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THE BELVIDERE DAILY REPUBLICAN WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13. 1943. r.vo. PERSONALS if. SOCIAL MEWS 1 1 EMS ain, determined to fight against a general rupture of diplomatic relations with Franco Spain or any action they consider similarly drastic, are devoting overtime thought to the means of combatting the growing pressure for a break in relations.

Reliable persons disclosed that Secretary-General Trygve Lie of the UN had made an unsuccessful personal appeal to American delegation to abandon its opposition to Poland's proposal that the assembly order all United Nations to break off relations or some similar move. School Librarian Talks To Washington Miss Mary Alice Smith, Belvi-dere high school librarian, was guest speaker Tuesday evening at the November meeting of the Washington school Parent-Teacher association-held in the school-house. In keeping with the observance -of National Book week she gave a talk on children's books. She also distributed lists of and Mrs. James Stenerson.

Each was presented with a gardenia corsage to wear during the dinner, similar corsages also being given to several other ladies who were special guests. Introduction was made of several guests, among them Mrs. Mildred Worden, president of the American Legion auxiliary; George Legion post commander; Mrs. Eva Delaney, president of Hurlbut Woman's Relief corps; Mr. and Mrs.

Clinton Spackman, sixth district V.F.W. commander and president; County Judge F. A. Oakley, John A. Fair, Belvidere township highway commissioner; State's Attorney J.

Strom; Dr. Gordon J. Kaske, Navy club commandant; and Major H. M. Uptegrove of the local Salvation Army, wo pronounced the invocation.

1 Flowers were provided for the tables as a gift from Mrs. Pearl Anderson of Lyon and Anderson, florists. Guests were invited to remain for a dance following the dinner. Basket Social Held By Russellville About 85 members and guests of the Russelhille school Parent-Teacher association met in the schoolhouse Tuesday evening for an old-fashioned basket social. R.

F. Anderson served as auctioneer to sell the boxed lunches, after which the served coffee to accompany the lunch. Light refreshments were also sold by the organization, the project adding $40, to the treasury? Each family attending had been invited to prepare one entertainment feature for the social, and a varied program was presented, including three short plays, readings and -music "Janet Acker-man gave two readings, and Mrs. Ida Moan gave a reading of several Edgar Guest poems, "Among the musical numbers were piano selections by Mrs. Edwin Walberg, Shirley Johannings-meier and Arlene Mizner, "who also played the guitar, Hawaiian guitar music by jpharles McClen.

then, and vocal id instrumental selections by Viola Stockhaus, Dorjs Rubert and Darlene Sun-den. The next regular meeting of the which had been planned for November 21, will be held instead on Tuesday evening, November 26. (cuesring i-i ACTIVITIES l- Troop Girl Scouts of Troop 3 held a meeting Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 in the home of their leader, Mrs. Graydon Miles. During the meeting the girls worked on foods and housekeeping badges towards their first class Scout badge.

Charlotte Bennett, scribe Britain Studying Plari To Ask For Election In Spain LAKE SUCCESS, N. Nov. 13 Britain js toying with a suggestion that 'the United Nations ask Francisco Franco to submit to el supervised plebiscite and proye whether the Spanish people want his it was learned today. Ernest Bevin, British foreign secretary, while here principally for the big four foreign ministers' talks, is working personally on the Franco case and is consulting British cabinet members in London on the plebiscite proposal'. While the idea still is being explored," Bevin and other "British officials were said to feel it might be what they are looking for to counter the growing demand that the UN general assembly take drastic steps to unseat Franco.

Both the United States and Brit- to relieve stuffiness, invite 2 It's wonderful how a little Va-tro-nol up each nostril relieves stuffy transient congestion. If you need relief tonight, try it I Follow directions in package. if nose fills op Vhortekers Plan Holiday Parties The Vhortekers of the First Presbyterian church, carrying out a custom of a party-a-month, are making plnas for a Thanksgiving party and a Christmas party. At this week's meeting, held Tuesday evening in Fellowship hall in the church, committees were named to arrange for the events. The Thanksgiving party will be held Tuesday evening, November 26, in the church parlors.

The committee in charge will include Donald White, Addison- Newport, Miss Virginia Ransley and Miss Jeanne Kolar. The Christmas party is to be held December 21 in County Line grange hall, With a Christmas dinner and program. The committee for that party includes Sam Whitney, Miss Irene Scott, Miss Phyllis Barker, and Robert Newport. The Vhortekers also plan to go caroling December 23. The members have been invited to attend a young adult rally in the Elgin Epworth Methodist church December 8.

Those planning to attend have been asked to notify their president, Miss Kolar, by December 5. At last night's meeting Miss Irene Scott led the discussion program, basing' -her talk, on an article on prayer by the noted religious leader, Stanley Jones. Delos Starke led the devotions. Following the program refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs.

Leslie Gill. Next Tuesday Miss Luella Benson will have the lesson and Miss Virginia Ransley and Ralph Swar-ens will serve the luncheon. Dinner Given By V.F.W. For Veterans Mrs. Gladys Armbruster; president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, announced today that about 350 guests were present at an Armistice day turkey dinner party given by the V.F.W.

post and auxiliary Monday evening in the clubrooms. Guests included Gold Star mothess, veterans of World Wars 1 and 2, and officers of other local patriotic organizations in addition to V.F.W. post and auxiliary mem bers. Among the Gold Star mothers were Mrs. Jane Sellick, Mrs.

Ethel Magee, Mrs. Hazel Gearhart -Spring Unit Lesson On Work Efficiency As a roll call response at the November meeting of the Spring unit of the Boone. County Home Bureau, held recently in the home of Mrs. Mott Shattuck, the members gave suggestions.about labor-saving devices. The theme of home efficiency was also carried out in'the major lesson for the month, "Kitchen Storage Space," which was presented by the home adviser, Miss Dorothy Pratt.

During the business meeting, which was opened with repeating of the Home Bureau creed, plans were made for an east-west membership contest. Mrs. D. Crawford, 4-H chairman, reported that the 4-H club had ten new members. Mrs.

Ruby Lander reported on a 4-H meeting which she had attended in Missouri recently. Health and safety reports were given by Mrs. Lander and Mrs. WrateHill. The December meeting of me unit is to be held in the home of Mrs.

Elmer Fidder, the program to include a noon potluck dinner. Each member is invited to bring a guest to the meeting, and also to have with her an article to be sold in a "silent auction." Carrier Wanted For North Side route. Apply at ReoubJican office. 30tfX DECKLE EDGE Pvt. Thomas Nilsen from Fort Belvoir, is visiting his mother, Mrs.

Beulah Nilson, 525 East Madison street, and other relatives for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ogan of Lyndon were guests here last week end in the home of Mrs. Ogan's brother-in-law and sister, Mr.

and Mrs. Ralph Hoagland, near Herbert. A nephew, Edward Forder, of Gait, was also a guest in the Hoagland home. The visitors were here for the opening of the pheasant season Monday. James D.

Adams, naval trainee, returned today to Great Lakes after a week's visit here with his grandfather, W. L. Taylor, of 1021 Whitnpy; boulevard. Adams, graduate in June of Belvidere high school! enlisted in the navy" and started training last August. Operators Called.

To Mine Parley WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 Secretary of Interior J. A. Krug today conferred with spokesmen for the soft coal Industry and then scheduled an afternoon conference with John L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers, on the same wage dispute.

Neither side would reveal what was discussed, but it was assumed that Krug was. exploring the possibility of having the mine owners take over negotiations with Lewis. Krug negotiated the present government contract with Lewis after the government seized the mines last May. The conference came amid signs the government was preparing a settlement formula to submit to the operators and Lewis. Use a Classified Ad for Results DR.

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Belvidere. Illinois VELLUM liable NAME AND ADDRESS box of this stationery. WE MUST HAVE Your Christmas border for Ryf imprinted Stationary BY SATURDAY NIGHT NOV. 16 WANTED! GIRL FOR Secretarial and Stenographic Work Good Pay for Experienced Girl Pleasapt Working Conditions Mrs. Graves Hostess To Blood's Point Society Mrs.

Thad M. Graves, president of the Blood's Point society, was hostess to the members Tuesday afternoon for their monthly meeting, entertaining in her home on West Second street The members joined in singing at the opening of the program and also took part in the afternoon's program in their roll call response, answering to their names with miscellaneous items of interest. Mrs. Graves presided at the meeting. Light refreshments were served by the hostess during the social hour following the Tin December meeting of the society will be held in the home of Mrs.

Ben Aten, 822 East avenue. Mrs. Elizabeth Hartshorn will be assisting hostess. Ilousevvarming Held By Nurse's Club A surprise housewarming was given by members of the Registered Nurse's club in honor of one of the club members, Mrs. Clinton Blatc hf ord, Tuesday evening.

The group pf nurses, as one feature of their regular monthly meeting, met at the new home of Mrs. Blatchford at 619 Pearl street and presented her with a purse of money and another gift. Two special guests were present for the party, Miss Irene Cassidy, a friend of Mrs. Blatchford, who is visiting here from Chicago, and Miss Evelyn Zimmerman of Chi cago, former nurse in Highland hospital. During the meeting last evening the nurses also held their annual election of officers, naming Margaret Woods their new president.

Mrs. Loretta Coonley was chosen vice-president; Miss Adeline Ryan, secretary; and Mrs. Laura Perrson, treasurer. A potl.uck luncheon was served. The members decided last evef- nlng to have their December meeting in the form of a Christ mas party, to meet for dinner the -Griff eth Guest house.

Nightingale Club Will Meet Thursday Miss Helen Vincent will be hotess Thursday evening to the Nightingale club, entertaining in her home at 416 West Sixth street. The meeting is to begin at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Robert Bucklin will be assisting hostess for the meeting. St.

Jn Hears Mis Ora Oajle Hesser St. James school Parent-Teacher association heard Miss Ora Gayle Hesser of Chicago a dramatization of "Underwirfgs," from her book "May Day Stories," and an account of her interesting experiences in theatrical productions as a feature of the program Tuesday night in the parish hall. Miss Hesser is well-known as an author, of children's stories. Her appearance here was in observance of American Education week and National Book week. Joseph Conwell, vice-president.

presided for last night's meeting which was attended by a large group of members and friends; Following opening prayer by the Rev. E. P. Petit, assistant pastor of St James church, a brief business was held. Final plans were made for the dance planned for Saturday night in the Knights of Columbus half under sponsorship of the PT.A.

Proceeds will be used to buy athletic equipment for the school. It "was announced that school children would present a Christmas program as the feature of the program at the December Showing of moving pictures of the 1946 baseball world series will be one of the features of the February meeting. Miss Hesser, was introduced by Mrs; Clay Grimm, program chairman. Her dramatization and talk were followed by an article, "Books Are Bridges," presented by Mrs. Joseph Conwell.

This article listed many recommended for children of different ages Posters on the subject of books arrayed in different rooms of St. James school were then inspect- cd, the excellence of many winning high praise. Prize winners by grades in the poster contest and the subjects of their products are: First grade: "Irvine Huck, "Hickory, Dickory Dock;" Mary Bann. "Simple Simon;" Bobby Leonard. "Pussy Cat." Second erader Kenny Smith, "Queen Of Hearts;" Anita Kuss, Three Little -e Kittens;" Loud! Huddlestun, "Lucy Locket." Third grade: David Grimm, "The Devil's In The, Bad Book;" Donna Jo Falkenstein, "Scare Crow;" George Zvonar, "Red Hot Sun." Fourth grade: Robert Bann, "The Young Warrior;" Barbara Haley, "Peter And.

The Wolves;" Charles Hucki "The Mighty Fifth grade: Buddy Garngan; "Big Boy;" Dick Thornton, "Chief Blackhawk Buddy Anderson, "Kit Carson." Sixth grade: James Coleman, "Fur Traders Of Old West;" Francis James, "No School Friday;" Richard Whitehead, "Silver Chief." Seventh grade: Jack Wolf, Ail-American;" Marianne Miler, "Picture Writing;" Robert Kelley, "Indian Hunt." Eighth grade: Carol Early, "Indian Attack;" Mary Grady, "Hiawatha's Wooing;" William Garri-gan, "Mojave Joe." With" the exception of young WJolfs poster, all in the seventh and eighth "grade 'prize-winning list were based on "Song And Life Of HiaWatha." Hostesses during the poster inspection were; "Room: one "and two, Mrs. Anna Hiick and Mrs. Joseph Vilmain; room three and four, Mrs.1 Fay Newell and Mrs. Joseph Conwell; room five and six, Mrs. Harold K.

Jensen room seven and eight, Mrs. John Brady;" After examining the posters, the group returned to the parish hall for a social hour, Mrs. Joe Vilmain and Mrs. Walter Hicks Hostesses for refreshments, were Mrs. George Whitehead, chairman; assisted by "Mrs.

George Thornton and Mrs. Joseph Moore. Dorcas Society Meeting: Postponed The meeting of the Dorcas society of. the First Presbyterian church which was to have been held this" evening has been postponed one week Until Wednesday evening, November 20, because of the "church baZaaf tonlghtr: The meeting is to be held in the home of Mrs Earl Davis on East Lincoln avenue. Circle.

Flan Joint Meeting Thursday Circles and C. of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist church will hold monthly meetings together this i'week, gathering Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the church parlors. Circle will have charge of an auction Also included on the program will be music by the Mothersing- Mrs, Klzer To Entertain Domestic Selene Club The home of Mrs. Harry Kizer on West Lincoln avenue will be the Retting Friday afternoon for a meeting of the Domestic Science Club, Mrs. J.

Diehl to be co-host-css for the day. The program-Is to include" an auction sah? con-hictid by the-club'a ways-and moans Members will answer to the roll mil with items about current events. suggested books selected as appropriate for different age groups as a guide for home reading. Miss Smith was introduced by the program chairman, Miss Ruth Helligas. At the opening of the' meeting, conducted by the president, Mrs.

Everett Grimes, Arthur Holm; vocal music director in the city schools, led. the group in community singing, with Mrs. Holm as piano accompanist. The" third grade won the banner last evening for having the largest percentage of parents present, while Mrs. Lester Walters was given an attendance prize.

During the social hour 'at the close of the meeting refreshments were served by mothers of fifth grade students under the direction of Mrs. Bernard Rode. Witbeck A. Meets Friday The monthly meeting of the Witbeck school Parent-Teacher association is to be held Friday evening, beginning at 8 o'clock, in the schoolhouse. The program will feature the showing of colored slides by the Rev.

James E. Walker, pastor of the First PresbyteVj-an church, pictures taken he was serving as naval chaplain in the Pacific. Also included on the program will be electric guitar music by Bobby Eklund ana Harold Anderson, and songs by the school children. Mrs. Henry Heller and Mrs.

Ira McCoy will serve as program chairmen, while the refreshments committee will be composed of Mrs. Ray Karr, Mrs. Richard Lewis and Mrs. Denver Cordray. Neighbors Organize Bonus Roundup Club Several neighbors of the Bonus community who have been meeting every few weeks for a card party have decided to give their card club a name and to have regular monthly meetings.

The members, about tables of players, have dubbed their organization the Bonus Roundup club. The next regular party will be held December 14 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fleming. Last week end the club had a party, Mr, and Mrs.

Roy Latt entertaining in their home. As customary the group played pinochle, with Byron Reser and Mrs. Whitman Taylor winning high honors. Low scores were made by Mrs. Glen Fleming and George Keast.

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