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assista Washi] Railwa with t clerk also st of cons office, eral rl of bric Ark.; 1 genera field, J depart] also as rail in: timeke April Nevada They h Brannc Street, service seven sion a1 fective cm operatc tired b 28, 19 having age lin born F 1857, i Miss., ed in or W Miss. was trackm a con the agl years began M. & as a ploye. roads watchrr tor am dispatc Chattnr his Fri at Bri operato ber 17, Ilemph as tow ti1 his 1878, E Cook 0 were b and six at one F'risco file clei dead. : 1264 LC Continu seven r nt cashier at a station in ngton for the Great Northern .Y. In September, 1879, he came he Frisco as a freight check at Springfield, Missouri. He ?wed in the various capacities ~truction clerk, chief engineerk St. Louis; chief clerk for gen- oadmaster and superintendent Ige and building. Fort Smith, rack bridge and building clerk, 1 storekeeper's office, Spring- do.; clerk, bridge and building ment, Fort Smith, Ark., and I ballast inspector, same point; spector, Sapulpa, Okla., and as eper at Sapulpa, Okla. On 20, 1898, he was married to 1 Johnson of Fort Smith, Ark. lave no children. Mr. and Mrs. ~ck reside at 115 North Fourth Fort Smith, Ark. Continuous of twenty-two years and months entitles him to a pen- lowance of $20.00 a month, ef- March 1, 1927. lTON GATLIN TAYLOR, block r , Memphis terminals, was re- a m active service on February 27. due to lit. He was 'ebruary 28, 3t ~kolona, and educat- the schools 'est Point, His father a railroad an and later ductor. At of slxteen Mr. Taylor serving the 0. Railroad C. G. section em- He served the following rail- in the capacities of nlght Ian, telegraph operator, opera- 1 agent, towerman and bridge her: Illinois Central, Nashville, looga & St. Louis, and began sco service on June 1, 1907, dge Junction, Arkansrrs, as r and towerman. On Decem- 1922, he was transferred to is. Tenn., McLemore Avenue, trman. where he remained nn- retirement. On December 24, le was married to Mary S. f Martin, Tenn., and to them orn twelve children, six boys girls. Three of the sons have time been employed by the as timekeeper, car record and rk. Four of the children are Mr. and Mrs. Taylor reside at ~tham Street, Memphis, Tenn. ous service of nineteen pears, nonths entitles him to a pen- sion allowance of $29.10 a month, ef- fective March 1, 1927. MICHAEL REEDY ?dICHAEL REEDY, age 68, Frisco roadmaster, died at 4:20 p. m. on March 18 at the St. Joseph's Hospital, In Memphis, af pneumrrnla, while in the same hospital his wife man fight- ing a brave battle for her life. Mr. and Mrs. Reedy were taken to the hospital several days go, both suf- fering with pneumonfa. Her Illness was saM to be so critical that she was not informed of the death of her hus- band. Mr. Reedy had engaged in rail- road construction work practically all his life, and had supervised the laying ol the track in the present Union Sta- tion a t Memphis. He became asso- ciated with the Frisco Lines in 1902. Mr. Reedy leaves his widow and six children, Mrs. James C. Adler and Frank J. Reedy. of Memphis, John S. Reedy, of Chicago, William E. Reedy, of St. Louis. Mrs. John H. Henkel, of Pueblo. CoIorado, and Dud- ley Reedy, of Wisconsin. - OREN GEORGE CANMAN OREN GEORGE CANMAN, pen- sioned clerk, died at his residence at Memphis. Tennessee, on April 9. He was born at Shiloh, Illinois, February 22, 1855, and was retired from Frisco service, due to his having reached the age limlt, on February 28, 1925, with nineteen years and three months service. His pension allowance was $21.00 a month and up to the date of his death he had received a total of $525.00. HENRY GARMAN HENRY GARMAN, pensioned en- gineer, died at his home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on March 26. He was born November 8, 1848, at Bur- lington, Iowa, and entered Frisco serv- ice as an engineer at Wichita, Kans., on September 6, 1898, and served con- tinuously in that capacity until the time of his retirement, which was due to his having reached the age limit. He leaves a widow, Elizabeth J. Gar- man. His pension allowance was 827.20 a month and up to the date of his death he had received a total of $2,692.80. OFFICERS DISCUSS RAIL PROBLEMS (Contiwed from Page 9) ferred to the ten year progress of the Frisco as "nothing less than magni- ficent." Passenger Traffic Manager Cornatzar also spoke in comparison of the Frisco of today with the Frisco of pears ago, and praised the present efficient organization. The banquet adjourned promptly at 10:30, and most of the men returned to their homes on night trains. How- ever, several officers remained over for a discussion of technical prob- lems in the office of General Manager Shaffer on the third day, March 26. Mrs. Edward Everett Dix, widow of the late E. B. Dix, of Ft. Scott, Kan- sas, has recently purchased a home in Pensacola, Florida. "Major" Dix was a Frisco agent for forty years. She wishes her friends to know her new address, which is, the San Carlos Hotel, Pensacola, Florida. Page 29 I THE DEED BEAUTIFUL I "There are two switchmen here in Sfonett," writes Frank Kyler, reporter for the Magazirle at that polnt, "who certainly deserve a front-page notice In an early issue of the ~lfaga=i,te, and I take great pleasure in giving you the details of what they have done, that you may judge for yourself. Their names are William Schafnitt and Harry Loyd. "A matter of two years ago a fam- ily consisting of a widowed mother and two daughters, who resided on MarchalI hill, were exposed to hydro- phobia. The mother was bitten by a mad dog, and unable to combat suc- cessfully with the rabies, the attend- ing physicians could not save the mother's life, and only succeeded in saving the elder daughter by a hasty amputation of her left limb. Left in straitened circumstances and hob- bling about on her crutches, the girl has been the subject of much pity, but until the two switchmen hit upon a plan, nothing had been done toward placing her in a position where she could secure employment. "Seeing her pass through the pas- senger yard one day on her way to town, William Schsfnitt, switchman on the 7 a. m. crew, and Harry Loyd, an extra switchman, working on Schafnitt's crew, decided to take the matter in their own hands and pro- vide a mean8 whereby tbe girl could be placed in a position 20 obtain em- ployment. The two boys started tak- ing up a snbscrlption and in less than a week they had pledged enough to purchase an artificial limb and eral dollars over, that would help bear the expense of golng to a nearoy city to make the purchase. "These two boys did this act with- out any thought of self-glory, but now that they have accomplished so nplen- did a thing, praise is reaching them on every side." And the little, crlppled girl? Put yourself in her place, and you can well picture her feelings. To her the world has opened anew. There are opportunities to work, and most of all to walk! We must cancel from our list of rnllroad terms. the one concerning the "hard-boiled" switchmen. sev- her A CORRECTION The photograph of Frisco locomo- tive No. 44, which appeared on Page 30 of the March issue, was built ,by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, of Philadelphia, and is a ten-wheeler type. The March Mag- azirze stated that this engine was built by the Pittsburgh Locomotive Works, and referred to it as a Mogul. We are sorry this error oc- curred.-The Editor.

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Page 1: The Frisco Employes' Magazine, May 1927 · MISS LORETTO A. CONNOR. Editor in the Day's - Work From seven in the evening until seven In the morning is a twelve-hour interval-much longer

assista Was hi] Railwa with t clerk also st of cons office, eral rl of bric Ark.; 1 genera field, J depart] also as rail in: timeke April Nevada They h Brannc Street, service seven sion a1 fective

c m operatc tired b 28, 19 having age lin born F 1857, i Miss., ed in o r W Miss. w a s trackm a con the agl years began M. & as a ploye. roads watchrr tor am dispatc Chattnr his Fri at Bri operato ber 17, Ilemph as tow ti1 his 1878, E Cook 0 were b and six at one F'risco file clei dead. : 1264 LC Continu seven r

nt cashier a t a station in ngton for the Great Northern .Y. In September, 1879, he came he Frisco a s a freight check at Springfield, Missouri. He ?wed in the various capacities ~truction clerk, chief engineerk St. Louis; chief clerk for gen- oadmaster and superintendent Ige and building. Fort Smith, rack bridge and building clerk, 1 storekeeper's office, Spring- do.; clerk, bridge and building ment, Fort Smith, Ark., and I ballast inspector, same point; spector, Sapulpa, Okla., and a s eper a t Sapulpa, Okla. On 20, 1898, he was married to 1 Johnson of Fort Smith, Ark. lave no children. Mr. and Mrs. ~ c k reside a t 115 North Fourth Fort Smith, Ark. Continuous

of twenty-two years and months entitles him to a pen- lowance of $20.00 a month, ef- March 1, 1927.

lTON GATLIN TAYLOR, block r , Memphis terminals, was re- a m active service on February 27. due to

lit. He was 'ebruary 28, 3t ~ k o l o n a , and educat- the schools 'est Point, His father a railroad an and later ductor. At

of slxteen Mr. Taylor serving the 0. Railroad C. G. section em- He served the following rail- in the capacities of nlght Ian, telegraph operator, opera- 1 agent, towerman and bridge her: Illinois Central, Nashville, looga & St. Louis, and began sco service on June 1, 1907, dge Junction, Arkansrrs, a s r and towerman. On Decem-

1922, he was transferred to is. Tenn., McLemore Avenue, trman. where he remained nn- retirement. On December 24, le was married to Mary S. f Martin, Tenn., and to them orn twelve children, six boys girls. Three of the sons have time been employed by the

as timekeeper, car record and rk. Four of the children are Mr. and Mrs. Taylor reside a t ~ t h a m Street, Memphis, Tenn. ous service of nineteen pears, nonths entitles him to a pen-

sion allowance of $29.10 a month, ef- fective March 1, 1927.

MICHAEL REEDY ?dICHAEL REEDY, age 68, Frisco

roadmaster, died a t 4:20 p. m. on

March 18 a t the St. Joseph's Hospital, In Memphis, af pneumrrnla, while in the same hospital his wife man fight- ing a brave battle for her life. Mr. and Mrs. Reedy were taken to the hospital several days go, both suf- fering with pneumonfa. Her Illness was saM t o be so critical that she was not informed of the death of her hus- band. Mr. Reedy had engaged in rail- road construction work practically all his life, and had supervised the laying ol the track in the present Union Sta- tion a t Memphis. H e became asso- ciated with the Frisco Lines in 1902. Mr. Reedy leaves his widow and six children, Mrs. James C. Adler and Frank J. Reedy. of Memphis, John S. Reedy, of Chicago, William E. Reedy, of St. Louis. Mrs. John H. Henkel, of Pueblo. CoIorado, and Dud- ley Reedy, of Wisconsin.

- OREN GEORGE C A N M A N OREN GEORGE CANMAN, pen-

sioned clerk, died a t his residence a t Memphis. Tennessee, on April 9. He was born a t Shiloh, Illinois, February 22, 1855, and was retired from Frisco service, due to his having reached the age limlt, on February 28, 1925, with nineteen years and three months service. His pension allowance was $21.00 a month and up to the date of his death he had received a total of $525.00.

HENRY G A R M A N HENRY GARMAN, pensioned en-

gineer, died a t his home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on March 26. He was born November 8, 1848, a t Bur- lington, Iowa, and entered Frisco serv- ice a s a n engineer a t Wichita, Kans., on September 6, 1898, and served con- tinuously in that capacity until the time of his retirement, which was due to his having reached the age limit. H e leaves a widow, Elizabeth J. Gar- man. His pension allowance was 827.20 a month and up to the date of his death he had received a total of $2,692.80.

OFFICERS DISCUSS RAIL PROBLEMS

(Cont iwed f r o m Page 9 ) ferred to the ten year progress of the Frisco a s "nothing less than magni- ficent." Passenger Traffic Manager Cornatzar also spoke in comparison of the Frisco of today with the Frisco of pears ago, and praised the present efficient organization.

The banquet adjourned promptly a t 10:30, and most of the men returned to their homes on night trains. How- ever, several officers remained over for a discussion of technical prob- lems in the office of General Manager Shaffer on the third day, March 26.

Mrs. Edward Everett Dix, widow of the late E. B. Dix, of Ft. Scott, Kan- sas, has recently purchased a home in Pensacola, Florida. "Major" Dix was a Frisco agent for forty years.

She wishes her friends to know her new address, which is, the San Carlos Hotel, Pensacola, Florida.

Page 29

I THE DEED BEAUTIFUL I "There are two switchmen here in

Sfonett," writes Frank Kyler, reporter for the Magazirle a t that polnt, "who certainly deserve a front-page notice In an early issue of the ~lfaga=i,te, and I take great pleasure in giving you the details of what they have done, that you may judge for yourself. Their names are William Schafnitt and Harry Loyd.

"A matter of two years ago a fam- ily consisting of a widowed mother and two daughters, who resided on MarchalI hill, were exposed to hydro- phobia. The mother was bitten by a mad dog, and unable to combat suc- cessfully with the rabies, the attend- ing physicians could not save the mother's life, and only succeeded in saving the elder daughter by a hasty amputation of her left limb. Left in straitened circumstances and hob- bling about on her crutches, the girl has been the subject of much pity, but until the two switchmen hit upon a plan, nothing had been done toward placing her in a position where she could secure employment.

"Seeing her pass through the pas- senger yard one day on her way to town, William Schsfnitt, switchman on the 7 a. m. crew, and Harry Loyd, a n extra switchman, working on Schafnitt's crew, decided to take the matter in their own hands and pro- vide a mean8 whereby tbe girl could be placed in a position 20 obtain em- ployment. The two boys started tak- ing up a snbscrlption and in less than a week they had pledged enough to purchase a n artificial limb and eral dollars over, that would help bear the expense of golng to a nearoy city to make the purchase.

"These two boys did this act with- out any thought of self-glory, but now that they have accomplished so nplen- did a thing, praise is reaching them on every side."

And the little, crlppled girl? P u t yourself in her place, and you can well picture her feelings. To her the world has opened anew. There are opportunities to work, and most of all to walk!

W e must cancel from our list of rnllroad terms. the one concerning the "hard-boiled" switchmen.

sev- her

A CORRECTION The photograph of Frisco locomo-

tive No. 44, which appeared on Page 30 of the March issue, was built ,by the Baldwin Locomotive Works, of Philadelphia, and is a ten-wheeler type. The March Mag- azirze stated that this engine was built by the Pittsburgh Locomotive Works, and referred to it as a Mogul. We a re sorry this error oc- curred.-The Editor.

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May , 1927

homemaker^ Page Brcah fast, an Assct

J UST stop, look and listen if you are one of the host who have snc- cumbed to the fad for omitting

breakfast from the daily routine, in- asmuch a s health publications on all sides a r e protesting against the grow- ing tendency.

The popularity of the anti-breakfast idea is, in all probability, the direct result of the continued enthusiasm for the slim silhouette. On the whole, those who entertain the idea that they may slenderize by going breakfast- less are cherishiug a n illusion. Usu- ally they make up for the omlssfon by eating more a t other meals, so the total food intake for the day is not reduced. Experience seems to show that human beings get along better when the necessary aggregate amount of food is taken in three or four meals a t regular hours, with regular inter- vals. During the period of sleep, the digestive apparatus is a t rest and that interval may be longest.

Many people have accustomed themselves to doing without break- fast so that they may regularly enjoy a few minutes longer sleep. They lose sight of the fact that sufficient food is just as essential to well-being a s enough sleep. If getting up in the morning is a task, no further proof is needed that the body is not getting adequate rest and relaxation. If, in addition to inadequate sleep, the body i s deprived of food in the morning, a two-fold injury results.

Some claim that they go without breakfast because they a re not hun- gry. Every normal, healthy animal seeks food and water In the morning.

MISS LORETTO A. CONNOR. Editor

in the Day's Work - From seven in the evening until seven In the morning is a twelve-hour interval-much longer than is usu- ally needed to digest food, so if a n individual has no appetite on arising, he undoubtedly needs to give some at- tention to his digestive tract.

Investigation shows that those who do not eat breakfast a re much more frequently absent from school or work than those who do. This may be be- cause doing without breakfaat de- creases efficiency to the point where an individual is actually unable t o work, or, i t may be explained by the supposition that if s person is too lazy to get up in time to eat, he will require little o r no excuse to remain away from work. The great majority of those who a r e chronically late a r e likewise found in the ranks of those who star t the day without breakfast.

What constitutes an appropriate breakfast depends partly on the ac- tivity of the individual, and the time of his next meal. For the usual mixed family group, a n ideal breakfast would consist of fruit, cereal, bread and a beverageprefe rab ly milk. Oc- casionally bacon, eggs and some sweets, such a s syrup, jam or pre- serves may be added. For a family engaged in more strenuous work, either mental or physical, a some- what heavier breakfast may be nec- essary.

Whatever the character or the breakfast taken, I t seems advisable. or a t any rate rational, to s ta r t out with the fuel and energy needed for the day's activities.

ON CHARACTER READING Character reading has become so

popular a diversion of late that every- thing about one is being scrutinized for additional clews to the quirks of one's inner nature, with i ts complexes and repressions.

Have you ever tried t o size up your correspondent by the type of note paper she uses? Experiment a little and observation will convince you that this test is quite a s sure a guide a s handwriting.

Carefully written letters' and note paper of pleasing texture a r e always an evidence of good taste and cour- tesy. Ta send rubbishy-looking letter paper to your friends shows careless- ness and Indifference and is a ~ y t h i n g but a compliment.

Use stationery tha t adequately ex- presses your personality. I t s good taste is obvious-its greeting friendly.

CHOOSING A HAT Recently we read, "Some women

treat their faces with a severity that is quite shocking. They may be the kindest creatures to their relatives and friends. But for their faces they have nothing save hard water, poor soap, wrong hats and a n occasional derisive glance i n the mirror".

The writer made some interesting suggestions for a more helpful atti- tude toward nature's endowment and a point most strongly emphasized was attention to the shape of one's hat.

In her opinion, a too plump face requires a tall hat, aided by long ear- rings and a litle color on the cheek bones. The chinless woman. on the other hand, should wear a hat whose crown fits closely t o the curve of the head a t the back, and her shingle should always be short and trim.

FISH RECIPES I' A man may admit his lack of prow-

ess o r skill in other lines, but we have never yet met one who did not consider himself a proven or potential Izaak WaIton. Because of this deep- rooted conviction, vacation time for the male members of the family means fishing time and a summer without a t least a few days of angling is for them a summer lmt.

S o be prepared! The odds a re heavy that you will be frying some of the catch (or purchase) before the season is over. Did it ever occur to you tha t a snappy sauce may lift a "measly" catch out of the realm of the ordinary and the commonplace. Remember-an appetizing mess may be the stimulus for a new hat.

Bearnalsa Sauce Bearnaise Sauce is served in the

same way and Is quite similar to Hol- Eandalse. The method of preparation differs slightly. 2 tablespoonfuls minced shallot 6 nemercorns crushed 14 'cuDful vinegar 2 tablespoonfuls tarragon vinegar 3 ena yolks

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1 tabl&poonful minced parsley 1/3 cupful and 1 tablespoonful butter % teaspoonful salt Grating of nutmeg 1 tablespoonfu1 minced green pepper

Cook the shallot (or onion) and peppercorns in the vinegar until It Is reduced one-half. Straln. cool, add the e g g yolks and the one tablespoon- ful of butter. Cook carefully in dou- ble boiler or better the two saucepans a s with Hollandalse, until the mixture beesins to thlcken. Add the rest of the butter, a tablespoonful a t a time, stirring constantly. until the sauce Is about the consistency of Mayonnalse. Remove from the heat and add the other Ingredients. Thls sauce. too, will curdle if cooked too long. Thin is ~rcrcllent added to chicken a la Klna.

Cocktail Sauce 1 l Q copful tomato catsup 1/3 cupful lemon juice 1 tablespoonful Worcestershire Sauce 1 tablespoonful crated horseradish H t eas~oonfu l Tabasco Sauce % teaspoonful salt 2 tablespoonfuls grated onion 2 tablespoonfuls celery. very flnelg

chopped Mjx all together and serve about

two tablaspoonfuls with each cocktail.

Devilled Almonds 2 oz. blanched almonds 2 tablespoonfuls butter 2 tablespoonfuls chutney 2 tables~oonLuls C ~ O D D ~ ~ cucumber - -

pickies I tablespoonful salt Dash cayenne

Chap the almonds and brown them In the butter. N ix all the other In- gredlents wlth the nuts. Heat through and serve with fried oysters or clams.

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rn rn C c S t y l e ~ for the Season" - -

Above, an over- turrred basket of s h o u 1 d e I. flowers. There is oire for C V E ~ ~ co~t t r i i~e . Lcry of the volley a d the loitg pointed crepe floever in the lower right h m d coriter are the newest to be shown.

A t the le f t : Betty Boer of the oflice o f nirditor of disburse- i r e . , S t . Louis, wears n f i11p S ~ T U Z J

Itat, witlt siirall feat!?- er tririrmi~tg, tlzz Izew rst for early strilmer rrronths.

DcIphitte Wilsorz of the aqertt's account depart~rrertt S t . Louis is shown at tire right, wodelrrrg [ I

z,oshable sn/irt and georqctte corri- brrurtiort ijr !;DO toires of tall. Hcr shoes arc black pnte~rt, with sr~rall gold lea t l i~r straps which fasten with u tiny buckle at the front.

Dns through courtesy of B. Nugent nnd Bros. Dry Goods Cornpnny, St. Louis, 310.

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Page 32

The Robin Family's Victory T was a beautiful warm May morn- ing. The flowers and grass I sparkled with dew and the trees.

in their newly attired green dresses, waved to and fro in the breeze.

All nature was smiling because the sun was shining. A mother robin hopped and chirped, stopping occa- sionally to dig for a worm. When she had succeeded in extracting its wig- gly body from the soft black earth, she flew to a nearby tree.

There in a secure and snug little nest three tiny robins loudly called for worms!

"Dear me," sighed Mrs. Robin, "it's just all I can do to keep these babies fed."

"Well, my dear," said Mr. Robin, a s he hopped to the end of the limb." "you're certainly doing a fine job of it, the babies a re growing and they'll soon be ready to take some flying les- sons."

"And that's your job to teach them how," responded Mrs. Robin, glancing a t her three fine children.

"TelI meee," sighed the wind, "just which way you want meee to bloow, and I'll help with the lesson."

"Ah," said Mr. Robin, as he threw out his chest. "I'll be very glad to advise you when the right time Comes. You see, my dear, everybody is more than willing to help when good folks like you and I s tar t rais- ing a family."

"Well," said Mrs. Robin, "if you're going to be such a big help in rais- ing this family, suppose you dig for a few worms. My plumage is slightly ruffled, I had such a tussle with that last grub worm, and I want to spruce up."

So Mr. Robin sailed down to the earth.

"Hush," said Mrs. Robin to her three young children. "I never in my life heard such crying. You'd think you never saw a worm, and you're full of them-absolutely full! Jus t give your mother a chance to dress, won't you, you bad things!"

And down on the ground Mr. Robin had met a Blue Jay. Now these two weren't the best of friends, and they had many arguments, and this one started when Mr. Blue Jay asked about the young Robins.

"Oh, they're splendid," said Mr. Robin, making a little run after a bug. "Their feathers a re coming out nicely and I thinli the flrst of the week I shall instruct them in the a r t of flying."

"So soon," screamed Mr. Blue Jay. "So soon," scoffed Mr. Robin. "You

must remember my dear sir, that Robins a re unusually intelligent. They waste little time being babies, and they a r e much easier taught to fly than most birds."

"Well, I'd like to make a little wager with you," said the huffy Blue Jay, "that your children don't learn to fly within two days after you s tar t teaching them."

"1'11 bet they do," said Mr. Robin. "What is the prize if they do."

"Fifteen big juicy worms," said Mr. Blue Jay.

"OK," said Mr. Robin. "1'11 s tar t with their lessons next Monday morn- ing when the sun comes up, a d you can be present if you like."

"Oh Certainly," said Mr. Blue Jay, "that would only be fair that 1 see what methods you use."

And so it was that the following Monday morning Mr. Robin woke the Robin children up early. "Now I want your attention for a moment," he said. in his most dignified manner. "You're going to have a first lesson in flying. You must pay very close at- tention to all I tell you and do just as I say."

"Wee," answered the three. "We will."

"Now I've made a bet with Mr. Blue Jay that you would fly in two days, after your first lesson, and he says you won't. Now, will you?"

"Wee-we will," they answered. "Fine. That's half the battle, in

malting up your mind. Your poor mother is a wreck digging worms for you and you might a s well dig sour own. I am slightly tired too, ahem, assisting in the task, so your mother and I have made up our minds that you must learn to dig your own."

"Wee-we will," they answered again.

"Xow just hop out on the edge of the nest-careful Brown Eyes, take it easy. We've got two whole days."

"Oooh," said Fluffy, "what a long way down. I s that where you get worms?"

"That is," answered Mr. Robin, "and you'll soon think its only a lit- tle way after the first flight. Now Red Breast, you take the lead and step out on this limb."

"Oooh I'm scared," said Red Breast. "Weee!" said Brown Eyes, tipping

backward and forward. "I'm here," sighed the wind a s it

helped to balance the young robin.

"Now, YOU didn't fall, did you," said 311.. Robin. "Next I want you to hop along the limb, slowly, then faster. Now start! There-faster, faster! Fine. Now you Fluffy and Brown Eyes, follow the example of Red Breast and do just a s he did."

After a few minutes Mr. Robin glanced around with pride and there, on a nearby tree, sa t Mr. Blue Jay. He said never a word, but s a t there, watching the progress of the lessons.

"Now the next step in the flying game is to fly from one limb to an- other. Be sure and use your wings, or you might go to the ground," he instructed.

Fluffy and Red Breast after some hesitation, were soon hopping around like veterans, but poor little Brown Eyes. To make a long story short, she mlssed one of the limbs, and fell to the ground with a thud, despite the combined efforts of the wind, which blew to help her, the tree, which bent its boughs to try and catch her, and her father, who flew swiftly to her side, scolding in angry tones.

"Ah, hah!" screamed the Blue Jay. "I knew one of those three wouId keep you from winning the record," and he flew away, satisfied that the lesson was a failure.

After much coaxing, and with her father's aid, Brown Eyes was secure in the nest a t the end of the day, and the first lesson was over.

The second day, all three of the birds took to the air, eager to test their wings, and clumsily they hopped about, but finally they flew.

The third morning Mr. Blue Jay showed up again, confident that none of the babies could fly. "Well," he said, "I suppose you'll teIl me that all three of your smart children can fly," he sneered.

;Mr. Robin turned to the nest. "Well, children, who'll be the first to get a big juicy worm from the ground, and deposit i t in the nest?"

The three hopped on the edge of the nest, rested there a moment, and flew to the ground. Within the space of a few moments they returned, each with a worm in i t s mouth.

Was Mr. Blue Jay mad? H e just screamed and fussed and made more racket, but he finally found the fif- teen worms, and the Robin family had one day of rest, and a regular feast.

The moral of this story is that if you bet, don't brag too much about winning, for if you lose, the debt is twice a s hard to pay.

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Sons and Daughters of Frisco Family Folk

Top row, lef t to right: Johtl Titnothy A4tillatre, aqe 2 years, 8 nzorltlrs, sort of Tirii .IItrlla;le, firevitait, Ft. Scott , sas; Oliver W . Iiltss, Jr., son of 0. W . Russ, Ft. Smi th , Arkamas; Kathryn June, Y years. John D.. age 11 years Emily Mag. children of J. 0. Arwrstrong, assistant division engiwecr, northefit division.; Billie, age 5 months, son

Yrorge If. Threlfall, rrigltt rour~dRotr.te forc~nan, Anrory, Mississippi; Jess Su l lb s , Jr., sort o f Jcss Sullins, conductor, yer, Mo.; dlartha Elizabeth Fellows, 6 ntotitlts, daughter o f Don B. Fellows, accourrtarzt, Springfield, Mo. Center r o a : Dor.otlty, age 4 years, daughter of H . W . Willinins, boilerntaker, dnrory, Miss.; Leotau D. Campbell, 3 8th old sort of George Ca~npbell, laborer, U'est Tulsa, Oklaltonra; sort o f W. A. Schubcrt, roadtnaster, Oklahoma City, z h o m ; Betty Louise Jones, age 2 months, daughter. of Rt~sse l l Jones, coach cleaner, Oklahoma City; Woodrow W e s t Wilb~rrrr IVest, sorts o f IIenry W e s t , section forerrran, Bourbon, Missortri.

Bottom row: Mable Oliver, age 4 and Jereline Hurnble, daughter of James Oliver, tr-rccker, Springfield, dfo.. and her ~n; Ritssell Oliver, 8 years and J immy Ashridge, age 7, sons of James Oliver and J . G. Askridge, truckers, Springfield, ; Bcttie Jean Oliver, age 3 rrloitths, dnughter of Jantes Oliver, trucker, Springfield, Mo.; Elder Thoit~as, age 5, sort of ' I forervair H. Thonrns, Brownwood, Texas; Lou Ella Alarie Hendersort, two and a half year old daughter of Daniel demon, car air brake wan. ~Vernphis. Tean.; Dan Hrrlburt, Jr., age 3, son o f Dan Hulbltrt, corrductor Hi-Line; Billie ~ l f , Jr., son o f W m . Dicrolf, W e b b City, dgo.

One soda cup has two handles. Beverly Long. Sapulpa. Okla.. ........ 14 ........ THE PUZZLE ANSWERS 7 L i t t le girl's shoes do not match. Bayden Baske. Tulsa, Okla.. 13

Man has only one spat on. Elnabeth Lewis, Memphis. Tenn . . . . . I 3 "Druooist" sion should be reversed Esther Clemens. Ozark. Mo.. ........ 13

9N XATOSKE, of 1S23a Warren Itreet, St. Louis, Missouri, won the rize for having found the most in- ect things in the picture puzzle April. le Twilight Lady received many ,rs in answer to the puzzle for 1, and many requests for more les, when this one is over. it before we talk of what to have he Twilight Page in the future, talk about this April puzzle. Be-

are the thirteen correct answers: Man eating sundae with fork. Word "sundae" misspelled on sign. Lenses i n man's eye glasses do not rtch. Word "here" misspelled on sign. Cashier's cage has no wlndow. Electric l ight wire between fan blades. Clock has only one hand. Sign on counter faces wronp way. Man has cap on backwards.

.... on wFidow. - Doll ic Corn. Wi l low Springs. hlo. 13 Mildred Halstead. Thayer. Mo.. ... . I3 And be'ow are the names Of the Thelma Marie and Dorothy Glass,

Frisco little folk who sent in answers, Chaffnn. Mn 17 -.. - ..--.... - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - and the correct number which each Norma Laney. cook Station. MO ..... 12 found :

John Matoske, St. Louis. Mo ........ 23 Georganna Hubbell. Burrton. Kan .... .21 Mary Evelyn Smith. Thayer. Mo . . . . . 21 George M. Scott, Springfield. Mo .... 21 Naomi Rockholt. L i t t le Rock. Ark.. .20 Freda Washburn. Chaffee. Mo. . . .... . I 8 George Callanan. St. Louis. Mo. ... . I 7 Loretta Stone, Afton, Okla. . . . . ..... 16 Cella Umlauf, Newburp. Mo. ......... I F Mi ldred Milbratz. St. Louis. M o ...... 16 Evelyn Roepke, Birmingham. Ala. . . . I 6 Jack Glascock. Shorman. Texas.. .... I 5 Mildred Stanley, Thayer. Mo.. ....... 15 Jannie Fite, St. Louis, Mo ........... 15 Anna Merl Adair. Clinton. Mo ........ 15 Norma Painter, Eureka, Mo.. . . . . . . . I 5 Walter Niles, Jr.. Florissant. Mo. . . . . . 15 Gerhard Lang. Maplewood. Ma ....... 14 Retta Wilson. Exeter. Mo. .......... . I 4 Rosemary Oliver. Pensacola. Fla.. ... . I 4 Kenneth Ball, Springfield. Mo ...... . I 4 Amelia Pearl Blalock, Jonesboro, Ark . . I4

..................... Alma Brigance . I2 Virginia M. Cranford. SpringReld. Mo. 12 ......... Dovey Drissoll. Chaffee. Mo. 12 . . . . . Wilma hledlock. Newburg, Mo.. 9 .......... Hazel Allen. Chaffee. Mo.. l l

This month you will find instead of a puzzle, a short story of the robin family. Won't you write the Twilight Lady and tell her whether you want more puzzles, or more stories?

There are many Frisco lriddies in- terested in seeing pictures of the four puzzle winners, and so the Twilight Lady hopes to have a picture of each on the page for June, with a descrip- tion of the prize which each won.

Xow don't forget, if you want more puzzles, write the Twilight Lady, right away!