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Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
METHODIST NOTES

Twenty-eight united with the
church last Sunday morning, Several
letters failed to reach us in time and
some who intended to enter our fell
lowship were unavoidably absent.
The doors of the church will be open
again the Sunday morning after
Easter and a goodly number will
unite with us at that time.
Next Sunday morning the Knight
Templars will worship with us and
in the evening the Sunday School will
give an Easter program and pageant
All are cordially invited to attend
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
pyTHJAN SISTERS CONVENTION

Cedar Temple No. Is, OF Weiser,
and Fleur de Lis Temple No. S, held
a convention in the Pythian Castle
Hall Wednesday afternoon and even
ing, at which there were about 40
Sisters present in the afternoon, and
about 1875 knights and Sisters in at
tendance at the evening session, at
which the full initiatory ceremonies
were exemplified. The ladies of
the Weiser Temple filled the officers
chairs and the ladies OF the Payette
Temple put on the Staff work. Both
officers and the team did excellent
work. and the Payette team was
highly cimplimented by the ladies'
from Weiser, all Of which they GER
tainly deserved. The leaders of
the Staff, Miss Leora Smith, and Mrs.
Harry Stottler are entitled to special
mention for their excellent leader
ship.
There were approximately rs
knights and Sisters present from
Weiser. At o'clock a splendid
banquet was served in the K. of P.
dining room which was a credit to
the Payette ladies. The room was
decorated with streamers, birds and
butterflies. We are sorry time and
space does not permit us to give a
more extended write-up. That 1t was
great success from every point Is
conceded bv all present.
One who was there.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
SURPRISE PARTY

On Tuesday evening, March 24th,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Stanton, very delightful time was
enjoyed by surprise party given IN
honor of Miss Margaret Thistle, the
occasion being her birthday. Four
teen girl friends came to remind
sDick'' that she was again one year
older. Games were played until the
hostess served delightful refresh
ments. The room was darkened while
hugh birthday cake. covered Win
lighted candles was brought in, all
did ample justice to the good things
to eat, after which an hour was spent
in summing up the good time en-
loved. before retiring to their homes.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29

Have you noticed the House
keepers ad in this issue.
Don't fail to ask for May Queen"
votes when making your purchases.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A Hurd were
Sunday visitors at the Aubry Howard
home in Ontario.
Remember-you can always get
what you want, when you want 1t, at
Anson-Hart Gro. Co.
Mrs. C. E. Morrell and daughter,
Betty. of Pocatello, arrived in Pay
ette Friday afternoon, to visit until
after Easter with her mother, Mrs G.
e. Rhoads.
Mrs. Deal, Miss ShamDerger, Miss
Lias and Miss Schmid delightfully."-
Miss johnson and the
Central teachers at lunch on Monday
evening at 4:30-
Get your colored Easter eggs and
aprons Saturday, at the Independent
Meat Market.
Don't fail to ask for May Queen
votes when making your purchases
Mrs. G. F. Hartwell and brother
r. C. Enos, returned Thursday even
ing from Adrian. Mo-, where they
we're called on account of the death
OF their father, who lived near that
{; place
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
J. NJ. SWANSON RETIrRNs

j. M. Swanson returned to Payette
Saturday evening, after an absence
of eleven months. most of the time
spent in the Yukon section of Alaska.
While Mr. Swanson done some pros
pecting for the precious. metal, his
trip into the climate of the north
was principally to recuperate his run
down health. For several months
before leaving Payette. Mr. Swanson
was suffering from a nervous break
down, but we are pleased to announce
he is practically recovered and feel
ing fine.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE :
COMPANY OF AMERICA

When an Insurance. man calls ON
YOU. if you are at all interested, ask
him to allow you to read his policy,
take your time and read it carefully,
especially the disability clauses My
company protects you in the sum OF
$1,000 per month in case of total and
permanent disability on each One
thousand of insurance, for life, with
no deduction from the face of your
policy at your death, We also waive
the premiums and no deduction is
made for this, you don't have to wait
a year to get this, its payable at once,
the above applies to policy-holders
prior to the age of go.
If you are disabled after reaching
your Sixtieth birthday, you are still
protected My company now has
farm loans in the state of Idaho, OF
two million seven hundred thousand
dollars and we are still loaning,, we
believe in. helping out Talk it over
with
E. G. DUNN,
Formerly with Western Union
Telegraph Co., at Payette.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
OBITUARY

Mary Summers, daughter of An
drew and Susan Summers, was born
at Mulberry, Indiana, August 4th,
1S41, married Samuel NJ. Burt in
1856 and moved to Henry County,
Missouri, and later to Cedar County
Missouri. She was the mother of three
girls and one boy. In the year of
1900 she was left a widow and in
1914 she came to Idaho to make her
home with Martin Burt, the only
son.
In the Spring OF 1915 she was bap-
tised into the First Baptist church OF
Payette. On the 2Sth of last January
they moved to Vale, Oregon. where
she died Sunday, March 18th. 1923.
and was laid to rest in the Vale ceme-
terry. Besides the son, who was the
only one of the children living, she
leaves two sisters, number of grand
children and numerous friends to
mourn her death.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
BOY GETS
GOOD POSITION
Edward Turner Goes to Beirut, Syria

/ The Enterprise has endeavored te
chronicle from time to time the Pay
ette boys and girls who have gone
out from home and have made good
| in the worlds work, because we be-
lieve the people who knew them
merely as boys and girls at home VIII
be glad to know what they are doing
II it is worth while, and will be proud
of them because they are Payette pro-
ducts.
The latest addition to our list Is
Edward Turner, who graduated from
the Payette High School five years
ago and from the University of Chi
cago one year ago. Because OF his
record in that institution he was i'm
mediately chosen by DR.. Bensley, the
head of the department OF Anatomy
to be Laboratory Instructor In An
atomy In the University. AS result
OF the good Awork he has done there
this year heshas just been elected to
the position of Associate Professor of
Physiological Chemistry In the Amer
ican University at Beirut, Syria. He
has entered into a contract for three
years at $2750 per year and all trans
portation expenses. He was also Of
fered a position In the University Of
Chicago as Associate Professor OF 40
atomy for next year but chose to take
the Beirut Job. Edward has not
abandoned his medical ambition, but
because this teaching work will be
right in line and because he is yet
only kid, he will teach the three
rafr IN {r1fc ID
one more year of M. D. work. He
will then be young enough for doc
tor.
Beirut is a city of a quarter of
million population on the eastern
shore of the Mediterranean Sea about
SO miles from the ancient city of
Damascus and about 100 miles north
OF Jedusalem. Edward will sail for
his new work in August
He coliaborated with Mr.. Bensley
last winter in an article published in
one of the medical journals, making
all the microscopic studies and draw
ings for the article. Also, at the re-
quest OF DIR. Bensley. Edward is on
the program of the American Assoc
iation of Anatomy, which is meeting
in Chicago this week, to describe and
explain some microscopic research
work he has done during the last
year.
Well say that for a Payette lad to
be called on to do these stunts and
to be given so responsible work In
the great American University at
Beirua when only % years Of age is
certainly "goin' some"
Here's congratulations from the
Enterprise, Edward and good luck to
you!
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
PAYETTE VALLEY
BEST AFTER ALL

While the daily papers are full of
articles telling of the severe weather
and storms in almost all parts of the
United States, and while within two
hours drive from here the snow Is
yet foot deep on the ground we are
enjoying the finest of spring weather.
Many gardens are already planted.
The farmers are plowing and putting
in crops, spray machines are at work
in the orchards, the roads are in ex-
cellent condition and summer is al
most here. There is no need of leav-
ing the Payette Valley for a better
climate or good place to make a
home.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
KN|GHTSOF FPYTH|As
CONVENTION

The knights of Pythias held thei
annual District Convention in Pay
ette Monday afternoon and evening
The convention was called to order b,
Chancellor Commander Easter, who
then turned the Chair over to Distric
Chairman, Charley Shirley OF Weiser
Approximately rs knights, includ
ing the delegates, were present at the
afternoon session which was devoted
principally to the transaction of bust
ness, and the election of officers
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: DR.. w. B. Sims,
District Chairman; Shelly Tuttle,
Nampa, Vice-Chairman; DR.. C. S.
Allen, Boise, ecretary-Treasurer; A.
R. ingalls,, Delegate to represent the
district in Grand Lodge, and DR.. w.
B. Sims, alternate delegate.
About five o'clock the contest work
by the various teams began in the
Masonic Temple. The lodges partici-
pating in the contest were, Boise
Lodge, No. so; Nampa Lodge No.
81; Myrtle Lodge, No 2S; and Pay
cite Lodge, No. 81. The contest
work was completed about l / o'clock.
Tellers were appointed to add up the
score for the teams. and it appears
now that they made a mistake in
their figures, and the winning team
cannot be announced until the score
sheets are again figured up. The
tellers appointed, awarded the prize
to the Payette team, but as a mis-
take is apparent, the Payette team
does not want the prize unless they
won it on their merit, and not by
taking advantage of a mistake. So
as soon as it is possible, the score
sheets will again be added up and the
winning team announced.
At the evening session, there were
about 250 Knights in attendance, in
cluding members from Boise Nampa,
Weiser. Payette, Huntington, On
tario, Vale and Cambridge. The
number of visiting Knights present,
was estimated at between $50 and
ITS.
At six o'clock a splendid banquet
was served in the Pythian Hall, and
while much credit is due the COM
mfttee that had charge of the banquet,
the Knights all, including the visitors
the very highest praise of and ap-
probation for the help in serving, by
the members of the local Temple,
Pythian Sisters. The success of the
banquet was due largely to the as
sistance rendered by the ladies.
The X of p Hall and dining room
was decorated beautifully in the
colors of the order. for which the
Sisters are also entitled too much of
credit. The local Knights want to
also express their appreciation to the
and business people of the
city for the courtesies extended the
visiting Knights, and for placing the
cards of welcome in their windows.
The convention was success in
every particular. and the local
knights feel well satisfied with the
success of the meeting, even if they
did not get the banner. However,
they had the satisfaction of feeling
they were winners for a little while,
even if it does turn out different after
the score is finally decided.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
PRISCILLA CLUB ENTERTAINED

The home of Mrs. Merle DAVIS was
the scene of charmingly appointed
party, on Wednesday of last week,
when Mrs. NJ. B. Strong and Mrs.
Davis entertained the Priscilla Club
of New Plymouth, at four course
luncheon.
"Ould Ireland" was the motif for
the afternoon, being carried out in
decorations, menu and entertainment.
Each of the tables at which lunch
was served, was centered by a dainty
green basket, piled with potato chips.
orange blossoms. lilies and violets
especially sent from California, lent
fragrance to the rooms. The place
cards decorated with Irish emblems,
bore conundrums, which were read
aloud by the guests. After luncheon
an amusing contest was enjoyed.
Each lady was furnished with rn en-
yelope containing needle and thread,
an empty spool, hairpin ard tiny
square of green paper. A prize was
awarded for the best figure pro-
duced.
The clever Irish figure fashioned
by Mrs. j. H. Hamilton, won first
prize. apot of Shamrock, while Mrs.
knight received the consolation. an
Irish character drawing. Except the
hostesses the ladies present were an
from New Plymouth and were as fo,-
lows: Mesdames w. p Alderman.
Ben Alderman. George Alderman.
William Drysdale, P. Drake, E. Dot
son. John Glaze, George Gorton, A.
Gross, William Joiner. p Rhinehart,
Anna Smock. G. Swattman. r. D.
White, Dunbar, Hellenberg, II. F.
Knight. and Mrs. j. H. Hamilton.
Miss Bathelama was a guest of the
e2uh
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
nrfEIyEs BROKEN LEG

+. l. Davis of Washoe. met Win
serious accident last Friday alternoor
1As6n 80 3oaA
Fwtf rfdfnK thrbWtM1 hsa11
the ground breaking his thigh bone
Just below the hip joint. Nj. DeH71
in company with his son-in-law were
returning from Dead Ok Fiat with a
load of hay, and when near the OLD
AppIegate ranch in crossing a eul-
vert the load was turned over with
the above result. The driver of the
Payette Mills truck who happened
along a few minutes after the aeci-
dent brought Mr.. Davis to Payette,
where a doctor was summoned and
after an examination was taken TO
his home and the proper medical aid
rendered.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
EMMA THEATRE
PROGRAM

Thursday, March 29.-Charlie Chap
lin in "The Pilgrim, Larry Semon
in ''The Agent. Pathe News.
Friday, March 30--Wanda Hawley
in ''Too Much Wife, Sunshine
Comedy Fresh Heir,
Matinee Saturday 2:30.
Saturday night.-William Russell in
Goodbye Girls, Buster Brown in
THE Goat.
Monday and Tuesday, April 2 and 3.
Gladys Brockwell in Paid Back,
Leather Pushers When Kane Met
Abel"
Wednesday and Thursday, April 4
and 5.-Rudolph Valentino in
Blood and Sand, Pathe News and
Comedy.
April IL and Wallace Reid in
The Dictator"
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
CELEBRATES s5th BIRTHDAY

Mrs. Cleora Masonheimer gave a
surprise party to her mother, Mrs. Nj.
]. Clement last Friday in honor Of
her S5th birthday, by inviting her
daughter, Mrs. F. E. Hurd, a neice
Mrs. Jimmerson, Mrs. Claud Hurd.
and Mrs. F.. M. Satoris. Dinner was
served at noon and the afternoon was
spent very pleasantly with Mrs. Glenn
ent who has been confined to her bed
for the past year.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
BREED FOR EGG PRODUCTION

Two cockerels backed by records
OF high egg production are the latest
additions to Gem county flocks. They
we're obtained from the Archie Lar
sen farm at Weiser. One comes from
strain OF birds with a record OF
263 eggs a year; the other has a
292-egg ancestry. In one flock of
32S birds culled in recent demon
stration in the county, 174 were re-
moved as culls.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
A BIRTHDAY PARTY

l. K. Ballenger was given littie
surprise parry by Mrs. Ballenger lasI
Friday evening, just to remind him
that he had arrived at his 9th birtf-
day, the Editor and family and Mr.
and Mrs. ]. H. Connyers. were invited
guests. A bountiful six O'Clock din
ner was served.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
GIVES PARTY TO HER FRIENDS

Roma Sur gave a character party
to a number of her friends at her
home on First Avenue North, last
Friday evening. There were twenty
four invited guests. who Joined in a
real evening of pleasure. Cocoa and
sandwiches, fce-cream and cake were
served following two hours of sport
In playing games. The little folks
adjourned for their 'homes at ten
o'clock declaring it to be the banner
party of the season.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. Huff motored
to Baker, Oregon. on Sunday morn
Ing and spent the remainder Of the
day with Mr.. Huffs father and BROTH
ers, returning Monday morning. Mr..
Huffs father celebrated his s1st
birthday on February 2 Mr.. Huff
says, there is not a better 81 miles
OF road in this part Of the country
than the Oregon Trail" from Pay
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
OF INTEREST TO
LETTUCE GROWERS

Mr.. Walter Hunt of Los Angeles,
California. representing Sawdy &
Hunt, will be in Idaho, in the near
future in the interest of the lettuce
growers of the state. The date of
his arrival at the Dewey Palace Hotel
in Nampa, will be announced later.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
March 29t2
ANNOUNCEMENT

The Ladies Aid society of the
Church of the Brethren will hold a
Cooked Food Sale at Gorham's Store.
Saturday March 81. A variety OF
cooked and baked articles will be Of
fered at moderate prices.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to publicly thank all
those kind friends, societies, organi-
cations and lodges. who so unitedly
assisted us during the last sickness of
our dear husband and father, Aldrich
S. Luther, who left US on the 22nd.
day OF March, last. May your reward
be the thought that your kindness is
sincerely appreciated.
Mrs. A. S. Luther.
Hattie L. Alderman and
family.
May n. Luther.
Martin o. Luther and family
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
WILL BE DETAINED IN
COMING TO. PAYETTE

We have just received word from
Mr.. L. W. Lowry, travelling salesman
for the Zellerbach Payer Co of Port
land, stating on account of illness he
would be detained in making his regu-
|ahx txiD to Payotta- Any orders- sent
by mail. or held until he a1 yes latel
will u M fch apRreciated
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
Eyangelical Lutheran Church

There will be a service at IL A. NJ.
the 5oth., Good Friday, and at IL
A. NJ. on Easter. April 1st, at which
time communion will be observed.
Rev. Freunt OF Portland, will conduct
these services.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
AUXILIARY ATTENTION,

The Women's Auxiliary OF the
American Legion's next regular meet
ing will be with Mrs. o. V. VAIN
wright, 18th. Avenue North on Monday
night, April 2. A good attendance is
desired.
I. -Sec'y.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
ENTERTAIN ST. JAMES CLUB

Mrs. ]. d. Orr entertained the st.
James Club at her commodious home
on Second Avenue South, Thursday
evening. The usual good time and
refreshments were enjoyed by a full
representation of the members.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29

Miss Margaret Thistle, sister OF Mrs
James Stanton, returned to Payette
Tuesday, after spending the past Two
weeks In the care OF Mrs. II. B. BAL
terbeck and the new baby.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29

We carry large line Of plain and
fancy china, glassware, cts. Horse
shoe tumblers Friday and Saturday
set Of 8 for 32o-Anson-Hart Gro
III.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29

Bulbs-Canna and Gladiola.-At
Mrs. @. E. Genoway's.
WILLARD BATTERIES - We
have few Willard Batteries left and
are selling them at bargain. Phone
No. /,
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting Of Portia club
for election Of officers will be held
on Monday, April at 2:30 O'Clock
at the club rooms.
Mrs Homer L. Settle,
Secretary.
March 2qt2
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29

The O-So-Easy products are real
values. see them during Golden Rule
Housekeepers Week.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29

Meet your friends at our conven-
lent rest roim, located at the front OF
TIN stsEA-AnOon-HArt Gro. Go.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1923-03-29

Orient OH Toilet SOAP. special
during Housekeepers Week, 6 bars
for a.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-03-17
THE AMATEUR MINSTREL
CLUB

The parlors of the Appomattox
Club Friday evenings and Sunday af-
ternoons are filled with music and
song. Under the direction of Mr..
E. H. Hagan the Amateur Minstrel,
boys are preparing for their 10Th an
nual show and dance. Many new and
novel features are being rehearsed, and
these with the vocal selections Of
splendid soloists, supported by the
excellent chorus and the mimicry and
buffoonery of the end men promises
an entertainment that would do credit
to professionals. Many new and
youthful performers will make their
first appearance with the Club on
Easter Monday Night. President
Charles W. Settles has proved himself
a capable leader and the boys are Civ
ing him perfect support in every re-
spect Thousands of Chicago's best
look forward to Easter Monday night
each year as an evening of wholesome
pleasure and social intermingling such
as only the Amateur Minstrels enter
tainments afford. The officials of the
Home for Aged Colored People also
welcome the event knowing as they
do that the three to FIVE thousand
patrons cherfully pay the admission fee
with full assurance that all the net
proceeds will go toward the support
of that deserving institution.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-03-17
START BUILDING

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Woodson, of
$3.50 Giles avenue, have started to
build cottage as their future home
in Morgan Park on lots purchased
through the Bailey Realty Co., 1858
State St.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-03-17
IN CHARGE OF GROCERY

c. H. Turner, who has headed the
Progressive Society and Company for
some time, is now in charge of the
grocery store of the Progressive Com
pany, located at 1857 State street. He
would be glad to have his many
friends visit the store.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-03-17
SOON TO MAKE VISIT

Hon. VIM. Herbert Fields Of St.
Louis, Mo-, national grand master of
A. u. K. & D. of A. of the United
States, is soon to make his official
visit to the city and will be accom-
panied on his trips to the various
councils by the local staff officers.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-03-17
Thackeray.

He blew on his pipe, and words
came tripping round him like children,
like pretty little children who are per-
fectly drilled for the dance; or came,
did he will it. treading in their preced-
enee, like kings, gloomily.-Max Beer
bOhm.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-03-17
LOOKS FORWARD TO OPENING

NJ. I. Bailey Of the Bailey Realty
Co., 1888 State street, is looking for
ward to a large opening for the year
Of 1923 Of selling lots, homes and
valuable property in Morgan Park,
where he has labored for many years
for its development. Sales Of unusual
interest viii be held from week to
week.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-03-17
ST. MARK M. =. CHURCH, soTH
ST. AND WABASH AVE,
REV. ]. wv. ROBINSON,
PASTOR

Last Sunday morning was the be-
ginning Of our Easter Revival. The
congregation was unusually large
The pastor preached the 3rd subject
in bis series of sermons. ~The Social
Ministry Of Jesus" Our great re-
vival IS going on and will 60 on until
Easter. Good preaching, good singing
and spiritual longing for the saliva
ton Of souls. Come and bring your
friends-"C."
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1923-03-17
Effects Of Warm Raln.

When a warm rain occurs over a
snow-covered region it is not the rain
so much as the warm wind that melts
the snow. An inch of rain at 90 de-
grees Fahrenheit could melt only three
inches of light new snow or one inch
of old snow.