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SEC THE PANTAGRAPII. BLOOMINGTON. ILLINOIS. SATURDAY. APRIL 25.

195J. The Land of Palms, New Mrs-Robert G7es 1,000 at State Julius Gerihs Wed Here i First Aid Class 3r A. Palmists is Balmy Bellflower WSCS Meeting; Elect Mrs. Pike named for him, "This scene is Still Open worth a trip abroad." The town More than 1.000 women attended Visit Florida After Absence Of 26 Years itself is a ghost town having been the annual meeting of the Woman's beaten by time and floods. The Society of Christian Service of the stale and federal governments are Illinois Conference of the Method ist Church Thursday in Galesburg buying the town and will make it a national park.

The three states 1 First Methodist Church. Seven of Maryland, West Virginia and hundred Methodist societies were Virginia, devided by the confluence of the Potomac and the Shenandoah represented. MRS. A. D.

STIVERS of Gales Rivers, meet at Harpers Feiry. burg, re-elected conference treas Eight miles up the pike is Charles BELLFLOWER (PNS) A series of first aid classes will be-ein at Bellflower at 1 p. m. Tuesday to be held weekly at the American Legion building under the auspices of the Bellflower Legion Auxiliary-Robert Dennis of the Illinois Telephone Company of Blooming-ton will instruct the classes. The hours and number of classes will be decided at the first session.

A minimum charge will be made for textbooks, made available by the McLean County first aid organization. Twenty one are enrolled for the classes, more may enter until the urer for the next year, reported that $116,555.14 was raised the first three quarters of the conference Town named after a brother of George Washington. His home as well as brother Samuel's are still year toward the missionary goal standing as well as the home 61 BY HELEN RORABACH Heading South it was a thrill to see Spring burst forth in Southern Illinois the delicate shades of early green leaves anticipation for the first glimpse of Spanish moss and the first palm trees, seeing Silver Springs through glass bottom boats and drinking quarts of fresh orange juice. Upon crossing the Florida state line tourists are confronted with signs which read "Orange Juice. All you can drink for 15 cents." Farther South the sixns say "All you can drink for 10 cents" and deeper in the state when the travelers have of 5165,000.

An advanced goal of Bushrod Washington, a nephew, $167,500 for next year was pledged at the afternoon sessions by the seven districts. The latter still has the original boxwood gardens. The race track with three yearly meets has kept Charles Town alive. Other conference officers elected to serve the new year beginning June 1 were Mrs. Le Roy A.

Pike, Heading for the Pennsylvania Pontiac, president Mrs. F. E. 'classes are under way. They are iMrs.

Allen Flint, Mrs. Loren Forrest. Mrs. Walter Lawrence, Mrs, Luther Ward. Mrs.

William Beck- hi a 1 Lewis, Tolono, vice-president; Mrs. become slightly satiated the Turnpike we passed thousands of acres of apple orchards which had been ruined by the freeze which Fred Garrels, Lacon, recording secretary; Dr. Lawrence L. Butch price is 5 cents. In the Indian River section the drink is given er, Champaign, secretary of pro came the night we were in Charles when purchasing fruit to send motion.

MARRIED in St. Mary's Church April 11 were Mr. and Mrs. Julius Gerth. who are at home at 1002 XV.

Taylor St Mrs. Gerth is the former Mrs. Lois Wise. 803" i W. Jackson St.

iUwkm.Fbou Town. The turnpike found us in snow covered mountains with more North to friends and relatives Departmental secretaries i n- Icy, Mrs. Earl Tibby. Mrs. Wayne Trimble, Mrs.

Roy Kumler, Mrs. LinviUe Amdor. Mrs. Kenneth Golden. Mrs.

Clark Bierbower, Mrs. Carol Jayne. Mrs. Ray McCartney, Mrs. William Timm.

Mrs. James MacGregor. Mrs. Wayne Gee. Mrs.

Earl SchmelL Mrs. E. Signs have ruined the land of coming down. Peeling tanned legs feel cold and look odd in a snow storm. clude: Spiritual life cultivation, Mrs.

W. P. Massock, Farmer City; missionary education, Mrs. C. D.

palms the land of palmists too BABY TALK Trailers, houses, shacks are along the highways with the seeress' 'W. Moots. Mrs. IL G. Williams.

FISHER CLUB SLATES SALE -'w Mrs. Arthur Curtis, and Mrs. Pearl FISHER (PNS) The Fisher i I Wells. ready and willing, for a dollar, to look into the future. Tourist bait is everywhere.

Tourists make up Woman's Club will hold a rum mage sale May 1 from 2 to 8 p. m. COOKING'S FUN the major industry of the entirei and May 2 from 8 to 11 a. m. at state.

the Bethel A.M.E. Church, corner New Names In The News of 4th and Park streets in Cham RENNET (PNS) Mrs. Robert Giles was Miss Marilyn Miller before her marriage April 2 in Keokuk, Iowa. Her parents are the Lee Millers of Kenney. Mr.

Giles is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Giles of Clinton. The newly married pair is at home near ParnelL paign. Articles for the sale will be Other signs proclaim shell delicious smoked shrimp, candy, speed for truck 45 received Tuesday at the Fisher Methodist Church.

miles per hour, 5a for cars jalousies, the slatted windows, and one read "Cocoa Beach miles Lawson, Aledo; Christian social relations and local church activities, Mrs. W. H. Gronemeier, Blooming-ton; student work, Mrs. Earle Emme, Peoria; youth work, Mrs.

Herman Stolz, Decatur; children's work. Mrs. Cecil Reise. Downs; supplies, Mrs. Emma Ebcrhardt, Arthur; literature and publications, Dr.

Maud Gomel, Champaign. Others include, missionary personnel, Mrs. Harry Gidel, Decatur, missionary service, Mrs. Max Rei-del, Decatur; status of women, Mrs. Meade Mc Williams, Pawnee; chairman of research.

Mrs. Le-land L. LawTence, Champaign; dean of Summer School. Mrs. A.

B. Applebee, Jacksonville. Members of the Research Committee are Mrs. 1 a L. Lawrence, Champaign; Mrs.

Donald Armstrong. Cooksville; Dr. Lawrence L. Butcher, Champaign; Mrs. Preston B.

Horst. Decatur; Living in Bloomington Cullom PTA from Confusion." Jane Louise Unsbee, daughter of LaRue and Irene Unsbee of Saunemin. was named after her Sunday Night Supper Sprin? Vegetable Chewier Corn Pancakes Crackers Bacon Curls Maple Syrup Coffee CORN PANCAKES Ingredients; 1 egg. cup milk, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine (melted 1 tablespoon sugar, one 1-pound can cream style corn, 1 cup pancake mix. A quick look at the City of Okee Plans Public chobee proved to be the only place in Florida not changed in 26 years.

i i mother and her aunt, Mrs. Howard King, of Loami. The young miss arrived April 16 at St. James Hospital, Pontiac, and weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces. J.

W. Simmons of Saunemin, Mrs. Ona Unsbee of New Berlin and Carl Unship of TVoahir arp cranrlnarpnts It has never grown up to the broad streets and planning of the boom days of 1925. Here is where we Square Dance learned tourists can no longer buy small alligators to send to friends CULLOM (PNS) The Par A law has been passed, with Joyre HilJenbrand i i while John Richardson of Spring-! ent-Teacher Association of Cullom a fine of 500 dollars and six months field is a paternal great crand- uriu is a paiemai great Mrs. Kenneth Minteer, Keithsburg; Mrs.

Frank Marston, Jacksonville; Consolidated Grade School will ponsor a "Gay Nineties" dance grana-' I i. emu nmv im. father. The newcomer has two'JOVCG tlllu enDTQUCl "ibined: stir in melted butter, brother, Gary Lewis, 64, and suar and corn. Add pancake mix Gregory LaRue.

24. GOMCl to 00e stirring only until mixed. Drop -J 1 from mixing Fpoon on a hot lightly Mrs. L. Lewellyn.

Pekin, and Mrs. W. A. Dobbins, Springfield. in jail, for possessing one riding 100 miles along the 700 mile Lake Okeechobee with buzzards in the sky waiting for victims of speeding in the high school gymnasium Friday, May 1.

Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Robbins, who were married April 17 are now at home at 712 E. Bissell St. Mrs.

Robbins is the former Jeannette Zoller, daughter of the Andrew Zollcrs of Danvers. Hawkins Photo cars. Floridans drive one of two inree year old Douglas Leslie L.r. A creased criddle. makinz Dancakes ft.

mmm in ww about 3 inches in diameter. Bake ways super slow and super fast Dalton Edward Runtine II, born Aoril 19 at St. Marv's HosDital in THAWVILLE (PNS) Joyce SMcn tUrn'T'e nCT Bellflower Elecfs District Delegates BELLFLOWER (PNS) Business transacted at the meeting of The beaches of the East Coast are crowded. The skin game in Streator. Parents of the two boys Hildenbrand will represent Thaw- syrup jiakes about 18 pancakes.

Florida is burn, peel, burn. Gal There will be dancing from 8 p. m. till midnight. The Mrs.

and Her Misses All Girl School Orchestra will furnish the music. The "queen," Carolyn Read and "king," Billy Ommen will be crowned at 8:30 p. m. and there will.be a floor show at 10 p. m.

Tables may be reserved at Van's Cafe. Lunch will be served throughout the evening. the Bellflower American Legion are Dalton and Purnell Bunting of ville American Legion Auxiliary at Note: To substitute whole kernel Dwight, while the Ed K. Powells Girls State in Jacksonville June for the cream style corn in this of Burgaw, N. and the Leslie j16.24 recipe, thoroughly drain a 1-pound A.

Buntings of Dwight are grand-! 'can of whole kernel corn. Mea- parents. The newcomer weighed U-A. i0r. in.

Robert s-Thawille sure thf Ions of baby oil and commercial lotions are used daily. The fabulous ocean drive to Miami Beach Auxiliary Wednesday night is an with its thousands of motels, hotels and cabanas new ones being 7 pounds, 8 ounces. i'Kn nooi. sne is active in and mix with nounced by Mrs. Wayne Gee, president.

The sale of 550 poppies will be sponsored by the unit, with Mrs. school band, girls and mixed chor- the drained corn. The Alvie Lindgrcns of Paxton us. solo and ensemble work. Girls have named their 7 pound.

13 Athletic Association, and is junior lAUL ClAU)1, Edd Otto serving as chairmen; 52 ounce son Robert Alvie Lind-" superintendent of Thawville Meth-rr wnwcf gren. following his birth April 17 iodist Church. She has worked in1 HARTSEURG (PNS) Mrs. To Music Camp at Paxton. The baby has a five 14-11 for four years, and is current-'rea u- mcnum ana imam year old sister, Carolyn Orcllly president of the local club and Jayne Anne, were pe- Brcfe-fecf Honor Guest s- -y.

Lanagren. lirandparents are the secretary of the Ford County u1? ai. 'rY Orville W. Fosters and the Oscar Federation. day evening in the Arnold Rade-maker home.

Prizes at games went to Mrs. WSCS Elects Mrs. Fink In Thawville THAWVTLLE (PNS) Mrs. Lewis Fink was elected president of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of Kenney Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon at the church. Lindgrens of Paxton.

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond D. Hoi MRS. LOIIRKNZ HONORED At Shower was voted to the current drive of the American Cancer Society.

Delegates elected to the 17th district convention to be held Saturday at Chenoa are Mrs. Forrest Woods, Mrs. Earl Schmall, Mrs. H. G.

Williams. Mrs. Alex Dykes. Mrs. Roy R.

Kumler and Mrs. Wayne Gee. Nominating committee to have charge of the 1953 election of officers, appointed by Mrs. Gee. are Mrs.

Forrest Woods, Mrs. J. J. Foster and Mrs. Earl Schmall.

John LeGrand. Mrs. Harold Hamer NEW HOLLAND (PNS) and Jovce DeEtte Finchum. len named their new son DonnU Mrs. Henry Lohrenz was honor: Guests were present from Lin- Nell Hollen following his erected and squeezed between the looming towers.

The most difficult job is to find a name, not used before, for the new tinted edifices. Miami was not a favorite spot a quarter of a century ago. They can still have it. Little change in glorious Palm Beach with the exception of the boarded-up mansions of the Dukes, Stotesburys, Phipps and Dodges. No help.

Many of the wealthy families now stay at the Breakers or on yachts or take small houses for the Winter rather than to try to staff the once beautiful Spanish residences. Indeed, a way of life has passed. The shops on Worth Avenue are still glamorous and the restaurants in the patios have a quiet dignity and charm. All shades of pink were featured in the gown shops. MINONK (PNS) A miscel laneous shower was held on Wednesday evening at the home of April 16 at Gibson City Hospital.

S11051 8t a birthday din- coin, Emden. Hamburg, New Hol-The Hollens 17. months ago lost a Dcr in ncr homc Wednesday. land and San Jo5e. l'i day old son and say that the mn.ni new baby looks a great deal Mrs.

Vernon Pelz, honoring Miss Doris Elbert of Metamora whose marriage to Melvin Forney will others elected lor the new church year, which starts in June, include Mrs. Lowell Humphrey, vice president; Mrs. Paul Huber, Norma Wilson Heads Hopedale FHA Girls the other boy. The Hollens have a 5 year old. David Ray.

Dennis Neil weighed in at 6 pounds. 13 ounces. Grandparents are the Atr, ii Huffs and the Milton Hollens, all of Gibson City. take place at the St. Mary's Church at Metamora on Thursday.

Mrs. Lowell Forney was assistant hostess. Games were played recoraing ana promotion secretary; Mrs. Thurman Tefft, treas HOPED ALE (PNS) Norma Wilson was elected president of i with prizes being presented to the bride-to-be. She received an assortment of china, glassware, bed Hopedale Chapter, Future Home- urer; Mrs.

Alvin Trowbridge, secretary of supplies; Mrs. Carl Fort, student work; Mrs. Frank Lem-mel, secretary of spiritual life; Mrs. Burtel Carlson, secretary of maker's of America, at their meet ding, linen, cooking utensils and A ride along the hard sands of other gifts. Guests attended from Metamora, literature and publications: Mrs.

Washburn, Henry, Benson, Minonk and Flanagan. Theron Rybolt, secretary children's work and Mrs. Raymond Krutz, secretary of missionary A lete bulletin from the R. Hess Quiscnberrys of McLean states that they have changed the name of their new son from William Sanford to Jay Sanford Quis-enberry. A new grandchild for Mrs.

Gladys Shapland of Mansfield and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Beckenholdt of Farmer City has been named Linda Lou Reckenholdt. She is the first child for the Franklin Beck-enholdts of Mansfield and weighed 8 pounds, V.i ounces at birth April IS in Mennonite Hospital. Daytona and St.

Augustine Beaches with a speed limit of 10 miles per hour. A good change from the days when speeders picked off a sun bather or a child playing in the sand. Races are still held at specified times. Radar and electrically controlled roads cut down the speed of motorists in many places. An hour spent at Marine Studios education.

ing Thursday. Other officers are Marilyn Imig, vice-president; Nancy McDermott, secretary; Mary Faith Springer, treasurer: Lila Lee Springer, reporter; Loretta Horsch and Cheryl Stokes, historians; Peggy Hatton, parliamentarian, and Mrs. Menno Springer will be the chapter mother. The members will circulate a gypsy basket among the member's families in order to make money for their Annual chicken supper, held at the end of each FHA year. Central Illinois Organizations Mrs.

Charles Peacock, Mrs. GIBSON CITY (PXS) De-lores Suter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Suter of Gibson City, will go to DuQuoin Music Camp this Summer as a representative of Gibson City Junior Woman's Club. Delores, a junior, will sing in the chorus.

Clark Alexander, and Mrs. John Brown will serve as a committee on Christian social relations, and WASHINGTON UNA WASHINGTON (PNS Royal Neigh "the worlds only oceanarium" is bor Lodge. 7:30 p. m. May 6, with Mrs.

local church activities. Emma Gocker and Mis. ttose i renzei. a fascinating time spent with the odd creatures of the under-water. at the Frenzel home.

Mrs. Lowell Monts, Mrs. Willard Jensen, Mrs. Hale Henderson, and ODELIi CALENDAR Ten in the morning will catch the Mrs. A.

N. Rowe, will serve as ODELLt PNS) Loyal Daughters Class of the Methodist Church School. 8 p. first feeding act. group leaders.

Plans were made for serving a un to the oldest city and a Mrs. Schramm Again Heads Gridley WSCS banquet Monday evening for the Monday, with Mrs. Omar Campbell: Miss Catherine Hubert and Roy Allen, assisting. Happy Thought Class of the Methodist Church, 2 p. m.

riday. with Mrs. John Bockman: Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson, social visit to the "oldest house" coins district Rebekah assembly meet dropped in the wishing well and GRIDLEY (PNS) Mrs. Irene ing which will be held here in the high school.

a run through the connecting mu- chairman: Mrs. T. E. Martin, nominating committee chairman, wiu report and Schramm was re-elected president seum. If time permits the car Mrs.

Clark Alexander will head new officers to be elected: Mrs. Margaret Morse will talk on St. Petersburg, of the Woman's Society of ChriS' the dining room committee, Mrs. riage drive conducted by colored men in flower-bedecked horse drawn surrys and phaetons should tian Service of the Methodist churches she visited last winter. BENSONITE CLUB Church Thursday.

Other officers the new cape stole clutch stole BENSON (PNS) Neighborly Ben- are Mrs. Walter Rapp vice presi be taken. Carl Fort, and Mrs. Alvin Trowbridge will have charge of the kitchen. Mrs.

Thurman Tefft will take tickets, and Mrs. A. N. Rowe will receive the guests. somte Club.

1:30 p. m. Tuesday with dent: Mrs. Randall Hughes, record Mrs. Dorothy Harris; plant and bulb exchange: lessons, control of Weight ing secretary Mrs.

George Freed, Through Diet" and "Hard and Soft Charleston, S. beautiful city of tradition, with its battery of old gracious houses, azaleas, dogwood, treasurer. Secretaries include Mrs, sxcm Edward Fosdick, promotion; Mrs Meringues." Mrs. Maude Koch. Mrs.

Florence Schertz, Mrs. Laura Aeschli-man and Mrs. Harms. FAiRBtitT Meetings oldest theatre the Dock Street Willis Baker, Missionary education Morton FHA Girls Elect Barbara Dockus Theatre (here we ran into Mrs and service: Mrs. J.

J. Hookler FAIRBURY (PNS) PTA. Cropsey Christian social relations and Harvey Rubin, niece of Mrs. Her Grade School. Monday evening.

local church activities; Mrs. Jim man Livingston of the LaFayette WSCS. Tuesday afternoon. First Metho dist Church. Andrews, student work; Mrs.

Allan Apartments) A visit, for a foliar Junior Homemakers 4-H Club. Tues Marrett, youth work; Mrs. Arthur bill, to an ancester's house the day evening at 7 o'clock (daylight) at Ferguson, children work; Mrs. Heyward Washington me cuy xiaii. new meiuuers wui ue wci corned.

MORTON (PNS) Future Homemakers of America officers elected Thursday to serve the school 1953-54 are Barbara Dockus, president; Mary Oswald, vice president; Shirley Schmidgall, secretary; Jackie Elser, treasurer; La Rae Muselman, historian; R. Marrett, spiritual work; Mrs Order of the Eastern Star Lodge 290, Washington because he visited Tuesday evening at 8 (daylight). Ma Lyman King, literature and publi sonic Hall: friends night. JEM Special Purchase! Limited Quantity! cations; Mrs. Dale Gibbs, supply Yates Home Bureau.

Tuesday morning at 10:30 (daylight). Weston Town Hall: work; Mrs. Andrew Frey, Status hostesses. Mrs. Karl Mays.

Mrs. Harley Metz and Mrs. Harvey Ahrmg. LE ROY MERRY MAIDS of Women; Mrs. R.

P. Hewitt, Mrs. W. H. Gibbs and Mrs.

Lutie Smith, flowers and cheer. Deanne Matheny, parliamentarian; Janice Koch, projects chairman; Virginia Schnellbacher, relations; Eleanor Yordy, recreation. LE ROY (PNS) Merry Maids 4-H Club. 4 p. m.

Thursday. Le Roy High School: Joyce Hrent. Janice Staley. Mrs. Lisf Entertains Sharon Williams.

Sandra Sigler. Kay MASON CITY (PNS) The! Wins at Canasta ODELL (PNS) Mrs. Wil Belmar, refreshments; Norma O'Neal, Christine Bean. Roberta Robertson, recreation: talks and demonstration. Carol Today we repeat a sell-out Bean.

Barbara Dunlap, Jeanme Denny, liam Downie was hostess to the 9 for 1-00 I ylu Tax Lorraine Katlerty, there many times and a visit to the oldest HUgenot church. On to Richmond to visit friends and into our nation's capital with a side trip to Mount Vernon, the nation's number one shrine. "George Washington Slept There." General Washington would have to be alive today if he had really slept in all the houses set as tourist traps. Believable or not as a child we lived for three years in a house he slept in many times as a young surveyor at ShephardsTown, W. a few miles from Antietem.

The square house with it's foot wide walls, bricked yard leading to the outside kitchen has no marker either for Washington or this reporter. The manufacturer per canasta club Wednesday afternoon Pinochle Club was entertained Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Don List, with prizes being awarded to Mrs. Buelah Cline, Mrs. Ginny Waterkotte and Mrs.

B-'ie Paloumpis. YATES HOME BUREAU Mrs. Helen Goley was high winner. mitted another purchase WESTON (PNS (Yates Home Bureau, 10:30 a. m.

Tuesday. Weston Town Hall (Advertisement) Mrs. Karl Mays, Mrs. Harley Metz, Mrs, Harvey Ahring. hostesses: major lesson Cloth Makes the Ditterence." Mrs.

JJor- FOAM GETS RUGS BRIGHTER Who knows better than hotels ren Heins. Mrs. Karl Mays; minor les TWO-YEAR OLD FETED NEW HOLLAND (PNS) son. "Relation of Soil to Nutrition," Mrs, The little wrap with a double life! Wear with suits, coats, dresses, slacks and separates. In poodle cloth of wool or wool rayon, 100 wool fleece, or spanking white pique.

White, pastels, navy and black. Tom Harrison: Mrs. H. W. Crouch, re creation; hobby show articles will be Mrs.

Dean Tibbs entertained at about the best method of cleaning a birthday party Wednesday after- rugs and upholstery. They use noon for her two year old daugh- foam because it makes rugs and at this ridiculously low price. Each piece is an original style fashioned in seed pearl and porcelair Necklaces, Chokers, Col lars, Bracelets, Earrings. JEWELRY' DEPT. FIRST FLOOR ter, Betty Jean.

brought to meeting. RANDOLPH AID RANDOLPH (PNS) Randolph Ladies Aid, 2 p. m. Wednesday at the home of Mrs. John Wieting; Mrs.

Harry Noble and Mrs. Clarence Brining, assistant hostesses; Mrs. Frank Steiling, devotions; Mrs. Everett Rust, program. upholstery brighter.

There is no foam cleaner that surpasses the famous Fina Foam to return for Haircutting Beautiful Harpers Ferry, scene of John Brown's Raid and nearby Charles Town where he was tried and hung for treason, brought back FIRST FLOOR gotten colors to rugs and upholstery. Why be satisfied with meth- ods that make scarcely any difference in bringing out bright colors when "tried and tested" Fina Foam is available. We recommend Fina Get it today at Ensenber- -ill I' more childhood memories having and Styling at its BEST! Idler's Club to Meet Idlers' Club members will meet at the home of Mrs. C. L.

Cross, 604 Normal Normal, at 2 lived at the Ferry. Thomas Jeff A Will If fASIIII erson is quoted as saying while ger's basement. standing on a huge rock, now p. m. Saturday..

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