Show Balchen Undergoes Appendix Operation CAPETOWN CAPETOWN Union of South Africa ca Sept 21 1 Bernt JP-Bernt Bernt Balchen was recovering today from an appendicitis operation the postponement of which with with his temporary disappearance I caused wide concern I The famous pilot now en route I with Sir Hubert Wilkins to the antarctic antarctic ant ant- arctic had conferred with a doctor after leaving the ship but thereafter went to the home of a friend unmindful ful of the anxiety felt by his associates associates asso asso- dates the doctor and a taxi driver whom he k kept pt waiting for hours At noon yesterday Balchen appeared appeared ap ap- at the hospital where an operation was d deemed emed necessary |