16 Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon, Friday, March 17, 1950 J HERE'S THE PICTURES. THIS I MUST 1 r SPLENDID.' EXCELLENT. lfBy THE kW-WHILE VCU WEBEl I 1 1 JP -- , ,., kuJk I MR. BLURB JUD 8UDDJSEE WITH MY MY GOOD FELLOW--- I OUT I RECEIVED A SAD I fv OAOe6' KV S SJED EVERY LASTyoWN EYES.HI BUT HERE'S ONE WITH MtSSACe-MY ENTIRE FAMILV cfc J( T ONE OF EM I., THE CORNER JBENT.'-LOOKS HAS BEEN STRICKEN WITH M SKL-S 4 f ' mmm i Hi I h 0 L 1 1, J A BfT SHOPWSN--I I GALLOPING CAZI2ZY--I f , ZAl c fci 1 I J E I I i Z771f3 SHALL -AH- UEtJl HOY A MUST FLY TO THEIR A10."rt5U ' ' ZTJJ?7?A &h V f" L- MriW'lin IT-" IVfl MAY KEEP THE STORE AND P&XjrfutsfJ I L I OSS Ml WgJr -A.aCVI POCKET ALL PROFITS jgrg V WilR'Sltr 1 Jfc The Ptomaine Canary AP Newsfeaturei By HELEN TRAUBEL THE PTOMAINE CANARY H Chapter 5 (SYNOPSIS: BRUNHILDE WAG NER, the treat Met aoprano, and her husband - manager, BILL WAGNER, are entertaining the nation'! tap detective itory writ ers at their apartment, Met con ductor OTTO FURST, whom Bunhilde dislikes, and his former wife, LILY, are also guests. Brun hllde, a great mystery-story fan confesses to the writers that she too has written a thriller. Then he shows off her pet canary's trick, leaving a bird-seed on the lip of each guest. Otto, on receiv ing his, becomes violently ill and staggers from the room. With in a few minutes Brunhllde has escorted each writer quietly to an apartment on the floor above, where one by one they pass out and collapse on the floor. After she returns to the. apartment, Bill takes the poodle, Zita, for a walk and hears Brunhllde's record breaking scream F above high C when she finds Otto's dead body. He races back to the apart ment.) "Police 1" It was a deathless gasp. "Must we call the police?" "Of course," said Bill. There was a mute appeal in her eyes. "Couldn't we well Just sort ol get rid of him?" "Nonsense. He wouldn't fit down the incinerator anyway. Besides, he'd be missed. Otto's a famous man." "He'd be twice as 'amous tomor row," Brunhllde murmured irrev ently and irrelevantly. A sudden thought brought her hand up to her mouth and she spoke between her fingers. "Bill, they'll suspect me. We've been having such terrible lights." "I know." His face was grim. "But you didn't kill him, so we have nothing to worry about." His voice Jacked conviction. "Come away from here, darling. He's not a very pret ty sight." "He didn't look any better to mc when he was alive." "That's not the point." He led her toward the bedroom, heading for the telephone on the night ta ble. Detective-Lieutenant Sam Quen tln of homocide was a tall, purpose ful man with penetrating blue eyes, a resolute mouth, and a challeng- Says author Helen Traubel: "I have found my early vocal train Linv nurmiiK mi, in irmm n k mr man any one eise wnen i una bodies here and there." lng Jaw. somewhat like the prow of a battleship. His manner, how ever, was mild, and his voice sur prisingly soft. His first step, upon arrival, ac companied by a battery of city em ployees, was to view the corpse at close quarters. He sniffed and straightened and made his first de duction. "Smells like bitter almonds," he aid. "Must be cyanide." After that he put his henchmen to work, dusting with fingerprint powder, exploding flashbulbs, mak ing chalk marks and chemical anal yses of the various edibles and li quids still remaining. While all this was taking place he got the facts of the party from Bin wagncr. his eyes went up, ap pealing to the heavens. "Mystery writers, vet. So manv of them. Guys who spend their lives cooKing up muracr Drews nobody could solve but a genius." He called to a plnlnclothesman. "Rollo, take these llnmes." When the roll of guests had been caned and inscribed In the dctec tive's notebook he was told to work on the phone and get them all back to the apartment at once. Lieutenant Qucntln went over to inspect the canary, aaiu-uurcl sane to him. He turned away finally, looking frustrated. "Purst ate the same food as the others?" he asked. I I "That's right." Bill said. "He drank the same liquor and aL &eeo out 01 me same box? ' "Yes, sir." "He was a close friend of yours?" "Of my husband's." Brunhllde said. "I didn't like him." "You didn't?" His eyebrows were up. "Not a bit." "Why?" She shrugged. "Artistic tempera- mentl" I He chased the scent but was un able to pin her down, pausing when one of the lab men came over. I No trace of cyanide, Lieutenant." "You checked evervthinir the I glasses, the liquor, the food plates, tne oiraseeay "Yes. sir." "Okay. Call the medical examiner) and tell him I want an autopsy tonight. If they're open" He stopped as Detective Rollo came back In nigh state of excite ment, gesturing wildly. Listen, Lieutenant ' Rollo was overcome. "Go ahead, spill It." "Those authors, none of them. not a single one ever got home." nun?" "That's right, sir. Thev'rt miss ing." The lieutenant catamilted to his feet. "Holy smoke I Maybe they all dropped dead on the street. Call Headquarters, call the commission er. Call the sanitation department." tie slumped oacn into nis chair. BUI wanner stood motionless, his mourn open. Brunhllde gave him a slcklv smile. She was about to speak when there was a sudden com motion and Lily Furst came sailing into tne apartment. "I was told to come right over. darling. What happened? Who are all these men?" Bill cleared his throat and save it siraignt. uuo aieo." Yes. that's" Suddenly she looked stunned. "What did you say?" "Utto is dead. He was poisoned. uieuienant, tnis is Mrs. furst." I Quentln discarded the amenities. "How come you left here and went nome without your husband, Mrs. rursiy "The ex-Mrs. Purst." she informed Mm. "We were divorced last week.' "Oh!" He seemed dlsaDoointed at tne evaporation of a possible mo tive, "on what grounds?'' "The usual. Infidelity." "Ah. then he must have had lady friend." "He did, at least twenty of them. Hero worship, I suppose." "Lieutenant," broke in Detective Rollo's agitated voice. He had Just come through the door with a uni formed building attendant in tow. "Get a load of this. Lieutenant. Here's the elevator operator. Broth er, we really got a case here that " "All right, an right." Rollo gulped. "He says he never took anv of those authors down. and he never saw any of them leave me Duuaing." mis extraordinary Intelligence caught the Lieutenant totally un-l prepared. His cnin nung on his tie- knot. He shook his head like a boxer 1 who has Just had one bounce off! his ear. "Ridiculous." he exploded. "A Kane of famous men can't vanish, Justl go up in thin air." He looked at the operator. "Were you on duty all evening?" "Ever since ten o clock. sir. "Could they have left while vou were in the car between floors?" No, sir. I keep the front door locked at night and open It only to ice people in or out," -noia it.- Bin wagner growled. Somebody's lying. I saw those people leave this apartment with my own eyes, and I saw my wife tflne tnem to tne door." (How now, the plot Is getting I inicaer, almost stlrky. Brunhllde sure is In a mess. Can she squeek out of It? Are they going to find I the missing authors? Who on earth killed Otlo Furst? Don't fall to read this fantastie tale, authored by I Helen Traubel who knows more about the workings of a Wagner ian soprano mind than any other! living first-novelist.) (To be continued) Students Awarded Musical Prizes Scio The following students participated in the Oregon West ern district No. 4, solo and small ensemble contest, which I was held In Lebanon high school; Sybil Westenhouse, an eighth grader, played a clarinet solo and received a I; Donna Thurston, a sophomore, sang a low voice solo and received a I; Charles Weinberg, Joy Es- gate and Pntsy Miller received II's; Ray Westenhouse also re ceived a II on his alto saxnphone number. Joy Zcller received II on her flute solo and Nancy Hildrcth received a III on her alto saxnphone selection. This was the first time several of the students had participated in this solo work. The ones receiving "ones" are eligible for the state contest. Accompanists were Mrs Albert Wagner and Miss Etna-1 jean Miller. Dayton Shower Given , Dayton Mrs. Orange Willard was hostess for a shower honor ing Mrs. Tom Lightle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fortner. Contest games were played and Sylvis Owens and Henrietta Fos ter were first prize winners, while Francis Willard and Mrs. Loren Clement took consolntion There were 21 present. Refresh ments were served. First telecast of a political convention was the Republican assembly in Philadelphia in June, 1940. I HEW? THIS 16 YAY FAVORITE I SSf.ffSi'm,.u 71 I BOY! WHAT A V I'D LOVE I 1 ...BUT I JUST COULDN'T A VERY GOODY STAR, JANE p ' ; PICTURE! SHALL TO, CECIL-. I EAT ANOTHER BITE OF rr-r MOVIE! BUSTLE! , , WE STAY AND VT VL POP-CORK! ' V, . , y - SEE IT AGAIN ?y V A V J -i VM-JWT l IMnnfKV V.M XI wi JTT gr Vi-vl TL'rj N- A. O X B-B-BUT WHY MOT? HE'S JUSTl1"'11'!!! IT B B-BUT WHflTS WRONG WtTHV """'Jl W l-l tXONT SAY ONSnxMG- V J I S-SOM6 BUM-I WPISTRYIN" QUITE U I THAT? MCW? 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Junction Baker's Oven Melodic 3:30 NBC Symphony Sports Review At Horn Music Kostelanets Hit a' Jasa 3:45 NBC Symphony Larry LeSner At Home Music Obcrlln Bit Jasa 4:00 NBC Symphony Young Lov Red Cross John Flynn Chin-up Chat " 4:15 'BC Srmphonv Younc Love Harry Wismer Hem Ins way Chin-op Chat 4:30 Bands of Land Joe DiMagglo Albert Warner rtanristand USA Curtain Calls 4:45 Bands of Land Joe PiMagslo Church, Nation fUndstand V A Curtain Calls DIAL LISTING, KOAC 550 nAr Friday P.M 5:00, Children's IXVrVMV Theateri S:1S, On the Upbeat; 8:50, 650 Sports Club, 6:00, News, 6:15, icr Melodies. 6:30, Music of Csecho- slovaklat 7:15, Evening Farm Hour; 8:00 Muslo Yon Like: 8:15. Spirit f Viklnsst K:.10, Adventures In Research, R:45, News, Ihflft, Muslo That Endures; 8:45, Evening Meditations; 10:00, Sln Off. Hopevyell Missionary Society Has Election Hopewell The Hopewell Mis sionary society held its March meeting at the church. Mrs. Ross Rogers was elected presi dent, with the following to work with her: Mrs. N. O. Pearse, vice president: Mrs. M. B Gilchrist, secretary; Mrs. W. O. Modde- meyer, treasurer; Mrs. Howard Stephens, secretary of social re lations; Mrs. Oscar Laffcrty, sec retary of spiritual life, and Miss ACROSS 1. Present 6. Shlp'a record S. Float U. Word of affirmation 13. Eagle 14. Feminine nam. la. Plethoric 18. Scotch unci 19. Cereal grass 20. Large number 22. Court 2r. Roman tyrant 28. Siamese coin 29. Cessation 31. Snug room 32. As far a. 83. Embroidery frame 85. Palm llhr U. Go In 38. Proportion 40. Cbalr 41. Dance step 44. Not fat 45. Any of several kings of Denmark 48. By 50. Intermlnahl. period of time 51. Blunder 52. Exist 54. Vegetable 56. Girl 58. Raises 69. Gastropod molluskr, DOWN 1. Owns S. Australian bird 3. Be penitent 4. Fos 5. Meadow 2 3 4 A s7 ia ft w y lb IJ 4e- 55 54 if WMw 3? Jo up?-TJ W-ir gsr f At Newifealurt) ROOM AND BOARD THERE ARE A LOT OF DAFFY WAYS FOR PICKING RACE WINNERS, BUT THIS MOUSE METHOD THE JUDGE USES TOPS ALL THE SILLY SYSTEMS--DONT TELL ME tOU PLAY IT, UNK.? Saturday A.M. 10:00, Newet wM in:1.1. Especially for Women i 11:00. Concert Ball: 12:00, News; lt:, Noon Farm Hour; 1:00, Ride 'em Cowboy i 1:15, Wage-Hour Aeti 1:30, Voice ef Ar my, 1:45, Melody Lane: 1:00, Mnilo ef Masters; S:30, Science News; 8:45, Here's to Vets; 4:00, Song of th Islands; 4:15, Sonus of the West. Bertha Magness, secretary of missionary education Used clothing to be sent over seas through the Church World Service was brought and used Christmas cards were also col lected. Dayton The Unity Commu nity club held a social evening at the Unity School house. The evening started with a pot-luck supper and games and dancing followed. Jean Goodman and Clyde Williams had charge of the program. Solution of Yesterday's Puiils 8. Sphere T. African antelop 8. Part of a fortification t. Having wlnga 10. Plftt project- Ins; piece 11. Make edging 16. Notts of th scale 17. Negative 20. Companion 51. Explat 22. Spider trap 23. American Indian 24. Belonging to n 26. Nerve network! 27. Edible bulb 23. Malayan ape 30. By 33. Fa at en 14. Winged Rboea of Mercury 17. Old English rent 89. Base of tb decimal system 41. Half quarts 42. Like 43. Prowi 46. Part of a plant 47. Persia 48. Indian mulberry 49. Philippine peasant 52. Babvlonian deity 53. Type measure! 55. Irish king 57. Double: prefix Bv Gene Ahern IT MAV.IUST B6 LUCK.. BUT 'MORTON HAS PICKED 5 WINNERS UP TO TODAY AT NANHOLT PARK-THE JUDGE, ROBIN, AND I BET $ IO APIECE ON THE MOUSE'S CHOICE FOR. TODAY AND WE EACH GOT 33.50 IT WAS A PHOTON pimicu Akin tuc pimjRPl ) SHOWED OUR. HORSE HAD A O-l WART ON HIS LIP szrr u TOUCHING THE WIRE FIRST 14 wiAi'iTiiHi'iLn'iRi' B C R P ! 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