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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-29
BY CHARLES GENTRY

TIE NEWLY recognized De-
troit Symphony Orchestra and Di-
rector Karl Kruger more than
lived up 10 the promise Of their
first concert last week by Offering
a splendid program for the second
event Of the subscription series
last night in Masonic Auditorium.
In fact. the particular group Of
selections performed this time
gave the audience a much better
idea of Just what our orchestra is
capable of doing and Kruger
chose certainly a program OF great
variety.
AS a tribute 10 the CZecho-Slo-
vakian Day of independence the
concert opened with spirited
reading of Smetana's Overture TO
The Battered Bride" which. in
cidentally, will be sung here next
Sunday.
Then follow d the familiar
Largo from Dvorak's Symphony.
From the New World. This gave
us a real chance TO study what
an excellent string choir we have,
although the reading was almost
too meticulous, too carefully ar
ticulated.
FIRST SoLOIST
The first soloist of the season
appeared for the major offering
OF the first half of the program,
Zinc Francescatti the well-known
violiniSt who made his initial APP
pearance here two years ago, Civ
ing a brilliant performance of the
First Paganini Violin Concerto.
While IL is not true that Paga-
mini was any relation to the Prince
Of Darkness, as rumor would have
you believe, it is true that he
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-29
Negro Sailor Wins
II Service Bars

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Oct. 29
CUP)-The left sleeve of Chief
Petty Officer Ephraim King, 90.
Negro veteran OF the navy, is dec
GRATED with IL golden hash marks.
lie wears 10 of his = campaign
bars representing service in all
parts Of the globe.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-29
Macarthur Street
Waits for War End

BERWYN, Ill, Oct. % tUP)--
Changing a street name TO Mac
Arthur avenue in honor of Gen.
Macarthur has been postponed
until after the war. since the CITY
council discovered material for
new street signs IS almost impos-
sible 10 get.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-29

hnity TO plumb great tonaI depths
and display a feeling for the really
dramatic, so expert was the guid-
ance Of Kruger. who directed u
without score.
II was altogether a thoroughly
satisfying concert and one which,
we would have been content Ia
sit down and hear all over again.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-29
Enrol Disappointed

IRISH PROF. THEODORE =
FLYNN. father of Enrol Flynn.
Cancelled a scheduled United
States lecture tour, with a Holly.
wood Stopover because OF press
sure of civilian defence duties.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-29
Striking II Rich

ANN SHERIDAN has u cos
TUNES for Shine on Harvest
Moon" the largest wardrobe she's
ever used in a film.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-29

about his playing which makes
him an ideal interpreter Of such a
dclcately technical concerto as
this For sheer technique, some
of his bowling is breath-taklng and
how he ever encompaSSed that ca
denza in the opening movement
can be chalked up as the first
music mystery OF the season.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-10-29
or LYRIC BEAUTY

The final half of the program
was devoted 10 a performance of
the Rachmanlnon Second Sym
phony, a rapturouS work which is
all too seldom performed
Filled 10 the coda with nostal-
gic melody strange harmony and
rhapsodic beauty this symphony
is one Of the most passionate and
persuasive utterances Rachmanin-
off ever penned.
Here the orchestra had oppor-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-12

brother, Mr.. and Mrs. Louie New.
man, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eldred Hanson
Milan, spent Saturday night with
his sister and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Louie Newman.
Thurlow Heath was a guest OF
Rev. johnson at the Rotary Club,
Milan, Thursday.
Miss Florence Heath, Ann Arbor,
spent the week end with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Bird Heath.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Heidi and
family visited his sister and fam.
lily. Mr.. and Mrs. Theron Painter,
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Fitzpatrick
attended the funeral OF their neph-
ew, John Petrie, age II, Wednesday
at Willis.
Theodore Goettsche was dinner
guest of Nick Miller at the Rotary
Club Tuesday. The meeting was at
the Peoples Church, Milan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goettsche visited
Saturday night in Detroit
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Clark Rose.
dale Gardens, we're Saturday night
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Clark.
Mrs. Francis Bird and son Lee
attended the missionary meeting
which was held at the Methodist
Church, Lulu, Tuesday evening.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-12

Allen, Thomas Grove, Ohio, Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hammond
and family visited their aunt. Mrs.
Edna Soffell, Dundee, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Gulick,
Ypsilanti, were dinner guests and
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Teall, Lulu,
we're supper guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Theron Painter. Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Krojewski.
Detroit, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Hammond, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hazlett and
family visited their parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Wescott Friday.
Mrs. Lilly White spent Friday
with her daughter Mrs. Leo Long,
Milan.
Mr.. and MRS. Adamovicz we're
dinner guests OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Adolph Tautkus Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Francis
and family visited her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. William Fletcher, Ridge
way, Sunday.
Lester Grannis, Mrs. Hattie Gran
mis- and Mrs. Mary Johnson, Ypsi-
lanti, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Hopkins, Monday.
Mrs. John Warren visited Mrs.
Jones Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thurlow Heath
visited her sister and family Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Harris, Ipsllanti,
Sunday.
Mrs. Hazel Peters and children
spent Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Jim Davis and family, River Rouge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Newman,
Monroe, visited their parents, Mr..
and Mrs Innis NnWmnn and his
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-12
West London
BARNES SCHOOL STUDENTS
ENJOY MANY ACTIVITIES


West London, Mich, Feb. 12-
Attendance has. been far from per-
feet at the Barnes school the past
six weeks because Of bad weather.
but one little second grade girl.
Emile Dyer, was neither absent
nor tardy. Several children missed
only one day. There was no school
for three days because OF road
conditions.
During the month, bulletin boards
with Eskimo pictures and snow
scenes pinned up, have been en-
joyed. \ large picture was also
made on dark blue paper showing
figures OF children enjoying winter
sports, and a large snow man.
The picture is more realistic be-
cause OF small tufts OF cotton pasted
over It to resemble falling snow.
In the six weeks spelling contest
Geraldine Elwartowski. eighth
grade, was winner. Donald Vance,
sixth grade, was the runner up. In
the grade contest on the same
words the following won: fourth,
Doris Meyer; fifth, Jean Naugle;
sixth, Juanita Mays.
The second grade is writing the
capital letters and using them for
names aud the beginnings Of SEN
fences. Both groups of first grade
readers, as we'll as the second and
third graders are reading from new
reading books.
Each grade has had some special
new interest this month that has
made work more interesting.
Students have missed William
Mays who has been absent because
OF leg trouble.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-12
NO SHORTAGE IN SPINACH

CRYSTAL CITY, TeX.-UP-At-
tention Johnny and Mary! There's
not going to be a shortage of spin
ach, it seems. Already more than
$50 carloads have been shipped
from this great growing center and
the outlook for more carloads IS
said to be most encouraging.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-12
CAR STRIKES DEER

BINGHAMTON. y. Y.-UP --
There was very little traffic but it
was enough to confuse a iaywalk-
ing deer here. The l00pound deni-
zen of the forest was struck by an
automobile and suffered a reg Trac-
ture. A policeman destroyed IL.
And Broome County Jail inmates
ate venison.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-12
AUTO THEFTs DECREASE

SACRAMENTO. Cal-UP-- Tire
and gasoline rationing apparently
has made auto stealing a less prof
liable field for thieves than IN the
past. Auto thefts during 1912 to-
tailed 1871, or Isl per cent less
than in 1871. when they reached a
high of 1916.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-12
osTRANDER STUDENTS
TO BE VACCINATEO

The county health nurse and doc
Tor are expected at the Ostrander
School Thursday to vaccinate the
children for small pox and diph-
iberia.
Anthony Terners was the winner
and Joyce Scott the runner up in
the six weeks spelling contest. The
beginners are starting their second
book, Jim and Judy"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-12
Christening

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Adsmoyicz,
Detroit, we're sponsors at the chris
tening OF Donald Edward Tautkus,
infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph
Tautkus, at the Milan Catholic
Church, Sunday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-12
Furlouph Ends

Corporal James f. LentI left for
Boiling Field, Washington, d. G..
after spending several days with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
IentE, on a furlough,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-12
Landmark EAlIA

The huge stately cottonwood tree
which has been landmark for a
great many years on the corner oil
Plank and Darling Roads, has been
heRn down.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-12
Observe Birthday

Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Clark at
tended the family gathering at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. 7. Clark,
Milan. celebrating the birthday Of
Mrs. Cora Clark.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-12
elsntls Fitzpatrick

Glente Fitzpatrick son OF Glen
Fitzpatrick and brother of Robert
Fitzpatrick. passed away sunday at
the hospital in Tecumseh. Services
were Thursday from the Stevens
and Bush Funeral Home and inter
ment was in the Marble Cemetery,
Milan
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-12
Dinner Guests

Dinner Guests
Mrs. Paul Sarber and three
daughters, Honolulu, Hawaii, were
Sunday dinner guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Cline. Mrs. Sarber and
children are making their home
With Mr.. and Mrs. Gander.
Miss ELane Painter was a week
end guest of Ruth and Edith Boil
ton. Ypsilanti. ON Sunday all at
tended the dinner party at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. William SietZ, Ann
Arbor, in honor OF their daughter
Jouettas birthday. All girls were
former classmates at the Michigan
State Normal College.
NJ. and Mrs. Kenneth Edwards
visited her mother, Mrs. Anna Bev-
erley. Petersburg, Sunday. Mrs.
Beverley is ILL.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Loyal kanit5 and
family. Mooreville. were sunday
dinner guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Kanitz.
Mr.. and Mrss. James Lentz and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester LentZ, attend
ed the funeral Of the sister-in-lsw
of Mrs. James Lentz, Mrs. Laura
The Western news., 1943-02-11

moved into the La Byer house north
of town.
Buster Tiffany left Monday for
Butte where he will be inducted in
to the army.
Mrs. Morse Anderson left last
week to take up her duties as relief
operator at Newport, Wash.
Mr. and Mrs. E. Z. Madden and
Relph and Mr.. and Mrs, Merle FISH
er were dinner guests Friday n.y.
ening of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Arnold.
Helen Sahal of Great Falls spent
the past week here visiting her
sister, Mrs. Tony Torres.
in Kalispell the first of the week.
Misses Glenna Olson and Patricia
Broderick of Eureka were Monday
evening guests of Miss Nadine
Marks.
John Wenzler of Whitefish spent
the first of the week here at his
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Arnold were
dinner guests Sunday of Mr.. and
Mrs. Orrin Farr.
oJifCSbGI Tidllhs WllO lids DGEIl
G. N. section foreman in Eureka for
the past three weeks, returned
home Sunday.
Mrs. Albert Whitmarsh returned
home Wednesday after spending the
past ten days in Libby.
Bill Smith is recuperating at his
home here, after an appendectomy.
Albert Logsdon left Monday for
Whitefish where he is employed by
the G. N. railway.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilson were
Sunday dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lloyd De PratuLA
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodrow Whit
marsh of Libby are the proud par
ents of baby boy, named Donald
Milton, born at the Libby Hospital
February 3. Mr.. and Mrs. Whit
marsh are former Rexford resi-
dents.
Hamilton Leib and family have
The Western news., 1943-02-11

Commercial Club meets every 3rd
Thursday 49,
Directors: A. A. Wood, Walter Neils,
K A. Klehm, ]. A. Krall.
American Legion Auxiliary Lodge
No. 81 meets 1st and 3rd Thurs
days. Mrs. Sadie Kaeding, presi-
ident, Mrs. Bessie Clowers, sec'y.
Lions Club meets every End and
4th Mondays Jack Swarens, pres
ident, Paul K. Church, secretary.
Libby Woman's Club meets End
Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. in community
room of court house. Mrs Harold
Thomson, president, Mrs. H. W..
Redfield, secretary.
American Legion Post No. 81
meets lst and 3rd Thursdays at the
Legion hall. H. r. Richards, COM
mander, Irwin Flescher, adjutant.
Libby Farm Woman's Club meets
1st Wednesday. Mrs. Lee Nixon.
president, Mrs. Margaret Shawl,
secretary.
Libby Junior Woman's Club meets
second Tuesdays at p. m. in the
community room of the court house
Mrs. Leonard Sleizer, president and
Mrs. Bradley Phillips, recretary.
Libby Townsend club No. / meets
on the first and third Fridays of
each month in the community hall,
at 800 p. m. VIM. Kammeyer, pres
ident; Mrs. Geo. Stout, secretary.
Kootenai Valley Grange meets 1st
and 3rd Fridays of month at Ameri-
can Legion Hall. Glen Oneal, mas
ter; Louis Ohlerich, secretary.
Regular meetings of international
Hod Carriers, Building and Com
mon Laborers' Union of America
A. f. L., Libby Sub. No. 1892, held
End and 4th Wednesdays at Ameri-
can Legion Hall, Libby.
Lumber and Sawmill Workers
Union No 1881. Meets End and Att
Tuesdays of each month at 7:30
L. B. Midyett, president, Harry
Moe, recording secretary.
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Mrs. Alberta Laurence Passes

Mrs. Alberta Mae Laurence was
born at Portland, Ore, on Decem-
Der is, 1867. She passed away at
the Clifford Nursing Home, Spo-
kane, Wn., on Feb. 2, l943, at the
age of IA years.
Mrs. Laurence came to Ural,
Mont, in 1901 and settled on a
ranch where she resided until she
entered the hospital few weeks
ago.
The remains were shipped to Lib
by and funeral services were held
at the Gompf Chapel Sunday after
noon with the Rev Russell j. Prem
tice officiating. Burial was in the
Libby cemetery.
Mrs. Laurence leaves one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Ethel ReddaWay, Oregon
City, Ore, four grandchildren and
a host of friends.
The Western news., 1943-02-11
Proceedings Of County
Commissioners
Libby, Montana, Feb. l, 1874

Libby, Montana, Feb. |, l943
The Board of County Commis-
sioners, Lincoln County, met IN
regular session in the court house
in Libby, on February |, 2 and 3.
Present: Chet o. Hoisington, P.
v. Klinke and James Mahoney.
Commissioners. and Eldon J.
Schuck, Clerk Commissioner
Klinke absent on Feb. * and 3D.
Minutes of previous regular meet
ing and special meeting held Friday,
January is, were read and ap-
proved.
The County Treasurer's report for
the quarter ending Dec 81, 1912,
was examined and ordered to be
filed.
Several county warrants out
standing for one year, and more,
were cancelled by the Board.
County and Township officials
were authorized TO leave the state
at any time they may deem neces-
sary during the month of February.
Grant Deeds were issued to the
following:
|. J. O. West. El2SWA, SWASEA
of Sec. "a, Twp. 36N., Rge. 26W.,
upon completion of contract dated
June II, l941
q Hubert J Mckenzie: Nl2NWA
of Sec. "a, Twp. 35N., Rye. 26W.
g. Robert d. Mckenzie: Wl5NWA
of Sec 28, Twp 35N., Rye. 26W.
The following claims were audit
ed and approved, and the Clerk was
authorized to issue warrants in pay
ment of same.
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LODGES

LODOES
|. o. O. F. Cabinet chapter No. So,
meets every Wednesday evening.
E. L. Kemp, N. G., Ernest Davidson,
recording secretary.
A. F. & A. M. Libby Lodge No. IS
meets End and 4th Thursdays at
Masonic Temple Lyoyd Burpee,
w. M; Glen Nolop, secretary.
Royal Arch Masons Libby lodge
No. 33 meets third Wednesdays at
Masonic Temple. D. O. Mount, high
priest, M. D. Rowland, secretary.
Order of the Eastern Star. Libby
Chapter No. SO meets 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays at Masonic Temple Mrs.
Esther Oertel, worthy matron, Mrs
<. E. Jaqueth. secretary.
Libby Moose Lodge No. 1899 meets
End and 4th Mondays at Moose hall
Dick Butt, Governor, Melvin r.
Paulson, secretary.
Royal Neighbors, Mountain View
Camp No. 1858 meets End and 4th
Wednesdays at the Moose hall
Mrs. Lydia Christianson, oracle;
Mrs Agnes Larsen, recorder.
Medora Rebekah Lodge No. 50
meets lst and Bird Mondays at /. o.
10. F. hall. Mrs. v. F. Paddock,
Noble Grand and Mrs. Harold
Gompf, secretary.
A. o. u. w. meets the End Fri
day of each month at the Legion
hall. Harry Hartle, M. W., Ver-
non Crotteau, secretary.
A. o. u. w. Junior Club meets
4th Friday of each month at Legion
Hall. Janet Johnston, M. W., Rosella
Barr, secretary and Delina Carlson,
supervisor.
Libby Chapter LIE Molay meets
lst and 3rd Mondays. Masonic Tenn
| pie, at Z p. m.
PIT. A. meets the second Monday
of each month at the new Central
school. VIM. J. Anderson, president
Mrs. Russell Collier, secretary
treasurer.
Rainbow Girls meet second and
fourth Mondays at Masonic Temple
Betty Johannson, worthy adviser
Jewell Stokes, recorder; Mrs. r. G.
Rice, mother adviser.
Women of the Moose, Libby
Chapter No. sos meets on the first
and third Tuesdays at the Moose
hall. Mrs. Harold Burse, Senior Re
gent and Mrs. r. H. Brennan, Jun
ior Regent.
Theta Rho Club No. 27 meets lst
and 3rd Tuesdays in /. @. O. f. hall
at TITS p. m. Frank1een Warner
president; Daisy Hunter, recording
secretary. Mrs. Chris Ramlo, ad-
wiser officer.
Libby Rod and Gun Club. L. J
Brown, president; Don Orr, secre'
tary. sAin
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Ladies' Bridge Club


The Ladies Bridge Glib heldwd m
The Ladies Bridge Club met
Wednesday evening at the home of
Mrs. Helen Farr. Mrs. La Byer won
first prize and Mrs. Marks vas
awarded the travelling prize. The
ladies were asked to come dressed
in the headgear of some historical
character. Twelve ladies were pres
emf attired in the following head
gear: Mrs. Ed Arnold as Queen of
Sheba.s Mrs. William Fewkes as
Aunt Jemima"; Mrs. E. E. Mad
den as Queen Mary; Mrs. Lem
Collar as Little Red Riding Hood"
Mrs. La Byer as ""Gibson Girl;
Mrs. Fred Marks as "Julietta" Mrs.
Oak Knapp as Sonia Menie', Mrs.
George Ross as .Pocahontas Miss
Nadine Marks as Anne Oakley,
and Mrs. Orrin Farr as Joan OF
Arc y
After an enjoyable evening a de-
licious luncheon was served by the
hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. D. O'Brien OF
Black Lake gave us the following
information about their sons who
are in the service. Frederick is 10
Gated in New Jersey with the med
ical detachment Frank, who is with
the army air corps in Miami, Fla.
has been promoted to corporal.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Nelson anc
family returned Wednesday to his
work at the Neils camp in War
land after spending the past three
weeks at the home of his mother
Mrs. William Good.
Hamilton Leib and family have
The Western news., 1943-02-11
Poultry House Litter

A good litter must keep the floors
both warm and dry during the win
ter months. Materials found best
for this purpose have been shavings,
dry sawdust, chopped hay or straw,
and shredded cane. In a limited
number of cases, ground corn cobs
have also been found a good materi-
al. Each mentioned will absorb
moisture and warm the floor.
The Western news., 1943-02-11
More Pigs in '43

The call has gone out for 10 per
cent more pigs in 1943. Part of this
increase can be obtained by giving
brood soWs better care before far
rowing Exercise and balanced ra-
tions help produce large litters of
thrifty pigs.
The Western news., 1943-02-11

LittleTommy had spent his first
day at school. Mother was anxious
to know how he got on. What did
you learn, dear?" she asked.
Didn't learn nothin' " came the
reply.
We'll, then what did you do?'
Didn't do nothin'. A woman
wanted to know how to spell dog
and | told 'er. That's all
The Western news., 1943-02-11

moved back to Rexford again after
spending the past month in For
tine, where Mr.. Leib was G. N. Sec
ton relief foreman.
Mrs. La Byer of Essex spent sew
eral days last week visiting friends
here.
The Western news., 1943-02-11

A complete detail of the Com
missioner Proceedings are on file
for public inspection, in the office
of the County Clerk and Recorder.
CHET O. HOISINGTON,
Chairman Board of County Com
missioners, Lincoln County, Mon
tana
ELDON ]. SCHUCK,
Clerk of the Board.
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The PLY on which / hitch-hiked

was manned by the most youthful
fellows encountered down there
Most were only 21. Some were %
or Is, and some were a little more
seasoned But all featured
boards that must have been months
In blooming All the other f1iers
met at various places were clean
shaven why the whiskers?"
I asked.
"They haven't been as lucky as
other chaps" explained an officer,
''and SO they agreed not to shave
until they got a sub"
kept wishing that on this routine
flight would not prove a jinx to
them-and that they could get-a
shave.
AT the Admirals morning confer
ence | was shown dispatch that
told Of merchant ship sunk the
night before, and that Ply patrol
ling the area had radiod seeing two
lifeboatS with survivors But
when he returned to the scene later
he saw only one -. We were in
structed to keep our eyes open for
those survivors That saving
them would be even better than
sinking an enemy sub But
there was no trace of them /
never learned whether they had been
rescued or not kept thinking
of them throughout the fight-know-
ing that brave men somewhere were
suffering-not only from the suffe-
eating humidity and heat-but from
the binding sun.
!. The Atlantic seemed as tame as
any Florida lake . was instruct
ed to occupy one OF the co-pilot's
pews--handed helmet containing
earphones-and some dark specs. !.
! just sat there wishing hard that
they'd all get lucky +. /. Now and then
the Captain brought the plane down
to a few feet over the water-to
circle over oil specks !. They are
really huge gobs of scum from tank
ers and ships, they said !. Some
times it might be from an ill-fated
merchantmen, but ! heard this is
not always the case.
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My good break came from missing
connections with the plane that was
to take me to the next port on the
tour Had | made that plane
would have missed one Of the biggest
thrills of them all =. That thrill was
not my first flight in PBY--a huge
and comfortable Catalina Tone of
which helped sink the Bismarck; or.
firing the boW-gun--or circling low
over oil specks that stained the beau
tiful aquamarine below The big
wallop came several hours later
when we reached the base.
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And so | cannot reveal at this
time what all that excitement
was about =. | cannot even
elaborate that the excitement
was enjoyed by a lot of very
happy men, and that the reason
they were SO excited and happy
was that certain other men, with
dialects. were unhappy or dead.
The Western news., 1943-02-11

| am not permitted to divulgc
the excitement | witnessed at
this place The four para
graphs about it were blue-pen-
ciled even before | had the
chance to correct the spelling
=. 1t was my first experience
with an official gremlin, too
For the first time In ~ years OF
newspapering l realized how
tame the toughest editors are.