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LAST CHANCE WESTERN QUIZ . . . Tragedy, continued from page 1
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The Desert Trumpet declares an amnesty. ○ Carole Lombard was now simply part of
the broken wreckage. Broken-hearted, he
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by Chuck Kleber ○
train.
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or those of you who failed our recent true/false quizzes, you are being given ○
another chance. However, this is the absolutely final last chance. There are ○ ○ President Roosevelt sent a telegram
○ to Clark Gable: “Mrs. Roosevelt and I are
Fno prizes for passing. Less than five correct means deportation to Nipton, ○
California . . . never to return. And if you’ve ever been to Nipton, you know what ○ deeply distressed . . . She loved her
country. She is and always will be a star,
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we mean. ○
one we shall never forget, nor cease to
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○ be grateful to.” Gable entered the armed
(1) When cowboys referred to “jewelry,” (6) The Apaches got their name from a ○
○ services shortly after the tragic flight and
they meant guns. (T) (F) Zuni word, meaning “enemy.” (T) (F)
○ flew on several combat missions in Eu-
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rope. After the war, he continued to live
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(2) “Blackstrap” and “larrup” were two (7) Cattlemen who spoke of “cooking ○ ○ in their Encino, Calif. home. He married
names for molasses in the Old mutton” were disdainfully speaking of ○
○ again, but no one could replace Carole.
West. (T) (F) people who preferred lamb to ○
○ When he died in 196l, his wife, Kay,
steak. (T) (F)
thoughtfully had him buried at Forest
(3) “Paincourt” was an outlaw’s some- ○ Lawn, next to Carole.
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what wry description of trial (8) A “G-string” is an l8th century name ○
courts. (T) (F) for a breechcloth. (T) (F) ○ ○
Desert Trumpet
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(4) When a cowboy said “bone-sea- (9) When John Wayne said “pilgrim,” he ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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soned,” he meant an older steer. (T) (F) meant a man new to the West. (T) (F) ○ Editor
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Barb Wolin
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(5) Cowpokes who visited a barber had (10) Cowboys called one of their own a ○
Contributing Writers
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an appointment for a “hair brand.” (T) (F) “stackwad” if he saved his money. (T) (F) ○ ○ Louis C. Kleber
○ Tom Pfaendler
Answers on page 3 ○
Jack Ryan
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○ H. Dan Wray
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Layout, Design & Publishing
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Boot Tracks, continued from page 5 The climbing route has been closed to ○ ○ Norm Kresge
Donald Schoengold
protect the rock art, but the name Peaches ○
○ Christina Wilkinson
respect this restriction and don’t try to still “clings.” ○ ○ Barb Wolin
go around the fences. Unfortunately, all The scenery in Lost Creek and Wil- ○ ○ The Desert Trumpet is published monthly by
of Lost Creek has been loved to death low Springs is spectacular. I can only ○ and for FORRC members. Statements, opinions
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and is now struggling to recover. imagine what this place might have been ○ ○ and points of view expressed by writers are their
own and do not necessarily reflect those of
Those with a little more time, who like hundreds of years ago, before air- ○ FORRC. Please submit all articles, photos and
might like to explore this area further, ○ planes and SUV’s, before boom boxes ○ ○ artwork NLT the15th of each month by calling
○ and spray paint. It was probably as sweet ○ 515-5350. If you are interested in becoming part
should go back to guidepost #3 and slide ○ ○ of the Desert Trumpet Committee, contact Edi-
between the two big rocks to hike along ○ and serene as anywhere on earth. Travel ○ tor at 256-8043.
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○ across time now. Pull up a rock along the
the Willow Springs Trail. This is a ○
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○ FORRC is a non-profit 501 (3) (c) organization
higher path that follows the wash and ○ trail, close your eyes, and fill your lungs ○ ○ dedicated solely to the welfare of the Red Rock
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offers some great views of White Rock ○ with the sage and juniper scented air. Life ○ Canyon National Conservation Area. FORRC
Mountain. After a mile or so of easy and ○ ○ is good here; no wonder it’s a popular ○ ○ provides both volunteers and funding for
much less crowded hiking, you’ll end up ○ ○ place! Experience Lost Creek and have a ○ ○ projects including environmental education,
teacher workshops, natural resource protection,
in the popular Willow Springs picnic ○ very enjoyable day with family and ○ ○ cultural resource monitoring, hike programs and
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○ friends. The hiking is pleasant and really other services. Annual individual membership
area, where you’ll find The Petroglyph ○
○ is $10.00. General meetings are held four times
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Wall trailhead. This quick little tenth- ○ not challenging at all. I would give the ○ a year; Board meetings are held on the second
○ Lost Creek / Willow Springs experience ○
mile trek leads to a nicely varnished wall ○ ○ Tuesday of each month at Sahara West Library
adorned with a variety of petroglyphs and a total score of five boots out of ten. ○ ○ unless otherwise posted. Messages may be left
at 255-8743. Visit our website at
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pictographs. This actually used to be a ○ www.friendsofredrockcanyon.or g
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rock climbing area known as “Peaches.” ○
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