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Smyrna times., 1938-12-01

The Delaware Bay is said to be
full Of herring, something that is
unusual.
The Good Templars now hold
their meeting in the w. G. T. U
rooms in the Cooper building.
What is the difference between
a bird and a plumber? One pipes
lays and the other lays pipes.
]. B. FAIRIES has a peach tree
from his nursery eight and half
feet high from last Springs bud.
The sharp weather of last week
forced things earlier than would
have been the case into winter
quarters"
Mrs. Ann Keen will sell the per
sonal property of the late Henry
Keen near Walkers school house
on Wednesday, December 5th.
T. Oliver Cooper has reopened
the photograph room in the Ward
building which has been shut up
since j. M. South left last winter.
Wheat is from 1S to 20 cents a
bushel cheaper than it was a
month ago when old Hutch" of
Chicago, had a corner of that
article.
The school children will have in
consequence Of Thanksgiving, and
Teachers Institute next week, a
holiday from this afternoon until
Monday, December 10th.
All the weather prophets from
Virgins down to the muskratter
are predicting a hard winter. The
old saying that where there is SO
much smoke there must be some
fire.
Rev. w. w. Sharp will preach at
the M. E. Church at Kenton, to-
morrow morning, and Rev. E. L.
Hubbard of New Castle, will lee
ture at night on the Tough and
funny in the experience of oul
Itinerant Fathers"
If the Western poultry cror
proves to be a short one as is stat
ed, it may cause the prices to rule
higher here than would have been
the case. The retail price fol
Thanksgiving turkeys yesterday
was Is cents per pound.
Rev. Mr.. Howell, a theological
seminarian of Princeton, preached
very acceptably at the Presbyter-
dan Church last Sunday. Rev. G
w. Sweezey will be present at the
anniversary entertainment to-mor-
row evening, and remain over and
preach next Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
NOVEMBER SNOW STORM
HITS STATE

HITS STATE
The cold northeast wind that set
in on Friday morning, the begin
ming of the five days of wind, snow,
hail and rain was very severe on
the coast, with all the characters
tics of blizzard on Sunday, blow
ing at the rate of so or 60 miles
there, while in Philadelphia it was
only about 38 miles an hour, which
was probably about the velocity
here. Throughout New England
it was driving snow storm that
impeded travel. The storm was
rather peculiar in its operations on
Sunday. In New York it showed
from the early morning. In
Georgetown in this State it snow
ed, rained and hailed from Satur-
day night In Dover, the snow
commenced to fall at 2.30 Sunday
afternoon and in Smyrna at $50
but then only an hour or SO of scat
tering fakes. In the night it
showed and hailed mostly the lat
ter, followed by rain Monday morn
ing and trees cracking with sleet
giving us an inch of sluch, and a
covering of white over everything.
It was little singular that it was
warmer in Philadelphia than here,
melting the snow there as fast as
it fell, while here everything wore
the garb of winter. Altogether, it
was spell of weather not often
seen in November.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
WEDDINGS OF SMYRNA
INTEREST,"

Gootee-Deakyne Nuptials- There
were two weddings in Smyrna and
vicinity last week. On Wednes-
day at noon Miss Mollie K. Dea-
kyne and G. Frank Gootee, both of
the vicinity of Smyrna, were mar
ried at the brides residence by the
Rev. r. X. Stephenson. The at
tendants were Miss Emma Rich
ards, of Smyrna, and w. L. Colpitts
of Clayton. Dinner was served to
the guests Immediately after the
ceremony. The couple left on the
5 o'clock train for a trip north.
Allen-Reedy Wedding The
other wedding was that Of Miss
Florence L. Reedy and Charles j.
Allen on Thursday afternoon at
$50 o'clock, in the M. E. Church.
The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. w. S. Robinson, in the
presence of a large assemblage Of
friends. The wedding march was
played by Miss Clara Wilson, who
with the organ was hidden by a
bank of flowers. The letters "R'
and "a" were fastened to the pan
els at either side of the pulpit
space, while the same letters in
diphthong form made a center
piece in the pulpit recess. The
ushers were Benjamin Allen, Jr.,
brother of the groom; Charles AL
lee. Of Dover, and Messrs. Harry
Jefferson and Hervey P. Hall, of
Smyrna. After the congratula-
tions of a number of friends at
their new home on South street,
they were driven to Clayton to
take the train for Philadelphia.
Both of the couples returned home
the latter part of the week, Mr.
and Mrs. Allen repairing at once to
their cozy new home on South
street.
(Ccntinued on Page Sikh
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
SMYRNA NEEDS GOOD PAVED
STREETS

No matter who pays for them or
what they cost, the much Travelled
streets Of Smyrna ought to be paw
ed. Good streets increase the
value of property, and induce peo-
pie to come and dwell where thew
most abound. They are beneficial
TO health, wealth, property and
happiness.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01

sermon on the general subject of
Thanksgiving preparatory to
special discourse tomorrow morn
ing at 1870 in the M. E. Church.
Rev. G. w. Dame will also hold
Thanksgiving services at st. Pet
er's Church at the same hour.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
SMYRNA MAN TO TAKE
"a BRIDE

Cards are out announcing the
marriage of William VanGasken,
Of this town, and Miss Emma
Shaw. of Oakland, California, in
the Advent P. E. Church of that
place, Tuesday. December 4th, at
2 o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
BAYNARD-KINNAMON
NUPTIALS

Cards are out announcing the
wedding at Slaughter's Del, De
cember 18th, of Charles w. Bayn-
ard and Miss Sallie Kinnamon.
There will be a reception the same
evening.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
VICTOR LYM1
PUT At sssl !,
'Fansportation conc,.,
praisal Filed; Red :.
Property Included d
COMPANIES OpER,m

An appraisal Of s33l 50, /
vessels real estate ~ ~ ir 4
property Of the Victor i. IT, ~
poltation Company. lIr y y,
II lese-vers. Charles s, . ~ y. Il
ot Philadelphia. and l.. !. III "
ss-fe Of Salisbury. va, as :, y
Y SAe Circuit Court a 4 ~, ! 4.
Ma last week. Filed =. III
"as an inventory Of ii. s,,.. g,,'1a
company Red Star ri.al - /
aowlng an appraisal raI.. -s. I
N 265. Both compares s..' /
been operating under rs,s',1 /
n-e September l. The 'i,,.' D.. |
listei At $4,000. s i. y n
ng!e item in the vis+', \, :, i
company's inventory. Ot5., /
which ply between I'll
Cambridge and BaItimo,s u
are the Victor Lynn. cs, |
Henrietta Frances. Real s...l
the company is appraissj i /
600 including the wharf IL
AZ Salisbury Last June II
pieces Of rolling stock. III
from the Milford Del. oa5r. |
appraised at S83.95O Tss !,
tory shows equipment. t,sI
ana personal property of H. ,
pany used in connection v4sl
operation Of its trucks s5 \
ships at Baltimore. Phlssl
Wilmington, New York MI
Cambridge, Dover, MiltO,i 4
Haven and Mount Vernon
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
SIS TRACKLESs TROLLEYs
Increase of Seven Over Number Of
Cars Now in Service in Wilmington

F1ILy-hVe electric and gasoline
vehicles will make up Wilmington,
public transportation service when
the trackless trolley system is ir-
stalled, it was announced Friday
The total, a net increase Of seven
vehicles, compares with 48 trolley
cars now being operated on All the
lines in Wilmington. Demolit on
of some of the long unused raI
trolleys has started at the car
barn, Delaware Avenue and Du-
Pont Streets. The 55 vehicles
which will comprise the new sys-
tenn will include AZ electric track
less trolleys and eight gasoline
buses.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
THANKSGIVING SERVICES
IN SMYRNA

Rev. William S. Robinson on
Sunday morning read the Presi-
dents proclamation designating
Tomorrow, 29tn inst, as a day for
Thanksgiving and recommending
the people to assemble in their re-
spective places of worship for this
purpose and proceeded to preach a
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
JAMES PENNEWILL, ESQ,
AND MISS ALICE HAZELL
MARRIED

Cards have been issued for the
marriage of Miss Alice Hazel,
daughter Of William G. Hazel, to
James Pennewill, Esq, in the Do
Yer M. E. Church Wednesday, De
cember 5th.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01

Successful Campaign by Red Gross
With only about 25 per cent Of
the divisions reporting so far, the
Delaware Red Cross of1Sials an
nounced the chapters 1888 roll call
drive has netted SIG, 300. The drive
closed Thanksgiving Day.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
DEATHS

Culleney - In Baltimore, Md,
November 23rd, 1888. Willie May
Culleney, youngest daughter of the
late William Culleney, of this town,
aged II years. The remains were
brought to Smyrna yesterday, ac-
vobjanied by her mother. Mrs.
Louisa Culleney, and friends, and
inferred in Glenwood ceemtery.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF NOV. 2STH, 1888

Taken from our old files of
corresponding week, as near
date of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events of the older genera
tion.
Smyrna times., 1938-12-01

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$3.50 per year, IN advance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Dessert Bridge Held By Women s Get Together Club

The Women's Get Together club of the Third Congregational church sponsored a most successful Dessert Bridge yesterday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to the winners at each table. The door prize was awarded to Mrs. Frank Santora.
 Mrs. Albert Harris was in charge of arrangements and was assisted by Mrs. Charles Turney, Mrs. John Joyce, Mrs. Conner Lewis, Mrs. Ed ward Farquahrson, Mrs. James Don- nelly and Mrs. Domenic Costaldo.
 Those attending were: Mrs. J. P. Geghan, Mrs Thomas Pastore, Mrs John J. Stokes, Mrs. Edward Weth- cred, Mrs. James MacKellar, Mrs John Borchardt, Mrs. Henry E.. Light, Mrs. Anthony DiPietro, Mrs J.. Pronovost, Mrs. John J. Willis, Mrs. Charles Fleming, Mrs. Fred erick Crostkie, Mrs. Seth Moul- throp, Mrs. James w. Gardner, Mrs. David MacConnell, Mrs. Harold Fogg, Mrs. Domenic Costello, Mrs. James Donnelly, Mrs. Edward For quahrson.
 Mrs. Edward Birks, Mrs. A. Scho- field, Mrs. Walter Brandt, Mrs. AL fred King, Mrs. Albert Harris, Mrs. George Mclean. Mrs. Edward Me- Lean, Mrs. William Dick, Mrs. John Steck, Mrs. Joseph Mackie, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Louis Von Lott,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
-Loring photo.

Mrs. George Moeller, Mrs. Herman Valentine, Mrs. B. w. Erk, Mrs. Otto Siebold, Mrs. Frederick Hannon.
 Mrs. Conner R. Lewis, Mrs. Thom- as Clementsen, Mrs. Frank Williams, Mrs. William Barnes, Mrs. John Wallis; Mrs. Arthur Nichols, Mrs. William Detweiler, Mrs. Henry Vol lers, Mrs. Joseph Smith, Mrs. Ella McAuliffe, Mrs. Elizabeth Griffin, Mrs. Martin O'Rourke, Mrs. Will liam Brooks, Mrs. Ellsworth Carney, Mrs. Charles Caffrey, Mrs. Arthur Warfel, Mrs. Clarence Smith.
 Mrs. B. A. Hine, Mrs. A. B. Daniels, Mrs. Joseph Daskie, Mrs, George Laskey, Mrs. George Cro- cicchio, Mrs. Joseph Bendler, Mrs Gilbert Henderson, Mrs. William Jones, Mrs. Walter Troske, Mrs. John Auld, Mrs. James Martin, Mrs. John Joyce, Mrs. Olaf Hansen Mrs. Joseph Muscio, Mrs. Howard Hol- comb, Mrs. Rudolph Sibold, Mrs. Matthew Adgate, Mrs. Robert Mo- ran, Mrs H. Moore, Mrs. w. E. Shepard, Mrs. Phillip Schneider, Mrs. Harry s. Roden, Mrs. B. s. Klintzman, Mrs. Albert Class, Mrs. Maurice Noonan, Mrs. Edward Sheehy Mrs. L. G. Taylor, Mrs. Jerry Nolan, Mrs. s. Santora, Mrs. Domenic Laurie and Mrs. Julius BaranauskaS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Personal
Church. GroupHas Annual Picnic

The garden of the home of Mrs William Schneider of Country club road was the scene of the annual picnic of the Evening Department of the Second Congregational church last evening. Supper was served at 6:30 o'clock. Mrs William Reid was in charge assisted by Mrs. William Rosie, Mrs. Charles R. Sumpf, Mrs. Donald Mcdonald, Miss Margaret Mackie, Miss Anna Mackie( Mrs. Olive Anderson, Mrs. Howard Hol- comb, Miss Viola Schofield, Miss Margaret Edwards, Mrs. Claude Link and Mrs. William Schneider.
 Those attending were MT. and Mrs. Charles R. Sunpf, Mrs. Elton Alexander, MT. and Mrs. William Rosie, Shirley Rosie, Misses Ruth Stoughton, Harriet Goodyear, Ella Patchen, Mrs. Edson R. Granger, Mrs. Robert Moran, Florence Blake, Leda Clark, Mrs. George Barion, Mrs. John Walker, Miss Anna Abel ing, Mrs. w. D. Butler, Rhoda Decker, Mrs. R. c. Perry, Mrs. Grace Galley. Mrs. John Stevens, Mrs. A. J. Worth, Mrs. M. A Chipman, Mrs. J. Rhodes, MT. and Mrs. William Reid, MT. and Mrs. Harrie Mason, Mildred Parsons, Margaret Henderson, MT. and Mrs. William Schoeck, Howard Schoeck, Mir. and Mrs. Harold Quinn, Mrs. Matthew Adgate, Mrs. T. J. Grady, Mrs. Howard Holcomb, Stewart, Sumph, Rev. John R. Coombs, Mrs. F. M. Rehm, Mrs. M. Moody, Ad- die Corner, Fannie Thomas, Mrs w. J. Blakeslee, MT. and Mrs. H D. Bronson.
 : MT. and Mrs. Thomas Morgan, Lila Wilbur, Mrs. Benjamin Tracy, MT. and Mrs. William s. Laird, MT. and Mrs. James Maxwell, Mrs. D. Dubois, MT. and Mrs. E.. M. Stanley, Mrs. c. c. Johnson, Mrs. Eleanor Wilson, Mrs. Duncan Rose, Mrs. Samuel Ray, K. A. Hickey, Mrs. Herbert Spencer, Mrs. L. McHugh, MT. and Mrs. w. B. Robinson, Mrs. Mary Crooker, Mrs. Lee Moore, Bessie Vaughn, Mrs. Richard Stoeffler, Mrs. Aug ust Reichenbach, Mrs. Elizabeth Stevens, Mrs. B. Guyette, Margaret Edwards, Margaret Mackie, Viola Schofield, Anna Mackie, Mrs. H. Lathrop, Mrs. A. H. Gaess, Mrs. c. H. Oviatt, Marion Cowles, Mrs. John Calender, Mrs. Claude Link, and MT. and Mrs. William Schnei- der.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES :

Mary Buzzuto, Philomena Becci Fannie Purcaro, Margaret Cicchet- ti, Angeline Vendtti, aFnnie Mas cia, Rose Cappelitti, Emma Katz- ing, Eva Cappelletti, Helen Pet rucci, Mary Bergantino, Connie Granato, Lucy Giampetruzzi, Eve lyn Laraway, Anna aLurino, Made line Jamele, Lena Forgione, Grace Miro.
 Concetta Codeanni. Jane and Connie Spino, Mary Marturo,. Ele- ma Bergantino, Agnes Dwaris, Grace Granato, Marie Granato, AL bina DiPietro, Louise Russo, Ellen Flavin, Yvonne Roberts, Marie Ian namico, Jennie Feest, Lillian Uni tor, Mary Kelly, Frances Iernimo, Mary Danauskas, Josephine Saler- no, Ann Gowey, Anna Valenti, An toinette Cicchetti, Rose Valente, Carmella Cipriano, Margaret Ber- gantino, Nina Iauroduro, Mary For te, Rita Morato, Philomena Mora to, Martha Iannaucci, Josephine Ciancul, Helen Denze, Belindo Ber- gantino and Josephine Bergantino
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Mary f. Whitlock Bride o. Edward Sanderson Today

Local society were present at the wedding of Edward Sanderson, son of MT. and Mrs. Edward Spalding Sanderson, of Buckingham street, to Miss Mary Elizabeth Whitlock, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William Melvin Whitlock, of New York, which was an event of this after noon at o'clock at the Hitchcock Memorial church, in Scarsdale, N Y. Rev. Dr. George Smyth, the rec tor, officiated, and a reception at the Scarsdale Women's club fol- lowed.
 Miss Whitlock, given in marriage by her father, had her niece, Miss Katherine w. Downey, of Scars dale,' N. Y. for her maid of honor and for her bridesmaids, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Mildred Aubrey
 e. Weeds TomorrolU

The marriage of Mildred Florence Aubrey, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Thomas J. Aubrey of Grandview avenue and Walter Edward Mona gan, Jr, son of MT. and Mrs. Walter E. Monagan of Euclid avenue will take place tomorrow morning at 10:3O o'clock at the Blessed Sacra- rnent Church.
 Miss Aubrey will have as her maid of honor, Miss Marjorie Perkins of this city and the bridesmaids will b0 Miss Marjorie Monagan, sister of the bridegroom and Miss Mary Elizabeth Seaver of Bronxville, N Y, classmate of the bride at Middlebury College.
 William H. Monagan of Washing ton D. C., will attend his brother as best man and the ushers will in- clude: John Scott Aubrey, brother of the bride and c. Andrew Monagan, and John s. Monagan, brothers of the bridegroom and Francis J. But Ter, cousin of the bridegroom.
 A reception will be held at Old Hundred Inn in Southbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

George Pearson Riggs of South port, Mrs. Clarence H. Ingram of Pittsburg, Pa, Miss Eleanor Camel of Westfield, N. J., and Miss Kath- erine Louden of Scarsdale, N. Y.
 Gardner Catlin of Chicago, H., a former local resident, and a half brother of MT. Sanderson, was the best man. The ushers included Ed son Beckwith Hitchcock of Colum- bia boulevard, Richard w. Sum- mey of New York. formerly of Wa terbury, George Pearson Riggs of Southport, Robert w. Downey of Scarsdale, N. Y, nephew of the bride, Floyd w. Mundy, Jr., of Scarsdale, N. Y. and Richard s. Jes- sup of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Events of Interest
JUNE

JUNE June 17-Leavenworth prom at Wilby gymnasium.
 June 18-St. Stanislaus society dance, Hamilton Park, hall. June 10-Wilby prom at Wilby gymnasium.
 June 20-Mattatuck Musical Arts garden party, Nuhn home. June 21-Crosby graduation at Wilby auditorium.
 June 22-LeavenWorth graduation at Wilby auditorium. June 23-Wilby graduation at Wilby auditorium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

while he lacked any fit with his partner, he felt he had sufficient strength to go to game, if his part ner could overcall and rebid. If the bidding was honest, North must be vertically trickless.
 The first trick was won with the heart king, then two rounds of clubs were taken. South's spade discard on the second club lead brought the bad news of the massed clubs in the North hand. East, however, led two more clubs, to see what he could learn from South's discard.
 South dropped another spade, and then a heart. This last play seemed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
CONTRACT BRIDGE ... By VIM. E. MCKINNEY
 Secretary of the American Bridge League

Not Easy Decarer Runs into Unexpected Difficulties But Manages Contract by Careful
 DiapnOsis of Hands
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

significant, so East now played a low diamond to the king. He re- turned a diamond, and when the jack failed to drop, he led 8 spade. South went up with the ace. cashed his three hearts, but was forced to give East his needed tricks by lead- ing from the jack-nine of diamonds up to East's queen-ten.
 East might have led his spade with almost equal safety after cash ing the high clubs; but the line of play chosen gave declarer the slight additional chance of drop ping the jack of diamonds double ton.
 Copyright 1888, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Couple Rendered
 Anniversary Party

Mrs. William Scully entertained in honor of her sister, Mrs. James Crean and MT. Crean recently, the occasion being their fourth wedding anniversary. Those who attended were: MT. and Mrs. James Crean, MT. and Mrs. Carl Packer, MT. and Mrs. Maurice Connor. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Weir, MT. and Mrs. Harold Doyle, MT. and Mrs. Raymond Strong of Hartford, MT. and Mrs. Norman Gsadlur, Drama O'Shaun- essy, William Miller and MT. and Mrs. William Scully. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Hebreuu Ladies Aid
 Luncheon Monday

The Waterbury Hebrew Ladies Aid Society will meet tomorrow after noon at Sossin's restaurant for their annual meeting and luncheon Rabbie William Greenfield will be the guest speaker. program of en- tertainment has also been arranged Mrs. Louis Madnick is in charge oi arrangements. The meeting will be presided over by Mrs. Frank Meyers Members should make reservations at with Mrs. Madnick or Mrs Meyers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17
Weddings
Weddings

The wedding of Miss Mary Eliza beth Hammell, daughter of Mrs. Ernestine Hammeii and the late Henry F. Hamnell of North Main
 street and Thomas Aloysius Mo- Kenna, son of Mir. and Mrs. Patrick McKenna of Walnut street will take place tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock at the Immaculate Conception Church. 4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

When East saw the dummy after the opening lead, the hand looked easy. Apparently he could win one heart, at least three diamonds and ! five clubs, which would give him his contract of three no trump.
 He discovered before he had full filled his contract, however, that it was more difficult than that. East had a very strong hand, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-17

The Junior members of the Piano. forte class gave a recital at the home of Professor John L. Bonn of Willow street yesterday afternoon.
 Those who participated were: !: Misses Mary Bedore, Mimi Camp, Joseph Cianciola, Larry Coe, Arlene Freedman, Mary Jean Gaffneyr' Marion Gaug, Marcella Greene Mary Shannahan and Barbara Weyand.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-29
CHARLES YATES
WINS BRITAIN
TOUR N AM EN- 7

TROON, Scotland, May %. (UP)
Charley Yates of Atlanta, Ga
regained his form after a Shaky
start and won the British amateur
golf championship with a victory
over Cecil Ewing, Irish Walker cup
star, in the SO hole final today
Yates was the first American to
win the title since Lawson Little
turned the trick for the second
successive year in 1885.
Yates won by and 2.
Yates trailed the Irish insurance
agent from County Sligo through
out most of the morning round
Twice during this round Ewing was
two up. Yates play was uncertain
and he was exceedingly nervous.
But when he leveled the match
on the 10th green, he relaxed and
returned to the form which had
carried him to the final.
He won the 17th to take the lead
for the first time and halved the
18th to hold that margin when
they went to lunch.
A crowd of some 10000 saw the
final holes of the morning. The
gallery increased to between $4,000
and 10000 during the afternoon.
Ewing dropped 80 foot putt
to birdie the 10Th hole, but Yates
won the Goth and was ahead from
then on.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-29
Auction Philosophy
. By ID. l.. ZINN

Folks. we are sure having our
share of the wind and no one no.
tices every breeze like guy suf-
fering with hay fever. The wind fills
the air with this damn Bermuda
grass pollen. then the sneczing be-
gins. I don't know who brought
bermuda grass into this country,
but whoever he or she was l know
where they ought to be.
We shipped our first watermelons
yesterday. A small batch, the price
was very good. The watermelon
crop over the valley is going to be
about 40 per cent short, in my
opinion. The melons are going to
be extra good quality, good eating
in other words But the heavy winds
have rolled the vines so much they
rolled off most of the crown set
l sometimes wonder if I amt
just horse and buggy guy in a
machine age. I just can't keep up
with these new tangled taxes and
laws. The idea of fellows going on
sit-doWn strike when they had
to work little for their grub away
from the cool ocean breezeS.
I'll be Seein' YOU,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-05-29
Building Takes
Upward Swing
During Week

Construction work on three new
homes was started in Ell Centre this
week, contractors and materialmen
reported Saturday.
Gavin Lumber company started
work on home for Harry Boals,
west of Ell Centro, and Whiting
Mead laid foundation work for two
four-room houses in the 200 block
on Olive street for Jose Carrillo.
The Boals home is to contain five
rooms. 1t is a frame house with
plaster and interior Stucco on the
inside. Hardwood floors predomi-
nate throughout.
The Carrillo houses will both
feature plaster board interiors One
is to be a frame Stucco and the
second a frame house with redwood
siding.
Whiting Mead reported work on
the John Rose home was nearly
completed. The Rose home is fin
iShed in sheet rock.
The Builders Supply company
rushed work on the Kellogg and
ClemonS homes during the past
week. ClemonS house will be ready
for occupancy in a couple of days
Sones Lumber CO. reported that
the foundation has been completed
on the Whitehead job and the
framework on the r. l.. Shawn
house was rs per cent complete.