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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-26
The FACE OF
new GUINEA
is CHAN CED
By FLETCHER p. MARTIN

NEW GUINEA-(By Courier)-
The green. fertile Markham Valley
has changed Gone are the bomb
craters. wild grey rats, the smell
OF death. Civilization has crept
Only the majestic blue mountains
remain the same And the fla,
lands looking like an ungainly
chunk Of Nevada.
There was something glamorous
about this spot one year ago. The
enemy had been pushed back
toward Lac. He left few, hungry
stragglers ragged, dirty. beaten.
Yet they would slip in the chow
lines, shoot at the troops. start
fires in the middle OF the night
And their bombers would come
over and make for the air strip
Air-bursting shells made the nj ght
like the day shift in boiler fac
tory.
Now all is relatively quiet One
IS not afraid 10 90 10 the latrlne
alone. Even read the newspa pers
there. There are no Japanese SOL
ders TO take pot-shots. One sits
in peace and thinks Of more excit-
Ing days when fat rats scurried by
-unafraid. When the sound of
rifle meant duck, no matter what
you. position
Most OF cur troops here are con-
nected, directly or indirectly. with
the Fifth Air Force II is a dull.
yet essential mission far behind
the lines. The handling OF bombs
upkeep OF aerodromes. and main
tenance OF communications When
lucrative air strikes take place on
Dutch New Guinea and adjacent is
lands targets. the importance OF
this base can be fully appreciated
Near the area live two Negro Rec
Cross workers. Misses Clare Wells
, Detroit and Naomi Holland -tVir-
ginia). The men have built them
CORFU gated shack. with bath It's
wholesome living and surely some
thing 'or the girls 10 talk about
when they reach home. Further
i more. the troops admit that il is
quite pleasant having them around
Last year these same men bathed
naked in the rumbling Markham
river, and went without shaving
( Today they are khski-clad. clean
faced. polite talking soldiers who
orandish the Kings best English
and even prepare cookies with ic.
ing) for the newly arrived girls.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-26
HOlbrOOk Youth Is
Promoted In Kansas

STROTHER FIELD. Kans. -
Especial Corp, Peter Ellis OF 329
Ho,brook avenue. Detroit. Mich.
has been awarded the Good Con-
duct Medal by the commanding
officer OF this 72nd Fighter Wing
Base OF the Second Air Force.
:. The medal was awarded Corporal
Ellis in recognition OF at least one
year Of active military service since
December z. ls4l. during which he
has demonstrated exemplary be-
hsv!or. efficiency and fidelity.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-26
Three DETROIT
N EN- IN TRUCK
co. IN FRANCE

WITH U. s. FORCES IN FRANCE
The high morale OF Negro men,
bers of the first Transportation
Corps truck company to land on
the beaches of France has been
praised again and again by COM
manders of field units. the War De-
partment reported today.
Under the command of First 1t
Alfred w. Stoker. of 905 North Gar
field avenue, Pacatello. Idaho. the
men landed shortly after D-day.
They have worked diligently day
and night speeding vital ammuni-
ton and necessary stores to the
fighting lines.
much of their work has been
under fire." stated Lieutenant Stok-
er, land their record since D-Day
shows why they were chosen TO
be the first truckers on the con-
tinent."
Wounded Would Not Quit
In illustrating the high morale
and LOYALTY of the company. he
cited the reply OF Sgt John w.
Brown, Of ll9 Highland Place. In
dianapolis. Indiana, who was shot
in the shoulder. given emergency
treatment, and told 10 report TO the
evacuation center.
I've been with these guys too
long" replied the sergeant. 10 let
a little bullet keep me away when
my outfit has its big inning" He
remained and was soon working
again on schedule.
Michigan personnel OF the truck
company, with their home addresses
follow:
MICHIGAN: Detroit-Pvt. John
T Horton. 1917 E. Frot street: Col
Rufus Smiley. 1923 McDougall
street; T-5 Thomas G.. Stringer.
2l33 Dubois
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-26
Non CONS Are
Prom oted At
Goldman Field

The commanding officer. God
man Field, Kentucky, has recently
announced the promotion of two
Detroit men al that post.
Pvt Keith |. S,an!gar, son OF
r.. and Mrs Berthe r. Stanigar,
has been promoted to the rank OF
Private First Class. Stanigar is an
airplane armorer Of the 477th Bomb
Group.
Pfc. Robert w. Woods. son OF
Mrs. Maude Woods OF 2l67 Hen
bricks street, has been promoted to
tie rank of corporal.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-26
MaSOnS & Eastern
Stars To Parade

The Rising Sun Grand Chapter
OES. and the Scottish Rite
MaSors viii observe Queen Esther
Day August - az Mt Olive PaptlSt
church az 3 pm The church is
located on FaguSworth stree; Rev.
n f Owens is pastor. The parade
Will begin A. = n. originating at
the Eastern Market.
On AusuS; 20 the MaSonS and
Eastern Stars met a, The hall. 1889
Oakland avevuc ~ consider add
ton3l purchases The building At
930l-2l Oakland avenue was pur-
chased al the first " The wear At
the AuguSt 20 meeting SS75 40 was
raised toward new purchases OF
property. A delicious dinner was
served
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-26

WACs are needed 10 serve with
the Army Air Forces. You may be
able to qualify II you are between
the ages of 20 and 10. with no de-
pendents under the age OF IA. Room
600. Bull Building; Detroit.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-26
YWCA Resident. Is
Promoted To End
1t. In New Orleans

Appointment OF Lula Mae Allen
10 the Army Nurse Corps. United
States army. with the rank Of sec
ond Lieutenant. was announced this
week at headquarters OF the Sixth
Service Command in Chicago.
Miss Lula Mae Allen Of 500 F
Elizabeth. Detroit !. Mich. was
graduated from Fl.n;-Goodridge
hospital, New Orleans. la. and has
practiced nursing al Receiving hos
pi'al Her mother. Mrs Gynetta
Allen. lives at Lagrange. Texas.
She has been assigned 70 Fort Hua.
F ehHea, Ariz.. effective August 81,
1884.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-26
AT DELTA MEET

EEN1A, O-One Of the speakers
AT the opening session Of the con-
vention OF the Delta Sigma Theta
sorority August ~ al Wilberfo-ce
university was Roy wilkins. assist
ant secretary Of the NAACP ana
editor OF The Crisis
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-26
Negro Flyers Still
Racking Up Scores

TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE. Ala
Two Tuskegee men. now in the
Armed Forces overseas. have fg-
urei in the news recently because
OF their successful missions agsins.
the enemy. Captain Joseph D. Els
berry. %. and First Lieutenant
Fred F.. HutchIns. -. are the Tus-
Ike oceans who have successfully
completed combat missions OF suf-
fc.ent importance 10 merit recog-
milton OF high Official command.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-08-26

You can serve your country right
here in Michigan as a member OF
the Womens Army Corps. Many
vacancies now exist IN the Army
Air Forces for WACS. The jobs
are vital in our war against the
Axis Room 600. Bull Building.
De.rot4
Kodiak mirror., 1944-03-18

encountered strong resistance from Germans fighting back from ruins but finally drove them from all but one corner of town. Germans are still occupying ruins of the ancient Monte Cas- sino abbey overlooking town & from there directing artillery ( mortar fire on allied positions below. On beachhead below Rome American troops beat back German counterattacks aimed at regaining two strong points talk. en 2 days ago. Casualties were inflicted on Germans and some prisoners taken.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-03-18
News Hishlishts
Pacific Front

American 1st Cavalry division troops landed Wed. on Manus, biggest of the already invaded Admiralty islands & met strong opposition. Landing made in barges & forces split two groups; 1 pushed in southwest; second went along coast toward Loren gau airfield Manus has been goal as it is main Ease of Bismark sea & lies athwart supply routes to New Guinea. Heavy raids con- tinued against Wewak & Rabaul. 5 enemy fighter planes were des- troyed at Wewak.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-03-18
European Front

Moscow-German army ap- peared unable to hold mounting Red Army drives at Odessa $ NikoIaev as Nazi troops seeking to escape by raj & sea Russian rapidly expanding hold on Odes- sa-Lwow truck rail line, main communications route of Won Mannstein's German army.
 Naples-The 5th Army forces fought way through bomb-de- molished Casino to western out skirts & captured several prom inent heights overlooking the ruined town New Zealand troops who plunged into rubble after 25OO-t.,n aerial bombardment
Kodiak mirror., 1944-03-18
Local Couple Wed

Rose E. Brockman, daughter of MT. Charles Madsen, and Herbert l.. Miller, of Fort Gree ly, were united in marriage at a ceremony performed Thursday evening at the Community Baptist church.
 The bride was given in mar riage by her father and was at tended by Mrs Jessie Nelson as matron of honor and by her sls- ter, Miss Alice Madsen, as maid of honor Capt. Leon H. Nelson was best man and Warrant Of- ficer Clyde Young was usher.
 The candlelight service was conducted by Rev. Gregory S. Morony and the double ring ceremony was used. Mrs. N. M. Chamberlain sang "I Love You, Truly', accompanied by Miss Estelle Marlin, who played the traditional wedding marches.
 After the ceremony friends gathered at the Madsen home for the reception and cutting of 8 beautiful wedding cake.
 The groom is formerly from St. Paul, Minn and is a warrant officer at present stationed at Fort Greedy.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-03-18

quest of the Court, declared to the writer their desire of with drawing their signatures from said petition.
 For the correct information of the public the contents of the radiogram is herein presented.
 Very sincerely yours,
 Rev. John s. Winters
 Superintendent,
 Kodiak Baptist Mission
Kodiak mirror., 1944-03-18
Mail Rates

(eontinued from page 1) in Hawaiian Island, 8 cents per iounce or fraction.
 The rate of 6 cents for each half ounce or fraction thereof will continue to apply to air mail sent to or by the armed forces of the U. s. overseas serv- ed through army and navy post offices.
 Parcel Post The postage on all mail matter of the fourth class is increased 3 per centum. Fractions of one-half cent or more will be computed as 1 cent, but in no case shall the increase per parcel be less than 1 cent. Money Order Fees-New fees start at 10 cents for cent to $2.50 money orders; up to 37 cents for $80.O1 to $lOO money orders.
 Registered Mail-New fees start at 20 cents for registry indemnity not exceeding $5; up to $1.20 for registry indemnity exceeding $70O but not over $500.
 COD Fees-Start at A cents for cent to $5 amounts and run to 90 cents for $15O.01 to $2OO No change has been made on COD fees for sealed domestic mail of any class bearing post age at the first class rate.
 Senders' Return Receipt When requested at time of mail ing are 4 cents. Subsequent to time of mailing are 7 cents. To conform to the change in rate a new air mail stamp of the same general design as the cur rent issue is being provided in the Scent denomination.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-03-18
Letter To The Editor

Dear Sir:
 Following is a message from the Federal District Court, An chorage, relative to the applica- ton for license to operate a liquor establishment at Beach Combers (formerly Al's Chicken Inn):
 Anchorage, Alaska
 March 16, 1914
 Paul c. Herring
 Deputy U. s. Marshal,
 Kodiak, Alaska
 Due to location of Beach Combers Court will consider is- suanceeof license pending on will of majority of residents adjacent property Stop Petition of ma jority of residents either for or against issuance of license should consist of those residing within about mile of premises and not residents within city limits Stop Will of residents adjacent to pro- perty will have consideration Stop Advise Martin and Fred fickson and Reverend John s. Winters, Superintendent Kodiak Baptist Mission.
 M. E. s. BrunelIe
 The request of the Court has placed obligation upon the writ CT to provide opportunity for those who do not wish the Ii- eense in question to be granted to express their objection.
 Those circulating petition for said license have not made known the contents of the ra- diogram herein quoted. More- over. several signers of the peti- tion favoring the license have, on reading a copy of the re-
Kodiak mirror., 1944-03-18

George Nekeferoff was fined $10O and sentenced to 30 days in jail yester lay in the city mag istrate's court on a drunk and disorderly charge involving the choking of a 14-year- old boy.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-03-18

MT. and Mrs. Peter Unger are the parents of a girl, Frances Gail, born at 5 ana yestsr day at the Griffin Memorial hospital. The infant weighed 6 pounds II ounces.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-03
DEATHS

Robert Moore, 47e3 HurIbut. 81.
Ruth Jennie Noreus, 900 Woodhall
Clarence Durham. 1Io77 Promenade,
Iva Q. Lab. 22Il silvery Lane. Dear.
E,ne Alien Baker, 2o21 Dalreue. so.
Theresa vivian, l7l54 Cameron. II.
Lols Florence owen. soio Packard.
John willie. i77s4 4. Outer Drive. AZ.
Judith A, Jones. 444 Prentis. mo.
Mary p. Shirrsy, loo Gladstone. IS:
Maurice 1s5l Sd hsnoy Br'den' Cos ". War
Agnes Coates. 52s2 Hecla. 40.
David Thompson. 643o Whitewood. "a
Henri A. Van ssene. 57e5 Bewick. AZ.
" n,ssT,I n. p RG,ileT; 1920 woodward
Ire Hudson Cole. i525 z. First. Royal
Oak So
r9 s;Ios ss5Eousher. Box lis. idiewild.
Mary Rife. Arnold Home. 81.
Robert Kirke Young. il647 Hamilton.
Manuel Sanchez. 2iso Monroe. mo.
Halel Pearl Coleman. 1895 MARI
vsino Martin Leinonen. 1904 Monroe.
Ellen Dollard. 1887 Turner, rs.
Gordon Moore 2io2 Michigan. Lin
MsrEsret Gertrude Bond. s5es univer-
Earl Heagle. I4slo Msddelein. ST.
Lillian 4. WOiach; i4s44 Halter. Livonia
Phillip d. smith. 1924 Z. Ferry. 4.
Charlie Mea jackson. sos Frederick.
Ester Freeman. 1853 Lumiey. 81.
Helen NJ. Schmidt. 5054 Garland. 81.
Mary Gallagher. 1901 Spaulding Court.
Margaret Ford. 1898 Campbell. 50.
Beda Hill 3sl =. Luther IS.
Mary Aida Kingsbury, 1888 Byron,
Gertrude Murray. $3.50 Concord. "a.
Charles Hermfn Walter. $500 Frank
fort Court Is.
Mary Anne Hurley. Sarah Fisher Home
william A. winans, 1871 washburn
william W. Bennett. 1901 Inverness
Sc
trhomAs II. Read. ss44 chope Place
50
Alfred James Wise. TAO Hardwood. 10
Leon PierSon. 954 Frank. 29
Hattie Butler, 3526 Rivard, 81.
Lillian Foy, 7207 Clinton. ls.
Richard J. s. william. 3523 Fsirviev, IS
Axel L. RudqueSt. 1881 Fairview. 90.
Chester McCioskey, 9124 Sherwood. 81
Irwin Lester. 81 Y Garfield, as
Evelyn Brooks. 52s Frederick. 81.
Pearl J. scarrow. 2643 Park. 81.
Leon Can't sos Abbott. "a.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-03
DIVORCES

Myrtle l. Everett from Lonnie d.
Doris PiSula from Ernest.
Eleanore Rulick from William J
Leila =. Bloodworth from Donnie A.
yenneite Clanzer from Louis w.
Flogene BevanS from Walter L.
Fern Brounson from Harold.
Joseph A. Smith from Laura.
Jscqueline Williams from Sanford.
Lola Cummings from Beecher.
Delmo Savini from Marralia.
Mary Scales from Herman.
Mildred Simpson from Kenneth.
MN ,n, Gillette from Lawrence.
ysrvey jackson from Elizabeth.
Thelma Moss from Samuel l.
Lillian Sprooicki from casmere c.
Ruth Jenkin from Hslman C.
Luther Yoder from Robert d.
Fred w Scheber from Elizabeth.
Shirley Riehert from william Z.
Alice c. Allen from Robert o,
Gloria Pease from Ralph.
Carrie B. Banks from Rupert
Lois c. johnson from Dalton NJ.
Esther George from Earl.
Ruby Q. chamberI from Clyde r.
Mary y Corey from Henry A.
Effie Woods from Alfred.
TheoTa Durcott from Frank
Ella b Lsnsford from Victor.
Catherine L. Blair from william J.
Harriet NJ. Arnold from Robert B.
Bertha L. wickstrom from August w
John Rudowicz from Josephine
Eugene Redmond from Mary c.
Blonnie McCahan from Leslie r.
Frleda Rubenstein from Benjamin.
John p. Mills from Lula v. NJ
Josephine Smith from Charles.
Della Refftt from Raymond.
Elnore Keller from Wayne.
Charles Jackson from Marjorie.
Eugene r. HaSS from Marie
Helen NJ. watkins from Nathaniel.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-03
MARRIAGE LICENSES

RoSsr, william Roe. al: Pearl N. Bar
Arthur kSeinsti. "a; Gladys C. Madden.
George B. Houston. a.; Hazel Z. Combs.
Charles Garry. s3: candsce Bronson, So.
Alfred C.. Mumiord. %; Mildred L.
Ralph B. ssander. as: Mabel II. Settles.
Ernes, Jones. 81; Bertha psirth. 81.
Jeff Dixon. 40: Leslie Rowe, 80.
william Benenat. 10; Marion Brown.
16.
Ray Z. Ballard. II; Violet N. Richards.
James p. Brown. as; M.rEsre, Ms,ele.
e. Hewes c. Palmer. 30; Gloria NJ.
Michele Fodsle. rs: Malta Como. Ct.
Frank d. Lsmis. rs. HERNIA A. pittl.
Frank KInyoun. so: Levy TiIlman. 80.
Rudolph Sanger, IS: Fannie NJ. Messer.
Victor ciocearslli. as; Ruth Z. Dean
siTmund NJ. wO,eiE. rs. Shirley L. Max.
James Z. savage. rs; Joan L. Msyette,
Paul v. Burehard. rs: Rosemary Lolita,
as.
Chester Clemens Shepard. 81; NADIA A,
cq Si;Ss. " "a Ms''ehlsr' 49, Margaret B.
Howard II. Green. 81: Clara L. calvey
| 81.
George Clark. 40: viris Gordon. 20.
Joe A. sizemoTe. 30. Virginia L. Beau
william W. Bucon. 80. Luella D. Hillen,
Henry C. Aikens. 80: Frances Nurse. 20.
William X. ManEheld. 20; Rita A. Eek
enrode, 49,
Charles Primer. 81: Helen Baldo. rs.
Robert suootich, 2o; Pauline Petrov. "a.
Jack Hill, 81. julie Detenthaler. "a.
Stanley BArezyk. IL; Josephine voieck
10
Benjamin DomAko, 27: Helen BegIey. 2s.
Joseph J. Clecher. 49. Della Luszcz, as.
Vslerisn Emancil, 80: Bette Alice ForS
George W. Morse. 30; Geraldine Conn.
Edward y. Cunningham. SO; Jean T.
Willard. 81.
Sidney Cooper. 81: Helen Felsot. as.
James J. Reeb. 20: Virginia Ann Moore
FrsnsIin a. Murray. 2e: Doris H
Donald A. DeLansis. 10; wellene C
jaime. I; Robertson. 20; Jessie Thur
william c. Anderson. 40: Carrie s
Hill. AZ.
Esss Angeed. 40; June N. Russell. ~
Henry DemirJiAn. 30; Evelyn L. Besne
oren C. Payne. 80: Pauline Melton. 20
AuE1st Z. Juntunen. 80: Ina X. KEN
Albert Marshall, as; Edith C. Tuchen
Arthur R. Thomas. IT: Kathleen W
Walters. 81.
Clio b. zucchetto. 30: Emma PeruSis
| rs.
Michael stsSky. 20: Helen Benson. IS
Alexander Cuthbertson. al; Mary era.
bowski 81.
Andrew Robert Pstehett. 20; Alice j.
| MCKAY, Is.
Steve Msrinkovich. Angelina H. sapo
Clyde o. Bruce. IS; Isabelle T. Moore.
2s.
James Robertson. IS; Esther weIeher
Robert Z. Baker. Is; Della M. James,
20
30.
Kenneth T.. Jacobs. rs: Desley L.
MERCER. al.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-03
Death notifes


GROFF-Nov. 80. Halle Mac. mother
Of Mrs Wayne Barnes. Mrs. Arthur J:
IALonde Harold A. Hill and Mrs Harold
L. Strond Services at William Sullivan
and son Funeral Home. 7o5 West First
ST. Royal OAK. Monday. at 5 p m.
HANDsOR-Dec. 1, suddenly. Hazel. Of
1919 Iovett dear mother OF Mr.. and
Mrs. FLOYD n Handsor. Funeral from
stinson Funeral Home. Notice time later
JEROME = suddenly Lydia, beloved
Emile R. rs U. s A. Pvt. Robert
r, u, $, ,,, A.. and mdD5 sessie E; Jerome
A n. Peters Funeral Home, l2o57
Gratiot
MADAJEWskI Dec. !, Catherine Of
274T caniff. beloved wife OF Edward,
sister OF Edward and William Janis.
Funeral Monday. 7:45 q. m, from a.
". Peters Funreal Home. l2o57 Ora.
tiot. and $50 a. m. at 81. LadislAus
Church.
RATHNAw-Dec. 1. Johanna. age "a.
wife Of the late Anthony Rsthnaw. dear
mother Of Joseph. August, Mrs. Mary
Parchem. Anthony, Mrs. Anna Ulrieh,
Mrs. Rose Seeger. SGT. John. Y. S. Army
overseas, Mrs. Eleanor Miller. Mrs.
Clara Butler. NM Leo. U. s. Navy.
south Pacific. grandmother Of % Grand
Funeral service from residence. l2234
Clenneld. Tuesday, o. 40 q. M. 10 st.
Mary Margaret Church al 10 a. m.
Interment. Mt. Elliott Cemetery.
sTEINKE-Frsnk. Nov. 2e beloved
husband OF Julia tnee Rsdtkel. dear
father Of Edward steinke and Mrs..
sylvester Msrcinkovski dear brother OF
John steinke; survived by four grand
children. Funeral Monday from resi-.
dence. 4e32 Joseph Campsu. st $50
q. m. and 81. Albertus Church a. 10
= m. Interment In MI Olivet
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-03
500 REWARD

Male English setter. lost July In sicin-
ity OF Dearborn Township: white and
black with black ears. Answers to name
OF Flight" 4453 Culver. Dearborn.
DE 1926.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-03
5000 REWARD

will be paid for information leading 10
recovery OF ladief' emerald and dia-
mond ring lost AZ Detroit Athletic Club
or downtown area November Is. Mr..
Crowley. CA 9779, TU 2-62l6.
TRADE SCHooLS-MALE
AcETYLEHE ARC wELDERs
Body. fender repair, inspector. blueprint
reading. drafting, Diesel
WOLVERINE SCHOOL. 400 W. FORT
Evening star., 1944-09-17

when the company was chartered
- the Riggs National Bank In 1895
retiring In 1921. a. chairman Of the
board.
The banker was credited with be-
Ing responsible for legislation passed
to create Rock Greek Park and Po-
tomac Park. He also gave the Dis
trict of Columbia two childrens
two Fairgrounds.
He served as president OF the Cor
coran Gallery Of Art In Washington
and was for many years treasurer
of the American University and OF
the Childrens Hospital. He worked
consistently toward the upbuilding
of the National Cathedral in the
District.
Mr.. Glover was born in 1848 and
died at the age of 90.
Guests invited to attend the
launching included several relatives
OF the man for whom the ship was
named, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c.
Glover, jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Q. Gloves III and Mr.. and Mrs,
Arthur Lloyd Symington.
Others were Mrs. Emory s. Land
wife Of Admiral Land, war ship
ping administrator; c. Powell Min
Evening star., 1944-09-17
Liberty Ship Glover,
Named for District
Banker, Launched
D. the Associated press,

~ the AsSoctateo Press.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 16.-The Lib
erty Ship Charles G. Glover. named
for the late Washington banker and
philanthropist, was launched at the
Bethlehem-Fairfi Shipyard today
q few hours after the launching Of
the yards second Victory ship.
The Liberty vessel slid into the
waters of the Patapsco River at
3:45 p.m., following champagne
christening by the sponsor, Mrs
Frederick Hoyer Millar. 400 Mas
sachusetts, avenue NV, Washing
ton, Mr.. Glover's granddaughter.
The Victory ship Madawaska VIC
tory was sponsored by Mrs. One
SINE Cyr, Madawaska, Me-, a gold
star mother Of the World War. The
vessel required 10 days construc-
ton time.
Charles c. Glover was connected
with the Riggs Bank Of Washing
ton In 1855 and became president
Evening star., 1944-09-17

built with funds from New Hamp.
shire war bond salss, Win be chris.
tened by Mr.. Knoxs widow. lGrs
Annie Reid Knox Of Manchester
Col. Knox died last April -.
The launching ceremonies win b
recorded for broadcast on I Mutual
Broadcasting System national hook
up from 2::30 to . pm. EWT).
Evening star., 1944-09-17

nigerode. director Of the Corcoran
Gallery Of Art, and Mrs. Minnige-
rode, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert v. Flem-
ing, president Of Riggs Bank; Cor
coran Thom, president Of the Amer
lean Security and Trust Co. and
Lloyd B. Wilson. president Of the
Chesapeake and Potomac Tele-
phone Co.
Evening star., 1944-09-17
Destroyer Frank Knox
To Be Lounched Todoy
" the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Bath, Me-, Sept. ia destroyer
bearing the name Of the late Secre-
tary Of the Navy, Frank Knox will
slide down the ways tomorrow at
the Bath Iron Works Corp. yard.
The 2,25O-ton, $4,000, 900 craft,
Evening star., 1944-09-17

Charles c. Glover president Riggs
National Bank Washington slips smoothly the after
launching ceremonies yesterday Fairfield
shpyard Sponsoring the ship Frederick Mar
granddaughter Of Glover. Associated Photo