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HELP MEN

PLASTEEERS, colored, first-class me-
chanics; open shop, good pay, long
lob; NO. 1851 after . pm. -e5
PLAsTERER. white: apartment in
r,0b trent ,a,apTan OF Prince GEORGES Country
pLAsTERERs. ,coIored, bring tools;
long job, good pay. Apply MARL-
BORO GARDENS. 6l00 Marlboro
pike s.e.' or call HI. 3505 after d
PLAsTERERs. good. white, for apt.
Ii. 3-635I ewes. -25
PLAsTERERS wanted. white only;
plenty of work. Apply at Job. Le-
Nd WA. 50s5, WA. a941. -27
PLUMBER. must be experienced; new
work, remodeling: sober. reliable;
gE31ood E3od pay; good Job for right man. man
PLUMBER. experienced jobbine and
renodelng; top wages. drivers per
nit; 31ls Georgia ave. NV, Tu.
PORTER, colored, must have drivers
cAMPBELIs efaFis iGeo DRUG M sToRE. Pcf Sa4:a 453o
I4th St NV, GE. ZOO. 80
PURCHASING AGENT required by To-
cal manufacturer, man experienced
in purchasing lumber. millwork,
building materials on wholesale basis.
Our organization knows of this ad.
KsDro as 5'siR; sERy1cEMAS, yf1eaEMS for part:iime n
evening work in NV. store, from
4 to 9 pm. shop exper. State age,
exper. and salary expected. Box
61H. Star -23
Real Estate Salesman
We now have l opening for an ag-
greSSive man under 40; other sales
men in our Office now averaging
$1,000 per mo; drawing account to
eualified applicant, ASK for Mss
3o334 Wilson blvd. OK. 0520. -
and marking loom man.
one who is thoroughly familiar with
all phases OF receiving and marking;
prefer man who is presently work
Ing as assistant in specially or de-
partment store. Apply in own hand
writing, giving experience. age and
salary expected. Box 2-H, Star.
tile man for outside work; exper.
only; must read blueprints; good sal.
and commission. DIENERS. INC,
1900 Rhode Island ave. ne. -23
SALESMAN to sell from truck to
grocery ana meat markets and deli
essssens consset Hfsz ana SsTz s9T@iss FISH
Nd. Telephone Plaza 1885. IA
extra commissions
paid weekly to statesmen calling on
hospitals, schools. buildings. and in
stitutions. Protected territory. Cred
1t on recorders. @0yr. .-oid janitors'
supply house. Box 65-B, Star. IA
SALESMAN to sell janitors' supplies
and sanitary chemicals. Established
territory, liberal drawing account
plus commissions. We are an old
established firm and have good
active territory open. Write Box
a3-H, Star "a
SALESMAN for nationally advertised
candy company, car essential: SAL
ary, com, car allow. JU. T-647T.
SALESMAN, experienced In store
fixtures of all types. must be ren-
able and conscientious; good future
and possibilities. State experience.
Box T4-H, Star. -o3
SALESMAS-Youne, ambitious man
for outside selling. calling on build
erS and contractors: experienced pre-
ferred: must have car. Excellent op-
portunity Apply Charles E. Hart.
man. BARBER & ROSS CO., 5th and
V SITS ne DE A50I -oS
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VETERANS
A FUTURE IN TEI EVTSTON

A FUTURE IN TELEVIS1ON
Become skilled in Television under
the direction of pioneer radio and
television engineers. Learn by doing
in up.to-date television broadcasting
studios and Laboratories Training
available under GI Bill of Rights.
Part-time work arranged. Write,
phone or call in person.
AMERICAN TELEvISION. INC.
1910 Eye st NV, EX 54O6
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ABC Board Turns Down
Mead License Transfer

The Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board has refused to transfer the
license of Merchants Wine &
Liquor Co., 1850 Fourth street
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AGENTS

RESIDENT. centrally To-
Gated. will act as your agent or dis
trfbutor for worthy product; fully
oualif. MR.. ALEXANDER, TIE. 6749
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Old Dominion Motors
S33 N. Pitt St, Alex, Va.

1UTo TUNE-UP ExfERT WANTED
Excellent Working conditions, in
chop with latest type equipment; top
SALARY to right man; Apply in per per
son, to SPURR1ER MOTORS, INC,
Arl. Va. See Mr.. Johnson. --2s :.
time. SUPREME PASTRY SHOP,
1923 Baltimore ave. Hystts., Md.
BAKER, experienced in all general
lines. Apply before $3.50 am, 3442
14th st. NV. -23
BARBER wanted, frst-class; S65
guaranteed salary. 6bT; g hours a
day: reliable man only. Manager,
BAR MANAGER-Nisht work, good
working conditions and salary. Box
eS-G, Star. -A
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

position in national COM
pary; shorthand; must be competent.
Salary commensurate with qualfica-
tions, bh-day, 40.hour week. State
age, education, experience and sal
ary expected. Box l24-H, star. ---26
TEACHER--1st-class pottery teacher
for evening classes, RQBYE SCHEv-
LIN POTTERY STUDIO, eyes, GO.
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HELP WOMEN

machine and mimeograph. viii con-
slider training good typist on Vari-
type machine. Silver Spring area.
Salary commensurate with exneri-
enCe Box ID Star -23
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Marine Representation
On Joint Stuff Asked

The Tull-Deeton Detachment of
the Marine Corps League. Alex
andria, has asked that the Marine
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81 ''O " F-'OOV pei VI. Apply
Miss Wittstatt, ST. O05O. NOLAND
CO. NC, 1876 x st. ne. -31
TYPIST for manuscript work. Must
be reasonable. Box Oh, Star.
TYPIsT, not over 30; 5-day week,
Decentralization. surgical service and
life insurance provided. MUTUAL
INSURANCE AGENCY. 1901 H st.
NV Call MSf. Stout MA. 1890. 1920
TYPIsT for general office work; must
have knowledge Of shorthand. Apply
CHESAPEAKE PLATE AND WIN
DOW GLASS CO., 1858 New York
ave. ne, TR SOa1. -22
WAITRESS. experienced; good salary.
hours and tips; no Sundays Apply
CLARENDON RESTAURANT. 1882
Wilson blvd, Arlington, Gil. 94O6.
MATTRESSES t3o, l from 1l:so-
Apply Sat. or Mon; Mr. Shugars,
13B G st. NV, YMCA COFFEE
white-Full-time jobs
open at MRS. ks TOLL HOUSE
TAVERN in Silver Spring. Split
shift of lunch and dinner so should
live in vic. Weekend work a ne
cessity. inexperienced preferred.
SH. 3501 for aDDOintment ~
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1t is estimated that in some dis
tricts, ear:hWorms add a layer of
TOP soil one-fifth of an inch thick
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PRINTING PRODUCTION - Young
man or woman as assist. to predue-
tion control manager in national
organ; thorough knowledge of all
printing processes: must he able to
handle great vol. of work and de-
tail. thorough knowledge Of photog-
raphy. layout. pasteup, writing of
printing specifications. ordering of
engraving and paper necessary.
Write, giving comp. details and sal.
desired. BOX 25s-H, Star. ga
WRITER, short story or novels: lets
form mutual help group; no fee.
Box 4S3-D, Star. --23
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SALESMAN

MAJOR APPLIANCE SALESMAN; sal
AIRY plus commission: car essential
Apply personnel. THE Z. A, FILENE
cal Qv. $500. --23.
SALESMAN. man or woman. outside
for progressive s once 1urnsT5s nIpw sa 1s
soCIATES, 1918 H st. NV, 27'
ADDING MACHINES. cash REGISTERS.
bookkeeping. calculators; full or part
time. Please write r., G, ALLEN
ROUTE sALESMEN-Men between 25
and 35, married: permanent posi-
hfSd i0a IAuNpRy Ss2Ss Sh0 fo$f sp: a4h ST. NV
SALESMAN. college graduate; excel
lent opportunity for reliable, agg.
n Freislye YoT NAH %Ks 1NTEffsrD PSF sSaf in
selling career that offers a better.
than average income and excellent
opportunities for advancement. we
would like to discuss our PROPOSE
ton with you: Csll MI BurnSids urn d,
COMPANY eS5 81 AMERICA. TR' 5s5s
WHOLESALE GROCERY SALESMAN.
experienced only; good connection
for right man. with old and we'll
WasRissson and sesuno surroundns 3err
tory. Write Box 63-Bs Star. ---2S
SALES REPRESENTATIVE to handle
reputable hardware and electrical
line in territories of Md, Del. D. c.
and Va. Straight commission; ex-
eel. opportunities for advancement.
ATTENTioS, sALEsMEN-Enlarse-
ment of our territory makes 1t pos
sible for US to offer an unusual
opportunity for young, aggressive
statesmen: must have excel. refs,
age % to IS, at least high school
education. must have car: GOOD in
come while in training, rapid ad-
vancement for right man; offer un-
usual coverage for self and family;
group life insurance, disability ben
efits. hosp. and surgical benefits,
retirement income. Only those who
can qualify as salesman need
apply, Call for appt. Mon. or Tues
mornings, METROPOLITAN LIFE
ms. CO. RE. 2225. -23
WOULD EARNING S145 or more in
4 hours daily, bet. now and Dec.
70, interest you2 Write HOME
ave. Takoma Park
AUTO ALESMEN--Liberal commits
sion. MONTGOMERY STUBS MO-
TORS, Lincoln Mercury Dealers. Sill
Evening star., 1949-10-22

GENERAL OFFICE CLERK
Position offered requires keen-minded,
industrious. pleasant individual be-
tween ages 20-35; auto insurance
manual experience helpful; starting
salary S45 per week. Apply Room
1l16. Woodward Bldg. "a
GENERAL OFFICE WORK-Reliable
young lady, interested in learning
bookkeeping and saleswork Expe-
rience helpful but not necessary. Ap-
ply in person, SINGER SEWING
MACHINE NJ pbons es}is G0i; 500 7th $. tqa NV
HOUSE MOTHER, white, for IL
boys, age 80; in children's home,
live in: write. giving age, qualifica-
tionss and experience to Box 73.H,
Star. "a
INSURANCE CLERK, automobile
rating exper. and typing ability re-
quired perm. position with general
agent. Room 1116, Woodward Blds.
LABORATORY TEcHNICIAN. regis
tered. .exper.. for private physicians s
of. 5la day wk.; salary $50. Box
MARkERs,. also assorters, expert
enced preferred. Apply WASHING
TON LAUNDRY. 1897 X st. NV.
NURSE. for Qn.-yr.-old little girl;
live IN; other help employed. CAN
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MATTRESSES
SILVER SPRING

Young ladies between 1885 inter-
ested in waitress work at night in
Silver Spring: salary plus tips. meals
and uniforms furn Apply Miss Nc
Cormick. HOT SHOPPES, Person
mel Office $40 Conn ave nw pa
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SALESWoMEN
HELP DOMESTIC

time; Southeast; children's shop
Box 1850. star. %.
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Career Opportunity

Ou1N NOI OPPO1 ue1I11Qy
Able. young man 90 to 80; single, or
leee education or its equivalent.
Salary adequate for family man.
Unlimited opportunities for advance
ment through hard work. intelli-
eence and devotion to Job If you
can make the Grade, your future is
in the casualty insurance field. We
have openings in Washington and
Baltimore Daytime or evening ap-
pointments can be arranged Men
selected will be thoroughly trained
Full salary during training period.
Write stating your qualffications in
detail. Box 151-H, Star. -2S
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Lock Trouble? MA. 6O58
HELP WANTED, AGENCIES

MEN OR WOMEN: Jr. commercial
penciling. lettering important; ability
to draw: start $40 wk AMERICAN
EMPLOYMENT SERVICE. 91S F,
Ma 4142
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WANTED

with sales ability.
Salary and commission. Honest and
neat appearance. Must be bondable.
Car helpful. Apply 925 Silver
Spring ave, Silver Spring, Nd. -23
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SPECIAL NOTICES

SLIP COVERS, custom made, from
your material or from furnished
fabrics OF your choice satisfaction
guaranteed; free estimates. MRS
THALLEY, FIR. a15l. ga
WILL NOT be responsible for any
debts unless contracted by myself.
JAMES F. BELL, 4417 Wash. pl ne.
WILL NOT be responsible for any
debts contracted by any one other
than myself ERNEST KELSoR,
sos goth st. ne.
THE ATLAS AGENCY specializes in
selecting and placing bookkeepers,
accountants, ofice managers. Re-
public 5767, 1920 N. Y. ave. NV.
APPLES AND CIDER for sale, daily
and Sunday; will be open until
Thanksgiving. Also cordwood for
sale. Ashton 211S, SEIBEL'S S Or
CHARDS, Spencerville, Nd.
PADDY's DRIVING SCHOOL.
Dual-control car; free pickup serv-
ice Day or ewes UN. 0025
SWEET CIDER AND APPLES
Grimes Golden. Stayman, and Deli
cious. Honey and apple butter.
Products sold direct from our own
eTsharas' %Ti us PLAINFIEdp F. d.n oRcHABDs d a
toaer T5ghl NJ " ri lSS SoRn X, high s.nsT w9tsT
srrins, Md, Ashton o471.
Lock Trouble? MA. 6O58
Home and auto locks. repaired and
door checks overhauied' - '"' 'OON
CENTRAL SAFE & LOCK CO.,
4Oo EYE ST NV
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YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Owner leaving city: you can buy
this fully equipped restaurant with
9ha-year lease for q small down
payment and reasonable terms;
must be seen to be appreciated. For
appt. to inspect, call Mr., Brown,
YEONAS REALTY
GL. 2l0O. OK. 1243. -23
CONTINUED on Next Page.)
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HELP WOMEN Cont. /,

BOOKKEEPING ASSISTANT; a young
lady with bookkeepins expeS' fast
BookkEfPnsGM.cHiNE ISpitk ff1I EA di, operator msd
ceivable only, Apply RUDoLPH &
BOOKKEEPING MACHINE OPERA
TOR, MGR 5000, experienced or
ira 1TSned 6 only fny n9nFe Az
MP. MORRISON, D1. 1850. 80
CASHIER. experienced. able to be
bonded: full-time work. meals furn.
Apply HAJES, Famous for Chicken,
1406 l4th st. NV, bet. A and pm.
CLERICAL WORKER wanted; no ex-
nsFenes 1sg IN soR sesp star Apply in yFt
CLERK, general office. under 80.
Permanent position; 5-day week. Ap-
ply III person: TOLMAN LAUNDRY,
524s Wisconsin ave. NV. IA
CLERK In credit Office of fine mems
speciality shop: good at figures; ex-
cellent. opportunity, permanent posi-
t4 tion r, ,5l Apply q to Mr.; r; Aiken GRosNER
typing filing, ETC. location. near
18th and K SITS. W. No experience
necessary. Box 1s2-H, Star. ga
CLERK, TYPIsTs, several. perma-
nent positions only. good salary, D.
day week. company benefits, pleas
ant surroundings. Apply Mr. Trice,
FRANC JEWELRY CO.. 627 7th
ciI.ERkeTGENERAL, with knowledge of
typing and cashiering; must be ac-
curate and able to meet public. Ap-
ply CALVERT MOTORS, INC. 1l4l
East-West hwy, Silver Spring, Md
CoLoRIsT. exp. for portrait studio
WHITEs, 1903 G SG' st. NV NV Msa HcSs''
COOK, white, for exclusive pvt
school in Arlington, Sat and Sun.
off. JA. 4-1050. -26
DENTAL ASSIsTANT-Ideal working
conditions for experienced assistant.
Please state qualifications. Box $50
FIRE AND CASUALTY underwater.
Typne essento foT Ga Rs 1856 1886
FOOD DEMONsTRATOR- High class
lady to demonstrate quality food
products from Smithfield, Virginia
Permanent 2-day week Job; good
pay; must be experienced; state age
and qualifications. Box 1Sl-G, Star.
90.
FOUNTAIN GIRL, white, part time.
Call AT 9034 after & pm
FOUNTAIN GIRL. white. honest and
dependable. EAST CAPITOL PHAR-
MACY, Ii. 1900. -23
FOUNTAIN GIRL. white, day work;
no Sundays. CENTRAL DRUG CO.,
18th and SITS. NV
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AUTO statesmen

DO you want q better deal and q
bigger selling opportunity? Get in
on the ground floor and get your
share Of steadily increasing Hudson
sales as the public C., becomes SS mes, better ther
amazing automobile. We have what
we believe is the best deal in town
for good. new and used car sales
men. we pay Az comm. on new
car sales. 5T on used-car sales,
plus sal, profit sharing and other
benefits. Call Bill Stratton. oV.
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HELP MEN AND WoMEh

MEN AND WOMEN with cars to 40
licit home sittings; S40-$75 per
week. Apply in person, LOUFT q
WOLF. photographers, 1907 CO.
pHoToGRRaeiHEAR ia~Hea Rikei Asl'essInn ssoInncrroR
make S100 a week Apply In per-
son only. COBB STUDIO, 2415 Mt.
Vernon ave, Alex. Va. TIE 8033
Evening star., 1949-10-22

PLASTER FOREMAN-Must be fully
qualified to handle. any size Job:
refs. REQ. Call WA. 50s5 or WA
2a4l for appt.
KIDWELL & KIDWELL, INC.
Evening star., 1949-10-22

ESTABLISHED dry cleaning busi-
ness for sale. Operating over 20
yrs. Complete with trucks. equip-
gent snsr etc r.t,ri0n tonstern ri lesss esSso Terms.
JUDSON REAMY & SON
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TAILOR

1st class only: 5-day. 4o-hr. wk.
permanent position; salary, S75 pei
wk- Apply UNIFORM STORE, Con.
course PentAeon Bldp -o3
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TYPIST
WITH KNOWLEDGE OF
SHORTHAND

Permanent position with attractive
future in wholesale plumbing and
heating supply house for accurate,
Sl 500 10 S., 200 per yr. Apply
Miss Wittstatt, ST. O05O. NOLAND
CO, NC, 1876 x st. ne. -31
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MxA1AE I I 1OUNOEIT
II, my modern Woodworking shop.
WI. 4A4A. II
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HELP MEN

ACCOUNTANT for cPA's ONCE, ex-
celllent opportunity for right party.
Apply in own handwriting, giving
age, education. experience and SAL
ary expected. Box 4O7-D, Star. IA
Evening star., 1949-10-22

Adding Machine Repairman
Full or part time. Please write r. C.
ALLEN BUS. MACH, INC, 1911
9 ST. NV. -23
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SAIESL LADY

SALESLADY
Sales exper. in gift or tewelry; excel.
opport. to associate ones self with
attrac. and aggressive 1ewelry store.
Apply in person 10 am. to l2
and 2 to 6 pm. to Mr.. EiseMan.
BATES
Evening star., 1949-10-22
AUTO SALESMAN

For used cars: Plenty Of nice clean
cars to sell, at most attractive
prices; good income. excellent tu-
ture. See Mr.. Sacks at AUTO
WHOLESALERS. 1871 Bladensburg
Evening star., 1949-10-22

AUToMOTIvE MECHANICS-6 good
mechanics needed for night and day
work. Need some really good men
an6 willing to pay. Experienced
men only need apply. Ask for Mr..
Douglass at CENTRAL MOTOR CO.,
GMC trucks, 1901 Oronoco ST.,
Alex, Va. "a
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1949-02-04
CreStOn Chaff
By Helen McGIa,tghli,,

We are grateful to mother nat
ure or her beautiful display O.
northern lights Monday evening
1t was the largest and most color
full display many of us have eve,
seen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Donaldson
hungry Horse visited last Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Duscher
Mrs. Mona Ostro, Calgary
Alberta is visiting with her par.
ents the Ben Talbots.
Mr. and Mrs. c. w. Roath and
FAMILY have moved into the house
on the Northwest Montana Ex-
perlmental station. The house has
been extensively remodeled and
improved, and when it is finished
Will be an attractive modern farm
nome. Mr.. Roath, who is the form
er extension agent of Lake County
states that the first project will
De the establishment of a govern
ment weather station. They hone
TO have this in operation by the
first of February.
Mrs. Val Zimmerman and Mrs
Joe Duscher visited one day last
week with Mrs. Mitch and Mrs
Bert Brouillier.
Mrs. Ardeth Hanson and Mrs.
Franks Bigfork, visited with Mrs
Vern Bunyea Wednesday.
The Bible study club met at the
home of Mrs. Sam Parker last
Thursday afternoon. At present
the club is studying the book Of
Genesis under the able leadership
OF Mrs. Roy Cooper. The next
meeting will be with Mrs. Lester
Sutherland.
congratulations to the new
grandparents in the community.
MIR. and Mrs Val Zimmerman have
their first grandchild, daughter
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Griffen
Matthieson, Columbia Falls. Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Talbot have a new
grandson. His parents are Mr..
and Mrs. George Mapes, Kalispell.
Mrs. Harry Jessup, Mrs. Bert
Brouillier, and Mrs. Phil Buck
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1949-02-04

visited with Mrs. Sam Parker
Friday, and enjoyed an afternoon
of textile painting.
The PTA will meet next Tues
day at the school house. The main
feature of the program will be a
talk by Mrs. Morris Blake, who
IS the district president.
We were sorry to hear that Ben
talbot was taken to the hospital
Sunday. We hope that he improves
IN health and is home again soon.
We paid a visit to the fish
hatchery one cold afternoon a
few days age and were rather
amazed at the complications that
arise in caring for the fish. In
addition to the thousands of little
fish that have just been Matched
inside the building, there are about
quarter of mile of tanks out
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orth Fork Locals


NC that the weather is the
sssni' of the day. The Older
dents is, say "a. t mercury us'' stayed Sc
vl 1el,, zero for a long Tune
below '.~i,g of January 2oth the
m0,A stood at an unofficial
Fcufy y This morning, January
b Us t VT was a minus 40. -.
l,..s all the cold, people DO get
Nlsa E to see their neighpors.
pun nud Mrs. Walt Hammer, JACK
anu ann and family, Loyde Sand
fnsi family and Ralph and MRS
'n lan dinner guests at the Hal
nv s' ranch, January 25th.
arde sanderson and Bob vick-
9 went down to K Iii ssd ranch aad 10
OK III eti' the snow had slid off.
E. a a. trip wasn't it Bob Ea
pa1nh Days and Harry and
ue ua1comb were at Mathlson's
i for dinner, January 18th.
lad is at his ranch for the
a. ainder of the winter. Joe Opal
49, s. I'M with him, but has re-
ned to his home in the valley
M NJ schrader, whose home is in
mark, was a dinner guest at
Rem Rover home. Ben has been
|Eesting ice, which is quite II
|srtaking for one man.
(snger Paul Berger ended his 1st
1 of service at the Polebridge
lesr station, January %. Con-
tu1ations, Paul, and here's hop
VOL will be here for many more
Z In celebration of the occas-
Paul and Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Ibanan attended a steak fry at
|olarter Circle NC ranch where
|ouderful time was had by all.
|or the most part the snow mas
light and fluffy this winter
HI allows moose to roam at
Our mail carrier has had his
of slow downs caused by
Use. His last trip he found
i in the road near Red Meadow
|. Quite bothersome aren't they
bh?
6e have moose up here too.
y Saturday while on my way
the mail box I heard a grurt
not more than 10 feet to the
of me was a young bull
bse. He was still wearing
be antlers. I don't know which
! of Us was frightened the most.
! last I saw of him he was
! going as fast as he could
bugh the dry snow.
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like fish and if the tanks aren't
patrolled several times a night the
ducks would soon have all the
smaller fish eaten. In addition to
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Hungry Horse News

side containing fish of various
sizes from two to seven inches
long. The biggest trouble right
now is the fact that wild ducks
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1949-02-04

patrolling they have a mechanical
scarecrow consisting of a sack
on a cable which moves aut,-
matically back and forth along
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Page z

the tanks of fish. This combined
with lights which blink on and off
at seven second intervals, helps
to scare the ducks away.
Arizona sun., 1949-07-29

would see us from their window
and wave to come over for dinner.
They were wonderful people. There
was none of this yes, SIR no sir,
or go around to the back door
we came in the front door and sat
at the table with them.
"They did more than that. They
kept us together. After my mother
died, the preacher at our church
asked if someone from the congre-
cation would take us. But every
body was poor. We even had some
aunts living in town, but they had
children and problems enough to
keep their own families without
taking on four more mouths to feed.
The city authorities wanted to
break us up, and farm each of us
out to a different home, but these
friends stepped in and fixed it so
we could keep together.
1--WE stuck it out for six or seven
years-we even managed to get in
five months of school every year.
BY getting up early and working
in the fields and by working after
school, too, we were able to just
barely get by.
"Of course, things were compli-
Gated when I. married my sweet
heart at the age of IA. I had to lie
about my age and when the au-
thorities h ard about it they
wouldn't let us stay together: I
had to go on counting her until I
was eighteen F.. it was really nice
courting your own wife. She's on
her way west, now, to join me.
"How did it all end? Well, here
I am. It was hunger that did it.
The Tulsa Oilers ball team was in
town and the players seemed nice
fellows so I tried to see if couldn't
get a meal for myself and my
brothers. told them I was ball
player and wanted to try out for
their team. They said, OK and
they put ball in my hand. threw
it few times. guess they liked
| it, because they told me to come
around in a couple of years and
they'd sign me up. For the tryout
they gave us a meal and the man.
ager paid me dollar.
$50 went on working and starv-
ing for a couple of more years
until Satchel Paige's All-stars came