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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12
. McKENNEY
 ON BRIDGE
By WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY America,s Card Authority

The national knockout team-of- four championship for the Wander bilt Cup was won this year by a team consisting of Lee Hagen, Richard L. Frey, Lester Bachner Sigmund Dornbusch and Sam Stay man, all of New York. Lee Hazen was the winner of the world cham pionship Master Individual last year. Richard Frey was one of the original members of The Four Aces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12
Mrs. John Bo.Oey
 Honors Bride-To-Be

Mrs. John Bowey of Thompson street entertained at her home on Wednesday evening with a miscel- laneous shower in compliment to Miss Mary Smith of Middlebury.
 Her guests included Alice Gagnon, Margaret Mccormack, Mary Mo- Kenna, Mary Gilmartin, Shirley Burr, Molly Colangelo, Mary Hyland Nora Carey and Annette Conway.
 MT. and Mrs. Chester J. LaRoche of Cedar road, Southport, will en- certain on Saturday evening with a dinner party at their home. Their guests will attend the Navy Relief Benefit Horse Show at the Fairfield County Hunt Clup.
 Mrs. LaRoche is the former Miss Clara Russell of this city.
 MT. and Mrs. John Chiero are registered at the Hotel Pennsyl- cania, New York City. Mrs. Chiero was the former Miss Connie Marano of Wall street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12
Quota Officer
 Feted At Elton

At its regular meeting last night the Waterbury Quota Club feted its corresponding secretary, Miss Mar garet Kelley of Wildwood avenue. Miss Kelley will be married on July to Francis Mulcunry of Washing ton street.
 Mrs. Ruth LaVaIIee presided ct the affair which was held in the Colonial Room of the Hotel Elton. A floral centerpiece of pink and white carnations, roses and baby breath, pink tapers, and individual miniature candles decorated the dinner table.
 Madeline Roberts, chairman of the arrangements committee, pre- sented the bride-to- with crystal service in the name of the organi- Zation. Miss Mary Reilly and Helen M. Mccarthy assisted on this com mittee.
 Among those attending were Mrs Joseph Kelley, Mrs. LaVallee, Mary Hennessey, Mrs. Mary Kilmartin, Jennie O'Neill, Agnes Fitzpatrick, Margaret Bowling, Mrs. Julia Mc- Donald, Mrs. Mae Grady, Mrs Agnes Carroll, Grace Wolff, Ruth Kennaugh, Mrs. Lela Cotter, Mrs. Josephine Osborn, Margaret Kelley, Mary Reilly, Catherine Burns, Irene Dillane, Madeline Roberts, Helen M. Mccarthy, Mrs. Mae Birt, Catherine Mooney, Helen Tobin, Margaret Bull, Anna Skehan and Mrs. Anna Alexander.
 Among the Waterbury students graduated from the Hartford Hos- pital School of Nursing were Miss HZnrn Corlrnra and AEirc Anna P.a-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12
Douglas MacArthur
 Club Holds Part,

The Douglas Macarthur club sponsored successful card party last night at the Central Y. M. c. A More than one hundred and fifty guests attended the party, the pro- ceeds of which will be donated tc the U. s. O.
 Duncan c. Rose, Joseph E. Nelly and John E. Bulger served as the committee.
 The organization, as a supplement tary group, will assist in any activi- ties wherein they can offer aid in the defense program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12
DOlUling s h e e h a 7,
 BetrofhaL Announced
Harry Hard Photo.

Mrs. Mago J. Sheehan of Edward street announces the engagement of her daughter, Miss Margaret Cecilia Sheehan, to Francis J. Bowling, son of the late MT. and Mrs. Edward Bowling of Franklin street.
 Miss Sheehan is affiliated with the office personnel of the American Brass Company.
 MT. Bowling, an alumnus of Niagara University, is also associ- ated with the American Brass Con- pany,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12
MATrATUCK ART

The annual scholarship contest sponsored by the Mattatuck Musical Art society will be held Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Johns Parish House. Students will com- pete in vocal and instrumental classes. A large registration is ex- pected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12
SHE WAITS FOR FISHING TIME

Jaffrey, N. H.-(UP)-Mrs. Liz zie Cutter, S4, says the only thing she likes about the maple sugar season is that t keeps her occupied until the fishing season opens. She has been one of the regions ace anglers for nearly 90 years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12
MARRIED COUPLES

The Married Couples Club of the First Methodist church will hold its annual picnic Saturday, June 20, at the cottage of Mrs. Joseph Nelly at Bantam Lake. A supper will be served at 6:3O D. n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12

When the floor of the Rialto dance hall in Barcelona, Italy, col lapsed recently all the dancers slid into the vats, of a liquor distillery below, and police and firemen res cued the dancers, 60 of whom were injured,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12

Announcement is made of the birth of a son, Edwin Allen, on June 8 at the Waterbury Hospital, to MT. and Mrs. Calvin L. Teller of Wolcott street. Mrs. Teller is the former Edna Candee,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12
CORNELL CLUB

NOAN1NGN41 ONUb
 Scorers in the Thursday evening tournament under the direction oi Mrs. J. c. Moriarty included: north south, MT. and Mrs. Robert Treat 135 1-2; Mrs. Charles Yoos, Kath- leen Bowling, 116 1-2; east-west MT. and Mrs. Roger Peabody, 1O6 Ia; Mrs. John Kruse, Mrs. John Panalaitis, 105 1-2.
 The official standing Is: Mir. and Mrs. Robert Treat, 561 1-2; Miss O'Meara, Mrs. Parent, 557 1-2; Mrs Yoos, Miss Bowling, 536 1-2; Mrs O'Neill, Mrs. Bailey, 536.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12
Weddings
Contract Bridge
ELTON CLUB

Scorers in the Wednesday evening tournament under the direction of Mrs. w. s. Smith included: Nelson Adduci, w. s. Smith, 61 1-2; David Brown, Mrs. Thomas Collins, 6l; Mrs. Joseph Reilly, Mrs. David Price, 60.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12
NH Plain Scouts
 GiUen Badge AlUards

Mrs. Tenant Elwin of the Water bury Girl Scout Council was in charge of presentation of badges at recent meeting of the Mill Plain Girl Scout troop. Among those re- ceiving W awards were Patty Her man Alice Van Horsten, Joyce Kill bourn, Euge Holihan, Claire St. Arnaul, Kay Osborn, Beverly Meyer, Marilyn Meyer, Lucille Stigberg, Eleanor Hickox, Janice Osborn, Joan Davidson and Claire Fenn.
 Colored slides of Camp Wequa- pauset were shown by Mrs. Carl Weyand, a member of the councils camp committee. Several dramatic sketches were presented by the members. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting. Mrs Cyril Roberts Is leader of the troop
 President Rose Wade and Mis-! Daisy Stevens will represent Wil. liam wilson Post Auxiliary at thu state convention of the Connecti cut Department, American Legion at Hotel Griswold, Groton, June 26 28. Cora Pruden and Della Wadt have been elected as alternates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12

Rose Ludlum of New York City, former resident, will broadcast program of Mexican songs on Sum- day evening, over NEG. A vocalist and guitarist, she is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Michael Martone of East Main Street, and the daughter in-law of Mrs. Herbert Ludlum and the late MT. Ludlum of Revere street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12
Sorority Entertains
 Miss Ruth Kenne,

Miss Ruth Kenney of Crown street was honored recently at a crystal shower given at Suozzo's restaurant by the Emanon sorority.
 Those attending were: Marie Kill bride, Harriet Marinan, Ernestine Kelly, Kay Marinan, Marjories Lu- elan, Betty Healey, June Garrity, Mary Gladney, Mary Mulligan and Ruth Kenney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12
Miss Mary Smith
 Has Selected Date

Miss Mary Smith of Middlebury has selected June 20 as the date of her wedding to John Phillip Burke of Poughkeepsie, New York and this city.
 The ceremony will be performed at ten o'clock at the Church of St. John of the Cross, Middlebury.
 Miss Smith is the daughter of MT and Mrs. Wynford w. Smith of Central avenue. MT. Burke is the son of Mrs. Harry Limmer of New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12

Among the Waterbury students graduated from the Hartford Hos- pital School of Nursing were Miss Vera Carlson, and Miss Anne Ru- danish
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-12

MT. and Mrs. Robert Beckwith have returned to their home on Ce- dar avenue after vacationing at Ni- agara Falls and Toronto, Canada.
Evening star., 1942-06-05
Five on Fishing Trip
Drift for 1000 Miles
Rr thA Associated Pr

By the Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS, June 5.-Five
Cubans who left Havana May 2 on
a two-day fishing trip in sailing
mgger were in custody of immigra-
ton authorities here today after
sailing and drifting 1000 miles across
the Gulf Of Mexico without COM
pass and with little food and water
They reached here yesterday after
beaching their craft at Cameran,
small Louisiana coast town, Tuesday.
Immigration officials said they prob
ably would be returned to Havana
They were identified as Jose Reyes
Miranda, 30; Louis Corona Osario
%; Pablo Manuel de Cespeda, 10;
Francisco Marero, 10, and Hugh
Velella, Garcia, 20.
The group embarked with proN-
sions for two days and Is gallons OF
gasoline, an immigration officers
report said. Rough weather drove
the boat to the island Of Dry
Tortugas, where on May 10 they
were given provisions by United
States Navy officials to return to
Havana.
More adverse weather drove the
boat northwest from May 13 until
June !. The crew drifted and sailed
until an American tanker supplied
food, water and instructions to reach
Cameron.
Evening star., 1942-06-05
300Women From DC.
And Maryland 10 Take
WAAC Mental Tests
Examinations to Occur
In Baltimore Tomorrow;
1900 Applicants Here

Travelling at their own expense,
three hundred women of the Dis
trict and Maryland will go to area
headquarters in Baltimore tomorrow
for intelligence tests as a prelimi-
nary to entering the new Women's
Army Auxiliary Corps as officers.
Washington's recruiting station at
l104 New York avenue NV. closed
last night after passing out 1890 ap-
plication blanks since enrollments
began here May 81. A few stragglers
appeared this morning but were told
to return when recruiting for aux
iliaries begins.
The 300 women will be given tests
under supervision of 1t. E. A. Nc
Near, recruiting officer for the Sd
Corps Area. These will be followed
by physical examinations and per-
sonal interviews of officer candi-
dates.
1t McNear said there had been
no breakdown as to residence in
tIlC llSI VI 1lic llISt OUO WOIllStl CdllSu
for examination. In addition to
Washington, recruiting stations in
the area are located in Baltimore,
Hagerstown and Cumberland.
The War Department announced
yesterday that so many women have
applied for the training course it
would be necessary to place limit
on the number who may be given the
physical examination.
Accordingly, each of the nine corps
areas Will select 500 women for the
examination from those who have
received the highest ratings in
mental alertness tests and in pre-
liminary interviews. A second in
terview will be given those who pass
the physical, the War Department
said
Eventually 450 women from the
nine areas will be selected for the
officer training school at Fort Des
Moines, Iowa. The school Is sched-
uled to open July Is.
Evening star., 1942-06-05
Bill Proposes US. Acquire
Tract for Recreation Area

A bill proposing that the Govern
ment buy the wooded tract known
as Temple Heights, Connecticut and
Florida avenues NV, for use during
the war as a recreation center or
Office building for Government en-
ployes, and thereafter as a Civil
War memorial, was introduced late
yesterday by Senator Capper, Re-
publican, of Kansas.
The tract consists of 91a acres
and the bill points out that, the
four-story building on it could be
used during the present emergency,
with or without temporary addi-
tions. The bill places a limit of
100000 on the purchase prize and
deSignates the National Capital Park
and Planning Commission as the
agency to acquire it. The measure
was referred to committee for study.
Evening star., 1942-06-05
Mission Aide Reaches Home
From Singapore After 1O8 Days

Mrs. Sara Williams was back in
her Takoma Park OMd) home today
after 1o8-day journey from
Singapore. bringing word that there
Is thrill to beng bombed despite
its horror and destruction.
Mrs. Williams was a secretary in
the office of the Seventh Day Ad-
ventist Missionary headquarters at
Singapore, departing under a hail
of explosives as the Japanese war
machine drove near the big Brit
ish naval base.
Mrs. Williams said curiosity
rather than fear was the reaction
of the Singapore population when
the first bombs dropped on the city.
The feeling soon wore off, however,
she said, and the people readily
took to shelters.
Enemy bombers cruised overhead
as the Dutch freighter on which she
was a passenger sailed January 4
from the threatened Far Eastern
Evening star., 1942-06-05

port, Mrs. williams said, escorted by
cruisers and destroyers. The vessel
touched at various points in the
Dutch East Indies before calling at
Sumatra to give passengers their
first shore leave.
They returned to the dock to find
that Japanese bombs had DESTROYED
their ship.
An old mail truck carried a small
party 300 miles overland to another
Sumatran port, where they con-
tacted another Dutch boat. The
party reached Soerabaja, Java,
February ia port they had
touched weeks before.
The vessel pulled away from Java
jump ahead of the Japanese and
successfully reached Sydney, Aus
tralia. The homeward journey was
marked by a stop In New Zealand
and burned-out dynamo that kept
the vessel motionless and vulnerable
to submarine attack for almost a
week on the Pacific.
Evening star., 1942-06-05
Army Flyers Finoncee
Seeks Lost Memento

A pair Of silver wings-the in
sigma Of the Army Air Force-worn
by 1t. Curtis Bjorklund when his
plane crashed In California In April
has been lost by his fiancee, Miss
Charlotte Mitchell, 2s22 Upton street
NV.
She lost the insignia last Monday
night, probably on Nineteenth street
between I and D NV.
Evening star., 1942-06-05

company has opened an office here
to service various phases Of the
company's contribution to the war
effort.
The Washington Office, which will
be located at 718 jackson place,
will be under the management of
Richard Smith, as permanent rep
resentative.
Evening star., 1942-06-05
Devoe and Reynolds
Opens Office Here

E. S. Phillips, president of Devoe
g. Reynolds Co., paint and brush
manufacturers, announces that the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-10

10 form Santa's hat A band OF
white paper is drawn around the
center OF the box 10 suggest the
face. For features. two gummed
stars form the eyes. A red seal
makes the nose and semicircIc
the mouth. Strips of white crepe
paper, stretched slightly 10 become
curly form the beard. This is an
attractive way 10 wrap cookies.
A drum candy box may be made
by cutting two cardboard circles
. inches in diameter. Cut band
of cardboard 5 inches wide. and
long enough to go around outer
edge OF circle overlapping inch.
F'asten band TO bottom of one cir
Gle with gummed paper tape, max
ing circular box.
Brush paste along top and bot
tom edges and cover outside of
box with strip of red paper. Paste
narrow strips OF blue at angles TO
indicate lacings, and bands of blue
around the top and bottom of box.
Cover lid circle with red paper.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-10
Glamorize Those Pantry Gifts

ADD GLAMOUR 10 those lus-
cious gifts from your pantry Home
made candies. cakes and preserves
are always a welcome gift, but
how 10 present them is sometimes
a problem.
a Christmas jam pot may be
covered on the outside with
round cardboard CONFERENCE.-The in
turn with white crepe paper. Leave
the cover free 10 slip on and off
Make a birds nest by cutting
deep fringe across the grain Of the
crepe paper.
Leave a 1-inch band at top OF
fringe for gathering Tie with
wire. Decorate. with two gay
Christmas birds. . -
Santa's head makes an amusing
and unusual Christmas package
First wrap white box red
Cellophane. Al one end of the box
fastcn the cellophane IN the usual
package manner.
The other end Is left long and
then gathered with white ribbon
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-10
Mincemeat Squares Are Moist
Sweet That Every One Likes

YOU'RE PREPARED for any
thing when you have a batch Of
these mincemeat fudge squares
slowed away in your cookie jar.
'fhey keep for weeks, and during
that time you will be proud 10
serve them for dessert at lunch.
dinner or supper, with tea and
when friends and relatives drop
in TO leave their greetings.
Minee Meat Squares
a cup sifted cake flour
Il teaspoon salt
2 cup butter
i cup sugar
2 eggs
y cup mincemeat
u cup nutmeats
teaspoon vanilla -
Ia ounces bitter h &C oil a e
(melted over hot water.
Sift together flour and salt.
Cream butter and sugar thor
oughly. Add eggs one at time,
beating until fluffy after each ad-
dition. Add mincemeat, nutmeats,
vanilla and chocolate.
Fold in flour and salt. Pour
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-10

into shallow creased pan
(S'X12D the bottom of which is
lined with waxed paper. and bake
in a moderate oven 1850 degrees
F. 80 TO 35 minutes. Turn out on
waxed paper and cut while hot
into small squares like fudge.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-10
APPLES AND SQUASH

Wash small hubbard squash; cut in
half, remove seeds and stringy por-
tons; cut off rind. Place in baking
dish spd fill centers with sliced
apples. Blend 2 tablespoons melted
butter, 2 tablespoons honey, %
teaspoon salt, cup apple juice;
pour over apples and squash.
Cover; bake at 450' r. for 80
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-10
APPLE NUT BREAD

Cream together: IL cup shorten
ing, 20 cup sugar, egg. Add: "a
cup unsweetened apple sauce, 2
cups -four, Il teaspoon soda, IL
teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons sour
milk, "a cup chopped nut meats.
Place in creased pan and bake IS
minutes $50 r.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-11-10

APPLE SAUCE SANDWICH
Put slightly sweetened apple sauce
between slices OF French toast. Top
with whipped cream sprinkled
with cinnamon --
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-08
Automotive
Legal Notices
APPOINTMENT OF
MTNI8TRAToH

STATE OF MICHIGAN. The Pro-
bate Court for the County OF Was h
tenaw.
At session OF said Court. held al
the Probate office IN the City CT
Ann Arbor. in said County. on tho
2ist day Of April. A. D. isif.
Present Hon. Jay @. Pray. Judge
OF Probate.
In the Matter OF the Estate Of
Ellen Hsrlsy Meanwsli, Deceased
Margaret r. Benner having filed in
said Court her petition praying that
tho administration Of said estate DO
granted 10 Lucille Msanwell or to
some other suitable person.
II is Ordered. That the 22nd day OF
May A. D 1912, at ten o'clock in
the forenoon. at said Probate office.
be and IL hereby appointed for hear
ing said petition:
II Is Further Ordered. That public
notice thereof be given by publica-
ton OF copy OF this order. once
each week for three successive
weeks previous 70 said day Of hear
ing. in the Ypsilanu Daily Press. a
newspaper printed and circulated In
said County.
JAY a. PRAY.
Judge of Probate.
A true copy.
NORA o. BORGERT.
Register OF Probate.
Adv 3-bl2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-08

Mrs. Burdnaw, Petersburg, is
making an indefinite stay at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Payne.
Eight women spent one day last
week with Mrs. Charles Mankin,
Worthwhile. formerly OF Salem.
Those present we're Mrs. Carrie
Roberts, Mrs. Pauline Merritt, Mrs
Letha Hardesty, Mrs. Opdyke, Mrs.
Cora Pennell, Mrs. Burdnaw and
Mrs. Esther Payne.
Sunday guests In the Frank
Buers home were Mr. and Mrs
Frank Louch. Detroit Mr.. and
Mrs. George Buers. Ypsilanti, and
Mrs. Glenn Bennett
Mr.. and Mrs. George Roberts and
daughter Ira will spend Thursday
in Elton Rapids.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myrlen Lyke and
son Mr.. and Mrs. Ronald Lyke and
two children and Mr. and Mrs
George Roberts were diner guest,
OF Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bunk. PLY
mouth, Sunday. II vas the birth
day OF her mother. Mrs. Frank
Murray.
Mrs. Julia Formsn spent Mon
day and Tuesday in Detroit visit
ing at the home OF her daughter
Mrs z. A. Foster.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Waid and
family we're visiting relatives 10
Ohio Sunday.
Guests Sunday at the home Of
Mrs. Julia Forman were Mr.. and
Mrs Harold Formsn. son James
Mr. and Mrs Hugh Fornian. South
Lyon.
Miss Alice Payne. Adrian, spent
Sunday az the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Payne. Mr.. and Mrs
Reretzer we're also guests las
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Harmon
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-08
For Sale Livestock

WORK AND SADDLE horses. sad
dies and brides selling out. Shell.
Station, Huron Drive, Dexter, Mich.
SADDLE HORSES for hire. also for
sale. Also manure. 1880 8. Huron
St
FRYERS--Aiivs or dressed. candled
and graded eggs. We deliver. Pm.
1S0b-J.1
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-08

son and daughter. Pontiac. visited
Mrs. Ann Youngs Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stacey
were in Plymouth Friday
Sunday guests at the A. c,
Wheeler home we're J. W. Busy
and Mrs. Mildred Montgomery, De
trolt; william Wheeler and son
John. Holly. and wallace Bussey.
Ypsilanti.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Adams,
Pennington. who have just return
ed from spending the winter in
California, spent the week end with
Mrs Myra Taylor.
Grant Taylor was In BEDFORD TO
visit his brother. z. B. Taylor, who
Is very III.
Mrs. Addie Burt, who has been
spending two weeks at the H. Whit
ticker home. has returned 10 her
home in Pontiac
Mr.. and Mrs George Bennett
we're 10 Worthwhile and Plymouth
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Tanner and
James we're In Ann Arbor Satur-
day.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-08
Salem News
BANQUET TONIGHT

Salem, Mich. May S--The Moth
er and Daughter banquet, given by
the Bethany Class Of the Federated
Sunday School. will be this eve
ming at O'Clock in the church
dining room. The speaker will
be Rev. Whitney. Detroit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-08
Stretch Your Dollars BY Shopping From The Daily Chssed
For Sale Real Estate
Houses
SPECIAL

- 49, 49,
ROOMS
on ELM STREET; Large living
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kitchen. and one bedroom below.
4 bedrooms and bath above. $1,000.
with 81, 500 down.
BRAND NEW
SUBURBAN BUNGALOW. Located
in nice section east OF Npsi. Con-
venient tbut not too close) TO
Bomber Plant. Living room, kitch-
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tubs and hot air furnace. Only
$500. with $500 down.
SMALL FARM
ACRES: Large house in setting OF
beautiful shade trees. Good barn
and chicken coop Small orchard.
Located in Ypsi school district al
though outside city limits. Just the
spot for the city worker who wants
to farm u in his spare time. Price
$4,000. and on very E-Z terms.
EhInan & GreenStreet
40 W. Michigan Ave. Phone 1891