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Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-15
Boy Sues After
Loss Of One Eye

LOS ANGELES, June Is. CUP)-.
Mario Ungaro, 8, was walking down
an alley and passed a backyard in
which rubbish pile was burning.
Today Ungaro, through his par.
ents, filed suit against Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Felando, seeking $25,-
900 damages. The complaint al
legeS that while young Ungaro was
passing the F'elanGos' rubbish fire
a loaded cartridge in the fire ex-
ploded. striking him in the left eye
The injury was so serious, the
complaint said, the surgeon was
forced to remove the eye entirely
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-15
Price for Silver
To Be Set Soon

WASHINGTON, June Is. CUPD-
Secretary of the Treasury Henry
Morgenthau, jr., indicated today
that a presidential proclamation
would be issued on June 30 setting
the price which the treasury will
pay for domestic newly-mined sill
Vpr
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-15

BRAWLEY. June l5.-All Impe-
rial Valley will assist in entertain
ing James Farley, Postmaster gen
eral, when he comes to Brawley in
the fall to dedicate the new post
office building here.
He was invited to officIate by F.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-15
TeIevision Still
In Infant Stage

CHICAGO June Is. (UP)-A. S Wells, president of
the board of directors of the Radio assoca
on said today televson has suffered from "overstate
mentss and it will be long time before be pre-
nan4d ~ the whole country Wells said "debunking
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-15


breaking flight from Mexico City New York. Francisco Saraba
went to Washington with goodwill for President
velt Then off he went projected fight to Cudad Lerdo
But death with he crashed into the Potomac
after the looking
saabia killed The tells the story his wife
the river Mexican embassy official
ing console them.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Rudolph Miller Installed as
Kiwanis Club President

presented with a handsome gift
from the club in appreciation of his
services and in turn presented Will
liam Hudgins, outgoing secretary,
with a gift.
A splendid program of music,
arranged by DR.. Clemons, was en-
joyed by the club members and
their guests. Two favorite singers,
Elizabeth Waterman, dramatic con-
tralto, and Mrs. Homer Nelson,
soprano, were heard in excellent
solos and duets with Mrs. Jack Brem
as accorHpanist. The Offenbach
"Barcarolle", sung as a duet, was
particularly we'll done and was
greeted with enthusiasm by the
audience.
Equally fine were the numbers
by the Desert String trio, one OF
the valleys newer and most popu-
lar organizations, and perhaps the
favorite selection, presented by sDe-
cial request, was the beloved Lon
donderry Air. Members of the trio
are: Henry Marcott, violin; NAL
colin Macurda, cello; James Fish
er, piano. In the absence of Mr.
Fisher, Mrs. Macurda played the
piano parts.
Exquisite flowers in bright colors
decorated the dining tables, max
ing a festive setting for the party.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31

er during this two year period. In
addition to his genius for creating
theatrical dance compositions he
has an uncanny talent for develop
ing dancers. Most of the principal
dancers of the present San Fran
cisco opera ballet were developed
by him.
A school is maintained by the
opera association in connection with
the ballet, and at the present time
nearly 300 young people from all
parts of the country are enrolled,
sometimes participating in parti-
cular operas or understanding the
professional dances in rehearsals.
From this student body it would be
possible to create over night a bal
let company which would give a
most creditale performance.
This innovation has made the
San Francisco opera ballet a recog-
nlzed leader in American dance de-
Velopment.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
San Francisco 0 pera Ballet
Represents New Experiment

San FrancisCOS opera ballet, which
appears in FL Centro January Is
under the auspices of the Imperial
Valley Music Teachers association
represents unique and successful
experiment IN opera ballet.
1t is unusual for an opera asso-
ciaJion to give particular signifi-
callce TO its ballet; under ordinary
circumstances an opera company
engages a ballet for a season of
opera, allowing the dancers to dis
band when the season is ended San
Francisco keeps the ballet intact
during the entire year, including
artists, the ballet master and the
1uSineSS staff.
The ballet is housed in its own
permanent headquarters in San
Francisco Just across the street from
the opera house where may be found
the rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms
offices etc.
This whole plan and movement
is a significant one in the American
dance. Two years ago, the project
began with list of talented artists
gathered together for the initial
trial ana from this band has grown
a mature company of dancers, which
with practically no changes in per-
sonneI and with daily rehearsals
during the tWo-year period, in adj
dition to many performances, has
emerged as a company which ranks
with the worlds best.
William Christensen, talented
young Danish American artist, has
keen ballet master and choreograph-
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Costume Dance Friday Proves
Popular Affair

and for the best womans went to
Mrs. Arnold Page and to Ed For
roster, the second prizes being won
by Miss Earlene Northrop and Mel
Reed.
The party was given in honor of
the young people who have been
married during the past year and
each bride received a cookbook as
present from the council, the pre-
Sentation being accompanied by
amusing speeches
Those who received the cookbooks
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Jean Veliquette.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Payne, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gilbert House, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Green, Mr.. and Mrs. Clar-
ence Iefty) Walters, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles zinn, and also to Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Roth and Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Cauzza, who although mar
ried slightly longer than the one
year limit, had been so nearly with
in the time that they also were
greeted as guests of honor.
Next Friday the regular BIZ
monthly old time dance will take
place at $50 p m. in the Imperial
hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Imp cria| Valley Ready For
Arrival Of Io4O

For many others. more intimate
parties, gatherings with friends in
the various homes where the new
year will be greeted in proper man
ner, are scheduled.
And for those fortunate enough
to secure tickets, Pasadena's Tourn-
ament of Roses and Rose Bowl
game are taking them northward
for the weekend.
The double holiday also provides
an ideal opportunity for short trips
TO nearby cities and resorts, or an
equally good opportunity for resi-
dents of other communities to visit
the valley.
With all preparations completed
for these various festivities, I'm
perial Valley stands ready to bid
farewell to 1899 and to give 1910 a
rouSing welcome.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31

Never before has Imperial Valley
had such a variety of entertain
ment offered for New Years eve,
celebrations which are either hill
arious in nature, or more serious
as the tastes of individual residents
may be.
Hotels, cafes, night clubs, Or
CARNATIONS are sponsoring the most
elaborate New Years eve parties in
many years, importing orcheStras,
floor shows, entertainers for the
pleasure OF guests and making every
effort to put on celebrations which
will be unrivalled by any elsewhere.
To many, since New Years eve
falls on Sunday, a quieter celebra-
ton is more desirable. Some will
attend the special shows at the
various theatres, and others, the
watch night parties at the churches
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
McCabe- EucaIyp+us Enjoys One Of Best
Programs in It's History Friday

Switzerland after which Miss Ella
Hofer sang Swiss songs with a
yodelling chorus. accompanied by
Elizabeth Hugener, the three wear
ing Ewiss costumes that were iden-
tical.
Edgar Edge as Santa Claus distri-
buted the bags of candy. A recre-
alton program featuring dancing
completed the program.
Those responsive for the tree
and the bags of candy, in addition
to Mr.. and Mrs. FarnSWorth, were:
Mrs. Thanner, Mrs. w. Ct. Brandt
Mrs. Fred Veliquette and Mrs. j. P,
LaBrucherie.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31

Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Maupin Sat
lrday announced the marriage Of
heir daughter, Ellen, to A Ray
Wellington, ir, of FL Centre, son
If A. Ray wellington, sr.
The Wedding took place Friday
It the Christian church parsonage
IN Yuma, Arizona, the Rev. Mr..
ohm B. Brown reading the impress
i've service which united this pop
ular young couple
Gowned in rose crepe, the pretty
bride looked her lovelies1, her smart
frock being accented by her corsage
# Talisman roses and lilies of the
valley.
The young couple we're attended
3y Mr.. and Mrs Donald Dyer of
Ieber, Mrs. Dyer wearing a rose
dress in a slightly lighter shade than
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Noted Scholar
Guest in Civ

A distinguished visitor in FL Gen.
tro is DR.. Julian Schwinger of New
York who is the house guest OF
Philip Van Slyck and Of Mr.. and
Mrs. P. N. Van Slyck.
DR.. Schwinger is a national re-
search fellow in physics at the Uni
versity of California, Berkeley,
where Philip also is a student, and
accompanied Philip to the valley for
the holidays.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Former Residents
Visit Johnsons

Mr.. and Mrs. willard Shroyer of
Glendale, former FL Centre resi-
dents, were to arrive in the valley
Saturday afternoon 10 spend the
weekend as the house guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Walton Johnson of 1926
Euclid avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson are holding
open house New Years eve, prior
TO the Elks breakfast dance and
through the Post Press h1ave invited
friends of the Shroyers to drop in
to see them at that time.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Schools
Churches
Family Reunion in
Baldwin Park

The Joe Skies home in Baldwin
Park was the scene of a happy fam
lily reunion Christmas day where the
group enjoyed q delicious barbecue
dinner.
Mrs. Skies will be remembered as
the former Helen Tucker daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. q. c. Tucker of
FL Centre. Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker
and their daughter Julia, were pre-
sent, and the other guests, in addi-
ton to Mr.. and Mrs. Skies, were
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Freeman and
their son, Walter; Mr.. and Mrs.
Leiner with Ann and Billy, all of
Los Angeles, and Grandma Lainer.
Grandfather Tucker was chef for
the barbecue and proved his skil
most successfully.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Ellen Maupin Married to
A. Ray Wellington. Jr.

that worn by the bride, her corsage
being also of Talisman roses and
lilies of the valley
Mr. and Mrs. Wellington are on
short honeymoon and will return
to the valley Tuesday to make their
home in FL Centre.
Mrs, Wellington is a graduate of
Central high school and is employed
at Golden State creamery. while
Mr.. Wellington, who was graduated
from San Diego high school, is en-
ployed by the Imperial Irrigation
District
Announcement of their marriage
will be of widespread interest as
both families have many friends as
have the two young people them
selves.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Ten Thousand Club Dessert
Bridge Party Thursday

Mrs. McNeece will be assisted by
MeSdames j. A. Ashley, Sem Ba-
con, j. E. Brock, Louis DeVita, B.
R. McCulloch, Louis Rentz, Willis
Johnson, w. B. Swanberger, John
Hunter, Roy Johnstone, Paul A.
Jenkins, L. j. Goree, jr., L. L. Odle
Mrs. LeWis's card committee con-
sists of Mesdames George w. Dam
ron, M. j. Dowd, L. j. Goree, jr.,
Richard P. Hafner, L. R. jefferson,
j. B. McNeece, H. L. Soper.
These parties are open to all in
terested and reservations should be
made with Mrs. S. Emmitt Allen,
480-J
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Baptist Women's
Union Changes
Meeting Plans

Baptist Wom2ns Union has chan
ged the plans for the meeting on
Thursday. Jan. 4. Instead of the
evening session originally schedul-
ed, the various circles will have
all day White Cross meetings at
the homes with pot luck luncheons
at noon.
Members are to bring good used
clothing, discarded Christmas decora-
lions, post cards, and also old sheets
for bandages. These materials will
be used in the days work program.
Detailed announcements of the
meetings will be made from the
Gulpit Sunday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31

First bridge party OF the New
Year of the Ten Thousand club is
Thursday, Jan. when the third
event in the annual tournament will
take place.
Mrs. j. b. McNeece and her COM
mittee will serve dessert promptly
at 1890 and have planned a really
tempting sweet which they will
serve to members and guests.
The bridge game will follow the
psual plan with prizes for the win
hers in the party and the progress
ing groups. Mrs. L. A. Lewis and
the card comittee have arranged for
special prizes III addition TO those
for high scores in both groups.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31

Rudolph Miller was installed as
president of the Ell Centro Kiwanis
club at a dinner meeting and pro-
gram Friday night in the Barbara
Worth hotel, members of the club
inviting their ladies to attend as
special guests.
Other Officers installed by Or
law school, who was designated spe-
club, were: L. M. Moore, vice-preSi-
dent; H. r. Anderson, secretary;
Wade Ramsey, treasurer; DR.. Sem
Bacon, DR.. r. C. Clemons, John l..
Dubois, B. L. Hamburger, D. W.
Ketchen, George Kirk and Edgar
Mason. directors.
Mr.. Mason, retiring president, was
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Baptis+s to Join
Christian Church
New ye ar's Eve

First Baptist church will join the
congregation of the State Street
Christian church in the candlelight
conservation service, a watch night
program on New Years eve, starting
at II p. m. in the Christian church
Sunday.
This announcement was made
Saturday morning by the Rev. Mr..
Harold E. Doty, pastor of the First
Baptist church. His congregation
will participate in the program of
music, New Years resolutions. scrip
ture reading, prayer, and in the can
delight service.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31

Pretty and grotesque costumes of
every sort and description were seen
Friday night in the Imperial Veter-
ans hall at the costume dance spon-
sored by the Rural Recreation
council.
Prizes for the best mans costume
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Elmer Todds on
Visit to Civ

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Todd Of
Ocean Beach, for many years resi-
dents of El Centro, are the hous"
guests of Mrs. T. c. Lanier MI.
and Mrs. Todd arrived last Satur-
day and plan to remain until Tues
day and are enjoying the oppor-
tunity to see their many friends.
Mr.. Todd, in his years in the
valley, was one of the best known
teachers of music being owner Of
the Academy of Music, whose build
ing WIS later purchased by the NJ
thodist church and is the churchs
present social hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Public Spea
Group Ne cts

Three interesting speeches were
made at the recent meeting of the
Dams ENTREES public speaking group
the gathering taking place in the
county library Thursday night.
Mrs. Frances Thompson discussed
Welfare; Mrs. w. G.. Duflock's
talk was on social hygiene and Miss
Edna Martins on the tomb of Ad-
miral John Paul Jones.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Mrs. Going Gives
Tea for Mother

CALEXICO, Dec. 30.-Mrs. Her
bert Going entertained a small
group OF her mothers friends
Thursday afternoon at an informal
tea.
Included in the group were Mrs.
Emma Donaho, co-hostess with Mrs
Going and Mrs. EStelle Mitchell
Mrs. Isabel Ranny, Los Angeles, al
grandmothers.
Tea and delicious confections
we're served by the hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
AnnOunc en- ents
Of Me e+ings

Parents study group which or
dinarily meets at 571 Olive ha7
changed its meeting place to 755
Grange, the home OF Mrs. j. II,
Snyder for the meeting Wednesday
at 10 a. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Doris Robinson
VisitinsHere

Miss Doris Robinson, former E
Centran now living in New York
-'ity, is spending the holidays in
the valley with her mother, Mrs
Anis Robinson and her sister, Miss
Rogene Robinson. She plans to re-
turn to New York Tuesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31

McCape- Eucalyptus farm center
had one of the most successful
meetings in it's history Friday night,
a meeting at which new center
officers were installed and at which
a combined Christmas and New
Years program was presented.
The meeting took place in the
McCabe school where a beautifully
decorated tree, the gift of Mr. and
Mrs. Howard G.. FarnsWorth, was
the center of attraction.
The program opened with music
bv the school orchestra under the
direction of Mrs. Carmen Gibson
county music supervisor who also
nlaved for the Christmas carols
sung by the group.
A. A. Moody led the singing and
also gave a pleasing talk on the
origin of carols. concluding with
an original New Years poem which
he had written and which all sang
to the tune of Jingle Bells, &C
companied by real sleighbells
brought from Switzerland by Ru-
dolph Miller.
Install Officers
An impressive installation OF Oh
ficers was conducted by o. j. Brad
shaw, assisted by j. E. Brock, the
new officers being: G.. v. Upholt,
director; FREQ Veliquette, jr., first
alternate; Matt LaBrucherie, Secre-
tary-treasurer and second alternate;
Mrs. Alex McRae, third alternate.
Directors at large from McCabe
we're also all present: Mr.. Bradshaw,
Mr.. Brock and Evan T. Hewes.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Clark, pioneers
of the valley, were introduced to
the group, Mr.. Clark being one of
McCabe- Eucalyptus first directors
Earlene Northrop was heard in
splendid reading of "Twas The
Night Before Christmas" and some
excellent instrumental numbers
were presented by Wallie and Don
Christian and Billy Fargo.
Foreign Customs
"A SlOup VI WOllltIl III SOlOi III iae-
tive costumes then told of the
Christmas customs and traditions OF
the countries which they represent
ed: Mrs. George Winwright and
her daughter. Alta Lee, appeared in
quaint Dutch costumes, and after
her mother told of Hollands Christ
mas customs, Alta Lee, wooden
shoes and all, presented a charming
Dutch dance; Mrs. I. Thanner de-
scribed Christmas in Germany ami
IN conclusion gave her audience
recipes for those delicious Yule-
tide cookies. tossing cookies to the
group from the platform; Mrs. Her
bert Harris and her sister, Mrs v.
II. Bergstedt of Brawley, told of
Norway and sang group of songs
to the banjo accompaniment by
Mrs. Bergstedt; Mary Sonoda of
Imperial, In beautiful Japanese
l,i,,naoa daccrihed Ianan'S NpW Years
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
CALENDAR

SUNDAY
Sunday services, churches
Dinner dance, $50, Barbara Worth
Dinner dance, $3.50, La Hacienda
Church service, 8, Presbyterian
church
Church service, II, Christian
church
Elks breakfast dance, IL, Elks hall
Midnight shows, IL, theatres
MONDAY
Masses, 8 and 10, st. Mary's
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
Holiday Guests
At w es+mor!and
This Season
WESTMORLAND NOTES

Mrs. w T. Lee has been enjoying
a visit from her sister, Mrs. Mae
Kirby of Santa Barbara, who arrived
here to surprise the Lees at Christ
mas. Those enjoying the Christmas
with the Lees were, Mr.. and Mrs
Aubry Lee, and two children, and
-. and Mrs. Chester Lee and son
of BraWley.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31

Miss Olive Gentry, who has been
on the coast, returned to Westmor,
land to be with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. I. H. Gentry over Christ,
mas.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Hobart Johnston
motored to Chula Vista to spend
the holidays with Mrs. Johnston's
parents.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31

Mrs Mary Routt, who has been
here visiting her daughter, Mrs
Theodore Cox, has returned to her
home in San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31

Mrs. Ina Ostrander of San Diego
visited with her son, r. P. Ostrander
and family over the Christmas
holiday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31

]. j. Holman, accompanied by
his son and daughter, left Tuesday
for Oklahoma accompanying the
body of Mrs. Holman for inter
ment. Mrs. Holman passed away
early Christmas morning. Funeral
rites were held at the Thornton
funeral parlors on Tuesday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31

Miss Margaret Bach and Miss
Grace Findley of San Diego were
gueStS of Mrs. Walter Bowker and
Mrs. Herbert Going of Calexico
yer Christmas.
w, K. Glasby and daughter Doro-
W of Fresno were guests of his
other, Mrs. R. L. GlaSby and
randmother Lucy Hess for a few
lays after Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Steintorf of
Firebaugh and Mrs. j. F.. Steintorf
If San Diego were house guests
# Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Covington of
CaleXico over Christmas
Mrs. w. j. Meagher of FL Centro
visited friends in Calexico Thurs
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gray of Cal
aXico and mother Nancy GRAY left
for Los Angeles Wednesday morn
ing to spend few days with rela-
tiveS.
Mrs. Robert Carr is convalescing
rom a recent illness.
Mrs. Mary T. Boles of Jefferson
rity Mr.. is visiting Mr. and Mrs.
A. j. Boles at the city water plant
for the holidays. Mrs. Boles is Mr..
Boles' mother.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31
News Items About
Valley Residents

Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Lockett of
Los Angeles were looking over their
Galexico property and visiting with
'riends a few days the first of the
week.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31

Mrs. Theodore Cox entertained
two tables OF bridge at her home
Thursday. The guest included Mes
danes o. G.. Killingsworth, Aubry
Lee, John Strickland, R. P. Os-
trander. Pete Shartz, Fred Fluegler
and Harvey Archias. Prizes were
won by Mrs. Shartz and Mrs
Fluegler.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31

Mr.. and Mrs. James Harvey and
children. and Mrs. Harvey'S parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Woolry went to Hemet
over the weekend, to spend the
holiday with Mr.. Harvey's brother.
Glen Walker went to the coast
last Monday to receive medical at
tention. Mr.. Walker has been i'll
for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Pearce and
son were holiday visitors in West
morland Tie PearceS now live in
Delano.
Mr.. and Mrs j. c. RamSaur and
family are spending the week in
Beverly Hills with Mrs. RamSaur's
mother and sister, Miss Patricia, who
is attending U.C. spent a few days
here before accompanying her par
ents to the coast.
George HickcoX spent Christmas
with his family at San Fernando.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-12-31

George HickcoX spent Christmas
with his family at San Fernando.
The Omaha guide., 1939-04-08

APP. Call WE. 1865 after $50 or
Saturdays.
The Omaha guide., 1939-04-08
| am doing this of my own &C

am doing this of my own ae-
eTd:
To the editor of the Omaha Guide:
Allow me to make this state
ment to voters and many readers
OF your paper. Seven city commi.
sionerS are soon o. be elected. |
have no dislike fer any of the con-
testants. | like to be of some as
sistence to Mr.. George A. Roberts
Ho understands well his race var
iety, but is very broad in his views
and dealing with every class of
humanity Money does not influ-
ence him. He mas dealt in the Mil
lions Of dollars as his own. He
ranks in the higher class. He will
stop and hear and consider the
needs of the poor and will render
aid am Tg the many acts of this
splendid man. | will refer to one
n or two of his kindly deeds.
Dec. LIST, 1917, the church owned
by the Allen Filter service Co. of
which Louis Margolin was presi-
dent was subjected of LIST and End
mrgage. Bought by the Interde-
The Omaha guide., 1939-04-08
THE 1000 CLUB MEMBERSHIP
DRIVE is ON

The secretary has issued an ap-
peal DO all members t. renew Their
membership and also TO urge new
people TO join. There is a thought
in the minds of nearly all ahe
colored people that the colonel
people must organize if they ex-
pect to accomplish anything in the
future in Omaha. The 1000 Club
was organized to encourage the
Colored people of Omaha to that
effect. Bat, as usual those that did
join never attended often enough
to learn the principles of the or
%ganization so once again the Off
GERS of the club are asking the
people to join init a group so as
to have power and recognition
when ever the time comes that calls
for such. There are 1872 names on
the membership roll and only 16
members are active. The emporium
ity is being presented more and
more each day and at this time
the members of this club are hav-
ing their greatest opportunity for
recognition from every group mr.
,anization in the city. With in the
The Omaha guide., 1939-04-08

Rev. A Wagner.