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Milford chronicle., 1956-06-01

The Alphabetical Roll Call con-
tinues with and on to w this
means its your turned to be called
to attend your lodge.
S is for Shockley, Marion W., Jr.,
who joined in fifty-two-don't leave
your lodge, Marion, you know that
will never do.
S is for Salisbury, James F.,
son of Jim-how about visiting your
lodge next week, do it, if it means,
ION the rim.
S is for Scarborough, Ray a
beautiful name-if you attend your
lodge every Monday night, its just
like playing a game.
It is for Tatman, Arthur G an ex-
farmer is he-drive over some night
Arthur, every Odd Fellow will be
happy, especially you and me.
It is for Telling, Ivan the man
who arranges your fiov ers-come
up to the odd Fellows some night,
Ivan, yes, come and stay several
hours.
T is for Taylor, Robert J., an
Odd Fellow for only two years
a visit to your Lodge some night,
Bob, would take away all your
lodge fears.
v is for Vernon, Eugene A., over
at the Bus Center-attend your
lodge every night, you know how
to enter.
w is for Walls, Edwin B. of
the Milford-Harrington road-when
coming East again try Crystal
Fount as your abode.
w is for Wollters, Robert G. as
known by all-come up to Crystal
Fount some night, give us a friend
ly call.
w is for Ward, Carson R. is the
way we have it-why not bring
Rem up some night, that would
give you two runs and hit.
w is for Ward. James A. who
works long hours-how about
Crystal Fount, come but don't bring
flowers.
w is for Watson, Aaron a Bible
name-if YOU promise to visit your
lodge we'll forgive you and hold
no blame.
w is for Webb, Edward G.. since
35-don't wait for twenty years to
visit your lodge, goodness sakes
alive.
w is for Webb. F. A. Jr., known
as Allie-when you get to feeling
good, come up and We'll have a
rally.
C7N
We of Crystal Fount Lodge were
sorry to hear of the death of Bro
ther w. Millaway Broadway of
Smyrna.
Mr.. Broadway has been a barber
in Smyrna for 35 years, and was
a member of Morning Star Lodge
No. 6 IOOF, a trustee of that lodge
a past district deputy grand master
and past grand warden, IOOF; a
trustee of First Presbyterian
Church; an active Republican, for
mer coroner, and former member
of the Kent County Levy Court.
Services were conducted at 2
D. m. Wednesday from the Matthews
Funeral Home here with the Rev.
o. G. Jones, pastor of First Pres
byterian Church, officiating. Burial
at Odd Fellows Cemtery, Smyrna.
He Is survived by his wife,
Sophie S. a son William M. Broad
way, Jr.. and a brother Frank, of
near New Castle.
Milford chronicle., 1956-06-01
REyERsE ACTION

OKLAHOMA CITY - lPl =
Mead Miller, senior Oklahoma
County excise board member has
peen receiving complaints from >
friend for weeks that his taxes
were too high. 90 60
Finally, Miller sent out apnrais-
ers to check the friends pronerty
He reported back to the friend. .
You're paying less than the reg.
ular valuation. Well have to raise
your taxes"
Milford chronicle., 1956-06-01
GENEROUS CITY

MARTINSVILLE, Va. -(P)- Mr.
and Mrs. Nick Prillaman, of Mar
tinsville, nominate Winchester, Va.
as the states most generous city
They put a nickel in one of Win
chester's new parking meters and
out rolled two dimes. What they
can't understand is that the meters
were not designed to take dimes
Benjamin Franklin founded the
University of Pennsylvania.
Milford chronicle., 1956-06-01
SAFETY LAST

PHOENIX, Ariz. = up - The
police department had a very red
face.
Captain Haskell Welch was in
a minor traffic accident. He was
cited only after Chief Charles p.
Thomas ordered it, the next day.
Welch is chief of the depart
ment's safety program.
Milford chronicle., 1956-06-01

Miss Alice Lockwood entertain
ed to dinner on Sunday, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward L. Brasure, Mrs.
louise Lynch and two children,
dolores and Brasure, of Selbyville
ana Vaughn Lynch of this place.
MILFORD June Days, Fri.-Sat., June
90, are Bargain Daysl
Milford chronicle., 1956-06-01
ONE-NAN JOB

CLEVELAND, Tenn. = Up -
Fifteen firemen answered call to
extinguish a grease fire in a house
wife's stove One man put it out
smothering it with a wet dishrag.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-11-14

and particularly Croatia!
This years show features
several traditional Tamburit-
"a orchestra selections, choir
music, vocal and instrumental
solos and several vivacious
dances. Music featured is
from Tamburitza land, name
ly, Croatia, Slovenia and Ser
bia, plus Italian, Ukraine,
Russian, Polish, Slovak and
Modern American.
Headlining the soloists
are Anna Marie Baller of
Wheeling, w. Va, and
Sandra Petika of Canons-
burg, Pa. The dancers fea-
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-11-14
Pitt AII.U Tanns
On Holiday Tour
Concert Slate
Ambitious One

PITTSBUR G. H - This
coming week end Pittsburgh
Tamburitzans, the colorful
new ensemble Of twenty-five
musicians, singers and dam
GERS, trek towards the mid
west for several appearances
on their Thanksgiving tour.
The group will present the
same show which brought
rave press notices on the
post-camp tour and the same
in the local tri-state area
these past weeks.
The ensemble boasts of a
new sound" Tamburitza or
chestra, ten talented soloists,
informal choir and solo teams
and group dancers, who all
combine to give an entertain
ing, cultural and educational
program.
Key shows on the tour
are in Gary, Indiana, Sum
day evening, November Is,
in the sponsors Croatian
Home, and in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, in the Pabst
Theatre on Tuesday eve
ming, November Goth. Tic
kets in both centers are A.
vailable through Croatian
committees and in Milwau-
kee at the Pabst Theatre
Box Office:
On Sunday, November 70,
at 2:30 the Pittsburgh Tam
buritzans appear in Detroit's
wonderful new Ford Audito-
rum sponsored by the Gro
attain Board of Trade. A re-
ception will follow in the same
building. A brisk advance tic
ket sale is now in progress.
Three private dates fill out
the tour schedule this season.
Following the tour the
group presents it's own Pitts
burgh performance on Satur-
day evening, December 9Th,
at Carnegie Hall in the Oak
land section.
Tickets are now on sale
at the Baltz Agency at
V0lkweins, Gimbels and
Hornes and from various
Pittsburgh T a m b uritzans
Committee members.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-11-14

ture Teri Gouze, and Ma
dine Dworak, both of Pitts
burgh. Male vocal soloists
are Albino Abate of Can
Onsburg, and newcomers
Herbert Atkins of Ely, Min
nesota, and George Zate-
zalo of Weirton, w. Va.
Instrumental soloists in
clude Valare Gorss. Slovene
accordionist, Princess Of the
Polka, and Victor Kleban-
sky, European Kolo specialist.
Triumphed In Europe
Dancing will be the best
ever on All-University Tam
buritzan shows, the group
having had the services of
Nenad Lhotka, recently of
Zagreb and the Winnipeg Ro-
yal Ballet, and a dancer who
enjoyed successes in all of the
capital cities in Europe.
Nenad, the son of Gro
atlas famous composer,
Fran Lhotka, has put to-
gether routines never be-
fore seen in America. Lhot-
ka's Folk Ballet "Svatovac"
arranged for twelve dan
GERS, performed in the Ma
tional Theatre in Zagreb,
is a refreshing, exhilirating
new approach to folk dane
ing.
Along with the folk ballet
there is vivacious Ukraine
dancing as Photographed by
John Lugovsky of New York
City.
Group Aim Noble One
The committee extends a
very cordial invitation to the
members and to the public at
large to attend this delight
full evening of entertainment,
for following the program all
those present will have an
opportunity to dance to the
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-11-14

exhilirating music as only
the Tammies can produce it.
Let's support this won
derful group whose aim is
to further the presenting
of Croatian and other Yu-
goslav culture to America,
and to provide scholarships
with the finest of educa-
tional advantages to the
student members.
Tamburitzans, for the first
time, may study in fields Of
Engineering, Medicine, Dra-
ma, Commercial Art and all
of the general college courses
at any of the five
Pittsburgh colleges and uni
versities.
Sylvia Niksic, Sec'y.
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-11-14

be advised of the findings of the investigating committee
as possible.
Brother Mkan added that, should the Supreme Pres
ident find it necessary he call special meeting of the
Supreme Board.
This recommendation approved and Brother Man
dich submitted Brother Maetichs motion to VOTE which
was adopted
Brother Ovcarch moved, with Brother Grasha second
ing that the report of the Supreme Board of Trustees be
cepted as submitted Passed unanimously.
This finished the order of business for this meeting
whereupon the Supreme President adjourned the meeting
called the next to meet the following morning.
Philip Vukelch
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-11-14

rally obliged to pay reasonable fee but still are not obi
gated to it.
lengthy discussion these important matters fol-
lowed, with all supreme officers taking part
Numerous questions were put the Legal Counselor
IN this connection all Of which he and gave his
explanations for better understanding of all concerned
All of this had reference the Societys business in
the state OF New York in general The Supreme Board en-
deavors to be as well informed possible in this matter and
TO Know tn laws OF the state and other legal matters
its own guidance in behalf of the Society:
After this lengthy discussion which took quite some
Brother Hnich that the report Of the Central Counselor
Brother Edward servov be accepted Passed unanimously
1t was getting late and to avoid taking up another
Brother Mandch adjourned the meeting, follow
ing to start the next mornipg
~----~~-- - Philip Vukelich
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-11-14
Sixth Meeting Wednesday Afternoon, September 26 19

The Supreme President, Brother " I. Mandch called
the meeting to order with his greetings All Off
and officials present.
Next the order of business were several matters
which not taken of at the mornings session.
suggestion of the Supreme President they to be
included in the minutes of the morning meeting
The report of the General Counselor Brother Edward
B. Servov next in order
Brother Servov spoke at length his report some
legal matters and explained the important state laws
they affect fraterna organizations.
In this connection, he gave detailed explanation of
the laws of the state of New York. the powers Of the In
Commissioner of that state and the standing of
the Croaan Fraterna Union in that state and the method
for obtaining license in that state and the expenses in
voved He also reported legal firm in New York City
and it's services, to which Brother Servov said
ZajednicÌŒar = Fraternalist. [volume] (Allegheny, Pa.) 1894-current, 1956-11-14
Gary Lodge 17O Members In Readiness
For Nov. 18 AI-U Tamburitzans' Show
Concert Appearance In Midwest City
Expected TO Tax Lodges Croatian Center

GARY - The Pittsburgh All-University Tamburitzans
production will be presented Sunday November 18th,
at the Croaan Center 3679 Broadway Gary 1nd at 700
PM sponsored by "Croatan Sons" Lodge no. This pro-
misses to be fascinating and delightful evening of entertain
ment featuring music singing and dancing from many lands
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

FOR SALE-OCCO Products.
Farmers don't let high feeding
costs take your profit. Reduce on
high protein supplements. Ask
about live bacteria yeast and bal
anced minerals. Tested and prov
en- in leading universities. Get un-
believable results. Oscar Wisk,
Phone Smyrna 8413.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

FOR SALE-Late model John
Deere "a" tractor with cultiva-
tors and 3-bottom plow. Also
Oliver 40" with cultivators and
2-bottom plow. One 7-foot Case
tractor mower on rubber. Seventy
five bushels Black Delaware Soy
beans. Can be seen at farm of
Willard Smith on Downs Chapel
Blanco Road, two miles below
Kenton.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

He was talking about this his
toric meeting the other day after
someone had commented upon
Hitch's greatly reduced rotundi-
ty.
''It wasn't ever thus" he said.
LAST time / talked to Shaw /
was carrying an over-supply of
avoirdupois. / had the temerity
TO refer to Shaw's disdain for
meat. / remarked, The way you
eat, you'd think there was a
famine in England Said G. B.,
The way you look, you'd think
you were the one who caused
dv"
HANDSOME SIX-FOOT
Robert Wagner, q real heart
throb for the femme fans, has
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15
By George Lillel

ZONE is the coonskin hat and
~ into the TV parlors has burst
the longbow and the peaked cap
with the feather on top. Robin
Hood, famed for centuries before
Davy Crockett was born - and
one whose true identity remains
a mystery - is the latest hero
Of the Tv kiddies.
: Filmed in the legendary forests
Of England, CBS-TV put "The
Adventures of Robin Hood" on
/ the air last September MONDAY
aights), and it quickly scared in
TO national top-rank listings.
But even more interesting to
CHS, and co-sponsor, the Wildroot
Company, Inc, Robin has been an
overnight success in that most in
. fallible hero rating of them all
the sales of kiddies' toys, clothing
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

and furnishings marked Robin
Hood.
Now on the markets are not
only such conventionals as Robin
Hood hats, shirts, bows and vests.
There are Robin Hood plastic
molds for ice cream, vacuum bot
ties, wallets, chewing gum cards,
key chains, lunch boxes, puzzles,
drinking glasses, suspenders and
Autographed waste baskets I.
some one-hundred products turn
ed out by major manufacturers.
Meanwhile historians and stu
dents of Robin Hood lore have
never thoroughly authenticated
the time and existence Of Robin
and his men. But moats, streams,
caves and great oaks remaining
today in Sherwood Forest, as well
as old records, are proof to most
that they definitely were there.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15
A "Hs~.re.oe.h" <z

A floor may be power-san3ed
and re-done with two coats in
one day, using penetrating wood
finish. This is a clear, varnish-
like material that enhances the
natural grain of the wood and is
preferred by many homeOwners.
Penetrating wood finish, or
sealer, is simply swabbed on and
allowed to soak in for Is min.
utes. Then the floor is wiped dry.
After a couple of hours the pro-
cess is repeated. Varnish or wax
may be applied next day but two
coats Of the sealer alone provide
a beautiful surface that will
stand g lot of traffic for long
time.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

William Bendix of space.
'Take the term, TV,'" says
Bendix. 'That's a lulu. Couldn't
be any shorter unless they called
it just 'T'. And that would have
antagonized the coffee manufac-
turers. Then the name 'video'
came into being for those who
disdained the shorter name. 9th
er combinations such as 'tele-
FAM 'teleseries,' 'telefilm,' 'tele-
plays and so forth came along
to delight the writer's who
sought new Technology to fit
the new medium"
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

FOR SALE-Hand crocheted
pineapple design tablecloth. For
round or square table. Measure 6
feet diameter. S250.OO cash. Phone
9608 after pm.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

"Alfred Hitch
cock Presents"
have made him
one Of the years
outstanding tel
evision person
alities.
Of course he's
been a quipster
of long stand
ing, even to the
extent of match
ing wits with
the late George
PorparI Chox.,
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

hour-lono teletilm ioith Debrd
PGget.
Most OF his roles haze been
in action pictures ,phich haze
featured scores OF rough fights.
He's a source OF t1orry to pro-
ducers because he demands
realism and refuses to use a
double.
"ParticularIy In telepision an
actor should do his oipn fight
ing" contends the young actor.
I'm the close-ups you can't fool
the fans By having q stunt man
take your falls for you."
81
BILL BENDIX, the genial
"Riley" of "The Life of /.
cauc taleuicinn uac forum afa
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15
ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
Dated February II. 1855
To The Above Named Defendant:
II this summons Ia served personally
upon you, then, in case of your failure,
within 20 days after such service, exclusive
of the day Of service, to serve on plain
lifts attorney named above an answer to
the complaint. the case will be tried with
out further notice.
If personal service Is not made upon you
and IL this summons is published as re-
quired by statute. then. in case of your
failure. within 20 days from service by
publication of this summons. to serve on
plaintiffs attorney named above an an
swer to the complaint. the case will be
tried without further notice.
JOHN P. LeFEvRF
Prothonotsry
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

FOR SALE+Quality Chicks
New Hampshires, White Rocks
Sex-Links, Leghorns, Rock-Hamp-
shire Crosses, Vantress Cross
Reasonably Priced. Pratt's Hatch
cry, Middletown, Del. Phone From
tier 8-2632.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

SALE-Friday, March %, TO
pm, End floor Clayton Town Hall
Building, old library table, setee
and chair to match, 2 gas cooking
stoves, 2 kitchen tables, several
other tables, kitchen utensils,
draperies and other items. Benefit,
Clayton Century Club.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

from the start
in h a wing a
"gimmick." He
contends that
the medium got
a jump on the
early movies by
h having several
popular, handy
names for itself,
which writer's
could throw in
to their columns
at small expense
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15
ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
In the Superior Court of the State of
Delaware in and for Kent County
Arthur F. Walker, Jr.
Plaintiff.
".
Helen Dimperior Walker
Defendant.
The State of Delaware.
To The Sheriff of Kent County:
You Are Commanded:
To summon the above named defendant
80 that, within 20 days after service hereof
upon defendant, exclusive of the day of
service. defendant shall serve upon
John b. Hutton, Esq.,, plaintiffs attorney,
whose address is Dover, Delaware, an
answer to the complaint.
To serve upon defendant a COPY hereof
and of the complaint.
If the defendant cannot be served per
ssonally. to publish this process as required
JOHN P. LeFEvRs.
Protbonotary
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

00fsC Jul HtOC
fighting than
romdncfng tn
hts 20-odd MOO
les. he tDds SAT-
ing on the TV
set Dhere he
10 q 8 making
q Gun In His
II q n d s." for
General EIec-
tries "The 20th
Centary Foe
? Hour" He CO.
} "a r. At
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

CHINCHILLAS: GUARANTEED,
NCBA REGISTERED. YOUNG
PAIRS S450.O0; YEAR OLD 5000.
QUALITY HILL CHINCHLLAS,
CAMDEN, DELAWARE. PHONE
BEDFORD 1916.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15
Terms Cash Day of Sale.
MARGARET M. O'NEILL

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
In The Superior Court of The State of
Delaware in and for Kent County
Julia Lee Brinkley
Plaintiff,
v.
James Rufus Brinkley
Defendant.
The State of Delaware.
To The Sheriff of Kent County:
You Are Commanded:
To summon the above named defend
ant so that. within 20 days after service
hereof upon defendant, exclusive of the
day of service. defendant shall serve upon
James b.. Messick. Esq. plaintiffs at
torney. whose address is Dover, Della
ware. an answer to the complaint.
To serve upon defendant a COPY hereof
and of the complaint.
If the defendant cannot be served
personally. to publish this process as re-
quired by statute.
JOHN P. LeFEVRE
Prothonotary
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

LOST-In vicinity of Smyrna,
$4,000 in bills, liberal reward.
Mrs. James S. Moore, FELTON,, Del.
Phone Smyrna 3091.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

If you need new roof or insu-
lated siding job Call j. Cooper
Walker, Phone Smyrna 1924. Sales
Representative, Salisbury Roofing
Company Racked by Is years ex-
perience. Free estimate given.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

FOR SALE-Thoroughbred Col
lie Puppies. Phone Smyrna 2357.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15
NOTICES

V.F.W. SHOOTING MATCH
Sunday, March 1S, 2 pm. on Glen
wood Ave-, opposite Rothwells
Grain Elevator. $1.00 per target.
Prizes hams.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

FOR SALE-Stock and equip
ment, service station and repair
garage on Bridge Highway. Phone
Smyrna 9068.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

FOR RENT-Furnished 3-room
apartment, private bath, $65 a
month. Call after 4:30, Smyrna
1896.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15
Classified Ads
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Girls spring coat,
size 10, like new. Phone 9490.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

PAINTING-Interior and Ex-
terror. Estimates. James P,
Deacon. Phone Smyrna 9710.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

FOR SALE = Mixed Hay, AL
falfa, Straw. Phone 2471.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

FOR SALE-194S GMC truck,
dual wheels, good condition, new
paint, $4O0. Phone Smyrna 31s1.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15
\ ||I|3,yll12SlQy | !! !2ly4|y3Y'|| 4 3! ]
LIES a pudding tuH Of plunis; !
Cares a canIser that benumbs,
Wherefore tUaste our elocution
On impossible solution?
; Let us take IL as 10 comes!
81 PAT icoc5 AN
S. Gilbert

:. THERE'S A LOT OF PHILOSOPHY in the above
verse and speaking of philosophers reminds us of Alfred
Hitchcock whose whimsical observations on his TV show
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15

ALIAS SUMMONS IN DIVORCE
Dated February o, 1856
To The Above Named Defendant:
If this summons is served personally
upon you. then. in case of your failure,
within 20 days after such service, ex-
elusive of the day of service, to serve
on plaintiffs attorney named above an
answer to the complaint, the case will
be tried without further notice.
If personal service is not made upon
you and if this summons is published
as required by statute. then, in case of
your failure. within 20 days from SER
vice by publication of this summons, to
serve on plaintiffs attorney named above
an answer to the complaint. the case
will be tried without further notice.
JOHN P. LeFEVRE
Prothonotary
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15
FOR RENT

APARTMENT FOR RENT
April 1, 5 N. Main St., Smyrna,
Del. Write Mrs. Herbert Pyle, 503
Bayard Avenue, Rehoboth Beach,
Delaware or Phone Rehoboth 1916.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15
STOP AND READ!

STOP AND READ!
We have three established
Routes-A local wholesale con-
cern-over 20 years in same Sec
tion-One Million Dollar Per Year
Business.
We will talk to one person who
can take the three routes or any
one interested in only one. Must
have some capital. We will fin
ance the balance.
There IS more to this ad than
you may think! Write Box is,
care of The Smyrna Times, Smyr-
ma, Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15
Classified Rates
Payment In Advance


Minimum. soc per mser-
lion. go words or less). Ao-
ditional words, &c. Set in
plackface. 75c. Set in black
face all capitals. double rate.
Blind or keyed ads. 25c ex-
IRA. Classified Display Ads
75c per col. inch.
Cards Of Thanks. 75c. In
Memoriain notices, 10c per
line. Legal notices. 10e per
line. Public Sales. S1.o0 per
col. inch.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15
CREDIT SERVICE

A bookkeeping charge o.
Csc will be made for all Clas-
sitied Ads not paid IN ad-
vance and an additional
charge of Csc for each 80
days bill remains unpaid.
RATES ARE NET.
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15
NOTICES

ExCAvATING- Grading, Gel
lar Digging. Also gravel, top soil.
and fill dirt for sale. Call Smyrna
2213 or contact. George oliphant
Smyrna times., 1956-03-15
PUBLIC SALE

will sell at public sale on the M. E.
Moffitt farm, 315 miles west of Smyrna
nm Routa ann on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-01-17
Lack Of Snow
Hits 0|ympics

CoRTINA D'AMPEZZO. Italy.
Jan. II up. - This little resort
town. site Of the 1856 Winter
Olympics, was in a state Of con-
fusion today.
Some of the athletes who
came to train for the games,
which open January rs, were
leaving town to hunt for better
snow.
Some ski teams were setting
back their arrival dates in hopes
that the weather would improve
and snow would fall.
The local citizenry was wiring
ing its hands in despair. But for
the bobsledders, all this was fine.
The temperature dropped late
yesterday and the bob teams
were all set to get back in &C.
ton. Water was poured on the
treacherous 16-curve run and by
this morning. 1t was hard and
fast.
The skiers were a gloomy lot,
although the American team is
not yet on the scene.
Nelson Bennett of Sun Valley,
Idaho. manager Of the American
Alpine team. came in to make
final arrangements and said he
planned to keep them in Austria.
where they are training, until
Friday.