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Evening star., 1946-07-22
Soldiers Death Sentence
Reduced 70 Life Term
By the Associated Press

KOKURA, Japan, July 22-The
death sentence given Pvt. Leo w.
Christensen of Iona, Idaho, by a
courtmartial has been reduced to
life Imprisonment by Maj, Gen.
James A. Lester, the oath Division
provost marshal said today. Gen.
Lester commands the oath Division.
Christensen had been accused of
killing a Japanese boy. criminally
attacking a Japanese woman and
assaulting a japanese man. The
courtmartial convicted him of mur-
der, criminal attack and assault.
Gen. Lester said the evidence was
Insufficient for a murder conviction.
The case is being forwarded to the
judge advocate general in Wash
ington for the final decision.
Evening star., 1946-07-22
Funeral Services Held
For Mrs. Ada Lindsey

WINCHESTER, Va, July o.
Baptist church services were held
yesterday for Mrs. Ada Moss Lind
sey, 73, widow of John T. Lindsey,
Clarke County farmer and busi-
nessman, who died at a nursing
home in Winchester. Burial was
in Green Hill Cemetery, Berryville.
Mrs. Lindsey is survived by a
brother, A. B. Hummer. Berryville;
a sister, Mrs. Ida CornWell, Millwood
and two tep-daughters.
Her husband was for some years
president of the Clarke County
Horse and Colt Show Association
and also president of Berryville
bank.
Evening star., 1946-07-22
Cecil County Youth, Is,
Killed by Accidental Shot
By the Assoeioted Press

ELTON, Md, July 22-Henry
Ellis Cox, Jr., 16, son of the late
Henry Ellis Cox, was accidentally
shot and killed yesterday by his
stepbrother, Richard Middleton, II,
while the younger boy was inspect
ing a .22-calibre rifle, police re-
ported.
DR.. Richard c. Dodson, Cecil
County medical examiner, who re-
turned a verdict of accidental death,
said Richard had been inspecting
the rifle as it lay on a table in
the living room Of the boys West
Nottingham home Henry was in
the kitchen at the time.
DR.. Dodson said the gun was ac-
cidentally discharged as it was
pointed through the kitchen door.
Evening star., 1946-07-22
Alexandria Meeting Set
By lnterruciuI Group

The Alexandria Inter-racial Com
mittee will hold its July meeting at
$50 pm. tomorrow al the Hopkins
House, colored welfare agency, 1O11
Oronoco street. DR.. g. D. Durant,
colored physician, is president.
The committee announced that it
has shelved plan to dissolve and
join the Alexandria branch of the
Southern Conference for Human
Welfare, but will endeavor to CO.
operate. with the conference.
Evening star., 1946-07-22
Man Dies in Hospital
Of Stob Wounds in Eve

James E. Cash. 80, colored, 338 F
street S.W., died yesterday in Freed
mems Hospital from stab wounds in
the right eye received in a fight July
II at Fourth street and MAYORS
court NV.
George Snipes, so, colored, arrested
and charged with mayhem immedi-
ately after the fight, will appear at
an inquest today in the District
Morgue. according to police.
Evening star., 1946-07-22
Two Persons Injured
In Fall From Train

L. E. F. Prince, 5439 Forty-second
place NV, and a woman compan-
ion were slightly injured when they
slipped from the steps of a Chi
cago-bound Baltimore g. Ohio train
as it pulled out of the Silver Spring
Station yesterday.
The train was delayed about Is
minutes while the Silver Spring
Rescue Squad gave them first aid
Firemen did not get the injured
woman's name, and Mr.. Prince
would describe her only as "a rela-
tive" whom he was seeing of.
Evening star., 1946-07-22
Macy Workers Who Stayed
On Job 10 GET Triple Pay
By The Associated Press

NEW YORK. July 22.-Employes
of R. H. Macy g. Co. who remained
on the job during the recent strike
of deliverymen will receive triple
pay for that period, Jack l. Straus,
president, announced today as the
store resumed normal operations.
The firm previously announced
that employees absent during the
strike would receive their regular
wages.
Nearly 1000 former Macy deliv-
erymen walked off the job July II
in controversy over union setup.
They had been transferred to
United Parcel Service payrolls last
month when Macys turned its de-
livery service over to that firm. The
controversy was settled SaturG
Evening star., 1946-07-22
.Grocerymon Fined S5
For SIuuqhterinq Calf
Special Dispoteh 10 The Stor

MARTINSBURG. w. Va, July %
Lord, grocery store operator
was fined SIS and costs by Mayor
Paul H. Martin in city police court
after pleading guilty to a charge
of slaughtering calf on the store
premises.
Mayor Martin expressed regret
the ordinance did not permit a
larger fine, and warned Mr.. Lord
that If he were arranged again on
a similar charge the city would
take steps to have his establish
ment closed as mistake.
Evening star., 1946-07-22
Alexandria Woman, Son
Hurt in MARYLAND Crush
Special Dispaich TO The stor

SpeeiaI Dispotch 10 The Stor
FREDERICK, Md, July 22.-Mrs.
Esther Goldberg, Alexandria, Va,
and her 8-year-old son Edward suf-
Tered severe lacerationS in an auto
mobile collision near here yesterday
State police said they were pas
sengers in a car driven by Mrs.
Goldberg's husband, William David
Goldberg, Alexandria merchant,
which failed to make a curve and
skidded into tractor trailer driven
by Richard P. Pearson, Hillsboro,
N. c.
Mrs. Goldberg and her son were
taken to the Frederick City Hos
pital.
Evening star., 1946-07-22

PRINCIPALS IN BEACH SLAYING-Ross ]. Abbott a. and
Pany Twigg 49, shown they appeared recently
their homes Deal Island, Md Abbott in hospital at
Salisbury Nd charged with the girls murder Witnesses said
the Army shot her at swimming party Friday while
father relatives and friends stood helpless
then dragged body into the river holding
for time He then pulled her back shore and
again police said Abbott of the Purple Heart
himself but only slightly injured Relatives said the shoot
ing resulted from jealousy. -AP Photo
Evening star., 1946-07-22

United States Savings Bonds are
patriotic bonds because your coun-
try is still fighting enemy forces
which can do to you what the Nazis
and Japs were unable to accomplish.
This enemy is inflation-run-a away
prices which can wreck you and your
country. Every bond you buy today
still serves your country because
your continued investment in bonds
keeps your dollars in a safe place
and out of competition for the still
scarce consumer goods.
U. S. Treasury Department.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-01-07

assisted the hostess.
The Ostrander school association
held its regular meeting at the
schoolhouse and was in charge of
the vice-president, Donald Dean.
The meeting opened with the
Lords Prayer Routine business
was transacted Members of the
refreshment committee for Janu-
airy are Mrs. Jesse Sabins, Mrs.
Ray Russell, Mrs. James Bogard,
Mrs. Miller, Mrs Londa Hit, Mrs.
Hohcrt Hutchisson. Members of
the entertainment committee are
Mrs. Amos Fugitt, Mrs. Z. c. Mil
burn, Mrs. Rex Hostetler Jean Me
Bride, and Revella Bell. The re-
maindeer of the evening was deVot-
ed TO dancing, music being furn-
ished by Beightler's/ orchestra.
Games were furnished for the
children. Refreshments were serv-
ed.
Mr.. Paul Johnson is announcing
I the marriage of his daughter, Ruth
to Mr.. Ebert Ebright, son of Mrs.
Louise Ebright, of MarysVille. The
double ring ceremony was read by
Rev. F. G. Cobb, pastor of the Bap-
| tist church, at the home Of the
bride, Saturday afternoon, Dec. 10
at 2:15 o'clock. The bride chose a
Navy blue sheer street-length dress
and her only iewelry was a pearl
necklace. Mrs. Cobb attended as
matron of honor and the brides
father served as best man. The
bride is a graduate of OStrander
high school and is employed by the
Ostrander Banking company The
bridegroom has just returned from
three years overseas in u. S. SerV-
ice and prior to that time was in
the postal service in Marysville.
For the present they are making
their home in Ostrander.
The Sunday School classes of
| the Baptist church taught by Mrs.
Odell Eiggett, Mrs. Samuel Scott,
and AnnabelIe Waugh held a
Christmas party in the church par
lors. Games were enjoyed and re-
freshments were served. The MEM
bers brought toys which were sent
to the Mather Baptist Mission
school in North Carolina, and also
gifts of money which were given
to European relief.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Hall and
children, of Magnetic Springs, and
Joyce and 10 An Hickok were
Christmas dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. ]. Hickok, in Delaware.
evening. The hostess was in charge
of the entertainment. There was a
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-01-07
By MISS ANNA sTEARNs

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Will New
house had as their guests at dinner
Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy New
house, and children, of Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Dean, and
family, spent New Years day with
Mrs. Deans brother, Robert Tru-
EFT, and daughters, in Plain City
T/5 Calvin Calhoun, Mrs. Cal
houn, and their family, are spend
ing a few days with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Calhoun. He has
been stationed at Camp Fannin,
Tex. and will now report at Camp
Roberts, Calf
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Blinn had
as their guests at dinner, Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Dorm and son,
George. Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Durfey, daughter Janice, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Durfey, Mr., and Mrs
Bruce Durfey, Columbus; Pvt. Max
Gordon, who has been home on
furlough from Lowry Field, Den
YER Col; c. M. Moore, Delaware;
and Rozella Kramer, Watkins Aft
ernoOn callers were DR.. and Mrs
George Coe, Milford Center; Pearl
Coe, Delaware; and Mr. and Mrs.
Frank COe.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Augenstein
had as their guests at dinner, Mon
day Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Augen-
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-01-07
OSTRANDER

stein, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Augen-
stein and daughter, Sharon, of CO.
lumbus.
Mrs. c. f. Andrews and son, Bill,
were guests New Years, of Mr., and
Mrs. Perry Courier, and family,
Powell Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. An
drews spent Sunday afternoon
with the formers brother-in-law
and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Mike
Price. in Marion. Callers at the
Andrews home were Mr.. and Mrs.
Grover Shultz, of Palm Beach,
Fla, and Bill McKitrick, of Balm
bridge, Md.
Paul Pittman, who has received
his discharge from the u. S. Navy
arrived home Sunday night, and
with his wife are at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Evans. Mr..
and Mrs. Donald Innes, of Colum-
bus, were New Years weekend
guests at the Evans home.
Tuesday dinner guests of Mr., and
Mrs. A. l.. Byers were Mr.. and
Mrs. John Byers, Lybrand; Mrs.
Byers and son, Billey north of
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Conklin were
dinner guests Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dale Micheals, near Watkins.
DR.. and Mrs. c. B. Hostetler en-
tertained at a New Years dinner
and supper, and also honoring the
fourth birth anniversary of their
granddaughter, Janet. The guests
were Mrs. c. Fl. Bynner, Mrs. Rex
HoStetler and daughter, Janet, Mr.
/ and Mrs. +. c. Milburn, Pride Muir.
ply, and Mrs. Fred Huntsberger
of Delaware.
Hubert Hutchisson is home from
Jane M. Case hospital and improv
ing nicely from his recent injury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jones haC
as their guests at dinner, Sunday
Mrs. Howard Wrinkle and son
George, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Wrinkle jr., of Marysville, anC
Miss Ruth Mann, of billiards.
S &c Max Liggett of the u. S
Navy, left Wednesday, after spend
ten-day leave with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Liggett
He had with him as his guest S/W
Myers. They are attending radio
school at Bainbridge, Md. Sunday
dinner guests were Mr.. and Mrs
Elwood Liggett, and daughter, O
, Peoria; Mrs. Carl Dagger, ant
children, Columbus; Mr.. and Mrs
Jack Scott, and Mrs. John Ayers.
Mrs. A. E. Kile, 1t. and Mrs
Allen Kile, ir., of Champaign, Ill.
and Jack Burnham, spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. Eu
gene Kile, in Akron.
Mr. and Mrs. Newton Charles
Rochte, of Bowling Green, have re
turned home, after spending tn,
holidays with the latter's parents
Mr. and Mrs. George Ufferman. Re
cent dinner guests at the Uffermar
home were Mr.. and Mrs. John Bar.
ger, and family, and f. c. Barger
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse SabinS, Mr.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-01-07
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the men,
bers of The Citizens Federal Sav
ings & Loan Assn. of MarysVille
will be held at the office of the
Association at 2 pm. on January
16, 1915, for the purpose of selec-
ting two directors and the trans
action of such other business as
may legally be presented.
CITIZENS FEDERAL
SAVINGS & LOAN ASSN.
12O w. 5th st. Marysville, O..
r. B. Neer, Secy.
1-3-2T
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-01-07

gift exchange after which refresh
mentS were served. Members pres
The Never Faileth class of the
Presbyterian church ED its
Christmas party at the home of
Mary Helen Segner, Thursday
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-01-07
7. 1916

ent were Ida and Gene Bouic. Rev.
and Mrs. G. S. Ager, Mr.. and Mrs.
Donald Times, Mr. and Mrs. Claude
Hutchisson and children. Rev. and
Mrs. Lynn Rainsberger, of Evanss
ton, Ill, we're guests.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
AMERICAN LEGION HOST
TO AUXILIARY

Austin Reedy Post 81 of the
American Legion was host to the
auxiliary and invited guests Thurs
day evening at the Legion Hall. A
delicious dinner was served by the
J & l Cafe
Several returned veterans were
introduced by commander Sherman,
as were the winners of the Poppy
Poster contest. In this contest,
sponsored by the Legion auxiliary
recently, Gary Rasmussen won lst
prize, with Wayne Olson taking
End. Honorable mention went to
Shirley Swanson and Leo Hoppe.
= A period of group singing, with
Mrs. Irwin FleSher at the piano,
was enjoyed by all
Plans were completed Tor the
Poppy Sale to be held on Saturday,
May Is, by the Legion Auxiliary.
This is the small paper poppy made
by the disabled soldiers at Fort
Harrison, Helena. In this way, an
i'll or crippled veteran NAV help
to support his dependents and the
money from the sale is also used
for that purpose.
Legion members met with the
V. F. w. on Monday evening tc ar
range a program for Memorial Day.
Inc display window of the Miller
Clothing Store will be decorated by
the auxiliary to remind the pubic
of the coming Poppy Sale.
Now we nave Tune to remem-
Der"
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
URGENT CALL FOR NAMES
OF GOLD STAR MOTHERS

About a year ago, we were asked
to solicit names of Lincoln County
Gold Star mothers, through the
means of this newspaper. There
were five names turned in to us al
that time which included Mrs.
Bertha hampton and Mrs. Arlene
Hampton, mother and wife of L. D.
hampton; Mrs. ChaS. H. Myers and
Mrs. Joe Myers, mother and wife
of S/Sgt. Joseph L. Myers; Mrs.
Emma Doble, mother of Harry
Doble; Mrs. Bessie Butts, mother of
Howard l. Butts; Mrs. Lois Person
and Mrs, Agnes Person, mother and
wife of Stan Person.
In an attempt to obtain other
names, of which there is no official
record obtainable at the present, of
other Gold Star mothers, D. o.
Mount has asked that we remind
you that they are anxious to have
other names of boys killed in the
turned in before Memorial
Day.
Perhaps you know of friends or
relatives whose names. have not
been turned in. Won't you please
contact either this office OF Mr.
Mount at Selective Service in the
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN
HOSPITAL NEWS

Admitted-Donald Williams, May
l9, with a fractured nose, multiple
Commissions. and abrasions and lacera-
tions about the face and hands fol-
lowing an automobile accident; Fred
Williams, May IL, as a medical
patient; Mrs. Clay Benefited, May
IL, as surgical patient; VIM. H.
Bolen, a forester of Warland, May
20, with an axe wound on the left
leg; John Ricketts, May 20, as a
medical patient.
Released-Mrs Walter Neils, May
20; Mrs. George w. Reuse, MAY Is.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
Junior Woman S
Club Met

A regular meeting of the Libby
Junior Womans Club was held il
the form of a banquet in the
Presbyterian Church basement, or
Tuesday, May IA. Tables were
beautifully decorated with the club
colors and flowers
During the dinner a clever prog
ram was presented under the direc-
ton of Gloria Bugli, toastmistress.
Florence Larson, outgoing preSi-
dent responded with a gracious
speech. A paper was read describ-
ing the beginnings of the present
waltz and a waltz by Chopan was
played by Inez Ratekin. A clever
reading by Dorothy Parker entitled
'eThe Waltz" was given by Gloria
Bugli to a musical accompaniment
by Ruth Hanson. A toast to Mon
tana was read by Mrs, Joughin,
followed by the reading of one of
her own poems. The members join
ed song leader Ruth Hanson in
singing Montana"
During the meeting that followed
the officers for the coming year
were duly installed by Mrs. Joug
hin. The officers for 1916 and
I947 will be: Jean Thompson.
June Hileman, Vice
Lois Brown, Secretary;
Jenny Rolseth, Treasurer.
Since the Junior Woman's Club
has been dissolved and new name
was required to designate the new
club, a large part of the evening
was spent in discussing names. The
name decided upon will be an
elsewhere in the paper
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
ANNUAL TONSIL CLINIC
BEGINS MAY %

The annual clinic for removal of
tonsils and adenoids will begin Mon
day, May q, at st. Johns Lutheran
Hospital and will continue as long
as there is a demand for this type
of work in groups.
All those interested in this ser
vice should have their children ex-
amined and scheduled previous to
the beginning date, May q.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23
CLASSIFIED
FOR SALE

For Sale-Two- wheel trailer and
two Violins, cheap. w. H. Dickin,
Troy. 52-2x
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs. E. v. Adkins of
Seattle, formerly of Libby. are par
ents of a son born May 8. Mr..
Adkins is a son of Mrs. S. A.>Ras-
musSen.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23

For SaIe-Boy's suit size 80, blue.
Box 877. 52-2x
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23

Mrs Ralph Guenther returned
home Sunday evening after a weeks
visit with her mother, Mrs. Fred
Denny at Lonepine.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23

For Sale-Heavy 4-wheel Trailer
with team hitch, $500. Louis
Bothman. 52-2x
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23

For Sale-One new h. p. Briggs
and Stratton Engine. Andrew Berg,
Eureka. Mont. 52-2x
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1946-05-23

Wanted to Buy-The following
sheets Of stamps 5 sheets Beacon
Airmail, sheets Virginia Dare,
10 sheets Idaho, 10 sheets United
Nations. Sheets must be conferred
and in agency condition. Allen
Goodgame. Troy. lc
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-12-13
Wig Club Presents
"Popo Is All" Al
High School Tonight

The first Wig Club play to be
given in some time will be pre-
sented today, Friday, at 8 p. IN. at
the Pascagoula High school audi
forum. The production, Papa Is
ALL" which will be one OF the
most unusual to be given on a
Pascagoula stage, has as its plot
the efforts of a Pennsylvania
Dutch family to rid itself of a
tyrannical father.
The play is under the direc-
ton of Mrs. Hazel Wells and
has six cast members. In the
title role is Albin Krebs as Pa
pa. Mama is played by Kath-
crime Wright; Emma, the daugh-
ter, Gene Swartwout; Jake, the
son, Lee Slime; Mrs. Yoder, the
neighbor, Ann Gulley; and State
Trooper Brendle, Charles Arm
strong.
Papa Is All" offers an anus
ing study of dialect in the best
Pennsylvania Dutch manner. In
the dialect, papa is all means
that Papa is dead.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-12-13
Music Club To Sing
HondeT's Messiah
Thursday Evening

Handel's "The Messiah, sacred
oratorio of vital proportions. will
be given its third presentation in
Pascagoula at 8 D. m, Thursday,
December 10, at the First Bap-
list church of P~ascagoula.
Again, c. X. Hare will conduct
and Mrs. Rollie Huthmaker will
ably fiji the important post OF
accompanist. Solo soprano voices
will include those Of Mesdames
Upton David, Arthur Jones and
Charles Mitchell. Contralto soils
by Mrs. Robert Heritage and Miss
Margaret Alice Wilder. G.. X.
Hare and John Allen Thrash
will sing tenor solos; and Fred
Jones the bass solo.
All in Pascagoula, Moss Point
and outlying districts are cordi-
ally invited to come hear this
most glorious of oratorios.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-12-13
Orange Grove

Funds contributed for the
building of TIE Sunday school
room and kitchen for the Method
list church have been used to in
stall gas in the church and the
gas and heaters were put in last
week, following a vote taken by
the congregation. There was not
enough money in the fund but by
cooperation of all the members
ii is hoped TO raise the necessary
money end also TO raise enough
to bufld the addition at an early
date.
The Woman's Society of Chris
tian Service met in Mrs. w. G.
Meclellan's home Wednesday of
last week. The book of India
was studied with different mem.
befs taking part. AT noon the
lunfgl each had brought was
served with coffee and cold
drinks.
The Sunday school Of the
Orange Grove Methodist church
will have a program Tuesday
night. There will be a Christ
mas tree and gifts for all the chill
dren.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-12-13
Mrs. P. w. Cox. Jr.
Honoree AT Surprise
Gift Shower. Tuesday

A pleasant event Of this week
to about thirty OF the friends of
Mrs. p. w. Cox, Jr., was a sur
prise gift shower given in her
honor by Mesdames A. F. John
son and d. o. Newman, Tues
day afternoon.
The home of Mrs. Johnson, GAG
Mill Road, was thrown open for
the occasion and it was given
added beauty by the Use OF pink
camellias through the house.
The shower came as a 'ccnl-
plete surprise to the honoree
when as she entered the room,
Miss Edwina Irving of Moss Point,
began singing an appropriate
song, and the guests gathered
around her.
Numerous lovely and appropri-
ate gifts were then showered upon
her. -
Iced drinks and cake were
served.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-12-13
Coincidence Gives ]. S. Abbey Chance
To Thank Donor For Redwood Tree

A California redwood grows
in the yard of j. S Abbey. 426
Tucker street.-the gift OF a man
who MI. Abbey did not meet
until shree years later, 5000
miles from home and then only
by coincidence.
The tree was sent to Mr.. Alb
hey as a small seeding by Clar-
ence f. (Sandy) Pratt of San
Francisco, Calf, whose connee
ton with the Christmas tree has
become almost as well known
as SantG's.
Mr. Pratt has not only sent APP
proximately 10000 young red
woods throughout this country
so that others might have the
joy of growing their own Christ
mas tree but he is also known
as the father of the outdoor
Christmas tree.
j. S Abbey, Jr,, of California
questioned that the tree be sent
TO his father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abbey took a
TRIP OF about three months to
California this summer and M.
Abbey attended n Rotary Club
meeting IN San Francisco in or
der 70 keep his attendance record
good. He sat at a table with three
other men and in the Introduction
that followed he found himself
seated with none other than Mr.
Pratt, The tree giver and also
president of the California Re
frigerator Company.
1t was 20 years ago this year
that Mr.. Pratt was admiring
their decorated Christmas tree
thinking what a pity il mas
everyone else couldn't see il.
And hat thought grew into the
decorating of the first outdoor
Christmas tree and from there
he progressed to sending the
small seedlings to anyone request
ing them SO that others could
have the enjoyment of grow
ing their own Christmas tree
The only thing he asks is that
they 5e given plenty Of room
because in 5000 years dhey live
To be- tlie Oldest thing on thy
1laneO they may be hundreds
of feet high and possibly so feet
across-not that that Will worry
the present owner.
He used to play golf but now