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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-18
Jim Edgar Looks Like
Champion To Ringbirds

boys clear OF Jimmy's flying fists.
Good midd!eweights refuse TO stick
their chins out for Edgar to shoot
at and they will still refuse 10 meet
him until the Detroit youngster is
ready 10 go 10 rounds m a head
liner when the other fellow will get
well paid for taking Edgar's assort-
ment of punches.
HE NEEDS
Edgar needs only two or three
more fights before he viii be ready
to go the l0-round route, but the
fellow who stays 10 rounds with the
Detroiter will have to be a man Of
the top flight and he is going to
earn his end Of the purse.
So don't be surprised il James
Edgar, the latest fistic pride of
Brewster Center, is fighting in a
top hereunder at the Arena Gar
dens in the course o. few weeks.
Only startling reversal OF form
can prevent Jimmy from becoming
a main event performer in short
order, and when he reaches that
goal, the big names of the middle
weight division may be well ad-
vised 10 look TO their laurels be-
cause Brewster seems to have
another champion in the making.
GROWN OUT
Edgar has Just grown out Of the
welterweight division. He may
make l47 pounds. but he would not
be at ms best; Right now ne IS at
his fighting peak at l52, but is will
ling and eager to spot opponents
six TO eight pounds in order to
keep busy-and busy he must keep
If he is to reach the spot his ability
warrants,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-18

We had one visitor and pros
oectve member Mrs. Turner.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-04-18
Bright Shows
Sparkle Last
Weeks Fights

Detroit woke up as fight town
this last three weeks with shows
two-a-week again popular.
At the Fair Grounds Wednesday
night. Lisht-heavyweight Henry
Jones failed TO repeat his decision
over Odell Riley and tho two
colored battlers' fought a draw be-
fore 1900 fans In other bouts: Jim
Edgar beat Billy White and Alfred
Big Boy" Brown lost the nod to
LeDoy Lawson,
Fairview
Jim Hart is back as promoter at
the Fairview Arena, Fairview and
Mack Avenues, On his Friday
nights card Kayo Morgan, ring
master, won a six-round decision
over Norman Hinton, 1875, of Cleve-
land, in the main-event; Leroy
Lawson whipped Big Boy Brown
again in the heavyweight division;
Red Brown of St. Louis scored
four-round technical knockout over
Abe Lincoln, both at 100 pounds;
and John Dudley outscored Tom
Bradshaw, 1875, Of Toledo in six
rounds. Over 500 fans attended the
program.
At Arena
James Edgar set Tito Tailor,
cagey Chicago fighter, down twice
before knocking him out in the fifth
round. Edgar and Tailor are well
terweights; James Major beat Jim
my ROBOTS sHd-JofH- Dudfey-bHat
Eddie Scott again.
Late Flash
Phillip Norman OF Detroit and
Billy Grant Of Orange, N j., fought
to six-round draw at Newark
Monday night
Evening star., 1942-02-27
JUNIOR MISS"
SUITS
OF NAVY TWILL

SIS
Look your snortest .. feel your,
best IN snort little suit OF
1Ooob wool twill. Softly dropped
jocket with postillion shoulder
cope ti,ot odds O timely nilitoy
touch. Slender fitting skirt with
two pleots in front. Navy, brown,
soldier blue. Sizes 9 TO Is.
Evening star., 1942-02-27

Colo stripes, intriguing prints,
classic soIids-morole roise,, oil
Of them ond wonderful pick
ne-ups for your tailored suits.
In soft royon enepes and royon
Jerseys with long sleeves and
convertible neckIines. Sizes 81
to 80.
(eport shop. Third Floor,
y %. Huildtng)
Evening star., 1942-02-27
OF CLASSIC
GABARDINE

Gobordine, as chic os il is correct
for your crowded spring eolendor.
Five-button ioeket with soft front
fuIIness and novel pocket treot-
nent. Kick pIeoted skirt. In
light blue or navy. Sizes 9 TO 5.
Properly lobeIed os to wool con-
tent
sRsmember, Junior Miss Is size,
not on ooe!
CYounG washingtonian Shop.
Third Floor. r et. Buildingo
Evening star., 1942-09-06
MIR. FERNANDEZ TELLS AL
Continued from preceding page

Paco was staggered. Il no under
stand -"
"You think / don't know she have
a husband? That's what I've been
worried about. That's why / have
played such bad baseball. A week ago
l find out Clarice is married, and that
the husband is coming home soon.
But now l am not in danger any more.
The husband have seen you with
Clarice. That means l am safe"
"You wish to tell me-" Paco said
Indignantly, that you no love Clarice?
You send me to have the date with
her just to make of me the goat?''
Miguel shrugged. II would rather
have you mad at me than Clarice's
husband"
Paco glared at the larger man. II
give you warning" he choked. Il
make to you the revenge"
Miguel's big right hand came out
anu ClOSEu 0DOul I dIO \Oild1. 4Ay
anything with me-" he stated, land
l break you in two"
Paco's rage got the better of his dis
cretion. He lashed out with both fists
and both connected. With a below,
Miguel hurled him against the chair.
Paco was dazed. He wasn't aware
of the fact that his hand had closed
about the handle of the baseball bat.
He didn't understand the look of
startled amazement which crossed
Miguel's face as he bore down on the
helpless MIR. Fernandez. And he really
didn't know that the bat which
bounced effectively off of Miguel's
head was welded by himself.
The first thing he did realize, when
the mist cleared. was that Miguel was
stretched out on the floor. blissfully
unconscious. The sight was balm to
Paco's injured pride.
Evening star., 1942-09-06

"Hossbrer' he whispered. mot for
a thousand pesos would be in his
shoe"
He forgot about the two hundred
dollars. He forgot everything except
that Miguel's life was in danger.
Perhaps at this very moment the.
gargantuan gentleman Clarice had
married might be learning all about
Miguel.
Paco headed at once for his friends
apartment. Whether he was angry
with him or not, he couldn't stand by
and see the unsuspecting Senior Ma
duro become the recipient of some
possibly fatal manhandling.
1t took long minutes of pounding
on Mguel's door before it finally
opened and Miguel blinked at him
sleepily. Paco forgot his mission for
the moment as he stared past the ball
player into the room. The furniture
had been showed back against the
walls, and the floor was clear. A base
ball bat perched comfortably in one
of the armchairs.
''Fasaostico," Paco said, amazed.
''You must be walk-sleeper."
I've been practicing my swing"
Miguel said yawning. What swrong?"
Paco spread his hands dramatically.
'Clarice got husband. see him
tonight when l take her home. He
look like dive bomber"
Miguel showed no surprise. well,
what about it?"
"What about it! tell you so you
can be prepare"
Miguel laughed. YOU'RE the one
who should prepare, amigo. Now that
he have caught you with his wife in
stead of me, will play good baseball
again. am not worried any more"
Evening star., 1942-09-06

couldn't. At last she broke down and
said, "All right, darling. come in and
tell me all about it. But no holding
back. Understand"
Paco understood. He put down the
flowers and put his arms around her.
For long time neither of them said
anything.
"Okay," Lynn said at last. "You
win. I'm afraid ! couldn't really stay
angry with you even if I wanted to.
Now: Let's have the details"
Paco started from the beginning
and told the whole story. Instead of
being angry, however, Lynn began to
smile. When he finished, she rested
her head on his shoulder and laughed
until she was weak.
That's marvellous" she said at
last. Nobody but you could get
into a mess like that. Anyway, it's all
over now"
mot quite" Paco said. II still
have one loose end" He asked for pen
and paper and proceeded to write a
letter, while Lynn looked over his
Evening star., 1942-09-06

shoulder, more mystified than ever.
The letter was addressed to Clar-
ices husband. 1t read:
81 have think very much about
how you insult your wife last night.
1t make me the great anger. never
permit that any man insult my ladies
friends even if he is legal. l demand an
apologize. My honor has been insult,
and shall not be satisfy until you
come to me in person and explain your
behaviors -
Lynn was aghast. Have you gone
insane, Paco?" she demanded. 'If
you send that, heaven knows what
that man will do to you"
Paco smiled gently. "You no let me
finish,' he said. A moment later he
passed the completed letter to her.,
and Lynn saw what he meant.
The letter concluded:
''You may locate me at the Yankee
Stadium. And l hope is very soon.
Yours respectfully,
MIGUEL MADURO."
Evening star., 1942-09-06

me I'D, but not out of charity All,
no! She slapped me furiously and
called me dirty little snipe while my
own anguished mother cried: ITO
think son of mine should make such
a spectacle of himselfr'
retreated out to the schoolhouse
we'll to wash away my gore; later l
went to our spring wagon where
Mother had left the lunch, got me an
orange, a piece of cake and chicken
leg, which I ate with tears of shame
and rage and humiliation, as trudged
homeward across the fields. Suddenly
l paused and tore from my person
the badge of my shame - a red. white
and blue muslin sash pinned to my
right shoulder, crossing my body and
hanging down my left side to the knee
l must have looked like a bull fighter.
But out of those morning salutes,
those reiterated oaths of allegiance.
something strong had been born, and
four years later. buck private in the
Regular Army, ! was following the
Flag in Luzon. Nineteen years later I
followed it to France and now all
1 can do 10 to drive out to Lands
End and watch the conveys of
supply ships and troop transports
file out San Franchises Golden
Gate. And l feel heavy of heart be-
cause my youth is gone and may not
follow the Flag again. All / can do is
uncover to it now.
But have this comfort. l know the
future of our dear land is safe, be-
cause the kids are still lifting their
little grimy hands in the morning
salute to the Flag; in every lonely little
schoolhouse where woodpeckers still
peck, the piping voices rise -. Il
pledge allegiance to my Flag and to
the Republic for which it stands -"
The End
Evening star., 1942-09-06

patriotic poems. To my horror was
cast in something called triolet with
two little girls whose hands had to
hold as we came tripping down the
stage while spoke the opening lines.
And this was truly horrible, for l was
at that age when little girls are anath-
ema to little boys. Worse, these two
had tattled on me when fought
Johnny Miller after school, and had
been soundly thrashed for it.
Debut and Downfall
] SUFFERED terribly from stage fright
during rehearsals, but finally discov-
cred a cure for it. A woodpecker had
drilled hole high up in the wall and
sunlight poured through this like
miniature spotlight; by keeping my
tortured gaze on this could remem-
Der my lines. Well, came The Day,
and the farmers families arrived in
spring wagons with picnic lmcheons
and filled the schoolhouse to over
flowing. A rough stage had been
erected with draw curtain. The show
went of we'll until the fateful cue sent
me and my two tattletales on stage
while, my frantic gaze on the wood
pecker's hole, shouted:
Descend with me the steps OF time
Into a uarns and sunny cline
Walk brasely do,1n the long. long W0y
Until you meet an autumn day --
Then pause.
Alas, didn't pause but stepped out
into space, dragging the rest OF the
cast with me to a four-foot fall, skin
ming their little pink knees and fright
ening them into terrible screams.
Having both hands engaged, /, of
course, drove my poor face into the
floor, skinning my chin, bloodying my
nose and loosening front tooth. The
mother of one of the little girls picked
Evening star., 1942-09-06

The teacher announced a Flag
Raising Day some time in the future
and began rehearsing her pupils in a
program of what she termed literary
exercises" to wit, singing of the
national anthem and "America" by
the children, an address by an import
ed speaker and sundry recitations of
Evening star., 1942-09-06

forced me to sacrifice 25-cent piece
| had found in the county road and
with which had planned to buy cart
ridges for my .22-caliber rifle. ! have
made other sacrifices for the Flag
since. including my health and per-
haps 10 years of my expectancy of life.
but that first one hurt the most.
Evening star., 1942-09-06
The boYhood adventure
Of = famous author
and two little girls
who fell for him >.
BY Peeer ,. kYns

- NE morning recently, while
motoring past a lonely coun-
~ try district school ! saw the
pupils grouped in the yard with the
teacher. while four boys raised the
Flag. listened to the childish voices
piping The Oath of Allegiance and
said to myself: Why, they still do it! /!
was about 13 years old when a
national publicity campaign advocat-
ed flag for every little red school,
house, a morning salute to it and a
p1edge of allegiance. My poor little
rural alma mater fell in line, but as we
had no flag We compromised by salut-
ing lithograph of George Washing
ton hung over the teachers desk.
Ofcouse, even thoughwe were in the
midst OF the panic Of 1893 and nobody
had any money. we eventually got a
flag and a flagpole. A man who owned
a patch of redwood timber donated
tree, my father hauled it to the school,
house lot, another man debarked it
and with plane and draw-knife re-
duced it to a flagpole; other neighbors
donated gilt ball, sheave, halyards
and paint and the big boys in school
dug a six-foot deep hole to receive it.
Then the teacher levied an assess
ment on her pupils and my. mother
Evening star., 1942-09-06

There" he said with dignity. II
teach him a lesson. No man can use
me for prawn." He turned to leave,
and as he did 50 his eye fell upon
Miguel's coat, draped over the back
of another chair. The inside pocket of
the coat was clearly visible. Nestled
in it was large roll of bills.
At first it didn't register. But then
Paco remembered something. SIS pay
day." he thought jubilantly. Already
Miguel must have cash his check. I
wonder -"
11E STEPPED over the PROSTATE ball
player and drew forth the wad of bills.
A hasty count disclosed that there
were well over two hundred dollars.
'Peuecto," Paco breathed. "Oppor-
tunity is knocking but once"
He sat down at the desk and wrote
out receipt. When he was through
he stuffed it into Miguel's pocket
along with the remaining bills, and
departed beaning.
But by the time Paco had reached
home and gone to bed. he had begun
to worry once more. True, his fiDan-
cial status had been restored to its
former level, but there was far more
serious problem still to be faced.
Lynn was angry with him. And there
was no question in Paco's mind that
she had every right to be.
He lay awake most of the night
struggling to figure out what he
should do. His decision brought him
to Lynn's apartment early the next
morning with a gigantic box of flowers
under his arm and foolish expression
on his face.
Lynn met him with reserve. Good
morning." she said. "Still promotion
relations?"
NO." Paco said miserably. "I'm
not promotion anything. / feel like
awful"
Lynn tried to remain stern. but
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-10-23
WAR CHEST
DRIVE STARTS
NEXT MONDAY

When the down river War Chest
opens its drive next Monday, Octob, r
~. the Wyandotte divisions will be
led by aggressive citizens who have
set high goal for their share OF the
total To he raised in the area.
Local chairmen and workers Will De
drawn from many walks of life 1t Was
announced by John G.. Kreger, genera
campaign chairman. The general bu>i-
ness division will be headed by team
from the WyandOtte Junior ChambeI
of Commerce, under the leadership ot
Harold HallOwell. Team workers in
clude: Donald Atwater, James De
Maggie, Paul GiannOla. Walter Her
man, Richard Kelly, Harold Pearson.
{. +. Webb, A. WOhlwend. Other WORK
ers in the business division inclute
George Bush, Simon FOgel and Harry
PaSkOvitZ
In the school division solicitation
will be made of pupils and teachers.
under the supervision of Superintend-
ent +. w. FrOStic.
John X. McInerney will head The
professional division and Lawrence }.
of municipal employees. Adam Przybyl
ski will act as chairman of the down
river division of federal, state and
county employees.
One hundred women from various
interest groups will cover the residen-
tial area under the slogan "A War
Chest Sticker in Every Home" Under
the direction of cO-chairmen MrS. John
You'd and Mrs. Strauss GantZ the fol
lowing wOmen's group will put teams
in the campaign: Marine Mothers.
headed by Mrs Guy Hefner. American
Legion Auxiliary, Mrs. Benjamin
GrilliOt, Family Protective association.
Polish American WOmen's Citizens
club led by Mrs. A. SutkOwSki. Mrs.
Robert Simpson will act as captain
Of a team from the local British War
Relief chapter.
The WyandOtte Veterans Of Foreign
Wars. post No. 1876, have taken the
lead in all contributions by turning
over check for 500 to Kreger Leo
BuShrOe, post commander, in annOunc-
ing the clubs gift said: We know
what wars are like. We know the raw
ages of disease, hunger. and suffering
which strike war torn nations. As
former soldiers we also realize the
value OF mOrale-building programs
such as the USO is sponsoring. That
is why we are happy To make this con
tributiOn."
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-10-23
Russell Genthe
Dies Suddenly

Russell Gentle died suddenly at his
home, 1913 Fourth street. ut three
O'clock Tuesday morning. He was ~
years Of age, having been born May
10. 1900. He was employed as a tool
and die maker by the All Metal Pro
ducts Company, and was a past com
mander Of Edward c. Headman post.
No. 211, American Legion. He served
in the United States Navy during In,
first world war.
Surviving are his wife. Alice: his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs Edward Genthe !:
a brother, Burdette and a sister, Mrs.
Evelyn MalOch.
Funeral services. conducted by DR.
Warren f. Hall. of the First PreSby-
terrain church. were held yesterday af-
ternOOn at 2 80 o'clock from the Nixon
funeral home. Burial was in Ferndale
cemetery.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-10-23
Rural Scrap
Pickup Oct. 81

Scrap metal will be picked I'D Oct
ODER 81 and November 1 in township
areas in the county lying outside the
Detroit city limits and outside the
limits OF other incorporated towns and
villages Of the county.
County highway trucks will travel
every road and street In the above
outlined area. to pick up all metal
scrap. Tin cans, rags and paper are
not being handled in this pick-up).
All farmers are asked to gather
scrap In advance, and to place IL at
the roadside in front Of their homes.
IL scrap cannot be placed at roadside,
then pile in bsrnyard. Where scrap
Is piled In the barnyard, or where too
neavy to handle, In all such cases
farmers are asked to signal truck by
placing a white flag at the roadside
in front OF his home.
All other homes in the territories
listed above are asked to rather scrap
In advance and place at edge Of street
curo or roadside in front Of homes.
PERSONS wanting information or
wishing to notify committee Of scrap
or give information Of any nature.
can DO 80 by phoning Dearborn 02D0.
or writing to the Office OF z. /. Bese-
mer. county agriculture agent. Calvin
'heater building, Dearborn, Mich.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-10-23
Council Doingy
Tuesday NIGH

SharpleS Chemicals, Inc, in a COM
municatiOn, asked the Council, Tues
day night, for permission to make a
connection with a sewer on Pennsyl-
yania avenue. for the purpose Of dis
posing of waste salt brine. The brine,
which contains a small amount of
caustic, was formerly dumped into
MonguagOn creek The Michigan
Stream Control Commission asked the
company to find some other means of
dlspOsing Of the waste. The request
was referred to the Councils sewer
committee
A request for a building permit for
the construction of a. basement apart
ment at 1859 Eighteenth St was de-
MED, as recommended by the building
Inspector and commissioner Of health.
The Board Of Education filed an af
fidavit of claim for money due the
Board because Of the alleged shortages
i'll the books of John T. McWhirter,
former treasurer. The Board claims
the amount of $40, f0S.0S is due them.
The Council approved the list of
election boards for the general cleo
ton to be held November g. The list
OF names are published in the official
minutes of the Council, on another
page.
final estimate Of $2,167. Al, due
John WOhlin. for the construction of
sidewalks, was ordered paid.
A dance hall license was authorized
to be issued the Polish veterans club.
at 293J Eleventh street.
The WyandOtte Democratic club was
given permission to use the city's loud
speaker equipment on the evening of
November 2.
Certain property owners on south
Biddle avenue were asked to replace
sidewalks which were torn up during
the widening Of the thOrOughfare.
Much Of the property acquired for the
widening was secured by cOndemna-
ton. and the cash paid property own
ers was said to include funds for the
construction Of new walks.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-10-23
Gas Rationins
Machinery Set

Setting up machinery for re Ntering
more than 100000 owners of isOline
propelled vehicles in 100 ratio ~ dis
tricts within the next few We Is will
be the main task of Edward 7 Broad
we'll, newly appointed Michig; rs gas
Oline rationing executive y
Before accepting his new OSitiOn.
Broadwell was statistical eng, 1eer for
the state highway department, post
he held since 1910. He join | the
highway department in 1888 q an in
strument man in the road division. In
1895 he became a craftsman. appoint
ed acting statistical engineer IN 1887,
he became statistical engineer m 1910.
BrOadwell received his educ ton al
the University OF Detroit and Mich,
gan State college.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-10-23
MORE LOCAL J.
MEN ENTEIf'
THE SERVICE

The following men, selected by LO,
cal Draft Board N6. IS, have ,een in
Quoted into the United State, Army
Joseph j. WOlak, 2717 Tent
Frank j. KOndOkar. 1863 Ell eka.
Stanley KOzikOwski, 1850 NJ sKinley
Stanley l.. GutOwski, Al Fo I'd.
Herbert w. Frazer, IS ROcl wood.
William NJ. Frew. Jr, EcOrse.
Stephen C.. Kadish. 9137 HFme.
Edward ]. NlpiwOcki, l94i Vine
wood.
Joseph A. Jean, 3435 Biddle
Stanley C. Jones, 1884 Sixth
William C.. Jambeau, 100 EfamOns.
Casimir S. Zakiewicz, 22f4 Thir.
teenth.
Earl r. Baumeister, 300 Riddle.
Harold p. Grunwald, 731 Pfsuf.
Arthur w. Grail, 1895 Eleventh.
John F. Murphy. Jr.. II Oefnge.
Alfred A. Charnesky, 1875 Fourth.
Clarence Mf Kanaby. 49, On1hard.
James McDOugall, 1916 EigItth.
Joseph G. Strub, '129 North drive.
Francesca Pugliese. 81 WALNUT.
Duane w. Wolf, 625 Eureka
James l.. Williams. $40 Orcfard.
Adam J. Machcinski 1919 Vine
wood.
NunziO Curcuru, 275 AntoiH
Truman e. Iatro. 401 Oak.
Barney BObruk, 22SS Sevenu
William ]. Sullivan, 315 Bid le.
George o. Mattel. 1914 Oak
John c. MOzingo. 10S Perry
Guy $. GrOgg, 17O6 Biddle.
frankie V. Garlej. 956 Oak
Harry A. Litwinski, 1851 II I'd.
Carl b. Weideman, 127 DAY l.
William p. Shuryan, 1864 s tnheil.
Neal A. KnOer, 500 Biddle.
John NJ. Szrinczak, BOO twenty-
third.
Walter F. Litwfnski. 1850 7 -ird.
Adam A. Wojtkowiak.
The following WyandOtte n n have
enlisted in the Navy"
CSearle ID. Hardy. Jack \ snning.
Norman X. Charles. Robert II Jagiel-
10. Raymond T. NOrkus. Charl w. E.
HOren and Fred A. Fisher.