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Evening journal., 1917-04-05
MANUFACTURERS TO
AID IN WAR Census
Organization Offers It's AS.
SiStance TO Governor in
Compiling Data
LATTER ACCEPTS AND
VOICES HIS THANKS

In compiling industrial data of
Delaware, as a part of preparedness,
the Manufacturers Association Of VIII
mington has offered its facilities to
Governor Townsend, and the latter
has accepted the offer with a note OF
thanks.
The proposal from the manufacture
ers followed the adoption OF a joint
resolution by the recent Legislature
authorizing, because of the war sit
uation, a census of the States re-
sources. This information will be of
great value not only for statistical
records, but also for the guidance Of
the Federal government in arranging
for the national defense in the pres
ent crisis.
II is expected that the work of
compilation will be started shortly
In add tion to records maintained at
the Offices Of the Manufacturers As
sociatiOn, there is considerable data
available from the various plants
represented in the membership. In
rendering the ass stance to Governor
Townsend, c. d. Garretson. president
CONTINUED on Page Eleven)
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PRISON Sentence OF
ONE HOUR IMPOSED
Court Allows Defendant to
Spend Time With Wife
Instead of in Jail
GRAPE JUICE HE SOLD
HAD KICK IN 1T

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
GEORGETOWN, April 5.-One Of
the most unique sentences ever an
nounced by court of this State was
imposed in the Court of General Ses-
sions for Sussex county yesterday, in
the case of Edward Zechman, a
farmer of near Greenwood. who plead
I'D guilty TO violating the liquor laws.
lZechman was sentenced to pay fine
OF $50 and be imprisoned for one hour.
The fine was paid at once and the
court informed the defendant that he
might go TO the rear of the court room
and sit down with his wife until the
expiration of the sentence instead of
being taken into custody by the
sheriff and placed in the county jail.
At the end Of the hour zechman was
discharged and left for his home with
his wife.
The defendant was accused OF seB
ing grape juice which he made hins
self, and, which il was alleged, con.
tained a higher per cent of alcohol
than is allowed under the law. For
some time. it is claimed reports had
been coming to the county and State
CONTINUED on Page Eleven)
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1TClL ATTACK on daFOYT n0Yrs PLAY.

DUPONT Perot inst u.ed suit in uatsl states
Cour h,e us afternoon against the DUPONT Company
and executors under VII william Ramsay, deceased
charging that S1i7c792O lie company
had leu uhwfury diverted the company treasury ana
paid oat as bonuses to employees the company.
Individual made defendants n suit aie: P S DUPONT
Henry curcrt Pierre duroat Eugene E DUPONT Lamoe
a-Iorte Aez.s DUPONT Alexis DUPONT Robert NJ Car
re- ter Harry G. Laney C. L. Patterson John
RaskoS Frank connahle. william coyne Harry S Brown
z ruakner c. Taliman C. Basksd-le rlghman John
ston Caroline Ramsay.
The service obtained defendants afternoon
Compla by John C. Johnson. Henry P
Grown. W. A. Glasgow Robert Penng.o on.
Evening journal., 1917-04-05
Unmarried Men Between 20 and
23 Subject TO First Call TO Arms

the ages fixed under the universal
training bill and of registering those
to be exempted were discussed to-
day by the executive council OF the
committee on labor of the national
defense council. The ages fixed are
20 TO % inclusive. Those younger
or older being exempt.
Cooperation with State and muni-
cipal governments toward accom-
plishing this great work will be
sought unoer general plans of State
Continued on Page III
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nter into this most colossal war.

THAT Imperial Government has
thrust war upon us Time for argu-
ment has passed; time for heroic ac-
tion is here: our people will rally to
support their governmer. IN this high
and patriotic hour and meet wars
sacrifices and wars perils as a brave
and patriotic people should
1--WE should take our stand by the
side OF the allied nations which have
Evening journal., 1917-04-05
Delaware SENDS
Quota TO NAVY
100 New Men Will Be Ready
For Service By
April 20
PONCHOS AND TENTS
FOR THE ROCKIES

There is nothing backward about
Delaware boys so far as navy enlist
ments are concerned. according to
naval recruiting officers who are
making daily excursions throughout
the State looking up eligible young
men to join the navy. Thus far the
complement designated by the Navy
Continued on Page Eleven)
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been fighting humanity's battles for
two and a half years. determined that
their efforts and that Prussian milf
tarism shall be crushed and the world
shall he delivered from the threat and
danger Of the Hohenzollern dynasty"
eve are great nation said Rep
resentative Harrison, a Democratic
Continued on Page Eleven)
Evening journal., 1917-04-05
VATICAN PRAISES WILSON'S STAND

Blythe United Press
ROME April 5Vaican circles indicated pleasure to-
dav at the "cam dignity Christian spirit of President Wilson'S
address demanding against Germany
1t authoravey reported that Pope Benedict not
surprised the Presidents stand in of his utersnces
the train of events
Meantime Rome rejoicing Americas entrance into
pgainst Germany.
parade and demonstration front of the
Embassy is planned for tonight
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McAdoo Asks Congress Today
For $3,4OO, 100000 War Fund

WASHINGTON, April 5-The Government today took its
FIRST active steps in preparation for
Secretary Treasury McAdoo asked Congress to appropriate
about So 400 900 900 for army and navy expenses.
Daniels asked that the personnel be IN
creased from 900 10000 and the marine personnel
from about 1900 o 10000.
The army ssid would require 81 1882 1893 and the
navy S292 53s, ,79O in addition regular expenses.
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WILSON'S o. h. REQUIRED.
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, April 5.-Presi-
dent Wilson will have to sign the
Joint state Of war resolution be-
fore It Is legally and formally ef-
fectiye in acceptance Of Germany'S
war on this nation.
An attempt made TO have the
resolution made a concurrent one.
which would have eliminated ne
eessity of the Presidents sigma
ture. failed.
Evening journal., 1917-04-05
FLOOD SOUNDS BATTLE CRY THAT
MAY BRING WAR WITHIN "a HOURS
FOREIGNERS In U. S. SAFE If
THEY CONDUCT THEMSELVES
PROPERLY, LANSING DECLARES
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, April 5-Reassuranees to the property
and persons of foreigners who conduct themselves properly
were sent White House today the form of telegram
Mayor George Seger of Passac, N j. from Presidential
Secretary Tmulty.
The telegram reads;
There danger of foreigner who conducts himself
properly suffering loss of property liberty by of
State of War if such be declared by Congress-"
Owing large foreign population in New Jersey it
deemed advisable by Mayors of different cities issue proma
ons that the property liberty of these foreigners would not
necessarily be jeopardized in event of war.
taking such action, however, they desired to get
opinion and Secretary Tmuy advice
IF Secretary Lansing today wired the statement covering this
Governments attitude.
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ENGLAND CLOSES IN on ST. QrESTIN.

by The United Press
LONDON. April 5.-capture of the villages OF N0"'''
Basseboulogne with % German prisoners. was
days progress of the British forward movement on |
ern front by Field Marshal Hag
To the east and northeast Of N'''-en O0u'''s
eommanaer-incbief reported continued progress
siderable resistance bis troops having ''"''"
-. u, ,,.o.o,n edges Of the woods of donAeaueoar''
Evening journal., 1917-04-05
BY ROBERT ]. BENDER.

United Press Staff Correspondent.
WASHINGTON. April 5.-Means Of
registering all single men between
Evening journal., 1917-04-05
Belgian Relief Ship Torpedoed;
~ of Ship Crew Are Landed
By The United Press.

BY The United Press
LONDON April 5The Belgian relief ship Trevier has been
torpedoed sunk submarine off Shevenngen according to
Ymuden dispatch received here today.
Tweny-fo members Of the have been landed safely,
eight of them wounded
Evening journal., 1917-04-05
@ SENATE FOR WAR; HOUSE DEBATES @
WEATHER

RrdnaBIy rain tonight and
Effday morning, followed by
clearing during Friday, not
much change in temperature;
strong sOutlDshifting to west
Nindss
Evening journal., 1917-04-05

The Trevier steel screw vessel of 5000 tons,
1907 and registered Antwerp. She owned by Antw
Zeev Msats, of Antwerp.
Evening journal., 1917-04-05

BY The United Press.
NEW YORK. April 5.-The Trever sailed from New York for
Rotterdam Febaury with of safe conduct through
the submarine danger zone stated today by the Commission
for Relief Belgium. She laden with general food
Rx The United Press
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LONDON April 5Sx allied hospital ships have been mined
or sunk by submarines since the opening of the Secretary
che Admiralty told the House of Commons today.
McNamara said the total number of killed in such snkings
fad been PAT. Seventy-hree injured.
Evening journal., 1917-04-05

SUN AND TIDES.
The Keota news., 1917-02-09
100 Years Old s

"The kidneys play a most important
part in causing premature old age and
death-the moro injurious tho poisous
passing thru the kidneys the sooner
comes decay"-so says distinguished
physician, who further advises all people
who are past thirty to preserve the vitality
Of the Kidneys and free tho blood from
poisonous elements, such - uric acid
drink plenty Of water-sweat some daily
and take Anuric before meals.
This Anuric is put up In tablet
form, and can be obtained at almost
any drug store. For that backache,
lumbago, rheumatism, "rusty" joints,
swollen feet or hands, due to uric acid
IN the blood, Anurio quickly diseolves
the uric acid a. hot water does sugar.
Discovered by DR.. Pierce of Buffalo, N. Y.
Prevent premature old age by simply
slipping . cup of hot water every morning
before breakfast, taking little Anuric
before meals and live to be hundred.
The Keota news., 1917-02-09
MOTHER! LOOK At
CH|LD'S TONGUE
II cross, feverish, constipated,
give california Syrup
Of Figs"

A laxative today saves q sick child
tomorrow. Children simply viii not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels, which become clogged up with
waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour.
Look at the tongue, motheri II coat
ed. or your child is Mstless, cross, few
erish, breath bad, restless. doesn't eat
heartily. full Of cold or has sore throat
or any other children's ailment, give a
teaspoonful Of California Syrup Of
Figs" then don't worry, because 1t il
perfectly harmless, and in q few hours
all this constipation poison, sour bile
and fermenting waste will gently
move out Of the bowels, and you have
q well, playful child again. A thor
ough '1nside cleansing is ofttimes all
that Is necessary. It should be the
llrst treatment given in any sickness.
Beware Of counterfeit fg syrups.
Ask at the store for a 50-cent bottle Of
''California Syrup Of Figs" which has
full directions for babies, children Of
all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
The Keota news., 1917-02-09
''CAsCARETS' FOR
LIVER, BOWELS
For sick headache, bad breath,
Sour Stomach and
constipation.
Get . 1o-cent box now.

Get Q 1O-cent box now.
No odds how bad your liver. stomach
or bowels; how much your head
aches, how miserable and uncomfort-
able you are from constipation. indiges-
tion, biliousness and sluggish bowels
You always get the desired results
With Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach, liver and
bowels make you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonight; put an end to the
headache, biliousness, dizziness, nerv'
ousness, sick, sour. gassy stomach.
backache and all other distress;
cleanse your inside organs OF all the
bile, gases and constipated matter
which IL producing the misery.
A 10-cent box means health, happi'
ness and clear head for months.
No more days Of gloom and distress
II you will take q Cascaret now and
then. All stores sell Cascarets. Don't
forget the children-their little IN
sides need q cleansing, too. Adv.
0@A~ s..~ ~r,~ ,noo~o a 10u6oP q
The Keota news., 1917-02-09
U-BoAT SHELLS CREW FLEEING
SINKING SHIP AND ONE
AMERICAN KILLED.
81 GERMAN SHIPS HELD
NATION MUST be READY FOR
WAR, YET HOPE FOR PEACE,
SAYS PRESIDENT WILSON.

London, Feb. 6.-The British ship
Isle of Arran, 1918 tons. has been
sunk by q submarine. two of her crew
being injured by shell fire. the Lloyd
shipping agency announced. The Brit
ish steamer Eavestone of 1,791 tons
also has been sunk and the captain
and four members of the crew killed.
says another agency announcement.
The Belgian relief steamer Lars
Kruse was sunk by q torpedo or
mine near the Bel0ian coast. The yes
sci carried cargo of wheat from
Buenos Aires. The Lars Kruse was .
vessel Of 1.460 tons. She was under
Danish registry. She left Buenos
Aires Dec. % for Rotterdam. The
Russian bark Garnet Hill also has
been sunk. The British steamer
Hurstwood. 1929 tons. was torpedoed
without warning. Three men were
killed by the explosion and three So
riously injured. two Of whom died
after the crew was landed.
It 10 officially announced that Rich
ard Wallace, an American seaman be-
longing at Baltimore. was killed in the
shelling of the boats which left the
sinking steamer Eavestone.
Manila, Philippines. Feb. 6.-The
naval authorities seized the seven
teen German merchant vessels anch-
ored in Manila bay. All the German
crews were removed.
simultaneously the United States
destroyer Barry seized three German
steamers at Cebu, including the
Princess Alice. At the same time the
American destroyer Chauncey seized
the three German steamers at Zam-
boango.
Washington, Feb. 6.-While the
United States stands before the world
court Of public opinion in the anxious
waiting period which will determine
peace or war with Germany, President
Wilson is determined that there shall
be no word or deed to merit re-
proach, even from Germany herself.
Nothing is to be done which is not
fully justified by the laws of nations
and humanity; nothing is to be done
for expediency; nothing is to be done
which is not legal and just. With a
hope for peace and a readiness to
meet war II it must be, the President
has made it clear to all his officials
that the course of the United States,
difficult as 1t is, must be entirely be-
yond criticism.
American line steamships Philadel-
phia and Finland arrive safely at Liv-
erpool and only two American passen-
ger ships, Kroonland and New York.
are now at sea. Liner st. Louis again
delays sailing.
Berlin press declares Germany can
not spare lives OF Americans at sea,
and looks upon war with the United
States as inevitable.
Other neutrals prepare protests
against Germany's submarine order.
Brazil is said to be ready to send
drastic document, but 1t is not be-
lfeved Holland and Scandinavian ma
tions will be SO severe in their pro-
tests. through fear Of Germany's mill
tary might. Switzerland to observe
strict neutrality.
The Keota news., 1917-02-09
CARE FOR YOUR SKIN
And Keep Il Clear by Daily Uss Of
Cutieura-Trtal Free.

A hot bath with Cuticura Soap fol-
lowed by a gentle amounting with Cuti-
cura Ointment clears the skin or scalp
In most cases Of eczemas, rashes and
itching Of children and adults. Make
Cuticura your everyday toilet prepara-
lions and prevent such troubles.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Matrimony is a catch-as many an
ex-bachelor has discovered to his sor-
row.
The Keota news., 1917-02-09

When a dog howls at the moon all
night it's sign Of an insomnia cpl
demic.
The Keota news., 1917-02-09

The less she means it the louder
woman can laugh.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-03
METZ.

Mrs. Mabel Kennedy who has been
quite sick, is able to be out.
Mrs. Rosetta Maple, of Fairmont'
has been visiting her parents, MT ana
Mrs. ]. D. Thomas.
The stork visited the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. William Laughlin and left a
eleven.pound boy.
Miss Grace Boutwell, is visiting her
uncle, Joseph Nuzum. !,
William Brunnage, of Texas oil
fields, has returned to Texas after
visiting relatives here for the past
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Morton have
moved to Glover Gap occupying rooms
in c. E. Wells property by the depot
Mr.. and Mrs. William Blodgett was
visiting in this place recently.
Mrs. Ethel Baker has moved IN her
property vacated by Walter Morton.
Mrs. Marshall Kuhn who has been
very sick the past week, is some bet
ter at this writing.
Mrs. Chester Brunnage left for Kan:
sas where her husband Is employed
in the oil business.
Miss Mary Ornduff, Of Warrington,
is visiting her parents on Campbell
l'I Homer and Stein Glasscock, who
have typhoid fever are getting along
very nicely at this time. :,
Miss Rosetta Tenant, of Campbell
Run, is quite sick with typhoid fever.
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.NONONGAH HOLDS
BABY MEETING
Interesting Program Was
Carried Out at the Col
iseum Building.

Interest in Baby Welfare week is
conferred today in events at MonOngah
where an interesting program was
carried out this afternoon at the Coli
scum building. Several interesting ad
Gresaes were given relating to the care
and keeping of babies by prominent
Marion county physicians. DR.. L. N.
Yost, of Fairmont, was the main
speaker assisted by DR.. James A. Riedy
Of Monongah. Lectures to the Polish
and Italians were also given by the
Rev. Father Michalski and the rector
of the Italian church. Miss Edna ia:
cobs, of Fairmont, sang several vocal
selections which we're highly appre-
ciated.
Eight prizes we're awarded to the
best looking and healthieSt babies.
Among the various nationalities that
were represented were the Polish
Americans, Negroes and italians, The
prizes we're contributed by several OF
the local merchants,
A large crowd of mothers and ba-
bies attended, giving the best OF atten'
ton to the welfare lectures. Miss Ag:
mes Kolossi, of Amsterdam, N. " Local
nurse for the Consolidation Coal COM
pany, was present.
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FAIRVIEW.

Mrs. 2. F. Yost was a week end
guest Of her daughter Miss Helene
Yost at Rivesville,
Mrs. Frances Schroeder and Miss Ada
Fletcher were at Fairmont shopping
Monday.
Mrs Walter Toothman and Mrs.
John D. Green were at Fairmont
shopping Tuesday.
Walter Haggerty Of Fairmont was a
business visitor here.
David Gault Of Mcclellan was d
business visitor here Wednesday.
RMS. ]. L. Tenant and daughter,
Mrs. Glenn Hawkins were at Fhir-
mont shopping Monday.
The Girls Sewing Circle entertain
ed the boys at a marshmallow roast
Monday night at Gypsy Camp Ground.
The following girls and boys wree
there: Misses Dorothy Dodd, Ida
Cowen, Edith and Vada Austin, Ber-
ice Smith, Rose Weaver, Louise Gill
lehan, Nervie Shuman and Miss Ten.
nant. Elmer Dodd, Victor Carpenter,
Ross snodgrass, Howard Fritz, Lar
ney Gump, Joe Jarvis, Glenn Fox,
Fred Steward. Chaperoned by Miss
Sallie Martin.
Monroe Hamilton and ]. Y. Hamil-
ton were business visitors at Fair
mont Wednesday.
Howard Reed who has been spend
ing some time in Detroit, Mich, is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs, H. @. Clemmins.
Mrs. w. ]. Barth Of Keystone was a
business visitor here Wednesday.
Marshall Efaw of Warrington was a
business visitor here Wednesday.
Mrs. M. E. Green the Evangelist,
superintendent for the W. G. T. U. Of
Mraion county also Mrs, Lizzie Tooth
man county president OF the same
visited the soldier boys in camp ht
Fairmont and distributed hundreds
of good evangelistic leaflets and mag
azines. They were received with
much appreciation and were attentive
to the Christian advice given. 1t is
hoped by the superintendent more sup
plies will be given by others.
Mrs. Lizzie Toothman and Mrs. M.
e. Green were at the Mothers Club at
the home of Mrs. Ross on Monroe
street.
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GET IN soon # YOU
WANT GARDEN PRIZE
Blanks Will be Withdrawn
at the Conclusion Of
Present Week.

After this week the coupons for
the City Beautiful contest under the
auspices of the Civic Committee OF
the Woman's Club will not be run
and any person desiring to enter the
contest must sign and mail one Of
these coupons at once to Mrs. Glenn
+. Barnes, First Street. :.
Prizes Of two hundred dollars Will
be awarded winners Of the contest by
the civic committee, twenty-five dol
lars being distributed in each OF the
s wards of the city.
Some thirty entries have been
made In the contest but 1t is desired
that there be many more entries. The
prizes will be awarded to the persons
maintaining the best flower and and
vegetable gardens in the city.
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VIOLA.

Joseph Prickett, Of Barrackville,
was calling on friends here Monday.
Miss May Feather, Of Fairmont was
visiting her sister, Mrs. sameul Har-
rig, Sunday.
Mrs. VadIe Hartley and children re-
turned the first Of the week from a
visit with friends IN Ohio.
The agricultural meeting was well
attended ct Mt. Harmony Tuesday
night, Tho meetings are held the first
Tuesday night IN each month.
". 8. Harris was Q business caller
OF Eairmont Monday,
The coal mine located on the Amos
farm here % 'Funning full time, They
load about three railroad cars per
WeplE Mr. Amos ID preparing TO
bg96 st!pllA
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Peraonals.

Miss Audrey Stutler and siste:, of
Chiefton. were in Monongah yesterday
afternoon calling on friends and Tels-
john higgins was among the Local
business callers in Fatrmont yesterday
evening.
among the out Of town business callers
in town during the week.
Mrs. Kathleen Hickenbottom. OF
Tucker station, was in Monongan yes
terday calling on friends and rela-
George Leiving was among the local
social callers in Fatrmont last even
Roy Adds was in Fairmont yester'
cay evening attending to business
Hershel Smith was among the out
of town business callers in Fatrmont
yesterday. -.
J0ghua Lambert has been Ill at his
home in BrookJale for the past several
days, but is now recovering.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-03
Personals.

Mrs. Geo. S. Gibbons, Of Monongah,
was transacting business here on Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newton Vance, o: Fair
mont, we're weekend visitors with the
family of Mr.. Vance's brother, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. w. Vance.
Mrs. Geo. R. Howarth was shopping
in Fairmont on Tuesday.
G. Hoadley Toothman, Of Monongah,
was calling on old friends here on
Tuesday.
Charley Stewart, Of Enterprise, was
a business visitor here on Tuesday.
G. w. Wright, formerly of Creston,
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City Hall Notes

The East Side fire department was
called to the East Side this morning a.
9 o'clock to a small house near the riv-
er owned by Clyde Holt. The car reach
ed the scene in very short time and
the firemen extinguished the blaze
which for time seemed threatening.
The fire was confined to a small radius
about the chimney and chemicals alone
were needed.
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the need Of every family vicinity to American
M o display on patriotic holidays arranged supply limited
rlduSy small cost In spite Of the not that the
agS few All need 90 %
numbered and present tns g.
Vnan oce with % cents n cash ana tho nag yours Ten
exrts for mailing not called tor
dIn1 will furnish foot IOsd pole with BALI rope end
packed With Eho nag complete nest corrugated box feF cents
e1tIenas,W
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Iea c.nam EnativnI.

Many viii attend the ice cream festi.
val to be held in the open near the
traction station his evening. Prof.
G. Blaine Nicholson, who Is In charge
has been making plans for the affair
throughout the week and promises to
entertain ali who are present. Music
viii be furnished by the Polish band.
The proceeds Of the festival will be
distributed among local families for
the purpose Of purchasing seeds to
beauty lawns. If the weather does
not permit the festival viii be held in
the K. Of P. banquet ball In the Coli
scum building.