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Evening star., 1939-05-12
American University
Park Citizens Fight
Small Houses
Association to Press
For 40-Foot Frontage
On Lots for Homes

Aroused at the proposed erection
of houses with narrow frontage in
at least three localities in their COM
munity, the members of American
University Park Citizens Association
last night moved to request the
Zoning Commission to withhold per-
mits to the builders until hearing
is held at which the association, to-
gether with the, Northwest Council
and other aSsocia tions with a similar
problem, can present their opposi-
ton.
Passage of the resolution was pre-
ceded by the disclosure that, in one
instance, three 20-foot lots in the
community had been run together
into two 30-foot lots, upon each Of
which a house is to be built. Elliot
M. Clark introduced q resolution,
favored by the association, request
ing a zoning law which would pro-
hibit the erection Of houses with less
than 40foot frontage in localities
zoned class A restricted.
Vincent B. Smith introduced the
resolution asking for withholding of
permits to projects on the 1900 block
of Massachusetts, avenue, Forty
eighth street between Brandywine
and Chesapeake streets, and at
Western avenue and Brandywine
NV.
Ask Fire Department Funds.
Tho association approved a reso-
luton by z. o. Law asking restora-
ton of a $4,000 cut made by the
House in Fire Department appropri-
ations in the 1910 District bill. Any
measure which might impair the
efficiency of the District fire fighting
force was opposed.
The association approved Mr..
Clark's motion calling for an elected
city council in the event that any
plan for reorganization of District
government is passed at this session
of Congress. Support was also given
to Mr.. Smiths motion indorsing bills
in Congress which would give the
District appointees to West Point
and Annapolis in proportion to its
population.
Other resolutions passed included
a request for mail boxes to be To-
Gated at Forty-eighth and Chesa-
peake streets NV. and Forty ninth
and Albemarle streets. donation
and resolution of commendation to
Boy Scout Troop 666 and pledge
to drive safely during school vaca-
ton, introduced by Samuel Jacobs.
Press for School.
The association, at the instance
of J. E. Maxwell, authorized the pho
tostating of petitions signed by citi-
zens requesting community grade
school and the mailing of post cards
to citizens voting in the States urg-
ing them to bring pressure on Con-
gress to secure the school. Mr..
Smith stated that the only available
site for the school seemed to be at
Massachusetts avenue and Forty
eighth street NV.
Jett Wayland, chairman of the
Garden and Parks Committee, an
nounced that two visits would be
made during the summer to the
property of association members and
prizes awarded to those who were
judged to have the best gardens. Mr..
Jacobs was renamed chairman to ar
range for the associations Fourth
of July outing.
The association adjourned for the
summer.
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Radio Correspondents
Orqunize Association

Washington news correspondents
of broadcasting stations and net
works have organized the Radio
Correspondents Association and
elected Fulton Lewis, jr, commen-
tator for the Mutual Broadcasting
System, its first president. Mr..
Lewis led the fight to obtain priv
ileges for radio newsgatherers equal
to those accorded newspapermen at
the White House and in Congress
and various Government depart
mentS.
Albert l.. Warner, former WASH
ington correspondent for the New
York Herald Tribune, and now a
commentator for the Columbia
Broadcasting System, was named
vice president, and William Nc
Andrew, new editor for stations
WRC and WMAL, was chosen secre-
tary. The more than Is radio re-
porters and commentators attending
the organization meeting elected
Frederick Morrison, congressional
correspondent for Transradio Press,
treasurer.
Headquarters Of the organization
have been established In the Ma
tional Press Building.
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Forum on Education
To Be Held at Howard

Jerome Davis, president Of the
American Federation Of Teachers,
will be the principal speaker in a
forum discussion of the stake of
education in a democracy with spe-
cial reference to minorities tomor-
row at pm. at Howard University.
Other speakers will include Car
oline Ware of American University
and Prof. Percy Roberts Of Cath
olic University.
The meeting is sponsored by the
Howard University Teachers Un-
ion and is open to the public 1t
will be held in room 116 of Douglass
Hall.
Evening star., 1939-05-12
Picnic Supper to Help
Spanish Refugees

In furtherance Of Its campaign
to raise 100000 for Spanish
refugee relief, the Washington
Friends Of Spanish Democracy will
sponsor a picnic supper tomorrow
night at Green Acres School, near
Silver Spring, Md. Receipts are to
be used for purchase of food for q
portion Of the 10000 children in
% Of the refugee camps in France
The Paris Office of the Spanish
refugee relief campaign, bought ap-
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proximately 1000 900 pounds Of food
for the caIlp children last week, ac-
cording to officers Of the local re-
lief unit. Secretary Of the Interior
Ickes is chairman for the national
campaign, the sponsors Of which
include Mrs. James Roosevelt,
mother Of the President.
Evening star., 1939-05-12
Graduates Banquet

Graduates Of St. Patrick's Acad-
emy will be entertained by the
Alumnae Association at a banquet
June 7 at Hotel 2400.
Miss Pauline Grant is chairman
of arrangements. Miss Mary Ellen
Arendes is president of the alumnae.
Evening star., 1939-05-12
TowIine Reaches Mile

In towing five 80o-ton hoppers
from Karachi, India, to Shanghai,
China, the tug Henry Burton used a
towline more than q mile long. The
first hopper was over 1000 feet from
the tug and the last over a mile
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astern. The 6,000-mile voyage re-
Quired four months.
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Gowns mother will love &. Of a lovely two
bar rayon Tricot that launders easily and
does not need to be ironed. Wee necks and
fitted waistlines. Loose-fitting matching
jackets. Tearose, blue and aqua.
The Pelsis Royal. Rayes indies .. First Floor
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-01
Rev. Dorsey Delivers
Baccalaureate Sermon

The annual commencement services
were held Sunday morning at the Bap-
tist church with Supt w. B. Kenna
presiding. The vested choir with Mrs.
]. Murrell McRae and Mrs. Edwin White,
soloists and Mrs. C. o. Povall. organist
rendered a beautiful program of song
for the occasion. The following prog
ram was given:
Processional-Senior March.
Invocation by Father Chastain.
Automatically The Lord"
Scripture reading by Rev. t. H. Dor
sey, Matt. 1l-7:15.
Hymn No 6S.
Announcements and offering. Collec-
tion taken by Aubrey Johnson, L. B..
Cilliland. Jr., w. V. Lundy, Jr., and
Walter Upchurch, ushers.
Solo-"Hold Thou My Hand" by Egg
bert Hines, Jr.
Sermon by Rev. T. H. Dorsey who
chose for his text: St. Luke lis: "For
he shall be great in the sight of the
Lord" Rev Dorsey related the qualifi-
cations to have for a successful life and
those to avoid in order that we may
be great in the sight of our God. 1t
was wholesome message and filled
with truths based upon life as God
would have US live.
Anthem--"Thy Love Will Guide.
Benediction by Rev. Dorsey.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-01
Music, Expression
Recital Is Given

Thursday night the annual Music and
Expression Recital by the pupils of Mrs.
r. w. Gulledge and Miss Eunice Scull
was given at the grammar school audi
torium. A large and appreciative
audience greeted the talented perform
ers and many compliments were paid
both pupils and teachers.
In the Music Memory Contests, Pene-
lope Shepherd and Betty Jo Latham were
the prize winners in the Grammer school
and Peggy Chastain in the High school.
The music pupils appearing on the
program were: Ramon Tate, Rebecca Ell
lison. Barbara Nabors, Gloria Bailey,
Edith Herring, Margaret Gunter, Inez
Lundy, Penelope Shepherd, Bee Johnson,
Dorothy Ashley, Kitty Moore, Betty Jo
Latham, Curtis Moore, Betty Maude
Lundy, Charlyne Hocutt, Sue Beth
Rathell, Kathryn Waldrop, Blanche
Pepper, Rosalie Moore. Peggy Chastain,
Virginia Moore, Edith Mcdaniel.
Expression pupils were: Emma Helen
Stewart, Phyllis Flowers. Edwin Ellis,
Bobby Berman, Dorothy Ashley, Jeffie
Lou Jones, Kitty Moore, Virginia Moore,
Glenn Moore, Curtis Moore. A play:
"Spring Has Come" was given by Bobby
Berman, Kitty Moore, Emma Helen
Stewart, Glenn and Curtis Moore.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-01

has been attending school. They also in
cluded several other interesting trips
on the way back home. Mr.. Young
stated that rain fell in most of the
states passed through with hard rain
in north Mississippi.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Patterson and Ann
Patterson visited in Kosciusko Sunday
afternoon.
Friends are glad to hear that Walter
H. Moore is improving after his recent
Illness.
Miss Ellen Scale spent over week end
dates at her home in Roxie.
Mrs. James Glenn Of Colliersville,
Tenn, was here this week for the grad
uation of her neice, Alice Noel Nelson.
Mrs. Alice Buck left this week for an
extended visit to relatives. She will
visit her son, Henry Buck and family in
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-01

Jackson; her cousin, Mrs. r. s. BEN
jamin in McComb and sister, Mrs. Har-
vey Gaines at Amite, La.
Nat Hooker, Glenmore Ash and Mar
vim Williams. Ada johnson and Martha
Ann Dyer, students at Ole Miss. will ar
rive at the week end for summer vaca-
tion at home.
Little Miss Joy Willis left Sunday for
La Feria, Texas, where she will spend
the summer with her father. Harold
Willis and grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
V. L. Willis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wilson went to
Jackson Sunday where Mr.. Wilson had
his tonsils removed.
Patsy Kier and Peggy Chastain are
the honor students of the 1899 gradual
ing class. Patsy is also president Of
the class.
Continued on page five)
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-01
LOCALS

Mrs. Harry Gwinner of Birmingham,
who has been visiting her parents, Or.
and Mrs. r. C. Elmore at Durant, will
visit her sister, Mrs. George Povall this
week.
Mrs. A. P. Marlborough, Mrs. Robert
Neblett and Mrs. Nell Doty of Pickens
visited Lexington relatives Tuesday.
Miss Sham Yates enroute from Ole
Miss to Shelby Sunday, paused for a
brief visit with her sister, Mrs. Wiiburn
Hooker and family.
Mrs. f. W. Rainwater left Sunday for
Kansas City, Mo. where she will visit
her sister, Mrs. G. L. White. She will
also visit another sister, Mrs. /. l..
Davidson at McLouth and together they
will attend the graduation at University
of Kansas where Miss Jane Davidson
is listed among the graduates.
Mrs. Flowers Hamrick and Sonny of
Greenwood came over Sunday and
brought Mrs. f. V. Ashley home for a
few days stay at the old home near
Lexington. Mrs. Ashley remained for
longer visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Shepherd. Friends are glad to know that
she is some better the past week.
Mrs. J. c. Reid, Mrs. J. NJ. Kimbrough,
Mrs. James Gwin and Miss Rosa Reid
spent Tuesday in Jackson.
Miss Elmer Heffner enjoyed visit to
Mr.. and Mrs. b. F. Marx at Vicksburg
the past week end during her vacation
dates.
MIR. and Mrs. J. X. Young and Miss
Dorothy Young returned Sunday from
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-01
Peppers Leave For
Parag0uld, Arkansas

Lexington lost one of its fine fami-
lies Monday when Mr.. and Mrs. Dan G.
Pepper and children left to make their
home in Paragould, Ark. where Mr.. Pep
per is superintendent of the electric
light plant of that city and aided in
the construction of the plant the past
few months. All extend best wishes to
the Peppers as they move to their new
location,
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-01

The Six Hundred Club members were
delightfully."- entertained on Friday after
noon by Mrs. Eric Norquist. Mrs. p. H.
Williams and Miss Minnie Jordan were
in the seats of the absent members.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-01

Gorgeous flowers from the hostess own
garden were in evidence throughout the
lower rooms. Mrs. James Gwin was the
holder of the afternoons high score. Mrs.
Raymond Casper assisted her mother in
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-01

NOTICE-All clothes to be
stored in MOth-PrOOf Bag re-
ceived during the balance of
this month will be charged July
/, 1889. Sunshine Cleaners.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-01

The Seniors enjoyed dance at the
Country Club Friday night with Char-
lyme Hocutt, hostess, and on Tuesday
night Les Gilliland, Jr. was host at
delightful dance, honoring his cousin,
Julia Gibson, one of the High School
graduates.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-01

Fun for young and old. Big
Free Carnival at Beall Field,
Thursday, June s, beginning at
5 p. m. Sponsored by Jaycees.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-01

DR.. and Mrs. C. A. Moore were royal
hosts on Thursday night at delightful
barbecue supper when DR.. Moore Moore,
DIR. Scott, DR.. Rogers, Mr.. Howell of
Greenwood; DR.. Blackburn, DR.. Williams,
DR.. Russell, DR.. Rust and DR.. Stewart of
Jackson, were their guests.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-01

The Friday Afternoon Contract Club
met at Faymorcele with Mrs. Joe Ber-
man, delightful hostess. Mrs. D. B
Miles was the lone substitute. Vari-color-
ed early summer flowers were arranged
on the attractive porch where the games
were played in which Mrs. Murrell Nc
Rae and Mrs. L. b. Gilliland held the
victory scores. A lovely salad and coca
colas were enjoyed at the last hour of
the afternoon.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-01
Social and General
HOsPITALITIES

Belvedere, the lovely home of Mrs.
Henri Watson was the perfect setting
for the Saturday Club members, when
they met for the usual weekly game of
contract. Mrs. ]. NJ. McRae played for the
absentee. Beautiful roses, Japanese iris
and Larkspur from the hostess own
garden, were artistically arranged in
the spacious rooms. The prize winners
of the afternoon were Miss Julia Watson
and Mrs. A. P. Shepherd. Dainty re-
freshments were served after the games.
The Lexington advertiser., 1939-06-01

serving an attractive salad plate and
iced tea.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1939-09-07
South Unity

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Kind and
daughter, Marcella, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Hummer were Sunday din
ner and supper guests at the Her
man Rosenow home.
The Sank Centre fire department
was called out to the George Kind
farm Sunday afternoon where a
fire of unknown origin started in
the barn. No damage was done.
Mrs. Henry Quade visited at the
c. Weihe home Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Mary Nelson is spending
couple of weeks with her daughter,
Mrs. Clinton Upton and helping
care for her little granddaughter.
Sunday callers at the Walter
Kind home were Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Kind and son, Vernon, George
Kind, Miss Eta Belts, Dold boys,
Clinton Upton and Frank Brebauck.
Mrs. Margaret Warner and
daughter, Dorothy, visited Mrs.
Clinton Upton Sunday afternoon.
Andrew Fritzlar, John, Henry
William and Martin Fritzlar, Wal
ter Kind, Chas. Hummer, William
Quade, Henry Wiehe, Henry Quade
and Edwin and Herman Quade at
tended meeting held at Willard
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kind and
sen, Vernon, and Eta Belts and
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Northwest Ashley

Born tc Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Marthaler a nine pound baby girl
Wednesday Aug. Both.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Beste and
family, of Wynot, Nebraska are
spending a few days at the home
of the lady's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Anton Beste.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Marthaler
and family. Miss Arvilla Uphus and
Mrs. Catherine Marthaler and
Louise, of West Union, were Sun
day dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Deters and family.
Miss Marcella Scanlon, of Sank
Centre, spent several days the past
week with her sister, Mrs. Paul
Bentfield.
Dorothy and Howard Beste spent
Sunday at the home of their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Beste.
Mr.. and Mrs. Al Miller were st.
Cloud callers Saturday evening.
Mrs. Frank Marthaler and daugh-
ter, Rosalie and Miss Arvilla Up
hus called at Albert Marthaler's
Friday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Beste and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. John Mar
thaler and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Marthaler spent Sunday afternoon
at Anton Beste's.
Miss Blanche Miller, of st. Paul,
spent the weekend with her father
john M. Miller and other relatives
in this vicinity.
Miss Arvilla Uphus spent Wed
nesday and Thursday in the Louis
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{S . news

Patty Ann, and Lucille Kind spent
the past week at Forest Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Wengler and
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Veneer were Sun
day visitors at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. j. Orth.
Jane and Joan Rehkamp spent
last week Tuesday with Arlene
Grams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Lloyd and
son, Earl, visited Sunday afternoon
and were supper guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Pope.
Roy Johnson, of Forest Lake,
spent Sunday and Monday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kind.
Mrs. Henry Parker and daughter,
Louise, and Mrs. Arthur Rogers
visited Friday afternoon with Mrs.
Sam Clark.
Vernon and Lucille Kind and Ray
Johnson were Sunday evening call
ers at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Belts, at Osakis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Miller and fam
lily were Friday evening callers at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. J.
Orth.
Delmar Grams returned to his
home at Cold Spring after spend
ing the past two months with Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Ritter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kind and
son, Vernon, visited Friday eve
ming with Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Lloyd and family.
Carol Schmitz, of jamestown,
North Dakota, left for her home
after spending the past three weeks
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Ritter ano
other relatives.
Vernon Kind called at the An
drew Besser home Monday fore
noon.
Miss Renee Miller spent from
Monday until Friday with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J..
Orth.
Mrs. F. J. Tank and Wayne Tank
called on Mrs. Ella Lloyd Monday
forenoon.
Ray Johnson, of Forest Lake, and
Lucille Kind called on Mrs. Henry
Lloyd at Sank Centre Monday
forenoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Volkman and
son, Clifford, of Clinton, Minnesota,
are spending their vacation at the
homes of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Clark
and Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Vollman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Kind and
son, Vernon, George Kind and Eft
ia Belts spent Sunday afternoon at
Greenwald and at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Goodpaster and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Ritter and
daughter, Jacquelyn, and Arlene
Grams visited Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Vessel and family.
Mrs. F. ]. Tank and Wayne Tank
called at the Mrs. Minnie Gamradt
home Monday forenoon.
Earl and Elmer Gamradt called
at the George Rice home Monday
evening.
Julian Schmitz spent Friday with
Jacquelyn Ritter.
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Padua

Sally Essler spent Saturday and
Sunday at Jake Essler's where she
will stay during the school term.
Mrs. John Stienoff and Mrs. Ben
Essler assisted Mrs. Felix Rooney
in cooking for the threshers Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Essler and
Delcras spent Sunday afternoon at
Frank Essler's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Wiener, Mr..
and Mrs. Gust Spaeth and Mrs.
Herges are enjoying a trip through
the western part of this country.
Dorothy Essler was an overnight
guest at Mike Essler's Monday.
Mrs. Martin Nelson and Mrs.
Eleanor Plante and daughter, Pat
sy, and son, Bobby, spent the week.
end with relatives in this vicinity.
Marie Evans is spending a short
time at Evans Bros.
Mike Essler caller en- Ernie Cook
Sunday afternoon.
Mararget Killeen spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ell
mer Killeen.
Jake Ebensteiner and son called
at Mike Essler's Monday morning.
Tom Mason, of Minneapolis, spent
Sunday with relatives and friends
in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank OBrien and
family and Rose Rouslang called
at Mike Essler's Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Elmer Killeen and daughter,
Ncreen, were business callers at St.
Cloud Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Essler. Mrs.
Elizabeth Jung, Mrs. Ben Essler
and Dotty and Lavonne, spent Sat
urday afternoon at Hubert Rous-
lang's.
Mrs. Clarence Meyer and Rose
Meyer called at Felix Rooney's
Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike Essler were
Elrosa callers Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noel Quarve and
family spent a few days with
friends and relatives in this vicin-
ity.
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Getty Grove

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Jennissen and
children visited Sunday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Vessel of
Melrose.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Obryn and
children, of Duluth, and Rose Rous-
lang and Arlene Essler were din
ner guests at the Hubert Rouslang
home Monday.
Alvin, Merlyn and Malvina Gritz-
macher and Henry and Thresa
Evans spent Friday and Saturday
at the State Fair.
The All meeting which was held
at the Henry Quade home Friday
evening was well attended at mid
night a delicious lunch was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Jennissen and
children, of Willard, were dinner
guests and visited Sunday after
noon at the Math Jennissen home.
Aloyious Rouslang visited Sunday
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Macy home in West Union.

Macy home in West Union.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Beste and
family spent Sunday afternoon at
John Tiegeps near Osakis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Walters spent
Sunday with their son, Joe Walters
and family. of Clutches Grove.
Glenn Uphus spent Sunday after
noon and was a supper guest in
the John Uphus home near Green
valid.
Miss Alvina Marthaler spent
Thursday with Mrs. Frank Martial
er.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Deters, ST.,
of Westport, spent Sunday after
noon in the Henry Deters, Jr.,
home.
Eddie Gettle spent Sunday with
the Joe Beste young folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Beck and
family, of ST. Cloud, and Miss
Blanche Miller, of st. Paul, were
Sunday dinner guests of the AL
Miller family.
Casius Urness called at the Henry
Mattheisen home Saturday evening.
Mrs. Mary Deters, Mrs. Gather
inc Marthaler and daughter, Louise,
of West Union, spent Saturday af-
ternoon in the Albert Marthaler
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Bentfield and
Anton Bentfield accompanied Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Cans to Morrill, Tues
day morning, where they attended
the wedding of Norbert Bentfield
and Miss Olive Hcrtsch.
School reopened in Dist. 157
Tuesday with Miss Estella Winter
as teacher.
Al Emmel was a caller at the
Frank Marthaler home Tuesday
morning.