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PAGE FOUR THE FREEPORT JOURNAL-STANDARD PHONE WANT ADI MONDAY, JULY 25, 1938 Neuos of Society- Clubs- Churches Antfubon Club Hold. Picnic Today On Flagstaff Hill The Audubon club enjoyed a picnic today on Flagstaff hill. Krape park, almost the entire membership being present for the delicious luncheon. Freeport Garden Club Meets With Mrs. Karl F.

Snyder on Wednesday Members of the Freeport Garden club meet at "La Hacienda." the home of Mrs. Karl F. Snyder on Demeter drive, Wednesday afternoon at 2:30. The women are reminded to bring their arrangements of hemerocalls ilemon lilies) which will compete for honors. Family Picnic Enjoyed YeiUrdar At Krape Park A family picnic was enjoyed yesterday at Krape park, a bountiful dinner being enjoyed.

Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. William Keppen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy RetzlofT and children, Mr.

and Mrs. Herman Manthel and family, the Paul Vlttorios and children, of Freeport and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mantnei and family, of Kent, HI. Mrs.

A. V. Thomas, McAlecter, Guest of Honor At Luncheon A small group of congenial friends were luncheon guests of Mrs. George Woods Graham Saturday at her home on West Stephenson street, the affair being complimentary to A. U.

Thomas, of McAIester, Okla. A beautiful table, centered lilies, in shades of orange and yellow, greeted the guests. Bridge was enjoyed later on the cool veranda. Birthday Surprise Given Sunday On Charles Cox, of Warren 1 Warren. Hi, July 25--Thirty rela- and friends surprised Charles Cox Sunday at his home In Warren, the occasion being his birthday.

Mr. and Mrs. John Ellders, came in for a share in the celebration, as it was their third wedding anniverary and Henry Buss, of Lena, claimed some honors, as it was the birthday, A bountiful picnic dinner was served at noon and the afternoon was enjoyed In games and contests. Mr. Cox generously Temem- bered.

I Freepott of Little Theatre To Attend PUy At Williams Bay By Local Cast "Night Must Fall" will be pre- jjented by an all-star cast at the 'Belfry theatre at Williams Bay. on Lake Geneva, Wednesday, Thurs! day. Friday and Saturday nights of week, under the direction of Diefenthaler. Freeport. The same players who gave two excellent performances of the play i at the Little Theatre in Dakota will It at Bay, using the same setting and scenery.

i The curtain rises at 8:20 and planning to attend can get 'desirable seats by writing Hez Diefenthaler, in care of Esther Hot- Belfry Players, Williams Bay Wls. A number of interested fans are i planning to attend the show. Mary Eckstein Observes second Birthday Sunday Mrs. Mary Eckstein, mother of rMrs. C.

G. Hillmer. South State avenue, celebrated her ninety-second birthday Sunday, the real annlver- being today. Her four daught- ers, Mrs. John Kunchey, Mrs.

Sher- man Luptin. Mrs. Hillmer and Miss Eckstein, her only son, Walter, and great-granchlld- ren were present for this occasion, as well as other relatives from Chl- Rushvllle. Dubuque. Benton, Council Hill, Scales Mound and Racine, Wis.

Mrs. Eckstein was the recipient of flowers, candy and most lasting reminders of the day and enjoyed the festivities more than any one pres- Miss Anna Hillmer. whose birth- day falls on the same day, shared honors with Mrs. Eckstein. ing their flay for two more Fln-t United Brethren church Mr.

Seachrlst spends the week ends with his family. Miss Mary Jane Lester, South Galena avenue, has returned from a two weeks' vacation, spent in Chicago and Elmhurst. where she was the guest of relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs.

Conley and daughters, Beverly and Barbara, of Rockford. were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. August G. Deuth, South Maple avenue.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Snyder and children, of Leaf River, Henry Boekhold and children, of Peca- tlits evening at 7, with official board meeting following at 7:30. On Wednesday, the Ladies' Bible class will have a picnic dinner in Taylor park. Members are asked to bring sandwiches, dish to pass and! Inlrrrsllnjr Talk Given Here By TELLS OF GROWTH OF ROTARY ORGANIZATION IN SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRIES table service.

The regular mid-week prayer service will be held at the church Wednesday evening at 7:30. At the name hour Thursday the Women's Missionary society will hold its prayer service at the home of Mrs. Harper. Melhodiiit Retreat At Lake Cenex a The third annual "bishop's retreat" of Rock River conference of tontea. were over Sunday of Mclhod st EpiKopal church to John Mennenga and family, 1330 be Fr Saturday and Sun South Botzler avenue.

day Scpt 2 3 and 4 at Co)lege Mr. and Mrs. Eric Norston, Ba- E.amp Lake Geneva with Bishop tavia. and Mr. and Mrs.

Ernest Er Lynn Waldorf In attendance. Gork, Rockford. were week-end Dctalls of the Program and the of Mr. an Albert R. Anderson, 1220 West Palmer street.

Amaretba Dildine. announced, but it is probable that the same general schedule of the past two years will be followed at daughter of tlle three-day session. Joint sessions be held as well as separate meetings for the two groups Dr. Raymond Semans, superintendent of Rockford district will attend, as will other Methodist leaders In the district. Christian Science Church Mr.

and Mrs. William Edwin D1I- TM and TM men delegates will dine, West American street, left this morning for "Idlehurst" on Round Lake, for a two weeks' visit with Dr. and Mrs. Robert M. White, accompanying them to the north after their short visit in Freeport.

Mr. and Mrs. Vemon W. Foster and Mr. and Mrs.

James F. Hays. of Chicago, who were guests at a house party of Mrs. Karl P. Snyder at La Hacienda, returned to their homes today.

Mr. Foster is general counsel for the Illinois Central railroad. Mrs. C. M.

Bach tell and infant son, who have been visiting Freeport relatives for the past three weeks, David Walker. Evaniton, District Governor Rotarians at their weekly meeting held today at the Country club heard David Walker, of Evanston, governor of the H7th district of Rotary, outline objectives of the organization for the coming year and told of the rapid growth of Rotary In South America. Governor Walker, who is superintendent of schools at Evanston, said that the organization has been particularly gratified in the progress which Chile has made in helping to prevent war and In the settling of dispute. 1 with neighboring countries In that hemisphere. There are at present, Governor Walker said, some 80 Rotary clubs in South America, and it is anticipated that this number will be Increased to 100 by the end of the present year.

More than 800 new clubs, approximating 40,000 members, have been PR06RAM OF SPEECHES AND MUSIC AT TOWNSEND CLUI'S DISTRICUIEETIN6, OREGON Approximately (00 people attended the picnic and meeting of the Townsend clubs in the thirteenth district, held Sunday at the Oregon fairgrounds. After dinner, 44 of the cars, headed by the Oregon school band, formed a parade through the business section of the city. On the return of the parade a program of and music by the band wu heard during the afternoon. A. R.

Baffin, Freeport, Gives Talk A. J. Mernltz, Freeport, president of the district board, called the meeting to order and Introduced the Following the usual prayer and salute to the flag Interesting talks were given by A. R. Buffln, of Freeport, and Daniel Romlne.

from national headquarters of the Town-, send club. Roy J. Webb, state manager for the Townsend movement In Illinois, was the next speaker. He gave an Interesting talk, in which he compared the dlf- lerent plans suggested for recovery and demonstrated why, In his opinion, the Townsend plan is "the best and only sure way." Candidate for Congress Theodore Seeker, Freeport, Democratic candidate for congressman frorh the thirteenth district and who has declared himself as a "one hundred per cent Townsendite," was introduced next. He assured the audience he would have due regard added to the list of Rotary Interns- for the wishes of the voters of his tlonal, the governor stated, and the district If elected.

membership now reaches Into 80 countries throughout the world. Rotary's program embraces in- uiMnnn acience win I tcmational understanding and good "Truth" was the subject of the flnd lesson-sermon in First Church Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. i The golden text was. "Teach meP a the spcakcr thy way, Lord: I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to Tear thy name" (Psalms Among the citations which comprised the lesson-sermon was the i lnes ha following from the Bible: "I will praise thee, Lord, among the peo- 1 been accomplished during the past Policies and objectives were outlined by Governor Walker, who said that If Freeport was successful in obtaining the spring conference of this district the local organization would be busily engaged during the coming The program of speeches was closed by short talks from Rev. Mr.

West, Mt. Morris, Charles Cosey, Sterling. Dr. Glbhard, Dixon. Mrs.

Eastman, Dixon, and several club members in the audience. left this morning for their home in pie: and I will sing praises unto Greensboro, N. C. They were accom- thee among the nations. For thy panled to Chicago by Mrs.

Bach tell's I mercy is great above the heavens: mother and sister, Mrs. H. of German Valley, and Mrs. Edward E. Laughlin.

of this city. Justice Elwyn R. Shaw, Captain Kenneth H. Knowlton. of Cedarville.

and Health with Key to the Scrip- Col. Chester Davis and Lieut. Robert tures by Mary Baker Eddy: "Lulled 0-Day, of Chicago, returned Satur- by stupefying illusion, the world is day frorn an eight days'fishing trip, asleep in the cradle of infancy. which afforded them all the fish dreaming away the hours. Material they desired.

The men flew from; sense does not unfold the facts of Minneapolis to Winnipeg, Canada, existence; but spiritual sense lifts and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds" 'Psalms 108:3, 4). The lesson-sermon also included the following passages from the Christian Science textbook. "Science drove to Kenora, and took a hydroplane to a point two hundred miles northeast of Winnipeg, where they put in six days fishing or muskellunge. human consciousness eternal Truth" (p. 95).

Announcements WEDDINGS Brubaker-Mach Miss Valiera Mach and Ray L. were married Saturday 'afternoon at 3 o'clock at the parsonage of the First Methodist church. Her. Herbert T. Chenoweth officiating at the single ring ceremony.

The bridf were a pink lace gown The Interdenominational Bible class will be held Tuesday evening at 7:30 at the Y. M. C. A. Miss Gertrude Meyers will be the leader.

The Benevolent circle of the King's Daughters is sponsoring an Ice cream social Wednesday evening on the lawn at the King's Daughters' Children's Home. North American Union, Freeport Affiliate Council No. 6. is holding a picnic Wednesday night--the regular meeting night--at the community house in Krape park. Members are reminded to bring table service, sandwiches and a dish to pass.

Mrs Margaret Scanlan will be in charge of entertainment. HOSPITAL NEWS St. Francis Hospital A daughter was bom Saturday at St. Francis hospital to Mr. and Mrs Arthur Busch.

of Elizabeth. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Smith, of Stockton, are parents of a son. bom Sunday at the hospital, and the William Albers, of Freeport.

route 2. welcomed a daughter Sunday. Charles Sieferman. Freeport. 4.

submitted to an wnergency appendectomy last night. Mrs. George Spinka. of Chadwick. underwent major surgery this morning.

A minor operation was performed today on Carl Mllligan. South Miami avenue. Mrs. George Ackerman. of Apple River.

Frank Mlzcr. Lena. Ill. Chnrles Brock. West Broadway and South Oak First Baptist Church i Sunday services at First Baptist church were attended by large congregations.

Rev. Aubrey P. White spoke in the morning on "The 'I Will' of Service." from Matthew 4:19. "I will make you fishers of men." Mr. White listed as requirements for soul winning, warmth and sincerity, patience and perseverance and the courage of one's convictions.

A young women's double quaret sang "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" during the morning service. Mrs. John Van Deest was piano ac- cornpanist. The pastor's subject in the evening was "The Sign in the Nations." second in a series of three sermons on "The Signs of the Times." Mr. White expended the second chapter of Daniel, verses 37-45.

showing how Daniel's interpretation of the king's dream was a prophetic view of the history of the Gentile nations and that we now are living in the last period which precedes the coming of Christ. The special musical number at this service was a vocal solo by Jay S. Ruffner. Miss Lucille Bitner was accompanist. For this week, the church calendar includes Golden Circle class picnic Wednesday at Seward bluffs; deacons' meeting Wednesday at 730 p.

mid-week prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30: Rev. Mr White's doctrinal Bible Study class meeting: Friday at 7:30. Even-one is welcome to these Thursday and Friday evening meetings. FAMILY REUNIONS PHILADELPHIA POSTMASTER RECEIVES AWARD FOR BEST AIR MAIL WEEK SCRAPBOOK In a report received by Postmaster Ferd H. Gibler, announcement is made that the state chairman months in perlectrng details In connection with the event.

Reports were presented concerning the recent national convention I who submitted the best scrapbook held at San Francisco and discus- containing compilations of cam- slon of some of the details given paign activities in connection with was had during the time which followed the close of the governor's remarks. YOUNG REPUBLICANS OF COUNTY ATTEND STAT! MEETING AT BLOOMINGTON A group of young Republicans of Stephenson county attended the Young Republicans' convention held Saturday and Sunday at Bloomington where plans were laid for the fall campaign. Stephenson county young Republicans at the meeting included Irvin Winter, chairman of Stephenson county Young Republicans; Robert P. Eckert. Young Republican state commitbeeman of the 13th congressional district: John O.

Graham, chairman of the Stephenson county Republican central committee; S. W. Packard. Erwin Fluegel, Churchill Bangs, R. R.

Kleckner, of Kent: E. C. Paisley, and Lyle Rlnehart, of Orangeville. Gerald LaughJln. of Milledgeville, former Young Republican state commltteeman for this district and third vice president of the state organization, was appointed chairman of the appropriations committee for the coming year by S.

W. Cowan, new state president. Mr. Eckert also was named to membership on the board of governors from this district. National Air Mail week, during May of this year, was Postmaster Joseph F.

Gallagher, of Philadelphia, chairman for Pennsylvania. Gallagher received the Graddick trophy award. Honorable mention was given Albert Goldman. New York state chairman, and Ernest J. Kruetgen, Chicago, state chairman for Illinois.

The winning book weighed nearly 100 pounds. Comment was made that "the Illinois entry was very complete, consisting of three exhibits splendidly bound, with newspaper clippings and cachets arranged alphabetically as well as chronologically, indicating increased interest as the campaign progressed. ASKS $5,000 DAMAGES FOR INJURIES IN AUTO MISHAP Katherine Snook Bring Action To Recover From John Kazakm, Freeport Damages of $5.000 are asked in an action filed in circuit court by Attorney William S. Wilson under the caption of Katherine Snook vs. John Kazakos.

The suit is the outgrowth of an automobile accident which took place at the intersection of West Itincoln boulevard and South Stewart avenue on July 26, 193G. The bill sets forth that the plaintiff was riding in a car operated by Robert Seeker the automblle traveling in a westerly direction on tersection of South Stewart avenue Kazakas drove his car onto the boulevard without stopping, despite the fact that West Lincoln Is an arterial highway and that there was a stop sign at the intersection. It is contended, that the plaintiff suf- Orimeicr Reunion The annual reunion of the Ort- meicr familv was hold Mrs. Louis mie. are the hospital Mrs.

Ackerman I dismissed todnv. The foilowini: r.fl cameo an aran bouquet of deep tonsllectomlcs todav Nnk.e Mnriar- Ra Loulse Bru- ane. North Wiibiir Thorn'n? Dr George OTveefe. East and picnic dinner nt noon was followed by election of oflarrrs. re.Miltine as follows: PreMdnt--Fred Ortmraer Vicr president--Georce Ortmwr MiJl- er r.

One ii-rie arid Mr. and Sirs. Pacsard. of this caty. brot.rie.r- and of the groom.

The bride ar.d srrwm on a trap northern and co to aJtT the lint The bratSe is a oT the Sa- vasaa hifh school in the class of 1930 anc has office as- to Dr. FREEPORT LAD WINS MADISON SOAP-BOX DERBY ON SUNDAY OUrtr FUher Eligible To Enter Akron, Event In August Oliver Fisher. 15-year-old high school freshman residing at 832 West Homer street, stepped into the limelight Sunday at Madison. Wls when he defeated 50 contestants in fcred severe bruises and Injuries and the fifth annual "soap-box derbv i was required to expend more than sponsored by The Wisconsin State S30 or and hospital bills. Journal.

Fisher won the Covle silver trophy and became eligible EAST SIDE PLAYS GOOD BALL LO represent that newspaper as its, IT np entrant in the all-American and in- BUT LOSES 54 GAME tcmational event to be run Auc. 14 at Akron. O. An additional of Winncbaco Merchants Take Inter- I a pen and pencil set also was given rating Hardball Contest At Read to Fisher for Hie best upholstery of Tark Sunday any machine emored in thc race The young defeated Eas Creamery played its best diiriric four heats" lo be- bascb al3 of the season yesterday at come eligible for the finale in whirh Rcad park but Ioun even the best hp rHmpd olf ibe coveted prize no1 coori enmaeh as the Win- i.x a larpe slver-plaJed clobe ncbacf Merchant annexed a 5-4 i mounted 0:1 pedestal and appro- hardba13 victor-. The Freeport.

nine passed up a chance to tie the score in Uie eighth whrn Anderson reached third with i-CONDITIONED FEDERAL OFFICES OTHERS CLOSE DURING HEAT; WIFE OF SENATOR BORAH IB CHARMING PERSON BV PRESTON GROVER Washington, July has become a handicap In this city. For years it has been the custom of most federal departments to dismiss their help on sizzling afternoons. It Is still the practice in the older buildings to call it a day when the thermometer begins battling the pretty ones out of their seats. But In the new buildings with air-con- ditlonlng there are no such afternoons off. The air-cooled help are forced to sit at their desks while thousands of their fellow federalists ride the heat waves homeward.

Borah Entertains But things like that blow over and In no time at all we are asking Mrs. Borah how she spends the time while the senator recuperates from his sick spell. It seems there are many things to do, not the least of which chatting with the senator or reading to him. But Mrs. Borah is an ardent baseball fan and spends an hour or so afternoons at the radio listening to the play-by-play report of the Washington Senators vs.

etc. She has to keep the radio out of hearing of the senator, since he is not an ardent baseball fan and would rather read detective stories In his lighter moments. Mrs. Borah, slender as a girl, is the gayest person imaginable and if we Were the senator we would get sick every afternoon at 2:30 so she would have to come in and chat with us. Her conversation sort of bubbles without boiling, like choice fizz-water.

Off The Record--And On On her recent visit in Idaho she was asked to speak to a class in Journalism at the university. The brats would have nothing about the bigger concerns of this troublesome city but wanted to know what the diplomats did, particularly the ones from such exotic countries as Slam. We'd give a mint for a stenographic' report of that talk, most of which was question-and-answer business, but she said it was all off the record. On the record Is something which smacks of a bit of nobility of purpose--or something--on the part of a public utility eompany Kentucky Utilities company has agreed to supply power on an exchange basis so TVA can build GUbertsville dam, on the lower Tennessee river. Once built, the dam becomes a potential competitor of the Kentucky power company in bidding for the power market in the south.

ANDY WEBER MAKES HEADLINES A6AIN; ARRESTED SUNDAY FOR REINB DRUNK AND DISORDERLY Andy 62, Freeport. er- roneouily reported dead In a conaln town last week, again proved that he wae very much alive--too much so, according to the police, who arrested him Sunday for being drunk and disorderly. He wu fined MJO. This was his twenty-fifth arrest by the police since 1036. Me has served one term at the Vandalla state: penal farm, and was given warning today when released that his next offense will mean another sentence to the penal farm.

CHARGED WITH OPERATIN6 MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR Paul Winters, 36. truck driver who resides in a cabin on the banks of the Pecatonlca river, was arrested by Police Officers Wolf and Rehfeld Sunday on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while under the Influence of liquor. Winters, who had been trailed by the of Jeers after the department had been informed of his driving tactics, was said by police to have tried to entice two little girls into his truck. He will be given a hearing Jn county court later. FREEPORT YOUTHS PLANNING CANOE TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS and thus obtain the government business.

Murray made the charge while asking that the labor department set minimum wages In the steel and iron Industry at from 45 to 62 to cenU an hour. He suggested geographical differentials. L. Metcalie, Walling, of the labor department, predicted earlier that a minimum wage for workers on gor- ernment contracts would become the base wage for the entire steel Industry. Three Region Plan The labor department began public hearings today to determine the prevailing wage in the Industry, which manufacturers must pay in performing government contracts.

Under Murray's suggestion the country would be divided Into three regions for minimum wage purposes. A minimum pay rate of 62 cents an hour would be set for the eastern area, which produces 942 per cent of the nation's steel. This region would Include all states east of the western borders of Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri, and north of the southern borders of Missouri, Kentucky and Virginia. For the western region, Murray suggested a minimum of 60 cents an hour; and for the south, 45 cento. THREE PLAINTIFFS SEEKING DAMAGES IN LOCAL ACTION Ask From Frank Magnlal- clna As Result of Automobile Crash Carlyle Walton and Blon Burkett To Begin Journey Next Saturday Next Saturday morning Carlyle Walton, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Lloyd Walton, 1026 West Lincoln boulevard, and Bion Burkett. 1019 South Walnut avenue, will begin a canoe I trip, leaving Freeport with New Orleans as their destination. The youths, each aged 20, will carry camping equipment and hope to reach the southern metropolis In 30 days. Although the adventurers have set no schedule, they expect to proceed as their fancy dictates, following the Pecatonica to the Sugar river and then down Rock river to the Mississippi.

After arriving in New Orleans the travelers have no definite plans and may continue their Journey in some other direction or may decide to return home by train. RUBENDALL MISSES BY THREE STROKES IN OPEN MEET i prjately in-'mribed on the base I The race was over a I 000 of Home Bureau The r.ev reur.aon will b- held th- lav at Krape park. of entenain- mrnt dv.rinK the afternoon uere n- an rtertrtp p-uatar bv Oeii-er. civen nde.s races the Charles Anderson, -a-ho the serond basemen and stv to rt tr.e at the plate rKircnrr Tnil Mrrr.Vr-- of 3 a COUNTY SONS OF LEGION MEET TOMORROW EVENING Fisher was the "mechanic' hv arqiaalnt.ar:re TJiis -ar he orwirurxj mm ca- a BRUTALLY MURDERED IN STREET Notes of the Day Miw Rowaiarr South GaJ-na has returned Jrom a News of the Churches SCHEDULED TENNIS MATCH IS POSTPONED SUNDAY 25 Someone to Nick night as he home" with two hurt purchased vmrfnr on the ccmrr. rr.b:-d over to ihe car and to the naen an it.

A moment UNUSUAL POTATO VINE ON BUREAU Plan! Bean "Potato Balls," Five Grown In Garden Of Mrs. Lee, OrangevUle A potato -rtne bearing "potato balls," a freak of nature that occurs on the average of only once in ten thousand plants in ordinary years. Is on display at the Stephenson county farm bureau building, South Walnut avenue. The vine, over two feet in height. is covered with the small green globular growths which contain seed.

It Is one of five found this summer in the garden plot of Mrs. Harry Lee. Orangeville. Although no others have been reported in the vicinity, farm bureau officials attributed the unusual specimens to the excessive rainfall and cool weather. If allowed to germinate the seed will product potato vines the next year, usually of a very inferior variety.

They are used by scientists in experimental cross-planting and are valued for that reason. A similar phenomenon has been noticed in the garden at the home of Harry Davies. 485 South Miami avenue. Freeport. where seed pods have developed from blossoms on potato plants.

FREEPORT BAND HEARD IN PLEASING CONCERT Program To Be Given Sunday Nlfht, July 31. Taylor Park The Freeport Concert band was heard in another of the scncs of popular Sunday afternoon concerts played yesterday at Krape park. 1 Twelve selections were jnven and numerous encores rrsulted. The next program -anil be presented Sunday evening. July 31.

at Tavlor park, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. AUTOMOBILE AND TRUCK COLLIDE WEST OF CITY Freeport Pro Cards Falb To Qualify; Fish Wins Honors At Plattevllle Pro-Manager Harry Rubendall was back on the job at the Freeport Country club today after having failed to qualify in the opening round of the Chicago open by a margin of three strokes. Rubendall carded a 40-40--80 Saturday to improve his washed out total of Friday by two strokes, but only those scoring 77 or lower on the number one course qualified. Freeport's team-of-five won second place honors at the recent Southeastern Wisconsin tourney held at Platteville. The group of C.

M. (Bill) Fish. Craig Calkins, J. L. L'Hommedleu.

Elmer Hoffman and Bill Dorman had a gross total of 395. Paul F. Seitz also competed. Platte. ville took team honors with a low gross of 385.

Richland Center was Darlington fourth, and Lancaster, fifth. C. M. (Bill) Fish brought additional laurels to the Freeport group when he tied with Richarl Boll of the host club for Individual medal honors, each carding 74. Golfers from ten clubs participated.

SMALL BOY BADLY INJURED WHEN CAR BACKS OVER HIM Jimmy Herold. 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Herold. South Rose avenue, incurred severe injuries about 1 o'clock this afternoon when he was crushed about the head and body by an automobile driven by Roy Nelson, local radio repair man.

It appears that as the boy walked out into the street in front of his parents' home a car operated by Mr. Nelson backed over him, severely cutting his head and Inflicting numerous bruises about the body. He was taken to the office of a physician for attention and was later removed to the Herold home. FREEPORT W. 6.

A. 60LFERS LOSE TO JANESVILLE CLUB n- tlv th- Jirsl to Ttxfti his side Caro aver, jr. Ar.r« che.Tsa.--T-.- at snri the a rt a i 31. Mr BD-J MIA C.airemorit RoJiirutT a of von bom at T.L' 4 home i 21 In a golf match held over the week-end at Janesville. the Freeport Y.

M. C. A. golf team lost a close match to The JanesviHe 15 to 10. Dooley of Janesville shot the best came, carding a 36 and a 38.

two over par for the eighteen holes while A. Seitz and P. Wurtzel had the best for the locals. Players competing for Freeport were Wurtaej. A.

Seitz. C. LitUe. L. H.

Whit lord. L. Luedettng. J. Rutledce and B.

Coon. A return nutrh is being arranged for the near future. Three plaintiffs are seeking damages totaling $16,500 In an action filed in circuit court today. The plaintiffs are William L. Balles.

Erma Lontz and Cecile Font, all residents of Freeport. The defendant Is Frank Manglaiacina, also a resident of Freeport. The action is based.on an automobile accident that occurred on U. S. route 20, about one mile west of Pecatonica corners, June 5, 1938.

Balles asks damages of U.SOa with Erma Lontz seeking $5,000 and Cecile Font asking $10,000. According to the bill Balles was driving his car in an easterly direction on the highway, while Manglaiacina was driving in a westerly direction. It is alleged the cars collided because of certain negligence on the part of the defendant. Balles asks $500 for damage to his car and the other Sl.QOO for personal injuries. The two women seek damages for injuries alleged to have been incurred by them and also for doctor and hospital bills and loss of employment.

PARIS, MAN SWINDLED BY TRANSIENT FORTUNE TELLERS Freeport Is not the only city in Illinois where so-called fortune tellers are reaping a harvest from creduluous victims, according to a communication received today by Sheriff Lee Aurand asking local authorities to assist in apprehending a group of two men, two women and four children, who swindled a Paris, victim out of $1,000. The party is traveling In a Buick sedan which carries a South Carolina motor license and a two-wheel trailer believed to have a Kentucky license plate. The men of the group are swarthy and speak with a foreign accent. Two boys and two girls ranging in age from 6 to 14 are In the party. Edgar county authorities have offered a reward for the arrest of the swindlers.

Their methods are similar to those used by a trio in Freeport during the past three weeks who succeeded in victimizing two local married women of $1,500 and $100. EASTERN FLOOD WATERS FALL OFF AFTER WEEKEND OF HAVOC Boston. July waters, fed by a week of torrential rains, receded in eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island today, leaving at least 400 homeless. $3.000,000 In damage and a threat of disease in their wake. This morning a haze hid the sun.

but the weather bureau predicted that this would bum off during the forenoon and believed there would be no further rain. A state of emergency was declajed by selectmen in Milford. where the Charles river and Louisa lake caused at least $200.000 property damage and left 200 homeless. Dr. Francis H.

Lally. town physician and member of the state health board, ordered the 15.000 residents to boil all drinking water. The town's water supply menaced by broken sewer pipes. AURORA PIONEER CELEBRATES 103RD BIRTH ANNIVERSARY Aurora- HI-, J'Jly S. Wilder, who came to this city a covered wagon in 1S37.

celebratJd 103d birthday anniversary to- AS Aurora's oJdest resident, he was at a crric club luncheon. His third Hannah. Is 84 years o3d- GOLF TOURNEY WILL BE Fim MIVK Chicago Sianfiar FOR LICENSES tomato rerapr in market svij-. FARM COLLIE STARS AS RESCUER IN BARN FIRE perwns escaped Tminjured I an and a Trurtcl AT COUNTRY CLUB WEDNESDAY collided on U. S.

20. "CUT nail-w of Saturdar afternoon. FanaJ plans hare been made for Both machines were the annual docJors" on the hlehway. The a-Jto wx and drupwts'' day c-oll meet 5o owned br Joseph Fl-wrr. 700 Sorili ar Freeport Country clato W'aji cii aTcmie.

and Aflemocn. July 27. The cod- br Frank Caldcrcw. 34, ol 727 nutlce In riromlsts that this be of best allalrs nl SJae and it making plans loenler- 1 tain a larce number of jnembers. The finamlttfe roTupoped of R.

C. iJiainnan. Drs, P. Breyw. .7 .1 Grant Fry Matter! and R.

J. Daiifl B-jrrcU and A. A. Huns ROCK GROVE and opcralod br Wil- Bernard. TR crash turn oIJ tht hlsih-srav.

a-ccordins: to Dr- GERMANIA STAG PARH SET FOR THURSDAY. JULY 28 S. W. 0, ORGANIZER REQUESTS MINIMUM WAGE FOR INDUSTRY JrtT 26 Harry Ixsan part Lake JIST- had an i wy are i Br, Frrrporl ff. Flrrt United BTfibrm Omrrh Ths Sunflay M-- Ai In Das fin Toms.

Poio. Iji. iras ant3 fat lap Brrryr f. a To 3 fi 1 tj r-f i Strain rf ol 1 arid 1 nri- crf tab! si Main TT-M UJT 2" Rna.fi pnrk and will at 43 chairman ol the Hock Grore. July Mr.

and Mis. David Hitman and daughter. Fairr. oT Rock City, and Mr and E.ociey. of Sejoit.

visited at the home of Mr. and Da-rid Rocker Sunday. Marr Meurt, ol East Troy. guert the home ol Mr. rad Mrs.

Earl -Wajmer. Mr, an fl Mrs. Bruw Mr. and Mrs. H.

R. Frar.fcebercT. Mr. Mrs. TVa'-tcr airman an3 ShJrta.

Mrs and An-, "la Kr-jan spent Friday in I Mr. and Mrs. Saturday at thf r.omt Mr land Mrs Brjce Fash'T Mr. ann Mrs ani oT Blanchr.TV.-;::?. Mr.

and Mrs. Herbert statvn a-fl of Frtrpp O. Mr. an Mr? and ar-: nr. ran jnto the t'Wf oJ yiwar Pat TO I a boil and to Jars.

the tniilding Wsrtr nrcwJ ijg OTlork fT3t th-? ito a of an la.ipmi.a7Y* of Gennama ft vefklr scrra--jp card it CfmtrarU" rn- ruttang pay f'sjrfj C. I. jwad. t2Ky can offer lower. Mr srfl 1 th Mr ar.5 Mr?.