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The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14
Arrangements
Mads for Dedication

Plans for the dedication Of the Mary
]. Ginzel Memorial temple by the Odd
fellows on Saturday, April %, are well
under way. The music committee has
arranged for Mrs. Effie Siljander, past
president OF the Rebel1ah assembly Of
Illinois, president Of the women's board
f the old folks home OF that state,
and soloist for the International asSo-
citation of Rebekah assemblies to be
present. She is a noted soprano.
Judge Henry A Sweeny Of Detroit,
jurjst of distinction and character,
will be the speaker for the occasion. He
is well known in the down river dis
trict.
The dedication program will be as
follows:
Dedication of temple at D. m.
Grand Master Charles +. Clump pre-
siding, assisted by the grand lodge Off
GERS, Rebekah assembly, grand en-
campment, and the CantOns, the mill
tant branch of the order.
Unwilling of the memorial tablet
Rev. William +. Simon, Rev. Warren
D. Hall. sz4.zzzsE ..S.s>-.--.ss.
At six O'Clock a banquet will be held
at ST. Johns community hall The
master of ceremonies will be Herbert
y Thompson, past grand sire.
Some of the nOtables to attend be-
sides those already named, are Andrew
J. Brodie, past grand master of Michi-
gan; Bruce MdDOugall, deputy grand
master; Fred A. Rodgers, grand secre-
tary; Federal Judge Arthur Tuttle;
Rose SilkstOne, president of the Rebek
all assembly of Michigan; Lila Stone,
vice president; Eta Smith, secretary |;
Addy Smith, treasurer; Zetta Timpson,
grand outside guardian; Edward
Marks, grand patriarch OF Michigan,
and Wyandotte'S mayor and Council.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14
COUNCIL SPLITS
. AWARD Of. STREET
REPAIR MATERIALS

: Five firms submitte0 bids to the
Council Tuesday night fog the furnish
ing Of asphalt expansion Joints, GEM
emit, > gravel, V. P. YVES V. P. stand
ards and els, to be rssd in repair
work. The firms were: L1st;adie Broth
els, w. L. ThOn Compeny, Capitol
Steel Corporation Of Lans -ag, Michigan
Foundation 90. and Eb IT'S Brothers
Company.
LAibadie Brothers COE.pany were
awarded the contract for 1000 tons of
Lake washed gravel, at 70 per ton,
less five cents per ton y account for
payment in 30 days
Eberts Brothers Comp 1sy received
the contract for 800 barrs Is of Wyan-
ttctte Portland cement at $50 per
barrel. less 10 cents discount per bar
rel.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14
THIRD man IN
SEARs-ROEBUCK
CASE NAbbEO

The third man involved in an at
tempted robbery of the Sears, Roebuck
& Co. store on Biddle avenue last Dc
tOber has been arrested in st. Peters
burg, Fla, WyandOtte police have been
Informed.
The man is Joseph SpagnoIa. "a
years of age, who = wanted By New
York state officials rs an escaped con-
Wet. He is also sought us witness in
murder case. He will be eXtradited
0y New York officers.
Two other men who participated in
frustrated attempt to rob the Sears
Roebuck store, who went by the names
CT Zapier and Vincent, were sentenced
In Wayne circuit court last week TO
serve terms in the state prison Of
southern Michigan.
SpagnOlia escaped from local officers
wien Zapier and Vincent were arrest
ed as they were about TO. leave by an
alley in the rear of the chain store,
with a truck load of merchandise.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14
Larss Attendance
at BPW Dinns,

The public affairs dinner sponsored
by the Business and Professional WO-
mems club, at the Presbyterian church
house on Monday evening, drew an at
tendance Of 800 persons.
DR.. Ruth Alexander, a lecturer of
national reputation, gave an interest
ing talk on Religion as a Force in
Government"
Others who appeared on the program
were Cora Hill, who served as toast
mistress; Rule Pinney, president OF
the club; DR.. Warren E. Hall, who
said grace, and Elaine Moriarity, who
contributed several harp solos.
Dinner was served by the ladies or
the Presbyterian Gnild.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14
Social Agencies
. Choose Officer,

At the regular monthly meeting Of
the board Of directors OF the wyan-
6tte-Tenton Council o. Social Agen-
cies, the following Office IS were unan-
imOusly elected to serve tot one year :
President-Howard B sAllen.
Vice President-Rey L. E. Mid
Midworth. =.
Treasurer-Mrs. ReubSi Daniels.
Three new board members were well
coined to the board Of directors. Mrs.
Joseph J. McGrath AMI. William f.
Engfehr are the new representatives
from WyandOtte; and barry w. But
Ter from Trenton. ;,
The meeting was held at 4 p. m,
Tuesday, April II.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14
Plan
Satisfy Week

The village of Ecorse and the city of
River Rouge have made arrangements
for a joint Observance Of safety week
beginning April %.
The Joint committee Is headed by
Mayor Edmund Higgins and COMMITS
sioner Arnold Frnitig Of River Rouge
and President w. Newton HSwkins 6
Ecorse. The observance is sponsored by
the Detroit Industrial Safety Council.
The program arranged includes out
door movies, talks In schools and
churches, and a parade.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14
Trenton Man Oh
Por t Autherity

Goyern Luren Dickinson on Tues
day made two appointments To the
Port of Detroit Authority. They are
William r. Teifer OF Trenton and
Councilman Henry s. Sweeny Of De-
tuoit Harry ID. Fenske of Detroit was
resppointed TO the authority.
The new members succeed John G..
Catalan of wyanI1otte and William p.
Bvtdy OF Detroit, both al whom have
died.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14
RELATIONS OF HANDICAPPED
CHILDREN AND SCHOOLS

At Tuesdays meeting of the Junior
Child Study club, Miss Alice Metzner
Of the Detroit public schoolS gave an
interesting address on 'lfOw the
Schools of Today Meet the Needs Of
the Physically Handicapped f9lild."
Tuesdays hOstesses were. Mrs Har-
old Tyler Mrs. John C. Krsger and
Mrs Frank p. DARN. 3
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14

FROM Tue opera dHuuduecI
Arranged by Mark Andrews
Orpheus Club
The OrpheIls club is Differed as fol-
lows:
Executive Committee : Herbert G.
George, president; j. +. w. Gatzke,
vice president; Carroll NJ. Allen, sec
retary; Orson L. Mauritho, treasurer.
Voice Committee - w. Calvin Knox.
chairman; Wilbert H. Thiede, Robert
L. Stewart.
Program Committee : Edgar Haigh,
chairman; Harold Lang, John Rood.
Iibrarian-w. r. Barnard; hiStOr-
ian, Arthur L. Sawyer.
The active members are:
First Tenors - Robert NJ. Barkey.
Russell J. Barrow, Edward ]. Brohl,
Louis Z. Brohl, Leonard Dole, Herbert
G. George, Cliff Haynes. w. Calvin
Know, Arthur l.. Sawyer, Clarence
WOmer.
Baritones - w. r. Barnard, Edgar
Haigh, Charles Harmer, HanOld Lang,
George Rupert, Bernard Shingleton,
John G. Singleton, Robert L. Stewart,
Wilbert III. Thiede, Herbert s. Thomp-
son, Adrian Bander Ven, Dory A.
Weiss.
Second TenOrS = Carroll NJ. Alien.
G. Marlin Crum, Richard w. EHwood,
Felix Ewald, John A. Kurschinski
Frederick J. Lutz. Orson L. Mauritho,
Elmer Renter, william Buppert, Herb.
ert Williams.
Bases - Arthur Carson, Robert
Drysfale, ]. +. w. Gatzke, Wayne
Jones. Henry A. Melloche. Robert 81
Riedl, John Rood. Eric 8. Sylvester,
Leonard K. Smith. Joseph A. Stewart
Hugh G.. Tarrant:
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14
Mayor Commended
by Garden Club
Mayor T. A. Davis,
2651 Biddie Avenue,
WyandOtte, Mich.

Mayor T. A. Davis,
2651 Biddle Avenue,
WyandOtte. Mich.
Dear Mayor:
The Wyandotte Garden club wishes
20 commend you In your campaign for
cleaner city. One Of the aims OF the
club Is to stimulate spirit Of civic
pride in the community" so any effort
In that direction win receive our,
whOle-hearted support
We ask that you cau attention to
the Uttered alleys and open garbage
cans Emphasis on this feature win be
greatly appreciated by all Of Us who
are interested in a cleaner, more sand
tary city. It'l
Most sincerely,
Florence e. Gaulka,
Recording Secretary OF the
Wyandotte Garden Club. d,
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14
PAVING OF SIXTH STREET
PETITION RECEIVED

\ petition bearing l. signatures,
asking for the paving Of Sixth street
frcin II;i.s ale street TO Central ave
hue. was received by the Council at ITS
session Tuesday night.
The having Is asked for as q WPA
pnoject. Al the 1889 paving quota WIS
f:.led long ago. The sixth street peti-
zion wars flied for consideration In
1870
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14
Club ta Discuss
Home Safsty

The Tuesday Study club will hold
its next session on the afternoon Of
April Is, In the city hall club rooms at
2:3O
Miss Mary T. Connolly, Detroit dir
ector OF health education, will give a
talk on Safety in the Home"
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14
Elm Street Re adsnt
Dies at Hospital

Michael TedeSco of 522 Film street
died at the Wyandotte Ges efal hOspit-
al early yesterday m6fniag Funeral
were not: c1Lpleted at
This writing, althpugh Che f4peral win
take place from the ~ OF funeral
home s-Sk
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14
Miscellaneous
Council Action

The Council has received an invita-
ton from WyandOtte post, 1136, Vet
Grams Of Foreign. Wars, to attend q
joint installation Of the Veterans post
and Auxiliary tomorrow night The
ceremonies VIII be held In Labadie
school auditorium
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14
Cancer Control
Tag Day Granted

The Council at its session Tuesday
night granted request q the Wom-
ems Field Army Of the American Sosf-
ely fer the Cantrol Of cancer. TO hold
lag d,y on the streets Of the city. Sat
nr4;ay, April ..
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14
Councilman Mason
Made Supervisor

The annual meeting of the Council
succeeding the April election was held
on Monday night. Before adjOurning
Sine-die, remarks were declared in or
der.
Mayor Thomas A Davis expressed
his thanks for tile cooperation he had
received during the year from council
uen and other city officials. He vel
coined former Councilman John J.
Wagner on his return 20 membership,
and expressed appreciation of the CO.
operation of the retiring member, John
G. Kreger, and included the two re-
elected cOuncilmen, Louis w. Benin
and James ii. Mason in his friendly
greetings.
The mayor then called upon officials
present, and brief remarks were forth
coming from COuneilmen Louis w.
Btllm. James H. Mason, George &.
Behm, Louis BrOhl and Ford Wagar,
city Clerk Lawrence ]. LaCOurse,
ity Treasurer John T. McWhirter,
City Assessor Edward w. Kane, City
Attorney W. Hugh Williams, City En-
giaeer +. W. Liddle, and the retiring
member, John c. Kreger. The latter
said that while no longer an Official,
he still had the interest OF the city at
heart and would work for its advance
lnent
The old Council then adjourned
Sine-die
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14
.0RPHEUS CLUB
ITS SEMI
ANNUAL CONCERT

Before an appreciatiye audience in
Roosevelt auditorium last night, the
WyandOtte Orpheus club gave the sec
cnd concert of its seventh season. The
program, embracing six groups of mum
berS, was of a varied character AS
sisting the club as guest artist was
Virginia Mutter, a viOliniSt of more
taan ordinary ability.
Edward w. Hubert acted as con
ductor, with Henry y. MellOche as as
siStant conductor The accompanies
were Geraldine I4araux for Miss Mutt
ter and Grace Swartz Hubert and Ed
gar Haigh for the OrpheuS club.
This was the program in full
The Worship of God in Nature -
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14

Among federal projects reported as
completed, by the Federal Admdndstra-
ton of Public Works, is SIS. 900 Wy
andotte school project, for which the
district received a grant OF $1,000.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14

chairman Of Hhe cummfboee. !
The Holizh-American Otisens' c3u1
Is represented by Mrs. John Szyman~
ski.
Frank Tucker Is treasurer Of the
local committee.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14

The Municipal Service Commission
was authorized to retire two issues OF
bonds held by that body, one Of $26,-
472 and the other Of $13,23S.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14

Frank WOjtkowiak was granted
dance hall license for 1902 Oak street.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14

A license fee distribution voucher In
amount of $63.75 was received from
the Liquor Control Commission.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14

A resolution was adopted, opposing
bills now before the State Legislature
which would take away some Of the
home-rule privileges now enjoyed by
Cries, suniess and until II II demon
strated, after hearing, that the passage
Of any particular bill is essential foz
the public welfare"
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14

Through Frank e. Losele, Of the
LOSelle Construction Company, the
mayor, city engineer and councilmen
were invited to be the company's guests
at the eleventh annual banquet OF the
Michigan Road Builders association.
The banquet will be held at the Statier
hotel, Detroit, on April 20.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14

The new Council was then called to
order. Councilman John J. Wagner TAX
ing his seat.
Councilman George G. Benin offered
a resolution. which was unanimously
adopted, naming Councilman James III.
Mason as one of the members of the
Wayne Osmty Boand of Supervisors,
representing WyandOtte.
Adjournment followed
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-04-14

A statement from the county trea-
sarer showed the collection OF $S,210
in WyandOtte delinquent taxes during
the month Of January.
The Phoenix index. (Phoenix, Ariz.) 193?-19??, 1939-08-26
CHURCH NEWS

Sunday, Aug. 20 was high day
with Friendship Baptist church,
Rev. S. S. Stevenson preached II
a. m to a very nice attendance.
8 D. m. Rev. Smith preached using
for his text How Conversion
Changes MAN. Each service
was we'll attended.
Pastor Gray was guest at the
Willow Baptist church. He preach
ed Sunday night in his usual man
ner of explaining the scripture.
Service was wonderful and well at
tended. With him in the service
was Mrs. j. w. Crazy, and daught-
err, Nora. Rev. and Mrs. S. S. Stey-
enson.
Remember your index at Jacks
Package store, w. Buckeye Road.
Ordination service at the Calvary
Baptist chunch Sunday at 3 p.
m. was wonderful and well attend
ed. Mr.. Howsy Nichols was or
dained to deaconship.
Every member of the BIDS and
HH Association is asked to be pre-
sent for the first meeting in Sept.
Rev. S. S. Stevenson state president.
Glass No. 4, Mrs NJ. Thompson,
teacher, served breakfast at CINE
Church Sunday, August 20.
A lively debate was given be-
tween inc EpTcrth League and the
The Phoenix index. (Phoenix, Ariz.) 193?-19??, 1939-08-26
College Asks
For alta Meet

MONTGOMERY, Ala - (SNS)-
The Executive Committee of the
American Teachers Association is
being asked TO consider the holding
of the 1910 session of the Ameri-
car Teachers Association at the
Arkansas State A. and M. College.
The formal written invitation
from President John B. Watson
and Dean John w. Parker with
the endorsement of Mrs. A. M. P.
Strong, member of the Trustee
Board of the American Teachers
Association, has been received this
week by the office of President H.
Council Trenholm of the Alabama
State Teachers College who will
serve for this year as the Execu-
tive Secretary of the American
Teachers Association.
The Phoenix index. (Phoenix, Ariz.) 193?-19??, 1939-08-26

That assured feeling, that
"Made-for me- look. That touch of
real smartness in your attire is
possible only in clothes, tailored
expressly for you.
The acknowledge best, in tailor
ed clothes are produced by
CHAS. H. THEW,
323-325 Security Bldg.
Phoenix, Arizona.
Let me take your order for q
suit that will be
STRICTLY PERSONAL.
The Phoenix index. (Phoenix, Ariz.) 193?-19??, 1939-08-26

Mr.. Ellis Johnson is much i'm
proved after several weeks illness.
The Phoenix index. (Phoenix, Ariz.) 193?-19??, 1939-08-26
,MaSa Downs
Phoenix BrOncOS
By Score II

MESA-Scoring all their runs in
the first four innings, the Mesa
Merchants gained a 7r2 victory
over the Phoenix Broncos in an
exhibition baseball game on the
Rendezvous Park diamond here to-
Gay.
Bronco errors aided Mesa to it's
easy win, as only three of the runs
scored by the Merchants were
earned runs. The Broncos were
guilty of four miscues.
Bryant and Hutchinson, Bronco
hurlers, limited the locals to six
hits, while their mates collected
eight off Skipper Dick and Lefty
Mcbride.
Mesa clinched the game with a
three-run blast in the fourth in
ming, with Johnson's triple and
Dayton's double featuring the at
tack.
BRONCOS 900 O1O 1902 4
NEST 121 300 OO7-7 6 3
Bryant, Hutchinson and Gal
braith; Dick, Mcbride and Dayton.
The Phoenix index. (Phoenix, Ariz.) 193?-19??, 1939-08-26

Azora Payton left Monday, Aug
The Phoenix index. (Phoenix, Ariz.) 193?-19??, 1939-08-26

ust 81 for Elcentro, California, to
spend some time with her sister,
Mrs FloSSie Taylor.
The Phoenix index. (Phoenix, Ariz.) 193?-19??, 1939-08-26

Sunday School girls. The League
gives a longer opportunity for de-
velopment than the Sunday School.
The Phoenix index. (Phoenix, Ariz.) 193?-19??, 1939-08-26
SALT RIVER VALLEY

SALT RIVER VALLEY
DISTRICT
held the executive session Aug
ust 20, with much success. Look
ing forward to large representa-
tive going up to the National work
in Los Angeles, which begin Sep
TENDER 9Th through 10th.
The Phoenix index. (Phoenix, Ariz.) 193?-19??, 1939-08-26
STRICTLY
PERSONAL

Mr.. L. A. McC'arty left Tues
day, August is, for Chicago, New
York, and other points east. Then
home by the way of San Francis
CO to the fair on his thirty-day
vacation.
The Phoenix index. (Phoenix, Ariz.) 193?-19??, 1939-08-26
SNOODLES

GoSHFAce Blu,
TAE oLD ScouT
IS A CONF tRNGD
BACHELOR AND
RGDSkiN MATER
But EVER SINCE
He FOUND THAT
RApooSe DANGLING
FROM A TREE IN
NE NEAR1 OF
We INDIAN COUNTRY
He HAS FORMED A
6ReA7 LOWS tOR
TIE BABY ORPHAN ,
r. IT REALLY
IS AN ORPHAN
Y!
The Phoenix index. (Phoenix, Ariz.) 193?-19??, 1939-08-26

Mrs. Anna Marina left Tuesday,
August Is. to meet her sister, Mrs.
Emma Gardner. They will attend
the fair and also visit Mrs. Chlora
H. Sledge at her home in Oakland,
Calf, who recently returned home
to join her husband. Mrs. Sledge
is well known in Phoenix for her
popularity in the social circles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harriet Smith left
Tuesday night, August Is, for the
coast where they will spend their
vacation and visit Mr.. Smiths sis
ter. Dora.
Mrs. M. H. Belfield left last week
for the Pacific coast for a few
days. Mrs. Crosse of E. Monroe
Street. returned last week from a
very pleasant vacation, after hav-
ing spent several weeks in Tempe
State Teachers School during the
heat.
Mrs. Lois Hudson, of IA E. Jeffer-
son and assistant secretary of the
B. D S. and Helping Hand As
ISOLATION, is improving nicely, aft
er having gone through. recent
operation for appendicitis.
Mr.. Ferman Stevenson of No.
10th Street, had a painful but not
serious head injury Thursday night
in an alteration which occurred
between himself and several 9TH
ers, it was learned.
1t is a wonderful thing when
you can go on a vacation and be
as successful as Walter McMath.
He returned to duty with a bride.
Good luck to Mr.. McMath and his
bride.
Mrs. Tommie Lewis and the lit
tie daughter of Dr.. N. D. High
tower are expected home from
their vacation this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C,nas. Fish return
ed last week from their vacation
in the northern part Of the state.
They report a very pleasant trip.
Rev. M Thompson of 1888 E.
jefferson returned Friday, August
10, from Louisville, KY, where he
attended the educationa convoca-
ton of the CINE Church. He stop
ped over in Chicago a short time
before returning home. He re-
ports a great session.
John Williams of w. Hadley is
not doing so well; he has been con-
fined to his bed for some time. Mr..
w. M. Helms is making himself
good samaritan in caring for Mr..
Williams while his wife, Mrs Alice
Williams, works in the afternoon.
Well, this is the last issue before
our special edition. Look for this
special edition. ALI material is
asked to be in the office Sunday
night and Monday morning, as we
are expecting to go to press early
for that special edition.
Mr.. Ellis Johnson is much i'm
proved after several weeks illness.
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Th0masville Notes

1t was alleged that more than
two hundred persons have forward
post office money orders and other
petitions on how to become a
member. Mrs. M. e. Stamford, a
teacher of Miss, is now offering
her assistance in helping to de-
velop brownsville, ARR.
The Phoenix index. (Phoenix, Ariz.) 193?-19??, 1939-08-26

Well, this is the last issue before
our special edition. Look for this
special edition. ALI material is
asked to be in the office Sunday
night and Monday morning, as we
are expecting to go to press early
for that special edition.
The Phoenix index. (Phoenix, Ariz.) 193?-19??, 1939-08-26

Miss Owens, the niece of Mrs
Mary Burell spent some time in
Phoenix, last week en- route to Los
Angeles, California. Miss Owens is
from Baten, Rouge, La.
The Phoenix index. (Phoenix, Ariz.) 193?-19??, 1939-08-26

Mr.. Luther Payton has been
chosen to take charge Of the tras-
ferring of the Children for the
1939-40 school term.
The Phoenix index. (Phoenix, Ariz.) 193?-19??, 1939-08-26

Mrs. Lula Lister that was injur-
ed in the trolly car and auto
mobile wreck last week is reported
much improved. Mrs. Lister was
very painfully injured.
Mrs. Marie Lydis just returned
from her vacation which was spent
in Oklahoma, Kansas City and
Chicago. ieA
Mrs. Susie Curry is rapidly re-
covering from a recent illness.
Miss Odell Hammonds plans to
remain in Phoenix, all winter. She
is domiclled at 1890 E. Washington
street. Miss Hammonds is best
known as the niece of the late Mrs.
Hackett.
Rev. and Mrs. l.. Rucker, Mr..
and Mrs. r. Snow spent the first
ness. B.
OF last week in Prescott on bust
Evening star., 1939-03-04
Bedtime Stories
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.

Chatterer the Red Squirrel was
coming as fast as he could leap
from tree to tree, and Shipper
Crossbill was right when he said
that Chatterer seemed to be out
of sorts. He did. He seemed to be
very much out of sorts and doing
his best to get more so. His harsh,
scolding voice rang through the
Green Forest every time he stopped
for second. Chatterer was work.
ing himself into a great rage.
Now, what ails that fellow?"
muttered Peter Rabbit to himself.
who is he trying to pick a quar-
rel with now? I don't see any one
around here with whom Chatterer
Evening star., 1939-03-04

nier still to hear his talk about
starving when everybody knows
that every year he stores away
more food than he can possibly
use.
IT you don't leave you'll be
sorry" clustered Chatterer. "I'll
come over there and make you! III
show you that you can't steal from
me and not pay for 1t! Get out,
you robbers! Get out before I
make you'll"
Shipper Crossbill and his friends
went right on about their business,
just as If no one else was about.
! Snip, snip, snip went those queer
Evening star., 1939-03-04

Is In the habit Of quarreling. Sam
my Jay isn't in sight. Happy Jack
the Gray Squirrel isn't here. There
isn't anybody about but Shipper
Crossbill and his friends, and I
don't see any reason for Chatterer
to quarrel with them"
Sought Quarrel.
But it soon became clear that
Chatterer saw a reason for quar-
reling with them, or at least thought
he did, for he headed straight for
the pine tree in which they were
so busy shipping off the scales
from the cones and eating the seeds.
AZ he watched them Peter under
Evening star., 1939-03-04

ever. He jerked his tall SO that
Peter almost wondered If it would
not be jerked quite of If Chatterer
kept on.
II tell you those seeds are mine"
He shrieked. They're mine, mine,
mine! You're lot Of robbers!
That's what you are-robbers! You
come down from the North to rob
honest folks of their food and
thew can starve for all you care!"
Funny Incident.
At this point Peter had to laugh.
II vas too funny to hear Chatterer,
the worst thief in the Green Forest.
calling others thieves. It was fun