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Chapter 13 T= course that Penn~ and Cleve were following took them along the Peace River in the general direction of Fort St. They went alonz the stream, but never very close to it now. Deep cut banks. rocks and drift- wood piled the shore. It was um- possible to par pr age mete bia see jal jo they had clim! the long, steep slope of the river valley to its top where the ground ‘was more level. The day following Cleve’s injury iny estimated that they had travelled only four miles. Cleve to pause ipeot little while to rest. The tand they were tra- fave was cluttered thick with Branches kept snapping back, no matter how careful they Were, to strike Cleve's wounded arm. When they made camp, Cleve said, “I guess I didn’t Uo so well, tot. But tomorrow I'll be feeling better.” His face was still flushed. His es had ‘a strange glassy look. ny was alarmed. “It you’d just listen to me, ve. we'd stop and rest for a or two.” le forced a laugh. “Not on account.” you should play out, what would happen to us then?” Cleve waved the possibility aside. “The way 1 Ase’ he said, “we can’t be more than five or ten miles from Long Portage. If there’s any traffic on the river at all, we should mect up with somebody there. Perhaps wangle another canoe.” “Possibly,” answered Penny, “From | fs Portage it’s just twenty miles to the mouth of Moose Creek.” “And from there, twenty-five miles to le Frene’s shack,” said Penny. ‘THEY were taking an inventory of the miles. A mile didn't sound like much when one was talking about it, Penny reflected. But to travel over one in this wil- derness with all the barriers of rocks, brush and hills, was entirely different. It was a continuous le, with new hazards every minute. There were small streams to ford. steep slopes to climb, [sett or muskegs unexpectedly ing the way. “Altogether only about another CAPTAIN WM. SHEDD WEDS MISS fifty miles,” she said gloomily. She threw down her pack and averted her head so Cleve could- n’t see the discouragement well- ing in ker eyes. “Yes,” saic Cleve, “only fifty miles. We're halfway there.” “Halfway there.” repeated Pen- ny duliy. 2OCMA I} “What I’m banking on 1s Lon Portage and another geet Sait Cleve. “This constant walking. 1s too hard on you, Penny.” Too hard on her! Here he’s been stumbling along all day through a fog of pain. fever. hunger and fatigue. yet his concern was for her. What a dear he was, Penny thought. Involuntarily, she won- det what Powell Ward would have done under such circum- stances, how he would have react- ed to such heartbreaking difficul- ties. “!'m not worrying about me.” Penny said. “I’m bagi about you. We might as well face it. Cleve. Your injury is much worse than you or I care to admit.” “Nonsense.” said Cleve. “You're going on nerve,” she went on doggedly. “Only your will is driving you. You're burning with fever. No use denying it. I'm not blind.” “Trouble is,” Cleve admitted reluctantly. “that blamed bullet lodged next to the bone. It sets up constant irritation.” i level” “Ididn't want to tel!'ydu, Penny. but you can see now why we can't ston. We've got to ‘pusfrion to Por- tage.” 2 PENRY moistened her lips, nod- ding. She thought about that as she busied herself gathering fire- wood. fetching water from the nearby creek. Cleve wanted to help, but she wouldn’t let him. “Don’t be absurd, Cleve.” “I just don’t like the way ! feet. watching you sontying tie a squaw. You were created, Penny. for an ivory and chromium pent- poe kind Powell can pro- | vide.” } A penthouse seemed very re-/ mote just now, Everything seemed Temote except this cosipire and Cleve and herself closed in by the inscrutable Canadian wilderress. “What’s on the menu?” asked Cleve. valiantly cheerful. “As if you didn’t know. More rice. A demi tasse of boiled creek water. Poor Wolf—it’s tough on him.” Penny looked around sud- } | | | | | Highest last 24 hours __ iL denly.~ Why, Cleve, where 1s he?” Cleve said, “Oh, he’s about some- | where. I saw him not long ago— following you down to the creek.” “But I haven’t seen him since. Oh, Cleve. I wouldn’t want to lose oa | oHe’s probably off foraging for Sormething to eat.” me ‘*But he’s just a pup. Something ‘mighthappen to him.” | vy Penny got w . walked off toward the creek. calling and whistling, peering. through the trees. into | he underbrush. No answer No stamper of feet. No high excited yapoing. Cleve rose laboriously. to Join the search. sharing her anxi ety. “T hope nothing’s happened to the little rascal.” he said ‘TZ’, were both remembering that Wolf had probably saved Sunrise Cleve’s life by diverting Stringer’s | Moonset attention when he'd pulled the gun. But neither mentioned that Tired as thev were. neither said anvthing about discontinuing the hunt for the little malemute Small cracks led them back | along the creek into the woods. It was darker aere and cooler More lonelv. "enny stayed close to Cleve. “Probably scented a rabbit or a squirrel.” muttered Cleve. “Can't blame him for deserting us and our rice” “No.” said Penny. Suddenlv. ‘she paused. sniffing the air. Simultaneously, Clev: gave a huskv shout “Smoke!” he said. “Over there Penny.” After the first relief. Shey crew cautious. Once before smoke had | led them to a campfire—-and into danger. They walked on anictlv Pennv heard Wolf vapping Thev looked through a screen of saska toon. “A Cree encampment.” Clee “Thank heaven.” + The Indians were hosnitable olf welcomed, ;them proudly ‘risked about making silent canine ‘-troductions to his new friend: “tere was food. His sharp nose had rented it. He honed his master and ristress were pleased They were—verv. Cleve wasted no time in buying venison. some dried fish. a chunk of bacon. and some sugar. tea. salt and soda Elated. they bore the bounty back to their own rampfire. Wolf scam- pering ahead To be continued is si Cc 1 said CATHERINE HAGNAUER IN’ ARKANSAS The following account of the, recent weeding of Captain Wil-| liam Shedd ‘and Miss Catherine! Hagnauer was taken from the Fort Smith (Arkansas) Record: “The marriage of Miss Cath-! erine Hagnauer, daughter of Mr.! and Mrs, Earl Adrian Hagnauer, | 1212 North Thirteenth street, to! Captain William E. Shedd II, Camp Chaffee, son of Major Gen- eral and Mrs. William E. Shedd, took place noon at a candlelight the first Presbyterian church. “Dr. J. W. Hickman, pastor, of- ficiated, using the single ring cere mony. Mrs. Frank Schaffer, or. ganist, played the wedding mus using the traditional bridal chorus from Lohengrin, by Wagner, and! Mendelssohn's, “Wedding March,” as the processional and recession- al,,and Mrs. James Wilson, voca!- ist, sang, “I Love But Thee.” “White peonies, gladioli and lillies, and smilax decorated the altar, on which cathedral candles burned. “Miss Betty Jane Cannon was 1 of honor, and M! nd Miss 2 brides- } Dottle Mae maids. “General Shedd served as best man for his son. Groomsmen were Captain G. B. Vivian, fain Peter T. Russell, Ca James T. Siuder, Captain Richard Bryant, Captain Henry Urrutia | Captain John C, Cavin, Robert Hagnauer and Gorden Allen Pilk- ington, Jr. “The bride. by her father, gown of white slipper satin, a held in place by a tiara of orang blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of white orchids, gar- denias and stephanotis. Her dres: was designed with a long torso and court train, and trimmed in lace and seed pearls. The bodice was fashioned with a square neck and long fitted sleeves, ending at a point over the hand “Gowns of the bride’s atten- dants were of pink marquisette, fashioned alike with fitted b: sque, three-quarter length sle and floor length skirt, with matching lace trim. Their headdresses were ned of pink gardenias and pphanotis, and they carri arm bouquets of spring tied with tulle bows “The bridegroom’s mother wore ® pale blue crepe gown, designed with embroidered net bodice; a pink hat and pink shoes, and a Speck we given in marriage! wore a wedding marquisette over full-length veil, corsage of orchids. Mrs. Hagnauer was dressed in a two-piece white crepe, trimmed with braid, and wore an orchid corsage. “A reception at the Hagnauer home followed the ceremony at the church. “General and Mrs. Shedd re- ceived with Mr. and Mrs. Hag- nauer and the bridal party, and in the dining room Mrs. Davis Kolb presided, assisted by Miss Pat Hurley, Miss Peggy Walker, {Miss Betty Lou Fine and Miss Betty Lou Fine and Miss Bets; | Ann Nance. “The all white and green motif used in the church decorations was repeated in the decorations/ +; and appointments at the Hagnauer home. A wedding cake and an elaborate floral arrangement dec- orated the dining room table, which was covered with a banquet cloth and set in silver. “Captain and Mrs. Shedd left Saturday night on’d wedding trip, with Chicago, Tll.,’as“their desti- , nation, On their return“ they will live at 2219 South, Y, street. “For traveling the bride wore a dark blue suit, with dark blue hat, and with green shoes and hand- bag. “Mrs. Shei high school and junior college, and is popular in the young set. Cap- tain Shedd is a graduate of West Point. “Among the out-of-town wed- ding guests were Mrs. A. N. Han- nah and Mrs. Clarksville, Ark.; N. W. Hagnauer, Gordon Allen Mr. Mr. Pilkington, and Mrs. and Mrs. Bates and daughter, Suzanne, ansas City, Mo.; Elroy, Dallas, Ctearn, Gordon and Robert Hagnauer. St: Lots? Texas: John Hands, Milwaukee, Wis,; Guy, thi McGaughey, Lawrenceville, Tl. Captain Shedd is a descendant: of one of the oldest farhitiesof! Key West. He is a grandson of the! late Hon. G. Bowne Patterson, and | has paid many visits to the family Mrs. home on Caroline street. eeccccccces | dd attended senior Ward Dunlap, St.) Louis, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth! Mrs. T. V. Stayton, Chicago, Ill; Tom Me- DEDICATION OF | SERVICE FLAG Friends and relatives of Key| | West service men affiliated with \the Congregational Church came jout in large numbers Sunday jevening to attend the dedigation | lof the Service Flag and Honor Roli at the regular worship hour in that church. | A special Memorial Day Serv-} lice followed, which included \orayers and responsive readings \particularly suited to the day. | Mr. and Mrs. George N. White sang an inspiring duet. The ; pastor spoke briefly on “Sacrifice |—for What?”, pointed out that the sacrifice of the lives of our boys in this war is again likely | to be in vain, ypless.all of us are | determined,\ta.umake as great ov i greater sacrifice-for the Kingdom | of God. | The Dedication’ Service |was very meaningful. As name of each of, the sixty se: ice men on the Honor Roll j called, parents and othér rela- | tives came forward and received a red oleander flower which} jthey held with heads. bowed | while the :dedicatory prayer was); | offered. Then each one filed past the Service, Flag and drop- | ped the flower at its foot in trib jute to théir loved ones now in| \the armed forces of’ the United States. After the service the name s jes itself tk | another service man was tur! in so that the list now inclu 61 names. | A large number remained for} the Fellowship Hour in the Service Center following the ded- | ication, and the evening closed | with a spirit of friendliness and | | common purpose. | NEW ARRIVAL A son was born May»26, to Corporal Arent'T. Sjursen, Jr., ‘| Army Hospital. The newcomer, has been gi e; name of Arent, II, and nicknamed “Skippy”. Méther‘and ‘son are getting long ‘nicely. LEAVE ON SUNDAY Lieut. John A. Lowe, U. S. A. C..} and at } | Shedd, with her younger son,| who arrived Saturday afternoon; George Patterson Shedd, attended | by plane to visit his father, H. L.| the wedding of Capt. Shedd, and expected West this afternoon. FOUNDED BY FRENCH to return to Key|who has been { Lowe, of 1013 Southard street.) ill, left Sunday} | morning for Tamva and on to In- | jiena. A sister. Mrs. Lota Holt.} | who has been visiting for the past | two weeks, left on the Sunday bus/ ST. LOUIS.—Dominica was first| for her home in Fort Lauderdale. | settled by the French in the 1632. year| Mr. Holt, who was also here, re-| turned to his home on Tuesday. ! | Mean Normal | Rainfall 24 hours ending | Total rainfall since Ma: | Deficiency since May, 1, Sunset Moonrise noon and tonight. a Classified | TECHNICAL TRAILER, New Moon, 21. ft. ae? | SPECIAL—One thousand Manila |FOR SALE. Selling contents of | THE KEY WEST CITIZEN WEATHER REPORT | | Observation taken at 8:30 a. m E.W.T. (City Office) Temperatures vowest last night Sat Precipitation 8:30 a. m., inches, D0; Me 9g A inches inches | Total rainfall since Jan. ‘% = : inches Deficiency since January 1, inches es Relative Humidity 67% Tomorrow’s Almanac 6:37 a. 8:12 p. 5:51 a. 7:09 p. ‘somorrow’s Tides (Naval Base) High Tide Low Tide 9:29 a.m. 2:46 a.m. 10:48 p.m. 4:10 p.m. FORECAST | MARION BORGA WEDS wedding ceremony was solemniz- jed which united in marriage Ma- g7|Tion Borga and Miss Alejandrina 80’, Valdes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 84 | Eduardo Valdes. | while Miss Caridad Bancells acted ‘as bridesmaid. everit;'with only the near relatives | and a4éw: intimate tendance! ALEJANDRINA VALDES On Monday, May 24, a pretty The best man was Victor Orsino, The wedding was a very quiet friends in at- QUESTIONS Send Home-Front Queries to Regional OEM Information Office In Care of This Paper Q.—If a man claimed exemp- | | tion for his wife on his 1942 in- come tax return but contribut- | ‘ed nothing ‘toward her support, | Key West and Vicinity: Sea-| what is the penalty? onable temperatures this after- Florida: Little change in tem-| erature tonight. H Hatteras, N. C., ‘ola, El; torm .warnings. have. been i PATENTED IN 1822 CHICAGO church of Boston patented the} first type-composing machine in} and Hour office, a division of ‘the U. S. Department of Labor. 822, in England. FOR SALE | { | ternal Revenue. Department. Apalachi- |‘ as: officer‘ Candidate, mall, craft or) Army’ investigate his‘: character ' and honesty? {an hour for Common labor, and . — Dr. William} 45c an hour for truck drivers? A.—You'll have to ask the In- Q.—Before accepting a soldier does the Q—May' “a A—Ask’ our nearest Wage FOR SALE | Shipment weekly. A look at} our Technical Shelf may save} you dines of postage and} BOOKS — New LADIES’ and MEN’S BICYCLES, | Motor Scooter. Skating Rink:.| may24-ti weeks of waiting. PAUL} SMITH, bookseller, 334 Simon-| ton St. at Eaton St. apri-tf Electric refrigeration. Can fi- nance, Skating Rink. may5-tf Second Sheets, $1.00. 2500 Sheets, 60c. These prices now in effect. The Artman Press. aprl-tf) | ELECTRIC FRIGIDAIRE, small,;,TO RENT BICYCLE for one A-1 air conditioner. Home or} office. Small Radio, Electric Iron. Skating Rink. may24-tf DINING ROOM DINETTE SET} and Radio. 913 Georgia Street. | may24-tf | FOR SALE—Singer Sewing Ma-{ chine, cabinet model, slightiy} used. Office desk. Phone 618, } 312 William Street. may28-3tx i SMALL 3-ROOM COTTAGE,| completely furnished for three. ! Reasonable. Address Box 1227, | Citizen. may29-3tx | TRAILER FOR SALE. 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AMERICA’S FUTURE: world-shaking councils o: GUN, SHOT FOR NOISE, KILLS WOMAN AT PARTY CHICAGO.—Angered because of the “dirty look” his wife gave him because he became intoxicated at a christening party, Charles Tal- esky told a jury that he went home, upset the furniture, picked up a rifle, stepped into the strect and fired it twice “just to make a noise.” One bullet struck a near- by tavern, ‘<illing Mrs. Analia Nauss, 26, mother of two small children. MAKES Goop PAVING BALTIMORE.—Hardened dasa and building material. petition both are thoroughl livery of a tru’ square for the well as by the identification card, etc. No questions asked. Capt. Wil liam C. Tinsley, D.C, Key West Barracks. may31-itx Division St. Best place to get Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. may4tojun7? i | | bear in mind. competition in*North America, the owners of that com- MONDAY, MAY 31, 1948 | This Is Worth Fighting For Here’s one reason American boys are fighting in the jungles of New Guinea, in the Mediteranean, the skies over Germany and on the seven seas. Here’s a reason for seven million service stars, for f war, for ration books and assembly lines. Here’s why American fathers and mothers are buying War Bonds—to make the world a better place for babies who smile like this. MANY GARDENS POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS MUNICIPAL ELECTION. NOVEMBER S$. 1343 eee ee For Capta:n of f ciice W. J. WALKER (MACK) WV Vere ~ wewwweeee Your Grocer Sells THAT GOOD STAR * BRAND AMERICAN and CUBAN TRY A POUND 242422644444446044488 BALTIMORE.—There were 800,000 farm home gardens the United States in 1939 perros JAMES CAGNEY in “YANKEE. DOODLE DANDY” Coming: “TISH” MONROE THEATER IDA LUPINO in “THE HARD WAY” Don’t Fail to See this Attraction that although The Associated Press has re members of The Associated Press and accord with the principles of the de- thful. unbiased news report without any propaganda whatsoever, government inspired or other- wise inspired. I have not the slightest doubt but that the owners of both competing agencies will stand four- maintenance of those principles by The Associated Press. in which each has a large interest, as agencies that they own. Thus I am con-