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Show t ' :iv. - V r- li4fe''' - Tuxu ju6tr 1 you know Mrs. Martin. She lives in that little house down at the far end of town. Every day she puts on an apron under her coat and ties a scarf around her head and goes out to clean for someone. Mondays Mrs. Martin cleans for Mrs. Wood and on Tuesday she's at the Gibsons'. You've seen her waiting for a bus on cold Winter evenings or trudging along in late afternoon under the blazing finale of the . . . i v Summer sun. Mr. Martin isn't able to be out any more. He's pretty crippled up, Mrs. Martin says on Wednesdays when she's dusting and ironing. But they have a lot to be thankful for, she 1 goes on. Sometimes on Sunday Mrs. Martin's daughter drives over from the farm by Council am a lifer in the Missouri State Prison. Time was when, during my stretch here, I felt miserable and bitter. Then I read something that changed my whole attitude. Td like to pass the story on to you: During colonial days, a Quaker named Ebenczer Adams lived in Philadelphia. He was known for his good yMrcf, iwh far rtTiff the trW yn crypy)jfr the bereaved. A ' frisnd of his, a lady of hih rank and breedings had gone into deep mcsming over the death ..of her husband. Elbe spoke to no one sad had no callers until the good Quaker visited her. Several months passed, and on the Quaker's next visit he noticed that the lady, was still in moum- -' ins. As she greeted him, she raised her stricken eyes, expect fcj sympathy. Instead she was, to task see Uy friend," he said, God!" you have not yet forgiven That rebuke brought her to her senses, Just as. it did me. It can do the same tar joa. Kenneth Fisher, Missouri State Penitentiary, . ' t?" first trying years of marriage, I had leaving my husband and might have done so had he been less patient and understanding. I learned that mar-riais not for children, whether they are 20 or 50. If young people spend years preparing for a career, why don't they allot a little time preparing for mnbffn their lifrwMt vocation? If rs. J. R, Dubuque, la. seriously-considere- ge . " 1 . JeertonCUyJSo. Sored: Oae Uorrtofe It wasn't until I was married and ' hid two children IhatTreaSy'be gas to mature at 24. During the d "XarbtsMsTraeWnne' Willie has died and no longer needs his crutches. He has left them behind to remind us of his warmth and good wUL Willie loved humanity, especially children, and never became embittered over his long life on crutches. The crutches became a symbol of Willie's indomitable spirit Jand' were always adorned ! with shoes, candy, caps, gloves, or One of tke most striking beauties to recent years is Kim Novak. A bashful girl in fear Windy City days, Kim conquered Her shyness to become star in such films as "The Man With the Golden Arm, "Picnic, and- - her latest release, "The Eddy Duchin Story." For more on Kim. see page U. (Photo by Cobtint.) Kit Hollywood in sweaters which he would give to those "less fortunate." Because of the bundles hanging from his crutches and his giving spirit, we affectionately called him "Christmas Tree Willie." I am sure Willie has fashioned pockets in his wings to hide gifts for little angels. Even in Heaven, Willie would want to share his blessings. Incidentally, we recently started a new file "Overseas." We can dream can't wet Henrietta Lohff Wurtzel, Freeport, III God's Fetere Helper I want to be a nurse, but many people try to discourage me. Last Fall I was a hospital patient, and I know what a gentle caress M. B., Colorado Springs, Colo. Trevel t Yoer Rstgec Tips They say half the fun of a vacation is in planning it If that's the case, we're on half a vacation all the time at our house. Our family keeps a Travel File. In it, in neat, businesslike envelopes labeled according to sections of the country, we put all the articles, maps, and brochures we can find. We use the file to help us decide what area to visit The contents afford us many pleasant Sundays as we read about the sights and study the history of each section. When we actually make our trip, we know what to see and how to see it We Pay $10 for Tow Letters We welcome your views on any subject of general interest If xoe print your letter, you will receive $10. Letters must be signed, but names trill be withheld on request We reserve the right to edit contribution. Address Letters Editor, Family Weekly, 179 N. Michigan Ave Chicago 1, RL HEROES OF THE HIGHWAY by Norman Sklarewirr 4 WHO SHOULD A PAY FO POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS? by Charles Komaiko Norte MkhJgaa AveCMcege I, III. t WE, TOO. WEIE JUST THINKING (Recipes) Leonard S. Davidow, Publisher Walter C. Oreyfat, Associate rublishar Address atl commeekatioas abort editorial feetwres to Family Weakly, 179 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago t, HI Sand all advertising to Family Weakly, 17 E. 45th St, New York 17, N. YCotenrs Copyright I ISA, by family Weakly Magazine. Inc., 171 N. Mich, iga Ave, Chicago I, III. All rights reserved lee Kartman, Editorial Director THE LONG AND SHORT OF PLAY CLOTHES by Allyn Rice JUNIOR TREASURE CHEST edited by Marjorie Barrows 14 PUT A GLOW ON YOUR CHEEKS IS Associate Editors: KIM NOVAK: WALLFLOWER TO AMERICAN BEAUTY by Peer M Jcsttfly Weekly Umgaxim, June 2, 13i$ 12 Melanie Oe Pratt. Food Editor William A. Fetter. Art Director lobert Fitigibbon Frank lobimon Jerry Regina Grass . Jack lyen Klein, New York FARMHOUSE IN THE MODERN CLUE OF THE GOOD-LUC- K MANNER PIECE Mrs. Martin isn't young any more. It's harder now for her to climb the basement stairs and a tender smile can do for someone who is ilL I am just 17 and still in high school, but I want to instill confidence in the fearful, help the discouraged gain hope for a better life, give a new baby its first bath, and help an elderly patient pass on to eternal life I want to work hand in hand with God. Alice Kay Jenkins, Platteville, Wis. CKi-cago-b- 171 Bluffs and brings a dozen fresh eggs or a dressed chicken. It helps to stretch the budget a little farther, like when all the children send a bit extra at Christmas. by Ruth W. Lee by William T. Brannon Oppenheimer . . . U IS It twing Galloway with the washing and harder still to move Mr. Martin from his chair to his bed at night And there's groceries to get on the way home and her own washing to do and the stove to tend. But when there's something extra to be done for the Woods or the Gibsons, Mrs. Martin is always glad to help. She says the money comes in real handy, sure, but she'd be glad to come anyway. And she would. Mrs. Martin has lived a long time and raised a whole brood of children and some of the grandchildren. She's known good times and bad, times when there was a lace cloth on the table and times when there was no more than oilcloth. Mrs. Martin is patched, too, with bits and pieces of life. But you know Mrs. Martin. The lace of her shows through. , .. |