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Detroit evening times., 1943-01-14
MEMS APPAREL

rs Gotten Uniensuits, we're i.5s, nsw--f.A
~ Fine Ribbed undsrshlrts we're $50, nsw--4se
las SHp.svsr Sweaters, were ase---2.11
80 AlI.Wool Shirts, size is, were ass, new-321
3i7 chers MItts and elovss, we're $50, new--iee
TT Detachable Cellar Shirts, wsn 7.5o, new--tAs
7ao AII.WeeI Muffisrs, we're i.se, new--i1I
TO Wool MunIsr, were i.5s, nsw---i.31
vIrgin Wool Sweaters, were s.ss, aew-S.es
IS Dress Hats, were is8, ,now--l.oo
200 Rayon Robss were asa,
$50 Dress Trousers, were ass. new---2.so
500 Mems, Young Mems Dress Trousers,
were 3.se,
$50 Young Mems Dress Trousers, we're i.se-i.ee
u Topoosts, were SIi,
rs MsekInaG Coats, lined, were ese, now-6.se
% Plaid Wsol Jackets were 3ts new---2.ss
IL Dress Trousers, we're i.Ss, new--t,is
7 Suede Leather Jackets, we're a.ss, new-4.ss
10 Lined Jseksts, black, we're 2ss, new-7,3s
Reversible Flngsrtip Coats, we're l7.s5, now-s.ss
rs shssplinsd Coats, we're 1850, now--23.N
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-14

MISCELLANEOUS

100 Yds Assorted Dress Lengths, we're i5s, new-l21
100 fds Asserted ALL Wool Botany, was AS, Rew-iss
500 Yds 54-ineh AWoo Material, was i.se, row i.3s
500 sksns Lustrs Yarn, PasteIs, were $50, now-1se
200 Yds Rsyon Prints, we're $50, aew--31e
5000 Yds. Curtain Material, was i5e, nsw--tIe
Steel Venetian Blinds, we're ass, aew-721
Rsady.Mads Drapss, we're i4.ss, new-s.s1
4 Rsady.Msds Drspss, we're 1ss, aew--4.31
220 Tapestry Squares, were $50, -21c
2Ao Lace Panels, were $50,
20 Rsyon Drapsry Tisbaeks, were 2se %, asw-7ie
400 Cotton Bats, bsaehsd, were $50, asw-He
SO Chenille Bsdsprsads, were 3.is, new--2.s
comforters, were 3.4s,
Msnnsn's Baby GIFT Boxes, were sso nsw-Ase
Msnnsn's ssby Gift Bexss, were 40, nsw-7te
10 Zinc stssrats Toilet Pads, were SOC, nsw-2Se
4 Boxes Merck Toilet Powder, were 2io, asw-ioe
Bottles Wards Baby oil. was $50, neM-7is
8 Hair Tonic Combs, were $50, -3ss
10 Overnight Makeup Kits, we're 43e, nsw-2ss
80 Jars Wards Skin softsnIng Cream, was ioe-ss
Is Jars Wards Dry Skin Cream, vas 100, nsw-h
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-14
GS from EACH of WARDS a S

Odd lot Quantity but grade quality that's the of these items
for Spring merchandise
Detroit evening times., 1943-01-14

cHILDREN'S AND BOYS WEAR

so Girls snowsuts, s.i4, we're 5.ss, ess, nsw-4ss
so Girls Double Duty Coats, liz, we're Tss-S,as
3s Girls Double Duty Coats, ST. Q, were S.se-a.s
TO Girls kMss Seeks, s.io1a, we're 2sc new--ise
a chiIdrsn's Bsth Robes, ST. G. we're i.ss, new-is1
6 chIIdrsn's Bath Robes, 81. were Las. aew-ii1
10 chlIdrsa's Bath Robes, ioi4, we're Las, aew-s1e
- Girls Houssessts, to.ts, we're LOT, Rew-11e
% Girls Dresses, Tia, were AL, nsw--is1
20 Girls Dresses, LA, were ase. new--3.o1
60 Knh sweater SETS, Ia, were 2.7s, now-i11
u Infants slippers, were 5se. new---a1e
10 chiIdrsn's Snewsuits, 3.s, we're s.se, new-s.es
90 childrsKs Ski Pants, 4.io. we're ass, now-2.4
II Girls Sweaters, 1915. we're 81, now--1Ie
90 chiIdrsn's snewsuits, 81, we're sss, new-1.ss
~ Infants cest and Bonnet Sets, were i.se-i.41
7s Girls Jackets, 3.I6, were 7.sT, now---221
n chIdrsn's Snewsults, as, we're 5.As, asw-Aes
10 Girls sIseks, sis, were ass, now---3.i1
70 Girls, Stacks, SITS, wsrs 3,4s, now----2.ss
20 Girls Jackets, sis, we're 3.sT, now--3.i1
so Girls Skating skirts, sis. we're 361, new-321
n Girls Skating skirts, sis, we're SIT, new-A11
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11
BYNUM-HENDERSON
MORRIAGE vows TAKEN

The marriage of Geraldine Ruth
Henderson and Arthur D. Bynum
was solemnized Sunday, December
5, 600 p. M, at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas P. Henderson. The Rev.
A. L. Holland, pastor of Central
M. E. Church officiated at the
simple but impressive double ring
ceremony.
Cut flowers were attractively ar
ranged throughout the home. The
living room fireplace was made
into an improvised alter with white
tapers, palms and ferns.
Just before the bride entered on
the arm of her father, who gave
her away in marriage, Miss Ida
Bell Mckinney sang Because"
The bride was radiantly lovely
in a chic suit of navy blue with
pale pink accessories, her bridal
flowers were pink rose buds. She
wore necklass centered with a
diamond and two pears, the first
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11

Christmas gift from her father to
her mother, purchased in the Ha-
waian Islands, while he was in
service during World War. I.
The brides only attendant was
her sister, Miss Hattye E. Hender-
son who got leave of absence
from Southern University for the
occasion. She was lovely in a
lowered Jersey with shoulder
corsage of pink roses. Mrs. Hen
derson and Mrs. Bynum, mothers
of the bride and groom were both
attractively attired in black dresses
with shoulder corsages of yellow
rose buds.
Attending the groom was Mr.
w. H. Warden.
Mrs. Bynum is a graduate OF
Holy Ghost High School and at
tended Tougaloo College one year
Mr.. Bynum is a former Jackson
ian, graduate of Lanier High
School, and is now employed in a
Defense Plant in Chicago, Ill.
where the happy couple will make
their home for the duration.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11
ADULT FELLOWSHIP IN
MASS MEETING

On Sunday, December IL, 1943.
the Adult Fellowship Group will
meet as usual at Pratt Memorial
Church. The trend of the meeting
will be toward a better relationship
solution. Able speakers will be
present to discuss means of solv-
ing our problems Every person
who is interested in doing his, or
her part is urged to be present at
600 p. M, Sunday, December 18th,
to add their bit to the solution to
the problems of today.
Ministers are urged, especially,
to be present. The problems are
ours. 1t is up to us to solve them.
We cannot hope to do this in a
day, but constant tugging away
at them will eventually diminish
them.
Come and fellowship with us
Know each other better. Know
where we stand in this great fight
for democracy.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11
WHIST TOURNAMENT
AT USO

"And good time was had by
ALL" is what members of the USO
Club Staff said at closing time
Monday night, December 6, 1913.
A whist tournament with five
tables participating was the grand
occasion for such remarks. This
entertainment provided fun for
a host of service men and civilians
and will now become a weekly
feature at our USO Club. High
score was won by Miss Albertine
Hopkins and CPL Willie Turner,
and BOBBY by Misses Jimmy Col
lum and Esther Dixon.
After the tournament and until
closing time "jitterbugging" and
ping pong were in order.
Refreshments were served to ALL
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11
WILCHER- HAYES
MARRIAGE TOLD.

Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew Hayes,
121 E. Davis Street, is announcing
the marriage of their daughter,
RoSalee, to l.. c. Wilcher, Jr., son
of Rev. and Mrs, L. c. Wilcher,
ST., of this city.
The ceremony took place at the
home of the brides parents Sunday,
November %, 1943, with the Rev.
P. E. Lott, officiating, in the pres
ence of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Wilcher, Jr. is a former stu
dent of the Catholic School of this
city. Mr.. Wilcher, Jr., is a 1943
graduate of Lanier High School
and is now employed at the Jack
son Air Base.
An impressive repast followed
the wedding. Monday evening the
parents of the groom held open
house in honor of the new couple.
Thursday night, Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
tin, aunt and uncle of the bride,
entertained at shower given in
their honor. The gifts received
were elaborate and covered most
of their future needs.
Among the out of town guests at
the wedding were: Mr.. and Mrs
Oscar Lewis, grandparents of the
bride. The following persons help
ed to make this a gala event in
the life of this couple:
Mr. and Mrs. Agnew Martin, Rev.
and Mrs. Louie c. Wilcher, Mr.
and Mrs. Jackson, Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Burrel, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Mesdames Beulah Hayes, Ziporah
Loftin, Tomarra Turner, Evena
Buck, Flora Mae Johnson, Marie
Banks, Ruth Moore, Annie l.. John
son, Agnes Moseley. Lena M
Jackson, Willie M. Berry, Georgia
Berry, Evelyn McCune; Misses
Robba Philips, Celestine Philips
Reba Jackson, Earnestine Hayes
Helen Wilcher, Florence Hill, Mat
tie NJ. Jackson, Letha Ford, Mar
garet Moore, Beatrice Virgins, Al
berta Walls; Messrs. Ralph Davis
James Young, Jimmie Robinson
Luther Hill, Jr., Allen Bailey, Clar-
ence Green, Junior Denton, Sher-
man Harris, D. Wing Loftin, John
Aldridge, Henry Lewis, Abb Ow-
ems, John Jackson, N. c. Huff
George Moseley, Oscar Lewis, l.
1. Green, A. j. Pearson, Nathaniel
Brown, Rev. P. E. Lott and brother
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11
HONORS HUSBAND

Mrs. Alma Love, 214 Clifton
Street, honored her husband, Sgt.
Zelma Love, who was home on
furlough with chicken and spa
ghetti supper, Saturday night, De-
cember 4. Those sharing the pleas
ure of this affair with the Loves
were: Sgt. Phillip Reed, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thad Jefferson, Mrs. Gladys
R. Topp, Mr.. and Mrs Jack Comic,
Mrs. Nancy Jacob, Miss Ethel Mae
Mitchell, Cpl. Booker T. Daniel
and Mrs. Bessie Tucker.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11
CLEANERS MEET

The Associated Cleaners met in
the office of the Advance Clean
ers Tuesday, November 80 Sew
eral new members in the persons
of Mrs. Annie Mae Taylor, New
Way Cleaners, Mr.. M. c. Michael,
Advance Cleaners, Mr.. w. j. Spates,
North End Cleaners, were present
at this meeting.
The Associated Cleaners would
like to have every Plant Owner,
large or small present at the next
meeting which will be held Tues
day, Dec. IA, in the office of Keyes
Cleaners on Grayson Street.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11

Miss Ida Mae MCGEE of Los An
geles, Calf, is a visitor in the city
and is stopping at her former home
on Pleasant street, where she is be-
ing the recipient of numerous So
cial courtesies that are making her
visit pleasant one. Miss MCGEE
was the guest of honor at a dinner
party given in the home of her
sister, Mrs. Mary Durr and Mrs.
Sam Hill, West Pascagoula Street,
Sunday Various games were en-
joyed during the evening. The hos
tesses served a delicious dinner to
their guests. Miss MCGEE will
probabl yremain in the city over
the holidays
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11
Tidbits of News
About Folk We
Know

Sgt. Robert L. My1es who is sta
toned in Fort Huachuca, Arizona,
was home on furlough recently
visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Mil
lie Thomas, 1874 Lynch Street,
father and friends. Before his in
duction, a year ago, Sgt. Myles was
employed at the Cooks Enterprise
Funeral Home. After being here
a fe wdays, Sgt. Myles became i'll
and was confined to bed, but he
was later able to be up and man.
aged to see all his old friends who
expressed themselves as being
greatly pleased with seeing him.
He returned to camp, Monday, No
Vember %.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11
JACKSON SOCIAL NEWS
BY SARAH McNEAMER HARVEY

seat I had paid for-I was told-oh
well, the more l talk about it, the
worse I feel :.
Porgy and Bess came to town
last night we who missed it
missed one of the grandest events
in our whole lives
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11
HOLMES-HILL
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED

Mrs. Luella Jones of Norfolk,
Va, formerly of Jackson, this week
announced the marriage of her sis
ter, Willie Carrie Hill, to Fernan-
dis Kalso Holmes, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Holmes of this city.
The ceremony took place at the
home of the officiating minister,
the Rev. A. L. Holland, June 80,
1943.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11

Mrs. j. E. Hart, wife of DR.. J. E.
Hart, of Columbia, Miss, passed
thru the city last week enroute to
Durant, Winona and Lexington,
where she visited relatives and
friends. Mrs. Hart is the mother
of Mrs. Matilda Benjamin Buch-
anan who teaches with her hus-
band, Prof. Charlie Buchanan, in
Durant, and sister of Mrs. Ida
Wright, of this city.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11
LUXIS CLUB ORGANIZED
AT LANIER

The Girls Luxis Hi-Y Club of
Lanier High School was organized
Friday, December 3, 1943, with the
following officers being elected for
the year:
President, Lillian Kelly; Vice
President, Gladys Outley; Secre-
tary, Lucy B. Miller; Assistant Sec
rotary, Lula Henry; Treasurer,
Ruth Jordon; Reporter, Mary Buck
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11

Mrs. Ruby Dodds Lewis of Chi
cago, Ill, was guest in the home
of Mrs. Gladys Topp, 1906 w. Pearl
Street, Sunday, November %.
During the evening the ladies
went out to the Elks Rest where
an enjoyable time was had. Mrs.
Lewis and Mrs. Topp are former
classmates.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11

Among the many delegates to
the M. W. Stringer Grand Lodge
session headed by the Hon. John
L. Webb were Mr.. Malcolm Smith
and Mr.. r. L. HARRISON, both of
Hillsboro. They were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Williams and
Mrs. NJ. L. Martin of Pleasant ave-
nue.. They report an enjoyable
visit.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11

Pfc. Felix Wilder is in the city on
furlough visiting relatives and
friends who are especially happy
ohave him home. He also visited
his parents and other relatives at
Utica. Pfc. Wilder is a graduate
of Lanier and attended Jackson
College. He has been in the arm
ed forces for almost three years
and is stationed at Fort Benning,
Georgia.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11

made her visit a most pleasant one.
Mrs. Williams also visited Elder
and Mrs. L. HARRISON, her uncle
and aunt, where she was given a
hospitable reception. Mrs. Knott
accompanied her to the Madison
county center. Mrs. Williams is a
popular member of young social
group here.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11
RIgTgEssIsSsES TsTaTag
THIS N THAT
A SHORT, SHORT STORY

A SHORT, SHORT STORY !.
My heart was broken, l just didn't
know how would ever get over
it-why every time l thought about
it / just felt like breaking down
and crying-not because l was so
angry, altho I had just cause to
be angry, but more because I was
just plain heart broken the bot
tom had fallen out of my world
had been slapped in the face,
and hard, by someone whom I felt
would never have treated me in
such a manner-Oh, there were a
number of times when l had a
warning of such a thing happen
ing, when I had been hurt and
humiliated-but this simply got me
down
Why, it seemed as if it were
only yesterday, when He was a
baby, just a cute little red tite-
completely helpless, depending for
his every need on me, his old
nurse-why I can even remember
the time when I nursed him from
my own breast, right along with
my own little boy, cause you see
his little mother was weak-and
there were times when he appeared
to love me even more than he
did his own mother Then when
/ wasn't nursing him, I was cook
ing for the family, yes, making
tn every bread that they ate-and
I'll never forget the nights when
the young parents went out and /
stayed on to take care of my pre-
cious baby and slept right in the
room with him =.
- Well, the years passed and my
baby grew into man, not just
an ordinary man, but great man.
fine southern gentleman, the kind
that so many old nurses have
turned out Then, came my
great night-my son, yes, the same
one whom l many times neglected
because I had to care for my white
baby, but who in spite of all, had
grown up to be a great man too
great actor he was coming
home, bringing with him a COM
pany of fine actors and actresses
and people from everywhere were
going out to see my boy-oh,
was happy old lady. I'd go early
and get me a good seat, right down
in front so l wouldn't miss a sim
gle word that was said-I knew
that would be possible for hadn't
I done it before, SO often before
and hadn't everything gone of
perfectly?
Of course l knew that white
folk would be sitting down near
the front too, on the other side OF
the big house, but that didn't worry
me none, for hadn't l thru all the
years, cared for my white baby
eating with him, sleeping with
him, working for him, giving him
all the respect, love and loyalty
that only members of my race know
how to give? Sure I knew that he
really wasn't my baby, that he was
white and I was black and
even way back when I was eating
and sleeping with him, I did it, not
because had any desire to be
anything other than what / was,
a human being-but because ]
happened to be member of a
loyal loving, happy, friendly, hard
working group who is willing to
give all, asking SO very little in
return -.
al Well, as / said, l was all dressed
and had my seat already picked
out and paid for, going to see my
own flesh and blood put on q
show-then the bottom fell out OF
my world, then was slapped in
the face, not by some outsider, that
wouldn't have been so hard
Twas told that / couldn't sit in the
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11

Mrs. Ida Wright, Rose Street, hat
returned to the city after vacation
ing for several weeks in Chicago,
ILL.,, as the guest of relatives and
friends. She reports an enjoyable
trip.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11

Mrs. r. T. Williams, 1000 Pleas
ant Avenue, was a visitor in Can
ton last weekend. She was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Olives, who
extended to her courtesies that
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11
IN HERO'S STEPS

Gary Cooper is back-tracking the
hero he plays in c. B. De Miles
STORY of DR.. Wassell." He's on
an entertainment tour of the South
Pacific, where Commander Cory
don M Wassell rescued nine
wounded u. S. sailors, won the
Navy Cross and drew a fireside
chat salute from FDR.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11

Friends of Robert Hudson, 49,
year old-son of Mrs. Julius Hudson,
1889 Nichols Street, are happy to
know that he is greatly improved
after an accident.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11

ner; Chaplain, Julia Taylor; Spon-
sor, Mrs. A. Harper.
The club is planning to do excel
lent work this year.
Mary Buckner, Reporter.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11

Cpl. James Barber was here on
a ten-day furlough recently visit
ing his parents and brother, Milton
Barber, as we'll as other relatives
and friends. He reported an en-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11

Pfc. John Henry Thomas was
also recent visitor to the city as
the guest of his relatives and
friends.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11

joyable visit. He is stationed al
Fort Devens, Mass.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1943-12-11

They give their lives-you lend
your money-Buy War Bonds Now!
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-06-29
Greet ProfiIe's Wardrobe
Placed on Auction Block
Sale TO Help Defroy 100000
in Debts Owed by Barrymore
HOLLYWOOD. June % - (P

HOLLYWOOD, June % - lPl
To help defray some 5000,
900 in claims remaining against
the estate of John Barrymore,
the wardrobe and furniture of
the late stage and screen star
were offered at auction today
The shirt in which Barry
more, once ranked among the
foremost ShakeSpearean tors
played Hamlet, went for 81 as
the auction opened last night.
Other bids ranged from so cents
for a Tuxedo vest to S32 so for
a gray sack suit
SeveralAGairs of embroidered
silk pajan7aS brought 81 so a
pair. Shoes broughtfr from 81
for bedroom slippers TO Sl8 for
a pair Of jodhpur boots. An in
formal jacket, long d pinch
backed, referred to by the auc-
tioneer as "zoot suit, circa
1885," went for So.
The black Homburg hat that
was so closely associated with
the great profile brought $3.50,
and pearl gray dora he wore
when his hair grew long for a
screen role went for $3.50.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-06-29
Counties Pay
State Promptly
Brown Reports
Chonge in Proctise

LANSING, June % -lP) -
Auditor General Vernon j.
Brown reported today the coun-
ties of Michigan are being
brought to the good old fash
toned practice Of paying bills
due the state as they fall due
we used TO settle accounts
with the counties once every
three months. Brown said, and
the settlements were on six
month-old accounts due the
state. SO We we're always nine
months behind the times. and
these bills reached some pretty
high totals. We're correcting
that now
All Of the counties Of the
state. Brown said. owe a COM
blned net total Of 1898 ,2l6 q for
disqualification and delinquent
tax accounts, as reconciled with
amounts the state owes the
counties. The auditor genVal
said the debts once ran into sew
en- figures.
Monroe County. which once
owed us nearly 100000 now
owes only sll $50 but we had
to cancel a lot Of its debt be
cause the accounts had become
so hopelesSly muddled over the
years. The new 30-day billing
will prevent that sort of thing
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-06-29
Newton Named
Mine Director
RoiIrood President
Wins Federal Post

WASHINGTON, June Pep
Interior Secretary Ickes left
the impression today ne might
operate the nations coal mines
for the government until the
owners and the United Mine
Workers sign a contract
This hint was contained in a
series Of developments pertain
ing 10 the coal controversy yes
tcrday in the capital.
The Secretary as fuel coordi-
nator, appointed Carl Elbridge
Newton. president Of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railroad Com
pany as federal director of mines.
On top of that, Ickes was re-
ported 10 have begun setting up
what looked like a long range
organization To actively super
wise the war-vital coal digglngs.
Thus he illustrated a belief
that government operation may
be necessary for some time.
Il don't know how long we
Will have to operate the mines.
lckes told a congressional COM
mittee. I'd like TO ~eturn them
TO the owners before night if
could. but l see no immediate
prospect.
Then Ickcs injected what could
be construed as qualification
to return OF the workings TO the
owners he said il was abb
solutely necessary" that a con-
tract be signed.
The War Labor Board (WLB)
had ordered the miners 10 dig
coal under the old contract. with
some concessions, but without
their So day pay boost de-
mand. John L. Lewis. union
president, called this a yellow
dog contract"
After Lewis ordered the last
Walkout called off, the WLB still
insisted that the settlement be
put down on paper, and signed.
There hasn't been any reaction
! to this.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-06-29
Board 0kays
New EnlpIoye
Murphy Returns
TO Droin Office

A recommendation by Will
liam Harper, drain commission
err. to employ Martin Murphy.
for m er superintendent Of
Drains. as an inspector and field
man for his department, was ac-
cepted by the Board of Super
visors yesterday.
Murphy will get salary Of
$2l0 per month paid out Of the
Revolving Drain Fund.
Another motion that the iar-
per and Controller Sherwood
Bennett be authorized to pur-
chase used truck for the drain
department was also accepted.
The money derived from the
sale of old equipment Will be
used for payment
Harper said that the number
of drains now under conStruc-
ton make it more economical
to employ Murphy directly. He
felt that there was enough work
10 be done in the future so that
his services could be used for
the year.