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The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1919-03-07
ON THE THRESHOLD.

At last the Zionist dream of
Jewish Palestine seems on the eve
of fulfllment President Wilson's
conference with the American Zion
ist leaders shows again where that
great citizen of the world stands.
And the unofficial report published
in the Eastern papers and credited
to one of the most reliable CORE
spondents at Versailles, indicates at
least a probability of the Peace Con-
ference's endorsement Of Jewish
homeland in Palestine.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1919-03-07
THE AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD
THE ART OF THE HAZZAN.

THE ART OF THE HAZZAN.
In the days when prayer was
more customary, and hence more
natural, to the Jew, the Synagogue
was the most frequented Jewish CEN
ter. There was no need for the "at-
fractions" that are now used so gen.
erously (and with such little sue
cess). What made the Synagogue
thrive was not only the natural pi-
ETY. and fervor of the worshipper.
1t was rather the mode of worship.
In the first place, the vast majority
understood the Hebrew. But more
important, there was the Hazzan or
cantor
The Hazzan at his best was in
deed able to make the prayer-book
live for the Jew. AS interpreted by
him, all the pathos, melancholy,
plant and hope of Jewish history
seemed to rise in tangible form
moving and compelling. Indeed,
like the liturgy which the Hazzan
or cantor chanted, the melody ran
the gamut of all human experience.
That is why even today the audi
ence that cannot follow the Hebrew
and get the trend of the spoken
word is yet moved by the beautiful
melody of the cantor.
Many have held that Hazzanuth
is lost art, that you can as little
expect the average Hazzan to do the
service justice, as you can hope to
find the average congregation con-
versant with the Hebrew. Yet
galaxy Of "sweet singers of Israel"
is pleasingly disproving the theory
that the Hazzan is no more. In
deed, we can claim a type of cantor
who, while retaining the best tradi-
tiona1 elements, has benefited by
the most recent trends in music. We
need but mention such Hazzanim
as Sirota, Quartin and "Josele"
Rosenblatt (whom we are to have
the privilege of hearing Monday
EVENING" to realize that not only is
Hazzanuth not lost art but one
that holds forth great promise for
virile synagogue.
C. D. M.
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customs, realized that their old
idol-worshipping religions, and es-
pecially Shintoism, would have to
go and great statesmen set them
selves to the task of finding a new
religion for Japan.
There were many Christian mis-
sionaries on the spot ready to seize
the golden opportunity, and they
started vigorous campaign in To
kio, the capital city, to popularize
Christianity.
1t was the moment for which
Simeon Grudsky, the ghetto-dream-
er, had been waiting, hoping to
spread the "Unity of Cod idea and
make the Japanese adopt Judaism.
He thereupon wrote POLITICALLY
descriptive explanation Of the Jew
ish religion as we'll as concise his
tory of the Jewish people. He went
to Toxic where he interviewed some
of the most important personages
in the country, and even tried to
gain an audience with the Mikado,
but failed. All with whom he came
in contact became interested in his
expositions.
But so many practical, political
issues arose in Japan at this juno
ture-grave questions concerning
Corea and China, that the matter
of seeking a new "god-head" was
temporarily shelved. Grudsky, how
ever, remained undaunted by this
new turn of events. Leaving his man
uscripts in Toxic, he returned to Ma
gasaki. On the way he stopped at
many towns and villages and de-
livered many open-air addresses ad-
vocating the Jewish religion. This
did not suit the Christian mission
aries, who stirred up feeling against
him, and in the little town of Kova
he was set upon and beaten by the
mob so that he was hardly able to
return home. Thus he earned his
title of "Prophet."
The prophet" has not given up
hope. He still proclaims his belief
that some day Japan will adopt the
Jewish religion.
The Jews Are Tradespeople.
The Jewish people in Japan en-
gage in such trades as tailoring and
shoemaking. They are the only
ones who make European clothing,
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1919-03-07
March 7, 1919

are worthy of note. Zionism, as
President Wilson sees it, isn't an
unpatriotic activity for American
Jews, after all And the Allied
statesmen at Versailles do not think
it impugns the loyalty of the Jews
of their lands either! So. the
slavery amidst freedom" which
makes the assimilator conjure up
the phantoms of gentle distrust, is
after all the product of the Golus!
What shall the Zionist do now?
In the first place, he must redouble
his efforts. The recognition that his
work is part of the world program
entails an obligation on Jewry. Jews
everywhere surely should show as
much faith in the future of Pales-
tine as do the non-J ewish states
men. The Zionist furthermore must
prepare for his major effort now.
All the hard work he has done in
the past is but prelude to his flu
ture task, as the architects plans
precede the actual construction.
But oh, the JOY of building! To
feel that the ancient virility of
people will arise anew, and anew
build for the future! The joy of liv-
ing in the present and for the future
without forever basking in the re-
fected light of the past, even so
glorious past as the Jewish!
But it may be joy coupled with
struggle. 1t may be the "gladness
born of PAIN; for there may still
be obstacles to be surmounted. But
what of that? Was not the second
Jewish commonwealth erected I'm
der difficulties? Did not the re-
builders Of Jerusalem meet hostil-
ity? "Those that built" says the
chronicler of Nehemiah's day, with
one of his hands wrought on the
work and with the other hand held
a weapon" So, before the work is
done we may still need to encounter
foes from within or without. We
may still need to combat the anti
Semitism which by force of habit
must still remain ungenerous; or the
servility which compels some Jews
to libel all their brethren, so that
their own record may be Haunted
all too conspicuous1y.
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TIC jews 12IC 1IducSPC0P1C.
The Jewish people in Japan en-
gage in such trades as tailoring and
shoemaking. They are the only
ones who make European clothing,
and as this is becoming popular with
the Japanese, the business is flour
ishing.
There are other Jewish communi-
ties in Japan as interesting as those
at Y kohama and Nagasaki. All in
all, I found the Jewish people in
Japan happy and contented.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1919-01-12
COLONEL HOUSE AND SECRETARY LANSING TO BE
PRESENT-FOREICN MINISTER'S TO ACCOMPANY
PRINCIPAL ENTENTE DELEGATES L{'r
MAY ARRANGE PRELIMINARY PRDGRAM
On Monday Il Is Believed Minor Countries VIII Be Represented
With Full Deiegatons-Counoi Differs From lnterAied
Conference, a Il Is Confined Only to President
and Pramicrs
N IUl Associated pREss

PARIS JAM 1.-THE first meeting Of the supreme Allied
eli the American delegation arrived Paris expected to be
held at the French foreign office tomorrow.
This will bring together President Wilson and the Of
the three other principal powers David Lloyd George, Premier
Cemenceau and Woo Orlando who viii probably be accompanied
by their foreign ministers, Balfou Pchon and Sonnino
Il understood that Colonel House viii also attend with Pre
dent Wilson and Secretary lansing he had served the Pre
dents the onuc until hl President arrived
This council distinct from the inter Allied conference,
the council confined the President and prmers where
the n,crAed conference made up the full delegations
five members Of the and lesser number from other
ppwers.
For this the full American delegation viii attend the
meeting Sunday.
The purpose OF the arrange preliminary program
for Monday when the other will represented
delegations will be present The matter Of representation and Mon
days meeting Of the ner-Ad conference the subjects
Of informal discussions the national representatives
but so far official announcement has been made
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1919-01-12
SUPREME ALLIED COUNCIL EXPECTED TO HOLD SESSION TODAY
SpARTkCANS ARE SLAIN.
BY HUNDREDS in CLASH.
Ar SlLESlAN STATION.

LONDON Jan. IlSeversl hundred Sparlacsns have
killed the capture and recaptue Of the Sean railroad station
by troops according late adces received here from
Berlin The fighting night Of the violent
Many bodies are wing N the station building.
The fighting in the newspaper quarter lasted for hours Eighty
killed and many wounded Uner den Linden the hands
Of government troops
The Spaacan trenches the Tergaen have been captured
by troops and the been cleared Of Spar.
The second guard regiment has reaken the Harnsee railway
station from Spsracan The latter attacked the station Friday
night but guard Of only thirty repused them The station
commands railway o Potsdau.
These adves which apparently have do with fighting
Friday night state that five different collisions occurred Berlin
throughout that day, the which very many we're killed
or wounded
In street fighting Thursday night before the chancos
palace the Spaacans attempted coup dman the
troops met them with fire and twenty killed and
than forty wounded
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1919-01-12
STRIKE
IN BUEN0S AIRES
To COME TO END
DECISION MADE AFTER DONTEE
INlI UIID WITH PHE~l-
DENT IltlGDAEN
TWENTY KILLED IN ATTACK


EIINI~ AIgI-. H.. II.-
lhu settlement reached this 1f-
uruuUH ,HI- Huh uIc strike of
tIu lH-ru lnuu Workers and
|. Then. .e
uu change u conditions with rg-
gard Co the general strike dc-
ClHrd h Che mlr,hI.ti. fcdcr-
1tinu nr fhr pou strike.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1919-01-12
WEATHER

aH- . hours at Amarl.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-01-25
ATLANTA.

Atlanta, Texas, Jan. 23.-We are
glad to report little Jewel Richard
son improving nicely.
Mrs. Loutena Salmon of Dallas is
visiting relatives here. Mr.. Sandy
Chanel and wife passed through our
city Sunday en- route to Diabald,
Texas. Service at First Baptist
church was fine Sunday and Sunday
night. Rev. Pryor preached to crowd
ed house Sunday morning from the
subject, "The Unknown God,' Act.
1928. The gospel hero held his
congregation spell bound. Shiloh
community visited in the home of
her parents, Deacon and Mrs Rober-
son. Mr.. Anthony Lee Pickens en-
tertained with birthday party last
Friday night, several of the young
ladies and the soldiers boys who have
returned from the various camps.
Everybody reports a nice time. Don't
fail to see the reporter when in
want of news. She lives on 1877 Goree
street.
If you want to be entertained with
music, hear the King Cabe G. Jeffer-
son string band and hear Mr.. Jerry
Dixon sing.
The members of First Baptist
church together with the friends of
Rev. w. D. Miller, donated to him
a collection of $1,000. We regret so
very much of Rev. Miller's illness.
We hope for him speedy recovery.
The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1919-01-25
MESQUITE.

Mesquite, Texas, Jan. Sabbath
school was well attended Sunday.
Officers and teachers for Pleasant
Hill were elected for the ensuing
year. The pastor, Rev. R. R. Dab
ney was ill and unable to fill his
appointment, but Rev. Paul Stephens
came forth with a burning message
which enthused the audience. Mr..
Willie Henderson died Sunday night,
Jan. H. Peoples undertaken had
charge of the body. Remains were
| aid to rest in Valley
Grove cemetery. Mrs. NJ. l.. Dab
ney Liberty, d. D., organized the
Starlight band at Pleasant Hill Bap-
fist church which seemed to be pro-
crossing rapidly. Any church in the
district wishing the director to make
them visit in the interest of w.
H. M. s., or the Starlight band will
write her at Mesquite, Texas, P. O.,
box a. Miss o. NJ. MILFORD will
open night school, Jan. 20. Sick
listed Little Dorthy Young, Messrs.
Henry Boil, Ed Henderson.
Please have you money for the
Express, no credit.
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WHITE WRIGHT.

Whitewright, Texas, Jan. 23.-Mrs.
X. V. Dehoney was in Honey Grove
last week. Sunday school was good
at both churches Sunday. Mr.. Cor
nelins Rawls has been honorably dis
charged and is at Trenton, with his
wife and friends. Mr.. John Harris
is here from Wolfe City, visiting
friends. Rev. G.. q. Patterson was at
his post Sunday. Mrs. Fannie Sween-
ey was in Ft. Worth last weel.. Mrs.
Lena Jackson was called to Wolfe
City on account of death. Mrs. Caro-
line Marshall is on the sick list.
Hon. W. 2. King is billed here for
Jan. 90
Mr.. R. G Gatewood was in Deni-
son and Wolfe City last week.
Mr.. Jim Carewell has moved to Pr
lot Grove.
Why not read the Dallas Express.
the best Negro paper in the world
Miss Ruby Conley is at home and
is doing nicely.
If you miss The Express please
call at ]. H.. Logan's cafe ami see
Cecil Gatewood.
Prof. ]. H. Riddle, grand secretary
OF the Endowment Board of G. u.
o. of o. F., Mr.. T. z. Grant. under
taker, Rev. ]. A. Carter of Denison
were here last week in interest OF
Grayson County Burial and BENEFIT
Association and were entertained at
500 O'Clock dinner at the horne of
Mr.. and Mr.. G. w. Wren.
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ROSEBUD

Rosebud, Texas, Jan. 21.-Mrs.Adel
Crate visited her relatives here fol-
a few days. Mr., John Ford, died
Sunday night, Jan. 10, 1919.
Mrs. A. d. Key made her annual
visit to the Courts of Calanthe We'd
nesday, Jan. Is, but on account OF
the inclement weather she was un-
able to get a quorum. Mrs. Homer
has returned from Dallas, Texas,
where she witnessed the burial of
her son, Dave Homer.
Mrs. w. A. Dixon has been a
little i'll this week. Rev. w. M.
Lotion was at his post here Sunday.
Business meeting was held Monday
night. Service was had Sunday at
the G. M. E. church. The INSTALL
ment of the officers of the Home
and Aid Society Refugee No. was an
enthusiastic affair. Rev. w. ]. jeff
son visited New Hope Baptist church
of Mooreville for he purpose of
Mission. Mrs. A. B. Robinson, teach
er of Browns Chapel public school
is complaining Of being very crowded.
Mr.. ], A. adams made business
trip to Waco, Monday. The citizens
here are very eagerly awaiting the
return of the Holy Ghost"
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BROWNWOOD.

Brentwood, Texas, Jan. 23-There
were no services Sunday at Lees
Chapel A. M. e. church on account
Of weather and influenza. Mr.. Tom
mic Douglass and wife have arrived
in town and expect to make it their
future home. Mrs. Amy Hubbard is
back from flying trip to McGregor,
Waco. The following readers of the
Dallas Express are on the sick list:
Mrs. c. Cotton and daughter, Mrs.
Mary Lee, Cornelius Jones, Mrs.
Alex Bagwells family, Mrs. R. A.
Hester left for Dallas in response
to message announcing the illness
of her sister, Mrs. j. A. Jefferson.
Mr.. Will Pitts is visiting in Lam
pasas and Waco. Mr. Lewis Hughes,
while working twas injured badly.
Mrs. B. Perkins is i'll with influ-
enza. Mr.. Robert is convalescing.
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PARIS.

Paris, Texas, Jan. 23.-Miss Fan.
ME Mae Bailey has returned from
Wiley University. Hon. c. N. White
the Supreme Commander of the Am
erican Woodmen will deliver pub.
lie lecture at the Congregational
church on Jan. 2Sth. On last Mon
day, Jan. goth Miss Matte Lou, the
daughter of Mr.. Jno Cooper was
united in marriage to Mr.. Edd AL
len by Rev. H. L. Kirby of the Holt
ness church.
Mrs. l.. A. Thompson is on the
sick list.
DR.. F. d. Ramsey, who has recent
ly returned from the war service
has opened new Office on N. Main
street, with Drs. Bell and Boswell.
The people are glad to see him re-
turn because medical attention is
needed by the people here.
DR.. j. B. Bell, our dentist is beau
tifying his Office It will be very
attractive after it is finished and
will be an excellent place for his
patrons.
Sunday will be roll calling day
at ST. Paul Baptist Sunday school.
All the members are expected to be
present and answers to their names.
Mrs. Jennette Thomas of Denver,
Colo, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. l.. r.
Huckaby and family.
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F0RNEY.

Forney, Texas, Jan. 23.-Rev. L.
w. Mackey delivered the message
of God to his people Sunday at Mt.
Zion Baptist church. Sunday school
at Little Flock Baptist church was
well attended. Rev. Heron was at
his post of duty Sunday at the A. NJ.
e. church.
DR.. R. w. E. Bledsoe left Sunday
for Marshall, Texas.
Rev. CRYSTAL of Dallas was in the
city Sunday looking after the inter
est of the c. NJ. E. church.
Mrs. Bledsoe, the mother of DR..
Bledsoe is in the city visiting her
son.
Rev. ]. D. Williams was in Dallas
Sunday and preached at Starks'
Chapel G. M. e. church.
Miss Henry has returned home
from Denison, Texas
Miss Sophia Lipscomb was in the
city last week from Dallas visiting
her father, Rev. Lipscomb.
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CAMERON.

Cameron, Texas, Jan. 23.-Mr. P.
Griffin and Rev. r. c. Coleman are
still on the sick list Prof @. E..
Kelley, bought the Anderson barber
shop last week and it will be known
in the future as the Kelley barber
shop. The shop is modern in every
respect Little Edith Emerson and
her cousin, Emma Emerson were
both buried on Thursday, Jan. 16.
Emma died on Tuesday and Edith
died on Wednesday night. The fun
eral of little Edith took place at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Emerson, Rev. A. G.. Scott, OBLIGATED.
Both girls were about years of
age. We extend our sympathy to
the bereaved families. Rev. Barber
of BRENNAN; Rev. c. w. Warren of
Navasota and Rev. Thorn of Rock
dale were in the city Saturday en-
route to their churches. Mrs. Mont
gomery and Miss Fulton, teachers
of Maysfield were in the city Sat
urday on business. Mr.. Toney Pitt
man and family of Maysfield were
in the city Saturday in their big
new car. Mr.. Pittman is one of the
wealthiest Colored farmers of Milan
county. Rev. Warren of Conroe, Pre-
siding Elder of the Temple Dis
trict held his First Quarterly Con-
ference here at Bethel A. M. e. church
Sunday and Monday. Rev. Warren
preached great sermon to crowd
ed house on Sunday night. In the
course of his sermon, he Gdmonished
our people to educate their children
and acquire wealth. These would
solve the race problem. Rev. E. l..
Johnson of Waco conducted a rally
at Cameron Grove Baptist church,
Sunday in the interest of Central
College. His sermon Sunday morn
ing was one of the best we ever
heard on education. Total amount
raised $41.05. Rev. s. q. Black
nell of Waco, pastor of the M. e.
church was here for his first time
Sunday. He conducted services at
the Masonic hall.
Mr.. Richard Chandler and Miss
Leona Scott were married at the
brides home Sunday night. Miss Lo-
la Mae Walker has just returned
from Waco. She will take charge of
the musical department of the Color
ed high school here. She has had
special training in music and voice
culture.
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TYLER.

Tyler, Texas, Jan 23.-Harris
Chapel A. M. E. church elected their
S. S. officers last Sunday, which re-
suited in Rev. w. S. Grimes, Supt.
Bros. j. c. Cloman, assistant super
intendents; Margie Williams, secre-
tary; Essie McCleveland, assistant
secretary; David McCleveland, treas
urer; Fred Williams, librarian; Mrs.
B. G. Cloman, Supt. Cradle roll
Department, and Mrs. M. e. Wood
chorister Mrs. Chas. Davis, w. L.
Gamble, Miss Mirie Simmon and
Mrs. D. 0. Knoll, teachers.
The church has also selected
it's officers. The church is well or
gained and has put on new life
under the pastorate of Rev. DR.. H.
I. Evans. A plan is on foot to raise
nine hundred dollars in the near
future. DR.. Evans motto is "Step
up or Stand Aside or you will get
run over and hurt"
Mrs. Virginia Furch is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Lula Butler.
Rev. j. w. Bailey of Marshall and
Prof. Barnwell were among the WISH
tors Of our city this week.
Mrs. Prince Hill died at home last
Thursday, buried Friday, influenza
the cause. Rev. P. R. Henton died
Friday evening, with influenza and
was buried Sunday at Universe.
Mr.. ]. H. Ratcliff ordered. the
paper sent him six months Saturday.
Mr.. Hilliard Williams of st. Louis
Community never wants to miss a
copy Of The Express.
Rev. H. c. Alexander, pastor True
Vine Baptist church was with his
people Sunday.
You will find the Dallas Express
man at Lewis Hills cafe.
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WEATHERFORD.

Weatherford, Texas, Jan. 23.-Ser-
vices were good at all churches. Mr..
Frank Black is still on the sick
list, also Mrs. Maud Smith. Rev.
c. G.. Smith went to Mineral Wells
last week. The choir at Prince Me-
mortal c. M. e. church is hard to
beat under the management of Mrs.
Flora Swami, who is music director.
Rev. c. c. Smith gave short
talk at the B. Y. P. U. which was
enjoyed.
B. Y. P. U. will give a valentine
entertainment on the 14th of Feb.
Sister Carrie Newbill, president of
Missionary Society wants all mem
bers present next monday. Mrs.
Besley and Miss Crawford went to
Fort Worth last week. Mr., Claud
Smith is home again.
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SAN ANGELO.

Rev. A. D. Jackque, P. z. of the
Temple district was here last week
and held his first quarterly confer
ence at the M. e. church of which
Rev. j. D. Mackey is P. G. The
union service was held Sunday after
noon at the M. D. church. Mr.. Lloyd
Phelp, has re-opened his tailor shop
on the corner of Third and Randolph
streets. The pastors installation will
take place al the A. NJ. e. church
of which Rev. ]. NJ. Johnson is P.
c. Tuesday night, Jan. 20, hot choco-
late and cake will be served
New readers this week, Mr.. Will
kloming, Mrs. w. q. western. Mrs,
Tollie Jacobs and Mrs. Walter Griffin.
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GAINESVILLE.

Gainesville, Texas, Jan. 2S.-All
churches were well attended Sun
day. Rev. l. e. Robinson, pastor
of the G. M. e. church, being ILL.,
Rev. G.. H. Wright preached a very
practical sermon at IL o'clock. The
wide awake Epworth League under
the supervision of Mr.. B. R. Stone
was the feature of the day. The
League is divided into four classes
namely: Dallas, TT. Worth, Chicago
and Was hington districts. Members
Present seventy-two. Offering, s10.61.
Mr.. B. R. Stone, president; Miss
Myrtle Ellison, secretary. Teachers:
Messrs. Jas. Groner and Roy Dix
son and Miss N.Y. tie Ellison.
Rev. Jackson, the rising young
pastor of the Baptist church at Hem
rietta, preached at Mt Olive Sun
day night and morning.
Mrs. Pearlie Edwards Of Brooks
Vile, Okla, died here Sunday. She
was stricken with Apoplexy on last
Sunday.
Mr.. S. M. Brown, our enterprising
undertaken, has added to his roll
ing stock nice ambulance. Mr..
Brown is to be commended for the
service he gives to his many friends
and patrons.
Mrs. Sallie Walker of Tulsa, Okla,
is in Booker Washington sanitarium
to undergo major operation.
Prof. A. M. Moore and Miss M. M.
Pempleton were in Dallas, Tuesday
to attend the funeral Of Prof. Mopre's
sister, Mrs. Lucy Penn.
Mrs. "A. B. Turner, who has for
several weeks been visiting rela-
ives and friends in Tulsa, has re-
turned.
DR.. and Mrs. o. n. Strong spent
Sunday visiting friends in TT. Worth.