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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-26

supper guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
George Towl9r and family.
Mrs. Gertrude Rollins. Amasa,
came Sunday TO visit at the r. c,
Lamkin home. She is the grand
mother OF Mrs. (. G. Lamkin.
Miss Uila Brown. Ann Arbor. Is
spending a week with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Brown.
Mrs. Elisha McFall and mother,
Mrs. John HouCa, spent Wednes-
day in Ann Arbor.
Miss Patricia hurry. near Milan,
spent Sunday with her grandmoth-
er, Mrs. Cora Wilbur.
Miss Elaine BobicE spent last
week with her sister. Mrs. Clifford
Cullen, Detroit.
Sunday afternoon guests at the
c. w. Lowe home we're Mr.. and
Mrs. Clifford Keen and daughters,
Joyce and Shirley. Ann Arbor.
Mrs. Herman Oelka and Mrs. Don
Oelka, Milan. visited Mrs. Nellie
fullerton Monday evening at the
home OF her daughter, Mrs. Robert
Brown.
Mrs. Kate Kohnz. Avon. o.. came
Thursday and stayed until Sunday,
and Mr.. and Mrs. owen McKenna,
Avon, o.; Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Kohnz and daughters, Sally and Jo-
ann. Akron, O.; Mr.. and Mrs. Leo
Hammerschmidt. Bernard Hitch
ingham and daughter Shirley. De-
troit; Mr.. and Mrs. e. l.. SQuires,
Ypsilanti, were Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas buckingham.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred fowler and
Mrs. Stanley Conley and son Jack.
Detroit, were Tuesday dinner
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. George
fowler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Houck and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Houck spent
Sunday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
David Schaerer and family, Ann
Arbor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Warren and
Dorothy Horton, Detroit, were Sun
day evening guests at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn Horton.
Neil Williams, Pontiac, was a
week end guest OF his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Earnest Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thurlow Bodley
visited Mrs. w. ]. Bodley from
Thursday morning until Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Davis and
daughter, Trenton, and Shirden
Hawker, Ypsilanti, visited at the
A. ]. Lamkin home Sunday eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Simonds,
Ypsilanti, visited his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Barlow Simonds Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Low Harrison, Up
SLANT, and Mr.. and Mrs. Morris,
Detroit, were Sunday visitors of
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Solomon.
Claud Wilbur, Ypsilanti. spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Strom.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. EmbIin, Detroit,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Lamkin
Saturday evening.
Mrs. Gerald Stabnau and daugh-
ter spent Sunday at the home of
her parents, Mi. and Mrs. Lynn
Horton, while Mr.. Stabnau attend
ed the midget car races at Toledo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest Williams
and daughters and son were din
ner guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Griffin, Ypsilanti.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Houck, Ypsi-
lanti, visited his sister and brother
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. William Ora
ham, and parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Houck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Pukey and
Mrs. Oscar Berkeley, Milan, were
guests of Mrs. Nellie Fullerton at
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-26

by Mrs. Lee J. Talladay and Mrs.
Harley Dysinger. a violin solo by
Eden Lamkin and Miss Dorothy
Hitchingham sang. All had a very
enjoyable time.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-26
NEW BRIDGE pl AIMED

Flint. June 26-Start OF a new
downtown bridge for Flint by Sept.
l was visionee by city officials
Tuesday after the city commission
approved preliminary plans for the
half-million dollar structure Esti-
mated cost OF the bridge is $685.
500.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-26
Attend Last Rites

Mr.. and Mrs o. E. Vedder and
George Osborn attended the flu
neral OF Arthur Glow at the Stew
ems and Bush Funeral Home. Ypsi-
lanti, Saturday afternoon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-26
Honored BY Shower

Many OF the friends of Mrs. Rus
sell buckingham gathered togeth-
er last Friday TO give her a show
er at the home of Mrs: Fred Bev-
eridge. Many OF her lovely gifts
were pink. TIE entertainment for
the afternoon Included: readings
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-26

Assembly Of God Church
Monday. through Friday. to
II so a. m.-Vacation Bible School
for all children. ages six 10 i6
years.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-26

Co.. presented diplomas to i2s
graduates Of the Henry Ford Trade
SehooIin exercises Tuesday night.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-26
Church Briefs

Free Methodist Church
Tonight. 1880 p. m-Prayer
meeting.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-26
PREsENrs DIPLOMAS

Detroit. Juas 26-AP 49, Edsel
Ford. president OF the Ford Motor
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-26
CLASS ENTERTAINED

Whitaker. Mich. June 26-Mr.
and Mrs. Harley spent Sunday at
the Jennings Campbell cottage at
North Lake. The Stony Greek w.
NJ. B. Sunday School Glass was
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Jen-
nings Campbell.
Attends Funeral
Mrs. Edgar Lamkin attended the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-26
NetCs From Whitaker

funeral OF her uncle. Homer Lee
Coleman, at dundee Monday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-26

The Ladies' Aid Of ST. Joseph
Church will held their meeting at
Mrs. Z. A. Duene's home on July 8.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-26
TO OPEN CONVENTION

Y " ~ " y = y TVTH
Ludington. June gap - The
Michigan Association OF County
Treasurers will open a three-day
here June 30
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-14
US. Hats
Living
Cost Boom
BY ARTHUR HACHTEN
Init News service stan Correspondent

WASHINGTON. April II
Spotting signs that threaten a
sharp increase in the cost of living
Incidental 10 the gigantic defense
spending. high government officials
will confer here May , with lead
ers in production and sale Of con-
sumner goods. il was revealed today
With Leon Henderson. head of
the new prices administration set
up by President Roosevelt. hold
ing a meeting today with his staff
TO lay plans for scotching price
advances -iff widely uSet+ raw ma
terials, il was indicated in authori-
tative quarters that the admin
stration would move fast TO head
off infationary tendencies.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-14
PLANS STUDIES

. Proposals being considered.
according 10 George. are the
raising Of the normal income tax.
rate from 4 10 & per cent. and
the boosting Of corporation taxes
from u 10 30 per cent, plus in
creases IN inheritance. gift and
excess profits levies.
Returning Democratic leaders
said there would be virtually no
objection 10 President RooSevelts
proposal for authority TO acquire
seized foreign ships in American
ports. including 80 owned by the
Danish and which are scheduled
10 take American supplies TO the
British in the Red Sea.
A test on use Of American ves-
sells for convoy purposes Is slated
eaElN IA tfft4 ; = T 4 : 2 Senator
Charles W Tobey tR1 Of New
Hampshire has proposed an anti
convoy resolution and the Senate
foreign affairs committee will meet
Wednesday TO consider it. Senator
George. chairman Of this commit
tee voiced opposition TO II. saying
that II would tie the administra-
ton s hands TO meet possible fu-
ture emergencies.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-14
CONVOY SENTIMENT

All efforts by the anti-interven-
ton bloc 10 write a ban on convoys
into the leaSe-lend bill were de-
feated. Sentiment for conveys was
reported by Democratic leaders to
have increased since then.
An attack on President Roose-
velt's action in assuming the de-
Tense of Greenland IS 10 he made
by Senator Robert A. Taft (R) of
Qh4e--ts-t4zr1-7954 tifff tf--fffferf today that
the agreement signed with the
Danish minister by Secretary of
State Hull was a treaty that should
be submitted to the Senate for
ratification.
Three congressional committees
announced hearings would be held
tomorrow into defense DELAYS. the
House military committee resum-
ing lis inquiry into labor disputes
that delay production. and the
Senate military and House naval
committees holding sessions for the
first time.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-14
Cdmd(hOs Visit
Washington .

International News service wire
WASHINGTON, April f4.-Gen-
Maximino Avila Camacho and his
wife. here on a goodwill mission
from Mexico. were rendered a
luncheon today by Vice President
Henry A. Wallace and Mrs. Wal
lace. General Camacho is the
brother of the president of Mex
leo.
Sonora Avila Camacho was re-
ceived at the White House by
Mrs. Franklin p. Roosevelt.
After attending Easter church
service the distinguished visitors
TOITed tho thousands or WaShIng-
tonians and visitors to the capital
IN the Easter parade
The general and his wife viewed
the japanese cherry blossoms
around the tidal baSin-magnet
for the multitude of visitors.
Noicing hope for continued
friendly relations between the
United States and Mexico. General
Camacho indicated he and Mrs.
Camacho would 90 TO New York
Tuesday Their plans beyond this
journey We're undetermined.
A highlight of General Ca
machos. day today was his at
tendance at ceremonies in the
Pan-American Union Building
commemoratlng Pan American
Day. He conferred with President
Roosevelt during his visit here.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-14
Waller, Symphony
Head, 10 Be Citizen

NEW YORK. April 14.-GNs)
Bruno Walter noted symphony
conductor. announced through his
attorney today that he his wife
and daughter. Mrs. Lotto Arbenalt.
intend 10 become United States
citizens.
Citizenship applications already
are on file. Atty Leo Taub dis
CLOSED. Walter. who appeared as
conductor at the Metropolitan
Opera House this season. was
prevented from returning 10 Nazi-
conquered Austria and came 10
this country as a visitor in 1888.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-14

ASS stan Z. Secretary Of the
Treasury John L. Sullivan was
designated by Morgenthau TO pre-
sent the administratlons view on
the tax proposals.
President Roosevelt indicated to
Democratic leaders, meantime, that
he may send a special message TO
Congress on the need for new
taxes to help pay for the huge de-
Tense program now expected TO
pass the $4,000 900. 200 mark be-
fore tf1e year Is out.
President Roosevelt will leave
this week for a short vacation at
Warm Springs fizt-.-htl1- The in
plication was that he would send
the message before hearings are
begun on taxes by the ways and
means committee on April %.
Last week. President Roosevelt
conferred with Senator Walter f
George Of Georgia, ranking Berno-
Graf on the Senate finance COM
mittee. and Assistant Secretary Of
the Treasury Sullivan on the tax
proposals. including raising the
normal income rate on individuals.
the corporation and excess profits
taxes.
George is now slated 10 handle
the AK bill IN the Senate. since
Chairman Pat Harrison ID of
Mississippi IS i'll at Hot Springs.
Ark and is not expected 10 return
TO Washington for some weeks.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-14
SHELVE SUGGESTIONS

Meanwhile. recommendations of
the governor of the federal reserve
system for LEGISLATION 70 guard
against imitation werefsaid TO have
been. shelved by President Roose-
Welt.
The board had recommended.
aElaaaes- ct 4af,- E449l-aS- provide
brakes against initiation. that the
Presidents power TO devalue the
gold dollar be repealed. that his
authority 10 issue up TO $1,000
100000 in greenbacks be rescinded.
and that the silver-purchase pro-
gram be stopped.
Chief Weanons 70 prevent infla-
tion-decided upon by the President
and his closest advisers we're said
10 be rigid price control much
higher t5fxeS amt safe nj govern
ment bonds TO the public. instead
of depending chiefly upon the
banks 10 take them and thereby
increase their lending resources.
While plans for the May 2 meet
ing got under way the United
States Chamber of Commerce an
nounced a heavy advance registra-
ton of delegates for the chambers
twenty-ninth annual meeting here
April % 20 May ! when the ques-
ton Whats Ahead for America ?"
will be the chief topic for dis
cusslon.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-14
i. 5. Eases Curb
On Aluminium
International Nep. service wire

WASHINGTON. April II
Z. r. StettiniuS II, priorities di-
rector of the Office of Production
Management. issued an order
modifying government regulations
on aluminium 10 permit dlstribu-
ton of more low-grade aluminium
10 non-defense industries.
The change was effected by in
creasing the percentage Of average
1910 shipments which consumers
of this grade may now obtain.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-14

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-14
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-14
Congress Speeds
Boost in Taxes
For Defense
BY CECIL b. DICKSON

Init News Service staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON. April 14.-Con-
gressional leaders and treasury
officials today scheduled a STRAIT
egy meeting on Capitol Hill to-
morrow TO map plans for a new
national defense tax bill slated 70
raise a minimum of 81 100000 600
and possibly up TO $1,000 000000 in
new revenue.
Robert T. d gu e h on I'd OF
North Carolina. chairman of the
House ways and means committee,
which initiates tax bills. extended
the invitation to Secretary of the
Treasury Morgenthau and other
officials as Congress reaSsemhled
after a Today Easter vacation.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-14
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-21
5porismen Aid
 5nowbound Deer

A fine response has been given by hunters to the call for aid to deer stranded along the beaches by heavy snows, it is announced by Frank Dufresne, executive officer of the Alaska Game Commission.
 A number of hunters have al- ready taken to their boats on trips of mercy. to break down snow walls along the beaches. allowing the little animals to come to the beach for feeding and then retrace their steps back into the woods when the tide comes in, Dufresne said.
 Sportsmen who have volunteered to help with this work but who have no transportation will be taken out on game commission boats Monday. Dufresne declared.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-21
Junior Auxiliary
 And Legion Sons
 Have Joint Party

A joint Christmas party for the Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of the Legionnaires will be held in the Dugout on Monday, December p, at pm.
 Members of the Junior Auxiliary on the entertainment committee are Connie Davis, Pat Davis and Harriet Stonehouse. Those on the committee in charge of decorations are Willane Rolf, Colleen Hellan, Winona Monroe, Carol Olson and Eileen Hellan. The refreshment committee members are Florence Dobson. Clara Olson and Dorothea Hendrickson.
 The Sons of the Legionnaires who are acting on the joint com- mittees with the Junior Auxiliary are: entertainment, Fred Sorri, Jr.; decorations, Minard Mill, Jr.; refreshments, Leslie Hogins and Jackie Gucker.
 Gifts, not to have exceeded 10 cents in cost, will be exchanged.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-21
POUNDS OF FRUIT AND
 CANDY AWARDED

Throngs of Juneau childre n crowded into the Capitol Theatre Saturday afternoon for the annual Christmas party sponsored by B. P. o. E. Lodge APO
 More than HOO pounds of candy, fruit and nuts, wrapped in generous sized packages. were distributed to the guests, who in turn came bear ing gifts of canned goods for the Elks Christmas baskets to be dis tributed to needy families.
 During the motion picture show, old St. Nicholas himself appeared in the aisles and was greeted with cheers by the less sophisticated members of the audience,
 The theatre was donated by Manager Beale.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-21
DUTCH BOMB
 CRUISERS AND JAP CARRIER
Netherlands Pilots, Flying American Wdrpldnes,
 Score Dirett Hits
CBY ASSOCIATED PREss)

Dutch pilots flying American built warplanes scored direct hits on two more Japanese cruisers, a troop transport and another war; ship believed to be an aircraft carrier in fierce attacks off Miri. Borneo, the Netherlands govern ment announced today.
 Also reported was surprise at tack by Dutch troops in North Bor- neo. Japanese invaders. who land- ed earlier in the week in British controlled Sarawak were captured in the assault
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-21
Mother Naiure's BIackout SIaied For Monday Night

Mother Natures most total black out, with the exception of a total eclipse, will be visited upon Juneau and the rest of the northern hem isphere Monday.
 Known in official meteorological circles and by almanac authors as the beginning of winter, Monday will also see the fewest hours of daylight north of the equator dur ing the year.
 According to the Weather Bureau, winter will officially start here at 9:45 p. m. Monday, when the sun will have reached g degrees, 27 minutes south, it's most distant point from us in it's annual journey into southern climes. For few days, then, Old Sol will apparently pause for a southern vacation be- fore travelling north, trip he will continue until 5:17 D. m. June 2l l942, when he will have reached the height of his northern trip.
 The sun is slated to rise at 9:45 a. m. and set again at 4:07 a. m here Monday, giving us total Of GA hours of sunlight. In Fairbanks Monday the blackout will be more complete, with the sun poking its noggin above the horizon at 9:5S a. I'll. and sinking to rest at l:3s D. m, for total of three hours anc 40 minutes of daylight in the Inter. for city
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-21
NAzlS FIGHTING SUPERIOR ARMY
 SAYS G0EBBELS
Propaganda Minister Ap- peaIs 10 German People
 for Warm Clothing

LONDON, Dec. 20.--Nazi Pro- paganda Minister Herman GoebbeIs today appealed, in radio broadcast, to the German reopIe for warm clothing for HitIer's soldiers in Russia.
 Goebbeis told his Reich au- dience bluntIy that i've are up against an enemy of superior numbers and personnel on the eastern front.
 In a transcript of the GOeb- beis proclamation picked up by the National Broadcasting Company listening post at New York, he attributed the remark to Hitler, himself. Goebbels said the Fuehrer had commissioned him to read the message to the German people.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-21
Few Deaths as Result of Bombing Raid Over
 Cavite, Navy States
SPOT WHERE SHIP
 SUNK UNANNCUN(ED
Undersea Graft Prove Ae- five During Second
 Week of War

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. The Department of the Navy reported today that U. s. submarine has sunk "an additional enemy trans port.'
 No details regarding this latest reported action of American under sea craft were released. Location of the marine encounter was also withheld.
 The report came through Ad- miral Hart, commander of the Asiatic fleet. who earlier this week announced that an American sub marine had sunk a Japanese trans port and probably destroyed sec- ond in the first engagement of the war in which the submersibles of this country participated Today's report is believed to bring the number of Japanese ships sent to the bottom by U. &. subs to three in the first two weeks of the war.
 A Navy communique also report ed today that the Cavite naval base in the Philippines, which sus- tained a heavy bombing raid at noon Friday, suffered some dam age to property" but only light casualties among American forces and civilian personnel.
 The Navy communique also said, of the eastern and central Pacific areas and the Atlantic theater of war that there are no new de- velopments."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-21
MOOSE TURKEY G0BBLE DRAWS
 BIG ATTENDANCE

The Turkey Gobble given by the Moose Lodge in the Odd Fellows Hall Friday night was attended by large. enthusiastic crowd.
 The members of the Moose Lodge will meet at the New York Tavern Monday night to make arrange ments for the children's Christ mas party to be held at the Colis- cum theatre Wednesday afternoon December 24.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-21
U. S. PILOTS SHOOT FOUR
 JAP PLANES
First Heavy Resistance to Raids on Burma Road
 Made by Yankees

CHUNGKING, Dect 2o.-Japa- nese warplanes which attempted a raid on Running on the Burma Road today were heavily engaged for the first time by an interna- tional air force and four of them shot down without loss to the de- lenders, high Chinese quarters re- ported today.
 The forces were composed ex- clusively of American volunteers who resigned from the United States armed forces to serve China.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-21
Stevensons to
 Give Breakfast

MT. and Mrs Roger Stevenson will be hosts to group of frlenos at a breakfast in their home Sun day at l2 o'clock noon.
 Guests will include MT. and Mrs. Keith Wildes, MT. and Mrs. w. R. Chipperfield, MT. and Mrs. Jack Shepard, MT. and Mrs. Howard Simmons and MT. and Mrs. Russell c. Maynard.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-21
JOINT FRONT. AXIS. BEING FRAMED
Plans for 'Unity of Action by All Allied Govern
 ments Under Way

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. - The White House disclosed to- night that joint planning for unity of action" soon would embrace all governments "en- gagged in the common cause of defeating the Axis"
 Steps toward the formation of a common front against the to.aIitarian powers are now being taken, the news release from President Roosevelt de- clared.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-21
WILDES RETURNS

Gordon Wildes, construction su- perintendent for the R. J. Sommers Construction Company of Juneau, returned here yesterday to spend the holidays. He was recently m charge of work at the new C.A.A. airport at Nome.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-21
RUSS SUB
 5I NIX 5 } NAzI BOATS
Sea Encounter Takes Place in Arctic Waters-1rdns-
 boris Are Guarded

MOSCOW, Dec. 20.-The Russian radio announced here today that a Russian submarine has just sunk three German transports, totaling 25 800 tons of shipping.
 The ships were encountered in Arctic waters, the report said. They were fully loaded and escorted by destroyers and patrol boats at the time of the submarine attack.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-21
FOUR SITKA NAVY MEN
 DROWNED
Group Disappea ared in Small Boat Off Naval
 Base Dec. B

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20. = The Navy Department said here today that four enlisted men who dis appeared ill a small boat off the naval air station at Sitka, Alaska, on December 13 are believed drowned.
 The men were Arthur Taylor, 45: Roger Hill, 27; Martin Dooley, Jr.. 2l; and Orval Stewart, 25. All except Stewart were members of the naval reserve of the regular navy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-21
MATERIALS ORGANIZE
 NEW STAND
Japanese Thrust Is Halted 300 Miles North of
 Singapore

SINGAPORE, Dec. 20.-The Brit ish High Command today said Inn perial forces in northern Malaya are recognizing for a new stand after bringing the Japanese lnvad- CTS to a halt along the krlan River, 300 miles north of here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-12-21
SHOWER. LUNCHEON
 IS GIVEN FOR BRIDE

Mrs. Jchn Senescue, Jr, employee of the Office of Indian Affairs, was feted by her. co-workers of that office at combination shower and luncheon in the Iris Room of the Baranof Hotel. Approximately 20 persons were in attendance.