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The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-05-14

call his son aside for a little heart
to-heart talk. Mote: / believe that
father will learn plenty. He wants
the boy to be enlightened on the
characteristics which distinguish the
flirt, the shy maiden, the peter and
the prude. Father is generally strong
or giving advice, but not so willing
to take it. O~ver-zealous writer's have
made him a little skeptical -. many
Of his experiences have sharpened
him to the point where he can readi-
ly distinguish between plea bold
and bold pikers."
Talking with John and Coles
Phillips in the Marguery, q somewhat
literary cafe on Park Avenue, !
learned that this is the place where
a lot Of the magazine writers hang
out, especially the Golfers crowd.
John Phillips is the artist who does
many Of the Saturday Evening Post
covers, while his brother Coles is
editor of the Elks Magazine. Both
are young, energetic and likable.
They are the sons Of Cole Philips,
eminent artist Of another generation.
While we were sitting there, Kyle
Crichton, drama editor Of Golfers
came over and joined US Not q typi-
cal critic. he had just returned from
seeing the Yanks win a game at their
baseball stadium and was rather tir-
ed, although he is q ~vivacious chap
for n approaching middle age. He
chatted a bit then left to join Quen-
ton Reynolds in another corner.
Out on the street, / reflected later
that this city is like that. On q cor
ner, there may sppesr to be moth
ing of consequence, yet q few feet
away, world-known characters may
be SPRAYING their feet under some
table. :
Spring has come to New York and
with a series of lew wonders
People in this town don't act as they
do anywhere else To see a show,
all one has to do is walk along the
streets boys and girls stroll
along each with an arm about the
other in candid disdain of surround
ing glances pedestrians stride
on, flicking dust out Of their eyes
and praising the city government
for being so clean crowds in
Times Square at twilight hug TO-
gether gaping at the dancing figures
on a huge electric sign above .
a~ir-seeking riders on top Of 9Th Ave-
u buses breeze along going no.
where in particular except in their
own minds . on the hottest nights,
bored and heated dwellers Of the
sections ride back and
forth on the Staten Island ferries all
long to escape the heat Of their
beds, paying a nickel each
way, getting off and On again at
each side and thus spending a cool
and drowsy night for around so
tents Central Park is filled
With people sprawling on the grass
,r eating peanuts out Of endless
paper bags cops on corners take
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-05-14
record that can be played i.

record that can be played -.
BITS o. BUSINESS-American
tanks with thicker armor plate than
axis tanks and deadlier armament
are now rolling off production lines
AZ Baldwin Locomotive works at
three-and-a-half times the rate set by
the War Department officials a year
ago. A standard harvester
cutter of Papec Machine company
Of S~hortsville, n. Y, has been adj
apted a. a guayule-harvesting ma
chine. One is already at work on a
plantation near Salinas, Calf, where
the rubber-bearing shrub grows.
THAT has almost no effect however,
m the immediate rubber problem.)
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1942-05-14

THINGS TO WATCH FOR -
Clothes made from peanuts. W. b.
Jester, president of the National
Peanut Council. says they are a de.
finite early future prospect, and
that you won't be able to tell the
Difference between a "peanut wool
suit and one made of Scotch wool.
ems Rubberless but nevertheless
elastic-topped socks for men o..
At least two new ideas in glass jars
for home canning. requiring no rob.
Der sealing rings A gift candy
box in large disc shape. the cover
of which is. in effect a phonograph
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05
Mrs. Lowell Dies
On Vashon Island

Mrs. Margaret G.. Lowell, pio-
neer Tacoman and grandmother
OF Don Haskell Of the Puget
Sound National bank. died Tues
day ut her home At Magnolia
Beach. She would have been ss
next month.
Christian Science services will
be held Thursday at p. m. from
Buckley-King chapel. followed by
burial In the Tacoma cemetery.
A native OF Hanover, ~ y.
she was married to Mai. Don G.
Lowell at Grand Rapids, Mich. In
1867. They moved to Denver,
Colo, IN 1871. and TO Colorado
Springs In 1879. Their next move
was to Tacoma in 1888. where the
family home was maintained until
five years ago. when they moved
10 Magnolia Beach. She was n
member OF the Christian Science
church.
Surviving are one son, Don G..
Lowell: one daughter. Mrs. Forbes
b. MARY F. Haskell of Magnolia
Beach: two grandsons. Oliver and
Don Haskell. and three great
grandchildren.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05
Civilian Defense
q 90
Meetings Called

Precinct 81. Wednesday. p
m. Hawthorne school. lecture or
handling OF incendlary bombs.
Precinct s.. first aid meeting at
Mckinley school at 730 p. m
Wednesday.
Civilian defense meeting for
the Fife district will be held at
s p. n. Wednesday At Fife school.
All air raid wardens. auxiliary po-
lice and firemen are asked 10 at
tend.
Precinct 127 at Sherman school
at 7.3o p. m. Wednesday.
Precinct ss at Bryan school at
7.3o p. m. Thursday.
Precinct No. 80 defense meeting
with speaker. Wednesday. 7:30 p
m. at Northeast Tacoma Improve
ment club headquarters.
A meeting for air raid war
dens and other civilian defense
workers in precincts 20 and %
will be held at 7:30 p. m. Wednes-
day In the EYA building at 124
So. Tacoma ave.
Residents OF precinct 121. which
lies between No. 9th and 2ist SITS,
Monroe to Union, will meet at
p. m. Thursday at jefferson
school. Bombs and gases will be
discussed.
Residents OF Precinct ia are
asked to attend a general meeting
at Franklin school on Thursday.
March 8. at 7;30 p. m. Gas and
bomb instruction.
Men OF Precinct SO will meet ut
7:3O p. m. Thursday in the base
ment at 2s04 So. Yakima ave.
There will be a talk on defense
against gas and bombs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05
More u. S. Troops
Now in Ireland

CONTINUED From Page One)
action without much delay in line
with President Roosevelt's predic-
ton that there will be American
offensive action in the future.
In contrast with the arrival
of the first AEF contingent
earlier this year, there were
no ceremonies when the
Americans landed Wednesday.
There was only a personal word
OF greeting from Maj. Gen. Rus
sell +. Hartle. commander of the
American forces In Northern
ireland, 10 the commanding off
Ger OF the first troop transport
to dock.
No sooner were the men
disenmba rked-lt took hours
10 get them all ashore-than
they were sent off for rig
orous training In the rolling
glens of Ulster. which British
soldiers say IL the thoughest
seasoning ground In the world.
Baggage and equipment of
every description followed quickly
as the British and American
officers cooperated in unloading
operations. Such details. includ-
ing transportation. have been
worked out and now the ma
chinery Is well oiled.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05
Won Raise
Wafer Rates

ORTIsG-Prediefing II U1l not
b necessary 70 increase the waite
rent Of orting residents, the town
council Tuesday night passed an
emergency ordinance providing for
ST. 500 in improvements 70 the 10
cal water system Parker and Hill
o. Seattle are engineers.
The $4,000 bond issue. which
supplements So 500 WPA
grant. will be fully retired By 1862.
A second ordinance passed IN com
pany with the emergency appropri-
alton provides far establishment Of
new sinking fund IN connection
with the bond issue Dean Witter
company has purchased the bonds.
II Is planned To begin work i'm
mediately on the site Of the new
100000 gallon reservoir at Boat
man springs. Specifications for
needed pipe will include some s.
500 feet OF six-inch main. 5000
feet Of 10-inch, 10. 500 feet Of eight
inch pipe. $500 feet OF four-inch
Is new fire hydrants will be con-
nected and all dead ends in the
orting system eliminated TO es-
tablish a true circulating system.
A resolution was adopted pro-
viding payment of $3.50 in legal
fees To a Seattle law firm: Press
ton, Thorgrimson, Turner, Horo-
WITT & Stephan
A report was heard on success
ful efforts OF the Puget Sound
Power and Light company to in
stall voltage regulator TO stabi-
lie a fluctuating electric current
which produced chaotic effects or
motors Of the sewer pumps.
Heated discussion ensued follow
ing a review Of bills for installation
OF a telephone in the local air
craft observation post, and subse.
quent charges for. operation.
Mayor Shook. Councilmen Hedg.
cock, Cope, Peterson and McClan-
nahan recessed the meeting unit
further notice.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05
Canieen Corps
Purpose Told
Unit of Red Cross
Being Organized

A variety Of questions concern
ing the newly-orTanized Red Cross
Cantecn corps are being asked
daily by thousands OF women In
Tacoma and Pierce county who
are anxious to be Of service. For
their benefit. the following infor-
nation has been assembled:
The canteen corps IL a branch
Of the Red Cross Volunteer serv-
ices Of which Mrs. a. ID. Fay is
local chairman. Mrs. Erminie
Lamb IL chairman of the Canteen
corps and Miss Helen NJ. pang-
born Is vice chairman.
Ready for Emergency
The primary purpose Of the
corps In to provide an organize
ton that n trained and equipped
to meet the problems Of emergency
Feeding In time OF disaster. Such
q group may be called upon In
emergencies occasioned by cpl
denies fires. floods or bombings.
It may be needed IN the feeding
Of families affected by such disas-
tiers or In the serving OF food TO
fire fighters. air wardens or 9TH
ers engaged in the protection Of
life and property during a disas-
ter.
Its training and equipment
should enable II to function
promptly and efficiently.
Red Cross stationary eanteens
ere being organized where there
are already dishes and proper
Kitchen equipment for mass feed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05

ing. as In churches. lodges and
clubs Mobile canteen units are
also being organized 10 carry and
serve food to groups having no
stationary canteens nearby.
Must BE Citizens
Women enlisted as members OF
the corps should be citizens Of the
United States; persons of good
standing In the community, and
with good health and high morale.
They should have a sincere inter
est In the food and nutrition prob
lens OF the community. Women
experienced in planning. prepar-
ing and serving large groups make
valuable members.
Prospective members should
plan to take the short training
course for canteen aides. These
classes will be organized within
the next week and those who COM
plete the I0-hour course will form
into groups OF about ID women for
each canteen.
Nutrition Course
A regular 24-hour course In MI
triton will also be offered. This
course Ia designed to assist the
homemaker in solving her prob
lens OF feeding her family In face
OF rising food costs. rationing and
substitutes.
Women who wish to serve in the
Red Cross Canteen corps should
get in touch with the president of
her own church auxiliary. These
women will receive the canteen
Aides course. Others who desire
the helpful courses In nutrition are
asked to watch the newspapers for
further announcements concerning
the time and place at which they
will be held, or TO call Mrs. Lamb
at broadway x1sl.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05
Small Boy Gets
Help to Rescue
Baby in Ditch

Richard Porter. only two and
one-half years old. vas a neigh
borhood hero Tuesday.
The boy. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mack Porter ~ RI 6. Boz Ssh,
Is credited with saving the life
OF Darlene Harding. is-months-
old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Stanley Harding OF the same
address.
The little girl fell into = ditch
about three feet deep. which was
nearly half filled with water. Her
plight was noticed by Richard.
who rushed to his home a block
away and In a bresthless manner
made his elders understand some
thing was decidedly wrong.
He led Mrs. Harding back To
the spot and the little girl WAS
returned to her home, unframed
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05
ShipYords EmploYe
Suffers Head Injury

Clarence Strom, 10, of 1884 SO.
Sheridan ave, was in Tacoma Cen
eral hospital Wednesday with a
brain conclusion sustained Tues
day in a fall at Seattle-Tacoma
Shipbuilding Corp, where he is
employed. Strom, who fell 20
feet, was at first thought to have
received a fractured skull.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
Pledge 1000 Houses

and determine the limits Of private
home building.
Among those speaking were
Mayor Harry p. Cain and Ray
Baker. assistant director OF FILA
from Seattle. who explained pro-
visions Of his agency designed 10
encourage private building for de
Tense workers.
The mayor raised the question
Of how much more defense indus
try the city should attempt TO OBJ
tain.
We have been asking for war
business" he said, .and We will
have 10 house It"
In detail the contractors present
reported they had IS houses about
ready for occupancy. p5 under
construction and were ready 10
start an additional 5s4 under FILA
Title 6. They expressed their be
lief that Dol houses could be built
in the year. Pledges of 2e2 more
from builders not present were
added 10 that.
The total OF 1,2s3 cannot be sub
trscted from the 1000 houses the
Tacoma Housing authority has
asked Mayor Cain 10 request from
the federal government, 1t was
explained. since that figure had
been reached on the assumption
that private builders would put
up 1000 houses in the year.
II Is planned TO send the appli-
cation for more federal defense
housing to Washington by the end
of the week.
The builders agreed 10 meet
again about a week hence.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05
WAKE UP YOUR
LIVER BILE
Rithevs C.ieosl-Ard Ysu'll Juno Out Of
Bed in the Mssung Ram to Go

The liver SHOULD posr . rints 81 bile iuies
into your eo~sas sSery dAy. II this bile 70
not Sowing freely. ycsr feo1 may rot d.
Eest- II may 1gst decay In the eo~els Thea
gas eloat up your stomach. You get con
stipate1 Nea fee soar. sunk and ths world
lcoks punk.
Il tskes those god oit Carers Li,sIs
Liver Palls 70 get these piasz q ble Sow
ING fresly 70 maze yoa fssl up and up
90 a package today. TAks - directed.
Effective in nasinr hEis no~ freely A.
ter SA<ssrs Lifts Liver Ril-4. lee sss 1Ss.
adv
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05
Rotary President
Speaks in Tacoma

Rotarians and Tacoma anu
o.ss- southwest Washington cities
welcomed Their international pres
ident Tom J. Davis. Of Butte
Mont. At Hotel Winthrop Wednes-
daY noon.
Davis recently returned from q
tour Of British Isles and II Latin
American republics. His ADDRESS
here vas broadcast.
IN Seattle Wednesday evening
President Davis will be honoreo
al an evening meeting in the Civic
auditorium. MANY Tacoma Ro-
tarians and wives plan to attend
this function.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05
Three Injured
In Accident
2 p. L. c. Students.
Women Are Hurt

Three persons were injured IN =
three-ear collision on the Pacific
highway AZ Ponder station about
four miles south u Tacoma We'd
nesday at 1:45 a. m. according q
the state patrol office
In Pierce County hospital with
injuries resulting from the acct
dent were Wenzel p. Tiedeman. y
Of Everett. and Roy Mckinley. q.
of Anacortes Both are students
Of Pacific Lutheran college.
Seriously Hurt
Mckinley received skull frae.
ture and a fractured jaw. Tiede-
man suffered broken right leg
and a possible skull injury
The third person injured. Mrs.
Irene johnson. "a, of Rt 3. Box
SAG, Tacoma, was given emergency
treatment in Pierce County hos
pital for a fractured nose. chest
injuries, body bruises and shock.
and later was transferred to st.
Joseph's hospital. the attendants
OF which reported her condition
satisfactory.
Put Under Arrest
The accident occurred when
Tiedeman swerved his car across
the four-lane highway and struck
head-on south-bound car driven
by Mrs. Johnson, according to
state Patrolman l.. d. Mullins
who placed the youth under tech
nical arrest for reckless driving
Mckinley was a passenger in the
Tiedeman machine.
Mrs. John Ehrler of Spanaway
who also was driving south on the
highway. told investigating Off
GERS she was almost struck by the
youths car. but was successful in
turning out Of its way.
The two students were taken tc
the hospital in the sheriffs ambu-
lance, and Mrs. johnson by army
ambulance.
State partolmen said Mrs. John.
sons car was damaged to the ex.
tent of 5000 and that the Tiede.
man machine was demolished.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05

TENTH FOR PURCHASES

Navy yard employees and navy
personnel at Puget Sound navy
yard. Bremerton, bought s1os,-
$3.50 worth OF defense savings
bonds during January. the secre-
tary of the navy announced. The
navy yard was tenth among %
navy yards and activities the
country over.
Harry Ward, eminent lecturer
and writer, widely known for his
accomplishments In the field of
civil liberties and social justice,
will speak in Weyerhaeuser hall,
4o1 Broadway, Thursday. March 5.
at s p. m. on The World Crisis. "
Admission soc. Everybody well
come. adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05
ROOM Is PRoWI.Ep

Fred W. Spurrell of San Fran
cisco Wednesday reported to police
his room In Hotel Winthrop had
been prowled by thief who stole
his billfold containing SS5 In cur
rency, a California drivers license
and personal papers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05
Admits Auto
Was Stolen

Captured a. l a. m Wednesday
after q chase by police, Oliver s.
shanafelt. %. Of 1146iz Pacific
ave. admitted 10 officers the car
he was driving had been stolen.
The machine was returned to its
owner. D. L Hughey, of 1902 So.
Puget Sound ave.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05
Fire al Broadmoor
Does $500 Damaue

Damage OF $500 resulted from
a fire at the Broadmoor apart
ments Tuesday afternoon, the fire
department reported Wednesday.
Firemen said the blaze was caused
either by a discarded eigsret or a
short circuit In radio. The
building is owned by Frank John
son and managed BY A. NJ. Davie.
You help yourself when you buy
L. s. Defense Bonds.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05

II is possible to live longer on
water with salt than It is with
water and food with the salt re-
moved.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05
=
PEDESTRIAN GIVEN
TREATMENT

First aid for a laeenation over
his eye and nose injury was
given Thomas Grant, 81 OF the
Georgianna apartments, at Pierce
County hospital Tuesday night.
Police said Grant had been drink
ing and that he fell to the side
walk at 10th and Tacoma ave.
DIR. Forrest Monzingo, physician
and surgeon, is opening private
practice, 907 Medical Arts building
adv
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05

JAS. SALES GRANGE

County Agent A. NJ. Richardson
will speak on Foods for Victory
at the meeting OF James Sales
grange at $50 p. m. Thursday in
the hall at Falkland
Eggs ara dropping fast at Cow
Butter Store. tadv.)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05
HURT IN Fall.

Bert Osmun, 81. OF the Carlton
hotel. had four stitches taken in a
cash over his left temple Tues
day evening. Police said he was
injured when he fell down the
steps between Broadway and JET
ferson ave. at nth ST He was
booked for drunkenness after med
icsl attention.
Elect Lyle Lemley Controller.
University Graduate. Business
Man. Five years on School Board.
Elect a trained man Controller.
adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-03-05

MelIinoer Funerals are eveilable TO everyone.
Complete funeral prices start as low es $50.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-11
Wing Victory May Change Hockey Rules
Tiger Lineup Set
Eric McNair TO Play Shortstop in Tiger Opener
Al Benton TO Pitch Against indians
BY LEO MACDONELL

Hitchcock is the young infielder
whom the Tigers bought from
Kansas City, a New York Yankee
farm club, for $4,000 and two
players. While Hitchcock needs
more polish, in spring training the
recruit revealed potential big
league possibilities. Baker believes
Billy has the making of a star
With Hal White pitching, the
Tigers were to play the Reds here
today in the first of two weekend
contests. The other is scheduled
for tomorrow in Cincinnati. after
which Bakers hopefuls move on
TO Detroit.
Elmer Riddle was 10 hurl for
the Reds today.
Because of weather conditions.
the Tigers and Reds were unable
TO play in Ashland, Ky, yesterday.
1t was the third day of idleness
for the Reds and the second for
the Tigers. To date the Tigers
have played "a exhibition games
this spring, Is of which they lost.
They were defeated by the Cardi-
mails seven times in eight starts
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-11

DAYTON. O..-Aprll-1l=EriC
McNair was named shortstop in
the Tigers opening day lineup, an
+nounced officially here today.
Baker also formally made known
that AL Benton will pitch and that
Don Ross Will be in right field in
the team that takes the field
against the Indians at Briggs
Stadium Tuesday.
The complete lineup and prob
able batting order follows: Jimmy
Bloodworth. Do: Doc Cramer. CT;
Barney McCosky, If; Rudy York,
1b; Pink Higgins, 3b; Eric Nc
Nair, SIS; Don RoSSA IF; Birdie
Tebbetts, C; AL Benton. p.
The veteran McNair was chosen
over Bill Hitchcock for the open
ing game because of experience.
The use of Hitchcock in the in
Iitial contest might do the recruit
more harm than good, the Tiger
manager explained. Baker said he
expected TO use Hitchcock in later
games.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-11
BY EDGAR HAYES

SELFRIDGE FIELD. April IL.
Detroit boxers won three of the
post championships at Selfridge
Field last night in the finals Of the
annual tournament. Two of the
\eix bouts ended in knockouts.
, Tommy Allen Of Detroit broke
the thumb on his right hand in
stopping Erve Bernie in the Sec
ond round of the 11S-pound class.
Bernie was down once in the first
round and again in the second for
the long count.
Leonard Bennett, who has pro-
fessional experience, stopped Art
Brown of Chicago to give Detroit
its second title in the 160-pound
class. Brown was no match for
his foe except in courage but that
was good for only one round. Ir
the second Bennett scored repeat.
edly and the bout was halted
Willard Leshinski of Chicago
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-11
President Usually Just a FIunky

RACING-The horse track moguls have been notably re-
effort and they entitled to
defense all fairness should be remembered that in
all but few the officials being made the goats OF
situation which they powerless alter Tracks aren't
by officials They owned by stockholders The
average president hreng who has little voice in the
corporations business policy.
For instance Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt only enough
ktock in Park qualify for dictatorship He has
mo power his stockholders funds without their
mission John Clark in the position at Hialeah Park
Ditto George Bull Empire City Matt Vim and has
generously Red Cross but he is the master OF his
destiny and need ask nobody for light It's
the public peek at the stock ownership lists
could roast the proper parties.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-11
Tip on Nelson in Masters

CHIT CHAT-Watch for Fred ApostolTony Yale mid
dewegh title match that Zae has been enlisted in the
navy Apostolic has six straight bouts in comeback
paign filling that Yale coaching job is attrbut
able reluctance of certain parties to to
Here's belaed tip the Masters golf-Byron
the only has averaged subpar for all
played the lovely Augusta
Valdna FARMS Hollywood buy Irishbred who by five
lengths Keeneand other day. still 1901 in the Ken
lucky Derby future defeated
good and he will be right down the Alsabs
Devil Divers and Requesteds.