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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1944-06-29, Page 7cs THE TIMES-ADVOCATE, EXETER ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 29, 1944 by Michael Storm (CONCLUDE^ THIS WEEK) Cortell opened his eyes, had taken a quick look at 1 let wound. It was high shoulder. He straightened ly, looking at his watch; 9 He hurriedly picked up the guns and the other "Keep directed. He stepped quickly across the room and disappeared beyond the piazza, Scott crouched low against the rocks. The moon was a quarter way up in the sky and its light was just enough to enable him to dis­ tinguish the marker buoy. He held the loose his hand, flashed. “Seven, scanned the water, sign of a periscope, winked again. “Eight.” Scott’s body was ed, his legs were straining the position in which he had placed himself. “Nine." And then he saw the thin feather trail of the periscope. The U-bbat! For a long, agonizing minute Scott could not determine whether the mine had been planted in the right place. The conning tower emerged, water spilling down. Then the sleek, rounded sides of the U-boat appeared shaking off tons of the silvery water. Scott could hear the beat of the motors. Then the snout of the U-boat came around bear­ ing inside the marker. "Ten,” Scott intoned automati­ cally. The rowboat was being drawn out swiftly. Scott heard a harsh gutteral order. The water at the stern of the U-boat boiled suddenly. The commander had sensed danger. There came a flicker of flame from the conning tower and then tile harsh chatter of a machine gun. The tracers were hitting into the water around the approaching rowboat. The submarine had slowed percep- his long the handed one to Cortell to Naar. these two men here,’ "I’ve something to Scott the bul- on the abrupt- o’clock! two and ’ he do." end of the bow line in The lighthouse beacon Scott counted aloud.' He There was The no beacon crarnp- against and out Just explosion. The air rocked his eardrums. The whole of the channel erupted, body seemed to float side­ in the air. He hit tibly. Scott came erect, body clearly outlined. He saw tracers lift toward him. Scott’s reaction was swift complete. He plunged straight and down toward the water, before he hit, he heard .the thun­ derous against surface Scott’s ward and hang the water half-turned on his side, went under briefly and then shot to the surface. As he shook the water from his eyes he saw the last 5 0 feet of the U-boat turn stern up, propellers in mute hiss the surface, as the stern up, whirling slowly as though protest. Then with a loud stern Scott waves ingly were beneath the . unbelievingly . together, boiled writh- space and settled and . Up above the moon plunged into a light, white cloud. The channel was quiet. A spotlight hit him blindingly. He turned and Stared up toward the house. A call came down. "Hello, down there! Are you all slid stared folded for a still. • • •• Aa Ml rOWKLl. MODERN, WELL- CONDUCTED CONVENIENTLY. LOCATED HOTEL MAKE YOUR HOMfl HOTEL WAVERLEY SPADINA A VS. *| COLLEGG ST. RATES $!«!»: 11.50 * 13.5Q Double $2.60 ■ $7.00 WRITK FOR FOLDER WHOLE DATS SIGHTSEEING WITHIN WALKING OttTANCE I He came the wings Quivering. Scott glim- one side, He two friends? out of the dark­ calm and slight­ police have the 'What bulk un­ thinkin’, over the a sub, I I thought I could next ten minutes what had happened. He all the Questions quite "You got to you, friend.” “I’d rather you I’m I’d be left what’ll them alone.” we say?’’ anything—the or you figured just leave me out.” peered pensively at “Per- sub out right?” “Coming up!” Scott yelled. He clambered swiftly up the rocks. At the railing he hoisted himself over swiftly and when his eyes accus- timed themselves to the glare, he saw that there were two policemen standing before him. psed Naar standing to said: “Where are our Where’s Cortell?” Her answer came ness, her voice was ly poignant. ‘The two spies in their car, Cortell is in­ side—on the couch, I cleaned his wound as best I could. He will be all right.” Scott nodded and then turned to one of the officers, Mulcahy, brought you out here?" Mulcahy moved his big comfortably. “I got to that’s all. When you said telephone that you saw doubted it; but when some about this channel; understand that it’d be just the place for a U-boat to come up. You sure caught them cold. How’d you do it?” Scott spent the explaining answered easily; and lie laughed off the hearty congratulations. By this time the group had entered the house. Mulcahy said finally: somethin’ cornin’ Scott said quickly: wouldn’t mention this, Mulcahy, supposed to be taking a rest, like to "But "Tell struck a mine, how to trap it, Mulcahy peered pensively Scott and murmured finally; haps it’d be better not to explain anything. Let the Naxis guess what happened. And we might bag an­ other bird if we hold our “tongues.” He nodded vigorously. "That’s what we’ll do.” He surveyed the room, holding everyone’s eye. "All of you here are to keep this to yourselves,” lie ordered. He turned, smiling re­ assuringly. "There’s to look at Cortell. ambulance out in a went through the you all later.” Scott Hayden walked slowly to­ ward the stairs. He wanted to change into dry clothes. Naar had been silent for a long time. Now she came forward and stood quietly at his side, her slim hand on his arm. "Scott, I’m sorry.” "For what?” “For all those things I said to you—about your attitude—coward­ ly, I -guess I called it. You’re not you know. You are the bravest man I’ve ever met.” Scott kept liis gray eyes steady on Naar’s face. He said warningly: "If you are not careful, I will kiss you again, wet clothes and all.” Naar laughed lightly. "Haven’t I been all wet right along? A little more won't hurt me." She went into his arms then, against his broad, strong frame. Scott held her soft lips against his own. The moment lasted recklessly. Scott lifted his head away at last. He murmured against Naar’s lips: “You know I love you, Naar.” "Yes, I know. I—” She rested her hands against his chest, holding him so that she could watch his "I don’t care what you are, love you." smiled a little crookedly. "I that I’ll have to tell you, a doctor cornin’ We’ll have an half hour." He doorway. "Seu test pilot for the Army, down here for a rest. Tore clean off the last plane.” Naar’s soft mouth was She cried out: “Qh, I knew you were not afraid of anything, Scott! I knew it!” "No,” Scoth said, "not anything now. I’m steady —except when I think you,” He bent his dark we can make this imitation mar­ riage real, then never happen," “If you kiss will know my Scott’s Naar’s, "Yes." From murmured, the pillow, that." afraid of as a rock of losing head, "If perhaps that would me once more, you answer.” were almostlips He heard them whisper, the couch, Tom Cortell turning liis head into "Nothin’ imitation about (THE END) A gay new serial; By Alilene Fitch me.- ? ’ ’ I—" face. Scott, I Scott suppose Naar.” "Tell "Well, Tom Cortell’s half-apologetic voice interrupted Scott. "Aw, Scott, let me tell her. I’ve been holdin’ this too long.” Naar -O’Neil twisted in Scott’s arms. "Do you know about him? Does, everyone know but me?" Tom Cortell had raised himself on one elbow. His big face was creased in a happy smile, “I guess they must, Miss O’Neill. Scott is a CHICKS! upon Forest, Kippen, Hensali. There’s no reason why good JUNE-hatched chicks Shouldn’t “Deliver the goods” for you, We are now able to supply husky well-started ■# ■» of day-old chicks, too, if you “Canadian Approved Chicks”, flocks, Government inspected. TUI’KERSMITH SOLDIER KILLED DURING INVASION Humphreys con- after which the by committee in lovely lunch. The and Mizpah Bene- the meeting to a members him. Are “Oh, yes, Doctor: of the you a indeed. "So glad These are all from approved Come in and see them. chicks, both Loghorns and heavy breeds limited number want them. vehicles with a total of about available horsepower, the division today uses about vehicles with jbout 459.'>00 and all from internal at Carlingford at an earlier "The more we get together” Miss Christine Dobson with a lovely piano instru- 'Mrs. E, a contest, assisted served a KIRKTON WOMAN’S INaSTITUTE Doctor: "Only family may see relative?" Girl: I’m his sister." to meet you. I’m his father.” sera We If you do, you’re wrong. It’s your war, too ;a war for every man who is a man ;:; for everyone who has a stake in Canada. Yes, this means you all right and we need you now for the months of intensive train* ing to make you fighting-fit. We did it before and we can do it again :. * but we tievd yot/r help. Maybe you don’t think this means you :: j that it’s a job for the other fellow. Mrs. Montague Dobson was host­ ess on Thursday, June 22, to the Women’s Institute. The president, Mrs. Watson presided. The meeting opened with the Institute Ode and the Lord’s prayer in unison. Mrs, Robert Hazelwood read the forty­ sixth Psalm after which the hymn, "Give Peace Again 0 God," was sung, Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Roll call— How to destroy insect pests—was answered by 14 members and eight visitors were present. The matter of conducting the booth at the Red Cross frolic at a later date was brought before the meeting and agreed to do so. Committee in charge to be Mrs. W. Sweitzer, Mrs, C, Sweitzer and Mrs. Hall. A dis­ cussion on Salvage Collection was left for the president to make in­ quiries. It was decided to have a short course in the fall, “Making the Most of Food," to be the subject. Little Rose v Mary Dobson accom­ panied by her sister Christine then sang a lovely solo, Current events were given hy Mrs. E. Paton. Mrs. M. Dobson and Mrs. C, Switzer gave the reports on the District Annual held date. was sung, favored mental, ducted hostess charge National Anthem diction brought close. Grand Bend was the setting for the annual Love-Forrest reunion the weather being ideal and the event enjoyed by 13U members of the clan from Parkhill, Gravenhurst, McKillop, Hillsgreen, Varna and The largest attendance in six years reported, Mr, Andrew Love of Hen- sail, who Is in his 90 th year, att­ ended the event and has never mis­ sed a reunion for the past 30 years or more. Sports were directed by Percy Campbell ,qf Exeter and Colin Love, of Grand Bend. A most delic­ ious supper was served in the pavil­ ion and much enjoyed by all. Officers appointed for 1945 are: President. John Love, Grand Bend; vice-pres. Ross Love, Hillsgreen; secy., Hugh Love, Hensail. The 1945 reunion will be held at Bay­ field, Now ready in most breeds Come and get them I and Larry Culbert their own pleasant busy as they were the romances of. of Tim and tangled until a hand. and Larry to very close to Whereas a division in World Wai’ I used 4,400' horses and 153 motor 8,000 same 2,700 horsepower combustion engines. Mr. and Mrs. David Papple, of Tuckersmith, have received word that their son, Rifleman Robert Paterson Papple, was killed in ac­ tion on June 6, in the invasion of France. Robert Papple was born, in Tuckersmith 30' years ago and received his education at the local school. Prior to enlisting, he work­ ed in a munition factory in Toronto, where he joined the service in June 19 43, He trained at Toronto, Brant­ ford, Camp Borden and Debert, He left for overseas in March of this year and joined the Queen’s Own Rifles there. Besides his parents he is survived by four brothers and six sisters. Phone 246 Alvin Kerslake. Hensail — Agent Hope Castler hadn’t time for little romance, with managing other people. The affairs of Winnie and Ja’ck, and those Katherine were sadly Hope and Larry took It was up to Hope salvage two romances their hearts. For the happy mar­ riage of Winnie and Jack, Hope’s guardians and friends, was threat­ ened; and the engagement of Tim, Larry’s elder brother, to pretty Katherine Stall was broken. Hope and Larry had been com­ rades so long they hardly realized Hope twen-1 with forgot they were grown up. But was nineteen and Larry was ty, and in their concern other people’s romances they that they were in love themselves. The first chapter of this charming story appears in next week’s issue of the Times-Advocate. of Oshawa Hospital, week with her par- Mrs. Murray Elliott. Conlin, R.N., of Lon- The lives of many young people are mado miser­ able by the breaking out of pimples, ancl you probably Know of cases where a promising romance has been •polled by those red, white, festering and pus filled •ores oh the face: , » The trouble is not so much physical pain, blit tho mental suffering caused by the embarrassing disfigurement which very often -makes the sufferer ashamed to go out in company. The quickest way to get rid of pimples is to improve the general health by a thorough cleansing of the blood. , - Burdock Blood Bitters helps to cleanse tho blood .and with the blood cleansed the complexion should clear up. ' Tlw T. Milburn Co.; LlxnlUd, Toroato, ()nt. CENTRALIA Mrs. George Godbolt attended Golden Jubilee of the W.A. Saintsbury. Mrs. Harvey Godbolt is recover­ ing from blood poisoning. It was necessary to have the finger lanced Sunday night. Miss Jeanette Davis, of Saints­ bury, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. George Godbolt. Miss Mildred Elliott, R.N., assist­ ant supervisor spent the past ents, Mr. and Miss Bernice don, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs. Frank Con­ lin. Mr. and Mrs. Harris West, Mrs. T. Willis and Miss Flossie Davey visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henderson at Atwood. Mrs. Ken Hodgins. Elinore Mae and Keith attended the Mitchel re­ union at Springbank on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Penwarden visited Sunday with Mr. and Mfrs. Garnet Johns at Winchelsea. Misses Marjorie and Helen Essery, of London, spent the week-end at their homes here. Mr. called Flynn where his brothel’ Harold, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia fol­ lowing his recent accident. We are glad to report that Harold is im­ proving. Mrs, T. Boyes, Mrs. Elmer Wil­ son, Mrs. Wm. Bowden and Fred were in Toronto on Saturday attend­ ing the funeral of Mr. Tlios. Boyle, a highly esteemed business man of that city. Mrs. Boyes and Mrs. Bow­ don have the sympathy of many friends in the loss of their brother. Mrs. Geo. Flynn is nursing Mrs. E. Henry in Clandeboye. The Sunday School picnic was postponed (on account of rain) from Friday of last week until the coming Friday and Will be held at Spruce Grove. Supper will be serv­ ed at 5,30 p.m, followed by a good list of sports, Come and bring your lunch basket. The Y.P.U. are having a Whiner roast on Friday evening, July 7tli. All young people Andrew’s stere date In mind; store for you, (Intended Mrs. F. Davis visited for a few .days during the past week with her sister, Mrs, Goo. Godbolt. Gecil Flynn, of Port Colborne, on his mother, Mrs. George on his return from Detroit he had spent a few days with at a are to meet at 8 p.m. Keep this good time is ill for last week) WEAR. IT ON YOUR ARM Yes, we need your help... and need it badly. This is the biggest job we have ever tackled! Everything depends upon Victory. Canada’s Army needs volunteers NOW. And, that means you and you and you! Wear Canada’s Badge of Honour on your arm. You’ll be proud of it, so will your frietids. Every man who as able has got to do his bit!