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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27

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The following boys, who have
reported to the local draft board
have been honorab1y,, discharged
from the army and navy during
the past week: I'd
ARMY: :tyssk-e
West jefferson: Claude H. Nc
:, Neill, Joe H. Williams, Willard
j, May. zee.
Trade, Tenn = Mgarl = Reark.
Apple Grove; .ic7 er r1e Ben
nett. - l,.m
Marrensville: Joe il n T.. Miller.
crezton: Glenn I, q Brown = r.. Will
Fleetwood: Charles B. Keller.
Ball: Wiley v. Ham, Ray R
Ham. ''.' @''~
Todd: James r: Worley, BUR-
M. Grlbb. - @'....'
Whitetop, Va Worth T. Stamp
= er.
Silas Creek: -Bynam T. Faw.
Grayson: Joseph l.. Greer.
Lansing: Claude E. Eldreth.
Grassy Creek: Doras c. Wad-
dell.
Othello: Cleveland w. Phillips
John w. Croson.
EBrownwood: Roland D. Greer.
cCrumpler: Roy c. Huffman,
Fitzhugh J. Hash.
Wagner: Freel E. Bare, Val G.
Sheets.
Clifton: Roger c. Roland, James
L. Mitchell.
Tuckerdale: Paul w. Davis.
Sly: Albert A. Calhoun.
jefferson: Leonard J. Severt.
NAVY:
Jefferson: Bruce D. MulliS.
Lansing: Hunter ]. Stansberry.
Laurel Springs: Richard F.
Sheets.
Todd: Gilmer L. BledSoe.
Fleetwood: Robert H.. Spauld-
ing.
aOthello: Charles E. Parsons.
MARINE CORPS:
Fleetwood: William S. Miller.
ARMY:
Crumpler: William E. Hurley.
CreSton: Ernest H. Anderson,
James K. Jones.
Ashland: Frederick L. Stuart.
Todd: Mack A. Trivette, Argyll
E. Sells.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27

Husk: Lester S. Weaver.
Jefferson: Roger L. Eller, Mill
j. Miller, Leonard ]. Severt, Edo
A. Grimes (colored).
Tuckerdale: Ronda Powers
Paul w. Davis.
Sly: Albert A. Calhoun.
Glendale Springs: Leonard w
Bare, Herman Caudill, Edison
Wingler.~
Smethport:- Vernon R. Lyall.
Mouth of Wilson, Va: Lester V
Arnold.
WagonsE Bower r. Oliver
James R. Long.
Trade, Tenn: Ray Knight, &C.
Gil w. Snyder.
West Jefferson: Darwin H
Walker, Quincy C. Woodie, Glenr
S. Riddle.
Bina: Jones E. McNeill.
Othello: William D. Miller.
Milan: Robert Osborne.
+ Clifton: Walter F. Jones, Roger
c. Roland, Joseph c. Richardson
Clyce B. Hartsoe.
Warrensville: Aldon J. Turner
Walter D. Turnmire.
Sturgills: Fred L. Spencer.
Lansing: James H. Jones.
NAVY:
Crumpler: Andrew Mcmillan
(colored), John R. Rash.
Todd: Charles S. Wilcox.
Othello: Charles E. Parsons, Jr
Jefferson: Lloyd T. Goodman.
Bina: Vaughn Felix Howell.
Creston: Charles D. Lewis.
Ashland: TiveS S. Osborne.
Warrensville: Bryant c. Hun
ter.
Smethport: Gene L. Salsbery.
Apple Grove: William L. FL
dreth.
West Jefferson: Joseph M
GRAPHICAL.
Lansing: Alfred L. Worley.
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HEAVY ST EFT AND
SNOW IN COUNTY
CONTINUED from Page II

Continued from Page II
particularly happy Christmas be-
cause their fathers were home for
the first time in two or even three
years.
A number of special Christmas
church services were curtailed
because of tho weather and sick
ness, but Others were held with
GOOD attendance.
Because it was the first noaca-
time Christmas in five years, for
most people here, as we'll as else
where, it was a happy one.
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JOHNSON RESIGNS
FROM CHEESE PLANT
Continued from Page y

Continued from Page u
have received and we hope that
you people will continue to give
this type of cooperation to the
new management. Kraft has big
ger and better plans than ever,
ahead" Mr.. johnson said. 1T has
been a real inspiration to watch
the progress in dairy farming in
this section and I see no reason
why it should not continue to de-
velop and expand. We are happy
to have had a small part in this
as well as any other movements
for progress in which we have
had the opportunity to work
WITH" he added.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27
Annual Party Is
Given By Rotary
Club Thursday
Approximately Seventy-five
Present For Delightful
Meal And Program

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of the Jeffersons Rotary Club was
held last Thursday evening at the
community building here. At this
time, the Rotaryanns were the
honored guests.
Amid colorful Christmas dec
orations, approximately seventy
five Rotarians, Rotaryanns and
other guests enjoyed a delicious
meal, afterwhich a timely and
unique program was presented.
Sharpe S. Shoemaker, president
of the club, was master of cere-
monies. Immediately following
the meal, the Rotarians sang a
, welcoming song to the Rotaryanns
which was followed by the entire
assembly singing Christmas car
OILS. Following the carols, uni
que contest was held with Mr..
Levern Johnson in charge. Mrs.
Jim Story, Mrs. John Jordan and
Mrs. Dean Jones were the win
ners of the contest.
The Rev. John S. Jordan then
presented the ever-popular "How
Come Christmas" With his face
black, his Negro gestures and
accents, Mr.. Jordan's presentation
was splendid.
Following this, Christmas gifts
to all present were presented. A
large, beautifully decorated tree
stood in one corner of the build
ing and beneath it were piled at
tractively wrapped gifts. The
Rotary members and Rotaryanns
drew names and exchanged gifts.
After the gifts had been present.
ed, the attention of those present
was turned to a large American
flag at one end of the building.
A fan had been placed beside the
flag to give it the waving effect.
All lights were cut out with the
exception of a spot light on the
flag and as Jim Story started
God Bless America" on the
piano, John Hardin, Navy; Harold
Long, Marines; and Joe Worth,
Army, stood at full attention in
dress uniforms before the flag,
as the group sang the ever-popu-
lar God Bless America" When
this was completed, welcoming
was given to the men in service
from Ashe county. The spotlight
was then focused on brilliantly
lighted star in a corner of the
room, as Silent Night, Holy
Night" was sung. This was in
deed an impressive scene, long to
be remembered by all those pres
ent
During the program, Mr.. Ira T.
Johnston gave farewell toast to
Levern Johnson and family, who
expect to leave soon for Pulaski,
Tenn. He complimented Mr..
Johnson on the fine work he has
done in Ashe county in many
different fields. He stated that
the entire family would be sor01v
missed in both church and civic
organizations. This feeling was
evidenced by the number of sad
expressions and fearful eyes of
those present.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Bradshaw
and Mr.. and Mrs. Couch Brown,
who will replace Mr.. Johnson
with the Kraft company here,
were introduced, as were other
guests.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27
TWO ASHE MEN OPEN
BUSINESS IN MARYLAND

". M. (Buck) Hash and Claude
M. Blevins have opened a clean
ing plant in Baltimore, Md. They
opened three weeks ago and state
that business is very good. They
have made many friends since
going into the cleaning business,
people from Baltimore report
They were formerly connected
with the Ideal Laundry in West
jefferson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27
MRS. PAYNE PASSES
IN ALBION, N. Y

Mrs. James Harvey Payne, Sir,
of Albion, New York, mother of
Harvey Payne, passed away on
Christmas Day at $3.50 o'clock.
Funeral service was held Thurs
day morning in Albion. The body
will be moved to Wilmington for
burial on Monday.
In addition to her son, Harvey,
she is survived by two other sons;
Charles and Walter Payne; one
sister and one brother, all of New
York.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27
HAMILTON HELD FOR
LARCENY AND ASSAULT

Robert Hamilton (col.) is now
being held in the Ashe county
Jail, charged with assault and lar
ceny in connection with his ia
Their, awaiting trial. At prelim-
mary hearing held last week, he
was bound over to superior court
and placed in Jail when he failed
to make bond. He was recently
brought back from Atlanta by
Chief Deputy Carl B. GRAPHICAL.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27

The progress and peace of the
world will be stimulated nightly
if we demonstrate that an econ
omy of abundance is not idealis-
tic dreaming, but a practical,
workable, common-sense way Of
doing things :. Secretary of Ag-
riculture Anderson.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27
COUNTY rs STILL
SHORT OF E. BONDS
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NCOntlnued from Page
Leinbach, State Chairman of the
War Finance Committee, G.
c. Hunter, State ABA Victory
Loan Chairman, and with many
banks throughout the State who
have already announced that they
will have E Bond Bank day on
December %, Governor r. Gregg
Cherry, Honorable Chairman of
the State War Finance Commit
tee, has proclaimed Friday, Dec
28, Victory Loan E Bond bank
day.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27

Walter Combs, who has been
in action in the Pacific for several
months, has received his honor
able discharge and returned
home. He will spend a short
time here before returning to his
former work in Baltimore.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27
Classified Ads

LOST-One truck canvas on
Wednesday, Dec. 10, between the
mill at West Jefferson and Dona-
ton. Finder please notify Byard.
Houck, West Jefferson. 12-27-ffd
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27

Cotton yields in Cabarrus,
Mecklenburg, Iredell, Cleveland,
and Rutherford counties are es-
pecially good this year, says Dan
Holler, of State College.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27

FOR SALE-A pair of two
year-old mules, weight 1900 lbs.
Will trade for cattle Or work
horses. See E. w. Miller, w. JEFF
ferson, N. c., one mile from the
high school.
l2-27-2tpd.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27

tobacco from. 500 pounds per
acre up to 4,7o2 pounds @ ? two.
acre field.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27

In ten years Hugh Vaughn of
Orange county raised his yield of
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27

Creek, is expected home in the
near future. He is now in Japan.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27

Sgt. Jewel C. Hart, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred c. Hart, of Nathan's
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27

IA lisG 10 Feed, Lodging,
@has ~ ass1teai eass
-s
1a)-Plus 20 Increase for
; Service Overseass (b)-Plus
. :So& If Member Of Flying
Crews, Parachutist, etc. (c)
-Pfus So Increase in Pay
Tor Each 3Years Of Service:
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-12-27
MONTHLY
WgYIR gA HMT

INCOME after:
20 Yo0ps' 20 Years'
Service Service
Evening star., 1945-11-09
New Report on Bakery.
To Be Filed by Rutland

DR.. George C. Ruhland, District
health officer, said today he will
send another memorandum to the
Commissioners regarding the Con-
necticut Pie Co. case. He had no
comment on personal inspection
yesterday of the closed bakery at
Wisconsin avenue and o street NV.
Dr.. Ruhland was asked for an ad-
ditional report by the Commission
ers to explain why Federal pure
food and drug inspectors could
close the bakery, after 43 persons
complained that the bakery's cream
pie had made them i'll, and the Dis
trict Health Department was unable
to act.
Arguments for a preliminary in
junction are scheduled in District
Court Tuesday. Justice Henry
Schweinhaut issued temporary re-
straining order closing the place last
week.
Representatives of the Bakers
Union, Local 1118 (AFL) called on
Commissioner John Russell Young
yesterday to ask his help in reopen
ing the bakery and getting their
members back to work The union
business agent. Charles B. Nc
Closkey, said the closed bakery
normally makes so per cent of the
city's restaurant pies. The shut
down opens the Washington market
to pies made beyond the authority
of District health inspectors, Mr..
McCloskey said.
Evening star., 1945-11-09
4-Day Bridge tourney
Opens Here Tonight

A four-day contract bridge tour
nafnent for District championship
titles will start tonight at the
shoreham Hotel. It is the 18th
annual affair of its kind.
Miss Mabel Tobin Of Washington
and Mrs. ]. E. Folline OF Richmond
Va, will defend the Columbia
Trophy for women's pairs at $3.50
pm. A. I. Westrich. who was to
have defended the Presidents Cup
for mems doubles tonight with his
partner, II. r. King, suffered head
and hand injuries in an automobile
accident late yesterday and the pair
will default.
Toniorrow's play for the Capital
cup for mixed pairs will be in two
sessions beginning at 2::30 and at
$40 pm. The cup will be defended
by Mr.. and Mrs. James H Lemon.
The play Sunday and Monday will
start at ] and 6 pm. Sunday play
will be for the open pair champion
ship woodward cup defended by
Mr.. and Mrs. E. S. Harlow OF Airing
ton. Mondays play will be for the
team of four championship. the
Eynon bowl.
Al Sobel of New York and Paul
e. Golden of Washington will con-
duct the tournament. Master points
In the American Bridge League will
be awarded in all events. DR.. w. H
Gorton Is chairman of the tourna-
ment committee, assisted by DR.. Neil
j. McHugh, Perne Henninger and
william Cheeks.
Evening star., 1945-11-09
Italian Editor Sees
Monarchy's Demise


The italian monarchy has little
chance of survival, In the opinion
Of Leo Valiant, member Of the For
eign Relations Committee of the
italian Provisional Parliament.
Mr.. Valiant, an editor, who spent
six Of his 81 years In prison for anti
Fascist activities, is conferring with
State Department officials on re-
newing Italian trade with this coun-
try. After a meeting with Under
secretary Of State Acheson yester-
day, Mr.. Valiant told a press con-
ference that, with five of Italy,s
political parties fayoring a republic
and the sixth, the Liberal party, split
on continuation Of the monarchy,
he saw little chance for the House
of Savoy.
Mr.. Valiant landed in September,
Evening star., 1945-11-09
Patrick J. Ford Dies;
Formerly of Wushinoton

Patrick j. Ford, 81, formerly of
Washington. died October 20 in
Rockland, Mass, where he had lived
for 38 years. Burial was in Rock
land. He was the son of the late
Thomas M. and Mary A. Ford of
Washington. Before moving to
Rockland. he worked for Woodward
& Lothrop and later had charge Of
Holy Rood Cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Law
renee T. and Robert G. Ford and
a daughter, Mrs. Wilmer Anderson
of Rockland; another daughter
Miss Virginia A. Ford of Fort
Devens, Mass: three sisters, Miss
Mary Ford, Miss Margaret Ford and
Miss Bertha Ford, all of Washing
ton, and three grandchildren.
Evening star., 1945-11-09

lS43, with the first Allied troops at
Salerno, made his way through the
German lines and took a leading
part of the Partisan movement In
Rome in the following month, ac-
cording to ~ biographical sketch
furnished by the Union for Demo-
cratic Action, which arranged the
conference.
The editor said the Action party,
Of which he is a member. Is the
strongest, the Catholic party Sec
ond, and the Communist third. But
as there have been no elections, he
said, relative political strength could
Evening star., 1945-11-09

Massachusetts avenue Sc, accord
ing to August e. Mascara, director
OF the musical department.
Mr.. Mascara requested citizens to
donate musical instruments OF all
kinds. Music is attracting much at
tention at the club, with five in
Evening star., 1945-11-09

be gauged only BY circulations Of
party newspapers.
He said Mr.. Achesoa had told him
the United States wants Italy to re-
sumo private trade now, and that
he hoped for some interim agree
ment that would allow this.
Evening star., 1945-11-09

You don't have to be flnancier
to be an investor. The money you
put into Victory Loan Bonds classi-
] fies you as . blue chip" investor.
Evening star., 1945-11-09
Chest Cold Misery
Relieved by Moist Heat
of ANTIPhLOGISTINE

SIMPLE ANTYpHrucTsTiNE Tl1. H:fs Fl
CHEST COLD poultics relieves cough,
cnnr runoar tishtnsss Of cheat, muscle
DUNE ihHoAt soreness due to chsst
BRONCHIAL cold, bronchial irrit alton
,no,yar,on and simple sors throat.
.,,r IN" Apply ANTIPHLoCIS-
SIMPLE TINE poultics just hot
SppAiN RptI1SE enough to be comfort
~ s.,'ns,r. able-thsn feel the m 1oist
JUNE moSelIS heat 70 right to work on
BQnS that cough, tightnsss Of
chest, muscle soreness.
Does rood, feels good for several hours.
The moist heat of an ANTlPHLoGiSTlNE
poultice also relieves pain reduces
swelling, lin,bsrs up stiff aching muscles
due to simple boil, sprain, bruiss, similar
injury or condition. Get ANTIPHLOCiS-
TINE (Aunty Flo) In tube or can at ANY
drug store NOW.
Evening star., 1945-11-09
Boys Club Organizing
Symphony Orchestra

A symphony orchestra is NOW be-
ing organized at the Boys Club Of
Washington. Seventeenth street and
Evening star., 1945-11-09

structors teaching the pupils, ac-
eording to Mr.. Mascara.
Evening star., 1945-04-08

Alison went into the ward and walked
softly behind screen. Why, he's just baby,
she thought, and her heart turned over.
The boys eyes were closed. He had sum
burned thatch of hair, and across the bridge
of his nose a peppering of golden freckles
showed through his faded TAM He opened his
eyes and said shyly, Hello, nurse"
"Hello,' said Alison. Il came to visit with
you awhile - if you'd like me to. Is there
anything can do for you?"
The Doctor was going to send wire for
me. It's mighty important. l don't reckon
he'd forget it, would he?"
Aison's throat closed. but she swallowed
resolutely. mo, he won't forget"
That's good" said the boy.
1T was to your girl, wasn't it," Alison
forced herself to speak casually, as if the boy
we're lying there safely. surely awaiting this
reunion You must think lot of her.
Gee! III say!'
Tell me about her. Is she pretty?"
why, ma'am, she's the most beautiful
girl in the world" the boy said simply.
DO you come from Texas, too?"
mo ma'am. I'm from Tennessee - up in
the mountains"
OH said Alison so am l! How long
have you known your girl?"
"A little over year.
Alison looked puzzled. But haven't you
been overseas more than year,"
Evening star., 1945-04-08

Yes ma am You see, it's - it's like she
says i it's purely romance. She was a
friend of my buddy's. Not his girl, just
friend. And when he got his, wrote to his
friends like he asked me to. And she wrote
back. And we kept on writing. And by and by
we both knew we was in love-
"You mean you haven't ever seen herr"
Alison asked incredulously.
"Not rightly, you might say. But I've got
her picture I'll show it to you.''
Let me get it." said Alison quickly.
Its under my pillow. That's where
always keep it, - he gave her wry game
grin - when H. have pillow
ALISON drew out the photograph - and
caught her breath. She felt the boys eyes
hard upon her. why, she's lovely" she said
warmly, after moment. You're right, she
probably is the most beautiful girl in the
world
See what she wrote on it."
Alison raised the photograph. ITO John,
with all my love. Beulah," she read.
Suddenly the boys eyes were bleak. Look,
nurse, it takes an awful long time to get here
from Texas. don't it? think - think I'd
rather know now. If I'm going to hold out
that long, mean"
Alisons thoughts were in a turmoil Oh,
poor kid! Poor little kid! her heart pounded.
Continued on page II
Evening star., 1945-04-08
Stand-ln For Love BY ELLEN sAr1
Nhuirud by Lonnis Bee

done, to force out of their minds memory
Of agony.
Alison just didn't see how she could pos
sibly harden herself like that. But she simply
couldn't fail. because she knew she was need
ed. She paused before her mirror and thrust
out her soft little chin pugnaciously.
Well, if she had to do it, she ,Uould. After
all. the Thayers we're fighting stock.
In the months that followed, she learned
Her back no longer ached as if it would break
in two. Her feet were just feet, and not throb-
bing balls of fire. And her heart did not break
with agonized sympathy - at least not all
the time.
AND she was happy, strangely enough.
Alison always firmly added those words
strangely enough" to herself, for wild horses
couldn't have dragged from her the admission
that the cause of her happiness was DR..
Hugh O'Neill.
Of course Dr. O'Neill didn't know that
Alison existed as a personal woman. And
why should he? But he did know her as a cog
in the machine. Sometimes he asked to have
lade. Sometimes they worked together on
a case.
And once she had been unable to restrain
herself Dr. O'Neill had looked 50 followed
with fatigue. Though it was against all rules,
Alison had marched down to the kitchen and
got cup of coffee and made him sit down and
drink it. Afterward, she'd been Mortified at
herself, but he had been very kind and said
it was just what he needed
Alison was grateful, this wintry afternoon,
for half hours respite. The day had been
hectic. She sat by window and stared down
into the big court back of the hospital. Snow
whirled and beat against the pane. expect
it'll turn into seet by the time l get off,
she thought, and looked at her watch. In five
minutes she must go on duty.
A nurse put her head into the room, said
"Thayer. Dr. ONeil wants you in Ward B."
and popped out again.
Alison jumped to her feet.
Dr. O'Neill stood at the door to the ward.
Thank you. Miss Thayer," he said pleas
antly. I've kid here who needs you
Alison said, Eyes, Doctor"
''HE JUST came in. Been in hospital for
months overseas. don't know how he lived
through the trip. Trouble is. -. DR.. O'Neill's
bright blue eyes were oddly vulnerable, Hes
just been holding on until he can see his girl.
He knows he's got to 60, and it's all right with
him if he can just see his girl first"
"Ohr said Alison softly. HAS she been
sent for?"
DR.. O'Neill shook his head 'She lives in
some god-forsaken little town in Texas.
Couldn't possibly get here in time. He doesn't
know that of course. Let him talk about her,
will you? 1t seems to ease him. and nothing
Evening star., 1945-04-08

TIME day that Alison Thayer became Gray
i Lady was day that definitely sliced her
life in half
But she was aware of a sense of triumph
when she brought her news home to the apart
ment on West Tenth Street where she had
lived with her mother since they'd come up
north from Memphis five years before. For
when she had asked to join the Gray Ladies,
that hardworking. littlesung band who VOL
unteer to run errands and write letters and
cheer up soldiers - and wind up by doing
anything they can to save the time of the
professional nurses - she hadn't known it
would involve stiff course of instructions
followed by loathesome examinations.
Bruce, her favorite brother, was home on
a visit "A Gray Lady, eh?' he said affec-
tionately. That name just suits you. Sis.
why, Bruce Carter Thayer!' their mother
exclaimed How dare you say such thing!'
Alison didn't even vince, She had been the
plain one in frily family for twenty seven
years and was used to it.
cray" Mrs. Thayer made dramatic ges-
ture with her tiny hand, as if picking up
dead mouse and casting it out of the window.
mo pretty girl wants to be called gray!
Apologize to your sister, Bruce, this Instant!
"Oh rats" said Alison, and she and her
brother exchanged grin of comfortable
solidarity.
NEVERTHELESS, later that evening 6he Won
dered what there was about her that made
Bruce, who loved her devotedly, think of her
as gray" She wasn't really so plain; or
wouldn't have seemed so if the rest of the
family hadn't been so excessively handsome.
Alison was very small, but her figure was
good She had the Thayer nose, which was
proud Bourbon beak whitfield down and
feminized 50 it sat we'll in Alison's little oval
face. Her skin was clear and fine grained,
and her fair hair curled, But she wds just
touch on the florid side. breath of henna
rinse, hint of mascara and the right shade
of face powder would have settled this, but
Alison didn't know it.
1t wasn't her painness that was making
her pace up and down her bedroom 1t was
what she had got into with this Gray Lady
business. Mama had always opposed it; had
said that Alison just wasn't fitted to do it;
Alison, 50 tender hearted that she fed even
the city sparrows and worried about them
when those awful cold No'then SHOWS came!
And today her class had been given grim
warning They would have to harden them
selves, they we're told. to seeing pain, suffer-
ing and death. They would have to learn to
do what doctors and nurses did; when all that
could possibly be done for patient had been