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The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
RED CROSS DRIVE
 OVER TOP IN WRANGELL

With the quota for the Red Cross Annual Membership Drive set at 150, Wrangell went over the top and registered 216 memberships, ac- cording to the report assembled at the December meeting held last Mon day night in tn office of the vice. chairman, Mrs. s. D. Grant. Includ- ed in that number of memberships were one sustaining and one con- tributing membership. The total might have been even larger except that a number of people were con- fused by the special War Drive last summer, it was stated:
 With a fine lot of new yarn re- ceived from Pacific Coast Head quarters, knitting is progressing fa- vorably, the knitting committee re- ported, and those having finished socks are asked to turn them in immediately. A shipment of 35 pairs which had been labeled by Mrs. Ray Nichols and made into l fiye-pair bundles was authorized sent out as soon as shipping in structions are received. More knit ters are needed and a complete list will be announced at the next meeting.
 In addition to the Drive report small amount of local business which had to be cared for before the first of the year received atten- tion and Mrs. Grant was asked to remain Acting-Chairman until Tn March when the annual election of members of the Executive Board and officers is held. Those present paid we'll deserved tribute to the late H. D. Campbell, first Chairman of the local Chapter to pass away while holding that office, by pre- serving fittingly the last check .l bearing his official signature.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
ONE SHIP EVERY TWELVE DAYS IN
 NAVAL PROGRAM

WASHINGTON. Jan. = The Defense Commission reported the na- tion's arms output has risen to D. 400 aircraft engines. roo planes, mare than I000 semi-automatie rifles and 100 tanks month.
 The Commission said the defense program already has put a million persons to work in the past two months and several million more will be needed by next November. "
 The agency likewise reported it has approved contracts totaling more than $10,O0O.00o. with the Army and Navy awarding nine-tenths of these contracts.
 One item in contract calls for a new fighting ship to slide down the ways every twelve days to join the Navy.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
ROTARY CLUB
 TO BE FORMED
 AT OLD RUSSIAN CITY

The formation of a Rotary Club at Sitka will take place next week with the arrival of Mig" Borleske, of Walla Walla and Rotary's Dis trict Governor, on the Northland.
 Rotary President of the Juneau Chapter, Dr. William Whitehead, will head a group of Juneau Rotar- ians to the old Russian Capital city for the installation of the new club. Mrs. Whitehead will accompany her husband and Mrs. NJ. O. John son of Wrangell is leaving on the Northland to stay with her grand children, the Whitehead children. while their parents are away. Mrs. Johnson expects to return home in two weeks.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
LIGHT USERS
 GET DISCOUNT
 ON JANUARY BILLS

City Council at it's meeting last night approved a 10 per cent dis count on all light bills in January pending setting up a new rate schedule. The bills will be made up at the usual rate and each custom CT will be allowed a 10 per cent dis count, it was explained. By the following month the Council ex- poets to have it's new light strue- ture set up.
 To provide for paying the citys portion of the new $16,000 fire sta tion, the Council voted to levy an additional assessment of one mill, the payments to extend over a 1o- year period. First payment will be due August l, 1941. City's portion of the cost will be $10, the WPA putting up $6,000.
 E. J. CoWling, well known Ju- neau construction man, was chosen by the Council as SuperYisor-Fore- man of construction on the Fire Station, work on which is expected to start this month. Approval also was given to the purchase of an ad- ditional three feet of ground from the adjoining Wheeler property to provide for a public alley on the new building.
 Council also voted to buy a small strip at the corner of Case Avenue and Front Street from the Wrangell Pack, sufficient to provide for strengthening of the corner and re- move a traffic hazard.
 Plan to purchase a one and half ton truck was approved and bids are to be called soon.
 Claims against the light depart ment of $1,185.87 and from the general fund of $3,07166 were al- lowed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
Wrangell Not As Tough As It Used To Be, Oregon
 Writer Shows By Record

the Commissioner, most of them drawing $25 fines, although one was for $100 and another for one year in federal jail at Juneau.
 Records also show that Wran- gellites are not the fighters they once were, for while Is cases of as- sault and battery were heard in 1900, just one made the docket Tn 1940 and that was amended to a charge of disorderly conduct.
 Violation of fishing laws account ed for 16 cases heard last year, and illegal trapping for two. Larceny cases numbered 8, as compared to 12 in 1900, when objects stolen ranged from $285 in currency to a sailing boat, $10.42 worth of lum- Der, a pair of scissors, a compass, and gold dust and nuggets valued at $95.
 Other violations of 40 years ago included disturbing religious meeting, trespassing (2), carrying a concealed weapon, gambling, va grancy (9), and running a public dock and warehouse without a H. cense.
 In the year just finished there were two cases of family desertion and non-support, one each of the careless use of firearms. selling Ii. qaor to a minor. and haaehmaia
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
New Year Arrives
 In Wrangell In
 Traditional Way

The proyerbial infant. pictured most often wearing little more than a bright ribbon with 1941 stamped across il, found a warm welcome in Wrangen at midnight last Tues day when he made his bow before throng of merry-makers at the Elks annual Hi-Jinks in the ANB hall A large throng danced all evening to the fine music of Mar garet Eyon-Hamley's orchestra and no one seemed the least sorry at seeing the Old Year go into what ever limbo it is where past years go.
 New Years afternoon Dr. and Mrs. John H. Clements held open house for a large number of friends and the snowy landscape about the grounds was a sharp contrast to the hospitable warmth of the Clements home.
 During the evening. the Elks held open house at the lodge rooms for members and friends and it was well attended
 On New Years Eve the Young Peoples society of the Presbyterian Church saw the Old Year out and the New Year in with a party and midnight Watch Service. The Rev. and Mrs. N. Harry Champlin acted as host and hostess and refresh ments were served at a late hour
 The Assembly of God Mission held a midnight Watch Service at their down town church for mem bers of the congregation and friends with the Rev. A. L. Calame. pastor. officiating.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
WRANGELL WOLVES PLAYING SERIES
 AT KETCHIKAN

Wrangell high schools basket ball team sailed at o'clock We'd nesday morning aboard the ARB No. 8, Capt. Julius Mason, for Ketchi- kan where they take on the First City's cagers for three game series. They played last night, will play tonight and tomorrow night.
 In the party under the guidance of Coach Harry Williams and Man ager Odd Sundberg were Bill Lloyd, Barney Iverson, Kenny Dolan, Yer non Wies, Eddie Churchill, Buddy Jenkins, Dick Stokes. Lew Williams. Raymond Lewis. Francis Churchill and Ragen@ n1iahzaA
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
Talk Napoleon
 Heir AS Ruler
 Of New France
lBy Associated Pressl

4 report from Switzerland said that Frances Chief of State, Mar shaI Petain had completely reor- ganized the French Cabinet by drop ping Secrtary of State Paul Bau- doin and appointing what appeared to be an appeasement directorate sim liar to the setup under Napoleon .Bonaparte in the early days of the French Republic.
 The change came as diplomatic circles in Switzerland heard that Bonapartists were negotiating with the Vichy government for the re- turn Of Eapoleon.s great-grand ne phew, Prince Louis Napoleon. to be- come the ruler of France.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
CHILDREN MAY
 HELP FINANCE
 DEFENSE PLANS

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3 - Trea- sury experts calculate they will have to borrow about $5,041, ,000. 900 to finance the Defense program and wondered whether they could get some of it from school children as we'll as from bankers.
 One plan suggested and being worked out by finance specialists includes something like the 25 cent savings stamps children bought during the World War.
 Secretary of Treasury Morgen- thau recently requested such a study.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
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NEW YEAR BRINGS
 C0LDEST NIGHT OF
 WINTER TO WRANGELL

ColdeSt night of the win ter so far was recorded here Wednesday night with the advent of the New Year. The mercury dropped to IA above zero, two degrees cold CT than it had been previous ly, according to records of Cooperative Weather Obser- yer Margaret Simmons.
 Lowest temperature In De- cember fell the previous night, December 31, when the mercury fell to 16 above. High during December was 52 degrees and total snowfall for the months amounted to two and fourth inches. there were two inches on the ground as the old year passed from the picture.
 There were four clear days, two partly cloudy and 25 cloudy. during the month. . IA +% ; ! % % % | 4 .% %
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
MRS. WALTER JOHNSON
 IS TAKEN BY DEATH

Mrs. Walter Johnson, who was 28 years old on December 15, died last night at Bishop Rowe hospital Mrs. Johnson was born and raised in Wrangell and was the daughter of the late Mrs. Susie Teller, who pas sed away some ten years ago.
 Funeral services will be held to- morrow from the family home.
 Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, an employee of Farwest cannery, and three children, a son and two daughters.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
'' ' 7 y 2. 2 ,. 2 Z 2. '.'
 HAPPY BIRTHDAY

z '.' '' 7' *' '.' z '.' ' z z '.' '' The Sentinel extends birthday greetings this week to the follow ing:
 Bob Pederson. January 1.
 Eddie Churchill, January 1. Mrs. J. Mason, January g.
 Mrs. c. L. Wies. January 5. Lawrence Bahovie January 5. Mrs. Margaret Magnuson, Janu- ary 6.
 Mrs. Agnes Sturteyant. January 10.
 Mrs. Al McKibbon, January 10
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
New Congress
 COnVeneS For
 Grave Session
4Bv Associated Press )

WASHINGTON, - he seventy-seventh Congress as- sembled heer today to face problems in the graYest international situation since the historic 1917 session con- yened. Old and new members alike agreed on what were the paramount issues.
 The highlights were;
 Method of total defense for Am erica. an enormous undertaking for staggering tax appropriations how to supply greater aid for embattled Great Britain along with the re- lated question of the Administra- tions foreign policy
 All are conceded in Congression- al opinion as packed with potential controversy and 1t Is expected the main differences on defense ap- peared to center on the progress of the defense program and it's methods rather than on the objective of the nations being we'll armed against any aggressor.
 British aid and the Administra- tion's foreign policy had far more explosive possibilities as foreseen from the present point of view and it was considered that questions which would produce bitter eonten- tion on major domestic issues would include. higher taxes, increased ma tional debt limitation and changes in the present fiscal policies, plans for hastening a balanced budget and Social Security act revision.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
REGISTRATION
 BOARD CHOSEN
 BY CITY COUNCIL

Leo Mccormack. C. p. MacCreary and E. NJ. Campbell have been ap- pointed by the City Council to serve as the board of registration here for Selective Service (draft) which takes place on January 9.
 Registration will take place at the City Hall and all males between q and 35 years of age will be re- quired to register and will be sub ject to be called for military ser vice.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
DE GAULLE APPEALS FOR SUPPORT OF VICHY
 LOYAL FRENCHMEN

LONDON, Jan. 3 General Charles De Gaulle. leader of the Free French forces called upon French North Africa and her lead CTS and armies to rise against the Axis in a battle which he said could bring about a great Mediterranean victory.
 The call was apparently directed chiefly at military leaders still counted loyal to the Yichy govern ment.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
SIGNAL CORPS
 OPERATOR TRANSFERRED

Cliff Parliament. signal corps op- orator who came here with his wife and baby son a short time ago from Seattle, is being transferred to the Ketchikan office. His orders say to report there by January 14
 Harvey Solberg and bride. who c:me north to Petersburg at the same time, coming up on the same boat as the Barlaments, are also gO- ing to the First City where Solberg will be with that station.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
PRESIDENT PLEASED
 WITH SPEECH REACTION

WASHINGTON. Jan. - Presi- dent Roosevelt is described as tire mendously pleased" at the reaction of his defense address.
 Secretary Stephen Early said the address has brought greater res ponse than any other message the President has delivered. Early said the messages ran to about 100 to 1 in favor of the views expressed.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
AL SMITH IN FULL
 ACCORD ON FDR TALK

NEW YORK, Jan. 3 = Former Governor Al Smith, who frequently has expressed disagreement with the policies of President Roosevelt, said he is heartily in accord with the Presidents speech delivered Sunday night.
 Smith also said: Tt is a very courageous, straight hitting speech. He certainly put his finger on it. !"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
eco ACTIVITIES IN
 WRANGFIT, DISTRICT

eco projects now under way in the Wrangell area, some of which are near completion or completed include at the present time Wran- gell Institute cabins, Institute clear ing, Wrangell recreation area, res- toration of totems, Wrangell loading ramp, Shakes island, Auke Bay tel ephone line. Wrangell Ski trail, Wrangell wood road, Wrangell gov ernment float and Wrangell Insti- ute dock.
 Work is expected to start later on the Mt Dewey trail and several others on the projected list.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
WRANGELL CHORUS
 AT LOCAL CHURCH
 SUNDAY EVENING

Snday, at the regular evening service of the Presbyterian Church, at 7:3O p. m. the Wrangell Insti- ute Chorus, consisting of fifty mixed voices, will appear in a spec ial Choral Service to which the pub lie is invited The chorus is under the direction of George Barrett, su- perintendent of Wrangell Institute
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
CHAMBER LUNCHEON
 TO BE HELD MONDAY

Reglar luncheon meeting of the Wranell Chamber of Commerce will be held Monday noon in the Civic Center. Several matters of import ance are to come Hp with plans to be outlined for the New Year and all members are urged to be on hand. Ladies of the Civic Club are serving luncheon.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
LEGION MEETING ON
 TUESDAY IN DUG0UT

First meeting of 1941 will De held by Merlin Elmer Palmer Post No. of the American Legion next Tuesday night in the Dugout, it Is announced by Commander Loyal Binkley. Plans for renovating the Dugout will be taken up and all Le- gionnaires are expected to be on hand.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
CIVIC CLUB TOMORROW

The Civic Club will meet at the Civic Center at 1:30 tomorrow with Mrs. J. H. Clements and Mrs. Fred Gunderson as hostesses and Mrs. ]. J. Coulter and Miss Marie Carlquist assisting.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
WHITE QUITS POST AS
 HEAD OF ALLIES GROUP

WASHINGTON. Jan. 8 - William Allen White, famed Emporia, Kan sas, editor has resigned as chairman of the committee to defend Amer ica by giving all possible aid to the Allies. Duties at Emporia prevent him from giving full time to the undertaking White said. He was later named honorary chairman.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
SINCLAIR SOUTH

William Sinclair. son of Donald Sinclair, pioneer Wrangell merchant was a southbound passenger on the Yukon the first of the week. He is making a business trip to Seattle.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
PRESIDENT WILL
 DELIVER MESSAGE TO CONGRESS MONDAY

WASHINGTON. Jan. 8 - Pres ident Roosevelt will deliver his op- ening message on the state of union 10 the newly convened 77th Con- gress on Monday. Congress met for the new session today.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03

Minnie Lee, Oregon writer Ketchikan teacher and student of early Pacific Coast history, who has been holidaying with friends in Wrangell, has been delving into Wrangell history during her stay. Sentinel want ed to know what she found out. Writer Lee came up with the following, tending to show we're not as tough as we were in 1900:
The Wrangell sentinel., 1941-01-03
By MINNIE LEE

Has Wrangell changed in the past 40 years?
 Old-time residents would say. ives decidedly" and they'd be right Here's objective proof of the pud- ding based on a little sleuthing through the criminal dockets in Commissioner Richard Straits of- flee, and advancing comparative da- ia for the year just ended and for 1900-an interval of 40 years.
 Liquor takes the rap at both ends of the span. for in 1900 selling or giving liquor to Indians was the crime in 49 cases heard, and drunk and disorderly conduct the charge in 20 others.
 In 1940 just 61 cases of drunk and disorderly conduct came before
Evening star., 1941-12-18
Industrial Council
Elects Textile Locals
Head as President
Sidney Kotz Reelected;
Work of AuxiIiuries
Praised; More Planned

Electing George A. Meyers. jr., as
president, and re-electing Sidney r.
Katz as secretary treasurer for a
fifth term, the Maryland and Dis
trict Of Columbia Industrial Union
Council &C. 7. o. concluded its an
nual convention late yesterday at
the Harrington Hotel.
Mr.. Meyers, who succeeds John
r. Jones, head of the council since
Its organization, Is president Of Local
1874 of the Textile Workers Union
at Cumberland, Md. Mr.. Jones was
not q candidate for reelection.
"The paramount issue facing or
eanized labor is the defeat of Hitler
ism and Japan" Mr. Meyers told
the convention, following his elec-
ton.
Vice Presidents Elected.
Thirteen vice presidents also were
elected yesterday. These are Ullsse
DeDominicis, Amalgamated Cloth
ing Workers; Charles w. Sweyko,
Marine and Shipbuilding Workers;
James Drury, National Maritime
Union: Clyde D. Lucas, Textile
Workers Union: Reinhold c. Schre-
Ter. United Automobile Workers,
Jack Mink, United Cafeteria work
ers: Henry Thomas, United. Con-
struction Workers; Henry Rhlne,
United Federal Workers; Louis Gil
bert. Furniture Workers; Llndley
Dve, United Mine Workers; Ralph
c. Beard, Rubber Workers, Frank
Rhylick. Washington Newspaper
Guild, and John Klauzenberg, steel
Workers Organizing Committee.
Establishment of Government
supported hospital in the District to
furnish hospital facilities to Federal
emploves at nominal or reasonable
rates" was urged by the convention
in a resolution approved yesterday
afternoon.
In another resolution, it pledged
support of efforts of the Steel Work.
ers' Organizing Committee, and the
Marine and Shipbuilding Workers to
negotiate contracts with the Beth
lehem Steel Co.'S plants in the Bal
timore area.
Auxiliaries Commended.
The convention commended the
work of G. I. o. auxiliaries, and
urged that all local unions estab-
lish auxiliaries for wives and faml-
lies of c. I. o. members.
Initial steps were taken yesterday
to organize an auxiliary for the
Maryland and District Council, with
the appointment of Mrs. Sylvia
Beitscher as secretary of the new
unit.
The convention voted to hold its
1912 session in Baltimore.
Evening star., 1941-12-18
Infants Wear

Crib Blankets. Cotton and
rayon, satin bound. Pink and
blue. Factory rejects. Were
$1.ss ea.-------Sl.39
Toys. Slightly soiled. Dolls,
animals. novelties, rattles.
Were 29c to $4.99,
1Oc to S2.99
-Pajamas. Gowns, Bed Jack
e<s, Panties, Slips. Were soc
to $2.99--28c 10 S2.49
Sample Knit Wear. Sweat
ers, shawls, leggings. head
wear. leggings sets. Were Soc
to $5.9s---26c to $500
Girls Cotton Shorts. Sizes
J to 6. Were $1---19C
Kam'tFourth Floor
Evening star., 1941-12-18
VII \X3:; +; s
~
LECTURES.

LECTURES.
"A Review of Latin America" by |
Francis Mackin. Study Guild Cath
olic Library, 1725 Rhode Island ave-
nue. NV, 8:15 pm. today.
christian Science-Its Healing |
Power" by Mrs. Elizabeth M. Thom-
son, under the joint auspices of the
Churches Of Christ, Scientist, Ma
tional Theater, 1910 am. tomorrow
MUSIC.
Martha Graham and her Modern
Dance Group, sponsored by the Cap
pei Concert Guild Of Washington,
Constitution Hall, 8:45 pm. today.
Concert. Friday Morning Music
Club, Louis Potter, organist; Ruby
Potter, soprano: Frederic Stevens,
tenor: Barker Hall, 11:30 am. to-
morrow.
Concert, United States Marine
Band, Marine Barracks Auditorium,
pm. tomorrow.
FORUM.
Town Hall of the Air, broadcast
over Station WMAL, followed by
discussion. Hospitality Room, Jewish
CO1lIllu lulllGy SCiieCi, o pAii' 'oS'J'
MEETINGS.
William and Mary College Alumni
Association, Carlton Hotel, 8 pm.
today.
Thirteen Club. Cabinet Room,
Willard Hotel, 8 pm. today.
Washington Section League of
Laymen's Retreat. Parlor G, Will
lard Hotel n m t0day
Medico-C Chirurgical Society How
ard University Medical School Au-
ditorium, 9 pm. today.
American Council on Education.
Mayf7ower Hotel, 10 m. tomorrow.
DINNERS.
Business Advisory Council, May
flower Hotel, pm. today.
Lido Civic Club, Mayflower Hotel
7pm. today.
DANCES.
Foreign Fund Control Section of
the Treasury Department, Wardman
Park Hotel, 10 pm. today
Spanish American Club of Wash
fngton. Roger Smith Hotel, 10 pm.
today.
LUNCHEONS.
Reciprocity Club, Mayfower Hotel,
1890 pm. tomorrow.
American Council on Education,
Mayfower Hotel, 1890 pm. tomor-
row
Business Advisory Club, Mayflower
Hotel. 1890 pm. tomorrow.
National Board for the Promotion
of Rifle Practice, Mayflower Hotel,
1:3O pm. tomorrow.
D. C. Bankers Association. Par
lors A, B. c, Willard Hotel, AS pm
tomorrow.
FOR MEN IN THE SERVICE.
Game night, ping pong, shuffle
hoard, deck tennis. ETC., refresh
ments Columbia Heights Christian
church. 1435 park road NV, 7:3C
pm. today.
Christmas Pageant. National
Christian Church, Fourteenth ano
Massachusetts avenue NV, 7:3(
Regular prayer meeting followed
bv a young peoples social, Mount
Vernon Place Methodist Church,
to 1890 pm. today.
Colored Hobby Club, handicraft
games, music appreciation, Phyllis
Wheatley Y. w. c. A., 9O1 Rhode
Island avenue NV, 8 pm. today
Evening star., 1941-12-18
Kentucky U. Alumni
Plan Dinner Toniqht

The Washington Alumni Club of
the University of Kentucky will hold
a dinner at o'clock tonight at the
Cosmos Club in honor of the presi-
dent of the university, DR.. H. l..
Donovan, who will be present.
Among other guests will be Supreme
Court Justice and Mrs. Reed.
The head of the local alumni
group, William H. Scherff1us, will
preeide.
Evening star., 1941-12-18
Housewares

5 Black and Brass Ape.
Firesets. Were $5.9s, as is; IL
E-Z-do Rollador Wardrobe
Closets. Were s49s---S2.98
II lot Black and Brass Tongs
and Shovels. Were $l.29, a.
Is --------69c
-s--fold Solid Brass Trim
med Firescreens. Were 1888.
~ u -Sl1.S5
-a5 Coaorful Fireplace Hearth
Bro0ms. Were 69c----5Oc
III Black Steel Log Baske+A
Were $1.s8 ------S1.19
- 3-fold Black and Brass
Screens. Were $5.ss: 81 Ape.
Black Steel Firesets. Were
$5.98 -A-------------S3.98
is pair Black Ball Top
Andirons. Were $3.4s $3.50
. Electric Heating Logs with
: heat controls. Were $29.95,
S17.95
B Nesco Two-burner Circu-
lating Oil Heaters. Were
$3.50 ----S15.95
Is Ape. Antique Brass
Finish Firesets. Were S249:
/ Pearlwick Clothes Hamper,
as is. was 1898: % 12-pc. Uni
versal Stainless Knife and
Fork Sets. Were s34s S1.98
Il lot Carpet SweeperS. Were
$l.4s to s2.ss, CSC to S1.49
II lot Waste Paper Baskets.
a. Is. Were 49c- 9c---------25c
-3s Rubber Drain Beard
I1Ats. were sec sc------19c
II Is4 Cocktail Trays. Were
33.s8 and $3.50,
$1.98 to ST. 50
- White Enamel Metal Shoe
Boxes. Were $1.98. as Is: 10
Shower Bath Curtains. Were
Sl.96 -------X1.M 100
lis Wooden Lap Tables.
Were $1.ss 79c
Kann'-Third Floor