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Alton Evening Telegraph from Alton, Illinois • Page 20

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PAGE TWENTY ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH WfDNffSDAY, iirttMilH 14, lift Officials Deny Rumor That City Manager Is 'Communistic' Plan WOOD RIVKR-A circular Indicating the city manager at "rommunlatir" and "dictator- lal" with liom official aetrery from hoin IM author and printer, and gurt from Wood Hivcr KVPP tlxnigh Hty denied any awotinilon with the nn-ular. author naid were hehlnd if." The i-lrrtilar popped up several in Mu- My Ihii week. II WHS signed 1 ('ont- rnfttPe for KrprcMenlHlive (im 'I' 1 nutter remain unidentified. Oil City electorHfri will Oct. 7 on thP rlty manager pm- posal.

either nrteptlnK or reject injr the of a iniincil a full admlnisinitor for the: city. Prearnf Plan The iinulHr thai drew comment headed "I)o Vo.j Want COMMUNISM (Dictatorship) City Government In Wood Kiverl" It praised fhe prpwnf aldermnnlr system as reprpsentntive nnd culled the city manager ayntern "a dictatorship." A former Wood RlvPr newspaperman admitted lie prepared the circular. He said he did "at the request of a number of people." He refused to who the people were hut Raid a few city officials were included in the number. A non-union ihop that printed fht circular! alio refused to identify perlona behind the The print shop proprietor said he was he "dealt with middleman." of the city who any association with the circular ntd he believed it "hurt the referring to the fight against the manager referendum as "our cause." Another official aald he did not believe anyone "In the rity government" had anything to do with the circular. One voter in Wood River who had assumed a middle-of-the-road petition on tHe manager issue, declared that he "definitely would vote lor the city manager after seeing the circular." Me continued hit statement by saying that he "was against any aide that distributed such un-American He said the- publication "failed to appeal to any thinking and wat "an Insult to intelligent people." Weak Reasoning The Citizen's Committee for Ret ter Government, In a prepared ttatement, pointed out "weak reasoning" in the leaflet.

The Citizen's Committee is composed of Mrs. Karl Fulp, Mrs. K. L. Kimmel, Howard Getting, Beaumont Parks, Jerry Tratller, D.

L. Naef, Ralph Stuart, L. B. Ringer- injr, GeorRp W. Meyers, Leo L.

Mililello, Richard Scheffel. S. K. Cahoon, Wiley Jones and William Mngurany. The Committee attached the secrecy surrounding identification of members of the "supposed other committee." The Clt Izen't Committee said it "felt the votei i had the right to know whi comprises the other committee." Also attacked "those responsible tor the who "evidently were not aware of the economy record made by managers In other cities." Wood River VFW Women in Meet 2 (ffinper Shrinr Citeil AI Wood niver Wood River To Begin Project Will Krwi Sfrrct Tin- Urrk Area Named On County Council Committees WOOD niVKR Shrtnp 'ieir regular meeting Saturday iit and honored Wnl- (PI noble nrrl.

i h- Mill Mitrlin Flat! truest of honor and eight piojilvlevses nnd eight hnien of shepherds of the tiK-t uerr present. Mrs. Flnnegan. pns' supreme worthy high priceless nl Missouri was, a gticxt nl the group, were 150 present at the and carried nut in white daisies and roses. Klnb Fish Fry WOOD FUVIiri The Koiiples Klub members had a fish fry Monday nlffht at the Standard Oil Torch Club Those on the rommittee Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Hofgren. Mr. and Oliver Fralley and Mr. nnd Rernie Hutches.

The club fleeted the new eom- miltpp to plan activities for the next three months. Those serving on that rornrnittee nrp. Mr. nnrl Victor Bnrnharf, Mr. nnd Wayne Helmantoler and Mrs.

Thomas Clancy. The next meeting will he hns- session and the time and place will be announced later. The group It sponsored by the Y.M.C.A Wood River OES Meet Set Thursday WOOD forma! met t- Ing of the Order of Eastern Star. Wood River Chapter 871 Is set lor Thursday night at at the Odd Fellowt Hall. The appointed will he honored.

They are ttar point, chaplain, marthal, organist and warder. Guettt from other chapters will fill theie ttattons. Pythian Hlctera Meet WOOD RIVER Ralph Yemm Initiated into the Esther Temple-Pythian Sisters Tuesday night at the Odd Fellows Hall. The Initiation wat formal under the direction of Mrs. Melvin Keil- hach, excellent chief and other officers.

were atked to attend the "guest night" scheduled Oct. 3 at Highland. Hostesses were Mrs. Randolph, Joseph Srgresl, Hnrold Raines and Mrs. Elizabeth Bell.

Roifer chalrnvm of tjgn Installation, repotted signs had been ordered for Wood River. 200 of paid for by the Wood River fity Council, at the Wood River Township Junior Chamber of Com- iTwrre board meeting Monday night. Cloyd reported fhaf work will begin this week on the street aAgn piofcjrt. Other heard Included the Get-out-the-vote campaign Kiven by diet Klunlek. and Tom Holland, president of the Jayeres.

talked on ths area meeting sponsored by Wood River Friday, with repreaentatlvea from regional communities and Jayree chapters attending. Dick Bell will serve as chairman of the committee set up to replenish Jayree treasury. Mem- licis plan to run a fas station for a day sometime in October. The league reports were Riven by Dick Palmer, who staled that Roxana and Jive- Inml played tie with Roxana winnlnR. Medals were presented to the first and second place teams.

Tom Holland Is the present possessor of the "duck" being used In the membership campaign. When he gets a new member he may puss on the pet to another member, who in turn must keep the Murk until he. tulds to the membership. Klimlrlf, In reporting on the Ot- oul-the-vote campaign out lined that tags aaying "I Voted" will be passed to each voter In November. The same, will he the basis for contest among school children who will work to get their Hdult friends to vote and then collect the tags.

The child with the most tags will be given a This particular phase of campaign depends on appropriations for purchase of the tags. Jim Weaver presented his reslg- nation to the club because of inability to attend regular future meetings. Weaver had served as publicity chairman. Wood River Aerie Plan Activities Lincoln Fall Festival At Worn! River Friday WOOD 1UVKR The Kail val sponsored by the Lincoln School PTA is set for Friday ai 5 p. m.

Among the features will be a talent show with prizes, a physical education demonstration wi'h Miss Ruth Toomey directing, a white elephant stand, a fish pond- and a novelty stand. Mrs. Homer Burk will be In charge of refreshments, Arthui Northway will give sketches and Rev. Karl White will present a magic show. WOOD RIVER The Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 2773 met Tuesday night at an Informal meet- Ing for the purpose of discussing the welfare and tocial activltitet for the coming year.

Free fish fries have been planned with other entertainment in the form of dances, card parties and chicken suppers. The first on the fall schedule will be a free fish fry for members. Friday night for 6 to 9 p. m. followed by a dnnce open to the public with Roscoe Stiles orchestra providing music.

Dht. 104, 144 to Get Holiday Sept. 25 oodRivfrWOTM 2 Wood River Tots Recovering Hears Stontham After Eating Aspirins, Potash WOOD RJVKR S. hool here will be 1 tnke part In try-Kducation Hay for the area School District. 104.

Including elemnfary schools In Wood RKrr and Hartford, and District 144. the Alton-Wood River Community High will be dismissed. Classes will he resumed Friday. The B-I-K Day Is to acqiia'nt educators with and In their eommunity. Club Women Of Wood River Meet WOOD RIVER A pantomime WOOD RIVER Wood River and six East Alton American vere named Tuesday night to Madlaon-Bood County Council committee posi- at a meeting in Kdwardv VillP.

Commander Howard Getting an- thr and al the council rHlli for tt mrfting In Woutl River Dec. 17. Coun.il Adjutant Jack Walker and Post 204 Commander Harry nUo aitended the meeting, BS well Hob Tolllver, Elhwoith Hunt nnd Cottrell of Legion Post 794 in Kast Alton. Name to committees were Erv Mayor Praiarn Pregrtit Form of Gov't chairman, aviation; Cotton. Art North- wny, rhairman, Boy Scouts; C'if- ford Davidson, national defense; Jack Walker, chairman, publicity; Bill Blacklock.

school medal Kred Penning, chairman, state hospital committee; Russell Gibson, disaster and relief; E. grave registration; Francis "A Slice of Melon" the high- 1 Manning, Boyt and Getting, light of the "guest night" meeting of the Woman's Club Tuesday night. The one-act satire on parenthood was of Chinese origin and given in costume by Mrs. W. F.

Stevens, Henry Wlchman, Mrs. George f-ouvler, Mary Collins, Mrs. Ray Brown, Mrs. Herbert Hall, Mrs. Victor Barnhart and (iene Brckhajn education.

Hunt of East Alton named to the rehabilitation committee, the disaster and relief committee, the service committee, and chairman of the Pa.st Com- mandeis and Forty and Elgnt nights. Others from Kast Alton named to committees were Les Cottre.ll. constitution and by-laws; Arthur The meeting opened with a Hnrlan. ritunl team; Bob Tolliver. pledge for the Illinois Clubwomen by Mrs.

KImer who also welcomed the Included in the announcements were the meeting of the rummage sale committee at the home of H. T. 218 S. Ninth St. Oct.

2 at 7:30. Mrs. E. L. Kimmel reminded the women of the coming special election Oct.

7 on the committee; and and Ray Hunt, Mate hospital Lorrel Hickt safety. at Meredoula WOOD RIVER Mrs. Horal L. as installing officer in ceremonies of the American I.exion Auxiliary in Meredosia Tuesday night, when her daughter- in-law. Mrs.

Don Grlsham was in- Don Grisham, son of Mrs. Baugher and former Wood River resident, is commander of the Mere- The average person consumes one-half pound of tea annually In the United Slates. city manager referendum and stal pd as prc Mrs. Gillis reported on the district board meeting attended by Mrs. Kimmel and Mrs.

Gillis. The 22nd District meeting will be Oct. 29 at Freeport, and The American Home Section have plan- ned a "husbands night" at the Westerner Lodge on Oct. 7. Mrs.

Karl Fulp led group sing- Ing accompanied by Mrs. Frank Bauer, and prize-winners at games were Mrs. Martha Hammet, Mrs. J. P.

Hawkins, Mrs. G. O. DeAtley, Mrs. Frank Stringer.

Mrs. H. Clark Foster and Veloura Buscher. The games were under the direction of Mrs. George Louvier.

Mrs. W. F. Stevens acted as program chairman and hostesses for the social hour were Mrs. E.

B. Gillis. Mrs. H. C.

Stover, Mrs. Henry Wiehman. Mrs. H. A.

Ball. 'Mrs. A. Berry, Mrs. L.

L. Baker, Mrs. C. J. Fahnpstock, Mrs.

Karl Fulp, Mrs. W. F. Stevens. Mrs.

E. L. Kimmel. Mrs. J.

M. Delaney and Mrs. E. H. Payne.

Supper Kor WOOD RIVER Teacher board members and their families of School District 104 will be feted I at a picnic supper tonight. 1 The supper will be a chicken fry at Shelter House 4 on the Westerner Club grounds. WOOD RTVKR Mayor Wll- Mam R. Stoneham spoke before the Women of the Moose Tuesday night on the aldermanle form of government opposed to city manager system. Mayor Sfoneham pointed out the greater expense with the manager form and stated that the aldermanic system more representative.

Mrs. Mary J. Collins gave a short talk on The meeting was a formal Initiation with the following candidates Installed: Mrs. Aimer Whlttaker, Mrs. Clarence Mackey, Mrs.

Loren Simmons and Mrs. Mamie Hoffman. It was announced that there would he all-day quilting at the Moose Home Thursday, and several members are planning to attend the state conference at Peoria Saturday and Sunday. Hostesses for the evening social hour were Fred Abner and Mrs. Fred Williams.

Mountain bee-keepers in gon have found electric fences very effective In keeping bears from robbing the hives of honey. Read Telegraph Want Ads dosia Legion Post. Accompanying Mrs. a were Mrs. Frank Panyik, who served as secretary, and Mrs.

Russell Gibson, who acted at tergeant-of- arms pro tern. VM Will Net Be Ashamed to Wear Shoee WE REBUILD J. REEDER i SON Waahlngtoa College Avee. WOOD RIVKR-Two Wood River nfplved emwfenpy tm'- ment here Tuesday after they dimbed and reaehef' placed out of their reach In separate home accidents. Shawn Zinkler.

2. the son of Mr. and Harold Zinkler of 654 K- Halloran was given emergency tTestament at Wood River Township Hospital after he reached some candy-flavored aspirin and swallowed to 15 pills. His mother described his condition as "good" after he taken to the hospital and his stomach pumped out. than four hour later, the stomach pump at the hospital was used on Monte Thus, 3, of Route 1.

East Alton. He pyramided and boxes and climbed info the top of a closet for potash, a disinfectant. condition also wan described "good." Dnvid Manley, 17, the son of Mr. and Merle Manley of 516 E. Lorena was treated for minor injuries after a small chemical explosion at East Alton-Wood River Community High School.

He in the laboratory at the Carol 2, dutlfhter nt Gene Coltee of 218 E. Seventh st and Jean Ann Rohlflng. 8, daughter of Edwin Rohlflng of 2H S. Thirteenth were treated fn minor lacerations. H.

E. Mattefs, of 609 law received emergency treatment Monday at the Woort River Township Hospital after a fingertip was severed. a cabinet maker caught the tip of the second fingor of left hand In a joist, necpMt- fating its removal. Also treated Monday at the hospital were Barry Rick Moore, 3 of 260 S. Fourteenth the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Dale Moore. suffered a lip laceration when he fell on a toy chest. Mrs. Naomi Hellrung of 302 Haller In East Alton, a kitchen employe of the Wood River Township Hospital wat treated for a finger laceration.

Men can live within a range ol 200 degrees of temperature variation, but their body temperature! cannot vary 20 degrees. loan right it in your inltrtin. Arit for 1-viiit or in. 'Employed or or Uwti $31 to $100 Ivm My'ri $14 $24 CASH YOU art TSMM. $166.90 291.65 24 MM.

$241.09 43278 payniliti eovtr rwrytWitgl ChwgM wipald kel. to (150, bal. (ran SI 50 to $300, M. M. tJM 1500.

FINANCE 2nd Fl. (Ovtr Sally Ann Shop) 301 BELLE ALTON MMIM: 2-Wtt. JeJin C. OtiecM, YES MANager OPEN SATURDAYS A WEDNESDAYS UNTIL 1 P.M. IMW mttt rtiHtnti Read Telegraph Want Adi Telegraph Want Ads "CLICK" H.

G. BURDEN, D.C. AND HERTENSTEIN, D.C. ANNOUNCE THE REMOVAL OF THEIR OFFICE TO ALTON CHIROPRACTIC CENTER 825 Washington Alton, Illinois Offict Phone 3-5614 WOOD RIVF.R- Applications for membership into the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary were received Monday night from Marie Willis. Mrs.

Gene Crablrce and Mrs. Krnest Maguire. i dildine made several repot is Including the recent visit to the Alton State Hospital by I Mrs, Reichel and Mrs. Dildine fo'i i the purpose of taking maga- and two portable radios to In the hospital. Mrs.

Dildine aUo mentioned need for warm clothing for the Members were invited 10 attend the birthday party of the Junior Girls t'mt on Oct. and a report was given by Mrs. Dildine i on the banquet in Peoria Sundav honoring the department president Mrs. Miller, president announced a joint meeting of the pos 1 and auxiliary Nov. 24.

A "white elephant" sale WHH given alter the business meeting i with Mis. Tony Filardo at ling as auctioneer. Refreshments served 1 the ho.sttsse* tallowing the meeting. klub Fish Fry WOOD RIVtR The Kouples Klub membeis had a lish frv Monday night at the Standard Oil Torch Club grounds. Those on the committee were Mr and Mrs.

Paul Hoigmi. MI. and Mrs. Oliver Fidilc.v and Mi. and Mis.

Berme Hughes The club elected the nc-u um- millce iu plan aiiiwiii-. in, l( next thief 1 (i thai committee aic Mi. Mis. Vocloi Barnhail Mi and U'yae Helnioyiioler arid Mis Clancy. The next meeting will a uiasa the tune and place will be ajmoume-1 later.

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