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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-21

Oehler, last week.
A son was born last Saturday, July
10TH to Mr.. and Mrs. Harry S. Rich
ards. Mrs. Richard has been at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Oehler, for several weeks.
Peter Jakelin went to Mechanics
vile, Friday, to visit his daughter,
Mrs. Frank Most ,gr H.rr .-....4@
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Stone drove to
Cedar Falls, Wednesday, and visited
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Brockman.
George Mccormick and wife are her
from Canada, visiting their Delhi
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Doolittle and
daughters, Mary and Theo. were in
Manchester recently.
Mrs. Peter Jakelin is visiting her
daughter, Mrs Frank Himebaugh at
Center Junction &. --s--..
Will Sweeney came from Oakdale,
Friday to visit his family and friends.
Miss Mary Haskin of Lamont, visit
ed her cousin, Miss Merle Rimmer, last
week. 90 ,-. e.. -,-.r-.-s.r S.. s----r .-.
Miss Bertha Ryan, of Manchester.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-21

+, moved to their new home, recently
purchased of the Johnson estate.
w. F. Garvin was at home over Sun
day from his work up the road.
Paul Wilson left last week for Can
ada, to assist his father for the rest OF
the season.
H. J. Smith and family of Chicago
visited at the w. r. Reeve home the
past week. Mr. Smith is the son OF
Mr. and Mrs. Jason Smith, both OF
whom are well known here, as this
was their former home. S
Miss Mary McGlade is i'll at her home
south OF town, and Miss Anna Hucker
is caring for her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Doan, of Cedar Rapids.
were visitors for several days at the
Reeves homes In town.
Hay making has been rapidly going
on during the sunshiny days and is
about finished in some sections.
About thirty friends and neighbors
of Mrs. w. F. Garvin spent Thursday
afternoon at her home in social way.
The occasion was her birthday. Ice
cream and cake were served. The
same ladies with few others were at
the home of Mrs. u. T. Wheeless, Sat
urday afternoon, to celebrate similar
occasion. Pleasant afternoons were
enjoyed.
Miss Carrie Brooks was called to
Manchester, Friday, to care for per-
son who Is Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Schlick and Miss
Emily Tobin of Worthington, visited
Mrs. W. L. Campbell, last Friday.
A little son has arrived at the home
of DR.. and Mrs. Wood, of Wadena.
They formerly resided in Hopkinton.
Mr.. HUMPHREYS and family have re-
turned from their vacation trip, which
was spent at Lenox, Des Moines, and
other places, and are now residing in
the Merrill house.
Gordon Dunlap is working for Flet-
cher Aitchinson, near Cascade.
The farm formerly owned by u. T.
Wheeless has again changed hands,
the present owners being F. e. Will
hanson and J. J. Kirkwood. The price
paid was $3.50 per acre. a.,-sz
Those who have good gardens are
enjoying fine living these days, on
which no one Is prOfiteering. Many
are cannig without sugar. Raw
fruit juice is bein bottled to make jel-
~ OF later, when the sugar trust has
been broken up. a9H Ell O. -." .a.
Lew Porter has bought the Stanger
farm of ]. E. Stanger for $4,000. aad
4 Rev. j. r. Finley, representing the
Board of Ministerial Relief, preached
interesting sermons both morning and
evening, in the Presbyterian church.
He is visiting the churches Of the Pres
bytery. .2GI5Its
The Aid Society OF the Presbyterian
church meets Wednesday afternoon
with Mrs. Jefferies. W .a c9e 10 -g#
= Mrs. Archie Wheeless and children,
OF Delhi, were In town over, Sunday.
N. L. Landers is. busy getting ready
to Build a Cash and Carry store. He
will no doubt have a large. trade.
F. A. Bort has a whistle installed In
his factory, which tells people round
about, as well as the workmen, when
seven, twelve, one and six O'Clock
comes, and will surely be appreciated
by those whose time pieces have a way
OF getting off. s,esss3 30 ys-s ,.g
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-21
coon REASON.

GOOD REASON.
Peppery Female-"Why weren't you
in the army?" 49,
He with one arm)-'For the same
reason, ma am, that you weren't in the
beauty chorus-physical disability"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-21

spent Sunday with Delhi friends.
Jay Marshall and wife of Battle
Greek, Michigan, are visiting Mrs.
Clara Jackson. 9tAl4s--5 @@2s 1@A -s4
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-21

Tho Regular and Reliable Chicago
aa Specialist will be ut -
HOTEL CLARENCE, Manchester,
Friday August 9Th, Y
taFa. VISIT cath. IS a- pH
Hours from $3.50 .. m. to 5 p. m.
One day only and return every
sTwenty-eight Days slt
Consultation and Examination FREE
and strictly confidential. ff1Ei Sgf fsl'
IL II.
OF Chronic diseases. He has . lons
established reputation. resulting from
his large practice and extensivs hospi-
proficient that he can name and 10:
He has successfully treated many q
tho most difficult eases Of chronic dis
his rsputation has spread-why i. In,
continued his visits year after year
while other doctorsS have made ., few
visits and stopped. @
Heart Blood. skin, Nerves. Liver. stom.
aeh, Intestines, Kidneys and Bladder
Gonsnmption In an early stags.Catarrh
Ringing IN ears snd
Gravel. Rheumatism of : Joints and
muscles. Also treats diseases of, wo.
men scientifically. -" -
Fissure. Fistula and other. rectal dis.
eases treated without surgical opera.
>' surgical Gases and R.ptare Give. .
e@o" Special Attention.
ssg0ir NERVOUS DISABILITY .H3 80
Are you nervous and respondent
easily excited and irritable: weak and
debilitated; tired mornings without
ambition, energy. or, strength; hfeless
easily fatigusd; distrustigl and with 18th.
sunken. red or blurred eyes: pimples
on your face; weak back or deposit In
PRIVATE DISEASES A SPECIALITY
Cases OF long standing especially de.
sired.lI Wrong treatment and Incorrect
diagnosis have often resulted IN tbs
worst anlictions. yaricocels. Hydrocsle
charges, Weakness. Emissions Defec-
tive Memory, which ruin body and mind
It II highly Important you obtain the
services of q physician who has ectab-
l Iishsd e good reputation for tre.tins
Or, ShalIenberger has made years OF
study Of Private Diseases Of men and
women. He knows and uses the most
scientific methods of ,,, treating them.
ony with diseases which have been ne
elected or unskillfully treated. lt"
WONDERFUL CURES gyag3
consult him IL you have any chronic
diseases. A Specialist who has made
lifetime study OF such diseases is
certainly prepared to give you the best
remedy and II you are sick. you need
scientific treatment.
Dr.. Shallenberger spares no effort to
cure his patients. He knows that good
results mean as much to him as to the
patient Most Of his new patients
come through the recommendation Of
others whom he has treated. 80 -
He prepares nearly all his medicines
from his own special formulas, and
uses nothing but pure drugs. af .Lsf h
Consultation and Examination Free
exon and Confidential. a@l siaH ~
REFERENCE: Drexel State Bank.
Chicago. Z. .,.-.
la Address letters to F-'t
DIR. WILRERT SHALLENBERGh;N
76S Oakland Blvd. - Chieages III.
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Suffered Intense Pain.

"A few years ago when visiting rela-
tives in Michigan. something ! had eat
en- brought on an attack OF cholora
morbus," writes Mrs. Celesta McVick-
!er, or Macon, Mo- Il suffered intense
pain and had to go to bed. ! got q
bottle Of Chamberlain's Collie and
Diorrhoea Remedy, and one dose re-
lieved the pain. only took two or
three doses, but they did the work
For Sale by A.. G.. Philippe 91om
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-21
WHY is A BUILDING MATERIAL
DEALER?

Because he keeps stocks of the
things you need for your buildings.
Because he knows where to get the
best goods. Because he can help
you get the best job for your money.
Because he can give you real service.
Try the Eclipse and find out
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-21

Eevery Majestic Coal Chute is burg
lar-proof; locks automatically when
the door is lowered. Pulling an ex-
tended chain within the building un-
locks it without climbing over dirty
coal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-21
JUST HENs-HOW ABOUT EGGS

JUST HENS-HOW ABOUT EGGS9
A farmer with 440 hens found that
when the poultry house was kept
clean the egg production was 212 per
day. When he neglected his poultry
house for six weeks the production
fell to 80 per day.
MORAL-keep the poultry house
clean-BUILD 1T SO THAT 1T CAN
EASILY BE KEPT CLEAN; USE
CONCRETE FLOORS.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-21
HOPKINTON.

Mrs. Balheim OF Cedar Rapids was
q guest of Mrs. r. A. Wallace for sew
eral days.
Mrs. Dora Mullen and daughter and
Mrs. D. H. johnson and daughter. au-
toed to Rowley, Tuesday, where the
young ladies', Misses Carrie Mullen
and Helen Johnson have positions IN
the consolidated schools, at that place
for the coming year. E
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-21

C. X. READING, ARCHITECT.
Plans and specifications Of All kinds
of work. Office S0S East union street.
Manchester, Iowa. -.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-21
LABOR-SAVING FARM IMPROVE.
MENTS.

Farmers are continually seeking
ways to offset the growing scarcity
and the raising cost Of farm help. One
way is to make few additional i'm
provenemts. Half an hour saved per
day for each person working on the
farm leaves more time for planning.
cultvatng, spraying and harvesting.
In many cases the saving may be
enough to dispense with one or more
men
The next time you are in town drop
in and see the Eclipse and have chat
about barn equipment, litter carriers,
feeders, and other labor-saving de-
vices. Well be glad to show you,
too, our blue prints of up-to-date farm
buildings and give you booklets on
variety of farm buildings that will
help insure selection of the most eco
nomical type.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1920-07-21
FRED b. BLAIR

3 LAWYER. General Practice. Probat-
Ing Estates specially. Office In First
National Bank Building, Main Street.
Manchester, Iowa. r,,.ia 80 asrg
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
NEWS OF NEWARK.

Newark. May IS. Bishop Monaghan
visited st. Johns X. G. Church. Sunday,
and confirmed class of %. Following
the confirmation the bishop also blessed
the four statues recently presented.
Every household in Newark will have
the opportunity, during the next three
days to get rid of all the rubbish that
has accumulated since last summer
Council having designated today, We'd
ncsday and Thursday as cleanup days
The Council will arrange for the re
moval Of all rubbish collected
Two Delaware College students arc
reported i'll with typhoid fever. They are
Harvey Lewis Fell. a senior, whose home
is in Wilmington; and John Singley of
Philadelphia. a sophomore. Robert n.
Foulk Of Wilmington another student
who was reported TO have been i'll with
typhoid fever, IS greatly improved and
Il is said his almcnt was not typhoid
Charles " Strahorn is on q bt siness
trip to Detroit Mich.
Eleanor Townsend, daughter of Mr.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
NEWS Of A DAY
FROM THE STATE
Fire Destroys Valuable Files IN
Office of Delaware State News,
at Dover.
TO ENFORCE SPEED RULES
Strawberry Prospects IN Sussex
County Are Fine, and Help in
Picking is All That is Needed.
TO ENFORCE SPEED RULES
From Every Evenings Correspondent i

From Every Evenings Correspondents.
Georgetown. May Is Straw berries
are beginning to ripen in lower Delaware
and within the next tWo weeks. II weather
conditions remain favorable, shipments to
city markets will lie actively under way.
According TO some growers. the heavy
frusts of ten days ago did not damage the
berries to the extent that was at first
feared. Predictions are that the crop will
lc large
For several Years, berry culture has
proven to lie one of the hest money
making propositions to the farmers OF
Delaware and the high prices that have
prevailed for tho past three or four years
have resulted in nearly every grower
greatly increasing his acreage. Last season
some of the growers averaged $1,000 per
acre from their berries, and IN some
instances the crop was sold to brokers
with the understanding that labor should
bc furnished bv the purchaser e. gather
them. Growers are going 70 bc handicap
ped with this seasons crop, and unless
they arc able 10 import foreign labor,
mas lose thousands Of dollars, l1v crops
gong to waste for lack oi pIckcrs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18

pastor Of the church, the same 10 take
effect this month
About 100 guests were present, repre-
senling every church in town Martin -.
Bnrrs aud Rev r. L. Donaghay each
spoke expressing regret because of the
removal of Dr. Moore from the town.
The choir gave several vocal selections.
DR. Moore has purchased home in
Wayne, Pa, and viii move there SOON.
lie has served Forest Church ns pasior
for 30 Yenra.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
nd Mrs. George L. Townsend. is III with

and Mrs. George l.. Townsend. is i'll with
measles
Mike PLAN, a senior at Delaware
College and backield star on the foot
ball team last fall. will go to California
after graduating, next month. His parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Plam, will soon
move from New York to the Pacific Coast
State. Louis PLAN, another son, who gradi-
ated from Delaware last year, will ac-
company his parents to California.
In the first of the series of class base
ball games, yesterday afternoon the
Juniors defeated the Seniors, l3 to 2, in
a six-inning game. The Freshmen and
Sophomores will play this afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
BOY DISAPPEARS.

I.ewes. May is Charles Lutz, aged
Il years, a boy from a children homo.
who las teen living with Mr.. aud Mrs
John Wilson for several years at thc pavil
CovCr,.llc farm. near town. nlystcrIously
disappeared on Tuesday evening, May IL,
and rothng has been seen or heard Of hum
since He left wearing his working clothes
and took no other clothes with him.
II j. not known whether he met with
fo,. play or IS wandering around looking
fnr j Lck nLacc nf ahoae
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
FIRE IN NEWSPAPER PLANT.

Dover. May Is Yesterday morning.
fire broke out in the Delaware State
News Office, supposedly caused br d
match being thrown into some waste
paper IN the cellar after the lanltor had
made firc in the furnace. Mr.. Stevens
Of the News endeavored to pu1 the FIRE
out with pals Of water. but il soon spread
with such raplditv that the Robbins
hose company was summoned and e.x-
tinruishni the fire III short order
The damage was not great bat some
valuable paper files stored III the cellar
were destroyed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
DIAMOND STATE GRANGE.

Stanton May 1S-Damond State
Grange, in Stanton Hall, last evening,
discussed She condition of Newport Pike
IL was the feeling of the members that
something should be done regarding re-
pairs on the pike as this road will soon be
the main thoroughfare leading to Will
mington, other roads being rebuilt, and
soon to be closed to traffic.
Another subject discussed was the fact
that the bridges on the pike are only sup
posed to bear up under the weight of
four tons, while some of tho trucks using
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
APPLY POSLAM
STOP ALL WORRY
OVER SICK SKIN

Discourage AZ once the progress ~ any
skin disorder by spreading Poslan gently
over it. II you are distressed by eczema
Or other itching troubles remember hat
P0slam supplies at once soothing, c0pi-
ing influence To aggravated skin, that It
stops the fiery itching, that it ezerts con
centrated healing power, working quickly
and energetically ~ rid your skin ~ ~
evil condition Moreover POslam Nll
not, can not, iniure and IL takes only
little TO prove its benefits
Sold everywhere. For free sample write
to Emergency Tabora tories, 243 West am
81, New York City
Poslam Soap is daily treat ~ trndcr
skins. Contains Poslam.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
NEWS OF LEWES.

Icuo~. May IS Mrs Joseph NJ
Mc,ralf Is III Sea Side Heights, ~ J., for a
few weeks. hoping TO improve her health.
Miss ldna Marvel has secured posi-
tiau ia Wilmington.
Misses Thcodocia and Margaret Mar
shall are visiting in Philadelphia for few
day,
N. Virdcn Burton of Wilmington spent
tho weekend here with his family
Mr. and Mrs G. Holmes Martin are re-
cr.ving congratulations upon the arrival
IL fine baby boy. weighing ten pounds.
Mrs. Jane Marshall Of Philadelphia Is
spending few days with her sister Mrs
Il q. Marshall. in Pilot Town.
Colonel Robert Arncl is in Philadelphia
u guest OF DR. W d. " Hall
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
DELAWARE GRANGE.

Newport, May Is. Delaware Grange
of Newport, in Red Mems Hall, last even
ing, was addressed by Mrs. Ina J. ".
Perkins, director of Reconstruction Com
mission OF Delaware, ON Child Welfare
Work" Mrs. Perkins told Of the work
already accomplished by the commission
through the establishment of health
centers in Wilmington and rural vicinitics
and the examining of children in the
schools.
An interesting program was announced
for next week, when Mrs. Deborah Bair
will have charge Of the lecturers hour.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
SAFETY FROM SPEEDING.

Seaford. Niav lS.-In order to make
Seaford q place Of safety from auto accl-
dents. Town Council has placarded the
town with notices, calling attention to
the town ordinances regarding automo-
biles.
The speed limit shall not exceed u
miles peT hour. cut-outs must be closed
ears properly lighted. blow at I'D crossings
park on right side of street Some arrests
have occurred to those disobegng the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
TALKED TO GYM CLASS.

Newark. Nav IS.-Niss Anna Clark.
National y W c. A. secretary. address
al the members Of the Young women Z
gvm" class and their friends at the
y" building. last night. This meeting
marked the close of the series Of
ten gym lessons, under the direction Of
Miss Aiuchmore Of the Wilmington y
" c. A.
a movement is now under way to have
outdoor exercise during the summer
months and tennis court Will probably
h. provided
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
RECKLESS AUTO DRIVERS.

Dover, May lS For the past week
Dover seems 10 have been the target for
general reckless driving and utter dis
regard Of law, life or limb
Saturday night or early Sunday morn
ing some reckless driver made o regular
circle on Dover Green, cutting into the
ground and grass The officers have n
good description Of the car and an early
arrest ia looked for.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
RUSH ON FRUIT CRATES.

Scaford, May 18--Seaford manu-
facturers Of fruit packages are rushed 10
capacity getting supplies on hand in
advance for the fruit season. which is
expected 10 open in few days
A few early Strawberries have already
been picked, but not enough of them have
ripencd 10 shin The early berries were
injured by the recent frosts. but the late
one are nnhurt and large cr0p will be
harvested
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
BOY RUN DOWN AND HURT.

Dover. May William Dawes. son
Of Arthur +. Dawes, aged about ~ wears
while on his way home from school
Yesterday afternoon, riding his bicyc!e
70 his fathers farm III st Jones Neck
became confused on South State street
when an automobile and q wagon came
along In the mlE-up, Dawes was thrown
1o the ground and tile Wiioei- Fl thc &aaor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18

and also the name card Of the owner,
either Mrs. Taylor or Miss Taylor ~
Marshallton
A Kent county veterinarian. on his
way down the State. saw the Wilmington
party after he had found the pocketboos,
10 Yhnfn he reInfnd the find
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18

this road weigh considerably more than
this, thus weakening the bridges
A vocal solo WINS rendered by Mrs.
George Denney.
Next Monday night viii be Temperance
night, and there will be speakers on this
subject. Monday evening, May 81, there
will be n memorial service
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
Delaware SchooImasters' Outing.

n. v Holloway, president Of the Della.
ware Schoolmaster's Club, has invited
local male school teachers, professors,
superintendents and members Of the
club 10 participate in an outing to Lewes
on Friday and Saturday, May 2s and %
II is expected that representatives Of
Delaware College will nike tho trip also
A preliminary banquet will be gwen in
Loves, at $50 Friday evening. After
breakfaat on 9atnrday morning tho party
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
RED LION DEMOCRATIC
DELEGATES

Delaware City, May lS.-At a recent
meeting Of the Democratic voters Of Red
Lion hundred, the following delegates
were unanimously elected to the Demo-
cratic State convention. with the privilege
Of naming their alternates: ]. Amos Col
ans, Harry Rose. Benjamin Dunlap, r T
Cann and John W Carrow.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
FAREWELL TO PASTOR AND WIFE

Middlctown, May ia reception was
given Rev. Francis II. Moore md Mrs.
Moore in the lecturcroom of Forest Pros
bytorian Church, Friday evening. DR..
Moore has presented his resignation na
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18

will take 4 six-h0lr cruise and fishing trip
on the bay, the arrangements for the
cruise having been made by Jewes
business men.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18

ran over his back, inflicting serious in
juries.
After being treated by local physician,
he was taken to his home in an automo-
bile
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18
NEWS OFLOST POCKETBOOK.

Dover, May ia gentleman living
at Talleyvillc, while in Dover, yesterday,
told of the finding by.a Wilmington man
Of lady'a pocketbook. with money in il.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-18

Every time you drive your car along
q track or a ruf ira a country road
you are taking some life our of your
Iires.
Worn frogs and switches often
cause small cuts. which are rapidly
enlarged by HIe action of gravel and
moisture. Rufs and track SLOTS pinch
the nre. zCcaring atV0y The tread
zCfIere their edges strife IT,
II is goeH 10 avoid such places as
much as possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-10-12

noe chapter were appointed as fol-
lows
AinersGanis.aIsun and Patriotic etiu-
cation. Mrs Ethel J. Viles. chairman.
Mrs. Pauline s. Jones. Mrs. Alice #.
A dams. Ms Edith K Fisher. Mrs.
Beatrice North. Mrs. Alice Wvuan
Mrs. Alice Il Reid. Mrs Lillian
Swift
Conservation ana thrift. Mrs LII
ian Campbell. chairman. Mrs. Ser
ina Williams. Mrs. Mabel r. ThUmp-
son Mrs, Mabel Lyons
Magazine. Mrs. BeH1rire North.
chairman. Mrs. Martha Harris. Miss
Lucy Bowditch. Mrs. Susie BricEert
Historical and literary Reciprocity
Mrs. LucIs V &. CARL. chairman
.d~s Lillian r Barker. Mrs ANGELA
p. Lerz. Mrs. Lacie 2 Lewis.
National old trails and roads and
preservation OF historic spots. Mrs
IalIlian Swift. chairman, Mrs Lillian
T Sherburne, Mrs. Alice Eedwell.
Mrs Emma G Morse
CorreGt use Of the flag. Mrs. LII
liam SherDurne. chairman Mrs.
Sarah H Sterson. Mrs. Carrie HoI-
way. Mrs, Bertha Randall
International relations Mrs. Alice
T. Admins. chairman. MIS- Alice Wy