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Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
TALKS ON FIRE
PREVENTION
William r. Lewis Addresses
ROtarians on Subject of
Insurance
NATIONAL FIRE WEEK

In observance of National Fire
Prevention Week, Smyrna Rotary
Club had as their guest speaker
last Thursday, Mr.. William R.
Lewis of Philadelphia. Mr.. Lewis
addressed the Club on Insurance
and Fire Prevention. He pointed
out that the National Board of Fire
Underwriters, sponsors of the week
has as its aim instruction as to the
ways and means of preventing
fires. Fire loss is a waste of ma
terial, even though covered by in
surance and Americas losses in
1916 were greater than those suf-
fered in England during the two
years of the blitz. Fire, which oc-
cur on an average of one a minute,
are 80 per cent preventable and are
caused largely by defective wiring
and electrical equipment, careless
disposal of waste material, bonfires
and rubbish fires. Mr.. Lewis con-
cluded his talk with the thought,
"A life saved may be yours. j,
Reynolds Pratt was chairman of
the program. Charles L. Harmon
son responded and DR.. R. B. Jones
presided. Raymond T. Maybrey
was the guest of R. w. Slaughter
and James Maloney was the guest
of J. Reynolds Pratt.
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
CANCER CENTER
TO BE SET UP
Propose Examinations For All
State Women Over Forty
Years of Age
TO APPROVE PROPOSAL

1t was announced late last week
that committees of the Delaware
Division, American Cancer Society
is now working out details of the
plan to set up cancer detection
centers in the State. The New
Castle County Medical Society has
expressed its approval of the prin-
ciple of establishing detection CEN
ters. The proposed centers would
differ from those in other states by
offering specialized fast examin-
alton for women of 40 and over.
Under the project, suggested by
the American Cancer Society's
headquarters, every woman in Del
aware in that age group would be
examined twice a year in the
worlds first large-scale attempt to
determine the value of cancer con-
troll methods. Women who can af-
ford to will be asked to pay a
small fee for the examination in an
effort to make the project self
supporting after it gets under way
it was pointed out yesterday
There is a great deal of planning
to be done and great many de-
tails to be worked out before the
centers can be set up and the ex-
aminations can be-" Harry o. Gray
chairman of the Delaware Division
said. However, preliminary plans
have been drawn up, and we are
progressing toward the goal" he
added. Experts of the national
headquarters of the American Can
Ger Society will cooperate in plan
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Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
LIONS QUIZ
LOCAL 'EXPERTS'
Information Please" Program
Presented at Smyrna
Lions Club
DISCUSS BALL GAME

Featured at the Smyrna Lions
Club meeting on Monday night was
an Information Please" program
with the experts" answering ques-
tions presented by the committee
on Lions education. With Warner
w. Price, Jr., acting as Clifton
Fadiman," Francis Gebhart as
John Keiran," Fred Williams as
Franklin P. Adams" and Charles
M. Gee as special guest star, the
experts" were never stumped and
the program proved stimulating
and instructive. Frank Greenwell
presided and showed the charter,
which had been framed under the
direction of Joseph Jefferson, and
which will hang at The Wayside
Inn. A report on the activities of
the safety committee was given by
Larry Call, who told of the cooper
alton the committee received when
the members presented the project
of safety markings for the streets
before the Town Cocncil. The work
of marking safety crossings is now
going forward in Smyrna. Reports
We're heard from Francis Gebhart,
in charge of advertising in the pro-
grams for the benefit ball-game on
Sunday; from John w. Jacobs, Jr.,
who said that the Chamber of
Commerce softball trophy would be
awarded during the game; also
many prize awards between inn
ings. Charles Gee, chairman for
tickets, made a brief report, and
bud" Dietrich, chairman of pub
1icity committee, reported that
plans for placing of posters and
distribution of same in Smyrna and
other Kent County communities,
as well as newspaper publicity had
been taken care of. Suggestions
for a speaker for the father and
son night may be handed to John
Fearon. The invocation was given
by Joseph jefferson. The board of
directors will meet on Tuesday, Oc-
tober IA at 7:30 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
RALLY DAY AT CLAYTON
st. Paul Methodist Church Plans
Special Service

SpecldI service
Rally Day Services will be held
at st. Paul Methodist Church,
Sunday, October 18th. The attend
ance goal for the Sunday School is
125. A week of visitation will be
conducted to enlist the full enroll
ment for a ten week effort starting
with Rally Day. Two contests will
be carried on simultaneously: one
between the children's division and
the youth division; the other be-
tween the men and women in the
adult department. They will run
for ten Sundays and the two losing
groups will do the serving at the
Sunday School party at the close
of the contests. Every scholar is
urged to be present Sunday. The
morning worship service, which is
a continuation of the Rally Day
effort, at 11.00 A. M. will featurt
an address by J. Reynolds Pratt,
Sunday School Superintendent, on
the subject: "It's Time For Action"
and special singing by Mr.. Edward
Scanlon, we'll known tenor singer
of Dover and the Junior Choir of
st. Paul Church. The public is
cordially invited to attend.
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED
Wood Burris

Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Burris of
Clayton have announced the mar
riage of their daughter, Katherine
Frances to Mr.. Edward B. Wood
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Nesbert S.
Wood of Clayton on Saturday, Oc-
tober at 8 p. m. They were mar
ried in the Parsonage by Rev. r,
w. Kirwan. Miss Ruth Hill and
Mr.. Robert H. Talbot, Jr., were
their only attendants. The bride
wore a biege dress with brown ac-
cessories and an orchid. Miss Hill
wore brown dress with brown ac-
cessories and a corsage of red ros-
es and baby's breath. The bride is
a graduate of the John Bassett
Moore High School and attended
Goldey College in Wilmington. She
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STUDENT VETS
INCREASE HERE
Increase Noted in Number of
Veterans Receiving Fed
eral Aid
REDUCE JOB TRAINEES

The number of Delaware veter-
ans receiving school and college
training with the financial aid of
the federal government jumped 81
per cent last month, with the re-
opening of schools, it was reported
Monday by Thomas H. Stilwell,
regional manager of the Veterans
Administration. A total of 679 vet
Grams were listed as receiving in
stitutional training at the end of
August, while 800 We're added in
September, boosting the total at
the end of that month to 1869. The
new figure includes 9S7 veterans in
schools and colleges receiving aid
under provisions of the GI Bill of
Rights, and so others getting fin
ancial assistance under special leg
islation for disabled veterans. Both
groups show increases for the
month, with the G. I. Bill trainees
showing a higher proportionate in
crease. In addition to the 987 in
institutional training under that
law, there are 1871 Delaware vet
Grams of World War II receiving
on-the-job training with federal
financial aid. The number repre-
sents an increase of only II from
the August total. Combining the
two CT bill groups of trainees there
were a total of 1858 Delaware vet
Grams receiving aid through this
law at the end of September. On
the-job trainees under the special
law for disabled veterans were re-
duced by nine during the month,
leaving 210 at the end of Septem-
ber. With the 80 institutional
trainees, there were altogether 292
disabled veterans benefiting at the
end of September. The number of
Delaware veterans receiving dis
ability pensions declined slightly
during the month. There were 81
TAT at the end of September as
compared with 1886 a month earl
ier, a difference of 80.
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
PRE-MARITAL
CLINIC OPEN
Wednesday Is Set For Pre-
Marital Tests Given In
Smyrna
TEST NOW REQUIRED

The State Board of Health has
announced that clinic for pre-
partial tests will be open every
Wednesday from 1 to 2 p. m. for
couples wishing to apply for mar
riage licenses. This step has been
taken in accordance with an Act of
Legislature requiring that all per-
sons applying for a marriage lic-
ense in the State of Delaware have
physical examination, including
standard sociological test to de-
termine the presence or absence of
syphilis, and that this examination
must be made within 80 days prior
to the date when the marriage lie
ense is issued. 1t is not difficult to
obtain such an examination. 1t
may be made by any physician
licensed to practice in the State of
Delaware, or any state or territory
of the United States, or by any
commissioned medical officer of the
Federal Government Services. APP
plicants may also be examined
without charge at any of the State
Board of Health centers, or at the
Board of Health of the City of
Wilmington. 1t should be noted
however, that physicians are not
on duty at all times in the State
Board of Health centers, and DR..
Edwin Cameron, executive secre-
tary of the State Board of Health,
has advised that clinic schedules be
consulted in order to determine the
day or days and hours when clinics
for thtis purpose are held. The
weekly newspapers throughout the
state usually carry this informa-
tion, or it may be obtained by tele-
phoning the local county health
units. Delay in the issuance of a
marriage license is sometime en-
countered, but not necessary if all
persons making application for
a marriage license are prepared to
file a certificate from a physician,
stating that the examination and
tests have been made not more
than 80 days prior to that date,
and that in the opinion of the ply
sician, the person either is not in
fected with syphilis, or if so infect
ed. is not in stage of this disease
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Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
DEL. HOSPITAL
RECEIPTS HIGH
DR.. Tarumianz Reports To
Board of Trustees At
Meeting
HOLD LUNCHEON

The Delaware State Hospital re-
ceived SIS, 5,003.96 from the board of
pay patients and other sources dur
ing September. DR.. M. A. Tarumi-
anz, superintendent, reported to
the board of trustees at it's meet
ing yesterday held at the home OF
one of the members, Clayton E.
Bunting, at Selbyville. Following
the business meeting at IL am,
the board members were guests of
Mr.. Bunting aboard his houseboat
for lunch. A total of 1853 patients
was reported for Oct. 1 by DR.. Ia
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Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
SMYRNA EMPLOYEES AT WORK.
WITHOUT A TOWN MANAGER

has caused several applicants to be
declared ineligible. Work within
the Town, meanwhile, has been
progressing under the supervision
of James Warren of the Electric
Crew and Noble Naylor of the
|Street Crew. Some doubt was ex-
pressed by Town Employees, how
ever, as to the probability of con-
tinued efficiency without a man.
ager for an indefinite period. The
Town Council is putting forth
every effort to replace Mr.. Marvel,
who has assumed his duties as
Town Manager of Rehoboth Beach.
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
OPENS FALL PROGRAM
Century Club VIII Sponsor Cover
ed Dish Supper

The Twentieth Century Club will
have their first Fall meeting on
Friday, October 10th, at 1890 with
a covered dish luncheon. Members
are requested to bring a covered
dish and 25c. This meeting is open
to all members. The clubs first
session will be called at 2:30 p. m.
with Mrs. R. H. Denney, president,
presiding. The Clubhouse has been
redecorated during the summer
months. The Kent County Forum
will meet in the Twentieth Century
Club of Smyrna on November 18th,
Armistice Day. The topic of the
Forum kill be: "Our Contribution
To World Peace" Mrs. John Fry
Kent County Vice-President will be
chairman of this forum.
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09

The Town of Smyrna is now op-
Grating under unique system.
Although officially under a Town
Managership, it has been without
an executive head since the resig-
nation of Stanford c. Marvel which
became effective october 1. De-
spite persistent lrumors that a
Manager has been appointed, but
not yet announced, any knowledge
of such action has been denied by
Town officials. Applicants for the
position, it was made clear, must
be engineers, licensed in the State
of Delaware-a condition which
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
Death of DR.. George j. Enders

DR.. George ]. Enders, who for
A years practiced medicine in
Kensington, Pa, died Sunday in
the Hahnemann Hospital, Philadel-
phia. DR.. Enders was well known
in Smyrna. A native of Kensing-
ton, DR.. Enders was a graduate of
Hahemann Medical College. He
was a member of the state and
county Homeopathic Medical Soci-
cites in Pennsylvania, the German
town Medical Society and the YES
ia Club. He is survived by his
wife, the former Gertrude Bell, of
Smyrna, and sister, Caroline E.
Matthias, of Frankford, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
TO HOLD MARDI GRAS HERE
Legion Post To Sponsor Gala Cele
bratiOn Next Week


A Mardi Gras, sponsored by the
David c. Harrison Post, No. IA,
American Legion, will begin next
Thursday night October 23) and
continue until October 25. The af-
fair, to be held at the Lotus Card
ems on Route 13, is expected to be
one of the largest ever sponsored
by the local organization. The
Legion, which has been planning
the unique venture for several
months, will place all proceeds in
the fund for new American Leg
ion Home. Although no detailed
plans were available, it was under
stood that large attendance, both
local and out-of-town is anticipat-
ed. A 1947 deluxe Ford convert
ible Coupe will be given away on
closing night.
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
EXPECT 1000
AT BALL GAME
Band Concert and Smyrna
KentOn Ball Game To Be
Highlights
FOR SCOUT HOME FUND

The Smyrna Kenton baseball
game, sponsored by the Smyrna
Lions Club for the benefit of the
Smyrna Boy Scouts Building Fund,
is expected to attract crowd of
1000 to the Smyrna High School
diamond this Sunday afternoon,
October IL, at P. M. However,
there will be more than baseball to
entertain the crowd. While the
two opposing teams are taking
their preliminary workouts, the
Smyrna Band, led by Buck" Ford
and Wells FAIRIES, will give a con-
cert, starting at 1 P. M. Also be-
fore game time, the Smyrna-Clay-
ton Chamber of Commerce will
present the 1947 soft ball trophy to
thte Wilson Cabinet Team. The
State Police Truck with the loud
speaker system will broadcast the
band concert, the presentation
ceremony, the awarding of prizes,
and the baseball game. Nine diff
ferent prizes will be awarded--one
at the end of each inning-to the
holders of the lucky ticket num-
bers. The Lions Club is working
hard to make the benefit game,
with it's side attractions, the big
gest event of it's kind in local his
tory. Souvenir programs, with
large volume of local advertising,
will be distributed. Boy Scouts are
busily selling tickets throughout
the community, and it is estimated
that 1000 tickets have already
been sold. Additional tickets will
be available at the gates on Sun
day afternoon, and all children un-
der twelve will be admitted free.
Plans are being made to accom-
modate the largest crowd ever to
assemble on the public school play
ground. The baseball game itself
should furnish plenty of excite
ment. For Kenton and Smyrna
have met twice this year. kenton
won the first game by 7-2 score,
and Smyrna took the second one 3
to 0. Both teams are anxious to
win the rubber game
Team Line-ups
The probable lineup for Kenton
will be R. Hughes, cf; Stan Urban,
c; P. Leager, 3b;; Franklin Everett
lib; D. Everett, rf; F. Urban, 2b;
A. Dickerson, If, and Grhaam, SIS.
The pitchers for Kenton will be D.
Clark, c. Boggs, and r. Logan. In
reserve Kenton will have D. Myers,
o. Loose, H. Clough, and Woodall.
Smyrna's tentative lineup is Love-
grove, cf; Dick Handsberry, 2b;
Ronnie Grier, ss Gent Handsberry,
1b; Bob Jacobs, If; Bill Carson, 3b;
'Pickles" Seward, rf; and Jim
Ford, C. Smyrna pitchers are Wal
ly Powell, Ray Hudson, and Buzzy
Deakyne. The reserves are Hop
kins, O'Neill Sam Jacobs, Charles
Jacobs, Massey, Preston Knight,
John knight, Butch Robinson, and
Bill Bodley.
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
COMPLETE FBI COURSE
Six Troopers Back On Duty After
Refresher Course

Maj Herbert Barnes, command
ing officer, Delaware State Police,
Lieut.. Frederick K. Lamb (SnIyr-
MAJ, Lieut. Melvin G. Leisure, Lieut..
Carl Schnetter, Sergt. Casanova
Seitz and Sergt. Richard R. Smith,
all members of the organization,
returned to duty Monday after at
tending the annual refresher course
of the FBI National Academy AS
sociates at Washington last week.
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
SEPTEMBER FIRE REPORT

Local Firemen Report To Three
Fires in September
A total of 81 men responded to
three fires reported to the Citizens
Hose Company in September. OF
these, one was a truck fire caused
by an overheated brake and two
were calls to a farm on the Bren-
ford Road, causes unknown. No
loss was reported. Cheswold and
Clayton also were responding COM
panies.
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
Townsend Entry Wins Field Trial

Charnol Sal, owned by Nolan
Hutchinson of Townsend, was the
winner of the 15-inch Derby Class
at the Eastern Beagle Club field
trials Thursday and High c. Dou-
chess owned by DR.. Kelsey of Leb-
oman, Pa, was judged the winner
of the 13-inch Derby Class. The
trials were run at the S. Hallock
DUPONT estate.
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
SEE SECOND AvOCET

Rare Birds Sighted At wild Life
Refuge at Bombay Hook
A second avocet, a bird rarely
seen in this area, has ben sighted
at the Bombay Hook Wildlife Ref
age, east of here, George M. Skin
ner, manager of the refuge said
Monday. The first avocet seen at
the refuge was identified by Clay
ton M. Hoff of the Wilmington
Trail Club early last week. The
second avocet arrived Friday, Mr..
Skinner said. Their presence in
this part of the country has not yet
been explained.
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
HOLD SALES
CONFERENCE
Wilson Sales Representatives
At "GOlden Freezer
Harvest"
GUESTS AT BANQUET

Sales representative of Wilson
Refrigeration, Inc, from all parts
of the United States, yesterday
completed a two-day sales confer
ence which is said to be the most
significant in the history of the
company. The conference was
planned and directed by Aubrey A.
Davis, Vice President in charge of
Sales, and Charles R. Mongey, Ad-
vertising and Sales Promotion
Manager. The meeting, first of it's
kind that all Wilson representa-
tives have attended since the war,
launched the Golden Freezer Har-
vest, national sales campaign
which will feature for the two
autumn months the Wilson Farm
Freezer models FF-15 and FF-25.
Sales policies ard plans were for
mulated in line with the expanded
merchandising program ROW un-
derway by the Wilson organization.
The representatives were unanim-
GUS in their expressions en- the sue
cess of the meeting.
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
DISCUSS LADIES MITE
May Hold Second Annual Celebra-
ton This Winter

Members of the Citizens Hose
Co., No. 1, at their regular meeting
Monday night agreed to look into
the possibility of holding a second
annual Ladies' Mite sometime this
winter. The affair would be along
the lines of the highly successful
Anniversary Celebration last year,
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
GLASGOW V-LEAGUE CHAMPS

Glasgow Downs Cecilton In Two
Games
In well-played baseball game
at Middletown, on october 5, Glas-
gov defeated Cecilton by a to 8
score and thereby won the "
League play-offs. Both Laws,
pitching for Glasgow, and Price,
Cecilton pitcher, hurled well. Price
gave up but four hits. But Glas-
gov, taking advantage of the
breaks of the game, made the most
of every scoring opportunity.
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
HOmemakerS News

The Smyrna Homemakers Club
will meet Wednesday afternoon, Oc-
tober Is at the home of Mrs. Nor
man Shorts.
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
DISTRICT GOVERNOR HERE
Mr.. Paul Bunce To Be Guest Here
Tonight

Final plans have been completed
by the Smyrna Rotary Club for a
special meeting to be held at the
Wayside Inn tonight. The special
program is being prepared in hon
or of the annual visit of the Dis
trict Rotary Governor, Mr.. Paul
Bunce.
Smyrna times., 1947-10-09
Banquet For Guests

Speakers at the meeting, held in
the Legion Room, included j. E.
Wilson, Jr., president of the COM
pany; Raymond D. Pusey, chief
engineer; Richard c. Price, sales
engineer; c. S. Collins, Jr., person
mel director; R. j. Brittingham of
the Phoenix Insurance Company;
J. R. Porteous of the Commercial
Credit Company; Mr.. Mougey and
Mr.. Davis. A banquet was held
Monday night at the Paddock, at
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Lexington Mans Mother
Passes At Silver City

Mrs. Purity Paralee Pritchard died
suddenly at her home in Silver City
at IL o'clock noon October IA with
cerebral hemmorrhage. Mrs. Pritch'
ard was born May 81, 1869 in Holmes
County and has been a resident OF
Silver City for the past 81 years
She was the wife of the late w. A
Pritchard who passed away ten years
ago. Mrs. Pritchard lived with her
son Lyman, and was a member OF
the Baptist church.
Funeral services were held at the
Baptist church in Silver City by
Rev. c. c. Carraway, Of Boyle, Tues
day afternoon at 2 o'clock. Inter-
ment was in the Silver City ceme-
terry. She is survived by three sons,
Lyman T. Pritchard, Silver City;
John A. Pritchard, jackson; Henry
F. Pritchard, Lexington; and five
Robert L. Pritchard, Silver
City; I. K. Pritchard, Belzoni; B. L.
Gallman; w. A. Pritchard,
Liberty; L. S. Pritchard. Washing
ton, D. c., and four grandchildren.
The BELZONI BANNER
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hurmon {. Henry Is
New Greenwood Official

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. S. E.
Henry of Lexington will be glad
to know of the recent election of
their son, MI. Thurman E.. Henry
as City Commissioner of Greenwood.
Mr.. Henry was elected over his op-
ponent W. F. Arnold in a very close
race. Mr.. Henry received 662 votes
to SGT for Mr.. Arnold.
Commissioner Henry was sworn in
Wednesday morning by Mayor Allen
Saffold.
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Patients At The Hospital

Mrs. Boyd Thompson and baby
girl, Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Mrs. t. S. Wigley, West.
Mrs. H. E. Grantham, and baby
girl, West.
Mrs. Ray Campbell, Durant.
Mrs. Matte Carr, Lexington.
Mrs. Guy Pinkard and baby girl,
Durant.
Mrs. j. A. Mcdonald, Lexington.
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Lexington Al And WV
To Give Awuy New Ford

The Lexington posts of the Amer
lean Legion and Veterans of Foreign
Wars will sell chances on a new
Ford automobile to be given away
Christmas Eve.
Proceeds from the chances sold on
the car will go into the treasures
of the two organizations for inn
provements on the Alb Taylor Me
mortal Home and grounds.
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Mrs. Annie Ray, Thornton.
Mrs. G.. H. Penninger, West.
Mrs. j. 7. Alderman, Tchula.
Mrs. Annie Wigley, Lexington.
/.
Colored
Hattie May Jones, Black Hawk.
Rosabel Dulaney, Lexington.
Squire Cowan. Ebenezer.
Leola Saffold, Durant.
Ed Jordan, Lexington.
John Chandler, West Point.
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FOR SALE-Electric stove, two. hot
plates, dining room table, sewing
raach;ne. rocking chairs. AT the
Resale House. zf-lthp
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L~OST-Warehouse receipt for bale
of cotton. Receipt No. 1861, made out
to Walter Runnels. finder please no
tify Eugene Malone, Franklin COM
m,1nitv. Reward. 26-2-tp
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FOR SALE The Weaver Gill
bert Place, located 2 miles south of
Durant on highway 81. One good
six Dom house large barn, garage,
chicken house, SO acres land all fem
ced, electricity and other convenient
ces. Phone CIV, Walter N. Odom,
Durant, Miss. 26-2tnp & 5-2tnp
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WANTED-Hickory and ash logs,
delivered Winona at Rail siding
Winona Handle Company, Winona,
Miss. 25-4-tnp