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LOCAL FORECAST FAIR JOHIISOII COUNTY'S IEADIKG PAPER PRICE FOUR CENTS VOLUME 61. NUMBER 297. FRANKLIN, INDIANA. MONDAY, JUNE 24, 1946 PHONES BusinMt 710. Nw DopL 5S Ml lis JV LfUU Si 4 WEEK aw "0)fC Work Underway on New Dual Lane 1 Edinburg, Trafalgar and Needham Methodist Churches Get New Pastors Changes in three Johnson county Methodist pastorates were announced today as the 115th session of the Indiana Annual Conference of the Methodist Church came to a close at Roberts Park church in Indianapolis.

The Rev. John Redmond, formerly pastor of the beautiful Tyson Memorial Temple in Versailles, who recently returned from the Southwest Cyclists Killed In Collision With Army Truck Early Sunday Five Accidents Reported In County, With Four Motorists Arrested; Vehicle Damage Is $1,000 Two motorcyclists were instantly killed In one of five vehicle accidents reported In Johnson county during the week-end with three other persons injured and four motorists arrested. Damage to vehicles involved in the crashes was estimated at nearly $1,000 to six cars, two trucks and the one motorcycle. Hugh M. Miller, 27, of Indianapolis, and Frank Bariger, 24, of South Bend, were fatally injured when the motorcycle they were riding collided with a truck at the intersection of A QUICK LOOK AT THE MW (OIF TAME DDAY By International Sews Service.

WILLIAM S. HART DIES HOLLYWOOD. William S. Hart, famed two-gun Western star of the movies died today. He was 70 years old.

2,218 Veterans Get Free Permits For Hunting, Fishing Record Number of 1946 Licenses Issued To Date By County Clerk; State Loses $3,427 In Deal Opening of the 'ishing season on June 16 has resulted in a notic-able increase in the number of free hunting and fishing permits Issued veterans here, according to Nelson W. Pangburn. county clerk. To date 2,218 such 1946 permits have been given here since December 15, 1945, the majority of them going to World War II veterans. Hundreds have been Issued to World War I veterans and few to residents who served in the Spanish VINSON SWORN IN WASHINGTON.

Fred M. Vinson is to be sworn in as chief justice of the U. S. Supreme Court in solemn ceremonies at the White House. v.VwMS-.-''-i'.-.:- CONGRESS FACES TOUGH WEEK WASHINGTON.

Congress faces week of crises before it adjourns June 30. QUAKE HITS NORTHWEST SEATTLE. Pacific Northwest is from jolting earthquake. p1 MINERS WANT MORE MEAT PITTSBURGH. Western Pennsylvania soft coal miners threatened to halt work today unless given more meat, bread and flour.

IHDAULT GOVERNMENT TAKES OVER PARIS. Coalition government rules France under Georges Ridault. DEMAND SENTENCES BE SUSPENDED JERUSALEM. Jewish resistance forces demand suspension of death sentences for 30 extremists charged with sabotage. American War.

On the basis of the $1.50 cost of a hunting, fishing and trapping license to non-veterans, the free permits here represent a "loss" to the state department of conservation of approximately $3,427. To obtain free permits, ex-service men must present either their 1945 permit or discharge Papers at the county clerk's office In person. They cannot be issued to another person for a veteran. Over 1,000 Sold Over 1,000 male hunting and fishing licenses have been sold here at the $1.50 price this year and a number of female fishing licenses priced at $.50 have also been issued. All licenses are good for the entire calendar year.

While the clerk's office Is the only place free permits are given, regular licenses may be obtained at Oren Deer's and the Firestone Store in Franklin; Byron Surface's at Bargersville; Schaffer Drug Store at Edinburg; R. M. Propp's Drug Store at Greenwood; the H. B. Shepherd Grocery near Greenwood and the Leslie Store at Needham.

According to the state conservation department, 244.011 free per mits have been issued since authorized in 1943. As a result the de partment is losing about $366,000 each year. Director Milton Mat-son has indicated he will ask the next state lesislature for reimburs-ment for this loss of revenue. SPAIN AGAIN ON U. N.

AGENDA NEW YORK. The United Nations Security Council is again faced with the problem of Franco Spain. BYRNES ASKS GENERAL CONFERENCE PARIS. U. S.

Secretary of State Byrnes presses for general peace conference next month. HOLD REHEARSAL FOR ATOM BOMB TEST BIKINI. A dress rehearsal for the atom bomb strike was carried off without a hitch. Recognition Day Is Held Sunday At King Street USO More Than 200 Persons And Firms Are Honored During Program; Awards Given By Hal Scott The King Street USO held Its -Recognition Day" Sunday afternoon during which talks were given by Mayor William V. Hemphill, George M.

Foist, chairman of the USO council. Chaplain Robert L. Langford, and Charles Hunter of Camp Atterbury and Henry By-num, director of the club. More than 200 people and one organization were given recognition dvtring the program, which started with the invocation by Chaplain Hunter, after which there were songs by the Amicus Glee Club of Indianapolis and the King Street USO girls' chorus. Mayor Hemphill affirmed the recent annoucement that the city would lease the federal building as a recreation center for colored residents, having accepted the privilege of leasing the building on a year-to-year basis.

While there is a possibility the building may be bought at some future date by the city. Mayor Hemphill went on to say that no defintie plans have been made at this time and no director for the club has been appointed as yet. Mr. Foist then spoke to the group, and the Amicus Glee Club sang another song. S.

W. James, of Indianapolis, gave the main talk of the evening, on "What USO Has Meant To Civil Chaplain Langford made a lew remarks in regard to the religious value of the USO, and the King Street girls glee club sang. Hal Scott, chairman of the management committee, presented the awards. Presentations Are Made Seventy-nine indivldules received distinguished service certificates. The Franklin Evening Star received the only certificate of award to an organization.

Six received pins and cards for (Continued on Page Four.) Frank Lane and children, Marcus, Dale, Bobby" and Judy, of Boggs-town. Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Lane, of Fair-land; Mr. and Mrs.

George Lane, of Boggstown; Mr. and Mrs. Est el Broughten, of Boggstown. Attend From Franklin. Guests of Franklin and commun ity were Mr.

and Mrs. Woodrow Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson, Mr. and Mrs.

Arlie Parks and grand daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Russell King. Mr and Mrs prpd Patterson.

Mr. and Mrs Charles Bowman. Mr. and Mrs. John Limp and son Leo, Mr.

and Mrs Eddie yerbryck, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis S. Wright, Mr and Mrs jer0me Peterson and 1 daughters, Joan and Jo Ann, Mr. i and Mrs.

Emmett Wright, Woodrow Partenhelmer, Mr. and Mrs. William Partenheimer, Mr. and Mrs. Rollia 1 Partenheimer and daughters, Mary Lewis Wright.

and children, Ray, Bobby, Eva and Judy, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Diech, Mr. and Mrs. Clad Murray, Mr.

and Mrs. Omer Kaiser and children, Paul and Donna Louise, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Murray and afternoon with all present officers being re-elected for another year, Sixty-five members of the family were present. Dora French, of Sheridan, will i continue as president; Etta Battin, of Franklin, will serve as vice-presi dent; Ruby Fogle.

of Flat Rock, will continue as secretary-treasurer. (Continued on Paje Four.) Paving Expected To Be Completed By Early Yinter Construction Also Begun On North Section Of Road; Rieth-Riley Company Office Opened Here Construction wuik cn the new US. 31 dual lane highway through the west fHtlun of Franklin was being pu-hed into gear today with approximately 25 men at work cn the 3 001 miles for which the Rioth-Ri'ey ruction Company uf Gorl.rn holds the contract. Xfore workman were being hired today with many more expected to be on the job soon when heavier construction equipment arrives. According to Harold L.

Boen, construction superintendent, mast of these ore expected to be local men with veterans being given preference. Riefh-Rilev have established a pro jo. of'ue on the west ide of Greenlaw Cemetery. The portion of the dual lane highway fT which the Goshen firm holits the contract begins at the Lwhrv northwest of Franklin, comes throuKh rton street, passes short di.tu.ee wot of Greenlawn tenwfery and continue south to the Ray Thomas farm. The 'liam I) gol Company, cf Indij holds the contract for 7 6'M5 miles from north of the city one-half mile south of Greenwood Work on thte section was al-o tinderway today.

Project headquarters for the company has been set u.i in Whiteland. TaTlnf Before Freeres The Ricth-Riley contract specifies completion la 210 working days. Heavy trading and paving of the 24 foot lrnes ta expected to be completed before freezing weather, ac cord, ne to Mr. Rowen although other work on the project may not be finished until atxnit this time next year. Morton street on the west side of the city wa.s the scene of most activity today.

A crew with a bucket crane were rimoirj: stumps in preparation for moving a sewer and gradins with a bulldozer. Utility poles were also bein reet by a Public Pen ice Company crew Most louses along the of way were moved some time ago. including one owned by Jack Henderson and two belonging to Denr.il Duncan. When the city portion of the new-highway is finished it will be slightly wider than the rest and will include curbs and sutters. Rith-Riley also hold a separate contract for two 50 foot spans over Young's Creek.

A bridge" crew Is expected to go into action next week on heavier structures along the right of way before actual bridge construction begins. An estimated 350.POO cubic yards of earth must be moved btfore paving begins on the local section of the road. Meet to Organize New Legion Post A meeting of former colored service men was held at the Klnr Street V. O. Friday evening, with a good attend." nre.

It was for the purpose of organizing a new American lesion post. Leon Vandivier. commander of Post No. 203 helped with the pUivs. Frank T.

MeOill was elected temporary chairman, and Hal Scott was chosen temporary adji'tant. Another meeting will be held Friday evening to complete final ar-rancrmerts for a permanent chapter. All ex-service men should avail themsehes to the chaft" P0 A large number attended the meet in j. and much enthusiasm tn shi an. Korrmcd Car Still Not Returned Today Mrs.

Peulah Manila filed charges r.t at nst an army corporal today, charging him with driving a vehicle without consent of the oner. A 9V dark blue Plymouth sedan, owned by Mrs. MardLS. has been missing slne hrr son loaned it to a corporal about 10 o'clock Sunday right. Derutr Sheriff Grover Ohlropge rrpcrted today that the corporal borrowed the car which was at the awimmlrg pool, and promised to return it that evening However, the car was still missing at noon today and Mrs charges.

Mardls derided to ptefer CONGRESS WRANGLES OVER OPA WASHINGTON. Congress battles over of OPA price control bill. Pacific, was appointed minister oi the Edinburg church to replace the Rev. Robert W. Gingery, who wasj assigned to Salem in a transfer.

The Rev. Paul McAfee, who served, as a chaplain's assistant in the army, is being sent to Trafalgar to succeed the Rev. W. H. Baldridge, who has retired from the ministry.

Coming from Asbury Memorial church in Indianapolis, where he was a member, this will be his first pastorate. He will also attend school at the same time. The Rev. B. E.

Cowles replaces the Rev. James Cox at Needham, the latter being sent to Fairland. Re-assigned to local pastorates were the Rev. Golden A. Smith for the third consecutive year at Grace church in Franklin; the Rev.

G. E. Northern at the Glenns Valley-Center circuit; the Rev. Maurice R. Kerr at Greenwood; the Rev.

Way-land Siders at the Jollity-Bengal circuit; the Rev. Mead Reynolds at Mt. Auburn; the Rev. Emory S. Fulling at Whiteland.

Attends 61st Conference. Dr. W. S. Rader, retired, of Green-castle, formerly of Franklin, was introduced to the conference after having answered roll call at his 61st consecutive annual session.

Two other former Franklin pastors, the Rev. E. E. Aldrich and Dr. Samuel W.

Robinson, were renamed superintendents of the Columbus and Vincennes districts, respectively. Several other assignments are also of interest in Johnson county. The Rev. Victor B. Hargitt, formerly pastor at Greenwoodr was assigned to the New Jersey Street church in Indianapolis; the Rev.

Almon J. Coble, who held pastorates at Trafalgar and Edinburg, was as- the caPltal citv- ine Kev. ineron k. c-asweman, formerly of Whiteland, was given the Worthington pastorate; the Rev. W.

E. Brown, formerly or Franklin, is to be at Brownstown; the Rev. H. M. Chorch, recent Trafalgar minister, will preach at Caborn.

The Rev. Lester N. Abel, now a resident of Franklin who recently served as a chaplain in the Army, will sent to Shelburn; the Rev. M. Criswell.

who held a Tstor- ate at Greenwood, was assigned to gunman; Dr. Guy O. Carpenter, for- mer superintendent of the Indian- apoIis district. will preach at First rhurch in vincennes. Left without appointment to attend school were J.

E. Cheney, who graduated this spring from Franklin College and who will enter Drew Theological Seminary in Madison, N. and John F. Deal, a 1945 graduate of Franklin College. Smiths Happy Over Return Both the Rev.

and Mrs. Smith expressed happiness today over their re-assignment to Franklin, and although they were considered for a place of greater responsibility and opportunity they chose to remain in this city. The Rev. Mr, Smith, who was appointed chairman of the conference relations committee the second most important in the annual session said today he would be glad to have members of the church and friends of the congregation call upon him for services whenever needed. Both the Rev.

and Mrs. Smith will seek to do more for those in need of the leadership of pastor and wife than has done hitherto, he said. The community will be served In the proportion for which it asks for their services, and plans are already under way for a better program in Grace church during the coming year. WEATHER Data furnished by J. Van-Cleave, observer for the Franklin co-operative weather station.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Maximum temperature 83 Minimum temperature 53 Amount precipitation 0 SUNDAY, JUNE 23 Maximum temperature 88 Minimum temperature 58 Amount precipitation 0 Low mark during night 60 FORECAST INDIANA Generally fair and warm tonight, Tuesday partly cloudy. Warmer and humid with scattered thunder storms in northwest portion. 350 Attend Six Reunions, Picnics Sunday Afternoon at Pioneer Park More than 350 persons attended six annual reunions and picnics at the Pioneer Park Sunday afternoon. Include in the group were the Porter Sellers and Stainbrook families, former residents of Crawford and Dubois counties, and two picnics. Descendants of Nelson and Sarah Pritchard Sellers were meeting for the 48th annual time.

Mrs. A. C. Linn, Indianapolis, was elected president Mrs. State Roads 135 and 44 at 12:15 o'clock Sunday morning.

Cpl. Bill Bundy, 26, of Camp Atterbury, driver of the truck, was being held at the county jail, booked on charges of drunken driving and reckless homicide. Coroner Arthur W. Records ordered Bundy held un til he signs a statement he allegedly dictated telling how the accident oc curred. Prosecutor Robert Lybrook stated today that formal charges against Bundy will probably be filed in cir cuit court.

He has been turned over to military authorities. Refused To Sign Statement Bundy allegedly dictated a statement to the coroner telling how ttie An unusual angle in the fatal crash on State Roads 135 and 44 early Sunday in which two motorcyclists were killed was told by State Patrolman Joe Cisco. Patrolman Cisco explained that one of the men fatally injured, Hugh M. Miller, of Indianapolis, had his watch torn from his wrist in the accident. The strap and case were found immediately following the accident, and the works to the watch were found late Sunday afternoon by Patrolman Cisoo some distance from the wreck.

When found, the watch was still running and was only 10 minutes slow. accident happened. However, after dictating the statement, he refused to sign it. In the alleged statement Bundy said about 12:40 a.m. Sunday, Pfc.

Carl Berstler, of company reception center, and he were in an army truck. A motorcycle comine north on State Road 135 and Bundy was parked trying to find his way back to Camp Atterbury. The mo torcycle, according to the statement. hit the back end of the truck. Bundy further allegedly stated that he had had a drink of liquor at noon Saturday, and a couple of beers In the afternoon.

The truck, he said, had cans of ice and water, with possibly a few bottles of beer which was used at a "G.I." party at Brown county state park Saturday. Others Testify For Coroner A statement signed by Pfc. Brest- ler read as follows: "On June 23 about 12:20 a.m. we were parked on the east side of. State Road 135 lust south of State Road 44, headed southeast.

At the edge of the outer section I saw a motorcycle coming north on Road 135, speeding. "I told the truck' driver to hold the truck, and in a split second the bodies of two people were over on tne ground to the west side of Road 135." A motorist passerby. CaDt. J. R.

Fant, of Wakeman General Hospital, also dictated a signed statement to the coroner. Capt. Fant stated that about 12:38 a.m. he was driving north on Road 135 at the intersec tion with Road 44 and he saw two men lying at the side of the road. Both, he stated, were severely in jured from an automobile-motorcycle accident.

He stated that they breathed a few minutes after he saw them, both dying about 12:42 ajn. According to Dr. Records, coroner, the statements were dictated about 1 o'clock Sunday morning by the three men. Mr. Miller and Mr.

Bariger were returning to Indianapolis from Trafalgar, where they had visited Mil ler's brother, Rex Miller. The truck, an army one and one-half ton vehicle had stopped at the intersection, investigators said. According to Bundy's story as told to police, he and Pfc. Carl Berstler. of Camp Atterbury, were returning from Brown County state park and got lost on the way back.

They drove the truck back to State Road 44 and made a turn to the east side of the road, leaving the rear of the truck on the highway. Cycle Goes Under Truck Berstler told police that he stepped out on the running board of the truck to see if he could figure out (Continued on Page Four.) THREE AFFIDAVITS ARE FILED III CIRCUIT COURT Three affidavits were filed in circuit court today, charging petit larceny, disorderly conduct, and failure to provide. Earl Mars, 18, of Indianapolis, is charged with petit larceny in an affidavit signed by Minnie Fend-ley. The charge alleges that on June 21 the defendant stole a leather billfold, a coin purse, a bank book THE REV. GOLDEN A.

SMITH. Wave Of Fires Reported Sunday $1,200 Blaze At Farm Of Harry Hill At Noon A wave of fires swept Franklin and Johnson county Sunday, a rural blaze at noon completely destroying a large tool shed and approximately $1,200 in equipment at the Harry Hill farm five miles east of this city. Consumed in the building were 200 bales of hay, a new manure spreader, box' bed wagon, two wheat drills, a corn planter, five rolls on new wire fencing and a number of new fence posts. The blaze was discovered by six- year-old Harry Albert Mathis, son ef Mr. and Mrs.

Chester Mathis, who tenant the farm A pumper truck was dispatched to the farm from the Franklin fire de partment and arrived in time to save a nearby barn and new chicken house from destruction. Flames had already spread to the barn roof when the pumper reached the scene. At the same time this call came in, firemen had one truck in the north part of Franklin, where they were called to investigate a large trash fire on Hamilton avenue near Johnson avenue. Later in the afternoon the department was called to the south side dump to quell a roaring fire there. Musicians Appear In Tea At Church Honors New Members Of Symphony Committee A group of Franklin's young musicians will be presented in a program at the tea Wednesday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church, sponsored by the local unit of the Women's Symphony Committee.

The tea is in honor of the new members of the unit. Anyone who cares to join, but has not been contacted, is invited to attend. Appearing on the program are Judith Jessup and Mary Sue Van-Antwerp, who will play a piano duet, "Pomp and Circumstance," by El-gar; and Carolyn Deer, who will be heard in a piano solo, "Clair De Lune," by DeBussy. Mary Frances Hemphill will sing the Bach-Gounod "Ave Charles Staff will play a piano solo, "The Sunken Cathedral," by DeBussy. Janet Stainbrook will sing a solo.

Jeanette Sheek will present "Opening Scene," from Grieg's Concerto. Jack Swiggett will conclude the program with a trumpet solo "Cleopatra Polka," by Danaire. Norma Jean Wilson will accompany the soloists. The tea and program complete the annual membership drive recently conducted by the Franklin Symphony Committee. The affair was discontinued during the war and it is pleasant to be able this year to resume it.

Maurice B. Sellers of Indianapolis, will have the secretarial duties for the coming year. Last year's officers included Mrs. A. T.

Records, Franklin, president; and Mrs. Linn, of Indianapolis, secretary. Thirty-nine members of the family were present, and next year's meeting will also De held at Pioneer Park. Dubois-Crawford Residents. Gladys Partenhelmer of Franklin, R.

R. 2. was re-elected president of the former residents oi uuoois ana Crawford counties at the second an- nual meeting of that group, attend- ed by 107. Next year's meeting will also be held in the local park on the fourth Sunday in June. Rollia Partenhelmer of Franklin, R.

R. 2, was elected vice-president of the group, succeeding Clad Murray, of Franklin R. R. 2, Helen Grant, of Indianapolis, was re-elected secre The Star's Johnson County History Lesson FOR TODAY Compiled By The Chamber Of Commerce Readers who recall interesting historical facts about Franklin and Johnson County are invited to send their written contributions to The Star. Cr-How many Revolutionary War roldw-rs are buried in Johnson county? A Seventeen.

What was one of the most stormy episodes in Johnson county newspaper history? A The mobbing of the old Franklin Herald by Union troops during the Civil War. It was in 1863 that the office was mobbed by a detachment of Pennsylvania troops, acting upon information from some enemy of the editor that the paper was being published in the interests of the South. What was the first thing a giateful parent did after the birth of a child? A Write the name of the child and the date of its birth on a page of the family Bible set a.Mde for family records. Likewise were kept the dates of marriaces and deaths of a family. It was a line old custom and one that is worthy of being restored.

What Is unusual about a certain Franklin College student at the present time and who is the student? A-Bill McKay, 21. of Vfvay, who has the distinction of being the xounsest lkensed steamboat pilot in the Uaited States. He was licensed at the age of 13. Strangely enough, his family lives In the house once occi pied by Judge Cainone of Edward Eggleston's most famous characters popularized in "The Hoosier Schoolmaster." Dr. W.

H. Schlosser returned to is dental office in The Star build- Monday after a two months' ab sence due to illness. I tary-ireasurer. Myri, Eva, Joan ana juay, Mr. ana Arrangements for the reunion Mrs.

Henry Partenheimer, Mr. and ere made by Clad Murray, Rhoda Mrs. Lester Partenhelmer and daugh-Partenheimer and Cleva Verbryck. ters, Earlene and Wilma. The entertainment committe con- Mr.

and Mrs. Gene Limp, Mr. and sisted of Helen Wright. Nova Lester Limp, Mr. and Mrs.

and money belonging to Mrs. Fend- an valuei 24.99. Disorderly conduct is the charge being brought against Calvin in an affidavit signed by Mrs. Elizabeth Graham and alleging that on June 21 the defendant disturbed the peace and quiet of the neighborhood adjacent to the home of George Lutes in Whiteland. In an affidavit signed by Mrs.

Lela Clarkston, Earl Clarkston is charged with failure to provide. It is alleged that the defendant is the father of four minor children for whom he has failed to provide the necessary and proper home care, food and clothing. PEACE COURT METES i FINES FOR SPEEDING Three men appeared before 'Squire John Hurst Adams over the weekend on charges of excessive speeding. All were fined $7.30. Richard Wessel was arrested Sunday niiht by officers Ralph Stein-barger and Dale Gillum and brought to the local peace court.

The other violators included Robert L. Hat-ley, of Indianipolia. arrested by of-icers Gillum and Stelnbarger. and Lawrence Baxter, who was arrested by Officer Stelnbarger. Walter Purman.

of Indianapolis, appeared in city court Monday on a charge of drunken driving following his arrest by state Patrolman Forrest Brewer. He was fined $60 and his driver's license was suspended for 90 days. Miss Elizabeth Ohlrogge left for New York City, Sunday eventng, where she will spend the rest of the week on business. son and Vivian Murray. The afternoon's entertain consisted of two sets of croquet and horse shoe pitching.

Prizes were won by Orville Murray and Frank Lane in the horse-shoe pitching, and; Nova Johnson in a written contest. daughter. Faith, Mr. and Mrs. John Out-of-town guests were Mr.

and Kellams, and Mrs. Claude McGlnnis Mrs. Jasper Limp, of Lebanon Mr. and granddaughter, and Mrs. Sam Jacobs, of Cincinnati; Stainbrook Family Meets.

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wagner and The 33rd annual reunion of the sons, Jackie and Jimmie, Mr. and Adam and Jemima Stainbrook fam-Mrs. Lloyd Murray, of Blooming- ily was held at the park Sunday ton; Mr.

and Mrs. Ferrell Jacobs and sons, Eddie, Ronnie and Mike, of Columbus; Mr. and Mrt. Russell Jacobs and sons, Thomas and Denny, of Columbus. Mr.

and Mrs. Woodrow Mock, of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Grant, of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs.

Justus Wright and sons. Fred and Wayne, of Greenwood; Mr. and Mrs..

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