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The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-04-06
SOftbaIl
Meeting
Date Set

Plans for the 1913 softball
season in Mount Clemens will
be discussed formally for the
first time when team sponsors
and managers of junior and sem
Tor mems teams get together on
Friday, April 16.
Bernard Ballantine, city re-
creation director, said today the
first softball meeting would be
held on the aforementioned date
in the clubrooms of the Mount
Clemens fire department on
Market street. The meeting will
start at 1880 p. m.
Although the war and accom-
panying defense work have
made heavy inroads on the soft
ball talent here as elsewhere,
Ballantine said he believed a
representative eight-team major
league could be organized. An
eight-team junior league and
at least six-team tumble"
league for older men also are
seen as possible.
No less than four teams al
ready have signified their inten-
tons of competing in the pro-
posed major league. They are
Hubarth & Schott, Fraternal Or
der of Eagles, Hillcrest Studio
and Covered Wagon. A couple Of
other players with managerial
ambitions also havoc minated
they may attempt to organize
their own teams for the major
circuit.
Many 16-year-old boys who
competed in the junior circuit
last year and are not subject as
yet to military call are expected
to step into faster company
this year. thus enlargening the
field of talent.
In order to help relieve the
softball manpower short a 6 c,
Mount Clemens may follow a
proposed state step by eliminat-
ing the right shortstop, or So
called tenth man.55 The lat
ter's inclusion in the softball
lineup was move primarily to
provide recreation for players
when the manpower field was
virtually unlimite Elimination
of the RICH. shortstop would
have little effect, if any. on the
game, most experts of the game
contend.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-04-06

- Lieut.. Charles Werner offers the
PreFgh Schools track meet something
in the that military RECOMMENDATION Is the way TO
get things accomplished.
No cadets participated yet the actual running
time of the only hour and 40 minutes
80 the third -, -,
All events were field There four high
nn pits with heights Cadets went from
one 10 the other Two broad pits two discus
and half put speeded these events In the
distance numbers marched formation stood al
attention while waiting to
Until the finals watches were used A car
would been required had guns been
used to start the There $50 participants
the second day. total of 48O entered the lou
ward dash more than five of the other events.
the first day it raned second showed the third
Since track Coach Werner the old world
hurdle recordhoder State drmaser, dreamed OF
such a meet thought it impossible
baseball clubs trying TO purchase play
wouldn't claimed on waivers Tor lear hey
might get them Brookyn bus boy and draft John
Mcdonald to play second oae
The Clevelands a baseball writer at third .
Cochrane struggles along at the
Great Lakes Naval Training Station best he with small
squad of 80, including q pitchers
The John Rigney, Don Padget Benny cCoy
Pvtak Johnny Lucaeo of the 1912 varsity doesn't
bother Black plenty of others and expects
huge Johnny the Giants day.
The more the like the suggestion made
industry teams ulllZe the
baseball yards ball players be put to work
Lieut. James Baddock of the Army Transportation Corps
charge stevedoes Pier SIX OF Bush
Terminal Brooklyn.
Anybody to get rough?
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-04-06

A flying boat is complete
unit in itself, being supplied
with electric power, etc.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-04-06
WHISTLES IN DARK

LAW KENIE, kds., AprlI b -
(PD-- New contender for the
whistling- in-the-dark champion
ship: The University of Kansas
Athletic Board. which is spend
ing $500 TO repair the football
stadium's press box - despite
the fact the school has no foot
ball coach and the Army and
Navy soon will have almost all
the players.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-04-06
,yINs-ANoTHER- VICTORY

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
-(P)-- A childhood accident
cost Colgate's AL Dieboldt an
eye and 81 operations but nc
became an outstanding sprint
-erA and holds the world indoor
mark of ST. for the 500-yard
run. Now he has won another
victory. He has been accepted
by the Army Medical Corps and
has been sent TO post at Char
lesion, S. G.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-04-06
Joe Hoover
pleaSeS Mates

EVANSVILLE, Ind, April 6
- up - The more they see of
him, the better the Detroit tt
gers like rookie shortstop Joe
Hoover.
Hoover. 26-year-old Califor-
Man who was purchased from
Hollywood of the Pacific Coast
League for $4,000, appears to
be living up to his advance bill
ing both as finished Nelder and
sound hitter. Like/many an
other California products, he
was highly advertised, too.
In the field Hoover has good
range both to the right and left,
and he has strong throwing
arm. He hadn't been in camp a
week before manager Steve
O'NeilL said the newcomer wouiel
do very nicely at a position
where Detroit has had more than
40 players since joining the
American League in 1901.
A flying boat is a complete
,,oit in ifSo1f hoipu ciipn1 ipr}
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-04-06
Harry Craysons
ScOrebOard
400 Navy Pre-FIight Cadets
in Track Meet Requiring
Only 105 Minutes
BY HARRY GRAYSON
NEA sports Editor

NEW YORK April = Lieut.. Charles Werner offers the
North Carolina eFigh Schools track meet something
in the that military egmenaton is the way TO
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-04-06

$50 s7s s47 1875 5g7 ets eo3 tsdt
LUTHERAN LEAGUE
Koppitr silver Stars

500 $50 rs 2o83 TAT 1871 72o 22i7
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-04-06
(Third of series on famous ball players)
BY HARRY GRAYSON
NEA SnOrfS Editor

George Herman Ruth is down in history as
the Sultan of Swat. but he also of the
greatest of left-hand pitchers. Of all his records,
Babe Ruth is proudest of having pitched %
scoreless innings in the World Series for the
Boston Red Sox against the Brooklyn Dodgers
in 1916 and Chicago Cubs in 49,
Most other pitcher outfied converts made the
change only after their arms failed Smoky
Joe Wood, etc. - but with Ruth that, of course,
was no consideration. The Bambino still the
best left handed pitcher in the American League
when Ed Barrow moved to New York Yankees
with him and made him outfielder because of
his humping The BAN played acceptaby at
first base, was left handed catcher in his
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-04-06
Pin Standings
FINAL STANDINGS
IL q

One of the advantages Of the
flying boat over the land cargo
plane is that it is more roomy
because of its large hull.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-25
MICHIGAN LEAGUE OPEN HOUSE

EVERY one has fun out in Ann Arbor-at
IL those open house evenings freshmen
women have been having for the soldier boys
on the campus.
And with the majority of male students
in uniform, and the freshman gals sharing
their entertainment duties with women from
all the other classes, students are sure to find
most of the people they know at the Uni
versty of Michigan'S Women's League on
open house evenings.
Blanket bids are given all service men and
they are welcome to drop in for all or part Of
the evening.
The boys find plenty OF pretty partners for
dancing bridge and bingo.
The parties are given TO supplement other
entertainment given soldiers by dormitories,
church societies and sororities.
And these open houses will be held for
the rest of the semester and through the
summer.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-09
II. i. Johnson Heads 3rd War Loan
Drive IN Holmes County;
$4,000 Goal; Starts Today
SeNieemen' Center
Planned In Durant

Plans were made for a servicemen's
center in Durant at a meeting last Fri
day evening, September Bird, attended
by a number of local citizens.
Mrs. C. A. Doster is chairman of this
splendid plan. H. B. Sargent, co-chair-
man, and Mrs. Jessie Lewis, treasurer,
The City Hall will be used for the
Center. The Hall is being painted, clean
ed and new shades put in the windows.
This is not a project that Is sponsored
by an one organization, but a project
whereby everyone in Durant will have
the privilege Of being a part of a great
work for our servicemen.
In the neal future a DOLLAR DRIVE
will be made by the women of Durant
to mako possible a nice recreational
room for the many service men who
spend time in our city.
This is the time when everyone ear
help build the morale Of the boys by
having = nice place for them to rest
read. write letters, or play a game in.
stead of walking their feet off to pass
the time away. THIS IS YOUR PRO.
jet DURANT CITIZENS!
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-09
School Meeting Set
hi Lexington 18Th

A series of county meetings will BE-
held. beginning September Z and con-
tincing through September is, to deal
with the general school wartime pro-
gram, with special emphasis being plac-
ed upon the School Lunch Room Pro-
gram.
The meeting in Holmes county will be
held at Lexington At $3.50 am, Ssptsm.
Der Is.
We urge the school principals, MEM
bers Of the County Nutrition Commit
tee. representatives Of the county health
department, PTA members, trustees,
vocational teachers, home demonstrating
agents, members Of Home Demonstra-
agents, civic club leaders, American Le-
gion and Woman's Auxiliary members,
ton Council, farm agents, Farm Security
representatives of the Public Welfare
Department. and members of the War
Production Board to be present. The
conference is open to the general public,
and any interested teacher or citizen
will be welcome.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-09
Farmers Should ARRANGE
For Cotionseed Meal
Now, Says Carson

The estimated 1913 cotton crop Of
Holmes county will produce sufficient
c~ottonseed meal TO- feed 10000 grown
cows four months during the winter,
two pounds per day.
Cattlemen who will need to have q
supply Of meal this winter should make
definite plans at once to purchase their
needs while they still have c~ottonseed
on hand with which to bargain.
1t would be poor economy for any
farme to feed cetSonseed v his COWS
when co~ttonsesd, meaisi il syailable, but
II he cen net secure the msal and he
has no other feed, but. co~ttonseed. he
has little choice IN the matter. I
The cost Of feed can be reduced con-
siderably II one acre Of winter grazing
crop per head Of livestock is planted.
The grazing crop should be planted
this month and BY no means later than
October S1st. The Triple a is offering
a special payment for growing winter
grazing crop. If you are interested in
securing further information on this
crop, please contact any Of the agri-
cultural workers of the county.
/ W. CARSON. County Agent.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-09

Marvin Shanks, SON of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. F. Shanks, of Lexington, has recently
been promoted to staff sergeant in the
u. S. Army in Australia where he is a
member of a military police outfit. He
left the States in January, 1912, and has
been in Australia since that time.
Young Shanks, ~populary known as
"Shine," entered the service in Novem-
Der, 1910, with Battery B of the Mis-
sippi National Guard. He trained at
Camp Handing and several other camps
in the States before being sent across.
In, his letters home he reports splen-
did health and recently said he had
found several fellows from home in
Australia and felt considerably better
after meeting them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shanks lave two other
sons in the service, Pvt. Vandrell (Bud)
A. Shanks, who is with a station hospital
unit at Fort Lewis, Washington. and
Pvt. Ernest Shanks, who is now at Camp
Pickett. Virginia.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-09

1t. Harold Upchurch, SON of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. L. Upchurch, ST., of Lexington,
Is the youngest first lieutenant in the
United States Signal Corps. He was
20 years old on August 10th.
Stationed now as a radio instructor
at Camp Crowder. Mo, 1t. Upchurch has
been IN the service since November,
1870 when he entered with Battery B
Of the 18th Field Artillery Of the Nat
a Guard He was with that outfit
until August, 1912, when he transferred
- the Signal Corps and with the rank
OF sergeant, entered officer candidate
school at TT. Monmouth, N. j., where he
commissioned a second lieutenant
in November, 1912. He was promoted
e first lieutenant August 18th, at Camp
Crowder where he has been stationed
since February.
he finished Lexington High School
In Nay. 1910. It the age Of II and enter
"a sssviee the following fall. 1t Up
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-09
Durant Schools Open
Monday, Sept. 18Th

Durant Schools will open Monday,
Sept. ID, at $3.50 for registration. Stu
dents will be dismissed at 1880.
Beginners will be permitted to enter
school If six years of age, or will be
six years Of age on or before Jan. "a,
1914, which is the beginning Of the
second semester. 1t would be helpful II
beginners would bring with them their
birth certificates, said C. H.. Carruth.
superintendent. I'D t,t
Children should report to the follow
ing rooms for registration and book
cards:
From the first grade through the
seventh grade, report to your home
rooms in the elementary wing.
sth grade report to Math. room in the
High School wing. ~
9Th grade report to the High School
Library.
10th grade report to the Social Science
room in the High School wing.
18th grade report to the commercial
room.
18th grade report to the English room.
Children transferred to this school
and irregular students should report to
the office for classification and adjust
ment.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-09
Lexington Boy Loses Life In
South Pacific Combat July 5th
Pfc. james Stewart
Injured On Birthday;
Dies Two Dogs Later

Pfc. James b. Stewart, son of Mrs.
Catherine v. Stewart, became Lexing-
t no'sfirst known casualty in World War
Two when he died on July 9th of wounds
received in action on July 2, somewhere
In the Pacific.
The first news of his injury and death
was received by his mother late last
Thursday, exactly two months from the
day he was injured.
He was % years old on July End, the
day Of his injury. He had beer in the
service nearly three years having gone
in with Battery B of the National Guard
in November, 1910. Prior to enlisting
in the National Guard he was employed
by the Western Auto, Associate Store
in Lexington following his graduation
from Lexington High School in 1889,
Young Stewart was we'll known in
Lexington and a wide host Of friends
extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
Stewart was with the local boys at
Camp Blanding and in Texas until they
were transferred to Camp Shelby. AT
that time he was transferred to an in.
fantry outfit in California and sailed
overseas on the U. s. s. President Cool
idge.
He was the SON Of the late Benjamin
Clyde Stewart who died eleven years
ago last Thursday, the day the message
was received Of the death of James.
Survivors are the mother and one sis
ter, Miss Edrie Stewart, two brothers,
Henry and Harry. all of Lexington. One
niece and nephew. Henry Stewart, Jr.,
and Nora Dean Stewart, and their
mother. Mrs. Henry (Ienora) Stewart,
also survive.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-09
1903 Cars Pulp
Marketed In Holmes
During 1912
100000 Income
Realized From Product
In Post 20 Months

A big shortage of pulpwood is facin,
he country at this time, and ever,
effort will be made to interest fAsner,
In cutting and marketing timber grow
ny on their farms. Holmes county
farmers are asked to cooperate by cut,
ting available wood now
According to y survey recently made
IN Holmes county, 1903 cars Of wood
TO- pulp and masonitc were marketed
in 1912, 1916 cars were marketed the
first eight months Of 1943.
The total amount of pulp and mason
tie wood marketed at points in Holmes
county during the last 90 months was
264s cars. The purchase Of this wood
paid Holmes county people over $500, 900.
tits hoped. that farmers win do their
part toward helping the government get
: supply of this wood during the next
PfewT mopths.s In many eases pulpwood
cam BE- taken est. Of thick crossing tim
Der and will ipprovs the condition for
the trees, giving them more space and
an opportunity to make more rapid
growth. In thinning trees. the crooked,
limby and otherwise undesirablss should
be taken oua.
More money can be realized from
puipwood when the labor on the farm
is used in cutting, hauling and loading
~ On the cars ut the railroad station.
Information. on thinning trees viii be
gladly furnished upon request.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-09
Club Members
To Buy Ambulance

The boys and girls who are members
OF the Al clubs of Mississippi have
started a campaign to raise funds with
which to purchase an ambulance that
VIII be presented to the American Red
Cross. The campaign is being directed
by the State All Club Department. This
is an opportunity for boys and girls to
make a contribution to the war effort.
Won't they be proud to write to brothers
and friends in the armed forces of
what they are doing in the war effort!
And won't these brothers be proud Of
them.
These boys and girls are urged to
talk about this campaign with their
parents, with members Of their Al
clubs, and with their adult leader and
make plans for raising the money.
Sincerely yours,
JOSIE NELL BUTLER,
Home Dem. Agent At-Large
Lexington, Miss.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-09

Capt. Tart graduated from State
College in May, 1912, with . reserve
commission of second lieutenant. He
trained at Camp Walters and Swift in
Texas. and at Portland, Oregon, before
getting an overseas assignment in May,
1913.
Since that time he has been stationed
in the Hawaiian Islands and his mother
hears from him regularly, about every
ten days. He is at present attending
school but has not been able to tell
homefolks about it yet. He reports that
he Is in excellent health. gets fine
meals. especially all the milk he can
drink and fruit he can eat. He SAYS
the soldiers can pick all the c~ocoanuts
and pine apple they can eat but they
cannot take one piece Of fruit without
ssking under strict PENALTY of a $50.
fine. 1NH
his mother is sending him a sub
scription to his hometown newspaper
fnf a Christmas gift and we know that
ne will be glad to hear the news from
home.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-09
Hubert Lunfoir Now
At Port Allen, La.

Friends of Hubert Lanfair, who is in
the Merchant Marine, will be interested
to know he is now located on the Mis-
sissippi River as assistant engineer on
a diesel boat. He is based at Port
Allen, La, across the river from Baton
Rouge. He say he likes it fine and
the work is Interesting.
Hubert's address, for those who would
like to write to him, Is Box -, Port
Allen, La.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-09
Community Choirmen
In County Named;
Quotas Listed

Max Scobey, Director of Holmes
County War Finance Committee, an
nounce that At meetings held in all
,arts Of the county during the past two
weeks the organization has been COM
'pletsd and the army Of Holmes County"
modified for the Third War Loan Cam
paign.
II. II. johnson will serve as County
Chairman. In acceptance Of this re-
sponsibility Chairman johnson is cali
ing upon every man. woman and child
in Holmes county to individually shack
the attack" with their dollars and dimes
to the limit Of their ability, feeling con-
fident that with such uppor Holmes
county will meet its quota Of s7l6 900. 90
early in the month.
Locsl quotas and committees are ~
follows: 5
Lexington, $685., 000.00-H. H. johnson,
chairman; J. r. Williams, vice-chair-
man; Miss Dorothy McBee, woman's
chairman; L. E. Barr, Pat M. Barrett.
Roy M. Brown, C. W. Carr, A. p. Carroll,
E. Cohen. W. R. Ellis. Jr., o. L. Ellison,
W. H. Fincher, Herman Flowers, w. p.
Hammctt, o. D. Hooker, w. B. Kenna,
d. c. Lundy, c. M. Mcdaniel, G. H. Nc
Morrough, Joe II. Moore, H. L. Nichols,
ST., George Patterson, Leroy Paris, A.
8. Povsll. W. A. Ramsey, John X. Rhyme,
Denton Rosamond, d. T. Ruff, W. z.
Strider, Howard Terry, W. O. Thompson.
w. +. Thurmond, w. N. Vincent, N. L.
Walker, y. II. Warner, II. p. Watson.
r. H. Williams, J. r. williams, W. D.
Wilson, X. r. Downer, J. M. Powers.
Tchula. $3.50, 000. LOW. e. Hays, chair
man; X. l.. Ray, vicc-chairmah; Mrs. w.
e. Jones, woman's chairman; O. W.
Nixon, J. E.. Gwin, H. G.. Waterer, E. L.
Hines, J. G. Allen, ]. l.. Shields, NJ. L.
Smith. Frank Eakin, L. A. Punches.
Durant, $1l0,O O0.0O-F. v. McCuilar,
chairman; J. L. Longinotti, vice-chsir-
man; Mrs. A. 8. Tatum, woman's chair
man; W. +. Howell, c. H. Carruth, Jr.,
NJ. T. Williams, J. c. Sproles, Mrs. J. N.
Howard. Mrs. Georgia Mcintyre. Henry
-Irby, Nsss Walter Durham, HuEAs ~
Lsilan. C. 8. Hill, Charlie Melton, A. b.
Clements, p. r. Roby, H. J. Bains, W.
r. Taylor, J. w. Norwood.
West, 5s.o0o.0O-Jones L. Hand, chair
man; A. J.. Stevens, vice-chairman; Mrs.
Evalyn Cadc, woman's chairman; NAL
colin Holmes, C. N. Tate. W. T. Hand.
Pickens, 500, 900. oO-w, S. Owen, chair
man; l.. +. Crawford, vice-chairman;
Mrs. J. +. Maxwell, woman's chairman;
Ed Atkinson, ST.. H. 8. MeKie, Z. J..
S~pengler, J.. E. Maxwell, Mrs. Hood May,
Miss Ada 10 Atkinson, Miss Ruth Max
well.
Goodman. $27. 600. ODD. K. Gulledge.
chairman; W. T. Mcdaniel, vice-chair-
man; Mrs. Hal Terry, woman's chair
man; l.. P. Hand, w. A. Thomas, J.. +.
SHELTON, Mrs. W. J. Hollum, Mrs. J. T..
SHELTON, Mrs. Bob Fugate, Mrs. D. j..
Mrs. d. K. Gulledee, Mrs. C. L.
Clements. Mrs. zylphia Marshall, Mrs. c..
w. Torrance.
Cruger. 500, 000. 00-S. F. Buchanan,
chairman; W. r.. King, vice-chairman;
to be appointed.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-09

HAZEL
EYES
By Hassl Brannea

We don't know how the news Of Italy
snrrendering affected you but it made
chills run up and down our spine on .
hot day. The best news yet to come
out Of the war the surrender Of the
Badoglio government cannot help but
shorten the European wal by at least
q few months. But the end is just be-
ginning now. There Is still a long, hard
road ahead before we can get an un-
conditional surrender from Germany.
We should not be too optimistic in
the new turn Of events though We can
not help rejoicing 1t the lives that will
be saved because Of Italy's withdrawal
from combat.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-09
1t. Edwin White Is
Transferred Eust

1t. Edwin White, who has been sta
toned at Hawthorne, Calf, has been
transferred to the east for special train
ing along with the barrage balloon out
fit to which he was attached. After
the special training he does
not know where he will be assigned.
Mrs. White and the baby have gone to
Centreville to be with her mother, Mrs.
I. B. Robinson, and will probably visit
Lexington and Holmes county friends
soon, according to a letter received BY
.he editor from Il. White.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-09
J. D. Cooper Gets
Promotion In Nuvy

J. D. Cooper, Jr, son Of Mr.. and Mrs
J. d. Cooper, Of Durant, has been pro-
moted to petty officer third class in the
U. S. Navy, his many friends will be
delighted to hear.
He is now stationed on an island
somewhere in the South Pacific attend
ing an advanced naval training school.
J. D. volunteered when he was II for
he navy and so far reports liking It
fine.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-09
|DudIy Brumfieid AT
Hollywood, FIoridu

1t. Dudley Brumfield U.g.), former
popular member of the Durant faculty,
is nov attending a naval navigation
school 1t Hollywood, Fla, according to
a letter received by Durant friends. His
many friends and former studsnts viii
DO glad 70 know he likes tie Z ' fine.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1943-09-09
Bowling Green Methodist
Church Services

Sunday. September 18th, ur h
School 1t 10 am; preaching at II am.
and 8:15. pm. Everyone is invited to
attend these services.
The Fourth Quarterly Conference for
the Black Hawk charge will be held at
Enon Sunday, September 10th.
r, E. WATSON. Pastor.