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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-12-04
ACCIDENT

Accident Zion Lutheran - Sunday
school, $3.50 a. M; German service,
1920 a. M; English service, 1870 p m,
Accident st. Paul's-Service, 1920
a. M; Church school, $50 a. M
Cove St. John's-Church school,
10:45 a. M; service, $3.50 a. m.
Personals
MIR. and Mrs. E. H. Ault and son,
Allen, visited Nh. and Mrs. Austin
Broadwater, in Salisbury, Pa, Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Shoemaker
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Jas
per Grove, of Guard Nd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Craig, of
Cumberland were Sunday dinner
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. Scro-
gum.
Mr.. George Keller, of Wadsworth,
Ohio, and Glenn L. Keller, of Balti-
more, spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Luther Keller.
Mr. and Mrs. John Broadwater and
son, Porter, and Miss Betty DeMott,
of Harmony, Mimi, were recent
visitors at the homes of Mr. Broad
waters cousins, Mrs. w. A. Speicher,
and Mrs. E. H. Ault.
Mr. W. j. Bethel and Miss Hazel
Bennett, and Beatrice Clark, of
Cumberland visited Mr.. and Mrs
Luther Keller, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Harley Spoerlein, of
pittsburgh, Pa, spent several days
last week visiting Mr., and Mrs. F. E
Spoerlein and other relatives.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Zehner, son
John. and Mr.. Frank Zehner were
Sunday guests at the home of Mrs
w. A. Speicher.
Mr. and Mrs F. E. Spoerlein had as
their guests Thursday, the following
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Spoerlein, Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest Spoerlein, Philip
/ Wakeman, and Mr.. and Mrs. Ellwood
Schlossnagle and family, all of Gort-
ner; Mr. John Spoerlein, Mr.. and Mrs
Paul Dewitt and family, Of Oakland
and Mr. and Mrs. Harley Spoerlein
of Dillsburgh, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Colt Speicher anc
son, Bobby, spent the weekend will
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs
H. M. Speicher.
Mr.. and Mrs Marvin Calls ant
daughter, Clara Jane, were Sunday
dinner guests at the home of Mr.. anC
Mrs. Ross Speicher.
Mrs. Albert Smith was visiting
Miss Dora Schlossnagle on Sunday
night
Mrs. w. A. Speichcr and daughter
Kathryn, attended shower for Mrs
Jack Prince at the home of L. w
Williams, of State Line, Wednesday
evening.
Mr. and Mrs. William Bickford anC
daughter Regina, Baltimore, arr
visiting Mrs. Bickford's parents, Mr.
and Mrs. George Margroff
Mr. Carl Duncan and Mrs. Franl
LaMott, of Baltimore. piloted theii
plane to the Accident community ant
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-12-04

spent several days at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Margraff.
Mrs, Howard Claim, Mrs. Wilmer
Margraff and Miss Regina Bickford
were business callers in Somerset,
Pa, Monday.
Mrs. Nell F'oss, Arlington, Va, is
spending two weeks with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sebold. Mrs.
Foss, Mr.. and Mrs. Sebold and their
daughter Helen, and Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Sebold were guests on Sunday Of
Mr.. and Mrs. William Sebold at Deer
Park.
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VINDEX

Mrs. Jack Pencil was hostess at a
party Sunday afternoon honoring
her son Ronnie's fourth birthday
anniversary. Those present were Dor
othy Edwards, Loretta Cesnick, Alice
Dawson Fidelis Cesnick, Frank Da-
mon, Billy Pennell, Frank Pencil,
Ellen Johnston, Ray Sweitzer, Wayne
Ann Steyer, Bette Sweitzer Danny
Johnston, Harold Johnston, Shirley
Johnston, Irene Steyer, John Stcyei,
Jerry Dewitt, Junior Pennell, Juanita
Pennell, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Stcyer,
Mrs. Robert Sweitzer, Mr., and Mrs.
Jack Pennell and the honor guest.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-12-04

In arguing for the arming of Amer
lean merchant ships, Senator Chandler
of Kentucky, told the Senate a story
about a Kentucky mountaineer:
'He likes guns down there in the
mountains. He likes to have them
around. He won't steal and he won't
lie and he won't abuse his neighbors.
but if you mistreat him, he'll kill you
There was one who went into the
little hardware store and asked 10
see a rifle The storekeeper showed
him one that cost $29.95. The noun
taineer held it to his shoulder, stroked
it and finally said:
That's an awful lot of money, but
I'll take her. I'll take her cause if
need her and don't have her, I'll never
need her again "
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-12-04

Both CLIO and AFL oppose any
laws designed to curb the power of
unions.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-12-04

3, More than $50 different firms
supply parts in a steady, scheduled
stream for radio transmitting and
receiving equipment for the armed
forces.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-12-04

q, Thus dozens Of cities and small
towns throughout America are
becoming partners with G.E. in
helping speed the national defense
program.
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companies, all America helping General
Electric defense work by supplying that Gil would
ma itself n
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-28
Considerable Treatment
Recommended For Men

When he related his experiences
in personnel work Sunday evening
at the meeting of tn Wesleyan
Guild at the Methodist Church, DIN
c. Eckley, personnel director of
Central Speciality Company, said
that one must treat workmen with
consideration in order to obtain the
best cooperation.
Following the supper and fellow.
ship hour, William Wiltse. Saginaw.
led group singing. Miss Betty Hack
EFT, Brooklyn, accompanied at the
plano.
Miss Kathleen Kissane, Ypsilanti,
led the worship service. She was
assisted by Delmar Crisp, Fayette,
o.
At the cabinet meeting plans
were completed for the remainder
of the year.
Friday evening the Guild will
meet at Recreation Park at $40,
at which time baseball will be
played. At 500 a wiener roast and
steak fry will be- held. Miss Muriel
McKercher, director OF the Guild,
has announced that coffee will be
furnished for everyone, but all meat
and other foods are to be brought
by each individual.
a 6 a. m hike will he taken by
members Saturday morning.
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At Musical Hour
EvELE$\!EEDD!EE;fES
Y NrRAt PRExa o1ArnI - NME
RELEASED sY CENTRAL rREss AssooAros

she said. Being immortalized by
the author, Mr.. William Randall
Latham"
$50 Joel told your" said Bill.
Eyes, I told her." said Joel.
She's even read one of your
books"
zone of them" said Eve. "All
of themm
Say, that's darned swell OF
you"
mot at all. Reading your books
up here in the wilds sort of keeps
me in touch with the sophisticated
outside world" Eve got up, holding
to the table. They keep me in
training, so to speak. Show me
how to talk and walk in a drawing
ROOM"
Are you" said Bill, Kidding
my books, by any chance
Good heavens, NO! l like them,
really do"
Just another part Of your dear
public" said Joel.
IF one Of you gentlemen will
hand me my SHOE" Eve said, III
be on my way"
What's the matter?" Bill asked
solicltously. Are you hurt?"
Its my ankle" said Eve. Just
like in a book"
Let me help you!" Quick as a
flash Bill was at the girls side.
Here, hold on to my arm"
Eve did so, while Joel got her
slipper.
DO you want to put 1t on?" he
asked.
I'm afraid can't put It on"
Eve answered. MY foot Is swol-
len."
Look here" said Bill, "you
can't be walking with foot like
that I'll carry you. But, wait
a minute, where is 1t you want to
go?"
Home. Down to Hickory Gap"
you mean you're going to try to
drive your carr"
"Of course. I've got to get home.
I should have been there long ago"
Then I'll take you" Bill said.
"Joers car is right outside. I'll
have you home in no time"
But, Bill" Joel began, Eve
wants to get her own car going
"Nonsense!" said Bill. Forget
your car, Eve-I can call you that,
can't II"
"of course. Your cousin is do
Ing it."
Leave your car right there in
the garden" Bill went on. I'll take
you home and come back for YOU
tomorrow. Meanwhile Joel and I'll
get your car out OF the collards.
and have 1t all shined up for you"
"Will your" Eve said relieved.
That would be grand OF YOU
but"
mo butts" Bill interrupted. ITS
all settled. Come on, put your arm
around my neck"
Ito Be Continuedl
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-28
Large Crowd Attracted
to Kappa Phi Alpha Dance

The Kappa Phi Alpha semi-for-
NAL party in the ballroom OF
Charles McKenny Hall Saturday
evening attracted one of the largest
crowds to attend a fraternity dance
his year.
Novel decorations used the fra
ternity's SYMBOL skeleton head,
which was contrasted against a
dark backdrop.
Favors were miniature skeleton
heads upon which were top hats.
Each was fastened to the chain OF
a program.
Dancers went to the cafeteria for
refreshments.
DR.. and Mrs. Howard Blacken-
burg were chaperones.
Guests included: Dean and Mrs.
E. R. Isbell, DR.. and Mrs J. Henry
Owens, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Brownrigg, and DR.. and Mrs. Gerald
d. Sanders. DR.. Sanders is the
patron of Kappa Phi Alpha.
Patrick Heffernan, Dearborn,
was general chairman OF the party.
He was assisted by the following
committees: floor, William Sim
mons, Belleville, and Roy Renton,
Ypsilanti; decorations and pro-
gram, Stanley Richardson, Mon
roe, and Joe Puvogel. Royal Oak.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-28
CHAPTER FIFTEEN


HOW EXCITING" said Eve,
when Joel told her his cousin was
an author. Il wonder If I've ever
Tread any Of his stuff"
Perhaps"
well, for goodness sake, why so
-reticent? What's his name?"
D. William Randall Latham"
"Ohl Not REALLY
"Yes, really" said Joel, some
what annoyed.
Then l have read his work."
Eve said. Il adored that book Of
his called ITO Reno and Back"
you did? Bill nearly always
works in a divorce"
Eyes, noticed that. I've often
wondered IL he'd had one himself"
mo, divorce Is one thing Bill
hasn't experienced. After all, a
writer doesn't have to commit
murder to write about one"
"Of course not! Then he's happi-
ly married."
~ az . oNAAA a Dd(lANAOls
How interestingly bachelor
writing so perfectly about mar
rage"
I'D say Bill writes imperfectly
about MARRIAGE mean none OF
his marriages turn out perfectly"
Joel wanted to stop talking about
Bill. He wanted the girl to forget
Bill existed, and finish her lunch.
He liked having her around, but he
also wanted her to go. He wanted
to see her a few times before Bill
met her-to sort OF establish his
own personality, If he had one, be-
fore Bill started in turning on his
charm. Have some more eggs,
Eve"
mo, thanks" Eve looked at her
watch. Good heavens, look at the
time. I've got to be getting home.
Mother will wonder what on
earth's the matter"
You can't drive with that ankle
OF yours" said Joel. "You won't be
able to use it on the foot brake or
the gas"
Il think I ,an manage" said
Eve. But l will have to ask YOU
to help me get the car out Of the
collards. You can back 1t out for
me, and I'll manage the rest"
"All right" said Joel, "Tll get
the car out Of the collards for Won
But I still think you oughtn't to
drive. How about me driving you
homer"
That's awfully kind OF you,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-28
Conference Conducted Here by
, Y. w. C.. A. Members at College

Michigan State Normal College
chapter OF the Young Women's
Christian Association played host
to over fifty-five girls from seven
colleges throughout the state over
the week end, when the Leader
ship Training Conference convened
at Starkweather Hall. Over seven
ty-five girls, including those from
here, participated in conferences
and discussion groups. Colleges
represented were: Central State
Teachers College, Western State
Teachers College, Hillsdale College,
Michigan State College, Highland
Park Junior College, Wayne Uni
Eersity. Hope College, and Mich
lgan Normal.
At the opening OF the conference
Miss Mildred Green, industrial ex-
ecutive secretary in Detroit for the
Y.W.C.A. gave an address entitled
international, National and Re-
gional Organization OF the Y. w. c..
A Following her talk, girls from
Michigan State College presented a
humorous skit, Elsie the Cow at
the Geneva Regional Conference. "
Saturdays program was featured
by a lecture by DR.. Frederick Nc
Kay, head of the Michigan State
Normal College speech department,
in which he gave advice on How to
Lead Group Discussions" After his
talk, there we're demonstration dis
cussions by all the representatives.
Miss Grace Thompson, student
secretary of the Detroit Area spoke
on Formulating Detectives and
Building Programs to Fit Those OBJ
jectives."
Her talk was followed by dem
onstration given by the Michigan
State Y. w. c. A. Cabinet.
Later in the afternoon the girls
separated to attend technique
groups. These groups and their stu
dent leaders were: membership.
Miss Ruth Mills, Western State
Teachers College; publicity, Miss
Edith Crowl, Michigan State Nor
NAL College, together with Miss
Thompson, who acted as resource
helper; finance. Miss Betty Moore,
Highland Park Junior College; So
cial. Miss Bettymay Outley, Mich
igan State Normal College; wor-
ship, Miss Emma Safer, executive
secretary at Michigan State Col.
lege; world fellowship, Miss Anne
DeYoung, Hope College; social
service. Miss Marjorie FieIdner
Michigan State College; public af-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-28
Bertha GoodiSon Girls
HoStesSeS at Sunday Tea

Women students of Bertha Good
ison Residence Hall were hostesses
at a beautiful formal tea Sunday
evening from 1880 to $3.50 p. m. in
the lounge of the hall. The tea was
a Faculty-at-Home, affording the
girls an opportunity to meet the
faculty of Michigan State Normal
College outside of the classroom.
Flowers and plants decorated the
lounge. The table, which was placed
by the fireplace, was 'centered by
a lovely bouquet of spring flowers,
All spring colors were emphasized.
House officers poured. They
were: Miss Arlyne Phillips, De-
troit, president; Miss Nora Alfs,
Bloomfield Hills, vice president;
and Miss Ella-Mae Crandall, How
ell, secretary-treasure
Miss Marion Sibley, Pontiac, was
general chairman of the tea. Miss
Dorothy Rahm, Iron Mountain, act
ed as co-chairman.
Committees assisting Miss Sibley
and Miss Rahm included: publicity.
Miss Karen Ainslie, Monroe, and
Miss Henriette Gordon, Petoskey;
invitations, Miss Angela Butcher.
Dearborn; refreshments, Miss
Mary Chappell Ironwood; flowers,
Miss Helen Duggan. Pontiac; plants
Miss Patricia Carpenter, Roches-
ter; hospitality, Miss Rhea Ander.
son, East Detroit; chairs. Miss
Gladys Duncan, Crosse Pointe;
lounge, Miss Grace Anderson. De
troit; music, Miss Eleanor Bauer.
Sebewaing; table arrangement
Miss Deloris Turner Morley; lin ', -
Miss Virginia Blair, Dearborn;
"out," Miss Marguerite Campbell,
Royal Oak; kitchen, Miss Eyangel-
inc Pitsch, Grand Rapids.
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Miss Turner Presents
Beautiful Piano Recital

Miss Marie Turner. Ypsilsnti.
sophomore at Michigan State Nor.
NAL College, presented a beautiful
piano recital Sunday afternoon in
Pease Auditorium.
Miss Turner's selections includ-
ed: The Little Windmills" and
The Bells" Couperin: Sonata Opus
Is, Beethoven: "Nocturne." opus
IS number ] and "Valse," opus g.
number 3. Chopin; "Rondo Capric-
cioso." Mendelssohn: "The En-.
quilted Cathedral" Debussy; and
Ritual Fire Dance de Falla.
The recital was the first OF
series to be presented this spring.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-28
News From The Normal Campus
Activities of General Interest Concerning
Faculty Members And Students
Demand For Teachers of
Latin Found Increasing

DR.. ]. Henry Owens. head OF the
language department OF Michigan
State Normal College. aid that
there is a larger demand now for
teachers OF Latin than for teachers
OF other subjects, when he spoke
before Latin Club members at their
annual banquet Saturday evening in
Charles McKenny Hall.
Because of the larger demand,
DR.. Owens said. more students
should be turning to the study of
Latin. He explained that on the
whole Latin has been the dominant
language studied in high school. but
has played a minimum role in the
college.
DR.. Owens stated that Latin
teachers are probably better pre-
pared than any other teachers pre-
pairing for general subjects.
Toastmistress for the evening
was Miss Lillian Clack an alumnus
of the Normal College,
Donald Riddering, Melvindale, In
behalf of the present students here.
toasted the alumni who had re-
turned.
Miss Catherine Woodward gave
the response.
Miss Clara ]. Allison. formerly OF
the college Latin department, gave
greetings.
Wallace II. Magoon. OF the Latin
department, presented to Miss Mar
garet Newman, Windsor. Carf.. a
medal In acknowledgment OF her
proficiency in Latin.
Miss Newman played a piano
solo, Beethoven's Moonlight Soma
ia"
Guests included Miss Alice Ros-
coe. of Lincoln School faculty, and
Miss Thelma Hunt, OF Roosevelt
School faculty.
Miss Laura Nichols, Howell,
president OF the Latin Club, was
general chairman of the banquet.
She was assisted by the following
committees: dinner, Miss Jean
Fountaine, Detroit; program. Miss
Lenora Haab, Ann Arbor; publicity,
Mr.. Riddering; and table, Miss
Betty Hutchinson, Dearborn.
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fairs, Miss Phyllis Johnson. Cen
trail State Teachers College, to-
gether with DR.. Elizabeth Warren.
OF the Michigan State Normal Col
lege faculty, who acted as resource
helper; presidents, Miss Grace
Nahstoll, Michigan State College,
together with Miss Grace Aitchison,
OF the Michigan State Normal Col
lege faculty, who is the local Y. w.
e. A. advisor: advisors, DR.. Crath-
ern, president of Michigan advisors.
A Michigan Area meeting was
conducted by Miss Nahstoll, who is
chairman of the Michigan Area OF
the student Y.W.C.A.
A picnic supper was provided
Saturday evening.
The conference closed with a con-
secration service.
The visitors we're housed in, the
women's dormitories.
Miss Lenora Haab, Ann Arbor,
member of the local chapter, was
chairman of the conference.
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JOEL" Eve said. But how will you
get back?"
Say, that is a problem" said
Joel. But all of a sudden he wanted
very much to drive Eve home.
Maybe he could hire car in Hick-
DRY Gap. I'm willing to risk it," he
said. Finding a way to get back"
you could leave a note for your
cousin" Eve suggested. telling
him where you are, and asking him
to drive down and get you"
Eyes. l could do that" said Joel,
but"
May come In ?" said a voice In
the doorway.
Joel and Eve were startled. They
tglanced toward the front door OF
the cabin. William Randall Latham
was standing there upon the
threshold, smiling at them.
"You are in, 1t seems to me-" Joel
said ungraciously.
Bill crossed the room.
II got away for a few hours" he
said, looking at Eve. land look
what happens! My slow-poke Of a
cousin finds himself a beautiful
mountain maid, and"
BILL" said Joel, this Is Miss
Allgood. Miss Allgood, my cousin,
Mr.. Latham"
"Hello!" said Eve-and she had
that look that all the girls got
when they discovered Bill.
Hello. yourself!" said Bill. ~
was wondering how that car got
in among Joel's collards. It's yours,
l take it."
1T is" said Eve. "Joers been
wonderful, too, about my messing
up his vegetables In such a shock
ing manner"
so you call him Joel! Well,
WE'LL"
"Of course she does" said Joel.
"And l call her Eve. After all, we're
neighbors, more or less"
Bill threw back his head and
laughed.
And you tried to scare me of by
telling me this was an Eden with
out an Eve!" he said. Joel, you sly
old fox, you!"
It seemed to Joel that he sensed
something Of a patronizing tone in
Bills voice, and for a moment he
thoroughly resented It.
Now that you're here" he said,
you might give Eve her llpstick."
Yes" said Eve. 'if you don't
mind. Llpstlcks are hard to get
hold of up here"
so you're the lipstlck loser"
said Bill. He took 1t from his pock-
ct I'D like to use the finding OF
this little trinket in a story. hope
you have no objections"
None whatever" said Eve.
why should l have?"
Bill smiled at her as only Bill
could smile at a lovely girl, and
said: Il might even want to use
you in the story"
Eve laughed. How marvelous!"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-28
TWO STABBED

Detroit, Apr 2s-INS-Chief As.
sistant Prosecutor Julian c. McIn.
tosh today launched an investigl.
ton into the stabbing Of two men
in the pressed steel building of
the Ford Motor Company Rouge
plant. The wounded men, both in
serious condition. we're Dallas
Young. %. negro, held as a police
prisoner, and Thomas l.. Epson. So.
an organizer for the UAW.CIO.
Capt. Don Leonard. OF the state
police, said the Standings were the
result Of an argument over union
affairs.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-28

Andrew Jackson Houston, above.
son. of General Sam Houston, hero
of Texas fight for independence,
has been appointed by Gov. w.
Lee O'Daniel of Texas to fill tenn
porarily the senate Vacancy Gre
ated by the death of Morris Shep-
pard. ODaniel announced the APP
pointment in a speech on San
Jacinto DAY, anniversary of the
decisive defeat of a Mcxiran force
by a Texas army under General
Houston 105 years ago.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-28
SYNOPSIS

BILL LATHAM. young novelist, after
having been Tilted a few seconds be-
and
JOEL RANDALL. his older cousin, 10
TO an old North Carolina mountain
cabin. once owned by Joels late
uncle. for a vacation.
EVE ALLGOOD, a young and pretty
school teacher, meets Joel through an
accident to her car.
YESTERDAY: Eve has lunch with Joel
at the cabin.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-28
Fellowship Group at
Ann Arbor Gathering

Christian Youth Fellowship men,
bers, Baptist and Congregational
students, visited the Congregation
al student group at the University
of Michigan Sunday evening.
Miss Esther Ewell. state director
Of Christian education for the Con-
gregational Church, was the prin.
cipal speaker.
The program included informal
singing. devotions, and recreational
games. Refreshments were served.
At Musical Hour
Westminster League members
attended the Sunday Evening Hour
in Detroit in place Of their regular
Sunday evening meeting.
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Normal College Calendar


1880 m-Huron Christian Fellowship, sakweather
10000 mMens Union Assembly McKenny
10: 90 a m.-Womens League Assembly Auditorium
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-02

The plane in which he flying with an
instructor hit air pocket or something,
and Cadet Woodrick did a backward somer-
sault out of the cockpit Instead Of landing
on empty space however. he came down
astradde the fusilage just in front of the
tail
Gripping the slippery surface between
knees and heels. he rode the buckng fusilage
like a rodeo champ until the instructor had
landed the ship safely.
Cadet woodrick was in the air again
10 minutes later
oNE Of the champ machine-gunners Of Fort
~ Benning, Ca. is husky lad who oddly
enough. is only IA years old.
How come?
II took almost months to persuade his
parents into letting him enlist, he says, but
he finally succeeded and joined armored
Hell on Wheels" division, giving his age as
IS He hopes to be a major by the time
he's a..
cERGEANT WILBUR VANDERGOOT OF the
> TIN Engineer Battalion developed highly
original anti-tank maneuver while engaged in
sham battle last June. ~
Stretched along the limb of tree, the
sergeant was observing the approach Of an
enemy" tank column. When the leading
galvanized gelding passed beneath, ne
grabbed its commanding officer around the
neck threatened the crew with his automatic
and SO disrupted them that the column was
thrown into disorder and the attack broken up.
They call Sergeant Vandergoot THE Cave
man" around the 7th Engineers now.
THINGS are different in this mans Army
than they were in Dads day. There's
aIa "a
the place of mules and the holes in the
Salvation Army doughnuts are star-shaped
instead Of round. But top-sergeants are about
the same the scientists haven't yet found a
substitute for beans, and it's still the Old
Army Came-no matter how thin you slice IT,