Evening star., 1936-08-30

them is accomplished. Often they do.
I'VE let the people find out for
themselves how glad we are to well
come them here and have them join
us in our happy outdoor life" ex-
planned an officer in the Women's
Club. For the Nevadans derive con-
siderable amusement from the new
comers' attitude and expecta tions of
the place. AS an example, although
admittedly considered singular. she
told me Of woman who came to
Reno for the cure. It was her first
trip into the mining country and she
was so frightened she made her home
in hospital room.
Il have no wish to associate with
the wild people of this place" she ex-
planned, and never left the room until
it was time to obtain her divorce
When her treatment at the court
house proved so understanding she
decided TO find out something about
her adopted State before leaving. The
surrounding beauty, for Reno, though
4,500 feet above sea level, is in a
valley of the snow-tipped Sierra
Mountains and the fascinating drift
of the sage-brush stirred her. The
genuine hospitality of the people and
their sympathy for those coming in
their midst as to q refuge made her
regret wasted six weeks in hospital
room.
Nine Reno chooses to ignore such
thing as divorce colony. She wants
the newly arrived to become part of
the civic life Of the community. And
you are invited to join one Of the
IA different denominational churches
and participate in their many activi-
ties. The Young Mems and Young
Women's Christian Associations will
give you advice and assistance In find
ing residence or a job. There is
live and aggressive group of civic or
CARNATIONS and also branches Of many
women's clubs, so that one Is able to
pick up the threads of home life
quickly.
The women cordially take into their
fold mothers courageous enough to
bring their children. They welcome
them in their schools, where the chill
dren quickly adapt themselves, for
their playmates are taught to accept
them without questioning. For men,
Der Of two of their own family may
have made use Of the law. or have
been one of those who came for a
divorce and remained to contribute to
the growth of the city.
Woroey, hero hoyo Urou-y1 aynorieY,cod
in judging newcomers quickly. They
regard with suspicion fathers accom-
panying daughters, brothers with sis
ters, uncles with nieces. They have
been telling me story about a couple
posing as brother and sister who came
to Reno. They repeatedly denied
they were here for the cure. claiming
that they were looking to make bust
ness connections. Soon they opened
q restaurant on the main avenue,
which proved successful. They joined
a congregation, belonged to various
clubs and made friends everywhere.
After a time the man applied for a
divorce. Then he and the supposed
sister were married.
THE women showed their resentment
openly. They refused to take it
as a hoax, for they felt that such de-
ceptions undermined the morale of the
community. So the restaurant was
boycotted and the couple were ostra-
cized socially. Soon they lost all and
| were forced to leave the city.
Friendships are formed quickly in
Reno while awaiting the termination
of the six-week period of residence
Those here for the cure have strong
common interest which tends toward
intimacies among themselves and a
willingness to assist each other finan-
cially. Often they wiz have a new
conner accompany them to the court
house to watch them procure their
freedom so as to remove any fear Of
the trial In their own case. They soon
realize that the judge in severing the
bonds Of matrtmony takes much less
time and fuss than was taken In knot
ting them.
The women soon learn that the at
torney they engage upon their arrival
will also serve them in many capaci-
ties. He often invites them into his
home and has his women folk aid in
cheering them up. He win help them
find living quarters and introduces
them into various groups. There are,
Of course. unscruplous lawyers among
the great numbers to choose from.
The practice Of law Is one Of Reno's
most active and prosperous industries.
and there Is one attorney to every
fifty adults In the city. Sometimes
they attempt to overcharge the new
conner. but the fee for procuring
divorce Is well-known and stand