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The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-27
THIS HELPED MAKE
DANVILLE DRY

The success of the drys in Danvile
is unquestionably due in large part to
the splendid publicity given them by
the Commercial-News. Among the
many arguments advanced by the
News for dry city, we reproduce the
following as one of the keencst AS
we'll as most effective. 1t was en-
titled bar Room Hours"
"Dr. Charles II. Evans, formerly of
Danvillc, but now member of the
Army Medical Corps in England, says
in letter just received in this city
that English barrooms operate only
five hours per day, two hours in the
afternoon and three in the evening.
IF barrooms are such good things
for towns, why is it that every time
there is trouble, the hours of the bar
rooms are shortened. If the saloons
are so good, why not extend their
benevolent effects and keep them open
"a hours instead of shortening them.
"Danvillc citizens will recall that
about dozen years ago there was
mob here which took man from the
city hall and lynched him, and also
tried to raid the county jaiL. No
sooner had this mob begun opera
tions, than the mayor ordered all sa-
looms closed.
dispatches say that saloons at AL
ton, near where our soldiers are now
stationed, have been ordered closed.
Every time you hear of riot, or
any other bad thing that has to be
stopped, the first step is to close sa.
looms.
"The reason for this would seem
very doubtful if the saloonkeepers'
contentious that their business is so
fine for town, we're true.
"In all war countries, saloons have
either been abolished, or their activi-
ties very much curtaied. This is done
in the interest of the nation, The first
motive is to improve the manhood of
the raw material which the govern
ment needs in its armies. II this is
good in war times, it is just as good
in peace times. Anyhow, these are
war times, and it is better to close our
saloons and improve the manhood
and the material that is going into tho
army"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-27
THE CHAMPION OF PERSONAL LIBERTY
(ColIier's)

Hefeels the thing He really doesn't much
about liquor himself little hgba then be ociab but
he can't the liberty for which fathers
who would
illegal drink when he
he might well democracy bitter mokery
said be-
fore he take liquor 1t nothing in his life Furthermore
much caused
He about
sensible drinkers should be made
No really wouldn't
it's the of the thing
With gambling different Personal liberty not the
thing be considered therc--t 5 the public good
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-27

The Sangamo Club in Springfield is
reported as having voted to refuse to
adopt the locker club system when the
saloons are destroyed on May 1.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-27
BILL TO SAVE GRAINS

Senator A. B. Cummins. of
Iowa, on April 81 introduced an
amendment to the espionage
bill to prohibit the use of grain
in the manufacture of liquor
during the war and to require
food and clothing to be sold at
reasonable prices.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-27

The way to handle stealing in Dam
vile is to license it and regulate" it.
Now, all together: Three cheers for
regulated stealingr'
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-27

1t should be asccrtained whether
those fellows who stole and burned
that auto truck did so without license.
If they had license and stole it before
II o'clock at night they are safe. But
they surely had no license to burn it.
Burning autos is not in accord with
regulated" business.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-27

THE LEAGUE--Has others, headquarters Initiation
fee II Voluntary Coincidence q Moderate Drink
drink II at WILL" and who love
their country they People have
it, who don't about their country,
cmpted.
LIW-Any closs tho saloon between his owl
nose and Supreme Court Of the United
States declare the act unconstitutional.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-27

The saloons have served notice that
they will rule or turn thugs. 1t is up
to the public to choose between law
and order on one side, and saloons
and intimidation and violence on the
other.
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-27
Hot Shots From the
Da1uille COMMERCIAL eiDs

The people who oppose regulated"
stealing are fanatics" and "bigots."
Assert your personal liberty"
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-27

srsirn
how word Of honor really WORTH
The American issue. [volume] (Westerville, Ohio) 1912-19??, 1917-04-27

THE BADGE--A small American nag worn the left
lapel of the II drinking liquor while
the American nas will know how much his
ism to.
COPIES THIS pLEDGB-can be obtained for two cent.
quantity Of the York Evening Company
20 vessy Street, New York. (stanps acceped.)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22
Peace Must Assure
Equality of Rights


equality which be founded IS 10 last
exchanged neither recognize
and small between those that are
individual strength Of the nations whose concert
will Equality OF there o course cannot
other equality gained the ordinary peaceful and es
But anything
than equality OF rights Mankind looking for freedom OF e
thing involved
equality of rights organized nations No peace can last or ought W
which and the principle that derive
their from the consent OF the governed and that no right anywhere
hand about from they
granted for
should united
Poland and that henceiorh the oabe
industrial and social development should be
devoted Ito a ia andp o their
abstract political
build
have spoken the
which clearly indispensable
will affections
The whole populations will fight uby and
the world will ympahe The world
stable and there be stability where the will
tranquility spirit and
dom and
practicable struggling
a should
outlet the great highways of the Where this cannot Be done by the
territory doubt done by the naturalization Of direct rights
under the which will the itself With
nation need shut from free
| paths Of the worlds
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22

'tono1s end which would very much
! W 10 make In person. ! would be very
t1ueA obliged II ! might be afforded the
Q1ooetunity 10 do so tomorrow, the End
y h can be arranged without incon-
voNIenee TO the senate, | know OF moth
~ o(hes than this informal way IN
witch 10 convey this wish to the sena-
IN. have spoken TO Senator Stone,
chairman on foreign relations, about 1t
nd have asked him to confer with you.
I Cordially and sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON"
The first reading of, the presidents
letter found only half dozen senators
In the chamber, and when a quorum had
BEEN secured Senator Gallinger IRE.
publican leader asked that IT be read
again.
Question Of Executive Session.
When the clerk had finished Senator
Gallinger said
II will venture to inquire Of the cham
Der OF the chairman of the committee
on foreign relations whether or not
since il is a matter touching Our foreign
relations, we shall be addressed IN cx-
ecutive or open session,
1T is not matter. as | understand
IT," replied Senator Stone, that needs
to be considered in executive session
IF the senator is satisfied said SEN
ator Gallinger, al will raise no oblec-
tion. We have been so careful how
ever, and the suggestion has been 50
often that We be careful in matters oi
foreign relations that ! wondered about
it,
Prccedents Broken.
No other president has addressed
either branch OF congress separately
since Thomas Jefferson did in 1901. II
fact, no president addressed congress II
joint session since that time until Pres
ident Wilson revived the custom II
1913,
Presidents Washington. Madison ant
Adams frequently addressed the senate
and house alternately but when Jeitcr
son was naugura,ed he began the Gus
tom OF sending written messages
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22
Mcintyre to Take
Williams Place

Edwin Vaile Mcintyre, music dirtc-
tor of the First Presbyterian church.
has been chosen director OF the chorus
Of the Ladies Music club OF Oklahoma
City. TO succeed Rowland d. Williams,
local musician, alleged to have been
killed by John NJ Couch last Thurs
day.
This appointment holds until the an.
nual election OF officers, which is held
by the club each spring Mr.. Mein-
tyre is one OF the best known musicians
N Oklahoma City and a pipe organis'
OF more than local reputation.
Mr.. Williams, III addition to directing
the chorus of>,he Ladies Music club,
wa. director OF the choir OF the First
Baptist church and the local Jewish
temple. In addition, he taush, music
in his studio on West Second street. He
had composed a number OF songs.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22
Enrolment at
High School 1900

The high school enrolment Tor the
new term is close to l,S0O, an increase
OF go. according to J +. Wellemyer,
principal, The exact figures had not
been determined by noon today.
I'VE have the hest attendance Tor the
first day OF new term tina, ever saw.
in spite oi the cold" Mr. Wcllcmycr
said. Nearly all the enrolment cards
assigned have been called for by the
students today Between NJ and 9S per
cent of the enrolment came to school
today"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22
AUTO SHOW IN
READINESS FOR
GRAND OPENING
tCentinned from Yuss Ons.)

tcrtalnment, the show will rival many
exhibitions held annually in the larg
er cities OF the country. Those who
have pceped into the building since last
night expressed surprise at the amount
OF work accomplished since Saturday
morning, when workmen began their
task OF converting the interior into a
Fairyland.
The Fashion show, sponsored by
three department stores-Scott -Halli-
burton, kerr's and Rorabaugh- Browns
in which living models will be used.
is scheduled for $50 every evening.
II is attracting unusual prominence
especially among the fair sex. since it
was announced that the models will be
CARRIED IN next springs styles
Miniature Stave Built.
A miniature stage, with footlieh,s
drop curtain, wings and other stage
property, has been built in the cas-,
side OF the balcony for the use Of the
fashion show. cabare, and singing.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22
Clifton Townsend,
Wounded in Battle,
Is Sent to Quebec

Clifton Townsend former local high
school boy, son OF J. 7. Townsend liv-
ing northeast OF the city, is rapidly
recovering from serious injuries su,-
tanned in France last September
Townsend is a member of the Canadian
forces in the British army.
Mrs. Townsend this morning received
a telegram from her son announcing
his safe arrival in Quebec.
As soon as his condition has i'm
proved sufficiently for ;he long trip,
Townsend will visit his parents.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22
MOUNTAIN PARK
WOMAN P0ISONS
BABIES AND SELF
lCs~tinasd from PASs Ous.l

to the house and told his father that
his mother had given him and his two
sisters something that had made them
all sick and then drank some out OF
the same bottle.
The husband rushed to the scene
about quarter OF mile away and
found the youngest girl dead and the
wife and other daughter deathly sick
lie asked his wife what il meant. She
replied "a job for the undertaken" The
woman and second daughter died be
fore a doctor could reach them and
the boy just after medical aid had been
summoned The boy was able to make
a statement before he died and said
his mother knelt and prayed for them
and then forced them to take the medi
cine which made them all very sick.
Boys Stay At House.
The Two sons who failed to 60 with
the mother arc II and II years old. They
remained at the house to do som,
chores
Saturday Mrs WorraIl went To
Snyder and purchased a poison. the in.
qucs, held by Justice Wilburn at Noun
tain Park disclosed. Three years ago
Mrs. Worrall suffered mental de
rangcmen, but recently there had been
nothing IN her action, to indicate ,ha,
her mind was unbalanced The woman
and children were members OF we'll
lo-do family OF farmers who moved tc
kiowa county about year ago and
purchased a farm near Mountain Park
The four bodies will be buried tomorrow
afternoon a, Mountain park in the sam,
grave.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22

Mike Donnelly
Doesn't Think
It Is Cold Here

Mike Donnelly, commissioner OF &C.
counting and finance, didn't think it
was cold this morning not as cold as
It was on January II at Pendleton,
Ore, when the mercury vas ? degrees
below zero and his right foot was
frozen.
Mr.. Donncly returned Saturday from
a three weeks Trip in the western
country where he investigated differen,
types OF conduit construction,
The commissioner is now able to but
ton the shoe on the frost bitten foot
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22

Return movement depends on available
rail equipment Oklahoma troops,
'welyc hundred three Officers and men
except for twelve SICK IN base hospital,
Brownsville Can cntraln any minute
cars are ready
The militia probably will not start
on the return home earlier than week
at the very earliest Il will take from
three DAYS to week at least, to mob
illzc sufficient railroad tncilities TO
carry the 5000 Soldiers to the various
sections ~ the country, and IT will
take al least three days ior the troops
To reach Oklahoma
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22
This City Second in
u. S. in Clearings

Oklahoma Ci,ys increase in bank
clearings for the week ending last
Thursday, pu, this city second in the
United States Youngstown. Ohio, with
clcarings oi S,h2Ou1 and percentage
oi increase OF 1872 was first; Oklaho.
ma City was second with clearingS OF
S,4S3.0W and percentage OF 1858. and
Tulsa was third with clearinRS OF S.
$4,000 and a percentage OF 9j ,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22
Former Federal
Judge Is Dead

PHILADELPHIA, Jan p 20 An
nounccmcnt was made today of the
death at dis home here yesterday OF
former Judge James s, Dallas Of the
circuit court OF appeal, ior the Third
judicial circuit He was ~ years old
and retired from the bench III 1000
Judge Dallas was u nephew OF George
NJ Dallas, vice president OF the United
States under PreSidcn, Polk
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22
BULLET TAKEN
FROM HEAD OF
SLAIN TEACHER
tCsntlnued srssa Psas Ons.b


prosecuting John NJ. Couch, now in the
federal jail at Guthrie, on charges OF
numbering Nelli. NJ. Dunn and Row
land d. Williams. came from the eoun-
ty's attorneys office this morning.
Mrs. Couch, sister Of Miss Dunn,
was closeied for a while this morning
with Mr.. Pruiett, who is to assist Mr..
Selby in the prosecution OF Couch, ac-
cording to a statement made at the
Couch home this morning by Mrs.
Emma Dunn. mother OF the slain school
teacher,
Couch Hearing Delayed.
County Attorney Selby received word
from Guthrie today that the hearing
of COUGHS case probably would not
take place before Judge Cotteral for
several days, inasmuch as the Judge
will be busy with accumulated cases
during his absence in New Mexico
and with a grand jury now in session.
Mr.. Selby will be notified OF the date
Of the hearing and probably will al
tend.
At the hearing. II Is thought. ar
rangemcn,s will he made to transfer
Couch from federal TO state custody. in
order that the two charges OF murde,
against him may he prosecuted. Mr.
Faln has intimatcd that he prefer,
turning Couch over to Selby to prose
cutting him Immediately on the fedora
charge OF sending obscene matte,
through the mails to Miss Dunn, thu
slain girl.
In the meantime, Mr. Selby, his as
sis,ants and Mr., Pruiett are devotini
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22
Chickasha Teacher Here.

CHICKASHA, Okla, Jan, 22.-(Spe-
cial)--Miss Levia Meyers, Of the
Chickasha junior high school. one Of
the most active and efficient teachers
in the public schools here. and also &C.
tive in church work, has resigned and
will take up her duties Monday in a
ward school in Oklahoma City.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22
Meteor Explosion
Rocks DUBUQUE

DUBUQUE, Iowa. Jan dubuque
and vicinity were rocked by a terrific
explosion at | 10 o'clock this morning,
believed To- have been due to the cx-
ploSion Of a meteor.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22
Whenever You Need q General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic is equally valuable as \
General Tonic because IT contains th-
we'll known tonic properties OF OUI.
NINE and IRON s0c.-Ady.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22

their entire time to securing and ar
ranging evidence to be used by the
state IN the case.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22

Mrs Minnie A .Csr'nan, q. years ole.
died at her homo is,t Wss, Third street,
early ~. morning Ilinsrsi services
nefnins At 10 o'eloch The burial will
be IN Fsirlewn cemetery, Street q
Draper are In charge.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22

Oral Reeves. ~ months old. died this
morning st the home Of her father, j
r Reeves, 1911 South shartel avenue.
burial will be In Fairlawn cemetsty this
afternoon a. 4 o'clock under the dlrec.
tion ~ street a Draper
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22
Culver Bray

culver Bray, u ytsra Old. died al a
local hospital this morning. Street <
Draper sent the body ,oI,ks Rr~y home
IN Peuls Valley for intsrment.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22

To Cure q Cold In One Day
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUlNINE
Tablets. Druggists refund money IT II
fail. TO cure. L. W. GROVES sigma.
ture is on each box. 2Sc-Ady.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22
ReNa epandetrN.

Funeral services for Reva spanderry,
years old. who died at the HON, OF
her parents, 2eoo South Santa Fe ave.
nue.. saturday. were held at the resi-
dcnce Yesterday afternoon. Burial was
In the Moore cemetery,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22
Vital Statistics
Marrlsus lleapsea.


d. Turner. 70 years old. and octavy |
Stafford. 20 years old. both Of this city |
Chadwick Lawrence. 20 years old. and |
Elsie Beckwith, % years old. both OF
Kansas city, Mo,
Joe ]. Hobbs. IS years old. NARROW.
and Zimrue Hudson. 80 years old. Dun.
can,
Clarence l.. Imusherty, ei year, old.
Sterling, Ill. and Fila I. Ionsworth, IS |
yenrs old, Oklahoma CITY
Ralph iiolbsgssr, q year: old Okla.
Mishak
Birth.
Mr. and Mrs J u. Carver 1897 North
Ames avenue, Girl
Deaths
Forcs, Gresg Hanks, S, years old, bee
r,,l; Mr.. r. Brown, 10 years old 1899 Yves,
vL Z Hs.el, 80 years old, sis west
Eighth street
Mrs Minerva roI. 's years old. 2si,
Wi" Ma, 'nN Nellie H. Dunn, II y,ar, old
Wheeler school. Capitol nm WV
Mts Mary Duncan. "a years old. si1
!sas, Noble avenue
w. " Waterbury, IS years old. $50
Eas, Third street.
Mrs. Mary J. kllnoersml,h.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary 4
klinEensmlth, 81 years old who died a,
her home elh West chickasaw avenue
| yesterday morning, viii be held al IN.
Marshall \ Nsrpcr chapel tomorrow
morning at 10 O'Clock
Rsvs spanderry.
| Funeral services for Reya spanderyy
years old, who died at the home OF
her parents, 1909 South Santa Pc ave.
nue.. saturday, wera held at the resi-.
dcnce Yesterday afternoon. Burial was
In pe Moore cemetery.
| Culver Bray,
Culver Bray, II yesrs old, died at n
local hospital this mornlps Street 4
Draper sent the body Ia, the Rruy home
In Pauls Valley for interment.
oss, Rssvss.
Oral Reeves, ~ months old, died this
morning st the home OF her father, u
r. Reeves, 1911 South shartei avenue
Burial will be In Fairlawn csspst stv thls
afternoon al 4 o'cioch under the dlrsc.
tion ~ street a Draper
Minnie A. cstman.
Mrs Minnie A Cartuan, n ysars old
died a, her home isii West Third s,rss,
will he hela ., the rsaldencs to,norrc~
mcfning At 10 o'eioeh The burial viii
be in Fsirievn cemetery stree,
Draper are In charge.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22
TEXT OF WILSON'S SPEECH


necessary for lasting the just settlement Of vexed a.
of territory Of racial and national allegiance
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-01-22
Mrs. Mary J. kllnoersml,h.

Funeral services Tor Mis- WARY !
klinsensmlth, 81 years old who died a,
her home els IVES, Chlckasaw avenue
yesterday morning. win he held at The
Marshall Harper chapel tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-06-07
BacOn-BerpstrOm NuDtiaIs

The marriage of Ora Bacon to Miss
Alma Bergstrom was solemnized al
the home of the brides parents Wed
nesday evening, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. P. w. Erickson
The rooms were artistically decorated
in the national colors. AS Miss Made
O'Leary played the wedding march
the bridal party took their places. The
couple were attended by Victor Berg.
strom and Miss Mae Bacon. The
bride carried a large bouquet of pink
roses and was becomingly gowned in
white crepe de chine with a dainty
veil caught up with tiny flowers.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. c. D. Bergstrom, has lived
in Minot all her life, and is popula,
with host Of friends. The groom
is associated with A. F. Bacon in the
Minot AID Display Co. He is regarded
as one of our most energetic young
businessmen and a fine young man
in every way.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-06-07
BerthOld COuple Wed.

JOS Matzdorf, a prosperous young
Berthold farmer, was united in mar
riage to Miss Winnie M. Barton,
charming daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chart Barton, the ceremony taking
place at Towner Monday, Rev. Mr..
Hiner officiating. The groom is the
son of ]. W. Matzdorf, one of the old
time Berthold farmers. The bride has
been a teacher in the schools in the
vicinity Of Lone Tree for several years
and has won an enviable reputation
as an educator. The couple will re-
side on the Nick Servis farm.
The marriage Of Louis B. Larson, a
prominent young farmer from near
Douglas, N D., to Miss Aletta Cecilia
Watne, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L. O.
Watne, is announced to take place
Friday, June 8.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-06-07
SEVENTH ANNUAL
SURREY COMMENCEMENT
Class of Six Young Women Complete
Course in Excellent High School
Teachers for Next Year.

This is commencement week at the
Norma Young, Eva Eaton, Mae Frank
Rev. P. w. Erickson of Minot
preached the Baccalaureate sermon
Sunday evening at the Brethren
church.
Prof. Fish of Minot gave an al
dress on "The Indians of North Da-
kota," Monday evening.
were held on the school campus We'd
nesday afternoon. There were num-
Der Of fine flag drills, field events of
all kinds and a splendid May pole. A
large crowd attended despite the
threatening weather.
The Class Day and Commencement
exercises will be held Friday evening.
There are six graduates as follows
Marjorie Huston, Ruth Luchsinger,
Norma Young, Eta Eaton, Mae Frank
and Laura Frank.
The address to the class will be Civ
en- by Supt. D. ]. Shorb. w. S. Young
will make the presentation of the d.
plomas.
d. ]. Shorb, who has been in charge
Of the schools for the past three years,
will engage in another line of work
the coming year. He has done excel
lent work and has been we'll liked.
His place will be filled by Prof. D. A.
Stouffer, of Lanark, ILL.,, teacher of
manual training and athletics during
the past year.
Lloyd Fox. a Surrey high school
graduate and a recent graduate of the
state university, will be the assistant
high school principal the coming year
Mss Elsie Lawrence remains for her
fifth year as principal. Miss Grace
Hepburn of Pembina will have charge
of the grammar department. Miss
Conner begins her third year in the