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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1947-10-10

WSnEsI Miller employees sang sunny Street" and
suggested that Walter this Of life during his
After dinner John L@EuH depot behalf Of
presented DOdon with handsome. gold
Buo'S wwalsh Inscribed the back TO Walter Prom Your
Friends i0IiI4T"
speeches spcsd Of Walters strict ad-
duty tho job Others told Of HIS
Cecil Newman II this his brief tribus said
things about DodSon his bang Nell
Nell crack eoumns and husband Bill, beside
black Dress black velvet q
Of beaver felt Her white rossbudu
II . proud night for the Dodsons.
ACROSS TOWN
Much later. by Twentieth Limited got acquainted
with hamburgsrs cooked They're good
used 10 the Roosy feel Of the sandwich
Surprised PEG OUT Andy Clark Jr showing
his father (tiddoD the Milling
Judy the Johnny CyuSsS Edna Stokes and Jimmy m the Mayor
slemmOna.
Incidentally the Mayor first
time since as The open the public Rumor that
AsmmonS will again
AMT IT THE TRUTH
Swing Mado wasn't enthusiastic over the
casts Friday night performance musical my
outstanding aOo Group singing acting
Attention 0lThey there only you
asks know about subject reply NO. please tell
H." When he proceeds with the details you remark interesting
do ont" A. the conclusion, add How
p s. We shocked and gsvsd Archie
passing.
Years ago. when Archie boy living with his family In
Norman Tho two families close fends shared many
Happiness together.
Just ~ days Mrs Norman died suddenly
The Normans and though many apart
have thing In COMMONWEALTH
We offer deepest sympathy
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-01-10
Happier Living
T eature Begins
Today

"lf you would be happy in l947,
open your heart and let the seeds
of happiness take root-for hap
piness comes TO all who share
life's blcssings--we are happicst
when we make someone else
happy" With these words, Able
Wallace, noted human relations
counselor, introduces a new fea-
ture to our readers in the current
issue of his advisory service,
Problems Of Humanity"
Counselor Wallace announced
this week that after months oil
research and study, he had com.
piled a series of inspiring and
constructive manuscripts under
the heading Lessons for Happier
Living" These Lessons deal di.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-01-10

his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. c..
Jones. Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson
have returned to their home in
Fort Worth, Texas, after spend
ing Christmas with Mrs. John
sons mother, Mrs. A. y. Snee. .
Mrs. Authir Ollisn of Detroit,
Mich, was called here to the
bedside of her mother, who is
very i'll. We were sorry to
hear of the death of Mrs. Kend-
red, mother of Mrs. Crudup. ..
w. M. Haynie, a business man
here for six years, died Deem
Der 29th. Mr.. and Mrs. Jim
Smith, Mrs. Nancy Hughes, Mrs,
A. r. Allen, Mrs. Lum Ellis,
Herman Stuckey motored to Hot
Springs December 26th. Mr.. and
Mrs. Smith left for their home
in McGehee after spending the
holidays with Mr.. Smiths moth
er, Mrs. Amanda Hunter. Mr..
and Mrs. Harris have returned
lome after holiday visit in Hot
Springs. r. Stephens visited
MS children in Chicago, Ill. d.
lanes M. made a recent bust
less trip to Little Rock. Mrs.
Vina Brown is recuperating aft
n an operation in Little Rock. E.
Mrs. Rose Bud Bell is taking
reatments in Little Rock hos
pital. Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie
Hunt have returned home after
visit with Mrs. Hunts rela-
tives in Tennie Haw, Texas.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-01-10
White To Speok
To Veteron Group

Veterans in Is southern Ark
ansas communities will have an
opportunity during the next
month to hear veterans benefits
explained by Vernon O. White,
contact representative for the
Veterans Administration.
During the week of January l3,
White will speak TO groups in
Arkadelphai, Malvern, Prescott,
Hope and Nashville. The follow
ing week he is scheduled to
appear in Texarkana, Magnolia
and Stamps. Beginning January
o. he is to visit McGehee, Der
mott, Lake Village and Eudora.
For the week beginning February
3, Whites itinerary includes Mon
ticello, Hamburg and Star City.
In announcing Whites tenta-
tive speaking schedule for the
month, VA Contact Officer l.. l..
Thornhill said the exact times
and places Of meetings will be
announced by local contact
offices in the territory he is
scheduled TO visit
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-01-10

eetlY with the problems most
1ften submitted to his advisory
column by newspaper readers.
IN time of adversely and indie
alsion, my new lessons when
soupled with a constructive case
analysis can be instruments of
untold goodness for those who
Rould enjoy happier living" he
declared.
Lessons for Happier Living"
are now available for the firo
inc to our readers for the small
&c of 25c each, The first five
lessons in the Happier Living
cries are: Lesson No. /, "Abie's
947 lnspirational Reading; Les.
len No, 2, How TO Hold Your
Mate; Lesson No. 3, THE Way
Happiness; Lesson No. 4.
How to Win a Man; Lesson No.
How to Gam and Hold
doney.'
As III the past, any reader who
seels the need of friendly guidance
nd personal counsci may sub
nit his or Ter human relation
nip problem for free analysis
18th the purchase Of one or more
IF Abbe's N anuscripts. The price
each lesson is twenty-five
ents Be sure to include a self
ddressed, stamped envelope for
our confidential reply.
To introduce the first five les
.ons, Able is making a special
Introductory offer of five lessons
or one dollar. Please address
four letter and order to The
Able Wallace Service, in care of !
his newspaper. Turn to Prob
lens Of humanity" column for
complete address and instruc-
lions.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-01-10
WEST ROCK
Mrs. Fannie Hobson

Mrs. Fannie Hobson
Members of the Jolly IL Club
entertained members of the
Esther Circle in the lovely home
of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Sweat,
1918 N. Martin January End with
a delicious dinner. The Jolly IL
members exchanged gifts among
themselves. Other guests pres
ent were Mrs. Margaret Brown,
and Mrs. Rose Virgil. Wiley
Madden, who has been visiting
relatives and friends left January
2 for his home in San Matoe,
California. The Esther Circle
brought sunshine and cheer to
the shut-ins during the holidays.
Mrs. Hobson delivered the fruit
and spoke encouraging words to
each shut-in.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-01-10
Ell Dorado


the dining room. Names appear
ing on registrar: guest of honor
Mis- Queen L. Powell of Florida,
house guest of Miss Ora M. Le-
Grande, Virginia Burks, Florida
Moody, Lula Hughes, Faye Bry-
ant, Marjorie Harvis, Hazel l..
Cummings, Edith Cummings, Ma
mic Lee Heard, Gladys Ross,
Effie J. Terrell, Leora Terrell,
Pearlie Hoffman, Carlee Carlisle,
Bobbye Jackson, Grace jackson.
Harmon l.. Hill Jr, James A.
Young, Rudolph Green, Arlon B.
Green, Alton Mitchell, Fl. G.,
Hankins, Vance Davis Jr,, Bobbie
ID. Williams, Shelton MCGEE, Al
vim Cobbs, Sterling f. Rogers,
William Jackson, Clarence Clark,
Johnnie Massey Jr., Wilbert CAT
ford, Bruce Payton.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-01-10
- x -
COURAGE
Mrs. Lollie Wright

MIS-. LOlllG WTl1Hl
When you you have Courage and
yGu have Faith,
The two combined together,
Will make you knowledge always
worth,
The fairest of the weather.
We really need an Education.
Don't say, Il don't because you
do,
To solve this terrible situation
That now is facing you.
Also we need our Family Bible,
To guide us on each day.
For in these times we are liable
To stray too far away.
But may God grant our every
need,
And lead us thru the paths of sin
For in Him we have Grace in
deed,
He'll love you and take you in.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-01-10

donated to the church. Deacon
James River, president; w L.
Mount, secretary; Sylvester
White, master of ceremonies.
Mrs. II. l.. Redus, LOCAL teacher,
worshipped with us Sunday.
Mrs. jefferson, wife of our pas
tor, was a visitor Sunday. :. Mrs.
T. Willie Jones joined our church
Sunday and Mrs. Edwards and
Mrs. Green were added to the
church Sunday night The pas
tor, Rev. A. M. jefferson, preach
ed soul stirring sermon at II
o'clock. Collection, S4l.52.
Mr.. and Mrs. Graham are the
proud parents of baby girl
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-01-10
Bald Knob
Mrs. Della Mae White

Mrs. Louise Thomas of Madi-
son, ILL.,, is here visiting her sis
tiers and brother, the Edwards
family. Mrs. Lille Mae Cole
man of Detroit, Michigan, is here
visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elliot Edwards Mrs. Lula
Jackson is here from Memphis,
Tennessee for a visit with her
uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs.
Elliott Edwards. Mr.. and Mrs,
Dan Harden Of Searcy visited
their nieces, Mrs. Mary Edwards
and Mrs. Eddra Edwards. The
Community Club rendered q
program at the church Sunday al
$3.50 and raised 1882. $3.50 was
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-01-10
Presented Scroll!

Rev. and Mrs. f. c. Dyer were
presented golden scroll by
members and friends Of this city
last Sunday at First Congrcga-
tionll Church. The presentation
was made by Mrs. Addie Ruth
Hutson, who gave an interesting
reading on the spirit of giving
and love. The scroll carried each
donors name and the amount
donated written in gold. The
total contribution was $ll8.10.
Rev. Dyer and his talented wife
have made many friends in the
City of Roses"
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-01-10

Funeral services for Mrs. Estella
Barker, age72, who passed on
January 4th in a Little Rock hos
pital, were held at Union A. M.
E. Church at 2:30 p. m. last Tues
day. She was the wife Of Win
w. Barker of 2400 Pulaski Street.
Mrs. Barker was one of Little
Rocks most substantial citizens.
She is survived by her husband
and six children, Mr.. o. d.
Barker of Bakersfield, California;
Ottie Lee Barker, Fred Walter
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-01-10
GURDON
Deprlest Campbell

Depflest Campbell
j. f. j. Patillo left for his
home in Cleveland, Ohio, after a
brief visit with his parents dur
ing the holidays. Louis Green
of Chicago, Ill, visited relatives
here recently. w. T. Jones left
for camp after visiting several
days during the holidays with
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-01-10
HOT SPRINGS continued

Outstanding visitors here are
l.. G. Brockman of st. Louis,
Mrs. Hattie Miller of Illinois and
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis Blenheim of
Ontario, Canada. The r. B.
Davises are home from st. Louis
where they spent Christmas.
Our best wishes are extended to
Mrs. E. Hoskins who recently
married Bud Cravens. We also
extend our congratulations to
Ralph Dean Finney and Miss
Hill Constance who were mar
RED on December 18th. A re-
ception was held for them last
Friday night at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Freddie Martin.
A very timely Stockholders
Meeting of the Good Samaritan
Hotel was held last Thursday
night. The Negro Civic League
under the strong leadership of
Pres. r. Lemons, received several
hundreds of dollars from the
Tower Club, the same being ear
marked for many of the Negro
churches which was more than
appreciated by the churches as
a Christmas gift. The &c. Is
are in office and the Negroes are
all smiles, realizing that a new
Old Folks Home is in the max
ing. st. Paul Baptist Church
held very successful drive last
Sunday to collect money on then
new church building E.. st. Mary
Episcopal Church was delighted
to have Bishop Mitchell preach
for them last Sunday. Haven
Methodist Church of which DR.
T. j. Griffin is pastor, has or
ganized a boosters club that viii.
serve as special advertisers in
other cities. The Four Star
Gospel Singers will serve Sun.
day night at st. John Baptist
Church of Little Rock. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Barron motored to
McRay Hospital last Wednesday.
They were accompanied by their
pastor. The Halle |. Brown
Club held their annual Christmas
party at the beautiful home of
Mrs, Minnie Davis, GIG Gulpha
Street. A tasty dinner consist
ing of turkey and all the trim
mings was served. A lovely and
timely program was rendered and
the guest speaker was Mrs. Har-
rison. The Rev. and Mrs. J. N.
Harrison, pastor of Union Bap-
list Church, and the Club men,
bers' husbands were special
guests. SOME GOSSIP.-There
is an old maid who makes her
chickens clean out her dirty
dishes, then she pours a little
warm water over them and dries
them. There is a family whose
water pipe has been frozen and
they have not been able to wash
their faces; Of course they don't
worry about a bath. A man
who was cooking the other day
poured washing powder in a par
thinking it was meal. Ha, Ha
Ha. What next?
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-01-10

Barker, Mrs. Jenolia B. Price
Mrs. Rever Buckley, Miss Pinkie
Barker an da grandson, Steve
Buckley III, all of Little Rock.
Your voice we cannot hear
Your face we cannot see
But memories of your dear
mother
VIII dwell with us forever
The burial was conducted by
Miller's Funeral Home.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-01-10

Most serious OF all bee diseases
Is American foulbrood Generally.
1t kills young bees in the larvae or
grub stage.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1947-01-10
HELP WANTED

Wanted al two ~ Linotype Ineriype operator
w job pressman and make W ypisi
who can take daion rapidly and the English language
correctly Steady employment good working conditions
references and state minimum salary that will accepted in
first letter Address M L. COLLINS. Editor The sHREvE.
PORT SUN. p. Q. Box lsl. Shreveport. Louisiana.
Evening star., 1947-09-02

from six to 1s months experience
as telephone operator, depending
on the type Of experience and the
grade Of the position desired.
Applications viii be received at
the commissions Washington office
until September 23.
Evening star., 1947-09-02
w.; W. 4 !is' 5;
".

DANCES.
Dance with orchestra, for teen -agers
only, auspices District Recreation Depart
ment, at Sherwood Playground, Tenth and
ess idsets and III sae.s sns sW
tonight
LUNCHEoNs.
Washington Host Lions Club, Mayhower
Hotel, 1915 pm. tomorrow. Members and
Psssasas Cup Essntts zo,. As:seiasion
Wa sfrees P.ros aoa Willard
Hotel: 12:16 pm. tomorrow. Members and
soroptimist Club, Cabinet Room, VIII
lard Hotel 1 pm. tomorrow. Members
State Department, Carlton Room. Carl:
ton Hotel pm. tomorrow. Members and
Recorded classical music hour. on star
teenth and q streets NV 7:so O'Clock
Soldiers Home Military Band concert,
bandstand on the grounds, o'clock to-
w Marns q gsnd senssst. fornsl 9 .@.ra.ps. @
Marine Band concert, Marine Barracks,
1880 pm. tomorrow.
SPECIAL EXHIBITS.
Anacostia Public Library. 1887 Good
weekdays; exhibit, Of black and white
sssaEinEEs ssay.mE.r 1y 2o JACK Psrimutter' through
ARTISTS Cooperative, Co. 1920 M street
NV, open ! to pm. weekdays and to
Pm. Sundays; members summer sales
Arts huGusa euP e aS ao7 Eve
pm, Sundays 2 to m; summer exhibi-
tIn1h.D ton by . members Of club through Sep
Fish and -wiidIife Service, under main
lobby In Commerce Department Building,
am. 70 pm dsily 'efss display wi oi sPimas pS
ssfIod sad fFe'h-va'sr fish, for an indefinite
.ns asntss,1s ss, .v:au. % Art sl1ts sp.n street
Sundays: sxhibition by cfiaroscuro prints.
'hfGosa aoxard Tnfaes.ty Gallery Of Art on
campus at 2401 Sixth street NV, open
10 an tS pm M0ndays thsonsh rT
place NV, open 6 to 10 pm. daily and
man .0 dsee Rase eEsan Esa1ar
Library of Congress, open 8 am. to 10
sags vssFasys orsins 1scocR As6.s dsD1 s r'Ss
Magma Carta, on loan from the British
sovernment until December Is, lS4s;
page autobiography" both for an indefi-
mite period; so rare and important books
from the Rosenwald collection; DOCUMENTS
for an Indefinite period. Some Aero
nautical experiments" an address pre-
sented by Wilbur Wright before western
describing Wright brothers experiments,
shown with early photographs.
FOR sERvICEMEN.
Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Club,
1918 L street NV Comfortable lounee.
library, writing desks, billiard table, radios
and piano. Always open.
Sunset music hour on terrace. z O'clock:
State reunions, 8 o'clock. and dancing, 9
o'clock tonight, Penthouse USO, Seven
teenth and K streets N. w.
Roller skating party, leave lounge, UsQ
Club, 1911 H street NV, 1880 O'Clock
tonight.
Evening star., 1947-09-02

Washington and nearby Virginia
and Maryland were announced to-
day by the Civil Service Commis-
sion. Basic annual salaries are
1884 and $2,l68.
To qualify, applicants must pass
a written test and must have had
Evening star., 1947-09-02
28O City Reservists 10 Start
2-Week Anacosiia Training

A total of $50 Naval air reservists
Of the Washington area were to re-
port to the Naval Air Reserve Train
ing Unit at the Naval Air Station,
Anacostia, to begin a two-weeks
training cruise.
Former Navy pilots and ground
officers-130 strong-will take part
in a special program which will in
clude training flights and ground
school study. A total of $50 enlisted
reservists will work beside Naval
Air Station personnel for intensive
training in their special fields.
A flight to Bermuda for naviga-
tional training Of members Of a
patrol squadron, one of five squad
rons into which reserve fliers will
be organized, is scheduled during
the program. Fighter, torpedo,
utility and transport squadrons also
will be formed.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-05
Wedding Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Badertscher
were pleasantly surprised on their
eighth wedding anniversary Tues
day evening.
Those present for the occasion
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton More
head, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Bader-
fischer, Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Frantz
and daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne
Zimmerman and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Badertscher
and family, Walter Badertscher,
Mrs. Lester Alderman and children,
Mrs. Sybil Reichenbach and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Long of
Ada and Eugene and Rodney More
head of Kentucky.
Games and contests were enjoyed
by all, after which lovely gift was
presented to the honored couple.
Dainty refreshments were served
at the close of the evening.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-05
PAGE FIVE

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Dirty rugs !? Clean your rugs and
upholstery with Keel Cleaner. No
rinsing, wipihg. Try Keel today.
Beaverdam hardware. s
Wanted-Double bed complete
with springs. Bluffton phone 22s-W.
tt
For sale Special price on I room
duplexed ssmi-modern southern type
income house with large lot and
basement. Garage, fruit and shade
trees, grapes, shrubbery, nice lawn.
G. d. Barae, IA E. jefferson. A. D.
Gratz, broker.
For sale-Duncan Phyffe drop leaf
table like new; extends to 76 inches.
Reasonable. Mrs. Boyd Clapper, 7
miles south on Hancock-Allen county
line road and i mile west.
For saie-Man's bicycle, English
style, good condition SIS. Fred ii.
Martin, 40 w. Elm st. Phone 501-W.
Help wanted-Aggressive sales
man to work out of local store sell
ing various lines Of merchandise.
Good opportunity for the right man.
Cali Bluffton phone ss9-W.
For sale-19Ss Allis Chalmers w.
G. tractor, good condition; also
Bready garden tractor, new. Bluffton
Farm Equipment Co., f. Elm st.
For sale H. P. electric motors.
Bluffton Farm Equipment Co, +.
Elm st.
Lawnnower grinding. G. +. Young,
Biuffton phone PAT. q
For sale--Zeiss Ikon Tenax
camera; + 3.5 lens; shutter / second
to 1900 second. Reasonable. Harry
Minck, 152 S. Lawn Ave.
For sale White enameled ice re-
frigerator, good condition; Little
Wonder tractor pIows, good shape.
Ira Kimmel, | mile south and &
mile west Of Orange Center.
Wanted Experienced tractor OPP
orator wants work from June s to
IS. Marion Marquart on Dennis
Brauen farm.
Mrs. Lillian McConnaughey, 240
College Ave-, representative, Real
Silk Hosiery Co, Inc. Bluffton phone
480-W.
For $ al e--McCormick-D -Deering
separator. Cloyce Kidd, phone 625-W.
For sale-15 months old Jersey
heifer; 300 lb. steer; also two-section
spring tooth harrow. Noah Bader-
fischer, IL miles north of Beaver
dam.
Lost-A SO bin on Main street.
Saturday which a little girl had
saved to buy a Bible. Finder please
return to News office.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Q. G. Hursey and
family of South Main street spent
the week. end visiting relatives in
Johnstown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Zuercher.
jerome, Helen and Edith Zuercher
spent last Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Morris Morton and family at Muncie,
Ind.
Mr.. and Mrs, Ed Himmel and
family of Ft. Wayne visited Miss
Sarah Amstutz, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ramseyer and
Jean and John Ramseyer of Column
bus spent the week end at the
Manages home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. A. Wiebe and
daughter Judith Ann of Willard
spent the week end with Mrs. Wiebe's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin stet-
tier and attended Bluffton college
commencement activities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Stearns of
Spring street visited at the home of
Mrs. Sadie Stearns and daughters
Misses Erma and Mamie Stearns of
Upper Sandusky, Sunday and attend
ed a family reunion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Moore. re-
Gently married, visited over the week
end at the home Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Stearns of Spring
street. They left Monday for their
home in Chicago,
Forrest Basinger of the navy is
at his home here on leave.
Edward Blakesley of Ft. Wayne,
a former Bluffton resident, spent
Memorial day visiting here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gettles and
Mr.. and Mrs. James Griffith spent
the latter part Of last week on
motor trip to Wellston and Ports
mouth where they visited relatives.
George Gable of Upton, Okla, a
former Bluffton resident visited
relatives here over Memorial day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Gable had as
their guests on Memorial day: Mrs.
Bessie Fletcher, New Hudson, Mich;
Mrs. Sarah Myers, Detroit; Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Bach, Toledo; Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Gable and Alonzo Myers
of Findlay; Albert Myers, Mt. Cory;
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Edwards, Jr.,
and son Mike, Lima; Mr.. and Mrs.
Karl Gable and daughter Janis, Mrs.
Ray Campbell daughter Raelene and
son Arlen of Bluffton.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1947-06-05
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A 3,o0o-Mile Ride


MEN have done strange things
Iva to hold their jobs. Marcus
Whitman rode a horse from Oregon
to Boston, a distance of 5000 miles
to hold his,
Whitman was a doctor who start
ed doing missionary work among
the Indians of the Oregon region In
1885. After seven years, he received
word that his mission was to be
abandoned. Since he wanted the
situation explained personally to
the mission board at Boston, he
mounted his horse on October 3,
1912, and, together with Asa Love-
Joy, started ride that did not end
until spring of the following year.
They had to 60 south by round
about route to avoid hostile Indians
along the usual way which was
through South pass. BY way Of Fort
uintah in Utah, then away down
into New Mexico to Taos and Santa
Fe, they then followed the Santa Fe
trail to Bent's Fort on the Arkansas.
Several times they lost their way
and barely escaped freezing to
death. Whitman was nearly drowned
swimming his horse across the Col
orado river. Their supply Of food
ran out and they had to kill their
pack mules to keep from starving.
Whitman eventually reached Bos-
ton, March 30, and convinced the
Al II
was needed in Oregon. Many credit
Whitman's ride with saving Oregon
from abandonment 70 the British
colonizers.
O Western Newspaper Union.