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Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05
AMATEUR BOUTS HERE
WERE WELL RECEIVED
Crowd of Nearly 800 Witnessed Affair
Last Friday Night

A crowd of nearly 500 fight fans
witnessed the first amateur boxing
bouts of the winter season here last
Friday night. The bouts were held
in the Milford Community Building
and were sponsored by the Nom
Commissioned Officers Club, Battery
+, l9Sth Coast Artillery. Delaware
National Guard, and co-promoted by
Second Lieutenant William Z. Hol-
Tiger and Sergeant Clement ]. Nevins.
In the first preliminary Charlie
Hagaman, Milford, won a decision
over Floyd Jones. of Milford.
In the second preliminary Kid
Motifs of State College, Dover, knock
ed out Leon kid" Ross. the pride
OF Milfords Harlem in. the second
round.
The third preliminary, Duck"
Whaley. Milford, VS.. Bobbie Carpen-
ter, Frederica, resulted in a draw.
From the response to the judges de-
cision given by the crowd, the re-
suit was anything but popular.
In the fourth preliminary Skip"
Gillespie, Milford, gained the judges
decision over Tony Riley, game
little scrapper from CCC Camp 1926.
Both boys were tired when the final
gong sounded.
In the fifth preliminary kid"
White from CCC Camp 1898, George
town, won the decision from Charles
Witt of Milford. Although outweigh
ed nearly 20 pounds Witt gave his
heavier antagonist plenty of excit-
ing moments.
In the sixth preliminary Vic Piz-
.aia, pride of CCC Camp 1925 was
ko'd in the first round by Battling"
Walt Davis. Milford, protege of
Harry Davis.
In the main preliminary the highly
.outed X. o. Herb Jump, Milford, was
Knocked 'out in the third round by
Norman Whaley also of Milford. This
light was rather tame affair.
In the semi-windup" Jiggs" Green
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Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05
GOVERNOR URGES
BUILDING HALT,
BUDGET PAIRING
Recommends Diversion Of
Gas Revenue, Revision
OF School Costs.
FUNDS DISCUSSED
Opposes Tax Increase;
A SKIS Job Insurance,
Workers Not To Pay.
FUNDS DISCUSSED

A two-year construction morator-
ium on roads and buildings, ban on
increased appropriations to any
agency, diversion of some gasoline
taxes, revision of school expendi-
lures, and general economy were
recommendations given the General
Assembly last Thursday by Governor
Richard C. McMullen.
Pointing to a threatened $4,000. 900
deficit at the end of the next fiscal
biennium, the Governor told a joint
session he is opposed to more tax
alton and to issuing bonds for op-
Grafton and maintenance of the
government.
Urges Job Insurance
His special message on finances
also included a recommendation
that the Legislature enact an un-
employment insurance law in which
labor would not be required to con-
tribute.
Levying new taxes as well as in
creasing present ones would meet
the Governors opposition, he said
in a plea for general revision down.
ward of budgetary estimates. Issu-
ing bonds for operation and mainte-
nance he branded as unsound In
principle.
The Governor recommended to
the Senators and Representatives:
"(a) That you give serious study
to the question of whether the rec
ommendation as set out in the bud
get for the operation and mainte-
nance of the schools during the next
biennium may not be decreased
without seriously impairing the effi-
cient operation of the schools
"(b) Likewise, that you give seri-
ous study to the question of whe-
ther the recommendations ass set out
in the budget for the operattop and
maintenance Of all other State de-
partments and agencies during the
next biennium may not be decreased
without seriously impairing their
efficient operation.
"(c) That a sufficient portion OF
the gasoline tax be diverted before
the same is deposited to the credit
Of the highway fund and that the
money thereby derived be paid into
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Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05

Conscientious submission to medi-
cal advice, continued cooperation be-
tween the patient and the physician,
and earnest study on the part OF the
later, are prime requisites of the
fight against syphilis, according to
DR.. John M. Stokes of the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania, in an article
entitled Combating Early Syphilis"
appearing in the March issue of the
Readers Digest. A foreword to the
article by DR.. Thomas Parran, sur
geon-general U. S. Public Health
Service, introduces DIR. Stokes as
lone of the leading syphilologists in
the United States, and for many
Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05
C0NSTABLES NAMED
IN KENT COUNTY

The Kent County Levy Court
with all three members present
and President Behen in the
chair, chose their constables in
its session yesterday. A list
of those chosen follows:
First District-Lee r. Coch-
ran; Third district, George f.
Eicholtz and Charles W. Gra-
ham; Fourth district, Edward
Klebe; Fifth district. Walter S.
Cubbage; Seventh district,
John Z. Cook; Ninth district,
William s. Smith: Tenth dis
trict, Harry f. Vinyard.
The Court also reported an
inspection of the Jail, the in
terror of which has recently
been painted and the recon-
mendation that a few prisoners
at a time, for a few hours a
day, weather permitting, be
given the privilege of the out
door recreation yard under the
watchful eye of an armed
guard.
Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05

The law requiring automobile
trucks and busses to place flares on
the highway at night when at a
standstill was declared unconstitu-
tional in the opinion given in Su-
perior Court by Chief Justice Dan
iel j. Layton and Judge Richard s.
Rodney.
Judge W. W. Harrington. who also
sat in the case which brought up
the question of the constitutionality
OF the law, filed a dissenting opin-
ion.
The law required the driver of a
truck or bus stopping his vehicle
on the highway for more than
three minutes during the time from
one-half hour after sunset until one
half hour before sunrise to place a
lighted torch or a red lantern not
more than $50 feet nor less than 100
feet from the rear of the vehicle. Bus
stops to take on or discharge pas
sengers were excepted.
Other Vehicles Not Included
The majority decision was based
on the fact that the law applies
only to trucks and busses and not 20
Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05
Syphilis Must Be Combated
When 1t Is First Contracted

years a consultant of the U. S. Pub
lie Health Service"
Syphilis, he states, through its
ability to affect the heart, brain,
nervous system, and the mechanism
of sight and locomotion. ranks high
if not actually first among the causes
of death" Though pitiless killer,
it can be controlled by modern meth
ods, and "if physician and patient
wisely perform their respective func-
tions cure is almost inevitable"
In quick recognition of the first
symptom, which is usually an sun
obtrusive. often painless, moist spot
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Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05
REPORT OF MILF0RD'S
FINANCES APPEARS
IN PAPER THIS WEEK

A complete report of the
statement of condition as of
December 81, 1886, City of Mil
ford appears in this weeks
issue of the Milford Chronicle.
The statement was prepared
and audited by George II.
Kingsley & Company, Certified
Public Accountants, of Will
mington, Delaware. The report
is divided into three sections.
namely the Financial, Capital,
and Consolidated Statement of
Cash Receipts and Disburse-
ments, January 1, 1896 to De-
cember 81, 1886. The report
is one OF the most complete
ever prepared for the city. All
taxpayers are urged to the
reading of the same.
Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05

Each school in Sussex county will
have awards for its best spoilers.
A handsome, unbreakable, pyralin
pencil will be presented to each
school champion. This pencil can
write $500 words without refilling.
Beautiful certificates will be pre-
sented the best speller in the 9th.
7th and Sth grades In each school In
Sussex county. So. child does not
necessarily have to get up into the
semi-finals to be awarded for spell
ing merit In the big spelling bee.
Zero hour along the Delaware
Spelling Bee front is set for 1880
Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05
HOME DEMONSTRATORS
MEET In SUSSEX COUNTY
Plans Made For Spring Meeting On
March 30

Fifteen Home Demonstration Clubs
sent representatives to the Spring
Executive Board meeting of the Sus-
sex Home Demonstration Council.
The county president, Mrs. Charles
L. Grove of the Shawnee Club, pre-
sided, while Mrs. George Derrickson
of the Lindale Club. county secre-
tary, assisted.
Plans were made for the spring
meeting of all Home Demonstration
Clubs on Tuesday, March 30. This
annual meeting, which formerly met
in the fall, has been changed to
spring due to plans for State Home
Demonstration Day in Kent county
to be held In the fall.
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Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05
DIR. west HEADS
RELIGIOUS BODY
MillsbOro Man Elected
President OF Sussex Re
ligi0us Council.
96 SCHOOLS IN GROUP

I a - -.
The SUSSEX County conner OF re
ligious Education is branch of the
Observation-Disclosures Council of Re-
ligious Education under the auspices
of Baltimore Federation of Churches.
Baltimore Council of Religious Edu-
cation, and Baltimore Cooperative
Council of Christian Education. The
Sussex County Council held its an
nual dinner and election of officers
for this year on Thursday night of
last week in the Jones Memorial
Hall at Georgetown. Dinner was SER
we'd by the ladies of Wesley NJ. +.
Church. The meeting was opened by
the retiring president, Senator
Elisha A. Steele of st. Georges
Church. Dagsboro charge. At the
conclusion of the business meeting,
the following were elected to the re-
spective offices:
President. DR.. Preston +. West, su-
perintendent OF Grace NJ. r. Church
School. Millsboro; vice president, Miss
Maggie Wilson. Georgetown; secretary
Miss Lila Carey. Georgetown: treasurer.
r. f. Nichols. Delmar; superintendent
of adult division. J. III. Atwell. Seaford;
superintendent of young peoples divis-
ion. Clarence F. wilkins: assistant.
Raymond West. both of Millsboro: SUI
perintendent of children's division. Mrs
Jacob Minor. Georgetown; superintend-
ent of leadership training division. Rev.
H. C. Burhins. Laurel; superintendent
vacation Bible school. Mrs. Peter Wha-
ley. Selbyville. Executive committee.
composed of former presidents. consists
of w. u. Stephens. f. +. Williams. both
Of Delmar. and Senator Elisha Steele
Dagsboro.
The Hundred Secretaries are:
Baltimore-Miss Lula Quillen. Mill
vile; Broad Creek-Miss Pauline Jones.
Bethel; Broadkiln-Miss Bertha Jones.
Milton; Cedar Creek-C. \. Timmons.
Glendale: Dagsboro-Mrs. Estella Nit
ehell: Millsboro: GumboroMMaILer Gumbos;;s. nnd
Minor. Georgetown; Indian River. Lew
es and Rehoboth-Miss Margaret L.
Wilson. Lewes; Little Creek. E. TIN
ley. Delmar: Nanticoke-Miss Mary j.
Smith. Bridgeville; North West Fork
T. s. Simth. Bridgeville: Seaford-Miss
in the above IS hundreds. 81
ha evalready reported to the county |
DIR. West. the newly-elected !
president, formed a personal advisory
cs binet consisting OF eX-Presldeht |
Elisha A. Steele. Dagsboro; youth SUI
c. E. Wilkins. Millsboro;
former president. L. +. wilkins, Del
mar: treasurer. r. E. Nichols. Relmar:: /
Lila Carey. Georgetown, ana
director, Pauline Albertsoh.
Baltimore, Md.
The neyt Youth Conference will be
held in Millsboro Grace NJ. e. Church
under the leadership of c. f. wilkins.
md Raymond West. Dr. West will an
nounce later the date for this confer
anCe.
Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05
N. /. CONFERENCE
MEETS MARCH 81
District Superintendents
State They Expect Few
Changes This Year.
AT SAILS u r Y

-. 20
= Sfgasiy more man 30 PASTORS
changes among the 200 or more
charges are expectedfat the 69th an
nual Conference sessions at Asbury
Church, Salisbury. Md. March 81 to
April 3, Inclusive. Last year there
were rs changes.
This was revealed last Friday by
the three district superintendents,
the Rev. DIR. Walter =. Gunby. of the
Wilmington District. the Rev. Z. C.
Hallman, of the Dover District. and
the Rev. DIR. j. j. Bunting OF the
Salisbury District.
DIR. Gunby said he expected less
than IL pastoral changes in the Will
mington District. Mr.. Hallman said
he did not look for more than Is
shifts. while DIR. Bunting said he
counted on less than twenty.
DR.. Gunby said that he did not ex-
pect more than two or three pas
toral changes in Wilmington and
perhaps only halfdozen or so else
where in the district, composed Of
81 charges. He also said several
successful revivals had been con-
Quoted during the year.
The district superintendents said
that because of the large percentages
OF changes during the past two years.
this year may be considered an off
year" or a conference year when
few changes will be necessary. Care
in the selection of ministers for the
various changes at the last confer
enee, plus financial and membership
during the present
year, rejecting the end of the busi-
ness depression. are also considered
DR.. Gunby said he believed he
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Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05
LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
WINS HIGH HONOR
Print By ii. G. Tropea Hung In
Rochester Athenaeum

A Photographic print entitled
Characteristic Study. the work of
Horace G. Tropea. 204 South Walnut
Street. Milford, has been selected for
hanging in the fourth annual exhi-
bition of professional photography
sponsored by the Department of Pho
tographic Technology of Rochester
Athenaeum and Mechanics Institute,
Rochester. N. Y.
Mr.. Tropea's entry is among 80
selected from 347 entries by very
critical judges. and the selection of
Mr.. Tropeas print is considered
high honor.
The exhibition which includes
portrait, illustrative. advertising. col
or and scientific work, is restricted
to professional photographers.
Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05
Sussex Schools To Have Awdrds
For Their Champion Spoilers

o'clock the evening of March IL. At
this time, the first big local county
matches will get under way in New
Castle, Kent and Sussex.
Milford Chronicle is receiving nu-
merous inquiries about the ap-
preaching battle of words. One of the
most frequent questions from chill
dren and parents alike, has to do
with the rules of the plan. Milford
Chronicle therefore. is publishing
today the following rules which will
not only govern the county and
State match. but will also be appli-
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Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05
DITCH WATER SAVES
DWELLING NEAR HERE
Clarence Savage's Barn Partly De-
stroyed BY Flames

Ditch water on the farm of Clar-
epce Savage in Milford Neck saved
his dwelling from destruction by fire.
Fire of undetermined origin start
ed last Saturday night In the fodder
stacks back of the barn. A high
wind carried the flames to the barn
which was soon blazing fiercely. The
Carlisle FIRE Company of Milford
and the Volunteer Fire Company of
Frederick, upon arrival, found the
flames menacing the home. They
however found the ditch on the farm
filled with water from recent rains
and soon had streams of water play
ing on the fire. The flames were soon
extinguished.
Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05
NON-COM OFFICERS
HERE ORGANIZE CLUB
WIN Sponsor Business And Social
Functions For Members Benefit

On Monday. March LIST the Nom
commissioned officers of Battery F,
19Sth Coast Artillery. Milford. held
their regular Monday evening meet
ing and organized as a club to spon-
sor business and social functions for
the benefit and entertainment OF the
members. At that time the COM
mittee in charge of business func-
tions gave a report on the amateur
boxing matches which were held
last Friday night. Feb. 26. for the
benefit of the battery. Considering
that these matches were the first to
be sponsored by this organization
they were a huge success. 1t was
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Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05
AUXILIARY CLEARED
$3.50 ON CARD PARTY
Affair Was A Decided Success; All
Who Aided Are Thanked By Ladies

The card party sponsored by the
Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Hospital
was a decided success both socially
and financially. Over 400 persons
attended, and it was quite evident
all enjoyed the affair to the utmost.
The Auxiliary wishes to thank every
one who contributed in any way to
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Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05
WEEKLY WEATHER
REPORT FOR MILFORD
From Wednesday, February "a, To
Tuesday, March 2, Inclusive

Charles ]. Holzmueller, the local
weather recorder, reports the fol-
lowing weather conditions for Mil
ford, from Wednesday, February "a,
to Tuesday, March 2, inclusive:
Milford chronicle., 1937-03-05

Total Rainfall ......... .18
Total rain for February. .3.07 inches
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-08-19
Oak Lake

Esther Anderson of Duluth, spent
the weekend at her home.
Raymond Hoffman and M. Void
spent the weekend at the Hoffman
home.
Several from this community at
tended a wedding reception for Mr..
and Mrs. Alfred Gunderson, Jr., Sat-
urday evening. A bounteous lunch
was served to all the guests.
Elsa Anderson and Alfred Gunder-
son were united in marriage Satur-
day evening by Rev. Elmer j. John
son at the home of the bride in Du-
quette. Pearl Gunderson, sister of
the groom, and Truman Anderson,
brother of the bride, were the at
PENDANTS. Mrs. Elmer J. Johnson sang
90 Promise Me-" accompanied on the
piano by Mrs. Victor Johnson
Friends wish Mr.. and Mrs Gunderson
an extended life of happiness.
DR.. and Mrs. j. Ekblad, Mrs. L.
Wheeler, Mrs. Ryan and Ethel Lar
son, all of Duluth, were Sunday sup
per guests at the August Larson
home.
Victor Swenson of South Shore, S.
D., and his nephew, Ellard Youngberg,
of Sank Rapids, are spending a few
days visiting friends here.
The Oak Lake Lutheran Aid will
meet Friday, August 81, at the Au-
gust Larson home.
George Deiters visited at the Irving
Anderson home Sunday afternoon.
Several families are camping at
the John Miller and Adolph Ander-
son resort on Oak lake at this writing.
A large crowd attended services
Sunday at the Presbyterian church
at Kerrick conducted by sons and
daughters of missionaries from for
eign fields. These young people were
from Central America, South America
and Palestine. They told of condi-
tons of natives in Bolivia, Venezuela
and Palestine. Costumes were worn
and articles displayed that had been
made by the natives.
Arne and Jennie Anderson and
Mrs. Alvin Anderson spent two days
at Camp Seigel last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Swenson and
their children and families had a
picnic dinner at the John Miller home
Sunday.
Carl r. Anderson went to Mime
apolis Monday to spend few days.
Mrs. John Melancon Of Duquette,
passed away Sunday at Duluth.
Friends extend sympathy to the be-
reaved family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Koecher Wis
tied at the Fred Swatek home Sunday.
Charles Swatek of Pennington, and
Rudolph were also home visiting their
father.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-08-19
NickersOn

Mrs. Clarence Brands and a girl
friend of Minneapolis, came Monday
for a visit with her mother, Mrs. S.
Wiggin.
Miss Margie Wiggin visited Mrs.
Edw. Beaudry Wednesday afternoon
of last week.
Mrs. Edw. Beaudry helped Mrs. w.
F. Becker Tuesday of last week.
Helen Pappas spent Sunday night
with her cousins, the Wiggin girls.
Warner Wahlquist called on Mrs.
S. Wiggin Tuesday evening.
Roger Wiggin and Barney Everson
went to Minneapolis Sunday.
Mrs. Elma Erickson visited Mrs.
Edw. Beaudry Monday afternoon.
Mrs. H. E. Peterson will entertain
the Friendly Neighbor club Wednes-
day, Aug. 25.
Rev. Johnson took Mrs Soper, Mrs.
Leroy Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Gust
Bohlin to the Oak Lake church for
early services Sunday morning.
Mrs. Henry Nyquist visited her
mother, Mrs. Erickson, Sunday eve
ming.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-08-19
Kerrick

Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra George and son
of Moorland, Iowa, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Bert l.. Clark of Shakopee, spent a
day in town recently visiting old
friends. They all still have longing
for the old place.
Arnold Fuhrmann is awaiting plans
for his creamery addition to his cheese
factory. He expects to start build
ing early in September and by fall
will be in shape to handle both
milk and butter.
Herman Carlson of Moose Lake, is
doing some much needed plumbing
work at the Schoolhouse. He is also
doing the work in this line on the
is. A. Halverson home. The electrical
work has been let to Clyde Davidson
of Moose Lake.
Mrs. John Melancon of Duquette,
passed away at hospital in West Du-
luth Sunday morning. Funeral serv-
ices were held at Duquette Wednesday
from the Catholic church. Burial
was made in the Duquette st. Francis
cemetery. The sympathy of the COM
munity is expressed for the husband
and children.
Cy Halverson returned recently
from a weekend visit in Minneapolis
and brought with him his father, Hal
yer Halverson, a. brother, Marvin
Halverson, two nephews and niece,
brothers and sisters of Edwin Lynch.
They will visit a while before return
ing to Yankton, S. D.
Donovan j. Hogan flew his plane to
Minneapolis Tuesday to be gone for
the week.
According to reports a good show
is scheduled for Saturday night Good
crowds are still turning out for the
shows.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-08-19
Duquette

Ragnar Edin, accompanied by Rich
ard Anderson, returned last Thurs
day from Duluth. He had visited at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Olaf An
derson since Sunday.
Mrs Lester Brown and sons left
Saturday for their home in Chicago.
They had spent the past month with
her mother, Mrs. Anna c. Johnson,
and other relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Narcotic went
to Superior Friday to consult a doc
tor.
Mrs. Gust Peterson was a Sandstone
visitor Saturday, between trains.
Mr. and Mrs. Juno Johnson of Su-
perior, returned Saturday from trip
to Pontiac, Mich. They visited at the
Wagner home and took their boys,
who had been staying there, home
Saturday.
Mrs. Kenneth Walters of ST. Paul,
arrived last Thursday for a few days
visit with friends and relatives. She
returned Sunday with Mr.. Walters
who drove here for her Saturday.
Edwin Johnson and nephew,
"Stubby," who has been visiting here,
went to Superior Tuesday to attend
the Tri-State fair
Friends are sorry to hear of the
death of Mrs John Melancon. The
family has the sincere sympathy of
the community.
Mrs. Mabel Burkhardt of Seattle,
Wash, was a guest at the Ellick
Torell home Wednesday of last week.
She is niece of Mr.. Torell, whom
she had not seen for over 40 years.
Mrs. Bertha Engwald of Seattle,
Wash, is the guest of her sister-in-
law, Mrs. A. c. Johnson, at this writ
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Barquist and
family of Proctor, spent Sunday at
the Hedberg home.
Mildred Hedberg and Kenneth and
Raymond Norell left Tuesday for the
Twin Cities for a visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. M. King and baby
have moved into the Pilrain house
for the rest of the summer. He is
working at the CCC camp building in
Nickerson.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1937-08-19
LUTHERAN CHURCH NOTES
John 0. Johanson, pastor.
Zion Lutheran MOOSa Iaka

Services in the English language
Sunday, August %, at $50 o'clock in
the forenoon. Vocal solos by Mary
Olgreen.
Food sale sponsored by the Ladies'
Aid at the Moose Lake Pharmacy
Saturday afternoon, August 81, at 2:3O
o'clock
Meeting of Women's Missionary
Society Friday afternoon, August 20,
at 2 o'clock at the church.
st. Olaf Lutheran, Little Moose.
Ladies' Aid meeting at the Paul
Cooler home Thursday evening, Au-
gust 10, at 8 o'clock. Community serv-
ing. Also special meeting of Ladies'
Aid society at the Lawrence Olgreen
home Tuesday evening, August "a.
NOrdland Lutheran, Denham.
Ladies' Aid meeting at the Alfred
Johnson home near Kettle River Sat-
urday afternoon, August 81, at 2
o'clock.
Services in the Norwegian language
on Sunday, August %, at II o'clock in
the forenoon.