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Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-17
Tiimor
Threat
Seen
BY DON CASWELL

GEN. MacARTHUR'S HEAD
QUARTERS, Australia. Aug. II -
GUP)-Action intensified portent-
ously today over the entire Aus
tralian zone from the Solomon is
lands to the great japanese north
western base on Timor island, only
500 miles from Darwin, defense
stronghold of the entire north con-
tinental coast.
United States marines. on the
18th day of the Solomon islands bat
tie. were still driving, against a
desperate Japanese defense, from
the positions they had won in the
first great American offensive of
the Pacific war.
Tension mounted here as the days
passed without definite news.
1t was believed that the marines
had a firm held on the Tulagi
area in the southern Solomons, in
cluding Tulagi, the swampy shore
of Florida, the atolls of Gavutu and
Makambo off the Florida shore
probably the Kukum air base on
Guadalcanal island and possibly a
beachhead on Malaiti island east
of Florida.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-17
BASE FOR PLANES

There we're indications that the
navy, supporting the marines, was
now able to base seaplanes if not
land planes in the Tulagi area.
But there we're indications also
that the Japanese. in a desperate
attempt to draw attention from the
successful marine landing in he
Solomons. and If possible to divert
strength from that area, might be
girding for a drive on Port Mores-
by, the Allied base on the south
coast of New Guinea, and that they
might even try a land attack on
Darwin, the chief Allied base in
northern Australia.
Gen Douglas MacArthur's south
west Pacific communique indicat-
ed that the Allied forces in the
New Guinea interior had again been
driven back from the Kokoda fly
ing field, SIS miles from Port Mores-
by, and were holding the 1900 foot
pass in the Owen Stanley noun
tains against an expected japanese
assault.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-17
AUCKLAND DOUBTFUL

Can Auckland dispatch reported
that land fighting in the Solomons
had developed into a knock down,
drag-out encounter but doubted
that reports of the capture of
thousands" of Japanese prisoners
were correct. Auckland quarters
tended to minimize the extent of
naval engagements fought thus
far)
1t was noted here that if the
Allies are to maintain and deySop
the Solomon Islands positions as an
offensive base for a pincers attack
on Rabaul, they must control the
sea lanes leading northeast from
Australia
The japanese command has had
the advantage of operating on an
interior line of communications
from the north, which gave them
marked initial advantage. This was
believed to account for the delay
the American forces have encoun-
tered in narrowing the extended
Japanese tcntacle into the Solo
mons.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-17

At stake in the naval warfare is
control of the seas off northeast
Australia. on which depends the
ability of the Allies to maintain
the necessary flow of seaborne sup
plies to the fighting Americans in
the Solomons.
Some experts believed that when
the full story of the naval engage
ment becames known, it will rank
as more important than either the
Coral sea or Midway battles as a
test of naval power in the south
west Pacific.
Imperial Valley press., 1942-08-17

in progress.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-04-25
Thunder on theSocial Front

Talented and pretty Cloteele Rosemond daughter of
Mr. and Mrs Connie Rosemond will become the bride OF
Major Orion Page of Chicago. Ill., Saturday. April 20 at
the home of her parents $50 Josephine The brdeelect
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-04-25

Need money! See Provident Loan
and Savings Co., 60i Tobln Build.
Ing. Phone RA. 2542.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-04-25

she graduated.
Mrs. Welker has served Detroit
both as a social worker and recrea-
ton teacher. At one time she head
ed up all recreation and dramatic
activities at the Brewster and
Kronk Community centers. She is
at present employed as reception
list at Receiving hospital.
Club life has always consumed a
good deal OF her spare time. She
has membership in number OF
civic and social organizations. In
1888, during the time the national
body OF the Alpha Kappa Alpha 60
rority met in Detroit. Mrs. Welker
was serving as basileus OF the AL
pha Rho omega (graduate) chap
ter OF the sorority. she has direct
ed quite a number of dramatic
groups the most notable OF which
is the Aeschylus Dramatic club
Recognition comes TO Mrs. Welker
especially for her faithful service
as director OF Alpha Kappa Alpha
annual plays, her last being Clos
ed Lips
The gift which the sorority mem.
bers selected for Frances was a
large black purse containing money
10 purchase some plants she had
long cherished. for plant care Is
her hobby. At the same time thai
the gift was presented to Mrs. welk'
er. the six young ladies who par.
ticipated in the play Of this yeai
were given ivy plants, the sorority'i
flower. in appreciation Of their tai
ents. These girls we're: Dora Pc
nick. Lavenia Bright. Justine Mel
con. Esther Gordy and Beulah Cain
T, An Ivy plant was also given 4
Miss Ruby Bradley. very able gen
eral and financial chairman OF th'
AKA plays for the past severa
years. Miss Bradley is a socia
worker and another OF the soror
ity's popular and well-liked mem
bers.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-04-25

school. which started workers can
yassing the community for member
ship subscriptions. The drive was
successful and in June OF last year.
a banquet was held in the gym OF
the Harriet school 10 raise funds to
help put this idea across.
Various groups in the community
have been sponsoring programs for
the came. Permission was given by
DR.. George washington Carver OF
Tuskegee inetitute. TO use his name.
The organization has been meeting
bi-weekly for the last year. About
a month ago the organization leased
beautiful two-store building al
5l4 Harriet street for the commu-
nifty center.
Last Sunday was the elimination
OF a year OF intensive work. The
Carver Community center opened
with more than 200 people present
during the day. Mrs. Thelma Good
man. president OF the Carver Com
muniiy center. greeted the capacity
crowd. Mrs. Herbert Francois waf
loud in her praises OF the excel
lent work and untiring effort put
forth by Mrs. Goodman and others
DR.. L c. Perry, vice president
gave a short and interesting talk
He told the people how importan
II is for every community 10 have ,
social center during these tryini
war timee.
Many guests were present.
Among them were: The Honorable
Ross X. Bower. Mayor of the Citl
OF Ypsilanti: Prof. and Mrs. Pau
Sampson OF the Normal college
Dr. and Mrs. II. d Banks. Mrs
McAndrews, Miss Ashby. music
teacher OF the Normal college: Miss
Stinson. also OF the Normal col
lege; Miss Elizabeth McCrickett. tn,
Rev. and Mrs. Bair. Miss Horner
Mr. and Mrs. Huston. the Rev. anC
Mrs. Shaw. the Rev. Mr.. Carpenter
OF Ann Arbor; Miss Rumsey of AMI
Arbor: Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas f. II
Williams. also OF Ann Arbor: Mrs
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-04-25
Radio
.Marge

At the Detroit Study club meet
ing. April IL at the YWcA. Nm
Sara Levi Stephens, was the 90.
dial hostess. Miss Marjorie CartH
gave a very interesting paper o.
the subject. THE Development ant
Growth Of the Radio Though
difficult subject to. work up, sh
dug up much information to give
10 the members.
The hostess guest was Mrs, Made
line Fowler.
A delicious repast wac served q
the cafeteria which included chiti'
en- pie. biscuits. sweet potato pa
ties, pear salar, peas. strawberl
jam, ice cream and cake, coffee.
Next meeting will be held on m
day. May l at the Detroit Fedsn'
tion club building. Second bcult
ward and W. Hancock, featuriii
the Presidents Day and the a.
nual musical program.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-04-25
A Circus
in T0vn

The fourth annual Indoor Circus
will be held at the ST. Antoine
YMCA May 3. A magnificent en-
trance sight, one that will thrill the
heart, honorinE the greatest flag oil
all times. will open the circus.
A look-in on a few OF the high
lights reveals that there will be
speeding relays. intricate and amaz.
ing human relays, unsurpassed In
magnitude. Tumblers - dazzling
dauntless. darling stars from the y
gym team; and eide-splitting min
strels. For the super-man at
traction Jack Latin. state gymnas.
tbs champion for the past seven
years. holder OF many records, and
winner Of hundred OF medals and
his partner, two tireless. terrific
performers flying through the air
will thrill the circus crowd.
Everyone will be asked to refrain
from feeding the animals at the
circus.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-04-25

was chosen soror-of-the-month by
that group at their last meeting.
Mrs. welkers greatest talent OF the
many which she possesses is in the
field OF dramatics. For many years
she has followed a career OF the
theater-not behind the footlights
with all OF the glamour and APP
plause. but behind the scenes. in
the role OF director with all OF its
accompanying hard work.
Following her graduation from
Fisk university. Mrs. welker began
her career as a school teacher In
Kentucky and only a short time la
ter became the wife OF DR.. Leo
wellser. In 1919 she came to De-
troll and settled and brought up
her three children, two daughters
and a son. However. as soon az the
children passed their early baby
hood. Mrs. Welker then began a
serious study OF the drama at
Wayne university. Later she was
recommended 10 the Chasey Noble
School OF Expression from which
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-04-25
Roscbuds

A tea was given by the rndepen-
dent Rosebud club No. At the
home OF Mrs. A. Jordan. 2e09 Nc
Dougall. Sunday evening. There. a
pleasant evening was spent. The
guests present were: Mrs. Floyd.
Mrs. Bryson, Mrs. Brown. Mr.. Hen
derson. Mr.. Young and little Cath
crime Jordan, the attractive grand
daughter Of the hostess. who kept
q tight hold on her youthful-ap-
pearing grandmothr's skirt.
Members present included Mes-
danes Dennard. Grader. wood, Al
len, Watson, Clark. Harold. Arbo
and Jordan.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-04-25
.Norcorn
Benefit

Latest recruits for the YwcA rid
ing classes at Spring Hill Farm are
members OF the Y Debs a business
girls club. The group u growing
every week and already the riders
are looking forward TO taking part
in the class in the Spring horse
show in June. Miss Layania Moore
member OF Delta Sigma Theta
sorority and Y health education
secretary. rides with the group ev-
cry other Tuesday night. Anyone
interested in learning 10 ride is in
viied 10 contact Miss Moore al Lucy
Thurman Branch YwCA.
Mrs. snow F. Grigsby, chairman
OF the Health Education Depart
ment OF Lucy Thurman Branch
YwCA. has named her committee
assistants for the gala May Day
Bridge party which the department
II sponsoring az the branch on Sat-
urday May az 2 o'clock. She has
chosen Mrs. Charlotte Howard as
score chairman. Mrs. Frank Burton
as chairman 81 refreshments. Mrs.
ROLAND and Mrs. Snead for prizes,
Miss Charleston for decorations
and Miss Lila Lissamore. chair
man OF tickets. The public is in
vi,ed. and tickets may be secured
from any member OF the commit
tee or a. the YWCA.
Fun and activity In the Lucy
Thurman Branch YwCA pool is in
creasing every week with Miss S.
Lavinia Moore. health education
secretary. giving instructions on
Mondays. Fridays and Saturdays.
To accommodate those who want
70 swim. play badminton or tennis
or participate in other strenuous
sports. Dr. Beatrice Keemer is az
the branch every Friday evening
10 give the Y protective health
examination from s 10 $50 O'Clock.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-04-25
Sandra
Feted

Four tiny blue candles adorned
the birthday cake OF little sandra
Elizabeth Coleman al a birthday
party. Sunday afternoon. at which
Mesdames Eleanore Cutler and
". J. Brown were hostesees at the
lstter's home, Sos Erskine.
Enjoying the happy event with
little Sandra were. Beverly Rich
ards. Lois TIlman, Pauline Jones,
who won the donkey game: Mabel
and Harriet williams. Bernice
House. Dorothy Ellis. Jeanette
Brown. janice NJ McMurty. Jr.,
Harold. Gerald. Leslie and Morris
Adams: Mesdames George Rich
ards, ]. NJ. McMurtry, ST. and
Amanda Grant
II wee friends brought Sandra
many lovely gifts.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-04-25

is graduate or Michigan state
college where she won laurels as
an orator. Miss Rosemond is
outstanding in local circles for
her ability as a vocalist. She is
a member of Delta Sigma Theta
sorority.
Mrs. Estes of Chicago, ILL.,,
is the guest of her sisters. Miss
Maggie Shelby and Mrs. Emma
c%au-o,+ SS0o NcKiplax- avapua
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-04-25

Fred Battelle. Mr.. and Mrs. Feinr
and many other friends.
Tea was served from . pm. uutu
s pm. with the following ladies A.
sisting: Mrs. Glenna Siarks Mn
Anna Dickerson, Mrs. wykcNf
Mrs. Samuel Clark. Mrs Edna Ksr.
sey. Mrs. Jesse Shears. Mrs. c. Tan.
ner. Mre. Lucille Richardson sut
Mrs. Evelyn Byrd.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-04-25
Chicago Visitors

Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Moore OF
Chicago, were in Detroit Tor tne
weekend OF April is. They visited
Mr.. Moore's sister and brother-ln,
law. Mr.. and Mrs. Ben +. Jones, ano
their small son. Henry, OF 2s7 King
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-04-25
To PLAY
Cards

The Detroit Business and Pro-
fessional Women's club met last
week with the president. Cassie An
derson, as hostess. in her beautiful
home on Kenilworth avenue. The
members were happy to have their
reporter, Frances Ely, present aft
er long illness.
A variety card party will be held
by the club in May. at the Women's
Association clubhouse.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-04-25
Frances Welker Named
Woman Of the Month
By DULCINEA

The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority in Detroit has adopt
ed the unique idea of extending recognition and honor
once month one of their most outstanding members
This month, the lady to be honored is Frances Welker
one Of the sweetest" personalities among AKAs. who
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-04-25
Career Community Center
Opens In Ypsilanti

About year ago group of citizens of Ypsanti o..
ganzed themselves and began laying plans for commu
nitv center Mrs Thema Goodman headed this group and
did marvellous job throughout the year. The first public
nathernr was breakfast given last May at the Harrt
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-12

Take Hemmings' Unicycle at
the left. This little speed-number
consisted of one large and
Undetermined main wheel and
was brought out in 1869. Hailed
at the time as the fastest thing
on the road, it was Immediately
nicknamed The Flying Yankee"
To throw together one of
these road-burners. all you need
is a large wheel, two smaller
ones, a crank and bullying biceps.
Riding the finished product was
simplicity itself. You steered it
just by leaning from one side to
the other.
If The Flying Yankee" sounds
a bit breath-taking, there's al
ways the Pedespeed-father of
the modern roller-skate. 1t was
invented 70 years ago by Tom
Luders and it appears in the
picture at the top of the page.
Luders' licketty-splitter con-
sisted Of stilt-like hickory braces
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-12

Prououue, Nodes to rhyme with "oh Yes"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-12

Impractical as such contrap-
tons would be today, 1t Is aJfact
that hundreds OF thousands OF
our citizens are up against 1t
with the family car out Of COM
mission. All over the country
there Is a sharp boom in the
bicycle market, particularly in
secondhand wheels" It may
not be long before the highways
and byways OF this country have
as many bikes on them as the
thoroughfares of England and
some of the Scandinavian coun-
tries.
1t is also possible that some
ingenious inventor will work out
a substitute for the rubber tire,
not only for automobiles but for
bicycles as well. Already one
man has more or less perfected
wooden tires which fit onto stan
dard rims. Tests of these stop
gap tires seem to show that they
are not as goofy as they sound.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-12

fastened to 15-inch wheels. which
you dashed to your legs with
thick leather straps. Strong
ankles, a sense of balance and
some grade-A courage were all
you had TO have to cut the
breeze.
OF course II it is just run-of-
the-mill transportation, with no
speed thrills, that you're looking
for, try the celeripede, the in
vention Of a London coach builder
back in 1920. A pair of stout
legs, and patience are all that is
necessary to propel this little
pre-priorities number-with the
whole family aboard.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-12

husband into a worlds record
love slave and made him like 1t.
Her first act, as might have
been expected, was to lay in a
whole new array of furs. This
was no great financial shock to
a man Of millions but her next
move would have made a normal
yachtsman hide his head in
shame and actually did drive his
crew to desertion-yet Gilchrist
seems never to have murmured.
Next to furs, Emily always
fancied antique statues and fur
niture. Learning that the owner
OF one of Palm Beachs villas
had gone broke and was auction
ing off its contents, she bought
several dray-loads of heavy stuff
and. Of all things, had them de-
livered to the yacht, tied up to
dock at Miami, where no storage
warehouse suited the lady.
The Mortified sailors had TO as
sist the draymen, who didn't
care, in putting all this incongru-
Gus cargo on board. The sailing
master pointed out to the owner
that the craft was more than a
foot below her proper waterline
and would probably founder if
more were added. But Mr.. Gill
christ only smiled and when an
other dray hove in sight, he or
dered its contents piled in with
the rest. With mutinous looks
the men obeyed but when Emily
announced blithely that the yacht
was about to sail to Jacksonville,
she could not understand why
they resigned as one man.
This act probably saved Emf
ly's life, though she never
thanked them for it.
The overloaded yacht had opened
a seam or two and quietly settled
down to the shallow bottom. The
antique bargains had to be re-
moved, somewhat damaged, the
water pumped out, and the
yacht hauled out on the ways for
recaulking. However, Emilys en-
thusiasm remained undampened.
She was positively not going to
fritter away money freighting
the stuff to Jacksonville.
Emily insisted that the original
plan be carried out. Helen of
Troy had sent a thousand ships
to sea but this beauty could not
send even one because nothing in
the shape Of a sailor could be
hired for love nor money. Finally
she had to compromise.
Part of the cargo went back
into the yacht. The rest was
loaded onto a lighter. to be towed
behind and the dubious sailors in
sisted that behind this must be
towed naphtha launch, ancestor
Of the modern motor boat and
rented for the occasion.
Mrs. Gilchrist. was rather
pleased at the procession, called
it a fleet" and as an extra
touch, added a dinghey to the
parade.
II was the custom Of the day
for a rich husband to let his wife
build a Winter palace and an
even larger Summer one. at fash
ionable spots. to be garrisoned
with a small army Of servants
who were plentiful and reason
able i'm those days.
Many husbands Of Newport
and New York great ladies were
Hftta r,prn than rbockuyrffo
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CONTINUED from Page LAY

the sailing master that we are
going for short cruise"
This Vas almost sacrilege, and
Bill arose from his seat. with
mudt the same expression as
Jack had worn when she struck
him.
But this was worse.
Emily was not his wife nor his
fiancee and she had crashed in
upon him against orders. He had
every right and his face showed
every intention of having this
outrageous female put ashore.
For a moment, however, he was
too startled for words.
Bill, look at me-" she went on,
in a lower voice. You know, in
your heart, that 1 am right. Do
as l say for "a hours and I will
prove it,"
The rich mourner looked hest
tated and was lost; or at least his
determination TO resist began to
fade. Why it was this way with
this one man and the opposite
with others is a mystery to be
solved only by expert explorers
Of the jungle Of the human mind.
t. two went on a short cruise,
rcprovisioned the yacht and went
on long one.
AS soon as Emily received her
freedom they were married. Jack
Schroeder rode many an anxious
mile, wrestling with conscience
that told he ought to reveal the
| truth TO his friend about that
awful woman" before it was too
late. Finally, he came TO the con-
clusion, usually prudent in such
cases, TO mind his business.
However, he would have bet all
/ the tall timber in the country
against a toothpick, that the in
/ cvitable explosion would be quick
IN coming. It never did and Jack
rcver knew why. Possibly Emily
had an idea. though it may have
been little more than intuition.
From this time on. the Aus
trian emigree begins TO tower
into truly extraordinary figure.
Had she dropped dead on her
third honeymoon as her prede-
cessor did. then Jack Schroeder
and most others who knew her
best would have agreed that she
was a fool whose beauty was
more than Offset by her nasty
temper and pig-headed selfish
ness. II should be mentioned at
this point that up to her third
marriage, there could not have
been anything wrong with Emil
I y manners III public because
they passed unnoticed in Palm
/ Beach.
The department Of Emily
Flamcn Austrian Schroeder Gill
christ must have been above re-
preach at this period or she
would have been reproached.
The first phenomenon was the
transformation Of the once free
and-equal and very wealthy Mr..
IGilchrist
Spoiled actresses, often enough,
marry needy young men who en-
dure unmerciful bossing for the
sake OF their bread and butter.
though usually not for long.
Here. however was an almost
pcnniless, twicc-divorced woman
who turned a multimillionaire
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-12

UF you're concerned about tire
and gasoline rationing, and
what effect it's going to
have on the old family bus, you
may find some consolation in the
snappy- transportation pictures
on this page. They show how
people managed to get around in
the days when Grandma was a
girl and horseless carriages were
just some amazing pictures in
Godey's Ladys Book.
Maybe II it's up to you to
catch the SIS every morning.
you can rig up one of these CAD
gets. After all, If they worked
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-12

Seventy-two
Years Ago .
Thomas
Luders
Patented the
'Pedespeed,"
Which Might
Help Many
a Modern
COnnnuter
Catch
the 8:l5.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-12

whizzed by but who cares II the
continuance gets you there on
time.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-12
The Strange Life of Mysterious Emily

and shadows, moving obsequious-
ly behind their pompous wives,
but Gilchrist outdid them all, in
this line, becoming the perfect
servant, so correct" and self-ef-
facing that guests hardly noticed
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-12

YOU'VE conTN INTO THE HABIT of using certain kind
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you decide to try Modess instead Well, then listen to
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Of every Of them voted Modess softer than tie napkin
they'd been buying.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-12

then. they should get you places
now. Maybe you'd give the other
commuters a laugh as you
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-12

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