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For 1 4-months-old Denise Meyer, it's an exciting world. Every day
is filled with" discoveries and adventures in the house and yard on
South Stage road where she lives with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Meyer. This Way, with breakfast over and dressed in a cool
sun suit, Denise sits still while her mother combs her dark brown hair.
Just walking is fun for Denise. She gives the impression of hurrying faster .
with the right leg than with the left, and doesn t always arrive at the
intended destination. This morning after an exploratory stroll up and
down the driveway, she headed in the direcfion of a row of flower pots
and became absorbed in smelling the blossoms.
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Little Denise has a large collection of toys, gifts from doting relatives
and friends, and enjoys scattering them from one end of the house and
yard to the other. This gadget, called a "corn popper" because the wooden
balls pop up and down with a loud sound when the wheels turn, is fun
now that the little girl can push It herself.
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The morning stroll brought on a big appetite and when the visitors were
treated to a mid-morning snack, Denise thirstily emptied a glass of milk
without coaxing. Cake proved a different matter and before 10 minutes
had passed, crumbs were scattered far and wide and frosting had to be
washed from face, hands, legs and tray.
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Tribune
MEDFORD, OREGON, SUNDAY, AUGUST, 3, 1958
A Day of Adventure with Denise
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A return trip to the corner with the flower pots brought another discovery,
a'whole row of spider webs with bits of dust and leaves clinging to them.
With the - never ending curiosity of the very young, Denise investigates
twigs, bugs, pebbles or anything she sees; in the house she makes off
with doilies, ash trays and everything small enough to be carried.
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Food is food. Susie the spaniel was a household pet of the Meyers long
before the advent of Denise, and sometimes gets a bit impatient with
this newcomer who takfes so much time and attention. Susie is usually
friendly, but this scene ended quickly after the camera clicked for Susie
stopped eating and began to eye baby Denise with suspicion.
This thing must be good for something. The shiny tricycle was one of
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trial ride up and down ihe long cement driveway. She hasn't mastered the
trike yet and a few moments later disaster struck for she fell from the
seat and struck her head on the pavement.
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Mothers are just right for comforting small fry and Denise's screams of
fright soon diminished to sniffles and quivering sobs in her mother's arms.
A cold compress was applied to the big bruise and bump as mama prophe
sied that many more tumbles would have to be taken before Denise
, can really ride her tricycle.
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Days always come to an end. Bathed and in her little nightgown, Denise
is put in her crib by Papa -Harold. Evening time is father's time, since he
leaves early in the morning for work before the baby is awake. Denise,
healthy and happy, goes readily to sleep content that tomorrow will be
another day full of loving care and happy adventure.