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The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1938-02-11
Naciren1a FroIic
At Fifth St. YWCA
+ February 18th

DAYTON-The Nacirema is back.
February 18, 6 pm, at the Fifth
Street Branch YWCA. Remember
the frolic we had at former Naci-
rema delicious dinners served at
small tables while we viewed the
swell floor show performing under
the direction of Jewell Smith. We
will be doing this again February
18. Decorations will be superb, the
dinner fit for king. Wesley Mat
thews will be master Of ceremonies.
know you will want to enjoy this
evening at your own cozy table re-
served and decorated especially for
you. So, let us have your reserya-
tion early to ensure you good table.
Dinner will Be served from $50 to
8 pm. Call Fulton 1851 for reser-
vations.
The Nacirema is sponsored by the
Industrial Committee of the Fifth
Street Branch YWCA. Proceeds are
for the conference and convention
fund.
Miss Halle Douglas, chairman Of
committee; Miss Treva Goings, chair
man of Nacirema.
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DAYTON
CHURCHES
Corinthian Baptist

On February Is, there will be a
general rally at the Corinthian Bap-
tist Church, you are welcome to come
and help US and also worship with as
all loyal members and friends are
asked to please respond to the call.
The District Captains and their
assistants are:
District No. /, Claud Wideman,
Mrs. Francis Fitzpatrick.
District No. 2, Frank Waite and
Mrs. Nola Tuck.
District No. 8, Daniel Mitchell and
Mrs. Roberta Hendricks.
District No. A, Thomas Nicholson
and Mrs. Augusta Shaw.
Alexander Ward Of 628 Randolph
Street is in Miami Valley Hospital
recuperating from an operation.
Mrs. Edna Gray is still on the sick
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Have You Registered? !?

To the Editor Of the Forum:
Those who have read Lundberg's
ecret history Of the United States
for The past 30 years may feel that
ha current Of their political thought
- gee.. eha4 ged for life. It's simply
an encyclopedia Of untold facts that
were laid away until the main actors
passed away.
The book appeared in November
and the third edition is now for sale.
A damage suit is in the offing, but
Senator Norris says: "The book is
true
II in 80 years so families have &C
quived so per cent of our total
wealth, could we not reverse the Pc
litical and industrial machinery 80
years and again become normal?
To correct bad situation isn't
gotten at "open forums" or reading
books, but at the Ballot Box!
ARE you registered for the 1888
election?
Do we know what we need and
how to get it? The go families knew
what they wanted and got it.
r. M. KIRKENDALLs
Dayton, Ohio.
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BUSINESS
WOMEN
FORM CLUB
Health Project Will
BE Undertaken by
Xenia Organization

XENIA - Planned as it's initial
project. the Business and Profes-
sional Women's Club for colored
women in Xenia and Wilberforce,
will stage a Valentine party in East
High School Gymnasium Monday
evening, February ID, to raise funds
for health program during National
Negro Health Week.
The stfrolic', will feature the Will
berforce "Collegians, collegiate
orchestra. which was heard on the
radio and appeared on the stage and
in bathrooms last summer. The or
chestra has played at the Brown
Hotel. Louisville, KY; the East
Market Gardens, Akron; the Tria-
non, Cleveland, and other places.
A gala floor show will be staged
by Yenia and Wilberforee talent.
Invitations to the affair will be sent
out Monday and guests are expected
from Wilmington, Dayton, Spring
field, Washington CHI. and nearby
cities.
The club was organized in Decem--
Der and its membership includes wo--
men engaged in active business, who
are assisting in promoting a civic
program in the community. Officers
are Mrs. M. F. Valentine, president;
Mrs. Julia Thomas, vice president; !;
Mrs. Malcoma DePriest, secretary ;
Miss Maude Mitchell, assistant secre-
tary; Miss Tessie Paisley, treasurer.
The committee in charge of ar
rangements for the dance is COM
posed of DR.. Margaret Harden, Mrs.
MaIcoma DePriest, Mrs. Bernice
Hughes, Mrs. Orville Watkins, Miss
Helen Barnes, Miss Nina Carroll and
Mrs. Cudellis Harris. Phillip Buggs
will be in charge of decorations, as
sisted by Miss Gwynne Raymond
and Miss Pettiford.
The club plans to promote public
health program as one of its first
projects with the following com
mittee In charge; Miss Louise Algee,
county health nurse, chairman; DR..
Margaret Harden, Xenia; DR.. Lucy
Oxley, assistant resident physician
at Wilberforce University; Mrs. Ber-
nice Hughes, representing faculty
members of East High School: Miss
Lula Boswell, Wilberforce nurse
Miss Maude Nickens and Mrs. Gu
dellis Harris.
Further details Of the Valentine
party may be obtained from Mrs
Orville Watkins, Of the Watkins
Beauty Salon, or from members OF
the dance or health program COM
mittees.
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Waynan AME Church

The pastor, officers and members
Of Wayman wish to remind you Of
their annual Homecoming Day,
February goth.
Those who will, we are asking to
bring baskets and spend the day. If
you are not able to bring basket
you may be able to help someone
else fiji basket. If not, come any
how. There will be services all day,
morning, afternoon and evening.
Come, meet old friends and mem
bers and help US to make this day
to be remembered, and to look for
ward TO each year.
Stewardess Board No. i, is giving
Valentine Tea, Sunday, February
13, at the residence Of Mrs. Mary
Robinson, 53 Gordon Avenue. All
are invited.
Sunday, February 13, the presid--
ing elder, the Rev. f. Fl. Mason will
hold his regular quarterly meeting
service at 10.45 am. at which time
he will deliver the sermon and ad-
minister the Holy Sacrament.
The Rally Committee serves break
fast in the dining room of the church
ebery Sunday morning from to
IL am, for the small sum of Is
cents.
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WHEREFORE
GETS $4,000 OF
W P A FUNDS
Will Improve
Buildings, Grounds,
And Utilities

xENIA--Yenia city and Wilber-
force University shared in the allo-
cation Of federal funds totaling
s111,457, made Tuesday by the
Works Progress Administration, ac--
cording to telegram received from
Congressman Arthur w. Aleshire Of
the Seventh district.
The WPA earmarked $79,743 for
d blanket project to rehabilitate
buildings, utilities and grounds on
the Wilberforce University campus,
and also allocated $31,7f4 to inn
prove streets throughout Xenia by
draining, grading, constructing curbs
and cutters and surfacing work. No
taxes or assessments will be levied
to cover the amount of federal funds
expended on the xenia project, WPA
officials advised
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AME Bishops Council
To Montgomery
BY THOMAS J. BROWN
(for ANP)

MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Among
the important questions to be settled
at the mid-winter session of the
A.M.E. Bishops Council which will
convene here February 24-25, will
be the selection of the seat Of the
1910 quadrennial conference and the
consideration of resembling the 1886
legislation at New York whereby
only 5 lay and ministerial dele
gates from each Of the 96 confer
ences are provided.
The three day confab will be pre-
sided over by Senior Bishop ]. S.
Flipper OF Atlanta. Reports will be
rendered by Bishops e. ]. Howard of
West Africa and Bishop r, R. Wright
Of South Africa, both Of whom are
en- route to America, All of the
Bishops of the church, general Off
GERS, college presidents together with
ministerial and lay members are ex-
pected to attend,
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NEW DEAL.
Continued from page oneo

trality policy, starting with repeal
of the present law; three amend
ments TO the reciprocal trade policy,
modification Of the social security
Jaws, and an enlightened labor
policy.
New Deal Tottering
The speaker asserted that "the
American people are rapidly getting
ed up on Franklin ID. Roosevelt and
II his works. The New Deal is
offering, and its administration is
without d lifehelt on a sea Of broken
promises and ill-advised economic
nonsensities.
aThe administration, he continu-
4, us faced with an empty treasury
md d bitter snlit in The ranks of its
own party. The Roosevelt depression
If i937-3s is the payoff fof five
ears of stumbling and cropping and
Interference. 1t is the price the
ountry must pay for falling asleep
md allowing an unconstitutional adj
ministration to adopt theoretical, So
rialistic and un American practices. =
Among honored guests at the
dinner were Robert Taft, Cincinnati,
md Judge Arthur Day, Cleveland,
andidate for nomination to the
United States Senate; Clarence j.
Brown, candidate for nomination to
Congress from the seventh district;
Judges Roscoe Hornbeck and Frank
w Geiger, and three candidates for
the sfase supreme court; William
Hart, Alliance; Clinton Boyd, Mid
dletown, and Edward Turner, Co
lumbus.
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Fifth Street YMCA
(Continued from paKe one


guidance and help he has been
great factor IN seeing that many
boys were helped TO go to college
and be placed in responsible posi-
tions. With the great aid of his as
sistant chairman, George Reed, man
ager Of the Supreme Liberty Life In
surance Co., there is no doubt Of
the great success of this worth
while endeayor
The main event for the first day
of the three-day celebration which
begins at 4.3O pm. February 18th,
is the address Of DR.. John w. Davis,
president Of West Virginia State
College. DR.. Davis received his Alb.
from Morehouse College in 1911,
Atlanta, Ga; studied at Chicago in
l911-l3; DR. Lit, from State Col
cge, 0rangeburgh, Sc; taught al
Morehouse, 19ll-14; Registrar at
Morehouse 19I1-lI, president OF
w. Va; executive secretary Of 18th
Street YMCA at Washington, Dc,
fgi7-i9 Because Of the experience
and popularity Of DR.. Davis as an
orator his address is greatly antiei-
pated by large group Of admirers.
Sunday morning at $50, a break
fast for dofmitory men will be held.
At a pm. a musical by the Zion choir
under the direction of Charles Hig-
pines will be held in the lobby prior
to the speech of Dir. Davis. Lucia
Thomas will be guest soloist at the
Sunday musicale.
Monday the program Is under the
physical and Boys department. They
will present a program beginning a
1880 pm, with the WPA orchestrs
under the direction Of Mr.. Peffey
playing music for the Lobby Musi-
colo Also a program late in ths
evening will be departmental exhi-
bitions an music by Mrs. Drew Wal
ton, Charles Darnell, pianist and tht
Elks' band.
Tuesday, the last day Of the cele-
bration will be the annual meeting
and recognition dinner with George
Wheeler as master Of ceremonies
Guest speaker for the dinner will be
Atty. B. A Green, mayor of Mound
Bayou, Miss. Mayor Green was
born IN Mound Bayou, Miss, eldest
child, brother Of J.. A. Green, execu-
tive secretary Of the Fifth Street
Branch, i graduate Of Fisk univer-
sity, ABB 1909; Howavd, LIB,
1913; mayor Of Mound Bayou since
1924.
Five hundred guests are expected
be present at the recognition din
ner. Because Of Mayor Green being
the first Negro mayor in the United
| States it is attracting great attention.
extensive travelling and research in
| because Of his great experience and
| His speeches are greatly acclaimed
governmental and racial problems.
All expecting to attend the din
ner must make reservations by A
nm. Monday, February ID
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CABIN KIDS
VISITORS HERE

DAYTON The Cabin Kids, fam
Gus radio, screen and stage enter
tainers, were in the city recently on
their way farther north to fill a
theatre engagement.
This quintet Of youngsters is des-
tined for place in the entertain
ment world. They are being ex-
pertly trained in this particular line
by their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Hall. Asheville, NC. is the home
of these people but they maintain
offices in New Jersey for business
reasons.
While in the city they chose Macs
Sandwich Shop as the place to par
take Of food. If the Cabin. Kids
eat here why not you?
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TO HOLD NATIONAL BEAUTY
CULTURE WEEK APRIL 1916
Cosmetic Manufacturers and Beauty
SPECIALISTS to Join LIN the Celebration

CHICAGO tANPJ--i ne WsSh ~
April 10 to April IG is to be ceie-
brated as Beauty Culture week
all over the country, according to
an announcement made here FRIDAY
bv Mrs. Marjorie Stewart Joyner,
president Of the Natiopal Beauty
Culturists League. Every interest III
the great business Of improving the
appearance Of men and women, the
cosmetic manufacturers, the beauty
shop owners and operators Will JON
in one gigantic movement 70 give the
public a better view of the Ideals
will govern the profession, the
magnitude Of our work. the employ
ment it furnishes and the advantages
which may be gained through more
affective support, Mrs. Joyner SAID.
Hair Dressing and Beauty Cui-
tnre have become the nations fifth
industry. according to government
statistics" said Mrs. Joyner. "and
the amount Of employment when
they give and the money which these
professions put into circulation IN
our group is well nigh incalcuable.
eWomen like Nine. G.. j. Walker,
Mrs. Annie Malone, Nine. Sara
Spencer Washington, Nine. Fstclle
and countless others, who have pi-
oneered in this profession AMI
blazed the trail to substantial busl-
nesses, have made new day pos
sible for many young men ana Wo-
men. With the memory Of the work
of these great women before rs, we
tho members Of the National Beauty
Culturists League are setting ASIDE
April is, Immediately after National
Negro Health Week, and tncfeaftes
to be- observed annually, as Natlonaf
Beauty Culture Week.
..AIl people interested IN The pro
gress of the race arc asked 70 CO.
operate with hairdrcssers, cosmetol--
ogists and hair and skin preparation
manufacturers that we may pay tri--
butte to those persons who have given
SO much to our group.
I'VE are asking the aid Of the
churches, social and fraternal or
ganizations and Negro business men
and women Of every type, as we'll as
Of the public, and hope that they
make purchase during that week
which will accelerate business and
put funds into circulation IN their
respective communities.
programs will he held in churches
all over the country. A short but
impressive program with q guest
speaker Of prominence presented At
these meetings and the Importance
and value Of beauty culture as well
as its Importance to personal appear
ance, personal hygiene, mental
health and happiness will be stressed.
1T is hoped that daing that
week each beauty shop will set aside
one day for "open house to dem
onstrate the finer points Of the
profession, serve refreshments, pre-
sent models with the latest modes.
We hope that through this week we
will be able to impress upon our
members and beauty culturists gen.
orally the value Of maintaining the
highest standards and developing
the profession into one Of the most
important and respected within the
group
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wage . battle for the nomination
this year. AS an att rney he is sec
ond to none and veiy po.,ular in re
liglous, civic and ponticai affairs Of
the city.
Cecil Crnm, is very much interest
ed in the coming election and is as
sisting IN securing petitions for Mr..
O'ConnelI.
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she leaped from the third-floor sur
gical ward Of the hospital
Henry Hooper, superintendent of
The hospital, said Miss Cummings
was awaiting medical examination
following 4 minor operation. Shack
"a to bed iii the ward, she obtain
cd small pen-knife, cut the shack
les, then leapcd from the window.
Death was due to head, chest, and
internal injuries, hospital attaches
said
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YWCA NEWS

DAYTONThe Business and Pro-
fessional Girls Club will meet in
special meeting, Monday, February
IA, at 7:30 pm. Matters of great
Importance are to be taken care of.
All members are requested to be
present.
The Industrial Committee will
meet Thursday, February IL at 400
pm, to make plans for the Nacirema
frolic.
The Senior Girl Reserves will OBJ
serve Race Relations Sunday, with
Mrs George Woods as the principal
speaker, at pm, Sunday February
Is. Tea vii follow the discussion.
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Special To
The + Forsarra

CINCINATT-According to re-
cent announcement the primary cleo
ton in the Second Congressional
District will be hot. The incumbent,
Herbert Bigelow, who defeated Mr..
Hess, a Republican, will be opposed
by Attorney James E. O'Connel,
former assistant City Prosecutor, and
DIR. Louis P. Cook.
Mr.. O'Connel was second in the
primary in 1886, and is planning to
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list, but feeling better.
You are welcome 30 come be with
us in our Sunday School which opens
at 9:15 each Sunday morning.
The Rev w. G. Thomas, pastor;
S. Chance, reporter.
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CINCINNATI -Lelora Cummings,
33 years old, 1140 Foraker Avenue,
died yesterday at General Hospital
of injuries received SUNDAY when
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Someone will go to college
II you, you, and you buy
A ticket to the Avonnes
Frolic, Feb. Ia at Roosevelt
At 500 pm. 25 cents
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N O 7 IL, Z.

The public is advised not to
pay any money due The Forum
to E. L. (Preach) Reynolds;
nor shorId any business intend
ed for The Forum be given to
him.
The attention OF our patrons
in Xenia, Wilmington, Middle
town. Hamilton, Troy, Piqua
and Sprine6eId are especially
called to This STA. event.
THE MANAGEMENT
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Don't miss the fun
Just be on the run for the
Avonne Sweetheart frolic
Feb. IA, Roosevelt, 8 pm.
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Bosses Won't
Hire People with
HaIitOsis gRaa1H naO
People who get and hold jobs
keep their breath agreeable

With the best to choose from these days, en1-
pjoyers favor the person who is most attrac-
tive. In business life as in the social world.
halitoss Unpleasant breath) is considered the
worst Of faults
Unfortunately everybody suffers from this
offensive condition at some time or other
many more regularly than they think. Fermen.
taton of food particles skipped by the tooth
brush is the cause Of most cases. Decaying
teeth and poor digestion also cause odors.
The quick. pleasant way to improve your
breath is 10 use I.isterine, the quick deodorant,
every morning and every night.
Listerina halts fermentation, a major cause
OF odors, ara overcomes the odors themselves.
Your breath becomes sweet and agreeable. It
will not offend others.
II you value your job and your friends, use
Isterne, the safe antiseptic, regularly. LAM
bert Pharmacai Company, st. Louis, Mo.
Evening star., 1938-01-27
Clearance! Odd Housewares

F1e,inMvsnory M cesIanee Of artces damased U delyery
at fraction Of their original worth Limited
in some instances. Read the list below.
Ironing Boards Dishes yegetable Trays
Pots and Pans Heaters FIreplace Screens
Waste Baskets Card Tables Mixnr Bowls
Vegetable Bins Dish Kitchen Stools
Aluminium Ware Pantry Radiator Shields
Enamel Ware Gard Chairs Flower Pots
Step-on Cans Glass Ware
Silver Chests Bath Hampers
Filth Floor The Hecht Coz
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NEGLIGEES

4-6.05. 6.95 and 1898 NeEligees. in CD
cludtng rayon satins - %
500 Neslisees. Three Silk Bed O.
Jackets and one Quilted Robe 81
(Third Floor, Neglisee Department.
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/ orchid 1
/ tSxh Floor. The Hecht CO.. |
CURTAINS, UPHOLSTERY
1oo-Ssc ksyon Celansse Tanes. 40 inches wide. AOr
1ao-.i R.yen Celan..e r.nss.. 90 inches wide, 0So
7o-.x Inpsrted Tailored Net Curtains with eysl.t q
1ssse Tailored Curtains: Mexican ..I.r.a %.
csi:s'n: S ao' s:':l as.r.1 SS
ss5o Tapestry wan Panel. .--------SSS ----------
1o-se Satin T.bl. se.rfs with corded .ds.,--1Oo
A-ese to 1.ss Satin Table ss.rfs with s.ra.4 To-
sese Satin rab. se.rfs with corded %.
srs.s ' Or blue ' a. s'.' 30 inches vd'' 3d. 20c
n,:s's .. s:h an: > e::s
'Ss ;'oot o'z 4s. H,:h en- Dr.
BROADLOOM RUGS
Ras: Ct es 1u ass: ana ana
1-s24o Brown s112 Texture Breadleem Russ % IN
1-*l1e Green s1ls Plain Br..dieen 1ss "a eo
1-s,s.6o 101ls Texture Broa1Io.n n 10 "a
l. 1868 ls1ie.. Plain Bro.aleon - SS
l. I1s.s5 Walnut lo1lse Plain Broaai..m 11s Is
s-slse 1915 re1ture-vea7 Bre.die.n teI01
sss s Brown inns 1.''...-''.'' s'''dl''n $l24
sss '.-,' ''.'''e..'''e n''.a'''n $l24
i.s% s.:: H." -n. cree. ,*.,o Texture Broad SlO4
1-slss Seal sr.~n 1sz15 r,ain Bre.1i.o. COO
tire Seal Brown 1s16 Texture Br.sdi.,n @ 1SS
sHs -----------..---- SlO3
~ '.@. 'le.''"'' n.4'o le,'''' nf''e'''n 1880
loom sus ".' lz.'o l'.n Broad 1915
loon K?. ..a ':.' 1e1'''. ''.'- 1'''' 1O3.5O
loom sa." .'a'el .e' '*.''' Plain Bread 1915
E"s -.~De 'oh'' l'''n 'r'ael''" 1868
sresaloem % Rus. green ana ''n '1l' Texture S93
Rss: sea- Brown '1's Texture br''dle'. $3.50
ka. sen brown ''les 't~s Texture s''.dl'on $83
sss ".1u' .o.'s ram 'f'.dl''n 1888
~. no "-"u' e'''e. '.n'"."n RAN sr'.al''n .65
KS "sne' .'.lls l" texture s''.al''n 68.4O
ass Dul.Dne, ,"1'"'"n '.ioo nan n'o.al''n 1910
*' ''A '.'" texture n'''''''" h''-- S78
1-Isias riu. s1ls Plain Br..ai..n o. az
II 1880 Cherry Red s11l.s Plain Breadieon 60 az
Rug e..' o'@.n ""' .-.ee 1'.''.' sr'.1l''. $3.50
sSl l--,-- brown .1io ran sr'.al'o" 62.25
Rus re.en '.lx --lNn.-" l1.'n sr'.dl''m 69.95
as: 10 Chestnut Brown '1's Plain '''.d'''" 69.95
$40 ss1 venetian HEM. '''s Plain sf'.d'''m 69.95
i..m s'sie'd Fns Gree" '11s 1'.'''' Broad 69.45
1-ses F1s Cedar Rust s1is n.'H 6'''dl''" $685.
(sxth The Hecht CO..
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SPORTSWEAR

OhlSWEAh
74-1.85 to S.95 Blouses. Rayon crepes.
metallics and zephyr sweaters ----58c
b7-1.19 High neck sweat shirts 900
6O-1 95 BRIGHT new short sleeved sweaters
and shadow checked skirts &l
75-2.95 to S.95 Flannel Jackets. angora
and cuna sweaters and rayon crepe
biouses -1.50
1871 Calots in . variety Of shades -1Oc
15-1O.95 to 1898 2-piece an wool ski
suits in navy and brown -------3.88
34-S.85 to 5.85 Ski pants --------2.8b
3O-5.05 to 7.95 Twin sweater SETS .05
(Third Floor. Women's sportswear.
The Hecht co..
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GAS RANGE Clearance

At this ridcuously low clearance price We can't
mention tie manufacturers names Floor samples,
for the most part. and sold as is Both single and
double sizes.
(Fourth Floor The Hecht Coz