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Smyrna times., 1947-02-27
NEW
All AWARDS
Program To Encourage Mem
bers To Gain Home
making knowledge
BOYS OR GIRLS ELIGIBLE

Announcement has been made of
brand new national All home
improvement awards program for
1947. Among the programs OBJ
jectives are to encourage club
members to gain knowledge of
principles and materials involved
in making the home more attrac-
tive and convenient at minimum
cost; develop skill in painting and
simple carpentry, and plan home
improvements for beauty, comfort,
health, privacy and safety in keep
ing with the needs of every MEM
ber of the family. Participants
will demonstrate to others what
has been learned relative to home
furnishings, arrangements and in
terror decorating practices. Both
boys and girls who are bona fide
members working under the super
vision of the Extension Service and
enrolled this year in All home
improvement project or activity
may participate. Merit awards on
county, state and national levels
are provided by Sears-Roebuck
Foundation. County winners will
receive silver medals of honor. The
state winners award is an educa-
tional trip to the National 4-H
Club Congress, Chicago, next No
vember. Eight selected state win
ners will each receive the national
award of a 100000 college schol-
arship. County club agents will
furnish complete information re-
garding this new program.
Smyrna times., 1947-02-27
Death of Mrs. SalIie b. Gooding

Mrs. Sallie B. Goding, age 81
years, of Clayton, died at her late
residence on February 20. She
was the daughter of Samuel
Wright of New Jersey and Rachel
Webb of Delaware. Funeral SER
vices We're held on Sunday, Feb. %
at 2 PM from the FAIRIES Funeral
Chapel with Rev. R. w. Kirwan in
charge and interment in the Odd
Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna. She
was the widow of the late William
L. Gooding, Sr. and the following
children survive: James B. Good
ing, Deale, Md; William L. Good
ing, Clayton; Thomas Gooding,
Margarita, Canal Zone; Samuel w.
Gooding, Clayton; Miss Annette
Gooding, Clayton; and Mrs. David
L. Money, Delaware City; one sis
ter, Miss Annie w. Wright, Phila-
delphia.
Smyrna times., 1947-02-27
Death of Mrs. Ida May Hart


Mrs. Ida May Hart, age 81 years
of near Clayton, died at her late
residence on February 25. She
was the daughter of Edward Hurd
of Maryland and Susie Kemp of
Hartly. Funeral services will be
held today (Thursday) February
27 at 2 PM from her late residence
near Blackiston's with Rev. R. w.
Kirwan in charge and interment
was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery
at Smyrna. She is survived by her
husband William Hart, ST., of near
Clayton, and the following chill
dren: William Hart, Jr., Philadel-
phia; Mrs. Mabel Acres, Cedar
vile, N. J.; Mrs. Bertha Byed,
Svendale, Pa; Mrs. Louise Breed
ing, Clayton; George Hart, Smyr-
ma; Homer Hart, Clayton; Lewis
Hart, Kenton; Charles Hart, Mill
ington, Md; Robert Hart, Jr.,
Clayton. She is also survived by
the following brothers and sisters:
Arthur Hurd, Smyrna; George
Hurd, Colts, Md; Charles Hurd,
Brenford, and Mrs. Nolie Clough,
Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1947-02-27
URGE WOMEN TO
JOIN LEGION
Four ClassificatiOns Now Ell
igible For Membership
In Auxiliary
MEETING ON MARCH 8

Scores of women in this COM
munity have recently become elig-
ible to membership in the Amer
lean Legion Auxiliary and many
more will become eligible as soon
as the veterans in their families
join the American Legion. An in
vitation is extended to all eligible
women to come to the next meet
ing on March 3 at the home of
Mrs. Harry Turner on Market
Street. -Four classifications of wo-
men now eligible for membership
are: % Mothers, wives, sisters
and daughters of members of the
Legion. (2) Mothers, wives, sis
ters and daughters of persons who
lost their lives in either World War
I or World War II. 90 Mothers,
wives, sisters and daughters of
veterans of either war who have
died since honorable discharge
from war service. az Women who
themselves were enrolled in the
armed forces in either war. All
members of the armed forces be-
came eligible to the Legion upon
the surrender of Japan and many
have enrolled in advance of their
return home. The women of their
families are eligible as soon as the
service man becomes a Legion
member but not before. Mrs. Wal
| ter Downes, president of the Aux
inary, emphasized the need for all
women in this area who are elig-
ible to join this great organization
to respond to the call and become
active members and work side by
side with the Legion.
Smyrna times., 1947-02-27
LOCAL BOARD OF EDUCATION
ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS

The regular monthly meeting of
the Board of Education was held
on Wednesday evening, February
10. DR.. C. ]. Prickett, president
of the Board, presided. The use of
the Colored School Assembly room
by st. Johns Lodge, No. Z, on Feb
ruary 21, and March 81 was unan-
imously approved. The Board also
unanimously approved the holding
of two days of School in the John
Bassett Moore High School by the
Kent County Agricultural Exten-
sion Service on February rs and
26. These classes will meet from
10 a. m. to 8 80 p. m. on each day
in an assigned location within the
Smyrna times., 1947-02-27
C. ]. PRICKETT
TAKES OFFICE
Town Council Holds Meeting
For Reorganization Af-
ter Election
ENDORSE BOY SCOUTS

The reorganization meeting of
the Town Council was called to
order by Mayor S. Creadick Ennis
at 8 PM February 25. Mayor En-
mis- administered the oath of Office
to the newly-elected Mayor Clar-
ence ]. Prickett, M. D. Mayor
Prickett gave a brief talk to the
Council, after which he was pre-
sented with large bouquet of
flowers from his admirers, friends
and supporters. Mayor Prickett
then administered the oath of Of
fee to the reelected Councilmen
Henry T. Price and Henry R. Shap-
ley. Henry T. Price was unanim-
ously elected secretary of the
Council. Harry j. Lower was
elected Treasurer by the Council.
Grant Garis was elected Assessor
by the Council. Committees to be
appointed by Mayor, postponed un-
til next meeting. Ralph G. FAIRIES
in speech expressed appreciation
of the Council for the long and
faithful service rendered to the
Town by S. Creadick Ennis as
Councilman and Mayor. Former
Mayor Ennis was presented gift
from the members of Council and
Town Manager. The resignation OF
William Kenworthey as member OF
local Board of Health was received
and accepted. The Council ac.
cepted the election boards report
of the recent Town Election-fron
Judge of Election, Edgar Frazier
A petition for street light on East
Street between Commerce and Mt
Vernon Streets was received an6
approved. The Mayor and Council
went on record endorsing the Boy
Scout Movement and would like al
citizens to contribute to the drive
for funds for Boy Scouts.
Smyrna times., 1947-02-27
Twenty-Five Attend Tea

Mrs. G. Harvey Wright enter
tanned at tea last Saturday from
three until five in honor of her
daughter-in-law, Mrs. George D.
Wright. AS it was Washington's
Birthday, the table decorations
were red and white highlighted by
a centerpiece with miniatures OF
George and Martha Washington
Mrs. Wright was assisted by Mrs
Norman Coleman, Mrs. William
Wroten, Mrs. Mary w. Eley and
Miss Sarah Ellen Wright. Twenty
five attended.
Smyrna times., 1947-02-27
Woman's Society Meets

The regular meeting of the Wo-
mans Society of Christian Service
was held at the Asbury Methodist
Church Friday evening, Feb. 21
The president, Mrs. John L. John
son presided. No program was
held as Mrs. Arthur Short, leader
of Circle No. 1 and chairman OF
the evenings program was unable
to attend. The business meeting
was in charge of the president. A
budget similar to the one adopted
last year was adopted.
Smyrna times., 1947-02-27
Celebrate Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas R. Moffitt
celebrated their fiftieth wedding
anniversary Monday at their home
in Smyrna. Monday night a re-
ception was held in their honor at
the Wayside Inn. Mrs. Moffitt is
the former Miss Ella Brothers of
Smyrna. Their wedding took
place in Dover on February "a
1897. They have always lived near
Smyrna. The celebrants have five
children: Mrs. G.. w. Holden, Mrs
John C. Wick, and Mrs. Catherine
Moffitt, all of Wilmington; Mr.. Ar
thur Mofitt, Smyrna, and Mr.
Reese Moffitt, Smyrna. They have
three grandchildren.
Smyrna times., 1947-02-27
Smyrna Wedding Saturday

Miss Betty Jane Cook, daughter
of Mrs. William j. Cook of Kenton,
and the late Mr.. Cook, will be mar
ried to Guy M, Edmondson, Jr.,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edmondson of
Smyrna at st. Peters Episcopal
Church, Saturday, March 1 at 2
PM. Miss Cooks only attendant
will be Miss Lorraine Pleasanton
and James Edmondson, brother of
the bridegroom will be best man.
The bride will be given in marriage
by her brother, Allen Cook. The
wedding music will be played by B.
Stimson Carrow.
Smyrna times., 1947-02-27
WESLEYAN Methodist Church

Rev. Joseph Kephart, pastor of
the Wesleyan Methodist Church
announces services for the follow
ing week: Wednesday night, pray
er meeting at 7.30 o'clock. Sunday
School on Sunday at 10 AM; morn
ing worship at IL PM; song and
evangelistic service at 7.30. Mon
day night, Missionary Society will
meet at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Irving Cox.
Smyrna times., 1947-02-27
Grange Announces Meeting

The Smyrna Grange will hold a
business meeting Thursday even
ing at PM. Harold McGrath,
Master, will preside. Mrs. Helen
Deakyne will be in charge of the
lecture hour. Final plans will also
be discussed for the anniversary
dinner Thursday, March 6 in the
Goth Century Club. The feature of
the evening will be the presenta-
tion of an old time minstrel show.
The committee on arrangements
consists of Mrs. Gladys B. Johnson,
Mrs. Edna Dukes and Mrs. Flor
ence Heinold
Smyrna times., 1947-02-27
STATE INSURANCE REPORT
Death Benefit Payments in Della
ware Increase i'm 1916

Delaware families received S3,-
$4,000 in life insurance death
benefit payments during 1946, COM
pared with $3,78O,O0O in the previ-
Gus year and S7,319,0O0 in 1914,
the Institute of Life Insurance re-
ported yesterday. "The death
benefit payments in this state last
year were made under 4,989 poll
icies, compared with 5,403 policies
in the previous year and 5,804 pol
icies in 1914" the Institute report
ed. "Of the aggregate 1916 pay
ments in the state, $2,627, 900 was
under 992 ordinary policies; $685.
900 was under 294 group life insur-
ance policies; and $797, 900 was un-
der 3,703 industrial insurance pol
icies. i
Smyrna times., 1947-02-27
HOmemakers Club

Members of the Kenton Home
makers Club held their annual
luncheon at the Dinner Bell Inn,
Dover, Tuesday, February Is, 1947,
then attended matinee. The next
meeting of the club will be held at
the home of Mrs. S. Urban on
Thursday, February 81, at 200
o'clock PM.
Smyrna times., 1947-02-27

school. These classes will be at
tended by the Adults of our Rural
Areas interested in Dairy Feeding
and Management. Applications by
all interested in the Van Gasken
Scholarship should be made at
once by letter addressed to Super
intendent George w. Wright
Graduates of the local high school
including the class of 1947 are elig-
ible. Under the terms of the will
making the scholarship available,
the award may be made to any
graduate attending an Institution
of High Learning with preference
to be given to women desiring to
study medicine.
Smyrna times., 1947-02-27
Sugar Stamp SO Valid

Sugar-Spare Stamp SO is good
for five pounds, through March
31st. A new stamp, good for 10
pounds, will be validated April 1st
to cover both home canning and
regular home use. The OPA Sugar
Branch Office for this area is locat-
ed at 137 w. Mt. Royal Ave, Bal
timore l, Maryland
Smyrna times., 1947-02-27
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Mrs. May F. Long, ", Died at Her
Late Residence February 2S

y
Mrs. May F. Long, age IL years
of Smyrna died at her late resi-
dence on the DUPONT Boulevard on
February %. She was the daugh-
ter of Berien Grant of New Jersey
and Nancy P. Start of Smyrna
Funeral services were held on
Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 2 PM at
the FAIRIES Funeral Chapel with
Rev. Robert e. Green in charge
and interment was in the Odd Eel
lows Cemetery, Smyrna. She was
the widow of the late Richard E.
Long and is survived by the fol-
lowing children, Richard G.. Long,
Smyrna and a granddaughter, Miss
Mary Lucia Long of Smyrna, and
the following brothers and sisters;
Mrs. Anna Brown, Philadelphia;
Earl w. Grant, Brunswick, Ca;
Mrs. Leonard Schwarz, Dover; ano
William B. Grant, Dover.
Death of John w. Thompson, 78
John w. Thompson, age 7S year.
of Cheswold, died suddenly on Feb
20. He was the son of John B
Thompson of Delaware and Mary
Callahan of England. Funeral ser
vices were held on Sunday, Feb. 2;
at IL AIM at the FAIRIES Funera
Chapel with Rev. Charles Spry O
Cheswold in charge and intermen
in Bethel Cemetery, near Ches
void. He is survived by the fol
lowing children: Mrs. Lyman
Smith, Dover and Mrs. Louise Hol
loway, Ridgefield, N. J., and tn
following brothers and sisters
Frank B. Thompson of Wyoming
and Mrs. George Wright, Atlanta
Ga. He was a member of tn
Cheswold Methodisht Church an
an employee of Richardson an,
Robbins in Dover.
Evening star., 1947-02-15

cOunLeG CHe SlUte uS otito' ~"9''
Patricia Betterlich, IS, 4Ol sth ST. ne.
Bennie Shelpark. 35, 441S 9TH st. ne
and Beatrice Greenberg, 80, New York
David ' Fleming, 21, and Jean snead. 10,
both of,2s46 Knox terrace Sc.
Ralph Rutter, 49,. 2604 Branch aye. Sc
joseph ph' Msleh' e. and E1,ssDsth Ms wirth'
chas5:: s?i'hsaERR kaR:sn 1aars g. s7s
johnnie slaHGhtes s5 1421 1a2.A 4 Bates nw
ssa kssstss s s2e s 7tP ct
Donald axf g aS4 esrro]l ss as 4 a,.;
clsyton Sao1t0l1 Little. st IT,, 81, as5 p St NV;
and Charlotte MaeRiley. 49, 1899 H
James 81; Isl Summer, 81, and Ernestins Little,
Herbert Tbt t05 Dillon. Is ssi g 6 st. s.w,; and
Lorraine Garner; 20, 4s6 x .sn;W.,,,.. s;W,
pe5 esrps e. ssis g. vsa.es
sSlyss is. RSYs bstH Of Fl Faiffsx, TG aaa Ta Aun's
Hansfots IS aS suvsn snd Mary II Law ao 0s
Geraldine Piper. 21, 1133 !2tn 81; nv nv.
Pasl Ts4aiofy bots 81 batimers I'll ens Aa0'esn '
Albert Morrell, -ir., 2s, 5719 lst st; n.y. ~.
and Martha Vaughn, 20, Arlington, va.
Harry Mitchell, jr., 24S Warren st. ne
and Marie Taylor, 49,. S12 Barry pi'
John In Warren, jr., ~. $40 A st: ne; and
Beatrice Wilburn, 81, Pittsburgh Pa,
joseph Polling, 80, and Gertrude Smith.
81, both of Cumberland. Md
John Wheeler, %, 3611 1lth st; nv.
Paul Houchens, %, 1874 North Carolina
ave. se., and Margaret Heddlnss' @4'
Robert May. IS. Orange. Va, and Katie
Francis Butler, II, Rhoadesvills; Va
28. both Of woodbridge, Va.
Gerald strother,. 35, 1927 sherman ave: ave
NV, and Ruth Fletcher, 80, 71s Fark
John Yancey, %. 412 M St. ne. and
Marion Williams, 20. 407 4th St Sc.
Evening star., 1947-02-15

VOL, io:o0-Basso Douglas Beaiiis and
Soprano Andria kulak sing the leads in holars
The Marriage Of Figaro"
W0P, 10:t5-Ann Todd and George Brent
in The Spiral Siairease." in which Miss Todd
portraY mute.
W0P, t0:45-seuetay Of Labor Lewis
IhweIenbach discusses Labor Legislation"
Evening star., 1947-02-15

WMAL, 7:30-Reprsssntativs Joseph ". Mar.
fin, Speaker Of the House Of Representatives,
delivers an address on The Issues Facing the
Eishtisfh Congress"
WN, 8:00-AttrsS June Knight tries Tween.
" Questions"
W0P. 8:00-"1aIk Of the Town stars Cary
Grant.
Evening star., 1947-02-15
Marriage License
AppIicotions

Under d. c. latps couples must
apply for a marriage license on
one day, ,Dait three tul days and
receive the license on the NTH
day. Sundays and holidays are
counted the same as other days.
Evening star., 1947-02-15
on THE AIR TONIGHT.

ON THE AIR T0Nl6h.
VOL. 6:00-1hs Cleveland Symphony W'
ehestra plays Tsehsikowsky's Fifth NmphonY
and William Grant stilrs TN Memoriam.
Wop, 7:i5-jean sablon sings the ffsneh
ballad, Ma Mic"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-22

Roger Bacon wrote a book On
alchemy.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-22

millions, born in New York. Died
Oct. 25, 1924.
1882-OQiver) Max Gardner,
governor of North Carolina, un-
der-secretary of the treasury,
Ambassador to England, beloved
figure, born at Shelby, N. c. Died
sailing for his post, Feb. 6, l947.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-22
|. Garcia, Boxer,
Rushes To Bedside
OF Mother Here

ISmael Garcia, better known as
Terry Lee, one of Florida's lead
ing middleWeight boxers, has ar
rived in Key West to be at the
bedside of his mother, Mrs. Pedro
Perez, who is seriously i'll at her
home, 1873 Porter Place. l. e e,
who halls from Tampa, will stay
here about two weeks.
The young fighter, who was
raised by his mother and his step
father, Pedro Perez, a fireman
here, has won three straight
fights in Sarasota recently. He
knocked out a lad named Ray
Hake about a month ago and
then took on Larry Lynn, 145, OF
Sulphur Springs, in the main ev-
ent of an American Legion fight
card the following week.
A Sarasota sports writer de-
scribes the bout as follows:
Terry Lee, l45-pound Tam
pan, pounded a 10-round decision
over Larry Lynn, 145, of Sulphur
Springs, in the main event of the
American Legion fight card hero
last night before a capacity house
Lee led the bout all the way
with Lynn, bloody from a sixth
round rap on the nose, putting
up a game fight"
Lees third fight, booked as @;
battle for blood" is described a
follows:
"The main hereunder laStcC
less than one-fifth the scheduled
distance. Bobby Dial, l42, of Biz
mingham, Ala, and Terry Lee
IA, of Tampa, mixed it up ant
snapped even blows in the first
but Lee came out fast and caveC
DiaIs knees early in the seconC
and followed it with a couple o
| lullabye raps on the jaw second
before the bell. Dial could no
come out for the third and Lee
took the bout on technlca
knockout.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-22
.IIbmry'S announces
Ncm UndprcOGiing
Com pound For Cars

Albury's Undcrcoating Service,
900 Simonton street, is introduc-
ing tn car owners of Key West a
new product called "FendiX"
which is an automobile under
body protective coating and
sound dcadcner.
This new product is eXpertly
applied by a spray gun made and
used exclusively in the applica-
ton Of this pliable plastic.
Fendlx is a plyable, plastic as
phalt base compound for appLca-
ton under Tenders and underbody
sheet metal. II seals the metal
body Joints against the entrance
of moisture and road chemicals
the causes of rust and corrosion
and forms a continuous coating
approximately 1/l6" in thickness
that resists the abrasive action OF
sand and gravel thrown up by
the tires. In addition, 1t acts as
q sound deadener, eliminating llt
ping of sand and gravel on the
tenders and reducing vibration
Fendlx increases driving pleas
ure. eliminates the cause of mos
suueaks and rattleS. 1t WIN
stands washing and steam clean
ing. Before applying "FendlX
the undcrbody of your car IS hrs
thoroughly and scientifically
cleaned of all dirt, grease, loose
paint and rust scale. The surface
Of the metal is thoroughly DRIED
Fendlx is then sprayed on unde
high air pressure, which drive
the compound into all cracks, cor
ncrs and crcvices, and complele!
covers the entire surface OF all th'
sheet metal with a heavy, protec
tive coating.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-22
City Solons Asked
10 Miami Clubs.
Dinner Tomorrow.

Joe Sirugo, who will be host
to the Miami Tourists ball club
at a spaghetti dinner tomorrow
night at Joe's Spaghetti House,
said today that the entire City
Commission has been invited to
attend, and not just three as he
earlier announced. The event will
start at 8 o'clock.
In addition to Mayor w. w.
Demeritt, Commissioners John
and Louis Carbonell, Albert
Cooper and Hunter Harden have
been extended invitations. Each
of the newspapers circulating in
Key West will be represented and
some of the city ball clubs also.
Joe has arranged to feed 80
persons as a warm-hearted ges-
ture of hospitality and goodwill
toward the Miami team, first
professional ball club to make
Key West its spring training
headquarters.
1t is likely that the managers
of the Red Raiders, Blue Sox,
Trojans and Pirates will attend
as we'll as other leading baseball
figures such as Roy Hamlin, Win
ter League president; Judge En-
rique Esquinaldo, mediator of
the recent Pirate-Raider dispute,
and others.
Leading the Miami club will
be General Manager Jay Cone
and possibly President Tiny"
Parker, along with Manager Dave
Coble.
Entertainment will be provid-
ed by the Big Four" band.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-22
Tie 9se@es Rssssaise

boys get back safe" He leered
diSagreeably.
"I'll bet, jeff thought. 81 want
to have a talk with you"
Cant make it right now"
Coulter glanced at the clock over
the bar. Have to meet man in
five minutes,-it's too important
to miss"
Il see," jeff said slowly. We'll
anyway, Coulter l guess l owe
you some thanks for looking after
my interests. Understand you col
lected $500 in rent from my place.
| can sure use that money"
Here was the out. Coulter could
take it and save trouble. His
stoney poker face gave no indi-
cation Of his decision, but his eyes
flickered coldly.
so can l." he drawled, Reckon
you've made a mistake, Irskine."
jeff stared. He felt he had
known all along what Coulter'S
answer would be yet something
inside him recoiled at the sheer
brazenneSS of the man.
WED better have that talk,
Coulter; you know where to find
me-"
This time Coulter couldn't con-
ceal his surprise. He pushed his
hat back and ran thick stubby
fingers through his grazing hair.
His eyes narrowed.
you Twin out at your old
homer"
why not?-It's my property"
Coulter didn't rise to Jeff's bait.
He flushed but ignored the last
remark. "Livin' there with the
Hardy's?"
That's right"
The older mans sWart face was
taut with suspicion now. "You
know the Hardys somewhere be-
fore?"
Jeff had a diabolical urge to say
eyes, they're old friends, I've
known them for years." That
would give Coulter something to
think about. But picture of Lin
da rose before him, the pinpoints
of anxiety that never left her
eyes, the high spots of color on
Hardy'S wasted cheeks. They had
trouble enough, he wouldn't do
that to them. mo, l just met
them"
He watched Coulter's Shout
ders sag with relief, his lips curl.
"Okay Irskine, We'll have that
falkland soon. I can see you need
to be set straight on a. lot of
things"
ITO be coatinuedl
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1947-03-22
By Cameron 0oekery

suddenly dry; he licked them
carefully before replying. Most
likely in the Red Star Saloon" y.
Thanks. I'll be seeing you"
jeff turned away. He felt con-
tempt and repugnance for this
man who held his job only through
Coulter's intervention. Benson had
discovered Jeff's father shortly
after his death. Undoubtedly he
had read Irskine's unfinished let
ter to his son and repeated the
contents to Coulter. jeff Won
dered why their scheming brains
hadn't told them to destroy the
letter leaving him in complete ig-
norance of his fathers intentions.
Benson Scuttled ahead of him
and Jeff called out IF you don't
mind Ira, I'd like to tell Coulter
of my arrival home myself
The skinny coroner gave no
sign of hearing but he darted into
nearby store and didn't emerge
until jeff had passed, then fol-
lowed him furtiVely.
THE Red Star Saloon was new
L but Jeff found it without diff
ficulty. If the number of men
passing through its swinging doors
was an indication it was easily
the most popular gathering place
in town. Inside, men sat or stood,
drinking beer. playing pool and
poker or watching the others.
Some of them looked UP as jeff
entered. A few faces were family
familiar, most of them strange. He
saw the eyes of several shift from
him to a table at the far end of
the room.
Coulter saw Jeff coming when
he was still yards away. He mo-
toned for the dealer to count him
out of the hand then he got up
and came toward jeff. His shock
was evident.
He hadn't changed, jeff thought,
he's still the same black-hearted
devil and as vicious as a wounded
RATHER. If he's looking for trouble
he'll get it but I'll give him a
chance to save his face first. He
can take it or leave it.
Hello Coulter" he said shortly
Coulter continued chewing a
toothpick. His blue Swallowed
jaws moved slowly as he bit the
wood; his gray eyes ScrutiniZed
jeff. "GiVeS me a start SEEM you
Erskine. We. all thought you was
dead"
Disappointed"
"Now don't be ornery, son.
Pm always glad to see one of our