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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

white jack-rabbit in Pierce Hol- low the other morning. Smoky Jensen said the jack was fright ened white when he heard that taxpayers of Connecticut will soon be paying a half a million dollars year for the maintenance of the under developed children in the Pierce Hollow plant.
 A drummer who called at Me- Carthy's store the other day had just been. looking around the new training school and he claimed that Connecticut taxpayers would have saved money if they had agreed to keep the mental defec. tiyes at the Hotel Elton at reg ular rates.
 The town of Oxford has new road markers that are models. For the first time in the history Of man, you can find your way around Oxford without a con- pass. We knew something was going on down that way because Clarence Roberts, first selectman, hasn't been to a V. F. w. meet ing this year. Clarence is senior vice commander of Newton post No. 1907. He also works for Gov ernor Baldwin on the motor test lanes.
 Tony the Barber has bowed to competition and is now taking orders for electric raz0rs, when he can find anybody who will take a chance.
 The local Red Cross has just about wound up the schedule for this season. Our women prepared clothing for about fifty babies.
 There will soon be an investi- gation. The W.P.A. watchmen at the State Training school have been deprived of shelter and are now spending most of their time in the boiler house. The old red shed where they formerly were quartered has been demolished.
 Lloyd Fowler has reported pro- gress on the rustic cedar fence T. L Georges Hill. The fence is a fine job but 1t would be more in keeping with a German beer gar- den than in the Connecticut coun- tryside. Ever since the German American Bund started the set- ting up of a training camp in Kettletown, we have been haunted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

itance of constitutional liberty. More than half the world Is ruled by men who despite the American idea and have sworn to destroy it.
 "They know that while one great people remains independent and free, because it is strong and is brave, they can never crush finally the peoples they have con- quered. The example of liberty here will always continue to in- Spire the resistance to tyranny over there. They are fanatical; they are strong. They are efficient and they are ruthless. Eight na- tions have tried to appease them. The appeasers of eight nations are dead or in jail or discredited and ruined. In seven of these eight na- tions the appeasers who would not take the danger seriously, who would not prepare when there was still time, have led their countries into disaster.
 Tt is not hysterical to insist that democracy and liberty are threatened. With democracy and liberty overthrown on the conti- nent of Europe, only the British are left to defend democracy and liberty in Europe.
 we must be ready to meet force with a stronger force. We
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
South Britain Briefs
by Teutonic architecture in both fences and landscape.

by Teutonic architecture in both fences and landscape.
 Henry Mccarthy is featuring a fine display of pearl necklaces for only fifteen cents at his jeweIry counter. We saw Bob Chase lock- ing them over the other evening.
 Samuel Pierce went to Water bury the other day but he isn't expected to make the trip to Florida this winter because he has installed a new oil burner.
 Every day or two we hear news of another approaching wedding. The girls find it mighty easy to snare a man this year because of the approaching draft.
 Kenneth Walton, Junior, is around again after being thrown from his burro on Sunday. Ken struck a stone when he fell and bruised his forehead, but he will be riding again soon. You can- not keep 8 seasoned rider out of the saddle, not even if he is only six years of age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
ROYAL WILLIAMS
 IN AUTO MlSHAP
Torrington Driver to Face Trial in COllinsville Wed.
 nesday Evening

Collinsville, Aug. 30-Cars driven by Harold M. Butler of Collinsville and Royal L. Williams of 38 Colt avenue, Torrington, collided Thurs day night on Maple avenue near Nelson's Gasoline Station. Mrs. But Ter was treated for a cut over the eye and one of the Butler children, Marie, 6, had cut on the nose. Co., cupants of both cars were badly shaken up. Elizabeth Johnson of Torrington, a passenger in the other car, was treated for cuts on the leg. Both drivers were arrested on a reckless driving charge by State Po- llcemen Robert Erdin and Charles Pritchard. They will be arraigned in court Wednesday at p. m. at the Town Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

arrived in the village with his family and a colOred m a i d. T h e YaneckS live in a house in the edge of t he W o 0 d S where we killed
 a chunky cop perhead in 1888.
 George Me- L a u g h l i n, watchman on the state job, saw a pure
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
LIEUTENANT BRODY
 GIVEN ASSIGNMENT

Lieut.. Anthony J. Brody, Inf.-re of Oakville. who is just beginning a years active service at Fort Ben ming, Ga, has been assigned to the 66th infantry of the second armored division, 1t is reported. Local re- serve officers will remember the commander of this unit, Brig. Gen. Charles L. Scott, who addressed them f,ere fast spring. Lleut. Sro0y arrived at Fort Benning, Ga, on the 22nd of this month, to begin his active duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

Frank Knox, secretary of the navy; Mayor F. H. LaGuarGlia of New York city; Henry L. Stimson, secretary of war and Gen. !. M. Palmer, co-author of the 1920 De-. fense Act are among the number offering their views.
 Today's installment by General Pershing is titled: Meet Force With Force".
 'The men who are best uuali- fled to know what is going on in Europe and in Asia and in this hemisphere-the men whose busi- ness it is to know the facts are very nearly unanimous in believ- ing what I am saying to you to- night-that grave Ganger for us turks in the present world situa- tion. So the time has come when we must rise up as a united people to make secure our country's in- dependence and our great inher-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

The local Red Cross has just about wound up the schedule for this season. Our women prepared clothing for about fifty babies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

must make ourselves strong by building up our Army and Navy and the establishment on the principle of universal selective service, which means merely that the men needed are chosen by lot.
 Secretary Frank Knox of the U. s. Navy will voice his views in t0morrow's article.
 What do you think? Write your Senators and Congressmen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

Tony the Barber has bowed to competition and is now taking orders for electric raz0rs, when he can find anybody who will take a chance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
Mobilize Manpower Of United States
 In Defense Of Liberty, Democracy
lien. Pershing Leads Dis- tinguised Citizens in Dis-
 cusSing COnscriptiOn

Hn cooperation with the Na- tional Emergency Committee of the Military Training Camps As- sociation of the United States, The Democrat starts tonight a series of interviews with Outstand- ing leaders of America on the benefits of selective compulsory military service. The articles in general are described as Man power for the U. S. Army. Gen. John J. Pershing, A. E. F. com mander during the World War;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
TESTIMONIAL FOR
 GEORGE LA COMB

George LaComb, who will be mar ried tomorrow to Helen Berkowski was the guest of honor at testi- monial dinner at the Flower grill on East Main street last night. Thomas OBrien was toastmaster.
 Among those present were Gordon Skipperberry, Edward Smith. Mi chael Sebastian, Richard Jackson, Frank Newton, Robert Malhearn, Alfred Malhearn, John Birch, Harry Becropa, James Flamighetti, john Hesell, Dominic Donofrio, Larry Lar rivee, Henry Clothier.
 A rare Chinese bottle between 300 and 1000 years old, was auctioned in London recently for $3. 500
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30
BY BILL GARRIGUS

If that Purchase Hill road gets any rougher, traffic will have to detour through the Bill Wilcox pasture. Bill won't approve of that at all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-30

The failure was the mtain trou. ble encountered by motorists dr. ing 1889, with battery trouble anc ignition running second and third respectively.
Evening star., 1940-12-29
Carrier Issues Lead
Active Climb on
Bond Market
Utility Looms Join
Forward Parade in
Lote Dealings
Hy the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Dec. % 8-Diversi-
fed buying kept the bond market
slanting forward today in the fast
est Saturday trade in more than
a year
Rails made the best showing as
they rode a year-end rising price
curve. Utilities, some of which
started hesitantly. gained momen-
tum and closed near the sessions
top marks.
United States Government and
foreign dollar loans showed less
unanimity.
Higher by nearly points in the
overseas list were New South Wales
SIS of SO at 54. Berlin City 612s at
22l2, Milan 6l2s at 29ls and Aus
tralia 41as at ATS.
Moderately down were German Is
of '49 at II and Rome 6l5s at 3O7s.
Gains of 10-32d point in United
States Treasures were balanced by
losses of 4-32d.
Corporate issues in favor included
Baltimore & Ohio stamped con-
vertibles at Is, Rock Island gem
eral Is of '88 at 14l4, Illinois Cen
trail 43.s at 35, American & For
eign Power 5s at 53l4, Pacific Gas
3aas at Ill and Commonwealth Ed
ison convertible 81 IS at 1T.
Evening star., 1940-12-29
Chicago Livestock

CHICAGO. Dec. rs lP7.-U. S Depart
ment Agriculture l-SalabIe hogs. 500:
total $500: active trade on all available
supplies strong 10 10 higher than Friday s
average: several small lots good and choice
110-260 lbs. averages. 1.Ou-25; top. 1.25;
estimated holdover. 500: shippers took 200.
Salsble cattle. 100. calves. none; compared
friday last week, Receipts smaller and all
classes and grades unusually active ard
sharply hieher: few fed steers Passed IA 90
bulk going at a.75-13.5O; choice to prime
yearlings topped at l ). 90 chosce / -.215 lbs.
steers stopping at 1855, with l.42O lbs, at
14c5: fed heifers reached 1850. with
bulk at 00-l1 90: heavy cutter COWS sold
up to 5.S5; practical top weight sausage
bulls, ?;75. and veslers, 1850.
pared Friday last week: Supply mostly fed
Western lambs: these 35-65 higher at mid
week declining around 10 on the close
sheep and yearlings $3.50 higher, extreme
TOP fed lambs 1000. highest since August;
bulk for week, a.5O-9S S5: few medium to
good kinds, g.0G-9 400 summer shorn fed
lambs a1O-925; best lambweisht year
lings, 900: medium to good grades, 500
$50: few fat Western ewes. 500: bulk
small lots natives 3.5O-4 so: odd loads
feeding lambs 9.00-9,15.
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finished mostly so above a week
earlier.
Majority Of slaughter steers were
medium to average good grades that
scaled arcdnd 1850 pounds down.
ward and sold 900a10.75. Top was
HOO paid for half a dozen head
of good 981-pound yearlings. Odd
small lots of heifers were noted
selling mostly $40 down to 500 and
a carload sized lot of good heifer
type COWS and heavy heifers mixed
brought 1855. Other fat COWS went
mainly 55Oa725 and Gamers and
cutters. 400a5.25. Sausage bulls
brought 625a725.
Good and choice vealers cashed
readily at 1150al2 90, latter price
practical top. Common and medium
sorts brought 9.O0a1l00 and light
culls dropped to around 700.
The hog market Friday ruled
mostly 10 higher than Thursday.
packing sows unchanged. Practical
top was 7.60. Good and choice $50
to 24O pound butchers brought 735a
7.6O; $50 to 180 pounds, 725a7 so:
140 to 100 pounds. 7.15a7.40; $50 to
300 pounds, 7O5a73O; l3O to 140
pound slaughter pigs, 6.85a7.10; 100
to 100 pounds. 665a69 and pack
ing sows, 5.80a6.30. Prices are based
on granted hogs.
Good and choice eve ard wether
lambs were mostly fed westerns that
arrived by rail and brought 10.90a
1125. There were not enough OF
other classes of ovines to merit men,
ton or to test price schedules.
Grain Market.
Wheat, No red winter, garhcky,
spot, domestic. bushel: Opening
prices, 93li December, 93li, Settling
prices, 93l4 December 93la. Closing
prices. "a; December. "a.
Corn, No. yellow, domestic,
bushel. 75a77; Western billing at
premium over this price. Cob corn,
new. barrel, 31Oa3 40; country prices
reported, 290a3.15.
Oats, No. l white. domestic,
bushel, 5la57: No. 2, 48a54 On all
sales of oats to the local trade, eX-
cepting those on track, there is an
additional charge of 194 cents per
bushel for storage and elevation,
which is paid by the buyer.
Rye. No. 2, bushel, 60a65. Barley,
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Boston Wool Market

BOSTON Dec % tP,-(U. s Depart
ment Agriculture )--Foreien wools. espe-
wools received fair demand during
The week in Boston at steady 10 firm
prices. orders Of siZabie volume we're
placed on all grades OF South American
woods for future shipments.
Domestic woods we're very Quiet and
quotations were unchanged but largely
nominsi because Of the lack of trading
Graded greasy combing bright fleece woods
we're quoted npminally UNCHANGED on a
srea Sc basis al 45-46 cents for fine delaine
Al 4i-45 cents for half bloods and - t4-i6
for three-eighths and quarter bloods grades
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New York Produce

NEW YORK, Dec. % lFa-Dressed poul-
try about steady. Fresh and frozen prices
UNCHANGED
Live poultry. by freight, about steady
Chickens, Rocks. %: fowls. coiored. In
diana, %; Tennessee, 81. eghorns. Is.
turkeys. hens. 2s: young toms, "a: ducks
l6. Ry express. steady. Chickens colored,
southern and Indiana. 20: broilers, crosses,
20. fowls. colored. Virginia and Indiana,
2l-22; Lechorns Southern. Is; Indiana,
II: pullets. colored, small. 2OI7: old roost-
ers, 13; turkeys, hens. 3s: young toms, "a ;
ducks. Southern l5: Indiana, Is
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Chicago Produce

CHICAGO. Dec. "S fP,.-Butter receipts.
6Sf.116: steady: unchanged
Eyes. receipts. 6.5S3. firm: unchanged
Potatoes. 81, on track, BAG: total o s
shipments 353: supplies liberal: old-stock
Russet Burbanks, u S No / l4O-55.
Colorado. Red McClures .. S. No. !. 40
-. Minnesota and North Dakota. Cobblers.
IS per cent or more q No /. S1i2-I 90.
Early OhioS, s5 per cent or more U s No.
!. 100 Bliss Trsrmphe, so per cent or
more U S. No. l, S5-1.3 .35. Wisconsin.
round whites. U s No. ]. a5: ChipOewaS
U; S No. J. 05: Florida, bushel crates.
Bliss Triumphs. U. S. No. l. 1T5-s5 per
crate
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INDUSTRIAL

An internationally famous
organization, in business over
fifty years and manufactur-
ing one of Americas most
outstanding line of industrial
chemicals, floor wakes, disin-
fectants, specialized cleaners,
etc, ETC., requires the services
Of
(1) District supervisor.
(2) Two men with expert
ence in industrial selling
exclusively (no others consid-
ered), one for Baltimore, one
for Washington.
All salaried positions; sal
ary predicated on experience
plus following with an attrac-
tive profit-sharing arrange
ment. All details, including
photo (Which will not be re-
turned), please w. F. p,
P. o. Box 3431, Phila, Pa.
CONTINUED on Next Page)
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HELP ttEN.

ASSISTANT CREDIT MANAGER. young
man, experienced retail instalment ac-
counts. office collections: permanent posi-
ton good salary. Regal Clothing Co,
Inc. I'll 9TH ST. NV.
AUTO MECHANIC twhitel. at once: good
salary. Mitchells Motors Inc. 1907 14th
st n 0Qs
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HELP MEN.
lCnntinuedl

COLLEGE GRADUATE for immediate EN-
ployment: permanent job: excellent opp.
for advancement. Box 355-D. Star. 30s
COUNTERMAN, preferably experienced on
sea foods. Apply Sunday. after 5 pm:
during week after IL pm. 41S 18th
Evening star., 1940-12-29

bushel. 58a61. Hay, timothy, clover
and mixed, ton, ll00a1400. Wheat
straw. No. 2. ton. 900a1900.
Flour, barrel, winter. patent, sos
a575; winter straight. 400a425
spring. patent, 525a5.50; spring,
straight, 5.00a520; hard, winter,
patent, 490a5 10; hard. winter,
straight, 4.70a495; rye flour, dark
to white, 350a420.
Mill feed. ton. spring bran. 5000
a3100; standard middlings, 3000a
3100.
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STREETCAR
BUS OPERATORS
WANTED

Steady work at good pay
for men who can qualify.
For complete details send
post card or apply in person
8 to 10 am. Tuesday through
Friday. (CloSed New Years
Day.)
Personnel Department,
Capital Transit Company,
36th and Prospect Streets NV,
WASHINGTON d C.
Evening star., 1940-12-29

2Oa1Aia FOONIAIN MAN. full or part time
nppiy Immediately. sol x st. NV.
Evening star., 1940-12-29

SLATE RoOFERS-n you are an expe-
rienced slate roofer, with a compleSe
knowledge OF slate application there is
POSITION open at the Bethesda yard Of
Grlffth Consumers Co "a
Evening star., 1940-12-29

1l1HV 'NFI" Ut FAIIdN. 2 DNCTATed OF
pald SO lar this year. Paid last year
citation of Securities Dealers INC, which
State$ thev do not necessar riIv reflect
actusl transactions or firm bids or offers
but should indicate approximate prices
Evening star., 1940-12-29
SPECIAL NOTICES

INVALID ROLLING CHAIRs-For rent or
sale: new and used all styles. all sizes: re-
Ggced prices. UNITED STATES STORAGE
%. 4Is 10Th ST NV. ME-. 1874.
ments. with holes. burns, tears: also al
ttIaponS from so cents Up. WARGEN.
l92O NV. ADJ. 10I. HO. 2OI5
OFFICE OF THE FIREMEN'S INSURANCE
company OF WASHINGTON and GEORGETOWN,
3n3 5th ST. NV Washington. d c The
stockholders Of the Firemer's Insurance
company Of Washington and GEORGETOWN
VIII meet al the ONCE on Monday January
4; 1871. for the purpose of electing thirteen
dlrectors for the ensuing year. Polls open
from to II noon
Evening star., 1940-12-29

n IN rFOONIAIN BOY. experienctd
.er Drug Store. 1S4I Columbia I'd
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CAMP DIRECTOR. experienced teacher
preferred; fine opportunity for man who
can contact boys. Box 365-D. Star
Evening star., 1940-12-29

Quotations furnished bv National Asso-
citation Of Securities Dealers Inc. which
states they do not necessarily reflect actual
transactions or firm bids or offers but
should indicate approximate prices. and
unless otherwise indicated, are as quoted
by the sponsors or issuerS.
Not quoted by sponsors or issuers.
Evening star., 1940-12-29
Odd-Lot DeoIinqs
b. the Associated Press.

The Securities Commission reported yes
terdav these transactions by customers
with odd lot dealers or specialists on the
lew York Stock Eychanee. For December
SOLE sales involving 1854 shares. in
cIudinE u short sales involving SO shares
Evening star., 1940-12-29
A. 4 REAL b1AJ,,Q{ ,Q{2PgsPeoRTUNITY 2gsPeo TO BE
. . Z EXCEPTIONAL } OPPORTUNITY

Nanted-A real salesman 10 Tsnrsssrt
an an odt-of-town ma nufacturer in seiiin9 ~
tIIt C 6-.overnment and general trade F,'1
commission. Call 300 ST run
Evening star., 1940-12-29
United States Treasury Position

BY the Associated Press.
The position of the Treasury December -
Evening star., 1940-12-29

'k-Good opportunity for
and Iuncheonette man,
! l06 r st NV
Evening star., 1940-12-29

| COOK-Good opportunity in high-class
restaurant; state age, experience, salary
expected. Address manager, 14ll Decatur
Evening star., 1940-12-29
Washington Stock Exchange
BONDS.

cTIoNs WASHINGTON STOCK EXCHANGE
INCLUDING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 81
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tR, fully experienced; day
.erences necessary. Also
evenings weekly. Dupont
NJ 2
Evening star., 1940-12-29

CANVASSERS. experienced for accident
and health insurance; monthly and annual
premium top commission splendid oppo--
newalS Box 42--D Star
Evening star., 1940-12-29
Federal Land Bunks

NEW YORK. Dec. IS lPl.-Federal Land
Evening star., 1940-12-29
ARROW CAB co

hsS ~ opening for men over 81 years of are
~, ~ G1Ine; !..; must be residents of D c or
t1eI opoiitan area for l wear; free instruc-
ign, I6 ; (, can earn earn S25 TO SIS wkly. Apply az
N "a promptly for further details. 3f0
Evening star., 1940-12-29
ROsicrucian Mysteries

All sincere seekers for the great truth
the free book, THE Secret Heritage"
maIled without obligstlon TO all students of
HIGHEP THOUGHT Scribe III POSI-
Jose, Calf
PLEASE REPORT all cases OF cruelty TO
children and animals 10 the Washington
Humane Society. 1921 New York ave NV.
.,elepnone Ma "s46. The only society in
the District Of Columbia having authority
70 investigate cruelty complaints and in
itiate prosecutions
The society has Identification tags for
free distribution to owners Of animals for
!her protection; II lost. sIrayed or IN
llred, the tag would be very valuable
IheSe may be had by calling at the Office
o. the society. This service is not only Tor
us members but 10 all owners of animals.
Evening star., 1940-12-29

DEf1IKE i1f11 to contact good promoter indus-
Boz 4tHtD 4!tHe sdarictly bona hde PROPOSITION.
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ed only
Petworth
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Dividends Announced
ResuIar.
Corporation Earnings

NEW YORK. Dec oS iP-Corporate
earnings rerorts issued during the week
showing profits per common -,4sre included:
arta Epdsd Nxr
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DRUG CLERKS
WHITE MEN

erT aor cnain drug store. One with exnsrI.
eeHce preferred Good salary. Box $50. 2
Evening star., 1940-12-29
a TOPNOTCH FXFr,rrrrrr -. II =
CLERK
STEADY EMPLOYMENT

,;oD tspisI accurate at figures some bogs1 sooo o,
~ y, ,iIeAeg .yI5 desirable chance for sdyance-
~ ~. For lnLervleW phone CH GSns ~
Evening star., 1940-12-29
DIAMOND CABS.
FREE INSTRUCTIONS.
u sV. Nv betWeen 3 and ; pm
statesmen Al ONTv

SKIPMAN, must be experi-
enced, have car and be thor
oughly familiar with locating
work on installment accounts.
No others need apply. Ma
tional Furniture Co, 8O1 7th
st. NV.
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WORKING MANAGER for Iuncbroon,

= '.III "tluIIB- ONer 30 YEATS nd.
no no, orlnker' prefer married, GOOD record'
,11V!Si Flght man can get working interest:
tIliS EaL Is a proven location. real opportunity
MY Ray. GeOrgia 3026 Pm 0ii's'
Evening star., 1940-12-29
FOUND.
EYEGLASSES

EYEGLASSES vicinity Palais Royal. Cau
Atlantic 2s5S
PUP, male. tan with black on nose and
tail: vicinity 5000 block 10th ST North,
Arlington Va Call WI OSn-
Evening star., 1940-12-29

BOYS, white 90, one for typing: must be
alert and have good high school record
State age, experience and qualifications in
detail. Box 235-B Star
Evening star., 1940-12-29

BRICKLAYERS. 8, colored Bashford lane
and Powhatan St. Alexandria. Va.
BUS BOYS. local references. Apply 5IO9
Georgia ave NV
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paid
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srre aUp .nTee active, reliable men with good
sIpearahcei 81, IN the food Industry Fxnerf1
MN 10. necessary. WE TRAIN 0r-p
M NJ; Good pay for willing WORKERS So
manager. " 10 II am, 5Ia K stnw