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Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-02-11
Good Hope

A church rally was held at
Good Hope AME, sponsored by
the stewards and trustees, who
participated on the program. Rev.
o. w. Walker of Prescott, was
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-02-11

Perhaps the biggest surprise OF
lean is the complete reversal OF
s ser when the boys from Pine Bluff
an. and Hot Springs meet, In the first
.,o.ire of the schools in an exhibition
~" nae enormously reported here as
s CLARENCE game, Langston Elk
- ont a two-point win. L a st
,at the teams met in two games
w." the blue chips on the line and
Siyided contests. Early in the week,
, Mr., defeated Langston by 40 points
=. tho Tigers beat the Bulldogs S4-44,
I oter in the week. it was Langston
t,~.pinr on the pressure in the third
,or4od to cement win 63-43.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-02-11
Kensett
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Waddy

WIS, w, NJ. Whuuy
The WINS of Centennial NIB
church observed Missionary day.
recently. Rev w. E. Jones' West
Point delivered the message. A
beautiful candle light and install
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-02-11

The Line.ups and Running Score by Quarters;
,...e+o, Ga Pos. Merrill 43
rt1feId 49, j. Love r. (F) Horn IA Warn t. Short'r
Grant ) Hill TO- Osbun (C) Williams II, Randall
Walk'r II, Hunt'r 4, Jons6 go Jones t. Perry 5
Iangston 13 10 q 10
Merrill ID 10
Merrill Leads sig-s
Az time the district tournament Merrill
,oues to be the beat the first year of eompe-
;ton for Bg-S teams The standings at present are:
Won Lost Won Lost
,forriU Pine Bluff l Dunbar L. R. 3
Lincoln Camden Jones, ~ L. H. b
uosbngton Texark Washington, Ell Dora l 3
Iangson, Hot Sprgs
Pine Bluff Teams Hard to Beat
The Merrill Tigers sporting II record against
only six losses The Merrill junior boys have IA while
losing one and Coleman hi school have 10 while
losing only one The Coleman is coached by James
gaternan and Clarence Carlton.
Dunbar Defeats Manassas of Memphis 51-4
Charles Williams back and the 65' center was the
difference as Dunbar Beacats nersectona game
Sal The Memphis lads trailed turnout the game and the
contest was one-sded than the would indicate
Williams led all with % points sly Ford high for
Manassas with Is points
Coleman 50; Conway AZ
IS Forrest City 60 Cotton Plant 81
Merrill 81. Magnolia St Peters "a
Merrill Jr, 40 Townsend 38 Girls a. Nelson Js IA
Tkana Merrill Jrs 38 Pu Co Jr Boys "A Nelson Jrs l6
Merrill Jrs Springs "a Pu Co Sr Girls "a; Nelson l6
Merrill Jrs 49, Hot Springs Pu Boys o. Nelson l8
ST Peters 48
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-02-11
what poe,ors' tests Showed

Then here's hope for youl In
tests by doctors, Lydia Pinkham' 9 Com
pound and Tablets gave relief from
such distress In $50 and 300
lrespectively) OF the cases tested Cont
pIete or striking relief
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-02-11
writes Mrs. a. W., New York, NJ. r.

Nov I don't suffer
from 'hoi fIoshes' and
nervousness, feelfinel"
o Are you going
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-02-11

Coleman 50; Conway AZ
Forrest City 60, Cotton Plant 81
Townsend PIX, Al; St. Peters Jrs. "a
Pu. Co. Jr Girls "a; Nelson Jrs. IA
Pu Co. Jr. Boys "A; Nelson Jrs. l6
Pu. Co. ST. Girls "a; Nelson Is
Pu. Co. Sr. Boys %; Nelson 10.
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-02-11
:. THE HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
~ C. D. Henry
swap Lop- sized

, ,ston and Merrill Swap Lop-sized
Victories in Biss Play
he Of basketball
Arkansas State press. [volume] (Little Rock, Ark.) 1941-1959, 1955-02-11

SCORES:
Merrill u, Texarkana IS
Merrill 81 Magnolia 81
Merlu Jrs. 10, Townsend PIX, 80
Texarkana IS: Merrill Jrs. 38
Merrill Jrs. "A Hot Springs "a
Merrill Jrs. 36; Hot Springs "a
Coien,an So ST Peters 48
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-05-27
Purchase Ridpoth's
For New Drug Store

A new drug store is scheduled
to open in Columbia Falls in late
June with purchase OF the Rid
path grocery building by Don Pip
er, Lewiston, Idaho. 1t will be a
Rexall outlet.
Piper, a native OF Missoula, is a
1949 graduate in pharmacy from
Montana State university, who has
been assistant manager for large
drug store at Lewiston. Mrs. Pip
er, the former 10 Flaherty of Mis-
soula is also a MSU graduate, and
they have two children, Penne, 6,
and Mike, S. The Pipers are pres
emily living in Evergreen until
they find housing in Columbia
Falls. During the war, Piper was
in the Army Air Force.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ridpath are
selling out their stock of groceries
and plan to retire. Their home
with its large garden is next to the
city hall.
Mr.. Ridpath is member Of the
Columbia Falls city council, and
was also on the council in 1852
SO. Last year he was appointed
chairman OF the newly organized
commission ). hitch completed
drawing up a zoning ordinance this
spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ridpath came to
Columbia Falls in 1886, and to
Montana in 1918 demonstrating
near Harlem. They have a son
Roland, Columbia Falls, a daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. O. Forsgren, Boze-
man and three grandchildren.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-05-27
Fete Glenn Smiths
With Farewell Party

A farewell party honored Mr..
and Mrs. Glenn Smith and family.
Sunday afternoon. It was in the
form OF a surprise party at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Har-
rison. The Smiths are to leave
Friday, for Los Angeles where he
is to be an area engineer working
for the new American Brass Co,
fabricating plant.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Bud
Ward and three children; Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Press; Mr.. and Mrs
Paul Patchin and two children: Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Stedman and two
children, Columbia Falls; Mr.. and
Mrs. Francis Turner and two chill
dren; Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Rossler
and daughter, Hungry Horse: Mr.
and Mrs. Ricky Torkelson. and
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Johanson
WhitefiSh.
The Smiths were presented q gift
OF silver from the group.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-05-27
Greig's Expanding
Col. Falls Service

Greig's Dairy plans to establish
a depot in Columbia Falls to bet
ter serve the northeast section of
the Flathead.
r. w. Van Auker, owner of
Greig's which merged with Glacier
Dairy, last Feb. l, said that a CEN
trally located depot would be a
great advantage to better service
this growing area. There is also a
possibility of a cream pickup sta
ton, if farmers in the Columbia
Falls section show sufficient in
terest.
S. w. Colgan has taken over
the Columbia Falls route and serv-
ice area for Greig's and now lives
in the Kelly addition. He and Mrs.
Colgan have a son, Rudy, 19
months. He formerly drove a log
ging truck for Plum Creek and
before that the family lived in
Pontiac, Mich.
After Army service during World
War II, he had route in Port
land, Ore, for Carnation for three
years.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-05-27
Buptist Bible School

Daily vacation Bible school is to
start, Tuesday, at the First Bap-
fist church in Columbia Falls. Stu
dents from the LaSale area will
attend, also.
Glasses for students, -four years
old and up" will be conducted.
Teachers are Mrs. Clarence Con-
nor, Mrs. Jack 10y, Mrs. Jack
Schutzman, and Pastor Ralph
Werner. Acting as assistants will
be Mrs. Frank Stryker, Mrs. Shir-
ley Bruner Loretta Buck, and
Sharon Eklund. Bible school Sec
rotary is Mrs. Emily Birnel.
Sessions are from 8 until IL am.
Tuesday through Friday next week
and five days the following week.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-05-27
Falls Club Calendar

intermediate MYF will not meet
Monday. Next meeting is set for
June 6.
Rainbow Board meets, Tuesday,
at the home of Mrs. A. w. Howell.
Officers of VFW Auxiliary will
be installed at a special meeting
Tuesday, 8 pm. at the city hall.
General WSCS of the Methodist
church meets next Wednesday,
pm, at the parish house. Ladies OF
the church are invited to attend.
Royal Neighbors lodge members
will attend county camp, Wednes-
day, at Whitefish.
ST. Richards Altar society will
meet next Wednesday, 7:30 pm.
at the parish hall with Mrs. Martin
Olsen presiding.
Mrs. Lee Dickey and Mrs. Johr
Perry will be hostesses at the Al
tar society meeting.
Columbia Falls Masonic lodg,
meeting next Wednesday, 8 pm
Work in the second degree.
Rainbow Assembly meets mex
Thursday, 7:30 pm, Masonic tenn
pie. Plans for June picnic are t,
be made.
i West Side Water Association
meets Friday, June 8, pm. a
the home of Mrs. AL Shay. Al
members are urged to attend thi
semi annual meeting.
Rebekah lodge meets next Fri
day, 2 pm. at the Masonic temple
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-05-27
Baptist Young People
To Sponsor Films

Two color sound moving pictures
will be sponsored by the Baptist
Young People, June and S. They
are to be shown at the multi-pur-
pose room, 8 pm, both evenings
There isn't any admission.
To be shown, Saturday, is "The
Prior Claim" which is a Gospel
scientific film. Sunday, "The
Stones Cry Out" is title of the film
showing the Holy Land.
The public is invited.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-05-27
Bible School Classes
Open Next Week

Bible school at the Columbia
Falls Christian church is slated TO
start next Tuesday at 8 am. Stu
dents attending will be in the three
year old through eighth grade
bracket. Glasses are to conclude
at 1880 am daily.
Planned for June 10, last day,
is an afternoon picnic with even
ing program.
Teachers OF the school are to be
Marjorie Dewitt and Mrs. Tom
Shelton, beginners; Grace Marie
Dewitt. primary; Mrs. Leo Rem
frow and Mrs. George Hanson,
juniors; and Mrs. Pat Kelly, inter-
mediate.
Heroes of the Cross" is Bible
school theme.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-05-27

Columbia Falls new Latter Day
Saints church Saturday, June 4
will see its first use for a COM
munity play as local Ids members
present a minstrel show, Georgia
Jubilee"
The new so by 100-foot brick
chapel is now completed except for
landscaping and such incidentals
as stage curtains. There is a stage
in the recreation hall.
The show proceeds will help
complete the building.
The local Ids group also plan
to present the minstrel production
in Kalispell, June and at Charlo,
June 8. Each OF the shows includ-
ing that in Columbia Falls will
start at 8 pm. with admission SO
cents for adults and Is cents FOR
children.
Drama director for the produc-
ton is Mrs. Albert Carter with
Mrs. Lowell Kiser, music director,
Melvin Stark is stage manager
Harold Tolley, advertising man.
ager; Mrs. Lyman Weight, accom-
PIANIST.
Lyman Weight is the interlocu-
tor, with endmen, Melvin Nash
Candida Martinez, Alvin Blades
David Harris, Arly Moody, Lloyd
Heder and Earl Moody.
Other members Of the cast in
clude: Eugene and Sandra Brown
Kay Burtsfield, Lois Cady, Alber'
D. Carter and children, Albert Jr
Edith and Charlotte, Arizona Glib.
bons, Mr.. and Mrs. Werner Giffort
and DeAnn, Harvey Harris, LAIR,
Harris, Mrs. Lloyd Heder, Lowell
Kiser, LaVon Law, Marie Law
Fred McCracken, Barbara Nc
Cracker, Mrs. Arly Moody, Mrs
Melvin Nash, Mrs. Ralph Stark
Dora Mae Stark and Ted Tolley.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-05-27
EASY VIM

You compete only with people living
IN this part Of the countryi Note: VIM
ners win be refunded full purchase price
on any single Hotpoint appliance
bought during contest that duplicates
prize won. Contest subject to all ma
tiooal, state and local regulations.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-05-27
BPW to Recess For
Summer Months

Business and Professional Wo-
mems club will hold their final
spring dinner meeting, June /. It
is to be at Frenchy's Oasis at 1880
pm.
Members who wish to make res
ervations for guests, or need trans
portation, are asked to call Mrs.
Joe Opalka, telephone 35-X. Ladies
will meet at tbs pm. at Mitton's
Grocery to 60 as group to White
fish.
BPW met, May 10, for dinner
meeting at Our Savior's Lutheran
church. Mrs. Chuck Hetzer pre-
sided in the absence of Mrs. Ben
Hyndman, newly installed presi-
dent. She was a surgical patient
at Missoula.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-05-27
Present Students
In Monday Recital

Students of Mrs. William Lane
presented recital, Monday, at the
Columbia Falls Methodist church.
Piano students participating
were Shirley Fulton, Panis Harvey,
Sharon Lane, Lee Ann Reynolds,
and Robert Sanderson, Columbia
Falls; with Marcia Duer and Don
ma Rowles, Martin City. Vocal stu
dent is Grace Marie Dewitt, Col
umbia Falls.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-05-27
Methodist Ladies
Elect Officers

Mrs. Morry Erickson was elect
ed chairman of Methodist WSCS
Circle /, May Is. She succeeds Mrs
billiard Ritter.
Others named were Mrs. Cecil
Loveall, vice chairman, with Mrs
George Westre, secretary; and Mrs
Ed Biller, treasurer.
The Circle met at the home OF
Mrs. E. R. Rutherford, who was
assisted as hostess by Mrs. Mic
Toavs. Mrs. Marguerite Livingston
joined the group.
Next meeting is set for June Il
when Mrs. Henry Casterline vii
be hostess.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-05-27
InsfoII Officers
Of FoIIs Assembly

Barbara Countryman was in
stalled as worthy advisor of Col
umbia Falls Rainbow Assembly,
Thursday. She succeeds Margaret
Sparks. Public installation follow
ed the Assembly business meeting.
Acting as installing officer was
Marie Baeth, past advisor. She was
assisted by Elaine Smith, marshal;
Portia Sharr, chaplain; Beret Bar
DO, musician; Betsy Lundborg,
secretary; and Mary Rae Carroll,
treasurer.
LIST OFFICERS
Elective officers installed were
Grace Marie Dewitt, worthy asso-
ciate advisor; Roberta Mclean,
Charity; Deanna Cada, Hope and
Roberta Sanderson, Faith. APP
pointive officers include Jill An
ders, chaplain; Margaret Ryan,
drill leader; Linda Driscoll, red;
Marjorie Dewitt, orange; Bonnie
Hansen, green; Gail Preston, blue;
Donna Rundell. indigo; Pat Chef,
confidential observer; Ora Kim
zey, musician; Kay Ridenour, choir
directors, with Patricia Morris,
Sylvia Smith, Marjorie Bakshas,
Carla Warnock, and Mary Ann
Smith, choir members. Previously
installed for a years term of Of
flee were Betsy Lundborg, secre-
tary; and Caroline Hyndman,
treasurer.
After installation, Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Countryman, parents Of the
new worthy advisor, and her sis
ter, Mrs. Gary Peltzer, were in
troduced.
NAME DELEGATES
Chief business at the meeting
was election of delegates for Grand
Assembly to be held June 10 to 81
in Havre. Elected were Barbara
Countryman, Roberta Mclean and
Grace Marie Dewitt, with Roberta
Sanderson and Jill Anders named
as alternates.
A gift from the Assembly was
presented 70 margaret sparks by
Barbara Countryman.
Discussed was a picnic to be held
next month. Margaret Ryan was
appointed as committee chairman
to work out details.
Guests introduced included Al
Shay, Masonic lodge Master; with
Mrs. Sam Bakshas, Mrs. Jack
Merz, Mrs. Richard Sparks, Mr.
and Mrs. Dan Saurey, and Mrs
| A. w. Howell, board members, pre-.
sented. Mrs. Klaas Dewitt is Moth.
er Advisor.
| Assembly is to meet next Thurs.
day with new officers in charge
Business will include picnic plans
Initiation is set for June Is.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-05-27
Patsy Morris, II

Patsy Morris observed her elev-
enth birthday anniversary last
Saturday with party at her
home. After opening gifts birth
day supper was served. The fol-
lowing girls then enjoyed the NOV
ie at the Park theatre: Sandra
Barnhart, Evalee Clifford, Sharon
Kelly, Sharon Lane, Cheryl Sky
berg, Marcia Thacker, Susan Will
and the guest OF honor.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-05-27
Club ReceSSeS

st. Theresa Study club of st.
Richards church met, Thursday,
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A.
Schoenberg. The group will recess
for the summer, with next meet
ing set for Sept. 20.
Hungry Horse news. [volume] (Columbia Falls, Mont.) 1948-current, 1955-05-27
Parsonage Progress

Parsonage at the First Baptist
church has reached the interior
painting stage. Pastor Ralph Wer-
ner commented "it wouldn't be
long now" Volunteer workers do
nate time weekly.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-22

hold it's meeting at the First
b aptist Church, Dulany
Court, the fourth Sunday in
October.
Mr.. Loyde Saunders, a resi-
dent of New York, visiting
in the community, has been
in the hospital for a week.
We, the people of the COM
munity, wish him a speedy
recovery.
The Academy Hill School,
of Fincastle, is sponsoring a
Family Rally on October II.
1t consists of booths of games
such as Bingo, Darts, Fishing
Ponds, and many others.
Booths of food will be plenti-
ful-hot dogs, chicken, pies,
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-22
The Diffsrs,ee

What's the difference between a
bachelor and married map2 When
bachelor walks the flor With q
baby. he's g.-Iowan. U.S.S.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-22
Goinsboro Branch
Library
LOOKS AT BOOKS"
Main and Broad

The following new books
are recent additions at the
Gainsboro Library, and are
highly recommended for your
reading:
art of Tray Painting" by
NJ. d. Murray. An adequate
guide for the beginner, as
well as the craftsman.
"The Virginia Exiles," by
E. G. Vining. A solid, sub
stantial and continually alb
sorbing novel, which conveys
the Quaker quality of quiet
and luminous integrity.
Complete Home Book of
Manipulating Id s." by
Douglas Lurton. Over 1000
simple easy-to-use methods
Of earning extra money.
"The Lark Shall Sing" by
Elizabeth Cadet. A wacky
and spontaneous, yet eminent
ly sensible novel which is
plain fun for everyone.
Faith Made Them Champ
ions," edited by Norman Vim
cent Peale. 65 exciting stories
of victory through faith and
courage.
Manners In Business" by
E. G.. MacGibbon. A book de-
signed primarily for the work
ing girl and. women, yet Of
fering much for the alert man
of business.
"The Teacher-Pupil Rela-
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-22

livered the eulogy, taking his
text from Psalm 1924 "Thou
shalt guide me with thy
counsel"
Tribute was paid to Mrs. Sc
well as faithful member of
the church, a devoted wife
and a conscientious neighbor
and friend, who lent her ar
tistic ability to all who need
ed her.
She leaves a devoted hus-
band, Ernest B. Sewell.
Hughes Funeral Home was in
charge.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-22

tionship,' by R. N. Bush.
This book presents tested
techniques enabling you to
measure and increase your
competence as a teacher, SUI
peissNsiFssor, or, administrator.
'sBand of Angels" by r.
P. Warren. An incisive inter-
probation of one of the darkest
and most formative periods
in American history-at the
time of the Civil War, the
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-22
Fincastle News

Services at the First Bap-
fist Church, Sunday after
moon, was as usual highly
spiritual and thoroughly en-
joyed by all. Our pastor, Rev.
c. j. Smith, was at his best.
Miss Henriette Tolliver of
Rorer Avenue, Roanoke, wor-
shipped with US. Later she
visited her aunt, Mrs. Louise
Walton.
Mrs. Rose Spencer, of Tren-
ton, N. j., is spending her va
cation at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Bundy,
of Johnstown, Pa, are at their
home on Cherry HIP enjoy
ing the beautiful landscape
that can be viewed from their
residence.
Arthur TOlliver. of Hot
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-22
MRS. PEARL SEWELL
PASSES
Dy George

The funeral of Mrs. Pearl
Sewell was held Monday, Oc-
tober 10, at 3 p m, at ST.
Paul Methodist Church. Rev.
ID. Hall read the Scripture.
Solos were offered by Mes
DANES Odell Mebane and Alice
Moore. Rev. !.
read Tennyson's Crossing
the Bar" and offered the
prayer of consolation.
The pastor, Rev. Harris de-
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-22
Bile Ridge
u by Marie Redd

The Deacons Conference
will convene at the Lily of the
Valley Baptist Church, the
fifth Sunday in October, with
Deacon j. F.. Ragsdale presid-
ing.
The one day session will
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-22

years Immediately before and
after.
Of you wish to read any of
the above listed books dial
3-6911-EXt. 316.)
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-22

and lemonade.
A prize will be given to the
family raising the nos t
money.
Come and enjoy a pleasant
evening at our school Thurs
day, October 27, at 8 O'clock.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-22

Jeanne S. Moehn, family life
specialist: The individual is. born
with the ability to develop emo
tons, and, of the many emotions,
fear is one which can be either
normal or abnormal" Nh
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-22
BISHOP w. Y. BELL
TO SPEAK

Bishop w. Y. Bell, of South
Boston, will speak at AME
Church on Loudon Avenue at
a p. m. Sunday.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1955-10-22

Dwight ID. Eisenhower, speaking to
Lutheran young peoples group: at
is essential today that young people
take up the task of trying to build
bridges of understanding among the
worlds peoples"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1955-09-20

rsls. rabbits and even hvds
that were always running h
front Of ".
One Of my three waterfalls
had changed eharacter com
pletely. because great rains
and winds had displaced huge
rocks and tumhled them into
the gorge, turning what had
once been Q high. misty curtain
Of froth into . series Of sman,
splashy rock cayerns.
There was Q ghost Of silver
sickle moon in the sky and
sunlight cut through the
heavy shade here and there.
Coming down steep inclines
we sighted green pastures
where cows were grazing and,
beyond, old stone houses sit-
ting serenely as they've done
for nearly 400 years.
The air was full Of wonder
full smells Of evergreen, sum
drenched hay and the sounds
Of tumbling water. Yet
through my pleasure In the
beauty. ] had q nagging sense
Of guilt. q persistent sensation
Of wrong-doing. I felt. ]
guess. like . small child who
has played hockey and expects
any minute to be caught and
scolded.
Yet-"Play." Prof. Pope Of
Cornell University had said
in the release that sent me
holidaying. lis essential to
mental health"
My trouble. I decided. is
that ! was brought UP to think
Of work as right and good,
while nobody ever mentioned
that play for adults Is i'm
portant. too. So work remains
to me . yirtuous enterprise
which play can never be.
But next morning. when I
sat again at my desk after q
long, untroubled night of sleep
and q good breakfast, the
papers had new meaning. The
whole day went well and !
accomplished almost rs much
in three hours a. ! had been
doing in three days.
80 thank you, Prof. Pope,
I'll try to remember that play
Ia essential. too.
Prem Ar Nsvsfeaturss)