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Nov 3, 1935 Slept better than I ever have on a Pullman and didn't awaken until 8:30 A.M. Was tired & sleepy last night after the uncomfortable ride on the speed train from Chicago to St. Paul. Wrote all day on Forestry & Game Management article for the Chief. In evening on alpine plant book. Nov 4, 1935 Saw quake torn Helena this morning Many buildings wrecked including the railroad station. The country is still shaking -- three or four sharp ones coming last night. Arrive at Missoula at 11:00 A.M. Lunch with Glenn Smith, Bill Rush, Prof Nelson where we discussed the cooperative set ups. then Bill & I went to Spokane arriving at 10:30 P.M. Roads slippery & treacherous all the way. Nov 5, 1935 Left Spokane 8:30 A.M. arrive Portland at 3:30 P.M. Beautiful day for the ride. Out to Rushes for supper & then to Dad's & Mothers. Told them I was to be Chief and pleased them considerably. Nov 6, 1935 At office all day. Conferred with many people wrote letters etc. Had Miss King down for lunch and told her. She was pleased but apparently not surprised. Said she knew it all along. Home with Dad to dinner & then to see Cara in the evening.