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EXCURSIONS TO
HISTORIC BATTLEFIELDS

A series of special excursions
to the battlefields of Cedar Creek,
Middletown, Winchester and
Harper's Ferry, under the auspices
of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie are announced for September 16
and October 16, 1890, affording a
rare opportunity to visit Historic
ground where the contending hosts
struggled for victory Tickets for
these excursions will be sold from
all ticket stations on the Balti-
more and Ohio r. r. east of the
Ohio at one fair for round trip on
September Is and 16, and October
Is and 16 1890, valid for return
journey ten days including day of
sale. For the accommodation of
those desiring to visit the Battle
filds of Antietem and Gettysburg,
the Baltimore and Ohio r. R. Co.
will place on sale excursion tickets
at one fare for the round trip to
these points at Harper's Ferry
and Weverton to be sold Septem-
Der 16 to "a inclusive good to re-
turn until September 25 inclusive.
October 16 to "a inclusive good to
return until October 25th inclusive
for rates adm time of trains call
on or address Agents B. and 0. r.
r.
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YOUTHFUL THIEVES
CAUGHT

A number of petty robberies oc-
curing at Laurel the past month
have been alarming the people of
that town. The robberies were of
almost nightly occurrence. All eff
forts to discover the perpetra-
tors failed until Thursday when
John Hill and another boy, both 9
years Of age. were caught while
attempting to sell some of the pri-
vate property. They were arrested
and afterwards confessed their
fault. Young fInl is the son of
Joseph Hill, an ex-member of the
Town Council, and his accomplice
is the son of Alfred Cannon. The
boys were given a hearing and
were held for court, the magis-
trate withholding sentence because
of the youth of the prisoners. They
were afterwards released on bail
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TITS MY LAST OFFER"
The middle of the road is no place for an argument

swered to their names. The COM
mittees were next named. George
V. Massey moved for a recess un-
til o'clock. On assembling in the
afternoon, Mr.. Spruance was
made permanent chairman. Hon.
N. B. Smithers, who has written
every Republican state platform
since 1856, read the resolutions,
which would more than fill one of
our columns, and which we cannot
publish in this issue, endorsing the
national policy and declaring for
certain state reforms. After the
platform had been adopted, James
Penewill, chairman Of the State
Central Committee nominated
Harry A. Richardson, of Dover,
for governor. Rev. Jonathan l..
Willis seconded the nominated by
reading a letter from D. P. Barn
ard, the competitor for the nomin-
alton, congratulating him and pro-
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made the Times Office a friendly

made the Times Office a friendly
CALL
T. L. Mason has been taking his
vacation the past week, visiting
his friends down the county way
on his bicyle.
Miss Florence Beck is visiting
Germantown, Pa.
E. G. Reese, of Harrington, Wis
tied his friends of this vicinity
last week.
Mrs. Cliff and daughter, Miss
Bessie Cliff of Sassafras, were
guests of Mrs. David Stewart
Saturday and Sunday.
DR.. Theodore Wolf of Delaware
College, was in town Saturday. He
being the State chemist, his OBJ
ject was to obtain samples of the
different grades of phosphates and
determine their value by analysis.
Miss Emma Mutschlechner, of
Chicago, an intimate friend of the
late Mss Cecile Dwright and a fell
low-student of hers at the Boston
Conservatory of Music, will shortly
take Miss Dwight's pupils. Miss
Mutschlechner is said to be a lady
of superior attainment and will
thus be an acquiaition to our so
ciety.
/ Mrs. Joseph FAIRIES is spending
a few days of recreation at Allan
tic City.
Mrs. George H. Raymond, Clar-
ence B. Raymond, Mrs. M. w. Cul-
breth and Miss Sue Culbreth leave
for Philadelphia to-day to join the
Raymond and Whitcomb excur-
sionists to the Pacific Coast, who
leave Philadelphia tomorrow morn
ing.
Mrs. Ara Hoffecker, of Ocean
Grove, has been spending week
with Mrs t. B. Megear.
Miss Laura Beattie, of Ingleside,
Md, returned yesterday after a
visit of several days to Miss Min
ME Clement.
Miss Elva Stats is visiting
friends in Camden, N. ].
Thomas H. Coverdale, printer,
has gone to Philadelphia to work
in a printing office there.
Charles d. Everett, of Philadel-
phia, has been spending several
days with his wife and children
who have been visiting w. A. Cum
minis.
! Clarence Smithers, of Salisbury,
has been home" on a short visit.
/ Nathaniel Pratt. Jr., succeeds
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REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION

The Republican State Conven-
ton, which was held in Dover yes
terday was the largest and one of
the most harmonious and enthus-
iastic Conventions that ever as
sembled there. The morning after
the arrival of the trains was oc-
cupied by the delegates in County
Caucuses to make selections for
the several committees and posi-
tions in the Convention. James
Pennewill, chairman of the State
central committee, called the con-
vention to order and Levi G. Bird
nominated William G. Spruance
for temporary chairman. The NOM
ination was approved and Mr..
Spruance made a cheerful opening
address. Mr.. Spruance said he had
never before seen such thorough
ly representative Republican con-
vention and described spirit of
harmony which he felt would with
"a free fair count make Della
wares next governor a Republi-
can" George V. Massey's ringing
voice was next heard in motion
to appoint the usual committees
as agreed upon by the county eau
cuses. The motion was adopted. Fl.
l.. Hynson was made temporary
secretary. Secretary Hynson read
the official list of delegates as sent
to the chairman of the State COM
mittee and for all delegates that
were not present alternates an
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the late Frank P. Clohessy, charter
member and Past Governor of
Waverly Lodge. Like his father,
Mr.. Clohessy is also a Past Gov
ernor of the lodge. He has served
as chairman of the membership
drive and other committees of the
lodge and was in charge of the
legal work in connection with the
erection of the s150,OOO Moose
home in Waverly. In the Supreme
Lodge he has served on the Judi
ciary Committee and Law Revision
Committee, as Chief Justice of the
Supreme Forum, Supreme Council
man, Supreme Prelate, and Su-
preme Junior Governor.
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n. syn. r,-... SIS.
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JOS. r. Cummins as night watch
man for the Merchants Protective
Association.
A. H. Reynolds is now at work
in the Office of the Cecil Wing.
Miss Name Wallace, of Dover,
w. T. Wrightson, of Florida, Mrs.
Lizzie Barlow Anderson and Ben
Continued on Page Seven)
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NOTICE

Dead or disabled horses, COWS
and mules removed FREE Of
charge by calling DOVER TAG r
13. No animals removed unless call
is made Immediately and no an
imals dying from contagious dis
ease will be removed.
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SUPREME GOVERNOR
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE

ber OF the Sayre, Pa, Lodge of
Elks, the Waverly Fire Depart
ment, and the WaVerly Sportsmen
Club.
His interest in the Moose was
natural one, since he was son OK
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DAMAGE TO TOMATO CROP
Rains Have Caused Loss of Thou
sands of Dollars to Growers

A heavy loss in the tomato crop,
amounting to thousands of dollars,
has followed the rains of last week.
Just as the crop was reaching ma
turity, a rainfall of major proper
tions resulted in begging down the
vines to the ground and in numer-
Gus instances cracked the skin of
what was otherwise giving promise
to being a large crop of fine size
and quality tomatoes. The first
pickings started on Monday and
much of the crop will go to the
canneries.
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missing to support the ticket. On
motion Of DR.. Hiram r. Burton, of
Lewis, the nomination was made
by acclamation. Henry P. Cannon,
of Bridgeville, was nominated for
Congress by his former rival, j.
Frank Bacon, Esq. Then there
were stirring addresses by Messrs.
Levi C. Bird, William C. Spruance,
Benjamin Nields and E. B. Brad
ford, of Wilmington; N. B. Smith
and George v. Massey, of Dover,
and others. The Convention ad-
journed at o'clock
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PERSONALS

William M. Bell and family who
have been summering at Rehoboth
returned home on Monday.
Lieut.. Herbert Deakyne, who
graduated at West Point in June
with distinction, was in Smyrna
last week visiting relatives, and
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SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
(Continuad from, PAGE Txvol
CONTINUED from Page Two)

cations are that this total will in
the course of a few days reach
about 325.
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|ilyTSEaA MlNET Nj NET
|illH BIG FLEET
,t,ro Than 500
Bd''ll vessels Engaged
''1' b Dangerous Task
MINES AT LARGE

=, : The British mlne-
loSDus,h Vi.h in its preventive quai-
pep ails-' ~ S. B. special DranGn' as,1t
y | ,,raI u navy, just as the fgh,, mt
y, ,,ns = E form the c. !. P, .s,,Iae is lne
b aps p evolution Of the trawiel
nd Tar,s val sea sea coast. When that
lb' ,asss setT there her we're 74O 40. ships, hips
q I. snusr - cent Of which had 2 oeen aan
dF : pSt b,,ilt. manned by Co. Ooo
sdllg - 5Isae men, employed in mine
a',Is ..i,s ID directed from local naval
aisns service
l'aag sa,,tlv q under the control o. Of the
.tl''i,v lasIT md has over 200 6o-foot
ls,S s~;l, and equipped for thelr
Hal 4 prlr rocation, with 300 more con
ass,i ~ trsTlsrs, tggr yachts and other
JI 1s'sl, ,hips operated BY nearly
sl.,,' y s.,scted officers and seamen.
H.. ~ numbers Of additional crai'
!. ader construction.
,,t ), this personnel is now care
= =. ,.booled in their dangerous
~, 3 the craft at their COM
= ..il' re supplied with scientific ap-
~, cuite unknown at the be-
r..,s Il the World war. 1t was
!. I'M - Admiral Lord Fisher then
!. ], Iord, who put forward the
an organized hunt for mines;
=, he late Admiral Lord Beres-
Il vhO inaugurated the service as
,rrI.r auxiliary to the admiralty
German Mines at Large.
| recent survey Of the German
~ fields revealed more at large
. mcored. According to The
T,ue convention mines at large
.rli be safe-the breaking away
In mornings should automatical-
istuy the detonator; it is so
IN British mines; the Germans.
| ! be contrary. have adopted the
rrace Of nearly severing the
tln which pulls out the detonator
ra makes the mine harmless when
vA. Thus the chain often breaks
ri he nine floats away still a
rEars 10 ships.
Nnssweeping is done in two
|EE Either two ships haul a
WEEP Tor trawD between them, or
agle ship throws out a sweep"
iith Is kept in such a position by
EE that the sweeper can 60 round
inna field in much the same way
slrsaping machine goes round a
Ill d corn. When two ships are
FEzng together it is important that
| by should maintain station accu-
zaF Il one gets ahead of the
1g here is danger that a mine
aaai up IN the trawl may slide
! pm the rearmost ship and de-
rWt
Fleets Set Out at Dawn.
Al! from nearly all British sea-
Fn anunber Of minesweepers put
Fxa aidaEn. Once they are clear
ae hartor signal flutters from
E masthead Of the leading vessel.
nsponse to it odd numbered ships
|S oarricoe astern on a grass
~ The ship next astern Of them
|aM up alongside, picks up this
|@Hsoe, and, hauling away the
a lne, brings the sweep wire
|a''t where il is put on a slip.
lsa pair Of vessels opens out to
Hs'png distance" apart, taking
e. . maintain perfect station.
n 'fa ne vessels are in position an
l. IT, asnal is made by the senior
-'ss ship, and the kites, which
as sweep wire at the right
@ beneath the surface Of the wa
d ne lcwered astern Of every
T. Each pair then turns off to
ae area allotted to it for pa
ven knowing that the day's
t. N, Y slu 0e long and rough and
+, Fs . lal here is always the posi-
~ 9 a sweeping craft bl,nnninn
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VaIues Assume
NV PepuIar Appeal

'IasslS t,.s values, values to be
.%nd 10 ara, music and
s,,,i 1--WE suddenly taken a sharp
\, ,,a ,.1;,as iaIn in popular appeal
,,sllsf ,a,Is nis fl0m day-by-day reports
d 'sIa,Slds \ wi |, strife, average citi-
|ahraII Ovsr.:t Over the world are making.
sqaas y s4fsults part of their daily.
b. ! 'ney never have before.
\ ssSasgp The I, story of this aescane.
klssS,t' cs9 Martha Foley tells 1sAGu IN
f& SI,,tsSs9 II; ts9od Housekeeping that
|A-0ut England Of 1910,
| / ! / ! ! | : !. !. ! ]. !. !. ! ! | |
fw collections of
NM poetry are a 3
important a part
Of personal ap-
=, parel as a gas
mask. Tommics
of to the front
ind it easy to
tuck a small
~ book of verse in
their knapsack.
All of them seem
Haraa Bo,. to agree, Miss
\. '0'sy Foley says, that
rsa T. again .,a a good poem can
'aas diaerera.u auo again and "seem
sass ssSsrisa, Erica music and and =. =.
3 ! ssII ss1i new importance raa sft amse ase
al oscSsstsss.. y Professional SYM SYM
~ ann Mushrooms ais aftsr growing y as
|seast "a aas :. staged a return { Su0fm, sn,
|S i my NJ iresh interest est ;ne IL hpn.'I hpnon-
ht ss W. than 2 means q
. value. iiss.n IT, /, Il !. simply I,ss .
- " =
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Rainbow Unit
Initiation

The Coolidge Rainbow Assemb-
ly initiated three girls into their
order Wednesday night. Ella Bam-
ert, Betty Elkins and Ann Chimits
This was their first initiation
ceremony since they organized a
short time ago. they were assisted
by their mother advisor Mrs.
Chas. Cohen. Gloria Elsberry pre-
sided over the meeting as worthy
advisor, and it was reported that
the young ladies are doing excell-
ent work in their ceremonial ef-
forts in the Unit Music was
furnished by Natalie Dodge and
Della Lou Ware. Refreshments
were served by a committee after
the meeting, Dorothy Nowlin as
chairman. Many visitors were pres
ent.
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GLEE CLUB PROGRAM

The younger Girls Glee Club
and the Boys Glee Club present
ed a joint program under the
direction of their director Miss
Tweed, last Friday afternoon in
the Coolidge Grammar School aud
itorium at 1:40.
The program was composed of
Stephen Fosters songs which they
have been singing in their class
room music as well as glee club.
Among the selections were:
Ring de Banjo" Camp Town
Races "Old Black Joe" and
Beautiful Dreamer
Side numbers were presented by
the "Darky" girls and boys. Celia
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Aid To Cotton Boil
Worm Control

-. Cooperating with -the-Bureau of
Entomology and Plant Quarantine
of the U. S. Department of Agri-
culture in an endeavor to eradi-
cate pink boil worm infestation,
the AAA has included a provision
in the 1910 Agricultural Conser-
vation Program in Arizona where
by cotton growers are required to
destroy volunteer cotton not later
than May 10 1O40, announces ]. r.
Storey. chairman of the Pinal
County AAA Committee.
Local representatives of the
Bureau of Entomology and Plant
Quarantine will report to the coun-
ty committee any cases Of non
compliance, and the growers on
such farms will be ineligible for
any 1910 conservation payments.
"a similar provision was con-
tanned in last years conservation
program in several counties and
met with widespread approval" )"
Storey said. GAS a result it has
now been extended to include all
counties in the state
1t has been found that stub cot
ton, which fruits earlier than
planted cotton, and as a result
provides food earlier, affords ideal
facilities for building up the pink
boil worm population.
In order to meet the problem,
farms are urged to destroy the
stub cotton before the planted crop
begins fruiting. This method of
control has proved to be a very
effective means of supressing eX-
isting infestations and preventing
spread.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

Declining to be a third term
candidate, Thomas Jefferson-sup-
posed founder of Democracy-said
that more than one term in the
Presidency might easily degene-
rate into an Inheritance SO what?
Wei, which one of the Roosevelt
kids do you think ought to take
up the burden in case the old man
should ever decide to lay it down
Nevada (Mo.) Herald.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

There is a great "cry" going up
in different sections of the country
for him president RoosevelD to
run for third term, but most of
this cry" comes from those on
the Federal payroll or from the
lips of those who are receiving
aims from Uncle Sam.-Mt. Sterl-
ing (Ky.) Gazette.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

Spent millions, wed thrice-but
was "New York's loneliest wo-
man" The tragic story of the dis
appointing life of the heiress who
sought happiness in vain, despite
her millions, and who died the
other day with no loved one at
her side. An illustrated feature in
The American Weekly, the maga-
zine distributed with next Sundays
LOS ANGELES EJAMINER.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18
Future Farmers
Win Awards

1oSffUEc f-tltdfe" II eti HleIS, |dft%tSI
the supervision of Mr.. R. NJ.
Springfield at the high school ex-
hibited some of their livestock at
the Arizona Future Farmer Fair,
held in Phoenix, April II and 13.
This 5th Annual Fair, held at
the State Fairgrounds, is spon-
sored by the Future Farmer
Chapter of Phoenix Union High
School. 1t has become one of the
outstanding events of the year for
Future Farmer chapters of the
Salt River Valley and neighboring
localities.
Coolidge boys had right to be
proud of their stock shown at the
fair. All animals shown are a
part of the projects which the
boys carry on in connection with
the Vocational Agriculture classes
at the high school.
Prize winners are as follows;
Billy Wynn took first prize in
the registered Jersey Junior calf
class (under months) with his
young heifer.
George Knox, in the registered
Jersey, took first place and Grand
Championship with a heifer named
Willie. In recognition of the Grand
Championship, George is to re-
ceive the Virginia Fletcher revolv-
ing trophy. After being won 3
years in succession, this trophy
becomes permanent.
George won still another first
place on a registered Jersey heifer.
Galdie Maid, in the young heifer
class of 1924 months.
In the young cow class (2-3
years. George won second place
On a registered Jersey, Meme. Be-
sides the trophy cup, George re-
ceived $500 in prize money.
Ross Watson won first place
and Junior Championship on his
Junior registered Jersey bull calf.
In the Guernsey division, Jack
Sturgeon won first place. Junior
Championship, and Grand Champ
ionship with his registered heifer.
A silver trophy jug. awarded by
the American Guernsey Cattle
Company, was presented to him.
Verne Wnertz won first place
and third place in the registered
Holstein class of 6 months old
heifers. Verne also won first place
and Junior Championship on his
purebred Duroc Jersey gifts. He
received $3.75 in cash and a beau
tiful trophy cup presented by Fan
Minis Hardware Company of Phoe-
nix.
other swine prizes were taken
by George Knox and Theodore
Smith who won second and third
places respectively with their
purebred Duroc Jersey gifts.
In the poultry division, Horace
Fenneli won first and second place
on his Rhode Island Red pullets.
He also won first place with a
Rhode Island Red hen. This hen
took first place last year in the
pullet class. In addition to his
ribbons, Horace received so baby
chicks and 75c cash.
Bobby Sweeper won Junior Buck
Championship with a Chinchillian
rabbit; first place with a New
Zealand red doe; and fourth place
with a New Zealand white doe.
The boys plan to exhibit their
trophies and ribbons in down
town store window very soon.
Horace Fennell placed second in
the Livestock Judging Contest and
tied for third in the Poultry Judg- !
ing Contest. About 200 boys com !
peted in the events from Phoenix,
North Phoenix High, Chandler,
Gilbert, Coolidge, Mesa, Tolleson
and Pima.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

Miss Edwards third grade has
been working on their dutch unit.
At present they have a windmill
in their sand table and they have
an attractive dutch boarder in
their room.
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Miss McComb's kindergarten
pupils are making bird pictures;
they are making bird books also
and are reading about all kinds
of binds. They are also practicing
their PTA program which will be
given in May for the last PTA
meeting.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

given to Miss Hicks on Friday.
Since these essays were written
on How We Can Keep America
American" for the Ladies Auxili-
airy. They will be given to Mrs.
Ware to be judged.
There will be prizes of $15O for
first prize; $10O, second prize and
three honorable mentions.
They will be graded in the fol-
lowing manner: l. 65 percent
for thought, 2. 25 percent gram
mar, 8. 10 per cent neatness.
The orchestra members are go
ing to have capes for the May Con
cert.
They are blue on the outside
with a white lining.
They have small white C for
Coolidge in one corner.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

The new songs which the or
chestra are learning are: Heart
Song, Brahms Fantasie, Marche
Trimphale, and March Pontificale.
Donald Burke.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

Mrs. B. G. Lettering has been
suffering from eye trouble, and
was operated on by DR.. Swartz in
Phoenix recently. She is reported
improving.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

Ditch Day. was observed by
the senior class this week by a
motor trip to Nogeles. They were
accompanied by Mrs. A. Kempton,
Mrs. M. L. Talla and Miss Ruth
Miller.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

Miss Fulkerson's. fifth grade
pupils are working on their Ari-
zona scrapbook.-Jenna Lee Foy.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

Miss Elmore's Easter Lily is in
full bloom now, in her second
grade room. The children are very
proud of it.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

Mrs. E. M. Ward has been ill
the past week but is reported
much improved.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

Zahalsky, May 10 Bates, Nedra
Ray, LaVerne Eaves, George Moag
Mack McEuen, Charles Patterson,
and J. P. Worley.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

FOR RENT - House and cabin.
Water furnished, summer prices.
Fryers for sale. Harry Gilkey 1
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

CALL FOR FREE demonstration
on Electrolux Cleaner Air Puri-
fier. Coolidge 112, Mrs. Geo. w.
MUIR. District Representative.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

WANTED = Responsible party to
take charge of desert home.
Rent free. Box 353 Florence
electricity. 4-1S-25p
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:: CLASSIFIED =
:: ADVERTISING =
- - - - - - -:

FOR RENT-Houses, apartments,
and rooms. Right locality, right
condition, right prices. Sea Lane
Hotel
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

Hamilton, Imogene Means, and
Velma Trout.
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FOR SALE - Registered Duroc
Jersey Breeding gifts and boars.
See Mr. Springfield at High
School
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

FOR RENT-Room with twin or
'auble bed, with board if de-
sired. Mrs. A. A. King, Phone
1853.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

Mr.. Leon Smith Is reported i'll
in bed with a severe cold.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

Mr.. Dodge from Casa Grande
Ruins showed the third grade
co]ored pictures of their Rhythm
Band and also pictures of the A
Team Girls.
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

In Miss Edwards third grade
there were seven people who made
a perfect score in the State Spell
ing tests and seven in the Arizona
Yellow jacket tests.
Those making perfect spelling
papers were: Helen Pew, Billie
McMullen, Mary Lou Gardner
Evelyn Hamilton, Roy Henry, Crit
fin Dodge and Carol Alexander.
Those making perfect papers on
the Yellow Jacket tests We're;
Helen Pew. Billie McMullen, Roy
Henry, Geraldine Barrios, Evelyn
The Coolidge examiner., 1940-04-18

Mr.. Merrill's B boys played Mr..
Hinton's A boys at recess on Tues
dav. The score was 6 to 8 in the
B boys favor.