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FREEPORT JOURNAL STANDARD PAGE 4 SATURDAY, SEPT. 19,1959 Af College Football, Other Doings On Students' Agenda By OLGA GIZE CARLILE Journal-Standard Society Editor Welcome Week activities are continuing at many colleges and universities and there are teas, mixers, banquets, tours and retreats. The football season is also opening. Some have been on campus long enough to get their rooms all settled and even add some college decor to the interior. College bookstores have been packed to the doors with students purchasing all the necessary books and equipment, prior to the beginning of classes.

Brothers On Campus Returning to the University of Illinois for his sophomore year is ing the evening. Gifts were placed on a table trimmed with green and white streamers and decorated with a white wedding bell. Refreshments of cake, ice cream, coffee and punch were served. Miss Ottenhausen and Marvin Kuhlemier will be married Sat-jcratic organization of which urday afternoon, Oct. 3, in Mrs.

Edwin E. Swick ol LWV Speaker Explains Organization "The league is the most demo- David E. Miller, who is majoring in chemical engineering, brother, Gerald A. Miller, will also His be on campus this year. He has enrolled in the College of Fine and Applied Arts.

They are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Miller, 908 S. 17th Ave. Freshmen at Bradley University In Peoria this year will be Roger Myers and Gerry Hoot.

Roger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice L. Myers, 737 E. Wyandotte is in the School of Liberal Arts and College in Dubuque is John Graff, son of Dr.

and Mrs. F. X. Graff, Woodside Dr. He is majoring in liberal arts.

Kenneth Richmond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Richmond, Freeport Route 1, has enrolled as a freshman at Bethel College in St. Paul, Minn. Classes started on Wednesday at this Baptist school.

His sister, Sharon, is a freshman Falls. Addresses Mothers "Twixt 12 20" was the topic of the talk given by Ralph ichroeder, a professional counselor rom the Protestant Welfare Serv- ces in Rockford, for members of the Mothers Club of the YWCA Wednesday afternoon. Seventy-two members attended luncheon meeting. He told the group that the years 'Twixt 12 and 20" are the dress rehearsal for life. 'You will find definite characteristics in the teen ages extreme unpredictability, a passionate need to conform, quick change of moods, over- sensRivity and self-preoccupation." Science.

Gerry will major in at Pillsbury College in Owatonna, civil engineering. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Hoot, 845 W. Avon St.

Tom Balz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert K. Balz, 112 E. Jefferson is a freshman at Rockford College.

He will major in business administration. Dentistry Major Dentistry will be Joe Thro's major at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. He has enrolled as a freshman. His parents are Mr. and Mrs.

Glennan Thro, 932 W. Lincoln Blvd. Leaving on Monday for the University of Notre Dame is Robert Bangasser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis W.

Bangasser, 1205 S. Maple Ave. He has been following a 3-2 program which is carried on between Lor.as College and Notre Dame. This summer he received his B.S. degree from Loras College after studying there three years.

He is now returning for his final year at Notre Dame, where he is majoring in chemical engineering. At Loras College A sophomore this year at Loras Knoup-Dittmar An Oct. 11 wedding is being planned by Miss Bonnie B. Knoup and Neil L. Dittmar.

Their engagement is announced by Miss Knoup's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Knoup of Pearl City. Mr. Dittmar is the son of.

Mr. and Mrs. Orville Dittmar of Pearl City. The bride-elect is a graduate of Pearl City High School and a 1959 graduate of Swedish-American Hospital in Rockford. She is employed as a staff nurse by Deaconess Hospital.

Her fiance attended Pearl City High School. He is serving in the Army and is stationed at Ft. Leonard Wopd, Mo. Miss Ernia Pauley of Clinton, Iowa, is the fiancee of Elmer J. Petersen.

Their engagement and forthcoming marriage is announced by Miss Pauley's father, Willis Pauley of Mount Carroll. Mr. Petersen is the son of Mrs. Anna Peterson of Green Island, Iowa. The wedding will take place Saturday afternoon, Oct.

10, at 2 o'clock (DST) in the First Methodist Church in Clinton, Iowa. A reception will follow in the church dining room. No invitations are being issued but all relatives and friends are invited to attend. Miss Pauley is employed in the Fiscal Division of the Veterans Administration Domiciliary, and her fiance is engaged in farming north of Miles, Iowa. also a Baptist school.

She plans to major in Bible. U. Of Iowa Freshmen, Three Freeport girls left las) Sunday for the State University ol Iowa at Iowa City. They are Miss Sandra Hayner, Miss Stephanie Smith and Miss Gretchen Brunka They took part in Rush Week activities before starting orientation this coming week. Sandra, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Hayner, 35 N. Sun set will major in elementary education in the School of Lib eral Arts as a freshman this year Enrolling in the School of Liberal Arts also is Stephanie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith, 1421 W.

Harrison St. Classes in the College of Nursing will be taken by Gretchen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brunka, 236 N. Harlem Ave.

Miss Barbara Born, "Miss Free port of 1959," left Thursday morn ing for the State University 01 Iowa, where she will be enroll ing as a freshman. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Harold W. Born, 505 W.

Dewey St. Her major will be biochemistry. Jaycettes Start Year Monday evening, members Jaycettes will meet for their firs session of the new club year. A roast beef dinner will be served at 7 p.m. in the Mexicai Room of Young's Restaurant.

An installation ceremony for new officers will be conducted. A business meeting is also planned. Tuesday Bridge Party A luncheon and bridge party are planned for afternoon at the Freeport Country Club. Chairmen for the event will be Mrs. W.

A. Goddard and Mrs. L. F. Reinhold.

Luncheon will be served at 1 o'clock. Cards will follow. Reservations are requested by Monday. St. Charles, editor of the Illinois Voter, the state bulletin, told the 40 persons attending the LWV Code Of Conduct Faulty Pump Wiring Causes Brief Fire In Apple River APPLE wiring in a sump pump being used on the J.

A. Hasken property caused a fire Tuesday morning. The fire department was called to put out the flames. The monthly meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star will be held at 8 p.m. Monday in the Masonic Hall.

The VFW Auxiliary will meet Monday night in the home of Mrs. John Herrig. Members of the American Le- rhembership tea Friday afternoon IS 1 Auxiliary will meet at 1:30 at the home of Mrs. Donald L.iP- Wednesday in the Community reed Demeter Dr i Building. Mrs.

Frank Salwalke "In'business and most 1 Geor 8 Yea er are host zations, the orders come from the president or board down to the esses. workers or members to be carried out. In the League of Women Mrs. George Lethlean will be co-hostess when the Monticello Mother's Club meets in Voters the orders go from thej lhe home of Mrs Walter Thom local leagues up to the board," son said the past secretary of the state He told the mothers that during the teen years parents should always know three things when young people are away from home. These are: Where, with whom and what time they will be home.

Mr. Schroeder suggested that a code of conduct that is worked out jointly by the Student Council of the high school, the PTA and school faculty can be of great importance in bringing about a more confident relationship in these often confused years. "Wise parents will never inflict on children the role they would like to play," the speaker reminded. "Instead, with abiding faith in the teen-ager and a firm stand on their convictions, they should quietly guide their sons and daughters into adulthood." Undesirable Literature Luncheon was served at tables for eight. Hostesses for the day were Mrs.

Kenneth Schulz, Mrs. Elmer Rudy and Mrs, Russell Borchers. At the business meeting Mrs. Robert Pash reported on the steps being taken to remove undesirable literature from the news stands and told the members of the desire expressed by many local groups to support this project. The regular meeting date of the club will be the second Wednesday of each month.

An invitation is extended to all interested women. Hospital News Births At St. Francis A son was born Friday at St. Francis Hospital to Mr. and Mrs.

Edgar Turney, Lanark. Births At Deaconess Mr. and Mrs. Donald Scott, 831 W. Stephenson are the par- Shannon Girl To Be Bride This Summer Announcement is made by Mr Mrs.

Swick said that the league; and Mrs Rav Mo11 of Shannon urges members to read and study! of the engagement of their daugh the topics that they are working jter, Doris Marie, to Raymonc on rather than bring in outside Hem- Heumann of Hollywood LWV board. Explain Operation She explained the operation and duties of the state and national boards and the method used to! arrive at league programs from suggestions received from local members and then adopted at the convention. bring experts to present programs. "Practically all league work is done by unpaid volunteers who have a desire- to learn more about governmental issues and wish to see more citizen participation in government. People In Washington "The league has people in Washington who attend all committee meetings and sessions of Congress, acting on matters of concern to the league," she Mrs.

Robert C. Pebworth, the expected speaker, was unable to attend due to illness. The speaker was introduced by Mrs. G. L.

McQuiggin, membership chairman. Mrs. J. C. Mosher, president, presided.

Pouring at the tea table were Mrs. Mosher and Mrs. R. M. Seeley.

Chairmen Are Selected or Auxiliary Chairmen for committees of the American Legion Auxiliary were named Friday night at a meeting the Veterans Memorial Home. Named were: Mrs. Roy Murray, Americanism; Mrs. Albert Anderon, child welfare; Mrs. C.

A. "oepfer, civil defense and music; Allen Lizer, communi'ty serv- ce and veteran's craft; Mrs. John Hendren, coupon; Mrs. son of Mr. and Mrs.

Henr Heumann of Bell Gardens, Calif Marks-Klinger PECATONICA Mr. and Mrs. A. Arnold Marks announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Judith, to Jerry Klinger, son of Mr. and Mrs.

George Klinger, Pecatonica. The wedding will take place Saturday evening, Oct. 3, at 7:30 In the First Congregational Church in Pecatonica. The Rev. Allen R.

Stowell will be the officiating clergyman. of ths (Day Robert (Bud) Eson of Hollywood, is visiting at the home of his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Neberman, 616 W. Douglas St.

The Evergreen Lodge will hold a special and stated meeting Monday at 7 pjn. There will be work in the second degree. Applications For Marriage Licenses AT FREEPORT Clwrence W. Brinkineler. Pearl City, over 21 For District Officers District officers will be entertained by members of the Busy Bee Illinois Rebekah Lodge on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the IOOF Hall of the Weiss Building.

A program of entertainment will be presented by members of the Theta Rho Girls Club of Freeport before the opening of the lodge. A social hour will follow. Refreshments will be served. Winners In Bridge The Friday evening dinner and bridge party at the Freeport Country Club was attended by 19 persons. Those attending had a choice of roast beef or fish dinner.

Women winners in the evening of bridge were Mrs. John R. Doak, Mrs. R. H.

Bangs and Mrs. L. C. Prizes were won by the following men: N. E.

Dexter, Mr. Doak and Mr. Luedeking. Special prizes were won by Mr. Doak and Mrs.

L. F. Reinhold. Essay On America Denise Chambers, who won third place in an American Legion Auxiliary essay contest, will reac her paper at a meeting of the Priscilla Club Thursday evening The title of her winning papei was "Why I Am Proud To Pledge Allegiance to the American Members answered roll cal with a Bible verse. Mrs.

Karl George, 1225 Logan was hostess to the group. Four guests were present A social evening followed the meeting. Refreshments were served. -f Honor Bride-Elect Twenty-four guests attended the miscellaneous bridal shower given in honor of Miss Barbara Ottenhausen Friday evening. Hostess at the party, given in the Verlin Kuhlemier home in Rock Falls, was Mrs.

Glen Ray Kuhlemier. ents of a daughter born this morning at Deaconess Hospital. A son born Friday to Mr. and Mrs. Dean Musser, 923 W.

Empire St. The parents of a daughter born Friday are Mr. and Mrs. Walter McLain, 642 N. Waddell Ave.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Eade, 425 W. Moseley are the parents of a son born Friday. A son was born Friday to Mr and Mrs.

Arthur Fazio, 722 Iroquois St. The William Andersons, 510 Ottawa are the parents of a daughter born Friday. A son was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Merle Coomber, Lena Route 1.

Patients At St. Francis Mrs. Charles Duncan, Mounl Carroll, was admitted as a surg ical patient at St. Francis Hos pital. Entered as medical patients are: Mrs.

John Parker, 521 Benton Mrs. Frieda Scott 216 N. Whistler James Bone 17 E. Main Nathaniel Martin Orangeville; Mrs. Harold Holmes Chadwick; and Miss Phyllis Lov ett, Pecatonica.

Sandra Davis, S. Galena has been admitted for 24 hours for a tonsillectomy. Patients At Deaconess Entered at Deaconess Hospital as medical patients are: Mrs. The bride-to-be is a 1949 gradi ate of Shannon High School and 1953 graduate of North Centra College at Naperville. She is em ployed as a teacher in the Los Angeles county schools.

3 Evenfs Circle For Fall Projects and programs for icnevolent Circle of King's Daugh- ers were considered during the meeting Friday afternoon at the of Mrs. E. W. Strawn, Pearl lity Road. Mrs.

Velma Martin vas in charge. It followed a hamburger fry pic- ic luncheon at 1 p.m., held on he south lawn, with Mrs. Strawn, Mrs. George A. Neberman and Mrs.

Edward F. Smith handling arrangements. Twenty-one mem- )ers and three guests attended. Mrs. Clarence M.

Folgate told of the program for the Oct. 16 meeting, at which the speaker is be David Vohlken, who heads he state Youth Commission here. Mrs. Lloyd C. Wallace will be in charge of the bake sale planned 'or Oct.

26, from 3:30 to 9 p.m., and a special luncheon and program will be held after Christmas 'or members and invited guests, with Mrs. J. A. Trevillian as chairman. Reports On Home Mr.

Heumann received his edu- Frank qation in the Los Angeles county schools. He is employed in the field of commercial art. A summer wedding is being planned by the couple. Mrs. E.

G. McCulloch told of activities at the Children's Home icre, where 14 boys and seven are residing, with a waiting list for boys desiring to enter the home. The circle voted to contribute toward the purchase of an electric sewing machine at the home. Mrs. Francis C.

Tucker and Mrs. Elin Sheahan told about birthday gifts given to children. A summary of the highlights of the 61st annual convention of Illinois Branch of the International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons, scheduled for Oct. 21 and 22 in Rock Island, was given by Mrs. Martin.

Convention Reservations Mrs. McCulloch or Mrs. Martin are to be called by members who wish to go in a chartered bus Oct. 21 to Rock Island for the convention. The Children's Home here will make decorations for the luncheon.

Reservations are to be made by Oct. 1. Mrs. Hulda Nelson spoke of Mrs. A.

0. Best, honorary member of the circle, having been 100 years old Oct. 14, and that a dozen yellow roses were sent to her by the circle. Mrs. Folgate conducted the devotions on the theme, "The Four Seasons." The invocation before, the luncheon was given by Mrs.

Group Discusses Meeting, Donates To Hospital The Sixth District meeting was discussed by members of the Moseley-Loewe Auxiliary Thursday evening at the VFW club house. Fourteen members were present, The meeting will be held in Rockford on Sept. 27 at 2 o'clock. A donation of $55 to the VFW Hopsital was made and a rummage sale was planned for October. Mrs.

Henry ljusker will be chairman. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bert Michel and Mrs. Ray Busker. Teamster Officials Indicted PHILADELPHIA (AP) A grand jury has returned indictments on the last possible day against seven men, including the AVO top officers of one of the largest locals in the Teamsters.

All but one of the others are members of the local. The indictments charge forgery conspiracy and misappropriation of funds from local 107, which has more than 11,000 members. Rec ords of Senate probers were ex amined by the jurors. Deliberates Five Minutes The jury deliberated only five minutes Friday night before returning the and it Planning Group Suggests Denial tuuyuii, mrs. I Bartelt, finance; Mrs.

Lester Of Special Permit c- i Dommel, girl's state; and Mrs T. M. Wick, gold star. The City Planning commission Others are: Mrs. William I in a letter to the mayor and City Vlangrdoc, junior activities; Mrs.

Keith Johnson, legislative; Mrs. Jay Linville, membership; Mrs. Olin Dennis, national security; Mrs. J. E.

Griswold, Pan-American; Mrs. Louis Althoff, poppy; Mrs. Hary Hosking, publicity and radio; and Mrs. Mildred Staas, rehabilitation. PTA News Henney School Henney School PTA board held a tea honoring the school faculty for their September meeting, Thursday.

The new principal, Miss Eunice O'Malia, was introduced as well as three new teachers, Miss Joan King, third grade; Mrs. Delia Moen, fifth grade; and Mrs. Robert Mindermann, sixth grade. Mrs. Dan Nichols, president, poured at a table decorated with yellow marigolds and candles.

Fancy cookies and breads were served with coffee. Deafhs, Funerals Mrs. Clem Eberle Mrs. Clem Eberle of 606 S. West Ave.

died early today after an ex- ended illness. The former Elva Hill was born Freeport Dec. 10, 1886, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hill.

She was educated in Free)ort schools. Her marriage to Eberle took place Aug. 27, 1923. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Franklin (Bar- Dara) Leonhardt of Freeport; one granddaughter; two sisters, Mrs. Francis Smith of Traverse City, and Mrs. Helen Gensel of West Palm Beach, Fla. Her parents and a brother died previously.

Sei'vice will be in the Schwarz Funeral home at 9 a.m. Tuesday with a Requiem Mass in St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

The Rosary will be recited in the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Sunday. Miss Evelyn Berry Miss Evelyn Berry, a former Journal-Standard employe, died in her home in San Jose, Calif.

Thursday after several week's ill ness. Her sister, Mrs. Maud Brown, with whom she had lived, died two weeks previously. Miss Berry was employed in the composing room of The Journal- Standard for many years before heard only two days of testimony. Dist.

Atty. Victor H. Blanc petitioned a judge Wednesday afternoon for permission to seek the indictments. The first of 25 witnesses, including an investigator for the Senate Rackets Committee, testified the next morning. The conspiracy took place between June, 1954 and Sept.

19, 1957, Blanc charged. The two- year statute of limitations expired today. Procedure Unusual Blanc conceded that the procedure he followed was unusual in that the seven were not arrested Council recommended the denial of a special permit for the Girl Scouts for use of a building as an office headquarters at the corner of S. Locust Ave. and W.

Lincoln Blvd. The commission also met with representatives of the Girls Scouts to review at least eight possible available locations presently zonec for the use proposed by the Gir Scouts. The commissioners report that objectors at the hearing also filed a written protest to the rezoning request. i The letter listed three reasons; for denying the permit: There are presently available locations properly zoned for the use; the property proposed for the permit does not meet the requirements of the special permit section of the ordinance; and granting of the special permit Sen. McCarthy Will Give Talk Before K.

Of C. Sen. Eugene McCarthy las accepted an invitation to at a non-partisan patriotic dinner sponsored by the Knights of lolumbus. The dinner tentatively has been scheduled for Oct. 12.

Guests of tumor will include local, state and national politicians from both parties. A steering committee under grand knight, F. X. Mahoney Friday night appointed George Monroe as chairman and Dr. James Curry and George Giannone as cochairmen in charge of arranging the dinner.

McCarthy will speak at Champaign Oct. 11. His appearance here on Oct. 12 will depend upon what time he must leave Chicago for another speaking engagement. Communism Won't Work, Says Society AMANA, Iowa (AP) Take it from members of the Arnana Society, communism just doesn't work.

People of the German Pietist sect many years ago formed a communal type of living here in which everything was owned by and were not given preliminary the society, everyone worked for hearings. The seven men are Joseph Grace, president; Raymond Cohen secretary treasurer; Benjamin Lapensohn who was hired by the union to work on a yearbook; Abraham D. Berman and Edward F. Walker, business agents; Joseph E. Hartsoulh, Cohen's secretary, and John J.

Elco, a member. World War II Aviator Hero Central High Juniors, Seniors Name Class Officers George Schirmer, son of the George H. Schirmers, 717 S. Park has been elected president of the senior class at Aquin Central Catholic High .1 nUUlll Ailt.ll could possibly set a precedent ScHhool for the current school yeai that would make it available for vice presic i ent is udy Meinert, other uses. Known Cure Committee chairmen for year will be announced at the Utch October meeting.

WAUKEGAN, 111. (AP) A World War II aviator hero was found dead Friday. the common good, meals were served at community tables, and no one needed money. There was a big difference from the Soviet brand of communism, however. The Amana Society is based on a strong belief in God.

in 1941. There are no 1m- nediate survivors. Word of her death was received by Mrs. D. L.

Wiltse, 19 E. Fuller St. Cremation took place in San Jose. Miss M. MTMcPhillips LENA Miss Marjorie VIcPhillips, a lifetime resident of Lena, died early this morning in a Rochester, hospital.

She was born in Lena, June 23, 1922, the daughter of John and Clara Garner McPhillips. Surviving are her parents; a sister, Mrs. Nelson Polhill of Lena; and four brothers, Murle, George, John Jr. and Donald, all of Lena. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday in the Leatnon Funeral Home, with the Rev. Webster Hobb, pastor of the Lena Methodist Church, officiating. Friends may call afer 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Lowell E.

Finzel MILLEDGEVILLE Lowell E. Finzel, a native of Milledgevilla area and a retired railroad worker, died early this morning in his home here. He was born Nov. 22, 1883, in Jordan Township, the son of Henry and Emma Courtwright Finzel. He married the former Beulah Hubbard, Jan.

25, at Milledgeville. Surviving are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. Charles Grimes of Elizabeth, a brother, Charles of Washington, and five grandchildren. He was a member of the Milledgeville Methodist Church and the Mystic Workers Lodge in Fulton. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m.

Monday in the Milledgeville Methodist Church with the Rev. C. B. Hewitt, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Woodin Funeral Home after 7 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. R. C.

Donstad Mrs. Robert (Helen Jo) Donstad, a former resident of Freeport, died Friday night in a San Francisco, hospital. Sha was 33 years old. Survivors include her husband, Capt. Robert C.

Donstad tha The communal life was aban- me nt there. U. S. Air Force and two daughters. Funeral service will be in the Keaton Funeral Home, San Rafael, Tuesday with inter- cloned in 1932 when members found it didn't work.

They are now incorporated under the capitalistic system and members live in six Amana villages. "Nikita Khrushchev will never bury us," said Peter Stuck, 68, secretary of the society. Members said the big reason for abandoning the communistic system here was that society enterprises were going broke. "I don't believe anyone wants He was James C. Neary 40 to bacl to the old system;" i L.

Crilfl Sfnrtlr "Hfrt nit holder of the Army's distinguished Flying Cross and a veteran of 106 missions flying cargo over the Burma hump. Neary, who had been under treatment for a heart ailment, was found in his bed. Since 1955, he had been a circulation supervisor for the Waukegan News-Sun. During one of his wartime flights, Neary's crew was killed by enemy fire. On 'another occasion, his plane was shot down and he parachuted into the jungle.

After the war, he operated a flying and crop-dusting service un- said Stuck. "We changed over because we saw the writing on the wall." Getaway So Fast Thieves Must Return To Scene For Loot LONDON Four holdup men made such a fast get away during a payroll robbery Friday they had to go back for the loot. The four, in an auto, pulled into the curb, alongside David Selby, carrying 200 pounds ($560) from Athron L. Ledden Athron Leopold Ledden, a resident of Harlem Township, died in his home early today after an extended illness. He was born in Dorchester, June 16, 1890, the son of James and Lillian Daacon Ledden.

His marriage to Cecilia Kostenbader took place in 1910. Survivors include his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Breva) Ortmeier and Mrs. Gale (Ruth) Einstra of Polo, Mrs. Joe (Laura) DeWall of Wilcox, and Mrs.

Alvin (Myrnah) Otte of Eleroy; and 10 grandchildren. Arrangements are being mada at the Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home. til his health forced him to aban-! lne bank to his firm, don it. Born in Kalamazoo, WO men clubbed him to the at the i sidewalk. he came to Waukegan age of 6.

His widow, Patricia, a daughter, Patty Sue, 10, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Neary, survive. YWCA News Plan Chicago Trip Twenty-six members attended daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Lee Meinert, 517 W. Douglas St. The junior class selected Ton) Raih, son of the Kenneth Raihs, 1134 W. Slaver to lead them, and Carolyn Engle, daughter of Dr. J.

Cedric Carter, head of the Richard Engles of Cedarville, the plant pathology section of the as second in command. Illinois Natural History other officers selected by the warned Thursday that in spite of seniors are: Secretary, Rita Tobin, claims of cures for Dutch elm I daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph disease, no remedy has beenllobin, 329 W. Chestnut and found that will stand up to tests.

He noted that various sub- Minnie Brown 206 N. Shendanj the YWCAfcThllrsday after school Henry Franzmeier Pearl; City; and John H. Sollenberger, chj ha HUMP If tQ sge Music Man." Girls who have not treasurer, Dennis Downing, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Downing, 1330 S.

Carroll Ave. turpentine, salt, and a mixture of 1 The juniors also elected Mary club stances such as special fertilizers, fc Late Season Warmup Sends Temperatures Climbing In State By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS A late summer warmup sent temperatures climbing in Illinois today after nearly a week of) autumn-like weather. In the confusion, each of the thugs thought the other had grabbed the bag of money. They piled into the auto roared away. Mrs.

H. R. Lindemann service for Mrs. H. R.

(Charlotte) Lindemann, who died Friday morning in a Dixon hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Polo Methodist Church. The Rev. Sidney Bloomquist of Aurora, former pastor of the Methodist Church here, will officiate. He will be assisted by the Rev.

Ben F. While, present pastor of the Methodist Church. Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery. Friends may call at the Brown- The auto screeched to a stop. Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m.

One of the crooks dashed back, Sunday. grabbed the bag and just eluded pursuers in the race back to the getaway car. Mattoon Woman Killed In Crash MATTOON, 111. Mrs. Betty Linsman, 34, of Mattoon, The mercury headed toward the was killed Friday night when the 70s throughout the state and was ar in which she was riding left expected to range from near 80 in 45 two miles south of Matthe north to the lower 80s in the oon south on Sunday.

Partly cloudy skies with possi- Admitted as surgical patients made reservations are reminded were: William Dittmar, io do so Demeter William Erdmier.j A discussion on foreign pen pals i Freeport Route 4: Mrs. Loreen; fo lowed Members of the world Schlamp, Cedarviile; and Louis I fellowship committee will have Ludwig, Forreston. pen jn lands this year In Other Hospitals Reports on the letters will be Patients made to the club at regular in-j Lee Kinyon of Durand is a tervals. patient in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Have Guest Speaker Mrs.

S. S. Harter of Chadwick i Ra i pn Schroeder, a professional isa patient in Savanna City Hos- the Prot estant pital. an effective cure has yet to be demonstrated once a tree has become infected," he said. Area Briefs Polo Garden Club POLO Miss Olive Raflree presented the program when the PoJo 2 fine iron dust and sulphur have'Jo Macdonald, daughter of the been publicized as remedies.

"But J. A. Macdonalds, 734 S. Float! ay as secretary and Jim Gulo- fv, bly a few showers were on tap for scattered sections today, but clear were in prospect for Sun- The temperature climbed to 70 vich, son of Mrs. N.

V. Gulovich, tk grees Friday in rin gf ic i and 1246 S. State as treasurer. ro pp ed to 49 eariy loday in Ran These officers form a council Most other 11Hnois cities had which helps direct student affairs high rea dings in the 60s Friday. VVi at the school.

Welfare Services in Rockford, was I E. M. Schryver. Joseph Raskins Jr. of Apple: guest speaker at the joint meet- Pecatonica Meetina i of iver was taken to Memorial Hos- ine of th Seventh and Eiehth pa the Bridal games were played dur- Darlington River pital in Darlington, Tuesday for an emergency appendectomy.

Births Mr. and Mrs. Richard Earth of Darlington, are the parents i of a daughter born recently in YW. meeting of the Pecatonica chapter by Harold 5 E. Main St.

One hundred and fifteen girls toe Pure Milk Products Assn. I The bid was for $550. Only two will be held at 8:15 p.m. in the; bids were submitted. Two coats of Legion Hall.

The board of direc-j paint will be applied to the build heard him. Mr. Schroeder earlier that afternoon addressed the Mothers Club of the YW. Four 75 Hurt In Bullfight Festival LIMA, Peru annual bullfight festival in the streets of Santo Tomas Thursday brought this score: Four amateur bullfighters killed and 15 injured. Today authorities of the Andes Mountain village announced the festival is off forever.

All those killed and hurt were "totally drunk," a police announcement said. MONTREAL (AP) Canadian In the festival a tradition building Rational Railways are seeking' for a cen tury or more the bulls r.Mr,{(iMi:c at a Friitoy from two men involved in were tlll- ned loose in the plaza to rmirnrnrrur fitr.aliriK two miles of track. Jean; anc an yone could join in the fight. the low hid. lor! Paul Boisjoly, convicted of steal-j outside of tfaf: new ing a spur line, and Xaiver Lange, NARCOTIC EXPERT DIES WASHINGTON (AP)-Dr.

Ken- were named in the damages suit neth W. Chapman, 48, associate filed by the railroad Friday of the clinical center of Fire Station No. 3 Low Painting Bid To Be Recommended Canadian Railway Seeks Damages From Rail Thieves Surviving are her husband and a foster daughter, Mrs. J. Harry Holland of Chicago.

FUNERAL DIRECTORY BURKE-TUBBS FUNERAL HOME Cor. N. Walnut and W. Galena Phone AD 2-0613 SERVICES TO BE ARRANGED LEDDEN, Athron L. EICHMEIER FUNERAL HOME 440 W.

Stephenson Street Phone AD 2-8116 ing of the Seventh and Eighth Grade Sub-Debs Wednesday at the PECATONICA The annual Station No. 3 building made 35, a scrap dealer who bought it, 1 l1 tors and delegates to the annual ing. state convention will be elected. Attending the were Superior Court. the National Institutes of Health, died Friday of a heart ailment, chairman George Reining, Fred He was known internationally as Nelson and Albert Williams.

I an expert jm narcotics addiction. SCHWARZ FUNERAL HOME 816 South Galena Avenue Phone AD 2-9017 TUESDAY EBERLE, Elva (Mrs. Clem); 9:09 a.m. Rt the Funeral Home. 9:110 a.m.

at St. Joseph's Catholla Church. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Funeral Home. may call after 7:00 p.m.

Sunday. WALKER MORTUARY 321 West Main Street Phone AD 2-9514.

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Pages Available:
300,109
Years Available:
1885-1977