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The Wilmington morning star., 1945-12-14
Obituaries
BRYANT M. POTTER

NEW BERN, Dec. 13.-Bryant
M. Potter, 55, local civil engineer
and former city alderman, died
early Wednesday morning in Duke
hospital at Durham, following i'll
health and three opera tions which
covered a period Of more than a
wear and a half. The body arrived
| here Wednesday night for funeral
and interment.
A native Of Southport, where he
was born Oct. 16, 1890, Mr.. Potter
was a gradus te OF State College,
Raleigh. He had been living here
as a civil engineer and surveyor
for 80 years. Some years ago he
supervised drainage work at Malta
muskeet Lake. Recently he hs d
completed a new official map OF
New Bern with all houses renum-
bered under a modern plan.
For Is years he had been scout
master Of Boy Scout Troop 13,
which produced 81 Eagle Scouts,
believed to be worlds record.
His scouts made outstanding re-
cords during World War II in all
parts of the world, including at
least two, 1t. Robert Conderman
and Douglas Peek, who lost their
lives in service.
The East Carolina Council in
| 1898 presented to Mr.. Potter the
Silver Beaver, Scoutdom's highest
award for scoutmasters. A few
months ago he was awarded a
Scoutmaster' Key, and this was
officially presented to his proxy
Monday night at the annual coun.
Gil meeting in Kinston.
Mr.. Potter was chairman Of the
board of stewards Of Centenary
Methodist church, and for years
has taught the Young Peoples Sum
day School class. He was a men,
ber of the evangelistic committee
Of the North Carolina Methodist
conference, and associate lay lead
er of the New Bern Methodist
district.
During the six years he served
as a city alderman, he was chair
man Of the school committee, then
became a member Of the city
school board. He was curator Of
the New Bern Historical commits
sion. Throughout World War II he
was chairman Of the preparedness
and disaster committee Of the
Craven county chapter Of the Ameri.
can Red Cross. He was a member
of the Woodmen of the World.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs.
Eloise Davenport Potter, Of New
Bern; a sister at Southport; and
a brother in Florida.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-12-14
able to Earnest w. Bame, had
been taken from his pocket.
HIT BY CAR

A hit and run driver turning
into Chestnut at Fourth street
last night struck and slightly
injured Robert G. Ray, III
North Fourth street. Gray had
bruises on his legs according
to investigating officers. He
was unable to get the license
number of the car.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-12-14
Bishop Moore Ordered
On Mission To Orient

ATLANTA, Dec. 13-(P-Bishop
Arthur j. Moore, head Of the
Methodist church in Georgia and
Florida, announced today that he
had been ordered by the council
of Bishops to undertake a special
six-months mission to the Orient.
Bishop Moore said he would WIS.,
it Japan and Gina, but that his
principal task lay in Korea, where
he will assist in the re-establish.
rnent Of Methodisnn.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-12-14
REPORTS ROBBERY

Robert b. Reaves, 8 Court I
Lake Forest, told city police
last night that some one rob-
bed his person of 5000 while he
waited for q bus At Union Bus
station last night. Investigating
officers stated that they had
been unable to learn anything
further of the theft.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-12-14
TB SALES GOOD

Mrs, Lloyd Jackson and Miss
Elizabeth Farmer were on the
job yesterday afternoon selling
TB seals in the Postoffice lob
by. eve had a good afternoon
considering the weather." said
Mrs. jackson, land sold shout
SIS worth of seals"
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-12-14
BIRTHS FALL OFF

A total of 2,222 babies were
city, county health officers for
the month jast ended disclosed
that there were ITO white
babies and 81 Negro babies
born in the county last month.
A total of 1899 babies were
born during the first II months
of 1945 as compared with the
same period last year when h.
452 were born.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-12-14
MEETING POSTPONED

Members of the city-county
school board are not expected
to meet again before Jan. l,
1948 according to H. M. r land,
superintendent. He said that
because of recent illness Of
some of the board members
and that some Of them are out
of town, coupled with the fact
that Christmas holidays start
Wednesday, Dec. 19 at IL
o'clock, a meeting will not be
held.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-12-14
All CLUB PARTY

The annual Al club Christ
mas party will be held from
1890 to 1880 o'clock Saturday
morning in the office Of the
Home Agent in the U. S. Gus
t0mshouse here. All 4-H club
boys and girls are invited to
come and bring friend. Gifts
will be exchanged.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-12-14
SERVICES TONIGHT

SEKVICES IUNIU11
The usual Friday evening
services in B'Nai Israel Syna-
gogue will be held at 8 o'clock
with Rabbi S. A. Friedman
preaching the sermon. His SUBJ
ject will be "Judea Devicta-
Judea Capitals 1t True?
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-12-14
PROBE THEFT

City Police officers were In
vestigating report last night
that a pocket book belonging
to E. w. Bame, Carolina
Beach containing $4,000 in cash
and a check for 1924 made pay
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-12-14
PERMIT GRANTED

Gilbert F. Morton, city build
ing inspector, today issued .
permit to the John D. Bellamy
estate to make repairs to .
two-story frame structure at
sol Brunswick street at an
estimated cost of $1,000. Nor.
ton also granted permission to
Willie Moore, Negro. to erect
a meat market and grocery
store at 61S South 18th street
at an approximate cost OF
$500.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-12-14
CLOTHES GATHERED

CLOTHES GATHERED
The women employees Of At
lantic Coast Line are gather
ing old clothes from infants to
grandmothers to send to Hol-
land.
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Y.W.C.A. MEMBERS
BUSY ON PROGRAMS

With the various CLUB groups a'
the Young Women's Christian as
sociation working in daily snll1s
this week decorating the rooms lor
the traditional service the Hang
ing of the Greens" a special pro
gram which will take place sun
day afternoon at 4 o'clock. .,,
Anpearing on the program VIII
he the 12-member "Y" glee CLUB
under the direction of Miss Mar
oaret Smoot, who will present a
Christmas theme Of songs, ana
will be followed by the entire
group and guests joining in singing
Christmas carols.
At the conclusion OF the program
the guests will be invited to view
an art exhibit of unusual and orl-
ginal Christmas cards created oy|
local artists and others. The ex-
hjbition will be opened to the pub
lie until after the first of the year.
Refreshments will be served
during the afternoon and Miss
Dorothy Mcdowell, executive d.
rector, cordially invites the pub
lie TO attend. |
Little gifts, something typical OF
each state. are beginning to ar
rive at the "Y', to be hung on the
National Christmas tree, Miss NC
Dowell said yesterday.
In explaining the National tree
idea the director explained, THE
idea originated here at the "Y."
The girls thought it would be in
teresting to hear from the different
Y. M. C. AS throughout the ma
ton at this time of the year, with
little gifts showing local color from
this and that particular section OF
the country. After sending out
letters introducing the idea to
other Y's it proved very successful
and at present We have received
10 gifts from other VS. in other
states.
'If the National Christmas tree
theme is accepted throughout our
nation, perhaps by next year,
continued the director, I'VE can
make it an international Christmas
tree by inviting all Y. W. c. AS
in other nations to take part"
Yesterday was busy day at the
"Y" with meetings and a Psy-
chology class scheduled for the
day.
The executive committee of the
Blue Triangle club met at $50
O clock and completed plans for the
clubs Christmas Supper party to
be held Monday night. The five
member committee headed by
Miss Jennie Stout, chairman, rep
resents the club which is composed
of local business W men here.
The Whatsoever club and a
Girl Reserve group also met dur
ing the day.
Last night DR.. w. G.. Mckee,
psychology professor Of University
Of North Carolina, met with his
Mental Hygiene class and lectured
on 'Tests Determining Right or
Wrong"
The course which started this
past fall included 16 lectures and
will be completed by the end Of
January.
Next week the class will meet on
Tuesday night at o'clock instead
of Thursday because of the holi-
day programs.
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City Briefs
TEMPLE MEN MEET

The Mems Brotherhood OF
Temple Baptist church will hold
its regular supper meeting to-
att o'clock in the church annex.
An interesting program will be
provided by the Royal AM
bassadOrS.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-12-14
EXCHANGE MEETING

EXCHANGE MEETING
The Wilmington Exchange
club will hold its regular
luncheon meeting at 1 pm. to-
day in the banquet room of the
Friendly Cafeteria.
Evening star., 1945-11-11
MEMS GIFT TIES
81 and / so

Printed foulards, crisp
rayon satins, woven bro
cades, twill stripes, etc.
Wool lined, standard
length.
At Wisconsin, Bladensburs and
Ariinoton Stores
Evening star., 1945-11-11
D. {. Bar Pays Tribute
To lis II Members
Who Died Last Year

In an impressive ceremony held In
the Court of Appeals Building yes
terday, the District Bar Association
paid tribute to az Of its members
who died during the past year.
The services were attended by
judges Of the local courts, members
of the bar and relatives of the de-
ceased attorneys.
Two Of those honored lost their
lives In military service. Samuel L.
Samuel was killed in France and
Charles D. Hayes lost his life aboard
the cruiser Indianapolis.
The memorial address was deliv-
cred by Roger j. Whiteford, attor-
ney, who described his late col
leagues as men deeply interested
In the social and economic life of
the community, and as men who
contributed valuable public service" !"
Among those who died during the
year were william E. Richardson,
chief judge of the Municipal Court
Of Appeals; Edward w. Thomas, as
sistant corporation counsel, and
John e. Laskey, former United
. States attorney here.
The others honored were Maurice
D. Rosenberg, Charles H. Cragin,
Edwin c. Dutton, Samuel M. BOYD,
Benjamin G. Wilkinson, jr.; Howard
P. Okie, Henry W. Sohon, Charles F..
Consaul, George Elliott, Louis B.
Montfort. Fsnry Leonard, william
Cattron Rigby, Beatrice A. Clephane,
Leo P. Harlow, Marvin r. Bischoff
Hugh M. Frampton, A. Leftwich
Sinclair, Frederick F. Beller, Walter
D. Davidge. Fred B. Rhodes, Charles
s. Shreve and william S. Hodges.
Invocation and benediction were
delivered by Rear Admiral William
N. Thomas, chief OF chaplains,
United States Navy. Godfrey L.
Munter, chairman Of the associa-
tion's Memorial Committee, presided
The meeting was called to order by
Hugh H. Obear, president Of the
Bar Association.
Evening star., 1945-11-11
| Parent
Activities

The District OF Columbia Execu-
tive Committee discussed further
plans for the annual George Wash
fngton Institute to be held Decem-
ber 5 and s. The evening meeting
on December 5 will include panel
discussion by high school students.
The morning meeting of December
9 will consist of four panels and
have for its subject Fighting of
Youth In the Atomic Age"
Eliot Junior High
Meeting, 8 pm. Tuesday, home of
Mrs. Grace Goodman.
Phoebe Hearst.
Meeting, 8 pm. Wednesday. Miss
Ida Lind will discuss the Social
Studies Curriculum"
Francis Scott Key.
Meeting, 8:15 pm, Tuesday. "Our
Children at School" will the subject
of an address by Miss Clara Hick-
man, principal. Parents may visit
the classrooms where the teachers
will explain the work.
Bryan.
Open house, l pm. Tuesday, fol-
lowed by a business meeting. Fall
luncheon, 12:15 pm. Thursday. All
mothers and Executive Board mem
bers are urged to attend.
WheatIey.
Meeting, lis pm. Tuesday. The
safety film, * Marks the Spot" will
be shown. Homemakers, / pm.
Thursday.
Langley Junior High.
Executive Board. 1:45 pm. Tues
day. Regular meeting, 3 pm. Fri
day. Tea will be served by the
teachers and association committee.
Bundle week for the Student Aid,
November IL to 16, inclusive.
Ketcham.
Executive Board. 1:3o pm, Monday.
Kimban.
Meeting at 1:1y pm. Thursday Miss
discussion on Our Schools Today-An In
depreciation"
Emory -EekinEton,
Open house, am. to noon Thursday.
Hire Junior High
Open house Wednesday in celebration of
american Education Week. Parents and
friends are invited to attend the senior
assembly at 2:30 pm, to herr speakers
from the vocational high sci ools Tea
VIII be served from $3.50 to 4:30 pm.
LxnGden.
Executive Board. 1:15 pm. Thursday.
Homemakers' Club, l pm. Wednesday,
W. D. Powell.
Meeting, lib pm. Tuesday. Miss Kath-
crime Scrivener will discuss Teaching of
Reading An opportunity will be Eiven
classrooms.
Raymond.
Bundle day, November Is. Children
have been urged to bring all outgrown, but
usable clothing. Shoes rubbers and un-
derwear are needed badly to replenish
dwindling supplies. Bundles may be de-
Hyered to the school any time during the
day.
Evening star., 1945-11-11

Remember the war casualties.
Victory Bond dollars will help train
the partially disabled to be self
sustaining.
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-28

quilted the little doddering prisoner.
Theodore's next encounter with
the law was ten years later. Still
long way from retirement, he was
picked up for receiving a trumpet, a
clarinet and a gold-plated saxophone.
There were the customary protests
about having no idea where they
came from, but the police just
laughed and brought him before
Judge Jonah j GoldStein.
Judge Goldstein didn't think,
either, that such an elderly offender
ought TO get life term SO he allowed
Theodore TO plead guilty 10 mis-
demeanor and gave him an indeter-
inmate sentence which he was sure
would end in home for the aged.
1t didn't. In due time Theodore
was back in circulation and up to
his old tricks When a detective paid
a surprise visit TO his furnished room
the other day, he found two stolen
clarinets as well as an assortment of
burglar tools which police said the
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-28

only instructed his neophytes and
disposed of their produce at nice
profit, but also rented TO them the
necessary equipment-burglar tools.
The other was woman. You might
call her FagineSs. She made a
cats paw of her own daughter.
The man was Theodore Grant. In
addition 10 being bald and undenti.
culated, he was only about knee high
TO cricket. He was 5 feet inches
tall and weighed 137 pounds, and he
walked with crutches, although po-
lice said he got along just as well
without them.
Theodore had been convicted 10
times of various misdeeds and had
spent % years In prison at one time
or another when, at the age of II,
he was arrested for receiving stolen
typewriters in 1881.
State Senator Elmer F. Quinn was
assigned TO defend him IN Manhattan.
~ October m, I045
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-28

veteran rented cut to teen-age boys
Theodore protested that he was
just Junk peddler. but nobody paI
much attention to his squawks. Thh
time il looked as though the old
daffer might be put away for keeps.
Mrs. Rose Young, 46year-old jan
itress of New York City apartment
house, might have stayed out OF
trouble for quite a while II she had
instructed her 12-year-old daughter,
Geraldine, not 10 wear garish cloth
ing when she was out burglariAng.
II developed that there wasn't
much else in the art of purloining
other peoples possessions that Ger.
aidine hadn't been taught by her
mother. She was not only adept az
entering locked apartments, but she
was only a little less daring than d
steeplejack when scaling roofs.
Late one afternoon the attention
of pasSers-by was attracted 10 bril-
liant scarlet spot which seemed TO be
moving across the precpitous roof
of church on Manhattan's West
Side. Some further observation
established the fact the spot was
young girl wearing red slacks.
Inc spectators Iudue lcIldIhS
about the foolhardiness Of the
younger generation and went on
about their business. Detective
Harry Fitzgibbon went about his
business, too when he heard about
\ the exploit the next day.
His business was finding the girl
in the red slacks, because in the in
1 terim woman reported that two
diamond rings, diamond pin and
! a string of pearls had been stolen
! from her fourth floor apartment
| in a building next TO the church.
Without too much difficulty, the
detective discovered that red slacks
were a conspicuous part OF the
wardrobe of the daughter Of a
nearby janitress.
He arrested Mrs. Young, who
admitted that her daughter Geral-
dine had brought her the jewelEy,
which she had already paSvned.
Geraldine was very frank about
the whole business. She had
climbed across five roofs, includ-
ing the church, before finding an
open window in an apartment
where nobody seemed 10 be home.
TIE AMERICAN WEEKLY
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-28

Senator Quinn had been one
of the co-authors of the
BaumeS Law, a New York
statute which automatically
prescribeS a life term for
anyone convicted of his
fourth felony.
Nevertheless he felt il
would not be right TO tuck
away a septuagenarian for
the rest of his days.
at would be a terrible
tragedy" the barrister in
formed the jury, ito send
old man to prison when he
ously approaching death"
The jury agreed with hir
liberated for four hours and
Detroit evening times., 1945-10-28
The New York Police Have
Found the Most Enferprising
and ingenious Of All Fagins.
Literary or Real

NUTffEN Charles Dickens invent.
" ed character named Fagin
w VINO taught young boys to
> steal and bring him their loot, he
was merely giving literary life to
practice which had been going on for
hundreds of years, and probably will
continue hundreds of years hence.
Not all Fagins conform to the
standard, or common garden, variety.
New York City police encountered
TWO recently Who were distinctive to
say the least One was toothleSs,
hairless old character Of S5 who not
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-05
BRITISH CLOTHES RATION
SEEN FOR YEARS AFTER WAR

LONDON, April 5. CUP)-Britons
will receive no more clothes for their
ration coupons for at least year
after the war ends, w. T. Caves sec
retary of the British Wholesale Tex
tile Assn. predicts.
Although Britains stock of raw
wool is greater than ever before,
Caves said a shortage of labor in
the spinning industry had created
the bottleneck. II more clothes
we're to be made available in 1916,
he said, thousands of men would
have to be put to work this month
because of the time needed to
make cloth.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-05
COMMODITY CREoTT CORP.
GETS SENATE EXTENSION

WASHINGTON, april S. CUP)-
The senate has passed by vote of
46 to 80 and sent to the White
House bill to extend the life of the
Commodity Credit Corp, to June
80, 1947, and to raise its borrowing
power to $4,75O, 100000. The CCC is
the agency that pays most of the
food subsidies.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-05
DEATH FUNERAL
NOTICES

GRANT, Velma Wanda, l year old,
died Thursday in El Centro. Her
survivors are her parents. one
sister and one brother. Funeral
services will be at Lemons Wiley
Chapel in Ell Centre at 2:30 pm.
Friday. Burial will be in Ever
green Cemetery. Lemons Wiley
Mortuary is in charge. 4-6
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-05
t8--Country Property Sale

FOR SALE-Six acres. Live oak
trees. Fine well of water. A very
fine southern view Lying almost
in heart of Hipass. Thick sub
stantial rock walls already in,
house half completed. Large &C.
ment floor porch with nice rock
work. Large fireplace in. Rock
walls passed by building inspec-
tor. Three acres level, fertile soil.
$500, cash. See w. P. Capehart,
owner, mi. west of Jacumba any
day except Tuesdays and Fridays.
4-o
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-05

4-ROOM HOUSE on 10 acres for
sale. All fenced Also l COW, rs
chickens. Cash. mi. east Dogwood
Canal and u mi. south. Elmer
Beebe. 4-1O
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-05

FOR SALE-Duplex completely fur
niShed. Two blocks from school.
South side-$5,0O0. Phone 1214-W.
40
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-05
7-Country Property Lease
OPPORTUNITY

I have four farms for rent on
long term share. deals. Real
opportunity for good farmers.
Might consider selling tenant
undivided 1/3 or Il interest in
tractors and equipment on easy
terms. If you wish to buy, sell
or lease good farm land, see
w. E. HANCOCK, THE Farm
Land Man since 1914. Main st.
IL mi. west of Court House.
Z Phone 689. Al.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-05

FOR SALE-600 acres well located
on Hiway, good soil, all fenced in
l60 acre fields, cement gates and
checks. Priced for quick sale. c.
MUNCEY, 608 Main. 4-10
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-05

FOR SALE-1l2 acre with 3-room
house. 4th house east Cemetery
on north side. 3-6
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-05
You Can Talk TO One Man
lq-CitY Prop. ior aale

FOR SALE-Niee 2 bedroom house,
good location. This place is in
excellent condition. Does not need
any repairs or painting. Nice rear
yard and garage Wall to wall
rugs and drapes included at $4,000.
TYLER INSURANCE AGENCY
$40 Main Phone 660
=
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l7--City rrop. Tor Solo

4-ROOM HOUSE fully furnished.
Elec. refrigerator, clean 2 blocks
from 9th and Main-$2500.
KATE OLDHAM
l27 No 9th Ell Centro
4
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-05
DO YOU WANT TO BUY
90 ACRES WITH A GOOD

90 ACRES WITH A GOOD
GROOM HOUSE, BATH
AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
I have for sale two 20 acre
ranches, one consisting of six
rooms and the other of five
rooms. Either one of these
places would make a dandy
country home, and at a price
you can afford to pay Shown
by appointment.
C. E. SPROUSE
lis No. 5th st. Phone 45-W
Alp
80 ACRES BARLEY, heavy stand,
crop goes. $11,000-1a down.
4C ACRES NEW ALFALFA, per-
feet stand, $780, down.
10 ACRES NEW ALFALFA-$11,-
000-l2 down.
M. S. STEVENSON
$50 Main Phone 1872
4-12
FOR SALE-40 acres l mile west
of Jacumba. Il mi. of highway
go. Good dirt road Most all level.
Good soil Water available at fair
depth. See Capehart, owner, 2 mi.
west of Jacumba. 4-9
100 ACRES in alfalfa, good drain
age, light soil. Priced right. Phone
PINE VALLEY = Large lots = $500
and $500. Buy now. Build later
E. G. Bangs, broker. Ais
4-ROOM HOUSE on 10 acres for
sale. All fenced. Also l COW, rs
chickens. Cash. mi. east Dogwood
Canal and II mi. south. Elmer
Beebe. 4-1O
FOR SALE-112 acre with Groom
house. 4th house east Cemetery
on north side. 3-6
FOR SALE-600 acres well located
on Hiway, good soil, all fenced in
160 acre fields, cement gates and
checks. Priced for quick sale c.
MUNCEY, 608 Main. 4-10
FOR SALE-40 acre ranch on Holt
vile Hiway, no house. See Starr
Won FlusS, 664 Holt. ALL
FOR SALE-Gooo ranch, Meloland
loam; good house, including two
bedrooms with electricity and
bath; about 60 acreS-$13, 600;
$4,000 down, bal. on easy terms.
See Starr Won FluSs, 664 Holt. 40
l9-City Prop. Tor SOLO
4-ROOM HOUSE fully furnished
Elec. refrigerator, clean; blocks
from 9th and Main-$2500.
KATE OLDHAM
l27 No 9th Ell Centro
ALL
FOR SALE-Duplex completely fur
niShed Two blocks from school.
South side-$5, ,O00 Phone 1214-W.
4-9
WARTIME LABCfG Shortages are
alleviatea h iise oi lsoSr-PRESS
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-05

FOR SALE-40 acres l mile west
of Jacumba. 4 mi. of highway
80. Good dirt road. Most all level.
Good soil. Water available at fair
depth. See Capehart, owner, mi.
west of Jacumba. 4-9
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-05

FOR SALE-40 acre ranch on Holt
vile Hiway, no house. See Starr
Won Fluss, 664 Holt. all
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-05

FOR SALE-Gooo ranch, Meloland
loam; good house, including two
bedrooms with electricity and
bath; about 60 acres-$13, 600;
$4,000 down, bal. on easy terms.
See Starr Won FlusS, 664 Holt. 40
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-05

WARTIME LABCIJ snortages arc
alleviatea h iise oa lA0Sr-PRESS
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-05

PINE VALLEY = Large lots : $4O0
and 5000. Buy now. Build later.
E. c. Bangs, broker. 4-15
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-05

100 ACRES in alfalfa, good drain
age, light soil. Priced right. Phone