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Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01

molly, CAA administrator, released
an $80,810110 program involving 288
new airports throughout the nation.
Designation of site north OF
Seeley, near the present army
camp, for a 100000 port was veri-
fled by Arthur Ayres, regional air.
port engineer for CAA, reached by
long distance in Santa Monica.
Ayres said construction will start
about the middle of September and
completion was expected early in
1912.
This will be a class three field"
Ayres said. That means that it will
be capable of handling virtually
any size aircraft.
This appropriation provides for
only building of runways $4,000 feet)
and lighting equipment, no build
ings," he added.
Ayres said that a formal offer
from the CAA was due to leave his
office sometime Friday or Satur-
day, directed to the Imperial coun-
ty board of supervisors.
Paul jenkins, chairman of the
aviation committee of the Associat
ed Chambers of Commerce said:
This is the site decided upon by
the valleywide aviation committee
and offered to the government as
Continued on Page 6, Column a
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01
TWA Agents Here
Preparing Case

Two Transcontiental and Western
Air Inc. representatives were in El
Centre Friday clearing up details
in preparation for a Civil Aero
nautics Board hearing in Washing
ton, D. c., Sept. 10, at which air.
line proposals including a stop in
Imperial Valley will be considered.
The hearing, originally set for
this summer, will definitely be held
in September. John S. Winchell,
TWA traffic and sales representa-
tive, said With Winchell was Ed
johnson, puolic relations executive.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01
Three Cases Heard
In Superior Court

Three cases marked the law and
motion calendar in superior court
Friday.
Santos Vibanco was sentenced to
the county Jail for six months for
driving car without the owners
consent. Hector Ramirez was SEN
fenced to a six-month term for fail
ure to provide, but sentence was
withheld and probation granted
for two years. Dana N. Giddens,
accused of forgery, was sentenced
to San Quentin but probation was
granted. Conditions of the proba-
tion were that he serve six months
in the county Jail and make res
titution for a number of checks.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01
TheyDon't 'tSpeak
Same Language

"Where do you live, son. and
what's your name?"
The small boy replied to Ell Cen
tro Officer Wilfred Tyler with a
profound:
Goo gaa!"
AS powerless to cope with this
strange tongue as a Brooklyn man
in Vladivostok, Tyler took the lost
youngster to the police station
where Mrs. Luther Corley of 464
Olive avenue later claimed him as
Jackie, 2A.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01

ing a taxicab.
Devlin said Church pointed hiJ
revolver at him. Devlin dropped to
the pavement and fired a shot
over Church's head, and Church
fled again-this time directly into
a group of three policemen, Burton.
James Shepard and AL Nicolini.
They had been summoned to handle
an intoxicated man. and heard Dey-
Inns shot.
AT the service station the three
officers drew their guns They said
Church stopped within few feet
of Burton and aimed his revolver
at Burton's head.
Burton fired first. The bullet
passed through the roof Of Church'a
mouth killing him instantly.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01
10000 Planes in
Year U.S.. Record

LOS ANGELES, Aug. l CUP)-
American aircraft factories produc-
ed nearly 10000 military planes in
the first year of intensified ma
tional defense effort, a survey by
the aeronautical chamber of CON-
merce revealed today.
Aircraft plants, now manufacture
ing military planes three times as
fast as they were a year ago, COM
pleted 11,647 craft during the Il
months which began in June, 1910
when the government began plac-
ing large-volume orders.
Last June, production reached an
all-time high of 1,476, two planes
every hour. around the clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01
Frank 0swaIt TO
Leave Hospital

Highway Patrol Capt. Frank Os-
walt, in San Francisco hospital
for a throat operation, will be re-
leased next week, his brother, Ster-
ling Oswalt of Ell Centre reported
Friday.
The operation was successful, and
Oswalt is recovering rapidly.
Although his vocal chords were
removed, Oswalt will be able to
speak through development of dia-
phram muscles following course
of training from a San Francisco
physician, his brother declared. No
voice box or artificial contrivance
will be used.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01

page.
He decided to continue the cele-
bration downtown. He placed a
three-year- son, known to neigh
bors only as Butch, in their care
and started out.
Church allegedly broke into an
automobile owned by Rev. Angus
tine A. Meyer, Medford, Ore, and
stole Rev. Meyers revolver. Later.
police said, he apparently broke
into a car owned by Eddie Dunn,
tavern owner
Dunn met Church on street
corner and accused him. A scuffle
followed. Dunn called special Off
Ger Vernon Devlin, and Church
fled with Devlin in pursuit. Devlin
overlook Church by commander
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01

but enough scattered sentences were
dropped to fill in the picture.
Several passengers reported that
the change from the fare they had
subsisted on in Europe to the rich
food supplies aboard the West
Point was too much for their
stomachs. They were upset all the
way across"
Alfred r. Thompson of Silver
Spring, Md, and Hamburg, des-
cribed the effects of British raids
on the German naval and indus
trial center.
The raids of May 9, 10 and IL,
Continued on Page 6, Col. ~
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01


port West Point.
The West Point, once the luxury
liner America, carried axis attaches
to this country to Lisbon and then
picked up 388 passengers including
212 consular officials and their fam
lilies, Nineteen ambulance drivers
who survived the sinking of the
Zamzam, Prince Carl of Sweden,
Frederick Sterling, the American
minister to Sweden, and others.
Consular passengers on the drab,
gray transport, completing her first
transatlantic run, had been warned
by the state department to be ret
icent in discussing foreign affairs
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01

Chlef ceIebratlOn IS IN HoltViIIe
where Rucc;p-l siiller of El Centro
was slated Friday night as principal
speaker at the Swiss clubhouse to
contrast present European events
with those of his former country's
long history.
History repeats itself Swift
zerland arms again to defend its
freedom, just as that small group
did $50 years ago" Miller said.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01

Switzerland in all its democratic
history has never been successfully
invaded. Miller said. Last attempt
was in 1907 when Napoleon captur-
ed and held portion of the nation,
only to relinquish it soon there
after
Also on the Friday night pro-
gram was entertainment from the
Swiss club band and dancing.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01
Valley Swiss to
Observe HoIiduv

Six hundred and fifty years of democracy.
Swiss of Imperial county Friday looked toward the
mother country to recognize that feat the tiny country
nestled in precarous balance between warning nations of
Europe, observed Independence Day.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01
Tututu Muru to Unload
Rich Silk Cargo in S. F.
Japanese Vessel Will Satisfy Libel
Actions by Discharsins Holds, Cancels
Stop at Los Angeles in'Huryto Sail

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1. UP) The treasury today
granted the japanese liner Tatua Maru permission to
unload all of her cargo including $3O00000 worth of silk
at San Francisco.
The permission granted by Assistant Secretary OF
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01
Nuzi is Hard Hit,
ConSuIS Declare

NEW YORK, Aug l. (UP)-Hamburg has been heavi-
y damaged by British bombs German casualties the
Russian front high and the standard living Ger
many is declining American consular and diplomatic Of
fcals expelled from Axis countries reported today
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01
BASEBALL
AMERICAN

AMERICAN
st. Louis ........ 900 900 000-0- 81
New York ........ 303 OH 00x-9-14-1
Auker, Newlin and Swift; Gomez
and Dickey.
Cleveland at Philadelphia, will be
played as doubleheader Aug. 3.
Chicago ........... 900 900 1872 80
Washington -. OO1 81 20r-8-12-0
Lee, Dietrich and fresh; Leonard
and Early.
Only games scheduled.
NATIONAL
New York ....... 900 600 0l2-3-1l-0
Pittsburgh -. 004 O10 l0x-6-11-1
Hubbell, MCGEE, Adams and Dan
ming; Butcher and Lopez.
Brooklyn ............................ POI 001 10
Chicago .............................. 100 100 OF
Allen, Drake and Owen; Olsen
and Mccullough, Pressnell
Boston ................-- 010 900 000-1-2-2
Cincinnati ........ 201 900 20x-5-9-0
Javery and Berres; Wander Nicer
and Lombardi.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01
Germans Stalled
AS Reds Launch
Counter Attacks
Nazi Forward Movement Temporarily at
Halt; People Of Occupied Countries
Show Increasing Spirit Against Foes
= BY UNITED PRESS .

The Nazl drive toward Moscow appeared Friday to be
stopped for the time at least and far eastern tension
dropping despite fear that Japan will follow up her
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01
cAA 0koys Plan
For Big Field at
Site Near SeeIeV
Any Size Aircraft May Land, Take Off
From 4000-Foo+ Runways Planned FOR
Project; No Buildings to be Erected

Construction of 100000 airport in Imperial county,
starting in September announced Friday by the Civil
Aeronautics Administration.
First announcement came in United Press dispatch
from Washington D. c.. where Brig Gen. Donald II. Con-
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01
D 4Ms!!xs 4.s!M!s
EpoRTER
Unwilling Patriot

Unwilling Patriot
Very patriotic, old boy, very pa
triotic!" a friend congratulated Roy
Misenhimer of Brawley.
! Roy accepted the praise in a daz-
cd manner and went on his way.
He decided that his friend must
have been suffering from touch
of the heat. A bit later another
friend stopped him with:
by George, we need a lot of
redblooded citizens, just like you
RoE!'
The friend beamed at him and
Roy goggled back with a sickly
grin.
1t wasn't until Roy noticed a
Brawley store window that he be-
gan to get the drift. There, care
fully arranged, were all the alumni
mum pots and pans in his kitchen
and big sign proclaimed:
Donated by Roy Misenhimer to
the aluminium drive!"
Someone had sneaked into Roy5
home, swept the cupboard bare of
utensils and played practical
joke!
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01
Ring For Service

Ring For Service
A. M. Draper, who lives south of
Ell Centre, has dog, a dachshund,
that is pert and smart as those
animals usually are, and we have
long envied Draper the dogs pos
session.
RR envied the owner even more
after hearing how the dog makes
his demands known. Probably to
keep the pup from scratching to
get in or out of the house, Draper
hung a small bell near the back
door and now every time the dog
wishes to get out, he rings the
bell!
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01

Ed to IBERIA
BY now, Ed Law will probably be
on his way.
Received a note from him sug-
gesting that the mailing address
of his paper be changed to Iberia,
NJ"
He'll find the climate there con-
Siderably different from the Rus
sian territory OF similar name.
Ed wrote that he was "going
back to nature for month.
Gained Down.
Undercover reports inform RR that
Laddie Willoughby, reclining at the
hospital after an appendicitis oper-
alton, was recalcitrant patient at
first.
you can't do this to ME-" he
reputedly walled as the nurse took
away his clothes.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-08-01
TEMPERATURES

Maximum Thurs. ITO, minimum
Fri. 73; 5 pm. Thurs, ITO, humidi-
ty Ia; S am. Fri. IS, humidity 81;
Noon Fri 104, humidity 20.
L. A. Hay: U. .. $50. I S18-S19;
U. s. No. 2 ieafy I. v. S16.5O-17.5O.
No. 2 S14.5O-15.5O; Mpls. Sept. flax
$1.89.
Evening star., 1941-09-25
ARLINGTON COURTS,
MOVING. PACKING e. STORAGE

Opening soon Applications now being ac-
cepted; restricted. I310-1314 North Court
house rd. Arlington. Va. Office open TO-
r. Oxford 2760
Evening star., 1941-09-25
GEORGETOWN.

small, detached brick town house,
iust a few minutes drive west of George
unusual home will appeal to the small
family: contains very spacious reception
room with fireplace and full bath adjoining
on 1st floort 2nd floor contains tremendous
master bedroom or living room with fire.
place, kitchen, dining room and large bed
room with full bath; built-in garage; air
For details call Mr.. Poston, WO. 1912.
FRANK 6 PHILLIPS DI 1411
Evening star., 1941-09-25
$3.50.

g large rooms. reception hall. tile bath
large pantry, deep lot: thoroughly recon-
ditioned: permanently financed and rea-
sonable terms.
FISCHER & COMPANY,
9O7 18th NV ME O045: Eve WO OOO6
Evening star., 1941-09-25
S12,45O-Chevy Chase, D. c.

One of the few new detached brick
homes available in that popular area,
accessible TO Conn. ave and within easy
walking distance of public school: Early
American architecture. q rooms. 3 splendid
bedrooms. 2 tiled baths and living room
with fireplace. large covered porch, every
up -to-date convenience and many added
rage beautiful wooded lot Several other
homes to choose from at slightly higher
prizes puTehaoed now you can sfIset
e. CO., INC, REALTORS. DI $3.50. Or
evenings call Mr. Kew FM IJ01
Evening star., 1941-09-25

MOVING AND STORAGE. reasonable rates;
Will take your surplus furniture as part
payment on your moving. Edelman' S
Moving & Storage Co., Georgia 14l6.
Evening star., 1941-09-25
SUBURBAN ROOMS.

ATTRACTIVE RM.. in nvt. home, exclusive
neighborhood; family of 3 $50 single, $50
double conv. tranSp WA S32l
ALEXANDRIA, exclusive section-Room for
] or business girls. breakfast optional;
good transportation; home PRIVILEGES. Also
small apt available Oct. Is. Temple 525.
ARLINGTON, VA.-Large room, suitable l
or ,; $50 for l. $50 for .; convenient B
bus lines Chestnut 1901.
Evening star., 1941-09-25
NEARBY VIRGINIA.
SEMI-RIINGAIOW

Attractive det. home on lovely lot: 9
rms. bedrms. . baths: oil heat: excel.
loca alton. only . blocks from Lee hwy A
real bargain for $3.50. Call Mr. Rely,
DIXIE REALTY CO. MA. $3.50.
Evening star., 1941-09-25
VIII son LANE BETHESDA

S9,S50-Attrsctive brick house. slate
roof; Z rooms, including recreation room
with fireplace, baths, spacious living rm.
beautiful fireplace, lavatory in basement,
garage and screened porch: large lot, TQx
141; nicely Handicapped. For quick sale,
S1550 down and S65 per month for
years; S39.7S thereafter. This house is 4
sAML. E. BoGLEY. ACT. WI. $500.
Evening star., 1941-09-25
BETHESDA. MD.
CLEVELAND PARK.

Brick home. Sc. .950-Built about years
8 rooms. 3 bedrooms. stairway to finished
attic, oil heat, tile bath, laundry and Law
atory in basement, garage, deep lot; near
Woodrow Wilson and parochial schools.
Evenings, EN-. 1855. F. A. TWEED CO..
Evening star., 1941-09-25
FRANK S. PHILLIPS, DI. 14l
MT. PLEASANT-S9 $50.

very substantial and spacious attached
3-story brick house in an excellent room
ing house and rental neighborhood, close
to all convenienceS. First floor contains 3
has bedrooms, l bath; third floor has 2
bedrooms and bath: oil heat, garage House
being completely redecorated. An excellent
home or investment. For details call Mr.
Poston, WO. 1912.
Frank S. Phillips. DI. 1411.
Evening star., 1941-09-25
BUNGALOW BARGAIN.

Located "a blocks from N. H. ave. in Ia
koma Park, Md. this house has large
rooms, attic, oil h.-w-h., large lot 200 IT.
deep, and is a bargain at S5,ti50.
GRAHAM-HAII. WI 3o5O
Evening star., 1941-09-25
SILVER SPRING. MD

Large new brick bungalow, 5 large
rooms, porch. full basement. gas air-cond.
heat; act quick and you can pick your
own Wallpaper; price. $3.50: terms.
GPAHAM-HAII, WI 3o5O
Evening star., 1941-09-25
ROOMS FURNISHED.
ROOMS FURk. 6 UkFURk.
ROOMS UkFURNlsHED.
ROOMS WANTED.

REFINED NURSE desires rm. with pvt
family, in NV. section: preferably in apt:
$50 month. Box ASA. Star.
. FURNISHED BEDROOMS AND BATH in
private home, NV. section, for , or wks.:
four adults, until We get located in our
new home. Answer, giving address and
phone number Box 3S2-A. Star,
BASEMENT RM pvt ent.. Ink; priv.
pref; must be reasonable. Box 442-A.
Star.
Evening star., 1941-09-25
CHEVY CHASE, D. c.

Built for comfort and enjoyable living.
Living room 15x26 it., dining rm; 15x17
pantry and screened porch, master bedroom
with bath 2 large bedrms. and main bath.
tached garage. stairway to attic with
roughed-in plumbing and heating: Lot
covered with towering trees. Priced at "a
Candy. Me. 1919.
J, WESLEY BUCHANAN.
Once Open Untf1 . Pm.
Evening star., 1941-09-25
BRIGHTWOOD BARGAIN.

Near 9th and Madison SITS. nw-1S-ft.
Colonial brick lge. rooms, tile bath; auto.
heat, instantaneous hot-water heater.
porches, deep lot. ETC.; beautifully recon-
ditioned and priced for S7,450, on terms.
Call until 9 pm.
Leo M BernStein & Co. ME. 5400.
Evening star., 1941-09-25
CHEVY CHASE, D. c.

a REAL HUME
In the older part of Chevy Chase, on q
quiet street with beautiful shade trees.
This spacious center-hail-plan house is out
of the ordinary. owner has spent con-
siderable money in redecorating, including
an entirely new kitchen with new equip
ment. All rooms are unusually large.
Contains frst-foor den, 3 bedrooms and 2
ment; automatic heat. Priced at Sl5,250.
For details call Mr.. Burr. WO. 1899.
FRANK S. PHILLIPS, DI. 14f1.
Evening star., 1941-09-25
SHEPHERD PARK.

Detached center-hall home. large bed
rooms, beautiful condition, automatic hot
water heat. insulated lot 55x115 with
garage. Real value in this popular and
conv. community, Call Mr.. Jones.
FRANK S. PHILLIPS, DI. 1411.
Evening star., 1941-09-25
1918 44th PL. Sc.
5-Room, 2-Story Brick,
by Owner and Builder.
Exceptional Value at $6,75O.
Open Evenings After 6 PM.
Lincoln 1851.

BETHESDA, MD.
ATTRACTIVE BUY.
Two-story brick home, large rooms.
bedrooms, > baths, h.-w.h., large porch.
attached garage, beautiful lot; convenient
stores. schools and TRANSPORTATION; reason
able terms. To inspect call
L. G. WHITE,
Real te-Loans-Insurance
7l0l Wis Ave. WI. 1900. Ewes, WI. 4943.
Evening star., 1941-09-25
NEARING
COMPLETION.

new red brick center-hall house in
an unexcelled restricted NV. community:
on q large corner lot commanding a sweep
ing valley view; it contains 3 bedrooms, =
baths on end floor; > bedrooms and bath
on 3rd floor 1st-f1oor den, 2-car garage,
recreation room. The price before COM
tails call Mr.. Young, WO 5576
FRANK G phillips nj 1411
Evening star., 1941-09-25
SUBURBAN SECTION.

A real foreclosure. bargain, only 10 min
utes downtown; Va; 5 spacious rooms,
knotty pine sunroom. large screened living
porch: beautiful shady lot. Chestnut 143S
until pm
Evening star., 1941-09-25
S8,75O-FORT STEVENS.

detached home situated in a quiet
square, within easy walking distance
stores. transportation and public schools
shower. living room with fireplace. OIL
FURNACE. built-in garage. The house is
vacant and u can be purchased on liberal
terms THOS. J. FISHER & CO, INC.
REAI TORS. D1 5000. Or evenings call
Mr. KEY, EN- lIOI
Evening star., 1941-09-25
CHEVY CHASE, D. c.

BEDROOMS. 2 BATHS-Ss,950.
Excellent detached home. about "a
squares from Conn. ave. Lot 5Ox13O; 2
car garage: has oil heat, screens and
weather strips large living room with open
fireplace. dining room, kitchen. bed
rooms. , baths. attic. Evenings. phone
Mr.. Lewis. WI. 7731.
L. T. GRAVATTE,
729 18th st. NV. Realtor. MA. 0753.
Evening star., 1941-09-25

ARLINGTON, VA.
- HAVE YOU PAID 4 VISIT TO THIS
HOMES? ALL SPACIOUS ROOMS WITH
AMPLE CLOSETS. OIL AIR-CONDITIONED
A ER REAnTfFuI 1ISIT ilr LIVING H ROOM WITH AZ
TRACTIyE FIREPLACE. FULLY EQUIPPED
KITCHEN, SIDE PORCH. ATTRACTIXELY
1866 CASH, BALANCE LOWER THAN
RENT. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN
DOLLAR VALUE SEE THESE HOMES
WITHOUT DELAY. TO REACH: OVER
KEY BRIDGE. OUT LEE HIGHWAY As
MILES TO NORTH POTOMAC ST, RIGHT
l SQUARE TO FURNISHED MODEL
N. c. HINES g. SONS. REALTORS,
ZEE HWY CHI c44O
Evening star., 1941-09-25
COMMANDING VIEW.
GREEN & MAGRUDER

$40 WILSON BLVD, ARLINGTON. VA.
Chestnut 1898 Ewes, Chestnut 57S7
Evening star., 1941-09-25
COOPERATIVE APTs. FOR SALE.

COOPERATIVE APARTMENTS (2), IN
bldg on upper Conn. ave; very good and
profitable investment. For particulars write
TO Box 260-L. Star. 70
TWO ROOMS, DINETTE. K. AND B.
ideal for couple; good investment Box
22SL. Star. 2S|
Evening star., 1941-09-25

Mr.. CENTER MARKETS ROOMS. BATH
frame and brick; lot 1Sx100. Buy direct
from owner. Box 22S-A, Star.
Evening star., 1941-09-25

Lovely old house. excellent condition:
unusually large garden: perfect for en-
tertaning. Price, S2S.O0O. We have sew
eral other GEORGETOWN houses. prices rang
ing from $1,000 TO $4,000. DRUM
MOND REALTY CO HO oqOI
Evening star., 1941-09-25

NEW 5-ROOM BUNGALOW, GAS, ELEC.
hot-water heat, full basement. large yard;
Is min. from town. 326 Richard ave.
Capitol Heights, Md
RIVERDALE, MD.-LARGE LOT, SHADE;
4 rooms and bath new condition; oil heat.
Or, better yet, buy depression-built value,
detached homes in CHI Ch., D. c., and
nearby Va. and Md. Save $50. Tele-
phone for list. Office also open 10 pm.
FULTON R. GORDON, owner, 1927 Eye
NV. DI $3.50.
329 FARRAGUT ST NV.
New-house condition: rooms, 2 baths
automatic heat; garage; $50. j. J..
Evening star., 1941-09-25
HOUSES UNFURNISHED.

DETACHED: IL RMS, 2 BATHS. 3 Law.
lear garage, oil heat; new cond.; lease
OWNER, WI. 4051, after & pm.
10Y CHICAGO ST Sc (NR. 230O BLOCK
Nichols ave Mod. brick. s rms, bath,
built-in garage. porches. $3.50. MA. 6111.
Evening star., 1941-09-25
HOUSES FOR SALE,
(Continued.) J

LARGE RoOMING HOUSE NEAR THoM-
come producer. MA. 2075 or WI. 5440.
Evening star., 1941-09-25
A REAL BUY-S6,950!

| SPRING ROAD-WEST OF 14th ST.
Modern sem-det tapestry brick. g rms
and bath, . rear Dchs, built-in gar; well
financed: reas.: terms OWNER. MA 1865.
Evening star., 1941-09-25
HOUSES FOR SALE.
COUNTRY GLIB

Section OF Va-Brand-new brick. center
hall Colonial 9 large rms. 2 baths, rec
reation rm., fireplace. garage. porch: very
large wooded lot. convenient terms. Chest
Evening star., 1941-09-25

FURN., 2 RMS, KIT. BATH GAS, ELEC.,
refs incl; adults. 937 North Daniel St,
Arlington. Va. CHI. 94S3.
SILVER SPRING-LADY EMPL WILL
share new home with another empl. lady;
all conv, gar. SH. 6360-J after q pm.
FURNISHED APT, TWO ROOMS, KITCH-
en-, private home: adults. Chestnut 1866.
Convenient transportation. 26s
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-15
Continued from Page 81

from Peter and she too heard
and saw and understood
Lucy put her hands before her
face, sweeping away clouds,
vapors and a cold, quick wetness,
and then ran, going at speed
about the corner Of the building,
in order TO be as quickly as pos
sible undiscoverable, forgotten,
lost.
There was in her spirit such
rain and wind, such thunder
crash and lightning stroke that
for several minutes she did not
realize that the tempest had at
last burst, although instinctively
she clutchcd her hat and bent
down and forward. But present
~, under the cold lash. a sort of
physical horror joined hands
with the psychic despair. Well,
here was an exit, a straight wall.
a straight curb, but no car recog-
niZable as her own.
In her confusion, stunned by
internal and external storm, she
had taken the wrong path where
ali paths looked alike. The So
luton was simple. She had only
TO run along the brick wall, pass
ing its corners TO come eventu-
ally upon her original entrance.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-06-15
FATAL GIFT

hard breathing She was fight
ing for composure.
He edged away from the paved
road, avoiding traffic, getting
himself past Lannack by a devil
Gus route. He remembered a
quarter of a mile beyond the
town that there was lane close
under a high wall and he de-
cided that, if he could find il, he
would turn in there and take
shelter.
There were no lightning con-
ductor trees, only a grassy
border. Drawn up there with his
back to the wind, there would be
respite and he could try with all
his skill to bring first aid, to
probe and TO ease her mortal
hurt.
The tires slipped and slid, he
drove very slowly with a kissing
noise of rubber in running water,
saw by a sudden lightning flash
the entrance to his lane and, not
able for a moment 10 see any
thing at all after that glare,
turned in
Just by one seconds grace he
saw the tall truck bearing down,
its tights shot out from an un-
suspected gate in the wall inn
mediately beyond the entrance to