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The Phoenix index., 1941-06-21

it into cheese. A great preacher
wrote one day this ringing indict-
ment: Round our part we have a
lot of poets, at least set of very
ignorant people who think they are;
and these folks worry me more than
little because I have written a
book, and therefore. ought to listen
to their rigmaroleS."
This preacher said further Non
sense is nonsense whether it rhymes
or not, just as bad halppenieS are
good for nothing whether they
jingle or lie quiet" Here, John"
said a man to another, Il want to
read you some of my verse; No,
thank you," said the man spoken to-
Il don't feel in a political frame OF
mind today" Mark you, this man
won't feel a bit more tomorrow He
perhaps says, What right has that
fellow to shoot his rubbish at my
door?"
Expressing his dislikes further. we
hear him say, Il have enough OF my
own. I don't intend to have my eaI
stuffed up with cobbler'S wax OF
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Some people who are ignorant are
far happier than many who are well
learned. The conditions of the world
don't worry them much; they ac
cept their fate in life and go on
making the best of it. Every Sprat
nowadays calls itself a herring;
every donkey thinks itself fit to be
one of the kings horses; every
candle reckonS itself the sun. But
when a man with his best coat
on, and a paper collar, a glass in his
eye, brass chain on his waistcoat,
a cane in his hand, and emptiness
in his head, fancies that people cam
not see through his Swaggers and
brags. he must be ignorant, very
ignorant, for he does not know him
self.
FLATS, dressed up to the top of
fashion. think themselves some
bodies, but nobody else does" wrote
wise man. Dancing masters and
taylors may rig up fop, but they
cannot make nothing into a man.
One may color milestone as much
as you like, but you cannot improve
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-21

However, in the Negro situa.
ton, there are three field workers
under the supervision of Lawrence
Oxley, MeSsrs. Walker, Rucker
and Ellis, who will see to it the
employment offices throughout the
country give equitable considera-
ton to the claims and classifica-
tions and placement of Negroes ac-
cording to the qualification of the
Negro applicants to do the work.
REID CONSULTANT
DR.. Ira De A. Reid of Atlanta
University has been added to the
staff of the. board as consultant.
He has been assigned to the u. S
Employment service of the Social
Security board and detailed 70
this section in charge of employ.
ment service relative to minority
groups. In this capacity be will
supervise the work of Mr.. Oxley
and his corps.
According TO Mr.. Burr, there has
been no change in MIR. Oxley's
position contrary to reports that
he had been released or was tt
be released except in the fact that
he is the director of. the Negro
staff and he is in the section un-
Ger Dr. Reid'S administration.
Discussing the position of the
state employment offices, Mr..
Burr says these offices, while ad-
ministered by the states in which
they are located, are aided by
federal funds anG because CT this,
they must adhere to federal stand
ards and bring their own standards
up to meet the federal require
mentS.
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-21
Prominent Calf.
Couple Weds In
Tempe, Arizona

Mr.. T.. Whitworth, of Long Beach,
California. and Mrs. Clennett An
thony Of Los Angeles, Calf were
married Monday, June 9, in Tempe,
Arizona. Attending the ceremony
were small group of relatives and
friends; Mrs. Jessie Smith of Albu-
querque, New Mexico. Miss Gertrude
Dixon, Mr.. Lowell Sperland of Phoe-
nix and the brides Sister Miss Clio
deem Hamilton of Phoenix.
Mr.. Whitworth is the nephew of
Mrs. Elizabeth Hill. prominent Los
Angeles figure He is also very
prominent in the young social circle
both of Los Angeles and of Long
Beach and have been an employee of
the Owl Drug Co. of Long Beach
for eighteen years. Mrs. Anthony is
also prominent social figure in Los
Angeles and for the past three years
have been engaged as manager and
supervisor for the Alexander Realtor
Co. of that city.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
Lavon Hamilton. 815 L. Monroe
street, Phoenix, who honored the
couple with lovely wedding ban
Quet, attended by selected friends
those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Odis Burns, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Derson, Miss Louise Oby, Mr. John
Henry Lewis, Miss Gertrude Dixon,
Mr.. David l.. Johnson, Miss Glodeen
Hamilton, Mrs, Elizabeth Hill, Mr.
Fred Anthony, Miss Mona Clare An
thony and Mrs. Jessie Smith.
The couple will make their home
at AIT So. Hooper avenue, Los
Angeles.
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-21
CLUBS
The TOP HATTERS


are beginning to get normal once
mere since the Sport Dance
Election Of officers, anniversary
party and the surprise gift to the
president lit girls haven't been
doing anything The sport dance
was a success and will long he
remembered by the Top Hatte;S
ard MANY of their friends. Elec-
ton of officers was very interesting.
Mrs. E. Williams. who has served
as president for one year was re-
elected, and the club presented her
with a lively sheernea robe and
slippers. Also a cake with cand-
les. Miss Alma Stevenson was elect
ed as vice president; Mrs. Vivian
Sims, Secretary. Mrs. Ollie Mae
Christopher assistant secretary.
Mrs. Davis O'Neal, treasurer. Tru-
ly Smith. reporter.
Plans are now being made for
the Night in Monte Carlo which
will be held in Julye. Time and
place will be announced later.
Tie Union Children's Day pro-
gram of Shiloh and Mt Calvary
Baptist church under the direc-
tion of Mrs. Smith Lockhart.
euperintenent J. Allen and Brother
Sykes of Shiloh and Mt. Calvary.
Both schools were well represent
ed. and the children were well
drilled fo the occasion.
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Under the present set-up, ac-
cording 20 MIR. Bllrr, the general
program of the employment sC.
curity division is for the definite
registeration and classification oi
workers, and their prompt referral
to employers who are in need OF
their services.
The second am of the division
is to do the same with traIneeS,
the recruiting of trainees for the
defense training program and the
referrai of trainees to employees
in the defense industries.
AT present, the whole program
is geared up to the defense pro
gram but many problems arise
which have to be worked out in
dividuallv.
For instance In the matter OF
union workers, many of the unions
get their workers directly from
the ranks of the unemployed union
men, WHO keep in close contact
with their respective o9ganiza.
tionS.
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PERSONALS

Mr.. Hargo, formerly of Winslow,
Ariz., who operated the Winslow
Poultry has come to Phoenix and
will be engaged in the same bust
ness. He has associated himself with
DR.. N. d. Hightower at 1913 E..
Jefferson street. He represents the
Illanoise Hatchery. You may order
chickens, ducks and turkeys.
Word was received of the serious
illness of Mrs. Lou Franklin of 6Oe
S. 9th avenue who was admitted
into st. Joheph Hospital last week.
Mi. Charlie Turner, of E. Mon
roe Street, left last Wednesday,
June ~ for Los Angeles for two
weeks vacation. r4s.asa--e s.-..
Mr.. Oscar Ely of 805 s. 3rd
Avenue is improving nicely from
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an injury received while working
Wednesday,, June IL. 1t has been
reported. Mrs. Lewis Wright of
COZ 2nd Avenue has been Ill fol
several days.
Mrs. Clay Perkins, 1907 South
Third Avenue is still on The sick
list.
Mrs. Millie Kirk of II Avenue
and Yuma Ariz. has just returned
rom an extensive trip through.
Oklahoma, including Oklahoma
City. Bolcy. Brooksviite, and sew
eral other points not mentioned
visiting relatives and friends. She
reports a very pleasant trip.
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SICK LIST

Mrs, Willie Mckinney Holmes is
on the sick list, She was not able
to attend the Children Day pro-
gram Sunday. June 9th. Ben
Grant OF 4th Avenue, Mr. A. D.
Curry of Watkins Road is also on
the sick list.
1t has been reported that Mrs.
Thomas Fl Brown 1905 Broadway
IS much improved after undergo
ing an operation on June 9Th. It
is thought that she will be able to
return home today, June II or to
morrow, %. Her many friends are
wishing her a speedy recovery.
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Problems Receiue
Attention In D. G.

WASHINGTON -(ANP)-The Negro situation in the
division employment security Social Security Board
has been receiving the utmost attention recently according
to Walter Burr in charge of the division which handles the
minority groups, and result of certain changes it is
anticipated far better results will be obtained in the future
than have existed in the past.
Under the present Set-up according to Mr. Burr the
general program of the employment security division is for
the definite registration and classification of workers. and
their prompt referra employers who are need of their
services.
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MAKING INVESTIGATION

Homicide detectives announced
Sunday night that they were max
ing a further investigation of the
Staying tefbre lodging charges
against the widow.
Detectives Sunday also began
investigation of the mysterious
Staying of 33-year Ole Mrs. Get
trude Ware York of 209 Cain St,
northeast. Meanwhile police were
holding her husband, Carson
James York for questioning in the
death.
York told officers on arriving
home shortly after 2 o'clock Sun
day morning he found his wits
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-21

cobbled verse. l had double dose
the other morning from two of our
great village poets and I must con-
fesS it was rather better than most
of the rhymes that 1 meet with in
books 1T is a sin to steal a pin
At least that is the opinion of Chub-
bins. To top it up Padley added
1T is a greater to steal later" In
spite of this, there is rhyme and
reason for you. The sexton said
when he wrote three lines for the
poor mans tombstone:
Here 1 lie,
Killed by a sky
Rocket in my eye. ."-Selah.
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-21

and entire furnishings of Mrs.
Almeta Allen, at 1923 jefferson
Of the loss was not available. The
Street. From reports an estimate
same blaze slightly damaged the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Nc
Pinion. 1921 E. jefferson Street,
according to reports.
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ON THE REEL
BY REV. TASCHEREAU ARNOLD


''NOW WHEN THEY the bodness of Peter and
and John and perceived that they unearned and g
norant men, they marveed and they took knowledge of
them that they had been with Jesus wrote Dr. Luke
the Gospel commentator
Wist we not that he who marries these hgh-tighty
young ladies will have bad bargain if he had united
with doll Gee how the fat would be in the fire if
Mrs. Cozy heard read this but saying for all that
she and her girls ignorant very ignorant because they
do not know what would be of most service to them.
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ting an all-time record for the first
six months of a given year.
An element of mystery surround
ed both of the hcmicides.
Police were holding 29-year old
Mrs Willie Mathis of 1854 Auburn
Avenue for questioning in the fatal
shooting of Albert GSon) Mathis,
80, her husband, widely known
Auburn Avenue character.
DIES AT GRADY
Mathis died at Grady hospital
shortly after one o'clock Sunday
afternoon. a 80 calibre bullet
wound in his stomach. His body
was removed to the Chandler
Funeral Home, where it is being
held pending completion OF funeral
arrangements.
Mrs. Mathis. apparently beWild-
cred, and with large bruises about
her face and body, was arrested
by Radio Patrolmen I. w. Belcher
and c.. E Hale at her Auburn
avenue residence.
She contended the shooting was
an accident, charging that the
weapon went off in her hand as
She and her husband struggled for
possession of it.
HAD BEEN BEATING HER
She told officers that her huS-
band had been beating her just
before the shooting occurred. Of
ficers said large bruises were ON
her right eye, face and forehead.
A powder burn was observed just
above her elbow on her left arm.
The pistol, the officers said, was
found on the vanity.
Mrs. Mathis describing the
events leading up to the fatal
shooting, said she was on the floor
where Mathis had thrown her
during the tuSSle for the gun,
when it discharged.
The bullet penetrated his abdo-
men, lodging in his lung. Death
occurred thirty minutes after he
was admitted to the hospital.
There were two empty shells in the
sun and four that had not been
discharged.
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-21
SUNSHINE NOT AN
AMERICAN PRODUCT

Just where on earth is there
mountain without base, altitude
and hypotenuse? Just where is there
stream. brook or river that fail
to obey the law of gravity? Is Mis-
SisSippi the only place on earth
fitted to grow cotton? Is Georgia.
only fitted for growing peaches?
have viewed the sun, moon and
other planets, behaving beautifully.
when I was 1900 miles from the
shores of America.
AN AMERICAN PRODUCT
The so-called American may justly
be called the origin of baby snatch
erS, hi-jackerS, mob rule, and toler-
ated lynching. They are cretainly not
the originators of cities, good roads,
etc. Many of these conveniences
were enjoyed when the American
was living in tree tops and caves,
gnawing uncooked monkey less salt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd L. Easter and
family left Saturday, June IA, for
San Francisco, and other points on
! the coast
MI. Johnson w. Pigee left Wed
nesday, June II for Los Angeles and
San Diago, Calf, where he will
spend the summer.
Elder and Mrs. j. w. Taylor ot
1886 E. Jefferson street. left for the
convocation in Los Angeles, i'm
mediately after the close of the con-
vocation in Phoenix last week. Ac-
comparing them was their daughter
Mrs. Novela Brewer of 1880 E. Madi.
son street, who has been ill for sew.
eral months. They will return Mon.
day, June 23
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GUILTY OF ASSAULT

Adjudged guilty of simple assault,
Richard Smith was order Monday
to appear at $50 a. m. in West
Phoenix Precinct Justice Court for
sentence.
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Widely Known
Auburn Ave.
Figure Slain
Son Mathis And
Mrs. G.. w. York
Sabbath Victims
ATT ANITA Ga-(SNS)-

ATT ANITA. Ga.-(SNS)-
Choosing a wide variety of
weapons ranging from bullets to
acid, Atlantans ended one of the
most bloody weekends of violence
in the city's history Sunday night
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The toll late Sunday
stood at two dead
and more than q
half dozen wounded.
The homicide total
leaped up to Al, set
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-21
Hits And Bits
By MACK C. NANCE

Now that the Radio has OuJlived
it's usefulness. and dissipated the
fine arts of public entertainment by
catering to the silly whims of dixie
mob why not broadcast the peck
erwood squeal" often heard in gar
bageville, Alabama, as much need
ed relief from continued Negro
Spiritual? If Joe Louis should have
had his hands tied and at the
same time, arm Buddy Baer with
brick bat in either hand, the result
would confirm the oft expression of
white supremacy Equal opportunity
depicts facts that should be kept
secret. Would advise. Halle SelaSSie
to 60 slow on an extensive improve
ment His stay in Adds Ababa, may
not be of a permanent statue. Ma
tionS. like individual. often begin
career of civic pleasentries when it
is to late. A wolf wearing SuSpenders
is just another wolf. Dunkirque:
(BritishD meaning I can't take it.
Peace. Peace, there will be no peace.
There have been no sincere ef-
forts ON the part of man in favor of
peace since Christ was attacked,
assault and finally lynched by a
southern. mob, on Mount Calvary
The hearts of men is not yet fitted
to cultivate the virtues of peace.
Man must be purified by blood
purge. All nations, will and must
bathe in human gore. Affrontry,
self Importance, ego and imagined
greatness will not deter this uni
verSal blood letting Those that sur
vive will have learned to carry on
in a peaceful attitude. The public
was treated, many of us bored, a
few evenings ago to an interpreta-
ton of what is meant by Il Am an
American" by gentleman, highly
educated and no doubt sincere in
his endeavors. This gentleman paint
ed beautiful but meaningless pic
ture of America. The language was
clothed in fluent eloquence, high
sounding phases. All meaning less
than nothing 1 do not admire neith-
er do l wish to possess the diamonds
on the back of rattler. No amount
OF poems, phrases or beautiful Ian
guage concerning these diamonds
will dilute my horror of same. This
gentleman would have us believe
that the United States, only was
place of ideal perfection. He may
be able to convince the inmates of
AlcatraS. that there are no walls.
no bars. no guards or that there
are no prison discipline. Still he may
never convince me that man has To-
Gated a Utopia in mudville, S. C.
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-21
CARRIED WOMAN In
HOUSE

He said he picked up the wamans
body and carrying it in the mouse
placed it one the bed. He then left
to get something to eat, police we're
told.
He returned III time, York as
serted, to see someone crawling
out OF the bedroom window
through his wife was still on the
bed. He admitted not calling an
ambulance OF police, claiming tnat
ne thought there was nothing
seriously wrong with the woman.
Neighbors called Radio Patrol
men M G.. jenkins and j. M.
Park shortly afterward. Mrs York
was pronounced dead on arrival at
Grady hospital.
A neighbor, Miles Williams, con-
tradicted York'S Verson of the case.
to separate them, he said.
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-21
FIRE DESTROYS HOME

Fire Of an undetermined organ
at noon Wednesday. June II. de-
stroyed and the 5-room frame home
The Phoenix index., 1941-06-21

lying On the front porch of their
residence, several stab wounds in
her face and neck.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-23
Renowned Concert Artists and
Dance Group on All-Siar Course

Paul Robson. Donald Dickson.
Carmalita Maracci and her Span
ish dancers, and rrace Moore are
the four big reasons why the sea-
son seat sale for the Temple ALI
Star series has been unusually
heavy, according TO William Tib-
biss manager for the series. The
first four days OF the sale a.
Frsser's ticket office are said TO
Indicate that season subscribers
may completely fin the theater
for all four events. Besides the
Tacoma music people season ticket
purchasers include large number
from Puyallup. sumner. Morton.
Olympia. orting. Montesano and
Aberdeen.
Paul Robson. IN. great Negro
folk-singer will open the series
on Nov. 10. This great artist
was selected 10 inaugurate the
summer outdoor season at the
Newark Stadium. sololst with the
Essex County symphony under
the direction Of Or. Frank Black
A record crowd Of $4,000 gathered
TO hear the popular star. Only
Marian Anderson and Lily Pons
have equalled this record.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-23
Paul Kirker
Is Chairman

Paul f. Kirker. public relations
officer of the u and I Sugar COM
pany. today WAS named chairman
of the Buy Washington division Of
the Manufacturers Association Of
Washington by r. p. ThymiAn. as
ISOLATION president. Kirker. who
succeeds Frank West Of Preserva-
tive Paint Co. will be in charge OF
the Manufacturers Association
business promotion activities.
II. J. Gille Of Puget Sound Power
and Light Co. was named chairman
Of the directory committee to pub
lish a new Directory OF Washing
ton Manufacturers kirker former
ly was chairman Of this activity.
West continues as vice presi-
dent OF the association and a mem
Der OF the Buy Washington division.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-23
Using Many European Acts
This Year With Rinqlinqs

Now that restyling. air eondi-
tioning and stroamlining have
come 10 the worlds largest big
top the Ringing Bros. and bar
mum 4 Bailey circus. 10 exhibit
IN Tacoma, Monday. Sept. /. the
magic Of the transformation Is
nowhere more In evidence than
in the host Of beautiful girls in the
aerial. riding and aerohatic dis
plays.
Among the many European acts
there are beauties in heaping
measure. for the word has gone
around the world that talent must
no backed by good looks when a
contract with The Greatest Show
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-23

on Earth is sought Hence. foreign
acts have for the last few years
been breaking IN pretty girls to
attain the circus performers ultl-
mate goal The Big show.
The Ringing Bros. and nArnum
a Bailey circus now radically
restyled by Norman Bel Geddes.
internationally celebrated design
or. presents world renowned artists
and a multitude Of refreshingiy
new and sensational innovations ON
ita gigantic program Of ipai.
The performances featuring the
surprisingly magnificent fsiryland
fantasy old King Cole and Moth
er Goose" created by Geddes, will
begin At 2.15 and Sis p m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-23
Racine S Now
AT Top Speed

At Raclnes Western institute
classes are running along ~ top
speed n supply tse demand fer
Sel IL trained office employees.
Tsooms employers stin want re
hest employees ohtsinahle. and
Rscins's students are IN great d.
nand because they are weli-round-
81 and Well-trained and have been
thoroughly grounded in thoSe little
things that 20 70 make = pleasant
fellow employe ne personal at
tention given 70 the students ard
the freedom with which they cen
suit their Instructors about per-
sonal and business matters make
employees with whom anyone would
ENJOY working.
Raeines offers everything that
business office employees need for
success secretarial bookkeeping.
accounting. and office machines
but no one department Is permit
ted 10 overshsdow any other. Each
Instructor feels a personal respon-
sibilty to the students and sees
to It that the work in that de-
partment Is gwen the attention Il
deserves.
Two years ago Raeine's inau-
gurated Medical Shorthand classes
the only school in Tacoma hand
ling this specialized stenographic
branch. The classes have been
very popular and have yielded
great enjoyment and profit TO the
students attending them The
school has standing offers Of en-
ployment for students who will
take up this field IN earnest. An
other Medical Shorthand class will
be offered in the fall
And now Racines again leads
with = Legal stenography class
in its evening school This class
will also be offered in the fall.
Raeine's Western Institute Is
under the leadership Of Robert T.
knight, c. p. A. resident partner.
for seventeen years in active d.
rection. and Mrs. Winifred X.
Richmond. manager, who has been
associated with the school for So
years. Mrs. Richmond was for
years official plate writer for the
Gregg Publishing company. and
the Anniversary Manual. Flne-
tional Method. and many other
shorthand books used by high
schools and other business colleges.
were written by her.
In addition to knight and Mrs.
Richmond. the school has six in
struetors. making possible great
flexibility in classes and subjects
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-23

10 any railway employs in the
United states.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-08-23
Secret Of Really Nuirifive
Menu Is 10 Like Your Food

-sr -. ia =nillty r. n q sff>~t-
lvsiv depends ~ The stamina ~
his arssnlsrn Nutrition affects the
tsvel ~ health snf stamina lzfse-
" ~ u. influences - th~ n1dy's
raetrnnment That lrternsi re-
vsrsana~at. shieH - new kncw
IN - lnfluene~d ~ even everyday
aiff<r~ne>< - fncs hshit. 70 n Al
pFusshlllty fany 80 lmrcrssnf -
ansnfsi wuFk All sas1na a~eEsscre
a. i IL 10 nussussr ard physical
contest
Ks~catlvr- In soy d<fens~ posi-
tlans Nay sell - Ne hetfie-
nseks n sIi-eat sffisEsneS h<e.ase.
thruush lmrrop<r as>s. thsy lssh
ne stamina 70 work a th<lr klsh-
eat effisIsrsy.
rhus Americas drive u Inn
prove nusriilensl standards means
N terms any sr<msF ca uedsv~
staad lasf - auIesiS a. - UNDER
stands ira whif &c ~ poo ssfplsn~s
that 80 shsli ..cu have <trura-
~. heslthlsv. mnr~ rreds~fIve.
alert men Ant wem<n faF The mti=
isAry trent and homs frcnf Aisks.
This a.<s rot mean that the
government viii impress roe diet
On 10. 90 eno people II knows -
recent lsnc< department. surveys
have sna~n. that tkeTs are strco9
regional preferences many ~
Their, stsmmlnE rson carrier f~r.
srsti~ns " that ieesIstr. me
tables 81 New oriesns for en-
ample. am r~mlna ens ~ me fssh.
the ehlsksn .nd ire saisas ef the
French nrssenssne ~st wcse
h~sus ara aFiss mcre ssa tHsa
families IN eun~t ssher eitlse.
Hsesssass llsz.zsas.ses
ruy n :. nands snd nave'