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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-11-24

Boatswain's Mate Willard Weber.
U.S.N., Royal Oak, spent Thanks
giving with his uncle, Alfred T..
Weber He has been in the Navy
for five years. most Of the time
in the South Pacific and has been
in seven major battles, including
Saipan.
Cpl. Arthur Rose is now stationed
with the Field Artillery at Camp
Hood, Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. James r. Breakey,
Jr., entertained Thanksgiving day
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude n. Jaqua and
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Jaqua and
daughter, Judith. Grand Rapids;
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Dell, Miss
Lucretia Case. Ypsilanti: Miss Luz
cretia Dell and her roommate at
Martha Cook Dormitory Ann Ar.
Dor, Miss Allison Epps Grand Rap
ids. and Miss Ida Laukkonen, Han
cock.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Renwick
entertained at a family dinner,
Thursday, their guests being Miss
Maude, Allen. Detroit; Mrs. l.. L.
Renwick and Miss Faye Allen,
Ypsilantl.
Mr.. and Mrs owen Riley and
daughter Kathleen, Detroit, were
Thanksgiving guests of Mrs. AL
fred G.. Huston.
Frank Simons and daughter en-
tanned for Thanksgiving, Mr..
and Mrs. Donald Ross and family,
Dearborn, and Mr. and Mrs. George
Ross and daughters Doris and Mary
Esther and Miss Belle Ross.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-11-24
Mite PreserNers

On wet days, be sure TO protect your
wooden clothes with umbrella or raincoat
A thoroughly soaked wool coat or dress
Is seldom the same again. II they do get
soaked, dry them at room temperature.
never close to stove or radiator. When
dry, brush well
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-11-24
MISSING GIRL SAFE

Mr.. and Mrs. Anbus Munro, 8.
Pasadena, Willow Run, have receiv-
ed a letter from their daughter
Mary, proving her safe with rela-
tives in st. Louis, Mo. The girl
was reported missing from her
home November 16. She was
known to be accompanied by a
fr md, Miss Mae Workman, 10.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-11-24

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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-11-24

Norman T. Abercrombie, % year
old navigator with the Eighth Air
Force, has been promoted from
second lieutenant to first lieuten'
ant.
First. 1t. Abercrombie has partic-
ipated in bombing attacks against
Industrial targets deep within Ger
many and has made attacks on air
l...-s, bridges, supply dumps and
gun emplacements in front or the
fast moving armies, according to
the report from the Eighth AIT
Force Bomber Station, England.
He received his training in this
country at the navigation school,
Hondo, Texas, where he received
his wings in March, 1914. He was
graduated from Roosevelt High
School in 1889 and before entering
the AAF in December 1912, was a
bookkeeper and typist for the Bry'
ant and Detwiler Co., Detroit. His
wife, Mrs. n. T. Abercrombie,
lives at 1857 Springbrook, Ann Ar
Dor. He is the son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman F. Abercrombie, 99i
Holmes Road.
Mrs. Reva Haner, OF Dearborn,
formerely OF Ypsilanti, has re-
ceived word that her son, Sgt
Harry o. Gilbert, is now in Italy
with the Fifth Army. Sergeant
Gilbert was a student at Ypsilanti
High School. 1t was the first word
OF him the family has received
since october 8.
Staff Sgt. Arthur F. Dieterle, %
aerial gunner on B-24 Liberator
bomber, has been awarded the all
medal. according to recent an
nouncement by 18th AAF Head
quarters. In the words of the cita
ton which accompanied the award
Sgt. Dieterle received the award
"for meritorious achievement II
aerial flight while participating
in sustained operational activities
against the enemy"
Sgt. Dieterle Is assigned to
18th AAF group commanded oI
Col. Thomas w. Steed, OF Etowah
Tenn. The group, veteran o
more than 125 combat missions
was recently awarded the Wa
Department unit citation.
SGT. Dieterle entered the Al
Corps November 10, 1912 and CANE
overseas two months ago.
His wife lives at 60 Hillcres
Ave.
Miss Alice Bailey and Mrs. FL
wyn Bailey, Jr., left for Californi
Tuesday afternoon to see thei
brother and husband, Elwyn Ba'
leye, Jr. They will spend a feN
weeks there at Camp Robert.
Mrs. Ralph c. Smith, 306 n. Grow
st. has received word from he
son, T/5 Ralph c. Smith that h
has been hospitalized In Italy 10
poisoning in both hands caused b
gasoline. The accident occurred !
August and due to the slowness ]
healing, 1t was deemed advisabl
to enter the hospital. Ralph wrot
his mother to say hello" to all NJ
friends. He has been in Italy 10
about one year and overseas /
months. He Is a Corporal Techni'
ian in the Military Police.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-11-24
Observe Holiday

Mrs. Florence Raymond enter
tanned a group of former neighbors
at Thanksgiving dinner. All pres.
ent live alone and most were long.
time friends who thoroughly en-
joyed the delicious dinner and a
pleasant visit. Covers were laid
for seven.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-11-24
To Attend Anniversary

To ATTEND anniversary
Friends here are planning to at
tend the celebration OF the golden
wedding, Nov. %. OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert II. Smith ella BeiteD at
Dearborn, Mich. Mr.. Smith was
formerly proprietor Of the meat
market at the Depot.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1944-02-03
FAREWELL PARTY
PAST NOBLE GRAND

Members Of the Past Noble
Grand club of the Rebekal
lodge met on Wednesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. ]. W
Bulls. Following the regula'
business meeting, Mrs. Free
Kerrick was initiated into tn
club.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1944-02-03

Jake Setback, son of MIR. anc
Mrs. Alex Setback, is spending 8
short furlough in Hardin with
his parents. He has been sta
toned in the Aleutian islands
for some time.
Mrs. Lura P. Strand has re-
ceived word that her son, Ralph
Strand, S &c, has been trans
ferred from Farragut, Idaho, to
the U. S. Naval Aviation train
ing center at Memphis, Tenn.
Word has been received here
that Pvt. Rosalie BlevinS of the
Women's Army Corps has land
ed in North Africa.
Chief Petty Officer I. L. Deh-
merit arrived Saturday morning
from Camp Peary, Va, to spend
a fourteen day leave with his
wife and family in Hardin. Chief
Dehnert is with the SeabeeS.
DR.. and Mrs. L. H. Labbitt re-
ceived word this week that their
son, Major Laurence Labbitt,
met Captain I. L. JayneS some
where in North Africa. While
Mai. Labbitt and Capt. Jaynes
did not know each other before,
they are both former residents
of Hardin, so became acquainted
Immediately.
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80 :tS S1;:S:x'

Miss Katherine Lind, Petty
Officer sc. arrived in Hardin
FRIDAY night to visit her par
ents and other relatives in Har-
DIN. Miss Lind has been station
! ed at Norman, Okla. with the
waves and has been receiving
training as an aviation metal
smith. She will leave today for
Los Alemedas, Calf, where she
will be stationed,
Troy Mccarthy, E. M. &c, left
wednesday by plane for a base
In California. He has been
spending a two weeks leave with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Mccarthy of St. Xav-
Ter. Clarity has been on &C
tive duty in the South Pacific
area.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Carpenter
received word this week that
their son, Pvt. Marvin P. Car
penter, has safely reached his
destination overseas.
MI. and Mrs. Charles Clement
have received word that their
son, Clarence, who is stationed
with the Army in Australia, has
received a campaign ribobn with
two stars and the good conduct
medal.
S/Sgt. Albert Hochhalter ar
rived in Hardin last Tuesday to
spend a short furlough with his
parents, MI. and Mrs. Fred
Hochhalter. He is also visiting
his sisters and their families,
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Fried, MI.
and Mrs. Eugene Hauck and his
brother, Henry Hochhalter and
family. S/Sgt. Hochhalter is
stationed at San Diego with the
Marine corps and is an assist
ant cook.
Mrs. Thelma Hyde has receiv-
ed word that her son, James,
who is stationed at Norfolk, Va,
with the navy, has received the
rating of Electricians Mate SIC.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1944-02-03
WS.CS. TO MEET

Members of the WS!CS. of
the Methodist church will meet
in the parlors on Thursday, Feb.
los. The business meeting will
be under the direction of Mrs.
Paul Collier. Mrs. Robert Harris
win have charge of the devo-
lions. Answer to roll call will be
a Valentine verse. Mrs. George
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GustafSon will be hostess.

PEG. MEETS
Mrs. S. A. Yergey and Miss
sigma Dahl entertained the
members of Chapter L. PEG, at
the Yergey home on Wednesday
afternoon Mrs. R. B. Saunders
had charge of the program on
Wartime Foods.
CIRCLE TO MEET
Members of the Ladies Circle
OF the Congregational church
Will meet in the church parlors
on Thursday, Feb. 10. There will
be a Lincoln's day program. Mrs.
Carl Rankin and Mrs. C. S. Elder
will be h~ostesses. All members
and friends are invited to at
tend.
BUSINESS WOMEN MEET
The Business and Professional
Women'S club met at the home
of Miss Villa Morse Wednesday
evening. February 2.
During the business meeting,
presided over by the president.
Mrs. Grace Dillon, the various
committees reported. Mrs. Hazel
ChrlStlansen was appointed
treasurer for the remainder of
the year to take the place of
Mrs. Mary Evans. who recently
resigned. Miss Neva Fly was ap-
pointed corresponding secretary
for the remainder of the year
to replace Miss Betty Gram, who
has gone to Billings to make her
home. Mrs. Ruby Smith, a re-
cent bride, received a gift from
tie club members.
The program. which followed
the business meeting, was in
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1944-02-03
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
friends for their expressions of
sympathy and acts Of kindness
in the recent death of our
mother.
Mr.. S. P. Louk and family
Mr.. J. E. Louk and family.
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charge of Mrs. Dorothy +. Don-
egan, international relations
chairman. Mrs. Grace Dillon
gave an informative talk on Boil
lvia, its resources, and the part
that tin production is playing in
the present war. Miss Ena Mann
spoke on France, the involved
political situation, and the part
u.:is country will play in bring
ing about peace in Europe. MISS
Irma Lu Heaton spoke on Ger
many, bringing out the point
that it would be necessary to
allow Germany and Japan to
SIT at the peace table. Mrs. Ruby
Smith prepared a talk on Spain.
Round table discussion on Fin
land, Russia and Argentina, with
all members participating, COM
pleted the program.
PINOCHLE CLUB
Mrs. Art Ebeling entertained
the members of the Pinochle
club at her home on Tuesday.
Mrs. Ira Smith received high
score. Mrs. Charlie Peck, low and
Mrs. Charles Miller, draw.
III
RAINBOW MEETS
Members Of Hardin assembly
Order of Rainbow for Girls, OBJ
served the week of January "a
to 90 as War Bond week. In
that time the girls sold $8,343.55
IN bonds and stamps.
On Tuesday evening, at the
regular meeting of Hardin as
Sembly, initiation was held. Mr..
Ernest Groffe Of Billings was
guest speaker. He spoke on the
work of the Shodair home for
crippled children in Helena.
ENTERTAINS CLUB
Mrs. R. P. Ross was hostess to
the members of the Pinochle
club on Thursday evening.
Guests of the club were Mrs.
Russell Vickers Mrs. Lyle Tintin-
ger, Jr., Mrs. Lewis Bochy, Miss
Alta Cochran and Miss Wanda
Newkirk. -
Mrs. George Davis received
score, Mrs. Tintinger, low,
and Mrs. Fred Kerrick, draw.
AT BRIDGE
Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Highbaugh for bridge Saturday
evening were DR.. and Mrs. J. w.
Schubert, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Henderson and Mr.. and Mrs.
Hollis M. johnson.
High score went to DR.. Schu-
bert and Mrs. Johnson. Mr.. Hen
derson was awarded travel prize.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to give our sincere
thanks to our many friends, the
staff, MI. Bulls, and
Mr.. Crilly for their many acts of
and expressions of
sympathy in our recent rereave-
ment.
Mrs. Mary Gable
Mr.. Jake Sinner
Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer Wei
bert
MI and Mrs. George Mar
ker of California
Mr.. and Mrs. AL Krentz
of Mitchell
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lautt
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1944-02-03
Grandma Was Right
Time Has Proved It

Today, the first choice and family
standby for relieving miseries of colds
in millions ofhomes is the same home
remedy grandma used Vicks
VapoRub! What better recommended
ton could a product have!
When you rub interested VapoRub
on the throat, chest and back at bed
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1944-02-03

R

oI11EI1E I -NQftSLEOD
Announcement was made this
week of the marriage of Miss
Viva Ann Shirley of Choteau,
Mont, to Lieutenant Colin. o.
Macleod of Hardin. The cere-
mony took place on January II
at HOO a. m. in the Country
Church of the City" in Chicago.
Ill. The Rev. Benjamin M. Will,
pastor of the church, officiated.
The church was beautifully
decorated with white candles,
flowers and ribbons.
The bride wore a frock of
powder blue wool. with match
ing hat and accessories of dark
brown. Her corSage was of pink
camillias. She was attended by
Mrs. L. Newton Wylder of Chi
cago, who wore a purple suit
with accessories to match and
a corsage of white gardenias.
The groom was attended by a
clasSmate, Lieutenant John
Somner of San Diego, Calf.
Following the ceremony a
luncheon was served to the we'd
ding party in the lounge of the
Officers club in Chicago in the
Knickerbocker hotel.
The couple left Immediately
on the Panama Limited for 1t.
MacLeod's new assignment at
Camp Shelby, Miss.
Mrs. Macleod has apartments
at 4O7 Tenth Ave. Hattiesburg,
Miss. near Camp Shelby.
The bride is the daughter of
MIR and Mrs. W. j. Shirley of
Choteau. She graduated from
Hardin high school with the
class of 1910 and attended the
University of Montana, where
she was a member of Kappa
Alpha Theta, social sorority.
1t. Macleod is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Tom Macleod of Sar-
py. He is a graduate of Hardin
high school and the University
of Montana. where he was as
ISOLATED with Theta Chi, social
fraternity and was active in
campus affairs.
THIMBLE CLUB
Mrs. Ira Cochran and Miss
Alta Cochran entertained the
members of the Rebekah Thin
BILE club at their home on Fri
day. Following the regular bust
ness meeting. a social hour was
enjoyed.
~
FAREWELL PARTY
Miss MarimaviS Evans was
guest of honor at a farewell par
ty given by Genevieve Haug.
Louise Bymven and Mrs. o. E.
Robertson. Guests were Marjorie
Sikkenga, Thelma Stockton,
MIR. and Mrs. George Gustafson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Snively, MI.
and Mrs. Herman Muhlbeier,
and Mr.. o. E. Robertson. The
evening was spent playing cards.
PAST NOBLE GRAND
Members OF the Past Noble
Grand club of the Rebekah
lodge met on Wednesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. ]. W.
Bulls. Following the regular
business meeting, Mrs. Fred
Kerrick was initiated into the
club.
WS.CS. TO MEET
Members of the WS!CS. of
the Methodist church will meet
in the parlors on Thursday, Feb.
los. The business meeting will
be under the direction of Mrs.
Paul Collier. Mrs. Robert Harris
win have charge of the devo-
lions. Answer to roll call will be
a Valentine verse. Mrs. George
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1944-02-03
1jme:Jested Advice
About Chest Colds!

time it starts to work 2 ways at once
and keeps on working for hours to
relieve coughing spasms and conges-
ton in the cold-clogged upper breath
ing passages, to cas- muscular soreness
or tightness. 1t invites restful sleep.
And often by morning most of the
misery of the cold is gone! Try it.
&C.; :; ;:::::'vl!S;Ik$:$:
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THIMBLE CLUB

Mrs. Ira Cochran and Mis-
Alta Cochran entertained the
members of the Rebekah Thin
BILE club at their home on Fri
day. Following the regular bust,
ness meeting. a social hour was
enjoyed.
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ADDING MACHINE paper for
sale at the Tribune Herald.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-24
800 In Glasses
At Fire College

CHARLOTTE, May 23-R-With
more than 300 civilian and mill
tary fire fighters present, the
North Carolina Fire College and
Drill School started its annual
th-ee-day session here today.
Sherwood Brockwell, of Raleigh,
state fire Marshal, is in charge of
the school. He is being assisted by
fire department chiefs and other
officials from various North Car
Dina cities and from elsewhere.
At the opening session Brock
well was presented with a cita-
ton from Governor Broughton in
recognition of his service of more
than 80 years as fire marshal.
The presentation was made by
Chief Charles L. Burkett, of the
Salisbury department. president of
the North Carolina Fi1emen's as
sociation.
The school will recess tomorrow
during the funeral of Capt. Robert
T. Barnes, member of the Char
lotte department for more than
80 year, who died in hospital to-
day after a series Of heart at
tackS.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-24

long time since I've been able to
talk to you. Of course it is a sort
OF one sided conversation but
Know you'll enjoy listening even
though it is against the female
nature.
First off I want to tell you that
SO far l have received 10 of your
letters and one from Billy and a
ml9h y fine box. The first six let
ters came on Christmas Day and
boy what Christmas present.
l also got a box of food from
the Red Cross which made the day
complete. Charles Callahan, our
camp clerk, of Ridgeview, West
virginia, read your letters and now
ne wants to l.leet you. He says
they are the most interesting ne
mas ever read. I agree with him
whole heartedly.
I want Billy to know that the
spirit so aptly expressed in his let
ter has gone long way toward
restoring my faith in God and man.
well time is getting short so
I'd better sign off. Bye bye darling.
All my heart is with you even
though I'm a million miles awav
bye"
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-24
CITY EXPECTED
TO Sell BONDS

At its weekly meeting this morn
ing, the City Council is expected
to consider the issuance of water
works extension bonds tota1ino
100000.
The bonds were authorized bv
the ordnance of May 81, 1912, and
approved by special City bond
election held July 1, 1912, which
provided the issuance of $500. 900
worth of bonds. In October l, 1913.
the first 100000 bonds were issued
and paid an interest rate of 1888
per cent, the lowest in the history
OF Wilmington, indicating the city's
financial stability.
The ordinance to be presented
in the form of a resolution by
J. R. Benson, acting city manager,
was drawn up by Masslich and
Mitchell, bond attorneys for the
city. 1t provides that bonds be
made payable to the National City
Bank of New York, the bank used
in connection with earlier water
works extension bonds. They are
to be executed by the Mayor, city
treasurer and city clerk, who sign
ed the last bonds at the city's re-
quest.
After approval is given to the
issuance of the bonds, they will
be sold by the Local Government
Commission at Raleigh on June
18th.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-24
Former Wilmington Boy
Broadcasts From .Zapan

Ernest J. Irving graduated in thu
late 3O's at New Hanover High
school. He was a frequent broad
caster from WMFD, and although
he moved with his mother, Mrs
Beatrice L. Irving, to Washington.
q. c., he still has many friends in
Wilmington.
Until the Japanese took the Phil
lppines, Mr.. Irving was member
Of the 18th bornbardment squad
ron. Fa- Eastern Air Forces. He
was transferred to a prison camp
In Japan. Tokyo area) and some
lime ago was permitted to make
short wave broadcast to Ameri-
"a. which was picked up by
War department listening post on
Me Pacific Coast and recorded for
lis mother.
Mrs. Irving has forwarded a
transcript of the recording to her
lister, Mrs. William B. Daniels.
,412 Dock street, who has turned
over to the Star-News. Parts of
he broadcast are here repeated:
Hello America. This ie Ernest
r. Irving, 18th Bombardment
Squadron, Far Eastern Air Force,
Formerly stationed in the Philip
pines.
81 would appreciate it if anyone
hearing this broadcast will notify
nv mother, Mrs. Beatrice L. Irv-
Ing. of 4007 Connecticut Ave-, NV.
Washington, D. c.
Hello mother; gee its been a
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-24
US0 DIRECTOR
.LAUDS ROTARY
Director Pays Tribute
To Interest Taken
By Members

Tribute was paid to the coopera-
tive spirit of the Rotary Club by
M. R. Swartz, executive director
of the End and Orange USO, and
Theodore S. Johnson, district Ra-
leigh director of the OP,A, Rotarian
guests at the weekly luncheon OF
the club held yesterday.
Other guests who attended the
luncheon were Julian w. Maxon,
L. N. Crump, M. E. Shepard, OF
Monroe, George Rollins. of Savan-
nah, E. B. Rush. of Jacksonville,
Fla, and Pete Winfrey, of Clinton.
Mr. Swartz declared that Rotary
members have shown such great
interest in public welfare that
their participation in the USO
would greatly add to its success.
Though friendly relationship
between the USO staff and the
servicemen is of primary import
ance, active participation on the
part of the community is needed
for a truly successful USO pro-
gram, Mr.. Swartz stated. With ttis
in mind, he invited Rotary men,
bers to visit the USO whenever
possible, adding that servicemen
are anxious to talk with men as
well as women.
Mr.. Swartz also told The club to
some of the high1ights of his career
stating that he found his work with
the USO his most challenging ex
perience.
Mr.. johnson also stressed COM
munity cooperation and the real
istic approach to problems given
by the Rotary club. Declaring that
OPA controls will not be elininat-
ed until it is safe to do so, he urg-
ed Rotary members to set an ex-
ample for the public by not
advocating the removal of these
controls after the invasion when
people will Glamour, in false
optisism, to have all restrictions
relinqquished.
4IlS SOllllllOlllIy II1uSC ICdIu W
forget Individual needs and person.
al irritations caused by OPA re-
strictions, he said. and gee the
situation in the light of community
interest. Leadership. such as that
exemplified by Rotary and other
civic clubs, is needed to make
people realize the necessity of CO.
operating and giving their whole
hearted support to the controls
which the war necessities, he con-
cluded
Richard S. Rogers, president, re-
ported to the club that an invita-
ton extended by the Red Cross to
hold next weeks meeting at the
Day Room furnished by the Rotary
Club at Fl. Fisher had been re-
ceived. A motion was proposed and
passed that next weeks meeting
be held at Fl. Fisher Tuesday
evening in place of the weekly
luncheon. Members will beet at
the bus station, End and Walnut
streets, at 5:45 pm. where
special bus will take them to
Fisher. A special program is be-
ing provided and members will be
taken around the fort by Red
Cross officials.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-24
Get-Acquainted Party
To Be Held At VILLAGE

A get-acuainted party and open
house will be held at the Raleigh
Community Building at Maffit Viii
lage today under the sponsorship of
the Raleigh project.
The building will be open from
3 to 5 o'clock for children, and
from to 10 pm. for adults.
A special recreation program of
games, music, folk dancing, stunts
and contests will be provided under
the direction of Jesse R. Reynolds,
OF the Municipal Recreation De-
partment.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-24
MRS. JOHN BARR
WAYNESVILLE, May %.

WAYNESVILLE, May %. up
Mrs. John Barr, IS, a native of
Minnesota, and resident of
Waynesville 10 years, died at her
home here today. Funeral services
will be held at the First Methodist
church tomorrow afternoon at $3.50
o'clock.
Surviving are her husband; one
daughter, Mrs. o. M. Merry, of
Fairmont, Mimi; two sons, Byron
Barr, who before entering the
coast guard several months ago
played in motion pictures as Gig
Young, and Donald E. Barr, of
New York City.