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FREEPORT JOURNAL-STANDARD MOBS TUESDAY, JAN. 31,1961 Oscar Fever On Rampage In Hollywood HOLLYWOOD (AP) Strange things are happening in Hollywood at this time of year. The studios are giving away free movie tickets. Months-olc movies are turning up in first-run theaters. Stars considered unapproachable are out cutting ribbons and doing anything to get them selves in print.

The cause for this strange behavior? Oscar fever, which infects the community every year at this time. Peak In March Ballots for the major Academy awards will be mailed to voters this week. That means the fever will be reaching its primary, or nomination, stage. The peak will come in March, when final balloting takes place. These are times that gladden the hearts of all trade paper ad salesmen.

Every morning when readers open the daily Variety or Hollywood Reporter, they are greeted with little approximately $300 a page. There is Alfred Hitchcock's pudgy figure reminding folks not to forget "Psycho." Academy members are urged to call up for free tickets to "Spartacus." There is Shirley Jones in a slip to recall her work as Lulu in "Elmer Gantry." Samples "Oscar-wise begins the daily ad for "The Apartment." Read what the critics said about Greer Garson in "Sunrise at Campobello." Here are two pages with 100 quotes about "The Alamo." And don't forget Milton Berle in "Let's Make Love." This cannonading continues for weeks, with a vast expenditure Estimates of an Academy cam paign for a single picture range from $10,000 to $35,000. How is an Oscar campaign run? The obvious devices are the trade paper ads. Other means: Devices 1. Secure a list of Academy members the academy won'l give it out, but lists are bootlegged.

Invite them to special screenings. 2. Arrange for a picture to be reshown at a local theater. 3. Place posters around the studio to remind loyal employes.

4. Keep the stars in the public eye via press and TV. Why all the effort and expense to court Oscar? Much of it is to salve egos. But hard economics figure in the campaigns, too. A rule of thumb says that an Academy Award can increase a film's earnings from a half-million to a million, according to whose thumb you use.

AEC Extends Review Period Over Reactor WASHINGTON (AP) Atomic Energy Commission says it has extended to March 1 its review period over operation of the Commonwealth Edison Co. nuclear reactor in Grundy County, 111. The Dresden reactor, near the Dresden Dam locks on the Illinois River, was shut down Nov. 15 after control rod trouble developed. Its output, which reached full-rated power of 180,000 electrical kilowatts last June, was fed into the company's system serving Chicago and northern Illinois.

The AEC granted Commonwealth a 40-year license last October subject to review within 45 days. The period had been extended to Dec. 16. The Dresden plant was expected to be shut down for at least three months from th date the trouble began, an AEC spokesman said. FAST LICENSE SERVICE Convenient Downtown Location Order Today On Your Car Tomorrow Freeport General Insurance Agency 104 W.

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Godfrey, WBBM: variety. John Holtmao, WMAQ; records "Ben-Hur," the motion picture which won 11 Academy awards last year, including the award as best picture, will begin a two- week engagement Thursday at Freeport Theater. Doors of the playhouse will be opened at 6:30, and the film will be shown at 7:30. Star of this spectacle, called "the most stirring of its type," is Charlton Heston. For his portrayal of the title role he was declared best actor of the year.

Based on the well-known best- selling novel by Gen. Lew Wallace, the picture tells the story of Judah, son (ben) of Hur, a prince of Judea who champions the cause of his people in opposition to Roman tyranny. "Without stint," writes Bosley Crowther in The New York Times, "the interest is focused on the character of Judah his emotirJhal and spiritual development under the heavy shadows of tyranny, injustice and hate. Conveyed' "This permanent theme of the story is appropriately and grippingly conveyed in some of the most forceful personal conflict ever played in costume' on the giant screen. Where the excitement of the picture may appear to be in the great scenes, such as the ancient sea battle in which Ben-Hur is involved as a galley slave or those of his final contention with Messala, the Roman tribune, in a mammoth chariot race, the area of fullest engrossment is the scenes of people meeting face to verbally clashing with Messala; a Roman soldier suddenly looking upon Jesus.

"Here is where artistic quality and taste of William Wyler have prevailed to make this a rich and glowing drama that far transcends the bounds of spectacle. His big scenes are brilliant and is unquestionable. There has seldom been anything FURNACES Chrysler Conco Tlmldg Dealer Freeport Hardware AD 8-7127 rv Kangaroo. 4. 13, MS; children's show.

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4, 13, M3; 'The Spy Next Door. 1 You are cordially fo offend the First Session of REAL ESTATE CLASS Thursday, February 2, 1961 7:00 P.M. ROCKFORD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 319 West Jefferson St. Rockford, Illinois as our guest. the class in action.

Then make your decision as to the opportunities available to you. Award-Winning Film Ben-Hur Peek Home's Glover Calls Julia, Jake' Soggy Saga By WILLIAM GLOVER NEW YORK (AP)-At a gathering of the theatrical clan recently, Howard M. good-naturedly said change his mind. Teichmann he might "I regard the critics as the conscience of the American theater," the playwright said. "However, if they don't like my new comedy.

'Julia, Jake and Uncle I'm prepared to repeat Maxwell Anderson's comment that they are thfe Jukes family of journalism." Audience 'Numb' The Teichmann offering unfolded Saturday night at the Booth. The author may now wish to extend his option to include that opening audience, which sat numbly through the soggy saga. In all fairness, several laughs are extracted by Claudette Colbert and the rest of the valiantly working company under Richard Whorf's direction. The plot, taken more or less from a book by the wife of Brooks Atkinson, former drama critic and Kremlin correspondent of the New York Times, relates the misadventures of a journalistic couple in the Red capital of 1945- '46. In The Cast With Miss wears a handsome assortment of gowns, slacks and coats are Myles Eason, who should immediately lose his press card; Don Briggs, a beetling specimen of U.S.

journalism; and Lynne Charnay, Ludmilla Tchor, F.S. Fisher and Boris Marshalov as assorted caricatures of Soviet citizens. The settings by Frederick Fox reflect the drab uneasiness of words and action. Somewhere between book and Broadway, "Julia, Jake and their way. Uncle lost Naked City, 30; police.

Theater, M4; "Change of Heart." Paar, 39; variety. Perry Mason, 13; mystery. Theater Three, M3; "The Walk Ing Dead." New Function Is Announced Home near Polo CHARLTON HESTON in movies to compare with this picture's chariot race. It is a stunning complex of mighty setting, thrilling action by horses and men, panoramic observation and overwhelming dramatic use of sound. 'Sincerity' "But the scenes that truly reach you and convey the profound ideas are those that establish the sincerity and credibility of characters.

Ben-Hur's encounters with his mother and his sister, who later become lepers during the time of their oppression, or his passing meetings.with Jesus (who is, tactfully, never viewed in full face) are dignified and true. Likewise, the enactment of the Crucifixion is impressively personal, strong and real. It is not done in an auro of gauzy reverence bul has the nature of a dark political deed. "For the performance of his characters, Mr. Wyler has a cast that impressively delivers the qualities essential to their roles.

Charlton Heston is excellent as Ben-Hur strong, aggressive, proud and warm and Stephen Boyd plays his nemesis, Messala, with those same qualities, inverted ideologically. 'Stand Out' "Jack Hawkins as the Roman admiral who fatefully makes Ben- llur his foster son, Haya Harareet as the Jewish maiden who tenderly falls in love with him, Hugh Griffith as the Arab shiek who puts him into the chariot race and Sam Jaffe as his loyal agent also stand out in a very large cast." Much more could be said in praise of the technical qualities of this film, which vastly surpasses the silent version of the same story released back in 1926. Space does not permit it. Otherwise this review could run too long, which is the one thing this picture does distressingly. Three hours and thirty-two minutes of it, not counting intermission, is simply too much of a good thing.

The stimulated soul may be willing but the tormented flesh is weak. Merit Badge Show Set For Boy Scouts In Oregon Area OREGON Plans are being completed for a Boy Scout merit badge show to be held in Oregon Coliseum from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. The show will be sponsored by Sinnissippi District of the Blackhawk Area Council, Boy Scouts of America.

The show will feature displays illustrating subjects in which Scouts earn merit badges. Friends, Relatives Honor 80th Birthday Of Chadwick Woman CHADWICK-Mrs. Dora Daehler, who marked her 80th birthday Monday, was honored by friends and relatives at a family gathering and dinner in her home Sunday. Members of the family attended worship services at the Lutheran Church Sunday morning and Rock City Native Elected 'Area Briefs Head Of National Group ROCK W. Welmer, Indiana University's Business School dean and a native of Rock City, has been elected president of the American Finance Association.

He was elected head of the association at a recent convention in Washington, D.C. Weimer is the son of Mrs. Anna Weimer, 1214 S. Prairie Freeport. He was reared in Rock City and graduated from Dakota High School in 1925.

The Bloomington, essor of real estate and land economics, Weimer already had under his belt about six years of educational and government service. Daily will be temporarily utilized for training programs, retreats and various conferences, welfare workers of the Methodist Church decided Monday. Officials expressed the hope that a definite program for use of the former children's home can be formulated by early March. The announcement followed a meeting Monday afternoon between directors of Peek Home and Miss Emma Burns of New York City, executive secretary of medical and social work for the Woman's Division of the Methodist Church. Miss Burris said that another meeting will be held Feb.

10 in Chicago to formulate a unified plan for use of Peek Home facili ties. Peek Home, a Methodist children's home which had been in I sultant, author and nationally rec operation for the past 45 years, ognized authority on real estate Pantograph carried a story on Weimer earlier in the month. A portion of the article follows: Adds Another Feather "Weimer, Indiana University's Business School dean, has added another feather to his already crowded presidency of the American Finance Associa tion. "Already protruding from the imaginary chapeau are his ac cbmplishments as a teacher, con- was discontinued last week as a child-care agency. Future Plans Unsettled and land economics.

"The ability to 'fit in' has brought the Rock City native a While future plans for the home long way since his undergraduate are still unsettled, directors again I days at Beloit College, confirmed that the home will no! "Arriving at Indiana University longer be used as a child care agency. It had formerly accommodated 30 children. The children were moved to other homes during the past year. Miss Burris said Monday that the 150-acre Peek Home will be used in the existing welfare program of the Rock River Conference of the Methodist Church. Officials said the new uses of the home eliminate for the present, at least, any expansion or remodeling of Peek Home as was approved a year ago by the conference Woman's Society of Christian Service.

Peek Home was founded in 1916 on a farm donated by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peek. All of the original buildings were used until 1930 when the farm home was replaced with a dormitory. Pecatonica Lists Honor Students For Semester PECATONICA Six students are listed on the honor roll for the first semester at Pecatonica High School.

They are: Gordon Dirksen and Dennis Swanson, seniors; Ann Brauer and Mary Hilbert, juniors; and Simone Boulds and Dennis Flynn, freshmen. Listed on the honor roll for the semester are: ir 1937 and bearing the title pro- viewed color relatives in slides taken California in by the afternoon. Mrs. Daehler received a telephone call from her son, Louis, in California Sunday afternoon. Among gifts Mrs.

Daehler received was a floral centerpiece made up in part of six orchids. Severe Hearing Loss? Correct it Inconspicuously with "Super Sixty" AICO HEARING GLASSES with Magna Sound An exceptional achievement for the person with a severe hearing loss who desires to correct it with Hearing Glasses. Now for the first time, powerful Hearing Glasses that re-create the realism of normal hearing. Witte's Jewelry 114 W. Main Freeport KloinrJI He rin Aid R.

nieinai specialist 9 Years In Freeport Area Rockford Hearing Aid Center Seniors Patricia Bowerman, ice Gary Espenscheid, Richard Frink, Dana Hagemann, Judith Haugton, Gary Koerner, Patricia Longshore, Rosanne Martin, Marsha Moth, Sandra Ottoson, Geraldine Pals and Bonnie Wells. Juniors Rochelle Backeberg, Suzanne Benedict, Carole Carlson, Cathie Ferguson, Gayle Hamilton, Patricia Haugton, Suzy Kraut and Mary Markham. Backeberg, James Brunner, Sheila Cox, Linda Halley, Vivian Johnson, Linda Heise, Frank Kuchuris, Carol Lee, Ellen Reedy and Linda Yokers. Freshmen Anita Binger, Greg Elizabeth Is Named Site Of Art Show city of Elizabeth has been chosen as the site of the fourth annual Jo Daviess County Town and Country arl show. The show will be held from Friday through Sunday, Feb.

24, 25 and 26, at the Farm Bureau Hall here. Last year's art show was held in Stockton. Judging of the art will be conducted Friday, Feb. exhibits will be eligible to enter the state show which is held in early April in conjunction with the Farm and Home Festival at Urbana. Rules and entry blanks for the county contest may be obtained at the Farm Bureau office here.

The art show will be held open ley were assistant hostesses, to. the public for the following hours: Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. The Jo Daviess County art show is sponsored by the Jo Daviess Farm and Home Bureaus, the Stockton Art League and the Jo Daviess County Extension Serv- Ang, Kristlne Alex, strom, Judl Knapp Mitchell. Paul Fager and Claudia Orangeville Family Combines Celebration Of Family Occasions and Mrs. Clarence Zeigler were hosts at a dinner Sunday honoring the 84th birthdays of Mrs.

Emma Zeigler and R. L. LaBorde, and wedding anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. LaBorde and Mr.

and Mrs. Clarence Zeigler. The occasion marked the 55th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. LaBorde, who are the parents of Mrs.

Clarence Zeigler. It was also an observance of the second anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Zeigler. Mrs.

Marjorie Benkert is attending practical nurse's training school in Rockford. High School Honor Roll A total of 32 students were named to the honor roll at Elizabeth High School for the third 6- week period, according to Ray mond I. Thorn, superintendent of schools. Elizabeth correspondent is C. O.

Daniel- Phone 142 Three students, Anne Schwirtz Joyce Virtue and Martha. Virtue all received straight averages. Eighteen students were honorec for a average. They are: Mary Jane Baumgartner, David Beyer Barbara Cobine, Norma Jean Diehl Margie Madlgan, Bonnie Wills Susan Albrecht, Kevin Klock, La Vonne Mitchell, Mary Ellen Al brecht, Larry Groezinger, Peggy Steffes, Lorene Wilcox, Joan Buyers David Chapln, Chris Chlaverina Karen Robinson and Jim Virtue. Eleven students earned a "B' average but had at least one 1 in their grades.

They are: Keith Berlage, Russel Kloss, Janet Roberts, Lyle Spoerl Linda Thorn, Eleanora Marine Yvonne Spoerl. Martha Heer, Kirk Hostman, Don Rife and Marvin Hot land. The year 1987 not only him to Indiana but it also produced the dean's first offering as an You Buy Or Build A Home' in collaboration with J. J. Rowland.

Named Business School Dean "His elevation to business dean 1939 accompanied Weimer's second successful effort in the writing Of Urban Real Estate' in cooperation with Homer Hoyt. In its fourth edition, the book is considered today as the leading text in the field." The newspaper article went on to relate how Weimer vacated the deanship temporarily in 1942 to Degin a three-year hitch in the U.S. Army. When he returned to the campus in 1945, he "re- launched a program that was to carry the School of Business at Indiana to prominence as one of the largest and most highly regarded business schools in the country. "Nor did stop with undergraduate and graduate curricula.

Weimer and his top lieutenants recognized the needs of practicing executives and did something about it. Executive Training "Today Indiana is recognized as one of the leading centers of learning for in-service executives education, offering programs ranging from three-day conferences to extended seminars that are patterned to the needs of all levels of management. Weimer had an opportunity to prove his many-sidedness early in 1960 when he was chosen to represent American public schools of business at the 29-nation international management Congress in Melbourne and Syd ney, Australia." In 1953-54 Weimer was presi dent of the American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business. He is also a director of the Rail- roadmen's Federal Savings and Loan Association of Indianapolis; a director of Mead Johnson and Cor, Evansville, economist for the U.S. Savings and Loan League; and consultant to a variety of business and industrial firms.

Former Tax Collector Released Under Bond In Traffic Death PITTSBURGH (AP)-A former tax collector in suburban Monroeville has been released under $10,000 bond in the traffic death of a Chicago man. Andrew Cumming, 35, was released Monday pending a coroner's inquest Feb. 14 in the death of Peter White, 28. An auto killed White Saturday on U.S. 22 in Monroeville as he was walking to a gas station after his car broke down.

Police said the car didn't stop. White was traveling from New London, to Chicago with his wife and two children. Auxiliary Meeting PECATONICA The American Legion? Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday in the home of Mrs. J.

M. Thompson. Family Moves and Mrs. John Eckerd and family have moved from the Mrs. Paul Graebel property on North Congress street to an apartment in the Mrs.

E. E. Bentley home on West Mason street. Stockton Book Club STOCKTON The Book Club will hear a review of the book "The Waist-High Culture," by Thomas Griffith, at a meeting set for 2 p.m. Thursday in the home of Mrs.

James Glanville. Mrs. Mabel Peck will present the bobk review. Winner LEAF Baker of Leaf River has been named 1961 homemaker of tomorrow at Leaf River High School. She received the highest score in a lomemaking examination given Dr.

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all senior girls at the high school. Suzanne is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Baker. Leaves For College BROOKVILLE-Ted Bookman, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Thaddeus Bookman of Brookville, left Sunday for Lincoln, where he will enroll for the second semester at Western University. Bookman attended Bradley University, Peoria, last year and has been- employed the past seven months by a Forreston automobile company. FREEPORT JOURNAL-STANDARD Tuesday, Jan. 31.

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