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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-02-15
Where Do We 60 After
The Shooting Sfops7
Roosevelt Doing Good
Job in The War
But We Need Leadership
IN Whef Is 70 Come
Danger Of Third War
Still Impends
BY RAYMOND Cr.APPER

wAsHNoToN-It seems IN
considerate 10 BE- asking Presi-
dent Roosevelt to do more than
he h doing. Yet something II
badly needed which only he can
do. The country needs 10 have
put into focus its thinking about
what Is to come out of the war.
A babel Of talk IL creating dam
gerous confusion and misunder-
standing.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29
w ORnlaR'S
Death Is
Mystery

UTICA, May IS Undecided
whether 1t was a case of murder
or suicide. state police and Ma
comb County authorities today at
tempted 10 Identify the body of q
stylishly dressed young woman
found last night in watcr-logged
Broadway Park, three miles north
west OF here by Joseph Mecztzyuk,
park carctakcr.
Investigators leaned toward the
suicide theory lnaSmuch a "A rot
ted rope danglcd from a board
over the body and there were
rope mark on the neck. on the
other hand. authorities said. the
rope gaze the appearance oi
having been severed with a knife
IT was sent 10 state police labora-
tories in Lansing for examination
Coroner William ID. Clyne eStl-
mated that the woman had been
dead for about six weeks. lie said
she was about % years old about
five feet, two inches tall, blonde
and weighed 10 pounds.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29
Defoe 10 Launch
I'd Escort Ship

BAY CITY. May 2s-The sec.
ond DESTROYER escort 10 be bull
by Defoe Shipbuilding Co, will be-
launched tomorrow with the widow
of a young naval hero sponsor
ing the ship. the USS Bunch.
She is Mrs. Kenneth c. Bunch
Knoxville, Ia. whose husband wa
killed in the battle OF Midway
Also attending will he Mrs. Gladys
Bunch, Hamilton. Ia. mother Of
the naval aviation radio man who
was awarded the Air medal post
humously for bravery.
The vessel. one Of large mum
Der OF destroyer escorts under
orders, is the second 10 be com
pleted here but is the first IN
which the famous Defoe upside
down method was used.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29
Kelly toProbe
Huge Profits
On Insurance
Time. stair Correspondent

LANSING. May 28-Hugc prof.
its made by companies handling
workmen's compensation inSur-
ance came under the scrutiny oil
Gov. Kelly today.
The governor announced he had
authorized Insurance Commits
sioner David A. Forbes 10 hire a
compensation rating engineer tt
make a study of the rates charged
II want to be fair and equita-
BILE and, therefore, i will not
say definitely that l think rates
are too high" ne said. But the
figures can speak for themselves.
I'm 1912, insurance companies
received S20,903,O In premi-
inns, and paid out only S7,646,-
900 in claims. The loss ratio for
the last four years has varied
from SO to ~ per cent of the
premiums paid"
Kelly said il was more impor-
tant to make the study now than
at any other time because the new
workmen's compensation law gOc-
into effect in July.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29
WAACPul
I'm Army
by House

WASHINGTON, May % up
God made women close to angels,
and the army is making them into
chaufeurS for second heutenantsr'
But even that shouted appeal by
Rep. Beverly NJ. Vincent CD Of
Kentucky, was not enough 10
keep woman on her pedestal"
The House voted 25S 10 80 10
promote the WAACs from auxl-
larry TO regular army status, thus
comforting on WAACs all benefits
and privileges. except dependency
allotments, now accorded male
soldiers.
The bill also changes the name
of the contingent from Women $
Army Auxiliary Corps to Women 5
Army Corps, but the pronunciation
of Wac remains the same as for
WAC.
Vincent was the most foNent
prepayment of woman >-place-IS-In-
fhe-home lie attempted unSucCoS>
fully 10 amend the bIIl - 10 ban
the dispatch Of any more WAACS
overseas and t2l deny pensions or
disability compcriaatIons 70 women
soldiers VINO 90 not serve outside
the continental United States.
The bill now goes back 10 the
Senate for action on House amend
montS. The amendments would
limit the corps 10 $50, 600 members
lower the minimum age from p
TO 20, and restrict authority OF
WAC officers To administration Of
the corps Secretary OF War
Henry l.. StimSon has SAID 100000
WACS are needed
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29
Wants Action
Wife OF Ranger Sergeant
Enlists in WAAC

SAGINAW. May IS When Mrs
Emma SChCmbarger l442 Mott
decided to Join the WAC, she
wanted action. Passing her exam
nations here yesterday. she asked
for immediate service instead ct
waiting two weeks to leave with
Saginaw own unit.
my husband il n sergeant in
the Rangers, she explained.
part a. soon as possible"
Ii Matilda Malone. in charge
Of the local WAC recruiting
drive said Mrs. Schembarger
probably would be called within
a few days.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29
State Raise Plea
Will Be Heard
By Merit Board

LANSING, May rs Members oil
the civil service commission will
hear demands Of state employees
for 10 per cent wage increase
at their monthly meeting in De-
troit today, State Personnel Di.
rector Thomas j. Wilson said.
Wilson said he had prepared sew
eral alternative plans for a general
wage increase. all of which would
cost about 81 900, 900 annually.
Employe turnover is not as great
a problem for the state as il is in
private industry. according to Will
son. He said the state turnover
had been 4S per cent while private
industry had been "a per cent
Most of the turnover in state en-
ployeS is in Wayne County.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29
= Held i'm Hotel TheffS

Two youths, arrested near a
hotel which had been robbed,
early today were identified by the
night clerk and then taken to
police headquarters for question
ing in the recent rohberies OF
nine other small hotels.
The two. Cletus OBrien, as. of
1885 Monterey and a l5-year-old
companion were arrested by scout
car Patrolmen John Kellner and
Elmer Burgett after they at
tempted TO flee in cab.
O'Brien was charged with rob-
berry armed after Howard Stever-
son. as night clerk AZ the Murray
Hotel. 500 Third. identified hin
and his pal As the pair who robbed
him of S42 AT 2:30 n m The
younger boy was turned over 10
juvenile authorities.
Night clerks Of nine other small
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29
Marvin J. Mes,
Official, 10 Be
Buried Saturday

Funeral services viii be- held at
2 p, m. tomorrow IN the A.
Leonard Sullivan Funeral Home
7643 Dexter, for Marvin J. Mics
IS, of 9032 Dexter. who died at
his home yesterday. Burial viii
be in RoSeland Park Cemetery
A retired advertising Official
Mr.. Mes founded the Outdoor Ad.
vcrtlsinG Co. IN 1920 and for
more than p years was superin-
tendent Of the Detroit Automobile
Show.
Mr.. Mes was a life member oil
Lodge No "a Of the ElkS and that
Organization Will conduct "A lodge
of sorrow for him AZ The funcra.
home at 8 p. m tonight
Surviving are MS widow, Eunice
and a brother, Melville
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29
SATURDAY AFTERNOON

Willie Farmer NJ
WJLB-Unele Niek's hT.-N
40 r. NJ.
WJR-Calling Pan-Americi
WWJ-Minstrel Melodies.
CKLW-B Brazilian parade.
WxfZ-"Ei award.
WJBK-Czeeho- Slovak Hr
b:0o r. NJ.
WJR-Joseph Schustsr.
WWJ-FurlOugh Frolie.
CkLW--News Ace.
WxYZ-Horsce Heidi NJ.
WJLB-News and music.
WJBK-Hungarisn Hour.
B:l5 p. VI.
CELW-Turf Club.
WJLB-EteTnal vigilance.
$50 r. NJ.
WJR-To be announced.
WIS Suns Trio-M.
CkLW--Navy Bulletin Bd
WxYZ-Day In Review
WJLB-York Brothers ~.
WJBK-Croatian Hourly.
B;i5 r. VI.
WWJ-Commentsry
WXYZ-Country Editor.
WJLB Music and news.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29
Army Cites
2 bay CifiamS

BAY CITY. May 2S-Two more
Bay City service men have been
rewarded for outstanding work in
combat, relatives have been no
tilted here.
Pfc. Jacob J. Deyarmond, Mt.
Forest Township, was awarded
the Flying Cross as a member OF
a transport plane crew in New
Guinea, according 10 information
received by his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Claude Deyarmond.
L. Robert W. PATIENCE. son Of
Mr.. and Mrs w. {. PATIENCE. 30
State Park. was cited for tire
less and unccaSmg work under
extreme difficulties in the Solo
mons
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29
Kelly Rejects Inquiry
Into Md(Omb Dispute

LANSING. May ga request
that he authorize an inquiry
aimed az removing Constable
James Plunkett OF Warren Town.
ship. Macomb County. was re-
iccted today by Gov. Kelly on the
advice Of the attorney general 5
office
Macomb County Prosecutor Wi.
bur Held made the request, con.
tending that PhnkCtt hoaSicC
about his power and that he actcc
unnecessarily when he took Mrs
Marjorie Swain from bar Apri
IL and put her in Jail.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29
CAPfOFay
AROlllagetO
30 Dead

Thirty pilots Of the Civil Air
Patrol who gave their lives IN the
line of duty will bc honored Sun
day in DetroitS elaborate Memoir
tal Day observance.
4 special program will consist
OF a l0-ninutc radio address over
station WJR at 9;15 a. m. by
Capt. +. J. Smith Of Michigan
Wing, No. 63, CAP, while a
squadron OF five seaplanes fly
over the city TO drop rose pedals
into the river.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29
Safety Drive Opened
For War Workers

a campaign TO reduce fatal acct
dents among Oft duty war workers
opened today in the Book Cadillac
Hotel with Clarence r. WOrmuth,
manager of the Detroit Safety
Council, leading the discussion.
Since the first of the year. lat
war workers have been killed off
tho Job, Wormuth said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29
Denies Security Charges

GRAND RAPIDS. May Is tINS)
". L. Harvey Saginaw. today
pleaded not guilty TO charges Of
Violating the Securities Act. He is
accused Of selling fractional in
tcrcStS IN oil leases without having
them accepted for fling by The
Michigan Corp. and Securities
Commission.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29
N. Y. Chinese Give Blood

NEW YORK. May q ms
The American bureau for medical
aid 10 China today announced the
of q Chinese blood
bank in New York City to be
lODened June Z.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29

want :. when you want them i. in gloss bottles,
the most efficient containers.
Bottle making plants GRE being eoIIed on more
heavily ihon ever for gloss containers for .peeio
Wor needs. You con help conserve vital moterioI
machinery and monpo~er by making BOTTLES
take more trips. Besides being poirioiie-irs
practical. You'll collect Gosh for your EN- PITY
BOTTLES. Join the Program for Bottle Conservation.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29

hotels which have been robbed
since May II, including Charles
Petty S.. of the Gordon Hotel.
4740 Mt. Elliott. who was robbed
of $40 last night. were Ia attempt
to identify the youths today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29
Dewitt Filler Killed
In Action Over Europe

LANSING. May IS 49, Albert
Lerg. Dewitt farmer, today wa,
informed by the war department
Of the death of his son, 1t. Pau
Lerg, "a, who was killed May -
somewhere IN the European wal
area"
1t. Lerg. a navigator on a Fly
ing Fortress. flew over his father s
farm about nine weeks ago anc
dropped a scarf bearing his anc
the names of the bomber crew
which apparently was on It's way
to some port at the time.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29
What's on the Air

This program has been
given The Detroit Times by
the stations herein listed
II the presentations ~
scheduled are not on the
air. the fault lies with the
stations and not The De
troit Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29

"IOur Own Horoscope" by
Frances Drake. i one Of many
famous features in The Detroit
Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-29

You conserve food sovose Tin cons and kitchen
fofs whot about empty MILK, BEVERAGE and
BEER BOTTLES? They serve you, too ore made
Of essentiol moterios.
Keep MILK, BEVERAGE and BEER BOTTLES work
ing for your fomily by returning them promptly
Such bottles ore resteriIized immediately by the
bo'tlers with modern, suniory sierizins equip
menf reudy TO bring you the products you
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-01-20
" EEkLY H0ED0WN
 TO BE GIVEN TONIGHT |U50 HEADQUARTERS
Ed Mcintyre to Fiddle for Square Dances, Call
 ed by A. B. Cain

In addition to the regular music furnished by the Duck Creek Band, guests tonight at the weekly USO hoedown will be, favored by some choice fiddling by E. NJ Mcintyre, veteran Juneau violinist.
 With A. B. Cain calling the do- see -dos and with the lively fiddling of an oldtime master, the younger generation will have rare oppor- tunity to execute square dances, Virginia Reels and other favorite dances of their grandparents to the oldtime tunes of Turkey in the Straw, Irish Washerwoman and Cotton-Eyed Joe
 During his long residence in Ju- neau. MT. Mcintyre has generously contributed his musical talent to programs for churches, fraternal societies and civic groups, while A. B. Cain is dance caller of ability, no slouch at improvising his own di- rections.
 The oldtime square dances fea- tured each Wednesday evening have proved popular feature, Sid Cow gill, USO director, says, and en- phasizes the fact that dancing to- night will begin promptly at 8::30 o'clock
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-01-20
RADIO OPERATOR
 HAWARDED AIR
 MEDAL FOR WORK

HEADQUARTERS ALASKA DE- TENSE COMMAND, Jan. 20 = A U. s. Army Air Force radio opera tor, Sergeant Thomas P. Tibbits, has been awarded the Air Medal for meritorious acts of essential service, according to today's an- nouncement.
 From May 25th to July 4th last, Sergeant Tibbits was on continuous duty in the Western Aleutian area, making repeated day and night over-water instrument flights dur ing icing conditions to attack the enemy
 Sergeant Tibbits entered military service from California, but h S home address is 108 Roslyn Street, Rochester NY. m saes. s-i
 This award of the coveted Air Medal is by command of Major General Simon Bolivar Buckner, Jr,, Commanding General, Alaska Defense Command
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-01-20
ERNIE WHITEHEAD ON
 BUSINESS TRIP. SITK A

Ernie Whitehead. representative of the Northern Commercial Con- pany, took passage for Sitka on short business trip.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-01-20
5EvENTY-SIx
 ARRIVE HERE
 FROM SOUTH

Passengers who arrived her C from Seattle last night were Char ley G. Barrett, Jean A. Barrett. Mrs. Ruby Earth, Edith R. Curtis, Lawrence Freeburn, Elmer T. How son, Mabel Isackson, James V. Kes- Ter, John Likness. Bill Lofholm, Stanley McCutcheon, V. I. Nulley, s. c. Page, Harvey J. Smith, R. A Thomas, Ethel M. Tomlinson, F. A. Zambetti, Jr., and 53 steerage
 Arriving from Southeast Alaska ports were, from Ketchikan, Burt Lofatin, Capt Thomas A. Pugh, N R. Walker, LeRoy L. Watkins, Paul w. Blankmann and L. M Priebe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-01-20
BEULAH LEE LEAVES s 2, 7. THIS WEEK TO JOIN
 HUSBAND IN SOUTH

Mrs. Verne A. tBuelah) Lee will leave this week for Seattle to join her husband who is in defense, work there. a f
 During her absence the Lees home on the Highway will be oc- cupied by her parents who are here from Anchorage.
 Owners of the Royal Blue Cab Company for several years, the Lees disposed of the business several months ago. Before her departure for the south, Mrs. Lee is making arrangements to discontinue the operation of the Channel Bus to Douglas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-01-20

A new wooden bus trailer. used workers, holds Al persons and weighs less than a standard 40- passenger bus.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-01-20
0pA OFFICIAL WILL
 HOLD MEETINGS IN
 WEST AND INTERIOR

William Gulbransen, of the Price Division of OPA, is leaving today for the Westward and will visit Anchorage, Fairbanks and Seward on official business during his ab- sence from his Juneau headquar- ters.
 MT. Gulbransen will hold meet ings with merchants in the com- munities to discuss methods of pricing merchandise.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-01-20
MRS. JULIA DEAN ON WAY 10 EKLUTNA
 TO TAKE POSITION

Mrs. Julia Dean, who formerly taught at Copper Center for the Office of Indian Affairs, has ar rived in Juneau from the south and is waiting for transportation to the Westward where she will be located at the OLA school at Eklutna as matron in charge of children eva cuated from the Jesse Lee Home at Seward
 Mrs. Dean has recently been To- cated in Washington, D. c. and will leave on the first transporta- ton available for the Westward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-01-20
MRS. RUTH D. HARVEY
 TO TAKE TEACHING
 P05I7I0N FOR 0. l. 4.

Mre. Ruth Donner Harvey, who arrived recently in Juneau, has ac- cepted position as teacher at Hoonah for the Office of Indian Affairs, it was announced today by Virgil V. Farrell, Director of the Educational Department of the OLA.
 Mrs. Harvey will leave soon to take the position. replacing Miss Elizabeth Burrows who recently re- signed MT. Harvey is employed by the Guy F. Atkinson company at Excursion Inlet.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-01-20
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
MRS. LLOYD IGNORED

The Kilburn Apartments were the scene Of luncheon on Mon day afternoon given by Mrs. L. w. Kilburn in honor of Mrs. Lewis Lloyd. The latter was presented with number of appropriate gifts and the afternoon was spent playing pinochle. Other guests pres ent included Mrs. Floyd William son, Mrs. Lawrence Carlson, Mrs. Lewis K. Lloyd, Mrs J. B. Marshall and Mrs. Eugene Wallace. ,I
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-01-20
JIMMY JOHNSON E
 NOW AVIATION CADET

Jimmy Johnson, graduate of the Juneau High School, has passed the mental and physical examinations and is now an aviation cadet. He will soon be given pilots train- ing
 The young man is now employed at the Seattle-Tacoma Shipyards in Seattle waiting for the call to begin his training. His parents, MT and George Johnson are now re- siding in Tacoma. 5ys
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-01-20
CELEBRATE BOYS BIRTHDAY

Lee Roy Williamson, who was six years old yesterday, had a party during the afternoon at his home in the Kilbuin Apartments with number of his playmates as guests. Games, with a variety of favors, and refreshments featuring lovely birthday cake, were enjoyed by the following boys: Donald Conley, Lewis Pusich Eddie Cochrane, Bobby Johnson, Elroy Fleek, Gil- bert Bennett, Donnie Niemi and Lee Roy Williamson.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-01-20
HIGH SCHOOL LOSES

Douglas School teams went 50- 50 with opposing teams in a doubleheader played in the local gym last night. In the main event of the evening the schools first team lost to the Alumni g to 28 and gave the older team best chance as winners of the 1942-43 trophy cup.
 The second string team out played the Star Hill team from Juneau in the opener, winning by 25 to 16.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-01-20

Prefabricated wooden suitcase" homes for migratory workers have been erected in ten minutes
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-01-20
TIDES TOMORROW

New multiple spindle drills, used in airplane engine building, per form IA intricate drilling opera tiens simultaneously.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-25

least, someone attempted TO soak
up the blood spot on the bed with
absorbent cotton"
Willard Bacon coughed. Pardon
me, DR.. Hill. That may be infor-
nation the police wish to keep TO
themselves.
The president colored. You're
right, Willard. Er-perhaps you'd
better not say anything about that,
Mr. Belzer. After all, we saw no
one in the room"
But you saw the cotton. It was
on the bed-and it hadn't been
there a few minutes before. Then
someone must have entered the
room"
Willard suggested, you will get
a better story in the kidnapping Of
Miss Brown-twice in the night"
Nuts! I'm looking for a new
murder angle"
President Hill stroked his goatee.
1--WE feel certain that the man who
overpowered Miss Clemantine's
aunt, almost under the eyes of the
police, must. be the murderer Of
Professor Halder."
II don't agree" said Willard.
Agatha sat up. The blind boys
words shocked her. Did he know
something the police didn't? She
must change the subject of CONVEX
sation! Your big story" she told
the reporter, would be an inter-
view with young Bacon. In spite of
his blindness he faced that fiend in
the basement and saved my life"
PLEASE" protested the blind boy.
Il had him at a disadvantage in
the dark"
you chased him out" Belzer
prompted, land then he sneaked
back and got away through a tun-
mel or something"
Through the storm sewer" said
Clemantine.
ANY idea what he looks like ?"
II couldn't describe him."
Agatha admitted. That's the horri-
Bile part of it-he might be anyone
on the campus"
Anyone ?"
Clemantine qualified the state
ment We'll, anyone except those
who were in the hall while he was
running out through the tunnel
There were DIR. Hill, and Hans Put
nam, the football captain, and Aunt
Agatha, and Estelle Blossom.
No, l guess Estelle wasn't there"
Belzer shifted. mo, I guess she
wasn't! She'd been arrested in the
upper hall a few minutes earlier,
charged with being a spy. The
FBI nabbed her. She's in Jail"
Ito Be Continued)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-25
SCHOOL las REuNloN

West London, June 25-About 10
friends attended the Barnes School
Reunion Sunday with potluck
lunch at noon.
The afternoon program was open
ed by the president Ben VANITY,
Milan, with all singing America"
and was followed by prayer by An
drew Bird.
New Officers for the coming year
are Clyde Sheats. president; Au-
drey Bird. vice president: Mrs. Car
rie Haight Breining. Ypsilantl, sec
rotary and treasurer.
Mrs Mary Sheats was in charge
OF the following program Betty
Getty sang with her Spanish guitar
accompaniment, Pauline May
Zieshi a number on her Hawaiian
guitar. Jane Arding. with her &C
cordian; Miss Addie Houghton,
Pontiac. and Lee Bird, each a solo;
Mrs. Maggie Sissem, Mrs. Frances
Bird, Mrs. Adsh Bruckner and Mrs
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-06-25
CHAPTER TWENTY SEVEN

CHAPTER TWENTY-SEV
AGATHA'S MIND reeled when
the college president told them that
the radio tube Clemantine laid on
his desk was not the one for which
the police and federal menhad been
searching TIT must be-" she
gasped. "Clemantine and were al
most killed-getting it here to
you"
Nevertheless, II is not the tube
that Professor Halder invented.
I'm sorry, Miss Brown" His eyes
were troubled. He, too, apparently
had been hopeful for a moment.
you see, the college had purchased
a number of this special type of
tube for him. 1t contains parts he
needed"
"O-o-oh," Agatha felt herself
whiting inside her fur coat. She
didn't exactly faint, but her knees
gave out under her and she col
lapsed into the arms of a young,
bald-headed fellow who dropped a
writing pad and pencil to catch her.
Aunt Agatha! Painting now"
Hi, gorgeous" the rescuer
called to Clemantine. Assistance!
Does she often go ph-woof like
this? What do I do with herr"
The couch" exclaimed Cleman-
tine, and helped lay the older wom-
an down.
I'm all right" Agatha protest
ed weakly. But she welcomed the
couch. All the strength seemed TO
have been knocked out of her.
There's water in the hail." IA
miliar voice announced. I'm get
some"
Agatha turned her head, star
tied. The fifth person was Willard
Bacon, the blind student. He was
going out the door. Almost imme-
diately he returned, his handker-
chief dripping with water from the
drinking fountain outside.
Clemantine took the wet hand
kerchief and placed it on the elder
woman's brow, but Agatha didn't
need it. She was thinking, What's
Willard doing here"
Agatha's erstwhile supporter re-
trieved his notebook from the floor.
Locks to me like you gals have a
story
Agatha sat up. story" Of
President Hill she demanded, Who
is this man ,"
President Hill introduced them
ALPHABETICALLY. This Is Mr.. Belzer,
newspaper reporter"
You've probably seen my by
line" said Belzer Pretty good
stuff, If do say So"
You certainly do" agreed Gle