Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 313, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 March 1936 — Page 11

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The Country Doctor mam man A Novelization of the Twentieth Century-Fox Film, Starring the Dionne Quintuplets With Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Peterson, June Lang, Michael Whalen and Slim Summerville .

BEGIN HERE. TODAY Dr. Jbn Luke, country doctor In the little north wood* rrttlrmrnt of Moosetown, ion to Montreal to appeal to company official* to five Mooetown a ho'pltal. Ill* nephew. Tony, who flew to Monsetown with antitoxin durlnr a diphtheria epidemic, remain* there, much lnterr*ted in Mary MacKenrle, *hof the lumber company m . •. The two admit their love for h ether, but MacKenrle, determined to end the romance, force* Tony Into a flfht, later obliging him to leave Moosetown. In Montreal, Dr. I.uke's appeal I* refuted. He return* home, learns young Dr. Wilson ha* been sent to replace him. It I* discovered that Dr. I.uke ha* never received a license to practice and he I* threatened with arrest. There seem* nothing to do but leave. Dr. I.uke I* on the boat, about to depart, when Asa W’yatt appears, begging the dortor to come to hi* home. Dr. Luke goes and Mr*. Wyatt gives birth to quintuplet*. Doggedly Dr. Luke and Nurse Kennedy work to keep the Infants alive. Wyatt report* the fifth of the five babies to the local newspaper. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY CHAPTER THIRTEEN T>EFORE 9 o’clock, Dr. Luke -L* was on his way back to Asa Wyatt’s house. You learn to do with but litttle sleep when you

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are a country doctor, and besides that, there was no sleeping anyway. The telephone rang continually. Long-distance calls from Montreal, from Detroit, New York, Chicago, Cleveland. What was needed? What could be sent the babies? How did it all happen, doctor? He had already told his story five times over the telephone, outlined the babies’ desperate needs if they were to live, appealed for any and all help that could be given. But beyond all this hubbub, there were five little living things in a basket out at the Asa Wyatts’. He felt as though he could hear their feeble cries as he backed his car out of the yard and started for the rocky little farm on the edge of the woods. Picking up another nurse to relieve Miss Kennedy, the doctor set out again for the Wyatt place, fearful of what he might find there when he arrived. Quintuplets! After all, no such five babies had ever lived more than a few hours! His head whirled with the possibility, the bare possibility, that these babies might be pulled through. The rugged people of the northland, with their large families! The clean pinewoods air, comparatively free from bacteria. The Wyatts’ other six husky little children. By Jove, yes! There might be a chance! He'd fight it out! SUCH thoughts filled the doctor’s mind on the rough ride to the Wyatt house, and he was silent. Parking his car in the front yard, he strode to the door of the house, the new rurse at his heels. Weary to exhaustion, Nurse Kennedy had the situation * in hand. Mrs. Wyatt was so much better that it was plain that, so far as she was concerned, the crisis was past. The babies, too. had seemed to take their warm-water ration a little more enthusiastically, as much as 14 drops from the indispensable eye-dropper. Nurse Kennedy made a bed for herself on an old sofa, and lay down to rest. She was so utterly weary that at first she could not sleep. Her tired eyes followed the new nurse about the room as she took up the fight. Asa, too, having at last recovered himself enough to fetch a large supply of wood, went to bed in the loft, and Constable Jim Ogden went back to town. The doctor and nurse were left alone to carry on the fight. * # a “TF we only had an incubator!” A repeated Dr. Luke again and again as the constant strain of keeping a stream of warm blankets moving from stove to basket and back again began to tell. The flame of life in the tiny babies flickered so uncertainly that it could not warm them without outside help. Gradually the doctor developed a design for living in the tiny Wyatt home. As Mrs. Wyatt gained strength, she was moved to another room, and the little alcove where the babies had been born was turned into a nursery. Willing help was enlisted from the open-mouthed and still incredulous neighbor women. One was told off as cook, and a generalutility handy man hired. Services of another nurse were secured and the Canadian Red Cross stepped into the breach when the doctor’s pocket-book proved unequal to the sudden strain. On the third day, the station-

agent at Moosetown came driving up to the Wyatt home with a bulky package. “It's for you and for the Wvatt babies—from Chicago,” he told Dr. Luke, sliding the package from the back end of his car. They carried it in and unwrapped it. A thankful little prayer forced itself from the doctor’s lips. ana TT was an incubator. Just an -*• old wooden box with a glass top, and a pan on its bottom heated by a kerosene burner, a thermometer and a sponge-holder inside to keep humidity high. But it was a godsend, and within a few minutes the two smallest babies were resting comfortably and snugly within it. The incubator was only the forerunner of a deluge of gifts, some useful and all well-meant, which descended on Moosetown. Within a few days, commercial firms rushed blankets, refrigerators, diapers, cribs, packaged baby food, nursing-bottles, bootees, thermometers, bibs and bathtubs. Individuals, their hearts instantly wa 'ming to the quintuplets, sent money, clothing, embroidered smocks, home recipes,

medical recommendations, requests for autographs, and a flood of good wishes which arrived constantly by telegram and mail. ana 1%/TONTREAL, the nearest great city, responded as soon as the story was blazoned across its newspaper pages. Immediately sensing the public interest which was shown, Sir Basil Crawford roused himself to action. He wired succinct instructions to MacKenzie at Moosetown. The company manager scowled as he read the curt telegram. It said: “GET DOCTOR WILSON OUT OF THERE AT ONCE STOP RENDER ALL POSSIBLE AID DR. LUKE.’.’ MacKenzie had no choice but to obey, but his call on Dr. Luke

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school 2. 2:30 Wed. Dr. William Leeds Richardsori, Butler University college of education dean, talk. Musical program, Matinee Musicale ensemble. School 9. 2:30 Wed. The. Rev. Linn A. Tripp, “The Home and the School.” Junior high school pupils, Stephen Foster songs, directed by Mrs. L. A. Reed. School 14. 2:15 Wed. Mrs. Emilie McAdams, talk. Airs. Vernon Blossu, readings. School 15. 7:15 Wed. The Rev. Ellis Hay, “Church, Home and School.” Martha Alosier, violinist, program. School 16. 3:15 Wed. Aliss Ruth Caster, Broad Ripple High School English department, talk. Junior High School Dramatic Club, “Dad’s Awakening.” Glee Club, songs. School 22. 3:15 Wed. Airs. Glenn Diddel, “The Story of the Gypsies.” School 27. 2:30 Wed. Dr. Louis Segar, "Some Child Health Problems.” Community songs. School 31. 2:30 Wed. The Rev. E. G. Homrighausen, talk, Alothers’ Chorus, music. School 34. 3:15 Wed. The Rev. E. D. Lowe, Olive Branch Christian Church pastor, talk on England. 6A pupils, playlet, directed by Mrs. Grace Johnson. Alothers’ Chorus, songs. Social hour. School 36. 3 Wed. Mrs. Ambra Hurt, missionary from Africa, “My Fifteen Years in the Belgian Congo.” Girls’ Choir and Speech Choir, program. School 37. 3:15 Wed. Round table discussion, “How Parents Can Help.” Alothers’ Chorus, directed by Mrs. Beatrice Wilson, program. School 40. 3:15 Wed. Shirley H. Winfrey, “Co-operation Between Parents and Teachers.” Mrs. Alattie Wines, music. School 41. 7:45 Wed. Walter H. Gingery, Washington High School principal, talk. Ralph Wright, director of public school music, songs. School 43. 1:45 Wed. Dr. Tolbert F. Reavis, Butler University, “The Things That Hold Us Up.” Alarilyn Mueller and Charles Wiecking, piano duet. Mary Elizabeth Karstadt, tap dance. School 44. 2:15 Wed. Mrs. Clayton Ridge, School Board, talk. Boys’ Glee Club, songs. Robert Rothman, piano accordion solo. Tea in honor of past presidents. School 45. 2:15 Wed. Mrs. Laura New. Charles Mayer & Cos., “The Romance of Porcelain.” School 47. 3:15 Wed. Mrs. David Ross, “Children and the Alovies.” Junior High School pupils, songs. School 49. 2:45 Wed. Airs. Logan G. Hughes, Indiana Congress of Parents and Teachers president.

at one of the periods when the doctor was at home trying to keep up with his regular patients, was surly asid ungracious. He felt that Sir Basil had thrown him down badly, a feeling that was not entirely unjustified. Dr. Luke was not fooled by the tender of aid from MacKenzie. He did not know, but he suspected, that only the popularity of the babies and the focus of public attention on the situation had prompted the offer. But he thanked MacKenzie and promised to call on him for anything he might need- ‘‘All foolishness, calling Dr. Wilson back, though,” he added. “I haven’t as much time left for my regular practice as I ought to have.” ana WITH the flood of mail which came in on the doctor and which lay for the most part unopened on his desk because of sheer lack of time to attend to it, came a wave of reporters. From North Bay, from Detroit, Cleveland, Montreal, New York, Chicago, came the reporters and camera men, plaguing the doctor for details, pictures, signed stories. At first Dr. Luke was resentful. The quiet ways of Moosetown had

included no such hectic whirlwind as this. But gradually, as money and aid began to pour in as a direct result of the stories the young men were filing at the crowded telegraph office, Dr. Luke became reconciled. This was the channel, he saw, through which a friendly and sympathetic curiosity was being satisfied. Meanwhile Sir Basil had another inspiration. He called Dr. Paul Luke at the Curzon Street Hospital. “Ah. there, Doctor!” he beamed through the transmitter. “Quite an interesting affair up there in Moosetown, eh? I wanted you to know that, of course, we’ve always had the fullest confidence in your * brother—yes. The company would be more than glad to co-operate in any possible way. Perhaps we might be able to arrange to have

talk. Dramatic Club, Junior High School, “Little Women.” School 51. 7:30 Fri. Amateur entertainment. School 54. 1:30 Wed. Mrs. E. C. Rumpler, “The Romance of the Ohio River.” Junior High School and Mothers’ Chorus combined choir, songs. 9:30 Tues. Alothers' Study Club. Miss Grace M. Black principal, "Wise Use of Leisure ” ’ School 57. 3:15 Wed. Airs. Alarion Gallup, "The Human Aspects of Prison Life.” Special music. School 58. 3:15 Wed. William Faust, attorney, “Youth and Age.” Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dorsey, music School 62. 7:30 Wed. Fathers’ night. Motion pictures. School 66. 3:15 Wed. Dr. Matthew Winters, “Your Child’s Health.” Mrs. C. O. Grathwohl, songs, accompanied by Mrs. Russell S. Sanders School 67. 2:15 Wed. Prof. George F. Leonard. Butler University, talk. Aliss Lola Eller, principal, greetings. Pupils’ Accordion Band, music. Irvington School of Alusic, program ' School 68. 3:15 Wed. Pupils, spring songs and playlets. School 69. 7:30 Wed. Albert Stump, “Useful Schooling.” Mrs. Frank Walters, soloist. Alothers’ Chorus, songs. School 72. 7:45 Wed. Mrs. Clayton Ridge, “Character Education.” Y. Al. C. A. Community orchestra, directed by Leslie Troutman. School 73. 7:30 Wed. Annual safety meeting. Program arranged by police safety department. School 78. 7:45 Wed. Charles Al. Jewett, speaker. Canzanetti Club music. School 82. 2:30 Wed. The. Rev. Frances AlcShane, talk on Ireland. Accordion solos. Schoo. 84. 2:30 Wed. Dr. Matthew Winters, "Your Child’s Health.” Mrs. Anita Scott, songs, accompanied by Airs. Albert Reet. Tea. Executive board members, hostesses. School 91. 2:30 Wed. Miss Faye Henley, "Books for Children.” Mrs Kenneth Smith, songs.

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some mothers’ milk sent to the—ah, children?” DR. PAUL was slightly annoyed. “Very good of you, indeed. Sir Basil,” he replied. “But this hospital and several others have been sending an adequate supply since the second day.” “H’m—aw, splendid,” stammered Sir Basil. “If there is—ah —anything at all the company can do, I trust you will call on us. If you go up there yourself, I trust you’ll convey my felicitations to your brother.” “Yes, I’ll tell him.” replied Dr. Paul, amused now. “I do plan to go up there soon.” Then he rang off. “Old stuffed shirt!” muttered Dr. Paul to himself. “Nothing for Moosetoivn all these years. Now that they’ve got a public miracle under way, nothing’s too much for them.” Miracle It was, for every hour, every day, every week added to the lives of the babies, broke another medical record. The first week or so was a nightmare for Dr. Luke. Called from his bed at all hours, by telephone calls and poundings at his front door, he had to respond also to frantic emergency calls from the Wyatt home, and besides all this keep up the regular practice which again leaped upward with the departure of Dr. Wilson. a a a THE entire Wyatt home had to be reorganized as a nursery, screens placed on windows to guard against the vicious black flies and mosquitos. Long lines of diapers appeared in the back yard, and a laundry system begun. The older Wyatt children remained at a neighbor’s when several of them developed bronchitis. There was no room for them in the tiny Wyatt home any way, with three nurses and a cook and “hospital orderly” on hand. Mrs. Wyatt was soon up and around, and doing her share of the work, oscillating between her own home and that of the neighbor who was keeping her other children. Asa spent a great deal of time at the village store. His initial shyness began to disappear, and he soon began to blossom into a person of importance. Constant posing before the insatiable newspaper cameras had its share in this. In the evening Dr. Luke tried to hide away *in his study, to avoid the general hubbub. Even that haven was denied him. for the doorbell rang constantly. Promoters seeking his approval of this or that proposition for exploiting the miraculous children, producers of baby foods and supplies seeking indorsements, newspaper men and women imploring him to “give them anew slant on the case.” So bad did this get that Dr. Luke was more than half inclined not to answer the bell one night when it interrupted him for the twentieth time. But he went wearily to the door and opened it. a a a MARY MacKENZIE stood before him. “Why come in, Mary!” he greeted her. “Nobody sick, is there? Your Daddy’s arm getting on all right?” Mary was obviously distressed. She sat nervously in a chair below the shelves of books that rose to the ceiling, twisting a handkerchief in her hands. Her eyes cast downward toward her ner-vously-moving hands, but she came finally to the point. r * Luke,” she said, “have you heard anything from Tony? Is he—all right?” “Why, yes,” responded the doctor. “I had a short note from him last week. He’s back in medi<ml school. And I had a note Jf 0 m my brother that mentioned that he was doing very well.” “I’m so glad,” Mary’s relief was obvious. “You see—” she added hesitantly. “I haven’t had a letter from him in a long time. I had one or two— and then—l’m not sure, but I think father's holding them up. I saw him go out to the mail box the other day, and tear up a letter. It was just when I was expecting to hear from Tony, and —” “H'm!” The doctor said nothing, but indignation swelled within him. “I think maybe we can fix up a little plan—” (To Be Continued)

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Bride-Elect Gets Gifts Miss Joanne Winchel, bride-to-be, received hose as gifts today at the dessert luncheon, given by Mrs. J. D. Sparks. Miss Winchel is to be married to Dr. Stanton L. Bryan, Evansville, March 28, at the Third Christian Church. Mrs. Sparks was assisted by Mrs. C. C. Ridge. Bridal colors of peach and blue were used in the decorations. Blue tulle bows were tied on peach tapers lighting the serving tables. Other guests included Miss Virginia McCready, cousin of the bride-to-be, who is to be maid of honor; Mesdames Ruell Moore, William Forsythe, Henry W. Marsh, Earl Thurber, Earl Grimsley, T. E. Fisher, Frank Welcher, Alan L. Sparks, Paul Browning, Glenn Duttenhaver and E. J. Dowd. GROUP TO HEAR REVIEW OF BOOK Ways and means committee of Gov. Oliver Perry Morton Chapter, Daughters of the Union, is to present Mrs. E. C. Rumpler in a program following a luncheon in the Foodcraft shop at 12:30 Friday. , ( Mrs. Rumpler is to review “North to the Orient,” by Anne Lindbergh. Mrs. Allen Graham is to sing, accompanied by Mrs. Newton Buser. Mrs. Georfee W. Hardesty is ticket chairman and Mrs. Walter Baxter, program chairman. Club Meetings WEDNESDAY Mandelay Chapter, International Travel and Study Club. Mesdames C. E. Stout, Art Wilson, John Kiemier and Maude Schaub, hostesses. “Women in Holland.” Zetathea. Mrs. Mary E. C. Mathews, 1502 S. Draper-st, hostess. “The Phantom Crown,” Mrs. Paul Bailey. Queen Bee Club. Y. W. C. A. St. Patrick’s Day luncheon. 'Mrs. F. A. Durnell and Mrs. E. O. Harra, hostesses. Minerva Club. Mesdames George Wood and C. H. Becker, hostesses. “History of Paper,” Mrs. C. F. McDaniel.

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