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Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. in the interest oS its employees and local residents. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK SATURDAY, JANUARY10, 1948 SKI DINNER-DANCESCHEDULE ARRANGED Five ski dinner dance dates for the Ah- scarves. All in all, everyone seemed happy; wahnee were announced by the Secretary of A1 Baab from S-9 entertained his brotlmr the Yosemite Winter Club. The opening from Los Angeles in the week preceding dance will be held on January 23, with later Christmas. He then accompanied his brother dances on February 13, March 5 and 19, and home for the holidays. April 2. While the orchestra has not yet been Martha is back at her old job--wrapping, selected, there will be "live music." Dorothe wrapping, wrapping! Bailey and her folk dancers have several new, colorful dances which will be presented LODGE LODGINGS during each of the dances. On the local calendar we find--Mary Jane Reese retired from active duty to take up VILLAGE STORIES HOMEhousekeeping as a permanent voca- tion Christmas in the Village Store was a gala A few of the summer employees in evi- event. Interior decorators, Martha, Roy and dence over the holidays- Leona Kearhs, Harold put their heads together and decorat- Winston Mumby, and Yvonne Bordegaray. ed some nice trees and made some pictur- And Dotty Wright, from the Grill. esque scenes. Minnie Everston dispayed Justine Clapp, Pat Thomas, Phyllis Good- fruits, candies and other such Christmas ale, and Mark Greer are former employees goodies. Ralph gave his favorite recipe for who came in to help out over the holidays. cooking a turkey and Pauline and Ellie at- ,Tack Manningof the Grill., is leaving for tempted to sell the right sizes of clothing to a few days in Los Angeles. people who weren’t there. Gen and Jeanne A1 Marquez: Lodge Swimming Pool in- in the wrapping department tried to disguise structor, received a rather unique birthday some gifts and really succeeded with a gift present from hi father--one thousand dol- for Mr. Ouimet. It was a fishing rod, but it lars to dabble in the stocl~ market. Incident- looked more like a bass fiddle. ally, A1 has left for Switzerland to take a Apparently all had been good during the course in medicine. year, for everyone proudly displayed some nice Christmas gifts. At a small party before HOSPITAL NOTICES work on December 24, the members of the Until further notice, there will be no of- Store exchanged gifts and had a rollicking fice hours on Wednesday and Sunday after- time. Mr. Brown received a lovely white noons. blanket and Jack Ring a set of Pickwick NEWDENTIST. We are happy to announce glasses (not spectacles), the appointment of Dr. Jack Wilhelm as our Pauline got a sweater from some unknown dentist. Dr, Wilhelm, formerly of Coeur d’ admirer, Better watch out, Ray! Jack also Alene, Idaho, is from the University of Calif- received a pair of Argyle socks (just a little ornia Dental College. touch of Scotch) knitted by his sister. Gen Office hours are~ 8’.30 to 11’.30 a.m; and received a month’s supply of Black Jack 12:30 to 4:40 p.m. Other hours by appoint- chewing gum and Ellie some more silk neck ment. ~J 1 ’I

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...... THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL ~----’Il’i’ll , :~i ll=’i ,(.,: + I I Ill~i ¯ Dusting with cinnamon was suggested at one frantic point. And our last Christmas thought Published:,by ¥ose+~ite Park and Curry Co. is for the little boy Annie gave Teddy Bears ¯ .. EDITORIAL STAFF to! Bob :Robinson 5can Cloward New Yearswill always be remembered by "Dete" Oliver Duane Boone, Curt Platt, Louise Buckman, Ken English Ralph Anderson Li]lian.Eddy, Bud Allredge, Jack Clark, ¯Ed- Bob Robinson 5oe Meredith die Trossauer, and the rest of the."Black .... Art Bauman Shoe Set" for their own private dancing par- ;C]rculati0n:Manager " Florence Morris ty behind the orchestra screen. Manyof the Supervisor " Harold Ouimet guests joined them and said they had more (’/~sspCia:,teEditor , Editor. Henry Berrey fun than out in front! The "Birdseye Pea Xack Greener Green" coats of Wayne Phillips and Glenn Power made some guests feel just as green! Speaking¯ of Hats- the new "Morning Look" has all the waitresses in a tizzy now that thei.r fifteen dollar permanents won’t show. That old Aunt Jemima look.prevails! And the tall silver and gold New Year’s

’,+ hats had nothing on the fezzes (Tarboosh to you) that the Shriners wore recently here at dinner to honor Imperial Potentate Rex Hammers. They had enough rhinestones on them to costume thirteen choruses! The Station Wagon Set will be complimented soon when B.J. and Vic Lipmeyer get delivery of theirs. Karl Munsonand Lee AHWAHNEE RAMBLINGS Brazitis have just hocked their family heir- looms to get new cars recently, too, and Bob -Now; that the Bracebridge Dinner plat- Mills will soon join with a new Chevrolet forums- are down, ’the red and yellow crab- Coupe. Hugh Merritt, we feel sure, started apples and thewild ducks used for the all this with that beautiful Manhattanof his. Squire’stabIe’ are’gone, the white Belgian Reverting to the Jurassic, Edith Eddy re- hares long since eaten, life at The Ahwahnee turned from Los Angeles with a Model "A"-- is:getting back’to normal. Sat Carson’s or- nothing less! Ci%+stra is a memory,Bertha’s holiday decor The Longhairs Club meets again soon and by now is mostly humus and the purple pants plan to play among others the following se- of+the ’ SanFrancisco Bohemian Club carol- lections: Piano Concerto by Aram Khach- e~’s’ai’e gone:for another year! aturian with William Kapell at the piano; Christmas brought a most unusual present Ballet Music from Petrouchka by Strawin- for~Rdnnie’Heathman but he refuses to wear sky; Show music from On the Town, and a it ilY:public. Toored for you Ronnie? And on repeat request of Manhattan Towers, A spe- the color of red, Anne Hulme’s red under- cial Fun Section will include Beatrice Kay wear came in right handy for Andy Camp- and Dorothy Shay. bell to wear as Santa Claus at out’ party at ¯ A Kid’s Party to be held soon at the Ar- The Arrow except that the bumps were in row is being planned by Bob Robinson for tlYe’wrong places. First skinny Santa Claus the big boy and girl three-cornered pants we ever saw! Loretta Lcdson complained and jawbreaker set, Sue Munson and Jackie that"she-got blisters trying on Wally Harri- Pierson had better keep an eye on their nian’s present’to get the right size. Johnnie clotheslines for the next few weeks! Nickles will be long remembered for the Movie villian Victor Francen, his charming ]ovel~; slippers given to manyof the girls. wife and their little girl Leno, were recent Dick Connett was wild when the Belgian visitors at The Ahwahnee, Lone gave her H,ires for the Bracebridge Dinner arrived mother away at the dinner table one night by white instead of brownones as requisitioned. saying to the waitress, "Bring some more i:

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rolls with nuts in them. Mummyfeeds them / Badger since its opening. all to the bluejays!" Personnel at Badger awoke Friday morn- i z’, Through the Keyhole. Ed Miller wanted ing to see a very rare thing; a snowfall. The us,to advertise his grilled sandwiches in the snow continued at intervals all day and dur- Sweet shop sohere’s your plug, Ed: Folks, ing the intervals, there was rain and when you really must try one of Ed Miller’s cur- it was all over, we had less snow than there ried thumbtack sandwiches[ Tony "Amanu- was before the storm. ensis" Palmeri writes about ten letter a day. Maybethere is stillhope that. we may re- But to whom, Tony? Our vote for the man alize the stories of old-timers about snow with the best neckties in the Valley--Jack piled above the ski lodge porch and skiing Curran, Did you see the photographs of our off that sturdy roof, but just maybe. very photogenic models Verna Wright and i,i’,;. Georgia Hauser that were taken at Andy’s party? Reminds us of Grant Wood’s "Daugh- ters of Revolution," Bob Mills says that Ed Gardner’s aniseed cookies are the first ones to go at tea time. Howabout a sample, Ed! Dick Mustoe’s missus says she hasn’t a thing SCOUT CORNER : ¯ . ,,:/, to wear anywhere. Or who does say that? Ask Jack Parkerson how many camels he milked at the Shriner’s cocktail party. And Y;! how about the guest who remarked to Min- erva Beardsley: "Pardon me Miss, but your SCOUT CORNER relish, is showing!" Girl Scouts of America are going to try. to We’d like to know what Freddie Hartman send 100,000 clothing kits to young people asked that cop in Merced the other night. in other parts of the world and do it before Get the story from Freddie, he tells it best[ December1948. This is the largest clothing ---Bob Robinson project ever undertaken, but if each of the 50,000 troops send the two kits requested of / ~.," ~%~ - them, the goal will easily be reached. Here in Yosemite, Brownie Troop No. 1 has chosen to fill kits for small children, the contents to be donated. The older girls of Intermediate Troop No. 1 will make up kits requiring hand made articles, thereby earn- ing their sewing badges. Mrs. Tom Knowles and 3~rs. Sturge Culver will act as consult- ants in charge of the service project. They have worked out a course in sewing that will cover the fundamentals of that art and wili :.j/: supervise the making of each article to go into the kits, thus keeping the contents at a BADGER PASSES high standard. Here at Badger Pass we have everything for skiing; slds, poles, and boots for rent, FOR SALE: Schwinn New World bicycle. a fireplace, ski lockers, ski repair shop, Con- Women’s.Good condition--S26. Bathinette, stare--everything for skiing~but no snow, 812.50. See Jules Ashworth at Yosemite Lodge Post Office. The lack of snow holds a particular grief for Dale Ellis in the ski repair shop, for it is he who has to repair skis that have been Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Crouse of Modesto damaged on Badger’s rocky slopes. announce the birth of a daughter, Karen Ann In spite of the snow conditions, however, on December 31. Mrs. Crouse will be re- Ranger Glen Gallison estimated that an av- membered as the former Betty Cookson of erage of a thousand people a day have visited Yosemite. THE YOSEMITESENTINEL

Richard Russell, son of Superintendent and l~rs. Carl P. Russell, spent a few days with his parents in Yosemite over the holidays. Richard, whospent his first year of in- fancy in Yosemite, is a student at the Uni: sity of Michigan. L:~nn Mernin, daughter of former Yosem- ~, v E{(/ .... . ite District Ranger JerryMernin, wrote from Weaverville, North Carolina that she and her family are new-living in that state. She ’ N.P.S. RAMBLINGS looks forward to hearing from her Yosemite friends. About the.time the Christmas Sentinels were being distributed, we received a friendly greeting from former Superintendent and Mrs. Kittredge for the residents of the Park CHURCH NOTICES which read as follows: Yosemite National Park Church "As we drive from park to park toward Roman Catholic YIasses~7:30 and 8:30 a.m. Washington, D.C., we think often of Yosem- in the Old Village Chapel. ite’s superb Christmas setting and of our Protestant Services~ many friends in the Pal!k. Brief Service 10:15 to 10’.45 a,m. in Chapel. "We are remembering too, with much ap- Morning Worship at 1] a.m. Sermon "Prayer preciation, the many expressions and acts,of and Personality." cordiality and friendship and that beautiful Candlelight CommunionService at 8 p.m. A goodbye party. .. service of beauty with an opportunity for "Thinking, back over the Christmas and meditation. Everyone welcome. holiday times is a happy recollection.and we High School Young People meet at 6 until 7 wish you .all. another Merry Christmas and p.m. Old Village Chapel. New Year season. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m, at the School ¯ .. . ,Catharine and Frank Kittredge." House. Amongthe many local residents who vacationed out of the .Park recently were the OLD CLOTHING DRIVE Bob.McIntyres who returned to their home- The high school young people’s group of the Park church has been conducting a land in ..the Pacific Northwest for several weeks starting in late November.. While in drive for old clothes to send to the Navajo Seattle, Bob looked up our old friends, the Indians whose needs have attracted nation- wide attention, If you have any clothes you Frank Brockmans and attended several interesting forestry meetings with Frank. On wish to.donate call 125 W and arrangements will be made to pick up the articles, one occasion he talked to one of Brock’s classes .at. the University of Washington. The young people are also writing a letter to Senator Knowland emphasizing their in- The McIntyres visited .the Olympic Nat- terest in the Navajos’ plight and asking for ional Park and found former ranger of Yo- his consideration of the problem. semite Otto .Brown now well established as chief ranger there. Otto has his hands full ]ooldng after, an area larger than Yosemite OLD TIMER LEAVES National Park with a .very limited ranger Bertha Sarver, who is a friend of everyone force and with meager appropriations, she met during her eight years in the Valley, The Homer Robinsons visited relatives in left recently, Illness in her family made it northern California and in Oregon over the necessary for her to return to the family. holidays,-and spent New Years with Grace’s home in Newton, Iowa. Bertha will be re- relatives, in. Eureka. membered forever for her beautiful floral The Givens made a short ’trip to Yosemite arrangements and for her willingness to aid just, before Christmas, Staying with the Hills, anyone who wanted anything decorated, The Givens now live at 29 Palms, where from a banquet hall to a.Y,T.S, bus. Our best Frank is Custodian of Joshua Tree National wishes go with Bertha and our hope that she Monument. will come back soon. -8’:

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Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. in the h~terest of its employees and local residents. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK SATURDAY, JANUARY24, 1948 MARCHOF DIMES NEEDSOUR SUPPORT A sho:rt time ago, Dr. Chester loyle called sary to bring about rehabilitation, hence the a meeting at the Tioga Hotel to inaugurate necessity to have a sizable fund to take care this year’s March of Dimes fund-raising of EVERYcase of polio that arises. campaign. This meeting was unlike any the writer has ever attended. In addition to the It was pointed out that more than half of usual committee chairmen, representatives the money raised by the March of Dimes of many public spirited groups, and heads of goes to the direct benefit of the victims of organizations, there were three people who infantile paralysis. The remainder is large- appeared on crutches or were helped to their ly for research and education, for the study places by others, They were victims of polio of the disease toward the end that it may possibly or eventually be stamped out. Only who are now staging a comeback as a result :i 1.8 percent is for the administration of the of March of Dimes money--money which we organization. .) are all contributing to insure proper treatment of any victim in our community. If we all knew some person who has suf- Dr. Moyle mentioned that while many di- fered from a severe attack of polio, and had 5 seases either take us or we get well, infantile seen how the March of Dimes organization paralysis often leaves the patient crippled. had come to their rescue, there is no doubt Only the wealthy person could afford the but that our contributions to the current long period of treatment and surgery neces- campaign would be generous.

FIRST WINTER GYMKHANAPROVES HUGE SUCCESS The first weekly Wednesdaynight skating $1.50. Results are listed below: gymkhana, sponsored by the Yosemite Win- Senior Junior ter Club and directed by Bob Kingsley, was Potato Race held before more than two hundred specta- Leslie Ries Shirley Quist tors and contestants. Nine events for both Speed Race junior and senior skaters included potato John Marsh Ralph Clark races, balloon races, speed races, musical Balloon Race chairs and finished with a conglomerate race ttomer Hoyt :Bob Lamkin called a "nightcap race." In it, the contest- Musical Chairs ants were obliged to carry a lighted candle Wa]ly Wellman Shirley Quist around the rink, stop and drink a Coca Cola, Night Cap Race all while wearing a flowing night cap. Be- Dorothe Bailey and Dick Jaeger tween races, some fine exhibition skating was presented by Ralph dePfyffer and Miss With such a splendid beginning, the fu- "! Frazier, Mariposa County music supervisor, ture Wednesdaynight events are certain to Sherwood Spurgin and Doris Hexvitson, and be great successes. It is all handled in an in- Ronnie Steiner and Dorothe Bailey, Marshall formal spirit and many contestants made up ttall served as master o~ ceremonies and in courage for their lack in skating ability. awarded prizes, Next week’s program will be equally inter- Winners in the senior division received esting and its contents will be posted on the $2.00 merchandise orders and in the juniors, bulletin boards around the Valley. THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

Although some detractors complained that he looked like anything but Santa and rather Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. as a super-attenuated Ziegfield Queen! EDITORIAL STAFF Don’t forget the Kid Party and Valentine Bob Robinson Jean Cloward Party combined to be held at the Lost Ar- "Dete" Oliver row on February 12. The Ahwahnee gang Ken English Ralph Anderson cordially invites everyone to be there~cos- Bob Robinson Joe Meredith tumes or not. More announcements later. Art Bauman Backstairs gossip has it that Dorothe Web- Circulation Manager Florence Morris ster remarked at the Icecapades the other Supervisor Harold Ouimet night that "they ought to save all the ice Editor Henry Berrey they scrape up every night to use for Fred Associate Editor Jack Greener Pierson’s "Supremes." Wendell Otter won first prize in Mary Rawlin’s Baby Derby by guessing that there AHWAHNEE MELANGE were approximately 4 million babies born in The latest I,onghairs Record Party was a the United States last year. What was the great success attended by over thirty Ah- prize, Mary? wahneeans. As presented by the Bobs Mills Frank Bailey has all our teeth chattering and yours truly, the music was en:]oyed by with his aquatic exercises in the Merced all and especially the hot Glug served at the River the other day. So you are the first one end! Instead of a fire in the fireplace which to go swimming in 1948 Frank! interfered with the music during the pre- Doric "Goldie" Williamson of our Gift vious concert, a large candelabra of manza- Shop ea:’ns the sobriquet but definitely with nita wood was used covered with many tiny her new crowning glory. Color that is, not candles. thatch! Andy Campbell closed the party with an Janis Paige was a return visitor to Tl~e impersonation of Beatrice Kay doing "Hoo- Ahwahnee recently and on the subject of ray, Hooray, I’m Going Away!" and was hair, wore pink ribbon in her red hair and dressed in a lamp shade ~v:th t: e new long ¯ ~ll’eetivcly too. Edith Eddyhas pleased all look! ’th her new arrangements of bleached Announced as part of the program for the L2ut~l,:eye and Chokecherry branches in the next concert is the music from "Annie Get Mall1 Lounge and Knobcone Pines flanking Your Gun," "Peter and the Wolf" by Pro- the Dining Roomentrance. Bob Mills is the kofieff, "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice" by Du- William Haines of "C" Dorm at Tecoya with kas, and "Cuban Overture" by George the interior decorating he has done in his Gershwin. I-Iot mint chocolate will be on tap. FOOIYI. The latest addition to the uniform scene Bob Robinson has posted bond and become at The Ahwahneeis the edict that all bus- a Notary Public for Mariposa County and boys will henceforth wear black bow ties on serves notice he can accommodate any and duty. Sporting possibly the most glamorous all for such services. (Plug[) bowed cravat is George Malstrom whose tie You should see the redskins around The was designed by Adrian. On the subject, the Ahwahnee what with Bob Minerich and the waitresses are having a difficult time with Lipmeyers having slept too long under their the boys since the lads found out that the new sun-tan lamps. Fred Smith is adding to word "busboy" comes from the Latin "Om- his carrot collection daily. You should see nibus" so now it’s Omnibusboyto you, Miss! some of his specimens! Freddie Hartman entertained recently at ~Bob Robinson the Lost Arrow. on the occasion of his natal holiday with really distinctive songs and Somebodyinsists that the following hint patter. be droppe~l to Sentinel contributor Robinson’, Andy Campbell’s photographs of himself "What with the new look and all, don’t you as Santa Claus at the Xmasparty will prob- think you’re out of date with that peplum ably win a contract with 20th Century-Fox. on your room service jacket?"

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DANCING CLASSES BENEFIT MOVIE PLANNED TO GATHER Under the direction of Virginia Ca]dwell, FUNDS FOR ELECTRIC ORGAN a course of dancing instruction for children A highly interesting and exciting color began Monday, January ]9, at the Masonic film, "Grand Canyon Voyage" will be shown Club. Mrs. Caldwel] and her husband have to raise funds toward the purchase of an been headline performers in Canada and electronic organ for the Yosemite Church. Australia as well as in this country as the Through the efforts of Virginia Adams, this adagio team of :Ramon and Virginia. Her film, made by Marjory Farquhar, noted many years of professional experience quali- mountaineer, has been secured. It portrays fy Mrs. Caldwell in ballet, acrobatic and tap a recent expedition down the Grand Canyon dancing. of the Colorado with NormanNevil]s, famous Classes for children eight and under meet river boatman. Mrs. Farquhar will narrate at 3:00 p.m. Classes for those nine and over personally during the film. meet at 4:00 p.m. The program will be presented at 8 p.m. : Classes for high school students and adults in the Old Village Pavilion on February 2. are now forming. For information write to The Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts will sell Mrs, Virginia Caldwell, General Delivery, tickets throughout the Valley. ’." Mariposa, or call Mrs. Sterling Cramer, Yo- : semite 18W. ’3.’; YOSEMITE CHURCH NOTICES Virginia Adams will be the soloist this NEWS FROM AFAR Sunday, January 25 at the eleven o’clock A recent letter from Lowell Bondshu, now Lt. Col. and stationed at Bad To]z, Germany, service at the Old Village Chapel. Mr. Glass will Speak on "Can Your Prayers Help Other says, in part, "I feel somewhatas we used to in Yosemite waiting for enough snow for People?" skiing. After several heavy snows and ex- Sunday School meets at 9:45 a.m. in the cellent skiing in our backyard, a warmrain School House. The High School young peo- arrived and washed the snow away. Last ple’s group meets at 6 p.m, at the Chapel. winter was the coldest in Germanyfor fifty Leaders, Frances Freeman and Elton Mur- years and as of now this appears to be the phy. warmest. In any event, the highest mountain in Germanyis not far from here, at Garmish, Roman Catholic Masses at 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel. so we can always go there for winter sports. $ * $ Helen and I plan to attend the Winter Olym- pics at St. Moritz next month and are look- At a meeting of the board of trustees of the ing forward to seeing the Blatt boys, Miss Yosemite National Park Church in Fresno Grasmoen and others that used to ski at ,. :’,[ last week, Carleton Smith was elected to a Badger." (We are drooling with envy!) three-year term on the board as a local representative of the Valley people. Superin- .i LODGE LODGINGS tendent Carl Russell and the Rev. Alfred Surprise to us all is the coming marriage Glass also attended the meeting. of Helen Braddeley and Wes Harris. Our reports are to the fact they will "tie the knot" in Merced. That debonair man about town, Bob, of the A week ago Bob Van Bibber, ex Crane Lodge Cafeteria, left suddenly for S. F. to Flatter revisited us, declaring he is going to convince his friends there that he’s still in settle in Fresno. the land of the living, despite the current Dick DeLong, our friendly mail carrier, is newspaper headlines. That’s Bob Christensen quite a song and dance man. For a real treat, we are referring to, folks! ask him for a current "jig tune," If anybody is interested in a new sport-- I’ve got it! "Roller-ski-skating." Just picture ODDITY--MarY Proctor, Nancy Proctor, that going down the road--poles and all! Peggy Proctor, BillY Proctor, and if we may --Joe Meredith digress a little, Charley Proctor! THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

N.P.S. ttAMBLINGS Bruce at Wasatch Academy, a private school in southern Utah. Wasatch is an excellent A note from Jessie Cole, Omaha, Nebras- school attended by many sons and daughters ka, carried news of many former Yosemite of government employees in isolated areas, residents. Jim, Jessie, Joyce and Phyllis took part Jn a progressive dinner which started such as the families of membersof the Indian at their home on New Years Eve. The group Service, Reclamation Service and National went to the Stan and Ruth Josephs’ for salad Park Service. Bruce will know at least one student at Wasatch~Lars Garrison from the --then to Swartzlows’ for the main dish, and Grand Canyon. to Russell and Cassandra McKowns’for des- sert. At McKowns, Lawrence and Catherine The acceptance was so sudden and unex- .Merriam (he was former superintendent of pected that preparations had to be made at Yosemite) joined the party to play bridge. once. Bruce worked into the night marking Suzanne and Jane McKown,Joyce and Phyl- his flame in indelible ink on towels, sheets lis all joined in singing the newyear in. and pillow cases. Then early Sunday morning the McHenrys, including Weappreciate again the exceptionally fine Keith who will have a week out of school, headed south. service offered by Herb Lomis, manager of They plaT1 to see as much of the Merced office of the California State Au- the country as possible on their way to and from Wasatch, to Association, in dispensing new auto li- stopping [or at least a quick look-see at censes to all comers at the Administration Death Valley National Monument. Building on January 15. Virginia Adamshas had enthusiastic let- Not mentioned before in the Sentinel is the news of two local boys who are now located ters frfom both Ansel and Anne who are in in Alaska. Gordon King is now working for NewYork by this time. They stopped at Chi- the Mount McKinley Hotel Company. He was cago where Ansel was a judge for an inter- expecting to drive a team of huskies by this national salon. In New York he will have business in connection with furnishing 60 time, but snow is as scarce m Alaska as it is at Badger. There is not enough snow for dog illustrations for a forthcoming book on John Muir. Later they will visit NewEngland and sledding. At Anchorage, John Townsley is working as a civilian guard for the Army return to Yosemite by the end of February. and enjoying some good cold weather. He Your reporter has been reminded that we wrote that his section is called the "banana sometimes overlook interesting items about belt" of Alaska, but John could hardly agree former Yosemite residents, yes, and often with the slogan. overlook important events that take place here in the Park. Please forgive, and don’t ever think that the oversight was intention- a]. Often in the last minute rush of meeting THERE’S PLENTY OF TIME the "dead line" such slip-ups are unavoid- Disappointed skiers may find some solace ably made. If something important has been in figures recently compiled by Gus Eastman omitted, please don’t hesitate telling us, and and Homer Hoyt showing that in many pre- if possible or if the newsis not too stale, per- vious years, there was little snow at Badger haps it can be printed in a later issue. Pass before ]ate January and early Febru- Overlooked previously was mention of ary. Take for instance the year of 1943 when Homer and Ruth Crider’s interesting trip there was a depth of 12 inches of snow on east and south some weeks ago, They drove January 15 and a good snow pack of 67 in. back through Kansas and swung south to on March 15 of the same year. see Ed and Mamie Eidam, formerly of Cas- On March 15, 1938, the greatest depth of cades, at West Point, Miss., where Ed has a snow on record at Badger Pass totalled 131 fine position with the TVA.The Criders saw inches, still on that same year on January a good cross-section of the United States, in- ]5 there was only 28 inches. Other interest- cluding Kentucky, Tennessee, New Orleans, ing facts unearthed are that the first skiing Shreveport, and took in Carlsbad Caverns officially reported at Badger Pass was on besides. December 20, 1934. On December 15, 1935, Excitement in the McHenryhousehold the the ski house was opened for the first time past weekend was over the acceptance of and the snow depth on that day was 16 in.

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Published by Yose~ite Park and Curr?l Co. i.n the interest 05 its employees and local residents. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK SATURDAY,FEBRUARY 7, ’1948 A TRIBUTETO DR. DONALDB. TRESIDDER Dr. Tresidder, President of our Company, undertook. They are the qualities that in- has left us, and we are saddened by his pass- stilled respect in all who knew him. Yet, ]rig. Wesuffer the loss of no ordinary man, unadorned, such traits could represent an but of one we were proud to claim as our austere man. Here they were the framework chief. We may well pause to contemplate of a warm and vibrant personality, a per- the qualities in him which inspired that vading human interest, a kind and sympa- pride, thetic understanding. In short, the leader we Determination was one of Dr. Tresidder’s lost was a complete man, truly outstanding strong attributes. It was the force that car- among his fellows, 1’led him through medical school, first as he For those of us who knew Dr. Tresidder worked to earn his way on the Stanford intimately as a friend his untimely death campus, and later when he wrote his doc- brings the deepest sorrow. For the many toffs thesis amid the heavy responsibilities others who have come to Yosemite in the of his position here. That same will to keep hast fe\v years the sense of loss can but be striving caL’ried hhn over the manyobstacles less persona]. But for all of us, whether old which beset him in the years of his admin- or newin service here, the record of his life istrative career. and work will ever bean inspiration. Imagination was a gift with which Dr. Tresidder was endowed far beyond the RELIEF CLOTHING CLEANED FREE glimpse of most men. He was not content to The Company laundry is offering free meet the demands of daily routine, but rough dry cleaning of all clothing designated could see the vision of a plan fulfilled. The for overseas relief. Mr. Connor, laundry results of his foresight are manifest to all of m~mager,suggests that clothing be left at the us here who remember bygone years. laundry where it will be cleaned and picked Leadership was m Dr. Tresidder so nat- up by hlh,. Glass who is forwarding all over- ural]y as to appear almost as a birthright. seas clothing. But his was a quality of leadership that was For the relief of the Navajo Indians, the never exercised at the cost of modesty or local high school young people’s group re- kindliness. Rather was it conceded by those cently sent six hundred pounds of clothing about him who recogmzed the brilliance of to the relief headquarters in Ganado, Ari- his mind, the clarity of his speech, and the zona. worthiness of his motives. Integrity was so deeply rooted in Dr. Tres- ASH WEDNESDAYSERVICE idder’s own being that he prized it above all other virtues in the persons he valued, He A special service will be held at the Old appeared to be drawn instinctively to those Village Chapel next Wednesday, February individuals who, whatever their feelings, ]l, 7:30 p.m, to mark the beginning of Lent. possessed true uprightness of character, and this probity in hi]n inspired the trust of all YOSEMITE SCtIOOL VACATION who de.’tlt with him. The Easter wmation at the Yosemite These are the stalwart virtues which car- School is as follows.--Closes Friday, March ricd Dr. Tresidder to success in whatever he 19 and opens Monday, March 29. THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL . .

Welcometo our new beauty operator, Zoe yosemite Se nel LaVinge, whose den of horrors on the mez- . Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. zanhle is doing a thriving business. . EDITORIAL STAFF Ted Gogolekski, Jack Ferrell and Curt Jean Cloward "Dete" Oliver Platt are back from Reno to report that their Ken English Ralph Anderson System needs revising. Bob Robinson Joe Meredith Ronnie Heathman and Hugh Merritt also Art Bauman back from vacation which included Nogales. Circulation Manager Florence Morris Supervisor Harold Ouhnet NOTE FROM MOTHER CURRY Editor Henry Berrey Associate Editor The Sentinel Office received a note from Jack Greener M.other Curry in which shesends the following message: AHWAHNEE MELANGE "I wish to express my appreciation for all the Christmas remembrances I had Gracing our prech~ct recently was ~r. W. frommy friendsand assurethem that since D. Rouzer, Manager of the El Tovar Hotel my 85thbirthday I haveadopted the plan on the rim of the Grand Canyon. Mr. Rou- of not sendingChristmas cards, but I wish zer remarked upon the cleanliness of our all my Yosen]itefriends a Happy New kitchens. Sir Ramaswamiwas a recent guest Year,especially since we are enteringon h’om India. Sir Ramaswamiwas a confidante ourfiJltieth anniversary year at CampCur- of the late h¢ohandas K. Ghandi and has up- ry, whichmeans that I haveloved Yosem- on occasion narrowly escaped assassination itelong and loyally all these years." ’,° himse]f. He showed this reporter where he had lost one ear and remarked that it was not lost in the manner of Gaugin, the paint- LOST ARROW er, lost his. Soda dispenser Dick Jaeger threatens to Don’t forget the combined Valentine’s and give a piano recital on the evening of Feb- Kid Party at the Lost Arrow Thursday eve- ruary 29 (We hope not). ning, February 12. Fun for all and an un- Remember, square dance practice every usual contest involving the new plastic mat- Monday night and folk dancing on Fridays eriaJ, "Blo-Blo." Admission price, two bits. at 8:30. The Ahwahnee Longhairs Music Club met A partyfor big kidsis plannedfor Thurs- again last Thursday night and was attended day,February 12. Everyoneis encouragedto by thirty appreciative shorthairs. Our mot- comedressed like a tinytot. There will be to is "Entertainment without Education" and cake,prizes, punch and a lotof funfor all. it’s painless fun! Especially enjoyed was Ticketsare 25 cents. "Peter and the Wolf" with Basil Rathbone as the narrator. First rule for the Longhairs Club is that all present take their shoes off ORGAN BENEFIT MOVIE POPULAR beforethe music begins.Hmmm! What’sCooking with the Bakers& Cooks: The Yosemite Church is $150 closer to its purchase of an electronic organ as a result .AmedeeDeLaet has confidedthat he can of the benefit motion picture held Monday, dress40 chickensin twenty-threeminutes. Johnny"HooLaLa" Duda cutsa fancyfigure February 2..Mrs. Francis Farquhar’s color film of her voyage with NormanNevils down with his new Flit Gun with which he sprays the Colorado River, through the Grand Can- the steaks with a fine mist when they catch fire. Ed Gardner can really whip up a mean yon was extremely interesting and was ex- ceded only by Mrs. Farquhar’s charming meringue. He says the secret is a little bak- narration. The Valley people were fortunate ing powder in the whip and bets he could to have been able to see the film and to hear meringue Half Domeso it would stay until Mrs. Farquhar. We are indebted to her for June. Denis DeCaillet tells of the time he lost her generosity in coming to the Valley for three, steel carving knives in Chicago to an lhe occasionand to VirginiaAdams, George unidentified "friend" and how he found them Oliverand GordonBuchanan for theiras- in Salt Lake City six months later. sistance. THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL ’;~ t;

ICE GYMKHANASSUCCESSFUL morning is not a jet propelled flying disc~ ":: The weekly ice gyml~hanas have been just Jules Ashworth and his jeep. ~:’(h pronounced eminently successful by the big Roy Denton tells us of conversing with ~,.,: crowds of spectators and participants, Last "Miss America of 1948" while on his recent :~. week’s carnival was highlighted by the cos- trip to New Orleans and Memphis. Take ..i::: tume parade and hockey game. The Ahwah- notice gals! Maybe Roy is our local Casa- ~:,.~ nee pucksters squeezed out a 1-0 victory nova and you don’t know it! ":!.J over the Lodge team, Lew Hallock playing Have you tasted the pastry and bread we / for The Ahwahneeteam scored the lone goal. are having at the Lodge lately? The reason ’-;;,::~ The funniest costume award was won for the pleasant improvement is Ed Benson ¯o::~ hands down by "Spark Plug," the skating of Glacier Point fame, ~,~ horse motivated by Homer Hoyt and Ken If anybody ever wanted to find Joe Mere- ’ English. Which of these gentlemen was fore dith,, Front desk, when off duty, just go to and which was aft is undisclosed, George Camp6 and look under the nearest automo- ":~ Oliver, in a Swiss soldier uniform, won the bile. He’s always fixing something, :~ handsome costume for men and Hilda de Marguerite Radigan is crocheting a "Hug Pfyffer, in a lovely Swiss costume was Me Tight." Hmmmm!What goes on? ..:,~ .:,:! awarded the girls’ prize for the most beauti- To top everything, a guest wanted to know ful costume, JessCulver’s pancake hat, red wh, erc Half DomeLodge was, stockings aud short skirt was judged the "::~ funniest ladies’ whiJe Lucy Clark in a ballet cOMMUNITY SQUARE DANCES .~ costume took a prize for the most unusual WELCOME VALLEY RESIDENTS , costume. Bobby Eckhart in woman’s suit, a i.,. ...: red wig and a black hat, was the funniest Friday, February 13 at 8:30 p,m. is the. ’~ child entrant, The hilarious "find your part- date of the next Square Dance at the Camp Cm’ry Dining Room. The spacious room and ~.-.:, ner" race was won by Dale Devine and Irene fine musical setup makes it possible to take ’:!:... Kay while Rita Frazer and John Martin won ""~ care of any size crowd, and all Valley resi- the windup event, the potato race, dents who have become discouraged because "" A long awaited snow storm made it neces- of past crowded quarters will be delighted ~,~ sary to cancel, this past Wednesday’scarni- with the change, ~’.~ va], Knowledge of only a half dozen or so :S "movements" easily learned in the half hour CACKLES AND CHUCKLES practice period, 8 to 8:30 before the dance, Clyde Parmenter of Transportation just makes it possible for all you reluctant but .,~(: departed for parts unknown. Just restless- wishful ones to spend many delightful eve- ness, I guess, Millie Taylor is again our nings~but be there promptly. Transportation Agent, If anyone missed Ronnie Steiner’s movies, they’d better get in touch with the right BUSY BROWNIE BULLETINS crowd, Ronnie’s movies are undoubtedly Brownie Troop No, 1 has been quite active. some of the finest shownin these parts, Their major project lately has been the as- At the recent wedding of Elaine and Art sembling of clothing kits for children over- Bauman, the most nervous person connec- seas, From clothing donated by the girls, ted with the whole affair was the best man. three complete kits have been assembled~2 Our amiable desk clerk, Hank Kimbrough, for girls betweel~ the ages of 6 and 7 and one couldn’t eat or sleep for fear everything for a girl 7-10, The clothing will be mailed wouldn’t go according to plan He reported this week, the loss of manypounds in weight during the Amongthe Brownie outdoor activities was trying ordeal. a hike to the Museumgarden on January 20 If you really want to see a nervous crea- where the group discovered a clump of pussy ture, there is Margaret (Maggie).., Oliver willows complete with a robin, when she receives those anonymous long On January 24 a skating party was held distnce calls from San Francisco, under the direction of Joan Ashworth and That yellow and silver streak that flies was so successful, we plan another one soon, into the Valley from Wawona way every THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

N.P.S. RAMBLINGS regularly sells for 50 cents a copy. It promises to be a popular number inasmuch as Snow depths this year are far below any much interest is centered in the Gold Rush on record for Yosemite. At Ostrander Lake Days during the centennial celebrations. at the end of January last year there was a depth of 70.6 inches. This year there was 13.2 inches. At SnowFlat on the Tioga Road OLYMPIC SKI MOVIE SCHEDULED there was 68.8 inches of snow last year as "Olympic Preview," a seventy-five minute compared with 29 inches this year. At Gin color, sound film will be shownat the Village Flat this time last year there was almost 3 Pavilion on Friday, February 20 in the in- feet of snow, and this year there was none. terest of the Olympic Ski Team. Filmed by But what about Badger? Yes, we have those Dick Dtlrrance at Sun Valley, this movie figures too. Last year there was 28 inches, has been presented to various gatherings normal depth is ~bout 60 inches, and this around California and has received great year? In case you didn’t go up and see it at prmsc. One of the many thrilling sequences the end of January, the "depth" ranged from is fihned by Durrance while descending the spots to 1 inch. FLASH!"Duke" Doucette WarmSprings Run at Sun Valley at 50 miles just staggered into the cop~posing room with per hour, icicles jutting from his cars and nostrils to Don’t miss this! You’ll be doing yourself announce a big storm raging at Badger. The and the Ski Teama great favor by seeing it. entire crew is, frantically shoveling snow to Remember the date~February 20 at 8 p.m. make way for hundreds of eager skiers ex- at the Old Village Pavilion. Tickets will be pected this weekend. At last reports there on sale next week at the Lodge desk, the was a total depth of 20 inches on the Big Hill. Village Store, The Ahwahneegift shop, and And it’s still coming down! at the theater the night of the movie,

As further evidence of the exceptionally dry winter in Yosemite, Superintendent Rus- SKI DINNERS sell reports that he and Mrs. Russell drove Regardless of what you’ve heard, read or out of the park on the last day of January believed in the past, the first Ski Dinner will over the old Coultervillc Road which they be Friday, February 13. Due to unavoidable followed from Hazel Green to McCauleys, delay on the part of the orchestra, the Feb- and to the old mining town which gave its ruary 6 dance has been cancelled. The Win- name to this earliest of all Yosemite stage ter Club regrets the confusion that mayhave coach roads. sm’rounded the dance schedule, but it was At McCauley’s ranch the Russells visited difficult to plan with the poor snow condi- briefly with Mr, J. J. McCauley,son of James tions and ]iklihood of a successful party so McCauley,the pioneer trail builder and hotel doubtful, man in Yosemite. J. J. McCauleywas born in The big attraction for the first dance on a cottage at the foot of the Four Mile Trail February 13 will be the fashion show pre- in ]880. He has been a resident of the Yo- sented by Lanz of California, one of Califor- semite region all of his life and is the source nias foremost designers of women’sclothes, of much interesting Yosemite history. The ladies will enjoy a preview of the new Lanz spring and summer fashions. Just off the press is "A Guide to the Mo- Following dances will be held as originally ther Lode Country" by our good friend and scheduled on March 5, 19 and April 2. In- former compatriot C. Frank Brockman, now cluded in the orchestra is Richie Ferraris a professor at the University of Washington whose trio was popular at The Ahwahnee School of Forestry, Brock used to make trips last winter, through the foothill country west of the park, and made many photographs of the most interesting Mother Lode to’~vns. Then he FOR SALE--’41 Buick Sedanette, 63,300V, studied many references all toward some- original miles. Very clean. Radio, heater. thne publishing a book about the Mother Don Hornor, Camp 6 or Ahwahnee bakery. Lode. The present book is published by the One Pair Bally Ski Boots, Ladies, 7--$20. Yosemite Natural History Association as a One Pair Canadian Pro-built Hockey special issue o[ Yosemite Nature Notes and Skates, mens, size 8, $20. Rusty, Post Off. :t Ii

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Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. ilz the i’nterest oS~ts employees and local residents. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK SATURDAY,FEBRUARY 21, 1948 FIRSTSKi DINNER, ,ND FASHION SHOW according to reports from the locals whoat-

Joel Hildebrand’s remarks on the history and " ;‘: tradition of the Far West Kandahar Ski Meet, /~’t" ;~"74~~i7:::7;’.:?+{:7~~" .~:::~"~...i:: the local girls modeled the clothes and did a very creditable ;lob. Tl~ose modeling were ¢, ’- Ruth Forrest, Eileen Berrey, Elaine Farts, ,!~ . ~..," Doric Williamson, Elaine Bauman. Maggie Oliver, MyrnaEwbank and Ellc~n I-Iall, Pat - ~’~-~ ¯ //t Stl.lrnl, the model mother, and daughters Ginnie Ann and Mary Loci, wore mother and BADGER PASSES daughter costumes. The Yosemite Folk Here at Badger Pass we have still several Dancers did several interesting and lively inches of snow and from all sources of in- numbers, among therfl "Cotton Eyed Joe," formation more is to come. which is number one on Jim Taylor’s hit The Far West Kandahar races were a great parade, success, all of the contestants being well sat- Jii~my Gel:den’s Trio played its first notes isfied with the course conditions and were be.fore the Valleyites and received great ap- especially happy about the hospitality rendered them by the Yosemite Winter Club. plause. The Trio is playing for dancing every night except Sundays at The Ahwahnee. The Bob Brelsford, of the Ski School, took 6th place, BobGallison, 7th, Glenn Gallison, 10th Trio is composed of Jimmy Gordon, Kenny Kolwinska and Ray Risi. After the dance, and Bob Lint, former instructor, ]gth in the Doric Williamson, while chatting with some combined. In the Downhill race, Bill Janss friends, was pushed violently by a crude jes- who Js almost a local, took 2nd and Bob Gal- ter and landed very hard, on the floor. lison, 4th. Alan Fischcr of Portland Univer- sity was the winner in the Combined. Nothing damaged. All ski tests are now being featured for members of the Yosemite Winter Club, Arnold Fawcus presiding, and, as a word of BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION encouragement, Doucette passcd -- which At three o’clock on the afternoon o:t’ Feb- means if you can walk you, too, can pass. ruary 16, there was a loud, and good, ren- The fire at Y osemite’s most popular ski dition of "I-Iappy Birthday" sung in honor of lodge, about which there was such vague in- Trumal~ Emersoi] at the General OFfice. formation, was caused by sparks from the Everyone pa,’took of ice cream roll and some chimney and did very little damage. The cookies and wished Emmie many happy re- only injury was suffered by engineer Bob turns, Mr, Emerson says, ’Tin thh’ty-nine Ely who dl:oppcd a fire extinguisher on his years old--still." toe and is now under hospital care, 5; i~-"

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ing trip the other day with a beautiful bunch of white berries for an arrangement in the Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. Main Lounge. They turned out to be Rhus EDITORIAL STAFF diversiloba. (Poison Oak to you, Mrs. Eddy)., Jean Cloward "Dote" Oliver Bob Mills is now the proud possessor of a Ken English Ralph Anderson diploma from the California Institute of Bob Robinson Joe Meredith Wines having successfully completed a Art Bauman course witln them; All dressed in their new Circulatidn Manager Florence Morris greEn-flowered uniforms our maids Ksenia Supervisor Harold Ouimet Kargaloff, Emily Lena Anderson, Catherine Editor Henry Berrey Carton and Ada Duncan definitely have that Associate Editor Jack Greener "new look." We’ll close with a famous last word as often heard here at The Ahwahnee: "Operator, call the Manager! There’s a pan- AHWAI-INEE RAMBLINGS ther in my room!" Could be Rosie the Ring- New faces at The Ahwahneeas introduced ’railed Cat, Lady! by Tony Palmeri, head of our romaine and endive department, include his pretty wife Mary. The Pahneris have found that contem- porary jewel, a vacant house at E1 Portal and have set up housekeeping among the whispering Digger Pines. Mary dug right in and was the first to find the "Jar of Mustard" ~lt the Valentine Party the other night. And A DAI~ING YOUNG MAN, INDEED speaking of the party, about one hundred and thirty people came and a noisy fun-time Howard J. "Duke" Doucette, manager at was had by all. EspEcially remembered will the Badger Pass Ski House, (and a devil on be Georganna Meler’s costume which had us the hickory slats) has developed a new way all guessing and Andy Campbell in yellow to ride the Constam, which is NOTrecom- satin and brown cattails was a sight! His mended in the instruction book. It appears strip tease should have been filmed. Myrna lhat, while sharing a bar (Constam, that is), E~vbank can sure make a mean sarong but with Syd Ledson, Duke became unseated doesn’t know beans about pinning Bill in 3- and, instead of dropping off like any ordi- cornered pants and proved same in the dia- nary timid skier would, the tenacious Duke per pipning contest. Ed Gardner’s pink pep- managed to become ensnarled, with the "T" permint cakes with whipped cream hearts slipping up under his parka, or so the story were whisked out of sight! Yours truly goes. In 1his manner, he was propelled up the wishes to thank all those who furnished the track, banging first his :face and then his skis thousand magazines he needed for the Scav- in the snow. It was a harrowing ride, says enger Hunt. Anyone want any back? There’s Duke who was unharmed by the experience. a mountain of tllcm at The Arrow. Anne Hulme was a pinwheel of color in the special costume and hat she designed and made s’rORK NEWS for the party. Leona Green’s Pagoda Hat was Bonnie Jean Hanna, 6 lb, 1 oz, a girl to Mr, another remarkable creation. and Mrs. Robert Hanna on January 13. Mr, Wewon’t tell you how she learned it but tlanna is an employee at the Laundry. Doric Williamson has a new theme song; "I Pamela Ann Baysingcr, 8 lbs, 6 oz. A girl Faw Down and Go Boom!" Whenever you was born lo Dr. and Mrs. Verlin Baysinger see the large basket of fresh watercress in at the local hospital on February 10. the sidehall you knowGeorgia tIouser, Verna It’s a boy for the Bob Lallys (named Wil- Wright and Bert Strome have been down to liam Patriel,:) and born in San Francisco last the ranch and picked a bunch. We all enjoy week. Granddaughters are no novelty to Bill it. Edith Eddy can reach everywhere but the and Mrs. Lally, but this is their first grand- middle of he~’ back which can be explained son so Mrs. Lally is spending a few days in by the fact that she came back from a pick- the city. THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL ,..i.,

OLD VILLAGE STORIES CACKLES AI~D CHUCKLES Jack Ring has returned from his little trip Press time finds us with little to comment to the city of Los Angeles, where he spent on besides skating and skiing--but then what sometime at the races and visiting his niece. else is there? Square Dancing? Amongthe He reports that he had a winning day once attractions for the locals there has been a a~Td lost the next day. Jean went to the races growing interest in the square dances. At with hirn and was a straight winner. Which .@ the Lost Arrow the other night, yours truly .goes to show that women are lucMer than noticed quite a few of our Lodge Loyals ITlen. "whacking their feet down and around"-- Gen and Ralph Rainey are now located at Rex Driver, Shirley Quadros, Phyllis I-Iaws- ~..:¯ P inecrest, which is just above Sonora. They ]ey, Jack Mitchell, Charlie MacElroy, etc. left here February 7 after being in the store Speaking of Charlie MacElroy, his birth- for some time, Gen came here from Los An- day caused a song in his honor and a cake geles two years ago and is greatly missed by with a candle. Truth has it, that it vcasn’t all the local people, Ralph came in August of even his birthday. Oh well! All in fun! this year and managed the meat market. Dick Coons just acquired a new picture Word has been received from Elnora projector. He’s inviting everyone downto his Smith in Bakersfield that she misses Yosem- place to see his pictures. Watch it gMs! ite and all her friends. Ellie left here about If you want to find Wes Harris these days, a monthago to return to school and live with .’; look for him under the hood of his newly :friends. She has not as yet been able to en- purchased vehicle. (I don’t know exactly, roll in school. but he pro])ably is pushing the middle valve It’s good to see Evelyn Gullic behind the down, so his music comes over here). curio counter again. She has been taking a The Lodge Lobby has just received a "new vacation in El Portal. look."-Surounding the walls are new, high ,.J. A hearty welcome is extended to Don Red- back chairs, giving the over-all effect of a in, our new butcher. He hails from Los An- 16th century drawing room. geles and says that he is glad to be with us. k; Wehear that Barbara Kasmire in our grill, He worked at The Ahwahneea short time in makes delicious hot chocolate. Stop in and .f the fall. Before he arrived, Ellis Whitley did try some! a fine job behind the counter. Our manager, Cy Wright, has had a busy Nothing of importance has happened to the month so larva birthday (he and Jack :Ben- rest of us. Weare just hard-working people ny are both 39), his anniversary, and Valen- 7’; who try each day to give you friendly ser- fine’s Day. Quite a nice Valentine he gave vice. Mrs. Wright. If you ever visit the Wright’s Champion bundle-carrier is Roy who loves home, I’m sure you will notice the oil port- to trundle packages out to weary shoppers’ rait of Cy in a predominate place. cars. And Pop Danley still has a way with Was ttank Kimbrough practicing the Sla- the kids--young and old. lom when his tray slipped in the Cafe the And Martha. of the drugs, still manages to other day? His face was sure snow burned. get her daily quota of h’esh air! Joe Meredith relates that he gave a hitch hiker a lift at the Old Village and the first EXCUSE IT, PLEASE! tl~ing he asked Joe (and we quote) "You The attached unsigned note fell with a going to Yosemite?" thud on our desk this morning: "Some people wondered why all the win- nets at the second Gymkhana were printed CUPID’S DIARY in the Sentinel with the exception of the A last minute flash states that Pat Wood- winners of the junior potato race. row of the Accounting Office and Boyd Don’t the "kids" count?" Fredrick of the Receiving Warehouse have We’re sorry this happened. That new cub announced their engagement. The When and reporter is on his way out right now! where details have not yet been settled. Ruth Forrest returned from her vacation FORSALE: New men’s after ski boots, raze flashing a newly acquired engagement ring, 1 I, never been worn. Call Geo. Oliver, No. 1. The lucky man is Gene Bauwens, THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

N.P.S, RAMBLINGS Ltmeheon Meeting at The Ahwahnee last Tuesday by Bona 1Vine McHenry, wife of the Yosemite residents who went to Badger Park naturalist. It was an informal talk on Pass last Saturday or Sunday and joined the the subject: "What Washington Means to ’happy throngs of skiers were forcefully re- Me," and Bona Mac told many good stories minded that the skiing season is finally un- about the Capitol of the Nation and her as- der way. On Sunday there were 819 ears with sociation with its points of interest. 3,287 people, not far beliind the all-time record travel of 950 cars and 3,967 people vis- Recent visitor to Yosemite was Josef iting Badger Pass on February 22, a year Muench, accompanied by a representative of ago. Hastings House, publisher of the Muench’s Of course cars were parked along tile Gla- lat:st book, a book of photographs of Yo- cmr Point road all the way to the summit, semite due to be off the press by the begin- and toward Chinquapin along the road for ning of this summer’s season. Joe Muench about a mi].c. It was a great day, and con- has done some outstanding photography of sidering the number of skiers on the slopes the Yosemite region, both in black and white the six skiing accidents does not seem ex- and in color. "vVe look forward to seeing his cessive. new book. There were five accidents along the high- ways, however, but fortunately not a single person was hurt. During periods or heavy WESTERN UNION OFFICE TO MOVE travel on the road to Badger Pass we should The Western Union Office is moving from be especially careful and wary about the icy the Administration Building at Government spots. Whenthe melfed snow during the day Center to a room being prepared at the west leaves the pavement wet, and this moisture end of the Post Office, Government Center. Ken English, well known to many readers becomesa sheet of ice in the late afternoon, we have a possible serious hazard. of the Sentinel as Joe McFluke, will be sore- Snow depth at Badger Pass on February ]y missed by his manyfriends and associates 18 was 21 inches, exactly the same depth as in the Administration Building. He has been on the s~me date last year. The average for operating the Western Union Office in this Badger Passfor the mfddle of February is location for 21 years, and expects to have his new office in the Post Office ready for busi- 76 inches! Probably due to snow conditions, travel nes in about a week. for the ~onth of February to date of this writing is 29%less than last year, and the LOST ARROW loss in travel for this travel year (since Oc- Ping Pong Tournament tober 1, 1947) is 12.8.,o.O/ Badger Beetles 9 7 2 $ $ ~:¢ Lodge Cooties 6 3 3 The new telephone operator at the Ad- Fire Flies 3 1 2 ministration Building is Mrs. Georganna Old Village Moths 6 1 6 Meler, formerly operator at The Ahwahnee Played Won Lost switchboard. She is replacing Mrs. Shirley COLOSSAL CARNIVAL COMING Hughes -~vho is leaving Yosemite soon. March 25-26 $ *’,c $ Watch for further announcements Barney Johnson, driver of the Mariposa High School bus, has become alarmed over the carelessness of motorists who sometimes WEEKLY WINTER CLUB DANCES pass his bus when he is taking on, or dis- The Yosemite Winter Club will sponsor charging, passengers. After a near accident . weekly dances on Wednesday nights at The recently, he decided to do something about Ahwahncestarting February 25. These will it, and as a result two park visitors from the be informal and all Valley people are en- Bay region were brought before U.S. Com- couraged to attend and wear their ski clothes. missioner Gene Ottonello and fined $25 and The Sweet Shop will be open to supply $15 respectively. light refreshments for you and your best gal. $ I.~ $ There will be contests and games and prizes. An inferesting talk illustrated with Ko- Jimmie Gordon’s Trio will play your favorite dachrome slides was given at the Women’s tunes. Comeone! Comeall! .-~-~----~----’~ ~..~.~__~ : , "~_, YOSEMITESENTINEL YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. in the interest of Lts employees and local residents. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK SATURDAY,MARCH 13, 1948 Goal ReachedFor DonTresidder Memorial The Don Tresidder Memorial Fund went ONLY ONE MORE SQUARE DANCE over the top on February 28 with $602.78. March 12, at 8:30 is the sole square dance The response by Valley people was both date for this month. Introducing a new fea- spontaneous ano generous and the goal was ture will be the Folk Dance Session from reached before the anticipated time. 7:45 to 8’.30 when hambos, polka mazurkas, The money will be used to purchase an Road to the Isles, Eso Si dances will be held. oxygen tent for the Lewis Memorial Hospi- The San Francisco Folk Dance group, who tal. Oxygen tents are used in the treatment exhibited to a packed house last Saturday of persons suffering from acute pneumoma, and invited locals to join in their dances acute heart trouble and chronic heart ail- aroused great interest for a regular session ments who are affected by altitude. There of these delightful dances. have been developments in oxygen tents during the war that eliminate the former TURN OFF ALL UNNECESSARY LIGHTS need for the acldition of ice to maintain the AND ELECTRIC HEATERS. SAVE WATER proper temperatures. An electric refrigeration system now replaces the ice. CREDIT UNION OFFICE TO MOVE SOON INTERCOLLEGIATE SKI MEET HERE Starting Tuesday, March 10, the Yosemite Credit Union office will be temporarily lo- The University of Nevada won the annual cated in the Park Administrstion Building Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Ski Union in the office formerly occupied by Western Championships held at Badger Pass over Union. Office hours will be 3 to 6 p.m. Mon- March 5, 6, and 7. Stanford was second and days through Fridays according to George Ca] third. Bob Gallison, competing for Cal Bailey, Treasurer. entered all four events and took 6th place in a field of thirty-four in the gruelling eight Two men employed by the City of San mile cross country. Brynhild Grasmoen, re- Francisco had an interesting snow survey cently returned from the Winter Olympics trip into the northern park of the Park dur- presented the trophies to the winners. ing the latter part of February. They skied from Hetch Hetchy to Miguel Meadowwhere they spent the first night in the NPSfire GOOD NEWS FOR TECOYA guard cabin. Next day they crossed over to DORM DWELLERS Lake Vernon where the City has constructed Washday blues will soon be gone for occu- a snow survey cabin, and on the third day pants of the Tecoya Dormitories. The Hotel the two skied to Wilmer Lake to spend the Department announces that there will soon night in another snow survey cabin. be installed two Westinghouse Laundronmts From Wilmer Lake the men went to Bond for the exclusive use of the dorm people. Pass and outside of the Park to Summit Mea- Thesc machines that wash, rinse and wring dow, thence to Huckleberry Lake, Cherry automatically, will do everything that Duz Canyon and back to Lake Eleanor and Hetch doesn’t, for a quarter. Hetchy. THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

the atomic pie. (And pulled out a bomb)! Our classical music club "The Longhairs" Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. met again this Wednesday evening at Ansel EDITORIAL STAFF and Virginia Adams’ studio. Programed Jean Cloward "Dete" Oliver among other things were "Masquerade Ken English Ralph Anderson Suite" by Russia’s new bad-boy of music, Bob Robinson Joe Meredith Khachaturian, and Copland’s "El Salon Mex- Art Bauman ico." Doug Whiteside, Little and Big Bobs Circulation :IVIanager Florence Morris were the impresarios. Supervisor Harold Ouimet Editor Henry Berrey Tidbits: What was Mary Rawlins doing in Associate Editor Jack Greener the linen closet the other day with all those corks? We hear she has drawer-full now! Welcome to new faces Wynona Skinner on the teleplnone board, Ca] Callaway in the Dining room our new baker Charles Yanks, : : new maid Birdie Pierce and houseman Jerry Thomas. "Alaska Fever," a mysterious re- cto’rent disease comparable to Virus "X" has claimed another victim in Ronnie He’athman who left rec.ently. Taking shots to cure them- seh, cs of this dread disease are Georgia Hau- ser, Verna Wright and Ann Huhne. Let’s hope they don’t catch it! "Norway Fever," another malady, grips Bob Mills. Rumorhath it that Tony and Mary Pahneri are champ and chatelaine of Superior Drive in Holly- wood Heights down at E1 Portal. Ruby Pas- i’ i: kell is spending a few days at The Ahwah- nee, Good to see you back Ruby! Andy Campbell is the Luther Burbank of the Val- AHWAItNEE RAMBLINGS ley with his pot of crocus getting more at- Late winter at The Ahwahnee~the coyotes tention than a nurse would give quintuplets, on the talus slope howl hungrily at night and On the subject of nurses, Jack Parkerson packs of two or three are sighted along the won’t let anyone get near Ed Miller’s plaster fence on occasions. Devil’s Pool smother.ed leg. He’s the doctor. under an avalanche of frozen mud and ice which will provide a nice-sized pool this Which is our stint today! Yours truly has summer for the bears--it’s their favorite to go empty the pan under the ice box right watering hole. Egbert, the Iron Eagle at the now before it runneih over! gate is ah’cady making eyes at an early Flicker and predicts a quick spring. The TURN OFF ALL UNNECESSARY LIGHTS Bluebells and California Poppies on the AND ELECTRIC HEATERS. SAVE WATER grounds have already produced a hazy green film visible bet,~vecn snowfalls. Azalea buds WEASELTRIPS TO GLACIER are so fat near the Solarium windows that of the slightest heat from the first passing A party local skiers plan to leave Sat- Merschaum will pop ’era! One guest re- urday, March 20 for Glacier Point via the marked that we were inconsiderate to knock weasel. During the season several trips have the icicles off the eaves on weekends when been made and are proving very popular, more people could see them! An added attraction to these sld trips is the ski-joring behind the weasel, Traveling at A recent visitor at The Ahwahneewas Dr. about 25 miles an hour, a spill will en- Ernest O, Lawrence, famed University of able you to practice your cross-country abil- California scientist who had his thumb in ity to catch up with the rest of the party. THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

LODGE LODGINGS Howde do yo all! This is your local gos- siper, Gabby Gappersnamm, bringing you another of those famous gossip columns, fea- turing the new vitamin ingredient "Bloop Bleep," Rush down to your nearest corner drug store and buy a bottle. Hmmm!After reading this column, yo’ all will probably have to buy a bottle of something. ’Phis last weekend brought Mary Jane LewJs, former Transportation Agent, in from San Francisco for a visit. M~3". is workingin a travel agency in the big city. She brings us word of Frank Hewitt, former desk clerk, now with Intem~ational Business Machines. He is at present taking an engineer’s course 2 "* with IBMin Endicott, N. Y. Alma Sykes, of the Bake Shop, is visiting Long Beach for a few days. Her daughter ’q. recently wired her news of her marriage and Alma wants to see her new son-in-law. .1.

-. Phillis Gaspar, of the Cafeteria, was recently named Lemon Queen of Yosemite for .]048. Seems Hie square dance at CampCur- ry gave her the most lemons. SNOW SURVEYS Barbara Kasmire, of the Grill, on a recent Snow surveys made the last of February quick trip to Oakland, reports her newly ac- at Peregoy :Meadows on the Glacier Point quired Hudsonis very satisfactory, Road showed that the average of 20 inches snow and 5~ inches water content is about Spealdng of automobiles, Wes Harris just one fifth normal for this time of year. At had a new motor put in his Ford. Says it SnowFlat, 8700 feet elevation, on the Tioga runs like a top, but I wonder about that. I Road the story is not so discouraging. There drove by an hour later. There he was again-- the snow depth was 58 inches with 14 inches hood up, head inside, feet dangling, 3,ust a water content. The average since snow sur- minor adjustment, l’m sure. veys started in 1930 shows 107 inches snow What desk clerk at a recent folk dance with 36.8 inches of water for SnowFlat at practice was seen playing "jacks" with his the end of February. wife? Well, Joe says he got his foursies before he missed. Park travel for the month of February ahnost caught up with last :~e/~r, with 29,- There is a recent addition to the card 125 visitors in 1948, and 30,564 in the same games played in the Lodge Lobby. "Slap month last year. This February found 26,- Jack" has taken us by storm. The screams 554 people visiting Badger Pass and 79 in- and yells of four or five people around a jurms on the ski slopes. card table shouldn’t scare you. The noise just goes with the game. Stuart ~£ates, porter, and Dick Coons of the cafe are about the ONE MORESKI DINNER fastest players in these parts. Remember,for better stanisfraters fluttle, The last Winter Club Ski Dinner will be buy Bloop Bleep vitamin pills. held on Friday, March 19, If you have missed the two previous dances, plan to attend this TURN OFF ALL UNNECESSARYLIGIITS one. AND ELECTRIC HEATERS. SAVE WATER !I: ?

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N.P.S, RAMBLINGS Aid classes given by Dr. Avery Sturm, as- Recent visitors to Yosemite were Mr. and sisted by Frank Ewing. All of the rangers, Mrs. Raymond Bender of Lodi, California. ski patrohnen, and others benefitted by Mrs. Bender was formerly Esther Zieman, Avery’s excellent instruction. The classes telephone operator in Yosemite a few years ended with a final examination given on ago. She was married to Mr. Bender, ranch- February 20. er, on Saturday, March 7,

Many former Yosemite residentscame /i ’( back to their old stamping(oi" skiing) groundsover the Washington’sBirthday holiday.Win and DorisChurchill were en- joyingthe Constamand the fineskiing at Badger.Seasonal rangers Jim Russelland George Holstein came up from Fresno with their wives. Richmond Hedges brought his sister, Lillian, and children Amyand David back to Yosemite for some skiing° Harold Perry, seasonal naturalist, brought his family up for the holidays. NATURAL HISTORY OSSOCIATION The Yosemite Natural History Association Colonel Rockwell, well known in Yosemite held its annual meeting at the Museumon as head of the Wawona CCCCamp for the the evening of February 26th. The Asso- Army before the war, returned for a visit ciation is responsible for the publication of recently after serving a two year tour of a monthly magazine ’Yosemite Nature Notes’ duty in Japan. He was at Pearl Harbor on with a subscription rate of $1.00 a year, and December 7, ]941, and continued serwng in the Pacific area throughout the war. for the sale el’ books and periodicals dealing Ht ,I, ,J+ with the natural history of this area. Under the chairmanship of Sterling Cra- Boy Scouts of Yosemite Troop No. 50 can met, the Association endeavors to assist in be justly proud of the publicity given the promoting the interpretive work of. the nat- troop recently in "Boys Life," national mag- uralist division in Yosemite, in providing azine of the Boy Scouts. The cover was from much-needed equipment for illustrated lec- a photograph made by Ansel Adams of the tures, etc. One of their greatest contribu- troop with scoutmaster Mike Manahan at the tions to the program last year was the fur- Wawona Tunnel parking area. There were nishing of a modern player and sound am- photos made by Mike Adamsto illustrate an plifying system for the Camp14 amphithea- interesting article about our local Boy ter. Scouts. $ $ $ If you think the snow is skimpy at Badger FOR SALE--One Thor "Gladiron" Mangle, this year, maybe you’ve forgotten what it purchased only six months ago, has had very looked like this time a year ago. At the end ]iit]e use...... Phone61W ...... $80 of February we had 34 inches this year as compared -with 16 inches at the same date ONEPAIR 7ft-3in hickory skis with cable in 1947. The average, however, is about 74 bindings; one pair 4ft aluminum poles; one inches for Badgm’Pass for this time of year. pair size 9 men’s boots. John Marsh at The Ahwalmee. We hear much favorable comment these 1941 ]PONTIACEight Sedan; Hal Johnson, days over the fine series of Red Cross First Ostrander Lake Ski Hut or Yosemite. TURN OFF ALL UNNECESSARY LIGHTS WANTED--Men’sSki pants, size waist 31, AND ELECTRIC HEATERS. SAVE WATER leg 32. Call Ellen Hall, Print Shop. ¯ , , , nj ....

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Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. in the b~terest o] its emplo~jees a~cl local residents. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK SATURDAY,APRIL 10, 1948 RECENTSNOWS INCREASE WATER SUPPLY SNOW SURVEY TAKEN BADGER PASSES The snow-gauging party headed by Asst. In its closing days, Badger Pass has, ironi- Chief Ranger Homer Robinson returned to cally enough, beenbestowed with 102 inches the Valley on Saturday after a good but very of snow; with a promise of more to come. strenuous trip through the high country. He Although the season was slow to start in was accompanied by rangers Lou Hallock many areas because of a lack of snow, the and Glenn Gallison. series of events held here th!s winter hns The first day out they climbed the Tenaya made ours not a~l unsuccessful one. zig zags and on to SnowFlat, a distance of Arnold Faw.~us~ "’.ho played sue"’ a lar about 10 miles and a climb of 5,000 feet. The oart in organ z:ng tri~s to Gl~c:~’r P’~-,t next day they made Tuolumne Meadows, ]2 Mountain House and innumerable ra :’% m’iles distant, while the third and fourth events held among Yosemite Winter Club days resulted in taking the snow courses at members, displayed untiring efforts :n help- Dana Meadowsnear Tioga Pass, and Fletcher ing to make the Winter Sports program at Lake respectively. The group measured the Badger Pass a full one. Mr. Fawcus has de- courses at Tuolumne, Tenaya Lake and at parted for England to join his family there. SnowFlat en route back to the Valley. With him go our best wishes. The first day they were at Tuolumne the The record of injuries at Badger Pass this mercury dropped to 6 degrees above zero, year shows 207 to date as compared with a but warmed up the next day to 10 above! total of 209 sustained during the winter sea- On January 31, Asst. Chief Ranger Duane son of 1947. A word of appreciation is ex- Jacobs and Sam King made a trip to Tu- tended to rangers Fred Martinschang and olumne Meadowsto look things over. While Glenn Gallison whose job it has been to ad- there they set the maximum-minimum minister first aid to those unfortunate thermometer to see how cold it gets up there. enough to be injured at Badge]’. Robinson’s party found the mercury had Although the Constam and rope tows will dropped to 16 below since that time. be running on weekends, the Badger Pass Howmuch snow did they find? Most of the Ski House will close in a very few days. To courses averaged 51/, feet with exception of all those who enjoyed the friendly atmo- Tuolumne Meadows with only 32 inches and sphere of fellowship and good sport created SnowFlat with more than 7 feet. Water con- by skiers of every caliber we extend our tent was about two thirds the average taken wishes for an even better winter season in over a period of years. With the recent 1949. storm’s precipitation, water content should be around three fourths average, HOUSE TRAILER FOR SALE A 23 ft. Coachtype, Eastern built, Philippine GIFT FOR SENTINEL STAFF mahogany interior, oil heat, Butane stove, A great box of salt water taffy came re- ice box, extra spacious room added on side. cently addressed to the Sentinel Staff from Sleeps 6. Placed in Camp 6, and ready to Lillie Midgett who is now in Long Beach. move. See Joe Meredith at the Lodge Front Thanks, Lillie! Desk or Apartment H-90, opp. Hospital. THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

the."Spoon" and the bride was Anne Aulick from Degnan’s. Nat and Anne were accom- P~&lished by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. panied by Jack Ring to Reno, where they EDITORIAL STAFF were married last Tuesday. Best of luck is Jean Cloward "Dete" Oliver wished to the happy pmr. Ken English Ralph Anderson If you can’t seem to find Jack Ring a very Bob Robinson Joe Meredith interesting person to talk to, and if he can’t Art Bauman keep his mind on one subject, remember it’s Circulation Manager Florence Morris spring--and being a bachelor (plug) Jack Supervisor Harold Ouimet is affected. Besides, Jean Brandon (alias his Editor Henry Berrey mece) is a visitor at the Lally residence. Associate Editor Jack Greener Spring vacationers are Evelyn Gullic and Roy Cavins from the store and Irene Sellen- rick from S-9. Martha plans a trip soon and LODGE LODGINGS Harold Muller is going by plane to N. Y. Amongthe local gossip, we find Barbara H~rold hose returned from the Wawonastore Kasrnire has changed places with Phyllis where he spent some time replacing May Gaspar. If you want to see action, watch Gordon, who has been ill. May returned to Phyllis make a coke, a sandwich and a malt \¥awona this past Monday. in a matter seconds. Annette De Weese, of The first of the summer employees to re- the studio, has left our midst to join a mod- turn is Jess Culver, who will work again in eling school in the city. the office. Newfaces are starting to appear Amongthe new car owners are added El- around from time to time. ton and Floyd Baker with a new Kaiser, and Adolph, our night watchman, with his new flaming red Jeep station wagon. CHURCH NOTICES Phyllis Howsleyand our local Hula dancer "How to Handle Worry." This will be the left for Los Angeles for a few days to attend subject of Mr. Glass for the II a.m. service a wedding (not her own), at the Old Village Chapel next Sunday. Two taking vacations now are Hank Kim- Dmitri Dileanis, our fine young baritone brough and Maisie Hornor. Believe it or not, from the Lodge cafeteria, will be soloist. Hank is going to spend his time skiing! Joe The Brief Service will be held as usual at and Jean Meredith start vacationing April 10:15 a.m., closing at 10:45 a.m. 13. Destination--unknown. Guess the outside Bill Brown Jr. and Pat Brown will be the is rough, Our local "judge," Chas. Morfoot leaders of the High School Youth Group at is returning and will resume his duties in 6 p.m. at the Chapel. the kitchen. Welcomehome, Judge! The Bible Study group will meet weekly Marie Zaepffel, of the curio, has returned at the Chapel on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. from Badger after satisfying many winter Everyone is welcome. sports fans with her happy manner. She informed us that she has an upright piano for Roman Catholic masses are held at 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. at the Chapel. sale. Mabel and Hazel Hackenyos, of the cafeteria, have left the Valley for an extended SENTINEL DELAYED vacation which will include a motor trip to Jasper National Park, Lake Louise, Banff, Don’t blame the mail service if you have and Vancouver, B.C. not received a Sentinel in the past month, The latest is the guest who wanted to know Our printing department has been snowed if they were serving drinks at the El Capitan under (in more ways than one) with the Bar! printing of the new employees’ booldet and a 75 thousand 4-color run of the general information folder--plus the usual jobs that VILLAGE STORIES must go out in preparation for the summer Weddingbells have rung once again at the season, A few more gray hairs have been Village Store and vicinity. This time the added but to date the staff is still able to lucky groom was Nat Bredeman, manager of murmur a cheery "good morning," TI-iE YOSEMITESENTINEL ..,!

VFW ELECTIONS VETERANS ADVISORY BOARD FORMED Yosemite Valley Post 9657 of the Veterans The veterans organizations of Mariposa i[ of Foreign Wars elected the following mem- County have united on a solid front and have bers for the coming year: Elmer Stevens, formed what is called the "Mariposa County Commander; Marshall Stimson, Senior Vice- Veterans Advisory Board." The board was ! Commander; Gerald Crowley, Junior Vice- formed to bring about better relations am~ .... ~. Commander;Dick Ditton, Quartermaster; the veterans and between the veterm~s ~i Ken Ashley, Chaplain; Dr. Verlin Baysinger, the people of the county. Surgeon; and Briney Wammack,Post Advo- The main purpose of the board is to pr~ cate. The officers were formally installed on sent moreeffectively the problemsof the ~.:,. April 2 by Jean Charron, Post Commander, service men to the proper authorities and t~ E1 Capitan Post 2971. act in a council and advisory capacity. Although the post has been organized only All veterans, whether they are members a few months, much has been accomplished of veterans organizations or not, are asked and a full schedule of activities has been to take their unsolved problems to the planned for the coming year. Commander board for possible aid. Those seeking advice Stevens wishes to extend an invitation to all may contact any veteran organization or local veterans with foreign service to come Homer Crider of Yosemite for further de- and see what the VFWhas to offer both tails o1’ information. socially and in the way of service to the individual veteran. In. the immediate future the post has a SQUARE DANCES Barn Dance planned at the Camp Curry The Square Dances have returned to the - Cafeteria on April 24, and the VFWannual CampCurry Cafeteria and the next dance is Buddy Poppy Sale on May 29. These are the planned for Friday, April 19. Half of the "; dates to be remembered: April 24, just for evening at each program ’will be devoted to fun and May 29, for your opportunity to folk dancing. "Help the Living by Honoring the Dead " Manylocal people are planning to attend the State Folk Dance Convention at Fresno NEW ARRIVALS on May1. This will be a colorful affair for The announcements of several recent participants, visitors and spectators alike and all Valley residents are welcome. L, blessed events has been unduly delayed be- ?, cause of the fact that it has been some time since the last Sentinel was published. KINDERGARTEN BENEFIT On February 25, the Robert Seaches be- The Yosemite Kindergarten, rev.ived and came the parents of little (8 lbs) Stephanie reorganized last fall by several local ladle,, who, according to the latest from her poppa, is sponsoring a benefit movie on Friday, is possessed of a mighty pair of lungs. April 16. "Blue Skies" with Bing Crosby Elizabeth Parker, daughter of the Harry will be shown. The Kindergarten is in need Parkers arrived on March 23 weighing 6 ]bs of several items of equipment of a perma- 10 ozs. nent nature that will be passed along from Just as we were about to print this issue, one class to another. Nurse Mullin phoned that the Les Moe’s expected arrived on April 6. He was promptly namedRichard Allen, weight 5 lbs, 14 ozs. MAY FIRST--OH BOY[ Hey, fishermen! Only 21 more days to the LOCALGIRL INJURED.. Catherine Lally opening day (outside the Park) and you can suffered serious injury last Sunday when forget about those New York cuts and par- Ronnie Steiner’s jeep in which she was a take of some freshly caught mountain trout passenger overturned on the highway near --we hope. For those anglers who prefer to Fresno. It is reported that her back was use hardware, Mr. Brown has a large selec- broken in the accident. Her mother, Mrs. tion of spinners. For the fly fisherman, (if Bill Lally, will bring Catherine to the Lewis the water isn’t like pea soup) a large variety Memorial Hospital as soon as she is able to of flies are in moth balls but ready at a mo- be moved. ments notice. Licenses also may be obtained. i;

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N.P.S. RAMBLINGS Ashley provided entertainment with his ac- The week starting April 26 is l~eing ob- cordion and the boys joined in witch singing. Hank outlined his program emphasizing the served throughout the State of California as practical end of scouting and the import- Public School Week and much interest is ance of character building as a prerequisite centered in the good work of our local gram- to advancement. The troop plans an interest- mar school. ing program of many hikes and outings this Mrs. Wilder is making extensive plans to year. advertise the week, and a contest will be $ zI: held to see which room gets the most adult visitors during the week. Demonstration R~mger Sam King, Norma and Lillian will classes will be conducted. The children are soon be heading toward Tucson as a result of making posters to advertise the Week and Sam’s promotion to the position of custodian the best ones will be on display around the of Saguro National Monument. Sam started Valley. hfsh National Park Service career in Yosem Observance of Public School Week will ite as a temporary ranger in 1931, received culminate in an evemng p,’ogram on Friday, appointment as park ranger at Hot Springs April 30, at the local school. Mr, Arthur National Park in 194], transferred to Grand Corey, executive secretary of the California Canyon the following year, and came back Teachers Association, will. speak. The music to his old stamping grounds in Yosemite in for the program will be provided by the August ]946. The Kings have a host of Mariposa High School Glee Club which is friends in Yosemite who wish them well in being breught to Yosemite by the VFW. theirnew assignment. Parents, teachers and students from Wawo- ’1. na and E1 Portal are invited to this program. A special committee headed by Hugh Bab- Region Four Naturalist Con]erence Here cock is planning a special observance in the Starting April 14, the NPS Region Four E1 Portal School Naturalist Conference will be held in Yo- Everyone is urged to turn out and give semite with representatives of all national their support to our school by talcing part in parks and monuments of California, Oregon as manyof these activities as possible. and Washington present as well as Regional Naturalists from other parts of the country. A letterfrom Frank and CatharineKitt- Regional Director Tomlinson from San redgecontained a checkfor $]0 to helpus Francisco and Chief Naturalist John E. Doerr out on our Red Cross campaign.They had from Washington, D.C. will attend the con- splittheir contribution between Yosemite terence, as well as several prominent con- and Washington,D.C. expressing their con- servationists including C, M. Goethe, Sac- ti,luedinterest in our community.They have ramento, the man who originated the idea had manyinteresting experiences in house- of "nature guiding" in the United States. hunting,and theirmany friends have helped The meetings will be held in the Yosemite greatlyin findinga suitable house. Catharine Museum. willbe in PaleAlto soon for a visitwhile Mr. Kittredge stays in a small apartment until their house is ready. BROWNIE BULLETINS Bro~,nie Troop No. 1 has had some busy Not mentioned before was the important times. The entire group recently met, armed Boy Scout meeting held on March 8 when with brooms and dust cloths, and polished Henry (Hank) Kimbrough was introduced up the club house. They then ate their nose- as new scoutmaster of Yosemite Troop No, bag lunches near the church bowl and had ?: 50, succeeding Mike Manahan who left the a t~vo-hour game session, Park recently to go into real estate and in- On March 9, the troop celebrated its sec- ff surance business for himself. ond birthday anniversary, having as guests, 1 Committeemen Homer Robinson, Fred the members of the committee and the two i¯ Quist and Ralph De Pfyffer were present, intermediate Scout leaders. Ml’s. Ralph An- Homer gave a talk in which he thanked Mike derson gave a resume of their accomplish- for his excellent work as scoutmaster. Ken ments for the past two years, YOSEMITESENTINEL YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. in the interest 05 its employees and local residents. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK WEDNESDAY,APRIL 28, 1948

All the falls are plainly approaching their peak and the river is becomingfull and fast. Some people look at it with an eye toward swimming, others thinldng about picnicking a~longside it, while the anglers are wonder- ing if there are any fish left in it. The azaleas are showing a touch of green- cry and there’s a light green t’uzz on the meadows. Tell your friends that the Merced R!ver Canyon right now looks just like the y ublicity people say it looks~but tell them not to wait too long if they plan to see it at its nicest. Besides all this, Jack Van Housen is buying his Vigoro. Spring must be here!

RED CROSS GOAL NEAR The goal of $700 set for Yosem’.te National r!.: i,. the annual Red Cross drive is just sho~’t uf attainmer.t. Alice Hewitson, who handles the drive, reporLsthat c\’-r:, o,~e’s re- spo:~se has beengenerous and spontaneous ~.d is confident that the few dollars needed -ill come in. Mariposa County’s quota of $2J 00 is shared one-third by the Park dwellers. Those who assisted in the collection are SIGNS OF SPRING hereby given Mrs, Hewitson’s sincere thanks. There are signs of spring abroad more positive than tile wandering minds and far KINDERGARTEN BENEFIT away looks of Valley dwellers. For instance, The Pre-School Mothers Club wishes to a pair of devoted blue jays has begun to best thank the Valley people for the fine turn out in the little tree in the west patio of the Gen- for the benefit movie recently held. A cool eral Office, This, we presume, is the same 65 dollars was netted. couple that raised four jaylets on the same branch last year. At least this family has festooncd the tree with string, paper, etc, in LOST ARROWPARTY the same aimless manner, The Lost Arrow’s advance man reports The painting department has been re- that May 6 and 7 there will be a Gigantic furbishing several dwellings here and there, Penny Carnival~more for your money~ You can always tell that painting is going on games, fun and laughter, and terrific door in someone’s home when family people ap- prizes! So save your pennies and enjoy an pear at the Lodge at meal times several days evening of merriment! Sounds like a great in a row. time in store. THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

AHWAHNEE DOINGS Nowthat spring is creeping up the Valley Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. by about a hundred feet elevation each day, EDITORIAL STAFF we feel it’s definitely time to report the re- Jean Cloward "Dete" Oliver instatement of an old Ahwahneecustom. In Ken English Ralph Anderson fact we saw it practiced on the terrace just Bob Robinson Joe Meredith last Saturday night! The Ahwahnee-Firefall Art Bauman Champagne Ceremony. Ever heard of it? Circulation Manager Florence Morris Well, goes like this. First you have to be at Supervisor Harold Ouimet The Ahwahnee on a honeymoon. We had a Editor Henry Berrey sailor and his brand new wife here last Sat- Associate Editor Jack Greener urday night. Then you have to have a firefall. Wehad that. Then you have to order champagne for dinner. The sailor did that. LODGE RAMBLINGS Then at five minutes to nine, just before the Firefall, you take your little bride by the Reporter Joe Meredith and wife Jeanne hand, lead her out to the terrace where you returned from a much needed vacation, but have a good view of our famous Firefall. requested that John Fitzgerald take over h’is Each of you should have a glass of cham- chore for this edition of the Sentinel. pagne in your hand. Then just as the Firefall Bob McGovern was seen recently wander- starts, you embrace each other with your ing around Camp 16 with a contemplative free arm, holding the champagne out behind look on his happy face. Getting homesick, your embracer with the other arm. Then Bob? Twoof our prominent porters are get- bring the champagne arm around behind I ting their larynxes and local geology, geo- your husband’s/wife’s neck and drink from graphy, etc. in shape prior to becomingspiel- each others glass. Then you kiss each other ers on the Valley tour buses. Speaking of but you must keep your left/right eye on history, Marie Zaepffel seems to be an au- the Firefall. Then you drop the thority on the local scene. glasses on the terrace. Makes an expensive tinkle but it’s romantic insurance for any Romaine Hornor (Maizie to you) is back newlywed that they will return to the Ah- at her cafeteria till after vacationing in Utah. wahnee agai,~ someday. It runs down our After having learned about the upbringing glassware inventory but it’s not too great a of chickens, we hear that she is far more re- spectful toward our feathered friends. Ro- [:rice to pay for a definite boost in house- maine has also been doubling on the L. C. counts in the future. Smith in the General Office. "A Night on Broadway" is the theme of Marguerite "That’s a good buy today" the next Longhairs Club concert to be held Radigan has headed toward Santa Barbara this Wednesday night at the Ansel Adams’- for a holiday. John Hansen has replaced the Studio at 9 p.m. Weinvite you all to hear Lodge Post Office’s Jules Ashworth. the music of Broadway’s best hits: "Okla- homa," "Annie Get Youi- Gun," "Carmen Jones" and others. Ethel Merman, Celeste PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT BUSY Holm and Joan McCracken will be there m person if their professional schedules permit] While you and your friends are enjoying Intermission will feature refreshments. springtime, the Personnel Dept. people have been knee deep in processing, screening and selecting crews to operate the summerfacili- Anse] Adamsleft Yosemite recently for a ties. Messrs. Ouimet and Hall, on a recent trip to Hawaii to make photos in connection trip to Los Angeles and San Francisco, cal- with his Guggcnheim Fellowship Award. As culate that they talked to better than 1000 soon as he returns from Hawaii, he will take job seekers. (We hope nobody is seeking the off for Alaska to make pictures of National job of Sentinel Editor!) Park and Monument areas up there. I ° i THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

AHWAHNEE BARBER SHOP For those of you who are busy all week’ and find it hard to visit the Old Village Bar- HEY FISHERMEN! ber Shop, you can get a good trimming at the Ahwahnee bobber shop on Sundays from Only coupla more days and you can go a- 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nice barber too! This sched- trouting as we said before, outside the Park ule will operate during the summerwith the ~so you’d better check up on your tackle. shop closing on Wednesdays. How’sthat last year line you left on the reel, or the flies you left out for the moths? The fishing counter is now open so be sure AROUND THE GENERAL OFFICE to get your license too~three bucks this year ~the high cost of fishing! ,..; Edith Eddy, late of The Ahwahnee floral grandeur department, is now pounding an Underwood in the Steno Pool. PUBLIC SCHOOL WEEK FINALE The California Public School Weekwill be i,,. Grace Hobson, who has fought a long bat- climaxed on Friday, April 30, at the local tle to stay at work, has been advised by her school with a program scheduled for 7’.30 doctor that the lower elevation will be to her p.m. Arthur Corey, executive Secretary of health’s best interests. So Hobby is leaving the California Teacher’s Association will soon for San Jose. speak and the Mariposa High School Glee Club, brought to the Valley by the VFW,will provide music. Elsie and Thornton Elliott, she of the Traf- fic, and he of the Sld Patrol, set off on a 3- v,:eek journey that will just happen to in- WANT ADS clude some of the later ski spots. For Sale--Rug, 9x12 Wilton, blue gray color, good condition, $30. Call Dana Morgen- The Wrights, Aggie and Cy, recently vis- son, phone 81, house 102. ited Los Angeles where they called on Mother Curry. They report that she is an- For Sale--Ladies "First Flight" golf clubs xiously awaiting time to return to the Valley. (like new), for the Ahwahneecourse. Nos. 5, 8 and 10, with canvas bag and three (3) balls--All for $17,50. Also ladies’ clubs Jack Van Housen received an hnposing document recently from Uncle Sam. It for- Nos. 0, 5 and 8 for $1.50 each, Telephone20. mally notified him that he was hereby For Sale--1041 American House Trailer, awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in ac- partly equipped. See Geo. Bailey, Credit tion and the Purple Heart for wounds re- Union Office. ceived in combat in 1918, Timeeeee Marches On! For Sale--Grainger Fly Rod, 9~ ft. good shape, "Victory" model. 25 bucks, See Buck Evans. Vernelda Ellis has left the Commerical Department and will work for the Park Ser- For Sale--Man’s bike, $25. Steam-o-matic vice. There are several new faces in the iron $15. 7-way Floor lamp, $22.50. h’on- General Office including Fern Ackerson, ing board, $5. Call Hazel Marshat 55. Dorothea Garcia and Hazel Warren. THEYOSEMITE SENTINEL

N.P.S. RAMBLINGS the meetings. Dr. Leo Hadsall, biology professor at Fresno State College contributed There’s nothing these gals can’t do when to one of the sessions. Hihner Oehlmann, they have to! Take the kindergarten mothers George Goldsworthy and Sterling Cramer for instance. The other night Thelma Mc- took an active part. Dick Leonard and Bestor Gregor, Flo Sedergren, Helen Glass and Get- Robinson of the Sierra Club entered in the tie Davies were returning from a kinder- discussions. garten meeting at Happy Isles when they met a car full of bewildered visitors near CampCurry. ’Not one of the visitors could speak a word of English! They wanted something urgently, but with CampCurry closed and covered with snow, and everyone they met unable to understand their wants, it T-BONES COMING UP seemed an almost hopeless situation. Most of the kindergarten mothers were Recent rains (and snows) have greatly al- somewhat nonplussed. Then Gertie heard tered the drouth situation in Yosemite. Water sounds not unlike Portuguese, a language she content in the high country is now nearly knows thoroughly. The result was a joyful three fourths normal, and as great or greater meeting of old friends, almost, and Gertie than the light water content of last year. ended up taldng them to the Lodge and act- The grassy foothills are green and lush, much ing as interpreter when" they signed up for to the delight of everyone. Cattle appear to be fat and hearty, and the wildflower dis- their rooms. $ $ $ plays this season seem unusually spectacular. Announcement has been made of the arrival in Palo Alto of a baby girl, 6 pounds, NATURE NOTE 9 ounces to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Andrews, on April 9. Little Randy Andrews will have Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Robin have just re- a little sister as a playmate, and needless to turned for the summer and have started say, the grandfather and grandmother, Mr. construction of. a one-story nest on the win- and Mrs. Kittredge are delighted. Both the dow of the shower room in Dormitory F. And baby and Catharine Jane are doing nicely. Buck Buchanan is all smiles. Throughout the winter, Buck had won- NATURALIST CONFERENCE SUCCESS dered if the Robin family would rebuild on last year’s site. He had worried about having Naturalists from as far west as Hawaii, as offended Mrs. Robin last spring by showing far north as Alaska, as far south as Santa Fe her how to build the nest. And he fretted be- and as far east as Washington, D. C., con- cause he thought he had embarrassed John verged on Yosemite last week for a highly Robin by helping feed the youngsters, successful Park Naturalist Conference. In- cluded among the conferees were Chief Nat- Buck has been pining among the fir so uralist John Doerr, Washington, D. C., Re- much recently that fellow roomers had put gional Naturalists Carl Swartzlow, Omaha, twigs and string on the windowto cheer him Natt Dodge, Santa Fe, and Dorr Yeager, San up. Francisco. Regional Director O. A. Tomlin- So today joy reigned on the 3rd floor with son, Regional Historian Aubrey Neadham, all occupants shaving more often than usual and Biologist Lowell Sumner attended also. just to watch the birds at work, And Buck Helen Gemmer, former secretary to Super- hardly showed up at the office all day. intendent Kittredge and "Bab" Godfrey, for- Soon Buck hopes to be a Godfather so ex- mer museumsecretary, both now of the Re- pect the cigars in the near future. t~ gion Four Office, were busy taking notes at i, :l the conference. Chuck’s building ambitions are soaring to Manyrangers from other areas in Califor- dizzy heights. As witness his new project--

II nia, Washington and Oregon, as well as many a twenty-five foot high cabin in the skies-- rangers from the Yosemite force attended equipped with electric light and water, ._, ~_----~ 2I I\ I~k-~ YOSEMITESENTINEL ~:/_---- - t, ¯ YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. in the interes~ of its employees and local residents. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK FRIDAY, MAY14, 1948

SCOUT CORNER BATTER UP! Girl Scouts of Yosemite are always busy! The opening game of the local softball sea- Last Tuesday ended their Sewing Badge pro- son got under way a couple of Sundays ago ject of several months’ duration. Under the when the Minerich Moles tangled with the patient direction of Mrs. Tom Knowles and Pierson Panthers on the school diamond. The Mrs. Sturg Cuh, er, the girls mastered the bleachers were crowded with noisy fans as simpler rudiments of sewing and put their the umpire (da bumIhe needs glasses) knowledge into practice by completing two dusted off the plate and the battle was on layettes for overseas relief. Then, just for Pitcher Minerich, with a Dagwood grin, fun, each girl made a dirndl skirt for her- mixed sizzlers with softies causing the first self. Panther up to stir up quite a breeze with his Now the troop is head over heels in fanning. Then "Uncle Joe" Kelstrom was another badge project started last year~ beaned with a beaut and called out (which First Aid. Of course, the girls are too young he was). The third man up, Leroy Rust, for advanced First Aid, but Miss Mullen has busted his belt when he reached for one of mappedout a course of instruction that will Bob’s wide ones and time was called--and give each Scout (and the leaders, too!) the ump called him out for not dressing in comprehensive knowledge of this valuable a respectable manner. And while on the sub- profession. Miss Mullen hopes to be able to ject of dress, both teams were bedecked in present First Aid badges to the older girls quite an assortment of wearing apparelIred by June 15--the younger members of the caps, ski pants, cook pants, shorts and one troop will receive partial certificates to be player turned up wearing a kilt--hoot men! completed next year. No particular inning was outstanding but That’s the serious side of Scouting! On the in the beginning of the fifth someonedecided fun side, we started the spring season off a change tofootball might be appreciated by with a cook-out on Friday. Each Scout had the customers. Arguments followed, with the her own "can stove" on which she cooked rule book much in evidence but the gridders her hamburger or egg. Earl Pierson should lost and the ball game continued. The ump trace down some of the empty cans he has was still in top form when he called Jack given away from the Lodge kitchen. After Ring’s fair ball foul then rubbed it in by call- the girls work them over with tin shears and ing him out on two strikes. Quite a sensa- put chimneys on them, he’d find them turned tional ball game! Occasionally a batter would into handy little camp stoves. Toni Culver’s connect and drive one into the Victory gar- can sported a soldered chimney--handiwork den. Coup]a times the right fielder returned of her father and Ray McKee!The art of can with one of last year’s summer squashes. cookery lies in the ability to build a small Manager "Oh, No!" Pierson kept himself enough fire to fit under the can and keep it under control most of the game, with an oc- going! Try it some time--it’s not easy. It was casional expletive directed toward the ump Ginnie Ann Sturm’s first cook-out with the (who was still in top form). Both teams troop. She found out she must have her stove seemed to be tiring and a cold breeze took level next time! A good part of her scram- the edge off the customers’ enthusiasm. The bled eggs ran off the frying surface and so game was called (and rightly so) with the never reached her bun. score, Moles 9, Panthers 6.

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Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. EDITORIAL STAFF Jean Cloward "Dete" Oliver Ken English Ralph Anderson Bob Robinson Joe Meredith Circulation Manager Florence Morris Supervisor Harold Ouimet Editor Henry Berrey

LODGE LODGINGS The end of spring, beginning of summer ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ORGANIZED is about to round the corner. Yes, the beauti- The Yosemite Badgers, an association to ful wildflowers and similar warm weather further the physical education program of oddities are blooming in our midst. Ah! the the Yosemite School District and to develop lovely tent blossoms! Blanketing our valley and train athletic teams, is being formed in almost like a winter snowfall. the Valley, according to Sterling Cramer, Among the Lodgeites moving to Camp 6 secretary of the Badger’s board of directors. ’,o for their summerquarters is Stuart Yates, Under the association’s sponsorship, there the thrifty Scotsman. Stuart is worried hav- will be an athletic schedule of football, track ing to walk so far to get to work. He says he and basketball for the entire nine month doesn’t really mind but "thee extr-r-a scuff- school term. Funds will be raised to support in’ is verra wearin’ on the sole leatherrr." the program by sale of memberships in the Don Huff, porter, left our midst for L.A. Association. and S.F. for his vacation. Board of directors for the Yosemite Bad- Barbara "Dell" Martin has left us (perma- gers consists of Dana Morgenson, President; nently, she says; we hope not, we says) for A1 Glass, Vice President; Sterling Cramer, Sacramento. Your correspondent, ever with Secretary; Dick Ditton, Treasurer; and Di- an eye for newsy gossip, was unable to get rectors Sam Clark, Lew Ha]lock, Ed Davies, a satisfactory reply from Dell about a trip Stanley Castro, Bob Minerich, Paul Snow, to the altar with we all know who. Inci- The first activity will be the participation dentally, J. M. left us too, but his destination of the track team in the two-county meet in was Los Angeles. Hmmn-fi Merced on May 15 at the Merccd High School We welcome back to the Lodge desk, Paul field. Elementary schools from Merced and Lauridsen, complete with ’48 Buick converti- Mariposa counties will compete. ble. Paul spent his winter at Furnace Creek Representing Yosemite will be Paul de Inn, Death Valley. Pfyffer, Burleigh Johnson, Charles Castro, Lena Schweifler, reservation clerk, should Charles Eckart, Robert Eckart, Robert Lain- return any day now and relieve Hank "To kin, Keith McHenryand Roll Clark. Curry sool~" Kimbrough. Cy Wright will be opening Camp Curry as manager. He is leaving the Lodge post to PENNY CARNIVAL BIG SUCCESS Wendell Otter, who is well qualified to lead The Lost Arrow’s Penny Carnival turned our team this summer. out to be very successful and it was full of John Fitzgerald has left Transportation fun and laughter for all. Door prizes were desk to play the horses this summer. That is awarded each night to lucky ticket holders. ~Stable horses! Marie Zaepffel was crowned Queen of the Carnival and was given a genuine (5 and 10 Paul and Gwen Dinsmore vacationed at store) diamond ring instead of the usual Laguna Beach where they were the prey of crown. Some unique ideas were shown by an unscrupulous real estate agent. Beware! the people who ran the concessions, making

( THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL tilecarnival very attractive and interesting. The managem.entwishes to thankall who HERE AND THERE attendedand "donated"their pennies and Fred and Mary Sharp were in the Valley the boysand girlswho workedhard to make for a few days. They are on their way to a thecarnival possible. Incidentally, thedona- new destination in Southern California. Both tionswill be added’to the SocialClub fund look well and happy. for purchasingre’cords and otherthings to Frank and Terry Ewbanks have returned makethat "don’t know what to do" nighten- to the Valley from NewYork. Frank will be tertaining,See you at the LostArrow! at the Camp16 stand. Lillie Docker, our all-time summercashier L’ ’POPULAR VALLEY COUPLE WED is back on the. job at the Village Store. Gen and Ralph Rainey were recent visitors Apple blossom time, starlit sky, new moon to the Valley, as was Caroline Eisele. and the picturesque Old Village Chapel com- Ken English recently herded the kinder- bined to produce an ideal setting for the can- garten tots into his office and let them tap dlelight wedding of Ruth Forrest and Gene out a few letters on his telegram writing Bauwens, Wednesday evening, May 12. machine. Then, to their great delight, he The bride, who was given away by her wrote each one’s name on a tiny telegram. father, wore a white wool suit, veil-’trhnmed :i ! George Oliver will wire you for sound if hat and corsage of pale ¯green orchids. Her you don’t look out. He has presented Jim only attendant, Lois Nordlinger, was dressed Hamer with a new RCAsound projector for in pink and carried an old-fashioned mixed the Lodge movies. It makes the Yosemite bouquet. Bob Nuttman served as best man, motion pictures even better And at and.ushers were Lexi.Zaepffel and Dale De- The Ahwahnee, George has installed a sound vine. Nancy Loncaric played appropriate or- system outside for the summer programs. ,,J gan selections. " Reverend Alfred Glass per- During the warm evenings, soft melodies formed the double-ring ceremony before the will comefloating in on the breeze. bride’s family and a host of friends which !:ii( A Mr. Win. Dubrow came in to the Sen- filled the Chapel to overflowing. Immediate- tinel office recently to buy space in tim pa- ly following, a reception was held at The per announcing that he is a candidate for Ahwahnee A large three-tiered cake topped State Assemblyfor this district. Wetold him with miniature bride and groom was flanked that the space wasn’t for sale but that we by silver candelabra and surrounded by would mention that he was in, professed to sprays of blossoms and ferns. The bride was being a Republican, was born in Californm, !:ft. assisted m serving by the maid-of-honor and now resides in Grass Valley and seems like Beverly Burns. The newlyweds left im- a good man for the job. Which we now have mediately on a short wedding trip. done. :.L~¯ The Spoon’s Foxie is recovering from an TOUR ESCORTS WANTED operation at the Lewis Memorial Hospital. Do you want to be a Valley Tour Escort? Likewise boilerman Charles Gilbert. Best to If you have free time during the morning them both. from 9:45 to 12:15 p.m. or in the afternoon FORSALE--Two bikes, good condition, one from 1:45 to 4:15 the Traffic Department will ladies,’ one man’s, $25 and $15; One solid be glad to give you all the details. Call Miss walnut gateleg dining room table, good Morris at Number one. condition, $25; Four solid walnut chairs at $5 each. Several pair of prewar ladies’ Lexi and Marie Zaepfel, Lawrie Brown dress shoes, new, all popular brands--sizes and Johnny Martin last Sunday made the 5B, 5 ~B, 6A, 6B. See Kenny Long,, House first ascent of Half Domethis year, and with- E5, near Yosemite Lodge, out benefit of the cable! The Ellis,’ Sr. and Jr., and the Sherwood LOST~Movado waterproof wrist watch, Spurgins went up to the Sonora rodeo last metal band. Reward. Tom Knowles, 38R weekendand report a fine trip.. FOR SALE--Thayer baby buggy, $20; rec- Helen Satterstrom came back to the fold tangular wheeled play pen. Call Dm’othy after a sojourn in Kingsburg. Holmes, 26Wor write P.O. Box 182.

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N.P.S. RAMBLINGS the fishing regulations for Yosemite have been changed this year to reduce the limit to Sure sign of spring is the arrival of smiling 10 fish instead of 15, and to establish a week- Joe Kelstrom, California State Auto Assn. ly limit of two daily limits, or 20 fish per representative at the Park Administration week. Of course, the fisl~ing season in Yo- Building. Joe usually arrives about the same semite does not open until May30. time as the third robin, and from then on Better be careful about leaving food in through the summer we have the latest dope your car these days. Bears are definitely out on the condition of Highway 49, the best of hibernation and have taken up burglar- routes to take to various places, and where izing cars in a thoroughly professional man- not to go on account of excessive heat. Not ner. Five cars have been broken into recent- only is Joe a first rate authority on roads and ly, several having had the glass broken in maps but he is a good ball player as well. order to gain access. It might not be amiss Seasonal rangers back on the job in Yo- to warn the visitors ’at every opportunity, to semite are ’Tex" Ihlenfeldt, "Wally" Stew- be sure not to leave food in their cars. ard and "Spud" Walquist. The first seasonal Dogwoodis staring to blossom, in profu- naturalist to arrive is Othello Wallace. Other sion in the Valley. Later than usual in ap- seasonal naturalists will arrive after the first pearing, there is every indication the display of June. will be spectacular for the next few weeks. Travel for April took a nose dive, and the figures show a loss of 37% over the same month last year. The drop in travel nmy have CHURCH NEWS been due to the heavy rains totalling 9.7," next to the heaviest April rainfall ever re- Clothing for Navajo and Overseas Relief corded here. The welcome precipitation was Several hundred pounds of clothing has climaxed by a heavy snowfall on the night been accumulated once more by the Park of April 28 which left the Valley covered Church and a shipment or shipments will be with several inches of the most beautiffll sent by the end of May. If you have any snow of the year, and piled up snow to a good used clothing that may be utilized by depth of almost a foot at Chinquapin. people in the midst of hardships, will you All indications point to a heavy travel sea- leave it at Lhe Glass House on Army Rowor son this summer. Inquiries are coming in by call 125W. the hundreds, and advance reservations are very heavy. Travel for the first ten day of Weddi~g Homecoming Day. Maywas only slightly less than last year for Couples who have been married in the Old the same period. Village Chapel will be guests of honor at the Big Oak Flat Road Opens ll o’clock Worship service in the Chapel next The Big Oak Flat Road was officially Sunday. This will conclude the local observ- opened on Wednesday, May 12th, almost a ance of Home and Family Month. Virginia month later than the usual opening date for Adams will be the soloist, Mr. Glass will this road. Even yet the snow banks along the speak on "The Greatest Thing in the World." road near Crane Flat are mute evidence of Everyone is welcome. an abundance of water stored in the Yosem- ite high country. The Brief service continues to meet at 10:15 to 10:45 in the Chapel. The Tioga Road will not likely be open before late June this year, due to the unusually RomanCatholic Masses are held at 7’. 30 and heavy snow pack for this time of year. On 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel. Gene Ottonello speaks to the High School May 1 the snow was 94 inches deep at Snow group at the Chapel at 6 p.m. on the law pro- Flat, and the water content of 43 inches. This is much greater than last year, and above fession. average over a period of years. The road is now open throughout the Mari- George Goldsworthy is sporting a perfect- posa Grove of Big Trees, and park visitors ]y elegant "planter’s style" panama hat AND again enjoy the thrill of seeing "the tree you a necktie that looks like a bouquet of mixed drive through." wildflowers. Mo’nin’ Cunnel Goldsworthy, By this time most local residents knowthat suh! ~=~_-- ~% .:- YOSEMITESENTINEL YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. il~ the interest of its employees and local residents. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK SATURDAY,MAY 29, 1948 m ll

CampCurry 50th AnniversaryProgram In comnlemoration of Camp Curry’s fiftieth season, a program will be presented LOST ARROW FAREWELL PARTY on June 1, at 8:00 p.m. at CampCurry. Fifty years ago, David and Jennie Curry A "come as you wish you were" party has started their enterprise at the foot of Glacier been announced by Jo Carlson, the new Point with seven tents and one paid era- counselor. This, we are told, is a party at ployee. That season found 292 names on the which all guests are to represent somebody guest register, they admire--like a millionaire or Lana Tur- The memorable events in the history of ner. It sounds like great fun and those who CampCun;y will be depicted by a series of don’t garb themselves appropriately will be tableaux accompanied by narration and or- strung up by the thumbs or at least made to chestra music, hand over a forfeit. Everyone is invited to attend the program. The time is 8:30 and the date May31. The place is the Lost Arrow. The Lost Arrow will become an ice ’cream TOUR ESCORTS WANTED parlor for visitors, and the employees’ fun \rill take place at the Den at CampCurry. Do you want to be a Valley Tour Escort? If you have free time during the morning from 9:45 to 12:15 p.m. or in the afternoon HELP WANTED from 1 : 45 to 4:15 the Traffic Departmentwill Three motion picture projectionists are re- be glad to give you all ti~e details. Call Miss quired for CampCurry, Call No. 1 for fur- Morris at Number one. ther information. ;!

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Published by Yosemite PaT’k and Curry Co. i¸ EDITORIAL STAFF Jean Cloward "Dete" Oliver Ken English Ralph Anderson CP Bob Robinson Joe Meredith Phyllis Gaspar ,// Circulation Manager Florence Morris Supervisor Harold Ouimet Editor Henry Berrey ~~ira~ra~m~ ra[~lm SEASON’S FIRST RESCUE BY RANGERS HERE AND THERE Park Rangers last Sunday brought nine- If you want to see one of the best color teen yea,’ old Horace Sanders, of Turlock, photos yet, look at page 49 of the curre]~t downfrom where he had fallen in the vicini- issue of Ladies’ HomeJournal. Things like ty of the Yosemite Falls Trail. Sanders was that cheer the hearts of the Publicity De- located by Buck Evans and Duane Jacobs. partment. A rescue party consisting of Fred Martis- ~:; $ $ chang, Lew Hallock, Tex Ihlenfelt, Homer Robinson, Art Holmes, Odin Johnson and Dr. Toney Frietas, usually a ski instructor, is Verlin Baysinger brought Sanders down the now in the CampCurry Transportation Of- mountain to the awaiting Park Service Am- fice with Millie Taylor. bulance. Sanders remained in the Lewis Memorial Hospital until Wednesday. Therewas nevera moresurprised or ashen This is the first casualty of the season and facedindividual than Henry Berrey when he was caused by the hiker’s leaving the trail drovea car throughthe backof the parking to take a short cut. garagenext to the GeneralOffice. The acci- dentmade a noiselike an explosionand of- rice workersthought their buildingwas LODGE LODGINGS comingdown. Berrey said, quote, No Brakes! end quote.We note that there are now 19 Whois going to "huff and puff" and "blow tonsof cementin the garagewhich should the Lodge down" when the former porters keep him withinbounds. J. Clark, Dale Averill and Milton Vail come marching home? Newadditions to the Managerial Staff are Our Helen Harris has put her best foot Mr. Robert Fenstermacher who will preside forward to fill a new job as relief cashier at the Big Trees Lodge and Mr. Carl Beyer, and manager between the Lodge and Camp at the Glacier Point Hotel. The former comes Curry; she’s the ga] who can do it! from the Furnace Creek Inn in Death Val- Phyllis Gaspar of the smart hair-dos and ley and the latter from the Tioga Hotel in dancing feet became officially engaged to Merced. Don Devine on May 25. They plan to wed early in September. Dottle Verhaar and Glen Powers were SICK LIST LONG married on May 18 in a little church in Fresno. Best of luck to them both. Several Valley people are obliged to spend WhenBarbara Kasmire sold her Hudson to the lovely springtime in the Lewis Memorial Eddie Benson who is now at The Ahwahnee, Hospital because of one importune malady she went exploring to see what the big or another. world looked like. iV[aizie (Romaine) Hornor, Jean Meredith, Our favorite crooner, Dmitri, is leav- Lowell Ledson and Mrs. Guy Montgomery, ing soon to porter at Wawona. Wearc cer- we are glad to note, are all rccuperating. tainly going to miss his cafeteria concertos. THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

(:i BE CONSIDERATE The recent case of several thoughtless people who caused anxiety in the Valley by building an unauthorized campfire and flashing distress signals from the top of Yosemite Falls brings up several important points. It isn’t a pleasant task for the rangers to take stern measures to enforce park regula- OLD VILLAGE STORIES tions. Most of all, the rangers dislike having ~~ Getting ready for the Memorial Holidays to reprimand local residents, their neigh- ..... and the general summer rush, the Village bors and friends, who should really know Store has been the scene of many changes. better. It so happened that the incident took The oil stoves have been removed and thus place within 24 hours of a gruelling rescue ~ creating a difference in the clothing and the job on the cliff wall near the Yosemite Falls laundry departments. Right now, the cloth- trail. ing department boasts a new stock of bath- hnagine the anxiety of the rangers who ing suits, summer play dresses, shorts and had completed that job and were trying to decide if another accident had occurred for .ii.~ blouses. The Grocery department has seen a complete change. A new butter, milk, etc. which their help was needed. Think, too, of ice box has been installed and the smaller the manypark visitors who had their enjoy- ’ one removed. Various grocery items have ment of Yosemite marred to some extent by -. been changed around, so that the local shop- needlessly aroused worry. -: per is having as bad a time as the guest. Let’s make a point to consider the other Besides new employees m every depart- fellow when we go on moonlight hikes and ment of the store, Bob Burgess, checker is parties this summer. You can have a lot of back after a winter at Palm Springs. There enjoyment in Yosemite without disturbing is a new butcher, Harry Lindh and A1 Cheat- others, and by the way, better have a camp- ’~"; ham, Camp Curry store butcher is with us fire permit if you plan to build a fire any- until the store opens there. where outside of an auto campground. Harold Muller, checker is opening Camp 14 store until the Duckworth’s return from THROUGH THE KEYHOLE Glacier Point. As yet we have seen nothing Once more we ask drivers to be careful of them. Wonderif they ran out of supplies, when driving around Tecoya dormitories. or Is the snow too high? 9 There are lots of children playing in that ..... ~ That’s all from the Village Store. It seems area, and they still have plenty to live for. that people have been working too hard of So--drive carefully and maybe save a life. late with the new merchandise and summer Our old friend, Bill Gwinn will be up for preparations to do anything interesting! a few days to help take care of the Camp Curry Anniversary entertainment Bill re- SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM ceived quite a plug in the Chronicle radio AT CAMP 14 column recently on his handling of KFRC There will be a special Memorial Day pro- program "What’s the Name of the Song." gram at Camp 14 on Saturday night, May Accordingto statistics, the last fifty years 29, in which the National Park Service and has seen only nine "fine weather" Memorial veterans organizations will join, The first Day week ends. Of course, there hasn’t been half hour will feature appropriate recorded fifty "Memorial Day" week ends, but let’s music. This will be followed by participation hope that this one will make it an even ten. of the two local posts of the Veterans of For- $ $ $ eign Wars and the American Legion, There STORK NEWS will be an illustrated talk by Park Naturalist Robert Grey, the Fourth, son of Mr. and Donald Edward McHenry on "Our National Mrs. Robert Grey of E1 Portal, arrived at Parks," about noon May 25 at the Lewis Memorial’ The regular Camp 14 program will not Hospital. Mother, father and son all doing start until June 14. well! THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

N.P.S. RAMBLINGS line. They will make their headquarters at SuperintendentCarl Russell has been cho- an attractive dude ranch near the northern part of Yellowstone. sen by popularvote of the YosemiteGram- marSchool graduating class to be speakerat Mr. and Mrs. Ted Phillips, formerly as- graduation which will take place on Friday sociated with Burton Holmes Travelogues, evening, June 4. Mrs. Wilder and the grad- are in Yosemite to make a color film for use uates have worked up an interesting proof the National Park Service. The film is be- gram built around early California history, ing sponsored by the Atwater Kent Founda- this being the Centenary of the discovery of tion which will provide funds for material gold at Sutters Mill in 1848. ,{c ~ * and expenses. Ted Phillips is generously contributing his time and talent for the good The big event of the year to a great many cause. piano pupils of Nancy Loncaric is the annual An interesting feature of the film will be recital held every spring after school closes. a graphic picturization of the various steps This year it will be in the Village Chapel at in the formation of Yosemite Valley. 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 6th, and 22 young $ ~,c $ pianists ranging in age from Mary Lou Sturm Rangers going on duty May 28 are Theo- to Ann Adalns will take part. The narrator dore Hansen, J. A. Critchlow, Tom Van Bib- for the classic composers will be Doris Hew- ber, Steve Berck. Comingin to help over the itson. Memorial Day weekend are rangers George These recitals have become famous among Holstein, Jim Russell, and Wayne ttender- Valley residents as outstanding entertain- SOIl, ment. They demonst~’ate the musical talent of the younger set, and above all, the extra- ordinary ability of Nancy as a teacher. BROWNIE BULLETINS Brownie Scout Troop No. 1 has been very Bruce McHenry has returned from school active lately. The girls have been receiving at Wasatch, Utah, glad to be back home in their basic first aid in accordance with the Yosemite. He returned a day after Donald Brownie program and they are rapidly be- Edward, Bona May and Keith returned from coming old hands at tying square knots and a week’s vacation trip to Big Sur. Unfortu- making slings and ankle bandages. nately, their vacation was somewhat marred Saturday, the 15th, the troop walked to by several successive cold rainy days, but Sentinel Creek beach--we would pick the the sun finally came out and they had a fine hottest day of the year so far--and upon ar- week’s relaxation. riving there, they built their fire and made "some-mores." Muriel Smith is vacationing in Florida with Saturday, the 22nd, with the able assist- her brother and family. ance of Kay Evans, who was quite surprised $ $ * at the way the girls strode out, the entire Ansel Adams has just returned from his troop hiked to Camp7 and cooked their din- trip to Hawaii with some excellent photos ner, the latter consisting of kabobs and be- in black and white and color. He stated the lieve us, they were good. And from all re- best part of Hawaii is Hawaii National Park ports, none of the girls went homeand asked where he made many pictures. Ansel has re- for more dinner. But for awhile it looked a cently been awarded another year’s Guggen- little dubious--the ground was wet and the helm fellowship to continue his work on an fire wouldn’t burn. But never let it be said illustrated book on the National Parks and that Troop No. 1 can’t build a fire, and it National Monuments. finally took off, All in all, the first cook-out Late in June he will leave for Mr. Rainier, was a success, Olympic and Mr. McKinley National Parks. Tuesday, the 25th, was the last meeting of Lucky Mike will go with him on this jaunt. the year and a weiner roast at the hatchery ¯ After that they will’go to Yellowstone where on Mondaythe 7th of June will wind up the Ansel is to guide a special party of photo- season for the Brownies until their overnight graphers for ten days. The party is sponsored trip which will take place the latter part of by U.S. CameraMagazine and a national air- August. YOSEMITESENTINEL YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. in the interest of its employees and local residents. YOSEMITE. NATIONAL PARK SATURDAY,JUNE 12, 1948 DONTRESIDDER MEMORIAL,AT HOSPITAL

The oxygen tent, bought with funds con- This is very annoying to a lot of the local tributed by the people of Yosemite as a people. They lay on their horns and bellow memorial to the late Dr. Don Tresiddcr, has arrived at the Lewis Memorial Hospital. "Bonehead"at the startled visitor. But, keep in mind that there’s not a one o’f Madeby the Continental Hospital Service us working or living here that would be here Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, it was assembled at all if all of a sudden everybody decided with something more than loving care by that they didn’t want to see Yosemite. Drs. Sturm and Baysingcr. Of the latest This, we grant, is an unlikely occurrence. type, it has a self contained refrigeration unit As long as people have any perception of eliminating the need for adding ice. The tcnt natural beauty, they will come to Yosemite. itself is transparent which makes occup~,ncy Therefore, we should treat each one of more comfortable than the opaque type these people who visit the Valley, even the which sometimes causes patients a certain ones who do alarming things while driving, amount of anxiety. as our guests. Perhaps they delay you a few Greatest of Dr. Trcsidder’s interests were seconds, maybe a whole minute. But there’s the Valley and its people. This new oxygen no place you can’t get to in the Valley that tent is a fine memorial to this long standing takes longer than four or five minutes. interest. So develop your tolerance, speedy! It’ll keep you from having nervous ulcers when you’re forty. WHAT’S YOUR HURRY? Then there’s the roadway behind the Te- coya dorms. (Notethe recent signs denoting Yosemite Valley is a very small placc. It’s speed limit). On it there are frequently small approximately a mile wide at the widest and children playing, and on it there are often eight miles long. There arc only twenty miles people who act as if they were going to a 4- of paved roads. alarm fire. If this is your first summer,you will soo~ If you drive down the road, remember see how many people come here--if you’ve that whatever you’re about to do that you been here before, you already know. They think requires so much speed isn’t half as come here for one purpose--to see Yosemite important as keeping an eye out for some National Park and the Valley in particular. moppet who may be playing cops and rob- ’Which accounts for the fact that lots and lots bers in the street. of motorists drive slowly and do very un- It wasn’t many years ago that automobiles usual ~hings such as stopping and turning were chained to logs when they entered the around in the middle of the road. Deer, Valley. which 1o you and me are a dime a dozen, are And while on the subject of the Tecoya rare, interesting novelties and must be pho- road, it would be appreciated if the Romeo tographed by the visitor. So frequently, the who leans on his horn when signaling i~is visitor will slam on his brakes, hop out of lady fair, would tone it down to a couple of his car and snap away. toots! Thanks. I THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

CAMP CURRY CampCurry is in full swing for its 1948 Published by Yosemite Park ~nd Curry Co. season. The Grill, Cafeteria, Dining Room, EDITORIAL STAFF Dance Pavilion and SwimmingPool are all Dete Oliver Florence Scribner prepared for the summer visitors. Art Batmmn Joe Meredith ,i, $ Ken English Ralph Anderson Movingpictures and the Firefa]l have once Circulation Manager Florence Morris more bccome nightly occasions. Many fami- Supervisor Harold Ouimet liar faces, too nume.rous to mention, have re- Editor Henry Berrey turned this year and there are more to come. The most familiar and most welcome of all, "HI--GLACIER" is Mother Curry who has for the fiftieth con- sccutive summer, come to the place founded Despite snow and wintry aspect, Glacier by her and her husband. Pohlt Hotel and Studio opened for the season last Friday, May28. In recognition of her return, a Fiftieth An- Ken McDonaldis now manager of thc Gla- nlversary Program was presented at Camp cier Point Hotcl Curry on the night of June 1. Eileen Berrey, Florence Scribner has returned to managc Ellen Hall, Nancy Taylor and Charlotte Ew- Glacier Studio. Her staff at present consists ing added lots of color in costumes that re- of Margaret Reordan, Enid Swanson and May presentcd the turn of the century. Those who Duncan. Mrs. Scribner’s decorative urge has didn’t glimpse Dick Connett, Marshall Hall been somewhat curtailed, due to new regu- and Hank Kimbrough in their mens’ wear of lations regarding use of native flora, etc. 1898 truly missed out. The program was di- Literally stepping out of Vogueis our gra- rected by Mrs. Oliene Mintzer and Mrs. cmus cashier, Mabel Remington. Cross. A well-handled running narration by And Curt Garnett, the porter, is back, and an old Camp Curry boy, Bill Gwinn, now of keeping the lobby in its usual immaculatc KFRC, carried the audience from the early order. days of CampCurry to the present time. The Goobersare selling at a fast rate since the program ended with the audience singing arrival of ground squirrel and chipmunk "America" while the Firefall fell from Gla- families, augmented each day by more of cier Point. their sisters, cousins, and aunts. $ ,It * To Mrs. Baughman and her crew, much Hank Kimbrough has left the Front Desk credit is due, for whipping the Hotel into to help Mrs. Mintzer manage WawonaHotel. working shape in a few days and soon new We’ll all miss his smiling face. beds with "sleep-like-log" mattresses will be installed in all guest rooms. Spare time at CampCurry finds Cy Wright The Duckworths, winter keepers, are still and Howard Doucette delving in the flower being useful and a more congenial couple pots beside the dining room. It looks like you wouldbe difficult to find. have to do a little bit of everything to man- "Yes ma’am" Burke dispenses coffee and age a place like this. tea with his jovial grin and Beckey Pontius For those who like to play softball, Bob returned to the cafeteria this year as Mrs. Minerich, Manager of the Curry Grill, is on Frank Payne. the lookout for players. The only require- If you hear a huge stomping through the ment is that you have your Sunday after- corridors at night, don’t think a pachyderm noons free. That’s the CampCurry news to has invaded our premises. It’s only Merle date. Baker making his nocturnal rounds. And we’re glad to welcome long, lean and lanky Murphy, who again carves pork chops Contributors are kindly asked to cheek from hmocent Iowa corn reds. the nanqes of people used in their copy for Delicious rolls and pies, puddings and lots correct spelling before sending it in to Mr. of other goodies emerge from the bakery un- Berrey. This will save much resetting of der the watchful eyes of Bill Adleff. type. Thanks. !

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:;!:i! HORSELAUGHS eeived their Scout pins and Tenderfoot rank; Sally Abbot, Toni Culver, and WandaBrown, ~Vith a thundering of hooves and a hearty, their Second Class rank; and four girls who Q,] HI-HO, Lucky, Lois Nordlinger makes the ?::./ leave our troop to go to High School in the circle tour of the Valley every evening (if fall, Anne Adams, Shirley Winslow, Lucie c: ! the weather permits), Incidentally, fellow Clark, and Doris Hewitson, were awarded {,: employees, this is the only way to ride after First Class rank. 5 p.m. Buy your own horse and board it at The highlight of the evening was the the stables. awarding of badges. Scout Leader Dete Oli- The installation of a new watering trough ver awarded badges covering activities of at the stables was observed by some rather camping, outdoor sports, and the individual curious and awesome people who were very activities of each girl. Mrs. Sturge Culver muchinterested in the welfare of the horses. presented the Winter Sports badge to Doris After a brief conversation among themselves, Hewitson and Hilda de Pfyffer. Mrs. John one ventured the question, and I swear to .i’. Loncaric presented Music Appreciation and this, "Is that a tub to give the small horses Musician badges to six girls who have cov- a bath in?" ered the requirements under her supervision. Last Tuesday morning, Leonard Savage, Mrs. TomKnowles gave the girls their Sew- barnman at the stables, was quite surprised ing badges for the work they accomplished to find, upon arriving at the barn at 6 a.m., in sewing classes conducted by herself and one of the visiting campers’ boys neighing Mrs. Culver; and received in return an As- like a horse. As all the horses are tied in the sociate Girl Scout pin from the troop who ¯’q stalls at night he wasn’t able to locate them. wanted to show its appreciation for the use Leonard asked what he was doing and the of her homeduring these classes. The last of ,:i reply was, "Trying to find where the horses the evening was devoted to First Aid dem- are. Guess I don’t sound like a horse though, onstrations conducted by Miss EmmaMullen ’cause one just snorted!" who presented that badge. (I Here’s a salute to one of the finest families in the Park. Trixie, the mother, Raymond, the father, and Miekey, the son, all ponies RADIO BURLESQUE SHOW GREAT that have done more than their share to cre- ate good will amongthe guest’s children and The Old Village Pavilion bulged the night also who have been the first teachers of the of June 7 for the Radio Burlesques Show. local children who have now grown up to be Joe Meredith chammanned the program with some of our best riders. Bill Gunter and Dick Kleinschmidt assist- This column was started with the inten- ing. The program, consisting of takeoffs on tion of bringing to you a lot of the laughs popular radio shows, was as follows: Spot that we at the stables enjoy associating with commercials by Dick Kleinschmidt; Com- the horses and their riders. Will be back ments by the MC, Joe Meredith; "Rose of San next issue and let you in on the kicks. Not Antone," played by Maurine "Mo" Boyd on from the horses but the people who ride ’em! her accordeen. During the intermission, the --JohnFitzgerald beautiful popcorn girls, done up like the cigarette girls at Ciro’s (or at least the way cigarette girls at Ciro’s were done up in OUR SCOUT CORNER day): They were Jane Foushee, Jackie Chase, The Girl Scouts of Lone Troop No. 2 held Pat Peterson, Mary and Lenora Leathern]an, their annual Court of Awards dinner at the Colleen Bisson, and Marys Rosenthal, Ely Masonic Hall Tuesday night. They demon- and Broderick. strated their ability to put to use what they The program resumed with a comedy dra- had learned in Scouting by making table ma in which Barbara Nichols took the part decorations and setting places for sixty or of Gran’ Ma Perkins, Carol Thompson was more people’, by arranging exhibits of their Nasty Naive Nell, Joe Mitchell, the Villian, badge activities; and by enacting their Court Bill Gunter, the Hero, and Jerry Andrews, the Sheriff. Next, KimTucker vocalized sev- of Awards ceremonies. (continued on back page) Beatrice Rhoan and Ginnie Ann Sturm re- THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

N.P.S. RAMBLINGS ercises at the local school. The well-planned program, beautiful decoration emphasizing The new telephone operators at the Ad- the Centennial, excellent papers by the grad- ministration Building are Polly Pierce, for- uates, beautifully directed music, and a fine merly of Best’s Studio, and WynonaSkinner. talk by D. Russell, combined to make up a Newly arrived rangers are Richard C, Hoe- fine evening’s entertainment. fie, James W. B. Packard, and Jack R. Young. Dr. Russell emphasized the importance of Newnaturalists are Richard Beidelman, Geo. local history in the studies in our schools, C. Turner and Wayne W. Bryant. The new even though world affairs attract important stenographer in the Administration Bldg. is Mrs. Dorothy Lee Bratz, formerly of Wash- attention. He was pleased to see this recog- nized by Mrs. Wilder and given a prominent ington, D.C. whose husband is due to go on place in the program. the ranger force June 21. The graduates, Anne Adams, Doris Hewit- Yosemite has been privileged to accommo- son, Shirley Winslow, Lucie Gertrud Clark, date many outstanding photographers re- Paul de Pfyffer, and George Murphy looked cently. While Ted Phillips has been busily handsome on the stage, the girls dressed in making color motion pictures for the Nation- pastel colors and the boys standing taller al Parle Service, he has met a number of his than we realized. Before the program was good friends in the profession. For instance, concluded each girl was given a box of cut there was Stan Midgeley, winner of the flowers through the thoughtfulness of Dr. Union Pacific prize for the best motion pic- Sturm. The last event of the evening was the ture a few yeas ago. He made a bicycling photographing of the class with Mrs. Wilder trip through Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon by Ansel Adams. National Parks and took motion pictures and stills en route. Later he made a similar trip through Glacier National Park and wrote an RADIO BURLESQUE article for HOLIDAYabout it. eral blues tunes followed by more Joe Mere- Another distinguished photographer in Yo- dith (that boy gets around) in interpreta- tions. The mad pianist Ripyourhatzoff, por- semite was Gae Faillice, who was McArthur’s personal photographer throughout the war in trayed by Bill Gunter, did a fine off key thc Pacific. He was on hand to photograph composition. Bert Strome, guitarist, followed the General landing at Leyte, and signing by Joe Meredith (again), songster had the the peace with Japan. next spots. The famed artist Youall from Gertie Davies, Betty Jean Swaggerty and Southern France did a very enlightening skit young Jackie Davies have been generously as did Bob Rippchen who portrayed an em- giwng their time and talents as models for ployee being interrupted frequently by a Ted Phillips’ motion picture. In addition, curious tourist. Frank Ewbank played an Betty Jean posed with a brand new Jeep sta- original composition on the piano as a con- tion wagon for a possible advertisement for cluding number. Thanks are extended to the Stan Midgeley. One bright day at Wawona cast, the Maintenance people, Mrs. Crosslcy, Jackie "co-starred" with District Ranger Dick Connctt, Dale Devine, Buck Buchanan Harry During for an effective scene in the and Chester Kuntz. fields of blue lupines near the ranger station. Good news to friends of the Lestinas is BRILLIANT RECITAL HELD SUNDAY the word that Henry, Rosalie and Roger will A large number of pupils of Nancy Lon- spend their vacation in Yosemite some time caric’s piano classes gave a recital at the Old in July. Henry formerly worked in the gov- Village Chapel last Sunday at 2 o’clock. This ernment warehouse and has since been with year the program featured in addition to regular piano and duet numbers, brief ac- the War Assets Administration in Arizona. Elmer Nelson, formerly secretary to the counts on the lives of the classic composers. superintendent, is now doing very well with the Bryant Realty Co. with offices on Park FOR, SALE. Ladies’ Western style Saddle & Blvd. in Oaldand. Bridle, $35. Call Mrs. Gus Eastman, 133J. "The best grammar school graduation program I have ever seen" was the way one LOST. Parker 51 fountain pen, gray m color. person described the recent graduation cx- A keepsake. Call Jack Curran at 88.

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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK SATURDAY,JUNE 26, 1948

CAMP CURRY MOTHER CURRY GREETS OLD TIMERS CampCurry goes into its second month of Thirteen of Mother Curry’s oldest Valley the season with a record housecount of ]282 friends dined with her at the Camp Curry guests for the last weekend. Dining Room on Tuesday evening, June 22. Coming in for the reunion were Emily Lane, The nights at Camp Curry are now more Edith Nelson, Martha Eubank, Adele Urfer, active with a program running from 8:00 and Astrid Anderson. Still living in the Val- to 9:30 p.m. Entertainment consists of’ mo- ley and on hand for the dinner were Mar- tion pictures’of Yosemite, music by Maurice garet Jabes, Irene Bushnell, Chistine Smith, Anger’s band, western music by the Diamond Julie Brun, Edna Berklund, Florence Morris, G Trio, and popular songs by the Tennes- Mother Curry’s nurse, Phoebe Godwin, and seans, all under the supervision of Harry Jennie Pinkerton. Harold Harter, Jr., master of ceremonies. It has come to our attention that some peo- TENNIS TOURNAMENT, FAMILY STYLE ple are baffled by the Porter’s yelling whenever a bus leaves CampCurry. What they are Husbands and wives who have ever played doing their best to make heard is the "Fare- tennis (or who plan to take up the game well;" this is for the benefit of departing some day) are herewith invited to enter the guests and is a tradition started by David A. forthcoming Yosemite mixed-doubles- hus- Curry who used to bestow that courtesy on band-and-wife tennis tournament. Begun a departing stages. The custom is carried out number of years ago and entered upon with at 8:25 and 8:45 a.m. and 1’.45 and 2:00 p.m.; great zest by the local married couples, the also for the benefit of special tours leaving tournament will be played on The Ahwah- at odd hours o~ the night So tllose expecting nee courts. Charles and Mary Proctor are the a dynamite blast, rock slide, earthquake or defending champions and the present pos- air raid every time they hear the distant sessors of the trophy, a handsome sterling wail of the porter can now relax knowing it sih, er cup, about four inches high. is only another fond CampCurry tradition Entries will be accepted immediately and ; being carried out. the matches will be arranged to start after With the ties of school released for the July l. Phone your entry to Henry Berrey at summer, Camp Curry finds itself swarming Number1 or mail it to the Sentinel Office. with the employes it so badly needed; and The ladder will be drawn up and competi- with the presence of those summer employ- tors notified of their matches. Entry fee will es, dance attendance has taken a sudden rise, be $1.00 per couple, all of which will go to the Grill is even more crowded, the beach tl!e purchase of prizes as the hotel divismn beside Stoneman Bridge is littered with peo- has generously donated the use of The Ah- ple striving for their summer tans and the wahnee courts. Harry Kennedy, Ahwahnee three steps at the front of the office have tennis pro, will managethe matches. So dig :been converted into benches on which the the old racquet out from under the mandolin employes recline to look over the summer and the stereoptican slides and get in this crop~and that’s the Camp Curry news to marl’led-couples-only tournament. It’s all date! for fun ! :, ::i ¸ i : :, : >:

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All the little "odd jobs" around the hotel are being ably takml care of by Joseph Lis- Publish.ed by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. ’key and Guy Chappe]l of Maintenance. They EDITORIAL STAFF are doing a splendid job. Dete O]iver Florence Scribner Art Bauman Joe Meredith AHWAHNEE NEWS John Fitzgerald Ken English Ralph Anderson Plans are undervcay for a Big 4Per Dance Circulation Manager Florence Morris on The Ahwahnee Grounds for full moon Supervisor Harold Ouimet night (Tuesday, July 20). Start now with Editor Henry Berrey plans for costumes suitable for sitting on hay and twMing to the music of Maurice Anger’s "HI--GLACIER" band. Old time entertainers will be on hand We welcomed another of the former staff to give forth at intermissions there this week when Ernestine Wallis of long will be ,~ coke bar out under the stars. Plan Beach resumed her post at the Cafeteria now to help celebrate California’s Gold Cen- Addedto the efficient studio staff is Mrs. tennial at The Ahwahneein July, Claire Williams of Florida, Arizona and all The bellman played host to the Front Of- points east. fice at a beach party one night last week, To the strains of "Oh Sole O Mio," Tony- and .the sands are still echoing the strains ...... boy plunges into dishwashing and so makes of "In the Good old SummerTime" and "It’s light of a grueling job. Wish he’d brought Apple Blossom Time." Carroll Clark offi- his guitar. We’d love being serenaded on ciated at the stove. these glorious moonlit nights! Haying operations are underway on The Rangers Jack Nolan, with his wife Helen, Ahwahnee grounds. The crew, under the di- and Marty Britten are again in residence at rection of Dale Devine, includes Kenneth the camp ground. They have begun a series Pitcher, Mervyn Dorian, Mac Dalgleish, E1- of illustrated ]ectm’es in the Hotel ballroom dridge Whitfield, Joe Meloch, Oscar Moli- and are planning various hikes for all who nary, Don Euing and Bill Nutley. Howabout are interested. getting the stables to buy the crop? When Myrtle and Lew Duckworth left on The Swee~ Shop is now under the direction Sunday for their favorite job~the store at of Bob Mills and is open daily except Thurs- Camp 14~fe]low employees presented them day. A good spot to drop in after a game of with a pictorial lamp. It will be a unique tennis or golf way for Lew to enjoy his own fine 35ram or for that matter, after the Firefall. slides. If you’ve seen a pert little man dashing New additions to The Ahwahneestaff in- hither and yon between the spruce and the clude: Harry Kennedy, Madie Anderson, fir and the hemlock, it is MickeyBunter, our Celia Shumaker, Esther Cameron, James desk clerk, dodging the vicious switchbacks Cissell, Fred Donahue, Pricilla Harriers, Sid that abound in Glacier environs. Hoffman, Marianne Lund, Muriel Lowe, Bill Bertha Baer dispenses entrees with such Shugert, all in the Dining Room. Elizabeth a pleasing smile and gracious manner that, Schmidt in the housekeeping department, through her amiable persuasion, guests load and Robert Wilson to assist Ernest Edwards their trays to capacity. on the golf course. Hogan’s Alley can bear inspection at any The Ahwahncebaseball team, lead by Chef time. It is immaculate and manyof the rooms Fred Pierson, swamped the Curry team~ are cleverly decorated. Artist John Osgood (Minerich Mumblers) by a score of 7 to 1 whiles away many idle moments drawing a recent Sunday at the Schoolhouse grounds, caricatures of employees. Irma Cunha has joined the staff as hostess Voted the nicest man on thc Point--Chef and her plans include the aforementioned Char]ie Hostettler, whose twinkling eyes and summer dance, possible horseback barbecues merry smile make work a joy and life worth- and bingo games. while. With such a personality, he can’ feed That’s all for this week--see you in the us bird seed and we’d still come to his call. next issue. THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

STAELE RETURNS Virginia ((Jackass Ginny) returned to tile RECREATION NOTES Valley to take over the burro picnics for The local Softball League will open on another season. Jack Miller is the burro boy Saturday, June 26 on the school grounds with this year and has his hands full. The other the Camp Curry Dining Room meeting the day, the burro that carries the lunches de- Yosemite Lodge team. The three other teams cided that he would stay at homefor the day. comprising the league include the Curry Grill, defending champions, Curry Kitchen, After a little pushing, pulling and coaxing, he changed his mind and thought maybe a and The Ahwahnee. The league is open to privilege card hold- picnic would help him pass the time away. ers and anyone working in units outside the The bm’ros were all brought in to the Val- above mentioned may sign up with any of ley by truck--all but one! Shaggy, one of the the five teams but after affiliating, cannot older hands, refuses to travel with the rest switch. and remains with the horses, apparently be- The champion Grill team will be skip- lieving he is a full fledged horse. He stays ;.L pored by their new manager, Bob Minerich with the horses all winter at the ranch and -% while the Ahwahneeteam will depend on the comes over the trail with them in the spring. strong right arm of pitcher, managdr and MORAL:Don’t be discouraged just because umpire baiter Chef Fred Pierson. Red Woel- you look like a jackass. bing has lined up a formidable team at the If anyone has an icebox to be moved to a Lodge with Jules Ashworth as his mainstay different place, just call "Moge" Morris or pitcher. The veteran battery combination of -:j Helmer Torgenson. They just finished pack- Bob Johnson pitching and Bob Patton catching a huge one to Merced Lake where it will ing will form the nucleus of the Dining Room keep the trout cool caught in that area. After club while time Curry Kitchen team looms up three days of pushing, pulling and heaving as the dark horse with a bevy of potent ma- around the switchbacks, any passerby could :’Ji terial. have bought the box at a bargain price. Games will start at 2:30 every afternoon ¯ii The Merced-Mariposa Stock Association except Tuesday and admission is free. held the final judging of its annual trail ride Volleyball for Girls at the stables last Sunday. There were some We would like to organize a league for fine horses entered and the judging Wasdiffi- girls volleyball to be played at the school cult. The local horse lovers were in paradise grounds in the afternoon. Anyone interested with so many splendid saddle animals to ad- see Harry Brownson and plans will be corn: mire. pleted. COMMENTOF THE WEEK: "Mister, can I have another horse? This one bounces." DANTIBO GOLF VICTOR RECI-IARGES FROM THE GARAGE The Y.T.S. fashion plate, Charlie Dantibo, The summerseason finds all of us bolt and won the recent blind bogey golf tournament nutcrackers in full swing with the parts fly- at Wawona.For this accomplishment he was ing. Whetherit’s a lack of air in tires or loss awarded a fine pair of golf shoes. Ed Miller, of power--we fix ’em! of Time Ahwahnee,was second, and is richer Our crew of mechanics includes Low Win- by three golf balls. Charley Proctor had a terburn, Bog Babcock, Floyd Mille, Frank low net score of 70 and Ken Williams, a low Diaz, Hal Halleson and Wayne Pclkey. In gross of 74. our tire section we have Frank Cuh, er, Cecil Everett Edwards, Wawonapro, is planning Pelkey and Fred Peterson. future tournaments and hopes more of the Amongthe current events--one of the boys Valley divot diggers will participate. was really trying to climb a mountain with our tow truck. Seems a camper wanted to get into the back country to camp. So--a broken FORSALE--Three pairs ski boots. Size 6,/2 axle. Moral, do your back country camping --7~/.,, and 9 for $17, $20, and $30 respective- on foot. Too, Joe Meredith went on a service ly. Also pair 6’6’ skis with poles, $20. One call to Arch Rock. If you want a Lincoln pr. ladies White Stag sld pants, size 16 for Zephyr "fired up," ask Joe about it! $2. Call Fred Smith at 107W. i THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

N.P.S. NOTES Sprinkel at 1374, 27th Ave in San Francisco. "Dad" celebrated his 75th birthday on June The numerous friends of Dr. Francois E. 24th. The Sprinkels have had some illness in Matthes, authority on the geologic history of their ow~7family during the past year, since Yosemite, were saddened this week by his Russell, formerly chief clerk for the NPS passing on Monday, June 21st. It was Dr. in Yosemite, suffered a slight stroke last win- Matthes who settled the long controversy ter but is now able to resume his work with over what caused the formation of Yosemite the Civil Service Commission in San Fran- Valley, and his Geological Survey Profes- cisco. Their two attractive daughters Norma sional Paper 160 with its profuse illustra- Jean and Elaine are prominent in school af- tions and excellent maps has been accepted fairs, Elaine having sung a soprano solo by scientists as undisputed proof of the gla- "Through the Years" at her high school cial theory. graduation to an audience of 1200. Matthes has an amazing series of publica- tions and topographic maps to his credit but he was more than a famous geologist. I-Ie was Good news to many friends of Ruthe Cros- known by many as a great outdoorslnan, by and Mike Manahan, is that Ruthe is wear- good hiker and camper, and a sincere friend. ing a diamond and the happy couple is plan- His deep appreciation of the mountains is ning a wedding to take place this fall. The evidenced m every paragraph of his fine two were in Yosemite not so very long ago descriptive writings. on a brief trip, and it is surmised that they Some years ago Jim Cole, formerly of the came back to the place where Mike first met Yosemitenaturalist staff, had the rare privi- Ruthe in order to become engaged. lege of assisting Dr. Matthes in a reconnai- Ruthe’s charm and genial personality made sance of the northern part of Yosemite Nat- her a popular member of the younger set ional Park for evidences of ancient glaciers. when she lived here and worked for Western Jim described how one evening en route back Union. Mike managed the NPS equipment to camp they became lost. As darkness was warehouse, and served as Scoutmaster on the about to descend upon them, Dr. Matthes side. He has a promising career ahead of him calmly suggested they sit down and light a in the reai estate and insurance business in fire and spend the night. Within a few min- Los Angeles. utes, the fire was built and Dr. Matthes had pulled a copy of the Readers Digest from his pocket and was seated comfortably reading SOCIAL CLUB OPEN HOUSE an article. Tuesday, June 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. and again from 8 to 9:30 p.m. is the time set for Open Ruby Thomas, popular NPS stenographer, House in the Barn, employees’ club located is leaving Yosemite soon to accept a position in the rear of the CampCurry Garage. Dur- with the Army Corps of Engineers at An- ing these hours all personnel are invited to chorage, Alaska. She will fly from Great drop in and listen to the music furnished by Falls, Montana by Army Transport plane as talented employees and to get acquainted soon as she receives definite orders. with the staff at the recreation club. A recent visitor to Yosemite was Mr. Herb The summer schedule of activities is not Evison, Chief of Information of the National complete at this time, but it will include folk Park Service, Washington, D.C. Mr. Evison’s dancing to be held regularly every Monday principal concern is in seeing that visitors to night. Other activities which may be enjoyed Yosemite, and those who plan to make lhe at the Barn are ping pong, bridge, modern trip to the park, have adequate information- dancing and jitterbugging, etc. al material and maps. Mr. Evison had never The Barn will be open from 10 to 12 a.m,, before had the privilege of seeing Yosemite 2 to 5 p,m. and 8 to 11 p.m. daily throughout when the waterfalls were at their best and the summer months. moonlight flooded the Valley at night. $ $ $ FOR SALE~A22’ Mainliner Trailer, Well Word has been received that "Dad" Beck- equipped and in good shape. Contact Mr, er is ill at the home of his daughter, Norma Green at Camp 6. --- =------II YOSEMITESENTINEL YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK SATURDAY,JULY 17, 1948

MOONLIGHT DANCE at THE AHWAHNEE V.F.W. DRIVE SUCCESS Yosemite Valley Post No. 9657, Veterans One dollar, paper or silver, will admit you of Foreign Wars, of the United States, wishes and your best gal to the ’49er dance at The to take this opportunity to thank all in Yo- Ahwahneetennis courts come next full moon semite who so generously contributed to the which will be next Tuesday, July 20. Manyof recent Northwest flood relief drive. the Valley’s best brains and ablest hands are With the fine cooperation of the Yosemite hard at work getting ready for a good set- Post No. 258, American Legion, Yosemite ring, good music, good refreshments and good i was able to go over the top with flying col- entertainment. (Sounds like a good deal). ors. Wehear, too, that some of the gals are hard All clothing and food donations collected at work fixing up their cotton skirts and by the two organizations were taken direct fluffy blouses, bows and ribbons ~ to say to V.F.W. headquarters in San Francisco, on nothing of the Valley’s swains waxing and June 14, by Elmer L. Stevens, V.F.W. Com- twirling their mustachios. This is the first mander and Robert McIntyre, American Le- time in a long while that a dance has been gion Commanderand were delivered direct given on The Ahwahneecourts, and as long to the flood area from that point, cash do- as the moon comes through with its sched- nations were mailed direct through National uled "full and mellow," it’s a cinch for a Headquarters. good evening. (Note~Add twenty cents for Yosemite’s total contributions were as fol- tax to that one dollar, paper or silver). lows; Cash $359.10, Clothing 2000 pounds and about 600 pounds of canned food. AHWAHNEE NOTES Newcomersto the tasks of making the big YOSEMITE THESPIANS Ahwahnee a smooth operation are William Byers, Paul Clark, Henry Drewes, Alan Gay, Each Tuesday at 9 p.m., the Yosemite Play- ers, Yosemite’s newly formed drama club, Ruth Gross and David Johnson. If you’re strolli~]g around the grounds and meet in the Foyer Lounge of The Ahwahnee. Although permanent officers have not been hear a tune come floating up from the deep chosen, the group is now presided over by grass or out of an azalea bush, it will probably be from the thro~lts of some of the "540 Joe Meredith, with Lois McMi]lan acting as secretary. Plans are beeing formulated for a Boys," those specializers in "Cigareets, Bad liquor and Wild, Wild Women, who have future show built around an original script written by Bill Forsberg entitled "Ah, Val- joined Dale Devine’s morning groundsmen’s ley." Membersof the organization feel that crew, there are many employees who would be in- One of our desk clerks has the knack of terested in the activities of the club and any- making the most sensational barbecue sauce, one interested in acting, writing, costuming, which is used in great quantities at the river’s edge steak bakes. Trouble is, he’s one of publicity or any phase of Thespian activity is urged to attend a i’egular Tuesday meet- those cooks who just pours in all sorts of in- ing. During the season, the group plans to gredients until it tastes good to him. He can’t give out the recipe because he hasn’t spend some time on the study of outstanding plays and other projects in which the mem- any idea how much of what goes into this bers are interested. lush sauce. THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

We have no band. We have no movie. We have no ice cream. Wehave no grill. Please Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. have pity on Mountain Top employees. Any- EDITORIAL STAFF one donating will be liberally awarded. They Dete Oliver Florence Scribner may have all the peanuts we cannot sell--or Art Bauman Joe Meredith better--a crown of manzanita. John Fitzgerald Instead of wickedly cutting the eyes from Ken English Ralph Anderson helpless potatoes, Harry Johnson is now ar- Circulation Manager Florence Morris ranging pretty pictures on salad plates to Superwsor Harold Ouimet tempt the epicurian appetites of "Our Trav- Editor Henry Berrey eling Public." From now on, all Glacier employees should "HImGLACIER" keep Thursday evening open. Social affairs Mickey Butner played Royal Host to a are brewing. First affair scheduled for July group of thirty young people from tile Val- ]5~Time 8: 30~Place, ballroom~Instigators, ley on 5uly 4. The "Wreck Room," appro- Cafeteria crew and everyone is invited. priately decorated with Christmas colors and Weall like you, George Parker, but just pine, lent itself admirably to the occasion. occasionally could we have fried mush, or Mrs, Remington, in a new I. Magnin crea- French toast or perhaps hotcakes? Weare so tion, chaperoned the party. weary of those placid, smiling-eyed double If better and bigger firefalls can be built, eggs which leer at us from their aluminum Don Sherwood can build them. In mighty beds every, every morning. tones, heard above the roar of three waterfalls and ]600 campers, at nine thirty each SENTINEL STAFF DINES AT G. P. evening he shouts; "Hello, CampCurry." The reveberations are causing many rock slides. Twelve members of the Sentinel Staff and Our two competent engineers, Jack Rob- other interested individuals had dinner at the Glacier Point Hotel last Wednesday erts and Oscar Kar]sen are very agreeable night. This was the first mecting for more about fixing everything from platters to lad- th,~n a year and plans were discussed to ders, from locks to clocks. Magnifying glass in right hand, and "Wild make the paper more interesting for its many Flowers of Yosemite" in the other, Hugh readers. Williamson, our desk clerk, tracks to their llidden lairs, the elusive flora, and silently EMPLOYEE SOFTBALL LEAGUE revels in their beauty. After one and one half rounds of play Bob The peripatetic Claire Pliillips, after walk- Minerich’s Curry Grill team is at the top of ing miles from postcard racks to stationery, the Employee Softball League with 3 teams to redwood tables, dons her sturdy boots and tied for second while the Dining Roomwait- sets out on a three mile hike--refreshed. Be- ers who are valiantly holding up the rest of ing a ~ormer memberof the Adirondack Club the league are not out of the race by any certainly has advantages. means. Just to prove it, they rose up to smite If you see a doodle bug skimming up the down the leaders, 5-4, behind the steady 5- hill, it will be AdamFourroux and his little hit pitching of Bob Johnson who, this past Crossley. Wind it up once and it runs for year, was a membm’of the California Bears’ 360 miles, or so wc’ve heard. pitching staff. At the invitation of Florence Scribner, a These games are played every afternoon number of employees gathered in the ball room Saturday evening and thoroughly en- except Tuesday on the school grounds. joyed two lucious x~?t atermelons. Merle Bak- Team Standings er, the clown of the Point, was in his usual Team WonLost Pctg, amusing role. Curry Grill 4 2 .667 WANTED--Desperately!! ! Ahwah nee Hotel 3 3 .500 One record player~in usable condition-- Curry Kitchen 3 3 .500 and a heterogeneous collection of records to Yosemite Lodge 3 3 .500 suit diversified tastes, Curry Dining Room 2 4 .333

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CAMP CURRY CAPERS STABLE RETURNS {- With the termination of a recent 1303 Hehnar Torgenson, Vernon :Morris, and housecount, a milestone has been passed in Lee K]assenn, a new hand, have left the Val- the 1948 season at CampCurry. ley stables to take over the managementof As fair warning to those who have been the Tuolmnne Meadows stables. They pack illegally parking in the restricted zone where the food, wood, etc., into Glen Aulin and buses pull in and out, the Rangers are crack- Vogelsang High Sierra Campsand, if you al- ing down and the next one to receive a ci- ready didn’t know it, have saddle animals tation will go before the Park judge. available for pleasure riding. If you get up Trout fishing is a fine sport but it seems that way, be sure to drop in and say hello. that Colleen Bisson of the Curry Pool is go- Logan Wells, guide and packer, has just ing after bigger game; she is taking a few completedthe openingcircuit of the 6-day weeks’ tuna fishing trip with her father off HighSierra Saddle Trip at the timeof this the coast of Mexico. writingand reportsa lot of coolweather. Some new developments have come about The foodis fineand the campoperators are in the nightly program at Camp Curry. In swell.May Lake was omittedon this tour addition to Maurice Anger’s orchestra and becauseof snowconditions. the Tennesseeans, the entertainment now in- %. cludes the "540" Boys, the "DiamondG Trio" Sceneon the Trail-- and the "Melody Marimbas." Wefailed in the A small,and apparentlyvery tired burro lyingin the middleof the trailwith a big last edition to mentionthat in addition to be- packon his back.One amazedbut veryde- ing Master of Ceremonies, Harry Harold termined.hiker Harter, Jr., does a little vocalizing now and pulling the lead rope and an- then. His singing certainly deserves some other hiker trying to lift, push or carry the burro to its feet. Oneof the packers from the mention. For the benefit of those new employees stables happened along at this time and of- and especially those of the younger genera- fered a little advice that soon showedresults. tion who have never ridden a bicycle built By removing some of the load from the pack, for two, Mike Berger, keeper of the Curry the burro was encouraged to stand up and Bicycle Stand, offers the experience to em- soon started downthe trail. It is a very in- ployees for the paltry sum of 60c per hour. teresting characteristic of burros to lie down For that, how can you lose? And, as Mike and refuse to move when they think they says, you get all this and courtesy, too! are overloaded We have been asked why we don’t relate The breakfast rides have started again, and are very popular with the guests. The horses some of the stories told by guests in their are taken to the Curry Hitchrack at 7’.30 a.m. sincere intention to orient themselves on tim where they are introduced to the guests. On Valley; but we dolft think it would be fair the last breakfast ride morning one of the to tell of the average guest’s unfamiliarity ¯ guests came dashing up, still groggy with with Yosemite Valley’s points of interest. sleep, and said, "My Gosh, what an hour to And after all, what’s funny about perfectly get up for breakfast! Next time I’m going on natural questions such as "Where do they light up the waterfall?" or "Which is Glacier the dinner rides!" Domeand which is Halt’ Point?" SPECIAL NOTICE TENNIS TOURNAMENT CANCELLED The Yosemite Credit Union will move into The plansannounced in the lastSentinel a new office at the northeast corner of the for a husbandand wife tennistom’nament Lost Arrow Studio by Saturday, July 17, ac- have gone astray..They went astray main- cording to George Bailey, Treasurer. The ly because there weren’t any entrants--or entrance is to be between the Lost Arrow and not enough to make up a tournament. To the Best’s Studio. George will be there every three or four couples who indicated that they day Mondaythrough Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. wanted to enter, promoter Henry Berrey of- to carry on a sizable business for the benefit fers his apologies and regrets. of local residents, THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

N.P,S. NOTES but Mrs. Boyd Fredrick. They were married on July l0 in San Carlos and have set up A good party was held at the Ranger’s Club housekeeping in a trailer in Camp6. last week as a get-together of all rangers, Helen Satterstrom has succumbed to the naturalists and their wives and an opportun- lure of motion picture photography and has ity to get acquainted with each other and purchased a 8 mmcamera. Her first effort with the N,P.S. staff. Amongthose present was a great success. were Ranger and Mrs. Stanley McComasand Parking at the General Office has become Ranger and Mrs. Norman B. Herkenham, more orderly since a white line was painted both formerly of Shasta Recreation Area and in front of the sheds. Speaking of being or- now on the permanent Yosemite ranger derly, the old office really shines since the force. Whitfield brothers, Keith and Stanley, have Twosons of Newton B. Drury, Director of gone to work. They have given the exterior the National Park Service, are employed this and interior a minute going over. year in the WawonaBlister Rust Camp. The Naomi Daugherty, late of the Desert Inn, two boys, Hugh W. and Newton B. Jr., came Palm Springs, where she secretaried for with their friends Barry Brinford and Wal- Manager Earl Coffmann, has joined Carol ter R. Cannon, of Glencoe, Illinois, to go to Thompson and Florence Morris in keeping work among Yoscmite’s sugar pines. the tour trade going in the Traffic Depart- Dixon Freeland, son of Superintendent ment. Elsie Elliott, recently retired, now de- Freeland, Shenandoah National Park, and votes her time to tending her home on Richard Russell, son of Superintendent Carl wheels. Russell, are both working at a blister rust Dana Morgenson found out that a skunk camp near Westfall Ranger Station on the can "skunk" very early in life while admir- Sierra National Forest. Phi]lip Persons, son ing the tiny cat at neighbor Brown’s house. of Chief Clerk Clarence Persons, Region Four One of the best informed Valley tour es- office and Bill Godfrey formerly of Yosemite corts is Stewart Campbell, of the clean up are working on blister rust at Crane Flat. gang. Stewart gives the Valley tourists a Merle Anderson, son of Ranger Cliff Ander- thorough indoctrination on everything en- son, formerly of Yosemite is working at Wa- countered. wona on blister rust. :Meredith Glenn, son of Field Auditor Marlow Glenn, is working at the N.P.S. storehouse m Yosemite Valley. ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT EMPLOYEES The Yosemite School of Field Natural His- tory is nowin session, the first time since the The Association of Student Employees is war. Students from many parts of the coun- again organized and functioning under the try are here for the 7-week intensive train- leadership of Bob Patten, president, and Jus- ing course in nature interpretation. tine Clapp, secretary. The council is com- In addition to intensive training in Nation- posed of 12 members representing the vari- al Parle objectives and practical demonstra-" ous units throughout the valley. They meet tions of nature guide work in Yosemite Val- once a week with Mr Ouimet, Mr. Hall and ley, the group will make a 7-day high coun- the counselors to discuss plans and suggest try trip from Tuolumne Meadows to Vogel- ways to make the summer sojourn of the em- sang and ascend Mt. Lyell under the guid- ployees a pleasant one. The ball games, the ance of Ranger Naturalist Carl Sharsmith. free employee swims, the recreation hall and The Field School will close its program for the laundromats were all an outgrowth of this year with a picnic for school and staff suggestions that originated with the em- on August 13. ployee council. At the first meeting, it was proposed and AROUND THE GENERAL OFFICE adopted that a suggestion box be placed in As far as we know, the first fawn of the each represented unit where employees season appeared last Monday. It was a tiny could hand in ideas which will be evaluated fellow (?) and could take only three or four by a committee and voted on by the council, steps at a time and then fell in an angular the best on each week to be awarded com- heap. plimentary dinners for two at The Ahwah- Pat Woodrow is no longer Pat Woodrow nc~e. aa~,~,~ ¯ ¯

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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK SATURDAY,JULY 31, 1948

"HI" GLACIER cous cawing and even little Miekey Mouse peers from behind adoor as Ken McDonald, Marty Britton made a quick trip to Palo our genial manager, begins his "Music from Alto recently to become acquainted with his the Masters" on the old golden oak piano. He little daughter, Penelope, known as "Penny" serves a varied musical rnenu, ranging thru to the Brittons. nations, styles and centuries and makes the Sorry were we to lose Merle Baker, who end of our busy days a soothing symphony. is now listed on The Ahwahneestaff. Bertha Baer and her committee deserve BLURBS BY BOB BURGESS reams of praise for their untiring efforts in .: making the recent Barn Dance such a suc- If you’re an OgdenNash fan drop in at the cess. Ingenuity in costuming ran rampant, Village Store~we have something that will inhibitions were forgotten, and the rafters make you chuckle; if you like good candy rang with "Birdie in the Center and Seven ~drop in anyway. Recently a rather pro.vo- Hands Round, Caw! Caw! Caw!" Punch was cative new brand name appeared on the ta- served, ice cream (donated by friends) was bles, and now there ~s a whole counter full appreciated, and it was an evening filled with of candies offering tasty testimony that our joy and merriment. friend Nash used more than his share of po- "How doth the little busy bee improve etic license when he claimed that "No Mc- each shining hour?" Ask Ralph Hein who Tavish was ever lavish." treads the night watches so stealthily, I-Iis According to the latest nose count around bees, back in Missouri, are even now culling the place, there are some better than thirty a college education, or rather honey, from new faces in the various departments of the the unsuspecting flowers. Ralph also con- store this summer. All of which means that siders himself an authority on Redwoods. some of the familiar ones are even more con- Dennis McElrath, John Osgood, Bob Kora- spicuous by their absence. Amongthe mms- vic, Jerry Fraley and Florence Scribner went ing are Martha Michaelis, formerly of the to Tuolunme MeadowsSunday, enjoyed a de- drug department, and Jack Danley, the ge- licious luncheon there and also the hospitali- nial greengrocer. Martha became the bride ty of Mr. and Mrs. Brown, then on to Tioga of Roy Cavins, Tuolumne Store manager, on Pass entrance~delightful, devastating vis- July 15 in Reno and is now assisting Roy in tas~tl~en hack to G.P. in time for dinner. management of the high country emporium. They are an enterprising group~the em- "Pop" Danley terminated his services in the ployees at Tuolumne Meadows~putting on a grocery department on the 16th and is now two-part show on Sunday evening. First working on Maintenance. half was a group of vaudeville numbers, the Many of last Sunday’s shoppers probably last, a three act play produced and directed thought the long-expected had finally hap- by Marjorie Brown and Larry Gih’oy. pened when they saw curls of blue smoke The Alpha and Omegaof the housekeeping spiralling up and hem’d the cracMe and sput- department, better known as Alta and 1)clta, ter of flames around Ed Conrad’s check hie to greener pastures on days oil’. Into best stand. However, a broken bottle of bleach, bib and tucker they scramble, to dine where running into the cash register’s electrical out- silver gleams and tab]ecloths are of damask. let, was to blame, rather than too manyrapid The bears become docile, jays cease rau- fire transactions. r,.

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STABLE PICKUPS Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. Fred Iverson, guide and class instructor, EDITORIAL STAFF has written two songs which have been pub- Dete Oliver Florence Scribner lished by Hollywood publishers. The titles Art Bauman Joe Meredith are, "We Made Love" and "Maybe You Don’t John Fitzgera]’d Know All You Care to Know." Underground Ken English Ralph Anderson operations are under way to get the Diamond Circulation Manager Florence Morris "G" trio to sing them on the program at Supervisor Harold Ouimet Camp Curry. The songs have been sung at Ed itor Henry Berrey some of the races and rodeos around the country. CAMP CURRY CAPERS Skceter Lewa]len, i’ormer boss of the stables, dropped in to say "hello" and renew old Camp CmTyhas settled down to "normal- acquaintances recently and was chaperoned ey" for at this time of year there is neither by his two daughters, They were greeted at the adjustments of opemng nor the changes the stables by Sally Knowles Plumb, who that come with closing. was in charge of burro p~cnics when tlmy As is the custom, Bob Fram, porter, was were young enough to be steady customers. presented with a cake and the whole dining Sally and Bob Plumb were in the Valley over room staff sang "Happy Birthday," etc., in the Fourth of July and Sally was drafted to his honor. It was all fine except that Bob work for the rush. won’t celebrate his birthday until some time This incident happened some time ago but next February. might prevent another such occurrence by The Beach Party of the year was spon- relating it: sored by the Grill recently in the form of a The packers were loading their pack ani- Hawaiian Luau. The boys wore bathing mals in preparation for a trip to Mcrced Lake suits and the girls donned sarongs. It has and had already saddled the horses they been related by a secret source that Mary were going to ride and tied them to the hitch Leatherman was very indignant that the 100 rail. As usual, there were quite a few on- pound roast pig, served as the main course, lookers standing around getting too close to weighed more than she did. the mules and horses. Repeated warnings Events are occuring daily with standouts failed to do any good, and one of the boys in the masses of people visiting CampCurry kept coming up behind the animals, petting but those that stuck in our minds are: The them. He approached behind one of the sad- night Ennis Callaway called "Hello, Glacier," dle horses and frightened it. The horse the initial words in calling the Firefall, and Mcked and struck the boy in the chest, in the hush that ’followed, the very faint knocking the wind out of him. His father was "Hello, Camp Curry" was heard. But one alarmed and immediately insisted that his lady in the crowd couldlft make out the son hadn’t even been close to the horse. Jess words from Glacier Point and whispered to Rust, boss of the stables, came back with the her companion, "What are they saying up answer, "He must have been close. That there?" Whereupon, some wit in the crowd horse’s legs are only four or five feet long!" nearby yelled out in explanation of the wo- Luckily, this person only had the wind mmfs query, "He hasn’t got any matches." knocked out of him and wasn’t seriously Then we were recently told of a guest, who, hurt. Moral of this story~Remember a horse when checking out with the cashier Pat Grif- is like the black market--The head is only fin at the desk, asked her if he should give a front. The "kick-in" is around the back! her the key to his wmated cabin or, "drop it in the mail box like it said on the key." FULL MOON FORMAL DAILY CATHOLIC MASSES August 19, the date of the next full moon, Masses are now held daily at the Old Vil- At Glacier Point. Sponsored by the Student lage Chapel at 7:30 a.m., Monday through Employee Council--Justine C]app, Bob Pat- Saturday, according to Father Eberhardt. ten, Marcia Whitaker, Harry Bronson, Leah THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

Spitzmesser, Milton Baker, JoNorien Carl- light horseback rides and several beach par- .!:-,: son. Refreshments by Glacier Point Hotel. The formal dance is on the way to becom- ties. Jim Dimitri has been responsible for ing a Yosemite tradition with several very organizing our Sunday evening record con- :ilisuccessful formals m past seasons and with certs that have been enjoyed by guests and plans for another dance as of the above date. employees alike. While we are are having our fun, Charlotte Ewing is having her problems trying to keep the guests’ children enter- AHWAHNEE NOTES taincd. Bill Beyers, who gives a mean haircut, has Gladys Mce has left us due to the expected taken over operations at The Ahwahneebar- arrival of a wee Mee. Lee Damronis pinch- ber shop. Bill says he’s ready to take on all hitting in her place while acting as the bar- comers between 9 a.rn. and 6 p.m., daily ex- tender also. cept Sundays, We were all glad to see Miss Earls back Hugh MerritL the quiet blond x~ho’s been :’i. this year as head of our efficient housekeep- ,.,) "dishing them out" at the Diggings, has a ing staff!. hidden talent that most people don’t know By the way, if you haven’t been out for about. It seems that Hugh is quite artistic. dinner yet, you should plan a trip soon, All His specialty is leather work so he’s gone to our guests tell us that our food is of the best San Francisco to work with a contractor. His --and the guest is always right! job will be to install leather dinettes in a Everett Edwards and Ted Hilbourn are in series of new homes that are under construc- the golf shop again this year, sympathizing tion. with y.ou about "how deep is the rough" as A recent letter from John and tIazel Marsh they sell you a box of new balls. tells us that he’s now working for the Crane Company in San Francisco. John, who lmld down the Chief Clerk position, will probab- AROUND THE GENERAL OFFICE ly drop in to see us this winter since¯ he’s a Up at Wawonathis past ~eek has been Ed terrific skating enthusiast. Cremen of the Accounting Dept. Rumor \ One of the girls in the Gift Shop asked a customer if she could help her. The customer has it, or course, that this visit is official business but those in the knowclaim it’s the replied that yes, she could, and asked for standard rest cure for worn out accountants. something or other. Our girl started oil! to Also aI \Vawona, but just for a day of sun- get the desired item, stopped short in her ::7 shine and a change in eating places, last Sun- tracks, looked at the customer and said, day were Helen Embroden, Kim Tucker, "Pardon me, but has anyone ever told you Carol Thompson and Virginia Spencer. To- that you talk just like Molly of Fibber Mc- ward ]ate afternoon some people’s sunshine Gee and Molly?" "I guess so," said the cus- was being taken behind tiny pines five feet tomer. The clerk went on, "Have they ever m diameter. Tans are surely pink this year. told you that you look like her, too?" In the middle of the congestion stirred up "Could be," said the guest. The clerk thought by the "540 Boys" at that very fine moonlight a while, and finally asked, "ARE you?" dance last Tuesday were many of the office "Could be," said the customer, and she was. employees. Sorry no names, too dark--late Fibber was along, too! moon you know. New at The Ahwahnee are Ralph Belmain, Friday the 16th was cake-cutting day for Forest M. Fulto~n, Jr., Priscilla Hastings, Dave Fern Ackerson of Paymasters. Fern celebrat- Laux, Jr,, Frieda Newton, Arthur Payne, ed her "scrumteenth" with a dinner at The Dorothy Puckett, Albert Rodnmn, Victor tX.bwahneewith plenty of assistance from her Soloranzo, Daniel Sullivan, Victor Selman, sister Evelyn, Betty Corkille, Gloria Glei- and Andy Scarbrough, forst, and Carol Thompson. The appropriate vocal selection was rendered in 23-part har- PUTTING AROUND WAWONA mony by the famous Ahwahnee Meistersing- Life at Wawonais proving far from dull ors, masquerading as waiters, waitresses and for the employees. Under the sponsorship of busboys tuned in by choirmaster Karl ~un- Joe Rothman, out" chef, we have had rnoon- son.

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N,P.S, NEWS Fie Sedergren, Bertha Thede, Mamie Mc- Intyre, Bona May McHenry, Grace Robinson Mrs. Elizabeth Meyers, a charming near and Kay Evans, known amongst themselves neighbor who has lived many years on her as the O.L.H.C. (Old Ladies Hiking Club), ranch at Big Meadows and has a host of returned last week froma hiking trip to May h’iends in the Park, celebrated her eighty- Lake and Glen Aulin, taking in Waterwheel second birthday Sunday by taking a trip with Falls etc. At Glen Aulin they joined AI, Hel- her son Horace to Glacier Point. en and Gaff Glass. It was exactly sixty-five years ago to the They found the food so good at Glen Aulin day that Mrs. Meyers, then newly arrived that someone suggested the happy diners from Ireland, came to Yosemite to go to work sing a song of appreciation to the excellent as a maid for her uncle James McCauley cook, Mrs. Killifer. The canvas literally who operated the Mountain -House, the same flapped with the resounding vibrations of building now used as a cafeteria at Glacier "She’s a jolly good cook, etc." Then a long Point. silence! Instead of seeing Mrs. Killifer’s smil- Art Holmes is enjoying a visit h’om his ing face at~pear, Mr. Killifer came in to ex- mother while Dorothy is making a trip with plainthat his wife couldn’t acknowledge this Art’s sister. Mrs. Holmes is a charming per- expressionof appreciation,since she was son, well known to many residents of the takinga showerat the time.It was about Valley. the onlytime ell the day when she could take Recent visitors on business in Yosemite a shower. were Director of the National Park Service, For Sale NEW Recordio (radio-phono- Newton B. Drury; Supervisor of Concessions graph-recordmaker), tab]e model. Contact O. G, Taylor, one time Park Engineer of Yo- EuniceJones at Govt.Center, phone 22M. semite; Marshall H. Jones, Consultant; Ben Thompson,Special Assistant to the Director, previously a Yosemite employee; and Bob SOFTBALL SORTIES Ludden, Park Planner, all from Washington, The regular softball schedule comes to an D.C. A few days previously, Bill Carnes and end this Friday, July 30, and the play offs Thos. A. Woodsof the Division of Develop- start immediately with the team finishing merit, Directors Office, paid Yosemitea visit. first playing the third place team. The second Others from the Region Four office of the and fourth place teams play next. They each NPS included Herb Mater, Associate Region- play a thirdgame series. Thenthe winners al Director; A1 Kuehl, Landscape Architec- meet to decide the championship. The race ture; and Lowell Sumner, Region Four Bi- is wide open at present and no team can be oligist, and Don G. Yeager, Regional Natu- counted out. ralist. The last three participated in the in- Team Standings~ WonLost Pctg. struction offered to the Yosemite School of Yosemite Lodge 7 4 .636 Field Natural History. Curry Grill 7 4 .636 Office workers in Yosemite Valley have Ahwahnee 5 5 .500 been looking longingly toward the high Curry Main Kitchen 4 6 .400 country above the rim as more and more re- Curry Dining Room 3 7 .300 ports come in from their hiking friends lucky enough to streich their legs on the trails EMPLOYEE SHOW near timber line. Saturday, August 7, 8:30 p.m. at the Old Last week Marge Kennedy, voiceless for Village Pavilion. The show "Ah Valley," The days at the Museum,found her vocal, chords show written and directed by Bill Forsberg. in Bloody Canyon while on a strenuous all- Variety acts directed by Alice Leatherman day hike with Carl Sharsmith and 43 other and publicity by Tom Sykes and Bob Hiller, outdoc~r enthusiasts. The group reported ex- traordinary displays of wildflowers along the trail down to Walker Lake where they One of the latest to join the ranks of the were met by a motor caravan organized for "Wee-hour Walkers of Yosenlite" is Marsh- that purpose. Under the leadership of Rang- all Sthnson who did his first few miles early er Naturalist Carl Sharsmith, an interesting Monday morning with six pounds, three oz program of hikes and caravans has been proof the Stimson family. All the office gang grammcd at Tuolumne Meadows this year. ,~end their congL’ats to Doris and Marsh. ~J i¢

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VILLAGE STORE CRACKER BARREL CAMP CURRY CAPERS For a while it looked as though we were The Curry front office had a beach party going to have a real story for you this issue last Tuesday at which Mr: and Mrs. Wright, ~a]l about bulldozers and big doin’s in the meadowadjacent to Ye Olde Village Store~ Mr. and Mrs. Hall, Mr. Doucette, Ruth Blair, but the deal petered out before press time. Edna Berkland, William Conrad and most of the front office personnel were in attendance. ’Twould have been welcome news to the har- Speaking of beach parties, we apologize for ried victims of the local parking problem, failing to mention that Ruth Blair and her too, since there was some talk of the pro- maid force staged a successful down-by-the, :ject’s possible completion in time to accom- river affair ~’ecently. ¯ modate the Labor Day traffic. However, the ’dozers have disappeared from our meadow It has been a big question among the help leaving a nice big hole in place of what might at Curry--and especially among the porter have been the biggest improvement in the force--as to why Ennis Calloway so consist- past twenty years. The reason for the work ent]y wears that snappy brown hat. The stoppage? Shortages, we were told. It seems mystery has been solved--some time ago Cal that "they" haven’t got what it takes to fill lost his comb and has been so poor since he up what "they" took out--or sumpin.’ Oh can’t afford to buy another. The foregoing well, maybe you will be able to park within inforn~ation was obtained from a personal walking distance of the store next season! interview. We’ve heard of "cots" and "grass" and Dale Ellis of the porters and Bob Reppchen other quaint colloquialisms in the fruit and of the Grill have left CampCurry by way of vegetable line, but it took Gene (melt-in- the John Muir Trail to Sequoia National your-mouth) Mittelstadt to introduce us to Park. From there they are going to bask in "cants." ’Lopes possibly, but ~ever "cants." the sun at Huntington Beach. Yet that’s what the sign says; so if you hap- Sunday, August 1, Boys’ Town played to pen to be in a negative frarne of mind and a delighted co-ed employee crowd. The im- would care to express it at the breakfast portant occasion centered around the prize table, just walk in and take your pick of the boxing ring where the first in a series of nice ripe "cants" at fifteen cents a pick, bouts was presented. Since this was purely Speaking of signs, have you noticed the amateur and for exhibition, there were no festive air the major-domoof the corn stand judges. Robert Reppchen and Paul Snow has given his wares lately? Those dangling acted as referees while Norm Derby occu- pennants, which do double duty in proclaim- pied the timekeeper chair. The enthusiastic ing prices and directing the store’s traffic and well matched fighters included: Heath pattern, are beginning to look like a cross Coburn, 135 vs Jay Collins, 133; Paul Gor- betweena fiesta in Taos and a fire sale at the don, 158 vs Don Taylor, 159; Ernie Esch vs corner drugstore. Whereas this functional Nick Diez. To round out the afternoon’s en- festooning may be of some help to the way- tertainment, the 540 Boys added to the en- faring customer, it seems to present an occu- joyment by singing a few special requests, pational hazard to the peek-a-boo boys be- Those interested in participating in future hind the counter as some of the clerks have bouts can sign up with Paul Snow or Nick expressed a fear of developing an "I Spy" Diez. complex or of reaching the ead of the season with a conditioned bob and weave. And that’s the Curry news to date. THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

Valley residents and provides plenty of color and activity, with fun for all. The File De- Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. partment, incidentally, under the apt guid- EDITORIAL STAFF ance of. Pat Fredrick (recently Woodrow, you know) is doing an excellent job of re- Dete Oliver Florence Scribner cord maintenance. Contributing plenty of Art Baum~.~ Joe Meredith talent to this job are Dorothy Jones, Marilyn John Fitzgerald Bob Burgess Oakley, Dorotliy Kirk, Arden Peterson, and Ken English Ralph Anderson Circulation Manager Ann Barrett. With this crew, things are real- Florence Morris ly buzzing-- and the work too, Ann. Supervisor Harold Ouimet Editor Henry Berrey A little bit out of the General Office, but still within the family, is AmosNea], long know to Valley residents as the spark plug GENERAL OFFICE of Wawona(how’s that, Mac?) and more recently as manager of the Los Angeles Office. Pal Cupid reared his impish head this past Amosleaves shortly for Saudi Arabia. Good fortnight or so and the results have been luck on the new job, Amos! marvelous to behold. First, it was Fern Ac- Amoswill be replaced in the Los Angeles kerson of Paymasters Office wandering Office by Jerry Crowley, of Accounting. around in a pink cloud when the B.F. showed u3~ on a visit that was not entirely on a sightseeing basis. Then, lo and behold, "Mag- "AH VALLEY" A GREAT HIT gie" Taylor of Accounting floated in last Tuesday mgraing with a diamond ring on the The S.R.O sign was hung in front of the traditional finger--token of esteem and in- Old Village Pavilion for the performance of tentions from Doug Thomas. The "oh’s" and Bill Forsberg’s "Ah Valley" last Saturday the "ah’s" died down to a mild rumble by night. Satirizing everyday life in Yosemite, noontime and business struggled along. We "Ah Valley" followed the tourist through a haven’t scen this in print yet, so here goes-- series of typical adventures and misadven- Looks like the Taylors have made a clean tures in .the Valley. sweep of it. Sister Nancy also sports a dia- The first half of the show consisted of a mond on third finger, left hand--lucky man series of black outs followed by variety acts --Bob Maynard. A novel announcement (by by local people. orchestral dedication) of the Camp Curry Giving their time and talent were: Joe dance one evening, while Nancy pretended Meredith, Alice Leatherman, Bill Gunther, she was soooo mad, let the cat out of the bag. Mary Broderick, Drew Terramorse, Alice Also in the late summer romance department Marchi, Bill Martin, Marion Holmgren, Bill are Bruce Prentice of Accounting and Jean- Moody, Kim Tucker, Joe Fournier, Halleson nette Portal of Paymaster, who, according family, 540 Boys, Art Lind, Barbara Nichols, to my "square-cornered watch bird" are to Jo Anna Nix, Kay Vyn, Marguerite Radigan, be married Saturday, August 21 in the Old Ian Zellick, Stew Hoefle, Bob Maynard, Flo Village Chapel. Then around Thanksgiving Sedergren, Chuck Richards, Don Whipple, we can look for Stu Cross of the Curry Front Bob Gorman, Katheryn Clark, Kay Thomas. Office and Lenore Oehlmann of Personnel to Joe Meredith acted as MCfor the "Camp middle-aisle it. Lenore is an ex-Cal girl and Curry Show.’ Stu is taking his MAin History at Stanford, Helen Satterstrom, Helen Bradford and which should make their discussions during Virginia Perry served at the coke bar before the football season interesting if not histori- the show and during intermission. cal. Congrats to all concerned! Alex Zaepffel operated the lights. If you have any business to do with the Appreciation is expressed to the several File Department in the next few weeks, you people who cooperated so fully in helping to had better wear dark glasses. Seems as make an evening’s entertainment. A special though the local lassies are plugging the vote of thanks goes to the Maintenance crew, "Queen of the Mariposa County Fair" drive, Bob Hiller who handled the publicity, Leona by selling chances on a very fine radio--drop Green, Ruth Blair, Helen French, Gordon over and see. The fair is an old tradition with Buchanan and Dick Connett. i" THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

HI--GLACIER~ GLACIER POINT FORMAL DANCE Virtually thousands have climbed Half Blue Moonwill be the theme of the formal Dome; hundreds have scaled its precipitous dance at Glacier Point Thursday, August 19. angle at sunrise; scores have viewed the According to the co-chairman, Bob Patten moon rise from its top, but I’ll vouch not and Justine Clapp, plans for the dance are many have made the ascent, barefooted. So-- near completion and a capacity crowd of em- to John Osgood, who now graces the Hotel ployees is expected. A great deal of interest staff, belong the laurels, He’s still extracting is being shown in the corsage and bouton- granite slivers from his feet. niere making contest for girls. Twodinners The tall, blond and handsome ranger one at The Ahwahnee will be awarded the girl sees .at the Point, scattering seeds of Park who makes the winning corsage and bouton- knowledge to a hungering tourist populace niere. This traditional formal promises to be is Marvin Ward from San Jose. a gala affair and it is rightly anticipated as Mrs. Baughman, our versatile housekeep.. the "high spot" of the season. er, who can also sell postcards or salads with equanimity, is enjoying a visit from her hus- FROM HERE AND THERE band. He is pleasantly at home in a trailer An evening of serious music is planned for at the camp site. park dwellers and their friends for Monday The recent "mellowdramer," in black face, evening, August 23. The program will be staged by the busboys and those on K.P. was given by employees and will consist of both a riot. A number of local people were depicted in humorous skits and much credit is vocal and instrumental works. Featured on the concert will be a mixed due guest Larry Fraley, who arranged stage choir of twenty voices which will present a props. well varied program of choral works of out- Hot popcorn, sandwiches and punch were standing composers. dispensed by Chef Charlie. An hour of danc- This summer concert will be presented at ing followed the show aad everyone was very 9 p.m, at the School House. There will be no happy. admission charge. Mrs. Marry Britton and Penny of Palo STORK NEWS Alto are occupying a tent-bungalow at Tip- The stork has been a very busy bird Top camp until Ranger Britton completes since the last Sentinel. To the Claude Cot- his season’s work with the National Park trells was born Daniel Lynn; to the Clark Service here. Waters, Glen Michael; to the Glenn Reeses, Weare anticipating, with much pleasure, Karen; to the Nicholas Brocchinis, Linda the coming social highlight on August 19~ Marie; to the Clarence McIntoshs, Jo-Nell; to the Moonlight Sonata, or annual formal ball. the Willard Meltons, Dorothy; to the "Tex" We’ll be happy to cooperate with the com- Ihlenfeldts, a daughter--score two boys, five mittees in charge and will do everything gals. possible to make the affair as huge a success as it has been in former years. BARGAINS FOR SALE An embryo Paderewski has joined the Cafe ranks and enchanting bits of melody are 1944 Ford Jeep, house trailer. Trailer sleeps wafted through the halls. Pete Weiss plays a two. Fully equipped, Butane stove. Maybe diverse program. His repertoire is extensive seen in Camp 11. Ask ranger in charge but in the Strauss waltzes he excclls. for location, or call Ranger Van Bibber at Crane Flat. 1936 Chevrolet Coupe. Good tires and motor. Special Notice to Drcdt Registrants 450 bucks. Call O. L. Wallis, Camp19. We have been advised by the Selective ] 941 Plymouth Coupe. Call Art Holmes, 26W. Service that arrangements have been made 1940 Cadillac Sedan. Call David Curry at 88. for employees of the Park Service and the Ladies Golf Clubs, Nos. 9, 5 and 8. $5 for the Company,eligible for the draft, ’to register the set. Call 20. in Yosemite. You will be advised later of the A completely rebuilt boy’s bicycle with new date and time an official of the Selective wheels, pedals, etc., for $20. See Pete Rob- Service will be in the Valley to register you. inson or phone 9W. |’..L THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

N.P.S. NEWS ings on the recent high country trip--and be- Visiting the May Lake High Sierra Camp lieve me they were unusual! over the past weekend were Will and Mar- During this week the Field Schoolers are garet Ellis, Bill and Laverne Ellis, Sherwood taking the places of naturalists in their regu- and Ethel Spurgin, and Bill and Alma Breck- lar interpretive programs such as nature enkamp. The group reported having a won- walks, campfire programs at Camp 14, and derful time, even though the night was un- geology talks in the Museum,so giving the usually cold. staff further opportunity to appraise their Vernon Lowery, formerly a ranger in Yo- abilities. Regional Naturalist Dorr G. Yeager semite, returned to the Park with his family is again with the Class during the final week and set up camp for them in Camp14. Millie of work. and the two girls will be here for a worthwhile vacation while Vern returned to work AHWAHNEE in the Bay region. The Lowerys recently re- Yup, the summer ~s nearly over, and by i turned from Grand Canyon where they were way of commemorating the change in sea- the guests of the Lon Garrisons. sons,, a Farewell-to-Summer Dance will be Of more than special interest is the visit held at The Ahwahnee tennis courts this this week of Mr. Atwater Kent and his Friday night from 9 to 11: 30. The theme this friends Commander and Mrs. E. D. Lang- time will be of the garden party setting, with worthy. Mr. Kent is one of the most gracious colored lights, Japanese lanterns, garden fur- visitors we have ever met. From the moment niture, etc., with a good moon thrown into he arrived in the new Y. T. S. plexiglass the picture.. Dress regulations will be the limousine to have a late breakfast at The same as they are at CampCurry, and in case Ahwahnee, he showed keen interest in every- you haven’t noticed it, there’s been a definite thing about him. He is especially interested chill in the air these days so get your woolies in nature and the out-of-doors, and this un- out of mothballs. Admission will be .60 per doubtedly had something to do with his gen- person, including tax, and seeing as how it’s erous gift to the National Park Service of a Leap Year, we see no reason why the young complete sound-track color motion picture ladies shouldn’t ask bashful gentlemen who on Yosemite which is nearing completion by hesitate too long in popping the question-- Ted Phillips, former camera man for Burton "will you dance with me?"--that is. Those Holmes Travelogues. of us who went to The Ahwahnee 49’cr The morning Mr. Kent arrived he met Di- Dance last month are really looking forward rector of the NationM Parks Newton B. to another evening of fun. Drury who, with Mrs. Drury was here for the Weekend, and posed for a short motion RECREATION NOTES picture scene with Mr. Drury and Dr. Rus- As this Sentinel issue goes to press the 30 sell. game softball schedule has been completed In Case you havelft noticed, Yosemite had with Bob Minerich’s classy Grill team land- more visitors during July than any other ing on top in a very close race. month in the history of the Park. There were The Shaughnessy playoff has resulted in 3,000 more visitors this July than last year’s the Grill beating the Lodge in two straight record-breaking month. This year’s total for games while the Curry Kitchen edged The July set a new high mark of 179,519. Travel¯ Ahwahneeteam in a two out of three series over the Tioga Road is far ahead of any pre- whining the rubber game 6-5. The Grill and vious year despite the narrow winding 2] Kitchen teams are now in the final two out mile section which brings to the faces of the of three playoff series. eastern motorists every conceivable ex- Team Standings-- WonLost Pctg. ]~ression from wry humor to downright dis- Grill 8 4 .667 gust. Lodge 7 5 .583 The picnic for the Yosemite School of Ahwahnee 7 5 .583 Field Natural History held by the naturalist Kitchen 5 7 .416 staff! for the membersat Camp19 last Sun- Dining Room 3 9 .250 day evening was attended by about 75 people. One of the interesting features of the program were accounts given by various ATTENTION, KIDS! The Yosemite School members of the school of unusual happen- will reopen on September 7. Hurrah!

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Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. in the flTte~’est of its empl, oyees and local ’residents.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER4, ].948

ELTON MURPHY AWARDED YTS WINS AGAIN THOMSON SCHOLARSHIP Smart heads up baseball comes out on top The Charles Goff Thomson Scholarship was again~Bill Conrad’s Curry porters fail to awarded last week to Elton Murphy, son of break drivers one game winning streak! Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Murphy, according to On August 18, at the Grammar School ball Sterling Cramer, President of the Scholar- field the YTS drivers (North Yosemite) ship Commissmn. Elton was graduated from trampled Bill Conrad’s porters (South Yo- the M.ariposa High School this past spring semite) by the one sided score of 14-13. and plans to attend the College of Pacific in game played at 9:30 in the morning and not Stockton this fall semester. Under the terms publicized due to the limited seating capa- of the scholarship, he will receive $25.00 per city at the ball field, month during his freshman year in college. It was a ding dong battle until the last half Originated in 1934 as the Yosemite Scho- of’ the first inning when the drivers put on larship Commission, the program was the the power and scored I0 (ten) runs. It was idea of Col. C. G. Thomson, Superintendent at this stage of the game that Captain and of the Park at that time. Shortly after Col. Pitcher Bill Conrad decided to throw with Thomson’s death in 1937 the commission was his right hand. The only thing that he put renamed ill his memory. Since its inception, out up to then was his cigar. its purpose has been to provide a scholarship However, the Porter Power was not to be for students whose parents arc residents of denied and going into the final inning found Yosemite and selection is made on the basis themselves leading by three runs. of scholarship, leadership, health, personality With the drivers putting on the old col- and general aptitude. lege try in their last turn at bat, and the On the Commission at the present are: writer (YTS member) in to umpire, four S. S. Cramer, President; Homer Robinson, runs were scored, winning the game. Vice President; F. C. Alexander, Sec.-Treas.; Captain Conrad issued an official protest Members; H. Oehlmann, Mrs. Anse] Adams, on a certain play that came tip in the last in- Mrs. John Loncaric, D. E. McHenry, Emil ning when three drivers scored who, for Ernst and Dana Morgenson. some reason, had never been to bat. In all Funds to support the scholarship are fairness and with true sportsmanship at raised from benefits, such as motion pictures. stake, the umpire, who had the last word, On September l0 the color picture "Anchors made the only honest decision by denying the Aweiglf’ will be presented at the Old Village protest, Pavilion. Tickets will be sold in advance by In a statement after the game, Captain Yosemite Grammar School students. Conrad said: "I put in every ringer I could find but we just didn’t have it in us. The best Lee Foxhoven of the Accounting Dept. and team won. HmlYimnln-l]" Dick Clark, manager of the Yosemite Lodge Captain Land of the YTS said’. "We had Standard Station recently announced their the Brans all the way. How could we lose?" engagement and their plans to be married in Fresno in October. They will leave the Val- For Sale--1934 Ford coupe, $350. See Bob ley and move to Fresno where Dick has a Mills, Ahwahnee Sweet Shop. A bargain. new position with Standard, Drive it away. We can’t. THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

Glacier Point Formal. Joanna (Olga, the beautiful spy) Nix, appeared in a Victorian inspired gown made from a few yards of Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. remnants, an enormous bustle and plenty ol’ EDITORIAL STAFF hope. Merrymakers Don Huff and Bea Ed- wards gave such a hearty cheer after PUSH- Dete Oliver Florence Seribner ING their struggle buggy up to the Point Art Bauman Joe Meredith Bob Burgess that those in authority investigated them for John Fitzgerald unduly Ken English Ralph Anderson disturbing the peace. Bea claimed Circulation Manager Florence Morris her best summerformal hasn’t been the same Supervisor Harold Ouimet since, but she still speaks to Don. Editor Henry Berrey Ever since her triumphant appearance in a local dramatic effort, Marguerite Radigan, Lodge Care checker has been graciously ac- LODGE NOTES cepting major compliments. It was her first try at acting, and she showed professional The Lodge is a busy place with a capacity spMt and "oomph." Her jitterbugging after house every night. Lena Schweif]er, Chief the performance was something only the Clerk, is working on a system whereby she privileged few saw; it was more of a riot can extend tents to hold up to three families, than her stage performance. Incidentally, but as yet has reported no solution. Marguerite has the biggest and finest collec- Not only are there too many guests, but tion of earrings in the Valley. Girls take at times, a few too many bears. The other note as you go through the line. evening Bill Mitchell was marooned in his Hihner Oehlmann, Jr., is limping these tent by a large black bear which refused to days; he dived into water much too shalloxv move from his doorstep. The next door for such a tall lad. neighbor wandered over and said, "Good Faces are changing rapidly on the Lodge Evening, Mr. Mitchell" three times before staff. School is the thing these days, and al- making a bee-line for the brightly lighted though we hate to see so many going back rest room where she remained for some time to the old hard grind, we are pleased to wel- behind a locked door. come all newcomers. There is also a nightly argument between a black bear with twins and a cinnamon bear with one pampered cub. Any loud noise in the ]ate evening is a signal for everyone to CAMP CURRY pile out and watch the argument over the garbage. With Labor Day just around the corner, Claire Degan, four-foot Lodge pool mascot, CampCm’ry is ready for the last lap of this has taught herself to swim this season. Al- year’s season. most every day she gives diving exhibitions Frank McKennais leaving shortly to take in the three-foot deep water. These are en- a position with U.S. Steel. joyed by all the watchers except those who Mr. and Mrs. Howard Doucette are at Wa- wonder when, if ever, she comes up for air. wonaHotel, probably to finish out the hotel’s Wehave reports that a feud is in progress season there, between the horse "Rhumba" and Yvonne Lee Brazitis, ex-Curry porter and dining Bordegaray, lifeguard. Yvonne prides her- room captain at The Ahwahneeis now hand- self on her riding skill and was much em- ling cafeteria matters at CampCurry. barrassed to suddenly find herself sitting on Wethink a little congratulatory note is in "t%humba’s" head--while the Valley Tour order for the Curry Grill who, after a long car snapped pictures of the strange "seat." and hard but very sueeessful season came Mrs. Brown, of Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, out on top of the soft ball league this year. visited here while on a trip to see Dr. Sturm. This is the second consecutive year the Grill She left with a pocket full of pills, and the has taken the title. Although it’s still un- best wishes of those who worked with her official, Jack Hightower, Curry porter who here last spring. plays first base for the Grill, is said to have Lodge employees enjoyed themselves at the l]ad the highest batting average this year, i TttE YOSEMITESENTINEL ,5 ...... --:- CAMP 16 NEWS triously ready tents for the guests, and in the afternoons they are released to decorate the ~;’:;~ With a daily inspection of the food situa- camp’s famous beaches. tion by the bears its major attraction, Camp One fire has provided Camp16’s only ex- ::..:i 16 is coining into the season’t home stretch citement this year. A sight like last week’s ....! with flying colors. Manager R. B. McGovern bear scurrying off with an ice box, a guest ’,’.’. says, "Th]s ’ place reminds me of a circus," and two porters in hot pursuit, is not an un- ’ and none of his subordinates has had the coin n’lon One, ;. nerve to contradict him. .,. The front desk this year has been about Y.P. and C. Co. ALUMNUSIN GERMANY eqally divided between greenhorns and old- Dick Gibson, former manager of the Los timers, but the guests do not seem to have Angeles office and who returned to active suffered any more than usual. As chief clerk, duty with the ArmyAir Forces, is now help- Howie Arnold has greeted new arrivals with ing fight the "cold war" in Europe. Dick flies his usual "Do you fish?" while Ellen Hall a B-29 on the air lift into Berlin and reports cuts ~ in with some remark on the cultural that he has hauled everything from sacked value of horseback riding. It is Bert Baker’s potatoes to coal. . friendly question, "Mr. & Mrs.?" to a couple :’: of registering male guests which is con- sidered classic, however. PICKUPS AT THE STABLES Adding to the efficient confusion, have Former guide and packer A1 Kay and wife ~..: been cashiers FranMyn "Buzz" Renick and were in for a visit recently. A1 has a ranch ..... Dan Arzac, the former a Montana boy who and motel down San Diego way. He kept all );" drives a yellow convertible, and the latter the boys goggle-eyed with his fancy rope -- a straight-A St. Mary’s campuspolitico fl’om twirling and now all the ropes around the ~ Mexico City, As night auditor Tom Codding- stables have disappeared. Wesuspect there’s ,":." ton lectures to late arrivals on mountaineer- a lot of practicing going on behind the barn. .~.;. ing or on medicine, which he studies at Stan- Due to a recent shortage of pack burros, -’: ford. On week ends, John "Windy" Cameron it was necessary to press one o~ the small ": helps write accounts. mules, Agate, into pack mule work. The Under Frank Eubank, the Camp 16 stand hiker who was going to use him happened . has steadily served ice cream and pop, but to be a cook by profession He reported that one morning, while cooking breakfast, he j,, no beer, to a thirsW public, Mark Forrester :~< is a UCLApsychology major, hnd Tom An- happened to notice Agate looking at him with drews is a Denver radio-television student. a very hungry look and, wanting to keep the Bill "Haircut" Geisler is a pre-denta] stu- association as pleasant as possible, offered dent from San Jose State, while Lowell "Sad Agate a hot cake. The hot cake was good, and " Sack" Aitken only recently left Cal’s summer Agate’s appetite was good. So much so, the ROTC camp. guest found it necessary to stay in the same Others who have enlivened the otherwise same camp site for three days before he was :": obscure Housekeeping unit are porters Dan able to get any breakfast himself, Mitchell, Jerry Andrews, Ron Dearie, John With the I-Iigh Sierra Camps closing for ¯.- Pazin and Walt Emerson; and yardmen Budd the season, we would like to offer a vote of Johnson, Speed Garcelon, Butch Taylor, Bob thanks from the cowboys, and hundreds of Adams, Bambi Estes, Bob Earsley and model "dudes" who have been guests of the camps, train fan Sandy Sanders. Jim Blaine has in- To the McAuliffes at May Lake and Dot dustriously washed pots for every nice look- Higgenbotham and Margery Ellingwood; to ing female guest, age 22 or under. the Kiliefers and Pat Ward and Don Ashe of Housekeeper Hilda "Sis" Rust is at .the Glen Aulin; to "Ma" and "Pa" Johnson and head of a group of exceptionally pretty their children Annette Deweese, Stuart Rob- maids, Jean McKee, Betty Pinnell, Helen ertson and Emily Steele at Vogelsang; to the Andrew, Peg Youngstrom, Marge Williams, Browns at Tuolumne and all their hands; to the King and Queen of Merced Lake, Bill and Martha Williamson, Fay Crewes, Leah Spitz- messer and Therese Marion comprise this Edna Schmidt, assisted by Shirley Findlay year’s roster, In the mornings they indus- and A1 Allen,

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N.P.S. NEWS Have you wondered what the big truck and spray rig was doing along the Yosemite Senior Ranger Naturalist Herbert Ander- Valley meadows recently? It was a project son recently made a trip to the Audubon for spraying 24-D on the Klamath Weed, a Nature Camp near Lake Tahoe for the pur- serious pest in many parts of the northwest pose of giving illustrated lectures on "The that has invaded California and, unless it is Interdependency of Denizens of the Yosemite curbed, promises to cause considerable trou- Forests." Anderson left Yosemite on Septem- ble. The weed not Only crowds out other ber 1 to resume his position as a Bakersfield more desirable plants, but in addition leaves ] high school teacher. dead resinous stocks that result in a serious ’! For the past weeks one of the most popu- i" fire hazard. lar features of the interpretive program at Already the effects of the spray have been the Yosemite Museum has been the Indian noted, and there is every indication of suc- Demonstration held every day of the week cess wherever it was applied at 3 p.m. Lucy Telles has been contributing her time to show visitors how Indian baskets are woven, and Chief Le-me has recon- REGISTRATION for SELECTIVE SERVICE ¯ All persons who were born after August ~ structed tlie sweat house and o-chums, installed a ceremonial¯ drum log, and given 30, 1922 and before September 19, 1930 must i chants and dances of the MiwokIndians. His register under the Selective Service Act. very informal talks about Indian ways have For the convenience of the registrants in .; been appreciated by large audiences daily. Yosmite National¯ Park the following places ; Miss Virginia Meeker has started donating have been officially designated as registra- :, tion points: ... her time as a clerk-stenographer to the Yo- i semite Natural History Association for a Administration Building, Government Cen- . period of five weeks while Marge Kennedy ter--Joeseph H. Kelstrom, Registrar. is vacationing in the north country. General Office, Yosemite Park and Curry Co. --I-I. K. Ouimet, Registrar. Among the many who have hiked into the H~ High Sierra this summer were Bruce and WawonaBlister Rust Camp--Fred A. Biedle- Keith McHenryand their friend from Wash- man, Registrar. : ington, D.C., Napier Shelton. The three set Crane Flat Ranger Station--John M. Ma- honey, Registrar. :1 out from Tuolumne Meadows over the John Muir Trail, hiked to Devil Postpile and then Registration places will’ be open from Au- southward through the McGee Creek Pass gust 30 to September 18, 1948, inclusive. ’i The place given by the registrant as his I near Round Valley where they were met by car. In addition to regular back-packing residence will determine the local board .1 supplies, Napier carried sketch pads and ar- which will have jurisdiction over the regis- : ’i trant. tist materials, since he has considerable talent with the brush. Everything is being put in readiness for HOSPITAL NOTES .1 the opening of the local grammar school on The stork must have been on a three day i September 7. New flourescent lighting fi×- pass because he didn’t have but one bundle for the Valley since the last Sentinel. To the ’t tures are being installed in all of the class rooms, while the older fixtures are being Kenneth Longs, a son, Robert Terry, was used in other places. New floodlights will born on August 20. light the stage, and there are reports of new Dick Ditton surprised everyone by return- blackboards to be ready. ing to work six days after having his appen- Miss Marie Geiselhart is the new teacher dix snipped out. Must have been the expert from San Jose where she graduated from San job of the Drs. and the careful handling of Jose State Teachers College several years Judy, Brad and Mrs. Ditton. ago, She has taughi, at Carmel and Salt Lake Mrs. Russ Powell is recuperating in the City and comes to Yosemite highly recom- hospital after a whirl at surgery. mended. EmmaMullen is now on vacation in Eu- Mrs. Jane Wilder, principal, and Mrs. Lcs- rope and will visit England, France and Ger- ter Shorb will complete the teaching staff of many. Wehope she enters every interesting the grammar school. item in her little diary, YOSEMITESENTINEL YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

P~blishcd by Yose~?$tte Park and Curry Co. in the inte~’est el its employees ct~zd local residents. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK WEDNESDAY,SEPTEMBER 29, 1948

FIRE FIGHTERSBATTLE FLAMES VALIANTLY What many oldtimers believe to be the Fanned by a strong wind, the fire spread largest and most costly fire in the history of by leaps and bounds in spite of all elt’orts to Yosemite National Park was finally brought stop it. One day the fire leaped across Piute under control in the Rancheria Mountain Creek to start ~ large spot fire somedistance area a few days ago. to the east. The fire started at Pate Valley around 11 The Army at Fort Ord sent 220 men of Co. a.m. Thursday, September 9. It was possibly D, 22nd Infanh:y, 4th Division, under the caused by a smoker, at any rate it was dcl:i- leadership of Captain Ernest W. Lee. They nitely man-caused. Trail crew foreman Fin- did remarkable work in combatting the fire. ley Crowthers took his crew from Pate Val- IV[any of the men were new recruits of only ley, found a half acre fire burning on one a few months exl~erience, yet they performed side of the Tuolumne River and a one and their services like veterans of many cam- half acre fire burning on the other. With the paigns. help of three campers, and the most valiant It is impossible to tell in one short story efforts, they were able to confine the fire to the many outstanding developments, the the north side of the river at Pate Valley. superhuman efforts expended under the most No reports reached the Valley about any adverse conditions in some of the rockiest, fire until the next day whenfive fire lookouts most difficult terrain. One would have to reported smoke almost simultaneously, Joe have been in the thick of the smoke, have Williams, at Crane Flat lookout, was the first seen canyon after canyon explode with blow- to report it, the others quickly followed. Im- ups as the fire s\vept relentlessly to the tops mediately the five nearest fireguards and of the ridges, to fully appreciate what was rangers were dispatched by boat up the lake done. One oldtimer remarked after hours followed by crews from 1.he two blister rust of exhausting fire fighting: "I have fought camps, Crane Flat and Wawona. manya fire in and around Yosemite, but this The first fire camp was established on one was the MEANESTone I ever saw!" Rancheria Mountain, and a contingent of em- The area was difficult of access and the ployees from the Valley was sent in, together problem of supplying the men was great. A with forty pick-up laborers recruited by the constant stream of pack trains and trucks Forest Service at Stockton. carried them the necessary tools and sup- Noteworthy was the wonderful response plies. by everyone concerned in assisting the Nat- The greatest number of men on the fire ional Park Service during the serious crisis. at any one time was 437. The area burned Every individual and organization was an- consisted of about 15,000 acres of forest and xious to help in any way they could to con- brush-covered slopes extending west from trol the rapidly developing fire. Pate Valley. Expensive and disastrous as the Other fire camps were established as the fire proved to be, Yosemite is fortunate in increasing needs arosc. At one time there that the fire did not get into the priceless were ten fire camps operating, a situation sugar pine forests, nor burn through to the never before experienced in Yosemite. north rim of the Valley. I

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Lodge Studio. She will leave on September 30 for several weeks of enjoyment at San Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. Francisco, with concerts, plays and the opera EDITORIAL STAFF on her "to do" list and then return to the Valley for the winter. Dete Oliver Florence Scribner Art Bauman Joe Meredith Thank you for bearing with your corre- John Fitzgerald spondent from Glacier. Like Capistrano’s Ken English Ralph Anderson swallows, we shall be with you again in the Circulation Manager Florence Morris spring! Supervisor Harold Ouimet Editor Henry Berrey "BULL WHIP" LEDSON RIDES AGAIN Because all the strong young men of the "HI--GLACIER" Valley were out on the fire line when it came Past season theme song of the Studio was time to dismantle the Tuolumne Meadows "Skeleton crew, stocks depleted. We’ve car- Lodge, Maintenance found itself short of ried on undefeated." Familiar faces have much-needed help. So your editor was re- faded away~gay greetings no longer echo cruited to help. They were that desperate[ through the corridors. Scattered like aspen Putting all the tents, furniture and general ]eaves are those with whomwe worked and gear away for winter is like fitting together , played during this busy season. a great jig-saw puzzle. There’s a minimum of storage space and it takes considerable Mr. and Mrs. Hal Johnson have arrived to engineering to makeit all fit. take charge and their assisting force consists Syd Ledson, known in the Yosemite Creek of Becky and Frank Payne, Chef Hostettler, area as "Take it easy, Amigo" knows where "Rusty" Romero, Pat Collins, Nettle Clark each individual item belongs. We helped in and Tony Calabrese. the chore of stowing all the mattresses in a Viola Russell and Enid Swanson are now cubicle which was obviously too small to persuading customers to purchase post cards, hold half of them. However, assisted and en- puppies, periodicals at the Yosemite Lodge couraged by Bob Minerich and John Loncar- Studio in their customary manner. ic, we filled the room and, lo and behold, there was still room to open the door to get A gay party for the employees of Glacier out. Next came the gathering and storing of a was staged around a snapping fire recently. lot of (several thousand at least) iron beds. It was the farewell gesture to summer’s ac- "They go in there," said Lcdson, cracking his tivities. Jack Roberts, who has been stoking bull whip. "They won’t at all," we muttered our furnaces, related tall tales of his familiar inaudibly. But they did, with at least a haunt, thc salty sea. Cherry Boles, or face- quarter of an inch to spare. Every tent fly tiously called "Just a bowl of cherries" did and tent that came down was inspected tho- a charming Hawaiian number, bare-footed-- roughly, rolled just so, marked and stored so naturally. Tony and Pat gave us songs in tlmt the last one that went in comes out first their inimitable style and Scribble gave her naturally. Every cabinet and case was Bubble Dance. Topping all were delicious filled before it was tucked away. j" cakes and coffee and then as a finale, all of So let the winter winds blow and the snow us sang "Should Auld Acquaintance ." come, Brother Ledson has everything ready Ken McDonald,our host the past season, is at Tuolumnc. contemplating an extensive tour through the Scandinavian countries and England. Weex- FOR SALE ~ Man’s Schwinn New World pect to be i.uformed of his travels by colored bicycle~$35.00. post cards saying: "Having wonderful time. Set Ludwig Drums, complete--S75.00. Wish you were here." Pair Bailey Ski Boots, size 9~$20.00. Contact Bobby Eckert. Florence Scribner, as manager of the Stu- FOR SALE~NewBaldwin Spinner. $680.00. dio, has just completed a very successful sea- Cash or terms. No down payment. See son and is now employed at the Yosemite G. Adams~the Spoon. ’:5 " THE .....wo~wJ.~ .... J. E SENTI~EL

..) ,j VILLAGE STORE CRACKER BARREL journalism students in the school-bound party, someone will make something of "Col." (Ed’s note). Bob Burgess, who wrote the Ring’s suggestion about a book entitled "The "Cracker Barrel" column, has left his cash Wild Customers I Have Known" register for other parts. Bobis studying journalism and judging from his contributions STORK BUSY to ore’ little paper, will be heard from some The hospitalcorrespondent reports busy day. This is published sort of postdeparture. timesin the new arrivaldepartment. Robert There are many obvious signs of summer’s TerryLong arrivedAugust 20 for the Ken- neth Longs;Curtis Mallory Baurnan, Sep- end other than the chilly evenings and the cold mornings. Yosemite’s Big Splash could tember ] for the Art Baumans;Michael JamesC]oward, September 14, for the Dee scarcely qualify as a Little Squirt these days, G]owards;Kristin Marie Pahneri, Septem- the once rushing Merced River now has a big ber 15, for th~ AnthonyPahneris; William percentage of its bottom on top, and the mea- LarryAppling, September 21, for the Vern dows are beginning to get brown. These indications of the tag end of the season direct Applings.Glad to notea goodpredominance of youngmen in the crowd.And last, but not one’s thoughts along a where-do-we-go- from-here-boys line, and consequently a one least,to theRussell Eddys, a girl,Tissa (Yo- semiteIndian Tissa-aek) on September25. man Gallup poll (conducted at a slow walk) ,.i,} was undertaken to see what the fall and win- TAYLOR-MAYNARD NUPTIALS ter months have in store for some of the hired hands hereabout, Nancy Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. So here’s the dope on ’For Whom the Lawrence Taylor, and Bob Maynard, son of School Bell Tolls.’ San Mateo J.C. will claim Mr. and Mrs. Maynard of Los Angeles, were three of our number: Berkley Baker, Frank married by a candlelight ceremony at the Clawson, and Dick Wrcnn. Four former Vil- Old Village Chapel at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sep- lagers will ’winter’ at Cal.; Chuch Driscoll, tember 18. Ti~e bride was given in marriage Betty Luippold, and Roy Grimmare all re- by her father and was attended by her sister, turning to Berkeley, while Bob Chapman Margaret Ann as maid of honorwith Betty will report to U.C.’s Santa Barbara campus. Lou Stuart and Charlotte Ewing bridesmaids. Across the Bay from the Berkeley bunch will The groom had as his best man Bud Knud- be Bob Hiller, boning up on forestry at San sen, with Doug Thomas and his brother Francisco City College. Wally Armstrong Blanchard Maynard as ushers. and Creed Jenkins have already left our fold Tim bride wore a gown of white pique with for a bit of recreation prior to returning to a shoulder length veil and tim maid of honor U.S.C. Meanwhile, Henry Begin is flipping a gown of gold. The bridesmaids wore tur- a coin to decide between Ca] and George- quoise. Organ music for the ceremony was played town. Be it heads or tails, Hank and Aaron ¯ Seandel will pick up where they left off at by Nancy Loncaric and Virginia Adamssang. L.A, City College, while Elton Murphy will Although their honeymoon destination was begin his studies as a Phys Ed. major at Col- somewhat of a secret, it was hazarded that lege of the Pacific, and Harold Stetzenmeyer they were Carmel-bound, returns to Compton J.C, Incidentally, your IN THE MAIL s: Cracker Barrel correspondent will be heading for "Show-Me"territory to learn a little We had a note from ex-curio warehouse- something about the news as sloe should be man A1 Babb who is now with the TexTan Leather Co. in Los Angeles. A] reports that writ, Well, it’s been an interesting summer, and during one of the unaccountably warm days there recently, he went home and turned on our own Passing Parade here at the Village Store has varied enough to make any Nesbitt his television set (the leather business must be good!) and on the screen, if that’s what sit up and take notice. We’ve had just about it’s called, saw the one and only "Sun and everything--from Mr, America and his bulg- ing buddies to bewhiskered Nature Boys, Snow." That bit of nostalgia is what prompt- ed the letter and A1 says he will see us when plus the biggest traffic-stopper of them all, Badger Pass comes into its own again. a pet raccoon on leash. Perhaps, with four THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

N.P.S. NEWS

Mr. and Mrs. Tex Ihlenfeldt, their son Bry- ¯ ant and newly-arrived Doris Elaine left Yo- ’,’" ~ - semite a few days ago for Atascadero where Tex will be in charge of a Richfield Service Station.

Wally Wallis will be leaving soon to take over his new position as ranger at Lake Mead Recreational Area.

Announcements have been received of the marriage of Elizabeth "Bab" Godfrey to EMPLOYEE’S GOLF TOURNAMENT Wallace V. Baker, Chief of the Concessions Everett Edwards, of the WawonaCountry Division of the Region Four office of the Nat- Club, announced yesterday that there will ional Park Service. The happy couple was be an employee’s golf tournament on Sun- married on Sunday, September 12. day, October 3. It will be blind bogey pl.~y over mghteen holes for men and ladies. En- try fee is two bits’ and green fees 75 cents, THIS AND THAT making it a round dollar. Winners will receive golfing merchandise as prizes. Cold A lady reporter attending the Travel drinks will be available but bring your own Agents Convention was completely taken by lunch, Edwards says. Bob Robinson’s floral arrangements.. After examining all of his creations, she couldn’t rest until she had met him. This accom- YOSEMITE ATHLETES SCORE plished, she collared lfim for several hours Stewart Cramer and Wally Brown, com- while he patiently explained the ingredients petingin the annual Dipsea Trail marathon of each piece. She seemed much more Im- race in Marin Co., took third and fifty-third pressed with his flowers than with the fancy places respectively. Starting in Mill Valley leis and baby orchids that the Hawaiians and finishing at Stinson Beach, the 7-mile supplied. race is termed one of the ruggedest cross- country races in the counwy. Stewart’s time was sixty-one minutes and four seconds. A tragic event took place during the forest fire, news of which came to the Sentinel of- PICK UPS rice. Bob Barnett, sometime before the fire Great expectations--The recent cold morn- began had asked for a few days off, reason ings should provide an excellent display of undisclosed. Then came the fire and out went autumn coloring--a treat for color picture Bob with a pack train. It finally turned out fans. A heavy crop of acorns denotes an early that he had planned to be married during the winter--so it is said. week and had practically left his bride wait- With an early check being made on the ing at the altar. Constam ski lift, skiers may expect a full season of enjoyable skiing. Jimmy .Taylor is practicing a new line of We had occasion to talk to many members square dances in readiness for the winter of the A.S.T.A who were here for their ga- months. Participants are urged to take a pre- thering. They are by no means babes in the season course in endurance and have their woods when it comes to traveling and stay- valves ground. ing in hotels, etc. So, to The Ahwahneestaff A note to fishermen--Don’t neglect that and all concerned with helping make their expensive fishing line or those imported flies. meeting successful, we pass along the sense Take care of them after the season closes. A of their remarks~’that they have never seen stitch in time, saves time--and cash! a more cooperative, eager and pleasant lot of Got anything to sell or swap, or want to employees.’ buy? Use the Sentinel--no charge. _,¸ ~i ~[?.’,~::,

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,~ Published by Yosemite Park and curry Co. in the interest of its employees and Local residents. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK MONDAY,OCTOBER i8, 1948 MOTHERCURRY PASSES ON IN YOSEMITE ess oL’ CampCurry. These many thousands will. feelsorrow at Mother Curry’s death. We of Yosemite experience the deeper grief of having lost a loved one. That grief Js tempered only by our awareness that the end has not come before the abundant fulfillment of an exem- plary life which will ever be an inspiration to us,

TRIBUTE Mrs. Trcsidder has received almost count- less notes of sympathy since the passing of her mother. Weare pleased to be able to re- print the following letter from Paul Ed- We are deeply saddened by the death of wards, editor of the San Francisco News. our beloved Mother Curry. It has not come "I keep thinking of the thousands of per- unexpectedly, and she has been failing sons to whom your mother brought happi- gradually for many months. But now she ness, inspiration and contentment. Her gentle has gone from us, and what. has been a pre- influence made Camp Curry a personality sence in our midst becomes a memory. not to be forgotten. Her capacity for under- Mother Curry’s long and active life has standing and friendship was as wide and been wideiy reviewed in this fiftieth year deep as the Valley, her generosity as over- of Camp Curry’s operation. It would be flowing as the Merced, and as wm;mas the superflous to dwell upon it here. Weare pro- summer sunshine in the meadow. She will foundly glad that she was able to see that live in the memories of so many whose lives fiftieth season through. Those of us who she brightened with her interest and solici- were present at the June 1 program could tude. note the great enjoyment Mother Curry de- "Howsplendid, Mary, that she was able to rived h’om the tableaux and narrative of spend her last days in the Valley, and how early Camp ~urry days--days in which she fitting that CampCurry remained the si.mple, played so memorable a part. unpretentious hospitable place she and your To manyth,~usands of people in California father visualized in the beginning. That, and throughout the land Mother Curry was along with its great successes, must have knownas a pioneer in gracious service to the been among her supreme comforts and satis- public. Her warm friendliness and kindly factions. interest were apparent to all who met her. "I know how comforting to you will be the In these last few years of her summerresi- memoryof her life so richly devoted to the dence in Yosemite never a day passed when service to others .... " returning guests did not call at her cottage Sincerely, to pay their respects to the traditional host- Paul C. Edwards," THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

adds a certain glamour manner to the turf- tan frocks. Published by Yosemite Pa~’k and Curry Co. Those who visited May Lake during tile EDITORIAL STAFF summerand made the acquaintance of "I-Iick i Dete Oliver Florence Scribner and Jerry" might like to hear they completed Romaine Hornor Joe Meredith their trip home through Lake Louise and are John Fitzgerald back home m Illinois. Ken English Ralph Anderson Marian Holmgren has a reason for that Circulation Manager Florence Morris happy smile. She and Bill Worthen of The Supervisor Harold Ouimet Ahwahnee are "That way" and plan to be Editor Henry Berrey married next summer. Wild life around the Lodge isn’t very wild AROUND THE LODGE WITH MAIZIE these days, The bears continue to make nui- sances of themselves, You can find the deer Cupid let fly a potent dart when Del Mon- posing any time during the day for snap- aco became engaged to William R. (Stu) shots to the delight of the guests, and then Stewart. The wedding date has been set for there is the cub who keeps lingering around December 1 in Las Vegas followed by a two the Tecoya anticipating an adoption from one week’s honeymoon down south which may of the more motherly-type girls ill E Dorm. extend into Mexico. That 21 mile stretch of A midnight snack was in view when thc cub Tioga curves didn’t slow down their ro- lunged through the kitchen window, trailed mance this summeras they kept the trail hot over the top of the stove and then settled from Tuolumne where Stu was Station Man- down in the garbage pail underneath the ager to Camp Curry Cafeteria where Del sink until the rangers dislodged him at 3 in was checker. the morning. Leaving the Lodge are some old standbys: Howard Doucette winds up his season at the The ring-tailed cats come out nightly and Lodge Cafe this weekend when lag and Mary prow] on the cafeteria porch windows, be- leave on a three week vacation. Santa Cruz coming well acquainted with the guests who and Carmel provide the interest stops. We are willing to share their meals. Last year hope Duke learns a new dance routine while we caught little more than a glimpse of their out because we are a little tired of that tiny triangular faces as they peered between "Shuffle Off to Buffalo" routine he goes into the boards. At this rate by next year they every time he gets into a pinch. Jack Mitch- will be hitching rides on the bus carts ell takes off for New York, his home state, for a visit and then plans to work in Miami during the winter months. Lou Smith has FLASH~ itchy feet but fate has not settled the ques- Friday, October 22 is ihe date fo~~ the open- tion of whether it will be "Don Juan at ing Cummunity Square Dance at Camp Cur- Guam"or a "Rascal in Alaska." An old-timer ry starting at 8:30 p.m, All your favorite chatting in ~he kitchen corner reminds Lou numbers will be played, so even if you are a of when it really paid off to be a good boy. little rusty, it won’t take long to get into the It seems at a tender age he was elevator swing, So brush up your leans, adjust your boy at the El Capitan Hotel in Merced He arcl~ supports, and get off to a good start, In- gave a wistful, innocent gaze "to the guests on struction time at 8 p.m. their up and down rides, who patted him on A full evening of instruction is given everY the head and said, ’What a nice little fellow’ Wednesday at Lost Arrow and any square and dropped nickels and dimes in his palm, or folk dance you wish will be taught. Bet the Valley girls would like someone to pay him off to keep him good these days! Have you noticed the "new look" the Cafe For Sale~DUFF’S COTTAGEHome trailer. girls drape into their uniforms? I-Iems let ou~ Three rooms, electric retrigerator, water to eleven inches from the floor plus a bustle heater, butane stove and heater, fully insu-. effect derived from a diaper pin gathering a lated. Call ranger Nell Power at South En- size ,i0 down to a size 32 in the back which trance. THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

PICKUPS FROM THE STABLES horses, just bought this yea,’, came trotting Every fall, after the burro picnics are over, into the stables after coming down the trail. :i the little fellows are taken to Little Yosemite The other two, who are old*liners here and Valley where they are turned loose to graze, much, much wiser, stayed out until the wee hours of the morning when they came sneak- A hiker, who happened to be passing through i: and finding the burros quite friendly, put a ing back home, probably figuring they could get in unnoticed and perhaps remain here rope around one’s neck and decided as long i. longer. as they were going the same way the burro !, should carry the pack. They arrived at Mer- STORIES FROM THE STORE ced Lake and spent the night there. The next Winter has made its appearance in the Old !: day, upon returning to the Valley, they were I: Village Store. What with the various leaks noticed by one of the Government packers in the roof, and a new slfipment of rubber who reported them to Jess Rust. When finally boots and goloshes, the store is definitely arriving at the stables, the hiker walked "I "’ geared [or the coming season. Shortly the away muttering, "And I thought I was do- ski apparel will be on display, so it would be ing them a favor by returning a lost burro!" a good plan to shop early and be ready to be Question of. the week--what happens to the best-dressed skier at Badger. . the cowboys during the winter? The change is a welcome treat after the Malcolm Fulmer and wife have reutrned to summer rush. Gone now are the long lines Raymond where Malcolm and his father, Jim at the grocery counter and drug department. Fulmer, are raising cattle. Bob Barnett, newly wed, also returned to The store has been moved around a bit to simplify shopping. Some people tell us it’s his ranch in Madera where Bob and brother, almost a pleasure to shop now, that is except George, former stable employee, are in the at tl:~e butcher shop. I think I’ll sell my car cattle business. and buy some meat! ( Paul Easterbrook, Fred Iverson, Ralph Missing for a couple of weeks is Nat Bre- Guillemin, Ralph Bissett, Sonny Dimock and deman. Nat and his wife are vacationing in Jack Miller have returned to their homes Me-hi-co. Maybe he will bump in to Gordo : where they are in the process of becoming oown in that sector and get a few recipes educated cowboys: . . from him. Come to think of it some chili con Virginia Thompson, Burro picnic hostess, i carne would taste pretty good at the Spoon : has returned to Beverly Hills ~lnd the last we this winter. : hear is that she is planning a trip to Hawaii. There ~ few new faces around the store : Still at the stables are Jess Rust, Lloyd now. Andrew Koller is the new butcher, and . Bays, Logan Wells, Eugene Nix, Leonard he really puts out a nice looking counter, i Savage, Vernon Morris, Helmar Torgenson Norbet Arens is the gent who takes yore .... and John Fitzgerald. money at the grocery department, and Phil We have been saving this piece of humor Stinchfield puts up the attractive vegetable for the last of the season for reasons that counter and also doubles as shelf stocker up- are better off unmentioned. per. Gladys Stanleyhelps Evelyn in the When Gene Nix received his teleg|’am to curio shop. report for work at the stables, it read, "to With vacations coming up soon, the store report to work as HORSEPOWERat the has ordered a new supply of luggage. This stables." As we already had about thirty shipment is expected in very shortly, so don’t horses furnishing the power and expecting forget to come down and look, It’s good stuff to bring a like amount in shortly, Gene was and priced right. put to work shoeing the stock. A few weeks ago, two of the cowboys were FORMER EMPLOYEE PASSES taking a bunch of horses up the Four Mile Word has come that Flora Farina, who was Trail to put them to pasture at McGurk Mea- employed at Glacier Point Hotel for several dows. Near the top, they ran into a yellow summers, passed away recently in South jackets’ nest and three of the horses prompt- America where she was teaching school, ly departed from the rest. Thc boys had to Memorial services were held in her native stay with the other horses and turn them in city,Livermore. to the meadow. That afternoon, one of the THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

N.P.S. NEWS KINDERGARTEN BENEFIT DANCE Carl and Betty Russell are expected back An autumn dance at The Ahwahnee wiK be in Yosemite this weekendafter their trip to sponsored by the Pre-Schoo]-Mother’s Club, Grand Canyon to attend a National Park on November6, according to Eileen Berrey. Those who attended last year’s dance will re- Service Conference. They planned to return via Zion and Bryce National Parks, and make Call it as one of the most successful of the season. Tickets priced at 50 cents will go on one stop at the Huntington Library at San sale socn and will be available from gram- Marino east of Los Angeles. mar school pupils, at the Village Store and Not mentioned before in the Sentinel was from the Pre-School mothers. the promotion of Harry Robinson, Assistant Park Naturalist, to the position of Museum THE YOSEMITE BADGERS Planner, Region Two, Omaha. Harry was all The Yosemite Badgers is an atheletic asso- ready to take off for Omahawhen the big fire ciation organized to sponsor interscholastic broke out at Pate Valley. He rendered val- sports for the boys of the Yosemite Grammar uable service at the radio during the fire. School. It is now in the midst of its current Bob McIntyre has been advanced to the membership drive. Preliminary reports in- position formerly occupied by Harry, and is dicate 176 members have been enrolled to now a full fledged Assistant Park Naturalist. date. Membership dues are $1.00 per year J]: ¯ 8¢ and those interested may contact any of the Your correspondent recently stopped in at boys on the football squad or Dick Ditton, Orinda to find "Bing" Crosby, formerly of the Treasurer, in the Accounting Office.

I Yosemite Post Office staff busy behind the In the opcning game against Mariposa, the post office window there. The Crosbys are Yosemite Badgers footbal] team met defeat happily situated in a new home on an oak- 27 to 13. The game was highlighted by the covered hillside a short distance north of the passing attacks of the Badgers, and the open town. Across the street from the post office field running of the Mariposa backs. The Ruthe is holding downa fine position at the next encounter will be against Galen Clark bank, and a few doors down the street Mrs. School at Mariposa on October 30. Crosby is working in a dress shop. II~ JI: $ USED CLOTHING FOR OVERSEAS AID Who’s A]rct~d o] a Big, Black Bear! Direct information from Finland through People who live in Yosemite are used to the Finnish school project of the local Sun- having all kinds of visitors arrive at all hours day School indicates that the need for cloth- but Chris and Ncttie Hauck can tell you it ing and shoes is still drastic. The local church is no fun getting up in the middle of. the will continue to receive clothing at the min- night to find a bear had arrived for the week- ister’s home on ArmyRow. The present drive end, will close on October 31~so please bring The bear sneaked in the back door, ate a yore" contributions as soon as possible. fcw apples, then started to explore the house. Mr Glass has the names of several authen- Chris got out of bed, turned on the lights, ticated families in Europe who need our help. quickly opened the doors, but the guest did A Christmas gift of a CAREpackage to one no want to leave. Lights were turned off to of these families would make the Christmas encourage him, and Chris ran around the message of goodwill and peace live again. house beating on the side of the building and Perhaps we should send CAREpackages in- hammering at the windows. Still the bear stead of Christmas cards this year. stayed put. Fred Quist, next door neighbor came to Sermon Series on Protestantism help out. With a flashlight, he looked in the In an effort to inform Protestants of the window to see the bear sitting on his basic principles of their faith, and also in- haunches in the bedroom, looking toward the crease understanding of the Protestant posi- fireplace in the next room. tion among non-Protestants, Mr. Glass will Finally, after more pounding of windows begin a series of sermons on "Protestantism" by Chris and Fred, the bear ambled out the on Sunday, October 24 at the eleven o’clock front door muttering something about the service. He extends a cordial invitation to all lack of hospitality of Yosemite people. Protestants and non-Protestants. ~p

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by ~ Parlc a~cl Curry Co. ~~ in the fiT.retest of its employees and local residents. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK SATURDAY,OCTOBER 30, 1948-

BOUQUET DEPARTMENT el.caning out the rooms. And when that nag- Wrangler-colun]nist John Fitzgerald, was ging tooth keeps you walking the floor, Jack recently released from the Lewis Memorial Wilhehn is always at your service. Incident- Hospital after receiving treatment for an in- ally, Jack makes the best "Clackers"~that jured ankle. He evidently came away in- gleam like pearls, sparkle like dewdrops, and spired, as evidenced by his contribution for bite like h.~! this issue. Wequote: Bouquets to them all! O.ne of my pet peeves in today’s "modern world" is failure of people to remember to i,. thank others. Recently, in large city news- AHWAHNEE NEWS papers, columns have appeared praising the virtues of individuals and corporations who The staff is taking a big breath and think- devote themselves to public welfare, and so ing over things now that the convention it seems that here in Yosemite verbal bou- whirl is over. As a matter of fact, they’re go- quets should also be thrown. ing around giving them’selves big pats on the This week’s million dollar bouquet }s back because members of all seven col~ven- tossed to the staff of the Lewis Memorial tions (yes--SEVEN, between September 17 Hospital. The word "hospital," in this in- and October 23) commented on "what a fine stance, seems to be an abbreviation of the group of people there are on The Ahwahnee word "hospitality" and that is what the Lew- staff." Okay, we’ll keep quite now~but we is Memorial Hospital exudes. just couldn’t help saying a little something. From the smiling countenance of Betty Vacations, vacations--seems like half the Brown (no relation to the i’amous pudding), hotel staff is gone. M:cyna and Bill Eubank the pretty receptionist, you can get a picture are off to see the bright lights of NewYork; of the rest of the staff. Their work is hard, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pierson are planning to monotonous, and often unpleasant, but, take in Los Angeles; Dory Williamson won’t through it all, they maintain their wonderful be missing Carmel, Sacramento and San standards. Drs. Sturm and Baysinger, Nurses Francisco; Mr. and Mrs. Karl Munson have Phillips and Nola Krug hover over theh" pa- headed north for Oregon and British Col- tients like mothers waiting on ti]eir young. umbia; Jack Parkinson said he wasn’t going Day nurse, Rose Perri, the little lady with any farther than Santa Rosa; Bert Strome a big personality and lots of energy; the af- just left without saying anything; Verna ternoon nurse, Helen Fischer, with an ever- Wright left word she was heading East; Rose present smile and pleasing disposition; the Crossley said the Deep South was for her. night nurse, Beth Wardell, who brings the Marion Hay, Bill Truman, Bob Robinson, moonbeamsand stars into the room with her at nigl~t and awakens tt~e patients With a Bob Mills, and Maurice Anger and his boys have left us. Maurice will be back, though, bright "Good Morning" at dayl~reak; the come the Christmas season. Mills and Robin- cooks, Mrs. Cambell and Mrs. Scott, with son somehowmanaged to get all their things fine foods: and the ambulance driver, together and headed for Florida. Marion "Blackie" Cambel], who not only tries to would say only that it was back to Alameda keep patients abreast on the happenings of for her. Truman is settled in a wee place the outside world through newspapers and called Costa Mesa, in California’s southland, magazines, but chats gaily with them while teaching in a radio school.

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with a thoughtful cup cake topped with a glowing red candle and a further flourish Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co, was added when Marguerite leaned over and EDITORIAL STAFF planted a happy birthday kiss, This aroused such interest in the gentleman that boxes of Dete Oliver Florence Scribner candy and other attentions have been appar- Ron]aine Hornet Joe Meredith John Fitzgerald Buck Rogers ent. By next issue we may have some real Ken English Ralph Anderson no\vs. Circulation Manager Florence Morris The cafeteria is happy to have Bob Me- Supervisor Harold Ouimet Govern back at the helm as manager. Bob Editor Henry Berrey steered us through a successful season last year and is headed for a repeat this winter. Crude comments and crazy queeries al- SPARKS FROM LODGE LOGS ways furnish a bit of spice to the working The ~rende]l Otters, seeking beauty afar, day. The crudest one heard lately was during visited Sequoia and’ King’s Canyon Parks the Thursday night Fh’efall when a remark this week, but returned with the conviction came out of the darkness in explanation to that the display at home was even ]ovlier what brought about the Firefa]] effect. "They than in other localities. dump bushels of fireflies over the ledge and "Lill Bit" Russell of the Studio made a they flit down the cliff.." It is probably the quick trip to Merced on her day offthe sole same pesky things that have been filling the purpose--shoe buying--brought back four atmosphere lately, only their batteries are pair, none destined for hikes, however. Will not charged during the day. she thumb her way from the Dorm to the Curiosity not only kills the cat, but has Lodge all season? proven that people are alike the world over. To those working late October 21, a glori- "DRO" in huge red letters by the Cafeteria ous phenomena was ’presented. The moon, door was the bottleneck last week when Jim rising directly back of North Dome, was pre- Taylor posted the sign to remind the Square ceded by a perfect rainbow, complete in all Dancers that there would be Dancing Room seven colors of the spectrum -- ROYGBIV. Only at the Lost Arrow. Guesses as to what It was spectacular and awesome and sen]e- the three letters stood for ran from Klu Klux thing one is privileged to witness but once in Klan messages to "Don’t Run Out" interpre- a lifetime. tations for the Cashier. Nevertheless, a large A pleasant innovation has been inaugu- crowd arrived for an evening of fun which rated at the Lodge on Saturday evenings. was the perfect result. After the Ranger Naturalist talk, rugs are A group of rangers from various parks rolled back. With music by disc jockey Earl have been visiting with us for the past week. Pierson, both guests and employees enjoy a In spite of the loyalty to their native parks, little dancing. What if there are slivers in the slippers! It makes for conviviality and fun. ABANDONMENT OF LOCAL SCHOOL Tragic moment: An obstreperous customer DISTRICTS TO BE DISCUSSED in the Studio insisted on buying a day-old Yosemite residents are urged to attend a meeting on November 4 at 8:00 p.m. at the newspaper. "We cannot sell them," quoted Schoolhousen in which will be discussed the Maggie. "I’m buying it," said O.C. and liter- important proposal to eliminate local ele- ally threw seven cents at the astonished manager, who almost succumbed with high mentary school districts and establish a sin- blood pressure. gle county board similar to the present high school system. Under this system, a five man board would administer all the schools of the LODGE LODGINGS county. Marguerite Radigan who is very adept at This proposal will be voted upon on De- food checking has taken on a new line of cember 15 and it is of great importance that checking--anyone who catches her eye has a the people of this community attend the witicisnl tossed at them and the bachelors meeting to inform themselves on the disad- get a real touch of her Irish wit. On a birth- vantages as well as the advantages of the day occ~]sion an innocent guest was presented proposed plan.

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,,-q Yosemite seems to have hit a Itote of en- snuggling the pigskin to him just across the thusiasm and approval among them. They goal line. This ran the score to 21-1.3 and put have added zest to our dances, complimented new hope into the Badger partisans. Alas, us on our meals and lodging, and seemingly however, that Lady Luck can be so fickle! appreciated Yosemite fall beauty, besides The pass play that had been so brilliant a learning fire hazards and precautions, their minutes before now buumeranged to put the authentic purpose. final seal of defeat on the Badgers, when We would like to express a thought in Cabezut intercepted Castro’s pass and ran memoriam to the ring-tailed cat who made 50 yards to score for Martposa. The try for healines in the last issue, HE was cavorting the extra point was unsuccessful. on the windowsill, inspired by his recent publicity; lost his balance, and landed with Lane Showalter, starting quarterback for a thud on the porch floor. A broken back re- the Badgers, received a chipped bone below sulted in such agony that Ernie Begin did the right knee which will keep him out of the humane thing and sent him to ringtai] play for the rest of the season. Jack Meline heaven. An identical cat is prancing on the of Mariposa, also suffered a sprained ankle porch these evenings, but a bit more cautious in the second quarter. , ihan his unfortunate friend. Outstanding for the Badgers was the passing of Charlie Castro, the catching of Bur- ]eigh Johnson, and the running of Paul De- MARIPOSA CORNERS BADGERS~27-]3 Pfyffer at :left half, who accounted for 83 yards in 14 tries, or an average of almost. 6 It seems to be a habit. Mariposa Grammar yards per attempt. George Murphy, at left i. School won another football game from Yo- tackle, was a defenmve stalwart, playing semite Badgers on the BadgEr home field on most of the afternoon in the Mariposa back- Saturday, October 16, by a score of 27-13. field. In thirteen games between the two schools For Mamposa, Lloyd Cabezut, Orval Rhoan since 1940, Yosemite has not won a single en- and Jack Meline provided a contsant surge counter, but this unhappy fact did not pre- of power on running plays, while the jack- vent the recent one from being a mighty in- rabbit tactics of Gaff "Scooter" Rowe, sub- teresting tussle that would have been a cre- stitute half back, threatened to break up dit to most high school teams. the game every time he got his hands on the Each squad scored in the first quarter, ball. Wally Hufford’s work at left end was Mariposa drawing first blood after a well- a source of tremendous line strength at all planned march from their own 20-yard line, times. In short, the play of all memberson with Meline plowing from 6 yards out. Yo- both squads was a credit to the coaching semite came back immediately after receiv- they had received, and to the continuing ing the kick-off to even the score, with a rriendly rivalry between these two schools. nifty 25-yard pass from Castro which John- The next game will be played on October son caught on the dead-run, rambling the 30 at 1 p.m. at Mariposa against the Galen remaining 13 yards to a touchdown. Clark Grammar School of Merced. Following the next kick-off, Mariposa once more marched ahnost the length of the NEW ARRIVAL field, Meline again dashing over for the score m the opening minutes of the second Glaclys and Joe Mee are the proud parents quarter. of a boy, Edward Joseph, born October 25 at the Lewis Memorial Hospital. Proudest The third quarter produced still another grandparents of the year, May and Eddie long Mariposa march for 60 yards from the Gordon. opening kick-off. Rhoan hit pay-dirt this time, striking h’om 10 yards out, With the game apparently on ice, Yosemite made a KINDERGARTEN DANCE strong rally in the fourth quarter, A Castro Don’t forget the Kindergarten benefit hop to Johnson pass clicked neatly for two long on Saturday, November 6 at The Ahwahnee. gains, and the second one found Johnson Best dance of the year! i( i:i THE YOSEMITESENTINEL

N.P.S, NOTES Clark, wire recently suffered the loss of his mother at Tulare, California. The nine-day session of the Structural $ $ $ Fire School wound up its meetings on Wed- nesday, October 27. It was a highly success- YOSEMITE LIONS CLUB ORGANIZED ful training school for combatting fires in The International Association of Lions buildings, and was attended by thirty six Clubs, the largest as well as the most active men from various national parks and monu- service club organization in the world, gained ments including Glacier, Yellowstone, Olym- another Club on the night of September 30 pic, Rainier, Crater Lake, Rocky Mountain, when the Lions Club of Yosemite was or- Lassen, Sequoia-Kings Canyon, Wind Cave, ganized. The first meeting was held under Grand Teton, Death Valley in addition to the sponsorship of the Mariposa Lions and many rangers of Yosemite, and Lawrence was directed by Clarence Manion of Lions Taylor, v.. p. and C. Co. International. Harold Ouimet was elected War5 L. Cockerton and Carl J. Kistle, in- President with John Wosky as First Vice structors for the California Department of President and Don McHenry, Second Vice Education, gave detailed demonstrations of President. Other officers included F. C. Alex- the best methods of operating fire fighting ander, Treasurer and Sturge Culver, Secre- equipment. tary. The Club now holds semi-monthly In addition to representatives of the many luncheon meetings at Degnan’s. parks and monuments, the school was at- The Lions of Yosemite have not yet tended by foresters from the Director’s Of- reached their desired strength and a limited fice in Washington, D.C. and the various re- number of applicants will be accepted in gions. These included George Walker, May- time for Charter membership. See Wendell nard Barrows, Burnett Sanford, C. E. John- Otter or Frank Ewing before November 15 son, Jack Dodd and Maurie Thede. if you at’e interested in working toward a With the coming of autumn and vacation better communityand a better world. If you season, manylocal residents are either start- are interested in this work, you will make ing out or comingback from trips to all parts a good Lion. of the country. Tom and Ruth Know]es recently returned from a fine trip to British T. EMERSON--BEAR CHASER Columbia, Vancouver, Olympic peninsula Truman Emerson figured in an heroic res- (where they had a short visit with Otto cue at the General Office last Mondaymorn- Brown while waiting for a boat!) Rainier ing. Emray saw a terrified lady running up National Park, Crater Lake and back via the the path to the G.O. back door. The lady was Redwood Highway. pursued, and hotly, by a young bear ap- Buck and Kay Evans vacationed in Ore- parently intent upon devouring either the gon doing some fishing and considerable lady’s groceries or the lady. In the nick of camping in the Rogue River country and time, Emmythrew open the door admitting points up north. Bill and Alma Brecken- the terrified but unscathed lady. He slammed kampare visiting relatives in St. Louis. They the door in the bear’s face and, through the traveled east via Zion and Bryce Canyon window, drove hiln away with loud yells and where they enjoyed a visit with the Myrl black looks. Walkers, formerly of Yosemite. John and Naomi Woskyarc visiting rela- fives in Iowa and will see manypoints of in- BADGER BENEFIT MOVIE terest en route back and forth. Oscar and F]o "The Farmer’s Daughter," the motion pic- Sedergren are vacationing i~1 the Northwest. ture that won an academy award for Loretta Art Hohnes left for Maryland on vacation Young, will be presented at the Old Village this week. There he will meet Dorothy and Pavilion on November12. Proceeds wil go to the youngsters and return to Yosemite in a the Yosemite Badgers. In addition to the new automobile. Harry and Kit Parker with main picture, there will be shown a 16ram their two children returned early this week color fihn of the Badgcr-Mariposa game of from a trip to San Diego, motoring south via October 16. For good measure, there’s a Pete the Coast and returning on the east side of Smith short. Regular admission will be in or- the Sierra crossing over the Tioga Road. der and the show will be on the regular Out’ sympathy to District Ranger Sam schedule...... - YOSEMITESENTINEL YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK

Pz~bl]shcd by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. i~. ~hei~teres~ of its employees and local residents. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK SATURDAY,NOVEMBER 20, 1948

AHWAHNEE NOTES LADIES’ LUNCHEON DECEMBER 1 The sound of air drills and hammersthat The next ladies’ no-hostess luncheon is set you hear these days echoing from The Ah- for December 1, The program will be a dem- wahnee are coming from the dismantling of onstration of Christmas gift wrapping by the old Navy Auditorium. The contractor Miss Geiselhart. estimates that the work will be completed by the end of the month and the meadowwill once again revert to nature. NEW LEGION POST ADJUTANT A rather general exodus to the desert has Hilda Trythall, of the YTS dispatcher’s taken place. To the Furnace Creek hm for office, became the second womanadjutant of the winter have gone Andy Scarbrough, Ray an American Legion Post in California upon O’Donnell, Jim Lloyd, and Everett Welling. her appointment by Bill Ellis, newly elected Wehope to see them back in the spring. In- commander of Yosemite Post 258. cidentally, the winter roster at Furnace Hilda enlisted in the WACin June, 1943 Creek will read like old home week in Yo- and reached the grade of staff sergeant be- semite, what with Miss Earls, Joe Rothman, fore her discharge in October, 1945. During Bob Fenstermacher, plus the above people. her enlistment she spent twenty-five months overseas in the headquarters ordnance see- Twoadditions to our staff since the last edition are Finn Gurholt, baker, and Jean tion at Oran and Caserta. Bennett, bus boy, who was at Wawonalast summer. Dorie Williamson, Fred Pierson, Karl Munson, Wilson Worthen, Rose Cross- POET’S CORNER ley, Bob Grey and Wuby Paskell have all Buck Rogers, happy young man on the returned to the fold after vacationing up and Lodge front desk, contributes this morsel of down the coast. verse. He promises more Vic and Betty Lipmeyer are off to the Northwest and Ed Mahaffey is taking a short Marie, Marie vacation in and around San Francisco. Marie, Marie, quite contraree Draft forget Thanksgiving Dinner to be Wagging her finger behind her, The buses arrive with employees alive served at both luncheon and dinner on No- vember 25. Karl Munson would appreciate And are met by this Valley spellbinder. advance reservations. She rooms each arrival, gives food for sur- vival Runs the club where fun they can find Bob Robinson Wins Award And when day’s work is done, Marie’s just begun Bob Robinson, former Ahwahneedecorator and wit, is reported to have won a first prize To drive the day’s cares from their mind. in the Pasadena Flower Showwith one of his This amazing Marie works with cute Millie T masterpieces. He seems to be south of the Whogreet guests and allays their alarm, border now, however, for he sent Lois Nord- It is our Mi]lie T who quite faithfully linger a packet of Mexican cigars. Puts the visitor at ease with her charm. !

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With tim end of the pigskin parade for the year, plans are under consideration for con- Published by Yosemite Park and Curry Co. tinuing an athletic schedule among the four teams during the basketball season this win- EDITORIAL STAFF ter. A possible fifth squad may be added Dote Oliver Florence Scribner from La Grand. All concerned have noted Joe Meredith Romaine Hornbr with much satisfaction the growth of good John Fitzgerald Buck Rogers feeling and mutual respect that has come out Ralph Anderson Ken English of the gamesthis fall Circulation Manager Florence Morris Supervisor Harold Ouimet Editor Henry Berrey YOSEMITE CHURCH NEWS The High School Youth Group of the Park MARIPOSA 26 YOSEMITE 0 church will be packing clothing on Saturday The Mariposa Cougars and the Yosemite for shipment to Finland. Several hundred Badgers closed their 1948 football season last pounds of clothing are on hand. If you want Saturday, November 13, at the Mariposa to send some along, bring it to the garage of High School field in a game which saw Mari- the home of Mr. Glass on Army Row. posa plaster their old rival by the impressive Singers Practicing score of 26-0. A fine group of singers is working on the Yosemite, with four of its regulars missing Christmas music for the annual service at the from the lineup, was unable to get rolling at Park Church. Milton Baker of the Mariposa .t ° any time during the day. An injury to Char- High School faculty is the director. The lie Castro’s hand in the first part of the game group is singing traditional carols. There is made his usually steady passing ahnost im- a need for more tenors and a few altos and possible. Result: No offense worthy of the basses. Come to Best’s Studio on Monday name. Ouly twice were the Badgers across nights at 7:30 p.m. the 50-yard line, once through the recovery Chapel Reconstruction of a Mariposa fumble. By contrast, the Cou- The local Park Church is in the midst of gars, after being completely stalled in the a campaign to install an adequate heating first quarter, rambled at will for the rest of system and to renovate the interior of the the afternoon. They scored once in the sec- chapel. The total cost will be about $2000. Of ond quarter, once more in the third and a this amount, $1000 is being raised amonglo- double in the fourth. The final touchdown cal residents. In the first week, $485 were came on a 75-yard gallop by Lloyd Cabezut received. A balance of $150 was on hand in in which he outran the whole Badger team. gifts from friends of Mother Curry, Thus Prior to this game, Yosemite and Mariposa $365 remain to be raised. It is hoped to have played two double-headers with the reserve the work completed for the Christmas ser- squads of the two Merced GrammarSchools. vice. On October 30 at Mariposa the Badgers lost Thanksgiving Service a thriller to Galen Clark school by the score The annual observance of Thanksgiving is of 13-12, after the winning Badger touch- basically a religious expression of thanks to down had been called back on an offside pen- God. The local Park church will emphasize alty. The same day, Mariposa defeated John this aspect of Thanksgiving at the services Muir School 7-0, outplaying the visitors of this Sunday. Mr. Glass will speak at 11 muchmore than the score indicates. a.m. on "Thank God for Our Heritage." Vir- At the Merced High School field on No- ginia Adamswill be the soloist. The Brief vember 6, the two games were re-played, Service is held from 10:15 to 10: 45. Sunday with the teams reversed. However, after the School is held at the School house at 9:45. poor showing the week before, both Merced The High School Youth Group meets at 6 squads had been given a strong injection of p.m. at the Chapel. "Go to Church and give first-string varsity players. The result was Thanks." sad for the boys from Mariposa County. The The Roman Catholic Mass is at 8 p.m. in Cougars lost to Galen Clark by 14-6, while the Chapel. Yosemite took the short end of a 27-0 drub- There will be no Thanksgiving Day Church bing from John Muir. service this year.

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LOGS FROM THE LODGE FIRES KINDERGARTEN DANCE A SUCCESS With moonlight,but no roses,Yosemite The coffers of the Yosemite Kindergarten Valley seems to rank high in the realms of are fuller by $]20 as a result of tickets sold romancing. for the dance at The Ahwahnee on Novem- On December 1; at Las Vegas, Adele Mo- ber 6. The fine patronage by the Valley folk will make possible many needed additions naco of the Cafeteria and Bill Stewart of the Standard Stations Inc,, will be wed A big to the equipment of the kindergarten. shower was given for Adele at the home of The pre-schoo] mother’s group wishes to Betty Lipmeyer last week The bride-to-be express its thanks to the ticket buyers in received many lovely gifts which will grace general, and to Lawrence Taylor, Earl Pier- son, TomSchlesinger, Joe Meredith, Mr. and their home at Chinquapin where Adele will manage the snack shop and Bill will attend Mrs. Wammack,Mr. and Mrs. Glass, and the Yosemite Folk Dancers for their generously to the needs of the traveling public. donated time and talents. Highlight of the Jimmie Hamer and wife Betty are on a evening was the dancing contest, won by Mr. vagabond trip in their new Studebaker (ad). and Mrs. Ed Davies. Caring not, nor knowing not, whither they wander, but not--like the dodo bird~looking LITTLE FOLKS’ DANCING CLASSES backward to see where they have been. Virginia Caldwell will resume her danc- Annie Deweese and Dottle Russell have ing instruction classes for children on No- been vacationing in the Bay Area and the vember 22 at 3 p.m. at the Masonic Hall. last of the Studio Staff to enjoy a week’s Mrs. Caldwell may be contacted there or in rest from dusting donkeys and counting pa- writing at P.O. Box 316, Yosemite. pers is Harriet Lockman, who plans to spend some time refurbishing her nest at Camp6. Big Folks’ Dancing Classes Mrs. Wammackwill start dancing classes Lena Schweifler, front desk, reports that in fox trot, waltz, rhumba and tango at the she had a grand time in San Francisco and Lost Arrow starting at 9 p.m., November27 now Marguerite Radigan has left for the and on following Saturdays, Classes are two same destination. She will be the guest of hours each and the charge for four two-hour Ann Hanson. lessons is $5.00. Hank Kimbrough and Edna Heimbach now in winter residence at Furnace Creek. LUGGI FOEGER RETURNING If you’ve been dazzled by a blinding flash For the benefit for those few who don’t al- from grill to lobby, it’s not your eyesight ready knowit, Luggi will return to head the going bad. Just Frank Harper in one of his Yosemite Ski School for the coming season. "strike me dead" sweaters, Muchlike former With him will be wife Helen and small son Mayor Lapham’s neckties--they’re very in- Chris. Welcomehome, Luggil vigorating. CLASSIFIED DEPT. Our Jane Muir has conquered another See Marie Zae- mountain. She collects them like some peo- For Rent--Upright piano, pffel at the Lost Arrow. ple do stamps! Figure skates, boy’s, for sale. Call Keith Me- More nuptials--Mr, and Mrs. Vernon Kraul Henry, 138R. of Oakland were Lodge guests for two weeks Housetrailer for sale. 17 foot, oil heat, bu- recently. Vern was on the Glacier Point tane cook stove, comfortable for two. Can staff in 1947 and is now employedin: S. F. also be rented. See C. Marston or call 139. For sale. AmericanFlyer electric train, com- G. Cleveland Grove, one of our engineers, plete with passenger and freight cars. See has donned his high button shoes in prepara- Larry Morgenson. tion for a long, snowy winter, As near as he Anybody lose any mittens. Describe them encounters blizzards, however, is a two step to W. A. Carson, of the Maintenance and walk from his car to ihe boiler room, you can have ’era, THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL

N.P.S. NOTES Harold Perry has beenappointed to a po- Among the many who are out on vacation sition of "uncompensated collaborator" and are Carlton and Muriel Smith who are visit- will live in Yosemite this winter while work- ]ng Southern California and the Monterey ing on a manuscmpt for a book on Yosemite area. Margaret and Will Ellis are enjoying Indians. Harold is taking a sabbatical leave fish dinners at. Cm:mel. They plan to go to from his position as principal of a high school in the Los Angeles system. In addition to Stockton after a weekand visit their friends, the Wilsons. Fred and Marge Quist returned working on the manuscript, he will make from the Bay Area where they were the color photographs for Los Angeles schools. guests of Jerry and Vern Shilko. Walt and Katherine Gann are on a trip VILLAGE STORIES through the Southwest and into Mexico. The bureau of missing persons might as The McIntyres returned from their trip to well have been at the V.S. the past couple of Washington, bringing with them some large, weeks. Five of the regular hands are gone. red apples from the apple counti"y. Bob’s Irma Pierce is pinch hitting at the school father has been critically ill and has under- while Mrs. Wilder recovers from an illness. gone a series of major operations.~Word from Evelyn Gullic has a sick husband to take Margaret Merrill is that her father, "Dad" care of down in E1 Portal. Harold Muller is Backer, well known to many friends in Yo- on a 30-day leave trying to find out what’s semite, is much better, following a serious so charming about S. F. bright lights. Roy illness during the past few months. Cavins is commuting between the Valley and Back from their honeymoon at Monterey Wawonawhile MayGordon gets a little rest. and as far south as Ensenada, Doug and Mar- Norbert Arens has been called home to garet Thomas are back at their respective Marysville due to an illness in the family. positions m Yosemite, Doug is a member of This explains the Ring-Brown combination the NPS engineering staff, and Margaret is at the cash register. Mr. Brown says it’s a in the Company accounting department. fine combination~but the customers aren’t A recent bulletin issued by the Grand Can- convinced. yon Rotary Club mentioned the fact that the The V.S. welcomes back Leona Fox and the editor of the sheet was in San Francisco pre- Bredemans. Foxie spent a month in S. F. and paring to undergo an operation. The editor L. A. Nat and Ann are back from a trip to is none other than Lon Garrison, a ranger in Mehico. Nat says the next time he goes there Yosemite in the 1930s and now assistant sup- he is going to walk. It’s mucheasier on the erintendent at Grand Canyon. Good luck, car. Lon. Your Yosemite friends are rooting for With Thanksgiving just around the next you! pumpkin, the store is stocked with every- Of interest to back-packers may be the thing needed for the holiday table. You can suggestion of Newell Charde, reported in the get everything from soup to nuts. A varied "Southern Sierran," Sierra Club news sheet, selection of fancy dried fruits, cranberries, that a "plastic pneumatic seat cushion, only canned puddings, fresh shrimps and oysters, a few ounces in weight, is available, If a de- will be on hand--we’ll even have turkeys. pression is made under the hips and the So cash in your life savings and come on cushion placed therein, one’s bed is far more down, You can’t lose anything but your comfortable." :Have to try this on our next pocketbook. walking trip through the high country. Kenneth and Ethel Ashley returned from DIERKSENS TRAVEL EAST their vacation in Chicago and Fm~t Collins, Isabel and Curley Dierksen will’ return Colorado where they visited relatives. In shortly from a two week trip,s to Mansfield, Chicago, they attended the wedding of Ken’s Ohio, where Curley will inspect some new, brother. and very special buses with the prospect of The big green bear trap has been kept busy buying several for the YTS. Their return to lately catching and transporting bears from the west will be novel in that the two of the Valley to the high country within the them will pilot a twenty-seven passenger Park. Thus far this year 63 bears have been job across the country. During their trip, trapped in the Valley and released above the Curley will attend the bus show at St. Louis rim. to look over the manufacturers’ wares. WISIIES YOU -\

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THE YOSE3IITE SENTINEL SENTINELITEdVIS dertaken 4o secure $300 necessary for ocean Oll Wednesday, December 1, Charles S. passage to Argentina where the couple has an "Whitey" Lash suffered a stroke and is now offer of employmentif only ’they can get there. under treatment at the W. B. Lewis Memorial Kit and Harry were delighted with the response Hospital. of their neighbors reward helping raise the $1.50 and q:efore they left the park had succeeded Pl"nniny_ to reth’e from the National Park in gelting ahnost the entire amount. Service is Vince Ellis. whohas served al’:, ~,em’s as mechanic in Yosemite. He phms to [cave i:be Bob Mclntyre recently returned to his home park about the first of the year. in Washingtonto attend the funeral of his father. Millie Anderson’s mofl~er passed away at Co- Bill Pope is retiring from the National Park vina on the evening of November 28 following Service soon on account of disability. Bill ires a long illness. During the past few years Mrs. been a mechanic in Yosemite for many ye’u’s. Watts has suffered a number of slrokes. Mil- lie’s father plans to visit the Andersons soon. I:{obert L. Olson, Lava Beds mechanic, is now Bruce M,’Henry has been active on the Wa- on the job in Yosemite. fle an,i Mrs. Olson saleh football squad until recently, when he and their 8-month-old daughter Janette are suffered a broken letl. He is tmdoubledly being 1Mng at El Portal. consoled by his friends, Mike Adams and Paul de Pfyffer, also football players from Yosemite I’Iarry and Kit Parker and lheir two young- and nc, w allending Wasatch Academyin Ulah. sters are vacationing in Kansas and visiting relatives. Before leaving, both Kit and Harry were busy completing collections for the aid of a YOSE,MITE’8 SMILES There are smiles from Tl~e Ahwahnee, young: couple they know in Austria. Kit has There m’e smiles from Personnel~ kept in touch with the gM since m"etin~ her There are smiles from in Europe some years ago. When Kit’s friends Maintenance and Laundry, gave her a baby shower some mcnlhs ago, Kil From the Lodge and Camp Curry as well. requested that all of lhe gifts go to this friend From Swintdng Bridge in Europe who had a small baby and was in To Happy Isles, dire need of helm There are greetint{s, hand clasps, and "Hello Kil. and a girl friend have kept in touch wilh there." this eoul)le in Auslria, and lhe two have un- Bat Yosemite’s host are ils smiles. THE YOSFAVIITE SENTINEL ium with planLs and fish. Call Karl Munson at TheYosemite Seatinei The Ahwahnee. I~ub/is/n:d by Yose,,dlc .Park & CurryCo. "lVl:opm," car heater; baby buggy; bathinette; EDITORIAL STAFF stroller. Call Art Hohnes, 26W. Dete Oliver Florence Scribner Romaine Horner Joe Meredith Gabardine suit, like new, size 38; Zeiss Ikon John Fitzegerald Ralph Anderson camera, 120, 3.5 lens, 1/500th shutter, with ac- Ken English cessories and films, $95.00; new 7 ft. Canadian CirculationNIanager ...... Florence Morris propeller skis with plastic base and bindings, Supervisor...... Harold Ouimet poles included, $20.110; White Stag ski pants, Editor...... Henry Berrey size 28. new, $12.00; Jantzen two-tone ski. jacket, size 38, $1000. See I~. L. Davis, D-2 Tecoya SPARKS FROM THE LODGE LOGS Dm’m. or The Ahwahnee. Colleen Corey of San Francisco, who kept American Flyer elech,ic train: three passenger Tuolumne Meadows guests in gay spirit, has and three freighl: cars, automatic coupling, been a Lodge guest recently. transformer included, $20.C0. See Larry Mot The employees of the laundry have planned a genson. jolly Christmas dinner party for December 16. CHRISTh~AS WITII MAZIE Places will be set for thirty-four, with a wee, As jingle bells become more distinct and " trimmings, gifts, and Bolb Conner as Santa~ Cbristm~ ,~irit gradually t~kes hold, we select .... ::’ so hahg up the old sock. our candidates for the perfect Santa Claus from" Helen Harrison. eager to leave the snow and the foll6wing Cafetei’ia characteristics: Providing cold weather behind, is spending her vacation at Beb lVl:cGovern continues his yen for pastry, he her home in Flint, Mich., where the Emrmome- will measure up to the shapely size and fill out ter registers twenty degrees below zero at pres- that little red suit. He will have to practice on ent wl’iting--brrrr!! the "shake like jelly" effect on the tummy Two weddings to report: Lloyd Cloward of turnover. A1 Akers provides the hearty laugh, the laundry and Kathleen Fm"ras are now at .George White could supply the button nose, home in Camp Six. "Rusty" Romerc small of although it is not quite rosy euou~h. Earl Pier- stature but big of heart, and whoblithely wields son could give out with the twinlde in the eyes a Ibroom around our lobby, took unto himself a as he takes the little gMs on his knee. Gwynne bride last Monday. Boueher handles the potato sacks so skilfully, Pat. and Tony, the troubadors of Glacier Point, he would have no trouble iessmg Santa’s pack breezed in today from points south en route to around. L’.:uis Smith reminds us of the rein- their new quarters at Badger Pass. d,er becau~’e of the len’,th of hi.~ horns, not One of life’s most em,barrassing moments came always visible but always present. Whiskers to a ’studio clerk this week. A tall young man could always be grown by :Richard Evoneff, was thum~hing through the book, "Are My Skis On Straight,’ when the studio clerk remarked. Gene Willeford. or Steve Wallock if need be. "Look through ’Schuss Cuties and Spill Billies,’ The l~ck of haircuts between these three is that’s really worthwhile." proof of their potential beards "But I’m prejudiced," said he. "I like the cartoons better in this one." Several employees have t-~ken advant~,ge of Then il dawned on tim hapless clerk. It was the frosty weather of late and h’ied their blades Warren Miller, author and illustrator of the on the frozen river. P’~tty Thompson has an first book, with three others to his credit and . egg on her head which resulted when she another soon to be published. knocked herelf out lrying to find out which Night Audilor Doug Whitcside and his mother would crack more quickly--her head or the ice. have taken possession of their new home. Hill- top House at El Portal. An unfortunate incident was experier.ced by dude sk~qing enthusiasts. The ice gave way SKATING t~INK TO OPEN MONDAY as a couple crossed over a thin spot while waltz- Jack Frost permitting, the skating rink will m~. Seven feet of ice water is a te,’rifie shock open Monday, December 20. It will operate in and it beceme more treacherous as they tried three daily sessions, 9:00 a.rn. to ]2 noon; 2:00 to drag themselves out as the chunks of ~ce p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and from 8:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. continually broke off from the weight of their soaked bodies. A gradual ease over to the side r)f the dyer and more shalh)w water finally was FOR SALE the solution, Hot coffee, dry clothes, the :fire- One maple desk and chair; three kiteher chairs; place, and bourbon brought them ,back to normal; one floor and one table lamp. See Wendell but river skating lost its appeal, The unusual Otter at the Lodge. incident w~s thai their companion was shooting Pair Olympic skis; bathroom scales; photoflood movies of their grace on skates and was so reflectors; metal cot and springs; G.E. refrig- absorbed in wh~,t he saw thru the lens he erator; E::~sy Spindrier washer; high chair: baby caught it all on the film, but was of little help buggy; clothes rack; beach chairs, two; rein lhe rescue. flecto|, spot heaters: hedside hqfle: 10 ffal. aquar- Have x,n~ h’ied Ole’a Nix’s Russi:ln Pudding? THE YOSEMITE SENTINEL A two-tone paint job has given the Lodge the "New Look" as well as filling ill between $9,000 of taxation which was included in the ttie cracks on "Old Reliable." The porch rail above mentioned $15,000. :has begun to sag from overstuffed seats as the I agree that our county school system is in n~a]es survey from their perch the feminine need of an overhau]ings, and I am in favor of interests. New foundation boards plus new increased taxation to maintain an adequate flooring give us a substantial basis for another school system. This plan solves none of our fif~.y years. Rumor has it that the carpenters school pro.blems and should be defeated. /~ found a wallet with a large sum of money in NOvote does not’ stop the needed re-organiza. it the last time the porch was rejuvenated. We riGa, but merely refers it back to the com- -. -wonder what they found this time besides ra- miltee for an adequate survey so that we might tion stan].ps and termites. kno.w far what we are voting. Think this ovel and be at the polls on Decem,ber 15th. h<[arian Holmgren was honored at a bridal This of course is a personal opinion. How- shower last Monday evening, given by Jenny e~,er, we are facing an important issue and ] B~renian. A beautifully decorated cake and think the local voters should inform themselve: luscious canapes were highlights of the refresh- ,s thoroughly as possible on both sides of the ments. Spice for the evening was added by Bill que,~t~on. Worthen, the groom-to-be, who had ready com- Signed: AVERYE. STLT1RM,M.D ment and advice fro’ each gift as opened by the Director, Lewis Memorial Hospital. ,bride-to-be. The wedding is set fro" the early part of January in Los Vegas. CI~’]{ISTMAS CHURCHPROGllAM "CHIqlST’MAS MUSIC BY CANDLELIGHT" To the SE, NTINELEditor: The fourth annual Christmas ML~sic program I noticed the ad that appeared in the Decem- of the Park Church will be held this year in ber 9 issue of the "Mariposa Gazette" regarding the Camp Curry Dinin~ Room on Sunday, De- the coming school district election. It stated cemlber 19, at 8 p]m. A choir of forty voices the situation accurately but, I thought, in too raider the direction of Milton Baker of the little detail. Because I am intensely interested l~¢ariposa High School faculty has been workin~ in the matter, having two daughters in school, for several weeks on music of many countries, I have gathered some facts which I would like The theme of this year’s concert will be "Carols to pass along to the SENTINE_.L. From Many Land," and carols from Englandl At our local meetings neither the State nor Bohr-mi-~, France, Germany, and our own coun- the County representatives could sustain any try will be sung. Three soloists, Virginia Adams, reasonable argumenl that our local school would .!ol~n Bcg,rd, and H. A. McPherson of Berkeley, _ benefit from the change, in Fact, all argument will sin, parts of the "Messiah." The last por- suggested the very proba.ble withdrawal of op- tion of the evening will include singing of fa- er~ii,~ funds from both Yosemite and Mariposa miliar Chrstmas carols by the choirs and con- districts. Prep",lion. The Girl Scout Choir will sing three Direct questioning revealed the possibility of numbers. The use of candlelight and the candle- our 7lh and 8th grades being transported to a li~]’t pl’oCr~sional by the choirs will be one of ,:..: junior high school in Marinosa, and of our hay- t}le m~st beautiful lmrts of the service. Nancy ’,::: ing no recourse to forestall this except through T_oncnric will be the accompanist. Arram~e- :. a gener.al election by the entire C(mnty men ts of the decorations will be in the capable ;’ The discussion of the tax income of the Coun- hands of Esther Morgen,cnn and ~([arie Oiesel- : ty reveals that if the entire County were sub- h,.rt. E,,eryone is cordially inviled to find ’~": ject in the minimum tax role, lhere would be fln.ougt~ this service the beauty and meaning of i an increase in income of $15,000, which ob- Christmas. viously cannot make possible all of the thinqs SUNDAY SCHOOL PROG~A1VI listed by the Superintendent of Schools as being , The Chrislmas progrmn of the Sunday School ¯ possible under the pl~,n. The plan carries no will be held in the School House at 9:45 A.M, provisions for increase in the school tax a.ate. on S,,nday, Decem’ber 19. The program will The Board members are elecled at large incl~,d- the Nativity Scene and the Coming of . throughout the County, thus making is possible lhe Wise Men, in addition to dramatizations for ~ome districts lo have no rcprescntati:m on and readings by the various classes. :By vote of the Board, This is currently true of our High the children, the W.hite Gift offerin~ will be School Board, of which three members are used to help needy families in Mariposa County. elected from one Supervisory district, and other Everyone is invited. disir.;cts are entirely unrepresented. CHPISTMAS SUNDAY MO~NING SEIRVICE ] definitely object to the type of printed prop- The December 19 eleven o’clock service at the agunda distributed by the Superintendent of Old Village Chapel will have its emphasis on S~hools at County exnense, which unlike any tim Christmas experience. F.dwin Hughes of other matter on the ballot does not discuss both Bakersfield will be the guest tenor soloist. Car- sides of the question. This would certainly mal{e ols will be sung by the congregation. Mr. Glass it ~q~,.~ear that the Department of Education has will soeak on "They Kept Christmas." an axe lo grind. A brief service will be held in the Old Village Gre~t issue is made of the $1,166,030 of un- Chin)el on Christmas Day, at 10:30 A.M. Mr. la×ed pt(q~erty in lhe south end of the county. Glass will sneak on lhe theme "The Glorions A chcc’]c would revenl thai thisw,mld render Journey lO Bclhlchem." i-i .... THE ¥OSEh/[ITE SEN’VINEL MERRY XMAS SKI SCHOOL STAI~F ANNOUNCED FROM THE VFW The Yosemite Ski School will start classes on TheYosemite Valley Post ~,T~,,~. ,~=~.,,.~,, Veterans opening day of Badger Pass, December ,17, ac- of Foreign Wars, expressed its Yuletide spMt cording to Director Luggi Foeger, and the fol- in a fine manner by making worthwhile con- lowing men will instruct: Bill Cahow, assistant tributions to the California Veterans Hospital director Toney Freitas and Bob Brelsford from Christmas committee, lo the local church, and last year’s staff; Ross Moore, Nick Fiore and to the VFWnational home for widows and Jim McConkey fl’om Canada; Not’man Pahner orphans of veterans who had overseas service. from Franconia, New Hampshire, and Chuck Freshwater from Los Angeles. DOR1E WILLIAMSON WEDS GEORGE GOLDSWORTHY BADGER, PASSERS NAMED After a short *but exciting courtship, Doric Williamson and George Goldsworthy were mar- A partial list of the Valley employees who ried in the Old Villaa’e Chapel at 10:45 a.m. will go to the Badger Pass Ski House, come December 9. Reverend Alfred Glass performed December 17, was announced by Assistant Win- the ceremony which was attended by Ray let" Sports Director Bob Beach Duke. whose Goldsworthy, the l:est man: Bill Hubbard, the real name is Howard, Doueetlc will be the man- groom’s sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. ager. assisted by Bo.b Minerieh; Jel:]’y Andrews Alex Friedman, and the bride’s sister. Irene will head up the ski rental deparlment; Dave Lidstone. A small reception for the bridal party Dowping will head the Ski Patrol assisted by was held at the groom’s home following which Bob Heeter and Bob Wilson; Lawrie Brown the newly weds departed on a honeymoon which will be the Coordinator of Tests and Races; would include stops on the Monterey peninsula. Charles Hostetiler, chef; Syd Ledson will be the supervisor of the lifts and will be assisted by Sammy Ballante, Dusty Cloward. Hilmer Tor- CHBIS2~MAS gel’son and Alexis Zaeppfel. There are others, i,. SQUARE DANCE b,,t at this writing thei|’ names were not avail- The last community square dance until mid- able. January will be held at the CampCurt" 5, Dining Room on Friday, December 17. Jim Taylor, mouthpiece for the square dances, reports that VILLAGE STORIES this will be an extra-special dance and one that To Phil Stinchfield goes the dubious honor of shouldn’t be missed. being the first casualty this season. Phil slimmed The Sentinel Office received word this morn- oil the ice back dock of tlm store and suffered ing that Santa Claus is finishing up his work a nasty broken ankle. and is about to leave the Norih Pole for his Art Binder of the S-12 gang is back after a Christmas trip lo the homes of all GOODboys two weeks’ stretch in Merced. Art got back and girls. He plans 1o stop al the Camp Curry jusI in time to celebrate his 25th (so he says) Dining Room at 7:45 p.m. on Christnms Eve. birthday, Decerr~ber 24. For all boys and girls who aren’t That self-satisfied look Nat Bredemar| is wear- yet in school and those in the first three grades, mg lalolv is due to the fact that he’s suffering Soma Claus JUST MIGHThave a gift. Santa from delusions ,,ff keint~ a chef, Nat’s been says thai he will be so busy that the boys and cooking up a hot special every noon at the girls will have to be at the pw’ty in order to Spnon and so fat’ it looks as if he really might be a chef. receive their presents. Witln Christnms coming along, the store is JACK GREENER slowly taking on that holiday look. Lots of LOSES APPEND1X eye-enticing items are now on display. A large Jack Greener will have every reason to re- selection of toys for young and old has been member Thanksgwing 1948. While feasting at selected for your approval. So, if you have The Ahwahnee he was stricken by a violent time on your hands, co,he down and sl~en,t a tummy ache. Passing it off as merely a tummy l:leasant hour or so playing with the toys. Yule ache didn’t work, Jack says, and before he love ~42111. knew it Dr. Baysmffer had removed his trouble- some appendix. Alfl|ough he suffered s¢mm ttOSPI’PAL IT£~MS complications, he is now recovering and will be Belly Brown. lhe Sentinel scout at the hos- betIer titan ever shortly. pital, repor|s several Valley ~ecmle in various stalzes of convalescence. Millie Taylor had an LOST AP, ROW operation December 6. M"s. Wider is recuper- CtlR1STMAS PARTY alin~ from a rather protracted illness. Whitcy For employees who haven’t reached lhe L~,sh, ot! Wr~wona.is also under treatment. Best grizzled age of twenly-one, a Christmas Eve wishes to them all for a s~eedy recovery. party will be held at the Lost Arrow. accordin~ Nm’se Rose Po.ri left recently for her home to Marie Zaeppfcl, who also reports thai it will sh’tle, New Yawk. A new name among the be a jolly affair eompleie with Chrislmas :fes- a,wels of mercy is Elaine Holm, who hails from iivilies. Whittier.