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Evening star., 1949-12-23
Goren on Bridqe

Few things have ever been sol
grossly exaggerated as the evils
attending leads away from . king.
The oracles who held sway in the
early days of bridge succeeded In
developing in many players a neu-
rotic fear of leading from kings, to
which a great number of the present
generation have fallen heir. It is
only when both the ace and the
queen are adversely held that the
lead from a king is apt to lose q
trick. If partner has one Of the
high honors, there Is good chance
that such lead will not have been
damaging to the defense, When
it becomes evident that there is no
other suit which will yield tricks to
the defenders, it may be imperative
to attack that suit without delay.
Against the final contract Of four
hearts West led the king Of clubs
and declarer wisely permitted him
to hold the trick. It Is Vests con-
tinuation at this point that makes
or breaks the hand.
Without being afforded the luxury
Of a peek" what should West lead?
It Is quite evident that declarer held
originally only two clubs, else there
would be no point in his holding up
and running the risk of having the
next club ruffed. It is clear that
declarer plans to obtain a discard
on the jack Of clubs, but what does
he wish to discard. Is 1t diamond
or q spade? The evidence would
seem to point toward a spade.
In the first place, it is highly
probable that South has several dia-
monds, so that one discard would
not be enough for his purposes.
Secondly, to justify his opening and
subsequent leap to four hearts, South
almost surely has the ace of dia-
monds. Thirdly, inasmuch as de-
clarer never showed any spade sup
port and was willing to make al
minimum rebid of two hearts, 1t is
not to be presumed that he has any
important values in that suit. The
spade continuation by West at trick
two is, therefore, indicated, despite
the fact that he holds the king.
Actually, West took the course Of
least resistance by leading the jack
Of diamonds, which declarer. won In
his own hand. He forthwith took
the club finesse in order to discard
q spade before the opposition could
change its mind about the defense.
(Copyright, 1949, by Charles Il. Goren)
Evening star., 1949-12-23
CHAPTER II,

At the very instant Henry whis-
pered to himself in the bicycle shop
q most remarkable thing happened
in Santa's cottage.
The Wiggle Waggles who held
Santa and Mr.. Dilly suddenly let
them go. Four of the Wiggle Wag-
giles who were pulling and kicking
at each other in corner stopped
fighting and fell to hugging and
kissing one another.
A kind and friendly smile sudden
ly spread across zezops ugly face
'Let me unite you," he said to Santa
Immediately he and dozen willing
helpers unwound the scarf that
bound Santa's arms and legs.
"1s there anything else you would
like?" asked the amazingly changed
Zezop.
"Why-yes. If you would just let
me have my magic wand, please
murmWed Santa, hardly daring tc
hope the creature would obey.
But zezop instantly obeyed. TN
SO sorry to have troubled you" he
said politely and held out the wand
Quickly Santa waved the wand
above the gumdrops which were
scattered over floor and table.
"Come back" he whispered
Evening star., 1949-12-23

Strangely enough. a certain kind
Of thorn tree has made me think Of
the calendar. This tree blossoms
during the winter in England and
sometimes 1t is called the 'eholy
thorn" because it has been known
to blossom on the eve Of "Old
Christmas"
On the fourth day Of the past
January, a crowd gathered in front
of one Of those trees and with the
help Of flashlights watched 1t after
night came on. The report was
sent out that blossoms appeared on
the tree while the people watched
It seemed like miracle.
The fifth Of January IS given as
the date for Old Christmas. The
reason for that Is the change which
took place in Englandis calendar
almost two centuries ago. Eleven
days were left out in certain year
|-1752-and this made the Christ
mas OF that year come too early
as it seemed to many Englishmen
They counted ahead and set jan
uary 5 as the date Of "Old
| Christmas"
Old Christmas IS, today, Just .
memory snd something to think o1
Evening star., 1949-12-23
BY Lucrece Hudgins

IT just opened it. Here it is" He
held out the tiny gold feather
Santa bent to read the silver writing.
whisper one wish and it will
come true" he read. "Well-and
what did you wish?"
why" said Henry. IT wished the
Wiggle Waggles would turn into the
kindest creatures In the whole world
and stay that way forever"
It was a wish that really came
true. The Wiggle Waggles had be-
come the worlds kindest, most lov-
ing creatures. They were so gentle
and so sorry for all the wickedness
they had done that Santa told them
they could stay forever in Santa
Land and help him with his work.
when all this kissing and hug
ging is over, somebody better get to
work." growled Patrick Tweedle-
knees. "Or have you forgotten TO-
morrow Is Christmas Day."
In Its Place Stood Serena.
With songs and shouts the work
ers, the Wiggle Waggles and the
story book folk headed for the shops
to repair the broken toys and load
Santa's big red sleigh. In a little
while Zezop returned.
II forgot this one," he said sor-
rowfully. He dug a crumpled orange
gumdrop from his pocket. II bit q
piece Of it but it did not taste &C
good as I thought it would"
Santa waved his wand over the
candy. Suddenly it vanished. In
its place stood Serena, the talking
duck.
'Holy moly, rahdedoo and ketch-
uptoo!" squawked the duck. my
tail feathers are gone!"
"Well, Just be glad Zezop didn't
like the taste Of you or you wouldn't
be here at ALL" laughed Santa.
They went out where the sleigh
stood loaded and with all their
friends waiting around it. When
they climbed in Santa picked out q
large white package and gave it to
Mr.. Oily. Merry Christmas" he
said.
open It'll Open It'll" cried every
one.
Mr.. Dilly opened the box. In It
was q tall black hat. Quite an
ordinary hat you would have
thought. But it wasn't so at all.
With trembling fingers Mr.. Dilly
reached in. A wonderful smile lit
his face as slowly he pulled out an
enormous white rabbit.
The Santa Land folk cheered.
Henry laughed with pleasure.
Mr.. Dilly said, Nov I shall be
the greatest magician in all the
world!" And Henry said: 1--WE can
go on tour again."
Santa took up the reins Of his
sleigh. Merry Christmas!' he
cried again.
And all the creatures, man and
boy, in all that land shouted after:
"A Merry Christmas to ALI"
THE END.
Evening star., 1949-12-23
A Tank Is . Shiny Pool.

Q. I spend my summer vacation
on West Texas ranch. I was very
much surprised to learn that an
artificial pond for watering cattle Is
spoken Of as tank" Is there a
story behind this curious word?
A. There is, indeed. It is natural
for us to think Of a tank as metal
container for liquids, as a water
tank, a tank car, the gasoline tank
Of a car, a tank for storing petro-
leum and its products, etc. Actually
and literally, tank is an artificial
pond or pool with earth embank-
mentS.
The original word was the Latin
stagnum, standing water; pool;
marsh; swamp; an artificial pond.
Stagnum entered Spanish as es-
tanque, which entered Portuguese
as tanque, pool; BASIN" The Eng
lish form became "tank" which actu-
ally was q INSTRUMENTATION Of the
Portuguese tanque correctly pro-
nounced: TAHNG-kay).
Artificial ponds to provide waite,
supply were first called tanks bJ
the British In India. There eacl,
village centers around Shiny anc
ill-smelling pool, often fringed with
palms. The water Is used for bath
ing, watering livestock, washing
clothes and as a source Of drinking
water.
Now we see that the artifcia
ponds of the cattle country arr
properly called tanks, although thu
term Is little known elsewhere u
the country. Also, the term tanl
for metal containers is an extension
Of the original meaning.
Now the question naturally arises
How did the army tank get it
name? It came about thus:
| During World War I, an officer o
the British Royal Engineers, Col
IL. D. Swinton, designed an armoret
machine that could cross = trench
Evening star., 1949-12-23
Test Your Horse Sense -rD@ G. W. c''"'

below. Try to match them ap-
|propriately with the corresponding
persons in the right hand column
who would most likely be using
them. You are entitled to one
point for each correct matching.
(a) Linseed oil w. Physician
ID Banana oil (w) Chef
(c) Lard oil (x) Salesman
(d) Castor oil W Painter
(e) Olive oil (z) MachiniSt
Score yourself as follows: o.,
poor; 3-6, average: 7-8, superior;
9-10, very superior. :-...
ANSWERS.
1. Wood. 2. Depot 8. Hcrmsl tothsrs
are chocolate brands). 4. Dining room.
S. Silver. 6. (a) IInseed-Painter ".
% Panana-salesman txls 81 Lard
(e) Ouve-Chef (W).
Evening star., 1949-12-23
This i

Mother IN tell auntie you
helped arrange the cookies In the
basket for her and how much fun
we've had getting things ready Tor
Christmas together.
Evening star., 1949-12-23

/. Duy rot is usually associated
with which one Of the following? !?
Brick Mortar Wood Wool Coal
2. Parmelee service is usually
linked with which one Of these?
Laundry Hospital Depot Theater
8. Which one Of these trade
names is inappropriate tn this
general grouping?
Homrel Baker Nestle Hershey
4. A tureen would normally be
found In use in which spot?
Bathroom Bedroom Dining Room
Parlor
S. Coffee would cool of most
quickly In q cup made Of
Wood Silver Porcelain Glass
6-l0. Various kinds Of oil are
listed In the left hand column
Evening star., 1949-12-23
Take Nv Word for 1t
BY F,ank Cobb,

smash through barbwire and destroy
machine gun nests.
When production was begun or
two experimental models, 1t was
desired to conceal the true nature
of the machine gun destroyer" 81;
therefore, they were spoken Of as
water carriers for service In Meso-
potamia." Naturally, this suggested
the shorter term tanks"
The tanks were first used In Sep
tember, 1915, in the British advance
on the Somme.
listing the so? Zoo y hSrdestOto.speii % % words Il Il
English, send 5 cents In coin, and
stamped. self.addressed envelope to him
q. New York 10, n Y
Evening star., 1949-12-23
Points for Parents By Edy'" TAo"o' w'''e'

perfectly arranged package disarranged but the
Jon Of helping ves on IN a tncentipe for
later offers of help.
Marion progress., 1949-06-23
MARLOWE AND HENSLEY

Continued from first page)
lily head and also set opposite his
name the total number of people
in that particular family and so on
until you have a list of the entire
section. You should also give infor-
nation as to how many school bus
es pass over your road and whether
there is mail route, also the num-
Der of business establishments,
schools and churches directly 1ocat-
ed on the road. You must describe
very clearly the point where your
road leaves some we'll known high
way in order that these men may
not have any difficulty in locating
your project when they find it con-
venient to ride over your road.
"After you have the above infor-
nation present it to Mr.. Marlowe
if your project originates on the
south side of the main line Of South
ern Railway. Your representative
should be we'll acquainted with the
section in case he is asked any
questions pertaining to it,
Marion progress., 1949-06-23
Mrs. Holland
Died Sunday;
Funeral Monday

Mrs. Matte Holland, 81, widow
of the late Robert A. Holland, died
at the residence on Marion RID /,
Sunday afternoon.
Funeral services were conducted
in Fairview Baptist church Monday
at p. m. by the Rev. Paul Jordan,
assisted by the Rev. Grady Fender.
Burial was in the church cemetery.
Survived by four sons and two
daughters, Robert, Ben F., John,
Albert, Virginia and Mary Holland,
all Of Marion, RID l; four grand
children; four brothers and four
sisters, Joseph M. Hendley of Old
Fort, Mills L., Ben E. and Horace
c. Hendley, Mrs. Jake Seagle and
Mrs. Mamie Belle Seagle all of Ma
rion, Mrs. Worth Stacey of Marion,
RID 1, and Mrs. NJ. A. Baxter of
Athens Tenn.
Marion progress., 1949-06-23
NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that under
and by virtue of an order entered in
the Superior Court of Mcdowell
County at the June 1949 term i'm
that certain criminal action therein
entitled estate VS.. CHARLES
JACKSON" l will expose to sale to
the highest bidder for cash at the
front door of the courthouse in Ma
rion, Mcdowell County, at 10 O'Clock
a. m. on the End day of July, 1949,
the hereinafter described personal
property, to-wit:
One Black Horse, about II years
old, known as the Charles Jackson
horse.
The terms of the sale are cash.
This the 21st day Of June, 194s.
C. NJ. POOL,
Sheriff Mcdowell County.
Marion progress., 1949-06-23
LEE w. ERWIN

CONTINUED from first page)
Owens Jr. Burial was in the family
plot in Oak Grove cemetery here.
Erwin was a native of johnson
City, Tenn. AS a young man he
worked for time with the Clinch-
field Railroad. Coming to Marion
in 1912, he held various jobs, in,
cluding a position with the league
Furniture company.
For IA years he was a member
of the Marion police force, the last
six Of which he served as chief. He
resigned this position in 1944, and
had been employed by McCall's Fu-
neral Home until the time of his
death.
A veteran of World War l, he had
served as commander of the Ameri-
can Legion post here, Mcdowell No.
56. He was a member of the First
Methodist church and Mason.
Active pallbearers were: S. B.
Moore, w. L. Thompson, S. E. Proc
tor, Jim Green, Cecil B. Dobson,
Watson Wilson, J. E. Evans and
Glenn Laughridge Members of the
local Legion and VFW posts served
as honorary pal1bearers.
Survivors include the widow, Miss
Mildred Page Erwin; one daughter,
Mrs. Bennie Martin of Baltimore;
one granddaughter, his mother,
Mrs. Margaret Erwin Of Unicoi,
Tenn; three sisters, Mrs. z. T. Whit
son of Erwin, Tenn, Mrs. I. N. Sny-
der of Unicoi, and Mrs. R. H. Brum-
NETT of Ann Harbor, Mich, and two
brothers, R. T. Erwin of Erwin and
John Erwin Of Detroit, Mich.
Marion progress., 1949-06-23
Marion Marauders
|Rout Hendersonville

In game played on the high
school athletic field where three
home runs accounted for the first
nine runs that were. made the Mar
ion Marauders blasted the Hender-
sonville Skylarks Tuesday night to
win fifteen to one. The outcome of
the game was never in doubt as the
Marionites gathered power as the
game grew older.
The line score:
Hend'ville 900 001 000- 7 1
Marion ---- 400 3O2 6Ox-15 8 0
Batteries: For Marion-Yablon
to Bonnetti; for Hendersonville-
Lamb and Ally CD to Hunt. Doub-
les: Bonnetti, Billie, Brooks, Trip
lett, dwelling and Lamb. Home
runs: Beam, Bonnetti and Yablon.
Umpires: Garner and Clanton.
Marion progress., 1949-06-23
SUNDAY BASEBALL
Continued from first

\oO1IlAuCu IL VII u1SG page
McMurray has been asked to set
forth the position Of the First Pres
byterian church especially in the
light of the handicap that would fall
upon that church, because of immed-
ate nearness of the baseball
grounds, which has already led the
Session of the church to make for
NAL and official appeal to the Town
Council as reported in last weeks
paper. Rev. M. o. Owens is also
scheduled to give his experience in
towns of his former pastorates
where there was no restriction on
Sunday amusements. In his state
ment at the preliminary meeting a
week ago, he indicated that it had
been a JOY to live in Marion where
the work of the churches has not
been hindered heretofore.
Owens has raised a question as
to how much the proposed Sunday
baseball would hurt. the regular
morning and evening services of the
church in that it will destroy the
frame of mind and attitude neces-
sary to worship. In his sermon last
Sunday morning, Owens said that
an individuals opinion in the mat
ter Of Sunday observances could
have no validity if it were contrary
to the Scriptures which mainly set
forth the Christian conception of
Sunday as holy day, day of rest,
relaxation, worship, and spiritual re-
newal. He said that which destroys
the possibility of any Of these OBJ
jects of the day in contrary to the
will of God and to the good of men,
and therefore, must be opposed by
any true Christian.
Rev. ]. B. McLarty indicated that
he would be unable to attend the
meeting Wednesday night due to an
important conflicting engagement,
but expressed his great concern and
opposition to any commercialization
of the Sabbath. He gave his assur-
ance of his support of anything that
might be done to assure Marion Of
a Sunday free from commercialized
amusements.
A number of laymen were expect
ed to express themselves in firm op-
position to Sunday Baseball.
Marion progress., 1949-06-23
continued on condition that defend

continued on condition that defend
ant make payments to the Clerk of
Superior Court for support and
maintenance of his minor child.
Clarence Pittman, manufacturing
illegal whiskey, continued till Sep
tember term. James Clayton, plead
[nolo contendere to assault, sentenc-
ed to six months on the roads.
Junior Revis plead nolo conten-
dere to reckless driving. Prayer for
judgment continued two years on
payment of costs. Mrs. Juanita Ho1-
land plead guilty to abandonment
and non support of her minor child.
Verdict: Not guilty. George Clyde
Hopes, abandonment and non sup
port. Sentenced to 18 months, sus-
pended during period defendant
supports his children until they are
Is years of age Defendant to make
bond of $1,000 Tor his appearance
in court from time to time.
Howard Monroe, reckless driving,
prayer for judgment continued until
September term. Defendant to give
bond for $500. Pansy Wavie Proc
tor Hopes granted divorce from
Clyde Hopes. Sam Avery, crime a.
gainst nature, defendant tried at
January term. Costs not paid. Or
dered instanter capias for Sam Av-
cry.
Erwin Moore, Jr., aiding and
abetting assault with deadly wea-.
pom, 80 days in Jail suspended on
payment of $56.70 into office of
the Clerk for use of prosecuting
witness, Mamie Banks Burnette, a.
abandonment and non support. Mo-
ton for non suit allowed.
Marion progress., 1949-06-23
GRAND JURY REPORT

NCUHIIIIueu ITOIH IITSt pdgtJ
would like for the County Commits
sioners to consider the possible need
for a padded cell in the Jail; to be
used for insane or deranged inmat-
es of the cell.
"The state prison was visited and
carefully inspected. Ninety-nine
white prisoners are reported in good
health and working. We have check
ed on the various offices in the court
house and find records we'll kept.
The record of minors are properly
filed with the Clerk of Court"
Marion progress., 1949-06-23
CARD OF THANKS

The family of Mr.. Fate Ledbetter
wishes to express appreciation to
all those persons who assisted with
deeds of kindness and sympathy
during the illness and death of our
beloved husband and father. The
floral displays were warmly receiv-
ed.
Mrs. Fate Ledbetter and
Family.
Marion progress., 1949-06-23
FATAL ACCIDENT
Continued from

CONTINUED from first page)
steer it back onto the pavement.
The body was taken to Holcombe
Funeral Home, Mars Hill, Tuesday
afternoon. Grindstaff was released
under bond of $1,000 and a coron-.
er's trial scheduled for next Tues
day.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1949-05-20
Newcomer Women
To Fete Husbands

Inc Newcomers club will enter
tam their husbands and escorts at
tnelr next meeting, June 81. The
evening will start with a pot luck
dinner in the VFW hall.
The club met Tuesday and also
voted not to adjourn during the
summer months. Election of Off
GERS will be in July with Mrs
Pat Kelly, Mrs. Amy Mahar, and
Mrs. AL Shay appointed as a nom
mating committee. Mrs. Irene
Bolick, Mrs. Nancy SCHNEIDER, and
Virginia Mengon were introduced
at the meeting, as they were at
tending for the first time.
Bridge and pinochle were play
ed. Bridge prizes were awarded
Mrs. Helen Junkins, Mrs. Tom
Lee, and Mrs. Ernie Massman.
Mrs. Bolick, Mrs. Olaf Vestre, and
Mrs. AL Rierson received pinochle
prizes. Mrs. Rierson also received
the door prize.
Hostesses for the evening were
Mesdames Lee Dickey, Chef Hill,
Basil Everin, M. C. Estensen, Dick
Lind, and James Cumming. APP
pointed as hostesses for the June
meeting were Mesdames Teddy
Andrew, w. A. Bose, Ted Brunette,
Tom Crum, Claude Christensen,
and Miss Gloria Bugli.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1949-05-20

oo,lS nave moved to Saco.
laval Mercantile Co. was bein,
reoecorated on the exterior tbi
week. oi I'LL
= Tuesday dinner guests at tn.
bll Toavs home were Mr. anc
mrs. A. F. Toavs, Wolf Point sne
Mr' and Mrs. N. F. Toavs, Colum-
ola ralls' The A. F. Toavs' were
en- route to Hot Springs for an
extended visit.
Mrs. John Stone is now visit
ing at the home of her dauob+or
MRS. Fred Collins. She is improved
IN health following a recent oner-
alton. opei-
Rev. and Mrs. Dan Toavs and
oaugnters, Linden, Wash, visited
lelatlves here last week, returning
nome Friday. They were en- route
nome from visit in Wolf Point
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Stalcup were
Sunday dinner guests at the Bill
Ioavs home. In the afternoon the
TWO families attended the base
pail game between the Mountain
view tavern and Columbia Falls
teams. Sunday evening the Toavs
family visited Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight
Grlst and children, Apgar.
Orville Aaberg arrived Monday
from Coquille, Ore, for an indef-
mite stay at the home of his mar
ents, MIR. and Mrs. Ted Aaberg
Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. LEM and
sons, Hot Springs, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Buzzie Reeves and Greg Sun
day. The afternoon was spent pic
nlcklng and attending the baseball
game.
The Lutheran Ladies aid meet
ing was postponed last Thursday
because of the measles. Date for
the next meeting has not been set
Mrs. Elizabeth Greene has writ
ten her family from Delaware that
she is Having a good time. She
plans to leave this weekend for
Boston.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1949-05-20
Veteran Guitar Player
To Present Concerts

Sol Hoopii, King of Hawaiian
guitar, will appear at the Baptist
church next Sunday at II o'clock.
He will stop at the Sunrift Sun
day school at 10 o'clock.
MIR. Hoopii, native Hawaiian,
is said to be the inventor of the
electric steel guitar, has spent 20
years in the movies, and has been
a recording artist with Columbia,
Decca, and Brunswick recording
companies. He was in the first
group, it is said to broadcast over
radio station in the United
States in 1920.
He became a Christian 10 years
ago, and since that time has tour
ed the nation giving sacred con-
certs. Ray Odegard, formerly of
Kalispell, will be his pianist.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1949-05-20
Bowling Season Ends

Bowling season for the 1948-49
year ended last Thursday with a
bowling banquet at Keglers club.
Columbia Falls was represented
in the Liberty league by the VFW
sponsored and Bank of Columbia
Falls sponsored teams. Bowlers
were Mesdames Buzzie Reeves,
Basil Everin, Bert Hill, AL Reid,
Jr. and Chef Hill, of the VFW
sponsored team, and Kay Willis,
Vella Galbraith, Gloria Bugli,
Mrs. Chuck Hetzer and Mrs. Err
ME Massman, Bank of Columbia
Falls.
Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Bert Hill
placed in the &C" doubles COM
petition at the women's state
bowling tournament.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1949-05-20
Report on School Lunches

Financial report of the school
hot lunch program was announced
by Superintendent Clarence Lee.
Total income from student sales
in the September to April per-
iod was $6,875.60. There was ST.
034.10 received from the govern
ment with the March check of
$354.50 and April total of $269.95
not yet received. The school board
allows $250.00 for the program.
Students paid 20 cents per lunch
with the government paying 7
cents.
Last years gross from student
lunch sales was $6,032.55 with
$1,908.57 from the government,
and $250.00, school board. Ex-
penditures totalled $7,441.76.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1949-05-20
Royal Neighbors Meet

Royal Neighbors lodge met last
Thursday evening at Anderson
hall. Oracle Blanche Westerland
presided at the business meeting.
There was practice for the dis
trirct encampment to be held here
June %. Regular afternoon meet
ing is next Thursday.
The Royal Neighbors sewing
circle met last Wednesday at the
home of Mrs. Cecil McElwain. A
social afternoon was enjoyed.