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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. John Grafton and
children. cleveland, have been
spending the week with Mrs. Graf
tons parents, Rev. and Mrs. Char
les Carey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elvis Eubanks, De-
troit, were guests Friday night
and Saturday at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Clay Petit. Saturday
evening all returned to Detroit,
Mr.. and Mrs. Petit and daughter,
Dorothy remaining until Monday
Mrs. Stanley Savinski has been
very i'll in st. Joseph's Hospital
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Vandewark
and children returned from Chilli
Gothic. O., Tuesday morning, after
spending Christmas with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Cyrus.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Youngs who
have been i'll with influenza are
both better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Holland, De
troit. spent Saturday evening with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Holland.
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Dolby. daugh-
tiers, Dorothy and Eileen. Ypsilanti,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Dolby
and children, Ann Arbor. were
guests Sunday evening at the
Claude Colts home.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
Operation Planned
For Tot From Cuba

Ann Arbor, Jan. 3-An operation
was scheduled for this afternoon
or Tuesday morning for two-year-
old Gladys Harrara, daughter OF
Dr.. and Mrs. Marcos Harrara. who
was flown here from Havana to I'M
dergo a rare operation for removal
OF a brain tumor DR.. Max Minor
Peet, noted brain surgeon. will per-
from. the operation, followinA X-ray
studies this morning to determine
the exact position Of the tumor
which threatens the life Of the
child.
The younger OF DR.. and Mrs. Har.
rara's two children, the child was
given high plane travel priorities
by two governments for rush trip
from Havana here. having arrived
with her parents Friday, less than
a hours after leaving Cuba.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
Miss Pardon Married
TO Emil A. Weddiqe

Ann Arbor, Jan. AT a service
Thursday evening in the parsonage
Of the Zion Lutheran Church, Miss
Juanita G. Pardon, daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. E. c. Pardon, became the
bride OF Emil A. Weddige, son Of
Mrs. Carl A. Weddige. Detroit. and
the late Mr.. Weddige. Only the
immediate families attended the
service at which Rev. E. c. Stell-
horn officiated. An informal buffet
supper followed the ceremony at the
Pardon home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weddige will be at
home at 400 Broadway Ave. here,
about Jan. Is, following a wedding
trip in the East. Mr.. Weddige is an
assistant professor Of painting and
design at the University OF Michi-
gan.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
City Has Excess Of
Homes For Children

More foster homes than there are
demands for them is the unusual
situation in this area.
Miss Frieda Huggett. state field
worker in charge OF finding and
certifying foster homes. ascribes
the situation to the unusual pat
riotism OF Ypsilani women who
have offered to care for children OF
working mothers. Heretofore the
demand for such homes has always
exceeded the supply.
Applications for homes for chill.
dren may be made at the Family
Service Association, 304 n. Huron
St. or at the Children's Information
Center, 20S7 Holmes Rd.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
Meningitis Feared
in Army Personnel

Ann Arbor, Jan. with the
placing in hospital isolation for
observation OF symptoms suggest
ing meningitis is one OF the dental
students OF the Army Reserve at
the University Of Michigan, limited
restrictions we're in effect upon the
remainder OF the group, just COM
pleting training at the University.
The Army men we're ordered TO
avoid public assemblies other than
regular classes until a complete
diagnosis of the illness Is made.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
Services Today For
Clarence D. Sargent

Ann Arbor. Jan. 3-Funeral ser
vices were to be today at the Much
Zig Chapel for Clarence d. Sargent,
20, who died Friday morning at
his home, 1917 ". Huron ST., fol-
lowing a short illness. Mr.. Sargent,
who was born in Lynn. Mass,
April 6. 1873, had lived here for
six years, and was an employe OF
the Buhr Machine Tool Co.
He is survived by his wife. Lucy
Duddleson Sargent, and a brother.
Benjamin Sargent, Lynnfeld Cen
ter, Mass.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
OPA Official Joins
Ann Arbor Law Firm

Ann Arbor, Jan. 3-Resignation
Of Talbot Smith. OPA hearing ad-
ministrator. which was announced
Sunday by Price Administrator
Chester Rowles. will result IN the
addition OF a new member to the
Ann Arbor law firm OF Burke and
Burke. Mr.. Talbot will enter pri-
vate law practice here, becoming
a member OF the firm in which an
other former OPA executive,
George ]. Burke. former OPA gen
eral counsel, is a member.
Mr.. Talbot is being succeeded
by Charles L. Ferguson, now chief
of the review section OF oPA ad-
ministrative hearings.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
Daily Market Report
vegetables

CELERY CABBAGE-No. /. bu.
$1.25-l.75.
BEETS-bu. No. /. S2-2.50
BROCCOLl-No. l, Blu. $3.50.
CABBAGE-No. /, bu., Sl.75-2.
CARROTS-No. l, bu.. S2.50-2.75.
CAULIFLOWER-Bu. No. /. $500.
CELERY-Fancy. doz. bchs. $l-i.25.
KOHLRABl-No. /. doz. bchs. 7jc.
81.
ONIONS-Dry, No. .50-lbs. $3.50.
PARSNIPS-No. l. S3.50-4.00.
POTATOES-100 lbs, $3.50.
RUTABAGAS-No. /. bu.. Sl.l.50.
SQUASH Hubbard. No - bu.
$l50-2.00.
TURNlPS-Topped, bu.. $l25-l.7j.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
hoNORS DAUGHTER

Saline. Mich. Jan. 3 =
Mrs. Arthur Heininger entertain
ed nine young women from the Up
SLANT Normal in honor OF her
daughter, Miss Glenys.
Mrs. George Potter and Miss
Edith Potter. Lansing; Mr.. and
Mrs. T. NJ. Clay and Miss Jeanette
and Robert, East Lansing. and Miss
Katy Lou Clay. Midland, spent the
Christmas week end with Mr.. and
Mrs. Donald Francisco and family.
Karyl Jean Beasley, who is at
tending st. Joseph's Academy in
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
MAY SET PRECEDENT

Detroit. Jan. 3-INS-A fight be-
tween the United Automobile
Workers. CIO, and General Motors
Corporation. which is expected to
affect the little steel formula,
was to go before War Labor
Board panel today. The decision in
the case. in which the union is de-
handing pay raise based on in
creased living costs. may set a
nationl precedent in regard TO
President Roosevelt's hold the
line" policy.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
futile Hill
ENTERTAIN RELATIVES
AT CHRISTMAS PARTY

futile Hill, Mich, Jan. 3-Mr.
and Mrs. Claude Colts entertain
ed Wednesday evening for the an
nual Christmas party OF Mrs. Colts
relatives. A Christmas tree was
enjoyed and around a fire place
and under the tree the gifts were
piled.
The house was gaily decorated
with the Christmas colors. Sup
per was served with covers laid
for %, the guests coming from De-
troit, Ann Arbor, and Ypsilanti.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
Detroit Livestock

Detroit, Jan. 3 CATTLE:
Good l,O40-lb. steers brought sl4.50,
odd head OF good to choice up to
$3.50; Bulk medium and good
steers made Sl2.0O-l425; common
lots $l0.O0.I1.5O. Best load OF mixed
yearlings sold at s13.75. Beef cows
bulked at SS.25-10.5O, these selling
much more readily than during re-
cent weeks. Gamers and cutters
bulked at S6.25-s.00. Gamers at
S6.25-7.OO being much the slowest In
more than a month. Common and
medium sausage bulls sold freely at
s10.00-12.O0. with good heavles up
to $3.50. Stocker and feeder cattle
sold sparingly within the SS.75.l2.0Q
range.
CALVES: Top band bulk for
good and choice vealets was $500.
Medium brought $14.00-l5.00; COM
mon $1l.00-l3.00; culls s5.00-l0.00.
HOGS: Extreme top was sl4.00.
PAID SpdTlnBIy ny CITY OutCHeIs lOi
200-240 lbs. Practical top OF $3.50
secured bulk good and choice ZOO
800 lbs. Some 100000 lbs. made
S12.60-1S.00 and 10000 lbs. 1890
1850: light lights. 140-l60 lbs. main
ly Sll.25-ll.75. Sows bulked at Sill
l1.50.
SHEEP: Choice closely sorted
rail shipped lambs reached $3.50
as the week closed, Bulk good and
choice lambs sold unevenly at
s14. 50.15.35; medium to good main
~ $13.00-1450; common s10.00-1l.50.
Culls s5.00.9.50. Good and choice
fat ewes bulked at s6.25-7.25; com
mon and medium s5.0o-6.00; culls
sS.00-4.50.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03

'ALGIERS-IN5 - A concerted
campaign y the Allied air arm,
spearheaded by American Flying
Forts and other Yank craft TO dis
rupt main Nazi Communications
lines throughout northern Italy ap-
peared under way Friday. Aerial
action was intensified as a com
parative lull settled down on the
battle area. The British Eighth
Army made some progress in its
drive northward from the Adriatic
port OF Ortona toward Pescara and
American units sought to drive the
Germans from San Vitorre on the
central sector OF the Fifth Army
front.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
A FINE RECORD

SYRACUSE. y. Y.-INS-More
than one OF each 100 Syracuse Uni
yersity alumni in the armed serv-
ices have made a contribution to
the first two years Of the war that
has been recognized through their
decoration by the government.
Forty eight alumni OF the univer-
sity have been awarded the Dis
tinguished Flying Cross, the Dis
tinguished Service Cross, the Pur-
pie Heart or similar decorations.
four OF them posthumously.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
Attend Family Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Colts. Wal
lace Colts, David Stoccum. Mr.. and
Mrs. Claude Colts. Kenneth and
Robert Colts were in Worthwhile
Christmas day to attend the fam
lily dinner at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Colts. Covers were
laid for 16. Several OF the fam
lily were i'll and unable to be pres
ent.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03

Fruits
APPLES-McIntosh No. !. sG.50-4
bu.. Greetings. $3.50; North
ern Spies. No. /. s3.50-4 bu.;
Jonathans. s3.25-3.50 bu.; Steel
Reds. No. |. $780, Blu.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
Gralr

Grair
WHEAT-No. .. s1.6S1s.
OATS-Eo. 2. white. S0-Slc.
MATING BARLEY-range. sl.SS-
1.4S; barley needles. sl.26.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
(Wolfs Grocery
Rural Events
w EDN ESDAY
Salem

salem
Salem Farmers Club will meet
at the home of Albert Rider. Seven
Mile Rd.. for dinner. Elton r.
Eaton, Plymouth, will be the
speaker.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Robert Cox Hurt, son of Mr..
and Mrs. A. B. Hurt, of Nathan's
Ireek. recently enrolled in an in
esensive course at the Radio Naval
Training School, Naval Armory,
Indianapolis, Indiana. Upon the
successful completion of the
course the Bluejacket will grad
>uate with petty officer rate of ra-
*slioman third class or will receive
recognition as eligible to qualify
tor that advancement.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

July %, 1914
Dear Mrs. Atwood:
Carl is continuing to be a good
soldier. He is an inspiration to
me. He has been more help to
me than I am capable of explain
ing.
We have been through some
pretty tough fighting together.
He is always on hand to help me
with anything that is to be done.
You can't beat the men from
North Carolina.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

titled his parents of his safe arriv-
al somewhere in England. Pvt.
Liddle has been in service for
thirteen months and is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Liddle, of
Wagner.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Pvt. Glenn Dishman, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Riley Dishman, of JEFF
ferson, is stationed at Camp
Blanding, Fla. He has been in
service for two months.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Pvt. Clifford c. Woodie, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Woodie, of
Nathan's Greek, has notified his
parents of his safe arrival some
where in England. Pvt. Woodie
has been in service for the past
eighteen months.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

The following letter was re-
ceived by Mrs. J. c. Atwood, of
Scottville, from Lieut.. Col. H.
Mainard, commanding officer of
her son, Pfc. Carl G. Atwood, who
is stationed somewhere in France.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Alfred Burman Hurt, Jr., also
$of the Navy, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
"A B. Hurt, of Nathan's Creek,
has recently been transferred
from Illinois to GAINESVILLE, Ark,
for further training.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Sgt. Buck" RAIDER, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Jennings RAIDER, who is
nsFW in India, writes that he is
azzMng an interesting time work.
zHg On bomb sights and place
events In spite of the hot weather,
Buck is having quite time and
reports some things of historical
interest about native customs.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Pfc. Claude Ashley, son of Rev.
and Mrs. A. c. Ashley, writes from
New Guinea that he is getting on
fine, but that the weather is very
hot and disagreeable.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Pfc. Marion F. Wilcox, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Wilcox, of
Husk, is now stationed somewhere
in France. He writes that he is
getting along fine.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Pic. Sidney S. Absher, son of
MEx- and Mrs. A. L. Absher, of Ma
than'S Creek, recently spent r.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

PVT. NOrvel F. Houck, son of
MIR and Mrs. Herbert Houck, has
notified his parents of his safe
arrival somewhere in France. He
said that he was well and getting
along fine.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Pvt. Todd Waugh is spending
xen-day furlough with his wife
and small daughter, Kathy, at
fleetwood, this week.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Pvt. Jake A. Roupe, son of Mrs.
Hla Roupe, of Crumpler, is now
<fzfioned at Fort Bragg and re-
ports that he likes army life.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Ralph Thompson, SIC, another
son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Thomp-
son, of Jefferson, has been in
service for the past ten months.
He is now somewhere in the South
Pacific.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Cpl. Ben F. Parker, son of
MIR. and Mrs. M. F. Parker, of
Parker, has been i'm service
since July ~, 1912. He is sta
toned somewhere i'm India,
where he has been for several
months. He likes his work.
I have no children. Carl is like
son to me. He is mighty fine
person. Everyone in the battalion
loves him.
God bless you and yours.
Sincerely,
H. Mainard.
T-Sgt. and Mrs. w. F. Bare left
Wednesday for Baltimore, Md,
where they are making their
home at present.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Pvt. Fred o. Trivett, son of
MIR. and Mrs. John Trivett, of
West Jefferson, who is with
the Signal Corps, stationed at
Camp Kohler, Calf. recently
spent a 15-day furlough at
his home.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Pvt Tam C. Lyle, son of
Mrs Flossie Lyle, of Wagner,
who is stationed at Fort Geo.
G Meade, Md, recently spent
n furlOugh at his home, after
vcOmpleting basic training at
Fort Mcclellan, Ala.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Pvt. Roy C. Huffman, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Huffman and
husband of Mrs. Fannie B. Huff
man, of Crumpler, is now some
where in France. He writes that
he is getting along fine.
Pvt. Ida A. Brown, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Estle Brown, of Crump-
Ter, is now somewhere in Italy.
He writes that he is getting along
fine.
Cpl. William G. Brown, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Estle Brown, of
Crumpler, is now somewhere in
France. He writes that he is get
ting along fine.
Pvt. Roy C. ]. Brown, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Estel Brown, of
Crumpler, is stationed at Camp
Gordon johnson, Fla. His wife
and boys are making their home
at Crumpler.
T.-Sgt. Henry M. Shatley, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Shatley,
of Jefferson, who has been in
service for the past four years and
overseas for six months, recently
participated in the battle of Guam,
according to a letter received by
his parents, the first in over two
months. He said that he was well
and to tell all his friends hello"
Sgt. Guy T. Shatley, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Shatley, of JEFF
ferson, is now stationed at Camp
Stewart, Ga. He has been in serv-
ice for three years.
Pvt. Arthur r. Shatley, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Shatley, is
stationed at Sheppard Field, Tex
as. Pvt. Shatley entered service
over two months ago and writes
that he is getting along fine.
Pvt. William HI. Barker, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Barker, of
Smethport, is stationed at Camp
Croft, S. c., where he will soon
finish basic training.
Pvt. Earl Marine, Jr., formerly
of this county, has notified his
wife, the former Miss Hazel Dean
Houck, of his arrival in France.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Pvt. Everett w. Liddle has no
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

day furlough at his home. He is
now stationed at Camp Brock
enridge, KY.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Pvt. Paul E. Thompson, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Thompson, of
Jefferson, who has been in service
for the past year, is in the medi-
cal corps and now stationed in an
Evacuation Hospital in the Heb
rides Islands.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Pvt. Ida A. Brown, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Este Brown, of Crump-
Ter, is now somewhere in Italy.
He writes that he is getting along
fine.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1944-09-14

Cpl. William G. Brown, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Estle Brown, of
Crumpler, is now somewhere in
France. He writes that he is get
ting along fine.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-04
g RPB-MA.l0l

ficient and devoted military serv-
ice everywhere-from the Penta-
gon to the Pyramids. Appearing
on a radio broadcast of the Voice
of the Army program, Captain
Frances K. Marquis, command
ing officer of the first WAC COM
pany to go on duty at Allied Head
quarters in North Africa, told OF
some Of the duties assigned to
Wacs in that theatre.
Gin my company, for instance, "
she said, "our duties range from
staff car drivers to confidential
secretaries for commanding Off
GERS. We had teletypists, linguists.
and code clerks. One of the girls
had training as a psychologist, and
We got her an assignment in the
psychological warfare division.
Another one, Sgt. Mana Rae, was
the first enlisted girl secretary to
General Eisenhower"
There is fun as well as work
for Wacs overseas. Captain Mar
quis said, Frankly, the men were
delighted to see u.s..
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-04
Duties Lightened, Faces
Frightened ByU.S. Wacs

Wacs are in England, North
Africa, and Italy-and their skill,
devotion to duty and well-known
capacity for hard work is speed
ing the day when it will be lover,
over there"
While the great majority of the
members of the Women's Army
Corps are serving at Army posts
and camps within the continental
United States, others in consider
able number are on overseasa
duty, and are today living and
working in lands that might other
wise have remained for them
merely names or alluring photo
graphs in travel folders. The
dream of seeing faraway places
is dream that can come true
in the WAC!
But even the thrill of distant
places is secondary to the thrill
of being vital link in the chain
that is pulling toward victory, and
behind-the-lines operations of. this
global war.
The trim, khaki-clad Wac has
become a virtual byword for eff
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-04
Extra Pair OF Pants
Still Out OF Reach

WASHINGTON, March g. Up -
That elusive extra pair of pants
continued to dangle out of reach
today.
Two-trouser suits, trouser pleats,
and vets for double breasted suits
still are merely items for postwar
planning.
The clothing branch of the War
Production Board said present re.
strictions on the manufacture OF
mems and boys clothes will not
be lifted or eased.
The announcement came after
two clothing industry advisory
committees had discussed with
WPB officials the possibility OF
modifying restrictions.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-04
WARSAW

Mrs. Frank B. John announce the
birth of a daughter, Catherine
Lee, on Monday in a Kinston hos
pital. Mrs. John is the former
Catherine Pridgen.
The senior class of the Warsaw
high school have selected the su-
perlatives: Prettiest girl, Louise
Cakes; most handsome boy, J. B.
Herring: most intellectual, Aud
rey Kornegay and Sidney Brooks;
most dependable, Lillian Swinson
and Norman Jones; best all-round,
Marge-y Thomas; best dressed,
Sallie PIERCE and Morris Korne-
gay; m os popular, Margery
Thomas and Carroll Best; most
romantic, Ruby Mention, J. B.
Herring; biggest flirt, Ruby Men
ton, and Morris Kornegay: wit.
test, Rebecca Best and Carroll
Best; best hammered, Hazel Tay.
lo- and Deleon Merritt; LATEST,
Margaret Blanchard and Morris
Kornegay; cutest, Elaine Stallings
and Tommie Phillips; most likely
to succeed Audrey Kornegay and
Sidney Brooks; most congenial,
Josephine Jones and Norman
Jones; most original, Ethel Rouse,
and B. ]. Blackburn; and most
conceited, Sallie PIERCE and Car
roll Best.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-04

some gratifying remarks about the
food and that ne will relax and
enjoy himself.
But if they are having a woman
IN, they get to worrying about the
living room curtains that should
have been washed weeks ago, and
they think they have to rush out
and buy flowers for the table, and
look to the corners-for fear a
Homan's eye will judge them as
less than top-notch housekeepers.
PAYING PENALTY NOW
So. rather than go to all that
trouble. they just put off having
lonely women in for family meals.
It is a pity this is to be, since
there are so many lone and lone
some women today who, for the
most part. probably wouldn't be
critical guests at all.
But women have the reputation
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-04
sorosis Names
New Officers
And Delegates

4. +be monthly meeting Of North
Az IN; sorosis held Thursday
C s.apnoon Mrs. N. L. Foy was
al aud first vice-president and
n 1sns W. M. Hibbs, second vice.
Mr. Lasident. Mrs. A. B. Love, vice
PRESIDENT PRESIDENT presided over the meet
p Ise in the absence of Mrs. c.
, a,svne Spencer, who was out Of
No city attending the OAR con-
p 'sntion in Raleigh.
's Two delegates fox the state fed
.. a to be held in Charlotte dur
'ss Nav were also selected at this
nn ,s t and two alternates. Mrs.
nss and Mrs. S. H. Parker as
tis Ivy and Mrs. Bertram
S m'slcb and Mrs. ]. H. Russell al.
'1 Miss Mary Lem Boykin Of the
,onsevation ana thrift depart
.O ssnt, announced that meeting
a n that department would be held
" W thursday afternoon, March 16,
v With Miss Cordelia Foster as the
Gest speaker.