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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-03-26

ENTERING SERVICE, sacrifice 1941 West
craft. II feet overall, fully equipped, Bu-
room a seup Sleeps D Tqn se
1910 yAGABOND, 25 it., electric brakes,
good tires; $3.50 National Trailer Sales,
Washington Baltimore blvd, Berwyn. Md
LUGGAGE TRAILER, Ak It.; tenders; can
TRAILER, 1941 Alma, 23-ft. prac. new
tires; excel. cond. Spring Bank Trailer
Camp, Lot, "a. Park dr., So. Alex, Va,
is iam coNF FINE 4 folae s it. long f.
vide; electric. brakes, good tires; 81 1875.
National Trailer Sales, Washington Balti-
more blvd, Berwyn, Md.
Trailer Camp, 5000 Kenilworth ave. ne. !.
LUGGAGE TRAILER, good tires S75, Call
Hyattsville O456.
LUGGAGE TRAILER. 2-wheel, with spare,
espp 9aes sS yerythng A 4
vAGABoND, Ie4l, ali metal Of prewar
manufacture, "a it., sleeps A: insulated,
Gustom-built stainless steel kitchen and
tern wall brackets of brass; fully carpeted
slip. covers; Stewart-Warner electric
brakes, side and rear running lights; Duo
oee cash usf Box 'sT u Stan many extras
1914 Kozy Coaches and Platts Also %
good used models. Cash for your trailer
RICHTER TRAILER SALES,
Route !. Berwyn. Md. Tel Berwyn 45.
SEE THE NEW 1914 SHORTHAND TAN
wide. 3 rooms with Venetian blinds, per
manent bed in rear.
Also number of good used trailers.
We pay cash for your trailer. ALExAN-
DR1A TRAILER CO., Springbank Manor,
2 miles south of Alexandria on No. l high
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REAR All G ST. N.E-1-story brick ga
rage building, size approximately 30x3O
T.; holds cars; suitable for storage only.
CO. 134S or EN- 02S9.
GARAGES, large, metal, Sx17, excellent
storage; 81 mo. Rear 125 C st. ne. Keys
Janitor, Capitol Hill Apis, 1877 C ST. ne.
or DE. 1892. Contact ianitor any time
after Sunday forenoon.
SIX SINGLE brick garages and room above
one OF the garages, SIS mo. 4503 Sth st.
NV.
SINGLE BRICK GARAGES, rear of 600
block 14th st. ne. Call Hobart 0S04,
Apt 4O4. 26s
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TRACTORS FOR SALE.

MACK TRACTOR, 1885, with 9TH wheel,
tires perfect clean Job; has had good
care; sleeper cab, air horns and brakes;
for 80 days or 1000 mi Can be eT seen mali ali
day Sunday on Montana ave. between
Bladensburg road and West Virginia ave. =
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AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

insiy ike new, custom radio and heater;
mass s ss sna 0uta'
PoNifAc 1887 ~; 4-door trunk sedan:
c sfo s hsS5 $780, fssa ash':ssr Sm sns sEs;
PONTIAC le4o 2-door sedan; radio and
heater n r. SS1o- O, P9hanka Service 1l26 10th
PONTIAC I94i "s" Torpedo sedan; gray
finish. l owner, immaculate interior, radio,
Pontiac 1885, eoa mfs'0p 1870 MODEL ePS1
chassis. also meter so coupe body tires; sac
born Motors, chrysler- Plymouth Dealers,
Sa of ass Sey 81 ad aSpS Sedan heater
8 excellent tires: Leo Rocca. Inc, 4301
Conn; ave: NV, EN-. 1900. Open evenings
Pontiac ieaa; soed condition, original
PONTIAC 1871 streamliner sedanette;
show very, little wear, only 1900 miles
by original owner. This car was sold and
seryiced by us Arcade Pontiac Co., 1887
irving ST. NV. AID. $500. Open all day
PONTIAC 1888 black 2-door de luxe
plenty accessories; good tires. Phone 81.
Pontiac 1927 spoE port, coupe, $3.50: no deal
9S Msor s4 S fq4 SD %s
5000 Georgia ave. SH. 1900
PONTIAC 1897 sedan; new black paint
brakes, motor completely oyerhauied in our
sG$5. Mcneil Motors 4o$4 Wis Wis ave-.
PoNTiAC 194i coupe. e-cylinder; eco
Il s19d c9nd ofme R@c
I'D Izth and nan N SITS. n'W. pI sl6oi BUICK
PONTIAC, 1887; perfect condition: good
tires :, re as ssta Franklin OIL; after
PoNTiAc 1910 IS" de luxe e-door sedan:
radio, heater: exceptionally good con. Cali
: .Tarf ss5 R VAC SH S2f4 perfect cons
ton. May be, seen Monday At Interna-
tional Harvester Co.. col Bladensburg
sTybbERAKER 1s41 Champion 2-sdoor:
Special at 1905. Mcneil Motors, 4034
y vi aHs i En- 7 Champion 4aoor
B eag lHI.o tires; SIp45 Mcneil Motors,
Tn h ii se is41 CHAMPION aGao club sedan;
out, good tires. Lee b. Butler Co, 1I2I
s s1ft Fl aH d 1871 41l0 Champion adoor;
heater, radio; seat covers, good condition.
excellent mileage. Stanton, rear S2O2
sTUDEBAKER 1870 Commander; radio
and and. heater; original owner only $4,000
s mlIe6 IA. 4ss4 is41 Champion 4-doo,
sedan excellent condition throughout, very
good tires. heater; bargain. Parkway
Motor Co.. 305I NJ st. NV. MI 0lS5.
STUDEBAKER 1941 Champion 2-door;
Immaculate; 5000 Flood, 1921 Connecti-
cut WO $500.
son, 1889 Chevrolet. Davis, 1887 Cham
TAXI. with PUG, l941 Pontiac: all &C
cessories. Tel. Taylor 1858.
TAXI. 1889 Chevrolet. new recaps, $3.50
and PUG for rent for duration; being
GRATED, IA 5933.
ME- 543S 25.
PRIVATE OWNER will sell 1a41 Chevrolet
special de luxe town sedan. radio. heater
ewes. and Sun. only.
WANTED to exchange 1887 Dodge 4-door
| wagon. Box 305-A. Star. 26'
TAXI, 40 Plymouth, P. q. C. license
ME. 543S.
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1923 ACRES.
With Historic Brick House

WIUII IIISIOIIC bIICK HOUSE.
Less than 25 miles from Washington
syer excellent roads, the farm has about
$50 acres OF gently rolling farm land with
the remainder pretty woodland The farm
general purpose farm and has cattle
barn for about 100 steers. 1t also has a
horse barn, garage, tenant house and
brick walls, wide entrance hall, high
ceilings and other characteristic features
Of the old Virginia manor house, and has
been modernized with such essentials as
hot-vater heat, bath, and city electricity.
We regard this farm as an outstanding
purchase opportunity. and will be glad to
$4,000 minimum down payment See
MASON HIRST, Annandale. Va, at the end
CloSed SiIpdovs 49,
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AUCTION SALES.
MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE.

INDIAN CHIEF, sport sidecar. saddle bags;
bargain for quick sale, $500. Call FIR.
MOT0RSCOOTER, three-wheel light de-
HARLEY-DAVTDSON. 81, o. H ", 1000
miles, new tires, $3.50; Indian Chief, 1895,
excellent condition, $3.50. UN. 1892 after
pm,
INDIAN CHIEF 1941; buddy seat extra
lights, saddle bags, new tires, windshield;
1878. CHI. 1900, Ext. All
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-03-26
I FINALLY FOUND TT

- Yes, sir, I've found the ideal property
ern quality small home on Just a couple
acres. 1t has everything you have wished
nut trees, towering shrubs, shaded lawn.
outside fireplace ;. :. the bungalow home
was built to order in the fall Of 1911,
size all-electric kitchen, oil heat, laundry,
attached garage. II you want the benefit
of another's good taste and hard work,
want quiet out -of-the-way picture spot,
don't mind 5 miles into town nor cash
payment Of about half on $4,000 prou-
erty, your search is ended. r. P RIPLEY,
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AUTO TRUCKS FOR HIRE.
TRAIlERS FOR SALE

TRUCK for hire, 1lz-ton capacity Call
Ludlow Ais
FORD 1910 staked truck with driver
Call DU. 624O.
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GARAGES FOR SALE.
GARAGES cor pEAr

DOUBLE BRICK GARAGES. rear OF 1870
Mt. Pleasant st. NV, bet Irving and Ken
yon: yearly renters; good investment. Call
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AUTO REPAIR AND SERVICE.
RECAPPING-

0ne-day service, by appointment only.
Can ME. 1855. Custom-built work. Grade
I and grade 8 tires carried in stock
Goodwesr Tire Co.. zoe New York ave.
NV. Leave car In the morning. call for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-03-26
AUTO TRUCKS FOR SALE.

FoRD 1s-ton panel truck, model A coach,
H Do6 Se1eTs aas b unGn 1882 sood
radio. heater, motor good condition 10th
GASOLINE delivery tank, $40 gallons, 3
paint. new hose Silver Spring 0633. ~ "
TRUCK, Chevrolet 12-ton pickup, Al
cond.; practically new prewar tires; all
steei paper oaier' - iron bed and spring.
1873? lE-ToN panel International truck,
good tires Call Monday, 10 to 6. 5000
INTERNATIONAL gas or fuel oil truck,
l94l complete with 600-gallon tank; new
been run only 10000 miles; original tires.
Can be seen all day Sunday on Montana
ave. between Bladensburg road and West
CHEvRoL EFT 1898 ~ ton, newly painted.
panel body, built-in ladder rack, $685..
Can be seen at 923 M st. NV parking lot.
DODGE 1896, 4. a4-ton panel; no tires;
good mechanical condition Washington
Laundry, 1927 K St NV. See J. T Glib
P FORD 0e fsff sya aad hydraulic DUMP cell;
ing price: Ford 1897 hydraulic dump, in
good running condition, as is, ceiling price;
Chevrolet ,r,ev n, 1910 HYDRAULIC dump, ceiling
FORD 931 model A 2-ton: perfect condi-
ton. Old Court House Service Station,
Vienna, Va. Call Falls Church s24-W-3.
1898 INTERNATIONAL ton and half, stake
S ss Tooa conditlon, good rubber; can be
consin ave NV. OIL. 1900.
FORD 1912 DUMP BODY, EQUIPPED
with additional 1OO-hp. motor, 2-speed
axle, 2E2-yard body; extra diversified heavy
duty tires cab shield. No priority needed.
speeds. can be used as truck,
Manhattan Auto & Radio Co.,
Both Sides of 9TH St: at R St. NV
Open Ewes Sun: Holidays Until l PM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-03-26
AUTO TRUCKS WANTED

CASH for your truck. call Mr.. Via, Ii.
0090. Market Auto Service, 623 H st. n e.
truck. ton, with stake
body will pay all cash; immediate settle
ment. Call Mr.. Breneman Federal Contr,
Co. 915 N. Y. ave. NV. MA. 7416. 27*
STAKE-BODY TRUCK,
!, toni good condition. Call Mr.. Hisle,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-03-26
BILLS SPECIALS.

Open Sunday.
Plymouth 1910 convertible club coupe
Buick 1889 convertible club coupe.
Chevrolet 1941 2-door town sedan.
Pontiac 194l sedan-club coupe.
Dodge 1871 2-door sedan. fluid drive.
Plymouth 1871 4-door sedan, Sl,095.
Plymouth 1871 business coupe.
Plymouth 1910 4-door sedan
Buick 1889 Special 4-door sedan.
Chevrolet 1899 2-door sedan.
Chevrolet 1899 opera club coupe
Ford 1898 business coupe
Plymouth 1885 4-door sedan.
These cars are all in Al condition.
Many have radios and heaters We ask
you to see these cars before you buy
BILL MOTOR SALES 643l Ga Ave NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-03-26
EXCHANGE POST

Call us on any type car you want to
buy or sell We have hundreds of listings
and charge only small fee to ind you
the best customer. ME. 3347. 900 10th
st
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FARMS FOR SALE.
l33 Acres,
Within COmmuting Distanc,
FARMS FOR RENT.

1913 ACRES, stock and equipment IS
miles north of Silver Spring, Md Imme-
date possession, or home for aged couple
or war veteran able to do some work. L. S.
karickhof: liz Carroll ave, Takoma Park,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-03-26
76-ACRE FARMING ESTATE
ON WOLF TRAP RUN.
is MI: FROM DOWNTOWN WASHINGTON
In THE FAIRFAX HINT COIINTf3Y

in THE FAIRFAX HUNT COUNTRY.
Located on q hard-surfaced road near
Vienna. Va, this charminely restored white
frame Southern Colonial-type home, bed
rooms, ga baths, nestled in a grove of
large shade trees. is situated on gently
sloping land, overlooking the picturesque
Winding fishing stream known as Wolf
Trap Run. So. situated as to assure COM
plete privacy, but without the feeling of
being hemmed in, q beautiful vista of roll
Ing green pasture land is available from
the columned portico: An inviting, in
hewn logs and . tremendous stone Are
days: A spacious frst-foof bedroom with
private bath and door opening on a COM
pletely private screened in porch. over
locking stream, is desirable feature.
Other rooms on the FIRST floor include
entrance hail. dining room overlooking
Wolf Trap Run, large countrylike kitch-
en-, pantry and servants lavatory. On
the 2nd floor are 3 large bedrooms, bath
and screened-in sleeping porch. Other
buildings include broom guesthouse with
bath, 4-room tenant house with bath:
small modern barn with 6 stalls. equipped
with electricity and running water, new
chicken house, carriage she'd picturesque
white board fencing incloses most of the
60 acres OF pasture land, about SO acres
u virgin timber Prise Prise 5000 $4,000; M
Exclusive Agent,
$40 Wilson Blvd, ArltnEton, Va.
Gu. as3S; Evening. OIL. 3s3s.
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AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE

WE HAVE OVER 100 FINE CARS to choose
from. II you are looking for q car you
can find 1t here. We specialize In fne
quality cars at q reasonable price. All
cars are fully guaranteed and have excel
lent tires. 1t will pay you to pay us a
easy easy terms open Sundays and sSeninss
VILLAGE MOTORS,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-03-26


CHERNERIZED CARS.
1941 Packard ITO sedan, r. and h.
1941 Oldsmobile sedanette. r. and h.
1941 Dodge coupe.
1941 Buick sedanette, r. and h.
1882 Ford super de luxe sedan. r. and h.
1871 Chevrolet coach
194l Chevrolet club coupe. r. and h..
1941 Ford super de luxe sedan, r. and h.
I941 Ford super de luxe Tudor. r. and b.
1941 Ford de luxe Tudor.
1910 Olds touring sedan, r, and h.
1870 Pontiac coach, r. and h.
1910 Plymouth de luxe sedan. r. and h.
1910 Ford Club Cabriolet. r. and h.
1889 Ford Cabriolet, r. and h.
CHERNER,
Open Until PM
1871 Fla. Ave. NV. Br. Conn. g. Nebr. AYES.
SCHLEGEL & GOLDEN.
1910 CHEVROLET MASTER DE LUKE, 2
1879 cHEVRoIEr 2 4DooR s sEBAN
1889 PONTIAC 4-DOOR SEDAN.
1899 PLYMOUTH 4-DOOR SEDAN.
1899 DODGE 2-DOOR SEDAN.
1888 FORD TUDOR SEDAN
1897 DODGE DE LUXE 4-DOOR SEDAN.
1896 DODGE 4-DOOR SEDAN.
1895 CHEVROLET 4-DOOR SEDAN
Nearly All Have New Radios and Heaters.
SCHLEGEL & GOLDEN,
257 Carroll ST., Takoma Park, D. C.
Georgia 1902.
Open All Day Sunday.
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CULPEPER COUNTY. VA.

4a4-a. fertile cattle farm on hard-surface
road; . large new barns, electricity, wa
ter, 10 fine Hereford cows, teams hogs.
farm equipment tractor S3s,50o. On good
house, electricity, bath, farm buildings,
orchard: $4,000. Rapidan River, $50
acres, excellent new farm buildings. 7-room
stock, farm equipment $500.
PRESTON M. BROWNING,
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20 ACRES

Fairfax County; 6-rm. house, nearly new,
cleo, tele.; barn and outbuildingS, young
orchard: u cleared; Is mi. from District:
$500; $1,000 down. Box 4S2E, Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-03-26
"STROUT BARGAINS "

Snug Security Farm, S1,35O; healthful
elevation, overlooking river valley; quietly
secluded; village 3 miles short drive to
hustling Jersey depot town; 10 acres. al
most all tillable; apples; 5-rm. dwelling,
variety shade trees, 2 barns, corn crib,
housing for 500 hens: sacrificed to settle
estate; pig, 81
Dandy 14S-acre farmstead about so a.
for Va. crops, pasture watered by springs
and stream, valuable wood and timber;
sood dwelling, r rms; pretty yard and
shade, 30x40 barn, granary. blacksmith
shop many other bldgs.; on improved I'd.
short drive to village, II hour to smart
city; incapacitated owners quick sale
price, $4,000; see picture pg 81 big
spring catalog-bargains many states
SrROUT REALTY, 1427-N, Land Title
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CULPEPER, VA
HAVE A FINE SELECTION OF
VIRGINIA PROPERTIES.
TO SETTLE ESTATE.

100 acres, 3 miles Great Falls. Va;
meadow, stream, springs, old dwelling,
shade, barn: $500. Box 1854, Star.
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PUT $50 DOWN, $40 MO.
SMALL FARMS,

OIWAII T AFIWO,
n TO "a ACRES.
Is minutes downtown. Some have 20
fun-grown bearing apple trees; some have
biz oak trees. Plenty of room for garden.
fruit. vegs., etc.
$3.50 AND $500.
ONLY $50 DOWN. $40 MONTH,
Drive out Lee blvd. or Lee hwy. to Fair
fax Circle Cat Howard Johnson's): con-
tinue on dual road to flrst intersection:
turn right to FAIRFAX ORCHARD Second
bungalow on left. Or call Mr.. Mack any
week day at Falls Church 2031-J from l
to 2 pm. tonly) for free trip any day or
early evening Two bus lines; car not
necessary. Open all day Sunday. Bring
$40 deposit or write Box 212, Arlington,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-03-26
Gentleman's Country Estate,
Nearby. Montgomery County

This attractive property, 80 minutes
from downtown Washington with bus pass
ms the door, consists of two acres en-
fence. 1t has large road frontage and
contains unusually fine buildings, newly
built, consisting of barn, large poultry
house so feet long, two brooder houses,
model narrowing and hog houses inclosed
With rail fences; two-story stone, open
fireplace, with large flagstone terrace over
looking valley; smokehouse, Toulouse,
large cold frame, helps quarters. etc A
beautiful formal garden contains roses, ETC.
paintings Of more than 400 lockwood and
specimen trees. Price. 100000, of which
the owner will arrange first trust for
to RESPONSIBLE purchaser. Box 1854, Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-03-26

Fair condition; rooms and bath, pub
lie service electricity, home on IL n acres
OF ground, on bus service highway to Wash
inEton and Indian Head, 1874 miles D.. c,
line; house makes good appearance, has
oak shade and is convenient to stores,
schools and churches. Price, $4,000;
THEODORE F. MENK.
Elk 2740 927 10th st. NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-03-26
TRAIlERS WANTED.

good used modern trailer, cheal
or cash. AT. 9028 or Box Sob, Star. =
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EVANSVILLE BUICK co.
CALL WAKEFIELD ALL.
Al Olds sedan IS" hydramatic.
Al Buick Special 4-door sedan.
40 Buick 4-door sedans CD.
80 Buick Special club coupe.
Al Ford convertible coupe.
Al Dodge custom 4-door sedans (2).
Al Packard club coupe. 6-cyl.
Al De Soto 4-door sedan.
40 Plymouth 4-door sedan.
30 Buick club coupe.
Al Mercury sedans (2).
AZ Pontiac sedan, low mileage.
Al Plymouth 4-door sed, low mileage.
Al Chrysler Royal sedan, 6-cyl.
MANY OTHERS.
Cars all in excellent condition. most
have radius and heaters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-03-26

DODGE 1898 4-door de luxe sedan; black,
in flne mechanical condition: radio heater
and excellent tires, price is S475 and
DODGE 1889 2-door sedan: mechanically
perfect: good tires; $500 CASH owner must
sell FIR 1885
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-03-26
FORT VALLEY. VA.
PRINCE GEORGES co

29S acres. s-room house cleo, full base
ment roomy porches, barn, poultry
houses stream; $500, n cash. AMBER.
SON, OK. 3240.
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PRICE REDUCED.
ACRES

4 acres, 8 rooms, bath, hot-air heat 2
ear garage, poultry house, stream; $4,000
$4,000 cash. ANDERSON. OK. 3240.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-07
Baking Dads
Birthday Cake

i-rfF ~. i
The We'll family, left TO right, Cleve-
land. Lance. Mrs. Max, Beverly and Lee,
baking a cake for their daddy, Maj. Max
today but who will not be here TO help
them celebrate - he's q Jap war prisoner.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19
Tuskegee Army Air Field
Celebrates Third Year

TUSKEGEE ARMY AIR FIELD,
ALA general wave Of excitement
enveloped Tuskegee Army Air Field
as most Of its CT and civilian per-
sonnet stopped work for one day
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19

when the Third Anniversary Cele-
bration activities got underway last
Wednesday. August 9th with a spec
ial half hour radio broadcast over
NBC emanating from the flight line.
The script, written by Privates
Geo. B. Oliver and Bill Chase. and
edited by Radio Branch. War De-
partment Bureau OF Public Rela-
tons Washington. D c. paid fitting
tribute 10 the many Negro fighter
pilots now engaged in aerial combat
overseas who received their training
az vis station since its aciivation
three years ago
Distinguished guest and honored
speaker on the broadcast was Major
General William O. Butler. Com
handing General Of the Eastern
Flying Training Command. Max
well Field Alabama Other partici-
pants on this nation wide hook-up
included Col Noel F. Parrish. Com
handing Officer OF TuSkegee Army
Air Field; Captain Clarence Jami-
son of Cleveland. Ohio, recently re-
turned veteran OF the goth Fighter
Squadron; Aviation Cadet Otto Nc
ClaTrln Of Washington, d. c.: Miss
Naomi Polkinghorn. Pensacola. Fla. .
NJ. Sgt. James Blackstone. Newark.
N. j; and Sgt Leon z. Smith, De-
troit. Mich.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19
HIT ON FIRST
DAY OFF ON
FRENCH SOIL

A 20-year-old Negro Bluejacket,
who spent two weeks on the Nor
mandy beschhead rushing food to
the fighting forces at the front. this
week recoun,ed how he was pain
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19
18th OFFICER
Gets FIRST
NAzI PLANE

18TH AAF IN ITALY-2nd Lieu
tenant William w. Greene. Jr.. %,
Psi Mustang Fighter Pilot, Of q
Park Blvd. Staunton. Va. shot
down his first enemy aircraft today
returning from Vienna.
1t. Greene is a member OF the
first All-Negro Fighter Group in the
Army Air Forces. The group which
formerly flew patrol and convoy
missions with the Coastal Air Force,
Is now part Of the 18th AAF, fly
ing Mustangs as escort for heavy
bombers.
1t. Greene states. I'VE were cir
cling a crippled B-24 when two
Macchi 205's came in 10 attack the
bomber. / came in on the tail of
the enemy aircraft and gave a short
burst. He went into a split IS" and
j followed him down to the deck
and getting in range continued 10
fire. AS we approached steep hill,
the enemy aircraft attempted a
steep turn and struck his left wing
on the ground. His ship scattered
In all directions
The fighter group has shot down
eleven enemy aircraft during &c
missions and probably sank one de-
stroyer.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19
10 Months Without
Accident; Praised

A USSTAF AIR SERVICE COM.
MAND DEPOT Somewhere in
England)-For driving truck
without a single accident in all
kinds o. weather during the past
ten months in England. Cpl. Henry
EchoE. Of 938 Osborne street. De
tro.t Mich. recently was commend
ed by the commanding officer OF
his trucking company.
Corporal Echols is serving with
the Combat Support Wing. crack
trucking organization OF the Air
Service Command. Carrying equip
r.ent and supplies. gasoline and
ammunition from Port 10 Fort"
soldiers OF the Combat Support
Wing arc contributing a vital serv-
ice in the about battle against
the Nazls.
Corporal Echols Is the son Of
Mrs. Nora Sims. of e3S Osborne
street. Detroit, Mich. He was en-
ployei as machinist by VickerS.
Inc. prior 10 his induction into the
army in September. 1912.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-19
Three DetrOiters
Aspire To Air

KEESLER FIELD. Biloxi. Miss
Inree former residents OF Detroit
Michigan, have reported at this
unit OF the Army Air Forces Train
ing Command.
They are now beginning. train
ing. classification. and medical and
psychological tests 10 determine
their qualifications as pre-aviation
cadets. Upon successful completion
OF this phase they will be sent eth
er 10 colleges or universities for
five months further study.
The soldiers reporting here in
clude:
Pvt. Thomas Woodruff Pegram.
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas H.
Pegram, 6046 Van Court, Detroit,
Michigan.
T-Sgt John Gerald Hamilton. son
OF Mrs. Lucille Hamilton, ga Bel
mont, Detroit, Mich.
Pvt. Ambrose Benjamin Mutt, the
nephew OF Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Nc
Mahan, 6377 30th street. Detroit