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New Britain herald., 1926-03-31
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lth him some time ago by William
 Hanson of the BridEc water stat" lsnltal for the in2an', BridgcWat"r, ass, Mir. .Ncorn said that Gregory nile in the hospital undor th" lmo Of James Roland, told MT. anson of his associations with lapman and Anderson, and that h" al made numerous trips between ttawa and New York for them iih a suitcase, the contents of hich were unknown 10 him, Mir. icorn said that Roland told Dr. nrson of the train episode when Ec
 supposed to have been on q York train with lapman, thus, if true, proving hapman's offered alibi At the me of the alleged trip Mir. Alcorn Hsists Roland was employed on a ans A tlantic liner, the name Of hich he has withheld for the time om publication.
 Cites Prison Record NIT. AlcOrn claims that the cor
 ct name of Gregory is James Er- ,st Roland, aliAs Rowland. He as born in 1885 at Iroquois. On rio and was sentenced to serve ton |hars In prison at, Kingston, for at mpting to wreck a train, accord to the states attorney. Aftoi Irving part of the sentence Rollani as transferred 10 the insane hos tai at Hamilton, Ontario, According to the states attorney olland's mother is Mrs. Charlotte olland, whose address is in care ot | IFS. Aaron Benson, at Therea. lief. rson county near Watortcwn, N Dcportcd From |. 6. IRolland was dcporied from Og. enburg, N. Y. in August, 1925. as
 undesirable alien and sent tc anada. He was arrested in the nited States later under the name James Ernest Roland. alia' Iaarles W. Gregory, and dcported 4 om Ellis Island iast January tC anada.
 l The information relative to Greg &v WAS obtained by County Dctec 8le Edward !. Hickey for use 1T lurt should Gregory be rrodnce'
 Groehl in the cffort 10 obtain
 aw trial.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31
Convict Gave Tip.

The New York World says it has learned that "pocEmarked" Dillon. a convicted safe blower and burglar, is the mysterious "Nrs. BecswaN' who aided in the capture of Chap man by the Connecticut authorities. According to the paper, Dillon, also known as Frank Adams and by many other aliases, but whose name is J. W. Ruzzell, was serving q term in the state prison at Thomaston, Me, at the time Of the New Britain, Conn, murder and robbery for which Chapman has been sentenced to die. This was last October.
 Dillon upon reading Of Chapman's latest crime. wrote q letter 10 the Connecticut authorities and offered 10 assist them in experimenting Chapman. This letter was referred 10 County Detective Edward J. Hick- ey Of States Attorney Alcorn's staff, Detective Hickey was sent to the prison 10 bargain with Dillon,
 His story Verified.
 It was established that Dillon had hccri on intimate terms with Chap man and Dutch" Anderson, they having met in various prisons in the ras.. Dillons story 10 Hickey was ,.arified i,, many resnpcfs He told Ot
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31
Acorn Accuses Witness

States Attorney Hugh NJ. Alcorn said last night that ho could prove that Charles William Gregory. an- Iother witness who has identified Chapman as a man that he had seen on train going to New York op Ithe night of the murder thereby substantiating the alibi offered by Chapman, was a former convict and a member of Chapman's own gang
 MT. Alcorn said that Gregory, q Canadian, had a criminal record In the dominion which included an ar rest In September, 1919, at Corn wall, Ontario, for threatening the Canadian government, and later was committed to the hospital for the insane at Brockvile, Ontario.
 Gregory was later arrested at Springfeld, Mass, MT. Alcorn said land committed for observation ai Ithe Bridgewater state hospital Bridgewatcr Mass. While there he is alleged to have told pr. William IT. Hanson of his association Wi'F Gerald Chapman and the late George "Dutch" Anderson.
New Britain herald., 1926-03-31
Regrets His Action

He indicated that he relied or thc rosecutor ns a friend, despite this, b muttcrod in approval when th" .agistratc, in granting tho adjourn .ent, said; "Lot this be warning
 boys of your age who may think following in your footsteps. It III be long timo, my boy, before pu sec real sunlight again. Probably bu' 'may never see it again
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
ADVANCE TINE OF
GLEE CLUB CONCERT
TOMORROW NIGHT

rs both the Pomona college men )
glcc club and the Eastern Star ball
are scheduled for tomorrow night,
the high school is cooperating By
advancing the previously announced
hour of S:l5 to 7:4j. In this WAY.
FL Ccntrans will be able to attend
both events.
When the slec club appears in
concert at the high school auditor.
ium, il will present. among other
clever and interesting numbers. what
IS said to be the most successful
woman imPcrsonator today travelling
with college organization.
Virgil Dahl, who fills this roe, has
established Il splendid reputation on
previous Pacific coast tours. and his
act this year is said to surpass any
thing which he has presented in pre-
viouS years.
The Pomona college men : glce
club holds the Southern California
EiStcddfod g!ec club championship.
and has alrea6s iiiS year completed
an intensive Pacific coast tour
which was declared to be a great
triumph.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
EELPHIANS ENJOY
ENGLISH DRAMAS
OF 18TH CENTURY
B. MRS. A. G.. CAMPBELL
Press chairman, Delphian club

NJ yesterdays : meeting. the Del
phian club ccntercd its attention ON
10Th century dramas of England
and no more dcngntful plays have
been given during the year. \ not
able feature was the spirited discus
sion which followed the review of
each Of tn" plays.
To the regret of all, Mrs. Ray
Edgar, who was announced to lead,
could not be present, but she had
prepared Il fine Introductory paper
which Mrs. !. W. Glassford sym
pathcticailv presented. The paper
included a brief biographical sketch
Of Pinero, Mrs. +. f. Anderson fol
lowing with a most excellent and
comprehensive review of "Thc Sec
ond Mrs. Tanqueray, = masterpiece
cf the author. The plot, so modern
in its conception, SO tragic in its
conclusion, strongly appealed to the
class which was reluctant to close
the discussion because of time limit.
Mrs. Dorsey "nitclaw brought to
the study a delightful little sketch
Of Bernard Shaw, with the writings
cf whom most of the class is famii-
lar. Mrs. Il. ". Campbell reviewed
''Gctting Married. a play SO char
artcristic Of the dramatist, and Sc
altogether ridiculous in its dcvoi.
cpmcut and the situations created
by the imaginative genius of the
satirist, that it held to the end the
undivided Interest of the members.
\ short biography Of Charles
Ram Kennedy by Mrs. T. II. Gcb
bic proceeded the review of "Thr
Terrible Meek which was per-
haps the climax to Il most eHtranc-
ing morning. Mrs. Warren Currier
was the reviewer, and presented the
drama most sympathctically, max
ing vivid to all the great theme and
The setting Of this marvellous pro
durtiou. Ms. Currier is markedly
natural in her style, and possesses
the rare art of taking her audience
with h"r to the very end.
Mrs. Il. v. Campbell presided
during Il brief bu.incs> session, Of
ficiallv appointing Mrs. I. y. Bur
ger and Mrs. +. u. Jacobs to reprc.--
sent the local chapter at the general
assembly to be held in Los Angeles
April % at the Ambassador hotc!.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
FEDERATED WONEN'S
CLUBS ORATORECAL
FINALS TOMORROW

Club women of the county and the
public are invited to attend the fin
ais of the Imperial County Fedora
tion of Women s club : oratorical
contest, which will take place at
the Calcxico high school tomorrow
night.
High school orators, chosen in
elimination contests held at the diff
fcrcnt cities of the valley, will com
pete for the honor of winning the
silver loving cup offered by the
federation.
Tomorrow night $ competition is
the second annual oratoric1l contest
for the club trophy, which is to be
come the permanent property of the
school winning it for three success
Slve years. Last year Holtvillc was
the winner. Previous to that time
the federation has sponsored SINH
Tar contests, but prizes went to the
individual winners.
Milton Finley will represent the
local high sc:ioo; in the tInals. Fin
ley 5 subject is THE Call to Ae-
tion. Finley placed first in the
elimination held here earlier in the
week.
Others entering the contest here.
named IN the order of rank bcstow-
ed ON their orations by the Judges,
were Evelyn Pope, who gave 'fhc
Cali to Arms;' Donald Kennedy.
" Impeachment of Warren Hast
ingS; Erma Ehmkc, THE Call to
Action. and Malcolm Spence.
" "Faith.'
Judges serving were Rev. George
\. Hartman, Rev. Arthur L. Schultz
and Rev. W. II. Bodcn.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
MOTHERS INVITED
TO ATTEND e.. X.
PARTY AT HIPASS

Girl Reserves Of the high school
are planning weekend outing at
the y W. G. \. camp at lIipaS,, to
which al of their mothers are in
vitcd.
Plans for the trip include leaving
the high school gymnasium at :
o clock Saturday morning, return
ing Sunday aftcruouu. TranSpor-
tnticu and meals viii bc furnished.
The charge for IL" trip is $l.50 each.
Every member of the party must
supply her own bedding, and those
making the trip are cautioned to
take "A good supply, as the weather
may be cool. Plenty Of warm wraps
viii also be needed.
Advisors who will accompany the
party are Mrs. Frank Graham, Miss
Vida Young. Miss Edith lIcdrick
and Mrs. Evalcna Moore.
It is hoped that Il number of the
mothers vii join the party TO assist
as chaPcroncs.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
NESDAWES NUTTALL
AND SWEENEY GIVE
BRIDGE LUNCHEON

Mrs Minor NJ. Sweeney and Mrs.
Fred Nuttall were joint hostcsses
at delightful bridge luncheon Civ
Ell yesterday ut the country home
of Mrs Sweeney, west of the city.
The affair complimcnted Mrs.
Vaughn Thompson.
\ color scheme of pink and white
proved artistic, and was emphasized
by the flowers, candles and place
cards. Clever favorS were used
In the bridge contest, Mrs. b. l..
Roberts and Mrs. l.. Il. Phillev turn
ed in the prize winning scores.
Those present included Mesdames
Thompson, J. X. Mitchell, William
Reed, John McNeece, r. H. Cary.
Harry Horton. A. NJ. Williams.
Theodore Groeuc. John 7. Rice, Fred
Kenyon, l.. Il. PhIlev, B. l.. Roberts,
Norman +. Dupont. George \. Hart
man, Miss Rose Sammons. Mrs.
Ward McGrew of Meloland, and the
two hosteSses.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
Plans for Next Year
Discussed at CIub'S
Executive Board Meet

Members of the executive board
of the Woman S Ten Thousand club
who will serve for the 1926 81 club
year, held an all day meeting in
the tea room yesterday. A pot luck
luncheon was served at noon.
Plans for the next years work re-
ccived attention, the personnel of
committees was tentatively outlin-
ed, and other matters of club policy
discussed.
Board members present were Mes
danes j. Drummond Huston, ID. B.
Roberts, w. w. McEucn, Eugene
Ross, $. Emmett Allen, Charles f..
Scott, Martin b. O'Bricn, Arthur
Edgar and Charles +. Soncs.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08

was spent, clever contest forming
diversion for the afternoon. Mrs.
Arthur Farley won the prize.
\ short business meeting was held
and it was voted that flowers bc
sent to fellow club member, Mrs.
o. l.. James, who is i'll in hospital
in san Diego, after a serious opera,
ton performed ten days ago.
Dcncious refreshments were scrN'
ed late in the afternoon.
Special guests We're Mrs. Ethel
O'Ncil, MIS-. Milton Biggcrstaft,
Mrs. W. A. Swcrdfcgcr, Mrs. Virgil
Edwards, Mrs. W. O. Pond, Mrs.
Homer Spear, Mrs. Laurence Rich
ards.
Members present were Mcsdames
Claude Smith, Il. Neitcrt, Dan Scott,
Fred Walker. Arthur Farley, &. G.,
Richards. G. c. Tucker, w. q. Herd
man, Alex Never, Ralph Engebrct-
SON, Charles Forsbcrg and the host
cSS.
Mrs. Will Meyer entertained in
honor Of the birthdays of her two
sons WaIdrip and Clement, and Miss
Iacqueliue Cook, all of whose birth
days are nearly together.
About so children were present to
play bames and eat lee cream and
.3keS with ,he Young honorccs.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
Members of ". E. Ladies'
Al d Are Guests of
Mrs. Eugene Williams

With about SO members and
guests in attendance, the Ladies Aid
Of the Methodist church held a sue
ocssful all day meeting 1T the home
Of Mrs. Eugene Williams Tuesday.
Mrs. Williams was assisted by
Mcsdamcs j. ". Cook and Leslie
Mcconnell who also acted as hostess
for the day.
The day was spent in sewing for
the aid. \ pot luck luncheon was
served at noon. following which q
business session was called to order
~ Mrs Frank W. Young. During
The meeting il WIS reported that the
aid had cleared S1l1 from its ac-
tivities during the last month and
that 10 calls had been made.
An interesting feature Of the aft
crnoCn was an exchange of house
hold hints, each member Iii turn
telling of some labor saving process
Or improved method of work.
The next meeting of the society
will be held at the .home Of Mrs. II.
H'hacker, 4S1 Euclid avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
CHURCH WOMEN OF
VALLEY WILL MEET
IN CITY APRIL 20

April 20. has been set for the date
Of valley wide meeting of church
women of Nll denominations 4
luncheon will be served at the hotel
Barbara Wcr,l ut 1880.
The purpose of the gathering is
announced us being the rcorgun-
l/atlon of county wide fedora
ton of missionary societies.
Miss Laura II. Parker of New
York City will be one OF the princi-
pal speakers. Miss Parker is exccu-
tive supervisor of migrant work for
the Council of Women for Home
Missions. Miss Louise Shields, who
has been studying conditions
among the MeXicans of the valley
for the same organization, will also
speak.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
o. E. S. BAIL TO
BE OUTSTANDING
EVENT OF THE WEEK

Plans for the l7th annual ball to
be given hv Signal Chapter O. F.
5, No. 276 tomorrow night are prac-
tically completed, and Indicate that
the affair viii be Il brilliant event.
= The ball will lie open to all East
ern Star and Masonic families and
their friends.
Special decorations and other de
lightful features have been planned.
and large crowd which will in
cludc visitors from other parts OF
the valley. is eXnected.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
MRS. Y. X. FRANCIS
EN7ERTAINS WITH
BRIDGE LUNCHEON

A charming bridge luncheon took
place yesterday when Mrs. Vaughn
r. Francis, assisted nv her daugh-
ter, Miss Catherine Lillian Francis,
who is home from school for the
Easter vacation. entertained ut the
Francis home on Len Rev avenue.
Carrying out dainty color
scheme of pink and green. pink ros-
es centered each table. Pink roses
and carnations were used in the 9th
er decorations. Dainty place cards
maIked-th covers for the guests at
seven group tables.
Mrs. Robert w. Campbell won the
high score prize at bridge, Mrs. Rob
ert. Whitelaw took second place, and
Mrs. Fred II. Eldred, low.
Gucsts hidden included Mcsdames
Haward =. Never, Robert w. Camp
bai, l.. c. House, Forrest Kutz, Don
C.rBitler, II. l.. Loud, Frank f. An
deson, John Stewart Ross. Mont J.
Reid, l.. 7. Sargent, +. L. Garth
wa,te, +. 4. Francis, Robert +. kcp-
ley, Dorsey Whitelaw. Il. b. White
Ian, J. L. Davis. Tom Gill. 5. II.
Enbury, Albert W Hale.
'Mesdamcs F. H. Eldred, Il. y.
Wjtson. f. y. Smith, Nern Bishop.
Wslham Dawson, William Fleming,
Hurry l.. Barker. Leta Bryan. and
Mss Margaret Fleming of FL Cen
tIS
sOut of town guests invited were
Ahisdames NJ. c. Blanchard, j. X.
Fshring, w. F. Mosher and Gordon
Schneider, Holtville; Miss katherine
Steele, Coronado. and Mrs. John An
dfews Jr.. Imperial.
.h 100000 high school is being
bsilt at Carlim, Nevada.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
To H0id Council of
(iub Presidents at
EScOndtaO April ~

Mrs. +. u. Jacobs, county prcsi-
dent OF Federated Women : clubs
announces that she has received
notification of council of club
presidents for the southern district.
4he council Will take place at Is,
condiuo on Monday. Apl1l -. at the
EscouJido VI omen cIub.
Lunchcou reservations should be
placed with Mrs. John Scott, Plac-
cntia, California.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
WOrnen's Notes

New York.-Thc Gay of the par
,ntal instinct has passed and nat
ural born parents ar" no more,
according to Mrs. Daphne Drake,
officer Of the Child Study aSsocia-
tion Of America.
New York.-liirls arc more rNpcn-
siVc than boys. According to5lifc
insurance statistics, Just released. to
raise Il girl to thc age Of ls costs
SO.l61 and a boy costs %6.077. The
difference is mostly in clothes.
Washington. - CougrcsSwo ~ Il y
Mrs. Julius Kahn, Republican,, Cal
ifornia, knows what the queen Of
England feels like on occasion. for
She had Telegram from her oldest
son, observing "thc royal family
IF England has nothing on You. =
II was intended as an advice that
Julius Kahn Ir. like the Prince of
Wales had fallen from his horse and
sustained fracture of the leg.
III Dorado county farmers are
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
Mrs. r. Anderson to
Entertain Literature
Section at Oaklcilde

Members of the literature section
of the Woman 5 Ten Thousand club
have been invited by Mrs Frank +.
Anderson to be her guests for the
next meeting, which will be on April
20. Mrs. Anderson plans to enter
tain her guests at hcr mountain
cottage at Oakwilde for the day.
1h" completion of Acts , and i
Of " MacbetE,' which the section
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08

y recent farm meeting in Butte
county was attended by 10 per
sons.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08

The pouItrymcn of Lassen com
ty are placing labels ON every box Of
eggs sold.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
MARRIAGE or LOCAL
PAIR SOLEJTNFZED
AT PALMER HOME

\ q0ict wedding was solemnized
yesterday at the home of Dir. and
Mrs. r. l.. Palmer, when Miss Effic
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08

johnson and George Stowcll, both
of this city, were married. kcv.
Edward II; Law, pastor Of the State
Street Christian church, officiated.
Mrs. Stowcll Is rhe daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Hall, who came
to FL Centre few months ago. Mr..
Stowcll las resided ..kere for the
past four years, and is manager
of Palmer Brothers packing sheds.
The Stowells will make their fu-
turc home ON Brighton avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08

is studying, will be accomplished
at that time. ldrs. d. b. Roberts
will act as the leader.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08
j. SOCIAL NEWS
MELOL4ND SOCIAL
EVENTS FOR WEEK
by Press staff Correspondent

MELOLAND, April S.-Thc an.
nual dinner given by the women of
the Melolaud club in honor of their
husbands, was held ut the Melo-
land school house last Saturday eve.
ming.
Following dinner a musical pro
gram was presented. Mrs. Fred
Walker. violiniSt: Mrs. Ben Chris
tian. pianist. and George Lindsey,
mandolinist. presented several pop
ular numbers. Mrs. Ethel O'Ncil.
soprano rendered several beautiful
numbers, accompanied by Mrs. Ben
Christian. Miss Mildred Smith pre-
sentcd several piano selections
The musical program WAS followed
by games and contests in which
Mrs. Ward McGrcw, Richard Mcr-
Til and Karl Engebrctson We're win
ners Of prizes. Dancing completed
the cvcuig. About - people were
present. including the children.
The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil
was the scene of a merry
party Saturday night in honor Of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. 0. Williams of Los
Angeles. The guests were old time
friends of the Williams including
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Z. Sargent, Nh and
Mrs. Kip Cog-ins, Mr.. and Mrs. IL.
p. Pope. all of FL Centre, and Mr..
and Mrs. F. Davis of Los Angeles.
Daurinr and cards formed the di-
version Of the evening. Mrs. Cog
gins won first prize at bridge.
The Mcloland club was cntertain-
ed Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. ". d. Johnston, who
was assisted in entertaining by Mrs.
John Zcnos. \ pleasant social time
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08

III Dorado county farmers are
waging an organized fight against
rabbits.
Imperial Valley press., 1926-04-08

At a late farm bureau auction at
Durham. Butte county, 25O hogs
wcres old. al liAl
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05

Mrs. Adelaide w. Gay. widow of
George E. Gay, the late department
commander of the G. A. R., died on
Monday afternoon at her home 43 1-2
Court street after long Illness.
She was 73 years of age.
Mrs. Gay was we'll known through
her connection with various affiliat-
ed patriotic bodies of the G. A. r.
She was an enthusiastic worker on
behalf of the veterans of the great
conflict between the states and in
promoting the interests of the vet
eran and auxiliary organizations. In
the many years in which she was
connected with these patriotic So
cieties she held many offices and
was a most energetic worker, keep
ing clearly informed on the issues
paramount to these organizations.
AS presiding officer she was a
splendid par1iamentarian and in her
public appearances often displayed
an oratorical address of real merit.
Because of her connection with the
veteran auxiliaries and various other
civic and community clubs, she ac-
cepted many tasks, the fulfilment of
which were for the betterment of
the community. Throughout her
later life she maintained very per-
sonal interest in the affairs of the
Maine Chi1dren's Home society and
was one of it's officers. Besides her
membership, in the Phil Sheridan
Circle, the Woman's Relief Corps and
the Ladies of the G. A. r., the late
Mrs. Gay was a member of Koussi-
noe chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution and was chair
man of the committee on Real
Z Daughters xof the. organization. She
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
Mrs. Taylor Named Head
Methodist Ladies' Aid

The Ladies' Aid of the Green
Street Methodist church held it's an
nual meeting Monday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. T. c. Ingraham,
IL Lincoln street. Mrs. Ingraham
and Mrs. Henry Elmore acting as
hostesses. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year:
President, Mrs. Josiah Taylor;
first vice president, Mrs. T. c. Ingra-
ham; second vice president, Mrs.
George G. Libby: secretary, Mrs.
Stillman Sylvester: treasurer, Mrs.
Irving Packard: collector Of dues,
Mrs. Harry c. jones: collector of
flower fund, Mrs. B. F. Smith.
After the business meeting a re-
ception in honor Of Mrs. Carl N.
Garland, wife of the pastor Of the
church. was held from to $40
o'clock, to which all ladies Of the
parish were invited. Delicious re-
freshments were served, Mrs. Josiah
Taylor and Mrs. Frederick r. Carter
pouring. They were assisted by an
able corps of attendants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-01-05
Complete Testing
1890 Dairy Cows
Kennebec County

Work in Kennbec county has been
completed in the testing of cattle
for tuberculosis. In all there are
$50 herds and a total of 1890 COWS
which have been tested. and only
10 reactors have been found, OF
which nearly one half were of one
herd which had never been tested
before. Cows We're tested in Is dif-
ferent communities. and in 10 no
reactors were found, in four others
only one reactor each. Results prove
from conclusions that tuberculosis
has been practically eliminated from
these herds which have been tested
twice or more.
Nearly all the work this year was
done by DIR. NJ f. Maddocks and f.
Russell. Very little free test work
was done in this county. This is
due to the fact that practically all
the farmers in the county have had
two free tests. who wished it. and
state and federal departments of
agriculture are now doing free test
work in these counties. which has
not been known in tt" past.
1t is very gratifying to know that
Kennebec county is one of the larg-
est counties in the state in this
work and that there is such small
percentage of disease. The largest
communities which have been test
ed are Augusta, Belgrade, Mt. Yer
non, Sidney and Readfield, Benton
and Clinton tests will be taken in
the near future.