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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-01
JUDGE HEALEY
 FILES REPORT
Figures Filed on l94S Hearings, Appointments,
 Receipts, Expenditures

A total of s4.l27, ,l6o.ss aggregate valuation on inventories of estates Of deceased persons filed in the Wa terbury probate court has been re- vealed by the annual report of the activities of the office filed today with state authorities by Probate Judge Patrick Healey.
 A statement of receipts and ex- pendltures of the probate court of the district of Waterbury reveals a total expenditure for the year l943 of SlI, ,5l0.60 based on gross receipts of $3l, ,774,l9 for balance of $20,- 20s.
 An ltemized accounting of the years business and relative eXpendi- lures reveal that $8,350 was paid out in salaries to clerks and assistants of the local court with contributions and donations totaling $2,373, 40, Other items such as supplies, re- funds, telephone. etc, comprise a total expenditure of $li,5l060.
 Pertinent data relative to the ac- tlvities of the local court during the year i943 reveal the following facts, A total of 90S hearings were heard, Executors and administrators ap- pointed on the various estates amounted to 3S2. Bonds were ap- proved in the number of 548. Ac- counts adjudicated BOG. Inventories flled on the estates of deceased per- sons were in the amount of 404.
 A total of 70 succession taxes de- terminations is listed in the report while other statistics reveal the ap- pointment of 54 guardians and l6 conservators. Seventeen adoptions were approved while IS commit ments to state institutions were made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-01
EARTHQUAKs REPORTED

Weston, Mass, March l-(UP)-A "very strong earthquake which continued for two hours was record ed yesterday on the Weston College Seismograph, 1t was reported today.
 The Rev. Daniel Linehan, s. J.. said temblor occurred at 12:07:50 p. m. CE.W.T) and apparently was centered 9,040 miles from Boston. He said the direction was uncer- tain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-01
School To Give Course In Income Tox Returns

Boston, March l-(UP)-A new course, "how to make out your federal income tax returns" may be added to the Boston High school curriculum.
 The school committee had the plan under consideration today after 1t was proposed at last nights meeting by Committeeman Clement A. Norton. He said Internal Revenue Collector Denis w. Delaney had offered to provide experts as the faculty" for the proposed course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-01
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Eliz- abeth (Slater) Pierpont, wife of Wilfred E. Pierpont, formerly of Dwight St., Waterville, was held yesterday at the Alderson fu- neral home, Rev. Samuel A. Bud- de, vicar of Christ chapel, off, ciating. Bearers were William T. Nolan, Leon Totten, Harold Slater, Clarence Slater, A. Burton Jones, Jr. and James w. Hazard. Burial was in old Pine Grove cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Emelia (Howd) Montrose, wife ot Elwood Montrose, 1905 Baldwin street, were held today at ? p. m. at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue, Rev. David P. Gaines pastor of First Baptist church, of- ficiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Alfonso DeVicarisi $40 Bank street, will be held from the Colasanto funeral home, 93l Bank street, Thursday at 9:l5 te Our Lady of Lourdes church at 9:45
 Burial will be in Calvary ceme' tery, Friends may call at the funera home today from 2 to 10 D. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Giovannina (BiondO Rinaldi, 752 East Mair street, will be held tomorrow at a. m. from the Maiorano funera' home, 95 Willow street, to Our Lady of Lourdes church at g. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home to- day from 2 to 10 p. m. Friends are asked to please omit flowers.
 Funeral services for Paul Krono- low. will be held tomorrow at 9 8 III. from the Stokes funeral home 694 Riverside street to St. Mary'' Russian Greek Orthodox church al 10. Burial will be in St. Mary's Rus- sian Orthodox cemetery. Friend; may call at the funeral home today from ? to 10 p. m.
 The funeral of Miss Anna A. Mo Givney, IA Pine St., sister of thu late Rev. Michael J. McGivney founder of the Order of Knights o! Columbus, will be held from thu home, l4 Pine street, tomorrow a g to St. Margaret's church at 9:3| q. m. Burial will be in old St. Jos eph's cemetery. Friends may call a the home this afternoon and eve ming. Miss McGivney died Monda! at her home.
 The funeral of Raffaele Baltera 2 HawSin street, was held thi morning from the Mulyille funera home, 27O West Main strete. to Gu Lady of Lourdes church at 9 o'clocl where Q requiem high Mass wa celebrated by Rt. Rev. Joseph Val dambrini. Burial was in new st. Jo seph's cemetery. Rev. Rocco Nadil' conducted the cominittal service.
 The bearers were Louis Rlnaldi Nicholas Dezinno, Albert Iannac ( serafino Bartolini. and Eugene Mon grandi.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mary (Wes .erl Holt, wife of Fremondt A. Holt 6l Highland avenue, Watertown wil be held at 2 o'clock at the AldersoE funeral home, 70 Central avenue Rev. John M. DeyO of the Water town Congregational church offici' ating. Burial will be in Riversidl cemetery, this city. Friends may cal from ' to 9 this evening.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-01

The Star Spangled Banner was played at the close of the Mass. Mrs Anthony Petrillo was soloist during the Mass.
 The active bearers were Jose B. Calca, Jose Vilela, Aurelio Martino, Martinho Rodrigues, Manuel Line hares, and Antonio Amaro.
 A firing squad was headed by Sergeant Wallace Inglis, also Serg- eants Samuel Apirian, James Oracle and Corporals Alfred Drexler, Ray. mond Norman, Vernon Peacock, Ro- bert Witty, Frank Oppe. Bugler Charles Fadus sounded taps. First Class Private Francis Leahey escorted the body from New York and presented the flag to the family at the grave where com. initial prayers were read by Father Farrell in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-01
PRIVATE PECO | PAID TRIBUTE
Full Military HOnOrs Given at Funeral Services
 Here Today

Full military honors were given Private Anthony P. Pogo. formerly of 57 River street, who died Sunday in Halloran hospital, Staten Island, N. Y, at the funeral which was held this morning at g o'clock from the LaPorta Funeral Home, 6T Holmes avenue, to Our Lady or Lourdes church at g. Rev. Edward Farrell was celebrant of the requiem high Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-01
HOLIDAY DECLARED

Pittsburgh, March 1--CUP)-A strike of 1000 custodial, shop, store- room and cafeteria wG,kers in pub lie schools gave holiday to 82,000 school children today as unheated :lassrooms forced the closing of all l30 school buildings.
 The walkout was called by the CIO State, County and Municipal Workers of America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-01
Full Weather Report

Bosfo1. March I IUP5-Weaf6- CT forecasts
 MASSACHUSET ITS, RHOD F. IS l. ND and CONNECTICUT- Fair and much colder tonight with To " est temperatures ranging 1rOm S tO 13 degrees In the in. em the coast. Thursday fair and continued cold. Strong winds tO- night will diminish on Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-01

eraI ballot is acceptable under state law, and the individual serviceman must certify by oath that ho has applied for, but has not received up to october 1, c state absentee bal. lot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-01
DIED

OAnO ANCTIL In this city, Feb. 29ths 1944, Mrs. Celina (Mercier) Anctils of 41 East Clay Street. Funeral Friday. morning., at S:15 al Home, 6S East Clay Street, to St. Ann's Church, at 800 o'clock. Burial in Calvary cemetery. CAPUTA In this city, Feb. 29th. 1914, Mrs. Cecilia (Russo) CaputaS of 213 Charles Street. Funeral Friday morning, at s:1S o'clock, from Colasanto Funeral Home, 932 Bank Street. to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. aG 800 o'clock. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
 HENDERSON--In this city,. March 1st, 1944, Gilbert Murray Tender. son, 72 Chipman Street. .. o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue. Burial in Riverside cemetery. ALYTA In this city, March lst. 1944, John Alyta, of 134 Charles Street.
 Funeral Saturday, from the Deliniks Funeral Home, F Congress Ave- nue. time and other arrangements to be announced.
 
 BIER RNIER-In this city, Feb. 29th, 1914. Henry Napoleon Bernier. of 40 Dougherty Street. Funeral Saturday morning, at S:1b o'clock, from Belleville Funeral Home, Gs East Clay Street, to St. Ann's Church, at 800 o'clock. Burial in Calvary cemetery. DUIGAN this city, March 1st. 1914, Mrs. Kaf!ariCe D"'~Sn: of 1as South Street.
 nounced. from Mulvilie Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street. t0 St. Francis Xavier Church. Burial in Calvary cemetery. HENDERSON = Tn this city March 20t, peA4. Gilbert Murray Render. son, of 72 Chlpman Street. Funeral Friday afternoon, at S:S0 o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central Avenue. Burial in Riverside cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-01
MASS

CLARK - A month's mind Mass of morning. at $500 o'cIo ock, at st. Thomas Church, for the repoHe of the soul of the late Henry ".
 GARD OF THANKS
 We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors, especially for floral offerings and the expressions of sympathy and kindness shown us during our re. eept bePeaveuient, the death of our beloved son and brother, Lieutenant Joseph E. McGrath.
 MRS. ADELINE Me0RATH
 and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-01
Quote Noxon Against Self

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
4 Brideeheads Quickly Seized

(Four bridgeheads quickly seized by Jungle
fighting veterans of the American Sixth Army according
to United Press reports. The Sixth is under command
of 1t. Gen. Walter Krueger)
The invasion caught the Japs completely off balance
1t completely surprised them.
They had expected that Macarthur would land some
where the coast of Mindanao southernmost of the
Philippines.
But again he outguessed them and completely fooled
them just he had other occasions when he
began his long march back to the Philippines from the
southern tip of New Guinea.
he did not inch his back He leapfrogged the Japs
time and time again And he leapfogged them Mindanao
by landing his forces at Leyte strategic central Philip
Continued on Page
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
10000 N. Y. Police
To Guard Roosevelt

NEW YORK, Oct. 20 (INS)-As
a police force of 10000 was mobil-
lied today for protection of Presi-
dent Roosevelt during his Sched-
uled tour of New York City tomor-
row, Democratic chairman Hanne-
gan denied the Chief Executives
trip was arranged to prove his
health was good.
flanagan. however, conceded
that the official visit might serve
that purpose.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
Cigdret Black Market
Probe Started by 0PA

Complaints against retailers
who violate price ceilings on ciga-
retS have mounted 10 such an
extent that the OPA enforce
meni division has inaugurated a
district-wide drive against black
market operators, IT was revealed
today.
Theron W. Hall. chief enforce
ment attorney, laid most Of the
blame for tho cigaret shortage on
consumers themselves. who. nc
says. could stop the black mar
keteerS by buying cigarets only
when they need them and at the
regular price.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21

Gen. Macarthur on Leyte Island today issued this
proclamation to the Filipino people:
This is the voice of freedom, Gen. Macarthur
speaking:
People of the Philippines have returned. BY the
grace of Almighty God forces stand again Philip
pine sOsOi consecrated in the blood of two peoples
We have come dedicated and committed to the task of
destroying every vesge of enemy control your daily
lives and of restoring upon foundation ndestructble
strength the liberties of your people.
AT my side is your president, Sergio Osmena worthy
successor of that great patriot Manuel Quezon with
members of his cabinet The seat of your government
therefore firmly re-established on Philippine soil.
"The hour Of your redemption Is here Your patriots
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
Famed River Pilot
Dies on Loved Ohio

CINCINNATI, Oct. 20 CUP)-
Capt. Chris Greene, 43, died today
on the Ohio River he loved.
The famed river pilot had
stayed up all night helping to I'M
load his ship. the Chris Greene
of the Greene Line Co. Sud-
denly he collapsed, apparently
of A heart attack, and died an
hour later.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
YA|VkS ADVANCE
| Phil |PP|NES
Japs Yielding
Under Attack

NEW YORK, Oct. 20 QNS)-An American network
pool broadcast direct from Lee today reported that Amer
leans invading the Philippines moving forward despite
stiff enemy resistance in sectors"
reporter described the first landing and said that
the first party had driven 500 yards inland before the Japs
fired a single shot.
He added that American batteshps and cruisers
standing shore lending whatever assistance necessary
and that dive bombers are still pasering the hills near all
the beaches"
The broadcaster told of MacArthurs landing He said
the general ashore with of the landing parties,
wading in kneekeep water He quoted the general
saying:
IL will stay for the duration now"
In another direct broadcast on the program, MICS
George Thomas Foster said 1.-The night has been relatively
quiet far adding that troops are now dug in deeply
FOste said the northern part of the coastal beachhead
Of blasted nuts and installations and the
remnants of what had been Jap pibOxes That
heavily pounded he said, but added that il the
OF the hardest ground fighting following invasion
GEN MAC ARTHUR'S HQ. IN THE PHILIP
PINES, Oct. 20 QNS)-The American flag flew
again today in the Philippines, brought back by an
American invasion army under the personal CON-
mand of Gen. Macarthur who fulfilled his promise,
81 shall return"
The mightiest ocean-going armada in history
landed perhaps 100000 American doughboys on
Leyte Island, approximately 800 miles south Of
Manila
CUP Correspondent Ralph Teatsorth reported from
Leye later that Macarthur had set up headquarters
the island MacArthur's command, he said had desig-
mated today "A" Day because it wanted different
designation from the conventional "D-Day" applied to
most invasiOns.)
Early unconirmed reports said that Tacloban capital
and principal city of Leyte with population of than
10000 had been captured but the basis of nfor
nation these appeared premature The of Tacobans
big arfed well other airelds just inland from the
east coast, not known
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
Red Advance
NefsBe|grdde
AndDebre(en
See Story Pare ;.

MOSCOW. Oct. 30 UNS)-
Belgrade, capital of Yugo-
slavia and hub of a vast net
work of railroads and high
ways, was liberated today by
Red Army divisions aided by
the Partisan legions of Mar
shall Tito in CONJUNCTION with
n simultaneous drive through
eastern Hungary which re-
suited in the capture of De-
brecen.
Two special orders OF the day
were issued by Premier Stain 10
announce the twin trIumphS. The
first told of the capture OF De-
brecen. Hungary's third largest
city, for possession Of which the
NaZis wagcd A bitter day and
night tank battle for the last week
or more. The second announced
the capture OF Belgrade.
In the Hungarian thrust. NOV
ing northward 10 eliminate Ger
many's last great salient on the
| J .500-mile eastern front. the Rus
SLAMS seized the fortress town OF
Berettyouifalu. Sarand and its
airfeld. and the rail center II
Nagylcta.
Radio reports from Berlin adj
mitted that Eydtkau, half mile
inside the East Prussian border,
was in Russian hands.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
Macarthur Calls Fi|ipinos to Arms

have demonstrated answering and resoute devotion
to the principles of freedom that challenges the best that
is written the pages of human history. now call upon
your supreme effort thai the enemy may know from the
temper of aroused and outraged people within that he
has force there contend with less violent than is
the force committed from without%
rally to me. Let the indomitable spirit of Bataan
and CorregdOr lead As the lines of battle roll forward
to bring you within the of operations, rise and
strike Strike at every favorable opportunity For your
homes and hearths strike For future generations of
your and daughters strike! In the name of your
sacred dead. strike Let heart be faint Let every
be steeled The guidance of Divine God points the
way. Follow In his name to the Holy Grail of righteous
victory"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
5 Billions for War
Voted by Parliament

LONDON. Oct. 20 CUP)-Com-
mons approved without debate to-
day a measure 10 extend an addi-
tional $5.000.000.00 900 credit 10 the
government 10 carry on the war.
Ralph Assheton, financial Secre-
tary 10 the treasury. said that FIVE
years of war had cost Britain $685.
572 100000 up to Sept. ?.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
Cut in Home Payments
Ordered by Friedman

In the first such opinion in
Michigan. Circuit Judge Friedman
today ordered a reduction in the
mortgage payments on service
man home.
The case was brought by Ensign
William Cooney, whose wife. Mary
Catherine. and three small chill
dren. live in the house Al 1884
Snowden. Payments were reduced
from $50 a month 10 $50.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
Hull 10 Get Che(kup
In Naval Hospital

WASHINGTON. Oct. 20 CUP)
Secretary of State Hull. who has
been absent from his office for
more than three weeks, will enter
the Naval Hospital soon for a
physical checkup before returning
10 work il was announced today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
Ex-WAC Murdered

BALTIMORE. Oct. % OUP)-
Evelyn Acker of OSterburg, Pa,
26-year-old war worker and for
mer WAC. was stabbed four
times early today, once in the
heart, but lived long enough 10
whisper the name of her killer,
man.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
Death Sentence Given
Laval, in Absentid

LONDON. Oct. 20 GNS)-
Pierre Laval was sentenced TO
death in absentia by court Of
justice at Marseille today. the
French radio announced.
Laval was accused Of doing in
telligence work for the enemy.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
Actor Seeks Divorce

HOLLYWOOD. Oct 20 1NSl
Film actor Jack Larue and
Constance Deighton Simpson, Los
Angeles Socialite. headed for the
divorce court today after six
years Of marriage.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
MORE EQUIPMENT

Additional machine tools and
equipment will comprise the bulk
of the S15O,OO0.O0O expenditure,
Ford said.
The new line of cars, Ford said.
will have more changes than usu-
ally were incorporated in year 10
year revisions in prewar days. A
second postwar line includes the
lower priced car, previously an
nounced. This car will sell 20 to
25 per cent under the lowest
priced car on the market today,
Ford officials stated.
In the postwar market. Ford
continued, there will be 10000. 600
more car owners than previously.
This will bring the number of
car owners to about 10000, 900.
21.SOO TRUCKS THIS YEAR
The company will produce about
u 800 light commercial trucks in
the remainder of this year and
several thousand more during the
first half of 1945.
Personnel changes announced
by j. r. Davis. director of sales
and advertising, include appoint
'ments Of Arthur s. Hatch to west
ern regional manager, w X Ed
munds 10 Chicago regional man
ager and c. J. Seyffer TO New
Jersey regional manager.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
On the War Fronts

PACIFIC-MacAhur comes back" Yanks landing In Philip
pines; stiff Jap resistance reported. page j.
FRANCE-Fal of Aachen to Yanks reported. page IL
RUSSlA-Reds capture Belgrade berate Debrecn Hun
gary's third city. page j.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21

MEXICO CITY Oct 20 (UP)-Pan-American Air
ways today Cancelled all fights to and from Guatemala
City Airport following radio adyices saying passengers
could not be guaranteed safe trip from the city the
airport"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21

Reports i. s.
Losses Liqht

WASHINGTON Oct % -lINS4
Gen. Macarthur officially re-
ported today that American losses
in the invasion of the Philippines
are extremely light and "splen-
did progress is being made by
the Yankee forces TO recapture
the archipelago.
MacArthur's first official report
on the progress of the lightning
invasion was disclosed by Presi-
dent Roosevelt at his news con-
ference.
MIR. Roosevelt read MacArthur's
summation of developments so far,
which had been wirelessed from
the Philippines to Gen. Marshall,
army chief of staff.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
FOE CAUGHT UNAWARE

Gen. Macarthur, the President
said. reported that splendid prog
ress was being made and that the
enemy was caught completely
unaware
All landings were made con
schedule" Macarthur said in his
official report to the war depart
ment in Washington.
Mr.. Roosevelt said that the
large Japanese forces to the south
ward on the large island of Min
dinao are practically cut off, and
do not constitute any immediate
factor in the enemys defense of
the Philippines.
There are extremely light
losses in the operations. thus
far" the President quoted Gen.
Macarthur as reporting.
PROMISES NEW BLOWS
In a White House statement
earlier in the day. the President
promised that American forces
now shall strike even more devas-
tating blows at Japan
I've are glad to be back in
the Philippines but we do not
intend to stop there" the
President said.
He pledged freedom of the
peoples enslaved by Japan and de-
.clared:
we shall strange the Black
Dragon of japanese militarism
forever"
In addition TO Mr.. RooSevelt's
statement. the White House made
public congraulatory messages by
the President to Gen. Macarthur,
Adm. Nimitz and Adm HalSey.
Mr.. Roosevelt likewise sent a
message to President OSmena OF
the Philippines. in which he de-
clared that the Japanese would
be driven out of the islands.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
NAILS COUNTERATTACK

In the Haaren area, headquar-
tiers said. the Germans made a
fairly strong counterattack with
tanks and infantry but this was
broken up by Allied artillery.
The enemy succeeded at first
in reoccupying several DILL
boxes but later was driven out.
1t. Gen. Patton's Third Army
troops continued to battle the
Germans inside Maiziepes les
Metz.
The Seventh Army forces COM
manded by 1t. Gen. Patch made
gains near Bruyeres and occupied
high ground north OF the town.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
Postwar
Ford Plan
Revealed
BY 81 FREEMAN
Detroit Times Automobile Editor

Ford Motor Co. postwar plans,
which include reopening of all as
seinhlY- lines as soon as they are
released by the government. an
additional S150,000.000 reconver-
sion program and a completely re-
viSed line OF automobiles. were
revealed today by Henry Ford ii
company executive vice president
Ford also said the company will
build one additional assembly and
manufacturing plant on site yet
TO be determined.
The future plans for the huge
company were announced at the
conclusion of three day meeting
of Ford executives.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
THE WEATHER
HOURLY IEMPERATIRLs

The sun viii sci A. s43 ? m. today
and rise tomorrow a. 50
The moon Will rise ~ m today and
set tomorrow AZ "a OF p. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21

State Settinus revealed today that the Japanese have
agreed to send ship TO Siberia to get relief supplies
for American prisoners of and civilian internees.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 (INS)--The names of two
famous Pacific battles-Coral Sea and Midway-were
given today to giant 5000ton aircraft carriers
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-21
In The Times TODAY

nae LAKE, LINES TO CLEVELAND
every night a. li;30. Foot Of Third g.
CA $500 ADV.
KTYKO MARGARINE basic food's-a
bargain In red points and penniesi-Adv.