S outhern Oregon News Review, T hursday, Ju n e 3, 1948
go. I ain't done nothing but eat
some of your grub. Honest, mister,
O f t l J a i l , to n n i aCaJtf fo r (¿ a ir i
I'll get out of here quick if you'll
corner
put that gun down.” This was the
voice of a frightened man, but
C o m P o t t , o filer Jfà eàòei o ra tiv i
not the voice or true dialect of a
By HAL MARQUETTE
hobo. Jerry relaxed slightly, and
the man in the chair moved. This
was the time to "follow through"
ND SHOULD you encounta» undoubtedly thought that he was if he was ever going to do it.
"Get up and do exactly as J
this man, exercise car*. alone. Perhaps he had seen Lucy
RAILROADING DELUXE
tell you,” he commanded.
and
her
mother
leave
hours
before
He's dangerous. Any further news
The trend in railroad car design­
The
man
cringed
but
rose
slowly,
and had waited for darkness to
that comes in will . .
his eyes still on the gun. He hated ing has us dizzy. It's all very well
come.
Jerry Anderson snapped off the
Alter what had seemed an hour, guns; he was afraid of guns, and to spring a new de luxe car once
radio. He'd heard the particulars
he knew now that this man knew or twice a year but when they
of the brutal strangulation of Mrs. he heard the man get up from the
it,
too. If he could only knock it come out once or twice an hour
Prescott and the description of table and walk toward the hall
to the floor . . .
It is too much. Having done about
the suspect several times this eve­ which led into the living room.
"Keep
your
hands
high,
get
tc
everything
possible to the outside
ning. After that wordy, unlovely Jerry knew that his safety de­
that telephone beside the door, and of our trains, the boys now are
portrait of the man, he felt that pended upon what he would be
do as 1 tell you. Any monkey- working wonders with the Inside.
even he would recognize him if he able ,to do within the next few
business. . .”
One road hag just come out with
ever contacted him, but he hoped minutes. It wasn't a very pleas­
a recreation car which includes
The
man
advanced
toward
the
ant
spot
to
be
in,
but
.
,
.
that he wouldn't Jerry was no
(cross my heart!) a game and
door and the telephone without
He thought of the broadcaster's
coward, but . . .
reading lounge, a children's in­
looking front right to left. Jerry
remark, that the killer had not
closed playroom, an automat lunch,
moved to his side as he passed
After Jerry's recent discharge used a car, and that it was sus­
a sunken buffet lounge and a news­
him. He could feel the man's
from the hospital, he decided that pected that he was making a get­
reel
theater!
body
tremble,
as
though
he
were
he wanted to live out at the cot­ away by the county back-roads
_ ♦ _
having a chill, when he touched
tage while making his plans for and woods. This could be the man.
We
have
come
to a point on our
him
with
the
gun.
the future. His family objected, For as long as he could remember,
not without cause, and it wasn't no ordinary tramp had ever stray­
"Now put your left hand on ths railroads where everything is so
until old Doc Crowder, the family ed so far away from the main receiver, lift it off the hook and cozy that a passenger finds life
drab and unbearable when he gets
friend and physician, convinced
off.
them that it would be a good
thing for Jerry to do under the
This latest recreation car has
circumstances, that they finally
everything except a bowling
yielded to his wishes. Jerry had
alley, squash court, swimming
spent every summer of his life
pool and fishing lodge. The motif
there, until his enlistment, and he
is so swanky that when a con­
loved the old place.
ductor enters he srrm s almost an
So, when his mother and Lucy
Intruder from the other side of
reluctantly left him this after­
Practical Potholdrr
the tracks. Noting the "In case
noon. he was glad. Not that he did
An amusing and very practical
of emergency” cord a passenger
potholder In the shape of an ear of
not appreciate the things which
is apt to interpret it as an emer­
corn to brighten your kitchen. Cro­
they had been doing for him, but
gency when a card table wabbles,
cheted of yellow cotton in a pebbly-
he wanted to be on his own. He
the griddlecakes are underdone
Old Fashioned Ijsdy
like
stitch, the green leaves are
had plans to make and this change
or the movies are blurred.
A quaint old fashioned lady
simple single crochet. Largo rnough
and the quiet that he would have
m akes a charming design for a pil­
to tnko care of all sizes of hot pots.
would be perfect. He had tried,
Nobody will deny that for years
lowcase or bureau scarf decoration.
during his month at home, to
To obtain complete crocheting In­
there has been a crying need for Little Missy wears an adorable ruf­
apply his own "self-reasoning”
structions, stitch illustrations and
improvement in railroad cars, but
fled
crocheted
over-skirt
which
'
'iing directions fo r C o r n Pot­
method, but to little avail. He
the present pace in modernization
combines beautifully with the em­
holder (Pattern No. 5731)
felt confident that it could be tested
is dazzling. Changes come out so broidery-etched bodice.
properly by facing his problems
rapidly that a passenger no longer
independently.
is surprised if an orchestra pit and
To obtain complete crocheting in­
sunken garden are added during
structions,
stitch illustrations and
Jerry sat near the window for
a station stop.
full directions for 'Little Missy’ de­
quite some time trying to make
signs. (pattern No. 5728,
a start at some of that "self­
The result is disquieting. We like
Send 20 rents In coin. YOUR
reasoning,” but his mind kept re­
comfort and a little swank, but
NAME. ADDRESS and PATTERN
verting to the broadcast he had
Jerry knew that his safety depended upon what he would be able
when we board a choo-choo these
NUMBER.
to do within the next few minutes.
heard earlier. If the woman only
days we feel as uncertain as when
had had a gun, he thought. She
we are going through a night club
S E W IN G C IR C I.K N E C I1 IK W O K K
probably would have been afraid highway. He must have come put it to your ear. When the op­
on
which the workmen still are
S30 South W ell« St.
Chicago 7, IU.
upon
the
house
by
accident.
erator answers, tell her to con­
to use it, though; most women
Enclose 20 cents (o r P a tte rn .
¿¿ersA ¿0x0//r e s
busy. We have a feeling the con­
nect
you
with
the
Helm
road
dis
When
Jerry
heard
a
hand
mov­
wer». He thought of the empty
No______________
ductor
may
ask
us
at
any
moment
ing along the wall groping for a
trict police. When they answer,
0 re
n ecessa ry
Luger in his bag and wished that
Name.
light-switch, he stood up and
tell them to come immediately to to step forward while a new
he could have tried again to get
A d d re ss.
fe r /» o s /y e o p /e
pointed the gun toward the door.
the Anderson cottage off Helm rumpus room is installed.
some ammunition for it. He loved
road.”
Then
it
happened—the
living
The
Juice of a lemon in a g lass of
that gun, a gift from one of his
When we take a de luxe train
water, when tnken first thing on a n t­
room light was snapped on. He
The man lowered his arm slowly
buddies who had not come back.
we keep wondering whether we
ing, is all that most people need to
heard a hoarse cry of surprise.
and took the receiver off the hook.
Jerry went into the bedroom and
are going to be disturbed by
insure prompt, normal elimination.
He'd
stall,
he
thought;
maybe
the
took the gun from his bag. He
The man's breathing was heavy
paper hangers, rug layers and
N o m o r e h a rs h le a o tiv e s th a t ir rita te
fondled it and then slipped it into as he stood motionless, facing the nut would give him an ’in.' But
interior decorators between stops.
the digestive tract and impair nutri­
hearing
the
sound
of
regular
his pocket. He smiled when he gun. He had a fear 4that Jerry
tion! Lemon
1.en
in water is good for you!
W
'e
observed
a
puzzled
lady
breathing and feeling the pressure
realized just how foolish that was. could sense was genuine.
C o n o r a tio n » o l A m e ric a n s have taken
board a super-duper train re­
of
the
gun
against
his
back,
any
He came back to his chair and
"Get ’em up! Who are you and
lemons for health —and generations
cently and ask. “Can you direct
then lit his pipe.
of doctors have recommended them.
what do you want?” Jerry was an illusions that he might have had
me
to
the
railroad
car?”
by Roger C. Whitman
They are rich in vitamin C; supply
He had been sitting there for
officer in the infantry again as he regarding an ‘in,’ were shattered.
“ *' . . amounts o f - - B| and P. They
valuable
"Operator,
gimme
the
Helm
road
Just a few minutes when, sud­
made the demand.
Our
trains
are
becoming
Allce-
alkalin ize; aid digestion.
police
station,”
His
voice
quaver­
denly, he heard the back door
The man was shaking when he
QUESTION; My hot-water tank
ln-Wonderland studios in pastels,
N o t lo o s h a rp o r so u r, lemon in water
being opened, and then the click
spoke, "You're a cool one, brother. ed, and his hand was shaking. He murals, panels and upholstery Is not a year old and I have rusty
has a refreshing tang —clears the
Put that gun down, please, before couldn't keep the receiver close trends. There are moments when water coming out of my hot-water
of the light switch. He sat still,
mouth, wakes you up. It's not a
wondering who it could be, a
you hurt somebody.” He took a to his ear.
purgative — simply helps your sys­
we are not sure whether we are faucets. Can you give me any sug­
The
man
was
conscious
of
the
dozen thoughts chasing through
step forward, and Jerry raised the
tem régulât» itself. Try it 10 days.
going places by railroad or by Good gestions on the subject?
ANSWER: One reason may be
his mind. He felt the useless
gun and moved it slightly from gun at his back, and he spoke in Housekeeping and Vogue.
U S f C A titO S N J A S U N K IS t L IM O N S
that you the heating the water too
gun in his pocket and took it
side to side. Looking toward the a deep hoarse whisper, "Come to
much. A temperature of 130 to HO
out, gripping it firmly. Now, if
man, Jerry was not sure of what the Anderson cottage off Helm
And
then
there
was
the
case
degrees
is hot enough for domestic
ever, he could test himself on
he should do next. Then all the road right away.”
of the two girls who disgustedly
"What's up?” Jerry heard the
hot water. When water is heated
several of the things which he
admonitions of his teachers came
exclaimed after walking through
more than that, sediment is stirred
back to him: SHOW NO F E A R - officer ask.
had learned during his rehabili­
four cars, "What!
No floor
"Tell
him
,”
he
snapped
at
the
up that is carried along in the water
THINK FAST—SPEAK WITH CON­
tation.
show?”
supply. You could prevent over­
In less than a minute, it seemed, VICTION — REASON — FOLLOW man.
"I’ve got the man you've been
heating by installing an automatic
he heard the ice-box door being THROUGH . . .
John Ringling North says he will
controll. Also, your water supply
opened, and a low chuckle come
"Sit down in that chair,” Jerry looking for.”
with
not permit general broadcasting
may contain a great deal of sedi­
Jerry
heard
the
quick
break
ol
from the intruder. Then he heard roared, surprised at his loud voice.
of
the
circus
by
television.
This
ment, which could be controlled by
things being put on the table. He This gave him a bit of confidence. the connection at the police sta­ is a source of relief to countless
a water filter.
knew that whoever was in the Then he thought of his next move. tion. ‘VISUALIZE—CHANCE IT— housewives. Once the elephants
kitchen seemed sure of himself.
"A nut,” the man ventured, half DO—FOLLOW THROUGH’ . . . come stomping into the living
QUESTION: We are planning to
He must know, he thought, that under his breath, and he obeyed. He had the answer . , .
"Drop that receiver and get room by video it will be a frightful put up a frame cottage of five rooms
even with the whole house lighted, He kept his eyes on the gun as
job
sweeping
the
peanut
shucks
your left arm up.” He hesitated,
next summer. Regarding cement
it w’as practically impossible to though hypnotized by it.
then ordered his prisoner to go from the rugs.
blocks for foundation, people have
see in from any side.
"Shut up and sit still.”
cautioned me against buying blocks
Think of It—one »praying
"You're a smart . . .” The man back to the same chair and sit
The minutes dragged while he
And it would be confusing too. At that are made during the winter. Is
I a »t» for weeks. No bomb
listened to the man eating and glanced away from the gun just down.
times we couldn’t be too sure there any reason for this?
t y p e s p r a y o r o th e r
drinking. From the noise he was long enough to see if there was
The killer had a dogged smira
which was Gargantua and which
ANSWER: It is true that cement
sprays containing less
making, slamming the ice-box anything near that he could grab.
on his face as he turned and
was the radio commentator.
work should not be allowed to freeze
than 5 % DDT can equal
"Wot you going to do? Let me
door and moving his chair, the man
moved toward the chair.
He
•
•
•
during the process of manufacture
this for lasting effect. Flit
felt positive that his captor was
or construction. Reputable cement
Surface Spray with 5 %
a 'nut,' and with that gun . . .
PRAISE FOR U. N.
block manufacturers do not allow
DDT is so powerful a sin­
It’s weak and sick.
Seconds passed as he continued
this
to
happen,
however,
even
dur­
gle
application kills in­
It’s pale and thin.
to glare at Jerry. Then he thought
ing the winter.
sects to day—tom orrow -
But it's a darned good league
of an old trick that he would try
even next month.
For the shape it's in.
in order to get Jerry off guard. He
QUESTION: We are decorating
wondered why he had not tried it
three rooms. Could you tell me
when he first came into the room.
how to get cold-water paint off?
Stiffening himself and settling The Country Editor Says:
ANSWER: If it is old-fashioned
back in the chair, he broke the
Jason Wiggs who used to worry
calcimine, it should come off by
FLIES
silence with a tirade of oaths
over things like saving tinfoil and washing with warm water contain­
M O S Q U IT O E S
"Keep it up and keep tfiem up. cigarette pictures now is a leader ing a little amonia, to be followed
ROACHES
too,” Jerry ordered.
by thorough rinsing. If the paint
In the Save Europe campaign.
BEDBUGS
• This was not the reaction 'hat
Is one of the newer types with a
ANTS
the killer had hoped for. He then
resin base, you can paint right over
Deke Bumble broke his silence
M O THS
quieted and began to talk more in the 1948 political campaign this
it with oil paint after first applying
a varnish size. If you wish to hang
coherently, and soon was telling morning and cam e out for the first
wallpaper, coat it with a glue size.
of the crime for which he was be­ candidate who doesn't grin much.
B U Y LOW COST F U T TODAY!
ing hunted. He spared none of
the details.
Mr. and Mrs. Luke Whipple are
recovering slowly after a long spell
Then Jerry heard the purr of
of trying to assem ble their new
a motor and men's voices. A
prefabricated $10,000 home.
slight wave of relief swept over
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him. Almost immediately, there
We
have
looked
over
that new
was a sound of crackling shrub-
Uniform Shape_____
half dollar critically. Our verdict
hery and running feet. The front
Slightly Rounded Top
is
that
It
is
not
worth
a
nickel.
door opened and two officers,
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•
with guns drawn, rushed in.
Evenly Browned Crust
There are times when General
They saw their man and covered
Tender Crust
Marshall must wish he was back in
him,
TenderCrumb
"Good work, Mr. Anderson, good a nice, big war where he could get
some
place.
Velvety
Even Grain
work.”
•
•
•
When the officers yanked the
Good Flavor
Warren Wright, who takes most
man to his feet and they had start­
ed for the door, one of them said of the derbies with his super racing
on every count when you
to the prisoner, "You're lucky to stable, is a baking soda tycoon.
bake the Clabber Girl way with
have had this extra living time, Thus, in a way, is the home linked
Clabber Girl, the baking powder
him spotting you and with every- up with the turf. When we think of
body in the county ready and will­ Citation we think of mother in the
whh balanced double action . . .
ing to shoot you on sight ”
kitchen making bread and cookies
Ask Mother, She Knows.
The prisoner did not comment, . . . at the mention of Coaltown our
but he scowled and was shaking mind centers on thousands of
and snorting with anger.
housewives baking a cake or pre­
"The gun was not loaded, of­ paring a potpie. We love horses
ficer. and 1 could recognize him and it comforts us to dwell on the
only from his story . . , you see ) fact that thara ia such a atrong tie
I am blind,” Jerry said softly
between a horse and a cruller.
FICTION
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