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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-05
Johnny Taylor Loses To K.O. Morgan
HOLMAN WILLIAMS DEFEATS
GENE BUFFALO AGAIN

BY virtue of his victory Gene Buffalo Phila-
Idelphla wclterwcight in Baltimore last Thursday
ming, Holman Williams, sablematc Of Joe Louis earn
lea chance at the title now held by Frtze Iic Pitts
lburgh.
The win over Buffalo the second Williams has
scored within eight days. H trounccd the Philadcl-
lphan in elgh-round SINE final Of the Touis-Simon
championship fight at Olympia here. March 81
But Williams. although promised the champion
ship bout with Iyic not too certain about obtaining
1.-THE chance to lift the crown from the Pittsburghcr
Williams knows that numerous attempts have been made
TO match him with the champion. but Fritze always
avoided the bout.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-05

and Big Roscoe is just awaiting
The word TO leave FOR New York and
board boat sailing down the Rn
But can not leave by April 81
Roscoe declared when questioned
about the trip. II have some things
TO do in Detroit before making the
trip. and It would take week or
more to get them right lhins II
viii be about the latter part Of The
month before l can leave
The assurance Of the trip came
Wednesday when Everett l. Wat
son manager OF ToleS telephoned
rom New York and told the Detroit
heavyweight that everything had
been completed for the trip Arturo
whom Roscoe met here twice IN
1925. Viii be one OF his opponents
in south America
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-05

YOU read this column We also
salute Boots Fairfax for his con-
sistent bowling in the Motor City
Bowling league But he do not
salute The members OF the Motor
City Rowling league for raiding
the Detroit Bowling league OF all
OF their star bowlers and their co
operation with the press. These
fellows could remedy quite few
things before getting right with The
men that scribe few lines for
their bread and butter II the ma
tionals do not get any publicity
don't blame as You fellows are on
good road NOT 10 get any
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-05
Holman Williams On
Louis Title Match

Holman Williams. stablemate Of
Joe Louis. will fight on the Louis
Music championship card in st.
Louis April s, according 10 an
nouncement made this week VIII
liams' opponent had mot heen nam
cd AZ press time
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-05

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at me same PARK on Monday a'r
noon APR q
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hawk liaAe dc in fala snee
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they proved n q tae moss iepr
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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-05
Poppa Dee Heads For
Louis Music Battle

Harry l.. ,Poppa Deel Johnson.
ace ticket seller, left this week for
81 Louis whore he will assist in
selling tho ducats for the Joe Louis
Tony Music championship hrht in
that city.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-05
Wingert PTA

The newly elected officers Of
Wingerf Parents Teacher associa-
ton will he installed in the audit
forum Of the Wingert school. 1851
W. Grand Boulevard.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-04-05
Roscoe Tohs Looking Again Toward
A launt Down To South America

Roscoe Toes. Detroit heavyweight has been looking
toward the South for several months hoping that pro-
posed trip TO South America would materiaze Today
prospects very bright for Tolcs to make the trip.
In fact. most OF the difcMte. have been ironed out
Evening star., 1941-01-19
Columbia Tech Reports
Demand for Craftsmen

Paul J. Leverone. principal of
Columbia Tech Institute. an
nounced yesterday that the school &
employment service is receiving the
greatest number of calls for grad
yates for positions in its 31-year
history
Mr.. Leverone said definite
shortage of craftsmen exists. par
tticularly in the aircraft. me-
chanical, machine and tool design.
building construction and mapping
industries. The school has received
numerous kilograms and letters for
craftsmen for positions ranging
from 81 ,440 per annum for beginner
craftsmen to $4,000 and $4,000 for
experienced craftsmen.
Midyear registration in the draft
ing, engineering and commercial
art departments is exceeding all
previous records and has necessi-
tated additional classrooms and in
structors it was stated.
First semester examinations for
students Of the engineering depart
ment will be held the last week IN
/ January and the second semester
engineering classes will begin the
| week of February 3.
Evening star., 1941-01-19
Fillmore.

Due TO the holiday tomorrow the
association will meet January 27.
The executive board met January
Evening star., 1941-01-19

At The meeting of the Board of
Managers Of the D. C. Congress Of
Parents and Teachers last Tuesday.
May 81 and % were set as the dates
for the annual State convention.
Mrs M. Joseph Hanlcy was elected
a member of the Nominating Com
mittee to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation OF Mrs. Gene Starr,
WIN Is leaving the CITY
Evening star., 1941-01-19
PIT. A. Finds D. G. Housing
increasingly Acute Problem
President Believes Organization
Should Expand Activities in Situation;
Volunteer Inspectors Suggested
By MRS. c. ID. LOWE.

OF Parents and Teachers.
traffic safety at the association
meeting on January l3.
PetwOrth.
Association members are invited
to attend a folk play, The Silver
Thread" to be given by the dra-
matte club of Petworth School Fri
day at pm. at the school. Mar
guerlte Fowle will take the leading
role as Princess Gwenda, while
Herbert Stein will play the part of
Cubert. the miner lad who reScueS
her from the goblins Pupils OF the
school designed and painted the
scenery and properties.
Woodbridge.
The Woodbridge PIT. A. bOWlerS,
coached by the director of COM
munity center activities at the Bur-
roughs Center. meet everey Tuesday
afternoon at the Brookland Alleys.
New members are being added to
the PIT. A. roll and more are eX-
pected aS the new semester begins.
Mrs. Warren Ellis or Mrs George
Collier arc receiving reservations
fo1 the studio party at Radio Center
on January % at tbs pm.
Langdon.
The association has two teams in
the local PIT. A. Bowling League.
Mrs. Estelle Krohr. captain of team
No. l. won high score at the initial
games last Wednesday. The teams
bowl every Wednesday afternoon at
tho Brcokland Recreation Center,
Tho handcraft class will meet each
Tuesday afternoon through January.
At the last meeting Dr. Edith
Coale school physician. gave talk
on the health program in the school.
school children under the direction
Of Mrs j. S. Caul. playground direc-
tor in Langdon Park.
Janney.
The class in textiles will not be
held tomorrow The next session
viii be January 81.
A luncheon will be held at the
Fairfax Hotel wednesday at 1890
pm. A bake sale will also be held at
this time. Cards and bingo will be
played Mrs Donald B Siegrist
ways and means chairman, is in
charge.
Miss Alice Edwards Of the Agri-
cultural Marketing Service discussed
'tEnnA PHv-ifon'' a-
January IA The school orchestra
furnished music and Mrs. David H.
kuschner gave a monologue.
Cooke.
The association has started a
course in consumer education. stress.
ing the subject of Foods" Thi.
group will meet each Tuesday for
nine weeks at l:30 pm. in the
teachers room of the school with
Mrs. Rose Sackett as instructor
Tea will be served after the meet
ings.
A boy patrol luncheon will be
given Wednesday, Washington
Irving Cleveland of the American
Automobile Association will be guest
speaker
Stanton.
The association will meet Wednes
day at l:30 pm. A tea towel shower
Will be given. Mrs. H. E. C. Weber
will speak on Radio in the Home
, and School" A musical skit will be
given by the kindergarten pupils
Tea will be served after the meeting
by the grade mothers with Mrs
Ruth Neely. chairman. in charge.
Mrs. John MacGregor, safety
chairman, is in charge of the
luncheon to be given by the asso-
Evening star., 1941-01-19
Georgetown Glee Clubs
To Start Concerts Soon

The GEORGETOWN University Glee
Club will inaugurate a season of 20
concerts soon after the opening of
the second semester. February 4
DR.. Edward P. Donovan director
announced last night.
For three months the club has
been rehearsing a new repertoire of
popular and classical songs. he said
Joseph Eckenrode is president of
the club.
The so members constitute one of
the largest Georgetown Clee clubs
in recent years. It is expected the
program for the coming season will
be announced soon. Several con-
fiicting dates Will be changed
The club will make its annual trip
to New York City in May to give
two concerts. Aside from special
appearances before various local
groups, the principal concert in mid
Lent will be given in CASTOR Hall.
The appointment of a successor to
take over classes of Prof Alfred H
Haag. who died Wednesday, will be
taken up Immediately, it was said.
Evening star., 1941-01-19
Central High School.

WIN III ITISH DVHUUI'
The association meeting has been
postponed from tomorrow until jan
uary 81.
Bowen Greenleaf
Sergt. Mayo Of No. 4 Police Pre-
clnct. who Is in charge of the boy
patrols in this section. spoke on
Evening star., 1941-01-19

13 at the home of Mrs. Carl Rom
borg.
BrOOkland- -NOyes.
The association reports 100 per
cent teacher membership and 100
per cent parent membership. Mrs.
A M Houff is chairman at Noyes
School and Mrs. L. M. Shenk at
Brookland
Phoebe Hearst.
Due to the holiday the association
meeting has been postponed to
Tuesday at pm. Teachers will be
in their rooms at 7:30 pm. to meet
the parents. Rev. E. A LeMoire
will speak on The Church"
A card party and tea will be held
January % from 2 to 4 pm. Mrs.
James D. Secrest. chairman. will be
assisted by Mrs. William Dean, Mrs.
David Wringle. Mrs F. P. Guthrie,
Mrs. Frank Madison, Mrs Preston
Kavanaugh, Mrs. Paul Carter, Mrs
Howard Locke, Mrs Henry Rabb,
Mrs. Earl Ament. Mrs. w. J. Calman.
Mrs. Marvin Fowler Grade mothers
will also serve on the committee
WalIach- French.
The association will hold a
luncheon at the Wallach School
Thursday from II Las am. to pm.
The patrol boys were given a party
at the school THURSDAY afternoon.
Eliot Junior High.
The Executive Board will meet
Tuesday, January % at 1:3O pm.
The association will give a dance
for members OF the graduating class
on January 90 from 2:30 to 4::30
pm.
Carbery- Ludlow.
The association will meet at the
Ludlow School Wednesday AT 8 pm
Grant Clark. manager OF the safety
aducation department of the Amer
ican Automobile Association. will
show pictures and give a talk on
safety education Capt. Richard
Mansfield of the Ninth Precinct will
give a chalk talk, and the Chicken
Sisters from Wheatley PIT. A. will
entertain.
Bryan.
An association meeting will be
held Tuesday at pm. DR.. Robert
HlghtOWer assistant director of the
school medical inspection service
will speak.
Evening star., 1941-01-19
American u. Offers
Eight New Courses
In Public Relations
Registration to Open
January 81; Glasses
Stort February a

Eight new courses in public rela-
tionS are being offered at the
graduate school and school OF public
affairs Of American University. it
was announced yesterday by John
c. Patterson. director of the schools.
A course in Government CORE
spondence will be given by James
Fl Grady, correspondence counsellor
of the office of personnel in the
Agriculture Department. Merchan-
dising Government information is
to be given by Philip S Broughton,
service editor of the Social Security
Board.
William Daw Boutwell,, chief Of
the division of radio publications
and exhibits of the Office of EduCa-
ton. is offering a course in advanced
applied Government writing Her
I'd bert F. Angel assistant to the di-
rector of publications, National
Archives. is 10 give course in Gov
ernment proof-roadlng and index
ing.
Emphasis on practical problems
of obtaining and using OF photo
graphs, including field work. out
lines and shooting script will be
covered in photography for Govern
ment international services. to be
, given by Rov E. Stryker. chief of the
! historical division of information Of
the Farm Security Administration
Methods of layout and design will
be studied in a course of planning
printing by Frank H Martinez,
director of typography of the Gov
ernment Printing Office.
Registration OPENS Friday.
Problems and objeCtives of gov
ernmental agencies in their rela-
tions with the public and methods
by which public relations techniQues
may be used to promote more sue
cesSful and economical execution Of
,the law will be discussed in public
relations as an administrative tech
nique by Robert Huse. associate di-
rector of the bureau of infOrma-
. tional service of the Social Security
Board
Registration for these courses and
Others at the 1901 F street division
opens Friday. January 81. and
classes begin for the second semester
on February 4.
Professions and Other OcCupa-
tions" is a new course TO be given
the second semester by DR.. William
H. Gilbert. professor Of SOCiOlOGr. IF
the college of arts and sciences of
the university. it was announced by
Dean George B Woods.
The course Will consider the organ
ization of the major professions and
a few other occupations. types of
personality. problems of adjustment
and the opportunities that exist to-
cay. Visits will be made to medical
centers, law offices and other occu-
pationS as the class desires.
JOb-Getting TeChnigucS.
Techniques of job-getting Will con-
tribute a major interest in the
course and discussions will be held
on fields which are opening to college
graduates.
Another new course will be given
by Frank T. Hoadley on Govern
ment reporting. an advanced writing
course which Will use the facilities
OF Washington to give the students
practice in writing off campus.
A special course in international
affairs will be given the second Sc
mester by Miss Imogene Ellis. The
class will study the underlying forces
At work in the world today. The
basis for most of the work will be
current movements.
Evening star., 1941-01-19
National j. Debaters
To Meet Marquette
In Year First Test
Union of United Stutes
And British Empire
To Be Argued on Radio

The debate team Of National Uni
versity will meet its first test of the
year with Marquette University of
Milwaukee. Wise, at 10:45 pm. jan
uary % over Radio Station VOL, it
was announced Yesterday by Prof
Frank Smith, coach of the National
team.
The subject is, Resolved, That a
Permanent Union of the United
States and the British Common
wealth Should Be Immediately Es-
tabliShed.' The debate will be held
in the studios of VOL and the entire
debate as we'll as the decision of the
judges will be broadcast.
Since the National team drew the
affirmative. the pro of the question
vii! be maintained this time by
Harry Gaberman, Anne Murphy and
Ralph Gasque This is the same
team who won 80 decisions over
Maryland and City College of New
York last year.
Other contests listed by Prof
Smith are Bucknell, here, February
"a. Carnegie Tech, here. April 5.
Lehigh, there. February IA: Oity
College of New York there. March
II; United States Military Academy,
there March 29.
H. H. McMurray. graduate of Ma
tiOnal University. has been ap-
pointed law librarian at the univer-
Slty, 1t was announced yesterday
Mr.. McMurray was with the Public
Library Service in Steuben County
Ind for four years. then for three
wears in the Andrew Carnegie Foun-
datlOn Library at De PauW Univer-
sity, and for one year in the college
library at Berea College
Mr. McMurray received his LII. B
/ degree from National University in
! 1888 and his A. B. degree from De
PAW University in 1927. He taught
at Berea College before coming tC
{ Washington. For the last 10 years
Evening star., 1941-01-19

citation for the patrol boys on jan
uary 30.
Gage.
The Red Cross class which was to
begin on January s mas been post
poned until March, at which time an
instructor will be available
At the January meeting S25 was
appropriated from the treasury to
start a school library
A luncheon was held on January
Is, the proceeds to go toward equip
ment for the restrooms
John Burroughs.
The officers and Executive Com
mittee will give luncheon in honor
of the faculty of the school on
Thursday.
The association has formed a
bowling team which will participate
in games with neighborhood schools.
Mrs. w. Sterling, ways and means
chairman, arranged a luncheon on
the Fairfax Hotel on January Is as
ways and means project. About
10 members attended
Plans are under way for a May
fair to be held early in May.
At the fathers night meeting held
January 9 Mrs Charles MenZel an
nounced that home nursing course,
sponsored by the Red Cross, was
open TO all interested.
Truesdell.
A meeting will be held January
% at pm. Miss Ida Lind. director
OF elementary instruction of the
public schools. will speak on De
mocracy at Work in Our Schools -
The sixth grade pupils of Mrs. E. T
Thorton will give a program on the
TreSdell community. Entertainment
will be furnished by the first-grade
rhythm club and the first and Seconc
grade glee clubs.
Langley Junior High.
A meeting will be held Tuesday at
8 pm. A group of English students
will present a play based on our
American patriots entitled This Is
MY Own, My Native Land" Music
will be furnished by the Boys and
Girls Glee Clubs.
Mrs. Cecil Wiman. ways anC
means chairman. announces an edu-
CatiOnal tour of a local laundry OF
Friday.
Powell Elementary.
Founders day was celebrated Tues
day afternoon. Mrs. E. w Bethel
spoke on founders day and a pag-
cant. Work of the PIT. A." was
presented by members of the associ-
alton. A Community Chest movie
was shown.
Free dramatic classes are being
held by the Community Center De
partment each Friday at the schoo
after school hours.
Randle Highlan nds- Orr
The Publicity Committee has re
produced for distribution to the
parents of the community lO0t
copies of the bulletin. Getting
Ready to Read" by Mrs Florence H
Rogers. supervising principal of thC
sixth division
/ A luncheon was held at botF
schools Thursday with Mrs Bradell
S. Dixon. president. in charge a
Randle Highlands. and Mrs. Harr,
P. Maier, ways and means chairman
in charge at the Orr School.
Fillmore.
Due TO the holiday tomorrow th,
ASSOCIATION Will meet January 81
: The eYeclltlNn hna I'd t,,nt Ia,,1,n y,
Evening star., 1941-01-19

Mrs. Pearl B. Clark. State safety
chairman. announces a safety meet
ING tor all parent-teacher members
on January % from 10 am. to u 80
pm. in the N. E. A. Building. There
Will be a symposium of traffic safety
Well-qualifcd speakers will take
part.
Evening star., 1941-01-19

he has been associated with the new
business department of the Wash
ington Gas Light Co., which position
he still holds.
Mr.. McMurray replaces Kelso DAILY,
who has been called to active duty
with the Navy Department, where
ne has held reserve commission.
Evening star., 1941-01-19
Man Paid to Tend BRIDGE
Thot Doesn't Operate

bN INC AssOClafed Press.
SACRAMENTO Calf. - Nick
SchTall receives $50 a month as a
bridge tender on a bridge he does
not operate
The War Department DESIGNATED
the Feather River as a navigable
stream despite the fact the stream
has become too shallow for any
thing except small power boats. Not
only that, the river channel has
shifted until the draWbridge now Is
over dry land.
Evening star., 1941-01-19

Cuba shipped over 100000 pounds
Of Cucumbers 10 the United States in
the last year.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-06

gan airports and national guard
aITnories.
although more than ~ per
workers today are engaged In
work projects Of a national de-
Tense nature" Abner f. Larned.
state WPA administration, said
recently. community service
projects to bolster morale and
maintain normal community life
In hundreds Of Michigan cities
and towns Is an equally import
ant function Of the WPA
during our present national
emergency"
A total of SAL .357S74 has
been spent in federal and spon-
sors' funds to finance the WPA
in Michigan since the start of
the program in 1885. More than
S21.000000 went into defense
projects.
Larned points out this large
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-06
4lq at Fort Custer

One of the biggest jobs the
WPA now has in progress is a
new million-dOllar airport for
Battle Creek. next door TO Fort
Custer. 1t will be used by the
108th Observation Squadron
now stationed in Chicago. which
is awaiting completion of the
airport for a transfer 10 the fort
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-06

as headquarters airforce for the
army's Fifth Division.
Current employment records
show 419 WPA workers as
signed TO Fort Custer; 81 TO
Fort Brady; 273 TO Fort Wayne:
249 to Selfridge Field; 32S TO
the new Battle Creek airport;
1879 10 the Detroit naval gun
arsenal and 166 are remodeling
the old Southern Michigan
prison al Jackson into the larg-
est national guard armory in the
state.
The WPA. still looking to-
ward the future, now has estab-
lished a long-range planning
program of public work pro-
jects designed to serve the needs
OF Michigan after the present
"all-out" defense efforts.
II the day comes when this
organization again will be called
upon 10 cushion" the shock Of
large-scale unemployment. its
experience with previous nuctu-
atiOns in the labor market will
enable 1t TO adapt itself quickly
10 the needs Of the hour.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-06

outlay OF federal funds in Mich
igan not only has provided jobs
and wages TO unemployed men
and women. but also has created
a steady volume of retail bust
ness in all communities.
A large portion of the funds
expended in Michigan created II
new airports and landing fields.
built additions TO IL existing
airports and enlarged and inn
proved AZ aIhers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-06

HELPS BUILD FORTS BRADY, CUSTER, WAYNE;
REVAMPS OLD JACKSON PRISON BUILDING -

JUST one year ago an
- alarmed America rolled
up its sleeves and tackled the
biggest job in history.
Adequate defense OF the
Western Hemisphere had been
declared necessary by the
President.
Six years ago, however, the
Michigan WPA, sans heavy
duty power equipment, lack
ing suitable office space and
without a crystal ball with
which TO predict the future,
armed its workers with picks
and shovels and began work
on projects at military reser-
vations throughout the state
which have proven invaluable
TO this nations defense pro-
gram.
The WPA "builded better"
than it knew.
Today, the Michigan Works
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-06

Projects Administration is
fortified with thousands of
dollars worth of new motor
driven equipment which helps
to compensate for its dwin-
ding manpower.
1t has going concern value.
adequate administrative offices.
technical ability an all-Ameri-
can staff Of employees. 1t also
has changes in regulations which
permit a 4S-hour work-week on
defense projects with proper
Tomato pay for workers.
important Function
Certified WPA defense pro-
iects have been "Speeded up at
Fort Wayne. Custer and Brady
and extensive operations are
under way at Selfridge Field.
the new naval gun arsenal in
Detroit and at dozens of Michi-
Nogales international., 1941-06-07
State To Get
Big Slice Of
U.S.. Road Funds

Corporation Commissioner Will
liam (BilD Peterson, a visitor here
last week from Phoenix, said he
learned while in Washington recent
ly that Arizona is to get big slice
of federal defense road building
funds for which an appropriation is
expected to be made shortly.
The Arizona Highway Conlmis-
sion, according to its annual ten
tative budget, published in today's
Nogales International, anticipates
that Arizona's share Of the $287,-
600, 900 bill now before the national
lawmakers will be 81 ,435, 1882, and of
this amount $87,775 is to be spent
on the Patagonia road during the
fiscal year beginning July l.