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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
Personal

Miss Christine Kiely of Waterville street sailed today on the Chat anooga for a cruise to Savannah, Ga.
 A daughter, Marjorie Ruth, was born on April 17th to MT. and Mrs Harold Schnerr of Edin street at St Mary's hospital. Mrs Schnerr is the former Ruth Doolittle.
 MT. and Mrs. I. Pasternak of Cooke street have with them for few weeks their daughter, Mrs. Louis Mayor and daughter Sandra Janice, of Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Misses Helen, Katherine and Mary Flaherty and Ann Mccarthy of Fair view street have left to spend So- journ in Washington, D. c.
 Dr. and Mrs. Francis P. Barnes of Fox street are spending a few days in New York city. They are regis tered at the Hotel Edison.
 Miss Kathleen Lynch of East Main street is spending the weekend with relatives in Providence, R. I.
 Miss Frances Dzinsky of Elliott street is spending the week end in Westerly R. T., as the guest of Miss Helena Dunn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
C. ?. RosaneM
 Weeds A. Barbuto

Our Lady of Lourdes Church was the scene of the wedding of Miss Concetta P. Rosanelli, a daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Louigi Rosanelli, and Anthony R. Barbuto, son of Mrs. Rocchina Barbuto, and the late A. Barbuto of Wallingford, Conn.
 The Right. Rev Monsignor Jo- seph Valdambrini of1ciated at the 10 o'clock ceremony. Mrs. Rose Pe- trillo sang the nuptial mass ac- companied at the organ by Prof. G. Giaquinto. Spring flowers and ferns decorated the church. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, MT. Emilio Rosanelli of this city. The bride wore an antique ivory wedding gown of slim satin made in princess lines, the neck line was plain with a tiny ruffle giving 8 flowing skirt which fell from the fitted bodice and her long tulle veil fell from tiara of orange blossoms. The bridal bouquet was of lilies of the valley.
 Miss Marie Briscusco of Washing ton, D. c. was the maid of honor and wore an Alice blue chiffon gown made on a fitted bodice and full skirt, and wore accessories to match. Her bouquet consisted of double white stock and blue delphiniums.
 Joseph Francolino of>NeW Britain cousin of the groom was the best man. The ushers included were, Paul Berbuto brother of the groom and Henry Rosanelli, cousin of the bride.
 Immediately following the cere- mony a reception was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Charles Pug liese of Chipman St., sister and brother Jaw of the bride.
 For travelling the bride chose a blush rose ensemble with navy blue accessories and wore a corsage of orchids.
 Upon returning from two weeks stay in Florida they will make their home at the University Village, Washington, D. c. where MT. Bar buto is affiliated as assistant en-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
Ernestine Cannon
 Is ShouUer Guest

Miss Ernestine Cannon was guest of honor at miscellaneous shower given on Thursday evening by Mrs. William Kelley of Luke street. The home was attractively decorated for the occasion and a delicious lunch con was served. The honored guest was the recipient of many gifts.
 Those present were
 Mrs. Ted Donahue, Mrs. John Hayes, Mrs. Helen Kilbride, Mrs. 'rhelma Griffin, Mrs. Viola Hansen, Mrs. Celia Carey, Mrs. John Drumm Mrs. Henry OIeary, Mrs. Gather inc Lynch, Mrs. Morris Kelley, Mrs. Wayne Burns, Mrs. Blake, Mrs. Hal brug, Mrs. Raymond Graer, Mrs, Patrick Donahue, Mrs. Nora Walsh, Mrs. Joseph Phelan, Mrs. Patrick Mulhall, Mrs. Lillian Hubbard, Mrs. George Coughlin, Mrs. Thomas Coughlin, Mrs. Michael Kelley, Mrs. Scanlon, Mrs. Lonagan, Mrs. James Greaney, Mrs. Henry Hayden, Mrs. Patrick Rum, Mrs. Gus Muccino, Mrs. Frank Rochon, Mrs. Michael Barry, Mrs. Matthew Murphy, Mrs. Joseph Kendrick, Mrs. Patrick Ford, Mrs. Catherine Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Joseph McEvoy, Mrs. Ellen Peech, Mrs. John Cuddy, Mrs. Thomas Grady, Mrs. William Bldd, Mrs. Michael Shea, Mrs. George Phelan, Mrs. OLeary, Mrs. Kay Calvin, Mrs. James Cannon, Mrs. William Kelley.
 Misses: Mary Barry, Mary Saw age Mary Patrick, Mary O'Don- nell, Mary Riley, Herbiline Phelan, Mary F. Grady, Mary Shugrue, Kay Kelley, Eleanor Drumm, Rita Gam non, Nellie Lyons, Claire Fitzpat- rick, Bernice Hubbard, Marjorie Hubbard, Marjorie Hubbard Ernes- tine Cannon.
 MT. and Mrs. William PierSon oi New York are spending few days as the guest of MT. and Mrs. John Thorpe of Watertown avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. Lawrence T. Hodges of Highland avenue have returned after spending a few days in New York City
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
'. MCKINNEY oN BRIDGE
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY America's Card Authority

Do you feel badly when you mis- play a hand? You shouldn't, as long as there was some kind of reason ing back of your play. The average bridge player is annoyed only when his partner makes some stupid er- TOT. to which no thought was giv- en.
 On today's hand, contract of four .pades was set three tricks at ore table, and at another table five spades was made-a differ ence of fou tricks.
 At the table where five-odd was made, the ace of clubs was opened, East played the deuce, so West shifted to a heart. Declarer won, guessed the spade finesse correct ly, and le6 diamond West jumped up with the ace and re- turned another heart. The ten of clubs was established for a dia- mond discard.
 At the other table West opened the three of diamonds, South missed the guess and East won with the queen. returning e heart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

The bride was becomingly attired in gown of blush pink imported silk net over satin fashioned with shirred bodice, Sweetheart ueckline and long sleeves topped with rows of shirred ruffles. A wide satin crushed girdle encircled the waist and the entire skirt was covered with wedding ring circles made of shirred net and terminated in a 1 train. Her veil of net was fashioned in Juliet cap consisting of rows of Shirred net and her arm bouquet was of Rapture roses.
 Miss Lillian H. Shea, sister of the bride was her maid of honor and sole attendant and wore a frock ot clear blue imported silk net over satin styled with high neckline and Shirred bodice, and short puffed sleeves with trimming of tiny ruff fles on the cuffs and also encirc- ling the neckline. The wide satin girdle was placed at the high en- pire waist and the skirt which was very full had several rows of ruff f1es at the hemline. A Juliet cap Of tiny ruffles fashioned with a short veil of net completed her ensemble She carried a colonial bouquet of mixed flowers. The brides sister Mrs. A. Sariskas, wore black pen cil stripe suit and corSage of roses and the bridegroom's aunt, Miss Katherine Dover, wore a copen blue suit and corsage of gardenlas. Vim cent T. Doran attended his brother as best man.
 Following the ceremony recep- ton was held at Paradise Inn for about one hundred guests. Out-of town guests were in attendance from Massachusetts New Hampshire and New York.
 The couple left on a wedding trip to New York, the bride wearing a gray pencil stripe travelling suit with red accessories.
 The bride is a graduate of the Waterbury Catholic High school and the bridegroom is an aunnus of Crosby High school
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
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South won with the ace and took the spade finesse the wrong way East's queen won and a heart was led back, West winning. After cashing the ace of diamonds and ace of clubs, West led . heart, East ruffed. md down went the con tract three tricks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

MT. and Mrs. Anthony Valentine entertained at birthday party re- gently at their home in honor of their daughter, Beverly Jane, who was celebrating her first birthday Decorations were carried out in pink and white and a large birthday cake formed the csnterpiece for the table.
 The guests included: Barbara Ann Waitkus, Patricia Joan Marciano Shirley Marciano Gretta Louise Sas- so, Francis Magro, Phillip Cocchiol- la, Mrs. Frank Waitkus, Mrs. An thony Marciano, Mrs. Rocco Mar ciano, Mrs. Michael SasSo, Mrs. Will liam Magro, Mrs. Frank Eckert, MI and Mrs. Raymond Smith, Mary Viltrakis, Florence Squire, Mary Valentino. Ralph Valentino. Mrs Louise Valentino and Eleanor Grant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

Miss Maureen Bowling, a senior at Immaculate college, Immaculate Pa, has been chosen to represent the college at the state home economies convention on May 1st in Philadel- uhia. She is the daughter of Mrs Mae L. Bowling of Harpers Ferry road,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27

The bride had as her maid of honor her sister, Miss Wanda Cur toski and Theodore Roman was best man.
 | The bride was given in marriage by her father and wore gown of white slipper satin with Sweetheart neckline and leg O mutton sleeves and having 8 fitted empire waist line of brocaded lace, the long skirt ending in circular train. Her veil of tulle fell in ankle length held in place with a tiara of appliqued satin and orange blossoms. She carried an arm bouquet of white roses and sweet peas. The maid oi honor's frock was of flesh coloreG net and lace styled with short sleeves and circular skirt and she wore deep purple lowered pill box hat trimmed with large bow. Hel bouquet was of purple iris and Talisman roses. The brides mother wore 8 navy blue redingote with white accessories and a corsage of sweetheart roses and the bride groom's mothers dress was of navy blue and white crepe and she wore a corsage of Talisman roses.
 A reception for the immediate families was held at the home ot the bride following the ceremony The couple left on a wedding trip to Washington, D. c. and the Southern states, the bride wearing a pear gray redingote with matching tur- ban and red accessories.
 The bride is a graduate of Wilby High School and the Royal Acad- emy of Hairdressing and the Amer ican Institute of Hairdressing ir New York, and MT. Roman attended Don Bosco Preparatory School jr New Jorsey and Purdue University and Trinity College in Hartford. Mrs. Edith Limone, of Naugatuck was hostess at spaghetti supper given in honor of Miss Emaline Con- tois of Union City, who is being mar ried on May 4th, to Paul Homick of Waterbury. Miss Contois was the recipient of many beautiful gifts Among those present were: Misses Stella McCann, Katherine Bergin Anne Doran, Anne Crane, Marie Wood, Bess Brew, Doris Tetrault Maud Wurster, Nora Lundy, Marion Lutze, Anne Aruck, Theresa Limone Louise Balzano, Rose Creddo, Marie Contois, Mae Barley, Mrs. Alice Mac Donald, Mrs. Elizabeth Brennan Mrs. Della Mariana, Mrs. Anne Gal lagher, Mrs. Anna Johns, Mrs. Brid- get Skelly, Mrs. Olga Russo, Mrs. Carmel Perazelli, Mrs. Stella Mark awicz, Miss Emaline Contois, Mrs. Edith Limone and Mrs. Mary Jana tiss.
 Joseph V. Millerick of Waterbury. president of the Bates College Fly ing Club, is the first college student in the state of Maine to complete the Civil Aeronautics Authority pro- gram. The first of the 20 students in the Bates flying group to solo, he has just passed his final flight tests and qualified for a private pilots license. A member of the junior class, Millerick intends to take part in whatever advanced program the c. A. A. provides next year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
Weddings
LaBRECQUE-DOUGLAS

The wedding of Miss Alice A Douglas, daughter of MT. and Mrs Frederic G. Douglas of New Bed ford, Mass, to Dr. Frederick c. La Brecque, of West Main street, son of Edward l.. LaBrecque of Taun- ton, Mass, took place today at St Lawrence's church in Bedford. The bride is 8 graduate of the, Holy Family school in New Bedford. Dr LaBrecque, who is member of the St. Mary's hospital staff, is grad uate of Boston college and Tufts Medical school. He interned at St Mary's, Boston City and the Mass achusetts Memorial hospitals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
MRS. JOSEPH J. DORIAN
MRS. JOSEPH Miss A. Regina Shea Is Bride OF Joseph /. Doran

Rev. James Broderick offcated at pretty Spring tial this morning at 815 o'clock at St. Francis Xaviers church. when Miss A. Regina Shea, daughter of Maurice Shea of East Liberty street became the bride of Joseph Doran of John Doran of Poplar street. The nupta high which followed also celebrated by Father Frederick. During the a special musical program rendered with Professor Robert F. Bir presiding the organ and William O'Brien soloist
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-27
Ron1an-Gurtoski Nuptials
 Solen1nized This Morning

Miss Edwina Gurtosk daughter of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Guros North Main street and Joseph Roman of Mr. and Mrs. John Roman of Eagle street. Terryylle were united in marriage this morning at o'clock at St. Stans aus church. Rev. Walter Sierac performed the ceremony and also celebrated the nupa mass which followed Palms and cut Spring flowers decorated the altar.
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-25
FAIRBANKS PLANE FLIES
 NONSTOP TO CALIFORNIA

FAIRBANKS, Oct An Army Boeing BIT Flying Fortress" left Ladd Field last Friday for a non stop flight to Hamilton Field, Cal ifornia.
 The bomber is expected to GOV CT the stretch in 10 hours, ar irving in time for supper in Cal ifornia.
 Aboard the plane were Major Dale V. Gaffney, Commander of the Ladd Field post, Capt. Rich ard Freeman and crew.
 Major Gaffney expected to con tinue with the bomber to Day ton, Ohio, Washington and re- turn to Fairbanks in a few days, He was to attend to details of the winter program at the Army first cold weather experimental station at Fairbanks.
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-25
NEWS ITEMS
TT PAYS To SUPPORT LOCAL INSTITUTIONS

In the last two issues of this paper, Polet's Store offered to give 5fd of all receipts for the benefit of the purchase of beds for the Maynard-C Columbus Hos pital.
 The result was very gratifying to all concerned. The increase in the cash receipts more than trebl ed the average daily receipts.
 This morning MT. A. Polet turn ed over to the Committee in charge of the fund raising cam paign a check for $l08.70. This means that the Polet's Store has purchased 112 beds for the com fort of the future patients enter ing this much needed institution.
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-25
INDIAN AFFAIRS SHIPS TO BE AT OPPOSITE POLES

The two ships of the Office of Indian Affairs Alaska service will be almost at opposite ends of the earth this winter.
 The North Star, after one more trip :ato Alaska waters, will leave Seattle sometime around December l for the Antarctic with new supplies for the Byrd expedition.
 The Boxer, which lost blade from her propeller near Bethel on the KuskokWim, will freeze in. The officers and crew, with the exception of Chief Engineer John Wilson will fly to Anchor age to return to Seattle by steam CT.
 A new wheel will be flown to Bethel. where Wilson will enlist a couple of assistants to install it. Then, after breakup the crew will return to bring out the Box CT
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-25
WILL SON PLACER

Beginning at Cor. No. 1, identi- cal with Cor No. 2, Survey No. 1245, New Years Placer and Cor. No. 4, Survey 1894, Washington Placer, previously described
 from whence U. s. L. M. No. 1245 bears N. 73 deg. 24 min. w. 518968 it; thence s. 59 deg. 45 min. E. 10839 it. to Cor. No. 2 identical with Cor. No. 3 Sur vey No. 1894, Washington Placer, previously described, thence &, 35 deg. AT min. w. 551.5 it. to Cor. No. 3, identical with Cor. No. 3 survey 1894 Nation Asso- citation Placer of this survey, a spruce post marked 3-1894-WI for this survey; thence N. 56 deg. 03 min. w. 936.3 ft. to Cor. No. identical with Cor. No. 2, survey No. 1894, Nation Association Pla- cer, spruce post marked 4-1894- WI for this survey; thence N. 8 deg. 36 min. E. 532.2. it., Cor. No. l and place of beginning, contain ing an area of 11446 acres.
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-25
ALASKA CENSUS COMPLETE EXCEPT SINGLE DISTRICT

With only one district yet to be heard from, the l940 Alaska census is almost complete, Super visor J. P. Anderson announced
 The missing district is Kvichak in the Third Division The enum- orator in that district is Fred Lucas of the Fish and Wildife Service, whose census work was slowed when his boat went aground at the height of the sea son.
 If Kvichak has as many people as it had ten years ago, the Al aska census total will be 71,911 Anderson said.
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-25
Drama Club Presents Play

An overflow crowd was in at tendance. at the first full length production of this season of the Federated Drama Club Thursday evening when they presented Henry Rowland's Aunt Bessie Beats the Band.' The players put everything they had into the pro duction and many laughs were recorded throughout the eveing.
 The Drama Club appreciates the support which the people gave this play, and suggest that the public keep a look out for the next production.
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-25
WASHINGTON PLACER

Beginning at Cor. No. l of the Washington Placer which is identical with Cor. No. 2, Survey No. 1245, Christmas Placer, a heWn spruce post 4 in. square, "A in. above ground, marked l-1894-WA for this survey, from whence U. s. L. M. No. 1245 bears N. 79 deg. 43 min. w 5,137.81 1t; thence s. 59 deg 13 min. E. 131718 it. to Cor. No. 2, heWn spruce post marked 2-1894- WA for this survey; thence s 32 deg. GA min. w 525.0 feet to Cor. No. 3, identical with Cor. No. 2 Survey No. 1245, Wilson Placer, a spruce post marked 3-1245-WA for this survey; thence N 59 deg. 45 min. w 1083.9 it. to Cor. No. 4 identical with Cor. No. 1 Survey No. 1245, Wilson Placer, a spruce post marked 4-1894-WA for this survey; thence N. 8 deg. Is min. E 5791 it. to Cor. No. l and place of beginning, containing an area of 14.621 acres.
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-25
CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE FUNDS TO FIGHT T. B.

Harry G. Watson of Fairbanks has accepted the post as chair man of the 1940 Christmas Seal Sale campaign of the Alaska Tu- iberculosis Association, it was an- nounced today by E. L. Bartlett, President of the Association.
 "Tuberculosis in Alaska. is a serious problem" said MT. Wat son, more of problem than is generally realized. During the year ending July 1, 1940 over fifty percent of the total deaths from communicable diseases in the Territory were caused by tuberculosis. This is a terrific toll to pay to disease that is pre- ventable."
 'This will be the seventh year that the people of Alaska have been asked to cooperate in the fight against tubrculosis and feel sure that, as in the past they will again gladly and gen. erously support the campaign we are waging against this common enemy"
 We are proud of the work which has been done with the funds raised by past Sales. They have been made possible the tax ing of thousands of X-rays ot children in the schools of Alaska and of known contacts of active eases of tuberculosis. Thru these X-rays, hundreds of cases of the disease have been discovered ir the early stages when a cure could usually be easily effected l believe that every resident ot
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-25

ton, Number One Bench Asso- citation Claim and Poppy Claim, Placer Mining Claims, sit uated on the left limit of the Ungalik River 128 miles easterly of the Town of Nome, and about 46 miles northerly from the vil- lage of Unalakleet in the St. Michael Mining District, Terri tory of Alaska, and designated as United States Mineral Survey No. 1894, and particularly describ ed in the official plat and field notes of said mining claims now on file in the said Land Office as follows:
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-25
THREE SHIPS LOADING FOR RUSSIAN RUN

SEATTLE. Oct. 21 - The Rus sian steamers Urlmash and Kom- somolsk loaded 119' carloads of oil pipe for oil field develop ments in Siberia, posting for for Vladivostock.
 The American steamship Mich igan is to load similar cargo and also wheat for Vladivostock
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-25

Alaska will want to help us to continue these clinics and the ed ucational campaign we have been conducting in conjunction with them"
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N o T I c E

The Pioneer Water Delivery has bought the Allyn Water Del livery. Appreciate past business and your future trade with PiO- neer Water Delivery.
 Cliff Allyn
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION
 FOR PATENT
Mineral Survey No. 1894 Mineral Entry No. 0941

Mineral Entry No. 0941
 In the United States Land Of flee for the Nome Land District, Nome, Alaska.
 Notice is hereby given that George K. Geamalis, whose post office adress is Nome, Alaska, has made application for a United States Patent for the Washing ton, Wilson, Nation Association, Number Four Bench Association, Number Three Bench Associa- ton, Number Two Bench Associa
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-25
NATION ASSOCIATION

Beginning at Cor. No. 1, identi- cal with Cor. No. 3, Survey No. 1894, Number Four Bench Asso- citation, a spruce post 52 in. long, marked 1-1894-NA for this sur vey; from whence U. s. L. M. No. 1245 bears N. 56 deg. 55 min. w. 4081.33 fit; thence N. 81 deg. 32 min. E. 1490.7 it. to Cor No. 2 identical with Cor No. 4, Survey No. 1894, Wilson Placer, previous ly described; thence s. 56 deg. 03 min. E. 836.3 it. to Cor. No. 3 identical with Cor. No. Survey No. 1894, Wilson Placer, previous ly described; thence s. 36 deg. % min. w. 420.4 it. to Cor. No. 4, a spruce post marked 4-1894 MA, for this survey; thence s. 80 deg. 25 min. w. 1943.4 it. to Cor. No. 5 identical with Cor. No. 4, Num- Der Four Bench Association Plac CT of this survey; thence N. 0 deg. 16 min. w. 911.2 it. to Cor. No. and place of beginning, contain ing an area of 38877 acres.
 Number Four Bench Association
 Beginning at Cor. No. 1 identi cal with Cor. No. 2, Number Three Bench Association Placer of this Survey. a spruce post marked 1-1894-4B for this sur vey, from whence U. s. L. M. No. 1245 bears N. 51 deg. 2l min. w. 3169.39 fit; thence s. 87 deg. 40 min. E. 1896 it. to Cor. No. 2, identical with Cor. No. 3, Poppy Claim of this survey, a spruce post marked 2-1894-4B for this survey; thence s. 43 deg. 08 min. E. 2999 it. to Cor. No. 3 identical with Cor. No. 1, Nation Associa- ton Placer, this survey previous ly described; thence S. 0 deg. 16 min E. 911.2 it. to Cor. No. identical with Cor. No. 5, Nation Association Placer, this survey previously described; thence s. 0 deg. 13 min. E. 476.1 it. to Cor. No. 5, a spruce post marked B. 1894-4B for this survey; thence s. 81 deg. Is min. w. 862.6 it. to Cor No. 6, identical with Cor
 No. 3, Number Three Bench As sociation Placer, this survey here in described; thence N. 3 deg
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-25
ESKIMO METHODIST CHURCH

Sermon topic: ''The Sacredness of Personality" w. P. Wood will preach.
 HOO a.m.-Church School
 5:30 p.m.-Worship service.
 Moving pictures will be shown
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-25

Following is the passenger list of the SS Baranof, due in Nome tonight:
 Mrs Harry Hagen Mrs M Remer Gloria Sherwood Jas A Brewer Mary Francie Mccain Jas Potts
 Wendell Shy
 Clarence l. Richter Ed Grant
The Nome nugget., 1940-10-25
Federated Church

Wilbur F. Wood, Pastor 11:00 a.m.-Church School 7:45 pm. - Worship service. Moving pictures of the mission ary work in sections of the Unit ed States will be shown. Anthem by the choir.
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09 min. w. 1769.7 fl. to Cor. No. 1 and place of beginning, contain ing an area of 34.245 acres.
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Local agent Wilcox announced tonight that the Baranof is scheduled to sail for Seattle Mon day night.
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Lawrence Ruszczyk Stanley Johnson Edgar F Russell and wife Mrs. Dunn and boy, four Mrs Eda Evans Bettie K Speirs
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Suggestions and Criticisms Invited