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Detroit evening times., 1943-09-13

n FLOW OF AMERICAN WAR MATERIALS WAS
THE PRINCIPAL AND ALMOST THE SOLE SOURCE
= OF THE OVERWHELMING POWER AGAINST WHICH
ITALY COULD NOT STAND
Italy drawn into the by evil leaders and the
Italian people fully of It.
1t indeed the of humiliation which sat so
heavily upon the Italian people that accounted for their
indifference and antagonism toward the and thus
for their impotence and futility
Unfortunately, other AXIS enemies not
sensitive to their shame although they are led by
evil and have been guilty of infinitely more evil
conduct.
x OF our remaining AXIS enemies Germany s-the
weaker and will fall the Germany no longer
sustained by any chance of military victory hope
Of IT, Germany sustained in part by pride in part by
hatebut in principal part by fear. How long Germany
will fight not known but that she is fighting in vain
is universally knownand is known best of all to the
Germans
y Ut none of this is true of Japan Japan not weaker
ID than before but stronger now than ever before
Japan has pride and hate in abundance but also hope
and confidence in abundance.
Until Japan is made mpotent Italy is today and
as Germany soon be- and until Japan confronted
with the stark fact of futty in the present Of
Italy and the imminent Of Germany, enthu-
siasm victories and confidence the
progress of the must be tempered.
That why the American people taking the
Italian capltuation calmly and grmly. More than
the American people realize that the in the
Pacific is OUR real and that the gravest MENACE
10 OUR liberty and security Will continue long
Japan remains unsubdued
Detroit evening times., 1943-09-13
Knowledge Test
BY DIR. sABINA II. CONNOLLY

Fill each blank with the cor
rect word ta) King George
VI Of England used 10 be
tho Duke of ..~.... (bl
The capital Of Australia is
........; (c) Jamaica-lS in
Detroit evening times., 1943-09-13

Answers on Opposite Page
Detroit evening times., 1943-09-13

I'VE military results of The
u BadoglIu armIStICc were like
wise restricted Probably the
main result was the mdetcci-
able effect n had on the Ger
man people and their conquered
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
Lewisville
Eddie NJ. Wright

Rev. N. S. Coleman and con-
gregation from Antioch Bapt.
Church rendered a program at
Mcdonald Methodist Church Sun
day. Collection s7.40. Fssie
Brown, Captain No, 3. Prof.
and Mrs, A. N. Turner and daugh
Ter, Eldora Ann have returned
from Little Rock. Mrs. Sonia
Lee Smith has returned from
Camden and was accompanied by
her husband, Pvt. Oral Smith,
who has been confined to the
hospital. Mrs. Ella Turner OF
Forrest City Is visiting In the
home of her daughter and son.
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Ivory
Thompson.
Miss Bessie Mae Williams Of
Kansas City was the week end
guest Of relatives Mrs. Callie
Cant and niece Mary Helen, have
returned to Taft, Oklahoma
Mrs. Charity larry is visiting
her nephews In Shawnee, Okla
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
know Your
Navy
BY L. M. Christophe esp.
(R) USNR

/. John Paul Jones was given
command OF the first American
Fleet, May 10, 1875.
2. On September 80, 1878,
John Paul Jones with three
shins under French Captains en-
gagged two British ships off the
coast OF Great Britain. One OF
the British ships. Countess Of
Scarborough, was captured I'm,
mediately an dthe second ship,
the Scraps. was captured after O
battle which lasted for three and
one half hours. John Paul
Jones transferred his crew to the
Scraps and left his own burning
ship to sink. This is the only
instance in which the victor OF a
Naval battle lost his ship and waa
forced to return to port in the
captured ship.
3. The keel OF a ship Is the
first piece OF metal laid on the
blocks when building a ship.
4. The "cutwater' is the for
ward edge OF the stem; the part
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
Mt. Cana
Rernice NJ. Taylor

KerniCe Nj. IayIOr
Members and friends from
adjacent communities worshipped
with the Sweet Home Bapt
church with Rev. J. Fl. Rowe
pastor bringing the message.
Rev. Ashley Smith Is recovering
from recent stroke and Sass
was collected for him. Mr.. and
Mrs. S. S. Vanhook visited In Ell
Dorado recently. Theodore
Kirby made trip to FL Dorado.
Mrs. Rosie Lee Jackson accom-
panied by her daughter and
grandson, Mrs. Katie Sue and
Billy Joe Craven left for Califor-
MIA. Also headed for the Col
den Gate State Is Mrs. Timothy
Lawrence. Prof. J. l.. Harris
has returned from Pine Bluff. :.
Miss Nadine Blake, Prof. r. L.
Gentry and F. l.. Muldrew will
leave for California. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Gentry visited their
parents in delight, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Gentry. Miss Thula
Hawthorne has returned from
Little Rock.
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
Mt. Arratt News
by Vennie Fuller

We had services with Rev
Calcote bringing us the baptismal
sermon which was very much en-
loved by the congregation. The
baptising was well attended
Three churches baptized; st.
Luke. st. Mark, and Mt. Araratt.
The pastor, Rev. Bright. conduct
ed the evenin gservices. A total
of $72.05 was collected for our
aged and blind sisters. Roose.
welt Watson from the Navy made
the closing remarks at Sunday
School. Charlie and Mrs. Vir-
ginia Channel are the proud par
ents of baby girl. Mrs. Me-
iissa Ray was a recent visitor at
her mothers home in Des Arc.
Her sister also visited her from
Chicago. Pvt. Eugene Love Is
home on furlough. He Ia sta
toned at a camp in Miss.
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
Nelson Brown has returned

Nelson Brown has returned
from Richmond. Calf. 8.
5haflie Bussey visited here j.
st. Paul Baptist Church render
ID a program at Mcdonald Meth
dist Church with Rev. II. j.
rice, pastor raising s6.l3 with
Mrs. Lucille Robinson captain. i.
Mrs. j. |. Davis of Stamps was
-uest of Mrs. Nota Stovall i.
Rev. II. J Price, pastor of st.
Paul Baptist Church conducted
/ revival with Rev. Williams of
Hope assisting ;. Prof. l.. C.
aines, Prof. A. C. Foster, Mrs.
Essie Brown, Henry Fort and
"rs. Katie Conway are reported
LII.
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
Mt. Olive Bapt.
Church Host to
Union

The first Sunday meeting OF
the Golden Link Ushers Union was
held with the Mt. Olive Baptist
Church, 18th and Cedar, with d.
c. Cleveland. president Of the
Union presiding. Devotionals were
in charge Of Rev. Reason, with
welcome address brought by Mrs.
Lottie Gee.
Among visitors present at the
meeting was T. A. Hughes who
brought a special address. COL
lection totaled $41.74 as announc-
ed by Mrs. Mamie Wright, sec
rotary.
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
Wesley Chapel
In Celebration

In celebration OF successful
achievements this year and to
augment funds for the Church
Debt Campaign. the Ladies' Of
the Pleasant Hour Circle are
sponsoring a Victory Garden
Party Friday evening. Sept. nth
at Carver Y. M. G. A. 6 to 9 p.
m.
The support Of all church
groups and friends is solicited.
This is your personal invitation
to join In the fun and entertain
ment for all age groups at our
new "Y." Soldiers are welcome.
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
The Rev. Mr.. Merchant is

AobhNAA'
The Rev. Mr.. Merchant is
minister in the African Method,
list Episcopal Church, and a MEM
her of the Michigan Conference.
lie has had twenty-five years ex-
perienee in the field of race re-
lations and has assisted various
denominations with their pro-
grams affecting Negro housing
health and recreation. Under
his present assignment he has
visited many of the camps and In.
dustrial eenters to which large
numbers OF Negro workers have
gone, In these communities ne
has worked out successful pro-
iects to improve conditions.
The Rev. Mr., Merchant Will
spend two weeks in the city and
| is to speak on the hour of repose
program Sunday. The Royal
| Four Quartette will be another
added feature on the hour OF re-
| pose.
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17

that cuts the water when the
ship Is in motion.
5. In May, 1919. 1t. Cmdr.
Reed, of the U. s. Navy. made the
first successful flight across the
Atlantic in a heavier-than-air
craft. The trip required eleven
days and several stop-overs be-
tween Newfoundland and Ply
mouth, England.
6. Navy talk-Sea-gull is
chicken; Stun Is stew; chow hall
is dining room; sea-cow Is milk,
7. Men who are experienced
In any OF the building or con.
struction trades may enlist In
the Navy Seabees. Pa ybegins at
$500 per month and goes up to
$114.0O per month. plus extra
allowances for wives, children
and other dependents. Men
from IS to 3S years old must ap.
ply before they are called for in.
duction into the armed forces.
8 Seventeen year old boys
may enlist as apprentice seamen
and become candidates for service
school work In aviation mechan-
les, signalman, yoeman and many
other trades. Pay begins at $50
per month plus extra allowances
for dependents.
/ 8. All men from II to sc
years old may apply for enlist
ment in the U. s. Navy at the
Navy Recruiting Station, Dona.
ghey Trust Building, 621 Mair
Street. Little Rock, Arkansas, OF
at one of these sub-stations: use
9th and State Streets - Mon
We'd, Fri, to 6 p. m. Snodgras.
Building, 207 IL Washington
Avenue, North Little Rock, Tues
Thurs, Sat, to p. m.
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17

Mrs. G.. Lewis Randolph OF De-
troit Is here due to the death
of her father, D. S. Adams, who
passed September 7th. Mrs.
Randolph Is the wife Of Rev. G.
Lewis Randolph, pastor Of st.
Matthew Baptist Church, De-
troit, Michigan. He was former
pastor Of St. Paul Baptist Church
OF Benton, before being called to
the motor city.
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
Proud Parents

Cpl. and Mrs. Elmer Lee Bar
bee announce the birth of a six
pound baby girl, Frances Marie,
on August 31st, at the University
hospital. Mrs. Barbee and dau-
ghter are at home at 919 Ia w.
9th St., while Cpl Barbee Is with
the U. S. Army Engineers some
where In England.
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
HOT SPRINGS
BY Gloria Downs

A group of visitors from Pine
Bluff came over Sunday. The trip
was sponsored by the Pine Bluff
Community Club. Mr.. j. Isle of
Tampa, Florida, and J.. W. Bunes
Of Phoenix, Arizona, top the visi.
tors list this week. The City is
also filled with Baptist Min
listers who are on their way home
from the National Baptist Con-
vention Mrs. A. Rose Col
Inns Of Grand Avenue spent the
summer in New York City !.
Mrs. Swetie Mae Miller, man.
ager of the Four Star Gospel
Singers has recovered from a long
illness and is now filling singing
engagements Goldstein School
invited all the preachers of the
city to special program Mon
day DR.. T. ]. Griffin adj
dressed the student body of
Douglas School Monday morn
ing Visitors Chapel A. M. +.
Church conducted successful
Mock Wedding Wednesday night.
Ronoke Baptist Church CON-
Quoted an Echo meeting Wednes-
day night at which time reports
were given by delegates from the
National Baptist Convention
Hot's Grocery Store and Mrs.
Tidwells Restaurant are open
after having been closed for the
summer The Civic League is
doing wonderful work. 1t is ex-
pected that they will throw them
selves in line to support an eff
fort to get Negro Policemen, bus
drivers, letter carriers and fire
men.
GOSSIP
There is a man who has to
purchase a set of teeth to hold
his job. He pulls them off and
and leaves them where he works.
Speaking Of teeth causes me to
think Of the young man who drop
ped his teeth out last Tuesday
night and a stray dog landed
on them and took them before he
could get them. He is still look
ing for the dog. A lady made up
her mind to go out with her hus-
band when sh esaw him put on
his new suit and shoes.
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
AT Your Library

During the summer months,
So Juvenile readers read 1853
books in the Pecos Roundup
Reading Contest. Many new
books are ready for circulation.
Among the non-fiction books are
the following:
Cokesbury's Shower Book
lite and Paine.
Origin of the Bible-Soares.
Challenge to Freedom-Wirs-
ton.
Falange-Chase.
Twelve Months that Changed
the World--Lesueur.
Russia Fights-Brown.
Sense Of Humus-Damon.
American Red Cross Textbook
---Trott.
Fiction
Malta Story-River.
Road to San Jacinto--- Fore
man.
Death Of a Observation-Disclosures
Airing in Closed Carriage
Long.
Squad Goes Out-Greenwood.
Wind and the Rain--Horner,
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17

Sophie Halenezin, American
Field.
Centennial Summer-Idell.
(The) Butler Died in Brooklyn
-Fenisong.
Action in the North Atlantic
fitzpatrick.
Heaven is a Windswept Hill
Guy.
Our Daily Bread-Gilpartick
Bridge of Heaven-Hsiung.
Case OF the Buried Clock
Gardner.
Barefoot Mailman-Pratt.
He'll and MISUNDERSTANDING.
When Hearts are Light Again
--Loting.
Mama's Bank Account-Forbe.
Chinese Shawl-Wentworth.
Mr.. Lincoln's Wife-Harris.
Many new books for children.
E. C. Washington. librarian
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17

Mrs. Mary Williams and r. e.
Williams wish to thank their
many friends for their sympathy
and kindness shown to them dur
Ing the illness and death of their
husband and brother. Andrew
Williams. Special thanks to Rev.
p. J. Sears and Mrs. Knighting
for services rendered. We shall
always be grateful to all OF you.
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
F G. of {, Field
Representative
Visits City

Rev. Irving X. Merchant, Field
Representative for the Christian
Commission on Camp and Indus
trial Communities, an AGENCY
working along soldiers and de-
Tense workers affiliated with the
Federal Council Of Churches, with
headquarters In New York, is in
the city assisting the USO. YMC
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17

Barnes and Mr.. Sherman Nc
Daniel visited from Little Rock,
PFC Carl Bullard and Robert
Lewis have been visiting. Miss
Pladys King left Wednesday for
Kansas City, Missouri.
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
Garland City
BY Nelson Boykir, Jr.

Wynne Baptist School was con-
Quoted by Sister Matte Smith e.
Mr.. Larkin Mccoy passed Sep
TENDER 10, 1943 and was buried
September IL. Surviving are
two daughters, one son, two step
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17

daughters, one brother and two
sisters and host of relatives
and friends Mrs. Bates pass
ed September 10, she had been i'll
for long while Mrs. Florida
Tramble has undergone an opera
ton in tho Gamerson hospital
and is doing fine.
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17

which will be held on September
10 and September IT. The dates
for the second cycle OF the school
will be announced next week
through this paper. All white
ESQ cards will lexpire on October
1, 1913. New cards will be Is
sued on re-registration.
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17

Wolfe Project school will
open Monday, September 10 {.
Rev. Kelly pastor OF Palestine
Baptist Church. was successful In
a revival recently. Nineteen
candidates we're baptized. .
Personal---Mrs. Daniel has re-
turned after teaching two months
n Monticello. [. Mrs. Mittie Mae
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
BOXING

SOAINd
The long awaited amateur box
ing show will be staged at the
Ninth Street USO Friday. Sep
TENDER "a, at $50 p. m.
A grudge match, the outgrowth
Of recent matches held at Camp
Robinson will be settled. Sever
al promising young boxers will
represent Carver Branch YMCA
on the civilian card. A battle
royal for the younger boys will
also be on the card.
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
u S 0

CHARM SCHOOL
The Charm School for men,
bers of the Girls Service Organi-
cation started last Monday, Sep
TENDER 10. Girls whose last
name starts with "a" through
HI will be expected to attend
the first cycle of the school
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
M(;GEHEE
By Tom Jones

evening star CnuTcn news
Rev. w. c. Campbell. pastor. !.
We invite you to attend our SER
vices every Sunday at the usual
hour. Our Sunday School is un
der the leadership OF Supt. l..
Hill. All of our departments are
alive. There are classes for all
ages. Usher Board meeting will
be held Friday night, Mrs. Rosa
Wilson. president. We ar be-
ginning a Soul Saving Meeting on
September 18th. conducted by the
pastor. Don't fail to make plans
to attend. Miss E. Mitchell, re-
porter.
The No. Singing Choir of
McGehee Chapel M. B. Church
met at their usual hour Friday
night with H. X. Whatly, presi-
dent, Bertha Ellis. secretary. :.
Mrs. Bertha Ellis made a business
trip to Pine Bluff Wednesday. ;.
Mrs. Mary Lou Bradford enter
tanned the Silver Rose and Four
Notes suartets Thursday night,
September 9th. A delicious re-
past was served by the hostess,
Mrs. Bradford. Mrs. Florence
Rhodes Of Montrose was the guest
Of Mrs. Bertha Ellis and family
Saturday, September 18th.
The Southeast District Singing
Convention will convene at eros.
sett September 1919. Many del
egates are expected to attend.
Personals-Mrs. Josie Louis
visited q few days in Pine Bluff
William Carter is visiting In ouI
city. Mrs. Nettie Harris Ii
spending a few days In Junice
Miss. visiting her brother. She
was accompanied by Mrs. Emma
Lee Caverness. DR.. and Mrs
J. G. Shaw spent last week in Dc
Kalb, Miss. visiting relatives and
friends. They we're accompanied
by Mrs. Naomi Johnson. MIR
Ralph Hill and Mrs. Lucy Stew
art we're quietly married by Rev
Minor Coleman on Saturday night
September 18th, 1943. Jim
Nichols and Miss Cintia Nichols
were married by Rev. Newman
Saturday. September 4, 1913. =.
Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson has as
house guest her son, Nose Wal
lace of Horslngton, Kansas.
Van Robinson's daughter-in law,
Mrs. Venessa Robinson Of FIT.
Knox. KY, is now visiting him ac-
companied by her mother-ln-law,
Mrs. Emma Williams, who recent
ly returned from Greenville,
South Carolina. Mrs. Dorothy
Mae Long OF SIS R. r. st. and
Mrs. Mary Hopkins OF rs Mid
way st. left Sunday night for
Chicago and plan to visit In De-
troit and indianapolis, Indiana,
We are wishing them a pleasant
trip. Miss Agnes Dowden OF
New Orleans left for home Thurs
day night. Miss Dowden has
been the house guest OF Mr.. and
Mrs. e. A. Peete. The usher
board OF st. Peter A. M. f.
Church will entertain the Usher
Alliance Sunday. September %.
at 500 p. m. A very interesting
program will be rendered In con
nection with calendar rally
The public is invited to be pres
ent. The Third Sunday Is Junior
Church Day at st. Peter. Rev.
Duhart OF Fort Smith will deliv-
er the sermon and McCehee Char
ell Choir No. will present a pa
geant Mrs. Carrie Palmer re
turned home last Friday from 2
two weeks visit with relatives n
Vidalia, La, Natchez, and Fayet.
te, Miss.
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17

A and YWCA, the churches, the
Urban League, and similar or
CARNATIONS in programs to meet
the needs of soldiers and civil
lians.
The Rev. Mr. Merchant also
represents the Department Of
Race Relations Of the Federal
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
10000 Attend NAACP Benefit Game

Dr. Wiiom Peken Washington. speaks to 10000 people
who witnessed the NAACP benefit bosebo game in Comkey
Pork Chicago the interest Of the Third War Loan Standing
left raht Atty oseor C. Brown President Chicago Branh
Of NAAcP; Mrs. Mary Cole. promoter Of game; Dr. Wiiom
Peken Treasury Department. Wohnaon. D. C. and Major C.
COCO - lPPSl
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
ServiingOverseas

Cpl. Vincent Wilson, son of
Mrs. Frances T. Wilson, $500 W.
Fifth ST., and the late Ernest
Wilson, was graduated from Dun.
bar High School prior to induc-
ton in the army. Cpl. Wilson
is serving with the armed forces
somewhere In North Africa.
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17
Nazi Prisoners Arriving At Camp Rob inson

Here is the first contingent Of
Germon prisoners Of war os they
disemborked from q train on o
siding at Comp Robinson two
Arkansas State press., 1943-09-17

weeks ego. United Stotes SOL
diers stood euord while the Nozis
we're lined up for the moreh to
the internment center. The pic
Evening star., 1943-04-29
War arDepartmentG Gets
Civil Air Patrol Unit
Organization Shifted
By Presidents Order

The Civil Air Patrol, which was
set up in the Office of Civilian De-
Tense in 194l, was transferred today
to the War Department in an ex-
ecutive order issued by President
Roosevelt.
The order said that all functions
and powers of the patrol, including
those exercised by the national COM
mander, are to be transferred to
the supervision of the Secretary of
War.
AS the order was made public,
OCD Director James M Lands
issued statement expressing full
agreement with the change and
saying that substantial increase in
the already acknowledged military
effectiveness of the Civil Air Patrol
should result.
Mr.. Lands said that in little
more than II months $4,000 civilian
volunteers have enrolled in the pa
troll for such duties as anti -subma-
rine patrol in costal waters. liaison
patrol along the Mexican border and
courier service. 1t has also helped
State and local governments in
various ways. the director said. All
of these activities, he added, will be
continued.
Mr.. Lands explained that for
several months the Civil Air Patrol
has had difficulty obtaining repair
and replacement parts and that
this situation will be eased by the
transfer.
Evening star., 1943-04-29
New Agency Replaces
Office Of Defense Health

President Roosevelt today issued
an order abolishing the Office of
Defense Health and Welfare Serv-
ices and replacing it with the Office
Of Community War Services. The
old unit has been in the Office for
Emergency Management while the
new will be located in the Federal
Security Administration.
A spokesman for the Information
Bureau of FSA explained that the
move merely simplifies and strength
ems the working organization of the
Community War Services Bureau
by making Community War Serv-
ices an integral part of the Federal
Security Agency.
1t was explained that Paul v. Nc
Mutt, FSA administrator, was di-
rector of the Office of Defense
Health and Welfare Services when
this unit had been in OEM.
Evening star., 1943-04-29
tuberculosis Group
Plans Meeting June |
Earlier Story on Page B-1'

NLdliCI SbuIN UH rage Dbl
Tentative plans to hold the post
poned annual meeting of the Dis
trlct tuberculosis Association Tues
day, June /. were made at a meet
Ing OF officers of the aSsociat ton
late today. This was in answer to
charges by a protest group of mem
bers complaining about postpone
ment of the meeting and conduct
of the organization. The date will
depend largely on whether speakers
desired are available.
In making public this informa-
tion Charles L. Newcomb of New
York. acting secretary of the local
association, announced results of a
meeting of the Program Commit
tee, headed by DR.. Thomas B. Nc
Kneely.
Special emphasis will be laid by
the local association on "emergency
war work." Mr. Newcomb said. in
joint statement with DR.. J. Win
throp Peabody, president of the as
ISOLATION
Cooperating with the District
Health Department, said the two
officials, the association will help to
initiate and carry on continuous
tolloW-up and study" of special
| groups such as draftees and volun-
teers rejected from the armed
services because of tuberculosis and
Government employees found to have
tuberculosis. The association pro-
gram also will include early dag
nosls by X-ray, rehabilitation, voca-
'4one' guidance, emergency financial
assistance for patients, education of
| the public and cooperation in
| patient education at the sanatoria.
Evening star., 1943-04-29
Girl, 1S, Started $4,000
Wheeling Fire, Police Say
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
WHEELING. w. Va. April %
Police Chief Alonzo Hixenbaugh said
today AN 18-year-old Wheeling girl
had admitted starting a fire which
destroyed a secondhand store and
damaged three apartment houses.
Chief Hixenbaugh identified her
as Virginia Mckinney. who resided
in the rear of the Walter Wickham
store which burned to the ground
Tuesday.
Chief Hixenbaugh quoted the girl
as saying she was forced to set the
blaze by James Lashley. SO. She
contended that Lashley was at odds
with Mr.. Wickham over cutting
down a tree in the back lot of the
store building
The police chief added that Lashley
denied the girls statement. but both
were in custody pending further in
vestigation
Six families living in the apart
ment houses were forced to flee the
flames, but managed to save most
of their household furnishings. The
damage to all four buildings was in
excess of $4,000.