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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-03-20
RUTH HICKMAN SURPRISES
ALL IN BOWLING SCORES

ALL IN BOWLING SCORES
The highest score ever made at
the Midway Y. M. c. A. by the
Halle @. Brown Bowling club by
one of it's members was made on
Monday, March 16, when Ruth
Hickman came through with a 1S9
after making a ia on Friday of
last week. Other high scorers Fri
day and Monday were Grace Gard
ner, 121-130; Aida Smith, 131-112;
Mildred Jones, 123-106; Susanna
Roach, ia; Evalyn Houston, 103;
Cora Belle Banks, 101; Florence
Day, 1871; Florence Haskins, 116-
1874; Deloris Vassar, 121-116; Ora
Reed, 134-136; Leila Mundell, 1O2.
Four teams have been organized
within the club. Team 1 is cap
tanned by Grace Gardner and has
won five games and lost none.
Members of this team are Aida
Smith, Susanna Roach, Mildred
Jones, and Pearl Buchner, alter
nate. Team 2 is captained by Ruth
Hickman and Team 4 by Deloris
Vassar. Team 3 is captained by
Florence Day. They have won four
games and lost one. Members of
this team are Cora Belle Banks,
Dorothy Andrews Boyd, Essie
Stewart, Margaret Slemmons and
Florence Haskins.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-03-20

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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-03-20
WILLIAM PATTERSON SPEAKS
HERE MARCH q

Mr.. William L. Patterson of Chi
cago, noted Negro writer and
speaker, national vice-president of
the International Labor Defense,
will speak in St. Paul on Monday
evening, March %, at 443 Rondo,
at 8 o'clock.
Mr.. Patterson was active on the
Scottsboro Defense Committee,
and devoted his entire time during
those trials to mobilizing the peo-
pie, Negro and white, to save the
nine Negro boys.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-03-20
Each Day

This newspaper gets scores Of
phone calls, inquiries requesting in
formation regarding everything
from the capitol of Malaga to the
address of the Majestic Drug store.
Naturally, we are glad to be Of
service to the public. The increas-
ing number of such requests indi-
Gates the extent to which the people
depend on the newspaper which
serves it's community well.
Our phone number is Midway
834O. Call US and we'll do our best
to serve you.-Advt.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-03-20
Hello, Folks:

Well, with Easter just around
the corner, you can be sure that
many thoughts are turned in that
direction. Plans are being made
for the usual mellow style show
given by the-St. Thomas Episcopal
Church. There will be a shortage
of male models, of course, on ac-
count of the war. Anyway, the
young" men never We're much on
parading round, showing off their
clothes and physiques. They enjoy
themselves better watching the
lassies strut their Easter finery.
IT'S said a certain local lass
was planning to model a beautiful
evening gown, but her steady
doesn't want her to wear it cause
"it's too revealing" (Ain't men
the funniest creatures ~ l guess
we women will never understand
them. And that certain St. Paul
lad who usually sends his Mpls.
girl friend an Easter lily on Easter
morn will be out of luck this year.
You're wondering why? Well, you
know, this year there are no Japa-
nese lily bulbs. Just heard, though,
that our U. S. florists have devel-
oped a new American lily that is
far superior to the imported varie-
ty and in a few years the supply
will be ample.
CAMPUS SNAPSHOTS AT THE
UNIV. OF MINNESOTA:
Popular "Spring-in-BlOOm" two
sOmes these days are: AL BUR-
CESS and PATRICIA MALLORY
of Minneapolis and BOB GARD
NER and PAULINE ALEXAN-
DER, BEN PERRY and JANE
ABELLE MURPHY are seen con-
stantly together. CTS said they
even study all their lessons side
by side in the Univ. Library. q.
dub" JONES, PARIS BRAZIL
and ROSAMOND COLLIER are
certainly a popular "threesome,"
aren't they? (There isn't, by
chance, a case of Double Trouble
in Paradise" is there?) .. Bowl
ing seems to be the popular sport
on the campus this spring. Any
way, LEROY KELSEY, CALVIN
NORRIS and YSTAL and
LOUISE HOWARD seem to be go
ing in for bowling in a big way.
-. IT'S said RALPH WARD of St.
Paul will be back on the campus
this spring quarter. (And what
lassies Eyes, pluraD will be mighty
happy to hear of his return?)
DOUBLE TROUBLE:
What St. Paul lass is in for a
big surprise within the next few
days? 1t so happens that her love-
light, We'll call him cd" of Mpls.,
was drafted about six months ago,
and at that time our lassie prom
ised cd" faithfully she'd wait for
him. Of course she's been CORES
ponding with him, still telling him
she was waiting for him. Anyway,
our lassie has been going steady
with another Mpls. boy ever since
I'D" has been gone and she is about
to announce her engagement to her
new lovelight. The other boy "D'
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1942-03-20

Have your radio repaired now
while prices are low. Pay one-half
down, balance 60 days, or cash and
save 1919. Free estimates, free
delivery.
Len ThOle Radio Co.
1888 UNIVERSITY AVE. Ell. 1920
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-10
Justify Reputation for Efficiency in Production

But when all said the that the organization
and direction of business has been and today the
factor the successful OF effort Reject
the demands of labor leaders that they be given in
American enterprises have ahead and
justified their efficiency production II is TO be
hoped that they will keep the good work and be allowed to
making the mistakes that threaten
% Our business leaders not revert to the old opposition
to collective t2t They
in like planning which
would be the leaders The latter to be their
chief danger just now
Despite the achievements OF industry merchandise business
backward reexamnation OF the
that them
passing the continued weather
Fourth of July Saturday thus
knocking big trading day. only once in seven years
these factors there the drafting OF grow
percentage of the population the armed forces me
business hardly possible and hat hurts
Gasoline has reardng
the clothing business there are still diff
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-10
Stock Market
Lower

NEW YORK. July 10 GNS)--
The stock market opened irregu-
larry lower today. Considerable
profit-taking developed after the
strength of recent sessions. More
concern also was noted over the
war news, particularly the Russian
front.
l.. S. Steel. a strong spot of the
last two days, sold under the 80
level. Westinghouse was down al
most a point. and Dow Chemical
was off a large fraction. General
Motors was firm and duplicated its
high for the year.
Union Carbide lost a point.
Chrysler opened at 62a4 off ] Is
points.
Opening quotations: General
Motors $685.. up Is; u. S. Steel
49,, off u Bethlehem Steel 55l2
unchanged: Du Pont II. I'M
changed: Dow Chemical 1l5N, off
s.; Westinghouse Electric II. off
%: n. Y. Central 9. unchanged
Consolidated Edison. 1874. un-
changed: Standard OIL Of n. j.
3Sls. up -; U. S. Rubber 1884,,
off n. AZ
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-10
On the Business Front
With WARD SCHULTZ
Detroit Times Financial Editor

at least Is tires not counting the
five on each car.
Then there's the political aspect.
Tire men say that even spares
won't be taken before the Novem-
Der elections. Too. there's the per-
sonnet problem. Who would pick
up the tires? That would take lit
orally thousands of government
employees.
There arc several natural cor
receive influences which arc
counted upon heavily 10 aid in the
general situation. Tire men point
out that with gas rationing in
effect. as one or two tires wear
out. there will be no percentage
in an individual. not entitled to
new tires. keeping his three old
ones. He'll probably be willing 10
sell.
Then the governments consider
ing a gold law" on tires. They'd
make IL unlawful 10 have more
than five in possession. and buy
the extras at ceiling prices.
The pictures not good but
neither is IL completely bad.
In the meantime. do your part
and cut down on your driving.
~ The suggestion has been
made nationally that inaSmuch a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-10

Despite President Roosevelt'S
Scary assertion that the govern
ment is prepared 10 seize all tires
IF necessary" il is the consensus
of Akron rubber men that you'll
be able to hang onto at least four
of those beloved "sauSages" until
1913.
a survey of the plants down
there showed that, while confisca-
ton might possibly be necessary
next year, it is juss not in the
cards before then.
There are several reasons why
this is true.
In the first place, there are sew
eral actions which will be taken
before. such drastic measures are
used. Akron experts say that an
estimated 100000 tires either
new or recaps-are being boarded
right now by private car owners.
And that's over and above the
spare tires.
They say that the government
will take action TO pick those up
first.
Just in case you don't believe
that figure. stop and see how many
of your friends have tires sailed
away. Just on p quick mental
check. l can think of five pcrSonai
acquaintance who have total Of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-10
$I-Year Men Have Special Value

In such circumstances temporary civilian employees OF
the federal governmenthe dollar year special
cling perpetuay TO their govern
Jobs like therefore
willing making decisions knowing full well
hndsigh of them will eventually prove
wrong ndecon, however would be vastly more costly
o the nation
Discussing this inside psychological management problem at
Washington naner who Is temporarily in federal
service half jokingly told me-
expansionist production know that
ne
traitors On the other hand, we o'erpoduce wen
imply be indicted"
the concerning expanding production OF
rubber example springs from the fact that teen
echnques for making
the substitute product three weeks important
developed bpoduct OF processing an
other vital schedule Of production Is
produce much rubber by the end OF 1913 as inns
This not necessarily make
available civilians however, as military ana
Tefat will by that tnne
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-10
MARKETS
M. S. Rukeyser
M. S. Rukeyser
Production Plans
Shifting With War

The planning of production in the nature of things must
be higher military strategy is forever dealing with
shifting targets.
of battle faraway places such Egypt and
Svasopo teaches production plans altered
accordingly.
despite advantages of producing identical frozen
model of tank planes and other munitions II deemed advisable
The degree of obsoescence
physical implements of is exceedingly rapid
flow only from experience the proving ground
field exploratory activities the
industrial research laboratories Incidentally the Improvement in
technology will significance the making OF civilian
products Such creative progress Will to some
extent, offset the prodgousy high cost OF total warfare
In wartime technology il is difficult
for high command at Washington TO make decisions
AS advanced the srategs
have been continuously lifting their sights.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-10

many of the old junkers in the
auto graveyards still have tires on
them. some effort be made TO get
those tires.
II is pointed out that junk yard
operators cannot spare the labor
to remove them because one cent a
pound won't cover costs. Civilian
volunteers are a recommended SUBJ
stitute.
Now / haven't made survey OF
the auto graveyards in this area.
but If such a condition prevails
here prompt action is in order.
Came a call from Tom Lite Of
the local office of the War Pro-
duction Board regarding this col.
umn's suggestion that Detroit take
steps 10 remove abandoned street
car tracks.
He pointed out that IL was not
economically sound without IT,
WPA labor we mentioned and
added no one knows how long
that will be available.
Concluding with the observation
that steel scrap is more valuable 10
the war program than its ~cttal
dollar bnd cents value. p" 800 Ire
WPB is NV trying 10 r. g
way OF making II cco lily
possible TO get the scrap in.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-10
Soldiers 10 Vie
In Field Meet
Tlme, stan Correspondent

FORT CUSTER. July l0.-Sol-
diers patronizing Service Club
No. / will participate Wednesday
in the field day on the post parade
grounds from / until 5 o'clock.
The program is under direction
Of Maj. Ivan Reveal, post specia
service officer. in cooperation
with USO directors.
Plaques being prepared by the
army illustrators under Sidney w.
ISeeley will be awarded TO the win
ming company teams and the In
ldividual event champions.
Included in the program are the
i60-yard dash trials. which is run
with gas masks; grenade throw,
lightweights' tug of war and cage
ball game. Other specialties are
the 100-yard dash, the sack race,
carry race. three-legged race. shot
put, push ball and heavyweight
tug of war.
Although the deadline for en-
tries is Saturday noon, many have
already been received.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-10
Martin Pushes
Investor Union

Wide interest in the purposes,
and a full recognition of the need
for an organization embracing the
common stockholders of American
corporations. was reported in
Washington and New York by
Homer Martin, president of the
I United Investors of America, on
his return from the East.
Speaking before the Dearborn
Optimist Club in Dearborn Inn,
Martin announced that John d.
Lynch. attorney and member of
the board of regents of the Uni
versity of Michigan. has joined the
directorate of the new group,
which seeks Ito give the members
OF the American middle class who
compose the backbone Of invest
ment in the American system of
free enterprise an articulate voice
in the effort 10 defend that system
and prevent il from being engulfed
, by government ownership"
Lynch will act AS counsel Of UIA
and complete the Incorporation OF
the "non-profit investors union.
Martin said he conferred in
Washington with Robert S. Rubin,
assistant 10 Chester T. Lane, who
is general counsel for the Securi-
ties and Exchange Commission.
about the necessity for changes in
corporation and exchange prac-
tees that are required if violent
fluctuations of the stock market
due TO forced or distress sales of
stock are 10 be avoided in the fu-
ture.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-10
Major Beibeshiemer
New Provost Marshal
Time. stan Correspondent

FORT CUSTER, July 10. -
Mai. F. Beibeshiemer of MANS
tique today reported for duty here
as post provost marshal, relieving
Lieut.. A. d. Clausen. acting mar
shall since July 5. Major Biebe-
shiemer has been in charge Of the
nursery at Manistique. which sup
piled the CCC camps in the Upper
Peninsula with millions of young
trees each year,
Two promotions were announced
this morning by Lieut.. Col. Eldon
NJ. Stenjem, commanding officer
OF the recruit reception center
They are Harold E. Corbin. 2053l
WISCONSIN avenue. Detroit. pro-
NOTED 10 be technician fourth
grade. and Thomas j. Stensland
IChicago. corporal.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-10
Farmers Market

FRCIIS-AppleS, Yellow TransparentE.
fancy. s2soa3 eaa No. !. sza2.2s::
- ct. crate; No. !, $40 50. No. 2 SO SO;
fancy. SO. Currants. fancy, 81 so 24-qt
crate; No. /. S3.50ui. Gooseberries. No
/. >3.5014 2i-qt crate. Huckleberries
No. ! $. A0ns 2i-qt. crate Rsspberries,
red No J. S6-5JH7 24-qt, crate; black
50 30 2i-qt crate No l. S5.7ju6: black.
No. /, s. IS 24-at. crate Strawberries
No ]. ~ 5Oa5 24-qt. crate; No. =, 10
LETTUCE AND SALAD GREENS
Head lettuce. fancy, S2I225 bu.: No. /
81 250l.75. No. 2 75cHSi Leaf lettuce,
No. /, 40n Soc bu. Romano, No. /. 4oa
2: 4oc. Endve. No. l. SI25ul75 bu.
VEGETABLE GREENs-corards No
]. 'oa csc bu. sorrel No. /. sou soc bu.
Turnip. s. n GOO bu. Mustard No. I. 8,
pOc bu. Cabbage No. / 40si SOC bu
kals, No. I. 75c hu. Swiss chard. No. /,
VEGETABLES. MISCELLANEOUS
paragus, No 81 so doz. punches: No.
2 5OaT5c Wax beans. fancy, So so bu
No. 1. x2.75p3. Flat green beans. fancy
s. so bu. No. l. sl.75a AIS No. 2. 81 so.
No. j. s27543, No ?. S2G223. Horse
beans. No 81 50a3 bu Beets, No. 4.
sou 6Jc dor punches No. /, 75c Isl IS bu.
Broccoli No. /. s2M2jo bu. Cabbage,
lhNfNs ~ " bNt uA w " " wv NhllN
No. Si.25 bu.. Red cabbage, No. I.
81 25gi.50 bu Carrots No. !. 50n 65c
dOx punches Caulinower, No /. 81 750
z. - hu No. 2 SlWl.25. Celery. fancy,
s5a 75o doz. punches No. I, 30 q zoe No.
2. 2ON Use. Cucumbers. fancy, - bu.
No. J. So Dill. tON soc dOz. lunches
Kohirabi. No. J. sou 75c doz. lunches.
leeks. No 1. Nu125 doz punches
Onions dry. No. j. $50 5o-lb sack
green. No. / 80 6Jc doz. punches; No. ?,
toe curly parsley No l, 50 SOC doz.
punches Parsley root No !. so a soc doz.
punches Peas. No. 1. 81 2 p bu. Peppers
hot No / 5oc peck bskt. Potatoes fancy
50 bu No /. 81. 500 IS; No. q s5c "a 81
Radishes. red No I. Use dor. bchs No q
4Oc; long white No. /. 80 % 65c dor. bchs
Rhubsrb % . 35c doz. punches. Summer
squash. No J. S2u225 half bushel: No.
? 81 So Italian squash fancy. 81 sou
! rs peck basket No. !. SlHl.25. To-
mstoes dollhouse No 81 IS 14-lb bas-
ket; No 2. $1,000 LIS, outdoor. No. l.,
- 50Hl IS Turnips No. !. 50u75c doz.
punches, No l. 7jcaSi bu. Sweet corn.
No I. SI75aisO 5-doz. sack.
EGGS-Large. Si1uil.5O 30-doz. case
medium. $3.50 10 20
POULTRY Live hens. heavy breeds. %
n &c 10 leghorns % 25ct broilers.
heavy 2e ff 3ic:l leshorn - 26c 10.
PLANTS Saliva. T5c q 81 fat gerani-
lms Si5OH2 i4-pot fat miscellaneous
lowers. 5OW7j fat. miscellaneous vege-
ables. so a Csc nat
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-10
Bearish on Realty Values in Malaga

In view the huge synthetic rubber plants
values Malaga and the Duch last
Indies for doubt will be willing
complete dependence on foreign sources
essential product Thus while the theorists are sun
the realities tending 10
ablish greater econtanment In the Unteo STATES
NV Washington indicate that the
shakeup management technique may no yer nave
informed persons there Is sun toI
the creation of supreme council consisting of CIVILIAN
chairman representatives of the armed services Suh
relieve the commander IN chel oil the
responsibility O making important decisions
k'ror il is argued that Is not
desirable personality no matter no"
In and Great Britain II Is recognized ud
tho heads of the which likes to make
III hnrisnn
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-10
Erie Retires
$995,5OO Bonds

+ NEW YORK, July 10. - Erie
Railroad has retired 1895. 500 of
its general mortgage income Az
per cent bonds. due 2015, through
sinking fund operations. BY this
action the par amount of bonds
outstanding has been reduced to
S51 .649, 9l6.
Purchase of these bonds was
accomplished during the first half
of this year and represents about
twice the normal sinking fund
operation through anticipatory
purchase and retirement of the
bonds.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-10
Detroit Produce

APPLES RusheI basket Yellow Trans
psrsnts q s. NO Illinois 2-tn. and up
- 750i 90 West vrglnia 2-in ana W
ne r,pe si'55ai so: Maryland gin. anc
%, ST rs West Virginia. q. in. and up
81 so Duichess. Illinois q. in. up. 81
unclass "a in. up, si4oH ] 30. -,
CASTALOUPES go Salmon meats, Gait
fornia Imperial valley jumbo as. 80 - 2
, 50. mostly 1925: Jumbo ses. - 50 >; %;
Jumbo ass 50 S004: showing ripe. So
IS Arizona. Yuma district. Jumbo 3es'
fornia jumbo 3es. So 3s5; jumbo ass
uoNEYpEws- California Jumbo S.. So
standard es 81 standard 12H, 81 %.
HoNEYBALLs canforsis Jun h. sos snt
ass, 81: standard ass. best, 50 IS rips
CO Y-MlchisaD Golden Heart
punches / dor stalks. 55c
CARROTS Los Augeks crates. e-do1
CORN Oklahoma sacks yellow. 5-doE
c'icUMBFRs MARYLAND. 10 bkis
fancy, 81 r5n2, choice fair. ~ 25a l.S5
Sorth Carolina ordinary condition. al
grsdes t01 SIC dollhouse. Indiana hask
DOR extra fancy, - 80. fancy 81 % No
fancy. - dor NJ i09 ii5.
GRAPES --caiiforns dfspiay hugs
Thompson seedless. So efusier pack ~ 20
Icaliforn,a salinas District. s. 500 s. mosti,
SIS 75as' ordinary to fair condition, s.. s.
ONIONS yellow Bsrmudas. T. s
commercial medium. 81 500 l.s5; Crysta
White Wax l. No l. 50; ordinary con
di,ion. 81 asa 50. Round Whites u. 8
No. I. 2 10 Gin. size. 81 IS smaller 81. .;
az; BsbGsas 2 to 3:in sire I 5 No, l
diums 81 6Ssl -; Sin and larger. 81 8.
az 5-in~ ana larger - IS. Iowa Yellow
q. No. !. 81, 43p 80. few 81 so. fat
TO generally good quality. N,35d 80.
PEACHES GeorEia bu baskets. u
3 No /. Hiievs. ] gin. Up. 15u s5c show
Inc ripe S51 zoe ~ :. extra No 81
II in. M 81; generally gond condition
so ~ s5c fair condition. ripe. so q ISc. 2-in
up 81; Golden Jubnees. 1 x in. up, 81 p
n rs. bu. basket. Hileys. I =. in up. best
81 fair 81 500 so; u. in. sl75I 2
fair condition. Si25. Hale Hayens. L. In
up 81 25I235, South Carolina bu has
kets p No !, Golden Jubiees. = in
up 81 9on 2 rs 2.in. up. 81 65T2 20: AT
kansas Early Elbertas and Fair Beauiys
= bu. basket. U. No. !. Ia in. up
POTATOES i6o-ib sacks csnfornis
az. mostly So. IS q !. 90. U. s. commercials
50 $50 as. Arkansas. q, 3 No. !
olns ana Virginia. u =. No. l. unwashec
Cobblers 50 eOa3 size n. 81 IS n 40
Missouri Cobblers. generally good quality
washed. 50 IS unwashed. 81 $50 30
STRAWBERRIES Michigan i6-ot crts
Ddrsetts small n medium size So IS
l. SWEET PQTATOES--Louisiana HI
crts. U. 8. No I. Puerto Ricsn Vans
.S275.
TOMATOES 10Th cartons. repacks
mediums 50 s5c 25-lb. mgs repacks
Al S0I as: dollhouse s-lb baskets, Ohio
rsediums 81 io9 l. IS small size 15c; orig
inal Tugs 4. s No. l. green. ripe and
turning, wrapped, Texas 6X6 and larger
M.T512: ripe. 81 so; Arkansas 6x6 and
Targer. si.7j; ripe 81 30; Oklahoma. 6Nt
and larger, 81 Tennessee 6X6 and larger
ripe 81 4OdI 50.
wATERMELoNS- Florida and Georeis
Caunonballs 20 he 30 y SIC % lbs. 81
u sc Cuban queens. % lbs. Soc 262'
lbs as y SIC.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-10
Custer Curtdi|s
Soldiers Credit
Time. star Correspondent

FORT CUSTER, July l0.-Re-
duction of credit extended to en-
listed men here was ordered today
by the post commander in line
with the army policy putting en-
listed men on pay-as-you-go
status. A minimum reduction ir
credit of so per cent is being
sought by the end of the test
period of three months.
The Fort Custer plan for cur
failing enlisted mems credit is a
modification of an experiment be-
ing conducted at Fort Bragg. N. c..
where charge accounts for enlisted
men were eliminated entirely dur
ing a three-month period. Post ex-
changes, theaters and company ac-
tivities are effected by the cash
and carry plan.
Under the present easy-going
charge it" system. many soldiers
by payday have drifted into a
cumulative debt that consumes a
large share of their monthly pay.
leaving them with the prospect of
worrying through another month
on credit and borrowing.
The new system is calculated to
induce thrift and prudence in addi-
ton TO the benefits to the soldier.
and makes a substantial reduction
in the volume of administrative
work, freeing the commanding Of
ficers for military duties.
The company collection sheet
through which credit is extended
to enlisted men at Fort Custer in
cludes items such as post ex-
change books. theater books, clean
ing. company-owned barber shops,
puts a burden of correspondence
and bookkeeping on commanders,
particularly when soldiers are
transferred TO other posts.