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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
Smith 10 Head
Rifle Club

Bill Smith, one OF the states
outstanding rifle shooters was
elected president of the Greater
Detroit Rod and Gun Club, at
their annual meeting. Other Of,
.fIcers elected were Bernard Hitch
ingham, vice president; Russell
Brumbaugh. secretary; Dean Cobb,
treasurer, and Charles Bottoms,
executive officer.
Directors named are Herb
Wendell. Gerard Dirkse. Richard
Kreps, Don Gillies. Smith, Hitch
ingham, Brumbaugh, Cobb and
Bottoms.
Directors voted 10 hold the an
nual installation of 1e43 officers
at their range. located on Hamil-
ton and Cortland. January ;. al
which time a dance will be held.
The club, who conducted The
Detroit Times Rifle School last
year in the Garfield Armory. will
make arrangements 10 hold an
other rifle training school during
the winter.
The next meeting OF the club
will be held on January g.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
Relishes Rough Weather

Elsie rehShes being out In tough
weather. On the day OF the recent
blizzard she put on her snow toys
got on her snowshoes and took q
long hike through the storm
When automobiles failed 10 GET
through. she put on her hickory
wings and brought the mai
through.
She entered a hair styling con
test in 1887 at Marquette and, Il
her aStonishment, won the Upper
Peninsula beauty academy award
Although she loves to hunt
trout fishing is her most cherished
sport. She uses worms and flies
both. and the worms never grow
big enough 70 brighten Elsie Ir
the wintertime she does a little
ice fishing. with hook and line
although she is good at spearing
Elsie prides herself in never
having been lost in the woods She
always carries a compass and
once over new terrain, she never
forgets IT, During the summer
months she acts as guide fire.
quently in the Ottawa forest area
She can outhike most men. and
they have learned TO respect heI
ability and stamina.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
Crawling Calls Off
Winter Sports

Clarence p. johnson. manager
of the Grayling Winter Sports
Association, that for years has
leased and operated the GrayIpg
Winter Sports state park. this
week informed conservation de-
partment director +. J. Hoffmaster
that the local association will not
attempt TO operate the park for
the duration.
Both snow trains and long dis
lance automobile pleasure travel
have been eliminated from the wal
economy, and local patronage would
be insufficient 10 meet operating
costs of the park, which is the
largest of its kind in Michigan
Natural features such as ski
slopes and trails. however. viii re-
main open TO public use as IN all
other state parks.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
New Shooting Game
For Trap and Skeef

Due TO the scarcity OF trap and
skeet ammunition, j. Move
Hawkins OF the Winchester Com
pany has suggested that gun clubs
who hold their aususl turkey
shoots each year substitute block
shooting" an ingenious sport re-
curing very few shotgun shells.
According 10 Hawkins. block
sport, and in addition. teaches be-
ginners how to shoot trap and
skect.
Full details on how TO set VI
block shooting at gun clubs may
be obtained without charge from
the Winchester Company. New
ISyen, Conn.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
Dates for
Sportsmen

Dec. 90 Turkey shoot AZ Ken
more Skeet Club, Kenmore
and Harper avenues, ~ mile
south Of Harper. Skeet shoot
Ing all day.
Dec. 2l--Detroit SportSmen's
Congress. legislative commit
tee meeting and dinner at
Statler Hotel. with officials of
Huron Clinton Metropolitan
Parkway Authority. legisla-
tors Of seven counties and =.
j. Hoffmaster. director Michi-
gan conservation department.
Dec. 3l-Rabbit season ends
today in Zone 3.
Dec. 3I-Black bass season ends
today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20

We told you about the letter
Fred Martin received from his
marine son, Roland. from the
Solomons the day after Thanls-
giving. He hadn't heard from him
for three months. Now he has
another letter in which Roland
enclosed his first three months
pay. Wanted his dad to take out
of that money for Christmas
presents for the family.
But Fred didn't do that. Instead
he bought Roland $3.50 worth Of
war bonds! .s
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
Fair Grounds Results

FIRST RAcE-7-y.ar-olds e. mile;
Valdina Disco
Venture Girl (Clingmsnl $50 50
MArcella X. (Guerinl $40
La Gina Boy. Gresnock F1ams. Esterits,
Avec, Black Fire, Review and Russell also
ran.
SECOND RAcE-5-y,sr-oldr ara NJ. =
mile:
foptimsl CBssham, 1910 80 32o
No Count (Peters) $40 ; 90
Linger On murphy $50
Time II as, off 4,07.
Uncle Walter. sam Houston. Michigan
Sweet. Big Bubble, Vsldina Host and
Lightsome also ran.
THIRD RAcE-7-yssr-oids mile and 70
volcano ,cu,rin) 40 $50 $40
Camps First CCrowther) ESQ Z 20
'CumshaW (Whiting 800
Time i:45 is. of 42siz
las Lady and Half Grand also ran.
'Field.
FOURTH RACE-Thres-yssr-o and
up. J lis miles
tConvile Brooks Is so II. 90 90
lNitinsky (BsShsmN $50 SO
Anna Cuvcti- tDuhOn) so
Time i:4s is. off ESQ.,
sTiny Bit, Duty First, sonlg 'Wsslow
Beauzsr. Valdins opal. Peggys Advice
Cagot and Victory March also ran.
'Field.
FIFTH RAcE-Tvo-year-old ,. mile.
ValdinA Sol (TammaroJ 400 $50 2 20
Chipamink (HigleyJ LOO 40
oksbenA tBrooksJ 2.4o
Time i:12 Is. OF b74
s-Prinee Puck, Short Life aud a-RoIi-
ante also ran
an. P. Bonner entry.
SIXTH RAcE-Thres 5 esr.olas and NJ,
JACK Twink tHigiey) 400 $50 800
Happy Note tClingmanD $40 2 20
First OF All tWhiuugi 500
Time /. O5 as. on 5.52\
Highborsugh s-PowdsrN Bluff. vinun
Par Avion, Richmond and s-Fly Ty also
s-R,ynolds Bros, entry.
SEVENTH RAcE-Four yssr.olds and
NJ Z. miles
Amor Bearer
tClinsmRnl $50 900 NJ
Yannie sid tBarbsr1 ~ 50 10 90
Brown Bomb (Guerin) 3 so
Time 2;O7 rs. off 6244
Betty's Bobby, Key Man. lllka, Phoebus
and Erin Ksar also ran.
EIGHTH RACE - 3-year-olds and Up.
I1-i6 miles;
HIS Highness (wauses) go $50 . 40
Jay Bee Dee CWhitng $50 80
Luniele (Nodarse) , 20
Time les as. on 6.52H.
Up Jack spring Drift, Empire Isle
'Goochis Boy sidonis. Pitch n Toss. LIT
tie Nom, 'Minotiera and 'Narghilsh also
ran.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
Three Smart Bucks

Harold Tubbs, manager OF the
Ogemaw state game area. neal
st. Helen, is convinced that some
deer know what all the shooting
is about and when il is definitely
Three smart bucks having rack:
of six, eight and 10 points showed
up at headquarters on the day
after the deer season ended fol
their first feed of corn (put ou'
for the refugees small Semi-tamt
herd) since bird season opened.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
What TO Give
The Sportsman
For Christmas
BY DON GILES

This story is intended solely for
wives, daughters, sons, relatives,
friends and o hers who in the
course Of their daily lives have TO
he associated with a sportsman,
and in spite or his shortcomings,
like him well enough TO still want
TO remember him at Christmas.
Buying a gift for a sportsman is
Just about the hardest thing in the
world 10 do, for there are so many
hazards to it, Usually, he con-
siders many of the things for the
outdoor man" just so much junk.
He has his favorite gun, his favor
ite fishing rod and bats. and about
everything, so what is there left?
This year, however. an entirely
different picture presents itself.
Practically all OF the manufacture
ers in the sporting goods industry
are producing items designed for
bigger game than ducks, squirrels,
fish, and rabbits. and until the
Axis are in the bag no more sport
ing equipment will be manufac-
-Jured.
OF course. this docs not mean
that there are none available. at
the present time, because most
sporting goods dealers were far
sighted enough 10 stock up on
well-known reliable staple items
used nv SDortSnen Now. more
than ever before. you can give him
something that he viii really APP
preciate and something that can
not be replaced until after the
duration
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
Says Tropical Park
Definitely Will Open

CORAL GABLES, Fla. Dec. IS
UP).-Tropical Park will def
nitely open Florida's winter horse
racing season Monday, Henry L.
Strauss, president of the Gables
Racing Commission. announced to-
day when informed that the gaso-
line ban would be lifted Sunday
midnight
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
Rob Track Cashier

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. Is
(UP) 1.-Two men today broke into
the apartment Of Jack Kyne, head
cashier OF Bay Meadows race
track, bound kyne and his wife
Hanna, with neckties after threat.
ening to kidnap and torture them
then escaped with $500 hidden
under Kyne's pillow.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
Charles Town Results

FIRST RACE-3-year-olds and up, about
Al furlongs.
Teco Tack (ScoccaD $50 24o 7Io
Top Transit (HernsndeI) $40 400
Sweet Zaca (Vesselli) SAC
Time so as, on ~.
Brown Care, BookmAn, Arboreai Happy
Seas and Dolly also ran.
SECOND RACE-3-year-olds and up, Ell
furlongs:
Grand Lady CwitmsD $40 $50 74o
Blablah (ScoccaD $50 2 50
Cavu tFitzgsrsld) ? 80
Time 81 IS. or ISL
Pavilion. Freetone Chaipeggy. Flower
Battle and Margaret Lousn also ran.
THIRD RACE = 5-yesr-olds and Up,
Il Lis miles:
lssavay (GillespieD 500 2 81
True Plate (PannelD $50
Time l:46 as, OF 7.72.
Brokers' Bud Summer stock, Stplin,
seootle and seoria also ran.
FOURTH RAcE-3-yssr-old and up,
II lis miles:
Residue (Grantl 90 ? 90 2 20
Bullet n. &C. Kirkl $40 2 81
Waugh Scout Or. kirk 8 50
Time 1:4s As. off asa
Ida Time sunbrght n. Prince Turlsy
and Hard Loser also ran.
FIFTH RACE-3.yssr-old. and up. ~
Pilot Boat CDattillol $50 $40 2 20
Royal Echo (Gillespiel ESQ en-
Acquaintance (Scoccab }, so
Time ia 1-b OF 3.32h. n.
Roman BOY. westherite. Pick and Hi
blaze also ran.
SIXTH RACIAL ages about = mile
Overlin tHsrnandez) $40 800 2 a.
Buckle Down (Dattilol $50 3 90
Hand Me Down (Scoccal 90
Time 1925 as, of 3:5a
Henna, star Strung. Fair Find SVeette
Face and Queen NinatokA also ran.
SEVENTH RAcE-3-yeSr-o and up.
IL miles.
HiEh standard tAcosta) $50 24o 720
hsAckawanna (Dunord) $50 z4n
Rare (ScoccaD 400
Time Sc 3-5, on l27
Bnrs Rita. Time Play. Dravout, Fold
Under and Tar Miss also ran.
EIGHTH RAcE-5-ysar-olds and up. II
miles:
Guardsman tDstuo)] 1i.oo $50 $50
Bar Ship (scoccai $50 72o
Honey Chile tPannelD 2 so
Time 2:0s as off fSeH
Battle Line. Bob Junior, offeiate, Iran
and Big Jack also ran.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
Need Permit 10 Keep
Game Over 30 DAYS

Special permits must be OBJ
tanned from the conservation de-
.partment 10 keep small game
more than 30 days, or deer and
bear meat more than 90 days. past
the end of the closed season.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
Good Supply

A survey OF the fishing tackle
Industry made by Heddons few
weeks ago indicate that deal
crs have a good supply Of rods
reels, bats and lines in all lead
ing brands.
For the angler, fishing rods.
both steel and bamboo. are still
available in the hollow. taperec
and split tempered bamboo rods
One leading manufacturer sug
gests that il might be well 10 fine
out the length desired and, in a ny
rod, the weight or size ferrule.
In a casting rod. determine the
length and the action desired such
as light, medium or heavy.
Good size stocks OF bats ol
lures are still available for yol
10 choose from, but unless yol
know what your fishing friend de
sires st - best 10 play safe anc
stick 10 standard old time favor
ties.
Plenty Of good reels are still
available and while most angler!
have At least one. another Is al
WAYS most welcome. Select gooc
standard well known brand and let
your poCketbook be your guide.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
Gift Suggestions

Here are few suggestions oil
-..4,tahie-sHa neutrality-suspicious.
should please the most exacting
outdoorSman on Christmas Day:
A leather gun case is always a
pleasing gift. but be sure 10 find
out the type and make OF gun.
Every outdoorsman enjoys receiv-
ing a fine wooden shirt and other
clothing. One OF the incest gifts
any sportsman could receive is a
thermos set with two jugs for hot
and cold liquids. These sets are
manufactured in metal and leath-
erette cases. Most sports stores
have a good supply of leather foot
wear and camp slippers.
Stores have a limited supply Of
shotguns and rifles, although the
% caliber is very scarce. Shell
pouches and shooting coats are
gifts that any sportsman appre-
CiateS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
Lines Always Needed

Fishermen can always use lines
as they wear out more quickly
than any other item of tackle. The
hy caster will want either q
iapered or straight silk or nylor
fly line. while the bait caster pre-
fers either silk or nylon line OF
50 yards in length and in 9, u
Is or 1S-pound test, but here you
better find out his preference.
Other miscellaneous items that
will be greatly appreciated on
Christmas morning are tackle
boxes, fly boxes, leader boxes, fish
knives, hunting knives and many
others. None of these items will
he available when present stocks
are gone, so by giving any of them
now you are assured OF giving
something that will be genuinely
appreciated.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
Outdoor Venus
Reveals Secret
of Her Proves
BY DON GuLIEs

Wonderland men, too, II you
possess a secret desire 10 become
beautiful without the aid Of cos
metics. take the advice OF Elsie
Johnson of Trout Creek. Mich, the
Upper Peninsula's most charming
Outdoor enthusiast.
Elsie is a gorgeous blonde. She
can lift a 120-pound deer with
ease, tramp 20 miles a day on
lsnewshees, do the Schottishe unfit
3 a. m. and be raring 10 go hunting
again the next morning before the
sun comes up.
Elsie. now % (honest age). grew
up among the big trees back in
her native Minnesota. She learned
to shoot gun at the age OF 9, and
since has acquired uncanny skill
with all types OF firearms.
I'm q beauty operator by
trade, and II may not be wise to
say this, but I know from my
own experience that the best
form OF beauty development Is
the Old Mother Nature treat
ment," said Elsie.
Elsie Urges Exercise
Fresh air, outdoors and a
whole lot OF exercise will do
lot moro good than all tho
lotions i'm the ocean. What's
more, since this country Is ut
war, I believe women, rs well
as men at home. should mako
sure they get their exercise
and regularly" Elsie advised.
Hunting comes natural to Elsie.
IShe loves to hunt ducks. partridge,
Iprairie chickens, rabbits, squirrels.
deer and any kind of big or small
game. Since coming to Michigan
lin 1896 she has never missed a
deer hunting season, and what's
more, she has never missed getting
her buck. This year she was the
first hunter. man or woman. back
10 Trout Creek with a deer, and
was II dandy!
Elsie learned 10 swim. skate and
ski when she was a little girl. She
has acquired a natural red 10 her
cheeks; needs no rouge, outdoor
life substituting for the makeup.
Elsie knows the calls Of wild
animals and often tracks them
down 10 their own haunts. She's
an expert trapper, too.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
Navy Man

Bill Kite, floor1nan from Rouge
Park Rollerdrome, has enlisted in
the navy. Jean and Fred Lettesu
from this rink are the first to
pass the new proficiency tests
there. Remember that there will
be a skate dance contest there
each night this week with diff
ferent dance nightly. The contest
is open to any amateur skater In
the city.
Orville Godfrey Is still looking
for some one to handle the skate
dance classes at Arcadia. They 60
each Monday and Wednesday
night from TO 8.
Edgewater Park and Arcadia
have a special matinee for the
kiddies each Saturday from 1:30
to 4:30 and there are matinees at
Arcadia, Edgewater Park and
Madison Gardens every Sunday
from . until
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
RoIlin' Around
RoIlin' Around
Christmas,
New Year,
Plans at Kinks
By MARGARET RUSSELL

Plans for Christmas and New
Years celebrations are filling tho
minds of the rink managers these
days.
Arena Gardens is the only one
to make definite plans for a
Christmas matinee. The other
Kinks will confine their merry
making TO Christmas night. But
all without exception are going to
have New Years Eve get-to-
.gethers. -.
The Christmas tree party for
members Of the Arena Gardens
Roller Skating Club will be held
Wednesday night when all will
receive their new 1913 emblems.
Christmas Eve will be celebrated
here as usual with regular skating
and singing of carols. The Christi
mas matinee starts at 2 p. m. with
evening skating from 8 o'clock on.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-12-20
Tropical Park Entries

SIXTH RACE-S2, 600. handicap, the In
lugural, 3-year-olos and up, 8 furlongs,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-24
Short Story

CONTINUED From Page SS)
the first question Phamm asked
him.
STILL WINNING, SAYS ED
"Sdll winning Ed replied.
He showed Phamm a check for
$4,000 signed by Thompson. It
wasn't worth a dime, Of course.
Phamm steadied himself against
a desk. smiled like a sick wolf and
said:
why didn't you let me I'm on
II, Mr.. Finney? IL had been my
impression that we were-ah--
partners I'm these enterprises
ever since we found the pocket
book"
Ed pretended to stall for a while,
and didn't point out that ii was
he who had found the pocket
book.
"THOMPsON's AGENT"
Then he said that Thompson had
made him an agent in some Of his
work.
But keep IL very quiet, Mr..
Phamm," he said. "H IL got
out IL would ruin everything.
Mr.. Thompson Is up TO big things
now. I mean a real killing"
Phamm said:
''Do you think IL would be pos
sible for me to take part In it:
In o modest way, of course"
Ed shook his head and said he
didn't think 1t could be done.
He added that he had received
strict instructions TO keep his trap
shut and that if he had known his
friend. Phamm. was going to act
like this. he wouldn't have stopped
in 10 see him.
AFTER BIG MONEY
That didn't stop Phamm. He was
after big money and he was going
TO get it if he had 10 hit Ed over
the head with one of those big
books in which he kept records OF
widows, and orphans. mortgages.
After 10 minutes of hot argu-
.ment, Ed pretended to yield a lit
tie and said:
well. Mr.. Phamm, since you
put II that way, maybe I do owe
you something.
But wei have TO be careful
about II. II Mr.. Thompson
heard of II he'd Are me on the
spot.
$50 TIL have 10 let you In
under my name and I'll have to
protect myself. Understand;
Phamm nodded. even though he
didn't understand a word Ed was
talking about except that he men,
toned big money as II he meant
it.
But he set right out to under
stand. You don't get to be a j.
Quackenbush Phamm in this world
by just listening TO fast talker.
ASKS MEANING
what do you mean-protect
yourself?" Phamm asked.
Its like this" answered Ed.
Mr.. Thompson has 10 have ready
cash available at all times be-
cause that's the way he works.
80 far he's been carrying me
on credit, but when he needs
cash he needs IL and the man
who can't play Il his way doesn't
get a second chance. After all,
he's the one who II doing the
favor"
Phamm thought that over and
came up with the obvious answer.
But suppose Mr.. Thompson
died or something happened to
him while he had our cash, what
then ?"
BIDDING ON MINT
Ed put up his hand like he was
bidding on the mint.
I Nothing like that" he said.
you don't understand. I would
not dare let Mr. Thompson
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-24
Thedter 10 Stage
War Bond Show
By Lyman Young,


The purchase of 81 or more In
war stamps or bonds VIII be the
only requirement for admission
today at the Senate Theater, 6424
Michigan avenue, staging q war
bond show from 10 q. m. to 10
p. m. A regular movie program
will be given. including the techni-
color Battle Of Midway" official
United States Navy Aim. Joe Z.
Brown, stage and screen star. has
promised a special appearances this
evening.
A 500-pound demolition bomb
from Selfridge Field will be on
display. Addressed with Love to
Adolf" 1t will be autographed by
those who purchase bonds or
stamps at the theater.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-24
BOOGIE
KING

know any OF the money was
yours. He won't even get 1t.
You'll keep 1t. It's just that I'll
have to have some protection"
Then Ed went to work with the
needle. He explained to Phamn
that all the latter had 10 do was
draw a certified check for $50, 900
Ed would get one for the same
amount. They would both be put
in an envelope with an agreement
they were TO be used only il nee
essary and with both men present
ENVELOPE IN SAFE
And Phamm was to keep the en-.
velope in his safe. Ed said he
would have TO 60 TO New York
to get his check certified but he
would be back that afternoon.
Meanwhile Phamm was to pre-.
pare the agreement and have his
check ready.
Then II Thompson calls on
ttlO IUN C8.h tNC NhtSNab VIII bC
Just as good as cash." he added.
I'VE can deposit them right
here In your own bank. It's
merely TO make sure you'll have
the money ready In case you
need it. can't afford to take
any chances"
They shook hands on IL and Their
while Phamm was rubbing his owr
hands Ed palmed one of the banks
envelopes from the neat pile on q
desk.
He had spotted them as soor
as he entered the room.
Ed didn't go back to New York
He merely hid in hotel for few
hours.
He had the certified check with
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-24
PITFALLS OF LOVE

TIM SURE she won't, dear
boy I told Ronald. "Now, IL
you'll 90 along with Uncle Dicky
he'll show you which door you
are 20 guard"
"Just q second" Dickey said.
'T hear old Harry coming back"
"Your hunch was right, Lady
Fair" Harry said. however you
got IL. But what q time had
getting II out Of him! Ill sure
must have turned on the we'll
known charm Finally he came
through"
My fingernails cut into m,
palms az I wondered II he wouli
ever get to the point.
Ills not out Of the house
yet" he said. but expects to
get out sometime between now
and daylight. She told the
guard she and q young woman
staying here must 20 out, but
would be gone less than a quar-
ter OF IN hour, and that he was
TO say nothing TO any one else,
even IL questioned. But I think
he was relieved to have me take
the decision out Of his hands. 1
told him the two women would
never get Nc far as the front
steps"
I'm afraid this IL your Job,
Lady Fair" he said, his hand
on my shoulder.
'T don't want LII to get A.
far as that guard and nnd out
' questioned him about her."
he said.
$50" Harry went on. az you
can possibly Gag her, and make
her see reason" D.
It'll zee her ut once" I said,
''But I must see her alone. And
Carolyn ought not to stay here
any longer"
"Of course she mustn't stay"
Ronald groaned. "Oh God! to
think my little sister"
Don't take IL 30 much to
heart, lad Dicky said. "She's
simply wound up I'm q melo-
dramatic snarl, and II will take
some time to get her untangled.
Come on down stairs with me
TO guard the doors, and put
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-09-24

to himself at the hotel contained
the two checks.
There wouldn't be any trouble
cashing the one Phamm had GER
tilted by his own bank. Ed and
Thompson had connections for
that little caper.
And II anything went wrong Ed
could produce the mailed envelope
with the banks name on it and
claim Phamm had mailed him the
checks.
It was perfect, except for one
thing. Ed was a New Yorker,
waking or sleeping.
When Phamm came back Ed
told him he would be in town a
few days longer and then returned
to the hotel to wait for the letter.
1t didn't come the next day and
liz didn't come the second day. On
the third day Phamm came.
With him was the chief OF po-
lice. all Of Wrightsville's police
force, five cops. the banks lawyer
and the bank guard.
you DIRTY THIEF"
"You dirty THEIR Phamm
yelled at Ed. Then TO the police
chief. ARREST that man."
They made il stick, too. Ed got
himself a couple of good lawyers
but it wasn't any use.
Not even they could get around
the fact that Ed was a New York
boy first. last and always.
So much so that when he adj
dressed that envelope to the
Wrightsville hotel he had added,
New York. n. Y" instead OF
"Wrightsville, n. j,
And. of course. it had been re-