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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-01-20

Dr and Mrs c. NJ Driver OF
Mounds. Oklahoma, visited their
daughter, Miss Elizabeth Driver at
lSemp lodge. thlsrweek.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-03-29
JEWISH HOME FOR AGED ELECTS
OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES.

At a special meeting held Sunday
afternoon, March 18th, the following
trustees of the Jewish Home for the
Aged of the Northwest, were elected:
Minneapolis members, Joseph Schanfeld,
l. H. Ruben,l DR. Geo. Gordon, l. H. Lev
in, Chas. Juster, VIM. Weisman, Mrs.
Samuel Hirsch; St. Paul members,
Isaac SUNNI erfield, Ben Marx, Joseph
Levy, Leon Salet, Max Schwab, Sam
Cohen, Mrs Mary Burton; Duluth, Ber-
nard Silberstein; Fargo, Alex Stern.
At a subsequent meeting held Thurs
day evening, the Trustees elected as
officers, President, Joseph Levy; Vice.
Presidents, l. H. Ruben, William Weis-
man and Ben Marx; Treasurer, Samuel
Cohen, and Secretary, Max Schwab.
A ground purchasing committee was
appointed as we'll as one to obtain data
on maintenance and building, the pur-
pose being to lay proper and strong
foundation for a permanent modern in
stitution, preferably in the Midway Dis
trict.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-03-29
HADASSAH VAUDEVILLE SHOW.

The committee in charge Of the Ha-
dassah Vaudeville show, have cOmplet-
ed final arrangements for it's annual al
fair. The program consists of a Mysteri-
Gus Musical act, for the first time pro-
duced in the Twin Cities, vocal solos
by Samuel Barnett, dance solos by Julia
Barr, and a series of tableaux partici-
pated in by the Misses Ella Reisman,
Rose Calmenson, Edith Levine, Ruth
Edelstein, and Mr.. Harvey Vehon. The
affair which will be concluded by dane
ing, will take place Thursday evening,
April 4th, at the Junior Pioneer hall.
The Sisters Of Peace Benevolent So
ciety have postponed their regular meet
ing from April End, until Tuesday, May
18th.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-03-29
TSCHLENOW MEMORIAL MEETING
HELD BY ST. PAUL ZIONIST
SOCIETY.

Last Thursday evening, the regular
meeting of the st. Paul Zionist society
was turned into a splendid Memorial to
the late DR.. Tschlenow, deceased Zion
list Leader The program consisted of
talk on personal Memoirs of DR..
Tschlenow," by Mr.. j. Halpern, in
structor of the Talmud Torah, the read
ing of Tschlenow's last public address by
Miss Anna Sprung, Memorial service by
Rabbi Kleinman, and the singing of
Eli, Eli, by Miss Mabel Greenberg,
accompanied at the piano by Mildred
Greenberg. The meeting closed with
the singing of Hatikvah.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-03-29
BNAI BIRTH ORGANIZE THRIFT
CTTTR

At the meeting of the Bnai Birth
last Monday evening, an official Bnai
Birth Thrift club was started, with a
good enrolment. In addition to the
formation of the Thrift club, it was de-
termined to invest all available funds
in the next Liberty Loan. A consid
cradle number of new members were
initiated and treated with Stag
luncheon after the meeting.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-03-29
MRS. I. l.. RYPINS RECEIVES
APPOINTMENT FROM
GOVERNOR.
GOVERNOR.

Mrs l. L. Rypins has been appointed
by Governor Burnquist, as delegate
from Minnesota to the National Con-
vention of Charities and Corrections,
which will take place at Kansas City,
Mo-, on May 9Th.
Mrs. Rypins will address the mem
bers of the Menorah Society at the Uni
versity, on April 3rd, on the subject,
"Activities of Jewish Women
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-03-29
DEMONSTRATION
SUNDAY EVENING ARRANGED


The long talked of Mass meeting to
be held in this city for the purpose OF
recruiting Jewish young men for the
Jewish Battalion of the British Army,
destined for service in Palestine, will
take place Sunday evening, at the Ar
mory Drill hall The affair is under
the auspices of the British Recruiting
Mission, and a local Civilian Commit
tee.
A splendid program of speakers has
been arranged, including the following:
Major T. w. Anderson, British-Ca-
madam Recruiting Mission, Western Di-
vision, Captain w. S. Drewry, Lieut..
VIM, de O'Grady, Louis Kaufman, in
Yiddish, Congressman Thomas d.
Schall better known as "The Blind
Congressman" DR.. S. N. Deinard, H.
w. Davis, Edmund G.. Walton, British
Vice Consul at Minneapolis A musical
program is also being outlined.
The purpose of the affair, while fun
damentally to secure enlistments in the
Jewish Battalion, will partake OF the
nature of a splendid Jewish National
Celebration, upon the arrival in Pales-
tine of the first official Jewish Com
mission, the Declaration of the British
Government in favor Of a Jewish home
land in Palestine, and of the reawaken-
ing of strong Jewish spirit.
Similar meetings throughout the
country in other cities have resulted in
many people being turned away from
the doors, and in expectation OF SIM
liar results in this city, the large Ar
mory Drill hall has been secured, with
seating capacity of several thousand.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-03-29
LOCAL NEWS
Continued from page 500

been arranged: Community Singing,
lead by Miss Mildred Langtry; Miss
Natalie Cardozo, at the harp; Piano
Solo, Miss Ruth Spater; Violin Solo, Mr..
Abe Pepinsky; Vocal Solo, Miss Alice
Levy; Piano Solo, Miss Jenette Bechoef-
fer. An informal reception will follow
in the vestry rooms, to which every
one is invited.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-01
|. w. WIS BURNED UP
THRESHING MACHINES

CHICAGO. June Burning OF
threshins machines in the harvest
fields Of washington and Montana
by Industrial Workers Of the World
was taken up by the government
late today in the trial OF 112 lead
ers and Organizers for seditious con-
spiracy.
Chief Prosecutor Nebeker sought
10 show that destruction OF maChin-
cry and numerous fires i'm these
grain regions were direct results OF
teachings Of officers of the orSaniza-
ton and that sabotage was prac-
ticed for the purpose of bIockinS
the war program as we'll as for in
juring employers
J. y. Banks. a farmer Of Canyon,
Wash. testified that fires were nu-
merous in his district. and that on
one occasion a threshing machine
was burned after an I W. W had
filled it with grain. on this and
other occasions. the prosecution
charged. matches had been hidden
in the grain.
T. W ". bulletins declaring that
last summer was the most oppor-
tune time in history for the organi-
zation 10 come into power and DEFY
the esta blished laws. were read into
the records by Special Prosecutor
Porter. They told Of expulsion from
the organizations OF membe who
had Joined the British army.
Cross examina ton Of Frank
Wormkee, a private in the Ameri-
can army. and a former organizer
of the 7. W W. failed 10 shake his
story that the organization taught
the doctrines OF sabotage and Vio-
lence. He testified that il was the
policy OF the organization to ruin
the employer. whether he was fair
or unfair in his dealings
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-01
Sink Submarine
w at ching for
American Troops

Az ATLANTIC PORT. June H.
a German submarine lying In wait
for transports carrying American
troops was rammed and sunk by d
large British transport OF the Irish
coast during the second week in
May according 20 authentic infor-
nation brought here Friday by a
prominent American returning from
an important mission 30 Eng and.
The ship which sunk the sub
marine is one of the largest liners
known 10 American and European
travellers. and hit the U-boat full
amidships after a torpedo had been
fred and the transport was maneu-
vering 10 make way for ACCOMPANY
ing destroyers TO drop depth
charges.
IL is possible. the American said.
that the submarine might have
been forced 70 the surface 10y one Of
the explosions. but AT any rate il
came Up less than 80 yards in front
OF the liner. In full view OF the
soldiers assembled on her deck the
big steamship rammed her way
into the submarine and cut her like
a piece OF cheese. the American
said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-01
BOHEMIAN UPRISING
RESEMBLES HISTORIC
EVENTS DURING 1848

LONDON, June l. - Riots and
internal disorders Of all kinds are
increasing in Bohemia. A Vienna
newspaper says that what is hap
pening today in Bohemia Tesem bles
the Lombardiy and Venetian upris-
ings in 1S4S, except that today the
empire is hampered by her engage
ment in a war from which she does
not see a way TO escape.
At Chozen, crowds eXasperatcd by
police brutality. set fire to the bar
racks and 10 the city hall where
the mounted police We're lodged
Eight Of the officers were burned TO
death. At kolin the people pulled
down the Austrian hag and raised
the Bohemian hag Public build
ings have been burned at Tabor and
other towns in Bohemia and in
Olmutz, Moravia. At Pre- que tho
offices Of the German newspa pers,
the Zeitung. the Neues Tenachrich-
ten, were sacked.
The Prague correspondent Of the
Stuttgart Neueste Nachrichten tels-
graphed 10 his paper that the e. ents
Of last Sunday at Prague exceeded
in gravity all previous demonstra-
tons
The Neue Fret Presse OF Vienna
appeals 10 all conservative elements
for the preservation Of the Austria n
state asserting that only the te-
nacity and union OF those who de-
sire the preservation of the state
can make the monarchy survive this
great crisis
The Crosuan press reports that
martial law has been proclaimed in
Bosnia. that riounS has occurred in
various towns and that the Italia
Slav entente rs daily becoming
stronger
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-01
MANY REGISTRATIONS
DURING BABY WEEK

Baby Welfare week which closed
last evening has been must success
full in Mishawaka. a larger registra-
ton being secured than was ever
anticipated While the final reports
If all the workers have not as yet
been handed 10 Miss Carol Eber-
Fart, general chairman for this dis
trict. figures from the second ward,
Mrs. w +. Borley. jr., chairman,
show that over 100 were registered
AZ the Main school building. Ms.
Eorley expresses her appreciation
OF the assistance given her by the
following registrars: Mrs. +. A..
Beamer, Mrs. ". T. Wallach. Mrs.
l.. O.. Rogers. Miss Mayme Booth.
Miss Grets Benedict. Mrs. William
Tuckerman. DIS. Dresch and Sea
man. and their assistants, Mrs. Har-
ry Ort and Mrs Van RE.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-01
AN APPRECIATION
Of ALVIN SCOTT
Wooden Co. Relief Association
lenders Thanks for
Work Done.

Mr. and Mrs J. Alvin Scott. two
of Mishawaka's most highly esteem
ed citizens. leave wednesday next
for Montreal On route 10 Boston.
After a stay iu the east they will
Journey % Denver and other points
and expect 90 Doe gone FROM the city
for a period OF six months. Mr..
scott has been treasurer Of the Mu-
tual Relief association Of the Misha-
vaka WOODEN Mfg co. since its for
nation In 1907. and in appreciation
Of his services was recently present
Cd with handsome token. I'm this
connection the following resolution
has been drawn up and furnished
Mr scott Whereas. business of .
personal nature has made 10 neces-
sary for our treasurer. J. Alvin
scott. 20 sever his connection with
the Mishawaka Wooden Mfg Co,
and also with the Nishawaka Mfg.
Go. Mutual Relief association VIC
che members OF the official board
of tho association. hereby tender 20
Mr. SCOT our thanks for the many
favors we have had from him. and
also for the faithful work he has
done for the association since its
beginning bon June 1907.
We wish him abundant success in
bis future undertakings.
The resolution is signed by the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-01
HOUSE PASSES
ARMY MEASURE
Largest War Appropriation
Bill in History Goes
to Senate.

WASHINGTON. June / - The
largest annual army Appropriation
bill in history. carrying SI2.O41,-
$4,000. and authorizing the presi-
dent TO call into military service all
men who can he trained and equip
ped. was passed late Friday by the
house and sent to the senate.
The house broke its record for
speed on an army bin by taking the
final vote after three days Of de-
bate
The measure is framed 70 provide
for n army OF 100000 mon dur
ing the coming year, in accordance
with the governments revised pro-
gram for rushing soldiers TO France
Some OF the big items are S6.315,-
$4,000 for the quartermaster corps;
$3.S96sOOO. 600 for ordnance: ST.
.O2S.0OO 900 for the engineers. S990,-
250,S12 for aviation and 1851, 000,-
900 for the medical corps.
A provision prohibiting the use OF
stop watches or other speeding up
devices in plants where money pro-
vided in the bill is spent, was adopt
ed by a vote Of IS to 80. The house
also adopted an amendment by
Rep. Anthony Of Kansas. forbidding
cost plus" contracts except in
e emergencies.
During the debate Rep. Long
worth Of Ohio and others condemn
ed what they called overoptimistic
statements concerning the number
OF American soldiers sent overseas
and the amount OF arms and equip
ments provided for them. Mr.. Long
worth referred particularly 10 a
statement by Sen. Lewis OF Illinois
at Chicago that there now are a
million American soldiers in Eu-
rope.
Rep. Caldwell Of New York pre-
dicted that the million mark Will be
reached by July 4.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-01
TESTIMONY TO SHOW
PROFESSOR PR0-GERMAN

LINCOLN. Neo- June TEST
monv introduced 10 show that Prof.
C. z Pershinger OF the America q
history department OF the UniEers-
ity OF Nebraska IS snti-German IN
his attitude on the war. Vas given
al Fridays session OF the investi-
cation OF charges by the state coun-
Gil OF defense that some OF the uni
versity's instructors we're not az
gressively American. Prof Roy J.
Cochran OF the university's faculty
took the stand today and declared
that Prof Pershinger was man
who was highly in favor OF war
against Germany Prof Pershinser
the witness said. was an applicant
for overseas duty in The y NJ g. A
service. and had expressed the hope
that tho Germans would ~ given -
taste or what they have -iven 10
otoer countries"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-01
DEFENSE RESTS
IN PRAGER CASE
.EVidenSe Will Probably Go to
Jury Early
Saturday.

EDWARDSNILLE. H., June I. -
The II men charged with the muir
der of Robert Paul Prayer, enemy
alien who was lynched by a mob
at Collinsville on April ., testified
in their own behalf Friday and each
disclaimed any responsibility for the
act
The defense rested Friday night
and the case probably will go 10 the
jury Saturday.
Joseph Riegel. a miner and cob
bier. who before his appearance be
fore the coroner's jury was quoted
as having made a confession. was
the last Of the Il defendants 10 take
the stand and fatty repudiated all
statements attributed 10 him and
described himself as one person in
the crowd who counst 'ied calmness.
lie urged Mayor Siege = says. 10
spirit Prayer away. = asserted
that he did not touch the pe with
which Prayer was hanged and did
not see the lynching until the body
had been lifted from the ground.
Prior 10 Siegels testimony a clash
occurred between counsel over tes-
timony about disloyal remarks al
legged TO have been made by Prayer.
which the defense sought 10 intro
duce. The court refused TO allow
the testimony 10 be given, declar-
ing that even though it was shown
that Prayer was a spy this would
not afford provocation for lynching
him.
Charles Cramer, one Of the de-
PENDANTS. admitted being at the
scene of the hanging. and Richard
Dukes. jr.. denied connection with
the hanging. William Brookmier.
John Hallsworth and Calvin Gill
more earlier in the day had made
similar denial The other defend
ants are Enid Elmore. Cecil Larre-
more. James u. Matter. Wesley
Beaver and John Flannery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-01
Rail Employees
Refuse to Heed
McAdoo' sOrders

MOLINE. Ill.,. June -r- s-.-
Of Director Gen. .N.Aao-e s---s, -,
the men go remain 7t v.- r-..r
their vase GcmanL- 0oad .e -r-
consideration and arrc.re.-- +-e
governments view ~ The -.r-osa
1en who deserted thr tasks ~ .-..
Time. work an Tho ~.s s-r7s b.
the Chicago. Rock Island and pa
r.fr road was suspended F-.tsr AZ
re~0oon Two thous7r. s-a-~e-
failed 10 return 70 work 7.-r- The
noon hour. The craftsmen % Tho
Sllyis shops. the largest on ,re Roe.
Island system. are understood t1 r.
sctinS in conjunction With ,re shop
men Of - other roads
The workers i'm the storehe.so de-
rartment OF the road or S.'.s were
al their posts this afternoon a.
is thought they may join ~ -aa
strike later over 500 are employed
in the storehouses.
Both the men and the union 7a-
Gals declined 20 discuss tho prob
abilities OF the situation or to f-r.-
cast what their action VoUId .a
but the impression prevails here
that they viii adhere 10 their de-
mands for minimum vase ~
cents an hour and an eirht-ho.-
CAV with time and a half for over
time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-01
TO LOWER EXCHANGE
IMPORT RATES TO ITALY

NEW YORK. June I. - Prelim-
mary 10 a measure 10 reduce exorbi-
tant exchange rates on Italy the
Italian government will permit no
imports into that country after June
without special government au-
thorization and no exports viii be
allowed without the approval OF the
Italian national exchange institute.
according 10 an announcement to-
day By the Italian bureau Of infor-
nation here.
a statement by the bureau saws.
Minister OF the Treasury Nitti
has announced that after June 1.
no imports will be permitted with
out special government authorize
ton and no expectations will - al
lowed without the approval Of the
national exchange institute. The
importation OF goods will not be
permitted until il can be proven
that they are absolutely necessary. %
The Italian government" ac-
cording 10 Minister NittIs an
nouncement. is making an inven-
tory OF Italian banking obligations
abroad This viii be followed by
the institution of system 90 con-
troll exchange and market possible
arrangements with the allied SOW
ernmcnts 90 reduce exorbitant OK
change rates on Italy TO just pro
portions"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-01
Sec'y M'Adoo Asks
.Kitchin to Make
Lobby Retraction

WASHINGTON. June 1 - Sec'y
McAdoo has called upon Rep.
Kitchin Of North Carolina demo-
cratic floor leader i'm the house. 20
retract his assertion in a recent
speech that publishers lobby
working for repeal Of the zone sys-
tenn of increased postage rates in
huenced the decision Of the admin
istration TO insist upon revenue
legislation at this session OF con-
gress
Mr. Kitchiu told the house in the
speech he did not believe Sec'y Nc
Adoo thought about the newspapers
and magazines one way or the
other, but believed lobby had
made itself felt with some in whose
judgment the secretary had great
faith
From White Sulphur Springs. w
Va. where he is recuperating from
an illness. Mr.. NcAdoo wrote in a
letter made public Friday night:
Please let me assure YOU that no
ore near me or in whose Judgment
I have the slightest confidence has
been Influenced. by any newspaper
lobby or any other kind OF lobby.
that I haven't been approached di-
rectly or indirectly . by any such
lobby. and that II 7 had been it.
would not have made the slightest
impression upon me. or have ar
fected IN any manner whatever my
judgment as 20 the necessity for
a p .-f
the congress The men associated
with me as assistant secretaries of
the treasury. together with the COM
missioner OF internal revenue. are
serving with such exceptional low
atty, industry and patriotism in
trying 10 solve the colossal prob
lens OF the treasury successfullr
and in the interest OF the whole
country. that could not respect
myself II I permitted them 10 suffer
from any implications whatever OF
so unjust character II is for
chem particularly that 7 should be
glad If YOU would make an appro-
pirate correction
The secretary added thar ne had
hoped revenue legislation A. this
session would not be necessary. but
that with actual expenditures ex-
ceeding 100000 in May. and
war expenses growing al the rate
OF 500 600 600 a month. ne could
not look upon the future without
genuine concern unless prompt steps
We're taken % strengthen the posi-
ton OF the treasury"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-01
MANY CITIZENS
CUT BARBERRY
Campaign Against Obnoxious
Plant Brings Good Re-
suits in City.

Many more Mishawaka people
demonstrated their patriotism fol-
lowing the announcement Fri
day OF the patriotic removal OF a
barberry hedge that four years be-
fore cost S2O0Aby Robert Robertson
OF Mishawaka av. George b. Will
liams. who lives at S54 Lincoln way
e, after a consultation with ". II.
Lloyd. the agricultural advisor of
the Dodge Manufacturing Co, de-
cided 10 cut out bea Itiful border
OF % purple-leaved barberry plants
in the rear OF his residence.
In addition the Mishawaka hotel
removed several Of the offending
bushes from around their porch. The
majority OF the bushes here were
of the harmless Japanese variety,
but of in one corner some of The
detrimental shrubs had been planted.
Lloyd, who had charge of the To-
cal campaign, reports that there are
still a large number Of residences in
the city which have not needed the
patriotic call. one home on Lincoln
way r. has a large bed OF the purple
variety in the front lawn. Several
homes on Lincoln way W. and sew
eral homes on Mishawaka av.. have
one or two or three of the shrubs
on their lawn.
Persons desiring information as to
the character Of their barberries
should call w II. Lloyd at the Dodge
Manufacturing Co. our city must
harbor no shrubs which might work
serious harm TO the farmers Of the
country
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-01
YANKEES AGAIN
SMASH ENEMY
Conduct Successful Raid and
Destroy German Posi-
tons Friday.

WASHINGTON June IA sue
cessful American raid Friday n the
Woevre sector in which the enemys
advanced positions were destroyed
and losses inflicted an killed. wound
cd and prisoners is reported in Gen.
Pershing's evening cdsnmunique
The dispatch follows:
I'm the course Of raid executed
this morning by our troops i'm the
Woevre. our technical detachments
destroyed the enerly's advanced po-
sfsions AT the same time our raid
ing party inflicted losses in killed.
wounded and prisoners.
In Lorraine artillery fighting has
diminished.
There is nothing 10 report from
the other sectors occupied by our
troops.
Early i'm the day our aviators
shot down a hostile machine"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-01
CENTURY THEATER TO-DAY.

The OH at the CENTURY today IN
Guides a western drama, Shorty
Traps a Lottery King" featuring
Shorty Hamilton; Broncho Billy in
a western thriller, "BrOncho's Last
Deed. Lions Claw, chapter five.
featuring daring Marie Walcamp in
The Secret Document" and the IA
nous fun-maker. George Ovey in a
comedy, Knocking out Knockout
Kelly" Coming tomorrow. Harry
Carey in The Marked Man"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-01
LINCOLN GARDEN AUCTION.

has been carried on at the Lincoln
gardens property, Lincoln way E,
during the past eight days closed
last evening. Some 60-odd lots
have been disposed Of including all
the front ones on the highway ex-
cepting three. The sale attracted
Eood crowds and il is expected that
many new homes will be erected on
this exceptionally fine property be
fore many months.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-01
ITALY MODELLING
CIVILIAN POPULATION

WASHINGTON. June !. - italy is
modifying her civilian population
for national war production. Dis
patches 10 the Italian embassy here
Friday said the mobilization is 60
ing on with satisfactory results Al
ready more than 100000 men and
women recruits have volunteered
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-06-01
RECEIVE 10000 LETTERS
FROM u. S. SOLDIERS

WASHINGTON. June Sixteen
hundred thousand letters written Dy
American soldiers overseas 10 their
homes on Mothers dag have been
received at Atlantic ports and are
being delivered. Rep. Lonergan OF
Connecticut VINO asked the post Of
flee department Friday about the
Mothers LAY letters. Vas told OF the
number received and assured that
their delivery would be expedited