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Evening star., 1943-05-19
Five Killed in Action,
One Missing From
Metropolitan Area
War Department Reports
306 More Casualties
On All War Fronts

Five District and nearby Mary
land men have been killed in action
in war zones, and another District
resident is reported missing in &C
tion, it was learned today as the
War Department announced the
names of 143 soldiers killed and 1e2
missing in action.
Second 1t. Bryon c. Andrews, a.
son of Mrs. Lucille Andrews and
brother OF Mrs. Lorraine Wilson, both
OF this city, and Pfc. Elijah Gadson
colored, son Of Mrs. Essye Gadson
lilo Forty-ninth street NE, lost
their lives in the Southwest Pacific
area.
1t. Andrews, native Of Archer City,
Tex, lived here 10 years, attended
Central High School and later en-
tered Tarleton College OF Texas A.
and M. He was co-pilot of an Army
bomber He won his wings in Texas
dllu WCIlU ONCl SCdS 1ocC DCCC11lpC1'
He has two brothers, William An
drews, civilian whom the Japa-
nese held as a prisoner in Manila.
and Claude Andrews. II, who lives
here with his mother at 28l6 Con-
necticut avenue NV.
Pvt. Gadson, drafted two years
ago, attended Armstrong High
School and was a guard at the
Sears Roebuck Co. here when he
entered the Army. Attached to the
Engineer Corps, he was killed on
duty In New Guinea. He has eight
brothers and three sisters.
Nearby Maryland men reported
killed in action in North Africa were
Pfc. Francis L. Kennedy, jr., son
of Francis Kennedy, sr.. Frederick;
Pvt. Clarence E. Nusz, son of Mrs
Nellie Nusz, Route 3, Frederick. and
Technician Fifth Grade Roger w
Evening star., 1943-05-19

inss per week are required to satisfy
service needs, this painting win con-
ttnue through the years to symbolic
. patriotic devotion Of service to our
heroes on the part of the medical
profession, the American Red Cross
and the biological laboratories OF
the Nation that have processed the
blood"
Meanwhile, . group Of Is UsO
hostesses, dance directors and serv-
ice men assembled by the Jewish
Community Center will make blood
donations at 6 pm. today at the
donor center, Twenty third and c
streets NV.
Evening star., 1943-05-19
Baroness de Szepessy
Is Found Mentally III
By the Associated press

BY the Associated Press.
DALLAS, Tex. May 1s.-Be-
1eweled Baroness L. Maria de SEE
pessy, 80, was held in a Dallas hos
pital today after jury found her Of
unsound mind.
The baroness testified during the
County Court hearing that while liv-
ing In hotels here she had been ac-
cused frequently of being a German
spy. Witnesses, who said they did
not know her, testified she had taxed
them with calling her a spy.
The baroness had been under sur
veillance for several months. De-
tective Inspector Will Fritz told the
jury, after her arrival to be near her
daughter, who, he said, was Princess
Stephanie of Hohenlohe.
Evening star., 1943-05-19
Dealers Have Coal
But Cont Deliver
By the Associated Press.

by the Associated Press.
PARIS, Mo.-Customers desiring
to NIL their coal bins this summer
Will have to volunteer to unload the
freight cars themselves.
Coal dealers James and Godfrey
Young have agreed to furnish all
the coal needed, but shortage Of
labor makes 1t impossible to deliver
the fuel.
Evening star., 1943-05-19
Meeting Will Launch
Drive for Nurses

A drive to recruit nurses for the
armed forces will be launched at q
meeting sponsored by the District
Red Gross Nurse Recruitment Com
mittee at pm. tomorrow in the
Medical Society auditorium, 1718
M street NV. Sister Olivia, chair
man. will preside.
Principal speaker will be Miss
Gertrude Banf1eld, assistant to the
national director of Red Cross
Nursing Service. Representatives
of hospitals, health agencies and
civic bodies will be present.
Evening star., 1943-05-19

Poole, son Of Mrs. Annie Poole
Mount Airy.
Second 1t. Peter w. Branch, son
Of Randolph w. Branch, who lived
at 1888 Thirteenth street NV, was
reported missing In action in the
European area. Neighbors said the
father had not lived at the Thir-
teenth street address for two years.
Evening star., 1943-05-19
Victory Gardens Prove
Popular in MARYLAND

By the As00cieked FfeSe.
Assistant Director Venia M. Kel-
lar OF the University Of Maryland
Extension Service estimates that
approximately 81 per cent Of Mary
land rural families and 90 per cent
Of those living in Urban centers are
raising victory gardens this year.
Evening star., 1943-05-19

Grosner put real tailoring into TROPS-sleeve Innings,
regulation pockets and other fine details not usually
found in summer clothing plus 100qo all virgin wool
fabrics that resist wrnkling longer and give
fort because of their porous construction Single and
D. B. conservative medium and full drape models Blue,
Grey, Brown and the popular Cork Tan plain shades
and stripes
Evening star., 1943-05-19
lurqe Reserves of Feed

Uruguay's shortage OF forage
caused by the prolonged drought
has prompted the Government to
build up and maintain large stocks
of the animal food.
Evening star., 1943-05-19

Il happens now and then, how.
ever, that 4 forgetful person does
not buzz until his OF her stop is
70 close the operator can't make
It. That's bad. And we've no.
fioed TOO, that sometimes 4 pas.
senger does buzz once in plenty
Of time, but the Car OF Bus then
has to stop before it reaches the
unloading point because Of Z
Traffic light or 4 traffic hoIdup.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-20
0LDTMERSWHOG

Despite all appearances to the
contrary. that is not a still
nesting in the midst of tho
ancient garden but pharma-
ccutical cadget i'm which herbs
were treated for medicinal pur-
poses. In addition 10 growing
their own fruits and vegetables,
the gardeners of those days
cultivated herbs for the treat
mcnt of wounded soldiers.
Down through the years. anna
tour gardeners have come in for
a lot of kidding at the hands Of
cartoonists. As one hthograph
shows, an artist back in 1884,
facetiously suggested an ingen-
ious steam digger 10 relieve the
hardships Of spading up the
ground His suggested vehicle
was "a cross between a plow and
mobile bar. All the gardener
had TO do was steer the device
while smoking and rea ling the
latest best seller. AS the wood
cut shows. a bottle and a glass
were handy Just in case the work
got "a bit too arduous.
Honorc Daumicr took a jibc at
the wcll-fcd Victory gardeners
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-20

parcel of every conflict
ono Of tho Woodcuts. which
dates back to 1884 shows N1r
grooming of a Victory Garden
ou the grounds of q Medieval
castle Gardens were as impor
taut then as they are today
for these baronial establishments
had 20 suhsist without any out
side help during the time that
men were away fighting
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-20

po, 49, o 'mt same evening looking like William Tho C 80,
tho no ~ u Dill / stopped in the lool
p, foods department Five fvorte cereals al - round
GrapeNut Flakes D rak@' Nabco Shredded Wheat GrapeNu and
80 nNeS 10 individual servings All with tho, - ana
W you re always talking about Papa Good p4" gram n0uHh
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-20

o.. - veor. Bills family visit us-and' muc'i do
: ~. 49,, ,Gn-aws." they're a problem, They arc
ssv about food and planning meals uS'u 70 e ~
NO the shivcrs-cspccialy breakfast! 30 when 'n'
Visiting Firemcn arrived this tme-baE, baggage
and ration tickets said to Bill Bill, m not
mining hotel Why cant your folks all IKE the
.on, toods-ccrcal. for instancc'' Don ask me-
..n,;od R;l Il don't like the same cereal DAY S'e'
IL. ,a,yolf Il must run in the family
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-20

The
Famous
Iithog-
raphcr
Daunlier
Did This
Humorous
Sketch Of
"A Man and
His Wifp
Dreaming
of the rop
They Hoped
to Raise
i'm Their
Backyard.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-20

An Eminent
English
Artist of
the 18th
Century
Made This
Picture Of
a kctlned
Feminine
Victory
Gardener"
More
\ppropri
atClN
Dressed
for y
Garden
Party
Than for
Serious
Work
i'm the Soil.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-06-20

This
Humorous
Sketch
Made I'm
1884 l. an
Artists
Notion
Of How a
Victory
Garden
Could BE
PlOwed
With "A
Minimum
of Physical
Effort.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08
PERSONALITYEIGHT

PERSONAL---VERY.
The Personality Eight will have
their frst cabaret party at the
Three Skies on May z. Meet the
Personality Eight at the Skies and
have q very enjoyable evening.
Odell Gloves, president; Connie
Ware, secretary.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08
Nine Of Hearts Club
In Weekly Meeting

Nine OF Hearts Bridge club held
is weekly meeting at the home of
Mrs. June Austin. Si00 fireman ave-
nue.. All members were present ex-
cept Mrs. Vera Powell, who has
been out OF town for some time
visiting her mother.
After the opening prayer ed by
our chaplain the business session
was conducted when the business
had been dispensed with the re-
mainder OF the evening was spent
playing bridge. and enjoying the
delightful repast served bSthe
hostess
The club wishes 10 express its ap-
probation 10 the following club for
their cooperation on our party OF
May !: The Hi-Hattcrs club. the
Four Forty club. the Ten Shoppers
and host OF friends. The next
meeting Will be held at the home
Of Mrs Runett Cooper. 1881 Car
doni. Helen Green. president. Lii
Ian Middleton. secretary.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08
Grade Labels
Protest Made
By IS Clubs

WASHINGTON, d. C.-Sharply
criticizing the recent statement OF
Pren;iss NJ. Brown, price admins
traitor. doubling his authority 10 re-
quire grade labelling. Is national or
carnations Of woi..en including the
National Council OF Negro Women
have addressed their protest 10 the
president. calling upon him 10 make
explicit what his earlier price s;aoi-
lization orders have implied, by is
suing clarifying order requiring
grade labelling Of l943 pack Of fruits
and vegetables and Of other prod
ucts for which grades have been
or can be developed.
The organizations sent 10 the
President and to Mr.. Byrncs a copy
OF their letter TO Prentiss Brown
which stated that grade labelling
is a practice essential 10 the enforce
ment OF price control; as such, it is
clearly an administrative device"
Protesting the delay which would
result from Browns rcferral OF the
matter OF grade laveling to con-
gress. they stated. were each ad-
miniStrative agency 10 throw upon
congress the burden OF deciding
every administrative issue that
special interests made controversial.
the prosecution OF the war would
be rendered impossible In doubling
his authority to require grade label
ing. Mr.. Brown. they said is doubt
ing his authority Ia enforce price
control. The controversy as TO
whether grades shall or shall not
be shown is a controversy rs 10
whether price control shall or shall
not be enforced Since many cam
ners have been grade-labeling their
products for some time. and many
retailers have carried q ade labeled
products. We cannot but interpret
your action as caritulatiQn TO the
pressure OF few individuals who
are fearful 10 have the quality OF
their products made known to the
consumer"
At the same time. they sought a
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08
Club Spread
Easter Cheer
BY LEILA MAE HENDRICKS

The Stitching Nine club composed
of prominent Conant Gardens ma
irons. spread Easter cheer TO many
shut-ins Easter. Making others hap
by seems TO be their motto. They
presented Leila Mae Hendricks, a
shut-in in Maybury Sanitorium
with a gorgeous basket, (tied with
cellophane and ribbom OF rsr: and
delicious fruit. Every fruit one
could mention was in the basket
Members Of the club are Mrs.
Louis Smith. president; Mrs. Jua-
nita Bass, Mesdames Edna Holcomb.
Richard Debsrry, Alice Bell, Rosa
lie Ivey. Hattie Duncan. Vera Con-
sar and Mae Reagan.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08

SEPIA MODES
The Sepia Modes. a club Of nine
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08

NJ. Martin, Mrs. Mildred Ballard.
Mrs. D. Anderson, Mrs. r. Caruso,
Mrs r. Stewart and Mrs. c. Elliott
Bridge and other games were
played and prizes were pulled from
a wishing we'll, which was loads
of fun. The hostess prepared and
served most tasty repast after
which members departed to meet
next at the home of the president.
Mrs. Clifford Reid, 1852 Oakland
avenue. Mrs. Title Higgins, scribe.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08
CLUBS and Other Briefs

turned TO the city from Louisville,
KY. where she was called to attend
her uncle's funeral. We extend our
sympathy to Mrs. Weaver.
The Pals of Pleasure Social club
had its first party Saturday night,
April II, at the home of the club
treasurer. Miss jamie Miller. All
members were present except Mrs.
William Steward who is i'll. The
paFty-was -very successful The
meeting next week will be at the
home of Mrs Mildred johnson. 278
E. Garfield. Apt. /. Mrs. William
Steward, reporter.
CLUB TRECE >
Members OF Club Trece met at
the home OF Mrs. Naomi Odoll on
Hague avenue for their social
meeting Of the month. No business
was discussed.
There were quite number of
guests and visitors from out OF town
the out-of-town guests were: Ruth
Jenkins and Mrs. w. Moore, both Of
ST. Louis. Other guests were: Mrs
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08

Mrs. lola B. Turner had birth
day party al her home. 1920 Ante
tam. on her birthday last month. A
delicious repast was served. Dane
ing and games were the order OF
the evening. Among those who at
tended were: Mrs. Ollie J. Minter,
Annie I. Leake and daughter, Mrs
w S. Farmer, Mrs. Maggie Mitchell,
Mrs. Naomi Davis. Mrs. Mosell
Sparks. Mrs. Margaret Royford.
Mrs. Goldie Tucker. Mrs. Beatrice
Duarward. Miss Juanita B. Wallace.
Mr.. McNes1 Turner. and Miss Lii
Ian Stephens. The honoree receiv-
ed many lovely gifts.
The Young Women's Peerless Art
club met at the home OF Mrs. Cha
ney Lindsay. with our president,
MRS. Josephine May. presiding.
Brief reports were heard from the
various committees. A previous
meeting at Wayne university was
attended by Mrs. May and Mrs.
Lindsay and an interesting resume
Of the highlights was given. Mrs,
Charles Mosely and Mrs. Eugie
West were absentees, due TO illness
Mrs. Sweeney was guest at the
meeting. A delicious menu was
served by the hostess. The club
adjourned TO meet with Mrs. Ber-
tina Digs. May 2. Mrs. Josephine
May. president; Mrs. Elizabeth
Glass, reporter.
An enjoyable Easter dinner was
given al the home O. Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter L. Montague. OF sos Chan
der. Besides the delicious dinner.
cocktails and canapeS were enjoyed
by all-presents Among the guests
in attendance were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Bernard Gildon. Mr.. and Mrs. Mack
BIrSey. Mrs Minnie L. Fisher. Miss
Ola Mae Hart. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Johnson and others.
The Congenial Eight Social club
is sponsoring a popularity contes;
al the Women's club on Brush street
al Ferry. Sunday. May 9. from 800
p. m. 10 1000 pm. We are asking
as many clubs as possible 20 par
;ic.pa;e. Mrs. Eddie B. Tansil is in
charge OF the contest Mrs. Willis
Feds. president; Mrs. Annie Tan
Sil. reporter.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Steward
have as their guest Mrs. Jewel Nc
Glo;hen. OF Dallas. Texas. Mrs. Nc
Gothcn is going 10 visit her hus-
band. Pfc. Lee c. McGo;hen in Co.
lumbus. Ohio. and her son, Mr. EN-
NETT Johnson. Of Chicago II, be-
fore she returns to her home.
Mrs. Lottie NJ. Weaver has re-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08

young women organized this year.
gave their first affair last Sunday.
at the Club Three 666. The party
was a big success and well attended.
They plan to have another big az
fair in the summer.
The officers are: Lucille Arm
strong, president; Norris Warren.
vice president; Mary Lee HaN Il.
secretary: Julia Bussey, treasurer:
Jamsie Battle. business manager.
and Claudia Martin, reporter. Other
members are Rothal Reed, Wilma
Clark. and Vivian Tabron.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08
DUTCHESS OF WAYNE
SOCIAL ART

The club met April % a. the
home Of Mrs. Jessie Ponder on East
Vernon. The meeting was called
to order by the president this be-
ing social week, business session was
brief. Various games were enjoyed
by all. A delicious salad and desert
course was served by the hostess.
The next meeting will be May Is
with Mrs. Lenora Register, 2o20 Nc
Dougal. Mrs. Annie Leak, presi-
dent; Miss Lottie Weaver. reporter
SOS.
The SOS. club entertained prett,
Miss Eileen Granger from Saginaw
royalty at the Club Congo Friday
April %. Miss Granger was her,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08
Mr.. And Mrs. Snowden Williams In 18th Anniversa

visiting her aunt on one-week
vacation.
Members OF the club are: Misses
Eleanor Carter. Louise Roberts
Mary Graham and Elsie Graham
Miss Donaretha Yancy who Is also q
member, was not present; she is at
tending Kentucky State college.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08
Formal Affair
Held In Home
Last Sunday
Many Attended Party
On Boxwood Ave.
BY GLADYS MILLS

Mr.. and Mrs. Snowden A. Will
liams celebrated their 25th wedding
anniversary on last Sunday, May 2;
first with the blessing OF their union,
In Saint Benedict The Moor church,
at 10 o'clock in the morning. and
later with a formal reception held
in their lovely home on Boxwood
avenue, between the hours OF 8
and IL O'clock
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08

conference with Economic Stabili-
cation Director Byrnes in order To-
bring before him the experience Of
their members which convinceS
them that this issue is vital to the
tight against initiation and demands
prompt and firm action by all who
have responsibility for combating
the intlatjonary menace
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08
GAYORLIS

GAYOkLIS
The club held its meeting at the
home OF Mrs. E. Boozer. i56 E. Ferry
avenue. A party was planned to be
given Saturday night. May Is. There
will be two prizes given to the ones
with lucky tickets. First prize will
be smoking stand and the second
a gold tea set.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs E. Williams. $40 East
Ferry avenue. The president is
asking all members to be present.
Mrs. E. Williams, reporter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08

Mrs I. H. Long is rccupcra,ing
from a fractured right shoulder
suffered in a fall down her base
ment stairs.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-05-08
LADY SLIPPER BRIDGE

The club met last Wednesday eve
ming at the home of Mrs. Marion
Griffis. 2540 McDougalL Mrs. Helen
Turner won first prize; Mrs. Len
ME Virgins, second, and Mrs. Thel-
ma Johnson, consolation. Three
members were missed last week.
Mrs. Sybil Knox who is i'll at home;
Mrs. Venolia Pickens and Mrs
Angelina Billups who are working
evenings in defense plants.
The next meeting will be at the
home Of Mrs. Lathreetha Hender'
son, 2035 Chene street. Mrs. Marion
Griffis, secretary.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-18
"Orchestro Wives"
Is Hit Musical

There is something new in the
way of cinema musicals and, just
to. prove it, goth Century-Fox brings
to the screen of the Kootenai the
atre a delightful entertainment dish
that has, besides the nations num-
Der one orchestra and a superior
cast, sparkling story and tunes
that set your toes a-dancing.
Orchestra Wives" is the new ar
rival and it is particularly welcome
because of the joyous presence OF
Glenn Miller and his celebrated or
ehestra, George Montgomery, Ann
Rutherford and a galaxy of gay
featured players, including Lynn
Bari, Cesar Romero. Carole Ian
dis. Virginia Gilmore and Mary
Beth Hughes, not to mention the
Nicholas Brothers, one of the most
arresting dance teams in the coun-
try.
The story is as enjoyable as
its tunes and, yes, different, too.
Musical comedies had become sort
of Mr.. Anthony, dealing almost ex-
clusively with the tribulations of
struggling ingenues and backstage
heartbreak. But Orchestra Wives
is way off this beaten path. Indeed,
it beats new path for itself II
gives an intimate wife's eye-vieW of
the boys who play the nations love
songs-to everyone but their wives
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-18
Army Wants ough
Outdoor Men For
Mountain Troops

Montana ski troops, with a num-
Der of their members already serv-
ing in the U. S. Army Mountain
Troops, are staging a campaign TO
aid the Army in its current drive to
recruit 400 Montana men for the
s7th Mountain Infantry in the next
so days, ski officials said today.
The Army wants tough outdoor
men for its mountain troops, and
those who are interested may vol
unteer for induction through their
draft boards.
Candidates need not be skiers or
mountaineers. The Army will con-
slider the application of any young
man of first-class physical condi-
ton.
The men who enlist in the noun
tain troops will be trained at Camp
Hale in the heart of the Colorado
Rockies where the Army is con-
Quoting a ski school that dwarfs
anything ever seen in civilian life.
Literally hundreds of the world s
best instructors schuss the deep
snow with their classes, teaching
them the fundamentals necessary to
become first-class military skieis.
The worlds longest Contain T-oar
lift whisks the skiers 1000 feet UP
the mountainside in a few minutes
condensing weeks of downhill train
ing into hours. Long overnight
cross-country trips with full pack
help condition the men to peak
of physical perfection. Their
muscles become tough and hard as
steel after few weeks with the
mountain troops.
The Mountain Troops get the bes
of equipment now being turned oui
sleeping bags, laminated skis
light tents, warm parkas, feather
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-18
PIONEERS TO HOLD ANNUAL
FARTY

The annual dance and business
meeting of the Libby Pioneer So
ciety will be held Friday evening,
Feb. 26, at Masonic hall. All those
living in Flathead county prior to
1900 and having 10 years residence
in Libby are eligible to attend. Also
those having Is years continuous
residence in Libby. All those eligi-
Bile and not now member of the
Society are invited to attend the
party and join
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-18
Libby Student on Honor Roll

BOHEMIAN, Feb. II (SpeciaD-
Raymond Erickson of Libby was
among those listed on the honor roll
for the fall quarter at Montana
State college, according to registrar
w. II. Mccall. These students had
grade average above two and one
half grade points each for credit in
their curriculum.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1943-02-18
THE METHODIST CHURCH

Choir this Thursday evening at 5
in the parsonage.
Jr. Woman's Society of Christian
Service this Friday at 2:30 with
Mrs. Leach.
Church school 945 a. m.
Worship service IL a. m.
Troy worship service a p. m.
Libby Sr. Woman's Society OF
Christian Service will meet We'd
nesday, Feb. "a, at 2 o'clock, with
Mrs. Hough.
Youth Fellowship will meet We'd
nesday, Feb. "a, at 7:30 p. m. in the
church.
E. ROY FORT. Pastor.