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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
FINAL SKI JUMP
 AT NEW BOSTON SET FOR SUNDAY
Twin Jump to Be One Feas ture at Suicide Hill"
 Slide

The New England Ski club is planning its final tournament Sun- day at the New Boston slide known as Suicide Hill," located on route Q, just 12 miles north of Winsted.
 The nine members of the profess sionla ski team and Miss Johannc Kolstad, "Queen of the Slkiis," will be seen in exhibition jumping.
 A feature of the tournament will be the twin jump by Miss Kolstad and John Erkkila. Erkkila is the holder of the present hill record of 2O2 feet made in last Sundays tournament.
 The featured performers will be Earl Erkkila, Donald Keillinen and Fro Hecko. All three of these boys have recorded distances of 190 feet or better on the hill and will be in there trying for the 200 foot mark Sunday.
 John Erkkila, Bruno Saari and Theodore Torma, previous winners of tournaments at the ski hill, and Elmer Saari, George Maxi and Wal ter Anderson together with Miss KOlstad complete the performers.
 Trial jumps will commence at 2 o'clock followed by tho competition at 2:30 ?. m. tess.o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
nY HENRY SUPER

(Uuited Press Staff Correspondent
 New York, Feb. 26.--(UP).-Joe Jacobs peered out from behind q smoke screen of his own creation today and announced that Max achmeIing would arrive here about the middle of April and start train ing to put the slug on this guy Joe Louis"
 Jacobs, violently pufslng black, vile-smelling stogie, said that Max would begin heavy training at French Lick Springs, Ind, taper oil at camp near the site of the fight and then become the biggest thing in the heavyweight division by knocking Louis stiff."
 Plans Ahead
 Joe said he received a cable from Max yesterday saying that the for. mer heavyweight champion would arrive in New York April p and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
LeaOenuOort Pointed For Seasons Final Hoop Test Io-
JOE JACOBS BEGINS BALLYHOOEY FOR MAX
 SCF1MELING AND NEGRO
German Will Knock Louis Stiff Says Manager of Former Worlds Heavyweight Champion;
 To Train in Indiana Camp

two days later being ct work ct French Lick.
 Max says he's in fine condition, weighs about lo2 and Is anxious to get into the ring against Louis in June. He's been training seriously at his estate in Bad-Saarow and will be in the best shape of his career when he meets Louis," Jacobs said.
 Why did MT. Jacobs, who likes to be close to Broadway, decide to hibernate in Indiana?
 Lucky?
 Say, that's Q swell place to train. Louis already is jinxed because Max worked out there for two of his best flghts--the first Sharkey battle in 103O when he won the title and a year later when he kayoed Bill Stribling."
 Joe said Max would stay at French Lick until May 9 and then move into an eastern camp.
 we (meaning hisnselD haven't picked second site yet" Jacobs ex- plained, because Promoter Mike Jacobs hasn't yet decided where or when the fights coming of. He's had offers from New York, Detroit, Chicago and Philadelphia and won't decide until he returns from Miami"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
GRAND RECREATION
 LEAGUE BOWLING
The Standing

This weeks schedule will be-:
 Braves vs. Tlgers--alleyS 1-2.
 Pirates vs. Yankees--alleyS 3.4.
 Athletics vs. Red sox--alleys 6.e.
 Giants vs. Cubs--alleys 7.8.
 Records to date: First high team single, Red sox, 637; first high team three. Tigers, 173e; individual high single, Larson, 187; individual high three, P. Brick, 4io.
 Leading class bowiers: Class "A" P. Brick, iie.le; Larson, iiSo; Man. 20, iie.2i. Glass "B," DeF'rorzo, li057; Keating, ii0.47; Rivero, i1O.22. Glass "C," Palmer, l07.4: Alderman, 106; P. Hamel, 1o6.42. Glass "D,", voegeli, 103.4S; Barrett. i02.e3; Lanouette, 102.37.
 Ti.is weeks honor roll includes: R. Hamel, 342; Heating, SA4; Loin- bardi, 346; DeFronzo, 362;' Rivero, 358; Paternostro, 404.
 This weeks big five includes: Lars son, 133: R. Hanel, 140; J. Hamel, l45; Paternostro, 140; paternostro, 153. Total, 720.
 Last weeks results: Giants three, Red sox none. The Giants stay in the lead, the Box stay in the cellar. Zoe" Paternostro had Q big night, rolling 4O4 and Rivero with his 36S were big factors in this vic- tory. Jim Lotnbardi and Rudy Hainel were the sox best triers. |. Tigers and Yankees, Tigers two, Yankees one. Keating and De. Tronzo continue to hit them pins, only ten pins dividing them in the average column. Charlie Brown was back on the drives and held his average. Pirates and Cubs, 0 lbs two, Pirates one. Mike Carlo and Barrett were the best Cubs as were Roden and Byrnes for tr Pirates. Athletics vs. Braves, Braves two, "As" one. Larson and J. Hamel were the best Braves as were Marine and Boisvert. Palmer Brick, our present leading bowler, missed his first night in six or seven years when his presence was re- q fred at the arinory last Friday Bobby" Hamel also missed by hil team being at the same place. We wonder where Harry Alderman wal last Friday. Bring a written excuse Harry. Two good matches thif week should be the Giants vA Cubs who are tied for first place and be. tween the Braves vs. Tigers, The Braves are one full gS.iie ahead 0i the Tigers but the Tigers are lead. ing the league Gin pinfail). Three weeks te the eatA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
FULTON TEAMS IN
 HOOP CONTROVERSY:

The feud between the Fulton A. A. and the Fulton A. 0. may yet come. to . head. according to Joe sloss, secretary of the Fulton A. A., who challenges the A. C.s to basket ball game.
 According to reports, the Fulton A. c. will not consent to any sort of meeting on the court but pub.' lic challenge should aid greatly In bringing together the none to friendly factions. .t,.ss
 MT. sloss insists the Fulton A. A. officials will be backing out ofHa show down unless arrangements are made this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
Earl Pierce With
 Shalmrocks Tonight

Earl Pierce, who admits with out questioning that he Gear. ried his brother Steve for ten years, will get . chance to prove that much when he makes his first appearance tonight as . member of the Waterbury Shamrocks when they line up against the Providence team in . National Rolley Hockey league game tonight at 9 o'clock on the Phoenix avenue armory rink. Earl and Steve, and their father before them were standout roller poloists for many years. PrOvl- dence was nlpped in . 4-S game Monday in Rhode Island the game being plenty tough all the way. Bib Boucher, . Waterbury player several years ego. will show with Providence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
PLAINVILLE TO PLAY
 CORSAIRS ON FRIDAY

The Plainville A. 0. will meet the Corsair Juniors at the Pearl street community house at 8:30 ?. m. Erie day.
 Coach Moon" Garner requests that the following players be on hand: Charles Gerace, Alfonso Dc. Palma, Antonio lmbimbo, Dom Reno, Joe DePalnna, Frank Coatta, Tony 0uerrera and Chauncey Car teherg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
PLEASES
 HILL HOOP FANS

Young men of the Washington Hill section were treated to c fine exhibition of basketball plays and Fundamentals via motion pictures which were shown to Q large. au. dience at St. Francis Xavier hall hall last night by Elmer Ripley, former hoop coach ct Yale and Q member of the Original Celtics. MT. Ripley also spoke on the subpect of basketball and answered a number of questions relative to the sport. He was brought to Waterbury by the Park Department ofiicials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
ELECTRICS CAPTURE
 LEAVENWORTH GROWN

Winning all six games of It's league season, the Electric Department of the f.eavenworth Shop League won the championship of the busy basketball circuit by winning the final game from the Carpenters 20 to 25, while the Drafting Room lads surprised the Machinists with 6 2e. g victory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
ALLEN HALL DEFEATS
 LOCAL BILLlARDISTS

Near capacity audiences in both places saw Allen Hall, one ot America's best billiardists defeat Danny Martin 3 5.16 and "Frenchy'
 dognon, 35-25 last night ct the Ex- change and Qeniot rooms, during three cushion exhibitions in connec. ton with the national Better Bil- liards" program. Gagnon had . high run of five and gave Hall c fine test but the latter had things oil his own way with Martin, turning tr1 runs of six, five and four.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
CAPTAINS LOSE

Bristol, Feb. 26-rhe St. etans defeate dthe ehamrocks last night to deadlock the city championship series at one game each. The Saints broke loose in the last three minutes of play to score their decisive mar gin, AS to 34.
 The deciding game will be play. cd next Sunday afternoon ct the St. etans hall. The game is called for { Aciock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
MARCUM SIGNED

Boston, Feb. 26-(UP)-- Johnny MarcuIn. former Philadelphia Ath- letics pitcher who had threatened to become Q holdout and remain on his farm, has returned his signed con- tract, business manager Eddie Col lins of the Boston Red Sox arl- nounced yesterday. Marcum is al- ready enroute to the Sarasota, Fla, training camp, Collins said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
NORTH END TIGERS
 WON HOOP THRILLER

North End Tigers took . thrill- ing overtime hoop game from the r,eavenworth Freshmen last night, Harrison sinking Q winning goal from center court to tie up the game, with Nellie coming through with the winning goal on Q long heave. Caio also stood out for the winners.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
Catholic Basketball
 Meet Next Month

Ohicago, Feb. 26--(UP)-Entries of thrce teams representing as many sections Cs the country have been accepted for the annual national Catholic interscholastic basketball tournament to be held here next month.
 They are St. Marys high of Pater- son, N. J.; St. Francis Mission of wt. Francis, 6. D., and Loyola high of Los Angeles, Cal.
 et. Francis, composed entirely of Indians, won third piace in the tour taanlssst last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
LEGION PLAYS

Thomaston, Feb. 2e.-The local American Legion team will oppose the Torrington "Wonder Five" In, a prelim game here Friday night. The main game will Dc between the local high school team and Leavenworth of Waterbury. The high school team will close the season with this game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
ENDEES WIN

Meriden, Feb. 2e--In . game marked by fights, rough work . c miniature mob scene and constant calling of fouls, the Meridon Endees turned back the strengthened Hart. ford YMxlA, 30 to 36. The YMIiA team presented Trankel and Bass in itS lineup last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
ST. JOSEPH'S DEFEAT
 ST. ANN COMBINE

Civinskas, with five field goals led St. Joseph's Parochial school- boys to an 1877 victory over St. Anns yesterday afternoon in Ma loney gymn, in a game which the Brooklyn boys had in hand all the way, leading by e 12-2 margin ct half time. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
House of DayId Booked

Rev. John Kripas. popular hard working manager of the St. Joseph's Big s wishes to announce the book ing of the House of David club, fea- turing Matty Sheehan. for Tuesday evening, March 3rd at the St. Joe geph's hail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
BROOKLYN GIRLS
 WIN TWO GAMES

Brooklyn Alpha and Beta girls basketball teams were winners over Nopeville opponents last night at Barnard gym by scores of 10-0 and g.0 in that order. Tillie Kri- vinski scoring six points to lead all -four team players. Scores:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
Last Nights Fights
(Rv IJnlted Press)

New York -Bat Battaiino. 140 1-4, hartford, oitpointed Joey 0reb, i4i, Morkimer, N. Y. (G; Eddie Guerra, a0i 1-4, New York, and Johnny Groncone, 140 1-4, Norwalk, Conn, nxsw (O): Tony ecarpati, 146 l-4, #ew xCrk, ONtpolnted Bscia Garcia, bl2 1-l, Mexico to); Dewey Ander- son, fR ia, Florida, OutpOinted
 Nsaniis Bruno, IA If, New York
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
Chase Co. Bo1CIimg League Notes.

The Noera OH Cans held their slim lead of one game over theE nearest opponents the Shipping Room by taking over the Yard out 1t in three straight games. Joe Ro. zint, premise anchor man for the loser stood out in front, and with Q bit of cooperation in the final game the Yard should have copped at least one game. Rosint rolled . ie2 in this game, while the ever reliable Jimmy PeulellA sank to . lowly 77 game, Massy Daldoni with 374 was Noera's star performer.
 The second place Shippers were presented with three games. AS the Research had but three men, big Jake Vreeland had job to referee, while Ned, Early was slated to give c talk ct the Woodbury Social Clup. Pete Mariani, lead of man for the Shippers, took high honors of this match when he hit 30i.
 Minus the services of three star Joe Lovallo, the Tubers took three games from Doc Kenneally's Rod NH piayboys, who by the way, ea. joyed banner year. We looked over past records end observed where Ronald Keith two years ego hit 4i3, but that was two years ago.
 Captain John Shaw recalled Q rookie by the name of Patsy Contel- 10 from tho coast league to help his office team, end the man in ques.. ton did just that, although he said he was . bit nervous breaking into fast company. After Patsy threw the first two balls in the gutter he found he was throwing them right handed, then he started to deliver them in southpaw fashion, much to the amaEement of Captain John, put with oil joking aside Patsy hit . i2e game in the third heat to give tne office crew Q lone victory over pig Macs Stock Boomers.
 Result: Garage wins, Jack Mitchell 2 wins. This 10 tho result of the Garage Rolling Mill match last week. what Jack Mitchell didn't hit on the alleys he kept the oa. ragers from making spares and pin- ming out. On one occasion Ohick carbon, No. 3 man on the Garage rot but three pins. Much to the de. ilght Of Mitchell, Tommy Lyons, newly acquired pinstsr, showed his worth in the second game when ne pulled q double strike to aid his Nolling Mil teammates to gain their first victory. Jackie Mitchell rolled away over his head to insure q ywo out os three for the Rollers. Bunny 0'Nougke was high man for the
 Rollers with aBD, while Frankie 0iA- cln with s03 led the Chargers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
Breoklyn Beta
H0pevi1Ie Beta
Tetals .........3

First Half: 4.4. Brooklyn Beta, Q; Hopeyille Beta, c. Referee: Miss Russo (Wtby. Girls Club). Time: -Four 0-mintte periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

A preliminary game will be staged between the Junior varsity teams at T:30, followed by the main game Ut 0:30. sa~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

Score by Perioobi Esysnwcr;S \; 2; Y; TIsSsrs; sSrcsh . { z i-is Four 8.minuto periods. ard one 9. minute overtime period.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
EAGLES TO FACE
 SPEEDBOYS FOR BROOKLYN TITLE
Playoff Game Tomorrow Night at " Hut; Eagles
 Handicapped

Thursday night at the Brooklyn "" the first round of the weekly inter-club basketball loop will come to Q close with playoY game be- tween "Hotffoot" Laudisi's deter mined Eagles and Babe" Malario's Speedboys. The boys have been on each others heels all season and as @ result have wound up in Q tic 1 for the top spot due to some ragged ball playing on the part of the Eagles in an early season game against the Tri-Squares. The Eagles, who have one of the snappiest teams in the city this sea- son boast of quite a record, with l3 victories against two defeats, oll of which were compiled against first rate teams, while the Speed- bows on the other hand have dropped but there out of 12 games played.
 Close Enough
 The Speedboys already have dropped Q game to the Eagles to the tune of 2e to 24, but one can- not judge the two teams on this one performance, for since then the Malario-men have secured the services of "Richie' Capaldo and Big Zeke" Barnes. The Daudisitnen will be handicapped somewhat for they will be minus the services of their two top guards, Carl Mistura and "Cappy" Diblasio.
 The teams will probably lineup as follows:
 Eagles Speedboys J, Higgiston ............ Yoska right forward J. Berardi ............... Zacks.. loft forward g. Gray ................... Barnes
 center AfBChlH ASssNo
 right guand J. Marstis .............. Sweeney
 left guard
 For the early patrons there will be staged c second round game be- tween the lroquois and the Para- mounts.
 George Kulinan will handle the games and dancing will follow the main attraction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26
NAUGATUCKIANS
 AT WILEY COURT FOR CAGE GAME
Visitors, Winners of First Game, Favored to Win;fs
 Students to Turn Out

High school basketball squad will { play it's last home game of the loSB-Se season tonight at the Wilhys High school surface. when they Cp- { pose Coach Peter FOley's Nausatucls. < High cage crew. sg X,
 The meeting will mark the see~* ond of . two game series between the rival schools. Naukatuck took the first game of the series by e.. 4T.30 score and would ordinarily be favored against the Tech i've but. due to Leavenwurth's victory over the strong Terryyille Outfit and Naugatuck's record of winning only one out of l3 Valley league atarts.s~ the game promises to be . toss-up from start to finish.
 On Their Toes
 Coach Reiger's scrappy combine, has been pointing for c win over the Garnet five all season, and this, evening with the game staged on. their "home" floor they feel con. fident that the battle will mark an upset ct the expense Of the invad- ing court crew from the borough. ,., !.
 Backed Up M
 A large percentage of the Leaveil-a worth student body is expected to turn out to witness their team in It's final home game of the season. y5-
 Probable linesups:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

High single -Ludens, ibi. High three--Laidens, S70. High game A3eskunas, D4c. Migia Il--Meskunag, 1863,
 C|rebIumes ts)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-26

Referee: Darlington (Kay). Tim, Four S-mlnute periods.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-04-02

teacher at Chesterhill high school.
Mrs. O. e. L0chary and Mr.. and
Mrs. Clark Talbot of Stockport vis-
tied Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Bowman.
Minta e. Kinsey
Minta Esther Kinsey was the old
est Of three daughters born to Amos
M. and Anna M. Kinsey, highly re-
spected citizens of Marion township,
Morgan county, Ohio. Early in last
month, she sustained fracture of
the ankle which confined her to the
house, and though she was recover
ing from this injury, she passed
away after a few hours illness with
heart trouble, on Friday morning,
March 27,. 1886, at her home near
Chesterhill. A member of the M.
e. church, her life was a testimony
to her faith, and her passing marks
the end of active membership in
His church here below. Besides
her interest in the church, she was
connected with Marion Rebekah
lodge and with Fairview grange, in
which organizations she was a high
ly esteemed member. She will be
sadly missed in the home, in the
community, in the church, and in
the hearts of her many friends. The
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-04-02

shine Sunday school class will meet
with Bessie and Josephine Smith,
Friday evening, April 3.--Mr. and
Mrs. Ray Williams of Kent spent
the week end with the formers par
ents, e. N. Williams and family.
Mrs. Emma Shields of Kent came
Sunday for a stay with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. E. N. Williams.--M Mr.. and
Mrs. J. A. Miller visited Sunday
with Mrs. Philip Parrey at Nelson
ville.--J. L. Kennard of Mt Ver-
non spent the week end with Mrs.
J. L. Kennard.- --Tomp Randall who
has been spending the winter will,
his son, Will Randall, at Columbus,
returned to his home here Friday
Kenneth Startling, wife and daugh-
ter Betty spent Saturday and Sun
day with Mart Startling and wife at
Reynoldsburg. THE concert band
from 0. u, Athens, which was to be
here Sunday, March 20, will be
here this coming Sunday, April 5,
at Union hall, at 80 O'clock The
grade operetta when Betty Ross
Made Old Glory" presented by the
eighth grade of Chesterhill school,
held at Union hall, March 27, was
well attended. 1t was under direc-
ton of Miss Norma Tilden, music
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-04-02
Chesterhill

Mrs. J. e. B. Doan left Sunday
for Ravenna, where she will spend
an indefinite time with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. C. D. Zumbro.--Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Barnes who spent few days
at the G. j. Hill home, returned to
her home in Lima, Sunday Mr..
and Mrs. H. w. Seiss spent the
week end with relatives in Ravenna
and Kent. Walter Embree was
pleasantly surprised Saturday after
noon when five little friends came
to his home to help him celebrate
his eighth birthday. The afternoon
was spent in playing games, after
which refreshments were served. He
received several gifts. Those pres
ent were Doris White, John Bode,
Calvin Calendine and Hiram Hart.
.-George Woodward who is janitor
at the Chesterhill school, is serious
ly i'll with heart trouble, and will
be unable to work for some time.
Gail Price will do the janitor work
for the present. Mrs. j. A. Picker
ing who has been having another
attack of gall stones, is improved
Orvil Davis and wife will move into
the Percy Thomas rooms Thursday
or Friday of this week. Mr.. Davis
will drive the school bus for Cliff
ford Dougan.--H J. Smith and wife
Of Parkersburg visited Sunday with
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-04-02
Morgan McConnelsve Thursday April
Osborn Smith. Mrs. Ina Wood
ward of Crooksville spent last week
with Harry Woodward and family.

Osborn Smith, Mrs. Ina Wood
ward of Crooksville spent last week
with Harry Woodward and family.
Revival meetings started at the
M. e. church, Sunday evening, and
will continue two weeks. This
weeks guest pastors will have
charge of the services. Herbert
Wymer and family of Tabor ridge
were Sunday dinner guests of their
daughter, Mrs. Everett Newburn,
and family. In the afternoon Mr..
and Mrs. Vern Miner called. Miss
Schammie Martin, student at o. u,
Athens, spent the week end with
DR.. A. H. Whitacre's.- George Pat
terson, wife and son Charles of Ath-
ems, spent the week end with Carl
end Edith Patterson VIM. HI. Ew-
art of Ohio State University, who
had been spending a week at his
home, returned Sunday, accompa-
MED by Mrs. VIM. H. Ewart, who
spent few days with him. Addie
Ewart who has employment in
GAINESVILLE spent the week end with
her parents, Frank Ewart and wife.
--Velma Mott of Stockport is help
ing at the H. G. Davis home Mrs.
Eva Worthington who has been con-
fined to her home with heart trou-
BILE, is some improved Marian
Shook who has been suffering with
rheumatic fever and heart trouble,
is now not quite SO well. THE Sun
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-04-02

burg, after a several months sojourn
in the south.--The roads which
have been in critical condition, are
slightly improved.--S. w. Scott and
family of Adamsville spent Sunday
at the home of Mrs. Scott's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Anderson.--H.
III. Oglevee spent Saturday night
with his brother, E. R., and family.
Carlton Jenkins returned to CO.
lumbus, Monday, to resume his
studies at o. S. u, after spending
the vacation with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. L. T. Jenkins - Esther
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-04-02
Card of Thanks
Meigs

Old fashioned parents taught
their children, "When you have
nothing to say, keep your mouth
shut We have long since found
that spontaneous speaking is much
more interesting than cut and dried
stuff. We guess this pencil will
write. You can't tell by the looks
whether it is a pencil or a stick
with some hard material through
the center Mrs. O. K. Barnes,
mention of whose accident was
made last week, is recovering
The sun has returned to Mutton
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-04-02

Jean Ray was quite i'll Saturday and
Saturday night, with acute indiges-
tion, but is better this Monday
Mrs. T. N. Shook (Iva E. Ray ani
SON Richard, South GAINESVILLE, came
Monday for a visit with the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. B.
Ray. Richard who was SO badly
injured in coasting accident, has
fully recovered. Martha Louise
Risberg visited from Friday until
Monday, at the Harley Downing
home. Mrs. Cassie Whitehouse Ia
laid up with rheumatism.