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The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-13
Musicians Club Meets
At Home Of Mrs. Lewis

The Coolidge Musicians Club
met Thursday night at the home
of Mrs. c. w. Lewis for a Christ
mas party. In addition TO a social
hour and gift exchange. a chapter
was reviewed in the study book
on the composers. Igor Stravinsky
and Schribin. Mrs. Lewis was in
charge OF the program. and Mrs.
Bruce Moody gave piano solos
from the works of the above COM
posers. Mrs. Della Lou Beau
champ was co-hostess.
The next program meeting will
be held at the home of Mrs. Avis
Hobby. January 9. Co-hostess will
be Mrs. Jack Pond. and in charge
OF the program will be Mrs. Capi-
tola Kyser. and Mrs. Jack Pond.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-13
Dallas, Here | Come.
Thwarted as Result Of
Hitch-Hiking Pickup

HitCh-hiking proved profitable
for Lee Franklin. who leaving his
home in Sydney. Australia. stepped
of the boat In San Francisco
three weeks ago with barely
enough money 10 buy food but
with intentions OF heading for
Dallas 10 see "a friend he knew In
the American army and look for
work. He had gotten as far as
Apache Junction when Fred Cen
try. owner OF the Time Market.
picked him up. and as a result.
Franklin has gone no further than
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-13

Base, Souisun, California. where
he is serving as a finance clerk.
His parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. d.
Smith. spent several days with
him shortly after his arrival on
the coast.
OMrs. II. H. Cosper and daughter.
Marie. of Duncan returned home
after a weeks visit with
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-13
Varsity Letter Award
Earned by Verne Wuer+z

Verne Wuertz. son Of Fred
Wuertr Of Coolidge. and Uniyer-
sity OF Arizona student. was one
of 81 players who won a varsity
letter following the 1886 football
season. Gridiron letter awards
were made by the u OF A student
board OF controls.
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-13

Mrs. Cosper's uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. J. NJ Hines. Cosper
drove here from Duncan to get his
family and remained for a week
end visit before the return trip.
eMr. and Mrs. A. d. Tyler were
hosts to the Tuesday Evening
Bridge Club at their home this
week
The Coolidge examiner., 1946-12-13

OMrs. William Hibbard OF Cali
fornia has returned home after a
visit with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. F. Shaw and family.
Evening star., 1946-04-14

gray hat, hurrying toward us. knew who 1t
was before | saw his face. Its Ben" |
souealed. Mother, look! It's Benz"
He leaped up the steps and the car jerked
forward. slipped out of my mothers grasp
and ran to meet him. He reached down and
took me in his arms. "Hi'ya, Toots,' he
grinned. 'How's tricks?"
He carried me the full length of the swaying
car and sat down beside Mother. A little
color had come to her face. Hello, Lady,
he said. Long time no see
We've moved" Mother explained, so
we don't ride the Finder Line Bus anymore
She went on and told him about Grandfather
Evans death, how we'd given up the old
house and had taken room nearer the Office.
''BEN," she said, her voice quickening, do
you know of street in the city that is only
two blocks long and has an ivy covered stone
church at one end?"
1t was the first time she had ever called him
Ben l felt his big fingers tighten on my arm.
He shook his head. mo. Why?"
She told him about Grandfather Evans
Street of Happiness.
ITO me-" he said after she'd finished. 1t
sounds like - like an old mans dream
Il don't think So she said.
Anyway. it's new one to me. he said.
But that's no sign there isn't such street.
This is pretty big town.
1T sounded like such a lovely place.
Mother said after the car had stopped and
started again. I'D like to find it.
Il tell you what - if there's such place,
III find it," Ben promised. He wrote down
our address in his notebook.
The car stopped again, and he stood up.
''Good-by Toots, he said, pushing his old
hat down over his hair. Then he looked at
Mother She was gazing absently through the
window She had shut that little door in her
mind on him again. and he knew it.
He smiled in his baff1ement, and added.
III be seeing you," and hurried through the
back door of the car.
Then one evening, the landlady said there
was man in the parlor to see Mother and
me- We hurried down the two fights of
Evening star., 1946-04-14

in which age and feebleness and the feeling
of failure fell away from you, leaving you free
for the glorious enjoyment of living. This was
my grandfather Street of Happiness.
"As soon as can walk, he promised, III
take you there Well move there, Jane, and
Anita can play with the children. They're
good children. Clean
She'll like that" Mother said gently.
What is the name of the street,"
He closed his eyes YEARLY. I'm tired
Jane. Take the child away. -.
Grandfather Evans died that night. After
this, we moved from Finder Street to cheap
rooming house uptown. l don't remember
much about the happenings of the next few
days. except there were no more Finder Line
and candy and Ben holding me on his knee.
No more glimpses of the beautiful street with
the tall elms and the white houses.
But l remember vividly the long ride
Mother and took on rattly streetcar one
Sunday afternoon. At last we left the car and
stood on the hot sidewalk, looking about un
certainly. This was fremont and l93rd, the
place where the taxi driver had picked up
Grandfather Evans
We saw drab, unhealthy neighborhood
with drab, unpainted houses. A truck rambled
along the Uttered street, filling the air with
gasoline fumes. An old woman, carrying a
heavy basket, hobbled out of one of the houses
and came toward us.
Pardon me" Mother said, but will you
tell me where l can find the stone church?
The one with the ivy growing over it and with
the colored windows?"
The old woman looked at us blankly,
There amt no such church around here"
she said.
For long time we walked about the drab
neighborhood, peering up and down the maze
of side streets. knew what my mother was
searching for She wanted to find the Street
of Happiness that Grandfather Evans had
found She didn't find it that day.
Some place along the line on the way home,
the car stopped for passengers and | saw
tall. carelessly dressed man wearing 1oppy
Evening star., 1946-04-14

Lady. I'm sorry, but there's no street lkc
you told me about in this city.
My mother was disappointed; l knew it
by the little sign she gave. 1T doesn't seem
possible that Grandfather could have i'm
agined it all" she murmured. ''Or that it
could have come out of mind that had-had
broken He described it too vividly for that.
He surely saw such a street.
There's no street like it in the city, Ben
persisted II checked with the boys on the
paper and there isn't any place in this
town that one or more of them hasn't been
But to make sure. l checked with the street
departments.
Thanks ever 50 much" Mother said.
You shouldn't have taken all that trouble.
1t really doesn't matter about the street -
Ben lifted his head Il think it does! l
think we've got to find that street,!
Mother looked startled. Why don't
understand -"
I'm not so sure that l do either He
smiled sheepishly Its just tina, !oure not
happy - and neither am l. think finding
this street is mighty important to US
''BUr l don't see - you said there wasn't
such place"
Il know, but couldn't be wrong? Can't
man dream?"
Ben she asked quietly, what do you
mean?"
skip it, Lady" He grinned suddenly.
why don't we make an evening of this and
take in a show. There's good -"
Mother shook her head. II wouldn't want
to keep Anita up, and there's no one to leave
her with Ben, it was aWfully nice of you to
go to all this trouble for me. Thanks
million"
She wasn't looking at him now. A laraway
expression had come into her eyes. She was
shutting that little door in her mind against
him again. But this time it was closing very
slowly Ben seemed to understand that.
You'd 20 if -" He nodded at me.
Perhaps - it's sweet of you to ask me-
He Strengthened out the crumpled hat. Il
almost forgot, Toots." he said. pulling
candy bar from his pocket. Good night.
Toots Good night. Jane"
Mother stood very still, listening to his
footsteps echo along the hall. 1t was the first
time he'd ever called her anything except
Mrs Wright, or Lady" Once outside, he
began to whistle, and Mother laughed and
gave me a little hug.
The next time he came to see us was on
Saturday afternoon. Mother had Saturday
afternoons off. as Ben knew He didn't bother
to wait in the parlor downstairs, but barged
up the two flights of stairs and pounded on
our door Jane - Toots," he called, ARE
you there? May come in? I've got some
thing important to tell you
MOTHER let him in. His eyes were shining.
I've found it, he exploded. I've found
the street,
'Where?" Mother asked.
Its secret. but I'll take you to it, he
said Grab your coats and make ready to
take long long trip"
Il can't go out like this" Mother said. Il
Evening star., 1946-04-14

Drlng the Old gent DdCk before morning.
But they didn't bring him back.
The next morning. Mother and went to
the drugstore again. The rain had stopped,
but the smoke was 50 thick that the sun
couldn't get through. Mother phoned the
office and told them she couldn't work that
day.
Then the Finder Line Bus came roaring
up to the corner, and for the first time real
lied we weren't going on it that morning.
Mother" cried, I'VE won't get to see
Benz
mo, darling" she said gently Not
today"
1t always got dark early on Finder Street.
1t was dark when Grandfather Evans came
home in a taxi driven by worried little man
in 'baggy coat Lady" the man said,
grabbing off his greasy cap, does an old
gentleman with white hair and whiskers live
here?"
We ran out to the taxi and found Grand
father lying on the back seat. with his eyes
shut tightly.
PICKED him up way out on fremont
and l93rd," the little man hurried on. He
didn't act right - sort OF like he'd had
shock His eyes looked funny - too bright.
His clothes looked like he d been in the rain.
He gave me this address Later when looked
at him, thought he'd just gone to sleep.
But now can't wake him up"
Mother and the man carried Grandfather
into the house and put him on his bed. He
never opened his eyes. or made sound.
thought that he must be dead.
The doctor came soon and made an exam-
nation. He's suffering from exposure" he
said 1T may be that he had slight cerebral
hemorrhage, but there isn't anything more
can do for him tonight. You'll just have to
watch him and let him rest"
When one is five, the days are pretty much
alike 1t might have been that same night
that Mother woke me, or it could have been
a few nights later. She shook me hard and
said Get up Anita. Grandfather wants to
see you"
She took my hand in her slim cool fingers
and led me into Grandfather room. 1t was
a small room with only one window, and the
walls were darkened from the Finder Street
smoke We went past the dresser with the
crazed mirror that made you look all out of
shape Grandfather lay on his old wooden
bed, his eyes two bright dots in his pale face.
He kept chewing at little tuft of his white
mustache. Here's Anita" Mother said.
He LOOKED at me and smiled. Hello, baby"
he said in strange voice.
You'll like the street. baby he went on
feebly. Its clean street where children
can play and laugh. No cars or trucks to run
over em - not like Finder Street
What street are you talking about?'
Mother asked quickly.
The street where I've been" His voice
was impatient Il told you that before
whats the name of the street," Mother
asked gently.
He didn't answer her. He stretched out his
bony hand toward me. Come closer, baby
Nogales international., 1946-10-25
AT MONS AND DADS
DAY CELEBRATION

Among Nogalians who we're in
Tucson Saturday for the MONS and
Dads Day celebration at the Uni
versity of Arizona and to attend the
Arizona-College of the Pacific foot
ball game were Mr.. and Mrs. George
Hessler and daughter Shirley, DR..
and Mrs. j. S. Gonzalez, Mr.. and
Mrs. r. T. Frazier, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Wise, Mr.. and Mrs Walter
Holm, Mrs. E. A. Titcomb, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. S. Edmonson, Mrs. G. S.
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert r.
Chatham, DR.. and Mrs. E. G.. Houle,
Mr.. and Mrs. Craig Pottinger, Dr.
and Mrs. M. I. Merritt, Mrs. Hazel
Wise, Mr.. and Mrs. H. r. Sisk, Mrs.
Consuelo E. Aviles, Pierre Baffert,
Alvin Sisk, Bob Berrellez, Otto
Marsteller, Harvey Bracker, Louie
Eppstein, Clell Schraeder, CASTOR
Mascarenas, Willie Joffroy, Helen
Tostado, Bill Titcomb, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Fain.
Nogales international., 1946-10-25
PATAGONIANS AT
ARIZONA-C.O.P. GAME

Seen last week at the football
game between Arizona and the Col
lege of Pacific in Tucson were few
persons from Patagonia who went
down to see the Arizona Wildcats
trounce the team of famous Alonzo
Stagg from the coast. Those who
attended the game were Mr.. and
Mrs o. H. Oldfather, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clough and Mr.. Clough, Jr., Miss
Doris Seibold, Harold Wearne, Ra-
mon Quiroga, Arthur Wearne, and
Pierce LeGendre.
Nogales international., 1946-10-25
TREASURE CHEST TO
BE AWARDED AGAIN

The treasure chest which was re-
Gently given away by the ladies of
the Catholic Church was won by an
Elgin man who had no use for it.
A cash settlement was made to him.
and it will soon be given away as q
door prize at a bingo party at the
K. G. Hall. Tickets are now on
sale.
Nogales international., 1946-10-25
EFFORT MADE TO
STEAL FRAZIER CAR

Trying to steal r. r. Frazier's new
Chevrolet sedan, someone broke a
front window of the car while park
ed at the University of Arizona in
Tucson Saturday night.
Nogales international., 1946-10-25
SPELLING BEE
AT PATAGONIA

A spelling bee will be held at the
Patagonia High School Wednesday,
Oct. 80, at pm. by the Patagonia
Woman's Club. A charge of SOC will
be made First prize is $40, and
second prize $5. Proceeds are to go
to the Community Building fund.
Nogales international., 1946-10-25
DOROTHY FLIES HERE
IN NEW AIRCOUPE

Dale Dorothy. formerly of Nogales,
flew here Friday from Palm Springs,
Calf, enroute to Guaymas, in a
new 1916 Aircoupe, delivered to him
on Oct. 1.-The first 1916 Aircoupe
received at Palm Springs.
Nogales international., 1946-10-25
MAKE YOUR
PLANS FOR
TOMORROW
TODAY

The spectre of want, privation or
poverty need never haunt you if
you take just one important step.
No depression will worry you :.
no assessments are deducted from
your pay no seasonal or indus
rial 'layoffs" E. no fear of unem-
oloyment no housing problems
to beset you no worries over
medical, dental or hospital bills .
excellent food and clothing all pro-
vided.
A good starting salary with almost
certain regular increases. A tat
monthly retirement income for life
after 20 years service (much great
er after 30 years. All these advan-
tages and many more are yours. IF
you can qualify for enlistment in
the NEW regular United States
Army! You'd better hurry, as quail
ificationS for enlistment are being
-teadily raised!
That's right! Enlistment in the
inest army in the world is your
uaranteed insurance of freedom
rom want now, or at any time as
'ong as you live. Here is one eX-
'mple of monthly Army pay-and
ust as private:
Base Pay ....--.,.........-..-.---. 5 1910
Allowance Wife and Child $500
until war officially ends)
Food, clothes, housing .. 1890
Medical and dental care w 500
Insurance ............................... 1880
Travel, Laundry and misc. 1900
Annuity for Retirement as
M/Sgt., After 20 years
paid by U.S.) .-....--- 1928
Total -----.---...--..------.--- 312.78
Income Tax you don't pay 3O.OS
Grand Total -.-......-. $342.S6
Are you doing as we'll now, month
in and month out, year in and year
out? Think it over-then act. Go
in and discuss your particular prob
lem with the U. S. Army Recruiting
officer nearest you-TODAY!
MONTEZUMA HOTEL
NOgales, Arizona
Nogales international., 1946-10-25
MRS. WRIGHT BACK
FROM VACATION TRIP

Mrs. Ann Wright returned Friday
from vacation of several weeks in
the state of Washington.
Nogales international., 1946-10-25
IMPROVING

Craig Pottinger, Jr., who was in
jured in an automobile accident two
weeks ago last Sunday, continued to
improve this week at ST. Joseph's
Hospital, and will probably be able
to be removed to his home on Marsh
Heights next week.
Nogales international., 1946-10-25
FORMER BOXER HERE

Rudy "Kid" Culebra and family
arrived in Nogales from their home
in Los Angeles to spend ten day
visit with relatives. Mr.. Culebra
was former featherweight boxer,
well known throughout the boxing
circles in Arizona.
Nogales international., 1946-10-25
NEW TOMATO MAN

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Wolf
a seven and one-half pound boy at
st. Joseph's Hospital Sunday morn
ing. The new baby is grand
nephew of Harry Wolf, well known
tomato man.
Nogales international., 1946-10-25
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
friends for the kindness and SYM
pathy extended during the recent
death of our beloved son and broth
er, Daniel Thornton, Jr.
Signed: Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Thornton, ST., and Family,
Mrs. Curtis Hamblin, Mrs.
]. Lopez, Mrs. j. r. DiaZ,
sisters.
DR.. M. T. Merritt is handling
tickets for the University of Ari-
Hardin Simmons football game
to be played in Tucson on Nov. End.
Public service.
E. S. Franco was a visitor here
Wednesday from Harshaw.
William E. Carey arrived from
Springfield, Ill, to visit Mr.. and
Mrs. Jim Graham who are residing
on the Patagonia road. Mr.. Carey
stated that he is completely sold on
this city and plans to make his
home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Graham,
parents of Jim Graham, local con-
tractor, are expected to arrive from
Chicago, ILL.,, in two weeks to visit
for about thirty days.
Nogales international., 1946-10-25

TRUE BLUE" 1T WAS AT
THE BUFFET IN A SMOKY LON
DON RAILWAY STATION THAT
THE SERGEANT FIRST LOOKED
INTO THE BLUEST EYES. THEY
TURNED OUT TO BE THE TRU-
EST, TOO. THIS INSPIRING
LOVE STORY APPEARS IN THE
AMERICAN WEEKLY, THE MAG
AZINE DISTRIBUTED WITH
NEXT SUNDAYS LOS ANGELES
EXAMINER. (Adv0
Mrs. Dorothy Hardy, formerly of
Nogales, now teacher at Sahuar-
ita, near Tucson, was here Sunday
accompanied by her daughter-in-
law. Mrs. Leslie B. Hardy, whose
husband is an army officer.
Miss Octubre Lorono, who is the
Spanish teacher at Nogales High
School, was a visitor in Tucson Sat
urday.
Nogales international., 1946-10-25
LOCALS
EGANS ON TRIP
TO MEXICO CITY

Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Egan of
Phoenix were here last weekend en-
route to Mexico City. Mr.. Egan is
a brother of Customs Officer Roscoe
Egan.
Nogales international., 1946-10-25

John McCarty and Jim FRAZIER
were visitors here Monday from the
Sonoita- -Elgin district.
Nogales international., 1946-10-25

Jim Macris was visitor in no
gales Saturday and returned the
same day to Tucson to resume his
tudies at the University of Arizona.
Nogales international., 1946-10-25

WARD NO. 3
VOTING PLACE
Voting place in Ward No. 8 for
the general election Nov. 5th will. be
in the new Ford building.
Nogales international., 1946-10-25
ARAIZA BACK FROM
TRIP TO MEXICO CITY

Robert Araiza, manager of Banco
del Pacifico in NogaleS, Sonora, is
back from trip to Mexico City.
Nogales international., 1946-10-25

E. S. Franco was a visitor here
Wednesday from Harshaw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-12
J.W.V. Unit To Leave For Washington
 Local Delegates To
 March in Protest
 Parade Monday

Final instruction concerning the protest March-On- Washington be- ing made by the Jewish War Vet eranS were disclosed at a special meeting of David L. Fannick Post held last night in the Knights of Pythias Hall
 Those attending will leave by bus Sunday morning at from the Wa teroury Hebrew Institute Post Com mander Samuel Lipetz, who will head the delegation, announced The protest parade will be held on Monday morning, with delegations scheduled to meet the president and various congressman later in the day. The veterans will leave Washington late Monday afternoon.
 Norman Moskovitz, Leo Kussner and Fly Castleman were named by Commander Lipetz to make the final arrangements necessary for the trip.
 Among those attending will be David Bloomenthal, Norman Mos koVitz, Herman Shore, Harry Ep- stein. Joe Kramer, Morton Kaplan, Raymond Bisnov, Abraham Mel man, Ed Tanner, Aaron Berman, Fly &Stleman. Louis Kussner, Sherman London, Nanny Weisman and Sid- ey LitSky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-12
Will Open Athletic
 Field Soon

Oats and rye seeds were planted today at the new Fairmount Ath- letic field James J. Curtin, park superintendent. reported. The field will be opened for play July 25.
 Situated alongside Huntingdon Avenue the new field will have six softball and che regulation ball diamonds It may be used in the fall for football and soccer although these plans are not yet final.
 Paying note to the need for play ing fields of this type, MT. Curtin said he hoped this IS the first ot many similar constructions for the youth of the city,
 Ceremonies, now being arranged will mark the July opening
 The park department also plans the installation of sprinkling sys- tenn in the fall The equipment could not be purchased at this time It is also hoped that by next sum- mer tennis courts will have beer 1 installed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-12
Mrs. Noxon Makes Plea
 forHusbon

Boston, July 12-(UP)-A ara matte effort to save her soeiallte husband from the electric chair has been made by Mrs. John F. NoXon Jr., who begged Gov. Maurice J Tobin by letter to let her plead per SonallY for the man who is accused of killing their defective infant son
 The unopened letter, delivered tc the governors office yesterday by Noxon's counsel. former Massachu- settS Gov Joseph B. Ely will be for warded to Governor Tobin who is vacationing. The contents were not disclosed but Ely termed it "the most pathetic missive I have evel read
 In asking the governor for an in- tervleW. Ely said, Mrs. Noxon ex- pressed deep affection for her crip- pied husand and steadfaStly main tained that he was innocent of the first degree murder charge on which he was convicted. He recently was reprieved until Aug 15.
 Mrs NoXon'S plea followed by only few hours a similar message from the Rev. Ralph M Hayden rector of St. Stephens (EpiscopaD Church in Pittsfield where Noxor worshipped
 The clergyman's letter was ont of 103 which arrived at the State House yesterday boosting the num- Der of clemency pleas to more thar 300.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-12
C. ofC. Head Hits Scare

Boston, July 12-tUP)-PreSident William K. Jackson of the U. $. Chamber of Commerce believes the war against imitation and economic disintegration will be won by pro duction and common sense and not OP.A.
 Jackson, In a radio address (ABC) yesterday. said the Presidents veto of the OPA. bill gave the people a chance to see for themselves that the scare predictions of what would hapen without price control were not true.
 He said the veto restored the greatest measure of freedom the market place and business enter prise have known since the imposi- ton of wartime regulations.
 Price control, he asserted, was over before Congress voted and before the President wrote his veto mes- sage. He said that consumers could see that it was over by the empty shelves and the decline of quality in clothing, furniture, service and food
 An end to Federal spending ana removal of obstacles to full produc- ton were advocated by Jackson whe said these steps would be more ef- fective than aa OPA 10 stabilize prices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-12
W.S.C.S. Hears Group Reports In Woterville

Waterville, July 12.-The women Society for Christian Service of Grace Methodist Church held then July business meeting "Wednesday evening in the church parlors. Te devotional program, For All Valiant Women" was led by Mrs. Arthur Twelves. Reports were given oy the chairmen of all committees The Missionary study group will meet July 9 at the home of Mrs Emily Berger on Sprague Street.
 Mrs. Albert Payne and Mrs. Char lotte Ryder were admitted as ne" members. Refreshments were served with Mrs. Stanley Stephens Mrs. Douglas Stephens and Mrs Rheinhard Vowe acting as hos tesSeS.
 Those present were Mrs. Harry Stride. Mrs. Joseph Caron, Mrs Ralph Lane, Mrs Emily Berger Mrs. Douglas Stephens, Mrs. Albert Payne, Mrs. Bertha Platt, Mrs Charlotte Ryder, Mrs. J. M. E. Ste phens. Mrs. John w. Platt, Jr., anc Mrs. Richard Mutt.