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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07
Miss Emma Hatcher
Kenneth u b e r
Married At Home

Miss Emma Louise Hatcher and
Kenneth Franklin Cumber were
married Friday afternoon, Sep
TENDER 26, at $50 o'clock in the
home of the bride.
The bride is the daughter of
Mrs. w. H. Hatcher of Whining
ton and the late Mr.. Hatcher.
Mr.. Cumber is the son of Mrs.
Annie Cumber of Wilmington
and the late A. E. Cumber.
The couple is at present resid-
ing at Carolina Beach.
Those who attended the we'd
ding we're: Mrs. C. M. Conner
and son, Russell of New Bern,
and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hewitt
and daughters, Lynda and Caro-
lyn of Jacksonville.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07

Sorosis Co||ectsO |dHandbags
Filled With Items For Europe

participate Individually or as
an organization by filling purses
or handbags with the following
items:
Thread, needles, scissors, pen
ellis, buttons, soap, hand cream,
tooth brushes, tooth powder,
hose, pins, safety pins, under
wear, combs, thimbles, ribbon,
laces, jewelry, compacts and
other items which are consider
ed luxuries in Europe now.
The foreign and territorial
committee of Sorosis will send
all contributions to the Church
World Service Center, New
Windsor, Md, the official over
seas relief agency for 26 major
churches.
Contributors are requested to
place their names and address
es inside the bag, which will be
shipped unopened and distribu-
ted entirely on a basis of need.
The Sorosis building, 116 N.
Third street will be open every
Thursday from 3 to 4 pm. with
a club member present to re-
| ceive donations.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07
Officers Aboard HAS Snipe
Entertain For Civic Authorities

and Mrs. Rinaldo B. Page, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph C. Hare.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Will
let's, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert E.
Tapp, Mr.. and Mrs. William G.
Robertson, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
P. Sprunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
Sprunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert F.
Perry, Mr.. and Mrs. Davis 5.
Harriss, MI. and Mrs. Alex fon-
vielle, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
w. Davis, and 1t. Comdr. and
Mrs. C. F. Cooper.
Capt. and Mrs. Lorain Anders,
USNR., Mr.. and Mrs. I. B. Grain
ger, Jr., Major L. M. Kirby, and
Mr.. and Mrs. George A.. Carey.
Officers aboard acting as hosts
included: Commander j. M.
Villiers, captain; 1t. c. E. M.
Preston, Ii. A. G. Watson, 1t.
G. L. B. Gossage, Sub-Lt. j.
Miller, Sub-Lt. M. G.. Jackson,
Gunner J. E. Collins, 1t. ]. E. G.
McKee,, and sugeon 1t. B. Geog-
hogan.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07
Farewell Event
Planned For
FatherO'Keefe

Tonight at 8 o'clock, the
parishioneers of st. Mary's Cath
Ole church will hold a farewell
reception at the church hall for
Father Michael O'Keefe, assis-
tant pastor of st. Mary's church.
Father O'Keefc by orders from
his excellency Bishop Vincent S.
Waters of Raleigh, has been
transferred to st. Paul's Catholic
church in New Bern to serve
in the same capacity he now oc-
cupies at St. Mary's with the
exception that he will also have
the added duties Of 'Laplain at
St. Luke's hospital.
Father O'Keefe has been resi-
dent pastor of st. Mary's for the
last seventeen months during
which time he has made many
friends.
Recently he was awarded the
honor of State chaplain of the
knights of Columbus for his
work in making the orsaniza-
tons Wrightsville convention 8
success.
The farewell reception tonight
will be a tribute by all of his
parishioneers.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07
Pollard Family
Holds Annual Meet

The annual reunion of the Pol
lard Family was held at the
home of Mrs. Roland W. Basden
of Richards recently with lis
relatives and friends attending.
Mrs. Basden is the grand
daughter of the late Benjmin
Joseph Pollard.
A picnic dinner was served on
the lawn, and Mrs. ]. T. Brown
of Wilmington concluded the
meeting by inviting the family
to meet in her home next year.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07
Wrightsville Women
Plan Prayer Circle

Women of Wrightsville Beach
have been invited to form a
prayer circle for Wrightsville
Beach, Wednesday afternoon at
4 o'clock at the home of Mrs.
W. E. Caldwell, 1 East Henderson
street.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07
Recreation Today
At Community Center

Events at the Community
Center today will include the
adult stencil painting class from
10 am. to II noon, and the
dance class in the lounge from
3 to 6 pm.
This evening, directors of the
center will hold an informal act
ivities period and a leather
craft class.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07
Dates to Remember
TODAY

a. m.-The executive COM
mittee of the Cape Fear
Garden club will meet in
St. James parish house.
a. m.-The first meeting of
the Cape Fear Garden club
will be held in St. James
Great Hall.
7:30 p. m.-The Business Girls
club of the YWCA will
hold the regular. meeting
at the YWCA-.
800 p. m.-The American Lee
gion auxiliary will hold the
regular meeting in the Lee
gion home. Mrs. w. K.
Stewart, Jr., membership
chairman, will be in charge
of the program. The meet
ing will be preceded by the
executive board at 7:30
p. m.
800 p. m.-NewH Hanover Coun-
Gil No. 6, Sons and Daugh-
tiers of Liberty, will meet
in the Junior Order hall.
Mrs. Ivey Barnett will pre-
sent her final report.
800 p. m.-Cape Fear Country
club meeting at the club
house to elect a president,
treasurer and secretary to
head the American Con-
tract Bridge league of
Wilmington. This will be
followed by the first mas
ter point game of the
1947 season.
$50 D. m.-The Colonial Viii
lage Mothers club will
meet at the home of Mrs.
Ed Schulken, 104 Colonial
Village.
WEDNESDAY
400 D. m.-District No. 8, North
Carolina State Nurses as
ISOLATION meets in the
nurses" home of James
Walker Memorial hospital.
8 D M, The Mary Nichols Bible
class of Sunset Park
Methodist church will
meet Wednesday night
in the Educational build
ing. All members of the
class and teachers are in
vited to attend.
800 o.. m.-The first bridge
tournament to be sponsored
by the Business and Profess
sional Women's club at the
Community center, Second
and Orange streets.
800 b.. m.-The Wilmington
chapter of the East Caro-
lima Teachers college alum
nj will meet at the Com
munity center.
THURSDAY
1920 q. m. - The Wilmington
District of the Daughters
of America will meet in
Southport with the Friend
ship chapter Nc. II acting
as hosts.
3-4 p. M, - Don't forget to
take your discarded hand
bag filled with items, such
as soap, hairpins, scis-
sors, needles, thread, to
Sorosis, 116 N. Third
street, which will in turn
be sent to needy women in
Europe.
800 D.. m.-The Junior Home
Demonstration club of East
Wilmington will meet with
Mrs. W. Henry Higgins,
80 Colonial Drive.
8:15 D. m. - The Goldenrod
chapter OES, will meet at
the Masonic temple.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07
Emmanuel Group
To Hold Weiner
Roast Frida,

The Young Adult group of In.
manuel Presbyterian churcb
will hold a weiner roast Frjdav
night at 7 o'clock at the foot
of Fourth Street and Greenfiald
Lake.
A practice of the "Varietyp
program to be given in tbo
"Hut" on October "a will fol.
low the outdoor supper in the
Hut" located behind the
church.
All young adults are invited
to attend.
Dial 2-3211 For NeWSna Nor Ea,,
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07
MCKINNEY ON BRIDGE
BY WILLIAM e. MCKINNEY
Americas Card Authority

Written for NEA Service
Today's hand was the subject
of much discussion during the
national championships tourna-
ment last August. With a dia-
mond opening, East wins the
first trick, and if he returns a
diamond, declarer can trump in
dummy and take a spade fines
Sc. But who wants to take a
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07

and R. Murphy Williams, !,
Greensboro will be the groom.
men. M. V. Lassiter. RichmnnS
Va, and Varion Davis. VIZ
ston-Salem, will be ushers
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07

Because salt water absorbs
light, illumination of an under
water target is only six per cent
of the brightness ca the target
in clear air.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07
B | R T H S
NANCY LEE

MI. and Mrs. H. ]. Sholin of
jamestown, New York, an
nounce the birth of a daughter,
Nancy Lee, October 4. Mrs.
Sholin is the former Ara Lee
Stevens of Wilmington.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07

The average person travels
1000 motor vehicle miles a year
nowadays, compared to $50 miles
a year by all types of transporta-
ton prior to World War I.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07
PATRICIA ELLEN

Mr. and Mrs. Harold May an
nounce the birth of a daughter,
Patricia May, at the Marion
Sprunt annex, eeptesnbsr ~.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-07

Dial 2-3311 For Newspaper seryic.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14

demonstrations were given by
Mrs. Bertha Cameron. A tasty
plate was served at the close of
the business meeting. Those pres
ent we're Mr. and Mrs. B. l. Ora
son. M. and Mrs. B N. Roberts,
Mrs. Bertha Cameron and chill
dren Of Pascagouia, Mrs. V. S.
Terry. Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Oar
ty, Mrs. l.. d Stewart and M.
and Mrs. j. S. Coe. Mrs. Coe WINS
assisted in serving by her little
dughter, Barbara Jean.
The children of Bayou Casotte
school are carrying tore arms
this week as Mrs. Christian
County nurse) came Tuesday and
vacCinsted for typhoid. II il in
tcresting to know that Mrs. Mol
dra Green, teacher of Bird and 4th
grades reports that room is 100
percent in liking the check on
hook worms.
Mrs. J. c. Smith and Mrs. Gree
Anderson. teachers in our school,
attended the last class meeting
of the English course being taught
at the court house by O. c. Steed.
This class was made UP of teach
ers of the various schools in
Jackson county, The class with
the instructor enjoved a bounti-
full supper at Beach Park. Next
Monday evening. March II, Mr..
Steed will begin another exten-
sion course at $3.50 p. M, in the
auditorium of the court house
in Pascagoula. This will be Eng
fish Romantic Poets. II is hoped
that every teacher and high
school student that is Interested
in this course will meet at this
time.
Mrs. A. NJ. Thompson will en-
terrain the Ladies' meeting Of
Spencer Memorial church at 3
o'clock. March 10. 1947. All are
urged to be present for this
meeting.
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News From Wode...
Brotherhood Meeting OF All Churches
Held Al Caswell Springs Monday

There was a Brotherhood
meeting held at the Caswell
Springs church on Monday night
with ali the churches of the com
munity taking part in the services.
Rev. Barnett gave the Invocation
and Rev. w. c. Wyatt of the Bap-
fist church gave a very inspiring
talk on How Through Coopera-
ton Great Things Can Be Ac-
c0mplished." Mesdames Lucille
Carter, Rhoda Kirkwood. Leslie
Golf, Queenie Cumbest and Geo.
Scarborough made inspiring talks
on the place women take in the
upbuilding of the community. A
poem was given by Carlene Car
Ter A talk was given by Supt.
A. f. Megehee on the part schools
pay in the upbuilding of a COM
munitv. Another talk was made
b. Nolle T. Roberts of the need
of a Brotherhood in every COM
munity. Then a Biblical picture
was shown by Mr. David Martin
which was greatly enjoyed. The
meeting was closed with a song,
Jesus is Tendetlv Calling" and
prayer by Rev. w. c. Wyatt.
Psof. N. c. Everett and family
of Vaneleave were pleasant Wis
itoes to their MANY friends at
Wade Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Faggard
were dinner guests of Mr.. and
Ms. O r. Diamond Sunday.
Sunday afternoon visitors in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs, r. C.
Faggard were Prof. N. c. Ever
ct and family, Mrs. Jesse Nc
Clamroeh and son. Jay Britt, Of
Big Point, Mrs. w, c. Wyatt of
Biloxi.
Mr.. and Mrs, Joe Rockwell
and sons spent the weekend in
Mobile with the formers brother
and wife, J. d. Rockwell.
Earl Fairehild spent the week
end at home with his mother at
Leaf.
The many friends of Miss Ruth
Valentine, our commercial teach
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14

er. r glad to see her able to
return back to school, as she had
been III with the flu the past
week.
Some improvements are being
made on the school. The old
porche5 are being torn away and
new ones replacing them with
new sters which we are very glad
TO see.
The Young Peoples Class of
the Baptist Sunday school won
the banner SUNDAY. They ex-
tend an invitation to all the young
people who do not attend SUNDAY
school elsewhere 10 come and
join them. Their teacher. Mrs.
Eua Carter and assistant teach
err, Mr.. H. H. Parker. shall be glad
to have you, too.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Faggard
and son. Jimmie, of Kreo'e. visit
ed the formers parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. r, c. Faggsrd Friday af-
ternoon.
A number from Wade attend
cd the singing at the Hurley
school on Tuesday night.
Mrs. A. f. Bradley was a bust
ness visitor to Mobile Monday.
j. p. Faggard has returned to
his home at Silver Creek after
having spent the past six months
at Wade working for the Mengei
company.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Diamond
were visitors in the home of the
formers parents, Mr., and Mrs.
o r. Diamond, SUNDAY.
Mcssrs, r. ]. Diamond and
wife, Edmond Parker and wife
and children attended the sing
ing at Mobile Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Golf were
Sunday visitors Of the latter's sis
ter. Mrs. Leonard Waltmn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Goff
were Sunday visitors of Mr., and
Mrs, Harwood at Agricola.
There were 1903 present at Sun
day school at Coswell Springs
last Sunday.
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friends II Bayou Casotte to meet
at the school house to work on
the school ground. Everyone is
asked TO bring tools to work with
and sandwiches as well. II YOU
have plants, shrubs or seed. nat
you can contribute, please bring
them.
Henry Ugas spent the weekend
with his small o in Jackson
w7o is N the Blind Institute. Mr..
Ugas reports that Monroe is get
ting along fine. He is an "A" stu.
cent nj enjoys his work. Mr..
Ugas returned Monday to his
home.
The many friends of Grand
ma Linder are so glad that she
las improved enough to go to
he home of her son, Ray Lin
Ger. in Bayou La Batre, for a
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14
GUY w. YATES. JR.. HAS
PARTY

Mrs, Guy w. Yates was hostess
at a birthday party Friday af.
ternoon at her nome on Beach
Boulevard honoring her son, Guy
Williams, Jr., on his seventh
birthday.
Traditional birthday games en-
tertained the guests until the
serving Of ice cream and cake
when Mrs. Yates was assisted by
Mrs. c. r. Wilson,
This was preceded by the blow
ing out Of the lighted candles
on the birthday cake and he
cutting of the first slice by the
boueree.
Each guest was the recipient
of a pretty, or amusing favor.
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visit. She expects to be away
about ten days.
The little class mates of Henry
T1llman are sorry IN know that
he fell and cut his hand. Henry
was riding his bicvcle when he
turned q corner too quick and
fe1. Tire cut necessitated five
stitches taken. We are anxious
y waiting for his recovery and
his return to school.
Mrs. Gree Anderson of this COM
munitT was called to Ellisville
over the weekend on account of
the serious illness of her mother,
Mrs. J. A Sumrali. Mrs. Anderson
returned the first Of the week re-
porting her improvement.
Mrs. +. l.. Coo entertained a
number Of her friends and neigh
bore with a delightful party last
Monday night, Several contests
We're held with other activities
which brought about much merri-
ment and winners were awarded
nice and useful prizes. Several
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14
Evergreen

A. C. Solomon and his father
visited recently with the Rev.
and Mrs. Albert Miller.
Miss Evelyn Jennings spent
the weekend in Ocean Springs
with Miss Sharon Webb.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Touchstone
and family visited Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Neal Glover of Hat
tiesburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Golf of
Pascagoula visited Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Hawley.
Miss Clytc Olsen was a dinnet
guest Sunday in the home of Mr..
and Mrs. A G. Miller.
Miss Willie Goff of Pedkius-
ton Junior college spent the week
end with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A., z. Golf.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis MeMilliao
spent the weekend with the lat
ter's parents, Mr.. and Ms. f. J.
Berries.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Mcmillan
and children visited Sunday and
Monday with M. and Mrs. Eddie
/ Barnes.
Ray and Edsel Golf are visiting
with Claude Golf and daughter.
Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tillman and
daughter, Mary Ellen, visited in
Mobile Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Varnom
and son of Texas have moved
back lore. rs. Varnom viii be
remembered as Miss Robena
Barnes.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Larue Rice were
visitors 10 Paseagoula Monday.
Mrs Jim Golf and son. and
Mrs. Eva Malicious are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruner Golf in Mo.
bile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Entrekin.
Laura Quave, Mrs. Lonzo Ikard,
and Sindy Ladnier visited Sun
day win M. ard Mrs. w. A.
Tanner md family. E
Jim Golf and r. s Chambiiss
are on the sick list this week and
a SPEEDY recovery is wished for
by their many friends.
Ohm unI -. E,If 4.t.-I4 e
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News From Bayou Cosotte
Work Begins Again On Sunday School
Rooms After Delay From Bad Weather

whore its sides arc trying to ex
pand. Il is hoped that the time
is ro9" at hand when a rev
church wiz AXE the pace ef The
small one. The pastor, Rev. Wa
lace Harreff, with the church
members VIII do some Of TIE
work ls Wei as others who have
offered their hep.
Next Saturday March Is, is
the i'm cset S 7e f.. patrons and
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14

On account Of tho bad weather,
the building Of SUNDAY school
rooms was postponed last week,
but began again this week. Ma
terials were put on the ground
and the machine for mixing con
crete was brought to the Caurch
in the early part of the week.
This little church is located in
the heart of the community and
its congregations have grown to
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14

One and ene-haif pounds q
peanuts in the shell will make
about one pound Of kernels.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-03-14

The final registration figures are in,
and again in 1916 America pur-
chased more Chevrolet cGrS-n10re
Chevrolet frucsS-nlOre Chevrolet
cars and trucks combined than
anyothermake, despite thefactt that
Chevrolet was out of production
entirely during the first three
months of the year! A magnificent
tribute to Chevrolet production
efficiency, as well as to the dollar
value of Chevrolet products! It's
the best proof you can possibly
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-09-01
PLAIN CITY
BY MRS. BERTHA TAYLOR

Mrs. Nan Squires, of Tucson,
Ariz., Mrs. G. B. Chapman, and
Mrs. Nellie Walker, of Plain City,
were luncheon guests of Mrs.
John Hennis on Wednesday, Aug.
q.
Mrs. j. B. Hinton had as her
house guest, her sister, Mrs. E. c.
Schellentrager and son, David,
b from Cleveland. They returned
home, last week after spending 10
days here.
The Hennis families gathered al
Pasttime Park on Sunday, Aug
"a, for their reunion. There were
ga present and most enjoyable
day was had by all present. A
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-09-01
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER z
At one o.cloek. the Following:

Frigdaire last year. deluxe Bendx washer
still and still has original guarantee table four
burners grill drawers for utensils last year. ktch
table and four upholstered chairs comfortable
and sturdy last White enamel kitchen chest for silver
and baked goods waterfall dining SUITE walnut table with
extension leaf upholstered straight chairs and chair
and waterfall buffetving suite bought direct from fac
tory this blue Moha Feze; combination magazine
radio stand antique book open 'front.'
with upholstered seat and back end table for lamp cock
tail table and shelf combnaton comfortable chairs
and ottoman plus small table with drop leaves floor lamp
6way indirect lighting this bridge lamp adjustable
straight chairs solid and leather upholstered walnut oval
cocktail table with glass last year; lined bedroom
suite chest of four large drawers with full and
chair nnerspng mattress and springs table match bought
last twin bed se Hollywood style nnerng mattresses and
legs base of bottom inner springs this
Hollywood style bed full width This bed this and
used 2 months Stand lamp wide shade wide base this
tilt chair and ottoman bedroom chairs rocker
chair; kneehoe desk drawers right
upholstered desk chair dark end table, light oak end table,
Away SWITCH walnut chest of drawers Hoover
shape; of table lamps to MATCH last walnut
table with drawer radio cabinet style 5ube Tao make
lawn l8 inch se three months fifty
treated type eliminate unburn this
items.
of the best offering that Simpson Son had to
offer in Union county, all being bought last year
Terms CASH
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THE UNION COUNTY JOURNAL. MARYsvnLE. OHIO :

night in Columbus, with James
Strapp, jr. While there he attend
ed the State Fair.
Miss Elinor Coe, of Milford
Center, pupil of Mrs. Robert
Foster favored the congregation
of the Methodist church with a
vocal solo on Sunday, Sept. "a.
She sang, "The Green Cathedral
Wayne Scott and Leroy Burger
were in Cedar Point last week
and attended the Elks Convention.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Guy and
family were weekend visitors OF
his mother, Mrs. Tessa Guy.
Jack Brannon, of Toledo, was a
Plain City visitor last week.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1947-09-01

business meeting was held in the
afternoon and it was decided to
hold another reunion next year,
the third Sunday of August.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eldon Anderson,
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wright, and
Martha Billingsley attended the
State Fair last Wednesday.
MIR. and Mrs. Carl Jackson and
Mr.. Pudd Jackson, are enjoying
a two weeks vacation in Canada.
Mrs Gerald Burlington and
daughter, Jean Ann, of Akron are
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
John Hennis. Mr.. Burlington will
spend the weekend here and
will return to Akron Labor Day
Mrs. Grace Converse was a
State Fair visitor on Wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hennis, Mrs
Gerald Burlington and daughter
Jean Ann, were dinner guests o.
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Mrs. Lora Murry last Wednesday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmit Brown
have returned home from vac
alton trip in Canada. Mr.. Brown
has taken up his duties at the
Firestone store, where he has been
employed for some time.
Miss Augeline Barrick has re-
ceived her master degree from
0. S. U. Miss Barrick is teacher
in the Plain City school.
Miss Helen Trees left last Tues
day for Cincinnati, where she is
entering Bethesda hospital fol
nurses training. Mr.. and Mrs
L. R. Trees and Dorothy, drove
with her.
Mr.. j. w. Strapp spent Monday