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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-02
Co-Ed Club Busy With Plans
For Annual DaffOdil Ball
Mrs Mack Koon eeneral Chairman for Affair Set for
Mar. Il; Group TO Have Social Meeting Wednesday

Fourth Annual Daffodi ball to be given by members of
the Cold club will take place this year March 81 at
the Country club In keeping with the times the proceeds
from the affair will go to the home defense fund Mrs
James Mack Koon dorothy La Casa has been named
general dance chairman.
Mrs. koon will also be co-hosess with Mrs. William
Jepson Wednesday evening the home of DR. James A.
La CASA at SOP No st when Colds gather for social
ms
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-02
Daughters of Pioneers
To 60 10 Milton

Daughters of Pioneers. State of
Washington. will meet Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs.
". J. Meers in Milton. Hostesses
will be Mrs. Rhods Meers and
Mrs. c. J. Blauvelt, 81. A sand
wich luncheon will be served al
1890. Those wishing transporta-
ton are asked to contact Mrs. J. l.
Haines at Proctor 557s.
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Tables will be sponsored by the
various circles with the following
women as hostesses: Mesdames
Harry ]. Swarm. Robert Gordon.
o. =. IaGasse. Charles Overturf.
w. G. Hodgdon. II. p. Hansen,
Minnie Davis. ]. c. Roti. Leslie
Pierce. Karl Won Walter, Arthur
L. Olson and the Misses Alice
Vaughn and Marian Mason. all
presidents OF their respective
groups.
Additional tables for guests not
affiliated with definite circles will
have Mrs. J. Renwick Mccullough
and Mrs. Palmer Kennedy as
hostesses. The table decorations.
OF vegetables and fruits. will be in
keeping with the theme OF the
day. hostesses vying with one
another in producing colorful and
artistic effects.
Mrs. George d. Poe has charge
Of the stage decorations which
will feature garden scene and in
this setting the guest speaker,
Mrs. A. s. Black. will talk on
Victory Gardens" being intro
duced BY the association presi-
dent. Mrs. +. X. Murray.
Music for the afternoon is being
planned by Mrs. Otto Roeder and
will feature vocal trios by the
Misses Annsbel Lemm. Joan
Echlessinger and Jane koehler.
accompanied by Miss Margaret
Brown A vocal solo viii be given
by Miss Lemm and piano num-
bers by Miss Brown. All girls on
the. program are students in the
music department OF the College
of Puget Sound.
The nursery will be open for
the convenience of mothers OF
small children. Reservations not
already given TO the circle presi-
dents should be phoned to the
church office. Main T40i by Mon
day evening
The executive committee of the
women's association will meet
with Mrs. r. X. Murray in Yoder
parlor at II o'clock on Tuesday
following the advance class meet
ing in First Aid Officers of the
associations are asked 10 bring in
their annual reports at this time.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-02
Nuptial Vows
Exchanged
Mrs. Wiley, Mr.. Gonyee
Wed at Church Rites

Event of Feb. 81 was the
marriage of Mrs. Gwenytht
Parks Wiley, daughter of Mrs
Susan Parks, to Mr.. Thomas
Harmon Gonyea. son of Mr.
and Mrs. George Gonyea. The
impressive evening ceremony
took place in Middleton par
lor of the First Presbyterian
church, DIR. J. Renwick Nc
Cullough reading the vows al
8 o'clock.
Spring flowers provided the set
ting for the candlelighted cers.
mony. Mr. Frank J. Nurdins
sang Evening Star" Sweetest
Story Ever Told" and "Serenade
by Bragha
Given in marriage by Mr.. Claude
Enos, the bride was charming in a
gold tone wool dress with which
she wore brown accessories and a
corsage OF orchids.
Mrs. William W. Mcdonald
wearing turquoise blue. was the
brides only attendant. Her flow
ers were a corsage of gardenias
Best man was Mr.. Gerald Meads,
cousin of the bridegroom.
A reception al the home of the
brides mother followed the wed
ding ceremony. Spring flowers
and candles centered the table
which was presided over by Mrs.
Claude Enos of kirkland, assisted
by Mrs Edward Cagsn.
The bride is member of Beta
Phi Kappa sorority.
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Miss Emma copeland, Mrs. James
Hardness. Mrs. Robert Elsberry,
Mrs. Nels Anderson. Mrs. Andrew
Anderson. Mrs. Gordon Wroth,
Miss Jane Hatfield and Mrs. Rob-
ert Vandenberg assisted. Miss
Jeanette Anderson. sister of the
bridegroom. passed the groom's
cake and Mrs. Clarence Milberg
was in charge OF the guest book.
For her wedding trip to VAN
couver. b. C., Mrs Anderson
chose a gold crepe jacket dress
with which she wore corsage Of
camelliss Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson
are now established in the Pen
nington apartments.
The bride is graduate of
Stadium high school and a MEM
Der of Beta Phi Kappa The
bridegroom graduated from Fife
high school.
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sentinel, and Patricia Mitchell.
outside sentinel.
Miss Edna May Russell will act
as organist during the installation
ceremonies and the following SEN
Tor directors will preside: Misses
Irene Dunn. Mary Elizabeth New
bert, Elaine and Marie Drummer,
and Mrs. Henry Thaut. Any
senior or junior Y. L. !. member
wishing reservation for the
breakfast may obtain one by call
ing Miss Rosanns carbone at MA
1902.
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The aisle down which the bride
walked escorted by her father.
who gave her in marriage. was
marked with three branched can
selahrss. The bride was attractive
in a blush pink satin gown, made
with v neckline. softly gathered
bodice. long sleeves pointed al the
wrists and a long train. Her veil
Of blush pink Illusion was fast
ened 10 a dainty band Of Cecil
Drummer roses. Her flowers were
shower bouquet OF Rapture
roses and freesiss. For ornament,
she wore a gold locket, gift OF
the bridegroom.
sister Is Maid of Honor
The brides sister. Miss Connie
copeland, was her maid Of honor,
wearing an all-white dress with a
pink and blue girdle effect at the
waistline. Her flowers were a
bouquet OF pink carnations and
blue iris and she wore the same
flowers in her hair.
The bridesmaids gowns were
all STYLED alike. three OF the at
tendants wearing dusty rose
shirtmaker style gowns, and
carrying bouquet of blue iris
with a touch OF pink, the other
three wearing clipper blue gowns
and carrying a bouquet of pink
carnations with a touch of blue.
The bridesmaids were Miss Nelva
Nunnelee Of Seattle. Mrs. Doug
las McNiven, Seattle. Mrs. He
bron Grant, Miss Lillian Morisse,
Mrs. Herbert Kuelpman. sister of
the bridegroom, and Mrs. Clyde
A exander All wore a single
strand of pearls. a gift of the
bride.
Candlelighters were Miss Jean
copeland of Puyallup, cousin Of
the bride, and Miss Betty Mag
nusen, cousin of the bridegroom.
Both wore shirtmak er style
dresses with long corsage of
blue iris and pink carnations at
the neckline.
Mr.. Hebron c. Grant served Mr.
Anderson as best man and
Messrs. Ernest Lavorini. Jack
Sather, Neal Harris, Andrew An
derson. brother of the bridegroom,
Anders Bornander and Clarence
Milberg were the ushers.
Reception Follows
A reception in the church par
Tors followed the ceremony. the
brides mother welcoming guests
in a cold crepe gown with which
she wore a corsage of orchids.
The bridegroom's mother received
in black crepe with lace top. Her
flowers were gardenias and roses.
Blue iris and pink carnations
and white tapers conferred the
table. Pouring were Mrs. Nels
Magnusen, Miss Gilda Holgerson
Mrs. William copeland and Mrs.
+. Dunlap OF Pc Ell Mrs. Arthur
copeland and Mrs r w. Bart
lett Of Chehalis cut the cake. and
Mrs. Lillian Parks of San Fran
cisco. grandmother of the bride,
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Members of the Co-Ed club wish
ing to attend this social meeting
are requested to call Mrs. Koon
at Main 1881 by Tuesday. in order
to make their reservations.
Colds who have already made
their reservations are the Mes
DANES Frederick Haines, Harry f.
Miller. George Williams. Kenneth
Burke, James WIN. Henry Taylor,
jr., Douglas Gonyea. president of
COED club Kent Rothermel and
the Misses Peggy Lou Stebbins,
Barbara Bonnell. Sabine Phelps,
Barbara Rothermel and Rosemary
Stewart.
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Anderson-Espeland Vows
Exchanged in Church Rites
WEDDING Trip 10 Vancouver. B. c. Follows Marriage
Feb. 10 al IrrnsnueI Presbyterian Church

andlelighted setting of palms white stock and candy
inf Miss Marjorie copeland daughter OF Mr. and Mrs;
Walter Espeland on Feb 20 became the bride OF MI Harold
Anderson son of Mr. and Mrs John A. Anderson of Fife
r ;,,nressve evening ceremony was soemnzed at $50
o'clock the Rev Harold B. Long reading the VOWS
Mr. Nes Anderson brother of the bridegroom sang
oh Promise Me" "The Sweetest Story Ever Told and
CONCERTO for Two" Mrs Donald Sweeney of Seattle was
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-02
Presbyterian Women Plan
Victory Garden" Luncheon
Affair Is Scheduled for Wednesday in Stone Hall;
Guilds Plan Highly Anticipated Event

Victory Garden luncheon is being anticipated by
women of the First Presbyterian church and their friends
The luncheon to be sponsored by the Women association
will be given in Stone hall of the church II 80 o'clock
Wednesday under the direction of the social committee
Mrs. Omar Berry, Mrs George d. Poe and Mrs. Palmer
Kennedy.
Caroline A. Ladd guild members in charge of the
preparation of the luncheon and members nez f. Weyer
guild will assist in serving
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Fora Temple Circles
Schedule Meetings

South Side orthopedic circle OF
Fora temple. Daughters Of the
Nile. will meet at 1880 O'Clock
Tuesday at the home Of Mrs. r..
A. Bond. 500 So. saith st Assist
ing hostesses will be Mrs. n. c.
Gilman, Mrs. J. w. Barclay and
Mrs. Thurman Given
Central Orthopedic circle viii
meet at IL O'Clock Thursday
morning at the home Of Mrs.
flames s. Griffith. l4es 10. An
derson. She will be assisted by
lGrs. George A. Beachwood and
Mn. z. L. Cleveland.
Earfb Tacoma Odd Fellows will
entertain at a Hard Times dance
this Saturday evening in Anderson
han, No. 51st and Pearl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-05
COP, DEMOCRATS
 IN BDPT. UNITE
One Republican, Two Dem- Ocratic Senatorial Can=
 didates Endorsed

Bridgeport, Conn.,, Oct. 5 - CU. P.e " Local Republicans and Dem ocratS have joined forces in an ef- fort to develop combined vote large enough to defeat Socialist nominees Ger .he state senate and house of representatives in the Mo- vember 3 election.
 The action was taken in direct opposition to the wishes of former Governor Raymond E. Baldwin, who is running for reelection.
 ''This is double-machine politics to which I am absolutely opposed, the governor said, land the kind of dealing we have fought to keep out of the Republican party"
 The endorsement of Democratic candidates by the Republicans was expected to produce a blast from Mayor Jasper McLevy, Socialist nominee for governor for the ninth time.
 His campaign in the past has been based largely on double-machine politics, and former Governor Bald wins admission that this was dou- ble-machine maneuvering was ex. pected to give MeLeyy heavy am. munition for his drive to elect So- cialist state senators and repre-. sentatives.
 Republicans endorsed State Sem ator Albert |. Coles and senator Cornelius J. Mulvthili for Fe-elec. ton, and Democrats endorsed Nlch. Olas palladino, senatorial candidate In the 2ist district.
 This Thursday, the two partiel were expected to divide the tws house nomination..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-05
TEN KILLED IN
 AIRPLANE CRASH
8 Hurt as Plane Crashes at Newfoundland; {; Conn.
 Residents Aboard

New York, Oct. 5.-(UPl-Ten passengers were killed and eight were injured when a plane carrying 37 persons crashed at Botwood, Newfoundland, Saturd ay, head quarters of the eastern defense command and the first army here announced.
 Five of the dead and all of the in jured were army officers, the an- nouncement revealed.
 Army officials, indicating the plane fell into the Atlantic Ocean off Botwood, said the hull of the ship was split in the crash. The plane had been lowed into shallow water to facilitate salvage opera tions, it was announced.
 Details of the accident were not available because of limited com- munications facilities, the army statement explained. It said two of the passengers were women, both of whom apparently escaped injury.
 The army issued a casualty list based on reports to the State De- partment from the American Con- sulate at St. Johns, Newfoundland, but the list contained nothing on the extent of injuries.
 The dead included:
 Lieut.. Col. James Edward Whi- taker (l0 Cutting Ave.) Worcester
 (Contlnued on Page D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-05
Com mander Of Missing Sub Was Hurt Once Before

Newton, Mass, Oct. 5-UP)- Lt.-COmdr. Mannert L. Abele, 39- year-OId skipper of the missing U. s. submarine GrunlOn, nearly lost his life aboard submarine once before during an explosion and fire at New London, Conn.
 Comdr. AbeIe was severely burned in the accident at the Connecticut base but recovered after several months treatment.
 A native of Quincy, COmdr. Abele's parents, Dr. and Mrs. Francis AbeIe, died several years ago.
 He attended Quincy schools and graduated from Annapolis in 1925. Most of his naval career has been spent aboard sub marines.
 He married the former Miss Catherine E. Eaton of Quincy, a school teacher, and lived in Br6okline before moving here. They have three sons, Bruce, 12, Bradford, g, and John, 5.
 Comdr. Abele also leaves a brother, Prescott, of Pepperell, and an uncle, Capt. Clarence A. AbeIe, U. S. N., retired, formerly for many years commander of the Massachusetts nautical school ship Nantucket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-05
STATE GUARDS ARE
 PRAISED BY ARMY

Auburn. Me, oct. 6-(Up)-Army authorities today praised Maine and New Hampshire State Guardsmen who repelled . theoretical invasion by regular army troops during one- day maneuyers In northern New England.
 Maj. .uen. sherman Miles of the First Service Command said despite the success the tests showed a need for more rapid mobilization ot State Guard units. ze also asked for more effective measures to aelers mine the location and movements of aeneniy" troops,
 duardsmen successfully defended water supplies, bridges. poWer plants ana airporta during the games ye6- sefday. 1he attacking Blue f0reG1 caused ''conalaerahla property anfa~ aea' before ihe defendefs fecnps lliksd HlsRleatQ peint4, hpW1VeEs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-05
5000 TONS OF
 BOMBS ON AXIS

London, Oct. s = (U.P.) = The air ministry reported today that the Royal Air Force hurled 5000 tons of bombs on Axis targets in Europe in 10 night attacks last month-an average of 800 tons of high explo- slves per attack.
 The ministry said that the RAP carried out a total of 10 night at- tacks and il day attacks during September.
 The RAF offensive, the ministry said cost ie4 planes over Europe while 20 Nad machines were shot down in the operations and another 25 oyer Britain.
 The RAP vas credited with sink- ing or damaging co Axis ships ln all theatefB of war, including nub- marines, E-bcats and antl-aircraft ships.
 'Enemy aircraft flying alngly or ln small nllmbcFn," said the ministry were over the country on ib nights hut dld not for the most part paile- lKale faF inland. There was slight daylight activity on A days, chiefly ia lle coastal districts og south and southeast England"
 The fninlGtfy nald that Q, c. Army Air Fierce bomhars attacked lalna'a In NaN occupied areas three liaes auslns lhe meain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-05
4O- YEAR CHURCH
 BURNED DOWN
Providence Has $75,OOO BIazes in IS Hours;
 Landmarks Razed

Providence, R. T., Oct. 5 = UP) A four-alarm fire roared through Our Church of the Holy Rosary early today with loss of SIS, ,0OO - the second landmark in the Fox Point district of this city to be swept by a multiple alarm blaze within i5 hours.
 Only the stone shell of the 40- year-old Catholic church was left standing after firemen battled three hours to save the building, situated three quarters of a mile from In- fantry hall that was demolished yes- terday by flve-alarm fire that also caused SIS, 5,000 damage.
 A war worker enroute to his job sounded the first alarm after notic- ing smoke pouring from windows of the Gothic church. When firemen arrived the interior was an inferno The pastor, Rev. Antonio P. Rebellc sought vainly to enter and save valued altar decorations. He col- lapsed and was hospitalized.
 Bremen said the blaze apparently started in 6 boiler room beneath the altar and gained rapid headway before being discovered. The interior of the church was constructed Of irreplacable mahogany, imported by numerous Portuguese parishioners.
 Two firemen were hurt during the fire which destroyed Infantry hall c four-story 03-year-old brick build. ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-05
BROKEN COUPLING
 PREVENTS WRECK

Alton, III, oct. 5 - (UP0 - A broken coupling which kept a long passenger train from following a derailed engine and baggage car down Q high fill, near Wood River. I'll, pgObably averted 0 most disas- trous train wreck. Alton railroad officials said today.
 Because the coupling snapped when the locomotive and baggage car left the tracks, the cars remain cd upright and the passengers on the St. Louis-bound carrier were scarcely shaken ID.
 The only persons injured was Jo- seph Hutehins. fireman on the loco. motive from Bloomington, I'll. He suffered severe bruises and cuts.
 The accident, which occurred shortly after midnight, was on straiRht stretch of hill fill. When the engine left the tracks it over. turned and fell into the bottom Of the flll about % feet from the track level. Tho baggage car also ovsF- turned.
 v. 6. PaaEco, freight agent Of tho Fallroad here, said that he believed Q broken Eail had caused the aeci- dent. He sald there was no indica. ion of saboiage.
 The accident occurred near tho Western Cartridge Company, plant aE Makk Alten, and company eiHlolAls aaflGnated WoFkmen e help the FnllF0ad crew members. There vas 10 panic oF hgeteFla among the paananEora, mest ef whom vera nsleep.
 Ihs iFain, a fnsi local, was bound fFam Gh1aaEo. th SOS oAlg a fsW nl.|G1 from ||N 9eIl,Nal'Qnl Et tfll't. whan fRc HF4ts eaeA1yea
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-05
VOTING HOURS NOT TO CHANCE
Court Ruling Will Prob ably Be Observed Here;
 Appeal By State Sec'y

Voting hours in Waterbury at the state election Nov. will remain on a 6 a. m. to 6 p. m. schedule, it ap- peared today, though the board of aldermen favored an extension till g D. m. In superior court at Bridge port Saturday, Judge John A. Cor |neII ruled that the statutes do not allow the polls to be open after 6 o'clock, upsetting 8 claim by Mrs Chase Going Woodhouse, secretary of state, that the statutes set only minimum number of hours for voting and did not set a maxium.
 Mrs. Woodhouse today was con- sidering a possible appeal to the state supreme court of errors. How ever, in view of the fact that elec- ton if only four weeks away, 1t is not believed that she will pro- ceed with the appeal.
 The argument for longer hours was based on a claim that the pres ent hours do not allow workers in defense plants sufficient oppor- tunity to vote. Several cities and towns had voted to change their hours, but Greenwich Republicans brought a court action to outlaw any such procedure.
 State Democrats may use the Republican move to keep voting hours limited as a weapon during the state campaign.
 Hartford, Conn.,, Oct. 5-UP)- Secretary of state Mrs. Chase Go ing Woodhouse will decide today whether to appeal the ruling of superior court Judge John A. Cor nell that the polls must close in Connecticut at 6 p. m. on election day, Nov. 3.
 Mrs. Woodhouse was to meet with various state and local officials in- terested in the polling hours 'situa- ton.
 Judge Cornell ruled towns have no authority to extend the voting hours beyong 6 p. m. in state cleo tions, although they may do so in local elections.
 Mrs. Woodhouse several weeks ago interpreted the statutes to mean that the polls must stay open minimum of 12 hours, but that there was no maximum numbers ot | hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-05
LIFE TERM GIVEN
 TO WIFE SLAYER

Springfield, Mass. Oct. 5.-(UP)- Facing the electric chair If convict ed, Lendon Allen Layr, 27, Spring field war worker, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder ,day in con- nection with the knife staying of his wife and was sentenced immediate ly to life Imprisonment. The trial was in oits second day.
 Superior Judge David F. Dillon accepted the plea to the lesser charge after defense counsel Arthur T. Garvey had explained that the killing resulted from a trivial ar gument over some curtains which Mrs. Pauline Layr. 26, had bought on credit. The crime occurred last Oct. 2T.
 Enraged when his wife called him a name. 0arvey said, Layr seized her, checked her Into unconscious ness, carried her to . closet and slashed her throat with hunting knife. Layg, q former resident Of Union, Me. then walked to police headquaFters and surrendered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-05
6 N. E. GOVERNORS
 RENEW DEMANDS
Want Conference With FDR Not Ickes, on Fuel
 Oil Situation

Boston, Oct. S.-(UP)-The six New England governors today re- newed their request for a confer- ence with President Roosevelt on this regions critical fuel oil situa- ton.
 The governors agreed to abide by the Presidents suggestion that they discuss the matter with Petroleum Coordlnator Harold |. Ickes. but they believed a personal discussion with the chief executive would be extremely helpful" in dealing with the emergency.
 During . six.way telephone con- ference this morning, the governors drafted 6 telegram which Was sent to Presidential Secretary Edwin M, watson in reply Co the wire received from tho White House Friday. n that message the President declined t0 meet tho soveFners and suggested theg zee Ickea.
 Tic reply. signed by the govaFnoft 0l Massachusetts. Maine Vermont.
 fConilnuaA am RRge ~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-05
Russians Claim Out Of F. Attacks Only OneSucceeded
U. s, SUB IS
 REPORTED LOST
Navy Announces GruniOn Overdue in Pacific; "Pre=
 snmed Lost"

Washington, Oct. 5-CUP)-The navy announced today the 1,526-ton submarine Grunion has been over due in the Pacific for some time and must be presumed to be lost. :"
 Submarines of htis class normally carry a complement of 65 officers and men.
 This was the fifth U. s. Submarine lost since the war began.
 Text of navy communique No. 139:
 Pacific Area:
 q. The U. s. Grunion (subma- rine) has been overdue in the Pa cific for some time and must be presumed to be lost.
 "2. The next of kin of the per sonnel of the Grunion have been notified"
 The Grunion was commanded by Lieut.. Comdr. Mannert Lincoln Abele, 49, of (103 Greenletf St), Quincy, Mass. He was listed as missing at sea-"
 The Grunion was one of the new est types. She was authorized by Congress in 1884 and was launched last eDc. 22. Mrs. Stanford c. Hop- CT. wife of Rear Admiral oHoper, was her sponsor.
 The vessel was named for a small marine fish of the American Pacific coast.
 Most details of this class of sub marines are restricted, but they car ry 10 torpedo tubes, six in the bow and four in the stern. They have been credited with a surface speed of 21 knots.
 The Grunion was built by the Elec- tric Boat Go. at Groton, Conn.
 Of the five submarines lost so far three, the Shark, Perch and Grun- ion-were listed as missing and pre- stunned lost; the Sea Lion was blown up in dry dock at Cavite, P. T., to prevent it from falling into Japanese hands, the he S-26 was lost in a collision off Panama.
 Loss of the Grunion brings U. s. warship losses of all types to 55.
 But U. s. submarines. which have hacked away constantly at Japanese supply lines in the Far East have been credited with sinking "A Jap war and merchant vessels, probably sinking 19 others and damaging 9 "a total of 115.