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Show THE DRAGERTON TRIBUNE, DRAGERTON, UTAH PAGE SIX Tice- - FICTION I VI Corner 1 By JOHN SIIARDA While he gulped th food he thought about the adventure which lay ahead. Maybe he'd get half a dozen rabbits! Perhaps a pheasant! Why hadnt he gone hunting before, he asked himself. This was real sport. n The tun was just a weak, red ball If only would see one rabbit. Just one. Close enough to get a shot. But none appeared. He was nearing the car now. His spirits had fallen to a new low. His footsteps had slowed considerably as he anticipated the tongue lashing which awa.ted him at home. Emma was not always an understanding wife. The most disconcerting fact was that this expedition had not been his idea Emma was responsible but Walter knew that it he who would suffer. At least hed get to rest a little as he drove IT WASNT home. He was within a few feet of the car v lien he stopped dead still The sight that met his eyes was a remarkable one. For gosh sakes! he exclaimed. Seated on the seat of his car was A real, live rabbit that a rabbit! eyed Walter with surprise, but certainly not with fear It evidently had hopped in the car through the fr - 'his 'efforts The "gun gleamed" . from the tip of the barrel to the end of the stock. In spite of himself., Walter begun to feel somewhat pxgited,,. This was his first hunting trip and he intended to make it a successful one. On. his way home from the office that afternoon be had stopped In at the hardware store to get some shells - The proprietor had been most helpful. Walter thought. Not only had he advised him concerning the proper tyie of ammunition, but he had recommended a particular com field where,1 according to him, the rabbits were incredibly plentiful. Of Later that evening, Walter veyed himself in front of the mirror in the hail. surfull-leng- th He had donned some khaki trousers which he had bought a year ago at a war surplus store but had never worn. A green Jacket and red cap completed his costume. He practiced aiming the gun at imaginary targets, glancing out of tha corner of P aijer j , v V- - A. r ' . sr A .' f f J';- ' 4 open door. Walters hand shook as he raised his gun. This was his big chance, he told himself. He mustn't muff it! Then he lowered his weapon as he realized that a blast of shot would ruin his car. Ive got to get that bunny out of Then I'll the car," he muttered shoot him. His day wouldn't have been spent In vain, after all Cautiously he Inched forward. After-Holida- Who welcome 2 2 2 2 2 W 1 1 'Chicken Rice Loaf (Serves 6) caps diced, cooked chicken or turkey cups cooked green peas cups cooked rice tablespoons chopped pimlento egg yolks, beaten cup milk tablespoon minced onion teaspoon salt Dash of pepper Combine chicken, peas, rice and pimiento. Add milk to egg yolks, then fold mto mixture. Add onion, salt and pepper. Place In a greased loaf pan and bake in a moderate oven for one hour Serve with cream or mushroom sauce. Place pan of Cranbejry Peach Taffies in same oven during the last half hour of baking time. chicken-vegetabl- Irishman collapsed in the street and a crowd of neighbors gathered around him, all trying to help and each making suggestions. One, Maggie Riley, kept shouting, Give (he poor man whisky, but little attention was paid to her amidst the excited babble. Then the agonized voice of the Irishman rose above the dm: Will the lot ov ye hould yer tongues and let Maggie Riley speak. -- CLASSIFIED DEPARTMENT 6 tablespoons brown sngar Drain peach haKes. Cut cranf inch berry sauce into slices, then cut each slice in cubes. Crumble butter and brown sugar together Place cranberry sauce cubes into hollows of peach halves, allowing at least two cubes to each peach half Sprinkle with butter-suga- r mixture Place in shallow pan and bake during last half hour with Chicken Rice Ixiaf. one-hal- IF YOU HAD HAM for Christmas, you're undoubtedly looking a fo smooth way to get rid of the ham shreds This main dish loaf stretches the ham with unflavored gelatin and cheese and Wj9 will make nearly as big a hit witn your family and friends as the whole ham Serve it for' a buret meal or snack with a green salad Ham Loaf iSe.ves 1 unflavored gelatin water cup hot water teaspoon salt up vinegar cup diced celery envelope 4, V, Va LYNN SAYS: Here's What to Do With Bits of Leftovers Green peppers, filled with creamed macaroni or spaghetti leftover holiday meats mixed can be baked for mightv good eat mg Add some dabs of leftover vegetables to the mixture, if you like Have some leftover cranberry sauce9 Heat it and use as the 1quid with lemon flavored gelatin vVold with other leftover fruits for a salad after the holidays INVEST. OPPOR. FARMS AND RANCHES FARMS Wrli 111 f r rill F o frra lettiemeit ti uic. sorut-pnet ! f. I", C an ivlflc hallway, Wttrourer, ii c CANADIAN Ftitila oll. It 11, Cintdiia I d HELP WANTE D cup diced sweet pickle 1 cup grated American cheese 1 cup diced cooked ham Soften gelatin in cold water Add hot water and salt and stir until dissolved Add vinegar. Chill until the mixture is; the consistency of unbeaten egg whites Mix in celery and pickle; divide mixture into two parts; to one. add the grated cheese, to the other, the diced ham. Turn ham mixture mto loaf pan and chill until almost firm; add cheese mixture and chill until firm. Unmold on crisp greens and serve with tomato wedges. Insurance agents wanted, full or part time, Utah and Neada A full line of Life, Accident and Health policies, lndnidu.il or f.i Yt For three days Mollie hadnt heard Jim step his foot on the stairs. says Santa Claus won't come with- out a cedar tree all decorated with tinsel and lights. Theyd set up the tree and decorated it and invited her up to look at it and eat flufTy popcorn that Bettyd popped in an old iron skillet on the stove. Betty's step sounded on the stairs, and after a moment she and Mike came into the room I'm going downtown a few groceries, to buy ' f ' - ' Mrs. Elms, she said "Would it IF YOU want a hot dish out of be too much trouble to keep Mike the leftover ham, their combine it while Im gone9"' with spaghetti as in the following Mike ran into Mollies arms, and' "Of Mollie smiled up at Betty. recipe: course not, dear. Mike and I will Spaghetti-HaRing She got (Serves 6) play tram and balL out the littje train she kept for Mike Yt cup spaghetti, uncooked when he came to visit her. 3 eggs After a while an odd, happy glow Yt teaspoon salt came into Mollie's dim blue eyes, 2 teaspoons rated onion and she asked Mike, would you like 2 cups ground, leftover ham to go over to see Aunt Tillie, dear9 2 tablespoons shortening Mike was all eagerness, because i teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Yt Aunt Tillie gave him little bags cup top milk m ... Break spaghetti into small pieces and cook in boiling, salted water until tender. Beat eggs slightly, add seasonings, milk and ham. Mix with spaghetti which has been rinsed of candy. "Le's les go go! a ring with the shortening and pour in mixture. Bake In a moderate oven for 35 minutes. Turn onto a platter and fill the center with buttered broccoli, peas or other vegetables. Mollie sat In Pas old rocker by the heater and a strange little prayer slipped from her lips, Dear God, forgive me, but it cant be a ti WHEN YOU HAVE just a little turkey left from the roast, it can be extended with oysters in this savory pie: Turkey-OystPie er (Serves 6) 1 cup small oysters 2 cups leftover turkey, cut in strips 1 cup leftover turkey gravy 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon flour 1 teaspoon salt ts teaspoon pepper Vi cup mushrooms, if desired Yt recipe plain pastry Combine first four ingredients. Heat to boiling and simmer gently until oysters cupl. Melt butter, add flour, salt and pepper. Add to turkey mixture' If fresh mushrooms are used,' saute them before adding to thrkev mixture Pour into deep, nine-mcpastry tiff Top with slashed crust. Bake in hot oven until top is browned Fur pastry, use one cup flour, cup lard, one-hal- f teaspoon salt and two to three tablespoons cold water Released by WNU Feature. one-thir- d Sliced ham combined with a spread of mustard butter makes a wonderful snack for ice box raiders A mighty tasty way to serve leftover turkey or chicken is to heat it in leftover gravy or a rich cream sauce and serve over French-frienoodles Small dabs of peas, carrots or other vegetables help out the white sauce If you had roast beef over the holidays, serve slivers of the leftover meat over a tossed vegetable salad d ' group to meet the public need Liber and pension plan Invest)'., ite compensation the oppoi tunitie with one of the fasiest growing companies m the Weti GREAT MUTUAL LIFE INIRANCE LO. t Reason Building bait Lake City Luh LIFE ACCIDENT Bmp and dloixL 7JmiA 71 S SavmqA BondA. Get Well m QUICKER A From Vor Cough Duo to a C old i:vQHoney&Tar Ffll O Cough Compound rULtl Believes Distress ot MONTHLY He jumped up and down with excitement. Theyd hardly reached Tillie Smiths little house across the street when Mollie asked Tillie, Would you keep Mike a little while, Tillie I have something I musMake care of at the house Ill not be gone long. Why, yes, Mollie, I'll take care of Mike. Well get along fine, she and drained. mold M E N , WOM E N AGENTS WANTED h 6) .cup cold - MENU French-FrieEggplant Cookies Bran Muffins Beverage Recipe given Grease sauce & ESTARI ISHFD 8HEFP O! TUT THIN FALLS, IDAHO 22 000 acres cieedid ,md leased Include land In Twin Falls, Owhee and Llho conn W ties; 1900 head sheep, 122hio worth h,v and gram, and complete leedmg and camp S174 ooo act Term MAGIC ALIEY IN VETMFNT CORF. 1 W Main Ave. M Twm Falls. Idahn Phone 2415 Hot Tomato Juice Chicken Rice Loaf Cranberry Peach Taffies Molded Leftover Fruit Salad Cranberry Peach Taffies 4 canned peach halves H can jellied cranberry 2 tablespoons butter Vi (lICICc e (350-degre- ild grasses run. 7 laV trie Welcome Suggestion An old succu- ham, turkey or roast beef when served with slices of bread or rolls9 Theyre the refrigerator raiders delight! Then, too, there are excellent dishes which Mom can prepare quickly from vegetables and roast. Everything's cooked and needs just a bit of ingenuity and heating to make them ready for the table! To make leftovers palatable, its best to disguise them completely With the right recipes, it isn't much of a trick, and its fun, too, to test your ingenuity. ' Lord, help us to be glad. doesnt lent slices of not conquered thistle and brier and weed? How can he thank Thee for the sweet wild rain Who has not trod parched lands above dead seed?' How can he Lft a grateful heart for peace Who has not known some red-li- t battlefield? O Lord, how orrtTff comprehend release Who has not felt at last an old wound healed Evcq for these a a well as conserving time in marketing. gram w LYNN CHAMBERS preparation IXTio has Above the old scarred fields Meals y SMART HOMEMAKERb, instead of looking on holiday leftovers witft scorn, will welcome having them because they save time m meal rOW can he thank Thee, Lord, for the good Out of the crushed fruits of the sun comes wine; Out of the night the morning Star the sun. For every hour of pain that w e have had wasnt? Not So Dumb Teacher Mention Id animals of the polar regions. Student (after racking his brains) Six seals and six Polar bears. Glorify Holiday Leftovers! (Set Rectpet Below.) Jitter Pain Out of earths agony white flowers shine, he BUSINESS Mustn't scare the rabbit. Shoo!" said Walter. The rabbit didnt stir. If anything, it settled down more leisurely on its haunches This infuriated Walter Stepping closer he lunged at the bunny This time it moved, and fast But Walter swung into action also With a jerky motion he brought the gun to his shoulder. Sighting rapidly, he fired As he picked himself off the grouro he glimpsed the white bob of the rabbits tail as it bounced unhurt toward the corn field There goes my rabbit' Waiter wailed He stamped upon the ground with rage. Suddenly a sound of es caping air drew his attention. He gaped with open eyes at his left front tire. It was sinking rap Idly Numerous small holes showed only too clearly what had happened Walter went to the trunk and brought out a jack and tire tools Wearily he sat down on the running board to rest. It had been a trying day. ' Walter heard her heavy steps echoing up the stairs he addressed himself to the empty room. Well, thats that He, too, went upstairs to find solace in- a good nights sleep. The next day, after work. Walter went up to explore the attic. He found the shotgun standing In a comer. It was covered with a thick coat of dust, and in spots it had begun to rust Walter shook his head sadly. Nevertheless, he carried it downstairs and set to work. Emma nodded approval. When he had finished, Walter could not help being a little proud f . , f foot- any of her business, of course But the fact didnt keep her from worrying over the situation that was as evident as the nose-oher face between Jim and Betty upstairs Shed slept very little the night before from thinking about them. And now she sat in Pas old rocker by the heater in the front room, listening to Mikes little feet patter across the floor above her She wondered what an old widow could do to Tighten things between two that shed come to love as her own children. For three days Mollie hadn't heard Jim step his foot on the stairs, which substantiated the news she'd heard that morning from Tillie Smith across the street that Jim was staying in a room downtown. Everything had been alright at Christmas, apparently. Jim had shouldered a cedar tree up the stairs thatd been almost too big to get through the door, and he'd said to Mollie, grinning his infectious grin through the cedar branches, Mike n ik' As Naturally Employer Surely, Miss Jrnks, you know the Kings English? Typist Of course. Whoever said he- in the eastern sky as Walter headed r his little coupe toward the city limits. About two miles out. he found the corn field which was to be the scene of his debut as a .modern nimrod. He parked the car carefully just of? the road In a e grove of trees. He clambered out, laden with Bhotguh, knapsack, binoculars and a great quantity of shells which were distributed among his pockets He gave the car door a nudge but it failed to shut However, rather than set down his burdens he disregarded it. The snow had stopped. It wouldn't hurt to But Id have to buy a hunting leave the car door open. remonstrated Walter, license, Off across the field he started, his weakly. bead held, high .and. shoulders away up In tha attic because nosquared. If only Emma could see body uses it." She was referring him now! to a weapon ot questionable age Tha- - corn, field looked extremely and condition that Walter had been long, but Walter wasn't daunted. f The bigger the field, the more rabgiven by his grandfather. by NANCY PEPPER But Id have to buy a hunting bits there would be, he figured with remonstrated license," Walter, logic. He wondered idly if hed be GEM SESSION weaklyr He saw his line of defense able to carry all his furry victims Twinkle, Twinkle Everybodys being methodically tom down by back to the car in one trip. rhinestone jewelry. When his wife. By the time he was half way to collecting how divine those Poor Emma regarded him deliberatethe end of the field, the bitterly cold you see ' One little cotton-tai- l rabbit wind.had chilled him to the bone. Mans Diamonds look with the ly. in Calling All Girls, would more than pay for a license. His gun had grown surprisingly prom formals Choker neck know why. Walter aurrendered. He might as heavy and it was an effort to move youll are well make the best of it now. his feet. But still he plodded on. laces, bracelets and earrings to fasten You like favorites. the he "Yea, thats true, agreed. The corn stalks lay like white And the exercise might do me branches on the uneven soil. And rhinestone clips to your black suede as yet, no rabbits had appeared. ballerinas, too good. Borrowed Brooches Youre all Of course it would, dear, Em- Not a single one. Theyre probably U down ma beamed. As. usual she had at the end of the field, borrowing mothers cameo brooch, and, if youre lucky, she has a emerged the victor. Todays thought Walter. But at the end of the field, there large one with a diamond hanging Thursday, why .dont you go Saturlike a pendant aroundTlhe 'cameo day?" she queried. Emma was not were no rabbits. Nor did he enone to put things off once She had counter any on the way back. When ladys swan like neck. You make made up her mind. he finally observed the car in the sure it has a good safety catch; "Thats awfully soon, said Wal- distance, Walter felt as though he then you wear It to school with your Gibson blouse and swirling, long ter, even though he knew it wouldn't had tramped a thousand miles. do much good to stall. Til have he skirt. Next thing you know, theyre What will I tell Emma? to give the gun a thorough cleanasked himself out loud. She would describing your outfit in the school ing and buy some shells. scarcely believe that he hadn't even papers. Emma glared at him. You can seen a single rabbit. Instead, she'd Honestly, our bark is worse than think of more silly excuses," she accuse him of being a poor shot, or our bite. Or, as the little dog said Now let's hear no more of forgetting to load his gun.' Hastacoffed. when he wiped his paws on sandabout It. Come Saturday, (here she ily he checked. Yes, it was loaded. paper, Rough, rough! paused significantly) youre going With these parting words hunting! she bundled up her knitting and stalked haughtily out of the room. pre-wa- 1 WiWmm By PAPINTA KNOWLES play-acti- , JUST'S None of Her Business WALTER BUTTON GOES HUNTING Walter wasn't the hunting type but, encouroged by his wife, he decided te try bis luck. He thought he cut quite a fetching figure in the togs he rigged up, but unfortunately, he learned that a man needs more than appearance to bag some game. laid aside the his eye to see the handsome reflecEMMA BUTTON she was knitting and tion he made in the mirror. Not cleared her throat. Her husband, bad at all, he thought Emma caught sight of him Walter, instantly snapped to attenthrough the open doorway as he tion His lean frame had been comMy, my," fortably sprawled in his favorite was preening himself arent chair, but now he was sitting up she intoned sarcastically, Her you the sportsman, though straight. We could save a lot of money on husband hung his head in silence. if A fiery blotch of red appeared at our meat bill, began Emma, his neck and rose rapidly upward you'd get out and do some hunting " Walter remained silent. He until it covered his countenance fie was accustomed to being mildly attempted to beat a hasty retreat, but Emma wasnt finished. startled by his wifes remarks. If I were you, Walter Button, "Zeke Smith goes hunting nearly she continued. Id wait until I brought home some every Saturday, And he always comes home with big game before I started in front of a mirror." This powtwo or three rabbits. Sadie says they save a right smart amount erful verbal blast shook Walter viseach week. ibly. I to blurt, Walter thought it was time he Finally he managed said something. "Ive never done guess I'll go to bed.- Cot to get up any hunting, Emma. Zekes been early In the morning Upstairs he scrambled at a reckless pace. doing It all his life. Humph! Emma snorted. You Saturday morning dawned bright can learn, cant youT And theres and cold. A light snow had fallen. a perfectly good shotgun rusting Walter bounded out of bed with unusual vigor when the alarm sounded. "Its a wonderful day to go he laid as he peered out hunting, the window. Without waiting to awaken Emma he dressed hurriedly and stole downstairs Quickly he fixed himself a breakfast of bacon and eggs and coffee 4 Tuesday, December 28, 1948 Also Helps Build Up Red Blood! Do female functional periodic disturbances make you suffer pain, feel to nervous. Irritable at such times9 Then try Lydia E. Plnkham' TABLETS to relieve euch symptoms Plnkbam's Tablets Are also very effective to help build up red blood tn simple anemia. L Pinkhams TASICTS Lydia said. VfeUTr sm1" She became silent and fastened a frightened look upon Betty who had returned from tewn wnth her arms loaded with groceries Hes gone . Bettv, he's GONE' No it wasn't Jim who took him She managed the falsehood, but somehow she wasn't feeling bad inside for doing it Mollie hardly knew what hannened after she'd spoken the lie; onlv that Bettv had dropped her groceries m the middle of the floor and had dashed to the telephone to call Jim Then after Jim was there, holding Bettv m his arms and trying to stop her tears, and the whole neighborhood was roused with the news that someone had taken little Mike, Till e Smith and Mike walked in the back ... . MM !ii ftC'ii VC GIVE THEM SCOTTS EMULSION Belpt build stamina helps build resistance to eolds, if yoongters don't t sDOUffb natural A4D Vitamins) Scott's ,1s a high energy FOOD TONIC -- a gold mine" at natural A&D Vitamins and energy building natural oil. Easy to take. Many doctors recommend it I Buy today at your drug store. MORE than just a tonic Ht powerful nourishment I door Weil" Tillie said in surprise at' the neighb' rhood gathering What's this9 A. New Years party9 Moltie, I thought vou intended to come back for Mike Betty and ' WNU W 52-- 43 Jim were holding Mike laughing now slipped to Mol the old rocker, that only Jim between them and Presently their eyes lie sitting quietly m ana Betty said, so Bless her heart, Jim! could hear, Bless her heart! Gregorian Calendar Was Slow In Adoption Great Britain and her colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1752, the Julian calendar having become 11 days slow by that time, parliament ordered that the day following September 3, 1752, would be September 14, and that the legal year should begin on January 1. The Gregorian calendar is. in effect, a revision edition of the old Roman calendar. YOU WANT TRUTH Not exaggerated claims. Our advertisers offer honest values and sell their merchandise on its merits. A |