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Evening star., 1949-11-13

GRILL-LIQUOR
Colored-One of the finest corners in
NV. Washington, recently converted
to colored trade. A money-maker
for over 80 years. Now doing over
of what an alert operator can do.
Rent S1O0, attractive lease. To
settle estate will sacrifice for $4,000.
Easy terms Ewes, call Mr.. Kendros
at GE. 1896.
A. H. Bacas
Realtor and Business Broker. Adams
Sd2A
Evening star., 1949-11-13

2-STORY BLDG. on hwy, suitable
for any type business, 40xS0 It. on
each floor; strictly modern; price,
$4,000.
Tourist court With 3h acres, 800 It:
frontage on Lee blvd. In town Of
Fairfax. S3S,500.
Desirable tourists courts and locs-
tions. PENTAGON REALTY CO.,
Phone Fairfax 396. Ia
ROOMING HOUSE BUsINESS-Good
nv. location ~ blk. tramp ng I.ac; etc !;
lease; $500 mo. quoted income,
plus apt. for owner; 81 800 down:
PROPERTY AND BOOMING HOUSE
BUSINESS, OF 18th and irving SITS.
NV; 8 light housekeeping units;
nice 1st-n. apt. for owner; On heat.
dition. owner quotes $3.50 mo. In
come. See today. RE. 1916. CHAP
MAN REALTY CO. -13
Evening star., 1949-11-13

PLANS-SPECS.
AND
ESTIMATES PREPARED
Commercial and residential bldss.
GALE co.
81. 4575. Eyes, 81. 1888.
PLANS DRAWN
For residential and commercial build
ings by an experienced designer.
HO. 4H36. Id
Evening star., 1949-11-13

DAY NURSERY
Excellent care for your child in
licensed suburban home: cony. to
Sc. and nearby Md. Call HI. 1880.
Evening star., 1949-11-13

MODERN EQUIPPED
Air Conditioned Restaurant
ABC license in leading shopping CEN
ter Of nearby Va, close to theater;
owner must sacrifice; excel; value
for only Sc. $50; 81 900 cash. For
full details. call
Talmage Wilcher, Realtor
1888 Wilson Blvd. IA. $4,000.
Rooming-$500 Down
18th and K SITS. n.w.-1O rooms. 2
baths; income quoted about $500
mo-; heat furn.; price, 81. 800.
A. r. SEELYE, DI. 1925
Evening star., 1949-11-13

Cabins, Gas, Store, Home!
Thriving, long-estab.. cabin court:
service station and grocery-meat
market; wide frontage on busy q. 8.
w/large storeroom, 7-rm. bath, liv-
ing quarters; 2 double cabins, sim
giles, two 2-rm. cottages, all units
furnished; includes $4,000 worth
stock. $500 worth fixtures; 3 acres.
er SACRIFICING for only $50, 900!
No. C-6739. VESTS, A. ". Kuhn,
900 s. Potomac ST., Waynesboro, Pa.
RARGAIN LIST FREEl
Evening star., 1949-11-13
HARDWARE STORE

A small well-stocked store, doins
about $500 weekly and can be oper:
ated by one man. To a oualifaed
party this profitable little business
Is offered for the value OF the in
yentory and on very attractive
terms. Yes, the owner must sell.
affording an opportunity for some
one to acquire this little going.
profitable business with q nominal
investment.
Evening star., 1949-11-13
CAMERAS

Movie equip. 1oreign or domesticl,
repaired by own service dept. BREN-
NER, 933 Pa. ave. NV; trade-lnS.
Erae marking RE O424
Evening star., 1949-11-13

EDWIN l.. ELLIS
1910 Vermont Ave. RE. 5140.
GROCERY-MEATS
Self-seryice, doing over $1.SO0- wkly.,
all cash; best s.e. section; fixtures
alone worth more than asking price:
stock; first time on market; easy
terms to responsible party; low rent:
long lease. SAM CHANTKER. ST.
Evening star., 1949-11-13

1UIU Vermont Ave. RE. 5l4U.
ROOMING HOUSES
14th and Harvard sts. NV; "a rms. /;
rent, $3.50; income, $1,000 plus apt,
Near Geo. Washington Hospital; IA
rms: rent, S125: income, $500 plus
apt.
18th and Columbia I'd. NV; 10 rms !;
rent, S125; income, S2S5 plus apt.
with bath.
9th and D sts. NV; II rms; rent,
S75; income, $470.
Downtown hotel; 23 rms; rent, S265;
income, $1,000 month.
THERE'S MORE THAN MEETS
THE EYE.
CALL Us FOR A GOOD BUY.
EUGENE P. NIXON
1AOS Nermnnt Ava w PIE 211O
Evening star., 1949-11-13
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
SANDWICH SHOP

And quick lunch, NV. low rent; quick
day wk.. 8 to + pm; $1,000 total
price. Call Mr.. fowler. Elk. $500.
PASTOR & LUTZ, INC.
Evening star., 1949-11-13

For details and to inspect the above
offerings, please consult
HARRY I. FRIEDMAN
pDNKED DIT 11G6
Evening star., 1949-11-13

120-bass Scandelli, good
condition. tone, volume; German
auto. 32-cal. Cannon Leica-typs
camera, 3.5, with tel. lens; Webster
pwr., and case, new; antique Japa-
nese dolls, silver flash, slide rules.
90, 1o", new; all fine Xmas pres
ents. Best offers. 3952 Blaine st..
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30
Barry Gray Film To
Show At Ritz
Theatre Sunday

The first Of the Columbia Pictures
musical featurettes co-starring Bar
ny Gray, local radio commentator Of
WINE, and friend Of our people, viii
be showing at the air-conditioned
Ritz theatre, starting Sunday to and
including Tuesday, August 2. The
film also has Charles Spivak, the
man with sweetest horn, and his or
chestra supplying the musical and
vocal background. Barry Gray does
the commenting and portrays disc
jockey in this picture. The music Of
Charles Spivak is also a grand treat
for the eyes and ears.
In addition TO the Barry Gray
picture, the feature screen attrac.
ton will be-, Lust For Cold with
Glen Ford, and Ida Lupino. thrill
ing action story exposing the wrongs
of greed for money.
Manager Joe Freyer, visited the
Miami Times office and informed
us that all of Barry Gray's featu-
rettes will play at the Ritz, and
Barry, who is champion for rights,
will salute and announce on his
program advance notice of the days
his pictures viii come to the Ritz.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30
Delta Regional
Scholarship Won BY
WPB Girl

Patricia Dolores Adams, recent
graduate of Industrial High School
West Palm Beach, Florida. has re-
ceiyed the $500 Scholarship which Is
annually awarded by the Southern
Region Of Delta Sigma Theta Soror'
ity. Miss Adams, valedictorian VI
her class, won in competition with
1874 seniors from 40 high schools
throughout the states Of Alabama,
Florida, Georgia. South Carolina,
and Tennessee.
The scholarship, a part Of the
Education Project Of the Southern
Region of Delta Sigma Theta, has
been awarded for the past three
years to the young woman with
high academic average and the
highest test score. Each student who
participates must be recommended
by the principal.
Rosalie Raglin, a graduate Of
Booker r. washington High school
Atlanta, Georgia. placed second and
ington High School, Memphis, enn'
Leila Belle Lucas of Booker T. Wash
essee, received honorable mention.
In the Miami area, Miss Betty
Ingraham of Booker T. Washington
High school. won in competition
with 9 other seniors. Annie Mae
Edwards placed second, and Martha
Roker received honorable mention.
Both of these young ladies are
graduates Of Dorsey High School.
Mrs. Clemmie Weber Of Orange
burg. S. c. is director of the South
ern Region. Marion NJ. Speight Of
Bethune-Cookman College is chair
man of the Education Project Of the
Region. Mrs. P. Jenkins is president
Of the local chapter.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30
CARD OF THANKS

We the bereayed family Of the late
Willie White wish TO thank the
many friends and relatives during
the recent loss Of our loved one.
/ take this method in thanking
the pastor, Rev. Minerson Of Print
tive Baptist Church for his consol-
ing words and 10 those who sent
cards Of sympathy, kilograms, floral
pieces, and 70 the car donors.
We also thank the Key West
Funeral home for its splendid ser.
vice. Again thanks 10 one and all.
Mrs. Bloneya White, wife
203 Olivia ST.
Key West
Mr.. Nathaniel White, son
Miami
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30
continued from page u

The decoration was bestowed on
the noted woman leader last week.
at ceremonies at the Club LAmicale
before a distinguished gathering Of
teachers, educators, friends and high
government officials, and clinaxeo
a series Of honors and courteeies
which began on her arrival in Hal
Ii on July u.
A fun schedule Of conferences
with government officials and lea
ders in civic affairs has shared with
a reception given in her honor at
the National Palace, by President
and Nine. Dumarsais Estime; a re-
ception by the Minister of Foreign
Affairs Tirnolean Brutus and Nine.
Brutus; luncheon at the Amrcan
Embassy with Ambassador and Mrs
de Courcy; gathering at the AS
ISOLATION Of Artists and Writers.
and visits TO schools, orphanages,
hospitals, the celebrated Haitian Ar
Center. and to national shrines and
points of scenic interest.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30
CARD OF THANKS

We the bereaved family Of the
late Bernell johnson wish 70 thank
the many friends and relatives who
sent sympathy cards. kilograms and
floral pieces, also To the donors for
their cars.
Many thanks TO our pastor, Rev.
johnson Of Bethel AdE Church and
the Key West Funeral Home for
its efficient service in the hour Of
our bereavement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas johnson
and family, Key West.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30
Joe Louis Bows,
1-Down

NEW YORK - Former heavy
weight champion Joe Louis was
eliminated Tuesday in the first
round of the amateur division Of
the $4,000 Ray Robinson open golf
tournament. The Brown Bomber
bowed to Roy Faber Of New York,
one up.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30

There viii be something new, "A
Cocktail Hour" sponsored by the
Regular Fellows Club on Sunday
evening July 81 al pm. Come out
20 the Elk's Rest. Invitations win
be given out. II you don't receive
yours ask the club members and
they viii kindly give you one.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30

Hello everybody, this is your re-
porter. After spending two weeks in
West Palm Beach which enjoyed
very much, am back on the Job.
Thanks TO the many friends VINO
made my stay very enjoyable.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30

The Regular Fellows Club met at
the home Of Mr.. Floyd Hannibal
Monday night July rs, 1913. Meeting
was opened with the president, Mr..
Arthur Sands, presiding. After the
business part Of the meeting a re-
past was served.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30
Lincoln, Pa. u. Dean
Quits Post

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa -
LANP) - DR.. Frank T. Wilson,
since 1886 dean Of students at LIN
coin pa university, has resigned
his post to become dean Of the
School Of Religion Of Howard uRi-
versity.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30

Miss A. Nicely, a teacher Of Doug
lass High School has just returned
from Washington, D. c. attending
summer school.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30

Mr.. Eugene Horton is at his resi-
dence in Fort Village. Friends wish
him a speedy recovery.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30

extend my deepest sympathy TO
the bereaved family Of Mr.. Clarence
Stirrup.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30

Mrs. Ethel Whitehead has return
ed TO the city, recently from Nor
folk, Va. Friends are glad TO see her
back home again.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30

Mrs. Effie Lassiter who spent her
vacation in New York is home again.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30

Mr.. BENJAMIN Walker from Mi
ami LIS In the city visiting relatives
and friends.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30

There will be Musical Program
at Newman's Church on Sunday
night, July 81. The public is cor
daily invited.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30
WOMEN AND EDUCATION

Mrs. Bethune showed particular
concern for the Haitian woman and
her problems, and in problems OF
education, and spent much time In
conference with Haitian leaders OF
education, including the Minister OF
Education, Andre Vieux, discussing
ways and means of carrying pro-
gressive educational programs into
rural areas.
In a stirring address at the AS
sociation of Artists and Writers the
educator challenged Haitian women
to action with the words Of the late
Franklin d. Roosevelt, whose cane
she gripped for emphasis as she SAID
There is nothing to fear but fear
itselfp'" and added This is the
hour for Haitian women TO stand
on their feet and be counted"
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30
CONTROLLED BY BLACK

All of Haiti, from the National
Palace to night clubs, opened its
doors TO the American leader, who
declared, 81 realize that ] am tread
ing for the first time on the soil OF
a great country controlled by black
people ! have never been so
thrilled
The President of Haiti, a leader
Of few words, expressed the feelings
Of his people for their guest, for the
woman whom he called The First
Lady Of Color in he World with a
huge basket on one hundred red
and white roses, which she treasured
throughout her stay.
Mrs. Bethune's party, Mrs. Con
stance z. II. Daniel Of Washington,
u. c. and Mrs. Fannye Ayre Ponder
Of st. Petersburg, Fla, were grac.
iousIy received with her. Mrs. Are
MIA Mallory, vice president Of the
National Council Of Negro Women,
who was TO have accompanied the
group, was unable 70 make the trip,
because Of illness.
The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1949-07-30
Mrs. Bethune Decorated By Haitians

MIAMI TIMES. MIAMI, FLORIDA
PAGE TWO SATURDAY, JULY 30, 1s4s
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-08-05
Miss Kuthleen HuYs
Honors Miss Gene
Swurtwout At Tea

The several social events that
are TO be given in the near future
honoring Miss Gene Swartwout,
a bride-elect of August were
started at a tea which Miss Kath-
leen Hays was hostess at her
home at 366 Grant avenue. There
were 30 guests present.
Miss Hays used a color motif
of yellow and white which was
carried out with Philippine lilies,
golden dawn daisies and star jas
mine. In the dining room these
flowers were in especially hand
some arrangement on the lace
covered table where Mrs. Robert
Glover presided over the punch
bowl.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-08-05

Wardrop and Mrs. w. E. Monroe
attended the Jackson County
Council of Home Demonstration
Clubs meeting in Pascagoula last
week. Plans were made for at
tending Farm and Home Week at
Starkville and a seafood luncheon
was served and Miss Vela Nc
Kinley, home demonstration
agent, talked on plans for the
coming year.
Tony Mallett's friends regret
to learn he is still confined to the
hospital.
Parsonage Meeting
Mr.. and Mrs. R. M. Spaulding
attended the meeting of the par
sonage trustees of the Methodist
church of Vancleave Monday
night. The Rev. and Mrs. G.. A.
BroaduS were hosts at a chick
en- gumbo supper preceding the
session.
The Rev. and Mrs. M. E. HUI
bert of Ecatawpa were guests of
the Fort Bayou Baptist church
recently. Rev. Hubert who is SO
years old and has been preaching
SIS years, delivered the sermon at
the evening hour. They ere din
ner guests of Mrs. Hulbert's neice,
Mrs. Claude Ramsay and Mr..
Ramsay.
Mrs. j. o. Phillips of Pasca-
goula was a Sunday visitor of the
V. B. Taylors.
Fort Bayou members of the
Vancleave Methodist church are
invited to bring their families to
the Family Night social hour at
the church August 10 for a bas-
ket-picnic supper.
Mrs. Herman Parker and Mrs.
Mel Jenner of Biloxi visited Mr..
and Mrs. A. B. Campbell Sunday
and the Campbell grandchildren,
Jean Marie and Clifford Davis of
Cedar Lake, spent the week with
their grandparents.
Mrs. R. M. Spaulding attended
the WSCS meeting Tuesday in
Vancleave.
Weekend Guest
Julian Hardy Ulmer of Mobile
was weekend guest of his aunts,
Mrs. Hubert Mallett and Mrs. Err
line Mckinney, and also visited his
uncle, Odell Ulmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Martin and
children of Hattiesburg have been
guests of his sister, Mrs. Jim Mar
tin, for several days.
Mrs. Claude Ramsay and Mrs.
Jack White were Friday guests OF
Mrs. Kate Gilmore of Ocean
Springs.
Mrs. Cora Jay Kelley, who has
been visiting in Indiana for some
months, spent the weekend here
with friends.
SkSgt. and Mrs. Norman Land
ris and baby of Keesler were
guests Sunday of SfSgt. and Mrs.
Clyde Adams.
Miss Marian Levy of Kentucky
twas weekend guest Of the Hubert
Mallettes. She is a student al
Ole Miss.
V. B. Taylor is asking coopera-
ton of Fort Bayou citizens in
mail pulling on Tuesday and
Wednesday nights to prepare
lumber for the new school gym,
Those taking part r given a
free movie" on Saturday nights.
Visits Son
Mrs. George Cole spent We'd
nesday with her son, Leo Davis,
and family in Kreole.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Ramsay
of Orange Grove visited the c.
Ramsays Thursday.
Darnell Atwell is suffering from
an infected hand.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. M. Spaulding
attended the annual stockhold-
ers' meeting of the Victory Farm
Loan Association held at Jones
County Junior college in Ellisville
Friday. About 375 members and
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-08-05
By: r w. E. MONROE

A revival meeting began Mon
day at the Fort Bayou Baptist
church and will continue through
Sunday with the Rev. Broadus.
pastor, in charge ana the Rev.
Martin j. Gilbert of Jackson.
state evangelist, as guest preach
er. Morning and evening serv-
ices are held daily and dinner
on the grounds will be a feature
Sunday. Rev. Gilbert is house
guest of the T. P. Hardins.
Voss McRaney, Jr., has arrived
from the University of Mississippi
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-08-05

MI. Browne was given a gem
uine surprise when on arriving
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walker he found about Is friends
awaiting him.
After Fluctuations had been ex-
tended, the large cake with
Happy Birthday. embossed up
on it in icing was cut and serv-
ed with other refreshments.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-08-05
News From Fort Bayou
Rev. Marlin Gilbert Guest Speaker FOR
Revival In Progress AT Baptist Church


after completing his pre-medieal
studies. He is spending his first
long vacation in five years with
his mother, Mrs. Erline McRaney.
his uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hubert Mallette, and his sister,
Mrs. Keble Delaney. He will re-
sumo his studies later.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Sims of
Pascagoula and LLOYD Horton of
Mobile were visitors of Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Campbell Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Yocum Of
Gautier visited at the Ernest NAL
lette home Monday.
Mrs. George Cole, Mrs. Charles
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-08-05
SOME ROLLING

BROOKLYN - (AP) Arthur
Copeland of Chester, Pa, ac-
counted for high single game of
2l5 in the National Tournament
for Blind Bowlers at Fitzsommons
Lanes here, recently. Carl Rice
of Brooklyn hit 213 as the Wilkes
Barre quintet gained the team
title.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-08-05
A 5 CURE Is PAINFUL

DES MONIES (AP) Ell
wynn Parsons plan for getting
rid of wasps proved more pain
full than stings. The wasps had
been singing his stock in the
pasture. He discovered the nest
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-08-05

friends representing nine counties
we're present.
Mrs. Leo DeStoto left Sunday
for Hattiesburg where she will at
tend the l2-day lunch room man.
ayers school at Mississippi South
ern
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-08-05

in a large gas pipe used as as
fence brace. Pearson threw gas
oline into the pipe, and lit az
match. There was a blast which I
threw fire over him, resulting in
burns that required hospital at
tention.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-08-05
Joe Browne Honor
Guest AT Surprise
Birthday PortY

The seventeen birthday of Joe
Browne was made the occasion
for a surprise party at which 4
group of friends of the family,
Mesdames X. L. Walker, j. T.
McMullin and Hardy Johnson,
were hostesses at the home of
Mrs. Walker, July % at 8 pm.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-08-05

d. Fall-sparkle print:
new-cut shirtdress in
green. fawn. dark red.
Has reversible velve-
teen belt. Sizes 1915.
1895
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-08-05

a. Autumn crocus
print: drawstring col
lar dress in cinnamon.
teal. claret. l4.44 sizes.
1895
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-08-05

C. Florentine scroll
print: wit reversible
taffeta belt. Wine with
gray. blue with light
blue. green with
brown. 1920 sizes loss
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1949-08-05

Wonderful Fall : minded
prints in fomous washable
Neldo crepe roYon. To top
them oil - the coat dress -
this falls newest fashion &c:
cent = worn us q SNORT tail
ored casual or as q compdn-
ion coat over prints!
Laurel outlook., 1949-06-29
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF SALE OF DELIN-
QUENT TAXES FOR THE
YEAR 1913

First and/Or Second InstallmentS
Office of the County Treasurer
of Yellowstone County, Bill
lings, Montana.
Notice is hereby given that on
the 9Th day of July, 1949, be-
tween the hours of 1000 o'clock
a. m. and 800 o'clock p. m, or
on such other dates and times TO
which sale may be postponed,
within the limits fixed by law.
1 will sell at public auction in
front of the County T~reasurer's
office at the Court House of said
County, in Billings, Montana, all
the real property in said county
upon which delinquent taxes first
and/or second installments
for the year 1948 are a lien, un-
less prior to the time of said
sale, said delinquent taxes, to-
gether with all interest, penali-
ties and costs thereon are paid.
A complete delinquent list of
all persons and property in yell
lOwstone County, now owing
taxes, including all city and town
property, as to which taxes, or
taxes and assessments are de-
linquent, is on file in the office
Of the County Treasurer and is
subject to public inspection and
examination.
Dated at Billings, Montana,
this 9th day of June, A. D., 1949.
A. WILLIAMS,
Treasurer of Yellowstone County.
First Pub. June Is, 1949-3t)
Laurel outlook., 1949-06-29
RED HUNT:
Harvard Cool

Harvard, the nations oldest uni
versity.. was having nothing to dc
with any commissioning.
There was a reason, officials
said. They felt that to do so might
be a danger to the ~university's free.
dom and to- its academic integrity.
AND, Harvard held, American
freedom is the schools true
glory" as it once told a man who
tried to buy it for 10 million dol
lars.
The Harvard policy statement in
connection with Communist-hunt-
ing activities was put this way:
There will be no harassment of
professors for engaging in open and
legal meetings. There will be no
apparatus of inquiry and closer
watch - ,
1.-The harm done by the effort
necessary to discover even a single
clandestine party .(Communist)
member would outweigh any pos
sible benefit" .
Laurel outlook., 1949-06-29
First Trons-A America
Railroad Marks 8Oth
Anniversary in 7o4o

OGDEN. UTAH.-The governor
of California swung a silver mallet
at a golden ~spike-and missed. But
few people knew that and no n
really cared.
That swing, just 80 years ago,
marked completion Of Americas
first transcontinental railroad.
There was literal dancing In the
streets over the country that day.
The driving of the golden spike
at Promontory. Utah. was one OF
those great historical events that
capture the imagination and hold
1t through succeeding generations.
The locomotives met at the point
where rails from the Missouri
River met those from the Pacific
Ocean after n of the most epic
building races Of all time.
Any event 80 years ago Is apt to
become a bit distorted as fact
mingles with legend. In the case of
the golden spike ceremony. it seems
that some Of the facts have been
dropped by the wayside and 1t is
the legend which persists.
Actually. railroad historians and
the "reminiscences of persons who
witnessed the event are pretty well
agreed that:
O-Gov. Leland Stanford Of
California. president of the Central
Pacific Railroad and the man who
usually gets credit for driving"
the last spike, swung the cere-
monial mallet and missed.
(2)-The man who followed him
was too polite to do better than
his predecessor. so he too missed.
Gle was DR.. Thomas c. Durant,
vice president of the Union Pacific
Railroad.
(3)-The spike probably couldn't
have been driven. anyway. II vas
made from % $50 gold pieces and
much too soft for such treat
ment. Instead. it was gently tapped
BY many persons into a hole which
had been drilled to receive 1t.