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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-29

There is agency your neighbOrhOOd you car
leave classified advertising and assistance in preparing
your ad without charge
Look for The Sign at Authorised Agencies
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-29

in the heart Of the business district,
was completely destroyed by q
100000 fire today.
Several other buildings also were
destroyed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-29
"Amnesia ParsOn" Leaves
To Face Bigamy Charges

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Sept. 20.
The Rev. Willis F. Jordan: "amnesia
parson," today was started for Char
lotte, N. c., to face a bigamy charge.
The minister denied the charge as
he left with Deputy Sheriff Avery
Johnson, of North Carolina.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-29

reports received here today. The
tremors appeared to center at Coim-
bra where the most severe shock
was felt at 2:29 yesterday after
noon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-29
Herndon Presbyterians
Lay Church Cornerstone

Members of the Presbytery OF the
Potomac which for several days has
been in conference in Herndon,
Va, were preparing to return to
their homes today following the
laying of cornerstone of the new
Herndon Presbyterian Church at
that place yesterday.
Drs w. ]. Mcmillan and DIR. A.
Cummings, both Of Baltimore, of.
ficiated at the cornerstone cere-
nnony. The stone was presented
by James Matthias, of Westminster
Nd.
Prior to the ceremony, DR.. j. n.
Taylor, new moderator. of this city,
conducted round table discussion
on How To Prepare a Sermon"
James Trimble spoke on Group
Work." F. Howard Smith, of Balti.
more, on THE, Monthly Program, .
and B. Latrobe Weston, OF Balti.
more, on Mems Response.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-29

Chicago Is TO have q school for
night watchmen, conducted by insur-
ance men and fire prevention ex-
perts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-29
Theater Building Burns
To Ground in $500, 900 Fire

LEOMINSTER, Mass, Sept. 20
The Music Hall Theater building,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-29

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The Sunday Herald by s q. m,
call Main $3.50. Delivery is guar
anteed and your copy Will be
sent you Immediately from the
Times Company Office by special
naesseneeFs
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1927-09-29

Locating vacant apartments 10 no
easy Job and you'll be more than
Glad to avail youFseIf Of some Of the
rentals offered In today's Classified
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-14
WOMEN'S CLUB HAS
 REGULAR MEETING

The Juneau Woman's Club held it's regular meeting last evening in the Forget-Me-Not Tea Room. A large number Of members were present to enjoy the musical pro gram ond a lecture by Mrs. Skuse.
 Following is the musical pro- gram presented:
 Silent Night-Miss Stella Jones, cello, Miss Caroline Todd, piano Miss Flora Nagle. flute and Ed Mcintyre. violin; The Rosary, Miss Jones, Fifth Air. Ed McIn- tyre; Friend o'Mine, Mrs. Smith; Andante. Allegro Sonata. Miss Todd; Tales From Hoffman, Miss Preston and Mr Mcintyre, Miss Nagle and Miss Todd; Arrival of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-14

dock. A. F Mclean. ". D. Fifz- gerald, Mrs. Crasson, Emma Wright. John Widmark. H. D. Day. Mr. Roth, MT. Habersen and John McKinnon.
 Special Officer jack Wilson. acting as guard for a prisoner being taken south, is on the Alaska bound for the States.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-14
GEORGE NAMED
 PRE- DENT OF
 JUNEAU [. OF [.
Executive Committee Meets and Elects Officers
 Boyle Reelected

Wallis s. George. President and General Manager of the Junesn Geld Storage Company. was to- day elected Chairman of tas Board of Directors and President of the Juneau Chamber of Com merce at the first meeting of the newly elected board E. II. How ard, local general agent of the Admiral Line, was elected Vice President of the Chamber
 Frank A. Boyle. vino has been Secretary of the Chamber for the past two years, was unanimously reelected. The Appointment of regular committees' was carried over hy the board until President George returns from Seattle. if was announced
 MT. George has been a member of the Chambers directorate far several years. During the pas year he has served as Vice-Presi- dent Of the Chamber.
 United States District Attor- ney ". D. Copperaoil of Valdez is III outbound passenger from that town on the Alaska, bound for the outside
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-14

Santa Claus, Mrs. Preston and Miss Todd.
 At the conclusion of the musical program. Mrs. Skuse. club presi- dent. gave short talk on the works of art onf display in Ja- neau shops, enumerating what could be found.
 Refreshments were served and later Santa Claus appeared in full regalia with sleigh bells and presented each one present with a small gift.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-14
Express on Northeastern 4bandoned

All Juneau express aboard the Northwestern is damaged and has been abandoned. ae- cording to adVices received in Juneau today by Cash Cole, local agent for the American Railway Express company from E. A. Mnncey superin- tendent of the company at Seattle.
 The adviees state the ship ments which were insured are being duplicated and will be sent north on the steamer Alameda scheduled io leave Seattle tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-14

XMAS TREES DELIVERED to your door. Phone 6S3.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-14

On his way to the States on 2 few months business and pleas ure trip. r J. Merrill, Port Wells miner, is on the Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-14
I1IPROI ENENTS OF TWO H4RBORS IN
 ALASKA IRE AMENDED: ONE 1T
 PORT 1LEA4NDER OTHER, kETCHIk4N

WASHINGTON, Dec. II R. commentators for Improvements of RiYers and Harbors, tram miIied to Congress by Major Gen eral Jadwin. Chief Of the Army Engineers. included Port Aiey. ander Harbor, Alaska. to provide for q channel IS feet deep end l50 feet wide at a cost of S170o0 and tba erection of a breakwaiar and dredging of the harbor at Ketehikan at a cost of S272,0o0
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-14
|MARGNITA IN PORT
 FROM LYNN CANAL

Mailboat Margnita. Capt. Larry Parks, arrived in port at s o'clock this morning from her weekly trip to Haines, Skagway and way ports. Outbound the weather was perfect, clear and cold, but on the return the boat ran into a snow storm.
 Passengers arriving in Juneau were: from Skagway-George H. Geddes; from Haines-James Can non. Henry Vermeire. George Lundy, G. c. Dehayen. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Barrios. j. c. Pad
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-14

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-14

Old papers TOT sare at The rmplre-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-14
MRS. MIZE AND GIRLS
 LEAVE FOR OUTSIDE

For a three months visit in Washington, Oregon and Califor- nia, Mrs. R. (. Mize and two daughter. Ellen and Dorothy. left on the Alaska bound for Saattla. During the Christmas holidag = they expect to be in Middleton Oregon. where they will yisd relatives and where Ralph Mize who is now attending O s. C. in Corvallis, will join them. They will later go 10 California where they will spend several weeks
 
 Leon oil permanent wave, $12.50. Fern Beauty Parlof. adv. Old papers Iol safe af The Tmpire-
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-14
NO BAND PRACTICE.
 BE HELD TONIGHT

owing to, conflicting affairs, in- cdcnt 10 the approaching holiday. the regular weekly practice of the Juneau City Band has beon cancelled tonight. according 10 Jack Fargher. director.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-14
.SINCL IS FOUND GUIL. "
 ON l COUNTS
Iury Returns Verdict After Over 3 Hours
 Deliberation

A verdict of guilty on four counts and not guilty on three counts was returned by the juiy ,a the case of the |. $. vs. Charles Sinclair, charged with Yio- latjon of the houor laws. at 2:a5 o'clock this afternoon in the U. S. District Court. The jury deliber- atea 2S hours.
 Judge T. M Reed sci December 9s as the date for pronouneing sentence
 The coants upon which Sinclair was foana guilty were as follows: Count ?. for resisting officers and refusing 10 stop his car (on Gas iinoan Aveunel Count 1. destroy. ing evidence; Count 6. possession nf liquor. const ', transporla- tion Of liquor.
 Sinclair was found not guilty oa Connt 1. resisting officers m the night of November r last, canhl 2 resisting officers November ls on Front Street: Count }. steai- ing ihs siudehaker sedan after | had been seized by government officers.
 The members of the jury were; Mike .Iaras. T. H Deyerall, Dora G. stanyer. Mrs. W. E. Britt Ted Keaton. lnez Peterson, Dorothy Frcmmine. Frank Thomas. Grace Carney. Mrs. Al Blomquist, [. Cnriiss. Agnes M. Ashley.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-14
JoRoENsEN GOES SOUTH

JOf1 O E W DEN t-- 5 SOU f1
 C. M. Jorgensen sailed south on the Alaska for a several weeks visit in the States, during which time he will visit in Seattle and Bellingham.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1927-12-14

P. L. Neil. Post Oniee Inspect or. passed through Juneau on the Alaska yesterday on his wa3 to Ketchikan.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-31
That Coolidge Economy

According to Senator Fess of
Ohio, who makes frequent visits to
the White House to report on the
state of the union, the 1928 CAIN
paign Issue will be only Coolidge
and Coolidge prosperity and econ
omy. That excludes, of course, farm
relief which thirty million farm
.dwellers thought might be an issue.
1t excludes foreign questions, tax
reduction and many other subjects
in which there is more or less IN
terest.
! Coolidge prosperity is the sort
that has bankaipted farmers by the
thousands and has gripped the tex
tile industry, cotton and wool. in
depression not surpassed in quar-
ter of century. 1t is prosperity
that accounted for the suspension
of 12S banks and the failure of -
465 business concerns in the coun-
try last January, alone.
Coolidge economy is the brand
that jumped federal appropriations
from $4.079, ,226,493 in 1924, to s4.-
4S,701,593 for 1927 and to s4,-
.319, 9,594,214 for the fiscal year 1927,
beginning July 1st, next. This last
figure does not include approx
mately $l00,00p,000 additional ap-
preparations falling BY reason Of the
Senator Reed lR. Pa.,) filibusteh at
the close OF the last session, mucn
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-31
THE INTOXICATED DRIVER

Neither house of the legislature need be afraid that the
majority of the people will in authorizing
aties for the of driving automobile and
highways while under the influence of ntoxcants An automobile
involves dangers enough the hands OF who knows what
he full of himself Its dangers null
tpcd when the the wheel beudded by
slight indulgence alcoholic drink Even
gle Of endangerng human lives by driving this condition
of physical and mental penalty and
the only
able that the penalty should be heavier The duty Of lawmakers
police departments and deal tendery with such
against the dangers which they 1t does
their eck
less those who drunk Any form OF special and evident eck
essness should be subject especially heavy penalties The driver
whose action necessarily endangers life wholly different
drivers whose oense merely
annoyance and inconve vencnce.-C Columbus Dispatch
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-31
Wesley Chapel

Mr.. and Mrs Dennis Daley and
| two children of Athens, motored
over to George Dailey's Saturday,
returning home Sunday evening.
The Misses Gladys Ashton, Wilma
McMurray and Hazel Johnson and
Messrs. Harold and Omar Ashton
and Lewis Gibeaut attended Sunday
school at Meigs, Sunday morning,
all returning to the home of Mr..
and Mrs Ed Ashton, where they en-
joyed a fine dinner.
Miss Hazel Johnson of McCon-
nelsville spent Saturday night with
her friend Miss Wilma McMurray.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Hughes who
have been having bad colds, are inn
proved. Mrs. Hughes is IS years
old and Nh. Hughes is SO. They are
the oldest people residing near Wes-
ley Chapel.
Mrs Eugene Derwacter and son
Roy came down as far as jeff Huff
mans Thursday, and Ernest Huff
man took them to McConnelsville in
his machine TO consult doctor
about Royss hand, as he has very
nearly had blood poison in it, caused
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-31

The mother Of X. M Godfrey died
In 1894, His father is stin living on
the old farm east Of Stockport. He
ls nearing "a years of age. Mr.. r. NJ
Godfrey also has one brother.
tJesse,l j, A., who is in business in
Cleveland In the requirement of an
education r, NJ. Godfrey attended
the Ohio public schools at Bloom
dale, spent 3 years AT Marietta Col
lege, taking general course Sub
sequently he took up the study Of
law in The office of r. L, Pearson at
Fayetteville, Ark, and after two
years in that connection was admit
ted TO the bar Previous TO this,
however, he taught school in Ohio
Arkansas and Missouri. For three
years judge Godfrey practiced IN
Fayetteville, but in 1914 came to
Nowata county, where he continued
IN the active practice Of his chosen
profession for two and one-half
years. He won an enyiable place
among his professional brethren In
the state and In 1917 was appointed
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-31

as / remembered them. One mall
had eight letters, and every mail
/ two or three, for which ] now thank
1.-THE donors. As / was unable to
write, and am now unable to do
much writing, as / am still under
the Doctors care. ] got out OF the
hospital last week, and will be at
home here. but am past any cures
and only waiting for The final wind
up, which perhaps will be delayed a
year or more. Isn't it strange that
of all the splendid set of 101,
with such men as Amos Whisten at
their. head, have all passed on, or at
least have left the county. was
the youngest boy Who enlisted in
old Co, H and am one Of the last to
go; will be 80 years old the 18th of
April; hope my old friends will re-
member me again. / believe am as
well posted as many who live in
Morgan county, and have visited it
but two times in 40 years, although
was going to make a trip by auto,
but after buying big machine and
going $3.50 on it, find / am unable
to come. Well I can renew NV sub
scription and wish you all a well
and happy life. Love to everybody.
Just to think, three of my old
schoolmates were taken this year.
Well I am played out, and don't
expect to get letters, as I can't
write without lots of trouble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-31
WALK

We don't know the author where it from, but
clipping recently which think well worth passing
Here it
DIR Charles H Mayo famous surgeon believes good health
waits long walks He selling health automobiles and has
a reputation for knowing his goods
There general disposition the young walk only
when among the young walk only when there
ride Street automobiles and lifts accessible and
constitute be resisted by the rising
# to be tall and strong they must be walking
that invariably giants Short
those who sit down great deal why tropics
tied by pygmy peoples.
Those who walk the
warding off disease and physical ills Walking the
y ercise.
Is there time appropriate for the discussion of peri
pateics than when spring and the ofng The
bracng spring days peculiarly propious nvigoat-
walk and among the rewards hc spring hder good
gestion, sound slurlber and a clear head
Walking holds forth both health and pleasure
will accept also does motoring when combined
form Of physical Why do people
toring and walking together: Within are
motor trips with good hiking grounds the other
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-31

to the office of assistant county at
torney. In May, 1918, he was ap-
pointed county Judge of Nowata
county to fill the unexplred term of
f. A. Calvert, and at the next cleo
tion he was elected to the office
which he has since held. In 1910
was celebrated the marriage of
Judge Godfrey to Miss Grace Rowles
of Missouri and one child has beer
born to their union, Rollin Edward,
seven years old. The religious
faith of the family is that of the
Presbyterian church, and Judge and
| Mrs. Godfrey are active in its var
ious charities Since attaining his
majority Judge Godfrey has been
staunch supporter of the Demo-
cratic party and the principles for
which it stands. Fraternally he is
identified with the Masons, having
attained the 32d degree OF the Scot
tish Rite, and he also belongs to the
Odd Fellows and the Elks. Judge
Godfrey has been influential in
many ways tending toward the de-
velopment and improvement of the
community, and he is active in all
civic affairs, being a member of the
Nowata Lions club, which body he
is now serving as secretary.
sick List
Verna. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Del Daugherty is i'll with intestinal
grip.
Mrs. Charles Ash is confined to
her home with the three day mea-
sles
Mrs. Joe Antill while at church
Sunday p. M, suffered an attack of
heart trouble, but is improved now.
Mrs. Almeda Rogers is i'll at the
home of her daughter Mrs. c. II,
Phillips with stomach trouble.
Mrs. Cora Phyllis has been having
the chickenpoX.
Mr.. James Phillips was reported
worse last week.
Mrs Rachel Strickling and Mrs.
Lila Newman Are reported about
the same.
Moved to GAINESVILLE
Mr.. Nick Farmhouse and family
who have lived on the VIM. Har-
rington farm for several years, are
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-31

from a hruise. 1t was necessary to
lance his hand, which relieved the
Isuffering greatly.
| Henry McMurray and wife, Dalton
tGibeaut and wife and Clyde
iGiheaut and family attended the
funeral of Mrs. Clara Price Porter
held at Deerfield church. Sunday.
| Mrs Frank Offord went to Bever-
Ily Friday to attend the funeral of
her cousin Mrs. William Blake. Mrs.
Offord returned Friday evening and
ispent the night with Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur McLucas, coming on home
Saturday afternoon.
Bernard Reed of Douda spent
Sunday with his mother Mrs. Finley
Reed, also Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Reed and children Wayne, Virginia
and Mary. spent the day with Mrs.
Harold, Omar and Gladys Ashton
and Lewis Gibeaut spent Saturday
evening at Henry McMurray's.
William Yauger is spending a
few days at Earl Roberts.
GroVef ROBERTS, ueacher at Bor-
der's school, spent Wednesday ev-
ening at Ernest Huffman's.
Mrs. Wilkie Huffman spent Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. Mary Bark
hurst.
Perley Roberts Farm Sold
Dennis Daley and John Daley
have purchased the Per1ey Roberts
farm, and Dennis Daley and family
will move from Athens some time
in April, and reside on the farm
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-31
MOVING TIME HOUSES

April /, and moving time. Blu,
a home of your own to move into
and stop paying rent. Good bar
gains now. Sold on easy terms
Some new bargains. See our houses
before you buy,
6 room, electricity, $1,700.
Modern room bungalow, $4,000
room, Liberty ST., $4,000.
For rent--one acre fine level gar
den tract, at edge of town.
room, bungalow, $1,450.
Double. bath, near square, $4,000
room, full lot. garage, $4,000.
5 room, Kennebec hill, $2,750.
room, / acre, garage. $2,S50.
room, bath, near H, S., $3,100.
Double, full lot, garase, s3.250,
room, modern, Main ST., bar
gain.
room, bath, near Main, s2,750
room, electric, $4,000.
Double. near II. S., $4,000.
room. bath, $4,000.
room, modern, fine location.
room, large garden, $2,50o.
room, acres, $t,250
room. 90 acres, $3.50.
room, ] acre, near H. S., So,
$50.
room, garage, near IT. S. $3.50
Fine room, electric, $4,000.
Fine room modern. garage.
Real bargains in small farms. !.
y Several Malta bargains.
EAIAIETT Al TAYLOR. Agent
End Floor, Jones Bldg.
McGonnelsville. Ohio
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-31
BEETHoVEN's 1OoTH ANNIVERSARY

Europe United been observing the Tooth
anniversary the which March 6 Of Beethoven
the great musician Taking up the subject of music wonder
where musicaly compared with century The
world has compared with those
Bee1ovens and while much such
musicians, impossible have the Beethoven conception
the and develop musical taste along the line How
different the harmones and other ancient
of his kind compared with the today
century wonderful advancements have been made
medicine about holding perhaps
take the field
slipping perhaps bit while has dted down the scale
But spite of the place of Beehovens compositions was
majestic than present.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-31
Reinersville
Paul Cannon lost a valuable hors

Paul Cannon lost a valuable horse
few days ago, from indigestion.
Some farms are still being leas-
ed near here for oil and gas The
rental in some instances is as high
as So per acre. Oil operators seem
to think the pay streak leads in
this direction.
Paul McNabb moved part of his
household goods from here to his
farm north of Sharon, on Thursday
of last week.
The students from o. S. u, who
spent their spring vacation here
returned to their school work Mon
day.
At the trustees meeting held here
Saturday. j. ID. Garvin made appli-
cation for damages amounting to
$50 for four sheep killed and eight
wounded, by dogs, the owners not
being known. The dogs had made
two raids on this flock. The dam
age could not well be determined
since the loss in prospective progeny
will likely be great.
HI. S. Commencement Week
The activities for the high school
here for commencement week VIII
be as follows: Senior play, April 80,
subject, Mary's Castles in the Air;
class sermon, Sunday evening, May
/; junior reception, Friday, April
s.; class day, Tuesday, May 3. Com
mencement, Thursday, May 5. We
shall try to announce the name OF
the minister for the class sermon
and also the commencement speaker
at a later date. The class, this year,
is composed of eight members, as
follows: j. X. Davis, Bernice Camp
bell FLOYD Lowe, Elsie Hossom,
Helen Rex, Leah Ferguson, Lynna
Murray and Dorothy Rex.
The home economics class OF
Relnersville high school, will pre-
sent "Spencer's Club in the high
school auditorium here, on Saturday
evening, April b
Some roads here are getting good
enough for auto travel, but the
question seems to be how to secure
supply of gasoline.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1927-03-31
Newton Ridge

Willis Wright and son William of
Corning were dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. C. w Thompson, Sunday.
Mrs. Howard White and grand
daughter Della Bowles, Mrs. Sextus
Henery and dughter Weltha, and
Mrs. Clyde Spencer and daughter
Anna Faith, were guests Wednesday
of the formers daughter, Mrs. Wal
ter Daugherty of Lightner ridge.
Mrs. H. D. Henery spent the week
end with friends at GAINESVILLE.
Roy Sleek of near Chesterhill Wis
tied recently with his sister Mrs c.
G. Spencer.
Mrs. Minnie jenkins of Pittsburgh
is spending several days with her
sons Allan and James Storer
Frank Griest and wife had as
week end visitors Tilman Kinney
and family of GAINESVILLE, and Mil
ford Griest of Nelsonville.
T. B. Conn visited Saturday with
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Teter.
Newton Ridge grange wishes to
announce that during the summer
months they will change their time
of meeting to o'clock p. M on
Friday evening. The next meeting
is April 8.
G. G.. Spencer of GAINESVILLE is
spending few days here with his
family.
Mrs Zetta Henery visited Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. Maggie
Henery of Stockport
Little Bernice White was the
week end guest of her sister Mrs.
Gladys Daugherty of Lightner ridge.
There will be a backward social
at the N. r. grange hall, April /, for
the community.
Fac Louise and Ruth Henery
spent Saturday and Sunday with
their aunts Mrs. Wesley Henery and
Mrs. Harry Henery of Stockport
Sextus Henery and wife spent
Sunday with her father A. N. Scott
and wife.
Mrs. Clarence Williams and chill
dren Carleton and Corrine of Stock
port visited recently with her sister
Mrs. Lorren Spencer and family.