A lovely kitchen show was given her by her sister, Evelyn Van Dyke, and an aluminum shower by Dorothy Kroone and Alice Parks Messmore. She received many lovely gifts and a good time is reported by all.

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A week before, while riding the prairies, Raidler had come upon a sick and weakling calf deserted and bawling. Without dismounting he had reached and slung the distressed bossy across his saddle, and dropped it at the ranch for the boys to attend to.

Old Heck said again, his weatherworn features working convulsively, it's more than a mortal man can endure and stand!