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to Mr. and Mrs. Larson about the proposition he had gotten. Lonny knew that he would get a good com­ mission on the sale of the horse and really needed the money, but he also know that if they decided to sell, the horse would be moved to some big-name Middle Tennessee trainer. Problems! They had left it all up to him. After all the horses had been unloaded and cleaned up, and his customers and well-wishers had left, Lonny told Helen to go on home. 'Til be home in a few min­ utes,” he said. "I want to do some thinking.” At breakfast, Lonny told Helen waht he planned to do. "I. figure that if they are willing to give twelve thousand dollars for all of that hor se, they might be willing to give six thousand for half of him, and leave him here with me. That way,” he went on, pouring himself a third cup of coffee, "I’ll . . Helen broke into the monologue and said, "Honey, what time did you get to bed last night?” Lonny accused, "You’re not listening.” He went on to say that if they would do what he wanted, he could buy that six-horse van that he had seen, and still have a top horse. Sitting in his lap as they looked out over the roll­ ing country, Helen had to admit that it was a good idea. She also admitted that she was very proud of him the night before. "You know,” she said, "I’m almost glad that you decided not to finish school and go to work for Dad. If you had, we would be stuck in town and never would have known how easy it is to get a blue ribbon. Lonny promptly dumped her on the floor . . . and the phone rang! Lonny answered the phone and, with hand gestures, indicated to Helen that it was the big man with the cigar. "Yes, sir,” he said. "No, we were already up . . . talking about your proposition.” He listened for a few moments and then said, "Well, here’s my think­ ing about it. . .” . (To be continued) VOICE ADVERTISING RATES Full page................................................................... $150.00 Half page................................................................ 90.00 Quarter page......................................................... 50.00 Classified Ads — $7.50 per Inch FOR SALE - WALKING PONY (1) TWO YEARS OLD MAY 1 3TH (2) BAY ROAN STUD (3) GO BOY SHADOW BREEDING (4) HEIGHT 13-3 (5) CAN REALLY WALK AND "GO-ON" (6) BEAUTIFUL CONFORMATION (7) REASON FOR SELLING: NO PONY CLASSES IN OUR AREA (8) PRICED AT $2,500.00 FOR QUICK SALE SALAY HILLVIEW FARM BOX 298 - DAVIDSVILLE (JOHNSTOWN), PA. PHONE 814/479-4178 June, 1966 NOTICE! BROODMARE OWNERS? By popular demand WILSON STOCK FARM is again offering a valuable service to owners of Top Broodmares and Colts. ”We will board, feed, give personal attention, and breed to the stallion of your choice.” Lim­ ited number of mares will be accepted. There are about 75 stallions and about 10 WORLD CHAMPIONS stabled in Tennessee. We are offer­ ing the best health program, finest facilities, and quality care and hand­ ling. Getting your mares in foal is our deepest concern and our greatest reward. FOR BOOKING AND PROTECTIVE CONTRACTS AND OTHER INFORMATION, WRITE TO: WILSON STOCK FARM H. C. WILSON, OWNER MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE - Phone 615/893-8927 day or night CEDARTOWN OPTIMIST CLUB HORSE SHOW JULY 9, 1966 42 CLASSES. OF WHICH 8 ARE CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES S325 CASH MONEY IN WALKING HORSE STAKE CLASSES PLENTY OF STABLES AVAILABLE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: PAUL WIENER P. O. BOX 222, CEDARTOWN, GEORGIA WALKING HORSE CLASSES INCLUDED IN MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS, STATE FAIR Two classes for Tennessee Walking Horses will be staged in the Mount Vernon, Illinois, State Fair so­ ciety horse show on Saturday night, July 23, 1966. The twelve-event program, which offers premiums of $100.00 per class with five ribbons, includes Walking Horse Amateur and Walking Horse Open Classes. Also of interest to Walking Horse exhibitors on the same program will be an English Saddle Pleasure class, any breed to show at a walk and best pleasure gait (no tail sets). All classes are for stallions, mares or geldings with lady or gent, junior or senior riders. WAYNE ROBBINS, P. O. Box 123, Salem, Illinois, is heading up the Walking Horse division for the Mount Vernon State Fair horse show committee. Since this is the first time ever for Walking Horses to be shown at Mount Vernon, Mr. Robbins is anxious to fill these classes to overflowing. He is soliciting the support of exhibitors everywhere with the hope of extending the classes in future shows. (Complete show programs available from Mr. Robbins.) Other classes consist of: Open Parade; Morgan in Harness and under saddle; Saddle Horse three-gaited amateur, and open; Harness pony 50 inches and un­ der; Pony Roadster 48 inches and under; Saddle Horse five-gaited; and Roadster for Standard or non-Stardard bred horses. Entries close 5:00 p.m. day of show, and entry fee is $5.00 per class. 27