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The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-22

u while the convoy vas tak,ns
ehape. Dotttng the horizon. fay
p the 1ore. was the linz q
3t6lUhtess.
n tn centsr Of the sslmi-
circle appeared m ominous-
ehnped battle cruiser. Darling
Light flashes snapped out or
ders 70 the approaching troop
ships. They were already zig
xagging sharply - they turned
ponderously, yet without SEEM
Ing effort, into formation.
Suddenly, the whistle on ''T
3" began : emitting Z series Of
long m short blasts-it was the
Meboat alarm signal!
Tees and Rollins, standing up
near the pitching bow, looked It
one another startled, thu n
latghed outright:
''It's the lifeboat drill they
warned w about" yelled Tees
n he started on the double for
his boat station. Rollins was
right behind him, but some
thing on "A" deck caught his
eye. He slowed to I walk.
There was the nurse - the
same one he had encountered
last night on the deck. The lie,,-
tenants eyebrows knitted into
. frown - he saw her. evidently
making no effort to dash for her
boat station. She was peerin9
intently through q pair Of
powerful binoculars at the bat
tie cruiser from which the light
flashes were coming.
Rollins stopped directly be-
low her and was just about to
yell a reminder that the alarm
was sounding when she lowered
her glasses gave him q plainly
startled look, then wheeled and
disappeared.
Lieutenant Gregory Rollins
was puzzled as he stood at his
station. Why the binoculars?
Why the rapt interest that even
q lifeboat alarm didn't dis
trub?
But, most pulling Of all,
where had he met the girl be-
fore their encounters aboard
ship. It had been somewhere
interesting and on some impor-
tant occasion. But where and
when?
(To BE COntinued)
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-22

units appeared on deck. Thsee
wasn't . man below. The a1r
was crisp and clear and brient
sunshine basked the dramaSao
scene. M
Tees and Rollins clapped CO
another on the back enthusiast
tically. "We're off" yelled tn
lieutenant. II was beginning y
think It would never happen ~
u.s."
Tees smiled. "Oh, I thought
we'd sail all right, but who
would have thought It would
be like this :" He made Z
sweeping gesture. II expected
to slip out in the darkness with
everything very hush-hush. In
stead, the bands are playing,
the boys are yelling and sing
ing their heads off. Just look
over there!" II
"T 8" was In the channel
now. The men could see .
long stretch of shore line
thronged with people. Auto
mobiles dotted the crowds.
Flags, handkerchiefs and hands
were waving. Hundreds Of
horns could be heard through
the din. Overhead. r. c. A. y.
flying boats circled lazily.
Within q short time ''T ."
was In sight of the anti-subma-
rine defense stretched across
the entrance to the harbor. AZ
the liner moved easily through
the "Gate"-an opening in the
cable netting that pulled aside
like a fence gate-a sailor on
the launch patrolling the de..
Tense yelled: Give it to 'em,
boys!"
The wind was beginning to
howl off the endless ocean
wastes. Sharp flecks of snow
bit into Redeemed cheeks and
men dashed away to reappear
with overcoats. Already a gray
drabness was melting out the
Nova Scotian coastline and the
rolling swell was becoming
more pronounced. Half-heart-
ed jokes about seasickness be-
gan to circulate.
Ahead, the panorama was
spell-binding. In a wide semi
circle were British and Cana
dian men-of-war moving slow
The daily monitor. (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1940-1942, 1941-07-22
[! !, ~ CONVOY
(llef e. sss,c: s:s,s. |.

IDENTIFY enough to bring you fell
lows dashins UP fully armed"
Rollins was nettled but he
swallowed his pride. Taking
her by the arm he guided her
to the nearest door, opened 1t
and waved her inside. She
paused under a dull red corri-
dor light and looked at him in
some surprise.
"Now what" she asked cold
ly?
"Now have q cigaret!" Roll
Inns smiled, pushing forward q
package.
She hesitated q split second,
then took one. He snapped his
lighter, taking advantage Of the
raised flame to examine her
features. Yes, she was defin-
itely pretty in a cultured sort
Of way.
She coughed abruptly. "Good
heavens" she exclaimed look
ing at the cigaret, "either the
brand is awful or I'm catching
cold. Good night"
Later, lying in his bunk and
gratefully slipping the Scotch
and water his snoring roommate
had left for him, Rollins was
letting his mind drift through
the happier side of the uncom-
Portable meeting. Suddenly he
sat bolt upright.
It hadn't clicked In his be-
fuddled mind at the moment
but subconsciously 1t had reg
istered-in the flame of his
lighter he had seen what an
uncommonly large tip of cigaret
she had wetted. And that
cough-like q person putting at
her first cigaret!
He stirred uneasily, looked
towards the sleeping Captain
Tees as IL celebrating whether
to wake him and discuss the
matter. He decided not to.
After all. those light flashes
well, maybe she had tried smok-
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CJfApTER III
nD6toQont Rollins heard q
- q surprise. but the
low stopped with arms
&n11ne s1owly. -.
ssPloase d4r,t shoct" came q
Uo1c sannnalGtakably feminine,
NIX htse not to move an
u horrible sensation Of hav-
mr. made Z fool of himself
6y1opt over the officer. AS lie
tooo. rather Shamefacedly, from
III awkward position on the
StaaE5 ne dreaded to see the
eiSl6 ace could It be THE
nnfSe?
Il was.
SORRY to brighten you. Sis
ter" be apologized, "but it's
very late and ="
That's all right" she replied
CURLY. II realize fully that it
= after hours, but l just couldn't
sleep and thought a few breaths
of freshs air would help. You
may report me and 80"
Rollins felt his face redden-
ing.
"Oh now, just a minute :"
He made . feeble attempt at
allowing his good-natured side.
TIN not trying to get any
charming person such as your
ell reported. was merely
trying to track down somebody
flashing q light up here :"
The nurse seemed to freeze.
"Oh that" she gave q short
forced laugh. II guess 1t was
!. / tried stealing a puff OF q
cigaret, but even that Is evil
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-10
WV. G. A. Camp
Opens 18th Season

CAMP NORCOM. Detroit Y.
w. c. A. camp sponsored by the
Lucy Thurman Branch, opens its
fourteenth season this weekend
July 12-l3). with Mrs. Vantella
Lane in charge.
The camp is open TO Negro
girls from 10 to Is years with
special week-ends for older girls.
A complete program of sports
and camp activities will be Of
fered under the direction OF
skilled counsellors. with free
instruction In tennis, swimming.
volley ball. crafts and nature
lore.
The camp is situated on Lake
Eordham. near Dexter. Mich.
The councillors are: Villa
Cunningham, Margaret Mat
thews, Christine Tandy and
Truth B. Hayes.
Eugene Robinson is camp
man. ErTna Keyes will assist in
the camp office and Ruby Watts
and Mossetta Bolden, food serv-
ice.
Reservations for vacations at
Camp Norcom may be made now
at Lucy Branch Y. w. G. "A. on
East Elizabeth street.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-10
New Wrinkle
In Summer
!Coiffures
BY DONNA GRACE

THERE is a new hair style
that will be a great boon to
those who spend the weekend
ut the beach. II the festive eve
ming finds you with uncurled,
disheveled locks. you can not
only cover them up but look as
II you just stepped out of a
smart salon. Here il is:
A coronet braid. II may be
the full braid as you have seen
frequently and coiled around the
head with its neat smartness, or
II may be a part of your en-
semble.
For this. only two, instead of
the three, strands are used with
the third strand a ribbon or soft
silk. 1t may be in the color
that best accents your costume
or a powder blue to match your
eyes.
Blondes could look like golden
fairies with a strand of gold
cloth or ribbon woven in with
the two blond strands.
Silver hair could be further
accented with silver ribbon or a
contrast in fuchsia, blue. rose
or any attractive tone.
This style may be worn In
formally. too, during the after
noon. When this is done, keep
the ribbon matching or at least
blended with the color OF the
hair.
Yes, the braids are pinned on.
Few women have long hair and
the separate braids are always
lovely and easy 10 manage.
Keep the center high over the
krfehead and the sides flat
hinst the head.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-10
Individual Buffet Trays
Ideal Hostess Gift
BY PRUDENCE PENNY

A WEEKEND gift for the
hostess is a problem for many
at this season. You want 10 find
something practical. yet a bit
clever or unusual something
she would like 20 have. but just
would not 60 out and buy her
self.
We've had considerable Of
such shopping TO do recently
and here are suggestions
we've gathered.
indeed are individual
buffet and canape trays in a
lightweight wood material.
The tiny snack trays come
with movable rectangular
glass dish This is just right for
accommodating olives. pickles or
even jams and jellleS
For instance, set 10 in the
middle Of the tray and place
beverage glass on one side and
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-10

a topping Of slightly sweetened
whipped cream. crushed sweet
ened fruit or dessert sauce.
Sour Cream Cakes
y cups cake flour
q teaspoon soda
y teaspoon salt
1,egg
| cup thick sour cream
i cup brown sugar
teaspoon vanilla extract
Slit flour, measure, Sift with
soda and salt. Beat egg until
thick and lemon colored. Add
cream and beat together. Add
brown sugar gradually. beating
well.
Add dry ingredients, stirring
until batter is smooth. Add
vanilla and turn into creased
and Toured muffin tins. Bake
in hot oven (400 degrees) for
Is minutes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-10
FAMILY TREAT -. FLUFFY CUP CAKES

THERE ARE dozens Of &C.
casions when cup cakes will be
a first choice of the homemaker
particularly when her family is
small. While using up layer
or loaf cake may be a problem.
the same amount Of cake baked
in individual servings will dis
appear like magic.
"a The secret lies in using
fnple one or two-egg cake
s0atter, baking the cake in cup
cake pans, then varying the
frostings or toppings. An I'M
cooked fondant frosting made
with confectioners' sugar may
be divided In several parts and
favored with chocolate, finely
chopped raisins, orange, cocoa
nut, lemon, maple or well drained
fruit.
Some Of the little cakes may
be left unfrosted and served with
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-10

sandwich on the other. Yes,
there's plenty of room for all
three. Four lap trays and four
glass dishes come complete
for 81.
Cor Trays
The buffet trays are large
enough 10 hold a small plate,
cup and silver; a set of four is
S1.29 Both sizes of trays are
monogrammed free Of charge.
To match these is a folding
tray with handle. II II, priced
at 81.
If your friends travel a great
deal by auto. they might like
colorful metal trays to be fitted
onto the side Of the car al lunch
time.
The roadside refreshment idea
is carried out here only
these trays may be adjusted for
use inside the car. Why not
give a set Of two or four?
They're particularly desirable
where there are children. Each
is priced at SO cents.
Fruit Plates
Perhaps your hostess enjoys
unusual pieces Of china. Take
her one or more fruit plates D..
one will serve as an occasional
piece for the table. while 4. 6
or 8 will accommodate individual
service.
We've just seen some lovely
ones :. reproductions of early
American milk glass set off with
a variety Of colorful fruit pat
terms. They're SIPS each.
For milady who is handy with
the needle, get a clever little
sewing kit. They're 81 each and
set up in a wooden rack with
thimble on one side and scissors
on the other. In six individual
small boxes, all labeled and de-
signed 10 resemble books. are
hooks and eyes. snaps. needles,
thread, darning thread and such.
Wedding Gift
But il it's a wedding present
that's worrying you. here's a
suggestion. Get a case fitted with
small electrical equipment. One
has taken our eye that's filled
with electric coffee maker.
toaster and iron. When the
equipment is removed you have
a large. fine-looking bag
about the size OF the average
wardrobe case. The price is
S29 95.
The small table-Size electric
cookers also make dandy we'd
ding presents. A small roast
and potatoes, a one-dish meal
combination and many other
foods may be prepared in the
cooker. They're priced at $685..
With a. steamer. which is
simply a pan with tiny holes
around the edge that fits over
the top Of the cooker, it's S1.75
additional. The steamer. of
course. allows vegetables TO
cook at the same time the meat
does.
II you wish TO know where
any Of these articles may be
purchased, call Prudence Penny,
Detroit Times, Cherry $500.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-10
Contrasting Cordine

Most pillow covers look best
when the edges are finished with
cording. The cording. to be effec-
tive. should be a contrast TO the
cover.
The cording. like the Upper,
is easily stitched in place with
the aid of proper attachments
on the machine. II is such
touches as cording, piping or
edging that give a professional,
expensive air.
If a patterned fabric is used,
pick up the dominant color of
the design with the aid of
matching cording, or use the
green of leaves or stems. Use
patterned cushion coverS-for
pillows used on chairs or sofas
covered with solid colors, and
plain covers on floral stripes or
any other patterned background.
II you have some bed pillows
that are past their prime. cover
them with Summer covers and
put them TO use about the
house. They'll be grand for
lounging purposes. Before cover
ing. buy some extra filling and
plump up the pillows.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-10
Pillows Make
Summer Nook

By ELEANOR ROSS

WHETHER YOUR outdoor
living room this Summer is a
shady veranda, a sunny roof or
just a room with wide open
windows, it will look more hos
pitable and CHEEKY if you re-
furnish it with colorful lounging
pillows.
II you hesitate to use some
cushions during the Summer be-
cause of their fine or elaborate
covers, just give them a Summer
dress. using practical but mex
pensive fabrics.
Terry cloth, denim ticking or
waterproofed cotton m all sorts
of grand colorings ana combina-
tons make excellent covers.
Make Your Own
or course If your hobby is
sewing, then the covering Of
cushions or even beach mats is
simple. for with the attachments
on a sewing machine. even the
professional finishes such as
cording or fringe may be ac-
eomplished in short order.
If you are a beginner, you'll
most likely find a sewing center
in or near your neighborhood
where instruction may be OBJ
tanned. Many stores too have
inaugurated sewing classes for
home adornments.
Give a thought to the size and
shape of pillows designed for
Summer use. For instance, hard
square or round pillows are
handy to toss on the floor as
seats when the chair capacity
gives out.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-10
Floor Cushions

Nearly all youngsters are par
ticularly fond of floor cushions.
Triangular pillows are comfort
able and just the thing for the
inveterate reader or knitter.
They are nice too for maps on
the divan, as are those new
cushions that are narrow
through the middle.
Whatever the shape the cover
should be made so that it is
removable and quickly tipped off
and on for laundering purposes.
Summer covers should be fire.
Quently Numbered.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-10

II you wish TO know where
any Of these articles may be
purchased, call Prudence Penny,
Detroit Times, Cherry $500.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-16
REYNOLDS Qualities

~ OVERNOR VAN WAGONERS appointment OF Max
II Reynolds of Marquette to the Crippled Children
Commission brings into the states service man OF
unique qualifications.
retired engineer and manufacturer, Reynolds is
well known in the Northern Peninsula but it was not until
last nfane paralysis epidemic that his hgnt snone
throughout the state.
His region was sorely in need of an Iron lung with
which combat the ravages of the dread disease and
none was Immediately available Reynolds provided one
fashioned by himself from ve-gallon gasoline can, an
inner tube and the motor from vacuum cleaner With
similar materials he constructed three more OF the fe
saving devices and they all worked satisfactorily for the
duration of the crisis
Reynolds combines with his mechanical skill and
resourcefulness an abiding interest in the physically
handicapped He has served hospital boards and on
his own initiative has brought to Marquette the most
modern developments in rehabilitation and occupatonal
therapy.
The people of Michigan particularly the states Grip
pied and afflicted children, fortunate IN securing his
services
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-16
The True Facts
About an AEF

n ENERAL SIR CLAUDE AUCHlNLECk, new British
III commander in the Middle East very frankly admits
that the final defeat of Hitler probably be accom-
plished only with an American Expedtionary Force
comparable with that abroad IN the first World war
General Auchinleck is of the most highly placed
Of all British military commanders
II is therefore to be presumed ne is one OF the most
able and best informed commanders
Certainly he is the most truthful IN presenting the
realities of the situation TO the American people
Il see much need for American man power in this
war n the last" he declared in his fortnight state
ment to International News Service.
THE Germans must be beaten their own soil
IL this the way il is to turn out certainly are going
to need American man power
THIS NAV be at odds with what Prime Minister
/ Churchill has said American presidential secre-
tary Stephen Early but by no possible stretch
of the Imagination is it at odds with what Mr. Churchill
knows to be fact.
Th, is practically the first time the people of the
United States have officially told the truth about
the ineyitabity of sending American Expedtionary
Force abroad the United States becomes involved in the
present
Not only the British authorities have deceived us in
this respect.
Our American authorities have been equally deceit
full always allowing us to THINK participate in
the war without troops and many occasions specifically
promising and pledgng that impossible condition OF our
involvement
Now at least the American people go into the
war if they do with their open and with tul
understanding of the cost and consequences
TT HAS always been delusion unsupported by past
experience or present fact future probability that
the United States could expect to engage IN war with
utter detachment from the shooting phases OF the conflict
Nevertheless considerable part of our people have
abored under that deluson and have been encouraged
to do so by responsible authorities both at home and IN
England who least should and undoubtedly do know
better
1t is only necessary to consider the purely factual
conditions of modern warfare to dispel the deuson
AS General Auchnleck says, the complete defeat OF
Hitler if it is be accomplished at ALL must be done on
his home grounds-which means by offensive action
Germany is listed in the World Almanac as having
total armed forces of five million men.
The British Empire is listed by the same authority
as having somewhat less than two and half millions
These figures of today should probably be revised
upwards but the proportions would very likely remain
the same.
Where is the difference coming from for Britain to
conduct successful offensive action against Germany on
the continent?
Where else but from the United States?
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-16
S0TO GOVERN is TO fore
see.

see.
Because he foresecs, the Presi-
dent has sent the navy TO Iceland
with the full consent of the Ice
landic government.
The oceanic position of the
United States constitutes our best
defense, allows us TO depend on
sea and air power and has his
torically protected our domestic
freedom by sparing us militarism.
But the oceans protect us only
lie we observe the rule of oceanic
defense. which is to protect the
ocean itself at its entrance. In
landers, who think in terms OF
land, want US to protect ourselves
in our harbors and on our beaches.
An oceanic power that ever let
the enemy get TO the harborS and
beaches has lost its foresight.
Iceland is exactly as important
to, us as the Philippines and
| Hawaii, and for the same reasons.
The outposts in the Atlantic do
mot need TO be in our hands or
under our protection, but they do
need to be in the hands of friendly
nations able TO defend them. and
with no aggressive intentions to-
ward the United States.
Those outposts arc Iceland.
IDakar, the Cape Verdes, the
Azores. and. above all, the British
Isles themselves.
MO AMOUNT of arguing for and
~ against war will change the
defense position Of America.
What Franklin Roosevelt is do
ing, any American president with
Intimate knowledge of naval de-
lfense would do, and Secretary
knox is only following the tradi-
tional policy of the American
Navy.
The growth and development of
air power but makes the tradition
more compelling. Naval bases are
now air bases as well. No nations
with avowed intentions TO over
turn the power situation of the
world by force must be in a posi-
ton to threaten us more cifcc-
lively than we can threaten them
Any government that would
permit that TO happen would de-
serve Impeachment.
This government will not allow
il. and deserves confidence and ap
lplauSe.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-16
Radio JingIes
And Tune Stir
Old Memories
BY DAMON RUNYON

HERE lately every time we
IL turn on our radio we seem
to hear little human voices vo-
CALLING the merit of some COM
mercial enterprise or product
The words tax the intelligence
no more than. say, a Mother
Goose rhyme. The music, while
possibly nothing TO engage tho
rapt attention of a Stokowski
or an Oscar Levant, is lifting
and easily remembered. which
may be because il is not intre-
quently borrowed from old IA
miliar melodies.
If we were not aware that you
cannot get anything on the air
SurreptitiouSly, we might think
that the songs were sneaked IN
on the radio fellows. they APP
pear so suddenly and with such
little reason.
WE ARE told that these jim
w giles are increasing IN popu-
larity among radio advertisers
by leaps and bounds.
It is a throwback 10 a news
paper and magazine advertising
day when verse--without music,
of course-was literally en-
ployed to attract public atten-
ton.
Many of our readers will
probably remember the rhymes
that once made a certain cereal
a byword.
An enormous a m cunt Of
money must have been spent in
distributing the rhymes by the
company producing the cereal.
You saw them everywhere,
illustrated by cute little pic
lures.
Then the parodists got busy
on the formula OF the rhymes.
which was quite simple, and
made the product a humorous
theme.
Some Of the parodieS could
scarcely be published in q public
print without drawing the dis
approval of The moral ccnSorS.
THE advertising Jingle can be
Il traced back great many
years.
1t existed in England before
the United States came into
being.
Maybe it goes back 10 the
ancients. Even in the singing
form II is not new.
An old-time story of advertiS-
ing enterprise would have us
believe that a publicity man
once made a contribution of
some fine hyTnnbookS TO a church
congregation in England, but
cleverly pasted in a few lines
of his own AT appropriate spots,
50 when The dcvout aSSemblage
stood up 10 sing from the books
il was somewhat startled TO
find itself singing:
Hank, the herald angels sing
BcCchdm ptts are Just me
thing.
Pence on earth in accents mild,
THO for man and one for child.
NOR a time we lay awake
Il nights thinking up new and
unusual and peculiar -fefHs-ef
torture to be applied to the
authors and singers of the
radio iingles, as we'll as the in
Stigators. but now we arc
commencing 10 enjoy them.
Besides. we appreciate that
they afford a new employment
for otir poets who have not
been doing any too well lately
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-16
Connolly Answers

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