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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-22

makes any difference-except getting
you to your baby right away"
"Bill," Linda said eagerly. els
there any way Of getting plane at
the lake? Could I charter one Z"
It was quickly arranged. The
Blaines had a neighbor with private
plane quartered at the nearby air
port. The request to borrow the
plane for the emergency flight to
Santa Cruz was no sooner made than
it was granted. Merry raced about
the house helping Linda pack and get
ting ready for the flight.
Of that flight to the coast, alone
in the plane with the pilot, Linda
preferred not to remember. She had
sworn never to fly again after the
crash which killed Mickey's father
But now it was Mickey's life which
was at stake.
After the first twinge of recollec-
ton at the takeoff, she had forgot
ten fear. With her mind full OF
thoughts for Mickey's safety, there
was no room for her own qualms'
But she did have time to think how
ironic it was that flight, the means
of transportation she had foresworn
because of one tragedy, was the means
to which she turned as savior in
an emergency.
After the landing at the airport the
ride by taxi to Mrs. Blazers cottage
seemed interminable. Linda, nervous
and distraught, thought she would
never arrive.
When she did reach the Blauer cot
tage, she received another shock-but
this time not so unpleasant.
Mrs. Blauer, her face worn with
worry but joyfully surprised and re-
ieved to see her so soon, admitted
Linda.
Ssh, now! Don't let go now, Lin
da," Mrs. Blauer said, foreseeing the
tears which Linda strove to hold back.
"The darlinIl be all right, don't you
worry. The Doctors in with him now.
I moved him into my big bed when
he first took sick, so he'd be comfort
able"
AS Linda tip-toed, hurriedly but
silently, into the sick room, she first
saw Mickey, very tiny and out Of place
in the big spool bed, his face flushed
and his eyes red from fever and tears.
Then she saw the doctor was not the
only one with Mickey.
Linda lay prone on the bed, her
hat falling unheeded from her head,
her arms stretched toward her baby.
"Hel1o, mummy" Mickey said plain
lively. "Where did you go?"
Ear away, darling" Linda said,
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-22

visable to remove him to the hospital.
X-Ray to determine the extent Of his
injuries had to be delayed for nearly
twenty four hours. It was at first
reported, that besides several ribs
being broken, his spine was also frac.
tured.
Mr.. Goldsborough spent several
weeks in the hospital, recovering from
an automobile accident a few months
ago. ~
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-22
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Stacks and a blue formfitting pull
over, at the helm. Spray splashed
the goggles over Merry's eyes as the
boat made lots of knots, and Merry's
blonde hair, damp from spray, encas-
ed behind her head like a knights
streamer.
And, in the stern, low-below the
curving wake from the sharp bow
Linda sat, snugly harbored in the
curve of Bills strong arm, an arm
matching his face, which was now
mahogany instead of the bronze she
first knew.
The speedbaot tore past the dock
as Linda breathed deep sigh, sigh
muffled by the roar Of the motors ex-
hause. Bill couldn't hear her, but he
felt her relax and snuggle closer.
"Bill," she said, very close to his
ear, in a whisper that was nearly d
shout. "Isn't it perfect? I'm sorry
it all has to end sometime, like beau
tiful dream Don't you love it,"
"Not it, Linda" he answered, and
his lips were very close. "You. You.
"And," he added, cit really doesn't
have to end-ever-does it Linda 2"
Linda wondered.
How close her beautiful dream was
to ending, Linda little realized. Nor
could she guess the sudden shock with
which the delightful island interlude
with DR.. Bill Blaine and his friends
was to be terminated.
On the evening of her eighth day
at Tahoe, Linda's thoughts kept her
awake late. Bill had told her he low
ed her; told her that day on the lake,
while Merry piloted the speedboat
and they snuggled in the stern. So
it had happened. It was coming true,
the happy ending she had dreamed of,
had yearned for. Bill had said their
happiness never had to end.
Still, there was Mickey. How did
he fit into the happy ending?
Thoughts of Mickey and Bill Blaine
were all confused in her mind as Lin
da finally dropped off to sleep. Was
Mickey all right? she wondered. Was
he having good time, being good
boy for Mrs. Blazer, hundreds Of miles
away?
And Bill Blaine was going to pro-
pose to her tomorrow. Linda, being
a woman, knew that. Now, Linda, is
the time to tell him-now, before he
proposes .. now.
The instant Linda was awakened it
was Mickey who leaped to her mind.
She couldn't have explained why.
Some call it intuition or premonition
or other imposing names.
The insistent pounding at Linda's
bedroom door, punctuated by Merry
Blaine's vice calling her name, awak-
ened her.
Linda was wide awake as she open
ed the door, to be greeted by wide
eyed Merry.
cts a telegram for you," Merry
said. "The postmaster's on the phone
now. It's from Capitalo, he says"
Linda's hand flew to her throat.
But she said nothing. She was al
ready racing to the telephone.
eyes, yes" Linda fought to keep
her voice steady, "this is Linda Nor
ton. Read it to me, pleased"
Each word she heard through the
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-22

to have it in my work, right away,
because make night calls. Go ahead
and fix it-but don't charge me for
new car, will you?"
When he had hung up, Rennie, eyes
Shaping in anger, turned to his pat
lent and noticed that Al Lawson was
grinning.
though fellows, these garage guys!'
Lawson said sympathetically. "Where
is your car? I know some Of the
boys in the business and maybe ]
can persuade them to take it easy
on you -.
"By the way" Lawson continued.
"I couldn't help hearing what you said
about a salary. A young doctor with
your talents and ability should be in
business for himself. I've heard a lot
of fine things about you. If there's
any way I can help you to get start
ed-on your own, mean-dont hest
tate to call on me. I mean any way,
too. Here, this card will get you by
my secretary"
After Rennie had thanked Lawson
and completed the examination, he
stood there looking at the card the
politician had handed him, while Law
son left the office.
"Hmm", said Rennie. Maybe, mis-
ter, I'll call your bluff. Maybe I'll
take you up on that :"
Life, Linda thought, gasping for
breath as plume of cold water splash
ed rudely across her face, giving her
an impromptu shower, was never Like
this.
She had known the island would
be glorious, but her fondest dream
had been exceeded.
Linda had thought that she could
never love any trees like the tall
spruce and frs Of her native Wash
ington, but the Tahoe pines definitely
alienated part of her affections.
Meredith Blaine had been grand to
her; had greeted Linda like one Of
her own set, had done everything pos
sible to make brother Bills friend
feel at home and to help her to have
a good time.
At first the blue of the lake had
reminded Linda Of Bills eyes, but
even those eyes were not so blue. Then
she knew. It was Mickey. Mickey
had real blue eyes, blue like the lake.
And she missed him. The first night
at II, she had kissed her pillow in
a silent goodnight to Mickey, as she
used to do for Mike. In the eventful
days she was too busy having a glor-
ious time to feel the ache in her heart.
But at night she knew it was there.
Linda's excitement had begun that
first day, from the moment Of her ar
rival. AS she and Bill stepped from
the car at the low, spreading villa
which was the Blaine summer home,
photographer had popped from no
where and snapped their picture. Re-
sort photographers were on the look
out for new arrivals at the Blaine es-
tate, because it was ten to one to
make good society copy.
Now, on the eighth day of Linda's
visit to Wonderland, she was speed
ing across the lake in the Blaine speed
boat, Mere-Maid II, with Merry, in
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1939-09-22

fighting for control of herself. Don't
worry, mothers here and she's never
going to go away from her Mickey
again -"
"Look, mdtherj" Mickey said.
"Steve's here"
Mickey was right.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-19

Miss Betty McGowan, sister of the bride, was her maid of honor and Miss Ann McGowan another sister of the bride and Miss Marion Welch, cousin of the bridegroom, were bridesmaids. MT. Madigan was at- tended by Thomas O'Donnell of Bristol as best man and the ushers were James. Hannon of 'Watertown, cousin of the bride and Robert Tetro of Bristol, Conn.
 The bride was escorted to the altar and given in marriage by her father and she was attired in a May model gown of illusion net with sweetheart neckline terminating in long train and having a jacket of shadow lace with fitted bodice. Her long blush veil of tulle fell gracefully from a coronet of orange blossoms and terminated in long train. She car ried a prayer book adorned with white roses and lilies of the valley. The frock of the maid of honor was peach net styled with fitted bodice, hoop skirt and sweetheart neckline. She wore 8 coronet of aqua and peach flowers from which fell a shoulder length veil in a shade cor responding to her gown. The brides maids were attired alike in gowns of aqua net styled identical to that o. the maid of honor and they also wore coronets of peach and aqua flowers with shoulder wells. ~
 The little flower girl, Miss Peggy McGowan, sister of the bride, wore a frock of aqua net with a fitted bodice and tiny ruffles around the hoop skirt. The dress of the brides mother was poudre bl,e chiffon and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-19

West shifted to a small spade. Dummy won and led club, South played the king and West won with the ace.
 Another spade was led, won in dummy, and another club played. The finesse of the ten won, declarer cashed three rounds of trumps, and led the club queen, discarding the three of spades from dummy.
 South then played the ten of dia- monds. thereby establishing dunn my's queen. This allowed the de- clarer to ruff spade in dummy and discard another on the good queen of diamonds, making game.
 Could the declarer's play have been defeated?
 Yes, because he made a grave mistake when he led small club and went up with the king. He should have taken the club fiinesse on the first round.
 Having played the king, all West had to do was to refuse to win the trick. Then South would be forced to use the other high spade in dummy for an entry to take the club finesse. which would mean the loss of the small spade when West won the second club trick with the acc.
 Today's bridge quis: If you lead the ace and follow with the king against suit contact. what signs- iicance should the play hold for your partner7
 Answer; As 1. is customary Co lead tho king when holding the ace-king, the lead oi the nee fol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-19
Ladies' Aid Society
 Enjoys Bridge

A dessert bridge was given Thurs day at the home of Mrs. Herbert Taylor of Montgomery street by the Ladies Aid society of the First Methodist church. Prizes were awarded at each table.
 Those attending were Mrs. Albert France, Mrs. William P. Mercy, Mrs. William J. Costello, Mrs. Fer dinand Bachman, Mrs. Robert J. Eggleton, Mrs. John Porzenheim, Mrs. Howard Smith, Mrs. William Grierson, Mrs. Mary Corcoran, Mrs. Louis Stemm. Mrs. Alfred Schwartz, Mrs. Frank Naka, Mrs. Everett Shaler, Mrs. Henry Wood, Mrs. John E. Williams, Mrs. Oren Maxim, Mrs. Charles Miner, Mrs. Herbert Taylor, Mrs. Edward Mraz, Mrs. Robert Gillson, Mrs. E. M. Tay- Tor, Mrs. F. Wheelahan, Mrs. D. H. Bartlett, Mrs. David Weaving, Miss Nellie Brown, Mrs. E. Merrill, Mrs. J. Goodrich. Mrs. Mae Walden, Mrs. Joseph Neill, Mrs. David Johnston, Mrs. Clifford Atwood, Mrs. s. H. Jillson, Mrs. Margaretta DeFrabi- tis, Mrs. Charles B. Toleman. Mrs. Burrus Bradford, Mrs. Robert Spiers, Mrs. A. N. Wellington, Mrs. Cora Kanny, Mrs. Helen Sincaster, Mrs. Julia Granger and Mrs. Harry Bronson.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas J. Winters have returned to their home on South Main street after spending several days in New York City where they attended the Worlds Fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-19
CONCERT WINNERS
 RECEIVE RECORDS
ThOs. Siemiatk0ski Takes First Prize in Friday
 Morning Class

The Friday morning class of the Childrens Concert Series, conducted by Miss Paulette Wolozin, at the Bronson Library, came out with fly ing colors in a musical contest yes- terday morning. The children iden- tified instruments of the string, woodwind, brass and percussion sec tions of the Symphony orchestra They also identified musical selec- tions heard at some of the earlier sessions of the Children'S Concert Series.
 Although originally one prize was offered, the children did so well in the contest it was necessary to pre- sent two additional prizes for high scores obtained.
 Those participating were Frank Ann Whedbee; third
 LaChance; Rita Wolozin, Dorothy Lokas; Thomas Siemiatkoski, first prize; Alice Fitzgerald, second prize; Ann Whedbee, third prize, and Ber- nice Siemiatkoski.
 Because of their interest in mu- sic, the children are awarded elec- trical recordings and are allowed to select their own records which they will play for the class next week. Yesterdays concert was devoted to descriptive music and pure music. Musette by Gluck: Minuet by Boc- cherini; Gavotte by Ghys; Entrance of the Little Fauns by Pierne and Flight of the Rumble Bee were heard. as well as a special musical feature, entitled "Peter and the Wolf" an orchestral fairy tale, in which various instruments of the symphony orchestra represent the characters of the story.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-19
Elizabeth Bristol <.
 Selects Atfendanfs

Miss Elizabeth Webster Bristol, daughter of Mrs. Ralph Bristol of Montclair, N. J. and the late MT. Bristol, who will be married in St. Luke's Episcopal church Montclair. N J. on Sept. g to Joseph D. Bell, son of Mrs. Joseph c. Bell, also of Montclair, and the late MT. Bell, has chosen Miss Jean Defrees of Winetka, III. as her maid of honor.
 Miss Bristol's sister-in- Jaw, Mrs. Milton A. Bristol. of Waterbury, Conn.,, and Mrs. Joseph Simmons of Montclair will be matrons of honor. The bridesmaids will be the Misses Nancy Cook of Madison, N. J., and Elizabeth Murphy, Ruth Hollings- head and Betty Bell, sister of MT. Bell, all of Montclair. John w. Bristol, brother of the bride-elect. will be best man.
 Miss Bristol attended the Kinber- ley School here and was graduated from the Westover School in Mid- dlebury, Conn. She is a member of the Junior League of Montclair. MT. Bell attended Montclair Academy, the New York Military Academy and the University of Pennsylvania.
 Mrs. James Won Daacke of Euclid avenue entertained at a luncheon at her home yesterday for Mrs. Philip Coleman, who is leav- ing to make her home in Philadel- phia. The guests included Mrs. Mer- t0r Allen MrS Merton Allen Jr Mrs. John Wright, Miss Molly Walsh of Shelton, Mrs. George Swenter, Mrs. Harold Keefe, Mrs. Lawson Van Ripper, Mrs. Victor Kovaleski of New Haven, Mrs. Har- old McNish and Mrs. Harold Frost Merrifield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-19
McAloon-Crowe Nuptials
 SoLemnized This Morning

Rev. James Broderick officiated at a pretty wedding this morning at 8 o'clock at St. Francis Xavier's church when he united in marriage Miss Mary Rita Grove, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Patrick Grove Of Sylvan avenue and Cornelius Mo- Aloon of New York, son of George B. McAloon and the late Mrs. George McAloon of Stanley street, New Britain. The nuptial mass which followed was also celebrated by Father Broderick.
 The bride was given in marriage by her father and had as her ma tron of honor and only attendant. her sister, Mrs. George Griffin of Milldale. Francis McAloon of New Britain was best man for his brother.
 Gadioli in salmon and rose tones decorated the altar and a special program of nuptial music was rem dered by Professor Robert Birt.
 The bride was becomingly attired in a gown of oyster white corded crepe. Agnes model, fashioned on medieval lines with fitted bodice, low cut oval neckline, puffed three quarter length sleeves and row of tiny covered buttons extending from the neckline to the low gathered waistline. Her small French hat of white petals was trimmed with but terfly bow from which net stream CTS fell to the Waistline. She car- ried an arm bouquet of white roses and baby's breath. Her sisters frock was of Netherland pink crepe styled with fitted bodice sweetheart neck line and three-quarter puffed sleeves with full flared skirt. Her turban was of corresponding shade mater ial and her arm bouquet consisted of Talisman roses and delphinium. The dress of the brides mother was brown and white printed chiffon and she wore leghorn hat trim med with brown and chartreuse vel vet ribbon. Her corsage was of Tal- isman roses.
 A reception for members of the immediate families was held at the home of the bride. Out of town guests were in attendance from Rochester, N. Y, New Britain and New Haven. The home was attrac- lively decorated with garden flow CTS in blue and rose tones.
 The couple left on a wedding trip and will sail on the Mauretania for Halifax and Bermuda. Upon their return they will reside at 35-63 80th Street, Jackson Heights, L. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-19
} McKENNEY'S
 BRIDGE QUIZ
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary, American Contract
 Bridge League

This is the third of a series of misplayed tournament hands, and is one on which the, average player is very apt to make a mistake. North's redouble shows first, and most i'm portant, support for the heart bid second, that there is some outside strength in the hand.
 Here is the way I saw the hand played. After winning the first trick with the king of diamonds,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-19
.Bornan photo.

The bride travelled in a pearl gray taffeta shirtwaist frock with black accessories and she wore corsage of gardenias.
 The bride is graduate of Wilby High School and Teachers College of Connecticut, and has completed graduate work at Yale, Trinity and Columbia University. Mo. McAloon is a graduate of New Britain Senior High School and Pace Institute of New York. He is associated as an accountant with the firm of Touche, Niven and Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-19

Several friends of Mrs. Stephen J. Metcalfe, Jr., Michael Downey and Mrs. Thom w. Corby helped them to observe their birthdays with a chicken and steak dinner at Botelle's in Bantam, on Wednesday night.
 Those attending were: MT. and Mrs. Wendell L. Cross, MT. and Mrs. Arnold J. Monroe, MT. and Mrs. Thom w. Corby. MT and Mrs. Will liam P. Wertheimer, MT. and Mrs. Stephen J. Metcalfe, Jr., MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Clauss, MT. and Mrs. Edward F. Leonard, Miss Margaret DoWney, and Michael Downey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-19

she wore corsage of Talisman roses.
 A reception was held at the home of the bride following the ceremony. Out of town guests were in attend ance from Bristol, Torrington, Ply mouth, Rockville, Hartford, Litch- field, Brooklyn, N. r., Jamestown, N. Y, New Rochelle New York, New port, R. I. and Bedding, Pa.
 MT. Madigan and his bride left on a wedding trip by motor through the New England States and Can- ada, the bride wearing a grotto blue ensemble with black accessories. Upon their return they Jill reside at Al George street, Bristol.
 The bride is graduate of St. Joseph college in the class of 1887 and MT. Madigan is a graduate of Niagara university in the class of 1897.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-19
PhiKappa Gamma Sorority Arranges Annual Dance

of the committee in charge of ar- engagements and is being assisted by Misses Eileen Crean and Irene De- laney. Tickets are in charge of Miss Floria Hesphelt and Miss Doris Ce- derholm is handling publicity for the dance.
 The dances sponsored by the group in the past have been most suc- cessful and extensive arrangements are being made to have the coming affair one of the largest to be given by the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-19
Jane Frances McGowan Weeds John /. Madigan

profusion of palms. gado and garden flowers decor ated the altar of St. Johns church in Watertown this ing when pretty nupal performed at o'clock with Miss Jane Frances McGowan daughter of Mr. and Mrs Walter S. McGowan of Cherry avenue, Watertown being rice Madgan of Bristol Rev. Myes Calvin officated at the ceremony and also ceebrant of the nupta which Amln
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-19
Personal

Miss Barbara Mussary, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Mussary of Oakville avenue, is patient at the Waterbury Hospital, where she re- gently underwent an appendectomy.
 Miss Mary Scully has returned to her home on Sylvan avenue, after spending the summer at Hyannis, Cape Cod.
 MT. and Mrs. William T. Patter- son of Walnut street, have left to spend two weeks in Maine.
 Miss Louise Raymond of Wash ington street is spending week al Bay View.
 Mrs. Josephine Thornley of Pine street, is spending two weeks al Madison.
 Mrs. Jane E. Murphy and daugh- ters, Mary and Helen of Cooke street and Miss Ann Hurley of John- son street left today for Falmouth Heights, Cape Cod where they will spend two weeks vacation. "
 Mir. and Mrs. Gerald Higgins have returned to their home on Wolcott street after spending the past two weeks at Bay View.
 Announcement is made of the birth of a daughter, Lorraine Marie at St. Mary's hospital on August 18th, to pr. and Mrs. E. E. Hill Of New Haven. Mrs. Hill Is the former Beatrice Thibault, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. L. J. Thibault of Fairlawn avenue.
 Mrs. s. E. Murphy of East Main street and Miss Lulu E. Murphy of Walnut street are vacationing at As- bury Park, N. J.
 MT. and Mrs. John Gleason of Springfield have been the guests of Mrs. Mary Croke of Luke street for few days.
 Miss Louise Mallory of South Main street is spending several days in New York City.
 MT. and Mrs. Bradford Suther- land of Highland avenue are spend- ing a few days in Boston.
 Misses Theresa Riley and Marion German of Bank street are vaca- tioning at Indian Neck for two weeks.
 Miss Esther Clauss of New Jersey is the guest of her brother, Charles Clauss and Mrs. Clauss of Lake Quassapaug for several days.
 Miss Joan DeBisschop of Engle- wood avenue is spending vacation with her aunt and uncle, MT and Mrs. Joseph Bolger at Highland Lake.
 MT. and Mrs. w. E. O'Neill of Baldwin street, left today on a two weeks motor trip to Maine and Ver- mont.
 MT. and Mrs. rthur T. Nelson of East Main street, are spending two weeks at Woodmont.
 Miss Alice Dearborn has returned to her home on Thomaston avenue, after visiting with relatives in Hol- yoke, Mass, for several days.
 MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Cotter of Highland avenue, are vacationing at York Beach, Maine, for two weeks.
 Mir. and Mrs. Louis Potter of Frost Road, are spending two weeks vacation in New York.
 Miss Kathleen Gleason has re- turned to her home on Pine street. after spending the past week with relatives in Newark, N. J.
 Mir. and Mrs. Norman Nelson of North Main street. are spending the week -end in New York.
 Clergymen in the vicinity of Flit. ton, England, appealed from their pulpits to anyone with information In connection with the death of George Stapleton, found murdered fin A ditch. to come forward and help the police.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-19

One of the foremost events scheduled for the late summer sea- son will be the fifth annual dance of the Phi Kappa Gamma Sorority. The affair will be held at Seven Gables Inn on Friday evening, August 18th.
 Miss Annette Rochon is chairman
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-19
Weddings
GILLAND-BOYLE

Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Genevieve Boyle, daughter of George Boyle of East Main street and Mrs. Frederick Sla- ter of Bridgeport to Hugh F. Gilland son of MT and Mrs. Hugh A. Gil- land of Wolcott street. The cere- mony was performed this morning at 8 o'clock at the Sacred Heart church by Rev. Henry Quinn. Miss Frances Boyle of Washington, D. C., sister of the bride and Howard Gill land brother of the bridegroom, were the attending couple.