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Show TTIE SAUNA SUN. SALINA. UTAH FICTION THE JAGGED SCAR By Corner Tom and his dad had always been pals, so much so that when "the man" suddenly became sullen and morose toward his son, Tom attributed it to his "growing up" and he began to find life almost unbearable. Tow Headed Boy with the close cropped didn t know what It was. The old man spent hours just gazing off Into space He sat on the top front porch step, his cane between his knees, his feet planted on the second step and the cane end set on the bottom one. With his hands crossed ever the cane head, the right hand carefully covered the Jagged sear cross the back of the left one. Other times, when the boy was around, he always seemed busy reading the newspaper. He kept it folded so he could hold It with one THE hand, the scarred hand concealed In his lap. Of course, he had never been very talkative. Stoic, like the hill people he came from, he never mentioned his troubles When hed chopped his hand with an ax out in the back yard, he'd sneaked through the kitchen hiding the mangled bloody member behind him c the boys mother wouldn't see. The boy had stood in the front room wide-eyeand anxious with fear when the old. man saw him. "Don't tell your mother, boy! hed warned before he went Into the bedroom to tear up an old sheet for wrapping his hand. But the boys mother had noticed. She sensed the strange atmosphere, the unusual actions. She'd followed him Into the bedroom, and the boy had heard the old man shushing her, while she bawled him out for hiding the thing He kept saying it was nothing and afterwards he never talked about It, never complained. He just never let anyone see the jagged scar across the back of his hand If he could help It. the old man was withNow, drawn; he couldn't get near him a .ymore, couldnt talk to him. Once, he'd been able to get a kind word out of the old man. Hed That'a good, Tom! or, aay, "That not the way that ought to be done. Son'" And though there weren't very many words between them, they were the kind that made the boy feel good, and know that everything was all right. him. He called him the old man when he was with the other boys his age, not with any disrespect but he always called him dad around his mother. "Oh, leave your father alone, can't you?" she said And he went away sensing an even greater v rong Even little Rosemary, the girl he talked to shyly in the school yard sometimes, seemed to be him different lately. treating "Whats wrong with you?" shed ask right In the middle of his wondering what was wrong with the old man and his mom. "Oh, nothing nothing! hed say quickly, "Why?" "Well, you dont talk rear so much anymore," she'd say, "and you seem so far awa, like!" He wondered if just not paying any attention to her while he was thinking about his dad and mom made her think there was some- - It was different The old man didn't seem to have time for him He didn't want to take their long silent walks together anymore, like he used to. And he didnt move around much. He even seemed to Now, boy's presence, like when he'd stumbled that time in the front Toom and caught himself i. hi. cane, He growled at the boy, leavuig him speechless and hurt. But he wasn't old, not like Grampa and and the old mare down on the farm. Still, the last time hed brought his report card home from school, happily expecting the old man to say. as he sometimes did. "That good, Son. good that you're getting your learning!" and amile at him quietly, he hadn't done It. He'd only glanced at the card on one aide then turned It over and said something that sounded like "Humph!" and handed It back to him shortly. The boy had worked extra hard that last month to get the grades up hoping the old man might break through to him again. He couldn't understand that short "Humph!" There was something wrong, and the boy wondered if it could be him. Hts mother seemed to act the same way toward him. Cut him off short, when hed tried awkwardly to ask her about how dad was treating the Our new, improved pattern makes needlework so simple with Its charts, photos, concise directions. breath, his ycung chest swelling quickly with the sharp Intake of air. He held it, stiffened his Up. He would not cry. Crying wasnt grown up! The thought struck him then that maybe that was the whole thing that was wrong He was growing up! He wanted to turn down that thought right away. If this was what it was like, Lf this was growing up then he didn't want to be big! He didnt want to be. It hurt too much. Why couldnt It be like It used to be with the old man and him? But if that was it if it was just growing up then it never would be like that again And Rosemary she would never treat him the same again, either She knew, too! Just getting big, you had to be hard, cold, without love, underThere was standing, feeling or something wrong in Just growing up! The boy started to rub his knuckle into his eye, but stopped. A bleak chill was settling in his heart, as he watched the old man n .Jd..rccS jL r d ", t Oh, leave your father alone, can't you? away sensing an even greater wrong. thing wrong with him. Or If maybe there was really something wrong with him. He hated the thought, but it kept cropping up in his mind. Maybe he was adopted! Maybe the old man and his mom were not really hia father and mother, but had just adopted him and he was just now finding It out. The thought frightened him, and he buried it deep In his mind. If It was true, he'd be like the old man; hide his hurt. He'd never let them know he knew! His father called him "boy or "Son," now, Instead of "Tom like he bad. And he was sharp, al- most harsh sometimes. I T E WAS bouncing his ball off the side of the house when the old man came around from the backyard. In an excess of boyish Joy, he forgot for a moment what the situation was between them. He threw tiie ball to the old man. Instead of catching it and firing It back so It would sting hts hands the old man ignored It. He did nothing till the ball hit him, and bounced harmlessly off his shoulder. He tensed then, lifted hls cane. Stop that Infernal nonsense, boy! he yelled. The boy could feel his own lip tremble as he stared at the old man's angry face. He took a deep she said. And he went go in the front door. But he followed him, some strange knowingness urging him to get his answer confirmed. To make sure that was it. The old man was bent over fumbling around on the floor for the worn leather change purse hed dropped, when the boy walked In. His hand closed on the purse and he straightened quickly. he said hurriedly, Here, boy, digging Into the pouch. "Run down to the corner and get me a paper!" He often asked him to do that, and the boy felt a rise of that good feeling at anything he could do to. the old man. He held out his hand and the old man laid three coins in his palm. "Now hurry, boy! he urged harshly. The boy felt disappointment at the sharp, urgent tone, until he glanced down at the coins. Suddenly, he stood very still. Two dimes and a penny lay In hia hand to pay for the three-cen- t paper. Waves of coldness washed up hls spine as the bitter acid of knowledge bit Into his nerve ends And settled In his brain. He made no outcry; not even the sound of a murmur passed his tight lips. But hot liquid emotion scalded two lines of silent tears down his cheeks as he gazed, at last, up into his knowingly father's slowly blinding eyes. "Okay, dad! he said, hls voice stumbling over hls heart, Okay, dad!" S61 is Homemade Presents Are Sure to Please Discriminating Friends A DAY Or two or three spent in the kitchen instead of out among Christmas crowds will yield several lovely as well as edible presents to g ve your closest friends Most people are so busy around the holidays, not only with shopping but with enter-- ) taming that food presents will be weloome. 'really Think how nice it is to receive some k colorful jelly to serve with Christmas durner or a homemade coffee cake done up in gala wrappings1 Make a gfft list of food presents, then bring out the recipes and de; cide just how much of each to make. Wrap prettily and deliver Just as you would other presents. Keep a few extra boxes of food gifts to give just in case someone youd forgotten drops in unexpectedly. If you put up a lot of jellies, jams and preserves during the summer, bring these out and wrap in gay piper and tie with fancy bows. Even one jar makes a perfectly delightful present For more elaborate presents you might want to give several jars on a tray that may be used for Tel-is- h or sandwiche- JUST IN CASE you do not have enough jars of jelly from summer, here are some recipes to replenish tlie supply. Cranberry Jam (Makes 13 glasses) 7 cups prepared fruit 3 cups sugar 3 cups light corn syrup 1 box powdered fruit pectin To prepare fruit, add four cup water to about three and pounds of fully ripe cranberries. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 18 minutes. Sieve pulp to remove seeds, if desired. (For spiced cranberry jam, simmer fruit one-hawith teaspoon ground cloves and one teaspoon cinnamon LYNN CHAMBERS' PARTY PICKUPS We could tell you that tha new party game is called "photography" but you'd know that was only a gag, because blackout stuff and kissing games went out with Chi- baba Chibaba. Here are some really good party Ideas to keep your guests In circulation and good hu- - Nor clung to Hope that lights the way Across the grayeSt, bleakeSt day, Nor waited, quietly aware Of God beyond unanswered prayer. He has not known how deep a peace May follow some sweet, sure release. Who has not suffered does not know All that his God would have him know Grace Noll Crorll Balloon Busters Tie a balloon to the ankle of every girl at the party. The object of the dance that follows is for the girls to burst each others balloons. The boys are the steering committee, steering their partners Into strategic positions for bursting other girls balloons or protecting thetr own. Last one with a balloon wins a prize. She may need an aspirin, too. Paper Dolls Each boy is equipped with old newspapers, a scissors and a paper of pins. Within a specific time be must create a newspaper dress on hls partner. Cleverest design wins prizes for the designer and his victim. She also receives assorted stabs and pin pricks. If those games don't help break the Ice, better bring on the refreshments early. There's nothing like a banana-peanu- t butter and marshmallow slurpwicb to put everybody In a mingling mood Sewing Circle Needlerraf Dept. W. Randolph bt. thuago 80, Enclose 20 cents for pattern. 111. No Name. Addres- s- MENU Pot Roast with Potato Pancakes Green Beans Apple Sauce Pineapple - Cabbage Slaw Rolls Beverage Orange Taplcoa Pudding Cookies m lemons H pound preserved ginger Have creamed chicken on crisp brown waffles for one extended h pint water Sugar Pare, quarter and core pears. Pare apples, core and cut cros-wis- e f into inch slices Grate rind of lemons and add juice to the water Cut ginger in small pieces. For every pound of fruit allow one pound of sugar Boil sugar and water to a syrup, then add remaining ingredients and boil 45 minutes or until thick and clear. Place in main dish. Brushing plain biscuits and rolls milk before baking gives crusts a rich golden color. with one-hal- M ' Ts retrieve cream stains from washable fabrics, nnse out with lukewarm water before laundering the garment. Wonder how to get rid of a scratch on your furniture? Try rubbing it with an oily nut meat such as walnut or pecan. - W this joyful toy for your You can remove the odor of Funny Bunny is onions from a frying pan by boilsuch a cheerful companion, all ing a mixture of three cups of dressed up, too. Hes easy sewing. water and three tablespoons of vinegar in the pan for a few minStuffed bunny, fine for birthday or bautes. Drain, wash in hot soapy zaar Pattern 9G2 has transfer of toy, water and rinse in boiling water. clothes patterns. MAKE r cl C' ' i yk I ; - IjAW'ii This Christmas tree coffee cake will make a welcome present for neighbors or close friends, because its good to eat as well as very festive appearing. To make it, use a yeast dough recipe given In the column and decorate with candied red and green cherries to give the effect of lights. sterilized cans or jars and seal at once. Christmas Tree Coffee Cake (Makes 1 tree cake) 1 cup ready-to-ebran 1 cup scalded milk enp shortening M cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cake oompressed yeast or 1 package granular yeast 1 egg, well beaten 2 cups sifted flour Combine bran, milk, shortening, sugar and salt. Stir until shortening Is melted, then cool to lukewarm. Soften yeast In this mixture r Add egg. Stir In flour to make a soft dough; cover. Let stand ten minutes. Knead on lightly floured surface. Place In a greased bowL Cover and let rise In a warm place until doubled in bulk. Punch down. Form dough Into a long rope or roll about one Inch thick; swirl back and forth on a cookie sheet In Presents made la your kitc&en shape of a pine reflect your interest and thoughtfulness to the recipient of the gift, tree, reserving a small portion of especially If you give gay and colorful jars of jellies and other the dough to use canned goods. Use aorna of tha for the trunk of stock ysu put up this summer for the tree. Cover and let rise until gifts. doubled In bulk. or one and one-hateaspoons of any Bake In a moderate oven for about 25 minutes. When desired combination of spices.) Measure sugar and corn ayrup cool, frost with uncooked icing into a dry bowl and set aside until (made out of powdered sugar and needed. Measure prepared fruit In- a little milk) and decorate with canto a five to six quart kettle filling died cherries to represent lights up the last cup or fraction of cup on a tree. with water if necessary. Place over hottest fire. Add HERE IS an excellent fruit bread powdered fruit I to have on hand for the holidays , pectin, mix well, because It will keep fresh for weeks and continue stir- g"1! ' ' If kept wrapped In waxed paper ring until mixture and placed in a tin. Slice it thin j comes to a hard' j and use for sandwiches. It makes boil. Pour in sugar a lovely gift. and syrup at once, Fruit Bread stirring constantly. (To (Makes 3 loaves) teaspoon butter foaming, 12 eggs may be added ) Continue stirring, 3 cups sugar bring to a full, rolling boil and boil 6 caps flour hard one minute. X Remove from fire, skim, pour tablespoons baking powder 2 caps chopped seedless raisins quickly. Paraffin hot Jam at once. 2 cups chopped walnuts Apricot Jam I cap chopped candled orange 1 pound dried apricots peel l)i cups sugar Beat the eggs and sugar together cup seedless raisins 4 cup water In which apricots for 10 minutes on an electric mixer. were soaked (Hand beating will take an hour so 1 orange you11 hava to enlist help from the Wash apricots and soak in water youngsters!) Fold in the flour and which have been siftenough to cover for one hour. Slice baking powderAdd ed together. the fruits,- mixed orange fine and cut each slice In and floured with a bit of extra flour. fine pieces. Mix all ingredients toBake In greased loaf pans in a slow gether. oven for one hour. Cook slowly until thickened. Fill Is a This nice bread for a gift. jelly glasses and seal with paraffin It's rich and has a distinctive flavor at once. because of the walnuts Serve It for Tear and Apple Conserve sandwiches when entertaining, rath9 hard pears than for a meal. er fi tart applea Released by WNTJ Features. at one-fourt- h lf v lf j one-fourt- h He has not seen Faith's Stax arise Above the bUthe St midnight skies; Stuffed Bunny for Kiddies A DONALD HUNTER old resent PATTERNS NEEDLECRAFT X,Ue- - ii Vifryhri by Rogsr C. Whitman QUESTION: I would like to recane the seats of my antique chairs. It is very difficult to find someone who does this work, and I understand it is a very expensive operation. Do you know where I could learn to do this work? ANSWER: Possibly the Home Craftsman magazine, 115 Worth street, New York, or Popular Me- chanics Press, 200 East Ontario street, Chicago, may have printed instructions on doing this work. Or you might inquire at your local public school. There may be a teacher of manual training who gives instructions in chair caning. ANSWER: Try filling the jug of hot soapy water and then stuff in some pieces of shredded up newspapers. Swish this around a number of times. There are many alternatives, such as half-fu- ll small marbles, birdshot, eggshells, etc., all acting on the same principle of rubbing off the scaly deposit. QUESTION: The nails in the house (outside) are rusting througn the paint. What is the best way to prevent this in the future when repainting? ANSWER: First, sandpaper the nail heads to remove the rust. Then QUESTION; I live in a using a nailset, drive the heads house. It has a cement founda- slightly below the surface. Apply tion that seems to have settled a priming coat and then fill the about 6ix to eight inches on the small space with putty. Paint can rear corner. I am wondering what go on over the putty. is the solution to this trouble. Should I leave it alone or will it QUESTION; How can a porch post be kept from decaying when grow worse? ANSWER: The footings are evi- placed down in its bed of cement? dently not broad enough, which ANSWER: The cement should would explain the settlement. If prevent decay, if properly mixed the ground is soft, more settlement and applied. However, it would may be expected. I advise you to do no harm to give the wood a have a good building contractor or coat of wood preservative. Some mason examine the foundation and of the lumber used in construction make the necessary repairs. If you work is by nature. cannot get anyone to come, try to keep track of the settlement and see if it becomes worse. If it does, you had better find someone with experience to inspect the footings and foundation walls and reinforce them to prevent further settling. nt QUESTION: Would you tell me what will take the brown stain out of my glass water jug? I have tried vinegar and soda but neither seems to clean it. be pried if your strong, Tom!) Fluorine Checks Decay men working with acid in an atomic energy project have been found to A group of hydrofluoric have unusually healthy teeth, the Journal of the American Dental Association says. The phenomenon is cited as ad- ditional evidence that fluorine is valuable in preventing dental decay. The workmen laboring continuously in an atmosphere laden with acid fumes were found to have less than half the number of dental fillings as others in the same plant not exposed to the fumes. husky children when you give then Scott's Emulsion every day ! Scott's is "gold mine of natural A&D Vitamins snd energybuilding natural oiL Helps children grow right, develop sound teeth, strong bones. Jpip Help, ward off colds when they k4 lack enough A&D Vitamin food. Many doctors recommend it. Economical. Buy today at your drug store. MORE than just a tonic it's powerful nourishment For Safety Invest in Your Own Country Buy United States Savings Bonds! ii (325-degre- Quick relief with MENTHOLATUM Dont give in to head-colmisery get Mentholaium. Feel Mentholatums famous combination of menthol, camphor and other ingredients help thin out thick mucus, lessen congestion and swelling, soothe smarting nostrils. Soon soreness eases up, head starts to clear, you can breathe again in comfort. 35 i and 75. d LYNN SATS: Make or buy biscuit snd pastry Make Wrappings Gay snd store In the refrigerator mixes For Home-Mad- e Gifts to have them ready for quick use. Plum puddings caa be given away Maks it easy to stuff your holiday In small colorful bowls or molds bird by getting crumbs ready early witk the paper over the top. The and storing them in glasj jars. scallop treatment around the paper Round cereal boxes such as those gives a festive effect in which oatmeal comes may be When you're giving away cookies covered with candy striped paper In a round, flat, tin box, make it and filled with cookies. decorative by placing a lacy frill Children's goodies can be given around the edge of the cover. A sway in small socks. Put In a red real holly sprig on top will show candy cane for color and tie the off much better if placed on a small sock with a red, green or colorful lace doily Row. I fast-actin- - T' VUilKIU). I V |