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The Exeter Times-Advocate, 1942-12-24, Page 3TOE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE, THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 84th, 1942 W u Secrets in Love”ffl by Phyllis Moore Gallagher - FROM "■ N? 9 SEWCE FMHORAWHG SCHOjM, ••I 111111 | l II 1111111VI 11111SI III I ■ 1111 1 1 1 IH11 > 11 •Id The Characters as You Meet Them REG PATTERSON — Orphaned ward of Otto Nelson, rich Washing­ ton brqker/who is her godfather and in whose office she is employed, HEWITT GILL — Ambitious sales­ man in Nelson’s office, who is work­ ing to acquire a ipartnership and who professes to love Peg, ANTHONY COVINGTON — State ■Department attache just home from the Orient. AUNT MEHALIE—Peg’s maiden aunt with whom she lives, tf* DUNCAN PATTERSON — Young United States Army lieutenant and Peg's brother, COUNT PAL 'STRANYAN — At­ tache to one of the foreign embas­ sies. Last Week’s Action After her “drugstore” dinner and still greatly perturbed because of the garage shooting, Peg goes to the home of her Aunt Mehalie, with whom she lives, and finds Duncan and a visitor. Anthony, to whom she is formally presented. The three young folks decide to go to an Em­ bassy reception and ride away in Duncan’s little red jallopy. Now Read On Peg, Anthony and Duncan are at •an Embassy reception and enjoying the gayeties, when 'Count Paul Stranyan approaches Peg 'and An-' thony and demands an introduction. While Peg and the Count are danc­ ing Peg suddenly sees Hewitt en­ ter the room, accompanied by a beautiful girl, Thalia Polk, daugh­ ter of the Senator. Hewitt had told her he was to be out of the city on “business.. Peg promises-to go to -a’ night club the following Friday night _ with Count Stranyan. Putting on a Front Peg’s smile was dazzling when Hewitt first saw her. 1 Patterson line was proud, and who­ ever had buried them had not bur- Joan dimpled. “Tony shouldn’t be in th% State Department, Peg. He should be out West, hog-calling. Did you ever hear a yowl that could measure up to that one?” And then she looked at Pe; green sharp look, like you, “But you know that .already, don’t you right away, I think.” ” Peg smiled. “Yes, Joan, I believe they do. I'm going to like you, too.” It was true. She was going to like Joan Covington, that she was a little imp and jpeant anything at all, she probably had the temper of a wildcat. But. beneath it all she was a sweet Per- spn. Her mouth was soft and gentle and behind the vivid brightness of her eyes there lay an ability hurt, to cry very easily. Anthony said: “If you, mean stuck him. created something of a bewildering riot on Long Island one Sunday by sending their next-door neighbor an ambulance, a police car, a fire engine, a delivery boy with a quart of mineral oil and a pound of pep­ permints, a gallon of ice cream, a furniture van, a bakery wagon with a wedding cake and an undertaker. He told how she had had her. driver’s license suspended four times. How she had planted a little elec­ trical gadget that flashed STOP and GO on her near-sighted Aunt Bessie’s tiara when that fine lady primped for the opening night at •Metropolitan. But even as his were violently abusive, there loving thread of amusement too. . “Tony’s crazy, also,” said thoughtfully, “It’s a family tion with us Covingtons to take us out of our cradles at the tender age of 1 week and drop us on our heads. That’s so there’ll be an excuse for sg, a bright, “I'm going to she said, impulsively. people ’’feel that sort of thing Any oiie could see gay, reckless, frank of hair and eyes But to he likes didn’t sister Peg she’s crazy.’’ But he it. His love for his kid out about two inches all over He told Peg how Joan had words was a there, Joan, •tradi- For the olcl °'ur actions when we grow up to be lnrln nnrl loccioa ,f Giving herself to the magic by his nearness, the har- content of moving with rhythm, little in doesn’t The ribbons which were suspended be­ low the windows- There were heaps of other people who contributed much of their time and talent to -make the party a success. Then the blimrd came up and it began to look as it the whole thing would have to he called off. However, just as we were about to give up hope, the snow ceased and the sun came out in all its glory, accompanied by fifty mer­ ry children and as many mothers and fathers. There were games, Mickey Mouse cartoons, all kinds of good things to eat, including chocolate milk with straws, and many other things too numerous to mention. You never did see such happy faces. During the refreshments the Com­ manding Officer spoke -a few approp­ riate words of welcome. And then Santa Claus arrived and what good tidings he brought with him ,., there wasn’t a single person who didn’t have a good time. At least they all said so and we really believe that they did. The going home time came all tqo soon, not only for* the children but for those who were re­ sponsible for the day’s entertain­ ment. Some of them, we really be­ lieve, had a better time than the children, if that were possible. Section Officer Macdonald, who did a grand job as a clown, just had enough energy left to speed the last departing youngster with, a hearty wave of the hand and a good-bye which expressed what all of us felt . . . why can’t Christmas come more frequently? For all who contributed in any way to the day’s pleasure, we thank , We held a successful badminton tournament last Thursday evening, when L.A.C. Martin and L.A.C. Gradwell were declared station doubles champions, having defeated all comefs. It is hoped we may be able to send them out as a team to repre­ sent the Station. Badminton is one of the most popular sports on the Station and practically every night in the week our six courts are in full use. It is a grand sport and everything pos­ sible is done to encourage it. * ♦ * * Our hockey team has had several practices and is commencing to take shape. At this stage of the game it is difficult to know just how suc­ cessful we^wili be but we have con­ fidence that we shall put up a good showing under the guidance of Ely­ ing Officer Brennan, who is chair­ man of the hockey committee, and our genial sports’ officer, Flying'' Officer McCaa. For the time be­ ing we shall just have to sit on the sidelines and watch what happens. When the games begin we do hope a goodly number of our hockey friends will support our team in the home games which will be played in the Exeter arena. If you didn’t cut the schedule from last week’s paper, keep in touch with future editions for time-tables. Make a date now to see the first game when Seaforth meets u ary 5 th. * Last Sunday very impressive carol service in the Recreation Hall, Nearly two hund- (Continued from page 3.) Last week we told you about the proposed Christmas party we were holding at the Station for the child­ ren of all ranks at the school. Well, it happened last .Saturday afternoon add what a party it was, For sev­ eral days before the Recreation Hall was a veritable bee-hive of indus­ try with decorators working, in off minutes under the guidance of the decorations sub-committee off the Entertainment Committee, transformed the hall into fairyland. We picked up some ] trees from Mr. Mack at ( Having selected the trees, just about to pull away when Mrs. Mack rushed out and insisted that we take another tree Tor the air­ women’s recreational centre. We are indeed grateful to Mrs, Mack for her generosity. A fireplace was constructed on the stage by Sergeant K* Fisher and an imitation fire was kindled in the pit. Before the fireplace, and suspended, from wires, cello- phane stockings, filled with all sorts of good things for the children were hung. iCorporal E. Twiss made a number of beautiful sprays of ce­ dar and tied them with large red They a bit of beautiful Crediton, we were red of the Station personnel were in attendance and ow Glee Club, who provided a choir for the service, made their first public appearance and were a great success, The service consisted of five les­ sons, each telling part of the Christ­ mas story <and each followed by a Christmas carol or hymn approp­ riate to that part of the story. The readers were five members of the Station, an airwoman, the “Y” su­ pervisor, a flight sergeant, a pilot officer flying instructor and the Commanding Officer. At the con­ clusion of the regular service com­ munion wag administered by Flight Lieut, Salisbury. * * $ * We experienced three very in­ teresting and worthwhile pictures this week, “Mexican Spitfire at Sea”, starring Lupe Velez and Leon Er­ rol, “Manpower”, starring Edward G. Robinson and Marlene Dietrich and “Navy Blues”. This brings us to the end of an­ other eventful week, and as Dick­ ens’ famous character, Tiny Tim, says, “God bless us every one.” J. B. Wadland, Y,M,'C.A. Supervisor All the while a voice was speaking her mind, “Thalia mean anything to realization of this, of the Airport on Jan- 111111J PI II PPI pip I P|.P IE IJIIIIIIIP11| 111| 11 p || 11111 timore. J didn’t Peg, I should have gone. But it seemed so much more important to come here. Thalia called me just as I was leaving my apartment. And you ’ know how much I want Senator Polk’s ac­ count. If I brought that in now, I feel sure Mr. Nelson would come across with that partnership pronto. You must realise that, too, Peg. You’ve had real influence with him and the Polk account might turn the trick for us. You’ve got to un­ derstand that. Peg, darling . /* His arms tightened around her and Peg knew an exquisite relief, She didn’t say anything; just clung to him. created monious hiin in satisfied somewhere Polk Hewitt.” how she had wronged Hewitt, made happiness sparkle in her eyes, dance on the highlights of her hair, dimple the corners of. her mouth, Even Duncan, scowling in the stag line, still obviously waiting for some one who had not come, could not hob her of this recaptured ecstasy. /Life Sweet Again Hewitt said softly: “Friday night, Peg? Everything all . set? Wish it could be. sooner, but I’ve got to be in Baltimore’ tomorrow, and New York straight from- there.” His voice . . . soft now, gently intimate . , . gave her a divinely horrible sinking feeling. She said; “Oh, yes, Hewitt—Friday.” And forgot com­ pletely that she had promised Fri­ day night to Paul Stranyan. Hewitt whispered: “That’s 'the ticket, sweet. I knew you’d under­ stand.” And then he was gone, for Anthony had cut in. Anthony was saying: “I can see that Duncan’s idea of bringing you tonight was entirely wrong. The competition’s too stiff. ‘ It’ll pro­ bably turn your head—in just the opposite direction from me.” Then: “Holy smoke, look at Joan! She’s ^spotted Duncan with the stags and there she goes!” Peg, looking over Anthony's shoul­ der, saw Hewitt cutting in on Thalia, and winced a little. But that was absurd of her, of course. Thalia was Hewitt’s date; she was his duty. Then she moved her gaze to Joan Cavington, who was weaving through the dancing couples, a young white sprite with, determined green eyes and a small, set jaw. Halfway to- j ward Duncan she stopped abruptly, hei’ face paling. Peg, turning a little in Anthony's arms, saw sistei’ had seen. Duncan was no longer there in the stag line with watchful suspense on his bronzed face. He was skirting the edge of the ballroom, floor, passing Joan without seeing her. His eyes were bright with relief and there was a smile—yet not 'quite a smile—mov­ ing his lips. He was standing at last before a woman—an older blonde woman in gold velvet, who ■made a glamorously ,beautiful pic­ ture framed as she was in the curv­ ing white arch of the doorway. Some one dancing near Peg said, excitedly.: "Oh, my dear, there’s Mme. Damara. Just come in. No, darling, ovei’ there by the door. In gold velvet. She and Dr. Damara ■ are such a charming couple . . ” the voice trailed off. Clandestine Love Before Nadeja Damara had come into the ballroom to stand there in that gold velvet with hei’ pale blonde hair brushed smoothly off her fore­ head, Duncan had known an'1 agony of impatience. “Suppose she doesn’t come,” he had thought, miserably. “Suppose Emmanuel didn’t get off to New York after all.” Then he thought, feeling a hot flash Of anx­ iety, “If she doesn’t come . . Always it. was like this. 'For six months now he had lived in a hea­ ven and a hell. Routine days of bathing, shaving, his duties at the Munitions Building, the hours when he worked ip his bungalow on per­ fecting a bomb sighting device. For,, like his illustrious great-uncle, Ad­ miral Thaddeus Winston, he had an inventive mind. And again like Uncle Thad, he gave the best of him­ self to his country though he was fully aware that there was a per­ sonal fortune in many of his patents which were now* being perfected a,t Wright* Field, A long time ago Uncle Thad had ■told him: “I could have been a very Wealthy man, Duncan. I could have sold my military patents to a mu­ nitions plant, to a foreign Govern­ ment , . , maybe the wrong one/* (To be continued) * * * evening we had a Teinporary Station Cards All Brown Coupons on Temporary Ration Cards issued to members of the armed forces on leave, visitors to Canada, etc., are good after December 21. coupons. Bates;.X 4* BFt 1W THERE ARE HEAVY PENALTIES FOR BREAKING THESE REGULATIONS 3 5 7 9 4 6 8 10 * NOTE: during Nos. 1, Brown Coupon No. 2, “Spare 4C’ ” will be good for use only a 7-day period—December 28 to January 3. Brown Coupons and 3 to 11, “Spare 4C’ ”, Coupons for butter, like those for Sugmr, Coffee and Tea (the red and green coupons) must be detached by, or in the presence of any seller of butter or his employee. If desired, consumers may lodge their EFFECTIVE NOW Ottawa, December 21, 1942 RATIONED BN COUPON ■great big lads and lassies.” And then she began looking ‘ , revolving on a spiked heel, her white satin skirts whirling. “Where’s that brother of yours, Peg? I didn’t cut school when I heard that Tony and Duncan were coming to this affair just to listen to these sour what they call here to get in on that lad.” A Woman’s Game “Incidentally, Peg,” said Anthony, grinning, “she hitch-hiked. She also crashed this party. She and a young newspaper scoundrel’ who seconds her in almost every cock­ eyed thing she thinks up.” “I’ve got that pen-twiddler in my power,” said Joan. “He was a push­ over. But that Army Appollo’s a hard-boiled job. He just simply isn’t allergic to une, if you know what I mean.” ' Peg hadn’t seen Hewitt coming toward her or Thalia floating over the floor in another man’s arms, a dark cloud of,velvet and'ermine. She didn’t knowlhat Hewitt stood beside her until she heard him speak her name. When she turned and met his dark eyes her knees trembled, her breath went short in her throat. In a sort of dazed agony she pre­ sented him to Joan Covington, watched him shake Anthony’s hand. She was still trembling as Hewitt’s arms went around her and they moved out to the crowded floor. “How nice, Hewitt. This is really a delightful surprise,” she said, softly, smiling a little with a mouth that was holding back a- bitter sob. Don’t let him see how much you care, Peg. Don’t let your defences down, decided women tively. native for any other pattern of con­ duct would make them conspicuous and ridiculous. ied them deep. They still stirred around the room, tlie sod and sent grim emanations of pride up to put iron in the blood of their descendants. to Hewitt in, that moment, close enough to say, very brightly, “Well, hel-lo, there!” and She was close __ ________ then to recide among the dancing couples, gayly, as if Hewitt had been just any young man. But she hadn’t missed his suddenly arched brows, the pain- ful flush beneath his tan. He had been shocked to see her here; in­ finitely more so to see her in Stran- yan’s arms. And the dazzling smile had been disconcerting. Not only to Hewitt Gill, “but to •the stag line who suddenly became conscious of Peg. They began to cut in: Young men who said things about her blue-black eyes and her smile and her'golden hair; young men who wante<l to know what she was doing on Thursday,' on Friday, on Sunday. “Will I see you' at the Black and White Ball?”—“You’ll be at Sulgrave on Friday, won’t you?” —How about Chevy Chase Saturday night? Dater up, of couse.” . They didn't seem to notice that her dress wasn’t a Patou, that the skirt was torn. Presently Anthony came streaking across the ballroom- and took her from the arms of a blonde gentle­ man from “Enough of a thing is enough,” he whispered. the Swedish Legation. whispered. And he was escorting her off the floor and into a small sitfingXroom where a -small red­ headed girl was obviously ,waiting Cor them. Meeting Joan “That,” said Anthony gruffly, “is my brat of a sister, Peg. Joan. She’s supposed' to be in school in New York but here she is, all dressed up so she doesn’t look a day over 4'0. Actually, she’s almost 18.” Joan’s green eyes were flashing. Her hand came -up and rah nervous­ ly through the luxurious wealth of red curls. “Anthony tells une you’re Duncan Patterson’s sister,” she said, brightly. “That makes ■things Very ducky, indeed, for I shall be Mrs. Duncan Patterson some day. And that will make us sis­ ters-in-law or sistei’-in-laws —- or What the hell is it, Tony?” “Joan!” hrsw hep-cats knock off swing. I came down some real good^ licks For this was a game, she in her torture, a game that knew how, to play instinc- They really had no alter- CHAPTER VI What you what his standing a look of The ration is one»half pound of batter per person,r. week. On and after December 21st it is unlawful to sell or buy butter at retail without the surrender of the propel’ Brown coupons, Nos. 1 to 11, “Spare 4C’ ” from Ration Book Number 1 now in the hands of the public, are to be used for this purpose. Each Brown coupon, Nos. 1 to 11, “Spare 4C’ ” entitles the holder to buy one week’s supply. Only Brown coupons, Nos. 1 to 11 “Spare 4C’ ” can be used for the purchase of butter. Each coupon becomes good on a definite date and expires on a definite date . . . and can be used only within its prescribed^period, as given below. The system for butter is different from that apply­ ing to Sugar, Coffee and Tea, where coupons have no specified expiry date. Hewitt, said: “Peg, I know you’re thinking. Darling, imusn’t.” For a moment Peg didn’t say any­ thing. Her eyes were fastened quietly on his. “Just What am I thinking, Hewitt?” “You’re thinking I lied about Bal- Do You Suffer From Headaches? It is hard to strugglo along with a head that aches and pains all the time. , . A headache need not be an illness m itself, but it may be a warding symptom that there is intestinal sluggishness within. ‘ .. . To help overcome the cause of headache it isnecessary to eliminate the waste matter from the system. Burdock Blood BittCrS lielps to remove tile cause of headaches by rogulatingthe digestivo and biliary organs, neutralizing acidity, regulating the constipated bowels and toning up the sluggish liver, and when this has been accomplished the headaches should disappear. Get B. B< B. at any drug counter. Price $1.00 a bottle. The T, Milburn Co., Limited, Toronto, Ont. Witness: ‘I’m not guilty, can prove a lullaby/ / * * * Accommodate yourself changes of circumstances dispositions of those around you My to and Coupon Number 1 2 and and and and 11 When Batter Coupons Beeome Useable — and • Expire Good for Purchase beginning on Not Good for Purchase After December 21 December 28 January 4 January 18 February 1 February 15 March 1 January 3 January 3 January 17 January 31 February 14 February 28 March 14 can be used within 2-week periods. butter coupon sheets with their retailers, so that the latter may detach the required coupons when delivering. Butter Holdings ^xeeeding More Than One Pound per Person Must Be Beported and Coupons Surrendered tity of butter in possession of such persons represents more than the eleven, brown coupons in Ration Book No. 1, which will be good for butter, they* must in their reports undertake to detach from future ration books, additional butter coupons equal to the remainder of the surplus. Consumers or non-registered boarding houses having in their possession the equivalent of more than one pound of butter for each person in the household, must before January 3, 1943, report their holdings to the nearest office of this Board. They must forward with tlicir reports the number of butler coupons representing tlieir butter holdings. If the quan- . Special Notice to ISetailers On and after December 28, retailers must establish their right to purchase new supplies of butter from their suppliers by turning over to the supplier currently valid ration coupon^ equivalent to the poundage of butter ordered from the Suppliers.