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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-18
BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY
ATTEND ASCOT RACES

LONDON, June 1S.-Another pre-
war royal function was revived yes
terday with a visit Of King George,
Queen Mary, the Prince of Wales and
Princess Mary to the Ascot races,
where they headed the semistate pro-
cession in a four-horse carriage with
Positions and oUtrides.
The royal Ascot" is a designation
OF this weeks racing on the prettiest
course in England and is the open
ing event Of the social season in
England. II is usually the signal for
the display OF the latest creations in
dresses. and after a lapse OF FIVE
years through the war. yesterdays
spectacle exceeded anything previous
" known in the matter Of hats, dress
6, and general brilliancy.
An excellent program has been ar
ranged and members OF the royal
fsSaily will be present each day this
week. Yesterdays chief event was
She Ascot Stakes gold vase. Today
the Hunt cup will be run, and to-
morrow the Cold cup viii be the fea-
ture.
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RED CROSS SAVES SERBS BY
CHECKING TYPHUS PLAGUE

SALONTKI. June 1T.-Although
typhus is gaining ground in parts Of
Serbia, there is not as much destitu-
ton in the country as there was six
months ago. before the army food
mission and the American Red Cross
began their joint campaign to feed
Serbia and check the spread of
disease
The spring harvests have been good.
The Hoover food mission has shipped
large quantities Of food and -four
to Uskub. Monastir. Piron, and Guev-
geli. The Balkan commission of the
American Red Cross now has doc
tors, nurses. social workers, and field
workers in virtually every hamlet in
Serbia
According to Governor General NJ.
Adossides. Of Macedonia the American
Red Cross has saved from actual
starvation more than $4,000 people in
the last I'VE months. In the Pangeon
district nearly every man, woman,
and child owes his life to American
citizens who made the Red Cross work
in Serbia possible. Another 10000
were also kept alive by the Red Cross
in the Batch, OchridA Dibra, and
Prot regions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-18

TOPROBEW WAR DEPT.

The select committee Of the House.
named to investigate the expenditure
OF $4,000. 100000 by the War Depart
rnent. has divided itself into FIVE sub
committees to make inquiry into as
many branches of the department
No date has been fixed for the be-
ginning OF the investigation. but il
is probable no actual work will begin
until the conclusion OF an inquiry
into the disposition of surplus food
stocks held by the War Department
The subcommittee and the branches
OF the War Department they will in
vestigate follow:
Aviation - Representatives Frear,
Wisconsin. chairman; Magee, New
York, Republican, and Lea, California,
Democrat.
Camps and cantonments-Repre
tatives Mckenzie. Illinois, chairman;
McCulloch, Ohio, Republican, and
Doremus, Michigan, Democrat
Expenditures in foreign countries
Representatives Johnson, South Da-
kota, chairman: Bland, Indiana, Re
publican, and Flood, Virginia, Demo-
crat
ouartermaster's supplies - Repre-
sentatives Reavis, Nebraska, chair
man; MacGregor, New York, Repub-
lican, and Donovan, of New York,
Democrat
nce-Representative Graham,
Illinois, chairman; Jefferis. Nebraska,
Republican, and Garrett, Tennessee,
Democrat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-18
BURNING GRAIN FIELDS
TO R0UT THE ARMY WORM

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, June IS
Wheat and other grain fields in In
diana arc being burned today by
farmers IN an effort TO stop the raw
ages of the army worm" which has
appeared IN great numbers in va
rious sections OF the State. especial
ly the east central portion. Gangs
Of 50 to 100 men have been working
together for several days in some
places. but their efforts to poison and
stop the worms BY blowing have, II
Is said. but little result. AS a last
resort fire is being used in fields the
worms have entered. No estimate OF
the loss L. available today. but near
Muncie alone II Is said to exceed
$4,000
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-18
FREE LOVE IDEAS
MAY COST DIPLOMA

NEW YORK. June IS High
school circles were stirred today by
a report that two boys at Dewitt
Clinton High School will not receive
diplomas. one because he advocates
free love. the other for disloyal SEN
timents.
S. H. Schapiro. eighteen. told the
New York American he didn't know
whether he was one of the boys in
disfavor or not.
He said no one would know until
graduating lists are published next
Monday. If his name is not on it, he
announced he would fight.
Schapiro said:
Yes. I am a radical l believe in
free love. l do not believe in con-
ventions. think people should be
allowed to live their way and serve
their own IDEALS
Asked if he believed his ideas were
practica BILE for his sisters, Schapiro
readily answered:
Yes, if they saw Mt to believe
in them. In my opinion, it would
be entirely up to them. II they
preferred TO follow conventions, well
and good. If. on the other hand, they
preferred common law husband to
a legal husband, / would not inter
fere"
Schapiro insisted that he had the
highest respect for women. He said
several high school girls had told him
they were ready TO tell the educa-
tional authorities he is a gentleman.
Mrs Joseph Schapiro, his mother,
said her son always has been very
bright. but just at present he is too
bright" She said the board of edu-
cation. however. should realize he is
Just a kid" and will get over his
ideas. Reading Ibsen. she declared
was responsible for her sons notions
IN free love
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ANCIENT BELL CRACKS
AS PASTOR PASSES AWAY

HAGERsTowN. Nd, June 1s.-one
OF the two bells. cast in Holland
nearly century and a half ago, in
the tower Of Zion Reformed Church.
here has been found to be damaked
and cannot be used longer
There Is considerable silver IN the
composition OF the bell. which, with
It's companion, was blown to the
earth when a tornado in 1877 wreck
ed the tower Of the old stone church,
but the bells at that time were not
damaged. Finding the damage to the
bell was coincident with the recent
death OF Rev. DR.. ]. SpangIer Kief.
fer. who was pastor OF the church for
more than fffty-one years.
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10000 VIRGINIA TROOPS
DENIED VOTE BY RULING

RICHMOND, Va, June Isl rac-
tically 10000 Virginia soldiers were
disfranchised yesterday in an opinion
handed down by attorneys represent
ing several State departments
The opinion was handed down BY
Attorney Oscar ShOWake. Of theState
corporation commission. and Attorney
c. h. Morrissette. a member Of the
legislative research bureau
Under the Virginia law poll taxes
must be paid six months prior 10 the
elections At that time nearly ali
Of the men disfranchised were either
in the European war zone or in mill
tary camps in this country.
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GERMAN ENVOY INJURED
IN FRENCH DEMONSTRATION

PARIS, June 1s.-Dr. Theodor Mel
choir. one of the FIVE principal dele
gates. and Frau DorIblush. one Of the
Eecr1taries TO the German peace dele
CATION. were struck on the head with
stones during demonstration
against the German delegates when
they departed from Versailles Mon
DAY night.
The French government has ex-
pressed regret over the demOnstra-
ton against the Germans Premier
Clemenceau j. writing A letter Of
apology TO Count Won BrOckdorff-
Rantzau.
II ~ reported That the project Of
r-DItce at Versailles may possibly be
Involved The demonstration had
several phases. but was confined
mostly 10 jeering the Germans.
WHEN VITALITY Is LOWERED Hors-
srrdfF ACID Phosphate relieves exhaustion
dc 20 summer heat, over-work or worry
Adyt-
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WILL Be
REORGANIzED
BYYEAR'SEND.
KAHN STATES

Complete reorganization of the
American army establishment will
be accomplished this year. This
plan has been decided upon by
majority leaders in the House.
Hearings on proposed changes will
start about August l, Chairman
Kahn of the Military Committee
says.
The reorganized army will be the
result Of Investigations and of tes-
tlmony scheduled to cover a wide
range. Faults of the present
system, if any are uncovered, will
be corrected, Kahn said. And
Everybody from General Pershing
down will have an opportunity to
lay his views before the commit
tee" he added.
To Silence Critics.
: Republican leaders feel that much
remedial legislation can be developed
and future criticism OF the establish
ment can he reduced to a minimum
Kahn reiterated that the reorgan-
ization must be kept entirely sepa-
rate from che supply bill for the next
fiscal year, estimates for which will
60 before the committee in Decem-
Der.
Indications here were that the re-
ported fight between the regular es-
adjustment and officers and men Of
the national guard and national army
will be aired when the reorganiza-
ton plans come up.
Wants European Experience.
Kahn said he wanted to have the
benefit Of the views of General PERISH
ing, Lieutenant Generals Liggett and
Billiard and Major Generals Dickman,
Hartford and Rhodes because of their
experience in Europe.
I also hope to hear from reserve
officers and officers of the national
guard" Kahn said. They performed
valiant service for their country and
certainly have a right to speak. The
hearings will be full and complete
We shall show no discrimination"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-18
F0oDSTUFF CABLEGRAMS
FOR GERMANY ACCEPTED

The War Trade Board today an
nounced that cable companies and
censors have been instructed to ac-
cept kilograms destined for Germany
where they relate to the supply Of
foodstuffs and are not otherwise OBJ
jectionable.
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BOLSHEVIK ALARM CLOCK
RESULTS IN BOMB SCARE

HARTFORD. Conn. June 1s.-A
Bolshevik alarm clock with anti
daylight ideas caused a small bomb
scare in City Hall square. It went
of several hours late in a travellers
suitcase.
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IKE DEUTSCH, LEADER
OF WARE FORCES, DEAD

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. June 1s.-Ike
Deutsch. leader of the Ware forces in
the turbulent election campaign. Is
dead here today. He was a victim
of apoplexy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-18
TRUNKS HAVE RUFFLEs.

LORAIN, Ohio. June 1s.-Men's
swimming trunks with lace ruffles
is the latest in Lerain. Carl Noel.
returned soldier. inaugurated the
style.
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GUM SHOE HORSES LATEST.

OKLAHOMA CITY. June 1s.-Here-
after erring members of the genus
homo must watch their step. Police
horses here are to wear rubber shoes.
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sI2s COLLAR FOR DOG.

HUDSON. X. y. June IS.-"Monte
CrIsto' received a Sl25 jewcIed collar
on his birthday, runs q social note
He had a party in honor OF the event
He's a bulldog.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-18
BAND CONCERTS

BY THE
L. S. SOLDIERS. HOME BAND
BANDSIAED. THIS EVENING, Be
GINNING AT O'CLOCK,
March, Port Arthur ssftz
overture. The Bohemian GirT' Balfe
CReQuestedD
Rustic suite, Rural Scenes Matt
ca In the Meadows Cb)
"A Love Scene" (c) VILLAGE
Revels"
Gems from "Ths Burgomaster'' .LudsrH
Oriental novelty. "PahjAmah" Onivaa
Waltz popular, Kentucky Dreams"
OnivaS and Henry
Finale. There's a Good Time AEON
ing ......... ..........-... Threlkeld
The. Star-SpanEled Banner"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1919-06-18

L. S. CAPITOL TO-DAY ArsP N.
BY THE U. s. MARINE BAND.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
NEW JERSEY PLANS
FIGHT ON DRY LAW
Governor-elect Indorses Pro-
posed Court Action and Sale
OF Light Wines and Beer.

NEWARK, y. J., Dec. 25.-New Jer-
sey will challenge the constitutional
ity of the prohibition amendment by
action in the United States Supreme
Court as soon as Governor-elect Ed
wards takes office. Edwards also will
back bill to legalize the sale of
light wines and beer in the State.
rms was decided at conference be-
tween Edwards and Democratic legis-
lators and other leaders here yester-
days.
Edwards stated that he would d.
rect Attorney General McCraw to
bring the court proceedings as soon
as he is inducted
Alexander J. Simpson of Hudson,
Senator-elect. has drafted a tentative
bill legalizing sale of beer and light
wines which will be sent to the
house. Before it reaches the legis-
lature. however, "one of the greatest
constitutional lawyers in the country"
would pass on it, he declared.
TRENTON, Dec. 25.-Elihu Root as
chief counsel for Christian Feigen-
span, brewing corporation, has filed
a bill of complaint in the United
States district court asking for an
injunction restraining United States
District Attorney Bodine and Charles
Duffy, collector of internal revenue,
from enforcing the prohibition law.
The bill declares that both the Vol
stead act and the Eighteenth Amend
ment are unconstitutional
The Washington times., 1919-12-25

the entire country sincere Christmas
greetings from the American Legion.
1T was with most heartfelt grati-
ncation that i learned less than
forty-eight hours after the conference
OF department. commanders of the
American Legion in Washington ad-
lourned, the Senate OF the United
states had acted in response 10 our
recommen for legislation to
secure 10 the disabled men and their
families just and liberal treatment
Tor which they had waited so long
and so heroically.
want you and your comrades in
walter Reed Hospital to know that
no small share of the success Of the
conference was due to your assistance
in representing the facts to the mem
oers Of the Congress. 1t Is the hope
or the American Legion to be Of con-
tinuous service to the comrades in
need and no efforts viii be relaxed
while any men who have been handi-
capped by reason of their service 10
their country require the legion's in
tercession and support"
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LEGION HEAD SENDS
OUT XMAS GREETING
Telegram to Walter Reed In
Message to All War
Disabled.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Dec. 25.-
Franklin D'Olier. national commander
OF the American Legion. has sent
Christmas greetings to the war dis
aoled men and women throughout the
country in a telegram which he ad-
dressed to Corp. j. E. Butte, Walter
Reed Hospital, Washington. Cor
poral Butte represented the disabled
veterans in the recent conference Of
department commanders OF the legion
in Washington.
AS national commander of the
American Legion, 1 desire to extend
through you to the disabled service
men In the Walter Reed General Hos
pital and to the disabled men and
women OF the recent war throughout
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
NEWS OF ROCKVILLE
AND REST OF COUNTY

ROCKVILLE, Nd, Dec. 25.-At the
| suggestion of Com missioner Henry J.
HUNT, OF Bethesda, the county COM
missioners have unanimously adopted
! a resolution urging the county's rep
| resentatives in the approaching legis-
lature to have enacted a law requir-
ing every person, firm, or corporation
| contemplating the erection of a dwell
ing. store. or other building in Mont
gomery county to obtain from the Of
flee of the county commissioners q
written permit. for which a charge of
s1.25 shall be made, 81 of which to go
to the road fund of the county and
the remainder to the county commits
sioners to defray the expense in con-
nection with the issuance of the per-
init. The resolution also suggests
that a fine Of not less than SIS nor
more than $25 be provided for each
violation.
Miss Iva May Watkins, daughter OF
Mr. and Maurice Watkins, of Brown
ingsville, Md. and Ray Hilton, of Mt
Airy, Nd, were married last evening
by the Rev. George r. Mays, pastor Of
the Methodist Church at Clarksburg.
The Rev. P. Rowland Wagner, pas
tor OF the Baptist Church. officiated
at the marriage here yesterday Of
Miss Helen c. Carter and Charles
Wooster. both of Fairfax Court
House, Va
The Jury impaneled here to inquire
| into the circumstances surrounding
the death of the unknown colored man
who was shot and instantly killed on
| a Baltimore and Ohio train near Rock
willie last Sunday afternoon. returned
verdict last evening that his death
was due to a pistol wound inflicted by
| Frank DeLute. DeLute, who was ar
rested as the train reached Brunswick,
Md, is in Jail here, a charge Of muir
der having been preferred against
! him
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FUND FOR WIDOW OF
SLAIN DETECTIVE $3.50

Checks and cash amounting to $3.50
have been received by the police de-
partment for Mrs. James E. Arm
strong, wife of the slain detective, up
until o'clock this morning.
The contributors follow: T. Lincoln
Townsend, check for $40: E. X.
Houser, check. $40: Gus Bucholz.
check. $50; Miss Marie Bradshaw
cash, So Peter Latterner, cash, so;
Board of Police and Fire Surgeons,
ID. c., cash S25: Fred j. Merschner,
cash, So; II. S. Wolf, cash, s25; c. r.
Mangun, check, 500: Robert +. Rose.
check, so. and w. ]. Hyde, cash, $40.
The tickets sold by members Of the
police force for the police ball to be
given at Wardman Park Hotel on De-
cember 90. for the benefit Of the po-
lice relief fund amounted to $3.50 to-
day.
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25 SLAIN IN YANK
AREAS IN FRANCE
Witness at Deter court-Martial
Says Americans Were In
Many Robberies.

NEW YORK. Dec. 25.-Tw enty- We
slayings were committed in the area
occupied by American forces near
lie Mans. France, from August, 1916.
to July. 1919, George Armstrong, a
former major in the 4. L. f. and as
sistant provost marshal at lie Mans,
told a military court-martial at Gov
ernors Island here yesterday.
Testifying in behalf of Capt. Karl
w. Detzer. former head of the de-
part nent of criminal investigation at
lie Mans. who Is on trial for alleged
inhuman treatment of military pris-
oners, Armstrong justified the harsh
used in ferreting out per-
sons guilty Of crimes in the American
area.
After the armisticc lawlessness was
rampant in the lie Mans area, Arm
strong said. Military police arrested
an average of 500 men a month. chief
ly for drunkenness and being absent
without leave.
About per cent of the men ar
rested were charged with criminal Of
fenses, he said. In many cases, the
former provost marshal continued,
French and American soldiers worked
together in robberies. Several gangs
terrorized various sections, he said.
One of these was known as the
chateau gang" and another as the
river gang" Both these were broken
up and found to~be composed of
French and American soldiers, Arm
strong said
The chateau gang secured jewelry
valued at $4,000 in one robbery,
Armstrong testified.
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time to bring the army IN e -.
~ men " that ssrenEth 10 eOeAh-
hshed. as proposed In the Woso~.
Military Committee
Tho Recruiting stations, besiHss -
ing concerned directly in ok(afusn~
men Tor the army, also arc functtoa !.
ing as military tnfernstsoe SursoDs
Tor their respective localities. Fo,-
fnef service men can 70 TO recYufttns
ofnces and get informaticn reeardYu~
back pay. war rick insurance. vsc4oy~
buttons and other mstters IN vrAies
they are interested.
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10000 RECRUITED
IN RECORD Time.
Voluntary Enlistments in Army
Show Gradual
Increase.

Over 10000 men have been recruit
cd for military service since February
% last, when the army resumed vol
untary enlistments, IL was learned
today. This is more than ever before
obtained for the regular army In
similar period, except during the war
or when war was imminent There
has been . gradual increase IN the
number of enlist nents during the last
few weeks, and recruiting officers are
confident this will continue.
Although the regular army still is
far below its authorized enlisted
strength. IL the recruiting service
succeeds in maintaining the record 4,
has made during the last few months.
the flling OF the enlisted quota will
not be unduly delayed. and IL may
even be possible within a reasonable
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
ZION LEADERS SPEAK.

Rubel Brainin and A. B. GoldberS.
president and secretary of the So
eiety OF Histadruth Ivrith. respec-
night at the Y. NJ. VI. A.
Mr.. Brainin, who is leader of the
Zionist movement in the United
States. spoke on THE Development
of the Modern Hebrew Language"
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
CURTAIN FOR STAGE STRIKE

LONDON. Dec. 25.-The ministry Of
labor has taken a hand in the nego-
tiations to avert the threatened the
atrical strike. AS a consequence, no.
tices have been issued which will de-
lay the strike until Monday at the
enrliest IL il takes place at all.
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PREDICT SILK FAMINE.

LONDON, Dec. 25.--A famine in
silk goods is predicted next year.
No more business is being accepted
by continental silk manufacturers
Prices have risen 200 to 400 per cent
more than before the war, and some
Japanese varieties are more costly.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
SELLING FLOUR CHEAP.

NEW YORK. Dec 25.-The United
States Grain Corporation announced
today that the Government pure
wheat -four is now on sale in small
packages "at moderate prices" in
hundreds Of retail grocery stores
throughout the United States. Con-
sumers are informed that the -four is
in no sense a war or substitute ar
ticle, but derived from pure wheat
The Washington times., 1919-12-25
~SEEDY LEFT MILLION
BY OHIO CAPITALIST

CINCINNATI. Ohio. Dec. 25.-The
Will Of Jacob G. schmidlapp, Cincin-
natl capitalist who died recently in
New York, leaves an estate estimated
az 81 .ooo. 900 In trust. the income TO
be used for the relief of suffering
and distress.
The will names the Union Savings
Bank and Trust Company, of this city.
The Washington times., 1919-12-25

as trustee The trustee is TO have
broad powers in applying the income.
The will recites that during his life
time Mr.. Schmidlapp provided fer his
two sons and other relatives TO the
extent of several millions.
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new YORK BANKS
MAKE BIG PROFIT

NEW YORK. Dec. 25.-A COM
putation just made by the Finan-
cial Age shows why Wall street
is able to give such generous
bonuses to its employees this
Christmas The figures reveal
some of the leading bank profits
for the year as follows:
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The National Park Bank earned
50 per cent onits capital; the Sea-
board, So per cent; the Hanover,
40 per cent; the Hartman, 43 per
cent. and the Gotham, 43 per cent
The Washington times., 1919-12-25

Distinctive fur-trimmed
styles, in loose and belted
models, exquisitely lined in
silks; also plain styles.
Sizes 3 to a..
The Washington times., 1919-12-25

Styles with and without
fur trimming; some with
large chin collars; belted
and seni-belted; full lined.
Sizes 3 to AZ.
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beed handsomely lined The
velour, and the CoOS black and mixtures
Goa floor
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Some with fur trimmings
and others plain; set-in and
patch pockets, beautiful
fancy silk Innings.
Sizes 3 to A.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1919-05-23
CUSHING

May 21-Ben and Louie Larson of
Ramey spent few days here last week
visiting friends, guests at the F. An
derson home. "a.
B. F. Kearfott Of Little Falls visited
with his daughter, Mrs. r. A. Nygaard
and husband Of this place, Sunday and
Monday.
Francis Lundwall is employed on the
state road at Lincoln.
Several of the section 1aborers were
laid off last week and expect to 60 out
west for employment. 49,.
Oscar Hedlund motored to Staples
Monday.
VIM. Ellis Of Staples visited friends
and old acquaintance at this place the
first of the week. ....,.5
Frank Kastonek was on the sick list
the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Nygaard motored
to Little Falls Monday for short Wis:
it with the latters' parents.
: Frank Beto went to Ward Springs
Saturday, where he will spend few
days with friends. He was accompan.
led down by Resale and Raymond Cal
houn. ss.4.c - =: .-
Miss Bernice Gish is employed al
Little Falls. - e.