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/ i THE NEWBERRY SUN. NEWBERRY. S. C. XUe- FICTION Corner A RIDE IN THE DARK T HE headlights of the blue coupe flashed on in the driveway. Joyce, who had been watching from *n upstairs window, reached hur riedly for the coat lying on her bed. As she slipped into it she made a last quick survey of the room to see that she had not forgotten any thing. By the door her neatly packed suitcase stood ready, and even now the room had that deserted,, imper sonal atmosphere a room acquires when its occupant goes away. Her heightened emotions threw an unnatural clarity over the famil iar scene. Little things she had not noticed for weeks sprang suddenly into focus. A silly little horn hanging on the dresser was a reminder of a dance Terry had taken her to while they were still in college. He had kissed her that night for the first time. The photograph stuck in the edge of the mirror: Terry with a horrible grimace pretending to clutch her throat as she knelt in supplication in the sand. That had been taken the day the gang drove out to Three Tree Point for a picnic. “How young we were'” she thought wistfully. “How terribly, carelessly young! And we’ll never be young like that again!” She shivered and drew her coat closer around her shoulders. For tonight was the end of her girlhood, the end of the careless, silly years. After tonight nothing would ever be quite the same again. Better, per haps. Oh yes—far, far better! But not the same, ever again. She caught her breath in a sudden panic, and for one hor rible, despairing moment she thought, “I don’t want to go through with it! I’m afraid!” Then with a laughing sigh at her absurdity, she shook the mood from her and hurrie 1 out of the room without looking back. Safely in the car with her suit case tucked under her feet, she relaxed comfortably against the shoulder of the young man behind the steering wheel. “Look, Terry, there’s a new moon tonight. Is that a good omen, do you suppose?” “I hope so, darling.” He looked tenderly down at the delicate oval of her face, childish mop of brown curls and the small hands folded carefully in her lap. “Oh, Joyce,” he exclaimed abrupt ly, "don’t you think we , should have told your mother after all? Are you sure that you want to do it this way?” “Hush, Terry.” She patted his knee. “Let’s not go into that again. It’s too late, anyway. You know Mother, she thinks I’m still a baby! She wanted us to wait at least another year.” “She might be right at that,” Terry replied uncertainly. “Maybe you are too young.” “Nonsense!” She shook her curls emphatically. “A girl ' nows when she’s ready. Wasn’t it lucky Mother decided to go to California when she did? Everything worked out beautifully. Now she needn't know a thing about it until it’s all over. “Darling,” her voice grew pen sive. “Why do you suppose it >s that middle-aged people can’t seem to remember what it’s like to be young and in love? Don’t they remember the beauty and the re lentless urgency? Don’t they know that there has to come a time when you’ve got to have it all and even everything is not enough?” Her voice faltered, and in the silence between them the words were like dark wings beating. Terry reached down and took her hand in a hard grip. By LOUISE BERGSTROM “Joyce, dearest!” he whispered. They were silent then, and the moon-bathed landscape sped past as his foot pressed hard on the gas pedaL It was early spring, and the cool night air blowing in through the car window had the restless, exciting smell of new growth. At last they were out of the country, coming into the suburbs of a town, where street lights dimmed the moon and houses stood in dark huddled rows. Terry slowed the car, then sud denly pulled up to the curb and turned to the girl beside him. His arms went around her and his head bent down to hers. “I love you, Joyce,” he said against her soft hair. “Are you afraid of tonight?” She thought fleetingly of the moment in her room when she said goodbye to her girlhood, but that moment was passed, swept away by the tide of new emotions. “As long as you love me, Terry,” she replied simply, “I’m not afraid of tonight or afterwards.” It was quite true; she felt strong now, and confident, ready for anything the fu ture might hold. He kissed her gently and the car moved forward again, slowly now as though the future had become too precious for any risk. bright ly lighted building loomed before them, and Terry stopped again at the foot of a flight of stone steps. He picked up her suitcase and stepped out of the car, then turned to take her arm. Joyce looked up eagerly at the words cut over the entrance to the building: “LAKEWOOD MATERNITY HOS- PITAL.” She smiled at her husband grave ly, reassuringly, and together they started up the steps toward the welcoming lights. “How young we were!” she carelesly young! And we’ll never thought wistfully. “How terribly, be young like that again.” LET’S TALK ABOUT you. — BY CHARLES B. ROTH The Secret o£ Good Habits Because you have been warned so many times against breaking habits, you may have jumped to the con clusion that all habits are bad. But they aren’t. I think the number of good habits is greater than the number of bad habits. You may be astonished when I tell you that being more effective and successful in your life is largely a matter of habit. What I mean is that clever and successful people have formed helpful habits of think ing and doing, while neurotic and unsuccessful people have the wrong kind of habits. That is the chief difference between them. Look at a habit in this way and you will see what I mean. What is habit except doing—or thinking— the same thing often enough until doing or thinking it becomes auto matic, and you do every customary act in the same way. Such action is called "habitual action.” When you think the same thoughts often enough until they have become thoughts that come and go without your bidding, really without your control, you are doing habitual or habituated thinking. Now, the secret of winning the right kind of personality and place in life is simply to determine a pattern of thoughts that you want ' I 4 ■' a SotAMinJup One k V a/„// o?, .// f (j*ace JVcM ^rcuteU R ATHER than any pncelea gift today ' I would bring you comfort if I ,r could. * If there be any word that I might say * To ease your aching heart, dear friend, I would l Be glad tb speak that word, be glad to bring Its magic solace for your comforting. But well I know that silence is a part Of sympathy—so great a part, indeed. That in this first dark moment when your heart Is tom with shock, silence still meet your need Better than words... but let me clasp your hand, And by that touch say, “Friend, I understand.” to have, and then to think those thoughts and keep on thinking them long enough until thinking them becomes a habit. Let’s say that at the present time you are willy-nilly about every thing you do. You can’t make up your mind. You waver. You post pone. You can’t make decisions. Those things are a sign of faulty thought habits. Decide that for one week you will act decisively, even if wrongly, in little things. During that week act, live, carry yourself like a person of resolute habits. Maybe one week’s experiment isn’t going to be long enough to overthrow the faulty thought habits of a lifetime, but it will help. It will be long enough to put you on the road to right thinking and to right habits. Dig deeply enough into the way the person you admire the most lives, and you probably will find that he is controlled by a series of habits—right habits. The' sum total of those habits is what gives him his personality, his attractive ness. The sum total of good habits in your life will do just as much for you. New Army Technique Aids Plane Survivors GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR. — A new technique for rescuing survivors of plane crashes in the frozen Labra dor wastelands by pin-pointing dog- sled teams by parachute has been developed by the air transport com mand. The newly developed operation “dogsled” will save precious hours for plane crash survivors exposed to the bitter cold and possibly suffer ing from injuries received when their craft plunged earthward. Conceived by Sgt. George E. Ab bott, Norfolk, Va., the unusual res cue operation is especially valuable because some areas of the woody terrain in Labrador are so dense that helicopters cannot land. Huskies, sleds and para-doctors jump from C-47’s via the silk chute route and gather together at a focal point where the dog teams are as sembled. Then the unit proceeds tc the scene of the crash where it ad ministers first aid, evacuates the seriously wounded and provides food. The entire procedure lasts only a few minutes, contrasting sharply with the hours and days that it has taken overland rescue teams to reach some crash scenes in the past. Twins Are Identical, Even to Toothaches Six-year-old Janice and Jeanette Washburn of Mattapoisett, Mass., are identical twins—painfully iden tical. When they reported to the school dentist. Dr. George M. Teasdale, with toothaches in corresponding molars. Dr. Teasdale insisted he never before had heard of such a coincidence. To their mother, however, it was an old story. The twins lost the same corresponding first baby teeth on the same day. Similar circum stances also surrounded the loss ol their second teeth. SCRIPTURE-. Nehemfah 1—7. DEVOTIONAL READING: Paalma 122: l-». Nehemiah Rebuilds Jerusalem Lesson for May Z, 1948 Dr. Newton B ORN and reared in Persia, Nehemiah appears in the open ing scene of his prophecy as cup bearer to King Artaxerxes in the royal palace at Shushan. He was a favorite at court, due, no doubt, to his personality and training, plus a keen desire to serve his people. He obtained a royal order from Artaxerxes, grant ing him passage to Jerusalem. It was a long and danger ous journey, but Nehemiah travelled not only with letters from the king, but assur ance in his heart that he was on the Lord’s mission. He was given authority to seek help from other nations. Just how much help he received fronj other nations is not definitely certified, but we do know that he achieved the high purpose which God had put in his heart. He governed the city wisely for a dozen years, and wrought many notable reforms. Read the first seven chapters of Nehemiah for the complete story. Read also Psalms 122:1-9. • • • WHEN FRIENDS WORK TOGETHER U PON arrival in Jerusalem, Nehemiah made a tour of the city by night. He was shocked and amazed at the ruins. He called up on the people to come and help re build the walls. And they were im pressed with the earnestness and sincerity and courage of his call. “So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof; for the people had a mind to work,” Nehemiah 4:6. There is work for everyone who is of a willing mind. There is work In the home. Boys and girls who pitch in and share in the everyday work of the home make glad the hearts of their parents, and at the same time they are learning how to care for their own homes when they grow up. * • • STRENGTH AND ENCOURAGE MENT N EHEMIAH set the people to gether in families, with tools for work and weapons for defense against the enemy. And in this union of numbers there was both strength and courage. We need to day to learn anew this lesson of working together. So often we wit ness evidence of people pulling against one another. We see it in the home and in the school and in the wider areas of life—in politics and in the clash between capital and labor. * * * THOSE WHO OPPOSED NEHEMIAH O UR lesson describes not only the courage and wisdom of Nehemiah in getting the Jews to work and work together, but it tells us about those who opposed the rebuilding of Jerusalem. San- ballat was the governor of Samaria, and when he heard that Nehemiah was rebuilding Jerusalem, he put in to defeat him by many schemes of sabotage. He began with ridicule. “What do these feeble Jews?” he scof- fingly asked. Ridicule is always one of the weapons of those who would tear down and destroy. Young people will do well to guard themselves against the snare of cynicism. It is a dangerous thing. Sanballat and his cohorts, Tobiah, and certain Arabians and Am monites and Ashdodites, conspired to hinder Nehemiah in many devi ous attacks; but the people worked and fought, in the name of the Lord. * * • WHAT MAKES A REAL LEADER? T HIS is the question which will inevitably arise as we study this lesson. How could one man inspire people to undertake the im possible? First, Nehemiah relied implicitly upon God’s help. Second, he threw himself into the task, fearlessly and intelligently. Third, be possessed the quality of inspir ing faith and hope in others These are the qualities that make a real leader, anywhere, any time. How we do need such leaders to day! And the Bible speaks to us, in the story of Nehemiah. remind ing us how real leaders are pro duced. Read the 122nd Psalm. Here is the secret of it all—“They shall prosper that love thee.” Every difficulty confronting the home, the community, the nation, the world, can be met and mastered, provided we tackle it in the name of the Lord, relying upon his wisdom, his strength, his poise. (Copyright by thm International Council ol Religious Education on behaii ol 4C Protestant denominations. Released be WNV Features.! It’s Easy to Make Strawberry Shortcake (See recipes below) Strawberry Time For those of you who like straw berries, the stfeson is too short! But we aim to do our best by them this season, so let’s have them several times each week as long as we can. Perfect strawberries are just plain good served au naturel. And if you like them sweeter, dip each in a mound of powdered sugar, before tasting its deliciousness. Some like them for breakfast with a sprinkling of sugar and a quaint pitcher of thick country cream. Strawberries in shortcake make a dream of a dessert. Some prefer old fashioned biscuit type of short cake, split and covered with sweet ened crushed berries and • cream. Others prefer a more cake-like type of accompaniment to the berries. •Strawberry Shortcake (Serves 6) 2 cups sifted flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 5 tablespoons shortening 1 egg, well beaten 1/2 cup milk 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 1 tablespoon soft butter 1 quart strawberries, sliced and sugared Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together; cut shortening into mixture with two knives or pastry blender until mixture is the consist ency of corn meal. Combine egg and milk; add to dry ingredients, mixing quickly to form a soft dough. Drop the dough by spoonfuls into a well greased two quart heat re sistant glass utility dish. Sprinkle each biscuit with grated orange peel. Bake in a hot (450 degree) oven for 12 minutes. Split hot biscuits and spread with soft butter. Place the sweetened strawberries between and on top of each biscuit. Serve a pitcher of cream with the short cake if desired. Fresh Strawberry Pie' 1 baked 9-inch pie shell 1 quart strawberries 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch or flour Sweetened whipped cream Crush half the berries and bring to boiling point. Stir in sugar com bined with flour or cornstarch and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and well cooked. Spread other half of berries (whole) 'in baked pie shell. Pour hot cooked filling over top. cool, top with sweet ened whipped cream and serve. Meringue may be used instead of whipped cream and pie browned in a moderate (350 degree) oven. Special Strawberry Shortcake 2 cups sifted all-purpose enriched flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 4 tablespoons shortening 2 eggs 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract Sift flour, baking powder, salt and sugar together. Cut in shortening. Beat one whole egg and one egg yolk, reserving one white for the tops. Add orange juice and flavor ing to beaten eggs, then add to dry ingredients. Stir only enough to make dough hold together. Turn out on lightly floured board and knead a half minute. Roll out 1/2 inch thick. Cut. Brush tops with LYNN SAYS: These Cookery Tips Give Desired Results If ham is to be stored for any length of time, rub outside thorough ly with fat so that mold will not form on the lean part. Place bacon in a cold pan and use a low flame for cooking. Pour off excess fat as it cooks. For cutting meat or fish for salads, use a scissors instead of a knife. Marinate in French dressing before mixing to give flavor. LYNN CHAMBERS’ MENU Cold Sliced Boiled Ham Creamed Parsleyed Potatoes Buttered Asparagus Carrot Slivers Celery Curls •Strawberry Shortcake Beverage , ♦Recipe Given white of egg and sprinkle with su gar. Bake on ungreased baking sheet for 12 minutes in 425 degree preheated oven. Split hot short cakes, butter and fill with sliced sweetened berries. Replace top and pour berries over top. Serve with cream if desired. Strawberry Meringue Pie 1 pint fresh strawberries 3 egg whites 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup sugar Few drops vanilla Honey Baked pie crust Beat egg whites with salt until stiff. Beat in sugar and flavor with few drops of vanilla. Drain berries carefully; sweeten with honey and fold into meringue. Turn into pie crust and brown in moderate (350 degree) oven about 30 minutes. Serve as soon as cool. (Other fresh, care fully drained fruits may be used.) ' Standish Pudding (Makes 1 quart) 1 quart strawberries 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water Lemon juice 1/2 pint whipping cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2/3 cup rolled dried macaroons Pick over strawberries, sprinkle with sugar and let stand for two hours. Mash, squeeze through a double thickness of cheesecloth and add water and lemon juice to taste. Turn mixture into a one quart brick mold or place in freezing tray. Beat cream until stiff and add powdered sugar, vanilla and rolled macaroons. Pour over fruit mixture to overflow mold. Cover with buttered paper and freeze in a mixture of ice and salt, or let freeze in refrigerator compartment. Raspberry or Strawberry Whip (Serves 4) 1 1/4 cup berries 1 cup powdered sugar 1 egg white Beat ingredients together with wire whip or electric whip until stiff enough to hold shape. Serve over pieces of sponge or angel cake or pile lightly in a dish, chill, surround with lady fingers and serve with soft custard sauce. Luncheon Dish De Luxe Scrambled eggs with shrimp make a delicious and satisfying luncheon dish. To prepare, saute one chopped green onion and one slice mushroom in two tablespoons margarine or but ter. Let cook over a low heat three or four minutes. Add one-half cup shrimp which has been broken into small pieces, and one canned toma to. Again cook over a low heat one or two minutes. Add four eggs which have been beaten with two table spoons cream, salt and pepper. Stir slowly over a low heat until of de sired doneness. Serve on toast or crisp wafers. Sprinkle v/ith grated spicy cheese. Released by WNU Features Here’s a filling combination, made of all vegetables: Corn pudding, creamed string beans with almonds, French fried carrots and radishes. Do you like mushrooms? Bake them in cream, then serve along with turnip souffle, buttered string beans and sliced tomatoes. Serve cottage cheese with assorted fruits or assorted raw vegetables like sliced tomatoes and cucumbers, with olives at the side. Fruit pies will be better flavored SEWING CIRCLE PAHERNS QoioArjul Gltcusi osi Set Peacock Make* cMandUamc SpAcad " ; ; i m Colorful Chair A LOVELY lacy-looking chair set with surprisingly life-like pansies crocheted in shaded laven der cotton—the center buds are the same colors, the rest of the pieces in white or cream. 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