Walkerton Independent, Volume 51, Number 31, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 31 December 1925 — Page 1

VIW £1 Published By The Independent-News V DI Co Inc at Walkerton, Ind.

INTERESTING LETTER EROM SUNNY SOUTH C. D. Lonzo. Formerly of -Near Lakeville Writes of the Wonderful Possibilities of FloridaMiami, Florida. Dear Friends: Summer clothes are all that are necessary, no fires to build, except turning on the electric stove to cook a meal. Warm comfortable days, cool (not cold) comfortable nights to enjoy a refreshing rest and sleep. Florida is truly the land of flowers. Ponce de Leon was right when he sought to find the Fountain of Perpetual Youth in Florida, but he sought in the wrong form. Instead of its being a stream of water having the magic powe rto make old men young, it is a climate that keeps men from growing old. it makes a Liar out of the old Calendar. Time goes on. men grow old in years, but stay young physically and mentally. The Sunshine here boils but doesn’t burn, the salt water baths containing mineral deposits with medic- ' inal qualities aid generally in preserving the health of those that are well and in curing those that come here sick. The things I tell you here about Florida are not exaggerations, they are facts. The exaggerations about things in general in Florida are the half truths and in some cases deliberate falsehoods told by men in the North to further their own selfish ends, (there are parasites in the North as well as in the South. > We do not deny that in Florida there are conditions that would not suit every one. but there are folks that would not stay even one night in Lakeville, let alone the thought of adopting it as a home. When people tell you that Florida is going to bust, will you get me the facts unon which they draw their conclusions. When I speak of Florida, remember that I refer in particular to this most desirable oart. West Palm Beach to Florida City with Fort Lauderdale as the center. We are below the frost line, new beans, peas, lettuce, cabbage, cucumber, radishes, turnips, all kinds of vegetables here in the gardens of truck farms every day of the year for every day is a growing day. New railroads are beinc built Canals, rivers and waterways are beinc built to facilitate commerce carrying out our produce to the rest of the world and bring supplies in to us. New Harbors are being built fifty million dollar power and licht nlants are being built, sanitary systems preparing and enlarging to care for millions in population; fire prote"tion being increase,d, police protection being enlarged and strengthened. New office buildings, new hotels, new apartment houses, new homes are being constructed. New bank structures going up, new banks springing into existence. Two years aco the combined resources of all the banks of Fort Lauderdale were t sßoo,ooo. Today one bank rightrullv boasts of over eight and a half i millions of dollars in resources. New records for bank clearings running l into tens of millions daily are being set. New records for produce shipping , are being made. If there was not an- I other building permit issued it . would take two and a half years ; with all the labor possible to get, ' to complete the present program. j Yesterday in Miami’s Haroor there : were more schooners than in the New York Harbor, five more vessels are being added to the Clyde steam ship line, on stormy days as many as -twenty one ships can be seen anchored just outside the Harbor waiting for the waves to subside that they may enter with their cargoes and passengers. People are pouring into our cities by the thousands daily. The money center of the world is along the East Coast of Florida. Wall Street has their representatives here, Morgan. Stokesbury. Rockefeller and Colgate haw invested in the last ninety days a total of eighty nine million dollars, i the government is spending one hundred and fifty million dollars in making it possible to till the soil of the Everglades. They ar e building Federal Aid highways, the good old V. S. itself, our country, makes it possible for vou and me to share proportionately in the profits of this state and the profits are as certain as the Sun is certain of shining. (To be Concluded Next Issue) New Factory Begins Operations The Southern Mills Products Co., j recently moved from Chicago began . operations in their new plant in Walkerton Tuesday morning. The machines and all equipment were moved here by truck last w’eek and installed in the Citizen’s Enterprise ' Building, formerly occupied by the ■Walkertin Ladder and Manufacturing Co. Eighteen power machines have been placed ready for operation, nine of which are now being operated bv local women. Mr. Rubison. one of. the owners of the company, is here ' in charge of the plant. He is assisted by Miss Wintress West also of Chicago, as floor lady, and Reuland , McCabe. The plant began operations Tues- , day making white surgical aprons. | shower bath curtains, napkins and individual coffee bags. Other articles ; will be made as soon as the operators become more familiar with their machines and gain more experience. The building has been neatly redecorated and fitted up into a very fine operating room.

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News of The Churches . NEW YEAR Greetings, and Happy New Year, from the First Presbyterian Church, both in greeting and in prayer we wish you a prosperous and happy Newi Year. The church has had some encouraging measures of success during 1925, the sacrifice and loyalty of the congregation and friends of the church have made this possible, and in the name of the whole church we thank you for the goodly part you had in it. For 1926 let us resolve to make this church: FRIENDLY, seeking to make everyone at home, by the simple acts ! of genuine friendship. j WORSHIPFUL, by regularly at ' tending the stated services of the church. PROGRESSIVE, by studying in Sunday school, in Christian Endeavor and in our homes our Christianity and our church. Hours of service for Sunday. 9:30. 10:30. 6 and 7. The orchestra will give a sacred musical next Sun^dav evening, Jan 3. 1926. Methodist Episcopal ('hurch F. J. Beisel. Pastor “Why does a new year slump down into the condition of its predecessor? Ip it not because we refuse to become new men? We change our calendar but we do not cnange our hearts. It is men after all who make a new year. The almanac experts my give it what number they please, but the year is not mafie in a (printing office, but in the minds and hearts of men. The supreme business of the human race is the creation of men. We are always forgetting this. We crave new inventions, new discoveries, new methods, new programs, but we do not cry I out day and night for new men.” I Marvel not that I said unto thee. ,Ye must be born again.— Jesus. This is vastly more important than ne'.v years and now programs. Most of us froze out Ist Sunday. It may not be so cold next Sunday, i We will endeavor to carry out last . Sundav’s announcements for public worship. United Brethren Church J. C. Albright. Pastor Your New Year resolutions will help you if male in good faith. We wish you a Happv New Year, j See elsewhere scripture readings . for Week of Prayer. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m. i Morning worsrip at 10:30 a in. J 1 Evening worship at 7:00 p. m. Prayer service Thursday evening at the parsonage at 7:30 p. m. M. E. Sunday School Elects Officers — The annual election of officers for 1 the M. E. Sunday school was held j ' Tuesday evening with the following elected: Supt., A. D. Winner. Asst. Supt., C. M. Finch. Secretary, Boyd Shetland Asst., Secy., Helen Baker. Treasurer, John Faulkner. World Service Treas., Walter Cover. Supt. Primary Dept Mrs. Arthur • Trost. Supt. Intermediate Dept.. Mrs. Earl Leslie. Supt. Junior Dept.. Miss Anna j Mechling. Chorister, John Faulkner. Orchestra Director. Mrs. Alice j : Barney. ANGLO-CHINESE PLAY COMING TO OLIVER — Walker Whiteside Will Appear In Star Role of“. Mr. Wu." The theatre goers of this locality are to be given the treat of the season when the distinguished star, j Walker Whiteside will appear at the] Oliver theatre, gracing the stage in the terrific Anglo-Chinese play, “Mr. i Wu,” for one performance only, Monday night, Jan. 4. The annual tours of the internationally famous actor, Mr. Whiteside have become events of paramount ! importance in annals of theatricals of i America. This season, Mr. Whiteside * will make use of his most successful ; play, “Mr. Wu,” in which he will i enact the character of a sinister man- j darin, Wu Li Chang. This Chinese potentate is a modern man of affairs, and when on business bent, he attires himself in the fashion modes of the ! city of Hong Kong. In the confines of j | his sumptuous palace in the suburb, j ' Kowloon, he dens his colorful orien- । tai robes, and reverts to Chinese । ways and manners. A thrilling tale of love and passion; secret Mid malecolent plots; high handed methi ods; soul stirring revenge, serve to make "Mr. Wu” one of the plays that will live in the memories of those who see it, forever. Especially when presented by the master craftsman, Walker Whiteside, long noted for his impersonation of oriental ! types, such as Tokeramo, in "The , Typhoon,” Prince Tamar in “The ’Hindu,” and Prince Hagane in "Sakura.” In Mr. Whiteside’s support will be found a superb array of notable New York players of metropolitan reputation. ; This distinguished actor will appear on the Oliver stage at South Bend for one night only, January 4 Mail orders for the engagement of this great star are now being received and those from this locality will be given prompt attention. The prices are as follows: Main floor, $2.50; first four rows balcony, $2.00: and the balance of the balcony $1.50, t gallery, SI.OO,

WALKERTON, INDIANA. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1925..

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COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE PLEASES MANY Community Club spread* Christinas. Cheer To All Couatry Side Thru lu- Santa Claus. Christmas Eve was fittingly observed in Walkerton last Thursday evening when hundreds of men and women, boys and girls collected at the Community Christmas tree at i the band stand to greet Santa Claus, ! sing Christmas carols and spread I Christmas cheer thru out the whole ! community. I True to his promise Santa Claus, j in the person of John Faulkner, driv- ■ ing his “reindeer" sleigh, arrived on I time and was greeted by the throng ■ which had assembled at the tree. So I great was the press and excitement, | that poor old St. Nick found it very ' difficult to make his way thru the : crowd with his huge bundles of I candy and ipop corn. John made a I first rate Santa Claus. The night was ideal—clear, cool and moon lit and the tree had been made a thing beautiful by the many | colored electric lights placed by City j electrician, H. G. Brinley, and' the ! other decorations which had been doj nated by several citizens, including L. A. Wills, who also gave a dozen dolls and a basket of toys. Santa । Claus was a busy man tor a time, । giving out 700 sacks of candy and , pop corn to the boys and girls who 1 ; were present to welcome him. The | Xmas carols, Jed by Rhea Wright, j wore a very enjoyable part of the ■ program and all joined in their ' singing heartily. In addition to sponsoring the ’ Christmas tree celebration the Community' club gave to needy families eight baskets of food, clothing and flour and some fuel. The entire expense of the Christmas tree and baskets was met by the Community j club, with the aid of the balance left over from the Hallowe'en frolic. Much praise and commendation for the success of the whole affair goes to Mrs. Albert Shultz, chairman, who spent many hours in making the necessary plans and arrangements and supervising their execution. She was ably assisted by Mrs. Kate Ryder and Mrs. Claire Sellers who served on her committee. The committee desires to thank every one wtho in any way helped to make the movement successful. The Community spirit show'n by all is espec ially commendable. The community Christmas tree was a great success and enjoyed by the whole community and it will be looked forward to each year with increased eagerness and expectation. Card Os Thanks We wish to express our many’ sincere thanks to our neighbors and friends, also the singers who so kindly and cheerfully gave their services during the illnCss and death of our brother, Lewis Schroeder. J. M. Schroeder .familv I and Brothers.

Topics For Universal \\ eek Os Prayer j The week beginning, Sunday, ' January 3. has been designated by j the Federal council of churches of , the United States as the National Week of Prayer. The following list of topics has been prepared for each ' day of the week. Sunday, Jan. 3, 1926, Christ all , in all. Scripture readings. Rev. 1:17, ; 18; Matt. 28:20; Heb. 13:8. Monday. Jan. 4, 1926. Thanksgiving and humiliation. Scripture 1 readings: Phil. 4:4-9; Heb. 10:16-1 25; Psa. 85; 1 Thes. 5:15-25. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1926, The Church ■ Universal - the "one body" of which Christ is the head. Scripture readings, Ex. 19:1-6; Isa. 26:8-9; Matt, i 5:1-16; 1 Cor. 3:6-15. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1926, Nations and their leaders. Scripture readings, Dan. 7:9-14; Mark 13:1-13; 1 Cor. 15:20-23; Rev. 19:1-16. Thursday, Jan. 7, 1926, Missions. Scripture readings, Psa. 67; Isa. 49:1-12; John 10:7-18; 12:20-23;i Rev. 19:4-16. Friday, Jan. 8, 1926, Families, I schools, colleges, and the young. Scripture readings. Dent. 6:1-9: Psa. | 78:1-8; Prov. 4:1-13; Matt. 18:1-14. | Saturday. Jan. 9. 1926, The home base. Scripture readings, Acts, 8:1-। 14; 11:19-29; 13:1-4; Matt. 28:16-; 20. LOCAL NOTES — Maytag agency at C. E. Houser! Hardware. Baldwin Apples, $1.45 per bushel at the ALL NIGHT CAFE. Frank Thompson of Chicago spent Christmas with relatives in Walkerton. Miss Florence Place of South Bend spent the week end here with friends. Master James Place of Soutn Bend visited friends here a few days this week. Mrs. H. E. Owen of Muncie is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Swank. Nelson Hershberger left Wednes day morning for a short visit with his daughter, Mrs. Maude Hall at Harvey, 111. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Beaty and daughter, Mary Eleanor, of Rawson. Ohio, are spending the holidays with relatives here. Mrs. John English of Grand Ra^pids ” sz 'h., is spending the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Jennie R. Burger, and family. Miss Louise Hagen was called to South Bend Tuesday on account of the serious illness of Alex Staples, who is suffering with a cancer. Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Robison of Susquehana, Pa., are spending the holidays w’ith the former's parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. I. Robison, and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Ake entertained the Pleasure Club Tuesday evening. Following the pot luck supper “SOO"’ was enjoyed with first honors going to Mrs. Worth Leßov and Ed Shirley, second to Mrs. Ed Shirley and B. I. Holser, consolation to Mrs. Link Grigsby and W. J. Leßoy.

COMMUNITY CLUB TO HOLD INDUSTRIAL SHOW —' ■ Walkerton's Industries ami Mercantile Interests to be Displayed in Hudehnyer Opera House. Jan. 14 An occasion which promises to surpass even the Flower Show in public । interest will be the Industrial Exhi- ■ bit to be held in the Hudelmyer I Opera House Thursday afternoon and i evening, Jan. 14. The industries and mercantile interests of Wialker- ■ ton will be displayed in booths decor[ated in attractive manner, with goods on sale by the merchants or representatives. The club ladies will have a railroad quick lunch counter with sandwiches, pastries, oysters and other ; palatable dishes, this refreshment . booth being in charge of Mrs. Elzy . Smith. A gift and novelty booth with use- , ful and fancy articles for sale donated by the members of the Community Club, will be in charge of Mrs. H. S. Dowell. I If the patrons of the show wish • to purchase a dozen or two doughnuts to take home, they can find i them at the doughnut booth in ! charge of Mrs. Rose Whitcomb, who । will superintend the making of seveni ty-five or more dozen of her well I known delicious doughnuts for the occasion. One of the most popular features of the exhibit will be the Fashion Show. The spring styles for women will be displayed under the management of Mrs. W. H. Smith, of the local Millinery and Ladies’ Reaidy-to-Wear. She is negotiating with her wholesale dealers to send out the newest spring goods in millinery, dresses, coats, etc., to be displayed upon living models, both afternoon and evening. It is needless to say that this feature of the show alone will draw a big crowd. The men are not going to be left out this time, for they are to have a fashion show of their own, under the management of the Globe Clothiers. Living models will display the styles of the coming season at a given hour, both afternoon and evening. Where is the man in Walkerton or surrounding territory that will not be interested in this exhibit* A more detailed mention of the many attractive features of the Industrial Exhibit will be given in next week’s issue of the Independent. Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Jones of South Pend snent the Christmas week end here visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. A Endlev. Chas. Divine and family and John Faulkner and family. Mrs. Ed McDaniel and daughter Marip. entertained the following guests at Christmas dinner: Mr. and Mrs. Axel Franson of Chicago. Mr and Mrs. F. L. Beatv and daughter Marv Eleanor, of Rawson. Ohio. Mr and Mrs. C T Beatv. Wm. Beaty and daughter. Viola. Mr. and Mrs Robert Reeder and children. Frank Hahn and family, all of Walkerton.

Orchestra Will Give Sunday Concert The Walkerton Presbyterian Sunday school orchestra un4er the direction of R. N. LaFeber will give a concert Sunday evening, Jan., 3, beginning at 7 o’clock. The public is invited to attend and hear the so) lowing program: March, “National Honor,” Orchestra. March. “Militaire,” Orchestra. Overture, “Poet and Peasant.” Orchestra. Vocal Solo, Margaret Ewing. Overture, “The Conqueror,” Orchestra. Piano Solo, Miss Addie Wolfe. Trombone and Cornet Duet, John Harden and Sam Frame. March, Flag Day,” Orchestra.. Violin Solo, Helen Lidecker Overture, “Bohemian Girl,” Orrhestra. Clarinet Solo, P.egina Bailey. Waitz, '<obre Las Olas,’’ Orchestra. Trombone Solo. John Harden. Selection, “Bells of the Sea.” O chestra. Brass Quartette, John Harden Roaert Zinsi r. Sam Frame, R. N La Feber. March, "Ston. Point.” Orchestra The perscnnal of the orchestra is a; follows: Violins: Helen Li-decke-r, Mr«. M S. D naut; Clariiets, Elmer McDaniel, Margaret Ewing Hegina Bailey, Naomi Cole; Piano Miss Addie Wolfe; Saxophones, Elsie Lidecker. Harve;, Davis; Trombones. Gale Whittaker. John Harden; Baritone. Robert Zins, t; Cornets. San - Frame. Sam Jack. R N. LaFeber. MARRIAGES Reeder-Cline. Miss Elsie Agnes Cline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cline, of North Liberty, and Rolland H. Reeder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Reeder, of near Walkerton, were united in marriage on Christmas day at 6 o'clock, at tbe Methodist parsonage home in Walkerton. Rev. F. J. Beisel. performing the nuptial rites. They were attende.d by Mr. and Mrs. U.it fid Davis of North Liberty. ;ister and brother-in-law of the bride. A reception was held at the home of th»' Ln'-om s parents on Saturday evening. Their plans for the future have not 1 • < n completed. Mry» her-Peterson Jacob Stiycher of South Bend and Anna Sophia Peterson of North Liberty were united in marriage or Sunday, Dec. 27. at high noon at tbt home of the bride, by Rev. I. J Kreider. They were attended by Ed ward Strycher, Miss Opal Cla.vson Mrs. 1. J. Kreider and the imme diate family. In the afternoon the couple lef for their home at 5192 Dubail Ave. South Bend. They extend a Heart? invitation to their many friends t< visit them..

COUNTY AGENT PUNS POULTRY SCHOOL Two Daj Session Will Be Held At South Bend, Jan. 5 ami 6. No Charge tor Regi*trat on. At the present rate of enrollment for the Third Annual Poultry school the list will be completed before Saturday, Jan. 2nd, and the full 200 reservations made before that date. , The St. Joseph County school will be held this year in the Chamber of Commerce auditorrum, at South Bend, on Tuesday and Wednesday, January sth and 6th, under the direction of E. C. Bird, County Agent. The instructor furnished by the Poultry Department of Purdue University will be Prof. E. D. Griffin, who comes well equipped to handle the discussion. The Poultry School is open without restriction to anyone interested in Poultry and the subject matter and demonstrations will be of particular interest to farm and commercial poultrymen. This year as in former years the discussion will be handled in such a practical manner that beginners and small flock ow ners will also find it well worth their time to attend. Admission will be by ticket which may be secured without cost at the county agent’s office. Registration may be thru the mail, by telephone. j or by calling in person. Tickets will be mailed to all who register. In order to make the course a success and worth while to the folks really interested in poultry, it is require*’ that those who register and are furnished tickets agree to attend all sessions both days. The program will start promptly at 9:30 a. m. and will close on or before 3:15 p. m. to enable farmers and those driving a distance to return home before dark. The program is outlined as follows: Tuesday. Jani.ary sth 9:30 a. m. Cali to order, announcements. 9:45 a. m. Feeding Laying Hens. , 11:00 a. m Marketing Poultry Products. Noon Intermission 1:15 p. m. Poultry Diseases. 2:15 p. m. Housing Farm Poul-j try. Wednesday, January 6th 9:30 a. m. Hatching and Rear ing Chicks. Summer Care of Pullets. 12:00 Noon Intermission. 1:15 p. m. Breeding for Increased Egg Production. 2:15 p. m. Selecting Breeders, (Live birds will be used). 2:45 p. m. Question Box and Answers. Adjournment.

CEMETERY ASSOCIATION Will BE TORMED Important Meeting Will Be Held In (onununity Club Rooms, Friday Evening, January X. A very important meeting for the purpose of completing a Cemetery Association for Walkerton has been called by Mrs. W. W. Place, chairman of the Community Club cemetery committee, to be held in the Community Club rooms on Friday evening, Jan. 8, at 8 o'clock. At that time the By Laws, which have been drawn cup by a committee composed of A. D. Winner, W. H. Smith, hay McDaniel, M. B. Slick and George Blaine, will be submitted for adoption or amendment. The by laws committee was apP< inted some fe-y weeks ago at a public meeting held to con.-ider ways and means of forming a cemetery .--oci. U n i; r Walxerion. Several out of town speakers were present at that time from South Bend and North Liberty and toll of plans al ready in successful operation in o her towns. The committee, after careful consideration of several sets o»’ by laws in operation at other places, prepared a set for the Walkerton associat'on which will te read and ^is- • cussed at the meeting, Jan. 8. Ac ording to the preposed by laws, the name will be the Walkerton-Woodlawn Cemetery Association.” All business will be : managed by a Board of Directors of > six members, elected for a three year period, two members being • ; elected each year. The officers shall f consist of a President, Vice-Presi- - . dent. Secretary and Treasurer, elect- - , ed by the Board of Directors for a i , period of one year. > It is the plan of the new associa- ? tion to provide for the care, pre- - . serration and adornment of Wood- . lawn cemetery and of the several ad- . ditions adjacent and to acquire other - , laqdg for cemetery purposes and de* . ' velope same. e Subscriptions for a permanent env dowment fund will be taken, the ine terest from which to be used to carry on the work of the association. All persons contributins $25.00 or more will become members of the , association with all the benefits and privileges of such memberships. AH n gifts, exce, t where otherwise specie e fied, will go into a permanent mainI tenance fund which is to be invested 12 only in first mortgage securities Provision is also made that the sec--7 retary and treasurer give bond with approved surety for the faithful dis t charge of their obligations. It is important that every lot ownv er of the cemetery and every citizen o of Walkerton and community take an active interest in the new association and as far as (possible, at-

tend the meeting. Friday night, January 8. JORDAN Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Goit and daughters and Mrs. Wm. Bellinger spent Christmas at the Fred Bellinger home. 1 Theodore Krause is spending his vacation at home. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Berger and Jay Cotton and family spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. (Jeorge Barden and family. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Vermillion and sons spent Christmas with Mrs. Susan Seitz. C. E. Bellinger and family spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Rhodes and family in Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Barden- of ; Chicago spent Saturday with the former's sister, Mrs. Fred BellingerMiss Mildred Seitz of Hammond spent Saturday with Mrs. Roy Vermillion. Ray Cripe and family spent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Frank McAllister in Walkerton. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Verduin and son and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Vincent and daughter were Christmas- visitors at the A. E. Vincent home Mr. and Mrs. Etsel Snyder and family spent Christmas with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snyder. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith and children were guests, also. Fred Schmeltz and family. Robert Hawblitzel and family and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hawblitzel were Christms guests at the John Hawblitzel borne. J. H. Millard and Mrs. O. M. Wenger, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Hardy and daughter, Mary, were Christmas guests at the F. R. Wiley home. Mrs. Wm. Babcock spent Christnvas in South Bend with her daugh- ■ ter, Mrs. Russel Myers. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bricker and Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Reece spent Christmas in Mishawaka with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Steffin. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hardy and son of Garrett, and C. E. Bellinger and family were Sunday guests at the Oliver Hardy home. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Ruff and Mr. and Mrs. Enis Ruff and children j spent Christmas with their parents, , Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ruff in South Bend. John McCormack To Broadcast New Year’s ! John McCormack and Lucrezia i Bori, will broadcast a New Year's 1 program under the auspices of the I Victor Talking Machine Co. The pro- : gram will be broadcast thru stations iWJZ. KYW. KDKA. WBZ. WGY. and WRC. Fourteen numbers will consti- ■ tute the evening’s program, includjing both vocal and instrumental seI lections. McCormack will sing three groups and Bori two. in addition to a duet number oy both.

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