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Show THE BEAVER PRESS, BEAVER, UTAH outside. Jud sat down at the table, swallowing the lump in his throat. His mother filled his plate with pancakes. He didn't even know they were there. Through the screen THE RIFLE door he could hear his sheep being loaded into the battered old truck. By DANIEL F. LINDSAY A rifle was better anyway. When his father tooted the horn he got up solemn faced and kissed his MNLY $30. " The clerk smiled walls of tho old log cabin weren't mother. After a down at Jud as he handed built for eavesdropping. All the way to town he kept his while he heard the sounds of their hiin the rifle. eyes away from the back of the to the and bed was house truck. Just as they came to the "Uh," Jud hesitated for a mo- going ment as his trembling fingers ran silent. He lay there staring miserslaughter house he could stand it at the ceiling, his mind filled no along the chill barrel. "I haven't ably longer. "Pa," he burst out, with the and deep aching despair "They won't hurt long, will gut that much." they?" that goes with wanting the unat"No, son," his father's eyes "Sorry son." He took it back. tainable. his little tired shone never know Jud's wistful eves followed him as bram could Finally stand no more and he what kindly, "They'll he sat it in the rack and hurried happened." fell into a restless sleep. "All right." He stared out of the down the counter. Thirty dollars! The early morning sunlight window while his father sold them. He had a sick feeling as he .stumbled out of the store. Why, streaming across his face woke When the man took them away he he'd never evn had his hands on him. He started to jump up, then swallowed hard, then shook his that much money As he walked remembered the rifle and sank head. His father handed him the down the street he swung the bag back. Tho sounds of hungry animoney and they drove off. "Want me to come in too, son?" of salt from mind to hand. If a mals edged around his consciousrifle cost that much, think how ness. He could hear Pete, Rlackie Pa smiled as they came to the much that house must have cost. and Joe, his lame sheep, bleating store. Jud shook his head and hurfor him. At least, he shrugged his ried up the rickety steps. Half a Knough to buy all the rifles in the shoulders, I've got them. minute later he- - ime back out world. a proudmile. in came mother his from "Son," wearing Reaching the edge of town he "Say, Jud, that's some iron." His started up the twisted mountain the kitchen, "As soon as you're road. Unconsciously his bare calloused feet avoided the blistering hot rocks. Any other day he would have walked close to the jagged cuC formed by the road. Today he didn't care about the cool shade. His mind was still back at the little store. Maybe his Pa would get it anyway. The thought made him half run. As he rounded the curve he could see his mother waiting for him in the doorway. "You sure made a quick trip Jud. What you so excited about?" "I got to talk to Pa." He handed her the bag of salt and went inside for a drink of water. She followed him with amused eyes. "What about son?" Ho hung the cup back on its hook and shook his head. "Man talk, mom." "Oh, I see," she ducked her head. "Well, he's out in the upper pasture." He rushed outside again. "Pa," he shouted as he reached the edge of the tree ringed field, "It's down at the store." "What's down at the store, son?" "Sure Pa. I went down fur a bag of salt and there it was." His His eyes were affectionate as he eyes were shining. "You ought to see it." watched Jud gallop toward him. "The end of the world done up in dressed your Pa wants to talk to fattier put the box of shells on the seat between them. "Why, it's even you." pink ribbons?" "All right." He hurried into his better'n mine." "No, Pa." His young face was "It sure is a beaut, Pa." He serious as he .slid to a stop. "My pants and shirt. At least he would know for sure. His father smiled held it upright between his legs all riile. The one I want." the way home. "Oh?" Fa looked away uncom- as he entered. All afternoon they could hear the "Good morning Jud." fortably. "You sure it's the one of the new rifle echoing down crack you want?" How he had dreaded His eyes searched "Morning Pa." the range. Then toward evening this day. All winter long they had his father's face for a sign. there was a long period of silence. talked of guns, particularly the "Your mom and I talked about When one Jud would get some day. Each the rifle last they called him for supper night, son." Jud just he time they went to the store Jud stood there. "And we don't think pushed open the screen door and shuttled inside. His sigh was would rush eagerly over to the we can spare the money right heavy. Pa looked up with an unshiny gun case, but they never now." suited him. derstanding smile. Gradually it had "Okay, Pa," his face fell, "$30 reached the "maybe, someday" "Regret your bargain, son?" is a lot of money." stage. Pa had been glad. "No," he shook his head, "but I "But," his father continued, "we miss "Sure Pa. I went down for a bag my lame 'uns." did think of a way you could get of salt and there it was." His "I know, son. Growing up is rifle if the bad wanted it you eyes were shining. "You ought to tough." enough." see it." "Yes, Pa." He ran his fingers "Oh, I do, Pa." His face was "How much did they say it was, one broad smile. "I want it more along the dull barrel. He tried hard son?" Mentally he braced himnot to think about Pete, Blackie than anything in the world." self. and Joe. "Enough to sell your sheep?" "Well," his face fell a trifle, "it was $30." open the screen door JUD pushed "I see," Pa took his hand, walked outside without an"we'll have to talk about it later. swering. His mother and father Right now I want you to help me exchanged glances and went on mend some fences." with their breakfast. Once away from the house Jud Slowly the afternoon passed for Jud. Every minute seemed a year. hurried to the little pen. The sheep He watched his father's set face hobbled over to his side. He slipped V7 by NANCY PEPPER out of the corner of his eye. By the one arm around Pete's neck and his time they started back down the mind went back to the day he had J I YIN' YOUR JEANS path toward the house his heart crawled down into the ravine in was heavy. Whenever Pa acted search of him. He stood there a There's an epidemic of blue Jeans like this it meant they didn't have long time while a chain of mem- parties sweeping through teendom. the money. Silently he ate his sup- ories passed over him. Finally he Maybe it's just a reaction to all this "new look" dress wiped a tear on his shirt sleeve per and went to bed. It was several hours before he and went back inside the house. ing up that's been fell asleep. He listened closely to "I want the rifle, Pa." He held going on. Even the rise and fall of his father's his sturdy little body stiff. though the new "All right son. It's up to you." name for a jeans voice, straining to make out the muflled words. It was useless. The His father got to his feet and went party is a "bums rush," you usually turn up looking pretty elegant even in Jeans. Here are some of the X X X. i ways you dress them up to the I Grace Noll Crowd occasion. l FICTION cower Grapes in the Sun Th tun, which hw til Ibnte plinra irrolvir round il tod ekpftiJrnl upo it, cm fip clmiet of u il U bid soiiuij tlx id tlx ld w grro 1$ Cuuuo purple duster at my fingerips, with the esicnce of the sun and rain. all its honeyed nectar for my lips. Holds all of life within its crimson stain The sun's long concentration brought to beat Upon the ripping vine, the ripening fruit, Is evidence of the great miraculous care Back of the sod, and deep within the root. THIS So I today in this strange wilderness, Lr t TJ This baffling, bewildering earthly hour, Cling staunchly to the faith that God will bless The humblest child who seeks the central rvwer That is bis love, and, facing toward the sun, Wait for fulfilment as this fruit has done. IS SISSY STt'FF One way to feminize your jeans is to cut them off, length, and edge them with eyelet ruffling. Ditto around sweatthe neckline of your tuck-ier. No, Elmer the farmer's daughter never looked like thisl pedal-pushe- Women's World SEWING Professional Culling Tricks Pcrmil Ultimate in Sewing By rlla critical look at some of clothing or other items you have sewed in the past. Do they look as though they had been bought or does something label them as homemade? True, clothing made at home frequently has better sewing in it, but if it does not have styling or flair or effect, as some people call it, it hasn't achieved the ultimate in sew- TAKE You'll 0 3 Cut fabrics on a floor . . , good. However, if you are using a very expensive fabric, stitch the pattern in cheesecloth or muslin first, then rip and use it for cutting and making the dress or blouse itself. a recipe or guide, and it pays to study the detailed instructions that go with it so that you will have a complete picture of just what is done to make the finished garment. A pattern is really Assemble Equipment; Cut on Table or Floor Everything needed for the sewing project should be assembled, to prevent running off for basting thread or needles, and thus interrupting your train of thought. Thread nee- - Mrk them with chalk. dies before cutting so that any basting or markers that you need will be right at hand. Sharp cutting shear, either with plain or pinked edges, are essential. You also may like to have a small pair of nicely sharpened scissors for cutting notches. Have plenty of pins, threaded needles, chalk, tape measure and ruler at hand. Unless you have a large table which can be padded, it's best to use the floor. A surface that allows plenty of room, as well as one from which pieces of pattern and material won't slip off, is essential to good cutting. Never try to cut fabric that it wrinkled or torn at an angle. Some materials will need pressing to smooth them before cutting is done. If the uncut edge is not smooth, Be Smart! Hilt 11. .. m. I WW WW IV. 1 H'in-throp- 's draw out a cross thread and cut along this line so the fabric will be straight. If you cannot draw out a thread, mark the fabric with chalk and ruler, then cut along the line. If the fabric is a second or has Caws and imperfections in it, mark these with pins, basting or chalk, so you'll notice them during cutting and can piece the pattern properly to avoid them. Check the fabric for right and wrong side, marking the right side with pins so that it can be seen easily when you lay the pattern 82S3 MUUU 12-2- 0 Gored Skirt is a graceful style for the woman larger figure. Note the treatment, the nattering skirt. You can have brief; or a longer length, if your w f4 Popular Frock two piece frock THE here is a fresh, youthful version. The slanted closing on the blouse is accented with a bright novelty button and the peplum flares out neatly above a slim skirt. ERE a.1 slVj ever-popul- No. 8293 comes In sizes 12, 14. and 20. Size 14, 4 yards of Pattern 16. 18 Pattern No. 8336 Is for sr 44, 46 and 48 42. 40. sleeves, 4"2 yards SEWING CIRCLE PATTERN 530 South Weils St. - Chieiji Enclose 25 cents in coins b pattern Pattern desired. Nn . Name- - Addres- s- Before Cutting When you plan to cut napped fabrics, lay the pattern pieces on it so that all pieces point the same way. This is done so that the nap will all run the same way when the garment is finished. Velveteen, corduroy and velvet are some of the more common naped fabrics, and they should be studied so that you will know how to cut them. If you are in doubt as to whether the fabric is napped, feel it. If it has the feeling of fur, you will know it is napped. Sheen fabrics also must be studied before cutting, and here again, it is important to place all pieces of the pattern running the same way before cutting. Sheen fabrics, such as satin, catch the light in different ways, and cutting this way is a necessity or it will look as though you had used different pieces of material. Both sheen and napped fabrics are best cut on a rough surface such as the floor so they won't slip. If you are using a table, lay a sheet or other piece of material on it so that the materials do not slip as you cut. Take care to fold the material on the straight of the goods or along the lengthwise threads if you want the garment to hang properly. If you do not check this little matter of the fold, you are apt to have a crooked dress. The fold is particularly important when you cut sleeves, for if the pattern is not placed on the grain of the fabric, the sleeve always will twist no matter how much you try to remedy the fault in sewing. Follow the Guide In Cutting Patterns A guide usually is given with a pattern which you purchase. It's wise to study this and lay the fabric with the pieces as directed because, as you study, you will see there's always a reason, and a good one for doing it a certain way. The pieces should be pinned before you cut. Insert the pins from the top, without slipping your hand underneath the fabric. Wherever the pieces are curved, use a lot of pins so there Is no chance of slip- FIRST AID to Married Earning the AILING HOUSE Women More For the first time In rled women men with paying jobs, Paul C. Click of thaU-S-fcensus. imoothest edge ' If the pattern advises the sleeves to be cut double, thli means that they are reversed. Ai you remove the pins from the pieces, fold one sleeve one way, and the other in another way. When the sleeve is cut slncle. place on fabric and cut. To cut the second ileeve. the pattern must be turned anri reversed as it Is placed on the material. Mark with chalk all notches and other notations after cutting to help guide your sewing. histcr outnumber j by Roger C. Whitman I have bronze QUESTION: screens that have been discolored because someone rubbed yellow soap all over them. This has made them green. I have tried to clean them by washing them and also 'used kerosene, but this has not helped. I would appreciate any suggestions. ANSWER: I believe wiping the screens with a cloth dampened with ammonia would take off the green discoloration. Be careful of ammonia fumes. If this fails, try a good metal polish. An alternative would be to wash with ordinary vinegar, in which has been dls-- ; solved as much salt as will be taken up; then rinse well with clear water. The solution can be made into a paste by the addition of flour. "Five sixths of the Perhaps a tuck-pointin- g job may be needed, and also a coating of cement base paint containing a of Butter Tower Tower of Butter, built century, still stands Rouen France. This in tcs re constructed was money contributed to sorby the peasants who ter as a food that they fee ' during Jin WW J Ok Buy U. S. Saving! Boeing Facial waterproofer. Insects Cause Food Loss Insect pests reduced cottonseed production last year by an amount which would have provided 4,500,-00- 0 people for a year with as much fat as now is included in European diets. Each 100 pounds of cottonseed meal will replace 250 to 300 pounds of grain when the oil meal is used for livestock feed. Some authorities estimate that control of insecti that attack corn would add 100 million bushels to annual yields. mart men working have either to dent children in the boa : dren of school age only G. E'-plains. Glick believes this A ' advance of the standards living. of eating it QUESTION: My chimney has leaked for years. Numerous could not find the leak. I also had a waterproof coating applied. The leak is over the fireplace. Can you advise me? ANSWER: There may be breaks :in the mortar joints, especially at 'the joint over the fireplace. Or the bricks themselves may be old and porous. Defective flashings at the roof line might be another cause. Try to get a good chimney mason to visit the house on a rainy day and find out just where the trouble lies. He may advise putting on a chimney cap, for rain may come down the chimney. si:: acca:.: Since 1910, Glick sars,t been a 50 per cer.t increa working wives labor force." the husband is the sole prx only three fifths of the wife household. blotch f skin careJuHy-To cleanse nimntu im'tntinn 811(1 IR'l famous twfoW nniinl in, use the.se ft I r- -l ill ; Sf thatmaW.l ft MOM"Ifsleep i" 'Srf th. -' Tbottwndu now '"!"-nawi that th-- if meht mvht bt from u..itv iir i U M ',Jl1" 2 or DOUBLE VOlR ONE I p JUACK. 1 n The combination of exquisite handiwork and exceptional design la netting s new trend in costume blouse that ran he a major part of a costume for virtually any occasion. In tbe typical interpretation Rketched, the Victorian yoke Is adapted in a flattering shape and depth. Then it acain Is reflected In the tuffs. Note the restraint In treatment that makes for true smartness. t sj of Study Fabrics Cut with a long steady motion, slid ing the scissors along In a gliding motion so that the cut will not be uneven or rigged. The thick blade of the ihein Is pliced above the material and the pointed one underneath, Uie the middle of the blidei for cutting thli will give the silk scarf, cummerbund fashion around your waistline at the next jeans jamboree. A matching scarf tied around your bead please, with long ends hanging grtsy style at one side. Now, all you need Is a golden earring or, maybe, Ray 1' on it. terial WASP WAISTED That's how you'll look if you bind your ombre your neck and dive for the oyster in gold kid ballets or sandals. A coot of gilt paint will transform last year's black ballets, in case you've squandered your allowance on malt-cd- s and bubble gum. Try out any of these tricks at the next bums' rush and the only thing blue about your Jeans will be the color see? Men's shoes are featuring the bold look, as shown here in variation on the wingtip lace oxford. A conventional wing-ti- p design extends from the inside over the tip of the shoe, flowing then into a curved tip line on the outside. The shoes shown here are in imported gorse, with a long vamp circling the entire quarter. The tip is medallion with a special medallion added to the quarter at the lace row. The shoe also features white sole stitching. seam allowance is made In most patterns, but it's a good Idea to allow more of a seam if you are using material that ravels easiIt'i especially important to lymake an extra seam allowance on the underarm seams of such ma- if you roll up your Jeans and hold them In place with clip clothes pins. As a formal touch, paint your clothes pins with red polish and, while it's still moist, sprinkle some sequins on them. GOLD PLATED For a really new look, gild your jeans with a gold kid belt; wrap fake gold chains around if A good tract attention (and Imitation, too) if Si" ping. at- Mil-lan- . V 1 It's n ACCENTS Bold Look fore r CLirrED Jl ing. a real art to cut properly beyou actually embark on the sewing itself, and much can be achieved when a garment is cut properly and marked explicitly. Alterations on a pattern must be made before cutting or the garment will not have the styling which your figure problem may dictate. Before buying a pattern, study your figure type and select the lines most becoming to you. Buy the fabric to fit the pattern as well as to fit yourself. Even though you buy a pattern closest to your size, there may be a few adjustments necessary before it really fits well. Taking measure ments will help, pinning the pattern together and trying it on is also Mas IJoullfj M 3taltering SlijL for WGiM o-Pi- ece JlnLj a CIRCLE PATTERN Akyi read our advertis"""1"' fully. 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