The Indianapolis times., 1930-07-30
Some Like Touring, Others
Choose to Fish, Many
Stay at Home.

MRS. HELEN GIBSON, 1918 Col
lege avenue:
My vacation was just what 1
IN1 needed in way of a tonic. Pure,
sweet mountain air, with the scent
of pines; good cold water filtered
through sunlight, and food galore.
Then, early rising to see what the
day had in store. Maybe a long
hike through the woods, over old
trails or to swim, perhaps just be
lazy and read and nap. After two
weeks of this I came back physically
and mentally alert, ready to take
up my work with a better disposition
and plenty of pleasant things to
think about.
II
Mountain regions are proving
heavy favorites with those who are
airing their vacation hobbies in The
Times Vacation Letter Contest.
Stay-a -at-homes, too, have been
scoring heavily, as have the fisher
men and tourists. Where are the
golf bugs, the beach loungers, and
the mixers?
Send your letters, not over 100
words, to the Vacation Contest Edi-
tor at The Times. A prize of SIS is
being awarded weekly to the reader
whose letter best describes: "Why
I think my vacation was best from
the standpoint of physical and
mental benefits 1 derived"
MRS. w. A. COLLINS, R. r. 10,
Box 269:
"T WANT to travel, alone, to a
L high hill or mountain, where
will find a one-room log cabin, sur
rounded by trees. An open fire
place, shelves lined with books;
there must be cobblestones leading
up to the door and a stream of game
fish waters near. What a restful
vacation for the mother of four
healthy children. I'd love to spend
the rest of my years saying please
wash your ears" if I could spend
one month in my ideal dream spot. )"
MRS. PEARL LANPHER, 1904
Olive street:
TINE best vacation is a trip
i through the east. A good days
drive and you have reached the
mountains where we see the mar
vels of God. Driving through ma
lures wonderland, we come to New
York City, where we are bewildered
and amazed at the marvellous struc-
lures built by man. A trip up Riv-
erside drive, a stroll down Broadway,
a boat ride down the bay and out
into the ocean, not forgetting a visit
to the Statue Of Liberty and we have
rounded out the perfect vacation.
Our bodies and minds are renovated
SO thoroughly that there is no chance
for cobwebs before another vaca-
ton.
MRS. ANNA SCHWALMIRE, 1874
Olive street:
VISITING old friends here in the
' city, some I have not seen in
one to two years, and an attempt
to cheer older people than myself
who can not leave home, is my va
cation. Preparing rare bits of food
for my husband, who has been in il
health for more than two years
reading some, writing to old friends
and taking plenty Of rest, rounded
out good vacation.
Il
MRS. HARRY E. ROYSE, o11
Dawson street:
MEMORIES may have something
IF1 to do with it, but now and for
the last twenty years Lake Manitou
has been our annual vacation rem
devious. When the children were
small, it was ideal in its safety. Now
since the children are all married
and scattered, Dad and I still go
back each summer. One Of the boys
and his family always spend part Of
their vacation with us there. Boat
ing, fishing, lovely beaches all are
found here at this HooSier haven
of rest"
SA
MRS. JOHN M'ALISTER, 3709
East Sixteenth street:
MY idea of real vacation is to
1V1 tour the country and get
plenty of sunshine and fresh air.
Do not bother with any fussy cloth
ing. Live in knickers. Put up at
nice. shady tourist caAnps. eat food