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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Owing to stress Of other duties,
r. S. Vickers has found It necessary
to defer the opening OF his summer
school until Monday, June Ii, ana
to this effect IS made
elsewhere in today's Chief. As pu-
pills will be enrolled only for the en-
tire term of two school months, Mr.
Vickers calls attention to the tact
that it is important for them TO enter
the first day. The school Will pc con-
Quoted in the high school building.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

A bazaar will be given at the nome
of Mr.. and Mrs. F. Edward Babin, al
Hope Villa, Thursday Of next Week
the 7th inst, for the benefit OF the
fund being raised to build Catnoiic
church at Prairieville. Fancy WORK
and refreshments will be sold. ana
there will be various amusement 1es-
lures. The entertainment will open
at 4 80 o'clock and continue until II
D. m. Admission will be free and a
large attendance is hoped for.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

An interesting event of the COM
ing week will be the marriage of Miss
Lydia Ramirez to G. c. Wild, which
will take place at the Catholic church
Thursday morning at 5 o'clock. No
cards have been issued, but relatives
and friends of the contracting parties
are invited through this medium to
be present at the ceremony.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

AS pretty a mess" of Irish pota
toes as we have seen this season was
brought to the Chief Office Tuesday
by Willie Gre, who grew the "spuds"
in black land on his premises in the
fourth ward They were of the White
Star variety, and ten of them weigh
ed five pounds. Friend Gre has our
thanks for the remembrance.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Joe Park left Monday afternoon
for New Orleans and sailed from that
city the following morning for Hav-
ana, Cuba, from whence he proceed
ed to Santa Cruz del Norte to resume
his position with the Hershey Corpo-
ration. MIR. Parks visit was source
of much pleasure to his family and
friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Miss Lydia Plumer, of New Orle-
ans, and Elmo Duke, of Philadelphia,
Pa, whose marriage will be solemn
lied in New Orleans the afternoon Of
June 6, returned to the Crescent City
Wednesday after spending week
here very enjoyably as the guests OF
Mr.. Dukes parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j..
Rumsey Duke. The latter will go to
New Orleans for the nuptial cere-
mony.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

MIR. and Mrs. Glenn. Mollere an
nounce the engagement and approach
ing marriage of their sister, Emma
heien Mollere, to Louis Frank Johns
ton, OF Lake Charles, the nuptial cere-
money to be solemnized at home on
saturday, June %. No cards.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Roland Binnings has assumed a
clerical position in the office of j.
Lebermuth, at Lauderdale, succeed
ing Arthur Folse, who has resigned to
enlist in the military service of the
nation. Mr.. Binnings entered upon
his new duties Friday morning.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Leblanc, of
Mccall, announce the engagement of
their daughter, Valerie, to Henry j.
Rodrigue, of Klotzville, the wedding
to be celebrated during the current
month.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

MISS Magda Gre has complimented
me Chief with an invitation to attend
me graduation exercises of the Es-
planade Avenue High School, in New
urieans, to be held next Monday eve
ning IN the school auditorium, corner
Espianade avenue and Dorgenois
street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Wilfred Yentzen, of barrow, left
FRIDAY for Port Arthur, Texas, where
he will engage in the bakery business
IN association with his brother, Will
mer Yentzen, who has been conduct
ing such an enterprise in Port Arthur
for some time past.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

onarles Daigle and children, Clar-
Thce, Lyndon, George and Miss Velma
ssalgIe, OF West Baton Rouge, passed
through Donaldsonville last Sunday
III IL route to Belle Rose, where they
Eehs 60 visit Mr.. Daigle's sister, Mrs.
pnenmonia.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Robert E. Patrick and Miss Gertie
Louise Fraytet, a young couple of
New Orleans, were married Friday of
last week, Judge Edmund Maurin Of
ticiating at his office. Mr. and Mrs.
Patrick returned to New Orleans on
the afternoon T. & P. train.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Miss Clara Park went to New Or
leans Wednesday and matriculated
as student in the Charity Hospital
framing school for muses.. She was
accompanied by her mother, Mrs.
Joseph Park, who returned home
Wednesday night.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Miss May Truxillo, who left recent
~ to accept a position in McElroy,
has been replaced as assistant cashier
m the office of the Lemann store by
MISS Doris Hanson, the attractive
young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. w.
c. Hanson.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lawless and
family, who are presently domiciled
IN one of the Vega cottages in Clai-
borne street, have arranged to rent
The Quimby property in Lafourche
street and will take possession there
Of July |.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Fortier went to
New Orleans last Sunday to see their
sons, Felix Fortier, Jr., who is IN the
employ of the Saenger Amusement
Company as member of the famous
Strand Theatre symphony orchestra,
and Lee Fortier, member OF the
First Louisiana Infantry reg1mentai
band, now stationed at Camp
Nichols. The boys are doing well and
looking fine.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

The treasury of the local Red Cross
branch IS the richer this morning by
S4.o5, which sum was realized from
the benefit dance given last night at
the far grounds pavilion by the DON
jacksonville Social Club, an organiza-
ton of youngsters.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Ihere has been a change in the
M ssneduie of some of the trains on the
Nspoieonville and Lafourche branches
" the Texas g. Pacific Railroad. The
..le-card appearing on the fourth
p as OF the Chief shows the new hours
al ~ arrival and departure of the trains
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Caleb Weber returned Monday
evening from business trip to Biz
mingham, Ala. During his absence
Mrs. Weber and Masters Caleb and
frankie Weber visited relatives in
New Orleans, returning home Wed
nesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

The dance given at the fair grounds
pavilion Thursday night for the bene-
fit of the local Red Cross branch was
well attended and proved most en-
doyable affair, Gentlemen were
charged fee of IS cents for dancing
and the receipts from this source ag-
gregated $3.50. After deductlng
SIG for music there remained bal
ance of $3.50, which was turned IN
to the Red Cross treasury.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Blumenthal and
baby daughter, Ray Marie, of New
Orleans, arrived here Wednesday at
ternoon for visit to Mr.. Blumen-
that's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Blumenthal.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Lee Maurin, son of the late Louis
Maurin, has enlisted in Co. H, First
Louisiana Infantry. Mr.. Maurin re-
signed a fine position with the Wilson
Co., wholesale packers of New Or
leans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Eugene Lefort, son of the late
Louis Lefort, and Autria Tropet,
members of two of the oldest colored
families in this section, were married
May rs, Judge Maurin tying the
nuptial knot.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Miss Dora Katie left Tuesday after
moon for her home in Natchitoches,
after spending the past nine months
here as one Of the efficient teachers
in the local high school.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

The nomination Of chiefs to serve
for the ensuing six moons will be an
interesting feature of the next regu-
lar meeting of Mohawk Tribe of Red
Men, to be held Tuesday night, June
S. Every member Of the tribe is
urged to be present, to the end that
all may have voice in the selection
of the officers entrusted with the adj
ministration of the tribal affairs.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

After pleasant visit to relatives
mere, John F. Park left Thursday af
ternoon for Fort Worth, Texas,
Where ne makes his home with his son,
Rev. Father Edward Park, who is in
charge OF st. Mary's Catholic church
in that city.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

The thirty-frst annual commence
ment exercises of st. Augustine,s
School for colored children, conduct
ed by the Sisters of the Holy Family,
will be held in the school auditorium
Sunday night, beginning at 8:3o
o'clock An attractive program has
been arranged for the occasion, and
a large attendance of pupils, patrons
and friends of the institution is an
ticipated.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Miss Georgette Richard arrived dur
ing the week from the State Normal
School at Natchitoches, and will spend
the vacation period with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Richard.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
4 special meeting of AS

a special meeting Of Ascension
Council, Knights of Columbus, will
be held at i 4. rs. sofnurrow for the
transaction of important business ap-
pertaining to the councils big class
initiation on the 18th inst After the
meeting the members present will re-
pair to the Catholic church fair,
where they will partake of dinner in
a body.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Friday of last week Misses Eliza,
Laure and Therese Daigle were called
to the bedside of their sister, Mrs.
K. Marcy, of Belle Rose, who was
seriously i'll with pneumonia.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

After spending a week or more
here as the winsome little guest OF
Miss Lille Bloomenstiel, Miss Carrie
Sachse returned Friday to her home
in Baton Rouge.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
PATRIOTIC PLAN PROPOSED.
Local Red Gross Branch to Benefit
from Sale of Liberty Bonds.

With characteristic generosity and
patriotism, ]. Lebernuth, of SAILS
burg plantation, president of the
Bank of Ascension of this city and
leading planter and sugar manufae-
turer of St. James parish, has sug-
gested and agreed to finance plan
whereby very substantial sum OF
money can be realized by the local
Red Cross branch. Mr.. Lebermuth
explained the proposition in detail at
meeting of the branch Thursday at
ternoon, and the suggestion met with
instant and enthusiastic approval by
the members of the organization,
who gratefully accepted Mr.. Leber-
muth's generous offer.
Briefly, the plan is that Mr.. Leber-
muth will buy ten Liberty loan bonds,
of the denomination of $50 each, and
will donate one of them to the Red
Cross branch. The entire series of
bonds will be placed in rattle, one
thousand tickets at 81 each being is
sued Out of the proceeds of the sale
of tickets, $3.50 will go to reimburse
Mr.. Leber1nuth for the purchase price
of the ten bonds, less one donated to
the branch, leaving balance of $3.50
as the net profit Of the venture. There
will be ten series of tickets, each
numbered from [ to 100 consecutive
ly, and drawings will be held as fast
as certain number of series have
been disposed of, the winner in each
series to receive one bond.
It is pointed out that while many
persons cannot invest $50 in Lib
erty bond, nearly everybody can af-
ford to spend 81 for chance to win
one, particularly when the fact is
taken into consideration that more
than half of the amount will go into
the treasury of the Red Cross branch
for the purchase of needed supplies.
In view of the patriotic nature of the
plan and the widespread interest in
the Liberty loan, confidence is felt
that not only will the first lot of ten
bonds be quickly disposed of, but that
it will be an easy matter to distribute
many times that number, to the
mutual advantage and benefit of the
government, the Red Cross and the
fortunate winners of the bonds.
The sale of tickets will be COM
menced next Monday, and will be ac-
lively pushed throughout this section.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Sidney Mollere and Charles Cox. of
this city, together with two Of the
Monteeut boys of st. John parish,
left on the 18th Of May for Haiti,
where they viii enter the employ Of
the Haiti Sugar Corporation.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
FOR SALE OR RENT.

nN EASY TERMS, the eommodious D'Autry
" residence in Port Barrow. opposite the
Bayou Lafourche traffic bridge. Contains
six rooms, kitchen. pantry and bath room.
Plenty of yard space for cows, chickens and
garden. Apply to or address JAMES r.
ARMITAGE, DonaIdsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Wilbert Reiger came up from New
Orleans last Sunday and spent the day
here very pleasantly as the guest OF
his mother and grandmother, Mrs.
Frasait Raipar and Mrs r VAIL -
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. H. P. Broussard and
their little son Henry, are in New Or
leans for short visit to relatives
having motored down Friday morn
mr.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Members of Mohawk Tribe, |. O.
r NJ, will take supper in body at
the Catholic church fair tomorrow
night at o'clock.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Miss Alethea Betz has accepted a
nosition in the dry goods department
af the Lemann store and assumed her
duties Friday morning.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
oAT-sTRAW HAY WANTED.

EHYILL BE IN THE MARKET for 100 tons
VIII Of good baIed oat-straw hay. for June
July delivery. Would like 70 hear
from nearby oats growers. JAMES e.
BLACK. Newman Farm. Donaidsonville, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

After spending a week or so here
with Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Lemann,
Mrs. A. F. Jacobs has returned to her
home in New Orleans.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

opening of Summer School Postponed
que to pressure of other work, I
ma It necessary to postpone for one
week che opening of the summer
sehool' That is, until Monday, June IL.
AS pupils will be taken only for the
enelfe term of two school months, It
IS important to enter the first day.
z. S. VICKERS.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Mrs Alex. Bloomenstiel and her
little daughter, Lille, are in Baton
Rouge for couple of days stay with
relatives.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Miss Bernice WE'LL, Of White Cas-
ia was in town for several days this
week on a visit to her sister, Mrs. NJ.
L BIoomenstlel.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
Embryonic Officer Tells of Life at
Training Camp.

George J. Richard, the stalwart
young son of Mr. and Mrs Alcee
Richard, of this city, is among the
courageous and patriotic young Am
orleans who are undergoing three
months course of intensive military
instruction at the officers training
camp at Fort Leon Springs, near San
Antonio, Texas. In letter to his
mother under date Of May 10, Mr..
Richard writes eve are leading the
life of the real soldier: quartered in
barracks, two barracks to the com
pany There are eighteen companies,
each comprising $50 men. We are
busy from reveille to taps During
the day we drill, drill, drill, and at
night we study until bedtime, which
is 9:45 O'clock. Saturday afternoon
and all day Sunday we are off, and
may go to town If we choose. ! have
learned great deal in the past week,
and must say the work is very inter
esting. Our food is well cooked and
we get plenty enough THOUGH s.ssl... we
are not given anything fancy, it is
wholesome and sustaining Alto
gether we are wei taken care of,
even if we are worked hard I passed
the physical examination without
trouble. | was little under weight,
but sound in every respect Twenty
six were. rejected from my company
Remember the. Lusitania and buy
T ihnrfv oaa RapJ
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Mrs Ida Duhon visited relatives at
sorrento during the early part of the
week.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Miss Eunice Stephenson, of Burn
o;de was in town Sunday night and
Monday as the guest of Miss Norma
Gisclard.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Miss Doris Hanson is the guest of
M;ss Alethea Betz at her hospitable
l,nma in Charles street.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Mrs. J. w. Betz is spending
While with her husband, Capt. ]. W.
pat1 on his boat near Proffitt Island.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Leblanc, of
New Orleans, were the guests of Miss
c,omence Leblanc last Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Miss Abbie Allen has returned
erom an enjoyable weeks visit to rel
atives and friends in Thibodaux.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Eyclid Crochet, of barrow, was a
,;s;tor to Houma last Sunday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
LOST.

nN SUNDAY. MAY 20, in Gem or Grand
OTheatres, Donaldsonviile. ladies' black
leather handbag. containing small sum of
money, three sets Of prayer beads, and other
articles Finder is requested to return to D.
D. BIENVENU, Belle Rose, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Dr P. T. Thibodaux made a bust
.aas "trip to Luling last Monday
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
Church OF the Ascension.

Sermon and holy communion to-
morrow at II a. M Sunday school
at 9.50 q. m.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
FOR RENT.

beginning JANUARY i, 1918, the Cot
lid tage plantation on the Mississippi river,
south of Baton Rouge, containing APP
proximately 1000 acres In fine condition for
rice. cotton and sugar. Apply to or address
JAMES ]. BAILEY. Baton Rouge, La.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02
gnnalnannutllr Uhtpf

SATURDAY. JUNE 2, 1917
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1917-06-02

Remember the. Lusitania and buy a
liberty Loan Bond.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-23

A THING is DONE?
theatrical manager brOwbeat me,
even if I have to do something else
besides acting. You see, Margie,
did not understand that however
good a girl is in one part she has to
begin all over again when she goes
out looking for another engagement,
"The next morning, after break
fast, presented myself at that Office
and found Mr.. Manager looking par
ticularly ugly. He greeted me with
a grunt as l smiled good morning to
him.
Only that you have been so
short a time on the stage, young
lady, you would have understood that
note from the manager cannot be
treated with contempt
He stopped, expecting me to say
something. My long society training
stood me in good stead and sat
there and did not say a word, but
looked slightly interested. I made
the manager perfectly furious. I
don't know whether you are d
fine actress or a d fine fool he
sputtered.
" Perhaps BOTH I answered pleas
antly.
" Well, you won't have a chance
to be the first long, for Earnest Law
ton says he cannot play with you any
longer, particularly as the part was
written for his wife and she now
finds herself quite well enough to
play it. In consequence, I am to give
you the usual two weeks notice.
q rose deliberately and started for
the door, for was determined that
man should have no encouragement
from me to say anything to hurt me.
" Here, herep he shouted, where
are you going?'
" Back to my hotel, of course, as
l concluded the interview is ended
was my calm response.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-23

lily late LQaJ night, MaTgl6,- SdlQ
Paula, q found a peremptory note
from the manager of the company,
asking me why had not called at his
office.
L was just reading the. note when
my telephone rang. 1t was the man
ayers voice I heard over the phone:
Where have you been all day? I
waited at the Office of the theater last
night for an hour and half after
the show closed and I have been call
ing you up at intervals all day Didn't
you get my nOte?'
Yes, but you distinctly said in
the note that l was to see you at my
convenience and it was not conVe-
nient for me to call last night or any
time today
There was an ugly little laugh
and then the manager said, oh, you
are putting on the airs Of a star al
ready, are your
Not at all-OnIy trying to forget
the show shop from Saturday night
until Monday morning.
We'll, do you know, young lady,
Earnest Lawton has thrown you
down hard?'
l don't know what you mean by
throwing me down hard, but I do
know am going to bed now. If you
wish, III be at the theater office to-
morrow morning at II o'clock
81 did not wait to hear any more
and hung up the receiver. Before I
went to bed, Margie, I took stock of
my affairs. l found that l had about
5000, very good personal and stage
wardrobe, an adequate stage expert
enCe, and last, but not least, a scrap
book full Of splendid New York and
Philadelphia newspaper notices.
81 had made two splendid friends
in Tom and Alma, and being young I |
went to sleep with not a care on my
mind, for l said to myself, am much |
L
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-11-01
Everybody Urged to
Go to Sunday School

UN special proclamation Of Frcsi.
dent Wilson. next Sunday. November
{. has been designated a. a day for
religious devotion and attendance AT
SUNDAY school and church. lu con
cert with other state governors Cow
cruor Lindsey has issued "a proclana-
ton calling ON b people of Ncw
Mexico to observe the day Mayor
Wosterfeid u hits city has also issued
an official proclamation for cclebra-
ton 81 the day for general attendance.
AZ Sunda, school and church.
The people OF Albuquerque are cN-
p.cted To respond 10 these calls To- re-
ngious duties Every SUNDAY school
be- preparing "a welcome treble the
number usually present EvcrN pull.
PIT speaker o. preparing q special ines
sage for next sunday Every choir
h. |iohearsing special music fur next
sunday
Each individual who attends sun
day school will %. acting the part
81 q patriot in uhoyiup the prosi-
don't viii he respectfully considerable
10 Governor Lindsey request will be-
properly approciauve Of the prepare
tions made ht heads Of churches. rec
ligiuus societies ana sunday schools