Dear American and its many readers: Just after a bountiful thanksgiving dinner at the home of our brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. Boss. Some of the people of Myrtle Point will remember his visit to Oregon a couple of years ago and now we are enjoying their beautiful home here. Up to now I have been making furniture for the Christmas presents for the children, but today we have been taking the sights of the different towns. We went to Eagle Rock, Pasadena, Flintridge, Montrose, a trip that was full of many interesting things to write about but I will be able to [m---y unreadable section].

Eagle Rock is a large rock named for the formation of the rocks, the waves on the rock looking like an eagle with spread wings, similar to what we can see on the dollar. It is one place where the early morning Easter service is held, where a conservative estimate of 10,000 people meet to worship, between Glendale and Pasadena.

Then crossing the mammoth bridge over the stream Arroya Secco to the Brookside park* where thousands of people drive for an outing, taking their lunch.

Here is every convenience, tables and shade provided for the comfort and convenience of so many visitors. There is also a swimming pool for all who desire to take a splash these hot days.

Then on to the beautiful city of Pasadena, where many wealthy people have their homes. It is delightful to see the fine mansions, the well-kept lawns, and the front view of the homes, on streets lined on either side with palms and pepper trees, and flowers everywhere. In fact, everything that money can provide to make and beautify these homes.

The next place of interest is the Devil’s Gate dam. This was built for a flood control. Were it not for this dam many families in the low land would be flooded and their homes destroyed. By this machinery the water is controlled and they are able to let it through without damage. The dam is 100 feet high. Then next we pass the power house where the electricity is produced for lights and power for this section. At this place the elevation is 1,400 feet.

As one drives around in the valley there are many interesting sights in the mountains. So many trails and roads to the summits. But the mountain scenery is not at all new to us, although it never loses its great beauty. Yours truly,

Thomas and Ada Barklow