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Show THE HERALD-JOURNA- LOGAN, UTAH, L, MARCH 28. MONDAY, 1982. TAGE THREE. hula NEWS NOTES Of INTEREST Call 50 TO WOMEN Relief; Society Boots Programs Are Announced Easter Breakfast Sunday Honors Easter Wardrobe Boots Can Loaf or Stroll In These Costumes I, I Mrs. Oliver Wilkinson enter tained at a bridge supper at her home Friday evening in compli ment to members of her bridge club. Supper was served from small tables. Each was centered with a bowl of daffodils. All ap-- l yoinlmeiils were of Easter design Special guests were Mrs. Lester I'ocn'k. Mrs. Russell Napper, Mrs, E. J. Yonk and Mrs. Reed Par kinson. Club members present were Miss Alta Beach, Miss Della Busby, Miss Lorec Fames, Miss Mdlicent Fames, Miss Bernice Quinnoy, Miss Wanda Morrell and Miss Oreta Morrell. Mrs. Russell Napper won the high score prize for bridge and the all cut prize was awarded to Miss Orcta Morrell. Omi-ero- Places were marked for President and Mrs. E G. Peterson, Dr and Mrs. David S. Jennings, Mrs. Christine B. Clayton, Mrs. Darrell Crockett. Miss Johanna Moen, Mrs. Eager, Miss Charlotte Dancy and Miss Grace Reraund. Miss Eleanore Tasso was chairman of arrangements for the breakfast. The family of Jacob Zollinger held a family reunion Wednesday evening at the "home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zollinger. Six sons, three daughters, thirty-sevegrand children and three were among those present. The evening was enjoyed with visiting and social chat after which refreshments were served. Guests from Logan included Mr. and Mrs. Francis Worley, Miss Miss Evelyu Virginia Crockett, Zollinger and Rulon Boyce. Other out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob K. Zollinger and family of College ward and Mrs. O. B. Kirby of Rockland, Idaho. Bluebird Scene Of Bridge Supper AGED PRESTON n . d Dancing Party Friday Night Couple Fete Club Members Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Peterson entertained the members of the S. M. club at their home Saturday evening. Cards were played after which a late supper was served. All appointments for the serving tables were of Easter design. Covers were marked for sixteen. Four score prizes were awarded. clothes always arc "Boots right up to the minute in style. You know that! You see her every day in Boots and Her Buddies." Edgar Martin, who draws her, insists that she wear clothes. Here arc two costumes from "Boots"' Easter wardmhe. e frock The The first is a second is a collegiate pair of Color them, cut lounging pajamas. them out, and try them on your paper doll "Boots." Watch lor two more "Boots" costumes g day-tim- evening was spent playing Bunco. Those included were Miss Spen rer, Miss Mary Gayle Blair, Miss A party was held at the Ree Eliason, Miss Frances Bradlhome of Miss Janet Spencer Sat- ey, Miss Charlene Lohman, Loyal urday evening. Lunch was served Cook, Claire Nelson, Max Hovey, after which the remainder of the Reed Garff, and Ray Partington. Party st a moment his face seemed peaceful in its profound despair. Suddenly he ducked his bead and sank his teeth into the lawyers wrist Symes howled, relaxed his hold and reached out too late to grasp empty air. Running frenziedly, with the fleetness of desperation, Fergus dived into the kitchen and hanged the door. "Wheres the key? Symes shouted. Well lock him in. "In the door, Ellen gasped. She heard the rasp of the key. CHAPTER XLVII Symes braced the flimsy wooden TT was all like a horrible dream barrier with his body. Ellen to Ellen. That she should be reached his side. There was a discussing Larry and their engage- crash of glass aDd metal from withment with this man whom she de- in. spised! Why didn't Fergus leave? Hes trying to get out to the Why didnt he go to Larry and get fire escape, the girl sobbed hysterl the whole thing over? rally. "That was my window box "Are you going to give me the that fell. The window's been stuck for weeks. jack? Fergus demanded. "Hell break through the glass.' No!" It's barred! Oh, what's come Someone knocked at the outer over him? Has he gone crazy? door. Fergus sprang to his feet, she sobbed. his face deathly while. At that instant they both heard " "It's my Ellen told him. She was amazed at his a rush of footsteps within, felt the shock of a body slamming against panic. She opened the door and stopped the wooden door. The binges In surprise. The visitor was Symes groaned. Run downstairs," Symes orhut a Symes whom Ellen had never There are men waitseen before. The man seemed dered Ellen. front of the house, men from transformed by rage. He strode ing in office. Bring em up! past Ellen Into the living room and my You can't get away! he shouted faced Fergus. the door to Fergus. "Get your things together!" he through The words were lost in the sound said sternly. You've pulled your of a shot. The color drained last trick. ' I have men below. from single Ellen's face and she and .Youre going to Jail. Symes faced each other for a word' Fergus gave a squeak of dismay less instant and terror. He raced to the win"He did it Symes said slowly. dow, looked down and perceived "He did get away. two figures, muffled In great coats, They opened the door. The butat the apartment entrance. The ler's lay on the scarred linorest happened with the swift and leum, body his head resting In brown shifting horror of scenes In night- dirt from the window box among mare. broken red and pink geraniums. Ellen had scarcely turned when In a few moments police Ailed beneath detainshot Fergus the small apartment Ellen aat Symes arm and ing straight toward the pale and shaken, in her own bedroom while Symes held off the quesopen door Into the hall. Instincshe stretched her arms to tioners. Molly and Myra and Bert tively him. bar arrived from the movies. They did Ho Hawed upward toward his what they could for Ellen. There vest. The gesture stopped the blood was not much that could be done. In her heart. Frozen, rigid, she Fergus body was token away. It looked straight into the muzzle of was alter one o'clock when Symes, heavy-eyeand weary, saw Ellen. his gun. Get out of my way," Fergus Molly and Myra left them alone tocreamed. gether. Ellen looked at Symes and "Duck, Ellen, duck! He's gone be looked at her. The lawyer cleared his throat frrazy. The police have satisfied them It was Symes' voice but the girl brother-in-law,- V Young1 Couple Logan Visitors Group Enjoys No-Ho- st Birthday Party At selves about Fergus suicide, he told her. I can't forget his face!" Ellen I can't forget the way whispered. he looked when he saw the men down In the street. CYMES nodded. "I didnt dream my bluff would have such tragic When I got your consequences. message late this afternoon I determined to give Fergus a good scare. I picked up a couple of men from the office to be on hand in case he turned nasty. Intended to threaten him with jail if he wouldn't agree to leave town and let you alone. But I didnt dream he had a reason, a terrible reason, for fearing jail. The police believe he has been wanted in Pennsylvania for five years on a charge of murder, Symes went on. "Its a matter of the fingerprints before checking they'll be sure but bis suicide when be thought he'd been trapped bears out the story. Yesterday the police here had a tip to pick Fergus up on suspicion of homicide. They were going to Mrs. Harrowgate's place last night did go In fact but be bad disappeared. Somebody must have got the Information to him. "He knew he knew! Ellen "He knew when he whispered. came through the door that be was a bunted man. "He was a wicked msn as well, Symes said sternly. "Not worthy of your sympathy." "I know." Tears were in Ellen's eyes. The man Rpoke quickly. "The police will be here to talk to you tomorrow." he said in a matter-of-fact tone. "They'll want verification of what I told them." "What did you say? "I told them you'd seen Fergus only twice in your life, Symes stated firmly. "Once as the guest of Mr. Barclay, his former employer, and yesterday as the guest of Mrs. Harrowgate. I told them that Fergus sought you out as the last desperate Impulse of a desperate man, hoping you'd lend him enough money to get away. Then they neednt know why he thought Id let him have the money? Ellen faltered. "They neednt know anything," Symes assured her In relief. "Fergus is dead and the case is closed. I'll admit I had to pull a few strings to make my own appearance on the scene plausible but I pulled them and the thing is ended. You have nothing to be afraid of, Ellen nothing." Nothing except my own conscience, the girl reminded him. Then she added in a slow, halting voice, "Will you mail this note as you go out, please? It's to Larry. days passed, three cpHRKE wretched days for Ellen. Fergus was buried, and bis suicide was written down as another victory for the law. Police and reporters cams no more to Pine street On - Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McMullen of Salt Lake City were guests over the week end of Dr. and Mrs. Frank L. West. Mrs. McMullen was formerly Miss Margery West. The young couple were married Thursday in Salt Lake City. the third morning Molly and M$ra and Ellen were gathered in the kitchen where Fergus had spent the last desperate moments of bis life. It was a different room today, warm, cheerful and pulsing with life and domestic activity. Ellen sat at the scarred porcelain table, gazing through checked gingham curtains at the white world outside. Myra, busily shelling peas, was sitting on a low stool beside her. The elder sisters head rested against the youoger girl's knee. Molly was at the stove, trying her Inexpert band at a new dish of tomatoes, eggs and rice. It was a peaceful scene with no hint of discord except the cloud on brow and the Molly Rossiter's moody listlessness of Ellen's pose. "I've never heard of anything so silly in my life, Molly declared spiritedly. "Why you should put Larry off now and be npset and wretched when that miserable man's death seems to have settled everything Is beyond me. Simply beyond me! Ellen did not reply. "Exactly wbat did you say in that note to Larry?" Molly demand- Supper Party Follows Prom inter-divisio- n t, WOMAN TAKEN PRESTON Sarah Etvia Wixom, 72, devoted mother and L. D. S. church worker died at her home here Saturday. Death was the result of various complications of old age. Mrs. Wixom was born at Logan, December 5, IStiO, the daughter Allen of Lewis and Aninretta Ricks. When she was three years to moved Bear of age the family The family was Lake county. called by the church to pioneer in this .section of the country. She married Joseph M. Wixom July 1, txwi, traveling by ox team from Paris, Idaho, to Salt Lake City to be married in Ihe historic house. endowment They later made their homo at Liberty, Idaho, residing there until 1!I1H. Following the death of her husband that year she moved to Preston where she has Min e resided. children were born, Thirteen of whom seven survive: la'wi.s E. Wixom and Mrs. Amain Tippetts of Preston; Mrs. Seymour Greaves of Winger, Idaho; Mrs. Wilford Stokes of Franklin, Idaho; Mrs. I,rc Prescrott and Mrs. Maurice Tippetts of Bear River. In addition she is survived by 41 grandchildren and six One brother and three Alex Ricks of sisters survive: Benson, Utah; Mrs. Joseph Lin ford of St. Charles, Idaho; Mrs. Eugene Walton of Logan, Utah; and Mrs. Mary Rich of Salt Lake City, Utah. Funeral services will he held at the Preston Third ward chupcl Tuesday at X p. m. life-lon- g Keith Spencer a entertained group of friends at a supper parly at his home Friduy evening following the high school Junior Prom. The supper table was graced with a bouquet of roses. Places were, marked for Miss SMALL CLASS Ruth Owens, Miss Blanche Car-doForty-threLEHT, March 28, U.li Miss Veda Lucas, Miss Dorwill graduuto from students Miss othy Alder, Gayle Stewart, Miss Ethel Lundahl, Miss Carma the Lehi high school this year This is the smallest graduating Merlin Lund. Dorian class for several Cooley, years. Johnson, Paul Spencer, Ralph Porter, Eldon Hansen, Donald Brown and the host. Coming- - ty. Ohio. Wc have had girl prodigies, too." said Dr. Scott "One girl who entered Northwestern at 14 worked eight hours a day on the outside to support herself, but made n brilliant record in school." Of course, some childhood prodigies soon burn themselves out a famous boy who entered Harvard at 13 some years ago was bust reported punching the keys of an lidding machine as a clerk in a Wall Street brokerage office-bDr. Scott says that most of them succeed in life. ut "At Northwestern," he added "wq have had a number of prodigies, hut we have never had a case of Wo them failing to make good. believe that our new group plan will work nut still helter. Dr. Scott turned to history to show that childhood prodigies do make good in life. he "Take Alexander Hamilton, said. "He whs a successful business executive at 15 uml entered college at Name Omitted The name of Miss Lois May Anderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Anderson, was omitted from the list attendants for the queen at the Junior high school Junior Prom Friday evening. Watch 16. Herald-Journ- "Jeremy Benthaiii. Ihe great jurist, wrote fragments of Latin and fume lotmula . . same priie, In original form, too, if you ptefei 16 COLDS WICKS V VapoRus MILLION JARS UStOVTARI.y SEEDS! g Announcement! J. C. Penney Co. SEEDS! Vegetable and Flowers. Packages or Bulk. THATCHER & MORRELL FEED COMPANY Phone West Center St. All Kindk 40 For Big Value-Smashin- STAINLESS al of Garden Seeds, 281 IRewai?iB Mrs. F. B. Wann entertained the freshman girls Sunday school cla of the Logan Academy Saturday eve ling at her home. Games, visiting and music were enjoyed and dainty refreshments were served. As Attendant i Penney s Class Entertained At Social Evening SE pRQf FOR OVER o YEAW Gucrantced pure 25 turning her flushed face to and efficient. Ellen. OunctS "I've told you a thousand times," USE Ihe girl answered lifelessly. "I told for less than of high him that for a month Id rather not see him, that there was something priced brands. I wanted first to decide in my own Mr. and Mrs. Peter Thompson of Star Valley, Wyo., are the mind. You know wbat I want to POUNDS US to. guests of Mrs. Thompson's sister, MILLIONS decide. The fact that Fergus Is B IV OUR GOVERN M I NTM Mrs. Ida Lallis. Mrs. Thompson dead has nothing to do with it" has spent the past two months in "As I was saying," Molly reCalifornia. sumed, energetically stirring the Mrs. Leslie Hill of Garland spent mixture on the stove, "I cant see with her parents. Mr and Sunday that there's anything to decide. The Mrs. Joseph Sorensen Mrs. Sorwhole thing's ended. Symes told ensen entertained at a prettily you so and we've all told you so. arranged luncheon. A delightfully arrang d luncheon By writing that letter you've probwas given Saturday by Mrs. F. in making Larry ably succeeded J. Hancock. The table appointthink you're plain crazy. ments were carried out in the "Oh let Ellen alone, mother," Faster colors Covers laid for Myra Intervened. Mesdames. William L. Kidman. She set her bowl upon the floor, Alonzo Wood, Veriin Shelton and L. K. Wood. reached out for Ellen's hand and Mrs. Phoebe Kvnn.s of P.aymi-mlcradled it beneath her own chin. Alberta, Canada, was the guest The younger girl's face shadowed last week of her mother, Mrs with memory. Charlotte Longstroth and sisters. "Poor Fergus, she whispered. Mrs. Peter Longstiolh and Mrs. I dont feel sorry for him," Thomas Muir. A murderer, Molly said sharply. James Gardner of Teon, IdaJm. a blackmailer and heaven knows accompanied his mother Mrs. Jane what else!" Muir who is 90 years of age, to her home here. Mrs. Muir spent "I didnt mean (hat I feel really the winter with her daughter and sorry for Fergus himself, Ellen said. "It's just the Idea of there family Mr. and Mrs. James Gard ner. being people In the world like Fergus people who have to live and die so meanly. four Culii foot "I cant be so Impersonal!" Myra Model Moraine declared. "It's you I'm worried OH about, honey. Mother and I want FLAT You're earned you to be happy. the right to your share of happi- HER BACK ness, and ever since this thing happened you've been like one of the Aching back I Will dead yourself." it never atop? She's "It's no use Ellen began thick- nearly desperate. ly. E. Pinkham't Tears filled her eyes. She arose Lydia ComVegetable and walked from the suddenly room. Myra and Molly exchanged pound baa relieved "feminine troubles" glances but they did not follow. for over 0 years. (To Bq Concluded ed. Greek at !, prepared to entef Oxford at to HERE'S MORE ABOUT "Lord Byron began to write poetry at 10 and was distinguished . at la. PRODIGIES "Napoleon Bonaparte was known as 'the little mathematician at 8; (Continued troiu page one) an organizer and leader at 14., "Mozart, the musician, performed and "He entered school at six and composed constantly front- tba was placed in the fourth grade. age of 5. "Even George Washington was a In two months, he was promoted ; to the fifth grade; the following professional surveyor at 13.'' September he entered the seventh grade, skipping the sixth entirely "In his four years In high school his grade in all subjects never fell below E and were the highest ever given by his school. "Whin aHrold was eight years old. the Stanford-Bine- t intelligence test credited him with the intelligence of a boy of 16." NorthwesU"T?i This junior of today looks about like any other boy of that age. He says he plans to enter Harvard business sehool when he is gradu- ated from Northwestern at 17. His chief hnbbv is collecting au- tographs, and his collection in-- j eludes those of Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge. Rudynrd Kipling and oth-- I er notables His dad is Judge Harry M. Finley of Morgan coun, PRESTON The local high school Thespians were chosen first place winners at the high school meet held at Black-fooIdaho, Friday. The same group won the southeastern Idaho contest held at Downey two weeks ago. They are eligible to compete in the Idaho State finals to be held at Pocatello in two weeks for the state dramatic championship. Their play, "The Monkeys Paw," has been used in each contest and will be used in the state finals at Pocatello. The cast has been coached by Mrs. Gwen Clark and consists of Lorna Hull, Milton Dailey, Lowell Foster, Donald Nelson and Victor Thompson. Clare Turner was hostess to members of her club at a prettily arranged bridge supper at the Bluebird Friday evening. The guests were served at three small tables. All appointments Mrs. A. L. Curtis of Payson were carried out in the Easter was a week-enguest at the Boro-si- s idea. Covers were marked for house visiting with her daughtwelve. Mrs. Mrs. Grave T. Rasmussen and ters, Mildred and Melba. a of also Vernal was Sowards Mrs. Ruhv Bennett were speeial durat the house visitor sorority guests. Bridge followed supper and the high score prize was ing the past week. Miss Genevieve Cruikshank had awarded to Mrs. Bennett. as her guest, her mother, Mrs. F. L. Cruikshank of Boise, Idaho. Miss Virginia Hotter of Rexburg, Idaho, was a guest at the house Sunday and Miss Mary Palls of McGill, Nevada will be a house A delightful (laming guest there this coming week. party whs given Friday evening in' the school high gymnasium by members of the Delta Nu fraternity Music uu.s furnished by the ParHomo son Hawaiian orchestra. Thirty-fivenuplcH were in attendance. Miss Eva Murphy entertained Ht Following the dance the guests a birthday party at her home went to the fraternity house where A variety of games formed light refreshments were served and the evening's entertainment after u program was given. Professor which a dainty lunch was served. and Mrs. N. W. Christiansen were Fourteen guests were included. special guests. The committee in charge was Kay I.dlywhite, Hugh Sweeten and Ronald Jones. Guests At Sorority House jj.pvTony- A IS WINNER AGAIN Miss rOR vt' n gren. did not move. She could not move. This for an endless second. The wide eyes of the running man were like the eyes of the blind. He had almost reached the door when he tripped and lost his balance. His body pitched forward and Instantly Symes was at his back, had pinned his arms to his sides. Fergus hands beat the air in a flurry cf agony. The gun clattered to the floor. Symes kicked it across the carpet and into the kitchen. "All right, I surrender, Fergus whimpered. W Attend Reunion Members of Phi Upsilon entertained at their annual Easter breakfast in compliment to President and Mrs. E. G. Peterson, Sunday morning at the home An attractive economics cottage. bouquet of daffodils formed the centerpiece for the table. All appointments were of yellow and Be-cra- Bridge Supper Friday Evening PRESTON DRAMA Family Members Couple The following Relief Society pro-grams have been announced for Tuesday: ' First ward Meeting will begin at 2:30 and the Social Service lesson will be given by Mrs. Rebecca A good attendance Calderwood. is desired. Third ward. The afternoon will and to testimonies be devoted meeting will begin at 2 p. m. Fifth ward. Mrs. A. J. Hansen will be in charge of the literary lesson. Mrs. Sherwin Maeser will give the lesson on the short story of America. Meeting writters commences at 2 p. m. Ninth ward. Mrs. Eva Jacobsen the social service will conduct lesson. The topic will be "Straight of the Relief Members Thinking. Society will sing a selection and a reading will be given by Mrs. All members arc Lillius Rose. urged to attend. Tenth ward. The literary lesson will be led by Mrs. R. J. A good attendance of Relief Society members is urged. Twelfth ward. Mrs. Louie Earl will be in charge of the literary lesson. North Logan. Meeting will begin at 2 o'clock. The social service lesson will be conducted by Mrs. Minerva Ormand and Mrs Ellon Icrkins. Hyde lnrk. Work meeting will begin at 2 p. m. and will be held at the usual place. Ilcnson ward A testimony meeting will be held at 2 o'clock. i c. nrzEU Society Editor Mendon : or 25 for information leading to llie arrest of the person or persons who started the fire that destroyed the Fonnesbeck Barn. C. W. RAPP Ghief Logan City Fire Dept. . The General Motors Value in the Refrigeration Industry ALMOST LOWEST IRICES, in Eriiiduirc History , 'I .X . |