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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-01-04
BURGL- AIRS LOOT
HOMES, STORES
Police Investigating Long
List of RobberieS.

Thieves obtained hundreds Of dol
lars in merchandise and personal
belongings in weekend burglarieS
under investigation of police today.
Household articles valued at $50
were taken from the home of Fred
Kinkery, GAS South East street, by
a prowler who used a pass key.
E. H. Snyder, 1899 Spann avenue,
reported a sneak thief took an cleo
trio clock worth $40 from his home.
Mrs. John Pinkington, 3219 North
New Jersey street, said an intruder
took her purse containing $50 from
hallway at the home.
Other persons reporting thefts
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-01-04
Bank CIearings

INDIANAPOLIS STATEMENT
Jan. A.
Hearings 80 70 ~
Debts OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 8,3l3,O0O,OO
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-01-04
Chicago Grain Rance

By Tunes Special
CHICAGO. Jan. 4.-Carlots: Wheat y
corn, ia; oats, 26; rye, 8, end barley u.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10

Loney Noble and family, of New
Holland, We're Thursday guests Of
Troy Noble and family.
Mrs. Fred Gutherie and children, Of
near London, were recent guests Of
Mrs. Oliver Barker and family.
Mrs. Robert Alspaugh and children
spent the past two weeks with Har-
ley Hollis and family, of near Will
Transport.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Wilson and
daughter, Helena, spent Sunday after
noon with William Cook and family,
of near Bloomingburg.
Mr. and Mrs. N. T. Kelley were Sun
day guests of Pearl Shepherd and
family.
Miss Leona Streitenberger spent the
weekend with friends in London.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Graves enter
tanned relatives to dinner, Sunday
Mrs. Nora Mcdaniel spent few
days last week with her daughter,
Mrs. Annie Struck and family, in Co
lumbus.
Mrs. Leila Ripley, of London, was a
caller in this vicinity, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. g. Shumate were
Sunday guests of relatives at Dayton.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10
LAFAYETTE

Lafayette, June 10+-Mr. and Mrs.
Harley Campbell and family enter
tanned, Sunday, relatives from Colum-
bus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clay Baker and family
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Con-
rad Thompson and family, of Wester-
vile.
Mrs. A. D. Galloway spent Sunday
in Summerford with her sister, Mrs
M. j. Bussard.
Quite a number from this commun-
ity attended the circuit gathering Sun
day at Summelford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Rector and
daughter, of Giilivan, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Harper
and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seth Gamble spent the
weekend with the latter's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Henry, of near
South Vienna.
Mrs. Mollie Willoughby and Miss
Mary Louise Willoughby, of London,
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Simpson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Norris enter
tanned Sunday, relatives from Spring
field.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. 3. Rhyn spent
Sunday with their daughter, near Dur
bin.
Miss Harriet and Bennie Miller, of
near Danville, spent Sunday with
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. D.
NJ. Norris.
Mrs Tom Anthony, of near Dan
vile, spent several days with her
daughter, Mrs. Charles Peters.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10
BOY SCOUT NEWS
Tronn 152. Plain City

Four Scouts of Plain City troop No.
152 received awards at the Court OF
Honor held in Columbus recently at
Browning Open Air Theatre, Ohio
State university Alva Daniels applied
for star Scout award but. due to an
error in the office of the court offic-
ials. this award was delayed and will
be granted in a short time. He Will
have the distinction Of being the first
star Scout in the Plain City troop.
Woodrow Nunamaker, Claude Truitt
and Max McKitrick received merit
ladges in second class awards. The
Scouts also attended pageant given
by different troops in the Columbus
area which was part of the program
during the camparall held en- the uni
versity campus June 3, and 5.
All Scouts were requested to meet
ait the Scout rooms Thursday night at
7:30. Robert Patterson has consented
to act as assistant scoutmaster and
will work with the Scouts.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10

June 7th, at the home of Owen and
Herman Alderman.
The club met at the home of Owen
and Herman Alderman, Tuesday eve
ming, June Z.
Meeting called to order by the pres
ident. All members answered to the
roll call.
Minutes of preceding meeting read
and approved. Record books were dis
tributed by club leader. James Guth-
rie demonstrated how to use plane.
1t was decided to organize a ball club.
The club adjourned to meet in one
week at the home of James Deck
Sherman NJ. Wilson, reporter
Fairfield Sew-SO Girls
The first regular meeting of the
Fairfield Scw-So Girls was held at
the home of the leader, Mrs F. L.
Matlock, Tuesday afternoon, June 7.
The following IL members were
present: Helen Douglas, Evelyn Mat
lock, Mae Smith, Wilma Corder,
Irene Green, Mary Smith, Ruth Tope,
Eleanor Delong, Elizabeth Thomas,
Opal Chamberlain, Betty Jane Carter
and Martha Martin. The assistant
leader, Mrs. Charles Douglas, two
visitors, Mrs. Rachel Thomas and
Miss Jessie Warner, were also
present.
A demonstration on the correct
posture at a sewing machine, and
how to thread the machine correctly
was given by Ruth Tope.
Helen Douglas gave demonstra-
tion on how to make an attractive
sewing basket. The leaders showed
us how to score various articles.
The meeting was adjourned to
meet again at the home of the lead
er, Mrs. +. L. Matlock on Tuesday
afternoon, June 14th, at 1:30.
After the business session the
meeting was turned over to the rec
reation leader by the president. An
hour of games was enjoyed by all.
Martha Martin, News Reporter
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10
DANVILLE

Danville, June 10"-Mr. and Mrs.
Grafton Umphries and children and
Mrs. Weston of Jackson, were Sunday
guests of Charley Exline and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Beekman were
Sunday guests of Richard Lightle and
family, of near South Solon.
Shirla Kelley and Medrith Leach
spent Tuesday afternoon with Miss
Medrith Whiteside.
Miss Evelyn Young is the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. Nellie Duncan, of JEFF
fersonville.
Miss Mabel Cantwell returned home
Sunday, after a few weeks visit with
relatives in Virginia.
Miss Mildred Hux spent the week
end with Miss Donna Call.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peyton Alspaugh were
weekend guests of their son, Harry
Alspaugh, and family, of the Lewis
pike.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10
Church n e7-s
Methodist Episcopal Church
D. L. Browning, minister.

ID. l.. Browning, minister.
10:36 Morning worship. Sacrament
of the Lords Supper Opportunity
will be presented for the baptism Of
infants and adults and the reception Of
new members.
$50 Epworth League.
7:30 Evening service This will be
the annual Children's Day service. The
program Is presented by the Rudorah
class under the direction of Mrs C. A.
Holton with the assistance of the
teachers and officers of the church
school
Wednesday, June %, is the date Of
the annual Sunday school picnic Bas-
ket lunches will be enjoyed at $50
Insofar as possible we desire the pres
ence Of entire families. All members
and friends of the church are invited
regardless Of affiliation with the Sun
day school. The program is being ar
ranged under the direction Of the
Mems club. The picnic will be held
at the home of G. W. Farrar.
The Chillicothe District Epworth
League convention will be held Fri
day, June "a, at the Lancaster Camp
Ground Special speakers will be
Rev. Den Tippitt, Of Bexley, Rev. w.
G. Seamon, of Lancaster, and District
Superintendent Rev. X. 0. Mcclure
The goal is 1000 attendance by the
local league.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10
Transferred Spasms

For sometime now these midget cars
have been furnishing fun for the coll
munists. The latest story is that a
traffic officer noticed one of them
jumping along the street in kan
garoo-like manner and called TO the
driver:
"Say, what's the matter with that
carr"
"It's all right, officers" came the
reply "I've got little touch of the
hiccoughs, III be over It in few min
utes."
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10
Married a Week

misunderstanding to bring home,
dear?
The Bride-Yes, some more cups.
I've used ours all up.
Husband-How2
The Bride = Well, the cookbook
says any old cup without a handle
will do for measuring, and it has
taken all we got to get the handle
off without breaking the cup.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10
Sood on His Rights.

Little Frank while being reprimand-
ed by his teacher for some misde-
meanor sat down, leaving her stand
ing. She reminded him that no gentle
man should seat himself while the
1ady with whom he was conversing re-
,aained standing. "But this is lee
yure,' said the youngster, "and | am
the audience"
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10
Foolish Bill,

where's old Bill been lately? |
haven't seen him for months"
"What? Haven't you 'eard He's
got three years for stealing a car"
what did he want to steal car
for. Why didn't he buy one an not
pay for it, like gentlemanw
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10
Excellent Reason

'Three times now my wife has sent
for money to come home from her
sumner vacation"
'eThree times Changed her mind
and spends the money for dresses, !
suppose"
ooh, no, she didn't do that"
Then why doesn't she spend it COM
ing home?
"I haven't sent it to her yet"
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10
Perfect Abb

Heavens! Your mudguard is all
smashed. Did you bump into some
thing?"
"No. We were standing perfectly
still and Il fire hydrant bumped into
us!"
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10

pet brought evening foom looking stray
the BATH rundown and
The grateful animal wagged its tail and looked
Responded
by pating the brute its head
what else
nepoate this question: "why it that 50 much kinder
dumb animals than wife?
'My dear" Nust you try being dumb for while
and how kind I'll be to you!"
(Aneican ewsF Feau
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10
RosedaIe Community Church

There will be Sunday school and
Bible class at p. m. Sunday, follow
ed by preaching service conducted
by the Rev. r. G. Il. Randolph, Of
London.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10
Trinity Church, london

7:30 Annual Corporate Ccmmunion
service Of the Orde. Of the Fleur de
Lis.
9:15 Church School. Mrs. r. K.
Loofbourrow.
10:30 Morning prayer and Sermon.
Rev. F. c. F. Rondolph.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10
Lafayette NJ. L. Circuit

Pastor, A. H. Beckett, NJ. A.
Lafayette = Sunday school and
preaching: Combined service, 1000 a.
m; Epworth League 6:30 p. M
Williams Chapel-Preaching 2:30
2. m.
Summcrford- Sunday School, 10000
q. m.
Gillivan-sunday school, 1000 n m.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10
First PRESBYTERIAN Church

Sunday school at 9:15 o'clock.
Morning worship at 1890 O'Clock.
Rev VIM T. Paden.
Evening worship at 1880 o'clock.
Rev. Paden.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10

Color printing specially. The
Madison Press Co
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10

Need Letterheads. Statements, r.E-
velopcs? let ue print them. THB
MADISON PRESS CO.
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10
Laughing Around the World
With IRWIN S. COBB
A Voice from the Silence
BY IRWIN S. COBB

MR. JONES home evening with pet He
- fond of his pets He silent anyhow and for that some
explanation They said he talked but little
conversatonay inclined that he
polite
q
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10

Classified Ads are Result Gettersi
The Semi-weekly Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 1923-19??, 1932-06-10

al haven't sent it to her yet"
The Washington times., 1932-12-19
To CUT
INSURANCE

Increase of the premium rate
on the blanket insurance policy
carried on all volunteer firemen
in Fairfax county will mean drop
ping of the policy, the Fairfax
County Firemen's Association de-
cided last night.
The policy, originally taken out
two years ago, first cost $375 q
year. Last year it was boosted
to $500. Now the company I'M
derwriting it wants a premium
of $1,000. The old policy expires
on January S and the firemen
say:
1--WE won't be gOuged on this
policy. Wen drop it first"
The firemen will ask that part
of the tax rate be devoted to the
care and compensation of injured
firemen,
The Washington times., 1932-12-19
HOLDERS
AVER ILLINOIS
LIFE FRAUD

CHICAGO, Dec. 10 U.N.SJ.-
Fraud. violation Of the State in
surance act and filing of false
statements we're charged today in
petition introduced in Federal
Court by policyholders of the
$50, 10000 Illinois Life Insur-
ance Company, now in receiver
ship.
The policyholders demanded
that they be permitted to inter
vene in the receiverShip and be
empowered to take action against
the officers.
Harry w. Hanson, head Of the
State Insurance Department, re-
vealed at Springfield that he had
requested Hugh Martin to return
$225,O00 to the treasury of the
Illinois Bankers Life Assurance
Company of Monmouth, Ill.
The fund-$200,000 in bonds
and $25,000 in cash-was en-
ployed in organizing the Trans
continental Trust Company of
Chicago and this transaction was
IulGQ Illegal NY G1oAloOA'
Company Fight
Martin, counsel for the Illinois
Bankers and formerly attorney
for the Illinois Life. announced
he and his associates will oppose
the insurance superintendent's
demand.
Superintendent Hanson said
his auditors are at work in Mon
mouth, scrutinizing the books of
the Illinois bankers and that the
investigation embraces an effort
to ascertain whether any connec-
ton existed between the Mon
mouth firm and the Illinois Life.
States Attorney Thomas j.
Courtney's investigation of the
affairs of Illinois Life swung into
action today with the principle
aim of determining whether the
States "blue sky" laws have been
violated.
United States District Attorney
Dwight Green has requested the
aid of auditors at Washington
in the Federal inquiry.
The Washington times., 1932-12-19
BURGLARS FAIL
. To CRACK SAFE

Safe burglars made an unsuc-
cessful attempt to drill open the
safe of the Trew Motor Company,
1900 block Fourteenth st. N. w.,
Joseph B. Trew reported to police
last night.
He said that the intruders were
frightened off or else became dis
couraged.
Miss Nell Monroe Childs told
police yesterday she lost brief
case containing valuable papers
in a taxicab in which she rode
from the downtown section to her
home, $500 block Fourteenth st.
N. w.
The Washington times., 1932-12-19
$243,OOO to Be Asked
For C1pitOL Program

Extension of the Capitol grounds
to the northwestward moved an
other step toward realization over
the weekend when the committee
in charge of the development
agreed to ask Congress to appro-
pirate the $243 900 needed to com
plete the program.
Present plans drawn up in the
office of David Lynn, architect
of the Capitol provide for the
acquisition of all the property to
the north of Pennsylvania Ave
nue. between First and Third
Streets and extending to Consti-
tuition Avenue.
The Washington times., 1932-12-19
News Of the
SKyWAyS

The SnowStorm played havoc
with all flying schedules, Satur-
day, it being so heavy as to
prevent even the mail ships
from going up. reports are
that only two ships came into
Washington-H Hoover Airport
yesterday, with mail, one from
Cleveland, on the Pennsylvania
Air lines and the other on
the E. A. T.
That muchly-touted Boeing
Transport is now being tested
and seems to promise a new
era for flying speed and low
landing speed in this type OF
plane. an initial rate Of climb
of 900 feet per minute is
claimed for it, and only a $50
foot run for take-off with a
full load. its service ceiling is
supposed to be 10000. the
first one Is to be delivered to
the United Air Lines in
January and 16 more by the
end of March.
The new Air Almanac, pub
lished by the Navy Depart
ment, is designed to fill certain
special needs of pilots in the
same manner which the
Nautical Almanac serves the
sea pilot. copies can be
obtained from the Government
Printing Office.
A reduction in the appropria-
ton for air mail costs is advo-
Gated, together with the elm
ination of certain lines now
carrying mail, in the report OF
DR.. j. B. Crane who has been
working for the House Com
mittee of Postoffices and Post
Roads. this would eliminate
the new line recently opened
by the E. A. T. between Column
bia, s. c., and Augusta, Ga.
The Department OF Com
merce has just granted an
approved type certificate to
Pratt and Whitney for its latest
engine. this, a st a n d a r q
radial air-cooled aviation engine
weighs only IL pounds per
horse power. this engine is
supposed, to be the lightest ever
to be built and still be prac-
tical. rated at TOO horsepower
at 1000 revolutions. regarded
as one of the years outstand-
ing achievements in the flying
world.
Eastern Air Transport claims
a 800 per cent gain in express
package business from the be-
ginning of this service IN
August this year, through
November. individual shl p
ments increased more than 4OO
per cent in the same period.
Do you know that statistics
show more people injured each
year by mules in the United
States than by airplanes?
Many undergraduates Of both
American and Canadian col
leges have entered the fourth
annual North American COM
petition for the w. E. Boe1ng
Aviation Scholarships, these
scholarships being in ground
and flying courses at the Boe-
ing Aeronautical in Oakland,
Calf.
The Washington times., 1932-12-19
BEER BILL HIT
BY WOMEN
Times Staff Photo

In a letter sent yesterday to
Chairman James w. Collier Cd
Mississippi, of the House Ways
and Means Committee, Mrs.
Henry w. Peabody, chairman Of
the women'S law enforcement
committee, made an attack on
the legality of the Collier beer
bill, now before the House.
She said that most women
question the legality of the bill
and its presentation to the House
at this time. She said they
claim the question will not be
legal until the Eighteenth Amend
ment is repealed.
The Washington times., 1932-12-19
PRIEST URGES
WAR ON REDS

Christians were urged to unite
against BolShevism in an address
broadcast yesterday from the
Church of the Immaculate Con-
ception by DR.. Joseph Christie
pher, of Catholic University. He
said:
"The Christians of the world
must band together and enter
the lists on the side of Chris
tianity to combat the insidiOus
forces that would destroy our
civilization. If ever the world
stood in need of religion it is
in this our day.
"The issue is clear cut. The
battle is on between philOSO-
phism and Communism and
BOIshevism and established re-
ligiOn. Let us pray God that
the Christians of the world
may be able to forget their
differences and present q solid
front against the forces Of dis
ruptiOn and ruin"
The Washington times., 1932-12-19
Volunteers to Give
Dinners to Needy

Toys and food sufficient to : I'd
several hundred needy Washing
ton families Christmas day will be
distributed by the Volunteers of
America under the direction of
Regional Commander Arthur E.
Wise. 1t is also planned to provide
special meals on Christmas day
to all who apply at the mission
house, All Pennsylvania Ave. N. w. !.
The Washington times., 1932-12-19
GANGSCLE:AR|NG
COUNTY ROADS

Arlington county road gangs
today are completing the job of
digging the county from the larg-
est snowstorm in recent years,
which they started two hours
after the snow started falling Sat
urday.
Under general Foreman R. L.
Walker nine gangs are clearing
the side roads, having kept more
than Is miles of main highway
clear to traffic during the storm.
Only a few minor accidents
were reported to police. No one
was injured in any of the mis-
hapS.
The Washington times., 1932-12-19
Birney Center Play
To Be GiUen TOniqht

The Birney Community Center
will present one-act play,
Christmas at Mothers" tonight
under the direction of Mrs. Nellie
Southall.
Wednesday night. the Young
Peoples Dramatic Club of Gar
field Center will give a musical
comedy, directed by Miss Edna
Forrest, assisted by Mrs. Amanda
Forrest. Christmas music will be
given by the Garfield Quartet.
The Washington times., 1932-12-19
Noise of Auto Horn
Used As PillOw
Nets $40 Fine

WATERBURY, Conn, U.N.S0 L.
A bed is not only more COM
Portable than an automobile
horn button as a place for re-
pose, but less expensive. Victor
Zallenham found that out.
In court he said he had taken
a few drinks, then decided to
sleep in his car. He used the
horn button for a pillow.
Police arrived to stop tn e
noise. Victor paid $40 and
costs of SO.
The Washington times., 1932-12-19
YOU'LL RAVE TOO

wait until then to see it . don't have to
wait until they pull up the curtain on this
dazzling car next month. Come back-stage
with us now-TODAY-see a preview
of this new Dodge Six.
Your dealer is ready to show it to you
now. Go to his showroom as soon as
YOU can-see the motor car value that
The Washington times., 1932-12-19
Christmas Drama
Presented in Church

"The Nativity" ancient yuletide
drama, was presented last night
in he Chevy Chase Presbyterian
Church. The play will be repeated
tomorrow night at the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church at
8 o'clock.
In the cast are Arthur Bradley
White, Thomas M. Cahill, M. For
ney Reese, Robert D. Chase, Harry
S C onrank, Herman p ReisS,
Martha Fisher. Louise Harrison
Gwynn, Wayne BobSt, Ralph Keis-
ter, E. R. Mckenzie, Lila La
Garde. Judy Lyeth, Betty Sleeper,
DR.. Clifton P. Clark. Robert H.
Middleton, Wade Robinson, Stan
ley Chase and Walter Bucher.
The Washington times., 1932-12-19
Democrat Women
viii Meet Tonight

The District of Columbia
Women's Democratic Educational
Council will meet today ar 8 p. m.
in Room A, mezzanine floor, the
Mayflower Hotel. THE PreSi-
dency," a paper by Dora B.
Haines. will be the feature Of the
meeting.
The Washington times., 1932-12-19
PASTOR HAS BIRTHDAY

The first anniversary of the
ministry of the Rev. Fred l..
Miller, pastor of the Mt. Rainier
MD Christian Church, was OBJ
served yesterday with appropriate
services.
The Washington times., 1932-12-19
Carol Singers Going
To Hospitals Dec. "a

Carol singers from various
parts Of Washington will take
part on Christmas Eve in the
ceremonies connected with the
lighting of the community Christ
mas Tree south of the Treasury.
Several groups, dressed like
troubadours of ancient times.
viii visit hospitals and orphanages
to sing.
The Washington times., 1932-12-19

In another month . all America will be
raving about the big new Dodge Six. It's
absolutely new-new style new beauty
new roominess new comfort :. new
speed and power . new features! Floating
Power Engine MountingsI
The introduction of this amazing new car
will be January 9TH, but you don't have to
The Washington times., 1932-12-19
FlNGERPRINT BUREAU

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Dec. 10.
Annapolis police have started a
fingerprint bureau. The prints
will be sent to the Department
of Justice files.
The Washington times., 1932-12-19

will make people sit up and take notice
in 1888! And here's a secret A few
fortunate people can have the oppor-
tl1nity of owning this sensational new car
at once. Better see your dealer today
and get the facts.
The Washington times., 1932-12-19

MRS. WESHEJSKY
THE WIDOW of Joseph
Weshejsky, reputed stool pigeon
whose garroted body, bound in
a sack, was left outside New
York police headquarters, has
been questioned in hopes of
finding a clue to the slayer.
International News Photo
graphic Service.