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Milford chronicle., 1948-02-20

tenance Company.
According to Sgt. Peacher, many
prior service men can enlist for
this assignment and by means of
current regulation regain all or
part of the grade they held at the
time CT their separation. The de-
termining factor in regalning their
old grade is the occupatiOnal spec
ialty they held during their pre-
Yi0us service and the length of
time that they held it.
For further details visit your To-
cal Army and Air Force Recruiting
Representative located in the State
ArmOry, Dover, Delaware.
Milford chronicle., 1948-02-20
Pack of Wild Dogs
ChG8es RatlrOGdeI'

POTTSVILLE, Pa. -(P)- SAM
uel BOlich Outran snarling hun
gry pack of wild dogs-''but I real
ly had to run" he said.
Bolich, a trackwalker for the
Reading Company, said he climbed
tC safety on top Of railroad car
standing at the toct of Hawk
Mountain.
The dogs fed two hours later
when a railroad maintenance crew
approached.
Those dogs sure looked hun
gry," Bolich commented.
Milford chronicle., 1948-02-20
Greenhouse for Hospital
Is War Memorial

PHOENIXVILLE, Pa. - (F)
The American Legion auxiliary Of
Pennsylvania has donated a $20,-
600 fully-equipped greenhouse to
the Valley Forge General Hospital.
It was dedicated to those who
fought and died to preserve their
nation; to those who fought and
suffered the ravagaes Of war, and
to those still living sound in body
and mind who must work for per-
petual peace"
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-06-23
OBITUARY
Frank Adelbert SNYDER

Frank Adelbert Snyder, the
son of Robert Charles and Sar-
all ]. Snyder, was born in Hor-
tontown, New York, on Nov
ember 9th, 1855, and depart
ed this life at his home at 29O6
Enoch Avenue, Zion, on June
16, 1913, at the age of 90 years
6 months and 10 days. He was
the eldest of ten children.
At the age of Fl years, Mr..
Snyder moved from New York
to Michigan, then to Minneso-
ia where in 1878 he joined the
army and fought in the Indian
Wars. After his discharge
from the army, Mr.. Snyder
moved to Iowa. He was mar
ried to Flora Evilla Snyder on
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-06-23
Ihe TheOCrat

December Fl, 1882 at Glidden,
Iowa, and there made ms
home, engaging in farming. La
ter he moved to Ledyard, Iowa.
Then in 1902 Mr.. Snyder
moved to Zion, where he be-
came employed by the Zion
Land and Investment Company
and served two terms as Super
intendent of Public Works. For
ten years he was employed at
Nash Motors in Kenosha and
for eight years at Johns Man.
Vile Corporation. At the age OF
rs years he retired and spent
his remaining years with MS
hobby of gardening. Many OF
the parkway trees in Zion were
planted by Mr.. Snyder.
For many years Mr.. Snyder
has been a member OF the
Christian Assembly.
Surviving to mourn his loss
are a daughter, Mrs. Joseph T.
Taylor of the home address; a
brother, Arthur Erwin Snyder
of Reading, Michigan, seven
grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. He was prec-
eded in death by his wife,
Flora, and son, Henry De-
Witt and a daughter, Emma
Leila, and one grandson, Har-
old A. Snyder, Woman lie who
passed away while in service in
the United States Navy aboard
the Battleship New Jersey on
Atlantic Patrol on November
4, 1913.
Funeral services were held
from the Christian Assembly
Church on Saturday afternoon,
June 10, 1913, at 800 o'clock
with Rev. Paul Bicket and Rev.
Everett Phillips officiating.
Burial was made in the family
plot at the Green Ridge ceme-
terry in Kenosha, Wis.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-06-23
QUEENSLAND GARDEN CLUB

A very interesting and pro-
fitable meeting of the Illinois
Dunesland Garden Club was
held at the home of Mrs. c. E.
Stahl in Winthrop Harbor. The
president, Mrs. Emmerson
Armstrong, presided over the
short business meeting.
Mrs. Anna Fisher gave a re-
port on Memorial Park, thank
ing the Club for it's response to
this worthy cause. Any one still
wishing to donate, may get in
touch with Mr.. Harley McCor-
mack.
A letter was read from the
Winnetka Woman's Club invit-
ing our members to visit their
garden, June 21st. This should
make a delightful trip for the
club members.
The Club also received a let
ter from the City informing
them of the program they are
planning to carry out in con-
nection with guarding certain
sections of the Lake Front.
They will welcome any sug-
gestions we have to offer.
During the business ses-
sion, Mrs. Arthur Capp was in
troduced to the Club as our
new member. Mrs. w. H.
Friend, Music Chairman, then
introduced Mrs. Ivan Bird, who
favored us with several suit
able poems, namely, Morning
Glories," "The Little Garden
err" "a Little Flowers
Thanks" "A Child's magma
lions" and "Kitty KloVer."
A paper on peonies, written
by Mrs. James Fossland, was
read by Mrs. J. N. Bales. The
Club is to have a paper each
month on flowers and shrubs,
which should be very helpful
as we'll as entertaining.
Mrs. H. l.. Thompson, Pro-
gram Chairman, then introduce
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-06-23
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
relatives and friends, especial
ly the Zion-Benton American
Legion Post 865 for their many
kind expressions of sympathy
shown to us during the be-
reavement Of our son, John,
who died on Saipan on June
oath, 1914.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Cornell,
William and Lily.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-06-23
NOTICE

All children, between the
ages of 8 and 13 years inclu-
sive, are invited to join the
Summer Reading Club at the
library. Registration from June
24th to July LIST.
Prizes will be awarded in
August. Call at the library for
particulars.
CORNELIA E. SHAW,
Librarian.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-06-23

ed our speakers for the after
noon-Mr. Gerald Mason from
Zion-Benton High School; Mr..
r. Murdoch of Murdoch Flor
lists, and Mr.. Nelson from the
Bowman Country Club in Wau-
kegan. The program was in
the form of an Conformation
Please;" the questions being
provided by club members and
answered by these experts in
their fields. I'm sure we all
profited from the information
we received.
The Club was delighted to
have Mrs. Howard Kresge of
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, one
of our honorary members as
guests along with several 9TH
ers, namely, Mrs. Edna Paxton,
Mrs. Bernie BEEN, Mrs. Will
liam Lippert, Mrs. Gerald Ma
son, Mrs. Brigham and Mrs.
Wynn.
Mrs. Stahl had lovely flor
al arrangement of Weigelas
and Oriental Poppies. Mrs. P.
d. Barker contributed a lovely
arrangement of Iris and Fuchia
leaves from her beautiful Iris
garden. Mrs. Bales brought
bowl of beautiful pansies from
her garden.
Refreshments were then
served by the hostesses, Mrs.
c. 3. Stahl, Mrs. Osmand Chile
and Mrs. James Smelling.
The next meeting of the IL
linois Dunesland Garden Club
will be our annual guest day
July 21st at the beautiful lake
front estate of Mrs. Walter
Mayer in Winthrop Harbor.
At the June meeting of the
Illinois Duneslnad Garden
Club the new year books were
distributed, showing the new
officers and standing commit
tees as follows: President, Mrs.
Emmerson Armstrong; Vice
president, Mrs. Paul Dunnick;
Recording Secretary, Mrs. Da-
vid McElroy; Corresponding
Secretary, Mrs. E. R. Congdon;
Treasurer, Mrs. George BEEN,
Chairman of standing commit
tees; activity, Mrs. Ivan Bird;
civic, Mrs. Anna Fisher; con-
servation, Mrs. Jeanette Black;
flowers and telephone, Mrs. L.
n. Standridge; library, Miss
Cornelia Shaw; music, Mrs. w.
H. Friend; parliamentarian,
Mrs. P. D. Barker; program,
Mrs. H. S. Thompson; publici-
ty, Mrs. Robert McElroy; Red
Cross, Mrs. George Wright;
Members at large: Mrs. J. N.
Bales, Mrs. James A. Fossland
and Mrs. H. H. Luther.
Mrs. Anna Fisher was ap-
pointed as chairman of the Fall
Flower Festival, with Mrs.
Black, Mrs. Bales, Mrs. Barker
and Mrs. Fry as her committee.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-06-23

he left this concern to establish
the Paxton Insurance Agency,
at 2640 Sheridan Road. In Oc-
tober 1941 that agency moved
across the street into their pre-
sent location, 2641 Sheridan
Road.
Mr.. Paxton has been City
Collector or Treasurer since
1921, alternating on these two
jobs from 1921 to 1884 and has
been City Collector continuous
ly since 1884.
He was elected to Zion-Ben-
ton Township High School
Board in 1888 and was instru-
mental in setting the machin-
cry into motion that brought
the present Zion-Benton High
School into existence. The
Board members elected Mr..
Paxton as president and he
served for several years.
/ Important in the early estab-
lishment of the business was
Mrs. Paxton, who also was a
licensed broker and handled
all the general insurance. Up
until the boys came into the
business, Mrs. Paxton had been
a full time partner in the local
concern. Although still asso-
ciated with the Agency, she
now devotes her time mostly to
domestic affairs.
Besides the three partners in
the Paxton Insurance Agency,
three others are employed in
the office: Miss Ruth Petrie,
Mrs. Leila Scillian, formerly
Leila Lawrence, and Henry w.
Jonas.
Besides serving as headquar-
ters for the City Collector, the
Agency also serves as the Of
flee for the First Savings and
Loan Association, of which or
ganization Mr.. Paxton was a
leader in it's formation and now
serves as it's president. The as
ISOLATION recently declared a
three percent dividend.
Mr.. Paxton is also active in
the Zion Merchants Associa-
ton, the local credit bureau.
For the last four years he has
been Treasurer of the Zion
Chamber of Commerce, also
serving on the executive board,
and acting as chairman of the
Housing Committee.
Mr.. Paxton has been a resi-
| dent of Zion for 46 years and
until recently resided at 2202
Enoch Avenue though he has
now purchased the E. E. Sny-
der home, 22O1 Enoch Avenue
| at which place he maintains his
legal residence, although Mr..
and Mrs. Paxton have recently
purchased the Kelly Estate on
South Sheridan Road.
Jim is also a member of the
Zion Exchange Club, having
served the club as president
and served two years on the
board of the Illinois State Elk
change club.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-06-23
JAMES r. PAXTON
CONTINUED from Page -


in good health and resides in
Zion Home.
Of the nine brothers and sis
tiers in the Joseph Paxton faml-
ly, only James and one sister,
Bernice, now living with her
brother James, and two bro
theirs, Frank, residing in Los
Angeles, and Cecil, residing at
Darlington, ILL.,, are still living.
Many will recall another son,
Earl Paxton, father of Com
missioner Sam Paxton, who
was prominent in religious and
civic activities, as we'll as a
singer and announcer on sta
ton WCBD when same was
located on the Temple Site.
Earl died suddenly on March
3, 1910.
James attended Thirtieth
Street grade school and after
graduating attended two years
of high school work under Pro-
fessor B. c.. Hess, finishing his
high school work in Zion Pre-
patory College in 1913, as Val
edictorian of his class with an
average of 95.6; and his wife,
the former Hazel Lawrence al
so graduated from the Zion
Preparatory College as Salu-
tatorian with an average of
95.4 in the same class.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Paxton
were united in marriage by the
late Apostle William. S. Peck
ham on June II, 1919, at the
home of Mrs. Harry Stanley,
an aunt, who resided at 272O
Elizabeth Avenue. Four chill
dren graced this union - Rob-
ert, James, Jr., Theodore and
Mrs. Lois Crawford.
Bob, after graduating from
High School attended the Uni
versity of Illinois with honors,
and was Salutatorian of his
class. At present he is attend
ing the Massachusetts, Institute
of Technology in Boston on a
fellowship from the Univer-
sity of Illinois and expects to
receive his Doctors Degree in
Chemical Engineering next
spring.
Jim, after a stretch in the
Navy of three years, from 1912
to 1916, came into his fathers
business and is now general in
surance broker of the Paxton
Insurance Agency.
Ted served in the Army Air
Forces as a pilot on the China
Burma sector for seven months
and was in the service from
1913 to 1916. He also joined
his fathers business after his
discharge, as real estate brok-
er.
James R. Paxton entered the
employ of Zion Bank just prior
to his graduation from the Zion
Preparatory College in 1918
and remained with the Bank
until 1884. When he resigned
he held the position of Assist
ant Cashier to Mr.. w. J. Bull.
While at the Bank Mr.. Paxton
took a course in banking and
finance from the American In
stitute of Banking, an affiliate
of the American Bankers Asso-
citation. He also took a course
in Economics at Lake Forest
College under Professor john
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-12-31
Caponizlng HOrnonc

A hormone is now available FOR ca
ponizing cockerels. When injected i'm
der the skin below the comb, the
male organs cease TO function, the
head develops feminine characteris-
tics, and additional fat Is deposited
over the body. Each treatment lasts
six to eight weeks. Therefore. cocker
els should be treated about two
months before they are to be sold for
market purposes.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-12-31
Small fJRrs from Al,rcad

Little four cylinder cars popular In
Europe, are. being shipped to United
States IN fncreasing volume to take
advantage Of the continued shortage
OF domestic automobiles. Generally
higher priced than U. S. models, they
are no. exported to be able to COM
pete seriously with American cars
after the current shortage is relieved
even though their operating costs
generally are low.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-12-31
Sweet Potatoes

Biggest sweet potatoes are not al
ways the best for market. Usually,
those weighing from eight to IL ounc-
es are the ones chosen by the house.
wife. Potatoes Of this size are about
right for one serving. Also. they take
less time and fuel to cook than larger
ones.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-12-31
Frozen Onions

Some people believe that onions are
poisonous after they have been frozen.
This is not true. In fact. onions
which have been frozen may even be
used successfully If they are thawed
out slowly. But they will not keep
long after being frozen, says the
state Of North Carolina extentionist.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-12-31
VitaTlins for Plants

Vitamins are essential to plants as
well as humans. Recent work shows
that vitamins B and c increase the
growth of seedlings when added to
their artificial food supply.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-12-31
Uses of PaDef

Everyone in this country uses an
average of one pound of paper every
day. Paper is made into such things
as building materials and dish cloths,
containers, waterproof maps, news
papers and magazines and hundreds
Of other products. This years pro-
duction may reach % million tons.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-12-31
Calcium In Ice Cream

One serving (one-sixth quartz Of
vanilla ice cream contains nine times
as my:h calcium rs one mellium-sized
potato. two andl one-half times as
much as Q methu,rn-slzed orange, four
times as much las an egg, and nine
times as much as one medium-sized
carrot.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-12-31
Famous Home for Boys

Boystown, located near Omaha,
Nebr now occupies over 1000 acres
and takes care Of hundreds of boys
every year. It was founded by Father
Flanagan, who died in April, 194s.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-12-31
U. S.-Canadian Boundary Line

In 1s46 the straight line separating
the United States and Canada was
extended to the Pacific, giving Amer
lea sole title to the south and Great
Britain to the north.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-12-31
North Carolina Cotton

Production of cotton in North Ca
rolina during 1947 totaled $4,000
bales Of 500-pound gross weight. This
Is $4,000 bales more than was pro-
duced from the 1916 crop.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-12-31
Cold Cream, Spot Remover

Did you know that cold cream will
remove perfume spots from tables or
dresscrs? Apply the cold cream as
soon rs the perfume is spilled and
wipe clean with soft tissue.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1948-12-31

Windbrealts In North Dakota
Seventy per cent Of the farmsteads
in the western half Of North d.
kota lack tree windbreaks to protect
their homes and livestock.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-16
Governor Is March Of Dimes Choirmon

Governor Ernest Gruening has accepted the chairmanship of the l949 March of Dimes in Alaska, Basil O'Connor, president of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, announced today. It is Governor Gruening's eighth con- secutive year as head of the fund raising campaign in the Territory.
 The March of Dimes, conducted nationally each January, is the sole support of the National Foundation and it's 2,800 local county chapters. Funds contri- buted to the annual drive pay costs of medical care and treatment for polio victims and finance the scientific research and professional education programs sponsored by the National Foundation. The 1949 appeal will be held January l4-3l.
 MT. O'Connor, in announcing Governor Gruening's acceptance of the March of Dimes chairmanship, revealed that when complete in- cidence figures for this year are tabulated the toll of infantile par alysis in the United States from l943 through l94s may we'll exceed 100000 cases.
 While the final answer to the mystery of poliomyelitis-the dis covery of a cure and preventive for the disease-lies in the re- search laboratory" Mir. O'Connor said. "the generous support of the American people is now more vital than ever before if victims of po- lio, children and adults alike, are to receive the care they must have to achieve maximum recovery"
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-16
PRIVATE WEDDING FOR HOLDEN AND WHITMIER

At a private ceremony in the home of her parents, Miss Peggy Holden was married to w. E. Whitmier in double ring cere- mony last Wednesday evening. The ceremony was performed by Mrs. Clark Malcolm at 6:30 in the evening, and a reception followed to which many friends of the bride and groom were invited. Mrs. Cecil Casey served her sis ter as matron of honor, while MT. Len Stubblefield was best man. Others present at the wedding be- sides the parents of the bride were MT. Vic Mayhan and his daughter Carolyn, Mrs. Len Stubblefield and Mrs. Cecil Casey.
 The bride wore a two piece suit of beige gabardine with brown ac- cessories set off by a gorgeous double orchid corsage. The mat ron of honor was attired in brown with gold accessories highlighted with red roses.
 The large three-tiered wedding cake was cut by the bride and groom at the reception which took place between the hours of eight and ten in the evening.
 The home was decorated in autumn colors, with brown and gold chrysanthemums predominant ing. Music in the form of a vocal solo was performed by Miss Lor- anna Stolp.
 MT. and Mrs. Whitmier left by train for a wedding trip up north.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-16
MRS. SAIDON GUEST OF HONOR AT SHOWER

Mrs. Agnes Saindon. daughter ot Mrs. Harold Painter was the guest of honor at a surprise stork shower given for her by Mrs. Carmen Sef- erovich and Mrs. Betty Doshen at the Seferovich home.
 An enjoyable evening was spent in playing Bingo and Mrs. Thor Osbo took home a Bingo set for the prize Mrs. Saindon opened her many lovely gifts amidst a chorus of oh's and ah's from all who had come to congratulate her.
 Refreshments were served by the hoSteSSess.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-16
LUTHERAN SERVICES OCTOBER 27

Lutheran Services will be held in the Old Methodist Church on Wednesday October 27 at 8 o'clock in the evening.
 The Lutheran Ladies Aid met at the me of Mrs. John Rosness Thursday afternoon with fourteen adults and five children present. The date of November 6 was set for the coming bazaar, with the place to be announced later. There will be booths for refreshments, embroidery. and one for children. Mrs. Elhart accepted chairmanship of the bazaar.
 The next meeting of the Ladies Aid will be November II at 2:30 in the afternoon. The place will be announced later.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-16

Mr. Tom Babcock, who has been seriously ill in the hospital for some time. is reported improving.
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-16

uAiteA Dro9hsfhoed of CARPENTERS und JOINENS Seword Carpenters Union 230l Affiliated With A F of MeetSnSs End q lth TuesdoYs Msstiagx in Local sz Union Hall Frank. D. Gibbons President A, c. McRae-Fin. Sec. & Bus. Agt 1ntexnal5enai Lonqshoremen's and W0sAeusenen's Union
 Loea1 g Meets First and Third Tuesdays of Each Month at 2 p.m.-Union Hall President = V. T. Barnett
 Secretary IL. D. Dick
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-16

Sat-, Oct. ls. le4s-Seward. Alaska
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-16

MALE COCKER spaniel puppies, pure bred one blond. one red See Dan Rose,
 Second and A. 27tfc
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-16
ADS
FOR SALE. MISC.

IRONING BOARD, s7.oo; crutches. s35o; cider down lined coat and hood, rain
 proof. size 20, $4sOO; mems hats, large, cleaned and blocked, $l.00 each. Inquire Seward Seaport Record. phone Main l6S. 26tf
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-16

UNDERWOOD typewriter. 24 in. car riage. good condition. Can be seen at
 McMuik1,'s. 3Otfc
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-16

'3o 4-DOUR Plymouth sedan. $250 cash See w. E. Johnson at Yellow Ca
 stand. 3tf
Seward seaport record., 1948-10-16

le4o WILLYS Jeep, l5.ooo miles total
 new throughout Price $i2so. Terms Hut 9, Vets Housing 2itfc
The Arizona post., 1948-01-02

A group of friends held a din
ner at Congregation Anshei Is
rael on New Years Eve. Gathered
to welcome in the New Year were
Mr.. and Mrs. Meyer Berry, Rabbi
and Mrs. Marcus Breger, Messrs.
and Mines. Sol Ellis, Hyman Ep-
stein, Abe Feuerstein, Sol Land
wald, Abe Pine, Leo Rackoff,
Joseph Rosenbluth,. Seymour
Roth, Harry Schlanger, Hyman
Schrank, Joe Segal, Max Wendell,
Mrs. Ann Freeman, Mrs. Clara
Levkowitz and other friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nate Paper,
Whites, jewelers., entertained the
store staff and their guests at a
dinner party at the Ell Morocco
just before the holidays. Present
were Messrs. and Mines. Jules
Benson, Murray Fruchtman, K.
Sharp; Misses M. Roth, Ethel Ros-
enbluth, Paula Gomez, Dolores
Corella, Mary Szegi; Messrs. Dave
Peilen, Al Pagan, Raymond Bau-
tista, Ed Herreras, Pete Kane and
Sam Fayne.
Mrs. R. P. Mortimer of Cleve-
land Heights is visiting her
daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Raymond Ash, N. Olson, ar
irving in time to greet new
grandchild and will remain sew
eral months.
Mrs. Hyman Goldstein and
children of New York are expect
ed in January to visit her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Rackoff.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Haber-
man and children, Jay, Jack and
Adrienne Davis, have moved from
N. Tucson Blvd. to their new
home at 1888 w. Alameda.