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 kissed her. T cannot say I'm sorry he hesitated. Not even now can I tell you His tunic was worn and stained. He wore ragged sheep skin about his shoulders. On this he sank. down in his own corner and went to sleep. When he woke his face was flushed and rosy. He knelt on the floor and looked at the busy street below. Then he opened bis lips and song of such joy and pur- ity flowed out on the air as to make everyone stop and listen. Up and up scared the rapturous notes, seeming to possess visible radiance of their own Obed sang no words, but the music charmed every ear that heard 1t. f
 His mother stood behind him, her hands for once idle at their task, The tired lines on her face melted into peace. Her eyes looked far away Clearer and clearer the ex- quisite melody continued, and died on a faint sweet note of ecstasy.
 People listening below shook their heads and moved on as if awakened from a dream.
 Where, my son, did you hear that song?' Lara spoke in whisper :. Tn the skies, my mother It came with wings and trumpets.'
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dUcIFa ldpIlAllS Ofci SdilAi, 3tilC tCl lmbls Of cart wheels over the cob lestones thundered out its own ough music for the pleasure of his ars, s
 What help are you to poor mo- Ter. be gone with youl'' scold d Lara day after day. Obed laugh sd, never meaning to be thoughtless r disobediant, having ears only 10 he music about him.
 One evening late in December tn
 nging for the shepherds songs ov- rcame him. and he slipped away at usk. He was gone all night and i ne morning he looked different oy. His lips did not smile, but lere was a new and somber ligh mining in his dark eyes. This time is mother gazed at him in sorrow e saw how worn she was. and he
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CSel wore a striped tunic of O. m . and white somewhat ragged snd dirty, though his mother Lara, wa- he'd e,othes for other families Crder to keep herself and ten-year- i'd son from starving. Yet you sel dom noticed Obed's ragged tunic be- use of his vivid face His skir va smooth olive, his lips were red nd his dark eyes were the color o. l92ls at midnight. Ooed sang a grea (eal. IT he heard a tune whistlec Sa the street he ran home singin- .s. all tta way If he heard musii ssrummed in the 5azaars, he'd lin
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A strip of painted tin that was ben

 to hang over the head of bed into the shape of shelf or bracked form ed the foundation. A tiny cedar seed- ling about eight inches high formed the tree. Mary had striped wealth of tube roses she had been growing, to tie the blossoms all over that midi get village tree. Fitting into slot on that little tin bracket, it smiled its blessing upon the gathering t
 Any Yuletidc you might stop by the Howard Midget Christmas Tree Farm and find Mary and Jack get ting a bit of rest from their labors, another glorious selling campaign over for another year.
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ard?' Ann's doctor wanted to know the moment he sighted the midget Christmas tree Mary had fixed up lat moments notice. Why, they are the niftiest things I've ever seen yet, and I'd like to buy dozen of them.is K, .s
 A strip of t1ainted tin that was bent
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 But the whole world was song Tor Obed. The sweet twitter of birds on dewy mornings. The sound of
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
BRIDE-ELECT HONORED

Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. J. J. Jones a
shower was given honoring
Miss Esther Scott, who is to
marry Mr.. Otis Sasser soon.
A large rainbow was ar
ranged across the ceiling of
the dining room, with 3 sur
prise ''Pot of Gold" at the
end of the rainbow, filled
with gifts from Miss Scots S
friends.
Miss Helen Attaway and
Mrs. Robert Rose presided
at the tea table. Scores of
Miss SCOTS friends were
present and all extended
wishes for her future haDpi-
ness.
Hostesses were: Mrs. Le-
on Smith, Miss Christine Nc
Daniels and Miss Helen Ed
wards.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
Local Store Victim
of Burglars; Fail
on Second Attempt

Last Tuesday morning
about 800 o'clock some one
or more burst through the
front door of Boree's store
No. 4. The time was check
ed by a resident near by who
saw a car parked in front of
the building at that hour.
The cash register was rified
but only 80 cents had been
left in it Outside of this
only a few cartons of cigar
cites and some candy were
An American man and a
Mexican woman were ar
rested and held for invostl-
cation. Finger prints were
taken and checked but evi-
dence was not sufficient to
hold the couple.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB
APPEALS TO COMMUN-
ITY SPIRIT FOLLOWS
CITY CUSTOM

Though Christmas does
not come to Coolidge with
glittering snow and tinkling
sleigh bells, it will come this
year with all the traditional
color of the season, accord
ing to Mrs. Christine Miller,
chairman of the Junior Wo-
mans Club committee on
Christmas decorations.
In keeping with the GUS
tom in many cities thruout
the country, residents of
Coolidge are planning ex-
terror decorations at their
homes in the Yuletide man.
ner. Feeling that commun-
ity spirit can be expressed
in no more delightful way,
the Junior Woman's Club is
offering a cash prize of SIS
for the exterior Christmas
decorations judged to be
best. All local people are
urged to compete in this COM
mendable effort to make our
little city glow with holiday
splendor.
The following rules have
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
GAS LINE TO
COOLIDGE IS
ASSURFDNOW

Work is now going for
ward on laying a gas lire to
Coolidge from the Western
Gas Co. line. about one mile
from here, and the laying of
mains in Coolidge will begin
by the middle of next week,
according to M. A. Moody,
owner of the franchise.
This means that natu1 al
gas service is now assured
Coolidge by Christmas. This
does not mean that everv one
will be served by that tirIe,
out installations will be made
promptly upon receipt OF or
ders, which means the serv-
ice will be extended to all
parts of the town within a
short time thereafter.
While dealers are selling
fuel at a reasonable margin,
we realize it is high for the
reason that wood within a
reasonable distance is very
scarce and all coal shipped
in from distant mines.
Mr.. Moody advises that
Coolidge will have the cheap
est gas rate in Arizona, and
in view of this fact, the citi-
zens of this vicinity should
find it to their advantage to
avail themselves of low fuel
cost.
Gas service means a great
deal in the way of fuel econ
omy and convenience and is
we'll worthy of consideration.
Mr.. Moody is a man of
wide experience in public
utility service; has been
identified with the business
interests of this section for
quite a number of year, and
is we'll acquainted with con-
ditions. We welcome Mr..
Moody as a factor in our 10
cal development and feel
sure his venture and efforts
will work to the advantage
of all concerned.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
Prize Offered
For Decorations at
Local Residences

been adopted for the con-
test:
Only individual homes
within the CITY limits of Cool
idge may be entered in the
contest.
Judges may not enter the
contest.
Decorations must be out of
doors and visible from the
street.
The decorations must be
visible at night.
All contestants must regis
ter not later than December
21. Registration can be
made at The Examiner Of
flee. Awards will be made
on Christmas day.
Those wishing to enter
this contest MUST register
at the office of The Coolidge
Examiner.
Decorations will be judged
on the following points:
Originality.
Beauty.
Effectiveness.
Adaptation Of Christmas
idea to desert environment.
The names of the judges
will be announced later.
Everyone is invited to en-
ter the contest It will be big
fun and some one will win
the prize. But whether you
enter the contest or not
decorate
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
FREE SPENDER
AT FLORENCE

A pre-Christmas spending
spree by an 18-year-old For
ence stenograpber placed her
behind the bars of the Pinal
county jail Tuesday.
She had q merry time buy
ing this, buying that, buving
anything that struck her
fancy and patronizing Flor
ence stores literally.
She had a new suitcase
full of fine. new clothes, and
a bus ticket for Phoenix
when officers suggested she
go to the sheriff's office and
"talk things over"
The "fly in the ointment"
of her happy buying excIlr-
sion was that the checks she
gave in making purchases
were being refused at the
bank on which they were
drawn.
At the county Jail she was
quoted as saying she Just
wanted to give people some
thing to talk about, it's sc
quiet here "
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
CALAEVENT ON
2l
PROGRAM is ARRANGED
FOR ALL DAY AND ALL
NIGHT FUN
AND AMUSEMENT FOR
OLD AND YOUNG

David E. Hood post, Amer
lean Legion, is planning for
a gala occasion or Saturday
December Fl, with some
thing doing all day and all
night at Legion Hall. The
Legionnaires are busy MAX
ing plans for days of '49"
and, reports to the press say
some real fun is in store for
those who visit the hut.
The American Legion will
use any profits to help pay
off the mortgage on their
hall.
Every person who enjoys
the sports which were popu-
lar in the days of 40 should
make it a point to be on hand
for the occasion. For those
who can not atterd ir the
evening; there will be a day
program, and for those who
for business reasons, can
not attend in the day, there
will be something doing the
whole night through.
The committee in charge
of the event is keeping Sc
cret most of the entertain
ment plans, but one of the
many features is said to be
a rooster fight. With the
live wire bunch handling all
plans for the day and night,
guests can rest assured they
:re in for a biz tine.
The affair is being widely
advertised in the valley, and
many out-of-town visitors
are expected.
Don't forget the date --
Saturday, December 21. And
the place IS the Legion Hall.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
Coolidge Lady Has
Narrow Escape

Mrs. F R. Harrington an
employe of Serranno's store,
can explain very lucidly the
sensations that trav
through your frame just be-
fore you are kidnapped or
Your purse snatched.
Last Saturday as she was
returning home after clos
ing. with anticipation of a
good nights rest and her
purse snuggled closely un-
Ger her arm, she observed a
man approaching her or the
run, seemingly resolved on
contracting her. Just as he
approached her, she clut' h
ed her purse tighter and
ducked. This took the at
tacker by surprise; he lost
his balance and fell She
took advantage of his delay
and struck for home, a short
distance away. She ohserv-
ed he was in close pursuit
and did not have time to un-
lock the door; accordingly
she dropped flat among some
shrubbery and her pursuer,
failing to observe her, pass
ed on. She recognized her
assailant in town next day
but he escaped before he
could be apprehended.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
Football Squad
Enjoys Banquet
as Season Ends

Friday night, December 6,
will long be remembered by
the young men who carried
the colors of Coolidge Union
high school on the field for
it's first football season. The
occasion was a banquet Civ
en- the grid stars by the busi-
ness men of Coolidge. With
the team and business plen
enjoying one of the finest
banquets ever served in Cool
idge and encouraging talks
by many of those present. it
was a night to be long cher
ished in memory.
The banquet was backed
by the business men of the
town and planned by men,
bers of the student council.
The girls of the senior class
planned the menu and did
the serving while the moth
ers did the cooking.
The place cards were
cleverly worked out in the
form of a football, with the
guests name across the mid
die. In the center of the
head table was a miniature
football field with figures
representing the two teams
dressed up in red and blue,
ready to go into action. The
tables were arranged in the
form of a &C." with seating
capacity for about 60.
Among the guests were
business men, members of
the school board, and the
members of the football
team. The head table was
occupied by Rev. E. M. Ward
and Rev. Glenn F.. Smiley
and the main speakers of the
evening. The speeches Of
the men all showed their
willingness to back the school
in all athletic activities and
the talks were received with
enthusiastic applause.
+. If there was anything on
the menu from turkey to pie
a la mode that was missing
the boys failed to discover
what it was. It happened to
be a banquet at which there
was more to eat than the
guests could get away with.
The attractive mattresses
were very busy dishing out
more turkey, or what would
you ha 20? There was not d
person in the Legion Hall
who did not receive all the
attention and food he could
get away with.
After all had eaten heart
lily, Rev. E. M. Ward, acting
as POSTMASTER, called on
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13

At about 200 o'clock last
Monday morning, when hon
est toilers were presumably
at rest, the peaceful slumb-
ers of a barber at the B g. B
barber shop. on West Cool
idge avenue, were disturbed
by an unusual hammerillg
near by. AS this was not
regular at that hour, he pro-
ceeded to investigate and
found that an enterI rising
gent was trying to force en-
trance into Serranno's store
next door. He called Ser
ranno and made a racket for
the purpose of soaring the
intruder away, with desired
effect. Deputy Gardner
was called at once and he
responded poste-haste. In
coming the short way. he
met a fellow coming out of
an alley from that direction.
Constable Ed Stringer was
also n the job and made a
circuit to intercept the alley
rambler. He was successful
in making contact and the
said gent is still in soak
awaiting developments.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13

quite a few business men and
football players for short
talks. Harry Britain, cap
tain of the football team, ex-
pressed thanks for the treat
ment accorded the team and
promised a fighting team for
next season.
Bob Sneed, captain of the
first Coolidge Union high
football team, briefly spoke
of his efforts to put over the
team and expressed sorrow
at his inability to play out
the schedule, due to injuries.
Principal G M. Manqn'.
expressed his pride over the
good showing the team made
during it's first season.
County Superintendent of
Schools John J. Bugg prais-
ed the team highly, saying
the clean way the Coolidge
boys played in the game
with Florence had made
many friends for Coolidge.
Harry Britain, captain of
the Cubs, expressed thanks
for the support accorded the
team this past season.
Among the others who
were called on for brief re-
marks were: William Carls,
coach of the team, Harry
Shelter, Rev. Glenn E. Smi-
ley, Methodist pastor; Leon
ard Spruell, C. J. Moody, H.
&c. Hess, c. J. Preece, Tom
Terrill, Melville Harris, W.
&c. Ketchersid, Charles Co.
hen, Coy Hamilton, Maurice
.Zahalsky, Mack A. Jones,
Howard Fisher, Harry Gull
bert, Paul Hobby and Mr..
Storey.
Six of the 1885 football
squad have played their last
game for C. U. H. S. They
are: Jack. Mccullough, Bob
Sneed, Chas. Moody, Ray
Guiles, Keith Condit and
Mac Mangun. Other mem
bers of Coolidge highs first
gridiron eleven are: Harry
Britain, Clarence Moxley,
Bill Pew, Ralph Preece, Tim
Parker, Reynaldo Pisano,
Harold Jackson, Carl Baker,
Minor Chesley, Hershel
Holmes, Mayne Wuertz, Geo.
Hanna, Melvin Dunnagan,
Pete Maxwell, Clarence Grd-
ham, Webster Martin, File
doro Pisano.
After the banquet, the
members of the team were
guests of the management of
the Mauk theater. enjoying
Joe E. Brown in bright
TiphtS."
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
LEGION PLANS "DAYS OF '49''
announce NUPT|ALS
OF POPULAR COUPLE

Mrs. R. T. Prather was
hostess to a very pretty par
ty given at the Waikiki Inn
last Saturday afternoon on
which occasion the nuptials
Of Mr.. Otis Sasser and Miss
Esther Scott were announc-
ed.
The table was decorated
to represent a snow scene.
a surprise Christmas package
of nuts and candy, containing
the names of the bride and
groom to be was placed at
each place. After a des-
sert was served to the guests
they enioved playing a game
of auction bridge.
Mrs. Leon Smith won the
high score and the traveIing
prize went to Mrs. Harry
Culbert.
Those present were: Miss
es Lillian O'Connor. Dorothy
White, Helen Edwards, Wv
ian Hooper, Christine Nc
Daniels, Dorothy Goodwin,
Lucille Collins, Esther Scott
and Helen Hayduke. and
Mesdames Joe Sheriff., Rob-
ert Rose, w. D. Kirby, VIM.
Elliott, Leon Smith, Don
Faul, Harry Culbert and r.
IT Prather
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
JUNIOR CLUB HAS
XMAS PARTY

The Junior Department Of
the Womans' Club held a
Christmas kid" party at the
home of Mrs. Joe Sheriff.,
Monday evening, Dec. 9.
Members came dressed in
children's costumes. They
brought toy gifts which
were exchanged among those
present. Later these gifts
will be included in the Christ
mas boxes which the club
gives annually to needy fam
lilies. The committee pro-
vided many entertaining
games. Refreshments were
served by the hostesses, Miss
es White, Goodwin an d
Hooper
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
G. OF G. NOMINATE

The Coolidge Chamber of
Commerce met in regular
session last Tuesday and
transacted business before
the body. Nominations
were made for officers to be
elected to serve for next
year. The election will be
held st a later date. Fran
cis Seagoe was nominated
for reelection as president,
and Geo. A. Nowlin for first
vice president.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
WARNING TO '49RS

Beginning tomorrow, Sat
urday all mer Of Coolidge
vicinity are ordered to wear
a red bandana handkerchief
around their nAcks as the in
sigma for the "Days of 40"
celebration to be given by
the American Legion in Cool
idge on December 21. Those
failing to follow this edict
will be hailed before Bill
Short and A, P. McGinnis,
duly constituted judges, and
will have to take chances on
their moods for penalties pro-
Vided.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
IN JUSTICE COURT

Walter Roper is charged
with assault with a deadly
weapon.
Louis Matlock is charged
with misdemeanor and petty
larceny.
Otha Nolan charged with
disturbing the peace, is held
for investigation.
Judge Thompson has been
pretty busy trying to clear
the docket, but complica-
tions arise that delay court
acton.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
NEW TOURIST CAMP
ON HIGHWAY

H. B. Justin has complet-
ed and under construction
seven tourist cabins and two
apartment cabins on lots
fronting on the highway and
West Coolidge avenue. These
lots were purchased from M.
=. Durham and the construc-
ton work is being done by E.
V. Bunkley, local contractor.
We are pleased TO note this
improvement and realize its
importance in supplying ad-
ditional accommodations
which benefit our town very
much.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
NEW STORE OPENS

The Toggery, a new gents
and ladies' furnishing store,
in the Denham block on
North Main street, are re-
ceiving a select line of goods
daily in preparation for their
formal opening at an early
date. They are installing
elaborate and modern equip
ment and the public will find
a very attractive establish
lishment with congenial
management in charge
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
D. s. G.. PROGRAM
WELL RECEIVED

The Coolidge Domestic
Science club gave an inter-
csting program Thursday
night at the grammar school
auditorium. The program
consisted of music and spe-
cially prepared st u n t s,
which were very entertain
ing.
The admission fee will be
used by the club on its pledge
to a church and prizes to
honor pupils in the grammar
school.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
CATTLE DEALS

Bill Knight, county live
stock Inspector, reports ac-
tivity in cattle movement
here this week. The Glenn
ans Cattle Co. shipped two
cars of fat steers to Sterling
Meat Co.. Los Angeles: Ro-
bles Commercial Co., ship
ped in a car and two truck
loads of fat and feeder stuff.
Hall Bros. bought about IS
head of steers for FEEDING.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
MAKING EDUCATIONAL
SURVEY OF COUN CY

w. H. Hairless, director of
research from the office of
the state school superintend-
ent at Phoenix, was in Cool
idge Tuesday on a surveying
tour. He was accompanied
by John J. Bugg, county
school superintendent.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
METHODIST LADIES
TO SERVE HOT DOGS

The Methodist IL dies are
serving those delicious hot
dogs, with all the trimmings,
on the corner by the post Of
flee Saturday night. The
public is invited.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13
CLUB PLANS
POT luck LUNCHEON

The Woman's Club is hav-
ing a meeting and pot luck
luncheon Thursday after
noon, Dec. 10Th. Members
are requested to bring gifts
to fill the baskets on White
Christmas.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13

Mr.. and Mrs. o, r. Hard
ing spent Thursday in Phoe-
nix with their son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Harding.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13

C. w. Brandon, of Tucson,
telephone plant supervisor,
was here the first of the
week.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13

Len Eckert, from Salmon,
Idaho, is visiting his amt,
Mrs n. G.. Murry.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13

Mrs. Ed Connolly of Hell
ena, Montana is a house
guest of Mrs. Clark J. Wells.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13

NJ. A. McMullen was in
from the Basket ranch the
first of the week.
The Coolidge examiner., 1935-12-13

Christmas Special, Dee 20
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-07-13

DR.. Carleton B. McCulloch, In
dianapolis, former Democratic NOM
inee for Governor and former Dem
ocratic state chairman, is scheduled
to be appointed Works Progress
Administrator for Marion County,
it was learned today.
DR.. McCulloch's appointment is
expected to be made soon, now that
Wayne Coy, state and regional WPA
director, has returned from Wash
ington to get the Indiana program
under way.
Mr.. Coy did not reveal the sched-
uled appointment, but it was
learned from reliable sources that
it has been decided upon.
The WPA program will be in the
hands of district administrators,
except in the case Of Marion
County, which is to be classified as
a district in itself because of the
size, number of projects and num-
Der of men to be taken of relief.
Mr.. Coy said yesterday that the
only obstacle to starting the Indiana
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ond floor room in the Democratic
Club.
Two messenger services of the city
yesterday abandoned distribution of
the four-page pamphlet when they
learned of its contents and after
deluge of telephone calls from ten
ants of Office buildings.
Both messenger services said the
distribution was contrary to the
policy of the company" and with
drew their messengers.
Objections of tenants in the Rail-
way Exchange Building resulted in
a second messenger company with
drawing the handbills in the after
noon.
Both companies said they under
stood the pamphlet was for distri-