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Show PAGE 27 THE ZEPHYR OCTOBER 1993 Herb Ringer's American West Herb remembers Rhyolite, Nevada... "Wes Moreland, standing in the doorway of the rail road station in Rhyolite with his red setter. Both lived quite well on steak every day, from an Indian who supplied him with beef. "For some reason, he took a liking to me, and I in turn, found him one of the most fascinating desert people I had the privilege of meeting. During the Second World War years, he was one of the few residents of Rhyolite. I le kept a bar, but as a a Shoshone in a woman for his ate It Wes who ants was from reframed ailment, prescribed by living diabetic, nearby box indulging. car. "He expired many years ago." well-stock- ed "Two ladies of the night" These gals picked me up as I walked across the desert between Beatty and Rhyolite. They were utterly polite, though I had not seriously contemplated their occupation. When we arrived, they embraced Wes and it appeared to be a gathering of kindred spirits. "When Wes died, die Depot and all accoutrements reverted to two maiden aunts in Georgia. When they arrived at Rhyolite and were ushered into the precincts of Wes's bar and beheld the girls, they promptly fell dead." Herb Ringer Kokopelli Productions presents... GREAT CONTEMPORARY ACOUSTIC MUSIC LIVE at Star Hall October October October October 2 16 27 28 Beth McIntosh, with Sand Sheff Bill Morrissey Anne Hills Chuck Pyle CALL 259-263- 9 FOR DETAILS...KZMU 89.7 FM What? No Glenn Miller? |