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PAGE SIX THE FREEPORT JOURNAL-STANDARD PHONE roim 41nn AM 310O News of Society Clubs Churches Thursday Entertained by Mrs. F. IMttman Thursday club members were luncheon guests of Mrs. John Ditt.man today nt her home mi South Oarroll avenue. Mrs.

Robert M. Seeley Luncheon Hostess to Bridge Club Mrs. Robert M. seeley. North Stewart avenue, entertained members of her bridge club at ft 1 o'clock luncheon yesterday, the afternoon being divided between admiring her commencing: at, 6:30 o'clock, in United Brethren church, where arrangements are being made to entertain 200 persons.

A program, varied In nature, will be presented following the dinner, for which tickets may be obtained free of charge. Hospital News St. Hnspitnl neing tnvinen oerweeri HUIIIIMOX Mr. nnd Mrs. James Morgan, of young daughter tvnd.

playing con-iMt. Carroll. the proud parents tract. of 1 hnc niift oirl hm-n "PLAY DAY" HELD BY COUNTY HOME Y. HULL VISITS FREEPORT IN INTEREST OF CANDIDACY FOR CONGRESSMAN-AUAROE Presents Five-Point Program for Winning the War and Pence Denison B.

Hull, of Chicago, was AS TRUCK WHITE SHRINE ELECTS NEW OFFICERS WEDNESDAY NIMT; SERVICE HELD Mrs. ,1. MMAH Fox Honored with Life Membership Capernaum Shrine No. 4, While Shrine of Jerusalem, held its annual meeting last night In the Maaorflc temple, in charge of Mrs. Francis M.

Cheeseman, worthy high priestess, and Mr, Cheeseman. K. L. PARiVIENTER. 31.

TIFFIN, watchman of shepherds. IS BURNED IN MISHAP Officers elected for the coming NEAR FORRESTON Edward L. Parmenter, 31. A Tiffin, Mrs. Lawrence Slefcrmmt Knlor- lalns Card Club at Luncheon Mrs.

Lawrence, Sleferman entertained the members of the Wednesday card club at luncheon yesterday at, her home In Lancaster township. Table decorations were in green and white and the color scheme, was re- twins, a liny nnd girl, born I Wednesday at St. Francis hospital Mr. and Mrs. William Miller.

Smith Walnut avenue, welcomed a daughter yesterday. ENTERTAINING PROGRAM OIVEN; UNIT ACTIVITIES RECOGNIZED The annual "Play Day" of the Mr. and Mrs. George Meier, ol Stephenson county home bureau here yesterday in the Interest ol 'ruck driver, sustained burns his campaign for nomination on the about the head, face and hands to- Republican ticket for member of R'ether with cuts and bruises about congress, state at large, at the April i le head and body and narrowly primaries. Hull, who Is 45 years old, escaped death about 6 o'clock last Is the son of the late M.

D. Hull who served 5 terms ns member of congress from the 2nd district of Illinois, from the second district of Illinois. night when the engine of a truck he was driving exploded. The accident took place nt the intersection of route 2(1 and five miles south fleeted in the salad and dessert Spring centered the table Favors in cards went, to Mrs. E.

E. Meyers, Mrs. Edward Jenkins nnd Mrs. D. M.

BtlMneM (HrK Molds Dinner Ml Next Monday at Y. W. C. A. 'Hie Business Olrls' league meet at the Y.

W. C. A. next, Mon-1 day evening, March 23 at A'" 0 i Mr. and Lena, and Mr.

nnd Mrs. Pied Follman. West Garfiekl welcomed daughters Tuesday, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Homb, of Warren.

attracted over 100 members from the various for the enjoyable program presented yesterday' morning and afternoon at the Y. W. c. A. Opening at 11 a.

m. with a grand are ihr pmrni.s of a boy, born Tues- flll march, stunts and games, the" wo- OracnnrM men were ready for the "Victory" Mr. and Mrs. Grant Wellman. bnx lunch at, noon, Mrs.

Earl Bar- j.South Hancock avenue, welcomed ron being in charge of the serving Wednesday nt Deaconess lios- of coffee by the county board. Group singing was led by Ervin Biesemeier, with Mrs. John! Widely known ns an of Forreston, as the truck was about business executive and civic leader, to turn off route 26 and onto 64. A he also held many positions of pub- leaky fuel pump Is believed to have Hi; trust. He Is member of thfi ad Vlsofy board of the Children's caused the explosion, according to report made by State Police Ser- Scholarship league, trustee of geant Gerald Plowman, Freeport, Provident hospital and Training Patrolman Philip Schrrmer- School, Chicago, member of the horn, Lena.

The Injured man was board of Mcadvllle Theological! aft.enrlod at the office of a. Mt. i Morris physician and today WB.S resting at the MeMullen farm, near Mt. Morris. year were as follows: Worthy high John Meyer Watchman of W.

Putnftm Noble Scotchbrook, Warren Ray M. Daughters were will i- 0 Mr aud Mrs Robert Rose, South born Wednesday -iltni'l l. o'clock. at the piano. Mrs.

Fruit avenue, nnd Mr. nnd Mrs. Ray Kelsye Baylor was chairman of the of F'enrl City. Mrs, Chnrles recreation committee and Mrs. J.

W. Myers, i Pflle. Mrs. Joe Doll and Mrs. Royal The program for the evening will th Wrfif nue.

are the parents Scheider were on the hostess com- be given by Miss Helen Demeter 1 born Tuesday, and Mr. and who will show movies taken on a i Ml lfl Smith. South Chicago vacation tour in the southwest. i avenue, welcomed a daughter Tues- Reservatlons for the dinner mint i be, phoned in to the Y. w.

C. A. by! Mr Bml Ml Walter Kniitti. of 10 o'clock Monday morning. Dfll have a son, born Sunday sic find Mr.

nnd Mrs. Donald Chain- Woman's Auxiliary To Rnilway MHJ! bcrs. Freeport route 4, welcomed a Clerks Elects Officers The Woman's auxiliary to the I boy Monday. Mr. and Mrs.

mlttee. Mrs. Albert O. Klever presided during the afternoon program which consisted of a pageant, entertaining play and other features. Pageant, of Months An Interesting pageant was given bv groups from 9 different units, Kernut Miller, of le each representing a different month.

the audience to guess which w. ICHYUIK i nu mummer wnu Railway Mail Clerks' association i Valley, are the parents of a on e. through the dialogue In the were entertained nt luncheon Wednesday by Mrs. Ross Holmes, nt, her I home on South Locust avenue, cov-j ers being laid for eleven members. Mn scry this morning.

After the luncheon, the business Master Robert Cfi scene, the costume or pantomime. tesslonand annual election was held, resulted In follows: Mrs. Ross Holmes Mrs. Chnrles B. Courtney.

South Harlem unit presented a Mother's avenue. underwent major ny scene, Buckeye unit furnished a quilting bee for a stormy imercr. South 7 Rro fln uarv day, nnd the Ridott West, avenue submitted to an ap- unlt celebrated Fourth of July with i i-Inn i endectomy Wednesday. An appendectomy was performed i in, i nidiiil.T, i fj 11V11 i i i Charles Tuesday on Miss Gladys Hess, West Charles A. Smo- Stephenson street.

I Mrs. William Wilhelm, of Shan- Corrpsponding secretary "oil. is a surgical patient of Tnes- Howard Freel. day. Prank Meier, of Davis, had major surucrv Ttiesdav.

a 'goddess of flags and bunting. DENISON B. HULL Associate watchman of shepherds M. Scotchbrook, Warren Worthy Ruth Reed Worthy Chnrles H. Wltte Worthy Frank A.

Webb Worthy M. Tllkemlcr Worthy William C. Baldwin Appointive officers will be named later and Installation ceremonies will be held at a meeting in April. Annual Reports Mrs. Cheeseman gave an inter POLO, IOCS LIST OF OGLE COUNT MEN HOLD I SI- FIVE NUMBERS; OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST Polo, 111., March list, of holding I i'.

ti till 1111 The ruck was loaded with a ship- eating report, covering the activities of ll)e pnst ypM other annual reports were given by Mrs. Wltte, Worthy scribe, Mrs. Webb, worthy ment of industrial equipment and Was en route from Ft. Dodge, to Tiffin, O. According to Sergeant Plowman the fuel pump of the truck developed trouble near Mt.

Carroll and a new diaphragm treasurer, Mrs. Marvin R. Fairchlld, auditing committee, and Mrs. Clarence Kllpping, sunshine committee. f-r i was installed to overcome the i Mrs.

J. Mason Fox was elected to trouble. However, this apparently did not remedy the difficulty and the engine suddenly exploded. Leaps To Safely The driver leaped out of the right side of the truck cab. being unable to get out of the driver's side.

He narrowly escaped being run over by the. trailer part of the truck and cuts and bruises in getting away form the swaying truck, which carried a load of 30.000 pounds. The cab of the giant truck was destroyed but the trailer and life membership in the She WHS one of the first worthy high priestesses of Capernaum Shrine. Obligation Service During the evening a special "obligation" service was held, in which the officers, several past officers and the members participated. Mrs.

Fredrlc G. Lynch, soprano, was the soloist. Announcement was made that the sessions of the Supreme Shrine, originally scheduled for New York. city, have been changed to May 5. Drenner, of Polo, tops the Ogle county registrants serial number 441.

Four other nwn also hold the first numbers applicable to Ogle, drawn from the lottery bowl In Washington last Tuesday evening. They are William Livingston, Kenneth Bailey, Fred Orach- ling and Paul Webster. Members of the. Polo high school band are sponsoring a "game night," to be held In tho gymnasium of the tomorrow evening o'clock. Brige, bingo, bunco and hearts played nnd refreshments will be served Proceeds realized during the evening will be applied on payment of the new band uniforms.

The public is Invited to attend. Church Hoclctles Meet Members of class No. 7 of load were not damaged. The acci- i 6 and 7 at Grand Rapids. Mich.

dent was witnessed by Alfred Link. Forrcston, who was driving south on The Freeport afternoon group, built Its scene around St. Patrick's! day. Silver Creek unit had ghosts, school, and a commissioner of Win- 1Lt 1IlilUf UHM ca K1 es park district. He resigned i today to have another truck pick i and coffee were served in the upper I'P fl V8 Jl i 11 nf tHo tHM oVl nnt I rt i i 1 j- i.

WEDDINGS Trei-Drake Two well-known families nf For- rpfllon were united by the marriage of Miss Hulda Drake, daughter of Henry Drake, nnd Private Howard Trei, youngest son of Mrs. Ollle Trei. which took place Wednesday evening, March 11, at. the Central Lutheran church in Taconin, Wash. The single-ring ceremony was read b.v the Rev.

B. Hoff. The. bride wore soft green wool tailored suit nnrl a corsage of pink roses. Lawrence Trei.

brother of the groom, and Mrs. K. Weaver were the attendants. A wedding dinner was Hotel Winthrop. Both the bride and uroom are I graduates of the Forreston high school, Mrs.

Trei operates a beauty shop in Forreston. Mr. Trei entered the service of the United States army last, June nnrl recently has been stationed at Fort Lewis, near Tacoma. YOUNG MARRIED GROUP BECOMES BICYCLE-MINDED; ALL GO IN FOR "WHEELS" weird noises and stunts for the! nr 'ka Halloween season; a living Christ- from mas tree with colored lights, and Christmas carols for the background, was the offering of West Point unit. route 28 nt the time.

The truck was the property of the Brady Trucking company of Ft. Dodge. Arrangements were being made Out of town members in attendance last night were from Warren, Stockton, Lena. Elcroy and Savanna, also Madison, Wis. At, t.he close of the meeting orange ice, homemade cake, candies A mock wedding, with "hianless" I wedding party, arrayed in bridal attire that, included "carrott" bou- i qiiets nnd "lace curtain" veil and IIV IIKNIUETTA S.

HIM, train, was given by Kent unit to re- The young married set has gone present June, WaddamR Grove unit i for bicycling with vengeance. I Thanksgiving, and Free- discarding their cnrs and doing all 01 evening group gave spring their errands and running around show or "original versions" on -and they like it. In witl1 kitchen gadgets "hats" and In fact they are "crazy about Ing" and are getting needed exercise ns well ns pleasure from It Play Given cleverly interpreted play. --i The women riders have, with I Amon Us Olrls." was then pre- carrful figuring, determined the atf' 3 1-olllrs to nllfl fl om the down- Notes of the Day Mr. suirt Mrs.

R.ny Groeslnger. nf Pearl City, are the parents of daughter born March 18 at Deaconess hospital. Mr, and Mrs. ,1. A.

Poplcr. Forks, N. are. spending the weekend with Mrs. Jacob Ohlendorf.

West, Stephenson sented b.v a cast of five characters, as follows: town district to avoid steep inclines, i Ml Danny Darling, a happy thus savins their breath; and when i brltle of several months. Mrs, you are able to coast, all the way 'Thomas M. Shultx: Mrs. Seemore. down town, wheeling becomes a real I wno has married for 13 years pleasure.

They even make the re- i( Kl SPPS everything around the place, Mrs. Clifford Hngeman; Mrs. Noise, who almost, starts a fight and likes to give "good advice," especially to brides. Mrs. William F.

Frisble; Miss Birdie Talcum, pes- slmiPtlc spinster who thinks she i the secretaryship of the up the shipment and continue the lobby, Mrs. Legislative Voters' league to run for trip to Tiffin. pouring congress Presents Five Point As an officer in the U. S. army Jacob G.

Burckrwrdi in the last war ancl a student of government- affairs, he is presenting a five-point program for "winning the war ancl peace." Briefly it is a.s follows: 1. To win the war. Our whole future depends on winning the war quickly and completely. Only persons -whose patriotism and common sense cannot be justly criticized are fit, for positions of public trust or else the war effort. weakened.

STOKE IS ORDERED SIEPHENSON 0, 0, ENDORSES TO REPORT MARCH 27 AT STRANSKY FOR JUDGESHIP CAMP FRANCIS WARREN Manager of Kresge Dollar Store Legion Commander Is Captain In Reserve H. R. Stoke, captain in United States army reserve. and of of Freeport American else the war effort, may-be weak- Le lon st No 139 nas been called to report for military serv- 2. Mop waste.

We must stop If "atCamp Francis Charles L. Marker, M2 WCM Col-'F Plhf many touwood street, is eniovlng the i bu Vrlrs bf Kames at Champaign and calling on I i lcl lnP an relatives and friends, during the I IJl three days' tournament. lhls 1 Ml illul Mrs Mnlcolm W. Flat on. Mr.

nnd Mrs Chnrles Purst, Mr. nnd Mrs. AI- frcil M. Slublcv. Mr.

anrl Mrs. i I Dun W. Ilirlle. Mi. and Mrs.

Charles M. Fish. John M. Linden, all i turn trips with almost no heavy peddling. Shoppers I'so Hikes You meet these young miirriec' women doing their marketing, nnd they "bring home the bacon" too in those convenient racks which hold everything from the family laundry to the smaller children nnd the pet doe.

In this way they are doing a creat favor to the grocery stores and markets. Their trips to keep appointments P'ot moves alont. and finally nt, Hie beauty parlors are made on I reached a happy ending- wheels. Many of them ride down i Report of State Conference t(wn in late afternoon to meet their I Miss Bethel Brandt gave a com- husbands fiiiti they ride home to- I prehensive summary of t.he high- sfiuanclerinK the taxpayers' money on things which do not help win the war, and distribute the heavy but- i den of the vv.r effort fairly. We must keep a fair balance between ant Stoke apt DeleirateN Instructed To Vote for 1 Candidate at Oregon Convention Endorsement of Franklin J.

Stransky, former circuit jucige, for the post of the Illinois supreme court from the sixth supreme court district, was unanimously voted at at meeting of Slephenson County Republican Central committee at last night. Twenty- and a similar num- Methodist Sunday school will hold their monthly business and social session at, the home of Mrs. C. R. Clothier on Friday afternoon, with Mrs.

Pnngborn serving as co- hostess. Mrs. H. D. White entertained the Women's Missionary society of the Presbyterian church at her this afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stees returned Tuesday from a four clays visit in the home of their son-in- law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Williamson ol Litchficld. Visit Sons At Camp Mrs. T. H. Bracken, Mrs.

Helen Benlley Mrs. Walter Maxey accompanied by Mrs. George Sllvlus of Mt. Morris, left by motor this morning for Camp Forrest Tenn where they will spend the week-end with their sons, Richard Bentlcy William Maxey and Gilbert Sllvlus! Mrs. Elsie ahrader visited her brother and sister-in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. Clyde Rowand, In Freeport yesterday, Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Woolsey have THURSDAY. MARCH 19, 1942 LEGION POST OBSERVES ITS 23RO ANNIVERSARY LAST NIOHT WITH PARTY About 200 membe.ru and friends enjoyed the delightful "birthday" party given last evening by Freeport post, No. 139, American Legion.

In Read pnrk recreation pavilion. Fred A. Giithorlc WHS general chnlrmnn for the event. The unique invlta- tlons lo the party contained small (loth sack in which each guest was to put as ninny pennies ns he or she was yenrn old. Those on the committee Mr.

Outhorln were Russell Conn, George W. Simmons, Leonard Scolt, Ernest F. Rosenstlel, Walter D. Helsler and Ralph V. Asplnwnll.

The post ovsnnlml in Freeport March 17, Ifllf), nnd at present 1ms around members. Mock Wedding Ceremony Mr, Simmons wns program chalr- mun nnd master of ceremonies for the "womanless" mock wedding ceremony which wns one of the spectacular in the evening 1 entertainment. The men participating were: Fred A. Guthorle. the bride, with long lace dress, chiffon veil and train and "vegetable" bou- fjuet; Geoige LnBorde, the groom; Jack E.

Gflxwold nnd Walter F. Rideotit, bridesmaids; Hans Petcr- best man; joe Potter, flower girl; Commander H. R. Stoke, ring bearer; Ralph v. Aspinwnll.

the minister; Karl K. Maxwell ami Hcl- muth K. Se.kel, the bride's mother nnd father; Dr. David H. Bokhof and Tom M.

Wick, the bride's grandmother nnd grand- lather; Wayne E. Beddow, Jilted sweetheart. Wedding music furnished by Robert W. Weir, and Dr. Bokho't "I Love You Truly." Harry Helsler wns the bsuy messenger boy rushing about on a scooter.

The rest of the evening was given over to dancing, music by Truman's orchestra including rhythms ot the. gay nineties ns well as modern favorites. Mr. and Mrs. Htoke led the itrand march, Community singing nt I he opening of the program wns Jed by Dr.

K. B. Rleger, with Mrs. A.s- plnwall nt. the piano.

l.atc Buffet Supper The long serving table at the west end of the room was decorated in red, white and blue, and centered three-tiered by Orlo R. ftt 7:30 contack, will be the home with an elaborate, Mrl.hday cake, baked Robison. The top sectloii of It decorated wllh (lie Legion emblem CI dollar man Mr. and Mrs. Everetle Taylor left Wednesday for a few days' visit with relatives in Tennessee.

SELECTEErMAffRANSFER NEW CARS TO ANYONE, LOCAL RATIONING JOARD ADVISED Persons with Worn Asked to Turn Them In for Scrap The Stephenson county rationing ouiiiio. mail- i board has received word that, under ber of alternates were named as amendment No. 2 to rationing order moved to an apartment in the ancl W0l tls "American Legion Po.st, Shenefelt residence on South Dlvl- No 139 23rcl Anniversary." Mrs. Minnie B. Rnwleigh cut, and served the cake as the second course of the lunch that was served at 11 o'clock.

living costs and income of ncome those who bear the burden-farmers. i rc to the judicial con- ventlon to be held at Oregon April members of the committee attended the session, which No. 24, adopted March 12. draftees and members of the armed forces may transfer their new automobiles to anyone, whether certificate PAY FOR SUNDAY 'Continued from Page 1) rr durl '8 a meeting ot the labor, business. We must prevent the stifling of private enterprise ancl individual opportunity.

3. To guard democracy. We must guard freedom of discussion and just criticism and'protect, the rights misses a lot of grief b.v being thp minority by maintaining the Stephenson county council of the recreation pavilion. A departmental officers' numberof the Illinois bc 1.1 iw WI11(JI1 i 1 A was presided over by Claire Benne- ho'der or otherwise, with restriction I to inake to'furt'he? hoff. Rock Grove, chairman of the I as to date.

the war effort, then management The board also has been ad- probably would be willing to limit, 1 its profits drastically, he predicted, The nominating committee consisted of and Is every ready with a tart answer, Mrs. John knckelhoffer. Mrs. J. V.

Banter made a charming maid, assisting her mistress with bits of advice now and then as the Instances lights of lectures and addresses that purchased in I were given during farm and home i-sing hem I bureau week at Urbana from Feb. 12 to 6, where 2.951 of the 4,966 peo- two-party system of government. 4. To give needed help. We must protect, our children by preventing curtailment of essential educational ELMWOOD GIVES ENTERTAINMENT AT SCHOOL vised by Price Administrator Leon Henderson that all citizens, particularly farmers, who hold tires so worn or damaged as to be unfit for Ul itiiiiuia, ouuii.o un or Mills.

The secretary of the commit- retreading or recapping, should be tee is John H. Hartman, Freeport. asked to turn them in immediately The following is a list of the dele- lo a 8cr or Junk dealer. This scra rubber, when processed and opportunities and health and safety measures when they are needed during the present crisis. We must encourage the work of worthwhile private organizations devoted to education and social welfare, and give the Elmwood Parent-Teacher asso- most iation nnlcl its March meeting 'Tuesday night at the school house, I a large group attending.

R. P. Erkert, The president. Mrs. Frank Knell- i 'E OUt er, called the meeting to order, "God T.

R. pr Bless America," being the opening Oiibert 1 C. H. Mrs. Leonard J.

Wahler, uf Chi cago, is spendlnc week in Freeport, visiting with her sls'er, Mrs. C. F. Myers, 101 North Folev nvenue, imd other relatives nnd friends. whom jiln-adv become ex-j Mr.

mid Mrs. Ht a fiord Wanner There are mi'nl argumenl.fi over! nd children, Clifton, Hlileon Carolina, 14 West Empire t-trcci. have moved to Rock Island to make thfir home. Mr. Wanner having secured employment ai the arsenal.

Ml.ss Isabella Wngner. who is employed In Freeport, will rernnin here Aimoimcciuciils' The usual social of North American Union, Freepori Affiliated Council. will IK' omitted tru.i month. A mcPtuiK of the hocietv lo I he B. of L.

F. nnd K. will bt; held Friday afternoon HI 2 o'clock at H. C. hall.

1'he reijul.ir mcctint; iiu- Amcu- Lesion ituMiimv will Ju'in Friday at at Lemon home. A so(ia) hour will follfiw UK. oii 1 liess se.s.-,inii ie siipci lout'. of the various of The David M. iii'dcfcd two of the Vlll' 1)11 pie in attendance were women She told how the homemaker fits into the national picture and must be alert to world happenings, and practice three respect, responsibility nnd religion.

I'nil Activities Mrs. Ena K. Chesney. home bureau adviser, announced the units recognition for special ac- Sept, 1, 1041. i I (J agencies best fitted to understand i songl Mrs Robert Johnson playing Pri local the handicapped tnr acc ompaniment.

the aged and those people who'i Re 1 were given by Mrs. Ed- through no fault of their own are' lWarcl Gaste) secretary, Mrs. Al- gates and alternates Delegates Alternates E. LnuBhlln W. Mlddlekauff E.

Wheat K. A. Dle.stplmclrr William Carnahan John S. A.schcr J. O.

Whlton Rohnrt Edlrr Walter Chns. G. Krrk E. C. Luebbtng Lloyd Moorr W.

3. Wilson J. Cldrlty Otto I-. K. Beckmlrs Harold Widnicr A.

Jnyna A. R. Dry a. F. KoVr new "vie- i attendance records topped by silver Creek, with 89 per cent.

The lm i liS WPre listed by Mrs. claim that while hesc chesney, 84 per cent down to clcs which arc not to v.fi-1-d until alter tin- isi of They Ulil hilvfl much and perfect IHUCV such ns balloon attendance except at one meeting. I' 1 chromium silver Creek had the most new wh-els will nlPmb ers, 7 being added to that ii lighter that the riders i- '(i po uuuh taster than I OR a pal i lolic ochiuri' and will i In ir cm tire.s and. in Ihr thcv re having lots of fun out oi tin- cmr-rijcni cnlorccd by tin- war. TRAFFIC LAW VIOLATORS FINED IN POLICE COURT per Freeport, Iscnhoiir unit; five new members were taken into Freeport evening group and the Kent unit; four new members into the Ridott unit and the Freeport evening group.

Of the quota of 26 new members planned for the season, 25 have been received by varl- oils units. The present ship In the county is about 185 and the goal is set at 200 members by unable to earn living. To reconstruct the peace, I When the war Is won we must build I a permanent peace, based on eco- nomic mutual security from aggression, for our neighbors' rights and protection ot our own in the modern world corn- t.v. We must guard against the of stress in order that may the way of individual liberty for which the wiir Is waged. FREEPORT TALKS AT STOCKTON ON KING'S DAUGHTERS' HOME Stockton.

111., March If). Mrs Velma Martin, superlmendi-nt of The King's Daughters' Home at Freeport and Mrs. Hfhmith K. Sei- ke.l, an interested member ot the board, spoke yesterday riltcrnoon by special invitation to members of the Stockton Progressive Home Science club. Mrs.

Martin told about the chll- ivi. mil bcrt. Bangasser, treasurer, and Mr.5. Wpsiey Ehcrin Albert Kunlz. recording secretary, i onrdbn The program was in charge of six MaVicka 6 m-fu-rt" 1 women, with Mrs.

Kneller as chair- Clnire Bcnnnhnff mnn. A trio composed of Evoclla i A Cla owav Wessels, Phyllis Kneller and Carol i "harfe" f'uh'hurr Kuhlerneier sang. Oscar Runte gave H. Hartman an interesting talk on his recent tup to old Mexico. This was followed by a play, "Wild-Cat Willy." by the children of the school.

Two guitar selections were given by Phyllis Kneller, and Hie Melody Makers gave three nun bets. The program was concluded with motion pictures shown by Dr. Joseph Homer lohn Dlestclmeler VV. J. Borchors Burl Ethel Brpwster J.

L. Meyers Harold Vorc William Wc.stphal W. Cl. Tyloi- Harry Ytle Philip HarclPll Loiiln etnbpn Lproy Far num police court a.s fol- i fl ou I community: Sept. 1, 1942.

dren In the home, the daily sched- Mrs. Chesney said "by belonging ule and how is maintained, to the home bureau you are recog- outstanding leaders in the F. Homan and Viola Homan. Shamiock cookies, explained by Dr. pies and re- EMBURY YOUTH FftLOWSHIP GIVES PLAY, "TWO MASTERS," MONDAYJEVENING, MAR, 23 The World Friendship group of the Youth Fellowship of Embury Methodist church Is giving a play.

"Two Masters," by Bertha Frazer, fleshing drinks were served by the Monday night, March 23, committee, decorations being In church at 8 o'clock. in the green and white, complimentary to St. Patrick. At Ouhuqur. U.

Melvm K. Bnnknieier. Hiver. 111. V.

Heidi njn, n. Apple liner. News of the Churches I). Campbell. Chicago, Gardle Wolbcr, miles, $5: Samuel P.

Kieeporl, miles. Thomas Kunvan. Freepori fiunkic Sunken. 40 miles Moton-is wild tailed traffic were Reed. UK OV(1 honey, (lalcua $5.

Frank iu $4 stale as local leaders you are important at this time in our nation, for home bureau will help to see'things through." Units listed as KM) per cent In 48 miles i dues paid were Buckeye, Harlem. Rt. Silver Creek and West Point. The total contributied by the units in lo Service ('lavs, lirst Methodist Church, Holds Luncheon rriday Members of the class First MethodiM chinch will P'riday for a 1 o'clock luncheon at i he home of Mrs. OMO Goranson, 633 West Homer HITCI Father Son Dinner Friday Night at I nited Brethren Church A father and son dinner, which also will be in the nature ot a rally, will be held Friday evening, heed 'he county to Red Cross fund was Joseph i $98.50.

Ma- In the attendance record ai the of whom paid "Play Day" program yesterday Free! port afternoon group was highest with. 15 members present, To units a ma siaie being represented during the day. I vehicle liicnsc. George Sclmnk and Mrs. Chesney Introduced the new Limer Williams, both oi Freeport, members who were present, also the i paid each for failure to possess i brides who were unit members.

chauffeur's licenses. I News About Men in Armed Service many interesting and jiersonal tacts, Mrs. Seikel talked on tiic lound- ing of the work of the circli Daughters, the in thi. 1 city of J. P.

Dean, 222'-2 West feiephen- street, received letters this week from two sons who are in the military service, u-lling of advance- Daughter's home is tinanced. Both talks were thoroughly enjoyed by club members. At the close ol the attcrnoon the club gave a line contribution of fruits and canned goods to the home. SESSIONS CONCLUDED HERE YESTERDAY Federal court sessions concluded here late yesterday afternoon and adjournment was then taken until I POSTMISTRESS IS NAMED i FOR DAVIS JUNCTION I i'' IMIK lion, ili Mar 10 An- i-ounccmcni hti.s been made ol the of Mrs. Margaret noting postmistress Mi.s.

Dorothy been transferred appointment Kuntselman here, '-uccecdiiig who li to the position uf rural mail rier. iFREEPORT THEATRE EMPLOYES AGREE TO TAKE PORTION OF PAY IN DEFENSE STAMPS By Mutual agreement, all employes ol the Freeport Theatre, from the manager, Joe Bennis, down, have decided to take part of their weekly salaries in defense stamps On pay day, last Saturday, Uennijs put the question to the em- Monday, April 20 when a new term will he nnpllpfi hv 1 known to his friends a.s "Bus," left Jcffcr.son barracks, Missouri, yes- teiclay to enroll in an air training -school at Chaiiute. Field. Illinois; John whose nickname is "Joker," and who is in the service in Alaska. is expecting a similar transfer soon, having passed the required examinations, and may also be sent to Chanute Field.

John entered the -service in Alaska and after being transferred from the national guard Into the regular army received the rank of sergeant of infantry. Both boys spent their early life here the family having resided for many IroquoU street. The cast of characters will be a.s follows: Mrs. Van Horn fa Christian lady of wealth who tries to serve two Pauline Brubaker. Mrs.

Stuart (her Invalid mother) Mae Zimmerman. Janet McCrea ta missionary's Lou Kraft. Rachel (her college chum)-Mary Ann Melle. Charlotte (her college Mary Lee Pierce. Helen (her college Plnnow.

Mrs. C. von der 'Vltt Jones (a traveler and Roaen- htlel. President of the Culture Neysa Kirchberg. The public is invited.

DESERTION IS CHARGED IN DIVORCE ACTION FILED HERE Desertion Is charged in a bill for divorce Hied In circuit court today in behalf of Olive J. Johnson and will be opened by Judge Charles Woodward. Yenterday-B session was' 1 8t vo i i i jic eta mat i devoted to land condemnation caws. I Captain W. H.

Ziiuwhwei'dl. who I Jn 1993 and alleges the husband de- ihere being nearly a score ol has been in the chemical warfare serted in 1940. actions on the docket here service at Edgewood arsenal against Andrew Johnson. The bill, filed by Attorney L. P.

Beinhold, sets forth the couple was married Judge Woodward appo At- Maryland, has been promoted to" the lorney R. C. Hunter, Fret-port, to rank of major. He is a son of Mr defend Kenneth. Powers, 20, ol and Mrs.

P. W. Zugschwerdt Chad- Paris, indictee! earlier in the! wick, and is a former biology and week ou charges of violating the science instructor and track coach i 1 Savanna Township high school. ployes and every one agreed to the plan. Private Claude Wilson of i route 2, Freeport, has left rural A decree of divorce was entered today by Judge Leon Zick In the case of Violet Apfelbach vs Fred Apfelbach.

Desertion was charged. The plaintiff was represented by Attorney L. F. Reinhold. The wife was given minor child, Field, Biloxi, and now is stationed at Waller Field, Trinidad.

reclaimed, will help to prevent drain on new rubber stocks. New tire and tube certificates have been Issued to the following from March 18 by the Stephenson county rationing board: Northern Petroleum company. Elsenhour Beverage company. Rex Alleman, Smith Freight Terminal, Leslie Stabenow, Raymond Dilly, Dr. Carl M.

Becker, Rev. P. M. Rogers, Delmar Reiter, Keene Canning company, Elmer Prasse, Stephenson county home, Harry Pfile, all of Freeport: Enno Remmers. Cedar- vllle; Albert Noebel, C.

E. Schasker, Pearl City; Hubert Hansen, Peca- tonlca; Ferdinand Donker, Rock City; Gordon F. Fluegel, Rock drove: J. Roy Kundert, Wlnslow; Logan Kahly. Ridott; William Duft, Bert Polhlll, George McPhllllps, W.

H. Bradley, Lena; Alfred V. Miller, DavU. Certificates for truck retreads have been issued to O. G.

Grandey and Leslie Stabenow, Freeport; new car certificates to John Jogerst, Kent; William E. Truessel, Freeport WALTER BONK, WISCONSIN STUDENT, ADDRESSES LOCAL KIWANIS CLUB ON WEDNESDAY Walter Bonk, a student of the University of Wisconsin, was the speaker who addressed Freeport Kl- wanU club yesterday, his topic beinfl; "What Hope for Lasting Peace?" He was of the opinion that the causes of war are included in three basic security, desire for prestige and political that the eight points Included In the Atlantic charter "did not furnish a. single step toward lasting peace." In the course of his talk, Mr. Bonk discussed five of the alms of thla charter: Equal access to raw materials; restoration of nations which have lost their sovereignty; disarming of aggressors; destruction of Nazi government; freedom of the seas. In taking up each of these poinU he explained why he believed they would lead to war again.

Mr. Bonk's solution was a government ot the world, patterned after that of the United States, with a world president, world congress and Strenuous Efforts Beltif Made Pepper and other ndmlnlstrfttion supporters In congress made it plain, however, that strenuous efforts were being made to work out agreements between management and labor by which Sunday doubltime pay could be waived in all essential war industries. Chnlrmnn Thomas (D-Utnhi of the senate labor committee said it was his opinion that some compromise could be found for this particular problem without resorting to legislation. Thomas has opposed repeal of the 40-hour week Jaw, which time and a payments for extar hours worked over that quota. Opposition to the enactment of restrictive labor legislation was said to have been expressed also by Marvin Mclntyre.

presidential secretary, and James V. Forrestal, undersecretary of the navy, nt an informal luncheon yesterday with several senators. Four production officials, headed b.v Lieut. Gen. William S.

Knudscn of the war department, opposed repeal of the 40-hour work week law in testimony before the senate appropriations subcommittee yesterday. EAGLES ANNIVERSARY WITH DINNER The fourteenth anniversary of the local Eagles' auxiliary was observed Tuesday evening a 1 a 8:30 o'clock dinner at the Hotel, with 4a members participating. Mrs. Alfred Raders gave a historical account nt the progress of the lodge, and four officers of the group responded In turn from their various stations with appropriate verses. After the dinner the members played cards nnd bunco at Eagles' hall, favors in 000 going to Mesdames R.

Schoficld, George Portlier, Louis Contcr, Robert Silverstone, Albert Palmer, Alfred Waters, George Snyder and Alvin Mellen. Winners In bunco were Mrs. Dan DeNure, Mrs. Chris Grundell, Mrs. Frank Campbell, with Miss Mary Campbell receiving the door prize.

All awards were made in defense stamps. world court. KRAFT CHORAL SOCIETY SINGS IN GALENA MARCH 26 ALDERMEN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR VEHICLE TAX, DUE MAY 1ST Savanna, 111., March ordinances providing for a vehicle tax and new license fees governing the sale of tobacco have been passed by the local city council. Effective May 1, a dealers' license for $4 will be Imposed and privately owned CTI Kreeport Kraft Choral society, a wm be suhje( to )crn 65-voiced group, will give a concert on Thursday evening, March 26, in First Presbyterian church at Galena under the auspices of the Galena Woman's club. The singers, who have been presenting a number of successful programs throughout this area, are directed by Eekll Randolph, Mrs.

Robert M. Smith Is license on taxis, on aul.os with a ten- person capacity and on trucks will be A new ordinance governing the sale of cigars, cigarecs and tobacco JI35 annual license accompanist. C. G. Vandcn Brook Is manager of the choral society..

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