(A look at some of the stories that made the news ‘back-in-the-day’ with CLIFFORD STANLEY)
Raleigh bicycle damaged
GEORGETOWN, Wed. April 5 – In a collision with a motorcar at the corner of Croal and High Streets at 12:45p.m yesterday, a brand new Raleigh bicycle, ridden by Thomas Charles of 73 Leopold and Breda Streets, was badly damaged. Charles was cycling south on High Street, and as he was crossing Croal Street, his Raleigh was hit by car No. H4991, driven by Fernando Gomes of 228, South Road.
Charles escaped uninjured.
(The Daily Chronicle: April 6, 1939)

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NEWS IN BRIEF
THE CASE of the Police against Rohoman for the alleged practise of dentistry will be heard on Tuesday, April 11, Mr. J.A. Luckhoo, Q.C, defending.
While cycling along the Sea-wall Road south of King’s Ground on Saturday morning, Adolphus Fraser (26) was struck on his right thigh by a falling coconut from one of the trees overhanging the road.
First aid was rendered by Sgt. 3221 Armstrong and P.C. 4251 Fredericks of the Constabulary Depot, after which Fraser was taken to hospital, treated and sent away.
(The Daily Chronicle: April 3, 1939)

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Kaieteur thrills North American party
THRILLED by the beauty and grandeur of Kaieteur, impressed by the kindness and friendliness of the aboriginal Indians, and pleased by the travel service, a party of four North Americans returned to the city on Monday afternoon after an overland trip to Kaieteur.
They are Mr. George Holmes, a mining engineer of Los Angeles, California, who, in 1933, found the famous Silver Queen goldmine of Mojave and afterwards sold it for $3M; Mrs. Holmes; Mr. Victor Hayek, also of Los Angeles and a prominent Attorney-at-Law; and Mrs. Hayek.
“I’ve got some sad news since I came back,” Mr. Hayek said before speaking of his trip.
“I received a cablegram, which was waiting my arrival, informing me that one of my three sisters was dying. She must be dead by now,” he added.
“I tendered my regrets.”
Turning his attention to the trip just completed, he said: “I think I can speak about the trip on behalf of the party. We enjoyed it immensely. We only regret that on account of our plan, we could not extend the trip to permit us spending some more time at the Falls. It is impossible for one to describe in words its grandeur and its beauty. I do not think that it could even be painted by an artist. Perhaps coloured motion pictures can give an adequate idea of it, but that remains to be seen.”

Overpowered by its greatness
“When one looks at the Falls,” Mrs. Hayek chimed in, “one is overpowered by its greatness. We saw some Aboriginal Indians at Tukeit, and were impressed by their kindness and friendliness. On our way back, we spent some time chatting with them. They taught us how to shoot game with the bow and arrow. We tried, but with little success.
“There were about a dozen boys among them. They seemed to enjoy our company just as much as we enjoyed theirs,” said Mrs. Hayek with a smile. “We were sorry to leave Kaieteur, because we thought it would be such a long time before we would be able to see it again.”

Movies in colour
Mr. Hayek revealed that they had taken some coloured motion pictures of the entire trip, which they hoped to show to friends when they get home.
The party left the City on Tuesday morning, March 28, by the ferry boat  and proceeded by train from Vreed-en-Hoop to Parika, thence to Bartica by steamer.
They slept at Bartica at the Hotel Moderne that night, and on Wednesday morning proceeded to Garraway Stream.
They spent a comfortable night at the Garraway Rest House on the Wednesday, and started on the journey to Kangaruma early on Thursday morning.
From there they proceeded by boat across Amatuk and Waratuk to Tukeit.
On Friday morning, they made a very early start on the last leg of the journey to Kaieteur.
It had been raining all the time, from the day they left Bartica until they reached their destination.
At eleven o’clock that morning, however, the clouds broke and the sun shone during the rest of the day, so that they had a good view of the Falls.
Mr. and Mrs Hayek highly recommended the local travel service to Kaieteur.
(The Daily Chronicle: April 6, 1939)

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THREE EASTER SHOWS
HOLY THURSDAY Special 2:30 show; Holy Thursday Special 5:30 & 8:30 shows.
Cecil B. De Mille presents: ‘The King of Kings’; depicting the life of Christ from before His Birth to the Ascension.
Special prices for 2:30 show: Balcony 12¢; House 8¢; Stalls 4¢ (tax inclusive).
Prices for 5:30 and 8:20 shows: Matinee: Box 36 – 14¢; Balcony 24-12¢; House 14-8¢; Stalls 8-4¢.
Night: Box 36¢; Balcony 24¢; House 14¢; Stalls 8¢ (tax inclusive)
(The Daily Chronicle: April 4, 1939)

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T&HD SPORTS CLUB
POPULAR excursion to Bartica on Easter Monday, April 10, 1939 by S.S. ‘Tarpon’; remember last year’s rush and secure your tickets early.
These may be had from members at the Club, or at Head Office, Main Street, at 84 cents each.
Georgetown, February 22, 1939.
(The Daily Chronicle: April 5, 1939)

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Milk vendor convicted of adulteration
VREED-EN-HOOP, Tuesday April 4 — Azizan, a milk vendor of West Coast Demerara, was convicted and fined $2.50 and costs $2.40 or seven days imprisonment for selling adulterated milk to Sanitary Inspector, C.D.A. Ting-a-Kee.
In applying for costs, Mr. Ting-a-Kee referred to the assistance given by his ‘volunteer’ apprentice, and the Magistrate queried: “Is he paid?”
Mr. Ting-a-Kee said: “No, Sir!”
Magistrate: “I thought that system had been abolished.”
Hon. T. Lee: “I know of a case where a young man, having served seven years as a ‘volunteer’,  was ruled out as unfit when his turn came for appointment.”
A Voice: “They mekking sport! Advantage!”
Mr. H.A. Bruton appeared for Azizan.
The case was heard at the Vreed-en-Hoop Magistrate’s Court yesterday, the Acting Magistrate, Mr. K.S. Stoby, presiding.
(The Daily Chronicle: April 6, 1939)

(Clifford Stanley can be reached to discuss any of the foregoing articles at cliffantony@gmail.com or by telephone: 657-2043)