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Montana farmer-stockman., 1953-01-15
Prune, Thin Trees
Proper Management Can Increase
Harvest 500 or More Per Acre
By WILLIAM M. TALIAFERRO
By WILLIAM M. TALIAFERRO

Trees that are diseased, deformed,
leaning, crooked or multiple-topped
should also be removed, for they
will be of little or no value when
they grow to merchantable size.
Even if the trees are all about the
same size, there will be many that
will need to be removed as time
goes on because of overcrowding.
A rule-of- thumb that can be used
for estimating how far apart trees
of certain sizes should be spaced
is known as the I'D + 81 rule. The
approximate distance between any
two healthy trees can be found by
taking the average of their dame
ters and adding 6. For example,
say you have tree inches and
another one 6 inches in diameter.
Averaging the diameters we get z
and by adding 6 we find that these
trees should be about 13 feet apart.
Uses for Culled Timber
There are many uses for the wood
obtained from thinning. Some of
these are as fence posts, poles, pulp
wood, Christmas trees or fuel.
Care should be taken in thinning
to allow space for growth and yet
to keep the trees close enough to-
gether so that the lower branches
will be self-pruned. Self-pruning
Montana farmer-stockman., 1953-01-15

FARMERS IN timber country are
realizing more and more that GER
tain areas of their farms may yield
more if left timbered than if cleared
for pasture or crop land. Manage
ment can do much to maintain
maximum returns from such areas,
and pruning crop trees in dense
stands will increase the value of the
harvest $100 or more per acre over
that from stands left unpruned
The practice of pruning and thin
ming plays an important role in
proper management because it pro-
duces clearer lumber in the trees
that will eventually be used or sold.
Clear lumber is free from large,
loose knots. The clearest lumber is
grade 1, which is worth 4 times the
value of grade and to 20 times
the value of rough, or grade
lumber.
Remove Poorly Developed Trees
In thinning, the poorly developed,
scrubby trees that are unable to
get enough light because of larger
trees overtopping them should be
removed. If the stand is mixed,
that is if there is a wide range of
tree sizes, there are likely to be
large, wide-spreading trees that will
make low grade of lumber.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1953-01-15
MASSEYuHARRES
New 70. - -@ 90 BUsheH
Manure Spreoder

good balance and traction - regardless
of load position.
Five separate conveyor speeds let you
spread according to the needs of your
land. Staggered beater heads assure posi-
tive shredding -. a constant flow of uni
form1y pulverized material to the spiral
type distributor.
Your Massey-Harris Dealer will be
glad to give complete information on the
new Massey-Harris No. IS Spreader See
him soon :. for the top values in all
your farming needs. The Massey-Harris
Company, Quality Avenue. Dept. A-27c
Racine, Wisconsin.
Montana farmer-stockman., 1953-01-15

uERE's the spreader to get the job done
l. in fewer trips, at lower cost. 1t has
a combination of time-saving features
that makes your time more productive.
First of all, it goes on and off your
tractor in less than a minute with
no lifting or strain. Just a simple twist
of the hand crank and the drawbar is at
hook-up level. It's SO easy that you don't
have to wait until the manure piles up.
Spread when the manure is fresh and
contains the greatest fertilizer value.
The sides of the Massey-Harris IS
Spreader are extra low for easy loading
Moreover, the IS Spreader has the
strength to take the sudden weight of
heavy loads dropped by automatic con-
veyors and leaders. Axle is larger, frame
tough and reinforced, wood parts large
and treated with acid resistant material.
A wide metal flange protects the top and
sides prevents slop overs.
Two wheel design saves more time.
You handle the No. IS easier in close
quarters :. turn out quickly in the cor
ners. Large $50 "a tires carry the No.
IS. Wheels are positioned to keep just
enough weight on the tractor hitch for
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
GAMMA OMEGA CHAPTER

Regular meeting of Gamma
Omega Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi
Sorority, was held in the club
rooms, City Hall, Thursday eve
ming with president Mrs. Carla
Leggett presiding. The group is
sending a CARE Christmas pack
axe to the earthquake victims of
Greece.
Tickets were distributed to mem
bers for the annual Christmas doll
Cynthia" to be given away Dec.
% at the Community Christmas
party in the Clinton Theatre. The
doll has a complete wardrobe.
Peggy Patz presented the pro-
gram, "The Spoken Word. Host
esses were Carla Leggett, Gilmore
Migala, Peggy Vargo and Lillian
Leonard.
The chapters Christmas party
will be held Dec II and the group
also plans to go Christmas caroling
with special stops at Magrudew
Hospital, the Ottawa County Home
and will call on shut-ins.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11

Eclairs and cream puffs are
easy to make, very delicious and
such a good party dessert. Both
are made from the same dough,
so why not make some of each !?
Serve them with just a sprinkling
of powdered sugar, or use one of
the suggested toppings.
Eclairs
o. " G. boiling water
u c.. butter or margarine
" c. sifted all-purpose flour
II tsp. salt
2 eggs
Bring water to boil in medium
sized saucepan; add butter and
cook over full flame until melted.
Turn flame to simmer. Add flour
and salt all together. Stir vigor-
ously until mixture does not stick
to sides of pan. Remove from
flame. Quickly beat in eggs one
at a time until mixture forms
a stiff dough. With wet spoon
shape dough into 4x1-inch oblongs
about 2 inches apart on CREASED
cooky sheet. Or, for cream puffs,
shape into 2-inch circles. Bake at
$50 degrees for 10 minutes and
then at 375 degrees for about 25
minutes or until golden brown.
Split with sharp knife; fill center
with one of suggested filings.
Makes 9 medium or 6 large
eclairs.
SUGGESTED FILINGS AND
TOPPINGS:
!. Cream filling. butterscotch sauce.
chopped nuts.
e. Vanilla ice cream chocolate sauce.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
ANDERsoN.sWAEBLY WEDDING

.,..t 49, An son, East Dec ma
Street. Port Clinton became the
bride Of Lvle Swaeblv, Bellevue,
in st. John Lutheran Church. Port
Clinton, Saturday, November 21.
the Rev. John Braun officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Barnes, Rocky
Ridge. close friend of the couple,
were their only attendants.
After returning from their we'd
ding trip, Mr.. and Mrs. Swaeblv
are now at home in Bryneal Beach
Catawba Island. Size is an office
wc~ker at Erie Ordnance Depot
and the groom is foreman with
the Firestone Research team at
the local depot. p
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
MoRROW-liEMMlNCER
WEDDING

Elizabeth Morrow, East Second
Street. Port Clinton. became the
bride of Leslie Hemminger, Salem
Township. in quiet ceremony
performed Wednesday night, Dec.
? hv the Rev. G.. F. Shoup in ST.
Johns Lutheran Church, Oak Har-
Dor.
His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Hcmminger, were the couples only
attendants. For their wedding
trip, Mr.. and Mrs. Hemminger
chose WASHINGTON. D. c., where
thev visited the Supreme Court
and other historical buildings.
The bride is employed in the
Personnel Office at Erie Ordnance
Depot and the groom is popular
young farmer. The young couple
is now at home in Salem Town
ship.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
ClBBS.DERNARD WEDDING

Of interest to her many friends
and relatives here was the wedding
Saturday forenoon, Dec. 5, in ST.
Paul's Catholic Church, New York
City, uniting Miss Norma Lee
Gibbs, New York, and Marion
"Pat" bernard, Virginia.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
Celia Geiger Gibbs, Toledo, and
Lawrence Larry" Gibbs of the H..
& H. Specially Company, State St.
Port Clinton. She is a granodaugh-
ter of Mrs. Gus Geiger, Laurel Av.
Since her graduation from the
Ohio State University School Of
Nursing, the bride has been a
stewardless with U. S. Airlines.
Her husband is a pilot with the
same company The couple will
reside in North Bergin, New Jer-
sey, upon returning from the
honeymoon trip.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
., !" Social Scene
ROSARY ALTAR SOCIETY
HAS CHRISTMAS PARTY

Rosary Altar Sociey of the I'M
maculate Conception Church was
held at the K of C hal last Monday
evening. The party was well at
tended and the delicious dinner
was much enjoyed. The room and
tables we're gay with Christmas
decorations.
Pins were given to the officers
of the preceding year. They were
Marge Hrupco, Grace Quisno, De
lores Snyder, Mary Jane Witt and
Mary Fisher.
Door prizes were awarded to
Marion Webber, Mary Nelson and
Frances Wohlers. Chairman Of
this successful party were Hva-
cinth Dubbert, Mary Fisher and
Marge Hrupco.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
SEWING CIRCLE
CHRISTMAS PARTY

st. John Sewing Circle held its
annual Christmas party Monday.
evening. A delicious dinner was
served TO 80 members seated at
the beautifully decorated A1bles.
Place fayOrs were miniature Santas
made by some of the Circle Sisters.
The rooms were also decorated
for the occasion.
The program was the Christmas
Story presented in two parts. The
first part was the telling of THE
story by Mrs. Fred Brindlev and
Mrs. Rodney Lockwood with the
playing of the carols in the back
ground and the Nativity seen made
by Mrs. Jack Burkett and Ernest
Below. For the second part
duet "The Sleigh Ride" was played
by Mrs. Braun and Mrs. Lockwood
while Mrs. Brindley appeared as
Santa Claus.
The exchange of gifts followed
and the Secret Sister names were
revealed which caused much laugh
ter and surprises Names we're
drawn for the 1854 Secret Sisters.
A short business meeting was
conducted bv the president whJ
thanked all for their fine coopeia-
ticn and work during the past
year.
The following served on the
committees. Kitchen Ph o e h c
Cover, Mrs. George Hartwig, Mrs.
Ernest Below, and Mrs. Louis Nor
tvs. Dining room and decorations,
Mrs. Edward Roda and Mrs. Jack
Burkett. Program, Mrs John
Hraun Mrs. Po1ney lockwood and
Mrs. Fred Brindley.
The circle will resume their
meetings January %.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
ENTERTAiNS CLUB

Mrs. Lester Schmitt entertained
members of her pinochle club at
their Christmas party Tuesday eve
ming when her home was appro-
priately decorated for the occa-
sion. Dinner was enjoyed at TRAY
eler's Inn after which the ladies'
played cards at the Schmitt home
with Mrs. Orville Easton and Miss
Sadie Dunkle as guest players.
Place favors were apple-marsh-
mallow Santas and there was a
gift exchange. Winners were Mrs.
Paul Krofft, first; Mrs. Wesley
Snider, second; Mrs. George Sper-
Der, low score.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
sOROPTiMIST PARTY

Members Of the Fremont Sorop-
timist Club met in the Island Hotel
for dinner Tuesday evening and
then adjourned to the home of
Mrs Verdi Won Thron for their
Christmas party. A gift exchange
was feature.
Ottawa County members besides
Postmaster Won Thron are Mrs.
Ann Bolte, also of Port Clinton;
Mrs. Meta TSchumv. Mrs. Carl Kin
sci, Atty Luella Zehner and Miss
Cora Link, Oak Harbor.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
YOUNG MOTHERS FORUM

A regular meeting of Young
Mothers Forum was held last We'd
nesday evening at the American
Legion Home, with gift exchange
and group singing. Mrs. Harvey
Goff was accompaniSt.
Pictures and colored slides IL
iustrated Mrs. L. G. Miller'S talk
on Madonna and Child.
During the business meeting it
was decided the group would give
to needy family at Christmas.
Hostesses for the meeting were
Mrs. Richard Snider and Mrs. War
rem Balduf.
The next meeting will be held
January 9Th.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
CHILD STUDY CLUB
CHRISTMAS CLUB

Mrs. Ralph Mackey, els Jackson
Drive will be the hostess December
IA for the Child Study Club meet
ing. The Christmas program will
be arranged by Mrs. Marvin Lund-
gard, Mrs. Lawrence Carpenter,
and Mrs. Lucille Garst. A gift ex-
change will be a feature of the
party.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
LITERARY AND SOCIAL CLUB

The Christmas party for the Lit
erary and Social Club will be Dec.
16 at the home of Mrs. Lawrence
Miller, East Second Street. The
Christmas program will be in
charge of Mrs. Wilbur Gill, Mrs.
David Stanton and Mrs. j. A.
Evers. There will be gift ex-
change at the meeting.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
CHILD GUIDANCE
COUNCIL MEETING

Mrs. Earl McRitche will be the
hostess for h e Child Guidance
meeting December 10, assisted by
Mrs. Earl Risdmaier, Mrs. Robert
Howarth and Mrs. Richard Cover,
co-hostesses. This will be the clubs
annual Christmas party and gift
exchange.
Mrs. Thomas Sutton who has had
charge of the sale of Christmas
wrapping paper is requesting all
members to turn in their money
for the paper they have purchased
at this meeting.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
ON WEDDING TRIP

Mrs. Bess Phillips of Cleveland
formerly of Oak Harbor and DR..
J. R. Merrick of Lakeside were
married December 5th. The Mer-
ricks are now on an extended trip
along the Eastern Sea Coast and
will return home the latter part
of December. They will reside at
the Merrick home near Lakeside.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
PC. CAMERA CLUB

Edna Mae Richey and David
Mackey were introduced as new
members when the Port Clinton
Camera Club met in the Catawba
Island home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walt
er Christiansen. After discussion
of planned activities, the group
watched color slides and then took
pictures.
Next meeting will be January 3
in the home of Lawrence Richey,
700 East Third Street. Anyone
interested is welcome to attend.
Don't forget your Christmas pic
lures for the contest being spon-
sored by this club.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
ANTIQUARlANS CHANGE
LIBRARY DISPLAY

In keeping with the Christmas
season the library display this
month will feature gifts which
were given to children long ago.
Amono them is dolls china tea
set The display is in charge of
Mrs. Howard Fulton and Mrs. Sam
Christensen.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
P.E.O. SlSTERHOOD
CHRISTMAS PARTY

Mrs. Ed Reifschneider will be the
hostess at the next meeting of the
P.E.O. on December 18th. A lunch
con at the Island House will pre-
ceed the Christmas program which
is in charge of Mrs. Kenneth
Black. There will be gift ex-
change.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
MOTHERS ROUNDTABLE
CHRISTMAS PARTY

Mothers Roundtable will have
their annual Christmas party at
the home of Mrs. Ronald Jones
with the program committee in
charge of the evenings program.
Mrs. Leroy Higley is the co-hostess.
Roll call will be "Favorite Christ
mas Dish.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11

creamy fudge that dragees, colored
granulated sugar and other kinds
of cake decorations stick on the
surface of the fudge. Or, tie the
fudge squares up with gold or
silver cord like miniature Christ
mas packages. The regular hangers
used for Christmas tree decorations
can be used to hang the fudge on
the tree.
Try this easy to make Chocolate
Nut Fudge for Christmas fun and
fancy.
Chocolate Nut Fudge
3 OF. chocolate. cut fine
IA cups milk
cups sugar
" teaspoon son
tablespoons light corn sirup
"a bar IA cup) Good Luck margarine
20 teaspoon vdnilld
i cup nuts. cut in pieces
English wulnuts. black wolnuts.
pecuns. or other nuts)
Put chocolate in milk in saucepan
and place over low heat. Stir con-
stantly until chocolate is melted
and mixture is very smooth and
blended. Add sugar, salt, and corn
sirup and stir constantly until
sugar is dissolved and mixture
boils. Continue to boil gently until
a small amount of mixture forms
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
MEETS IN FREMONT

Members of the Immaculate Con-
ception Catholic Study Club held
their dinner meeting in Fremont's
High Manor Wednesday evening
after which they held their Christ
mas party in the Fremont home of
Mrs. Ursula Fritz Lemon.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
CREAM FILLING:

ChEAm
Il C. sugar
8 Tbsp. all-purpose -four
n tsp. salt
2 C. milk
egg yolks
Il C. sugar
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 tsp. vanilla
Combine n C. sugar, flour and
salt in double boiler; add milk
gradually. Cook, stirring, until as
thick as thick custard sauce.
Cover and cook ten minutes
longer, stirring occasionally. Stir
a little of the hot mixture into
the egg yolks, beaten with n c.
sugar, then stir into mixture in
double boiler. Cook about 2 min
utes longer or until it mounds
when dropped from a spoon. Re-
move from flame. Add butter and
vanilla. Cool.
FUDGE FROsTING:
IL so. Q12 oz.) chocolate, cus
fine
IL c. sugar
" C. milk
1bsp. shortening
n tsp. salt
Il tsp. vanilla
Combine chocolate, sugar, milk,
shortening and salt in saucepan.
Heat mixture slowly until sugar
is dissolved, stirring constantly.
Bring to full rolling boil and boil
l minute. Add vanilla and beat
until thick enough to spread.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
ODD FELLOWS AND REBEkAS
CHRISTMAS PARTY

A Christmas party for Odd Eel
lows and Rebekas and their fam
lilies will be held December II in
the IOF Hall with potluck supper
served promptly at $50 There
will be entertainment and a so
cent gift exchange.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
D.A.V. CHRISTMAS
PARTY SCHEDULED

D. A. V. Auxiliary and Chapter
will meet Monday night, December
Ia. for their annual Christmas
Party at the American Legion
Home. All members attending
with children bring a soc gift for
exchange.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
ENTERTAINS CLUB

Miss Marian Rasmussen enter
tanned members of her pinochle
club in her jefferson Street home
Monday evening. Prizes were
awarded as follows: Miss Roseland
Rhoda, first; Miss Elinor Migala,
second, and Miss Lorna Gulau, low
score. Miss Marilyn Dahnke will
entertain at the Christmas party,
Monday evening, Dec. 81.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
Trim Your Xmas Tree With Fudge

Fudge unun to make and better when
small Christmas tree for the table Grownup and children alike will
get big kick out of being able the Christmas decorations
and it adds touch of the old fashioned Christmas
your imagination decorating the fudge smooth,
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11

a ball in cold water (234'F.). Re-
move from heat. Add margarine
and vanilla. Cool to lukewarm
(110'F.) without stirring. Beat un-
til candy loses its shiny look and
small amount dropped from a
spoon will hold its shape. Quickly
stir in nuts. Turn into lightly
creased s" 8" x 2" pan.. When
candy is cold and firm, cut into
1" squares. Yield: 49 squares about
u" thick (about 2 lbs.)...
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
WOMEN OF THE MOOSE

Over $50 members of the Wom-
en- of the Moose and Loval Order
members attended the 14th ami
versarv celebration of Port Gin
ton Chapter 281 in the X. of C.
hall Sunday afternoon.
General Chairman Cora F.. K
White called the meeting to order.
College of Regents members at
tending were Bertha Weis and
Helen Dossin. Norwalk: Edna War
ner, Mary Nulk and Frieda Paler-
mo. Toledo: Ruth Trieschmann.
AGNES Foley and Ethel Keeling.
Sanduskv; Jennie LaNier, Goldie
Dorr and Nettie Schultz, Port Clin-
ton.
Charter members honored were
Emma Bovsen Sophia Weller Viola
Debien. Ida Graham, Jennie La
Nier. Marv Snider, Mable Eaton
and Hazel Debien.
Lu Willie. Akron, who instituted
Chapter 281 IA years ago, sent
telegram expressing her regrets
and best wishes for the successful
meeting.
Marguerite Luebcke of the Aid
for the Aged office was guest
speaker and was introduced bv
RoSella ST. Clair, Chapter Night
chairman. Velma Spencer, Gladys
Hensler, Dolly Decant and Gladvs
Frazier were initiated by Sandusky
Chapter, after Norwalk Chapter
had conducted the ballo:ing.
Also assisting in the program
we're Toledo Chapter 1874. Bellevue
Chapter 284, Mrs. LaNier and
Helen Holmes, Cleveland.
Cora White announced that word
had been received from Moose
heart that Port Clinton has AGAIN
been selected as top honor chap
ter in its district for 1854, based
on membership gain and ability
to carry out thes New Horizons
program.
This is the second consecutive
year the local chapter has earned
this honor and as a result, Senior
Regent Mable Eaton will serve as
conference leader at the mid-wint-
er conference to be held next
month in Sanduskv.
Committee members serving for
the day included Hazel Dezien,
Mary Bergman. Goldie Dorm,
Abbie White, Leta Conner, Daisy
Heating. Lena Whisner. Esther
Grover, Mildred Warnke. Geraldine
Rohde, Gwendolyn Stout, Ethel
BRYANT, Tavern Schultz, Ethel
Rahm, Alma Chaffin, Margaret
Callahan, Audrey Telep, Charlene
Fleming, Barbara Debien, Doris
RuSincovitch and Darlene Chaffin
Moose members served the tur-
kew dinner to the ladies and guests
after the meeting.
Chapter Development reports
due Monday night, Dec. IA, are
Publicity, Moosehaven, Social Ser
vice and Membership. There will
be a potluck lunch and dollar
Christmas gift exchange.
Ottawa County news. (Port Clinton, Ohio) 1931-1956, 1953-12-11
COTERIE MEETING

CO EkTE WEE TNO
Mrs. Edith Ames will be hostess
at the next meeting of CCterie
FRIDAY, December IL. Luella
Brough will tell a Christmas story
and members will name their fav-
orite Christmas Carol as the roll
call. A gift exchange is planned.
Montana farmer-stockman. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1947-1993, 1953-08-15

helped his wife to the sidewalk. Ems
face with its frame of CRAVING brown
hair looked small and bleak and
slightly puckered. Sam watched
from the car as she entered the hall.
He could almost feel her shoulders
slumping. He drove home slowly,
and put away the car. I'm dog
tired" he thought as he entered the
house. ''When the papers read, Pm
turning in"
The following morning the alarm
clock rang out promptly at six. For
a o'clock rising was a hard-and-
fast rule in the Carpenter Household.
By sixthirty En- was usually up and
dressed, with breakfast on the table.
SAM KEPT EYEING his wife as
she slipped into her. clothes. She
hadn't come home until late last
night. He had heard her come in,
but hadn't let on. What En- had to
tell-like as not it wasn't good
could wait It'll morning.
'Sam," En- announced as thew sat
down to breakfast. 'tSam, I'm ready
to bust, but didn't dare start, not
It'll I'd dished up your breakfast.
Sam, look at your wife: She's Sun
beams brand new organist!" There
was ring in Ems voice Sam hadn't
heard for years.
"Organist," he gasped, ''why
EMMY" Sam leaned back in his
chair and stared at his wife as
though he didn't believe her. Ems
little organ had stood in their home
since the day she and Sam were mar
ried. AS girl En- had played for
Sunday school. She still thumbed
away on her organ for pastime: The
good old hymns, the old-fashioned
songs of her girlhood.
Sam could hardly believe this new
En- was his wife. The words fairly
rolled off her tongue as she I'M
travelled her story.
''WE WERE UP in the lodge hall
and about to start when Martha