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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-20
Forest Service Keeps Tab on
National Forest Via 2-Way
Radio System.

| Radio communication plays an I'M
portant part in the fire fighting &C.
tivities Of the U. S. forest service, ano
especially during periods Of high fire
| danger, as a rapid means of detection
A few years ago following a severe
| thunder storm, seven or eight fires
were uncovered in one day by using q
radio equipped plane.
Ely is more or less the center for thiz
activity in the Superior National Forest
because the forest services plane is
stationed here. The forest service will
soon start negotiations with the city of
Ely for purchase of land on Shagawa
lake west of the pumping plant for the
erection Of a permanent seaplane base.
Two-way communication is possible
between men located at any point in
the forest, between them and the plane,
and between them or the plane and
the Ely Office Of the service by use of a
telephone as a relay. Here's how the
system works:
The Ely office receives a report on a
fire from lookout towerman by tele-
phone. The plane may be sent out to
investigate, especially if the exact To-
cation Of the blaze cannot be deter
mined otherwise. The plane is in d.
rect communication by radio With half
dozen or more towermen in the Su-
perior National Forest who are per-
manently equipped with sets. In case
of an emergency other towers which DO
not ordinarily have sets would be sup
piled with them.
The radios used by the plane and
towermen are combined radio and
broadcasting sets which operate on
ultra-high frequencies. They use the
rs to 10 meter bands. Small portable
sets for use by rangers or fire guards
in scouting fires also operate on the
same bands, so that they, the tower
men and the plane are al in direct
communication with each other.
Because this type set will not work
satisfactorily within a city proper, Ely
has a set that uses the IS to 1O3
meter bands. At Grand Marais there
is also a similar set. and in periods Of
high fire danger the two Offices Of the
forest service maintain regular sched-
ules throughout the day in order To
keep tab on developments in their re-
spective territories and exchange use of
the plane.
In order that the Ely or Grand
Marais offices may talk directly by radio
with the plane or with the men ope--
ating portable receivers, towermen, who
have telephone connections with these
Offices, relay the messages coming over
the 10-meter broadcasters by placing
the telephone receiver in the loud
speaker Of their 10-meter receivers.
To return to the plane which has been
sent out to locate a fire, the pilot re-
ports its location to q towerman, or to
ranger or fire guard who may be
directing a crew of fire fighters. The
towerman will relay messages to the
Ely or Grand Marais offices for the
supplying Of men or equipment to cope
with the blaze, or, acting as a relaying
unit, may put these Offices in direct
communication with the plane or with
men operating portable sets.
Thus the fire is quickly detected and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-20
7 aconite to Engage Ely
on Local Diamond Sunday

a fly to Frank Vertnik in right field
Marturano went to third and was ruled
out by Field Umpire Povhe because he
had failed TO return TO second base first.
The Bull man protested the decision,
claiming he had returned to second,
but the ruling held.
Then came the tenth player episode.
The Bull umpire, who was behind the
plate, gave the next three batters free
tickets to first on balls as the men
stood at the plate with bats on their
shoulders, making no attempt to swing.
Pete Petrich, new hurler for the club,
pitched a total of Is balls to the three
men, only one Of which the official
thought Was a strike. BY this time it
was quite apparent what Bull was
up to, so Manager W. v. Langen or
dered the club to leave the field. and
he has entered a protest with Dr.. VIM.
Heiam, Cook, league president
Petrich had four strikeouts, walked
two men up until the time the umpire
went blind and gave up nine hits.
PogoreIc Of Bull famed three, walked
two, and was touched for II hits, four
Of them doubles.
Tied at six all at the end of the
ninth, the Ely-Nashwauk game, Sat
urday afternoon, went four more inn
ings before a winner could be deter
mined. Barney Banks, outfielder, took
over the hurting duties and turned in
a masterful performance considering
everything.
In the thirteenth frame, a walk,
followed by a single and q double,
scored the run that broke the deadlock
and put NaShwauk in front, TO.
Ely was behind, 6-3, as it went to bat
IN the first half Of the ninth, but a
home run by John Glavan, his second
Of the game, and runs by Barney
Banks and Tony Stukel, who landed on
first via four balls, tied the count at
s all.
Barney struck out eight men, walked
four, and gave up 16 hits, two doubles
and a singles, not a bad record for 13
innings for non-professional pitcher.
Snetsinger Of Nashwauk, by COM
pariSon, wiffed ten, gave five free
tickets to first, and was nicked for y
hits, two homers, five doubles and five
singles.
Incidentally Ely undoubtedly holds
the league record for doubles, garner
ing II in five games.
I,rxr
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-20
Radio Plays Important
Part in Fighting Fires

steps are Immediately taken to ex-
tinguish it.
Such was the case in the summer Of
1886 when a tremendous lightning
storm slashed at the territory between
the Norway tower north of Trout lake
and the Angleworm tower on Angle
worm lake. Poor visibility because Of
smoke and haze limited the activities
of lookouts TO nearly zero.
With a radio-equipped plane circling
the area to detect fires started by
lightning and informing the Ely Office
as to their location, seven or eight fires
were uncovered in a single day and
crews we're dispatched to extinguiSh
them.
Two portable sets are used by rangers
or fire guards. One weighs 7 pounds
and has a range up to so miles and the
other weighs Is pounds and may be re-
ceived up to 90 miles. The particular
spot in which the set IS operated may
limit its broadcasting radius. In a deep
valley or surrounded by high trees it
viii be received at less distances than
if it IS on top Of high hill They con-
tain both broadcasting and receiving
equipment compactly built and bat
teries TO operate them.
Larger battery sets or radios that
operate off a regular light circuit if
one is available are placed in lookout
towers. They have an effective range
up to a hundred miles or more. The
sets at Ely and Grand Merais are still
more powerful
The only connections the Kekekabic
tower on Kekekabic lake has with the
outside world is by radio Here Tower
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-20
Forty-nine Years Ago
The Ely Times

Our citizens are determined TO make
the rooster crow and the eagle scream
en- the Fourth Of July. $1,000 has beer
collected and there will be $500 worth
OF fireworks in the evening. The
GREATEST Iberality was manifested by
al in contributing 70 the expense OF
the celebration. The following COM
miCtee will have charge of the general
arrangements: Capt. John PengIly
chairman; P. R. Vail, W. c. Barrett
o. G. Korb, a D. Ellefsen, H Van
BIaTcom and Alex McCurdy.
A. NJ. Chisholm and Miss Lillian c.
Cummings were married at Chippewa
Falls. Wis, on June 10 at Notre Dame
church. They arrived in this city last
Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Sam SmaIe, two daughters and
niece, recently arrived in the city from
Cornwall. England. Ed CroSSman,
proprietor OF CrOSsman Park, has re-
Ceived a piano which viii be used at the
dancing pavilion.
c. P. MaginniS was on the eastern
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over ore properties. Dave Martin
held the winning number and drew
the horse ratified by Peter PaStoret last
week. Dave sold the horse to ThoS.
DonreIly for s125.
On Monday last, the Pioneer YER
million IRON Mining company started a
drill al the bottom Of number shaft.
Capt. John Gibbons is in charge Of the
drill. while John Jacobs is the diamond
setter
J. L Simmons. a well known explorer,
arrived in this city Sunday evening
from an extended trip on the eastern
range and reports that he found the
remains Of an unknown man on the
portage between Little Saganaga and
Cabemich-Oala lakes. Mr.. Simmons be-
Ieves that the man has been dead a
month and had died of starvation.
Lying beside the body was a packsack
and cooking utensils but no food. Mr..
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-20
Twenty-Five Years Ago
From Issue of June Is, 1915.

Mrs. Frank Schweigel of the Pioneer
location died Monday after a short
/ illness of a complication of diseases
/ She was "a years Of age and leaves 3
/ husband and six children.
Phillip a. Maurice, secretary Of the
| o. S. Forest Service in this city, and
Miss Ida Ella Gordon of Tower, were
married by Rabbi Lefkovitz in Duluth
Friday
The bands of the range and Two
Har5ors have formed a league TO be
known as the Northern Minnesota Band
League, the objects Of which is 70 pro-
mote a closer fellowship among the
musicians Of the range and TO provide
a certain business standard for bands.
Richard Pierce Of this city is on a COM
Glittee to draft constitution and by
laws.
President z. c. Kennedy Of the YER
miIion-MeSaba Iron company, which
owns the Lucky BOy-Anderson proper
ties south of the city, was in Ely We'd
nesday and announced that operations
would resume on the property at once.
A large Prescott pump was unloaded
yesterday and will be placed at once
in order to unwater the property.
The Swallow & Hopkins railway track
slid out on account Of rain and the
locomotive, called the Two Spot, went
into the ditch and buried itself into
the mud The boiler came loose and
one Of the cylinders is badly broken
which viii take some time TO repair.
No one was hurt.
Miss Charlotte Gianotti left Satur-
day for st. Cloud to take a summer
course at the normal. /" Miss An
gela Coffey is in Minneapolis for a
summer course at tht University Of
Minnesota.
Ely lodge No. 900, I. o. o. F, OBJ
served Memorial Day, Sunday, by going
to the cemetery and decorating the
graves Of departed brothers. The mem
oriaI services and ritual were given by
william Berglund and Frank Kent.
Cyrille Fortier, well known logging
contractor, formerly of this city but
now Of Duluth where he is in business,
underwent an operation at the st.
Francis hospital at Superior recently
for a growth on the back Of the neck
He is improving rapidly.
4 mass meeting of citizens was called
Monday to consider the ACCESSIBILITY Of
celebrating the Fourth Of July. A COM
mittee was appointed to look up the
matter. On the committee are NJ. J.
Murphy, John A Harri, Peter Schaefer,
Grant McMahsn, T. z. Miller, Louis
Larson and J. A. Rothman.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Stillman and
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-20
Nose Sheared Off by
Flying Beer Glass,

Starbuck-A beer glass, said to have
been thrown by Arvid Gorder. struck
Raymond Barsness in the face and
breaking to pieces sheared off a large
section OF his nose. He was rushed 10
the hospital by Marshal S. c. Sorenson
who was called The marshal took
along the section OF the nose vbicb
had been sheared off and Dr.. Giesen
placed It back IN place.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-20
0oDTHr~ DA@D Into the Files
LOONHfO DAON of The Miner

Simmons dispatched an Indian to
Grand Marais 20 notify the sheriff Of
Cook county No one is missing from
this city.
Owing to the unusual amount Of
council proceedings and city printing,
we are unable TO give our readers
scarcely any local matter, which we
hope they viii overlook. It will prob
ably not happen again.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-20
Langen Protests "1O-Player
Game at Bull; Keewatin
Wins In IS Innings.

The Ely city baseball team will play
its second home game of the season,
Sunday afternoon, when Taconite comes
here for Range League baseball
game. This will be the first meeting
Of the two teams. The game is called
for 2:3O o'clock, On Saturday after
noon the club viii travel to Chisholm.
Last weekend the club lost 49,
inning battle by one run and won a
nine Inning thriller by one run, but the
latter may be thrown out as no con-
test. Both were played out Of town.
Leading Bull, TO, in the last Of the
ninth Sunday afternoon, the Ely team
left the field in protest over the ap-
parent attempt Of the host club to have
10 men on the field.
Marturano, Bull stortstop, started
the final half Of the ninth with single
and then stole second. He took COM
Portable lead off second as Vanucci,
who followed him to the plate, smacked
daughter of River Falls, Wis, are in
the city for a summer visit at the home
OF Mrs. Stillman's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. J. Thomas /" Miss Mary
Porthan, who has been in st. Paul
training as a nurse at the City and
County hospital, is home for visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Matt
Porthan.
Supt. w 2. Chinn OF the Elcor mine
at Gilbert, was in the city, Sunday for
a visit with his mother, Mrs. H Chinn.
&" James Nankervis received his
Dodge, Wednesday, purchased through
y. A Graves. Walter Hemmila
and Fanny Auto, both Of Winton, Sc
cured a license to wed this week.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-20
PUBLIC CAMPS
READY FOR USE

The five camp grounds in the Ely
territory operated by the q. S. forest
service have been opened TO the public
Most popular among them as picnic
places insofar as Ely people are con-
cerned are the Fenske lake camp =
miles north of the city on the Echo
Trail and the South Kawishiwi camp
at Halfway, Is miles south Of town on
the Ely-Finland road.
The other three are all on the Echo
Trail. They are at Portage River. Is
miles out; Meander lake, 81 miles, and
the Sioux river, 40 miles.
Equipped with tables, fireplaces, sup
plies Of wood, water facilities, auto
trailer and tent sites, and IN several
instances lodges, the camps are popular
with both tourists and local people.
They are operated by the forest ser
vice for the convenience Of the public.
and were constructed by CCC enroIlees.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1940-06-20

man Francis Santineau and his wife
and children keep a lonely vigil during
four months Of the year watching for
fires that might endanger Uncle Sans
reserve timber supply. Located SO miles
by airline from Ely, the tower has no
telephone
As unit the radio service available
to the caretakers Of the Superior Ma
Conal forest forms an important cog
in the fire detecting and fighting ma
chlnery. II is one more safeguard that
the federal government has taken in
order TO keep damage b. fire TO a
minimum.
CSE THE MINER WANT AnZf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
BETHLEHEM HORSE SHOW DRAWS WELL

Bethlehem, Aug. 26-The colors oi Savamona Farm, Orange predom- mated in the saddle diviison of the sixth annual Bethlehem Horse Show Saturday, as the two chestnut geld- ings from New Haven County, Crack O. Dawn and Rhumba, were pinned champion three-gaited saddle horse and reserve to champion, respec- lively
 In this heavy hunter program saddle classes were few and far be- tween, but these two chestnuts, rid- den by Melcheior and Pasquale Savarese, brothers, scored blues in their respective height divisions and three other ribbons in the ladies saddle, bridle path hack and chil- dren's hack classes. Then Melchior was placed second to Joey Grogan of Springfield in the AsPCA Good Hands" event, Pasquale placing third in the AfISA model class and event, both of which were won by in the older children's horseman- ship Margaret Ellen Coughlin. ex- pert Wethersfield eQuestrienne.
 It was e notable day for the hunters entries of Tipperary Stables, Watertown, and especially for the thoroughbred. Destiny Rose, winner of blues in the green, lightweight and working hunter class. Jack Prestage, Tipperarys "top hand" event with Clare's Toy, his remark able 0-yearsscid fenccr and e mum. ber Of other rihbonA in well-filled events.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Bocci Tourney
 Gets Under Way

Thursday night of this week, the city,s stand bocci player will roll into the second round of competi- sion, which began Sunday morning at Hamilton Park, with over 20 two-man teams in action. Thurs day night all matches will be rolled under the lights on the No. dia- mond. Results of yesterdays play included:
 L. Carlascio and P. Guilliani de- feated Augie Pistarelli and Louis Ruggeri, 1928 and l2-i.
 L. Garassino and e. Paoloni de- feated Frank Maisto and Louis Rinaldi. 10-i2, 1928 and 1895.
 c. Cantamessa and Cesare Alisi defeated Enio Forchielli and B. Montaquo, i2-B and 1926.
 Charley Rosasco and A. Viarengo defeated Adam Mengacci and R. Camarolli, l2-e and 12-0.
 B. Rosaeco and !. Dclplano de- leated Prank MontonI and Joe Montague. i2-e asid i2-l.
 '. Bostico and b. Cantemesslf dc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
The Broadway
 Bugle
By DAN PARKER

A wearing his fractured jaw wires - Mike Jacobs from Berlin asking the autographs those well known track is hot again for ls4l delivery and no politicians up operations spring bring. Lefty George, York team in the Interstate League n Grove the former weight ate all the stuffed dm himself at the party in honor of his ancey ssa''i st. 'e'' -~S' ilSl '' '''-'ilN
 MIDGET AUTO striking collective bargaining and equitable arrangement of insurance o esnr eia m e avs yae Ih oa @ @ as Yale athletic director in favor of reducing football prices Cornell for next Cornell against the wishes of the coaching Thomas Tracy Stadium there in September Jack sch suggests that Dreakge collected race race the Missouri State Athletic Commission and close s p5sSs for boxer his sector he made up the deficit out of his
 WORD HAS BEEN received for in ' ssre often sehmsins bnukeg and right into machine nest Over Fred sydsm of white Nils ra and had game %he take but judging the number who fail there who cant dish out There have been 0s Mal sner former Dodg has and lost one for Jim BartOns eabes interested in buying the Yankees with s @ s for %ax in in n% s zeaaa % 9 5 uenson the can The Turf Writers awarded the prize for best racing equip discourage the practice pulling fayotes has re 5 na a @ ] x bn ~ s me the board Search which After
 
 expected should disqualified Did ee happened?" Good sports those Chinese
 ILLINOIS STILL REFUSES to license Don Meade kid president of the As will be 52 to-
 
 present CDutch) ufes tell what the stands for Aha! Discovered Daingeeld! The only 1925 which New St. Louis didn't participate the world series 1929 1885 Dolly Stark retired National League umpire his the Western ls9OO its first which the population of the the
 c Coast they ring bell for each scored at the end of half inning.
 sLocUM WHO wrote baseball this nigh thrt donated the Baseball Museum League baseball signed by President James Gilmore another ball
 
 Chief Meyers Indian backop formerly with the Giants Dodgers working the Ashee Cardinal farm has decided try night baseball after hesitation the would cool there after dear old Dixie! The 1927 Tanks out of first place until it tant the Yankee chain leading the the With Babua Garfield Hazleton
 
 High have been shared by Clair Bee which his territory thing Abrams him pasted him With only 39 Referee stopped fight between Willie Orenko Philadelphia ra the Greensboro last because Wes round bleeding So for matter of 3 a knockout.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26

feated F. Marrello and Matteo Pan- dolfo, 12-7, 9-12 and 16-6. A. Faradoddi and Joe Arcari de- feated N. Salcito and M. DiCesare 12-10, 4-12 and 1929.
 M. Deferrari and Carlo defeated Ed Marinelli and N. Cipriano, 12-7, 5-l2 and 1928.
 In another first round match be- tween the teams of L. Plano and F. Marucci vs. Felix Viarengo and Joe Garbarino. each won one game, the third game being postponed until Thursday night.
 In the only match played in the second round. Charley RoSasco and A. Viarengo defeated V. Cantames- sa and Alisi. 12-1 and 1928.
 The schedule for Thursday night in the second round starting at 2 o'clock:
 l.. Carlascio and P. 0uiliani ys. A. Faradoddi and Joe Arcari.
 M. Deferrari and Carlo vs. R Rosasco and J. Delpiano.
 l.. 0arassitio and e. Paolonl vs. BoStico and D. Cantemessa.
 l.. Plano and F. Marucci. bye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

NAV AOSAS OO4N ' @@@NAAS1NOA- Due to the practically impossible condition of Watertown Ave, most of the following list of cars are on display in our conveniently located show room at 379 West Main St. 1889 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan 1888 Oldsmobile Club Coupe 1887 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan 1886 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan CD 1889 Cadillac Conv. Coupe 1897 Cadillac Club Coupe 1897 Cadillac Touring Sedan 1886 Cadillac Pass. Sedan 1888 Dodge Touring Sedan .. 1887 Dodge Touring Sedan 1897 Chevrolet Touring Sedan 1887 LaSalle Conv Sedan 1897 LaSalle Touring Sedan 1887 Buick Club Coupe 1887 Nash-Lafayette Bus. Coupe 1886 Pontiac 2 Door Sedan
 Cadillac, LaSalle, Olds 504 Watertown Ave. Dial 5-114a Also-379 w. Main St. Dial 5-031s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
LIQUOR PERMIT

This is to give notice that l, Oswald J. Noe, of 94 Sylvan Ave-, Waterbury. Conn, have filed an ap- plication dated Aug. 18th, 1940, with the Liquor Control Commission for a Tavern Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the premises, 2 Hickory St., Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by Oswald J. Noe, of 94 Sylvan Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,, and will be conducted by Oswald J. Noe, of 94 Sylvan Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,, as permittee.
 OSWALD J. NOE.
 Dated Aug. 18th, 1940. 8-19-26
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
PEDIGREED CARS
Drive Up Today!

Drive Up Today! 1888 CHEVROLET 4 DIR. SEDAN Finished gun metal. Very low mile- age. Tires like new. Has heater. 1886 PLYMOUTH 4 DIR. SEDAN Dark blue. 1886 DESOTO SEDAN-Finished in black. New duco paint. new tires. Very clean.
 THIS WEEKS SPECIAL 1897 FORD SEDAN-Has radio, heater, white wall tires, fender shields, Mod. No. 85..... $345.00
 Malcolm w. Starr
 DODGE & PLYMOUTH 481 Watertown Ave. Dial 5-1146
 OPEN EVENINGS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Legal Notices
LIQUOR PERMIT

NOTICE OF APPLICAIIUN
 This is to give notice that !, Anthony Teta, of 22S Ledgeside Ave. Waterbury, Conn, have filed an application dated Aug. 26th, 1s4o, with the Liquor Control Com mission for a Package Store Beer Permit for the sale of alcoholic liauor on the premises, 166 West Main St., Waterbury, Conn. The business is owned by Anthony Teta, of 22S Ledgeside Ave, Waterbury Anthony Teta, of 22S Ledgeside ave, Waterbury, Conn.,, as permit
 ANTHONY TETA.
 Dated Aug. S26th, 1940. 8-26-9-3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
PACKARD

FANNNNO FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE we are OPENING A TEMPORARY USED CAR DISPLAY at
 9 FREIGHT ST.
 Between Meadow & Judd Sts) Of course our MAIN LOT at 482 WATERFRONT AVENUE is still open and doing business.
 FREIGHT ST. DISPLAY 1887 Packard Touring Sedan 1898 DeSoto Convertible Coupe 1888 Chevrolet Touring Sedan 1887 Studebaker Touring Sedan 1888 Oldsmobile 2 Dr. Sedan WATERFRONT AVE. DISPLAY 1888 Packard Touring Sedan 1889 Buick Touring Sedan 1889 Oldsmobile Touring Sedan 1889 Dodge Coupe 1888 Cadillac Coupe
 Packard Waterbury, Inc. TWO USED CAR DISPLAYS" 482 Watertown Ave. 9 Freight St. Dial 4-6109 Dial 3-4197
 OPEN EVENINGS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Automobiles
Il Automobiles For Exchange

FOR SALE-Or will exchange for carpenter work, large Q932) 2 pas senger Packard, excellent condition. Dr. s. L. Whitright, 161 E. Main St. Dial 3-8686.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26

SC. Andrews Golf club. organized
 on a Yonkers city lot In 1888, is
 generally recognized as the oldest golf club in America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26
Women Wanted
22 Situations Wanted-Women

WANTED by refined, past middle aged woman position as house. keeper for aged person or couple. Write Box A-62, Waterbury Demo- crat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-26

LOST-Black Pom. dog, white spot on chest, red collar. License No. 24e6. Reward. 282 So. Leonard St. Tel. 4-6345.