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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-04-07
.Copinsay, British
Trawler, Left
For Havana, Cuba

The CopinSay, a British Trawl-
er, left the u. S. Naval Staten
this morning bound Tor Cuba
with the crew members which
turned over the lend-lease ships
TO the U. S. Navy here this week.
Destination of the Copinsav is
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-04-07
SOftball Games
Scheduled For
Tonight Called Off

paul AiNurv, recreation direc~
tor. announced today that the
sefshan games scheduled for to-
night at Rayvlew Park have been
pl,Stnontd. because OF weather
conditions,
The ga1neS have been re-
scheduled for Monday.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-04-07

weather is expected 0 moderate
later in the day
Trucks are steadily going
northward fuzzy loaded with
Jhrirnp. On their return trips
the trucks take on cargoes Of fcA.
for the shrimp fleet and haul il
back to Key West:
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-04-07
JAPAN TO DRINK MORE

TOKYO.-lH9.-The Japane;e
government VIII allow breweries
and dlstiiIcries to produce 22,-
600 900 more gallons of alcoholic
drinks in the fiscal year begin
ming April /. Raw materials are
more plentiful. Allowed produc-
ton this current fiscal year was
81, 100000 gallons.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-04-07

Sherman III. arcniiI, chair
man of Fairchild Engine & Air
plane Co, born in Oneonta, N. Y.
81 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-04-07

Hamilton Fish Armstrong, edi-
tor Of Foreign Affairs, New York,
born in New York, 81 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-04-07
Baseball Scores

BY The Associated Press
Flcri6a International League
Miami Beach s. Miami 5,
Havana s. 81, Petersburg Q.
West Palm Beach 10, Fora
Lauderdale :,
Lakeland at Tampa, postponed
high winds and cold weather.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-04-07

Southeastern Conference
Kehtucxy IA. Georgia Tech 2.
South Carolina II. Mercer s,
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-04-07
Sports Calendar

Sports Calendar
SOFTBAIL
Bayview FsrA
Night
FRIDAY
Games cancelled,
BASEBALL
bland City Baseball League
Municipal Stadium.
Afternoon)
SUNDAY
l,OO-uSS Epperson vs. Adams
Dairy
s;00-key West CnhanS VS.,
Adams Dairy
TENNIS
Bayview Park
lAorning. Afternoon and Night
Daily and Sunday play
GOLF
Municipal Coli Course
stock 1Sland3
Daily and Sunday play
SKATING
BaYview Park
Night
FRIDAY
7:30 to 900 PM.
SWITCHBOARD
BaYview Park
! Morning, Afternoon and Night
Daily and Sunday play.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1950-04-07
SWITCHBOARD

Morning. Afternoon and Night
Daily and Sunday play.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-10-12

Kirk Junior High and its active
PTA unit is having Open House
and here Helen Rendlesham, Mrs
R. E. Pettet, Mr.. Pettet and
Charles Alexander, representing
the student body and the PTA,
talk over just one of the many de-
tails to make of the affair another
"big night" at Kirk.
keeping Step With Our Chill
dren" will be the Parent Teacher
theme of the traditional Open
House meeting at Kirk Junior
High School, Wednesday evening,
October 18th.
Knowing that close harmony be-
tween parents and teachers leads
to better student understanding;
this program has been outlined by
DR.. L. L. Meyers, the principal and
Kirk faculty members.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Pettet, PTA
program chairmen, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Gray, hospitality chair
men, will attend to the detailed ar
rangements.
Promptly at 7:15 p. M, Mother
and Dad will report to his child's
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-10-12

lesham; Caledonia, Mrs. E. A.
Peysha and Mrs. VIM. Conrad ;
Chambers, Mrs. Earl Croucher and
Mrs. Sterling Parker; Mayfair,
Mrs. H. Bright and Mrs. J. H,
McCamay; Prospect, Mrs. Ralph
Muntz and Mrs. Leslie Benjamin
Rozelle, Mrs. R. H. Sheppard, jr.;
and Mrs. James Anderson, Su-
perior.
The Sessions are Wednesday
through Friday.
Chambers P. T. A. urges all
members to be present at Open
House at the school. October 10Th,
next Thursday, from 700 to 900
p. m. Each member should make
it her responsibility to see that
at least one other member comes
with her, and Dad, this includes
you, too.
See your child's room in action,
inspect the work they are doing.
This is a personal invitation from
your teachers, sons and daughters,
1t is a MUST on you list.
Watch for Paper Sale Date soon.
The program for Pre-School
Children and mothers in the Gale
donia community which was inau-
gurated in 1916 is to be continued
this year, announces Mrs. M. j.
Price, chairman of the Pre-School
Group of Caledonia P.T.A. On
Wednesday, October 18, at 1915
a. m. in Caledonia Library the mi
tial mothers get-acquainted meet
ing will be held, during which
time the children will be enter
tanned with stories and games un-
der the guidance of Miss Martha
Driver, librarian.
All mothers of children under
school age are urged to call Mrs.
Price, UL 1882, so their names
may be added to the mailing list
for notices of other eevents in this
pre-school program.
Mrs. Price is assisted by Mrs.
r. H. De Muth, Mrs. K. ]. Hum
berstone, Mrs. S. E. Knapp and
Mrs, w. R. Van Voorhis, in carry
ing on this interesting and helpful
project.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-10-12

Youth Activities, Mrs. N. Thom-
son; Ways and Means, Mrs. w.
Quine; Social, Mrs. F. Raymont;
Health and Welfare, Mrs. j.
Strachan; Magazine, Mrs. T. Wash
kewiecz; Radio, Mrs. N. Cheknas ;
Legislation, Mrs. Roger Downs;
Summer Roundup, Mrs. Schmits
Tax Stamps, Mrs. G. Watt; Chap
lain, Mrs. c. Campbell; Motion
Pictures, Mrs. M. Gordon; Hostess,
Mrs. M. Keefer.
Making up the elective mem
bers together with Mrs. Bright are:
Vice-President, Mrs. H. C. Nc
Camey; Honorary Vice President,
Miss Sarah Wynkoop; Second Vice
President, Mrs. E. j. Novak; Re-
cording Secretary, Mrs. F. Click;
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. NJ.
Belts; Treasurer, Mrs. w. Howells;
Historian, Mrs. r. Reeser; Active
Past President, Mrs. c. Guehther.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-10-12

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Gorge V.
Tighe, 14304 Euclid, a daughter,
Jacqueline Ann, September 28th.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-10-12

Investigating Community Chest
campaign figures are: Left to right
Margaret Rice, and Bill Gaines,
Shaw High; Elise Schwuchow, Col
linwood; Bill Libby and Lean
Whiteside, Euclid Senior High; and
Joan Cappella, Collinwood.
Problems common to all were
discussed and analysed by hard
working Red Feather Volunteer
workers from Collinwood High,
East Cleveland's Shaw High and
Euclid Senior High meeting at
Chest headquarters recently. Six
students playing main roles in
Community Chest campaign work
for their schools exchanged ideas.
Rivals on the grid iron, uniting
for common good is easy for these
student Chest workers.
Veteran fund worker, Margaret
Rice, Is, of 1857 Glynn rd., East
Cleveland, is acting Master of
Ceremonies at all Shaw High Com
munity Chest rallies and meetings.
"We call the kids in and speakers
tell of visits to Red Feather Agen-
cies" she said. Shaw's campaign
results are announced daily on the
public address system. each home
room total is given, said Mar
garet.
In lib classes at Shaw, Mar
garet is Chairman of the Chari-
ty Drive in her school for 1850.
She is a member of the Student
Council and is Spirit Council
Chairman.
Euclid senior High 18th grader,
Jean Whiteside, IT, of 21101 Edge
cliff dr., Euclid is we'll versed in
Red Feather Agency facts, figures
and details. Two years a student
speaker with the Chests Schools
and College Division, Jean has
appeared on television and radio
telling the Chests story. A MEM
Der of Euclid High Student Coun-
Gil, she helps direct campaign
work in the school. "We use the
PA announcement system too.
said Jean. ats one sure way to
catch all the kids at the same
time.
Outside school Jean is a youth
leader in other fields. Big job is
filling position of Cleveland Dis
trict Officer in the Methodist
Youth fellowship.
One of two Collinwood High
kids at the discussion meeting,
John CapelIa 1S. of IT'LL OLYMPIA
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-10-12
Set DeadIine
For Overseas
Christmas Mail

The period October Is to No
vember Is has been designated for
mailing of Christmas parcels for
members of our Armed Forces
I serving overseas, to assure delivery
before Christmas.
Packages must not weigh more
than 70 pounds, and length and
girth combined must not exceed
100 inches. The only exception in
weight concerns parcels for APO's
124 and 125, CO Postmaster, New
York, N. Y, where the limit is SO
pounds.
Containers must be Of wood
metal or strong double-faced cor
rugated fiber-board wrapped in
heavy paper and tied with four
separate pieces of extra strong
cord.
The contents should be carefully
cushioned and tightly packed to
prevent rattling or loosening. Un-
less securely packed and completely
filled, boxes are likely to be
crushed.
A complete and legible address
showing full name of the service
man, his rank, serial number
branch Of service, APO. number
and post office, also name and ad-
dress of the sender, should be
printed in ink directly on the out.
side of the parcel rather than or
labels pasted to the wrappers
since experience has shown tina
the labels frequently fall off whel
subjected to moisture.
Completely covering the addres
with scotch tape helps keep it legi
Bile.
1t is highly desirable that a slir
of paper containing the names anc
addresses of sender and addressee
together with a list of the contents,
be enclosed in each parcel so as to
provide Identification in the event
the address on the outside becomes
defaced in transportation, or the
parcel becomes broken open.
Matches and lighter fluid are
prohibited in all overseas mail,
while cigarettes and other tobacco
products may not be sent to Armed
Forces in certain sections of the
European occupation service. Con-
suit Postmaster.
Christmas greeting cards for
Armed Forces overseas must be
sent in sealed envelopes and pre-
paid at the first-class rates of post
age.
1t is recommended that postal
money orders be used to transmit
gifts of money to members of the
Armed Forces outside the continen-
tai United States. Postal notes are
payable only in the United States
and should not be sent overseas.
Send no perishables. Pack Sc
curely. Address correctly. Mail
early.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-10-12

ave-, brought a wealth of expert
ence from other activities. Presi-
dent of the Physics club, vice presi-
dent of Choral Club, Student Coun-
Gil president, member of the Ma
tional Honor Society, baseball and
basketball team member, and ac-
tive in Hi-Y programs, John leads
Chest Campaign work at Collin
wood.
eve have found the homeroom
collection method to be very sue
cessful", he said. "Scores kept of
homerooms make the kids want to
beat daily records.
Second member of Shaw High
student body at the meeting was
Bill Gaines, II, of 1853 Grayton
rd., Cleveland Heights. A senior,
Bill is speaker at Shaw Communi-
ty Chest meetings. 1.-The Com
munity Fund and What 1t Does
For Us" is main subject of Bills
talks. He is president of Shaw
Hi-Y group which is affiliated
with the YMCA,-a~Red Feather
Agency.
Number two man on the Col
linwood team was a girl, Elsie
Schuchow, 18, of 1887 East 14S
st. Leader in many student acti-
vities, Elsie manages to squeeze
in time to work for the Communi-
ty Chest. She is President of the
English Club, Vice President of
the Home Economics Club, Presi-
dent of the Girls Gymleaders' Or
ganization, Student Council Mem
ber, and Tri-Hi-Y Treasurer.
Taller half of the Euclid Senior
High delegation was lanky red
head, Bill Libby, II, of 2071 East
221 ST., Euclid. In 12B classes at
Euclid High, Bill is a widely
known Community Chest Student
speaker and is well informed on
manyChest activities. He said,
"Red Feather agencies like the YIN
and YWCA mean a lot to students
like ourselves. Other agencies offer
things too. With out them much of
modern living would be impos-
sible''.
Schools and Colleges Division Of
the Greater Cleveland Community
Chest directs all school activity
during the campaign which begins
October 16 and runs until October
26.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-10-12

homeroom to meet the homeroom
teacher and room mother, and then
on, to each succeeding class on the
Wednesday schedule. Monitors sta
toned in the halls will lend assis-
tance to parents in finding class
rooms.
During the "1unch period" par
ents will relax in the cafeteria
where refreshments will be served
by the Social Chairmen, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. A. Barclay and Mr.. and
Mrs. r. T. Louis.
Those wishing to renew their
PTA memberships, will be well
coined by Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Borth-
wick and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Kissack, who will be found at the
membership table in the main hall.
"Going back to school,, in the
footsteps of your child, will be a
pleasant evening you'll not want
to miss, as Kirk Junior High opens
it's doors and extends a warm well
come to all parents.
4
This week will find the high
ranking Parent Teacher Associa-
tion officers, attending the 45th
annual state convention of the
PTA at Dayton. Headquarters will
be at the Miami Hotel.
The contigent from East Cleve-
land will be the council delegates,
Mrs. Victor Wallace and Mrs. H.
Beatty, Shaw, Mrs. Frank Baldau
and Mrs. H. Willis; Kirk, Mrs.
Russell B. Alexander and R. Rend-
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-10-12
MAYFAIR LISTS FULL
COMPLIMENT OF OFFICERS

Mayfair PTA is off to a good
start with two family nights, a
Halloween treat and a special
Christmas program already plan
ned by Mrs. E. ]. Novak and her
committee. Several surprise pro-
grams are to be announced later.
In the meanwhile the President,
Mrs. J. H. Bright announces her
full complement of chairmen who
are engaged in meeting their re-
spective duties to give the Unit
another good year.
The chairmen are: Membership
Mrs. A. Kovach; Publicity, Mrs. F
Hard; Program, Mrs. E. J. Novak
Hospitality, Mrs. H. C. McCamey;
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-10-12
S25,l77,l59 Sets
Tax Collection Hiqh

A new high record in tax col
lections was set today as County
Treasurer Leslie r. Monroe re-
ported that $25, 177,159 had been
paid in for tangible and intangible
taxes for 1850.
The figure was $S06,333 more
than in 1949.
East Cleveland leader. [volume] (East Cleveland, Ohio) 1942-1970, 1950-10-12
The LEADER Has the Buyers

MASTER piano tuning: tone and
touch restored. H. w. Borgsteadt
HIllcrest 2-4488. Shop, 12805 St. Clair
ave. Ii. 1-8407.
YOUR old furniture made over like
new, any style desired by Barto
Master Upholstery serving greater
Cleveland for over 35 yrs. 10000
Waterloo rd. w. 1-4528.
PLUMBING and heating, 80 years ex-
perience; reasonable: work guaran-
teed. Day or night. w, 1891.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-11-24
BISHOP GORDON HERE

The Rt. Rev William J Gordin, Episcipal Bishop of Alaska, will be bonored at a reception to be given by St. Philisp Guild firm to 10 D. m. this evening at the Civic Center. All members and friends of St. Philips are invited to attend.
 Bishop Girdon, who is making his annual visit to Wrangell, will give the Sunday morning service at St Philips, and will administer the sacrafents of cinfirfation. He will leave Sunday afternoon for Petersburg to visit the newly formed mission of St. Andrews there.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-11-24
Holiday Push On Korean Front May
 End War Sooner

United Nations forces attacked on all winter fronts in a power ful bid to end the Korean war by Christmas. They advanced as much as eight miles. The attack began in bitter cold and like a pair of tongs it was aimed at squeezing the Reds from two widley separa ted sides and knocked in the head cnconfirmed Thanksgiving Day peace rumors. One thousand men were arrayed in the offensive
 General Macarthur went to the front to direct the kickoff then boldlp flew over Red territorp a long Yalu river border before returning Ii Tokpi.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-11-24
WE ATE TURKEY

Despite our other shortcomings the Sentinel staff took time off for a wonderful Thanksgiving din ner yesterday as the guests of MT. and Mrs. Fritz Angerman. Helen, Freddie. Leonard and Dickie. Fred die had to grab leg bone and go ferry a lot of those good looking gals around town but the rest of us did all right. We think Freddie did too, but he won't admit it. After all these years we've just found out about how to cook a turkey-ask Mrs. Angerman. She knows how.
 Highlight of the evening of course, to that great dinner was the showing of some color pie lures taken by Luke Reideman. ex- offieio member of the Sentinel staff-and 6 mighty good photo grapher.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-11-24
Clifford Close SuCCuEnbS To Heart Attack

u.uofd Close, @eA known resl dsn1 or WrangeH, dIed suuden4y ,,euAesaay at his nome on the WrangeIl highway. apparently ene victim or a heart attack. He was in town tne day previously and apparently in the best of health. He was in his s1xries.
 For years Close was with the IU. S. Forest Service and local rep resentative of the old Bureau of Fisheries. He yas a former street superintendent in Wrangell and had been identified with many ac tivities in this community for a long period of years
 Surviving are Mrs. Close, a son Clifford, Jr., and two daughters, Mrs. vivian Westre of Petersborg and Mrs Paul Wingren if Ketchi- kan. Funeral services await the arrival of the children in Wrang- gell
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-11-24
REV. MALCOM AND FAMILY THROUGH WRANGELL

On the Denah going south last Monday morning were Rev. and Mrs. Malcom and daughter Tony Rose, who are going to the States on furlough.
 The Malcom's, who were at the Mission here some time ago, wish to be remembered to all their friends. Rev. Malcom is pastor of the Assembly of God mission in Seward. They hope to spend some time in Wrangell on the way north.
 Praying that all of the dear Wrangell people had nice Thank sgiving. May the dear Lord bless you one and all
 Yours in the service of the King
 Brother Gum
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-11-24
OF TIE
 ELKS

The Elks Lodge No. 1895 met in their regular session Wednesday night. The highlight of the meeting was the wonderful fried chicken feed by Brother Don S House and Brother Frank Denney
 Brother House gave full report on the Turkey Trot at the ANB Hall and complimented the lodge on the large turn out of Elks which were present-in fact he was so pleased that he contem plates another dance at the ANB in the near future.
 The Trustees made a full report on the activities of the Club and decided to pay off two more thou sand dollar notes to the Elks, and also make a substantial dona tion to the bowling alley fund. It was also reported that the material for completion of the bowling alleys has been ordered and an estimate on the cost of labor for their completion and work would start as soon as weather permits.
 Exalted Ruler Whitaker forgot to bring his Roberts Rules of Order" therefore. got slightly confused and to avoid further con fusion stated. q will now close the Lodge. period"
 The members of Wrangell Lodge No. 1895 were shocked to learn of the death of a beloved brother. Clifford Close who passed away very suddenly on Thanksgiving morning.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-11-24
DECISION GIVEN BY COURT IN CARLSON. COULTER CASE

Decision in the suit brought by Inga Carlson against Harry and Neya Coulter in connection with the former John Olson property occupied since 1946 by the Coul- ters under an option contract saa given last week in Ketchisan us District Judge George N
 At a pre-hearing the u.iH..z was awarded to Mfs. gar#e der the terms of a will ef5
 late John Olson. The con
 ded the Coulters $1707'g
 suranee. taxes and impro
 they had taken care os u03s~ e.o contract and gave them s.X mont to vaeate the property
 The court in his decision said the contract entered into between the Coulters and Andy Johnson. guardian of the estate of John Olson, had been done in good faith. Under that agreement the property was to be sold to the Coulters for $9,OOO with the mon thly rental of $9O to apply on the purchase price. The contract was carried out in good faith but with the death of John Olson it was re- vealed that he had left a will leaving the property to Mrs. Carl son and the late Helen Roaming Court action was taken to quiet title and determine ownership.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-11-24
WOLVES BROUGHT IN

The yolf population in South eastern Alaska is verp abusdant and noticeable this winter accor ding to Monte Clemmons. FWs agent here To prove this, three wolves have been brought in r, gently. William Hammer srot a large blackie in Anan Creek area. while Chet Steear and Bert McKap got theirs in the vicinitp of Prince of Whales Island Thret less marauders to harm the deer this winter. 5
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-11-24
Two TrappersDie
 In Snow Slide
 NearTelegraph

Two trappers, Ball Harrington William and Charley Edzertz. lost their lives last week in a snow slide near Telegraph Creek, accor ding 10 word received here by Capt Al Ritchie of the Ritchie Trans portation Company who operates boats on the Stikine river.
 ths two men were going out to their trap line near Telegraph Creek when the tragedy happened. Details were not immediately avail able.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-11-24
ATTENTION DEER DERBY ENTRANTS

All entrants in the deer derby are asked to contact Marshall Jack Krepps or Chamber President Don House before November 20 so that contest affairs can be wiund up for a report at the Stfkine Sportsmen's Association din her to be held on the traditional date of December T. Editors note: December ' was a date with the sporstmen before Pearl Harbor.)
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-11-24
wIssrnN ENDS TONIGHT

The Catholic mission which has been in this week under the direc tion of Father Matthew Hoch, To cal priest, and Father Toner, who is covering Catholic activities in Southeast Alaska. on tour from the States ends tonight at 7:30. 1t has been highly successful. To night means Friday in case you don't get your paper until tomor row.)
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-11-24
CALL FOR BIDS

ON NORA WHITE REAL ESTATE
 Sealed bids will be received at the office of U. s. Commissioner. ex-officio adminitrator for the es tate of Nora White, deceased, un- til 1:30 p. m, Dec. IS, 1850 at which time all bids will be public ly opened. for the purchase of the following realty: The Nora White property. Lot Block in East ern Addition to Wrangell Town site; having a frontage of more than 100 feet and being more than 200 feet deep; and the. buii- ding thereon.
 Exact location and measure ments and further information may be obtained at Room POS, Federal Building.
 Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check to the amount of the bid; must be carefully and securely sealed; and plainly mark ed Sealed Bid" on the outside oi the envelope.
 The right is reserved to reject any and all bids.
 Joel Wing, U. s. Commissioner ex-officio and administrator estate Nora White. deceased.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-11-24
HARB0R sEAF00DS ENJOY THANKSGIVING

A big Thanksgiving feed and impromptu entertainment was en- joyed by the Harbor Seafoods man agement, Ben Engdal and Harry Sundberg, and employees Wednes- day as a forerunner to Thursdays turkey day. The traditional bird was on hand with dressing and trimmings. salad, soda pop and cof- fee Afterward three musicians put out with some guitar music and everybody had a chance to make a speech. The affair wound up with a rousing three cheers for bosses, Harry and Ben.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1950-11-24
BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JOEY KUNTZ

A birthday party for Joey Kuntz son of MT and Mrs. Joe Kuntz, marking his ninth birthday, was held Saturday at the Kuntz home. Seventeen school mates were on hand to enjoy the cake, jello and hot chocolate and to wish Joey a happy birthday. Games were play ed and many nice gifts received by the guest of honor.