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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-01-13
NelUs Of Service Men e Women

Pfc. Thomas Keys 33181252
5219th C.A.Btry 155 MN Gun Sep.
(Prov.) APO. 928 clio P. M. San
Francisco, Cal. Tommy sends
greetings to his friends in Rock
vile from South Sea Island, in a
long letter to the Sentinel, in which
he describes the beauty and loneli-
ness Of the isle. write to the boys
often" he says. at is a tough
grind" he continues call we want is
to get home and forget the horror
of it."
Sergt. Dave Warthen, formerly
of Kensington, tank commander
at Fort Knox, is recovering from
an injury which he received when
he put his head out of the turret
just as they passed under tree.
Il
Sgt. Fred d. Vinson, who spent
the holidays here WITH his family
in Rockville and his wife's family
in Lancaster, has reported to SO
F.A.Bn., Camp Gruber, Okla. Sgt.
Vinson was assigned to Fort Meade
for time after his return from
overseas.
Gordon R. Mullican, 10, gunner's
mate third class, U.S.N., of Rock
vile, attached to the U. S. Naval
Armed Guard Center at New Or
leans, La, has just returned from
sea duty as member of a Naval
gun crew assigned to an American
merchant vessel, it was announced
last week. Mullican Joined the
Navy on September %, 1871. Dur
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-01-13

In view Of the present national
debt, will some financial wizard
explain earlier prophecies that the
nation would collapse under a debt
of one-half its size?
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-01-13

ing his seven months at sea he
visited ports in England, Scotland,
South America, Canada, and the
Carribeans. He witnessed an air
raid at an English port. Also while
in England he met his uncle, Bonn
barber George Mullican, U. S.
Army Air Force.
X
Louis Grossman Sea. lie, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Grossman,
Rockville and a graduate of Rich
ard Montgomery High School, re-
turned to Norfolk after spending
an eight-day leave with his par
ents. S lie Grossman, who enlisted
in August, 1941, has seen the in
vasion of Africa, Salerno Beach, and
mas visited Australia, Scotland and
other places overseas. His address
is, U. S. Coast Guard, U.S.S. Joseph
Deckman, c/o Postmaster, New
York, N. Y.
4
Pvt. Bradley L. McGaha, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard o. McGaha,
of Rockville is home on eight day
furlough. His sister, Mrs. Paul F.
Hass and son Freddie spent the
weekend with ner brother and par
ents. Bradley worked for the
Rockville Post Office before enter
ing the service. His address is,
33555-924, Btry.A 331 F.A.Bn., A.
P.O. 450, 331 Field Art, c/o Post
master, Shreveport, La.
Clayton E. Curtis S &c, Rt. No.
3, Gaithersburg, has completed his
basic training at Sampson, N. Y,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-01-13

and was former fountain manager
in Peoples Drug Store here before
entering the service.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-01-13

There are two types of counting;
one with girl on your arm and
the other with a police officer.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-01-13
Purple Heart Sent
Rockville Woman

Mrs. Virty G. Lee, wife of Pfc.
Robert E. Lee has received the
Purple Heart awarded him for
wounds he received in Italy Oct. 81.
In a recent letter from Pfc. Lee
he told how he was wounded.
A bullet went through his he'll
met driving three pieces of steel
i'll his face, one very close to his
eye. He said "had that bullet been
enc inch closer it would have gone
through my head, and I wouldn't
be here to tell the story. Just
another close call for me. Uncle
Sam has some real soldiers because
you never hear a murmur from
those boys who are suffering in the
hospital"
Pfc. Lee has been back in action
and was home for a short leave.
Upon his return, he will be eligible
for further assignment which may
qualify him for petty officer rat
ing.
Aviation Cadet Maurice Ward,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer Ward
OF Germantown, has reported to
Coffeyville, Kansas, Army Air
Field, for his basic flight training.
After nine weeks he will be sent to
an advanced field, where he will
finish cadet training and win his
wings.
Pfc. ]. Pershing Thompson of
Fort Story, Va, has enjoyed anoth-
er II hour pass here on East Mont
gomery Avenue, with his mother
and brothers.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-01-13
Today, with the eyes of the world upon US,
The FOURTH WAR LOAN
IS LAUNCHED!

the 18th of January Americas Fourth War
1t is the largest of all
PaIon-in the amount must dig down for
And-H Is, perhaps, the all
FOR comes at time Uhen the Of all the
the of friend the enemies,
the eyes Of our osOn fighting
We have just entered the year year
uny year that promises decide how good bad
nave to 1--we IN all the rest of lives And the world wondering
now deeply we mean when promise we'll their
only through the winning of the through
the peace well.
The Fourth War Loan the home Of
this and vital 1t will take unity
ton OF will of all the people make the
The need for this other
American This the costes
country 1t $50 million lust the cost
the In addition the unacceptable
and huge Taxes
can government borrowing
corporations and other
people, their weekly their savings
away IN pantry bowls in socks under
This should be- In democracy is the business
OF all the people. Some must fight, and
put the money
It's the only raise money right way to
have today It's curb imitation bulk Of
pocket that leads to black spending
It's mattress for of individually Social
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-01-13

Security that will bring in welcome money years
income might not be the Mississippi food is today.
These last the
however above ST
invest The fundamental
that beloved America and danger
Every who has job savings should
If possible $780, $780, $500 Some 100000 Americans
volunteers will be working these Bonds One of these voun-
tee will ask buy where your
other place If by chance missed find where
buy and buy
The place where work will have a quota. That's
where should make your major investment That's
where your personal quota really counts.
But
The place live also has quota Try
Other people will Salespeople retail
teeed help and have individual quota they you buy
try buy from them, Movie heae restaurants schools
banks postofhces and other places selling
The Fourth Loan of S
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-01-13

Charter No. 1908.
Reserve District No. 5.
Report Of Condition of the
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-01-13
First National
Bank
OF GAITHERSBURG.


in the State of Maryland. at
the close of business ON
December 81, 1913.
Published in response to call made
by Comptroller of the Cuyremcy,
under Section 5S1I, u. S. Re-
vised Statutes.
ASSETS
Loans and discounts
including $62.68
overdrafts) .$353,516.14
United States Govern
ment obligations d.
rect and guaranteed 582, O84.92
Obligations of States
and political SUBJ
divisions ....... 1O4,53s.s1
Other bonds, notes, and
debentures .,.. 41,es5.so
Corporate stocks Tin
Guiding 100000 stock
of Federal Reserve
bank) ....,. 100000
Cash, balances with
other banks, includ-
reserve balance, and
cash items in process
of collection s,764.1s
Bank premises
owned $11, 677.92
Furniture and
fixtures -. 2,166.31 13,844.23
Real estate owned other
than bank premises 325.O0
Total Assets 81, 445, 65S.Os
LIABILITIES
Demand d deposits of
individuals, partner
ships, and corpora
tons 1868, sO7.56
Time deposits of indi-
viduals, partnerships,
and corporations 5S1,441 20
Deposits of United
State Government
(including postal saw
ings) ....,...... 2s,24Z4s
Deposits of States and
political subdivisions 44,731.34
Other Deposits (certi-
fed and cashiers
checks, etc., - 1,941.9O
Total Deposits 81 ,326, 269.43
Other liabilities 6.O76.44
Total Liabilities 81, 1892, 345.s7
CAPITAL ACCOUNTS
Capital Stock:
(c) Common stock, total
par $50,000.00. 100000
Surplus .... 100000
Undivided profits 49,. 15,41S.S6
Reserves land retire
ment account for pre-
ferred stock) 1,89a.35
Total Capital Accounts 11S,312.21
Total Liabilities and
Capital Accounts 81 ,445y 65S.08
MEMORANDA
Pledged assets land
securities 10 ned):
(book valued:
(a) United States Gov
eminent obliga-
tons, direct and
guaranteed, pledged
to secure deposits
and other liabilities 6O,081.26
(e) Total S so, 081 .26
Secured liabilities:
(a) Deposits secured by
pledged assets pur-
suant to require
ments Of law III. S 50,850. rs
(d) Total ....~. s 5O,S5O.7S
State of MagylGssd, County Of
Montgomery IS:
/, c. 0. BOURDEAUx, cashier of
the above-named bank, do solemn
" swear that the above statement
is true to the best Of my knowl-
.a31e and belief.
1900 G. o. BOURDEAUx, Cashier.
correct
feLEONARD III. HOYLE,
ATES ETCTISON,
kDirectors.
gpaoosaAAe gokhSbsessgHribed before
EsTkL NED lss
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-01-13

Clayton E. Curtis S &c, Rt. No.
3, Gaithersburg, has completed his
basic training at Sampson, N. Y,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-04

else moves by hand trucks and
barges are used for hauling).
Is Awarded Star
At one time during the fight. -.
il was thought that the infantry
would become tactical and be used
as requirements when our offense
momentarily begged. but the enemy
was finally beaten back. However
the unit has been awarded star
for the New Georgia campaign. hav-
ing arrived six weeks before the
campaign ended.
Commanded by West Pointer 1t
Col. James B. Wells. veteran Of
South Pacific battles and recently
given his present command. the
unit was the first out OF the oath
10 push into the inner combat peri
meter following the Coral Sea bat
tie when the entire regiment was
on the brink of an attack.
Negro Solves Case
This correspondent was told that
during the action. Col. Wells
commanding a battalion lost num-
Der Of men among whom were two
officers he was fond Of. The bodies
were not found. The colonel wor-
ried. Weeks later a swesty Negro
non-com gave him two rusted dog
Identification tags. He had heard
Of the officers grief and went hunt
ing for the remains of the thought
dead soldiers.
Thank you so much, you have
closed the case" the colonel said
gravely.
you are welcome sir the soldier
renlied
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-04
Captain Jones
Is Transferred
To Camp Ellis

FORT CUSTER. Mich. - The
transfer of Captain Richard l.
Jones, assistant post special service
officer at Fort Custer since July 20.
1912. to Camp Ellis. ILL.,. has been
announced by Colonel Ralph Villa
muth. commanding officer.
Captain Jones. vice-president and
general manager Of large depart
ment store on Chicago's South side.
was formerly plans and training
officer OF the l84th Field Artillery.
Illinois National Guard A veteran
Of the World War. Captain Jones
served as administrative officer Of
the Central Officers Training
School at Camp Pike, Ark. from
which he was transferred to Camp
Taylor in Louisville. KY, serving
as commanding officer of military
police detachment.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-04

TUSKEGEE ARMY AIR FIELD.
Ala.-Emerging from the Mediter-
ranean Theatre OF Operations as
the first member of the 99th Fighter
Squadron TO receive the Purple
Heart award. First 1t. Thomas M
Malone. air corps. OF Detroit. Mich,
visited Tuskegee Army Air Field
recently.
A graduate of Wayne university
CAB. l940 and member of the
Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. First
1t. Malone was at Tuskegee while
on leave from the Army Gonzales
cent hospital at Coral Gables. Fla
First 1t Malone served as supply
officer OF the 336th Service Group
Squadron which is attached 10 the
goth Fighter Squadron A trifle
thinner and with the strain of days
spent in combat still showing, in his
mild brown eyes. First 1t Malone
was discovered by old friends TO
be jocular as ever.
How II Happened
The one difference is that he is
unable TO use the right arm that
had so often been pumped" by
his commanding officer for COM
mendable work done while fledg-
ling officer at this station.
1t all happened like this: The
advance of the British Eighth army.
supported by the Negro fighter
squadron. had been so rapid that
the ground echelon of the 99th re-
ceived orders TO move up to another
sector.
First 1t. Malone and his men
were instructed TO get a store OF
vitality important supplies to pro-
posed advance base without delay
They realized the danger involved
that the Germans were certain to
deploy troops covering tn: r re-
treat
Land Mine Explodes
After issuing precise instructions
10 his men First 1t Malone set out
with a small party in cargo truck.
The truck hurtled over the she'll
pocked road. Suddenly the vehicle
was rocked by a terrific explosion
il had set off land mine planted
by the retreating Nazis. The occu-
pants OF the truck were thrown to
the ground unconscious.
The officer regained conscious
ness while propped no in hospital
behind the lines. Slowly he realized
j
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-04

ference on soldiers vote has reached
a stalemate|
II was disclosed here by one sena-
tor that Rankin is talking about a
phony compromise because he wants
10 keep the soldier vote issue out
Of the house.
Rankin's compromise" which
has been found highly amusing by
some OF his fellow confrerees, would
give Federal ballots 10 those
serviccmen from states which do
not have regular absentee voting
laws. There are only two such states
in the US.A.. and Rankin also in.
siSts that these states would have
10 take legal steps TO validate the
soldier ballots.
Last week the majority Of the
House confrerees voted 10 return
Rankin's bill back TO the House, and
the five Senate confrerees voted
unanimously against recommending
similar action 10 the Senate. This
would have closed the conference
but Rankin decided to stall after
the introduction OF half a dozen
new plans.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-04

; FINISH BASIC
FLIGHT COURSE

TUSKEGEE - The men from
Michigan who recently completed
their basic flight training at the
Tuskegee Army Air Field and have
been assigned to the advanced flight
class are Aviation Cadets William
c. Coleman and Jimmie .. Wheeler
of Detroit. Mich.
Cadet Coleman son Of Mrs Wes-
sic Coleman OF 1921 Sloman street.
Detroit. Mich. attended Wayne
university from 1910 to ls<3. and
is a member of the Alpha Phi
Alpha fraternity.
Cadet Wheeler. son Of James
Wheeler OF 1917 Ford avenue. De-
troit, Mich. formerly attended
WAYNE university. and is a member
OF the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
He was an aircraft mechanic for
the Ford Motor company, prior to
entering the armed forces.
Aviation Cadet Charles A. Hill
Jr.. son OF Rev. and Mrs. Charles
A. Hill Of 1860 w. Grand boulevard.
Detroit. Mich. recently completed
his primary flight training at Motion
Field. Tuskegee Institute. Ala. and
has been ASSIGNED to the Tuskegee
Army Air Field to begin basic flight
training. He attended the Detroit
Institute Of Technology from 1910
to 1913.
Cadet Hill has a brother. Seaman
&c James w. Hill. In the United
States navy.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-04
AHonsoL. DowelI
Is Commissioned
From Yale Cadets

TUSKEGEE ARMY AIR FIELD.
Ala.-Second Ii. Alfonzo L. Dowell,
who was commissioned from Arma-
ment Aviation Cadet Corps OF Yale
university on January 81, was re-
Gently assigned to the Tuskegee
Army Air Field. 1t. Dowell, an ex-
cadet. was assigned to one OF the
trainer squsdrons at this station
before receiving his appointment TO
the technical training at New
Haven. Conn. He graduated from
West Virginia State college in 1912
with a bachelor of science degree.
1t. Dowell. who halls from 28l
Erskine street. Detroit, was en-
ployed by the Carnegie Illinois
Steel Mills of Charleston. w. Va,
prior to entering the service.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-04
Chemical Mortar
Squad Sets New
World Records

lockwood ARSENAL. Md. -
In a routine demonstration OF the
42.inch chemical mortar for army
officers. five Negro soldiers OF the
Fifth Chemical company recently
established a new record for speed,
the War Department reported this
week. The five-man squad fired 20
rounds in 80 seconds. The 42-inch
mortar is used 10 fire both smoke
and high explosive shells.
- This squad. composed OF Sgt
Arthur HAYES. OF Port Arthur.
Texas: Pfc. Charlie Wilson. OF Ward,
Ala: Pfc. Edward James. OF Chi
cago. III: Pfc. Moses Oliver. Of
Summerton. s. c.. and Pvt. T P
Warren, OF Fort Pierce. Fla. is but
one OF the many Negro units which
have demonstrated a high morale in
the CWS BY seeking perfection in
their specialized jobs.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-04

NEW YORK Walter White.
NAACP secretary now on tour
overseas, had a two-hour confer
ence recently with General Dwight
w. Eisenhower. supreme invasion
commander. according to a story
sent by wireless to this country by
w. Randy Dixon. foreign corre-
spondent Of the Pittsburgh Courier.
Mr.. White. on tour OF overseas
troop installations. left England on
or about February020. according to
word received here February q.
Mr.. White arrived in London, Janu-
airy 3, and since that time has COM
pleted an l800-mile tour Of installa-
tons in England and Ireland, OBJ
serving Negro troops. He submitted
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-04
Seek New Trial
In Soldier Case

PROVIDENCE, R. lamp -
Atty Joseph G. lie Count, counsel
for Pvt. D. c. Henderson Of Camp
Myles StandiSh. Mass. this week
appeared before Judge Walter c.
Curry in the Providence Superior
court, and argued for a new trial
for his client. found guilty by a
Jury OF rape a short time ago.
lie Count said the case was one in
which the jury decided to saddle"
the crime on the army man because
OF racial prejudices.
Had the evidence been no
stronger against a white man. this
jury would have done as its con-
science should have compelled and
brought in not guilty verdict,
lie Count stated. The motion for a
new trial is still pending.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-04

Negro Newspaper Publishers Associstion)
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Prohibited)
FORWARD AREA. SOUTH PA
CIFIC -Courief} One late
afternoon in September OF l943 as
artillery continually Numbered in
the. :. region. unit OF the colored
oath Infantry. received word that
three stray armed japanese were
headed in their direction. Patrols
were DISPATCHED. Dusk found sic
troops still stalking. Reaching the
jungled edge OF a stagnant pool.
one soldier felt hard body stink
against his leg. Momentarily
startled in the emi-darkness, he
turned and found himself looking
into the "pulsating innards' OF a
l2-foot crocodile. He followed his
first impulse.
When the unit moved up. .. they
had been warned 10 expect any
thing.
In the rear area the ashes of
battle were in evidence. Dead
American and enemy soldiers lit
tered the airstrip area where the
newly arrived Negro troops were
bivouaced Enemy stragglers cut
off from the main body were found.
some manned beyond repair. others
mentally helpless. few with fight
left.
Salvage Supplies
Tons OF rations spoiled on the
ground. Flour and uncanned perish
ables rotted under the lashing OF
unrelenting rain. To salvage food
stuff and protect il from the in
clement weather dumps and shell
tiers were needed. Men were chosen
for the important mission-men
able 10 fight as well as work. The
oath infantry moved in with so cal
machine guns. mortars. and 81 nm
artillery.
The unit landed on September S
l943. Already there were army
service troops, marine port and Sc
curity units. and few heavy weap-
ons. The oath moved across the.
lagoon. a mile west. ... on an alli-
gator shaped coral reef island.
One unit remained.
For two weeks. =. .decomposed
bodies were buried. American dead
was handled by the grave regis.
tration unit. the path buried their
share OF japanese. The bivouac area
stenched with the many dead be.
cause it had been defense position
guarding the airfield. Only one
body was found on Sasavele, an in.
FAINT washed ashore.
Establish Beach Defenses
With ak and knife men literally
and figuratively carved a camp ou
OF the bush. coral. and swamps
Between air raids they chopped
down trees. made drainages, bull
mess halls and command posts. pa
trolled the area, established armet
beach defenses. and unloaded ships
At the end Of the first 30 days the.
had completed the construction o
five ration dumps and moved "of
the grounds" over 1000 tons Of ia
tons. Further. they were in a posi-
ton to handle $50 tons OF ration
every other day.
Today this supply port. under tn,
oath Infantry. is rated by arm,
officials fifth in efficiency amoni
allied military ports in the world
This was gained without the us,
OF heavy lifting equipment. Crane
used TO handle heavy ammunition
are the only equipment everything
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-04
MP Is Killed In
Camp Corn Fight

CENTERvILLE. Miss -(ANP) -
A colored MP. Pvt Cook OF Camp
Van Dorm. was killed last week
in a shooting row that took place
in a colored road house operated
by Major Fowler on the Woodville
highway. Cook died after being shot
through the head with a bullet
allegedly fired by a Negro civilian.
Joe Slack OF the Rosemont planta-
ton. Centreville police said
Following the ARRAY Slack was
brought to the Field Memorial hos
pital where attending physicians
removed bullet from his back.
The bullet had gone through his
shoulder and lodged.
The shooting is being investi-
gated.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-04
wEs- INDIANS JOIN WAR

KINGSTON. Jamaica-It was re-
vealed here that Jamaica is ex-
tremely pleased with the announce
ment by the British War Office that
West Indian contingents will have
the opportunity OF serving in the
war. Many Jamaicans would gladly
have gene-to the battle areas since
the outbreak OF the war, but the
opportunity was lacking and they
were told that their services were
not then required.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-04
Soldier Ballot Is
Stalled By Rankin

WASHINGTON - The Federal
ballot for soldiers will be swept
away in the hysterical fight against
President Roosevelt, il was pre-
dicted in Washington last week.
Most ardent supporters OF the
Federal ballot plant declared that
although Congress shouldn't do H."
the soldiers franchise is likely TO go
by the boards. According to reports
Rep John E. Rankin ID. Miss) is
Sailing and the Senate-Housc con-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-04
Four More From S t a t e
Report To Keesler B a S e

KESSLER FIELD. Biloxi. Miss
Former colored residents OF Detroit,
Mich. four in all. have reported
at this unit of the Army Air Forces
Training Command.
They are: Pfc. Cornelius Miner.
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Neal Miner.
263 wilkins: Pvt. Irving William
Sims. son of Mr.. and Mrs Robert
Burns Sims, 2438 Eastern place:
Pvt. Fauche Thompson Jr.. son of
Mr.. Fauche Thompson Sr., 630S
Mortified: Pvt. Alvon Omar Rob-
inson. son of Mrs. FEMME Robinson,
1904 Greeley.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-04
How Lieut.. Thos. Malone
WasInjuedBy LandMine

what had happened. In answer to
his insistent demands. he was In
formed that his men had pushed the
supplies through and on time. First
1t. Malone smiled as best he could.
He could rest easy now because the
mission had been completed.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-03-04
HELPED TO OUTFIT ssTH

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.-One OF
the most satisfying episodes OF his
l7-month military career came 10
S-Sgt Albert T, Johnson, OF 206
North Twentieth street. Columbus.
Ohio. when his ordnance depot out
fitted the all-Negro 99th Fighter
Squadron two days before II wen.
into battle for the first time tJuly.
i943).