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Evening star., 1943-08-01

that was there but left earlier in the morn
ng" So he gives me a tag an comes over to
the Wagon to bawl me out
Of course l amt there. Finally one of the
kids happens to come home an remembers
her nom maybe went to do some Red Cross
work By this time need the whole disaster
committee complete with stretcher. When
Tubby can't find me at the Wagon, he calls
up the house an beers at me instead of dom
somethin' to restore peace in the community,
which a policeman is supposed to do.
Another guy has called the ration board an
turned me in. The ration board goes into ac-
ton by calm me, before can put in call
to the Red Cross. More delay.
Well, finally, get the missus at a neigh
bor's grab the spare keys, an me an Smith go
rushin down to the bank.
There's quite crowd gathered. But it
amt an admirin' crowd. Orley Hicks, the
mechanic, is there. The engine amt run
min.
81 stopped her, says Orley. Just stuffed
a piece of waste into the exhaust an smoth-
cred 'er!''
thank him little weakly an get in. try
to start the engine to get out of there with my
misery. No soap. | try again. | flood her an
more gas goes tricklin' along the gutter.
| have lost the remainin' remnants of my
self-respect an control when Orley finally
speaks up. Wait minute, he says. Il forgot
to take that waste out O the exhaust pipe!
Evening star., 1943-08-01

bright morning sunlight, and swooped back.
Quick, Otto. He's coming back. The man
at Potters, Otto. Mrs. Brown was going to
telephone. Remember that, Otto? No time for
half measures now. Jam your gun in the girls
ribs. Tell her to step on it. No picture of
woman and the kids will save you now, Otto.
step on it. sister! Keep moving"
Susan was pale, but she obeyed. Her taut,
trim figure in overalls crouched over the wheel.
The truck urched forward down the high
way towards empty country. Once there, he
could deal with her.
But you can't hope to outdistance speed
cop, Otto. Turn the gun on him. Let him have
it,
AS he fired, the girl swerved the truck vio-
lently. He was thrown heavily against the
side of the cab. Her foot kicked painfully into
his midriff.
The cop ranged alongside.
"All right. drop that gun! Ease her down,
Susan Pull over to the side here"
He parked his machine. He examined the
Evening star., 1943-08-01

~AY before yesterday | take the family
car an drive same down to the bank
~ to do some business. On account of
having my gas-raton book in the pocket, l
lock the doors.
In the bank run into a fellow named Smith
that has proposition he wants to talk over
with me- So we go to get into my car to drive
over to the Wagon. Right there l discover
sonaethin'. have locked the keys inside. Me
an Smith laughs at my carelessness an he
says, We'll go in my car
About this time l discover have not only
locked the car, have left the engine runnin'.
The hood locks down automatic so l can't get
into it to disconnect no wires.
rush to the phone to call the missus to
have one o the kids get the spare keys an
ride 'em down to me on bicycle. No
answer.
Come on yes Smith. you are burnin'
up months ration o gas. Get in my car an
we'll drive back to your houser Which we do,
in hurry.
But when get home find the missus has
gone somewheres. She has probably got the
spare keys in her purse. | begin phonln the
neighbors. Them that answers wastes my time
tellin me about their gardens an their chill
dren's sayin's an other trlfln' details, addln
as an afterthought that it's been days since
they saw my missus.
Down there in front of the bank my gas is
burnin'; am parked overtime - an Tubby
Gropper, the cop, has been called by citizen
that thinks leavin motor runnin' is wastetul
if not sinful an against the law Tubby can't
get in to turn it off. He is told in the bank
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27

1 have fought a good fight, 1 have
finished my course, 1 have kept the
faith: s. Henceworth there is laid
up for me a crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous
judge, shall give me at that day:
and not to me only, but unto all
them also that love his appearing.
Correlative from the Textbook,
Science and Health with Key to
the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Ed
dy: The Scripture, Thou hast been
faithful over a few things, 1 will
make thee ruler over many" is lit
orally fulfilled, when we are con-
scious of the supremacy of Truth,
by which the nothingness of error
is seen;; and we know that the
nothingness of error is in proper
ton to its wickedness. He that
touches the hem of Christ's robe
and masters his mortal beliefs, an
imality, and hate, rejoices in the
proof of healing,-in a sweet and
certain sense that God is Love.
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27

Service or otherwise. Parents are
always very much interested to
know what goes on with the men,
bers of their families. In this case,
Mr.. and Mrs. Schuman are no ex-
ception. The last night Rodney
spent in his old camp, the one he
writes about above, the (non-coms)
on-commissioned officers staged a
big party in North Bend. The bal
ance of the training group remain
ed back at camp, having bit of
fun of their own, and getting ready
to shove-off in the morning. Rod
ney speaks of having a quart of
milk, cakes and ice cream for his
part of the celebration, and ends
up by saying flights out at ten
O'Clock. Rodney's new location
with the 308th Coast Artillery is in
a little town about the size of Clay
ton, Delaware. From all indica-
tons, the young man is fixed up
real nice. The barracks are heated
by an oil burner, the outfit has nice
living quarters, and the food is
swell" to use Rodney's word for
it. 1t would not surprise us at all
if Private Schuman did not move
up a bit in the ranks before very
long. Here's wishing you the best
of luck, son. Hope you make the
grade and keep moving forward.
According to our records you have
been in the Service just one day
over four months to the date of
this issue. Who would ever believe
it the way time passes. Well, that's
considered a sign of old age, and
perhaps the sign is striking close
to home this time. Take the best
of care of yourself Rodney and keep
the letters rolling back to Mother
and Dad. Meanwhile, drop Drib-
bles a line once in while and keep
your friends informed on how
things are going for you on the
West Coast. SO, until then soldier.
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27
CLAYTON NEWS
AND PERSONALS
Budget of Items From Our
Railroad Town and Their
Personal Mention
CHURCHES AND SCHOOL

Clayton
Trinity Episcopal Church, Clay
ton: Evening prayer service and
sermon at 7.30 p. m, in the church.
Mrs. Earl Ely spent Tuesday in
Philadelphia.
Edward Hurd of Bainbridge, Nd,
is spending his leave with his FAM
lily and friends in Clayton.
Mrs. Charles Denney spent Tues
day in Philadelphia.
Mrs. w. T. Hollett spent last
Tuesday in Wilmington with Mr..
and Mrs. Willard Jones.
Carl Connely is spending his
leave with his parents.
A meeting of the Century Club
was held at the home of Mrs. Har-
ry Bostick on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Jack Montague and son
James, spent Sunday in Dover with
Mrs. Montague's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Lynch.
Mrs. Charles Stewart entertained
the Sewing Circlel on Tuesday ev-
ening.
Mrs. Preston Burris spent Tues
day with his sister, Mrs. C. F. Irwin
of Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27
DRIBBLES
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Yes, it was tops to have Mother
come down here to pay me visit
and later return with her to Clay
ton. want to thank my c. o. and
1st Sergeant for granting me that
privilege. Since my return to Flor
ida, my 1st Sergeant has been ship
ped out to another base and yester-
day I heard he was on his way
overseas. / wish him all the good
luck that soldier can possibly
wish another soldier. He certainly
was a gentleman. His home is in
the South. His name is 1st Sgt.
Thomas E. Shue. All I can say
now is Good luck Sergeant, and I
hope you return to our shores safe
and sound" AS for my G. O., am
working under him now in the In
telligence Department. His name
is 1t. Daune D. Carlson. 1t Carl
son is a very nice officer There is
also a Staff Sergeant in our group,
he is now home on a furolugh and
is supposed to return the 18th of
| the month
enjoy reading the letters in
your column from my friends who
are stationed in many different
parts of the world as wesll as the
lU.S.A. I certainly enjoyed read
ing "Ace" Carrow's letter and was
glad to learn of Reynier's Macklin's
promotion also. Reynier and I both
entered the Service at the same
time, April 15t5h, 1912. From this
you can see that we have been in
for thirteen months. Good luck
Reynier; I hope you get many more
promotions, and will be very glad
to see you some of these days after
this war is over and things are set
tied once more. 1 also send my
congratulations to CPL Charles S.
Wilds. Good luck 'iChop," 1 hope
you rate many promotions too. I
hope TIL see you back in Smyrna
some of these days soon. 1 was
glad to secure Paul c. Bickling's
address. Well, "Pete" how are
things deep in the heart of
Texas 2" I would also like to send
congratulations and best wishes to
John s. Melvin and Mark Denny.
with an additional Hello" for
"Shap" and Clinton Wooleyhan.
I received a card from AUX. Mary
A. Hartnett and was very glad to
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH
Report Of Church Services Fol
Next Sunday

First Church of Christ, Scientist
Wilmington, at Park Place and
Van Buren Street: morning service
IL a. M, Sunday School II q. M,
Wednesday evening service 800.
Christian Science Society, Milford,
meets at Grange Hall: Morning
service IL a. M; Sunday School II
q. m, also meets first Wednesday
evening of each month at p. m.
Subject for Sunday, May 80: AN
cient and Modern Necromancy
Alias Mesmerism and Hypnotism,
Denounced" Golden Text. Isaiah
so: Z. The Lord God will help me;
therefore shall not be confounded:
therefore have set my face like a
flint, and know that 1 shall not be
ashamed. A Bible citation from
the lesson-sermon: II Tim. 4: 7, 8.
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27
BLACKBIRD
Items OF Personal ana Social In
terest CLEANED From the Vicinity

tHzuS VI fcTSOudl anu SOClA In.
terest Cleaned From the Vicinity
Blackbird, May 26-The Woman's
Society of Christian Service enter
tanned with a shower at Scott M.
E. Church on Wednesday evening
for Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Kuzian
who were married April 30th. A
number of lovely gifts were receiv-
ed and refreshments were served
and all wished Mr.. and Mrs. Kuzian
many happy years.
George Keeler, Jr., who is sta
toned at Bainbridge, Nd, in the
Navy, has been home on a Today
furlough.
Mr.. James Sylvester is home on
"a two weeks furlough.
The Woman's Society was enter
tained on Wednesday, May 26 at
the home of Mrs. Paul Mannering.
AR. and Mrs. Ralph Tucker are
receiving congratulations on the
birth of daughter. Mr.. Tucker is
in the Army, stationed in Georgia.
Mrs. Marvin McGninis and daugh-
ter Doris, returned from weeks
visit with her mother in Virginia.
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27
Radiant Living
MEETING LIFE'S
SITUATIONS
BY
Rev. Charles Milton Griffeth

One of the outstanding charac-
teristics of the Mohammedan re-
legion is their many daily calls to
prayer. Five times each day the
Muezzin climbs the tall tower of
the mosque, and looking out over
the city, calls forth to the faithful
to pray.
Everywhere, upon hearing his
voice, every loyal Momammedan
Immediately stops whatever he
may be doing and kneeling, touches
his forehead to the ground in pray
Ier.
To see Christian stop his work
five times a day and kneel down in
prayer would be to witness some
thing out of the ordinary.
Yet why should we not pray five
times each day, and even more :?
Whenever we need any help or in
formation we do not hesitate to
pick up our phone and call some
one who can help us. Many times
during the day we may do this.
And afterall, what is prayer any
way, but telephone cal to heav-
en-?
Every time you feel some weight
of responsibility pressing hard upon
you, every time you feel anxious
about something, every time fear
stalks your path, are not these the
very times when you should stop
a moment right where you are and
put through prayer call to God?
Prayer is the best way to meet
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27
TAX RECEIPTS
IN KENT COUNTY
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ceding three years follow:
1941-Levy, S149,645.70; collect
ed to May, 1912, $139,SS9.92; ex-
empt, $9,755.78; additional collection
to May, 1912, S5,229.24; 1941 bal
ance outstanding, S4,532.54; penal
ty collected since May, 1912, $212.-
04.
1940-Levy, 44,5445.38; collect
ed to May, 1941, S138,252.3S; ex-
empt, $6,293; additional collected
since May, 1941, $3,3s5.56; 1910
balance outstanding, S2,907 A; pen
atty collected since May, 1912, S94.-
26.
1939-Levy, $142,947.78; collect
ed, up to May, 19940, S136, ,396.0S;
exempt, S6,551.7O; additional COL
lected since May, 1910, S3,236.75;
1889 balance outstanding, $3,314.95;
penalty collected since May, 1912,
S2.63.
According to records, Mr.. john
son and his staff have succeeded in
collecting a larger percentage of
the assessed taxes than heretofore
achievesd, with the last year
the best. A note
worthy fact is that during his four
years in office, it was necessary to
sell only IL properties for unpaid
taxes. Furthermore, the number
of delinquent capitation taxables
was less than in any other admin
istration.
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27

any and every situation in life.
Today our telephone lines are
overcrowded and it takes a long
time to get some ong distant calls
through, but the lines of prayer to
heaven are always opened.
Declares the Psalmist: ''The eyes
of the Lord are upon the righteous,
and His ears are open unto their
cry"
Do not hesitate therefore to pick
up your prayer phone at once!
God speaks to men who keep in
touch with Him.
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27

etery, Smyrna.
The funeral of Mr.. Amos Walker,
who passed away in Wilmington,
was held at his daughters Satur-
day afternoon with interment in
Brandywine Cemetery. Mr.. Walk
-er formerly resided in this vicinity
and was brother of the late Char
les Walker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dayton Pierson
were Dover visitors Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Scott and sons
of Cecilton, Md, were Friday visit
ors of her mother, Mrs. Emma
Davis.
Mrs. T. c. Gibson and her daugh-
ters Pauline and Gladys, of Ogden,
Pa, spent the weekend with Mrs.
Gibson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
T. Sickman.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Lewis Sickman
of Chester, Pa, spent Sunday at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. T..
Sickman.
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27
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workers, and the Motor Corps pro-
vfded transportation Of the food
and equipment to the Legion Room.
First Aid was administered to Rich
ard Vaughn, who suffered a head
injury, by Mrs. Kennard Price and
Mrs. Marion Coverdale, first aid
workers. Part of the bread and
doughnuts were donated by the
Huber Baking Company.
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27
Service Honor Roll

T-Cpl. Carol E. Willis
ASH. 32267703
H. and S. Company
816th Engineer Bn. Avn.
APO. 644 co Postmaster
New York City, New York
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
SERVICE HONOR ROLL
Pvt. Horace David
Co. B, 14th Med. Ing. Bn.
Camp Pickett, Va.
Pfc. James w. Jones
ASH. 32487895
Glass 3-13-43-31
422nd T. S. S.
Barracks No. 1909
Amarillo Army Air Field
Armarillo, Texas
Pfc. George w. Langrell
Co. E, A:G.D.s Regiment
Fort Banning, Georgia
Pvt. Albert R. Schuman
ASH. 32487897
308th Coast Artillery
Battery O.
Barrage Balloon Battalion
Seattle, Washington
1t. j. l.. Shortall
Winthrop Ia
No. /, st. Johns Road
Cambridge, Mass.
Pvt. Frederick w. Stevenson
A. S. N. 324S7896
APO. 444 u. S. Army
Mant. Co., Goth A. R.
Camp Campbell, Kentucky
Sgt. Charles L. Stewart
Co. K, E. w. 35
Student Enlisted Battalion
Camp Hood, Texas
All those IN service, their families an,
lends. are urged to inform Dribbles
ditor of new, or changed, addresses. Kee]
Inn supplied with interesting news items
he success. and continuation, OF this ney
ervice column will depend largely upol
lis kind of cooperation.
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27

"Just one more question before you 90.
Judge. What is this thing called propaganda
you hear so much talk about these days?"
"Ill give you an example, Hank. Last
night was reading an interesting little book
called Hitler is in Favor. 1t told how Hitler
would very much like to see Americans fight
ing among themselves over prohibition be-
cause that would create disunity. waste the
time of Congress and legislatures in wet-dry
arguments and cripple our war effort. 1t
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27
Wright House Sold

Mrs. James v. Wright has sold
her house on Union Street to James
w. Bailey of this town. Bailey will
take possession of the house, now
occupied by Harry M. Sylvester, in
September.
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27
NOTICE

Dead or disabled horses, cows
and mules removed FREE of
charge by calling DOVER 5595.
No animals removed unless call is
made Immediately and no animals
dying from a contagious disease
will be removed.
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27

also mentioned booklet written about
Hitler's government telling how Hitler's
gang wants to maintain contact with foreign
temperance organizations and how it con-
tributes annually to an International tenn
perance union.
"You can bet Hitler isn't interested in
seeing prohibition advanced in our country
for any reason except that he knows it's a
good way to stir up trouble. That's what
they mean by propaganda. Hank
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27
BRIEF SMYRNA
LANDING NEWS
Budget of News and Person.
ais Cleaned About Smyr-
ma River Wharves
CITIZENS MAKE VISITS

Smyrna Landing, May 20 Mrs.
George Schall, (nee Miss Elsie
Chase), of Camden, N. j., Mr.. and
Mrs. John Bailey and sons, Mrs.
Walter Reed, Mr.. Elvin Gaulke,
and brother James Gaulke, of Mar
Gus Hook, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Gaulke and daughter Miss Betty of
Wilmington, were visitors of Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Gaulke Saturday.
They attended the funeral of Mrs.
Gaulke's brother-in-law, Captain
Isaac Burris, of Little Creek, which
was held at Ferguson's funeral
parlors, Dover, Saturday afternoon.
Interment was at Glenwood Gem
Smyrna times., 1943-05-27

Since receiving the above letter
from Rodney Schuman, he has been
transferred to the 308th Coast Ar
tillery, Battery C, Barrage Balloon
Battalion, located at Seattle, Wash
ington. His new address will be
found in the Honor Roll, Change of
Address, column of the present is
sue. One fact that Rodney seems
to be mighty strong in. He cer-
tainly does believe in writing to his
Mother and Father. A fine habit
for any young man to form when
he Is away from home, be it In the
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groom, wore black crepe, with a
corsage Of red roses.
The bride is a descendant of
the distinguished Pettigrew and
Sigh families of South Carolina.
She graduated from Sharon High
school, and for two years was
Technician at Bullock Hospital in
Wilmington, N. c. In October, 1912
she became member Of the
Wacs and was stationed in Des
Moines, Iowa until a short time
ago, when she resigned.
Mr.. Ingram was born in Glas-
gov, Scotland, coming to this
country when he was 8 years old.
Since that time he has made his
home in Wilmington where his
family has been prominently iden-
titled. He holds position with the
Atlantic Tobacco Co. After a short
wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs. Ingram
returned to Wilmington where
they will make their home.
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mother. Mrs. B. R. Prince.

mother, Mrs. B. R. Prince.
Miss Juanita Granger, of Chad
bourn, spent the weekend at her
home in Fair Bluff.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Turner and
Mrs. ]. B. Williams attended bar
becue Thursday night at Barnes
vile.
Mrs. Agnes Barnhardt of the
GAINESVILLE school faculty was a
visitor Saturday in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. Townsend,
Jr., and baby, Ann, of Lake Wac
camaw, and Miss Marybelle Town
send, of Raleigh, spent some time
last week with their parents and
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. L.
Townsend, Sr.
Miss HELEN Ellington has re-
turned from a visit to her sister,
Mrs. Matte E. Walker in Peters
burg Va.
Shopping in Florence, S. c. Sat.
urday were: Mesdames o. M. Rog.
ers. Louis Rogers, Irna D. Ward
and Miss Bertrice Strickland.
Miss Evalyn Wadden entertain
ed at a lovely party at her home
Friday night the members Of the
Junior and Senior class Of the
high school.
The rooms were made attra ctive
by the arrangement OF colorful fall
| flowers.
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FAIR BLUFF

FAIR BLUFF, Oct. 30-Thomas
Koonce, Of Duke university, spent
the weekend with his parents. DR..
and Mrs. Ricuard Koonce.
Guy L. Bailey returned Friday
from a visit of three weeks with
relatives in Michigan and Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Anderson
had visiting them over the week
end their daughters, Miss Betty
Lou Anderson. of Hallsboro school
faculty and Miss Nedro Anderson,
of Raleigh.
Lieut.. ]. B. Townsend, Air Fore
es returned Tuesday to Arkansas
after spending weeks furlough
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. b.
L. Townsend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van r. Powell and
little daughter, Pearl, Of Angler,
were in Fair Bluff Monday and
Tuesday.
Mrs. O. T. Finklea and children,
of Florence, S. c., spent Friday in
the city visiting Mrs. Finklea' s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. L. Town
send.
Mrs. A. D. Hall, of Marion, S.
c., visited her brother. B. c. Pow
ell and Mrs. Powell for the day
Monday.
Mrs. J. B. Williams and Mr.. and
Mrs. James Turner were shoppers
in Wilmington Monday.
Mrs. B. G. Pinkney has return
ed to Goldsboro after spending
some time with her father, Char
lie Martin.
Mrs. George Wright left Tues
day for her home at Garner after
weeks stay at her former home
in Fair Bluff.
Capt. Powell Potts, Army Air
Forces and stationed at Charlotte
spent last week with his parents,
DR.. and Mrs. L. D. Floyd.
Pvt. James Smith, of Fair Bluff,
spent some time last week at his
home in Fair Bluff.
Mrs. Guy Bailey returned Friday
from a weeks visit to friends In
Richmond, Virginia.
Mrs. H. V. Norris is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. j. R. Woodland in
Conway.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Granger and
daughter, Daphne, of Norfolk, Va,
spent last week-end with the form
er's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. c.
Granger.
Mrs. B. F. Rogers is patient at
McLoud's Infirmary, Flore.4ce, S.
Mrs. ]. B. Prince has been visit
ing in Columbia, S. c., she was ac-
companied home Monday by her
daughter, Mrs. w. Y. Bryan and
little Brenda Byrant.
Mrs. Sallie Lawson left last week
for a visit to her daughter, Mrs.
Bertha Herring in Kingstree, S. c.
Mrs. Bill Floyd is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Ralph Bullock and
Mr.. Bullock in Wilmington.
Mrs. Emily Powell has gone to
Washington, D. c.. to spend some
time with her son and daughter
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Pow
ell.
Brooks Prince arrived Saturday
from Greenville, S. c.. to visit his
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Miss Lillian Jones,
Eugene McSorley Wed

NEW BERN, Oct. 3o-Miss LII
liam Jones and Eugene D. McSor'
ley les1' Jr, were united in msrr RAG,
Saturday, october %, at high 1 noon
at St. Paul's Catholic church. Mon
signor M. A. Irwin officiated.
Miss Daisy Swert, church organ,
list. played the wedding music, ana
Miss Agnes shapou sang two SOLOS
The bride. was given in matrl-
roonv by her father, Henry b. Jones
She wore a blue suit, with match
mo hat. and a shoulder corsage OF
mh e orchids. E. D. McSorley, ST..
father of the Bridegroom. was best
MAN, Groomsmen were George
Robinson and William Russell.
Immediately after the ceremony
the couple left on a wedding trip.
1Jpon their return, they will re-
side here.