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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01
ORIGIN OF NAME

NEW YORK. - Ireland Is called
the Emerald Isle because OF its
luxurious green vegetation.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

I8O2.-Gideon WelleS. Hart
lord, Conn, newspaper editor
Lincoln's famed secretary of the
navy. born Glastonbury. Died Feb
IL. 1878.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

Mrs. b Curry Moreno and
daughter, Miss Betty Moreno, left
this morning for Pennsylvania to
spend the summer with relatives.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01
IMPROVEMENTS FOR KEY WEST
ADVOCATED BY THE CITIZEN

pre- Hotels and Apartments.
nch and Bathing Pavilion.
prts-rLand and Sea ~ -r
idation of County and City Coy
O.
~ Hospital. sFf1'
~
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l8l8.-JOSiah Gorgas. COnfed-
crate ordnance chief father of
noted surgeon-general, born Dau-
phin Co, Pa. Died May Is. 1898.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

I79l.-Margaret Mercer, daugh-
Ter of Maryland governor who re-
duced herself to poverty by free
ing her slaves. founder OF noted
Virginia girls school. born An
napOlis. Died Sept. II, 1916.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

SIX months from now there will b
PEOPLE complaining that they did not plaat
Z Victory Garden.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

97r, AdgeEtisinn}g5, il the art OF perSuadlns
,sasssbody that what you have 10 sell )
Worth more thar his money.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01
Today's Birthdays


Dr.. William H. Mann, director
of the National geological PARK
Washington, born Helena. Mont,
D years age.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

Life is what you make it or what j
makes you.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

Dr William G. Everson. prcSi-
dent of Linfield College, Greg
~ National Guard Bureau chief,
.orn Wooster. o. o. wears ago
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01
Today'S
Anniversaries
JULY l

JULY
l78I.-James B. Finley, Meth
odist preacher. noted pioneer mis-
sionary to Indians, born North
Carolina. Died Sept 6. 1856
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

Walter White. secretary OF the
Natl As>o for the Advancement
II Colorcd People, born Atlanta
Ca. 50 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

William Mendell, district grand
deputy of Odd Fellows IN this dis
riot. said TODAY that joint mem
orial services of members of that
order and the Rebeccas IN Key
West. Will be held Sunday after
noon in Odd Fellows Hall on
Caroline street.
DR. Harry c Galley left this
morning for Philadelphia where
ne will join Mrs. Galley and their
daughter. Miss Ruth Rose Galley.
Mrs. D. AronOvitz. who had
been IN Miami visiting her hus-
band. who IS III. returned yeSter-
jsy afternoon
Mrs. Philip CoSgrove left this
morning for New York City,
where she viii remain a few dav 5
5cfore proceeding 10 Blowing
Rock, n c. TO spend the summer.
Miss Dorothea Camelier. daugh-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

ter OF Mr. and Mrs. Will CamelieT,
Jr-. left Yesterday for Miami To
visit her grandmother Mrs. Will
Camelier.
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Subscribe to The Citizen.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

Susan GlaSpcll Of Provinccfown
Mass. novelist. born Davenport
Iowa 81 years ago.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

.-fsGific War Summary The Jap first ,@ertl
RI flbsen used up. TtF-e
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

Charles Laughton. actor. born 10
England. ~ years ago.
Dr. Walter Clay Lowderm.Ik.
t. s. Department OF Agricuitur-,
- con>erVationiSt. born Liberty.
T. c. 55 wears ago.
William Wyler of Hollywood.
movie director. born France. Il
Years ago.
Brig Gen. Benjamin o. Davis.
highest ranking negro office
born Washington. D. c. 90 wears
ago
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

Today The Citizen saws in an
editorial paragraph
Jonah. The Citizen porter. says
that II was lInIment that made
MIN smart. Something made HIM
smart. all right Given two guesseS.
ne can tell which way the eleVa-
tor Is going
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

Public debt - million
collars.
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l647-Act 81 Congress IN effe-t
- which Cove rnmcnl the onl.
source OF issue or postage stamps.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

I55l-First Scent postage
stamp issued IN honor Of George
y aShington.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

Miss Dorothea Camelier, daugh-
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

l942-U- ). naval base IN oper-
atom n Northern Ireland British
top Germans $50 miles inside
Egypt.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-07-01

lS62.-Intemal Revenue AID Ex-
c.sc Tax enacicc-firs such since
1913. Cigars. chewing and smok
ing tobacco frs. taxed.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-26
Nationwide Drive For
Old Clothing Starts Mon

The nationwide drive for COL
lection of discarded clothing and
rags started November q and
will continue through December
a. Only discarded clothing 8
wanted and all types are needed,
according to WPB.
Donors are requested to see
t h wooden garments ar
brushed and cotton garments and
rags are clean. Mending is not
required.
Any unwearable clothing that
can be reduced to rags is also de-
sired. Not wanted are shoes,
rubbers. rubber boots, overshoes,
galoshes. slippers. leather legg.
ings, leather gloves, hats, caps,
neckties, collars, earters, garter
belts, suspenders, belts. girdles
corsets, brassieres. wells. spats
rubber coats. diapers. and mas.
querade costumes.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-26
IF. r. A. Holds
barn Dance

A barn, dance sponsorsed by
the F. F. A >. was given at the
high school last Friday night.
There was novel entertainment,
including hog-calling, pie.eating
and jitterbugging contests.
Prizes were given for the best
dressed farmer and farmerette,
and also a door prize, with Jason
Devereaux the best dressed far
mer, Audrey Pambrun the best
dressed farmerette, Devereaux
and Mary Ellen Wilcox the best
jitterbuggers, Gene Grounds the
best at hog-calling and pie-eat-
ing.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-26
Chief Out Early

On the occasion of Thanksgiv-
ing, The Chief is issued Wednes-
day evening. We have been COM
PEELED to sacrifice elements that
would otherwise contribute for a
better newspaper. As the old say
ing goes. you cannot have your
cake and eat it. too. Either a
pre- Thanksgiving Day Chief or a
Chief that will not happily usher
in the gladdening occasion.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-26
Winter Arrives

Old Man Winter appeared upon
the scene Wednesday. furries of
snow accompanied by high winds
giving a taste of what is to come
In Cut Bank, more severe inclem-
encies reigned.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-26

Howard Monroe, who is work
ing in a war industry plant in
Portland. is here visiting his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Angus Mon
roe.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-26

The present with a future "
WAR BONDS for CHRIST m
MAS. Keep on Backing the hi
Attack. VA
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-26

Invest your CHRISTMAS
savings in Uncle Sans
WAR BONDS. Keep on
Backing the Attack.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-26
Happenings Of Local Interest


Pfc. Joseph l.. Uphman. who
is stationed at TT. Ord, Calf,
who has been spending most of
his l5-day furlough at Grea t
Falls, where his wife is at a hos
pital, arrived here last Sunday
to be with parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Upham. before his return to
Fl. Ord.
Lost-W ar ration book q in
Browning. Leave at postoftice,
where postage will be paid by
me. Vincent Carlson. 36.1tp.
If you appreciate service and
good Merchandise trade at the
Quality Market.
William Billedaaux left t h e
fore part of the week for Renton,
Wash. to be near his wife, who
is in a hospital there.
New dresses just ia. Economy
Shop.
New shipment of ladies nom
rationed shoes. Sherburne Mere
antile Company.
There were 1876 deaths from
tuberculosis in Montana in 1912.
The Chief has received word
from H. Iverson, former Brown
ing resident, that he is gainfulIy
employed in a war industry plant
at Indianapolis, Ind, having not
missed a shift in close to a year.
For saIe-Coal burner, circula-
tor heater. practically new. In.
quire Dusty's Tavern. 36-tfc.
Jumpers in wool, corduroy and
gabardine. Economy Shop.
Mrs. J. W. Craig arrived from
Circle Monday to spend the
Thanksgiving holidays with her
mother, Mrs. Louise Aubrey.
Lost-Five-gallon gasoline
measuring can. Return to Ace
Adams and get reward. 36-1tc
Hay for sale; 100 tons. n
quire of Mrs. Carson Boyd at
Teeples's Market. 35-2tp
P. H. Moller, deputy collector
for the Internal Revenue Depart
ment, was in Browning Tuesday
checking up on delinquents. Mr..
Moller is we'll known among the
older residents of the Blackfeet
Reservation, serving from 1920
to 1928 as assistant to Superin.
tendent F. C. Campbell, one of
the early Agency executives here.
Will pay cash for used furni-
ture at Gamble Store every Fri
day. 29-ltf
New housecoats in silk chenille
and spun rayon. Economy Shop.
Mrs. Wallace Duncan left last
Friday for Bonner's Ferry, Ida.
where she has employment.
Lost-Silver bracelet; reason
able reward. Miss Gilman. Cut
Bank Boarding School. 36.ltc
Mrs. Mary B. Salois went to
Great Falls last Saturday to spend
Thanksgiving with Mr.. Salois,
who is employed there.
! Ladies rayon slips. sizes 80 to
81. Sherburne Mercantile Com
pany::
The Yegen Hotel Barber Shop
will be open Saturday, November
81. Monday, November 30 and
Wednesday. December l..
Home-Where part of the fam
lily waits until the rest of them
bring back the car. Where you
can scratch any place that itches.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank LaSorte of
Blackfoot are having as Thanks
giving guests her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. D. E. Watson a n
family.
Just received girls winter un-
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-26

You can't feel fit as a fiddle il
your as tight as a drum.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1943-11-26

h This is family war. Put
~ your War Bond buying through
tbs payroll savings plan on a
M family plan, which means fig
A ure it out yourself.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-10
DINING al Club

Mr. and Mrs James s Holden
and Cap and Mrs John j.
O'Buen were dining with Mr..
and Mrs William p Stevens.
4 very attractive thrccSomc
NJ young war widows Do included
Dorothy Lunken Virginia Marks
and Louise Backus
Cooper Wood was dining with
Mrs. Julien Bowen Also saw
the Fred CampbcllS there. the
George KrapfclS. the Bill Her
bertS and David Hamilton
over m one corner was a
most impressive quarter of
doWagerS Mrs Henry Stephens.
Mrs. Lewis Jones Mrs. Cam
cron Curric and Mrs lowe
Muir.
Mrs. William p GchrcnS Of
Washington is The guest of Mrs.
Albert Taylor Of Chicago Blvd.
Tor several weeks
Mrs. Charles l.. Frederick will
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-10
Little Club Gay

The Little Club was A. o.,
gayeSt Sunday night Many
uniforms and much chatter.
It Commander J Bell Moran
vas on hand and said ms
family. who have been In White
field for the summer and fall
will be home again shortly Tho
Two SerenaS arc A. present
shopping IN New York
Others dining AZ Tho club
were Murray Sales, Mrs Fran
els Dwyer with two Of her
two grandSonS. and her sister.
Mrs J Deane Ruckcr. Mr.. and
Mrs John Anderson who were
greeted most enthusiastically on
al sides. They are certainly
ono of De,roits most popular
COuplcS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-10
Hudnut 10 Address
Club in RosedaIe

TIE ROSEDALE PROGRESS
SINE CLUB will meet WedncS-
day az l.30 p. m IN the Bush
noll Parish House with Mrs W.
Clay Young presiding. The
Choral Club will present q
musical program.
DR. Herbert r. Tiudnut Will
he introduced by Mrs. II. W.
Iahrn. program chairman Or
Hudnut Will speak on Tension
Points IN Our Community"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-10

The engagement of
Jane Collins, pharmacists
mate, Bird class, L. S.
Navy, daughter of Mrs.
Sheldon r. Noble, Gran
brook road, Bloomfield
Hills, and Russell S. Col
Inns Of Crosse Pointe, to
Air Cadet James Holling-
worth Bennett, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde c.
Bennett, is being an
nounced this Sunday
afternoon by Mrs. Noble.
...-.- ~
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-10

WILLIAM + MATTHEWS Of
w tAa- Detroit 5ritSuu to. writ
he guest speaker AZ the first
regular meeting of the Society
of Engineers Wives 10 be held
~ . O'Clock Wednesday al the
Rackham Memorial Building
Luncheon will prcccdc the meet
ing
Mrs Clement FrcuRd. newly
elected president, will preside
AZ the meeting Mrs SahIn
Croker viii be program chair
man
Other new officers in the So
ciety are Mrs John Kennedy.
first vice president. Mrs. Har-
vey Wagner. second vice preSi-
dent Mrs. Edwin Pate. recording
secretary, Mrs. r. Gardner Legg
historian, and Mrs c. a. Hub
bard, publicity chairman.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-10
Women TO Hear
Talk on PIas+ics

s. G SAUNDERS Of the
Dodge division of the Chrysler
Corp. Will be guest speaker at
the Women'S Advertising Club
luncheon meeting Tuesday at
l2;lA IN the Book-CadilaC
Hotel His topic will he The
Place of PlaStics IN the Post
war World
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-10
Successful Career

Also saw Mrs Charlie Hicks
whose season rs diScuSe - al
ready underway Lillian has
certainly succeeded in that
difficult career and we can
claim our own Corneha Otis
Skinner type OF actress. More
power 70 YOU, Lillian
Also saw Mrs. James 6
Holden who says that She
wishes more and more that she
had taken that course m do
nestle science when she went
10 the Light School It's tho
cooking that StumpS her but
she 5 learning
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-10

he back this week from a series
0f visltS-EaSt and West. She
spent some days with her
daughter. DR. Elizabeth Con
Stantlne IN New York and then
went 10 Sioux Falls s. p 20
Sce Mrs Harold EnnnoS Jr
and that small son Terry
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-10

Back up the ShopkeepefS IN
their plea 10 the public TO buy
only what is needed-for the
stocks arc low and the prob
lem Of fair distribution IS very
difficult. So don't be greedy
and ask yourself honestly
whether you can get along
without the coveted article If
you can-pleaSc 90.
Met Mrs. Ford Wheldcn in
the Village the other day. She
was wearing a yellow sweater
and gray skirt topped by her
blonde, braided couture. She
tells us that 1t Commander
Whelden is still IN Miami and
hopes 10 get north soon again
for another glimpse Of that
darling new daughter of has
whom he has barely met.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-08-11
World
Health
by Dr. Logan Clendening

stitious adherence 10 religious
customs which are unhygienic,
have caused the vigor of these
people TO be undermined 10 the
lowest grade.
SOMEWHAT the same prob
~ lem seems TO be confronting
the United States in our own
national slum. Puerto Rico, ac-
cording 10 a shocking article in
the June Harper's Magazine, by
s. Burton Heath.
There is another factor, how
ever, which influences health
and vigor, not mentioned by DR..
Huntington. which is empha-
sized by Or. Clarence Mills in
Climate Makes the Man"
There are two places on earth
North America and Western
Europe-where the climate con-
duces TO allow the inhabitants
to absorb and utilize vitamin 3
al the highest.
In the tropics, for instance, a
man may absorb plenty OF
vitamin B. but he sweats or
otherwise excretes il out before
IL has a chance TO act. In these
two spots man gets the full
value OF its energizing power
and in climate that constantly
stimulates him TO effort.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-08-11

Q-Can I send a package 10 my
son overseas II so, what are the
restrictions as 10 weight. size,
etc? MRS. F. L.
A-The post office will ac-
cept packages weighing not
more than Ave pounds. They
must not he more than SO
inches in length and girth COM
bined, and must not be more
than Is inches wide. Pafish8ble
packages are not permissible.
Also you must present a request
from your son for the psrticu-
lar articles you are sending.
THE CLINIC.
Q-My brother is in 2B-H. He
is AZ years old. Will they be call
ing men of that age soon7
MISS II. s.
Alt Is doubtful whether.
men of that classification will
he called soon. However, such
decisions are made only by the
proper authorities.
THE CLINIC.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-08-11

Among the many types Of ques-
tions which have been sent 10 the
WAR PROBLEM CLINIC, several
have been concerned with matters
Of legal nature.
Although il is entirely outside
the BOUNDARIES set by the CLINIC
TO offer legal advice, readers are
told instead where they might 60
10 obtain the information they
request.
Judge James f. Chenot Of the
Wayne County circuit court. one
of the outstanding members of the
panel, advises three people what
must be done in the case of filing
power Of attorney. determining
the validity of divorce in another
state. and ascertaining property
and money rights. These are ques-
tons that face many people: per-
haps the answers given by Judge
Chenot may help you or your
friends.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-08-11
Visit To Sicily
Told by Reiner

away hillsides. We passed only
shepherds on horseback carry
Ing rifles and looking alarm
ingly like brigands.
AT last we entered Agrigen-
tum. The city put up a stiff
resistance by means OF a re-
ligious procession and the good
Saint Baigio barred our way 10
food and bed for nearly two
hours! Up early 10 have a look
at the beautiful Concordia Tenn
pie, the best preserved Greek
temple in Sicily its unfor-
gettable color. warm reddish
yellow, looking like gold in the
sunlight.
WE DROVE through Porto
w Empedocle. opping TO
photograph ourselves against
ruins OF nearby Selinunte; then
on past Castelvetrano an d
struck north 10 see more ruins
at SegeSta and finally came 10
another unwilling stop at Par
tinico, where the differential
went out OF commission and the
gear shift went to pieces. II
looked as If ON, after days OF
attempte d Illustration, had
finally really collapsed.
Finally "gobbo' thunch-
back stepped out of the crowd
and offered 10 ride the rest OF
the way with US into Palermo
for 25 Lire.
Take me with you for good
luck" he insisted.
BY this time / was in a mood
for Black Magic-Voodoo-any-
thing that would bring US near
enough 10 Palermo 10 get an
other car or Train. SO / called
my wife from one OF her don
key crusades. "A determined
animal lover, she made the
most Of her time at every stop
admonishing the natives on
their treatment Of the gentle
little Sicilian burro. NO good,
she was saying firmly 10 a fam
lily who. after piling their cart
high with firewood and house
hold effects. was preparing 10
sit on top OF the load and ride
peacefully off,
This time she left the custom
airy one-sided argument and
came back TO ON.
I'VE 20 on 20 Palermo" / said,
"by courtesy OF II Signor
Gobbo."
| must record here that
neither my wife nor the inter-
eSted villagers showed the
slightest surprise al my decision
The hunchback jumped up
on our baggage rack, mlracu-
lousy the car did start, and we
rolled merrily 10 miles 10 the
outskirts of Palermo (mostly
down hilD. where ON stopped
forever. Gratefully we paid off
our Rigoletto and leaving our
luggage 10 be picked up the next
day, proceeded into Palermo by
street car As far as ] know
the Gabbo is still in Partinico,
no doubt as amiably volunteer
ing his services 10 our jeep!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-08-11

skill Of many a correspondent is
frozen by circumstances over
which he has no control.
Eisenhower is said to have
complained early in his North
African campaign of the swarm
Of correspondents at his heels,
but after awhile he became ac-
customed to them. And at no
time nd he get as tough with
the lads as some of our generals
in our other wars. Even Per-
shing in World War I was
mighty standoffish toward the
gentlemen of the press until he
learned what they were all
about.
old William Tecumseh Sher-
" man was the greatest hater
of the correspondents of any
general in history. When the
Union army was before Vicks-
burg in the Civil War, some
body told Sherman that three
correspondents had been killed
by a bursting shell.
Good" he commented. "Now
well have news from hell be-
fore breakfast"
Gen. George Gordon Meade.
the hero of Gettysburg, got
sore at a scribe for writing thar
he wanted TO retreat in the
Battle of the Wilderness and
had the poor guy drummed out
of camp with a placard on his
breast bearing the word liar"
but that was a bad thing for
Meade, as the other newspaper
men resolved never TO mention
his name again and he was al
most forgotten by the news
paper readers of the day.
Copyright, ls43, by King Features
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-08-11

Excerpts from one just re-
ceived:
Damon Runyon and yourself
are the most favored by my
shipmates in the fighting Ninth
Battalion Of Seabees. And quite
a grand gang of men they are,
too. All we hope and pray for
Ii that real peace will come
after this war IL over and that
there will be not too much poll
tics"
Queries from clients:
Q-My name is Leah. Bet a
stogie you can't guess how 1
happened to have such a quaint
name7
A-That's easy. Your name
Is Hazel spelled backwards. You
are named after your Aunt
Hazel.
Q-What have you in your
horses and women files on red
haired women l have fallen in
love with one and l am afraid
she is going TO marry me.
A-Natural red-heads usually
have good sense of humor
and are great kidders and jol-
liers. They are sympathetic and
sincere but not always serene.
When a red-head gets angry
don't forget to duck. They
throw things.
Intelligently handled, red
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-08-11

The transmission was out OF
order. After waiting by the
roadside for some time an af-
fable mechanic appeared and
proceeded TO disembowel the car
and put it together again-with
many smiling resssurances and
some parts left over. We did
manage 10 limp into Catania
where the garage said that
overnight repairs were neces-
Mry.
A ROUND NOON we got
"A started again only 10 stop
dead under a broiling sun a few
miles out of the city. 1t didn't
require a master mind 10 see
that during the night our gas
had been siphoned of in the
same garage which had fixed
the carr A passing Samaritan
got us on TO Syracuse with
few liters OF gas.
The biggest Greek amphithe-
alter in Sicily is in Syracuse.
The ruins are still made use of
every spring for old Greek trag-
edies. We also visited the Ear
Of Diecenes. cave with multi
pie echoes and astounding am
plification where the drop Of the
proverbial pin can actually be
heard
l had temporary skirnish
with the police, who accused me
OF throwing money out OF the
car 10 the small fry who fol-
lowed us. This was forbidden
by MuSsolini. IL took me some
time 10 make the carabinieri
understand what ! was tossing
out Of the canvas the paper
from my film packs. The ur-
chins for some reason grcedily
seized upon these black bits Of
paper.
On the long ride over the
mountains 10 Agrigentum the
night was pitch black, lights Of
Vizzini and Caltagirone twink
ling like necklaces on the far