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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19
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DoCKTON
(Mrs. A. j. Stuckey)
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There will be an entertainment
and Basket Social at the Communi.
ty Hall, October Goth. The pro
ceeds are to be used to improve
the school grounds. Everyone is in
vited.
Mr.. A. Halsan, Mrs. X. Daniel
son and Mrs. Theo. Berry, spent
Thursday in Tacoma.
Mrs. j. Brooks had her tonsils
removed and is doing nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Landers Of
Southern Heights, visited Mrs.
Landers parents, at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. +. Larsen.
Mrs. Nellie Bell was visiting in
Seattle for few day.
Mrs. j. Danielson and son John,
Mrs. c. Amundsen and daughter
Alice, Mr.. and Mrs. /. Anderson
and daughter Alra, Mrs. j. Martin
olich and daughter Freda, Mrs. j.
Bussanich and Miss Charlotte
Bussanich, Were Tacoma visitors,
Saturday.
Mrs. Belts of Redondo, is now
living in her old home in Dock
ton.
Mrs. Soncevich of Tacoma is Wis
iting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mike Rancevieh, for a few days.
Mr.. John Nilsen of Seattle Wis.
tied his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Nilsson over the week end.
Mr.. Torvald Danielson of Seat
tie visited his mother, Mrs. Karen
Danielson over Sunday.
Mrs. p. Ongstad entertained
a few of her friends Tuesday, at
her home.
Mrs. A, Martinoiich entertained
her sisters, Ann and Hildegard, at
her home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Il, Peppan
of Seattle and family, and John
Stuekey of Ballard, visited their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. A, j.
Stuckey, Sunday.
Rev. 0vergaard was a guest at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. P, Ong-
stad, Sunday.
Mr.. l.. r. Turnbull and Mrs.
Jean Bently Of Burton, called on
their grandmother, Mrs. Il. C.,
Barclay, Sunday.
Mr.. j. Brooks Of Tacoma was
home for the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Martinolich had
rs dinner guests, Mr.. and Mrs. G..
a. Keen aud family, Sunday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19
REGISTRATION INCREASES

The registration books for Wash
ON Maury Island were closed Tues
day for the general election and
they show 1916 qualified voters a
gain of 80 over the registration
before the primaries. OF this mum
Der we are informed that seven
have applied for absentee voters
papers. The registration by pre-.
cincts is MS follows:
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19
NOTICE

The regular meeting Of tn,
Camulos Club win be held Oe'o
her 2Gih at the home Of Ms Jen
nie Maqownn. Mrs. Bickkink, as
sisting hostess
Bessie NJ, Woods, See'y
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19

On Tuesday, October 30, the
yashon Island Community Club
will hold a Halloween Party at
the Club House. w. b. Mackie has
the affair in charge and you may
be assured that a good time is in
store for all who attend.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19
HERE AND THERE
Mr.. and Mrs. Bllsick of Seattle,
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. L. II.
Gorsuch, for few days,

Mrs. Ernest Pettican of Seattle
has been at the home of her
friend, Mrs. Hoyle, recovering
from a slight operation performed
by DR. Grandy. The operation was
quite successful.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Averill Beavers of
Seattle made this office pleasant
call on Wednesday. They were on
the Island arranging for a Scott
Bullitt meeting to be held in the
Island Club on Wednesday the
oath.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19

The High School football team
will meet the Stadium High team
of Tacoma ON the Burton Field at
3 80 this Friday afternoon. Turn
out and boost for the boys.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19

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p. NJ. Arbruster was in Vashon
Wednesday sizing up the political
situation and traDsacting business.
Mr.. Aimubruster has been i'll
for some time and his friends are
glad to see him out again.
h. o. Hudspeth returned Fri
day from a two months trip to
Hinsdale, Montana, where he has
property interests.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Justus of
Seattle are guests of Mr., and Mrs.
Clifford Meenes this week
.
Rev. Peterson left last Monday
for Duluth, Mimi, where he will
attend the 45th Anniversary of the
First Church. This church was or
ganizcd forty-five years ago by
Rev. Peterson. He will be hack in
the pulpit again Sunday, October
.2Sth.
d
Henry Brosseau, the popular
Heights merchant, celebrated his
birthday Thursday of this week
A large birthday cake with can
dies was one of the features Of the
day.
-
A. \. Bacchus purchased one of
the new Ford trucks and took de-
livery Thursday. He had the chas-
sis heightened in order to allow
for a longer body, which will be
more convenient IN his lumber
business.
90
The High School football team
will meet the Stadium High team
% ~ IN A
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19

Mrs. Geo. Sheffield made a
pleasant call at the Burton Libra
ry, Saturday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19

y. 0, Hudspeth returned Fri
day from a two months trip tc
Hinsdale, Montana, where he has
property interests,
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Il. Justus of
Seattle are guests of Mr., and Mrs.
Clifford Mcenes this week.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
HOUSE OkEHS BOULDER DAI
LAS VEG
GET FL
BUILDING

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is, SDe-
cial to the Age)-A great federal
building for Las Vegas is . GER
tain improvement Of the near fu-
ture.
Following the activities Of Sena-
tor Oddie, the Age representa-
tive In an interview today with
Assistant Postmaster General
Bartlett was given assurance that
a federal building sufficient for =
city Of twenty thousand Will be
provided without delay.
The Editor of the Age had
heretofore conferred with Secre-
tary Of the Interior West and Di-
rector Of the Reclamation Service
Meade as to the feasibility OF
combining with the pOstOffice and
federal courts and the two de-
partments have promised to con-
fer.
Both Senator Oddie and Con-
gresham Arentz win continue to
press the building matter to an
early conclusion.
The following Is q telegram re-
ceived by the Age this morning
from Senator Tasker L. Oddie.:
"Postoffice officials have just
informed me this morning that
my request for an ample federal
building for Las Vegas will be
granted and that they will get to
work ON the matter promptly"
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
BALL FUNERAL
HELD SUNDAY

A large crowd Of oldtime friends
gathered at the Palm Funeral
Home Sunday afternoon to pay
their last respects to Charles P.
Ball. The floral pieces we're many,
and exceptionally beautiful.
The short but impressive fun
eral service of the Christian
Science church were used, Mrs
Ida Miller filling the position OF
reader.
The music was especially touch
ing, and consisted OF two vocal
solos, the -Four Square City," by
Mrs. A. ]. Hanna, and "Beauti-
full Isle of Somewhere, by Mr.
j. F. Corey. Mrs. Roy w. Martin
acted as accompanist.
Services were completed al
Woodlawn cemetery, and the fact
that so large a crowd followed
the body to the grave, in spite OF
the bitter cold day, speaks vel
for the respect and esteem II
which the deceased was held.
All the children were able to
be present for the services, as
were also one sister, and two
brothers. Mrs. Lon Filkey and
Mr.. T. F. Ball, Of Denver. and
Mr.. Robert B. Ball Of Sterling
Colorado, arrived Saturday.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Boulder Dam legis-
lation has been passed by both
houses of Congress and the bill
has been transmitted to the
President OF the United States for
his approval, and it is hourly ex-
pected that news will be received
here of the signing of the Bould-
er Dam bill by the Chief Execu-
tive Of this nation, and
WHEREAS, the date upon which
such bill becomes a law will be
memorable in the history Of the
City of Las Vegas, marking the
elimination of years Of breathleSS
endeavor, and the Act opening
up a brilliant future for the State
of Nevada and Clark County in
particular, and it is fitting that
such event be appropriately cele-
brated,
NOW I, J. F. Hesse, Mayor Of
the City of Las Vegas, do hereby
proclaim the remainder Of the day
On which the news Is received Of
the signing of such Act by the
President, a municipal holiday
whereon all business and profeS-
sional activities shall be suspend
ed, and do hereby urge all OF
our people to join in fittingly
celebrating the splendid achieve
ment, not forgetting to give
thanks to those who have so ear
nestly, brayely and efficiently
carried on the struggle to such
magnificent frutt1on.
Done under my hand this 18th
day Of December, A. D., 1928.
J. F. HESSE, Mayor.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
LAS VEGAS WILL
CELEBRATE WHEN
PRESIDENT SIGNS
GALA CELEBRATION PLANNED FOR VEGAS WHEN
PRESIDENT SIGNS BOULDER DAM BILL - FIRE
SIREN AND SHOPS WHISTLE WILL GIVE THE
SIGNAL.

1t unanimously decided today at the Chamber
of Commerce that Las Vegas should celebrate
the signing of Boulder bill by President Coolidge
The celebration will be heraded by the fire siren, the
shops whistle and fire bells
Arrangements being made to have all stores close
Fremont will be roped off from Main to Third
to allow for dancing.
which will long there is any the street.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
MANY CASES OF
FLU REPORTED

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18. R)-
Public officials estimated 100000
new cases of influenza had de-
veloped in 20 states and New
York City during the past week,
basing the estimate on actual re-
ports Of 8O,6S7 cases.
Reports are unavailable from
other states but officials said the
outbreak was travelling eastward
long the lines Of traffic, at "an
expected" speed.
Kansas showed the greatest to-
tai number of cases with 6O,843.
Arizona reported ISIS.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
BRIT. LADIES
ELECT OFFICERS

Desert Holly Lodge No. 53S, L.
A. to B. R. T. held its annual
election of officers with the fol-
lowing chosen to act for 1929:
Mrs. Mayme Stocker, Past Presi-
dent.
Mrs. Elizabeth Downing, Presi-
dent.
Mrs. May Deverell, Vice Presi-
dent.
Mrs. Mamie Croal, Secretary.
Mrs. Veronica Harmon. Treas
urer.
Mrs. Jennie Lee, ConductreSs.
Mrs. Orpha Higbie, Chaplain.
Mrs. Bernice Dixon, Warden.
Mrs. Jessie Kay, Inner Guard.
Mrs. Mary Gronberg, Outer
Guard.
Mrs. Emily r. Ball. LegiSla-
tive Representative.
Mrs. Jennie Lee. Alternate Rep
reSentative.
Mrs. Mary Hewetson, Musician
DR.. Hal L. HewetSon, Medica
Examiner.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
SERVICE

On Saturday we called the
attention Of our readers to the
fact that the Age was "firSt on
the streets with authentic news
of the Senate vote on the
Boulder Dam bill"
Although our competitor
seems disposed to argue the
matter we reiterate the state
ment as the truth, and since
the matter has been left up to
the public to judge, call to
mind the following facts:
Shortly after three o'clock
Friday our competitor appear
ed on the streets with dodgers,
bearing a dispatch dated De-
cember 13, which stated that
the Senate had passed the bill
without a record vote" Along
with this appeared other news
Of action taken on the 18th,
all Of which was correct ex-
cepting the statement that "the
Senate passed the bill without
a record vote" as the bill was
not passed until Dec. 14th, and
the vote was recorded, most
decisively.
In coming to our readers
with a real newspaper giving
the days action correctly and
in detail, we felt we were Civ
ing a first class service In
which were were entitled to
some personal pride, and that
is still our opinion
We do not wish to resort to
the tactics Of belittIing our
competitors achievements, but
as long as 1t Is their wish to
put the facts before the pub
lie we have stated them
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
CROALS TO MAKE
TRIP TO TEXAS

T. B. CroAl, wife and son, An
drew expect to leave for Los An
geleS Wednesday where they will
meet their son, Tom, who is at
tending school at Santa Clara
College. California.
From there they go to spend
the holidays in their old home at
Del Rio, Texas. visiting relatives
and friends.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
REVIEW OF THE LONG FIGHT FOR
PASSAGE OF BOULDER DAM BILL
BRIEF SKETCH OF YEARS OF EFFORT LEADING
UP TO PASSAGE OF BOULDER DAM BILL BY
CONGRESS.
(By c. P. Squires)

The Boulder Dam project inspired many years
ago by who passed through the canyon and were
Immediately impressed by the perfect provision nature
had made the erection of great dam The narrow
gorge and the mighty rock walls suggested to those OF
an engineering of mind the possibility of erecting
there structure greater than any dam before at
tempted AS early 1903 1904 engineer of the old
school told the writer of the wonderful site for dam at
Boulder Canyon and said that some day it would be of
great value for its power.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
VEGAS TO BE
BASE FOR HYDE
SEARCH PLANES

RIVERSIDE, Cal, Dec. 18, Up
Two observation planes took off
from March Field today for an
aerial search Of the Colorado Riv-
er in an effort to find Mr.. and
Mrs. Glenn Hyde who are miss
ing after an attempt to shoot the
rapids of the Grand Canyon on
a home made raft.
The searching party will center
their operations from Las Vegas.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18

but the rights of the government
stood in the way.
The Editor Of the Age, with
other Las Vegas people, had long
had an appreciation of the tre-
mendous benefits the building of
Boulder Dam would bring to our
city and had been desirous Of en-
couraging the movement. Early
in 1920 it was announced that a
convention would he held in Los
Angeles to discuss the develop
ment Of the Colorado River. Un-
able to accept an invitation to at
tend, the late Emmett D. Boyle,
then governor Of Nevada, kindly
appointed the writer as his per-
sonal representative at the con-
vention.
so, April /, 2, and 3, 1920, the
great convention of the League
of the Southwest was held in
Trinity Auditorium, Los Angeles.
In addition to the writer. there
were several Clark county people
in attendance as delegates, among
them DR.. and Mrs. Roy w. Mart
in, Hon. Sam Arentz, now Ne
vada's congressman, and Mrs,
Arentz, Mr.. E. W. Griffith, and
perhaps others whom it Is at the
moment impossible to recall.
At that meeting Boulder Dam
was given its first wide publicity.
1t had hitherto been known to
comparatively few who for one
! reason or another had interests in
its construction.
The writer, as representative OF
Governor Boyle, was made a mem
ber of the committee on reso-
lutionS and On the evening OF
April 2 was requested by Cover
nor D. w. Davis of Idaho, chair
man Of the committee, to write a
set of resolutions embodying the
views of members of the COM
mittee and present them to the
committee next morning.
The writer was not slow in &C
cepting the opportunity offered
The discussion in the convention
and in the committee had been
along many general lines Of poll
cy affecting the development Of
the River in various states but
it seemed to the writer that
Boulder Dam should be the first
and most important matter fol
the convention to endorse. There
fore the next morning copies OF
proposed resolutions were present
ed to the members of the COM
mittee and approved by them with
onlys light changes in one para
graph. Former Governor Sloar
Of Arizona was designated Il
present the resolutions to thu
convention and they were adopt
ed by unanimous vote.
BY the resolutions the though
of the convention and of thu
country was centered on Boulder
Dam as the first great develop
ment which should be undertaken
by making that the recommend
alton of the first and most Inn
portant section Of the reSolu
tions. Newspapers siezed on tina
feature as the outstanding though
of the convention and from tina
time Boulder Dam began to as
sumo form in the minds OF tn
general public. In accordanc
with the resolution Congress ap
propriated funds, which wer
matched by the Imperial Valley
for investigating the Boulder Dan
site and making the necessar.
borings. 1t seemed then that tn
great project was to be accom-
plished In the near future.
But trouble quickly developed
At a meeting in Denver In Ma
1920, shortly after the League o
the Southwest convention, tn
:: writer again represented Cover
nor Boyle. It was made apparen
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
NATIONS AGREE
TO MEDIATION

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, P-
With the offer Of mediation ac-
cepted by both countries the way
was clear for the Pan-American
conference on arbitration to take
affirmative steps to reconcile Bo-
nvia and Paraguay.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
LAND COMMITTEE
POSTPONESESSTN

WASHINGTON. Dec. IS, P-
Resumption of the hearings by
the Senate Lands COMMITTEES on
the renewal and subsequent can
collation. of the Sinclair contract
for Salt Creek royalty oil were
postponed until tomorrow when
several members of the commit
tee were unable to attend.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
KING CONTINUES
TO IMPROVE

LONDON, Dec. 18, up - After
slightly unsatisfactory night bull
Ietins on the Kings condition 1t
was stated an improvement had
been noted this morning and
maitained during the afternoon.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
LETTER CLUB
DANCE AT H. s

A dance viii be given by the
Letter Club Of the Las Vegas High
School Friday evening, at eight
O'Clock in the gymnasium. The
public is invited and a pleasant
time IS promised all.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
lWU HUN 49,
/ EATHE RWooD OF UTAH AND DOUGLAS OF
IONA PUT UP STRUGGLE AGAINST MEAsokE-
SMITH HOPEFUL FOR PRESIDENTIAL APPROVAL
AFTER CONFERENCE WITH COOLIDGE

WASHINGTON Dec. Is, (AP)-The House TO-DAY &C
cepted the Senate changes the Boulder Dam bill Dy
vote of 166 TO 122 sending the measure to the "nA1e
House Douglas Arizona opposed the bill declaring Cnae
he was no less opposed the Senates amendments tn
to the original bill Leaherwood OF Utah also opposeo
the bill "glored Muscle Shoals
The final congressional action came after more tnAh
two hours of debate. roll call vote was found neces-
sary after standing had shown them In the mnori-
ty. Representative Hoch of Kansas inquired the OH
carried adequate protection for the from exces
sive charge power Swing replied that the California
consumers were willing take chances. The standing
vote showed seventy-sven opposed to the Senate amend
ments Seventyone in favor OF roll call vote 1oi-
lowing the demand made by Swing
WASHINGTON, Dec. IS, (AP)-Presdent Coolidge
believes that the Boulder Dam bill will reach the
White House the routine visit the Interior Depart
ment and Budget Bureau He understands that the
interior department already has suggested minor changes
which will be adopted.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 49, (AP)-Chairman Smith of
the House Irrigation committee and Congressman Swing
California conferred with President Coolidge and later
declared that they hopeful that the BOudr Dam
bill will be signed by the Chief Executive Smith said
that the President expressed dissatisfaction with
any of the Senate and for that he
hopeful that Coolidge would sign.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18

Now it will be possible to buy
airplanes on the installment ba-
sis. Just imagine being chased
through mid-air by an install
ment ccllectorl
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18

The Governor Of Rome has for
hidden the entry of donkeys into
the city. Well, some may get in
disguised as menl
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
CHRISTMAS
ADVERTISERS

We are pleased to call the at
tention Of our readers to the
two fun pages of advertising
appearing In this and Other
issues Of the Age.
These pages reflect the
Christmas spirit and offer .
variety Of choice for the hOli-
day shopper.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LAS VEGAS AND
THE BOOM CAMPS OF NEVADA

CENATOR KEY PTTTMAN, in an address at Ely some
y time ago. called attention to the fact that $780,
600 600 wa tsaken from the ground at Goldfied and
$135 900 900 at Tonopah. The great mining camps,
while prosperous enough during the boom, were not
destined to be the forerunners of real permanent
cities The mining were robbing nature. Prac-
tcaly every dollar of the profits went to build up
great fortunes in the and all Nevada got was the
revenue from several thousand plates of ham and
eggs.
In Las Vegas than twice the valuation of
the fortunes taken from Goldfeld going to be put
back into the ground where may benefit from it.
The Boulder Dam will not rob nature but will be of a
constructive nature 1t viii furnish abundance of
cheap power which will enable farmers not in the
artesan belt to pump plenty of water for irrigation
purposes Vast deposits of low grade minerals will
be profitably worked. Las Vegas will be in a posi-
ton offer ideal sites for manufacturing and refin
ing plants due to the fact that have the cheapest
power in the world and great deposits of minerals
which needed in these processes.
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18
AT WILL THE BOULDER DAM DO FOR YOU?

WHAT WILL THE BOULDER DAM DO FOR YOU?
HERE SITS LAS VEGAS the threshold of an era
IL which will bring great prosperity and great in
crease in population. For those who expect to par
cpate in this prosperity the fight has just begun No
business man hope to prosper during the next
few years by merely standing by and watching the
stream flow past. He must get into action and be
prepared to do many times the business he does now
If he satisfy the demands of a greater popu-
lation someone who can will the field Business
men of Las Vegas will have to be definitely in the
swim if they expect reap any of the benefits Ct
ems who are neither in business property hold
ers will be the who will the stream of pros
perity flow by them
Las Vegas age. [volume] (Las Vegas, Nev.) 1905-1947, 1928-12-18

Continued on page stxJ
New Britain herald., 1928-02-07

he was one of the founders of the Green Mountain club. New York section. which has built many miles of trails in the district about New York. He Is q member Of the New York Athletic. Canadian. Arts and Sciences, and other clubs. is g major in the police reserve and interested in other civic organizations. Mir. Saunders married in 1ss6. Irene. daughter of Joseph P. Ament. once mayor of Muscatine. Iowa. They have one son, Richard Drake Saunders. a resident of Los Angeles and a director of motion picture plays.
 The program for the evenings en- tertainment will be as follows:
 Invocation. Rev. Theodore A. Greene: toaStmaster, President Roger J. Larson: speaker. Richard w. Saunders: music by orchestra: dancing until o'clock.
 The banquet committee consists of Harry w. Hatsing. chairman. Abbie K. Dawson. Ray T. Fraprie, Leon H. Hunter, John J. kiernan. Dorothy E. Latham. Helen J. Res zenski. Edna NJ. Smart. Joseph Valentine. Jr.. and Gustave c. Wing