Ithaca Council Adopts Budget With Tax Rate Unchanged
Ithaca Common Council approves a tentative 1947 budget of 1,004,124 maintaining a 14.80 tax rate by trimming 12,000 from appropriations. Mayor Gibb commends the finance committee while debates on outside work and wage increases shape the final plan. Major items include Board of Public Works 242,389 and debt service 256,266 with capital reserves not yet provided. The council also renews fire protection contracts and sends the city attorney to Albany for pending legislation before the New Year inauguration of Mayor Gibb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
Roy Shurger
EB. S. Gillette
Francis J. Connors
Shurger
Finance Committee
Arthur N. Gibb
Board of Public Works
D. Boardman
Cayuga Heights
Albany
State Bar Association
New York
C. M. Armstrong
Howard Shepherd
Gibb
Syracuse Herald reporters cover home town news nationwide
McGraw Mrs Agnes Talbot. Anna English Groton. Suzanne White Marathon. Homer Elizabeth Haller. Dryden Mabel Bartholomew. Truxton Mrs O B Moore are listed as correspondents with telephone numbers. The Syracuse Herald Journal and Syracuse Sunday Herald American reporters cover home town news across their wide circulation territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGraw
Agnes Talbot
Groton Mbe
Anna English
Elizabeth Haller
M. Dryden
Mabel
Dr McCauley Named to Ithaca College Medical Director
Ithaca announces Dr George G McCauley of 418 N Tioga St as medical director at Ithaca College. A Cornell Arts and Sciences graduate 1930 he earned an MD from Northwestern and served as liaison medical officer for U S Public Health Service in New England. During World War II he led the station hospital at Gallops Island and later joined the War Shipping Administration medical unit in New York. He succeeds Dr Harold P Denniston who had held the post for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
George G. McCauley
N. Tiogast
Ithaca College
Leonard B. Job
College of Arts and Sciences
Cornell
McCauley
Northwestern University Medical School
Chicago
U. S. Public Health Services
New England
U. S. Maritime Service
Gallups Island
New York
War Shipping Administration
Harold P. Denniston
Watkins Glen in Ice Garb and Frozen Lake Tales
Winter covers Watkins Glen as Glen Creek remains unfrozen while Seneca Lake resists ice. Icicles form on peaks and paths grow hazardous for visitors. Birds flock to the unfrozen lake as authorities note the lake’s unique winter state since 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins Glen
Glen Creek
Seneca Lake
Glen
Geneva
Cortland Man Takes Bride
Miss Pearl L. Curtis of Jamestown married Richard G. Shevalier in First Presbyterian Church Chapel on December 21 in a Christmas setting. The bride, a Cortland State Teachers’ College graduate, teaches in Celoron, and the groom, also a college graduate, served three years in the Army Air Forces and studies at Columbia University.
Betty Burch Named To Cornell Post
Betty Burch, assistant state supervisor for the New York Farm Labor Program, is appointed assistant professor in Cornell University's press service in the Extension Teaching and Information department. The appointment starts January 1, replacing Arthur E. Durfee, who becomes assistant extension editor at the University of Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
Betty Burch
New York Farm Labor Program
Cornell University
Burch
Arthur E. Durfee
University of Maryland
Insurance Board Named at Cortland
Cortland Mayor Jasper N. Williams appointed J. Dempster Place Porter Bennett and William Nix to the city insurance advisory board replacing Carroll D. Knapp of Syracuse whose services were terminated effective Jan 1. The board will review all city insurance policies and make recommendations and advise the city.
Red Cross Meeting Held for Schuyler Chapter Election
The Schuyler County Red Cross chapter will hold its annual meeting at the Red Cross rooms on January 7 at 8 PM to elect the executive committee.
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RED Cross Meeting
Watkins Glen
Schuyler County
Red Cross Chapter
Red Cross
Funeral Sunday for Clayton Farmer John P Greenizen
Funeral services for John P Greenizen 63 of Clayton who shot himself at his Watertown road home will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Methodist Church with burial in Clayton Cemetery. Surviving are his wife Adeline E Annand Greenizen four children Mrs David Frink Richard J Greenizen Wilna L Greenizen and Mrs Richard J Coty two brothers D Miles Greenizen Richard W Greenizen two sisters Mrs Little Kenny Mrs Allen Butler and a half sister Mrs Mary Heppurn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
John’ 'P.greenizen
Watertown Rd
Methodist Church
Clayton Cemetery
Richard J. Greenizen
Wilna L. Greenizen
Greenizen
Richard J. Coty
Paddock St
Watertown
D. Miles Greenizen
Dexter
Richard W. Greenizen
Elizabeth
N. J
Little Kenny
Kingston
Ont
Allen Butler
Boy Hurt Skiing In Watertown On Dry Hill
Dick Holloway aged 15 son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd H Holloway of 1731 Girard Ave sustained a possible fracture to the right knee while skiing Friday night on Dry Hill He was taken to the House of the Good Samaritan for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Holloway
Lloyd H. Holloway
Girard Av
Hose of the Good Samaritan
Agency Honored Norw ich Theodore Brnn ing Reelected
The Norwich agency of Theodore RF Brnn ing of South New Berlin was notified yesterday of the reelection to Amico Aces, an honorary organization recognizing outstanding representatives of American Motorists Insurance Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Theodore Rf.brnning
South New Berlin
Amico: Aces
American Motorists Insurance Co
Jeones First In Lighting Contests
Winners of the Junior Chamber of Commerce holiday lighting contest were announced. Donald Jones won first place, Bert B. Baker second. Ward winners include Dr. Charles V. Brown and Mrs. Barbara Black in First Ward. B H H Arthur and Walter Becelas in Second Ward. John F. Warren and Mrs. H. L. Manpelt in Third Ward. Frank Randolph and David Pratt in Fourth Ward. Orra Tiffany and Mitchell twins in Fifth Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Commerce
Donald Jones
Clinton St
Bert B. Baker
Ridgedale Rd
Charles V. Brown
Chestnut St
Barbara Black
S. Titus
Arthur
Wood St
Walter F. Becelas
Geneva St
John F
Warren
Nycaea
H. L. ManPelt
Frank Randolph
Oxford Pl
David Pratt
Maple Grove
Fifth
Orra C. ‘Tiffany
E. Marshall St
Mitchell
Joseph
Welfare Funeral Charges Increase in Ithaca Budget
Ithaca The Board of Supervisors closed its annual session by approving higher indigent burial fees. Non asset cases will be paid at 175 dollars and dependents at 225 dollars if assets are 150 dollars or more. Funeral Directors Association will cover hearse, grave openings, and clothing costs. Burial plots remain county obligation. A public welfare approval is anticipated.
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Ithaca
Board of Supervisors
Tompkins
Funeral Directors Association
Board of Public Welfare
Obituary of Daniel M. McIntyre longtime Watertown resident
Daniel M. McIntyre, 62, former Arcades restaurant owner and longtime Watertown resident, died yesterday at Jefferson County Sanatorium. He lived at the Roosevelt Hotel. Funeral services are Monday at 8:30 a.m. Hart & Scherer Funeral Home and 9 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church Burlalnere. Survived by half sister Mrs. Frank W. Dawson of 116 West Main, and half brother Alvin J. McIntyre of 235 Winslow. His first wife Inez P. Wilson died in 1929. he married Mrs. Izetta Kieff Murphy in Oct. 1936. she died May 23, 1939.
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Watertown
Daniel
Arcade St
Mill St
Jefferson County
Roosevelt Hotel
Hart
Scherer
St. Patrick's Church
Burlalnere
North Watertown
Cemery
Frank W. Dawson
Main St
Alvin. J. McIntyre
Winslow
McIntyre
Inez P. Wilson
Izetta Kieff Murphy
Thomas F. Murphy
Woman to Speak on Germany at Wesleyan Tabernacle
Malone. Mrs Helen Burmester of Webster Street recently returned after nine years in Germany will speak at the Wesleyan Methodist Tabernacle Sunday night. She is the daughter of Rev Arthur Sturgeon and will recount incidents from her time in Germany with her husband and four children during the war.
Patient Raymond Malone A White Street Resident Hospitalized After Fall
Raymond Malone of 194 Webster Street is a patient at Alice Hyde Hospital with a severe concussion after a fall on the pavement Tuesday.
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Malone
Raymond
White
Webster’ St
Alice Hyde
Blizzard Rages In Potsdam Area
A fierce blizzard began shortly before 9 last night and continued into the morning. Temperatures plummeted from 20 degrees above yesterday to 4 degrees below at dawn. Gale force winds piled snow into deep drifts, blocking rural roads and limiting visibility and driving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potsdam
Owego Barn Destroyed in Fire with $12000 Loss
A rapid fire at the Edward B. Baker property on Dean Street Thursday afternoon destroyed a large barn, two saddle horses, hay, grain, and farm equipment. Only 36 cattle and three horses were saved by young Baker and nearby workers. Fire officials arrived too late to save the barn, and two silos and a wooden one were also lost. Insurance on the barn was about $2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owego
Edward’ B. Baker
Dean ‘St
Charles Baker
Central
Charles. Baker
William Conley
Baker
Masses for Rev. Lawlor in Cooperstown and Utica
Masses are held for Rev. Matthew J. Lawlor who died on Christmas Day after a weeklong illness. His body rests at St. Peter's rectory Utica with in state viewing, Matins and Lauds at St. Peter's Church, a requiem high mass at 8 AM Monday, and a solemn pontifical mass at 10 AM celebrated by Bishop Walter J. Foery. Interment follows at St. Patrick's Cemetery, Binghamton, at 4 PM Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperstown
Matthew J. Lawlor
Utica
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
St. Peter’s Rectory
St. Peter
Syracuse
Walter J. Foery
Binghamton
Butter Price Drop Triggers Shopper Confusion
Reports from across the nation indicate price drops in numerous foods with butter skimming 7 to 10 cents per pound and juices falling to below half prior levels. dealers expect spring clothing costs to rise due to fabrics and production costs, while clearance sales appear in many stores amid mixed food price changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
Retaiil
Ten Commandments Called Guide Posts at Cortland Dinner
Rev. Martin J. Watley of Syracuse called the Ten Commandments guideposts of the Almighty during the St. Marys High School Alumni dinner at Hotel Cortland. He warned society faces a fundamental choice for or against God as the fate of the world hinges on it. He contrasted atomic bomb spending with channeling funds to harness God's teachings.
Genoa Teacher Will Be Bride
Mr and Mrs C W Jones of Trumansburg announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Rumsey to Donald W Lanning son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Lanning of Trumansburg. Rumsey teaches vocal music at Genoa Central School and graduated from Ithaca College in 1945. Lanning, a Miami University graduate, served three years in the armed forces and is employed in Dayton Ohio.
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Ithaca
C. W. Jones
Trumansburg
Barbara’ .Rumsey
Donald W. “Lanning
Glenn Lanning
Genoa Central School
Cooperstown Fish and Game Club Elects Officers
At the annual Cooperstown Fish and Game Club meeting at their headquarters, Kennington L. Clinton was elected president with Ernest T. Whitaker as vice president and Harry N. Shepard as secretary. Waldo C. Ellsworth will be treasurer, and committee chairs named include Powers, Taylor, Co. Mathewson, Winnie, Ballard, Smith, Calhoun, Goddard, Ballard, Hall. Albert Hall spoke for the Conservation Department. Malcolm Root showed How to Train Your Pet in Technicolor, provided by Gaines Dog Food. The club opposed higher hunting and fishing license fees and licenses for women. Whitaker received a gratitude check after seven years as president. Refreshments followed.
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Cooperstown
Cooperstown Fish and Game Club
Kennington
L. Clinton
Ernest T. Whitaker
Harry N. Shepard
Waldo C. Ellsworth
John H. Powers
William L.taylor
Donald Co. Mathewson
Gordon S. Winnie
Clyde W. Ballard
Raymond F. Smith
Norman D. Calhoun
Arthur J. Goddard
Robert Ballard
Charles Hall
Albert Hall
Otsego- Delaware
Conservation Department
Malcolm Root
Gaines Dog Food Company
Couple Marries At Watkins Glen
Miss Dolores George daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyle George of 206 N Madison av and Lauren Allen son of Mr and Mrs Edward Allen of Dundee were married Thursday at the parochial residence. The ceremony was performed by Rev Walter Kohl St Marys of the Lake pastor.
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Watkins Glen
Dolores George
Lyle George
N. Madison
Lauren Allen
Edward Allen
Dundee
Walter Kohl
St. Mary's of the Lake
Hospital patient recaptured after five hours escape
A 24 year old patient from Binghamton State Hospital escaped for five hours Wednesday, slipping from an eastbound train at Owego. Patrolmen and a civilian volunteer tracked him to Pumpelly Glen where a warning shot directed his capture. He agreed to ride back to Binghamton in a private car.
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Owego
Binghamton State Hospital
Paul Taylor
Asa Kellam
George Montgomery
Binghamton
Corning
Pumpelly Glen
Mr. Dibble
Watertown estate of Nellie J Roberts listed at 13658
Mrs Nellie J Roberts of Watertown died October 11 at age 83 leaving a gross estate of 12991.57 and a net estate of 11451.69 distributed to relatives including nephews Ambrose Allard Joseph Allard and Bernard O Connor, nieces Margaret Barber and Kathleen O Connor Brown along with several grandnieces and nephews. An unrelated portion of 11273.07 from Miranda Bodman will be split between Edmund J Wager and William Francis Burt with Wager receiving 5636.53 and Burt one cent.
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Watertown
Nellie J. Roberts
Bross
Oren S. Pickard
John Allard
Ogdensburg
Ambrose Allard
Margaret Barber
Bernard O'Connor
Los Angeles
Calif
Margaret A
Kathleen O’connor Brown
Josephine Shiffer
Stroudsburg
Agnes Allard
John R. Allard
Joseph Allard
Joseph Richardson
Katherine Richardson
Mary Marcotte
Alice Ten Eyck
Charles O'Neill
Edmund J. Wager
Utica
William Francis Burt
Bronxville
Miranda A. Bodman
Philadelphia
Wager
Mr. Burt
Canadian Soldier Given Jail Term
Kenneth W. Paris, 20, Royal Canadian Regiment, Brockville Ont, received 60 days in Canton county jail after pleading guilty to third degree assault. State police said Paris attacked a Morristown girl on Christmas night, throwing her into a ditch. she escaped and ran to a nearby home.
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Ogdensburg
Kenneth W. Paris
Royal Canadian Regiment
Brockville
Ont
Canton
Justice of the Peace
Charles Collins
Morristown
Paris
Mrs. Almira Hinckling Funeral Set for Sunday
MASSENA The funeral for Mrs Almira Dietrick Hinckling 62 of 69 Oberst will be held Sunday at 2:30 pm at the First Methodist Church. The Rev Leslie Potter pastor will officiate. She died in Massena Memorial Hospital after a 10 day stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massena
Almira Dietrick Hinckling
First Methodist Church
Leslie Potter
Massena Memorial Hospital
North Presbyterian
Homer and
Alvenaars
John R. Austin
Laura Prince
Percy Craft
Church -Free Methodist
Jewettav
Grace St
Arden AL. Reed
Josephine A. Foreman
St. Paul's Lutheran
Madison and
Mamlin
Ats
Castor
Grace Episcopal
Court St
Ralph E. Hovencamp
George E. McKinley
Walter Davies
Homer Avenue
Homer
Faple Ava
Edgar ©. Spaven
Christian Roark
Reeve E. Havens
Brotherhood
Our Church
Memorial Baptist
Tompkins St
Allan R. Knight
David Fairbanks
Mae Brown
Ea First
Bapital
Corner -Church St
Central No
GO. W. Vanderborsh
Kenneth Castorline
L. Bentley
Andrew Brnse
Chutch
Avorship
Sarvier
First Church of Christi
Scientist
Corner
B. Court and
Greenbushets
First Presbyterian
Corner Church
Central Av
Ralph ©. Lankler
Robert
K. Chingan
Willam R. Rickett
Chursh
Ame
Bethel ‘Tabernacle
Port Whitson St
Levi Blooms
J. Stanton
Balgntion Army
Victor Brown
St. Mary’s
N. Marnst
Lawrence L. Horan
Charles Bolger
George R. Hurley
St. Anthony's
Carmen Monteleone
Low Massen
Christiana
Hyntt St
iMeetings
Flist Congregational
Elmst
Clintonay
William Graham
Harold King
Lionel Potter
Phecim Fellowship
Universalist
Church and
Elmab
Réy J. Hatt
Alma Whitton
R. J. Hatt
Elm Stump Reform Methodist
Henry EB. Bailey
Louella
Munson
Young People’s Meeting
Quotas of Potatoes To Be Increased In 1947
NORWICH N Y unstate counties gain to 106 percent quota under Agricultural Adjustment Administration due to Long Island potato disease. Long Island area quotas cut 20 percent for quarantine aimed at golden nematode. Chenango County reports two thirds of acreage in. 1947 goals to be computed. Loans under regular price total 14 957 cwt with field piling and storage at 5 044 cwt. Government buys excess pota toes for feed and industrial use have yielded a profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Long Island
Fred S. Emmick
Chenango County
ACA
Emmick
Chenaygo County
Fire destroys Norwich auto shop in Preston
Fire at Norwich yesterday morning destroyed the Preston garage and machine shop of Norman Eaton with losses over 7000 dollars. Supervisor Eddis S. Money owned the building valued 700 to 800 dollars while Eaton estimated tools and equipment at 5000 dollars and an employee 2000 dollars. A Graham Paige car undergoing repairs and owned by an Oxford resident also burned. Welfare Commissioner Percy W. Woodruff alerted the Norwich Fire Department around 5 30 A M. after rescuing a stalled car nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Norman Eaton
Preston
Eddis S. Money
Eaton
Earl Hunter
Graham-Paige
Oxford
Percy W. Woodruff
Norwich Fire Department
Evelyn Cage Weds Everett Gardner in Watertown
Evelyn Dorothy Cage daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Cage of Kenmore married Everett J Gardner son of Mr and Mrs Henry R Gardner at First Baptist Church Watertown with Rev Hale Thornberry officiating. Bride attended Buffalo State Teachers College and taught homemaking before moving to Watertown. Gardner served in World War II and is employed at Arcade Markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Evelyn Dorothy Cage
Flower Av
East
George A. Cage
Kenmore
Everett J. Gardner
Henry R. I Gardner
Moffett St
First Baptist Church
Hale F. Thornberry
Matthew Doherty
Montezuma
Stewart Strait
Gilbertsville
Robert Guzewich
Elmer Henderson
Buffalo State Teachers’ College
Jasper
Port Byron
Jefferson County
Gardner
14Th Armored Division
Three Inch Snow Crusted at Watertown
Three inches of snow fell overnight with a thick crust hindering driving as chains were recommended, especially on side roads. The temperature stood at 2 above zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Mercury
Sunday church services listed for Cortland area churches
A long listing of morning and evening worships across Cortland churches. It notes church names, locations, pastors, Sunday School superintendents, organists, choir directors, and service times from 7:30 A.M. to 7:45 P.M. with morning, evening, and afternoon gatherings including sermons and special events.
Sharp Drop In Farm Prices Seen Canton
County agricultural agent William Pendergast warned of a possible significant drop in farm prices in 1947 if experts predict reduced demand and high food production persist. He noted milk demand may stay strong through mid 1947, with moderate milk supply, but overall prices could fall faster than some costs, though dairy incomes should remain solid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
William Pendergast
St. Lawrence County
Pendergast
United States
Wandell Dies at 72 in Newark Valley
Alanzo P Wandell 72 died at his home on Rock Street Newark Valley Thursday afternoon. Born February 23 1874 in Sheshequin Pennsylvania he was the son of Billinga Wandell and Martha Prince Wandell. Funeral services were held today at Richards Funeral Home Newark Valley at 2 o'clock with Rev Wesley L Andrews of Athens Pa officiating. Burial was in Tioga Point Cemetery Athens. Survived by wife Lulu Briggs Wandell three daughters Mrs Dewey Green Mrs Clarence Rogers and Mrs Oakley Frutchhey of Sayre Pa three sons Dana Wandell Raymond Wandell and Donald Wandell all of Newark Valley one brother William W Wandell of Athens ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owego
Alanzo P.wandell
Rock St
Newsark Valley
Mr. Wandell
Newark Valley
Sheshequin
Billinga Wandell
Martha Prince’ Wandell
Donald Wandell
William W. Wandell
Athens
Losers to Serve Turkey Dinner at Glen City Alley Match
At Wathins Glen Glen City alleys an impromptu bowling match by International Salt Company teams yields four turkeys to Purity and Four Seasons win, chicken winners include Pleezing end Purified and several high scores led by M Bar tone with 595 across three games, Susie Wood tops ladies with 458 series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldo Belligoti
L. Davis
Susie Wood
Lena Dee Dominick
Wood
DeDominick
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Ithaca Council
Marathon
Suzanne White
Ele
de i
Cortland
Insurance Board
J.P. Greenizen
Watertown High ‘School
National
Jean ‘Valentine
Jeanne,Adams
Ella R. Knapp
Doris Megus
Rita. Hubbard
Eleanor Duggan
Kathleen ‘Young
Theress Purpura
Mary
Ooe Robert
Jane Mark Barker
Guy Galera
Edward Cole
Jeones
D. M. McIntyre
Germany
Rev. Lawlor
Genoa
Clinton
Roberts Gross
Evelyn Cage
Nomer Calvary Enlacopal
Rav
Frederick A. Turner
Edward MecKinner
Anna M. Ripley
First Baptist
William P. Rousell
J. @. Parry
Minaryn Cook
Edythe King
Charles Day
John Lewsin
Carolyn Wright
Harold Bundy
Car. Hartquint
Henry M. Childa, Jr
Frank McBride
Frank L. Cheen
St. Margaret's
Wilam J.stapleton
William‘ Shoemaker
Fred Carral
Lovena Carral
Jennie Shoemaker
Evangelical Service
Methodist
J. W. Hunter
Elsie Saunders
Floyd Atkins
F.M
Jenalde Baptist
Stanley Thomson
Ruth Maybury
Ileroy Bne
Donald Hicks
Fresbyterlin
Alfred Bentall
Misselfie Eastman
James Greenwood
Howard Hulbert
Young People's Meeting
George I Miller
Clarence Giladet
Pee Apostolic
Hugh Williams
Orship
McLean Federated
Stanley Borren
Ma Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Truxton
GL. P. Hackney
Virgil Hill
Henry F. Bailey
Lucille Munson
Alanzo P. Wandell
Darling Clementine
Mrwest
Jolson
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