THE CHIPPEWA HERALD- SOCIETY NEWS NINTH DISTRICT WISCONSIN WOMEN'S CLUB CONVENTION The 25th annual: convention of the Ninth District Wisconsin Federation of Women's Clubs will be held at River in May, according to plans made at the fall meeting of the board of directors ber din, Claire Hotel. held Friday, OctoBrunchain This will be a two day convention, the date to be set by the Ninth to District president, Mrs. A. P. Jones of Black River Falls, and the hostess clubs.
Mrs. Jones urged all women to work for the Red Cross as the disof trict project this year, so that if the Red Cross can't handle their quota, they may feel free to call on the clubwomen of the district. Reports of the county chairmen were given, showing a well rounded and interesting course of study for the coming year. Those reporting were: Mrs. S.
J. Nutter, Rice Lake, Barron county; Miss Bess Kalk, Chippewa Falls, Chippewa county; Mrs. O. M. Felland, Colfax, Bi-County Dunn and Pepin; Mrs.
Russel Mead, Clark county; Mrs. P. B. Eves. Eau Claire county; Mrs.
J. R. McDonald, Black River Falls, Jackson county; Mrs. Kames I. Mallott, River Falls, Pierce, Stillwater, county; Mrs.
James St. Fraw- Croix county; Mrs. Charles Lee, Mondovi; Buffalo; Trempealeau. Mrs. A.
T. Stolen of Eau Claire, district radio chairman, announced a series of radio broadcasts by the Ninth District Federation. These programs will be presented twice a month from Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls and Rice Lake studios. The first broadcast will take place on Thursday afternoon, October 31, over WEAU Eau Claire, with Mrs. A.
P. Jones, district president, giving an address. Musical selections will be furnished by a group from Black River Falls. Mrs. Stolen has appointed Mrs.
Sherman of Rice Lake and Miss Bess Kalk of Chippewa Falls as co-chairmen of radio programs. The date and time of future broadcasts will be announced later by Mrs. Stolen. It was announced that prizes for the district Scrap Books would be awarded at the convention, one for clubs 100 membership and one for unders over 100 in membership. It was stressed that all clubs keep a scrap book and participate in this contest.
The Helen Mears Art contest was announced, the subject this year, being historical "Murals events, local depicting indus- lotries, local scenic points of interest." All eighth grade pupils in public, private or parochial schools, both boys and, girls, are eligible to take part. Only one picture may be entered by each contestant. Mrs. M. L.
Stelzer of Bloomer is chairman of the Chippewa county contest. Interesting and educational reports were given by the chairmen of standing committees and departments of work, which left many worthwhile suggestions to be carried back to members by their president, Officers of the Ninth district are: Mrs. A. P. Jones, Black River Falls, president; Mrs.
C. E. Rinehard, Chippewa Falls, vice president; Mrs. F. E.
Hoehn, Arcadia, recording secretary; Mrs. Pearl Rose, Black River Falls, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Orlando Holway, Hudson, treasurer; Mrs. R. B.
Washburn, Augusta, auditor; Mrs. David Thomas, Menomonie, director. Chairmen of standing, committees: Foundation Fund, Mrs. A. P.
Jones, Black River Falls. Educational Loan Fund, Mrs. O. C. Thorpe, Chippewa Falls.
Federation Extension, the county federation Magazine Subscriptions: County chairmen, Mrs. James Frawley, Stillwater. Speakers' Bureau, Club Reporting, Mrs. E. J.
Eggum, Whitehall. Urban-Rural Cooperation, Mrs. Hugh Hemstock, Melrose. Co-operation with War Veterans, Mrs. Robert Goodrich, Durand.
Radio, Mrs. T. Stolen, Eau Claire; sub stations, Chippewa Falls, Rice Lake. Safety, Mrs. P.
W. Dickey, Black River Falls. Conservation, Mrs. Harold Ritchey, River Falls. Press and Publicity, Miss Bess Kalk, Chippewa Falls.
Club Institutes, Mrs. C. A. Cooper, Colfax. Advertising, Mrs.
F. A. R. Van Meter, New Richmond, Departments of Work American Citizenship, Mrs. Arthur Templeman, Roberts.
The American Home, Mrs. C. F. Hepburn, Neillsville. Mother Craft, Mrs.
R. R. Richards, Blair. Education, Mrs. O.
C. Thorpe, Chippewa Falls. Character Building, Mrs. 0. M.
Felland, Colfax. History and Landmarks, Mrs. W. G. Malcholm, Chetek.
Motion Pictures, Mrs. A. L. Murray, Eau Claire, assisted by Mrs. F.
E. Wilson, Eau Claire. Protection of Roadside Beauty, Mrs. Fine W. A.
Arts: Art. McEathren, Mrs. Thorien Ettrick; Drama, Mrs. L. Ashley, Hudson; Music, Mrs.
O. J. Sanasac, Eau Claire; Literature and Library, Mrs. Neal LaGrander, Ellsworth. International Relations, Mrs.
F. M. Dittmar, Augusta. Legislation, Mrs. L.
W. Wol-1 TELEGRAM, CHIPPEWA welcomed the visitors and Mrs. Hirsch made the response, Three projects that could be undertaken by any parent-teacher group were explained E. Luberg, principal of West Junior high, Madison, in his talk on projects and purposes of the P. T.
A. These projects will help to increase interest and incidentally attendance at meetings, Mr. Luberg pointed out. The organization of the West Junior high has grown from an attendance of 14-to 1,150 during Mr. Luberg's work at the school.
He feels that the growth is due primarily to the interesting programs planned by the tion. Go to School Night is the project that has proven most popular of all programs wherever it has been tried, he said. This permits the parents to follow the students' program for the day, meeting each teacher in pleasant surroundings. Demonstration of classes is second the list of interesting as outlined by Mr. Luberg.
Not all classes could provide an interesting demonstration, but certain ones can be used very advantageously, he added. Panel discussions, if planned or controlled, rank third in popularity. Other programs of local interest if all worked out, could and should be presented at the meetings. Mrs. Roger Scott, state president of PTA, spoke the home as a medium for safeguarding the American way of life at the afternoon meeting, following the luncheon at Our Savior's Lutheran church.
Mrs. Scott feels that the home is the foundation of American liberty and to the preserve, youth we must have home. Principal Ralph Bongey, of Menomonie high school, spoke on the school as a medium. Father H. J.
I Deeney, Prescott, presented the side of the church as medium. Equality and mutuality are the basis of democracy, Father Deeney believes. Lloyd C. Ellingson, district attorney from Dunn county, in his talk on the community, told of the challenge that has been made both from abroad and at home to the way of life. The panel discussion; with many questions asked to provoke thought concluded the program.
CENTRAL LUTHERAN AID TO MEET WEDNESDAY. The Central Lutheran Ladies Aid will meet Wednesday afternoon, October 30, the parish hall. The topic, "Luther's Confession," will be presented by Rev. Mr. C.
E. Skoien. Members are requested to their gifts as this will be MEANIE Box Day. It was also: announced today that there are still some carry-all hangers on hand for those who desire them, A luncheon will be served to which the public is cordially invited. Hosts and hostesses will be FALLS, MONDAY, Mr.
and Mrs. Chris Ek, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ek, Peter Everson, C. 0.
Lea, Dr. a and Mrs. George Blum, Mrs. Robert Nicolls and Mrs. S.
Hoveland. RAATZ-KOHLS MARRIAGE AT CADOTT WEDNESDAY. The Cadott Gospel Tabernacle was the scene of a pretty autumn wedding at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon when Miss Zilphia Kohls, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kohls of Jim Falls, became the bride of Donald Raatz, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Gustax Raatz of Cornell. Rev. Mr. M.
Johnson performed the ceremony. The bride wore a suit of blue grey with hat and accessories to match and carried a bouquet of roses and chrysanthemums. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jensen attended the couple.
A wedding dinner was served to 45 guests at the home of. the groom's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Raatz will reside near Cornell, ST.
MARTHA'S GUILD CARD PARTY TUESDAY. St.k Martha's Guild of Christ Episcopal church will sponsor a card party at the Episcopal rectory on Tuesday night, October 29, at 8 o'clock. R. N. CLUB TO BE ENTERTAINED.
The R. N. Club will meet Tuesday night, October 29, at 8 o'clock at the Krause Cafe party room. Hostesses will be Miss Agnes McCarthy and Miss Roselda Miller. CHESTNUT SCHOOL P.
T. A. MEETS AT SCHOOL TONIGHT. The October meeting of the Chestnut School Parent-Teachers association will be opened tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the school auditorium with community singing led by Mrs. E.
A. Rodiger. A report of the state convention held in. Fond du Lac will be given, after which a question and answer quiz entitled "Information Please" will take place. Refreshments will be served.
CARD PARTY SUNDAY AT JIM FALLS CHURCH. A card party will be held Sunday night, November 3, at the Sacred Heart church hall in Jim Falls, ciety. Five Hundred and Schmier sponsored by, the Holy Name Sowill be played and good prizes will be awarded to the winners. A chicken bouillon will be served. The members of the society extend a cordial invitation to the public to attend.
MERRY TROOPERS PLAN PIE SOCIAL AND SALE. The Merry Troopers 4-H Club met at the Birch -Creek school Friday their monthly meeting. The president, Barbara Ferron, was absent due to illness and Dolly Rea substituted in her place. It was decided to hold a pie so- PAID ADVERTIsem*nT Authorized and to be paid for. at the rate of 60c per column inch by John L.
Ritzinger, 224 South Grove Street, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. AN INTRODUCTION TO JOHN L. RITZINGER Candidate for CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT In these days of hectic national twelve hours, which meant gocampaigning, with verbal at- ing, without sleep forty hours or. tacks and counter attacks fea- more at a stretch and still atturing the drives of tending classes. His room, all two major political parties, that he could afford, was an unthe thorough and yet gentle- finished attic without heat.
manly campaign being conduct- Stars blinked down at him ed by John Ritzinger, Progress- through holes in the roof, and ive candidate for Clerk of. Cir- there were times when he had cuit Court, stands out as one of duck rain-drops. In the cold the highlights of the local of winter it couldn't have been litical scene, very comfortable. Although this is his first ven- It was discovered after the ture into politics, John has con- first winter that the hospital ducted a drive for votes that has paid for donations of blood and won him the plaudits of veteran soon after that he was able to county campaigners. But the secure a more comfortable room fact that he is.
conducting a financed by the transfusions of thorough campaign is not sur- his blood. The long sleepless prising; thoroughness is a char- hours finally broke his health acteristic of the man. in his fourth year at school and The dread disease, infantile pa- he was forced to quit. In the him down at the years since then has reralysis, struck early age of two and a half gained his health this fall behind withered entered politics for the first years, leaving muscles that never again will time. flow with power.
The handicap He fully appreciated the task did not deter him, however, and before him when he entered the at the of seven he began his race. His opponent is a man who career age, selling newspapers has filled the office for fourteen and magazines. His cheerful at- terms, twenty-eight years. Durtitude and congenial ing the of John's camwon him many friends in and paign has not. been one whole, about Chippewa Falls, and soon word of mud-slinging; he has he was earning his own clothes attended picnics, bazaars, dinand school books.
During har- ners and other functions and vest time farmers in the vicinity has made a house to house canhired him to pick apples and po- vass in the cities of Bloomer, tatoes, and when he entered Stanley and Chippewa Falls as high school he was able to se- well as Cadott, Boyd, Cornell cure part time employment at and New Auburn, Perhaps you the Gamble Store in the city have met him. Everywhere he where he came to know a wider has gone he has been well recircle of residents of Chippewa ceived; he has conducted his county. campaign as a gentleman, and After graduating from high has earned the respect of the decided that Chippewa county, voters because school, the doctors John's of this fact. a series of operations on legs and feet were necessary, John Ritzinger is well qualified and during the next two years to handle the duties of the oftwenty-seven weeks were 'spent fice he seeks; he is honest, in bed, the rest of the time in straight-forward, and a tireless recuperation. It was at this time worker.
His party is proud to that a desire was born to study have him as a candidate, and medicine orthopedic surgery the voters of Chippewa county being the ultimate aim. may rest assured that when Enrolling at the University of they vote for John Ritzinger Wisconsin with little or. no they are voting for a man who funds, John secured a job at the willing, and to Wisconsin General Hospital handled the office of Clerk of where he operated a switch- Circuit Court for Chippewa board every fourth night county. 3 8 Falls People Continue to Get $2 Bills Bloomer and Colfax Also Visited by Spam Men and Girls. By THE SPAM MAN You might say it's literally raining $2 bills in and around Chippewa Falls and the surrounding towns.
Spam keys by the score have been turned in the Spam Men and Spam Girls in exchange for their opinions Spam, the Miracle Meat of 101 Uses, and each and every one was paid a new, crackling $2 bill. prised Don't be or girl proach you while you're down town or out walking, or in your home; for they probably will be either the. Spam man or the Spam Girl about to ask that all-important question "How do you like Spam So now you are forewarned. Please be prepared with an answer and that ever-so-important "Spam" key with the metal strip wound round it--the key that opens a can of delicious, tempting appetizing Spam. Saturday morning one of the Spam Men approached Mrs.
J. A. EVERSON, 326 Second at home and she was prepared with Spam key and her opinion. "I always have it on hand company and we love the flavor of Spam," she said; so she was paid a crisp new $2 bill. MRS.
ELLEN HUNTLEY, 121 W. Spring was out walking when I asked, "How do you like Spam," "We like Spam and eggs and Spam sliced cold is delicious," was her answer for which she received a new $2 bill. MRS. PAUL SCHULTZ, 311 W. Elm was really surprised when I paid her $2 for having her Spam key with her and for saying, "It's lovely fried with eggs and so good in sandwiches." Nearby Towns Visited.
Some of the Spam Men visited Bloomer and Colfax Saturday morning and here are the names of some of the people in the towns who were paid $2. MRS, M. 'M. BARLOW, of Bloomer, was working in her kitchen when I called. "My children like Spam very much and it is already to serve," was comment.
Others in Bloomer who were ready for us were MRS. J. H. SCHWARTZ, MR. ARTHUR and MRS.
OTTO TURNER. In Colfax the following were each paid $2 for their opinions of Spam, the Miracle Meat of 101 Uses: MISS MARION PETERSON, MR. G. HAMMER and MRS. SAM K.
IVESON. because Monday starts a new week is no reason for you to think we have gone away. We are still here and will, for some time. Be sure to continue to carry your Spam keys with the metal strip every member of the family -and be to have a can or two in a your homes. All grocers and food stores carry Spam so there is no reason why you should not be ready for us.
Continue to read this column for names and addresses of Spam users who are paid crisp new $2 bills. And, of course, that goes for you people in Stanley, Cadott, Boyd and other towns, too, because we will be back to see you some day early this week. (adv) NO LONGER STUFFED Modern taxidermis construct anatomically correct models of animals and fit the skins over them, instead stuffing the skins as in the old Vs. SAVE Cash Carry CRA-MER DRY CLEANERS Thrifty Value Best Service Service $1 LESS MEN'S 3-PC. SUITS Ladies' Plain 1-Pc.
Dresses TOP COATS 10 TIES, HATS, Phone 955 26 W. Spring St. OCT. 28, 1940 Urges Nurses' Parachute Corps Mrs. Marie McMillan, above, of Dallas, women's parachute jumping champion, would like to train a corps of women parachutists could serve, not only in national defense, but as nurses to land with first aid equipment during floods, hurricanes and other disasters.
She's pictured in New York, en route to Washington, to offer her plan to federal authorities. cial on November 15 and a candy sale on November 1 at the Birch Creek school. Two new members joined the club. They are Thomas Upthregrove and Douglas Blumenstein. A short program, including a Hallowe'en play, was presented by the members and enjoyed by all.
A lunch was served by the mothers and members on the lunch committee. The next meeting will, be held on November 15 in connection with the pie social. Don't Be Too Late for the Parade of Gobelins $1.25 Chocolates, creamy, tender! Hard-soft centers OLESON DRUG STORE FOR NERVOUSNESS AND AND SLEEPLESNESS Go and See Erdner CHIROPRACTOR Office Over J. C. Penney Co.
Willkie Is Endorsed By W. R. Callahan Milwaukee. (AP) R. Callahan, unsuccessful candidate for governor in the September primary election, endorsed Wendell W.
Willkie for the presidency in a statement issued He. charged President Roosevelt with "failure" in his economic and foreign policies and declared that "a simple way to correct these conditions and prevent further disaster is to vote Roosevelt out and vote Willkie in." Sees Boy Run Down, Finds It's Her Son Chicago. (AP)-As Mrs. Genevieve Siegler was making a report of a minor accident. the phone rang and police iotted down that a bov cvclist had been struck by a car.
"I hope it isn't my son." Mrs. Siegler commented. But. it was. Her son.
George. 15, was taken to a hospital with a. fractured leg. NEW AUBURN Mr. and Mrs.
Malcolm Hanson were entertained Sunday at the Dick McReil home at Sand Lake. Mrs. Frank Coaty and sons, Richard and Neil, spent Thursday with Mr. Coaty who is employed at Superior, Wis. Mrs.
Ella Hoard and daughter, CAUGHT Get direct relief from COLD? with throat, chest, clinic-tested back VICKS VAPORUB DUPER CASS UTATION HELL Cor. Bridge and Cedar MAKE YOUR WINTER DRIVING A PLEASURE "Winterize With Shell" 1. Shellzone Permanent AntiFreeze. 2. Shell Alcohol Blend AntiFreeze.
3. Winter Golden Shell Oil. 4. Winter Transmission and differential lubricants. 5.
Many extra free services to add to your enjoyment safety for Winter meltinane Most modern, equipment for lubricating and winterizing. PAGE THREE Betty Jane, are staying at the D. W. Parks home in Sampson while Mr. and Mrs.
Parks have gone to Iowa for. a few weeks visit. Try a Herald-Telegram Want Ad! worth, Barron. Parliamentary Law, Mrs. J.
H. Brooks, Neillsville. Child Welfare and Public Health, Mrs. Verner Johnson, Chippewa Falls, Crime Prevention and Control, Mrs. H.
Gingras, Cornell. Indian Welfare, Mrs. William Bixler, Neillsville. Problems of Industry, Mrs. S.
O. Lund, Cumberland. Junior Clubwomen, Mrs. Carl Rauk, Taylor. NOTRE DAME LADIES AID MEETS WEDNESDAY, Wednesday afternoon, October 30, the Notre Dame Padieso Aid will meet in the Notre Dame Junior high school at 2 o'clock.
Members are requested. to note the change in day of meeting, from Thursday to Wednesday. Immediately after the business session cards will be played to which the public cordially invited. Contract Auction Bridge, Five Hundred and Pinochle will be the games and good prizes will be awarded to the winners. Lunch will be served.
The committee in charge includes Mmes. Nell Gough, chairman, Ida Kopp, Felix Paul, Mary Prince. Romeo Keyeski, John JasMcGilvray, William Jasper, Armstrong, William Nellie Hedrington, Mary McDonald, Stewart, Albert Gaier, Mary Walter Sugars, Agnes son, Claude Myre, Frank Cushman, William Bleskachek, John Dixon, Harold Prueher, Carl Borneman, Chris Blumhardt, Lucy Marquis, Francis Peloquin, Joseph Pregent, Harley Drake, Ben Haley, Misses Marie Lavelle, Helen Cosgrove and Ludmilla Simon. The public is invited to attend the luncheon, W.O.T.M. ENTERTAIN DISTRICT GROUPS.
The women of the Moose entertained the women of the Seventh district Sunday afternoon at the Moose hall with a program arranged to celebrate the birthday of Honorable James J. Davis, Pilgrim Governor and Mooseheart founder. The program was under direction of Mrs. Harry Nicolai, Alumni chairman, and was as follows: Community singing, "Here We Are prayer, Chaplain Mrs. Leo Miller; piano solo, Miss Marie Bresina; monologue, Geraldine Augustine; vocal solo, Miss Grace Raymond; child pledge, Senior Regent Mrs.
Nels Anderson: humorous reading, Mrs. Louis Ritzinger; biographical sketch of Honorable James J. Davis, Mrs. Isabel Cardinal; community singing, "God Bless America." The attendance included women from Altoona, Wausau, La Crosse, Wisconsin Rapids, Bloomer, Menomonie, and Chippewa Falls. A social hour followed and prizes were awarded to Mrs.
Violet Wilson of Wisconsin Rapids, Mrs. Ann Helbert of La Crosse and Mrs. Bertha Hartman of Chippewa Falls. Senior Regent Mrs. Nels Anderson announced the Women of the Moose are helping a blind boy of -Niagara Falls secure an eyeseeing dog, a gift.
of a friend, by helping him pay for it with 18,000 match book covers. All those who wish are requested to place them in a special box at the Muggah Drug Store, or to hand them to any Woman of the Moose. YOUNG PEOPLE HOLD INTERESTING MEETINGS. The Young People of the Presbyterian church met Sunday in the church parlors and conducted interesting meetings on various subjects. The Junior group met at 4:30 o'clock with Betty Lyon in charge of the business session.
The topic, "Service." was presented by Jackie Knoble. A social time was enjoyed after the meeting. The Intermediates gathered at 5:30. o'clock with Phillip Lyon in charge. A round table discussion was held.
At 7 o'clock the Seniors met and started a study which will continue for six weeks on "What Is Christianity Rev. Mr. G. Wallace Robertson is in charge of this discussion. About 50 young people attended the three meetings.
DISCUSS SAFEGUARDING THE AMERICAN WAY. Safeguarding the American way of life was the theme chosen for the topics for the speakers of the Ninth District conference of parents and teachers at Menomonie Saturday. The home, school, church and community as mediums for the safeguarding was discussed by representative speakers at the afternoon session that was held at Our Savior's Lutheran church. Mrs. A.
E. Tilseth, Menomonie, was elected president of the district to succeed Mrs. A. C. Hirsch, Eau Claire, and Miss Adeline Martin, Chippewa Falls, Sunnyside state graded school, as secretary in place of Miss Swanson, Chippewa Falls: Glenwood City was selected as the place for the 1941 conference.
The was called to order by Mrs. district. president meeting, at the morning session at the Memorial. Boy and Girl Scouts led in the flag salute that followed the invocation by the Rev. E.
B. Steen. Will G. Ballentine. superintendent of the Menomonie public schools, When Faulty Digestion and Elimination Make You WEAK, SICKLY, NERVOUS When you suffer constipation when your bowels need help to carry on their functions of elimination often your appetite is poor, your stomach upset, you feel weak, sickly, nervous and you prove an easy victim of common colds TAKE NEW HOPE AND TRY DR.
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