Date:  Wed, 1 Dec 1993 00:29:45 CST

From:  "Donald M. Lance" <ENGDL[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]MIZZOU1.BITNET>

Subject: Re: Half Past the Hour



As a former Texan (Nay -- once a Texan always a Texan), I assure you that

'half past' in various forms is not uncommon. I have echoes of my father

using it; he was born in sw Ark and lived in "Indian Territory" south of

Okie City from age 2 to age 15. And I use it regularly, even in Missouri,

with no indication that anyone thinks it's strange.

                          DMLance