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The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

the Libby Lions Club read a re
port in strong protest against the
attempted plans, mentioning moi
enough time being given for due
consideration, as well as the loss
of the town, agriculture, taxable
property, timber industry, and i'm
provementS.
Until more pertinent facts are
determined, Mr.. Barkee said the
Club would go on record as being
opposed.
Walter Neils, vice-president of
the j. Neils Lbr Co, and also vice
president of the Montana Power &
Light Co., Troy, rose and said he
concurred with the three immed-
lately preceding speakers.
James Mahoney, chairman OF
the Board of County Commission
ers, stated: This county is already
rs per cent federally owned; any
dam on the Kootenai, either up
stream or down, will completely
wreck the tax structure of this
county"
Next to express an opinion was
Hans Walchli, Kalispell attorney.
He expressed various reasons and
asked several pertinent questions
the project. MIR. Wal
chill pointed out to the submitters
of the plans, that it is almost inn
possible to express a fair opinion
without more details being avail
able.
At this time Colonel Hewitt sug-
gested it was very possible that the
towns and rebuilt
railroad line would be superior 70
those now in existence. He also
said the dam should be an induce
ment for outside industry to locate
in this area. He then agreed that
irrigation as a benefit TO this COM
was a minor issue.
In the course of discussion in
which both Mr.. Walchli and Mr.
Neils conferred with the Colonel,
the matter of compensation from
the government for destruction in
was a main point. Colonel
Hewitt stated he was unable to say
just what compensation could be
expected but the Government would
conform to any laws existing at
the time of settlement.
Larry Bellows drew forth an in
.eresting answer from Colonel HeW-
tt when he asked whether it |
would be advisable for The Mon |
ana Light g. Power Co of Troy, /
If which he is manager, to continue
he extensive improvement now be-
ng made, if it was to be destroyed I
n the near future. The Colonel |
assured him that five years would I
PASS before anything was definite,
md a less optimistic view would |
,ut the time of beginning of con-
truction at 10, is, and possibly 90 1
II more years distant.
Senator D. F. Fewkes, represen-
ing the Troy district, during dis
ussion with the Colonel brought /
o light the certainty that interested
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

One of the points stressed by
Mr. Hanson is that there are ap-
prOximately 5000 people in the at
/ fected area, tWo-thirds Of whom de-
rive their income from timber prod
ucts, which would be greatly af-
fected by the proposals. Mr.. Thomas
later stated that the amount of tim
Der involved was in infintesimal
that it was of no consequence. Trans
portation at present is 25 per cent
by rail and rs per cent by truck.
according to Mr.. Hanson, with stable
plans already formulated for great
improvement in this line as time
passes. Were we to have an arti-
fetal lake, the expense of cOnstruc-
ting two roads, to take in both sides
of the lake, to replace those along
the valley bottom, would incur much
expense. He said valley roads are
much cheaper 10 build than roads
or rail lines that would necessarily
have to be cut into rocky hillsides.
He suggested the replacement cost
would increase expenses of such
construction possibly 10 times what
it is at present.
Mr.. Hanson touched on the Can
adian angle of the question, sug-
costing that at least seven bridges
would have to be replaced and many
ranches and towns necessary for
harvesting of trees be relocated.
The stability of transportation in
the future must be assured, Mr..
said, and must not be an
added burden. Water transportation
is less stable than present modes, as
now seen, he stated. It is common
belief that water transportation is
cheaper, but with water down sea-
as would be the case, much
deterioration in logs takes place
while lying on muddy flats wait
ing for water to raise, or while
lying in shallow water, for high
water and satisfactory transporta-
ton. 1t has been proven, he said,
that seven per cent of pine logs
sink after lying in water for few
weeks or months.
Another point of interest in this
vicinity, which was brought out by
the Forest Service delegate, was the
to us of big game range.
He said it was greatly threatened
by the conversion of the Kootenai
Valley into an artificial lake.
AS a closing comment, Mr. Han !
son reminded his audience that |
benefits which would be derived |
from the dam must be weighed a
gainst the cost of rebuilding the
as well as the other
points he had brought out
Representing the local CONNER
,ial Club (Chamber of Commerce) /
Paul Church read a report from
hat organization which was strong /
y opposed to such dams being con-
;tructed at any of the sites suggested
~ the engineers because of loss of
owns, loss of transportation, loss
If the lumber industry and loss of |
axable valuation
Earl ]. Barkee, representative of
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KOOTENAI DAM HEARING
Continued from Page Three

cussion, either agreeable or con
trary to their proposals. He sug-
gested that the public keep in mind
that none of the plans are as yet
final; that data collected by those
interested will later be added
which would enable citizens to bet
ter understand the pro and con OF
the proposals. He also reminded
his listeners that were the site which
would effect Canada chosen, she
would have to be considered in
the final step. It was his sugges-
ton that after discussion, various
interested organizations and indivi
duals write the District Engineer in
Seattle, their views, all of which
will become a part of the report
submitted to Congress in about two
years.
Colonel Hewitt emphasized he
must submit a plan to Congress re-
gardless of public opinion, but that
If views are expressed in writing
on which site meets with the great
est approval the attitude of the con-
cerned public will have much bear
ing on the decision and definite
time the plan will carry through.
Fred Buck, representing Cover
nor Ford and the State Engineer
ing office of Montana, spoke a few
words, suggesting that we voice our
views and feel free to call upon
the State Engineering office for any
assistance desired.
Speaking in the interest of the
state of Idaho, Mr.. Culp said their
main interest is in agricultural de-
Velopment below Boomers Ferry,
and flood control. They naturally
will endorse which ever site will
benefit the greatest number of
people
Colonel Hewitt then stated that
the plan must be sent to the Gov
errors of the states involved and
that the Government cannot sub
scribe if the plans are not, favorable
with the populace, the Governors
determining whether or not it is
favorable.
Regional Forester P. D. Hanson,
Missoula, read a report submitted
by the Forest Service which com
piled facts gathered at the Kalis-
pell meeting previously, although
he made it known that the service
felt details are as yet too incom-
plete for the department to do JUS
tice in expressing a final opinion.
1t is their contention that no pre-
vious knowledge, until the Kalis-
pell meeting, was received and that
they were hardly ready to indicate
the proposals are agreeable
or disagreeable.
In his report, Mr.. Hanson brought
out that local. as well as national
welfare benefit where natural re-
are threatened, is to be con-
that unless applied locally,
and natural resources are protected,
there can be no benefit.
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/ parties will have another chance
20 make protests or agreements a
gain at formal meeting. He said
that ms own personal opinion is
that the project would be one of
destruction einstead of betterment
for the valley, and that concerned
peoples should. take into considera-
ton whether or not the benefits to
be derived excelled the present
assets.
The unrest and uncertainty caused
by rumors of the construction of
a dam IN this locality was brought
up by Don Hargreaves. He con-
tends people. generally, are hest
tatlng to improve their property
because they are not certain that
It would be of any value if it has
to be removed in the near future
Colonel Hewitt told Mr.. Hargreaves
ne could rest assured that compen-
sation would be made, and it would
likely be fair settlement.
Miss lnez Ratekin, county librar-
ian, suggested to Colonel Hewitt
il would only be fair that more pub
Lefty on the proposed details be
given the public before the next
SO they could be prepared
to answer or ask questions.
Somewhat adverse with previous
opinions, was that of Joe
Devitch of Troy, who stated en-
that he was for the con-
structlon of a dam because of neces-
sity for National Defense. Mr..
DpVitCb q veteran caid during tha
last war we would have fought a
losing battle were it not for Ma
tional Security assured by iva and
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

write the District Engineer. Seasa
to let them know which site meets
with the most favor. A months
period should be sufficient time ssm
get in all views he said.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1947-04-24

Coulee. He expressed a belief that
a REPETITION of those circumstances
is almost inevitable.
AS a parting reminder Colonel
Hewitt suggested that all interested
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16
Miss GuHey Gives
Artistic Program
AT Pidno Recital

The presentation by mrs. r. V.
Ainsworth, director of piano at
the Pascagoula highs school. of
Miss Ann Gulley in piano recital
Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock,
was one of the interesting events
Of the early week.
The recital took place in the
high school auditorium, the stage
of which was beautifully decor
ated with baskets of gladio1i.
Miss Gulley was ably assisted
by Miss Katherine Wright who
gave two v%ocals, and by a group
of high school girls wearing for
NAL gowns who served as ush-
ers. They were Misses Gene
Swartwout, Irene Virgins, Billie
Bragg Herring, Faye Lewis,
Elaine Avara and Dolores Byrd.
Mrs. Ainsworth presided at one
of the pianos in duo numbers
with Miss Gulley.
The entire program was beau-
tifully given and each number
was appreciatively received by
those attending.
The program was as follows:
"The Rosary (Nevin); Rus
sian Concerto. OPP. 10. (Rachman-
inoff) arranged by Sehaum;
Dance Date" reading, Miss Gull
ley: Voice, "Elegie" (Massenet)
Miss Wright; Sonata III. First
Movement" (Mozar); "Gondol,
iere. A Day in Venice (Nevin),
second piano part arranged by
Sutro: "The Fleet Goes BY" Read
ing. Miss Gulley; voice will
You Remember Me" (Romberg),
Niiss wright; "Mardi Gras, iron,
Mississippi Suite" (Grofel, Miss
Gullev.
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Bonnie Chapel

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Fletcher Of
Biloxi vfsited relatives here We'd
nesday.
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Faux and
son, Dean. were business visit
ofs to Ocean Springs and Pas
cag7ula on Tuesday.
Jim Ramsey visited in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. Z. Fletcher
Wednesday.
Eddie Brown Is home after
spending Tire school session with
his sister in st. Martin.
Tavern Fletcher spent last
weekend with his parents, Mr..
gnd Mrs. w. Z. Fletcher. Mrs.
Tavern Fletcher is spending q
few weeks with her parents in
Virginia.
Little Alta Fern Brown is
spending her summer vacation
with her sister, Mrs. James La
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16
News From Orange Grove =.
Mrs. Mccormack Has WSCS Meeting;
Youth Fellowship To Be Organized

The Woman's Society of Chris
tian Service held their regular
meeting Monday. The program
was taken from the World Out
look" and "The Methodist Wo-
man" Mrs. J. T. Mccormack was
in charge of the program and the
devotional was given by Mrs. w.
C. Mcclellan, Eleven members
attended.
M. G. Seaman and Delmas
Walker gave a weiner roast at
the formers home Tuesday night
for their many friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Roberts
and three children returned home
last week after a months stay
with Mr.. Roberts sister.
Mrs. Henry d. Taylor under
went an operation at the Jack
son County hospital last week.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16
Brownie Scouts
Hosts At Party
For Mothers

The mothers Of members o.
Brownie Girl Scout Troop No.
were given an Illustration how
Brownie regular meeting Is
Conducted when they were guest.
ht a party Saturday afternoon
ht Lincoln Hall.
A regular Brownie Scout meet
ing was conducted as a feature
bf the party with Nancy Peter
Bon. president, presiding. The
meeting was opened By the sing
ing OF America and giving Of
4he pledge 10 tho flag, after which
4he Brownie promise was rem
bered in unison, and the Brownie
song sung. The roll was called
by Ann Quinn, secretary.
Following the meeting refresh
rnents were served from a beau
aifully appointed table laid WITH
q lace cloth. A bowl Of sweat
heart roses grared the center with
various garden flowers along It's
length. A corsage of Rladiolus
hyas presented to each mother,
and the children brought a hand
kerchief in remembrance Of
Mothers Day.
AS each child answered the
roll call, she introduced her
mother and presented ter with
the corsage and gift.
Refreshments were served to
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16
Opie Dan Hyatt
Dies Sunday After
Prolonged Illness

Opie Dan Hyatt, 33 years old,
died at his residence in Moss
Point Sunday after having been
III for some time. Funeral serv-
ices were conducted Monday at
2:30 p. m. at the Fails Funeral
Home in Moss Point with inter
ment in Union cemetery.
A native of Wayne County, he
had made his home in Moss
Point for several years.
He is survived by his widow:
three sons, Otis A. Denny and
Percy RAY; his father, w. D.
Hyatt of Whistler, Ala; and a
sister. Mrs. Bearl Hightower of
Moss Point.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16

mey, OF Latimer.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. II. Wilson and
son, Kenneth. spent Sunday with
Mrs. Wilson's parents. Mr. and
Mrs. John Williams of Helena.
Mr.. and Mrs. Boyd Keith and
children spent Saturday after
noon in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Parker of Fort Bayou.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eustis Reeves and
daughter we're guests in the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Reeves
Sunday,
Rev. Walters preached an in
spring sermon here Sunday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Il. Fletcher
spent Saturday in the home of
their son, Tavern, in Biloxi. La
Vern is suffering from a knee
injury which he received while
serving in the South Pacific with
the armed forces.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Faulk and
daughter, Rose Mary, were Sun
day afternoon guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Holden
and son, Douglas, were Sunday
quests of Mr.. and Mrs. S. f. vii.
son.
Mr.. r. d. Etherton of dIber-
vile was a weekend guest in the
home of MI. and Mrs. L, A
Faulk.
Sunday guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Eddie Wilson were Mrs. Flor
enee Berry and daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. +. Havens, Jr
and son, Ray, were weekend
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. L
Havens, ST..
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16

Tire Kreole Youth Fellowship
members put on a very inspir-
ing program at the Methodist
church Sunday evening.
The vacation Bible school be-
gan Monday at the Methodist
church and will continue through
Friday.
Francis Jones, Ruth Hill, De-
lores Mcclellan attended the Me
thodist Young Fellowship rally
at Perkinston Friday.
Mrs. Earl Roberts, Charlotte
Jean Mcclellan. Dicky Green,
Frances Lundy, Bobby Lundy
and Roy Hill attended the HUI
ley Methodist church Monday
night. The young people of this
community plan to organize a
Youth Fellowship soon.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16

the following: Mesiames J. l.
Ford, X. c. Gulley. Jr., r. b.
McIlwain, Il. d. Moore. J. Il.
Quinn, ID. w. Reddick w. b.
Robertson and b. w. Stokes.
Brownie Scouts attending were
Ann Ford, Mary Elizabeth Ford,
Marie Grllev, Lila MeIlwain, Pa
fricia Moore, Nancy Peterson.
Judy Peterson, Ann Quinn, Maria
Reddiek. Betty 10 Robertson, Sara
Stokes. Mrs. NJ. r. Peterson aet4
Ell as leader, and Mrs. W. H.
Ford as assistant leader.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Shepard
and children of Mobile visited
Mrs. Shepard's sister. Mrs. Letha
Lundy Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbprn Mash
burn of Moselle spent the week
end with Mrs. Mashburn's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Hill.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16
MOSS POINT wScs

Th women's Society of Chris
tan Service met in the home of
Mrs. John Cirlot of Moss Point
Monday at which time Mrs. Roy
williamson led the study lesson
and Mrs. j.. l.. Golf and Mrs.
Harold Rabby took part ON the
program. The meeting next Mon
day will be held at the church.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16
PIANO RECITAL

On the evening of May %, at
1870 at the Moss Point Community
House, a piano recital will be
presented bv pupils of Mrs.
Amelia G.. Cook. The public is
invited to attend.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1947-05-16

Britain was producing less than
one-third of the food she con-
sumed in 1889.
Evening star., 1947-04-04

Wonderful Easter selection for the many who de-
light in Seamprufes lovely aces embroderes and fine
fagoting for who revel in the fine BurMl rayor
crepes for generous who give the kind of slips
they themselves! Swing-skred and fourgore models
with guaranteed (none on the side to your sill
houetteD and adjustable straps. White she'll Proper
toned Sizes "a to DO.
KannsI Floor
Nogales international., 1947-04-25
Lydia Espinoza
To Marry
HumbertO Gonzalez

Attorney and Mrs. Manuel F. Es-
pinoza of Nogales, Sonora, have
announced the engagement of their
lovely daughter, Lydia, to Hunberto
Gonzalez, the wedding to take place
on June l at the Church of the I'm
maculate Conception in Nogales,
Sonora.
The bride-to-be attended schools
in Mexico City and is a graduate
of Nogales High School.
Gonzalez graduated from Nogales
High School in 1914 where he was
student body president his last
year. He then served in the Navy
at HAWAI- until entering the Uni
versity of Arizona last summer. He
was recently named on the Univer-
sity of Arizona's honor list.
The couple will make their home
in Palo Alto, California, where the
bridegroom-t -to-be will attend medi-
cal school at Stanford in Septem-
ber.
Nogales international., 1947-04-25
Luncheon At
Cauern In Honor
OF Visitors

Miss Lillian Mooney, national ex-
tension secretary OF junior clubs Of
the General Federation of Woman's S
Clubs, of Ewing, KY, and Mrs. w.
j. Sutter of Globe, who is past jun
ior president of the Arizona fedora
ton, who were visitors here last
week, were honored by members of
the local club with luncheon at
the Cavern Cafe a week ago Thurs
day noon. To add color to the af-
fair "Chino Poblano" costumes were
worn by members here.
Those attending were Miss Joan
Ashby, Mrs. F. T. Floto of Indian
apolis, Indiana, Mrs. r. N. Gum of
Phoenix and Mesdames Charles S.
Smith, H. G.. Medlen, Cliff Amos,
Vivian Allen, Lloyd Gryce, Hillie
Capin, Dave Levy, Amelia Mascar-
enas, L. j.. Gayman, z. B. Noon,
Walter Noon, j. S. Gonzalez, j..
Kahen and the honor guests.
Nogales international., 1947-04-25

land, Oregon, and lived in San
Francisco before coming to NogaleS
three and one-half years ago. She
was graduated from Star of the Sea
Academy, grade school in San Fran
cisco, and spent three years attend
ing Nogales High School from which
she was graduated in 1916.
While in High School Miss HUI
burt was member of The Maroon
Masque, dramatic club, a member
of the staff of the Apache Warcry,
and drum majorette in the drill
team.
She was also member of the high
school chorus and sang many times
ats public gatherings. She is the
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hulburt and is at present attending
Cox Commercial School in Tucson.
MI. Chatham is the only son of
Assistant Collector of Customs and
Mrs. H. r. Chatham, 148 West
street, and a grandson of Mrs. Lii
lian Chenoweth Chatham and the
late j. j. Chatham, members Of
well known and highly respected
pioneer families of this city. He
was born here and attended grade
school and Nogales High School,
from which he was graduated in
May 1945. He was a three year let
terman in high school football, a
member of the P & S Club and the
Letterman's Club. He enlisted in
the United States Navy in July 1945
and served until August 1916.
In September he enrolled at the
University of Arizona at Tucson
where he is majoring in business
administration and intends contin-
uing his studies
Nogales international., 1947-04-25
Run,my Party
In Honor Of
Mrs. Parsons

Mrs. Amy Philips will entertain
tomorrow afternoon at her home on
Crawford street with a rummy party
honoring Mrs. Givon Parsons of
Brownsville, Texas. Refreshments
will be served during the afternoon.
Those invited are Miss Jacobine
KieWel, Miss Nina Robert and Mes
danes E. G. Houle, J. V. Robins,
w. G. Taylor, Jr, Joe Santoyo, M.
w. Lewis, Adolfo Dominguez, Ben
zweig, Charles S. Smith, G. B.
Wilde, E. A. Titcomb and Mrs. John
w. Phillips and the guest of honor.
R4aaa%&Aa
Nogales international., 1947-04-25
Miss Hudgiin
To Marry
Richard Roark

The engagement Of Miss Jean
Marie Hudgin, charming young
daughter of Mrs. Marie Hudgin and
the late Mayor Louis Hudgin, and
Richard Bruce Roark, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Blain w. Roark of Gar
dena, California, formerly of No
gales, has been announced, the we'd
ding to take place at 3 pm. May
18th at Hedrick Chapel, First Meth
odist Church, in Tucson.
Miss Hudgin was born and reared
in Nogales where she attended
school, graduating from Nogales
High School in 1945. She is a mem
ber of the Order Of Rainbow for
Girls and a graduate of Cox Com
mercial School of Tucson. Mrs.
Hudgin and family moved to Tucson
several months ago.
Mr.. Roark graduated from Nogales
High School in 1889 and attended
the University of Arizona until he
joined the army, serving with the
7th Cavalry in the Southwest Pa
cific 28 months. He is now employ
ed at the Hudgin Airport in Tucson.
The couple plan to make their home
in Tucson.
Both the bride-elect and the
bridegroom -to-be are members of
highly respected pioneer families Of
this city.
Nogales international., 1947-04-25
Zweigs Hosts In
Honor Of
Texas Visitor

AS courtesy to Mr.. and Mrs.
Givon Parsons of Brownsville, Tex,
former residents of NogaleS, who
are visitors here, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Zweig entertained group Saturday
evening with cocktails and dinner
at their home, 555 Crawford street.
Those present were Miss Jacobine
KieWel, Miss Nina Robert, Mrs.
Amy Phillips, Antonio Certosimo,
John Certosimo of New York City,
George Martin, Frank Nickel and
the host and hostess.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Hillie Capin left
Tuesday to spend week vacation
ing at Phoenix.
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Mrs. R. T. Frazier spent Tuesday
in Tucson visiting her daughter,
Miss Martha Ann Frazier, at the
University of Arizona.
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Miss Martha Ann Frazier, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. R. T. Frazier,
has invited Is of her sorority sisters
Gamma Phi Beta) from the uni
versity at Tucson, to be her house
guests May and 4, during the
fiesta.
Nogales international., 1947-04-25
Mrs. Amy Phillips
Surprised
On Birthday

Mrs. Amy Phillips was happily
surprised wednesday afternoon
when friends and neighbors called
at her home on Crawford street to
wish her a happy birthday and en-
joy birthday cake and coffee.
Those calling were Miss Nina
Robert and Mesdames E. G. Houle,
Ben Zweig, NJ W. Lewis. Charles S.
Smith, Joe Santoyo, E. A. Titcomb,
Givon Parsons of Brownsville, Tex,
John w. Phillips, G. B. Wilde, J. v.
Robins, w. c. Taylor, Jr.
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Mrs. Lon Bellman and Mrs. Frank
Lamma returned Saturday from
Phoenix where they attended the
Grand Chapter of the Order of
Eastern Star. Mrs. Bellman was
appointed Grand Lecturer of the
Grand Chapter of O.E.S. of the
state of Arizona, at the meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Good
friend (Clarice Chernin) of Tucson
were here last weekend.