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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-09

gram was enhanced by number
given by Thomas Bryan. "a student
Of lIaInpdcn- Sidey College. and n
reading. which was most delight
fully rendered. by Miss Rose John
son Wills. Il noted reader Of Norfolk.
and Il cousin OF Miss Matte Spencer
Wills OF the Conservatory faculty.
Miss Mary Moss another member OF
the Conservatory faculty. gave two
beautiful piano selections and "a
charming number was given by lit,
tie Miss Mary Elizabeth burger
youngest pupil Of the conscrvatory.
\ large crowd was present and the
enthusiasm and interest felt by all
was demonstrated BY the hearty APP
piausc given each member taking
part on tn" program.
Mrs. c. II. Cunningham spent tn"
past week with her daughter. Mrs
H. H. Bridrctorth. of Kcnhridrc.
Master William ellis. Of tho Lynch
burg High school. was guest Of his
mother. Mrs. May Gills. during the
past week END.
Miss Lucille Barnes. OF Richmond
has been a recent visitor to her Sis
ter. Mrs. II. l.. Iiudrins.
Mr.. and Mrs w r.. England went
to Richmond Tuesday To spend "A
few days. during which time Mr.
England who has been suffering re-
comfy from ncuri,is. Will consult a
specialist.
Edwin Lancaster. OF Petersburg.
spent the past weekend with his
home people here.
pinckncy Young was visitor 10
/ Richmond last week.
Mrs. II. II. Birdwcll. Of BirminS
ham. Ala. IL the guest OF MIR. and
Mrs. W. l.. Pirdwcll.
Mrs. w. T.. Garnctt Is on Visit
to daughter in South Carolina.
Mrs. Il. NJ. Cox and Mrs George
richardson will be hostcss"s to the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-09

Wen br glad to eS-
plain the wonderful
"dircct-action" princi-
pie Of this Gas Range.
Equipped with tho
famous "i.orain" oven
Heat Regulator. 4 con-
N"n!oncc no gas range
should be without. Easy
terms.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-09
FARMNILLE

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.l
FARMNllI.E. VA. April S.-A re-
cital was given ut the Conservatory
of Music on last Monday evening.
when the following pupils OF the vo-
cal class of the Conservatory Of
Music were presented in an attrac-
tive program: Misses Helen Black.
jamie Potter, Lucille IIoGe, Dorothy
Smith and Ruby Goodc. The pro-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-09
To Wear Thin Waists
or Sleeveless Dresses
(Rcauty Ton!Cs.D

With the aid Of a dclatonc pastc
it is AN easy matter for any woman
to remove every trace Of hair or fuzx
from face, neck and arms. Enough
of the powdered dclatOne and water
is mixed into a thick paste and spread
on the hairy surface for about
minutes, then rubbed off and the skin
washed. This completely removes
the hair, but to avoid disappointment,
get the dclatone i'll an original pack
aEp.-AdV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-09
WARRENTON

Especial to The Times Dispatch
WARRENTON. VA. April S-AIrs.
Baldwin Day Splman and Miss Peg
EN Spilman have returned to Elway
after spending the winter in Miami.
Fla
Mrs William II. Gaines. with her
TWO little boys. has returned from
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-09
LINED WITH CORK

the same cork that stops bot
tlcs-bcCausc Uncle Sans cX-
pcrts have pronounced cork the
ideal material for refrigerator
Insulation.
Come in and let us show you
the splendid advantages OF tho
NORTH STAR. Easy terms.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-09
NORTH STAR" Refrigerators

You'll find combined i'm the
famous North Star ItcfriECratorS
cleanliness and economy To Il
far greater degree than in the
ordinary refrigerator.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER TEN

Dear Santa Claus:-I want
that little book called twas the
night before Crismas. And a doll
buggy and doll. And a dollbed
with covers and a pillow. A stock
ing of nuts and candy. l want
some bedroom slippers and a XII
mona. And set of dishes. And
a game. And set of dominoes.
And ironing board and a iron.
Dear Santa Claus, l don't expect
all these things. But give me what
you can spare"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER IL

Dear Santa Claus:-I am 60
ing to tell you what l want for
Christmas. want a crying G.
walking Doll for Christmas. Oh
yes Santa Claus l have little
nephew he is " years old and he
would like to have a horse he calls
them woo woos and l have an
other little nephew he is about 7
months old he would like to have
a rattle. 1 don't think l will have
any money to spend for Christmas
SO | thought would like to write
to you to see what you will send
to me. Your little friend"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER SEVEN

Dear Santa Claus:-I am lit
tie girl, six years old. and CAM
write very well yet so mama is
writing this for for me. VIII you
please bring me some little dishes,
a table cupboard. stove and a doll
buggy. wish you a merry Christ
mas"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER EIGHT

Dear Santa Claws: We are
sending in our names to be sent to
the Elks. There are five of us
girls. We do not care for toys.
We would rather have some
clothes. There is nine in our fam
lily and my father has no work.
We have got the chickenpox and
we won't get to go no where this
Christmas"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER SIX

Dear Santa Claus: If you give
me anything for Xmas | would
like a pair Of shoes. My shoes are
all wore out. would like new
dress If you could give me one. l
would be pleased to have some
candy and nuts also but / need
clothes more. Yours truly"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER 81

Dear Santa CIaus:-wm
please send me pair Of slins' wv
ana some marbles with about pDg's y
steelies. And anthing Won oaS y
spare for my sister. | did rsaa saa
awfully bad to have a "a 'ru' saa
and an electric train but nv d.Ssa Ssa
thinks six years too little for au' .sass
| hope you have a happy Chris
mas and thank you for ali ~.
things" w
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER 20

Dear Santa:-I am little girl
12 years old and last night I read
in the paper about your lovely Of
fer for Xmas. I wish for sleep
ing dollies and little box of
goodies to devide with my three
brothers. l will certonly thank
you many times If 1t is possable
to let me have these IL not am
lovingly yours, anyway and good
girl"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NuMRER IA

"Dear Old Santa Claus:-Just
a line to let you know what
want. am a girl 10 years old. |
live in the country and l want a
dolly and some hair ribbons. My
little sister, three years old, wants
a dolly too. have lots Of brothers
that would like to have something
if you please, dear old Santa Claus.
Lovingly"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER 25

Dear Santa Claus:--I am 10
tie girl, eleven years of age !
have four brothers, three of whi,h
are older than myself, one i II. 4.
baby three years old, also two a.. ii
ters which are small. All are % %.
ing to school but the two littsst
ones. know dear Santa Clan.
you won't forget us this wear y
you did last year we had the small.
pox SO Of course you could M.
come. hope you will bring ia
lot OF things and pretty thing,
this year. My address is--n
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER FOUR

Dear Santa Claus:--I am out
of clothes and would like pair of
shoes and dress and would like
coat If you could spare it. My
mamma has been sick for two
week weeks and could not work
snd my pape is crippled and can't
work. My papa needs some clothes.
too. am eleven and am small for
my age"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER 16

Dear Santa Claus:-I want a
book and some games and some
blocks and I want small doll
with real hair, one that will not
break when small children play
with her. One that is dressed like
baby. 1 want a hot water bottle
for Jimmy. Yours truly"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER TWO

Dear Santa: / would like to
have some wool socks size 8la
and some knitted mittens and some
toys am years old l have a
little brother 6 years old he wants
boat, ball and train and cam
dy and nuts for are family. Merry
Christmas to santa"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER THREE

Dear Santa Claus; II am lit
tie Salem boy nine years old. /
80 to the Garfield scool. am in
the 3B class. see by The Capital
Journal you wanted all little boys
and girls to write to you. Now
Santa l would like a small gift If
you pleas. MN name is"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16

NUMBER IS

II am a little girl. / am in the
fourth grade l have lived with
my parents in Salem for tree
years. l am going at the Christmas
tree at the armory with my mama.
hope l may get present from
YOU. Yours truly"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER Is

Dear Santa:-I am going to
write few lines to tell you what
we need. Clothing and shoes. We
don't care for toys. There are Z
OF us children 1 am going to name
them. We thank you Santa for
not fore getting us. Your
friend"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER 21

Dear Santa;-Bring me nice
warm slip over sweater or suit
so that can go to Sunday school.
am IL years old. l have moth
ing but my school clothes. Also
1 have a little brother that wishes
the same. Yours truly"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER 10

Dear Santa Claus:--As my
hands are very cold going to
school l would like some mittens
and doll and some candy and
nuts. P. S.-Our little baby bro
ther wants a rattle box. Your
friend"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16

with classes for all ages. Two serv.
ices at IL a. m. Junior church down
stairs for young people s to 16 wear.
old. DR.. Riddel will address m
young people. The theme for NJ.
stairs will be: "The Reality 81
Cod Epworth League devotional
meeting at $3.50 p. m. Come at 8
o'clock and get acquainted. va
call special attention to the evening
service at 1880. An evening 81
Christmas music will be furnished
by the choir, included in which will
be q Christmas sermouette by the
pastor. The program of music is AZ
follows: THE -Redemption-A sacred
A n \ -
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER, %

Dear Santa Claus:-wiu !.
please remember me for NV : A you
Is not working and l am afys,S Sady !,
would not have anything, AN a,.i !
remember my little brotbar. A,sa
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER NINE

Dear Santa:--I am six years
old. | want train and stockings
and" remainder of letters pen
ciled hieroglyphics. done by a lit
tie boy, entirely illegible).
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16

and bank. Yours"
at the armory. Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Caswell, pastors of the Alliance
work. Residence 425 north Winter
street. Phone 921J.
WEST SALEM METHODIST
EPISCOPAL = Alexander Haw-
thorne, pastor. Sunday school Gas
a. m. Matthew A. Goodspeed, sup
erintendent. Just to learn how Jesus
treated others. His attitude to-
wards friendly and unfriendly peo-
pie, should be a lifelong blessing
to US, Jesus among friends and
foes" will be the subject for con-
sideration tomorrow morning. Let
the whole family be present. There
is a place and welcome for all.
Church service in the morning at II
O'Clock. Sermon subject "Frienship. !"
Epworth Leagu devotional meeting
at $50 p. m. The devotion mani
Tested by the young people is a
reason for the increasing attendance
and interest. If you have not been
there yet make a visit tomorrow
evening. You will find a welcome
and a profitable time. Preaching at
7:3O p. m. "The Gladdening Stream
Regular prayer meeting Thursday
evening 7:3O p. m.
CENTRAL CONGREGATIONAL
Corner 18th and Ferry. Clayton
Judy, minister. 10 a. M. Sunday
school and church combined sery-
Ice. Classes for all ages and a spe-
cial program of inspiration and up-
lift. 4 p. m. Junior Christian En-
deavor. $50 Senior and Intermed-
late Christian Endeavor for all the
young people. 1880 Evening service
of song, worship and sermon. sub
jeet, "The Modern Christmas
Spirit" Midweek service on Thurs
day evening at 1880. You always re-
ceive a cordial welcome here.
SOUTH SALEM FRIENDS-S
Commercial and Washington streets,
Bible school, 10 a. m. Morning wor-
ship, IL o'clock. C. E. at $3.50 and
evening church service at 7:3O. On
Thursday evening, Dec. 21, at 7:3O
our Bible school will render a
christmas program. You are cordial
ly invited to this program and to
all other services Of the church.
Swabb pastor. DR.. Carl E. |
Miller, superintendent of s. s. Mrs.
Eva KigAtlinger, president of C. e. /
BETHANY RHFORMED-Corner
'f Capitol and Marion streets. Sun
lay school at 10 a. m. German
service IL a. m. No eve
ing service. NJ. Denny, pastor.
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
Corner of 5th and Gaines. Sabbath
Ichool at 1890 and preaching at
.l:30 a. m. Young peoples meeting
1t 1880 led by Mrs. A. C. Nelson.
sabbath the 23rd the pastor will
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER FIVE

Dear Santa Claus:--I would
like doll. pair mittens, hair rib
bon and some candy and nuts.
our friend
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER II

Dear Mister Santa Claus:-My
name is -- and l am G
years old. I would like you &C
bring me a motorcycle, sixty cents,
auto, Is cents, violin, a train and
track"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER ONE

lJear Santa Claus: --- Please
send me a pair of roller skates /
like candy and nuts to with
love-"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER l2

Dear Santa Claus: - Please
send me bicycle and 1 like candy
and nuts for Christmas. Yours
truly"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
III VIII You Play
You Are Santa
YRN For One?
Today Santa Claus needs 25 helpers.

Today Santa Claus needs 25 helpers
Without these assistants there are going to be 25
little Salem boys and girls whom the jolly old fellow
not reach on his Christmas Eve rounds.
They have each written to st. Nick in of The
Capital Journal Here their letters, each bear
ing number.
Will you pick by number make up package,
mark it plainly with the number you pick and send the
package to the Christmas Relief Committee the Eks
Temple
These only a part of the kddies who have
written to Santa but they all good little boys and
girls who must not be forgotten.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER 13

Dear Santa Claus:-I want a
little rolling pin, new doll, a
pink dress and brown stockings
and a bank. Yours"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16

speak on the subject of Divine
Healing" SO many are asking if
the work performed in Albany was
of God. You are invited to attend
any or all Of these services. "These
were more noble than those in
Thessalonica, in that they received
the word with all readiness of mind
and searched the scriptures daily,
whether those things were So" Acts
17:11. N. G. Erntson, pastor.
COTTAGE STREET EVANGELI-
CAL-North Cottage, near Center.
Usual morning services tomorrow.
Sunday school at 10 o'clock, Miss
Pauline Remington, superintendent.
Sermon at IL by rof J. T. Matt
hews of Willamette University. All
most cordially welcome. No evening
service at this church.
SCANDINAVIAN METHODIST
EPISCOPAI-15th and Mill streets.
David G. Hassel, pastor. Sunday
morning worship at II o'clock. Sun
day school at IL o'clock. Gust An
derson, superintendent. Evening SER
vice at 8 o clock. Midweek service
Wednesday evening, at O'Clock.
The Girls Club will meet Thursday
evening, December 21st at the home
of Mrs. Gust Ostrin, 467 north 18th.
Come out to these meetings and
catch the Christmas spiritl
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16
NUMBER %

Dear santa:--I want n.,.
gun or q pile driver. From vsOs
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16

| Masonic Temple open every day
except Sunday and holidays from
ILLS to $3.50 p. m. All are cordial
ly invited to our services and to
our reading room.
FIRST Observation-Disclosures
Willis Long, minister. 9:45 a. M.
Sunday school. Mr.. H. E. Barrett,
superintendent. Mr.. H. @. Wyatt,
assistant superintendent. Depart
ments and classes for all ages. IL
a. m, Morning worship. Sermon
Jesus, as His Enemies Saw Him. I"
by the minister. This is second in
the series on the person Of Jesus
The choir will sing by the Waters
of Babylon" by Hall. 6:30 p. m.
Christian Endeavor Societies, topic,
THE Glorious Gains of Fidelity"
Rev. 2:1-10. Mr.. Chas. T. Num- win
lead the Senior meeting, Mr.. Hugh
Adams the Advance Intermediate
Mr.. Dwight Adams the Intermed-
late, and Miss Eleanor Wright the
Junior. 1880 p. m. Popular evening
service. Special music, congregation
al singing and sermon "The Making
of a Man." by president E. r.
Franklin of Union College, Barbers-
vile, KY. President Franklin is an
interesting and forceful speaker and
the public is invited to hear his ad-
dress on this subject which is of
vital interest to all. The Sunday
school teachers and workers will
hold the regular monthly conference
Tuesday evening 1880 in the church
parlor. Thursday 7:30 p. m. regular
church night. Prayer meeting, carol
singing and lessons from the Christ
mas story will be features of the
program.
CHRISTIAN AND MISSIONARY
ALLIANCE-Haye been holding
special services in the w. G. T. u.
hall for the past five weeks, with
DR.. F. J. Belts as evangelist. They
have been crowded out the seat
ing capacity being insufficient for
those desiring to attend. The public
will be glad to know the Sunday
services are to be held in the
Armory. Afternoon service 2:3O and
evening 1880. Also Tuesday, We'd
lesday, Thursday, Friday afternoons
md evenings in the Armory 2:30
md 1880 P. m. DR.. Belts prays with
,he sick and many can testify to
being divinely healed. Tuesday and
friday are special days for fasting
md prayer for healing. Bring the
ick. The services are interdenomin-
ltional and free for all. Some of
he pastors and many of the diff
erent churches have been in at
receiving help for spirit,
oul and body. There is nursery
nd mothers are invited to come
nd bring their children. The child
en- will be well taken care of by /.
rained attendants, in the nursery lS
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16

JASON LEE MEMORIAL M. E.
Corner north Winter and Jeffer-
son streets. Thomas Acheson, pas
tor. Earl Officer in charge Of the
Junior church. The Christmas sea-
son will find adequate expression
in the services Of the church on the
coming Lords day and the follow
ing week. We will be pleased to
have the public join US in these SER
vices assuring all who come Of the
warmest possible welcome. Sunday
school will convene at 9:45 a. m.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16

LUTHERAN-Christ church on
East State and Eighteenth streets,
Geo. Koehler, pastor. Sunday school
at 9:45 a, m. Divine service in Ger
man at 1880 a. m. Luther league
at 2.30 p. m. Evening service in
English at 1880 p. m. Bible study
and prayer meeting on Thursday at
1880 p. m. Bible school ON Saturday
from 9 to IL a. m. The pastor him
self is the instructor and teaches
the children Gods word.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16

FIRST METHODIST EPIsCo.
PAL-Corner State and Churcl
streets. Blaine +. kirkpatrick, min.
ister. Glass meeting, 9;l5 a. m, G.
P, Litehfield, leader. Sunday schoo
9:45 a. m. H. F. Shanks, acting sup
erintendent. Great plans are being
made for the Christmas exercises
which are to be given by the Sunday
school, on Sunday evening, Decem-
Der Gath. A beautiful pageant is in
preparation, entitled The World s
Christmas Mail" An offering will
be taken at that time for the Child
rem of the World. The annual con-
cert of Christmas music, by the choir
Of the First Methodist Episcopal
church vii be given on this Sunday
evening, December 18th, at 1880 p.
m. Prof. E. W. Hobson, who is di-
reeting the choir, has prepared some
great music, as will be seen by the
program published elsewhere in the
paper. 1t includes anthems by the
choir, violin solos, organ numbers,
special number by the Men Glee
club Of Willamette University, etc.
Admission will be free and the pub
lie is cordially welcome. The morn
ing service today will be of special
interest. This marks the closing
Sunday OF the Willamette Campaign
in which the whole future of the
University is at stake. The speaker
will be DR.. W. M. Dudley, repre-
senting the board of education of our
church "a man of wide experience
who will be we'll worth hearing.
Cleaning Sunday should prove a eli
max in enthusiastic and loyal sup
port to the University ON the part
of this great church here at the
seat Of the college. The pastor has
returned and will be present. Let
rs give unmistakable evidence of
'ur faith in this great Methodist in
ititution which has played and is
destined to play so large a, part
n Methodist history in the north
vest.
CATHOL1C-Rev. J. R. Buck,
'astor. Masses on Sunday at s and
% a. m. Last mass high mass with
'enediction following. Sermon by |
'astor, Christian Education. !"
everyone welcome. There will be a
Midnight mass on Christmas eve and
It 7, 1880, s, $50 and 9 o'clock
n Christmas morning. Midnight
mass will be sung by the regular
hoir with special numbers and mus
c, and the $3.50 mass will be ac-
ompanied by special music by the
tudents of the Academy.
CASTLE CHAPEL UNITED
of 18th st.
nd Nebraska Ave. Sunday school
0 a. m, c. P. Wells, superintendent.
forming worship IL a. m. Junior
hristian Endeavor 6:30 p. m. SEN
" Endeavor 6;3O, Myrtle Bailey,
'ader. Topic for the meeting "The
lorions Gains Of Fidelity" Even
lg services of song and serrson at
30. Ladies Aid Wednesday. Pray,
meeting Thursday 1880 p, m.
on are heartily welcome to all these
'rviees. Geo, Chapman, pastor.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE, FIRST
HURCH-440 Chemeketa street
lnday morning services at IL a.
. Subject of lesson sermon 'Is
le Universe, Including Man,
volved by Atomic Force" Sun
~ school at $3.50 a. m, Wednes-
" evening testimonial meeting
8 O'clock. Reading room 209
Wh0u Won hJqxr
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16

additional Churches on Page 81
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16

Masonic Temple open every day
except Sunday and holidays from
ILLS to $3.50 p. m. All are cordial
ly invited to our services and to
our reading room.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE, FIRST
CHURCH-44O Chemeketa street.
Sunday morning services at IL a.
m. Subjeet of lesson sermon rs
the Universe, Including Man,
Evolved by Atomic Force" Sun
day school at $3.50 a. m. Wednes-
day evening testimonial meeting
at 8 O'Clock. Reading room 2O9
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16

INTERNATIONAL BIBLE STU
DENTS ASSOCIATION - Meet
every Sunday in Derby Hall, corner
Court and High streets, upstairs for
Bible study. Hours from 10 to IL.
All interested in Bible study well
come,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-16

at the armory. Mr.. and Mrs. H..
Caswell, pastors of the Alliance
work. Residence 425 north Winter
street. Phone 921J.