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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-31
Masonic * Notice.

Official Visit
w. Q. M. Mathew w. Hill
TO DISTRICT NO. II.
WEDNESDAY. OCT 30, 7 40 p. NJ.
Masonic Temple Tacoma
TACOMA LODGE az
J. Charles Donahue. W NJ
EVERGREEN LODGE NO. 81
Oliver q. Huekaba. ". AZ.
STATE LODGE. NO. 90
Richard Anderson, W NJ
FAIRwEATHER NO. 81
Falmor II. Vaudeville, W. NJ.
LEBANON NO. lo4
John W. Dignes. W. NJ.
DESTINY LODGE 1877
Leroy NJ. Moe. W NJ.
WM. p. DOUGHERTY NO. 274
Pierre II. Tissot. w. NJ
ROYAL A. COVE NO. ESQ
Leslie c. Potter, W. M
JOSEPH WARREN NO. ass
Eugene l.. Buck. W. NJ
ANCIENT LANDMARK NO. ass
Scott 8. Jones. W. N.
ALL MASTER MAsoNs CORDIALLY
INVITED. REFRESHMENTS
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-31

WILL NOT be responsible for any
debts contracted otherwise than by
myself. Henry Locke.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
Lovely Margaret Mattocks Hostess
To The Versatile Las Alates Club

Las Alates club held its re-
gular monthly meeting last Tues
day evening. with Mrs. Margaret
Ma,tox in her new home on Brush
street. A delicious repast, done up
in dainty and unique style. was
enjoyed by all present.
The business session OF the meet
ing was full OF interest. as the
members made new policies to re-
gulate the club. Mrs. Mary Johr-
son. the president. repealed plans
for several novel ventures for the
spring and summer seasons.
Las Alates Girls have shown A
bit OF versatility. Along with their
sports activities and jaunts to The
toboggan runaway whenever wealth
er permits, they have proved them
selves capable hostesses. They act
ed in this capacity few weeks ago
at a successful and beautiful show
err party, in honor OF Mrs. Ossie
Paschal. 5753 Vancourt.
The meeting last Tuesday was
trimmed off by round OF pleasant
games. Mrs. Blanche Thompson
captured first prize: Mrs. lila Ham,
mond. second: Miss Ann Benton,
consolation token.
I. o. Hammond Is social reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02

OF discussion in similar meetings
throughout the country.
Miss Bernadine Miller OF Lucy
Thurman Branch Is serving on the
program committee. Miss Musetta
Anderson will sing a solo and the
PhiIingenes Ensemble is furnish
ing, the dinner music. The banquet
is sponsored by the Metropolitan
Business and professional Women's
League OF which Mrs. Ethel sutton
is president.
Each year groups In the YWCA's
throughout the nation ard the
world meet simultaneously to unite
in their thinking about the busi-
ness women. her situation, her prob
lens and her hopes for the future.
Through Christian way OF life
and courageously facing their prob
lens together they hope to meet the
future.
Today business and professional
women are thinking OF the world of
confusion and crisis with which
they have been confronted. and are
looking forward TO an increasingly
critical and confusing period which
will require even greater courage
N they are to live effectively as
forces for a more just society.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
Northwestern Amith
Club Gives Tea

The Amity club OF Northwestern
High school gave silver Tea
sunday, Feb. 1S In the beautiful
Blue room OF the YWCA.
Among those who appeared on a
very interesting program were
Charles Jackson. Muriel Simmons,
and Herman Hudson. The club en-
deavors 10 raise the bord OF fell
lowship between pupil and parent.
Some OF those attending were:
Harriet Hood. Marvin Marshall,
Laurretta Edison. George Walker,
Betty Hager. Charles Jackson.
Zelma Miles. Estis Foster. Secon-
dries Smith, Carmen Fake. Ger
aldine Cleage. Alvin Gilliard. MUIR
lei Simmons. Herman Hudson.
Dorothy Hawkins. Lester Carru-
Tiers. Bill Lawson. John Eyane,
Mrs. Smith. Mrs Hood. Mrs. Boone
and daughter. Mrs. Downs. Mrs.
Booth. Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Hawkins.
Thomas williams Is club repor-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02

saying. the honoree received many
lovely gifts"
MI SICAL HAPPENINGS
The Motor city Boys Band gave
their special program Sunday az
ternoor at Dawson School on Davi-
son avenue. with manager Cooper
in charge The band played many
lovely selections.
They shall have Muse" and
they got plenty OF it when they at
tended the Detroit Negro Opera
Guilds Musical Extravaganza. last
Sunday at Bethel church. The stars
on program did exceptionally we'll
and the audience was well pleased.
THIS AND THAT
The AkA's rush party was given
last Saturday. and many AZ the
gang attended Everything was fine
and all had a good time OF course
Ruth ALWAYS in the mood Giles
was there 70 help keep the joint
jumping
Oliver wilson finally gave UP The
title OF play boy. when he mar
ricd charming young lady last
Sunda, IN a lovely church oere-
mory.
The Cir. Reserve formal dance
at the NWCA last week was a very
nice classic.
Last SUNDAY. the home OF Bill
Carey OF Harding avenue was
lovely scene when he and the Miss
rs LOIS Jefferson and Priscilla
Thompkins feied Ruth Giles, James
Franklin. and Jenette Mobley AZ a
Joint birthday party. II really was
gay affair.
There seem TO be lot OF affairs
going on for boys and their dads
lately. The one az Birdhnrst center
last week was very we'll attended.
When II comes 10 dances the Air
Crafters' dance last week was rat
ed as best for the week. Also over
at Brewster Center. the basketball
game was pleasing to the many
who were present The dance that
followe' was jumping.
The Scrollers will soon haye
some new members when Delmer
White OF Wayne, and Robert Tho
mas OF DIT join them.
Confucius say as long as you like
II. we'll have some more. Send ir
Your junior social. or business
news for this column or call To.
S-23l0,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
THOUGHT CLUB
BRIDGE HOSTS
AT LUNCHEON

Or Thursday afternoon Feb. 90,
the Club OF Thoughts celebrated
their Ninth anniversary with a
bridge luncheon at the beautiful
home OF Mrs. James y. Cobb, OF
Baldwin street.
A very beautiful luncheon was
served. The patriotic theme OF the
day was carried out in the red,
white and blue candles which dec
Grated the anniversary table.
The afternoon was spent playing
bridge and whist. Mrs Priscilla
Thomas won frst bridge prize
Mrs. NJ. Johnson Bryant won second
prize, and Mrs. Lille Hubert. third
prize. Mrs. Katie Goldsmith won
FIRST whist prize. Mrs. A. r. Wood
ford, second prize, and Mrs. JUS
tine Smith. third prize.
Mrs. Cobb was very lovely
hostess in a beautiful royal blue
satin hostess gown. Those enjoy
ing her hospitality were: Mrs. II
Coleman. Mrs. Fannie Foster, MRS
A. +. Woodford. Mrs. y. Thomas
Mrs. AR. Goldsmith. Mrs. J f.
Cunningham, Mrs NJ. Johnson, Mrs
Bryant. Mrs. Gertrude l.. Meade
Mrs. Emma Major. Miss Maxine
Clark, Mrs. Ezra Crawford. Mrs.
Johnnie Reid, Mrs. Barber, Mrs
Carletta b. Reid. Mrs Georgia Boy
kins, Mrs. Lillian Mason. Mrs +. +.
Cherry. Mrs. Jessie Ponder. Mrs
Justine Smith. Mrs. Daisy Billings
lea. Mrs. Lille V. Hubert, Mrs.
Catherine Smoot. Miss Tecora Crew
Mrs. Ossie Bowen. Mrs. Emma
Robinson. Mrs NJ l. Jackson, Mrs,
Alice Mccoy Hogsctt.
Members OF the club are: Mrs,
Walker Brown. president; Mrs
James r. Cobb. yice-president;
Mrs. Bertha Dotson. secretary;
Mrs. f.. Allen. treasurer; and Mrs.
r. Bell. Miss Carrie Smith. Mrs,
Cole. Mrs. 4. Ba,e and Mrs Eva
lima williams critic.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
Club NeDs
NOSIN AROUND


with him. II you had said In the
beginning. "Oh. | can't go TO a
dance OH weekdays" or. Il won't
be In town Wednesday night"
you're as good as sunk.
Let's hope you're safe. So you
speak up and say, I'm sorry !
couldn't have date with you. I'D
already made this date with Ralph
and here | ami" II you're guilty
you'll have TO get out OF II some
other way. And as far as can
see 1t will have to be little white
lie that's slightly so.led and a lit
tie black around the edges. Rath-
er than have TO swallow your own
words, play safe from the begin
ming. Don't get yourself out on the
end OF a limb and Their run the risk
OF breaking an arm getting back 10
safety later. Being busy" just
plain BUSY" at the moment OF
making dates is the greatest lit.
tie safety zone invented.
RUMORS!!!
Sorry TO say that I do not write
rumors on older folks. Just the
Younger Set,
What's this about Georgia Beau
mont and Jake talking over an er-
gagement?
Why are Margaret and Minnie
Harris taking II so easy lately
building up for big time?
Frances Norfieet and Delaney
Hatchet have set their wedding
date in June.
Who is the young lady that sent
Jesse Lightfoot a telegram?
understand Melvin Gilmore and
Lorraine will speak their joyful
Il dos this summer.
What's this about Ann James
having her heart set on a gent over
to AEI?
It's rumor that Melvin Gill
more and Ernest Lockhart are go
ing South this summer.
Flora Stewards sister from Am
herstburg. Canada was visiting
her this past weekend.
hear that Ernest Lockhart and
Eleanor Dark are now singing. III
Didn't Care"
You'd better be careful Roscoe
Jones, or You're Gonna Lose Your
Gal"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
Mrs. Rose Cuinyard President OF
The Willing Workers For Six Years

Six years ago. when everyone
was saying prosperity was just
around the corner but no one was
able to find It, Mrs. Rose GuInyard
of this city, decided to take matters
into her hands. On Feb. II, 1894.
she and few OF her frierds band
ed together to form a Christmas
Savings club. which they named
the willing Workers Faithful
Twenty. There were eight members
In the beginning. but the member
ship has grown steadily. Mrs. GUM
yard was elected first president and
has held that office for the past sir
years.
The members OF the club are
planning a banquet. which will be
given March l6. at the New Royal
Circle Home. 224O Antietam.
Much credit rs due Mrs. Guiryard
and the workers OF the Faithful
Twenty for the splendid work they
have accomplished.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
Women Organize
Mary Bethune Club

The Mary Mcleod eBthune club
was organized by Mrs. Mayme
Diggs, Saturday, Feb. "a. Mrs. Digs
the charming wife OF the Michigan
senator, is the clubs supervisor.
sadie Straughn was elected the or
ganizatlon's first president Viola
Carson. secretary: and Matte Hill.
treasurer. Mrs. Ethel Potts. Mrs
C. W. Preston and Mrs. Ernestyne
walker were present to aid the
young women with the nrst meet
ing.
The purpose OF the club Is 10
raise the standards OF Negro Wo-
manhood in NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
iy. morally and socially. Meetings
will be held at the YWCA Satur-
days at pm.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
Mrs. Mary Martin
Hostess To Club

Mrs. Mary Martin OF $3.50 Scotch
avenue, was hostess 10 the Good
will club Monday evening in its re-
gular meeting. There was nice at
tendance, and complete plans were
made for the social TO be given
Saturday evening at the Johnsons'
home, 4740 fireman avenue.
After the business hour which
was presided over by Pres. O. G..
Coins. a delightful social period
was enjoyed at which the hostess
served a delectable repast.
There will be no meeting Mon
day. March as the club members
will attend the Biblical movie to be
shown at Tabernacle Baptist
church. 6ll3-15 Redwood street,
under auspices OF the Faithful
workers club. The movie will be
presented by the Rev. W. 81.
Wright.
Miss Bernice Cobb and Mrs.
Athia Mae Odds are recording and
financial secretaries OF the Good
will club respectively.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
Mss A. Y. Rice OF NY. Speaker At
Girl Reserves Inter Council Meeting

Gil Reserves of the Lucy Thur.
mar Branch viii have an oppor-
nnv TO meet Miss Anna b. Rice
q New York City. former general
secretary ~ the Detroit YWCA. and
TOW special representative OF the
National ASSOCIATION. at their SEN
nr lnlor-cmb Council meeting OF
Saturday morning. March 2 at Cen
r' Branch
Miss Rice one OF the outstand-
ne leaders OF religious thought to-
az, She Is spending the week In
Detroit conferring with many diff
iverl groups Of YWCA leaders.
Believing that the Christian way
q he is the answer 10 the acute
lrohems ot orr time she will deal
PARTICULARLY with the spiritual end
religious aspects OF the Young Wo-
mems Christian Association. Reli-
'lon has been one OF the major en-
lnasls Of the National YWCA study
program for The past two years and
special commission has been stu
snng the religious emphasis In the
Detroit lWCA program.
Glrl Reserve advisors and com
r',ee members from all branches
y me Detroit YWCA met Miss Rice
" dinner AZ Highland Park
> on February 2s to discuss
10 sisnihcance of the Girl Reserve
pose. w.
BUSINESS and professional women
a 'ae lWcA's throughout the
: so'a VIII unite on Tuesday, March
s ~, Their 18th annual nation wide
.''F''ance- The Detroit YWCA OBJ
y %,'ance will take the form OF !.
v wrqae' at Highland Park Branch
IVA IVA with Montague A. Clark.
s.'souhes director OF the United
s mes Rubber company. speaking on
!, v,seIlons for Courageous Liv-
ms theme will be the topic
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
Mrs. Dozier Hostess
To Happy Landing

The Happy Landing Social club
had its first social for the year Sat
urday evening, Feb. "a az the home
OF Mrs. Georgia Dozier, 1884 Alfred
street. II was quite a success. All
members were present except the
president. Mrs. Ella Goals. who IS
i'll. All are praying for her recov-
cry.
The club has great plans for the
year under the new business mana
ger. Sidney weems All communi-
cations 10 the club should he sent
to Mr.. weems, SIG Erskine street,
Apt 622.
Mrs. Lottie Moore Is club re-
porter
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
CAY CROW D.
RIVALS w 1T H.
|CORONET CLUB.

The Coronets. group OF young
sophistocates had a gay party Fri
day night at Margaret Wells house.
2547 Seyburn. There was plenty TO
eat and plenty TO drink, 30 every
one was very merry.
Members OF the club are: Betty
Bland, president: Mildred Mason,
vice president: Gladys House. trea-
surer: Dorothy Stevenson, secre-
tary and Margaret Wells. Leontine
Cole, Edna Patton, Labertha Nc
Mahon, Florence Pate. Laverne
Johnson, and Vera Lee Fisher.
Among the many who attended
were: Martha Brady. Howard
Tandy. George Williams, Leroy
Rodgers. Viola Scott. Robert Car
ter, Kenny williams. Hale Johnson,
Dodie and Peggy Hall. Maryann
Clemens. j. ID. Mason. Ray Carter
Margie Daniels, Mitchell Gibson,
Thomas Askew. Walter Crider,
Franklin Morris. Babe Talbert,
Smoky Turner. Mary l.. Harris,
Walter Mcmahon. Marion Stewart
Elmer Craig. Frank Morgan, Wal
ter House. Clinton Canady. Bernard
Donald. Leonard Brown, Clarence
and Charles Taylor, Will Taylor
Dor Bryant. Earl Davis. Francis
Cuthrell. Elizabeth Patton. Erest se
tine Fisher. Erman Fisher, Bill
Horner Ernest Johnson. Bobby
Tandy, Russell Nall. Bud Elkins
Bob Johnson, Clarence and Matte
Camp. James Smoot. Harrison
Stewart, Bernard Coker. Sylvester
Stewart. Charles Samples and NAL
com Foster.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
Ace Of Clubs
Plan Breakfast

The Ace OF Clubs met Wednesday
evening with Mrs. Sara Kilgore OF
1891 vinewood. as hostess. During
the social hour games OF bridge
were played. Mrs. Elise Harris win
ming FIRST prize: Mrs. 8. G. Glib
bons. second prize.
The club will give It's FIRST break
fast March 4 At t7ss Milford ave-
nue
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
Modernistics Meet AT
IL Horsemen Club

The Modernistic Ten club held its
third meeting of the year Wednes-
day, Feb. % at the Twelve Horse
mems club. The meeting was open
ed by giving quotations. During
the business plans were discussed
for a party to be given some time
In March.
Lucille Green Is president; Laura
Edmondson, secretary; Owls Hard
wick. reporter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
Sorosis Group Meets
In Gulleys' Home

The Sorority Debs club gave a
Leap Year party Friday night at
GIL f. Hancock. Among those at
tending were: Ruth Crockett, Re-
becca Jenkins. Andrew Johnson,
Larry Banks. George Booth, Theo-
polls Solomon, Morgan Starks. and
Club members Marguerite Munford,
Dorothy Jackson. Norman Robinson
Nellie Martin. Virginia Ruthell,
Ruth Oliver, Louise Thomas.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
Troubadors Give
Skirt Sweater Dance

The Troubadors gave an enjoy
able Skirt and Sweater dance Fri
day, February %, at the home OF
Nina Smith. $3.50 Stanford Among
the invited guests were Robert Fin
ley, Geraldine Gibson. Leonard
Penick. wesley Edwards, Marcus
Gibson, Frances ClauselI, Juanita
Edwards, Horace Pittman. Juanita
Crool. Goldie Gibson. Ulysses Fin
ley. Nina Smith, Jean Shaw, and
many others.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
William Lyon Host
To Gladiators

The Gladiators OF Westside De.
troit met Thursday. February % al
the home OF william Lyon. 1928
Beaver street A tasty repast was
served.
Those present were Gilmore
Wade. president Warren Young
vice president; Calvin Hughes. sec
rotary: Thomas Williams. treasu.
rer: Grover Strong. Arthur Clark
Charles Britton. Kenneth Clark
Bill Lyon, Louis Wade and Wesley
Hill.
Thomas Williams Is club repor.
ter.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
Aristocratic Ten

The Aristocratic Eight Social
club met at the home Of the presl-
dent. Miss Mile Williams on John
r street. Friday evening. Feb. l6
After club formalities delicious
repast was served by the hostess
The next meeting will be Friday
Mar. l.
A party was given Saturday eve
ming. Feb -. Al the home OF Mrs
Weaver. 291a Maple street
Mrs. Anna Commons is club re-
norfer.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
Magnificent Twelve
Elects Officers

The Magnificent Twelve met re-
Gently at the home OF Miss Emma
cottledge at which time the cleo
ton OF officers took place. The fol-
lowing were elected: Mrs. Lula
Campbell. president: Mrs. Ella Is
ton, vice president; Mrs. Mable
Campbell. secretary; Miss Cath
crime Cottledge. financial secretary:
Miss Edna Phair, financial secre-
tary; Miss Emma Cottledge. repor-
ter; and Miss Ruth Ford, social
committee.
Other members are Miss Meohan
Dean. Mrs. Marsella Cottledge. Miss
Velma Campbell. Mrs. Ella Good
mar, and Mrs. Ruth Vorce.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02

=. franklin Settlement was full
la s.srinr spectators when the
= sn.. had very interesting
m's' with Brightmoor. a white
pn' rho score was As 10 80 In
yam :, Tho vikings. Among eager
p'0' v y John Carlyle, Tony
p'' ."r Marie Burnette, Helen
v"'u Ms. Hilton Robinson, Frank
Nl.' John King. Compton Row
Asa' Certie Browning, Helen
' su1' Hazel Quaker. zelma
INV. .lus,,oot Nathaniel Warren. Hol-
N,.vtlns Almeda Leyens. Eliza
~ Williams Earl Redmond. Dor
n, ousrkcr, Harold White and
~ .eres OF others.
me- village "G's' OF the Frank
g settlement sponsored lovely
!, inc village Playhouse Fri
- ne esrd. Everyone enjoyed de-
.,ioas tea. and good lecture.
rr,nces Nofaeet is planning her
and annual Hair style show at
v,rollesier hall with music by
nhr Holiday and his orchestra,
4 .url IL. A few OF the intend
= wodeIs arc Rernice Patterson,
v,rv watkins, Lois Tabor. Edna
,u,,dpette. Lillian wyatt. Erna
rl,rks Catherine Spears, Jean
r,ldrell. Alma Norheet. Lois Redd.
H,,tIe Babridgc. Mildred Johnson,
Mble Johnson. Kathryne Tinsley,
md Yours Truly
ne Phyllis Wheatley's are plan
,rr their Riddles Dance on
lDrIl es. at the Franklin Settle
u,rt. and their tenth anniversary
gni.lormal IN May.
u,CY NETTING YOU HERE!
You walk into the dance with
eslth and the first person you
,,ot on the dance floor Is Milton.
hilton wanted 10 take you TO the
dance himself and the minute he
rls free he cuts in on you and
asks. What's the big idea? You
nld you couldn't come to the dance
viii me- and YOU show up with
Ralph" II you had said. Sorry.
bal cart go' when Milton ask
ID you. You're quite safe. That
rirh' have meant a lot of things
tsi Milton only partially guessed
al L really meant that you had a
tiif With Ralph and you might or
rirhi not turn up at the dance
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
Speedy Eight Club

Miss Elaine Fitzpatrick was host
ess to the Speedy Eight Girls
club Feb. s. Mrs. Lillian Davis was
hostess Feb. 10. Mrs. Alberta Per-
nv was hostess on Feb. %. All
members we're present at each
meeting. After the business ses-
sion. social hour was enjoyed.
The monthly party given Feb. 10
was very successful. Mrs. Elizabeth
Lewis. 27S +. Forest. will be host
ess Feb. %. Miss Alamae Davis,
president.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
NOTICE

James Smith, husband of
Essie Smith, please commun-
icate at once with her sister,
Mary Lou Christmas, 1918
Hendrie street, Apt. IL, De-
troit, Michigan. Telephone
Madison 449S.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02

chest. back and throat with quick
melting Penetro Its fast-working
and powerful as countcr-irritant
because xtra-medicated. Place
Penetro in hot water and inhale va
pors. These measures ease cough
ing. ease local congestion. and pro-
mote comfort and rest which is one
Of Natures best aids in making YOU
forget you ever had even a cold.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02
AS !
H |: Il

When a cold
strikes with
miseries of
m u s c u ! a r
aches around
chest or back.
or with nasal
misery rub
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-03-02

when
colds misery
aches in
chest muscles
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-06-06
Local Boys Are Asked To
Join U. S. Marine Corps

The United States Marine Corps re-
cruiting office at 535 st. Charles
Street, New Orleans, La. is now main
tanning a waiting list of young men
who desire to join their renowned
military organization according to an
announcement made by NJ. T. Will
liams, local postmaster. However, the
turnover is very rapid and applicants
a be assured of a warm welcome
and a fair chance of quick enlistment.
If the Presidents demand for more
planes, anti-aircraft, and other nat
ional defense facilities is approved by
Congress, the demand for the nee
essary increase in personnel will pro-
ably be readily met by the Marine
Corps recruiting stations.
The New orleans office is now
considering the applications of white,
American, young men with the fol-
lowing qualifications, the postmaster
said; age Is to 30, single and without
dependents, of sound health and good
moral character, and between "a and
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1940-06-06
PAGE SIX
Navy Recruiting Increased
In State Of Mississippi

Lieutenant Commander c. L. Wal
ton, U. S. Navy, Officer in charge
of U. s. Navy Recruiting in the states
of Louisiana and Mississippi, has just
been advised that the June Navy en-
listment quotas for the states OF
Louisiana and Mississippi have been
increased to one hundred thirty APP
prentice seamen and eight mess at
~tendants. These increased quotas will
mean that applicants for enlistment
in the U. S. Navy will not be placed
on a waiting list, but will be enlisted
with little or no delay. 1t is an
ticipated that these increased quotas
will continue for some time.
Apprentice seamen enlisted in june
will receive their eight weeks recruit
training at the U. S. Naval Training
station, San Diego, California, end
mess attendants at the u. S. Naval
Training Station, Norfork, Virginia.
In order to facilitate the handling
of the increased enlistment quotas,
steps are being taken to recall to ac-
tive duty, four Fleet Reservists from
the New Orleans territory.
This increase in the u. S. Navy
will mean increased promotions to
personnel, in addition to the many 9TH
er advantages and benefits now Of