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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
TIGHT HOLDING
IN DANCES TABOO,
SAYS CITY CENSOR
Police Matron Rules Against
the "Shimmie, the Wrig-
gle and the Wiggle"

Vulgarity is not to be permitted in
the dances staged in this city. Tn $
is the ultimatum of Mrs. Edith Il.
Bergstresser police matron. one of
whose duties is that of visiting the
city dance halls to see that they are
properly conducted.
The matter of tight holding 1T
dances. especially. comes in for the
condemnation of Mrs. Bergstresscr
and it is along this line that she will
direct her most vigorous efforts. She
has given her approval to the promises
to enforce the advice of dancing mas
ters to the effect that there must be
at least one or two inches between
the dancers. That is close enough
for all gracefuness, she says.
"Shimmie" Not For Us
The "shimmie" is absolutely tabooed
in Harrisburg, according to the police
matron. There have been few at
tempts to stage any exhibitions of in
in the city and none will be permitted
If vigilance" will result in eliminating
them, 1t is promised. Among the
other more vulgar practices in dancing
to be barred are
Girls arm clutched around the
mans neck her head resting on his
shoulder; the wriggle; the wlggle !.
the squirm exaggerated jazz"
-..-. Tho New Rules
The accepted forms of dancing, as
set forth by their Harrisburg censor.
are: One-step, fox-trot. with simple
tango step added and the waltz The
position" of both parties is radically
different. The girls arm no more will
curve closely around the mans collar;
it must rest lightly on his shoulder
and very lightly" at that. His hand
must not slip down to her waist. Such
is the advice which Harrisburg dane
ers must follow, if they wish to con-
duct themselves properly at dance
halls in the city limits.
Complaint of improper dances in
Harrisburg have not been especially
numerous; most of the dance halls
are conducted in a highly respectable
manner, Mrs. Bergstresser claims.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
Honduran Rebels Are
Scattered After Fighting
in Which Many Die

San Salvador. Republic of Saliva
dor, Tuesday, Sept. 2. = Honduran
government troops under command
of General Flores have completely
defeated and scattered revolutionary
forces numbering 1900 men led by
Gen. Lopez Gutierrez, according to
an official statement issued at Tegu-
cigalpa. The rebels, it is stated, were
well armed and equipped, but after a
sanguinary combat in which many
were killed and wounded. fed in all
directions. The statement declares
that the rebels do not hold aly
towns whatever in the districts af-
fected by the revolt.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
u. S. Plane Flying Over
Mexico When Attacked

Laredo, Tex, Sept. s. - Mexican
Federal soldiers made the attack
yesterday upon an American Army
airplane fired upon near here while
on border patrol duty, but the ma
chine was within Mexican territory
at the time, according to Mexican
Consul Garcia, of Laredo.
The firing was 'unwarranted," the
consul said, and was done in the
absence of the detachment's COM
mander, and the case has been re-
ported to the superior authorities for
instructions in regard to punish
ment of those guilty.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
Vim. B. MEETCH, LONG
PROMINENT, is DEAD
WAS For Years Republican
Leader and Widely-Known
Hunter of Big Game
LOVER OF OUTDOOR LIFE
Although rs Years Old at Time
of Death Joined Reserves
at Outbreak of War

William p. Meetch, for years one
of the prominent figures In the Re-
publican politics of Dauphin county,
big game hunter and student OF
Susquehanna Valley history, died
to-day at his residence, 1920 North
Second street, after an illness OF two
months, aged 10 years. Mr.. Meetct's
friends were not generally aware
that his condition was so serious,
and the news of his death was a
surprise to many. Numerous mes
sages of coincidence were received
by members of his family.
Born on a farm in Halifax town.
ship, the son of Joseph and Alice
Buchanan Meetch, he worked on his
fathers farm and became a teacher
in the district where he was edU-
Gated. At an early age he went 20
Williamstown and became principal
of the schools of that borough, serN :
ing for nine years. Having learned
the trade of carpenter he wcnt
into the service of the coal coin
panies operating in the Lykens Val-
ley and had charge of timber work
in the collieries. From mining lie
went into numbering and in Gle
days when extensive timber cutting
operations were conducted in DaH-
phin, Perry, northumberland and
other up-river counties he was Il =
tive in rafting. For several years
Mr.. Meetch was in this business aid
laid the foundation of his wide ac-
quaintance among the people of tie
Susqu ehanna Valley.
Civil War Veteran
In the Civil War Mr.. Meetch en-.
listed in the One Hundred and
Ninety-second Pennsylvania Infan.
try, serving as a member of CoIn.
pany II until the close of the war
He resumed his numbering opera
tionS after the war and became
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
Erecting Garage and
Warehouse to Cost $6O,O00

Erection of a two-story building
for the -Schwarz company
to be located in Walnut street, will
be put in charge of the Central Con-
struction Corporation, it was an
nounced to-day.
The structure will be of brick and
concrete. 26 by S4 feet and will
cost about $4,000. A building per-
NIT for the work was secured to-day.
Charles E. Covert secured a per-
nit for the erection of one-story
brick and concrete building to be-
used for a garage. The structure
will be erected by the Central Con-,
struction Corporation.
The building is to be located on
the west side of South Cameron
street. 200 feet south of Mulberry
street. 1t will be 1S5 by 142 feeJ,
and will cost 100000.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
DAYLIGHT-SA SAVING
PETITIONS

nAYLIGHT saving petitions
VIII &C h the Harrisburg
Telegraph was asked to
prepare for the great number of
Harrisburg folks who want an
extra hour of sunshine Turing
the summer months now are
ready for distribution.
The petitions are directed to
members of Council and call up
on the City Commissioners t;
pass a daylight saving measure
for the months of May, June,
July, August and September.
These petitions may be circu-
lated by baseball players, anna
teur gardeners, golfers, fishermen
and all others who have bene-
fitted by the extra hour of day.
light. Any man or woman who
desires to stave off darkness next
summer may secure one of the
petitions or sign one in the busi-
ness office of this newspaper.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03

French authorities who were sus-
picious because of the unprecedent-
ed occurrence of a private being re-
leased on parole by the Germans.
While he was detained at Besancon
his mother died.
The voyage to Moulins being now
without object, Doridot, true to uis
word, returned to Germany and
presented himself at the camp.
Il never expected to see you
again." said the commandant.
The word of a French soldier
is worth more than a scrap of pa
per-" responded Doridot.
Since his return to France after
the. arm!stice he had been broodinp
over the death of his mother, and
few days ago shot himself through
the heart.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
Registration Records in
Philadelphia Broken

Philadelphia, Sept. 3.-Registra-
ton records were again broken yes
terday when 1885 voters went to
the polls. This is 21,510 more than
registered on the second day in
1915, for the last previous mayoralry
contest.
The total registration for the first
two days stands at 2S5,550. The
third day usually brings out larger
enrolment of voters than the sec
ond. Should this prove true next
Saturday Philadelphia will have
nearly 100000 voted in November
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03

prominent in affairs at Millersburs
In 1880 he was elected register o.:
Wills of Dauphin county. filling The
office until 1856 From that time OH
Mr.. Meetch began to figure largely
in politics. He was named as :.
member of the Board of Prison H.
spectors and became Il member q.
the county and State Republican
committees. Ffe was chosen ns war
den of the prison in the late nine
ties and 1t was under his administr&-
ton that the building was remoG-
eled.
Had Many Friends
Few men in Central Pennsylvania
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
sTEELWORKERS TO
DISCUSS CAMPAIGN
Hm .Associn.nA I'rts.s.

Washington, Sept. S.-"Defensive
action" in the controversy between
the steelworkers and the United
States steel Corporation will be dis
cussed at a meeting here tomorrow
of the special committee of the steel
workers council. Fran: Morrison.
secretary of the American Fedora
ton of Labor, was advised to-day
of the calling of 1.-THE meeting by Sec
retary Foster, of the COMMITTEES.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
TO VOTE AGAINST
TREATY OF PEACE

Paris, Sept. 8. - Deputy franklin
Rouillon, the 14th orator in the de-
bate in the Chamber of Deputies
on ratification of the German Peace
Treaty, declared TO. day that he
would vote against the Treaty. Dep
uty Franklin Bouillon is the first
member of the Chamber to make
known his determination to vote ad-
yersely on the document.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03

One Democrat would have regis
tered yesterday in the First precinct
of the Second ward, but his wife
wouldn't let him. So the election
board gravely chalked 'em all up as
Republicans.
This much-married voter felt like
u hero when he found that he was
the only Democrat to register. He
told his friends, and they extended
their sympathy. Everybody was Re-
publican. Then this voter went
home and told his wife and there
was a change in spirit.
. "Can L change my party affilia-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
SEEK DEATH OF
PEACE TREATY,
HITCHCOCK SAYS
Declares Real Purpose Of
Eight Is It's Death, Which
Means Suicide to L. S.
SAYS COURSE is FOLLY
America Would Be Alone,
Declares Floor Leader For
President Wilson
BIZ Axsociated Press

Washington, Sept. 5.-Presi-
dent Wilson, in a final confer
ence to-day with Senator Hitch
cock, of Nebraska, before his
departure on his speech-naEing
tour to the Pacific coast, cN-
pressed confidence that the
Treaty finally would be ratified
without amendments or de
structive" reservations.
The President told Senator
Hitchcock that in all his adj
dresses during his trip, he ex-
pectcd to emphasize that delay
in ratification was obstructive
of legislation on the cost of liv-
ing, the railroad question, and
all reconstruction problems.
Senator Hitchcock, who is
the leading spokesman for the
administration in the Treaty
fight in the Senate, told the
President he was positive all
amendments to the Treaty
would be defeated. The Presi,
dent, the Senator said express,
ed satisfaction with what he be-
lievcd was "clcan-cut issue
over amendments.
Washington, Sept. 8. - DeclarinI
the real purpose of the Foreign Re
lations Committee majority II
amending the Peace Treaty was u
kill the Treaty entirely and tina
such d course would be suicidal u
the United States, Senator Hitch
cock, of Nebraska, Democrati
leader, asserted in a Senate speecl
to-day that the majority of tn
Senators never would accept any o
the committee changes.
The Treaty opponents, he said
crawl on the ground with mic
roscope searching for pitfalls" in tn
League of Nations and overlook sub
stantial benefits which the Treat
would bring the nation. The pro
posal of Senator Knox, Republican
H6llnSNlNallllt lIlil lllS LiSh'J
rejected and a separate peace mad
with Germany was characterized b.
the speaker as a mixture of pol
tronory and folly
Would Japs Submit?
by a vote of nine to eight" SAT-
Senator Hitchcock, the committe
on Foreign Relations is to brini
suuarely before the Senate the ques
ton of defeating the pending Treaty
Suppose the Senate should vote il
favor of the Shantung amendmen
or any other? What would happen
Either the President would re
fuse to go further with the Treat
or he would submit the amendmen
to the nations associated with tn
United States. Does anyone believ
they would accept it? Does anyon
believe that Great Britain, who ha
already ratified the Treaty and i
also under a pledge to Japan witt
regard to Shantung, would accept TIL
Shantung amendment? Does an
one think that France, also unde
a pledge to Japan, would ratify thi
change? Does anyone suppose tina
japan herself would submit to thi
humiliation before the eyes of tn
world?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
Thirteen Arrested For
Prohibition Violations in
Raids on Road Houses
By Associz.1d Press.

Paterson, n. j., Sept. 3.-Depart-
ment of Justice agents raided eight
roadhouses in Passic county carly
to-day and arrested thirteen Fer
sons on charges of selling liquor in
violation of the wartime prohibi-
ton law.
All were arraigned before United
States Commissioner Feeney and re-
leased on bail, the proprietors beng
held in $1,000 bail each and the
employes in $500 bail each.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
Fatalities From Use
of Denatured Alcohol
Cause Stringent Measures

washington, Sept. 3.-Continued re-
ports Vt numerous fatalities resulting
from the use of lenatured alcohol for
beverage pdrpose@and as an external
application led TIE internal revenue
bureau to, take further steps to-day to
stop such use.
Besides instrIcting collectors to use
every means to make known to the
public the danger. Commissioner Rop-
er issued an order requiring that la
bells hereafter must contain a state
ment setting forth the exact effects OF
alcohol upon the human system.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
LAST DAY TOBE
ASSESSED FOR
FALLELECTIONS
Up to Individual Voter to See
That His Name Is on
the List

Voters of the city have their last
opportunity to-day to be assessed so
that they can pay county tax and
vote at the coming elections.
Assessors in the various wards will
sit at their homes until o'clock
this evening to assess any one whose
name has not been included on the
books. 1t was explained that 1t is
the duty of the voter and not the
registrar to see that he is assessed
for county taxation.
ANY voters who are assessed to-day
and pay their taxes before Septem-
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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
AUSTRIANS AND
NOT RULERS GET
BLAME FOR WAR
Allies in Covering Note" to
Treaty Text Fix Re
sponsibility

Paris, Sept. 3.-Chancellor Karl
Renner, head of the Austrian Peace
Delegation, left last night for Vi
emma with the peace treaty. which
was handed to the Austrians to-day.
He indicated that he would prob
ably ask for an extension of time
as the Austrian General Assembly
would meet on Saturday and Sun
day to discuss the terms.
The Supreme Council, 1t is an
nounced, will extend the time, If
Austria so requests.
The treaty was presented to the
Austrian delegates by Paul Dutasta,
general secretary of the Peace Con-
ference. He also handed them the
Allied reply to the Austrian coun-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
NEW HEADS OF

Ensign and Mrs. A. C. Libby are
back from France. They were prom
inent in Salvation Army work
abroad. Tonight at the Salvation
Army Hall in Verbeke street, En-
sign and Mrs. Libby will hold a well
come service. They have much that
is interesting to tell These workers
were formerly located at Meadville
and succeed Captain and Mrs. Neil
sen in Harrisburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
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LIBERTY BOND PRICES
By .ISSociIied Press.

By ISH0Ciutcd FrtSH.
New York, Sept. 3.-Final prices
on Liberty Bonds to-day:
3hs, 99.9S: first As, 94.54; second
As, 92.S4; first ANS, 1856; second
ANS, 1924; third ANS, 94.90; fourth
ANS. 93.32; Victory SAs, $3.50;
Victory Az S, 1856.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
sTOREKEEPER CHARGED
WITH EORESTAIIINi

Louis Foster who conducts store
at Fourth and Muench streets. was
arrested at Vorbeke Market this
morning on a charge of forestalling
He gave bail for a hearing before
the Mayor. twill probably be held
to morrow.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
THE WEATHER

Harrisburg and Vicinity; Fair to-
night and Thursday. Not much
change In temperature, lowest
tonight about 5S degrees.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
SHOT BY BURGLAR

Conncaut, o., Sept. &c. Morton
Brown, wealthy banker and real
estate dealer was shot probably fa-
tally early to-day by a burglar whom
he discovered in his home. Special
Sheriff's posses with nloodhounds
are searching for the intruder.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
ISOVIETS WHO
ARE SURROUNDED
SUE FOR PEACE
Kiev Is Partially Occupied by
Victorious Anti-Bolshe-
wiki Forces
By associated PrcsS.

Bernc, Sept. 8. The Russian
Bolsheviki have proposed peace me-
gotiations, following the rout of
their forces, which are surrounded,
according to an official announce
ment received here.
The foregoing dispatch. while it
does not refer to any particular dis
trict in Russia, probably has refer
ence to the Lithuanian front, where
the Bolsheviki were said on Tuesday
to be surrounded and to be Offering
to make peace.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
SQUASH SUFFRAGE AGAIN

Montgomery, Ala. Sept. 3.-For Il
second time the State Senate re-
fused yesterday'to ratify the Federal
woman suffrage constitutional
amendment. a motion to ratify was
defeated Is to 13, after a debate of
two hours. .
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
Fighting i'm Kiey

London, Sept. 8. - Anti Bolshevik
forces occupied the southern out
skirts of Kiev to-day according to
a wireless dispatch sent out by the
Soviet headquarters in Moscow and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
Price Fixing Killed
by Big Senate Vote
Fn Associntcd Press.

Washington, Sept. 3.-An amend
ment to the land leasing bill. which
would have authorized the Prcsi-
dent to fix and control the prices of
coal. oil and other products deriv-
ed from government land leased I'LL
der the measure. was rejected to-
day by the Senate, 4S to 10. 1t was
offered by Senator LaFollette, Re-
publican. Wisconsin, and met strong
opposition from western Senator'S.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03
NOR KILLS NEGRO

Pine BIuff, Ark, Sept, 5. - Film
ton Briggs, aged rs, a discharged
negro soldier, was shot and killed by
mob of so men. three miles south
of Star City. Ark. Monday afternoon,
according to reports received here
to-day. He was accused of having
insulted young white woman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-09-03

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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-07-11
Basket Meeting.

There will be a basket meeting
and rally the 4th Sunday given by
the members OF Unity Baptist
church, Brookport. Everybody
cordially invited to attend. Good
preaching and singing Bring
your baskets well filled and let rs
have an old time meeting.
Every member is expected to
give not less than 25c on this oc-
casion.
Mrs Mary Williams,
Pres, Bazaar Club.
Leatha Daugherty. Sec.
b. McCrary. Pastor.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-07-11
Tidewater Bank and Trust
Company Sets High
Water Mark.

Norfolk, Va June 3o.-No ef-
fort in the financial world thus far
has equaled that OF the promoters
OF the Tidewater Bank and Trust
Company. OF this city, when they
opened their mammoth institution
with an authorized capital OF $3.50
900 some weeks ago. The first
days deposits, according 10 au-
thentic statements, amounted to
over $40, 900. The bank was
started in business like, far sight
ed way. They purchased the
property, erected the building. e.
quipped it and started out for
work. The stock was suscribed
and paid for. One of the encour-
aging features OF the entire organ
izatioD revolve arond the fact that
the yoangest and -sssest progress
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-07-11

some indiscreet minister or ministers
have circulated the reports that Rev.
IG. w. Rowlett, and J. b. McCrary,
had spent all Of the above named mon.
ey. So yon can see that it was cir.
culated TO injure our standing and rep-
utation and standing as ministers and
citizens.
They said they would defeat McCrary
as moderator and they could do as they
wish IN spending the money. We are
going to do our duty regardless of the
plots and tricks. God pay them off in
their own coin.
Respectfully your servant.
REV. J. B. McCkARY.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-07-11

NEGROES OF NEWPORT NEWS OPENS NATIONAL BANK

Blanton president; w J. Spraker.
vice president; J. II. Cook,
cashier All oi these gentlemen
are we'll known citizens OF the city
and have respect and confidence
Of all the people.
Mr. Blanion, the president, is
one oil the most popular and well
liked oi all the banking officials oil
the city. and is perfectly at home
as the head Of a bank, under his
splendid guidance and manage
ment the National Mechanics
Bank will not be long in forging
II The forefront OF the banking n
s:ituiions IN this city and state =
Newport News.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-07-11
ANNUAL ADDRESS
Delivered to the District b. Y p.
u. at Shawneetown, III.

Dear Co-Workers, another year
has passed since we met in our an
nual meeting one year ago. Our
joys have been mingled with sor.
rows. our hearts have been made
bleed because OF the cruel war that
has torn many loved ones from
our embrace, but we thank God
that we can say as the Poet, But
out OF all the Lord has brought us
by his love, and still He doth his
aid afford and hides our lives
above.
Again we have assembled we
trust to learn more oi what God
would have US do. As the B Y
P. u. is training service OF a
Baptis. church. We are here &c
to train our ) young people 10 chris
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-07-11

Mayor A. j. Gibbons made q
snort address also Grand Master
A. a, Martin. OF Cairo,
Silver Crown Lodge, No. 20,
Masons and Jeptha Chapter No.
IA. o. Z 5 hal charge OF the
body and he was given a Masonic
burial conducted by the Grand
Master, assisted by m mbers of
Eastern Star and Masonic orders
Ct Unionville, Joppa. and Brook
port. lnterment IN the Masonic
Cemetery to await the resurrec-
ton. Peace to lis ashes.
Following are the nan es of the
relatives OF Mrs Mitchell who were
present:
Prof C. c wilson, Aaron
Scott, Miss Myra Scott, Mrs. Sa-
die Dunlap and daughter, Cairo;
Clarence Wilson, Carbondale;
Ed Wilson. Eldorado; Mrs. Mary
Boyd, Paducah, Ky; Mrs. Clar-
ence Wilson, Carbondale.
Undertaken Geo McCrary, had
charge OF the body.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1919-07-11

tan service. For as we dec-ease
they must increase, so as Paul
, said to Timothy. his son ii the
gospel study 10 show thyseli ap-
proved unto God, workman that
needeth not to be ashamed, RIG ht-.
ly dividing the word Of truth. So,
we say TO our young christians
study that you may be able to do
even better work than we are do
ing. Think on noble things and
then put your thoughts into action
Let US strive to 60 higher and let
US think seriously of the great
work we are engaged in. then let
us study that we may serve. We
learn to do by doing, it is said.
practice makes perfect. SO let
US when we return to our own
homes be determined to do more
and better work next year than we
have in the past. Let each OF us
strive to make our b. Y. p. u.
work what it should be.
Yours for Christ,
Nancy Brooks, President.