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Show THE HERALD-JOURNAL- LO GAN. , 7 A H. U T EDNKSDAV MAY 17. Then Commerce Secretary Straddles in Rail Emergency T. M. EG. U. Off FAT . Facts About Eyes: How to Train And Caro for Them BY OIL MOKKW 1'lsllUKIN Editor, .l.iiiriml of the American .Midii'nl Woriiilimi, anil of an adult md the lens ot the newborn . hild or cii euliir globe '.Ini 1. 0 mg the fust few 111.' Il.'ultli MiKiiiin.' years of f de.iiid mi ninth on our eyex l.f. Mu eve grows rapidly and we ..I lilt sie at about the that outfit lo j;ie oursel.es i. is every benefit lh.it we van in re- - am ot s oi b venrs The lens of . out lation lo their . duration, their the nines to gt ow thtough-lr- , hygiene and their lontrol. Here out I l. are some inter.-- , ting faets about up.) of the eve is small development of the e e from birth at both uni i eniains small until The eye of the nen born ehild aim lit the end of the first year is about 7U per lent of the size Ini ting . hildhuod and up to the of the eve ot the person fully am ot v.nitli the pupil of the eve grown It is a slim ter eye than .1. i lops a s maximum size III. ol - "t v . ie e i i. PAGE ELEVEN 3 9. it gradually beeomes o thnt in older people is often .pme small The the pupil depends to a blue iris, the color being due to the appearance of the color layeq at the back of the iris. The color size ot changes dutuig the fust ycais uf large extent on the adaptation of life as the material beeomes the retina of the eve to light thicker The letma Is the nerve tissue at Then the eye may gradually the hai k of the eye hv whu h become brown or even duiker. If we are able to see It a great there is a lark of pigment in the deal of light suddenly pours into eye. it has a strange pinkish color the eye, the pupil will he. ome sin h a.s is seen in albinos smaller by contra, ting As the child grows, the eve beGradually the retina will adapt comes larger The retina is itself to the increased illuminafarther back and the lens becomes tion Then the pupil will again flatter This occurs mostly beenlarge to approximately its nor- tween the ages of 6 and 16 mal There are, however, size niitnv different fnctors which may If the rays of light which enter modify the size of the pupil from the eye focus short of the retime to time If tina, the ihild is The iris of the eve is the colored for example, the eye of the child poitiou People of dark raees have focuses normally at the time of a darker color in the iris than birth, it is sure to become nearthose of the blond raees sighted as the eye becomes longer Most . hildren are horn with a The lens in children is quite smaller the pupil .THE FAMILY DOCTOR 1 A near-sighte- ALLEY GUI flexible but as people grow older this flexibility tends to decrease. It is apparent, therefore, that parents should have the eyes of children tested regularly to make cer- tain that they are getting the best vision possible with the type of eyes that they have at the time they are born. Children must also be taught to use their eyes correctly. This involves of nerves and muscles and of the brain wphich can he improved with proper training As the child grows older, it develops what the specialists call "binocular vision" -- that is to say, it uses both eyes in seeing. Sooner or later one eye becomes more important than the other and we tend to rely more on one eye than on the other As Dr. W. S. Knighton has said, "One of the two assumes the role of the master eve Fighting Words By IIAMLIN MOW UHEREDTHlS COME FRONT? SWEAR SOMEBODY ' IT t ID - '.Tuccm i Confronted with a rail fence while following the recent Gold Cup Steeplechase at Wai renton, Va , Willi the assistance of Polish Commerce Secretary Hopkins straddled it, as pictured above Ambassador Jerzy Potocki (datk glasses). Mis. Jock Whitney and Ftankhn D Roosevelt, Jr, lie overcame the obstacle. Wellsville News Mr and Mrs. Morgan spent the week end here Mrs. LeOra Parker, who was Maughan the guest observing her birthday. Mrs. of their parents, The Wellsville ward relief so- Williams. V, J held their mothers and ciety Mr. and Mrs. Heber Murray daughters on Tuesday with party at Ogden spent Wednesday President Violet Williamson in Mrs. Edna Thorpe was hostess charge. Prayers were by Mrs. Maud Hendry and Mrs. Maggie to members of the A talk on health was club held at the home of Mrs. Perkins Jane Archibald on Thursday, with given by the county nurse, Mrs. President Neta Hendry in charge. Emma Smart of Logan. A duet were sung by Mrs was sung by Mrs. Ethel Jones Two duets and Edith Smith! and daughter, Elaine Larsen: Marie Gunnell accompanied by Mrs. Ethel Jones. tribute to Mother by Mrs. Alta A book was given by Mrs. Jane C. Brenchley; tribute to daughter Green Lights. by Mrs. Mary A. Hendry; duet Glenn entitled Luncheon was served to 14 ladies. Mrs. Eva Green and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Reed Leishman Glenda. Books of poems were were happily surprised at a to the oldest mother, presented party held at their home Mrs. Virginia Archibald, also the was mother with the most Thursday evening. Luncheon living served to Mr. and Mrs. James daughters, Mrs. Harriet HutchinNeaves, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard son, the youngest grandmother, Mrs. Parker, Mr. and Frank Mrs. Eva Green and to Mrs Mary Mr. Mrs. and Thomas Leishman, J. Hendry and Josephine Kington B. Mr. and Mrs. Iran who had four generations present Bailey, Glenn, Mrs. Guennie Glenn and at the meeting. Refreshments Mr. and Mrs. Leishman. Games were served to 58 mothers and Mr. of and Just-A-Me- no-ho- st were enjoyed. The Seville club met at the home of Mrs. Farris Leatham on Wednesday, with President Valine Murray in charge. Social and luncheon were enjoyed by daughters. Mrs. Hugh Clark entertained Wednesday in honor of her primary group, the Sea Gull girls. The time was spent in completing their books for the year, after U ladies. was served to which luncheon Mrs. Clara Maaghan, Mrs. Sar- Miss Arlean, Parker, Miss Beth ah Brown, Mrs. Melba Jones Glenn , Mrs. Sarah Bankhead, were dinner guests Wednesday Miss Arene Stuart, Miss Alverta j Mr. and Mrs Thomas M Williamson, Mr. and Mrs Ed P. Stuart, Mrs. Harold Parker, spent Sunday at Pocatello, the guests of Mr. and Mrs Thomas G Williamson and Mr. and Mrs Carl H. Peterst n Mrs Williamson is the fore pint of the spending week there. Mrs. Joscpmne Lofthouse spent the week end here the guest of her daughter. Mrs George Baugh Mr and Mrs Clarence Barrett and Mrs. Sadie Hardman were dinner guests of their mother, Mrs Eliza P. Stuart on Sunday. Mr and Mrs. Luther Murray-spen- t Sunday at Blackfoot, Ida the guest of Mrs Murray's broth, er Miss Adell Jones of Ogden spent the week end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Howard Jones. and Ruth Leatham, Miss Ranee Kerr, Miss Lawana Cooper. Miss Bernice Just in Time t RED RYDER By FRED HARMON DEATH STALKS ReO CORRAL AS A HUGE nOUOJIAlAJ leaps k a shed roof near t the frightened horses. Lion FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS First Class Material Gunnell. 't Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Price returned home on Tuesday after spending the past week at Detroit, Michigan. Pop Sure Bv BLOSSER I'M SORRY1 k.T I had call to H'n LIP AND IS AGAINST ALL THIS ACT Silly STUFF OVER THS PHONE , BUT . K. IT WAS ONE u ' OP MY INITIATION , ASSIGNMENTS J Mr. and Mrs. Reed Maughan Green Belt, Maryland, spent their vacation here the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Williams. Miss Ruth Leatham spent the week end at Hyrum the guest of her friend, Miss Lavon Perry. Mr. and Mrs. William M. Allen of California are here visiting of relatives and friends. SERIAL STORY DATE TNlfrdajn If Frtifh. doctor WITH DANGER Mary Idfatlflea Tkea Ladd lella (fee to look for druira la the atoaiark akea ho perforata aa aatopay. CHAPTER VII Dove. Bosses not gone home yet? inquired an officer of the doorman. Nope. Its against de rules of the house to close so long as any- bodys dumb enough to stay. Dis weather sure gives me the creeps. Somethin spooky about it. He jumped as the door of the Dove opened suddenly. Nick poked his head out, Whats eatin Tony? you, Youte nervous as a cat. Howd you like to treat your friend to a dunk? Old Tony smiled sheepishly. age's got me, I guess, boss. How about it, Mike? Dont mind If I do have a think. Ive checked in for the atretih. I need it after a night like this. The Duke was leaning against the bar in the rear room, drinking whi.xky and soda. The air was stale and dead; with old heavy cgar and cigaret smoke. Though brightly lit, the room exuded the Vague, mysterious air that goes Wlth a shady past. Its long bar, poster-plaster- hquor-stain- ed walls and its tables suggested tnote lurid hours. Nick spoke to Martin. You must think youre back on Tenth avenue again, Nick Wheres de manners growled. Tuckies learnin yuh? comYoure jest a mented the Duke evenly. Now that weve shut up this foodling partner of mine, Mike, tell us what happened last night. The policeman drained his glass. I fished a girl out of the River. The men showed casual interest. Some dames always flying off the handle. Nick remarked indifDey cant take it. ferently. He reached for the whisky bottle. The policeman paid no attention. I might of saved her if Id got there a couple of minutes eailier, but it was rainin and blowm. I didnt see her until she was jumpin off the dock. Go in after her? inquired the Duke. Yes. That's why I have on these duds. I had to leave me own at the station house to dry out." Tough night to be in any river, said Tony. Did she fight? Yes. She called me a devil, hit me in de face and hollered to let her go. Did you? asked the Duke. Fer a minute. Till I could get hold o meself. When I caught up wid her, she was floatin' out from shore and I struck her acioss the Mike mouth. She screamed. waited till Nick poured him another glass. After that she passed out. Was the girl good looking? inquired the Duke. Dat's what kept me workin to She sure save her, said Mike. was beautiful. Red hair. There was class written all over her. He sighed. When we was almost to de dock, she came to and begun whimpering, Dont make me live, officer, she gasps, deve got me. I cant go on. Let me die. She musta had some hangover on, said Tony. Dey all get weepy when deys drunk. No. She wasnt drunk, said Mike. I've handled plenty of dem. I know dat kind. Dis one was desperate. And so what? The Duke was plainly bored. sap-hea- d, HAWN was breaking when the last couple left the Dove. The storm, after sweeping the city, had vanished in a level line of black clouds. The wet streets, as pale as death, were smooth and slick, like polished steel. Bright lights blazed from every window of the its BY HELEN WORDEN Tonys bringing Mike in for a drink. Old hiend of ours, eh Duke? Martin smiled. As long as we beep on the right side of the fence. Thdts okay, Mike. Come draw up Jour ihair. What do you know? PU1 et the pohteman a Scotch 'T'HE policemans voice dropped A 81d soda. When I finally picked her up Tony, fix your own again, she was dead. Poison, Has de morgue got her now? inquired Nick. Pushed back his cap. I The policeman's hand Yes. had my troubles last . shook as he filled his glass for the night. nk your drink first, inter-Pte- d third time. Nick hospitably, mebbe The Duke yawned. Find out , ur, troubles wont seem like who she was? 5fter a swig. Ive discov-tI thought No. Mike smiled. a .J;S 1 mese'L say what I went mebbe she might be one of your Martin customers. She was classy enough tmaUgu Wld ldat night bfavily on Nicki patent to be. ther Cut the The Duke frowned. evening shoes. JntE h. 1939. MA SERVICE. COPYRIGHT. kiddin'l We dont With MAJOR HOOPLE OUR BOARDING HOUSE go in for sui- cides." What did she have on? inquired Nick. Some sorta pink dress, very Mike reached in his flimsy. Here is a copy of me repocket. He began reading, port. Dragged out of the East River at 230 a. m., November 24, a girl. Height five foot two, weight 115 pounds. Red hair. Brown eyes. Pink evening dress, silver slippers. NE1KJ, NEIN, HERR DUG AM f YOU DON'D BLAY "B IN DE BAZ.E UND ZINGC'MIT DE WOICE T ' BESSER CHUST TRUM DE CHORDS ACM VOD'S NOT COUMDERPOINT FOOD'S N X WAS DRY IT AGAIN, NOW, BOOTCHERY UND VUN.TWO.TREE, VORE REMEMBER DER KEY OFE PLAD'AIN'D GOT SHARPS LIKE 'D MAYBE YOU DO AMT inscribed BLACK &0OSB G(JLCH IMP THaT GRAY POE OI-Hi- BESSER DER CHEWS HARP DER DAN ARCHLUTE y. I PROFESSOR KLOTZ, GUESS HOW MUCH WATER MY Platinum ring set with sapphires on little finger of right hand. 'From Daddy to Babe, March 23, 1936 By WILLIAMS OUT OUR WAY INC. fiddle will inside. The Duke put his glass down. His face had paled. Sounds like sob stuff to me, he said abruptly. Its time to be closing. He walked toward the door. Nick glanced at him nervously. Drop in again, Mike, he said HOLD VA, rX flatly to the policeman. I will sometime, the officer buttoned his coat. Thanks for de drink. You run along, too, Tony, ordered the Duke. Nick an mell shut up. Eageily the doorman put on his hat and coat. I don't mind if I do turn in. Whistling Loch Loleft. mond off key, The Duke listened for Tony to shut the front door. Weve got to woik quick, Nick, he spoke with Thats machine gun precision. Janice French Mike hauled out of the river. I know the ring he described. Whore are those pictures you pinched from Mary Frank- lin? Nick took a long white envelope What are you from his pocket. goin to do wid 'em? The Duke walked through the pantry to the kitchen. Nick followed. He stepped over to the range, picked up an iron lifter, raised a stove lid, took the photographs out of the envelope and slowly dropped them in the fire, then watched the snapshots burn, a sardonic expression on his ugly face. He suggested one of those primitive stone carvings in which there is barbarism and strength, but also something terrifying and relentlessly cruel. It isn't Nick's lips moved. going to be easy to make the Gazette forget last night after I bulldozed their favorite reporter. Aw, forget it, said the Duke. They have to prove the case before they can print anything. Just because the little bum had to kill herself, mourned Nick, weve been done out of a cool thousand a week. Where are we going to get another customer like that?" Janice French Isnt the only rich kid in New York, said the Duke. (To Ba CouUuued) f ft $0, -- UGAN GETS SOME EXPERT INSTRUCTION FROM THE PROFESSORS V !'iai anut schvh-eTHi- Tit nt u sTat!c BOOTS AND HER BUDDIES W '. THE UNDER DOG By MARTIN What a Break SEEMS THAT WE WOb OWt OF A PARTY VOHVCH EMSARYEO ON A YACHT TR.06A THE RNERA RECENTLY -- AND TO tMAVifc A LONG STORY VT r Short .there was a stormv , a DISTRESS THE BOAT ;' Vf WASH TUBBS SA6NA-"AN- VS THOUGHT nv I--- THAT'S AW. TO HAVE GONE OOVON VOSTH AVL HANDS Aon 'board Farewell from Wash By CRANE HERE A LETTER THAT CANE TODAY, CAROL. THOUGHT VOU'O BE --- r INTERESTED I? 01 Ji. -- AiXijii. UAA JLILiTl q a. ' , |