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SIX THE JOURNAL-STANDARD, FREEPORT, ILLINOIS PHONE YOUR WANT ADS 3100 FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 1948 News of So Churches Card Party st Elks Club The women eligible to the use of the Elks club house will play conbegins there at 2 o'clock Monday instead afternoon. of 3:15. Play 0 League of Women Voters The Stephenson County League of Women Voters! will meet Monday, June 14, 2:30 p. the home of Mrs. Marvin F.

Burt, 1115 South Benson boulevard. Topic of discussion will be the proposed Stephenson county convalescent home. Speakers will be Mrs. Ed Stukenberg and Miss Isabelle Harrison. Miss Horstmeier Honored Mrs.

Clay Zimmerman and Mrs. Marvin Meinert entertained Wednesday afternoon at the Zimmer- man home in honor of of of of of of of of Miss Margaret Horstmeler, of Rock City, bride-elect of Gordon D. Priewe. Miss Hedy Grogg entertained the guests with accordion selections. Delicious refreshments were served.

Miss. Horstmeler received variety of useful gifts. Shower for Miss O'Connor Mrs. Eugene Brobst, South Carroll avenue, entertained at a shower last evening for Miss Geraldine O'Connor whose marriage to Charles W. Morell takes place June 1 19.

Cards were played favors going W. DeVon, Mrs. John and Mrs. Ward Brinkmeter who presented them to Miss O'Connor. She was remembered with a lovely gift from the group.

The evening ended with serving of a delicious lunch by the hostess, garden flowers being used. in decoration of table and home, Dinner Tonight Mr. and Mrs. Byram O. Trueblood.

West Stephenson street, are entertaining the Trueblood-Mitchell bridal party and the members of the two families at a buffet supper this evening at their home. Covers will be laid for thirty relatives. Peonies will be used in decoration of tables and home. On Wednesday evening, Mr. and Mrs.

John A. Dupee, of Freeport, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Scharf, of Lena, were hosts at A buffet supper at the Dupee home on West Lincoln. boulevard, honoring John Morgan Trueblood and his bride-tobe, Mrs.

Shirley Mitchell of Lena. The wedding will be celebrated Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock (daylight saving time), in Amity Lutheran church, Lena. Entertain Kracht-Wenzel Party Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kracht, South Carroll avenue, entertained the members of the Kracht-Wenzel bridal party last evening at dinner in the English.

Hunt room, Hotel Freeport. The table had an attractive arrangement of sweet Immediate Delivery NEW CROSLEY STATION WAGON Smart! Practical! Costs $400 to $700 leis than os any much, other Seats station 4 in wagon comfort. -operates With for rear about seat 2 moved hauls ton load. Convartibie: If you love wn and air. Panel Delivery: Full ton copacity, Sedans Over 20,000 now on the road.

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June 12, at 10 o'clock, in St. Joseph'a Catholic church. Rev. Syl- vester J. Eye will perform the cere- mony.

A reception follows at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wenzel, in Shannon, in the afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock (daylight saving time). For Miss Janet Robinson The Misses Mabel Bowers and Edith Lyle, members of the high school faculty, gave a shower last evening in Miss Bowers' apartment, West Stephenson street, complimentary to Miss Janet Robinson, whose marriage to E. Gerald Warren, of Evanston will be solemnized Saturday afternoon at 4:30 in First Presbyterian church.

Rev. George F. Shepherd, officiates. The party was informal as the guest of honor, the hostesses and invited guests, being high school teachers, were later attending commencement exercises. Ice cream, molded in the shape of wedding rings and yellow and white frosted cake, that blended with the color schemed, were served and the elect was generously Weddings Logemann- Clay From Stockton comes announcement of the marriage of Miss Earlene Evelyn Clay, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Earl W. Clay, and Bruce H. Logemann, which took place Tuesday, June 1, at the home of the bride's parents, in Stockton. Rev.

Edwin 8. Hunt, pastor of the the Oregon Methodist church, performed single-ring ceremony. Miss June Vanderheyden, accompanied by Mrs. Richard Townsend, sang two solos. The bride wore a gown of white satin, fashioned with fitted bodice, net yoke, long sleeves and train, halo of sweet peas held her veil in A place.

She carried an arm bouquet of white carmations, centered with an orchid. The bridesmaid, Miss Barbara Belk, wore a pale blue gown, halo hat and corsage of pink carnations. Gerald Everhart was best man, A reception followed. Miss Carolyn Clay and Mrs. Kenneth Clay served the tiered cake and Misses Joan Clay, Carol Roswald, and Bette Lloyd served The bride and groom left on A wedding trip and will reside in their newly furnished Apartment In Stockton.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Logemann nre graduates of the ton high school. The groom is engaged in the trucking business with his father-in-law. Phillips-Getz Mt.

Carroll, June Naomi Ruth Getz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Getz and Lowell Alfred Phillips, son of Mr. You Can BORROW for Money Emergencies When you're faced with money emergencies such as overdue bills, borrow from HFC. Repay Your Way You can borrow $20 to $500 on your signature, car, or furniture without endorsers, and take up to 20 months to repay.

Choose the payment plan which best fits your needs. Phone or come in and see us today Tuna in "THE WHISTLER," America's Top Mystery Show, CBS- Wednesday night. 27 E. Stephenson St. 3rd Floor, State Bank Bldg.

PHONE: Main 137 Loans Made to Residents of Neurby Towns 1878-Serving the Public for 70 years- 1048 HOUSEHOLD FINANCE -Corporation QUALITY MEATS for that Picnic! Tender Sheep-Casing Frankfurters I.b. 62c Good Old Fashioned Summer Sausage Lb. 65c German Style Braunschweiger 1.b. 62c Tender AllRing Bologna Lh. 59c Tasty Spiced Luncheon Meat Lb.

69c Mild Creamy American Cheese Lb. 62c We Also Carry a Full Line of Grade A Beef and Pork TRADING POST MEAT MARKET 710 W. Moseley. Across from Senior High School Rotary Meeting Is Replaced By Ladies' Night Next Week The regular weekly meeting of the Rotary club will not be held next Monday noon, the. event of the week being ladies' night at Thursday evening dinner meeting at the Country club, Norman C.

Bleezer, secretary, will give highlights of his recent trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as a delegate to the international conference, accompanied by Mrs. Sleezer. Dinner will be at 6:30. During the program to follow there will be musical numbers and installation. of officers who will serve for the ensuIng year.

News of the Churches Main St. Vacation Bible Sohool Main Street Evangelical United Brethern church will conduct 8 daily vacation Bible school, beginning Monday morning, July 14, at 9 o'clock, and wontinuing, each urday. morning Boys for two and girls, from 4 Sat- years through junior high school age, are Invited to attend. The program will include Bible stories, music, "expressional" activities. Embury W.S.C.S.

The Woman's Society of Christian church Service of Embury Methodist The will executive meet Tucsday, June 15. 10, the convenes at general business session following o'clock. For the morndistrict promotional chairman, Laughlin, will program, Mrs. E. E.

speak on "The Goal of the W.S.C.S. 1948." The subject of Miss Pearl Ryan's talk will be "The Woman's Division--the Work of Christ in Japan." The afternoon session opens at 1:30 in the chapel. Mrs. The Brubaker musical will program give the devotions. Warren will be given by Rule Ann Harriss, violinist, Jackie Harriss, 'cellist, Mary Jane Homan, Rideout, pianist, Felicity as Scholes flute trio, and Molly Enid Morrison, and vocal solos will be sung by Sylvia Garnhart Borneman.

Phyllis Reel will give a reading, All reservations, and any cancellations, for the luncheon at 12:30 p. are to be made by tomorrow with Mrs. Elmer McCool, Main 3022. The church nursery will be open for the convenience of mothers who have small children with them, Navy Mothers Club Makes Donations To Navy Hostess Houses Contributions of $10 each to navy mothers hostess houses at Pensacola, Philadelphia, and Oakland, Escondido and National City, were made last evening at the meeting held by Navy Mothers club in Eagles hall. The national financial report was read.

A letter of appreciation from Great Lakes hospital was read, thanking the club for prizes for games. A number of layettes have been made by club members, to be sent to Compton, hospital for veterans' families. Mrs. Claude Dir, commander of the club, and Mrs. Fred E.

Whaler, mast commander, will represent the jocal club at the national convention June 21-25 in Seattle, Wash. Plans were made for the next meeting, on Thursday night. June 24, when there will be games and refreshments after the session. At the close of the meeting last night, lunch was served by Mrs. Clarence A.

Bald, Mrs. William Rehfeld and Mrs. Alva C. Lease. Girl Scout News Troop 9: Grace Episcopal church, Intermediates, held a picnic supper last Monday evening at 6:30.

A Court of Awards was held, and badges were awarded to girls, in the following fields: Clothing, dramatics, radio, and dancing. Four girls were awarded their first class badge. They were Alice Freel, Kuy Kerlin, Phyllis Wahlstrom, and Barbarn Webb. All of the girls gave a choral speech called, "A Loaf of Bread." and a humorous speech WAS given by Kay Kerlin and Phyllis Wahlstrom titled, "Br'er Rabbit." Troop 22: Grace church Seniors, went fon an overnight stay to the White Pines State park. The girls toured the park, and followed trails, finally picking 8 campsite.

The rainy weather gave the girls experience in building fires with damp wood, and cooking out. Sunday dinner consisted of fried chicken, poLatoes, vegetable salad, and cake Mrs. Charles Price, leader, and Mrs. Theodore Baker accompanied the girls. Troop 8: First Presbyterian church, Intermediates, enjoyed a family picnic supper last Monday evening.

Pifty of the parents, and girls attended. Badges were awarded to the girls in the various. cooking, swimming, life saving, needlecraft, bookbinder, and second class. Two of the scouts recelved their five-year pins. The girls all took part in small skit and a play.

Troop 18: First English Lutheran church, Intermediates, are haying cook-out next Monday, June 14th. The cookout will be at L. A. Burrell's lot on Woodside Drive, honoring Colette Dreyer, Judy Price, LuEllen Spedding, La Vonne Stabenow who are going into Benior Scouting. There are a number of openings yet for brownies to g0 to day camp.

Register at the scout office this week. Girls interested in Canyon camp may still register at the scout office, Smith building. Baptist Group Adopts Resolution To Send Speech To Washington At the session of the general state convention of the colored Baptist church held last evening at First Baptist church, a U. tion WAS adopted to forward to Attorney General Thomas Clark a copy of the address ing with the right of franchise of the colored race, given by Rev. Horace, of Memorial Bapsist church, Chicago, president of the convention group.

Mrs. During the afternoon meeting Annette Officer, St. Louis, addressed president of the auxiliary, the convention. At the meeting later in the afternoon, the held at St. Paul's Baptist church, speaker was Dr.

William H. Borters, Atlanta, Ga. F. Paxton, Chicago, former pastor of St. Paul's church, that church at 7:30 o'clock' this will speak at the closing service in evening.

The convention, which has been in session since last Monday, will terminate with a board meeting tomorrow morning. Women Of The Moose Elect Officers; Hold Installation June 24 Officers for the coming year were elected last night at the meeting of Freeport Chapter No. 548, Women of the Moose, held in Moose temple, Mrs. John Leamy, senior regent, presiding. Those chosen were: Senior regent--Miss Vera Hineline Junior LeRoy Fenton Chaplain-Mrs.

Harry Shade Recorder Mrs. E. M. Letmade Treasurer--Miss Beryl Webb Appointive officers will be named later. The installation will be held in connection with the next meeting on Thursday night, June 24.

Alumni Chapter Night will also be held on that date, honoring the chairman, Mrs. Frank Wiegand. Membership Chapter Night WAS held last evening, honoring Mrs. Louis Pettit, and a class of candidates was Initiated. Accordion duets and solos were played by Jimmy and Larry Jenkins, and lunch was served during the social hour, The chapter voted to donate $25 to the local Salvation Army campaign fund.

Announcement was made that there will be a special ritual practice tonight at 8 o'clock in the temple. The chapter's 27th anniversary will be observed at dinner party Wednesday night, June 16, in Senate hotel dining room, A number of the members will attend the anuual Illinois Day celebration Sunday, June 13, at Mooseheart, Ill. Y. M. C.

A. Camp Filled Except For First Two Periods Of Summer Vacancies exist during only the first two periods of the Y.M.C.A. camp at Lake Archibald, the local Y.M.C.A. announced today. Boys over eight years old, regardless of membership or residence, are eligible to fill these vacancies in the order in which applications are received.

The two periods are from June to July 4 and Registration from July 5 to 14." for 8 western trip and an eastern trip have not been sufficient to justify the projects, officials said. Boys over 14 have been asked to apply for these trips at the Y.M.C.A. AMAZING! Physical Therapy Scalp Treatments For the Hair You Have For the Hair You Can Haye HOUSE of HEALTH 415 S. Van Buren Main 2905 We Are Open Till 9 P. M.

Every Evening For Your We invite you to drive over any evening and shop in our completely stocked Convenience store for any and all of your grocery needs. You will find plenty of parking space in front of our well lighted store. New neon We light strips on the outside of Suggest our building can be seen for Sealtest Ice Cream blocks, so you can't miss us. to top off your dinner tonight MARG HARRY FOOD SHOP 11 E. Pleasant St.

Main 2666 1251 Diplomas Are Awarded At F. H. S. Commencement a chance? "Wholesome Family Life" By Mildred Spliethoff "Learning Is Doing" was the theme of the senior program presented last evening in the nastum of Freeport high school gymfor the class of 1948. during 'commencement exercises Diplomas were awarded to 203 seniors and 48 adults who passed qualifying tests.

Superintendent of Schools B. F. Shafer presented the class and Everett E. Laughlin, president of board of education, conferred the diplomas. The program of music included selections by an orchestra derclassmen and the senior high school orchestra, both directed by Karl H.

Kubitz; and solos by June Sisler, contralto, accompanied by Betty Lubbers. Speakers heard during the senior program were Robert Higley, Mildred Spliethoff, Mary Ellen Broge and Roger Gallagher. Summaries of their speeches follow: "Making a Living" By Robert Higley In position medieval was days judged a by man's the social prefixed to his name, In this modtitle ern era one's standing with his fellows is determined by the number of figures following the sign Perhaps! in his But bank book. Far fetched? a the necessity for earning living is still of the utmost importance. Unless you aspire to excellence profession or skilled tion, logical on-the-job the only for the respousibility without of promotion.

and practicals preparation However, the background of personality and character which can be acquired in high school, you will remain a hopeless and lost statistic in the buteau of labor statistics in Washington. The essentials of earning a successful living are personality and character. They must walk hand in hand; one without the other is lost. To my way of thinking, character is a summation of the standards of morality which civilization has passed down through the centuries, plus one's own code of ethics, mixed together in perfect harmo. ny.

According to a recent report few employers discharge men because of The most common cause given is lack of interest, and integrity. Lack of integrity! A student who will cheat in school cheats himself of proper education. The worker who cheats on the job cheats himself of his self respect and chance in life. Lack of interest and a refusal to accept responsibility are expressed when a student groans as if in mortal agony when a teacher assigns a difficult lesson, This student will enter the world of work with a chip on his shoulder. To him, life is a dirty trick and one of the slaps in the face is the necessity for work.

He lives for payday; to his reasoning, the world owes him a living and the company he works for will do as 8 distributing The young people you see tonignt have accepted the responsibility of education as an opportunity. You are our future. Will you' give us John Ruskin once said, "The history of a nation is not' a history of its wars, but' a history of. its Therefore, we find it is most important that we prepare and plan for wholesome family living early in life, How does our education help us to build homes which will build a strong nation? In the beginning of our country almost everything centered around the home. It was the training school of children, it served as an See 251 DIPLOMAS on page 9.

Administrators Of Third District Hospitals Meet and Mrs. Alfred Phillips all of Mt. Carroll were united in marriage Thursday afternoon at 1:30 in the Methodist church. Rev. Frank Countryman officiated at double ring ceremony, Wedding musio was played by Vernon Ackerman, organist.

The bride, who graduated last month from Mt. Carroll high school 1 wore a street length dress of white rayon trimmed with yellow. Her corsage WAS of yellow orchids. maid of honor, Miss Norma street-length Ginther, wore an aqua dress, trimmed white and a corsage of white roses. William Petty served as best man.

The bridegroom is also a gradMine Carroll navy high during school the war. and served After June 14 the couple will reside at 116 17th street N. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Heldenreich-Miner Woodbine, June Viola Miner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

George Miner of Hanover, became the bride of La Verne Heldenreich, son of Mr. and Mra. Delbert Heldenreich, in a ceremony performed Wednesday afternoon, June 9, at 2 o'clock in the Evangelical United Brethren church, Woodbine. The Rev. E.

G. Vaubel performed the double ring ceremony. Preceding the ceremony Miss Helen Heldenreich, sister of the groom, sang two numbers. She wore a floor-length pink taffeta and net gown. Mrs.

Dwight 'Heldenreich WAS the planist. The bride wore a white satin gown with lace yolk and train, her fingertip vell was held in place with beaded tiara, She carried a bouquet of crimson roses with red and white satin streamers. Miss Janet Smith of Hanover was maid of honor and was dressed in a yellow floor-length, chfifon gown and carried white carnations with white satin streamers. 'Clyde Mizell of Freeport was best man, and Vernon Miner, of and Dwight Heidenreich. brother of the groom, ushered.

Following tne ceremony reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Heldenreich for the immediate familles. The color. scheme was yellow and white.

A three-tiered wedding cake centered the bridal table and WAS surrounded by yellow roses. Punch, cake, and ice cream were served by Miss Claribelle Miner, sister of the bride, and Faye Heldenreich, sister of the groom. After the reception the bridal trip. Upon their a. return they will couple left for short wedding reside on the Delbert Heidenreich farm.

The bride is a graduate of Hanover high school and for the past two years has been teaching in the vicinity of Hanover. The groom is a graduate of Elizabeth high school and at present is employed AS A painter. Out of town guests were from Stockton, Fort Byron, Freeport, Hanover and Monroe, Wisconsin. Roth-Mitohell Woodbine, June vows were plighted in Rock Falls Evangelical Lutheran church by Miss Ruth Mitchell, daughter of Mrs. Bessle Mitchell of Woodbine, and Melvin Roth, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Herbert Roth of 'Rock Falls, Wednesday evening, June 9, at 8 o'clock. The ceremony, a double-ring service, was read by Rev. Donald Comorick. Palms, ferns, and candelabra with white tapers, formed the background for white and snapdragons.

Mrs. Herman Oltman presided at the organ and Mr. Oltman sang three solos. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, LeVerne. She wore street-length while gabardine suit, with white Accessories, and carried an Arm bouquet of Ican Benuly roses.

She wore matching cameo neckluce nad earrings, gifts of the Mrs. Clyde Huight, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a shell gabardine sult with pink and white Accessories and carried an arm of white roses. Robert Chamberlain, of Oregon, was best man, and the ushers were Clyde night of Stockton and Ralph Pearson of Rochelle. A reception followed in the church parlors.

The bride's colors, while and blue were used throughout. The four wedding cake, topped with figurines of bride and groom, Faulkner, was Mrs. served by Edward Mrs. George and Mrs. Norbert Bilger poured.

Mrs. Duane Townsend and Mrs. Floyd Cook, sisters of the bride and Mrs. Edward O'Connell RSsisted in serving. The bride is an alumna of the Stockton high school and of Northern Illinots State Teachers college.

She has been teaching the third grade in the Rock Falls Merrill school. Mr. Roth is an alumnus of Rook Falls high school and a student at Northern Illinois State Teachers college. Previously he served four years in the armed service. After a short trip Mr.

and Mrs. Engagements Davidson- Noble Mr. and Mrs. Ray E. Davidson, of Cedarville, announce engagement of their only daughter, Donna Gale, to Robert Noble, of Orangeville, son of Mr.

and Mra. H. M. Noble, of Fulton, Ill. No wedding day has been chosen.

Wamsley-Coobs Mr. and Mrs. George J. Wamsley, 1515 South Carroll avenue, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Dorothy, Melvin E. Coobs, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Benn Coobs, of Klemme, Is. The wedding takes Aug. 8 in First Presbyterian church in Iowa City, Ta. Both young people are students at the University of Iowa.

Meyer-Kraut Pecatonica, June J. Meyer of Pecatonica, announces the engagement of his daughter, Caroline, to Rudy K. Kraut of Freeport, son of the Ferd Krauts of Pecatonica. The wedding day is set for the 3rd of July. Mr.

Kraut is an employe of Henney Motor company of Freeport. Announcements The Order of Railway Conductors will hold a meeting Sunday morning, June 13, at 9:30 in Labor hall. No dance is being planned for Saturday night by Moseley-Loewe post No. 998, Veterans of Foreign Wars. The special exhibit on graduation and wedding articles, also the display of old books and magazines in the library, at the museum of Stephenson County Historical Soclety, 1440 South Carroll avenue, will he open to members and the public on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, from 1 to 6 o'clock.

Notes of the Day Miss Janet Parker of 218 West Clark strect has gone to San Bernardino, to spend six weeks with her brother, Norman S. Parker and friends. Mrs. Elisabeth Yager, member of The Journal- newsroom force, is visiting relatives In BloomIngton, and Indianapolis during the next ten days. Vale Nortridge, West Pleasant street, is home from Champaign and has AS his guest his roommate, Harold Weber, of Waukegan, who will attend the Trueblood-Mitchell wedding.

Vale leaves Monday for Oslo, Norway, where he studies during the summer months. Mrs. William E. Fonken, of Hot Springs, S. formerly of Freeport, Is spending a week at the home of her sister, Mrs.

Minnie Klever, 219 West Elk street, and will return home Monday. She will be one of the out of town relatives nt the Engie-Schmitt wedding tomorrow afternoon. Hospital News Births at St. Francis Mr. and Mrs.

Mark Bucabo, route 2, Durand, are the parents of a son, born this morning at St. Francis hospital. Births at Deaconess A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gunshert, 836 South Oak avenue, yesterday at Deaconess hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Allen Solier, rural route Lanark, are parents of IL son, born yesterday. Mr. and Mrs.

Daryl Shudle, Winslow, are parents of a daughter, born Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Beemer, 635 South Adams avenue, are parents of a son, born this morning. Mr.

and Mrs. LeRoy Moore, route 2, Davis, also have a son, born this morning. Marriage Licenses Applications For At Freeport Ben Engle, Freeport, .21 Lois Schmitt, same, 19 Homer Nordling, Madison, over 21 Mary Sullivan, Lena, over ..18 Gordon Priewe, Orangeville, ..21 Margaret Horstmeler, Rock City 19 Roth will reside at 727 6th street, in Rochelle. Guests were present from Mt. DeKalb, Caroll, Granville, Rockford, La Prince- Salle, Scales Mound, Freeport, Stockton, Elizabeth, Hanover, Woodbine, Galena, Ashton, and Gary, Indiana.

Your Invitation To School. Service; mon: "Whose Child Is This?" Sunday Pulpit" WESS Fri 273. Program WFRL 1570 on the dial. Fellowship Meetings. Prayer Fellowship, Service: sermon: "The Man Who Won and Lost." First- Baptist Church A.

Wiens, Minister -A meeting of the administrator of hospitals in the 3rd Illinois die trict was held yesterday in Desconess hospital, Freeport, Dixon, Sterling, Rockford, Rochelle and Savanna were represented. A meeting of hospital librarians was held in connection with the session. Lady Astor Three Bottles Of Gin In House Of Commons London, June charity over in the Lady Aastor's soul triumphed prohibitionist in her makeup, so the Virginia-born British politician auctioned three bottles of gin in commons $60 each. yesterday for To ease her conscience for handling the alcohol, Lady Astor delivered a lecture on the evils of drink, declaring she wouldn't "give tuppence" for a bottle of the stuff. She consented to act as auctioneer because the proceeds went to f1- nance a memorial to her old colleague unionist, and ploneer woman trade Margaret McMillan.

St. Mary's Guild Dinner Monday Night, June 14 St. Mary's Guild will have a picnic dinner at St. Mary's hall next Monday night, June 14, beginning at 6:30. Each member may bring a guest.

Members are asked to bring a dish to share and table service. Meat, rolls and coffee will ze furnished. The speaker will be Rev. Father Donavan of the St. Charles School for Boys.

23 Receive Blind Assistance In County Twenty-three persons in Stephenson county received a total of $939 in blind assistance allowances during May, In three nearby counties the allowance was as follows: Carroll, 8, $304; Jo Daviess, 15, $752; Ogle, 16, $669. Total cost of payments in the state was $206,954 to 4,649 persons, an average of $44.52, which was $193 less than during the previous month. TO RECEIVE $5,505 FROM MOTOR FUEL TAX Freeport's net share of motor fuel tax receipts for May amounts to $5,505, it was announced today by the state finance department. The total allotment for Illinois cities was $1,527,648. Wood alcohol poisoning caused only with 12 deaths in 1932, as compared 250 deaths in '1930.

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