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the Rat Is concerned. Once she had
followed him under the barn and
there he had turned on her and
bitten her and actually driven her
out. Black Pussy always tried to
excuse herself for being driven out
by trying to believe that she didn't
have room under there to fight.
But the fact remains that from that
day on she never really tried to
catch Robber the Rat. Often he
boldly came out from under the
barn and always Black Pussy pre-
tended not to see him.
So, now to hear the bold, savage
Robber squealing with fear was
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Sure Bettor' Sues
For Rioht to Pick En-
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES.-Rich G. Scott
is so sure he can win money on the
races that he has brought suit
against Santa Anita race track fol
right of access to the betting
windows. For reasons not explained
he charges, he was barred from the
grounds.
Scott makes his winning claim
official by alleging the custer "de-
prives him Of his means Of 1--we
uhood."
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would slip away to the barn to
give Nibbler the Mouse a little ex-
citement.
It was on one of these occasions
that Black Pussy heard Robber the
Rat, who lives under the barn floor,
squealing as if in great fright. Now,
this was surprising to say the least.
Often she had heard Robber squeal,
but usually it was in anger. You
know there is no one with more
ugly disposition than Robber the
Rat. But this time that squeal was
q squeal Of fear. Black Pussy pricked
up her ears. She Is always inter-
ested IN anything In which Robber
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Amt is strange, Baby, the places
you amt allowed t. go, on account
they is dangerous? 1t looks lots
nicer than little safe places you
is at!
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there would always be plenty to do. v

there would always be plenty to do.
Several times she had tried to steal
up on the little folks who came to
eat so thankfully the food put out
for them under the apple tree in
the old orchard, but every time
Farmer Browns boy had caught her
She didn't like to think of all that
had happened before her master
had made her understand that she
wasn't to hunt there, no matter how
much she wanted to. It had been
painful lesson, but she had
learned it finally. So, she would
watch from q distance and when
she could no longer stand it she
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LETTER-OUT
Fontuine Fox

to spell the word
center column opposite
have IeeredOut correctly
truths
Answe to Saturdays LETTER-OUT.
QUOTERS-OUSTER Gt puts them out.
(wavered).
armer).
FACU1TY-FAUITY dts perfect).
(K) QUAISERs- honest mani.
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jolly Polly
4 Little Chat on English
By JOS. ]. FRISCH.

L. c. R.-"A Nova Scotian boy
has run away" is the correct form,
not "has ran away" Ran is never
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Don't Take My
Word for 1t
BY FRANK COLBY.
Bethlehem
A town In Judeu, the birthplace
OF Jesus.
BY FIR
Bethlehem

Do not say Beth -luh ham, p"
rhyming the third syllable with am,
ham.
Would you believe that bedlam
"a lunatic asylum, a madhouse) has
even a remote connection with
Bethlehem? 1t is, as a matter of
fact, the same word in a shortened
form.
This is the way it came about. In
the 18th century, the London hos
pital, ST. Mary Of Bethlehem, began
to devote itself exclusively to caring
for the insane. The British apti-
tude for telescoping soon shortened
the name to Bethlehem, which in
time became Bedlam.
Before long, the name Bedlam was
applied to any asylum for the in
sane. From the continued uproar
characteristic of asylums, bedlam
without the capital b later came
in use as a general term for any din
or noisy confusion.
In much the same manner, the
name Magdalene has given us the
word maudlin (tearful, excessively
sentimentaD, because for centuries
painters have drawn Mary Magda-
lene with eyes red and swollen with
weeping.
Correct pronunciation: Firs t
choice, BETH lee -um. Second choice,
BETH lee hem.
Capitals indicate syllables to be
accented)
For a personal answer to your
questions about words, send
stamped, Scent, self addressed
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Points for Parents

A friendly relationship between
in-laWS depends, to a large degree,
upon their ability to achieue a
friendly trdnkness.
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used with has, have or had. He
ran all the way" He has run all
the way" "She ran a close race"
"She has run a close race" "They
ran across the street" They have
run across the street."
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Solution to Yesterdays Puzzle

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For personal answer to your
questions about words, send
stamped, Scent, self addressed
envelope to Frank Colby in care
of The Evening Star.
Evening star., 1940-07-28

attend the wedding of their cousin.
Miss Ophelia Berry Whittet, to Mr..
Eugene Quivey of Philadelphia.
Miss Louise Backus and Miss Jac-
quelin Cochran, accompanied by
Miss Anaise Harding of Washington,
left yesterday for Virginia Beach.
Miss Backus brothers, Mr.. Curtis
B. Backus of Fredericksburg and
Mr.. William Backus of Alexandra,
and Mr. John Wilson Davis and Mr..
Henry Ferneyhough will leave today
for a vacation at Virginia Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther H. Dudley
and their son, Eastman Waller Dud-
ley. are spending two weeks at
Orkney Springs, Va.
Willards are Spending
Week End at Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur D. Willard
are spending the week END at Vir-
ginia Beach.
Mrs. Arthur Herbert and Miss
Anne c. Garter are visiting in At
lantic City.
Mr.. John w. Howard and his son.
John w. Howard. jr., left yesterday
for Marthas Vineyard, Mass.
Mrs William M. Reardon is visit
ing Mrs. J. Clinton Smoot in North
Wilkesboro, N. c.
Miss Corinne T. Reardon and Miss
Mary Walker Dickinson returned
yesterday from two-week trip
through the Blue Ridge and Great
Smoky Mountains.
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Social Notes
OF Week at
Fairfax
Miss McCandlish
Of Baltimore Visits
Richardson's

FAIRFAX, Va, July 27. - Miss
Sally McCandlish of Baltimore,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
J. McCandlish of Hancock, Md,
arrived yesterday to visit her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Dawson Richardson. in their home,
White House. Miss Janet Leiniger
of New York also is a guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Richardson and the Misses
Randolph and Phyllis Richardson.
Miss Priscilla Watson, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren N. Watson, is
visiting Miss Wilda Peck of Chevy
Chase, in Miss Peck's summer cot
tage at Tiverton. r. l.
Wednesday Mrs. Watson and her
son. Mr.. Neal Watson, will join Miss
Watson and with her will motor to
South Harpswell, Me. where they
will visit Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Watson
Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Weber
Of Cedar avenue are spending sew
eral weeks on a motor trip through
the National Parks
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh B. Marsh are
expected to return to their apart
ment early this week following a
weeks vacation spent IN Tappahan-
mock, Va
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E. Beard, Mr..
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Great Lakes.
Miss Katherine Taylor and Miss
Elizabeth Swan are spending their
vacation at Virginia Beach.
Mrs. Maude G. Laidlaw left this
week for Toronto, Canada, to visit
her sister, Mrs. E. j. Flynn. She
also plans to visit her son and
daughter-in-law DR.. and Mrs. Blake
Laidlaw, in Rochester, N. Y.
Mrs. James Drew Marshall, her
small daughter, Elizabeth Drew, and
her aunt, Miss Louise Aitcheson,
will return this week from Cape
May, N. J.
Miss Anne Baker of Hampstead,
Long Island, is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Waller Barrett Smith.
Mrs. Richard Craddock and Miss
Betty Craddock have returned from
visit Of several weeks with Mrs.
Craddock's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
B. Latimer, in Fredonia, Kans.
Miss Elizabeth Popkins and Miss
Marie DoWney, with friends from
Washington, are on West Indian
cruise.
Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Warheld
and Misses Eula and Beulah Pender-
grass are visiting in Buck Falls, Pa.
Miss Minnie Henderson is spend
ing the remainder of the summer
with her cousin, Mrs. David Lannon,
at Mattapoisett, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Martin
are spending two weeks at Asbury
Park, N J.
Mrs. F. A. Gilmore, jr., and her
house guest, Mrs. William B. Miller
OF Jacksonville, Fla, are spending
several days in New York City.
Mrs. w. E. Gardner and her young
daughter of Oakland, Calf, are
visiting the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. T. Humphrey.
Evening star., 1940-07-28
Social News of Interest
To Alexandria Residents
Macdonald Douglasses and Party
Of Is Leave on Three.Week
Trip to Mexico

Mr. and Mrs Macdonald Douglass and Of Is leaving
today for hreeweek with fveday
visits to interesting of the the
include Mrs James Elliott Mrs Caroline Charlotte
Cauley Miss Genevieve
ngton Mrs J. Porter Furd Helen City,
Willie Charlottesville
Barbara Schehon Wright Milton Fairfax.
Gertrude Cry Miss Lillian Cy Kathleen Douglass
Alexandria.
Mrs Charles M shepperson and her daughters Mrs Booker
Powell Richmond
Evening star., 1940-07-28

Mr. and Mrs Henry Anderson are
spending two weeks at Virginia
Beach.
Dr.. J. Cameron McCluer and his
mother and sister moved this week
to their new home at Belle Haven.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Whiting
are visiting the latters parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin Moore, in Char
lotte, N. c.
Miss Julia Bragg has been the
guest for two weeks of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. P. Adcock, at Esmont, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Peyton
Nicholson and Mr.. and Mrs Chester
william Fannon have left for
Evening star., 1940-07-28
Miss Virginia Reid
Married Tuesday

Mrs. Edith M. Reid of Ferndale,
Md, has announced the marriage
of her daughter, Miss Virginia Reid.
to Mr.. Joseph w Hopkins, jr. The
wedding took place Tuesday in
Warrenton.
The bride wore white. with cor
sage of gardenias and carried a
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prayer book. The only attendants
were Mr.. and Mrs. D. NJ hampton,
brother-inlaw and sister of the
bride.
After short wedding trip Mr..
and Mrs. Hopkins will occupy their
new home at Bay Ridge, Md.
Evening star., 1940-07-28

Roy B. Davis, ir., and Miss Lucy
Blake will leave tomorrow for
Blaksburg, Va, to attend meetings
of the Institute of Rural Affairs,
which will be held at the Virginia
Polytechnic Institute.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-04
WILSON-BOETCHER WEDDING
THURSDAY

The marriage of Miss Geraldine
Wilson, and Edward Boetcher, both
of GAINESVILLE, will take place Thurs
day, July 4, at 1918 a. M, in the
First Church of Christ, GAINESVILLE.
Rev. Paul N. Runk, pastor, will Of
ficiate. The attendants will be Miss
Irene Thomas and Charles Boetcher,
the latter, brother of the BRIDE
groom. Ushers will be Wayne and
William Boetcher, nephews of Mr.
Boetcher. Miss Wilson is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy E.
Wilson, of GAINESVILLE, formerly of
Bristol township, and is a grand
daughter of Mrs. Ross Wilson of
this place. She is a graduate OF
GAINESVILLE high school, and for the
past three years has held a secretar-
ial position with the Mosaic Tile
company, GAINESVILLE. Mr.. Boetcher
is son of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Boetcher of GAINESVILLE. He attend
ed GAINESVILLE high school. He is
also employed at the Mosaic Tile
company Immediately following the
ceremony, a wedding dinner will be
served at the Crest farm. Guests
will include the bridal party and
members of the immediate families.
During the afternoon the young cou-
pie will leave on a wedding trip and
upon their return will establish
their home in GAINESVILLE.
The announcement and approach
ing wedding of Miss Wilson and Mr..
Boetcher was made several weeks
ago, since which number of social
functions have been held cOmpli-
menting Miss Wilson.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-04
FIELD DAY AND OK ROAST
THURSDAY, JULY 18

With arrangements rapidly TAX
ing concrete form, the outlook for
the Morgan County Conservation
Councils OK roast and field day be-
comes increasingly encouraging. ac-
cording to members of the commit
tee in charge. The big day, which
will be held at the fair grounds,
Thursday, July IS, is being staged
by the council to raise funds for a
bounty on gray foxes, thereby sup
plying a means for fighting the men
ace of the gray fox which has
proved SO troublesome of late years.
Featuring an OK roast in the ey-
ening between the hours of and z
O'Clock, the field day will get off to
start at noon with a trap shoot
which will last from 1 to o'clock.
Coincidental with this will be a
dog show sponsored by the County
Coon Hunters association and an
animated program of athletic con-
tests under Coach j. A. Rich. This
latter program will include so yard
and 100 yard dash competition for
both boys and girls; three-legged
race for boys; fat mems and fat
wOmens tug o war and bicycle
race, chicken catching contest and a
colored "free for all'' battle in the
ring. Prizes will be awarded all
winners. Tickets can be purchased
from members in almost any part
of the county at Csc, including adj
mission to the field and price OF
dinner.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-04
REV. AND MRS. A. N. GROVE
MARRIED 40 YEARS

On June 27, Rev. and Mrs. A. N.
Grove, formerly of this place, and
now of Cleveland, were delightful
ly entertained at their new home,
by their children, the occasion being
their 10th wedding anniversary. At
$50 p. M, chicken dinner was
served The centerpiece was a
beautiful decorated wedding cake,
which graced the table.
Etienne Grove read very interest
ing letters from his brother, Ken
meth Grove, also one from his
brother Kendall and wife, who were
unable to be present. Nelson Grove
in his pleasing manner reviewed
the family life of the Groves, it's
many joys, the interesting and also
the comical side of minister's fam
lily. He also surprised his parents
with q gift from the children-a
beautiful teapot which contained a
roll of new bank notes. Speeches
were also made by Rev. Grove and
DR.. E. P. Grove. Frances and Ruth
planned the successful and happy
gathering. Also present were Mrs.
Nelson Grove, Rosemary and Mrs.
Etienne Grove A number of greet
ings and letters were received from
the Ad Astra club, and other friends
of McCOnnelSyille.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-04
MRS. WILLIAM COMBS DIES

Mrs. Don Patterson of this place,
received word of the death of her
cousin, Celia Newberry Combs, at
her home in Columbus, Monday af-
ternoon. Mrs. Combs was born near
Stockport, the daughter of the late
P. B. and Lavina Thompson New
berry, and a niece of the late j. W.
Newberry of this place, father of
Mrs. Patterson. She married Will
liam Combs of New Lexington and
they moved to Columbus, wherc
their daughter, Mabel Combs taught
at O. S. U. The husband and
daughter, Mrs. Mabel Joyce, and a
granddaughter survive. An only
sister, Mrs. Killers blanche New
berry, died several years ago.
Short funeral services were held
at the late home in Columbus Tues
day evening at 1880, with further
services held at the home of Mrs.
Teal in New Lexington today WED
nesday) at 1 o'clock, and interment
made at New Lexington Mrs. Don
Patterson; Mrs. Frank Hammond,
of Chesterhill; Mrs. Ray Dewitt and
Mrs. C. M. Newberry of Stockport,
will attend the funeral today.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-04
TUCKER-COFFMAN NUPTIALS

The marriage of Cecil Tucker
and Miss Lillian Coffman, both OF
this place, was solemnized last
Thursday evening at $50 o'clock at
Ashland, Ky. The single ring cere-
mony was used. Clay Shields of
Marietta witnessed the ceremony.
The bride was dressed in navy blue
with white accessories. Mrs. Tuck
er is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Coffman of Center town
ship. She is a graduate of Beverly
high school, and for some time has
been employed with the H. White &
company department store. Mr.,
Tucker is a son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Tucker of this place, and is
employed in Marietta with Merry 4
Cisler, contractors.
Mrs. Tucker will continue her po-
sition here for a time at Whites
store, and later she and her hus-
band plan to reside in Marietta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-04
MRS. Il. B. ADREAN GIVEN
PLEASANT SURPRISE

Mrs. Mildred Adrean, wife OF
Sheriff L. B. Adrean, was pleasantly
surprised Sunday in honor of her
birthday. Sheriff and Mrs. Adrean
visited Saturday night in GAINESVILLE
with Mr.. Adrean's sister, Mrs. Chas.
Stowe, and also visited their son
Raymond Adrean, and family, of
Steubenville, who were camping in
a cottage at Philo. When they re-
turned here Sunday noon with their
son Raymond, and family, they
found relatives and friends to the
number of 40 at their home. A pic
mic dinner was served. The table
was centered with two large cakes
one birthday cake with candle
decorations The other cake was
topped with a miniature bride and
groom, in honor of the 30th we'd
ding anniversary of Sheriff and Mrs.
Adrean The honor guest received
several gifts. The afternoon was
spent socially; and special features
included readings by George w. Du-
vail and Attorney G. o. McGonagle,
and little Miss Carolyn Lou Adrean
sang.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-04
NURSES HOME DAMAGED
BY FIRE

The interior of one of the rooms
on the second floor at the nurses
home of Rocky Glen sanatorium was
considerably damaged by fire Sun
day night. Origin of the blaze is
not known. Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Will
son of this place who drove past
the sanatorium about 10 o'clock saw
the fire blazing in one of the cur
tains and gave the alarm. The fire
men responded and succeeded in
putting out the blaze, and did splen-
did work in keeping it from spread
ing to other rooms. Some damage
was done by smoke and water.
The nurses home is across the
road from the administration build
ing, and cottages. 1t contains 10
bed rooms, and a recreation room.
The loss, estimated from $1,000 to
$4,000, is covered by insurance.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-04
DEATH TAKES HERBERT
v. NEFF

Herbert V. Neff, So, of Columbus,
died in a doctors office in that city,
Tuesday, of heart attack. He was
custodian of the old federal build
ing, Columbus, and was native Of
this county He had resided in Co.
lumbus for about Is years. Mr..
Neff, who had been in good health,
was stricken with the attack when
about his work. He was a Mason,
holding membership in the higher
degrees Surviving are his wife,
Sarah; three sons, Harold, Vernon
and Carl Neff; his mother, Mrs.
Martha Neff, and two sisters, Mrs.
Gordon Null and Mrs. Cleo Glitter.
Funeral services will be held in
Columbus Friday morning, with in
terment in Duncan Falls cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-04
RUFUS X. BROWN ON CON-
SERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD

AT the meeting of the Muskingum
| Conservancy court held Saturday.
Rufus X. Brown of this place, was
| named as director of the board OF
| directors to fill the vacancy caused
| by the death of Thomas Haley OF
Dover, who died Dec. 23, 1889.
There were four applicants for the
position. Mr.. Brown who is presi-
| dine of the Brown Manly Plow COM
pany and president of the Malta
National bank, has long been inter-
| ested in flood control problems. and
it is highly pleasing to his many
friends to know that this honor has
been conferred upon him.
The court also felt that this Sec
ton of the district should be repre-
sented, and a more capable or bet
ter appointment could not have been
made. Mr. Brown was named to
serve the remaining term of Mr..
Haley. The regular terms from now
on are for five years. The other
members of the board who serve
with Mr.. Brown are Newton Mans
field of Mansfield, an army engi-
neer, and graduate from West
Point, and Charles II. Spencer,
newspaper publisher of Newark. The
directors have been meeting the
first and fourth Wednesdays of each
month.
The district court, which is made
up Of the common pleas judges Of
the 18 counties in the district,
Judge Carlos NJ Riecker is one Of
them) has approved the lease trans
ferring the conservancy lakes to the
Ohio Division of Conservation for a.
period of IA years. The price is So
per water acre per year, for four
years, and then increased to $3.50
per water acre. This rental will
yield the district approximately
$4,000 yearly which will be ap-
piled toward retiring of the con-
servancy bonds. There will also be
other rental income, including that
from certain lands. In all the gov
ernment has about 100000 in
vested in this conservancy district.
Adds Strength To Board
This mornings Times Recorder
says editorially:
Rufus K. Brown of McConnels-
vile, named member of the board
of directors of the Muskingum Wa
tershed Conservancy District at a.
meeting of the conservancy court at
New Philadelphia last Saturday is
an ideal man for the post.
Mr.. Brown, who succeeds the late
Thomas j. Haley of Dover, is a pio-
neer advocate of flood control, hav-
ing been one of the prime movers in
the old -Tuscarawas
Flood Control organization which
laid the groundwork for the Mus
klngum Watershed Conservancy Dis
trict
The new director of the flood dis
trlct is president of the Brown
Manly Plow company of Malta.
He is thoroughly conversant with
the flood problems of the Musking-
um Watershed and will bring to his
associates on the board, Charles TT.
Spencer of Newark and Newton
Mansfield of Ashland a wealth Of
experience with flood problems.
Members of the conservancy court
are to be congratulated upon their
selection of Mr.. Brown as the third
member of the board of directors
of the Muskingum Watershed Con-
seryancy District. He adds strength
to the board"
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-04
PAST MATRONS MEET

Mrs. Edna Betz presided at the
business meeting of the Past Ma
irons organization of Valley Chap
ter, No. 10, 0. E. S., following
o'clock luncheon at the Betsy Mills
club, Marietta, last Thursday Thir-
teen of the 81 members were in at
tendance. Section No. 8 composed
of Mrs. Ella Manly, Mrs. Beryl
Coulson, Mrs. Nellie Fox, Mrs. Fan
ME Richardson, and Mrs. Alice Man
ly were hostesses, and furnished
transportation for the group. Sew
eral changes in the policy OF the
organization were made effective
and the election of officers resulted
in the election of Mrs. Nellie Fox,
president; Mrs. Clara D. Miller, vice
president; Mrs Ota Smith, =. secre-
tary; Mrs. Blanche Bell, treasurer.
The next meeting will be in Septem-
ber, with group No. 1, in charge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1940-07-04
DONNA ELLIS BUYS
BEAUTY PARLOR

Miss Donna Ellis has purchased
the Carolyn beauty shop here which
is located in the Fouts building,
next to the Blue Bell, and has been
under the management of Caroline
Tavenner Willfong. Possession was
given July 1. Miss Ellis is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Ellis,
superintendent and matron of the
Morgan county home. She was
member of this years graduating
class of M. GIN. high school, and
will enter a school of beauty cul-
ture in Columbus soon. Mrs. Helen
Berry Lawrence will be employed
as manager of the shop, and Miss
Louise Abel as opera The name4
has been changed to "Donna'ss
Beauty Shop