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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-09
Baseball Tips
Given to Boys

With Ray Sites and Lou Batter
son alternating as commentators
five.man troup of Michigan Nor
NAL players demonstrated baseball
fundamentals Wednesday to
youngsters up to IS years Of age
in a school sponsored by the city
recreation department at Briggs
Field.
Sites and Patterson offered sug.
gestions on correct methods of
playing each position, spoke briefly
OF proper pitching and batting
form and set up several typical
plays to illustrate the scientific
side OF baseball.
They were assisted by Alan
Hutchins. Charles Greig. Warren
Piche, Ken Carakostas and Des-
mond Boyce.
Slow action motion pictures
which will be exhibited at some
future date, were filmed by Ken
Utter. chief OF Michigan Normars
visual education department.
Sites, director of both the Rec
reation and Junior Recreation
Leagues. announced that another
session in which each boy will be
individually coached will be held
before the end OF the summer sea
son. No date was set for the dem.
onstration.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-09
Three Games Decided
by One Run Margins

Wednesdays series OF City Lea que
softball games couldn't be beaten.
for the slim margin OF one run was
all that separated victor and loser
in all three contests.
Top struggle OF the evening was
marathon nine-inning battle be-
tween 975 and 9Sl Receiving. the
former team emerging the winner.
S 10 7. Eleven hits were chalked
up by 975, ten by ISL Receiving.
Although outhit, 1917, 9S2 Gauge
squeezed through TO a 5-4 victory
over Ford. Carl Whitman's home
run In the opening inning featured
the Gauge attack. Motor State also
came up with a 81 triumph over
Central Suecialty. Donald Sackman
crossing the plate with the winning
run in the seventh frame.
The contest between 9S2 Layout
and Denton was postponed 10 to-
night.
Tonight's Games
1872 VS.. $40 at Island Park, 4:30
p. M.
933 VS., 94l at Prospect, 4:30 p. m.
9:45 VS.. 9s1 Shipping at Ford
Field, 4:3O p. m.
9s2 Layout VS.. Denton at Denton,
: p. IN.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-09
AWAITS SENTENCE

Detroit. July 9-INS-Convlcted
of impersonating an FBT man, Jack
R. Dahl. "a, today was awaiting
sentence. He was convicted in II
minutes by a federal court jury.
The testimony brought out that
Dahl allegedly grabbed $3.50 from
a pedestrian while supposedly OBJ
tanning change for FIVE dollar bill
in the guise of an FBI agent
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-09
MOI Ell

Detroit, July 9-lNS-Dr. H. NJ.
Hustled. president OF the American
Osteopsthic Society of Ophthalmo.
logy and Otolaryngology. today de
clared that the American people
are less than so per cent physically
At. At the opening Of the organi-
zation's convention, Hustled called
for adoption OF a rehabilitation and
physical fitness program. Hustled
is from Denver.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-09
Crouch Wears
Specs to Win

Making his first appearance in
the American Association wearing
glasses. Bill Crouch. Columbus
pitcher and Ypsilanti native, let
down Louisville Tuesday night with
only eight hits TO win 9-5.
Crouch was unbeaten in his last
four starts. the Louisville game
adding another scalp to his belt TO
bring his total victories for the year
10 nine.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-09
Sports Roundup

CHARACTERISTIC Chicago out a big
yesterday
l. Louis Cardinals the $500 waiver price
INSMrs Helen Shockley Corbett both
mfnsls the singles
Greenber
seeded second
next to quarter final matches in mems singles
Buffalo n YUP-Basebal handed the service relief funds an
crowded OF
fermap 81 the
national Leagues first AlStar
Columbus oUPTh idle Columbus Redbirds drew within four
City Blues
when the Indianapolis lost to Toledo
and undspued possession Of fourth place
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-09
SHOW MAN DIES

Colon, Mich. July 9-The sho7
world today mourned the death OF
Skippy Lahore. owner OF Skippy
LaMore's Comedians, Michigan's
largest travelling tent show who
died In University Hospital. Ann
Arbor, OF stroke suffered several
weeks ago. He was As.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-09
GIVEN PAY INCREASES

Reading Mich. July g Pay In
creases OF ten cents an hour have
been given employees OF the Acme
Chair Co. after so employees had
struck for the second time in a
month. The company is engaged in
war production.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-09
Close Games lin City League Soffball

of trunkline highways, the largest
calling for the paving of one mile
OF South Blvd, Pontiac. which
serves one Of the oity's chief war
industries.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-09
ANNouNcssLo BIDS

Lansing. July 9-lNS - state
Highway Commissioner G. Donald
Kennedy today announced low bids
for the Improvement OF 81 miles
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-09
NAMED PROBATE JUDGE

Lansing. Mich. July SAP -
Leon Miller. Petoskey attorney, Is
the new Emmett County probate
Judge. He will succeed the late
Judge Joseph p Murphy.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-09
NATIONAL LEAGUE

"Gdmes behind leader.
Wednesdays Results
No games scheduled.
Today's Games
Boston at Chicago.
Philadelphia at pittsburgh.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati, night.
New York at St. Louis, night.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-09
Sports Calendar
TODAY
civ Leauue Softball

TODAY
City League SoftbalI
Games at Prospect. Island Park
and Ford Field.
FRIDAY
City League softball
932 VS.. 933 at Ford Field, 30
p. m.
$40 vs.. 94i at Prospect. 4 30 p. m.
9s1 Receiving vs.. 9S1 Shipping at
Island Park, 430 p. m.
The southern news., 1942-01-03
NAACP ASKS DISTINGUISHED
SERVICE CROSS FOR HERO

NEW YORK - Declaring that
the heroism of the colored mess
attendant who manned a machine
gun against Japanese planes at
Pearl Harbor merits special at
tention, the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored
People submitted to President
Roosevelt last week a suggestion
that the attendant be given the
distinguished service cross "or
some other official recognition"
The NAACP pointed out that
his heroism is especially note
worthy in view of the fact that
Negro volunteers are accepted on
ly as mess attendants by the U.
S. Navy and given no training as
gunners or anything else.
The account of the colored
The southern news., 1942-01-03
Weir Appointed
Chief OF A.S.D.A,
Administrative

Secretary of Agriculture Claude
r. Wickard announced this week
the promotion of Raymond j.
Weir to the position of chief, Ad-
ministrative Services Division in
the Office of Plant and opera
tions Mr.. Weir. who has already
assumed his new duties, succeeds
William T. Wolfrey, Jr., white.
who has been elevated TO the post
of assistant to the chief of the
Office of Plant and Operations
Entering the service of the De-
partment in 1910, Mr.. Weir is
the first Negro to serve as chief
of an administrative division.
Prior to his recent elevation he
was chief of the Budget Section
of the Office of Plant and Op-
erations. The administrative serv-
ice division operates as the busi-
ness management organization for
the Office of the Secretary. It's
functions involve the preparation
of budget estimates and justifi-
cations, budgetary control of ap-
preparations, the processing of
resolutions and the maintenance
of pertinent records. Mr.. Weir's
staff includes persons of both
races.
During the 81 years that Mr..
Weir has been connected with
the department he has served as
-stenographer in the Bureau
of Plant Industry, stenographer
in the Office of the Secretary and
for three years he held a special
detail in the field For the last
several years his work has dealt
latgely with fiscal matters and he
is said to haveVdeveloped keen
understanding of such matters
and Thoroughly knowledge of tha
intricate problems of adlaS,sist RAJ
tive work.
These experiences emir emily
Il
The southern news., 1942-01-03
Campbell And lce Paid
Agriculture Dept.

thanks of the entire department
to these men and pledged full
cooperation in continuing the
work. 4
Director Wilson, in his address,
expressed the deep appreciation
of extension service for the fine
work which Mr.. Pierce and Mr..
Campbell have been able to ac-
complish during their S5 years of
service. He said that few men in
Extension could look back over
finer record of achievement.
Labelling Campbell and Pierce
as two great Americans" Doctor
Smith paid tribute to the men.
In response Mr. Campbell review
ed the work which is being done
and emphasized the Importance
of improved recreational facilities
for boys and girls in the rural
Continued on back page)
The southern news., 1942-01-03

mans heroism first appeared in
an official report which directly
quoted a commanding naval Of
ficer. The report did not name
the man, nor did it saw whether
he survived or went down with
the ship. If he did not survive,
the NAACP has suggested that
honors be accorded him post
humously.
Because of the Navys Jim Grow
policy, the NAACP said this vol
unteer and other Negroes 'ko into
situations of extreme danger in
a far more vulnerable manner be-
cause they have been denied the
opportunity to learn how to op-
crate guns and other weapons of
defense and offense.'
The southern news., 1942-01-03
W. P. 4. PRE=SCHOOL
OPENS MONDAY AT
VALLEY St. CENTER ,

The Recreational center ofl1S>sa-
leyf Street for children under
school age was opened recently
with anxious ftots enrolled.
Mothers are finding this insti-
tuition q .gSeat help to them in
that they .c4n bring or send their
children here for the morning
hours wMhkthe satisfaction that
they are given careful guidance
in a. sate ana healthful environ
ment NundBf well trained leader
In thisk pre-school group. the
child Learns to adjust himself So
cially, to form correct habits, to
rely upon his own resources as
much as possible, and to develop
his own talents and initiative.
FreeS S<miik is served tesuAhh
children for their mid d-morning
lunch ahd:ssookies are bought. by
the parents who have organized
themselves into a Motharsuu Club.
Thus white. tn are Ilct
served fun mHa kfe gwen
very nourisfring hislel4 Miffcrr is
necessary to the growing child.
Besides the donation of milk,
the pre-school center has been
given ten dollars worth of edu-
cational blocks by the ST. Mary's
Guild (white). This donation was
made possible through the in
fluence of Mrs. L. B. McCracken,
treasurer of the Community Recre-
alton and Social Service League.
This milk is given through the
interest of The Southern News.
y The opening of the center was
delayed this year because a large
upstairs was being remodeled and
redecorated especially for small
children. While this is the sec
ond term the unit has been con-
Quoted, this Is the first time there
has been so much zsina1olIE
The southern news., 1942-01-03

fit him for his new position the
secretary said.
Mr.. Weir, a native of Chicago,
is a graduate of the Chicago Met
ropolitan Business college. HIS is
the father of three children-two o
sons and daughter. His eldest
son, Charles Edward, is working
on his Phi. D in physical chem
istry at the California Institute
of Technology He is expected to
complete his work there in June,
The southern news., 1942-01-03
S SOLDIERS
ATTEND SHOW

More than 500 Ninth Regiment
soldiers registered vociferous ap-
probation for the abridged edition
of the 'Happy-Go-Lucky" show
which played at the Ninth Regi-
ment Service Club at 4:30 Tues
day afternoon.
Biggest punch of the show was
provided by the drum-capers of
Jack Powell, whose deafening bar
rage with sundry percussion in
struments almost drowned out the
applause of his hearers. Clarence
Stroud, as Master of Ceremonies,
Kept sup am agile patter with oc-
casional jarring Interruptions by
FATTY Lind z his ERegsn and, in
=6ermls1 s1sisterssrsra rsraf 9IF9hw trio, were
well received. Master !, Sgt Ben
'McKenny and the %+inth Regiment
band supplied the music.
Lit. Col. Chas. H Henry, Com
manding Officer of the Ninth,
gave Christmas greetings to the
catt and audience, and after the
show entertained the cast and Of
ficers of the regiment at the Of
ficers' Mess Hall.
Credit for bringing the Happy
Go-Lucky show to the Ninth Regi-
ment goes to LIT. Col. Henry, the
Commanding Officer and Lit. John
s. Bolger. Prnic Relstions@ Of.
ficer for the Ninth Recipient.
. "
The southern news., 1942-01-03
531 JOINED LOCAL BRANCH HERE

The local branch of the N. A.
A. C. p. has closed its member
ship drive under the direction of
of Rev. H. H. Humphreys as
chairman. 531 members joined the
association. All members are ask
ed to be present at the regular
meeting Sunday at the Allen Fun
eral Home, $50 Southside avenue.
Mrs. ]. H. Michael, president of
the association, states that the
ssociation plans a large program
foI the year 1912.
The southern news., 1942-01-03
N A ACP HELD
ELECTION LAST
MONDAY NIGHT

N. A. A. c. P. held its annual
election Monday night at its reg
ular meeting place. Mrs. L. B.
Michael was reelected president;
Mr.. Ira Angel was elected vice
president; Mrs. Lenora Reid, Sec
retary~ Mrs. Reid is also presi-
dent of the Asheville and Bun
combe County Geachers Associa-
tion. Mr.. WillM3A Strickland is
chairman of the Executive Com
mittee.
The southern news., 1942-01-03
WILLIAM WILLIS is
KILLED BY TRAIN

Mr.. William Willis, the son of
Mrs. Willis, 11S Cherry Street,
was killed by train New Years
Eve. The funeral will be held
Friday afternoon at the Allen
Funeral Home chapel.
The southern news., 1942-01-03

ion office and short
L. Chambers. and
of the Exten-
Review staff. The
concluded by Mr..
Mr.. Pierce who
resume of their
rs to Mr.. Campbell
ce. the Secretary
lem upon their ex-
I'D pointed out that
A1umber of Ne
ke agents has in
wo in 1906 to 555
indication of the
ork. 1t was further
lat the budget for
bn work has in
.ss than $4,000 in
than $1,OO0,0O0 in
>tary expressed the
The southern news., 1942-01-03
CHILDREN ADVISED TO
BE CAREFUL WITH AIR
RIFLES, SKATE, ETC.

Tne police department has ask
ed parents of youngsters to whom
Santa brought B. B. guns to eau
ton their children to be careful
in the use of the rifles.
1t is natural. pplice officials
stated that-.-in these days the
Boys want to piaJ soldier, but
pointed out that carelesz~or wan
ton use of the guns q =
much property damage
serious personal injury.
Recently police have tn
fffiess and even bitw guns
several boys. both white ana coi-
ored, who selected as targets OBJ
Jects for which the guns are not
intended.
This week a window of a local
drug store was shattered by B. B.
shots, it was reported, and a pane
of an ice station was punctured
by air bullets.
found shooting at and damaging
a street light.
What might have proved more
serious was an injury inflicted
this week on the forehead of
passerby. Had the hit been an
inch lower, the loss of an eye
might have resulted.
Children are also cautioned to
be careful with skates and BIZ
cycles. 1t is pointed out that the
most dangerous period is the first
two months after Christmas, es-
pecially with those just learning
to ride and skate.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-02
PAGE THREE

court for the relief demanded in her complaint and as hereinaboYe stal- ed.
 Witness thereon George r Alex ander. Judge Of said coBrt and the seal Of said court hereiuto affixed. on this End day of September 1912.
 Robert F. eoughlin. glerA
 By Harold F. DaWss
 Deputy Frederick Paul. Attorney for Pain tiff.
 Publish Sept II. is 25. oeL 7. 1942
 IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE TERRITORY oF ALAsNA. WRANGELI PRECINCT FIRST DIVISION.
 ORDER AND CITATION TO SHOW CAUSE GUARDIANS APPLICA- TION TO SELL REAL ESTATE. IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARD IANsHIP OF NORA CASE. X MINOR.
 It having been made to appear to this Court from the petition this day presented and uled by Adeua BahoYie. guardian of the person and estate Of Nora Case. | minor pray ing for an order of sale of certain real estate belonging to said Wara. and that it is for the best interests of said ward. and necessary tha such real estate should be sold, is is thereby ordered that the next of kin Of said ward, and all other per sons interested in said estate, ape pear before this Court on Monday. the l2th day of October at 2 o'clock P. NJ. in the Courtroom II this Court in the Federal Building. Wraugell. Alaska, then and there to show cause why an order should not be granted for the sale Of such property.
 FURTHER ORDERED THAT A copy of this be published for four successive weeks before the day of said hearing in The WrangelI Sen tinel, a newspaper published in Wrangen, Alaska
 Dated. Wrangell Alaska. Sep tember 12th, 1942.
 (seaD Richard suratt
 Probate Judge First publication Sept. IS, 1912 Last publication Oct g, 1922
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-02
FALL SCHOOL TERM
 OPENS AT INSTITUTE
 WITH 85 ENROLLED

Fall term Of school opened al Wrangell Institute yesterday with about 85 students in attendance Principal George T. Barrett re- ported. The school is being pressed to provide accommodations for a time due to the fact that mat tresses and beds were given to the A1eut eyaeuees and relaace- ments have been slow in coming. Additional enrolment is expected when accommodations are avail able, Mr Barrett said, but is not expected to be up to last year due to the large number of young sters who have entered the ser vice. Some. too, are out fall fish ing and will enter late.
 Principal Barretts staff this year includes Mrs. Earl Watrous. MT and Mrs. Lloyd Ripley, Gladys Hudson, Byrdie McNeill, Norman Whitaker, Walter Rudolph, Mr and Mrs. Herman Johnson, Agnes Breen and Beatrice Edenso Sec retary. Replacements are expected for Mrs. Flora Petrie, who former ly taught home economics, Morris Rain, coach, who has resigned and gone to the States, and Miss Marie Alexander, who is on year S leave of absence.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-02
LEGAL NOTICES

Statement of the ownership, man agement, circulation, etc. required by the Act of Congress of August
 24, 1912
 Of the Wrangell Sentinel published weekly at Wrangell Alaska, for October l. 1942.
 Territory of Alaska, First Judi eial Division Before me U. s. Commissioner in and for the Terri tory and Division aforesaid, person. ally appeared Lew M. Williams, who having been duly sworn ac- cording to law, deposes and says that he is the publisher of the
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-02
ALEUTs GETTING WELL
 ESTABLISHED IN NEW
 HOME AT BURNETT

The 135 Aleut eYacuees W h ( were transferred from Wrangel Institute to Burnett are rapidly shaping a permanent home there Tor the duration. Seven additional houses to those already there have been erected, a warehouse has been completed and quarters are under construction for a school and housing the teaching staff. AL so small Russian Orthodox church is being built. Work is be- ing carried on under the direction of the Indian Office With Wran- gell Institute boat serving the lit tie community once a week. Mir. and Mrs. Norman Long are the In- dian Office teachers in charge at the project which is under super vision of Principal George T. Bar rett of the Institute.
 Other Aleut evacuees who were transferred from the Institute to Ward Lake near Ketchikan are al- so getting along nicely, Barrett reported. A warehouse, 16 houses and teachers quarters have been built.
 A. R. Brueger of the Burnett Inlet Salmon Company donated the use of his former eannery build ings and cottages at Burnett for the use of the evaeuees and this was a big help in getting the pro- ject established, Indian Office of ficials said. The Aleuts at Burnett appreciated it, too, naming the first baby girl born in the com munity, Brunette. Brueger em- ployees donated $100 for the in- fants layette.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-02

Frederick Paul. Attorney Tor Pam- tiff
 Publish Sept II, Is 25. 0el 2. 1922
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-02

IN THE PROBATE COURT FOR
 THE TERRITORY 0F ALAsNA. WRANGELL PRECINCT FIRST
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-02

] Carl W. Talbeck has made appli- cation for q homesite under the Act of May 26, 1884 l4S Stat. SO9J Anchorage Serial NO. O96s4, for a tract of land described as Tract 'Z' of the Wrangen Group ol Homesites situated on zimovia Strait near Wrangell. Alaska, Plat of [. S. Survey No. 2321 contain ing 4.78 acres, and it is now in the files of the United States Land Office Anchorage, Alaska
 Any and all persons claiming ad= versely any of the above mentioned land should file their adverse claim in the district land office within the period of publication or thirty days thereafter, or they will be barred by the provisions of the sta tues.
 Florence l.. Kolb
 Acting Register First publication Sept 4, 1912 Last publication Oct. 30, 1912 IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR
 THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA.
 DIVISION NUMBER ONE. AT
 KETCHIKAN.
 No. 2347KA SUMMONS FOR PUB
 LEGATION.
 MABEL MURPHY WOODS. Plain
 tiff, vs. ARTHUR WILLIAM
 WOODS, Defendant.
 THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIT ED STATES OF AMERICA. To the above-named defendant, GREET INGs:
 You are hereby required to ap- pear in the District Court for the Territory of Alaska. Division Mum Der One, at Ketchikan. within thirty days after the last publiea- tion of this summons, namely. within thirty days after the End. day of October 1942, in case this summons is published, or within forty days after the date of it's ser vice upon you, in case this sum mons is served upon you personally. and answer the complaint of the aboYe-named plaintiff on file in the said court in the above-entitled action.
 The said plaintiff in said action demands a decree of divorce.
 And in the event you fail so to appear and answer the plaintiff will take judgment against you for want thereof, and will apply to the
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-02

WrangeIl Sentinel. and that the following is, to the best of his knowledge and belief a true state ment land if a daily paper. the cir culation,D etc, of the aforesaid pub lication for the date shown in the above caption, required by the Act of August 24, 1912, embodied in section All. Postal Laws and Regu- lations to-Wit:
 l. That the name and address of the publisher, editor, managing ed itor and business manager is Lew M. Williams, Wrangell, Alaska. 2 That the owners are Lew NJ. Williams, Wrangell. Alaska, and Winifred D. Williams Wrangell, AL aska.
 That the known bondholders, mortgages, and other security holders owning or holding 1 per cent or more of total amount of bonds, mortgages, or other seeur- ities are the Bank of Wrangell. Wrangell. Alaska.
 LEW N. WILLIAMS,
 Publisher sworn to and subcribed before me this 2nd day of October. 1942.
 RICHARD SURATT
 U S. Commissioner.
 
 AFaTVTTH A4--
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-02
RUMMAGE SALE

Suits and oyercoats for men will be one of the features of the St. Philips Guild Rummage sale to be held tomorrow, Oct, 8, at Johnson's store. Men are invited to drop in and look over the dis play. Besides these, there will be many items of interest to women buyers. Doors open at D. m.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-02
BRUEGER AND STAFF SOUTH

A. R. Brueger, head of ARB and Burnett Inlet Salmon Company. sailed south with his staff this week after concluding the seasons operations in this district. Winter headquarters Of the companies are in Seattle
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-10-02
IMPORTANT MEETING

Cannery Workers Auxiliary Union, TONIGHT. OCT 2 at s o. clock p. n. All members urged to attend. Business of importance to be discussed. Refreshments.
 Adv.