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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-11-18
HOW:
WORKMAN WHO IS RIGHT OR
[,EFT-HANDED HOLDS TOOL

LEFT-HANDED HOLDS TOOL
The manner in which a person
grasps the handle Of his inn
plements does not always indi-
cate whether he is right-handed
or left-handed, asserts writer in
the indianapolis News. A left
handed person is one who has a
decided preference for the left
hand instead of for the right.
Right-handed persons normally
place the right hand in the DOM
inant and directing position on
the handles Of all tools and i'm
plements.
The relative position of the
hands differs with different tools
and with the same tool used for
different purposes. Moreover,
there are various degrees OF left
handedness and right-handed-
ness, some persons being right
handed in certain respects and
left-handed in others. When
person shovels right-handed ne
places his right hand nearest the
free end Of the handle and
swings the loaded shovel to his
left. The right hand guides the
shovel and gives it a turn at the
proper time to discharge the con-
tents, while the left hand, which
is permitted to play more or less
UP and down the central part OF
the handle, lifts the load and sup
elements the other hand. Thus
the left hand often performs the
hardest labor in the form OF lift
ing, supporting or propelling, but
the right hand does the brain
work.
When a person shovels left
handed the relative position OF
the hands and the direction OF the
swing are reversed. In general
way it may be said that the right
handed person normally works
with the left side of his body near
est the work being done.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-11-18
why Germany Has Sunday Election

why Oermany mas SUNDAY EIectlOn
According to Article % of the con-
stitution of the German republic, all
national elections must be held on
Sundays or on public holidays. This
provision was promoted by consid-
erations of convenience and indus
trial economy. It enables the larg-
est number of voters to take part
in the elections and causes the least
interruption of business. The prac-
tice is not new. National elections
in Germany were held on Sundays
and public holidays under the inn
perial regime, according to the Ger
man embassy at Washington.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-11-18

Why Lions Heads Grace Fountains
The ancient Egyptians used
lions head for their fountains be-
cause the Nile overf1ows every year
Greeks and Romans in turn adopted
the same idea, which gradually be-
came standardized throughout the
world.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-11-18
why IL Is Secretary Bird

From a fancied resemblance of its
erectile crest to the pen behind the
ear Of a clerk, the secretary bird
received its name. It is a large
cranelike bird, closely allied to the
vultures, and stands about four feet
high, with blush gray plumage.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-11-18

Englishmen form close friend
ships. Express your affection for an
American and you'd make him
swallow big tobacco
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-11-18

There is logged determination in
Washington to provide medical care
and disqualification in national pro-
gram and make such services avail
able at cost Of about ten dollars
a year for each person.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-11-18

"This is good thing for the coun-
try" usually menas: This is a good
thing for me-"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-11-18

Dangerous driver: One who takes
it for granted that the driver in
front won't do any thing foolish.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-11-18
WHAT Do THE RAILROADS
REALLY WANT?
J. E. Jones

]. e. Jones
Washington, d. c., November Is,
The railroad association appealed
to all the powers of Government,
including the President, to force a
cut of Is per cent in wages at the
time that the Administration was
bending it's energies in support of an
entirely contradictory measurable
labor standards act, the purpose of
which is to raise wages.
OF course the railroads lost, and
despite their protestations, there is
good reason to question the SINGER
ity of their wage-cut plan. No one
really expected a railroad strike at
any time.
The railroad association was talk
ed down on great loans to the lines
but with smile, according to the
daily press. The gestures of despair
following the report of the Presi-
dents committee did not have any
appearance of being genuine. Every
one is interested in the welfare of
the railroads, because they are so
important a part of the country,
itself.
If the railroad attitude was not so
vague the efforts to save them might
stand more chances to succeed.
American Labor Leaders In Mexico
The economic and social condi-
lions of Mexican labor are being
studied by the American Federation
of Labor Matthew Woll, Vice-Presi-
dent of the Federation, was quoted
in the Mexico City Excelsior, of
October 81, as saying that he was
in Mexico "as a friend and observ-
er." The results of his investigation,
he told the newspaper, would be
given out from the national head
.ngton.
The reporters wanted Mr.. VOLTS
opinions about those strange doc
trines of communism and socialism
that are dominating labor-unionism
beyond the Rio Grande. eff l believ-
ed in either of those doctrines / GER
tainly would not be Vice-president
of the American Federation of La
bor," was Mr. VOLTS answer.
Farm Control
The AAA is under fire and I'M
less Secretary Wallace does some
thing spectacular about this suffer
ing child of his, Congress will try
to put it out of commission. Farm
sentiment divides throughout the
country about this subject.
Princess Alice Goes To Town
Mrs. Alice Longwerth, widow of
the ex-speaker and daughter of the
ex-president is no longer a shrink
ing violet. Her mansion in Washing
up public-speaking for pay.
|
| Old-Age Pensions
Many minds have many notions
about old-age pensions, but there is
no doubt but what Senators and
Congressman who will serve the next
two years will see to it that "some
Sort of a law-liberial at that's
passed, Because public opinion
crowds hard in that direction.
Radio Scare
The Mars radio broadcast marre6
the peace of mind of lot of radio
listeners, who ignored the statement:
on the broadcast that it was ''just
another program. Right now radio
communications administration il
Washington is concerned about any
more great radio scares, and a SCI
Of fresh regulations will prevent any
repetition of such thoroughly orig
inal programs, and compel the spon
sors to make it plain that their in
terest is in soft drinks, tin cans
paper pails-or what have they?
Health Insurance
| There is logged determination il
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-11-18

More worry is caused by the
money people have than by the
money they haven't,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-11-18

Extremist: One who believes more
or less than you do.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-11-18

Note on hospitality: If she in
yites you and sets a definite date,
she means it; If she asks you to call
sometime, . she is just being polite.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-11-18

Artistic is often a synonym for
useless and expensive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-11-18

The chiropodist believes in tight
others.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-11-18
Old-Age Pensions

Many minds have many notions
about old-age pensions, but there is
no doubt but what Senators and
Congressman who will serve the next
two years will see to it that some
sort" of a law-liberial at that's
passed, Because public opinion
crowds hard in that direction.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1938-11-18
Princess Alice Goes To Town

Mrs. Alice Longwerth, widow of
the ex-speaker and daughter of the
ex-president is no longer shrink
ing violet. Her mansion in Washing
ton is UP for sale, and she has taken
up public-speaking for pay.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Spanish Veterans
Honor Past
Commanders

Travelling a combined distance of
620 miles to reach Ell Centre, Ia
past commanders of the Imperial
Valley camp of the Spanish War
Veterans met Friday at the Veter-
ans Memorial hall.
Franklin C. Cole of Los Angeles
was presented a beautiful book of
poems entitled Desert Murmurs"
for having travelled the greatest
distance.
The ladies auxiliary served de-
licious dinner prior to the Past
Commanders meeting. The tables
were attractively decorated and a
short poem entitled Smoke Trees
Blooming, written by the Camp
Adjutant, was used as place cards.
Past commanders present were:
w. j. Stanley, Boulder Park, Judge
Franklin j. Cole of Los Angeles,
Otto Berlinger of Brawley, Mike
Siebert of Alpine, j. M. Grafton
of Ell Centro, Samuel P. Rowe of
Westmorland, James j. Schultz of
Hemet, Charles M. JenSon Of BraW-
ley, Edison j. Smith of HoltVille,
Walter D. Carey of Ell Centro, Hen
ry Mcdaniel of Ell Centro, George
H. Knight of Imperial, Madison G..
Hill of Ell Centre and Lorenzo
Adams of Seeley.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Easter Parade To
Be Held At
Kenyon Plunge

sunday afternoon, the Annual
Easter Parade. a spring showing of
beach costumes, will be held at 3
pm. at the Kenyon plunge on North
Eighth street
The newest Jantzen and Catalina
bathing suits will be shown as well
as complete beach ensembles.
New Hawaiian play suits. Puck
erctte suits, and beach and sport
shoes will be featured.
Those taking part will be Elrose
Marquar, Rita Fabares. Betty Lem
ons. Emogene Blackard, Rosemary
Rice Alice. Harrison. Nancy Nc
Caslin. Margaret Miner, Charlenc
Malone, Virginia Shoup. Peggy
Havekorst. June Swarthout, Aliton
Marsh, Mary Annette Rentz, Anita
Vinfrido, Helen Vinfrido, Verna Mae
Palmer, all of Ell Centro;
Martha Jane Preble of Imperial
Virginia Williams of Holtville, and
Barbara PlemonS of Calipatria.
Four boys will show the latest in
swim suits for boys. They are Paul
McNeece, Hudson Mitchell Woody
NeWkirk, and Neil Morris.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Miss Myrtle HoWeH,
San Diego Visitor
Honored At Party

Mr.. Della Bailey entertained re-
Gently at her home in Imperial for
her sister. Mrs. Violet Swearingen,
and Miss Myrtle Howell.
Mrs Swearingen is visiting from
san Diego and Miss Howell was
honoree of a surprise birthday party.
Fiye-hun1red was played during
the afternoon with the first prize
going to Miss Barbara Lake of San
Diego. Consolation prize went to
w. J. Van Doran.
A beautiful three tered birthday
cake, decorated in the Easter motif
served as the centerpiece of the
lefrshment table. Miss Howell GU.
the cake and she was honored at a
handkerchief shower
Present were Mrs. SWearingen
Miss Lake, Mrs. r. A. Strange of
FL Centric, Miss Howell. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. j. Van Doran, Mrs. Renda
Van Doran, and Mrs. Bailey.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
BANDIT KNOWS
WAY AROUND

KANSAS CITY. Mo, April l6.
CUP)-A bandit who approached
desk clerks at a residential hotel,
assured them that there was no
reason for any of them to get hurt.
because the money that he sought
was insured.
He ordered Albert Miller, %, n
bell boy to give him the mC0cy in a
cash drawer. Miller produced $40,
the bandit ordered him to get the
rest of it, Miller hcsitatcd and the
gunman pushed him aside, reached
in a second drawer ana found 1891
more.
81 used to work here" nc said.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Christian Endeavor Will Hold
Convention in BrawIey

perial Community church hfmIi"a
an illustrated message TO TIE Efuup
in the afternoon.
DR.. George W Thomas # tnr
Ell Centre Presbyterian church Uiii
be postmaster at the salurdaT
night banquet to be held a. ESQ
pm. After the banquet. Howard
L. Brown. state general secretary
of the Christian Endcavor VIII
speak on "A Light Through Good
Works.
ON Sunday. Rev {. W. Sehearrr
OF the Imperial Methodist church.
will relate his experiences As a mis-
sionarv IL India Rev Sehesrcf
lived in India for - wears
Dr. william H. Wicket state
vice pre- lent CT the Christian Eu-
dcavcr. will be the Sunday nigui
speaker and his subject viii be =
Light GlorilYing God.
Assisting with the convention viii
be Roland Taylor of El Centre. s0ng
leader Mrs. James Hall OF San Ber-
nardino, pianist: James Hall. county
president CT San Bernardino coun-
ty Miss Ethel Maupin. county pres
ident of Imperial county. Miss Ethel
Peace of San Bernardino. regional
vice president.
Special guests will be the Misses
Louis Kennedy. Isabel Millar. who
was a county officer in Imperial
county in 1887 Teresa Ross. San
Diego county C. f. president and
Elaine Casters. all of San Diego.
and Mrs. William Wicket
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
LAW SEEKS
EVIDENCE
OF MURDER

Continued from Page One)
one empty chamber, one exploded
! shell and four shells in the pistol
when found by Ware.
/ While Ware was discussing Kill
doWs death with John Murray, in
ternational representative of the
Carpenters union, Follendore ap-
peared at the sheriff's office to re-
port the loss of his gun.
In the meantime, several cap
sules containing a powder we're
sent to a coast laboratory for anal
ysis. One capsule was in a bottle
on the running board of the car
and approximately a dozen of them
we're scattered over the sand sew
Cral feet from the car. One half
of the metal cover on the bottle
containing the captule was painted
red.
The suicide theory was strength
Cncd by FollendoreS report of a
conversation he had with Kildow
the night before he disappeared
Follcndorc said KildoW told him
he was hard up" and for the sake
VI ITO ltiLlAiy "uo
ping his union activities and get
ting other employment. He said
Mrs. KildoW, who lived in San
Diego with the KildoW children,
wanted him to drop the union work
but he, Koldow, did not want to
throw the union down"
KildOW was seen alive for the
last time April 7. He left his office
in the Labor Temple on Main
street, FL Centre, at pm, his
secretary, Miss Marcel Payne, said.
She carried full pint of whiSkey
for him as they walked to his car.
AT 430 pm. the same afternoon.
Jack Elliott of Plaster City saw
the car parked on the desert as
he Travelled the narrow gauge rail-
way some distance away He had
no occasion to travel the road again
until Friday. He noticed the same
car parked in the same place and
went to investigate. He discovered
the body and telephoned Ware.
Ware found an empty pint whiS-
ky bottle ON the car seat beside
the body. A razor, a pencil, and
some burned matches also were
in the coupe. Small suitcaSeS con-
tanning union records and buttons
were in the car
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Ell Centrans Weds
In Glendale

Miss Florence Tidlund became
the bride of Gordon Wallace of Ell
Centre in a beautifully appointed
ceremony on April at the Wee
Kirk O. the Heather chapel, Glen
dale, with Rev AP. c.. Anderson
officiating.
The bride was lovely in her
princess gown with white slipper
satin gown and fingcrtip veil. She
carried orchids ana lilies of the
valley.
Wallace is the son Of Mrs. Edna
Wall of Santa Monica. and the
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Larson Tidlund of
Los Angeles.
Mrs. Wallace attended school in
Stockholm, Sweden and the Uni
verSity of California and the groom
was graduated from Pasadena jul
nior college.
The couple will make their home
in Ell Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
B. Y. P.U. Holds Annual HAY
Ride and Party Friday

drawn wagon full of hay.
They rode to New river and built
large camp fire for a weiner
roast Hot dog sandwiches and
other refreshments were served.
During the party the group sat
around the camp fire and sang.
The hay ride, which is an an
nual affair. was in charge OF Wv
ian Harper who was assisted by
Tonic Sue McChristy, president of
the B.YP.U.
A trio composed OF Rosemary l.
Blanc, and Marilyn and Laura May
Newell of InglcWood. sang many
selections during the evening.
Miss lie Blanc is a former resi-
dent Of Ell Ccntro and is now at
1 tending school IN IngleWood.
Ben Hall of the University OF
Southern California was also o
/ guest.
Patrons and patronesses were
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Moody, advisors
OF the BY.P.U., Mr.. and Mrs. w.
S. Taylor and Rev. Harold E. Doty
and Mrs. Doty.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Hospital Staff
Doctors Meet

BRAWLEY. Aprit rs. - Proposing
"A program for National Hospital
Day and agreeing TO hold meetings
once a month. staff doctors of the
Brawley Community hoSpitals held
a dinner mcctipsgIhUusday night
at the Brawlcy hospital.
Dr.. J. L. Parker presented a COM
munication from the National Red
Cross which suggested the sending
of a nurse from each community
TO a six weeks training course spon-
sorcd by the Red Cross. Following
the training course, which will take
place in Los Angeles. the nurse
would give Red Cross instruction to
school children in her community.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
1000 Children
Flock to
Easter Hunt
CContinued from Page

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Bunny and the $40 merchandise
award offered by M. o. King COM
pany. Tickled with the chance to
get an Easter outfit of clothes,
Lewis was just as proud of his new
pet.
Gosh, I'm lucky!" he said. II
l had a dog I'd give him away to
make room for Benjamin. But l
haven't got any dog"
Equally happy was little Minnie
Maloof, 9, 4645 Vine street. who
caught Benjamin Junior and won
$55 merchandise award from
Kings store.
A dozen fluffy white rabbits were
released after the egg hunt, with
the older children orming one large
circle, and the younger children,
and under forming another cir
Gle, with the rabbits inside When
members of the Junior Police open
cd the rabbit crates and gave the
signal. it was every child for him
self in one mad scramble. Home
ward bound, the children clutched
rabbits and eggs in equal affection
Just before the hunt started, the
Rev. Harold f. Doty OF the First
Baptist church gave a short ser
monctte, explaining the true sig
nificance of Easter
Twenty Junior policemen, as well
as regular officers from the FL
Ccntro force, were on hand to
direct the children Fircmcn. also
we're present to lend their aid.
The ball park. through the cour-
tesy of Park Commissioner Paul
Eyer and the city council, was in
top condition for the hunt.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Society Society OF Interest to Women ss; csu.shs.
Churches
Schools
Social Calendar

SATURDAY
Rural Rec. Council. 8. Veterans
hall. Imperial.
Eagles dance. 3. $50 Broadway.
SUNDAY
Easter Sunrise Service. FL Centre
Park.
Dent minatianal Easter services.
Alianga IiispanO- Americana, :.
I'll 80. fth.
MONDAY
Masonic lunch~Cn. 1915. Barbara
Worth.
Ch. AV P.E.O. /. GO Olive.
History Scction. .. 10000 club.
&c. Council TT. A.. 2. WcStmor-
land grammar school.
7 and AM. No. 3Si. 7:30. Masonic
Temple.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
WOAPE GROUP

Plans for a mothers and daugh-
tcrS tea and the Grand council fire
were discussed at the WOape Camp
Fire Girls meeting at the home of
Mrs. Akin.
A report was made on the dough-
nut sale and it was learned that
the group sold 80 boxes of dough-
nuts. Gloria Maddox was the high
seller, having sold 25 boxes.
Present were Grace Thompson
Gloria Maddox, Naomi Wisdom
Jean Maitland Mary Alice Trey
Grace Maggie. Marietta Starkey
Mrs. j, E. McKahan, guardian, and
Mrs. M. w. Mcmahon, assistant
guardian.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
NAVY BUILDING
PLANS RUSHED

WASHINGTON, April lG GUP)-
President Roosevelt's $l,l56,O00 900
Naval Expansion bill authorizing
construction Of three super battle
ships, was ready today for senate
action.
Senate leaders plan to begin de-
bate on it next Tuesday 1t is the
last major bill ON the scnatc's cal
eHdar
Chairman David ]. Walsh. d.
Mass, reported that there was
no apparent opposition" I'm the
senate naval affairs committee to
increasing the fleet fly 46 fighting
ships, 26 auXiliarics, and $50 air
planes. Senate changed which
added $35 100000 net to the cost
OF the original program.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Negro Suffers
Hurt i'm ScuffIe

BTAWLEY. April 16 - Quarrel
ling with Minnie Goodman, Ne
greSs. Rozcl Pickford, Negro living
at 1857 l street. Brawlcy seriously
glashed his right forearm when he
accidently smashed out a front
window of a car as he scufflcd
with David Lawrence, another Ne
erc. who entered the argument ON
Brawley eastside at o'clock Fri
day morning
Police said that Pickford lost a
large quantity of blood from the
cut which sliced a muscle in his
arm
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
OKICIYAPI GROUP

Ruth Riddle. assistant guardian
of the Okiciyapi Blue Birds, enter
tanned the girls at an Easter egg
hunt at her home following theil
business meeting Wednesday.
Judy Justman found the most
eggs and won a special prize.
After a series Of games, refresh
ments were served.
Present were Mrs Guy Weakley
guardian of the group, Judy just
man, Betty Flo Slade, Lorna Jean
Hickman, Sharon McNeece, Geral-
dine Starr. Mary Fran Hafner, Pat
ty Williams, Mary Lou Peacock
Barbara Dell Wright, and Barbara
Small.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Thomas
Hon0red at House Warming

a group with refreshments aui
gifts
Bridge and rummy were PLAYED
during the evening Harry Thomas
WCn first prize al bridge and Wesley
Lewis, was the winner at rummv
Tho party closed with the serving
OF a delicious dessert and other
refreshments.
Present were Mr. and Mrs Wesley
Lewis, MI and Mr.. Ed Sehlrnd@r
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Thomas. Mr..
and Mrs. Al Nelson MI and Mrs.
Garlani Young. all OF ri Centre.
and Mrs. A. T Henry OF Los An
geleS.
Mrs Henry is Mrs. Joseph Thorn
as neither. who is visiting in FL
Centre
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Country Club To
Hold Luncheon

Members of the Barbara Worth
country club auxiliary will hold
their monthly luncheon bridge party
at 1890 pm. Saturday, April % at
the club. ..'.
The Holtville members will be in
charge and they are catering pri-
marily to parties.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
AL Cap0ne Back
In Prison Cell

WASHINGTON. April 16. CUP)--
Al tScarfaCe) CapOnc, who was re-
Gently placol in the Alcatraz peni-
tcntiary hospital for mental treat
ment, has been returned to his regu-
lar cell 1t was learned at the
department of justice today. Capone
was stricken ON Feb. 5. and i days
later the department of justice re
VealCi that he was suffering from
intermittent mental disturbances.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
ALAMO VERDE
FARM CENTER
MEETS THURS.

The Alamo-Vcrd9 farm center will
meet Thursday evening at 7:30 pm.
at the Velie school,
William A. Wilson, industrial ac-
cident commissioner of the state
CT California, will speak on indus
trial compensation.
Joe Harris of the irrigation dis
trict will tell of accident preven-
ton in using electricity.
Hugh Keating. head of the Red
Cross organization, will speak on
First Aid. He would like to or
eanize First Aid groups in the COM
muniticS.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
OKIHI GROUP

Results of the Camp Fire dough-
nut sale were discussed at the Oki-
hi Camp Fire girls meeting
Tuesday in the Wilson school music
house
Plans were made to have a steak
fry at the next meeting to be held
at the home of the groups guar
.jian. Mrs. Palmer Barrett. The
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Mt. Signal Home
Department
Will Meet

Members Of the Mt Signal home
department will meet at 1920 am.
Wednesday at the home Of Mr5.
d. E. Green near Seeley.
To reach Mrs. Green's home &C
1ia miles west of Seeley on High
way 80, turn north at the first road
after crossing New River, then go
IL miles
In the afternoon. Miss Florence
Glenn, home demonstration agent
will discuss children's clothing and
adults slips. Patterns will be avail
able
Imperial Valley press., 1938-04-17
Three Babies Born
In Ell Centro

Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Skies, of
the D. c. Ranch, Ell Centre, are
the parents of a son born at $50
pm. Thursday. April IA at the Fl
Centre hospital.
The baby was named Dexter Lee.
He weighed eight pounds six
ounces.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Cecil Courtney, Of 746 Brighton
avenue at 10:45 pm. Friday. She
weighed eight pounds ten ounces
and has been named Sandra Jean.
A baby boy was born To Mr.. and
Mrs. w. F.. Humphries 542 Olive
avenue, at 1890 pm. Saturday.