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Milford chronicle., 1954-12-17

Brenda Sue Bailey, 3-year-old
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Harold
Bailey, is in Doris Memorial Hos
pital to be treated for polio.
The child was on the ailinq LIST
for more than a week before en-
tering Peninsula General Hospital
IN Salisbury last Friday. on sun
day her doctors agreed it was poIio
and recommended that she be NOV
ed to Doris Memorial Hospital in
Wilmington for treatment.
The Baileys live on the Delmar-
Laurel Road.
G. Norman Ehrlich of Baltimore
has accepted the pastorate of the
First Baptist Church here as his
first charge.
He is a graduate of Missions BIZ
bic Institute in New York and was
member of Popular Grove Ban
tist Church in Baltimore. He is a
veteran with two years service in
Korea. Married and the father of
three children, he is 80 years Of ace.
Plans are to move into the church
parsonage on State street this
week.
Milford chronicle., 1954-12-17
Safety Council Notes

John ID. Reeder, past president
Of the Delaware Safety Council to-
day urged Christmas Shoppers not
to be too trusting, even though If
IS the time Of year when Amerf-
cans traditionally are full Of good
Will for their fellow men.
The type Of pedestrian who
gives traffic officers the most trOu-
Die at this time Of year" said Mr.
Reeder, ''is the fellow who stems
OF the curb, his arms loaded with
Christmas presents, his face
Wreathed IN smiles his eyes
full Of trust He's SURE motorists
won't hit him.
But during this months holiday
tranic hazards program, we Of the
Delaware Safety Council along
with the National Safety Council
would like to warm every pedestri-
an that It's not a safe bet to as
sumo motorist viii stop for YOU
when he's driving on wet, lev or
snowy streets"
Sometimes it's extremely diff
cult for motOrist to stOp his car
in time to avoid hitting a pedestri-
For this reason, Mr.. Reeder aD-
pealed to all Christmas sbopDers
g abide by the following safe walk
ing rules:
I. Don't carry so many packages
they obscure your vision directly
ahead, to the side, and Of the pave
ment.
z, ne certain your parcels are
.lea securely. Il you should happen |
% drop a package in mid-street |
ook carefully before stooping ia /
pick it up.
g. Avoid hurrying through crowd /
20 city streets in D sholi-dazaD
.ts important that you stay alert |
lhe tendency to hurry with arms
oaQed with packages, not COM
lieteiy alert, can be suicidal.
Milford chronicle., 1954-12-17
DELMAR
By Mrs.
Ella N. Carmine

Private Walter L. Cook. son ot
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Cook 81
Il. +. d. 3, Delmar, is now ASSIGNED
20 the First Mobile Army Surgical
hospital, which is attached to the
1lth Airborne Medical Battalion of
the 18th Airborne Division at Fort
Campbell, XIV
HoDert LoeKerman was elected
president of the DeI-Mar Coaches
ana officials Association at the re-
cent dinner when Jack Freeman
coach OF William and Mary was the
guest speaker.
Many Delmar residents woro
among the 120 guests when Harlan
Tull Of Delmar acted as toastmas-
ter and Burns Marvil, also of Del
mar, as chairman Of ARRANGEMENTS
coach Freeman highlighted his
talk with films of the William and
Mary-Penn game. Harold Keller
commissioner of the association
outlined the history of the Organi-
zatlon in a short talk.
Mrs. 3. M. Stokes has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Henry Nv
eritt and Mrs. EVeritt in Baltimore
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brasure
nave been entertaining Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph West Of Wilmington.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Horsey have
returned to their Delmar home af-
ter having lived in Philadelphia
Tor the past several years.
MRS. Agnes Houston Of Seaford
ana Mrs. J. Paul Ellis Of Delmar.
members Of the executive board of
the Woman's Auxiliary Of the Dio- |
cese OF Delaware, were recent Inn
cheon guests of Mrs. Brooke Moselv |
in Wilmington.
Milford chronicle., 1954-12-17
TRACTORS vs.. ELEPHANTs

SEATTLE n l) U Aung Baw
Of BuFmas State Timber Board
came here to study possible logging
improvements for his homeland
but he's doubtful about tractors re-
placing elephants.
He raised these questions: Can
you train tractor to go into a log
choked stream. pull loose the kew
log and then get out Of the way?
Where can You buy a tractor for the
$500 TO $4,000 price of an ele-
phant2 And did you ever hear Of
g tractor browsing on the lob to do
its own "refueling1?
Milford chronicle., 1954-12-17
PLANNED RETIREMENT

PETERSBURG, va. = up - Dr.
" =. MclllWaine, a Presbyterian
minister, has everything planned
for his retirement two years hence.
ne Y write book about birds.
since 1916 he has been watching
olrds and keeping notes. He tries
TO stroll through the woods for an
hour and a half daily.
Milford chronicle., 1954-12-17
eRoMINe BoY

OMAHA = (A) A Benson High
scnool physical education instruc-
Tor noticed one Of the boys shower
ing without bothering to remove
stfeet SHOES and stockings.
How cOme?' asked the instrnc-
The youth replied: I'm in a hur-
~ to get to luneh."
Milford chronicle., 1954-12-17
auM. BLEAsE

RICHMOND, va. - (Pl Roger
3. dement, looks for a quiet life
repeat quiet life-with his hobbies
q cabinet making and watch res
pairing now that he has retired.
FoF the past AZ years Dement
mas Deen Navy civilian ordnance
specialist testing the new big guns
At the Dahigren proving grounds
Milford chronicle., 1954-12-17

classified Ads get result.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-04-01
James Weaver Dies
At DdnUiUe, Pa.

James r. Weaver, al, a native of
Bluffton and brother of Mrs. Elva
Zimmerly of this place, died March
18 in the City hospital at Danville,
Pa, after an illness of three months.
Born in Bluffton on June 6, 1906,
he was a son of D. H. and Marie
(Miller) Weaver. He had been en-
ployed by the Pennsylvania Railroad
Express Co. for the past IS years.
He was a. member of the Moose
Lodge and the Methodist church of
Mt. Carmei, Pa.
In addition to his wife, Katherine,
ne is survived by two daughters,
Elizabeth, IA, and Martha, 9. Also
surviving are sisters, Mrs. Elva
Zimmerly, Bluffton; Mrs. Cleora
Craft of Hobbs, N. M; brothers,
Paul of Hobbs; Eugene of Detroit,
Mich; L. J. Weaver of Washington,
Pa; Samuel, Bradford, Pa; and
Ralph and I Kenneth of Pensacola,
Florida.
Burial was in the City cemetery
at Bradfo1d, Pa.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-04-01
Writer+ Wrestler To
SDeGk At Hi School

Bertrand Shurtleff, author of many
popular adventure stories and a
former professional football player
and wrestler, will be in Bluffton
Tuesday, April. 20, to speak before
the high school ASSEMBLY at 8:45 am.
Mr.. Shurtlsff, a graduate of
Brown university, turned to lectur-
ing and writing after short career
as an English teacher. His most
recent book lis Flying Footballs"
published by the Bobbs-Merrill Com
pany of indianapolis.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-04-01

Of Lima.
Mrs. Grace Klin9er spent Wednes-
day with Mr.. and rs. ]. w. Wilkins
and daughters of n bar Forest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Davis, Lincoln
Park, Mich, Mr. and Mrs. Keith
Moore and family spent the week end
with Mr.. and MRS Harry Moore. Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. H Hhrt and son were
Sunday guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. 2. Hartman spent
Friday afternooh with Mr.. and Mrs.
Clair Burgman kf near McComb.
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Moore, Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Davis were Saturday
evening supper guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Hart and son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Hauenstein
called Friday evening on Mr.. and
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-04-01
ReU. Reuben Short
NeU President OF
EUangefstic Assn.

The Rev. Reuben Short, pastor of
the Evangelical Mennonite Church,
Bluffton, was elected president of
the Tri-County Evangelistic associa-
ton at meeting held at the
Ebenezer Mennonite church recently.
Other new officers of the associa-
ton are Paul Steiner, vice president;
Harry ]. Welty, secretary; Willis
J. Amstutz, assistant secretary;
Irwin Hilty, treasurer; and Elmer
Diller, assistant treasurer.
The association also decided to hold
a two-week Evangelistic Bible con-
ference sometime next fall.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-04-01
SOLDIERS ADDRESS

Cpl. Howard E. Kohler, 5217394s
4Oth Inf. Hdq. "Honor Guard"
APO No. 6, e P. II.
San Francisco, Calf.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-04-01

-. E# ....@
children of Findlay,I Ispent Sunday in
Rawson with Mr.. Srfith's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Harleyfshith and Pat.
The ladies 9f tue Rawson Metho-
DIST church will in charge of the
dinnefk at <he sfpck sales Friday,
April 2~af Columbus Grove stock
yard. n
Today after school the Camp Fire
Girls will take a hike and take a
lunch with them They will have a
progressive partk in the near future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Higbie, Rt. 1,
received a phoAe call Sunday night
from their son pohn. He had a few
days leave frorh his boat and drove
to Washington, D. c. where he said
the cherry trees are beautiful. They
are all out in blossoms. He will visit
friends in w. VI. before returning to
Charleston, S. e. and to the USS
Argonaut.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-04-01

Mrs. Levi Hauenstein.
Mrs. Grace Klingler was a Sunday
dinner guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde
fKlingler and sons.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-04-01

Mrs. Mary Plate of Lima, Mrs. H.
o. Hilty spent Thursday with Mr..
and Mrs. Owen Sphncer and sons of
Bowling Green. r.
MIR. and Mrs. o. IP. Hartman spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Grismore.
Linda Moore spR Rnt last week with
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ry Moore.
Mrs. Ethel Roberts of Yuma, Ariz.
returned home after spending the
past six weeks with her daughter and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Augs-
burger.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. q. Hilty, Mrs.
Mary Plate called Sunday evening
on Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Hilty and family
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1954-04-01
PAGE FOUR
LEGAL NOTICE

The Richland Township Trustees are reeeiv-
ing applications foF the wouk Of moving and
taking care of six f6l tovnahip cemeteries.
Applications should be sabraiftad to the town
ship clerk.
Richland Township Trustees.
Dale Reichenbach, clerk
The Nome nugget., 1954-09-17
Famed Arctic Explorer Adm. MacMillan Radios "All We'll" From Labrador

CHICAGO, tR-Adm. Donald B. MacMillan, 69, long unheard from on his 26th expedition into the arctic, radioed Wednesday that he is at Hopedale, Labrador, and "All we'll"
 The message was received by Cmdr. E. F. McDonald Jr., radio and teleWsion executive, who ex- plored the arctic with MacMillan in 1923. The radio read:
 Happy to arrive Hopedale after long, hard run along Ellsmereland and Baffinland coast. Difficult going all summer. All well. Mac Milan"
 MacMillan has been making voyages into the arctic each sum- mer for years aboard his sailing vessel Bowdoin. Mcdonald said the veteran explorer had not been heard from for some time this summer and he and other friends and associates had begun to fear for his safety.
The Nome nugget., 1954-09-17
ALASKA AIRLINES

From Anchorage: Wm. Bates, Jack Davenport, John Heafer, Dirk Hoogland.
 To Anchorage: MT. and Mrs. Ted Burden, M. R. Underwood, Walter Eagnuk, Norman Eseni- tux.
 From Unalakleet: Gene Cash, George Auliye.
 To Gambell Daisy Kiyuluk, David TatooWi, Roger Aningayon. From Utica: Joe Kroninger.
 From Kotzebue: Martha Good win, Leonard Filasetta.
 From Candle: Gene Wagner.
 From Deering: Alice Karmun, Rose Barr.
The Nome nugget., 1954-09-17
Pelly to Urge
 Alaska RR. Run Passenger Ships

SEATTLE, R-Operation of AL aska passenger ships by the Alas ka Railroad will be urged by Con- gressman Thomas M. Pelly before the Tollefson House subcommit- tee here October 4.
 Pelly intends to appear as witness before the subcommittee, he said Wednesday, to push for the Interior Department to step into the Alaska passenger busi- ness through it's Alaska Railroad operation.
 This seems the lone remaining hope, the Washington congress- man declared, to maintain ocean passenger service between Seattle and the territory. Alaska Rail- roads broad powers for develop ment Of Alaska would permit it to set up ocean passenger opera tion almost immediately, without any congressional action.
 Pelly's plan probably would call for the Interior Dept. to take over part of Alaska Steamship Co.'s passenger fleet and operate it, either directly or through Alaska Steam.
 One government-owned corpor- ation now operates passenger ships to the Panama Canal, the congressman pointed out, and the Interior Dept. has shown great concern over AlaSka's ocean pass enger problem.
The Nome nugget., 1954-09-17
Dulles Sees Safety From Communism In SEE Asia Pact

WASHINGTON, R-Secretary of State Dulles switched his drive for stronger anti-Communist de- lenses to Europe Thursday-out- wardly confident that a strong barrier has been erected against any new Red aggression in South east Asia.
 Dulles said in a broadcast re- port to the nation Wednesday night that he believed the new Southeast Asia defense pact would make a substantial con- tribution" to the preservation of free governments and to the blocking of further Communist expansion.
 Furthermore, he pictured pow erful naval and air forces" of the United States in the western Paci- fife as backing up the treaty signed at Manila last week with threat of retaliation against any aggressor. He said this threat can protect many nations as effectively as it can protect one.
The Nome nugget., 1954-09-17
California Girls Visit Nome In Own Plane

Four charming California girls, Pat Gladney of Los Altos, Patty Sherwood of Palo Alto, Margaret Standish of Burbank, and Helen Stoddard, now of Anchorage, got together for a real vacation trip.
 The three Californians flew their own Cessna 170 Pandora" from California to Anchorage where they picked up Helen. They continued on to Fairbanks and arrived Nome Sunday eve ming. Due to weather, their stay here was a little longer than they had anticipated, finally get ting away in the early hours this morning.
 Despite the poor weather the girls said they really enjoyed their stay at Nome. While here they visit King Island Village and took a trip on the Curly o Rail- road which they enjoyed inn mensely.
 All the girls are pilots in their own rights, having been together as ferry pilots for the Wafs dur ing the war.
 All their new friends in Nome wish them pleasant trip home and hope they will be able to visit Nome again soon.
The Nome nugget., 1954-09-17
Notice of Sale of Estate Property

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Administrator below named will receive bids upon the following described real and personal property, within IA days of first publication of this Notice,
 Real Estate:
 The North forty-five feet of Lot Twelve in Block Ninety-three, in the City of Nome, Alaska, to- gether with a frame dwelling thereon. and the furniture fix lures therein.
 Personal Property:
 Waltham Pocket Watch;
 Camera. Kodak A-130, folding;
 Shotgun, 12 ga. Bids must be submitted in writing, and all sales are for cash only. Bids must be submitted to the under signed Administrator, whose address is Nome, Alaska, and the Administrator reserves the right to refuse any or all bids.
 The above property is that of the es- tate of Nels A. Larsen, deceased, and is sold by Order of the Probate Court for the Cape Nome Precinct, Alaska.
 LESTER D. BRONSON,
 Administrator. Publ. Sept. IS, IT, 1854
The Nome nugget., 1954-09-17
Ted Williams Has Late . Season Slump

BALTIMORE, tR-Ted Williams has run into a late-season batting slump. The Boston Red Sox out fielder went 0-for-4 against the Orioles Wednesday night and has collected only three hits in his last 30 trips.
 Williams, who still has chance to win the batting title, is hitting .336 with 351 at bats. Boston has 10 more games remaining.
The Nome nugget., 1954-09-17

By DR. GEORGE S. BENSON


 The 4,O0o people of Louisville Ohio, today are having the greatest celebration in the cys history. Can anybody guess what they celebrating this event that occurred on September IT, 1787 might well be considered of greater importance to mankind than any since the days of Jesus Christ earth The event the adoption of the United States Constitution by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
 The Constitution created a national government to strengthen individual freedom and safeguard that freedom against all encroachments including govern ment itself James Wilson, delegate and noted lawyer said at tho openno of the Constitutional Convention: "For the first me in six thousand years of human history have together to deliberate and peacefully resolve what their government shall be-" The Constitution they thereupon drafted and soned is the greatest governmental document n human history
 That's why little Louisville, Ohio will stage cityWde celebration and have special instructions the Constitution in the schools September IT for the third consecutive year. Citizens will thrill to marching bands parade floats and big auditorium program; and then soberly reflect the debt each of them to the principles of freedom written into the Constitution 167 years ago. few other munities will celebrate too, but none perhaps on the scale and with the enthusiasm of the Louisville citizens
 The American way of life has three foundation stones faith in God constitutional government, and the private enterprise economic system. Whatever be done in America to make our people aware of how indispensable these factors are, to freedom our spiritual growth and economic progress, has my wholehearted support The Constitution and the back ground for it's creation ought to be studied by every school child in Amerca and all Americans ought to pause one day in the year to be reminded of how it works to preserve liberty Louisville has to be proud. What about Constitution Day in this community
The Nome nugget., 1954-09-17
WARNING RIFLE FIRING

There will be rifle range firing at Dexter by inc National Guard on Wednesday. ThurdaY. and Friday.
 All perons are warned 10 stay clear of the firing range which will be southeast of the Scout Camp with the right boundary 1000 yards east of the Nome-Dex- ter Road and the east boundary 2.OO0 yards from the west boun- darY.
The Nome nugget., 1954-09-17

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, SECOND DIVISION, CAPE NOME PRECINCT. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE or CHARLES GUSTAFSON, Deceased.
 No. 1004
 Notice 10 Creditors
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned w. B. Mccarthy, was on the 2Oth day of August, 1854, by an order of the above entitled Court appointed administrator of the estate of CHARLES GUSTAFSON deceased and that he thereupon qualified as such administra- tor in the manner required by law, and all creditors of. and persons having claims against said decedent are hereby required to present their claims with the necessary vouchers within sixty days from the date hereof, to the undersigned administrator at Nome, Alaska, which office the undersigned hereby designates as his place of business in all matters connected with the said estate.
 DATED at Nome, Alaska, this 18th day of August, 1854
 (s) w. B. Mccarthy
 Administrator of the Es-
 tate of Charles Gustaf-
 son, deceased. Publ. Aug. 27, Sep. 3, 10, r, 1854.
The Nome nugget., 1954-09-17

Fine Job Printing at the Nugget
The Nome nugget., 1954-09-17

community
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-09-18
PAGE FIVE

ingham-Union Hospital. The
initial Fall meeting of the
Pro-To Community Club was
held at the Civic League on
September 9th. A fine re-
presentation of membership
was in attendance, and it is
anticipated that many inter
esting and productive actiyi-
ties will be forthcoming dur
ing the club year. A spot
check of the young folk at
the birmingham High School
this year was made and it
was found that the following
began or are continuing their
study as Of September 9Th:
Barbara and Robert Jackson,
Mary Jane and ISadore As
seneca, Frances Stackhouse,
Lucy Bell, Theodore Clements,
Solomon Fuller and Carolyn
West. Mss Georgiana Stack
house has just completed her
hrst week of nurse training
at the Newton Wellesley Hos
pital. She feels confident that
she has selected the right
field of endeavor for. her Iife's
work.
Mrs. Eleanor Lee of Fran
ingham Centre enjoyed" a
very hectic trip from Atlanta,
Georgia last weekend when
returning from a three-week
visit as the houseguest of the
c. W. feathers of that city.
Flying Eastern Airlines, the
ride was most bumpy from
Atlanta to Washington because
OF the terrific winds and tor
rental rains; and since all
flights out of Washington
were cancelled, rail transpor-
tation was reported to. After
a four-hour wait, the train
Continued On Page Four
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-09-18
WEST MEDE0RD

Medford's first local college
trained Church Missionary,
Miss Veronica Lanier, daugh-
ter of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Lanier ST., and a gra-
duate Of Gordon colleges, was
the guest minister of Pastor
Phillips last Sunday at shi-
lob where she delivered 4
stirring message of faith be-
fore an enthused congregation
which included many young
people. Miss Lanier, doing
mission field work for her
church in Vermont, original
homestead of her parents, has
recently completed work
among the Cape Indians this
summer and has also preach
ed in other New England
areas. The community wishes
ner well. Pastor Phillips said
last week he favors more To-
cal people joining the minis
try both at home and abroad.
He praised the talent of Miss
Lanier and prophecized a
bright future for her.
The 1854 Shiloh Fall Rally
next month has already made
available cleaner envelopes
for all members and friends of
Shiloh who desire to aid in
the church work. Contribute
to a good cause. Your money
to Shiloh does work in your
own community and for your
own loved ones and friends.
1t might even help you. So
plan to give to the church.
To-day. Pastor Phillips has
put in busy weeks visiting
the sick and shut-ins. Among
the i'll are Mr.. William Mat
theWS of Jerome Street, and
Mrs. Marian Mofhtt, mother
OF Mrs. Dorothy Kountze. Both
were very i'll this week. Mrs.
Elizabeth Coleman was also
recovering from a fall. We
hope all our sick and shut ms
recovery rapidly. The opening
OF Sunday School last week
saw a good attendance of
boys and girls. AS usual the
church can use more volun-
teer teachers. See the Supt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Vargas
left here Sunday Tor Chicago
where they will work and
study in the social service
field. Due home soon from
Germany for a brief visit will
be Major and Mrs. Hamilton
Kelley and family. Two hur-
ricanes in as many weeks left
their mark on the community
as elsewhere. But compared
with many other places, one
must admit the community
was comparatively fortunate
Don't forget to phone or
mail your news before Mon
days.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1954-09-18

the guests Of Mrs. Elizabeth
Clements recently. Rev. L.
H. A Rogers of Worcester
feted his wife, Leonora, at a
surprise birthday party a few
days ago Guests were present
from New York. Providence,
oSton, Grafton, Millbury. Wor-
cester, and from birmingham
were Mrs. Elizabeth Clements,
Miss Paticia West aind Miss
Esther Clements. A second
surprise received by Mrs. Ro-
gers was a cablegram from
he nephew in Scotland which
arrived during the evening. q.
Mrs. Elizabeth Clements.
Miss Patricia West and Miss
Esther Clements joined with
those from other cities and
towns in Massachusetts, and
Rhode Island at the outing
recently held at Lincoln Park.
Returning to her home in
Jamaica, B. w. I. via TWA
Just before the storm was Miss
Mae James who has been liv-
ing in the States for the past
ten months. Although it was
thought that perhaps Miss
James would be grounded be-
yond the initial flying date,
the flight was able to take off
before the brunt of the storm
hit this area. Word from her
as been received safely. =.
Mr.. an Mrs. Percy Jackson
entertained in their home Mrs.
Carrie Wilson and Mrs. Mar
garet Jackson of Milton, Mrs.
Bessie Ford of Sterling and
Mrs. Beckwith Of Boston.
Welcomed to our neighbor-
hood is Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur
Eddy, who are residing on
Union Ave, Mrs. Eddy is on
the nursing staff of the Fran