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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-02
Smokescreens Laid
Around Transports

The cease-fire order came at
7:16 a. m. As we observed anti
aircraft fire from Munda. Six
planes were spotted over the field
and two Of our destroyers began
laying smokescreens around the
transports. But, as later events
proved, there was little necessity
for this precaution.
The Japanese shore batteries
having far too short range
against the deStroyers those
on our stern flank edged
up on Munda again, attempting
10 get the enemy 10 fire and ex-
pose his position. The move was
successful. The Jap felt he
couldn't resist, and resumed fire.
That battery, too, was silenced
for good.
We could easily see the shells
tearing up the beach, causing
clouds of dust, grass and shattered
trees TO fly high in the air.
The bad weather. which for us
was wonderful good fortune, still
held. II seemed like a second in
vasion of Guadalcanal and Tulagi.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-02
Courage Depicted
On Every Face

II was impressive TO see such
courage, although l have found
that courage is commonplace
where bullets and shells are flying.
Our guns now were trained al
most parallel 10 the water as the
Japs came on. The mournful sky.
which at one moment was pittcd
with myriad ack-ack bursts, was
quickly obscured by spreading
smoke from shell bursts.
On deck, shell cases were being
tossed out Of the gun turrots AZ
lightning speed, still hot and
smoking.
The battle reached full fury as
the planes closed into effective
range for dropping their torpedoes.
In this halflight Of foul weather,
they looked monSrous in the
ugliness of their dun-colored.
whorled camouflage, with the red
breach Of the Rising Sun of Japan
on their fuSelages.
The fire from the guns of our
force now had reached car-split-
ting crescendo and it seemed as
If there was nothing else in the
world and never had been any
thing else but noise.
The majority Of the planes SHE'D
from pressing the attack on the
empty transports. Instead they
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-02
Jap Plane Goes
Down in Flames

The Jap plane continued lis
course and l was sure II was
crashing into the bridge. But the
pilot banked as he reached us,
lust lifting his starboard wing
over the wheelhouse As he barely
cleared the forecastle, he went
down in flames.
Two more planes tried the same
trick on our bow. but their tor
pedoes missed. They, too, roared
over the forecaStle their black
shadows streaking over the mar
row deck. In an instant tracerS
poured into them. They were so
close the gunnerS could not miss
aud vet LhnX- Muuld- not 90 down
But. as they rushed away the
gunncrs kept after them. One
burst into flames.
A fourth plane came in on our
Starboad beam, his torpedo rush
inC underneath the ship.
il was impossible for one man
to tell who was doing effective
shooting or SOC all that was hap
pening. But / did see another
destroyer smash right into the
flaming wreck Of n japanese plane
which had hurtlod into the water
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-02
Yanks in Pursuit
Of Torpedo Planes

Our fighters swooped down in
hot pursuit Of the Jap machines
as they roared over the mainland
of New Georgia from the direction
of Munda and dropped below the
hills fronting tina shoreline. Within
seconds there were sharp short
dogfights, barely discernable 10 us
because OF the low altitude.
The next moment l saw moro
than 20 enemy planes roaring out
over the water. Anti-aircraft guns
from our ships, which had closed
formation 10 repel the attack,
opened fire.
From that moment on. the din
was terrific, the racket Of machine
guns and the roar of big guns
almost bursting our cHTdrUn1S- As
violent conclusions from the blaz-
ing uuZZieS blew the cotton out OF
our ears
Two Jap torpedo planes were
hit and downed within a few sec
onds. They crashed into the sea
from little more than 200 feet, the
normal altitude for torpedo planes.
I looked around at those
gathered on the bridge Every
face was calm, without any sign
Of fear; every lip was firm and
every eye was steady.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-02
Plane Charges
Into Wall Of Flame

Four planes were coming our
wav, strung out one behind the
other. Tracers were pouring into
them and the shrapnel now
seemed 10 explode right in the
faces Of the men in the planes.
The first machine was within
$50 or 200 yards of us when it
dropped its torpedo. Orders TO
SwerVe the ship were shouted, ana
the sweating helmSman spun the
wheel. But the range was too
short-too short for us 70 worm
our way out and too short for the
torpedo 10 arm itself 10 the point
where it would explode on con-
tact.
IL crashed into the port bow
Of our sturdy little vessel. Again
| reeled, Just managing 10 retain
BALANCE. Then came a series OF
dull thuds and Jars as the torpedo,
DETECTED in its course, bumped
and bounced against the side Of
the ship to the beam, whore it
started 10 slip under the keel. a
lew more humps and II cleared
the hull. still-unc8ptodcd,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-02
Ships Screened
From Submarines

AS the destroyers 10 the west
dealt with the Munda batteries,
others in the east patrolled be-
tween Rendova Island and the
New Georgia mainland, screen
ing the ships against possible
submarine or air attack.
Outside the Renard entrance
dozens Of small landing boats
piled between ship and shore,
weaving their way through the
channel of Rendova Harbor, itself
SO small that one would expect II
to be measured in feet instead of
yards.
II was an Inspiring sight.
Through glasses / could see smooth
efficiency and planning playing
their parts. Not a moment was
lost in unloading the la n d ing
boats.
Three times moro that morning
the destroyers were under fire
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similar to the one we had a
couple of weeks ago. That meant
he did not know we were on the
move
In the wardroom of the de-
stroyer last night. gunnery and
navigation officers clustered over
maps and charts, committing 10
memory IN infinite detail the
treacherous reefs and sand keys
which choke this westernmost
neck OF Blanche Channel, and
plotting the range for the ships
guns.
The boiling wakes and bow
waves in these /phosphorescent
waters cleaned like dull fires.
Through binoculars, despite the
intense darkness. black masses Of
ships could be seen as we rounded
Heie-Heek- =sHa-s.fZ Blanche
Channel 10 our landing place.
Away ahead, the main convoy
of destroyers landed their troops
on the tiny island of Bau Ane
Kokirana. which guarded the
l00-yard-wide Renard entrance TO
the equally-small Rendova Harbor.
Their purpose was 10 knock out
likely Japanese parties. enabling
the main landing 10 go ahead as
soon as the transports arrived.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-02
Grouped to Meet
Attacks From Air

In the course of the morning,
two air raid alerts were sounded
and the transports, screened by
the destroyers. weighed anchor
and grouped into formation, pre-
pairing 10 beat off air attacks.
This delayed the unloading n
couple OF hours but, although a
few enemy planes came overhead,
they were downed by our magnifi-
cent, day-long fighter screen be-
fore they could make their at
taelss.
Once, out Of the clouds, came
what appeared 10 be flares. This
aroused our curiosity. but an eX-
PLANTATION was forthcoming several
minutes later when one of our
fighters shot through the over
cast in flames, with the pilot
struggling TO jump clear. He did,
and landed safely in the sea,
where he was picked up.
BY 3:15 p. m. the job was done.
Every man and every piece Of
equipment was on the beach and
we were off on our return voyage
10 base. We crossed our fingers.
Then came the third air raid
alarm OF the day. Twenty-Five tor
ipedo planes, flying low, were re-
ported TO have been seen at $50
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-02
Shore Batteries
Flashes Are Seen

Four destroyers dropped astern
and another four, including ours,
proceeded west, heading into
Munda Point 10 draw the Japa-
nese fire.
Our destroyer was second in line
as we swept in toward the reefs.
A quarter of an hour later, a
loudspeaker connected 10 the bat
lie circuit of the ships cracked
and the calm voice OF a destroyer
captain announced:
They're shoot ing at us.
They're shooting at US"
We looked toward the beach
and saw flashes from two shore
batteries.
Eager eyes scanned the rain
swept waters of the channel 10
observe the shell splashes. Several
shells fell around the leading de-
xtrover, and IT'S commander re-
ported over the battle circuit;
1--WE can Out-range them.
Move over"
Immediately our guns opened
fire. The blast and conclusion OF
the salvo shook the ship and /
bent AT the knees WithiH19 min
tuteS, the first shore battery "a
open up was SifeuCed completely
while the second kept quiet IN
order not TO give away its posi-
ton.
As we circIed back on Rendova,
SplasheS like those made by
machine-gun bullets striking the
water caught our eye. We were
at that time closing into machine
gun range.
The bullet splaSheS. however,
could be distinguished within a
few minutes. as the light strength
ened, as nothing more than leap
ing fish, frightened out OF the
water by the guns conclusion.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-02
Eyewitness Tells How s..
Caught .DapS by Surprise

came at the destroyers. which
were spewing flames from their
turret guns and thousands of
tracers from automatic weapons.
The first plane charged the de-
stroyer / was on. AS IL rushed
toward us, the sound of its motors
beyond hearing because Of the
guns thunder. could see two
heads in the pilots cockpit. 1t
seemed incredible that men could
keep on rushing into such a wall
of flame and flying shrapnel,
which was bursting and scattering
in neatly ruled lines along the
water and tearing the sea apart in
ugly splaSheS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-02
Don't Destroy Brown
Waste Paper, Urges WPB

The WPB urges citizens in this
area 10 save all used brown paper,
brown boxes, bags, heavy wrap
ping paper and waste paper, in
order 10 relieve a critical waste
paper shortage. All forms Of
brown waste paper are needed for
conversion into blasting kegs, air
plane parts. victory containers
and other essential military
equipment. Flatten OUT boxes,
stack loose brown paper into bum
dies. To sell 10 q dealer. or 10
give your accumulation 10 chart
table or other organizations, call
collector al Randolph 1892.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-02

from the beach AZ Munda. But
the Japs had no more luck. and
each of these b arteries was
knocked out.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-02

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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-07-02

They're shooting at us.
They're shooting at US"
We looked toward the beach
and saw flashes from two shore
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-01-28
Added by
Navy Mothers Club

A. the meeting OF the Navy Moth.
eIs Club, Wednesday evening. four
Few members were admitted. new
committees for the year were an
uounced and new directors were in
stalled The four new members are
M's Otis Fitzgerald. Mrs. \. j.
schultz, Mrs. J. Faber Goodwin and
Mrs Grace Burt.
Mrs Clifford Schreiner Comman-
der. conducted the meeting. which
WAS opened with roll call responses
of brief news OF sons or relatives
10 service. Committees announce :
are Mrs. George Eanen. rules and
regulations. Mrs. Lyle smith, ways
AMI -'raas. ,l.-. .fTl Salt. WEI
fare. Mrs. Paul Tower. sponsorship:
Mrs Charles Power. membership;
Mrs. Edward Baltzell. publicity.
Mrss. Otis Lee, program. Mrs. vii.
liam Winter. Mrs. Henry Miller.
Mrs. Helen Benedict finance: Mrs.
John Smith, historian; Mrs. Lyle
Smith. corresponding secretary.
Letters OF appreciation from
many Navy boys acknowledging
Christmas gifts and greetings from
the, club. We're read 4 report was
made Of - working hours for the
Red Cross during the past two
weeks.
With Mrs. Schreiner administer
ing the oath and Mrs. Joseph
Steere as installing marshal. the
directors were installed; Mrs. Hugh
f, calder, Mrs. Charles Power, Mrs.
Winter. Mrs. Herbert Renton, Mrs.
Minnie Woodside and Mrs. Bertha
Marshall.
Mrs. Power announced that two
large boxes OF furs have been col
leCted and shipped to headquarters
20 be used to- make Navy jackets
for service men. Another box is in
the process OF collection for ship
ment. Anyone having furs or pieces
OF furs who are willing to give for
this purpose. may leave them with
Mrs. Powers or Mrs. Ernest Skelt.
Il was voted to send s. to Wash.
ington for the infantile paralysis
fund
Mrs. Ssltz gave a most interest.
ing talk on her stay in Russia, sew.
eral years ago. She recounted many
Of her interesting experiences while
a resident OF that country where her
late husband was engaged in engi.
neering.
Mrs. Norman Abercrombie was a
visitor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-01-28
CATHOLIC WOMEN
TOLD VALUE OF
GOOD READING

The importance OF reading and
the pleasure that may be derived
from good reading were points
stressed by Miss Mary r. Martin
Of the Lincoln School faculty in an
interesting talk before members
OF the League Of Catholic Women,
Wednesday evening at the home OF
Mrs. Alec BOutell. She said that
there is so much good material suit
able for all ages, from little tots
and on up through adulthood, and
that much enjoyment may be
gained from the reading, not only
OF magazines, but from the latest
books and books Of travels.
The speaker had on display va
riety OF fine books from Lincoln
school library, from which members
made lists for future reading. Miss
Martin advised sending light read
ing and comics to soldiers In camps.
as so much of their time is taken
up IN study, they appreciate relaXa-
ton in reading. The older people
should be getting new material all
the time as well as the younger
people, in these changing times,
she said.
The speaker was introduced by
Miss Geneyieye Neville, program
chairman. After the meeting the
group enjoyed a pleasant social
time and refreshments were served.
Mrs. Francis c. Pryor and Mrs. r.
L'Amoreaux poured.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-01-28
Extension Members
Consider Problems

A discussion on household prob
lens led by Mrs. Alys Eardley pro-
yiIed an interesting program for
the Domestic Daughters Extension
Club, Wednesday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. George Worden.
Mrs. Douglas Leffler presided at
the business meeting attended by
nine members. This was the frs,
time in the CLUB year that all mem
bers were present.
After playing a few word games,
the discussion period was opened
by Mrs. Eafdley. Among the house.
hold problems discussed were, how
to keep pie shells from blistering,
size OF bedroom rugs and the care
of household plants.
At the close Of the afternoon the
hostess served light refreshments.
The next club meeting will be
with Mrs. George Milne, Feb. Il.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-01-28
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Our Service Men

Pvt. Carl f. Gerber, 4O7 +. Cross
St, has reported for duty at the
Army Air Forces Advanced Flying
School, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Be-
fore going TO the Carlsbad Army
Air Field, he had been stationed az
Albuquerque Air Base, New Mex
leo.
Lauranee Husse, son o, Mr.. and
Mrs, Paul Husse, arrived safely in
North Africa from England lie
writes the climate Is fine. The
trees are loaded with tangeriues.
one day he saw a bunch OF camels.
lie writes that the Arabs dress
raggedly and cannot talk with the
soldiers. The French are good TO
them but cannot understand them.
A hair cut costs seven to - cents.
Mr. and Mrs. Leland Bachmsn
nave received word mat their son
Leland, Jr.. is now OUT OF quaran..
tine for chickenpoX. While III he
was attended by DR.. Bradley Harris.
formerly Of this city, stationed az
the Navy pier Leland will remain
at the pier until completion OF his
course in aviation mechanics.
Martin Baltzel, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Baltzell, has returned
to Treasure Island, San Francisco,
after a brief visit at his home,
He had a ten day leave, eight days
OF which were spent en- route.
Richard Vargo, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Vargo, has gone to the
training base OF the L. s. Marines
at San Diego. Cal.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-01-28

Charles W, Siukule. Jr, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ". Sinkule.
Sr.. 256 Hewitt Road. has completed
his basic flight training course az
Randolph Field, Texas. and has re-
ported at the Army Air Forces Adj
yanced Flying school at Brooks
Field. Texas, for nine more weeks
OF intensive flying and study.
This will be the last lap Of Cadet
Sinaule's training period before &c
curing his silver pilots wings. Up
on completion Of his training here,
he will receive, besides the coveted
wings. his diploma and the dual
rating Of "pilot-observeg' in the
Army Air Force
Pvt. Fred W Rodenberg viii
leave Friday morning for New Or
leans, La, after spending a ten-day
with relatives and friends
Pvt. Rodenberg has had extensive
training in aircraft work at Kansas
City, Mo, was graduated with hon
ors and is an aircraft mechanic,
stationed at New Orleans Army
Air Base. Mrs. Rodeuberg who re
turned with her husband and has
been with him for the past two
months will follow him in a few
weeks.
Ypsilauti friends o., Jane Ruther
ford Perdue. second lieutenant in
the L. S. Army. have received an
of his marriage to FL
vie Miles. daughter OF Mrs. Mariah
Miles, Of Canton. o., on Jan, /,
1913. lie is the son OF Mrs. John
442 Hawkins ST. who
has four sons in the Armed Forces.
It. Perdue is a graduate Of Ypsi-
lanu High school and Wherefore
College Of Ohio and is now taking
special training al Fort Custer.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-01-28
Of Social Events
TO-DAY

TODAY
Harriet Parent Teacher Association amateur
o'clock at school he used Christmas supplies
Order OF Rainbow for Girls public installation o'clock
Temple lodge
q b. Bnnco, s O'Clock. with Mrs. Gardner Hewitt
Methodist Leader Glass, O'Clock with Mrs Clarence Sandeson
Hornet Model Arplane Club 10 O'Clock 22 Ypsanti
High School.
Queen City Lodge number Pyhias party
Knights OF Pyhias
ST Luke Mems club dinner church house. $3.50 Talk by
Prof Edgar W Waugh The Debt Situation
Martha A. Beach Tent Daughters Union
ing installation Of officers, 80 LAR. Hall
FRIDAY
Presbyterian Family night 80 $50 Program and also coffee
and cake o be
singleton Bridge Club $50 home OF Miss Harriet Notey
Friday Bridge Club O'Clock, with
Girl Scouts: troop o'clock Luke: o'clock
Methodist Church; Brownies. 4 o'clock. Sarkweather.
The Baha' study and Discussion at the home OF
Mrs j. y. Faily, IO5 y. Normal St
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-01-28
Physical Fitness Stressed
in Roosevelt School Program

Physical fitness for girls at the
Roosevelt High school was the
theme of the weekly assembly
Wednesday Miss Chloe Todd, ply
steal education instructor, had
charge of the program and Grace
SAVERS was student chairman.
The Pledge of Allegiance and the
singing of The Star Spangled Ban
ner' opened the program. Twelve
eighth grade girls took part in a
Calesthenics demonstration. with
Miss Carol Funs, student teacher,
in charge. The girls were Norma
wilkins, Millicent Zeeb,' Beverly
Brown, Gloria Alban. Jean Kersey,
Peggy Alexander, Mary Rockefel-
Ter. Mary Lou Stevens. Franizikl
Isbell, Joyce Harris. Mary Miser-
les and Anita Hetchler
A first aid demonstration. led BY
Miss Lois Panpst, instructor, fol-
lowed. Girls in the tenth and elev-
enth grades taking part in this
number included Lois Paupst, Jen-
ME Coffron and Sue Sweet, who
have their senior first aid certif.
Gates, and Ara Shultz, Ann owens,
Phyllis Wright, Helen Wright, Do
lores HimmelspaCh, Jeanne Ann
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-01-28

Bell, Janice Allison, Barbara Bal
lard, Crystal Ballard. Nancy Ben
son, Jean Mckay Marilyn Scheil,
Marilyn Begole. Margaret Golcyzns-
Hi, Dolores Jones and Doris Hops,
who have their junior certificates.
Mat work by ninth graders fol-
lowed with Barbara Spike. Marie
Rogers, Marilyn Sturm, Mary Gam
bil. Dorothy Davis. Peggy Yoder,
Arlene Snodgrass, Mary Dusbiber.
Mary Whan. Mary Chapman, Eve
Ign Brown and jeanne Thompson
taking part.
interpretations in rhythmic
dances and techniques led by Mrs.
Phyllis Haig, student teacher, fea-
tured Ara Schultz, Irene Clyne,
Nancy Benson, Marilyn Scheer,
Marilyn Begole, Doris Hops and
Helen Wright
A short motion picture on swim
ming techniques demonstrated by
Matt Mann OF the University OF
Michigan, was shown before Leon
ard Menzi principal, announced
that Richard Medium. senior, was
leaving his class to report for mill
tary service in the Army Air Corps
tonight
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-01-28
Fine Points in Bridqe
BY SHEPARD BARCLAY

player held forth, he made a mere
takeout Of one more than neces.
sary, to give his partner an idea
his side might make a game. But
in so doing, he let West into the
bidding cheaply. Finding a fit
with his partner, East also got
into the activity, and the result
was a contract on which East and
West were set a single trick. with
the loss Of two in hearts and one
in clubs. giving North and South
only an insignificant 200 points.
At Table ?, South realized his
side appeared wide open in both
major suits, and he wanted 10
shut the opponents out Of the bid
ding. He did, and as his reward his
pair made a game in diamonds.
losing only one trick in each black
suit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-01-28
Two Inflated by
Past Chiefs Club

Two new members OF the Past
Chiefs OF Pythian Sisters, Mrs
Lorne. Kenady and Mrs. Lee Backus
were initiated into the Past Chiefs
Club, wednesday evening at the
home OF Mrs. Earl Snyder. Assist
ing hostesses were Mrs. James
Beach, Mrs. f. C. Briggs and Mrs.
Arthur Briggs, Dearborn.
The evening was spent sewing on
rags for rugs. The lap robes al.
ready started will be finished later.
Refreshments Of tea and steamed
pudding were served by the host
esses. The next club meeting will
be Feb. 10.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-01-28

that while much OF this trade will
continue after the war Il will never
surpass foreign trade because OF
the difficulty OF naturalization in
a land Of such vastness and lack OF
fuel aud minerals for heavy indus.
try However. the Pan-American
highway. now Two thirds finished,
may help.
Miss Cox was introduced by Mrs
r. q. Wiedman who arranged the
program with the assistance OF
Mrs. Noble Lee Garrison and Mrs.
Spencer Davis A short business
meeting presided over by Mrs
Harry smith. preceded the program
Mr., Edward Cuthbert d new mem
her. Was introduced.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-01-28
DENIAL EXPECTED

Detroit. Jan. 2S-INS-The pos
sibility that Melvin Childress, an
ex-conyict. will deny his police con-
fession that he strangled Mrs. Sy-
billa McGrath, mother OF six chill
dren, was seen today in manuever-
ings by his attorney. Before Judge
Thomas VI. Cotter. William Kauf
man. defense counsel. endeavored
TO block submission OF Childress'
statement to police. But kaufman
was overruled by the judge and
Childress was ordered held for
trial without bond. No trial date
was set