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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-20
.u.pTER TWENTY EIGHT

rHAPlGS
", yorah and Greg! Norah and
cree!
.i;n ii[' and again through Calls
'Ss ad That was the way it.
nilld nannld have been from the first.
SSlarah Sllurh was right for Greg! Nor
Nol " was w. the sort of wife Greg
al aided, Not Gail. Norah would
ns'h another Kate, loyal, faithful,
ts.s W working, happy of heart
nsln waiter how difficult the 60
~ nv Greg would be another
rr1sS.r1es, r1S and the four would live
.'Ir .;etlv and peacefully. She,
ea eaI was the interloper and
INST 60 away.
She had slid down on the floor
san @ her knees refused to sup
S. .rt her. She huddled beside
..s gS,' bed, her white face hidden
,.,r .s.inst the white cotton spread.
sSs was like a desperately
's,ro,nded 'ro animal, alone in the
ssrkness. nursing its hurts in
s1s .snce and loneliness.
after a little-or it may have
,.sn a long time, she had no
Wv Wv. Of knowing - her dazed
,;nd wiz, began to clear. There
m.s ,,r of course, no question Of
.s ,seking solution to her pres
w, .nt predicament. There was
onIv 'n one solution possible: that
sbe 60 away as quickly as she
con1d That she never see any
n these people again: her faith
" whom she loved so deeply;
Kate. so good and kind and
marmhearted; Norah Her
heart twisted with pain at the
+sought of Norah, but Norah
WAS her friend. Of Greg she
dared not let herself think.
She must go away, back into
thp world she had known, a
world Of beauty and luxury and
comfort on the surface; but a
world Of insecurity and uneasi-
ness and small snubs and larg-
er sights that she dared not
resist or defy.
She got up painfully and lit
The lamp on the table. She
brought her luggage from the
capacious closet and opened the
various bags about the room.
And suddenly, she was very
still. her eyes wide. A thought
had swept over her, a thought
that she believed she had dis
carded forever before slle had
come to Twin Oaks; a solution
! to her problem that would have
been impossible to the Gail who
had come here early ir the
spring. She was no longer that
sirl; she had learned q little
about standing on her feet, a
snail taste of independence. To
% TO the Dillinghasts they
would welcome her, she knew,
and she would be caught up
once more in the old. well-pad-
dei, comfortable world of their
A-ends-would be easy; yet it
would solve nothing.
But if she went away on her
Mn and found a job and learn
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-20
BRUNSWICK MAY
CIVE-UP OIL
Once Discovered, Black
Gold Becomes Highly
Guarded Secret

SOUTHPORT, Sept. 10. - A
former oil company employee,
engaged in the search for new
oil fields in both the United
States and South America, said
today that the contemplated drill
ing in Brunswick county might
reveal oil and it might not. "If
they do find oil it may be sew
eral years before the public
learns anything about it"
When oil is discovered in a
new area the discovery becomes
a tightly guarded secret. The
only thing that will move the
discoverers to develop new areas
is exhaustion of their existing
sources of supply. That or the
fact that competiting oil com
panies learn of the discoveries
and begin nearby development
of their own that will drain from
the original findings.
The leases that are said to ap-
ply to Brunswick county call
for five years of all oil drilling
rights, with privileges of renew
ing, on tracts of land aggregating
many thousands of acres.
The drilling of at least one
4, 4,O0O-foot we'll is to start before
the end of the year. The location
of this well is still a secret, but
it is assumed that it will be some
where near the coast.
The land is owned by one of
the several big pulpwood or pa
per companies operating in
Brunswick county. This COM
pany's land-holdings practically
all lie within about Is miles of
the coast.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-20
Negro Gets Suspended
Term On Assault Charge

Recorder H. Winfield Smith
Friday suspended sentence OF
so days on the county farm M 1or
Laurence Brown, Negro, S2o
Queen street, guilty of assault
with a deadly weapon on fe-
male, and placed Brown on good
behavior for two years upon pay
ment of costs. Z.
James N. Davis, Negro, 715 N.
Sixth street, was fined $50 and
costs for carrying a concealed
weapon, and Sylvester Benton,
is IL Princess street, paid $40
and costs on similar charge.
David Sanders, Charles Meyers,
Henry Williams, Leona Standley,
Margaret Johnson, and Edna
Fennell, Negroes, drew suspend
ed sentences of six months on the
county farm and were placed on
good behavior for two years al
ter they all pleaded guilty to
charges of fornication and adult
cry.
Found guilty of an assault
charge, Thomas Williams, III
Harnett street, also drew a sus-
pended sentence of four months
on the county farm and was plac-
ed on good behavior for TWO
years. .:,
Six cases were continued until
September 20 or 70.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-20

oAlo IileIe was no neSlratiOn I'M
the way she slid out OF bed
and began to dress. She put on
a dark tailored frock and a
small, trig hat, clothes suitable
for travelling. She looked into
her purse and counted the mon
ey that was there, and for a
moment she looked frightened.
But she pulled her courage
about her like a cloak, along
with the tattered remnants of
her pride. and thrust out her
chin.
The others were at breakfast
when she came into tiae dining
room, and the bright smiles
with which they looked up to
greet her faded as they took
in her slender, dark artness,
obviously ready for travel.
"Mceaing ALL" she greeted
them with a pretense Of gaiety
that seemed to be quite con-
vincing.
"Well, well, what's all this?"
demanded Charles, and as she
sought to pass him to go around
the table to her place, he
caught her and drew her down
to kiss her cheek lightly. "You
look like a stranger
"Going places, Gail?" de-
manded Norah eagerly.
For just a moment Greg and
Gail looked at each other. She
knew he had said nothing to the
others about last nights ugly
scene. He could not, without ex-
planning the reason for 1.-THE
letter and the "silly bills" Gail
had counted on this and care
fully prepared her story, and
was grateful that she could de-
liver it without fear of any por-
test from Greg.
She took her place and looked
at them, widening her eyes a
little.
"Oh, didn't Greg tell you last
night?" she asked, ard caught
Greg's eyes upon her, instantly
suspicious, instantly wary.
"Greg told us you had head
ache and that you didn't want
any dinner,'' answered Norah,
puzzled.
"But not the reason for the
headache?" Gail asked, and
saw the suspicion deepen in
Greg's eyes. "Well, Greg. I sup
pose they may as we'll know,
now that we've discovered the
truth. I'm afraid it's going to
be a shock, but''-she lifted her
shoulders in a little shrug and
finished carelessly - "you see,
Greg and I have discovered
that we were-mistakcn."
She could have cried out as
the suspicion lessened little in
Greg's eyes. Had he really be-
lieved she could be low enough
to tell them about LISA? The
hurt of that stiffened her 4 little
so tht she was able to lift her
orange juice and sip it without
a betraying tremble of her hand
that held the glass.
Charles frowned and exchang-
ed startled glance with Kate.
"Mistaken, chick? About
what?"
"About the way we feel about
each other, Of course, darling. "
said Gail in a bright, brittle
voice that she hoped desperate
ly would pass for gaiety. Its
as we'll we found it out now:
don't you think? mean-well,
it would have been tragic if we
had waited until we were-m-
m-married-" She had to SET
her teeth hard for a moment
and her voice died.
(T0 Be Continued)
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-20
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h raas

ed to earn her own living, she
would be free, as she had never
been before in her life:
Amazed by the decislveness
OF the thought, she stood very
still, turning it over in her
mind. There was nothing she
could do to help LISA meet
those "silly bills" She thought
maybe that might be just as
we'll. After all, it was time that
Llssa learned she must face up
to facts, and not be protected
and shielded; and whatever
happened, there was nothing at
all that Gail could do. If the
shops sued Lissa, she would
simply have to do the best she
could; Gail, from here on out
would be on her own and she
would have a difficult enough
time of it without feeling wor.
ried and responsible for Lissa
Oddly enough, she felt a new
strength and a new ease that
was very close to composure
born, perhaps, of her mental
exhaustion after the stress OF
this crowded evening. She was
on her own; it was up to her
to do the best she could, and
so must it be for Lissa.
Swiftly, then, she began to
pack, putting in one large suit.
case the simple, practical
clothes suitable for business
girl; into the others the frivo.
lous, extravagant trifles, the
formal frocks, the house coats
and negligees and cobweb5y lin.
gerie that LISA had felt were
"the barest necessities" for
Gail in that other world that
now seemed so utterly remote
She was too absorbed in what
she was doing to be aware thai
no one had summoned her tc
supper; they seemed complete
ly oblivious of her, and her
mouth frightened a little as she
heard the others come upstairs
and go their separate ways. But
at last Norah came and knock
ed lightly and called softly
Gail, are you asleep?"
Gail stiffened and stood still.
for moment, before she made
herself say quietly, "Just
about
"Greg said you had head.
ache and we mustn't disturb
you," explained Norah softly
"But I was worried about you
Wouldn't you like something te
eat?"
Calls mouth thinned little
and there was bitterness in her
eyes. So Greg had explained te
them that she had a headache
so they wouldn't disturb her
had he? She knew he hadn't
told them the reason for that
headache; he could not. without
revealing the truth about
Lissa's letter. And that, o1
course, would be the last thing
in the world he would do.
Call" Norah's voice insist
ed.
"No, thanks, I don't want
anything to eat," said Cal
curtly. II just want to be let
alone"
There was a short silence and
then Norah said quietly, "Okay,
then. Sorry I bothered you."
Gail heard Norah's door open
and close. And then silence en-
folded the big old house. and
Gail went quietly on with her
packing, her hands trembling E
little, but her eyes quite dry
and her mouth firm.
She slept little. The sound o1
the others going down to begir
their morning tasks awoke her
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-20

DDT sprayed on dogs and other
pets helps reduce the chances of
annoyance and infection from
fleas, ticks, flies or mosquitoes
Many of the Russian and
Scandinavian merchant vessels
are said to employ women as
part of the crew.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-09-20

Some beetles protect them
selves from enemies in the man.
ner of skunks: the emission OF
evil.smelling or distasteful Sc
cretions; others merely by a re-
pellant appearance. =
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
c. E. Fisher Company

G. E. Fisher and Co, located in
McConnelsville, offers the people
twenty-four hour ambulance serv-
ice. They have the latest of auto
equipment and are prepared to keep
their place right abreast of the
times. Offer their Chapel which is
splendidly equipped
They have been successful in the
conduct Of this business by reason
of the fact that they offer a most
complete service and keep the place
right up-to- to-the-minute.
The day when it was necessary
to have an undertaken at every cross
roads has passed. In place of this
we have establishments that are
thoroughly equipped and ones that
offer the highest type of service and
consideration.
They specialize in a very complete
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
Ideal Gas & Electric Company

Electricity is no longer a conve-
nience but is also necessity in the
modern household and this estab-
lishment has provided large stock
of modern gas, electric merchandise
from which to choose including
modern appliances which are de-
signed not only to tighten the work
but also to lessen the cost and turn
housekeeping from an unpleasant
job into an attractive task. There is
no modern electrical convenience or
necessity that they will fail to pro-
vide for you and a visit to this
electrical merchandising department
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
BarneSville, Ohio

anteed quality of tires and tubes
and requisite accessories.
AS every age has its problems so
it must have its leaders, and the
essential quality of the leader is his
ability to sense the needs of his
generation and to supply them.
This is the greatest of all indus
trial ages. 1t demands are along
industrial lines but in all essentials
they call for the same qualities of
leadership-the spirit of the pioneer
who sees ahead of his time and has
courage to lead the way.
g We are pleased to compliment
Parsons Filling Station, corner West
Main and Gardner, GAINESVILLE, Ohio
(phone 9515) upon the sterling quail
ity of the product they have seen
fit to supply the public.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
Malta, Ohio

would please all.
Brown-Manley Co., is well known
in connection with the manufacture
of these high grade plows. We call
your special attention to the better
quality of products which this COM
pany makes.
Then, too, it behooves us to use
and boost for home products and
this is another reason for the popu-.
larity of their products throughout
this vicinity.
We deem it most fitting and pro-
per that we make special mention
of this concern. We want to aid you
in appreciating what an important
part it plays in the industrial life
of the community. The civic pride in
the home community should urge
you always to use these home pro-
ducts and boost this important en-
terprise.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
Roper Manufacturing Company

There is no one industry more
worthy of extended mention in this
review than this we'll known in
stitution. Under the direction of
men thoroughly conversant with
every feature of the business, it is
not strange that it has become one
of the most important industrial as
sets of the community.
This is the day and age when
the public demands not only mag
unanimous service, but the best quail
ity at reasonable price. Thorough
ly conversant with the conditions of
the county and with wide expert
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
WOodSfieId, Ohio

of parts, repairs and supplies. And
let us remark here that this firm
is just about headquarters in these
parts for supplies and whatever you
may need in these lines, ask your
local dealer. They are always will
ing and anxious to give informa-
ton.
The Western Auto Store, on the
public square, Woodsfield, Ohio,
carries complete line of home and
electric appliances, sporting goods,
and toys. Come in now and make
your selections for Christmas while
the stock is most complete.
They have a stock that represents
an investment of many thousands OF
dollars and have left nothing un-'
done in their endeavor to serve you
faithfully.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
McCOnneISviIle, Ohio

service. From the time that they are
called on the phone-day or might
the relatives and friends are relieved
of all details. They take cosnplets
charge and have the most able as
sistants in all departments for carry
ing the funeral arrangements to
their termination.
In making this review we are glad
to compliment c. E. Fisher and Co
in McConnelsville, upon this very
modern service and to call to the
attention of the public the pron1ir-
ent position they occupy in the busl-
mess and professional world because
of the fact they keep up with the
ever changing times and have one OF
the most complete establishments IN
this section of the state.
Established 43 years. Latest ann
bulance equipment.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
W. Miller & SOns-Furniture McConnelsylIe, Obi,

resented by, standard brands that
are known the country over.
A w. Miller & Sons Furniture
McConnelsville, Ohio, is a prominent
establishment and men are in charge
who thoroughly understand the
business in which they are engaged.
1t adds to the attractiveness of the
community to have such a store
whose proprietors are always boost
ing for the general welfare and ever
ready to lend aid for all measures
for public betterment.
1t is hardly possible for us to give
a concrete idea of the excellent stock
that this firm carries for the accom-
mediation of the public or the high
quality offered at reasonable prices.
A visit to the store, however, will
readily prove to you that it is the
proper and most advantageous place
to buy.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
Belmont Supply Company

While it is the object of the Bel
mont Supply Co., Belmont, Ohio,
(phone Bethesda 2366) to obtain a
fair and honest profit from their ex-
tensive dealing in lumber, building
material and Everything to Build
Anything" the guiding influence of
this company has always been a
determination ato furnish the high
est grade of lumber and building
material at reasonable price, so
that the extension and Identification
of the community can progress
rapidly in leaps and bounds.
There is no one establishment in
this community that has greater in
fluence for the betterment of the
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
Marietta, Ohio

Well-knoWn concern. fdA
First, they insist that their service
be dependable. You know that. you
are going to get value received and
courteous treatment when you trade
here because past experience has
taught you that they are personally
interested in you and your trade.
Next, they leave nothing undone in
their effort to provide for you the
very best coal that can be had for
the money.
Thus you are afforded the depend
ability of trading with home people
whom you know and who know you
and at the same time you have your
choice from a metropolitan stock
and are served in the most effici-
ent and modern manner.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
G. & P. Coal Company

c. g. P. Coal Company, ia North
4th street, Marietta, Ohio, (phone
52O) has continually merited the
position they have acquired as be-
ing one of the leading establishments
Of this part of the state.
A progressive firm under able
management, meriting the liberal
support of the people of this section.
To be merely rendering an aver
age service in an average estab-
lishment is all we'll and good. But
to be able to give service that is
just a little in advance of others
in an establishment that has become
d feature of the mercantile life of
the community; that is indeed some
thing well worth while. And that
is just exactly the case with this
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
Marietta Armature Works

Marietta Armature Works, ia
Maple, Marietta, Ohio, is head
quarters for electrical repair work
on electrical motors and generators
and the rewinding and rebuilding
of motors and generators. Also deals
on large scale in motors and sup
plies. The proprietor is considered
an authority upon motors in these
parts.
Those of our readers who desire
work of this nature executed should
avail themselves of the services of
this well known establishment and
at all times we can assure them of
reliable work, while the charges are
always right. We compliment them
upon the well merited progress and
the increased patronage.
A feature of this institution is its
motor repair work in all of its
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
Western Auto Store

Superior to the vast majority of
automobile supply establishments
and surpassed by none, either in
general excellence of work or su-
periority of their stock, this well
known firm has continued its sue
cessful career because the manage
ment and assistants are among the
most experienced supply parts men
in this part of the state.
By auto supplies we mean espec-
tally repair parts such as bearings
for any make or model of automo-
bile, gaskets, piston rings, fan belts,
and other similar auto necessities.
Their stock is one of the largest in
the community.
This establishment is thoroughly
abreast with the times and have
secured for the trade a large stock
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
Marietta, Ohio

phases. The men in charge are
motor engineers of ability who I'M
derstand all the little intricacies
of this very scientific part of the
construction and equipment of
motors and generators. No matter
what it is in this line you desire
you should call at this station and
you will get the correct information
and service.
This firm is one of the largest
dealers in motors in this part of the
country. Their service is most mod
ern and the management is pro-
gressive and no matter whether your
business with them amounts to hum
dreds of dollars or just a small
amount, the patron always receives
the same courteous and efficient
service. .-...
o. J. McConaha> and son, owners
and ODerators
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
Simmons Motor COMPANY

No matter what the make or rep
utation of the new car may be, the
years of service obtainable by the
owner will depend upon the class
of service it receives at the hands
of the automobile mechanic. Sooner
or later every car will need repairs
The careful autoists will not even
wait until his car suffers a break
down. He will have it given a thor
ough inspection or overhauling at
regular intervals.
What satisfaction it is to know
the car is in good hands, and that
when delivered it will do all that
the auto mechanic claims for it. 1t
is just this guarantee Of good work.
manship that has been responsible
for the name enjoyed for several
years by one of the busiest auto
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
WOolwalI Insulation Company

Are you ready for summer and
winter comfort: Woolwall Insulation
Co, 202 South Chestnut, BarnesviIle,
Ohio, has that comfort for you. Your
home can be made ready for sum-
mer comfort as well as winter COM
fort, at small cost. This comfort,
offered by this firm, has been poss-
ible for the low income man to have
only for a short time. The cost is
SO small that it more than pays for
itself in saving of fuel in less than
five years. Two-thirds of our sum-
mer heat comes through the roof.
Rock wool is water repellent, elm
mates draft, is insect and rodent
proof and fire proof. Let Woolwall
Insulation Co. demonstrate to you
and explain how rock wool can be
blown into your attic and keep your
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23

This up-to-date service station
handles good gasoline and motor
oils. Their excellent line has been
tested and found to be the very best
on the market today, in fact, just
a little better than what you thought
was the very best. The great salts
faction that they are giving is win
ming new customers all the time.
They feature excellent products
which have attained an enviable
reputation as being among the
highest test gasoline and oil of the
day. 1t makes no difference whether
it is for the passenger car, truck, or
tractor, you will find they have fuel
that will suit your needs. They have
made a study of this feature of the
trade and especially of the kinds of
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
WOOdSfield, Ohio

mobile repair and service shops.
This progressive firm does all
kinds of automobile repair over
hauling work and painting.
Service is not an idle boast. 1t is
the result of years of good work
manship done by men of recognized
skill. Experienced automobile me-
chanics are employed at this
garage to assure the best in riding
comfort and ease of control. It is
a favorite stopping place for auto
lists desiring immediate car atten-
tion, in addition to its large list of
regular patrons who know that this
service at Simmons Motor Co., 159
South Main street, Woodsfield, Ohio,
stands for the best obtainable.
Chrysler, Plymouth, sales and
service.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1947-10-23
DrS. West & West

Drs. West and West, 203 N. 7th
street, GAINESVILLE, Ohio, (phone
6538) branch office in Dresden,
Iphone 24O2), are prominent and
we'll known chiropractors.
AS we think of the afflictions that
mankind is incidentally subjected
to we look at the smooth, interior
of our body and wonder why.
In the first states of life, the prin-
ciple thing to be noticed is the brain,
the brain being first, must be the
medium through which nature builds
a complete body.