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Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22

can't speak and just jump up and
down in bed.
With others, the words come out
IN a jumble so that I have diff
Guilty in figuring out just what
they want for Christmas.
They are all mighty happy to
see me, I can assure you"
Old Santa has been kept busy
making personal calls, gathered up
at the chamber offices. Chamber
secretaries made UP lists of sick
children. Also, Old Santa even trav-
eled as far as the county farm to
spread cheer to the youngsters out
there, and to the Ell Centre hospital
and to the detention home in I'M
perial.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22

eTS III counties DOt having CIV
il service were placed under a
temporary merit system drafted by
the state social security board and
approved by the federal social Sc
curity board.
Supervisors of Imperial county
joined those of other counties in
the west in a fight to retain con-
troll of welfare departments in the
counties because, they contended,
most of the money came from
county taxpayers and they disap-
proved of federal control of a local
agency. 1t finally was agreed that
Representatives of the California
County Supervisors association
should help select the civil service
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
u. S. POLICY MSUPP0RTABLE' SAY NAz|S
Nazis Within
Rights Says Hull

WASHINGTON. Dee. 81. (UP)
-Sccretary of state Cordcli Hull
said tcaay that Germany had y
perfect right TO reques. The
withdrawal of three members Of
the Arer.can embassy in Paris
:nj that they will be withdrawn.
Hull said that the United
States has not yet had time to
investigate any allegations
against the trio. He said he vas
convinced, however, that moth
ing indicating any cuipabiIity
wOrld be shown. The three were
accused Of actions purpOrtediy
danscring the German gov
crnsnent.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
NAZI PRINCESS
MUST LEAVE SOON

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 81. CUP)
Justice department sources under
stand that Hungarian Princess Stef-
anie Hohenlohe will leave for Japan
today from San Francisco in time
to comply with the midnight dead
line set by Attorney General Rob-
ert H. Jackson for her expulsion.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22

The statement was issued by the
foreign office spokesman after re-
ports that Foreign Minister Joachim
Won Ribbentrop had been scheduled
to clarity relations with the United
States. 1t included a demand for
recall of three members of the AM
erican embassy staff at Paris on
grounds that they aided British SOL
diers and spies (The United States
later agreed to the recall demand)
The Nazi spokesman centered his
remarks on the recent talk by Brit
ish Minister of Shipping Ronald
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
225 Escape Hurt

MACOMB, Mo-, Dec. 81. CUP)-
Two hundred and twenty five pas
sengers on the Frisco-F Florida ex-
press escaped injury early today
when six cars of the train left the
track near here.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
BRITISH ANSWER

LONDON, Dec. FL. (UP) -
Germany's warning to the United
States today shows that Adolf
Hitler finally has realized the
growing effectiveness of American
aid to Britain and hopes to en-
brOil the United States in war
to bring Japan into the conflict,
the diplomatic correspondent of
the Press Association a British
news agency, said today.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
Federal Control
Governs Welfare

Imperial county lost its long fight to stay of the
federal social security merit system for county welfare
workers. it revealed Saturday, and the eight staff
members prepared to take the required civil service
examinations Approximately 800 county welfare work
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
Permanent Draft
Program Studied

WASHINGTON. Dec. 21. (UP)-Admnistration lead
repeatedly considering plans today for the event.
ua transformation of the emergency seective service
program to permanent plan to maintain army
of trained all times Responsible said that
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
Time Short for
ishtins Entries
Times growing short.


Do you realize that Christmas is nearly here? That
means last minute scurryng for gifts, but it also
zero hour rush to put up Christmas lights!
Don't let the holiday catch you without sign Of
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
Raj Rains Blows
On Axis Targets
British War Machine Geared Aqains+
DeadIine Of A||-Out Attack by Nazis
To ForestaII Hell pfu|ness Of U. S. Aid
= By UNITED PRESS :

Great Britain pounded desperately at Axis targets from
Berlin to Italy, Albania and Libya Saturday. working
against the deadne of expected aout attack
believed probable before United States help to Britain
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
America Termed
Moral Aggressor
Against Germany
Berlin Demands Washington Recall
Members Of Paris Embassy Staff, Flags
Pinpricks. Challenges. Insults by US.

BERLIN Dec q. (UP)-Germany today denounced the
United States policy of pnpricks challenges, insults and
moral aggression against the Reich and warned that Brit
sh suggestions for American shipping aid nothing
else than demand upon America to engage in war-ike
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
New Storm Threatens to
Cancel Clear Forecast
For Southland Christmas
Light Showers May Visit Valley; Other
Parts Of State Buffeted by Rain. Wind
As Storms Disrupt Traffic Schedu

A storm swept southward from the Pacific North
west Saturday. threatening general rain in most of south
California and light showers in the Imperial Valley
Woodrow G. Jacobs, meteoroOgist, said Saturday.
The rain storm caused southern California weather
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
u AMsL|Ne
~ EpoR7ER
Something Lacking

Something Lacking
That shadow that trails Bert
Mitchell as he trips about bears
a remarked resemblance to Box
Marshall. 1t ought to, because il
is Bob Marshall. The reason fol
the trailing and the careful study
of Bert's every move is merely this
One day this week Bob walked
into an Ell Centro cafe, noticed two
attractive young ladies OF his ac-
quaintance seated at the counter
and playfully thumped them or
the back. They squealed delighted
ly and looked around expectantly
Then their faces fell.
you're not Bert MITCHELL" they
said in chorus and went back tC
their food
What kind of technique does that
guy use, anyhow" Bob puzzled to
himself. i've got the thump, but
after that I fall down.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
What's That Again Dept

What's That Again Dept
what time is it by my watch?"
M. J. Shelton queried the other
evening and held out his timepiece.
"Why. you're way off" We pro-
tested. The hands stood in peculiar
position.
mo, that's the right time" Shell
ley persisted and we kept looking
dumbly at the face.
Finally, Shelley had to trans
late for us. The numerals on the
face are in reverse position, with
II where 1 ordinarily is and 7 in
the normal position for 5. We
suppose the clock runs backwards
but we're not sure. We were too
confused just looking at the face.
Shelley's father, a matchmaker,
made the timepiece and gave it
to him years ago.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22

For Shame
It's Scandalous!
An unidentified feminine caller
telephoned the Post-Press the aw-
full news:
with all the hullabaloo about
Christmas lighting, Bob Hays own
house is dark"
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
Not Forgetting

Not forgetting
wei. what thu" Bob Ware
breathed when he opened a Christ
mas card and found an insulting
phrase:
Hello, you old so and so :"
The. card was postmarked Folsom.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-22
Army Chow

Army Chow
After looking at the menu for
Christmas dinner for the machine
gun troop, 18th cavalry, we're on
the verge of joining the army
even if only for a day.
There are "a items, from two
kinds of pickles and fancy vege-
tables through roast turkey to nuts
and candy.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
BEDWEAR

(S) 33hT Wool Blankets; in
jacquard patterns. Size 70x
80-in. Soiled Reg. 200, 1.3S
(51) Bleached Sheets: with
seam across the back, free
from starch. S1x90-in. size.
Reg. 89c -------------59 59c
(11) Everlasting Sheets; made
Of 64-square sheetins. Soiled.
81x99-in. size. Reg. 100 79c
(6) Cotton Bedspreads, in
blue stripes. Size 81x105-in.
Reg. 89c -------.4 49c
(3) Lofti-Puff Comforts; 81
wool, $50 cotton, covered
with printed sateen. Soiled.
72x84-in. size. Reg. 400, 2.S7
(5) so Wool Blankets; in blue
plaids. Size 70x80-in. Soiled.
Reg. 200 -----T.4 T.49
~ Tailored Cel2nese Rayon
Bedspreads; in rust and royal
blue. Size 70x105-in. Reg.
4.S5 --------------------1.4S
(5) Celanese Rayen villadown
Comforts; In brown. Size TAX
S4-in. Reg. 6.95--------2.s9
0oldenbero's-Xetx Floor
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HOMEWARES

(79) Table Knives and Forks;
stainless steel blades, colored
catalin handles. Reg. 10c ea.,
Sc
(23) Floor Brooms; 4-string
size. enamel handle. Not de-
livered. Reg. CSC c.--l5c
(l4S) Tissue Toilet Paper;
crepe finish. Not delivered.
Reg &c roll 10 rolls, 12c
~ Metal Utility Cabinets;
63-in. size. Slightly marred.
Reg. 3.98 l.99
~ Metal Utility Cabinets;
double-door style, So in. high.
enamel finish. Slightly
marred. Reg. 6.9s 3.9s
(D Metal Utility Cabinet:
double-door style, 66 in. high.
Slightly damaged. Reg. 8.95.
4.99
~ Utility Cabinets; heavy
gauge metal; 66 in. high; ena-
mel finish. Slightly dam
aged. Reg. 1893 4.ss
~ Student Desk and Bench;
knee-hole style, with 2 draw
ers. Unfinished wood. Floor
sample. Reg. 6.9s -3.S9
u) Unfinished Chest Of
Drawers; size 30x23xl2 in. 1
drawers. Reg. 3.98 2.7s
(11) Decorated Pie Plates:
heat-proof ovenware. Reg.
(5 Metal Carpet Sweepers;
with bristle brush. Reg l.l9,
6sc
Goldenber0's-Do,cnstaiys
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LAMPS

(1) Torchiere; bronze base, at
tached glass globe. Floor
sample, sold "as IS" Reg.
7.05 -----5 500
(12) Metal Smokers; trap
ador type. Reg. l.19------8 SIC
t2) Crystal Boudoir Lamps;
18 in. high. Shades soiled.
Reg. 3.95 ------1.49
(lS) Lamp Shades; for bou-
DOR lamps, also pastel colored
shade covers. Reg. 25c- 10c
(3) Floor Lamps; bronze and
onyx bases, with silk shades.
Reg. Is 95 ------------11.o5
Goldenberg's-DotDnstdtrs
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UPHOLSTERY

(349) Antique Satin and DAM
ask Squares; suitable for re-
covering ottomans and small
chair seats. Reg. l9c to SOC
(23) Studio Couch Covers;
with 3 separate cushion COW
ers of floral pattern cretonne.
Reg. 1.98 set ---. 1.57
(4S) Bathroom Curtains; 112
yds long. Ball fringe mar
quisette. Reg. soc Csc
(22) 6-piece Cottage Sets; Of
white scrim with blue colored
figures. Reg. 49c pair .-- l0c
(32) Bar Harbor Chair Cush-
ions; with back. Blue only.
Reg. 1.59 set -----. 59c
(74) Knitted Curtains: Of ray
on and cotton, hemmed and
headed, ready to hang. Reg.
100 pair ---------37c
(48) Fancy Pillows; covered
with glazed chintz, kapok
filed. Reg. 69c-----37c
Goldenbero's-Third Floor
Evening star., 1940-02-29
LINENS

(143) Huck and Turkish Tow.
els; Cannon make. plain white
and with colored borders.
Seconds lee
$50 Huck Towels; close wov-
en-, soft finish quality. Sec
onds Of 15c quality Sc
(183) Handmade Lace Dol
lies; in ecru color. Regular
15c and Ice values &c
(114) Dundee Turkish Towels;
size 20x40-in. Pastel colors in
checks. Reg. 29c- c--------. l9c
(S) Printed Cotton Table
cloths; In blue or green. Size
52x52-in. Reg. CSC sec
(127) Part-hnen Huek Tow
els; plain white. Reg. 2oc-soc
values loO
.(lsl) Heavy Turkish Guest
Towels; 1ex27-in. siSe LEE
ool6s1bere'e-xot1 Elooe
Evening star., 1940-02-29
TOILETRIES

(186) Drene Shampoo; for dry
or oily hair. Reg. 10c &c
(7S) Dram bottles Of Perfume;
by A. Bourjois Of Paris. Var.
ious odors. Reg. SOC dram,
10c
151) Colgate's Shave Cream;
regularly Csc tube,
TWO tubes, 20c
(55) Cutex Nail Polish; as
sorted shades. Reg. 31c1- 12c
(397) Bath Soaps; various
kinds sold regularly at 10c
cake Sc
(24) Zonite; the personal an
tiseptic Reg. 60c-------27c
(335) Cue Dental Liquid; reg
ularly 10c -7 10
Goldenberp,s-Mdin Floor
Evening star., 1940-02-29
WINDOW
SHADES

(2S) Oilcloth Table Covers;
52x52-in. size. For square or
round tables. Reg. soc - 39c
(9s) Washable Cloth Window
Shades; 3x6 It. cut size. Ecru
or green. Slight misweaves in
cloth, guaranteed rollers.
Reg. 1.10 0---------------.58 58c
(3) Walnut Cedar Chests; one
Of = kind floor samples. Reg.
24.e5 to 1895 -17.S5
(l9) Cornice : top Venetian
Blinds; In white only. -, 20
and 80 inch widths, 64-inch
length. Reg. 4.s0-------2.So
Goldeahe5r's-Thtsd 1Joor
Evening star., 1940-02-29
NOTIONS

(32) Cellophane Curtains;
sold regularly at 49c pair l0c
(17) Kleinert's Tourist Cases;
rubber lined, fitted with Jars
and bottles. Reg. 79c- ----29c
1897 Sanitary Aprons; sold
regularly at 19c c-----.S Sc
Remnants Of Ribbons; for
hair bows and trimming. Reg
Csc yd. -----10c 10c
(29) Dress Shields; OF white
nainsook. Sizes 3 and 1. Reg.
(16) Girdles; in small and
medium sizes. Reg. 100 49c
(32) Hat Stands; sold regu-
larry at Csc 1Oc
(19) Garment Bags; of fiow-
cred cretonne, 8-garment size.
Reg. 100 -- 59c
Goldenberg's-Mdin Floor
Evening star., 1940-02-29
FURNITURE

(l) Studio Couch; upholstered
in figured green tapestry.
Opens to twin bed. Floor sam
pie. Reg. 1895 95.-----1o.oo
(D Folding Coil Spring Cot;
size 2.6x6 IT,, 4 in. long. With
out mattress. Reg. 1895, 500
(1) Occasional Chair; covered
with tapestry. Floor sample:
soiled. Reg. l1.95 $1,000 3.SS
ny Chair; open arm, pull-up
style. Covered in green home
spun. Reg. 4.95 1888
~ Coffee Table; with remov-
able tray, walnut finish.
Slightly marred. Reg. 4.95
1.98
(l) Knee Hole Desk; 2Ox40-
in top. 6 drawers. Slightly
marred. Reg. 1895 7.50
(1) End Table; walnut finish.
Floor sample. slightly marred.
Reg. 4.98 $50
(1) Chest on Chest; mahog-
any finish, spacious drawers.
Marred. Reg. 24.95 14.95
(D Wing Chair; maple finish,
upholstered in green tapestry.
Reg. 9.95 500
~ Chest Of Drawers; maple
finish, we'll constructed Floor
sample. Reg. 9.95 500
1) Solid Maple Breakfast
Set; consisting of drop-leaf
table and 4 chairs. Slightly
damaged. Reg. 1895 22.75
Goldenbero's-Fourth Floor
Evening star., 1940-02-29

(2,250 yds.) Remnants Of Cot
ton Wash Fabrics. Useful
lengths. Reg. 19c-25c yd.,
l2hc
(736 yds.) Remnants Of Fine
Cottons, including chiffon
voiles, seersuckers, piques and
linen suitings; 2 to AZ yd.
lengths. Reg. 2oc to Soc
yd. 17o
GoldsHber0's-Ksin Floor
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Mems Clothing Reduced

(3) Young Mems Suits; one
blue, size AZ and 2 gray her
ringbones, sizes SO and A.
Reg. 26.95 - 1895
(3) Young Mems Suits;
gray plaids. sizes 81, 80
and AZ. Reg. 1895 1000
81 Young Mems Suits; of
hard finished fabrics. Sizes
80 regular, 36 and 81 shorts
and 36 and SO longs. Reg.
1886 -1 1880
(1) Fine Fleece Overcoat;
double e-breasted model in
size SO. Reg. $500 1850
Goldenberg's
Evening star., 1940-02-29
CORSETS

(27) Two-way Stretch Cor
sets; criss-cross back section.
Small and medium sizes Reg.
100 Soc
(19) Brassieres; made Of fine
coutil and laces. Broken sizes.
Reg. soc 39c
(S) C. b. Sliml00k Girdles; of
brocaded material. Upper
closing. Broken sizes. Reg.
$50 -- 249
Goldenber0's-SecOnd Floor
Evening star., 1940-02-29

(1) Topcoat; in gray mix
ture. size A long. Reg.
(1) Reversible Topcoat;
size 40. Reg. 14.95 500
(5) Overcoats; in blue and
fancy mixtures, sizes 36.
81, 80 and 40. Reg. 1895
and 1895 1 12.50
81 Mems Work Pants;
broken sizes, 80 to ~. Reg.
l.0U 00C
(7) Mems Raincoats; in
broken sizes, "a to ~.
Reg. 1893 -----------1.19
Main Floor
Evening star., 1940-02-29

(285 yds.) Remnants of
54-in. Wo0lens, including
suitings, coatings and plain
dress fabrics. Reg. 00n
1.50 and 200 yd.--
Evening star., 1940-02-29
HOSIERY

(2e7 prs Ringless Chiffon
Hose; full fashioned. Seconds
Of 79c quality-------- 3sc
(1Ss prs.) Run Resist Silk
Hose; slight irregulars of Soc
quality -29c
(197 prs.) Chiffon Hose; full
fashioned. Mill mends. Reg.
(l39 prs.) Service Weight
Hose; Of durable rayon, with
stretch top, ring1ess. Reg.
29c --------19 19c
(214 prs.) Silk Chiffon Hose.
Seconds of 39c grade lie
(97 prs.) Rayon Hose; in serv-
ice weight. Seconds of 29c
grade Ice
(128 prs.) Children's Anklets;
in new Spring patterns, Las
tex tan. Reg. 29c &c
GoldenberD's-Mdin Floor
Evening star., 1940-02-29
GLOVES

(l23 prs.) Capeskin Gloves:
novelty slip-on style, perfect
quality. Reg. 1.59 69c
(134 prs.) Fabric Gloves; with
leather backs, In black, white
and wine. Reg. 59c-79c- 49c
(66 prs.) Wool Gloves; con-
trasting color trim. Reg. soc,
29c
(55 prs.) Rayon Suede Fabric
Gloves; with leather trim.
Reg. 39c - - 19e
Goldenber1's-Main Floor
Evening star., 1940-02-29
39c to &c Rayon
Ii E Nj II A II rs
29c yd.

Printed and plain rayons, In
cluding printed spun rayons,
spun rayon shantung, spun
rayon and acetate chambray,
and rayon French crepe.
Evening star., 1940-02-29
A Friday Only Sale
Packed With Values!
1888 & 4.4
Dresses
> for $ ;

A special purchase Of 200
Spring dresses. Large pockets,
dresses with frothy lace, with
glided ornaments, accordion
pleat drapes and jewelry high
lighted In rayon alpaca and
rayon French crepe. Navy.
black. lovely pastels and light
Spring prints. Sizes IL to 20,
and 38 to 81.
Goldenberg's-Second Floor
SPORTSWEAR
(46) Women's Skirts, Sweat
ers and Blouses; broken sizes
Reg. lis and sec
1857 Women's Sweaters; soft
novelty weaves. New high
shades. Sizes "a to 40. Reg.
o9c S4c
(34) Cotton Sweaters; pull
over and slip-on styles Dark
colors. Reg. 59c-79c ---- Sc
(9) Women's Plaid Raincoats;
broken sizes, IL to 20. Reg.
3.99 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES S9c
(5) Women's 2-Pc. Flannel
Suits and Plaid Jackets. Sizes
IA and 18 only. Reg. 2.99 and
S.SS Liz
~ Misses Skating Outfit; s.
piece jacket, skirt and hood
to match. Reg. 4.99.- 2.99
Goldenberg's-Second Floor
Evening star., 1940-02-29

(12) Suede Jackets; full
Upper; small sizes. Reg.
1887 Cotton Unionsuits;
sizes SO to ~. Reg. 89c, 49c
1861 Shirts and Shorts.
Most all sizes. Reg. 21c
t49) Mems Gloves; of sim
ulated pigskin. Reg. 100,
39c
az Uniform Shirts; tan
broadcloth, sizes II to 161z.
Reg. 1.29------
1897 Coat Sweaters; in
brown and oxford gray.
Sizes 80 to AZ. Reg. 1.l9, 64c
(37) Sweaters; with upper
or button fronts. Reg. l.59.
Tic
Evening star., 1940-02-29

t12) Broadcloth Pajamas;
coat and MILDLY styles. Size
B only. Reg. 69c 39c
(3) Broadcloth Shirts;
white and fancy patterns.
Slightly soiled. Size 14l2.
Reg. 100 -- 49c
(97 prs.) Hose and Shortees
rayons and cotton
mixed. Most all sizes.
Reg. l5c pr. ----- Sc
(49) Neckwear; full shaped;
of rayons and acetates.
Variety of colors. Reg.
Z9c lie
1897 Lightweight Felt Hats;
broken sizes. Reg. 1885,
G.HO OOC
Evening star., 1940-02-29
Clearance of I.95
HANDBAGS
30c

Just 20 to sell-so be here
early. OF genuine suedes in
wanted colors, also . few me-
tallic evening bags.
(33) Handbags, Of simulated
feathers. Reg. 1.59 9.----79c
(D Women's O'Nite Case; "a
in. size; tan canvas straps and
brown alligator binding. Reg.
4.95 --- .-----.-. 1853
(2) Mems Gladstone Bags;
genuine split cowhide leather.
Reg. 7.95 sos
Goldenberg's-Mdin Floor
ACCESSORIES
(97) Oddments Of Neckwear,
Scarfs and Belts. Reg. Soc
79c 2 for 25c
(12) Cotton Blouses and Top.
pers; Of crepe and satin. Reg.
soc to 100 19c
1897 Batiste and Cotton
Blouses, with lace trim, also
pique. Reg. 69c --- 49c
GAO Women's Handkerchiefs;
also white with embroidered
corners. Reg. Sc 6 for 21c
GID Mems Handkerchiefs;
of satin stripes with initials.
also colored borders. Reg.
10c - -7 IL
(74) Mems Mandkerchiefs:
pure linens and embroidered
initials. Reg. 35c-50c 19c
Goldenberg's-Mdin Floor
Evening star., 1940-02-29

Tots and Girls Panties, Of
broadcloth and rayon, 2 to 16.
Tots and Girls Cotton Slips.
Reg. 39c 20c
Old boys Wash Suits; soiled.
Reg. SOC to 100 800
(5) Girls Spring Coats. Sizes
IL to IA, Reg. 3.99 and 500 2.80
Evening star., 1940-12-17
Natures Children
Western Horned Owl
(Bubo virginianus pallescens)
By LILLIAN cox ATHEY.

There are several very interesting
members of this genus, all relatives
of the great horned owl. This men,
ber is found in western North Amer
lea exclusive of the high noun
tains) from eastern Oregon, Mon
tana and Minnesota south to south
eastern California, Arizona, New
Mexico, western Texas and north
eastern Mexico. The Arctic cousin
is much paler in color and is less
heavily barred in black.
BY reputation these owls are
known to be the tigers of the air
But they are also fearless and cour-
ageous. They are bold, determined
and nearly always successful in get
ting what they 60 after. When they
have found poultry yard, their
skillful hunting has been a great
trial to the poultry owner. Rabbits,
squirrels, game birds and song birds
have little success In getting away
from this dreaded foe.
This great hunter, equipped with
marvellous vision, sits in his doorway
from which he has an excellent view
over the surrounding country. Once
he has caught sight of his victim, he
has also made a swift decision con-
corning the shortest route to reach
him.
His great wings are noiseless. He
glides through the woods as quietly
as a shadow. The slumbering fowl,
the sleepy rabbit or small animal is
Evening star., 1940-12-17

shifted again, and again the giant
followed him after shouting to his
workers to curve the wall around
where he could see them.
AS Eric carved, the stone wall
| had been curved around until now
it lnclosed the giant except for a
narrow space where he faced Eric
and Santa.
Eric carved fast now, because his
plan was working. He finished the
box. Then he fashioned a lock for it
When he finished he said to the
giant, Now I'm sure your brothers
can't open this. Try it,"
The Giant Is Trapped.
The giant stuck his big hands into
the box and "Snap!" went the lock.
He struggled and shouted but he
couldn't get loose AS he struggled
Santa ran to the workers and
shouted, Now close up the wall.
Build fast"
Santa grew so excited that his
face was pink He blew his silver
whistle and the Fairy Queen ap-
peared on his shoulder. She waved
her wand and the wall grew high
and closed around the giant so
swiftly that it might have been a
cloud passing between the giant
and Eric and Santa.
First the giants huge shoulders
disappeared. Then his pudgy face.
Then the top of his head Then
he was just loud noise shouting
from inside a stone tower that
reached right into the clouds. And
for all I know he is still there.
Tomorrow: The lockets third
gift.
Evening star., 1940-12-17

though In sight, since the sooty-
browns, tans, grayish-white and
black bars make an excellent camou-
fage. The eyebrow" are dull white,
the feathers have blackish shafts,
and the wise, expressive eyes are set
in a face of dingy tan or yellow,
making you think of q strange crea-
ture of the woods rather than a
bird.
The warm feathers protect this
bird from searching winds. The
eggs are laid, always two Of them,
and several days apart, in late win
ter. It is thought this is a precau-
ton taken because of the scarcity of
food for the young so early in the
season. Any way, a much older baby
Is found with the youngest one in
the same nest. It is said that the
nursery is destroyed when the babies
must be taught to depend upon
themselves, and also to do away with
dwelling that would be too easily
seen.
1t Is never difficult to remember