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lied the efforts of the sun to find an opening, and tho wind whlstled i through leaflesS trees.
 The great plane throbhed in readiness, all was hurry and hustle. And almost before they knew what was happening, the eo-pilot, said, Better get aboard MT. Curtg"
 stephen nodded and turned to the two girls, He took Adela in his arms, kissed her fondly Sep. eral times, Then to Diana he simply extended his hand. Re member your promisel" he said quietly.
 Diana'S eyes were on his, hun. grily seeking, Was he not even going to take her in his arms now, in this moment of goodbyp She ached to feel their strength about her, to know the comforting as surance of his trust in her, But he only gripped her fingers hard and released them,
 "Tll stand by," she said thickly,
 Thanks, Goodhyl" He was gonel
 Through eyes heavily misted. Diana watched the great plane take off, rise gracefully and finally become disappearing speck in the gray curtain overhead, She stood quietly but inside her was an aching turmoil of emotion, She knew she had never felt quite like this before, As if all that was worth while In life had flown away m that plane, As If she would be suspended on some sort of half-plane of existence until stephen should return, FTuStra- ton, too, enawed her being, Not being sure just how stephen felt about her, More uncertain now than ever in view of his casual leavc-taking, He was willing to place an eNpanSe of several thou sand miles between them, with- out even taking her In his arms at farewell Surely that proved that he was utterly in3iNcrent Co | her.
 | She turned to join the sobbing AdelN in the car, and found that her head was aching with a dull, throbbtng agony, She wanted desperately to get home. wanted the sanctuary of her lovely room where she could cry her heart out tn solitude,
 Tho days that followed were a nightmare to Diana --- a nightmare in which she sat chained to the radio, It had been like that ever since the news had first come through that Stephens plane had disappeared A newSeaSter in an l Nll-too.cNSuRl voice had SAla Last word received from the Sl. korsEy amphibian flying toward GuaSaQui, Ecuador came from Pilot Pete smith who reported that hc was cWeling down throuph heavy skies to Ind better viSi- bility, some concern Is felt for the welfare of the l5 passengers among whom is stephen Curt, wen-snown writer and political commentator"
 Adela lowered close by, her animosity toward Diana forgotten in her anv%iety for stephen, Her eyes were red from weeping, her handkerchief ewmpled Into Q sogey ball ElVa Todd, anguish In her eyes, was a tower of quiet strength. Phil, too, scarcely left
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10
HOME ECONOMICS
 EXPERT SPEAKER

Naugatuok, Dec, l0--The Amer lean Home Department of the Nau- gatuok Women'S Club Is presenting an unusual program tomorrow eve- ming, at 8 o'clock at the Connecti- cut Light and Power room, featur- ing Gertrude Seward Wilkinson, Her subject win be Home Economics and National Defense" an up-to- the minute lecture and demonstra- ton on a subject of vital interest to all women,
 Mrs, Wilkinson was formerly Su~ pervisor of Home Making at Pratt Institute, She has lived 0ll over the United States md her hobby of eol~ lecting recipes from every corner Of the country has resulted in an amagms array of interesting and delicious dishes, Mrs, Wilkinson is member in both the Comeeu- cut and New York State Federa- tions Of Wemen's Clubs, A former newspaper oolumnist, she brings to the lecture platform a background that Is rich In varied experience,
 Mrs, Robert HouSekneeht Will pre- side at the meeting, Mrs, Arm strong Durr, program chairman, will introduce the speaker
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10

Diana's side and on that last night when uncertainty became reality Eyalyn and Richard Thorpe join cd the group,
 Adela had sent for her Aunt Christine, a small, plump, help less person with a crafty eye and chubby, graSping hands, Diana had CliSliRea Aunt Christine from the first, feeling her allied with Adela against her, With a childike air of proprieorShip, Aunt Christine helped herself to the most com fortable chairs, Diana's favorite magazines, and ordered the choic- est foods prepared for herself, When you're an old lady, my dear, youll understand how nee eSsary comfort isl" she explained, signing luxuriously,
 (TO Re C0ntinuetN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10
CNANluM C:R AC.K ERS
Paging Joe Miller

Paging Joe Miller
 There's nothing like an old joke to brtng a new laugh, If you've heard thcm often enough, you probably know the funny last line to each of the following bits of hu- moE If you don't tune tn on your tavorite comedian some night and hear them again
 l, Who was that lady I saw you with last nightG
 9 What Is eXperiencep
 8, Niee place you've got here, Do they ask much for rentp
 (, Arc those pearly white teeth really yours9
 5, Would you shoot a horse with a broken leg9
 6, Why do you eNll those Frankie and Johnny problemS9
 Answers on Back Page)
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All day Diana worked, faithfully at Stephens side, Sorted mQnu- scripts, assisted Miss Todd with last minute typing, helped Larsin sort Stephens clothes,
 When Adela learned of Ste phen's plans, she produced a we'll developed case of hystoria, "Why do you have to geq" she StormCd, "of all the men in the world, they pick on youl You're too valuable a person to send Into danger"
 Don't talk like Q child" Ste- phen said impatientN, "There is no danger In air trave! todaS%
 ships crash every dayW Adela cried, Whats to become of me9"
 "DianN Is to take charge of things until I come back" Ste phen said 1t as calmly as possible, glanelng Sidewise to sec how she took 1t,
 Adela's SobS ceased abruptly, Her tear-Streaked eyes were vice with horror and am0SemCnt, Her mouth became tight lne of de- lNnce, You mean that Stenogra- pher is--"
 Stephcn'S eyes took on that look of blue ice, Nov, look here, Adela, I don't want any oppoSi- ton to my plans, t'm too busy to ceal with hysteria, Diana iS to be in charge until return, and want your promise here and now that youll cooperate with her in every wayt"
 Adela was breathing rapidly, furiouSly. You'd put her above mol You've fallen in love With herl"
 stsphen's busy hands stayed.
 She's not your wifeW Adela ragged. "She never has beenl Everybody knows that"
 Nobody knows unless you've told theml" stephen said with sudden harshnesS. Then with an appealing gesture, he placed hls hands on her shoulders, Come, Adela, let's not quarrel, I'm going away. Do me the favor Of giving me cheerful goodhy, I'm sure Diana Will meet you more than half way if you'll do your part, Now you'll have to run along, Two c million things to eor
 But after AdelN had left the room, stephen stood quietly by the hearth for some time, doing nothing, II have fallen In love with her" he said to himself, That's why 1t hurt so deVillSh much to think that Thorpe---" He sighed, i've never believed it, really, She's protecting somebody, 1s she in love with Phil -- Bill jacksonq And what does she think of me? I've got to know, but not until l come back I'll settle things then, I must be fair to herl"
 Late that afternoon stephen and Diana walked over to Peyton Square so that stephen might bid Evalyn goodhy. They found Phil there and the four enjoyed quiet cup Of ten,
 Its wonderful that they place so much confidence In you, Ste- phen,' EvNlyn said glowingly, And promise I'll do my best to keep Diana from being lonely"
 Diana felt Phil'S eyes upon her, questioning, and her cheeks flushed warmly. Surely everyone must guess how she felt about Stephenl stephen glanced up, intercepted the look between Diana and Phil, did not under stand 1t ct all He drowned thoughtfully.
 A little later they walked over 60 see old Ellen Curt, then home together. The hectic evening passed, and 1t was dawn, A cold apprehensive dawn. Diana and Adela, accompanying stephen to the airport, Shivered In fur coats, It was difficult to believe that only . few days ago 1t had been warm and halFay. Now raurlSy skies de-
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coPVRloHr, iSat. N9A SERVICE, ING
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-10
CHAPTER XIX

DARK CLOUDS GATHER
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-03-06
Be Quick To Treat
Bronchitis

Chronic bronchitis may develop if
your cough, chest cold. or acute bron-
ford to take a chance with any medicine
less potent than Circumcision which
goes right to the sea Of the trouble to
help loosen and CXpel germ laden
phlegm and aid nature TO sOothe and
heal raw, tender. Inflamed bronchial
mucous membranes.
Creomulsion blends beechvood creo-
sote by special process with other time
tested medicines for coughs. It contains
no narcotics.
No matter how many medicines you
have tried, tell your druggist to sell you
a bottle Of C~reomulsion with the under
standing you must like the way it quick
~ allays the cough, permitting rest and
sleep, or you are to have Your money
back. (Adv.)
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-03-06

The Rus. aa- as a Whole accepted
commJnlsa. willingly at first for they
wanted above all, peace and land:
they got neither.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-13

the reasons may be because Of
the vogue for color. Nearly
every one wears either bril-
liant plaids, red, green, bright
blue, wood-brown or accents the
one-tone costume with brilliant
accessories to match a hat.
Correct Shoes
There are some who wear
heavy brown or tan shoes
throughout the day, but girls
who expect TO go to house
parties or finish the afternoon
at a dance wear black pumps or
semilow cut styles with medium
heels.
These shoes are quite correct
with either tweeds or afternoon
dresses and practical for the
girl who can't 60 home and
change costumes.
Bags which continue TO be
extra large are marvellous for
carrying everything in the way
of fresh makeup. Even tissues,
foundations, as well as powder
and hpstick. will be ready to
use after the game and when
there is frost In the air 1t might
be advisable to cover the face
with a soothing cream.
colersd Gloves
Colored gloves TO accent either
a color Of the plaid or to match
other accessories are the rule.
We have seen quite a few fancy
mittens too.
You need them for comfort
when sitting outdoors. Com
plexions. you know, are always
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-13
Brilliant PIaids and Fancy M+tens Seen at Football Games

more alluring when one is warm.
A chill spoils everything-even
the fun.
One should be subtle In the
use Of perfumes for sports and
outdoor costumes. Heavy scents
are not In good taste and seem
to take away the smartness Of
the whole ensemble.
Colognes and light floral
scents or those made especially
for tweed costumes are nice.
Keep the exotic scents for your
very formal costumes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-13
GLASS AND STEEL

PORCELAIN ENAMEL. as
used In the modern kitchen
utenxils. Is glass fused en- steel.
The steel base gives the utensil
strength and durability for all
kitchen tasks. The porcelain
ensmeled finish is non-porous.
easy-to-clean and sanitary.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-13
By DONNA GRACE

WHILE COLLEGES and
schools do take the pretty debS
away from US during the week.
we generally see them about on
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-13

football days. They come in TO
shop and lunch in the forenoon
and then off to the game.
They have never been so
smart as this season. One Of
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-08-11
PROTECTION FROM TRAFFIC

PROTECTION FROM TRAFFIC
According to officials Of the
Federal Housing Administration
the trend toward home sites tn
protected areas results from an
effort to escape the hazards Of
high-speed traffic thoroughfares
Of those of principal streets
where traffic may not be neces-
sarily fast but Is heavy and
dangerous.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-08-11
Quality Produced
BY Many fatiors

Good houses, at whatever
price, can be produced only by
the combination of good archi-
lecture, well-selected materials,
and durable construction.
The Federal Housing Admin
istration seeks to encourage the
greater production Of . sub
stantial, healthful, and comfort
able type of shelter within the
means Of families of modest In
come. II has. however, consis-
tently sought to avoid monotony
Of design. II has encouraged the
use of architectural and other
professional services by build
ers and buyers of small homes.
In encouraging the building
Of small homes for people 81
modest incomes. the Federal
Housing Administration has an
alyxed the essential require
ments.J These start with the
bArest necessities. but allow for
expansion Is later circumstances
permit.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-08-11
FILA Services
Aid Purchaser,
Home Builders Find
Agency Greet Help

The FILA plan offers q difinite
service to the family desiring to
build a home according to it,
own ideas and its own needs and
requirements. -, '..,- ~ = .vs-t,
SRA family building its home
wishes to have IL in q suitable
neighborhood and wants to know
that its investment in q house Is
safe and secure. More important,
the family is anxious that the
materials and the workmanship
going into the house are Of ac-
ceptable quality. The home. IN
addition to being a sound invest
ment, must also be structurally
sound. M
Few people have more than Z
superficial knowledge of struct-
ural subjects. Fewer still have
any degree of architectural tai
ent.
When an investigation 10 beina
made of a property for the pur-
pose of determining its eligibility
for an FfIA-insured mortgage
loan, 1t is part of the Federal
Housing Administration's pro-
cedure to provide an adequate
inspection of the building ~ ii
construction progresses.
These inspections In no way
substitute for architectural ser.
vices. The FHA's efforts to ~
that plans and specifications art
carried out give added assurance
to the home owner that TIN
house, as finally approved, rep
resents q sound investment.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-08-11
Homes Mkedl

yvsry houne ownsf knsuU Z ~
his honhe neo1s regular tuCtg
II essential repairs ~ 49,
mso1sctsd. future repair h1llG -
eunnulate. A root thot Jo61Ea
woodwork that b In ned q
paint. sheet metal that ha6 rq1l-
"a, doors that sag, walls q
floors that have been allowed %
deteriorste are signs Of neolect.
II neglected too long, any house
win looe it, worth n . dwell
ing place and a an investment
and will cost more to operate.
A convenient way to enjoy
more home comfort Immediately
by making al necessary repairs
and improvements and then pay.
ing for them out Of monthly In
come II offered by the Federal
Housing Administration plan,
which many builders recon
mend. @>s \
A wide range Of improvements
may be made with funds obtain
"a from qualified lending inetitu-
tons under Title I Of the M
tional Housing Act.
A new roof may be put on q
m old one repaired. Additional
rooms may Be added. Posts and
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-08-11
Need Planning Principles
knowledge il Designing

As public interest in the pro-
duction Of suitable dwellings
/. within q rental or purchase
range appropriate to the major
ity of the families In the country
becomes widespread. . know
ledge of principles Of planning
small houses is being created.
The proper application Of
sound principles not only re-
suits in material economies but
permits good houses to be built
within the necessary range OF
prices.
BULLETIN. IS
IDEA SOURCE
One source of sound planning
ideas Is the technical bulletin
published by the Federal Hous-
Ing Administration entitled
l"Principles of Planning Small
Houses" This bulletin does not
presume to offer a solution to
the housing problem but seeks
only to demonstrate what Is
currently possible, without re-
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-08-11
Freak Designs
Bad Choice
FILA Warns Against
Out-of.line Houses

An architectural freak, re-
gardless of how well constructed
and well planned 1t may be, rep
resents a poor investment.
Federal Housing Administers
ton officialS Insist that when
building or buying q new home
the buyer should choose an ar-
chitectural style similar or suit
able to that of other houses In
the immediate vicinity.
In order to be considered q
part of the whole community
rather than as a separate unit,
the design selected for a house
should conform in general to the
design of the other houses In
the immediate neighborhood.
Federal Housing Administra-
ton officials say that because
nine-tenths of the houses in q
block are Cape Cod cottages II
would not be necessary for the
home builder to select q Cape
Cod cottage. It does mean,
however, that If the majority
Of the houses are unpretentious
and informal in design, the ar
chitectural style Of the contem-
plated house should be simple
and restrained.
II the majority of the houses
in q community are pretentious
and formal, it would be unwise
to choose a Mexican farmhouse
a Cape Cod cottage, or some
other informal type.
A neighborhood developed
with houses of similar appear.
ance is more stable, attractive
and permanent.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-08-11

To prevent screen frames from
sticking in place, It Is necessary
to use . lighter coat Of paint
when finishing them than il used
on the rest Of the house. Be-
cause the frames, when In place.
are not subjected to exposure ~
the rest Of the house, they are
frequently not allowed u much
opportunity 10 harden, or they
are stored In the basement too
soon after painting 70 allow
paint may be reduced condder-
ably with turpentine or other
thinner or 1 thin coat Of spar
varnish to which just enough
coloring matter Il added for
good coverage.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-08-11
Consider Basic
hollle0ualIlies
as Major Item
lobor-Sovins Devices
Nice. But Must kamk
in Second Position

Home buyers of today are real
izing the importance Of basic
housing quality and are subor-
dinating the influence Of mech
anical equipment in q residence
when purchasing property.
This trend has been noticeable
for the past several years, &C.
scording to observers in the home
building field.
Before the establishment Of
the Federal Housing Administra-
tons property standards, Il was
q common practice to load q
house being offered for sale with
virtually every kind of mechAni-
cal equipment likely to induce
a sale on the strength of equip
ment alone. Basic factors of
plan. construction. sunlight
.neighborhood, or similar factors
were not often emphasized.
Federal Housing Administers
ton officials say that today IL
home buyer gives first considers
ton to such important factors q
the general location or neighbof-
hood, the relation of the house q
its site, the provision for natural
light and ventilation. the com
fort and convenience Of the plan,
the soundness of the construe.
ton, and the attractiveness q
the design.
Officials OF the FILA do. moi
maintain that adequate time and
labor-saving mechanical devicql
are not requisite in . home, bul
they do warn. prospective homo
buyers that no amount Of equip.
sment can make . satisfActoey
house where the basic factor,
are not properly achieved. (
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-08-11

sort to change In methods or
materials or other wide diver
sions from customary traditions
In the BODYBUILDING field.
The value Of the pamphlet 70
prospective home owners may
be. seen from the fac. that In
addition to technical aspects Of
planning, Il also contains brief
explanations Of the FHA's pol
icy In regard to small homes,
basic consideration Of these
houses, and general standards.
PAMPHLETS CONTENTS
In discussing the technical
aspects Of construction, the
pamphlet offers guidance In
planning, foundations, chimneys,
wall construction, floors, interi-
or finish, and roof construction
and finish. Suggestions q to
insulation, sheet metal, and
painting are given. while the
planning of windows and finish
hardware IL also discussed.
Other sections Of the PAM
phlet deal with heating, domes-
tic hot water, plumbing, private
utilities, and electric wiring.
Persons planning small homes
who wish copies Of this PAM
phlet may obtain them through
the Superintendent Of Docu-
ments, Government Printing
Office, Washington, D. c. A
charge of 10 cents Is made for
the bulletin.
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-08-11
Building
Standard
Rise Seen

No advance In construction Is
more impressive today than the
standard of residential building,
in the opinion Of most building
observers, who attribute the
sharply increasing, volume of
business, under the National
Housing Act to two main fac
tors-better building and simpler
financing. a ,-a
The investment Of more than
four and one-hslf billion dollars
In home construction, purchase,
and repair by private enterprise
can only mean that the Federal
H o u sin & Administration has
succeeded in establishing q high
er and more uniform standard
of quality for the dwelling than
has ever before obtained in the
construction industry.
LIFTING STANDARDS
DIFFICULT
:. THE introduction of q new
and sounder method of home An
ancing throughout the nation un.
der the system fostered by the
FILA was easier to achieve than
the task of lifting standards Of
construction" declared an FLA
Spokesman.
IL o n g-term self-liquidatins
mortgages had been used by Z
small number Of lenders for some
time. With this as q ground.
work the FILA expanded the sys,
tenn with insurance against los.
to the lending institutions and
incorporation, into the monthly
/ payment, by which the mortgag.
Is repaid, of a share of principal
interest taxes, hazard insurance
and other fixed charges.
''The soundness of this type o.
financing was at once evident Il
/. all classes of lending institutions
{ At the end Of the year there were
8,320 institutions holding FILA
insured mortgages in their In
vestment portfolios.
The establishment of min
imum requirements for dwell
ings was developed as an adjunc
of eligibility for mortgage In
surance. This means that home,
financed under the FILA pla1
must adhere to or exceed speci
DC standards Of construction
Evening star., 1941-04-06
Chronology of the 21 D. c. Traffic Deaths During 1o41

of the 300 block of o street NV,
about 6:55 pm. March %. struck
by streetcar while crossing Seventh
street near S street NV. in the
middle of the block. Victim said
to have been drinking. Weather
clear. Motorman, 40, with 81 years
experience, released by coroner's
jury.
20. Catherine Madison, TO- COL
ored, of 79 Defrees street NV,
about 1:50 pm. March %. while
playing with rope stretched across
the street near her home, was
drawn under the wheels of a
passing truck when the rope ber
came entangled in the front wheels
OF the heavy vehicle. Died March
"a Weather clear. Driver, Is, with
eight years experience, exonerated
by coroners jury.
81. Lloyd H. Frazier, 80, of 3317
P street NV, at 1904 IN. March
25, while operating a streetcar,
killed in a collision with another
streetcar at New York avenue and
Seventh street NV. Weather clear.
Motorman of other car, SO, with 13
years experience, released by cor
oner's jury.
Evening star., 1941-04-06
February

IA. Harold P. Johnson, 81, of
Brooklyn, N. Y, about $50 pm,
February 7, while standing in a
button safety zone on Pennsylva-
MIA avenue at Twenty-sixth street
NV, struck by an automobile
which passed through the zone.
Died February 8. Weather clear.
Driver, 35, with 20 years driving
experience, held by coroner's jury
for grand jury action. Indicted by
grand jury.
Is. John H. Fritter, rs, of ALSO
Wisconsin avenue NV, about $50
pm, February 8, struck by auto
mobile while crossing Wisconsin
avenue NV, Immediately south of
Ellicott street, but not in the cross
walk. Died February IL. Weather
clear. Driver, 80, with IL years
driving experience, released by coro-
ner's jury.
16. Mrs. Mamie Gutridge, IS, of
1926 Potomac avenue Sc, at 9:20
am, February %, while riding in
an automobile driven by her hus-
band, fatally injured in a collision
with trailer truck at Third and D
streets SW. Weather clear. Truck
driver, 80, with 10 years driving ex-
perience, exonerated by coroner's
jury.