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Evening star., 1943-10-03

had coats enough Il needed this one she
said evenly. 1T - it's red"
Red? Really red?" Nancy's voice was in
credulous. Mother, my child. you wouldn't
Mother, my child Nancy often called her
that, and usually it only amused her. Now
suddenly it was like a reproach. II wouid,
she said firmly. Il did
Where is it?" Nancy demanded. Il can't
believe it. l want to see it for myself"
I'm that biggest box
Nancy jumped up, opened the box and
drew from its wrappings bright red coat,
REFER style. double breasted, with two rows
of buttons. She held it aloft, admiration in
her eyes in spite of her. But it - it's just
right for me, It's exactly right for mel
Nonsense It's much too young for a
woman of your age, my dear Sue said.
Phil smiled, and she saw the twinkle OF
amusement in his eye. But she saw something
else too She saw he understood she needed
this coat. Put it away, darling" she SAID
quickly, land finish your dinner I'll model
it afterward'
But when she had it on later and they
were all admiring it. Nancy frownlngly con-
sidered it much too young, much too gay
and conspicuous. It's silly she said,
Well. perhaps it was But it was becoming.
Sue knew, and she could wear it. Her SLIM
ness, her dark hair and eyes that had about
them something SO lnslstently young, were
made for coat like this. She went to the
kitchen to show India. and India, exclalmlng
admlringy, smiled at her much as she might
smile at Bunky parading in brand new
outfit But Sue didn't mind. She needed this
coat
IT WASN'T until Nancy had gone to her
sorority meeting. Tlmmy to his basketball
game. and Bunky protestlngly to bed, that
she sat down with Phil in the living room.
The radio was on, broadcastlng the war news,
and for a while they listened in absorbed
silence Sicily =. the Solomons Suddenly
she stood up. crossed to the radio and twisted
the dias until dance music. limpid and mar
cotlc crept into the room. Phil stood up,
came over and put his arms about her.
II know" he said. 1T must be pretty
bad. to need the red coat.
Its very bad, Phil" She looked up at
him with eyes too brilliant too darkly shining,
for anything but unshed tears. Il
don't know how much longer can
stand it not hearing - not kn0w
ing - "A
He held her close, his hand pattlng <HNNS
her shoulder in gesture of awkward
comfort and said:
We'll hear soon, dear We're
bound to hear soon - one way or the other.
ITS three months" she said tonelessly.
Il didn't mind his going Phil. don't mind
his being gone. know it's right - it has to
be that way It's just not hearing -
Il know" The sudden dreariness in his
voice, the complete fatness. made her lift
her head quickly to look at him. But of course
- Of course it was as bad for him - and
here he was, trying to comfort her.
Evening star., 1943-10-03

crumpled in spite of her The silence of
house closed down about her, smothering
thoughts in kind of yielding denseness,
cotton batting, that wouldn't let them spl
back into clarity, into any kind of reasona
ness She shivered, sitting there before
fire
The radio program had changed ag;
dance music merging once more into
news She sat and listened, but now e
this close to the fire, she felt cold, with
slstent coldness that went through to
very bones. She stood up, went to the
buttoned snugly about her Suddenly
wasn't quite so cold, not quite so terri
afraid Suddenly she could bear to think alb
it - the thing she'd been trying to h
down. out of sight even from herself.
The regret, the gnawing self-reproach
haven't been good mother. Not
really. | never admitted it before; |
never really even quite realized it before.
But now, with Peter gone, | can look
back and see 1t wasn't so much the
things did; they were all right, sup
pose, as far as they went. 1t was the
things didn't do. When Peter was little,
didn't stay home night after night like
most mothers. to put him to bed and
tuck him in. let India, or someone like
India, do that | didn't read to him and
play games with him. | wasn't usually
there when he came home from school.
was off gadding somewhere, having fun
as if weren't mother at all. Half the
time was even late for dinner.
Of course when he was sick - when
any of them were sick - it was different
then was always there when they were
sick But even then that time when
Peter had double pneumonia and l
rushed down to the drugstore to get the
prescription because didn t think they'd
deliver it fast enough - even then had
to do something silly and childish. was
so terribly afraid - bought a lipstick,
the brightest red they had - Screaming
Red, they called it; slapped it on and
never took it off until days later, when
the crisis was past and Peter safe -.
1t helped. somehow Red always seems
to help. like badge you wear for
courage But of course it was silly, too.
And then the time | lost the baby,
couldn't seem to get over it. bought
dress - freman's 1ed actually
and the family laughed. But "
-AE the dress, and after while thi
. seemed to get better, and t
there was Bunky coming But 7
know it was silly - silly
childish.
And the time we had the mo
trouble - when the bank failed and Pr
company closed. and things were so bae
went out then, when there wasn't any NOR
and bought myself pair of shoes. Br
red shoes, with heels four inches high,
wore them.
A ,,,ol, fool;cb crottavhroinoI tbiy
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vas coming off duty - work the afternoon
d early night shift now and | saw this
ter for you 1t may be irregular, bringing
round like this, but know the way
u We been watching - kind of hated for
u to wait till morning -
she got her thanks out - thanks
xed with ridiculous tears that spilled down
the letter and the red coat; then once
IRE she was back before the fire, reading
, letter like a parched traveller taking deep
aughts of cold, life-giving water. Over and
er she read it - the first blessed paragraph,
which he was safe, and fine. and everything
ION the up-and-up, according to
n, in his newly acquired language. But 1t
IS the second paragraph she couldn't take
r eyes from:
80 of you and your red hat. Funny,
ar, whenever think about you now - and
that's heck of lot these days especially
at night i always think of you with
something red on. Like that red dress
we used to kid you about; you sure
looked like fireman in it. And those
crazy red shoes that had the heels like
spikes. But mostly it's the red hat, the
one with the feather remember?
You used to look so gay in it, as if
you were having fun. Somehow like to
L.,,l, o1v v1yoc
solemn cuss, like Dad; but now it's the
things that made me laugh that l like
to remember. Not church so much, or
school, or any of that. just like to think
how gay it always was at our house, and
how it's going to be like that again when
come home. l like to think how cute,
and kind of silly. you always looked in
that red hat :. "
IT WAS almost too much 1t was little
frightening, as if God Himself had
stepped down and handed her this gift
with His own hand. Hardly able to
believe in this happiness, she sat very
still, listening for the sound of Phil's
step; and when she heard it. his slow tired
step crossing the hall. she was there to
meet him before he could reach the living
room.
"Oh, Phil, it's a letter from Peter!
Really from Peter! And he's safe he's
safe =" The rest was lost against his
at, in the close haven of his arms -.
An hour later they were still sitting before
: fire, Peters letter open between them,
quiet shining on their faces, when Nancy
ne in from her meeting. She was told
: news and shown the letter, and after
while, reacting in her own fifteen year-old
y, she yawned and was starting up to
/ when she noticed the red coat her mother
Il had on.
'Why?" she inquired briefly, pointing to
where's the fire?'
Sue glanced down. She had completely for
ten the coat "Oh," she said carelessly,
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dress = HTeWdN S 7ed, actually =
and the family laughed. But | wore
the dress, and after while things
seemed to get better, and then
there was Bunky coming. But now
| know it was silly - silly and
childish.
Ard tho tiy,,a u,a had tho money
Evening star., 1943-10-03

'Why?" she inquired briefly, pointing to
it. where's the fre?"
Sue glanced down. She had completely for
gotten the coat. "Oh,'' she said carelessly,
II must have been cold, or something
thought needed it"
You did, my DEAR" Phil said quietly.
But Sue was already on her feet, taking
off the coat. Here, darling,' she said,
handing it to her daughter, take it,
Hang it up, you mean?"
II mean - take it. It's yours
In wordless astonishment Nancy stared at
her mother. But Mother. my child. you're
not giring it to me?"
I'm giving it to you. After all, one must
dress ones age, mustn't one? find it's much
too old for me- Besides - she was laughing
at the look on Nancy's face, but her eyes had
swung to Phl's, that were watching her now
with quiet pride - besides, Nancy, my dear
old lady, find l don't need it any more"
The End
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PIONEER LAWYER
Continued from Page u

(COnUllueQ IrNm rage II
and was an active member until hi;
death.
He filed on a homestead in 1905
in the Galpin Coulee section Il
miles southeast of Glasgow, not far
from the present Fort Peck dam.
He was the first homeSteader in
that community and continued to
operate the farm throughout his
life.
Admitted to Bar
In 1912 he was appointed deputy
clerk of court here and at the same
time took up the study of law. He
was admitted to the bar in June.
1914, and at once began the prac-
tice of law.
Judge Borton became county at
torney in 1916 and served two
terms in that office, until 1920,
when he was elected judge of the
seventeenth judicial district. He
continued as judge through 1928.
Since that time. he had been en-
gagged in private practice of his
profession, also directing his farm
operations.
For the past eight years he had
served as member of the Montana
state board of education.
Judge Borton became a member
If the Masonic lodge here. He was ,
| commander of the Glasgow Com
nandery of knights Templar and
mad also served as high priest of
Jhe Royal Arch Masons. He was a
member of the original
Glasgow Kiwanis club.
Besides his widow, three sons
iurvive, Carl d. Borton Jr.. engin-
ser with the New Jersey highway
department. at East Orange; Albert
3orton Of Arlington, Va, assistant
the western administrator of the
AAA, ard Undersheriff Hugh Bor-
on of Glasgow. Another son, John,
porn in 1912, died in 1914. There
ire also six grandchildren.
Word was received today from
Albert Borton that he will attend
he services. Carl Borton visited
lere last fall.
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First BAPTIST Church

Church Bible school at 10. E. B
PeaSe. superintendent. Divine wor-
ship service at IL. Anthem by the
choir. Story to the Junior worship
pers. Sermon by the pastor: "Iden-
titled with Jesus" Youth fellow
ship service at $50. Stanley Witt
mayer. president. Gospel in song
and message at 7:3O. Special music
by the Victory male quartet. Ser
mon: God N~auseated." Bible study
and prayer service at 7 Thursday.
Choir rehearsal in the parsonage.
Henry F.. Widen. minister.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
DR.. and Mrs. Kampfer
Are Here for Visit

DR.. and Mrs. Leslie Kampfer ar
rived Monday morning from Port
land, where DR.. Kampfer recently
completed his course in dentistry.
They are visiting DR.. Kampfer's
father, Justice c. w. Kampfer, and
Mrs. Kampfer's parents, MI. and
Mrs. William Brough of Frazer.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
SOCIETY HEARS ARTICLES

HINSDALE-The Woman's Soci-
ETY. of Christian Service met Thurs
DAY afternoon at the Hinsdale ho-
tel, with Mrs. Jack Neuman and
Mrs. F.. w. Jones as hostesses. Mrs.
Ruth Baker read three articles,
The Negro, Now and Later" Gen
tie Scientist" and THE Angel of
Marcy Center" The next meeting
will be Feb. 25 with Mrs. Clair Dun
can.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
Mae Crasberg and
John Dempsey Of
Wheeler Married
BY Courier Correspondenf

WHEELER-Mae Grasberg dau-
glitter of Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Gras-
berg, and John Dempsey, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Dempsey of Wheel
er, were married Friday morning at
9 at the Catholic rectory in Gias-
gov.
They were attended by Lois Gras-
berg and LLOYD Dempsey. The
bride wore a blue and white suit
with blue and white accessories. A
wedding breakfast, with covers for
ten, was given by the brides par
at the Coffee shop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dempsey are living
on First street south in Wheeler.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
Sunflower Art Club
Has Sewing Session

The Sunflower Art club held no
regular program at its meeting
Wednesday afternoon and. ins'ead,
members met at the Red Cross sew
ing room to aid in production work.
Mrs. Ruth Bowling was hostess at
luncheon at the Eat Shop follow
ing the meeting. The club will meet
n two weeks with Mrs. Grace st.
Clair.
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Christian Fellowship

Services in the American Legion
room of the Civic Center. Sunday
school at 10. Morning worship at
II. Evening service at 7:30. Chris
tian Young Peoples Fellowship
Tuesday at 7:3O. Cottage prayer
meeting and Bible study Thursday
at 7:30.
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Annual Meeting
Next Wednesday

The annual supper and business
meeting Of the congregational
church Will be held next Wednes-
day evening at $50. Full reports of
all church organizations will be
made and plans for the coming
year outlined. Following the bust
ness meeting there will be a show
ing of pictures of Camp Mimana-
giSh.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
Nutrition Angle
Of Rationing to
Be Told Friday

Glasgow block leaders in the vol
untary plan to spread war and 9TH
er essential information have been
asked to attend a school of instruc-
ton in the courthouse at 2 Friday
afternoon, at which nutrition fea-
lures in connection with the point
rationing system will be discussed
by Mrs. Florence P. Elicit, county
home demonstration agent. Mem
bers of the county war price and
rationing board also will attend to
questions, it was stated by
Shower, secretary of the
preparedness and advisory
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18

Wilder on his recent marriage.
Here's wishing you luck, Jim.
The needles had a field day Tues
day and went on a hike over them
thar hills" 1t was really a treat to
see Corporal Howard Hughes han
Ole the tommy gun. Captain Kuhn
proved he can take it with the rest
of them by leading the laundering
herd" back at double time. After
the hike, Archie Ellis said he wasn't
sure about that sheep herding bust
ness.
1t seems that one of the "intelli-
gent" members of the squadron has
at least found a name for THE
Three Little Kittens Aggie, Con-
ME and Maureen. How about that.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
FAREWELLFOR
DRAFTEES IS
STAGED HERE
Hinsdale in Charge of Program
with Westrum as Speaker
During Affair.

There is a job and a duty fol
everyone of u.s." it was declared BY
F.. L. Westrum of Hinsdale, speaker
at a farewell program for Valley
county's February selectee quota in
the civic center Tuesday night. The
program was in charge of the
Hinsdale community, with H. P.
Schug as chairman and r. E. Hill
man as master of ceremonies.
The axis powers, Mr.. Westrum
continued, are now realizing their
mistake in calling us soft. Address
ing the s%electees, he said that the
men who had been called before
them ARE now at the hard and ear
nest business of army life" But they
also have their recreation and
sports. These things they are not
compelled to do. They do them of
their W free will.
More, the val is demonstrating
that we still have frontiers - the
frontiers of science, of transporta-
ton, of invention.
There is boundless opportunity in
this country that is neither old nor
weary nor disillusioned," he con-
cluded.
The meeting was called to order
by Mayor E. j. Kjelstrup, who then
turned it owe to the Hinsdale
group. The Rev. w. L. Bennett gave
the invocation, followed by a selec-
ton by the Glasgow Kiltie band.
superintendent Schug spoke brief
ly, while Mr.. Hillman spoke at in
tervals during the program, enliv-
ening it by some informal question:
of SelecteeS.
The Hinsdale high school sextet
sang three selections, Sea Bees"
This Is the Army and when
Go on Again." the last as a
finale with special effects. The SEX
5et is directed by Mrs. H. F.. futile
With MI. Tuttle as accompanist. It's O.,
members are Norma Seeley, Carol =
Nelson, June Claypool, Amyjean Ris- 6
ey, Jackie Jean Dartman and Helen :
:,
Community singing at the close !;
+ the program was led by L. w. y
'eibel. Army kits from the Ameri- Z
an Legion Auxiliary and service =
certificates were presented to the
raftees.
Group leader of the selectees was s.
j. Kendall, a transfer from .
S. D.. Other members of "
lie group were Leonard A. Bollin- o
er, Nashua; Dale G.. Pawlowski, :.
ansfer from Seattle: Gordon E. -
allardigham. Glasgow; Albert j. !
mestoy. Hinsdale; Kenneth NJ. Z.
ewton, Glasgow; Raymond w. 81
enson, Glasgow; Wensil w. Skol-
q, Nashua; Robert M. Fenton,
Frank E. Wells, transfer Ia
pm Billings; Douglas j. Irvine, us
nsdale; John c. Holder, Nashua; al
oger H. Butts, transfer from &C
laconda. and Kendall. Lt
In addition, members of the "
CUP selected for navy service we're ~
tomas S. Parke, Fort Peck; Ar d.
Id B. Johnson. Glasgow; John M
'dney Cole. Nashua, and William "
Ill McCarey, transfer from New "a
Stle, Wyo. Charles EScacega of ~
Iota entered the army without Hi
dough after passing his examin-
on at Butte last week.
Of the men in the quota, six were IS
.unteerS - Fenton, Benson, Cole, Wa
llandigham. Newton ard Esca- co
"a. da
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
Business WOmen's Group
Discusses RatiOnire

The Business and Professional
Women's club met Tuesday evening
at the home of Mrs. Martha
Knowles at a dinner meeting at
6 is. Miss Ella Hammerness pre-
sided in the absence of the presi-
Cert, Mrs. Mabel E. Miller. Mrs.
Gertrude Weiss had charge of the
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
Hearing to Admit
Frank Mcpherson
Will to Be March I

Hearing on a petition to probate
the will of the late Frank Nc
Pherson, old = time resident of
Nashua, has been set for March
in district court. His widow, Frances
Mcpherson, has filed the petition.
The, estate consists of real property
in Nashua and in McCone county.
Three sons and three daughters also
survive.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
Mrs. Czyzeski Hostess to
West Cabin Cub

THE Family outlook in War
time was the subject of a discus
sion led by Mrs. Florence P. Ell
lott, county home demonstration
agent, at a meeting of the West
Galpin Home Demonstration club
Wednesday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Peter Czyzeski. A luncheon
was served by the hostess. The next
meeting of the club will be with
Mrs. Nels c. Briggs, March II.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
Evangelical Lutheran Church

IMlSSouri SYNOD
The Church of the Lutheran
Hour. Services Sunday evening at
8 in Dignan hall. The public is
invited to worship with us. Luther
Hour station KGHL Billings every
Sunday morning at 9.-F. Schmidt,
pastor.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
Congregational Church

Second avenue north. across from
high school. Church school at 10.
Morning worship at II. Interesting
facts regarding the guest book.
which was installed a year ago, will
be reviewed at this service. Special
music by the choir. Pilgrim Fellow
ship choir rehearsal at 7. Adult
choir rehearsal Saturday at 7:3O.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
Item Was in Error
Concerning Party

Through error, one of the hos
tesses mentioned in a society item
last week was stated to be Mrs. H.
r. Bjorkiund. The correct name is
Mrs. j. L. Bjorstad, who was CO.
hostess with Mrs. James Lund at a
bridge party.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
New Apt Phrases

cat morning roll CALI: Here
comes Sergeant Orebaugh and his
trained seals"
Ready. Exercise! One, two, three,
four"
cat the Red Cross canteen):
Wont you have a cup of coffee?"
In the barracks: We'll, boys,
how about a little game of chance?"
Put all the rest in your C. bag"
(After h%unting): How many rab-
bits did 1 get today?"
The medical corps wishes to con-
graduate Private First Glass Jim
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
Christian Science Society

Services in Masonic hall, Second
avenue south and Seventh street,
Sunday at II. Subject of the lesson
sermon, Mind" The public is or
daily invited to attend.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
Glasgow Gospel Tabernacle

IASSembIy OF GOd)
Sunday school at 10. Adult lesson
subject: abraham and Lot" Gen
esis 1919. Morning worship at II.
Evangelistic service at 7:45. Prayer
meeting Tuesday at 7:45. Christ's
Ambassadors meeting Thursday at
8. Wheeler Bible Glass and Chill
dren's Christian club Friday at 7
in the school at Wheeler. - Paul
Williscroft, pastor.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
st Matthew's Episcopal Church

SeptuageSima Sunday, Feb. 81.
Church school at 10. a. m. Evening
prayer and sermon at 5. The Rev.
Frank Squires, priest-in-charge, will
officiate at the service and will de-
liver the sermon.
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st. RaphaePs Church

Every Sunday: Masses at Glas-
gov at 8 and 10, and masses at Fort
Peck at 8. Week days: Masses every
day at 7:30.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
Methodist Church

Church school at 10. Bible class
for older folk. Morning worship at
II. Youth Fellowship with pot-luck
supper at $50. Juniors on Monday
afternoon.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
First Evangelical Lutheran Church

Sunday school at GAS. Bible
classes at GAS. Worship at 7. Lu-
Their league at 7. Junior Luther
league Monday at 7. Choir Thurs
day at 7:30.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
Social and Club News
of the Glasgow Section

program and gave a talk on Point
Rationing." She was assisted by
Mrs. Fern Shepherd, who read a
paper on nutrition phases of point
rationing, which was prepared by
Mrs. Florence P. Elliott, who was
unable to be present at the meeting.
Miss Lucille Arnold discussed the
contents of rationing book No. 2.
Miss Ruth E. Thomas won the cut
prize.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1943-02-18
Hurd-ROlfe


MI. and Mrs. w. w. Hurd of
Glasgow have announced the mar
riage of their daughter, Miss Hado
Hurd, to Serg. Ward Archer Rolfe
at Yuma, Ariz.. Feb. 9.
Sergeant and Mrs. Rolfe are now
at home at Brawley, Calf, where
Sergeant Rolfe is provost marshal
with the United States marine
corps.
Miss Hurd, who IS a native of
Glasgow, has been engaged in con-
cert and stage work for some years
after study as a pupil of Mario
Gurci in New York City.
Sergeant Rolfe's home is in
Rochester, N. Y. He has had an
active career with the marines
since the first World war, in which
he was cited for gallantry at Bel
leau Wood. where he was wounded.
Medals he has won include the
Victory, Purple Heart. Second
Nicaraguan Campaign and Yangtze
Service.
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Christian Church

Sunday school communion service
at 10. Fern Russell, superintend-
ent.