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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
Grocer Pleasantly Shocked when Paid
 23-Year-0Id Bill

SEATTLE, March 16. Paul Ringseth, grocery proprietor, has re- newed his faith in human nature. Twenty-three years ago when Ring seth operated store in the Liven- good minnig camp near Fairbanks, two miners ran up a joint bill to- taling $644 A year or two later Ringseth moved to Seattle with the bill still unpaid.
 Last week the grocer received a telephone call from one of the min CTS who said: T am still mining in Alaska and making a pretty good living I want to pay my half of that bill"
 Shortly after the man went to the store and paid up.
 Two leading ports of both So- viet Russia and Finland are j To- cated on the gulf coast of the Isthmus of karelia Leningrad and Viipuri (Viborg)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
NORTH SEA S0UTHB0UND
 TO SEATTLE

The steamer Mort h Sea sailed south late yesterday afternoon with a long list of passengers from Ju- reau booked for Seattle and inter pert"
 For Seattle passengers were: c. II. Hoffman, Mike Gavril. George Alfors, Mrs. George Alfors, Erling Johnson, J. Rebobliati, Gordon Phil lipis, Charles Petry, Mrs. George Benson. Terry Rudolph, Tom Ru- dolph. Joe Render, Jr., John P. Jen- kins, Vonnie Lee Rudolph, Mrs. Tom Rudolph, Ann Thompson Mrs. E. Jones. Newton Parks, Arthur Han sen, Herbert Kakala, Ted Childers, George Copp, Sid Thompson, Wal ter Hellan, Peter Chernoff, Roy Smith, Joe Thibodeau
 To Ketchikan-R. J. Sommers, Paul Strand, Robert Turner, J. G.. Shepard. F. N West
 To Petersburg Elmer Hansen, Andy Taylor, Pete Behrs and Bill Chapman.
 To Wrangell-Martha Ukas, Mrs. F. Richfield, Mrs Donna Brown, Mrs. M. A. Cromer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE UNITED, STATES COM MISSIONER'S tEX % FFIC c c PROBATE) COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, JUL NEAU COMMISSIONERS PRE- CINCT.
 In the Matter of the Estate oi ADOLPH FRANK COSTENOBLE deceased
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the undersigned was, on the 18th day of March, l940, duly ap- pointed administrator of the estate of ADOLPH FRANK COSTENO- BILE, deceased, and that letters testamentary therefor on said day were duly issued to the under signed
 All persons having claims against said estate are hereby required to present the same. with proper vou- chers, and duly verified, within six (6) months from the date of this Notice to the undersigned admin istrator at the office of his attor- neys, R. E. Robertson and M F. Monagle, at 206 Seward Building, Juneau, Alaska.
 Dated at Juneau, Alaska, this 18th day of March, 1940
 GORDON GRAY,
 Administrator. Publication dates, March 16-23-30, April 6, 1940.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
Officers Installed
 By Martha Society

The Martha Society met for a potluck luncheon at 1:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the parlors of the Northern Light Presbyter- ian Church. Following the lunch con there was community singing with Mrs. RobertWhite as accom- panist
 Officers for the new year were then installed as follows: Mrs. Katherine Hooker, President; Mrs L. E. Witte, First President; Mrs. E. M. Richardson, Second Vice President; Mrs Sidney Thompson, Treasurer, and Mrs. R. H. Gillespie, Secretary.
 Members presented bouquet to the new President and buttonieres to the other officers outgoing Mrs. Stacey Norman was presented with gift.
 The Rev John A. Glasse gave a short talk to the society on the work of the church.
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
FAIR(HILD FLOWN
 ON ISLAND TRIP

Shell Simmons flew out with the baby Fairchild today for Chichagot and Sitka with K. Kezele for Chich- agof and Ruth Young, roundtrip to Sitka.
 John Amundsen was to fly to Pclaris-Taku with freight and pas sengers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
MARINE NEWS
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
NORTtsBOTN,D

, NORTHBOTND } Tcngass scheduled to arrive . . 6.o'clock Sunday night. Yukon due Tuesday, Should ! } have four days mail aboard. . , Ncrthland due Tuesday. SCHEDULED SAiLINGS } Taku scheduled to sail from . ) Seattle March 19 at 9 p. m. . ! Mount Mckinley scheduled to . sail from Seattle March 20 . at 9 a. m. North Sea scheduled to sail . from Seattle March p at 10 . a. m. SOUTHBOUND SAUINGS Princess Louise scheduled to .
 arrive at o'clock tomorrow .
 morning and sails south at 8 .
 o'clock.
 Alaska scheduled southbound 7
 Monday. .
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
29 ABOARD
 YUKON FOR
 THIsp0R1

SEATTLE, March l6 Steame, Yukon sailed for Southeast and SouthwestAlaska ports during the noon hour today with PIP first class and l24 steerage passengers aboard
 Passengers booked for Juneau in- clude the following:
 A. B. Cain, Mrs. Ingrid George sen, O. w. Schubert, Arnold Swan son, Agnes Jones, Sam Palmer, R. Westbrook, Winston Jones.
 Louise Skinner. Wilbur Irving. Dr. Noble Dick, E. c. Jacobs, R. Phil lips, MT. and Mrs. w. Walker, w. Walker, Jr.
 William Friend, M. Maruchi, MT. and Mrs. E. Q. Jacobson, Henry Houck, Ralph Ferandini, Ernest Gal braith.
 c. J. Newlin, Mrs R. D. Merrill. R. B. Earling, w. T. Stafford, Mrs. William Fletcher. Ray E. Daley.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
U. S. Mail Carrier M. $. OAR I

LcdVcS rcfry ohp, SuHCd"
 every Wednesday at am. For PETERSBURG, KAKE, PORT ALEXANDER and WAY PORTS
 For Information Haugen Transportation Co. Red ell Freight must be on city dock not later than P. M. Tuesday
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16
LOCAL SAiLINGS

LOCAL SAfLINGS
 EStebeth scheduled to sail every Wednesday at p. m. for Sit ka and wayports.
 , Dart leaves every Wednesday at 2 a. m. for Petersburg, Port Alexander, Rake and way , ports.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16

Todav's News Today-Empire
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16

Three Presidents of the United States died on the nations birth day. July 4-John Adams, Jefferson and Monroe. One was born on July 4-Calvin Coolidge.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16

Emp,re classifreds bring results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-03-16

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
BY VIM. F. MCKINNEY America'S Card Authority

While Mrs Benjamin M. Colder has yet to win her first national championship, she has already won the rating of a woman life master and will probaly be the second wo- man to win full life mastership. At recent tournament in Atlantic City, she had the distinction of win ming three of the four champion ships, the women's pair, mixed pair and open pair, losing out only in the team-of -four. She has won more than l6 championships this year.
 suppose there is no greater thrill in bridge than the execution of a successful squeeze play, and the double squeeze is quite rare, Tn to- days hand Mrs. Colder won the opening lead with dummy's ace of diamonds and led the three of clubs, West won and came back with a diamond
 Now most players would make the mistake of trying to run the clubs Mrs. Colder, however, decided that she would first set the stage for squeeze play in case the club suit did not break. So she caShed her four good heart tricks and the queen of diamonds, discarding two clubs from her own hand.
 Returning to her hand with the ace Of spades she cashed the king and queen Of clubs. You will note that in order to protect the club suit, East had to let go
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
Contract Bridge
CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB

Top scorers in the Monday after noon session of the Cornell Con- tract club conducted by Mrs. John c. Moriarty at 60 Linden street were North and South Mrs. Timothy Col lins and Miss Rhea Aubertin l0l E; Mrs. John McManus and Mrs. Jo- seph Kelley 91ia. East and West Mrs. James Duncan and Mrs. Ralph Crfne 97; Mrs. William McReynolds Nand Mrs. Norman Cables 93. The official standing is Mrs. Pettijean and Mrs. Doherty 595; Mrs. Bull ger and Mrs. Schmidt 583; Mrs. Ryan and Mrs Walsh 546; Mrs Reynolds and Mrs Cables 543h.
 In the Monday evening tourna- lnent the scorers were: North and South; MT. and Mrs. John Finley 69; Mrs. John Panelitis and Mrs. Robert Treat 66. East and West. Mrs, Franklin Johnson and Mrs Frank Clarity 66la; Miss Mildred Holland and Miss Janice Maia 60 Tho official standing is: Miss Sulli- var and Miss McCarty, POI; Mrs Johnson and Mrs. Garrity l3ts; Mrs Treat and Mrs Panolitis l85H, i, Mrs, Royand Mrs Reusch, l34h.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
Personal

Miss Elizabeth Ferguson of East Main street left Tuesday to spend the next seven months at Miami Beach, Fla.
 MT. and Mrs. Roland Phaneuf of Bristol announce the birth of & son, Roger Joseph, born at the Bristol hospital, Monday, November 4th. Mrs. Phaneuf Is the former Pauline Russell of this city.
 MT. and Mrs. H. J. Friez of this city explored the famous Endless Caverns at New Market, Va, while on a motor trip through the Shen- andoah Valley of Virginia.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas F. Flana- gan of Arch street were the week. end guests in Baltimore of their son Harold Flanagan, who is a seminary student there.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
Weddings
Coming Events

mems Society dance, Concordia hall.
 November 16-State Mems Bible Glasses convention.
 November 6-Mendelssohn Male Chorus concert, Buckingham hall.
 November 17-Sons of Abruzzi show and dance, Turn hall.
 November 17-Chi Alpha Sigma Sorority dinner dance, Waverly Inn.
 November 17-Mrs. Branson De- Cou at Second church forum.
 November 18-Rossi and Freed- man recital, Davenport hall.
 November 19-Bundles for Britain concert, Temple hall.
 November 20-Nosahogan Lodge, Gay Mir eties," Temple hall
 November 23-N. E. Trojans A. c. dance, North End Y. M. c. A.
 November 23-Court Verdi anni- versary program, Liberty hall.
 November "A - Branson DeCou, lecturer, Second church forum.
 November 26 - Mattatuck Art series concert, Womens Club.
 November 27 Women's Educa- tional Club dance, The Elton.
 November 27-Sacred Heart H. s. Alumnae dance, Temple hall.
 November 27-Bachelors' Thanks giving dance, Waterbury Country Club.
 November 29-L'Amitie Sorority dinner dance, Wright's Inn.
 The St. Paul's Methodist church's annual fair will be held Wednesday and Thursday evenings, November 18th and 14th at the church rooms on East Farm street. There will be entertainment both nights and a supper served each night. The We'd nesday night supper will be spon- sored by the Pollyanna club and on Thursday night by the Woman's Society of Christian Service.
 At exercises held last night at the Mill Plain church by the Henry s. Chase Parent-Teacher associa- tion Mrs. Henry F. Van Horsten of Manchester avenue was installed president. Mrs. Tennant Elwin waz installing officer. Other officers in- stalled were Mrs. A. H. Spagnola vice president; Mrs. Raymond Fowler. secretary; Mrs. Earl Fenn treasurer; and Mrs. Arthur Legare, historian. A social hour followed the business session. Twenty four members of the association were present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12

A surprise miscellaneous shower was held Thursday evening. Nov 2, at Suozzos Grill in honor of Miss Stella Valencis who is to be mar ried on Nov. g to Joseph Vitkaus- kas.
 Those attending were as follows: Emma Capone, Nellie Duggan, Ruth Tanning, Esther s. Salini, Adelaide Miller, Sabina Lines, Peggy Craig, Abbia Reilly Mae Kluttig, Ruth Kearns, Sally Brovick, Lucille Klish, Rebecca Hovey, Madeline Fromm Mrs. Edward Hozubin, Esther Mel chino, Gertrude Stephens, Marion Phelan, Helen Hurley, Mary Alu- bauskas, Kathleen Fleming Nora ORourke, Michele De Biase, Helen Smith, Rose Kielty, Roberta Kearl, Mary Platt, Jane Cunningham, Eve lyn Lickley, s. Dolores Paoloni, Pauline Austin, Edna Kott, Ann Sloboda, Gertrude Houlihan, Vir- ginia Moore, Helen Reihl, Helen Hurley, Katherine Grove, Mary Tobin, Lynn Spender, Ludia Diam ciola, Kathleen Dillman, Margery Service, Lee Silvestro, Syd Griffin, Winnona Osgood, Alice Palmquist, Marion Johnson, Margaret Reich enbach, Olga Clark, Helen Masone, Marcella Mack, Mae Reynolds Pa tricia Logan, Rose Ciresi. Marcella Andvikis, Lucille D. Long, Rose Grove, Patricia Alishausky, Betty Rich, Helen Joyce, w. A. Houston, Jane Phelan, Lee De Biase, Laura Commisa.
 The Grace Methodist Epworth League will meet November IT for a discussion on Youth problems. To- night a rally of the Waterbury dis trict will take place with a discus sion on War or World Brotherhood On Wednesday evening. November 20 the speaker will be Rev. Er- nest F. Weise. Beginning Novem- ber 20 the regular meetings will be he'd Wednesday evenings instead of on Sunday evenings.
 There will be meeting tomorrow night at the Hotel Elton of the Irish American Auxiliary at 8 o'clock. Arrangements will be made at this time for Christmas festivi- ties. All members are urged to at- tend.
 Mrs. Orton P. Camp of Randolph avenue is acting as hostess this af- ternoon at 5 o'clock for a meeting of the Inter-Racial committee. Her bert S. Smith, general secretary of the Y. M. c. A., is secretary of the ] group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Dr. WiH l Address Students

St. Margarets school and the Connecticut League of Nations as- sociation is sponsoring a talk by Dr. Frank G. Boudreau, president of the League of Nations Association, Inc, tomorrow afternoon at the school at 4:45 o'clock. Dr. Boudreaus subject is to be "The Present Crisis and the Coming Peace." Tea will be served at 4.
 Dr. Boudreau is an American phy- sician who has studied health work in various sections of the world, and has served in his present capacity for many years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
DOCTORS WARN FOLKS WHO ARE CONSTIPATED-

ITS SAID constipation causes many human discomforts--headachey. lack of energy and mental dulness being but a few. BUT DON'T WORRY
 For years A noted Ohio Doctor, Dr. r. M. Edwards, successfully treated scores of patients for constipation with his famous Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets now sold by druggists everywhere.
 Olive Tablets, being purely scgctablc, are wonderful! They not only gently yet thoroughly cleanse the bowels but ALSO assist liver bile flow to help digest fatty foods. Test their goodness TONIGHT without fail! 15t. 30e, 60t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
. McKENNEY'S BRIDGE QUIZ
Winner of 16 Championships Shows How to Execute
 Double SnueeZe

This is the last of scr'es of hands played by Philadelphia cX- perts who will compete in the na- tiOnal tournament at Philadcl- phia the week of December 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
LAVISH ARIZONA" PLANS

Tucson, Ari2., Is SO determined Co outdo all other cities in staging a world premier, that. for Columbia s Arizona the festivities will begin on Armistice Day, November ilth, and will continue for six days. Sev- eral hundred Hollywoodites-includ- ing Jean Arthur, William Holden, Warren William and scores of cor- respondents-plan to participate in the premiere this month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
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spades, but then the clubs squeezed West in diamonds and spades.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
ELTON CONTRACT GLIB

The results in the Monday even- ing contract club conducted by Mrs. w. s. Smith at the Hotel Elton wee as follows First division, New ell Mitchell and David Babson, 98 F 1; Herman Rehm and Robert Allen, 86Is; second division. Miss Frances Cassidy and Miss Eva Johnson, 841a Mrs. James Ross and Mrs. Edward Balthazar, 8l. The official standing, Walter Geraghty and Francis Sul- livan. 62, and Rehm and Allen, 57, of the first division; and Johnson Cassidy, l49, and MT. and Mrs. R. Sherwood l34is, in the second di- vision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
Hospital Aid
 Run1n1age Sale

The regular fall rummage sale sponsored by St. Mary's Hospital Aid society will be held Thursday and Friday of this week at 58 South Main street. Mrs. Joseph McGinniss, president, is in charge, and will be assisted by officers and directors. Articles may be brought to the ad- dress, 58 South Main street all day Wednesday where someone will be in charge. Donations may also be sent in during the sale. Those who cannot bring their donations may have them called for by getting in touch with Mrs. McGinniss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
Personal
Miss Tripp Addresses Junior League Members

Miss Judith Tripp, director of Region I of the National Junior League of America, addressed the local league yesterday at the Coun- try Club. Miss Tripp spoke of the leagues departmental functions, and outlined work done by each of the national departments, and their cooperation with branch organiza- tons throughout the country and Canada.
 Among other things Miss Tripp stressed the need of education of It's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
Garden Club
 Elects Officers

The Waterbury Garden Club held their regular meeting last night at the Bunker Hill church. Election of officers took place the nominating committee presenting the slate of officers for the coming year. The following were elected to office: President. Miss Helen Stoddard; vice-president, Mrs. Myron Hatch; secretary, Miss Phyllis Wilkins; treasurer, Miss Mildred Harmon: program chairman, Mrs. Alfred Winchell. The following executive board was named: Miss Margaret Croft, Mrs. Berkley Lopez, Mrs. Mrs. James Mccarthy. Following the business meeting, colored slides were shown of daffodils and Dutch iris, loaned by Wayside Garden of Ohio.
 Louise Baril of Hamilton avenue was honored at birthday party a her home Sunday evening. Games were enjoyed and refreshments served. Those who attended were Elizabeth Pierce, Dorothy Christif- ferson, Joan O'Brien, Frederick O'Brien, Conrad s. Baril, Thomas Fitzgerald, Patricia Cousey, Jack Norris, Joan Travers, Jane Travers Barbara Travers, Shirley Reardon James Reardon. Anthony Pistola Anthony Evangelis, Angeline Evan gelis, Ann Pistola. Roger Lagasse, Terry Sullivan, Della Lagasse, Paul Lagasse, Jeanette Lagasse, Charles A. Baril and Jack Fitzgerald.
 Albert Moredock and Howard Breeding showed motion pictures of Austria and short subjects at the monthly meeting last night of the Coronas club held at the Hotel Elton. The hostesses were: Mrs. Joseph Membrino, Mrs. Ernest Car osella. Miss Connie Ciaccio and Mrs. Domenic Altieri. The next meeting will be held December g. to be fol- lowed by Christmas supper. Host esSeS on this occasion will be: Mss Mary Mazzarella, Mrs. Edward Bi- ancardi, Miss Ann Pope and Mrs. Domenic Castellano.
 Mrs. Alixsis Ahlberg is chairman of the Ladies Aid societly annual fall supper which will be served in the basement of St. Johns Evange- lical Lutheran church, 46 Cooke street, Thursday evening of this week. starting at 5 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12
NOVEMBER

November 13-Dr. Frank G. Bou- dreau at Saint Margaret's school.
 November 13-Dr. Walker Kot- schnig at Wilby auditorium.
 November 13-State Dental so- ciety's clinics, Central Y. M. c. A.
 November 13-Parish supper at Mill Plain Union church hall.
 November Waterbury Civic or chestra concert, Buckingham hall.
 November 14-Dr. Allan A. Stock dale at Industrial Foremen's Club.
 November 14-Dr. Theodore von Storch at Waterbury Medical So- ciety.
 November IA, IS and 16-Harvest festival at Blessed Sacrament hall.
 November 15-Sigma Alpha Phi Sorority dance, Davenport hall.
 November 15 - Ernanon Sorority dinner-dance, Yankee Clipper Inn.
 November 16-North Italian Wo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-12

Mrs William c. St. John of Brew ster street entertained the Quarter Club at her home last Thursday evening. A spaghetti supper was served. Those present were: Mrs. David Lepper, Mrs. Michael Grout, Mrs. Martin Crean, Mrs. Lawrence Rogers, Mrs. James Bowes, Mrs Edward Coughlan, Mrs. Joseph De- laney, Mrs. Daniel Lynch, Mrs. John Smith. Mrs. Bernard Riley, Mrs, Oscar Liebrich, Mrs. William Kirby, Mrs. Clifford O'Loughlin and Mrs. w. c. St. John,
 The Cornell University Law School has released a list of the ten high est ranking students in their re- spective classes. Among them is Robert J. McDonald, Cornell, '38 son of MT. and Mrs Edward J. Me Donald of l20 Randolph avenue. MT. Mcdonald ranks fourth in the third year class.
 The rummage sale to be given by the Catholic Women's Union of St. Cecilia's parish has been postponed from Thursday, November l4th to Thursday, November 2lst, at 345 South Main street.
 Winona Rebekah members taking part in the coming Musical Revue on December 4th will hold a re- hearsal at Odd Fellows hall this evening at 745.
 A meeting of the Mothers Club of sSts. Peter and Paul church will be held at 8:l5 o'clock Wednesday evening in the school auditorium to complete arrangements for the Card l Party to be he'd on November 20th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
POLI's

Chock full of fun, songs and dances, Young People," the 20th Century Fox film which stars Shir- ley Temple, Jack Oakie and Char lotte Greenwood, opens a three day engagement tomorrow afternoon al the LoeW Poli theater, as hits show number three of the star spangled new movie season.
 Young People" is Shirley Temples twenty-second picture and it is her happiest hit. In it Shirley sings five grand tunes, Fifth Avenue" '"Tra- la-la -la," T Wouldn't Take A Mil lion," "The Mason-Dixon Line" and Young People"
 Jack Oakie is at his best in a thoroughly humorous role while Charlotte Greenwood is leaner lankier and funnier than ever.
 The story pattern concerns two small-time vaudeville entertainers Oakie and Greenwood, who adopt Shirley. She grows up with them or the stage-but they decide the stage is not the place to raise children so they retire to a small New Eng land farm.
 The film has stirring and sur. prising climax which caps the very unusual story.
 Arleen Whelan and George Mont. gomery are seen as the romantic leads, and both turn in excellen performances, while Kathleen How. ard excels in her portrayal of { small town school teacher.
 On the same program is another
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-10
HOME HYGIENE CLASS FORMING
Red Cross Nursing Service Directing Plans; Certi-
 fiCates to Be Awarded

Miss Aida Greer, chairman of the nursing service of the local Red Cross, announced today that classes in home hygiene and the care of the sick will be started in Waterbury on next Monday, September 18th. The course is to be given at the Rose Hill branch of the Silas Bronson library, on Baldwin street.
 The purpose of the course is to give the students an appreciation of mental and physical health, and a desire to biuld those habits that will safeguard them; to develop an understanding of the principals of prevention and control of diseases; to teach efficient methods of meet ing the normal problems of the home, such as care of the baby, pre- school child, and the aged; and to develop practical knowledge of the care of the sick under home condi- tions, and according to physicians directions.
 A certificate of proficiency from the National Red Cross will be given to those who complete the course, and pass a written, practical, and oral examination at its close.
 Further particulars about the course may be obtained from local Red Cross headquarters, 35 Field street, by calling 5-1221.