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Montgomery County sentinel., 1944-08-24
1t. Col. E. F. Syms
Gets Bronze Star

1t. Col. E. F. Syms, USMC, who
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Get
tings has recently been awarded
the Bronze Star for meritoriuos
service in action against the enemy
during the initial landings at Rem
dova and Munda Islands in the
New Georgia Area.
Col. Syms received his decora-
tion from General A. A. Wander
grift, the Commandant of the Mar
inc Corps.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1944-08-24


Pvt. Paul P. Burroughs, 33,842,
846, Co. B. 218 ITB 81 ITR Camp
Banding, Fla, has slightly diff
ferent address after being out with
broken wrist for several months.
He is fine now and glad to be
back in service.
Xxx
Clifford (Bud6y) Howard, ANN.
PC, son of Mrs. Lucie G. Howard,
Rockville, is home on a 30-day fur
lough, after being in the Pacific
II months and in the hospital four
months in California. Buddy has
served three years in the Navy.
Xxx
Pfc, Robert L. Pettitt, son of
Mrs. Ruth L. Pettitt of Rt. 1, Rock
vile, has received the Purple Heart
from her son, who was wounded
in the Mediterranean Theater of
War. Pfc. Pettitt has recovered
sufficiently to return to limited
service.
Xxx
WAVE ]. Joan Lewis, %, dauga-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred L. Baugh,
Croydon avenue, Rockville, was EN-;
rolled recently at the Naval Train
ing School on the Iowa State Teac-
hers College campus, Cedars Falls,
Iowa.
X r X
Walter S. Nicewarner, %, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Nicewarner,
215 Harrison street, Rockville, is
now enrolled as an aviation cadet
in the pre-flight school at Max
well Field, Ala, where he is re-
ceiving nine weeks of intensive
military physical and academic
training. Cadet Nicewarncr attend
ed Southeastern University, Wash
ington, d. C. 1939-42.
Xxx
1t. Comdr. Charles Y. Latimer,
who has been on duty in the South
Pacific for the past two years
has been visiting his family in
iTakoma Park. He will return to
San Francisco for temporary duty.
Xxx
Francis o. Day, Jr., son of Mr..
and Mrs. Francis o. Day, of Bethe-
sda, has begun training as an avia-
ton cadet in the Army Air Forces
Training Command School at Yale
University. Mr.. Day has just re-
turned from a visit with his son
at Yale.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1944-08-24

Coast Guardsmen Robert X. Du-
vail, carpenters mate, third class,
of Damascus, Md, served aboard
a Coast Guard-manned LIST during
the first wave Of the assault on
Normandy. Since that time his
ship has been ferrying troops and
supplies to. the Allied invaders in
France. He is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Morgan Duvall.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1944-08-24

1t. Comdr. Charles Y. Latimer,
who has been on duty in the South
Pacific for the past two years
has been visiting his family in
Takoma Park. He will return to
San Francisco for temporary duty.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Politics

Continued from Page One)
Gov. John W. Bricker of Ohio
would be nominated for president
because he is the most likely TO
WIN the election" and Ruth Hanna
Mccormick Simms said she expects
a first ballot nomination for Gov.
Thomas f. Dewey OF New York.
helped by what she called strong
western support.
Moore is one OF Brokers cam.
paign directors; Mrs. Simms is a
delegate from New Mexico. daugh.
ter OF the late Mark Hanna OF Re.
publican fame.
Democrats TO Meet
With Democratic convention del.
egates yet TO be named from seven
states and the Philippine Islands,
Georgia, Nevada, and Colorado
Democrats will meet this week.
In Georgia, the Democratic state
executive committee will name a
rs vote slate Thursday which most
party members think will contain
some administration opponents as
well as fourth term supporters.
Nevada Democrats name s del
egates Saturday, the same day Col.
orado party members pick IL.
In Idaho that day, the close race
between d. Worth Clark. the in
cumbent, and Glen Taylor in last
weeks Democratic senatorial pri.
mary will be canvassed, with the
official count needed to determ.
inc the winner.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Calendar OF Social Events
MONDAY


Stein Circle of Docas Society Of Lutheran Church o'clock
home of Mrs. IIadley.
lambda Chi Omega sorority social meeting o'clock at home
Miss Jeanne Cooper
Queen City number Pythias P
Hall, third
Past Noble Grands Washensw Rebekahs o'clock with
Judson King.
Rotary ladies' night dinner Washenaw Country Club
TUESDAY
Ypsiauu Post, No 124s, m Veterans Hall
Red Cross sewing knitting, five. Welch Hall,
o'clock and $50 to O'Clock, surgical dressings
Junior Daughters OF American Revolution, picnic
bert House lawn.
Calkns Womens Christian Temperance o'clock
OF Mrs. Charles Freeman Flower Mission Day. Mrss
Hatch in charge OF
Baptist Sunday School picnic, Riverside Park.
Phoenix Lodge number 10 and NJ 1880 Masonic Temple
Industrial Pleasure Club $3.50 at home OF Mrs Peter
Edith Smith, Plymouth hostess
Capsule Sisters Club Red O'clock
10 home OF Mrs. William Renton o'clock
Loyal Order OF Moose o'clock, Hall.
Womens Benefit Association o'clock picnic Riverside Park
Past Presidents Club OF Daughters Union
ing.
Circle two OF Baptist Womens Union postponed week
Victory Sewing Club with Holstead Bring
Ypsanu Business and Professional Club dinner meet
ing $50 m Ladies Literary Club Program TRAY.
o. Talk with pictures Dr. Harry Hoy Michigan Normal
College.
Singleton Bridge Club o'clock home of Mesncamp
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Parsonage Rites Unite Miss
Farmer Donald w. Sackman

Miss Eloise Farmer. daughter ~
Mr.. and Mrs Richard Farmer. sS5
Davis St. and Donald W. Sackman.
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sack
man. 500 Holmes St.. we're united in
marriage in the PARSONAGE OF the
Baptist Church at 400 Sunday af-
ternoon. Rev. William Shaw oftic-
lated at the ceremonies.
The bride was dressed IN a pow.
der blue suit, with white accessol-
les. and wore a corsage OF white
carnations Miss Thelma Dinger.
who was the bridesmaid, wore
gray suit, having white accessories
and a pink corsage OF carnations.
Samuel Robbins, Jr., was best man.
Following the wedding. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sackman attended a family
supper at the home OF the groom's
uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Her.
bert Potue. Windsor, Canada.
The couple will reside az 507
Holmes ST. Mr.. Sackman has Just
recently returned from service with
the Navy. from which he received
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Work Camp Planned at
Willow Run in Summer

A work camp will be conducted
in the Willow Run area during the
months of July and August under
the auspices OF the American Bap-
fist Home Mission Society. Young
people OF college age from many
parts OF the nation will live at the
Willow Run Community Church for
a period OF eight weeks. They vol
unfairly give OF their time in Chris
tian service. During their stay here
the group will conduct Bible
schools, take charge OF Fairgrounds
operated by the Community Church
and do manual labor which will
contribute to the welfare Of the
community.
The project is under the dlrec.
ton OF Rev. George P. Jerome, pas
tor OF the Willow Run Community
Church. 1t is expected that the i'm.
mediate supervision OF the group
will be turned over TO pastor who
will come to live with the boys and
girls. Howard Johnson, a theologi.
cal student from Andover Newton,
who is assisting with the program
OF the Community Church. will also
aid in directing the work OF the
young people.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19

Problems and responsibilities OF
Legionnaires in dealing with re-
turning veterans OF the present war
were outlined by Col. August NJ.
krech, head OF industrial relations
at the Ford Bomber Plant, Sunday
afternoon, when he addressed a
group OF approximately 800 persons
at the installation OF new officers
OF the Edsei d. Ford American Lee
gion Post.
Col. Krech stressed the great
obligation OF Legionnaires towards
World War ii veterans. telling OF
the rehabilitation work, and the
unemployment program for return
cd seryicemen carried on by the
Ford Motor Company. He then
praised the Legionnaires for their
work OF the past year, outlining ac-
tivities which the post had sponsor
ed. He traced briefly the history
OF the post. from its organization
as a Willow Lodge Post, on Oct.
IT, 1913, TO the present day.
Col. Krech paid tribute 10 the
late Edsel b. Ford. for whom the
post Is named. The permanent
charter which you are TO receive
today was applied for at the time
the name OF this post was changed,
shortly after the death OF Mr..
Ford" he said. Mr.. Ford's son,
Henry Ford II, was sworn in as a
member OF the post on Armistice
Day. Nov. II, l94S, he added.
Following this talk Col. Krech
presented the Post with their
permanent charter, stating that the
members had been operating under
Q temporary charter since organi-
zation in 1913.
New officers were installed by
the 40 and s ritual team from De-
troit. They include; Ovid Jane
way, commander; Edgar MORN,
first vice commander; Frank Kahn
ka, second vice commander;
Charles NJ. bronson, adjutant;
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
THE Willow RUN News
Responsibility of Legion to
Returning Veterans Stressed

Charles Graf, finance officer; Mil
ton Michau, chaplain; Gene Cert.
child welfare officer; Harry Long,
service officer; Edward J. Stoll,
Judge advocate; George WisseneIh,
supply officer: William Murray.
sergeant at arms, and o. Sullivan.
historian.
Carl Johnson. second district
commander, presided at the install
lation. and music was provided by
the Ford Band. from Dearborn.
The ceremony was in the grove
across from the new Legion Home,
on 4. Michigan Ave.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Project Unit
Meets Today

The annual meeting OF the Viii
low Run Area Project Board OF
Local 80 will be held in the Com
munity Trailer at Willow Court at
$3.50 today, with dinner. follow
ed by a brief business meeting and
a recreational program highlighted
by square dancing.
The dinner is to be prepared and
served by the Willow Run Women's
Club with the menu made up en-
tirely of southern dishes.
At the board meeting which IL
under the Craftsmanship OF Miss
Olga Madar. board president, an
nu"l reports will be made, and rep
resentatives and guests from pro-
jects and organizations working
with Local 80 will be in attend
ance.
Officers and members OF the
board are Miss Madar, president:
Edward H. Redman, secretary and
treasurer; Miss Lillian Boyden,
Miss Elice Campbell, Miss Lauren
tine Collins, Spencer Gordon, Rev.
Waldo Hunt and Joseph McCul-
loch,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Names Listed
For Election

Nine hundred and twenty-five
people registered for voting in the
primary and general elections in
the Willow Run housing area dur
ing the FIVE days registrations were
taken in that area by Mrs. Lillian
NJ. Sheppard, clerk OF Ypsilanti
Township.
Registrations can still be made
with Mrs. Sheppard until 500 next
Wednesday evening. An average
amount Of registrations has been
received in the remainder OF Ypsi-
lanti Township with the total OF
new listings to date being just over
975 registered.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Miss Betty Thompson
Wed 10 F. M. Barker

Miss Betty Louise Thompson,
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
NJ. Thompson and Frederick NJ.
Barker, son OF Frederick c. Bark.
err, Sheldon, were united in mar
riage Saturday at 1870 p. m. at
the Baptist Church, with Reverend
William Shaw officiating.
The bride was dressed In a
white formal, which was made
with a lace bodice with a sweet.
heart neckline, and net skirt
She wore a fingertip veil and car
ried white carnations. She was
attended by her sister. Mrs. Mar
ian Bristle, OF Chelsea, and given
in marriage by her father. The
bridesmaid wore a blue formal of
lace and net, and carried pink car
nations.
The ushers were Misses Lucille
Thompson, sister of the bride, and
Virginia Barker, sister OF the
groom. Miss Patricia Rossiter. Of
Ann Arbor. was the flower girl and
Eugene Thompson. brother OF the
bride, was ringbearer. Robert Len
heiser was organist.
Following the wedding, a recep.
ton was held at the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barker are both
graduates OF Roosevelt High
School, Mrs. Barker in 1s43. and
Mr. Barker in 1942 They plan
TO make their home in Sheldon for
the duration OF the war.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
chrlstened Reaina Rae

The infant daughter OF Lieut.
Robert J. Gibbons and Jeanne l.
Amoreau1 Gibbons was chrlstened
Regina Rae, Sunday afternoon in
service in ST. Johns Church, Rev.
FIR. John Bradley officiating. The
sponsors were James Leslie and
Miss Mary Bigger. Later the chris
tening party and visiting relatives
were entertained at dinner by Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond VI. L'Amoreaux.
Covers were laid for fourteen. The
guests were Rev. John A. Cole, Chi
cAgo. Mr.. L'Amoreaux's uncle. Mr..
and Mrs. Robert G. Gibbons. grand
parents OF the baby. Kalamazoo. and
Misses Ethel and Lulu L'Amoreaux.
Detroit. and also Miss Charlotte
Maurer and Miss Joyce Corbeille,
Ypsilsnti. Lieut.. Gibbons came
from Camp Campbell, KY, and will
spend an eleven day turlough with
his wife and baby daughter.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Gilbert Club Gives
Party 10 Servicemen

The Gilbert Club held its weekly
party for servicemen Sunday eve
ming. The guests enjoyed dancing.
ping pong and earrom. Mrs. Myrtle
Hagewood, chairman for the eve
ming, served refreshments OF potato
salad, sandwiches, and iced tea to
twenty guests. The luncheon was
particularly pleasing because it was
served on the lawn. Al shor.
meeting following the party the
girls decided to make surgical
dressings Tuesday at Welch Hall.
This is one OF the projects the club
plans TO do in the future to be OF
service TO the community. There
will be another party next Sunday
at 5 p. m.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
ROY HOWLINO WEEDS
MISS IRENE GRUNO

Sunday afternoon at the home OF
Theodore Horn, Miss Eileen Gruno,
daughter OF Walter Gruno, and Roy
Howling, son OF M. and Mrs. Ar.
chic Howling. $3.50 n. Prospect St.
we're married. with Rev. William
Shaw officiating.
The bride was dressed IN a white
wolfe wedding gown and had a lace
fingertip veil. She carried a bouquet
OF pink roses. The bridesmaid, Mrs.
Wayne Woodland, wore a pink for
NAL and also carried pink roses.
Theodore Horn, Jr., was best man.
Following the wedding, a receD
ton was held. The bride and groom
plan 10 make their home with Mr..
HOwiing's parents. Mr.. Howling is
employed at the Motor State Pro.
duets Company.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Municipal Court

For disorderly conduct. Antonio
Longo, Willow Lodge. was given
alternative OF paying $50 or of serv-
ing so days in county Jail when
arraigned this morning before JUS
tice A. NJ. Vandersall Longo was
arrested by police Saturday eve
ming upon complaint OF theater pa
irons, who reported that he was
annoying children in the theater.
For being intoxicated and dis.
orderly Joseph Zukovich. Milan,
paid SIS, and Lynn Weber. De-
troit, forfeited s25 bond on thu
same charges. Albert Owens. s2s
Railroad St., charged with disorder
ly conduct, WIS given alternative
OF paying s25 or OF serving 40 days
in county Jail. Bond OF $50 which
had been posted by Gus Markham,
1913 Rosewood Ave. who was chsrs-
ed with driving while intoxicated,
was forfeited when Mr.. Markham
failed 10 appear.
Hancel Wilson, 6i2 Madison
Ave, pleaded guilty TO charges Of
reckless driving brought as a re-
suit OF an accident Saturday AZ
1880 p. m. in front OF the State
Police Post. on Michigan Ave. In
which he sideswiped automobiles
OF George II. Hollan, $40 Auburn
dale Ave, and y. r. Murphy. 227
n. River st. He was fined s25,
given a 20 day sentence which was
suspended for one year. and ord
cred 10 make restitution for dam
age TO the other automobiles.
Receipts in court for Saturday
totalled s95S.75. which included the
sum Of ss0625 returned costs from
the county. At the police station
minor traffic fines yielded $50.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19

a medical discharge. He Is now en-
ployed at the Willow Run Bomber
Plant.
A bridal shower was given in
honor OF Mrs. Sackman Thursday
by her friends. al the home OF her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Farmer.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Willow Run Residents
Improving Properties

Clean up. brush up, and bright
en- up week opened today in the
Willow Run housing community
with the Federal Public Housing
Authority officials suggesting that
for general appearance everyone
rake and reseed when II Is neces-
sary. wash or paint woodwork, and
stack kindling and other miscel-
laneous articles in an orderly man
ner.
Seeds, paint and cleaning ma.
terials are being offered free Of
charge by the maintenance depart
ment and lawns and yards will be
judged next Saturday by a COM
mittee headed by L. P. Cushman.
Three prizes OF large colored pic
lures Of the house and family VIII
be awarded.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Miss Leila Huber viii
be Married Next Sunday

Miss Leila Huber, a recreation d.
rector in the Willow Run area, will
be married to Jack Postler, an en-
ploye OF the Ford Bomber Plant,
next Sunday at the Christ Luth-
eran Church in Willow Run Village,
Rev Erwin Bondo will officiate
Miss Huber majored in English
and holds the Phi Beta Kappa Key.
She taught English several years,
coming to the Willow Run area
the last few years where she has
been active in dramatics as well as
educational and social organiza-
lions,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Family Reunion Calls
So 10 Prospect Park

The thirtieth annual reunion OF
the Fuller family brought SO mem
bers from Detroit, Farwell, Milford,
Willis, Cone, Ypsilanti. Clare. Man
chester. Milan and Gregory TO Pros
pect Park, Sunday. The oldest
member present was William Full
Ter, rs. Cone, and the youngest,
Sharon Van Schoick, four weeks,
Milford. Four men were reported In
the service. One death. one mar.
rage. and four births were report
ed. The family will meet in Pros.
pect Park next June. Officers elect.
ed were George Odds, Cone, presl-
dent; Albert Colts, Willis. vice
president; Mss Margaret Anderson.
Milan. secretary: and Mrs. Juanita
Van Schoick, Milford, treasurer.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Thir+y-fifth Wedding
Anniversary Celebrated

The thlrty.iifth wedding anniyer-
sary Of Mr. and Mrs. Frank D.
Smith was celebrated Sunday, thir.
~ friends coming from Detroit,
Flint, Ann Arbor, Milan. Belleyille.
Willis and Ypsilanti 70 help them
observe the day. A chicken dinner
was served in Prospect Park and
then the party adjourned 10 the
Smith lawn on f. Cross St. The
honored guests received many
lovely gifts.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Births

Daughter. To Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin
Van Derkolk, Belleville, Sunday at
Boyer Hospital; weight seven
pounds.
Daughter: To Mr.. and Mrs. I'd.
ward Ciesielski, Belleville. satur-
day at Boyer Hospital; weight sew
en- pounds one ounce.
Son: To Mr.. and Mrs. John Por-
terrified, 3039 n. Prospect St, Sat
urday at Beye~ Hospital; weight
six pounds 10 ounces.
Son: To Mr.. and Mrs. John Dixon,
Belleville. Sunday at Boyer Hos
pital; weight seven pounds IL
ounces.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Pastor Will Attend
Church Convention

Rev. Arthur Boyer OF the Evar.
gelical Lutheran Church, 25S5 +.
Michigan Ave. will leave Sunday
for Saginaw where he will attend
the General Convention OF Luther.
an Churches OF the Missouri Synod.
an international convention which
begins next Wednesday for ten
days.
His assistant, Rev. A. r. Photen-
hauer. will be in charge of the
regular Sunday morning service in
Rev. Beyers absence.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19

Mrs. John Burke and children,
Robert Jean and Nancy, Willow
Run, Mr. and Mrs. T. ". Palmer,
ParkVi!le, Ky. Mr., and Mrs. Ermal
Runyon. Mrs. Dock Runyon, also
from Eastern Kentucky, and Mr..
and Mrs. o. P. Runyon. Ann Ar
Dor, enjoyed a family picnic in Pros.
pect Park, Sunday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Family Gathers

Prospect Park. Sunday. was the
scene OF a family gathering and
dinner for eleven members OF the
stanton family. Mr.. and Mrs. JOS
eph Stanton, Ypsilanti. acting as
hosts Guests were Mr. and Mrs.
William Stanton. Miss Laura Stan.
ton Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Gillom
and children, James and Lawrence,
Ann Arbor; Mrs. Richard Nehls
and Mrs. Mary Hetzger. Los Ange-
les, Cal, and Mrs. Herman Reber,
Elgin, III.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Stanley Pinel
Given

Stanley Pinel, head OF the De.
partment Of Public Works at Will
low Run. has been temporarily
placed in charge OF the Willow Run
housing area pending the appoint
ment Of a permanent director by
the Federal Public Housing Auth
critics Regional Office in Cleve-
land.
He fills the place for the Tina
being OF Sherwood l.. Reeder, who
resigned to accept the dictatorship
of the City Planning Commission
in Cincinnati
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Have Social TINS

The Past Chancellors Club of
knights Of Pythias enjoyed a pleas
ant social time following their
brief business meeting Sunday eve
ming at the homo OF Forrest Tefft.
At the close of the evening, re-
freshments of berry short
cake were served by Mrs. Tefft and
Mrs. Linley Wiseley.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-06-19
Service Briefs

Albert Klein OF Bell 81. received
a Fathers Day cablegrsm from his
son, Sgt. Kenneth A. Klein. sta.
toned in China. He says he is well
and soon expects TO return TO the
states.
B. r. Mario, Ypsilsnti, has enlist
ed in the Canadian Army at Lon
don, Ont.
Private Edward Hale. son OF Mrs.
Jane Conley. BeiievIiie, is stationed
al an Air Service Command Depot,
Somewhere in England. where he Is
serving as a Military Policeman
Pvt. Hale entered the service in
June, 1913, and has received train
ing at Fort Custer, Jefferson Bar
racks, Mo-, Atlantic City, y. j.,
and the Salt Lake Army Air Base.
Previous TO his induction into the
Air Force, he attended Parma High
School and was employed at the
Albion Malleable Iron Co.
Wilfred Raglin, a former sports
writer for the Ypsilsnti Daily Press
whose home was In New Boston,
has entered the L. S. Maritime
Service. He is now stationed at
the L. s. NJ. S. Training Station,
Avalon, Canta Catalina Island, Cali
fornia. An article on Michigan men
at the station, which appeared In
the Maritime Murmurs," the sta.
ton newspaper, was written by Mr..
Raglin.
Private Mary Z. Gilcrist, daugh-
ter OF Emroy Gilcrist, 1915 Oakham
Court, willow Village, who has been
stationed at the WAC Training Cen,
ter at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga, has
been transferred to the Romulus
Army Air Base, Romulus, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Oltersdorf
have received word from their son,
Private Clair Oltersdorf informing
them that he had arrived safely in
England.
Pvt. John +. Kenworthy, who has
been stationed for the past four
months at Camp VOTERS, Texas, is
spending his IA day leave with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Ken
worthy, 305 n. Hamilton st. He has
been transferred to Fort George G.
Mead, Nd. where he will report on
June 80.
Duane Thayer, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy Thayer, who enlisted
in the Navy, left Saturday for Great
Lakes Naval Training station. After
fpsilanti High School grauation
exercises. Friday evening, Mrs.
Thayer entertained about 50 of
Duane's classmates and friends at
the Thayer home.
Cpl. Jack Evans, who has been
stationed at Smyrna Air Base, Ten.
nessee for the past six months has
been transferred TO Seltridge Field
He is connected with radio com.
municatioEs. Cpl. Evans Is the son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Evans.
or the three sons OF Mr.. and
MRS. Lloyd Richards, Sr.. RDM Sd
class Bernard Richards. after eigh-
teen months overseas Navy service.
IS now instructor in radar in San
Diego, CAL; PFC. Lloyd Richards,
Jr. Is overseas, with his address
through the New York post office;
and Seaman &C Jack Richards is
IN a hospital at Gulfport, Miss,
with an injured knee.