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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1945-05-31, Page 11TOUGH! age IX Start Turkeys on Purina F. Batten ■Coward and very romantic Neil and Beverly and with and Gladys, spent Batur­ as much plea­ articles as we Neil a few and Mrs. of Elimville, with Mr, and By observing rationing and avoiding black markets in any Shape or form. I pledge myself to do my part irt fighting inflation: Miss Lloyd visited oh Mr§. George The subject for the evening was “Rural Electrification.” A discus­ sion took place and during the’ business it was decided to hold the picnic on Wednesday evening, June troubles to partner’s life returned to days leave at LlfcJC. ctb . LXltJ X1U Hit? UJC lVli • cLljLU, P-wlrt-rt/I ’• L. i j kt? n w'iiiiamq in Tiimlpr a ■ - ad s home, is fayoiable and she R. B. Williams m Exeter. A ig, slowly recovering from serious large crowd attended this meeting. jnJuries ana shock. js not ko^a EAST is visiting in Mrs, Harold By rospecling price controls and other anti-inflation measures, and re­ fraining from careless and unneces­ sary buying. I will not buy two where one will do, nor will I buy a “new” where an "old” will do. The condition of HENSALL WOMAN INJURED m ATTACK BY DOGS — Mrs. Helen Burnett, of 'Hensail, who was at­ tacked by' dogs while calling' at a Elimville Farm Forum The Elimville North Farm" For­ um met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. 2 best wishes of and .Winchelsea THE TIMggrAPVOCATE, EXETEB, 9NTM!9»<rHVRfiPA¥ WRNINC, MAT 31, IMS Really tough, that’s LOWE BROTH­ ERS ELOOR ENAMEL, and it’s quick drying, smooth and easy to keep clean. It takes the wear and tear of constant U5C. And you will like th? beauty and durability that it gives ypur floors. Available in many colors. MRS. HARRY PUGH SMITH a home she her you mut- day.he i Tony urged “and They It was late when they woke the “LiS- market for-the past 48 yeats, Don’t experiment with a substitute and bo disappointed—get “Dr. Wood’s”. BREWING INDUSTRY (ONTARIO) to reveal the dangers of inflation. Tony a re­fold you iv dump while round as to her lip. make a •'Cat Mrs, and and had We’ve But I all o£ “Gpne out, icily, Martig alone,” to it.” !I don’t already on the tele­ wanted T-ony to 'come that - afternoon to talk Law 'before he left for . was your Tony asked with a teasing what “Now mine won’t in a miserable temper get the bet- she was sorry. She incredible. In- and proud,_she ■jealous. like ______ __~ here they lay, -side by side, but -as far Pride 35c a bottle; the large family size, about 3 times as much, 60c. Look for the trade mark “& Find Trees?’ Th® T. Milburn Go.? tiirtited, Toronto, Ont. i con- Gloria “What tongue’s all right,” “So what?” laughed and pinched 'See you tonight.” chapter VII Barbara stiffened, “it wasn’t a yarn, Tony. I did go driving with Martin and we did have dinner to­ gether, What do you expect me to do? Sit here in this hot little night after night and swelter you and Gloria Havener go and round?” Tony did not speak for a mo­ ment and Barbara held her breath, then he laughed sleepily. “It’s alright with me, sugar, if it is with you,” he sajd. The next* moment he asleep. She was stiff in her manner the next morning. Tony, on the other hand,. was extremely gay, get your tongue again, Blake?” smile. ' “My ^napped, Tony cheek. ‘T __ Barbara shrugged her shoulders. ’♦‘After you've seen everybody else.” Tony grinned at her. “You aren't in the world’s best humor, are sugar?” “Not that you give a darn,” tered Barbara. Barbara put Bhe had let hei* tex* of her, and -did not know why she felt so cross lately. Martin Fagg came in while She was haying lunch and started to sit down with her, but she told liim acidly that she preferred to be Slone. Martin looked hurt and Bar­ bara tried to «mile. “I’m sort of out of sorts tQ|Jay> Martin,” she said. Her head ached and black Spots kept jumping before her eyes. She hoped that she was not really jgoing to be ill. The theater was ci’owded. The presence of the famous Broadway producer had brought out the -Whole town. "Barbara, thinking she was to have the same place, walked ■down she aisle, only to^find a group of people, among them, ’ Pinkney •Law apd 'Gloria Havener’s parents S-nd sister-in-law, occupying the front row. Her cheeks blazing with humiliation, Barbara went back, in­ tending to walk right out the door and go home, but Martin Fagg met hex’ near the exit. “What’s the matter, Barbara?” he asked. “Some mixup about seats?” “Yes, I—that is, I guess forgot he had a wife.” ’ “Take my seat, Barbara,” Martin. “All right,” she ,.gasped, thanks, Martin. You’re always so •thoughtful.” The curtain went up and the lights down in a few minutes. Bar­ seen so little nt yen, lately, suppose your wife takes UP your spare time.” CHAPTER VIII Barbara turned suddenly to Mar­ tin Fagg,. “I believe I will let you take me home, Martin." she said. “Certainly',” he exclaimed, and took her arm, Corine Lucas met them on the way out and tittered, “As I live and breathe,” she "chortled, “this >•? getting tp be a habit, isn’t it?” It was only a few blocks to the flat. Barbara- would not let get out. “i can manage she said bitterly, “I'm used Martin looked distressed. ‘ want to push in where I don’t be­ long. Barbara, but it burns me up barn, who was on the point of tears? stiffened. “Sorry,” sho said.. “My fingers were kll thumbs tonight/’ Hex* mother-in-law smiled depre- catingly. “You are trying to do too much, I’ suspect. I have noticed that a woman with both and a career is forced to neglect one or the other,”Barbara set her teeth on 'When Tony proves be Can career,” she long, Barbara, but it burnc me to see you unhappy.” “Thanks,. Martin, only don’t say .anything m'ore. I can’t stand it,” It wag- a close, sultry night. Bar­ bara felt very sorry for herselr. She turned out the lights and sat in the dark, her hands covered witn cold sweat. “I don’t know what I’ll do if I aa» going to have a^ baby,” she told herself ' It was almost Tpny camp. He he ran up the bed, sugar?” “No,” said haven’t gone to .bed.” “I kept looking around for you till somebody said you’d gone home with Martin,” he observed. His voice was perfectly casual. “Yes,” she acknowledged^ “I also occupied Martin’s seat at the show because you forgot to reserve ^one for me.” Tony grinned. “I told them to save the same seat for you, but at the last minute Gloria’s sister-in- law decided to come down with Law, so she had to have a place beside him in the first row- I asked the mian at the ticket window to fix yqu up with another good seat, but he forgot or something.” Barbara shrugged her shoulders. “It’S 'quite all rig^t,” she s.aid. “Wives are usually forgotten, soon­ er or later.” Tony tried to put his arm about her when he got into b'ed,- but Bar­ bara pullpd away. “Don’t,” she said sharply. “Im tired and I want to go to sleep.” “If that suits you, it tickles me to death,” said Tony cheerfully. He did go promptly to sleep, but Barbara could not close her eyes. Tony’s play had ibeien a success and she had not even mentioned^ it to him'. It seemed in­ stead of being glad was resentful and . had' intended never to have quar­ rels and misunderstandings other married couples. Yet despairingly. two hours before was whistling stairs, called Barbara lights down xix a few minutes. ±iar-|<-uey ,•bara was grateful for the darkness, apart as the poles. ,, _ _j «. .. •• T4- lorn urnAT its juefcu. "------ _ wolAw s in the next morning, being Sunday, and He had taken care of Bhe was furious at Tony. She had seen fils mother and sisters 5 front row. 1— ---- ---— - - - seats for them, all right. Barbara’s cheeks burned and suddenly felt sick. What on earth ailed she asked herself desparately, then a thought went through like a knife. Suppose she going she her. and her a knife, suppose sne were o__a to have a baby! She simply could not have one now. She had to keep her job. She was certain Tony would not want a child, at any rate not for several years, if he ever wanted one. “It just can’t be that,” she whispered to herself. After a while the lights came up again. The appuause was terrific. Barbara could . scarsely hear her­ self think. People stood up and yelled, “Author! Author!” Gloria Havener took Tony by the hand and led him out on the stage. Bar­ bara could see neither of them dis­ tinctly for the blur in her eyes. Tony made a little curtain speech. It was. clever and spontaneous and winning. The crowd cheered cheered. Apparently ' the play been a success. People were crowding up to gratulate Tony and Gloria, kept hold of Tony’s arm. do you think of my find Pinkney?” .She asked the great producer. Pinkney Law smiled. “You’ll hear from me,” he said to Tony. There was an informal reception on the stage Barbara did not know Martin was standing beside her un­ til he spoke. “Don’t you feel well, Barbara?” he asked anxiously. ♦‘You’re so white.” “I’m all right, Martin,” she said. fiTPfl “You don’t look all right” he in­ sisted “Want me to take you home in my car?” Barbara shook her head. Tony's mother kissed Gloria, “I can’t tell you how grateful I am for what you’ve done for my boy,” she murmured. ■Gloria smiled Wryly. “You can tefach a Canary to sing,” she said? ♦'but he has to be born a canary.” Lily smiled rather sourly. “I hope when you get to be a celeb­ rity, you Won’t forget us, Tony. phone. She over to tea to Pinkney New York. Barbara had planned to have an unusually nice dinner at noon. It was to have been the first time in weeks that Tony would be home to eat anything except breakfast. But Tony had to go down to the office for a little while and after Barbara had worked for two hours in the hot kitchen, feeling worse every -minute,, he called up to say that the gang was throwing a party for him at the Dew Drop. Inn to celeKrate This success the night be­ fore. “I’ll .be right out to pick you up, sugar,” he said. Barbara’s head was going around and around. “It’s too hot to go anywhere, Tony, and I’ve got din­ ner ready.” “Oh, Lord, Barbara,” exclaimed Tony crossly, “don’t be such a wet blanket!” She pretended to be . asleep when Tony came in to get ready for Glo­ ria’s tea party. She 'lay .perfectly still and Tony tiptoed around. He went right away. She burst into tears when she heard him going down the stairs. She fixed dainty sandwiches and stuffed celery in- a crisp green salad, set the table With her pret­ tiest cloth and got out her .nicest china and glasses. She would have supper ready when Tony came. “And afterward we’ll take a long drive aud_I’ll cuddle up in his arms and everything will be all right,” she whispered. “Because Tony does love me. I know he does!” Unfortunately, when Tony came he brought his mqther and Sisters with him. It seemed he had asked them the night before and forgot­ ten to tell Barbara. So she had to rush ana make more sandwiches. It was one of those nights When everything was at sixes and sevens. She upset a glass of iced tea in the centre of the cloth just as she was ready to call the guests to the table. . There was not * time to change. Mrs. Blake raised her eyes slight* ly at sight of the stdin and Bar- Feel Chilly - - - Start to Sneeze Nose Starts to Run Then comes the cold Which, if not attended, to immediately, shortly works down into the bronchial tubes, and the cough Starts. , y . . On the first sign Of a cold or cough go to any drug counter and get a bottle of Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup. You will find it to be a prompt, pleasant and reliable remedy to help you get nd of your trouble*It has been oh the living, I’ll forget niy announced acidly, Mrs. Blake threw pi’oachful glance. “I wasn't fair to Barbara, for you to pay me that mopey, son,” she mur­ mured, Barbara felt a little frantic. She had a wild desire to throw things, “You see, Mums is really fono of you, Bafos,” he said when they : were alone. “She'd a lot rather I’d never pay her back than see you do without things.” , It was Labor Day and a holiday for her. Tbny, however, had tp report for work. Barbara under­ took to give the flat a thorough cleaning, Halfway through she came so near fainting; it frightened her. Finally she could not bear the suspense, Bhe put on "her hat, caught a street car and went down­ town to see a doctor. He said it would be about March or the last of February. At first she was - absolutely pan­ icky, then her emotions underwent a complete ch.ange. From having been afraid to tell Tony her news, she could scarcely wait to see him. He came home earlier than she expected him. His face was radiant when he came into the flat. He caught Barbara up Into his arms and danced her around. She won­ dered if he could possibly know about the baby, if he had by some chancy run into the doctor. “Am I happy!” shouted Tony. “A tele­gram, from Pinkney’ Law!” he cried. “He’s going to take the play!” He thrust it into .her hands. IF COMPLETED PLAY LIVES UP TO ACT ONE I WANT IT PINK­ NEY ’ LAW. “Two more acts and the world’s ours, Skeezicks!” he cried, ruffing her hair.* “If only you can keep them up to par!” “Don’t worry!” cried Tony. “I’ve taken care of that. Behold in me a young man with absolutely nothing op his mind except two acts of a play. I’ve quit the job.” “Quit the job!” “You can’t serve two masters, not and do a first class play,” de­ clared Tony. “Isn’t that what you've contended all along?” “Yes, but—■” she began to trem­ ble. “We haven’t any money ahead, Tony, Nothing to. live on until you begin to earn something from the play.” “We’ve got your job,” Tony pointed out. Everything went a little black be­ fore Barbara and for a minute she could not get her breath. “Yes,” she said slowly, “we’ve got my job.” > Tony was positive it would ndc take longer than three emonths to finish the other two acts, revision and all. He was certain that by Thanksgiving he would have the completed version ready tQ submit to Pinkney Law. Barbara made a feverish calculation in her mind. Yes, she told herself, she could go on working for at least three more months, possibly four. And Tony said there would be an advance as soon as the play was accepted. When she came-home one after­ noon, Tony was gone and there was nothing to show for his day’s effort except a basket full of wastepaper. It was yearly seven before he 'showed up, but he was whistling, and he kissed Barbara exuberantly. “I got the blind staggers, staring at spoiled copy,” he explained, “and so I’ve been down to police head­ quarters, Chinning with the gang.” He chucked her under the chin. “This just wasn’t the day, sugar. It’ll be different tomorrow.” It- was not different, the next day or the next. Tony tried to work. Barbara knew that by the num­ ber of crumpled-up pages she found in the wastebasket 7,4160 she came home every night, only he made no progress. “Darned if I know ails me,” he Said ruefully, that I haven’t, a thing oA my except the dratted play, it come,” He refused to work at night. ten,” he said, “after I’ve stared at th?se four walls all day, I’ve got to get out or go crazy.” Once more lie took to bringing various members of Ills -gang homo With' him to dinner and going out with them afterward. Gloria Have­ ner had gone back to NeW York and Tony was locally quite the lion. “But you aren’t doing anything On the ’play,” protested Barbara. It’s all very well for your friends to celebrate yotir success after it’s made. Only you can’t run arouhd day and night and make one.” Toby smiled,' “You just don’t understand, kid,” he said. “A fel­ low has to be in the mood to create, or it’s so much waste motioh.” “I don’t believe it,” protested Barbara. “That’s the kind of hoo­ ey your gang talks, but i thick real artists work as hard as ahyone else.” (To Be Cohtlntied) WINCHELSEA Mrs, John Johns? of Zion, visit-’ ed with Mrs, Frank Brock on Bun­ day, Mr. and Mrs. Alt Collier and Grace, of Kirkton, spent Bunday evening with th? latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. If* Bailey, Mr, and Mrs, Ron Renhale and Sheridan visited on Sunday with Mr and Mrs? Gordon Pexxixale, <n Elimville. Mr. and Mrs. C, Horton and family, of Darnley, visited one day recently with Mr, and Mrs. Colin Gili'illan, ‘ Mr, and Mrs. Freeman Horne and family visited on -Sunday with Miss Joy Whitlock, of St. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Johns spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Fred Long, of Atwood. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Pym and family, Sunday Davis, Mrs. Miss Norma Fletcher day in London. Mr. and Mrs. Thos, Alyin, pf Blanshard, visited on Bun­ day with Mr, and Mrs. John Cow­ ard. Mr, and Mrs. Philip Hern Brian visited Sunday evening Mr. tand MYs. Geo. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Davis, Gwen Hocking and Mrs, J , Hern spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davis, of Kirkton. Mrs. Gordon Prance. and family spent one day recently with Mr. and Mrs. John Prance, of Exeter. CREDITON Mrs. Sam Baynham Exeter with Mr, and MacDonald. Pte. Murray Petawawa after his home here. Mrs. Murray spent the week-end in London. MT. and Mrs. .Wm. Horney and Mrs. Arnold Gackstetter, of Kippen visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs, Wm. Motz. Shower for Bride-Elect A kitchen shower, in honor of Miss Doreen Coultis, bride-elect of this week, was held at the home of Misses Etflelene and Eilene Johns on Wednesday evening of last week,, -Over ninety friends and neighbors attended. The1 bride-to-be was escorted to a chair, beautifully decorated with pink and white streamers extending from a sprink­ ling can, by Miss Eilene Johns who gave a reading. The address was read by Miss Etlxelene Johns fol­ lowed by a song by a few' of the girls telling Doreen where her gifts were hidden in the house. Doreen expressed her appreciation for the gifts and .everybody sang “For She's a Jolly Good Fellow.” Lunch was served and a social hour spent. Following is the address: Dear Doreen We, your friends, havp gathered here this evening to help send you rejoicing on the sea of matrimony, It seems that one by one the girls of this community are taking life partners and leaving us, We wish you a long, prosperous and happy wedded life with enough joy and sorrow and “little” make yours and your a success. While it would be to live on love it has been found very unpracticable, many things are necessary for -our material comfort and convenience and we wish to help you begin your household duties with a few of the necessary gadgets to lighten your labour, We hope you will have sure in using these in giving them. ' —Signed with the your Elimville fripnds. THIS FLOOR ENAMEL STANDS HARD WEAR Start Olkfe On Purina Startena Then S witcli Tp Purina Growena After you’ve got your young chicks off to a flying start with Purina Startena switch to Purina Growena, This rapid growth-produc­ ing feed is noted for its uniform even development as well as fast growth* Proper growth of the fut­ ure layers is a prime factor in the poultryman’s success, So don’t gamble on cheap rations—buy the time-test­ ed Purina Growena. Turkey raising is a very delicate business. Young turkeys require a great deal of care and the proper rations. To get them off on the right start we recom­ mend Purina Turkey Startena. Rapid growth, stropg bone, good feather development—these result from feeding this scientifically balanced ration that pays off in livability and growth. For the first five or six weeks feed Purina Turkey Startena. why the dogs attacked Mrs. Burnett as they were always friendly to her in the past. Bites on the hip requir­ ed several stitches. Owners of the I dogs heard her screams and rushed 20th, at S.eafprth. A social time was,to her assistance. She was attend- spent and lunch was served. Jed by Dr. P. J. Q’Dwyer, of Zurich. A visiting speaker to an orphan's home Bwas called upon to address the children, Thinking to be face­ tious, he asked this question! “What would you do before SO many bright boys and girls.. who expected a speech from you, if you had nothing to say?” A small boy spoke up: “I’d keep quiotl"- t pARDENING for the fun of it— week-end trips in the old family jalopy—lazy days fishing by the river —these things still Stand for a pleas­ ant v^ay of life—a way of life our men overseas have been fighting for! They won’t be able to come' back to these simple things, unless we get *'down to earth” in our thinking, and make sure when they do come back, their dollar will be worth a dollar! To protect that dollar, we must realize now, the dangers of careless, unnecessary buying! We must buy only what yye need—-never buy two where one will do! We miist not ■evade rationing Or price control, or deal in blRck markets. too break these rales, our country—the country our soldiers fought tor-—will start Ort that spiral of prices known as inflation. And inflation affects everyone ; & & wage-earner* pensioner, small-busi­ ness owner, returned soldier! That’s why it’s important to take a stand against it now. If inflation starts in this country, this is what will happen* Prices will rise. Wages will try to follow along—and will never quite catch up! Soon your dollar—your soldier’s dollar—may buy only 25% of the things it Used to! That is what has happened in many of the countries of the world today, and that is why normal living for anyone ‘ is impossible in those countries! So let’s make sure our soldier^ dollar* when he gets back, will be worth a full dollar. We cannot give back to him his lost years or lost youth. But if we keep up the fight against inflation, the man who is overseas can look forward to pleasant, satisfying living ■.•♦■. to the Canadian way of life! By buyifid Victory Bonds Uhd War Savings Stamps, supporting tax­ ation, and abiding by all Such measures which will lower the cost of llviog and help keep prides ata normal level.