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VOLUME 14
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Tfcnndaj, Jane S. 1*26
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85 PER CENT MUST BE
NUMBERED BY JUNE 15
Mail Boxes at Homes Must Also
Be Provided Before Mail
Will Be Delivered.
Beginning yesterday the town au
thorities began a survey of the town
with reference to designating house
numbers which must be placed on
every residence in Asheboro within,
range of the free city delivery systehd
which will be inaugurated July 1st.
Owners of residences will within the
next few days receive cards from the
town office designating the numbers
of their dwellings. At the same time
the town officials have taken steps
to place name plates on the streets of
the town and at the intersection of
streets." Streets which have no name
will be named and signs placed: These
street signs will be in place by June
20th, or earlier if possible.
After having received the designat
ed house number, the property owner
must buy the number plate and affix
it at some conspicuous place on the
front of his residence so that it may
be easily seen. These numbers may
be purchased from hardware stores
or from five and ten cent stores in
Asheboro. The town itself does not
bear the cost of purchasing house
numbers, it merely designates the
number to be used.
At the same time, the property
owner must provide a proper rescep
tacle foa. the mail which will be de
livered at the door July 1st and there
after. This may be a slit in the door
or a properly constructed and approv
ed mail box which may also be pur
chased atv a hardware store. Slits in
the door will probably be used by
some of the business houses.
House numbers- and mail boxes
should be in place by June 15th if
Asheboro is to obtain this city deliv-t
ery. The local postoffice authorities
are required by the Postoffice Depart
ment at Washington to make a re
port on the 15th of this month, fif
teen days before the city delivery is
inaugurated. At that time 85 per
cegt of the homes in town must be
numbered and have mail boxes in
place, else city dolfoasy .,w*H J>e de
layed' and may be lost ‘altogether.
Such is the ruling sent out by the de
partment and if the town really wants
that which it has been working for
some time, it is up to the home
owners to comply with the request of
the postal authorities. Under no
circumstances will mail be delivered
at a home or business house unless a
resceptacle is provided for its recep
tion. These mail boxes must be
placed at the front of the house. No
mail will be delivered at side doors
• or at back doqps or upstairs in a busi
ness house or residence unless there
is an elevatol*. Asheboro residences
and business houses not being equipp
ed with elevators, mail must be de
livered at-the front door only.
A is of the utmost importance that
these requirements on the part of the
town and the postal authorities be
carried out. Should a man desire, to
retain his box at the postoffice and
receive his mail in the usual manner,
he may do so, but at the same time
he should provide a mail box at home
along with his house number so that
the town may enjoy the benefits of
free, delivery. Such a patron of the
office may have his personal and bus
iness mail delivered at his mail box
at the postoffice and the family mail
delivered at his home door. The local
postal authorities state they will fol
low individual instructions in this re
gard.
Mail will be delivered on both of
the two routes Which the town will
Iraave twice daily, one starting from
the poetoffiee at 8 o’clock in the
If morning and the other at 3 o’clock in
the afternoon. At 11 o’clock there
will be a short route in the business
district of the town which will not
extend out into the residential sec
tions. This route will be mainly for
mail collection. Small parcels post
packages will be delivered.
The carriers have not been selected
although the examination was held
several weeks back. The eligible list
has not been prepared up to this
time. However, the appointments as
—*—t will be made some time dur
hhnd everything in read
delivery provided the
a on fheir dwellings
tEVIVAU AT
BAPTIST CHURCH
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REV. I. L. YEARBY
Rev. I. L. Yearby conies to us from
Tarboro, N. C., to assist in the reviv
al services to be conducted at the
Asheboro Baptist church, beginning
next Sunday. Brother Yearby will ar
rive Monday in time for the evening
'service, 8 o’clock. Educationally he
is well qualified, being a graduate of
Wake Forest College and the South
Western Baptist Theological Semin
ary, Fort Worth, Texas. Being a
graduate of the above seminary certi
fies an evangelistic zeal, for this insti
tution emphasizes evangelism. We
are fortunate to be able to secure this
well qualified pastor-evangelist and
we are happy to introduce him to all
the people of Asheboro and the im
mediate community. The public is
invited. Come and hear this man of
God one time and you will have a de
sire to hear him again.
—Rev. B. E. Morris.
BAPTIST NEWS LETTER
Our prayer . services continue with
great zeal And interest. To-night
(Tuesday) we meet in the following
homes: Bro. Abrahams’ home at the
end of Sunset Avenue, Bro. Henson’s
home on Cox St., Bro. Chrisco’s home
Hasty’s'home justoutoTthecity
limits, north. The Thursday evening
prayer services will be held Friday
evening in place of Thursday, giving
change for the graduating exercises
at the school auditorium.
A great deal of praying is being
done in Asheboro these days; home
alters are being established or re-es
tablished and a revival spirit is fill
ing the atmosphere. The fire of
evangelism is kindling and the flames
of soul-winning are spreading to the
hearts and homes of our town. The
revival meeting, beginning at the
Baptist church next Sunday, is a fac
tor in the promotion of the Asheboro
revival. Let everybody in Asheboro
feel free to enjoy this series of
meeting; be among the many who are
obtaining blessings from this revival.
The pastor will preach Sunday
morning and evening, using the fol
lowing subjects: Mornjng, “The Be
ginning Word”; evening, "Into the
Camp of the Enemy.” Pray and come
to these meetings.
One hundred copies of the Gospel of
John have been secured to be used in
our revival. Some time will be given
each morning,and each evening at
the beginning of each service to the
study of God’s revealed Word. Come
early and take a part
SPECIAL SONG SERVICE
PLEASANT GARDEN
It hss been requested that The
Courier announce a special song ser
vice at Pleasant Garden M. E. church
neat Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock
conducted by Prof. A. M. Fentriss.
The choir of Pleasant Garden and the
male quartet of Glenwood under the
training of Prof. Fentriss will figure
largely in the program. Students in
other singing classes are requested to
come and take part in the service.
Funeral Held At
Church Yesterday
—Wife of E. M
Mrs. Mary L. Ward, i
wife of E. M. Ward,/
1 morning following a lii
six miles west <
a daughter
Dr. Walter P. Lawrence, aged 68,
native of Randolph county and since
its foundation closely identified with
Rio
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Native of Randolph and Had
Been for 30 Tears a Leading
of State.
on College as student and teacher
until about two months ago, was
found dead in his bed at the home in
High Point where he roomed Wednes
day morning, death having resulted
sirtne time during the night from heart
trouble of which he had suffered sev
eral attacks. He was found by his
nephew, Mr. E. L. Auman, who had
become concerned over his condition
and had gone to his room to see him.
Dr. Lawrence was bom in Randolph
county, a son of the late Rev. and
Mrs. John Lawrence. He entered
Elon College with the first students
when the college opened. Upon grad
uation he became assistant professor
of English, later becoming head of
the English department and later dean
of the college. He is perhaps the best
known man ever connected with the
college and is known to every student
who has attended the college since its
foundation. He was a man of the
highest type of Christian character,
loved and admired by all with whom
he came in contact. His labors on be
half of Elon College were outstand
ing and probably no other educate:
has done as much to promote its in
terests.
Dr. Lawrence had resigned his po
sition with the college two months
ago to accept a position with the Caro
lina Casket Company, at High Point.
He had not moved his family from
Elon College, but retained his resi
dence there, driving to and from High
Point where he roomed.
He is survived by his wife, who was
the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs.
J. H. Graham, of Alamance county; a
daughter, Miss Mary Graham Law
rence, who is a student at Boston Uni
versity; a son, W. P. Lawrence, Jr.,
a student at Elon College; three
brothers, J. I, Lawrence, of Austin,
Texas; O. D. Lawrence and T. W.
Lawrence, of Seagrove; three sisters,
Mrs. Henry Lowdermilk, of Cali
fornia; Mrs. J. B. Beck and Mrs. J. A.
Auman, of Seagrove.
The funeral will be conducted from
Dr Lawrence’s home at,
M. E. MATTERS
(W. H. Willis)
The board of stewards has granted
to the pastor a two weeks' vacation
that he may attend the pastors’
school at Duke University. He leaves
next Tuesday.
Those who contemplate joining the
Methodist church are urged to be
present Sunday morning next. Bap
tism will be administered and the
vows given to any who may so desire.
Some letters have been applied for.
The writer makes his best bow to
Miss Rosa Rush and to Miss Gladys
Allred for recent favors.
Dr. O, L. Presnell sang for us
Sunday. His work is always appre
ciated.
Subject for Sunday’s sermons
will be: Morning, “The Will to be
Saved;” at night, “Jesus of Nazareth
Passing Through Asheboro.”
OFFICIAL RECORDS SHOW
MAY A DRY, HOT MONTH
According to the official weather
report for Asheboro, May was a dry,
hot month. The rainfall for the
month amounted to 1.32 inches as
compared to a normal rainfall for
this section of 4.36 inches. The
heaviest rainfall during month was
only 0.87 of an inch, on the 81.
The mean temperature for the
month was 67.1 degrees as compared
to a normal or 66.6 or approximately
one degree hotter than the twenty
years average. The highest tempera
ture for the month was 9j5 on the 26th
while the lowest was 39 on the 4th.
The greatest daily range of the tem
perature was 37 on the 26th. - \
MONTHLY MEETING OF
B. Y. P. y, NEXT SUNDAY
Important Business To Be Dis
cussed—Interesting Program
Has Been Arranged.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Randolph District B. Y. P. U. will be
held in the Asheboro Baptist church
Sunday afternoon, June 6, at 3 o’clock.
At this meeting the question will be
decided as to whether or not these
meetings shall continue to be held
once a month or changed to once a
After the business the main feature
of the program will be a demonstra
tion Junior B. Y. P. U. program giv
en by a group of Junior boys and
girls from Greensboro under; the di
Marguerite White, the
national Junior Leader.
> the members of the
is in the. county, the
Willis.
Tonight
rf|ocfc in the high
§J*rof. Dudley De
ni of the School of
t University of North
wer the annual lit
;the closing exercises
Mchools. Following
llfpromises to be one
tt&rd in Asheboro on
wr to this, the dip*
bates will be deliver*
Bedding. The exer
t bring to a close the
jiercises of the local
school aui
Witt CandtS
Commerce of the
Carolina, will &
erary address 4$
his address, while
of the best ever 1
an occasion stag
lomas and certia
ed by Mr. 1, O. 1
cises tonight will
commencement §
Last night sevi
of the school we
for the class dfljjr
gram for the ev
and well render*
welcome was '«
Miller, president
various class paf
bers of the grSdo
prepared and a!
thorough prepah
was interspersed
One of the most
tractive features
the play entitled
tain.”
Frances Moore ip this play acted as
hostess in June, 1936, ten years in
to the future, to the members of the
class of 192C in reunion. The scene
of the play was her summer home on
Caraway mountain, near Asheboro.
This play was well rendered and was
most pleasing to those who had the
good fortune to be present last night.
Last Sunday night the annual ser
mon was preached by Rev. W. H. Wil
lis, pastor of the local Methodist
Epicopal Church, South. Mr. Willis
preached a most interesting and in
structive sermon to the members of
the graduating class as well as to the
large audience which had assembled
in the high school auditorium for the
occasion. The other ministers of the
town took part in the program in va
rious capacities. Music by the choir
was exceptionally good.
mil hundred patrons
H at the auditorium
exercises. The pro
ming was excellent
3. The address of
Kvered by Samuel
of the class. The
flits read by mem
ling class were well
Btwed evidence of
Won. The program
with class songs,
interesting and at
of the program was
"On Caraway Moun
CH NEWS
ihool, W. L.
inion Service
ie pastor, Re
centjon of members: \ . .£■■
8:00 P. M. Preaching by the pastor.
Our auditorium has been practically
filled for the past several Sundays,
however, we do our utmost to make
room for all who come. You are wel
come to this friendly church.
Dr. W. I. Bowman Injured
In Car Wreck Last Friday
Dr. W. I. Bowman, of Reidsville,
who married Miss Swanna Lowder
milk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. E.
Lowdermilk, of Asheboro, was pain
fully injured in an automobile wreck
Friday night. From information re
ceived in Asheboro, Dr. Bowman in
driving along a street in Reidsville
Friday night met a car with bright
headlights which blinded him. In pull
ing over to the side of the street to
miss hitting this car he struck a car
driven by a negro which had been
parked on the street and was just
being driven out into the street. The
impact bent the radius rods on Dr.
Bowman’s car causing it to swerve
across the street and hit a telephone
post, completely wrecking the car. Dr.
Bowman sustained bad cuts on his
head and legs and several bruises on
his body. No bones were broken. \
C. C. Cranford Appeals to Democratic
Voters to Support Senator Overman
Interest in the primary Saturday
naturally centers in the senatorial
contest in which Robert R. Reynolds,
of Asheville, is seeking the nomina
tion over Senator Lee S. Overman,
who has represented the State in the
upper house of Congress for the past
24 years and has done it with marked
ability. While I have naught against
Mr. Reynolds and believe him to be a
good Democrat and qualified for the
honor which he seeks, I can see no
reason why Mr. Overman should not
be' returned to the Senate on his past
record.
In Congress no n
man’s Ability may
of the greatest ser
uents until he has b
law making body 1«
er how great a
he cannot be
to his constit
in the national
enough to have
where
places on important
the actual work is d
by virtue of his 1<
ability, is ranking
Mr. Overman,
service and
pDeratic mem-.
committees
DEAD AT AGE 79
End Came After Illness From
Bright’s Disease—Funeral
At Rehobeth Church.
Mr. John S. Bowden died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. A. Page
Gay, at Seagrove, Friday morning at
the age of seventy-nine years. Mr.
Bowden was formerly a citizen of
Ramseur, but upon the death of his
wife he had made his home with his
daughters. Mr. Bowden had been in
ill health for the past six years suf
fering from Bright’s disease and a
complication of troubles. His condi
tion grew worse and he was strick
en seriously ill two weeks ago, death
coming early Friday morning.
Mr. Bowden was twice married, the
first time to Miss Louzena Cox,
Asheboro, Route 1. To this union
there were three daughters, two of
whom survive, Mrs. A. Page Gay,
Seagrove, and Mrs. John Aildn,
Worthville. Mr. Bowden was married
the second time to Miss Susie Butler,
of Ramseur, to which union there are
also two surviving children, Mrs. Ed
Johnson, of Ramseur, and Mr. George
Bowden, of Greensboro.
The funeral service was conducted
at Rehobeth church by Revs.' J. F.
Comer and W. H. Garner, Seagrove,
and H. F. Starr, pastor of Rehobeth
church. Mr. Bowden was one of the
county’s most substantial citizens and
his influence will live in the hearts
and minds of those witho whom he
came in contact.
BROTHERHOOD OF M. P.
CHURCH HOLDS MEETING
Thirty Members Gather Around
Banquet Table—Officers For
Next Six Months Elected.
'i'he Brotherhood of the local Meth
odist Protestant church held a very
fine meeting in the social room of the
church Tuesday evening. Thirty men
sat around the banquet table and
were served a splendid meal by the
Ladies Aid Society of the church. Rev.
J. E. Pritchard, the pastor, presided
and called on a number of men for
short talks. The church quartette
rendered several selections which
added considerably to the interest of
the meeting.
A constitution for the new organi
zation was adopted. In setting forth
the aima and puxpo&es of the organ
ization, the constitution says: To
foster a friendly spirit among the
members of the church and friends
of the church, to promote wholesome
social life and fellowship among the
members of the organization and
through these means build up the
spiritual interest of the church and
community.
The constitution provides for a
meeting on the Thursday evening
after the third Sunday in each month.
Officers for the next six months
were elected as follows: Dr. John
Sweim, president; Mr. G. W. Hay
worth, vice president; and Prof. Thad
S. Ferree, secretary and treasurer.
The new organisation already has
about fifty members and begins its
work under favorable auspices.
RANDLEMAN M. P. CHURCH
(W. H. Neese, Pastor)
A special revival meeting will begin
at 8 P. M. Friday night at the M. P.
church, at Randleman. The pastor,
Rev. W. H. Neese, will have as his
helper, Rev. J. E. Pritchard, of Ashe
boro. Everybody is invited to co
operate.
campaign. One of Mr. Overman’s more
recent services to his State and to
the South was in the defeat of the
Dyer anti-lynching bill which would
impose a fine of $10,000 on any coun
ty in which a lynching occurred. It
was introduced by a Republican Sen
ator who represented a strong negro
district for the purpose of throwing
out a sop for votes. Mr. Overman,
cognizant of this and the possible
evil effects of the bill, was able to
defeat it in the committee room in
the face of overwhelming Republican
opposition.
Mr. Overman did not oppose the
Dyer bill because he was in favor of
lynching. & took the position that
the people of his State and the South
were law abiding citizens and did not
need federal encroachment of State’s
rights throat down their throats.
Randolph county in the past has
stood by Senator Overman. There is
now no opposition to him in the
county. But I want to urge every
Democratic voter in the county to go
to the primary Saturday and if noth
ing else give Senator Overman a vote
of confidence. I feel that this is due
him and I believe the Democrat! of
the county will bear me out in this.
W&ik'
stress and storm.
It is stated by those who know that
no Senator is more diligent in the
discharge of his duties as a law mak
er than Lee S. Overman. He even now
when his renomination is contested
stays on thp job in Washington and
leaves his candidacy in the hands of
Memorial to Col Alexander McAlister
Of Revolntionary Fame Unveiled Friday
Give* Away Millions
S. S. Kresge, chain store owner
Is giving away 128,000,000 of his
gnat fortune, to be used for Char
•table purposes. The gift will be
made to the Kresge Foundation
which was established by the rner
<»nt In 1924.
FUNERAL IS HELD
FOR MRS. HOWELL
Was Conducted at Giles Chapel
Sunday Following Her Death
At Randleman Saturday.
Mrs. J. W. Howell died at her home
in Randleman Saturday morning' at
9 o’clock at the age of 83 years. Mrs.
Howell had been ill for some time
and for the past week her condition
had been critical and the end was not
unexpected.
Mrs. Howell professed faith in
Christ in early life and united with
the Baptist church in Fayetteville,
later moving her membership to
Central Falls Baptist church where
she remained a consistent member un
til death. Before her marriage she
was Miss Sarah Frances Yontz. She
was married to John Wesley Howell
in 1863 and to this union eleven chil
dren were bp^ seyen of w|»m are
She is survived by her husband
and the following children: Mrs.
George Hendrix, of Asheboro; Mrs.
I. W. Phillips, of Asheboro; J. M.
Howell, of Randleman; Mrs. Joel B.
Trogdon, Stokes dale; Rev. J. A. How
ell, of Helton; Mrs. Della Bulla, of
Randleman, and Mrs. J. K. McNeill,
of Charlotte. She is also survived by
25 grandchildren, 20 great grand
children and one great great grand
child.
Funeral was conducted at Giles
Chapel Sunday afternoon by Rev. B.
E. Morris, pastor of the Asheboro
Baptist church, assisted by Rev. W.
H. Neese, of Randleman, and inter
ment was made in the church ceme
tery.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MEMBERS HAVE FEAST
More Than 120 Gathered At
Fair Grounds Friday Night
For “Dutch” Feed.
Approximately 120 of the members
of the Asheboro chamber of com
merce gathered at tha fair grounds
Friday night of last week for the
Dutch barbecue sponsored by James
Burns. Several of the members of
Asheboro’s progressive civic body
made speeches on the occasion and
there were stunts to enliven the gath
ering.
There was plenty of barbecued pig
for all and in addition stewed chick
en prepared under the supervision of
Mrs. A. E. Burns and sent down to
the fair grounds to tickle the palates
of the members of the chamber of
commerce. Those present at the
gathering were unanimous in declar
ing this latter addition to the menu as
the most delicious of all.
Randolph County Democrats
Will Vote Their Choice For
Solicitor and Senator.
Randolph county Democrats will
vote next Saturday. June 5th, in the
State-wide primary only as between
Senator Lee S. Overman, of Salisbury,
and Robert R. Reynolds, of Asheville,
for the nomination for United States
Senator, and Zeb. V. Long, of States
ville, and B. F. Brittain, of Asheboro,
for candidates for solicitor of the
fifteenth judicial district. There will
be no other contest in the county.
The polls will 1* open at sunrise
Ceremonies Held at Old Bluff
Church. Near Fayetteville
With McLean Speaker. f
col. McAlister was a
FINE TYPE OF PATRIOT
Thousands Were Present As
Bronze Marker Was Unveiled
By Seven little Girls.
Last Friday at Old Bluff, near Fay
etteville, was unveiled a memorial to
Colonel Alexander McAlister, of Rev
olutionary fame. Governor A. W. Mc
Lean, an authority on the history of
early Scotch settlers in North Caro
lina, was there and made the princi
pal address. “Though he held no
high office, as officers are now re
garded in this country, Alexander
McAlister was as true a statesman as
lever graced our state, and a conspic
uous example of that fine type of
Revolutionary patriot who feared
neither kings nor governors,” said
Governor McLean. The Governor en
dorsed a statement by Major E. R.
McKeithan that it was due to Colonel
McAlister’s statesmanlike use of his
influence with the Highlanders that.
Lord Cornwallis received not a single
recruit from the upper Cape Fear,
though the British commander expect
ed to be well strengthened there on
his march to the sea.
More than a thousand descendants
of this far-famed patriot and pioneer
gathered at Old Bluff where Alexan
der McAlister in 1758 helped to or
ganize the first Presbyterian church
in that section of North Carolina.
Among the number was Miss May
McAlister, of Asheboro, his great
granddaughter. The brpnze marker
commemorating his services to the
new American republic was un
veiled on ground which Colonel
McAlister owned and which has re
mained in the possession of his des
cendants until it was donated for
this purpose by Mrs. Mary Rachel
McAlister McNeill, of Wade. It was
unveiled by seven little girls, all de
scendants of Colonel McAlisterr
Sarah Little McAlister, daughter at
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. McAlister, for
merly of Asheboro, but now of Greens
boro; Jean McAlister, of Lumberton;
Mary Wells McNeill, of Florence, S.
C.; Virginia Smith, Florence Smith
and Rosalie Best, of Dunn; and Eliza
beth McKeithan, of Fayetteville.
N. A. Townsend, of Dunn, read a
biographical sketch of Colonel Mc
Alister, prepared by A. W. McAlister,
of Greensboro, great grandson of the
Scotch patriot, who was prevented
from attending the exercises on ac
count of illness. The welcoming ad
dress was made by E. R. McKeithan,
of Fayetteville, a descendant ky both
of Colonel McAlister’s marriages, and
the response was made by Alexander
Graham, of Charlotte, a great great
grandson.
I The unveiling was under auspices
of the Alexander McAlister and the
| Cornelius Harnett chapters of the
Daughters of the American Revolu
j tion, and greetings were brought
I from the D. A. R. by Mrs. C. ML
| Parks, of Tarboro, vice-regent; Mrs.
|E. P. Davis, of Dunn, and Mrs. W.
IB. Murphy, of Snow Hill; from the
Colonial Dames by Mrs. John H. An
derson, of Fayetteville, and from the
Daughters of the Confederacy by Mrs.
Marshall Williams, of Fasion. Mrs.
Davis and Mrs. Murphy are Colonel
McAlister’s descendants.
Mrs. Murphy is chiefly responsible
for the erection of the memorial,
and with her sparkling wit made m
gracious presiding officer. She also
made the presentation speech, and
was given a silver platter by the
| descendants, which was presented
| by Mrs. Hugh M. McAlister, of Lum
berton.
The spirit of loyalty and love of
country which dominated the life of
their illustrious ancestor breathed
through the services from the first
'notes played by the Fort Bragg band
to their close when Miss Jean McAl
ister, of Greensboro, raised aloft be
fore the clan the sword of their
father.
A bounteous picnic dinner was
served after the unveiling.
A special tribute of appreciation
was paid to A. W. McAlister, of
Greensboro, by Mrs. Murphy, who
stated that the memorial would not
have been erected without his gen
erous aid.
S. A. COLTRANE
End
Grove township on May 2
an illness of six weeks,
was an honest, up-''
faithful member
Friends church,
expressed hixnae
Mr. Coltrane
widow and four
uel Bunting, of
Lackey, of
McDowell, of
Eultee:
ere,
and ,
2.
Nance,