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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1947-02-06, Page 9THE TJMES-APVQCATE, EXETER, ONTARIO, THURSDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 6ft, 1947 iiisiiHiiwiMiiiaiiiaiiiiaiiiaiiiraiisiiiisiiisiiiiiiuwMiiiBiiitiiiiniiiaiimiei!iiE3imimjiiaiiiHiii Serial story 4 Deal With Confidence at ♦ SERVICE STATION The story thus far: After Manu- ■ ela Shelby helps him escape from ■ her father, who seems determined to ; frames, Mm for the murder of Sam j Benedict, Jim Britten admits to the , girl that he is an agent of the U.S, State Department and was sent to I by Joseph Chadwick himcasm. “You, Manuela, telling why that man was murdered! .................... " about at her the- leathei* couldn’t see State Department and was sent to I her eyes but he knew they were Puerto Blanco to investigate the mysterious Hetrick case. It was rare luck that made June Vernon, Manuela’s cousin and an employee in Richard Shelby’s oil refinery, select Jim out of the crowd in a Puerto Blanco night club and offer him a chance to make $25 by pos­ ing as her fiance at a party given ■by Shelby at Rendezvous Cay. It was rare luck for Jim, 'but not for June, who now believes him to be the murderer of 'Sam Benedict, an­ other of the many persons involved in the Hetrick case. He and Manu­ ela are planning to leave the island in Shelby’s cruiser, but when Jim •boards the boat he finds June wait­ ing for him and armed with a re­ volver. Quick maneuvering enables him to disarm her and a few mo­ ments later Manuela gets the boat under way. Jim had forgotten blonde girl. He glanced She was huddled on seat at the stern. He the now. ■bright with furious hatred for him. Manuela ignored her, “Sam Benedict .claimed he was at this island—a coral atoll, he called it:—when the plane crashed. He said he was the only white man about could rick.’’ “It at the time- tell what ■that only he happened to Het- though 'Hetrick is CHAPTER X Jim Britten smiled sourly ing before the mirror. -The ing clothes — blue jacket, trousers and jaunty officer’s fitted fairly well. He had cleaned up and shaved with a razor found in the cruiser’s cupboard-size lava­ tory, and he speculated that now Manuela would find him more ro­ mantic looking. He went onto deck, and Manuela was still at the helm. The sea was calm and the cruiser rode smoothly. They were still in sight of San Cris­ tobal’s dark shoreline. The moon was hidden behind wispy clouds. It was close to midnight. Jim took over the wheel. “You’d better get some sleep,” he said. “I’m not at all tired,” Manuela replied. Her black hair was tousled, and she had her coat collar turned up and its snowy whiteness made a striking frame for her dark beauty. She wasn’t exactly a Viking’s daughter, but she had the spirit of high adventure. She pointed to the boxed compass which was illumi­ nated by a pale green light. “Try to keep on that course, Jim.” “Aye, aye, sir,” Jim said. ;She didn’t go below, but stood leaning against the cabin 'bulkhead with hei* hands thrust deep in her coat pockets. She frowned a little, seemed thoughtful. She 'finally said, “We should reach our destina­ tion by midmorning if this good weather holds.” “Why shouldn’t it hold?” “The glass is falling.” “The glass? Oh, you mean the barometer.” She laughed at him. “Jim, you are a landlubber,” she said. And he replied, “I grew up in Iowa, and that’s a long way from the sea. But what is our destination?” “A little island some miles be­ yond iSan Cristobal.” “And there we’ll learn something about Hetrick?” “I think so,” she said. She was no longer evasive. Evidently she had made up her mind to talk while •he had been below. “But I’m not sure. You see Sam Benedict came to Puerto Blanco—to the oil refin- story about a .plane an island about a Somehow he knew might be interested. stand­ yacht- white cap— ery—with a crashing on month ago. Trans-Union He wanted to be paid for his infor­ mation — and Trans-Union wasn’t ready to meet his price. I think he had other prospects. The of the island was what he sale.” “And he was murdered of that?” “He was murdered so he sell what he knew—to anyone.” “How interesting!” It was June Vernon's voice, caustic with sar- location had ifor because couldn’t Highland Cedar FENCE POSTS ON HAND Anthracite Coke and Coke ON hand sounds as dead,” Jim said, “I think not,” “Else no one would 'be interested in locating the island. I know Scott Agnew was scared when he talked to Benedict — that dad has been worried ever since. Even Bert Quayle, who hasn't any nerves, seems upset. Why, I don’t know. No ■one would tell me what it’s all about.” “How did you learn the island’s location?” “I used my feminine intuition. Sam Benedict had come to Rendez­ vous Cay as a week-end guest, bringing a small bag with him. Aft­ er he was murdered I played my hunch and searched his things. A chart was hidden—?of all places— in the inner 'band of his panama. The chart was marked—a penciled circle about the atoll we’re head­ ing for. I have my pocket.” June Vernon you don’t stop men, Manuela? ■man’s effects.” Manuela whirled angrily about. “Don’t pretend self-righteousness,” she said. “If you’d thought you 'would have stolen the for (Scott Agnew.” “No . . .1 would have it for myself.” “You better go below and get some sleep.” “No,” the blonde girl replied. “I’d better stay here on deck and play chaperon.” She stood up and ■came across the cockpit. “But if my presence is keeping you awake ■and watching, my dear Manuela, it’s a waste of effort. I wouldn’t make eyes at him while you slept. In fact—•” She shot Jim Britten a chill look, “—-I wouldn’t care to 'be alone with him if he were strait- jacketed!” The dark patch that was Cristobal fell astern, and the took on a vast emptiness, clouds •which had obscured ■moon were gone, and the moon’s cold light was silvery on the water. The cruiser trailed a long phos­ phorescent wake. Manuela the barometer was falling, dirty weather, but the calm. There was no wind Jim stood his watch at the wheel, an eye always on the compass, and fought against sleep. He fought the impulse by telling himself that this •was the last lap —• that Richard Shelby’s plane could still Ibeat him out in this race should he throw ■away his head start. A matter of hours now would bring him to Het­ rick—op to the answer to that mys­ tery that was Hetrick. He had to stick it out. But his drowsy mind kept asking, “Is rick so important? Who and is Hetrick, after all?” Manuela appeared with the dawn. The few hours’ rest had re­ freshed her. iShe had left the white , coat below, and she looked trim and neat in her blouse and slacks. Her eyes were 'bright and eager, ■ and her smile reflected a gay mood. Every hair on her dark head was i in place. This escapade was a tonic for Manuela. , She relieved Jim at the wheel. “There’s coffee in the galley,” she > said. “You must be in need of . some.” She smiled right at him. “See? I know a man must be fed ? early in the morning.” “Mostly,” Jim told her, “I’m dead for sleep.” “The barometer is still falling.” She was looking at the instruments there on the cruiser’s small bridge. “I don’t like that, Jim.” “Nonsense,” Jim said, hasn’t a cloud, and the blue and as Still as a lake, If it won’t disturb Seliger, I’ll go below. Do if I send her up again?” He went below, and ■Manuela disagreed, the i chart here in bitterly: "‘So just stealing said with You’ll rob a dead of it chart stolen A. J. CLATWORTHY We Deliver Phone 12 Grantor Mission Circle held Thurs. evening^, February 6 th at $ p.m. at the home of Miss Gladys Batten, Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Pym and family, of Thedford, and Mr* and Mrs. James. Kirkland and Malcolm, of Thames Road, visited on Sunday with Mr, and Mrs. Samuel Pym. Messrs. Murray and Laurie Ste­ phen, of London, spent the week­ end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephen. Miss Eunice Penhale visited last Wednesday with Miss Wilma Veal of Exeter, Mrs. Jackson Woods and Bobby spent the week-end with Mrs. Collings, of Granton, Hay Farmers11 Fire Insurance Co, Holds 72nd Annual Meeting The 72nd annual meeting of the members of the Hay Township Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance ■Company was held in the Town Hall, Zurich, on January 27, 1947. The presdeint, Arthur Finkbeiner, acted as chairman and Herbert K. Ki it) er, secretary. The president in stated that there were 2,263 poli- tors. The meeting closed with the •eies in force at the end of the year: singing of the National Anthem. 1949 with a total amount at risk’ of $12,651,730. The amount of in­ surance was increased by $1,115,- 2u0 although the number of poli­ cies only increased by 50, showing that the policy-holders are taking out more protection. There were 75 claims paid during the past year totalling $18,179.35 compared with $5,667.95 in the year 1945, The company paid for three houses and two barns amounting to $13,775.00. The losses to livestock were $1,2ho-.31 less than the year 1945. Reference was also made to the in­ creased hazards to farm risks due to the fact that we are rapidly changing the whole type of operat­ ing the farms. Tractors are getting more (plentiful and hydro is now In use in almost every risk. Inspection of hydro installations should be made after ten years to check on any short circuits. Brooder House losses are increasing at an alarm­ ing rate. Great care should be taken that only oil burners made by a reliable l’irxn are in use and then again all straw and litter should be kept away from the stove. Ow-' ing to excessive losses during the past year our surplus decreased $1,709.66 compared with an in crease in surplus of $9,671.84 in the previous year, There is $72,500 invested in bonds and $9,693,22 on deposit in the banks and the total net assets of the company amount to $75,352.33. The 30 per cent, income tax payable to the Dominion Government on increase in surplus commencing with the year 1947 was also mentioned. It was generally ■felt by the Mutual Fire Underwrit­ ers’ Association that this was an unjust tax as Farm Mutuals were not operating for profit but were ■purely a Mutual Company. There had been a strong representation made to the Special Committee ap­ pointed by the Government to in­ vestigate the taxation of all Co­ operatives in the Dominion and at one time it- was thought Farm Mutuals would be exempted. How- ■ ever, this matter will again come -up for discussion at the Convention of the Association which will be held in Toronto in March. The reports of the treasurer and auditors were presented and adopt­ ed. Harry C- Beaver, ‘Goldie Graham * and Thomas Love, whose term of of­ fice as Directors had expired, were ; re-elected and J. W. Haberer and his address : George Deichert re-appointed audi- Motor Oils made the most modern in Canada* It’s B-A Gasoline for Better Mileage. Peerless by B-A, refining alloyed, Ewe Batteries, best suit­ ed for your needs. We specialise in your cars, tractors. Expert and cation will) net’s latest greasing equip­ ment. — Always at Your Service — © tires for trucks and careful lubri- Stewart-War- Roland Grenier Grand Bend Phone: 50r5 Dashwood Following the annual meeting, the Board of Directors met and appoint­ ed Harry c. Beaver president, and Reinhold Miller vice-president for the ensuing year. H. K. Eilber. Bray Chick Hatchery Eric Carscadden, Mnnag^r 1 Ejseter Hatchery Phone 24*6 THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY Otto their .after their Cur- was and Mrs? FEED SERVICE Dinney Furniture Store Phone 20W BRINSLEY Roland Neil and Gerald few days last week with Mrs, Baker, of St. Thomas, Mrs, Matt. Treat and Mrs, Kieling have returned to home in Grand Rapids, Mich., spending some time with father, Mr. John Trevethick. Mrs. Lawrence Scott held a shower at hei* home on Thursday evening last in, lionoi* of Miss Nor­ ma Hodgins, daughtei* of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hudgins. Mr. and Mrs. Lin Craven spent Monday with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Burgess, of Parkhill. Miss Mary Cooper, of Montreal, is spending some time with Beatrice Dixon. Mr. Harry James, of Swift rent, Sask., whose mother the former Miss Annie Amos sister of the late Joseph Amos, called on relatives in the neighbor­ hood last week, Mr. and Mrs, Emerson Glenn at­ tended the birthday party in honor for Mrs. Lilly Garrod, which was held at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Charlie Garrod, of Ailsa Craig, on Friday evening last. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hodgson spent Saturday afternoon with her bro­ ther, Mr. Turner, of Ailsa Craig. Mrs. Wni. Watson spent last week with her daughter, Miss Mar- vol Watson, of Hamilton. Mr., and Mrs. Wes White held r progressive euchre party on Tues­ day evening last. Receives “Operational Wings” Mrs. D. Lewis, Ailsa Craig, ceived from R.C.A.F., Ottawa, erational Wings” in recognition of rendered in action emy by her son, Lewis, to be treasured as a memen­ to of a young life offered on the altei* of freedom in defence of his Home and Country. United Church Annual Meeting The annual congregational meet­ ing was held in the Sunday School rooms on Monday evening, January 27th. Rev. A. S. Trueblood presid­ ed over the meeting and Mr. Lin Craven acted as secretary. Excel­ lent reports were given by the different organizations of thq church. The Board of Steward’s re­ port, given by the treasurer, Mr. Earl Morley, was a most gratifying one. Following is the result of the election of officers whose term had expired: Mr. J. L. Amos and Mr. Fred J. Neil were elected members ■of the Session for a 5-year term and Messrs. Jack Trevethick and Lin Craven were re-elected to the Board of Stewards for a 3-year term; chairman of Board of Stew­ ards, Mr. David Morley; secretary, Mr. Lin Craven; treasurer, Mr. caretaker, Mr. J. L. pianist, Mrs. James Treve- choir leader, Mrs, Lin Cra- The meeting closed after the ladies served lunch. Mrs. spent a Mr. and WWW?; Greatly Reduced Prices wasn’t asleep. Her eyes had a 'sleepy look, but she was watching him with a' chill intentness. “Doesn’t one have any privacy on this boat?’’ she demanded. “Not when one travels steerage,’’ Jim told her. He opened the door to and the had an drank a hungry, Manuela and canned chicken and sardines, but none of it looked appetizing to him at that time of the morning. > ’Thinking of ham and eggs, he fin­ ished his coffee and went back to the cabin. June had dressed; she was sitting on her ’bunk vigorously brushing her hair. Ignoring her, he took off his cap, coat and tie, unbuttoned his shirt collar, and stretched out on the lower bunk on the opposite side of the cabin. He could feel the girl watching him. He yawned, closed his eyes, ,and the next moment he was asleep. Jim awoke with a lurch, for some unseen force had nearly thrown him from his bunk. He came to his feet, but the cabin deck was pitching erratically and he was top­ pled back onto the bunk. Forcing himself up again he. made his way to the doorway by-holding to the ■bunk and the bulkhead.-He opened the door. It was wrenched from his hand by a violent gust of wind. A splatter of rain struck him. The clear sky was gone; a ceiling of gray clouds, like soot-covered snowbanks, pressed down upon the wildly pitching boat. The barome­ ter had not lied. The colorful tropic sunrise had been no more than a false face. Jim climbed to deck. June Ver­ non was curled up at her place in the stern again, but now she had her arms crossed as though hug­ ging herself against the chill rain. Manuela was at the helm. She was fighting the wheel. Jim ran to her and took over, and he could see the fright in her eyes. “Why didn’t you wake me?’’ he for the boomed the galley, had made Hecoffee Manuela exciting fragrance, cup, but, though he was he didn’t eat anything, had brought canned fruit and Certificate gallant service against the en- P.O. Harvey D. I San sea The the had said a sign of sea was at all. Het- what pink “The sky sea Is as mountain our pas- you mind .. - , __ the day­ break had scarcely penetrated the cabin’s portholes. June Vernon lay on one of the lower bunks; 'her dress was draped over the back of one of the chairs, and her shoes stood beside the bunk. She was covered up to 'her chln> but she Don’t Gamble With Your Good Health Good health is a priceless asset that should always be protected.. For good health, once lost, may never bo regained, l£ you arc troubled by restless nights, irrita­ bility, or nervousness, try Milburn’s Health and Nerve Pills. Manufactured under the supervision of experienced chemists and pharmacists, they contain only the purest of ingredients, For more than 50 years Milburn’s Health and Nerve Bills have been used by thousands as a tonic for frayed nerves or a general run-down condition. They stimulate the nerve cells, help to improve the blood content, increaso the appetite and thus help to promote peaceful sleep. Milburn’s Health and Nerve Pills ate sold at all drug counters • The T. Milburn Oo., TAmlt&l, Toronto, Ont, and fam­ home of also -Mrs. Dobbs spent London call- who is quite Will You Cash in on High Egg Prices This Fall? asked. He had to shout wind howled and the sea and roared. “It came p.11 at once,” plied. “: island.” could see the shore only a minute ago. Hold her on this course, Jim.” ■Her voice had fear in it, a 'bit of shrill hysteria. “Run straight in, drive onto the beach. It’s our only chance!” The boat was able. There were tween .gigantic water itself was ridges of the swells were all churn­ ing foam, studded with white boils which the wind swept into the air. The sea broke over the cruiser’s sharp prow. The craft itself seemed to dance, and, when the thunderous waves crashed down, its engines were a puny force. iEach giant wave came like a tumbling wall, and the boat rocked wildly from side to side; the decks were awash, and the cockpit was filling, while tor­ rents of water poured down the companionway and into the cabin. ... It 'became a terrifying night­ mare. It went on and on, the fury in­ creasing. The smoky clouds were so low, pressing down, that - Jim imagined he could reach up and touch them. Lightning blossomed ruddily, and knifed the murk in eerie blue-green streaks, then thun­ der crashed and rumbled. The world was all water and tumult . . . The cruiser heeled over as it was lifted on a rushing swell, then the stern careened about as it slid down into the valley at the foot of the next oncoming wave. Jim saw the danger, and he spun the wheel. But there was no time. The rush of water ‘Would strike abeam. Jim shouted a warning to June Vernon. The wind snatched the words away. The wave struck. The sound was explosive. The boat began to roll to capsize. The rushing sea caught Jim Britten up, swept him from the wheel, It drew him into its green depths. The water was like blurred grass, and through it Jim saw June Vernon. Her body had a loose and disjointed look, like a broken .reed, and her face was pale and The swirling water swept ward him. He lashed out caught her in his arms, He lift her, but the sea closed around them relentlessly, sucking them down, down. (Continued Next Week) Jim Britton lias a prophetic dream. she T thought I could make She pointed ahead. re­ tire “I almost unihanage- glassy valleys be- swells, and the a dull green. The away down green lifeless, her to- wlldly, tried to SAINTSBURY Mrs. W. J. Davis spent Saturday in London visiting with friends. Mr. and Mrs. C- Abbott ily spent. Sunday at the Mr. and .Mrs. H. Hodgins, W. J. Davis and Ivan. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. one day last week in ing on Mr. G. Essery, ill. Don’t forget the dance in Moores­ ville hall on Friday, Feb. 7 th. Everyone welcome. * Week-end visitors in the commun­ ity included Mayrene and Anna At­ kinson, of London, with their par­ ents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Atkinson; Miss Marjorie Isaac, of London, with Mr. and Mrs. iG. Isaac; Miss Janet Davis, of London, with Mr. and Mrs. H. Davis; Mr. Tom Dobbs and Don Woodward, of London, with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. /Dobbs. Mr. G. Isaac took a very sudden sick spell last Wednesday while choring but is reported much better now. (Mrs. W. J. Davis and Ivan visited with Mrs. Davis’ sister, Mr. and Mrs. C. Fletcher, of Woodham, re­ cently. Mr. Allan Elston is hbme again after his operation. ■Mr. and Mrs. ,M. Abbott spent Saturday in London. Mr. Abbott attended the meeting of public school trustees. A large number from this com­ munity attended the funeral of the late Mrs. P. Hunter. We are grieved ■at the loss of so valued a member of our church and community. Mi>. Fred Dobbs, Fred and George and Mr, H. Davis and Hugh attend­ ed the hockey games in 'Exeter last week. Mr. and Mrs. F. Dobbs and Mjs. H. Carroll attended the E.S. euchre in Exeter Friday evening. Mrs. Car­ roll was winner of ladies’ first prize. Mrs. R. Greenlee has been called to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. (Guilfoyle, of Ailsa Craig, ow­ ing to'the sickness of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. C. Davis and Cam­ eron spent Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Tur­ ner. Mrs. M. McDonald spent several days in Lucan with her parents, and Mrs. W. Dickens. Vestry Meeting’ The annual vestry meeting held in 'St. Patrick’s Church Canon James presiding and Mr. Turner acting vestry clerk in the absence of Mr. Henry Hodgins. The meeting opened -with prayer. Canon James read a pastoral sent by Arch­ bishop Seager which was discussed and voted. on. All organizations gave heartening reports. All obliga­ tions were met, with, a surplus in the General Fund. A vote of sym­ pathy to the Hunter family was moved and seconded, to be conveyed by means of a letter written by Canon James. The meeting Was un­ animous in their vote of apprecia­ tion to the rector, Canon James. The officers for the following year Treasurer, Wardens, To gain the maximum benefit from the high fall egg price, your pullets must be in FULL PRODUCTION BY SEPTEMBER 'Phis means EARLY HATCHED CHICKS. Modern management practices Modern equipment Scientifically formulated feed Mr was with Jas, Mrs. Mr. R. are as follows James Turner; Greenlee and ML H, Davis; janitor, Mr. ?M, McDonald. The meeting' closed with prayer. Lin Craven; Earl Morley; Amos; thick; ven. which CENTRALIA Miss Margaret Cook, of Kitchen­ er, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. Cook. | Miss Winnie Field was a week­ end guest with Miss Pearl Merriam in London. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lightfoot and family visited Lightfoot with Mr. and in Parkhill onMrs. M. Sunday. Miss London, _ _ weeks with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lightfoot. Miss Bertha Walden was a week-end guest with Mr. and Mrs. Lome Hicks. Miss Norma Urquhart spent the week-end at- her home in Kirkton. The February meeting of the Alert Mission Band will be held on Sunday morning, February 9th at the usual hour. Mr. and Mrs. B. Field, Mr. and Mrs. F. Penwarden, Mr. and Mrs. L. Hicks, Mr. and Mrs. L. Hodgson Mr. and Mrs. K. Hodgins and Mr. and Mrs. Win, Willert were among those who attended the Eastern Star euchre in Exetei* on Friday night. Mr. Willert was a prize win­ ner. Mr. and Mrs. Borden Smyth and family, of London, were week-end visitors with Mr, and Mrs. Frank Smyth. Mr. and Mrs. F. McCann, Ronald and Arlene, of Stratford, spent week-end with Mr, and Mrs. Bowden. Betty Lou spent the Schwartz, of past couple of the F. 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