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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-03-21

@. How many slaves did George
Washington have at the time Of hi
death? @. w. G.
A. He was the owner Of 124 slaves
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-03-21

q. Will you be kind enough to give
me a very rough estimate on the num-
Der Of books of one title sold yearly,
the book not being by a noted author,
and we will say, a fair story?
should like to have some idea about
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-03-21

Q. Who participated in the an
Gent Olympic games? il.
A. In ancient Greece the entire
populace participated in Olympic
games.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-04-30

RUDOLPH DURNIGER
POLICE OF New York are
making a city-wide search for
Fat" Durniger, who is wanted
for questioning in the Staying
Of Virginia Brannen, taxi dan
Ger, whose body was recently
found off a lonely road.
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BOY HERO HAS
GREAT TIME

CONTINUED From Page y
He climbed to the top of Wash.
ington Monument.
He saw a battleship.
He was given a thrilling ride
about the historic spots of Wash.
ington with the wife of the
President acting as his chauffeur
and guide. Mrs. Hoover drove
her own car to show her youthful
guest "the sights"
Chats With President
He had luncheon with the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Hoover, and finally
he had two friendly, intimate
chats with the President.
He slept in the bed that Lind
bergh slept in.
All this in one day, with more
to follow.
Admits He's Thrilled
Near the close of an eventful
cay, President Hoover said to
him:
"Well, Bryan, what do you
think of Washington"
"I'm thrilled" said Bryan. And
then he added, as an after
thought: "You see, it's the first
time I've seen Washington"
And President Hoover, some
what thoughtfully, replied:
eyes, Bryan, 1 got the most
kick out of Washington myself
the first time / ever saw it,"
Bryan didn't attend the great
state dinner which the President
and Mrs. Hoover rendered the
King and Queen of Siam last
night-but that probably would
have been too much, anyway.
He had dinner in the children's
room after watching through a
crack in the door the glittering
assemblage arrive. Then he went
to bed. 1t had been a big day,
and another was to follow.
Stay Unlimited
At Mr.. Hoover's insistence
Bryan was kept clear of the re
porters who cover the White
House. The President said he
didn't want the boy embarrassed
or exploited" although the cir
cumstances surrounding his being
invited to the White House nat
urally threw around the lad an in
evitable spotlight of publicity.
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z j. 8. OFFICES
BAN PAY BOOST
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CONTINUED From Page ~
normally make increases in sal
aries within grades where they
are merited. Each grade of en-
ploye has a minimum and maxi
mum salary.
Mitchell said that in view of
the business depression, unem-
plOyment and the fact that the
Government is Gin the red" he did
not feel that workers should ex-
pect periodic increase this year.
The Justice Department payroll
was reviewed April l.
It was pointed out that there
has been a. IL per cent decrease
in retail prices, which, in effect.
increases the purchasing power
of the dollar.
Fund Goes Over
The Commerce Department re-
views payrolls January l and
July l. The usual increases were
granted in January, but the pol
icy for July has not been deter
mined.
At the Treasury, the review is
made in March and August.
1t was explained in this depart
ment that IL the entire fund
available for increases is not
expended during any one year, it
is carried over i'm a "pOt" for use
in the subsequent year.
For this reason the Treasury,
with . considerable fund avail
able, expected to make increases
next year.
The budget bureau said that
certain funds were available for
pay increases during the 1881
fiscal year and that the matter
remained with department heads
whether boosts would be granted.
Unexpended balances would re-
vert to the Treasury general
fund, according to that bureau,
somewhat at variance with the
Treasury idea.
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SCHOOL HOUSE
PROBE LOOMS

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workmanship in the building
of structures which are to
house school children.
Inspection Is Needed
"NOt knowing the causes of
the two recent accidents,
do not wish to be put in the
position Of criticizing any indi-
vidual. But there should and
must be adequate and proper
inspection of school cOnstruc-
ton and only the best of mate
rial should be used in this
work."
Senator King said that the &C
cidents at the Roosevelt High
School and the Stuart Junior
High School would undoubtedly
be discussed at future hearings
on the District appropriation bill
and that everything possible that
can be done legislatively to pre-
vent occurrences will be done.
SO Are POrtabIes
OF the 154 schools in the city,
there are now SO portable build
ings. Portables are wooden build
ings adjacent to the school itself
which take care of the overflow
of student population of the
main building. The SO portables
includes groups of portables. Some
schools have two or more of such
buildings.
approximately 1000 students at
Western High School are com
PEELED to go to school under a
part-time schedule because of
overcrowded conditions. This
means that instead of having
classes from 9 a. m. to 8 p. M,
the students must attend schools
in shifts. .one-half going from $3.50
a. m. to / p. m. and the other
half from l p. m. to 4::30 p. m.
More than $500 children in
both white and colored elemen-
tary schools are effected by part
time class sessions, according to
statistics compiled at the Franklin
Administration Building, Novem.
Der /, 1880. This includes 126
classes,
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CONDITION OF TREASURY
CONTINUED From Page ~
workmanship in the building
of structures which are to
house school children.

Treasury balance as Of April
%, 1892, 989, 924.62; expenditures,
So, 1913, 977.6O; customs receipts,
$50, 3OO,710.38.
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RAY SHORTAGE
IS $4,000
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where the money was taken, Stew
art said. Mr.. Ray received taxes
from various sources, and so far
the audit has failed to show from
just which sources the money was
taken.
Mr.. GOrdy declared that if the
deficit is paid by the estate the
matter will be closed. If it Is not
paid up however a demand will be
made on the bOndsmen of the
late official.
Mr.. Ray was bonded for $4,000
by the Fidelity and Deposit Com
pany of Maryland.
Estates Value Unknown
The audit showed that at the
time of Mr.. Rays death, on April
Is, there was $334.81 in cash in
his office. In addition to this,
there was personal cash balance
of $1,2O2.79. Whether this sum
represents the $500 revolving
fund or not cannot be determined.
Mr.. Prettyman declared that as
yet the value of the estate and it's
condition has not been de-
termined, due to number of
enterprises in which Mr., Ray was
interested.
The audit shows, Mr.. Gordy
said, that none of the tax sale
fees paid to Mr.. Ray by the
county commissioners each year
had been accounted for since
1915. The amount of these fees
ranged from few dollars up to
$1,092 paid in 1880.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-04-30
Scent Gasoline Tax
To Aid Unemployed

BOSTON,. April 80 GNS0.
Beginning tomorrow and for the
next two years Massachusetts mo-
florists will pay a Scent gasoline
tax.
The law, passed by the present
legislature, will go into effect at
1901 a. m. tomorrow.
Proceeds from the extra cent
levy on motor fuel will go to
ward road construction to aid
unemployed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-04-30
WARSHIPS OPEN
ATTACK ON
FUNCHAL
One Shot Lands in Center of
Capital of Madeira Isles;
General Diaz Heads Rebels

LONDON, April 80 G.N.SO.~-
Portuguese warships opened fire
today upon Funchal, capital of
the Madeira Islands, held by in
surrectionists under Gen. Sousa
Diaz, according to word received
here.
Two shots were fired by one
vessel in the armada laying siege
to Funchal. One fell short and
landed in the water. The other
struck in the center of the city.
Extent of casualties was not
known.
Bishop Intervenes
The bishop of Funchal, acting
as emissary for the rebels, secured
postponement of major military
operations through his peace eff
forts, but twice failed to arrange
an armistice.
A rebel manifesto again called
attention to the fact that the
Funchal junta is not attempting
to establish an independent state,
but merely wants a chance of ad-
ministration in Portugal. The
present regime is regarded as too
dictatorial.
Marines Guard Lives
British marines are guarding
foreign lives and property.
The messages stated that the
marines were landed on the
threatened island Tuesday, and
Immediately were posted around
the foreign quarter of the be-
leaguered city.
The Portuguese government at
Lisbon has reaffirmed its .nten-
tin of crushing the Madeira
rebels by military force unless
they surrender Internationally.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-04-30
$4,000 Professor

Kid baseball players and
grOwn-ups alike, who are fol
lowing the daily lessons on
How to Play Baseball, in
The Washington Times, can
prepare themselves for an
other series on the proper
way to perform ON the dia-
mOnd, with an $8O,OOO-a-year
professor cracking the rule
across their knuckIes.
Babe Ruth, peer of all
baseball players, starts his
series on lessons for sand
lOtterS, and their elders too,
in this newspaper starting
next Monday. A Babe Ruth
Lesson will be published
herein every day next week
and thereafter every Mon
day during the current base
ball season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-04-30
MARY PICKFORD
give everyone his utmost chance
to live a creative life."

give everyone his utmost chance
to live a creative life"
The official welcome of the
American educational world was
thus given King Prajadhipok by
Benjamin William Frazier, repre-
senting the Federal Bureau Of
Education:
"The Kingdom of Siam
shares with the United States
the conviction that knowledge
develops unity among mankind.
A decade ago more than $50
Siamese students were making
educational contact in the
schools of both Europe and
America. The royal household
and practically all high govern
ment officials of Siam have
studied in the schools of Eu-
rope or of the United States.
The bonds of understanding
thus created with the Western
World are of the happiest and
most suspicious nature"
Following this King Prajadhi,
pok started upon motor trip to
Baltimore, where he will consult
DR.. WilliSm Holland Wilmer, one
of the worlds most noted eye
specialists and formerly a Wash.
ingtonian, during the afternoon
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WIFE AND LOVER
DIE BY POISON

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dealer in women's clothes, Gar
rison with a smile announced:
'My wife and I have patched
up our troubles and she is going
back home with u.s."
Hartung apparently was not
surprised at the announcement.
He smiled and nodded his head in
agreement with the decision Of
his sweetheart.
Mrs. Garrison began to pack
her bags, assisted by her hus-
band.
Just One More Drink
Hartung walked over to a serv.
ing table, poured out two drinks
of liquor and returned to where
Mrs. Garrison was packing her
grips. He said
Let us have one more drink
before we part"
Unsuspecting what the glasses
contained, Mrs. Garrison smiled
and accepted one of them.
Both raised the glasses to their
lips. Hartung gave an inarticu-
late salutation and they drank to-
gether.
Mrs. Garrison screamed as the
deadly liquor poured down her
throat. She cried as she collapsed.
ITS poison"
1--WE Are Dying"
Hartung, clutching his throat as
he toppled to the floor, looked at
his sweetheart lying on the floor
near him and said:
eyes, it is poison and we are
dying"
Both were dead when a doctor
summoned by the distracted hus-
band arrived.
After the bodies had been re-
moved to a mortuary, Detective
David Schwartz found a dozen
love letters, some in the purse
of Mrs. Garrison and others in
the clothing Of Hartung, and
some were scattered in q dresser
drawer.
Had Planned Act
One letter showed that CARR
son had planned to end his life
rather than be separated from
his sweetheart. 1t said:
with our last drink of gin,
sweetheart, take the easiest
way out. 1 will love you till
death do us part. 1 can't bear
to lose you again-the most
wonderful, sweetest love of my
life. You seem like part of
me. 1 would rather be dead
than to be away from You.
hope you will think of me-and
in my last breath I'M think Of
you"
Another letter which indicated
that Mrs. Garrison had told Har-
tung that she might return to
her husband was written Tuesday
and read, in part:
ITO the One / Love:
CANCEL, can't go on after
having had you and realizing
that you are leaving me. II IL
too much. Why must q love
like ours be separated? If 1t
were possible for me to have
taken you away, things might
have been different"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-04-30
English Girl Here
For Blossom Fete

NEW YORK. April 30.-Miss
Patricia Morton. rosy checked
English girl who has been selected
to reign as queen of the Win
chester Apple Blossom Festival,
arrived here today from her
home in Winchester, England.
The young queen will leave
tomorrow for the Virginia Win
chester. This is her first visit to
the United States.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1931-04-30
Rep. HuLPs Wife Dies
After Heart Attack

SAN FRANCISCO, April 80
1.N.SD Mrs. Katherine Bling
ham Hull, so, wife of Repre-
sentative Morton D. Hull, of Illi-
nois, was dead here today of heart
disease.
She had been i'll since return
ing to San Francisco two weeks
ago from a trip to Hawaii.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-12
NORCO UNLOADS GENERAL CARCO; TAKES ON FISH
Motorship Brings Two Pas sengers from Seattle and
 Books II South

Bringing a capacity cargo, con- sisting of general merchandise, the motorship Norco arrived in Juneau from Seattle and way ports at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon. She started on her return voyage south at 11:15 Saturday night.
 From Seattle, she brought two passengers, William Jackson and Leonard Hayden Departing, she booked II. They were Mrs. David Femmer and daughter, Mrs. Fergu- son, Mrs. Gus Gustafson, MT. and Mrs. J. Olson, J. Tormey, A. M. Paulsen and Joseph Bandin for Seattle; MT. and Mrs. H. J. Jones and Benjamin Evans for Peters, burg.
 The vessel for her voyage south loaded frozen halibut for the New England Fish Company and the Marlyn Fish Company.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-12
TWO ROBBERS
 GET S15,OOO
Stage Sensational Kidnap- ping and Hold-up in
 Texas Town

CANYON, Texas, Jan. 12.-Two men robbed the First National Bank here of $15.000 last Saturday after abducting Levi Cole, assistant cash fer, and his wife from their home and then overpowering Sheriff Nye who entered the bank before the vault opened.
 Cole and his wife were taken to the bank early last Saturday morn ing, blindfolded. Other employees were locked up as they arrived.
 Attention to the hold-up was not attracted until the bank failed to open on regular time.
 When the time lock released the door of the vault, the robbers gath cred up the money and escaped.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-12
APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE

CARDIFF, Jan. 12.-Relief can teens are today dotting the Welsh coal district. There has been flood of applications for food from women and children with no ade- quate funds available.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-12
QUEEN BRINGS 22PASSENCERS
 AND TAKES 14
Vessel Unloads General Freight and Coal at Ju-
 neau and Douglas

With g passengers and a good sized cargo for Juneau, the steam ship Queen, Capt. N A. Nickerson, bound from Seattle for Skagway arrived here at 2 o'clock Sunday morning and departed seven and one-half hours later. On her way down Gastineau Channel she called at Douglas to unload coal and general freight.
 At this port, she discharged gen. eral merchandise and coal for the Pacific Coast Coal Company. She booked 14 passengers here for Haines, Skagway and Sitka.
 The vessels incoming cabin pas sengers were Rev. Father B. R Hubbard, J. N. Wahl, Mrs. John Campbell, Mrs. c. Olsen, Arne P Stole, H. B. Crewson, Miss Beulah Hawkins, Mrs. Rachel R. Broahs Sam Gaxalsof, George B. Grigsby H. J. Stoll, Miss c. Phillips, Hans Wick, Ralph Priddy, P. D. Bentley R. Sullivan, and 0. F. Armstrong
 Outgoing passengers were Mrs Lucille Care, Mrs. Bert Dennis, Miss Laura Klancsy, Samuel Fox and Arthur H. Miller for Haines; Mrs c. J. Mills, Mrs. s. Kunz, Dr. II w. Alberts, Bert Caro and Frank Justin for Sitka; Mrs. A. McCann Marguerite Ward, Frank Nefsy and Stephen Stanworth for Skagway.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-12
MUSICAL NOTES FROM N0RAH
 FLOAT TO PIER
Canadian Liner Disembarks Eleven Passengers
 at This Port

Strains Of Humoresque were mingled in the medley of airs softly played, that floated from the brilliantly lighted forward salon of the steamship Princess Norah last night to halt for a moment the oc casional wayfarer passing by on the dark, rain-pelted wharf alongside The music, lacking considerably in both interpretation and execution was not good, not bad, just ordi- nary. But notes from the violin king of instruments, like lines of g Shakespearean dra m a, literary masterpiece, possess such wealth of charm and beauty that seldom can they be despoiled entirely of all their riches. And the embryonic yirtuoso aboard the Canadian liner was not without some recommenda- tions. His left arm was glued 50 closely to his side that knife blade could not have been forced between them, so his lingering approached efficiency. He drew a long bow.
 Picturesque Figure
 Quite a picturesque figure, he was. Erect, he stood, enraptured with his own effort-perhaps, in the imagery of the moment, the leader of a great symphony No doubt forgotten, were the spurs, the high top boots, the dark, tightly fitting trousers, with their wide yellow side strips; the red coat that but toned snugly like a glove around a narrow waist and across a broad chest.
 Rudolph C., Peterson, 24, blue eyed and fair-haired, member ol the Royal Canadian Mounted Po- lice, had the salon to himself, ex- cept for a comrade in service, Wil- liam Lee Evans, about the same age but of dark complexion, who was seated at desk writing a letter, neither annoyed nor amused by harmony variations.
 Fun With Fiddle
 Just having a little fun with the fiddle" explained Policeman Peterson as he laid down the n- strument. Where are we going To Whitehorse. We are to relieve two men that have been stationed there for some time.
 Yes: this is our first trip North I'm from Dryden, Ontario. Evans Is from Winward, Saskatchewan. This is our first boat ride. We never saw the sea until we reached Vancou- yer a few days ago.
 Enjoy it? Say, it's the lift. How longs it been going on?"
 Light Passenger List
 There were only few passen- gers on the Norah for Skagway anc the Interior Yukon.
 Among them was Mrs. V. l. Hahn of Skagway, wife of the superinten.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-12
KILLS. GIRL HE
 FAILED TO WIN,
 THEN SUICIDES

SEATTLE, Jan. 12.-Frustrated in an attempt to marry Shigeno Shigemura and take her to Japan to live; Paul Katsuda, a former Eugene, Oregon, student, shot and killed her and then committed sui eide.
 Katsuda entered the girls home by breaking a glass in the front door. The girls mother fled as he entered the house, to secure aid.
 Katsuda had been sought since last week when he kidnapped the girl and held her for one day to persuade her to marry him.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-12
Marine News

dent of the White Pass and Yukon Route.
 Eleven passengers were disem- parked at this port. They were Mrs. R. Hawkesworth, Mrs. F Helen thai, Mrs. H. L. Williams, Mrs. M McDonald, Sister Mary Edwards Miss Winifred Carlson, A. Cohn, C. Fountain, Kenneth Junge, w. D Shepard and w. E. Wright.
 The Norah arrived in Juneau from Vancouver, B. C., at 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, and departed at II last night for Skagway. She is scheduled to De. back here at 6 o'clock this evening on her re- turn voyage south
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-12
NEGRO BURNED TO DEATH FOR
 KILLING GIRL

MARYSvILLE, Missouri, Jan. l2. Chained to the roof of the school house in which it is alleged he assaulted and murdered velma Volter, young teacher, Raymond Gum, a negro, was burned to death. I" f@~ir@
 The building was fired by mob.
 Gum was taken from the au- thorities, despite National Guards men, as the negro was being taken to the courthouse for arraignment.
 Mob members said the negro confessed when taken into the school house
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-12
HUNGER PINCH
 BEGINS. WALES

CARDIFF, Wales, Jan. 12.-Hun- ger is being felt as the result of the delay in the settlement of the dis pute which has sent 10000 men out of the coal mines. Shop keepers are reluctant to extend credit as they are still trying to collect bills as the result of other strikes. The coal miners union is to open a canteen, perhaps tomorrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-12
THE EMPIRE Is the Medium

Through which the general public can always have It's wants supplied.
 Closing time for classified advertisements: P. M.
 Closing time for display Ad- vertisements: Il A. M.
 Ten cents per line first in- sertion.
 Five cents for continuous subsequent Insertion.
 Count five average words to the line.
 Minimum charge, 50 cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-12
 Steamer Movements NORTHBOUND

NORTHBOUND , Alameda due tomorrow after (
 9 noon. Has 2 days mail. . SCHEDULED SAILfNGS ( . Northland scheduled to sail
 Q from Seattle Jan. 12 at 9 q Q pm.
 3 Admiral Farragut scheduled to
 , sail from Seattle Jan. IA at q
 . 10 am.
 . Norco scheduled to sail from (
 . Seattle Jan. 19 at 9 pm. . Northwestern scheduled to sail Q from Seattle Jan. 21 at 9
 . am. . SOUTnBOUND SAILINGS ( o Princess Norah due in port at ( . 6 tonight and sails at II
 9 o'clock. . Queen scheduled southbound Q Wednesday evening.
 . LOCAL SAILINGS { . Estebeth leaves every Thursday ( . night at 6 pm. for Sitka and | . wayports. . Pacific leaves every Thurs . day at 10 am. for Peters [ . burg, Rake and way ports, ( .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-12
Conuicts Dig Thirty
 Foot Tunnel Under
 WaLIs, Make Escape

SANTA FEE, New Mexico, Jan. 12 Five convicts tunneled 30 yards under the penitentiary wall from the bottom of a dry kiln pit to freedom.
 The convicts worked nights fir ing the kilns.
 The warden said the men must have taken weeks to dig the tun- nel.
 An investigation has been started. 
 The farmers federation at Ashe- vile, N. C., buys eggs by weight rather than the dozen.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-12
WANTED
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-BroWn male Chesapeake re- triever, collar bearing City license tag number twelve Reward for information leading to recovery. Phone 4041.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-01-12
ATTENTION MAsoNs

There will pe regular com- munication of Mt. Juneau Lodge No. 147, F. & A. M. at the Masonic Temple, Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock. All members and visiting Brethern urged to attend. By order of the w. M.
 J. w. LEVERS, .adu SecretarY.
Amerikai Magyar hirlap = American Magyar journal. [volume] (Youngstown, Ohio) 1911-1942, 1931-12-24
Magyarok
Naptara

DECEMBER &c. Karacsony masodnapi
bal, rendezi Reformatus Egyhaz ko-
z0nsege Ward Bakery tanctermeben
Mahoning Avenuen.
DECEMBER 26. A Sent Istvan Koi
karacsony masodnapi nagy tancmulats
saga az Eagles Hallban. Youngstown
Magyar Von6s Zenekar muzsikal.
DECEMBER 81. Este 8 6rakor Maya
rok Nagyasszonya hitkozseg Pas7tor-
iateka es szinel6adasa saiat halliaban.
547 n. Belle Vista Ave.
DECEMBER 81. Farrelli Else Magyar
Betegseg6lyz5 Egylet Szilveszteri bal
ia a Horvath Hallban, Farrell, Pa.
JANUAR 2. A Nilesi Els5 Magyar
Ferfi es N6i Bs. Egylet tancmulats&ga
a X. of p. Hallban. Rig6 muzsikal.
JANUAR 10. A Lorantffy Zsuzsan-
ma N6egylet miisoros -estelye AZ
egyhaz klubhazaban. KitiinG nliisor es
zeneszamok