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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-26
VETERANS DISAPPOINTED

Calling attention to the new cOnstruc-
ton needed in this country to ease an acute
housing shortage, Leo S. F. Dentner, re-
gional director of the OPA, says that the
failure of returning veterans to secure ade-
quate housing facilities is breeding a sui
len resentment"
We have not come across any evidence
of this attitude on the part of returning
veterans in Monroe County but we can
imagine the feeling of a man, home from
the war, who finds himself unable to Sc
cure home in which to house his family.
The same comment applies to veterans
who come home, eagerly anticipating the
Transformation into civilian life, onl tyo
discover that they are without jobs. These
things represent tragic experiences to men
who served their country we'll and reflect
little credit upon those of us who remained
safely at home.
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NATIONAL eDTO RIAL
i1ir * ASSCGlAIR
IT 4Gzz6s MsA.-
FORGET YESTERDAY

People persist in comparing the pres
ent era with that following the first World
War. Actually there is very little to COM
pare and the sooner this IS realized, the
sooner the country can approach problems
as they exist today, particularly IN the field
of taxation and government debt. In the
latter, the comment of the president of a
large life insurance company is signifi
cant:
"At the end of the first war, the Fed
eral debt had, it is true, risen to what then
seemed staggering figures-from roughly
one billion in 1916 to 25 billions in 1919.
Large as this total was, it still was not of
Overpowering significance as compared
with other forms of debt, for it represented
less than one-fifth of the total of all forms
of public and private debt of the country.
''By contrast, at the end of the Victory
Drive in 1916 the Federal debt will be ap-
proximately 28O billions. Accustomed as
we are to huge figures, it is almost impos-
sible to understand the full implications of
this enormous Federal debt We are in the
forest and cannot see over the trees-but
we do know that government debt is now
over twice asAarge as all other forms of
debt combined, including state and mu-
nicipal obligations.
Here is another significant compari-
son: In 1919 the U. S. government debt was
only about one-third the size of all the
bonds, notes and mortgages of industry
farms and real estate. Today the Federal
debt, instead of being only one-third, is al
most three times the size of all forms of
private debt"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-26
HERO LINDBERGH

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh is in the
news again as a result of the declaration
of Rep. Mason, of Illinois, that he lis the
Billy Mitchell of this war; Brother Mason
wants to restore his commission in the air
force and insists that he shot down Several
enemy planes" at the risk of his life in the
Southwest Pacific and should be awarded
the D.SM.
This is hot one. The fact that there
are no records in the Far Eastern Air Force
of the shootings, according to Gen. George
{. Kenney, its commander, will not deter
the congressman from trying to ''rectify''
the status of the man who flew the Atlantic
and won fame.
Lindbergh, it may be remembered,
was very much impressed with the strength
of the German air force and became COM
pletely defeatiSt in his attitude toward the
NaziS. He broke with President Roosevelt
when the latter rebuked him for a series
of speeches and resigned his commission.
There was talk. for while. that he would
run for office.
We have no desire to punish Mr..
Lindbergh for his pre-war views, presum-
ing that they represented his sincere opin-
ion, which is more than we can say for
some of the isolationists and pacifists that
hailed his views with glee. Nevertheless,
particular occasion to believe that there is
any basis for move to initiate him again
as great hero.
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SUPERIORITY COMPLEX

As our palates still sense the soothing
effects of turkey dinner yesterday, we
assume that little lesson in English would
not be amiss today.
The Citizen, on a good many occasions
for good many years, has squirmed on
hearing a good many Key Westers blare
'int'rest'' or INTERESTING" for interest or in
teresting, and has been on the point of de-
handing, why maui and MAIN the Eng
lish language?" but, on second thought,
ended up by supinely asking, Whats the
use?"
So far as we can recall, the first Key
Wester we heard say "intrest" or tint rest
ing was young woman, fresh from COL
lege, who thought she was en- regle and
all that, don't you know?
That was 20 years ago, and today she
still slurs'the first sc" in each word. and
still thinks she is right When we first
heard her, we thought, "Oh, well, she's still
young, but she is 20 years older today
and her eyes still sparkle, as though thew
were saying, ''See, / know how to pronounce
IT. when she says 'int'rest'' or "int'rest-
ing.
Look into your dictionary, and it makes
no difference what company issued it. and
you will see that interest is three-svl-
liable word and interesting is a four-svl-
liable word, and the first is pronounced in
ter-est, with secondary accent on the first
syllable, and the second is pronounced in
ter-est-ing, with secondary accent on the
first syllable
1t is difficult to determine whv a sheen
VIII determinedly follow blind beIlwetb-
er. There's that locution insofar as"
that Is gaining ground throughout the CONN.,
Try. Let's see what DIR. Frank Vitzellv. who
was Americas foremost photographer for
third of a century, says about it:
In so far as. The in is redundant
SO far as is complete in itself as an adj
verbal phrase, and expresses all that is
meant. The incorrect phrase probably is
modelled on inasmuch as, which. however
IS dramatically, different, much being q
noun and requiring the proposition to give
1t abVerbial force, while far is itself an
adVerb, needing no proposition
SO there you have it. But. above all
don't let anybody stare you out of counten.s
ance when you pronounce interesting as
four-syllable word. He or she probably
has a-superiority complex, so you NAV he
charitable and let him or her keep it and
treasure it.
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81 feel like hell. Frank, why
didn't you close the show?"
The show goes on"
And on 2no on, thought Julia.
She stayed until they had begun
eating then she slipped away. If
anyone was going to clear Julia
it looked like it was pretty much
up to herself. The first thing she
wanted to do was find out if there
were any replies to her ad. II
would serve the Inspector right if
she solved his case for him.
She repaired her makeup and
pulled dark blue felt hat over
her curls and put on a dark coat
so she wouldn't be easily identi-
fed by any detective who might
follow her.
She went through Robey's suite
20 the foyer. There was a police
man in the corridor outside but
h did not appear to take much
notice of her. 1t wasn't until the
elevator stopped on the main floor
that she remembered the report
erS.
How do l get out the back
way from here" she asked the
elevator boy.
I'll fix YOU up. Ma'am." His
nod brought an attendant.
take Mrs. Baker out the back
wav."
She opened her purse for a tip
and saw it was empty I'll have
to get some money. Where is the
manager"
The bow took her to the man
ayers Office and he gave her a
hundred dollars and said he would
put it on her bill.
She was out finally. through the
passageway and on the street. She
took taxi and told the driver to
60 to Altman's at the 34th Street
entrance There were no signs Of
car following but she got out at
the department store and went IN
She went out OF Fifth Avenue
and took cab to the Times
Square building where she had
been told to get any replies.
There were no replies vet. the
clerk told her and nodded to some
one back of him. A man came up
and took her arm.
''This way. lady"
Where are vow taking me to-"
HEADQUARTERS"
To be continued
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list" Jerry pleaded in a falsetto
voice.
"Oh, definitely. darling" Virgi-
MIA answered him. You wouldn't
put Jerry In the back row. would
you now? He has such obvious
suspect ability"
The Inspector listened and
watched. IF he thinks he can learn
anything from them he doesn't
knotC their faculty for making
things more btruSe, Julia
thought. He>parried their thrusts
expertly but made no attempt to
lead the conversation. He hardly
glanced at her but out of the cor
ner of her eve Julia watched him
constantly. He didn't seem to be
suffering from her bitter denun-
citation. Which only went to prove
that he hadn't meant a word he
said.
"Pll wager can solve this case
before you do" Virginia chal-
lenged.
Lord, Ginnie, don't you know
amateurs are the bane of a de-
tective's existence" interposed
Frank.
Tenab1e sat his glass ON the bar
with sharp click.
when do we get questioned
again?" asked Virginia.
"You have to take your turn.
The scotch was Illuminating, Mrs.
Baker"
Their glances crossed for one
sparkling instant. When he left
the animation In the room seemed
&. 90 with him.
What was so Illuminating
about it?" Jerry wanted to know.
81 wonder" said Julia
1--WE all talk too much" Frank
sighed. 'Tt's hard to remember
that suspects are safer silent"
what a sizzling alliterationl"
commented Virginia.
The door bell chimed and Grace
and Steinway came through to
the bar before Moore could an
nounce them.
"What are you doing-revisit-
ing the scene of the crirne?" Jerry
incurred rudely.
do YOU mind?" Grace asked
Julia. throwing a fox cape on the
bench.
mo. Are you feeling better
now?"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-26

In the near future Florida business
men with inter-city offices will be shutting
across state by planes, it is predicted. That's
a fine prospect for aviation, but don't for
get the crack-ups that will result AS driv-
ers of motor cars now are warned to be
careful on the highways, drivers of air.
planes will be warned to beware of COL
liSiOns
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Chapter II


MONDAY 11:55 am. to 1 p.m.1
FRANK and Jerry came in be-
fore the police had gone and
Frank talked to the Inspector m
the library. Gertrude had been al
lowed to clean UP the salon and
Moore was putting sandwiches
and salad on the dining table. In
the cocktail room Jerry mixed
drinks for the two women. julia
spirit of defiance had died leav-
ing her dismally aware OF her
position from the viewpoint OF the
police.
The entrance of Frank with
venable had stimulating effect
on all of them. Jerry asked them
what they wanted and handed
both scotch and sodas.
81 trust you didn't poison the
Inspectors. Jerry. cause the
Homicide Squad of New York
City has more Inspectors than
poor Luxembourg had soldiers,
Sdl6 bASAl1ds
Jerry grinned. ''The Inspector
knows that poison is a woman's
weapon. / kick my victims out OF
windows and let gravity finish
them off"
"Jerry!" Julia's tone was hor-
rified.
'That's odd" said the Inspector.
because that's exactly what ] be-
Eeve was done the man was
kicked"
Frank was not paying attention
to Venable. He looked at Jerry in
disgust. I'D say that's very poor
taste"
Virginia laughed shortly. "This
murder business gets us down, In
pector."
I'm trying to be the comedy
relief" Jerry went on, upper
turbed. 'Humorists are never sus-
pected of the crime"
"That humor Of yours is a
crime, sweet" Virginia turned a
critical glance on the Inspector.
BET you never had such a
luscious bunch of suspects, now
did you?"
Lets say such a glamorous
bunch" he amended.
"You wouldn't exactly call
Moore"
Don't tell me I'm not on your
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-26
ToDAY'S HOROSCOPE

Today gives much concentra-
ton of purpose which will prob
ably be well applied, for the
indications are toward the things
that are elevating, and there is
aspiration in a superior degree.
1t IS a pity if all this ability
should not be applied to the
natives material welfare.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-26
OLIVE ENCLE WAS
VISITOR TO CITY

Miss Olive Engle, school
teacher, was a recent arrival in
Key West for a visit during the
holidays with relatives and
friends.
Miss Engle left this morning
over the highway for Miami.
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Thursday. December 9th

Thursday. December 9th
A. VI. to Noon
TOO Sunrise Serenade
Ills News
7::30 Sunrise Serenade
7:45 Weather Report
7:50 Sunrise Serenade
8:25 News
$3.50 Sunrise Serenade
900 Frazier Hunt, News
9:15 Shady Valley Folks
$50 Meditation
Gas Shady Valley Folks
9:55 Program Resume
1000 Church in the Wildwood
1918 Waltz Time
1925 Names in the News
1870 War Criminal Trials
1898 Fun With Music"
HOO Cecil Brown, News
11:15 Elsa Maxwell$
11::30 Take 1t Easy Times
HAS Victor Lindlahr*
Noon to 6 p. VI.
1900 William Lang, News
1915 Morton Downey, Songs
1890 Weather Report
1875 Dance Orchestra
12::45 Orchestral
100 Xavier Cugat
Ills Lopez Music
1870 Stone and Brito$
las John J. Anthony
200 Cedric Foster, News
2:15 Jane Cowl"
2:25 Cliff Edwards
$50 Queen For A Day"
500 Griffin Reporting
3:l5 Jazz Jamboree
$3.50 Remember
3:45 Music of Manhattan
400 Erskine Johnson
Ais The johnson Family
4:30 Melody Hour
500 Pete Howe"
Sis Superman'
$50 Captain Midnight
5:45 Tom Mix
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-26

Let US all examine the merits of any
expenditure, whether it be for ourselves
or for our state, before we put our stamp
OF approval on it, to the end that the great
est needs first be served" cautions State
Comptroller ]. NJ. Lee of Florida.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-26

Emotion is not substitute for intelli-
gence and nothing that is built upon tenn
porary stimulation of the senses can ex-
pect to be permanent.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-26

Today The Citizen says in an
editorial paragraph:
What this country needs is
better drivers, not better roads.
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WIDESPREAD IN 1871

CLEVELAND, o. - American
automobile ownership was so
widespread in 1871 that the
average owner had an income
of less than $40 a week.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-26

There are people in Key West thor
-oughly unaware of the traffic rules when
operating motor vehicle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-26

Another reconversion problem is get
ting the women back into the kitchen.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-26

Be patient; what you don't know,
somebody will tell you
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-26

Thrice armed is he whose cause is
just.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-26
KEY west In
DAYS GONE BY
FROM FILES OF. THE CITIZEN
OF DECEMBER rs. 1895

A group of Key West singers
visiting the Marine Hospital yes
terday entertained the patients
there.
Mrs. Frances Watkins and
daughter, of Chicago, are due to
arrive January and will occupy
one of the Bragassa apartments
on White street.
tBascom L. GroomS was the
chief speaker today at the lunch
con of the Key West Rotary Club.
The two ferries, on their way
from Cairo, Ill, to Key West, are
expected to arrive today, it was
announced at the WPA headquar-
tiers.
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RADIO PROGRAM
ANNOUNCED BY STATION
Subject to Change
WKWF
Where to Listen
1900 On Your Dial
Mutual Broadcasting System
("DesIgnates Network Program)

Wednesday. December 2eth
p. vi. TO Midnight
600 News
els 1900 Club
$50 Weather Report
6:35 1900 Club
700 Fulton Lewis, Jr.'
tbs Sammy Kaye
7:30 Frank Singiser*
7:45 Inside of Sports
800 Music
$50 Fresh Up Show
900 Gabriel Heater"
9:15 Real Life Stories
$50 Spotlight Band@
1000 Music
10:I5 Hawaiian Music
HOO All the News
Ills Earl Roth Orchestra
11:30 Dance Orchestral
11:45 LiebeTt
11:55 News
1900 Dance Orchestra"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-26

r. A. Gray. secretary of state.
today formally announced in The
Citizen his candidacy for the
Democratic nomination to succeed
himself in the primaries to be
held next June He is the first
TO announce in The Citizen.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-12-26

County Jailer Leon Roberts,
known far and near as Joe Pref
ty, acting under the direction of
Sheriff Karl D. Thompson, gave a
chicken dinner yesterday to the
prisoners in county Jail Thanking
the chicken were apple and mince
pies and fruits, nuts and candies.
Charles Sands, one of the en-
ployes of the Florida East Coast
Railway who were obliged to go
to Miami if they wished to hold
their jobs, sent The Citizen a
Christmas card, and, besides
Christmas greetings and best
wishes for a prosperous New
Year, told of his pleasure in re-
ceiving and reading The Citizen.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-05-18
Moss Point Junior
Senior Banquet,
Dance Are Held

''The Last Roundup" of the sem
Tor and junior classes of the Moss
Point High school took the form
of the annual banquet and dance
at the school Saturday night. The
western theme was carried out
in both the banquet and dance,
in the former through the pro-
gram and in the latter through
te decorations.
Approximately $50 students
and faculty members gathered at
the school cafeteria for the ban
4uet at which Gene Stauter as
president of the junior class
served as master of ceremonies.
Arrangements of spring flowers
decorated the long tables where
the guests were seated and the
boys and girls chosen from the
9th and 10th grades to serve were
dressed as cowboys and cowgirls.
Gene Stauter voiced the well
come to the senior class on behalf
of the juniors and Raymond Tip
ton made the response. A num-
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Der of songs in line with the
Western theme were sung by the
assembly. A. L. Monroe, city SUI
perintendent of schools, intro
duced the dude ranchers who
were the members of the Board
of Trustees present. They were
E. V. Suthoff and Mrs. Suthoff,
c. B. Armistead and Mrs. Armi-
stead, and j. NJ. Rivers and Mrs.
Rivers. The program was brought
to a close with the singing of the
alma mater, after which the ban
queters went to the gymnasium
for the dance.
The gym was cleverly decorat-
ed with Welcome Seniors" in
large letters across one end Of
the room and a Western scene
showing a covered wagon cross
ing the desert on the other end.
Smaller Western pictures were
hung around the sides. Vari-col-
ored crepe paper streamers were
festooned across the ceiling. Mu-
sic was furnished by the Pasca-
goula High school orchestra, and a
high light of the evening was the
grand march led by Gene Staut-
er and Winifred Miles followed
by general dancing.
Color was added to tie scene
by the v%ari-colored evening gowns
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pAscAcou1A CHRONICLE STAR and MOSS POINT ADVERTISER

son, Don Louis, were visiting in
Ocean Springs this past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Jackson Of
Mobile visited Mr.. Jaekson's
parents, Mr. and Mrs. ]. B. Jack
son of Kreole.
Ellen Greene of Kreole has re-
turned from a visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Alexander in Sa-
vannah, Ga. She had the plea
sure of seeing S/Sgt. Willard
Jordan.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Golf and
Jerry McCool spent the week end
in Lucedale visiting relatives
and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilton Kirk
wood and children were recent
visitors in the horne of Mr.. Kirk
woods mother, in Wade.
Mrs. Ed Garfield is visiting in
Knoxville, Tenn, and in North
Carolina with her sister, Mrs. j.
A. Byrd of Escatawpa.
Mrs. w. R. Bragg and baby
spent Monday in New Orleans.
Miss Gwendolyn Clark of Pas
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10 the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ, A. Penton.
Mrs. Clarence Dykes and little
son, Clarence, are in Biloxi
where they are visiting Mrs.
Dykes sister, Mrs. J. L. Strange.
Mrs. Della Martin and son,
Daird Martin, left Friday night
to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Martins sister-in-law, Mrs. b. +.
Gray in Centerville, Ala.
Mrs. Milton Seymour and three
girls and Mrs. David Norris and
baby son of Ocean Springs, vis-
tied Mrs. Kate Roberts Sunday.
Miss Daphne Polk spent Sun
day with Miss Katherine Jean
Roberts.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Pcnton
and baby, Ann. visited the for
mer's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M.
A. Penton.
Mrs. Kell Penton and baby,
Penny. have gone to spend the
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Penton in Crichton, Ala.
Mrs. Beverly Dalgo and daugh-
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Kreole

Mrs. Cleve Mizelle and son,
Ronnie, and Mrs. Houston Mi
zelle, are visiting relatives in
Leaf, Miss.
Miss Frances Wells and Miss
Dorothy Watts spent the day in
Mobile Saturday.
Mrs. ]. r. Wells spent last
week with her brother, o. c.
Gray Of Theodore, Ala.
Mrs. John Miles and daughter,
Elaine, spent the weekend with
the formers mother and other
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edd Miles are
whiting in Leakesville, Miss.
Mrs. Louis Ladnier and young
ter, Linda. who have been visit
ing the formers mother, Mrs. l..
w Fuller, have returned to their
home in Ocean Springs.
Mrs. Francis Clifford and lit
tie daughter, Jackie. and Mrs.
Reeves, visited relatives in BIZ
loxi Tuesday.
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Gautier

The women of st. Pierre's
church met at the church We'd
nesday and organized a guild.
Mrs. Phillip Chestnut was elect
ed president, Mrs. Lee Thomas,
vice-president, Miss Marguerite
Penton. secretary, and Mrs. c. L.
Clifford, treasurer. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. Wal
ter Anderson the first Wednes-
day in June.
MIR. and Mrs. Harold Thomas
and children spent the week end
in the Sallera community visit
ing the latter's mother, Mrs. Cal
vim Show.
Mrs. p. E. Lebartard and Mrs.
Smith were business visitors to
Biloxi Thursday.
Mrs. o. B. Lopez, ST., has re-
turned home from Touro Infirm-
airy in New Orleans where she
has been receiving medical treat
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Penton
and two children of Crichton,
Ala, We're Mothers Day visitors
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-05-18
Hold Mothers Day
Services At Ddntzler
Memorial Church

A special service was held at
the D~antzler Memorial Metho-
dist church Sunday at the morn
ing hour when Mothers Day
and National Day OF Prayer
were jointly observed.
The church was decorated in
red and white flowers and
palms. The flowers were dedi-
Gated to all mothers by Miss Ina
Thompson in a speech honoring
the late Fran Dantzler in whose
memory the church was erected
by her children in 1914. There
was special music and the pastor,
the Rev. ]. S. Noblin, preached.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-05-18

cagoula spent the weekend in
the home of Sybil Miles.
Mrs. Joseph Window has re-
ceived word that her husband,
Pfc. Window, is recuperating at
a hospital in the Marianas after
being wounded on Okinawa.
Mrs. Ed Garfield spent Sun
day in Mobile visiting her moth
err.
Mrs. Sam Kirkwood, Mrs. j.. r.
Porter and Mrs. c. II. Moore of
Wade visited in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. c. d. Faggard and fam
lily Sunday.
Mrs. Jack Graley has as guest
her sister, Mrs. E. E. Simmons
of Prichard. Ala, a recent bride,
whose husband is stationed at a
u. S. Naval base in California.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-05-18

An Army salvage collecting
company in Italy recovered in
two weeks some 1852, 900 articles
valued at $791, 900.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-05-18

Alligators' eggs, which are
found directly behind the eyes,
are concealed and protected by
skin flaps.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-05-18

worn by the girls in the two
classes.