Freeport Journal-Standard from Freeport, Illinois • Page 6

THE FREEPORT JOURNAL-STANDARD PHONE 3100 MONDAY, DECEMBER 29,1041 News of Clubs Churches Mr, Uttd Mfs, M. Malftgaris Entertain at Buffet Supper Sixty guests, some coming from ttockford, and others from Beloit, as well as Freeporters, were entertained last evening at a buffet supper given by Mr. and Mrs. M. Malagarls, 1325 South Galena ave- nue.

"Knutz" Club Enjoys Dinner and Christmas Party Sixteen members of the "Knutz" club enjoyed an elaborate turkey dinner Sunday in the English Hunt room at Hotel Freeport, served at a pretty table decorated in Christmas greens. Gifts were exchanged, Harvey Gothow impersonating Santa Claus. The remainder of the afternoon was enjoyed playing cards. Miss Nancy Seaciirist Entertains at Tea Sunday Miss Nancy Seachrist was hostess at a delightful tea Sunday at the home of Mrs. Edgar C.

Eells, West Stephenson street, her guests including the young college group and high school associates. Ivory candles in crystal holders and red and white carnations were used in decoration of the tea table, red roses and greens being used throughout the home. Shower Given for Mrs. Robert Wagner A post nuptial shower was given Friday evening by Mrs. Elmer Wahler, West Stover street and her sisters, the Misses Elizabeth and Ruth Wagner, complimentary to Mrs.

Robert Wagner, nee Ruth Bear. Fifty was played, the winners turning over their favors to the bride, who also received the guest prize and many useful utensils for her kitchen. A two course supper was served at a prettily decorated table. Thirty Relatives and Friends Entertained at Dinner by Mrs. G.

T. Weir Thirty relatives and friends were entertained at a holiday dinner and get-together party Sunday by Mrs. G. T. Weir, 211 East Pleasant street, a social afternoon following.

Those here from out of town were: Harry Weir, De Kalb, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Weir, Bert Weir, Payette, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Long, Mr.

and Mrs. Leslie Drane, of Stockton, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Long, of Lena. Ten grandchildren and one great grandchild were present at the celebration.

Assisting Mrs. Weir were Miss Bessie Weir. Bert Weir and Mrs. J. E.

Griswold. Pre-Nuptial Party Given for Miss Gail Lutz Miss Ruth Ross, 107 West Broadway, entertained Saturday evening for Miss Gall Lutz, of Winslow, whose marriage to Frank Erdman, of Minneapolis, is planned for the 17th of January, members of the Winter club being the guests. Five hundred was played, favors going to the Misses Florence and Doloris Grell and Mrs. Howard Schlegel, Miss Lutz being the recipient of the guest prize as well as many shower gifts, which will serve 1 as reminders of her friends when she goes to her new home. A two course supper was served at midnight, the tables being decorated with evergreen and lighted with tapers.

Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Ortmeier and Daughter Entertain at Christmas Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Ortmeier end Miss Maxine entertained at a Christmas dinner last Thursday at their country home near Freeport, the following guests being present: Mr.

and Mrs. F. W. Ortmeier, Mr. and Mrs.

Rollie Ortman, Freeport, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heyer, of Kent, Mr. and Mrs. William Wenger.

Merle and William Wenger, of Stockton, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Trost and Marian Trost, of Lena, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Noller and son, Gary, of Harlem township.

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Brinkmeier and daughter, Janet, of Bolton, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wenger and Mrs.

Von, of Rockford. Annual Christmas Party of Country Club Delightful Affair An excellent dinner, splendid music, unusually attractive decorations and beautiful gowns were outstanding features of the annual dinner dance given Saturday evening by the Country club, in the ballroom at Masonic temple, The committee did a fine piece of work in the decorating, the forest of evergreen trees serving as background, the Santa Claus lamps, that adorned each table, the Christmas tree in the center of the ballroom floor and the orchestra platform at the west end or the hall, festooned with garlands and wreaths and banked with evergreens below, contributed to the beauty of the room. The Haresfoot orchestra, of Madison, contributed a fine program of dance music, and those content to watch sat in the lounge, fitted up With comfortable chairs, brightly lighted trees and rugs. Indirect lighting was used, shining out from behind the hedge of evergreen trees, making the gowns most attractive. Many out of town guesus were among the dancers.

The committee responsible for the party were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rasmussen, chairmen, Mr. and Mrs Leo V. Rowen, Mr.

and Mrs. Stukenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson Stewart, Mr. and Mrs.

Wilbur A Goddard and Mr. and Mrs. Harrv 'Rubendall. Holidays Very Gay for College Set, Many Entertainments The holidays have been vsry gay for the college set and'the festivities are not over. Miss Mary Ellen Storey, who Is spending the Christmas vacation at the home of her grandparents, Mr and Mrs.

M. G. LHtlefieW. ptephemou stree.t, was flay at a morning coffee from 9 to 11 o'clock, many college friends dropping In for refreshments, served buffet, fiom a beautiful table, cen- tred with an arrangement of fruit. West avenue, who is here from Bcloit, and Miss Patricia Putnam of Springfield, did the honors at a charming breakfast Sunday morn- ng at Hotel Freeport, honoring Mrs David B.

Dupee, nee Mary Katherine Ousley, Red roses were used on the table and the bride was the recipient of some unusual gifts. Miss Carolyn Stoke gave a charming tea Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 at her home on West Lincoln boulevard. Pine branches, cones and touches of red and red candles were used on the tea table, presided over in turn by the Misses Helen Dawson, Lorraine Zipse, Marilyn McCooi, Claire La Velle, Mary Ellen Hardy, Elizabeth Ennenga, Phyllis Hermann and Betty Brown. Ths tea included the young men home from college as well as the girls, Tonight Mr. and Mrs.

Fred M. Gund are entertaining some of the college set at a dinner for their niece, Miss Ellen Torrey Graham, who is home from Smith college, at their home on West Stephenson street. Bridge will be enjoyed after the dinner. An "after wedding bieakfast" will be given Tuesday morning for Mrs, David B. Dupee by Miss Elizabeth Ennenga at her home on West Slcphcnson street.

WEDDINGS Greenfield-Springer The marriage of Miss Annabelle Springer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Springer, of Harlem township, and Donald Greenfield, son of the Jay Greenfields, West Carpenter street, was solemnized Saturday morning at 9 o'clock in the rectory of St. Joseph's Catholic church, Rev. Sylvester Eye officiating at the double ring ceremony.

The bride wore a white satin gown, made on princess lines, with sweetheart neck, embroidered in seed pearls. Her finger-tip veil was held in a halo cap. She carried Talisman roses. She was given in marriage by her father. Miss Matilda Brudi was bridesmaid, wearing a blue brocaded satin, with blush pink veil, held with rosebuds.

Frank Franz was best man. A breakfast followed at "Cedarvale," for twenty relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Greenfield left on a ten days' wedding trip to Tucson, and will reside in their newly furnished apartment 21 East Wash- ngton street on their return.

The bride is an employe of the W. T. Rawleigh Co. and the groom is employed by Carl Koym. He was graduated from the high school with the class of '35, The bride attended the Freeport high school.

Sturtevant-Grove The marriage of Miss Ardyth Grove and La Verne Sturtevant was solemnized Friday jveninj, at thfi parsonage of First Methodist church, Rev. Herbert T. Cnenoweth, officiating at the service. The bride wore an aituamarlr.e crepe dress, dusty rose accessories and a corsagt of pink and sweet peas. Mr.

and Ray Hawes, brother-in-law and sistei of the groom, were the attendants, Mrs. Hawes wearing a black outfit with gold accessories and a pink rose The bride io the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Grove, West Avon street, and is employed by the Burgess Battery company. Tne groom, a son of Mr. and Mrs.

Alvln Sturtevant, South Harlem avenue, is an employe of the Un'on Daily. Both attended Freeport high school for three and a half years. Temporarily, they are making their home with the groom's parents. Grecn-Koenif Announcement was made this morning of the marriage of Mrs. Florence Koenig, West Broadway, and Charles H.

Green, which took place Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in the First Presbyterian church, Dr. Leonard Oriorne variolating at the service. Mrs. Green wore a dress of aviation blue, brown hat, gloves and shoes and an orchid corsage. The only attendants at the ceremony were Mr.

Green's two daughters, Mrs. R. C. Cl of this city, and Mrs. Dexter Barrett, of Chicago.

Mr. and Mrs. Green left on a short trip and on their return will reside in the Green residence on West Stepheison street. Mrs. Green lias been secretary to tli Freeport Consistory corporation lor the past twenty-one years.

Mr. Green is a well-known attorney and business man. Euler-Lieb Miss Margaret Lieb, of Astoria, 111., was united in marriage to Henry Euler, of this city, Christmas day in the United Brethren church at Astoria. The bride wore a iloor-length white silk gown and fingertip veil and carried a white Bible from which fell streamers with lilies of the valley. Miss Burness Kampen, of Freeport, and Charles Lieb, of Chicago, were the attendants.

The bridesmaid was dressed in a pink silk gown anil curried white chrysanthemums, Willis Sullivan and Robert Lamm served as ushers. Mrs. Robert Lieb, pianist, played a group of carols before the ceremony, using Master Let Me Walk With Thee," as the processional. Miss Wilda Niesz, of Chicago, sang, "I'd Rather Have Jesus," a group of songs following by Mr. and Mrs.

William Lieb, of Chicago. Following the song recital, Rev. Robert Lieb, brother of the bride, read, the single-ring service. A wedding dinner was enjoyed by the Immediate relatives. After a brief wedding trip, Mr.

and Mrs Euler will reside on 1000 North La Salle street, Chicago, where both Will be students at the Moody Bible institute, in preparation for service in the mission field. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Euler, of this city, a graduate of the Freeport high school and been studying at tjae Mdody Institute for the past year.

The bride was graduated from the Astoria high school in 1938 and has been employed in Freeport for the past five years, Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Betty June more, of Rockford, and Kenneth Brooker, of BfJolt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brooker, of Freeport, Rev. Hugh M. Bannen reading service.

The groom is employed oy Fa'r- oanks, Morse and and the bnde in the telephone office. They will reside in south Beloit. Altaup-Lamb Mr. and Mrs, E. S.

Lamb, of San Pedro, former residents of Freeport, announce the recent marriage of their daughter, Esther, to Donald Allsup. The groom is employed in the Los Angeles ship yards. They will be at home after the first of the year at 1036 West 15th street, San Pedro, Calif. Frickson-Rauch Leaf River, 111., Dec. marriage of Miss Doloris Bernice Rauch, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Peter W. Frickson, Rauch and Robert L. son of Mrs. William tiered wedding cake was used as the centerpiece on the pink and white decorated table.

The bride has been employed by the Kraft Cheese company and the groom IS employed on his father's farm. After a short trip, they will reside on the Barrtberg farm near Ridott. Engagements Groshans-TImm Mr. and Mrs. Charles W.

Groshans, 1468 South Float avenue, announce the engagement of their only daughter, Helen Imogene, to Irving Ralph Timm, Rockford, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tlmm. No wedding date is announced. Moser-Wieck Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Moser, of Red Oak, announce the engagement of their only daughter, Frana, to Alfred A. Wieck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wieck, 731 East Center street, Freeport.

No wedding date has been announced. PYickson, of Adeline, took place Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 24, at parsonage of the United Brethren church, Rev. R. V.

Strole officiating at the single-ring ceremony. The bride wore a street-length 'rock of medium blue wool. Mr. and Mrs. George Ermey were the attendants.

The bride and groom are both employed in Rockford but will make their home in Leaf River. Chapman-Neebel Pearl City, 111., Dec. is made of the marriage of Miss Lena Neebel, of Pearl City, and John Chapman, of Rock- 'ord, which took place Tuesday morning, Dec. 23, at 9 o'clock In the ectory of St. Joseph's church' in Freeport, Rev.

N. J. Berg officiating. The bride wore a dress of delft slue with wine accessories. Miss Maxine Ortmeier, of Freeport, and Bernard Fox, of Rockford, were the attendants, Miss Ortmeier being dressed in an aqua marine dress with accessories.

The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Neebel, attended the Pearl City high school and is employed by Crum, Forster Insurance Co. The groom, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

William Chapman, of Rockford, attended the Stockton high school and is employed in Rockford. Edler-Sword Lanark, 111., Dec. Ruth Sword, only daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Harry Sword, of Lanark, and Harold E. Edler, son of Edward Edler, of Shannon, were married a'.

5 p. m. Christmas day in tl Sword home. Rev. Merle Hawbccker, pastor of the Cherry Grove church, performed the single ring ceremony.

The bride and groom repeated their vows under an arch of daT liaTbepn wedding bells with a Christmas tree day has been as back ground, tall white tapers in candelabra providing the light. Attendants Miss Myrna Kd- ler, sister of the bridegroom, and Eldon Sword, brother of the biide. The bride was charming in delft Siemens-Mclford Mr. and Mrs. Frank Siemens, 1250 South Chicago avenue, announced the engagement of their youngest daughter, Frances, to Paul Melford, of Winnebago, son of the John Mel- fords, Saturday evening at their forty-third wedding anniversary celebration.

Thirty-three relatives and friends were present at the anniversary party at the Siemens' home. The iable was decorated in red, white and blue, red roses carrying out the color scheme. A three-tiered was used as the centerpiece. cake Oswalt-Euler Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur-Oswalt, 626 North Hunt avenue, announce the engagement of their elder daughter, Betty Lou, to Paul Euler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Euler, 738 West American street. The wedding date has not been set, son, Jimmy, whd havi fcfttt ing the holidays With Mr. and Mrs.

Fred V. Hayner, south Carroll avenue, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Chitty, south Benton avenue, left for their home this morning. Mr, and Mrs.

Mike Daskalakls, 616 south Beaver avenue, were pleasantly surprised last night by a visit from their son, sergeant John Daskalakls, Sergeant Daskalakls, who Is ft member of the first chute battalion of the marine corps, stationed at New River, N. 0., flew from Washington, D. 0., to Chicago. Mrs. Charles D.

Osborne and daughter, Miss Josephine Osborne, 102 North Harlem avenue, ha-ve gone to Schnectady, N. where they will be guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Riley Osborne, who recently became the parents of a baby daughter.

While at Schnec- fcady they will attend the christening of the baby, Mary Louise Osborne. Announcements The Ladles of the G. A. R. are holding a picnic dinner Wednesday at 12:30 in W.

R. C. hall. Members are requested to bring table service, a dish to pass and a gift for the New Year's party Five hundred and bunco will follow a short business session. Home Bureau News Ozark Poet to Ghrt Recital Schaumberg Roeth Pearl City, 111.

Dec. and Mrs. Simon Schaumberg 'announce the engagement of their daughter, Irene Louise, to Winston Roeth of Chicago. The wedding will be an event of early spring. Barrctt-Ruch Mr.

and Mrs. James Barrett, 37 East Winslow street, announce the engagement of their daughter, Eileen, to Charles Ruch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Ruch, of Monroe, Wis. Lutz-Erdman Winslow, 111., Dec.

and Mrs. Milton G. Lutz, of Winslow, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Gail, to Frank Erdman, of Minneapolis, the wedding being planned for the near future. Bornemeier-Raffenberger Forreston, 111., Dec. Bessie Bornemeier, of Forreston, announces the engagement of her daughter, Margaret, to Roy Raffenberger, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Raffenberger, of Dixon. No wedding Notes of the Dav blue crepe with a shoulder corsage of carnations. Her maid of honor wore cadet blue wool with a shoulder corsage of pink gladlouas. A two course wedding dinner was served ai, 6 p.

m. to memoers of immediate families. Miss Lului Edler of Shannon and Miss Peail Puterbaugh ol Lanark assisted in the dining room. A wedding cake and four tall white tapeia formed the centerpiece on the bridal table. Following the wedding trip tho couple will reside on hh father's farm.

Mrs. Edler is a gradua of the Lanark high school, attended Brown's Business college in Sterling and has been emplcyed by Kable Brotheu in Mt, Morris. Mr. Private Kenneth Wiegand, of Camp Forrest, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Wiegand, North West avenue. Mrs. Mary Peters, spent Christmas at her son, Clarence B. of Stockton, the home of Peters, and Edler has been farming with father. his Slenback-Kerhoff Florence station, Dec.

Miss Lena Kerkhoff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kerkhoff, of Florence station, and Robert sten- back, of Savanna, 111,, were married Saturday evening Dec. 27, at 6:30, in the parsonage of the Evangelical church in a single-ring ceremony performed by Rev. Harvey Gabel.

They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kerkhoff, brother and sister-in-law of the bride. The bride wore a heaven blue dress with accessories to match and a corsage of pink sweet peas. The bridesmaid wore a black dress and a corsage of white sweet peas.

A wedding reception was given at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs, Viett Fredrich. The home was decorated with pale blue, pink and white festoons and white bells. A three-tiered wedding cake, with miniature bride and groom, baked by Mrs. Nonnie Buss the oldest sister of the bride, was served. They were the recipiets of many beautiful and useful gifts.

The young couple will make their home in Freeport. and an- Baiuberx-SUne Ridott, 111., Dec. Mrs. Bert L. Stine, of Ridott, nounce the marriage of their second daughter, Lucille, to Glenn Bam.

berg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Barn- berg, which was solemnized Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the parsonage of the United Brethren church in Freeport, Rev. H.

I. Newell officiating at the double ring ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Spangler, brother-in-law the grom, were the The bride wore a two-piece blue Wool dress, rose accessories and a corsage of gardenias.

Mrs. Spangler was dressed In a beige outfit with brown accessories and a corsage of pink roses. 4 three course dinner followed at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs William Lamm and was attended by the immediate families. 4 three' and sjjster of attendants. family, North Chicago avenue.

Margaret Kathryn Vohlken, the 8-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Vohlken, South Benton avenue, is receiving medical care at St. Francis hospital. Private first class Harold C.

Plowman, son of E. C. Plowman, South State avenue, has returned to Camp Forrest, after a holiday visit with relatives and friends. Maxine, the ten-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Lawson, 954 West Hamilton street, had the misfortune to fall Saturday and fracture both bones in her left arm. Dr. and Mrs, John Ascher, West Stephenson street, returned this morning from Kansas City, where they were guests over the holidays of their son, Bordner Ascher and wife. Private William" Knauff arrived yesterday for a ten days furlough from Camp Forrest, which he will spend at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Knauff, West Avon street. Miss Isabelle Spratler, of Baltimore, a secretary in the offices of the Purst, McNess company in that city, is spending the holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman H. Spratler, South Benton avenue.

Word has been received from Leroy "Bud" Loring, former Aquin high school athlete, stationed at Pearl harbor, Hawaii, that he is safe in that war zone. The message was received on Christmas day by his mother. Miss Marion Moss, 770 West Homer street, went to Chicago this morning to attend the three-days' convention of the Illinois Education association, at the Morrison hotel, being a delegate from the northwestern division. Mr. and Mrs.

Roy Walters and daughter, Janice, returned to their home in Chicago Sunday, after being holiday guests of Mr. Walters' mother, Mrs. Martin Bertram and family, La Salle street, and his sister, Mrs. Melvin Miller, of Loran township. Private Lester R.

Folgate. who has been visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Hummel, East Iroquols street, returned Saturday, to Camp Shelby, Miss-, where he is stationed in the radio department in headquarters division, after enjoying sixteen day furlough. Mr.

and M.r Djck Hayuer and Silver Creek Unit Ente, tained The Silver Creek unit of home bureau held an all-day meeting ah cently. The meeting begau with a tne home of Mrs Myron BdDier, ve- ihort business session. Alter this Vlrs. Clay Vogt and Mrs. Altman, explanation and demonstrat'on, jresented the major lesson "What's few in Breadmaking." At noon a delicious scramble dinner was enjoyed by, the guests and isltors.

The was given by Mrs. R. Seurlng and Mrs. M. Zipsie.

They had prepared five different kinds of Christmas cookies, of which" the ladies received the recipes and some samples. Before the meeting adjourned the group distributed Christmas gifts. 1942 OFFICERS ELECTED BY SUNDAY SCHOOL, FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN CHURCH Luther League Holds Installation at Sunday Night Service Election of officers to serve for 1942 was held yesterday morning by the Sunday school departments of First English Lutheran church, the following being named: General superintendent Frank Trost Adult superintendent Frank Fqrtner Witte Eleanor Camerer Marijane Steinmetz Graham Harold Smith Catherine Cross Steinmetz Kieckhaefer Junior department Florence Voigt Leslie Witte Junior department Miss Janet Baxter Gloria DeVore Junior pianist Miss Corrine Stabenow Jean Rinehart Primary F. W. Chapman Frank Trost Beginners' superintendent Miss Louetta Voigt Cradle roll Charles Stubbe These officers, with those of other organizations, will be installed at the morning ehurch service on Jan.

25. During the annual candlelightlng service last evening, the Luther league held its installation ceremony. Newly elected officers formed a cross in the chancel and the light was passed from the altar by the pastor, Rev. George J. Curran, to the outgoing president, who passed it to his successor.

The latter then lighted the candles held by his associate officers and the light was relayed to the foot of the cross. The service closed with the hymn, "Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee." Special music for this service was contributed by the Junior vested choir directed by Mrs. LeRoy Farnam. The following are the league's new officers, elected at the monthly party held in the Ray Camerer home last Monday evening: League Officers Steinmetz Vice Holdeman Jeanette Camerer Gloria DeVore Social Juanita Klapp Missionary Erd- meier Life service Holtum Music Corrine Stabenow Educational chairman Miss Vergene Stabenow The league will hold its devotional meeting next Sunday night at 6:30 o'clock, with Miss Geraldlne Holdeman as leader. The evening service at this church on Jan.

4 will be held at 7:45. Dr. Louis Goeble, president of the Evangelical and Reformed church in America will speak. This is the first of a series of Sunday night union services to be held in seven Protestant churches. The new year's Communion service will be held next Sunday morning.

Communion also will be observed after the evening program. ELKS HOLD STA6 PARTY TONIGHT; DINNER AT 6:30 Freeport lodge of Elks will sponsor a stag party tonight. Pancakes and sausage will be served at 6:30 o'clock. The annual New Year's eve party will be held Wednesday night. A turkey dinner will be served from 7 to 9 o'clock.

There will be dancing after the dinner, with music by tht Al Raymond Dr. Dennis Murphy, Cape Girnrdeau, Mo. Dr. Dennis Murphy, a teacher in Southeast Missouri State Teachers' college, Cape Girardeau, known as the "Ozark Poet of Missouri," author of two books of poetry, "Boy 'With a Silver Plow," and "Doomed Race," the latter just off the press a week ago, will be heard Tuesday night in a poetry recital In the sanctuary of Embury Methodist church. The event is sponsored by the Embury Woman's Society of Christian Service.

He will be assisted by Mrs. Murphy, the former Gertrude Krieg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Krieg, 1314 South Galena avenue, who has set a number of his poems to music. She will sing a group of these, playing her own piano ac- I companlments.

Her talent as an organist, pianist and composer is well known in Freeport. In addition to selected poems from his two books, Dr. Murphy will read a number that have not been published. The public is invited to attend the recital, which will begin at 8 p. m.

Tickets may be secured from any member of the Embury society. No fee will be charged, but an offering will be taken. A reception and tea, honoring Dr. and Mrs. Murphy, will be held in the social rooms of the church at the close of the recital.

Autographed copies of the two books of poerns will be displayed at the church Tuesday night, and are now obtainable at local book stores. FINE PR06MM IS filVEH IN CANOLELI0HT CONCERT IY CHOIRS AT ST. JOHN'S 4th Annual Ytiletlde Event Enjoyed Sunday by Capacity FREEPORT COMMANDERY TO SPONSOR NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY WEDNESDAY NIGHT Masons and Friends To Attend Annual Event In Masonic Ballroom A New Year's eve dance and card party will be given in the ballroom of Masonic temple Wednesday night, beginning at 9 o'clock, sponsored by Freeport Commandery No. 7, Knights Templar, for all Masons and their friends. gay and sparkling program of dance music is anticipated for the event, as Joey Tantillo's orchestra has been engaged for the party, and there will be plenty of noise-makers and favors for everyone.

A near-capacity crowd attended the party given a year ago, and plans are being made for a big crowd Wednesday night, as tickets are in demand and a number of out of town groups are expected. Tickets may be secured from Charles A. Young at Wagner's Uptown Sweet or from any officer of the Commandery. I Eminent Commander Ferdinand i H. Witte has named the following sir knights to assist in arrangements for the party: Winfred E.

Gushart, general chairman; Charles A. Young, tickets; Francis M. Cheeseman and Frederick C. Steffen, printing and publicity; George Madden, refreshments; Charles A. Young and James R.

Thorpe, decorations and favors; Jean W. James, Charles A. Young and Mr. Witte, music; and Earl S. Welch and G.

Ben Winter, cards. All the officers will be on the reception committee. The card games will continue until the whistles blow at midnight, and after the new year is properly welcomed by the crowd, refreshments will be served. Card favors will then be awarded and dancing will end at 1 m. fiv GRAcfiw, St.

John's Evangelical and Re formed church was filled to flowing Sunday afternoon for the fourth annual New candlelight concert, given by the three choirs, totaling 108 voices, under the 'direction of Mrs. H. Ford Zartman, These choral groups presented ft well-balanced program of carols, traditional airs and anthems suitable to the Yuletide season. Each number, whether by the boys' choir of 20 voices, the girls' choir of 40 sopranos and altos, the 48 adults in the senior choir, or the whole ensemble, evidenced clarity of expression and interpretation, reflecting credit on Mrs. Zartman's efficient tutelage and direction.

New Year's carols at the opening of the program created the background for anthems that followed, Voices answering each other in antiphonal phrases of greeting and good wishes. Outstanding; Anthems Especially pleasing was the singing of the anthem, "Father in Heaven," an arrangement of the Bach-Gounod "Ave Maria," given by the girls' choir, with Ruth Kaiser, Betty lyindgrcn and Janice Lieber, sopranos, carrying the melody, the violin obbllgato being played by Ernest Sccman. The senior choir reached a fine climax in the effects obtained in the final anthem, Fletcher's spirited joyful "Ring Out Wild Bells," a dramatic touch being achieved In the pealing bells as played by Mr. Seetnan, organ and piano accompaniments completing the musical background. The Oretchaninoff number was sung from memory, Ray Bloom taking the solo part.

Mrs. Paul Kaiser, soprano soloist, assisted in the Lockwood anthem and Eric Woehrle, bass, was soloist with the male chorus in "All Through the Night." Nativity Scene During the singing of Christiansen's "Cradle Hymn" by the senior choir, girls' choir sopranos and Mrs. Paul Kaiser, soprano soloist, a living picture of the Nativity was unveiled on a small, shelfllke platform, high above the altar against the organ pipes. Mary Louise Lindgreh posed as the Madonna and Henry Klosa as the cherub. There were some lovely soprano voices and sweet r.lto singers in the boys' choir, noted in the two-part and antiphonal sections, Carl Kasten and Donald Snap being soloists, and in the anthem sung with the male chorus.

The girls' choir gained some nice effects in interpretation and phrasing of the alleluias in the "Carol of the Bells" by Kounts, chimes in the accompaniment adding to this anthem. The boys' and girls' choirs combined for two carols, marked by delightful descants. A notable feature of their singing was that It was from memory. Candlelight Processional Using an ancient New Year's carol, "The Year Will Soon Be Ended," as the processional, the three choral groups made an effective entrance, each singer holding an electric candle. The reces- i slonal, "Joy to the World," came at the conclusion of the closing response, an arrangement of "Silent Night" with Miss Mary Etta Nott, organist of the church, gave splendid support to the singers and contributed pleasing organ numbers and accompaniments.

Miss Ruth Frltzen- meier's work at the piano.also added effectively to a number of the anthems. Dr. Edwin A. Arends, pastor of the church, gave the opening prayer, and voiced appreciation for the fine program and faithfulness of the singers and their director during the past year. Seven-branch candelabra at the choir rail and in the deep window ledges held electric candles, which furnished light for the concert.

Evergreen wreaths were placed around the side lights to complete the setting. EMBURY CHOIRS PRESENT SUCCESSFUL CAROL PROGRAM AT VESPERjERVICE SUNDAY The combined choirs of Embury Methodist church successfully presented their annual carol program during the 4:30 o'clock vesper service yesterday afternoon. From the opening trumpet fanfare through the singing of the lovely carols by the senior, Chancel and Angelus choirs, to the climax of the service in which the Cherub choir was featured, the program was interesting to the large and appreciative audi-- ence. Especially beautiful were the madrigals sung by a group of singers from the senior choir who were appropriately costumed. Their numbers, like those of the senior choristers, were sung a cappella.

As a diversion from the musical program four little girls presented a Christmas fantasy, "The Gifts," for which the costuming was supervised by Mrs. L. C. Hime and Mrs. Fred Hope, who also had charge of costumes for the Madrigal Singers.

An effective feature of the serr vice was contributed by the chestra, which played Schubert's "Ave Maria" as the offertory. During the program Dr. R. M. Pierce, pastor of Embury church, expressed appreciation to Mr.

and Mrs. O. C. Garnhart for the appropriate decorations and also praised the choir mothers -and everyone who co-operated in making the program a success. Mrs.

Naomi B. Kidd is director of the combined choirs and Mrs. Perk Puthler orgaaiet. CLERK'8 OFFICE IS- PERMITS IN TWELVE MONTHS DECEMBER TAKEOVER AS MONTH OF BRIDES Only 147 Granted In Total for 42 Years Reached 18,526 December took precedent over June as the month of brides In Stephenson county a survey of the marriage license records at 'the office of County Clerk Charles G. Keck reveals.

The 1941 record shows 367 wedding permits Issued here from Jan. 1 to Dec. 29 and with two more days of the current year remaining it Is expected that the total will approach 375. Last year there were only 147 permits granted here, showing an Increase of 240 this year or more than 150 per cent advance. During the first 29 days of the current month 55 licenses were issued at the clerk's office.

Last year there were only 9 permits during December. The month of June came in for second honors this year with SO permits for weddings. The all time low In Stephenson county was 1939 when onlv 155 couples were married here. The year 1936 was the highest in the history of the county with 661 marriages. 1941 Licenses The following is a list of the number of licenses issued this year: January 19 February March 14 April is May 32 June 50 July 30 August 30 September 27 October 32 November 3(i December 55 Total 3P7 g.

42-Year Record A check of the clerk's records for I he last 42 years indicate that 18,526 licenses have been issued here during that neriod. The yearly record is as follows: Year 3900 1901 Lcense HAROLD BEKKERUS ACCEPTS POSITION AS FIELD SCOUT EXECUTIVE IN NEBRASKA Came To U. S. Grant Council, In January, 1940 Victor E. Fishburn, president of U.

S. Grant Council. Boy Scouts of America, announced today that Harold A. Bekkerus, field scout executive since January, 1940 has accepted a position as field scout executive in the Covered Wagon council, Boy scouts of America, At Omaha, Nebr. Mr.

Bekkerus will take over his new job on Jan. 15, 1942, and will live in Columbus, where he will have charge of scouting in six counties. During the two years that he has been working In the local council, Mr. Bekkerus has earned the respect and confidence of scoutlead- ers and scouts, as well as all others with whom he has come in contact. He has assisted in the organization of new scout units, in the training of scoutleaders and in the financial campaigns.

Re has been in charge of Canyon camp for the 1940 and 1941 seasons. "While all of us," said Mr. Fishburn, "will miss Mr. Bekkerus, we do not feel we should stand In the way of his future in scouting." Mr. Fishburn and Council Executive Laurence R.

Hawkins have been working with the regional scout executive and with the personnel division of the Boy Scouts of America and expect to be in position to announce his successor within a short time. U. s. Grant council, Includes the counties of Stephenson, Carroll and Jo Davless and Forreston township in Ogle county, 111., and Green, Lafayette and Grant counties in Wisconsin. OLD TIAfE RELIGION Columbia, Mo Educators at Stephens college here have been so besieged with student requests for advice In religion and philosophy that they have set up a pUuic to religious education to which the college's young women flocking for individual 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 J912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1P17 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1S23 1.924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 Ifi34 1935 1936 1937 1P38 1939 1940 1941 307 3RO 410 404 459 403 439 363 364 413 393 463 4fil 465 4f)7 385 4S4 3R1 SGfi 502 Wl 45V 510 431 474 SO I 661 404 Ifll 174 307 Total 18.520 1 TANTELLO'S ORCHESTRA TO PLAY FOR COMMANDERY DANCE ON NEW YEAR'S EVE Donald- James, Former Frccporter, Member of Band at Masonic Temple Deo.

31 For the annual New Year's eve dancing party in Masonic temple ballroom, sponsored by Freeport Commandery for members of the Masonic fraternity and their friends, music will be furnished by Joey Tantello's orchestra of Madison, Wis. Among the musicians will be Donald James, former 'Freeporter. While a student at Freeport high school James won many sectional and state honors as a cornetist, and for several years was first cornetist In the Freeport Concert band. After Joining the Bob Kaye orchestra, Playing engagements at Madison theatres and summer dance resorts, he toured Europe as a member of the Kaye organization. Upon his return, he became a member of the i Leonard Keller orchestra and played a long engagement In the i east and through the south.

Later, I he Joined the Johnny Davis and the Dick Hendrlcks dance band groups before becoming associated with Tantello. He and Mrs. James, together with their young will spend New Year's day with Mr. James' parents, Mr, and Mrs. Jean W.

James, 824 South street. APPLICATIONS FOB MABRIAGE LICENSES At Freeport Charles Green, Freeport, over 31 Florence M. Koenig, same. 18 Merwyn Ellis, Winslow .83 Evelyn, Voss, same ig frank Oarman, 41 Mrs. Emma Limgruber, same .46 Rudolph Lindenberger, Freepprt, Bethel Refti, freeport..