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Show 9 I STILL DON'T LIKE IT, FRANKIE By COLIN DELL Corner Mil m tyeal(g Silling Shirtwaiiter , waving a newspaper. " She he growled, tossing the talked, paper to Louie. "Get a load of those headlines." "RETIRED INDUSTRIALIST BELIEVED KIDNAPPED," Louie read. And in smaller print: C. M. Carter, blind disappears during millionaire, daily stroll In Jackson Park. It was a spread, complete with diagrams and Indignant switched off Frankie libold end the green sedan glided to the curb and stopped, only a few feet from the winding footpath in Jackson Park. "How's that for timing, Louie?" he asked in a suave, cocky voice that matched his personality. "I told you the old boy's as regular In his habits as a night watchman. I aint been clockin' him all week for nothin'." Louie Ferensie eased a .88 automatic from his shoulder holster and dropped it into his right-han- d coat pocket. He looked like an undertaker and talked like he looked. 'I still don't like it. Frankie." he said slowly. "I still don't like it black hard Frankies eyea gleamed contempt. He snorted derisively, then turned his attention to the figure advancing along tha graveled footpath. He was an Old man, but hia bearing was upright and dignified. His progress was leisurely and the reason was svldent It was a white cane he carried in his right hand. of tha metal-tippe- d The stick rang clear in walking the afternoon air aa the old man felt hia way along the path. He was within ten feet of the car when Frankie Libold and Louie Ferenslo closed in, one on either side. "AH right, gran'pop. Just tak it easy and do as you're told and Frankie Liyou wont get hurt bold said. He prodded the old fellow with a blunt-noserevolver. "Just keep on walkin' and act on the south side and mall it he told Louie. "And be careful youre not picked up on the way."' A night left the kidnappers in worse spirits than Braised Pork Shoulder Wax Beans OBrien Cauliflower with Tomato Sauce near-sleeple- ss aver. They snapped at each other like dogs. "Get out of here and get yourself some breakfast," Frankie ordered gruffly. And don't be all day about it Im hungry too. Louie Ferensie yanked his down low on his forehead editorial. (talked out without a word. Louie Ferensie dropped the paFrankie stared after him, per in disgust Whad I tell you?" face a twisted mask of hatred. be demanded accusingly. "Now He laughed deep in his throat what are we going to do?" "Still dont like it eh? he mut"Do? Why, the same thing we tered half to himself. "Ill give you started out to do, you idiot! something youll like even less Frankie snapped. He walked to a after we collect that hundred Gs, -- A' lie , Ov! to- J n Molded Cabbage-Grapefru- it Salad Beverage Orange Chiffon Pie Recipe Given Jam Hot Biscuits beans and cook five minutes longer. Add water and heat to boiling. THERE ARE MORE than creamy potatoes to the following recipe. With the additional ingredients used to glorify them, you may use them for a light lunch or supper. Stuffed Idaho Surprises (Serves 6) I Idaho potatoes, baked 4 frankfurters, diced Winter Vegetables Need 1 cup diced celery Pepped-U- p 1 small onion Seasonings Z to 8 tablespoons shortening For More Meal Appeal 54 pound g cheese Saute the frankfurters, celery and ARE YOU LACKING ideas for the onion in shortening; add a little wapreparation of winter vegetables? ter and steam until celery is done. Glance through this column for real- Allow water to evaporate. Cut ly solid inspiration for Ive packed baked potatoes lengthwise and reit full of practical ideas and move potato from skin. Mash the which youre certain to find potato, adding seasoning and milk helpful. until they are creamy and smooth. Its true that we dont have as Fill potato shell with frankfurter many vegetables diming these cool mixture; then a thin slice of cheese months as during and top with the mashed potato. the summer, but Place in a moderate (350 degree) to this is the time oven until tops are lightly browned, dress and glambout 15 to 20 minutes. orize what you Escalloped Spinach have with inter(Serves 10) esting seasonings Z eggs, well beaten as well r differZ eups milk ent methods of Z eups cracker crumbs . cookery. 4 tablespoons melted butter Bake inst&ad of 14 teaspoon salt boiling all of them just for the sake Z eups cooked spinach of interest and you'll save vitamins Mix all Ingredients thoroughly, re as well. Bring out the herbs and sauces to add new flavors to com- serving about 54 cup of buttered crumbs for the mon vegetables. Make appetizing top. Place in- - a color and texture combinations and casse-rol- e buttered see how the family eats them up I and cover 2b crumbs. . with Heres a new way with carrots, Bake In a slow good to use when you hava an oven (325 degree)" oven meal: until crumbs are Baked Carrots browned and the 8) (Serves mixture is set tn 18 small carrots the center, about cup butter 35 minutes. H cup sugar French-Frie- d Cauliflower 1 teaspoon salt (Serves 4 to 8) H teaspoon cinnamon 4)4 cups cooked caullflowerets H cup boiling water Z eggs, slightly beaten Scrape or pare carrots and place 1 cup dry bread crumbs in a casserole. Cream butter, sugar Dip cauliflower into slightly beatand cinnamon together; add water en roil in bread crumbs and and blend. Pour over carrots and let eggs, hour. stand at least one-habake in a moderate (350 degree) oven for one and one-hahours. Spiced Red Cabbage Like melted cheese and creamy potatoes? Theyll be even better when yon add some flavor to them with celery, onions and frankfurters and place in potato shells to servo for a supper or lunch. quick-meltin- tap-tap-t- brick-border- d ' naturaL" I Modeller J 2)reM ddaMj Sewing Franki hod big ideas but when he struck what he thought was real at least shell know Its his handLouie rebelled,' olbeit meekly. Everything went smoothly writing. j pay dirt, He put it in a plain envelope, enough, but that, as far as Louie was concerned, was what was wrong addressed It and attached a special delivery stamp. 'Take it over it was too smooth. . .v The blind man faltered for an instant and a shadow flicked across his face. Not tear, perhaps, but something akin to It Then Louie Ferensie grasped his arm and urged him forward and into the car. Ha remained silent, during the forty-fiv- e minute drive to the west side, seemingly itunned by the unexpected. He allowed himself to be hide-ou- t led to the second-floo- r without causing a disturbance. He sat quietly while Frankie Libold adjusted the handcuffs that shackled him to a low iron cot The two g mmen moved to a window overlooking the street Sind talked In low tones. "You and your hunches," said Frankie. He sneered morose associate. It came . at hia off without a hitch, just like I said ft would. And it this caper don't bring us a hundred grand my name ain't Frankie Libold." "Maybe so," aald Louie, "but I still dont like it" He (hot glance at the old man where he sat disconsolate on tha bed. "I only hope his old lady keeps her heed and out of it leaves ths The pair talked on In husky monotones while they kept an eye on the cars crossing the busy intersection below. The bells of a Catholic church tolled the Angelus. Sounds began filtering up from the bowling alley on the first floor the sharp click as tha ball hit tha polished surface of the alley, the echoing crash of tha pins. The acrid exudations of a varnish factory tainted the air. Frankie Libold atretched lazily and suppressed a yawn. Tm gohe told ing out and geVa paper, Louie. "Scion aPl come back we'U get down to business." He was back again- - in less than fifteen minutes, and he came in Frankie them nails, Libold studied It carefully, he announced finally. . . table and picked up a plain sheet typewriter paper. "Get him he told something to write on, Louie. "WeU get this ransom not done now and put it In the maiL Shell pay off or Vise. Louie pulled an empty drawer from a dresser and laid it upside down on the bed. Frankie started to lay the paper on It, then drew back. Cant you get anything better? This things got nails coming His the bottom. up through smoldering eyes raked across his unresponsive partner. Skip it, he growled. "Just skip It. H slapped the paper down oh the rough surfaee and thrust a fountain pen into the blind mans hand. Here." He took the hand and guided it to the paper. "Feel around on this so you can tell what youre doin', then write exactly what I tell you to write. And watch those nails, youre punching a hole in the paper." The sensitive fingers of the retired Industrialist explored the makeshift desk, then the pen in his hand came to rest at tha proper point. Frankie began dictating slowly, for the blind man seemed to have trouble finding a smooth surface to write on. He kept shifting and rearranging the paper, this way and that, but finally the note was completed. Frankie Libold studied it carefully. Its all full of holes from them naUs, he announced finally, "but of n "Its all full of holes from and it wont be half the money, either. He paced to and fro between the window and the door for a few minute, then sat down at the table and began playing solitaire. He waa arranging the cards for a second game when he heard footsteps in the hall outside. The door swung Inward and Louis Ferensie stood framed in the opening. Then suddenly he came hurtling into the room, catapulted by the foot of a man standing directly behind him "Dont shoot, eyes. We did, Mr. Carter, and I think that waa a pretty clever idea, too punching it in braille on the ransom note. All we had to do was locate a bowling alley on aa intersection, with a Catholic church and a varnish factory in the same neighborhood, and that wasnt hard at all. Louie Ferensie glared at his he gaping partner. You see? said spitefully. "I told you I didnt like it by NANCY PEPPER JOES 1 The tiny dauntless splotch of red Shot up a challenge Straight and high: A rockct-burof silver Stan To shower a winter sky. fi The little brave. Intrepid thing, A conductor ofcold and night. He drenched the bare boughs suddenly With color and with light: A triumph and t vidtory That I hsve come to understand. I laughed, a broken laugh, and took Life once more by the hand. Louie time to move. Several of the plain clothe men frisked Frankie and relieved him of his gun and the handcuff key. Another, obviously in charge, crossed the room to the bed and released the blind man. The old fellow waa smiling in a pleased manner. T see you got my message in time, officer," he said, seeking his rescuer with sightless CLOTHES lf lf (Serve 8 to 8) tablespoons mixed spices quarts water 1 teaspoon salt t pounds red cabbage, shredded 4 tablespoons brown soger 4 tablespoons vinegar 8 tablespoons butter Place spices in a small cheesecloth bag. Heat water and salt to boiling, add cabbage and spices and cook 30 minutes. Drain. Dissolve sugar in vinegar, add butter and combine with cabbage. In place of plain vinegar in the above recipe, you may use basil vinegar for an interesting varia8 3 tion. HERES A COLORFUL vegetable dish which will be a delight to bring to the table. Inexpensive tomato sauce comes in a can, ready to heat and pour over the vegetable. Cauliflower With Tomato Sauco (Serves 6) I medium head cauliflower 1 can tomato sauce I tablespoons butter or substitute 4 tablespoons grated cheese Soak cauliflower in cold, salted water for 15 minutes. Drain. Place in a large pan of rapidly boiling, salted water. Cook, covered, y , i Shirtwaist Frock rioO A Puffed Sleeve Dress want to make several OULL Y" versions of this dainty little puffed sleeve dress that comes in the range. Brightly colored ric rac is used for trim, a narrow sash ties in back. Panties to match. one-to-fi- S Pattern years. panties, No. 1859 is for sizes 1. 2. Size 2, dress. 2 yards of 14 S, 4 and yard. miss the Fall and Winter FASH60 pages at smart, easy to make free pattern styles: special features 25 cents. printed Inside the book. Dont ION tailored shirtwaist WELL frock for your busy wintei It buttons down the schedule. front, has comfortable cap sleevei and two handy pockets. 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Cook tn double boiler until cheese V melts. - Fried, Brussels Sprouts (Serves 4) 1 onion, chopped 3 tablespoons butter 4 cups cooked Brussels Sprout Cook onion in butter until tender, add sprouts and toss gently until heated thoroughly. one-hal- one-etgh- th lf a Size Name. You can improvise shoulder cov Many people believe breakfast to hang over dresses, in ths ers bowl a without breakfast isnt just of steaming hot cereal every closet with old pillow cases. Jusi a slit in the closed end anc morning. Dried fruits added to the makeover the hanger. cereal while it cooks gives it a slip most pleasant flavor. k In sewing braid or oi Save the peels of oranges and any kind of fabric, use scotcl tangerines, dry them in the oven tape to hold firmly in place. Whet and store in glass jars. They give the machine work is done, simplj puddings and custards a delicious peel off the tape. flavor. The utility storage bin of the reTo line cake pans easily with frigerator is a good place to keej wax paper, grease pan lightly, crackers and cereals dry and cover with a piece of waxed paper crisp. and insert another pan identical or nearly so. Trim off the edges. Pieces cut from an old felt hat or slippers and glued to the bottom of table legs will help prevent scratch marks on kitchen linoleum. Cauliflower will look prettier and taste better when yon nerve it with canned tomato sauce and a bit of Parmesan cheese as s pep-u- p touch. This may also be nsed as an Ides for n vegetable platter, adding green beans or peas to surround the cauliflower. PATTERN DEPT. Chicago 7. 111. la coins for each SEWINO CIRCLE 530 South Wells St. Enclose 25 cents Get Well Fringe nsed as trimming should never be ironed. Instead comb it carefully while its still wet. for 20 to 25 minutes or until cauliflower is tender. Drain. Place cauliflower in baking dish. Cover top with canned toyour favorite mato sauce. Dot with butter and boys are wearsprinkle with cheese. Bake in a ing when they're moderate (350 degree) oven for 19 not encased in minutes. those too bright Wax Beans OBrien shirts. (Serves 4 te 4) ' f tablespoons Chopped pimlente ' Corduroys la Color Since our 4 tablespoons chopped onion last survey of 4 tablespoons fat male modes, corK teaspoon salt 4 eups cooked wax beans duroy jackets have moved 'up (4 cup water into first place for sartorial honors. Cook pimiento and onion In fat for Formerly, the boys were wearing two to three minutes: Add salt and Released by WNU Features. them In light tan only. Now, they've branched out and you girls swoon LYNN SAYS: Beets will be zippy if you cut for those collarless .style corduroy Use These Hints to Mako cooked beets into thin strips and JakCtsin maroon, green or gray. Vegetables Appetizing heat with 54 cup top milk, 24 teaWhat are they trying to do, anyHollow out the halves of eggplant. spoons horseradish and 1 teaspoon way steal your thunder? Stuff the shells with a combination salt Cauliflower leaves should not be Play the Game The newest cot- of cooked eggplant mixed with sauton knit T shirts for boys sre print- teed mushrooms, onion and cream discarded. Cook, covered for 15 e ed in a design, with sauce. Cover with crumbs and bake minutes and add them to white sauce. only one frame already made out. tn a casserole in a hot (400F.) The Idea Is to beat him at his own oven for 28 minutes. Wax beans will be appetizing Onions may be hollowed out and when served with toasted, slivered game and you can use your lipstick to make the "Os and "Xs. Guess filled with mushrooms and cheese almonds. he was Jealous of your denim JacChives or mint, chopped and addsauce, then baked In a covered casket with the checkerboard on the serole In a moderate oven for an ed to melted butter will do flavor-somback and the checkers hanging on hour. things to cooked carrots a key chain in front. might have called this wise if we hadn't been afraid guise, you'd tell us to take off the husks. Anyhow, its about the fashions W HEARD a valiant cardinal Dark-re- d againft the winter dawn; He whiitlcd from a leafless tree - Upon a barrealawn.- - Frankie!" creamed as he fell. But he might Just as well have saved his breath. Frankie Libold was covered by half a dozen guns before he had vjr JuL U. CIRCLE PATTERNS SEV1HQ - Xce- - , Tuesday, January 11, 1949, THE DRAGERTON TRIBUNE. DRAGERTON, UTAH PAGE SIX Always remember that dark colors are slimming and a dark skirt will minimize large hips. 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