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when 1t does we know how to pro- ceed. Now If, there is an error I'll be very happy to see the other vouchers. In the meantime you need have no fears about remaining here. Under the circumstances" he cough ed significantly, it would be out of the question"
 Talcott choked back angry words and in baffled rage strode from the office. Avoiding his house he head ed for the worn stone pier where, short hours ago, Halsey and the au- ditor had landed.
 The new mans arrival should have meant happiness for Bill Talcott; re- lease after six deadly years. Econo- mic affairs had been none too good when he and Lowell Byrd received their degrees; taking up their com- missions in the army had been a logical step. Another hitch had fol- lowed for both of them, and at the end Federal Chemical had made flattering offers. Lowell Byrd, a captain now, had decided that the army was his career; Talcott, with a mother to support, accepted the
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coPYRloHT. isAa. NEA SERVICE. INS'

in disgrace and possible prison?
 The brassy sun was low over the jade green Q nthe Caribbean when Bill Talcott reached a decision. Until Hasley, struthers and the mysterious Mcdowell had arrived, his affairs had been in perfect or- der. One or all of them had dealt the first hand; now Talcott, who knew something about poker hirn- self, would wait for cards.
 His eyes were thoughtful as he came up the path. With Q start of memory he saw, on the terrace, the lax figure of June Paterson. She too had arrived on the mailboat. Was she who claimed to be his best friends cousin also in the game?
 As quickly as 1t had come he dismissed the suspicion and, avoid- ing the terrace, went down for a swim.
 Dinner was complete farce. Despite excellent drinks and mar velous viands conjured up be Black Sam conversation was unbearable. Hasley was reluctant and hostile; Struthers gloomily silent. The mus tached Mcdowell, too, was pra- occupied and Talcott repeatedly felt his searching, cold eyed scrl- tiny.
 At long last June Paterson became openly rebellious. "I'm going for a walk" she announced. "Alone. I enjoy my conversation. think I'm the brightest person l know. You gentlemen may continue your stu- pid game. whatever 1t is. Don't bother to wait up for me"
 Hasley sprang to his feet and grinned ruefully. Really Miss Pat erson, I'm dreadfully sorry. Been preoccupied you know. New job and all that sort of thing. Can't I &C., company your"
 T wouldn't think of tearing you away"
 Hasley captured her arm firmly.
 q have been a terrible bore. I shall make 1t up to you. Please let me-"
 He sullen long-lasned eyes swept Bill Talcott. If you insist, come along then"
 Arm and arm they had reached the door when Bill Talcott said coldly, Please don't go out"
 Hasley turned in surprise. And why not?"
 Because it's scarcely safe."
 Rubbish. Do I look like Q child?"
 Talcott strengthened 8 little in his chair. T must insist that you do not leave here at night unless accompany you"
 June Paterson wfirled, and flush- ing hotly cried, Being my chape- ron doesn't include the right of possession. I'll go where I like!" And pushing Halsey ahead of her she slammed out. (TO Be COntinued)
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BASKET LUNCHEON ENJOYED BY CLUB
WOmen's Christian Service Society Holds Party in
 Methodist ParlOr
FAYETTEVILLE Correspondent: Mrs. William E. Rooney, 19O Dwight St.
 Telephone 3-S475

Waterville, May IA - The Wo- mems Society For Christian Service held a May basket social last even- ing in the church parlors of Grace Methodist church. The hostesses were Mrs. Arthur Twelves, Mrs. Clarence Barber, Mrs. Niles Mun- son. Mrs. Harry Lattimer and Mrs. Harry Stride. A very nice lunch was served.
 Those present were: Mrs. Doris Dorman, Miss Olive Dyson, Mrs. John M. Johnson, Mrs. Frank Will son, Mrs. James Brodie, Mrs. Niles Munson, Mrs. Charles Probert, Mrs. Charles Barker, Mrs. Lester Nivon, Mrs. Arthur Twelves, Mrs. Elizabeth Jenny, Mrs. Clarence Barber, Mrs. Harry Riglot. Mrs. Edward Zaugg, Mrs. Mary MacNamara, Mrs. Eva Kott, Mrs. Harry Lattimer, Mrs. Harry Stride, Miss Ruth Norton, Mrs. Edwin Highan, Mrs. Frank
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-14
BicycIist Takes
 Four Shots Four Beers--Hits Auto!

Recently in Newington, an in- toxicated bicyclist was arrested after he crashed into the left rear wheel of an automobile, accord ing to State Police report to the Motor Vehicles Department.
 Although the files Of the Motor Vehicles Department are crowded with accident reports by or about drivers of cars who considered their ability to drive was improved by "a few drinks" the Newington bicyclist is in a class by himself.
 At the hospital he informed po- police that he had four shots of whiskey and four glasses of beer, then started to pedal homeward.
 There was day when a some what sodden traveller could climb on the back of "Old Dobbin" and start for home with a reasonable hope of getting there. Driver self-deception must have begun with the first bicyclist who con- fidently pedaled away from the curb while well in his cups, 8 de- pertinent bulletin comments.
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1 there is still some available carry ing capacity on railroads and other transportation facilities which can be used now to transport coal.
 The letter included a warning that serious transportation difficul- ties will ensue in the coming fall and winter months unless tho stockpiling of coal is started at once and carried on effectively. The let ] ter. follows:
 "As chairman of the War Pro- duction Board, I am urging all con- sumers of coal, especially large in- dustrial users and war plants, to begin stockpiling coal at once and to increase inventories of this fuel to the limit of storage capacity.
 Transportation difficulties will increase in future months, but the railroads and other transportation ] facilities still have some surplus carrying capacity which must be utilized now in order to avoid seri- Ous transportation dislocations next 1all ana winter.
 Moreover, the fuel oil situation on the east coast and winter wealth. CT transportation problems make stockpiling operations now of great importance to all consumers who are now dependent or who may later on become dependent on coal for heating their homes or running their plants and factories.
 "In addition to transportation problems, it is obvious that we shall consume much more coal than we do ordinarily. All these factors add up to the fact that we can meet all demands and keep our operations running smoothly only If we plan the mining and transportation of coal during the year SO that steady maximum use is made of our prO- duction and transportation facili- ties. ...,
 If this is not done, there will undoubtedly be serious transporta- ton problems, probably involving emergency rationing, which might otherwise be avoided,
 "So far as dealers are concerned in the retail field, if they require financial help in building up coal stocks, and if they purchase coal for shipment from the mines be- fore August l, Ie42, they may apply fro loans direct to the ReconstFuc- ton PInance Corporation or through their local banks.
 Complete cooperation with this program will help the nation avert serious problems, We must stock pile coal to the limit, know I can depend on your help"
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CHOIR CONCERT
 WELL RECEIVED
End Congregational Sing, CTS Offer Many Numbers
 From Famed Operettas

An appreciative audience enjoy ed the tooth anniversary concert of Gilbert and Sullivan favorites last evening in Davenport hall of the Second Congregational church cleverly presented by the senior choir and featuring nine soloists under the direction of Carl J. Jen- sen, organist and choirmaster.
 The solo.sts included: Marjorie Nash Nuhn, soprano; Martha Me- Naught, soprano; Doris Howe, corl- tralto; Laurence Bentharn, bari- tone; Robert Hill, tenor: Betty Me- Donald, soprano; Arlene Bauder, contralto; William Boyd, tenor; and Charles Sumpf, baritone.
 Numbers offered from operettas were: Pirates of Penzance," ''Pa- tience," ''The Gondol!ers," 'Trial by Jury" ''The Mikado," Princess Ida" "Pinafore" and "IoIanthe."
 Marjorie Nash Nuhn offered the lyric Sans Souci" from "Pa- tience" and, with MT. Boyd, the duet, None Shall Part Us" from "Iolanthe."
 The familiar and humorous I'm Called Little Buttercup" from "Pinafore" was sung by Doris Howe. Arlene Bauder offered "Sil- vered Is the Raven Ha,r" from Patience" and Betty Macdonald rendered 'The Sun and l" from "The Mikado." Martha MacNaught sang the lovely "Waltx Sang" from Pirates of Penzance" and joined with Robert Hill for the duet, Ma bel and Frederick" from the same operetta.
 Two extremely humorous rendi- tions were given by Laurence Bent ham, in ''Wten Was @ Lad" from "Pinafore," and Charles Sumpf in "Tit Willow" from "The Mikado.' ? William Boyd offered "A Pair of Sparkling Eyes" from ''The Con- doliers" and 70 Gentlemen Listen I Pray" from Trial by Jury"
 The mixed chorus offered Chorus of the Pirates" from '"The Pirates of Penzance";; "All the Year Is Merry May" from "The Condo liers";; 'Take It As It Comes' from ''The GondolierS"; "The Rum Tum Turn of a Military Drum" from Princess Ida";; Entry and March of the Peers" from "Iolanthe"; and as finale, Dance Q Cachuca" from "The Gordoliers."
 The girls chorus sang "Prithee Pretty Maiden" from Patience" and Tripping Hither, Tripping Thither" from "Iolanthe."
 Members of the mems chorus offered 'The Flowers That Bloom in the Spring" from 'The Mikado, !" "A Magnet Hung in Q Hardware Shop" from Patience" and "When I Go Out of Docrs," from "Pa- tience."
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ON 4 sPoT
Chapter Il

Bin Talcott's hand was out for Q chair, his foot poised for a step, Thus he remained as if frozen, staring at the man behind the desk. @What's that?" he gasped.
 The auditor coughed. Under the system established by my firm you are required to procure duplicate vouchers signed by the authorized agents of the various vessels with whom you ship nitrates. The total of vouchers signed during the past years is short by that amount from your company ledger. In other words, @158,00O worth of business is unaccounted for"
 Bin Talcott's reflexes automati- sally completed the task of captur- Ing c chair and occupying 1t. Ni- srate dust, smelly, all-pervading, ed- died as he flopped down. You say I'm short?" he gasped again. "But that's impossiblel All my vouchers are cataloged, in numerical order. They're in regular form, consecu- lively numberedl"
 Struthers leaned forward, push ing the pile stack aside. In his manner was the supercilious con- tempt of the brainy man for the braWny one. They're NOT all here," he said flatly.
 Dazedly Ta1cott accepted the vouchers, searched, discovered a gap In the numbers; another and arl- other. Big shipments, all of them. His amazement deepened to anger. Hotly he said, T don't understand this. went over the whole busi- ness as soon as I received Winters cable that he was sending Halsey. We keep 8 monthly inventory. The vouchers were positively here no longer than week ago."
 Struthers lifted his shoulders. "Sorry. MT. Winters secretary par- ticularly instructed me to check your vouchers. She said they hadn't received all the duplicates. Need less to say, I'm shocked"
 Winters secretary The Old Man changed them as frequently as he changed shirts, which gave him the reputation of being the tough est boss on the Street. Was this the trick of 8 new girl, trying to make 6 berth for herself by putting a plant manager on distant island in a hell of a jam? That wouldn't answer why the vouchers were missing from this office; 1t was fisny. thin, too impossible to be taken seriously. Yet 1t was here. Cold sweat broke out along Tal- cottD spine.
 "New York never called me about any missing vouchers" he said an- grily. "Is this frameup of the Old Mans to keep me on in this stink ing hole? I've done my work, six years of it. Three years beyond my contract, twice as long as my best predecessor. If Winters thinks he can force me to stay here, he's crazyl"
 Angry lights darkened Struthers' eyes. Are you insinuating that would stoop to accusing you of theft just to satisfy client? Let me tell you, Talcott, I'm a bonded account ant and my firm has been estab- 1shed for more than 50 years. I'm happy to say that this sort of thing doesn't happen to us very often, but
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bait of more money.
 When viewed from Federal Chem ical's plush sanctum in New York prospects of life in the tropics had been thrilling. Bill Talcott had planned to send for his mother as soon as he was settled; he hadn't seen, until the moment of his ar- rival, how he was trapped. Months of patient, questioning letters pass ed to years until finally Lowell Byrd wrote of Mother Talcott's death. So he stayed on at plant No. Six. Something of Talcott's first crumbling hopes had showed in Halsey's eyes the moment the new man stepped from the mailboat. Was Halsey, realizing that Win- ters' fiowery rhetoric didn't corres- pond to the facts attempting rot ten trick to save himself?
 Bill Talcott had done a good job; had spent a sixth of his life on 8 blistering, rain-swept, wind-swept chunk of rock. Only his daily swims in the shark-infested waters of Anegada Passage had kept him from utter madness. Was it to end
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Nelson Urges Plants
 To Stockpile Coal
All Consumers Advised to Prepare for Eventual Trans
 pOrtatiOn Difficulties in Fall, Winter Months

Boston. May 14-Donald M. Nell son, WIPE chairman, today called on all consumers of coal, especially industrial users and war plants, to stockpile coal at once to the limit of storage capacity, according to word received by the Regional Ir- formation Office, OEM, 1T Court street.
 Nelson made his appeal in an open letter in which he said that transportation difficulties will in- crease in future months but that
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ASCENSION MASSES
 LARGELY ATTENDED

Ascension Thursday, 6 holyday el obligation, vas observed by local Catholics teddy, Magses ct doWn- town churches were thE0nged with w0T6hlpeFs, Benedlctl0n Of fhe Most Blessed Sacrament will he given iR most churches tonight.
 Pupils attending Catll0lle grade end high schools enjoyed 6 h0Ils day from theig classes,
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meeting of 200 members and guests of Liberty Lodge, A. 2. and A. M. in the Masonic Temple. A team composed of employees of the Gen. erai Electric Company og Bridge- port exemplified the Master Mason degree. pr. Edwin V. Erbe, past master of the lodge presided in the absence of WorshipfIil Master Her. bert e. Pinter.
 Other speakers were Benjamin s. COG, past district deputy and Roderick Cooke, present district deputy. About 50 members came from Bridgeport to participate irl the degree work, one of the. candi- dates being employed by the c. E. CO, with them. After the meeting buffet supper was served in the banquet hall.
 A "f1ying fox" is . large, fruit
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KEsHIAN TO PRESIDE AT MEETING TONIGHT

H, J, French Of the International Nickel Company will be the speaker at meeting of the New HaVep Chapter Of the American Society for Metals in New Haven tonight, MT, French k vlee-pEssldent Of the organization,
 Henry Q, Keshian, Q metalluFglet Rt tho Chase Brass and Copper Company wIn De technical cheig- man,
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ware, Mrs. ,. w. Platt, Hrs. Charles Greene, Msr. Russell Atherton, Mrs. Allan Fairhurst, Mrs. Earnest Weise, Mrs. Dorothy Leonard, and Mrs. Edwin Wightman.
 Arthur Twelves showed moving pictures of the Worlds Fair, and of several trips he has taken and Of the Sunday school picnics.
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. SERIAL STORY
 CARIBBEAN CRISIS

THE STORY: BIH ThIcott, branch manager for an American chemical firm on . small Dutch fsIand In She Caribbean, is about Co return home and enter the Army. His successor, Halsey, are rives with am auditor, a stranger named Mcdowell, and June Pat eFson, cousin of Bilrs college roommate. As soon as they are landed the auditor goes to work, accuses BiII of being S15S,OOO short in his accounts.
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SEEK OIL IN sAsKATcHEwAN

Regina, sask, fUPl-W. P. KeFy, minister Og natural resources, exs poets Oil end gas to be found iSl southern EAakatehewaf before the ena C the yeaE. IIe pointed oui taak companies now surveying 18e aFoa arc prepared C spend alDo |n fe6p 6fllllng.
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RAILROAD c0AGPARIsONS

Railroads og the United States lave one nllle of track feF every hae ol the pnpNlations MRGllaH EaiAs Hsaor have one mile ef frmsk faF 6ERKR sloe q tha popla1Iea
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Tomorrow evening 7:30 there will be May Devotions at st. Michael's church, consisting of Rosary, Lltany and Benediction of the Most Bless cd Sacrament.
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of Sprague School graduating class. They viii be given a dinner Tuesday evening, June 16, at the Colonnade on State street, Waterbury. Mrs. Wllfred E. Pierpont, Jr., presided.
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PARK CITY TEAM | OFFICIA7ES HERE

Anson ?. Keeler of Norwalk, grand master of Masons in Connectciut was guest speaker last night at Q
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GnnIaI ParleY

There will be a short business meeting of Court Welcla, F. of A. to- night at T:30 o'clock at Foresters hall. Chief Ranger William Loner- gan will preside. Plans for Q soft- ball league will be made. Arnold Keith will be in charge of the so- cial following the meeting.
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At the business meeting of the F. T. A. Tuesday afternoon plans were completed for entertaining members
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A "f1ying fox" is . large, fruit eating bat of the Old World.
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(To Be COntinued)
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Russ Christians
Send Greetings

LONDoN-A message express
ing friendship in face OF the
common enemy" has been re-
ceived here by Or. J. n. Rush
brooke, head OF the Baptist World
Alliance, from the All-Union
Council Of Evangelical Christians
Of the Soviet Union.
Three months en- route. the
message voiced the hope that the
Anglo-Russian alliance would
serve to further closer coopers-
ton between the disciples of Christ
In our two countries" "a former
president Of the All-Union Coun-
Gil was vice-president OF the
Baptist World Alliance. In 1928
he attended the Baptist World
Congress In Toronto.)
We Russian believers said
the letter, consider Great Brit
ain as the citadel Of living Chris
tianity." Together with "all Gods
children in Great Britain we pray
for help and strength from heaven
for victory over the trials which
have fallen upon our peoples. and
also for the victory over the enc
my OF all humanity-Hitler and
Hitlerism."
The Baptists At one time were
one OF the most influential reli-
gious groups in Russia.
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ersl secretary Of the Federal Coun-
eil Of Churches: Father Vincent
c. Donovan, president Of the Cath
ole Thought Association; Rabbi
James Heller. president Of the
Central Conference OF American
Rabbis.
Also, DR.. George A. Buttrick,
Or. Henry Sloane Coffin. DR.. Ar
thur X. Compton. Rabbi Abraham
Cronbsch, Hon. Thomas f. Dewey,
John Foster Dulles, DR.. Harry
Emerson Fosdick, Father Thomas
+. Coakley, Bishop Edwin Holt
Hughes, Father John LaFarge.
Sd, Bishop William T Manning.
Pres. Julian Morganstern. Hon. r.
J. Millington, DR.. William Barrow
Pugh. Father J. Elliott Ross, Pres.
George N. shustsr. DR.. Ernest
Fremont Title. and Father JOS
eph =. rborninR.
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Urge Spiritual Prioriiies" for War
Time Religious Education

should be transferred 10 the war
effort. Teaching In our home,
churches. and church schools must
go on.
Personal Religion - Religious
leaders have the duty as well as
the high privilege of aiding young
people who are facing momentous
decisions with respect to their par
ticipstion in about war effort in
thinking through to Christian
philosophy which will direct them
in determining their course of sc-
ton and provide for the sustain
ing power of God in whatever
course of action they may decide
upon. Children and those in the
early teens also have needs pecu-
liar to their development in this
connection and should have spe-
cial attention to the end that alb
normal fears and distorted views
of life and the world be prevented
and wholesome attitudes and ideas
in regard To God and their world
created.
Peace-The search for and d.
recting of attention to the bases
for a just and durable peace is
needed in order to create public
and church sentiment in support
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CHICAGO-A wartime plat
FORM" designed To guide the Chris
tian education forces Of North
America through the period Of
national emergency. was adopted
here by the international Council
OF Religious Education.
Urging the application of "spir-
itual priorities" To the whole field
OF religious education, the coun-
ell recommended the shortening
and simplifying OF the educational
process: n reinforcement of per
sonsl religious life; and the cul-
tivation of tolerance and good will
among all races. classes and creeds
as well as toward minority groups,
enemy aliens. and those in enemy
countries. insofar as such attitudes
are consistent with national safe
ty."
Highlishts of the platform fol-
low:
Education-We believe that both
the continuous and the present
emergencies Of our nations de-
mand an effective program of
Christian education. We know
that not all the efforts of all our
people can be transferred or
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zG9Ssa 1lpws From The Uorld Of Rpliqion 9sssEE
Priest Accuses
School Board

~ HfHHIeu% ~fHt r~fficf
LOUISVILLE. Nv. Father
Felix ~. Pitt. secretary Of the
Catholic school Board. has
charged through The Record. Of
fetal publication Of the srchdio-
oese. that the Louisville board
Of education refuses to permit
the state moral instruction law
10 function here.
Father Pitt said the board ~
education IL 40 fearful Of the
perennial red herring. union Of
church and state. II will not hest
tate TO deny the just rights Of
thousands Of citizens Of this city"
The priest said that after the
Attorney General OF Kentucky
ruled that public school buildings
could be used to give the moral
instruction provided in the Law.
he made formal application TO the
board TO put the law into opera
ton.
He was advised by DR.. Zenos
Scott. superintendent Of schools.
he ssid. that the board. guarding
the principles Of separation Of
church and state, unanimously de-
cided that sectarisn religious
teaching cannot be permitted on
public school time or In public
school property"
At Frankfort, meanwhile. a bill
introduced by Representative
Sherman Carter calling for repeal
81 the moral instruction act. Ian
guished IN committee with little
prospect Of action.
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of those in positions of RESPONSE
bility who. when the time to make
peace arrives. will contend for
such peace as against one Of
vengeance.
Camps and Industries - We
strongly commend TO denomina-
tional and Observation-Disclosures
forces in Christian education the
urgent need of services TO be rem
dered TO men in camps. We recog-
nize the urgent need of services
that has been suddenly created by
the influx of people to defense in
dustry areas; we affirm our great
concern for these people for whom
no adequate church and church
school services are available: we
urge that all our member agencies
give increased attention to this
problem: and we recommend that
they set aside time of their staff
members, national and regional.
to aid in this work.