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came boarding houses. Admiral Wilkes
once made his home here, and in one Of
the buildings the novelist Mrs. South
worth, was born.
In the same vicinity was once the Old
Brick Capitol, at First and A streets
NE, where was confined Belle Boyd, IA
nous Confederate spy, and where Capt.
Wirz, we'll kDown as having been in
charge of Andersonville Prison, was
hanged in the rear yard. The Supreme
Court now occupies the block in which
the building stood until few years ago
Other soldiers besides Capt. Wirz are
believed to have been executed in the
yard of this old prison
OF course, with all the noted prisoners
OF state who were confined there and
the executions which took place on the
premises, the structure Just had to be
frequented by nocturnal spirits who
amused themselves by running up and
down the stairs rafting the door knobs
and by doing other strange things at
tributabe only to restless, evil spirits.
On the New Jersey avenue side of the
House Office Building where many
prominent people lived from time to
time, nearly all the houses were sus-
pected of being inhabited by the spirits
OF departed residents, and strange tales
are told even today of the peculiar antics
of the invisible beings.
Also in other places in this neighbor-
hood Spooks were said to roam at night
and the writer, some years ago, received
letter from Miss Myrta L. Mason, who
said that when her mother, Mrs. Louise
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Mason, moved to 43 3 street Sc, in
1898, it was not long before the spirits
began to assert their prior tenancy.
After being settled" said Miss
Mason, "a neighbor and his daughter
called upon us, and the first thing the
father said was, Mrs. Mason, why did
you ever take this house, you know it Is
haunted" and the daughter then said:
Why yes, when we children went to
school had to pass this house and we
always took hold Of hands and ran as
fast as we could" Nevertheless, the
Masons would not move, though their
experiences were bloodcurdling, but con-
tinued to reside in the house until 1905.
Next to the Masons, at As B street, lived
Jean M. Lander, well-knoWn actress of
another day. She was the widow Of
Gen. F. w. Lander, and the Ben Butler
house was nearby.
A solution to the ghosts Of this neigh
borhood may be attributed to sewer rats,
for when ground was broken in 1871 for
a building to house the Coast and Geo.
detlc Survey an old abandOned sewer
was discovered It led down to the river
and was swarming with rats of unusual
size.
Other so-called haunted houses in
cluded the Thomas Law house, at Sixth
and N streets SW: the Snow building
at Sixth street and Pennsylvania avenue
NV, famous for its connection with
the Snow riot of 1885 and as being the
headquarters for the celebrated Beau
Hickman. Ghosts are said to have also
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The Judge Hold house ON
Capitol Hill, said to haze har-
bored ghosts.
Mass, 19 OF the best people OF the town
were executed upon one occasion for
being witches.
So If our Washington boys of former
day were downright bad, at least they
were a colossal improvement over our
Salem ancestors and besides when 1t IS
known that one of those who partici-
pated in the executions mentioned bore
the distinctive reputation of being the
greatest scholar and author that Amer
lea had up to then produced.
Indeed, even in the writer's early days
he recalls a queer looking colored man
who was reputed to be a coniure doctor,
who had the awe and consequent re-
spect of all the other colored folk who
lived in his neighborhood.
Haunted Houses
There were then, and even later, in
many parts of town, houses said to be
haunted, the cause being due in a large
measure to the fact that as soon as a
dwelling became vacant the boys Of the
neighborhood began trying out their
beanshooters to see which one could pop
out the largest number of window panes,
and soon they were all out and then
some one started the report that the
house was haunted, and it was herd to
get tenant who did not believe in
SpookS. for in one respect, at least,
houses are like people-when they lose
their good reputation it is hard to re-
cover it.
Two Of the early houses of note TO be
dubbed by the superstitious as haunted
were those erected by the first President
on North Capitol street between Consti-
tuition avenue and c street, and where
he and the First Lady expected to make
their winter residence. They were not
completed at the time of Gen Wash
ingtons death and in later years be-
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Turns TO Fighter Planes.

But all of this is not done without
from the production of bombers to
fighter planes in the effort to stop the
destruction of their homeland from the
air They are devising new methods
such as the rocket guns and small
parachute bombs dropped from the air
in the effort to destroy our air forces
While our military authorities say the
price we are paying is not excessive in
comparison with the destruction our air
forces are causing, we must frankly face
the fact that the increasing tempo of
bombing likewise brings about increas-
ingly severe losses of our own in men
and equipment.
In the Pacific we have only whipped
the japanese in the outposts of their ILL
gotten empire. The bulk of their army
and the major units of their navy have
not yet been brought into action. We
have long, hard, bloody job before U.S.
and I fear that the sacrifices shocks
and losses We must yet endure are much
greater than the average American citi-
zen anticipates.
In summation of my observations, I
would say.
First American production has justi-
fled our proudest boasts by turning out
tools of war of high quality in huge
quantities. The men in the field are
satisfied with the weapons issued them.
We are making great strides in assemb-
ling the facilities of transportation
necessary to fight war on every conti-
nent and every sea Of the globe. This
stupendous effort constitutes a great
drain upon our natural resources. We
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defense of France, but may be vital
to our own defense.
Nothing that I saw in the course of my
travels would justify any confidence that
the war is nearly over. Indeed, believe
that overoptimism is one of the enemies
which the American people must con-
stantly fight, day and night. The Ger
man Army though extended to the limit,
is still a most formidable military Or
ganiZation. Their firSt-line troops are
still the equal Of any in skill and
fanatical bravery
While in North Africa. We were told Of
an incident in Sicily involving COM
panv of German parachute troops who
were posted in an olive grove with orders
to delay at any cost the American ad-
vance for u hours When the grove
was finally stormed and captured, over
200 of the $50 men stationed there were
dead. and the remainder, with four OF
five exceptions. We're wounded One OF
the unwOunded leaped at his American
captor and bit him entirely through the
hand The Germans are giving ground
in Russia and in Italy, but discipline
is still strong and their retreats are still
orderly. They are falling back to ever
stronger defenses and it is always well
to bear in mind that up to the time of
the armistice in 1918 the German Army
was carrying out orders and was still
strong and organized fighting force
Any hope for an early defeat of Ger
many must depend upon the collapse of
the army due to shortage of fighting
equipment, or to breakdown of civilian
morale and revolution within. They are
taking terrific pounding by day and by
night from our gallant airmen and the
RAF We will soon be in position to
increase Substantially the bombing of
Germany from bases in Italy, as we'll es
from England. and the number of Ger
man factories destroyed and families
driven from their homes will greatly
increase.
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reason that youth and maidens en-
deavor to peer into the future and OBJ
tain some forecast of their matrimonial
used in these mystic ceremonies and
great deal of fun and amusement is de-
rived from the signs and omens OBJ
tanned. The boys, as soon as darkness
sets in, begin their celebration, and by
mysterious noises on the windowpanes,
the ringing of doorbells and the running
away before they can be answered, they
have a good deal of fun, whatever en-
jovment their victims may be able to
extract from this form Of observing the
vigil"
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Salem Witches

and sorcery existed in the minds of the
people as far back as history and tradi-
ton 60 In the Second Book of Moses
we find it said: Thou shall not suffer
witch to live" Shakespeare, We will re-
call, has Hamlet talking to his fathers
ghost, and it is the exception to find an
early writer who did not place conf
dence in the supernatural.
Upon one occasion, In our own coun-
try, as recent as 1892, up in Salem,
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All Hallow's s Eve

Just when Halloween first came into
existence the writer does not know, but
the reasons for its establishment are
easily obtainable; for we are told that
from the beginning of the Christian era,
and even before, the practice of desig
mating and worshiping saints has been
a religious custom. Most naturally, in
this respect, special days were assigned
to the worship of each saint, and as
years and centuries passed by 1t was
found that there were more saints than
there were days in the year, and SO to
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citizens should be placed at the mercy
of the hoodlum element for one night
in the year any more than for the re-
naming 1854.
In the days when Washington was
only an overgrown village many things
of this sort were overlooked. But we
which carries upon her shoulders
certain special dignity as Capital of
great Republic. The police regulations
which prohibit dangerous mischief of all
sorts in the streets should be strictly
enforsed, with no exception in favor Of
HalloWeen."
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AKA Lobbyist
Speaks AT
Club Tea

Mrs. Thomasina w. Johnson,
national lobbyist of the Alpha
Kappa Sorority, held members
and guests of the Massachusetts,
Colored Women'S Democratic
Club Spellbound with her .dy-
manic address Sunday, June 27,
at the Clubs 18th Anniversary
Tea at 464 Mass. ave.
Mrs. Johnson, who is presi-
dent of the Club made it clear
to the group that she is vitality
interesed in seeing that every
colored person is affiliated with
enc of political parties; that
today it is urgent to follow the
actions of the men elected to
Office, because the laws now be-
ing enacted are affecting every
individual regardless of age,
race, color or creed She was
frequently interrupted by en-
thusiaStic applause.
Other highlightS Of the pro-
gram were the enthusiastic re-
ception given Mrs Valeria How
ard, concert artist who rendered
three vocal selections; a piano
solo by Mr.. Boothe; an address
on the history of the Mass. Col
orded Women's Democratic Club
by its founder, Mrs. Mabel
Worthy. Mrs. Wilqhelmina Rob-
inson acting president of the
club while Mrs. Johnson is in
Washington, presided.
Tea was served from a beau
tifully decorated table. Mrs.
Theresa Gardiner was the pour
er. Mrs. Nan Hamme served
punch. The tea table was a
thing OF beauty, a hand made
Queen Anne's lace cloth hung
gracefully to the floor, a silver
platter held gorgeous spray Of
yellow roses and blue batchel-
or-buttons cast beam of light
over the yellow frosted cakes
and blue minis.
The committees in charge of
the successful tea were Mrs.
Wilhelmina Robinson, general
chairman, Mrs. Mary Alleyene,
program; Miss Myrtle Worthy,
publicity; Mrs. Iris Thompson,
invitations; Mrs. Edith Hopkins,
place; Miss Ellen Williams, reg
iStration; Mrs. Thelma Robin
son, ushers; Mines. Nan Hamme
an dTheresa Gardiner.
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CITY NEWS


Ninth Annual Garden Party
by Alpha Kappa Alpha Soror-
ity, Sat. July II, 1943, 102 In
man st, Cambridge, Mass. Ad-
mission 2S cents, tax included.
Features: Fortune Telling;
Fashion Show; Scholarship
Award, Refreshments, D o r
Prize, Cake Rattle, Hobby Booth.
Mrs. Harriette Slauson Farley
returned Monday last to her
home in Buffalo, N. Y, after
her annual months visit in
Boston, her former home.
Mrs. Mary E. Moore of So
Warwick st. spent the past
weekend in New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Julian r.
StnbbS Of Sussex st. left the
city on Wednesday to spend
the month of August visiting
the latter's mother in Atlantic
City, N. j., and Mr.. Stubs
bFother-in-law and sister, DR..
and Mrs. Richard Birnie
tTheresa stubbs) in Brooklyn,
NY.
DR.. Theodore Gable Of Indi-
annapolis, Ind, and Alexander
L. Jackson of Chicago were
here for their Harvard class re-
union.
Corp. Marion Evans is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. Matte Reid,
director of the Reid Memorial
Chapel, 1041 fremont st.
It was a "three way party"
that was given May 80 at the
home of Mrs. Estelle Adams
three-way, because three ladies
from several different localities
were celebrating their natal
days ON the same evening. The
ladies were: Mrs. Estelle Adams
from Cleveland, Ohio, whose
birthday was ON May 80; Mrs.
Chester B. Coggswell, formerly
OF New York and New Haven,
now living in Chestnut Hill,
MAY 81; and Miss Norma Reid
from New Haven, Conn, May
80. A most enjoyable evening
was spent enhanced by the
serving OF a delicious collation..
The other friends present were
Mesda1neS Zelma Johnson, Eel
ma Clark, Lulu McQuitter,
Florence Blake, Theopa Walk
er, Mamie Branch, Blanche
Diggs, Miss Vivian DeBois,
Miss Armenia Adams and Mas
ter Elwyn Adams and Buckner
Candy.
Mrs. Daisy Lane of 178 w.
Springfield st. ON Thursday CT
last week was called to Virginia
hy news of the death there of
her sister: Less than two
months ago Mrs. Lane hurriad
to Detroit, Michigan, to visit
this sister whom she took. to
Virginia in hopes the change
would be beneficial.
.'Yolanda," a fascinating
musical number. by Ethel
Ramos Harris, was played re-
Gently at the Music Academy's
Recital by Alice Taylor and
received thunderous applause.
So great is the demand for
copies Of this number that the
Music Academy has sent to
the publishers for severed
dozen copies for the students.
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| Mrs. Harris was in the audi
ence the night of the recital
and was introduced to the au-
dience. She will give an inter
probation Of several Of her
compositions to the summer
students at the Academy the
latter part of next week.
If YOU ARE in need of money
for payment of bills, vacation,
new furniture, summer clothes,
ETC., consult H. b. Budding Co.,
ZIG fremont St., which firm has
long record of service. Many
colOred people are among the
patrons who attest to their COM
plete satisfaction.
Miss Barbara Vincent,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. LOUIS
Vincent of 967 Blue Hill ave
returned this week from the
War Production Center at
Quoddy Village, Me-, where she
has been training in drafting
the past several months.
Ice cream and candy will be
distributed to the children Of
Ward 9 Monay. July 5 at 10
a m at the Carter Playground
Columbus ave. This event will
be sponsored by Councillor
Daniel F. Sullivan, Among
those serving on the Commit
tee are Leon LomaX, President
of the Greater Boston Ira lie
Association, Booker T. STAN
field of the Fathers Club, Mrs.
Annie Scott, Lou Ransom, well
known newspaper man, Oswald
Thomas and several other out
standing citizens of the ward
The Adult Students of Anna
Bobitt-Gardner, Mus. B. S. di-
rector, held their Demonstra-
tional Recital Sunday last. The
first four steps in the rudi-
mentS of piano playing were
given by the Misses Catherine
Wilson, Betty Williams, Mrs.
Julia Noble and Mrs. Ethel
Thomas. Piano selections we.s
rendered by Miss Mae Byrd,
Mrs. Mary Hill, Mrs. Lydia
Jackson, Mrs. Mae Hoffler and
Mrs. Henerietta Virginia. Re-
marks by other students we're
made by Mrs Estelle Lee Cros-
by Mrs Mary Washington Mrs
Armstrong Miss Jennie Booker
and Mrs Beatrice Harris. The
program was followed by re-
freshmepts served by junior
students Of the Academy.
Leg Film a creamy leg lotion
as becoming as sheer silk hos
iery. Made to order in all the
tan shades to match your COM
plexion. All ingredients are
harmless. 6 OF. size soc; large
size 100. Sturgis Chemical Co.
648-648-A Shawmut ave-, opp
Kendall st. Hours 10 to 7.
Mrs. Charlotte Mattison gave
an interesting talk on "Chilc
Care" at the closing meeting OF
the Housewives League last
Monday evening at 558 Mass
ave The League will send two
children to summer camp. The
sale of stamps and bonds still
goes on successfully at the
Woolworth Stores on Washing
ton st, the League reported
Representatives have spoken al
Zion A M E church, Charles St.
18th Baptist and st. Mark anc
thank all for their cooperation
Mrs. Gratia Gray Tyrrell Of
81 wellington st has returned tt
her hn1,nn from Rnsthaun,n
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Wonderful reports from the
secretary DIR Mary PresSy and
the treasurer, DIR Lillian M.
Caldwell, Friday, June 10, at
Temple meeting.
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Arts and Crafts will be held
on Monday, July 10, same place
on fremont st, DIR Bessie C.
Hill, chairman.
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The Veterans of Foreign
Wars held their 23d encamp-
ment in Brockton, Mass. The
parade started at five o'clock.
Mrs. Minnie T. Mewett was 4
delegate, also Mrs. Baldwin.
The President, Mrs. Gertrude
Brown, was also there. DIR.
Maude T. Anderson and Yours
Truly also attended the en-
campment.
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Phyllis WheatIey
rEAApIE Mo 39Ipp nrM
BY BEATRICE L. JACOBS

Edith Jones as guest speaker
at the Surprise Musical Tea
Sunday June 20, at 4O1 Mass.
av.
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Shawmut Ave, opp. Kendall St
Mr.. and Mrs. Purvis Hender-
son of Chicago are visiting rela-
tiveS in Boston.
Joseph T. White of Braddock
Park is at Hyannisport for the
summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Hayes
and their charming daughter
Africa entertained the Booklov-
ers Club Sunday, June 20 at
their beautiful home in Brook
line.
Mrs. Mary E. Schuyler of SIS
Warwick st has returned to
her summer cottage in Oak
Bluffs, Mass, where she will
be the rest of the summer
She attended the AME Zion
Conference and the Household
of Ruth annual sermon while
she was here.
Mrs. Lillian Fuertado has
changed her address from
Munroe st to n Waumbeck
st, Roxbury. Mrs. Mary Frac-
ton is also stopping at the
same address. Mrs. Iapeka is
hostess.
The Bermuda OvereaS Club
will hold it's Annual Basket
picnic, Monday, July S, at
Franklin Park. Members and
their, friends are cordially in
vited to spend a day in the
beautiful out of doors, partici-
pating in various games, sports
etc. Members will please beal
in mind that the regula:
monthly meeting of the o'lt
will be held Thursday, July 9
at $50 o'clock at st. Mark
Social Center, 216 Townsend
street. Arthur Trott, President
Mrs. Eosalie L. Smith Rec. Sec
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Nurses Unit, Captain, Flor
! ence j. Bell. Nurses are avail
able for illness and funerals,
$50 Trmont st. or call Hig. $3.50.
DIR. Bertha Walker won the
prize from the Charity Fund,
and DIR. Florence Lesueur won
the prize from DIR c. Maude
Browns committee.
1t was too bad DIR Leila Man
ming had to fall down the steps
and break her wrist. Also sorry
DIR Elizabeth Cellar was sick
and had to leave.
Everyone certainly did enjoy
Past Grand DIR Ruler Florence
]. Bell over WMEX last We'd
nesday. Hope she will be on
again soon.
DIR Bertha Walker wishes to
thank the Dtrs and friends fer
the beautiful birthday cards,
money and gifts. 1t was a
birthday long to be remember
ed. Again she thanks one and
all.
Finance committee of Norah
/ F. Tayor Council held its meet
ing at the home of Loyal DIR
May Byrd, 1896 Northampton st,
Boston, Tuesday, June q, to
plan for the reception for 10y
al DIR Luna Comes, Thursday,
Sept. 80, 1943. Please keep the
date in mind and reserve you-
tables early. Loyal DIR c Maud
Brown, Chairman.
Coincidence is extended to
Mr.. John McIlvaine of u
Hammond st, and family, who
lost his brother-in-law Satur-
day, June 10, 1913.
Coincidence is extended to
DIR. Irene Hopper who lost her
mother.
DIR Eva H. Armstrong and
Mrs. Mamie Phillips of Phila-
delphia, Pa, were dinner
guests of Yours Truly, Friday,
June 25.
The rummage sale of the
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A Thought for Today

Along the garden ways just
now I heard the flowers speak;
the white rose told me Of your
brow; the red rose of your
cheek; the lily Of your Bonded
head; the bind weed of your
hair; each looked its lovestrest
and said you were more fair.
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I want to thank all Dtrs
who sent me cards. I really en-
JOY them.
Mollie Hamilton, Past DIR
Ruler of Phyllis Wheatley
Temple wishes to thank all
who took part and attended
the Victory wedding at People 6
Baptist Church, on Thursday,
June 10. I can truthfully say
the Elks are with you through
sorrow, social and sickness.
Won't you join the Elks? The
Victory wedding was a huge
success. Mollie Hamilton, Dir
ectoress. Again I thank you.
DIR Lillian M. Caldwell was
the welding guest of her cousin
mss Frances SayleS, sister o
DIR Ethel Brown, in Stand
ford, Conn, Friday, June IS,
1913.
Mrs. Lillian M. Caldwell and
Mrs. Ethel Brown visited their
friend in New York.
Civil Liberties committee held
their final meeting June 20 at
the residence of the chairman.
We have had a fairly success
full season, all things consider
ed. We thank all who have
helped us in any way. Next
meeting Sunday, Sept. 10, 5 p.
m. at % Sterling st, apt. 3.
CLUB NOTES
Sunshine Club meets first
Monday of each month at 40l
Mass. av.
Eleven O'clock club will
meet at the home CT Mrs. Mar
garet Cotton, Monday, July l!
at So Windsor st.
There will be no meeting of
the Carnation Club this month.
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Regular meetings Of Temple
LIST and Sd Fridays; P. r. Hays,
DIR Ruler, 871 Harrison ave.
Hilda M. Talbot, vice DIR Ruler
and Chairman Of sick; May
Pressy, Secretary, 200 Beale ST.,
Wollaston, Mass.
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Sick Daughters: Eula Lee,
Louise Proctor, Susan Brown,
Maggie Walker, Ida Granville,
Lavinia Newman.
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Nurses Unit, Captain, Flor
ence j. Bell. Nurses are avail
able for illness and funerals,
$50 Trmont st. or call Hig. $3.50.
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Eleven O'clock club will
meet at the home CT Mrs. Mar
garet Cotton, Monday, July l.
at So Windsor st.
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Correction from last issue:
Instead of Past Grand DIR
Ruler Florence j. Bell being
guest speaker 1t was Nurse
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DIR. Bertha Walker won the
prize from the Charity Fund,
and DIR. Florence Lesueur won
the prize from DIR c. Maude
Browns committee.
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There will be no meeting of
the ,Carnation Club this month.
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1t was too bad DIR Leila Man
ming had to fall down the steps
and break her wrist. Also sorry
DIR Elizabeth Cellar was sick
and had to leave.
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The rummage sale of the
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CLUB NOTES

Sunshine Club meets first
Monday of each month at 40l
Mass. av.
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I want to thank all Dtrs
who sent me cards. I really en-
JOY them.
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Everyone certainly did enjoy
Past Grand DIR Ruler Florence
]. Bell over WMEX last We'd
nesday. Hope she will be On
again soon.
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Mrs. Lillian M. Caldwell and
Mrs. Ethel Brown visited their
friend in New York.