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Evening star., 1942-01-11
DC. Teachers Book on Lincoln
Will Be Published This Month
Worked IS Years
Recording Stories
Of CoIored People

A collection of "reminiscences and
stories by colored people of their
Lincoln" gathered from various
parts of the country by DR.. John
E. Washington of this city, will be
published January 26.
The book eliminates IS years of
work OF collecting material by DR..
Washington, who is a teacher of
commercial art at the Cardoza High
School. Carl Sandburg. the famous
Lincoln scholar, who has written an
introduction for the work, has de-
scribed it as 1.-The vivid personal
narrative of a Negro boy and man
who sought all that could be pos
sibly known about Abraham Lin
coin from Negroes having impress
sions of facts he considered worth
record"
While principal Of the Lovejoy
night school, DR.. Washington said
he talked to hundreds of colored
people to gather their anecdotes OF
Lincoln. He gathered other mate
rial as he went about his teaching
duties in various sections of the
city. and talked to children in the
Cardoza School to add the super
stitions Of their neighborhood.
Material Checked by Scholars.
He particularly praised the late
v. Volta Parma, former curator OF
rare books at the Library Of Con-
gress, and Mrs Parma for their edi-
torial work. He said that as various
chapters were written they were
sent to Lincoln scholars for check
ing. Much of the material was
checked through Government flles
here.
His work of collecting started
as a child, when he lived with his
grandmother on E street, near the
Ford Theater. Here in the old
house colored people of the neigh
borhood would gather to relate
stories and anecdotes about Lincoln.
These stories have been supple
mented by countless interviews.
In writing the work. DR.. Washing
ton said he has tried to preserve
the folklore" 1t is an attempt, he
said. to get back to normalcy
against the jazz age-to portray the
good old life with religious back
ground"
He said last night that his de-
termination to write the book came
in 1885, when he read an Associated
Press story in The Star on the views
of one who questioned that Eliza
beth Keckley, seamstress and friend
of Mrs Lincoln, wrote Behind the
Scenes" In his effort to substan-
tiate her part in the work. his ma
terial grew and he wrote a more
general book.
Lincoln Relics Framed.
In one room of his house at 463
Florida avenue NV. DR.. Washing
ton has a collection of numerous
Brady photographs. Framed and
hanging on the wall is piece of
the dress said to have been worn by
Mrs. Lincoln when the President
was shot, and in another frame is a
piece of the sheet on which Lincoln
is said to have died.
One of DR.. Washington's prize
collection is book kept by a Senate
doorkeeper during the administra-
tions of Presidents Buchanan, Lin
coin and Johnson, with the sig
natures of the Presidents. members
of both Houses of Congress. diplo-
mats and members of the Supreme
Court.
DR.. Washington was born in An
napolis, Md, of slave parents. He
worked his way through Howard
University, studying dentistry in the
school of dentistry and art in the
college of liberal arts. He has prac-
ticed dentistry for a number OF
years.
Evening star., 1942-01-11
By the Associated Press.

6N InS hSAOCldleQ fIeSS.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 10.-W. Lee
Elgin declared today inability of
many motorists to obtain replace
ment parts in order to comply with
safety regulations was delaying is
suance of stickers to them.
The commissioner of motor We
hicles added. however, that the ex-
tended deadline of January Is would
hold.
He said the some 1900 garages
making inspections in the annual
"save-a-life campaign had been
ordered to turn in all unused stick
ers and all reports not later than
next Friday morning. The original
deadline was December IS.
Mr.. Elgin cited two cases in which
Evening star., 1942-01-11

90, ne Is W NC SeSs' - - S'~"A'
detailed t, new duties at No. En-.
gine Co.
He is the son Of the late Henry
c. Stein, / Washington automobile
dealer, WHO was made an honor
ary deputy fire chief by the late
Fire ChieI George S. Watson as
tribute tc his service over many
years in clampioning legislation for
the depar ment. He was regarded
as god .ather' to the fire fighters.
The pro notion resulted from the
retirement of Capt. E. H. Nohe.
Capt. Stei'i was made a sergeant in
1888 and ! lieutenant in January,
1887.
The Commissioners also advanced
Sergt. joseph w. Bell to lieuten-
ant, and hamed Pvt. Benjamin G.
Carter fol promotion to sergeant.
Pvt. Ira {. Keppler was promoted
to the pos of fire inspector. Sergt.
Warren W Smith and Pvt. David
M. Painter were granted IS a month
additional compensation in recogni-
ton of tneir outstanding effici-
ency."
Evening star., 1942-01-11
Dr.. Torrance Is Shifted
From Prison to Hospital

Ey the Associated Press.
MONTERREY, Mexico, Jan. 10
DR.. Arthur Torrance, American ex-
plorer charged with the murder OF
his bride, was transferred from the
penitentiary to . civil hospital
today.
Guards were stationed at the hos
pital. The prisoner gave his word
he would not try to escape.
Henry w. Waterman, United
States Consul, requested the trans
fer on grounds DR.. Torrance was Ill
Of q heart ailment.
Evening star., 1942-01-11
Warden TO Give TuIk

Wendell Booth, warden of zone
Is, Arlington, Va, will discuss air.
raid precaVtion plans for Arlington
County following a meeting of the
New Arlington Civic Association
at 8 pm. Tuesday at 1924 South
Pollard street.
Evening star., 1942-01-11

administered the
oath yesterday
to Elmer F.
Stein, 36 who
entered the serv-
ice as a ,rivate
in July, 1926.
Capt. ( t e n
S a i d he was
lust lucky" on
the civil service
xa m / n ations
for promotions.
From hi; as
81 6 n m elt as
lie u t ensnt at
No. 16 Engine
Evening star., 1942-01-11

One-fourth of the worlds 200, 900
known vegetable species are to be
found in Brazil, according to the De-
partment of Commerce.
Evening star., 1942-01-11

The Ulster government will relieve
persons in serious financial diff
culties because of wartime condi.
tions.
Evening star., 1942-01-11
Elmer Stein Becomes
Youngest Fire Captain
In District History
Now IS, He Will Shift
To No. 5 Engine Co.;
Served Since 1926

Fire Chef Stephen T. Porter
swore int Office the youngest men,
ber of tn. Fire Department ever to
be promc;ed to captain when he
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08
Last Rites Held
for Buck Jones
Cowboy Actor
Died a Hero

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 8-R-
Scores of film notables and the
homespun neighbors who called
him pal paid final honor yes
terday to Charles (Buck) Jones,
western film hero.
Cowboy friends and actors
sang his favorite cowboy songs.
His daughter Maxine, Mrs. Noah
Berry, Jr., placed on his coffin
a wreath of roses with the in
scription my Buddy"
Jones, it was disclosed, was a
hero at the recent Boston night
club fire which took his life.
Trem Carr, vice-president of
Monogram Pictures, reported
that Jones twice entered the
flaming building to rescue vic
tins. On his third trip back he
collapsed, and died two days
later of burns.
Jones' ashes were placed in a
crypt. In the Spring, they will
be shipped to Vincennes, Ind,
the actors home, for burial in
the family lot.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08

New homes, Darlington ave-
nue.. Turn at 311 North Gratiot
on Scott Blvd. Follow signs.
Beautiful homes open to defense
and non-defense workers. Fea-
turing the best construction,
large rooms, Easements and at
tics, excellent plaster job and
painting. Weather proof Win
dows, weather stripped doors.
Briggs beauty-ware, chrome fit
tings. Bruce streamlined, plank
style oak floors. Good insulation
which means comfort and econ
omy. Large lots, easy terms.
Small monthly payments in
Guiding taxes less than $50.
Your inspection invited. Open
daily IL to 9. Will take the old
home in exchange. Call Mr..
MacNeill, Mt. Clemens 1881.
BENZ. RICH
12545 Linwood To. 1885
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08
Alabama Wary
Of Boston

TUSCALOOSA, ALA, Dec. s
-(R)-Coach Frank Thomas
called his Alabama Orders back
into harness today to open prac-
tise for their Orange Bowl clash
with Boston College at Miami,
Fla, New Years Day.
Thomas was wary about max
ing a prediction on the outcome
of the game, but said he be-
lieved Boston college was
about as good as any team in
The country"
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08

= Delta 1O-inch saw and 6 inch
planer with stand. Delta scroll
saw, lah.p. motor with stand.
hip. motor. bed, inner
spring mattress and coil springs.
1912 week days or Sunday. Ira
Nicely, 3511 Colony, off Wolf
Rd., near Harper. Phone Mt.
Clemens 2350-W4.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08

For healthy Chinese Elm and
Weeping Willow that grows rap
idly in any kind of soil, we Of
fer 8 to IL #. trees, 81 90. Also
larger trees priced exceptional
ly low. Our Red Bud, Hydran-
dea, Mock Orange and Tritoma's
will add unusual beauty to your
home. Also large clumps garden
Rhubard, Is cents. Des Grand
champs Nursery. 10000 Hoover
road between IL and Is Mile
roads.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08
Troilers for Sole
Merchandise
Articles for Sole

Pair boys hockey skates, size
10. Other articles included.
Phone Washington 3499.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08

Hotel Seymour

80 South Walnut ST.. Mount
Clemens. Low rates. Hot and
cold running water in every
room. All new Simmons beds;
showers.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08
Rooms. for Housekeeping D.:

Furnished rooms and light
housekeeping. Steam heat. So S.
Walnut street.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08

EVERYTHING FURNISHED
SIS week. Downstairs, 3
rooms and bath, shower, 4 large
closets, electric refrigerator,
stove, radio. Includes heat, cleo
tricity. Neat and attractive. Elk
cellent neighborhood. Phone Mt.
Clemens 1897.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08
Hotels
Arethusa Hotel

Reasonable rates. Home like
Elevator service.
Phone Mt. Clemens 486. 30
South Gratiot. Mt. Clemens.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08

Live in one apartment and
collect $3.50 per month from 9TH
er three apartments in we'll To-
Gated, attractive residence. Total
price $4,000 yields 1919 net in
come. Excellent investment for
couple or Single person wishing
a safe profitable investment for
their later years. Complete par
ticulars available. Address Mon
itor-Leader Box 29-A.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08
Real Estate for Rent
Apartments and flots

Furnished 2 room apt. Private
bath and entrance. Light, heat,
water furnished. 86 High, Mt.
Clemens.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08

Single twin bed for sale, good
mattress and springs, 184 Rob-
ertson o. call 1876 Mt. Clemens.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08

Room with hot and cold wa
ter for rent. Albany Hotel, 112
Cass, Mt. Clemens.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08
Monv Concerns Would Employ You Part Time Now Investigated
Household Goods H-l4

Used 3 piece bedroom suite,
sewing machine, 2 tables and
miscellaneous items. 81 Hub
bard, Mt. Clemens.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08

Furnished 2 room apartments.
Modern conveniences. 70 Church
street, Mt. Clemens.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08

Elderly lady for homework
and care of children. Stay nights.
Good wages. 268 South Broad
way. Phone Mt. Clemens 1869
r.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08

THE NICKE FARM NURSERY
Choice fruit and shade trees.
Grape vines and Latham rasp-
berry plants. Evergreens and
shrubs. South Gratiot between
Ia and IS Mile Roads. Or phone
Herbert H. Nicke, Mt. Clemens
2168-W.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08

Furnished apartment, 3 rooms
and bath. Phone Mt. Glenn. 1856.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08
Help Wonted-FemoIs

Middle aged white woman for
general homework. Good wages.
References. Stay nights. Phone
Mt. Clemens 3191-J.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08
Stoves. Suckers. Hooters HIS

Laurel hot air furnace. Very
good. Kerosene stove, Easyway,
four burner. Very good. 1912
Frazho road, Roseville.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08

Woman or girl experienced as
practical nurse or nurses aid.
Steady work. Apply Mt. Glenn
ems Maternity Hospital 1875.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08
Employment


Chambermaid wanted. Mat
tier Hotel, East Broadway, Mt.
Clemens.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08
Real Estate for Sale

Housea for Sole "a
Selfridge Field home to be
sold and removed, also excellent
small barn and chicken coop,
very reasonable. Phone 1897
Sunday or Saturday evening.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08

Sleeping rooms, one double
room, one single room. Warm.
224 Cass avenue, Mt. Clemens.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08

Six weeks old pigs for sale.
547O Canal road near Hayes,
Mt. Clemens.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1942-12-08
Serves Service

125 Grand Ave. Mt. Clemens
Phone 654J
Kodiak mirror., 1942-03-28
next to church.
 REMEMBER: The wind ows are 'blacked out.
Notice

Having sold my place of bus mess known as Jerrome's Grill (Northern Light GrilD on March l6, this is to notify that after the above date I am no longer re- sponsible for any bills contracted by the said business. Bills owed previous to March 16 must be presented for payment immed- lately.
 Jerry Lodge
Kodiak mirror., 1942-03-28

All meetings and activities Sunday and weekdays after 5 p. m. are downstairs in the Social Hall. where the windows have been "blacked out"
 PUBLIC READING AND
 RECREATION ROOM Open: Daily 1 to il p. m.
 Popular magazines, games
 etc. In church social room.
 Public invited to visit at
 any time.
 Free Public Circulating Library
 Books may be secured by
 asking at the parsonage
Kodiak mirror., 1942-03-28
CHURCH NOTICES
Greek Russian Orthodox Churcf
 Rev. Gregory Gleboff

A cordial invitation is extend ed to all members of the church b attend the services. Turing Lent services will be held every day at goo a. n. and 800 p. m
 During the absence of Rev Gleboff services are being con aucted by Father G. Schmaltz of Spruce Island
Kodiak mirror., 1942-03-28
CATHOLIC SERVICES

Services for Roman Catholics sAl be held every Sunday, until further notice, in the American Legion hall at 9:3O a. m., and will be conducted by Chaplain Hayes.
Kodiak mirror., 1942-03-28
COMMUNITY BAPTIST
 TTTIIn TT

COMMUNITY BAPTIST
 CHURCH
 Kodiak, Alaska Rev. Gregory s. Morony, Pastor
 Services for
 Sunday-March 29 lO:15 Sunday School. Classes for all ages. l1:15 Special Palm Sunday Church Service. Choir presents special music. Sermon: Journeying with Jesus s3O Fellowship Supper-15c. 6:3O Christian Youth Fellowship Intermediate, High School and Young Peoples group 7:3O Evening Gospel Hour His Gethsemane Wednesday, 7:30 pm. Mid-week Vesper Hour
 Holy week service Thursday,
 3:3O Junior Choir
 zoo Church Cholr prac- tice Friday, 700 Boy Scouts
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-30
PRESIDENT
 R005EvELT
 60 TODAY
Chief Executive Working Harder than Ever-Radio
 Address This EveninQ

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30-Presi- dent Franklin D. Roosevelt is 60 today and in some respects doesn't act it.
 At a time of life when many men of his means have turned to comfortable retirement, he is work ing harder than ever. Since the war broke out he scarcely has been out of the White House.
 The Presidents physician, Rear Admiral Ross McIntire, says the Nations leader is in fine physical and mental fettle for a man of GO.
 In more than 12,000 parties and dances tonight and tomorrow night throughout the nation and it's ter- ritories, America will celebrate the birthday of the most famous per- son to overcome the handicap of infantile paralysis.
 The President will speak on on hour-long radio program tonight beginning at SIS o'clock, P.S.T.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-30
NAzI LEADER
 SAYS WEATHER HOLDING ARMY
Hitler Doesn Know IfWdr Will Be Ended
 This Year

BERLIN, Jan. 30- Adolf Hitler in his first speech since the declara- ton of war against the United States, today told the German people that Americas war on Jap an made us free to act. Now we will see what our U-boats may achieve"
 He declared: T don't know whether the war will end this year but we are armed against everything from north to south.'
 Hitler said that on the eastern front She armies of the Reich are on the defensive against the weather, not the Russians, and claimed the front there finally has been stabilized.
 He said of the Russian war thus far:
 Tn the east we have fought a struggle that one day will be the glory of our nation"
 Cheers greeted his statement that i'm. North Africa, Gen. Rommel turned around at the moment our enemies thought he was beaten and drove the British before him."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-30
Der Fuehrer Just Can [ Understand Why Ger
 many Being Fought
RAMS OUT AT BOTH
 ROOSEVELT, CHURCHILL
Spectacular Soviet Gain Is Reported -Mdny Dead
 Left on Battlefield
tBY ASSOCIATED PREss)

tbI Ao0OOlh I ED IhL00D
 With the Nazi armies staggering in retreat from the frozen steppes of Russia, Hitler lashed out bitterly today at President Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Churchill and harked back to his old com plaint that he didn't understand why Germany is being fought"
 We have not wished to force our system upon others" he declared, and therefore I must ask what for and for what actual reason our system is being fought"
 Der Fuehrer spoke at ceremonies marking the ninth anniversary of his Chancellorship.
 Hystericai Trade
 Even as the ex-paperhanger launched into his hysterical tirade, the Russians announced details of a most spectacular Soviet gain from the Donets River industrial basin to the Ukraine, 93-mile drive in which 25.0O0 German dead were left on the battlefield.
 Tn his anniversary address two years ago, Hitler said:
 Through the centuries Germany and Russia have been friends. Why not now?" He acclaimed the Ber- lin-Moscow pact.
 No Victory Yet
 ''I believe Almighty God will be satisfied that senseless conflict has been averted in one area" Hitler said year ago, in the same speech in which he forecast victory within a year. against Britain.
 But five months later German troops engaged Red army forces in the gigantic struggle which even tually led to the Nazis' first major reverses of the whole war.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-30
Invading Forces Penetrate fo Near Straif of
 Johore Today
ApPR0A(HMENT E
 ADMITTED. LONDON
Domei Claims Increasing Action Both by Land
 and Air Forces
tBY ASSOCIATED PRESS,

The British Headquarters at Singapore admitted today the Jap anese penetration is within l8 miles of the Strait of Johore across which is the Island of Singapore.
 The communique announces con- tact with the enemy in a drive down the west coast of the Malay an Peninsula.
 Fighting is also admitted pro- gressing in the Pontian Besar area, roughly 20 miles from the one mile wide strait separating Singa- pore from the mainland.
 A radio commentator in London this afternoon said the Japanese in the western sector are 2o miles, airline, from the causeway con- meeting Singapore Island with the peninsula.
 The Domei reports Japanese troops have reached Kulai and are driving down the wide highway parallelling the railroad to Ja- fore Aahrsi ecross the strait from the Singapore Island. Domei says the army is laundering down the Malayan Peninsula and the Japa- nese air force has become increas- ingly active, both against the Brit ish forward positions and against Singapore.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-30
$ BILLION FOR NAVY
 REQUESTED
Supplemental Appropria- lion Added 10 Already
 Staggering Sum

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30.-Presi- dent Roosevelt today asked Con- gress to add $6.O16,00O, 900 to the fecord-breaking Navy appropria- tions already passed by the House.
 The estimates were received ny the Senate Appropriations Sub committee after Chairman J. H. Overton tD.-LaD said he would try to put an additional $4,000, ,000. .000 into the huge bill for additional naval aircraft.
 The President made his request a short time before signing bill appropriating $12,555 100000. in- cluding funds for 23,000 combat planes and 10000 training planes for the Navy and Army Air Corps together, a total of about nine billion dollars.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-30
54 NIPPON
 SHIPS ARE
 SENT DOWN
Dutch Sum m arize Their Own Warfare in keth-
 erIdnds East Indies

BATAVIA, Island Of Java, Jan. 30- -Fifty-four Japanese ships have been sunk or heavily damaged in the war on The Netherlands East Indies by the Navy and Air Forces.
 This was the announcement made today as the Dutch regular army units and guerilla attachments bat tied the invaders in four widely separated parts of the islands.
 The Dutch alone make an au- thoritative summary of staggering losses on the Japanese fleet as one battleship. 10 cruisers, 25 transports and destroyers
 The Dutch summary does not include losses inflicted on the Jap- anese by British and Australian action.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1942-01-30
BEN GA5I IS PE(ApTURED,
 AXIS FORCES
lHY AssoCIATEp PREssf

I Alg GtA<kJkt On the North African front today the British acknowledged that Gen. eral Rommels greatly superior forces recaptured the port of Ben gasi, which was announced yester- day in Berlin and Rome.
 Twice stressing the Axis numeri- cal superiority. the British commu- nique conceded that British troops are making fresh withdrawals from the entire combat area in western Libya before heavy attacks. Informed London sources said the British forces may have been cut off in Bengasi, trapped by the Axis column which swept around the town to straddle the coast road to the north.
 Bengasi has changed hands four times in the zig gag desert war fare.