The Parsons Sun from Parsons, Kansas • 13

,1 UvnuMLY imvai awpw it, mt. OUT OUR WAT WILLIAMS OUR BOARDING HOUSE WITH MAJOR HOOPLE efcs a Lift: BY iOA RINER GtEASON HM-M- FOUR FOUNDS OP HAMBURGER TWO DOZEN ROUS HUH WELL, WHEN NOU GET BACK TO THE S1DRE, NOLI "TELL MR. BUfTTS TO CHECK "THIS OVER HE MOT ONLY HAS ADDED THE DATS IbJ ON "THE BILL, BUT MAGOR HOOPLE HAS BEEN AWAY IN A TRAILER TORi CVER Just whet is it, any- THAT MUST HAVE BEEN AN ORDER "THAT 1 DELIVERED "TO TH' OWLS CLUB FOR MAJOR HOOPLA THIS uer WEEK, TGUEBS "THE A WANS HAVE A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR SANDWICHES, EVER THURSDAY WIGHT CUT or CHAMACTEM KATBI.EKY n'llltY-tm rior (rffllni nrt BOB (I'AAIHII-tfM, tl Bn attrr waller. PAT Ife Jaallar wke DTCHEH valraa af riMOSi-Bnt a TnMan Toaira III IJfW partjr. Bak Irlla Ilf llarkw-.

'-ta ferr allrallaaa. Ifcal aaalhrr girl ayraaa l( lava him. "TWO WEEKS EKS IIMltMS THS WRONG CALL IwATCMlNCI A' lFOUL-TlP OFF the grocer's DELIVERY" MM fciL 21 FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS By Blouu RENEWED shouting and deafening applause prevented him from answering. "The Suchessl Hurrah for the Duchess!" She was Indeed au arresting picture In her beautiful fur-trimmed robe, with its long train falling gracefully from her shoulders. The lights made each Jewel which she wore dazzling splendor.

Even her loose mop of platinum curie edded to her costume and gave her an air of regal daring. She might have been a Catherine de Medici or come other ruthless royal beauty. She bowed smilingly at her admiring audience, and put her hand to her breast where the famous emerald The Jewel was gone. She gave a shrill cry. "My emerald! Quick, the lights!" In a minute the room was a hubbub of excitement.

The crowd seethed about the little platform, all talking at once, shouting directions and offering advice, while a frantic search was made for the missing gem. The Duchess herself forgot her queenly dignity end became hysterical, raging wildly about, weeping and wringing her hands, and begging someone to find her emerald for her. Bob, maybe we could do something for her!" exclaimed Kathleen. They pushed their way to her side, and Kathleen tried to put her arms about the frantic woman's shoulders. Dont touch me dont come near me!" she screamed.

My diamonds nothing is safe! Then she caught sight of Bob and a delirious light came into her eyes. She pointed at him with a dramatic gesture. He he was with me when I was sitting on that bench. He said he didnT love me, but he didnt say he didnt want my emerald! He was leaning over me" All eyes fastened on Bob. Her tirade was broken by the sudden light from the electrical Cupid which pierced dark comer on the other aide of the room, showing pirate struggling desperately with the tall Pharaoh.

Bob gave one look, then plunged Into the crowd and fought his way to Steves side. At that very minute, Bracey1! list stretched the man from Headquarters on the floor. With cat-like quickness, the Pharaoh, still clutching the image, started far a nearby door. (To Be Concluded) hurt a bit Merely copy of aaold statue," answered Bracey stiffly. The silvery blast of a bugle interrupted and mada averyonc pause.

A parade was announced when each guest would peee singly sense a platform to display his costume. Bob caught Steve's arm excitedly. A shapely nymph was passing across a tiny raised stage placed in front of a bank of ferna and greenery, Aa aba paused an instant, the room beesma completely dark, and hidden electric bulbs suddenly flooded her with light from every side, so that aytry detail of her flimsy draperies stood out against the dark background with startling clearness. She gave a little cry of surprise, then quickly seized the opportunity to exhibit lire charms, which brought a burst cf applause. a ANE by one, the other guests passed in motley array, the women especially, very conscious of the vivid picture they made.

Geisha girls, slave giria, ballet girls, court beauties, peasants In colorful native costumes, were interspersed with soldiers, emperors, and all the various characters that men assume for such airs. Applause, boisterous laughter, and comments greeted each one. Then Bob nudged Steve's elbow as the tall Phnraoh walked olowly into (he light, holding the statuette at a stiff angle before him. Ha looked so startlingly Ilka a carving from soma ancient temple there was an immediate rattle of handclapping. But he seemed not to notice it, Just paused an instant, then faded mysteriously Into the darkness.

Bob turned to speak to Steve, but he was gone. Wasnt Professor Bracey simply wonderful!" exclaimed Kathleen. Um, Bob grunted. Then he asked directly, You really think he is, dont you, Kathleen? She did not reply for a minute, then she said, Why do you ask me that. Bob? I do.

If you must know. Professor Bracey has been wonderful to me. Hes never so taken up with someone else he forgets I exist. Bob ignored this remark, but asked, "And It would upset you a lot If Braccy turned out to be something you didn't expect?" I dont know what you mean, Bob. Of course I know the professor Is an authority on Egyptian things, besides being a fascinating nian of the world.

Even the Ducheea agrees with me on that What else could he be?" CHAPTER XX FIR moment the Duchess itared at him as though she could not believe what aha had lieard, then she turned away with shrug and an angry gleam in her eyes. "I see," she said in an Icy tone. You prefer the little Irish verse writer to me, perhaps. Well, darling, of course you understand I was only playing in character. Queens go in rather heavily for such things, I believe.

Hun along now to your cYrmer, and tell professor B- ti come back end rescue ne other men all bore me. S1.j languidly held nut a bejeweled hand. Okay, your Majesty," Dob replied with a little laugh, glad enough to make his escape. The pirate coming by Just then hooked his arm through Bob's and Jed him to a secluded comer where they could overlook the dancers. Guess there isnt going to be enough excitement to pay for getting into this fool rig; Mc-Tavisb," Steve complained.

Im not so sure about that." Bob's eyes were following Braccy and Kathleen as they passed within range of a light dart from the mechanical Cupid. Pat was certainly keeping his electric eye on Bracey. See that tall Egyptian over there? The one with the little image In his hand. Does that statue remind you of anything? Steve's eyes opened wide with Interest You mean say, go cut in on the Pharaoh, will you?" rnHE next minute he had grabbed a passing dryad and swung Into the dance, steering his course nearer and nearer Braccy and Kathleen. Bob skirted the crowd until he was beside them, too, and tapped the professor's shoulder Just as Steve came opposite.

As Braccy stopped, a sudden movement from the detectives arm knocked the little image from the Pharaohs hand. Steve caught it adroitly before it hit the floor. Sorry I was so awkward, he apologised as be fumbled with it. Here you are," holding the little plaster god out to Bracey. Not MYRA NORTH.

SPECTAX MINSK By THOMPSON AND COLL By Martin BOOTS ANI) HEK BUDDIES Vto tUCCSP.W PtHg GEEHS A noomg more w) voua would wa mccvx to gup orv VOTM wta MRWOOr tUMM UMMONL.l WOULD OK I M9 OtODEOLV Altamont News BY MIU. HELEN MAINS first angel food cake; Fred Palmer, first on judging of canned fruits and Arlene Gibson third in the same field; Janie Marie Foster first on 6 jars of vegetables rich in vitamin B. Janie Marie also won two firsts in open class when she competed with all fair entries. They were won for beat can of beets end The Altamont elub placed third in booth exhibits, carrying out a breakfast tray idea. Stephen Main placed first in the sport section of the best groomed hoy contest and second in the whole best groomed boy contest.

BY CRANE WASH TUBUS Boy Scoots Return The Boy Scouts end adults A. E. Hayes, Wayne Christy and Clarence Martin returned Thursday night from a 4-day trip into the Ozarka that took them to see the Arkansas capital at Little Rock, the sight! at Hot Springs as well as closer Osark scenery that ia more familiar to home folks. The boys report good time and are already planning ways of making money for a men extensive trip next year. The hoya enjoying the trip were Leon Gearhiser, Fred Graham, Nean DeLay, John Duncan, Arba Williams, Herbert Martin, Dick Edson and Bill Dennis.

WPA Women Reregistered A reregistration of the woman on the WPA sewing and nursing projects was made Mrs Wednesday by officials of the womens WPA projects in this county. Several more of the women are uneasy about future work and an afraid that it will mean their dismissal from the projects. The last one to be removed waa Mrs. Alma Seeley who worked her last day Tuesday. Mrs.

McAdams Marries A marriage of interest to people of the community occurred in Colorado two weeks ego when Mrs. Georgia McAdams, Inde-idence, but formerly of the rksville neighborhood, was married to a Wyoming rancher. ALLEY OOP By HAMLIN varnish, are visiting here with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I Palmer and Mr.

and Mrs. John -Steeby and other relatives. Mrs. W. B.

Srholfield and children, Miss Elise, Victor and Martha Lou, Redfield, spent Wednesday and Thursday here with Mr. and Mrs. George Luman. Miss Elise works in a beauty parlor at Fort Scott and had a weeks vacation. Mrs.

Lula Weise, Bartlesville, spent Thursday here visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Rude Ackerson, who have been living in Joplin for the past several months, have returned to their home h-io to live. Mr.

and Mrs. W. H. Drumhaller have aa their guesu heliera daughters, Mrr. Uiian Christmore and family, York, and Mrs.

Ed Showalter, Buhl, Ida. The Christmores are also visiting his parents, near Edna. Mr. and Mrs. Bart Peer and daughter, Mildred, left Wednesday for their home in Tempe, Aria, after spending a month bars and in Missouri visiting relative and friends.

Mra. Fred Wilbur, and Mrs. Clarence Johnson, Baxter Springs, end Charles Hamman, Spavinaw, and Mrs. Mabel McGreal, Portland, spent Sunday in Fayetteville, visiting Quil Hamman. Altamont Churches Methodist, Rev.

Rector Green, pastor 9:45 a. Sunday school, worship service by the pastor who says he is quite thrilled to bo homo from a 10-day vacation in the Ozarka and wishes to see all his congregation in front of him Sunday; Tp.HL, Epworth league; Epworth league institute. Tuesday at 9:15, Mr. Green and hia Canaries" will be on the air from Coffeyville. The Canaries" are a group of young girl singers from the Methodist church.

Mr. Green preaches at the Spring Valley church on Wednesday night and at Fairview on Thursday nights. Baptist, Rev. E. E.

Dawson, pastor 9:15 a. Sunday school followed by worship service in charge of the pastor who is also back on duty after a 2-wcek vacation and who assures his flock that he ia glad to be back; 7 p. Older giria of Pioneers in charge; Fellowship commission, in charge of BYPU meeting at same hour with Maxine Phillips leader; 8, worship service. Presbyterian 9:45 a. Sunday school, Mrs.

Joe Daniel, assistant auperintendent, in chargs. Ag" Teochrm to Meet (Special Service Chanute About 20 vocational agricultural teachers from 12 southeast Kansas counties are expected to attend a meeting here Monday to discuss reorganised courses which will be offered tbls year in their respective schools. To Dedicate New Building The big event of the coming Week for Altamont people will be the dedication of the new mu nidpal building Wednesday night. The play, Calm Yourself will be given by members of the band under the direction of Mrs. Bill jGeorgs.

The proceeds will be used to buy more music end equipment for the band. Other Events of Week Other events of interest to local people are the county rural women's clubs picnic at Oswego nil day Wednesday and the party for the Light Bearers of the Methodist church given by the WFMS at the home of Mrs. Boy Clegg. Completing New Building The ctyy council at a meeting Tuesday night arranged for the disposal of debris left from the building of the new city hall and also for filling in spaces in front of the building between the cement walks with a rich soil that will be planted to small shrubbery and flowers later. The council expects the new stage curtain to arrive in time for the band play but other scenery and chairs have been borrowed from the high school and other organizations for this first publie event in the new building.

The council considered buying new chairs Tuesday night but did not definitely decide on the kind. The council also sent to Topeka a new application for a WPA project that would include the resurfacing of about 72 blocks in this little city. A cm-J? of previous applications had been rejected. Drilling Deeper The Overton drill rig which Is at work on the Charles Smith farm three miles west of town is down past the 600-foot mark withut any showing of oil but is going on deeper. A gas well in the same 40 on the Smith place several years ago showed traces of oil.

To Beauty School Kema Martin and Elaine Christy are among Altamont students leaving for school the last of the month. They will attend the Capitol beauty school at Omaha, Neb. Both were graduates of the local high school in the spring. Miss Martin ban resigned her position at the Hi-Way cafe and Vera Baker is filling the vacanry. Altaaont 4-H Winner Altamont 4-H club girls winning prises at the fair in Parsons included Melba Raymond, second with a single Whit Rock pullet (She had competition of SO pens of White Rock.) Wanda Holmes, first on cotton school dress for air is under 12; Mabel Umbarger THE GUMPS By EDSON ITS A GOOD THING MY PEOPLE MIGHT RECTANGLE MTTKNOW IT4 SA SUOFTOAST- wt Chop the.

lamb JSED BVATBOU AND THAT MUST HAV OF MIDGE OF MIDGETS WELL, THE RACE ISON WILL MY BROKEN TOE BEFORE I DIE OF STARVATION Hdlsus-Kaffler Sill another marriage of Interest here was that of June Holmes, Parsons, granddaughter of A. T. Holmes, ta Edmund Kuffler, young farmer of rural Parsons. They were married week ego tonight by Probate Judge Leonard Rude at hie home in Labette. The bride is a graduate of the class of 35 of the Community high school and resided here until two years ago.

Mrs. Wesley Hudgen daughter Darlene have spending the week, here with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. B.

Kingsbury and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Car Bates and children accompanied by Betty Barnett apent Friday in Parsons with Mrs. Lee Cates and children. Billy and Donna Jean Steeby, children of Amon Steeby, So TRY SUN WAKTADS..