Evening Star Newspaper, May 1, 1937, Page 5

PLANE LOVE By H. E. Howard. ERE are thou- sanas upon thousands of per- sons flown yearly by International Alr Transport, but it is safe to sup- pose that the pas- sengers who ac- tually notice the stewardesses on the luxurious air cruis- ers are decidedly in the minority. The standardized uni- form. consisting of olive drab skirt and coat over a8 man- nish shirt and tie. and the unpreten- tious overseas cap have seen to that. Aside from being trained as a regis- tered nurse, the girl who attains to a “Her town car was waiting. which Coral ac- stewarde: stature must of necessity have several other desirable assets at her instant command—tact, courtesy, a knowledge of human behavior and, above all, & saving sense of humor. Natalie Reese had all these and, in idition, even in the regimented sur- roundings of her job, she was a top- notch eve-filler, matter of record that in ing with Buck n the Western run from e City to Los Angeles, Natalie d her hands more than full 1s. flirting males who over the mountains part of her job, she , most of the pas- gengers were going to that made place, | and she supposed that Just practicing up a bit hit the big time on the Besides, with her knowledge wck was at the controls in the perator’s cabin, she didn't ch! It wouldn't be long now, she figured, the hulking young pilot would bashfulness in her pres- her that old, yet ever | She had seen it in mbling upon his lips once of late when he! her home after a date | me. And when he did— the answer to the question. * ok ¥ % make a prime wife for A woman who had been on perilous trips over bro- ry and in rough weather waiting at home for She would know that ble! Anyway, it took t of knowledge of the game to feelings and aims of 3 . They were funda- race of men set apart. ew! he didn't know was that who made advances toward a feminine counterpart who tely more deadly. Coral ws had made two round trips flight between Salt Lake City of the Angels before ed that something was v wrong. Of course, she had ck chatting = with the ex- attired young society bud ight, and he had sat in e and spoke to her while ilot relieved him over easy * % ok x BUT it wasn't until they reached Los Angeles on the third trip that Coral made an overt play for Buck. Her town car was waiting at the air- port. and she invited Buck to ride downtown with her. He did, leaving & pained and mortified Natalie stand- ing at the field office with a hint of her eves. He had never left ike that before. he young pilot meantime was in V. He knew that he had ¢ hurt his stewardess. But Coral Matthews was an important customer whom he couldn't afford to offend. She was talking of chartering his plane for an extended trip through Mexico. So Buck went along in her He even accepted a dinner in- time their three-day stop- over was completed Buck was suffering a change of mind about a lot of things. Coral had absolutely monopo- lized his time. They had gone to , parties, down to " Malibu, had played tennis and swam -§: together. And on the last night Buck had been a little surprised himself to find Coral in his arms in the con- servatory of her home . . . and he was kissing her. s e ow UCK was not entirely uncon- scious of the look of veiled victory corded Natalie as they checked the | east-bound passengers into the plane. E She had doubtlessly thought out very | carefully the exact relationship be- tween them. And Buck was sorely puzzled. Natalie was a fine girl and he admired her for what he knew she was. But Coral! In the short, inti- mate time he had known her she had shown him something foreign to his experience . . glamour! Buck went immediately to his con- | trols when the routine work was com- | plete. The radio warnings had been | given him. There was a storm and snow blowing up over the Sierra Ne- | vadas and he'd better make sure of | his instruments. They'd have to make plenty of height. The giant transport rolled along the | concrete runway and lifted smoothly | into the rays of a setting sun. Buck | circled the field twice to gain altitude | and then swung on the almost direct | Toute he must follow to Salt Lake | City. Darkness came in two hours and with it came a slight drizzle and bumpy air. * ok ox X | RUCK glanced significantly at his co-pilot and grasped his cut-away wheel more determinedly. He knew what to expect. The weather reports came in accompanied by crashes of static. The rhythmic beat of the radio beam annunciator over his head re- mained steady and strong. Buck looked at his altitude chart and began | to climb. He'd have to clear 20,000 feet pretty soon., And then he began | o wonder if he could. The heavy ship seemed loggy. Buck thought clearly. The passen- gers, Natalie came forward to in- | form him, were becoming restless be- cause of the increasingly rocky air which tossed the great ship about. And the pilot, his thoughts on that barren ridge he must clear by a good | thousand feet, began circling his ship to get up there. Snow was now | clinging to the leading edges of the | wings. Things looked pretty bad. Natalie went back to calm the passen- gers. Coral, she said tersely, was| acting pretty badly about things. | * % ok % UCK nodded and looked back to | his instruments. He had no time | for frightened passengers now. not even Coral. A crack-up on the barren | peaks of the snow-filled range would | be no joke! The straining of the motors in the thinning air caused him concern. The door at his back opened suddenly and a shriek filled the tiny room. Buck turned to see ! Coral gazing with terrified eyes at | the sheets of snow blotting out the | vision through the windshields. Buck | grunted. { “We'll make it all right,” he said | | to Natalie, behind Coral. “Take her to the wash room and lock her in juntil we land. I don't care how | much influence she swings with In- | ternational!” Natalie smiled grimly | and Buck heard the door slam to | again! The passengers had all been cleared, | Coral among them, and the airport was nearly deserted. Buck jumped down beside Natalie. “Thanks!" was all he said. Then he took Natalie’s arm, and she had a hunch that when they were hidden in a booth at the coffee shop he’d have plenty more to say! (Copyright, 1937.) Chin Stops Clock. ST. LOUIS (/P).—Police Sergt. Rey- nold Ferguson answered a disturbance call As he reached the scene, an irate Wife threw an alarm clock at her husband The husband ducked. Ferguson took it on the chin. 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He had acquired them cheaply in Belgium. The man has been sent to prison for 17 months and fined nearly § Star Branch Office anybody in or around Office service is rendered THE EVEXN STAR, WASHINGTON, "HEADING" THE LIST of what Mother really wants is probably a new permanent wave— by the expert operators in our Beauty Salon. BEAUTY SALON, SECOND FLOOR. FOR BREAKFASTING IN BED, a 13-piece Breakfast Set, -cheerfully banded in green, rose or blue AND, TO DRESS HER UP FOR IT, a frivolous pure-dye silk satin or sheer Bed Jacket, very lovely with its ecru lace NeGLIGEES, THIRD FLOOR. A HANDMADE SLIP will give her a sense of luxury. Of pure-dye silk crepe with shadow panel and delightful details CosTUME 8LIPS, THIRD FLOOR, TRIPLE TRIBUTE in Jane Wand! Silk Hose— a pair in sheer all-silk, in sturdy sheer and in semi-service weight — attractively boxed HosIEry, Arsi 19, First FLOOR. WASHABLE FRENCH DOESKIN GLOVES are a gift sure of appreciation. In four-button- length pull-ons with P K seams and Bolton thumbs. French beige, white, or chamois GLOVES, A1sLe 18, FIRsT FLOOR. “MOTHER,” appliqued on a handkerchief of sheerest white or pastel linen, will mark your gift with especial thoughtfulness HANDKERCHIEFS, AISLE 17, FIrsT FLOOR. “BAGGING"” CHIC FOR HER, an off-white envelope, classically simple, beautifully fitted —to complement her Summer frocks__$7.50 HANDBAGS, AIsLE 8, FmsT FLOOR. COLOR TO “SING IN THE RAIN" in a 16-rib umbrella. One of many styles at__ _$4 UMBRELLAS, AISLE 16, FIrsT F'LOOR. “THE IDLER,” by Daniel Green, will tempt her to leisure. In turquoise, tearose, black- and-red, or Dubonnet satin, cut smartly high ‘WoMEN's Snoss, TEmD FLOOR, D. C, SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1937, WSRO “THE PRINTED WORD," to her taste: If she is old-fashioned, choose the “’Collected Verse of Edgar Guest,” cloth bound, $3; leather bound - - Sl DL Y SRR R S S SO A KRR DA If she is modern—the "‘Book of Hours,” by Donald Culross Peattie If she is romantic—'"We Are Not Alone,” by James Hilton If she is sophisticated—''Present Indicative,’’ by Noel Coward _ If she is intellectual—"'The Flowering of New England,” by Van Wyck Brooks THE BoOK STORE, AISLE 23, FIRST FLOOR. IF SHE GARDENS, a rattan basket will hold flowers or tools helpfully___$1, $1.25, $1.50 GARDEN SECTION, FOURTH FLOOR. IF SHE TRAVELS, she will appreciate the modern appearance and light weight of a boldly striped brown or gray hanger case Specially priced - $10.95 Matching Pieces $5.95 to $16.95 LuGGAGE, FOURTH FLOOR. MUSICAL MOTHERS will delight in the Music of Victor Herbert, Volume |—five 12-inch Victor records—ten selections of Victor Her- bert’s beloved songs VicTRoLAS, FOURTH FLOOR, IF SHE KNITS, a capacious tapestry-type bag will “hold everything.” Wooden handle _$3.50 AxT NEEDLEWORK, SEVENTH FLOOR. May 9th . . . Woodward & Lothrop has planned well ahead. For we know that, al- though your mother is not absent from your thoughts on any day throughout the year, you wish to pay her special tribute on this—the day dedicated par- ticularly to her. So we have remembered the smart, young mothers—and the mothers with the dignity and charm that is the gift of the years. We have remembered the interests of mothers who visit the store often—and those far away, whose tastes we have learned through the purchases of their children, who have come to Washington. So, surely, here you will find the thoughtful, perfect gift for your mother. And it is none too soon to make your choice —-nd have it wrapped festively—especial!y if it is to be mailed out of town. Matchabelli’s Tribute to Your Mother The glamorous gift that will find espe- cial welcome in her heart—perfume: Georgian Carnation, spicy fragrance in a little crown, packaged piquantly in a transparent box—in a bed of red “‘carnations.” $5. Duchess of York Perfume, the true scent of English lilacs. $1 to $15. Royal Gardenia fragrance in eau de cologne. Crown topped. $1.50 to $2.50. Miss Marion Donshea, Special Repre- sentative from Prince Matchabelli, will be here all next week to help you make your selection from these and other “royal favorite’’ scents. ‘TOILETRIES, A1SLE 11, PIRST FLOOR.