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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
THREE WAY CONTROL

Toronto, Feb. = AP-Most Rev.
Francis j. Haas, bishop of Grand
Rapids. Mich, says he believes full
employment and full production
can best be brought about after the
war II industry is operated by rep
resentatiyes Of both employers and
employees, with government repre-
sentatiyes assisting and guiding
but not debating to them"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
Bonds

Continued from Page One)
from now until Feb Is il Mich
igan is to meet its individual bond
quota OF $685., 100000, according
to the War Finance Committee.
Plans are being made for
huge military parade on Woodward
Ave. with Army and Navy bands.
participating. the date OF which Will
be announced later. the committee
said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
In The Sick Room

Fred Schserer who has been Ill
with influenza has returned to his
work.
Mrs. Evelyn sawyer daughter OF
Mrs. Fred Schaerer, is leaving Ypsi.
lanti today to resume her work in
Detroit. She is much improved az
ter an illness OF a month.
Mrs. Martha Bacon has returned
from spending several weeks in the
University Hospital. Ann Arbor,
and Is much better.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
Prison Term Given
Willow Run Resident

Herbert T. Gallon, IS. Willow
Village. was sentenced to from one
to two years in Jackson Prison by
Judge George - Sample in circuit
court when he wa arraigned Satur-
day morning on charge OF felonious
intoxication and disorderly con-
duet. The one year term was rec
commended provided his behavior Is
good. Gallon arrested by sheriifs
deputies, had twice previously been
charged with intoKication and dis
orderly conduct.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
Willow Run Scouts
Plan Parents Night

Boy Scouts Of Troop 81 are plan
ming a parents night potluck din
ner and program Wednesday eve
ming at 8 o'clock in Ross School.
The boys will provide the enter
tainment which will include dem
onstration of what they learn in
scouting. There will also be vocal
and instrumental selections.
Discussions are planned on or
ganization I another Boy Scout
troop in the village and on the
benefits of the clubbing program.
The boys OF Troop 81 have re-
turned from a week end camp out
spent at Camp Newkirk, near DeI-
ter.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
Marriage Licenses

Russell Hesse, -, Ann Arbor.
and Eleanore G.. Brown, 20, Belle
Vile.
Jack r. Cornelius, 90 and Faye
B. Blackburn, 81, both of Willow
Lodge.
Forrest J. Peters. SO. and Mar
garet A. Mclaughlin, 80, both Of
Ann Arbor.
Roy v. Conley, - Ann Arbor,
and Hyacinth /. Holmes, %, Ink
ster.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
MEANT GRAHAM

Graveside services were this
morning at 1880 in St. Johns
cemetery for the infant son Of An
drew and Pauline Friedrich Ora
ham, who died shortly after birth
Sunday evening in Boyer Hospital.
Survivors in addition TO the par
ents include the maternal grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fred
rick, Lexington, Ky, and the pa.
ternsl grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Graham, and an aunt, Miss
Josephine Graham, all Of Crosse
Point Shores.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
CALL OFF STRIKE

Flint. Mich, Feb. 7-AP- Local
81 OF the State, County and Munich
pal Workers (CIO) has called off .
threatened strike OF school main.
tenance workers after they were
granted a five-cent-an-hour wage
increase by the Flint Board OF Edu-
cation. Further negotiations are
planned.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
Deaths
MARY coYLE sToLl

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary
Coyle Stoll, who died Thursday in
st. Petersburg, Fla. have been
oh nged from r day morning at
8 o'clock to Tuesday at 10 O'Clock.
Services will be in st. Johns Cath
ole Church. and burial will follow
in st. Johns Cemetery. The Ros-
airy will be said this evening at s
O'Clock at the ]. E. Moore Funeral
Home.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
VETERAN DIES

Detroit. Mich. Feb. 7-AP-Capt.
Edward Dallas Garfield, veteran
OF 50 years on the Great Lakes,
died at his home in suburban Wy
andotte Sunday at the age OF 70.
He was captain OF the Ford Motor
Company's flagship, Benson Ford,
at the time OF his retirement four
wears ago
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
PLAN MODERN PORT

MEXICO CITY-INS-The Mex
ican Ministry of Communications
has disclosed plans to build a
modern port" this year at AGA
pulco to accommodate the increas-
ed traffic resulting from an up
surge in the tourist business.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
SON KILLED

Grand Rapids. Mich, Feb. ZAP
Salvatore Pellierto OF this city
has been informed by the war De
partment that his son. Corp. And
rev Pellierto, 20-year-old veteran
machine gunner, was killed in the
South Pacific war area.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
ATHERToN TO SPEAK

Grand Rapids, Mich, Feb. 7-AP
Warren H. Anterior OF Stockton,
Calf. national commander OF the
American Legion. will be the princi-
pal speaker at a dinner meeting
here Feb. IS sponsored by the
Grand Rapids council OF the Legion.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
Gojnd 70 Ann Arbor

Officers OF Ypsiianti Chapter
number 11s Order OF Eastern Star
and several members expect to at
tend the Eastern Star School OF
Instruction in the Ann Arbor Ma
sonic Temple, Ann Arbor. Wednes-
day evening.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07

LONDON-UP-A stiffening IN
Russia's attitude toward Bulgaria
vas expected today following bit.
ter Moscow radio attack on the
Sofia governments elaboration
with Germany.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schaerer en-.
tertained Mr.. Schaerer's sisters and
brothers-in.law. Mr.. and Mrs. Har.
old Jahnke. Ann Arbor. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Jack Hadley. Ypsilanti, at din
ner Sunday.
Lamar Kishlar. St Louis, Mo,
stopped here Saturday to spend the
day with his sister. Mrs. Harold
Gaudy, and mother. Mrs. W. L. Kish.
lar. He was en- route home from
Schenectady. n. Y, where he broad
cast over a program. Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Macmillan
and daughter Eleanore, Windsor
Ont. were week end guests OF Mr.
and Mrs. George II. Campbell.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
SECOND. LIEUT.. JESSE e. DAVIS

Military funeral rites will be con.
Quoted for Second 1t. Jesse +.
Davis. Normal College graduate,
who was killed in a bomber COLI
sion at Garland City. Ark. Friday.
The rites will be from the L. "
Barker Funeral Home at 1900
Hamilton Ave. Detroit, Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock. Interment
will be at Roseland Cemetery
Twelve Mile Rd. and Woodward.
1t. Davis parents are Mr.. and
Mrs. George Davis, former resi-
dents OF Ypsilanti. -.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07

NEW YORK-UP- William q.
Herlands. New FORK City Commits
sioner OF investigation since 1888,
will resign on March to resume
his private law practice, Mayor r.
II. LaGuardia announced yester.
day.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
Enaaaement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. George Raymond
are announcing the engagement OF
their daughter, Addie May, Plat, TO
Harry Kline, Ypsilanti.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
Guest OF Honor

Guest OF Honor
William Lore, son OF Mr. and Mrs.
Carl Lore. 207~ Perrin St, was a
guest OF honor Saturday evening
when IS friends gathered at Gilbert
House TO celebrate his l4th birth
day anniversary. Games, dancing
and a marshmallow roast were
highlights OF the evening. Refresh
ments OF cake. cookies and coffee
were. served.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
Housewarminu Surprise

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Dawson
were surprised at their new home
on West Cross ST. by friends who
came for a housewarming party
Sunday evening. The guests
brought refreshments and present
ed their hosts with a rug Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
George Hoppert, Mr.. and Mrs Lynn
Holly, Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Ehle
and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Arnold.
Mrs Gerhard Kindshoven and
Mrs. Ann Harner spent the week
end in Detroit, the guests Of Mrs.
George Crist and daughter, Mrs
Graham Erdwern.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bachman
and baby and Arthur Gray Detroit
were guests Sunday OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Clair Gray.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
YpsiLanh Briefs
Enviable Record


Lee V. Mulnix, a former Ypsi. I
lanti resident who went TO GranGf'
Rapids some years ago. has made
an enviable record there. He has
recently been appointed Finance
chairman OF the Kent County Re-
publican committee. He has been
president OF the Grand Rapids Adj
vertising Club, president Of the Ro-
tary Club. for two years chairmap<I
OF the Kent County Community
Chest and for two more years gem
eral chairman OF the Kent County
Chest Drive. He has twice been
president OF the Michigan U.S.Op
and is now chairman OF the Kent
County U.S.O. He is member OF
the executive committee OF the
Michigan United War Fund and . .
member OF the State Recreatiog
Committee OF Civilian Defense.
For five years he was president Of
the Grand Valley Council OF the
Boy Scouts. Mr.. Mulnix married
Miss Mary James, daughter OF Dr..
and Mrs. Louis NJ. James long
pror !ent in Ypsilanti life.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
Boys Apprehended

Boys Apprehended
Two young boys who were at.
tempting to force their way into a
dance at Harriet School Saturday
evening, were apprehended by pc.
lice. They were released and we're
to appear before Chief Dan +. l..
Patch today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-07
ATTENTION
CITY SUBSCRIBERS

Ths Ypsilanti Daily Press
wishes all subscribers to re-
ceive their papers regularly
and promptly. In case OF poor
or non.delivery OF the Daily
Press phone the Press Office
at 410 before 6 D. m. or y. m.
Saturday.
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War

Continued from Page One)
city Of the same name flve miles
inside the Estonian frontier.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
III. BUCKNER VISITS

INSTITUTE. w Va - John Henry
Buckner OF Portsmouth. Ohio. Of the
West Virginia State College. visited
Institute recently. he has oeen en-
ployed in the l.. ) Navy Civil Serv-
ice at Pearl Harbor slnce May, 1912.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22

Mich travelled Marcclla Peterson
spent las, Thursday night and part
Of Friday in Detroit enroute 10 Cali
fornla.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
Visiting Sgt.
Honored Sun.

A beautiful party was gwen on
Sunday. July Is by Mr. and Mrs
S,uar, Jackson OF Wentworth ave-
nue. IN honor Of Mrs JsckSon'S
brother. SGT Henry Ward and his
wife, OF Camp Ellis, H.
A sumptuous repaS; served ~ the
many guests present and all en-
joycd a wonderful time Among
those present were: Mi and Mrs.
Renfrou. Mr.. and Mrs Ashford. Mr..
and Mrs Edwards. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stafford. Nj and Mrs Caldwell.
Mrs. Booth. Mr. and Mrs, Dunlop
Mr. and Mrs Thompson. Mr.. and
Mrs Williams Mr., and Mrs Round
tree. Mr.. and Mrs Pollard
Mr.. and Mrs. Gliiard Mr. Mrs.
Lampkin. Mr. and Mrs Marshall.
Mrs MYRTLE Martin. Misses VI Scott.
Dixie Reddjck. Virginia and Lois
Martin. Marie Graham. Nellie Ed
wards. Evelyn and Irene Marshall.
the McSSrS Lawrence Washington,
Horace Pryor Elwood Garviu. Mr..
and Mrs Crimes. Mr. and Mrs An
dcrsorR M and Mrs Jack TjSdalc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patterson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Pryor. Mr. and Mrs.
Ulysses w Boykin. Mrs Marshall.
Mrs. McConice, and Mrs. Willis
Ward,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
B. Jean Cary
Honored Sun.

Bobbette Jean Carey, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Carey OF
Moore Place. was honored with a
birthday party on last Sunday aft
ernoon. Bobbette entertained her
guests in her spacious back yard
which was prettily decorated with
pink and blue color scheme. Roses
and daisies we're on each table.
The honoree received her guests
with the splomb OF an adult host
eSs. She wore a pink and blue par
" frock for the occasion, Fourteen
OF the little guests left the party
bearing prizes they had won in the
various games Potato chips. ami
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
North End
News
By MARIAN {. McGILL

Mr.. and Mrs. Ebert lverson OF ST.
Joseph street. entertained al
formal reception party on Sunday
afternoon in their new home, hon
oring Mrs. B Finch. Miss Bcrnlce
Patton received the guests IN a love-
ly yellow gown. Mrs. Rosie Patton
also assisted the hostess The hon
Gree received many lovely gifts.
Among those seen enjoying the
hospitality of the hostess were. Rev
and Mrs. Sterling Patton, Mrs NJ
Strickland. Mrs. F Lee, Mr. and
Mrs. James Strickland, s. Collins,
Mr.. and Mrs. s. Willard. Mrs. d.
Bennett, Mrs. " Garner, Jacklyn,
Gwendolyn and Sam Lewis grand
children Of the hostess; Cecil Han
son. Mrs. f. Troutman, Mrs. ?.
Smith, Mrs NJ. Pru!tt. Mr. and Mrs.
Straw. Mr.. and Mrs. David McGill
and others.
Mrs. Marian McGll has been
spending her vacation al her sum-
mer home at Grea. Lakes. Holly.
Mich. She is IN town for a short
stay. She VIII return 10 Great
Lakes. Holly. Mich after the COM
pletion OF her home.
To Southland
Mrs. Hubert Hal left on Sa,ur-
day for a visit with her aunt in
Georgia. where she will remain for
a while. Her many friends hope
that she Will return soon with her
health much improved.
An old-fashioned basket picnic
was given by the Lot Owners asso-
citation Of the Great Lakes subdlvi-
sion in Holly. Men A large crowd
gathered laden With good things tc
eat. Mrs. George Smedley was
chairman OF the program commit
tee. Mrs. Toles chairman Of the
refreshments committee. and Mrs
McGu. chairman OF the service
committee. Games We're arranged
for all old and young alike. The
club house was beautifully dec
GRATED BY Mrs. c.. Smedley.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
Speakers Saw Race And Color Are World Problems

nal crackers, peanuts, candies. Ice
cream. cake and punch was the
fare for the little ones. The hon.
Gree received many lovely gifts
Among The guests were: Lelie
william, Clyde McClaln, Hean
Rove. Joyce Wh1te. Jean McClain,
Nadine Oliver. Barbara Talbot.
Jack McCIain. BOBBY Thompson.
Alice Williams. Ruth Sesrles.
V,onal White. Janet Pearson. Dicky
McClaln. Keetn Tate. Frank Nc
Claim. LA Eyonne Tillman, and
Priscilla Carey. sister OF the hon.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22

On July >. Mr. ToleS enjoyed cell
ebratlng MS birthday with the 9TH
er summer colony people. Friday
evening. Mrs Smedley had get
together neighborhood party in her
cottage. Guests included Mrs.
Charles Mahoney. and her house
guest. Mrs. Bennett: Mrs. F Mason.
Mrs VI. McGill. Mr. B. Brown of
Spring Lake Farm. Mrs John Good
son and her mother. Mr. and Mrs.
c. Clark and their granddaughter
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
The Social Panorama
By VlvlEkkE

Mariel McClendon is our photo
graphic subject She Is the Oldest
OF DR.. and Mrs. j. ]. Nc
Clendon OF Algcr avenue. Marlel
has demonstrated her ability as
leader among the young members
of her set, and we predict she Will
follow in the footsteps of her
father. who Is the dynamic preSi-
dent Of the local NAA.CP.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22

graphic SlDleCl. one II lHe pIuteA
of DR.. and Mrs. j. J. Me
Clendon OF Alger avenue. Marlel
has demonstrated her ability as a
leader among the young members
of her set, and we predict she Will
follow in the footsteps of her
father who is the dynamic presi-
dent OF the local n AAC.P.
x x x
MEET IRIS AND WENDELL
All Detroit agreed 10 man that
the Bell-Cox nuptials Saturday was
THE wedding Of this or any other
season. 1t quite surpassed any
other we've seen in some time for
beauty and elegance.
Those lovely gowns that the
bridesmaids wore were made by
Sake Fifth avenue and HudSons
Bridal Shop deS 2ned the brides
gown. lrls's illusion vel, vas an
heirloom rich IN tradition and has
adorned the heads OF some famous
beauties
Our c!rl Friday informs NC tina;
Wendell met lrls Al Fisk about two
years ago. when he was dental
student. Ii Was case of love al
FIRST sight
The neW,yweds spent their
honeymoon ~ the Bell cottage in
Brighton, Mich
Ne, Mr.. and Mrs Benjamin Cox,
Nashville Tenn. parents of Ii.
Cox. and found ihcm 10 be An in
tcresung pair Nj Cox IS . retired
proslden, Of Avery college.
Wendclls brother. Pvt Hadlcy
Cox is a junior a; Meharry Medical
school. He was an usher Ann Cox
Davis. their sister. also attended the
wedding and vas house guest OF DR.
and Mrs. J. B. Martin Jr., OF Jose
phine avenue.
X X y
ON THE MOVE
Visitors in our midst recently
have included Mrs. Harold Hen
son. New York City. sister OF Mrs.
Ernest Johnson Of Montclair ave-
nue.. and Ii and Mrs Carlyc john
son Carlyle is the son Of Dr. Ernest
Johnson and has been stationed IN
Tuskegee, Ala. since last Septem-
Der.
X X
Two charming Philadelphia ViSi-
,ors ace Ms Bcrueiia Tyler and
Miss Florence Jasper @. $685. Syden-
ham street. who are ENJOYING a
plcasan, stay with Nj and Mrs.
Charles Wsrtnan Jr, a. IS East
Palmer street
X X X
No NA.ACP. conference would
be complete without Glos;er Cur
;en,. J McCiendon, Prince Clark,
and Samuel G.osor, and SO they
journeyed ~ Chicago last weekend
10 attend me sessions
X X X
without, A word Of warning. 1t
Leon Burton quietly slipped IN
town 20 surprise his parents. Mr.
and Mrs Frank Burton 81, of
Harding avenue.
X X X
Mr. and Mrs. Prentis Walker and
Atty and Mrs Leon Hubbard Of
Pontiac. took time oGt for one OF
those COOLING boat cruises 10 Cleve-
land recently,
* X *
Saw d:mplcd Shirley Turner Gay
recently. She has been visiting her
parents. the Wendell Turner's OF
Montclalr avenue Shirley has been
a sidcnt Of Tuskegee, Ala. for
about SIX months
x X X
Ruby Trimb,c is taking that Ions
awaited vacation IN the Southland
* X X
BRIDAL SHOWER
1 Evelyn MonDoy and Blanche
/ Sturkey showered Wilma Sturkey
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22
PICTURE ROMANCE
TWo Citizens In
Suicide Attempt
Over Week End

Two people, one man attempted
su.c dc here this week. accord ing
~ pol CO reports. al;hoGch orc Of
them denied that ne had taken
20 son when questioned by police
Treated al Receiving hospital
we're Georse Brown. 81. OF l947
Chestnut street. who repeatedly
TOOK lySo! following an argument
Win rs wife. Corrine. over another
woman
Police say that although Browns
,hrAa; was raw and red he denied
taking any poison
Also treated for possible poisoning
was WlAe Mae David IS, Il 20Ol
Madison avenue. who repor' ed.y
took lySol following ar argument
with her husband, Charlie,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-22

Wilson last Friday night. Wilma
Sturkey-Wilson last Friday night.
used 10 be the master OF cere-
monies at a popular night spot
here.
X X X
Mrs. Walter Scott, who has been
4 visitor here for month left
Monday for Savannah. Ga, accom-
ranied by her granddaughter. Ger
trude Martin Jr.
:: x X
PICTURE ROMANCE
Vienna May VII, be surprised TO
know that q certain gentleman IN
the armed forces mas fallen N love
with her, Via picture which APP
peared u this paper few .ssues
back He says he intends 10 come
- De,r'0 pos; taste, as soon as the
as; $40: 5 fred
Evening star., 1944-10-01
Verdict Is Promised
Tomorrow or tuesday
In Jackie Cooper Case
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SOUTH BEND, Ind, Sept. 3d.
Juvenile Referee Albert L. Doyle
said tonight at the end Of two
day closed hearing that he would
render a written verdict Monday or
Tuesday in the case of former Actor
Jackie Cooper and three other per-
sons charged with contributing to
the delinquency of minors at a
hotel party last July.
"The amount of evidence is too
voluminous and the possibility of
error too great to warrant hasty
decision" Referee Doyle said, after
hearing three of the defendants
take the stand to deny the charges
categorically.
Tried with Cooper, a 22-year-old
Navy Viz student stationed at the
University of Notre Dame. were
George Bender. "a, ShefIield, ILL.,,
also a Wiz student; Miss Pauline
Frederick, 19-year-old South Bend
girl, and Ollie Lowery, 40, a bar
waiter employed by the hotel where
the defendants admitted party was
held in three rooms July 70.
Lowery did not testify, but his
attorney petitioned the court orally
for his trial on a charge of illegally
furnishing intoxicants instead Of on
the existing charge OF contribution.
The minors involved were two
South Bend girls, one Is and one
16 years old.
Evening star., 1944-10-01
Additional Airsfrip
Gained in Capture Of
B More PaIau Islands

BY the Associated Press.
PACIFIC FLEET HEADQUAR-
TIERS, PEARL HARBoR, Sept. 80
The American military position
in the strategic Palau Islands, vital
air, sea and supply base for an in
vasion of the Philippines, was ex-
panded and improved this week as
American forces took three addi-
tional islets In the group and added
another important airfield to their
holdings.
Marines of the 1st Division and
soldiers of the 81st (Wildcat) Di-
vision, now control nine islands on
the southern wing of the Palaus
Admiral Chester w. Nimitz re-
ported last night that the marines
landed on the three islets Wednes-
day, west longitude time. One of
the three, Ngesebus, was under con-
troll the same day. BY Thursday
the Leathernecks had Kongal<,,
and nearby unidentified island
safe In their hands.
On Ngesebus is 4,800-foot air.
strip for fighter planes. The Amer
leans also hold the main Southern
Palaus airdrome on Peleliu. We'd
Evening star., 1944-10-01

nesday's move by the Yanks pushed
Japanese artillery out Of range oi
the Peleliu airdrome, which mas
been used by American b0mbers
since shortly after their landing on
that island.
Isolated pockets Of Japanese con-
tinue to fight to the death on Peleliu.
OF the original garrison there-esti-
mated at 10000 by American officers
-8,717 have been killed. On Angaur,
taken by soldiers of the Wildcat Di-
vision, LOSS have been wiped out.
About $50 Japanese soldiers were
made prisoners.
Radio Tokyo, recorded by FEC,
said 20 American planes blasted
Koror, in the Palaus north OF Pele-
liu, Thursday, Japanese time. 1t
also reported many residents of
Manila were evacuating the Philip
pine capital after the heavy blows
delivered there last week by waves
of American carrier-based planes.
On the southern flank of the
Philippines American flyers con-
tinued to blast Japanese shipping.
Gen. Douglas MacArthur's Satur-
day conimunique told OF the sink
ing of II surface ships. in strikes
off Mindanao, the Celebes, Borneo
and the Halmaheras.
Evening star., 1944-10-01
Thomas J. Owens Dies:
Retired RoiIwoy OfficioI
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TWO HARBORS, MINI, Sept. 80.
Thomas j. Owens, SO, retired vice
president of the Duluth, Missabe &
Iron Range Railroad. died today
at his home here after a short
illness.
He was engineer on the Three
Spot. the locomotive which hauled
the first train of iron ore in Mime
sofa from the Vermilion Iron Range
to the Two Harbors ore docks in
1884. In 1892 he became general
superintendent of the d. M. 81 I. r..
Railway, and in 1920 was elected
vice president, serving in both ca
pacities until his retirement in 1881.