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Show hs ting his h inds on s to til YOUNu turn- - t e h ilia r if. r He snap; id. 'I you. D ck. that tins idi a of stoji i,' at a I Y' u know 'hose s'. op was no g io E B I, boys me so. art, nnd I bet tti.it Dapper Dick tl ey figured Crane wouldn't be able to reus', st .ppm somewhere for a truu." Tht chjpers poised nbive I tic's head, Johnny looked in the m.rror atid said nothing, alth ugh a wild thought was runn.ng through his head. Dick straighten! d in the chair, "You've got the J.ttcrs, he said, 'what harm was tl.ere in c imm' cl toward THl FICTION CORNER ini mm SL'UUPEDty! Miuuv PETTICOAT IJE-KUFFL- A.W ibr 1 JITTERS A CASE OF Bv yUHNNY USIK WIUIVM CUnihtRT barber Sut In the dia.r b n it g ns he fingered thj uiig'i the pagis of the magazine lurking at the cart x ns. In the mirror in front of him he law the two nun peer through the itnre w.niiuw. He epertcd that they would move on once they saw that Tony, the ownir of the shop : ! wasn't there. Johnny's reputation as barber wasn't too good, and he had hud only one dissatisfied customer ali night. Suddenly it dawned on Johnny that these two nun had appeared at the window a few minutes before lie couldn't be mistaken. They both had several weeks stubbie on their faces, nnd hair was growing over their ears and down their nerks. The door opened and the men winced. Johnnv inside. stepped He'd It was almost eigtit o'clock. have to work overtime. Johnny pushed hiinsclf out of the chair Bnd noticed that both men were as till as he, but lean. He aaw eyes that were alert, but could Beneath the stand some sleep. growth of whiskers were thin faces that needed a few square meals to help fill out the sunken Jaws. And a good whiskbroom could he used to advantage to remove some of the dust from their clothing. "You the cAily barber here?" one of the nun snajped as he set a small valise on a chair. Johnny didnt like the man's surly tone. He hunehrd his broad shoulders, stretched to his full six feet, and was tempted to toss the two haggard looking gents out of the shop, but decided that that might hurt Tonys business. answered Johnny cas"Yeah, ually, realizing that he had never seen the men in town before, "the owner of the shop took his wife out tonight, nnd I'm filling in for him. "I U go first, Ed, the spokesman for the two said as ho began to remove his coat The man called Ed grunted, "I dont like takin this chance, Dick, then he flopped on a chair near the wall and pulled the valise to him. "Forget it," Dick grinned, "I feel lousy with all this hair on me. A good clean shave and haircut will pep us up." Johnny walked to the door and atarted to pull down the shade. Ed jumped to his feet knocking the valise on the floor, his hand flashing to his coat pocket with the "What are you same movement. he snapped mendoin' that for? acingly. Johnny was stunned by the sudHe found his voice den outburst. and explained, "It's getting near closing time. I'm pulling the shades down so that no one else will come In." Dick giggled and said, "Youve got the jitters, Ed. We don't want anyone else to come in here, do we?" Suspicion The men's Ed ring. he seen or ed together arose iq. Johnnys mind. names had a familiar and Dick! Where had heard these names linkbefore- - He went to the store window and pulled d iwn the b g shade, and the three men were hidden from the eyes of any passerby. He wished he hadnt thought about the shades. He had an uneasy feeling now that he was alone with the two men. Ed saw the bolt lock on the inside of the door and said, "That's right, Dick, we don't want anybody else cornin in here." With two long strides he reached the door and pushed the bolt barrel into place. - : can come in now," he Thin he went back, ed tl.e val.se, and sat d iwn. Johnny walked to the barber chair and adjusted the headrest, lie had an inkling now of whom these two men might be, although it seemed fantastio that he could be right. Dick loosened his necktie and collar then ejsed into the barber chair. He looked at his fingernails, brushed them on his knees and said, "You ought to have a girl here to mam-cui- e rev nails. They could stand "Nobody smcrid. a s . puli-dun- At f rst Johnny winced at the thought of a man having manicured nails. .Then, although he showed no outward emotion, he was jol'ed inside. I)a per Dick Crane' Surely that was the name of the man sit- - here? lids guys a barber, then I'm Ed snarled, "I Claus, think this guys been planted here snd we've walked Into a trap! Bullin' them shades down was a signal! D.ck ran his hand over the back rf his neck, and Johnny forced a "If Santa srrde. Johnny said, "It doesnt look so good now, but wait until I put the other clippers on it. He moved around the chair with r ' ,vv ting in the chair! And the jittery man near the wall who was staring at him with cold piercing eyes was his twin brother, Ed. Johnny took a long linen cloth, spread it in front of Dick, then pinned it around his neck. So these were the kidnappers who had made the headlines two weeks before! They were 700 miles from the coast where they had collected $50,000 in ransom money, and the F.B.I. was supposed to be hot on their trail. Dick "Dont cut it too short, said, just give me a good quick trim, and make a neat job. After picking up the clippers, Johnny turned his back on Ed. He had a good view of him in the mirror. "Been Ed in these parts long? asked behind him. "Lived on a farm outside of town all my life, except when I was in the army," Johnny said as he ran the clippers up the back of Dick's neck. "You dont look like a farmer to me. Ed growled, his voice full of suspicion. Dick "What's eatin you Ed? grunted. Johnny became shaky when he saw Eds hand grip something in his coat pocket again. He began to work faster and the back of Dick's head didnt look so good. "After all, Johnny thought, "a fellow who had cut hair only aboard a transport on the way back from Japan couldn't do too good cf a job, especially on a mop of hair like this Dapper Dick had. For a minute or two Ed watched in silence, then he stood up and put the valise on the chair. Fut- - If JaaL - Ed's eyes watching intently. After pulling open a drawer he reached far inside. Suddenly he whirled about, a .32 in his hand. The brothers were taken by surprise. Ed mumbled, I told you he was one of Hoover's men. Holding the gun In his left hand. Johnny used his right to throw the clippers at the big bulk store window. Amid the crash of glass, Johnny backed around to the door, and as he unbolted it, he could hear running feet on the pavement. Sheriff Ike Williard was among the crowd that hurried to investigate the noise caused by the breaking window. After Johnny explained who the brothers were, Ike smiled and said, Local boy captures big city slickers. Still rubbing his hand over the back of his neck, Dick mused, then He looked you ain't a Fed, heh? at his brother and added, Why didnt you shoot the punk? Johnny waited until Sheriff Ike took guns away from the brothers, then he smiled and said, I thought Tony was crazy for keeping an unloaded gun in the drawer but I guess it was a good idea after all. y JjikksL. -f- or- J.QSLtliu 3SS By NANCY PEPPER Kis-step- s When the record seems endless; when you can think of at least a half dozen other things yon would rather be doing rfl' ' the insistent power, the constant friend, The Qradfaft hope of ill eternity I He is life s bread and wine, He u the truth, Ht is the acltss, qaeruhles a v, fire cf )outh. J V-s- A o eraun, . f The living force beneath that grow, And from above, the ftar-- e iirpellirc rr zht al! - rhip IT C, Cho r Grace Noll Crowell "1 2. t 13 You may be busy, but you can with prepare cottage oranges, grapefruit and berries in season with a buttered muffin and a glass of iced tea for a lunch that's healthful and balanced. cheese you ever thought to your disgestive process to have It called upon suddenly to digest a big meal after having been lazy for many hours? It's much better to try to distribute your calories evenly throughout three meals during the day. In between you wont feel an energy lag and you will keep your system in good working order. Dont give the excuse that you think lunch unimportant and simply of what it does that moment; a cut-i- n would be as wel-- ,j come as a phone y-- $ call at 8:30 Friday 4 night it's time to change partners. And, according to a survey weve just made on this vital subject, any change would be an improvement when your partner is guilty of these corny crimes: UPS AND DOWNS You have plenty of em, when your partner uses the pump handle technique with his left arm and your right. By the time the donee is over you feel as if you had been harnessed to a which might have been mire fun. DISAPPEARING ACT Don't you loe the boy who leaves you stranded in the middle of the dance floor when tl.e record is over? You know the tpe as soon as the dancing stops he mumb'es something and silently fades away leaving you with whai see ns l.ke s x hands and six fee! and a fervent hope that someone w.Il rescue joj or that the house w .11 catch n f re. Creamed Meat in Potato Nests (Serves 4 to 6) e Combine one can of condensed cream of mushroom soup with y, cup milk. Blend and heat 104-ounc- Add 1 la cups of diced, cooked turkey, chicken, roast veal or pork, ham, or fish and 4 cup of diced Add some of this hot pimiento. sauce to 1 egg yolk and stir into remaining sauce. Heat thoroughly and serve in nests of reheated, mashed potato. I ' J A v JOLLY GOOD FI'LLOW Does he have to he so sociable w.th the othir boys partners when he's da: cing with you He careful! v steers you from cne couple to another in erder to exchange p'eas- ar.tnes with all the g.rls he's NOT danc.ng w.th Beef Rice Croquettes (Makes 12) Combine 1 cup seasoned white sauce with 1 cup ground leftover roast beef, 1 cup cooked rice and LYNN SAYS: How to Be Ready For Summer Entertaining When guests drop in unexpectedly during the warm weather keep col by be Jig ready for Ahem by hav.ng special foods ready in rcfr.gcr-at- i r. No refrigerator should be w.thout a platter of chilled frus ww-weather. as They're excellent snacks, and they can be even more festive when served with quickly baked cookies. jjjr f- -r ice-bo- n 1768 32-4- 6 Petticoat your lingerie wardrobe a fresh, new look with a well fitting tailored slip, and fashion's pet, the petticoat! Both are easy to sew, have few pattern pieces. Give Pattern petticoat, Luncheon (Serves 6 to 8) 20 stalks of canned or cooked 2 Size yards. SEWING CIRCLE PATTERN DEPT. Wells St. Chicago 7. IU. Enclose 25 cents In coins lor each pattern desired. Pattern Sn eggs. d comes in sizes 530 South Drain salmon, removing bones and Combine with remaining ingredients and season to taste. Serve on crisp lettuce. Garnish with slices of 17G8 The Spring and Summer FASHION gives you lots of ideas for a skin. hard-cooke- No. 32. 34, 36, 38. 40, 42. 44. 46. 34, slip, 3'i yards of 35 or cup mayonnaise Frat with a pretty scosped se shaped peplum tha s i back. Try a gay , ; ,or dark sheer, and iettelrv Pattern No. 8254 is 13, 14, 16 ard 18. L yards of 33 inch. Largest Copper Among wonders ol a mountain empire is is largest open-cu- t cop;erc is located at Eirgha-a- , ; miles from Salt Lake f mine is a theater-Lkq.ir ing about 524 acres Crt 27 huge electric skoui by pers of nhie ton capacity 1. daily tonnage (ore snd 142,185 tons; maximum e: 2.000. si Name. COMMON Address. proved ihousaii thousands as- paragus 6 slices of cooked or cold ham 1 can of mushroom soup 12 cup cream 6 slices buttered toast Mix mushroom soup with cream. Heat thoroughly. Place ham slices over toast, top with a few stalks of asparagus. Pour soup over all and run under the broiler for a few minutes. If the family is home for lunch, it doesnt take long to prepare delicious and nutritious cheese, vegetable pie and serve it along with fresh fruit and berries for a vitamin-ric- h lunch. Staffed Onions (Serves 6) Cook 6 large Bermuda onions in boiling salted water for 30 minutes. Remove center and stuff with following: Combine 1 can of pork and beans with 4 teaspoon dry mustard, 4 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons chopped onion centers. Stuff onions. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon brown sugar and heat through. Stuffed Baked Tomatoes (Serves 6) Scoop out center of six large tomatoes. Brown 1 tablespoon of chopped onion, 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper in 2 tablespoons of butter. Add 1 cups com cut off the cob, 2 beaten eggs and cup bread crumbs and season to taste. Stuff tomatoes and sprinkle with grated American cheese. Bake in a moderate oven for 25 minutes. Chopped leftover ham or crumbled bacon or cubed sausage may be added to the com if so desired. Another good stuffing is canned macaroni or spaghetti. Stuff the tomato and bake until the tomato is done. Our windows are set steel frames. They sweat so badly it runs down on the frames. We were told the trouble was caused by the oil burner. We changed to a floor furnace, but the windows are still the same. The water is gradually rotting the sills. What can we do? ANSWER: The trouble probably would be greatly reduced by the installation of storm sash. As the windows are now, the steel frames become chilled by the outdoor air and the warm, moist air of the house condenses on their cold surfaces. Storm sash would protect the windows from such chilling and the sweating should be checked. QUESTION: LAXATIV: VTA In NR (Nature's Remedj)' there are no chemicals phenol derivatives. 58Ti different act different ff table a combination of Met ingredients formulated oier ago. Uncoated or candy to:, action is dependable, tbr gentle, as millions ol b; proved. Get a 25( box I'm1: w QUESTION: We are planning to build a recreation room in our basement. Can you give me any plans or suggestions on how to build and arrange it? Booklets on tills sub- ject are published by the manufacturers of asphalt floor tile and suitable for such rooms. Your first consideration should be to see that all traces of dampness are eliminated. wall-boar- QUESTION: How can I wash a white stone mantel? I always used a wirebrush, but that makes an awful dust. ANSWER: Scrub the stone with very hot water containing about a cupful of trisodium phosphate In a pailful of water, then rinse with clear water. to 1 ,tircl OvwJ,. kovin! 11 UU1 MS WMwr.x "I, ILLUSTRATE! n.j e 1.1 Wz Released by WNU Feature Fillings for dainty sandwiches can be prepared ahead of time and the sandwiches made finger or triangle style at a minute's notice. These wili keep well: Deviled him and cream cheese; peanut butter moistened with honey and crar-juice; cream cheese and cho; j j nllis; Ever sausage wt.h chili s.icie; dried fru.ts, horoy and nuts. If you have room, s re small cakes in the to serve for guests. Ihey'll keep better when rhillod. omaityl For sound feeding, Plveyour dog tasty Gro-Puonly Ribbontype dog food . . . has 23 nourishing in- Gro-Pup is 92 gredlenta. Thrifty, too! food bv dry weight (many canned foods are 70 water! . Shoo p, Mod by IC.II of Botti O n4 Omaho vo htv ' it QUESTION: I am going to insulate the upstairs of my home and would like information on this subject. Can you give me any advice? ANSWER: Get pro ducts and, whichever type you select ask for instruction sheets on the correct method of installation. Wall insolation that requires blowing-i- n usually is handled by special companies who have the equipment for this work. Batt or blanket-typ- e Insulation can be put in by a home owner who is handy with tools. When insulation is placed in between the rafters, the attic space can be utilized for living quarters. ANSWER; 901 ALlVECm FIRST AID TO AILING HOUSES By Roger Whitman In 5EfC D Asparagus-Ha- dont feel like bothering with it Even if youre alone at noon, It doesnt take much effort to prepare a nice cottage cheese and fruit salad and a glass of milk with roll or toast. Or, if the youngsters are at home, its simple enough to cream some leftover vegetables into a piecheese, serving it with fruit and cookies for dessert Planning will give you plenty of the right foods on hand from which to choose a nutritious and lunch. And If you value your health and youll certainly not count half an hour at noon much to give up to it HERE ARE SOME HOT DISHES from which to choose for lunch if there are several of you at home. They are made from "planned leftovers and are quick and easy to prepare. Corn Scramble (Serves 6) 1 cup cubed leftover ham 2 tablespoons fat 2 beaten eggs Salt and pepper 1 No. 2 can cream style corn 14 cup green pepper, cubed Brown ham in fat and then mix with other ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until the eggs are set Drevs-u- p Youthful and corr;k'z.T a dress up froett ting smart wardrobe. Special features, fashion tips, free pattern printed inside the book. 25 cents. can of salmon 1 2 cups canned peas, drained 1 cup shell macaroni, cooked see-sa- ..." and in ihe end. the beginning God And in the in between, furrver He V Bowl of Fresh Peaches or Berries ARE YOU ALONE at home for Cookies with Cream lunch so that you dont bother to Beverage prepare something for yourself? Or Recipe Given does the family ccme home, and you simply rummage around the re frigerator and don't know what to 4 tablespoon chopped onion. Form serve? into croquettes. Dip into beaten egg These are frequent situations In and water, then in bread crumbs. many homes throughout the country Fry in shallow fat. Lunches of this type or none at Cheese Vegetable Pie all for the homemaker alone at (Serves 6) and home don't help pep, vitality 1 crust for in Pastry the after health. If you get a lag 1 cup freshly grated American noon and wonder what's wrong with cheese you, check your luncheon habits. 1 cup milk, scalded are nutritionists and Thysicians 2 eggs of the opinion that if you skip a 1 12 teaspoons salt meal, it places too much of a load teaspoon paprika 18 meal. Lets on another say youve 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauee skipped lunch and cat a very full 2 12 eups mixed, cooked vegeand ample dinner. Do you feel l.ke tables bed into but flopping doing anything 2 fresh tomatoes and wasting the evening? And have Blend 4 cup of cheese with dry ingredients when making the pastry. Roll out and place in pastry tin. Bake in a hot oven for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, add milk to beaten eggs; add seasonings and vegetables, exPour into pie cept the tomatoes. shclL Cut tomatoes into eighths and arrange on top. Sprinkle with remaining 4 cup of cheese. Bake in a moderate (350 degree) oven for k about 30 minutes or until a knife ini f serted in the center comes out clean. .V well-bein- Dance JMIi y-- H 4 P.e e Date Muffins with Butter Wedge of Melon with Lime or "If this guy's a barber, then Im Santa Claus, Ed snarled, guys been planted here and we've walked Into a trap! 'AS-- to, Cheese-Vegetabl- Want to Stay Full of Pep, Health If You thinly this when JPV.'C LYNN CHAMBERS' MENU Salmon Macaroni Salad (Serves 6) at m&2j Dont Neglect Lunch '"J sexVC IjHU I |