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The Republican., 1954-12-23

Pres dent Of the American Progress
Foundation, Los Angeles,
So we come again TO Christmas.
This is not merely a season Of the
year, Tut a time when the good
ness Of mankind becomes manifest,
and the miracle Of the nativity
holds us enthralled.
Ii is .954 years since the Christ
child came to dwell amongst men.
lie was the Prince Of Peace, the
Fulfillment Of Prophecy, yet he
was born in the poverty of the
maueer behind the Inn at Bethle-
hem that He might better lead
mankind along the way to freedom
and tranquility.
A crown Of gold was his for the
taking, for there were multitudes
then, as there are today, ready to
follow leader bent on conquest
and plunder. But he chose a Crown
Of Thorns, for His mission on
earth was to give, and not to take
He taught the fundamental
principles of life by parable and
example, but there were few to do
Him honor There were still fewer
who would believe in the Divine
principle Of individual liberty,
equality and justice which He gave
the world His life confirmed the
ancient truth that we are each
equal in the sight of God, and must
therefore be equal in the eyes Of
the law, if the law is just.
To establish this concept He de-
fled the pretenses Of all who would
assume despotic powers, destroying
the God-given rights Of the indi-
vidual. That was His crime For
that He was cIucified.
Every effort was made to de-
grade and destroy Him, yet today
Christ stands as the central figure
in human history. The tinsel glory
that was Rome has long since
c,umbed to dust. With il has van
ishcd the flesh and the memory of
countless Caesars whose lust for
power and plunder brought them
only the Sadistic misery of seeing
The Republican., 1954-12-23
Chorus Entertains
P.-T.A. With Songs

The Music Department enter
tanned members of the P.-T.A., on
Thursday, December 9, in the cafe
terra at Northern High school.
Approximately thirty members
of the senior chorus were present.
They sang three sacred songs and
two popular Christmas songs:
"Fairest Lord Jesus" ANGELS We
Have Heard On High" "Silcnt
Night" "Winter Wonderland" and
"White Christmas" A special
descant part was added by the
girls.
The Jr. High Band, consisting of
members of grades eight and nine,
experienced their first public ap-
pearances. They played five num-
bers, including two Christmas
songs.
Auditorium Work Investigated
Seven members of the P.-T.A.
have been invited to join the
Southern High P.-T.A. to discuss
and take action to promote the
construction of auditoriums at
both schools. Mr.. Savage, presi-
dent, will contact seven members
in the near future to attend the
meeting.
The Republican., 1954-12-23
MISCE MEAT Pies
Baked Fresh Daily
75c
HINEBAUGH'S RESTAURANT

FOR SALE -Healthmor sweep
en-, with all attachments Phone ?
1892 ADV 39-tf.
FOR SALE-IIeating stove, used
winter Will sell cheap. Phone
2-32S7.- Adv 41-tf.
FOR SALE Coal stoller, hot
water furnace. Harry Baker, Mt
Lake Park.-Adv 42-2t*
The Republican., 1954-12-23
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
MISCELLANEOUS

INCONVENIENCE you are
planning a sale, contact Auctioneer
Paul A. Maust. Salisbury, Pa. Phone
Grantsville. Md. 7G-G-12.-40-tf
WE DO ALL KINDS Of electri-
cal wiring and plumbing, also re-
pair electric pumps, carpenter work
Of any kind. Phone 2-2934 ADV.
39-tf.
The Republican., 1954-12-23
LOST

LOST-Solitaire diamond plati.
mum ring. $4,000 reward. Mrs
Joseph Alvarez, Oakland. Tcle-
phone 2-2542.-Adv. 42-tf.
The Republican., 1954-12-23

MONUMENTS and MARKERS
now on display at "A High street.
Telephone 2-3l15, Porter r. De-
Witt, Oakland Memorials. ~ Adv.
3l-tf
The Republican., 1954-12-23
Commissioners Meeting

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
That the Board of County Com
missioners for Garrett County,
Maryland, will be in session for
the transaction Of all routine busi-
ness that may properly come be-
fore them on
MONDAY AND TUESDAY
JANUARY 3 AND 4, 1855
BY order of the Board.
GERTRUDE ARONHALT,
Acting Clerk.
The Republican., 1954-12-23
Big Game Hunters!

Meshack Brownings famous
book, "Forty-Four Years of the
Life of Hunter" presents
some of the best hunting stories
in print By all means read it
before your next camping or
hunting trip and take it with
you. The book is illustrated,
nicely bound, and a real treasure
for those who appreciate truth
full stories of the most thrilling
sort. Ideal for Christmas or an
niversary presents Twelfth pdi-
ton. $500 postpaid Attractive
discount on orders Of one dozen
or more
r. Getty Browning
PUBL S H Err
1912 Harvey Street
Raleigh, NJ. c.
The Republican., 1954-12-23

PAINT SPECIAL-Buy the best
at 20fc off. Browning's Hardware
Third Street. Oakland.-Adv. 19-ti
FOR SALE-39" electric range
Just like new. 1858 Kelvinator a
$17995. Dewitt & DeBerry.-Ady
1927.
The Republican., 1954-12-23

1858 Chevrolet 4-Door 2l0-
with easy-driying POWER
GLIDE transmission Hor-
izon" blue Lacquer Radio
fresh air conditioning heat
er and dcfrosters, new seat
covers, directional signals
and back-up lights. One
owner
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02

FOR SALE+Several new list
ings of modern homes. All prices
and sizes. Store with apartment
above in center business section
of Smyrna, New roof on this
property. Priced at $500. Lots
for sale in and around Smyrna
and Clayton. We have a large
listing of nice properties and may
have what you are looking for.
George d. Wright, Real Estate.
Smyrna 1921 or 9659.
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
Dated November %, 1854
To The Above Named Defendant:
If this summons is served personally
upon you. then. in case of your failure.
within 20 days after such service. exclusive
of the day of service. to serve on plain
tiff's attorney named above an answer to
the complaint. the case will be tried with
out further notice.
If personal service is not made upon you
and if this summons is published as re-
quired by statute. then, in case of your
failure. within 20 days from service by
publication of this summons. to serve on
plaintiffs attorney named above an an
swer to the complaint, the case will be
tried without further notice.
JOHN P. LeFEVRE
Prothonotary
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02

YOUR Southern States Cooper
ative Grinding and Mixing Service
is equipped with modern high
speed equipment designed to grind
your grains to your exact specifi-
cations. And we will mix your
grains with Southern States nu-
tritious supplements for poultry,
dairy and stock feeding. Fast,
accurate service. Dependable mo-
lasses mixing too. Ask us for de-
tails. Southern States, Smyrna
Clayton Cooperative, Phone Smyr-
ma 4411.
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02

SALE Household Goods, De-
cember IL and 13, 10 a.m.-5 pm,
corner of Union and Mt. Vernon
Streets. Sale of DR.. and Mrs. F.
r. Wright. Coldspot refrigerator,
gas stove, studio couch, Gov. Win
throp desk, bedroom suite, roll
away bed, rug, chairs, drop-leaf
table, dishes, Victorian and An
tique pieces, other items too num-
erous to mention. Sale by Nellie
Garner.
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
Dated November IL, 1854
To The Above Named Defendant:
If this summons is served personally
upon you, then. in case of your failure,
within 20 days after such service, ex-
elusive of the day of service. to serve on
plaintiffs attorney named above an an
swer to the complaint, the case will be
tried without further notice.
If personal service is not made upon
you and If this summons is published as
required by statute, then, in case of your
failure, within 20 days from service by
publication of this summons. to serve on
plaintiffs attorney named above an an
swer to the complaint. the case will be
tried without further notice.
JOHN P. LeFEVRE,
Prothonotary
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02
NOTICES

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
In the Superior Court of the State of
Delaware in and for Kent County
Leona Mae Baynard Gray
Plaintiff.
".
Benjamin F. Gray
Defendant.
The State of Delaware.
To The Sheriff of Kent County:
You Are Commanded:
To summon the above named defendant
so that. within 20 days after service hereof
upon defendant, exclusive of the day of
service. defendant shall serve upon James
B. Messick. Esq, plaintiffs attorney,
whose address is Dover. Delaware, an
answer to the complaint.
To serve upon defendant copy hereof
and of the complaint.
If the defendant cannot be served per-
sonally. to publish this process as required
by statute.
JOHN P. LeFEVRE,
Prothonotary
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02
FOR SALE

Very fine bungalow in Clayton,
consisting of large living room,
with fireplace, wall to wall Broad
loan carpet which will remain,
large tile very modern Kitchen,
bath, 2 large bedrooms, full base
ment with knotty pine recreation
room, fireplace, beauty parlor,
shower, laundry and utility room.
This house is about two years old
and the best construction. Insu-
lated and combination aluminium
storm window and doors, breeze
way and garage. Lot is rs x 100
ft. and well handicapped Priced to
sell and shown by appointment
only.
Carl L. Wright
Phone Smyrna 9455
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02

ROOM FOR RENT Reason
able, or will rent room with kitch-
en- privileges. Apply anytime af-
ter 4:30 at SO Mt. Vernon St.,
third floor.
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02
LAWN MOWER SERVICE

LAWN MOWER SERVICE
Sharpening and Repairing of
hand, chain and circular saws.
Repairing of small gasoline mot
ors, any make.
Il. l.. PECK
2 Miles North of Smyrna
On Old Highway Phone 3413
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02
Classified Rates
Payment In Advance

d1LuCht IN hufhiCC
Minimum. SOC per inser-
tion. (20 words or less). Ad-
ditional words, &c. Set in
blacnace, 75c. Set in black
face all capitals, double rate.
Blind or keyed ads, 25c ex-
ira. Classified Display Ads.
75c per col. inch.
Cards of Thanks, 75c. In
Memoriam notices, 10c per
line. Legal notices, 10c per
line. Public Sales. S1.o0 per
col. inch.
CREDIT SERVICE
A bookkeeping charge of
25c will be made for all Clas-
sified Ads not paid in ad-
vance and an additional
charge of Csc for each 80
days bill remains unpaid.
RATES ARE NET.
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02
Classified Ads
FOR SALE

FOR SALE Bungalow. Call
William Cox, 1856.
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02

FOR SALE-Small G.E. Refrig-
orator in good condition. Ph. 8257.
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02

FOR SALE - Apartment house
in Smyrna with six units and five
rented at the present time. The
interior of this property has just
been redecorated. Good invest
ment property for someone. Own
er selling due to health. Priced
at $4,000. George d. Wright,
Real Estate. Smyrna 1921 or 1863
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02
SPECIAL

'53 LINCOLN 4-door Sedan - s265o
Tan with radio heater, automatic transmission
FoWer brakes power steering, power windows
'53 CHRYsLER New Yorker 4-door Sedan Light
gn gTay - Just like like new one-owner car with
radio, heater, automatic shift and white-wall
tires. Power steering and power brakes.
Electric window lifts. ................ S2295
'53 FORD, Club Coupe .. s1395
gray, cylinder. radio heater and white.wsIl sH
tires. Very clean Includes 4-barreled carbura-
tion, dual ignition Mallory coil
'53 FORD, 2-tone blue, radio and heater ~ s1495
'52 CHEVROLET 4-door Sedan Deluxe .... S1145
--1Blte with radio and heater Good condition.
81 PLYMOUTH Convertible ... S1Os5
Radio and heater Spotlight, white-wa tires.
Perfect condition. Cream body with black top.
This is a one-owner car
] '52 DODGE Wayfarer Radio and heater -. $3.50
'52 CHEVROLET 4-door Sedan Deluxe .... S1145
81 FORD 4-door Sedan ............... 1896
Tan with radio, heater and overdrive Good tires
Ihls is one-oWner car Custom.
s5I MERCURY 4-door Sedan . S1O95
Black. Radio, heater and overdrive This is really
clean car and a wonderful buy.
,51 PONTIAC 2-door Sedan ...... I... 1915
Radio, heater, white-wa tires and hydro
matte drive. This is VERY clean car and
must be seen to be appreciated. beautiful
light blue
,5I PONTIAC 4-door Sedan Observation-Disclosures. 1915
8-cylinder two-tone green. Chieftain Deluxe.
Hydromatic, radio, heater, white-wall tires and
spotlight.
,5I CHEVROLET 4-door Sedan Deluxe ........ 1895
Black with radio and heater. AL condition.
,5I HUDSON 4-door Sedan .................. $795
Radio and heater. Very clean Good tires
80 BUICK Roadmaster. Radio, heater Dynafow 1895
Very clean car.
$50 DODGE Meadowbrook 4-door Sedan ...... S795
Blue. Looks and runs like new.
-51 KAISER, Traveller .....,...............: $685.
2-door Sedan heater and defroster tires.
so BUICK, Special 2-door Sedan ........... $575
,49 FORD 4-door Sedan 8-cylinder ........... S495
Overdrive, radio, heater.
,49 PACKARD 4-door. Overdrive .......... $685.
heater good tires, one owner.
Overdrive.
'48 CADILLAC Convertible ................. $S75
Radio, heater, hydromatc, new tires.
'4I CHEVROLET, 2-door .........,.......... $95
Radio and heater Low mileage. Good tires
Very clean.
$50 GMC 81 Ton Pickup ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $575
Heater and defroster. Runs and looks like new.
go CHEVROLET Sedan Delivery ......... S575
Heater and defroster. just like new.
Lee F. Slaughter
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02

FOR sALEL1e52 Pontiac Cat
alma (hard top), fully equipped,
$3.50. Call Smyrna 3456 after
6 pm.
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02
Used Trailers
FOR SALE

1858 Schult 2 bedroom, like new,
$3,750; 1850 Roadmaster, with
bath, $1750; Also new National
35 for $500 cash, one bedroom;
1852 Prairie Schooner, 1 bedroom,
$1750; 1851 Liberty, 2 bedroom,
$2e95.
Also, new trailers of all types,
Mobile, Crestliner, Imperial, Flor
ence, Vandale, National, Nashua.
Can be seen at CAPITAL TRAIL
Err SALES, DUPONT Highway,
Route 13, Dover, Delaware. Ask
for Ruth or Medford.
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
In the Superior Court of the State of
Delaware in and for Kent County
Julia M. Garrison
Plaintiff,
".
Edward Garrison
Defendant. q
The State of Delaware.
To The Sheriff of Kent County:
You Are Commanded:
To summon the above named defendant
so that. within 20 days after service
hereof upon defendant, exclusive of the
day of service. defendant shall serve upon
Louis L. Redding, ESQ.,, plaintiffs at
torney, whose address is 923 Market
Street, Wilmington, Delaware, an answer
to the complaint.
To serve upon defendant copy hereof
and of the complaint.
If the defendant cannot be served per-
sonally, to publish this process as re-
quired by statute.
JOHN P. LeFEVRE,
Prothonotary
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Household Goods

The undersigned will sell at
public sale personal property OF
undersigned estate and also sur
plus items of the unersigned, at
LIS W South St., Smyrna, on
SATURDAY, DEC. A, 1854
at 1890 p. M.
Furniture, house furnishings
consisting of bedroom furniture,
two sets of dining room furniture,
living room items, floor coverings
and rugs, victorian and antique
pieces and other items too numer-
GUS to mention.
TERMS-CASH Before Removal.
If stormy above date, sale will be
held the following Saturday, Dec.
11th, 1854, at the same hour.
C. l. HARMONSON, Executor
of Margaret B. Massey, Decd.
J. C. Walker, Auctioneer
Francis Downes, Outside Clerk
Ruth Schreiner, Inside Clerk
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02

FOR SALE = 1000 Seasoned
White Oak Posts 81 feet long.
Phone 4067.
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02
For Rent
Z First Floor
Apartment

in Clayton, 8 rooms and bath
furnished or unfurnished, avail
able Dec. Z. Commissioned ofic
ers preferred.
Phone: Smyrna 9225
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02

FOR SALE - Wheat Straw.
Beef by the quarter. Frank Hout-
man. Phone Smyrna 3674.
Smyrna times., 1954-12-02

FOR SALE-New and Used Oil
Heaters. Exceptional buys! Glenn
ents Supply Company, Clayton,
Delaware. Phone 3211.
The Key West citizen., 1954-11-20
Priests Sentenced
In Peron's 5 Drive
Against Catholics

BUENoS AIRES, Argentina R-
Two priests were sentenced yes
terday to five days Imprisonment
in the toughest acton yet taken
in President Peron's campaign
against Roman Catholics he has
accused of trying to undermine his
regime.
The priests were sentenced on
charges of disturbances and dis
orders" As is customary in Ar
gentina in cases of misdemeanors,
the sentences were based on police
investigation without public trial.
The priests were taken to a home
for aged priests to serve their
sentences.
The two priests were among "a
named by Peron in a speech on
Nov. 10 as opposing his regime.
The Key West citizen., 1954-11-20
Two Arrested
On Counterfeit
Charge hD.C.

WASHINGTON R-Secret Sery-
ice agents last night arrested two
men and woman who, they said.
had printed $3.50, 900 in counterfeit
$1O0 bills.
The trio, seized in a. Washington
hotel, were charged with possessing
and passing bogus bills, which the
Secret Service described as 'sin-
ferior."
U. E. Baughman, chief of the
Secret Service, said the bills were
pinted in the woman's Miami, Fla.
home.
Baughman identified those ar
rested as:
Farmer C. Thomas, 2s, of 1914
NV 45th ST., Miami, an employe
of Miami printing plant.
William H. Gardner, 81, Of 2sl5
NV 155th Ter. ppa-Locka, Fla, an
auto salesman.
Joan st. Clair, 50, of s5s Payne
Dr., Miami.
Baughman said the three related
they passed about $4,000 in counter
felt bills in Dallas, New Orleans,
jackson, Miss, Little Rock, Ark,
and Atlanta before coming to Wash
ington.
They had $4,000 in bogus bills
in their possession when arrested,
Baughman said, and had shipped
bills with a face value of $225, 900
to Denver, to be picked up in the
name of Joan Welch.
Baughman said the shipment was
sent to Denver after the three got
Scared" in Dallas. He said the
would be recovered by the
Secret Service.
The Key West citizen., 1954-11-20
Pretty Moll
Aids Bandits

DUSSELDORF, Germany IA
pretty gun mol rode with West
Germany's audacious autobahn
bandits today as they slugged and
robbed gas station attendant q
stones throw from police road
blocks.
The attendant told police that
two men and a woman in a gray
sedan got gasoline. AS he went 70
the office one of the men hit him
and stole $129.
It was the first time a woman
had figured in the two-week siege
OF brutality and banditry. Nineteen
robberies have been reported de-
spite mobilization of hundreds of
police.
Today's slugging was the third
In the past three days. A German
was manhandled and slapped
Thursday night when he had only
a few pennies. A businessman was
clubbed unconscious in another at
tack the same night.
Officials of North Rhine West
Phalia, where the gang chiefly
operates, said today police have
again been reinforced, but denied
a report they planned to patrol the
autobahns in armored cars.
The Key West citizen., 1954-11-20

and sentence at the end of a four
day trial, but he told newsmen
afterwards that "it hurts"
Army authorities pointed out
dismissal of an officer was equiva-
len to the dishonorable discharge
of an enlisted man, and said And
erson also could have been SEN
fenced to six years and four
months at hard labor.
The court of two colonels,. four
lieutenant colonels, four majors
and captain convicted Anderson
on II specifications and acquitted
him on six under Articles SO. 1873
and 1874 of the Uniform Military
Code.
Conviction
Anderson was convicted on these
charges:
Article SO, maltreatment of per
sonnel: Ordering Pvt. Jesse A.
Wyatt, IS, Bessemer,. Ala, hung by
the ankles from tree; ordering
dirt thrown on the PROSTATE body
of Pvt. Rodney r. Steele. "a,
Montgomery, Ala, and causing a
wooden cross to be placed in his
mouth; ordering Steele to take a
CONTINUED on Page Eight
The Key West citizen., 1954-11-20
Lieutenant May Have Long Wait
For Review OF His Sentence

AUGUSTA, Ga. R - End 1t.
Charles c. Anderson may spend up
to year in the Army while the
courts review his sentence of dis
missal for mistreating trainees at
Camp Gordon.
The conviction and sentencing
and the order to forfeit all allow
ances are subject to automatic re-
view by Brig. Gen. Francis How
ard, Camp Gordon commander and
convening authority of the court.
The decisions also are subject to
review by the Judge advocate gen.
eral of the Army, the Court of
Military Appeals and the secretary
of the Army.
Any disapproval along the line
of review could restore the slim,
24-year-old Korean combat veteran
and native of st. Louis to duty. Au-
thorities estimate the reviews and
possible appeals may take up to a
year.
Remains At Camp
Meanwhile, Anderson will remain
at Camp Gordon ION some useful
duty pending the outcome.
Anderson didn't show any enc.
ton when he heard the verdict
The Key West citizen., 1954-11-20
CossiPs Link
Gable, Monroe
In Romance

HOLLYWOOD R-Gossips said
today that Hollywood's newest ro-
nance costars Marilyn Monroe
and Clark Gable. Press agents
hope it last - if it exists - until
they can be costarred in a movie
planned for them.
The talk started with a photo,
released yesterday by Marilyn's
studio, goth Century-Fox, which
showed the two dancing together
at a party two weeks ago. This
was the night before Marilyn en-
tered hospital for minor surgery.
The party was tossed by Charles
K. Feldman, Billy Wilder, pro-
ducer and director of "The Seven
Year Itch" The party celebrated
the windup Of the picture, which
stars Marilyn.
Shall We Dance?
She came to the party with col
umnist Sid Skolsky, to whom she
confided she would like to dance
with Gable. The King" got the
message. The two danced together
much of the evening.
When Marilyn entered the hos
pital the next day, she received a
nice little note and three dozen
red roses, apparently from Gable.
The next day and every day there
after for week, Marilyn got more
roses and a card. always signed
CLARK"
There was some conjecture how
ever, whether an alert press agent
had followed up Cables gallantry
unbeknown to the actor.
Gable, now in Hong Kong max
ing Soldier of Fortune" for goth
Century-Fox, was unavailable for
comment on the romance talk
But Marilyn admitted she never
had so much fun in her life as
she did dancing with Gable. She
said ne always has been her idol.
The Key West citizen., 1954-11-20
Corlnty's 18th
Highway Death
Listed Today

"A woman was killed at
4:45 D. m. today when the
car intwhich she was ri,ifns1
crashed with a trailer truck
ON Big Pine Key.
Cpl. s. r. Walker of the
Florida Highway Patrol
identified the dead woman
as Evelyn Davis, 81, of 80
Thomas Street.
A man and another woman were
seriously injured in the wreck. A
second man escaped without in
jury.
Crash Described
Walker described the fatal crash
this way:
Lee McKyiver, 40, of s31 Thomas
Street, was driving 1949 Hudson
sedan north on U. S. ! at a high
rate of speed. Walker estimated
The speed at 20 miles per hour.
The sedan went out of control,
crossed the center line on a curve
ON big Pine Key and hit the left
rear wheel Of a trailer truck load
ed with ashphalt for the City of
Key West.
The truck, Walker said, is own
ed by Red Wing Carriers OF Tam
pa.
Truck Driver Unhvrt
It was driven by Lester r. Rine-
mart, a, Of Miami, who was un-
injured.
McKyiver sustained broken leg
and ankle and may have internal
injuries.
Anna Wailliams, s., (no address
given by Walker) was riding in the
front seat of the sedan. She has
q fractured right leg and hip and
cuts OF both ankles.
She and McKyiver are In Mon
zoe General Hospital.
Clarence Johnson, who works for
Thompson Enterprises. was unin-
5ured. Johnson and the woman
who was killed were riding in the
rear seat.
The death was the 18th traffic
fatality In Monroe County this year.
The Key West citizen., 1954-11-20
.Oldster Routs
Bandit Gang

WELLSToN, Ohio R - Police
said an 8O-year-old man last night
routed four bandits when the gang
attempted to hold up his second
hand store.
Sherman Lewis told police the
four, three men and a woman.
came into his shop just outside
town and asked to see wedding
rings. Lewis said when he opened
his safe, one of the men drew a
gun and ordered him into another
room.
Lewis said he grabbed a pistol
from bench, shot one of the men,
and escaped to call police. When
officers came, the four had fled
empty-handed taking the injured
man with them.