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PAGE FOtlftTEEN ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH MONDAY, APRIL 19, 1954 Wood River Council to Open Bids On Softball Park Lights WOOD bids on the Installation of a softball field lighting system at West End Playground will be opened tonight at 7:30, when the City Council sits In regular session at city hall. City Manager R. E. Harbaugh said West End workers have a bloek building almost completed, and are ready for action. The building will house concession stands and rest room facilities.

Also tonight, the council will probably receive a recommendation from the City's Traffic Commission that the Deluxe Cab Company's request for a cab zone on Wood River near Paynic' Modern Shoe Re- builders be denied. The council had received a similar recommendation at last Monday's special meeting, but action had been deferred at that time. The company's present parking space is now on Lorena near Wood Rivel- but the firm is vacating its present quarters. Rosewood Heights Girl Feted on 6th Birthday ROSEWOOD HEIGHTS Mr. and Mrs.

Ernest Johnson entertained a group of children Saturday afternoon honoring their daughter, Donna Kay, on the oc casion of her sixth birthday. Games were played and prizes won by Kathy Ellis, Dexter Bourland, Nancy Lakin and Deborah Grader. Attending other than the winners were Mr. and Mrs, W. B.

Johnson, Mrs. Grace Nohava, Mrs. Lillian Nohava, Mrs. Barbara Foutch, Mrs. Delores Foutch, Mrs.

Irene McKce, Mrs Betty Lenlngton, Chucky Bluhm, Dale Heathcott, Delbert Grader, Peggy Ellis, Georgia Kay Arnold, Carolyn Sue Nohava, Connie Rae Gray, Eddie McKee, Lynda Kaye Lenlngton, Philip Lakin, Janet Diane Foutch and Johnny Foutch. Telegraph Want Ads CLICK A Bargain a Day the Wolf Away! Homemade BEEF BARBKCUE 12-os. 22-oz. Jar OOC 5IUC Watch tor Our Bin 3rd ANNIVERSARY SALE! COMING SOON! J. A.

W. MARKET South Roxana 3,000 Take Part In Western Club Kaster Activities KAST ALTON'. More than Wood River Home Gutted By Fire WOOD RIVKR- Fire of undetermined origin guted the small frame home of fiOTi'j E. Ferguson Ave. this morning, resided in by the Oeorge Vonlands.

Fire Chief Tom Terry said quick work of firemen in answering the alarm, kept the damage confined to the interior of the structure. Insurance on the house, owned by John Hflgan, now of Alton, had expired Saturday, it was reported. However, the contents of the house, furniture and the like, is covered by Insurance, Vonland told Chief Terry. The fire started somewhere in the rear of the hmi.se. find at least two rooms In the home were extensively damaged.

Firemen and received the alarm at 15:55 a.m. and in about one-half hour, had the fire under control and almost extinguished. Early morning traffic at Ihc intersection of Sixth and Ferguson was clogged, us drivers on their way to work on busy Sixth were slowed by the pumper in operation at that corner. ttrnther-ln-Ijuv Dim WOOD RIVKR Ira West, who died of a heart attack at his home, N. Filmore, Kdwimls- ville, the parfl weekend, is a brother-in-law of Mrs.

Lester Sklles, 465 Whltelaw Ave. body is at the Leslie Marks Funeral Home, Edwardsville. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday. East Alton Senior MYF Feted at Breakfast EAST ALTON Twenty-Uvo members of the Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship of First Methodist Church attended an Kaster breakfast at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Otto Brazier, 20!) Me- Casland following the Sunrise Service, Sunday. This group is scheduled to al- tend the police circus in St. Louis May 7. Members wishing to attend arc requested lo make reservations at 4-6291, the Brazier home. 1.000 participated in the weekend Kaster activities at the Westerner Club in programs planned for employee of Olin In- dintries and their families.

Approximately children prcompanied by 9:50 wore on hand for the traditional ccg hunt. Saturday aflnnuion. groups of children "searching in Chemical Co. to Store Acid In Tanks Near Wood River WOOD RIVKR Sulphuric acid will be shipped by barge into Wood River and stored in Stoiiffrr Chemical Company tanks when they are constructed along the met front property near here, Archie K. Albright assistant to the executive vice president, If, Slauffer, informed the Telegraph by letter from New York today.

five areas retrieved 7000 fl( lfj wou ir "available aces, each r-ontaining four randy sa IS OrnPrs that Special prizes of large chocolate rahhils were awarded lo 276children finding specially marked egg nockages. area, Albright noted Presumably Hie Standard Oil Company Refinery here would be the big customer, since the Staulfer facill- Highlight, of the weekend m-tiv-1 tjf HIP being located on a site formerly or still owned by Standard Oil Company, and some sort nf connecting pipe line is to built between the two plants, it learned. Present plans of HIP Slauffrr Read Telegraph Want Ads Daily! ities was the sixth annual Faster sunrise service conducted at the Westerner rlubgrounds. More than 700 early risers alleiidcd tbn 6 a.m. interliiilh conducted by Hif Rev.

K. .1. Kolb, pallor ol Xion Lutheran Church. IJetliallo. Choral accompaniment, for the outdoor service was by III" nil-girl choir ol the church under Htn direction of i Leonard Wilkening.

The 700 attendance exceeded the previous record attendance by some persons. The outdoor sunrise service was started by the Westerner Club in Junior Club Women to iNleel at East Alton KAST The Junior Woman's Club-sponsored Scout troop will provide the program Tuesday night when I he club at. Ihc Community Building at Program tlir-me will be "International Mrs. Willie Holder is Scout troop leader. FriemlHliipBnptistWMS To Mod al East Alton KAST Women's Missionary Society of Friendship Cioneral Baptist Church will meet Tuesday night at Ml: the church.

Mrs. Knrl Kv- oriMt, president, will preside, and Mrs. Chnrlos Shrum will have charge of the program. "Our Roots in the Pnsl." A report, on the one-day venllon in St. Louis Saturday will he presented.

Hostesses will he Mrs. Kverclt Lent hers, and Mrs. Warren Stewart. firm, in business si 1885, call lor coiishuctinn ol storage facili- Flag Presented To Torch Club WOOD American Flag was presented by the Standard Oil Foremen's Club to the Torch Club during ceremonies at the club grounds near Fosterburg Saturday afternoon. The flag was received by Marv Doil, Torch Club president, from Al Porter, president, of the Foremen's Club.

Doil then presented the flag to William Magurany, commander of the Torch Club color guard, for raising on the flag pole. Members of the color guard, all armed forces reservists employed at the refinery were Harry Reneau, Glenn Westerhold, Irvin McCourtnoy ant Carl Markovitch. Don Smith served as bugler, and Mrs. Billy Auxiliary Past Presidents to Wigs worn by British lawyers tire staying white much longet these days, being nmde of nylon instead of horse-hair as before London reports. here, including tanks, a dock 1 Hnimmel Price sang the Star Spangled Banner.

Following the ceremony, an Raster egg hunt was held for children of Torch Club members More than 7,000 candy eggs were hidden, and some 10(5 prizes were awarded. 500 Children Attend Egg Hunt find railroad siding. This construction, which is to be started by the Vollmar Bros, instruction St. Louis, as soon as the present labor strike icre is settled, and the subsequent sale of sulphuric acid, rep- thn "full extent of Stauf- cr's present plans," Albright snirl. "II there are further developments regarding our operations at Wood River, we shall be happy to keep you advised," he said.

Stauffer's headquarters are in New York Cily. Roxana Central PTA Meet Set Group Will Meet Tuesday Night at School Central School PTA will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the school auditorium. Mrs. N.

Johnson, Roxana High School librarian, will show a movie. Miss Vivian Mnquet, vo- Frank 1 cal instructor in the Roxana Fravlc. schools, will lend group singing. Refreshments will be served by the kindergarten room mothers. Italilcfl Vaccination Tuesday ROXANA.

at 7 p.m. nt the Cily Garage, Third St. and Rt. Ill, a veterinarian will be present fo vaccinate dogs. The hours will be 7 to 9 p.m.

and the price per dog is $1.50. Village license tags will also be available at that time. The license tugs arc 50 cents for male dogs and $1 for female. Class Kntcrtalncd ROXANA. Mrs.

L. K. Mus- tnin's junior class of the First Baptist Church were entertained Friday evening at the church. The Rev. Mustain read the devo- tlonals and conducted the playing of games.

Refreshments were served by Mrs. Muslaln. Awards were given for completing the quarterly workbooks lo Doris Mllllgan, Douglas Tut- tlc, Viva Hatficld, Jeanne Powers, Edith Waltrip, Cecilia Vln- yard, Cheryl Cobbol and Darrell 5rb. Others attending were Lana iahrewski, Diana Angus. WOOD RIVKR -The Vpnire- Madison unit of Past Presidents Parley of American Legion Auxiliary will be host to tfte Parley's of the district May 3.

Reservations for the meeting wns made at the Thursday evening meeting of the local group at the home of Mrs. Loyal Palmer. Acton Ave. Prize winners at Thursday's party were Mrs. Fenton Soliday.

Mrs. Peter Nader, Mrs. Fred Penning and Mrs. Mary Hutchiftson. Mrs.

Fred Penning of 646 Penning Ave. will entertain the group May 20. Pedone Retires At Standard Oil WOOD RiVKR Andrea Pedone is retiring from Standard Oil Company's Wood River refinery after more than 31 years of service. A native of Italy, where ho was born April Mrs. Phyllis Schlaflf Speaks in Chicago Phyllis S.

Schafley flew to Chicago Ihh morning to speak at a luncheon meeting of the Park Ridge Woman's Club. Speaking on "Leftist Betrayals Left Us Trouble," Mrs. Schafley said in part: "The New Deal Art ministration would not let the people know what its left hand was doing. We are close to war In hv dochina because the New Deal leftists gave the Communists large quantities of American arms and said that Ho Chi Minh, Moscow-trained leader, was a "good We fought a three-year war in Korea because Hiss-Acheson-Lflttimore leftists in the State Department gave North Korea to the Communists, and then refused to let South Korea arm itself. "When the official policy of the State Department was to put Communists in control of free and friendly nations, it is not surprising thnt, the Red Dealers allowed Communists to infiltrate total of 71 different departments of the United States Governmment." Tuesday evening, Mrs.

Sehlaf- ly will go to Springfield where she will speak to a meeting of five Bouts On Card East, West End Dad's Plan Amateur Boxing Show May 4 2.0, 1889, Pe- the Republican Women's Club of nosrcvvooD HKIGIITS Morn than 500 children attended the Easier egg hunt sponsored by the Rosewood Heights Firemen and Auxiliary and airport manager, Mel Walston at the airport Sunday nftcrnoon. Prizes, donated by local merchants and Fire Chief J. C. Smith, Included decorated baskets, pony and airplane rides and live bunnies. Refreshments were served to the children.

To Plan Chili Supper ROSEWOOD HEIGHTS Final plans for the chili supper to be given Saturday will bn made at the mooting of the Firemen's Auxiliary Tuesday night at 7:30 at the flrehouse. Hostesses will be Mrs. Frank Hellrung and Mrs. Jerry De Long Transferred to New York By Shell WOOD Mr. and Mrs.

B. W. DeLong will leave April 28 lo make their home in New York, or possibly New Jersey, whomever they -are able to locale a home. DoLong, who has been with the local refinery of Shell Oil Co. the past 21 years and in recent years has been assistant chief research engineer, has been transferred to the head offitc of Shell Oil Co.

in New York in the Products Application Department. The De Longs' home at 724 Wood River will be occupied by DeLong's parents, the Rev. and Mrs. K. E.

DeLong, who for 20 years have lived in the Grammar property at 430 Ferguson Ave. They plan to make the move next Friday and A. Pi-done done came to the United Slates in 1920. He was fin em- ploye of the Chicago and Alton Railroad before joining Standard. He spent his entire career with the company in the mechanical division, and was employed as a refinery laborer at the time of his re- tiremcnht.

Today was Pedone's last day at work. He celebrates his 65th birthday tomorrow. Manager Harry Cotton presented Pedone with a watch on behalf of he Sangamon County. School Yirldi 'Star" from the slate. He spent the Easter vacation at home and will join them in the east at the end of the school semester.

The school room is the place to find a child star, according to Raj Kapoor, Indian producer of the film Bool Polish. But his search for a girl to play the juvenile role in that picture took him into VI Bombay schools before he found Baby Naaz, whom he expects to prove a hit. In the picture she meets a kindhearted bootlegger. WOOD RIVKR. A five-bout amateur bflxing card is on tap for local fight fans Tuesday night.

May 4. at the Memorial Field House, sponsored jointly by the East End and West End Dad's Clubs. Proceeds will be split evenly between the two organizations, and used for paying for facilities, at playgrounds in those two areas. Both clubs were formed primarily to aid in development of playgrounds in their respective neighborhoods. Ira "Babe" Matheny, a former promoter, and a member of the West End Dad's, will secure the fighters for the boxing show.

Tickets will go on sale soon. If the show proves a success others will be scheduled, expressly for the purpose of raising money for the playground projects. The softball diamond at the West End will be lighted soon, and with a shelter house almost completed, will have night softball games and other activities in a short time. The East. End has pledges ol materials for their shelter house and have necessary liminary work.

They are expected to have the field in operation short lime alter the West Knd- company for his long service. Pedone also wears a diamond service pin, having completed 30 years of service with Standard on Nov. 16, 1952. Mr. and Mrs.

Pedone live at West Acton Wood River. Lorena Ave. PTA to Install Officers at Banquet Tuesday LIBERAL TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE ON YOUR OLD MATTRESS AN AMAZING mattr.u that's to your back I wonderfully restful comfort, txtro firm. Guards your back ooainil the tag or twist eon actually cause achts, paint, (trains. MADE as specified by Dr.

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Seubert, professor of education at Washington University in St. Louis, will be guest speaker at the Lorena Ave. Parent Teacher Association banquet Tuesday night at. 6:30 at the Lewis-Clark cafeteria. Mrs.

Lester Cope, president of District 29, will install new officers. Toastmistress will be Mrs. Elmer Schwalbe, and special music, will be provided by Miss Vera Jones, vocal music director at the Community High School. OK8 Luncheon Wednesday WOOD RIVER The local order of the Eastern Star, will have a potluck luncheon at noon Wednesday at the Westerner Lodge. Hostesses will be Mrs.

George Goforth, Mrs. William E. Wolf, Mrs. William Traband, Mrs. Herbert Jackson, Mrs.

Charles Cason and Mrs. Stella E. Payne. Garden Club to Meet WOOD RIVER The Wood River Garden Club will meet Wednesday at 1:30 p. at the home of Mrs.

Ann Totsch, 810 E. Ferguson Ave. Following the meeting the members will tour the flower garden of Fred Busse, 81 E. Lorena Ave. Moose To Install WOOD RIVER Officers for the ensuing year will be officially installed in ceremonies during the regular meeting of the local Moose Lodge at its home on West Ferguson Ave.

at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Lunch wlil be served following the meeting. ers. Members of the East End Dad's will have a special meeting Wednesday night, at the Waterworks, starting at Members of the West End are planning to be present also.

Wood Itlver Notes WOOD RIVER. Miss Mable Miller, a former instructor in Elemenlary School District 104, now of Rockford, spent the Easter weekend visiting former friends in the area. Harvey McDowell is reported to be in critical condition at his home, 849 Lorena Ave. Mrs. Delia Brockman of 621 Acton continues to be bedfast at her home, relatives report.

She was hospitalized for sometime last November at Litchlield and since has been a bed patient at home. Mrs. R. J. Gallman and daughter, Nancee, of 432 E.

Jennings Ave. spent the Easter weekend in Kansas City with the Gallman's son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Hosvard Dunn. Mr.

Gallman is convalescing following surgery at McCleary Hospital, Excelsior Springs, and was unable to accompany them on the trip. He has been home from the hospital two weeks and is reported to be doing well. Mrs. Anna Hartman of 844 A Two Wood River Mishaps Reported WOOD accidents in the city over the weekend resulted in no injuries, police reports showed this morning. About 11:25 Sunday night, near 31 W.

EdwardsviUe left fronts of cars being driven by James T. Walker, 25, Oakwood Alton, and Hubert G. Key, 41, 503 Monroe East Alton, were damaged. Police said Key was driving his car west on EdwardsviUe when it apparently crossed into the opposite side of the road, striking Walker's eastbound car. Key's trial was scheduled for 6 p.m.

tonight before Police Magistrate J. Thornton Lancaster. His auto was towed to a local garage, but Walker's was retained. Saturday afternoon, minor damages were listed for cars being operated by John Barach, 22, 244 Eula Wood River, and Marion R. Jones, 23, Lincoln addition.

Police said there was no stop sign at the corner of the intersection of Eaton and Second and the two cars collided in the middle of it. Lorena Ave. is reported to he slightly improved at Alton Memorial Hospital Where she has been a patient since Saturday. Mrs. Hartman is the mother of Miss Verna Hartman, instructor at Community High School.

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Alton Phone 2-2765 DRESSEL-YOUNG DAIRY GRADE A HOMOGENIZED MILK Baptist Class to Meet at Roaxna until their date of departure the junior Do Longs will be with her mother, Mrs. Addie Schilling, 8'14 Lorena Ave. Their only son, George, is a sophomore at the University of Illinois and plans to continue there after his parents move- ROXANA. The Mid-Adult class of the First Baptist Church will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church for their regular monthly business and fellowship meeting.

Hostesses are Mrs. Earl Milll- gnn, Mrs. H. Smith and Mrs. D.

Angus. Return from Florida nOXANA. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H.

Drngovich of 143 K. Third have returned from St. where they attended the 195-1 Leaders Club Convention sponsored by the State Farm Insurance Companies. Mother-Daughter Banquet ROXANA. --The Girls Athletic Association of the Roxana High School will have their annual mother-dnughler banquet Tuesday evening in the high school auditorium.

i South Itoxana SOUTH ROXANA. Dads- Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. lo- riay in the park building for their regular monthly meeting. Mr. and Mrs.

Albert J. Bione- munn have received word that their son, James, who is stationed with thu Army in Germany, has been advanced to a corporal. Mrs. Bienemann and their infant son reside in South Roxana. QUIET PLEASES! Yes sir, the new WORTHINOTON Package Air Conditioner is the quietest unit made! Only cool comfort tells your customers it's running! And look at these other Worthington features that make this your beet buy in air conditioning: Operation MILLER'S WOOD RIVER ft FERGUSON WOOD RIVER Values to $10.98 Limited Quantity SPORTSWEAR Blousis Shirts Jackets Druses $2 deviation 'rears-Ahead" Coed looks We'll be glad to ihow you how thii new WOKTHINOTON unit maket hot weather big business weather! Dial 4-1364 modern PLUMBING ft HEATING COMPANY Muln Kust Alton STARTS TUESDAY, APRIL 20TH, AT 9 O'CLOCK All Wool Famous Label COME IN! TRY IT! SEE WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU! SERVICE FOLLOWS EVERY SALE CHWARTZ FURNITURE COMPANY TO NOTICE PROPERTY OWNERS OF WOOD RIVER DRAINAGE ft LEVEE DISTRICT The 3rd INSTALLMENT ond 2nd ANNUAL BENEFITS tgx of the Wood River Droinoge Levee Dist.

ossessment are now due and payable, before June 1, 1954, ot the DRAINAGE LEVEE DIST. office, 9 Sixth Wood River. After June 1, the unpaid otsessment will be certified delinquent to the County Treasurer for addition to general unpaid taxes. Have a description of your property available when making payment or inquiry. Offiet Hiurti 9 M.

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