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Big Spring Daily Herald from Big Spring, Texas • Page 7

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PAQCVOUft THE BIQ SnUNQ, TEXAS. DAILY ntlDAT CVEMMCV "A 1 In Lucy CHAFHSR XXI CVt Ignored Xona Allen for rwt that day. She was an- by the other trickery that felt she could not trust iMftMtf to to Mona. fortun- had no work to discuss wtth her. entered office the of the afternoon and did not reappear for almost an hour.

ArleM, glancing up from her typewriter during Mona's absence, said, wonder what Lorelei's game She certainly makes occasions to be atone with'his highness!" Eve said, "Don't, be foolish, Arlene." Arlene answered flippantly, "Don't be gullible, no satnt" Eve! That girl is Mtrya, from the. corner by the window, merely looked up at them and smiled. What Marya thought no one know. When Mona returned to her desk did not glance at of the other girls. Her features were without expression as she folded a few sheets of fresh copy paper, picked -up a pencil and left the office.

"She's probably gone to see George Bliss' on the pretense of asking what's new the rug department," commented Arlene. "Well, I've got plenty of to do myself and I must say I can do it a lot belter when Mona is far, far away" Arlene began to type rapidly. ETC was tempted to tell Dick about the luncheon with Theron Reece and explain how it had come about but she decided that to do so would be to attach importance the incident It did not occur to her to discuss her venture on the stock market with Dick. In that matter wished to play a lone band until she had achieved Hence she encouraged him to talk about his work. "I'H take you out to see the i theater Sunday morning," he told her.

"It's fblng to be ready for the I public In two weeks. Just now the auditorium is being decorated and i equipment installed. There will i be a staff working Sunday be- ever since. Monday, morning Eve returned to her work as though inspired. She thought of the actressee soon to come to Lake City for the opening of the theater and decided to make an especial bid for their patronags in the store advertising she wrote.

Barnes commended her for her foresight. That noon Eve accompanied Marya to a Scottish tearoom where a twinkling-eyed Highland lassie told their fortunes by reading the leaves in their teacups. Eve attached no significance to the prophecies made for hereout Marya was apparently overjoyed because the seeress predicted she would soon be married. Eve smiled to herself. It would not take a.

fortune teller to predict marriage for a girl so sweet and lovely as -Marya. Ackerly School Board Winner In Injunction Suit Plaintiffs In the injunction suit ecently' filed by the trustees of the Ackerly Independent School District against B. B. Stanfield and 'thers, for the purpose of prevent- ng Stanfield and two others who aught there last session front re- ulting; duties this session iave obtained a decision from 'udge Charles Klapproth of 70th istrict court making a temporary estraining order permanent The defendants, according to When the home edition of "the evening newspaper was delivered to the office Eve turned to finan- al pages. Strange, she thought, ow light-hearted she had been ut an hour before and now her world was plunged into gloom.

Pure cap, had gone down a point It was hard for her to concen- rate on her -work for the next our. As soon as the stock edition due she sent Charlefi down to he corner to purchase a 'copy for er. Her hopes returned as she oted that Pure Soap, had re- ained its loss and closed at the ame figure it had.been maintain- ng for a week. The next day, however, there was much trading in Pure Soap, three points. She walked bout the office as though entranc- and then as one possess- with inspiration.

"Why the effervescence?" asked irlene. Eve merely smiled and did not nswer. Dick was cause of opening." the tine limit for the i On Sunday morning he had 'promised, Dick tacked Eve Into the I roadster, and drove the short dis- itanee to the new building. The white brick and terra cotta structure loomed Up 17 stories high. They entered the lobby where jworktagmen were laying rich heavy carpeting over thick padding.

Here the wall! were paneled in gold thandelier with hundreds of intrl- cut crystals lighting the They passed the audi- where the Mats being 'Installed. The silver was already in place. Dick took Eve up hi the dressing room elevator and the saw modern conveniences in almost luxurious form for the com! fort of the actors and actresses. the was particularly impressed with the Ituadry and drying room and the nursery for the children of the 1 ttage-folk. Eve looked down at the itage from the fly-loft and became glad to find her so heerful that evening.

He wonder- at her joyousness but inasmuch as she had nothing in particular to elate he attributed the mood to health and youthful spirits next day Pure Soap, gained two points. It seemed to Sve that this was too good to be rue. Thursday the stock gained three more after a day of brisk trading fluctuated a bit then and closed frlday exactly 10 points above the Tice at which Eve had made her nitlal investment Ten points! Eve figured her Oh, this wa? fun, she thought it that rate she could make money of it! No wonder there was so much excltment about the took market. Sell? Indeed no told herself. Not when Pure oap, was advancing at- that ate.

She would hold out until it lad advanced five more points. (To Be Continued) Ulghtly dizzy. "Now I'll show you the 'green room'," Dick told her as they atep- Into the elevator again. They Jescended to a room opposite the 1 wings, beautifully decorated in White and gold. In the center was i i billiard table and great, soft easy were grouped about.

"No natter what its color scheme may this room is called the green Dick explained. "It is the ictors' sitting room. Later cm you will.see i't in use." An organ been installed anc iras being tested. Snatches of melodies filled the air. Dick (lanced about and saw no one ob- lerving them.

He gathered Eve 'ilose in the shadow of the wings, 'or a brief instant. "The first kiss on the new itajje'V he murmured. Eve was always to remember thai Sunday. It gave her her first in- ight into the romance of building Jick's employers, she knew, special- zed in the construction of thea- ers but it was not until that morn- ng that she appreciated the ex- rerae skill required for this branch The owners had spared expense to create beauty as wel utility the result was in effect. The day meant i.

than tha 3 Sve. The uneasy feeling she hac ncwn for the past week seemed to lip away from her. Dick was al indness and consideration anc Ive was ashamed of the fact tha he had doubted him, even for loment. She resolved to mak rvis up to him hi the future. Dick's ive was the most impor int thing in the world for her and ne wanted hin.

to know it 'She curled up in a lounge chai: tat afternoon with a new book he made it a point to bring homi book from the circulating library ach week-end. After she finishes jading the bock Eve always en its title and the name of its uthor In a tiny notebook she cared in her purse. She had begu lis system when she was in hig and had followed it faithful! and it gained ve's hopes soared. leadings hey had in the case, contended a right to teach again his session. Following hanges in personnel of the board trustees resulting from the trustee election others were 'mployed to take their places.

Rival Towns Forget It For County Fair RICHMOND, Intense rivalry which has existed for years be- rween Richmond and Rosenberg rt Bend county's largest towns has been forgotten in paunning the annual county fair. Citizens of both towns have join- id. in a Movement to make the fair greatest in the county's history. fair will be held October and 8. A 'feature of the fair will be a race meet of at least three days duration.

If it succeeds it will be extended to ten days. Those attending the fair wi have an opportunity to see "Lady Governor," race horse named after Gov Miriam A. Ferguson, in action. The horse, owned by J. E.

Winfree Houston, is beln trained here. A half-mile track" with stables large enough to accommodate 75 horses has been constructed. Work begun on a grandstand seating several thousand persons and a building housing the betting mach inery. StcfnGoToDPauoForContest Saturday Night Austin Eleven In Important Inter-District Game Bridge Inexperienced Clok To Opoow Pat Murphr'i Bi-Difttrict Winner Last 22 Players Selected To Make Trip light Inexperienced Big Spring high school Steer rtuad will meet speed and deception when they (Clash with 'the strong Austin Jlgh Panther eleven at El Paso tomorrow night Coach Brlatow, Coach Brown and "Tiny" Reed will accompany twen ty-two players to the border city early tomorrow morning. The two teams will be about even as far as weight Is concerned.

But two light fellows, Thomas, a 185-pound guard, and Bechtol, shifty 135- rwund halfback, the would average much heavier than 157. Coach Pat Murphy has been -giving his "Panthers some new deceptive running plays during the" past week and will depend upon Herbert Baird, fullback; Raymond Salome. diminutive signal chlrper, and T. G. Bailey, a new flash at the Eastside institution, to run them off behind line that, doesn't boast a lot of weight but will be scrapping from the opening whistle.

Lonam Reddit is expected to complete this starting backfield at the other half position. In the line, two who showed well in the opening game with Tsleta as reserves, Wright, a cr; Fletcher, and Thomas, will be at end, Uckle iind guard, respectively. Stan. Flowers, ISO-pounds, will IM at center to itart. with Ora-ves, ISO, Austin, 180.

and WO, at guard, tackle and end, respectively, on the right -side. In the backfield. aside from Bechtol, will be. Cordlll, a triple Greater tipping the' beam at 170 pounds and playing quarterback, Cauble, a fullback, 150 pounds, and Hare, 150 pounds, at ha' Panther followers are especially interested the garni because Jt will give a comparative line on Lubbock, winner over the Steers. 14 to 0, in a game last "week.

The border lads meet the Westerners late in the season. tackle, and Carson, expected to get the a guard, are call at left tackle, and right guard, respectively. Their work in the Tsleta game, coupled with the fight shown during the past week, gives them an edge over J. B. Wilson and John Ainsworth, respectively.

Henry at left- end, and Hamilton 4 left guard, are expected to complete that side. of the line with Clint Lee holding down the center job. Charlie Edens, at right tackle, and H. Walker, at right end, are expected to complete-the right side of the Bristow, with one or two exceptions, will have a fairly hefty line. On the left side, Dean, a 170-pound- 100,000 Pigs WOl Have Been Bought Of Texaru When Campaign Is Ended FORT WORTH More than 100,000 pigs will have been bought in Texas in the government's hog reduction campaign by the time the drive ends Frlds" night, Local Co-Ordinator A.

A. Lund said Thursday. Since the program began, a ago, he said. 794XX) pigs and 520 piggy sows have Seen premium prices here. additional 2500 will be purchased before the campaign closes, he estimated Pigs bought at San Antonio and Houston will bring the state total to the 100,000 mark, he said.

Texas iig shippers will receive a total of "244.500 as result of the drive, Lund said. Market specialists here have predicted the reduction reducing the pork campaign, by surplus, will sause tha market price to increase about 16 per cent by the beginning 4 of next year. PA'S SON-IN-LAW Caught! by Wellington Old Custom Of Nailing Green Branch To House Brings Back Beer Treat HOUSTON, H. O. Radenz, a carpenter, clamberec over the shingles of a duplex which was helping remodel and carefully nailed a pine branch to the roof.

With this act, he re-establishet an old custom that had been deac this city and many others for at least 15 years, The only immediate effect of his jesture was to cause wonder among a number of young persons who no iced the green sprig. "Is it Christmas or asked. "Not yet," replied Radenz, "but soon will be." Several hours later Perry Good win, contractor on the job, arrived, and the meaning of the symbol was plain to him. 'I'd nearly forgotten that trick," seiid Goodwin. "Okay, boys, the beer's on me." He hastened away and a few minutes later was back with two cases of cold beer.

Carpenters, electricians, tinners and painters stopped their labors and waded into the Although the custom of display- ng a green branch as an invitation the contractor to "sev 'em up" flourished for many years prior to jrohibition, nobody knows how the idea originated. T. S. Lambert, carpenter, said all building craftsmen were strongly in favor of the idea, but he remembered one time they got "We put up a temporary additoin to a he said, "and nailed a green branch oh the roof. But we didn't get any beer.

The parson presented us with a big chicken pie instead." DIANA DANE Trademark Reg. Applied Foi U. S. Patent Office Sound Advice by Don Flowera WITHIN A FOfirrNieur i 5HAtt PEVELOP A WILL MAK.6 fflFF SIT UP AND TAKE 'RE VRON6, BeTTEK DEVELOP A PUNCH THAT'LL MAKE BIFF LIE DOWN AND NOT TAKE NOTICE UNDERSTAND, WHY, I THOUGH! 15 TO BE MV 5PARONG TRAIN MY5ELF PU61LI5TIC ENCOUNTER. WITH THAT BULLY.

BIFF HCSAN SCORCHY SMITH Trademark Registered U. S. Patent Office A Tangible Clue by John C. Terry BOTANICAL PLANNED AUSTIN, B. C.

Tharp, associate professor of botany at the University of Texas, is planning a botanical survey in the Chises Mountains along the Big Bend of the Rio Grande. He recently made surveys of unusual plants along the San Marios river, resulting in plans for establishment of a state park at Ottine. Read Herald Want Adi PULL SCORCHV, STOP' WHAT ARE. VOU GOING TO SCORCHV, STOP, 1 TELL YERl SPILE OUR ONLY CHANCE. OF SAVIN'HER AUVEJ TrtEM INJUNS WILL HEARYER ANSPiRlK HER GOING TD MAKt REDSKINS GIVE HER I BIACX LEADER? HORNSWl SOLED AMJSTANG HOMER HOOPEE Trademark Registered U.

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