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Show The Cache American, Iijran. Cache County, I'tah I air Seven THEODORE PRATT THE STORY Till'S FAR: Forty Mllbrrt Winkle, who operates a repair shop la tho kick of his home, li rouSed by his draft board that ba la la brtalta liu bad arti to hi II domineering a He, Amy, abo la qulia Oa arriving at ramp Mr. perturbed. Winkle la given bla physical, and la bit treat anrprlae and diamay, It aerept td for tko army. II laket tba oath of enlistment and tela aa many "thou" ba cannot remember Just abal they all are tor. lie la amt la Camp Squibb, a tboaaand mllrt from borne, where ha meeta Mr. Tinker, a man of bla ears aie. Mr. Winkle (ela KP and tome bayonet practice, la ahirh be dort aot da aa well. Yes, sir that I. I hope so, sir verely, a good deal put out that this STAGE-SCREEjRADIO We're satisfied with ou in irost little ruse bad been d.scuvered so I y 1RGIM VALE if whal mean. that's you respect, easily. by WtiUrn NwpiMrf Union. Like the Army? Look," he said, "here tie work I like it, sir. Mr. Winkle knew up to be Thomas A. Edison slow-likwas when Franchot this to be the stock answer to the was a prominent Starting from the ground. 1 think you heard the Captain men- member of Hollywood's stay-up-la- te question. The Lieutenant seemed to know tion something about procedure set. Ilut no more. He s little more in- sheets. You got yours?" it, too, and to want a now leader of the proud formation. for he rephrased the Mr. Winkle held it up. in it? parents association. On the question. What's it say you do? Happy Mr. Winkle hesitated. First, " Mr. Winkle read. set of Benedict Bogeaus' Answer just the way you feel, Dark Waters," Papa Tone crank engine by starter; if enthe Lieutenant Instructed. gine fire but motor won't run, pour exhibits snapshots of Pascal Well, I can't say I'm happy, sir. gas in the carburetor. Franchot, age nine months, Now you got the Idea," the Cor- to Merle Obcron, Thomas Mitchell Im not exactly a fighter, that Is, with my fists, so to speak. And be- poral ordered. and Fay Bainter till they cry for Mr. Winkle cranked the engine, help. It wai hot news when rascal ing away from my wife and . CHAPTER VIII Your regular work? You miss which fired but didn't run. He took grabbed tht edge of his crib and that? up a can and poured gasoline in the stood up and then wouldnt sit Once more Mr. Winkle fired the But I recognize why carburetor and tried again. The en- down again. Mrs. Tone Is Jean Wal "Yes, sir. about it machine c'in. By moving ' I'm here. gine ran for a moment and then lace, a beautiful blonde, under consufficiently he managed to tend sevYou know the new regulations spluttered to a stop. tract to Paramount. The Tones eral bullets where they were sup- that went into effect the other Mr. Winkle glanced longingly a) bought Robert Montgomery's house day. He clung to the trig- You're over thirty-eigposed to go. and can get the carburetor adjustment and then ; when he went Into the navy; Mrs. ger desperately, hoping to do well, a discharge if you go into a war in consulted his procedure sheet om e Tone's sister lives with them, and if only by accident when servants aren't to be had, dustry. Why haven't you applied?" more. The Sergeant had to yell for him He learned he now knew that tie Tone buckles down and washes Amy had written that she would to stop. "Pop," the Alphabet told leave it up to him, and that she seat of the trouble was the fuel dishes. him fondly, if it was anybody ex- would be proud of him no matter system. He checked the gas supcept you. I'd know he was what he decided. As yet he hadn't ply. the lines and the connections. Jerry Colonna, of the black walrus In that case I'd make him Bob a formal answer. Now he Finally he came, according to pro- mustache, will accompany her given on the Into the best machine-gunne- r to of cedure Pacific a on tour fighting the He it. carburetor. Hope prepared swiped range. But I guess you and any I'd like to stay in the Army,' with his screw driver again, and fronts when he finishes work In Re- kind of a gun ain't the kind to make he heard himself telling the Licutcn this time, when he pushed the startYou got to learn some friends. er, Army procedure was triumphant ant. If you want me. more, but you'll never learn much. The Lieutenant glanced at him When he shut off the engine, he I'm going to stood back with a puzzled expression once, with approval. ask you one more question, Winkle. on his face. Can I ask a question. Think it over before you answer: Corporal? , Are you afraid? Something you don't underDon't be ashamed of it, the stand? Lieutenant advised. He smiled. If Well, proposed Mr. Winkle, you'd told me you weren't afraid, "supposing I'm out in a stalled truck I would have known you weren't with the enemy after me. Do I go And I don't through the procedure and get capspeaking the truth. mean you alone, but all the men in tured, or do I adjust the carburetor eluding myself. Its a normal thing and escape?" He knew by now it was heresy to like being nervous before making a speech. Usually you make a better make such inquiries, but the answer speech because you're nervous. It's to this one worried him genuinely, JERRY COLONNA the same way with fighting. Fear The Corporal regarded him makes you more aware, keener, "Maybe your skin will tell publics "Atlantic City. Hes a man alert a better fighter. No soldier you that if you think its worth sav- of many faces in this one even aphas ever gone into battle without ing." pears as an oversized infant with blond curls! being afraid if he has, there was Mr. Winkle and his friend. Mr. something the matter with him, Handsome Bill Johnson, Metro's Dont connect my lecture, the Tinker, were in town to celebrate boy, was taken to Lieutenant went on, "with the fact their completing the Motor Mechan- new white-haireto as master of cere act coast the course ics and that I'm recommending you for the having received their monies for their Screen Test" on Motor Mechanics School. I simply certificates of graduation. He won the asfeel that's where you belong, by preThey stood outside the bar Mr. the Mutual network. of his singon the strength vious experience, and at your age. Tinker patronized. Mr. Winkle was signment And you may have to fight there, or about to be on his way down the ing ability, but In Hollywood he was be so close to it that its virtually street alone, as usual, leaving Mr. promptly given a major role in Walthe same thfhg. Thats all, and Tinker to the attractions within. Mr. lace Beerys "Airship Squadron 4. The radio show will serve as a build good luck to you." up for BilL It was a moment before Mr. Winkle could scramble to his feet and Elisabeth Taylor, the Good luck to you, sir salute. actress who made her screen debut He clung to the trigger desperatethat is, thank you, sir. and has in Lassie Come Home Mr. Winkle felt that the Army had ly, hoping to do well, if only by In the lead Rooney Mickey opposite of soul a accident. after all. While something National Velvet, will be starred he didnt exactly walk on air, which AH right, Private Tindall, lets see by Metro in Hold High the Torch. was impossible, anyway, being an what the master mind can do. Its the story of a child and a war Army mechanic was work he would dog, the third of the Lassie pictures. Freddie sat nonchalantly at the like better than marching' or shootThe role was originally meant for gun. It was the first time he had ing. At least it found a round hole Margaret O'Brien, but Elizabeth has followed an order with any kind of for him to fit in more comfortably proved talented enough to Inherit it. grace. He looked around. The Lieuthan the one he now occupied. tenant was far down the line. Mr. Tinker, on the other hand, Following more than 40 tests for You see that target? Freddie when the reclassification notices film the part some by on the bulletin were board and Czeideskrowski. asked posted Sergeant stars Jack L. Warner chose Joan his name was listed with that of Mr. Thats you. Lorring for the coveted role of BesShoot the gun instead of your Winkle, was not pleased. in "The Corn Is Green." Shes sie Me! he complained. I aint mouth, Jack advised. 18, was born in Hongkong, and has to be in the to nursemaid any Army Freddie glared at him. been in this country only five years. a It aint right! It aint right Freddie took his time at the gun. forjeep. She's acted on numerous radio proa minute! Finally he fired. Delicately he hangrams. You better write to the Secretary dled the bouncing death. He sliced of War about one of his advised it, the up and down marks on the tarYank soldiers in Italy are becomsquad who was remaining an infanget. He sliced those running across. patrons of opera, according to ing You to him write just He cut to ribbons those marked on a tryman. fix received by Dr. Frank reports it up for you. and hell slant. Black, NBCs general music diThe Messrs. Winkle and Tinker When he was through he asked rector. It started after the first moved in new circles. triumphantly of the Sergeant, How Italian campaigns were successto barracks at one changed They do you like yourself now? ful, he said. Many cafes were out of the far ends of Camp Squibb, so of bounds, Italian films had no EngThe Alphabet regarded the target many miles away that it might have lish titles, and the USO entertainers If there been a different world. Their assowith regretful admiration. he hadn't arrived Getting along all right? was somebody else than a rat who ciates were,all mechanically inclined yet The boys were so did that. he observed, it would be individuals. These spoke their lan- asked. desperate for entertainment One-nice and I would send him a guage better than had their previous Tinker had been wishing that he they went to opera, and bked it. invitation to join the companions, and over them all was would join him this time. How Within 24 hours of the production machine-gu- n crew I think the Lieuabout it? he inquired. a slightly technical aura. . tenants going to let me make up. "No, Mr. Winkle replied judi- of his radio theater, Action in the Their office during business hours North Atlantic, Cecil B. DeMilles The first Mr. Winkle knew of it was a large, hangar-lik- e building. ciously, I dont think so. I know youre married and all, plea for recruits for the merchant was the sound of loud voices coming Two lines of engines, mounted on from the rear of the barracks. Run- high wooden frames, were placed but that aint any reason you can't marine brought about an enlistment of 86 men from the listening audining out with other men, he discov- down its length. On these they enjoy yourself. ence, practically enough to man a Mr. Winkle shook his head. ered that Jack hadnt waited to get worked, in select groups of four, ship. I Liberty to over Freddie away from camp. aint each with a Technical Corporal get you to dc trying When Mr. Winkle rushed forward quartet, and a supervising Captain anything you dont want to do, arIts the experience of a lifetime to to stop it, he was caught end held miraculously clad in coveralls like gued Mr. Tinker. While along when Parks Johnson is doof tag one the stood they by huge arms of Mr. Tint their own. discussing it, with Mr. Tinker making most of the com- ing Vox Pop at a military hoser, who advised fiercely, Letm Mr. Winkle, who could repair anyThe men love the genial alone. thing, here really learned about ments, they saw two soldiers com- pital. The battle was progressing on Army regulations, which presumed ing along the street. One was Jack, Parks, who has a son in the servpretty much of an even basis by that he knew nothing about a com- but they couldnt believe their eyes ice. And during the show before the time the Alphabet arrived on the bustion engine. They also held that at first when they recognized the the broadcast it's something to see a' wounded man and a pretty nurse scene. Afterward. Freddie claimed there was only one way to do a other. that he was swinging at Jack when specified job, the Army way, and They hadnt seen Jack or Freddie doing one of those stunts children do at parties, while Johnson stands he hit the Sergeant. Jack recounted that anything else might as well since the fight. Incredible rumors, the same tale when one of his blows not exist. which they refused to accept, had by with a handful of dollar bills, to reached them that Freddie had final- reward the winner. caught the Alphabet instead, and We will now, lectured his Corin his case he was sincere but not been broken into small pieces and poral instructor, locate the trouble ly As a result of a publicity agents appreciated by the higher authoriin this engine, which wont run. To was being put together again in anBasil Rathbone, dream, whos ties. other form. on the ignition illustrate, he turned Sherlock Holmes in the radio Now the soldier on Jacks arm As they were led off to the Lieuand pressed the starter with his tenant by Sergeant Czeideskrowski, hand. The motor turned over, but stood straight. He was confident, mystery series, was credited with a Jack called to Mr. Winkle, Please refused to start. The Corporal looked but not arrogant. And no mustache collectors interest in sculptured hands. Hes been the unhappy redont about at his four men, peering at blackened his upper bp, which was of hands from fans all over I wont, promised Mr. Winkle. their nameplates. shaven cipient clean. Winkle, you Mr. Tinker was the first to speak, the country. He didnt even write home about take it. the incident when both the warriors That aint you, TinMr. Winkle, who had been regard- to Freddie. ODDS A.D EMtS According to were given terms in the stockade. ing the engine idly, had already no- dall. plans, Dick Henry Aldrich present Mr. Mr. Winkle was ordered to report ticed the trouble. Winkle stared, perplexed, Jones will Why, he said, make . a picture during the to the orderly room. Wondering the carburetor's out of adjust- from one to the other of the young location of The Aldrwh Fammen. It what serious breach of military cant he said. be, ment. ily from the air waves; he hasnt Jack laughed. he had committed, he deSure it is. Hes made one since he played the young He swiped briefly but expertly at parted to the accompaniment of en- the carburetor with his screw driv- an Army lug now. He nudged Fred- Mark Twain. . . . Don Woods, star of Go on, yardbird, speak your hbCs Those We Loie, has signed a couraging remarks from his com- er, snapped on the ignition, pressed die. long-tercontract with Warner Eros.; rades. the starter, and the motor roared. piece. Freddie had been standing with his first picture will be Roughly SpeakIt was nice knowing you. Pop. The Corporal, looking apoplectic, Ann Sothern gave up a vacaWhen you get to England, drop gestured wildly for him to shut it his face slightly flushed, making no ing. to play the leading rele in the tion Now us a card. comment he looked sheepish W alter off. Pidgeon show dramatization of The Lieutenant leaned back in his for an instant before he said: Mr. Winkle obeyed. I Toinrich. . . Helen Walkers owe I an chair behind his desk and regarded has been writing her for lots of you apology, Mr. Indignantly, the Corporal put the guess him. Getting along all right? be carburetor out of adjustment again Winkle. pin-upictures of Paulette Goddard, asked. Doiothy Lamour and Peronica Lake. and then addressed Mr. Winkle se (TO BE CONTINUED) ld N TIME I gold-brickin- with-eringl- ImlPIr5' I well-know- n Barbara Bell pattern No. 1383 Is designed In sizes 10. 12. 14. 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