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DIXON EVENING TELEGRAPH. DIXON. ILL. WEDNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 15. 1937 PAGE THREE CALENDAR Wednesday P.

A. Of Dixon High School- High school cafeteria. Prairieville Social circle Mrs. Leroy Powers. Palmyra Aid Charles Weisz and Mrs.

Pete Miller. Ideal Club Mrs. Robert Fulton. White Shrine Drill Team Christmas Temple. Thursday Nachusa Reading Alice Brink.

Our Gang Eisele Viola Hayloft show Compton high school. Program and box Brick school on route 52. Jolly Mr. and Mrs. Will McClanahan.

St. Warner. Zion Household Science Mrs. Martin Brechon. Sunshine class of St.

Paul Lutheran the church. E. Smith School the school. Woman's Home Missionary So- All-Day Meeting Of Dixon Club Is Enjoyed A very enjoyable and instructive Mrs. Mary' Deutsch, conducted a Parliamentary drill.

Mrs. Ezra Mathews of Sterling was the last speaker on the program. Her topic was "The Science of and she illustrated Sunrise Pageant At Presbyterian Church, Dec. 25 th A sunrise pageant of the Nativity Relief Corps Enjoys Fine Meeting all-day institute was held at St. her interesting talk with an ex- be given al 7 0 clock on.

a mnrnino rvf PMirictmac Hov in tllP hibit of her bobby. morning ol Christmas day In the her collection were doll, from Dixon Presbyterian church. Third partment of the Dixon many lands, dressed in native cos- i street at Galena avenue. The son- club tumes. Mrs.

Mathews said doll col- will consist of a candlelight pro- Mrs. L. C. Street, president of was a very interesting, cesslonal, a beautifully costume hobby and owners of three foreign dolls were eligible to the Incorporated Doll society. The next meeting wall be Jan.

when the Indian Welfare and The program opened at Conservation department will with Miss Elizabeth Colean, 1 church Saturday by the American Home and Garden de the club, presided and Mrs. How ard Edwards and her committee spared no effort in making the day a memorable occasion. pageant portraying the events ol the Nativity, music by three choirs in addition to solo voices, carol singing by the congregation, and the reception of new members into the church. From 6 :45 to 7 on Christ witn miss rmzaoem uoiean, Mr Kersham native Meno- Lee county Home Adviser, talking minee indjan. His subject will be'mas morning, those attending the service will be greeted by carolers who will sing familiar carols at the door and in the vestibule of the church.

Promptly at 7 the doors will be closed for the candle- Is Ninety oday processional composed of the children of the Sunday school and on "Home Economics Extension Indian Rnd His Relation to man. I Work in Lee Miss Colean ai mvernment Agnes Robert introduced three of her assistants. Mrs. Ellis Kugler who presented the 1938 program. Mrs.

V. S. Straw who told of the splendid work of the 4-H clubs in building character and giving inspiration T. to the boys and girls of rural Chadwick Woman Fourth Birthday Celebrated by Gleaners Club The meeting of the Woman's Re- Gleaneis club the hiis- lief corps was held Monday after- tian church celebrated its fourth noon with a very good attendance birthday anniversary Friday eve- Mrs Jana Ware and Maud Hobbs ning in the church parlors. There as chairman for this month re-1 were 45 members and guests ported on the scramble supper held rent.

Collections amounting to $20 last Friday evening commemorat- were reported. The following pro- ing the 45th birthday of the Dixon gram was enjoyed: Prayer, Su- corps. A fine program was en- perintendent James Leach. Open- joyed after the supper. Mrs.

Hobos ing number by Sunday school or- reported on the box sent to thej chestra; piano duet, Mr. and Mrs. boys in the Dug Out and they were Honovan Anderson; quar- very pleased with it and wrote a Mrs. Alfred Tice, Mrs. Hazel fine letter of acknowledgment.

Emmcrt, Mrs. Agnes Brookner and Mrs. Ware invited the child Miss Marie Heft; song, Thelma and fare committee and relief commit- Virginia wonbwell and Nelda tee and any others who can attend; gioan: recitation, Ruth Marie to her home Thursday, Dec. 16. iorj Brown; recitation, June Kirly; a scramble dinner and to dress, song Jane and Coleen Bristow; dolls for the poor children of by the orchestra; recitation, A election of officers resulted in Sonny Kirly; Christmas carols, the following being chosen: Marie, Leona Ortt; readings, Miss Rilla Stackpole.

Maud Hobbs and Janaj Webster; annual report of club's Ware were appointed tellers; Mrs. progress. Mrs. Huffman. Jana Ware, president; Mrs.

Chris- while refreshments of ice cream, tine Gonnerman, senior vice and coffee were being served, dent; Mrs. Mary Busby, junior vice odrchestra played several ap- ENTRY BLANK Dixon Club: Please enter my name as a contestant in the Dixon Home Christmas Decorating and Lighting contest. Name Address Mural Paintings Are Studied by Phidian Art Club Today marks the ninetieth birth- tlle Girl Scouts- robed to the boys and girls of rural ftnfj carrying candles, who will en- communities. and Mrs. Ralph Long day anniversary of Mrs.

Mary front 0f the church who spoke on en-JWoy, one of Chadwick's most be- ciety of M. E. church Mrs. H. D.

dorsed by the Home Bureau. She i ioved citizens. She was born in Berlin, Dec. 1 15, 1847, the daughter of Mr. and and Mrs.

Elwcod Lar- -u-' son. Bills. pointed out that you can not play Progressive class of Christian with people without becoming 5 ter friends and neighbors and she i stressed their ten point program. Flidav I Ray Kline, vice-president of the Christmas Ruial Bankers Insurance com- marrjage to Theodore Woy. 1 pany.

was the next speaker on the program. His topic was "In Mrs. Jacob Coleman, and attended the schools of that community. December 3, 1867 she was united O. E.

S. Masonic Temple. War Mothers G. A. R.

Hall Presbyterian W. Mark Keller. Nachusa unit of Farm Bureau Home of Frank Buchman. Sunday ter from the front of the church singing "Here a torch. Jeanette.

Isabella, Here a torch to the cradlp bring." and Little Town oi Bethlehem." This will be followed bv the processional of the senior choir and the adult choir. Prophecies relating to the birth of Christ will be spoken by a prophet in appropriate costume. Then After the death of her husband Mrs. Woy came to Illinois in 1900. the flood lights will illuminate the and it was interesting to ghe purchased the house where Mr.

I shepherd scene as the story is told learn that insurance dates back and Mrg QUest now reside. by the reading of Scripture. Music to the time of Julius Caesar. Ma- frQm Henry smith, and lived there by the adult choir, and an angel rine insurance was written in 134., eig.h^ years ago when she chorus, a male trio beautifuuly cos- went her home with her turned as the three wise men will I weni LO lliaae IICI uumr nci ----Sunday ten in Qurcn Elizabeths time. In tlau ter jvii-s Elizabeth Senneff.

enter the church singing Dudley Program and lunch Morrissey 1680 Li0yds of London. a power- hag children william Buck's "March of the The school. Tuesday ful organization, was founded. The history of insurance was Christmas Party cf Fidelity Life very Interwtliy and Mr. Woodman Hall.

Methodist Choirs Will Offer Vesper Service on Sunday and Charles of Chadwick, four and Mr. Kline ex- grandchiidren and seven great- plained that all l.fe insurance poll- ndchildren. cies should contain contingent Mrs. L. E.

Smith Is Hostess to Practical Club beneficiaries. Mrs. Street spoke briefly on the passing of the much beloved Mrs. Florence Stroh of Stillman Va'ley, a past president of the 13th district, and Mrs. Mary Deutsch paid a fitring tribute to the mem- ory of the late Mrs.

Elizabeth Utley. A picnic luncheon was served at the noon hour. The hostesses She has three children, William Buck's cf the The of Chicago. Mrs. Elizabeth Senneff final scene of the pageant will be given just as the first light of the morning shines through the church windows, and will reveal Joseph and Mary by the manger cradle as Mary sings Dudley Buck's Another solo voice will take up the story with a Song in the Air" by Speaks.

The angel ihost again appears, watching over the Christ child, as the shepherds president; Mrs. Esther Walder, treasurer; Mrs. Bessie Brant, conductor; Miss Cora Person, guard; Mrs. Laura Stauffer, chaplain. The same board of directors wasj retained for another year.

The following were elected to serve as delegates to the depait- ment convention to be held in Aurora next spring: Mrs. Francis Swarts, Mrs. Meta Wilhelm. Bessie Reis, Mrs. Ida Rice, Mrs.

Bessie Brant. Alternates: Mrs. Laura Stauffer. Mrs. Hattie Lebre.

Miss Cora Person. Mrs. Mary Busby propriate Christmas numbers, ac companied by Gene Lebre, soloist. loyal workers CLASS The Loyal Workers class of the Bethel church met Monday night at the church. The church was beautifully decorated for Christmas party.

The hostesses were Mrs. Marjorie Gardner and! the Misses Lcis and Virginia Dear- dorff. There were 60 members and their mothers and children The meeting was opened by all The Practical club met at the come in adoration and the wise men spacious home of Mrs. L. E.

Smith; present their gifts. At the close of Tuesday afternoon with 18 mem- the pageant, the combined choirs 1 bers present. sing Neidlinger the The usual business meeting was day of a and the congrega- i called, the members responding to tion will join in singing the second i roll call relative to some supersti- chorus of this beautiful anthem, tion. The club voted to give five The service will close with the dollars to the Goodfellow fund of new members into the i.vw.c 'Mrs. Gladys Worsley read a well fellowship of the church and a choirs and the Epwoith League G.

Raffenberger. Mrs. Arthur prepare(j and interesting paper on cessional led bv the 35 or more per- Sheffield. Mrs. Jean Torson, Mrs.

The choirs of the Methodist church under the direction of Mrs. H. P. Buxton and Crawford Thom. as will present a candle light carol service Sunday, Dec.

19, at four were Mrs. Lottie Sheffield, chair o'clock. man. Mrs. Charles Hanson.

Mrs. There will be seventy-five voices Agnes Lewis. Mrs. H. F.

Marselus, participating in the service, the Miss Grace Mrs. D. G. Senior, Treble Clef, and Junior Palmer, Mrs. C.

H. Russell, Mrs and Mrs. Daisy Bienner. au singing Prayers were offered by pointed officers will be announced Louise Jeanguenot and Miss later- Mary Martin. The class decided to 1 he charter was draped a the missionary offering to memory of two sisters.

Mrs. Anna Mrs Wcber in Africa. A Steder and Mrs. Anna Stewart. I the Heart of The next meeting will ue held on was given.

A grab bag, Monday. Dec. at 2.30 a was enj0Ved and the hostesses, grab bag will be enjoyed after refreshments which meeting. Christmas colors GORDON BARNES HONORED AT BIRTHDAY In honor of her son. Gordon Eugene, who observed his sixth birthday anniversary Saturday, Mrs.

Harry Pames of Nelson entertained a group of children at a party at her home Saturday afternoon. Games provided entertainment Mrs. L. G. MacDonald entertained the Phidian Art club at her home Tuesday afternoon.

The program was in the hands of Miss Anne Eustace who presented an excellent paper on mural painting. She told of the early Colonial wall paintings in this country and described those in many of the state capitols and public buildings. Modern architecture form a perfect background for mural decoration However, many of our present mural artists are said to be lacking in the idealism and spiritual significance found in the work ol their predecessors. A fine collection of photographs of murals was shown. The hostess was assisted at the tea table which was decorated in the holiday spirit, by Mrs.

Z. W. Moss and Mrs. W. G.

Murray. DINNER PARTY Mr. and Mrs. George Fluehr of 323 E. Boyd street and Mr.

and Mrs. R. M. Ferguson of 216 E. McKinney street will entertain together with a dinner Monday evening.

Dec. 27, after which they will attend the St. Agnes Guild dance at the Masonic Temple. ----TO ARIZONA AND Mrs. Alice Beede will leave Monday for a holiday visit with her grandaughter, Mrs.

Richard Newlin in Inspiration. Ariz Mrs. Beede will later visit her brother in Tucson. Ariz. and her sister in California.

WAR MOTHERS PLAN GIFT A meeting of War Mothers will be held at the G. A. R. hall Friday afternoon with an exchange of gifts by tiie members. Society on Page 6) Senior Class to Present Comedy The senior class of the Dixon high school Dramatic club will present the play.

Whole night at the Dixon high school auditor- HOME SOt IETY TO The Home Missionary society of the Methodist church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. H. D. Bills, 620 Crawford avenue. A Christmas offering will be taken and donations of canned fruit for the Peek Home will be received.

I it with 1 Domino A Crystal 2 itej Kenned in US A. Cane Sugar Tablets i Sugar Refining Company Crystallized by Adant Process Crystal 00 Cane Sugar Squares for the children during the noon aftfer which Mrs. Barnes1 This three act comedy by John served lunch. A large birthday cake Emerson and Anita Loos promises with sk candles was a feature ot many a laugh, and a full evening the lunch and there were favors entertainment. Everyone is cor- chorus.

sung by a quartet will be heard before the hour of four o'clock as the peaple gather 1 the church. After the processional hymn. "Adeste Fideles" the teries of Dundee, wax a in- Scnior choir will sing an old teresting speaker. Her subject man chorale by Romance of Pottery, the Bach most romantic of all the industries. Scripture readings from the Miss Haeger exhibited a number Sheffield.

Mrs. Jean Torson. Mrs. H. W.

Thompson, Mrs. A. Wimple- to the blind. The annual Christ- year 1937. At the afternoon session Miss rab bae enioveri piw -i The pageant is the ciirec- Elsa Haeger of the Haeger Pot- whirh fhp the which was estab-jsons who will have joined the lished to bring joy and on Presbyterian church during the a social hour during which the tion of Mrs.

W. E. Storey, general hostess served a delicious two chairman; Miss Naomi Woll. direc- course luncheon in keeping with tor of music; and Rev. Herbert J.

the Christmas season. Doran, pastor; assisted by many Mrs. G. Powell and Mrs others. vmrincr E.

Whitson assisted at the prettily invitation is cordially extenci- three gospels will tell of the of small pieces of pottery, apoointed tea table. The home was to all in the community who do Christmas story. form, color glaze etc. attractive with a beautiful Christ- not have a service in their own Aside from the usual carols mas tree and bowls of white Chrys- church at heard at Christmas time the Sen- by pouung liquid clay or P.lanthpmnm- ior choir will sing several carol- in a mold much to the delight of, for the guests. Those present were Jackie Genz, Beatrice Esherman, Mary Jane Moore.

Adelaide Wright. Dickie Parker and Maxine Barnes. NIGHT HAWS dially invited to attend. PRESBYTERIAN M. S.

TO MEET The Presbyterian Womans Missionary society will meet with Mrs. Mark Keller on Friday afternoon, dially invited to attend. -o- Albert Cline was the victim of a Dec. 17. at 2:30 oclock.

Mrs. Mei- happy birthday surprise at his home riman is the leader of the piogiam. on Crawford avenue one night last All women of the church are coi- week. A short business meeting was held at which time it was decided to have a dinner and theater party in the near future. Crazy eight i was then played and high score I went to Mrs.

Mary Long and Albert Cline; second scores went to anthems of unusual interest, one of Miss class of girls and which will be "Stars Lead us Ever boys. a Sioux Tribal carol. The The first potters wheel was starry sky, the wide sweep of the made by the Egyptians who also hill, and the sheltcied and cared- had wonderful color of green and Meeting of Harmon Farm Bureau Unit church at this hour, to attend this pageant of the Nativity in the early morning of the birthday of our Lord. The service will be dismissed by 8 o'clock so that those who attend may return home for their own Christmas morning observance CHRISTMAS SUGGESTION Why not send The Dixon Evening Telegraph to your out-of-town friend or relative for a Christmas gift? It is better than a letter Mrs. Walter Ortgiesen and Frank- from home each day.

lin Cline. Mrs. R. C. Ommen had charge of the lunch which was enjoyed by all.

it STEAK NICHT STEAK DINNER A tender, Juicy LBoae Steak cooked you like It, witk mushrooms or grilled onions, french fried potatoes, choice of vegetable, a cool crisp salad, home-baked rolls and pure country butter, end coffee, tea or milk Bring the family to dine comfortably and economically. TENDER, JUICY AND FULL OF SAVORY GOODNESS 45 IORD HOPKINS TEA ROOMS 123 FIRST STREET PHONE 988 The Harmon unit of the other preparaUons for the day potters. County Home Bureau met Dec. hris TMAS Various nations seem to work at the home of Mrs. George Ross.

out certain perfections: Persia, Recreation was led by Mrs. George aki i Chapter brilliant colors such as lustre Kofoed during the forenoon. At Members of Dorothy Chapt mliliant coiois sucn as iusue ai O. E. S.

will enjoy their annual ware; Greece, perfection of form; a buffet lunch was senea. At at the Masonic Holland Delft blue- 1:30 the meeting was called to or- Christmas paity at tne to 1776 all der bv the chairman. Roll call, a Temple Friday evening with a pic- A high point In the service will oo.t. Lp to all cntna answered Bv nic dinner at 6:30 o'clock followed he the einging of that unexcelled and pottery came from lnd Two vtsltata Mrs bv a stated meeting at 8 Alter the simple melody. "Silent Night" by country.

Now vve make porcelain. bnnness meeting cards-contraet Franz Gruber by the combined earthenware and stoneware. Henry a coos ana Mrs. rTanic M.euz. for sheep are beautifully told in blue.

The Chinese are the great this selection. cst potters As the candles are being lighted for the recessional the Epworth League chorus will sing a group of carols from the balcony in the rear of the church. choirs antiphonally. A accordion trio was much The choir marching in the re- enjoyed when Alice Hintz, Dorothy rpctsinmi with lighted canilles Fruin and Marilyn Machael of symbolizes the going out of the Oregon played "Under the Double musical readings by Mrs. Henry I 10 symbolizes tne going out oi use 1 Jacobs, accompanied by Mrs.

Gobel light into the world. r.ag'e. The lfesson on was and auction will furnis i presented by the local leader. diversion, and a grab bag, for which The program consisted of two each member Ls expected to take a cent gift, will be a feature. ----The public is invited to partici- At 2:30 the regular bualneM Wadsworth; a pantomime pre-j MEETING IS pate in the foy oV hearing these meeting was conducted by Mrs.

by Mrs. Oobe. Wadsworth. NACHUSA FARM BUREAU The Nachusa unit of the Farm Bureau will meet Friday evening at the home of Frank Buchman. There will be a scramble supper and Christmas program.

There will be three grgb bags for men, women and children and each member is requested to bring a ten cent gift. ST. AGNES GUILD HANGES DATE OF The regular meeting of the St Agnes Guild will be held at 2:30 o'clock instead of Friday as. was previously planned. The meeting will be held at the home of Mrs.

Robert Warner. 'Zfie Only 8 More Shopping Days Christmas carols. o- Ashton Club To Offer Two Musicales I Street president Mrs. Ellis Kugler as soloist and Mrs. I The meeting and supper of the I A piano solo "Christmas Fan-! J.

C. Wadsworth as accompanist. P. N. G.

club has been postponed itasia" by Wagner, was played by I The Christmas gift exchange of the weather. Alice Hintz and Christmas carols enjoyed by the members. The next were sung bv the club with meeting will oe held at the home ol I Crawford Thomas at the piano. Mrs. J.

Wadsworth on Wednes- The Parliamentarian of the club. Jan. 5- (Telegraph Special Service) Ashton. Dec. 15.

'Hie Ashton club is presenting two musicales for the public on Dec. 18 and 19. Mr. ana Mrs. C.

E. Rose of Toledo, Iowa, will give a violin and piano recital at 3 o'clock Saturday in the Mills Petrie Memorial building. Both Mr. and Mrs. Rose are graduates of Cornell college, Mt.

Vernon, Iowa, and Mr. Rose is director of instrumental music in the public schools of Toledo. A candlelight vesper service will be held at 4 Sunday in the auditorium of the First Presbyterian church, presented by the Ashton high school glee club under the direction of Miss Walker. The offering will be used to provide benefits for the needy. This program of Christmas music is under the auspices of the Ashton club committee on Christmas charities.

DINNER AT The employees of the Dixon Grc- Market enjoyed a meeting and dinner last night at the store. Robert Miller of the Sprague-Warner company cf Chicago was a guest speaker. Dinner was served by Mrs. A. E.

Marth. I ENTERTAINED AT HEON- Mrs. Cal Tyler entertained guests at Luncheon Tuesday. New UNIVERSAL Mixer-Beater More Beautiful More Convenient More Practical Saves time and labor and assures better cooking results. Everything a housewife needs to lighten her work and improve her cooking.

$22.50 RADIOS TOYS APPLIANCES 221 W. 1st St. Phone 1059 Everyone af- I ford a new Christ- mas outfit, but Qual- exclusive clean- I ing processes make it possible for every- i one to be well- i I dressed during the holidays. SHE MUST HAVE HER Christmas Stockings $1 Full-Fashioned Pure Silk Service or Chiffon Winter Shades i a PHONE 925 And Our Driver Will Call Immediately for Your Garments Misses' Combed Cotton Hose -Full Length Misses' Rayon Plaited Full Length Boys' Novelty OdC Golf Hose Men's Novelty Hose. Mony Styles and Ar and Colors Silk and Acetate ItN almost as traditional as holly give hosiery to the one you they should lie quality hose by all means.

These are especially fine stockings, snug fitting, best winter more luxurious than the prices suggest. salesladies will assist you to make appropriate selections. PRINTS as GIFTS Bold, bright designs or deli rate monotones on light dark grounds, make a gay Christmassy spot in our dress goods section. Quality Cleaners 95 Hennepin Ave. A GIFT FOR THE HOME ESMOND BLANKETS 1.98-2.19-2.49-2.98 Beautiful colors in novelty designs, these single blankets serve as a warm bed blanket or as a decorative spread.

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