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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-15
Five Men on Ground
to Every Member of
Train and Engine Crew

Railways have ground crews" too
thousands of men (andNomen, these days.
who perform the vitality essential tasks
which keep trains rolling.
Movement of a 5 ,0OO-ton Great Northern
freight train over 400-mile division re-
quires co-ordinated action by yardmen, car
inspectors and servicemen, engine handlers,
train dispatchers, water and fuel servicers,
clerks, telegraphers, telephone operators
and signalmen "a 9O-man ''ground crew"
Although not actually involved in train
operation, there also are the maintenance
of-way crews who keep in shape Great
Northern's tracks, signal systems, bridges,
and other structures.
And, we're not forgetting the shopmen,
who also are working around the clock re-
pairing and rebuilding locomotives, freight
cars, and other equipment.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-15
State Valves Wait
for SerViCemen

War Problem Clinic;
My boy friend and I intend 10
marry on his next furlough. He
will get his blood test In the army
and wants me 10 take all other
necessary steps. Can you please
tell me what / have TO do, as l
don't want 10 make any mistakes,
about the license. doctor, church.
etc. We are both Catholic.
MISS r. NJ. B.
Dear Miss X. VI. B.:
Three obligations must be met
i'm the following order: First,
YOU must inform the pastor of
your parish Of your intention to
enter the state Of matrimOny
and secure copies of your GER
tificates of baptism and conflr-
nation from your parishes in
which these sacraments were re-
ceived by each of you. This can
he done i'm writing to the pastor
Of the parish i'm which you were
baptized and confirmed, and Is
required only OF members OF the
Catholic Church. Secondly, the
Michigan department of health
requires an ante-nuptial physi-
cal examination which can he
made by your local physician.
He can also advise YOU with
reference To the blood test to
he made ut the army health CEN
ter i'm the case Of your fiance.
Thirdly, the application for the
license TO marry is made At the
office Of the clerk of the county
court. For servicemen, arrange
mentS can he made at probate
court 10 waive the required five
day waiting period.
REV. JOSEPH \. FOLEY, - j.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-15

The Detroit Times Santa For
Servicemen Fund has a very Spe-
cial gift Of s. today
It comes from Miss Allie Wal
ton. u. of 3l9 Mack a retired
seamstresS who lives on her old
age pension.
Miss Walton on clutches, came
into the Times office TO make
her contribution.
CANT TOUCH PENNY
81 want to explain about this
money" she said sometime
ago I found S2I. reported the
loss and. only this week, dis
covered that il belonged 10 an
old man In our house who re-
Gently died l was simply heart
sick that % had not been re-
turned 10 him. 7 can't touch a
penny Of IL.
II wanted part oi the money
10 90 % our soldiers for Christ
mas, 60 the boys in the hospitals.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-15
AID OLD NrMsRoYs

The program viii give YOU the
opportunity 10 hear grand enter
tainment and al the same time
aid the Old NewshoyS 10 bring a
happy Christmas 10 needy Detroit
children
You may phone WJR a request
for your favoritc vocal or nStrU-
mental number When you 90
so. pledge money for the Good
fellow Christmas Fund and he
sure the sum YOU pledge is mailed
promptly 10 Norman White, sta
ton WJR. Fisher Building. So
far as possible all request num-
bers will be granted. Every cent
you give viii 60 90 the Goodfcllow
Christmas Fund
Requests may ho phoncd 20
WIZ Madison 4140l prior 10 the
program. or the night Of the
broadcast. Why not phone your
request today? II viii help the
WJR staff IN arranging the pro-
gram.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-15
Old Age E'enSiOner
Gives ID Army'S Santa
Times Phott

I know what II Is TO walk on
crutches, YOU see.
81 gave So Of the money TO
a family with seven small chill
dren. The father has been III
for long time. Then, sent
some 10 the Humane Society.
FIVE DOLLARS TO ORPHANS
"And I. gave another s. to an
orphan asylum. That just makes
the sci"
Tears came into Miss Walton's
eyes
"Do you see the situation: do
YOU see how impossible II Is for
me To use IT," she said. I'm
an old lady and my wants are
few. hope the soldiers have a
fine holiday"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-15
War Problem Clinic:

Many letters have been received
by the WAR PROBLEM CLINIC
from people wanting TO know the
necessary steps to take in prep
aration TO marriage In todays
column a young woman, whose
fiance will soon be home on fur
Tough. seeks such advice.
This question is answered By
the Rev. Joseph A. Foley, S. j.,
student counselor at the Univer-
sity of Detroit. His answer should
prove Of great value to the many
readers of the WAR PROBLEM
CLINIC.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-15
How 10 Sell Home
With Husband Away

War Problem Clinic:
My husband is in the service
and Isl now serving overseas. We
have decided 10 sell our home, and
the house iS IN both Of our nameS.
Where can ] obtain information as
10 what papers he willy have 10
sign i'm order for me 10 sell II
while he is away? We do not
want 20 put it in a realtors hands.
MRS. d. +,
Dear Mrs. D,-E.s lN
II viii be necessary 60 prepare
deed for your husband TO
execute. or II may be better "
he executed "A power Of attor-
ney to YOU and then YOU could
Align for him. II viii require an
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-15

KoSemaTle I al
vim. singer of pop
ular songs, who
will appear with
other guest stars
on the Tim e s.
WJR Old News
boys annual Good
fellow broadcast
starting at 80
p. m. Friday and
continuing Il n [ il
early Saturday
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-15
Stars on WJR
Friday toAid
Old NewSbOyS

Singers. musicians and other
entertainers of WIZ viii combine
their talents Friday night for Il
gala star radio show The Detroit
Timcs-WJR Old NcWSboys an
nual Goodfcllow broadcast
Starting at IL go p m Friday
this program VIII continue uh'h
early Saturday
Leo j. Fitzpatrick vice presi-
dent and general manager of WJR
and former "Npfile Old Chief OF
the Kansas CIV Night Hawks.
will engage in his traditional a
of master Of ceremonies rs
inc him vii be- Norman WIN.
WIZ executive and former presl-
dent Of the old NeWshoys.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-15
War Problem Clinic:
Steps Required
For Marriage

attorney to get this done. Mrs.
Demchak. secretary of the De-
troit Bar Association, telephone
Cadillac 6072. can help YOU find
an attorney II you do not know
Of one.
FRED VI. BTTZEL.
Detroit attorney and civic leader.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-15
Spiders Fight for Allies

COLUMBIA. s c. Dec Is
UP) AS AN extra contribution
10 the war effort pf" Leo Fow-
lcr Grand Rapid, Mich collects
black widow spiders de ships
them 10 Columbus. @ where they
are used 10 SPIN hairs for the
Norden bombslghtS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-15
pONATE sERNICEs

All WJR artists and other staf
members are donating their serv-
ices. tho musicians through The
courtesy Of the Detroit Fedora
ton Of Musicians
Here are some Of the WIZ art
lists who will take part in the pro-
gram:
Samuel Benavic and orchestra:
Paul LaVoic and orchestra. Tim
Doolittle and his Gang: Chril We
zemael. baritone. Allan Hughes.
baritone RoScmaric Calvin popu-
lar songs. Don Large Chorus;
John Mckenzie. tenor. Helen
Hadl soprano the MummerS.
directed by Eric Hewlett and 60
aldin- Elliott: the Music Men "
others
Tune in WJR al 1870 o'clock
Friday night,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-15

Buy War savings stamps the
convenient way. order them
delivered to your door from your
Detroit Times carrier-salesman.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-15
SKILLED GROUND CREWS" help MAKE
GREAT NORTHERN SERVICE DEPENDABLE

Skilled "ground crews" are among the
many things which make Great Northern
great-ond dependable transportation
system.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-15

Boss of train movements rs the dispatcher.
This important ground creUn1dn IS me
Herue center OF train operation.
Evening star., 1943-12-28
T axe Ny Word for It
BY FRANK COLBY.
The Three Trees.

Remember the Pretty Little Rab-
bit and the Three Trees. there,
there. and there"7 I am invariably
reminded Of the famous bunny
quenching Its pretty little thirst
at the beautiful bubblins brook"
whenever I hear the three trees:
Mili-tree- secre-tree and ceme-
tree.
These Criticisms have never been
at home In American speech, and
I for one, who crusade for Amer
ican speech for Americans, should
greatly enjoy the privilege OF ship
ping these three trees back to Great
Britain on the first available lease
lend transport, and throwing in
diction-ree, station-ree and ordin-
rec for good measure.
In the traditional American pro-
nunciation Of the -ary words, the
Ar Is pronounced like air" and
receives the secondary accent:
MILLi-TAIR-ee
SEX Kre-TAIR-e
SEMe-TAIR-ee
DIX
STAY'shun- -AIR-ee
AWR'din-AIR-ee
As you know. this column is 4
stanch advocate of correct speech.
But I am just as firm in my con-
viction that affected speech is not
good speech, especially when the
a1ectation takes the form OF aping
the pronunciations and infections
Of another nation, however friendly.
In speech, as In dress. the bizarre
Is usually the sign Of bad taste.
For my pamphlet on the rhetorical
Flgures q Speech. send : stamped "a
Colby, in care Of The Star.
released BY The Bell Syndicate, Ine)
Evening star., 1943-12-28

employees In . car pool, and the
other day one Of her companions
handed her . newspaper.
While she VA giancins casually
through 1t, others In the car snN-
ingly exchanged glances.
Suddenly Mrs Turnock screamed
little scream. Look" she cried,
look what 1t says here!"
On the front page vas story
about her son, Technical SerHt. VIII
Evening star., 1943-12-28

ea ne An MAY.
Stsr HasAss: WaAl. $50 s.m. daily.
Wk. 1:3o-Muse ffsm No Rsx Drssdwsy
Ait. Winged veter."
WMAl. 9:30-nest n Rsdd, Reppsr.
Evening star., 1943-12-28

liam X. T,rnoek. tail gunner on 4
B-24 Liberator In New Guinea. who
had fought od Jap g'lnners attempt
ing to shoot down another Lbera-
tor that had been damaged ca 4
night With esrSt. Turnock's ship,
The sergeant WAS awarded the ST.
YER Star decoration.
Ny goodness" said NYk Tlr-
mock, and today's hiS birthday, too
Hes n"
Evening star., 1943-12-28
| |AnHero's Mother
Gets Thrill SEEING
Story of Exploit

By the Associated Preas.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo
Mrs. Dora Turnock. clerk at the
Army Air Forces Peterson Field
rides to work with other civilian
Evening star., 1943-12-28
Contract
BY THE FOUR ACES.

Yesterday you were Howard
Schenken's partner and, with your
opponents vulnerable, you dealt Anc
held:
0Ko1os75s
oKQo
AKA
Answer-Bid one heart. With
8 points (or "a tricks, II you are
using an honor trick count you
have adequate high-card strength
for a bid on such strong distribu-
ton. A pass or a three-heart bid
would understate your strength,
while a four heart bid would be dan.
gerous.
Score 100 per cent for one heart
40 per cent for three hearts, 80 per
cent for four hearts, 10 per cent
for pass.
Today you hold the same hand
and the bidding continues:
You Lightner Schenken Jacoby
~ ~ Pass 2" Pass
What do you bid7 ANSWER TO-
morrow
(Released hy the Bell Syndicate. Incl
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-01-07
THE ELY MINER
SERVICEMEN'S PAGE
SEEK RECRUITS
FOR CARGO ship

Recruiting of cadets for the mer-
chant marine will conflict with the re-
cent directive of the war manpower
commission limiting. recruiting by the
armed forces, and full speed ahead"
drive for cadets is now being conducted
by the maritime enrolling office, 100
U. S. courthouse, Minneapolis.
Requirements for the 16-month
training period are a high school edu-
cation, good physical condition, includ-
ing 1920 vision in both eyes. Age lin
its are II years and 10 months to %
years, with one year added for each
year Of college training up to q years
of age.
Volunteers may obtain application
forms from the Minneapolis office. If
accepted, they will be ordered to re-
Eight months more at the acadamy
Long Island, N. Y, for ten weeks Of
training. They will then spend at least
six months aboard merchant ship
as midshipman cadet in training.
Eight months more at the acadmey
completes the training. They will be
graduated as third officers in the deck
or engine departments and commits
stoned as ensigns in the naval reserve
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MOTHER MARKOVICH
is AT SAME ADDRESS

Mother" Agnes Markovich is still
at the same address in San Francisco,
she notified The Miner this week, end
eXtendes a hearty welcome to any Ely
servicemen who are in the city.
Mrs. Markovich, who has been enter
tanning homesick Elyites in the armed
forces ever since they first arrived on
the West coast two years ago, resides
at 2009 18th street.
II want to invite any of the boys to
come an see us at any time" she said.
"They are most welcome They may
stay over night. I had asked two of
the boys, Ernest Lobe and Matt Sever,
out for Christmas dinner, but they
were unable to come. am most happy
to hear that Sever went home for
Christmas.
II want to send my regards to my
many Ely friends, and to acknowledge
the receipt of So cards. Thanks a
million to all, and I am grateful to
the editor for seeing that my paper
gets here so regularly. I wish you all
a Happy New Year"
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FOUR ELYITES I'm OVERSEAS
SERVICE TELL EXPERIENCES

Two boys at sea, one in Cuba and
one in the Hawaiian islands were con-
tributers this week to The Miners
foreign news department.
Seaman Nelo E. Hill, aviation ma
chinist mate third class, is now sta
toned in Cuba, and is believed to be
the only Elyite there. He recently COM
pleted a course of training at Jackson
vile, Fla.
THE base here is nice, and We have
the best of food" he said. II am en-
joying it here very much. Thanks to
the VFW for the paper"
From 1t. Cir. grd) William N. Rom
of the naval reserves, who is some
where at sea in the Pacific, comes a
brief greeting and change of address.
Across the continent and on the
Atlantic is Seaman Second Class Albert
John Russ, who said, II had very
enjoyable Christmas, but it was moth
ing like home. hope you all spent
a very enjoyable one, too.
There isn't much I can say, except
that I've seen quite bit Of country In
the ocean. Here's wishing everybody
a Happy New Year. I wish to express
my sincere thanks to you and to those
responsible for sending me the paper"
At came to the Hawaiian Islands
with a group of hometown boys" Pfc.
Hjalmer Lundien informes US, but
since we have been attached to various
outfits, about the only way I have OF
knowing where they are is through the
paper.
Seems odd to be SO close to the
fellows and still have to get the pa
per clear from Ely to learn where
they are.
Still have to see another paper that
gives even half as much space for the
Servicemen or gets the response that
The Miner does. The letters coming
from different parts of the world are
interesting, even though the boys can't
always say what they are doing. Here
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-01-07

market in one of the most extensive
orders issued by the WPB to simplify
these products.
Builders hardware items have been
slashed from $1,000 to $500, effective
Jan. Is. After that date, manufacture
ers are prohibited from putting into
process any finishing hardware that
does not conform to the permitted
sizes, types, grades, finishes, weights,
and standards.
Covered in the order are lock sets,
door trims, hinges, door knobs, key
plates, door pulls, door bolts, hydrau-
lie door closers, window and transom
hardware, screen door accessories,
easement window fittings, cabinet
hardware and locks, sash balances,
padlocks, tracks, and accessories for
hanger doors and fire doors.
Approved styles will be of uniformly
simple design and finish.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-01-07
Remember Pearl Harbor
ORDER FOR HEARING ON FINAL
ACCOUNT AND PETITION FOR
DISTRIBUTION OF THE ESTATE.
IN PROBATE COURT.
No. 359O1.

IN PROBATE COURT.
No. 35901.
State of Minnesota, County of st.
Louis, SIS.
In the Matter of the Estate of Elias
Helpakka, also known as Elias
Helbakka, Decedent
TT Is ORDERED that the petition
for settlement and allowance of the
final account filed herein by Gust j.
Helbacka, Jr., as representative Of the
estate of said decedent, and for the
assignment of the residue of said es-
tate to the persons entitled thereto, be
heard before this Court on Monday,
January 25th, 1913, at ten o'clock A.
M, in the Probate Court Room in the
Court House in. Duluth, Minnesota, and
that all persons interested then show
cause, if any they have, why such Pc
tition should not be granted
(Seal of Probate Court
Witness the HON. VIM. j. ARCHER,
Judge of Probate Court, this 26th day
of December, 1912.
Sheldon Watts, Clerk of Probate.
A. w. Nelson, Attorney for Petition
er, Ely, MINI. IT 1-21
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everyone ON BEAM AT ALcAN
HIGHWAY STATION, ZUP SAYS

Pvt. Leonard zupancich is now sta :
tiosed at Dawson Greek, Y. T., at the
beginning of the Alcan highway re-
Gently opened to traffic.
A member of the Q. M detachment
Private zupancich says that "the sur
rounding country is like that at home
only there are not the likes as near
Ely. Our water supply is the most
trouble, but it will be taken care of
shortly.
81 can't say much of the work that's
being done here, but I can say that
everybody's kept busy all day long
and sometimes at night. So up here
everyone's ON the BEAM Have re-
ceived several copies of the paper, and
you'll never know how much I ap-
preciated them. I want to thank you
ALL"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1943-01-07
ORDER FOR HEARING ON FINAL
DISTRIBUTION OF THE ESTATE.
IN PROBATE COURT.
No. 362o7


No. 36297.
State of Minnesota, County of St.
LouiS-Ss.
In the Matter of the Estate of Matt
Pavlisich, also known as Math Paul
isich, Matt Paulisich, and Matt
Paulischich.
TT Is ORDERED that the petition
for settlement and allowance of the
final account filed herein by Anton
Pavlisich, as representative of the
estate of said decedent, and for the
assignment of the residue of said es-
tate to the persons entitled thereto, be
heard before this Court on Monday,
January 10, 1913, at ten o'clock A. NJ,
in the Probate Court Room in the
Court House in Duluth, Minnesota, and
that all persons interested then show
cause, if any they have, why such pc
tition should not be granted.
(Seal Of Probate Court)
Witness the HON. VIM. j. ARCHER,
Judge of Probate Court, this 21st day
of December, 1912.
Sheldon Watts, Clerk of Probate.
A. w. Nelson, Attorney for Petition
er, Ely, MINI. 12-24-31 1T
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Glue Rules for Sending
Gifts to War Prisoners

A bulletin issued by the Board of
Economic Warfare on Nov last
which contained procedures on gift
shipments and parcels to prisoners of
war and interned civilians has since
its issuance been changed. A cable
fgram from the International Red
Cross committee states that mail files
and scissors are not allowed in par
GELS from private senders." A second
cable from Geneva reports that mems
shirts, except those of khaki color,
and playing cards may not be received
by prisoners of war in Italy
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LETTERS FROM
SERvIcEMEN

1.-THE army presented me with nice
Christmas present, that Of technical
sergent," writes Charles Pusovich,
1918 Ord. Co., Camp Phillips, Kan.
This is the second promotion that I
received In two weeks. A cadre OF
CONS and non-coms left Camp Car
son, Colo, to take over new duties at
Camp Phillips, new camp. was one
of the lucky guys chosen. am look
ing forward to my stay here, but I
miss the beautiful mountains and the
fine climate of Colorado"
Words of appreciation come to the
VFW from Miss Mary BONNER, now
with the WAAC's at Charleston, S. c.,
as a member of a motor transport unit.
The Miner acknowledges the receipt
of picture of Sgt. John A. Amitrano
and his buddy, Pvt. Arvo Salo, of
Camp Hulen, Texas, but regrets that
it cannot be used because of the cost
involved in securing an engraving.
However, the picture is being viewed
around town by many of the Ely SOL
dier's friends.
Joseph Rom, who has been on sea
duty with the amphibious force, u.
S. navy, since Oct. %, has been adj
vanced from apprentice seaman to
coxswain.
Pvt. A. j. Popesh and Pvt. F. j. TEX
avec are now stationed at Camp For
rest, Tenn, as members of CO. c, 68th
Med. Rgt.
II received my first copy of the pa
per on Christmas day, and it surely
was great gift" writes Pvt. Paul j.
Lobe, Co. L, 411th Inf, Camp Clai-
borne, La. 81 am with the personnel
force. Our work is secretive.
THE 103rd Inf. Div. dates back to
World War /. Its origin is Arizona,
and the insignia is cactus. The slo-
gan is No Mountains Too High, No
Rivers Too Wide and our motto is to
strike at the enemy with quick force as
the serpent does at its enemy.
I'VE of the armed forces are on
our way to a quick victory. You
people of Ely win help our striking
by BUYING WAR BONDS"
Pvt. John Godec is now located in
Charleston, S. c. Pvt. F. j. Petric is
in Maxton, N. C.
Nearly everyone has an interesting
occupation in Pvt. John Godec's COM
pany at Charleston, he says. Most of
them are auto mechanics, and in addi-
ton we have cooks, clerks and truck
drivers. I'm training to be an army
typist. Our class in held every after
noon for two hours"
Aviation Machinist Mate Frank Volk
is attending school at the navy pier,
Chicago, where he will be stationed for
five months.
Pvts. Louis j. Aelmini and Elmo A.
Koivula are now on desert maneuvers
in California.
Newly commissioned Staff Sgt. Al
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bert F. Musich turned out to be such
a good gunner when he completed his
training at Harrington, Texas, that he
was assigned to new field at Laredo,
Texas, to teach aerial gunnery. He is
now instructing his initial class. A
picture of Gunner Musich, sent out by
his public relations officer, is now
posted in a prominent place in the
Fortier drug store, where he was en-
ployed prior to entering the service.
Pvt. John F. Sotlich of Fort Ord,
Calf, has "been in four camps, seen
80 states, and now am back out west.
Can't say much about our work, but
we are an amphibious unit"
PvtS.. Dale G. Forsman, John w.
Sjoberg and Joseph F. Tench, who en-
tered boot" training the first of last
month at the San Diego marine base,
are now probably just about through
Pvt Robert c. Cowling is now sta
toned at Pope field, Fort Bragg, N. C.
'This place reminds me of Minneso-
ta," he said, because our barracks are
set in stand of pine trees"
Frank F. KaraSti, seaman, second
class, has been attending school al
Great Lakes to become a carpenters
mate. I'VE are taught a little of every
&1,tx,nv coiI Nit,a11rdirn r,nofho
mates, algebra, moulding, pattern
making and mechanical drawing. Most
of the fellows, including myself, got a
little homesick during Christmas"
Apprentice Seaman Albert j. Sus-
tercich, Co. 176, arrived at the Farra-
gut, Idaho, naval training station on
Christmas eve, took my examination
and was issued my cloths. We have
been going steadily since rolling on,
clothes, cleaning up and getting
cleaned up and squared away for oul
schedule, but just as we were ready to
60 on schedule the kitchen called fol-
K. P.'s, Co. 176, which forked up &c
men, one of them.
Nov / scrub pots and pans from
one end of the day to the other, but
we get about an hour and half to
two hours off in the morning and
in the afternoon.
"Our group is from all parts OF
Minnesota. Christmas wasn't Christ
mas this year, because there was hard
ly any Christmas carols and such that
makes Christmas"