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Arizona sun., 1948-12-31
walter BUTTON GOES HUNTING
BY JOHN SHARDA

II only he would see one rabbit
Just one. Close enough to get
shot. But none appeared.
He was nearing the car now. Hi
spirits had fallen to a new low. Hi
footsteps had slowed considerable
as he anticipated the tongue lash
ing which awaited him at home
Emma was not always an under
standing wife. The most disconcert
ing fact was that this expedition
had not been his idea. Emma wa
responsible but Walter knew that /
was he who would suffer. At leas
he'd get to rest little as he drov
home.
He was within few feet Of tn
car when he stopped dead still. Tn
sight that met his eyes was re
markable one.
For gosh sakes!" he exclaimed
Seated on the seat of his car wa
rabbit! A real, live rabbit tina
eyed Walter with surprise, but Ger
tainly not with fear. It evidentl.
had hoped In the car through tn
open door.
Walters hand shook as he raiset
his gun. This was his big chance
he told himself. He mustn't muf
it! Then he lowered his weapon a
he realized that a blast of sho
would ruin his car.
1--we got to get that bunny out o
the car" he muttered. ''Then II
shoot him." His day wouldn't hAv'
been spent in vain, after all.
Cautiously he inched forward
Mustn't scare the rabbit.
'Shoo!" said Walter. The rabbi
didn't stir. If anything, it settlee
down more leisurely on its launches
This infuriated Walter. Stepping
closer he lunged at the bunny. Thi!
time it moved, and fast. But Wal
ter swung into action also. With 1
jerky motion he brought the gun t
his shoulder Sighting rapidly, h
fired. AS he picked himself off thu
ground he glimpsed the white boil
of the rabbits tail as it bouncet
unhurt toward the corn field.
There goes my rabbit" Waltsi
walled. He stamped upon the grounG
with rage. Suddenly sound Of es
Gaping air drew his attention.
He gaped with open eyes at hi!
left front tire. It was sinking rap
idly. Numerous small holes showed
only too clearly what had happened
Walter went to the trunk ans
brought out a jack and tire tools
Wearily he sat down on the running
board to rest.
It had been a trying day.
Arizona sun., 1948-12-31
GEM SESSION

Twinkle, Twinkle - Everybody 8
collecting rhinestone jewelry. When
you see how divine those Poor
Mans Diamonds look with the
prom formals in Calling All Girls,
you'll know why. Choker neck
laces, bracelets and earrings are
the favorites. You like to fasten
rhinestone clips to your black suede
ballerinas, too.
Borrowed Brooches - You're all
borrowing mothers cameo brooch,
and, if you're lucky, she has a
large one with a diamond hanging
like a pendant around the cameo
lady's swan like neck. You make
: sure it has a good safety catch;
then you wear it to schoolwith your
Gibson blouse and swirling, long
skirt. Next thing you know, they're
describing your outfit in the school
papers.
Honestly, our bark is worse than
our bite. Or, as the little dog said
when he wiped his paws, on sand
paper, Rough, rough!"
Arizona sun., 1948-12-31
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Arizona sun., 1948-12-31

EMMA BUTTON laid aside the
A. sweater she was knitting and
cleared her throat. Her husband.
Walter, instantly snapped to atten-
ton. His lean frame had been COM
fortably sprawled in his favorite
chair, but now he was sitting up
straight.
1--WE could save lot Of money on
our meat bill" began Emma, ''if
you'd get out and do some hunt
ing" Walter remained silent. He
was accustomed to being mildly
startled by his wife's remarks.
''Zeke Smith goes hunting nearly
every Saturday." she continued.
"And he always comes home with
two or three rabbits. Sadie says
they save a right smart amount
each week."
Walter thought it was time he
said something. 1--WE never done
any hunting, Emma. Zeke's been
doing it all his life.'''
''Humph!" Emma snorted. You
can learn, can't you? And there's
a perfectly good shotgun rusting
Arizona sun., 1948-12-31
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You'll be surprised how quickly and
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Arizona sun., 1948-12-31
London Tobacco Shops
Feuture Women's Pipes

Some of the more enterprising
London tobacconists have begun
to feature women's pipes of at
tractive design with slender stems
and half-sized bowls. It is admit
ted that not many of the new pipes
have been sold, but the shopkeep-
ers reason that if the cigarette
famine continues more women
will turn to pipe smoking.
Arizona sun., 1948-12-31

some game.
his eye to see the handsome reflec-
ton he made in the mirror. Not
bad at all, he thought.
Emma caught sight Of him
through the open doorway as he
was preening himself. ''My. my"
she intoned sarcastically, "aren't
you the sportsman, though" Her
husband hung his head in silence.
A fiery blotch Of red appeared at
his neck and rose rapidly upward
until it covered his countenance. He
attempted to beat hasty retreat,
but Emma wasn't finished,
IF I were you, Walter Button,
I'd wait until I brought home some
big game before l started play-act-
in in front of mirror" This pow
erful verbal blast shook Walter Wis.,
IDLY.
Finally he managed to blurt, II
guess I'll go to bed. Got to get up
early in the morning." Upstairs he
scrambled at reckless pace.
Saturday morning dawned bright
and cold. A light snow had fallen.
Walter bounded out of bed with un-
usual vigor when the alarm sound
ed. Its a wonderful day to go
hunting" he said as he peered out
the window. Without waiting to
h4 h,rx~ II 1xS
and stole downstairs.
Quickly he fixed himself break
fast of bacon and eggs and coffee.
While he gulped the food he thought
about the adventure which lay
ahead. Maybe he'd get half doz-
en- rabbits! Perhaps a pheasant!
Why hadn't he gone hunting be-
fore, he asked himself. This was
a real herman sport.
The sun was just weak, red ball
in the eastern sky as Walter headed
his little pre-war coupe toward the
city limits. About two miles out.
he found the corn field which was
to be the scene of his debut as a
modern nimrod. He parked the car
carefully just off the road in a lit
tie grove of trees. He clambered
out, laden with shotgun, knapsack,
binoculars and great quantity OF
shells which were distributed among
his pockets. He gave the car door
a nudge but it failed to shut. How
ever, rather than set down his bur-
dens he disregarded it. The snow
had stopped. It wouldn't hurt to
leave the car door open.
Off across the field he started, his
head held high and shoulders
squared. If only Emma could see
him now!
The corn field looked extremely
long, but Walter wasn't daunted:
The bigger the field, the more rab-
bits there would be, he figured with
logic. He wondered idly i. if he'd be
able to carry all his furry victims
back to the car in one trip.
By the time he was half way to
the end of the field, the bitterly cold
wind had chilled him to the bone
His gun had grown surprisingly
heavy and it was an effort to move
his feet. But still he plodded on.
The corn stalks lay like white
branches on the uneven soil. And
as yet, no rabbits had appeared.
Not a single one. They're probably
all down at the end of the field,
thought Walter.
But at the end of the field, there
were no rabbits. Nor did he en-
counter any on the way back. When
he finally observed the car in the
distance, Walter felt as though he
had tramped a thousand miles.
What will I tell Emma?" he
asked himself out loud. She would
scarcely believe that he hadn't even
seen a single rabbit. Instead, she'd
accuse him Of being a poor shot, or
Of forgetting to load his gun. Hast
lily he checked. Yes, it was loaded.
Arizona sun., 1948-12-31

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Arizona sun., 1948-12-31

WG0hAys
away up in the attic because no.
body uses it," She was referring
to weapon of questionable age
and condition that Walter had been
given by his grandfather
But I'd have to buy a hunting
license" demonstrated Walter,
weakly. He saw his line of defense
being methodically torn down by
his wife.
Emma regarded him deliberate
ly. lone little cotton-tail rabbit
would more than pay for license.
Walter surrendered. He might as
well make the best of it now.
Eyes, that's true" he agreed.
"And the exercise might do me
good"
''Of course it would, dear" EN-
ma beamed. AS usual she had
emerged the victor. 'Today's
Thursday, why don't you 60 Satur-
day?" she queried. Emma was not
one to put things off once she had
made up her mind.
That's awfully soon," said WAL
ter, even though he knew it wouldn't
do much good to stall. "I'll have
to give the gun a thorough clean
ing and buy some Shells"
Emma glared at him. "You can
think of more silly excuses" she
scoffed. Nov let's hear no more
about it. Come Saturday. (here she
paused significantly you're going
hunting!" With these parting words
she bundled UP her knitting and
stalked haughtily out of the room.
AS Walter heard her heavy foot
steps echoing up the stairs he adj
dressed himself to the empty room.
We'll, that's that" He, too, went
upstairs to find solace in a good
nights sleep.
The next day. after work, Walter
went up to explore the attic. He
found the shotgun standing in
well-cobwebbed corner. It was COW
cred with thick coat of dust, and
in spots it had begun to rust. Wal
ter shook his head sadly. Never
theless, he carried it downstairs and
set to work. Emma nodded ap-
proval.
When he had finished, Walter
could not help being a little proud
of his efforts. The gun cleaned
from the tip of the barrel to the end
of the stock.
In spite of himself, Walter began
to feel somewhat excited. This was
his first hunting trip and he intend
ed to make it a successful one.
On his way home from the office
that afternoon he had stopped in at
the hardware store to get some
shells. The proprietor had been
most helpful, Walter thought. Not
only had he advised him concerning
the proper type of ammunition, but
he had recommended a particular
corn field where, according to him,
the rabbits were incredibly plenti-
full.
Later that evening, Walter sur
veyed himself in front of the full
length mirror in the hall. He had
donned some khaki trousers which
he had bought year ago at war
surplus store but had never worn.
A green jacket and red cap COM
pleted his costume. He practiced
aiming the gun at imaginary tar
gets, glancing out of the corner of
Arizona sun., 1948-12-31

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Arizona sun., 1948-12-31
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FICTION
Corner
Corner

Walter wasn't the hunting type but encouraged by his wife, he
decided try his luck He thought he quite fetching figure in
the toes he rugged u but unfortunately he learned thot
needs thon appearance to bag some 9ome
Arkansas State press., 1948-10-01
with
SEEM STARS DOLORES Fl; S,s;
CALVIN

NEW YORK CITY, CNS)-BIRTH OF A SONG: Now
adays ongwrter who forever the of New Yo
sidewalks hoong and down Broadway plug their numbers
are getting pretty angry at the boysnew to the gamewo
think there's killing" in writing hit Well there is:
IF it bounces to the top. If it doesnthas all cumyou
will be on the pavements the rest of your life.
But the boys really saltytoo youngsters" new
guys with old deasare hanging around standing way
when big contract suddenly appears youngsters
get to the big first sell him nothing put very
bad mood for the oldmers Whove waiting
weeks And if these youngsters by chance mind YOU get
going the right channel and actually get song over there's
no telling how many fits old plugger will Right
the market is flooded with speciality revvas Any
thing that good 20 years ago good today- we're
follow the AL Joson trend SO the songwrers are pretty
busy What they can't whip up that's really ancient they
write in that style 1t makes difference whether their tai
ents sway that way The important thing ode stuff is
commercial NOW. SO the boys arens taking any chances
they're busting off their long list of dowes giving them
bright new titles, and are going to market
In other words the of Joson gone their heads
las well as hs) They're out to make million bucks on
simple tune that clicks And they keep passing hat
around with the songshees in it, until out
Many will miss the boat. the commercial strain Of
ode numbers will out long before songwrers get in all
their bids But the changes whether for better
or worse the puggers will be the first know it For the
buzzng right Broadway Row A nubieber ,t 4,-
uie hnt that he's looking for type song There be
mad gold rush to produce it The publisher signs I'D with
one OF the underfed characters who and the
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writers on its trail before the broadcast is over .
INCIDENTALLY Nat Cole will leave his honevnoon
mansion to come east to play the Click this week
Two years exactly Nat refused perform at the Click lin
Philadelphia Pa because they chose segregate their Gus.
toners and in allow Negroes at all After arg
Jung the issue Nat and the Trio smaller club and
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rers Will be seated as patrons-aong with the of the
crowd ....
Arkansas State press., 1948-10-01
THINGS THAT Interest WOMEN
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by BESSIE F. BELL

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Arkansas State press., 1948-10-01

Dissolve rennet tablet by crush
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mixing to smooth paste. Add
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" for a te,o seconds only. Pour at
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ITO use unsweetened chocolate.
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Cool. Add to remainder OF cream
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Arkansas State press., 1948-10-01
Pay Your Poll Tax

as a consultant.
DIR. Dubois, who along with Mr.
White and Mrs. Mary Mcleod
Bethune. served as consultant
at the founding conference Of the
United Nations in San Francisco
in 1915, expressed disapproval of
the acceptance of the invitation
to again be represented Partici-
patton. he charged ties us in
with the reactonary, war mon
gering colonial imperialism of
the present administration
This memorandum, which cri-
ticized the Association and de-
tailed the authors objections, was
in the hands of a reporter the
next morning and was published
the following morning-four days
before the board had a chance to
consider it. At the board meeting
on September 10, DR.. Dubois de-
MED releasing his statement to
the press. He added, however,
that he would have confirmed the
report had he been queried by
the newspaper.
Arkansas State press., 1948-10-01
Dubois Dismissal
Draws Criticism
From Progressives

c. B. Baldin. secretary OF the
Progressive Party, this week join
ed Henry Wallace and Paul Robe
son in criticizing the dismissal Of
Dr. w. z. B. Dubois from his post
as research director of the MAJ
CP for his support of Wallace's
presidential candidacy.
Baldwin said that ION the be-
half Of the entire Progressive
Party I express my shock at the
summary dismissal Of DR. Dubois
for exercising his rights as free
American"
Earlier Wallace, addressing 10,
900 persons at Wrigley Field, said
that the firing Of DR.. Dubois is
a tragic example of how Ameri-
can fascism is creeping into all
facets of our life"
Arkansas State press., 1948-10-01

that would enslave Negro people
throughout the world while pay
ing lip service to democracy at
heme."
Describing the 80 year old
scholar as ''the most forceiul
spokesman OF the rise of the COM
man of the American Negro,
Robson praised him for working
out the historic NAACP petition
to the United Nations, pointing
out Americas role in depressing
the Negro people OF this country
while pretending to espouse the
cause of American democracy a
broad
This patriarch Of the Negro
people VIII not he sllenced.n
Arkansas State press., 1948-10-01

omher 7 and addressed jointly to
Walter White, secretary, and the
board of directors, Dr. Dubois,
the Associations director of spec
ial research, said he was unable
to comply with Mr.. Whites re-
quest to attend small meeting
Of staff and board members to
discuss matters likely to come up
at the Paris meeting to which the
NAACP secretary was being sent
Arkansas State press., 1948-10-01

were printed and sold by them.
this would make one shelf $40 miles
long.
The Bible Is the best selling book
b the world. No other book is in its
class.
Not 10 know the Bible Ii not to
know the most widely read book
In the werld. The American Bible
society publishes II In only 167
languages, but parts Of II have
been translated into as many
o. 1000 languages and dialects.
Arkansas State press., 1948-10-01
College Opens
vesper Season

Philander Smith College opens
the l948-49 Vesper Season Sun
day with DIR, M, Lafayette Harris,
president, delivering the principal
address. Music will be furnished
by the vested choir under the di-
rection of Mrs. NJ r.. Smith with
Stanley Tate at the organ. The
Vespers Season this year features
some of the most outstanding Ma
tional leaders and the services are
designed as an hour Of high in
spiration for the Greater Little
Rock Community, Everyone is in
vited to arrange his schedule to
share his Sunday afternoon in
the Vesper Hour. A special invi-
tation is extended to the opening
service at 4 p. m at the Wesley
Chapel Sunday.
Arkansas State press., 1948-10-01

Declaring that Or. Dubois was
dismissed because of his cour-
ageous stand Oh behalf Of the
colonial peoples Of the world,
Wallace said that Or Dubois
thus takes his place alongside o.
Their American scholars who have
felt the axe OF reaction because
they have proclaimed their faith
Arkansas State press., 1948-10-01

n The working philosophy OF the
Progressive Party"
Speaking even more strongly,
Robson told the Chicago aud
fence that 1t was Dr. Dubois
who refused TO permit the NAA
CP TO be utilized as tool for the
Truman Administration in the
T. secution Of a foreign policy
Arkansas State press., 1948-10-01

WlSe--that pile OF
Bibles and tesla
lments would be 20
miles high. In l947
that firm put opt
the astonis h In Z
total Of 9,3l0, 439
Bibles, testaments
or portions, During
the first l25 years
of the society's ex-
istence, 305,579,2 pit
CsA.~
Arkansas State press., 1948-10-01

The answer to that question Is
both. Yes. you may actually
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Alaska pies are exceptionally
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Rennet ice cream gives your pie
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genuine old.fashioned flavor and
pure-cream texture. Pack It quick
ly into a pre-baked, cooled pie
crust, and spread II thlckly with a
FUZZY meringue. Slip It under a
hot boiler flame for Just long
enough to brown the surface Of the
meringue - then serve immediate
ly. The last-minute preparation -
filing with ice cream, spreading
with meringue. and browning -
takes no more than ten minutes
And you can't fail to hit the Jack.
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Alaska Pie.
Chocolate Alaska Pic
rennet tablet
tablespoon cold water
Y cup sugar
z cup cocoa. mot Dutch process)
2 cups light cream
= teaspoons vanilla
1 cooled, baked s. q 0" Pie shell
Meringue
Arkansas State press., 1948-10-01

OF an intra-officc memorandum
assailing the NAACP's acceptance
of an invitation to send repre-
sentative to Paris to serve as a
censultant to the U, S delegation
nj the General Assembly OF the
United Nations, the NAACP
board of directors passed a mo-
ton declaring that it will not be
in the best interest OF the Asso-
citation to continue the employ
ment of DR. w. +. p Dubois as
staff member beyond the term
Of his present contract" which
expires on December 81. The
boards action, NAACP president
Arthur b Spingarn said, was taxi
en- with deep regret
In a memorandum, dated Sept