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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

combination of humor and pathoB which audiences have como to cx- pect of this distinguished actress. Tho story places her as tho house. keeper in the home of Il millionaire inventor whose wife has died and whose children have come to look upon Emma as Il second mother. When, however, tho millionaire mnrricB her and she becomes their mother legally, tho children tako Il different view of tho woman who has worked all her life for them. For how can they introduce their former servant to their friends as their stcpmotherf
 Things reach an even fore bit- ter climax when the father dies, leaving all his money to Emma. Tho devoted and harmless Emma is now accused of having contrib iitcd to the death of the millionaire for tho sake of his wealth and tho result is n notorius will contest and the ultimate trial of Emma for murder. It may easily bc seen what tho accomplished Miss DrcsHfer can do with a situation Rke this.
 Clever Direction Helps
 Tho picture hnB been brilliantly directed by that master of camera and mcgnphOne, Clarence Brown. who recently produced such out standing screen hits aB "BoB- segBcd' and "A Free Soul" Brown cnn always be depended on for un- usual touches and the new Drcse- Ter vctihlce ia another instance in which clever direction helps in raising Il picture far above tho average.
 The work of the supporting cast
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
Robinson Here
 in Great Role
State Presents Dramatic
 Star in "The Hatchet Man"

Fresh from his "civo Star Final" triumph, Edward C. I,obinSon came to tho State thenter today in tho titlo role of "Thc Iatchct Man." q First National picture. Robinson rises to extreme heights of emotional acting as MT Wong. Chinese American. Americhnized in ideas but bound by ancient Chinese laws. Ills portrayal of "The Hntchct Man" will go down ns ono of the outstanding histrIonic fcats of the screen. Ills transitions from l AmcricnniZcd Chinese to Chinese tong killer nre little short of nmaz- ing. He brings to his role the deep understanding and intelligence that have established him na tho leading dclincntor of character on the screen.
 Loretta Young aa n somewhat nirtatIous Chinese girl lends zcHt 10 tho production and will undoubted- up iu beautiful and marvellous enough to earn for her tho title of "Girl Lon Clancy" Miss Young appears in both Oriental and Occi- dental costumes which get off her striking beauty 10 great advantage. Aside from her extremely dcc0ra- tive value to "Tho Iintchct Man" she reveals n dramatic talent un- usunl in such n young nctrcpe
 "rhe Hntchet Man" theme ia in- tcngcly dramatic. It iH IL story of triangular love, of tho mature man who takes l. beautiful young bride l only to lose her to n youth her own nge. The story is focused from the Chintsc angle. It is based on the inncxiblc vows of IL tong hatchct man turn between love md hcredi- tnry codes. The code which binds him involves death and destruction to tong enemien. U silent striking
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
THAT'S GOOD

"T had to sell my saxophone to get home. dad"
 "Goodl I'm glad to see you, son" --Bucn Humor, Madrid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

Once again nssistnnce Is needed by tho prop committee for "H0tel Univorse". which must by fair or other means secure two cement
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
Haines. Jones.
 New Garden
Former Appears in Wal- lingfOrd R0le-Cowboy
 Star in Border Twist

Coming for ono day, Sunday only, is "Gct Rich Quick WaIIingford" with William Haincs. W1lIing- ford and BIackic Dnw and "Schnoz- zls' what trio of riOtous raBcals. They flim-flnm their way in Il series of escapndeB that will make You helpless with laughter. Watch your watch--but don't miss them with William Hnlncs. (Grcat as Wnllingford). Jimmy Durnnte
 Terrence and Leila Hyams. Tho Buck Jones. Tho rough riding, sharp shooting mance-Ioving
 western ace in an outdoor film thnt is breath taking suspense. Also on this bill is n choice selection of Interesting short fenturctcts. Audiz onccs nt the New Garden, Monday and Tuesday will get m intimate view of American family life. A view such ns in real life would not be v0uchsnfcd Co near-rclntives of the principals involved. Tho things that happen in this nni- mated picture of minor md major tragedies, small and large joys. arc things that even inquiaitive neigh bOrs in real life would never drenn, could take place in "thnt house next door, But not alone because of It's splendid, realistic story ia this picture. IL fine production. the acting is great. Give Brook head InH the caHt, ts supcrb---as always. Ho iB the husband who goes 1s- tray. Cnptivated by tho lush charms of beautiful young girl nbout-tOwD, he decides that this new, romantic love must replace the borcBome stolidtty of n do- nestle existence which has begun to get very much on his nerves. But his wife won't see it that way. . she tells him that this affair is a pnSsing fancy, too trivial to upset the even tenor of their married lifc. Then there are two darling children to be considered. She refuses tO agree Co getting h d. vorcc. In the cnst is Vivicnno Osborne, Charles Ruggles. Juliette Compton and Harry BaDnister.
 Tho companion feature is Ely ing High" M-G-M's new comedy with music. which i8 n Korgeously funny satire on aviation md hvin- tors. It features Bert Lnhr, AmcricaB most Initiated c0fncdin n ns IL nut" inventor of n new air- ship; and Charlotte Greenwood in tho role of Panny Potts. n waitress of highly amOrous pr0clivities.
 This pair rolllcks gai1y through n ridiculous mclange of laughs. linked together by some mighty tlincfuI hongs, and tho grand per formanccs of such supporting play CTS as Pat O'I,ricn. Kathryn Craw- ford. Charles Winntgcr, Hcdda
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

wns a featured member of "1'ho Greenwich Village Folllcs." This net ir new. different and delightful ly refreshing. Truce nnd Boreog' Revue close the stage show presenting q dance symphony that promises a bcvy of pleasant BurpriseB t0 lovers of tho dance.
 The feature picture on this prO- gram is q hair raising mystery thriller "rhc Secret WitncHB" which in based on tho novel Murder In A Gildcd Cage" by Samuel Spec Wack.
 The cast ia headed by Una Mcr- keI. William Collier. Jr. md Znsu Pitts. Here iD a picture that will keep the reviewer in a constant turmoil of tense excitement and laughter ns each bnfflinR sequence of its narrative upfoIds on the talk ing screen.
 On Monday the strand will offer two moro hit pictures. Grntn unrb0 in "Mntn Hnri' and Will Rogers in "YOung AR You Feel"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

which leaves terror and madness in itg wake. Tho picture, there fore. hng Il weird quality which holds the movic-goer Spcllbound. thrilled by virtue of It's contlnu- Ously intense moments. There nre also lighter moments which relieve the suspense. The picture ls cs- acntiaIly ms rcal aa humanity. in itg emotions and instincts. Jt moves swiftly and hns m astounding Fascination.
 "The Hatchct Man" adapted from tho play by the late David I3cIaacO and Achmed Abdullhh, has all the mysticism. magic symbols nnd weird terr0rs of the East Aside from MT Robinaon and MiAs Young the excellent cnat includes Fully Marshall. Dudley Diggce. Ed mund Brccsc, Leslie FcntOn. ToShin Mori, J. Carroll Nnish. Noel Madi- aon. Charles Middleton, Gladys Lloyd, Ralph Inca and Blanche Frcdcrlci. William A. Wellman d. rccted. state thcater patrons will find this picture one of the great est thrills of their movie going lifc- times. Wed advise them not 10 l mipB it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

leaves nothing to be desired. Rich ard Cromwell as the youngest son who rmeains loyal to his step mother gives performance which even outshines his effective work in "Tol'able David" Jean Hersholt, as tho millionaire, is as usual sym pathetic and convicting. Excellent work Is also done by the attractive Myrnn Loy, John Milan, Purncll F. Pratt. Leila Bennett. Barbara Kent and Kathryn Crawford.
 Charlie Chase comedy "rhe To- basco Kid" screen song cartoon and Fox movictone news will com plctc the program. Sundya will be another Bargain Matinee until 1 b. III. Don't miss it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

Very amntcur reporters nrc as distasteful to casts rehearsing for productions aH professional ones nrc to some prominent persons who having nothing 10 say, arc quoted. This one vcntured into Elks' hall the other evening and found that various people are reluctant t0 have their pastB revealed.
 Edward Kirschbnum, author oi "Thc Juniors', appears to be divid- Ing his time between Johns Hop. kins university and the Elks club In the former he is pursuing Il pre- medical course while in the l0cIi institution he Is assisting in the preparation of his first-born fol presentation to the public. Certain notabIes are doin. their utmost t1 assure success. Ann Cowperthwnit q veteran of Under the Gnsiight' and "Itcmotc Control" fills her part to perfection. Mss Cowperthwnit who incidentally lives. brcnthct and dreams dramhtics, is at present studying nj SC Margarcts schoOI and 1s planning to enter tho Amcri- can Academy of Drnmatics in New York next year.
 
 Anthony Rodgers. another famil. lnr figure 10 local plnygoers IA tt appear again though not hs h Rot on this occasion. As James Evans MT Rogers hnB Il certain amount of difficulty In pcrshnding people that his intentions hre not strictly dishonOrnblc. DcrinOt Conway hnC Newton Post nrc James Evans As. siYtnnta. These two gentlemen, pos Hlbly unknown 10 n majority oi those who witnessed "The Devil ir the Cheese" transformed themBclve, from a shepherd and a monk res- pcctivcIy into cnnnibnly and thence back to the original in the BhOrI space of nn hour.
 Bertha BnteB and George Wild. man compldoe the cast. Mss Bntc' appeared in "Under tho dnnlight and has worked in various produc' tons in her home town of Nnugh' tuck. Alas for MT ,Wildman. neith. Or hide nor .hDjr of him could b' located on the evening of tho prow' lingB.
 Once again mssistnnce Is needed by tho prop committee for "Hotc Univorse". which must by fair o ..ll ... m a n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
All Headline
 Acts at Strand
Seven Superb Numbers Open To-day at Vaude-
 vile House

An avalanche of stars! A stage fui of spectacular entertainment plus IL screen smash thnt will jolt you out of your Bcat. That's tho deluxe program being offered by Warner Brothers Strand for to-day and tomorrow.
 Seven headline acts open inc show. Jackson and Durant "The Snow Birds" present an amusing eccentric offering followed by Kon- Ovan "The Japanese Blues Singer" littIe songblrd from tho land of tho lotus blossom who knows her sharpB and flats and presents a de- lightful program.
 Bert and Lew Fitzgibbona are back on tho Warner circuit again with their act "rhe Original Dnf- fydills" which grows moro amusing each year. These lads always have something new and different and prove themselves comedians of the first rank.
 The O'connor Family in "C0m edy hs you like 1t" follows tho FitZgibbona lads Here lB one of those family acts thnt are alwn ys entertaining, with just enough var icty to take it out of the ordinary routine class.
 Bret Wood "'rhc Boob and Ills Hnrm0nich" hns "at0ppcd' more shows thnn Barney Burns has auto mobiles. Brett proves that the grcatent array of real melody He's between tho two ends of h hhr- monica. IJc does this with m in- terspersing of comedy that iB fresh clean and laugh Invoking. Brett believes he can stop the show ht tho Strand Saturday and Sunday ... well we're perfectly willing t0 give him his opportunity so now it's up to Brett.
 SuIly aud Thomas in Just of The Merry-go-Hound" iH IL distinct Broadway attraction. This clever pair have just returned from G tri- umphnnt tour of tho British nut sic halls and the famous C6lisslum in London. Sully comes from n family prominent in the theater for many generations and Miss Th0mhh
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
CHARACTERISTIC

PHOTOGRAPHER: Here as n dozen photographs your son order ed. Mr Btnks and told mo to de- liver to you.
 BINRS: Ah, yes. They certain Iy look like him. too. Did hc pay for them |?
 PHOTOGRAPHER: No, sir, hc did not.
 BtNkS: Hmm. still moro Ike hIm,--Ifarm Journal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06

Brnggiou. Charles Rlesncr. direc- tor of Caught Short" "Itcducing" and "PoIitica." hns done another fine job with this very Imaginable picture. Also will bo shown n number of choice short subjects. China will be given Wedncsdny to those ladies who nrc making e col lection of the dinner service. On Thursdny will bc profit sharing when $2b in gold will be distributed Co patrons and ns usual on Sntur- dhy night tho extra attraction will be Country store when 20 we'll filled family Sunday baskets will be given to patrons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
AND THAT'S COLD

A man was complaining of tho lack of warmth in the boarding house in which he was staying.
 "In tho daytime it is bad enough he said, but at night frequently wako up to hear my teeth chatter ing on the dressing table."--Tit- Bits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
Palace Brings
 Dressler Here
Marie Starred in Emma, , Brilliant in Dramatic
 Sequences

In "Emfna." Marie Drcgsler gives to the Bcreen another of those brilliant dramatic characterize tionY which first surprised flm- gocrs when she deserted comedy to play Martha in Anna Christie" and which in Min and Bill' won her tho Academy award for tho outstanding feminine performance of tho year.
 Unusual SituatiOn
 Miss DrcSslcr iH given m unique dramatic situation in "Itmmn," and she handles it with nll the skill, tho sympathy and the ndroit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
Little Theater Items

garden lnrdinicres. Any person pos scssing or knowing the whereabouts of two with tho same pattern, twins in other words. can get in touch with either Mss Schoeni nt 4-f00G or Mrs Ray Wood, chairman of the committee.
 While on the subject of props. Mrs Wood i8 being assisted by some or nli of the following: Mrs Paul Johnson, Mrs Charlotte Rose Peck. Mrn Frederick E. Pierp0nt, Bertha Bates. Kettle Reyes, Margaret Todd ! and Fannie Thoms. Although this | committee does not have to pro- | vide ah many articles as did the | one for "Thc Royal Family" which i required 125 pieces. they do have their problems. Among tho rarac ayes to bo collected nro Tom Thumb piano, T. theoulc tree in a pot, n fan back chair, yards and yards of ivy vino and modcrnis- tic garden Ect with table, two chairs and Il scttce.
 With four plays in rchcarsal Miss Schocni iB dancing tho light fantastic thcse days trying to be Ut hll her appointments. Mrs Ben nett Bronson and Dorothy Me Lnughiin are spending hours to- gether listening to Delibes' Nall In" in order t0 create q dance for Idly Malone (Mrs Bronson) in Hotel UnivcrBc". one of the work shop plays, "rhc Three Strangers also contains n bit of music. The play opens with n gny "reew which hns been arranged by Mrs John s. F. Castle. The building crew Oi "Hotel Universe" has been organ iZed so that each man works only two nights Il week. Tho 0utstand- ing exception is W. !. Pape. boss carpenter. who burns the midnight | oil four evenings out of seven | After the Arctic temperature oi Jacques md the Buick garage, the new workshop Is IL paradise with it's steam hont. Mittens have been dispensed with and no longer nr' included in the wardrobe of the well drcHscd carpenter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
THE REM EDY

SIX YEAR-OL Mother, is dad dy trying to sing lullaby for ba- by2"
 MOTHER: YeH, dear. Why2
 "O-oh, if [ wns baby I'd pretend l was sleeping. LA nnwcrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-02-06
THE BEAsE

"You look simply charming to- night, Gcrtie"
 "F1nttcrcr!"
 Honestly. didn't recognize you nt first ."~-~ Pathfinder.
The Washington times., 1932-12-23
SANTA To HOLD
FORTH ON SHIP

So far as so poor children of
Southeast Washington are con.
cerned, Santa Claus this year
is going to possess a distinctly
nautical flavor.
Though he'll surely have the
same whiskers. ii likely his red
trousers will have turned into
blue flapping sailor pants and
his sleigh into a battle-gray sub
marine. Then, too, instead of
clambering down a Sooty chimney
this salty Old Nick will come
sliding down from aloft on a
foremaSt stay, quite in defiance
OF childhood tradition but not
a whit less jovial and generous
for all his eaSy-going habits.
The party will be given aboard
the u. S. Submarine tender
Bushnell. flagship of the Battle
Forces submarine fleet, now pre-
pairing at the Navy Yard to
join the fleet on the West Coast
at the end of the month.
Children who are to be guests
Monday will be chosen this week
by the Salvation Army. The
BuShnell'S crew will do the rest,
providing Santa Claus. large
Christmas tree. gifts and an old
fashioned Yuletide dime, which
will be served aboard the ship
at high noon. Heave-ho, Santa !
The Washington times., 1932-12-23
INSURANCE QUIZ
HINTS GRIMES

CHICAGO. Dec. % U.N.S)-
Results of a preliminary investi-
CATION of the affairs of the Illi-
noiS Life Insurance Company
have been placed in the hands of
United States District Attorney
Dwight Green, it was reported to-
day.
The survey. covering an inquiry
conducted by Department of JUS
tice agents, was said to allude to
numerous ira nSactionS which
might form the basis. of criminal
charges.
Among the transactions draw
ing the attention of Federal In
vestigation we're the so-called
dummy" loans granted by the
insurance company on notes
signed by it's auditor.
The Washington times., 1932-12-23
VIRGIN STATUE IN SNOWI

Many persons stopped in Rock
Creek Park yesterday to marvel
at the life size replica Of the
Blessed Virgin with the infant
Christ at her breast carved out
of the snow at Beach and Sherill
Drives.
The first persons to make The
discovery were Herbert Claude,
of Chevy Chase, Md, and his
daughter. Mary. They were driv-
ing through the park when they
espied the carving. Turning their
automobile. they returned to it
and found a man wearing the
winter garb of a Catholic priest
putting the finishing touches to
The Washington times., 1932-12-23
DEVIL BLAMED FOR DEATH

and Mrs. w. j. Clayton, was
choked to death, according to
County Health Officer DR.. o. r.
Taylor, allegedly while undergo
ing treatment at the hands of
the ministers, Paul Oaks and his
brother. Dell Oaks, cousins of
the child's mother.
The two preachers had been
holding faith-healing meetings in
the timbered sections of Cass
county. The child died during a
purported attempt to cure" her
Of the effects of infantile paraly-
sis, according to Sheriff Nat
Outright.
The Washington times., 1932-12-23

LINDEN. Tex. Dec. % UN.S0.
A weird story Of how God sent
us down here to cure the child,
but the devil caused her death
anyway" was unfolded here to-
day by two preachers who are
facing murder charges in connec-
ton with the death of 5-year-
old girl.
The child, the daughter of Mr..
The Washington times., 1932-12-23

the work of art. He informed
Mr.. Claude that he was Father
Pierce" of Bellevue Hospital, New
York City, but volunteered no
other information.
The figure is in a sheltered sec.
ton and, barring high tempera-
lures, will still be standing Christ
mas Day.
The Washington times., 1932-12-23
HOOVERS LEAVE
D. c. TONIGHT

President Hoover will leave to-
night for a Today fishing jaunt
in Southern waters.
Besides Mrs. Hoover, the PreSi.
dent will be accompanied by AS,
sociate Justice and Mrs. Harlan
Fiske Stone, Senator and Mrs.
Warren Austin of Vermont, Mark
Sullivan,s DR.. Joel T. Boone, and
Secretary Lawrence Richey.
The Washington times., 1932-12-23
Cumberland Pair
We'd Sixth Years

CUMBERLAND, Nd, Dec. %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Lindsay
Litzenberg celebrated their six
tieth wedding anniversary here
yesterday. Mr.. Litzenberg Is 81
and Mrs. Litzenberg 78 years old.
They are natives of Pennsylvania
and have six sons.
The Washington times., 1932-12-23
YOUTH SNATCHES PURSE

Mrs. Nellie Kane. 1915 Trinidad
Ave. N. E.. was robbed of $6 by
a young colored man who
snatched her pocketbook while she
was walking near her home last
night.
The Washington times., 1932-12-23

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The Washington times., 1932-12-23

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The Washington times., 1932-09-22

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bodice top and tuck-ins-nov-
city tweeds, crePes, flan- CT
nels-sizes 7 to 16. go. OL
GIRLS COATS - chinchilIa,
suede, crepe - trimmed with
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mandel-'izes 7 to 81 OK
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GIRLS SWEATERS-aIl wool
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CHILDREN'S UNION SUITS
medium weight-cotton-knee
length-short sleeves RQo
sizes 2 to H.. ....... COC
GIRLS WOOL DRESSES
samples - jersey,
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The Washington times., 1932-09-22
Bargains for BOYS
Boys Ape. Sui

BOYS KNOCKERS - elastic
top am bottom and golf styles
brown and gray ROo
sizes 8 to 16. ....... cON
BOYS JUVENILE SUITS
broadcloth wash top and wooden
tweed effect pants ROO
.izes 3 to g.. OJC
BOYS SHIRTS - solid white,
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BOYS ALL-WOOL SWEAT
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26 to So. ........... OON
BOYS GOLF HOSE - drop
turn-back cuff-jacquard pat
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The Washington times., 1932-09-22
Bargains for GIRLS

CHILDREN'S SLIPS AND
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12- hand made and
hand embroidered - S0c
white only. .......... OON
BROTHER AND SISTER JER-
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tan, green, blue, navy-sizeS 3
to 6-shorts for brother EOo
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BABY BOYS JERSEY SUITS
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broadcloth b o u SEES 100
sizes 2 to 6. GSC
TOTS SWEATERS-all wool
tan, blue, green, red, SQO
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BABIES COAT SETS-zipPer
leggings, coat and
beret-Pink, blue Ct OK
sizes to B. DA"OO
The Washington times., 1932-09-22

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SUITS - wooden tweed effect
coat, shorts and belt,
wash tie and blouse CT
sizes 4 to 10. oil
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knickers, 8 to IL. go. Luz
BOYS 79c BLUE CAPS-only
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blue cheviots-elastic and CT
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The Washington times., 1932-09-22

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their steady from which they
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The Washington times., 1932-09-22
Women's Rayon Underwear

Panties, vests, bIoomers,
step-ins. Lace-trimmed or
appliqued. Regular and
extra sizes. Blush and
peach.
The Washington times., 1932-09-22

Pure silk hose, certainly
an outstanding value az
39e. Sizes 81 to 1O3s.
New Fall shades included.
The Washington times., 1932-09-22

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RAYON AFT E IA
SLIPS-bias-cut and sill
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lored-34 to a.. OCC
PORTO RICAN GOWNS
Handmade - muslin
flesh, peach, white
regular and extra OK
sizes ......... OcN