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-1 '4 PAGE THREE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1951. THE CLINTON (ILLINOIS) JOURNAL AND PUBLIC r-f Social Calendar Norma Thorp, Bride Of Gerald Wedekind Wedding In Frc Melhodlsf Church PARENTS MEET WASHINGTON P. TEACHERS AT T. A. MEE1III6 and carried a white prayer book with a purple orchid.

Miss Ruth Thorp attended her sister as a maid of honor, wearing a white embroidered organdy gown, with ballerina length shirt over yellow satin. She wore a wide yellow satin sash, white lace cloche and carried a colonial boquet of yellow roses. Robert Wedekind of Raymond, brother of the bridegroom, was best man, and ushers were Ernest Thorp, brother of the bride, and James Jackson. Mrs. Thorp chose for her daughters wedding a navy sheer dress, navy hat, and red carnation corsage.

A reception for the guests numbering 160 was in the church basement. The bride's table was centered with lighted white candles in pink holders, and on either end was the three tiered pink and white decorated wedding cake and the punch bowl. Assisting at the reception were Joyce Leggett, Sara Thorp, Laura Bell Washburn, Bernice Thorp, and Thora Bray. The couple left Sunday evening on a wedding trip and upon their return they will reside at 11 North Illinois street. Urbana.

Mr. Wedekind will be a sophomore in the University of Illinois this year. He Is majoring in Women To learn Pointers On Making Tasty Yeasl Breads Homemakers throughout Dewitt county will learn easy techniques In making sweet yeast breads on Friday, September 28, it is announced ly Miss Mary L. Dawson, Dewitt county home adviser It will be an open meeting and any women Interested may attend. Miss Helen Rodgers, regional home economist of the Wheat Flour Institute, Chicago, will conduct the pilot demonstration at the Clinton Christian church at 1:30 in.

"If you learn how to prepare basic recipes with ease and Hklll," points oat Miss Rodger. "it lakes little extra time or effort to ndupt them in Interesting ways Breads that are a little different or iiuva a now touch have a nice way of glamorizing simple meals. To illastrute her atutement, Miss Rodgers will prepare Whirligig Rolls und Clnnunion Blossom Coffee cake She also will allow home demonstration agent how to prepare a beaten yeast hatter which requires no kneading. "A beaten yeast hatter maken quick work of yeast dough baking, a Imon to those who want to make enticing coffee cakes and rolls and haven't time to make them in the conventional manner," emphasizes Miss Rodgers From the basic hatter site will prepare delirious (Vumble Squares and Orange lilossoms. Recipes for all the breads Miss Rodgers will make will he available to extension leaders In a booklet, "Thirty Breud Winners" Other basic breads outlined In this booklet are for hlseaitK, muffins, quick coffee cakes, nnd refrigerator rolls.

Miss Rodgers emphasizes the importance of enriched wheat flour foods In the daily diet. "They contain three essential B-vltamlns, Iron, protein und food energy, important nutrients provided economically," says Mies Rodgers a. children the best kind of education possible and to do so tho schools in the unit must be 1m. proved. The group approved thq project of purchasing a now pub-, lie address system for th Washington echool for this year.

will be permanently Installed, it was voted to organize a Par-, ents club of th hand. Mrs Louis IJghthallgave an Interesting outline of the years program. The general theme la to lie "Advantages We Can Give Our Children." Mr V. E. Willis told of plana for the annual carnival to be beldj Inutile school October 26.

Jack Price is co-chairman of thla event Mr. If J. Schrag, membership chairman, reported 14 paid mem- hershlp ut this meeting, and Mrs H. I) Hrelghner, Clinton council president, extended an Invitation to ail Parent-Teacher members to attend the council meeting this year. Mrs.

Harrell announced the ap- nual fall conference of District 9 will he held In Decatur, Octobr er It), Details of this conference will he given at a later date. Hostesses for the social hour were members of the committee. Jury List Drawn For September A petit Jury for the county court was drawn today. The Jurors are to report for Jury duty September 19. The list follows: Tunhrldge Mattie Ruth Crum, Jasper O.

Doss, Corwins E. Goodpasture, Mary Hunt, Ger-J trude Jensen; Creek, Paul I. Adams; Nixon, Karl Peteraon, Mary Rallshack; Barnett, Marguerite Gilmon; Cllntonla, Hazel D. Burns, Hazel Wilson, Flor-once Crydenwlse. Adda M.

Robl-'" son, Fred S. Wade, Pearl Phelps, Oscar C. Hoffman, Charieen Geer, Orlile Johnson, Dan Overleeie, -Mlnta Calllson, Isabelle Dewitt, Rose Charles Hunt; Waynesvllle, Otis Eltlng-, ton; Rutledge, Lyla Warren; Santa Anna, Cjirl Duffner, Elizabeth Wence, Charles H. Torrence, Curl L. Scott.

i 3 1 Attend Jensen Family Reunion The second anhual reunion of the Jensen family was held at Weldon Springs state park Sunday, September 9, with an attend, anoe nt 81 80 more than attended the first reunion in 1950. A bounteous busket dinner was served and enjoyed by all at noon, ufter which a business meeting and election of officers was held The vice president, Mrs. Emery Jensen of Athens, declined to lie advanced to president and suggested the present president, llusel Clark of Clinton, be reelected for the ensuing year. With the approval of all present, Mrs, Clark wan reelected president. Mrs, Emery Jensen was reelected vice president, and P.

C. Clark, Clluton, secretary-treasurer. A free-will offering wus taken to defray expenses of the reunion. After the business session the meeting was turned over to the program committee. Mrs.

Pearl Hancock of Milford hud arranged some games for botii the old und young. itlres were awurded to Amanda Hodge, 7 4, who was the oldest person present: Sharon Darlene Jensen, five and one-half months, the youngest present; Mr. and Mrs Bob Moore of East Chicago, Ind from the longest distune; Newt Jensen, 13, oldest man present. Those present by groups were Jacob Jensen, 3: Mary Allan, Amanda Hodge, 10; John Jensen, 1 1 Tlllle Evans. Regina Baker, 10; Cal Jenseu, 11; Newt Jensen, 16, and llermuu Fort-man.

6. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs, Emery Jensen, Athens; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jensen, 126 North State street, Springfield; Mr.

and Mr. Herbert Jensen and family, Mr. and Mr. George Nanre and children, Tom, Rose and Uetlle, Dean and Phyllis Jensen and June Fortman and family, all of Athens: Mrs. Pearl Hancock, Mr.

and Mrs. Roy Redburn and family. and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hodge and daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. James Reels, all of Milford; Mr. gnd Mrs Newt Jensen, Francis Edward Jensen anJ Jerry Russell Jensen, 170,1 East Carpenter atreet, Springfield; Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Brown.

Herbie and Phyllis Brown of Farmer City; Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Fortman and son.

Kenney: Bob and Dorothy Hislop. and Mr. Myrtle Allen, Clssna park; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pearson, Mrs.

Daisy Moore and Mrs. Orval Jensen, and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jenseh and children, Barbara, Garnet and Bharon of Loda; Frankie Dr end and Mr- and Mra. Glean Jensen.

Paxton; Mrs. 'John Silvko and son, Mike, Mrs. Jack Constant and son, Johnny. Bob Moore and Fred Heinz of East Chicago. Shirley and Betty Sberien of Petersburg; Mr.

and Mrs. Ernest Bartison and children, Denny and Jeanette, Uell-floweri and Mr. and Mrs. F. C.

CUrk of Clinton. The entertainment committee for toext year ia composed of boyothy Hodge, William Fortman. Edward Jensen, and Glenn Jensen. Treasure Hunt young people of the Lane Christian Sunday school had treasure hunt at the home of their teacher, Mrs. Irma Roberta, Wednesday evening.

Guests included Doris Benefiel, Leon Fink. Don "Edwards. Tommy Bundy, Cyrus Fosnaugh, Mary Alice Gano. Herbie Fosnaugh'. Delores Bennett, Donnie litter.

Bob Adcock, Dedd.Wanlland.' and Charles Lynn WllkoU. Refreshments were served. The topic, "Advantages We Can Give Oui Children By Providing Good a a a I wus wed stressed at the tlrst regular meeting of tlu Washington school A Friduv evening, September 7. The parents vlslied the various clsssi onins und became acquainted With the Sachets between the hours of 1 in hen as-fern bled in tbe gm for the regular meeting wlih Mis Harrell, tbe new picMldent presiding filoyd Arrhey. principal, extended a hearty Welcome to parents, also telling of i he tnuiiv Improvements made in the shooU during the an in met months He then introduced the Washington school faculty Truman Itohlnson talked on the change in the edm utlnnul program this your, stating tlie Imlld ing was being imed to full iapu-clty.

lie ulso emphasized the fact that it was an enforced law of the highway department of the State of Illinois "where a car Is meeting or overtaking the school Inis that one Is to stop when the arm on the Ims signal says 'stop'." lie explained the operation of stop lights on loate 51, recently Installed but not yet In operation, Ralph Robb, superintendent of the unit, told the group that the unit was attempting to gw our Try These Peeling Tricks Save time nnd temper when peeling tomatoes by giving them a pre-peeling treatment, saya food upuclallKta of the University of Illinois College of Agriculture. Stroke tlu skin with the hack of a knife until the skin Is loosened. (i mu tip of a fork Into the tomnlo nod rotate It over a flume until me skin vri ikies rligbtly Admitted To Hospital Mih Claude McAllister of Waynenvllh lum been admitted to Dcai oiichm hiwpltal In Lincoln for medical citre Moving To Florida Mr, and Mix Ini Bennett, who have been living In Decatur, where Mr. Ilcnuitt was employed as a printer, have moved to Milton, Florida, where they will ineke their home hbrhuse of Mr. Ilonnett'a health.

A daughter, Mrs, Juanita Turgeon, ulso resides in Milton 'Mr Ibmnett is a former resident of Clinton, and brother of Mrs. Harry Kennedy, 417 Went Willie street Champaign Callers Miss Lillian Beck of Champaign, spent Saturday afternoon In Cllntou visiting Mrs. Mnry Guy and Mrs. Mary Johnson, 621 Knuh Monroe atreet. Mrp.

Uci is an sunt of Mrs. Guy Truman To Confer Yilh Dewey Soon Washington. Sept. 10 (UP) The White House announced today that President Truman will confer with New York Gov. Thomas Dewey nt noon Thursday.

The Republican governor and two-tline OOP presidential nominee will report to the President on an extended Pacific tour from which he recently returned. This will be Deweys flret visit to the White House -since Mr. Truman became President. White House Press Secretary Joseph Short said in reply to questions by reporters that he did not know' for sure whether the President asked Dewey to rail or whether Dewey requested on appointment. As for the subject matter of the discussion between Dewey and the President, Short said: "The governor has made an important trip to the Pacific Hes coming in to report on It." To Celebrate Wedding r-ir 4 Tuesday Commandery pot lurk supper, Masonic hall, 6:30 p.

m. Luncheon, Country club. 1pm. W. C.

Methodist church, 2:30 p. no. It ednesday Altar and Rosary society, St. Johns school, 7:30 p. m.

Entre Nous club, Mrs. L. Jackson, 2:30 p. ni. L.

W. S. club, Mrs. R. L.

Gibson, 2 pm. Thursday South Prairie Community club, theatre party. Back From Honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Loren Cameron have returned from their wedding trip to New Orleans, and have gone to housekeeping at 67 Fair-view Place, Decatur.

Mr. Cameron, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. I).

Cameron of Clinton, is employed by the Illinois Central railroad in Decatur, and will also be a junior In James Mllllkln university there this fall. Mrs. Cameron is the former Jeanette Hughes, daughter of Mrs. Marie Hughes. 416 South Monroe street.

Rebekah Staff Members Practice Weldon Springs Rebekah lodge staff will practice Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. All members are urged to be present. L. W. S.

Club To Meet Wednesday The L.W.S. club will meet with R. L. Gibson Wednesday afternoon at 2 oclock. Cottage Prayer Meeting Tuesday The Church of God prayerf meeting will be held in the home of Mr.

and Mrs. J. T. Shepherd. 206 East South street, Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock.

Vapella High School Names 1951-52 Officers Class officers have been elected for the school year 1951-52 at Wapella High school. They are as Billows: Freshman class: President, Ronald Holland; vice-president, Melvin Bray; Gene Reporter, Hobald Fryman adviser, Miss Reldner. Sophomore class: President, AnnBell; vice-president, Mary Ann Toohlll; Helen Burns; reporler. Audrey Greene; advisor, Mr. Zarcoff.

Junior class: President, Don ald Riddle; vice-president, Kent Walden; Iris Isaac; reporter. Clara Kurtz; adviser, Mr. Mara and Miss Swafford. Senior class: President, Donald Whitted; vice-president, Carol Campbell; Shirley Holsbach: reporter, Evelyn Riddle; advisors', Mr. Schettler, and Mrs.

Blue. 1 The Retro Jr. Staff for tb' school year 19 1-5 2 is as follows: Editor, Shirley Holsbach; assistant editor. Iris Isaac; production Carol Campbell, manager, Evelyn Riddle, Darwin Sumpter, Sarah Thorp, Genevieve Carstens, Shirley 4 Holsbach; music, Genevieve Carstens; humor, Richard Beil; sports, Gary Durbin; Lawrence Toohlll; FHA, Coryia Morris; special reporter, Donald Whitted; general and alumni, Sarah Thorp; Christian, Helen Short; Methodist, Dorothy Lange; Catholic, Shirley Artman. To Read Bids For Work On Vapella Drainage District Commissioners of Wapella Union Drainage District and their counsel, Herrick ft Rudasiil of Clinton, will meet in the latters office at 2 p.

m. Tuesday to consider bids recently submitted for proposed work on the district. The bids were opened by the commissioners last week but the awarding of the contract will not be made until after the meeting Tuesday. The project calls for installation of 35,000 feet of drain tile and sewer pipe, 7,780 feet of grassed waterway, and other installations. Clinton Wins Members of the Clinton Community High school FFA chapter won third place In the siskin contest held in connection with Soil Day south of Bloomington Thursday.

Frederick Crang and Donald Dement made an error of 1.06 feet in their staked line. The Livingston county FFA boys won first and Stanford FFA boys second. it Miss Frances Chandler, daughter of Mr. and Mri. Edward Chandler of Clinton, became the bride of Charles Edward Barry, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Barrjr of Monterey Park, September 6. The wedding took place at 3:15 p. m. In the Free Methodist church with Rev.

Lawrence Strode, pastor, officiating The bride wore a brown gabardine suit with hat and vfli to match, white gloves, and corsage of white carnations. Mrs. Madaline Day. sister of the bride, was maid of honor. She wore a peach embroidered linen dress and a corsage of red carnations.

The bride's mother wore a blue crepe dress with corsage of red carnations. Russell Barry of Lincoln served his brother as best man. A reception followed the ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Day, 517 East Webster street.

The bridegroom Is in tbe Army and has been stationed at Fort iAtonard Wood, but Is being transferred this week to Fort Washington, Seattle, Wash. His bride will remain in Clinton with her parents while he is in the service. Those who attended the wedding were Mrs. Leone Burge, Clinton, sister of the bride, Mr. and Mrs.

Russell Barry, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bengler of Lincoln and Mrs. Dixie Swlngler of Clinton. Methodist Youth Have Wiener Roast Twenty-six Methodist Youth held wiener roast at W'eldon Springs on Sunday evening with directed recreation and a popuar "sing." The group decided to organise for regular activities ou Sunday evenings and named a nominating committee to bring a report this coming Sunday night.

The election of officers and Sit Installation service will be held. The members of the nomlnatihg 'comittee are Sharon Evans, Marilyn Spitier, and Eddie Gardner. Theatre Party For Club Members Mrs. Alberta MrCammon and Mrs. Zelma McCammon will he hostesses to the South.

Prairie Community dab at a thtr party-Iq Clinton Thursday afternnea- Miu Jane ODaffer. Engagement Told Invitations hava been Issned for the wedding of Miss Delors Jane ODaffer of Weldon to Elwln Andrew Fehr, eon of Mr, and Mra, Andrew Fehr of Eureka. The wedding will be Sunday, September 3, in the Methodist church in Weldon. Miss Q'Daffer, daughter of Mrs. Ruby O'Dgffer of Weldon, has completed her course In the school of parsing, in tha Methodist hospital In Peoria.

Mr, Fehr Is completing wort on, -his master's degree in, sociology at Bradjey college, Peoria. VJ.H.S. Elects (lass Officers Class officers elected Friday at Waynesvllle Township High school were: Freshmen Dale Reinhart, president; Harold Jones, vice president; Fred McGaughey, secretary; Carol Craig, treasurer. Sophomores James Adair, president; Selby Phelps, vice president; Karen Green, secretary-treasurer. Juniors Richard Furman, president; Carol Organ, secretary, Shirley Correll, treasurer.

Seniors Donald Phelps, president; Gene Price, vice president; Vona Moore, secretary-treasurer. F.H.A. Shirley Correll. president; Vona Moore, vice president; Juanita Jones, secretary-treasurer; Carol Organ, publicity chairman; Karen Green, recreation chairman. Kittye Ash, student body president.

Entertained At Dinner Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Burton.

321 North Linden street, entertained at dinner Thursday evening. Guests, sons of Mr. Burton, were Aubrey Burton and hla wife, L. D. Burton.

C. O. Burton, wife and son, Marvin, and Miss Alberta Benefiel. Aubrey 1 Burton, who Is in the Armed Forces, is leaving in few days for Ft. Lawton, from where he will be shipped overseas, snd L.

D. Burton is In the U. S. Navy, stationed at Pensacola, Florida. Parents Of Girl Mr.

and Mrs. Karl Borton of Deiand ars the parents of a girl born, ia Carle hospital, Urbana, Friday. a Simple but beautiful was tbe late summer wedding of Miss Norma Joan Thorp, daughter of Mr. nd Mrs. Claud Thorp, northeast of Clinton, when she was united in marriage to Gerald Wedekind, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Lawrence Wedekind of Raymond, Illinois, in a o'clock afternoon ceremony Sunday in the Prairie Center church. White and yellow chrysanthemums and pompons in huge baskets 'tied with white satin ribbon bows were used with lighted candelabra at the altar, where Rev. Robert Humphrey, pastor, performed the double ring ceremony. Precedlng the service, Mrs.

Frederick May of Clinton gavfe an organ recital of bridal music including I Love You Truly," "Oh Promise Me. "Always," and Let the Rest of the World Go By. Mrs. May was also the accompanist for Miss Imogens Thompson "Because" preceding the ceremony, and the "Lord's Prayer" at the close of the service. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of embroidered white organdy over taffeta.

The bodice in plain organdy was fitted and had short sleeves, the cuffs and small collar being made of embroidered organdy, the same as the full, ballerina length skirt. She wore a white lace cloche on her head Former Resident Injured In Fall Mrs. W. P. Cramer, 618 North 4 Jackson avenue, has received word that her sister, Mrs.

T. B. Hardin, 84, former resident of Clinton, is a patient in St. Francis hospital, Chicago, for treatment of a triple fracture of her left hip. Mrs.

Hardin, who makes her home with her son, Wesley Hardin, in Chicago, slipped while getting out of a chair and fell receiving the hip Injury. She recently underwent surgery on the injured member and her 4 condition is reported as satisfactory. Hard Times Party Pleases Members Eighty-four attended the hard times party and barbecue supper at the Country club Saturday 4 night. -j Bales of straw andf planks weft used lor Beats and lanterns furnished the light. Table decorations were in keeping with the hard times" theme, Prizes for the most appropriate costumes were won by Mr.

and Mrs. Lewis Nielsen and Dr. and Mrs. S. A.

Slnow. During the evening contests were held and there was group singing and dancing. The committee in charge of the party was headed by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Moots as chairmen, Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. John Herold, mV and Mrs. Abner Phares, and Mrs.

Margaret 4 Peltz. Barbara Rogers Is Married In Melhodisl Church Miss Barbara Ann Rogers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Rogers of Maroa, and Ronald B. Gray, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Wood 1 B. Gray of Springfield, were united in marriage Saturday. September 8, at 4 p. m.

in the Maroa Methodist church. Rev. Dewitt C. EUenwood officiated before 260 guests. A reception followed in the church, and after a wedding Journey they will live In Springfield.

The bride attended the University of Illinois. He attended the U. of I. and Is in the office of the Allis Chalmers Mfg. company In Springfield.

The bride wore white lare made with a net yoke with lace scallops, lace collar, and ballerina length net skirt. She wore a shoulder length veil which cascaded from a Juliet cap with pearl trim. She wore lace mitts and carried an orchid with stephanotis. Miss Norma Anderson of Chicago was her attendant in a yellow lace dress made with a ballerina length net aklrt. John Muerle of Springfield was best man.

Ushers were Donald Gray and John Rogers. Visited Parents Mr. and Capps B. Sutherland, of Chicago, visited over the week ehd with his parents, Dr. and Mrs.

C. B. Sutherland 415 South Quincy atreet. They went from here to Urbana, where they started housekeeping at 1602 Maryland Drive, Illini village, Urbana. Both will attend the University of Illinois this year.

Beta Sigma Phi Meets Tonight Beta Sigma Phi sororlt wilt mopt in the home of Mra, Harold Covey. 508 East Jefferson street, this evening at 7:30 oclock. Visiting In Texas Mr. and Mra. Lewis Fink of Tunbridge township have gone to Beaumont, Texas, where they will visit her parents, Mr.v and J.

II. Strang, and other relativeeA-Mr. and Mrs. Strang, who are th parents of eleven living childrens will celebrate thqlr golden wed- ding anniversary September 16, (Union Woman's Club To Open Season With Luncheon The first meeting of the year of the Clinton Woman's club will be held Wednesday, September 12, In the Library club rooms. The meeting, formerly scheduled for Tuesday, will be in the nature of a one oclock luncheon, and members are asked to bring a covered dish and own service.

There will be a Bbort business meeting held when a report will be given on the state convention held in Chicago in May. Following the business meeting bridge and canasta will be played. Officers and standing committees for this year are: Mrs. Ray Elllh, president: Mrs. Frank Jennings, first vice; Mrs.

H. H. Taylor, second vice; Mrs. George Lighthall, recording secretary; Mrs. Warren Stone, corresponding secretary; Mrs.

Russell Armstrong, treasurer: Mrs. Clyde Earhart, parliamentarian. Committees Press Mrs. Frank Jennings; ways and means, club member-shlp Mrs. Harold Reynolds and Mrs.

Ernie Armstrong: house committee Mrs. Carl Lowe, chairman, Mrs. George Wilson, Mrs. Joy Ives. Mrs.

Irvin Thorp. Mrs. Ed Howell; hospitality Mrs. Roland Looper. Mr.

Mary Gillen; courtesy Mrs. Warren Stone. Local chairmen of State departments are: American home and citizenship Mrs. Edward Keenan; art Mrs. Ernie Armstrong; music Mrs.

Clyde Ear-hart, Mrs. Warren Stone: legislation and civil service Mrs. Roland Looper: public welfare and health lrs, Harry Brelgh-ner; garden and conservation of natural resources Mrs. Wgrren Karr; International relations Mrs. Etta Griffin; mental hygiene Mrs.

H. H. Taylor; literature and education Mrs. Ray Ellis. Standing Committees Veterans service Mrs.

C. A. DeLong; Partridge for girls Mrs. Clyde Fry; trail rangers Mrs. W.

N. Cramer; Indian welfare Lola McCullough; youth conservation Mrs. Harold Schindler. Mrs. Roland Looper was appointed county radio chairman by the county president, Miss Genevieve Shell of Farmer City.

Wed In Lane Chuch Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rick-gauger of Clinton are shown leaving the altar of the New Christian church at Lane, where they were married Friday night, August 31, by the Rev. Edward Armstrong of Lincoln. Mrs.

Rick-gauer is the former June Brennan, daughter of Mrs. Elsie Brennan of Lane, and Mr. Rickgauer Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H.

M. Rickgauer of Clinton. He ia employed as a crusher operator at the Marquise gravel pit east of Clinton. They are living here. Altar And Rosary, SpcietyTo Meetv The Altar and Rosary society of St.

John's Catholic church will meet in St. Johne school Wednesday evening at 7:30, o'clock. This will bt the first meeting of the year, and all members are urged to be present as the year's wort will be outlined. Entre Nous Club To Meet The Entre Nous club will meet with. Mr.

L. C. Jackson, 816 West Adams street. Wednesday at 2:30 p. m.

Martha De Boi Engaged To Wed Columbus DeBois, 620 EaBt Webster street, announces the engagement and upproHchlng marriage of his daughter, Martha, to Everett Collins, soil i Mrs Alice Collins of East SI 1 ouis No dte has boon set for the weeding Miss Dvllois Is a In Clinton CoMiiunity High rclioc 1 and Mr Collipi is employed ill steel In l.u-i L'. Visitors From Milwaukee Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Welton and daughter, Jane of Milwaukee, Wls have been visiting in the home of Mrs. Marie Hughes.

416 South Monroe street. Mr. Welton Is a brother of 'Mrs. Hughes. W.

S. C. S. Will Meet Tuesday The W. S.

C. S. of the Methodist church will meet in the church parlors Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The program will be in charge of the Lydia group and the title will be "Religion and Economics." Hostesses will tbe members of the Naomi groups Parents Of Girl Mr. and Mrs Joseph Sutter of Cookeville are the parents of a daughter born Friday, August 31, at St.

Joseph's hospital, Bloomington. Mrs. Sutter is the former Mary Pflefer, daughter of Mrs. Eugene Pflefer end the lute Mr. Pflefer of Kenney.

Attended Redding Mr. and Mrs. Lester Teal and Mr. and Mrs George Lighthall and daughters of Clinton were among those who attended the Wedeklnd-Thorp wedding at the Prairie Center church Sunduy afternoon. 4-H Committee To Meet Tuesday The Dewitt county 4-H committee Will meet in the office of Miss Mary Dawson, home adviser, Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.

The afternoon will be spent in looking over the records of the outstanding 4-H club girls in the County. Tuesday night thC regular meeting of the county 4-H federation wlM be held In the Farm Bureau office. Mra. Helen Slmer, assistant county home adviser, rwas in the county office Saturday afternoon to receive from girls working on their project honor awarda, the reports for? checking. Call Two Men The Dewitt county draft hoard, has received a call for two Dewitt, men to be sent to their physical examinations September 19.

Liquor Dealers To Meeting Retail liquor dealers of Clinton and Dewitt county will go to De-. catur October 1, 2, and 3 for the 7th annual convention of Mur state association. The convention ia to be held in' St. Nicholas hotel. E.

E. ADAMS -A PLUMBING 400 East Mala HEATING Pbone S4r Dates The Raineys had two children, both eons, Harold who died eight year! ago, and Attorney Richard K. Rainey of Princeton, Illinois, (Norma's Photos)- MU Stem To Wed Willard Jenson Mr. and 'Mrs. George Stern, 1142 East Condlt street, Decatur, announce the engagement of their daughter, Shirley Ann, and Marvin Jensen, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Willard Jensen of Kenney. No date lias been set for the wedding. Miss Stern la employed at the A. E.

Staley Manufacturing company of Decatur and he is a farmer near Kenney. Birth Announcement Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cobb of Col-fag are the parents of a son. born In Mennonlte hospital, Bloomington, September 9.

This is their second son. The parents are former residents of Weldon, the mother being Evelyn Mire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldo Mire of Weldon. 1 Sudduth Estate Under the will of the late Harvey R.

Sudduth of Decatur, all of hie $2,500 estate is left to Gertrude E. Hunter of Decatur. Th will does not mention hlaj sisters, Mrs. Anna Drake of Clinton, and Mrs. Maude Scarf of Chicago, nor a niece and nephew.

i Tuesday, September 11, will be I he J9th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Rainey, 424 North 'Maple, street. They are planning no celebration this year.

Visitors From Peoria Mr, and Mrs. Paul Welton of Peoria visited here tbe past week VlUt-Mrs. Marie Hughes. 416 South Monroe street. Mr.

Welton is a brother of Mrs. Hughes. I.

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