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With nothing but sand and sky to look at, I noticed that there were white clouds both to the right and left of us. After watchâ€" ing them I was sure they were coming toward each other, and I mentioned the fact to the rest of our party, adding that if the clouds met we could expect a storm. But nobody paid the least attention to me. Later when we got into the hail storm I had the satisfaction of saying "I TOLD YOU SO!" I have seen hail storms in many places, but this one had them all marked zero. There was lightning, thunder, hail and a very generous deluge of rain. All autos pulled There was desert to the right, to the left, and in front as far as we could see, to say nothing of that which we had already passed through. About every twenty miles or so there would be a group of houses with auto repair shop, gasoline, sandwiches â€"and cool drinks, plus a windmill, showing that they had water. We left at 5 a.m. the next mornâ€" ing in order to get to the Grand Canyon to make a reservation for our Junior member who wanted to take the MULE TRIP to the botâ€" tom of the Canyon. It meant more desert all the way, and we all had to keep watch for a coolâ€"looking place to get breakfast .and ll}nr, lunch. There was dry ice in the car, and a new fangled cooler on the side of the front window, and though we were warm, we were not uncomfortable. With the Grand Canyon as our goal we had to start early to get to Los Vegas, our first stop, by four that afternoon. We had reserâ€" wations at Last Frontier Hotel, very modern as to accommodaâ€" tions, with everything for comâ€" fort to the latestâ€"even a swimâ€" ming pool. Their display of old Indian relics, old pistols, and even a covered wagon, were things of which they are very proud. As it was what the west calls a swanky hotel, we rested and then dressed for dinner, feeling that we must look our best. But the majority of men came in right from their autos, minus neckties, shirt colâ€" lars turned in, no coats, mussed trousers, and looking tired and hungry. The women‘ wore shorts with a combination of waist and brazier, which left several inches of bare skin exposed. No stockâ€" ings, soft shoes and bright banâ€" danas tied over their hair. Of course these people, like ourselves, had been driving all day through the desert, and perhaps from a longer distance, going mnl further before stopping for the night. But we never dressed lorl dinner after that, Wonders Of The West As Described By Former Highland Parker "THE TENDER YEARS" George Macready â€" Edgar Buchanan Sun. thru Sat. Sept. 12 to 18 First North Shore Showing "THE BLACK ARROW" Thursday, Sept. 9, 1948 ALCYON 2 Ne. Sheridan "Give My Regards 3~a&a¢d Shollows Telephone H. P. 2400 To Broadway" Sept. 9â€"10â€"11 There are many things of inâ€" terest besides the Canyon. The Hopi Indians have a store where one can purchase anything from safety razor blades to the most gorgeous shawls and rugs, with pottery galore. There are illusâ€" trated lectures vntugood speakâ€" ers. The Hermit‘s t is an anâ€" cient building with a roof that had me fascinated, and a fireplace large enough to roast an ox with a pig or two at either end. & Another place we went to see was the Watch Tower, built many years ago. It is several stories high, and one has to climb up ladders to reach the upper floors and windows, so I stayed on the main floor. Several old ladies came and talked to me. It is really asâ€" The Grand Canyon is 280 miles long and 56 miles of it is in the National Park, in which our hotel was situated. It is about five miles across to the north rim, and a mile deep. The view is simply beyond words to describe. Colors change by the hour, according to sun and weather conditions, and are always vivid. When the bottom of the canyon is reached a nice dinner is served, followed by lecture, movies and story telling. Our Junior was thrilled, and we couldn‘t shut her up, she had so much to tell. It is interesting to see how each rider is fitted to a certain horse. The rider cannot pick out his or her own horse. The men in charge do that. Every buckle and band is carefully looked over, to make sure it is ont too tight or too loose. * We were allowed to stay three days, because our Junior member was taking the mule ride to the m- of the Canyon. The party at 11 a.m. and returns at 4 .pm. the next day. It takes five hours to get to the bottom. They have lunch on the way down, proâ€" vided by {] each group. SWISS WATCHES A SPECIALTY Store hours 8:00 to 6.00 smiled at them their faces would break into the sweetest smile, and after that take on a most friendly expression upon meeting. to the side of the road and stayed there half an hour, one time, and twenty minutes another. Then the storm turned and went on ahead, and when we reached our hotel, the El Tavor, we were met with a double rainbow and & clear sky. It was a wonderful sight. The El Tavor is an old hotel, not even having an elevator, but our rooms were SPACIOUS and I mean it. Each room had two double beds, a desk, dressing table and low tables for our suit cases. Without moving a piece of furniâ€" ture a tenâ€"couple Virginia Reel could have been danced without crowding. The bell boys were all Hopi Indian lads, with the most serious looking faces. But if one Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer Open Mon.â€"Fri. 6:00â€"Satâ€"Sun., 1:30â€"35¢ to 6:30 50c after 6:30, incl. tax THEATRE â€" 630 Vernon Ave. Highland Park 605 GLENCOE 14â€"16 of When we returned from Santa Fe we stopped there for lunch again, and all tables being filled, sat at the counter. Before we had finished our lunch an Indian womâ€" an came in and sat at the counter. She had the most beautiful Indian jewelry on fingers,â€"ears and in ‘long chains around her neck. Someâ€" one spoke to her about the value of the jewelry, and she said she here?" 1 said felt safer wearing it than carryâ€" ing it in her purse. She was going to some Indian celebration. The white woman who was with her told us that for many years this Indian woman had been Queen there. As our party headed for the auto I saw a car with an Illinois license, and the word "Chicago" pasted on the back window, so I stopped. The party was all in the car except one man, who looked my way. I waved and called. ‘Hello, Chicago." He waved, and then I said, "This is Highland Park." He answered: "Well, good neighbor, we are a long way from home. How do you like it out tonishing how many of these old dames travel alone. At. nearly every one of these side attractions one could get a large ice cold drink of orange juice for ten cents. The vendors did a thriving business. The ‘Painted Desert. was the next attraction after leaving the Grand Canyon. It has the same colorings, not so vivid, and is very. flat. We had beeh directed to stop for lunch at a place a mile and a half off the main road, and we were surprised when we turned the last curve to see all the autos parked, We had quite a time findâ€" ing a place for ourselves. It was the cleanest place in which I have ever eaten, air conditioned, *with good food nicely served at reasonâ€" lbrepl'ieu. Good Looksâ€"well designed, with gleaming white porcelain finish for eary deaning. 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Jelinek, Chicago, and Mrs. Cliff D. Carpenter, Mrs. Edward Herman and Mrs. John Blackmore, of Evanston. On October 7 the North Shore Creative Writers will open its eleventh season with weekly workâ€" shops under the direction of Miss Marjory Peters. A "Signâ€"Up and Sumâ€"Up" luncheon will be given by the North Shore Creative Writers at the home of Mrs. Mildred B. Haessler, 1737 Rice St., Ravinia, On Thursday, September 16, at 12 o‘clock. Mrs. Haessler, who served as president for the past two years, was one of the founders of the group which was formed ten years ago to further the interests of North Shore women who have that "urge to write". Creative Writers To Sign Up and Sum Up Thursday, Sept. 16 The published works of memâ€" bers of the group will be on paâ€" rade, and the authors will be on hand to tell of their experiences in achieving their goal of publicaâ€" tion. Then the members of my party |this luncheon may secure further accused me of flirting. What do|information by calling Mrs. Milâ€" you think of that? bat dred B. Hacssler. Highland Park Anyone interested in attending Nine other permits were issued during the month: five private garages, $7,400; two single family dwelling alterations, $950 one priâ€" vate garage alteration $500, and one beach house, $49,455. The beach house is being erected by the park board at Roger Williams ave.. Ravinia. Total fees for other permits were $4,372,12. dred B. Hacssler, Highland Park Highland Park Tops List For According to the August buildâ€" ing report, Highland Park leads Lake county communities for the month with a total of $485,005, bringing the total amount for 17 single family dwelling permits, averaging $25,000 per home in 1948, so far, to over $4,000,000. Northshore GardenofMemories A Surprise Awaits You if You Have Not Visi THIS BEAUTIFUL GARDEN CEMETERY GREEN®BAY ROAD & 18TH 3T. 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