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Imperial Valley press., 1932-07-21
Man Lost rs Lbs.
Looks 1902 Better
Feels Stronger Than Ever

Just to prove to any doubtful
man or woman that Kruschen Salts
is the SAFE way to reduce-let us
take the letter of Mr.. F. j. Fritz
of Cincinnati, Ohio, recently re-
ceived.
He writes: 1--WE tried extreme
dieting, setting up exercises with
very little resulss-but the results
from Kruschen are almost incred-
ible. In 3 months 1 reduced from
205 to 179 pounds and feel stronger
than ever-nO more wheeling or
gasping for breath-friends say
look 100 per cent better"
Bear in mind, you fat man, that
there is danger in too much fat
try the safe way to reduce-one-
half teaspoonful of Kruschen Salts
in a glass of hot water every morn
ing-cut down on fatty meats and
sweets-one bottle that lasts 4
weeks costs but q trifle-get 1t at
Clements Drug Store, Valley Drug
Co., Shirer Drug Co., or any drug
store in the world. adv
Imperial Valley press., 1932-07-21
Rv Press staff Correspondent

On Thursday. July IA, the men,
bers of the McCabe Home depart
ment gathered for a purely social
affair at Kenyons plunge where
they enjoyed a potluck lunch at
noon and a dip in the plunge in the
afternoon. The next meeting on
July %, will also be held at Ken
yons. Mrs. John Dubois will then
act as hostess.
Those who attended Thursdays
meeting were Mesdames John Du
Bois, Edna Forester, j. c. Boone,
Jack Frowley, 1. Thanner, c. B.
Bailey, Rose Forester, F. o. Raus-
-enbaum, James Forester, Fred Vel
iuuette; Misses Delma Bowling and
Katherine Mackey; and about 20
youngsters.
Planning to be gone about two
weeks, Mr.. and Mrs. John Wagner
left for Coyina and Puente Tues
day. While in Covina they will
visit their daughter, Catheleen, and
Miss Mary Briggs, who are attend
ing summer school there.
Mrs. Lille Thurlow, daughter of
Mrs. Jack Kissee, was a visitor in
Los Angeles and vicinity over Sat-
urday and Sunday.
Celebrating Mrs Fred w. Suns
trom's birthday, group of her
friends gave a birthday party in
her honor at the Harry H. Hoppin
home Saturday night. Cards
formed the diversion of the eve
ming after which refreshments were
served to MeSsrs. and Mesdames
Fred Sunstrom, John Wagner, and
Harry Hoppin; Miss Mary Francis
Hoppin, Frances Sunstrom; Messrs.
Art Sunstrom, William Sunstrom,
Jean and Russell Wagner.
Frank Bezdecheck and Donald
Bradshaw motored to Los Angeles
Friday night returning to the valley
Sunday.
Returning from a two weeks visit
in Los Angeles and Long Beach on
Sunday were Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Smith and daughters, Phyllis and
Fredes. While in Los Angeles, they
were the houseguests of Mrs
Smiths brother, G. T. Ritty.
Miss Eiko Yukawa and her
mother, Mrs. George Yukawa, mot
ored to San Diego Saturday. They
will remain there for a few days
with Misses Marie and Masako Yu-
kawa, who are attending summer
school in San Diego.
w. H. Ferris of Pine Valley was
an all day guest at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hoppin on Sat-
urday.
Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. De Wight
Hartle of Puente and their two
sons, Donald and Sonny, motored to
the valley to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith Wagner. The two boys will
Imperial Valley press., 1932-07-21
NEWS OF MCABE DISTRICT

remain with the Wagoners for the
rest of the summer.
Dinner guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Melvin Sheldon Sunday
evening were Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
Sheldon.
Fred Paine was the guest of honor
at a surprise birthday dinner Sun
day when Mr.. and Mrs. John Goss
entertained in his honor. A large
birthday cake made the dinner
complete. Those present were Fred
Paine, Walter Paine, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Willets, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Goss and family, and Walter and
Eddie Willets.
Andrew Wander Poel, VINO for the
last two weeks has been a visitor in
McCabe district, will return to his
home in Ell Cajon the latter part
of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. I. Thanner were
hosts to a group of their friends
Sunday evening. During the eve
ming refreshments of ice cream and
cake were served to the following:
Messrs. and Mesdames Will Meyer
of Meloland, Felix Effler of CaleX-
leo, and I. Thanner.
Mrs. John Waterman and two
daughters, Alta and Alice, left Fri
day morning for San Diego where
they will remain until school opens.
After a five weeks stay in the
valley Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Wagner
and Phyllis and Ronald Wagner
left for San Diego Sunday morn
ing. After spending few days in
San Diego they will return to their
home at Yakima, Wash, by the
coast route. During their sojourn
in the valley, they were the guests
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John
Wagner.
Visitors in the valley from River
side over the weekend were John
Won Ramon and his son-in-law.
While here they stayed with AL
fred Won Ramon, who is a son of
John Won Ramon.
Walter Paine accompanied by
Fred w. Paine, motored to the La
guna mountains Wednesday for a
pleasure trip.
Another affair given in Mrs. Fred
Sunstrom's honor was a birthday
dinner Sunday evening at which
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hoppin were
hosts. Those present were Messrs.
and MesdameS Fred Sunstrom,
Harry Hoppin; Messrs. Art Suns
from and William Sunstrom; Misses
Mary Hoppin and Frances Suns
from.
Miss Mary Leo Johnson spent
the weekend as the guest of Miss
Vivian Harper.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Spear and
family plan to make their home in
the Seeley district when they move
from the Art Sunstrom ranch on
Imperial Valley press., 1932-07-21
Boats To Decide
Winners Today

LONG BEACH, July 81. U.P)-
The Naiad, San Francisco sloop
competing for the right to repre-
sent the United States in the six
meter races of the Olympic games,
held a one-race advantage over the
Gallant of Southern California to-
day as a result of their first con-
test having been cancelled.
On protest of the Naiad after
close brush with the Gallant, the
judges declared their first meeting
no contest. The craft will sail to-
day with two victories credited to
the Naiad and one to the Gallant.
LONG BEACH, July 81. U.Pe
Finals in the American Olympic
games star boat eliminations were
to be sailed today following a
landing dock accident which can
celled yesterdays race.
The Jupiter, which has a one
point lead in the series, and the
Mist OF Long Island, in third place,
were battered slightly in the ac-
ci6ent.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-07-21
YOungster Leads
In Golf Match

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 81. U.P)
-Thirty-two survivors of the two
qualifying rounds teed-off today on
the first 19 holes Of match play in
the national public links cham
pionship over the Shewanee club
course.
Paced by 16-year-old Johnny
Nichols of Long Beach, Calf, who
won medalist honors with an ag-
gregate of 145, the survivors among
the original 208 entrants started on
the three days of match play for
the James I. Standish cup and The
national title.
Nichols was runner-up last year
to Charles Ferrara Of San Fran
cisco, defending champion.
The team championship was
captured by Louisville's four-man
team which took the Harding cup
by one stroke from the Chicago
quartet. Louisvilles aggregate was
COG.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-07-21
IMPERIAL READERS COLUMN

] end with Peggy Case in Jewel Val
ley.
! Margaret Salemen came home
from her vacation this weekend.
She has been vacationing in the
| Yosemite Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jess Bishop spent
the weekend in Ocean Beach with
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Banta, who have
been visiting in the valley, left for
their home in Westwood last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. E. Kline spent
Sunday in the Laguna mountains
with Mrs. Kline's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Poor.
Mrs. Bill Pelleter spent a few
DAYS last week in Los Angeles where
| she underwent tonsil operation.
Mrs. Essie Ware, James Heath,
Roy Pemberton, and Paul Mackey
went to Los Angeles as motor guests
of Emil Gallagher. Mrs. Ware spent
her time with friends and relatives
in Gardena and San Bernardino.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Clint Hibdon and
daughters left for San Diego where
they will spend their summer va
cation.
The Senior Christian Endeavor
! society spent Sunday in the noun
tains near Jacumba.
Madge Miller and LYDIA Peck of
San Diego visited friends in the
valley Sunday.
Miss Anna Belford, bookkeeper
for the Pacific Land and Cattle
company, recently was transferred
to San Diego for two weeks. Her
mother and sister, who accompanied
her, will spend their vacation with
her.
Loretta Shores left for Ludlow
where she will spend the remainder
of the summer.
Mrs. w. D. Gott recently returned
from Live Oaks to spend a few days
here in the valley.
Guy Canady left for Los Angeles
for a brief business trip.
Mrs. Homer Chisholm left with
friends for a visit in La Jolla.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-07-21

ANCIENT QUILT DISPLAYED
SALEM, Mass. (UPl - A hand
sewn quilt, made by Mary Douglas
of Litchfield, Me-, in TITS, was in
cluded in a recent exhibition here
of old and modern bed coverings.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-07-21
By EVELYN HICKS
Press Staff Correspondent

Mrs. Mary Treshell returned this
weekend from San Diego where she
has spent the past week.
Beverly Moser and Marie Lane ac-
companied Mr.. and Mrs. A. Y.
Preble and daughters, Martha Jane
and Virginia Rae, to Live Oaks,
where they spent the weekend.
Beverly and Marie returned Monday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Preble, Martha
Jane and Virginia Rae, remained
for the week.
Mrs. Ada Moser will relieve Mrs.
Bennett at the Detention Home on
West Seventh street, during her
vacation.
Imperialites seen in Live Oaks
Sunday we're: Mrs. Thompson, Ward
Keyes, Milo Foster, Dovie Brown,
Mr.. and Mrs. Billy Webb, Jeff
Myers, and A. Ezell.
H. A. Conger left here Saturday
for Phoenix for a course in medi-
cal treatment.
Marion Varney spent the week.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-07-21

which they are living the latter
part of this week. The Spears have
lived in the McCabe district for the
last four years and have many
friends who will be sorry to see
them leave.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Du Bois and
their sons, William, John, and An
drew, made short trip to Upland
Saturday, returning home Sunday.
Callers Sunday afternoon at the
ID. Gross home we're Mrs. Joe An
derholt and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Balders and children, Chizuko and
Hidako Nazawa, and Mrs. G. W..
Knapp. In the evening John Ming
and Miss Johanna Birch called on
Mr.. and Mrs. Gross.
Visitors in San Diego and Mission
Beach over the weekend were Mrs.
Townsend, Hazel, Georgiana, and
Bernie Townsend, and Walter Vet
eel.
With Texas as their destination,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hershall Grandey
and their daughter, Berta Mae, de-
parted Saturday planning to be
gone about month.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles johnson of
AIeloland entertained a number of
their friends at their home Sunday
afternoon. In the afternoon de-
licious refreshments were served the
guests. Those present were Messrs.
-Iorc Saline opd Carl IapnhSOO of
Brawley.
Mrs. Ralph Thompson left Thurs
day, July 81, for Highland where
she will be a guest at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs H. Hudson. Later
she will spend a week as the guest
of Mrs. L. Heardly. who has cabin
in the San Bernardino mountains.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-07-21
Pinckert Out OF
Football Game

LOS ANGELES, July 81. U.P)-
Ernie Pinckert, Southern California
grid star, will not participate in a
demonstration game of American
football to be played between east
ern and western teams in connec-
tions with the Olympic games, he
announced today.
"I just can't afford to give up $40
day I'm making on the pictures
I'm in at one of the studios" Pine
kert said. "And the committee in
charge says that we can't work in
the picture and practice at the
same time, although the studio is
willing to cooperate on the matter
and work us at hours during which
we are not needed to practice foot
ball"
Gaius Shaver, also on the western
team and in the picture, said he
would probably give up the picture
for the game.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-07-21
GRID STAR TO WE'D

LOS ANGELES, July 81. UP)-
Date of the wedding of Francis
Tappaan, All-American end of the
University of Southern California
football team, and Miss Beth Mo-
reno has been set for August 20,
it became known today. Their en-
gagement was announced in April.
Miss Moreno, prominent socially,
is the daughter of Mrs. Daisy Con-
field Danziger Moreno, who mar
ried Antonio Moreno, motion pic
ture actor. Tappaan is the son of
Superior Judge Clair S. Tappaan.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-07-21
ON INnIAN SCOUT DEAD

BEVERLY. Kan. U.R)-J. j. reave'
pioneer Indian scout who lea ieu
eral forces from Fort Wallace w
the rescue of the Arickaree maSsa
ere, is dead. He was one OF tlie
original settlers of this community
Imperial Valley press., 1932-07-21

OLD GOLD RING RECOVERED
ONEIDA, Kan. W.P)-Mrs. Emery
Conwell lost ring in the tornado
of May II, 1886. In clearing away
the debris caused by another recent
storm, her husband found the golo
band buried in the barnyard.
Evening star., 1932-06-02
BALL PLAYER FINED
ASDRUNKEN DRIVER
Washington Man Is Assessed
$10O by Prince Georges
Police Judge.
By a Staff Correspondent to The Star

By Staff Correspondent to The Star.
HYATTSVILLE. Md, June Mar
Gus Chaconas, 5000 block of NJ street,
ball player, was fined Sl0O by Judge j.
Chew Sheriff in Police Court yesterday
for driving while drunk. Through At
torney J. Wilson Ryon, Mr.. Chaconas
noted an appeal.
The ball player was arrested by
County Policeman Reese. following an
accident on the Defense Highway Sun
day in which James T. Graham was
injured. Charges of reckless driving
against Mr.. Chaconas were dismissed
as were charges of disorderly conduct
against George E. Kerr of Washington,
a passenger in the Chaconas car.
Declares Charge Is False.
Defense Attorney Ryon pointed out
that Kerr was charged with being dis
orderly in the police station, an offense
not on the books.
Russell C. Barbee. $500 block of
Fourth street northeast, who had
County Policeman Ralph Brown ar
rested for shooting at his automobile
last Winter, paid 500 fine for driving
while drunk
Jail sentences totaling eight months
and S11 in fines were meted out to
Robert E. Jones, colored. of Washington
arrested by Chief of Police Plumer of
Mount Rainier, on charges of driving
while drunk, reckless driving. having no
registration card and unauthorized use
Of a taXicab.
Four Months for Speeding.
John Smith. colored. of Washington
was sentenced to four months in the
House of Correction for exceeding 60
miles an hour, having been arrested by
State Policeman Pearsaul.
Nelson Joseph Ewing Of Baltimore
paid 500 fine for exceeding 60 miles
an hour, State Policeman Parker having
arrested him. Roy H. Coles, 1000 block
Of Corcoran street, Washington. for
feited $100 on a driving-while drunk
charge. while John Viel Of Gambrills
Md, forfeited SlO6 for driving while
drunk. reckless driving and having bad
brakes.
Evening star., 1932-06-02
Four Months for Shedding.
Roses in Bloom

Fifty thousand roses now are in bloom
in West Potomac Park near the Inlet
Bridge At the Office of Public Build
tngs and Public Parks. it was said today,
the rose beds new are at their best.
The varieties included in the rose
garGen are American Legion, pink and
red radiance. sunburst, Columbia and
Mary, Countess of Leicester.
Evening star., 1932-06-02
EXPLOSIVES JOB OPEN
Civil Service Examination Soon fol-
Ordnance Depot.

Applications for the position Of ex-
plosives operator at the Nansemond
ordnance depot, Portsmouth, Va, will
be received until June % by the Civil
Service Commission. The rate Of pay Is
$500 day.
Applicants, who must have had at
least six months experience, will not be
required to report for a written exami-
nation, but will be rated on training, ex-
perience and fitness. The duties include
handling high explosives in process Of
the operation of melting and pouring
devices.
Full information may be obtained
from the manager, fourth United States
civil service district, Seventh and F
streets.
Evening star., 1932-06-02

James Anderson, aged 80, still Is
church warden of Earsdon, England
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-02-04
CHAPTER VII
.Ynazt ~ 1Aspkss md CaypsaY

Motherwell lit cigarette and
stared ut the empty chair in front Of
him, sinking his head, unconsclously.
He had seen some strange sights, this
young man, but never anything quite
like this. Tragedy he could under
stand, comedy he could appreciate
but what was this? A grim little jest,
perhaps-but there was a flavor Of
death In 1t, all the same. He smelt 1t
in the air.
It might have been IN hour before
he heard any sound In the house be-
side the soft, dull thud Of the pump
in the cellar. Then came hurrying
woman's step, and Coggeshall, strange
because Of her dark, flushed face and
tight, pressed lips, ran past him into
the room, returning with an armful OF
clothes.
"Halrplns hairpinsl" he heard her
mutterlng to herself. Lord, must
have hairpinsw
He caught her MS she hustled out.
as 1t all right?" he asked.
She looked at him stupidity, with an
odd effect of trying to remember who
he was.
"Just to think of it, she said slowly,
ito think Of It i"
She hurried down the hall and ten
minutes passed.
AS soon as he heard the sound Of
shuffling feet Motherwell threw away
his cigarette, trod 1t carefully into
ashes, stood up, and waited for them.
They came back in the same order in
which they had left him; the slim.
leaning woman between Schaffner and
Die maid, the professor walking be.
hind The two men looked positively
cheerful; relief from the worst had
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CONTINUED from last week.
WM.J. SERVICE

cleared their drowslness away. As for
the woman, she was more like life
size ivory statue than anything else
Motherwell could imagine.
Her cOlorless face was set In soft
waves Of hair as white as the white
silk fringe that drlpped from the waist
and shoulders Of her dress, sort of
classic robe Of creamy, wrlnkled crepe,
Its texture was curlously like her skin,
which, soft and fine as a childs, was
at the same time delicately, amazingly
wrinkled, from the widows peak" on
her low forehead down to the base of
her throat, where milky lnces hid 1t.
Her lips were barely pink. like the
inner leaves of tearose; her eyes,
wide open and fixed far ahead of her,
pale. pale hazel with not hint of
the green that he had seen in her nor.
trait. She was like n snow woman,
with milk instead of blood in her
veins.
She stopped at sight Of him ant
turned to Coggeshall. *
"When did this doctor Gomez" sh'
asked in a soft broken voice. "Hav'
! seen him."
"My name is Wells, Mrs. White
said Motherwell, stepping forward
with slight bow, II came down to SEE
If | could be of any USE"
''oh! And you brought Cogges
hall?"
He bowed again.
II am glad to see you looking Sc
WE'LL" he ventured, meeting her eye.
frankly.
Her lips quiyered little.
II shall never look WE'LL" she an
swered simply. "You know that, Doc
tor Wells"
"Oh, madam, you're lovely" Cogges
hall cried bravely. "And all in white
like that"
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FRIENDLY FIRES START
UNFRIENDLY FIRES

America has encountered its usual
seasonal problem this year-that of
keeping warm without burning up.
Fires started by faulty heating sys-
TENS spread rapidly and are extremely
hazardous to property. The number
of such fires increases with the COM
ing of cold weather. according to The
National Board of Fire Underwriters
which also reports that fires from all
causes take an annual toll of 10000
lives and almost a half billion dollars
in property In America. In the aver
age dwelling the soot which is per-
mitted to accumulate In the chimney
and heating plant not only impairs
their efficiency but is an actual fire
hazard. Chimneys may develop cracks,
furnaces and stoves may need parts
replaced, pipes may rust out and de-
velop holes which would permit sparks
to escape. These Or similar problems
are also found in other buildings, but
on larger scale. Other factors which
would make for safety are placing
ashes in metal containers instead of
wood boxes or cartons, and keeping
paper and rubbish away from stoves
or furnaces.
Sometimes when houses are built,
pipes are placed too close to barnable
materials or the heating system is i'm
properly installed. Specifications for
correct installation of these plants and
the building of chimneys may be OBJ
tanned from inspection bureaus or in
surance agents. When the heating
element is electricity, oil or gas, an
entirely new series of problems is de-
yeloped, and unless the appliances
comply with the standard specifica-
lions of Underwriters Laboratories
and are maintained correctly, de-
structive fires may result.
If every property owner would be-
come his own fire inspector, the fire
loss could be permanently reduced
overnight.
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her hand and gave 1t an assuring,
friendly grip.
When they drew up at the great
portico of the hotel, she shrank back
and would not or could not rise. Half
lifted to her feet, however, she straight
ened herself and walked out and
across the hall, barely touching the
maids offered arm. Down the long
corridor they went and through door
at which Motherwell knocked, open
Ing 1t himself.
No one was In the parlor of the
suite and, motlonlng the woman to a
sofa, he knocked on another door at
the left. 1t was opened and he stood
alone with Mr.. Glaenzer.
To him the young man spoke rapidly
for moment, checking with quick
gesture his cry of incredulous amaze
ment.
u think you had better tell him
very quickly" he said. HE mustn't
be shocked--and hurt her."
| Glaenzer passed through further
door and low sound of murmuring
talk followed his entrance. He came
| out before the young man had time to
be impatient and seized his hands,
shaking them heartily.
II can't understand It," he muttered.
ut simply doesn't seem credible, what
you've told me! BY and by, perhaps
! shall-but what does 1t matter?
| Where is she?'
He followed Motherwell into the
| parlor, crossed quickly to where the
white figure sat stiff, rs If frozen
there, and bending, kissed her lightly
on each cheek.
"Thank God, you're back, Clelia,"
he said. you've driven us nearly
crazy, my dear. Why, you look like q
marquise at fancy BALL Do you
want to break our hearts all over
| again.
He smiled warmly at her. Not q
muscle of his face betrayed him.
But she did not smile back.
u never broke yours, Glen" she an.
swered, hardly above whisper. Il
| knew that, always"
She turned to Motherwell.
"Come," she said, taking his hand
like child, and they went in to-
! gether, the jeweler behind them.
She walked n few steps into the
room, and stood in the full afternoon
sunlight. Her lips parted and she
drew deep breath to speak, but her
husband cried out before she could
begin. Here was no such calmness as
| Glaenzer had shown; his whole face
spoke his wonder and delight.
"Clelia!" he said. "Oh, Celia How
beautiful you are!"
He opened his arms wide and with
two long, smooth steps she was
wrapped in them, kneeling by his
chair, her hair against his cheek.
He pressed his hand tenderly against
that soft white fleece.
II am sorry that this should have
happened, If 1t worried and frightened
my dear" he said, and his voice trem-
bled, -sbutlwhy why could you not let
/! me know, so that 1 could help your"
She raised her face and held 1t close
to his, her hands against his shoulders.
"You haven't seen me, Granny" she
said, Hook at me, now! I am forty
six years old am not what you
thought never have BEEN"
He held her face In his hands and
looked long at 1t.
mo, you are never what thought"
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9 q
A FEW QUESTIONS IN U. S.
GEOGRAPHY
Can You Answer Them?
II. E, Stafford.

l. What are the Twin Cities2
o What four states cornerp
g. What cities having the same
name are situated on the same river
in different states?
a. In what state is the geographic
cal center of the U. S.?
S. What two rivers unite to form
the Ohio riverP
Z. In what state is Yellowstone Ma
tional Park?
8. What state leads in the produce
ton of lumber and salmon?
9. In what state is the center of
population?
10. What state has smaller popu-
lation than Tacoma?
ANSWERS on page four
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1932-02-04
PORTAGE oRTHoPEDIc.

The Portage orthopedic will meet
February 10. with Mrs. Robinson, Ma
drona Lodge, at eleven a. m.
Members and friends are extended a
cordial welcome.
Mrs. E. A. Hildebrand, Sec.