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6 The Daiiv Qalesburg. 111. Wednesday, January 27, 1954 GALVA FRANCES TOWNSEND City Editor Office 210 Front Strwt Phonett Office IS7, Home 195 Open 2 lo pi Monday Through Saturdaf (far Mrs. Yocum Traces Galva History for Study Club Following the themcowned by Dr. Watcrous, of early 'Galva.

GALVA for the year, "Memories," the Study Club of the Woman's Club heard their third program on Tuesday afternoon when Mrs. E. L. Yocum spoke on "0 Time in Thy Flight." The meeting was held at the Galva Public Library. Mrs.

Yocum, who is a charter member of the Galva Woman's Club, first gave a summary of the early history of Illinois. She mentioned that Dr. Thomas Baker was the first person to settle in Henry County which was founded in 1837. She also pointed out that Franklin Pierce was president of the United States at the time Galva was founded in 1854, and that Joe Madison was governor of Illinois. Following these general introductory remarks, Mrs.

Yocum gave highlights of the early history of Galva, starting with the founding of the town by the Wileys. Among the dates mentioned were those of the first churches, the first school, the first fire and the cyclone. In her talk, which was both entertaining and instructive, the speaker mentioned that she first moved to Galva as a girl of 11, having been living in the country nearby. At this time she made her home in a house on "Heaven Street" together with her grand mother. "Heaven Street" at that time, had lots of mud, board walks and gas lights, she mentioned There were no telephones or delivery service and winters were usually very cold.

Mrs. Yocum made mention of many of the older homes of early Galva. In speaking of the early families, she said that the first child born in Galva was a girl, born to Mr. and Mrs. David Emery in January, 1853.

She told of some of the ideal families of the early the women, especially. She pointed out how many of these homes served as a social center as well as havens to those in need. The last person mentioned by Mrs. Yocum was Elizabeth Yocum Wiley, who was married to James Wiley and who, like the others mentioned, had built her own monument in the hearts of others, to last forever. Mrs.

W. E. Cardiff welcomed the group. She announced the next general club meeting to be held in the Lions Club hall. "Highlights of Early Galva" will be the title of the program prepared by Mrs.

Janet B. Hudson. Nancy Florine of Bishop Hill will tell of the Allerton Art Camp and music will be furnished by the Junior High School Glee Club, directed by Mrs. Harold Powers. Announcement was also made that the next Study Club meeting will be held on Feb.

23 at Galva Public Library. Mrs. Glenn Hobbs will present "Homeburg Mem ories." Before introducing the speaker for the Tuesday afternoon meeting, Mrs. Cardiff read verses taken from two poems, "Land of Memory" and "Homes." Mrs. Merrill Nystrom, chairman of the Centennial committee on communications, asked that all members of the club assist the committee in getting names and addressses for the mailing list.

This should in elude, former residents, descend ents of former residents, friends of Gal vans, former ministers, teachers and others who have lived for a time in Galva. Mrs. August DeNovo announced the sunbonnet project of the World War II Mothers and model ed different styles for the club. A silver tea followed the program with Mrs. Milo Goodale serving at table attractively decorated with a centerpiece of yellow chrysanthemums and candles Hostesses were: Mrs.

Lloyd Han son, Mrs. Dave Garrigan, Mrs. ltalph Hal-all, Mrs Alilo Goodalf, Mrs. Albeit Pevc, and Mrs. Donald Lapan.

During the social hour, members enjoyed looking over the display silver, china and glassware which were all souvenirs of Galva Also in this display was an old jug. lormei'ly belonging to the Wiley-, and bells, lonnerlv A tally of the 50 or more members present, indicated that 19 were born in or very near Galva and eight of the group had spent most of their lives in Galva. Firemen Attend Three members of Galva Fire Department were in Wyanet on Monday evening attending a meeting of the Mississippi Valley Firemen's Association. There was an election of officers during the business meeting. Next meeting will be held in Buda on Monday night, March 22.

Those who attended the meeting were: J. A. Hall, Ver! Clayton and William Quinney. Hostess Mrs. P.

M. Schmidt was hostess to chapter BR, P.E.O. on Monday night when a Day pro-' gram was presented by Miss Thelmc Davis. Assisting with the program was Mrs. R.

H. Stewart. Mrs. Maude Schwab presided at the serving tatye, when refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Harold Powers.

Guuests of the meeting was Mrs. D. B. McClure of Branson, mother of Mrs. A.

C. Gathmann. Mrs. E. L.

Yocum will be hostess ot the next meeting which will be an afternoon tea Feb. 8 at which time high school girls together with their teachers will be guests. W.S.C.S. to Meet W.S.C.S. of First Methodist Church will hold a regular meeting on Thursday afternoon.

Mrs R. J. Lapan will serve as program chairman. Mrs. Earl Nelson will be devotional leader.

Com mittee included: Mrs. O. E. Anderson, Mrs. William Sandquist, Miss Jennie Sayle, Mrs.

J. A. Hall, Mrs. Edith Morris, Mrs. Lloyd Werkheiser, Mrs.

Marion Dunbar and Mrs. Fred Dunbar. Make Plans Fifteen were present for the meeting of V. F. W.

Auxiliary held on Monday night in the home of Mrs. James Miller. Assisting hostess was Mrs. Wayne Hartman. The members attended a meeting held in the City Hall for centennial plans during the early part of the evening.

Mrs. Edgar. Burnett and Mrs. A. F.

Woods were named as a committee to be in charge of plans for the Auxiliary in the centennial. Next meeting of the Auxiliary will be an anniversary party Monday flight, Feb. 8. A potluck supper for members will be served at 6:30 preceding the regular meeting. Expected Home Bonnie Stock, 2-year-old twin daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. William Stock, was expected home early this week from Cottage Hospital where she had been taken for medical care. Her condition on Tuesday was reported greatly improved. Notes Birthday Ed Brown celebrated his 781 birthday at a family party in his home Monday night. Present were his daughter with whom he maker his home, Mrs.

Kathryn Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller and CENTENNIAL PERFORMERS This group of costumed Galva High School musicians presented a musical program Monday for the Rotary Club which was a preview for the centennial observance to be held this summer in Galva. In the picture on the front row from left arc Betty Mascall, Carolyn Krans, Nancy Florine and Carlcnc Hcmlkamp. Hack row, Burdctte Dunbar, Director Leonard A.

Smith, Eldon Krans, Richard Alderman and Roderic Smith. day night meeting of I. 0. 0. F.

lodge where he was paid special honors on the anniversary. Return Home Mr. and Mrs. Howard Hathaway returned home Sunday following a 3-wcck trip to California. They were accompanied to the West Coast by their son.

Jack Hathaway, who reported back to Port Hueneme, and from there will receive overseas orders. En route home, the Hathaways stopped in Fredonia, called there by the illness of Frank Farwell, brother- in-law of Mrs. Hathaway. His condition on Saturday was reported improved. Postpone Meeting Jon Griffin, manager af the University of Illinois experiment fields at Clayton, Carthage, Aledo, Oquawka and Kewanee, was the discussion leader for the Galva adult farm class meeting Monday evening.

His topic for discussion was fertilizers and ioll treatments. He used colored slides which showed very successfully how the Illinois system of permanent soil fertility'can work with model methods of fertilization. Refreshments were served by the committee consisting of Quinten Appell, Ralph C. Anderson and Ernest Carlson. The Feb.

1 meeting of the class has been postponed until Feb. 10, due to a conflict in the schedule of the speaker, K. O. Roe of the Schrock Fertilizer Company. Lodge Meeting Twenty-six were present for the regular meeting of I.

0. O. F. Lodge on Monday night. Refreshments were served by the committee, Everett Bonar and Warfield Todd.

Plan to Move Household goods of Gerald Steinbach and family were moved Tuesday to Peoria where they will reside. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard A. Smith and daughter, Linda, who recently purchased the home on NoVthwcst Third Avenue, plan to move there this weekend.

France's dream of an empire in the New World came to an end son, Robert. He attended the Mon- with the battle of Quebec in 1759. OPIN DAILY AT 1:15 P. M. CONTINUOUS FROM 1:30 P.

M. Hold AHona Mother And Daughter Banquet ALTONA The Woman's Society of the Presbyterian Church sponsored a Mother and Daughter banquet Thursday evening in the church. Preceding the banquet i half-hour organ recital by Mrs Tracy Johnston was enjoyed by the 100 guests who attended. Pink and lavender table decora tions carried out in the bouquets of sweet peas, candles and favors symbolized the mothers and daugh ters. The dinner was served by the church men.

Mrs. Wesley Shear, presiding as toastmistress, introduced interesting program. Bouquets of sweet peas were presented to the eldest and youngest mothers present, to the mother of the largest family, and to the families with three generations present. ABBY ABINGDON TONITK and THURSDAY Tha Picture Thir is Talking Aboufl JANE WYMAN In "SO BIG" WHEN BETTER SANDWICHES AND MALTS ARE SERVED GOLD-N-NUGGET WILL SERVE THEM 614 West Main Street SERVICE "750 TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE ANY MAKE NEW SHAVER. SHAVERS SHARPENED! OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO.

-j-" 110 E.AAAIN ST. I 4ih Annual "Ground Hog" Supper (Pancakes Sauwge) Tuesday, Feb. 2 LEGION Sti.ing 5 30-8 65c Chilli. 75c AdulU SI For All One DANCE HUB St. 30 EDELSTEIN R8S Drilling 91 ENDS TONITE1 ALAN LADD Color by TECHNICOLOR Starts TOMORROW YSSSS The All-Time, Grand-Time Entertainment! On Our Giant Miracle Mirror Screen With Stereophonic Sound AND HIS ORCHESTRA Sale 75 Indud.d) OYER'S SEKVSCI, OAUSBURG, ILL.

20th Ctntury-Fox preterits MONROE BETTY GRABLE LAUREN BACALL HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE WILLIAM POWELL PLUS THESE SHORTS IN CINEMA-SCOPE! WAIT DISNEY'S A NEW TREAT 'Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom" "The Coronation Parade" Galesburg's First All CinemaScope Presentation! PRICES: AOUUS 74s to 6 P.M., S8c THEREAFTER CHilDREN 35c AU TIMES (TAX PAID) READ THE WANT ADS Visit at Berwick LARCHLAND Mr. and Mrs Elmer Ray spent Wednesday eve ting with Mr. and Mrs. Gust Berg and family of near Berwick. Stronghurst Jean Whiteman and Mrs.

Ernest Lein bach are reported to be suffering from hepatitis. Mrs. Paul Strand, Ben Dowell, Frank Pearson and Mrs. Katie Walker are patients in the Burlington Hospital. Mrs.

Helen Burrell is a pneumonia patient in the Mercy Hospital, Burlington. George Crow is home from the Mercy Hospital, Burlington. Mrs. Ella Huff who Is suffering from an attack of bronchitis has gone to the Hughes Nursing Home in Roseville for the winter. Mrs.

Wilson and Mrs. Kershaw of Stronghurst are also staying there. Mr. and Mrs. P.

A. Stamp have gone to California for a vacation and to visit relatives. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union is planning to hold a silver tea in the Methodist Church Feb. 2 at 2 p.m. Mrs.

Galloway, the district chairman from Bushnell, will speak. There will also be short program. OPEN DAILY AT It13 P. M. Adult! 29c Children 12c to 6 P.

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"Shadow Man," 3:00, 5:50, 10:00 Media High School Honor Roll Listed MEDIA following names appeared on the Media High School honor roll for the third six weeks period: Freshmen: Vern Shelton, Donald Rankin, Charles Lindgren, Virginia Larson, Dolores VanArsdale, Betty Davis and Alta Mae Hardin; sophomore: Gary McCollum, Gary Cook, Leland Campbell, Curtis Brokaw and Irene Rosenbalm; junior: Cora Carlson, Anna Rosenbalm, Shirley Slusher and Marjorie Swanson; senior: Carlyle Johnson, Ardene Torrance, Sybella Saben and Beverly Munson. Former Ophiem Man Married in Cambridge OPHIEM Esther Doye and Reuel T. Gustus, two well known Cambridge residents, were married at 6 Wednesday evening by the Rev. E. M.

Lorimer, pastor of the Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Lindquist, brother-in- law and sister of the bridegroom, attended the couple. A reception for the couple was held after the ceremony at the home of the bridegroom's son-in- law and daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Horberg, who were celebrating their 16th wedding anniversary. The attendants and other relatives were present. Mr. and Mrs.

Gustus left that evening for a week's wedding trip to an undisclosed destination. Mr. Gustus is formerly of Ophiem. Americans consume about 18 pounds of coffee per capita annually. Square Dance Jan.

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HUDDLE DRIVE-IN CURB SERVICE CARRY OUT SERVICE Henderson at until 2 A.M.—Phone 8-1541 DINE EARLY! DANCE LATE! HENDERSON COMBO Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday NEW ORCHESTRA AND ENTERTAINMENT Monday and. Tuesday The Finest In Food Prepared by EARL FRINSTHAL Galesburg's Famous Chef. 2100 Grand Avenue. FRANK'S 2100 CLUB Phone The Sheridan School of Dance DIRECTORS WAYNE and VELMA CUNNINGHAM Announce MID-WINTER REGISTRATION Last classes to begin this school season are being organized now. There are immediate openings in the 5-year-old group, with other classes for 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 year olds in the making.

ALL TYPES OF INSTRUCTION IN TAP, BALLET, TOE, ACROBATIC and MODERN DANCE. Studio Located Lower Level Weinberg Arcade. FOR INFORMATION DIAL 4803. 4.