The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1936-04-02
ELAINE WRITES
|OF EXPERIENCE
ION TRAVEL TRIP
Rhumbas in Mexico and Won
ders at Fair Thrill kenne-
wick Girl on Trip Thru the
Southland

Probably not single one of the
merchants, the newspaper or the
Washington Press Association can
realize what the travel trip to Old
Mexico has meant to me. I'm so full
of my experiences that I hardly
know where to begin or what to
say. The experience is one that I
shall treasure to my dying days.
I can't say how much I appre-
ciated the glorious send-off that
Floyd Hutchins and the Kennewick
school band made possible. AS long
as I will be able to remember my
little home town this will be one of
the most delightful events con-
Meeting with it,
The trip over to Seattle was very
new and fascinating for me as it
was the first long trip I had ever
undertaken. was by no means
alone since Mrs. Capell was with
me. It would take two much space
to write about every little detail
so I will try to deal on the main
events to a larger extent.
Seattle had me spellbound. I
gazed and gazed and even stared
my eyes out. I couldn't believe was
actually in this large city which I
have heard so much about and new
er seen. I am sure would have been
lost if alone. AS it was, Alger (my
brother) showed me this wonderful
city. But first, I must say that I
spent a very restful night at Wes-
ley House on the Campus where
Dorthea insisted I stay. Alger show
ed me the beautiful university build
ings. Volunteer Park, Boeing air.
port, locks Of canal, etc. AL the adj
jectives imaginable for fascinating
would be endless, I'm afraid.
I met about a dozen girls all at
once, when went to the Benja-
min Franklin hotel. This was very
confusing as you car readily guess.
Nevertheless, this was soon straight
ened out. OF course it took some
time for us to get asleep on the
train laughing, talking, excite
ment, singing, train jerks, etc
We travelled steadily on the train
until Tuesday, March "a. All this
time was spent getting acquainted,
which, I think, was very much fun.
We autographed each others al
buns or tablets, etc. There were
really only two or three which I
never quite knew so well. but I
must say that I never met a finer
group of girls. Each one had her
own particular personality or
charm. It was very interesting to
me as I love meeting people.
Since it would take too long to
write about each girl, will only
tell about the Alaskan ones as they
will probably be more interesting
to know about. The first one met
was That's Boyer of Juneau. She
was not much different than any
girl from the States. but she was
quite homesick, as it was her first
trip from home. She told me how
disappointing Seattle was. why,
expected real tall buildings and"
she went on to say they were not
very high. Yes love Alaska-there
everybody is friendly. kidnapping
unheard of and murder, rare. In
| Alaska a person is quite safe when
walking down the streets. I'm afraid
I was expecting a hold-up in Sc
attic. Did see the late Will Rog-
ers when he was in Alaska? Yes,
met him on the street. Prices high?
Yes, more so than in the States"
Another Alaskan girl which met
later and chummed around with was
Ida Roller. She was the pep Of tile
crowd and full of fun all the time
She has been working in a restau-
rant in Juneau and has had the
rare privilege of serving the late
Will Rogers. Yes" she told me, ne
is q very natural acting person. His
tie is always mussed and he SEEM
ed in very good hrmor. Does he love
his Sherry wine? Yes, I've served
Wiley Post several times. He's quite
conservative" q might add that
when we were at the Club Lido IN
Frisco, Ida Roller had song sung
especially for herr
;rhe other Alaskan girls were very
much pleased at the California
sights.
After our delicious breakfast al