Dixon Evening Telegraph from Dixon, Illinois • Page 3

Dixon, Illinois, Friday, August 7,1942 DIXON EVENING TELEGRAPL Page Three EQUESTRIANS ARE PLANNING "MINIATURE" TRAIL RIDE UP THE ROCK RIVER FOR SUNDAY Plans for a Exchange Vows at Historic Boston Chapel A former primary teacher on the Ashton grade school faculty and an Ashton high school graduate, who was inducted into the army at Fort Des Moines a has been stationed With the 607th Signal Plotting company at Boston, were married Saturday morning at King's Chapel, one of oldest and most historic churches. The bride is Miss Miriam Findley, daughter of the J. S. Findleys of WFDDING VOWS Princeton, and her bridegroom is 1 1 Staff Sgt. Herbert L.

Sehaller, of the Ralph L. Sehallers of for Girls Spring Out of Capital Housing Nightmare for Lovelorn LORRAINE KNAPP AND MAX C. LEBER WILL EXCHANGE trail ride on Sunday were in the Miss Lorraine Knapp, daughter of the T. L. Knapps of Pasadena, son association i has chosen tomorrow, the thirty-first anniversary of her par- 10 o'clock Saturday morning at the Second Congregational Ashton The ring ceremony was u'hpn members of the Rock River Trail and associauon.

cam, u.u«.. The met for a steak supper at Sorrel Top stables last evening, following ents wedding, as the date for her marriage to ax er son solemnized by thp Rev Irving R. their weekly ride through and Lowell park. Some 20 of the C. W.

Lebers of Polo. Dr. John Gordonjwill hear the wedding Murany, pastor of the chapel horsemen and women have already made reservations for Sunday's vows at which is to be featured by a jaunt up the old gravel road church in Rockford. T-v-i fho wnnHs to the i Mi.SS Knapp, Whu wan at ft. i-- -------white roses and baby's breath.

Her sister, Miss Ruth Findley of Princeton, as maid of honor, chose event, along the river toward Grand Detour and through the woods to the David Gardner cottage across from Lowell, where steaks will be served by Mike committee, with a trail ride through the surrounding woods and meadowlands to follow in the afternoon. by of additional accommodations. there probably will be a hayrack for those who prefer that mode of conveyance, rather than horseback riding. Anyone interested may join the riders either by hayrack or may make reservations with Mis. Charles Dickey.

A record-breaking attendance 37 riders and supper guests turned out for last supper ride. Mrs. Elmer G. Hubert and Bonnie Hoon. co-chairmen for the week, were assisted by Mr.

Coffey and Mr. Hubert at the outdoor grill at the Dickey home. Those taking the trail last night included Mrs. Eunice Beatty, Mavis Rupelt, Dorothy Hambleck, Florence Lazio, and Eugene Bentley of Sterling, John Roe, Qan Crews. Mary Lugar, J.

W. Pine. T. J. Burke.

Fiances Lonergan, Rutii Foster, Mrs. Graham Oakford, Charles Finley, Carl Hasselberg, Bennie Roe, Mrs. Dickey and Clarence Myers. Joining them at supper were Mike Coffey. Charles Otto.

Ed-j ward Struhs. Emily Rasmussen, Elizabeth Murphy, Miss Bertha Heeger, Theresa Thompson, Beverly Edous. Maxine McGinnis, Mrs. Clarence Myers, Graham Oakford. Mr.

and Mrs. Hubert. Quincy Adams. Sarah Hasselberg, Charles Dickey, Bonnie Hoon. Mrs.

Charles Finley, and Mrs. T. J. Burke. Final arrangements for ride and dinner will be completed at a meeting of Mr.

committee this evening. Assisting him with the plans will be Mrs. Dickey, Mrs. Carl Hasselberg. and Mrs.

Graham Oakford. NACHUSA CIRCLE HAS DINNER PARTY The bride wore a green velvet suit, trimmed with white braid. Miss Knapp, who was employed at the Lockheed Aircraft cor- Her shoulder corsage contained poration in Burbank, before returning to Rockford for her wedding, will be wearing an ice blue street-length frock with rose accessories and a shoulder spray for the Members of the Nachusa era' Reading (irele were guests at I a noval dinner, given by Mrs. Ted Seavey, Mrs. Harold Graham and Miss Marian Hahn at the home on Tuesday.

None of the other members were aware of the party plans, until automobiles arrived at their doors and the drivers requested their guests to along just as you Some of the guests wore house dresses and aprons; others were in gardening attire, housecoats, and pajamas. All assisted with preparations for a fried chicken dinner. The afternoon was devoted to posing for pictures, visiting, and listening to an original poem by Mrs. Coral Lambert that was descriptive of the 21 members pres- YOUNG REPUBLICANS Officers of the Young Republican club of Lee county were having dinner together Wednesday evening at Landmark tea room at Grand Detour. During a brief business meeting which followed.

plans were discussed for the fall program and for permanent registration. Next Wednesday evening, the club will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Harms. Mr.

and Mrs. Wayne Hoyle celebrated their first wedding anniversary on Sunday, In their honor, a 6 dinner was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Lautzenheiser. Mr.

and Mrs. Lloyd Hoyle and two daughters were guests. FROM DETROIT Mrs W. D. Drew of Detroit.

has arrived in Dixon for a visit with the John Krugs, her son-in-law and daughter. LENDS BINOCULARS Matt Deitelhoff of Amboy, veteran of World War has received word that his Bausch and Lomb binoculars have been received at the Naval Observatory and that they are being tested for use by the navy in World War II. If the glasses are acceptable, he will receive a check for one dollar, the feet provided for those who lend their glasses to the Navy during the war. The binoculars saw service by the U. S.

Army in the first World war, and were purchased by Mr. Deitelhoff from the Edgewood Arsenal in Philadelphia, in 1921. One Of the first enlisted men to be assigned to the Tank corps in the last, war, Mr. Deitelhoff served as a machine gun instructor with Company 305th Battalion, at Gettysburg, and Raleigh, N. C.

Son of Former Dixon Woman Weds in East Mrs. Oliver Rogers and Miss Marian L. Davies have returned from Coudersport, where they attended the wedding of Miss Virginia Woodworth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Woodworth of Coudersport, to Evan Davies Westermann, son of Mr.

and Mrs. William Linn Westermann of Scarsdale, N. solemnized at 8 Tuesday evening in St. church. The bridegroom's i mother was the former Miss Avrina Davies of Dixon, and he is a nephew of Miss Marian L.

Davies and John L. Davies of this city. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an ivory satin gown and a Juliet cap of rose point lace and veil which had been worn by the mother at her wedding in DiNon, thirty years ago. Mrs. Gerhard Johnson was her only attendant.

Mr. Westermann was best man for his son. The bride was educated in Pennsylvania schools and the University of Rochester. Mr. Westermann attended Phillips Exeter academy, and is a graduate of Harvard college, class of 1937.

He is associated with The American Petroleum Industries Company of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Westermann will reside in White Plains, N. Y.

simple ceremony in which she will become Mrs. Leber. She has chosen to be unattended. Members of the bridegroom's family will be present at the wedding. but the Knapps will be unable to come from California for the event.

A bridal luncheon will be served at 12:30 o'clock at The Wagon Wheel in Rockton. Last Sunday, Mr. Leber and his bride-to-be were honored at a family party given by his parents at Polo. On Wednesday evening, Miss Nina Merryman of Rockford entertained with an 8 o'clock prenuptial shower for Miss Knapp. After a wedding trip through the north.

Max and his bride will be at home temporarily at 1018 Harlem boulevard, Rockford. Max was graduated from Polo Community high school, and is employed in Rockford at the Ebaloy foundries. bride was graduated from Rockford college in 1938. She later studied at the University of Colorado at Boulder. ----PATRICIA DEITRICH IS PARTY HOSTESS JOIN FACULTY Claude E.

Rose, instructor of music on the Polo Community high school faculty, has resigned to accept a similar position on the Carthage college faculty at Carthage. Mrs. Rose is also joining the Carthage faculty, and is to have charge of the college string ensemble, the strings of the college orchestra, and will give private instruction in violin. black velvet, with white lace trim, and a shoulder corsage of lilies. Staff Sgt.

Lawrence W. Lathrop of Elmira. N. Y. served as best I man.

Both Sergeants Sehaller I and Lathrop were in uniform. After a three-day honeymoon in Maine, the couple are now at home at 118 Mt. Vernon street, Boston. Mrs. Robert Stickels of Cambridge, who will be remembered in Ashton as Miss Mary Marshall, a former primary teacher, was among the wedding guests.

Others attending included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Betchles of Boston, and a number of officers and men from Sergeant company. Mrs. Sehaller is a graduate of Jacksonville high school.

She later studied at Illinois college in Jack- I any sonville for two years, and received a bachelor degree from the Illinois State Normal university in 1937. Since resigning from the Sun bathing is only one of the many forms of recreation possible on the roof of Hotel, one of the two new for Washington girls. There is also roof space for games, dancing, and even wienie roasts. C. E.

Poisels Receive 400 Mrs. Norman W. Dietrich was entertaining three tables of bunco yesterday afternoon, honoring the twelfth birthday anniversary of her daughter. Patricia Anne, whose anniversary actually occurred on Tuesday. Score favors at the card tables were shared bv Nancy Moeller.

Nancy Zeiss, and Jo Ann Settles. Brown-eyed Susans trimmed the refreshment table, where individual birthday cakes were served. Patricia gift cards read for Vera Mae Pearson. Phyllis Barnhart. Joanne Weitzel, Patricia Gorham.

Evelyn Hinds, Mitzi Miller, Anita Hopkins. Nancy Zeiss. Nancy Moeller, Louise Cannon, Jo Anne Settles, Esther Mae Reynolds, and her grandmother. Mrs. Elizabeth Jurgensmier of Freeport, who is convalescing at the Dietrich home from a serious illness.

JOHN NAGLES LEAVE FOR WASHINGTON Twenty years of service with his firm were clebrated last evening by C. 67. Poisel, who was entertaining with Mrs. Poisel at an informal dancing party and entertainment at the Rosbrook hall. More than 400 guests turned out for the event, planned in recognition of Mr.

Poisel long association with the Standard Oil company as agent driver in the rural district surrounding Dixon. Mr. Poisel has become a familiar figure throughout this area, and has made many life-long friends among his customers, whose welcoming handclasps of congratulation were one of the evening's highlights for the party host. For many years, Mr. Poisel has been a barn dance caller, and he called a succession of fast and merry numbers for his guests last evening.

A full-length feature picture, We produced by the Standard Oil company. and card games were also included in the party plans. C. E. Quinn, manager of the Joliet division of the company, and J.

H. Ehlert, sales manager, also from Joliet, were present to honor Mr. Poisel with a twenty- year service pin and a diploma ol recognition for his outstanding sales record for the current year. Ashton grade school faculty in 1940, she has been teaching in the Bellwood public school. The bridegroom was graduated from Ashton high school in 1936, and in 1941, from Iowa State college at Ames.

He was formerly stationed with the cavalry at Fort Riley, Kansas, and later spent seven weeks at Fort Dix, New Jersey. ----POLO GOLFERS PLAN PARTY Members of the Edgewood I Country club of Polo are announcing a golf, dinner and bridge party for Wednesday evening. The committee includes Dr. and Mrs. F.

L. Markle. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Lingg, and Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Reynolds. Edgewood golfers expect to go to Oregon for mixed foursomes on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 16. CLUES REMAIN UNSOLVED IN TREASURE HUNT By ELEANOR RAGSDALE NEA Service Staff Correspondent lucky thousands of Uncle nieces who get rooms in the two big hotels for girls just opened in the capital will be making their sister workers, whose housing problem is a nightmare, green with envy.

The swanky Meridian Hill Hotel, million-dollar government project which is now in the process of filling up its chintz and maple-furnished rooms will house 921. Some 250 others are already on the track of fun, comfort and romance at Hotel, which was dreamed up by Ralph Scott apd his brother, Dr. Harry Scott, with $500,000 of R. F. C.

backing. More Hotels Will Be Built Soon Later on a thousand or so more girls will be able to get rooms in other government-built dormitories but ground for these is not yet broken. The Meridian is the more dignified and conventional of the two. It has a tiled swimming pool, beauty parlor and regal dining room done in sunshiny yellow. Its lobby, with red leather modernistic desk, oak trim and indirect lighting, is super ritzy.

Besides that, it has a terrace, lounge, card room and library (no books as yet) where i young ladies may entertain their male callers in proper style. The roof is to be a strictly feminine paradise for sunning and relaxing. No men are allowed above the first floor. hotel, on the other hand, nurtures romance at every turn. No men on the five floors of cheery bedrooms, naturally.

But the roof is specially planned for entertaining the boy space for games, swimming, and even wienie roasts. Meridian Rooms Average 88.75 Weekly The beaux-parlors at Scott's are the leading feature in planning originality. Bearing the names of famous lovers, each of the six alcoves has a lamp, love seat and card table, and provides semi-privacy curtains don't pull all the love-sick or bridge-minded couples. Prices? Scott's has all single rooms, most of which rent for $34.50 a month. Meridian ranges from $7.00 a a bed in double rooms with connecting $9.50 for a single.

Average is $8.75. Single meals in expertly-cheffed dining room may be had for 30c up at breakfast and 65c up at dinner. has a monthly rate in its ground-floor coffee shop: two meals daily for $27.00. BRADFORD-ROBERTS BRIDAL IS A NEW BABY Join the large group of mothers of small babies or babies-to-be who are saving on all items from our LAYETTE CORNER. This plan enables you to get the BEST from the LARGEST SELECTION of merchandise anywhere in this community.

The Tinty Tot Shop 1125 N. Galena. Phone 571 Chapel llill) RRIDGE-BREAKFAST Mrs. R. L.

Zarger and Mrs. Frank Sptoul were co-hostesses at breakfast Wednesday morning in Lowell park for members of their bridge club. Mrs. Zarger and Mrs. William Slothower won favors in the contract games which followed the al fresco breakfast of bacon and eggs.

The clubwomen have decided to omit further meetings until September. DINNER MEETING Dixon Wa-Tan-Yans were having dinner together last evening at the Hotel Nachusa. Afterward, a brief business meeting was conducted by the chapter president. Miss Retta Jean Keithley. On Aug.

20, the clubwomen will celebrate the anniversary of their chapter at a dinner party being arranged by Miss Helen Nagle's hostess committee. EAKLE REUNION Members of the Eakle family will hold their annual reunion on Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Ogle County fair grounds at Oregon. KERSTEN REUNION The annual Kersten reunion will be held Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Kersten gymnasium in Franklin Grove.

A picnic dinner will be served at noon. Prof. and Mrs. John Nagle, Jr. and their four children.

Patty. Peggy, Jackie and Mary Kathryn, left this morning for their home in Pullman, after a visit with his parents, the senior John Nagles, of near Woosung. En route west will stop in Springs, to spend some time with Mrs. Nagle's parents. Mr.

and Mrs. Horace Lebesque. Professor Nagle has been at the. head of the forestry department at Washington State college for a number of years. A family gathering was held at the John Nagle home last evening, in honor of the visitors.

WOOSUNG IS HONORED ON 44TH ANNIVERSARY Mr, and Mrs. Elmer Roberts of Amboy announce the marriage of their daughter. Mrs. Geneva Fishback. to Orlie D.

Bradford of Rockford. The Rev. J. M. Monroe, pastor of the First Methodist church Four members of the a bridge group that met regularly throughout the winter, over-estimated the sleuthing abilities of four other members in READ' treasure hunt clues last evening.

As a result, the clues went unsolved, but the young women concluded, by simple deduction. that the must be at the home of one of their hostesses, and traveled from home-to- home until they found the promised steak dinner at the home of Miss Marie Moore on Members of the Woosung Woman's club, their husbands, and families in the immediate vicinity. surprised Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rhodes Tuesday evening in recognition of the forty- fourth wedding anniversary.

About 70 guests were present. An evening of games and visiting was followed by refreshments. In behalf of the guests, Thomas Patterson presented the couple with a floor lamp. of Kahoka. performed the nuptial service at his home in Ka- street 29 The foursome having 1 scores in the bridge games wrere entertaining those holding top-ranking scores for the party series.

ATTENDS MUSIC TEACHERS' EVENT Mrs. E. M. Goodsell returned to Dixon last evening, after spending two days in Chicago, where she attended the national convention of affiliated teachers of the Sherwood Conservatory of Music. Fifty guests attended a luncheon on Wednesday, served on the fourth floor of the Fine Arts building, overlooking Lake Michigan.

Daniel Ericourt, noted pianist. was guest of honor at the luncheon, and appeared in recital yesterday afternoon. For his recital yesterday, Mr. Ericourt chose the same program he presented last week for the National Broadcasting company. hoka on Wednesday, July 29.

The bride wore a powder blue ensemble with blue and white accessories. As maid of honor for her mother, Miss Dorothy Fishback was dressed in an old rose suit with old rose and white accessories. Orlie Bradford. served his father as best man. Mr.

Bradford is a dealer at Brad's Used Cars. 113 Kilburn avenue. Rockford. DeMOLAY RITUAL The first and second degrees of the DeMolay initiatory ritual will be exemplified by the Dixon chapter on Wednesday evening. Aug.

26, at Brinton Memorial Masonic temple. FROM MINNEAPOLIS Mr. and Mrs. Horace Street of Minneapolis, Minn, arrived in Dixon yesterday for a week's visit with Mrs. L.

C. Street of 520 North Jefferson avenue. Three Roys Run Away rom Freeport Orphans' Home; 2 Are Drowned Freeport, 111., Aug. 7 (A P) Three youngsters played truant from the St. Vincent orphanage to go wading in Yellow creek, a small stream a half mile away, but two of them able to return.

The Rev. Philip L. Kennedy, orphanage superintendent, told this story of the tragedy which occurred Tuesday afternoon: John Hagie, 9. fell in the creek first, and his brother. Robert, 10.

in attempting to rescue him also fell in. Then Ben Zarco, 10, after attempting to save both his companions. became frightened and fled. He hitchhiked to Rockford. 28 miles away, where police picked him up.

The superintendent said the Hagie boys were the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hagie of Aurora. Ben also was of Aurora. The body of John was recovered last night.

Stove pipes taken down in preparation for warm weather should be wrapped carefully and stored in dry places. Scarcity of steel will limit production of new stove pipe for next winter. Enough steel and rubber is contained in 24 cars to make a 27-ton Army tank. Its tin would make 1000 tin food containers. And alcohol enough to provide antifreeze for 198 autos is used in smokeless powder required required for one salvo of a 16-inch guns.

Calendar IN WORCESTER Mrs. B. J. Frazer is spending several weeks in Worcester. with her father, O.

A. Kessleniark. She plans to remain in the east to visit with her brother, Pfc. O. A.

Kesslemark, who is due to reach Worcester soon on a brief leave, before being transferred to a new post. REAL ESTATE LOANS This firm makes a specialty of loaning money on improved Farms and Real Estate In City of Dixon on long-time easy payments at lowest prevailing interest rate with liberal payment privileges extended borrower. NO COMMISSION OR INSPECTION US FOR FULL PARTICULARS f. X. NEWCOMER COMPANY SERVICE Tonight Grand Detour Town Hall.

8:30 p. m. Sunday Afternoon Home Bureau picnic at Lowell park. Natives of South Dakota Picnic at Lawrence park, Sterling. Rock River Trail and association Weekly breakfast ride.

Tuesday Links women, Plum Hollow Golf and Country golf games; scramble luncheon. A New Tooth? Is the Baby in your family cutting a new tooth? Give him a Dr. Allen Teether to bite will massage the swollen gums. Dr. Allen Teether 35c Drooling Bibs 10c-15c Rubber Teething Toys 25c Plakies 50c The Tinty Tot Shop 1125 X.

Galena Phone 571 (Opposite Chapel Hill) SI ITS, COATS, DRESSES for $1.40 With This Coupon SUITS OAc COATS DRESSES VU PANTS, SKIRTS, IP SWEATERS 3 for ODC HELP WANTED FEMALE BOSS WANTS MALE SECRETARY Office experience not needed. Must be good at home work. Hours From 5 p. m. till Plenty of opportunity for a man with ideas.

APPLY IN PERSON! ROSALIND RUSSELL IIIRF.S FRED MacMURRAY TO A LETTER Starts Sunday DIXON THEATRE FUNERAL HOME 710 ST. SERVICE FIRST Our always find us more interested in how well we can serve them rather than how much they can pay tor the funeral. Our service is supreme although inexpensive. KLINE'S difartmsnt stori BARGAINS GALORE IN THIS ODD LOT hoe ale Not All Sizes! Come Early for Best Selection! Save 45 Pr. Women's WHITE FOOTWEAR Values to Styles, Out they go $100 JL pair 47 Pr.

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Boys' WHITE SHOES Sturdy qualities! Odd lots! Values to $2.00, choice $100 A pair 68 Pr. Men's WHITE SHOES Broken size ranges and discontinued stvles. Choice $900 pair KLINES I.K.I I.I I I I.