The Key West Citizen Newspaper, February 13, 1939, Page 5

ax FEBRUARY 13, 1955 senesenenssosonnsenscounscnssnscuneceesseescees FIRST PAGEANT NEW YEAR’S LOVE REHEARSAL FOR Angela Lorden The Characters Noe) Marchand, a beautiful young actress. Allan Collings, the man she loves. David Norris, her fiancé. Yesterday: Noel tells Swan- strom she can’t marry David. She leaves the play. Chapter 26 A New Life PEsHArs 1 shouldn’t have done it—this way. The thought was racing through Noel's mind in time with the whirring wheels of the train, carrying her away from New York. She was staring out the window, not seeing the scenes of a pleasant June morning. For hours she’d rushed hectically, packing her trunks, cramming things she'd need now into two traveling bags. The trunks were stored at the hhotel—she’d explained she was called out of town for a while. And, by now, David would be Teading the fateful letter! She’d worried about it for a long time—letting him know this way that she wasn't marrying him. In the middle of the night, she'd eagye up the telephone. His num- er didn't answer. That was fate deciding, or so she’d soothed her conscience. And just before she left the hotel. she'd sent the note by messenger: “I'm going away, David,” she wrote. “I won’t blame you if you hate me. But | can’t go through |) with our marriage. [’ve thought 1 could. Now | know it wouldn’t be fair to you. | left the play last night, when |. nade my decision I don’t know what ! shall do—I've got to think things out for myself. and it may take some time. “I'm sorry, David—so sorry 1 can’t find the words. Perhaps | shall be punished somehow for what I am doing to you. | can’t help it. I’m a coward because | couldn’t bear to see your face when I told you this. Don’t think too harshly of me—Noel.” Noel was thinking harshly of herself, however. She knew she had done a contemptible thing. Or ‘was it? Would it have been better to marry David with Allan in her heart? And let David find out afterwards. She couldn’t have done that—she knew. “Gatona!” the conductor called out. Noe! picked up her bags and when the train stopped, alighted at the small station. Once. long ago. when she’d had two weeks with a summer stock Noel had stayed here. She remembered Mrs Winters—her tranquil little home. Now she was going back. “I knew vou at once!” The quiet gtay haired old lady exclaimed | when she answered Noel's ring on| the door. The rusty old taxi was chugging down the street. the only sound that was heard. “T've' come to stay for a while— if you'll have me.” Noel's eyes held such an unhappv look. Mrs Win- ters’ manner conveyed. “Poor child. somebody has hurt you: I'll take care of vou To Noel she said smiling bright- ly, “Of course,.vou can stay here T'm happy to have vou again.” The little white room with its painted furniture and low ceiling was familiar to Noel It seemed to welcome her back. She sat for Jonge: than she intended by the window her eves fixed on the old- fashioned flower garden outside Soon ‘she knew v.e"ld come all the qualms New she felt onlv blessed release Mrs. Winters brought her some tea and sand wiches. ‘hy don’t you go out in the swing? The air will do you good.” she suggested. and left the tray on} @ small table. Noe! sipped the‘hot tea. munched oneyof the sandwiches She got out her} o! at’ shnes and a last yeam’s cbttdn dress. When she had ®hanged. she was too restless to sit anywhere. She walked down the lane. slowly. “Shiftiess Folk’ ELLO.” From behind a fence came the thin childish greet- ing. Noe! turned to see a freckled face peering at her between the Dickets. “Hello. there,” she answered. “What's your name?” “T’'m Josie.” the young voice re- “What's yours?” *Noel—Martin.” Noel said slow- “Would you like to see our new Puppies?” her wee friend asked pudly. Noe) told her “I'd love ” and was directed to the gate lle Josie waited impatiently. They went to a dilapated barn nd examined the litter with awe. Squirming rat-like little bodies clustered around the mother. aa a give you one,” Josie ell have to ask your mother first, won't we?” Noe) replied. “Mama's sick in bed—she hasn't seen the puppies yet,” the child explained. At the moment from a window in the upper floor, a weak —— voice called: “Josie!” “Who's -with your mother?” Noel — suddenly. “Ni Josie replied in a ~ psterwofthact voice. “Pop’s gone | Noel was walking away when ¢ Today ’s Horoscope ‘oday gives promise of consid- ible mental ability, with a itable and benevolent nature. it push, to make the personal- felt, is lacking, and this may b) i she made the decision. She turned back and hurried after Josie into the house. She went up the narrow uncarpeted stairs and into a dingy room. Little Josie was taking a soggy wet cloth off the head of a sallow faced woman lying in bed The woman, startled at seein Noel, said, “What do you want?” in a resentful voice. “Is there anything i can do? Josie told me v an you." Josia's thother replied shortly. Her eyes were ask- ing, “Who are: vou—w a you doing. Neate “a th ila out of tee sali ‘as-your*mother had her lunch, Jasie? she asked in a low voice. = .% 4 “Oh, yeg:,dy fixed it long ago.” Josie fed the wa down the stairs. Noe] felt helpless. “If 1 can do anything, Josie.” she said, “I'm just ‘up the road at Mrs. Winters’. ou'll come and tell me, won't , holding the gray-looking towel in a pail of cold water. asked, “Can 1 come to see you?” Noe] assured her she'd wel- comed and went back down the lane. She asked Mrs, Winters about Josie and her sick’ mother. “They're shiftless folk,” the bus- tling old lady explained. “I didn’t know Mrs. Weller was sick again, though. Poor little Josie—every- body around here feels sorry for her. It’s a good thing they’ve not any more children—in that place.” Noe] was depressed by the visit. She kept thinking of Josie, and that irritable sick woman.in the bedroom. i drop down there later|” » Winters reassured ‘her. “They're leery of strangers.” The evening was long, after we early supper. Next week weil have more people here.” Mrs. Win- ters told Noel at the table. Noel , was grateful for this temporary solitude, at least. She sat in her room in the dusky shadows of moonlight. At this moment Rita would be playing “Susan.” Noel could see the audi- ence out front, hear Foster giving the cue. She was lonely, and frightened. The next morning she awakened early. surprised at her unusual hunger. She “elished the well- cooked breakfast, had three cups of coffee. The day stretched ahead, alarmingly empty. “May IT help in the garden?” she suggested in desperation. She had to have something to do. Winters readily accepted her offer, showed her the beds that had to be weeded. the vines to be tied up to. their poles. Mr. Ehlers BY NOON Noel’s Lack achéd. + She was tired. After luncheon, she lay listlessly in the swing, thinking. What was David doing now? What was he thinking? Res- olutely, she tried to keep her thoughts away from Allan... . By the end of the week, there | was a faint tan on her skin—a healthy glow in her eyes. She’d walked miles, done he~_ garden chores every day, seen Josie occa sionally. She and the pathetically eager child had devetoped a friendship: she gave Josie little trinkets from her luggage: “Mama is better.” Josie reported happily. That gave her more time with Noel. On Sunday they had a guest for dinner. “This is Mr. Ehlers, Miss Martin.” Mrs. Winters introduced them as Noel came to the table. Ehlers? The name was familiar. The big, awkward-looking man gave her a friendly smile. After the meal, the stranger joined Noel on the front porch. “What ts a person like you doing here?” he asked casually “I was wondering the same thing about vou.” Noel responded. She felt at ease with this man: he had a disarming smile. an easy-g0 1g manner. But she felt there was de- termiation. a power of lerdership Sehind the casual air. “Oh—me? i aiways come here every June—to rest up before opening my theater in Weston,” he explained. “Tell me about it.” Noel asked eagerly. Ehlers told her about the experi: een Gente ne ppt gE ing oyt plays, giving a chance to amptious voung tyros. + sounds enthralling.” Noel was all enthusiasm. “What plays will you have for this season?” “You know .a lot about the theater. Miss Martin,” Ehlers said once, eyeing her keen Noel flushed. “T've Teen on the stage.” Then she confided sudden- ly, “I needed a rest—so | came up here to be quiet. | didn’t want peo- ple to know where I was—so I just slipped away from New York.” She considered whether she should tell him. “I've been playing in ‘Susan is Waiting.’ ay stage name is Noel Marchand.” As soon as it was out, she was half-sorry she'd said it. “I k.aew, of course,” Ehlers quieuy smoked his pipe. “I saw e play a few weeks ago. 1 recog- nized you—I knew your voice, Miss Marchand.” “Martin, please—up here,” Noel corrected himeT ov} “Perhaps youd oro over to Weston Same, Ehlers suggested: “1 Fa ike yas ‘see the old place. It’s a wih Teally—Rut we're trying to do things—” “Pa.love it] Noel's wolce was | excited. (Copyright. 1938, Angela Lorden} Tomorrow: The little theater. cause some adversity when the spirit is weak and pocket empty; but a strong effort on the part of} the native will give an empetus that will hold till a mark is made in the world. sip litinininndb canis Subscribe to The Citizen—20c , weekly, DETERMINE FINANCING OF SHOW: NEW SCENE OF TOURIST KEY WEST ADD- ED; STATE PUBLICITY Historicaly ant. will bei:held THE KEY WEST CITIZEN Azalea Festival “Maid of Honor”. First x cole pf the Key West, ge: tonight “at!:7. o'clock .at Division Street ‘School, chairman and di- rector Emil sventng announced today. The pageant will be financed by approximately $150 for stage, costuming, tickets, handbills, lights, and decorations, The Citi- zen learned, with the funds to be raised through civic clubs and bodies. “Perhaps organizations will offer to assume the respon- sibility for particular scenes”, Mr. Sweéting stated. No salaries from the pageant fund will be paid. Stetson Kennedy, who, ° with Enrique Esquinaldo, Jr., wrote the pageant presented in mid- summer last year, has this year worked with the pageant com- mittee in revising a number of, the scnees. A new climax to the pageant has been. written entitl- ed, “Key West, the Island Re- sort”. There willbe a procession of fish and Spanish lime peddlers, Cuban boys playing guitars, marcas and claves; a fisherman’ playing a gigantic tarpon:en his straining rod, tourists strolling and on bicycles, and a winsome bevy of .bathing beauties. | The conclusion will be a Night in Key West with local hotels and night clubs to be asked to present their entertainers. Miss Christine Calico and Mrs. Ann Livingston were assigned by the Recreation Department to assist in the production Feb- ruary 22 and 23. Mrs. Eva War- ner is assistant to Emil Sweet- ing. The pageant committee is at- tempting to arrange for radio previews at Miami-and.in Jack- sonville,.Rews. Stories will be pre- pared, for important jewspapers | nn. Florida; and leaflets ‘and post- be prepared for Florida SALVATION. ARMY MAIOR Fi RICHARD B. FITTON APPOINTED SECRETARY: EDWARD LAITY ALSO ‘SE- LECTED FOR POSITION (Special to The Citizen) ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 13.—The appointments of Major Richard B. Fitton as Young People’s Sec- retary for the southern territory to succeed the late Brigadier Ern- est R. Holz, and of Major Ed- ward Laity, commanding officer jat Mobile, Ala., to succeed Major Fitton as Men’s Chief Side Offi- ,cer and general secretary of the Southern Training .College here, are announced by Lt.-Commis- ioner Ernest I. Pugmire, southern territorial gommander of the Sal- vation Army. # ¥The basis of’ the: jrapidly in- ‘créasing prestige and’ influence of the Salvatign Army, not only in the Soyith, but all over the world, is its work withthe boys and girls”, Commissioner Pugmire| | stated in commenting on the ap- pointment of Major Fitton and the importance stressed by the Army on its work with young ipeople. “When Gneeral William Booth founded the Salvation Army in London its principal ob- jective”, he stated, “was the rec- Jamation of But conditio§s have changed since then, and while this sal- vage and rescue work will always be an important objective of the ‘Army, we are now more con-| cerned with prevention of future | down-and-outs through the early training of youth for the respon- cs Miss Hilda Atwater, lovely blonde high schooi: senior, has been chosen by the Palatka sania ber. m= merce to represent them as “Maid of Honor” in the state- wide beauty pageant which will climax the Azalea Festival in the a Ravine Gardens, Feb. 26. Each -Jaycee organization: in Florida has been invited to have an entrant in the beauty contest, the winner ef which will be crowned. : | “Azalea Queen of 1939”. TELLS ABOUT BREADFRUIT Edward M. Becton, manager of | “WESTLAKE RITES — IN TAMPA TODAY Beach, Fla., writes to inform the secretary of the Chamber of Com-' merce that to the “best of my knowledge Key West is the only ceived yesterday by relatives. place where the breadfruit can’ Mrs. Westlake was before mar- successfully grow”. ‘riage Miss, Hilda Saunders, daugh- A list’ of the attractions whigh | tet bt the: tate! Mr. and Mrs. are to be seen at McKee Jungle | Cl@rence’ {Saunders wt this city. Gardens ‘carried the name of |breadfruit; and this fact wad mentioned by Mr. Singleton ing ; iP R OF FS CT letter’ toj Mr. Becton, who in ‘hij reply writes, “At the time, oyti4 folder was written we did ¢ ‘have; a breadfruit, but at the présen! time it is as dead as a door nail”. Mr. Béeton writes that they {have “the pac Fruit, autocarpult communis, and that is the near-| est “we can get to growing bread- fruit successfully”. | Tampa, are to be held today in 'that-city, according to advices re- mendous importance of environ-, ment also, through our Home, League we are helping make bet- | ter conditions for the children al their own komes. This import- | ant branch of the work is being: extended rapidly”. the down-and-out.| sibilities of life and good citizen-! ship. “Save the children’ is now ,| the, command. from our leader, ‘| Generdl’ Evafigeline Booth, who believes with Napoleon—'Give ‘me the children and I will con- quer the world’—only her con- quést would be for peace and righteousness and not for war) and bloodshed. “And so the Salvation Army is mobilizing the boys and girls, as early as the age of four and even earlier, in nurseries, kindergar- tens, Sunday schools, clubs, and in all other ways that we can successfully guide, mold and in- WITH SELECTIVE AIR CONDITIONS ‘Sub-Freezing Storage Nigh Humidity, Low Temperatare Mederate Temperature and High Satety-Zone General Storage “GET THE INSIDE STORYI” THE KEY WEST ELECTRIC CO. fluence the mind and heart of | ‘youth. 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