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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12
BERNE

BERNE - Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard
Archer spent Sunday with the lat
ter's sister, Mrs. Herman Gussel and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Kuhn and
Miss Roma Kuhn, of GAINESVILLE,
spent the weekend with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Kuhn
and attended the dance here Sun
day evening.
Glen Johns and son, Earl, of Tus-
carawas, spent Saturday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Wilma Rucker.
Miss Eunice Horton spent Satur-
day at the home of Mrs. Glenn War
ner and helped butcher.
Mrs. Wilmer Watson and child
rem, of Mt Ephraim, spent day or
two last week with her mother ir
Berne and attended the basketball
game at Harriettsville, Friday night,
Miss Ila Larrick, of Caldwell
route, spent Saturday night with her
aunt, Mary Brown.
Mr. and Mrs Argyll Leasure spent
Sunday afternoon with their aunt
Kate Leasure, who is a patient at
Memorial hospital, in Marietta, suf-
fering with broken hip.
Earl Schell, of Caldwell, spent the
weekend with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Schell and was a caller
in town, Saturday afternoon
Mr.. Dana Swick, of Athens, and
Mrs. Raphael Warner and children
of GAINESVILLE, spent the weekend
with their father, Tom Swick, and
brother, Lewis
Mrs Frank Thompson spent one
night last week with her mother
Mrs. Minerva Fogle, of Caldwell
Mrs. Fogle has been in poor health
the past week.
Miss Irene Horton, of Summer
field route, spent Sunday night with
Miss Dolly Thompson and attended
the dance here
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hesson, OF
Sharon, visited Sunday with the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
! HeSSOn.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12
PLEASANT VALLEY

PLEASANT VALLEY - - H1IS T1vdia
Cant and family el MonGsy GalleS eH evening, dg,a
Shelby Green and family y,it tiSite last
Wednesday. eo,i1v visited
Shelby Green and family fam soS Su9Ssyi Ke2ymit,
Martha Archer ana SGil, hdia Cant
called at the homes of , Lyd1a daaoning' nTa'
and Shelby Green Saturday lev ered and
'i Rabbi Archer, son, Marvin on,;s anu
daughter, Nancy, called 4tornoon on ne~ n
Bates and family, Sunday afternoon, 1,na nn
Robert King and wife ealledf after utl
lydia and Sarah Cant trioay 'i'e
' G. A. Atkinson and wife " Hisa,ea 1sa,,e
Friday " at the home Of w. W; T. far aadne. din.
w. T. Hague was a guese guest III Davis
ner at the home OF hiie''
t john Archer spent part OF pstes lass
week at the home of Lewis A"'o
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12

the past two weeks with her son-ln-
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Rawlette.
Supt. and Mrs. H. M. Ayers were
business visitors at Caldwell Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Schoeppner and
family of Macksburg visited Tues
day with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Schoeppner and attended the
basketball game here.
Robert Henderson, was a dinner
guest Saturday of Dale Schoeppner.
A. w. Lee of Canton spent the
weekend with his daughter, Donna
Jane Lee.
Mrs. Erval Stevens entertained
with a chicken dinner Sunday in
honor of the birthday anniversary
of her husband. Those present were
Paul Neuhart of Newark, Misses
Mary Stevens, Helen Pool and Ell
mer Stevens of Marietta.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Vanfossen,
Freda Cantwell and c. D. Miller Wis
tied Sunday evening with Mr.. and
Mrs. Gaylord Miller of Baileys Mill.
Mr.. and Mrs Ray Thornberry and
Mrs. Raymond Feldner were Mari
eta shoppers Thursday
Floyd Lee, rural mail carrier, has
been on the sick list the past week.
Harry Lee, his substitute, has been
taking his place.
Charles, Ross and Frank Vanfos-
sen were Caldwell visitors Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lallathin and
son, Billie, spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Dale Williams at Pleasant
City.
Dr.. H. L. Duncan was profess
sional caller at the George thinner
man home Sunday night.
S. o. Stevens was taken Friday
to the Parkersburg clinic. He was
accompanied by his son-in-laW and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Linda
mood, of Sycamore Valley.
j. E. Walker was a business Wis
itor in Marietta Friday.
Merle Day of Caldwell spent the
weekend at the Carlos Miller home
Mr.. and Mrs Charley Mantel OF
Lower Salem route, Mr.. and Mrs
Carl Mantel, daughter, Sue, of Mari
eta, visited Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs Alfred Mantel.
Mrs. Julia Ullman, Mrs Lenore
Schott, son, Charles, and Mrs. Ear
Ullman visited the formers brother
Jacob Schramm, Sunday, who is c
convalescent at the home of his sis.
ter, Mrs Kate Best, of Pleasant
Ridge
G. D. Miller has returned home
after a weeks visit with relatives al
! Marietta.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12
HARRIETTSVILLE

HARRIETTSVILLE-Mrs. c. E.
Johanning will entertain the W. S.
G. S. of the Methodist church at her
home Thursday evening, during the
social hour refreshments will be
served.
There will be a sewing machine
clinic held Thursday at the Elk local
high school under the direction of
Miss Ruby Erman, county home de-
monstration agent
Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Schramm, son,
Daniel and c. B. Johanning attended
farm meeting held in the farm
bureau building at Marietta We'd
nesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs H. B. Wetzler of
Byesville visited Sunday evening
with Mrs. Belle Wetzler of Lower
Salem and Bessie Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Ayers had as
dinner guests Sunday: Miss Nora
Ayers of Marietta, Supt. and Mrs.
H. M. Ayers, David Ayers, Mr.. and
Mrs. Burdette Ayers, sons, Kenneth,
and Allen, and Miss Ada Ayers.
Misses Doris Schott, Eleanor Luke
and Harold Baker took the senior
scholarship test at Caldwell Satur-
day.
Charles Schoeppner of Lower
Salem spent the weekend with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Schoeppner.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Hawkins of
Cumberland were dinner guests last
Sunday evening of Supt. and Mrs.
H. M. Ayers.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. Schramm and
son, Daniel, spent Sunday evening
with her mother, Mrs. c. E. Johan-
ming.
Mrs. C. E Johanning returned to
her home Saturday from Alex
andria, Va. where she has visited
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12
BY
Archbishop Bates,
ID. ID.

Oak Hague is assisting John
Bates in hauling natures fertilizer
out of the big barn under the hill
on the Dukes ranch; John is put
ting it on his corn ground. He eX-
poets to grow some prize ears.
The u. S. is soon to discover that
there is no magic in Communism
and socialism. Wealth still has to be
produced by labor and there is no
substitute for individual initiative.
The Zionist movement is not direct
ly a fullfillment of prophecy The
U. U. is trying to create a state
(nation) in Palestine but they Will
not succeed, Christ will establish
this nation This nation He will es-
tablish will be a Jewish nation that
believes in Him.
There are some counties in the
state that are blaming the fox for
everything bad and they are instill-
into our youth hatred of Gods plan
of wild life.
All F. & F. P. A. Noble Chapter
members will have their dogs in
sured. Almost every dog running in
their field trial will be insured and
close watch will be posted as to
where the dogs are at all times.
Fox killers in these parts are liable
to find a sheriff at their elbow and
taken in for trespassing. If you
want to get rid of your rats, keep
your foxes. Fred Stiles has been
loosing chickens, he blames it on a
fox, but he did not state, two or
four footed fox?
ELEVENTH HOUR NEWS. Freddie
Oliver is keeping the show off our
roads. No foxhunting, but dogs
rearing to go. Don't wait until the
eleventh hour to enter your dogs in
the field trials Don't forget to feed
the birds. Willscreek, GPM! stick
to the dictionary and encycly; leave
the dead languages lie and sleep
don't resort to chicanery. Pip, pip
and tally-ho. All the news is in The
Journal. Archbishop J. Bethel Bates,
D. D. L.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12
KENNONSBURe.

UENNONSRIIRG - IhSlt We
hEIe1F01' dranoo meeting Wednesday
night Feb. II, at the Grange ISl Ea
in charge of Worthy Master hu-
gene Ward. snont the
Mrs Louis Lamb, Jr., SpehI ,;e tHe
weekend with Mr.. and MIS- Ao"i'
lamb Sr., of Stockport. ,,o,,
Mr.. and Mrs. William 10 na9 her
and son, Gary, were A TlSl'lii9 Iomes
parents, Mr.. and MRS. ''i"0
THOMPSON, of Olive, Sunday. AL
H. L. Moore has returned W - f1 bic
ron after spending sometime a' iti'
'4 Mr and Mrs. Jimmie Carpenter
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Wes Carpen-
tor At Barnesville, recently,
Wilbur Lashlev and children OF
votar Valley, spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. w. D. Lashley.
Mr., and Mrs. Ellis Long were
bnsiness callers in Cambridge on
Monday. 1ofo,,ver
of Cuyahoga Falls, spent tne "eeA
end with Mrs. Jennie King.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Sell ana ES SOIL
Terry, of Canton, Mr.. ana Mls'
Harold Meighen and daugntels'
Joan, Shirley and Connie, OF 9ales-
vile, Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Lasn-
ley, Jr., and son, Danny, OF Bates-
vile, spent Sunday with their par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. L. R. Lashley,;
Mr.. and Mrs. William Lashiey ana
son, Gary were visitors in the eve
ming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Wyscaryer
entertained the following recently:
Mr.. and Mrs. Jimmie Carpenter
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Long, Mrs. Jen-
ME King, Mr.. and Mrs. Ures Mas
sic and Mr.. and Mrs. R: W. Parks
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Parks
were calling in Caldwell Saturday;
Miss Norma Thompson and
friend, of Olivet, spent Saturday
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Lashley. Mr.. and Mrs. Ronald
Feldner, of Caldwell, were callers
during the evening.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12
CRUM RIDGE

CRUM RIDGE - Visiting at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. l. r. Morri-
son, Sunday evening were Howard
Morrison and daughters, Sally and
Joan, Alta Killer and Cecil Conner,
of Marietta
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Morrison
and daughter, Nancy were visiting
Alta Killer at Marietta, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Archer and
daughters, Alice and Linda, visited
Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. l.. r..
Morrison.
Mrs Madeleine Mallett and son,
Timmy, visited Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. Leona Morrison and
daughter, Nancy
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Morrison
and daughters, Patty, Martha and
Nancy, spent Tuesday evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Wells and
family.
Mrs. Mae Morrison and children,
Dana and Lucille, attended the
basketball game at Harriettsville on
Tuesday evening.
Callers at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Reed Thompson and family on
Saturday night were Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Wells and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Morrison and daugh-
ters, Betty Hayes and Lolo Hines,
of Stafford.
Mrs. Leona Morrison and Mrs.
Columbia Morrison helped Mrs.
Jewell Rossiter quilt one day last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Mallett, of
Alliance, visited his mother, Belle
Mallett, over the weekend
Mr.. Jessie Rossiter visited his
mother, Mrs. Nancy Rossiter, of
Summerfield, over the weekend
Jake Archer, who has been sick,
| is improving.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12
WISE or
OTHERWISE
BY E O. BOND


They say there are four American
parties: Democrat, Republican, Pro-
hibition and cocktail.
If you're not satisfied with the
world, are you satisfied with what
you are doing about it?
What you do speaks SO loudly I
can't hear what you say.
Fate makes our relatives, choice
makes our friends.
Never exceed your rights and they
will soon become unlimited.
We are never SO happy nor SO un-
happy as we imagine.
Nothing is so firmly believed as
what we least know
Following lines of least resistance
is what makes men crooked. .
Diamonds are nothing but hunks
of coal that stuck to their jobs.
| believe more in the goodness of
bad people than I do in the badness
of good people.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12

A group of young people in the
Olive Green community will pre-
sent farce comedy, "An Early
Bird, Friday evening at the Cum
berland high school. Proceeds will
be used to benefit the Olive Green
M. E. church.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12

Will DuuIey's mighty proud of
his big ears! Best crop of corn he's
grown since '3S. And Will, like SO
many other farmers, has plenty OF
reason to be proud of what he raises.
The farmer has always been
keystone in our economic life, and
the key to our national Well-being.
But from where l sit, he's more
important now than ever. He's not
only feeding America-but friends
of America overseas-building
good will for this country at time
when friendship for democracy
most important.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12

The MuSkingum Valley Co-Opera-
tive Dairy Sales Association opened
their new station for Caldwell and
Noble county, Saturday, with Daryl
Buckley as manager.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12

Basketball results: Belle Valley
43, Community 35; Belle Valley %,
Byesville %; and Caldwell II, New
Lexington 81.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12

The Dexter City schools were re-
opened Monday morning after be-
ing closed the past eight days due
to a scarlet fever scare.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12
RRTEFS OF TEN YEARS AGO

Wesley Cunningham, of OaklaWn
street, World War veteran, will as
sumo his duties as night Waterman
for the village of Caldwell this
Thursday evening.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12
CARD OF THANKS

l wish to thank my many friends
for the lovely cards, gifts and
flowers which received the past
three weeks while patient In Swan
hospital, Cambridge All were deep
ly appreciated.
MRS. WILLARD RADCLIFFE
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12

Church circles, in the midwest
especially, have been stirred by tri-
butes to the life and works of 83-
year-old Mary Reed, native of
Crooked Tree, Noble county, a
pioneer missionary among the lepers
of India. MARY Reed Day, accord
ing the SouthWell's plan, would be
observed on the Sunday nearest her
birthday, which is on December 4,
Earl Stephens of Harriettsville is
a member of the Ohio State Uni
versity chorus for the winter
quarter.
Hesson Ridge-Neighbors gathered
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs Dex-
ter Hesson, Monday evening, Jan
uary 81, celebrating their wedding
anniversary. Games were played
and refreshments served.
The much discussed milk fund
drive for under nourished children
in Caldwell has gotten under way,
supervision of the Caldwell Mothers
Club, Mrs. Florence Farmhouse
president
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12
From where | sit e. by Joe Marsh
Wills Proud
Of His Big Ears
Advertisement

And farmers have willingly
houldered that responsibility. Will
spends extra hours in his cornfield
comes home tired to a temper
ate glass of beer and early bed, to
be ready for the next days work.
From where l sit, America can
be mighty grateful for her five mill
lion farmers >. for their produc-
tivity, hard work, and temperate
living-of which Wills moderate
glass of beer is proof!
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The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12
SHERIFFS SALE
IN PARTITION

The State of Ohio. Noble County.
Common Pleas Court.
Case No. 8737
Bertie p. Snyder,
Plaintiff.
Orange County Trust Co, ct. al,
Defendants.
Notice is hereby given. that on
Saturday, the 18th day of March
A. D., 1948, at the hour of 1000
o'clock, A. NJ,
/ will offer for sale at public auction at
the West door of the Court House in
Caldwell, Ohio, the following real estate,
situate in the County of Noble and State
of Ohio, and in the Township of Marion,
to-Wit:
And being the West half of the South
east quarter of Section IA, Township 7,
of Range g. excepting the cemetery plat
ted as Fraction Number 3. and containing
in the tract herein described eighty 900
acres, more or less.
Appraised at 81 2000 90, and cannot be
sold for less than TWO-THIRDS of that
amount
Said premises to be sold as the prop
erty of the parties to the above action
on an order of sale in Partition from
the Common Pleas Court of Noble
County. Ohio and directed to me, the
undersigned Sheriff.
TERMS OF SALE: CASH.
Given under my hand this 9th day OF
February, l948.
CLAYTON MCKEE.
Sheriff Noble County, Ohio.
BY HARRY L. MERRITT.
Deputy.
w. v, ArCher-Attorney.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-02-12

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK-Do not be proud of
good works. the judgments of God other than
men: and what pleases men, often dspleases God.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-02-04

reeling the score ahead, Jim counting for 8 and Bob for 9 points. Tall Hargis, the visiting Medic center, was best for his squad with 8 points.
 Saturdays engagement w S the second between the Sham rocks and Medics. The locals took the first game, played early in the year, by 40 to 4 count.
 Members of the basketball
 squad of the Post Motor Pool
 were unable 10 make inc trip
 10 Palmer last weekend.
 Therefore Saturdays announc-
 ed doubleheader to be played
 by the Shamrocks on the local
 court was limited to the one
 engagement with the Medics.
 Next opponent on the Sham rock schedule was only tenta- lively scheduled at press-time. However manager Art Stacey has been discussing a Palmer game with the manager of the NCO club, playing in the An chorage city league. Present plans are that that game will be played next Saturday evening at 9:15. The Palmer high school boys probably will play a cur tain-raiser with team from Fort Richardson's Post Headquarters.
 The NCO squad is in the first division of the Anchorage city league, and is expected to give the Shamrocks some of the toughest competition they've met to date.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-02-04
Halloween Plans .
 For Palmer School Already Perking

In order that there will be gadgets enough to provide a fish for every fisherman at the fish pond in next years Carnival, to- tai Carnival profits for 1947 have been converted into Carnival prizes for 1948, Carl Smelling, superintendent of schools, report ed today.
 A recent balancing of the Car nivals cash book revealed that total of $1,060.11 was crossed this year, MT. Smelling said. Of that amount, $626.62 went to local merchants to pay for carni- val supplies and equipment.
 Plans are already being draft ed to make next years Hallo- we'en fun-night even better than it's been in years past. And one of the first kinks to be worked out, is an answer to the problem of this years fish-less fish pond. Next years pond is already equipped, and school planners guarantee that it will do a steady four hours of business on Carni- val night.
 New booths will be added next year, in addition to all the popu- lar attractions of other years. One air rifle booth will be set up, which will offer six air rifles as major prizes. There also will be kew-pie doll stand added to the 1948 event.
 Bingo prizes for next year, al- ready purchased, will be worth while. The list includes full-size blankets, smoking stands, bou- doir lamps, ash trays, Candex cameras, pandas, Scottie dogs, airplane clocks, musical powder boxes, electric coasters and many other items.
Valley frontiersman., 1948-02-04
|SHAMROCKS REPEAT WIN |OVER ARMY'S MEDICS

A much-relaxed Shamrock squad, obviously resting after their recent top-notch basketball against Cordova, still was twice as good as the Post Medics last weekend. They won their Satur- day game easily by a 36-17 score. Neither the Shamrocks, the Med ics, or the audience ever devel- oped much enthusiasm about that game.
 The Shamrock reliefers, Gore, Ben Hermon and Welch, coupled with Jimmy Hermon and Bert Stewart, started the game for the locals. The closest contest of the evening was in the first five min utes of play, after which the Shamrocks moved ahead almost as they pleased.
 Following the usual Shamrock assault pattern, Jimmy Hermon and Bob Stewart were best at
Valley frontiersman., 1948-02-04
Sportsmen VIII Meet Again On Wednesday

The Matanuska Valley Sports men, club for which reorganiza- tion plans were made last week, will meet again on Wednesday in the basement of the Matanus- ka hotel. The meeting will begin at o'clock.
 All interested Valley residents are invited to be present. Mem bership is open to all men, wo- men and teen-agers of the Val ley. Those attending this meet ing will be enrolled as charte. members of the organization and will elect the permanent cp1. ficers of the group. {
Valley frontiersman., 1948-02-04

Coffey Insures Everything Remember Adv.
Arizona sun., 1948-11-12

A RMAND'S looked much the
L "A same, even after seven years.
The long lunch counter on the right
extended the full length Of the room,
the polished fittings Of the soda
fountain cleaning in dual rows as
they reflected themselves in the
mirror behind the counter. To the
left were the red leather booths.
Half way back was a wide doorway
leading to the dining rooms and
dance floor beyond. I looked for old
Peter, the cleanup man who was
the favorite of the high school kids
who frequented the place. But he
was not in sight. A new soda jerk
polished the spotless surface before
me, and the girl who took my order
was also a newcomer.
"A chocolate matted" I said, and
strolled to the jukebox in the far
corner while the little mixer
hummed. I punched the numbers
at random and fed the music box a
couple Of coins.
Back on my stool saw that Ar
mand was sitting at the little alcove
table overlooking the entire room.
Arizona sun., 1948-11-12

your whole manner and personality,
along with your appearance.
Conceal or Reveal?-A survey in.
dicates that most of you approve Of
the petticoat that hangs bit be-.
meath your skirt. And just to make
sure that it doesn't blush unseen,
you're catching up one side of your
skirt with a bow or clip. ALI this
despite protests from the same Joes
who so vigorously and futilely op.
posed your New Look. Will they be
sewing ruf1es on their trousers in
protest, now that you've all SUBJ
scribed to the P.H.D. society (Petti.
coat Hanging Down, that is)?
PetticOat Pretties-Down in Louis.
vile, KY, teens are living up tc
Southern Bell traditions by pinnina
artificial flowers to their petticoat
ruff1es to match the boutonnieres on
their suits or blouses. Out West we
hear they're sewing heart-shaped
pockets near the hem of their petit
coats for handkerchiefs or sachets
And, all over the country you're lift
ing a corner of your skirt with that
new Petticoat pepper pin with 9
metal clip at the end of its chair
shaped like a little hand.
Well, as the Ruff1e said to the
Flounce, Lets Hang Around q
Little Longer"
Arizona sun., 1948-11-12

big brown eyes, long lashes, her
soft white skin, and her pouting lips,
vividly but carefully painted to en-
tice the likes of me. The old guar
dian and looked at each other for
q long minute. I wondered if he was
remembering. Finally he smiled.
So he hadn't forgotten.
''It's been a long tins, Mr.. Ander-
son." he said in HIS ingratiating
rumble
I STUCK out my hand, teplying,
L "It's been very long time, Ar
mand. How're you been?"
''Not bad, not bad," he shrugged.
IA bit older, a trifie wiser. I can't
complain" His eyes wandered
across the street as he left unsaid
the answer to my unasked question.
"Are you back in town to stay"
he added, as a kind of afterthought.
''That all depends" I said, and
wondered about that wiser" busi-
ness. She certainly must have told
him all about me. But he sounded
friendly enough. I watched as he
glanced again toward the front. I
knew he was looking up at her
apartment windows.
tried to sound casual as I asked,
"Anita been in lately?" He stroked
his handful of chins, and seemed to
be making decision before he an
Arizona sun., 1948-11-12

It started to rain. Betting down
hard, little torrential streams
poured from the awnings, just as
they had the first night we came to
Armand's Her guardian angel,
she'd called him. He had to meet
and approve all her new friends.
For years they had been neighbors,
and Armand was kind Of paternal
friend since her own father had died.
AS the old boy gave me the once
over that night, she had laughed
gaily. And silly or not, I felt pretty
swell when he came over and treat
ed us. She told me he gave his seal
of approval by treating if he liked
you. I was in.
I ordered another matted for the
sake Of the memory, and looked up
toward the little alcove, Armand
had detached himself from his
chair, and with no small amount OF
effort, was waddling along behind
the counter. I waited, thinking OF
that other night when she had been
at my side. The scent Of her had
been everywhere, her soft hair cas-
cading gently to her shoulders, the