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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-24

Mrs R. W. Steere and Miss Mary
Crane returned Monday from
Chevy Chase, Md. where they Al
tended the wedding Saturday night
OF First 1t. Russell l.. Steere. son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. R. W. Steere. this
city. and Miss Rosamond Griggs.
daughter OF Dr.. and Mrs Robert
Griggs Chevy Chase. at the home
Of the brides parents. Robert
Steere, il. Highland Park. brother
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-24
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- Our BOYS


Excerpts from a letter OF March
from Capt c. d. Conrad, NJ. c..
row stationed in Africa. to his
father. W. c. Conrad, 9S5 w. Forest
Ave, will be OF interest TO his Ypsi-
lanti friends:
This letter holds several SUI
prises for YOU, First, you are the
winner OF the 1000 franc question.
But from previous letters you know
| have moved from where you said
| was. Enclosed is a 1000 franc
note. A franc at present is worth
two cents. You can cash this note
or keep IT, just as you see fit.
IL am a patient, but not battle
casualty. / was admitted to the
hospital Feb. %. One hour and a
half after admlttance | was on the
operating table having my appendix
removed.
Il have been progressing very
nicely and have been on a full diet
since the 26th.
"Will inclose this letter in double
envelope to make sure the 1000
francs doesn't get lost by rough
handling. or course I'll have TO
take a chance upon its getting
sunk. Let me know II you receive
it,"
A second letter. dated Mar. 9, to
his brother, Graeme, tells OF his
compete recovery:
Received your Christmas pres
ents yesterday. Thank you very
much. I'll find plenty OF use for all
OF them and it sure seemed good to
receive something from home. even
though it did make me homesick.
"Austin's pail Of candy arrived
Feb 2S. Being a patient in the hos
pital. it is just a good time to re.
ceive your gifts: also received some
candy from the gang at Florence
Crittenden Hospital.
81 have been recovering eXcep-
tionally well. Walked about a quar-.
ter Of mile yesterday so you see
I'm making rapid recovery. Re-
ceived a letter from Floyd Smith
yesterday"
Corporal Carl Kempi. oregon,
who visited his brother. Harry. and
family, Stony Greek. during a Il
day furlough left Monday to return
to Camp White, Oregon.
Sergt. Erford Graham is now at
Camp Atterbury, Ind, engaged in
maneuvers.
Pvt. Robert DeOtte, who was en-.
gagged in Guadalcanal and wounded
and was three months in the hos
pital, Is now gaining.
Mrs. Herman OltersdoF received
a letter Monday from the govern
ment stating that her son Lester
had arrived safely at his destina
ton and instructing her to address
him at San Francisco.
Theodore Daschner has been In.
Quoted and is in Fort Lewis. Wash.
His brother, 1t. Walter Daschner
has been transferred from Camp
Mantle, Conn. to Albany, n. Y.
Ensign Harry l.. Harper. L. S.
Navy, Of Charlestown, Mass. en-
route home on a so day furlough
from oversee duty. Monday visited
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Taurain and
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Miller, here.
Lieut.. Clinton Jackson, Jr.. Is
now stationed at Fort Benning. Ga.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-24
Mra nau Enteraaink

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph MoKley and
family, Ypsilanti, Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
old Hammond and family. Stony
Creek Road. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Bigelow and family OF Ma
con were Sunday dinner guests o.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Murray Day and
daughters, Betty and Nancy.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-24
Pick Of The Air TODAY

$50 Manhattan at Midnight Ora
ma;
800 John Freedom Drama:
$3.50 Insurance Anniversary Con-
cert:
1926 Radio Forum, Reps. Frank
Carlson and w f. Disney on The
Tax Bill"
MBS-7:D California Melodies.
$3.50 Mystery Hall Concert;
9:15 Morton Gould Carnival;
HOO Basketball Tournament.
Thursday
NBC-9 a. IN. Everything Goes;
1900 noon Words and Music:
CBS--3:3O Eastman Little Symph-
ony;
AIS Green Valley L. S. A;
$50 Are You Genius Quiz.
6:OO-Music by Schednik;
BLU-10:30 a. m. Baby Institute;
1890 p. m. Farm and Home Pro-
gram;
600 Club Matinee
MBS-l1:30 a. m. Yankee House
Party;
Sis p. mShady Valley Folks;
6:45 Songs for Service Men.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-24
WORKER KILLED instantly

Lansingfi Mar. a. Fifty.three-
year-old Herbert n. Hamilton was
killed instantly Tuesday when a
small gas tank exploded at the Con
sumers Power Co. gas plant. COY
oner Harry Leadley said Hamilton
was struck on the head by the lid
OF the exploding tank.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-24
Golnu Away Party

Mrs. Henry Collins attended 60
ing away party Thursday evening
at the home OF her daughter and
son-in.law. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Har-
wood. Jacksonville, in honor OF her
granddaughter Virglnia's fiance.
Charles Brown, Ann Arbor. who lefs
for Fort Custer Friday morning.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Boyle and
twin daughters. Barbara and Mar
torie, Detroit. were Sunday after
noon and evening guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. Clark and family.
Mrs. Fred Taft, York, spent
Tuesday with her sister. Mrs. Par
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-24
ATTENTION
CITY SUBSCRIBERS

The Ypsilanti Daily Press
wishes all subscribers 10 re-
Ceive their papers regularly
and promptly. In case Of poor
or non-delivery OF the Daily
Pres phone the Press Office
at 40 before 6 2. m. or . 2. n.
Saturday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-24
CORP. CARL KEMPF HoNoREr

CORP. CARL kEMPF HoNoRED
Stony Creek, Mich. Mar "a
Corp. Carl Kempf, White Camp,
Med',ord. Oregon was a dinner
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore
Kempf. Milan, Sunday evening,
also Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kempf
and daughter Eta Lou and Mrs.
Minnie Kempf, Britton.
Wednesday evening Corp. kempt
and Miss Lucille owen, Tecumseh.
Mrs. Minnie Kempf, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Knavel and daughter Char
lotte, Ypsilanti. were guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Kempf, while
Thursday evening, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Kempf, Jr, Ypsilanti, hon
ored Corp. Kempf. by having him,
along with Miss Lucille owen and
Mr.. and Mrs, Harry Kempi and
daughter Eta Lou, as their dinner
guests.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-24
SEVEN SONS IN SERVICE

Bellevue. Mar. "a Mrs. Clara
Boyer. Bellevue, has seven sons in
service-four in the Navy and three
in the Army.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-24
Corp. Splitter Home on Leave

Corp. Robert Splitter. George
Army Air Field. Illinois. is spending
his furlough with his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Guy Splitter and sister,
Miss Rozena Splitter. Earl Ford,
Ypslanti. was Sunday dinner
guest at the Splitter home.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-24
Group Inspected

The Auxiliary, Veterans OF For.
eign Wars, was inspected by Dis
trict President, Mrs. Grace Farrand
Jackson. at their meeting in Vet,
erans' Hall, Tuesday evening. There
were three new members initiated
Mrs. Viola Bird, Mrs. Neya Haner
and Mrs. Inez Green. A party was
planned for March 80 at which the
Auxiliary will honor the new mem.
bers. Mrs. Ivele Grub was reported
i'll
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-24
Receive Degree

Al the special meeting OF phoenix
Lodge number Is, F. and A. NJ,
Tuesday ming in the MasoLic
Temple lodge room, three cand.-
dates received the f tered Appren-
lice degree. 1t was announced by
Forrest Doerr. worship.ul master,
that the Entered Apprentice degree
will be conferred again at a special
Communication. Friday night.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-24

". II. Krips speat sunday in
Detroit. His wife and children re-
NAMED 70. a few days in Detroit.
Mrs. Pearl Starks. Ann Arbor.
wa in the city Monday.
Miss Beatrice Girard. Detroit. Wis
ated her mother.in-law. Mrs. J. T..
Feldkamp. this week.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-24

Mrs. Clarence Mclaughlin and
baby daughter, Carol Ann. are Wis.
iting Pvt. Clarence Mclaughlin at
Chanute Field, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert H. Dunn,
who have had a unique home on
the corner OF East Michigan and
Harris Roads have sold it and
bought a home between Ipsilanti
an Ann Arbor. 1t is Provincial
French in style and they will take
possession the first OF May. 1t has
a 30O-foot frontage. Mr.. Dunn is an
attorney for the civil service com.
mission in Lansing.
Mrs. Dayton Roe has returned
from a visit in Detroit. Her mother
in-law, Mrs. Noble Roe, Cherry
Hill Road, stayed at the home dur,
ing her dsughterin-lawis absence.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-03-24
Birthday Remembered

Mrs. Mary Overley's Ssth birth
day, Tuesday, was the occasion OF
many gifts OF flowers and lovely
greeting cards and numerous
friendly calls. Mrs. 'Overley, who
has been Ill, was able TO sit up part
of the day.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-08-28
Cohen And
Edith North
Get Crowns
New Yorker
Eliminates
Lavina Moore

NEW YORK AMP Richard
Cohen q New Jersey. seeded first.
gained the final q the mems sin
rles Of the eth animal New York
state open tennis championships
FOR Nerroes at the Cosmopolitan
Tennis club last week Cohen de-
.eaica peiberf Russell Of Detroit
e-5 81 6i
The her seni-,inal. between
Howard MINIS OF TuSkeeee Ala.
'arkel second aud Maurice Jack
son Washington wen, unfinished
after each had won TWO sets and
ne former held 30 lead in the
9Th set
The Misses Edith North New
York CIV. and Dorothy Morgan.
wAshinr;on gained the women's
final Miss North turned back
Mss Layna Moore. Detroit &C.
GO, and Miss Morgan rnt ont the
80 ,ntrant Miss Cleo eros
vernon Brocklyn e-l3, 1912
nr e Garet Tuskegee de-
leaicd HaNsye Butler New Jsr-
sey 50 81 n the veterans H.
nal and Mss Al,hea Gibson New
York hee; Mss Jean Branche.
Nsre.nia Ga c-s SIS in the junior
nlrls .f.al
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-08-28
National Bridge
Association Meets
In Windy City

CHICAGO AMP The llih
annual session Of The National
Bridge association met at Whites
kmpcriam on Garfield boulevard
here Aug 1871 The American
Bridge association sponsors the
even, and he Midwest Bridge as
ISOLATION or chicago was host.
The tournament was he most
successful In the history II the
association Dr T r Beisaw Of
Mobile Ala who Is president.
declared There were 225 regis
irants lon ou,-of-iown members
and ie5 from Chicago Represent
iatiyes we're present from clubs
ana associations in New York
Cry. Los Angeles. Detroit. Kansas
City. WASHINGTON PITTSBURGH. 81
Louis. Atlanta. Mobile. Cleveland.
Patterson NJ. and New Or
leans.
The events concluded up 70 Fri
day were
Mems pair master: Kelly Brown
ard Jock Brooks Chicago mems
pair non-master Glenn Stewart
md a Wilkes. Cleveland; ladies
pair, EVELYN Landry and Rebecca
Patterson, chicago: novice event
Veronica Trent and Pansy Hun
ter Chicag Individual winners
we've ! Sam White, New York
: G 6 Booker chicago ;. Lee
Gleason Cleveland
The mixed event and team 81
four Detroit vs. Cleveland had
net reached the finals The hnsi-
ress meeting SATURDAY vas 10 dis
pose ~ The matter ~ election Of
cricers The place ~ next years
has been decided
however. The body Will NEE, in
New Orleans
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-08-28
Harvard University
Football Man Gets
Army Discharge

CAMBRIDGE Mas ANff
Ray w. Guild Jr sss % II"
% Harvard COLLEGE where af was
he first varsity n'me ~
football team in neailf -
received an Honorable .4aiEs
from the United states wny a.
Ftrt Dcvens. Mass A9s ~
where he had been stationed wa
the 3c6th infantry since sn'fF's
he army under The cls's' -
serve plan on March y
While in hish school cam
bridge. Mass. Guild was ne sN,
champion IN the lop NaFc 1r4
200 yard dashes and 80 rs "a"
sity football team kr'efips l'''
ward IN September 1872 o-''-
made the freshman foFaah ~,
and excelled as ? halinaeh ~
on the track squad n fls ~
more year he sustained ",''-'
leg injury. which did no' Wv
him from PLAYING bu' reff''d -
STIFFNESS for which ne
known
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-08-28
Football Without Goods Is Planned
For American Soldiers In Africa

Although ooonskin coats and
freshman caps Will be definitely
ont Of season and hero arc scant
prospects Of cheering co-cdy. sol
diers serving in the North ART
can Theafer OF Operations are
planning for football season.
the War department announced
today
Colonel Theodore r Bank. Of
flee Of the Chief Special Service
division. reported that a full COM
nlement Of football equipment has
been shipped on request OF Cap
tain Harry G. Carnage. formerly
head football coach az the tni-
,ersity Of Kentucky. now athletic
director. Special Service division.
North African Theater Of Opera
iions Captain Damages home
town is Bowling Green. Ky
Although baseball weather
prevails through all seasons in
North Africa The cycle OF sports
follows clesely The home PATTERN
Colonel Bank said AS a result
the demand for baseball equip
ment. heavy earlier IN the summer
Is falling of. and the need now
is for football equipment and
toys We are supplying the need
a. course Boxing Is year-round
sport IN Africa as at homo he
added. And there IS a steady de-
mand for gloves and other equip
ment which also is being sup
Piled"
Colonel Bank has received
renor. Of two-day conference
~ Special Service officers for the
American Fifth Army at which
hfoadened Sports and educational
program guided by the Special
Services division was discussed
The meeting was called by Col
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-08-28
Deber Russell Loses N.Y. Net Tournament to Jersey Man
BEATING THE GUN

iugilis;s tia, YOU'D recommend?
Z am preparing = thesis for post
era4gate work leading Il de-
gfee and have chosen sport
srh'cc fcr my paper nc l..
Fuefield WA
New York libraries can fur
rsh yen with copy 81 Black
Irrce Peter dealing with the
life 81 Peter Jackson the man
'osn Sullivan would never face
sside he rinc ~ all means
svsil Yourself q thi. classic
@ no yen feel that Jack Me
NsS wao Is n2~ parch-drunk,
wca'3 have defeated Henry Arm
srcae at lia pounds Roy
Shaspc Kansas CIV Kansas
A. " VIA have been a terrific
tSt would all 81 a io>slp
~iA ars edse eoing 70, Acyey
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-08-28
BIG Boy BROWN 0UTP0INTS AL Hart
Ozzie Simmons,
Football Ace, Now
In Navy Training

Ozzie Simmons. Negro halfback
who was named on many OF the
countrys All-American football
teams In 1885 while in his junior
year al the University OF Iowa. Is
now In training al the L S. Naval
Training station, Great Lakes. I'll.
The 6-foot, 2i0-pound Bluejacket
Is apprentice chief petty officer
OF his recruit company. UNDER
going several weeks Of intensive
training I'm the fundamentals OF
seamanship While in boot
camp" he will be given series
OF aptitude tests 10 determine
whether he should be assigned TO
che OF the Nays Service schools
for advanced training. or be sent
to immediate duty at sea or al a
shore station
Recognized as one Of the Big
Tens best line plungers and open
ntld runners Simmons was a
n'sinslay OF Coach Ossie Solcm's
scoring power for three years at
Iowa Graduated from the uni
yersi,y in 1857 with bachelor
Of science degree In physical edu-
cation the grid star went on 70
play three wears cf pro football
with the Patterson. Nj Panth-
ers in the American Association
league and with the st Louis
Gunness
During this time he played in
several all-star games and in
1893 led an all-professional team
in 20 to s defeat of an all
eastern collceiate team by scor-
ing two tonchdowns
Simmons left football that year
to attend Chicago Teachers coll
lege. Chicago. III. whore he re-
ceived a teachers certificate In
1871 since that time he has been
teacher and physical instructor
in school Is and piayprcunds IN
that city Among his assignments
Was that OF coach ~ Wendell
Philips High school
The Blnejacket made his home
with his brother Donald az 62os
Ebcrhari Chicago lie WAS born
in Fort Worth Texas and began
his athletic career at Terrell High
school there.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-08-28
Joe's Cousin
Keeps Dead
Pan EXPRESSION
--------
DC. Pugilist
Carries Fight
ToDetroiter

WASHINGTON tANp ~.
only resemblance apparent to N.
fans between ~Bis nv Blown
and his cousin" SGT Joe louIs
was that he didn't saya mumbllr
word. and hardly cracked sms.
throughout the loAound boa,
Al Hart. local heay,n sh, ~,
completely ouiclassea From lsu,.
Tuesday night At cr5ilh Stadium.
Bettors picked Brown Al s "a s.
but the Deiroiicr failed Is .ssw
any justification.
From the vei, outset Hsf, an
Army War college soldier. G.n
Brown tied up. and rendered Ms
occasional wallops inst.scaal.
When he landed. there wasn't
much behind y .lati plafed On
the Detroitess boty ptaedly.
which IN the course * time be.
gan to have sone mla siie1
Actually. Brown aid mos, o.
MS leading with his lef' nq Hart
throughout was the agglessef Il
was his twenfs-'hird victor n
his last Is starts III has hld
two draws Brown 9re he
scales al pa and Ilar sf A
In a ripping scntfs G. rEs
Parks lS2is WasfH- ~
pointed George Hrothcf i,s N,w
York in what was 81, nest ac-
tion-packed bout On Joe ruraert
card. Several times Parks APPEAR
cd 10 have had Bsarhe Disposed
Of, hu, The NeN lNa' came lax
each time to throw PUNCHES
Parks was returning ne iirg
after long Iayofi
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-08-28
PRO AND CON
IN SPORTS
BY PRANK T. WARD

NEW YORK Calvlns News
Service Fred Irwin New yorks
dean OF Negro fight promoters
and his matchmaker. Billy Brown.
finally got things started at Lido
Sports Arena last Monday night.
The Saint Thomas Danny Cox
scrap which had created an up
roar along Hatlems betting row
proved 10 be crowd winner hut
Il failed 10 settle the question OF
who's the better man They ought
10 draw The crowd get It's mon
ey's worth though. for every min
rte OF every bout was packed
with action
We were especially happy TO
sec things 20 over SO well because
81 the tough break Irwin got when
the Harlem disorder caused the
event 20 be postponed Being
newspaper people and somewhat
engaged IN advertisement and pro-
motion. we could appreciate the
good job OF promotion that was
none by Irwin and his staff. And
Il is our opinion that had It been
possible for the event TO have
taken place on the original date
II would have been an even
greater success.
The daily press was generous
in It's representation a. the event.
Joe Bostic, the ring announcer.
introduced some OF the daily sports
writer's greats who at the ring
side. Gen. John J Phelan, chair
man OF the New York State Box
INK commission was on hand
The new commissioner. DR.. Gil
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-08-28

signaiion OF camps at which ex-
Lihitions will be staged has been
left 70 the Commanding Generals
Of the various Service commands.
AZ the close Of the tour in the
continental United States present
plans anticipate that the group
will 20 overseas whore the ex-
will be given at camps
in theaters OF operations.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-08-28
GIANTS
TO PLAY
ST. LOUIS

Tho Motor City Giants return
10 Dequindre Park Sunday, Aug
%. for n double-header with the
st. Louis Stars members Of the
Negro National league. The first
game Of the twin bill is slated
to start at 1870 pm.
The Giants travelled to Muske-
eon last Sunday where they d.
vided a double-header with the
Muskegon Reds losing the first
game. 1873. and winning the after
math, e-3
The game against the 81. Louis
Stars will mark the first time the
locals have played one OF the
league clubs. either of the Negro
American or Negro National So
this game will be real test as
to the strength the club own
err Ben Linton. has built.
The ST. Louis Stars. who have
been touring the middlewest as
the War Bond Bombers. meeting
Hans wagner's Victory Stars in
series Of games in which the
War Bond Bombers won five OF
the nine played, have strong
lineup George Mitchell former
Iember Of the Detroit Stars
pitching staff. IS manager or the
club.
The leading hurler for the Stars
is Charles Lefiyl Boone. 2a-year-
old southpaw who has won con-
sistentIy Tom Parker and r r
Walker are other members OF the
pitching force.
Collins Jones. is-year-old short
stop Is native Detroiter. starting
his baseball career IN the sand
lots here. He was with the Gin
cinnati Clowns last season Man
ager Mitchell predicts bright
future for the youngsler First
base is held down by James
Turner. first fielder who was
with the Toledo Crawfords few
years back.
Manager Silas Griffin also has a
southpaw Of more than passing
notice lie is Big Jim Bumper
the Uniontown gkenuckyl port
slider who has been standing the
opposition on their collective and
individual heads during the past
weeks In his last two appear
ances on the mound. Bumper has
famed 20 baiters. IL OF the Cin'
cinnati White Sox and nine OF
the Muskegon Reds Quite rec
ord.
In addition. Orel Little DEAN
Thomas has been pitching con-
sistent games. getting his share
OF the strikeouts while yielding
restricted number OF binglcs
Thomas IS an experienced pitcher
and uses his head as well as his
arm Ralph Hall has been pitch-
ing IN tough luck Of late. but
hopes 10 hit winning stride
again
Charles lRed) House. Walter
tBig Lean Thomas. Richard
Johnson. Manan Wilson, and John
Graham have been pounding the
ball hard for the Giants, with
House leading the parade. lie and
While Webster paced the slugeing
IN the game in Muskegon Sunday
lf the Giants can snatch a
double-header from the 81 Louis
aggregation Sunday, then they
will be threat TO any league
club coming 10 Detroit II they
split with the visitors. they'll still
he good attraction.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-08-28
SERGEANT JOE LOUIS STARTS
ON TODAY TOUR OF ARMY
CAMPS WITH BOXING TROUPE

SGT Joe Louis Barrow in COM
pany with his old sparring part
rer. First Sg' George Nicholson.
now boxing Instructor at Mitch
eli field. New York. started on a
1o0-day tour OF boxing exhibitions
a. Army camps within the United
States. beginning Wednesday
Aug Is. The War department
made known.
Cpl. Walker Smith weller
weight fighter. known in boxing
circles as sugar Raw Robinson.
assistant TO Sergeant Nicholson,
will also be included IN the group
which will make the trip under
the direction 81 the Armys Spec
ial Service division.
Talks on Fitness
In addition TO the boxing exhi-
billions. Sergent Barrow will speak
10 his comrades at the various
camps On the value OF physical
fitness. stressjng the theme that
well conditioned Army Is a
fighting Army"
The group met Aug is a. Fort
George G Meade Md. where a
preliminary exhibition was held
in the evening on "Wednesday the
party moved on 10 First Service
command where exhibitions will
be staged at Camp Miles Standish.
Camp Edwards. and Fort Devens,
All in The Boston. Mass. neigh
borhood
Thereafter. exhibitions will be
staged IN each Of the other Serc-
ice commands The group Will
spend five days IN the Second
Service command; six days in The
third service command; five DAYS
IN the nth Service command. six
DAYS IN tho sixth Service com
mand. nine DAYS IN the Seventh
Service command; II days in the
Sinfh Service command; ~ days
in the Eighth Service command;
srd u DAYS in the Fourth Service
command
Due 10 the fact that i24 camps
made requests for appearance OF
he group and only 100 DAYS
'ould be allotted TO the tour. de-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-08-28

Leon T. David n Los Angeles,
Calf. Special Service o.i'sts ior
the theater II WIS rfseea ever
by Major Harold thnM % he'h-
lehem, Pa, former -s ,i re-
high university nov ~ts'"' I
education for ;he 81 l S'sN''e
division in North Ais.es Ar
rangements for ihr cnnfiaNe Ns =
IN charge OF Na'pf flt1i'N' ~
Ncyotny. OF 1850 West i'n Ni's1
Cleveland Ohio SIZE -. St''''
officer for the Fiith Na
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1943-08-28

Ian p Powell. appointed by Gov
trner Thomas a Dewey a few
days ago. was at the ringside wit
Messing his first fight as COM
missioner Powell who Is the
first Negro 10 hold such posi-
ton in New York. IS ~ years old.
lie Is editor and president of the
NY. Amsterdam News.
Matchmaker Billy Brown has
lined-up a first line bout for next
weeks show. 1t will be the Cocoa
Kid vs.. Phil Norman. Promoter
Irwin also announced that the
GLOWING week Saint Thomas and
Danny Cox will meet in return