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Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 18

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ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH Me, Afifl MM. fecnoh MJtftt AfttilvehHH-y -Mr, and Mrs. Edward L. idint on vhe toad, Godfrey, will the fiftieth anhiver- trf ttfeir marriage with a ty dinner at Country Kltch- 1 feft' 6cti 1, at o'clock, Mf. and Mrs.

Beach wpre married iti Liticoln, and cam6 to Alton from Lincoln ftfafe to 1916. Mft Beach, who retired in 1S38, was founder of the National Printing Co. His wife js the former, Miss Katherine Auer. Shrine Honors District Deputy Apollos Shrine, White Shrine of Jerusalem, had its first meeting of the fall Wednesday hight, at the Masonic Temple on State street. In connection with the business session an all-officers party was held.

Mrs. Walter J. (Christine) Vaughn of Caspar Shrine, Wood River, district deputy for the local area, was guest of honor, Mrs. Vaughn was intro- and was presented with gifts, including a corsage from Apollos Shrine. The meeting was attended by 300, Including tives from many Shrines in the vicinity.

Refreshments were served from a table decorated in the motif and centered with fruit. Mrs. John V. Waggoner, noble prophetess, and John V. Waggoner, associate watchman of shepherds of Apollos Shrine, will be honored at a Shrine meeting scheduled for 26.

Sigma Phi Party At Westerner Club Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority had a pledge party at Westerner Club Lodge Wednesday, and 'a picnic dinner was served. JbAnn White, Mrs. Paul Palermo, Mrs. W. E.

Buckler, Mrs. Marvin Shumway and Mrs. Don Koppenhaver were members of the committee on arrangements. The chapter will hold a. pastry sale Saturday at 8 o'clock in Rain Rain Grocery.

8-Bnll Bunco Club With Mrs. Edwards Members of the 8-Ball Bunco Club were entertained Wednesday by Mrs. Otto Edwards, 409 Lampert St. After a covered dish luncheon bunco was played, and Mrs. Jack Watkins, Mrs.

Otto Edwards, Mrs. Troy Fowler, Mrs. John Bowman, Mrs. Harry Shackelford and Mrs. Pete Tucker awarded prizes.

Mrs. Shackelford, residing in Godfrey, will entertain. the club at Its next meeting. Zumwalts Mark Silver Anniversary Open house was held in honor of Mr. and Mrs, Cecil Zumwalt, residing near Indian Creek on the new Edwardsville road, last Sunday, and 150 guests called, The was arranged in observance of Mo 1 and Mrs.

Zumwalt's 25th wedding anniversary. Mrs. Charles Wade of Edgewood; and Miss Donna Zumwalt, daughters of Mr. and Mrs! Zumwalt, planned the a special guest of honor was Mrs. Virgil Ottwell, who was bridesmaid at Mr, and Mrs.

Zumwalt's wedding, Mrs. Sybil Killibrew and Miss Helen Forester of Carlinville, Mrs. Elizabeth Hendrlcks and Miss Minerva' Zumwalt served refreshments, Miss Linda Harbke was at the gift table, and Miss Barbara Tros- ley was in charge of the guest book, The refreshments table was centered with a tier anniversary cake, flanked by fall flowers, '1947 Class Reunion I'luimed For Next Month Plans have been completed for the reunion of Alton High School class of January, 1947, which will be held Oct. 17, and invitations have been mailed to all class members. Reservations for the event must be made by Oct.

10, through Mrs. Richard Weule of Fosterburg road, or Fay Malone, 2506 Francis St. I Mr. and Mrs. Mlddleion I'd Be Honored Mr.

and Mrs. Elmer Middleton 6f 1011 East Sixth will be honored on the occasion of fhelr wedding anniversary Saturday when Mr. Middlefon's sister and brother-in-law. Mr. and Mrs.

Eugene Kitzmillc-r, 211 Gerson entertain with open house for relatives and friends in their home at 2 b'clock in the afternoon. Assisting for the occasion will be the honored couple's three daughters and a daughter-in-law. The Misses Benlah and Patricia Middleton will be at the guest book, and Mrs. Elmer Middleton and Miss Delia Middleton will preside at the punch bowl. Mr.

and Mrs. Middleton were married in a home ceremony in Alton Oct. 1, 1930. In addition to three daughters, they are the parents of two sons, Elmer Middleton, now serving with the Army In Germany, and Robert Middleton, USN, stationed at Great Lakes. Couple's Open House Attended by Many More than 150 persons called on Mr.

and Mrs. John Perica of 622 Elfgen when they held open house in observance of their 25th wedding anniversary in VFW Hall Sunday. Miss Opal Winson was at the guest book, and the Misses Linda Harris and Marilyn Stobbs were in charge of the gift table: Mr. and Mrs. Russell Harris and Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Stobbs poured. Mrs. Ervin Vogelsang cut the cake. Slgnia Tau Sub-Debs With Miss Watsker Sigma Tau Sub-Debs will meet this evening, 7:30 o'clock, at the home of Miss Janice Watsker, 1148 Brown St.

Pledges as well as members will attend. Upper Woman's Club Entertained Miss Augusta L. Noble and Miss Carolyn Wempen entertained members of the Upper Alton Woman's Club Tuesday, at their home, 3122 Leverett Ave. Mrs. R.

Frank Hollis, who was elected president of the club last spring, presided. Mrs. W. O. Hampton reviewed "The River Witch" by Mclntyre.

St. Louis and the Missouri river provides a setting for the story. Mrs, Hampton and Mrs. J. J.

Beeby will be hostesses to the next meeting of the club, entertaining at the home of Mrs. Hampton on Leverett avenue. BPWO Board Meeting Tuesday Night Board of Alton Business and Professional Women's Club will have a monthly meeting Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Young Women's Christian Association. Alton club has received an invitation from the Edwardsville BPWC to attend a public affairs dinner at St.

Boniface Hall, Edwardsville, Tuesday, Oct. 11. Dr. Cylvia Sorkin of St. Louis, will be the guest speaker.

Reservations from Alton club members will be received until Oct. 7 by Miss Dorothy Paddock, president. Women's Association Birthday Dinner The Women's Association of Twelfth Street Presbyterian Church had a birthday dinner Tuesday, evening with 150 women in attendance. Miss Effie Maxey, teacher in East St. Louis, talked on "The American Indian." The following were Kenneth Brown, president; Mrs.

Fred Lauchner, vice president; Harry Rose secretary, and Mrs. Otto Kolkmeyer, treasurer. Circle chairmen' are: Mrs. Joseph Ash, Naomi; Mrs. John Curdle, Ruth; Mrs.

Victor L. Unterbrink, Priscilla; Mrs. James Ackman, Dorcas, and Mrs. Edward Grady, Martha. Coke Party for Sub-Debs Tonight Delta Kappa Sub-Debs are having a coke party for rushees this evening, 7:30 o'clock, at the home of Miss Kay Schwaab of 1109 Milton road.

Mother's Helper to fr funtm the i de. ijwii jfpr tern fteited gvw They'll ready tfei wml Wank French.Club Now Members New members of French Club of Alton High School were initiated with a ceremony in French at a meeting in the school Wednesday night. Initiated were Linda Ambrose, Carol Green, Elsie Duncan, Barbara PhcJps, Warren Widdows, Trudy Weber, Paul Rowe, Harriett Renken, Judy Blake, Ben Allen, Steve Cous- Jey, Dave Fischer, Sara Freeman, Sylvia Hack, Judy Humphrey, Jeannle Morrissey, Williams, Barbara Bob Ralph Schmidt, and Carpi Nuzum. Club officers Include Clifford WUderma'n, president, Mary Lynne Campbell, vice presl- Doreen Hancocki secretary' and Gary Reid, treasurer. After the business session, games 'were and freshments served.

Sponsor of the club is the French teacher, Miss Clara MR. AND MRS. EUGENE ALLEN will reside at 549 Hamilton Wood River, when they return from a two weeks tour of eastern states. Their marriage, an event of last Saturday night, was reported in Monday's issue. Mrs.

Allen is the former Miss Barbara Frazier. Photo. Miscellaneous Shower For Miss Hartmann Miss 1 i a Hartmann, whose marriage to Robert Karlas will take place Oct. 8, at St. Ambrose Church, was honored with a miscellaneous shower given Tuesday evening at the VFW Home by Mrs.

Otis Watts, Mrs. John Swofford and Mrs. James Hartmann. Party appointments in pink and white. Games were played by the 37 guests, and assisting the hostesses in serving refreshments Mrs, John Ceppe- nati, Miss Wanda Dixon, Miss Sandra Swan, Miss Anne Hartmann and Miss Rose Hartmann.

Mrs. Herman Lee, Mrs. Charles Counts, Mrs. Adeline Karlas and Mrs. Alben Faccin received prizes, and the prospective bride was showered with gifts for her new home.

Mrs. Ralph Woodson Guest of Honor Mrs. Leo Crivello and Mrs. Robert Dale gave a party Wednesday night, at the home of Mrs. Crivello.

2205 Marquette in honor of Mrs. Ralph Woodson. Rob-your- neighbor was played, and Mrs. Louis Cocozza and Mrs. Charles Caldvvell assisted Mrs.

Crivello and Mrs. Dale in serving refreshments. Mrs. Woodson was the recipient of gifts and Mrs. James Staten, Mrs.

Charles Caldwell, Mrs. Gene Lathrqm, Mrs. Amelia Staten, Mrs. Carl Markovitch, Mrs, Casper Horn Mrs. Patrick Kane, Mrs.

Richard Mathews, Mrs. Mary Eichorn, Mrs. Anthony. McClintock and Mrs. Robert Barnhart received prizes.

Twenty-one guests were in attendance. DcMolay-Rnlnbow Dancing Party DeMolays and Rainbows will sponsor the fourth of their new series of Friday night dances Friday evening at Franklin Masonic Temple. That these dances continue to be popular with the teen agers is shown by an average attendance of 521 at each of the first three dances. Dancing will begin at 8:30 with recordings, and the De- Molay dance band will take over at 9 o'clock. The band will feature several new special numbers during the evening, and additional entertainment has also been arranged by the joint committee in charge of the dances.

Births MR. AND MRS. ROBERT STEINACHER are photographed following their recent, marriage in CarroUton. Mrs. Steinacher is the former Miss Verna Mae Photo.

Personal Notes a Uy Day Set THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1955 4 Edtvnrdsvilte Persons Itttlen By Huge Dog observers described ns one of the largest dogs they hnd ever seen Succeeded in biting four persons last night and tried hard but was unsuccessful In attempting to bite two more before he was finally captured this morning. Night Cnpt. Elvln Lionomnnn of the locnl police department sold ho received a call from residents on Coventry place Wednesday around 6:30 and went to the scene but was tin- nble to harness dog alone. In his attempt to do so the officer WHS bitten throe times. Others who lost an.

argument with the animal wfrre Miss Carol Mrs. Isnbellc Corl, and Mrs. Ester Schlosingor, nil 'neighbors on Coventry place. All were treated by local doctors. Police Chief Jack Hnrlung and an assistant succeeded In capturing the dog this morning with the aid of a long pole and rope.

ALTON HIGH CHAPTER of Future Homemakers Hnrtung said the animal, a of America has received a blue ribbon as the outstanding shebpard dog, is owned by J. G. FHA chapter of Section 4. Receiving the ribbon above Delicate, also a resident of Covis Miss Diane Lingenfelter, chapter president. The pre- entry place.

After its capture sentatiortis made by Miss Carol Picrson, Section 4 presi- the dog was put under obscrva- dent. A placque will be given the chapter at a later date, tion in the city dog pond, and Orville Brown Photo. is scheduled for a check by a local veterinarian today. UNA Picnic Sunilny Amerlean Legion Park at the west pdgc of the city will bo the scene Sunday afternoon of the annual family picnic for mem- 20 Candidates In DeMolay Alton inn's Art Work Accepted for Exhibit Mrs. Joan Cresswell Vellignn, Identical twin sons, each weighing five pounds and 12 ounces, were born to Mr.

and Mrs. William Jerden of Rt. 4, Vandalia, Wednesday, in Alton Memorial Hospital. The first baby was born at 11:30 a.m. and the second at 11:38 a.m.

Mr. and Mrs. Jerden have two other children, Linda Rae, and Stephen Ronald, Linda Ann has been chosen by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley VValk- intgon of 3414 California as the name of their first child.

The baby was born at 1:14 a.m. today in Alton Memorial Hospital, weighing eight pounds and three ounces. Mrs. Walkington before her marriage was Miss Barbara Kohler. and Mrs.

John North- At Zion Lutheran event marked the final cere- left for Portland, after spending 12 days with Mrs. BETHALTO-Sunday will be monial of the flscal yenr that Northgravse' parents, Mr. and Rally Day at Zion Lutheran ends Dunn £he vear tlon by head of the Art department at bprs Rova i Neighbors Cnmp Blackburn College, Carllnvllle, 2091 of this city. A class of 20 candidates re- hns becn noti ie that some of ttetall Group to Moot ceived the degrees of the Order hei oil a ngs have been SB- EDWARDSVILLE. Members of DeMolay Wednesday night at ecte for a 1955-56 traveling of the Retail Merchants Com- mitlee of the Chamber of Coin- merce are scheduled to meet next Tuesday and formulate Homer Gillen, 1209 Willard Church with class promotions 8 total of 135 new members of the Cranbrook Academy.

Her St. Sgt. and Mrs. Northgraves and regular program being con- were received by the chapter, work wi be shown at the have just returned to the states ducted at the Sunday School ses- an increase of seven over the places Oct 2 disclosed that several courses of action have been dis- Mr. and Mrs.

Warren Farmer of Dow are parents of a son, Travis Dee, their first child. The baby was born at 9:05 a.m. Wednesday in Alton Memorial Hospital, weighing- eight pounds, eight ounces. Mr. and Mrs.

John GeninatH of 463 Sullivan Rosewood Heights, have announced the birth of daughter, Marilyn Rae. The baby, weighing seven pounds, two ounces, was born at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in Alton Memorial Hospital. They also have a son, John Mark, 20 months, Mrs. Emma Slaten of 2717 Edward is the maternal grandmother of the baby.

after spending three years in sion. The 10:45 worship service '54 total. -Stephens College at Columbia, Japan at Tachikawa Air Base, will center around the Rally-Day The total for the year ex- Dec 2 -26, University of cussed" 'privately' "among "mem- After a short visit with Sgt. theme, and children of the Sun- ceeded by 19 the quota of new Missouri at Columbia; Jan. 13- bei-s of the merchants commit- mother in Maine day School and their parents, as members set for the chapter Feb.

6, Kansas State College n't tee'however no definite agree- the couple will drive to North well as other adult members of by the Supreme Council head- Manhattan; 24-Mareh 19 ment has yet been reached. Carolina to visit Mrs. North- the congregation will observe the quarters at Kansas City. University of Kansas at I-nw-' In years past Christmas lights graves' brother Marine Sgt. ceremony of dedication of teach- Wednesday's degree work was rence: April 6-April 30 Univer- have been strung over major Carl Gillen and Mrs.

Gillen. ers and staff of the Sunday th flm underta by new of- sity of Ohio nt Columbus intersections in the downtown Mrs. Northgraves has not seen School. ficers of the who wer(j her orother for four years. Sgt At present there are 25 mem ected and instal ed last Ju Bear Trouble Club Entertained Soli where tewllf be Richard Cra is master counci BILUNGS EDWARDSVILLE.

An after Biloxi, wheie he will he children enrolled in the classes. Supervisor Prank C. Curtiss luncheon and card party was an instructors radar and elec- Recent reorganization has re- chaDter renresentatives of the says he is-going to invite 'a staged Wednesday afternoon for tonics. su i ed in the naming of W. G.

are to big black bear along on the next members of the Century Club Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Robin- Suessen as Sunday School super- boutn llllnols area aie lo Custer National Forest tour, at St. Mary's Cottage on Park son left Wednesday for their intendent, and the appointment meet Sunda at at Cen Curtiss says he might as well street High scores weer held home in Dubuque, after visit- three department heads. They traha to plan for another Dt invite the bear because "he mus- by Mrs.

John Leitner, Mrs. ing at the home of their aunt, are: Ralph Schuette, primary Molay Day Iate next spring of cles in anyway." This year the James Smith, Mrs. Melvin Hil- Mrs. A. S.

Robinson, 505 Bond and beginner department; Har- a11 chapters. The goal set is bear sneaked into a tent and Mrs. Bess Sandifer. St. old Gihring, classes for grades 3 J-.

000 candidates for the special ripped a mattress to shreds, and Mrs. Ella Hotz. Other prize Dr. and Mrs. G.

F. Ordeman through Vic Dubblede, Bible'56 session. Last year the marauder gobbled winners were Mrs. Lillain Davis, are spending 10 days Fish- classes, conducted for high Slated at 8 p.m. Saturday, up a mess of fresh firuit in the Mrs.

Emma Hoffman, and Mrs. erman's Lodge, Norfork Lake, schoolers and adults. Oct. 8. is the institution of Roy- tour's camp.

Susan Schramm. Ark. Sermon topic for the 8 and al Chapter at Wood River, with Elmer Lagemann of 624 Valley 10:15 a Sunday services will installation of officers. A group drive, East Alton, an employe be Tne Church Must officers from Alton will con- of Owens-Illinois Glass who and special music by the children duct the. has been a patient in Alton Me- be offered in the latter serv- Tne new chapter is sponsored morial Hospital since Saturday, ice tne Hi-12 Club of Wood Riv- was reported making satisfac- To Skin a Cat er.

Macy Berry has been elect- tory progress toward recovery. CHARLESTON, 111. tf-A mot- ed chairman of the Advisory The condition of Wil- orist drove hjs jnto Board md winiam Wit thofft hams of Rt 2, Godfrey, who was Marion Green's garage. He said has been elected chapter advis- i screeching in the or, with Charles Corzine his GOULDING'S "Fall Festival of Girls Club JMcets Tuesday The Young Women's Association Business Girls Club will mec-t Tuesday evening, Oct. 4, and dinner will be served at 6:15 o'clock.

Reservations or cancellations must be made not later than and Mrs. Walter Stevens of Rt, 1. Chesterfield, are parents of a daughter. The baby, weighing seven pounds and 11 ounces, was born at 10:48 p.m. Wednesday in St.

Joseph's Hospital. A son, weighing eight pounds, was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Hocfert, 404 West Fourth at 6:18 a.m.-today in St. Joseph's Hospital.

Tuesday morning by 10, o'clock. Miss Pat Glenn, president, will preside during a business meeting. Following the business meeting will be a conference workshop in preparation for the fall conference. Progress in conference plans will be reviewed. Month-olio Students In St.

Tonight Thirty-six Monticello College students, members of the'Stu- dent Council, Social Cabinet and class officers, accompanied by' Mrs. E. R. Duree, dean of students, Miss Mary Gattis, social director, and Miss Gladyce Geoffroy, dietician, will attend a lecture by Amy Vanderbilt, present day authority on etiquette in St, Louis this evening. proved today at St.

the hood exhausted cat spl a 1 he "hi" crawled out No char a Don't Worry Mummy MARTINSVILLE, Billy aged 5, hurt his He undenvent. surgery morning and is not permitted visitors. be introduced to the troops and foot on a nail. But Billy didn't plans made for the activities cry. He knew his mother would g-i a the winter.

be worried. He calmly walked tfJIJU'011 The girls will plan a trip to a up to his mother, put his arm Honored at Meeting place of interest to be made by around her waist and said: C. W. bus. The trip by bus is a gift of "Don't worry mummy, every- Ballard who is moving Monday Robert Price of this city who is thing is going to be all right." to Jacksonville to make her home in charge of the CarroUton Com- Mrs.

Marvin Coins isn't worried was presented a farewell gift at Unit School buses. about is all right, the meeting of the CarroUton' Rug Club Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. S. F. March with Mrs.

L. A. Mehrhoff and Mrs. 0. T.

Purl as assisting hostesses. 1 Girl Scouts Open Season CARROLLTON Mrs. Allen, neighborhood chairman has announced that the fall "Girl Scout 'meetings will open with a Get-To-Gether Saturday, Oct. 1 in the Presbyterian Church, beginning at 9:30 and closing at 11:30 a.m. The meeting is for all Girl Scouts, brownies and their leaders and the group will organize into troops and the leaders will JOIN THE BAND ENJOY THE FUN OF PLAYING A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT We Feature Complete 14ne of (Juallty l.e Hliinc Trumpets Saxophones Clarinets Drums Accordions Trombones ten ted to Ucginncrs As Uttie 75o Week Open Wet) Frl.

Until 8 At, COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER 1636 Washington Ave, Alton, ill, Phone 2.6017 Edwgrdwille Residents Phone Hofediti 1 I NO GREATER VAIUC! AMYWHfRf We Give Eagle Stamps Dial Welcome you use Sheets you need Laundry Service you can get rftote httrd-tthdo muheit taut ironed for each You need no Ipnger gle with heavy, hard-to-do sheets, tablecloths, pillow- slips and shirts. We will wash and iron those shirts and flat pieces for just a few cents each. Saves time. Protects your health makes washday less difficult. Hundreds of women are using this practical approach to washday.

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