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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-11

Make other people satisfied with
what they are and what they have
no matter how you contrive II.
Admit you might be wrong.
when you know very well that you
are.
Don't make SNUG remarks be-
ginning If I were you--" and 1T
really isn't any of my business,
but"
Say Il don't know" instead of
hedging.
Don't let pride keep you from
making an apology when you
know you should.
Protect other peoples vanities.
Don't pride yourself on being
friendly when your attitude is
merely condescending.
Let yourself be impressed as
eften ~ you try to impress others.
Pass on the good about your
acquaintance As eagerly A. you
do the latest dirt.
Stifle the impulse to brag-it
cant be done subtly.
II you follow all these rules
you may not be as you are now.
but you'll be . whole lot nicer to
have around.
Suspicion
To many women readers: A good
number Of you have written in
answer to q letter signed Reader"
some time ago-a letter that told
Of an affair going on between a
woman and the husband OF one of
her best friends. Since so many
Of you have written to voice suspi-
cion Of your mates. I am sure you
are all mistaken, as the letter came
from . woman who lives in an
other town and all my worried
readers sent letters from Tacoma.
So cheer up. those of you who r
worried. You IN probably bor-
rowing more trouble than you
should. CYNTHIA GREY.
Gadget
Homemaker's Dept: Would you
please be 20 kind as to tell me
where I might obtain the little
gadget for sprinkling clothes
mentioned In last Mondays paper'
z. j.
Inquire at any Of the leading
department stores.
Biggie
Dear Miss Grey: ! saw the let
ter from the small woman who re-
sented being pushed and squeezed
by large persons. Now, I happen
to Be one Of the "Biggies" she re-
ferred to but I at least have a
smile on my face and don't mind
being showed around. I am sorry
for this little our person for l am
sure that the wrinkles on her face
have been pressed in by the Big
gies and will never come out unless
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-11

the TRIP gets a special bus so they
won't be showed and annoyed by
the Bicycles. Ny motto is. Smile
and the world smiles with you
crab and you crab alone"
INA BIGGIE.
Uncertain
Dear Miss Grey: I am a man
20 years old and am in love with
a girl. / have been going with
her for three years. but every time
I mention marriage she puts me
off. She also goes with other fell
lows. She tells me she will marry
me II I wait long enough. I have
met another girl who is very nice
and l wonder II l should marry her
and forget the girl who can't make
up her mind about me. / don't
know what to do. v. N.
You'd better forget her II she
can't make up her mind after
having gone with you for three
years. You are probably used to
her company and feel that you
can't forget her, but the fact re-
mains that you a II you make
up your mind to do so. And II you
do you will probably be happier In
the long run.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-11
Remove Wood Blemishe.

Blemishes on tables caused by
hot dishes usually may be removed
BY rubbing the spot gently with a
saft cloth saturated with spirits
Of camphor. When II has dried
polish with your fsvorite furniture
wax or polish.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-11
M4nnY M 2: : : !: >; :,
.dCMmnK ma
CHOW CAN | LOOK MY BEST
Printed linen blouse.

Printed linen blouse.
Out of six black costumes, only
one every two months, accessories
give you so changes-one for every
week in the working year, count
ing two weeks out for a we'll
earned vacation.
Follow this theory and you will
be mistaken for a buyer without
transgressing the rules and your
supervisor will have no kick COM
ing, except to wish you'd show the
other girls how you do il.
ITO Be Continued)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-11
CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT

CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT
The Salesgirl|
Zone Customer Who's Got
TO Be Right.)
pITY the poor s~alesgirl.
You've got to look well to
get the job. And you've got
to get the job to look well.
SO what? So they hem you
around with a lot of regula-
tions to make the problem of
dressing even harder.
You've got to be good at
this dressing business. And
you've got to wear black.
You can't resort to prints as the
receptionist can. You can't take
refuge in suits as the secretary
can.
You're probably the lowest sal
aired woman in business. And it's
the Huuy Oh your rate mat the
most is expected of you.
You represent the
store. don't you? You've
got to be smart with 4
capital S.
Well, let's get you started.
You've got to veal a black dress.
But there's no law governing
the color of your collars and cuffs,
your scarfs and jewelry.
We're going to let you wear
suits, too, since they're black
silk, linen and shantung so
they're practically dresses.
They will help out a good deal.
Just TO prove it can be done.
we're going to ring so changes or
six costumes.
You will be pardoned for wear
ing a touch of lame at your neck
because with you. it's anything
for a change.
We promise you il will be just
a touch and most discreet
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OCTOBER MAY

Black crepe vestee dress
Pink satin gilet, black buttons.
Turquoise silk-linen halter.
Dull gold lame vestee.
Green taffeta Ascot scarf.
Salmon and black Rodier wool
scarf.
Black and gold striped faille
Ascot scarf.
Net gilet. glass buttons.
Tucked white crepe gilet
Crepe round-necked dress thlack)
Chartreuse chiffon handkerchief,
jade clips.
Cerise chiffon kerchief. black
clip.
Black velvet collar and cuffs.
jade clip.
Narrow edging of heavy cotton
lace.
Lingerie choir boy collar.
Dubonnet chiffon handkerchief.
pink clip.
White lingerie Pierrot collar.
Black wool dress
Pearls. three strands.
Large turquoise clip.
Huge crystal slip.
Two jade clips.
Amber choker.
Silver Indian collar necklace.
Carved ivory choker.
Bronze scarab pins.
Tortoise-shell necklace with
locket.
Black silk suit
Black satin blouse, jade ehpA
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Answers 10 Test Questions

questions printed on the editorial
page:
/. No.
2. Utah.
3. Fort Dearborn.
4. Woodrow Wilson.
5. One.
8. Mount Everest.
z. Alpha.
&. Am-per'-age. not am'-per-age.
Q. Billy Conn by decision.
10. No.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-11
Lack Of Popularity
Bothers Young Girl
Aged Problem Comes Again to This Column
With Cynthia Vainly Trying to Give Advice
By GREY

Dear Miss Grey: | don't seem to click" with other people,
and like all other human beings | would like TO do so. What
Is the magic recipe that means popularity? MILLY.
This is an ancient probem-it concerns those of us who
would be liked by others and yet doubt our popularity. Let's
sum up the whole matter by saying:
If you want to seem nicer than you are land who doesntD
here are a few rules guaranteed to turn the trick:
Be as charitable in your remarks about people when they
are sitting pretty as you are when they are in trouble.
When you tell a story in which you figure, let someone
else be the hero, or make the smart crack, as the case may be.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
.VeIiquette Wed ds
Reddins GirIin
Impressive Rites

News of the marriage of Chester
Veliouette. son of Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Veliquette, prominent family
of Imperial Valley, was received
with interest by the many friends
Of the family.
He and Miss Margaret Morss
were married June lS at the home
Of the bride in Redding. More than
40 relatives and friends witnessed
the ceremony. Parents of the
bridegroom and his sister, Betty,
were among the wedding guests.
The bride was gowned in blue
georgette with which she wore a
corsage of shell pink rosebuds. Her
sister. Miss Dorothy Morss, at
tended her as maid of honor. She
wore a smart dress of rose lace.
Raymond Veliquette. brother of the
bridegroom. was best man.
After a honeymoon in yosemite
park. the young couple will make
their home in Sacramento where
Veliquette is a junior meteorologist
in the weather bureau. He former
ly was employed in the post office
at El Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
Approaching Rites
For Young Couple

CALTPATRIA. June "a. An
nouneement Of the approaching
marriage OF Miss Verna Mcpherson
and Leonard Higgins was made ar
a dinner party this week at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Reed Wilkin-
son with Mrs. Gertrude Coulter and
Miss Cleona Clouse as co-hostesses
Place card holding twin Wedding
rings carried the message, "Verna.
Leonard, June 30
Both young people are we'll known
in this community Miss McPhey
son Is a sister of Mrs. Cecil Clouse
The popecuve bridegroom is the
son of Mrs. Lulu Higgins and at
tended the Calipatria schools. He
Is employed at the ClouSe store.
The wedding ceremony will De
performed in the chapel Of the
Union Congregational church with
only relatives and close friends at
tending.
Attending the announcement par
ty we're the Misses Grace and
Blanch Writ. Jerry Smith. Naomi
McKendry, Meg and Ollie Mara.
cinni, liza Vawter, VeSta Lee Crouch,
Lucille Guest, Hazeldel Sinclair
Doris Reedy. Norma Parvin, Edna
Thetford. Virginia johnson ano
Mesdames Jack Young, Franklin
Garrett, Ottolea Lamb. Mamie
Fulmer Norman Crouch. william
Cobb, Jackie Owens and Marshall
Jones of FL Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
Borah Attacks New
Spending Program
(Continued from Page y

Continued from Page Il
velt wants action now, he told
White House conference group last
night before leaving for Hyde PARK
But two or more of the COMPRESSION
al conferees came away grumbllng
that it would delay adjournment
plans. Another said there was lit
tie congressional enthusiasm for the
plan.
The last comparable program OF
this kind was ii months ago when
President Roosevelt revived depths
of depression tactics with $4,5l2,-
100000 lending spending campaign
backed by what was estimated at
the time to aggregate $4,000, ,OOO,-
900 of potential credit expansion
Legislation to effect the 1899 plan
would provide for issue of govern
ment guaranteed bonds to raise
funds for construction of toll
bridges and highways, construction
of railroad equipment, expansion OF
rural identification projects, as
sistance to tenants in purchase OF
farms, short and long term loans
to foreign governments and ex-
pansion of u. S. housing authority
resources.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
Entertains for
House Guest

Mrs. Forrest E. Kutz, 500 Len Rey
avenue, has been entertaining this
week for her little cousin, Carolyn
Coleman of Wichita Kan. who is
visiting her. inviting several little
girls to meet the guest of honor.
Friday Mrs. Kutz invited Carolyn
Goree. Sharon McNeece. Dorothy
Ann MitchC.. and Rita Gardenhire
for luncheon, and on Wednesday
took Carolyn Goree. Sharon, and
the guest of honor for luncheon at
the Hotel dc ANA. The youngsters
later enjoyed shopping in Mexicali.
On Thursday afternoon Carolyn
Goree took the Kansas and a group
Of friends for swimming. A picnic
supper was served after the swim
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
Mrs. Paul Hinshaw Honored
Guest at Surprise Party

of beautifully wrapped packages pill.
ed on a table. The packages con-
tanned many useful and attractive
gifts.
Bridge and Chinese checkers pro-
vided the diversion for the evening.
The guests were Mrs. William
Jordan, Mrs. Gwen Smith. and Mrs.
Ray F1esher all of Brawley; Mes
danes Bruce Griggs. Wesley Mar,
quand. Ralph Marquand, Keith
Savage. Ed Crowder. Robert Coyner,
Paul Werve, Sam webb, jr., Howard
Vencill, j. T. Little. Edith Bevins,
Mace Williams, Corda Fields, Jim
Reynolds and Graham Rogers; the
Misses Virginia Williams, Geraldine
Williams, Evelyn. Pauline and Mar
gerry Allen and little Wilma Loomis.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
Edited by Anne Hardy Davis :
Miss Irene Van Der Linden
Married in Ceremony Here

Miss Loretta Shores of Imperial
vas maid of honor. She was gown.
ed in yellow and carried sheaf Of
talisman roses. J. c. Oliver, also
of Imperial, officiated as best mar
Supper as served the wedding
party at Lahorde'S. Mr.. and Mrs
Walters left Immediately thereafter
for a honeymoon on the coast.
When they return from their
honeymoon. they will be at home
to their friends at their home al
l075 El Centre
The bride is a graduate of I'M
perial high school and has been
employed in the Imperial Irrigation
District power office in El Centre
Walters is employed by the Ric
Grande Oil company.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
JapaneseLift
Swallow Blockade

Continued from Page One)
British parades and demonstrations.
which occurred all over China yes
terday.
japanese sponsored manifesto
tions took place yesterday through
out the northern provinces OF
China.
japanese reports from Hankow.
up the Yangtze river from Shang-
hal, said today that two British
navy blueiackets had fought with
japanese SentrieS.
The Japanese had ordered for
eigners, foreign merchantmen and
foreign warships to get out of Swa-
tow by l pm. Thursday. American
and British naval authorities at
once rejected the demand. The
Japanese then explained that their
demand was not an ultimatum, as
it had been regarded, but just a
friendly request to foreigners to get
out because they might be endan-
gered in war zone.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
Signal Chapter
Ends ye ar

Signal chapter, No 276. O.ES.,
ended its year at the meeting Fri
day night, adjourning for the sum-
mer months until the fourth Fri,
day in September.
Members gathered in the Masonic
temple for brief business meeting
after which watermelon was served
by the committee for the evening:
Maude Neeley, Bessie Christian,
Inez Burns, Ina Anderson, Lillian
Holiday, Charles Knights. Several
members remained for an informal
game of bridge.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
Shower Honors
CaIipatria Woman

CALIPATRIA. June "a. - Mrs.
Jewell West was honored this week
at a shower at the home of Mrs.
Watson Dayton.
The guest OF honor received many
attractive gifts. The Dayton home
was beautifully decorated for the
occasion.
Those present we're the honoree
Mrs. Paul Ray. Mrs. M. A. Short.
Mrs. Jimmie Gov, Mrs. j. B. Les
sley. Mrs. Jack Rooms, Mrs. Wilbur
Norman. Mrs. Beebe. Mrs. Howard
Richardson. Mrs. Lula Higgins. Mrs
L. A. Vawter, Mrs. Ottolee Lamb
Mrs. J. L. Burch Of Holtville and
the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
Underpass Plans
Killed for Two
Years at Hearing
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(Continued from Page II
negotiations. 1t was estimated this
would take several months.
Because of the lengthy ground
work necessary, if for no other
reason, any possibility of construc-
tion of a Main street subway this
biennium is out of the question"
knights explained Saturday. He
appeared confident, however. or
working out some plan to be sub
mitted for the next biennium. II
federal grade separation appropri-
ations are continued. He was OF
the opinion that compromise. ad~
quately arranging property dam
ages, could be found.
Mayor F'awcett, after the meeting,
declared that insufficient funds
and difficulty in rearranging South
ern Pacific tracks appeared to be
the chief stumbling blocks for the
Main street plan. At present, $780,
900 has been set aside in the grade
separation budget for an Ell Gen.
tro project. This was earmarked
on the basis of a State street
subway, which was denied because
Il failed to eliminate an existing
crossing. A Main street subway,
however, would cost around $780,
900. not including property dam
ages and rights of way and there
appeared no way. of finding the
additional money.
Mayor Fawcett indicated that
time and effort would be required
TO work out a rearrangement of
railway tracks. so that a minimum
of property damage would be done
at Main street.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25

emily satisfied that the craft flooo-'
ed through the main engine induc-
ton valve but puzzled as to what
caused the valve to open and as
to whether it opened before or
after the start of the fatal dive
May %.
The court will re-convene after
the Squalus has been raised and
brought into drydock at the navy
ward here, but that will not be
for at least a month and probably
longer" according to Rear Admiral
Cyrus w. Cole, commanding the
salvage unit.
Salvage work continued today
with the crew of the tug Falcon
blowing out the submarines fuel
tanks and part of the flooded COM
partments to facilitate the rails
ing. Meantime. Pontoons and huge
raising chains were being taken to
the scene.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
North End Card
Club Entertained

CALIPATRIA, June PA plea
SAINT afternoon was spent at the
home of Mrs. Harrison Martin this
week when she entertained her
card club. Cooling refreshments
were served.
Prizes were won by Mrs. John
McNeeley and Mrs. w j. Young.
Others present we're Mrs. Albert
Pond, Mrs. Joe Bailey, Mrs. J. G.
Writ. Mrs. E. L. Becker. Mrs. c. A.
Sperry and the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
Seven Valley Men
Observe Birthdays
With Big Barbecue

The June Bugs will swarm Sun
day.
Al Casner, A. Y. Preble, Bob
Davis. Judge John B. Baker, Charles
Whitney, T. M. Sharp, and Oscar
Gillian have invited more than 200
Imperial Valley residents to attend
their annual birthday party and
barbecue at the Pulliam ranch at
Jewell Valley.
The first four of the group have
celebrated their birthday anniver-
saries together for more than 20
years. The others joined with them
in recent years. The seven birth
days fall within the same week in
June.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25

Miss Irene Van Der Linden,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Van Der Linden of Meloland. be-
came the bride of Clarence Walters,
jr.. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Walters. sr., of San Bernardino, at
ceremony at the State Street
Christian church parsonage in F.
Centro Friday night.
The marriage rites were read by
the Rev. Mr. Thomas L. MaSsie in
the presence of small group OF
relatives and intimate friends of the
bridal couple.
The bride was attired in smart
travelling suit OF navy blue worn
with a pale blue blouse. She car.
ried a bouquet of gardeniaS and
lilies of the valley.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
Fourl. l.v.CoupIes
Plan Marriage

-Four applications for marriage Ii
censes were filed by County Clerk
w. J. McClelland Friday and Sat.
urday.
They we're filed by Joseph Jerome
Cook. %, and Juanita Hilda Fort
ner. Is, Ell Centrans; Pete Mala, 90,
and Pillar Ortega, 81, Westmorland
residents; and two couples from
Yuma, George Wisener 81, and
Susan Wilson. i9 and James O.
Doten, 47, and Conception Pierson
81
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
Senators Hustled
Into Session to
Break FiIibuster
Continued from Page II

Continued from Page II
arms to round up senators.
Sen. Pat McCerran, d, New, told
reporters that the agreement to
vote on the Pittman amendment
could not be interpreted as a sign
that the silver bloc was weakening.
I'VE merely want to clear the
atmosphere a Bit" he said. "As a
matter of fact, we think that our
position will be stronger after the
Pittman amendment is disposed of.
McCarran reiterated his intention
of attempting 10 block all other
legislation-including the relief bill,
which must be signed by the preSi-
dent by midnight June 30-until
the monetary question was settled.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
DIVORCES GRANTED

Two interlocutory divorce DEGREES
were granted in superior court Sat
urday. Charles Edward Cradle di.
vorccd Wona, Lac Cradle on the
grounds of extreme mental cruelty
Ross C. Hodgkinson was granted a
divorce from Ann Arnt Molino
HodgkinSon on the grounds of
cruelty.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25

HOLTVILLE. June "a. - Miscel-
laneous gifts for her home were
presented Mrs, Paul HinshaT. nee
Grace Griggs whose marriage was a
recent event, by six hosteSses at
lawn party at the home of Mrs.
Jack johnson here last Thursday
night.
When the guest of honor arrived.
she was instructed TO open heap
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
Edna Morrison
Attends Forum

Mrs. Edna Morrison attended a
meeting of the Brawley Forum of
Current Events Friday night to
hear Frank johnson discuss Cover
nor Olson's proposed plan OF pro-
duction for use. The club will meet
next July 7 at the home of w. w.
Hartshorn. Earl Pound will discuss
the Central Valley revenue bonds.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
THE POST-PRESS

PubHshed every sunday by Tbo
Imperial Valley Publishing COM
pany. o25 State street. FL Centro.
Califori ia. as successor TO the
Sunday issues of The Morning
Post and Valley Farmer. and
the Saturday issue OF the I'm
periaJ Valley Press.
Entered al El Centre California
post office as second class mat
ter.
Paul Jenkins, publisher: A. G.
Johnston. vice-president an
general manager: E. A. Fitz-
hugh. secretary and managing
editor.
West-Hoiiiday Co., Inc. Natic--.
al Advertising Representatives.
Subscription rates: &c per copy
or. In conjunction with the I'm
perial Valley Press or The
Morning Post. Per month, Soc:
Paid in advance: 8 months.
s1.65; 6 months. ss.25; one year
&c 0n
Member California Newspaper
Publishers Association.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
MeIba Mcfarland
Entertains Friend

Cecil George Cross, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cross, former
El Centans. has been a house guest
of Melba Mcfarland, 842 Adams,
for several days. She planned to
return TO her home at Mission
Beach Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
BAPTIST ELECTED

LOS ANGELES, June "a. UP)-
The election of the Rev. Dr. Elmer
A. Fridell professor of the Berkeley
Baptist Divinity school, as presi-
dent of the 1910 northern Baptist
convention was assured today.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
Clubs
Society
csafshs ssa"ss Of Interest to Women Society sss
Calendar
SATURDAY

SATURDAY
Ice cream social Z, Baptist
church.
SUNDAY
Sunday services. churches.
Mexican fiesta, ,. northside city
park.
MONDAY
ToastmaSter's club, 6:l5, Califor-
MIA hotel.
Troop ;, B.S.A., 1870. Scout hut.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
News Items About
Valley Residents

Miss Earlene Northrop, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl v. c. Northrop
of FL Cento, left Friday morning
for Los Angeles TO take a six weeks
summer course at U.CL.A.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25

The White Shrine social club will
meet at the home Of Mrs. EMS
Dunn at Calexico at noon Tuesday
for the regular pot luck luncheon
and bridge party.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-25
Sub Still Holds
Key to Mystery

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., June "a. (UP)-The cause OF
the sinking the submarine Squalus with loss OF 70
lives will remain mystery until it is raised from its
atery grave off the Isles of Shoals it appeared today
A naval court of inquiry adjourned yesterday appar-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-26
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on
July S, 1899, at 300 o'clock A.
M, the Board of County Com
missioners of Monroe County
will receive and open sealed bids
for the sale to Monroe County,
Florida, of not less than $1,000
gallons and not more than 23,500
gallons of asphalt, semi-solid, in
SIS gallon drums in accordance
with Section 504, paragraph 504.7
of the State Road Department of
Florida Standard Specifications
for Road and Bridge Construc-
ton, fob. Key West, Florida.
Bidder must be prepared to make
delivery within thirty DAYS after
notice of acceptance of his bid.
The Board reserves the right to
accept or reject any or all bids
made.
Key West, Florida, June 26,
1889.
ROSS c. SAWYER,
Clerk Board of County Commits
sioners of Monroe County,
Florida. june26, 1899
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1939-06-26
BFown-Pnitchard
Nuptial Event

News has been received in the
city announcing the marriage of
Reginald Pritchard of Key West
and Miss Margaret Evelyn Brown
last evening in South Miami at
the home of the bride, 7O4 Miller
Road.
Mrs. Pritchard is daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie T. Brown.
The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Paul Mccullough, pastor
of Holy Trinity Lutheran church.
Mrs. Franklin Russell was ma
iron of honor, and Louis r.
Brown, brother of the bride, was
best man.
After a wedding trip, Mr.. and
Mrs. Pritchard will take up their
residence in Key West.