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DENVER. COLORADO. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1933.
NUMBER 11
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East Colfax Avenue
Merchants to Celebrate
East Colfax from Colorado Boulevard to Quebeek Street has been in
a bad state for some two years, but
thanks- to the government reconstruction program it is now being
paved, and unless foreseen conditions arise , will be completed to
Jasmine before November 1st, and
to Quebec by November 15th.
The merchants along the Avenue
fcave called a meting to be held in
Montclair Civic Building, Monday,
October 16th, to organize and lay
»lans for a big celebration.
The streets will be gayly lighted
and the stores will be artistically
decorated with flags and bunting.
▲ committee of arrangement to look
after every detail will be appointed.
Governor Ed Johnson, Mayor Be-
0ole and Councilman Doran will be
invited to address the audiences.
There is talk of having a band, a
dance and otherd amusements.
Whatever the arrangement committee decides upon, the Topics will
keep you informed, as wll as the
date to be set for the celebration.
A MUSICAL TREAT
We are in receipt of invitations to
the Young Folks Recital Concert
given by the Hansell Studios at 1631
Holly.
In looking over the program will
•ay that it should be a very enjoyable and interesting evening, as
there are some wonderful numbers
Usted.
The Recital will be held in the
I. O. O. F. Teple Building, 5th floor
•n Wednesday, October 18. Concert
starting promptly at 8:15.
Any person wishing invitation,
call Franklin 1190 or writing 1631
Holly, same will be mailed without
cost.
Mrs. Lester P. Blunt, a former resident of Park Hill and active member of Montview Presbyterian
Church, passed away Friday morning, October 6th, at her home in
Boulder, where she has resided for
the past three years. Besides her
husband, she is survived by a
daughter Ramona, a senior student
at the University, and a son Forbes,
aged 12. Services and interment,
took place in Boulder Saturday afternoon.
October 7, 1933.
Mr. Alfred Steele,
2670 Dahlia Street,
Denver, Colorado.
Dear Mr. Steele:
I am not a little surprised to read
in Friday's issue of "Park Hill
Topicis" the (paragraph you have
under local news, wherein you
state seedsmen mix what you call
"Brown" grass with Blue Grass.
Thus I feel it my duty to endeavor to explain to you that this
so-called "Brown" grass is a well
known pest grass called "Crab"
grass.
This crab grass has appeared in
many lawns in Denver. The belief
is that it comes in the lawns chiefly
through soil or manures that are
put on the lawns in the early spring.
However, there are casses known
where birds have brought a few of
the seeds and as it increases very
rapidly, one seed will produce
several hundred seeds in a season.
It positively does not come in the
blue grass since blue grass seed is
harvested in June and this crab
graas does not produce a weed until
late August, through September and
October. The trade is very well
satisfied that there is no crab grass
in any grades of blue grass. Furthermore, it is not a commercial seed
and would be almost impossible for
a seedsmen to procure the seed to
mix with blue grass. Even if a
seedsmen would get the crab grass,
it would be very expensive in gathering it.
Why did you go ahead and make
such a statement without consultation? In fact, you have made yourself libel for erroneous statement
and if the Colorado Seedsmen's Association see fit they can take action and cause you to apoligize for
this, at least, or stand a damage.
I will say, this is not contemplated,
but it is in line. Therefore, I would
suggest to you that you get busy, Inform yourself definitely and In
some way endeavor to remedy this
very serious charge you have made
against seedsmen.
I will say again, I believe that
not one seedsman has ever done
what you claim. In fact, the seed
trade is not a bunch of rascals, nor
do I think there is one in the busi-
qms even to I ^ub.Jealer, like t
hardware dealer or grocery man,
who would do such a thing. Therefore, I would say the more I think
about it, the more I think you are
libel, and better retrack mighty
quick.
Very sincerely.
C. R. ROOT.
The item referred to was sen*/ in
by one of our contributors, and escaped my notice. Had I seen it, it
would not have been published
Editor.
To Eradicate Crab Grass
The growth has a tendency to lie
flat or sprawled out: so much so,
that the lawn mower does not readily catch it. However, much can be
cut by setting the blades of the
mower especially low, and just
previous to cutting the lawn, rake
up the growth to an erect position.
That enables the mower to catch
much of it. These particular cuttings should be destroyed by burning in the ashpit, same as you
should destroy Dandelion plants
and blossoms.
JONH H. KLISS DIES IN
CALIFORNIA
Mr. John II. Kliss, husband of
Alba Kliss of 1484 Eudora Street
died suddenly Sunday of a heart
ailment in Los Angeles, where he
went over a year ago for his health.
Burial will take place in Denver.
Mr. N. G. Petry, 2280 Clermont
who left last week for Washington,
D. C, as a member of the Code
Committee for the building trades
states in a letter to Mrs. Petry that
he greatly enjoyed the World Series
game played there last Friday. Mr.
Petrys work in connection with the
code calls for conferences with the
high officials in Washington.
They KeepTab on the Chiselers
ORPHANS HAPPY TO SEE PARK
GEN. THOMAS S. HAMMOND, in charge of compliance boards established throughout the nation by the NRA to check-up on those who
chisel on the blue eagle, talks matters over with Miss Mary E. Hughes,
head of the million and a half women of the country who have enrolled
to help Gen. Hugh S. Johnson and President Roosevelt fight the battle of
the depression. Among the duties of the army of women who report to
Miss Hughes tor commands is to secure the names of those who do not
comply with promises made Uncle Sam when they signed up for the blue
eagle. The black book in front of Miss Hughes and General Hammond
may be turned over to General Johnson when the administrator of the
NiiA is reavii ie o'aai. iVrwii «>'u EfcetoV.iselers" .. '-.;. ^.nisii he would
do when the proper time comes.
L4DIE/
Who Wants a Brand Now
Automobile for Nothing
You will have to do some little work to
get it, but the requirements are easy and
would only take a little spare time. Your
friends no doubt would all help you. The
contest will be started if enough ladies show
interest.
For information call or write the publisher of the Topics.
Call evenings
2670 Dahlia Street YOrk 1005-M
Through the generousity «f
thoughtful Denver citizens the
privilege is extended every year to
a number of orphan children to attend the Young America League
Circus.
It is an act that brings undoubted
cheer to the youngsters benefited
and a feeling of well being to the
doner.
The purchase of an extra pair or
more of tickets to the circus may be
designed for this purpose and the
League will see that they are made
available to these children wh« are
cooped up most of the year in a
home with none of the privileges
your own children take as a matter
of course.
At the special price offered these
tickets at 25 cents each will accomplish more to create whole hearted
joy both for yourself and family
than any other investment we ean
think of. See that you dou't mtae
this and tell your friends.
PARK HILL MAN RECEIVES
ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART
Mrs. T. H. Nance of 26th and
Dexter entertained her friends at
Bridge Luncheon on Thursday
Thos favored by being in attendance
report a very enjoyable afternoon.
Herbert C. Castella, 2510 Grape
has been awarded the Order of the
Purple Heart, for distinguished service in the World War. He was a
member of the second division
Marines for eighteen Months.
The Ladies Society of Park Hill
Methodist Church will begin a series
of book reviews next Monday, October 16, at 2:00 P. M. in the foyer
of the church. The books will be reviewed by Mrs. C. A. Newcomb, and
Nvill occur on the first and third
Mondays of each month until six
have been given. The first book is
"Miss Bishop" by Bess Streeter
Aldrieh. Admission 25 cents or the
series for $1.25. Phone Mrs. Gillis,
YOrk 9295 for season tickets.
Circle No. 3 of Park Hill Methodist Church will give a luncheon in
the foyer of the church on Friday,
November 3, from 12:00 to 2:00
o'clock. Brinv your guests and see
what a lovely luncheon we serve.
Phone Mrs. Koch, FRanklin 6034-R
for reservations.
Circles 2 and 4 of Park Hill
Methodist Ladies Society will meet
at the church at 10 A. M. Tuesday.
Octobr 17, to sew for the Red
Cross. Any other ladies of the
church who can come are cordially
invited.
The Fall Fiesta and Silver shower
to be held Thursday evening,
October 19, at the Knights of
Columbus Hall, 16th and Grant Sts.
will be well attended by Park Hill
people. The affair is being given
for the benefit of Blessed sacrament
Church in Park Hill.
The committee on arrangements
is headed by Mrs. T. S. Dolan as
tliiuiinaii. with Mrs. John iVica as
vice chairman.
The evening will l>e a galy one and
there will be something doing every
minute.
Home cooked delicacies and Italian Food will be on sale for carrying
home, and there will also be buffet
service through out the evening.
Mrs. Sophie Dispense is in charge
of this department.
There will be many new and novel
games which are in charge of the
Men's committee under the direction
of Jack Stortz.
The doors will l>e oi>en at seven
thirty and no admission charge.
Every one attending will participate in the drawing for the door
prize.
We regret to announce the death
of Mr. Harold Newell Van Bergn, of
2341 Eudora Street, heart disease
caused his untimely end, he was 57>
years old and for many years had
been connected with the Bohm Allen Jewelry Company. Surviving
him is his mother, Mrs. Mary Van
Bergen, wife Mrs. Bessie McLean
Van Bergen and one son, Thomas
Mc Lean Van Bergen.
Massmeeting
Merchants of E. Colfax
and everyone interested
in celebrating the reconstruction of Colfax
Ave., meets
Monday Evening,
Oct. 16, 8 P. M.
at
Montclair Civic
Building
12th and Oneida Sts.