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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-01-20

It was months before she was
positive that that someone was
Christine.
The thing was ridiculous. A bril-
liant, sophisticated young surgeon
and an ignorant child like
Christie! What could he see ir
her, and, really, what could the
child see in him? Why didn't she
prefer someone her own age, some
boy?
1t was hard to have to tell hel
mother.
Nettie hated new ideas. espe
cially unpleasant ones. It was
so hard to stir her to action.
There was talk that led nowhere
and tears on both sides. But Net
ties eyes were open now and she
watched, furtively.
OF course, Christie didn't know
When Nettie told her that shed
have to spend the rest Of the year
before returning to school in the
fall in q manner more fitting 4
young girl Of her age and position
she was annoyed but not surprised
Clothes were ordered for her.
She was sent to dancing class
riding class. Evening parties
and young men resulted.
But the odd attachment between
Donald and the girl persisted.
Now Nettie was really worried
Worried and indignant.
well, don't bother me with It.
please" Isabelle said. I'm sick
Of hearing about it. have my
own problems. though I can as
sure you they're not love affairs.
And II you want my advice Adele
would get ahead further and faster
If she wouldn't run after him
quite so much"
"Please-Isabelle. Try to be
helpful. I'm really worried. It
is your sisters happiness"
CHAPTER XVI
well, I'm not trying to be fun
ny It's plain as plain to me. He
was attracted to her in the begin
ming and he might really care for
her If he had a chance. But the
way she's thrown at him. and
above all. the way she throws her
self at him
ooh, that's nonsense. Perfect
nonsense. Everything was going SO
nicely before that girl began en-
him!"
"Oh, mother, you're so melodra,
matte. That girl! Good heavens
she's our own cousin, besides be
ing your stepdaughter!"
"Um-well. No, she isn't. That's
another thing. never liked to
speak Of it. but it's a fact. She
isn't your cousin, really. She
wasn't my sisters child, you see
She"
"she isn't Aunt Anne's daugh
ter! Then Uncle Adolphus-"
"Shh! don't like-it'S all so or
binary. I so dislike to MENTION
II never heard Of such a thing
Heavens, mother, stop mumbling
Don't be so Victorian. This is i'm
portant. Why, if she isn't a daugh
ter-oh, but she was Uncle Adol
plus child. So, it doesn't make
any real difference as far as"
"No! That's 1t. She wasn't. They
Just took her in. Anne wrote Of it
It was shortly after her marriage
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Z or SOMEONE 01S0'
Toto Adolphus. They adopted
her, or they said they were going
to. still have the letter. I never
thought"
Isabelle smiled.
Matter of a mere half million
or so. It just makes you the only
heir, that's ALL. I can't get used
to it. Why, it makes all the differ
ence in the world! When are you
going to tell her! I'll call her"
Nettie's usually colorless face was
flushed. Her hands were shaking.
mo! Don't cali her. You leave
this to me. II must think"
The cedar-lined closet in Adele's
room frothed with never worn neg
ligees. Mauve, flesh color, powder
blue. In the dresser drawers were
delicate piles Of scented silken
underwear. TrouSseau. Trousseau,
ready and waiting.
But Donald Latham hadn't
spoken.
And so, Nettie Cooper, worn
down by Adele's tears and 1Sa-
bellies bullying"
Its just the principle Of the
thing. So unfair! And If she knew
Just where she really stood you
could speak to her. and then-and
then"
"Well, I'm sure don't care
what you do. If you'd only do
something! We're all slowly 60
ing mad"
Mama, please, please, talk to
the lawyers! Why, it's absolutely
wicked Of you not to! I mean,
you are holding back information
that really ought"
Don't be silly, Adele! You
know why you're agitating this
thing and so do we. But really,
mama, it isn't business-like to let
it drift this way, and Adele is
right about the lawyers. After
all, they're being paid fat fee
and you ought to be able to con-
suit them. You really ought to
consult them anyway"
"Um. L may. Now we won't
discuss it any more at this
time"
Mama! When are you going
to discuss it? You're so slow I
could scream. Everybody's so
slow. And I can't stand it. I
can't bear it, I tell you! You've
got to do Something-you've got
to-you've got to"
They couldn't hurry her, but
she was ready at last. She went
even then reluctantly. Mention
ing the past was ticklish business.
Old scandal. Her sister, Anne,
who had gone to Alaska and
called herself Mimi. and, what,
people would ask, does a young
girl go to Alaska for? But a
matter of half a million, and the
girls bullying, and Adele getting
thinner and the other girl, Chris
tie, blooming.
1t was her duty, as a mother.
So she went to the offices of
7 inn and Stanley, where old
T. .,hus had gone so often be-
fo her, and yet had never filed
a will. She went in her good,
pl. I widows weeds, and sat with
he plump black gloVed hands in
HI ,ap and her neat black shoes
St ut in front of her, and told
\ it in a voice so low that Nc
C l, who was a little hard of
hearing, had to keep saying:
"A little louder, please, dear
Mrs. Cooper. A little louder"
After it was all settled she felt
better. McGlinn made it seem no
simple. And as he said, all the
old families had a-well-black
Sheppard besides, it would be
all very quiet, and strictly pri-
vate...
Still, it was days before she
got around to telling Christie.
Nor was it easy.
Ito Be COntinued)
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II Syndicate. Inc.)
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-24
REDDEN


Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Penuel en-
tertained on Wednesday Of the past
week Mrs. Louise Wallace. Mrs. Mel
son Davis and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Brown, all Of New Jersey.
Mrs. Bill Dutton entertained over
the weekend Mr.. Andrew Dutton
and family Of Marcus Hook, Pa.
Mrs. Lydia Penuel and daughter,
Miss Myrtle, OF Georgetown, spent
the past weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles H. Donovan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Yeasey with
Mr.. Luther Veasey Of Lewes mo-
tored over to Salisbury, Nd, on
Tuesday Of the past week where they
circled among friends.
A kitchen and variety shower was
given at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles H. Donovan on Thursday
evening of the past week in honor
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Mitchell who
were recently married. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mitchell received many attrac-
tive and useful gifts. Refreshments
OF ice cream and cake were served
and everyone reported a fine time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Walker we're
Saturday evening guests Of Mr. and
Mrs. Harvey PenueI.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Penuel and
little Bette, and Mr. and Mrs. Lu-
ther Donovan spent Sunday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Veasey.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-24

Stray dogs killed about SO chick
ems and about so turkeys for Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey Penuel recently. Mr..
and Mrs. Penuel have our sympathy.
Don't forget the Ladies' Aid will
be entertained the first Thursday
evening in August at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Donovan.
Everybody invited.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-24

cold air duct Of the Park Methodist
Episcopal Church heating system.
turned fan on ii, and let the cooled
air circulate through the heating
unit and on up throuah the registers.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-24
WORKS ROTH WAYS

Bloomington, Ill.-If hot air.
warns a place in the winter, why
not cool air in the summer timer So
they put 400 pounds Of ice in the
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-24

McColley's Sunday School will
picnic at oak Orchard next Tuesday,
July 2Sth.
Sunday School Sunday morning
at 10 O'clock at McColley's. You are
invited. Harvey Penuel superinten-
dent.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-24

opporLnnILy KnoE wIth Landon.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-24

Shredded Wheat 2 pkgs. 23c
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-28
|WAIERBURIANS-
 ON MURDER JURY
Two Serving at New Haven Case Opened
 Today ]. ''S

Two Waterbury men arO men- bers of the grand jury which met in superior court at New Haven ct 10 o'clock this morning to hear the cast of Joseph McElroy. @, eon- fessed slayer of Mrs. Anna Mae Johnson, S2-year old New Haven hospital maid. states Attorney Samuel Hoyt was expected to ask the grand jury to return an indlct- ment for first degree murder against McElroy.
 2 The two WaterburiaEs on the grand jury were John II. CTaEy,s ,sJr. and Edward !. Mccarthy, Both were named by Sheriff J. Edward Slavin of New Haven county. Judge Omar Platt of Milford acted <, as foreman of the. grand jury of. 1S men, while one Of the jury members was former Sheriff James ]. Qed- des, Sheriff 6lAvin's predecessor.
 McElroy was arrested less than 2A hours after Mrs. Johnson had been fatally slashed with c razor as she entered the New Haven hoSpi- tai dor1nitory. A straight razor was used and the woman was almost des capitated. oet s, s5t
 Questioned by Deputy Coroner Nathan Sachs, McElroy confessed to the staying, and told authorities that he had once been Mrs. John- sons sweetheart. McElroy ran from the hospital dormitory after the killing, he said, but he was caps tured ct Q West Haven farm the following day. 's3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-28
Bible Class Holds
 Function Tomorrow
Big Crowd Expected at Farm of Jesse Morse in Nort1-
 feld-Katherine Meth to Marry
WATERVILLE

considerable prominence will make an address.
 SuIiivR Smith NuptIals ft
 One of Y e.erVille's most popular young men was married earlier in the week when Miss Rosemary C., Smith, daughter of Mrs. Mary V. Smith and the late Matt Smith Of Colley street became the bride Of Thomas Sullivan, son of Mir. and Mrs. Daniel Sullivan of Homer street. The ceremony took place ct tho Church of tho Blessed 6acra. ment in the presence of c large gathering and was performed by the pastor, Rev. E. T. Morrison, who also celebrated tho nuptial mass which followed.
 The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Esther Smith and MT, Sullivan's best man was his brother, Daniel Sullivan. The uShers were Robert Smith and James Sullivan, brother of the bride and groom Fe. Spectively.
 A reception for 1b0 guests at the home of the brides mother followed the wedding ceremony.
 Upon their return from Q wedding trip to Maine and Canada, MT. and Mrs. Sullivan will reside in Oakvllle.
 Tho bride graduated from Wilby high school and MT. Sullivan from Crosby high school. He is aSsoci- ated with the Chase companies.
 RnnIaI JuatlaA MAAlInR
 Unit No. c of the National Union for Social Justice, the Waterville unit, will hold q special meeting this evening ct eight o'clock, at the rooms of Davis post Drum corps on ThomaBton avenue. All members are urged to Do present. Dances Discontinued
 Tho series of dances being run by tho Casper Davis post Fife, Drum and Buglc corps at Rainbow lodge in Beacon Valley have been discontinued. Future dances will probably be ehld in Waterville.
 Marriage Announced
 Mir. and Mrs. David B. Meth of Faher avenue, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Kath- erine Blain Meth, to Arthur AinS- worth Hinkley, son of MT. and Mrs Harold Ainsworth Hinkley, of Per- kinsville, Vermont. The wedding took place on Monday, August 24, ct KeeSVille, N. Y. Mrs. Hinkley iS graduate of St. Margaret'S school After october i, the couple will be ct home to their friends in Burling- ton, Vermont, where Mir. Hinkley ia connected with the motor vehicle department of the state of Vermont Ladies' Aid
 The first fall meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of Grace Meth- odist church will take place on next Tuesday, September 2, ct the church parlorS. The meeting will open at two o'clock.
 Brush Fires
 For the first time in several weeks the fircmcn from tho Waterville fire station were called out to fight Q brush fire when such q blaze WaA discovered yesterday on upper Boy- den street Tine flames were dafi- gerouSly close to the buildings Of Camp Wcquapauset, the summer camp of the Waterbury council Of diri Scouts, but prompt action on the part of the local firerlen quickly removed the danger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-28

It did seem queer efter TOUT years"
 For Q moment Virginia said nothing, but her glance held plenty of meaning. At last she spoke. Judith, you're Q double-b -barreled sap about that man. Here you get yourself ell worked up to Q clean break, and then you spoil t."
 "What do you lnean2"
 T mean you should have left him finally there on the sidewalk. If you see him again, you'll have everything to do over again"
 Judith shook her head. I'm not blufiing, Virginia."
 "os course you're not. But ! know what love can do to Q gal. All her brains ooze out into her heart, and then anything can hap- pen" She stopped Q moment. Then: Listen, Judith, will you resent 1t # I help you out Of thisY"
 "HutI don't need help"
 Let mo Do the judge of that Your only hope Is to have other people around If Steve shows up tonight. Don't lot him get you alone, where he can talk you out of your decision. I'll drop in with Bob and we'll make little party of it. Of course we'll pretend we don't know anything's up."
 Judith was silent, meeting vir. ginia's suspicious gaze. T want Co sec him alone for Q few fnin- utes, Virginia. I'll let him know that my talk today wasn't Q spur of tho moment thing. You and Bob drop over about o."
 "Ali right" said Virginia re- Signediy. But we'll bring Toby Lynch along. He's the life of any party, and he'll thaw out any lcicleS you and Steve may have hung around the room before we got therc."
 How Judith got through her aft- ernoon's work she would never quite know. As she had told her friend, she had always believed that in . situation like this she could Do sane and sensible. But apparently that had been because, subconsciously, she'd believed too long 1t could never happen to her. During the past few months when the logic of her brain had begun to tell hor that it might happen, she had ignored the warning.
 Like on automaton she went through her ofiico routine until B, and sine was grateful when Vir- sinia appeared by her desk with, mot going to work oil night, arc you, darling2" Together they hur- ried to catch on early car to- the apartment; and, aS often hap. pened, they encountered Bob Bent on the same cor. virginia's huS- band was in his usual good humor.
 Good evening, charming ladiesI" he greeted them. Did you put over
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-28

any big deals today2"
 "Judith did," said Virginia. "she sold Steve Fowler short, and came out way ahead"
 "Nol" He looked at Judith sym- pathetically. Say, that's too badl I hope" He was interrupted by Q sharp nudge from his wife. well" he began again, attempt- ing . laugh, "easy come, easy go. Judith"
 Virginia caught c glimpse of Judiths face and quickly veered the conversation into safer chan. nels. To oil appearances, Judith had temporarily forgotten tho mat ter by tho time they reached the apartment building where both the Bents and Judith Howard lived.
 "Better have dinner with Us to- night" Virginia invited her as the trio went up in the automatic lift.
 Judith shook her head. "Thanks c lot, but I've some food left over from yesterday-and my frugal New England nature won't let 1t chance spelling"
 Bob was about to suggest that they pool their Kitchen resources, but 1t occurred to him in the neck of time that, under the circurl- stances, Judith might prefer to have dinner alone.
 He was correct -- partly. For while Judith did want to Do alone for Q while, she touched nothing in the way of food. Once inside her little apartment she dropped her hat and coat on Q chair and Sank wearily on the davenport. She sAt there, not moving. She Sat there, hardly thinking. It was as if ! part of her had died. r Then gradually, as the fatigue of the day wore of, she began to think again of her life with ste- phen Fowler. It seemed such Q large part of her life, this part she had spent with him almost al. ways In her thoughts. And when she told herself, Tt was only four years end with every hour these four years will grow less important" she could not really believe 1t.
 Judith rose ct last, bathed her face in cold water and slipped Into Q cool frock. She had bare- ly finished dressing when Steve's ring at the door startled her. List- lessly sho went to tho door and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-28

opened 1t.
 Hello. Steve"
 He looked at her closely as he came in, but said nothing. Walk ing to the little table by the win- dow he put down his hat, took his pipe from his pocket and set 1t be- tween his teeth unlighted. Then, nervously, he returned 1t to his pocket.
 Look here, Judith" he said suddenly, you couldn't have meant what you said this noon."
 q did mean 1t, though" Her eyes met his unfiinchingly.
 '"rhen you haven't changed. your Ynood?" He reached for his hat. And if you haven't changed your mood there's no use in my trying to talk this out with you now"
 Tt isn't Q mood, Steve-and 1t isn't 0 question of talking 1t out. I told you today how I felt" She took Q step toward him, then stopped as if afraid of herself. "oh, Steve, I haven't insisted many times that I was right. Tn oil the times we've Quarreled I've always given in. But thls time I'm not going to give in. That's what makes mo feel 50 sure I'm right"
 stevc's laugh was without humor. "Rlght? How can you be 50 ab- surd, Judith? You want mo to marry you, support you, when I can just about manage to do for myself"
 T want you to marry me, ste- phen. I'll support myself. I want t that way. Doesn't that make 1t all right?"
 He shook his, head. Judith, ! love you. want you more than anything else in the world. But I'm not going to lot It blind mo to the fact that mustn't try to have what I've no right to have. Can't you understand that?"
 Judith's shoulders sagged. Her mouth twisted in Q smile of help- leggness. "Steve, oil I know is that you and I are young - and we're in love. That's all there is to know or understand. We won't Dc young forever. We've may not love each other forever. But today is ours." She went to him now, her trembling hands against his shoulders. "Can't you under- stand that, stephenP Today is ours, and you want us to keep planning for Q tomorrow that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-28

A large delegation from Every mans Bible Glass of Waterville will attend the joint outing of Bible classes tomorrow afternoon ct the farm of Jesse Morse Of Northfield. Everyman's classes from St. PaulS M. Y. church of Waterbury, the Methodist Episcopal church in ThomaSton and the Congregational church in Plymouth are cooperating in the outing which iS an annual affair.
 Waterville members will meet at Grace M. E. church ct one o'clock tomorrow when motor car trai1Spor- tation will Do provided.
 A sports program and Q number of novelty contests will be scheduled during the afternoon. The basket supper will be served at five o'clock This will be followed by 6 VeSper service during which G. speaker ot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-28
GILBERT WILMOT, <.
 DIES IN BOROUGH
Brother of Local Men to Be Inferred Tomorrow
 Afternoon '3

Naugatuck, August 20 - Gilbert Wilmot, 6o, Q former president of the Recreation Rod and Gun club of Waterbury, died last night ct the Waterbury hospital after Q short Illness. He resided in Millville. a
 Ho was born in Naugatuok, the son of the late Hubert and Harriet Robinson Wilmot. He leaves his Wifo Mrs. Edith Richards Wilmot, and two brothers, Ralph and Walter Wilmot, both of Waterbury.
 TIo was Q member of Natatuo tribe, Improved Order of Red Men and was Q foreman ct the Biscoe farm for 10 years, leaving their employ close to 6 years ago. 2 ~.
 The funeral will he held Saturday afternoon ct { o'clock from the AL deron funeral homse, 20l Meadow street. Rev. sherrod soule of Vest Hartford will officlate. Burial will be in Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 2 to Q o'clock. 'F9,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-28
NOTED MARINE
 PAINTER DIES

Utica, N r., Aug. 20-(UP)-- George Peare Ennis, 62, noted iTla- rinc iandscapo painter and stained glass designer, died here today of injuries received in an automobile crash.
 Ennis, New York City president of the American Water Color society and formerly of St. Louis, suffered c fractured skull when his car crashed Into one driven by. Clifford Graham, Trout Greek, N r., Wed. ncsday night.
 Mrs. Ennis, who suffered lAccras tons and bruises, was reported TO. covering today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-28
General Chairman

featured at the outing Sunday at the Paradise Inn grounds on the Meriden road. The local club mem shers do no propose to let the Bell Cityites carry off the honors and are training for the event. Their team comprising of Oriel darceau, manager, Arthur Bergeron, Jean 0agnon, AlcidaS darceau, Wilbrod Samson, Noel Chouinard, Conrad A. Barii, Armand St. dermain, Clement Brouillette, Emile Bellemore, Ed- ward Day and Henry Desormeau. Romeo MassIcotte is coach. Rev. Ubald Laurion Is expected to umpire the game.
 Among the many events being prepared for the outing are various sorts of balloon races, rolling pin throwing contest, marshmallow con- test, tug-o.war for married and single men, married and single wo- men, single men and women, sack races, 30, 100 and 220 yard daShes, foot races, grab-the-applo contest, high jump, broadJump, standing and running events which have not been arranged for yet pr. Edgar D. c. Adams advised the program and refYeshment committees to be pre- pared for 6 crowd which in all probability exceed c thousand peo. plo and might reach fifteen hun dred. The doctor said since the out ing of last Sunday, sponsored by tho St. Ann A. A. and troop 16 Of tho Boy Scouts of America, of which ilo was general chairman, he had received numerous inquiries aS to the time and place of tho next picnic.
 Although last nights session was ! special meeting called because of
 ho lateness in making the arrange gents for the picnic, routine busi-
 tens was transacted and many i'm. glortant decisions made. A new membership drive is being planned so start September i. The bowling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-28

the post, William schneer, junior vice commander; Jack Rutman, adjutant, and John Shapiro.
 Governor George II. Earle of Pennsylvania will Do the principal speaker ct the convention which opens on Sept. {. others scheduled to speak are James Van Zandt, national commandersi rsinschicf of tho Veterans Of Foreign Wars; U. 6. Senator Joseph duffoy Of Pennsylvania, and Abraham Kra- ditor, national commandersit1s chief of the Jewish War Veterans.
 Among the important questions on the agenda is c plan to oBtabs fish C "VIllagc of the f2,000" in Palestine in honor of the 12000 Jews who died while fighting for Germany during the World war. A hIghDght of the convention will be the presence of the con1i1lai1- der-in.chlef of foreign Jewish war veterans groups who are cofn- ing to this country aS tho guests of the American organization.
 This years convention, which will mark the organizations 10th anniversary iS tho first to Dc held in the west. During the past year the JcwIBh War Veterans enjoyed It's greatest growth in the west and south having added new posts in st. Louis, Detroit, Los Angeles, New orleans, Birmlng- ham, Indianapolis and Tyler, Texas. in addition to many others iii the east.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-28
WHAT HAS HAPPENED so FAR
IUDTTH HOWARD has been engaged t0 E

JUDITH HOWARD has been engaged to SIktHEN Fowler for four years She wants Co be married and keep her fob in business office but Steve will not hear Co this.
 Judith meets Steve for lunch and they go over the familiar arguments Judith points out that her Irlenus though both have jObs Steve refuses to be convinced Flnafy Judith threatens to break the engagement
 Steve suddenly realizing she is In earnest asks to come to her apartment that evening to talk the matter over. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY