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The Washington times., 1936-11-11

No Another Temple
I see by the papers that the
Government is planning to put up
q big fat public building to house
the Social Security Board.
Are we to have another Greek
Temple?
why not change to architecture
more characteristic OF a lusty
young America?
The miles of classic pillars on
Constitution Avenue are too blank
" perfect. They are cold and
dead-out of place in a country
that makes its own rules for liv-
ing. =.
indeed, Constitution Avenue is
10 uniformly magnificent that it
might as well not be there at all.
Even tourists glance to the left as
they hurry along its wide traffic
lanes. .,
It's Noble Edifices are as unreal
as architects models.
The Lincoln Memorial, purely
Grecian, is beautiful because it
stands alone. It's setting empha-
sizes it's serenity.
But Greek temples jammed
close together in the market place
are as unimpressive as paste
board boxes.
Why Not Clean Up washington?
The Women's Club of Airing
ton has organized a Cleanup
Week.
Heaven knows w shin t n
needs a Cleanup Week. Or a
Cleanup Month. Or a year.
This is a disgracefully untidy
town. Compared with those tired
old capitals Berlin, Paris, Lon
don, Rome, Vienna and War
saw-the Capital of the United
States is run down at its slip
Shod young heels.
Hard Boiled Movie Fans
The callousness of young movie,
goers frightens me. When I sit
with my eyes shut tight to keep
out the screen spectacle of hui
man beings being chopped in
their own gore, tortured at the
stake and blown into shreds
while the dear little hard boiled
daughter beside me says. Don't
be silly, Mother, it's only a
CONTINUED on Page 26. Col. 81
The Washington times., 1936-11-11
Ballet Russo Troupe
Arrives Here Today

The Ballet Russo troupe is ar
irving in the city today for its
engagement with the National
Sympho =, Orchestra tonight and
tomorro Might. This is to be
the first time the Russians have
danced to a complete symphony
orchestra accompaniment.
Hans Kinder will direct the or
chestra from the pit to make room
for the dancers on the stage at
Constitution Hall. The orchestra
has been in special rehearsal with
DR.. Kinder and Efrem KurTz,
musical director of the Ballet
Russo.
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POLICE COURT
|S0RDERED TO
RELEASE MAN
MattingIy's Ruling
Supported by u. S.
District Jury

Judge John P. Mcmahon, pre-
siding judge in Police Court, and
Frank A. Sebring, clerk of the
court, were ordered by Justice
Joseph w. Cox in United States
District Court today to show cause
why they should not be required
by mandamuS to release a pris.
oner, whose freedom has been
ordered by a substitute judge.
This unusual situation developed
during the time that Judge Rob-
ert E. Mattingly, of Municipal
Court, acted as a substitute judge
IN Police Court during the Vaca-
ton term of that court.
Judge Mattingly, according to
mandamus petition filed by Attor
neys George j. Boden and James
ShenoS, had convicted Thomas
O'Shea on an intoXication charge
and sentenced him to serve 180
days in Jail in lieu Of a 500 fine.
The sentence was imposed On
October 81, and four days later
O'Shea had appealed to Attorneys
Boden and Shenos to intervene on
his behalf.
Found O'Shea Ill
The attorneys found that
O'Shea was i'll and in need Of
medical treatment and so re-
ported to Judge Matingly, they
state in the petition, and the
judge then wrote on the informa-
ton in the case the words:
"Due to the fact of this mans
physical condition, / recon-
mend his immediate release"
Counsel agree that the words
imply only recommendation,
but they point out that according,
to all previous practice in Police
Court such recommendations in.
variably amount to an order.
Ordered No Releases
When Clerk Sebring was ap-
preached regarding the issuance
of release order, based on Judge
Mattingly's suggestion, the at
torneyS were informed that Judge
Mcmahon had ordered that no
prisoners should be released with
out his authority.
Such action on the part Of the
respondents has the effect Of
count rmanding the competent
orders of another judge, the suit
claims, and, meanwhile. O'Shea
remains in the workhouse.
Justice Cox signed a rule, re-
turnable November 20, directing
the respondents to show cause why
the mandamuS should not be is
Sllad
The Washington times., 1936-11-11
DELAYED CASE
UP IN COUNTY
POLICE COURT
Hearing Today After
Automobile Crash
Last June

A reckless driving charge, grow,
ing out of minor accident near.
ly five months ago, is scheduled
to be heard in the Prince Georges
County Police Court in Hyattsville
today with a Washington motor,
iSt as the defendant.
It is the case of Crawford De,
Wees, Of 18 R st. N. E., an en-
ploye Of the Navy Yard, who was
the driver of an automobile which
collided with an automobile driven
by Mrs. Dorothy DIETRICH, of 1927
Longfellow st. N. w., on the De-
fense Highway on June %.
Mrs. Bertha Robinson, of Roam
axe, Va, a passenger in Devices
automobile, suffered head cuts.
After seeing that Mrs. Robinson
received first aid and that she was
sent to Providence Hospital, De-
Wees went to HyattSville and re-
ported the accident, he said.
Paid $50 For Bond
Magistrate Herbert j. Moffat, at
Hyattsville, held Devices in
$1,000 bond for which Devices
paid Elmer Pumphrey, profeS.
sional bondsman, $50, Devices
charges. There was no charge
placed against Devices at that
time, the motorist claims, and it
was not until after the inveStiga-
tion irto alleged irregularities in
the county police force was under
way that Devices was called to
court, he said. He refused to put
himself at the mercy of a county
court, he said, and last Sunday
was forcibly seized in Washington
by his bondsman as a bond jumper
and was taken to Hyattsville.
Sunday, Devices was formally
charged with reckless driving and
was released in $100 bond. When
the case was called Monday,
Judge George B. Merrick. in the
county police court, tartly told
counsel for Devices the case had
been continued until today and
fatty refused to tell counsel why
the warrant and commitment on
which Devices was held were not
in court at the time. The court
said the papers had been left
in Upper Marlboro, the county
seat.
Desk Clerk Suspended
Although the board of county
commissioners voted yesterday
for the third time against in
Continued on Page 26, Col. A.
The Washington times., 1936-11-11

A contributor who gives only
SIS toward the Community Chest
when he can afford to give $25
is not hurting the Chest. Instead,
he hurts some needy youngster
who will miss two weeks at camp;
some family whose hunger would
be appeased for a week or some
sick person who will miss four
days of care in a hospital.
Thus, Herbert L. Willett, jr.,
director Of the Washington Chest,
urged 900 workers of the Metro
politan unit to seek larger con.
tributions when he addressed the
unit at the Willard Hotel last
night as workers rallied their
forces for the beginning of the
drive tomorrow.
Mr.. Willett and other speakers
said the Chest is justified in seek
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$500 IN LOOT
IS REPORTED
OVER NIGHT
30 Suspects Arrested
Yesterday to Face
Lineup Tonight

Intent upon Kidding the city Of
undesirable transients and petty
thieves who in recent weeks have
been active, police yesterday ar"
rested more than 30 suspects in
preparation for a special lineup
tonight.
Police combed various down.
town gang "hangoutS" and those
arrested, together with a score Of
others seized over the weekend
will be paraded tonight before per-
sons who recently have been VIC
tins of thugs.
Women Loses $500
Cash, clothing and other articles
valued at about $500 were taken
by hold-up men and thieves over.
night, according to police reports.
Two men who came to her home
inquiring about renting a room
stole $500 from a dresser drawer, it
was reported by Mrs. Jenny M.
johnson Of 1911 K st. N. w.
Paul Robinson, a Washington
Times employe, of 4 Emerson st.
N. E., said he was attacked from
behind by a colored man who
struck him on the head ana
escaped with $25 late yesterday in
the rear of the Times BlGldirg.
Forced to the curb b. a cso oc-
cupied by the drive another
white man and two women, Ben.
jamin R. Donnelly of sos G ST.
N. E., was attacked by one OF ne
men. His car was taken and with
it several vacuum sweepers valued
at $108.
SS5 in Cigarettes.
Cigarettes valued at $85 were
stolen from the automobile of
Stanley A. Curren, of the Chastle.
ton Hotel. He said the car was
parked at Ninth and T Streets
Northwest.
Forcing the lock on the front
door, thieves entered the home of
Daniel Smith at 2505 Nichols Ave.
S. E., and stole a radio and cloth.
ing valued at $55.
Three colored men assaulted
Daniel Clark, 70, of 1905 K St.
N. w., and robbed him of $35.
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Police Roundup Fails To Halt ThieVery
Hopes of Ill, Hungry
In Chest GiVeES

ling larger gifts this year because
of increased business and wage
conditions" The goal of the 1886
campaign is $1,969,O00.
At the meeting last night Hugh
H. Clegg, assistant director of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation,
joined the forces of the "C-men," "
as the Chest workers have called
themselves, and likened the drive
of the Chest against such public
enemies as hunger, disease. crime
and despair. to that of the G-men
against real public enemies
Already more than a quarter
million dollars has been reported
contributed by the special assign
ments unit of the Chest, which
began canvassing large contribu-
tors more than two weeks ago.
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Land|ady Loses $500
Hidden in Room

Theft of $500 in bills was re-
ported to police yesterday by Mrs.
Jennie M. johnson. Mrs. johnson
said she suspected two persons,
who came to inquire about renting
room, of having taken the
money from dresser drawer.
The Washington times., 1936-11-11

Of this triumvirate are subjects
for drawing room debate. Were
Isabella and Mamie the sort of
girls who in their early brides
maid days were marked for Con-
gress? Or did the influence Of
their friend, EleancI, send them
galloping successfully into public
life?
Also, what has become Of the
groomsmen of Franklin Roosevelt
and Mr.. Robinson? What have
these gentlemen been up to since
they walked down the aisle with
the bridesmaids of destiny on
their arms?
These remarks on Mrs. Honey
man and Mrs. Greenway suggest
an inventory of the first names
Of women in Congress. Here they
are:
Hattie, Caroline, Edith, Virginia,
Mamie and Mary (add CaraWay
ODay, Rogers, JenckeS, Honey
man and Norton.
Good sound names, all OF them.
No frillS.
The Washington times., 1936-11-11

contributor who gives larger gifts this beca
The Washington times., 1936-11-11
Wins AcquittaI

Mrs. Emma F.. Stout last night
was celebrating her acquittal on
bigamy charge in Prince
Georges county. Md.
Mrs. Stout, who is stopping with
a friend in 629 Tenth St. N. E.,
testified she married her first hus.
band, Stout, in Rockville, Md. in
1880. After some years of married
life Stout told her that he had
divorced her, though in fact he
had not. She testified she believed
him. In 1885 she married Charles
Skidmore, at Forrestville, Md.
Skidmore, Of Hillside, Md, was
the only witness to testify against
her. Mrs. Stout was defended by
Attorney Lansdale G.. Sasscer.
president of the Maryland Senate
The Washington times., 1936-11-11

cousin, Theo-
ore Douglas
Robinson. The
President W a S
an usher at this
wedding. Mrs.
Greenway, a S
you knew years
ago, was one of
Eleanor RooSe-
velt'S brid e S.
maids when she
m a arrie d the
nan who is now
the gre a t e S t
personality in
America.
MI
The Washington times., 1936-11-11
NOW
And HOU About
GrOOnISnIen?
ON TEMPLES
BY HELEN ESSARY

HairdreSsers say they are losing
their eyesight trying to make a
straight part in the middle" for
customers who want to look like
Mrs. Simpson.
They say THE Shirley Temple
curis are bad enough. But so
many center parts get on any
operators nerves."
Public Spirited Bridesmaids
The careers of most bridesmaids
end with strained spinach and
bridge luncheons. But the United
States has produced a triumvi-
rate of bridesmaids that are the
answer to any maiden's prayer.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Mrs.
. Isabella Greenway, former Rep
reSentative from Arizona and
Mrs. Mamie Wood Honeyman,
congreSSwoman.elect from Multi
noma, Ore, are examples of what
can be done by a girl who adds
. flair for public life to a gift for
1matrimony.
Mrs. Honeyman and Mrs. Roose-
welt were bridesmaids together at
the wedding of Mrs. Roosevelt'S
Smyrna times., 1936-09-17
TREAT SEED FOR
STINKING SMUT
CONTINUED From Page one)

out this area. As means of call
ing the attention of farmers to the
economic and practical value of
sect treatment, letter has been
prepared about this time each year
by DR.. j. F. Adams, plant pathol-
ogist of the University of Della
ware and the State Board of Ag-
riculture, in which a statement is
made concerning the wheat smut
situation in the state This letter
also conainS suggestions relative to
the use of dust disinfectants for
the treatment of seed wheat, and
the precautions which should be
taken by those who work with
these dusts. These letters are dis
tributed through the county exten-
sion Office to all wheat growers,
and the circulars for this year
were mailed on Monday of this
week to Kent county farmers.
This allows for plenty of time for
farmers to have their wheat clean
ed and treated before the rush Of
the seeding period arrives, and will
avoid the possibility of delaying
the sowing dates. Wheat which
has been treated with either Cop
percarb" or "Ceresan" may be
stored in sacks with no danger of
injury to the termination qualities,
and it will also be protected from
damage by rats and other rodents.
"Coppercarb" is recommended at
the rate of 3 ounces to each bushel
of wheat, while the "Ceresan" may
be used at the rate of only one-halt
ounce. Either dust, however, is ef-
fective in the prevention and con-
troll of sinking smut provided the
wheat is treated in a closed con.
teiner to insure an even distribu.
ton of the dust over the grains
AS the application of these dus
materials slightly increases tht
size of the grains, growers are ad
vised to loosen the drill shafts anC
toa lso sow a little more wheat tc
the acre to allow for this differenc,
between the untreated and treatet
seed.
Smyrna times., 1936-09-17
SHORTS PARTY
IN COALITION
Continued From Page One)

subcommittee which had been in
conference with Mr.. Short. The
suggestion that the coalition be
formed, the division of offices, and
the agreement of Mr.. Short to the
entire program were announced
and the executive committee ac-
cepted all of the recommendations
The Democratic primary election
will be held Saturday, October g..
when the party's county ticket will
be nominated. The deadline for
filing is 10 p. m. September %. No
date has been set for the primary
of the Independent Republican
Party. Robert G. Houston, the
party's nominee for u. S. Senator,
and one of Mr.. Shorts chief lieu
tenants in the movement, said last
week they probably would wait un-
til after Democrats and the regu-
lar Republicans had held their pri-
mary elections before the Inde-
pendent Republican Party would
hold its primary. Just how the
Short followers are going to get
their candidates on the ticket was
not discussed and has not been de-
cided. 1t is understood, however
their primary probably will be held
soon after the Democrats have
theirs. Mr.. Tunnel said the polit-
ical struggle in Sussex County has
been centered around the efforts tc
elect the county ticket and the
members of the legislature. Inter
est in the state icke, he explained
has been submerged up to the
present time in local contest. The
regular Republican primary elec-
ton will be held Saturday, Septem.
Der 26. The filing deadline is Sep
tember 16.
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Attention is also directed to the speciai
provisions covering yub-letting or assignine
the contract, and to the use OF domestle
materials when financed wholly or IN part
from Works Program funds. 90
Monthly payments will be made for su
per cent of the construction completed eaeh
month.
Bidders must submit proposals upon
forms provided by the Department.
Each proposal must be accompanied by
surety bond, certified check. or money tc
the amount of at least ten (10) per centuh
of the total amount of the proposal.
The envelope containing the propose
must be marked Proposal for the con
struction of State Highway Contrac
NO..
The contract will be awarded or reject
ed within twenty t20) days from the dat
of opening proposals.
The right is reserved to reject any or al
bids.
Complete sets of plans and specification
NAV be obtained after Oct. 5th. 1886, upol
receipt of two dollars ($2.00) for each con
tract, which amount will not be refunded
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Dover. Delaware
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CONTRACT 366

CONTRACT 366
IL fit. Traffic Bound Road
Adamsville Towards Burrsville. 2.75s mi.
81 Acres Clearing
IL Acres Grubbing
2.759 Miles Roadway Shaping
200 Gu. Yds. Ditch Excavation
$500 Gu. Yds. Borrow
100 Gu. Yds. Bridge Excavation
400 Tons Traffic Bound Crushed Stag
Surface Course
OR l.4OO Tons Traffic Bound Crushed
Stone Surface Course
500 Lin. Ft 12-inch T & G r. q
Pipe
27O Lin. Ft 15-inch r. C. Pipe
rs Lin. Ft. 1S-inch r. c. Pipe
Sc Lin. Fit. 24-inch r. C. Pipe
1000 Lin. Fit. &-inch Wire Gable
Guard Rail
16 End Post Attachments
1000 Lin. Ft. Wood Shoulder Curb
$50 Lin. Fit. Creosoted Timber Pill
2M Fl. B. M. Sheet Piling
12M Ft B. M. Creo. Timber fol
Bridges and Structures
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CONTRACT 4O4


Concrete Widening and Resurfaeing
Cranston Heights-New Castle 5-ll4 mi.
4.SOO Gu Yds. Unclassifed Excavation
$500 Gu. Yds. Borrow
ALSO Gu. Yds. Cement Concete Base
Course Job Mix)
OR ALSO Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Base
Course Central Mix)
S.4OO Tons Bituminous Concrete (Hot
Mix Type-Fed. Glass I-D
OR S,4OO Tons Bituminous Concrete Sur
face Course
400 Lin. TT. %-inch Slip Dowell
Trans. Expansion Joints Cork
700 Lin. Ft. Transverse Contraction
or Dummy Joints
10 Gu. Yds. Cement Concrete Mas
onry
1000 lbs. Reinforcing Steel
155 Lin. Ft. I2-inch T & G Rein
forced Concrete Pipe
1000 Lin. FIT. 15-inch Reinforced Con-
crete Pipe
10 Lin. Fit. 24-inch Reinforced Con-
20 Lin. Fl. 3O-inch Reinforced Con.
200 Lin. Ft. IO-inch Corrugated Met.
al Pipe
$50 Lin. Fl. vitrifed Tile Underdrair
| 600 Lin. Ft. Cement Concrete Curb
1000 Lin Fit. Wood Shoulder Curb
1,50O So. Ft.Cement Concrete SidewalI
! 10 Catch Basins and Drop Inlets
Manholes
| 1000 Lbs. Castings
! 1900 LIMIT. %-inch Wire Rope Guaro
Fence
10 End Post Attachments
! 500 So. Yds. Patching Present Con
crete Pavement
| 400 So. Yds. Removal of Present
Pavement
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Charles L. Christopher, Clayton

Charles L. Christopher, aged ",
a well-known farmer of the Clay
ton vicinity, died Sunday at his
farm near st. Joseph's Industrial
School after a brief illness. Mr..
Christopher was married twice, his
first wife dying many years ago.
Some years ago he married Miss
Ida Mason who survives him. He
is also survived by several chill
dren. Funeral services took place
yesterday "wednesday at p. m.r
and interment was in Odd Fellows
Cemetery at Camden, Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1936-09-17
Jacob Heyd, Formerly of FELTON,

Jacob Heyd, Formerly of FELTON,
Jacob Heyd, aged 83, a former
prominent citizen of FELTON, and at
one time Clerk of the Peace of
Kent County, died Monday at the
Homeopathic Hospital in Whining
ton of complication, following a
protracted illness. Since his home
was broken up at FELTON, and with
10 immediate survivors, he moved
to the Masonic Home near Will
mington where he has been residing
about two years. Funeral Will
take place at 1:30 o'clock this af-
ternoon from Berry's funeral home
in FELTON,, and interment will take
place at Barratt's Chapel Gem
etery.
Smyrna times., 1936-09-17

Townsend. Rev. A. w. Strickland,
pastor of the Townsend M. +.
Church, officiated, with the Rev. L.
B. Morgan, pastor of Bethesda NJ.
E. Church, Middletown, assisted
Interment was in Townsend Gem
etery.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed proposals will be received by the
State Highway Department, at its ONCE
Dover, Del, until 100 o'clock p. m. East,
ern Standard Time. October IA, 1886, and
at that time and place publicly opened for
contracts involving the following approXi-
mate quantities:
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DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Continued from Rage One)

the Faulk Road. The automobile
was driven by Albert Reiner, Will
mington, who has offices at 705
Citizens Bank Building. Mr.. Rein
er received a number of injuries,
the most serious of which was a
compound fracture of the leg. He
was reported in fair condition at
the Chester Hospital last night.
Funeral services for Miss Barsky
were he'd from her home Wednes-
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. In
terment was in the Beth Emeth
Memorial Park. From account of
the accident Mr. Reiner apparently
missed making curve and lost
control of his automobile. The
automobile struck the telephone
pole and then tree on the oppo-
site side of the road. The motor
was driven almost into the front
seat. The machine was a complete
wreck. Miss Barsky suffered a
fractured skull, a fractured jaw
and internal injuries. She never
regained consciousness. Miss Bar
sky was the first Republican wo-
man in Wilmington to receive an
appointment to legal position in
the city government. During the
World War she was in the women's
motor car corps, driving trucks
and ambulances. She was admitted
to the Delaware bar in 1923. Shs
was a member of the League O.
Women Voters, New Century Club
A. A. u. W., Goucher Club, tn,
State Bar Association and tn,
American Bar Association. Sh1
was a graduate of Goucher Col
lege, Baltimore, Md
Minors Banning, Townsend, Dead
Minors Banning, aged 70,
former merchant of Middletowr
who ten years ago retired an
moved to Townsend to make hi
home, died Friday of complication
after long illness. His death re
moves a good citizen, one mourne
by large circle of friends. Nj
Banning was born in lower Dela
ware and came to Middleton
many years ago. He operated
grocery store at Middletown for 2
years and about ten years ago re
tired from active business an
moved to Townsend where ne ha
made his home. He is survived b
-four children, Elwood Banning
Middletown, clerk in the post o1
flee there; Mrs. L. Bayard Marve
Townsend; Oakley Banning, Mic
dletown, and Osbourne Banning &
Townsend, and two grandchildren
Funeral services took place Nor
day afternoon from the residenc
OF his daughter, Mrs. Marvel, a
Smyrna times., 1936-09-17

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MENTAL CLINIC
IS ORGANIZED
Continued From Page One)

recognition of the Importance of
preventive work in the mental field
and because the trustees received
definite knowledge that the num-
Der of mentally maladjusted pre-
school and school children, as well
as adults, is rapidly increasing due
to condition created by economic
distress and lack of understanding
of the parents of the problems OF
their children.
Staff Announced
DR.. Elfeld, director and in charge
of special cases; first assistant di-
rector, DR.. Claude p. Uhler of the
state hospital staff; second assist
ant director, DR.. Albert Crane of
New York; part time neurologist,
DIR. Gerhart Gordon of the state
hospital staff; chief psychologist,
DIR. Joseph Jastick of New York;
assistant psychologists, DR.. A.
Douglas Glanville of Vineland,
N. j., and Mrs. Llama Oberlin of
Newark, Del; chief psychiatric So
cial worker, Miss Beatrice M. Cos
lin; social worker, Adelia Smith;
Junior social workers, Misses Aline
Davis and Eleanor K. Van SAINT.
Two more social workers are to be
appointed.
Clinics Throughout State
Clinics will be held in the various
large towns in lower Delaware but
the severe and special cases will be
examined and treated at the clinic
building at Farnhurst. Particular
attention will be paid to as many
behavior and emotionally instabil-
ity cases as possible. The work OF
the clinic and the program, DR.. Ia
runianz said, is now regarded a.
very important by all psychiatrists
not only in alleviating maladjustec
cases but in educating parents tc
look for and understand behavior
of their children.
Smyrna times., 1936-09-17
CONTRACT 4ss

Repair Shop-Georgetown lump Subj