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Evening star., 1947-04-16
Ms. Stella B. Sears,
|0f Pioneer American
Family, Dies al %

Funeral services for Mrs. Stella
Bigelow Sears, 80, resident Of
Washington for the last so years,
who died Monday night at nurs-
ing home here, viii be held at 2
pm. Friday.
The services will be neld in the
Hines funeral home, 290l Four
steenth street NV. Burial will be
in the family plot at Fort Lincoln
Cemetery.
A descendant OF John Bigelow,
who came to this country around
the middle of the 17th century, Mrs.
Sears was a native Of Waukon,
Iowa, where her parents, one Of
Iowa's pioneer families, had lived
for many years before she was
born.
Shs was the widow of William
God Sears, who was a descendant
Of Judge william Goff, one Of the
men who condemned King Charles
I Of England to death. During the
reign OF Charles IT,. Mr.. Goff es-
capped to America and, according
to family tradition, was the leader
of group Of settlers who success
fully repelled an Indian attack or
the town of Hadley, Mass, around
I17oQ
Mr.. Sears, who died about 2(
years ago, was a pioneer railroad
builder in Vermont and later was
associated with cotton trading firm
Mrs. Sears was member Of the
Daughters OF the American Revolu-
tion, the Daughters Of the Founders
and Patriots of America, the Danes
OF the Magma Carta and the Daugh-
ters Of 1872. She lived at 81 Oh.
servatory Circle NV.
Surviving are a son, Craig Evans
Sears, San Francisco: two grand
sons, Lisle Sears Gardiner, Fire.
baugh, Calf, and Charles Mino,
Blacdord III, st. Petersburg, Fla.
a former Washington resident, who
edited the recent book, Letters
From Lees Army: a granddaugh-
ter, Mrs. Winifred Freiot Con.
raids, 1920 Custer road, Bethesda
and four great grandchildren.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Judge Casey to Address
Foundry Church Forum

Judge Walter ]. Casey Of the
Municipal Court will be the speak
er at the first Of the evening forums
on "Your Church and Your Com
munity" at Foundry Methodist
Church.
Judge Casey will speak on "Your
Church and Alcoholism" ut 8 pm.
today in the church. The public is
invited.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Indionu Editor Dies

MARIINSVILLE, Ind, April Il
R.-Harry ]. Martin, a, widely
known newspaper editor and pub
Usher, died last night. A former
president Of the Indiana RepubH-
can Editorial Association, he re-
tired in March, 1916, as editor and
publisher Of the Martinsville Re-
publican and the Martinsville Daily
Reporter, which he purchased In
1912.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Garna nf Chunks

SMITH, WILLIAM z. fBILL). The fam
wish to express our deep appreciation to
the many friends and relatives for their
kindness during bis illness and sympathy
cards and floral tributes during our recent
HIS WIDOW, MARY C. SMITH; MOTHER.
ELLA C. SMITH, AND SISTER, ANNA r.
IRONS. AND CHILDREN. 16
WHITE, ALEXANDER L. The family Of
the late ALEXANDER L. WHITE wish to
thank the pastor of the Lincoln Temple
Congregational Church. relatives and many
friends for their kindness and beautiful
floral tributes at the passing OF our hus-
band and brother
WIFE. NELLIE WHITE; SISTERS, IDA
MADISON AND MARY MERRITT
Evening star., 1947-04-16
Foirfox Gloss to Give Ploy

Sam H. Harris mystery drama,
THE Spider" will be presented by
the senior class of Fairfax High
School IN the school at 8 pm. FRI
day,
Evening star., 1947-04-16
1ra,tha

BASKERVILLE, SYLVIA JocELYN; q, q,
BASKERVILLE of 1882 Morris I'd. Sc, the
devoted aunt. Mrs; Isabella Young; 10y
She also leaves to mourn six aunts, seven
Friends may eall At the above address
neral services THURSDAY, April II; at g
Church. 1900 Morris I'd. Sc. interment
Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Arrange
BLACKSTONE, JAMES NATHANIEL
Suddenly, on Tuesday. April 15. 1947
JAMES NATHANIEL BLACKSTONE. be-
loved husband of Lola d. Blackstone, son
OF Jennie s. and the late Robert D
Blackstone, brother of r. Pinkney, Comdr
Mifiln W. and Robert D. Blackstone. III
Mrs. Joseph D.. Hughes, Ralph H. Black
istone. Mrs. William 8. Orem and Miss Ann
Woodali Blackstone. Friends may call al
the v. L. Speare Funeral Home. 1909 4
st. NV. Funeral services at All Saints
Episcopal Church, st. Marys County, Md.
on Thursday, April II, at 2 pm. Inter
ment church cemetery.
BRANDENBURG, GRAYsoN Z. Or
Tuesday, April IS. I947, at United STATE STATE
e. BRANDENBURG, beloved brother o.
Mrs. Annie e. Hoihrook and John r
Brandeuburg. Services at Chambers Flu
neral Home. 517 11th ST. Sc, on Friday
April 18, at 10 am. Interment Noun
Olivet Cemetery. Frederick, Md. Is
Evening star., 1947-04-16

Objects and Members OF Co
lumbia Lodge. No. 126, L. o.
o. M: Services will be held
at Chambers Funeral Home,
517 l1th st. Sc, Thursday
evening, April II, 1947. at
3 O'Clock sharp, for our
late member, GRAYSON E.
Evening star., 1947-04-16
CEMETERY LOTS.

BEAUTHUL 8 SITES, Catholic section 81.
CEDAR HILL CEMETERY, bargain for
cash. FIR. 2764. 16s
CEMETERY Lot for sale. 6 sites, In wash
ington Memorial Park, located on drive:
Evening star., 1947-04-16

CHEEKS. SAMUEL. The officers and
Nk members of Morning Star Lodge,
&1H No. 40. I. B. P. o. E. of W.,
fWNl are requested to attend the Elks'
N~ funeral services for their late
N brother, SAMUEL CHEEKS, at
~ Ralph Barbeur's Funeral Home,
4S K st. ne, Thursday, April
IL, 1947. at 1:30 pm.
CHARLES HUGHES, Exalted Ruler.
STEPHENS JONES. F. Sec.
Evening star., 1947-04-16

BOWMAN, BELLE c. In loving memory
Iof my devoted mother, BELLE c. BOW
MAN who passed to her heavenly home
twelve years ago, April g, 1885.
DEVOTED DAUGHTER, MRS. MARGARET
JONES KING
Evening star., 1947-04-16

CHEEKS. SAMUEL. Departed this. life
On M!onday April a, 1945, at Gallipgsr
CHEEKS, husband of Mrs Alice j. Cheeks,
father Of Robert F. Cheeks. He also leaves
call after 3 pm. Wednesday. April 10, at
Ralph BaIbour's Funeral Home, AZ K st.
ne, where funeral services will be held
Thursday, April II. at 80 PM Inter-
ment Payne's Cemetery. 16
Evening star., 1947-04-16

BRITTLE, JAN1E. Departed TINS he
on Monday. April a. 1947, Miss JAMIE
BRITTLE Of 1446 Swami st. NV. She
Beale, and host of other relatives and
many friends. The remains may be viewed
ida ave. NV, Wednesday. April 16, after s
pm. Funeral services and interment in
Weldon. N. C 16
Evening star., 1947-04-16

HEWlSUN, GEORGE WASHINGTON. On
Wednesday, April 16, 1947. at Suburban
Hospital, Bethesda. Md, GEORGE WASH
INGTON HEWlSON, beloved husband of
Jane E. Hewison of 1882 Leland st., Be-
lthesda-Chevy Chase Funeral Home of
VIM. Reuben Pumphrey. where funeral
services will be held Friday, April 1S, at
10:30 am. Interment Rock Greek Gene
terry II
Evening star., 1947-04-16
GRIFFIN, MARIE GERTRUDE.

Iuesday, April TO, Ig47, MAHlE GEH-
ITRUDE GRIFFIN, beloved wife OF William
|V. Grimm and mother of C.. Vincent Griffin,
Mrs Marie Smith. Sister Mary Aline Of the
Sisters of Mercy and William Robert
1888 22nd st. NV, on Thursday, April II,
lat $40 am. High requiem mass at St.
|Stephens Church at 10 am. Relatives
and friends invited. Interment Mount
Olivet Cemetery. 16
Evening star., 1947-04-16

HAGEH, CAIHEKiNE JUSIINA. On
CATHERINE ]. HAGER, the wife of the
late William F. Hager, Sr.; beloved mother
of Mrs. Mary o. Ohge. William F. Hager,
jr., and Mrs. Marie +. Reiuel Prayers at
Chambers Funeral Home, SIT 11th st.
Sc, on Thursday, APRIL II, at $3.50 am.
Mass at st. Margaret's Catholic Church,
Fort Lincoln Cemetery IT
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-11
ALASKA PIONEER
 E DEAD, SEATTLE

SEATTLE. Nov 1l-tR-Henry S6mers Smith, Alaska pioneer and later president of Coast Wood Pro- ducts Compa'.y in Seattle. died Mcnday after long Illness. He vas TT.
 Mrs. Smith was born in Mon mouth, III. He went to Alaska in .o98 and was in business in Fair banks and in Dawson, Y. T., for rine years. Founding the Coast Wood Product Company in Seattle, he was it's head until his retirement three years aso.
 He is survived by his widow, Mrs Lenore Kirn smith, at the family home, two daughters. Lenore C.. Smith, Los Angeles and Mrs Gene A Graves. Tokyo; three sisters, Mrs. owen Kelly Kirkwood, H.; Mrs Herbert Gyldley and Mrs. Har- " Tyler. botf Of Villisca. Ia; two brothers, Edward J Smith, Port land. and Monroe Smith, Grand Is- land, Neb., anG two granddaughters.
 Funeral serv1ces will be held Thursday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-11
"5IG" pAUL50N
 E FOUND DEAD

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Nov 1--lR
 The body of Sigurd (Sig) Paul. son, 75, pioneer Alaska prospector and discoverer of the famed Good news Bay properties, was found Sun day in his noted room, where he had been living since his health began to fail several months ago
 Dr. Paul B. Haggland, examining physician, said Paulson's death apparently was due to natural causes.
 Born in Aalsund. Norway, Paul. son worked in Australia and Brit ish Columbia as miner and fish erman before joining the Klondike stampede in 1898 He operated the roadhouse Ophir in the Kuskokwim area for many years and was a member of the Ophir Igloo, Pio- neers of Alaska.
 Funeral arrangements will be completed on the arrival of his widow, Mrs Marion Paulson, from San Francisco.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-11
rn1istice Dav Obseruance Led By President
MARSHALL I TIFIES
 ABOUT PLAN

WASHINGTON, Nov, 11.--tP- Secretary of State Marshall testi- fled today it i3 vital that Germany's economy be restored to the point where its people can become self supporting and contribute to Eur ope's economy.
 The Secretary of State told the Senate Foreign Relations Commit tee he has no doubt that propa- eanda atteml ss will be made to convince the people of Europe that any such reblilding of Germany threatens France and Italy.
 But he expressed confidence that the United States, in administering a rcposed long range recovery pro- gram will be ahle to overcome this "perversion Of facts.
 Marshall brought up the question of German economy after he had told the Senators that S60,000,000 in cid will be needed for China be- fore next July l. in addition to S2,- 597 ,00C GOO for European countries and occupation costs This makes a total of S2,657 100000 for all foreign aid programs through the first half of 1948, the Secretary said.
 Tt is vital that the economy of Germany be restored, keeping in mind protection against it's rebuild- ing it's war potential Marshall saiG. Germany must be made self supporting and able to contribute to the economy of Europe" Apparently alluding to the pre- sent failure ot the major Allies to agree on a future course in Ger mary. Marshall said that 'the pre- sent situation doesn't require much description"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-11
BOMB MADE BY S0vIET5
 IN SIBERIA
Twelve and One half Lb. Explosive Set Off : Ex-
 pIosion Heard 20 Miles

PARIS, Nov 1.-The extreme rightist newspaper LIntransigeant declared in a d!snatch from Prague today that Russian scientists ex- [ loded a smal! sampoe atom bomb fast June i'll Siberia.
 The copyrighted article, written by John Grlsgs. said one 12ia- pound bomb of type being made at "Atomgradh' deep ill Siberia, was exploded at 10 am. June 15 near the Amlr River, not far from Irkutsk. It sad the explosion was heard for 20 niles. Top Soviet mil ltary men were reported among a group of 280 official witnesses.
 The account declared that the first test was made after the mo- mentary disgrace" of Peter Kapitza, award winning Soviet nuclear sci cntist, who was replaced by Sergei Vavilov as head of the Soviet nu- clear research organization, known ;.s Service l1G."
 u. s. Sen Brian McMahon eD-Connl, former head of the Sem f-ate-Heuse Atomic Energy Commis- sicn, declared Jan. 27 he suspected Russia was developing an atomic fission plan beyond the Oral Mountains. He cited at the time a news report from the Soviet Union mat Kapitza had been sent to Si- beria as punishment for some crime. McMahon said it seems obvious to me that a more likely explanation 5 that Kapitza is now busily at york behind the Urals construct ing an atomic fission plant.')
 Griggs' disnatch quoted as auth ority information transmitted from Moscow" to confidential sources Griggs said he was told Russian scientists consider the Soviet Union five years behind America" in de- yelopment of production belt meth eds
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-11
JUSTICE SAYS
 COURT RULING IS AB5URD|TY
Jackson Speaks for Su- preme Court Minority
 on Crop Insurance

WASHINGTON Nov 11.-R- Justice Jackson slapped "an ab- surdity" label today on ruling by i've Supreme Court colleagues that a farmer buying Federal crop in eurance must keep informed on regulations in the Federal Register"
 If the farmer, Jackson said, were to read this voluminous and dull as it is issued from time to time in order to make sure whether anything has been promul- gated that affects his rights, he would never need crop insurance, for he would never get time to plant any crops"
 Jackson wrote the dissent to a 5-4 decision in which Justice Frankfurter spoke for the majority. Justice Douglas joined in Jack sons view. While Black and Rut- ledge dissented without writing an opinion.
 Frankfurter's majority ruling said the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation need not pay S3,96O to Merrill Brothers, a farming firm in Bonneville County, Idaho, be- cause of the faiure of 1945 wheat crop
 Federal Crop Insurance argued that, under its contract with the Meirills, spring wheat reseeded in 400 acres of winter wheat acreage was not eligible for insurance.
 The court ne jority agreed With this argument and said the govern ment's regulation was publicly list ed in the Federal Register'-a oaily computation of government orders and regulations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-11
THREE ABOARD
 WRECKED PLANE
 RESCUED QUICKLY

FAIRBANKS Alaska, Nov. H. men aboard wrecked tri-motored plane owned by the Northern Consolidated Airlines were brought safely to Fairbanks within four hours Of the time their craft crash-landed in snow dunes near Nenana after failure of two en- zines.
 The swift rescue of pilot Elmer Nicholson and passengers Billy An arook, Bethel and Frank Gregory, Holy Cross, was accomplished by two Nenana fliers, Al Wright ana Roy Delaney, who set their small ski-equipped planes down within ECO yards of the demolished trans port. None of the trio was injured.
 Nicholson sfld he was unable to explain the sudden engine trouble. He and his two passengers prepared todav to resume their flight to Kus- kokwim River points.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-11
US. I5 VIEWED
 5U5pI(I0U5LY FRokABR0AD
Wallace Urges Relief Agency to AIIaY Dis
 trust of America

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1l.-lR,- Only the establishment of an in- ternational relief agency could clear the United States of the sus- picions with which this country is viewed abroad, Henry A. Wallace last night, told an overflow crowd of 4,000 at Syria Mosque.
 Despite our protestations of dis interest in the internal politics of other countries" the former Vice President and Cabinet member said in his speech delivered under the sponsorship of the Progressive Citi- zens of America. we are viewed with suspicion abroad.
 International administration of relief could clear us of such charg- es It could lay the foundation for genuine reconstruction of Eu- ropean economy"
 His talk was delivered a few minutes after Dr. Frank Kingdom, co-chairman of the Progressive Citizens of America, appealed to the audience for contributions from people who want to see Henry A. Wallace elected President"
 Donations estimated at $5,000 in all were gathered but Wallace, who entered the auditorium while the fund collection was in progress, took no part in the appeal and made no mention of being a Pres idential candidate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-11
Fashions 5 Dar|ings Display
 Bosoms al Grand Opening,
 Metropolitan Opera Season

NEW YORK, Nov 11.-CRl-Bos- oms attracted more attention than "bravos' last night as the Metro politan opera opened it's 63rd sea- son with enough l00-watt diamonds in the glittering audience to pale the house lights.
 The New Look" was reflected in number of daringly low cut eve ming dresses that brough wolf calls from bystanders assembled in the lobby and on the streets to watch fashions darlings parade into the diamond horseshoe tier.
 There were acres of white ermine enough to snowblind a careless man-subdued only by the tawny simplicity of broad expenses of ex- pensive mink.
 As is usual in the pomp of open ing night at the old Met, the cast of Verdis gaudy "The Masked Ball' played second fiddle to the spec tators, gathered in splendor for the kickoff of New York's social sea- son.
 It was less an event for music lovers than one for style fans and those who enjoy the pageantry of wealth.
 Manhattan's aging society dow ager, Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, was absent in Hot Springs, Ark, for the second successive year, but in the hejeweled throng were hum dreds of others of note-from Broadway to Park Avenue.
 There were the Duchess of Tal- leyrand Argentine Ambassador Oscar Ivanissevich; MT and Mrs. Walter Chrysler, Jr.; Thomas J.. Watson, the business machine man, and Mrs Watson; Mrs. warren Austin, wife of the chief U. S. delegate to the United Nations; opera singers Gladys Swarthout and Dorothy Kristen, and Frank Sinatra, who also sings.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-11
THEME OF DAY GIVEN
 TO NATION
Truman and Other Speak CTS Take Preparedness
 as Days Keynote
By The Associated Press


 President Truman led the nation today in paying homage to the men and women who gave their lives for the United States in times of war.
 In ohservances in many cites throughout the country marking the anniversary of the end Of World War One, military and civ ilian leaders stressed the theme of preparedness as a means of in surfing peace.
 The President arranged to lay a wreath at the tomb of the un- known soldier in the traditional Armistice Day memorial services at Arlington National Cemetery.
 Detachments from the Army Navy and Marines were assigned to take part in the ceremonies sponsored by the American Legion. Speakers included Secretary ot the Navy John L. Sullivan, James F. O'Neil, National Commander of the American Legion, and Mrs, Lee w Hutton of Excelsior, Minn., the national president of the Legion Auxiliary.
 Secretary of the Army Kenneth c. Royal went to Philadelphia to speak in Independence Hall; It. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger, Com mander of the Occupation Army in Japan, was featured speaker in ceremonies at Cincinnati, and Rear Admiral Oswald s. Colcloughm, Judge Advocate of the Navy, spoke at Scranton, Pa.
 Fleet Admiral Chester w. Nimitz said in an Armistice Day state ment that a strong, well equip ped Army, Navy and Air Force" is necessary to assure Americans That the peace gained for us by the heroic sacrifice of the men and women of both World Wars is preserved in the ideals for which they fought.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-11
LAF0LLETTE, JR.,
 MAY BE HEAD OF
 EUROPE PROGRAM
Decision Must Be Made, However, Regarding
 Aid Agency

WASHINGTON. Nov. 11.-lR- The name of Robert M. LaFollette, Jr., figured prominently in specu- lation today as the possible Direc- tor of this corntry's projected mul- ti-billion dollar European aid pro- gram.
 Long before there can be any cho.ce of personalities, however, It must be decided whether the so- called Marshall Plan is to be car ried out by a new independnt aeen- cy as pictured by President Tru- mans Citizens Committee or under direct control of the State Depart ment.
 In favoring the new agency ap- preach, the 19-man committee head ed by Secretary of Commerce liar timan propose that the director and board chairman be given vast powers and responsibilities.
 He would have the decisive voice on vital day-to-day decisions on the use of dollars. food and goods as weapons against Communist ex- pansion-the cold war" which the committee denounced as a ruth less "drive to achieve world dom inatlon."
 For a first gear starter the liar riman group said this country should plan to spend 5o.ooo ,0oo including upwards of S3,0oo,O0O,O ,OoO in food and fuel grants that would not be repaid
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-11
Cub Pliers
 Are in Air

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. H. lPl-Cub plane fliers Clifford Evans and George Truman. took off from Elmendorf Fled this forenoon on the 300 mile leo of the round the world flight which will carry them to Edmonton, thence into continental United States.
 The fliers were to go to Fair banks, thence down the Alaska Highway to Whitehorse for sec ond refueling stop.
 The fliers face low ceilings with falling snow and temperatures ranging from 25 degrees above to zero.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-11
200 Earth Shocks In Tanana Valley Since August ,

FAIRBANKS, Alaska. Nov ll.- A publication by the University of Alaska has disclosed Alaska,s Panama Valley has been shaken by more than POO earthquakes since August 5 The student newspaper, Farthest- North Collegian, says the tremors were specially heavy in mid October when they damaged the Alaska railroad and shattered ice in frozen rivers.
 Tine Collegian says the affected areas are in what is known as the Panama Fault Zone However. it adds that violent shocks are a thing of the past because accumu- lated stresses are nearly in equili- brium,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-11
ROBINSON LEADS HOCKEY RANKS IN
 SCORING, A5SI5T5
By The Associated Press

Bill Robinson of the Seattle Iron men, Northern Division, pace mak- CTS in the Pacific Coast hockey league, today was leading both sections of the circuit in scoring and assists.
 The Seattle wingman picked up 13 points on three goals and 10 assists last week to boost his sea- son total to "A points-tWice as many as San Francisco's Joe Ev- ans, individual leader in the South ern Division.
 Ron Pickell of Seattle and George McDermid of San Francisco had the best goal keeper average in each division.
 Armistice Day contests tonight feature Tacoma's first visit to the Southern Division this season. The Rockets, second place in the Northern Division, meet the Oak land Oaks, third place in the Southern Division section.
 Second-place Fresno entertains another Northern Division team, the New Westminster Royals of Canada, and Portland goes to Vancouver.
 Tomorrow night, Tacoma goes to San Francisco, Southern Divis- ion leaders. The Shamrocks have won seven, lost two; Tacoma has won five, lost four.
 Other Wednesday night contests find Oakland at Los Angeles and Portland at Seattle.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-11
DISMISSAL OF (0NTEMpT5 I5
 SOUGHT NOW
Want Action Against Hol- Iywood Actors, Writers,
 Producers Dropped

WASHINGTON, Nov. II. R- Speaker Martin (R-Mass) took un- der consideration today a request that he throw out contempt of Congress moves against 10 Holly wood writers, directors and pro- ducers
 Martin Pepper of Washington and Lester M Levin of New York, counsel for the ten men, made the request during one hour private hearing granted them by the House Speaker.
 The contempt action were ini- tiated by the House Committee on American Activities because the men either refused to answer, or gave what the committee consid- cred unsatisfactory answers, to questions whether they were or have been Communist party mem bers.
 The ten were called as witnesses in the committees inquiry into Communism in Hollywood.
 Under usual procedure. when Congress is not in session, con- tempt recommendation from a committee of the House go to the Speaker who turns them over to the U. s. District Attorney for prosecution. If Congress is in session. the recommendations are put before the House for a vote.
 Arguments
 Pepper and Levin argued to Martin:
 l. That ile should simply re- fuse to certify the committees recommendations to the District Attorney. They contended he has power to do that and thus, in eff feet, squelch the moves against the ten.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-11-11
MRS. MAUD FILKINS IS
 H0USECUEST OF HOMER
 NORDLINGS FOR MONTH

Mrs Maud Filkins, the sister of Mrs. Homer Nordling, is the house. cuest of MT. and Mrs. Nordling. This is the first visit Mrs. Filkins and Mrs. Noroiing nave had togeth- CT for six years. Mrs. Filkins, who is from River Falls, Wis, is spend ing the winter on the west coast, rrsiting Mrs. Nordling and another sister in Seattle.