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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1943-04-22

When you don't drive very
much or very fast or very far,
it's extremely important to
keep fresh, clean oil in your
engine at all times because
at slow speeds your crank
case ventilation system does
MT have much chance to
prevent oil dilution.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1943-04-22

Clip and Smyrna Summary Ready Refe
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1943-04-22

We use lower octanc gas
today, so our flyers may have
high-octane fuel. To prevent
wasteful "pinging," your en-
CINE should be readjusted to
its new diet. Whatever serv-
ice work may be needed, we
do the job right.
Evening star., 1943-08-17
Quebec
Continued From First Page

their names never will be released,
so as to avoid any disclosures which,
might be useful to the enemy.
Arrangements have been COM
pleted to receive the American Chief
Executive here shortly for his sixth
formal war council with Prime Min
lister Churchill.
don Iddon, London Daily Mail
correspondent. suggested in a dis
patch from Quebec that Gen.
Dwight D. Eisenhower may at
tend the meeting and added that
he might already be. in Canada,
though he said this could not be
confirmed.
CThere is growing impress
sion in Quebec that Allied leaders
and the military staff are waiting
for something and some one
not just President Roosevelt"
Mr.. Iddon wrote. 1T may be they
are waiting for Eisenhower
Secrecy is Rule.
In previous meetings OF President
Roosevelt and Prime Minister
Churchill, starting with the one two
years ago at which they formulated
the Atlantic Charter, secrecy has
been the rule. There were no ad-
vance announcements and strict
censorship control prevailed.
But this time the entire pattern
was changed. 1t was pretty much
Of certainty that Mr.. Churchill
again was coming across the At
lantic. His arrival in Quebec was
announced. The press was allowed
to state that he and Mr.. Roosevelt
had held a preliminary conference
at the Presidents home at Hyde
Park, N. Y, and that American
chiefs of staff were here to confer
with British staff chiefs.
Censorship restrictions on move
ments of the Chief Executive were
lifted to permit advance disclosure
that he was coming here for the
war parleys. This was the first
time since the United States went
to war that such liberty had been
allowed the press.
The policy apparently has been
one OF encouraging all sorts Of
speculation on what was going on
Evening star., 1943-08-17
Hull May Join Group
Al Quebec Meetinq
Later This Week

Secretary of State Hull may join
the Roosevelt Churchill conference
at Quebec this week, he said today,
indicating strongly that the political
as we'll as military aspects of the
war will be considered at the meet
ing of the American and British
high commands.
Asked at his press conference If
the State Department was to be
represented at Quebec, the Secre-
tary said he might go up later this
week. Asked if that means the
political aspects of the situation will
be discussed" the Secretary en-
phasized that is all it could mean
Mr.. Hull lunched yesterday with
President Roosevelt after the Chief
Executive returned from his three
day conference with Prime Minister
Churchill at Hyde Park, and it is
assumed that the President and his
Secretary of State went over the
political matters that will be a part
Of the war discussion at Quebec.
With Russia not represented at
Quebec, the question was raised at
Mr.. Hulls press conference as to
the state of our relations with the
Soviet government. The Secretary
was emphatic in declaring that the
/ relationship with Russia continued
to be cordial. In this connection he
commented on the marvellous spirit
and splendid cooperation that Rus
sia is exhibiting in this war.
Mr.. Hull said Allied military sue
cesses in Sicily were remarkable
considering the relatively small
casualties.
No word has yet been received
from the Italian government on the
declaration of Rome as an open
city, so far as he knew, Mr.. Hull
said
Neither was there anything new
he added, to indicate an early
capitulation by Italy. though he had
been watching closely for develop
ments.
Evening star., 1943-08-17
In this ancient provincial capital

In this ancient provincial capital
and on what was likely to occur.
For the United States, Britain
and Canada, there are few spots re-
naming for attacks except against
the European continent itself. They
could go into SARDINIA or Corsica,
but it is considered more likely here
that assaults would be directed
across the English Channel, at Nor
way or the Lowlands, or at Italy.
Through blows at any or all Of
those areas, the United Nations
could take full advantage of Rus
sia's mighty drives on her central
front. And If that full advantage
is to be attained. strategy consider
ations would seem to dictate that
the operations be undertaken in the
relatively near fuure.
Weather Favorable.
Thus they could help guarantee a
continuation of the gains of Rus
sian arms, and they could make
the greatest use of mounting Allied
air superiority while weather con-
dltlOnS over the cOntlnent are most
favorable to raising protective
umbrella of planes.
All these factors point toward the
idea that Allied plans for new on
slaughts already have been drawn
and not here at the Quebec con-
ference, since months of prepara-
ton are required to get supplies
and equipment and men to the
jumping off places.
The conference here, then, would
appear to be concerned with re-
checking those plans and making
any needed alterations in the light
of the swift pace the United Ma
tions armies have set in Russia and
the Mediterranean since Mr.
Roosevelt and Mr.. Churchill met
last in Washington In May.
Evening star., 1943-08-17
Churchill Denies Predicting
Wars End by Christmas
BY the Associated Press.

by tne ASSOCldteO EIeSS
QUEBEC, Aug. 17.-An official
British spokesman said yesterday at
\ press conference that Prime Min
lister Churchill wished to deny a
statement attributed to him that
the war would be over by Christmas.
The statement was published by
two French Language newspapers,
LIE Canada of Montreal and LAction
Catholique of Quebec. They re-
ported that Mr.. Churchill made the
prediction last week when he ad-
dressed members of the Quebec
provincial cabinet in French.
M. r. K. Burg, representative OF
the British Information Service at
Quebec, announced:
THE Prime Minister Of Great
Britain denies that he ever made
the statement attributed to him
that the war would be over by
Christmas"
Evening star., 1943-08-17
First Red Cross Fatality
OF War Lost in Sicily
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ALLIED HEADQUARTERS IN
NORTH AFRICA. Aug. l7-~Russell
Bullard of New Smyrna, Fla, was
reported last night to be probably
the first Red Cross fatality from
enemy action in this war. 1t was
disclosed that he was lost during a
bombing on the day of the invasion
Of Sicily.
Attached to the Ad Armored Di-
vision. Mr.. Bullard was last seen
on landing ship as it was being
attacked by German planes July 10,
according to William E. Stevenson,
Red Cross delegate
Mr.. Bullard, 35, was graduate
of Howard College at Birmingham,
Ala, with master of arts degree,
Evening star., 1943-08-17

Canadians, still isolationist, can be
expected probably to question this
policy. Kings political position is
considered safe despite his recent
setback in the Ontario elections.
The Commonwealth Federation
party which made progress in the
Ontario balloting is the strongest
force for Canada First" in the
dominion. The Conservative party,
which has no prospects. is still >!e-
voted to the Union Jack and sub
servient attachment to Britain.
Evening star., 1943-08-17

and Peabody College at Nashville
Tenn. He has been athletic di-
rector of high schools at Perry
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
Truth Comes Out

Martin remained in that room
for some time. After the doc
tor left. Samuel Reynolds wantet
to talk.
He wanted 10 talk about the
old days. And past glories. And
the fortune and prestige that
had once been his.
Thus. he talked on and on
and IL was too late when Martin
returned TO the kitchen. Mary
was gone.
And when Martin climbed the
satirS and saw her empty room.
he knew she would never re-
turn.
Well. Martin reflected gloom
lily. perhaps it was gust as well
for Mary'S own sake. The old
man might linger on for months.
And Martin couldn't take care
of the old man and wife. too.
Not if he wanted 10 keep on
fooling them both
Because the money was get
ting low. Martins money. For
more than six months now.
there hadn't been a cent in the
old mans checking account.
Copyright. is42. BY King Features
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
All Ordered to Sinq

Beulah, Myrtle and the
ODellS were herded into the
car, in which sat 9-year-old
Charlie Fain. With the min
lister behind the wheel, they
drove off into the darkness;
Loren sat beside his threaten.
ing hot The girls covered in
the back with the boy. While
the car held TO the main road
the four hoped they were being
taken to the social; but il turned
into a deserted lane.
Everybody sing" roared Fain
suddenly. Everybody sing my
favorite hymn, we Shall I'm
derstand 1t Better Bye and
Bye
His gun reappeared. and they
began a quavering chorus.
Over and over they sang the
psalm until they had travelled
two miles. Then the car stopped.
Fain turned on Beulah.
you've got to come back Ia
me. 1 won't live without your
he declared
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
Tries TO Smile

Glad 90 do it. Martin
voice was CruCr Don't worry
about anything. Just 60 on and
get we'll"
Reynolds csSaycd weak
smile.
That's n grim joke, MART in"
he quavcrcd. II won't ever get
well. and YOU know IL. You
know IL very well.
But never mind Things are
going all right. The servants
are all satisfied. hope. Give
them raises. IL YOU think they
ought to have more money. It's
big job these days, keeping
SiN or seven people happy down
stairs. l leave IL all TO YOU,
boy. All TO YOU"
I'll watch IL, Mr.. Reynolds"
Martin said. Don't worry"
He stepped from The room.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
Friends Hide Her

The next day. when Fain had
eft for work, Beulah went to
~the home of Loren and Georgia
O'Dell, young newlyweds, who
readily agreed 10 hide her.
When Fain found Beulah gone
he vainly searched the country
side for two days and nights.
On his return he ordered his
daughter, Myrtle. again to as
sumo the household duties. But
Myrtle complained that she
couldn't take on this RESPONSE
bility because she was getting
married 20 Clayton Wells.
You'll do as I say" he bell
lowed. "T'll kill hlm-and you,
too"
On October 13 the O'DellS de-
cided 10 go 10 town to do some
shopping and Beulah pleaded TO
accompany them.
They spent a day shopping.
and az nightfall Loren ODell
took his companionS-and Myr-
tie Fain, who had joined them
10 a cafe for dinner. Scarcely
had they been seated when Fain
entered and ordered a drink.
That drink seemed 10 put him
ir excellent humor: he ioked
and ordered a drink for the
house.
Then Fain walked over 10 the
O'Dell table and in a hearty
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03

getting married just as soon
As ,-,
married ." she echoed Shrilly.
81 wouldn't marry YOU now IL
you captured Hitler for a we'd
ding present. What kind of guy
are you? Don't you remember
telling me that he was almost
a father To YOU"
All of which was precisely
true.
S Martin had been little moro
than a bum when Samuel Reyn-
olds took him in some Is years
before.
Martin had worked around the
grounds at first. Then he be-
came the old mans chauffeur.
And for two years, he had
managed all Reynolds affairs.
He paid you fine salary
Mary went on, angrily. You
didn't have tn he that hungry
for money. You didn't have To
cheat him that way"
Martin started to speak again,
but he was interrupted when
the front door buzzer sounded
impatiently He removed his
apron hastily.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
Acquires Sawmill

With the steady arrival OF
children. the preacher found that
his small salary. was not suf-
ficient, so he considered leaving.
When his neighbors learned of
his plans they arranged for his
appointment as deputy sheriff so
he could supplement his earnings.
A few years passed and Mr..
Fain was able to purchase a
broken-down awmilL He
worked hard and built II into a
modestly prosperous business.
But all this had taken over
two decades: and the winsome
young girl he married. who bore
him Is children, was now an old
woman though she was still in
her 30's. And early in 1886,
Mary died.
To the pastor. now so. his
wife's death came as a particu-
larly stunning blow.
For days he walked about be-
wildered, neglecting all he had
worked so hard to build. No
longer did his saws whine. For
days he would be missing from
his home and church.
The responsibility of taking
care Of the Fain flock fell on the
shoulders of Myrtle, Is. eldest of
the seven children who remained
of the original brood.
AS the weeks passed, II was
whispered in the community that
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03

ing only the two OF US and put
ting the rest OF the cash in your
pocket.
That's IL, isn't it,"
Martin wiped his hands slowly.
"YOu heard what he said" he
admitted. "Why pile II on? I've
been fOOling him all right. So
WHAT"
Mice going" Mary shook her
head in disgust. boy. am
lucky 10 have found you out in
time. didn't leave with the
rest, because 1 thought / was
nuts about yOu-because
thought I loved you" She
laughed shortly. And all the
while you've been nothing but
cheap crook.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03

closing the door softly behind
him
Then he saw Mary. She had
evidently come upstairs to clean
The hall. but now she wasn't
working.
She was simply standing there
with the mop in her hand, star
ing at him accuSingly.
Martin said nothing. There
was nothing for him to say. He
knew Mary had heard the old
mans words about the other
servants. And there were no
other servants now. Only Mar
tin and Mary.
He walked past the girl and
downstairs 10 the kitchen lie
picked up the luncheon dishes
and prepared 10 clean them.
And he pretended not 10 know
that M,ry had followed him.
Martini" He turned slowly
now and looked at the girl.
She regarded him coldly. II
heard every word the old man
said" she cried. eff l hadn't.
! never would have believed t..
Nice fellow you turned cut To
bpf
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
What Can | Do7'

"Oh, I hate him! I hate him."
she walled. "But he overpow-
ers me-what can l dO?"
I'll tell you what to do" sug-
gested her friend. "Some of the
boys are coming here tonight.
You arrange to come, and II you
don't show up I'll have some
body raise cain with that man
tomorrow"
That night Beulah stole out
and kept her blind date.
This taste of freedom and the
company of young men was
heady wine for Beulah; it
tempted her 10 take the risk
with increasing frequency.
Then. on Oct. 2. 1886. Fain
discovered the girls absence and
waited up for her. When Beu-
lah returned a furious scene oc-
Cured that left the girl white
faced and trembling. She ran
to her room. locked herself in
and made up her mind 10 get
out for good.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
HE[U|NCER SHORT STORY

THE bell sounded from tho old
- mans room. and Martin
went swiftly up the stairs.
He opened the door and saw
that tho room was dark as
usual.
The old man seemed almost
lost in the shadows OF The big
bed.
Something YOU wanted, Mr..
Reynolds >" Martin asked
Samuel Reynolds raised him
self on the pillows. II was an
effort. for this was an old man.
a very tired old man.
'I just remembered" he said,
and his voice was tired. too.
cts the first 81 the month
again. Martin. Bring me my
checkbOok."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
Radio ally Changed

Fain engaged Beulah to take
care OF his family.
Now a remarkable change
came over Fain. He renounced
his barroom cronies, and soon
the Sawmill on the st. Francis
River ran again.
He seemed more like his old
self-eXcept that he stayed at
home and failed to get around
TO see friends and neighbors.
His seclusion seemed strange.
but when Beulah, too, failed TO
appear in town the villagers
began to gossip.
A month after Beulah took on
the job of housekeeper she sud
denly appeared at the home of
a girl friend and confided:
1--WE just sneaked out of the
house--he doesn't know I've
gone, so I've got to hurry back"
Then she appeared TO lose
control of herself and burst into
tears,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03

As he opened the door to
leave. Martin turned.
Anything else. Mr.. Reyn-
olds ," he inquired respectfully.
The old man nodded slowly.
Yes. boy" he replied weakly.
Jus: want you 10 know ] APP
preciate all you're doing. Run
ming this house for me, and all.
Isn't anybody else I coul d
trust" He sighed heavily. Don't
know what would happen 10 me
IL IL wasn't for you. Just don't
know"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
Her Last Good-by

mo, no." cried the girl.
"Then get out of the cart" he
growled. IL want to talk to you
alone! The rest of you sing"
The girl leaned back to kiss
Mrs. O'Dell and whisper a faint,
"Good-by." Then she permitted
herself to be led down the road.
The little group sang I'M
steadily for few moments
until they heard Beulah scream.
O'Dell leaped from the car and
started back along the road.
The report of a gun shattered
the silence, but O'Dell kept
going. He probably didn't hear
the second shot-for its explo-
sion sent a slug through his
brain.
Georgia O'Dell and Myrtle
Fain ran into the woods.
Little Charlie ran back until
he found his father, to whom he
cfung while the killer stood over
the body of his first victim and
poured two more shots into her.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
A Pretty Racket

Did I say cheap" she Shiv-
cred. II meant som ct h ng
stronger. What n clnch for you
To rob a sick, old man. He
won't let anybody but you Into
his room. And he trusts you
completely.
ITS a pretty little racket,
Martin. Taking the money for
all those peCple-and telling
me you couldn't get any other
help, because OF conditions.
And 1. like a sap. doing the
work Of three people just to
help you out. Oh, boy, Oh. boy,
oh. boy"
Martin stepped toward her.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
Story Put together

The sheriff spent three days
in Fisk talking 10 these people
then returned to Poplar Bluffs
where, during the ensuing week,
a long line of witnesses trailed
through his office.
AS a result of this investiga-
ton. 10 days after the double
Staying the sheriff was able to
piece together the bizarre story.
In 1912 the villagers and
mountaineers of Fisk had well
coined into their midst the
young Rev. William c. Fain and
his pretty wife, Mary.
He was a powerful, birthstone
snd-fire preacher. deeply re-
ligious. and the people were
gratified.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
TRUE DETECTIVE STORY
"rr@m"m By Terry McShane

AT MIDNIGHT Oct. IL, 1886.
"A young Clayton Wells walked
into Sheriff Lester Massinghams
office at Poplar Bluff. Mo, laid
a pistol on the desk and re-
quested the officer to come out
side
There. in the back seat of an
ancient Buick. gagged and
truSsed up the sheriff saw one OF
his own deputies-the Rev. VIII
liam c. Fain.
Wells, a gangling young noun
taineer from the nearby town OF
Fisk. explained:
1.-THE minister killed Loren
O'Deli and Beulah Evans, the
girl who used 10 keep house for
him; shot 'em both dead on Bot
tom road. Then he came up TO
my cabin 10 shoot me Just be-
cause l was fixing to marry his
daughter Myrtle.
"But was a mite too quick
for him"
The bound minister was trans
ferred 10 a cell.
At Bottom road. groups OF
tight-lipped, hard-eyed mountain
men made way for the sheriff
and revealed the bodies of flam-
ing-haired, 1S-year-old Beulah
Evans and 21-year-old Loren
-O.Deil. The youth had been shot
between the eyes, the girl in the
back of the head and the chest.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
Scorns Church

Fain told the committeeman
that he would never preach,
never enter a church again!
Fain subsequently became one
of the steadiest customers of the
village tavern. There the
Straight-laced people sought him
out to urge him to employ some
one to look after his children,
and he agreed to look around for
a housekeeper.
Beulah Evans, Is, was looking
for a job. She was a tall, statu-
esque redhead. an orphan whose
craving for gayety and excite
ment had caused much gossip.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
Name on Cover

Martin went 10 the desk in
the corner Of the room. he
picked up pen and the fat
checkbook with the name Sam
uel Reynolds printed on the
cover. "
He brought them both 10 the
bed. and the old man signed
check with feeble flourish that
was almost embarrassing to
watch.
"You fill In the amount, Mar
tin," he croaked. you know
Just what IL should be. You fill
Il In"
He fell back on his pillow.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03

voice invited them all TO social
az the schoolhouse.
We've won't have time,~
Stammered Beulah lamely.
"Oh, yes you WILL" came
Fain's knife-edge reply, and he
glanced down significantly to
his near hand. A weapon. con-
cealed by his body from the rest
of the people in the cafe.
Gleai d evilly.
zone false move from any Of
you ant I'll kill Beulah. Walk
out and get into my car, and
don't make a sign II you want
tn live"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
By Mark He||inger

or even the fact that Martin
had lied 10 her.
Mary had been around, and
she well knew that all isn't gold
that wears a pair Of pants.
But. in her eyes. ingratitude
and disloyalty were cardinal
sins. These she couldn't forgive.
She finished her packing. And
then she went out through the
back door. while Martin and the
doctor were still in the old
mans room.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
. Mary Packs UP

That's the doctor" he said
I'll have To 20 mp with him.
Wen talk about all this--just
a. soon a. the doctor goes"
But they didn't talk about IL.
Because as soon as Martin left
the kitchen, Mary went up the
back stairs.
She went 20 her room on the
third floor and took her things
out Of the closet
Then she drew a worn travel
ing bag from beneath her bed
and began 20 pack
1t wasn't so much the money.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
Passes Bodies

Fain led the child back to
the car, then found the girls
huddled in terror not far from
the road and herded them into
the car.
He turned the car around and
drove back toward the main
highway. The headlights picked
out the bodies Of his victims,
but the killer bypassed them
without a word.
Then Fain announced TO the
girls that they were TO accom-.
pany him on a visit 10 Clayton
Wells.
wells il trying TO cross me-"
he fumed "Well. those two
back there tried it-WeIls will
get the same. He's not going
to marry YOU. Myrtle"
But when the acher
reached Wells cabin and de-
manded entrance the door
opened and Fain quickly found
himself in the vise-like grip Of
"a, younger, stronger man. With
the aid OF the girls. Wells
truSScd the slayer. dumped him
into his own car and drove to
Poplar Bluffs and the police.
A jury found Fain guilty OF
the first degree murder OF
Loren O'Dcll. but tackled on q
recommendation Of mercy.
The citizens could not COM
pletely forget the prisoners
quarter Of century Of humani-
tartan service.
Fain has never been tried for
the murder Of Beulah Evans.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03

Mr. FANS mind had become at
fected by his poignant loss.
Finally, when Sunday after
Sunday passed and the preacher
failed 10 appear in his pulpit,
committee sought him out.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-03
Spurns Him Now

Look, Mary" he pleaded,
don't talk that way. You caught
me all right, but--well, every
thing will work out. You know
how I feel about YOU. Well he