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By JOHN ZAKAR1AN the list of police magistrate candidates is a long one. Of them are vying for the office left vacant last August by the death of Glenr R. Soothe. Since then Galesburg has beeti Without a magistrate. The county's three justices of the peace have been sharing the magistrate's duties.

Boothe's term was scheduled to expire in April 1965 and the vacant post would normally be filled in the election next April. But with passage last November Of the judicial amendment to Illinois constitution, the magistrate will be appointed by the Circuit Court. Consequently the successful magistrate next Tuesday will serve for only eight months unless he is continued by appointment. Following Boothe's death city auditor Herbert Kamerer revealed a shortage of almost $16,000 in the police magistrate's accounts. Although it created a certain amount of furor for awhile, the alleged misuse of funds did not mushroom into an issue in the current election campaign.

None of the seven candidates has spoken publicly about the fund shortage, although one detailed a proposed method of handling funds received from fines. All of the candidates indicated their concern about what they called a rising rate of juvenile delinquency. Not all, however, have been able to cover the whole city in an effort to receive endorsements from 17,666 registered voters in Galesburg. Candidates Listed Here is a list of the candidates: Charles H. Forsythe, 26, of 1250 W.

North, a Galesburg native running for the first time for a public office. The ceramic tile is married and has four children. He is a member of First Presbyterian Church and was one of the founders of the Knox County Easter Seal Parent Group. George Kennedy, 43, of 450 Maple manager at Kerr McGee Oil Co. Kennedy was born here and was graduated from Galesburg High School in 1937.

He is an Army veteran and is a member of the Masonic lodge, Violet Chapter of OES and First Methodist Church. He is married and has three children. D. Paul Nolan, 63, of 270 W. a former justice of the peace and alderman.

Nolan is a Galesburg native and was elected as an alderman in 1955 for a 4-year term. Nolan did not run for re-election but was a successful candidate for justice of the peace in 1957, serving until 1961. He did not seek re-election. He is an insurance agent and is a member of the Knights of Columbus. Nolan is married and has five children.

Allen C. Rivers, 55, of 1380 Moshier is operator of an appliance shop. Rivers is a veteran of World War II, having served with the Army engineers. He has been in Galesburg since 1947 and is a member of Soange- taha Country Club, the American Legion and the VFW. William Rothgeb, 75, of 1259 N.

Prairie has served as public administrator for IVz years under appointment by the governor. Owner of the Illinois Collection Service, he has lived in Galesburg in Magistrate 1 i A VOTE FOR ALLEN C. RIVERS El 6th man on the Ballot City of Galesburg POLICE MAGISTRATE Adv. Forsythe for 51 years. Rothgeb was born in Quincy and entered the collection business in 1932.

He has previously worked as auditor of the old Illinois Power Light Co. in Galesburg. He is a member of the Rotary Club, Galesburg Club and the Chamber of Commerce. "If elected I will turn over all proceeds from the police magistrate's office to the city treasurer each day and not hold it as prescribed by state law until the 10th day of the following month," Rothgeb pledged. Charles F.

Troland, 52, of 862 N. Seminary an electrician, would try, if elected, to. reduce juvenile delinquency, he said. He is a member of the Illinois Police Association, Masonic groups and the American Legion. He is married and has two children.

Mrs. Victoria A. Waters of 828 N. Seminary served as justice of the peace from 1953 to 1959. She was defeated in a bid for police magistrate in 1960.

The real estate agent is married and has two daughters. She has resided in Galesburg the past 42 years and is listed in Who's Who Among American Women in the Midwest. Nolan Birthdays Noted at Wataga Kunkle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Kunkle of Wataga, was presented a cake and bear book by the Wataga Cub Scouts on his 9th birthday March 20.

Karen Morgan celebrated her 15th birthday with a party at the Wataga Town Hall. Mrs. Dorothy Smith and Mrs. Maxine Line surprised Mrs. Irene Stickle with cake and coffee on her birthday March Mr.

and Mrs. Ralph E. Linder Jr. of Chamblee, Ga. sent word to Linder's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Ralph Linder, Wataga, that a daughter was born March 20. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Berry of Wataga spent a weekend in Maywood visiting with their son David Berry.

Costumes Are Discussed at Maquon Meeting MAQUON "Accessories for Your Costume" was the subject of the March meeting of the Knox County Homemakers Extension for the Maquon unit, and was presented by the home adviser, Mrs. Caryl Showker. Mrs. Harold Flinn and Mrs. L.

C. Davis were guests. Planning the year's program for next year was the minor lesson. Mrs. Ivan Miller gave a report of the 4-H Club activities.

Mrs. Johnson gave a report of the county board meeting. Mrs. Ivan Miller, Mrs. Etta Morse, and Mrs.

Robert Shenaut were appointed as the nominating committee. ELECT With Confidence RAY T. WEBSTER Fourth Ward ALDERMAN City of Galesburg Election: Tuesday, April 2, 19453 Polls Open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Experienced Capable, Honest and Liberal.

RAY T. WEBSTER. 59 South Cherry Street, a home owner and a taxpayer for the past 42 years, is asking the voters of the Fourth Ward to elect him their Alderman. Webster, a veteran of Warld War served three terms to the City Council, is a member of Ralph M. Noble Paist, American Legion: is a Past Worthy President of Galesburg Aerie No.

518, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and a member of Corpus Christi Church. Webster was employed for many years in the office of the City Engineer and for five years was City Building Commissioner. He is a member of Galesburg Local No. 51 of the International 3rotherhood of Electrical Workers. Pol.

Adv. Troland Oquawkans Visit In New Orleans OQUAWKA Mr. and Mrs. H. D.

Wilcox are on a trip to New Orleans, where Wilcox attended the National Independent Bankers convention. Mrs. Loren E. Murey of Salt Lake City, Utah, and her daughter, Miss Linda, who is attending Skidmore College in New York, are spending several days with Mr. and Mrs.

H. C. Ives in Rozetta neighborhood. Morey, who was unable to be here, is a son of Mrs. Ives.

Henderson County Heart Unit Fund campaign totals highest in last four years. At the meeting March 22, at Stronghurst, treasurer's report gave a total of $1,720. Gladstone Honor Roll Reported is a list of the Gladstone Grade School students on the honor roll for the third semester: Grade VanTine, Larry Granneman, Rebecca Torrance, Roberta Davilla, Mike Torrance, Becky Stevenson, Barry Cisna and Mike Ford. Two Arjn Applegarth, Dan Brunk, Lyle Jones. Jimmy Olson and Terry Poison.

Three Bobby Bailey, Roger David RusseU, Margaret Wilcox, There6a Colville, Debbie Stevenson, Jan VanTine, Pamela Logan, Tim Gray and Ervln Torrance. McChesney, Linda Nelson, PhyUis Brent, Cindy Cook, Sandra Bridgman, Marsten Gerst, Delma Russell, Frederick Peterson, Nancy Borg and Patricia Whitmore. Five Sebastian, Randy Logan, Wanda Briscoe, Jerry Tine. Jeanette Bailey, Peggy Borg, Randy Dixon, Pamela Cowan and Dianna Woods, McChesney, Kathy Stevenson, Pamela Jamison and Mike Brunk. Russell and Carolyn Cisna.

BaUey and Jean Bielser. Mrs. Waters DeLorig Church Group Plans Clothing Drive films, "Easter" and "Jerusalem, the Holy City," were shown for the members of the Women's Fellowship when they met in the DeLong Congregational Church Tuesday. Mrs. Le Roy Bowman was responsible for getting the films and she was assisted by Mrs.

Guy Bates in showing them. The devotions were given by Mrs. Ted Sharfenberg and roll call was answered with "Easter Thoughts." Mrs. Sam Cline, president, led a discussion on the clothing drive for migrant workers. Used clothing or shoes are to be left at the church for this project.

April 8 and 9 are the dates set for housecleaning the church and members were urged to come on one of the days. Hostesses were Mrs. Charles McCoy, Mrs. Golda Plummer and Mrs. Florence Thurman.

Refreshments were served from a table centered with a bouquet of jonquils and small Easter candles. Freeman Sets May 21 for Wheat Vote WASHINGTON (AP)-The administration has set the date and ground rules for the referendum on its controversial 1964 wheat program. Secretary of Agriculture Orville S. Freeman Friday announced that wheat growers will Vote May 21 on the 1964 plan enacted by Congress last year. And under the law, he outlined what it would mean to growers if they accept the plan: A 10 per cent reduction in U.S.

wheat acreage from the present 55 million acres to 49.5 million acres. A two-price support plan under which the price of 975 million bushels would be supported by the government at $2 a bushel and 245 million bushels would receive a price support of $1.30 a bushel. Wheat produced above the limit would draw severe penalties. Payments Noted Payments to farmers for wheat land forced out of production plus bonus payments for further voluntary acreage reductions. The payments for torily withdrawn land would be about 50 to 60 cents a bushel on the normal per-acre yield of the land.

Diversion payments on voluntarily withdrawn land would average about $1 a bushel on the normal yield. Freeman said farmers would be assured a gross income of $2.3 billion to $2.4 billion on their 1964 crop wheat if they adopt the program. If it fails, he said, the result would be a $700 million drop in wheat income. Under the law, 1964 wheat price supports would automatically drop to about $1.20 a bushel and only for farmers planting within their unless Congress enacts new legislation. At present the wheat acreage is limited to 55 million acres the 1938 figure but farmers have increased their per-acre yield so much it has led to a sur plus of wheat.

AlWood Chapter Joins in FHA Recognition WOODHULL The AlWood chapter Future Homemakers of America in Woodhull, is joining the national celebration of Nation al FHA Week. The AlWood chapter, one of 574 chapters in Illinois is a member of Section 10. Miss Barbara Ward, AlWood junior, is section vice president. Illinois has 28,058 members throughout the state. The AlWood Chapter activities include serving as guides the first day of school, honoring cooks, custodians, and teachers; "Wikiwiki Luau" membership party; attendance at Section 10 rally in East Moline; daddy date night; parliamentary procedure program, coat check and concession stand; all- school Christmas dance, personal grooming demonstration, party for Andover Children's Home; school board dinner hostesses, mothers tea and style show; publicity for civil defense classes, waitresses for division administrator's dinner, clothing drive for Red Cross, cookies for Red Cross bloodmo bile, help with oral polio vaccine, and homecoming skit.

During FHA Week local members will carry out a number of activities. For the most coverage For the most coverage and LOW RATES in Homeowner Policies Call or see LEO A. CRONIN INSURANCE "Honestly It's the Best Policy" 418 Bondi Bldg. 418 Bondi Bldg. VOTE FOR D.

Paul Nolan for Police Magistrate Fifth Name on the Ballot Honest Experienced Adv. 1928 to Retire From Job By TOM EICHHORN Mrs. Percy Woolsey, Dahinda's sprite- ly postmaster, related the astonishment of a postal inspector when he noticed the date of her appointment. "My gosh," he said, "I wasn't even born then." Proud of this, Mrs. Woolsey notes she has been postmaster since 1928.

She retires effective Monday. The postmaster said she is looking forward to retirement, with some reservations. Having risen every morning at 4 a.m. to tend her chores, as well as her post office duties, she first of all plans to "sleep for a week or so." After that, Mr. and Mrs.

Woolsey are planning to do quite a bit of fishing. Her husband ran the grocery store at Dahinda until few years ago, and the post office used to be located at the store when she took her job. Mrs. Woolsey recalled the first parcel post package to arrive at Dahinda, shortly before she became postmaster. "Everybody in town came down to look at it," she said.

Rears 3 Children In addition to her post office duties and church activities, her household work increased by rearing three children. Every day she has personally raised and lowered "my Flag" at the post office. On holidays, the office was closed. She liked to raise her Flag and drive by other public buildings to see if "their Flag" was flying. After all her years as postmaster, though, Mrs.

Woolsey is somewhat dubious about leaving her post office to a successor. She made a rack for the more than two dozen official stamps to make it easier to find a particular one. She said she could reach into a pile and always, pull out the one she wanted but doubted whether anyone else could. "I've lived it," she said. "I've made it my life, and made a lot of She said she enjoyed it.

Taking over for Mrs. Woolsey will be Mrs. Chuck Woods, who will be acting postmaster. She began today to learn the ropes, noting that "there's a lot to learn." News Notes Of Toulon TOULON B. F.

Swango, Ernest Swango, Mrs. Emma Zinn and Mrs. Roy Schmidt spent a weekend in Chicago at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Bersbach and Karen.

The occasion was the fifth birthday of Karen. Mrs. Clae Draudt of Westmont also was present. Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Wolf of Bradford visited Sunday with his uncle, Jonn Fell. Mr. and Mrs. James Horton and Mrs. Elsie Hodges of Brad ford were Sunday visitors at the home of Mrs.

Jennie Sundquist. Miss Virginia Hagy of Evanston visited over the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Irene Hagy. Mrs. Florence Rist entered Kewanee Public Hospital Tuesday for observation and treatment.

CLOSES BOOKS Mrs. Percy Woolsey completes her last quarterly report as the Dahinda postmaster. After nearly 35 years of service, she is retiring Monday. (Galesburg Register-Mail photo by Dale Humphrey). Qalesburg Ifegisfer-Mail GALESBURG, SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1963 SEC.

2 PAGE 9 Illinois Power Co. Elects Officials, Declares Dividend At the annual stockholders' meeting of Illinois Power Co. Friday at the company's headquarters office in Decatur, all of the previous directors of the company were re-elected. They are J. H.

Cannon, Champaign; Q. P. Dorschel, Chicago; D. M. Graham, Chicago; C.

E. Jarchow, Wilmette; J. B. Lanterman, Chicago; H. F.

Nich6ls, Galesburg; W. B. Russell, Champaign; Adlai Rust, JJloomington; E. A. Shultz, Decatur; Ludwig Skog, Boca Raton, Fla.

and Allen VanWyck, De catur. Following the stockholders' meeting, the board of directors mci. and returned to office the following officers: Allen VanWyck, president; D. R. Davies, W.

J. Kelley, A. Kraakevik, H. G. Meenen and E.

A. Shultz, vice presidents; D. F. Meek, secretary and treasurer; S. S.

Sterns, comptroller; A. F. Schultz, assistant to the president; E. G. Schmitt, assistant vice president; C.

H. Fencken, assistant secretary and assistant treasurer and J. B. Burdick, assistant treasurer. The board of directors also declared regular dividends of 51 cents per share on the 4.08 per cent cumulative preferred stock, 52Ms cents per share on the 4.20 per cent cumulative preferred stock, 53V4 cents per share on the 4.26 per cent cumulative preferred stock," 55y4 cents per share on the 4.42 cumulative preferred stock, cents per share on the 4.70 per cent cumulative preferred stock and 30 cents per share on the common stock of the company.

These dividends are all payable May 1 to stockholders of record on April 10. Fix Yates City Meet YATES CITY The Yates City Junior Woman's Club will meet Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Yates City Civic Center. A representative of Illinois State Police Department will present the program. READ THE WANT ADS! ELECT FOR HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER OF SPARTA TOWNSHIP REPUBLICAN A.

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