Brazos Tributary (Palo Pinto, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 20, 1969 Page: 3 of 6
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Herman
and
Henrietta
(Last week: Herman toldHenrietta not to go to the hill
because he feared the crows which hunters spoke of at
their campfires on the beach. Henrietta had gone to the
first ledge despite his warning. Herman did not know
where she was, but thought she had gone to drag in an
old piece of rope to put near their house to protect it
from the storm. After waiting several hours for her
return, Herman had gone down the beach to help with the
rope.)
Herman skittered down the beach as fast as any crea-
ture walking sideways could be expected to move. Drop-
lets of rain occasionally bounced off his back and the
humid air made him pant all the harder.
Why, oh why, he asked himself, did I let Henrietta go
out in this weather alone? But then, he thought, fe-
males have to do everything for themselves these days.
I did what any other crab would have done, although
Granpapa Crab surely won't understand. Herman's ration-
alizations didn't help, and the further he went the
more he worried.
The sky was black, and he jumped every time a clap of
thunder fell over him in mad warning. Finally, after
laboring over one particularly steep bank, Herman saw
in the distance an old anchor which he was certain
was what Henrietta had described.
Frantically, he looked for signs of activity as he
approached the log with forced nonchalance. But when he
found no signs of life there, he totally lost his crab
composure and began screaming Henrietta's name. At last,
he calmed down enough to think straight. She's not here,
he muttered, and began to look around.
The rope was there, wrapped around the anchor, and
yes, there were Henrietta's distinctive footprints—one
foot slightly smaller than the others. He saw that they
led on in the direction of the hill, and without stop-
ping to think of the possible consequences, he started
following them.
Only when he got to the foot of the hill, did it oc-
cur to him that he could have asked for help—maybe
from Gapper Sea Gull. But it was too late now. The
water was far away—at least it seemed so to a tiny sand
crab.
Herman sighed and began climbing, which was hard e-
nough for any sand crab. But all the worry made the
climb seem impossible.
"Henrietta," he called feebly. Over and over, he
called his wife's name, but it was no use.
At that moment, up on the first ledge of the hill,
Henrietta was calling, "Herman!" She was in ghastly
trouble.
She had climbed to the ledge with no trouble. Once
there, she ha<i just begun to look for shelter, when she
Southwest
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Quickly, Henrietta had darted into an old hollow log.
Now here I am, she thought, with a hungry crow poking
his head in at me. Oh, if only I had listened to Herman,
heard an awful commotion overhead. Looking up, she saw
that a crow was circling over her. The,noise was of
flapping wings. r- .
A large crow was jabbing his beak into the hole, trying
to reach the scared little crab. Then, it squawked so
loudly that Henrietta's head rattled.
"It must be Bluebeak Crow," Henrietta whispered to
herself, "the largest of the whole flock that lived on
the hill."
"Just you wait, succulent little crab, I will dig in
and get you. I like seafood," Bluebeak threatened.
"Herman! Herman!" Henrietta cried. "Oh, it's no use
calling for him now," she muttered, and tried to dig in
the opposite direction from the hungry crow.
(To be ‘continued next week.)
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Trailer spaces, cabins,
bait, gas, and groceries.
Wet and dry boat sotrage.
SHUFFLE BOARD TOURNAMENT
EACH FRIDAY NIGHT. Joe &
Doris Nicks invite you to
On
P.K. Lake
Rainbow
Lodge
The Southwest Forty is
not—as some might suppose
—the corner of a pasture.
It's the Strawn area.
Joy Kitchens will be hon-
ored with a shower from 7
to 9 p.m. on November 22.
It will be in the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Nowak
and Mrs. Nowak noted that
"all are invited to the
come and go event."
Happy birthday a few days
late, Mrs. Irene Visentine!
We know it was a happy one,
because your grandson Don-
ny Crawford told us the en-
tire family was planning a
Sunday dinner celebration.
Mrs. Visetine was 79 on
'November 15. Born in Italy,
she came to Texas when she
was four-years-old and has
lived in Strawn most of her
life.
Mrs. Visentine has three
sons, two daughters, ten
grandchildren, and four
great grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Moon of
Strawn will celebrate their
golden wedding anniversary
on December 7. Friends are
cordially invited to an op-
en house honoring the coup-
le in their home on that
special day.
Strawn's Methodist Church
preacher, the Reverend K.E.
Bass reports that the Har-
vest Festival was a huge
success.
Over 400 people came and
"it looks like we will net
around twenty-one hundred
dollars. Thanks to everyone
for their generosity," he
said.
Pat Hinkson tore himself
away from the Purdue vs.
Ohio State game just long
enough to report "more deer
than I've seen before."
Twenty-one deer have been
killed on the Hinkson lease.
They seem to be thick in
the Southwest Forty. Also,
Mrs. H. noted--between UT
vs. TCU plays—Jim Chesnut
killed a really nice buck,.
and others have been bag-
ging trophies during the
opening weeks.
Actually, we might have
been able to give more deer
reports from the Hinkson
home—but we had to dash to
the car radio during the
first time out.
Need a portrait? Want a
portrait? They make excel-
lent Christmas gifts. See
Bob at the Brazos Tributary
office or call 0L9-3555.
IF YOU'RE REALLY NERVOUS-and take your
football seriously, you might find the
Strawn pep squad looking just like this
when they pull out their fast flashlights
at halftime. At least that's how it looked
to one nervous photographer at homecoming.
By Robin Scudder
Strawn
Footbal 1
Strawn Highlights
Strawn raced to a thirty
point lead in the first
half and finished with a 38
-12 victory over Moran on
November 13.
That clinched Strawn's
trip to district 7-B play-
offs since the Greyhounds
beat Corbin—next team on
the list earlier in the
season.
In the Moran game, Mike
Lloyd led with two touch-
downs. Jimmy Lynn, Larry
Gilland, Morris Snyder, and
Burt Jones carried the pig-
skin for one each.
Jimmy Lynn booted the ball
for a two point conversion.
(A kick in 6-man football
scores two points.)
Strawn is digging in for
the Santo game on November
20,. It Will not stop the
Greyhounds' bi-district
trip,, but as an in-county
game, it is one they want
to sack.
"I think the team is good
enough to go regional,"
Coach Hafley said.
(The junior and senior
girls of Strawn High School
collaborated to prepare the
following notes. Thanks,
ladies. Vie appreciate your
notes on the football game,
but have incorporated them
into the game story for
readability.)
Hi! Well, believe it or
not, we made it to Moran
and back on our pep squad
bus without any trouble.
Wonder if it will make it
to Santo?
The high school girls
were shown films of the
homecoming game Friday
night. They were presented
by Donald Crawford, and the
excitement hasn't died
down yet—not one bit.
Thursday night, we will
go to Santo and play our
last district game at 7:30
p.m.
The pep squad will spon-
sor a candy sale Friday
morning.
Til next week, so long
from "Dear Ole SHS."
TOS!!!
the Brazos Trib-
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This week will certainly
,be remembered by many of
the students at Graford.
Especially one senior whose
name has changed from Miss
Barbara Kosakowski to Mrs.
Ronald VanNatta. Barbara
was married Saturday, Nov-
ember 8 in the Eleventh
Avenue Church in Mineral
Wells. Brother R.B. Shiflet
officiated the ceremony. We
all wish Barb and Ron many
long and happy years togeth-
er.
The Freshman are happy to
say they have a new student,
Glen Chester, in their
class. (Where are we going
to find room for another
freshman?)
Homecoming queen elect-
ions were held on November
14. The queen's name will
be a secret until November
28 when Graford plays Sli-
dell in our homecoming game.
Two sad events have also
happened recently at Gra-
ford. Mrs. Sara Velte, our
home economics instructor,
attended funeral services
on Monday for her brother
in Port Arthur.
Miss Estis Weldon, our
English instructor, attend-
ed funeral services for
Captain Thomas E. Campbell,
who was killed in Viet Nam,
at Fort Sill on October 28.
We all extend our deepest
regrets to Mrs. Velte and
Miss Weldon.
So closes another week at
Graford High. Read further
news from "The Home of the
Jackrabbits" next week.
PEACE! —R.S.
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