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Montana labor news., 1937-10-28
DON'T BUY SILK

DON'T BUY SILK is the slogan
The Nation proposes in an editorial
to help end the japanese invasion
of China.
A consumers boycott of japanese
goods, The Nation points out, is not
open to the objections leveled
against international sanctions or
governmental embargoes. To be ef-
fective, however, a boycott must be
directed primarily against silk be-
cause sericulture is the foundation
of Japan's economy, and the United
States takes IS per cent of Japan's
exported silk. In fact, 81 per cent
of the silk used in this country
comes from Japan.
"a boycott against silk dresses
should not present any insurmount-
able difficulties" the editorial points
out, "since excellent rayon dresses
may be obtained in any style and at
any price. Women buyers need only
be educated to demand American
made rayon, and if the demand is
effective enough they can compel
local manufacturers to mark their
goods, Contains no silk In the
case of silk stockings the problem is
difficult and yet vitality important,
since the bulk of japanese silk is
used in the stocking industry. While
stockings made of the course grades
of rayon wear better, on the aver
age, than cheap silk stockings, they
are by no means satisfactory in style
or appearance. On the other hand,
a stocking made from the better
grades of artificial silk will not wear
as well as genuine silk. As substi-
tutes, however, both plain Isle and
lisle-net stockings may be purchased.
Though moderately expensive, these
are satisfactory in both appearance
and wearing qualities, and they have
the advantage of easy identified
ton. :.
I'VE believe that there are large
numbers of Americans who are will.
ing to make whatever sacrifice il
involved in changing their buying
habits until the Japanese are forced
out of China. The task is one o.
organization; and since it is primar
| lily one of organizing women, W.
commend it to the women's peace
organizations, trade unions, and al
other groups desirous of preventing
another world war"
Montana labor news., 1937-10-28
5:45 Sons of Pioneers-Gordon's

5:45 Sons of PioneerS-GordOn's
Jewelry Co.
900 TexacO Firechief News Flashes.
6:15 Let's Go TO the Theatre.
$3.50 Mary Flemming.
Gas PinsePs Program.
1900 Detective Series.
1880 NBC Minstrels.
$500 Your Lucky Strike Hit Parade.
8:45 Cystex Program.
$500 Texaco Firechief News Flashes.
9:l5 Popular Music.
9:45 To be announced.
1O:00 Royal York Hotel Orchestra.
10:30 Nixon Restaurant Orchestra.
11:00 Texaco Firechief News Flashes.
lilo Dance Time Until Midnight.
Montana labor news., 1937-10-28

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Montana labor news., 1937-10-28

SAN FRANCISCO. - (FP) - San
Francisco plasterers and hodcarriers,
following the lead Of Oakland, have
signed an agreement and gone back
to work. They get the 6-hour day.
Plasterers are raised from $1,50 to
SITS an hour, hodcarrieres from
SIPS to $1.60.
Montana labor news., 1937-10-28

MEXICO CITY.-(FP)-The Mex
ican government report on export
of arms to Spain shows that last
years shipments amounted to
$2,25O,0OO. It says that support of
the legally-established Spanish gov
er1ment will continue.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-28

Mrs. Dema Hale, of Wagner, 81
years old who was critically i'll fol
a long time, was a pleasant visitor
last Sunday in the home OF her great
granddaughter, Mrs. Mont Little.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rhodes visited
their daughter at Greensboro. Mrs
Rhodes has just returned from two
weeks visit in New York.
Mr.. M. M. Blevins, manager Of
Shatley Springs, was in town Mon
day.
Mr.. r. L. Reeves Bina continues
very sick.
Mr.. L. H. Logan, of Jefferson, has
been sick but is much better.
Mr.. E. Aft Wadde1l is nursing e
carbuncle on his neck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Bower Wagon.
er also visited here Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. Perkins, of Dog Creek
who has been very ill for some
time, is much better now.
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FRIENDS ENTERTAINED
BY MISS JUNE SMITH
SMITH

Miss June Smith er Eertained a
number of her friends at a delight
full party at her home in West jeff
erson Wednesday night. Games and
contests were enjoyed throughout
the evening and prizes were award
ed.
Refreshments consisting of cakes,
punch, candy and minis were served
by Miss Smith, assisted by her aunt,
Mrs. c. w. Ray and Miss Julia Da-
Wis. Those present were Julia Da-
Wis, Donna Miller, Mary Lillian Nc
Neill, Aida Gambill, Melba Cam
bill, George Oliver, Myrtle jean
Wyrick, Hazel Scott, Clyde Martin,
Mary Diggs, Wayne RAIDER, Louise
Hudler, John Dennis Haire, Jack
McNeill, Ford Bare, R. H. Null,
Robert Grayson, Steve Triplett, Sam
Davis, Donald Johnson, Edwin
Weaver, Pete Gambill, Jimmie AL
len, Howard, Stanley, Jewett Will
liams and J. Mack Pennington.
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ASHE WELL REPRESENTED
AT TEACHERS MEETING

Ashe county was extremely well
represented at the Northwestern
District teachers meeting held in
Winston-Salem last Friday and it
is believed that they would have
carried off the prize if one had been
given to the county travelling the
largest number of miles.
The students of the West Jeffer-
son, Fleetwood and Nathan's Greek
schools enjoyed a holiday Friday
as these schools were closed in ord
er that the teachers might attend
the meeting.
The Northwestern district is COM
posed of Is counties and there were
approximately 1000 teachers in at
tendance. Thomas H. Cash, Forsyth
county superintendent, was elected
president of the district association.
Next year the meeting will be held
in Greenboro.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-28
BARRS GIVE A BIG
49, HALLOWEEN DANCE

One of the lovelieSt social affairs
of the fall season here took place
Saturday night when Mr.. and Mrs
Russell w. Barr entertained with a
dance at their home.
The recreation room in the base
ment of the home, which was the
scene of the festive occasion, was ap-
propriately decorated in orange and
black, with Halloween pumpkins
being placed in the windows and
jack-o-lanterns hanging from the
ceiling, providing weird atmos-
phere.
A tea table was placed in one cor
ner of the room, decorated With
autumn leaves and jack-o-lanterns.
Punch, sandwiches and cake were
served throughout the evening. AT
the conclusion of the dance, Mrs
assisted by Mrs. Ben Reeves, served
coffee and pumpkin tarts.
A number of guests from the two
towns were present and the out
of-town guests were: DR.. and Mrs
c. A. Thompson, DR.. and Mrs. T. F.
Burgess, Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Chester
Mr.. and Mrs. Benn Reeves, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edwin Duncan, Mr.. and Mrs
Alton Thompson and George Reeves
of Sparta; Mrs. Lafayette Marsh, OF
Chicago and Reba Doughton, of
Washington, N. C..
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HIGH SCHOOL CAGERS
CLASH HERE TONIGHT

The West Jefferson high school
girls and boys basketball team will
clash in the gymnasium here to-
night with the Nathan's Creek girls
and boys cagers and large crowd
of spectators is expected to witness
the two contests. The first game
will start at 7:3O o'clock.
Both the local high school teams
are showing up exceptionally we'll
and Coach: Paul Perkins is looking
forward to a successful season.
In their striking new uniforms,
the girls team looks plenty good and
needless to say the young ladies are
proud of them.
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LOCALS

Mrs. John Glenn Neal, Rather.
inc McNeill and Laura Mcconnell
spent the week end in Asheville.
Mrs. R. H. Stone spent Tuesday
in Winston-Salem.
There will be box supper al
the Othello School Saturday night
October 80. Proceeds will be used
for school improvements.
Mrs. Margaret Woods her friends
will be pleased to know, is rapidly
improving from serious illness in
the Wilkes Hospital.
Mr.. David Sharpe, of Glendale
Springs and Atlanta, Ca, is recov-
ering from a severe attack of pneu-
monia.
Mr.. D. A. Bare and Thomas Cox
of Laurel Spring9, were in town
Monday.
Mrs. Mary Grant, chief clerk in
the office of County Agent c. J.
Rich went to the hospital in Abing-
ton, Va, for a minor operation
Tuesday. It is hoped that she will
return within the next few days.
Prof. VanHoy,, principal of the
Virginia-Carolina school, was in
town Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. Barr visited
Mrs. Margaret Woods in the Wilkes
hospital Sunday.
Miss Opal Burgess, of Charlotte
is spending several days with rela-
ives in the county.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Kilby visited
in Boone and West Jefferson over
the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Pitt McCar-
oil, of Asheville, who were married
in Radford, Va, on October 16 visit
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ed relatives here Sunday on their
return to Asheville. Mr.. McCar-
rolls mother, who accompanied
them from Radford, is spending
this week with Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
GRAPHICAL.
Mr.. Ben. H. Goss and daughter
Betsy, and Miss Charlotte Lineback,
of Elizabethton, Tenn, are house
guests this week of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
A. Price.
Mr.. Carl Francis, from Helton
spent Tuesday in town.
Mr.. and Mr.. Henry Whittier will
give a musical program at the
Warrensville school tomorrow night
at 7:30 o'clock.
Mr.. B. c. Bare, of Reed Point.
Montana, is now visiting her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. w. Ray
This is the first visit Mrs. Bare has
made in the East in Is years. She
will be the guest of her sister, Mrs
Constance Garvey, Friday and Sat
urday of this week, at her home in
West Jefferson.
Rev. w. T. Wilmington is in hopes
of getting the heating plant at the
West Jefferson Baptist church re-
paired in the near future so that ii
will give satisfactory service. Tues
day Mr.. Wilmington went to Char
lott and took the matter up with
leading and plumbing engineers
there.
Hon. P. T. McNeill was visitor
at the West Jefferson high school
Monday.
Mr.. Jesse A. Miller, of Laurel
Springs, was in town Monday and
said that he certainly was surprised
by the early snow which fell last
week end. Mr.. Miller is the popu-
lar clerk of the Roaring River
Primative Baptist Association.
Mr.. A. F. Mcmillan, of Nathan's
Creek, who was in the Jeffersons
Monday, said that everything was
smoothly in his section.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1937-10-28
MANY FAVOR SALE

A large majority of the farmers
in the county are in favor of having
"a consignment sale of purebred
Guernsey heifers held in the county
sometime during November, ac-
cording to initial returns from the
questionaires sent out last week.
Tuesday total of 80 reported
"yes' and only IL mo-. Others are
asked to send in their replies
promptly.
The Washington times., 1937-10-01

Robbins sporting her lavender
tinted lockS) was another who
chose to wear Sequins. Her Sc
verely cut black frock was
topped by a cape of the glitter.
ing things.
DR.. and Mrs. Joseph Horgan
(Edwina was CARRIED in a frock
of Indian print brocade traced
with gold), Ida Lee Startling
wife of the coloneD in a smart
black satin dinner gown; Capt.
Bill Saunders and MarcelluS
Hughes chatted gayly over
champagne.
That irrepreSsible dance, The
Big Apple" reigned supreme at
Heigh Ho. While the orchestra
cried out such phrases as
Truck, Suzie Que, and Charles
ton. Bettina Belmont. Lucy
Sharp, Manuel Trucco, jr., and
Rebecca Trucco did their best
to keep up.
Others noted at Heigh Ho
were the William North Sturte-
vantS-the Andrew Kelleys-
Mrs. Katharyn Fuqua and her
daughter Kitty
The Washington times., 1937-10-01

Following the rehearsal Mon
day night Comdr. and Mrs. j.
H. Carter will entertain the
wedding group.
Miss Cappy Rockwell will at
tend her sister as maid OF
honor. Bridesmaids will be Miss
Christine Gawne, Miss Lou
Menefee, Miss Mary Birch In
gram, daughter of Capt. and
Mrs. Jonas Ingram, of New
York; Miss Augusta Melvin and
Miss Mary Melvin, of Annapo-
lis; Miss Elizabeth Mitchell, OF
La Plata, Md; Miss Clare Will
mer, of Detroit. and Miss Bar
bara Phelps, of Chicago. Lit
tie Mary Ann Wilmer. of La
Plata, Md, will be the flower
girl.
Mr.. Warren T. Rockwell will
serve as best man for his
brother. The ushers will be
Lieut.. G. A. Togersson, Lieut.. J.
D. Fulp, Lieut.. C. B. Farwell.
Lieut.. ]. A. Butler, Lieut.. H. G.
Murray. Lieut.. Clepinger, Lieut..
r. R. Ingersoll and Ensign r.
B. Woodall.
The Washington times., 1937-10-01
Nine. Aranha
Plans to Sail

Boarding the S. S. Southern
Cross on Saturday, october 8,
Nine. Aranha wife of the Brazil
ian Ambassador, will sail for Rio
de Janeiro.
Accompanying Nine. Aranha
will be her youngest daughter
Dedei, and her son OsWaldo, jr.,
whom she will enter in school in
Rio. Mr.. EuclideS Ara hna,
brother Of the Ambassador, who
has been visiting here for about
five months, also will return
with Nine. Aranha.
Nine. Aranha will open her
house in Rio and is planning to
remain therr indefinitely.
The Washington times., 1937-10-01

them, because of his recent ana
great courtesy to her. Lucy.
who went UP to Bluemont, va,
for the party given by the Chill
can Ambassador to announce the
engagement of his daughter,
Graciela Trucco, to Senior 1llaneS
Benitez, discovered that her car
absolutely refused to move when
she got ready to come back to
Washington.
AS Lucy was the only guest
who was leaving early, she was
in a quandary. But not for long.
Another guest, who was not only
staying late, but was going to
remain overnight, promptly
offered to bring Lucy back to
Washington and. over her pro-
tests, did. Then he motored
back to Bluemont. And-Blue-
mont isn't so near-eVen for one
trip.
THE wedding of Frances
l. Sheehan to Doctor Bill
Cusack had one of the most
impressive and beautiful Of
wedding services. Though the
service was, in its content, just
as usual, the prelude to 1t was
one of real prose beauty and
was written and spoken by Mon
signor Fulton Sheen.
And be sure to look in this
column Saturday for a para
graph which will be surprise to
you've hope.
y X 4
Off to West Point
Miss Margaret Sampson,
daughter of Mrs. Odiorne Samp-
son, has gone to West Point,
N. Y, where she will spend the
weekend.
The Washington times., 1937-10-01
Rockwell Marr1eS
Lieutenant on October 5

"A Navy wedding, including
bevy of pretty bridesmaids and
handsome lieutenants, is sched-
uled for the near future. 1t is
the marriage of Miss Mary Eliza
beth Rockwell. daughter of Capt.
and Mrs. Frank Rockwell, and
Lieut.. Melvin w. Woods, to be
performed at st. Adams EpiSco-
pal Church on October S.
The Rev. Charles Warner,
assisted by the Rev. Francis
Warren, will officiate at the
nuptials at $50 in the evening.
Tomorrow evening Mrs. Ernest
Mecklin will entertain at a
dinner-dance at the Shoreham
for members of the wedding
party. Miss Christine Gawne,
daughter of Capt. and Mrs. ]. o.
Gawne, a popular couple in the
Navy set, entertained at a
shower for the bride-elect on
Sunday. Miss Mary Elizabeth
Mitchell entertained at a
cocktail party for the engaged
pair last week at her home in
La Plata, Md.
The Washington times., 1937-10-01
Pail Mall Room Is Meyry.
He1gh-H0 Does Big AbbZe

A Smattering of SocialiteS, lush
orchids for the ladies and a real
swing band from the Stork
Club combined to make the
opening of the Pail Mall room
positively hilarious. While out
on Connecticut Avenue Pete
Macias had thrown wide the
portals of Heigh Ho-newly re-
decorated in a chi-chi effect of
blues, pinkS and dubonnets.
The Cuban Ambassador-the
center of attention at large
round table-took many a twirl
around the Pail Mall floor with
Senorita Lutecia Quintanilia.
Nine. Perazic was probably the
most dramatically dressed lady
in the party. Her frock was a
creation of midnight blue tulle
with a wired peplum of simmer.
ing Sequins. standing out at the
hips.
Col. and Mrs. C. C. Schiller,
the latter gowned in deep bur-
gundy velvet, were chatting with
Mr.. and Mrs. Thad Brown and
Judge and Mrs. Ernest van
Fossen. Mrs. Warren Delano
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Couple Will
Wed Oct. 9

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis B. Ohm
stead announce the engagement
of their daughter, Helen Geneva,
to Mr.. Gilbert Burrill Singer,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G.
Singer, of Little Falls, N. Y.
The wedding will be held Octo-
Der 9 at 3 o'clock at the First
Congregational Church. The
ceremony will be performed By
the Rev. Howard Stone Ander-
son, pastor of the church.
Miss Elaine OlmStead will at
tend her sister as maid of honor
while Mr.. Irwin F.. Singer will
serve as best man for his
brother.
The couple will reside in New
Haven, Conn, where Mr.. Singer
is to become the public relations
secretary of the central Y. M.
c. A. of that city.
X X
Ambassador Moves
The German Ambassador and
Frau Dieckhoff moved yester-
day into the new Embassy on
Massachusetts Avenue.
The Washington times., 1937-10-01
Store
Hours:

M o n d a y Through
Friday:
7 A. M. to $3.50 p. M.
Saturday:
7 A. M. to / p. M.
The Washington times., 1937-10-01

GENERAL JOHN A. JOHN
VI STON, whom all of Wash
ington loves and a goodly por-
ton of older ones remember
with pleasure from away back
when on New Years Day he and
Mrs. Johnston would open the
hospitable doors of their house
for a really gala reception,
caused quite a commotion yes
terday.
The scene was in front of the
Red Cross headquarters on l
Street, the occasion, the twenty
first roll call of this organiza-
ton and General Johnston had
come there to do his bit. A "bit"
which he has been doing for
many, many years and with
warm interest.
Policemen were everywhere
to see to traffic, to clear the way
for guests, ETC., but when the
General stepped out of his car
and some of the older officers
recognized him Che was Commits
sioner of the District at one
time) traffic and everything was
forgotten while they all dashed
up to greet him. And-While
so much greeting might have
been confusing, it was a touch.
ing tribute to a former, we'll
loved chief.
HUGHES SPALDING, who
III halls from Atlanta, Georgia,
is now a Junior at Georgetown
University and possesses q de-
licious sense of humor, along
with other nice qualities, has
been taking a tremendous rib
bling, lately, all because he I'M
derestimated his distances in
this town. 1t happened one
night that a group of the Uni
versity boys decided to take a
Whirl at good old roller skating.
They did and everything was
going nicely until someone sug-
gested "just one last trek"
Spalding thought a second and
then suggested, himself, that
the crowd skate out to Be-
thesda."
None of the boys, including
Spalding, had the slightest idea
of how far away from the Uni
versity Bethesda might be. but
they rather liked the name. They
went! BY the time they got
back, what they looked like, you
can imagine and Spalding not
only felt as though his feet had
deserted the rest of him, but dis
covered later that he had worn
two huge blisters on the soles
Of said feet. Up till now, he has
been on the "limping list" and
seriously feeling rotten. But
his associates still insist on
knowing just when his real
skating Marathon" is to start.
7 UCY SHARP believes that a
~ certain young man in this
town should not be given one
orchid, but a whole bushel Of
The Washington times., 1937-10-01
Naieras Return

The Ambassador of Mexico
and Sonora de Castillo Najero
and their daughter, Erma, have
returned to the embassy after
three months in Mexico City.
\ X
Mrs. ]. r. Bell and Mrs. Nor
ris Cafritz are at the St. Regis
in New York.
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Secretary Hull and Wife Will Visit Canada
Ambassador Bulitt,
Daughter Arrive
In New York
BIZ Flora Macdonald

At long last the Secretary Of
State and Mrs. Cordell Hull
have trip to look forward to! And Mrs.
Hull really sounded enthusiastic as we talked
with her yesterday afternoon, for it has been
many, many months since they have been
able to get away together. Just recently she
spent weekend with her niece in Staunton,
and admits that even on so short trip she
dislikes being separated from "the Judge"
Their forthcoming Sojourn, according to
the Secretary's announcement yesterday, is
to be in the nature of return call on the
Governor General of Canada and the Prime
Minister, who made visits to Washington
earlier this year. 1t will mark the first time
that Secretary Hull has visited Canada.
Social Functions EnIiven Visit
During the visit of the Governor General
and Lady Tweedsmuir and the Prime Min
lister, Mr.. W. L. Matchmaking, numerous
social functions were planned in their honor.
Dinners were given for them at the White
House by the President and Mrs Roosevelt,
and the Canadian Minister and Lady Marler
entertained for their distinguished country
men.
A program is being made out for the func~
lions which will be given for the Secretary
and NrS HILL and aroonr +boro ;s n d;poor
at which Lord and Lady Tweedsmuir will be
hosts. Our own envoy, Mr.. Norman Armour,
undoubtedly will entertain one evening for
the visitors.
They plan to leave for Ottawa on October
20 and will stay there but two days, journey
ing on to Toronto, where the Secretary will
deliver an address at the University of To-
ronto on October %.
Last evening, Secretary and Mrs. Hull had
Mr.. Norman Davis dining informally with
them in their apartment at the Carlton.
One young lady, who can regale her school
chums with stories Of her travels, is Anne
Bullitt, daughter of the United States Ambas-
sador to France, William Bullitt Each Au-
tumn their names are listed among the pas
sengers arriving from European ports, and
yesterday aboard the Normandie they de-
barked in New York, preparatory to Annes
reentering the school she attends in Penn
sylvania.
Travel in France
When her father was our countrys repre-
sentative to the Union of Soviet Socialist Re-
publics Anne made at least one, if not more,
crossings alone. The inseparable companion
Of her father, she delights in spending each
of her vacations with him, and this past Sum-
mer they have made numerous interesting
trips to the French countryside.
Ambassador Bullitt is expected to come to
Washington tomorrow, and while here will
stay at the Anchorage. His visit will not be
long one, although it is possible he will re-
main in town until the Presidents return
from the West the middle of next week.
Another envoy returning from his post is
Julius G. Lay, who has been serving as our
Minister to Uruguay. Mr. Lay, who is retir-
ing from the diplomatic service, is accom-
panied by Mrs. Lay and they came from
Montevideo aboard the Southern Cross.
The Washington times., 1937-10-01

to live 90 early to remember another
State. Very feminine, from the tip Of her
ultra-smart hats, to the toe of her tiny
slippers, she loves beautiful things, ex-
quisite silken furs, particularly chinchilla,
soft lustrous materials. Yet she insists on
wearing exceedingly simple gowns, de-
pending on a jeweled buckle or clip for
ornamentation, and prefers street clothes
whose smartness lies wholly in their cut
and line and finely woven cloth. Mrs. Mil
The Washington times., 1937-10-01

Ter does not smoke, Just never took it up"
and she smiles and says because Of that she
never knows what to do with my hands"
She adores perfume and collects it as some
people do bouquets of flowers. The sun
in the day and the feel of fresh winds in
the evening are so much part of her life
that, no matter where she may be, she
slips away to Florida for each winter.
photo copyright, Jackie Martin, Wash
ington Times. All rights reserved.)
The Washington times., 1937-10-01

NO. 5-MRs. LELAND MILLER, wife Of
Major Miller, Army Air Corps. A bright
and merry person, with blue-gray eyes that
twinkle constantly beneath slender,
straight brows, wavy brown hair touched
with bit of gray, satin-smooth skin and
naturally pink cheeks, a nice nose and
happy mouth, she combines sparkle,
fresh radiance that is as stimulating as
champagne. Born in Illinois, she considers
California home, because she went there