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CAPT.LyON REPEATS
MARRIAGE DENIAL
Says There Were Many in
West Who Had Same
Name and Rank.

PS TIE &SSOCiattu FTeSS.
PORTLAND. Me, August Is-Capt.
Harry ". Lyon, jr.. transpacific flyer.
last night reiterated a denial he made
in Boston yesterday that he was the
husband of Mrs Erma Meier Lyon or
Lyons, who was reported in San Fran
cisco dispatches IS having been grant
cd an annulment OF her marriage to the
navigator
When shown dispatch which report
cd San Francisco marriage license
was issued January 4, 1920. to Harry
Lyons. master mariner, and Mrs. Erma
Dyer Meier. divorce, Capt. Lyon de-
clared he knew several navigatorS on
the Pacific Coast who answered to the
name of Lyons.
Capt. Lyon was rendered dinner
last night by the local Chamber of Com
merce, which he attended in company
with Mrs. Keith Miller of Australia,
Capt Newton Lancaster of the British
amy and his mother. Mrs Henry w.
Lyon, ST. He is planning trans
atlantic hop from New York to London
with Mrs. Miller and Capt. Lancaster
next year. The plane will be ready in
December. and the start probably viii
be made in May, he said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-18

LOS ANGELES. August 10 Up
Lieut.. Gov. Buron Fits today has been
added to the retinue of campaign speak
ers for Herbert Hoover. Republican
presidential nominee. as the result of a
conference here last night during the
nominee'a visit. Fits according TO
present plans, win stump Texas. Mon
tara, New York and the New England
States during September and October,
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noon.
tree felled by lightning derailed a
train at Oxford. Pa. and several fac
tories we're flooded at Chester. Officials
from the Baldwin Locomotive Works. at
Baldwin. West Chester. were nlarooned
when their automobile stalled on the
flooded roads.
A new l50-foot concrete bridge across
Cobb's Greek, near Lafsdowne, was
washed away, stranding scores of mo-
florists.
Trolley cars and automobiles were
stalled and telephone communication
In many sections was disrupted.
The deluge established record for
the month OF l76 inches Of rain in
~ hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-18
CALLS AFFAIR CLOSED.
Maine Lawyer Says Flyer Never Wed
Woman on Coast.

Maine Lawyer Says Flyer Never Wed
Woman on Coast.
SOUTH PARIS, Me, August II tGol.
Walter L. Gray. legal adviser to Ad-
miral Henry W. Lyons family here,
announced last night that he had re-
ceived a telegram from Sylvester j.
McAttee, lawyer. of San Francisco, say
ing. The whole matter of the eontro-
versy regarding Capt. Harry Lyons
marriage to Mrs. Erna Maier Lyons
of San Francisco has been Strengthened
out There Is nothing to IT,"
Gray said the telegram was in reply
to query sent by him as soon as he
learned that an aIanulnlent had been
granted TO Mrs. Erma Lyons, who mar
ried a Capt. Harry Lyons on june
S, 1920.
Capt. Lyon is not now and never
was legally her husband, Gray said
last night.
.sv x4N.c ~xn ~,xvv-x. rKx-v v1En..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-18
PAPER THIEVES JAILED.
Judge Gives Two 80 Days for Fail
ing to Deposit Pennies.

After hearing As cases of newspaper
rack thieves during the past week, Po-
lice Court Judge Robert E, Mattingly
today carried out his threat TO give
straight jail sentences TO such offenders
and sent two colored men to Jail for 80
days
The men were Henry Scott, 1922 r
street. and Robert 8. Granton, 228
Twelfth place northeast, both of whom
pleaded guilty Three other men were
arrested by Offlcers Latin and Dodson
Of Che eighth precinct. In drive
against newspaper thieves. Two of them
forfeited $40 collateral and the third
forfeited $40. They were Paul CLANCY,
2009 Twelfth street; Leon Johnson,
1907 Eleventh street, and Walter Stew
art of ara Howard avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-18
BRlGANDS HOLD WIFE.
Demand sea, 900 Ransom From X :,
manian They Released.

ATHENS. Greece. August Is Cp -~
hrigands have demanded q ransom Of
100000 drachmae (about 90, o00l for
the wife Of Rumanian named Nico-
lesco. whom they captured ct arevens,
Nieolesco was taken With his wife. but
was later released,
IL was sirst reported that the bandits
had captured the Dutch vice consul
and his wife, hut this report proved
70 be 4 ease Of mistaken identify.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-18
SIX IN MAIL CASE FREED.
Jury Acquits Defendants in Alleged
padded rlai,ns ro0a

Padded Claims Case.
NEW YORK, August Is GA ver-
iict of not guilty was returned Thursday
night by jury In the trial OF six men
charged with mail fraud in connection
with alleged padded insurance claims
for damage by fire In the Mirabeill
Bros, warehouse, Elizabeth. N. j.. last
February.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-18
NEW ENTENTE SEEN
IN ANGL0-FRENCH
NAVAL AGREEMENT

Continued from First Pagel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-08-18
SOUTHERN RIVERS
RECEDlNG; JAMES
CONTINUES TO RISE

Continued from First Page. ,
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ARMY PISTOL SOUGHT
IN Staying OF POLICE
OFFICER IN ALEXANDRIA

Continued from First Page !
Milford chronicle., 1928-09-28
PILGRIM HOLINESS CHURCH
C. w. SchaIhOnsa. Pastor

c. W. SchelhOuse, Pastor
There will be an all day meeting
at the Pilgrim Holiness Church on
Sunday, September 80.
Rev. Lewis Adams of Denton will
preach in the afternoon.
Services $3.50 a. M, 2 p. m, z p. m.
Milford chronicle., 1928-09-28
AVENUE M. E. SUNDAY SCHOOL

The winter activities of our Sum
day school begin in earnest next
Sunday, September Both, with pro-
motion day exercises. This service
begins at nine-forty-five in the
church and all members and friends
of the church are cordially invited
to attend.
There will be promotions from the
Cradle, Beginners, Primary and
Junior Departments with appropri-
ate exercises by each class.
Rally week will be from October
LIST to 9TH, inclusive. This is a social
get together week of the Sunday
school which eliminates in a great
rally day with exercises by the
whole school.
The following classes will meet
in the chapel during that week:
Monday-Classes of Mrs. ]. P.
Pierce, J. P. Pierce, G. T. Macklin
and Miss Carter.
Tuesday-Classes Of Fellowship,
Friendship, Loyal Circle, Volunteer
and Mr.. Messick's.
Wednesday-Classes Of E. C.
Macklin, J. K. Lambert, Annetta |
Mrs. J. Bennett and DR.. e.
Y .Matsinger.
Friday afternoon-Primary, Be-
sinners and Cradle Roll, and Friday
'Vening the Junior Department.
The Rally Day Committee is the
dessrs. Hudson, Shilling, Macklin
nd Matsinger. !
Milford chronicle., 1928-09-28
B A RRA TT'S CHAPEL
ANNIVE RSARY

Standing near the du Point Highway
In the dear old land of Kent,
Is an antiquated church
We love so well.
There it stands, a sacred emblem,
AS a gift of God twas sent.
In our memory loving thots
Of it will dwell.
Passing years have offered changes
To the country all around;
And some other country churches
Passed away.
But the work of dear old Barratt's
Ever lives to hold it's ground,
And the faith for which it stands
Will last for aye.
Every year its loyal people,
On day that's filled with cheer,
Meet to stimulate the faith
For which it lives;
And in glad commemoration,
Gather there from far and near;
Joining in the joyous feast
The glad day gives.
Now, the last day of September
Is the date we set this year,
For the long anticipated Jubilee"
Come, for joyous strains of music
Everywhere will fill the air,
And a worth while message waits
For you and me.
Roscoe Campbell
Milford chronicle., 1928-09-28
Sunshine Valley
Near Oakley

Our community was again sad.
dened when Mrs. Mary ]. johnson
passed into the great beyond on Fri
day, September 21st. Mrs. Johnson
had been in poor health for some
time. She was kind neighbor, a
good Christian and liked by all who
knew her. Those left to mourn her
loss are five sons, one daughter,
several grandchildren and a host of
friends. Funeral services were held
in st. Johnstown M. E. Church on
Sunday, with Rev. Layfield oficiat-
ing. The remains were laid to rest
in the adjoining cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kern of Mar
Gus Hook, Pa, were weekend guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. E. Webb.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Dawson were
Sunday guests of H. C. Wisseman
and family.
Walter Galloway and several
friends from Dover were circling
among friends in this vicinity on
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Banning, Jr.,
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Banning and
daughter Frances, Mr.. and Mrs. vi
nal Banning and daughter Delema
were Sunday dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Banning, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Webb and fam
lily spent Sunday afternoon with Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Banning of Bridge
vile.
The lawn party given at the home
of the Misses Mary and Eta Bow
man on Thursday evening was very
much enjoyed by all those who at
tended.
Minos Wright and Albert Lesser
Of fredericksburg, Md, were circIing
among friends in this vicinity on
Sunday evening.
Miss Florence Cannon of Green
wood was Thursday evening guest
Of Alice Banning.
The Misses Eta and Mary Bow !
man, also Melvin Banning were
Sunday evening guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Tucker, of Georgetown.
The Misses May and Mildred Ban
ming, also Roger Adams spent Sum
lay evening with Alice Banning.
Milford chronicle., 1928-09-28
MiNviMe

Mrs. Mary J. Evans of Ocean View
was the guest Of Mrs. Lulu Lynch
on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Townsend
have closed the Seaside Iun at Beth
any Beach and returned to their
home here for the winter.
I Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Lopez are now
occupying their new bungalow just
recently built.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Trimble of
Philadelphia and Mrs. George Trim
BILE Of Seaford were recent callers
with Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Aydelotte.
Arthur Hope of Delaware City
was a caller on Tuesday with Mr..
and Mrs. R. C. Steele.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Holt and
son Howard and Mr.. and Mrs. Finn
of Camden, N. j., were weekend
guests with Mrs. Sadie Williams, al
so Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Williams and
boys of Milton spent Thursday with
their mother, Mrs. Williams.
Miss Mildred Nelson was the
guest of Miss Dorothy Evans On
Sunday.
Capt. Percy Davey, wife and
daughter, Lydia, of Bayonne, N. j.,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Phillips of
Richardson Park were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Philip West on Sunday.
In fast game of ball Lord Balti-
more defeated Stockley to 4 on
Saturday. The game proved to be a
smuggling match as far as hits were
But although Stockley
was outhit Is to Is, they twice tied
the score on the home team. Lefty
George Hooker was on the mound |
for the home team and although he |
was touched for Is hits, five of them |
we're on account of errors. He
struck out six. Stocked on the |
mound for the visitors struck out 4
and was hit freely, but seemed to
tighten up in the pinches.
Bennett, Gray and Temple seemed
% have an appetite for hits. Zach
me getting 4 hits in as many times
lp, a perfect batting average. Gray
Ind Hooker each got two Dagger.
Marvel, of the visitors, also had a
perfect day at bat getting hits. The
ine-IIn.
Milford chronicle., 1928-09-28
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
West Second Street

Rev. A. D. Merrill, Preacher.
The services for Sunday, Septem-
Der 30th, are as follows:
Bible School 10 a. m. F. ]. Gull
lex, Supt.
Morning Worship and Sermon II
a. m.
Evening Worship and Sermon 7.3O
p. m.
Rev. A. D. Merrill, of Philadel-
phia, will have charge of the SER
vices.
The regular weekly Prayer Ser
vice on Thursday evening at 8.
The interest in these services is
and the public is cordially
invited to help us make it grow.
Milford chronicle., 1928-09-28

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MEETING
Christian Science services every
Sunday morning at eleven o'clock
at the New Grange Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1928-09-28
METHODIST PROTESTANT NEWS

Pastor has returned for another
conference year after attending re-
cent conference in Lynchburg, Va,
and will preach next Sunday MORN
ing on the subject "The Progressive
Glory Of the Church" and in the ev-
ening "The Dardaneilles of the
Soul"
The choir is back from vacation
and is rendering splendid music.
A Halloween social under the
auspices of the Progressive Bible
class will be given on Tuesday, Oc-
tober Both at 8 p. m. There will be
a sketch, appropriate games, and
refreshments-all for Csc admission.
Milford chronicle., 1928-09-28

Mrs. Edwin Lewis and mother,
Mrs. Matte Townsend of Wyoming,
visited Mrs. Harry H. Dukes during
the past week.
Mrs. Harvey Dukes had the mis-
fortune to sprain her ankle on Sun
day by falling on the stairway.
Milford chronicle., 1928-09-28
Staytonsviue

The Florida storm hit our church
letter last week and mixed it up
quite a bit. So to straighten it out
a little, we would like to correct.
We do not have services here only
IN the evening, so could not have 20
at the morning service. Our at
tendance in the evening runs from
30 to so. Young Peoples meeting
Endeavor Society, 7.3O; preaching 8
o'clock. Come everybody.
Milford chronicle., 1928-09-28

Miss Elizabeth Tomlinson of Do
yer has been chosen as the teacher
of the third grade at Lord Baltimore
School.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Oliver EvanS and
children of Stonehurst visited Mrs.
Lydia Powell over the weekend.
Milford chronicle., 1928-09-28

With the addition of a few more
pupils this week the enrolment in
school is now close to the 300 mark.
John Shilling, High School Super
visior, visited the high school on
Tuesday. Miss Brock of the Home
Economics Department and Mr.. Ear
ley, Elementary Supervisor, were al
so visitors on Tuesday.
Walter McGinnis of Roxana school
observed the work of the eighth
grade on Wednesday.
Milford chronicle., 1928-09-28
ST. JOHNS R. C. CHURCH
Rev. Alfred A. Jones

Mass at Milford 8 o'clock.
Second mass at Rehoboth IL o.
clock.
Evening service 1880.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-27
all INVITED
TO dem MEET
Will Be at Harlingen
On Friday; Charge
Unfair Tactics

HARLINGEN, Sept. 27.-Declaring
that there has been some effort on
the part Of leaders in the Hoover
move In the Valley "a keep from
the democratic sass meeting here
Friday night persons who are nm
decided as to how "a vote, or those
who are now for Hoover. Claude
Carter, chairman OF the Democratic
club of Harlingen, issued a call for
everyone who il interested in hear
ing both sides 70 any proposition 70
attend the meeting.
"There will be no attacks on any
one" Mr.. Carter raid; there will be
no abuse OF anyone. We do not
propose 10 carry on this campaign by
attacking the opposition. What we
are going TO do is to educate the
people on the ability, integrity and
character OF the man who heads the
democratic ticket for president.
only one side Of the question
has been told at mass meetings held
in the past. Wa want a chance ~
nswer And we earnestly ask all
those persons who are normally
democrats. and who are planning t0
support the republican nominees, or
who are undecided. 10 come To this
meeting, and hear the matter dis
cussed."
Carter said that arrangements
have been about completed for :
band, which will tour parts Of the
Valley Friday before the mass meet
ing. which Is 10 be held at the Har-
lingen municipal auditorium.
He said that while the meeting is
being given BY the Harsingen Dem.
ocratic club. thst II will ne open 10
residents Of all parts az the VALLEY.
and that everyone desiring to attend
is invited to be present.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-27
'Mertz Style Shop Is
Opened in

SAN BENIT0. Sept. 27.-The
Mertz Style shop. which has been
opened in the Farmers Bark a. Trust
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-27
LEGION BOYS
BASEBALL TO
Be REPORTED
National Convention
Al s. "A. VIII Hear
$4,000 Played and
1904 Awards Made

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Sept. 27.-
R1-A junior baseball program in
which I22 900 boys we're on the dia-
monds and a school award program
In which 1904 medals were distribut-
ed for meritorious records, were two
methods by which the American
Commission Of the American Legion
sought 70 inspire the youth to become
coed citizens. according 60 a report
prepared for submission to the tenth
national convention Of the legion
nc San Antonio, Oct. s to ~. Advance
information on the report was made
public by Edward r. Spafford. ma
tional commander Of the legion. to-
day.
The work or organizing the Jun
lor baseball program OF the legion
mas gone over and It has gone over
big said the report, part Of which
fellows:
The legion has found u national
game Of baseball a splendid channel
Tor teaching Amcricanism. At every
opportunity those in charge have in
spired the boys who played the game
with true ideals Of sportsmanship
and Americanism. II has been graft
flying indeed to see the splendid re-
suits Of this training.
THE whole junior baseball pro-
gram Of the legion was based on the
theory that the principles Of good
Epcrtsmanshin arc closely related to
the principles of good citizenship. Il
is believed that 10 teach a boy TO OBJ
serve the rules Of good sportsmanship
while he is young will make Of him a
better citizen when he has grown mp.
One Of the first things that the boys
learned in playing baseball was re-
spert for rules Of the game. This was
used IN the intoxicating Of q respect
for law on the part Of the youth.
Under legion direction the boys
taxing part in the junior baseball
program learned fair play. loyalty.
gameness and the true meaning Of
democracy. Before the program end
ed every team vas following this
code or craftsmanship; keep rules;
keep faith with your comrades. keep
your temper. keep yourself fit. keep
a stout heart III defeat: keep your
pride under victory; keep a sound
soul. a clean mind and a healthy
body. The legion Believes that these
DoAh VINO ptA9tu baseball viii re-
member the lessons taught In play
and adopt them 70 their life's rela-
ticnship.
The American Legion has made
"a singular and outstanding contribu-
tion through the award Of medals
for m%critorious work to the boys and
girls Of the public schools. These
legion medals are given for honor.
courage, scholarship. leadership and
service. The number of these awards
is growing each year. Many of the
children receiving the awards are
binding themselves together for ser
Twice in years 70 come"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-27

MchEWZZE
THZAN GcHoEW
The prides OF Baltimore.
Rv KEEN RAFFERTY,

BALTIMORE. Nd. SEPT. 27.-DoVn
in the $500 block or Madison avenue
IN Baltimore they raise EN- healthy,
and there must be something about
the neighborhood faar in addition
presents them with that ineffahie
quality claimed By all musical com
edy stars-they have personality
plus, down there.
The reporter who went ~ inter
view the four leading ladies' az the
$500 block Madison avenue Can un-
appreciative fellow with no poetry
In his souil also took their picture,
II have been given u understand
he said. when the finished picture
was in his hands, that you four
Young sirens have carried off the
hcnors az the baby show. ~ that
correct -
= believe that Is substantially
correct" said one N the damosels.
Miss Frances Siawie. But 7 o.
ject r. being called q baby. ="
Such Temperament.
"Now. now" said the ~renorter
"let there be no quibhinE. What
want To know IS: Is that correct
Yes said Miss Slagle. pouting.
"Can you identify yourselves IN
the picture. then ?" asked the report
cr. and he showed them the finish
ed photograph.
There can re no doubt" hevar
Miss Vivian Schoen. but she was In
corrupted ~ y despairing wall from
Miss %Jacquelin Mckenzie.
"0h dear. Oh DEAF" said Miss Nc
kenzie. my"
And No Mysteries. either" "a. n
the reporter. ard he hurried on "a
recite the accomplishments Of tbs
four fair ones.
These four children. living Al.
most next door to each other. were
among the headliners nj the baby
how held this week IN Druid Hill
Park"
ooh dear. on dear" interrupted
the distracted Miss Mckenzie.
Frances Slaric lives IA 1887 Mad
iron avenue continued the report
or. "She Is three years ola ard
drew Ion ncr cent from the judges.
Vivian Schoan. who lives next door
w two ami one-half years old. she
received % per cent. Jacaueiin Ne
kenzie lives al 1881 Madison ave-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-27
THRONCS VIEW
new HOSPITAL
Edinburg Institution,
Finest In South,
Thrown Open

EDINBuRG, Sept. 2T.-The Medi-
cal Arts Hospital in this city. said
to he one OF the finest in the entire
south. was tht host 10 approx
mateIy 5000 persons from all sec
tions Of the Valley and from many
upstate cities at its formal opening
and open house Wednesday after
noon between the hours 81 | and Z
o'clock.
Visitors to the institution were
shown over the building b. mem
bers Of n committee composed 81
100 men and women connected d.
rectly or indirectly with the hos
pitai. city and county.
The entire building was heauti-
fully decorated for the occasion with
winter flowers and ferns and a Ugh.
course Of refreshments was served
visitors during the hours Of the re-
ception.
Located on one Of the highest
points in the ~sor8hern outskirts IL
Edinburg. the new Institution rises
70 a height az three stories above
the ground. not including d base
ment which really brings IL TO a
height Of four stories. II Is lon
structed of brick, concrete and steel
and IA fire-proof throughout.
The equipment Of the institution
is complete % the last word and I'M
cludes operating Rooms. A-ray rooms.
laboratories. and electrically oper-
ated diet kitchens.
The exterior az the building Ia Of
Italian Renaissance design.
Among the visitors 70 the institu-
tion was a large group Of doctors.
members n he Lower Rio Grsnde
Valley Medical association. who had
gathered ln this city to attend the
regular monthly meeting Of the or
ga%nization to be held IN the Edin-
burg high school Wednesday eve
ming.
me doctors were served 2 ban
quet IN the school cafeteria a. 6
n m. and immediately following ad-
lourned 10 the school auditorium
TO listen to q speakers program
which included Or. n. ". Sherwood
q Temple sanitarium az Temple /.
pr. q. II. Lehman. X-rar specialist
Of San Antonio. and Or. VI. S. Han
son, member OF the Nesbit. Hanson
& Hill Clinic Of San Antonio.
All doctors attending the np-n
house proclaimed the hospital One
of the most modern in Texas and
perhaps IN the south.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-27
Rings Dinner Bell
Over $4,000 Times

HOUSTON. Tex, SEPT. eT -tFl-
Mere than So.oos times has Mrs. r.
j. Matthews swung the same COW
bell t. call her hoarders 70 meals.
But the cowhcll TOW Is q get an
henored placed on the mantle. while
Mrs. Matthews rests.
The Matthews bought q hotel a.
La Porte ~ wears ago. They serv-
ed meals. and when the FOOD was
ready Mrs. Matthews called them by
ringing the old cowbell.
But the couple eventually got old
and tired of their business. 50 they
sold their hotel 70 ". II. Holder for
$500. They retained some lots in
back IF the hotel. and there they
Plan n rest the remainder Of their
lives. and 70 save energy. partic-
ularly. for the celebration Of their
golden wedding anniversary On
January 4. 1929.
Mrs. Matthews boast. in which
her husband concurs. Is that IN the
Is years she did not miss serving a
single one az the three meals each
day. Ard nc one but Mrs. Mat
thevs ever rang the bell.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-09-27
Christmas Box
Sent to Soldiers

MERCEDES. Sept. 27.-According
20 Mrs. J. J. Murray. secretary and
treasurer of the Hidalgo county unit
of the Red Cross. a number az Mer-
lcedes women under the supervision
iuf Mrs. Murray. have just complet-
ed the packing 81 = box Of Christmas
gifts for soldiers. sailors ard mar
ines serving in Asiatic stations.
The box was sent 10 san Fran
\ cisco and from there the presents
will be shipped ont with packages
from other cities to service men in
the Pacific stations. The boxes are
Of gay colors and each contains ten
articles ranging from pocket knives
20 mirrors. playing cards and pipes.