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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-23
illustrated by James Williamson

the neghbors scarcely curious except that of hem
aunor reporter on local paper whose story picked
up by the wire services had written owery paragraph
about the nearneSs of tragedy in the midst of JOY pub
lished wedding-day snapshot and had entitled the
article with typical northern understatement Honey
moon Mishap''
Dorothys brief excursion into his life and abrupt exit
from it had given him little more bother. She had
deceived him when she told him she was quite alone in
the world An interfering brother had turned up after
the funeral to ask awkward questions about her small
fortune. He might have been nuisance if Ronald had
not been very firm with him. There had been brief
court case duly recorded in small item in newsprint
However, Ronald had won his case handsomely and
the insurance company had paid up without murmur.
All that was four years ago. Now, with a new name
and newly invented background, he felt remarkably
safe.
From the moment he had first seen Edvh, sitting
alone at little table under the window in seaside hotel
dining ROOM he had known that she was to be his next
subject He always thought of his wives as subjects"
6duh had sat there looking stiff and neat and
re severe, but there had been secret tmidty in her
face, unsatised halffnghtened expression in her
nearsghted eyes. She was also wearing genuine dia
mond brooch.
He had spoken to her that evening" had weahered the
initial snub and finally, got her to talk. After that the
acquaintance had progressed just he had expected
His methods were od-fashioned and heavily romantic
and within week she was hopelessly infatuated.
From Ronald's point Of view her history was IDEAL
twenties before being summoned home to look after
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-23

AT five O'Clock on September afternoon Ronald
friedrich Torbay making preparations for his third
murder. He was being wary because he was well aware
of the dangers Of carelesSness.
He knew way back before his first marriage, that
career of homicide got more CLANCY as one went on
Also, he realized success was liable to 60 to mans
head.
For an instant he paused and regarded himself
thoughuly in the shaving glass of the bathroom in the
new cottage he had hired so recently.
The face which looked back at him was thin middle
aged and pad Sparse dark hair receded from its high
narrow forehead and the eyes were blue and prominent
Only the mouth really unusual. That narrow Slit
quite straight, almost lipeSs and unconScously he
persuaded it to relax into half smile. Even Ronald
Torbay did not like his own mouth.
A sound in the kitchen below disturbed him and he
Strengthened up hastily 1t might be Edyth coming up to
take her long discussed bubble bath before he had pre-
pared it for her. and that would never do.
He waited, holding his BREATH but it was all right; she
was going out of the back door. He looked out the
window to see her disappearing round the side Of the
house into the small square yard which exactly
like all the other square yards in the long suburban
street. He knew she was going to hang some linen on the
line to air. and although the maneuver gave him the
time he needed, still it irritated him.
Of the three homely, mddle-aged women whom he
had persuaded to marry him and then to will him their
modest possessions Edyth was proving easily the
annoying In their six weeks of marriage he had told her
dozen times not to spend much time in the yard He
hated her being out Of doors alone She shy and
reserved, but now that people had moved in next
door there always the danger Of some overrendy
woman starting up acquaintance with her. and that
was the last thing to be tolerated at this uncture.
Each Of his former wives had been shy. He had been
very careful to choose the right type and felt he owed
much Of his it. Mary the first of them, had
met her fatal accident almost unnotced in the bunga
low of housing development very like the present one
ne had chosen but in the north instead Of the south Of
England
At the time it had been growing place, the Coroner
mad been hurried the police sympathetic but busy and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-23

IN LONDON last summer We hnched with
Miss dillingham; at the Ivy and asked her when
she was going 10 do another story for TINS WEEK.
She promptly Skefched out the WLlainieS she
had in mind for the SOrdid gentleman you will
meet in this story as Ronald Torbay. Miss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-23

dillingham; is one of Engiand's m0H successful,
ingenious and respected mystery writer's, and
she confesses that she has been al il since
the unlikely age of sixteen when her first novel
was published. She is married TO p. YOmgman
Garter, editor Of "7he Taller. - The EDITORS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-23

demanding father, whose long illness had monopozed
her life; now at fortyhree she alone comparatively
well off and much at sea as a ship without rudder
Ronald was careful not to let her toes touch the
ground He devoted his entire attention to her. and in
exactly five weeks he married her the registry Office of
the town where they were both strangers The same
afternoon they each made wills in the others favor and
moved into the villa which he had been able to hire
cheaply because the holiday season was at an end.
Two things signed her death earlier than had
been Ronads original intention. One was her obstinate
recence over her monetary affairs and the other was
her embarrassing interest in his job.
EXonald had told her that he was a junior partner
in firm of cosmetic manufacturers who were giving him
very generous leave of absence EdUh accepted the
statement without question: but almost at once she had
begun to plan visit to the Office and the factory and
said she must buy some new clothes not to dis
grace him. At the same time she kept all her business
papers locked in old writing case and steadfasty
refused to discuss them. however cautiously he raised
the subject Ronald had given up feeling angry with her
and had decided to act.
He turned from the window and began to run the
bath. His heart was pounding, he noticed He wished
it would not. He needed to keep very calm.
The bathroom was the one room they had reprinted
Ronald had done it himself and had put up the little
shelf over the bath to hold small electric heater of the
old-faShoned type. He switched it on now and stood
looking at it until the two bars Of glowing warmth
appeared. Then he went out the landing leaving
it alight.
The fuse box which controlled all the electricity in the
house was concealed in the bottom of the linen cup
board at the head of the stairs Ronald opened the door
carefully and using his handkerchief so that his finger
prints should leave no trace, pulled up the main switch
Back in the bathroom the heaters glow died away;
the bars almost black again by the time he returned
He eyed the heater approvngly and then still using the
handkerchief he lowered carefully into the water II
lay close the foot of the tub where it took up pract
caly room at ALL The white cord of the heater ran
up over the porcelain - Continued on nexf page
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-09-23
BluebeapdS
Bathtub

Ronald Tobay diaboIay
killing his into abubbI bath? ~A@ad
W
ground He
five
Jane williamson TOWN.
Milford chronicle., 1956-05-25

Critics say this is one of the
best of the year Time" calls it
a masterpiece. And why not, with
Glenn Ford, the star of Black
board Jungle" Ernest Borgnine.
best actor of the year, and Ray
SteigIer, the star of "0n the Wa
terfront," all in Columbia's "Ju-
bal" in color and Cinemascope,
scheduled for showing at the
Reese Theatre on Sunday, Monday
and Tuesday, May 27, % and 29
To miss it is to miss one of the
best of the year.
And what could be finer for
Memorial Day than "Gaby'' with
Leslie Caron and John Kerr, the
story of a CT falling in love with
a dancer. MGM presents this fine
picture in Cinemascope, and will
play at Movie Center on Wednes-
day and Thursday. May 80 and 81,
combined with a holiday cartoon
carnival and the Three Stooges.
1t looks like a happy holiday for
all. No advance in prices.
Milford chronicle., 1956-05-25
Safety Council Notes

Cutting down on last summers
traffic toll of SO fatalities and 731
personal injuries is the main goal
of the Slow Down and Live Cam
paign opening May 29, j. James
Ashton, state safety coordinator.
declared yesterday.
The campaign extends from the
eve of Memorial Day through La
Dor Day at midnight, and thus
covers the vacation season when
highway driving is at it's peak
Mr.. Ashton, who is manager of
the Delaware Safety Council, said
that during this period last year
there were 1,737 motor vehicle ac-
cidents which resulted in property
damage. There were also 2,061 ar
rests by the Delaware State Police
for speeding in that period.
A huge educational and enforce
ment campaign this summer, it is
hoped, will cut down on the num-
ber of accidents. The campaign
concentrates on traffic violations
associated with speed. These in
clude improper passing, following
too closely, and failing to yield
right-Of-way, as well as excessive
speed and speed too fast for road
conditions.
These "in a hurry" violations
account for 80 per cent of highway
accidents, Mr.. Ashton said.
The Slow Down and Live Cam
paign is a nationwide effort en-
phasizing enforcement and educa-
ton to achieve the desired result
of cutting down the death and in
jury toll.
so far this year, Delaware's
highway death toll has been run
ming close to the figure for the
same time last year." Mr.. Ashton
said. "By a widespread campaign
by motorists and by enforcement
agencies this summer, we hope to
cut down not only on the figure Of
36 deaths which occurred last sum-
mer, but also ON the 731 personal
injury accidents, and the 1,737
property damage accidents"
The highway deaths last sum-
mer all occurred outside the city
of Wilmington. Among the 731 per-
sonal injury accidents, III were
in the city and $50 outside. OF the
1871 property damage accidents,
SCI were in the city and 1,176 out
side
Milford chronicle., 1956-05-25
Reese Theatre News

Every week the Movie Center
weekend shows at Harrington
seem to get more popular with
Delaware and Maryland theatre
fans. With the utmost in presen-
tation combined with real air con-
ditioned comfort, the family usu-
ally looks forward to a happy
weekend visit.
For this Friday and Saturday,
May 25 and 26, the sensational
Battle of the Bombshells" seems
to be the name for the two fast
moving hits listed on this pro-
gram. Marie Windsor, Carole
Matthews, and Beverly Garland
are the featured stars in Swamp
Women" in Eastman color, and
Beverly "Pick-Up' Michael with
Richard Travis and Jim Davis in
Blonde Bait" completes this most
entertaining bill plus cartoons and
extra added treats.
Milford chronicle., 1956-05-25
News From u. S.
Senator Frear

WASHINGTON, d. CT United
States Senator j. Allen Frear
warned today that Soviet promises
to cut their armed forces should
not be construed as a tangible ges-
ture in the interest of world peace.
In his weekly statement Mr..
Frear commented on a recent state
ment from Russia announcing that
Soviet manp0wer in the Armed
Forces would be reduced by a mill
lion and a quarter men and that in
addition number of naval vessels
would be put in mothballs.
The Senator declared that such
a reduction would not weaken the
overall strength of Russia's land
armies but it might signify that the
Kremlin intends to utilize person
mel relieved from military service
in scientific training to further the
research, development, and produc-
tion of nuclear weapons.
Senator Frear also expressed the
view that the Russian decision to
immobilize a number of fleet units
may merely indicate that these YES
sells are obsolete or that the Reds
have decided to emphasize the use
of submarines to q greater degree
than surface vessels.
"Of more far-reaching concern,
however" he said, "is the possibili-
ty that the Red leaders are salts
fled with their progress in the de-
velopment of long range missiles
which may be capable of carrying
atomic or hydrogen warheads. If
this is true, the Soviet military au-
thorities may feel that further re-
quirements for the use of naval
vessels can be safely minimized" !"
The Delaware Senator cautioned
against apathy on the part Of the
American people in regard to pres
ent world conditions. He said that
Russian efforts to foment dissen-
tion and upheaval against estab-
lished governments is being con-
stantly pursued. Tn conclusion Mr..
Frear declared. Though all of us
here are heavily preOccupied with
our domestic affairs including the
forthcoming election, we cannot or
must not for a moment overlook or
shirk any opportunity to keen
abreast of the Soviet Governments s
real intentions and to take what
ever steps are necessary TO insure
the preservation of the free world S
strength and SuDeriOritV
Milford chronicle., 1956-05-25
FIRE CONTROL

PORTALES, N. NJ. - (P) - r.
F. Calls, Portales, was filling his
tank truck from an $4,000 gallon
supply tank at wholesale depot.
A metal lid fell and struck a
spark. Flames burst from the gas
oline flowing into the truck. Cal
lis jumped to a valve and cut off
the flow. Then he climbed into the
cab of the flaming truck and drove
it a safe distance from the loading
dock, jumped out and summoned
firemen.
They snuffed out the blaze which
officials said could have been a
major fire. There was little dam
age.
Calls was warm but unhurt.
Milford chronicle., 1956-05-25

There are about $4,000 bighorn
sheep in the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1956-11-04
low to feel rich-at the low Ford price!

The new of Ford Strawberries and it's having
butler and maid; it's the smell of coffee fresh morning
It's also an automobe-the most for your money The
kind of Ford has wonderful figures and facts For example,
have the Silver Anniversary va with to 245 horsepower
each Thdebd horse its brute controlled down to
whisper Or for economy, try Fords Mileage Maker Six
Every and bolt in the kind Ford Each inch
is new engineering each pound has been freshly designed to get
weight lower the road, cradle frame
The Nome nugget., 1956-03-30

LOST-Gold rim glasses and case.
Return to Nugget.
The Nome nugget., 1956-03-30
Polar Bear Baggers
Find Arctic More
Thrilling Than Africa

Ned Payne and Vernon Wesby
of Chicago, with a background of
big game hunting in Africa,
passed through Nome from Kot-
zebue, thrilled with the 11-foot
polar bear they caught at Cape
Thompson.
Also with them was Martin Nc
Gowan of Downes Grove, Ill,
who brought back a 1012-foot
bear caught in the same locality.
Payne said, There is some
thing about coming so far north
and getting a polar bear that far
surpasSes all African game hunt
ing. Maybe it's the weather; may
be it's because you're on your
own-just you and the bear"
They were with Leon Shelton
barger of Anchorage and they
plan to come again. While in An
chorage they hope to arrange for
brown bear hunt.
The Nome nugget., 1956-03-30
Mrs. Walsh's Class Wins
Parent Attendance Plaque
At P.T.A. Meeting

The fifth grade room of Mary
Ellen Walsh won the parent at
tendance plaque at PTA meeting
last Tuesday evening.
The program for the evening
was a film on child psychology,
shown through the courtesy of
the Alaska Welfare Dept. A ques-
ton and answer period conducted
by Mary E. Jolley followed the
showing of the film.
1t was decided to ask the Wei
fare Dept. for several other such
films on child psychology and
show them at public meetings UNI
der the sponsorship of PTA. A
committee was appointed to work
with Miss Jolley, who will con-
duct the open discussion after
each showing Times and places
of showing will be announced as
the films are received.
A nominating committee was
elected to secure candidates for
officers to,PTA for next year, to
be elected at the next meeting,
probably April "a. On the COM
mittee are jeanette Heath, Olaf
Halverson, Frances Longley, and
Elizabeth Walsh.
The Nome nugget., 1956-03-30
Construction Material
Being Flown Around The
Clock To HaycOck Site

-Knudsen Construction
Co. activities have been stepped
up with the longer days and mild
er weather. Flights are being
made day and night, around the
clock with supplies and material
to the construction location at
Granite Mountain, near Haycock.
Two landing strips are being used,
one at Granite Mountain and the
other at Moon Creek.
A mess has been set up at
Nome Field to feed the workers
near the local base of operations
which is the big Air Force hangar.
The Nome nugget., 1956-03-30
Methodist Women Will
Hold Annual Easter Food
Sale at NC. Saturday

The annual Easter Food Sale,
held each year the day before
Easter by the women of the Meth
odist Church, starts at 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning at the N. c.
Store.
Those who wish to have their
food contributions picked up may
contact Mrs. w. Mecklenburg at
her home.
Many holiday specialties have
been promised, including hot rolls,
pies, a variety of cakes, salads,
doughnuts, cookies and candies.
Many homemakers plan to get
their Easter dinner dessert at this
sale as we'll as their colored
Easter eggs.
The Nome nugget., 1956-03-30
GIRL SCOUT DRILL TEAM
PRACTIcING FOR JULY 4th

The Intermediate Girl Scout
drill team started practice this
afternoon under the direction of
Bob Emmons. The purpose of the
practice is to perfect their drill
ing to march in the 4th of July
parade. The girls will hold sew
eral such practices at the gym,
on Tuesdays and Fridays, from 4
to pm.
The Nome nugget., 1956-03-30
CUB PACK MEETING TONIGHT

The monthly pack meeting of
Cub Scouts, Troop 666, will be
held tonight at the social rooms
of the Methodist Church promptly
at o'clock
All Scouts and their parents are
urged to attend and get in on the
fun. The theme of the meeting is
"The Bottom of the Sea"
The Nome nugget., 1956-03-30
Howard SlwOOko Here
Enroute to Nunivak |.

Howard Slwooko, missionary
for the Covenant Church at Nu-
nivak Island, is visiting here for a
few days on his return from An
chorage, where he attended ma
neuvers of the Alaska National
Guard.
Slwooko, who comes originally
from st. Lawrence Island, likes
his work on Nunivak and will re-
turn there as soon as he has taken
care of some business mere.
The Nome nugget., 1956-03-30
Nazarene Church Celebrates
It's Eleventh Year In Nome

The Nazarene Church is cele-
brating its 18th year in Nome.
Rev. and Mrs. Lewis Hudgins
came to Nome in August 1914.
Rev. Hudgins not only built the
church but made the furniture
and held the first services and
dedication the following year, on
Easter 1945.
The Hudgins' have made their
home here since that time, except
for a years furlough. They plan
to leave next spring.
The Nome nugget., 1956-03-30
School Teachers Here For Easter

A group of about 80 Anchorage
school teachers are expected to
arrive today to spend their Easter
holiday, according to Tom Martin
who is making arrangements for
them here.
The Nome nugget., 1956-03-30
ELEVENTH ANNIVERSARY

You are invited to the Eleventh
Anniversary Service of the Church
Of The Nazarene at 1000 am.
EASTER MORNING. Bring your
friends.
The Nome nugget., 1956-03-30
Mattress Fire Early This Morning

The Fire Dept answered a call
at o'clock this morning to the
cabin occupied by Arne Castell on
End Ave-, across from the Whaley
House. The alarm was caused by
mattress fire.
The Nome nugget., 1956-03-30
MMM HOSPITAL

Admitted: Aravo Saario, Stan
islaus Penatac, Jimmy Hunger
ford.
Discharged: Mary Attatayuk,
John Ozenna.
The Nome nugget., 1956-03-30
WA n T A Id s
friends.

FOUND - Mans wrist watch
Owner may claim by Identify
ing and paying for this ad. See
Ben Young.
The frontiersman., 1956-05-17
H0MEMAKERS' TEA H0N0RS PIONEER VALLEY HOMEMAKERS

There was standing room only at the Homemakers Tea last Wednesday afternoon when Val ley homemakers joined in cele- brating National Home Demon stration Week.
 Mothers mother-in-law, and grandmothers sat in stunned sil- ence as Council President Faith Krause and Lydia Fohn-Hansen, associate director for Home Dem onstration work began reminls- cling about the first home demon station club, organized at Mat anuska, and about the pioneer mothers who arrived in the Val ley at that time. No names were mentioned but many clues were given until finally the audience began to speculate on the iden- tity of these pioneer women.
 Finally from behind the my sterye curtain came daughters and grandchildren of these wo- men. The guests-of-honor had been told they were to give no speeches-which was well plan ned, for these mothers were speeches. as This is your Life' unfolded. One daughter travelled from Seward to surprise and hon. or her mother. Especially honor ed were nine mothers whose daughters came from other cities to spend the day. They were: Mrs. Jesse KepIer. Mrs. Fannie Wer- ner, Mrs. Loren McKechnie, Mrs. M. D. Snodgrass, Mrs. Don l.. Irwin, Mrs Harry Duff, Mrs. Harold Dinkle, Mrs. George Plumley, and Mrs. Archie Moffit. Thirtyfour other mothers whose families live in the valley were called to be honored and all re- eeived gifts from Valley merch- ants. From Koslosky's they re- ceived gift certificates; Palmer Nursey, plants; Spring Creek Lodge, dinners; Coop Trading Post, hose; Clara's Variety, note paper; Togs n Seams, gift cer- tificates; Valley Beauty Shop shampoo and sets; Kut n Kurl Beauty Shop, shampoo and sets; Grasser's Hardware, plate; Health
The frontiersman., 1956-05-17
Workers Enrolling For Auxiliary
 Annual Poppy Day

Enrolment of a corps of vol unteer workers to distribute memorial peoples in Palmer on Poppy Day, May 26 has been be- gun by Mrs. Ella Henry, poppy chairman of the Matanuska Val ley Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary. The volunteers will offer peoples to be worn in mem ory of the nations war dead and, will receive contributions for the welfare of disabled war veterans and needy children od veterans.
 Practically all Auxiliary mem. bers able to serve are volunteer ing for Poppy Day duty" Mrs Henry said. We are also receiv ing volunteers from other organ izations of young women who want to help keep bright the memory of the war dead and aid
The frontiersman., 1956-05-17

 At BettyS r A IT | r. M f A 1 M y

If you're a size 14 you're a lucky one! We picked up a bar gain in sample cotton dresses, only one of each style, and they range in price from only $4.95 to S6.9S. Included in the selection are polished cottons, sheers, broadeloth, prints, and ginghams. There are tWo-piece separates, dresses with matching jackets, and sun dresses with boleros. This is an outstanding collection of cottons. Don't miss it There are few Tall Girl numbers, too.
 White gloves and nylon bags have arrived and will go per fectlv with the new summer wardrobe, and help 'sperk up' last summers left-overs (and' who among us doesn't have a dress or two from last summer that needs a new touch?)
 A new cotton Jantzen Curval- ure in all sizes is now in stock. This is the bra that can be worn strapless, or with straps halter style off shoulder or crossed in back for whatever type of sports dress or formal you're wearing. Both cool and servieeable as well as non-allergic. There are two new numbers in girdles and panty glrdles, too. One is especi- ally for the tall gals.
 See you soon,
 AT BETTYS' Pd. Adv.
The frontiersman., 1956-05-17

Farm, reducing kit; Bert's Drug, toiletries; Bettys', handkerchiefs; and the Treasure Shop, native birch boxes.
 During the afternoon Mrs. Jerry Pazaruski offered two vio- lin solos, Ava Maria" and Two Guitars. She was accompanied by Mrs. C. A. Brewer, pianist.
 Introduced during the after noon were Anchorage visitors, re- presenting eight Homemakers clubs of the area, and Carol J. Whey, Anchorage Home Demon stration agent. Also Alaska coun- cil President Marjorie Brewer who in turn presented her off eers and standing committee chairmen.
 Another guest-of honor at the tea was Mrs. Fohn-Hansen. Also in attendance was Arthur s. Bus well, associate directors for agri- culture and Dr. R. J. Haskell, Extension Service, from Wash ington D. C.
 Much praise was expressed to Council President Krause who made all necessary arrangements for out of town guests to be pres ent for the surprise program hon. bring mothers in the valley.