5 in the•y the ohnson, wranson, n. Neilakerry unit ebruary MeMas-eported. imittees sent to hild at n com-sent to ttee for ebruary. having nd Mrs.presi-t. Mrs. alk on ;ly gave :plainedm were lington” ring of Americae Knox ling at She al-xg with March lits will % Mrs.lie An-n and le coming the tee inord,nees. Groveill Sat- — — — — ——meeting will be Mrs. Oliver Nelson, Mrs W L. Tarleton, Mrs. Jake Friend and Mrs James Milroy.At the close of the meeting refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Ellen Larson, Mrs. A. C. Hopkins, Mrs. Milo Anderson and Mrs. Robert Thuline.PRE-NUPTIAL SHOWER.Mrs. E W. Norene and daughter Mabel entertained Saturday afternoon at a pre-nuptial shower in honor of Miss Edna Norene. The afternoon was spent in embroidering initials on tea towels for the bride-to-be and in writing advice for her A contest was also enjoyed.Miss Lavonne Rehbein brought in a large box decorated in pink, yellow and green and presented it to the honoree by reciting a poem. In the box were many useful gifts for the home of the bride-to-be lor which she thanked the givers.A lunch was served carrying out the color scheme. Those present included Mrs. Hilma Norene, Edna and Theodora, Mrs. Clel! Rylander, Mrs. Harry Gehring, Mrs. Robert Thulin, Mrs. Clark Main, Mrs. Ed Thuline, Mrs. Irl ! Clifford, Mrs. Oliver Nelson, Mrs. Milo Anderson, Mrs. E. W. Norene and Mabel. of Altona; Mrs. Stanley Adams, of Oneida; Mrs, Lester Rehbein and Lavonne. of Galesburg, and Mrs, Robert Selfridge, of Blandinsville. Mrs. Harry Olson, of Altona, and Mrs. Virgil Gray, of Galesburg, were unable to attend.GIVE PARCEL SHOWER.A delightful dinner party and parcel shower at the home of Mr and Mrs. H S. Brown Sunday honored Mr, and Mrs. Elmer Byers, of Oneida, who were recently married and who soon afterward lost their home by fire.A two-course dinner was served at ' quartet tables and between courses each guest told an appropriate joke.After dinner Mrs. Allegra Younquist presented Mr. Byers with an imitation bride’s bouquet.In an original poem Mrs. Mary Bloomquist presented Mrs. Byers with other gifts. The honorees responded in a gracious manner.Guests included the following* Mr and Mrs. Elmer Byers, Mr. and Mrs Elmer Bloomouist. Oneida: Mr. andwcau ocivcu utuiiig mesocial hour which followed by Harley, Ruby and Roger Olson. Different kinds of handwork was the work of theafternoon.100 AT BANQUET.Father and Son banquet sponsored by the Men’s club of Presbyterian church Sunday evening was attended by about 100 guests A dinner was served by the ladies of the church, at prettily decorated tables.The program was announced by W A. Pyle who capably acted as toast*mast ex*.The committee was fortunate in securing Supt. C A Weber, of Galva. who gave a timely address with many splendid thoughts.4-H WORKERS’ MEET.Walnut Grovo 4*-H Workers’ League met at the high .school Saturday afternoon. After a short business meeting a demonstration on making fruit cake was given by Marjorie Swanson.The remainder of the afternoon was spent in playing games. The next meeting will be »sf demonstration of hooked and braided rugs.Alice Tarleton* Grace Lofgren, Margaret Miller, Hortense and Alodra Austin, Mary Jane Molberg and Marjorie Swanson attended the 4-H club rally in Galesburg last Thursday.LOSE TO CAMBRIDGE.Altona-Oneida Indies lost in a hard fought game to the Cambridge Country Kings here at the high school gym Monday evening by a score of 71 to 42. Kelly starred in scoring for the locals while B Stephens starred for the visitors.Altona seconds played the Woodhull seconds in a curtain raiser and lost by a score of 25 to 30.At Asse to expe the fiion metl in dandTlilengthreiTf to b this of tlHeportJames Houston Is visiting relatives in Moline. ♦J. T. Kelly was a Wednesday morning caller in Peoria.Rex Keeler, who^s employed in Chicago, spent the week-end with home folks.Mrs. Lester Rehbein and daughter, of Galesburg, spent Saturday at the E. W Norene home.Earl W Johnson, local agent, spentThursday and Fridav in Sorinefield at-haPOthi111sicpiclatWedtheClauHierin Text in fiMiville,of tl ents,