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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-07
Guard Breaking Camp,
| Starts Home Tomorrow
After Hard 7 Weeks
By WiIIiom J. Wheotley
Star Stoff Correspondsnt

CAMP PENDLETON, Virginia
Beach, Va, Aug. with what is
described as an excellent training
record for their two weeks of hard
and incessant work here, the Dis
trict's anti-aircraft artillery troops
today are cleaning the sand out of
their equipment and clothes, pre-
paratory to the long trek home.
Before the sunrise tomorrow. con-
voys of guns, trucks, half-tracks
radar and other equipment will
start moving home. Half of the
troops will get a few more winks
Of sleep, for they will travel by bus
to Norfolk and then entrain on a
special, which will take them to the
Union Station.
Passes for all hands not on special
details were to be available at noon
today. They may go to the nearby
summer resort or anywhere else
they like. The only time limit Is
that they return to camp in time
to depart with their units.
Reel IN fnOuc LlHcS.
The camp communication system
was the first of the utilities to come
down. A large detail of men started
early today Keeling in more than Il
miles of wire connecting field tele-
phones with all areas and as far
away as Dam Neck, the firing
range, on a 17-station switchboard.
The gun units completed their
firing yesterday afternoon. The
machine-guns and Bofors guns
poured shells at a sleeve target.
The big -millimeters fired pat
tern" because their crews were not
believed to have advanced Suft1-
GENTLY to fire at sleeves. But the
Virginia batteries fired, and the
District men picked up the bursts
through their radar and fired shells
at it. They we're reported to have
done very well at this radar spotting.
Already Col. Leroy S. Mann, COM
manding the 260th Anti-Aircraft
Artillery Group, and camp COM
mander of District troops here, is
formulating plans for next years
training. He held long conference
late yesterday with 1t. Col. Edward
B. Hampstead, commander OF Fort
Story, the facilities of which were
used several times by the District
contingent in his target practice.
Tuck Sees Parade.
Virginia troops in camp put on an
elaborate parade and review late yes
terday for Gov. Tuck in celebration
of Governors Day. Gov. Tuck was
presented with the States Distin-
guished Service Medal by Maj. Gen.
Samuel G. Waller, adjutant general
of Virginia. In turn the Governor
presented similar medals to Maj.
Gen. William H. Sands Of Norfolk,
artillery commander of the 10Th d.
vision during World War II; Maj.
Gen. George M. Alexander, Lynch
burg, assistant division commander
of the 18th; Maj. Gen. Evarts w.
Opie, Staunton, commander of the
116th Infantry; Brig. Gen. John F.
Bright, former commander Of the
176th Infantry, and Col. Mills F.
Neal, Selective Service director for
Virginia, both of Richmond.
At the same time, the 176th In
fantry, in camp here, added another
battle streamer to its colors. 1t was
presented by Col. D. E. Prior-Palmer
military attache of the British En-
bassy, for services of the regiment
with Braddock during the French
and Indian Wars 1t. Gen. Leonard
Gerow, commander Of the Second
Army, a Virginian, came here to par
ticipate in the ceremony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-07
Girl, z, Falls Is Feet;
No Bones Broken

HAGERSTOWN, Md, Aug. T.
Two-year-old Paula Ross fell Is
feet off the Farmers & Marchants
Bank at nearby Smithsburg yester-
day, but it didn't hurt her much.
The girl was brought to Wash
ington County Hospital here for
X-ray examination. She showed no
broken bones.
Her parents live in an apartment
over the bank and Paula crawled
out on the roof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1948-08-07

CHAMPION STYLSTS-Jane McCauley 15 of Hagerstown
Nd seated 'front.' white evening which
place the Maryland Al Club fashion show yester
day. She will the State in the National Al Club Con-
Chicago December Three Montgomery County en-
prizes with dresses they made Cleft to
right Margery Fry Laytonsve; Patricia Lynch 49, Of
Star Staff Photo.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-11-03
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Continued from Page II

Theocrat copy of Ell Monte's
large active and local news
paper, the Ell Monte Herald.
On page six of this paper the
local Studebaker representa-
tive sales and service station,
housed in new modern build
ing known as Vincent & Strop,
Inc, celebrated it's second
birthday, October LIST, 1913.
Mr.. E. L. Strop is general mana
ger of this progressive garage
and service company and Miss
Kesler is it's office manager.
Ell Monte is quite close to
Monrovia, where the new
Bethel Chapel has recently
been erected.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-11-03
The TheOCra|

the incidents of the story, as
Christian portrayed by James
Anderson) journeys to the
Celestial City. Critics acclaim
ed last Sundays presentation
a fine piece of dramatic art.
Highlights of the interpreted
ton are: the scene at the Pal
ace Beautiful where Christian
received his armor from Pru-
dence, Piety and Charity (por-
trayed by the Mifflin sisters) /;
the Valley or Humiliation
where Christian battles with
Apollyon portrayed by
Charles Paxton) Vanity Fair
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-11-03
MARY JEAN TAYLOR
ELECTED TO PHI
BETA KAPPA
Continued from Page II

Continued from Page II
Va, December 5, 1776, with
five members. When this col
lege closed in 1871, chapters
were established at Yale and
Harvard in 1870 and 1881.
In 1926 the society chang
ed it's character to purely hon
orary, scholastic society adj
hitting to it's membership only
scholars of highest standing,
usually in the classical courses
and members of the graduating
class.
The society's golden key
badge is a coveted award of
American College life.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-11-03
Wednesday, November 3, 1913

Ga highly colorful scene), and
the Finale, where Christian
comes in sight of the Celestial
City. Musical features are -
the Male Octet, Mifflin Trio,
and Miss Mary Koshel, sopra-
no soloist. Accomplishments
and musical interludes are by
Zion Symphony Orchestra, con-
Quoted by Richard F. Hire. The
Auditorium organ is presided
over by Miss Dorothy Bale
gooijen.
Those who have witnessed
the presentation have felt we'll
repaid.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-11-03
ZION BIBLE SCHOOL
CONTINUED from Page y

Catherine LaBelle, Miss Mil
dred LaBelle, Mrs. John Lush,
Miss Dorothy Mifflin, Miss
Wanda Mole, Miss Erma Rey-
nolds, Mrs. Arlene Schaffer,
Miss Jean Storey, and Miss
Maxine Storey. Mrs. Kathleen
La Belle and Miss Mabel Han
nj instruct the first grade boys
and girls.
The Grade School classes
are taught by,
End grade:
Boys Miss Marguerite Spen-
Girls Miss Ella Hanni
3rd grade:
Boys Ernest Hosken
Girls Miss Dorothy Bale
gooijen
4th grade:
Boys Dorothy Shaw
Girls Miss Ruth Hacker
9Th grade:
bOy0 w Cd oO1WS1
Girls Mrs. Frank Koppen
9Th grade:
Boys Garfield La Belle
Girls Mrs. H. W. Spencer
7th grade:
Boys George Robbins
Girls Miss Jessie Mifflin
9Th grade:
Boys Kenneth McGarrahan
Girls Mrs. Edith Wright
The High School students
are instructed BY
LIST year:
Boys Elder Percy Rush
Girls Lois Nelson
End year:
Boys Elder Jabez Taylor
Girls Mrs. E. T. Deeder
3rd year:
Boys Elder Jabez Taylor
Girls Mrs. w. E. Colwel
4th year and up:
Boys Overseer Lee, Charles
L. Kessler
Girls Mary Johnson
Young Ladies Mrs. Theo OF
terbacher
Adult Bible Glass Overseer
Anton Darms.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1948-11-03
ZION PLAYERS PRESENT
'PILGIRM'S PROGRESS"
Continued from page IL

Pilgrims Progress was dra-
matized by Elder Jabez Tay-
lor, and many in the cast of
Zion Passion Play are taking
part in this production. The
dramatic direction is under the
supervision of Madam Sophia
Swanstrom Young. The presen-
tation is sponsored by The
Christian Catholic Church.
The dramatization, adapted
from the original text written
by Bunyan, adheres closely to
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-23
Why Retonga
Is Standby
For Thousands
Men and Women Keep
Famous Gastric Tonic
On Hand At All Times

In thousands of homes you
will always find Retonga in the
medicine chest. Men and women
have found out for themselves
how much this famous medicine
has helped them.
They know that the niserics
of sour stomach, bloatinG ard
acid indigestion can be pronptl,
relieved by Retonga. They know
that when their appetite is gore
that Retonga makes them want
to eat.
They also know that when
they suffer distress from border
line Vitamin B-1 deficiency-feel
tired, weakened, rundown; and
muscular aches and pains plague
them-that Retonga also con-
tains Vitamin B-l to help relieve
suffering from that deficiency.
Retonga is compounded ef
carefully blended extracts from
many of natures medicinal roots,
herbs, and barks. 1t is intended
to relieve distress due tc the loss
of appetite, insufficient flow Of
vital digestive juices in The sto-
mach, constipation, and border
line Vitamin B-1 deficiency
If the first bottle of Retorga
fails to bring you gratifying re-
lief, its small purchase price WILL
be cheerfully refunded. You
alone are the judge. You can get
Retonga at Rosemary Drug Co.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-23
Local Firemen's
Association Holds
Supper Meeting

Rich Square-Members of the
Roanoke Firemen's Association
from Roanoke Rapids, Weldon,
Enfield, Halifax, Scotland Neck
and Whitakers were guests at a
firemen's supper given by the
Rich Square Department Tues
day night.
The supper, which was held at
Peele's pond Picnic ground, be-
gan at 1880 pm. Brunswick
stew, barbecued chicken and ice
cream were served. About 125
people were present.
Firemen who attended the sup
per from Roanoke Rapids were
c. B. Kent, Clifton Duke, Ru-
fus Britton, Richard Baugham,
Hubert Brewer, Edward Miller,
Jack Smith, r. G. Braswell, Ho
ward Deberry and Elwood Davis
The next supper meeting will
be held at Scotland Neck on Nov
ember Is.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-23
DEATHS
MRS. DENNY BRYAN

Mrs. DENNY Bryan, n, widow
of w. ]. Bryan died late Sat-
urday night at the home of Ler
daughter, Mrs. Dennis Weaver,
near Jacksonville, after a brief
illness. Funeral services were
held Monday afternoon at 5 o.
clock from the Chapel of the
Scotland Neck Funeral Home,
conducted by the Reverend M.
w. Warren, Methodist Minister
of Hobgood, assisted by the Re-
verend S. J. Williams, Pente-
costal Holiness Minister of Scot
land Neck. Interment followed
in the family plot at the home
place near Hobgood.
Surviving are three sons; Will
liam Bryan, Hobgood; Sam Bry-
an, Rocky Mount, and Peariie
Bryan, Scotland Neck; one
daughter, Mrs. Dennis Weaver of
Jacksonville; four sisters, Mrs.
Calvin Lee and Mrs. Henry Cur
games, Greenville; Mrs. Flossie
James and Mrs. John Hampton,
Rocky Mount.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-23
WarrentOn Lions
Work To Aid Blind

WARRENTON - The annual
statewide White Cane Sale and
membership enrolment camp
align was launched Monday and
will continue through the week,
according to W. K. Lanier, local
chairman of this years drive.
The Lions Club of North Caro-
lima, he said, is seeking a total
of SIS, 900 this year to expand its
program of aid to the blind and
conservation of eight. The organi-
cation helps provide eye opera
tons and hospital care in needy
sight conservation. 1t also pro-
vides examinations and ey
glasses for erprivile-
ged school children as well as
purchasing supplies for deserv-
ing blind persons taking voca-
tional training.
Last year the Warrenton
Lions Club was presented a cup
for having raised the most money
per member of their club over
any other club in the state.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-23
Orchids AT $l2 Per May Vanish
If Flower Mans Idea Goes Over

NEW YORK (U.P.)-Carl r.
Beckett thinks he deserves an
orchid for helping to halt infla
ton.
But the orchid Beckert is talk
ing about is purely figurative.
He already has so many real
orchids he doesn't know what
to do. And that leads to Beck
rt's war on initiation.
Romeos may have to pay
IS cents for butter, $l.20 a
pound for steak and Is cents for
a quart of milk. But the orchid
they buy their ladies fair will
no longer cost $l2, providing !:
ID Beckert's new idea goes
over and (2) wains have
any money to buy orchids after
paying food bills.
Market Uncertain
Being in the orchid business
is no bed of roses, Beckett ex
planned. Sometimes you can get
SIP for your delicate blossom.
At other times you're lucky to
get 81.
Beckert's idea is to sign up
retailers who agree to take a
certain number of orchids a
year at a fixed price. He expect
it to pay off by more gallants
buying more orchids at the re
duced price.
The orchid man admitted,
however, that his path is a thorn
one. First, he has to convince
the board of directors of his
orchid corporation that his idea
is good one. Then he has to
do the same to retailers, who
usually are an independent lot.
Florists Wary
For instance, one florist, S. H.
Calamaras, shook his head
doubtfully. "You see, sometime
there's a glut in the market"
he said. you'd feel awful pay
ing contract price of So when
you could buy one from a com
petitor for S150."
And another florist summed
up the reaction. Steve Psomas
said he liked to play the market,
'1t's like Wall Street." he con
fesses. You get to like the way
the price jumps around"
Beckett remains firm against
such reaction. After all, he
said, they once laughd at Ford.
Somebody's got to halt this in
flation.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-23
JACKSON

Miss Elizabeth Riddle left
last week for East Carolina
Teachers College, where she en-
rolled as a freshman.
Mr.. nd Mrs. Burbage Rogers
and daughter, Katherine, of Raj
eigh are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
H. B. Rogers this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harroll Moore
and daughter, Evelyn, Of Tea
neck, N. j., are spending the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. P.
M. Fleetwood. Mr.. and Mrs.
Moore will accompany their
daughter to William and Mary
College in Williamsburg, Va, on
Sunday and will return to stay
the remaining week with friends
and relatives.
Miss Hattie Morris was &C :
companied to Raleigh last week
by Mrs. U. P. Morris and Mrs.
j. T. Morris. Miss Morris will
stay at Meredith College where
she is a senior this year.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-23
Fourteen Entered

Continued from Page y
will consist of an electric steam
iron, an electric fan, gold lock-
ct, weekend bag complete with
all accessories and five dollars
in trade from a local store. The
second place winner will be en-
titled to a four-quart pressure
cooker, a compact, a Julcere.te
and five dollars in trade at one
of the furniture stores. To the
thlrd-place winner will go a
burner hot plate, a set Of ear
rings and thermos jug.
Every entry who appears on
the outdoor stage tonight will
receive a token of appreciation
from the Lions and all the prizes
will be useful and attractive.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-23
Indians Begin
Title Defense
Aquinsf Davidson

Richmond, Va. Sept. 23-(AP
William and Mary's Indian
will open defense of their South
ern Conference championship
Saturday night against the Da
wilson Wildcats at Charlotte
with five new faces in the start
ing lineup.
Coach r. N. (Rube) McCra,
has had to rebuild the entire lef
side of the Tribes lirf. Expected
to fill the left side of the forewal
against the Wildcats will be Vite
Ragazzo, left end; Lou Creek
muir, left tackle, and Jim Nc
Dowell, left guard.
In addition, George Hughes
will start at right guard for the
first time as a regular. anc
Frank O'Pella will get the noe
at blocking back. Aside from
these five players, the Indian
lineup will be a carbon copy o.
the l947 lineup.
McCray sent the Indians
their final rough workout yester'
day, with Jack Cloudy, Tommy
Korczowski, Buddy Lex and
Henry Blanc breaking loose for
lengthy gains. The Tribe varsity
was pitted against the freshmen
for the first time this season.
Meanwhile, gloom cast its
shadow over the practice fields
of several Southern Conference
teams.
North Cardinals Tar Heels,
who face what may be their
toughest test of the season Sa-
turday when Texas invades
Chapel Hill, lost the services OF
their second team center, Al
Bernot, yesterday. A knee injury
will keep Bernot out Of the Long
horn tussle.
Coach Art Lewis Of Washing
ton and Lee was concerned over
the fact the Vince Pisano, a
freshman who impersonated
Furman's George Puritt, could
run and pass so handily against
his Generals. Washington and
Lee and Furman tangle at Lex
ington, Va, Saturday afternoon.
The Generals named center
Mark Saurs and Halfback Brian
Bell to serve as co-captains for
the Furman test.
A freshman team lined up to
depict the defense of the Univer-
sity of Richmond bottled up the
University of Maryland's run
ming attack yesterday, causing
some concern to Coach Jim Ia
tum. Richmond's Spiders, who
meet Maryland in Richmond
night, rejoiced over the return
to the lineup OF Mike Coco,
speedy back.
Coach Wallace Wade OF Duke
University said two of his aces,
Fred Folger and Tommy Hughes
likely would see some action
Saturday afternoon in the Blue
Devils all-important clash with
North Carolina State at Raleigh,
N. c. Both have been injured.
Fullback Ben Williams, however
will miss the tilt.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-23
Cripple Courageiou

ROCKLAND, Miss. (U.P)-
Though crippled since childhood
Nancy Cole of Assinippi was
graduated from Boston Univer
sity U,mlaude and now has set
up her own accounting business.
She plans to keep books for
small business men, working
from her home. She can move
about on clutches with great diff
iculty and has only limited use
of her arms and hands.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-23
See FiEht Movie

Members of the Roanoke Rap
ids Exchange Club saw football
and prize fight movies at their
regular meeting last night. The
films. including the whole IS
rounds Of the Louis-Walcott fight
were shown by Jerry Brown and
Warren Kidd.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-23
linIefon
LittletOn News.

LittletOn News. ...... ...... sea-. ...
Mrs. Robert Edmonds and son
Bobby, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
Clyde Smith in Raleigh.
Mrs. Robert Newsom ane
Miss Gertrude Rogers went t.
Rocky Mount Thursday.
Mrs. Robert Newsom sprn
the week end in Raleigh with
her daughter, Miss Evelyn New
som.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. Troxel Of
Ahoskie spent the week end al
the home of her mother, Mrs
Rufus Bradley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Myrick and
Miss Maude Shaw went to
Greensboro Sunday to take Miss
Miss Betsy Ann Tommy
Betsy Ann Myrick, who entered
the freshman class of w. c.
Miss Jean MAY has left for
Dunn, where she will teach this
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Moore and
Miss Ann Robertson went to
Charlotte Sunday where Miss
Robertson will live.
Mrs. Julian King, Doris King,
and Dickie Robertson went to
Durham Monday.
Mrs. W. F. Williams went to
Weldon Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey L. Warren
of Littleton gave a birthday din
ner Sunday in honor of Mrs.
Lewis Cook, mother of Mrs. War
rem. About 40 guests were in
vited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Ragan
and child of Washington, D. C.
spent the week end at the home
of her mother, Mrs. Lewis Ra-
gan.
MIR. Paul Johnston drove his
sister Mrs. X. B. Kennedy,
home, to Durham, Sunday. Mrs
Kennedy has been visiting rel
atives in town for some time.
Mrs. Julian King has returned
from Miami, Fla, she has been
visiting her mother.
Mesdames Hervie Harper and
Barnie Hale spent from Monday
to Tuesday in Lynchburg, Va,
with Mrs. c. M. Guthrie. Mr..
w. r. Hardy, of Nashville, who
spent Sunday night at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Clark,
went with them.
Capt. A. P. Farmer of
Augusta, Ga, spent several
days last week at his home
here.
Mesdames Julian AGREE and
Mrs. A. P. Farmer spent Thurs
day in Raleigh.
Milton AGREE left Thursday
for Wake Forest, where he re
sumed his studies at the college.
Robert T. Currin left Tuesday
for State College, where he is a
student.
Wheeles Cole attended the
George Washinston-Wake For
est Football game.
Miss Madelon Joyner of Raj
eigh spent the week end at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. v. Joyner.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Bass and
daughter, Betty Browning, of
Jackson, spent the we,Iz end at
the home of Mr.. and MRS. S. D
King.
Miss Marylene Cole of Norfolk
Va, is spending the week at the
the home Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. w. Cole.
James Leach of Greensboro
spent the week end at the home
of his mother, Mrs. J. p. Leach.
ST. ALBAN'S Altar Guild held
its first meeting for the fall at
the home of Misses Elizabeth
and Carrie Helen Moore.
Ray and Bill Cole, twin sons
of Mr.. and Mrs. T. w. Cole,
have gone to Wake Forest, to
continue their studies at the Col
lege.
Miss Maxine Threewitts OF
Portsmouth, Va, spent the week
end at the home of her father,
John Threewitts.
Miss Betty Kay Wesson, a stu
dent of Miss Hardbarger's Bus
mess College, spent the week
end at the home of her mother.
Mrs. Hiram Wesson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beverly Brown
spent Sunday at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Pike in
Raleigh.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald. (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1948-1949, 1948-09-23

The New Mexico game d e :
partment spends about 1856, 900
annually In its program of re-
storation, fish hatercies and law
enforcement.
Evening star., 1948-04-09
By Doris Ffees0n

Congress is saluting airpower for
taking it out OF the mole on uni
versal military training. House
leaders now fatty declare UNIT is
Evening star., 1948-04-09

Defense Secretary Forrestal, who is
trying to keep his three services
happy. is as persuasive as he can
be about the need for balanced
forces" He is finding, however, that
his appeals fall on deaf ears. The
Navy, fair-haired boy of the Roose-
velt years, finds the legislators es-
pecially cool.
This is airpower's day. It was
popular even before it flew to the
rescue of the politicos from the
duty of considering the training
program with its direct thrust into
the home. The Air Force brass is
naturally cooperating but 1t Is fair
to say that they are beneficiaries
as much as instigators of the pres
ent sentiment.
Substitute Is Natural"
Republican policymakers are on
the whole in good spirits as they
look over their calendar. The air.
power substitute for UNIT was a
natural and in the beginning at
least it appears will cost no more.
They have got their tax cut and got
ERP out of the way with less grief
than they expected. aqr
On their list for action before
they 60 out and ask for votes are
Wage-Hour revision upward to 60
or IS cents as a minimum, hous-
ing and education bills. Current
guesses are that the housing bill
will not contain the public housing
for which Senator Taft is fighting.
An extension of RFC, flood con-
troll Ga treasured perennial and so
hardy and some kind of a farm
Evening star., 1948-04-09

They knew they were watching q
very important scientific test. The
only noise came from the sizzling
|of cheesehurger in diner across
the road.
Quickly, and with a minimum Of
|dramatics. ! poured two and one
half gallons OF water on the east
side of the divide and two and
one-half gallons on the west side.
I stepped back to watch.
Not a darned thing happened.
The east-side water was absorbeH>
by the sand as quickly as blotter
drinks in ink. The west-side water
was consumed by a nearby cactus.
Not a drop ran as much as an
inch.
Satisfied that all of us believe too
much without proof, I jumped in
my truck, stepped on the starter.
and headed deeper into the Golden
West.
Monday, this bureau Of sweetness
and light and truth viii answer
once and for all the question Of
which are prettier, city gals or
country gals.
distributed by McNausht Syndicate. Inc.)