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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13
THE ENTERPRISE

be $l00 each. Mrs. Lacy expects
the full cooperation of her men,
bers and friends in buying the din
ners. Funds raised will be for the
benefit of her church.
There will be pew rally at the
Travis Chapel A. M. E. Church
North of Vicksburg, at Kings Miss
Sunday, Feb. IA, 1854. Time: $3.50
p. m. This program is sponsored by
the usher board of this church
They are asking the ushers of the
various churces to participate with
them and help to make the pro-
gram success.
Mr.. Willie Lee Johnson, president
Mrs. Ethel B. Jones, secretary
Rev. J. N. Robinson. pastor
THE Life of Ruth" will be shown
at the Travis Chapel A. M. E.
church Sunday night. at p. m. II
you want to see and enjoy a good
Bible picture, don't fail to be pre-
sent. Admission twenty-five cents
and fifteen cents. MIR. F. Wesley
and Mrs. E. Joshua sponsoring.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13

Recent reports are that Mrs. Leona
Fields is seriously i'll at the Charity
Hospital where she has been a
patient several days.
The many friends of the Rev.
Cornelius johnson of SIS Lynn ST.,
are proud to hear that he is do
ing some better He mas bee mill at
home for nearly two weeks. The
neighbors and friends all wish him
a speedy recovery.
Mrs. Clara Warren of North Cher
ny Street. Mrs. Warren is a mem
Der of the Mt. Pilgrim M. B. Church
on Lynn st. Rev. H. j. Blanton.
pastor. The prayers of all the men,
bers of the church are constantly
being petitioned above asking God
to cool the fevers and loose the
pains. To Sister Warren all sickness
is not unto death we know yet our
well days we are sick enough to
die. Hoping to see you at church
again soon. Our hearts and minds
and deeds are with you during your
illness.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13
New Arrival

New Arrival
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. James Lee
wis of 241012 Bowman Street. a
daughter, she has been named De
borah Ruth Lewis, January %. 1854.
The baby weighed 8H pounds.
At this report both mother and
daughter are well.
Church News
Blessed are ye who hunger and
thirst after righteousness, for they
shall be filled.
Each week list of churches and
pastors of this city is copied in
this news for your convenience.
You are invited by these churches
and their pastors to worship with
them.
The Lords Supper will be cele-
brated Sunday, February IA, at IL
a. m, and 7 p. m.
Springhill, Openwood ST. Rev.
M. M Morris. pastor. A1
Zion Travellers. East Poplar St.
Rev. w. NJ Curley, pastor.
Travellers Rest, Pearl St, Rev
j. H. Williams, pastor.
Mt. Calvary, East Avenue. Rev.
E. d. Straughter, pastor.
King David No. II, South Valley
St, Rev. S. S. Caroline, pastor.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13
IN MEMORIAM

In memory of our dear mother
and wife, Mary Perkins who de
parted this life February Is, 1948.
Heatbreaks lies behind our
smiles,
And Laughter hides our tears:
1t seems like only yesterday,
Instead of six long years.
Sadly missed by
Husband, Rev. d. w. Perkins
And Daughters.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13
Meridian News

Mr.. Joseph Kinnard, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Willie Kinnard of 2916-
10th St. has returned to the city
after discharge from the army fol-
lowing three years of military SER
vice.
Sunday Feb. 7 in keeping with the
celebration of National Boy Scout
Week, the pastor of st. James AME
church, Rev. L. A. Clark, Sr., preach
ed an inspiring and very power
ful sermon on Scouting to the large
congregation and many scouts in
uniform present. When Holy Com
munion was given, Mr.. Robert STAN
ton. the very fine young Scout
Master of Troop $50 of the church
brought the entire group of Scouts
to tn ealtar where they received
Holy Communion.
The Willing Workers Club of st.
James AME church will meet Sum
day, February IA at p. m, at the
home of Mrs. Alberta Cain, 2511--
18th st.
Mrs. Mora Donald, president.
Mrs. Alberta Hodges, secretary
Mrs. Beatrice Foreman, treasurer
Rev. L. A. Clark, Sr, pastor.
Monday night, February /, at 8
O'Clock group of citizens of 18th
ST, between 18th and 31st avenues,
met at the home of Rev. and Mrs.
V. w. Douglas to organize their
Block Unit. This unit is a member
of the Meridian Civic and Cultural
Association which was organized by
DR.. L. F. Brooks the president. AZ
ter brief song and prayer service
Mr.. Guy Oliver gave a talk on the
purpose of these city wide Block
Units among negro citizens of the
city. At the conclusion of discus
sions by some of those present of
the different pledges, the unit was
organized with the following elect
ed as officers: Mr.. Jim Clark, pres
ident; Mrs. Helene Douglas, vice
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13
a Card of Thanks

A Card of Thanks
We wish to thank our many
friends for every effort of kindness
shown us during. the illness and
death of our beloved husband, and
father, Mr.. Paige Brown.
Special thanks to the employees
of P. P. Williams Co., for the won
derful floral design and those who
furnished cars in the funeral pos
session and also The Peoples Fun
eral Home for courteous services.
Mrs. Laura Brown, wife.
Earl Brown, son,
Edwards, Miss.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13

president; Mrs. 1nez Dardin secre-
tary; Mrs. Alberta Hodges assistant
secretary; Mr.. Melvin Roberts,
treasuere, Mrs. Bertha Burwell
meeting were, Mr.. and Mrs. c. r.
Dardin, Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Rob-
erts, Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Clark. Mr..
Guy Oliver, Mrs. Alberta Hodges,
Mrs. Martha Oliver, Mrs. Bessie
Sherrod, Mrs. Mary Burwell and
Mrs. Bertha Burwell, Mr.. D. Web
ster, Block Unit executive was pre-
sent also.
Trustee Aid Club of st. James
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13
Celebrate Golden Anniversary

Celebrate Golden Anniversary
MIR. and Mrs. Lauderdale Smith
celebrated their fiftieth wedding
anniversary, February 10, at their
home, 1545 Marcus st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith has spent
their entire marriage life in War
rem County. He has been janitor at
the Palace Theatre every since it
opened.
Mrs. Smith who was i'll at the
time of their anniversary spent
the day quietly.
At this writing many beautiful
gifts are in store for them.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13
Triumph, Kings, Rev. c. Bolder

AiAuLiPii, hlilSS, hcV. -. DOlueIl,
pastor.
Deaths
The hearts of many friends and
neighbors go out in sincere SYM
pathy to Mrs. Mary Smothers of
610 Cherry Street who was also be-
reaved by the death of her bro
ther Mr. Dan Williams. who pass
ed away Thursday evening, Feb.
4. About 500 p. m. while eating
supper. Brother Dan Williams was
veteran of World War | from
which he returned physically i'm
paired having been shell-shocked.
He confessed a hope in Christ and
was baptised July 20, 1912, by Rev.
j. R. Johnson, in the absence of
the pastor, Rev. D. L. Clifton.
Rites of the deceased were per-
formed Tuesday. Feb. 8, at III a. m.
at the Mt. Zion M. B Church No.
| of which he was a member. Rev.
D. L. Clifton, officiated.
Burial was made in the National
cemetery. With the Dillon Funearl
Home in charge.
Funeral Notice
Funeral services for Mrs. Katie
Vaughn, an elderly citizen of the
North Fisher Street community and
Warren County will be held Sum
day, February IA, r noon at the
Mt. Zion M. B. Church No. II. N.
Adam and North Madison st.
Mrs. Vaughn passed Saturday,
February 6, $50 p. M, after an
extended illness. She was a mem
Der of the Mt. Olive M. B. church
No. II. Rev. w E. Lacy, pastor.
Mrs. Vaughn was born in 1868
in Meridian, Miss. and lived in
Warren County for 70 years. She be-
came the mother of IL children, 8
boys and girls. All born and rear
ed in Warren county. She was a
member of very large family and
was loved by all who knew her.
She leaves to mourn her home
going: 4 sons, Robert, Henry, Har-
ry, and Willis Vaughn; three dau-
ghters, Carrie Terrell and Cora
Wright, both of Vicksburg, and
Mary Rue of Alexandria. La,
sister, eleven grandchildren, ten
great grandchildren and host OF
nieces, nephews, and other rela-
tives.
Interment will be made in the
Beulah cemetery, with Dillon Fun
eral Home in charge.
Rev. w. E. Lacy will officiate.
Deceased
Mrs. Mable Jackson died Febru-
airy 2, at 5 p. m, at her home. 812
Meadow ST. She was the wife of
Mr.. Albert Jackson.
The deceased was a member of
the Calvary Baptist Church. Rev.
R. T. Stroup of Greenville, pastor.
She was a member of the Senior
choir, also a member of the Wares
Tabernacle No. 221.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13
| Gratitude

/ wish to thank all my friends
both white and colored who were
SO kind to me during my recent
accident and illness there from,
which came to me at All Saints
College.
Special thanks to Mr.. G.. w.
Christian, rector, and the faculty.
Special thanks to DR.. w. G.. Ellis
TO ribs efficient service, also thanks
to the nurses of the Mercy Hospi-
tai. who were so nice to me.
Ruby A. Newman.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13
Officials Honored

Officials Honored
Pass officers of Eurica Lodge No.
737 were entertained Thursday night
February 4, at the home of Mrs.
Irene Moody, 1912 Fourth North
Street. All members were present
and enjoyed a delightful menu,
which was served at this prevail
entine party.
Mrs. Irene Moody, hostess.
Mrs. Alma B. johnson, cohostess
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13

Rites of Mrs. Jackson were held
Sunday, February 7.
Dillon Funeral Home in charge
of arrangements. Burial was made
in the City Cemetery, Monday, Feb.
Is.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13
Visiting vicksburg

Visiting Vicksburg
Mrs. Bessie Smith of Indianapolis
Indiana, a former resident is in
the city attending the funeral OF
her Step-father Mr.. Dan Williams.
While here she was guest of Mrs.
Daisy Donald of 1910 Walnut ST.,
friend of old times.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13

AME church wishes to thank all who
helped to make the installation of
the club recently beautiful cere-
mony.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13

The man who can make a wo-
man listen usually does it by talk
ing to someone else.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13

These are pleasant evenings for
the man who bought his wife a
TV and his son an electric train.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13

A lot of women are trying to see
who can get the most out of an
evening gown.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13

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The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13
KINGS NEWS
BY Mrs. Alfredia Sims

There will be chicken and fish
dinners for sale at the home of Mr..
and Mrs, Lacy, Kings, Miss. Time
from p. m. until The plates will
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1954-02-13

Trustee Aid Club of St. James
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StreunIined
Modern Home

Perfectly arranged rooms; living
room. l2xl9. dining oreo with pic
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well planned kitchen, 2 good bed
rooms. clay tile bath on lst; expun-
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basement with recreation room
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Five rooms in brick. off Eost 222nd
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cor garage. beautifully londscuped
lot; for
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3 and bright sunroom on lst; 3 and
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Near Shore School

S-room brick colonial. owner moving
10 Texas this week: will help fl
nonce: Sl3.9oo
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Income Property
$4,000

2 houses - one rooms, one 8
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One Step From
Blvd. and Bus

5 room solidiY built bungalow. Q
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noturol woodwork. flush doors. lot
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LARGE SINGLE

South of Euclid. in Eust Cleveland.
rooms and luvotorY on first,
rooms and Q tile baths on End; room
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inr0na
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$4,000
a Bedroom Home

East Cleveland. lovotorY on first.
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$500 Down

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S-Rm. Brick Bungalow

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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-08-13
sointIy City Woman
Found Decd, Wus
Motive OF Cubu

Mrs. ClarettA jackson, 6l7 st.
Anthony Az. a native Of Cuba and
a resident OF 81. Paul since 1913,
vas found dead on Tuesday. Aug
ust 10. between $50 and 4 p. m.
The body Of Mrs. jackson was dis
covered lying face-down on the
kitchen floor by neighbors. who
hoisted a ladder TO the second
floor apartment kitchen window
when they were unable 10 gain &C
cess TO the apartment
Mrs. Jackson, an employee Of
the Orphsum Theatre for q num-
Der Of years. did not report 20
work on Monday. Her employers
were alarmed that she did not
come 20 work and had not called.
On Tuesday. which normally
would have been her day off, one
II her employers. after falling 10
get an answer on the telephone.
called al her home
Friends attempted 10 call her
On the phone and pounded on the
door, Mrs Mary EddinR. 7Is 81.
Anthony. a friend Of the deceased
called police authorities when
nsighbors found her lying on the
kitchen noor. 4 pot that had sp-
parenuy contained water was
burning on the stove. the gas stlll
burning.
She was pronounced dead by the
ambulance doctor. and In the alb.
ssnce Of any known relatives, her
remains were taksn 10 the city
mOrgus.
4 member % the Eastern Star
al arrangements for burial viii b.
made BY officers 81 this orgAni.
za,ion Funeral arrangement
were incomplete a. press time
Brooks Funeral Home In In chsrgs
- The service.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-08-13

OF Communism bill passed In 1850.
the bishop declared. thoro has
been a large number OF laws pas
sod by the Nationalist party 20 Inn
plemcnt It's racial theories,
ION tho surface this may scem
To have been wise because none OF
va can be unaware OF the grave
dangers OF communism at the
present time.
hut an examination Of this act
reveals certain features which I
am persuaded ought 10 he rcaol.
mtcly opposed 10 the theories Of
Marxiam.
"For example, under this act
tho punishment Of communists
II taken outside tho normal pro-
cess Of the law and placed In the
hands 81 the political authorities
without allowing any redress IN
tho courts 81 tho land.
THE definition OF communion
In this bill IL No wide that Il bears
little relationship 10 communism"
anyone who criticlEes tho
government might be named UNI
der this act" Bishop Reeves said.
A labor law that affects about
70 per cent Of all Africans workers
allows Africans 10 belong 10 trade
Continued ON page ~
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the ~. Rev Ambrose Reeves, who
In probably the most outspoken
foe Of halan'a policies.
spoke Up
ON the two occasions that tho
bishop addresAod the congress he
never bit his tongue expressing
his opposition 10 Mnlan.
bishop Reeves bases his oppo-
Eition a. tho "apartheld" policies
In South Africa ON Christian prin.
clplss rather than political or dem
OcrRtic ones
AZ n result Of his speech made
ut a luncheon sponsored by the
Minnesota Governors IntsTTarial
COmmiAsion and n paper he read
10 the congress. there In n likii.
hood that the bishop may be cited
under the gOIth African Public
Safety act
Anyone who speaks UP In behalf
~ the Africans and their rights
may be charged under this act for
melting the Africans 90 riot,
The penalty under this law In
~ laSheS, five years In prison and
a 800 pound approximately 81
2O0D fine,
The bishop said that his only
concern whs about his family and
what would happen 10 them In
the event that he should be i'm.
prisonsd.
The bishop. when travelling n
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-08-13

The present South African gov.
eminent rs not unmindfIi OF It's
responsibilities towards ethnic
groups other than those OF Euro
pcan stock,
The tragedy In that all the
good II In attempting TO do In off.
set by tho legislation the govern
meht has been passing since u
came tn power In order to impls-
mcnt its racial theories" Bishop
Reeves said.
Some Of the good legislation tho
Nationalist party has passed since
u came 90 power, the bishop
pointed out. has been that n has
almost trebled tho amount OF
money for African education, con-
trlbuted 100000 pounds for a
medical school for non Europeans
and has done q great deal To slim
ulate training for Africans In Az.
riculture.
TIL. No Rrspccter of Jim Grow
Again In tho sphere OF public
health tho government IL doing a
great deal Ia wage war on tubcr.
culosIs In all races and has In.
creased expenditure on native
health service bv two million
pounds" thu Bishop OF Johannes.
burg stated.
Beginning with the Suppression
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-08-13
Bethesda Church
Celebrates Posters
Fourth Anniversary

A ono week celebration of the
fourth anniversary of Bethcsda's
pastor and wife, the Rov. and Mrs.
I. G. Harris will begin officially
Sunday. Aug 10 and end Sunday
night. Aug ~, with n banquet
A fun week will feature pastors
and choIra from various Twin City
churches Of all denominations.
Sunday, Calvary Baptist church
OF Duluth. led by It's pastor. Rev,
G. X, Jones. viii some down Ia
Bcthesda by bus 90 take part In
tho celebration ana worship.
Monday night. Aug, 10 will be
Zion Baptist church night with
Rsv. Bolts and his choir partici-
patinE
"wednesday night. Aug, ~. Rev.
Joseph Jackson of Pilgrim Rest
church and It's choir will be on the
program.
Rev, J G. Virgins Of 1t Paul'S
church of God In Christ will have
charge 81 the Thursday night.
Aug. 10 services. Ills fine group
Of singers viii also participate,
Tho balance ~ the weeks ser
vices will be announced In the
next weeks edition Of the paper
The committee In charge ~ the
Harris anniversary Observance In.
ciuhes IN ltR officers. Mrs Jennie
Griashm. chairman. Mrs. Ann
Farmer. secretary and Mrs,
GeorR" Daley, treasurer.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-08-13
~. AFRICAN BASTUs WAST
TO sEGREGATE WHITES

Pretoria. q. Africa -- lAETy ..
The Bantu National Congress, led
by Plus RRubano who wants 10
aggregate whites In S0uth Africa.
held - first public mass meeting
recently.
Representing On the Negro side
Tho same extreme stand ~ the
Nationals, sabra represents on
the white sides, the IDEAL 10 b
worked for, according ~ The Ban.
"a government IL a Negro stat"
withOIt whites. Indians Or anyon"
else except Negroes
Aliens and visitors, h0W"vcf
would ~ admitted with visitors
permits
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1954-08-13

round In South Africa h always
accompanied by three or four CID
men, tho equivalent OF tho pBi In
the u. n.
IT'S very doubtful that they
would give him any kind Of pro-
lection n a situation should war
rant II. but are very handy with
their note books and take long and
copious notes OF what ho has 20
say,
lie readily admits South Afrioa
In a tinderbox that may 10 off at
any time,
Troops Guard Meetings
For example. he said that whom
ever there II n meeting Of the
Africans. troops armed with STEM
guns will enter the meeting place
and surround II.
These troops are known 10 be
trigger happy and the slightest
provocntlon on tho part Of the
Africans would end IN n mAAsacre.
The bishop has been tho cause
Of several frey debates In the
South African parliament boz
cause Of his Views and recently tho
minister Of labor demanded that
he be dsportsd.
Tho bishop In n citizen Of Eng
land and Ii subject 10 deportation
whereas n native born South AZ
CONTINUED on page ~
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Mill City Man
Killed by Rival
Hid in Ambush

A 40 year old Minneapolis man,
Gilbert williams. $3.50 Fourth Av.
s. was fatally shot from ambush
Saturday night, near Baraboo.
Wis. Rushed 10 a Baraboo hospit-
al the man died shortly after the
shooting.
Sank County sheriff James w,
Gavin arrested James Lee Roper,
10 years old. who was said to be a
rival OF Williams for the affec-
tons OF Mrs. Stella Anderson. a
widow whom Williams was visit
ing.
Gavin told the press Monday
that Roper admitted purchasing a
% revolver and shooting Williams
He repeatedly signed n confession
in the presence OF county attorney
Harlan Kelley who along with the
sheriff investigated the shooting.
In his confession Roper is said
to have admitted firing the fatal
shot from ambush and fleeing by
auto toward Necedah. Wis. where
he was apprehended four hours
later by police officers.
At first Roper denied any con-
nection with the crime until con-
fronted by witnesses who said
they saw him near the Anderson
home shortly after the shooting,
sheriff Gavin told newspaper re-
porters.
Charges were TO be filed against
Roper this week for the murder
OF Williams.
Williams was a member OF the
Wisconsin Shivers family. pioneer
residents OF Hillsboro, Wis, which
Ii a few miles from Baraboo. Mrs.
Anderson, n widow and mother 81
two teen-age boys told the press
that Williams was the friend Of
her late husband who died two
years ago. She said she had plan
ned TO marry Williams, OF whom
Roper was jealous.
Williams was married but he
and his wife, Lillian were es-
trangcd and divorce proceedings
had been filed and passed the
preliminary stages. The couple
have n Il year old daughter.
't.oVey.
Williams, who lived In Mime
apolis with his mother. Mrs Cora
Taylor. was buried In the family
plot at Hillsboro, Wis. Tuesday.
Aug. 10.
He was born August 2s, 1905 In
Vernon County. wis He would
have celebrated his 50th birthday
on August 20.
Survivors. in addition 10 his
mother. wife and child include a
step father. Robert Taylor, all OF
Minneapolis. his grandfather.
Thomas l.. Shivers. Wisconsin
pioneer who now lives in Califor-
MIA; three uncleE; Herbert Shivers,
PERKS, California, Marvin Shivcrs.
Los Angeles and Alga Shivers Of
Hlilsboro. Wis.