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Evening star., 1944-12-21

lots 40 minutes to take care Of the
double talk.
Practice with a mirror? Never,
Gloria says. "One look at that face
of mine and would never get any
practicing done"
When the North gets together
with the South things are bound to
happen, particularly in the Dubon-
net Room OF the Sheridan. When it
comes to reflghting the Civil War,
Band Leader Russ Cullen is a handy
man to have around.
He's an authority on the Mason
Dixon line and no Wonder-about
two more blocks and nobody would
be able to figure out If Russ farm
belonged in the North or South (as
If 1t mattered when you raise toma-
toes). Russ, who sounds like a his
tory book when he gets started on
that boundary line business, says it S
definitely In the South. OF course
this has been going on for years now
wherever Russ happens to be play
ing. the Mayflower, the Shoreham,
the Raleigh.
In fact, we wouldn't be surprised
II Russ argued 1t out with John
Charles Thomas when they were
both soloists at the Congregational
Church in Baltimore.
X v
Husband of the week: Don Seat
who divides his time between piano
playing at the El Patio and walking
Donald, jr., in Franklin Park. Jun
ior, it seems, is intrigued at the mo-
ment by one pigeon who feeds daily
out of papa's hand. Frankly, we're
intrigued by any one who ventures
near Franklin Park (being allergic
to pigeons, ourselD.
AS if this were not enough, be-
Evening star., 1944-12-21
After Dark
News and Comment of the Night Clubs.
TRADE Registered g. Patent

From the looks of things, the Ma
tion's Capital will be the only major
city in the country with a high,
wide and profoundly dry welcome
for the New Year.
In other large cities, liquor will be
available along with noisemakers
and confetti at precisely one minute
after midnight. But not here.
AS to the Christmas trade the
Spectator cannot say likewise, how
ever. The night clubs are Just about
the only place this week where we
haven't stumbled over standees or
stood in line. The answer, we've
heard, is Christmas shopping. Those
who aren't shopping are saving their
money to go shopping. Indeed, own
ers say, they're glad Christmas comes
but once year.
Evening star., 1944-12-21
Man Who Staged Tbefts 4 virginians Killed, ) Hurt
during :, u. runero's Seized As Car Strikes Cuye
BY the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
BOSTON, Dec. 21.-A thief who
apparently studied newspaper death
notices and timed, his breaks to CO.
incide with the hours of the funeral
service was caught yesterday by
Boston detectives,
A series Of burglaries in Boston
suburbs started Detectives Leo O'Neil
and John Sullivan on the hunt.
They picked a death notice that
scheduled funeral for yesterday,
explained the situation to the family
Of the dead woman and waited in
the house after all had left for
burial services.
Detective O'Neil said shortly after
the family left the phone rang. The
detectives ignored it. The front
doorbell buzzed. Detectives O'Neil
and Sullivan let 1t buzz.
Then. Detective O'Neil said, a man
climbed through a window right
into their arms.
Evening star., 1944-12-21

By the Associated Press.
CHRIST1ANsBURG, Va, Dec. 81.
-Four persons, two of them
brothers, were killed and three
others were injured Tuesday when
a car crashed into a concrete culvert
guard on Route near here.
DR.. A. NJ Showalter, coroner, list
ed the dead as:
Bernice Thompson, 20, Of Merri-
mac; William Elvin Akers, 20, and
James Elicit Akers, 20, both OF
Evening star., 1944-12-21

tween sets at the El Patio, Seat may
be seen dashing up the street to the
hotel to double-check on Junior and
the sandman. Mrs. Seat, who Is vo-
calist with her husbands quartet,
says he has always had definite do
mestic tendencies.
1t sure looks that way.
The refrains of Eddie Jane Poin-
dexter became pitiful means since
last week tbut always on key, as
Eddie is now engaged in learning
the difference between the gate"
Of the jitterbug world and the gait"
lof a horse. According to present
sentiments, the Madrillon singer
could best voice her feelings in a
medley entitled Give a Man a
Horse He Can Ride"--and "I'll Walk
Alone" . T.. Despite the cigarette
shortage, Johnnie, the little man
with the shill voice, is still around.
He put in an appearance at two of
the Club Balls recent bond show
nights.
AL Simonds of the Brown Derby
thanks Club Kavakos for sending
him Howard and White to rock his
place nightly with piano version of
Jelly Roll" and Thou Swell" g..
Bumped past Connie Kilbourn in
downtown department store yester-
day doing last-minute Christmas
shopping for her five sisters and
two brothers land the Spectator
thought he had Worries. Just
warning If you're thinking about
making that present to Crossroads
Ralph Hawkins tie. The drummer
owns collection of SIS numbers
that would knock your eye out.
Evening star., 1944-12-21

Riner, and Jesse I. Reed, 80, Of
Radford.
Injured were Lawrence Edward
Underwood. 10, soldier Of Basham;
Mrs. James H. Davis, II, of Merri-
mac, and Alfred H. Lucas, Is, Of
Route /, Christiansburg.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01
ing worship.

In order money with which to represent in the
Sunday School and B. T.4U. Congress which i'll Green
willie, during this month"; Mrs N Nice Mother of the
Cradle Roll Department Of Mt Vernon Baptist Church Sun
day School, sponsored a. Baby Contest very delightful
program rendered nwhch the following children
tcpaed Cleoha Hill, Mildred Edgar, Matte Marie Berry
man. Sadye Byas, and Deoris Washington The contestants
and their reports Baby Rita Deloris Huddeston,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs F. c. Huddeston, Baby Leon
Henry Delaney, IT,. Of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Henry De-
anev and Baby Willie Henderson, r OF Mr.. and Mrs
Willie Henderson The first prize Of $50 awarded
to Baby Rita Delos Huddleson who reported $45o the
second prize Baby Leon Henry Delaney, who re-
ported $40 Interesting remarks made by Mr. Ross
SIMS Mr. f. c. IIuddleston, and Mr.. f. j. fluddleson Us
who is assistant superintendent of the Sunday School e
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01
Goes To Reward

A long life OF unsesh service was cntled when death
came and took away Bob Taylor the morning of Friday, Oc
tpber 1 1914 For Is years more Mr. Taylor had lived
Louise Miss. and faithful member of Pleasant Hill
B. Church from which his funeral conducted Sunday
sctober IS l Many friends and acquaintance testified
the useful Christian life he had lived i'll the community
md the service he had rendered the church. lie leaves
houn his passing. eight Children grandchildren, and
5other r. Huddleston OF Yazoo City His remains
herred in a cemetery Silver City under shower of
bowers with host OF relatives and friends sorrowfuy SUBJ
lifting their wills that OF the Almighty God
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01
C III u II C TT e. S

very successful Baby Contest was sponsored by the
Mission Sisters of Tulane M. b. Church of which Rev +
T. Sanders is pastor Sister v NJ Johnson is the untirine
president of the Mission Society and their
sponsors follows
Baby Jones' baby OF Mr. and Mrs Wardell Jones, spon-
sored by the mother and Mrs. A. Lear No $3.50: Baby
Batom baby of Mr.. and Mrs Chas Batom sponsored by
the mother and Mrs. Malndy Gee No 2 $500 Baby Paige
baby OF Mr. and Mrs James Paige sponsored by the moth
er and Mrs. L. A. Lee. No 3. $4lO Y W. A. girls spon-
sored by Mrs r. Zones raised $3.50; Juveniles sponsored
by Mrs. r. Walton. raised s., making total $S0O1
The contest winner Baby Paige He was given first
prize and crowned king Each baby received
bank account The program under the direction Of
Mrs A. L. Lear and the church hopes she will live long
carry such splendid work
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01

The Fourth Quarterly Conference for St Stephen Metho-
dist Church of which Rev. w. n Ross is pastor, held
October - Rev. L. E. Johnson District Superintendent
was present Sunday for both morning and evening
ship large audience heard him the morning worship.
After the regular communion service baptismal service
was held for the infant SON of Mr. and Mrs B. Overton
member also added the church during the
ing worship.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01

After all, buying Bonds is not only patriotic
but very wise thing to do. The dollars YOU
put in Bonds now will come back to you
bringing more dollars with them. Dollars that
can mean happiness, security, comfort--just
when you'll want those things most.
Buy War Bonds for your Country. Buy them for
yourself. They're the world safest investment,
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01
Mrs. Y. NJ. Johnson. President
Mrs. O. C. Hamilton, Corresponding Secretary

King Solomon Baptist Church recently launched out
under its leader Rev. w. H. Walton Rev. Walton
ceeds the late Rev O. r. Session. who pasored King Solo
for number of wears The church expects do great
work under Rev. Walton's leadership.
Repent-Prepare, the subject from which Rev. X.
{. Anderson pastor of Mt Nernon Baptist Church ably
preached the second Sunday in this month lie based his
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01
lie first pears hare teen
tie en5ze1t/

" s. 1913 On slasseNs
rs easy to give everything you've got when
you're scared to death and fighting for your life.
It's hardest to bear down when things look
Sin the bag"
AS the war looks today, for instance.
Over confidence may not lose us this war. But
it it makes us ease up, it can prolons it.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01

Even if only one extra day is added to the war
just one-thousands of American boys may
die for it. Perhaps, Cod forbid, friend of
yours, or son, or brother, or sweetheart, or
husband.
So don't slow down row. Don't coast. Buy
Bonds with that extra cash-all the Bonds
you can. y,
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01

Wendell Wlke "Clobal Citizen" and Presidential
ddate on the Republican ticket in 1910 also left midst
President Roosevelt said Of him The nation will long
Wendell Wikie fortnight American He al
30 made trip around the world and result OF his I'M
pressions he wrote that best seller One World
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01
Century Burial Association Covers Mississippi To The Cod

message the character John the Baptist of the Apostolic
Age Those who heard him forget the message
he brought. The church continues forward under
his very fine leadership.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1944-10-01
In Appreciation

I To Our many friends who kind thoughtful and
Sympathetic OF during the illness and death OF beloved
daughter and sister, Maggie Jones, who died October IS
194 We take this method express sincere thanks
and appreciation Because you freely shared bur-
dens and grief, feel that with God to help us will
overcome. May God bless each OF YOU.
The families of
MRS NJ. L. HJDDLESTON
WILLIE HUDDLESTON
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21
Two Boys Grab
Tennis Crowns

CHICAGO. july q GNS)-
New adornmentS were added to-
day to the tennis trophy shelves
of Bernie Bartzen of San Angelo
Tex. and Buddy BehrenS of Fort
Eauderdate. Fla. tWo OF the hot
test things in kid net circles.
Bartzen, the national intersco-
lastic and Texas state champion.
took the River Forest Open junior
singles title by defeating Glen
BaSSett of Santa Monica, Cal.
o.. 81.
Behrens. who already had won
the singles and doubles title in
the southern and cotton states
meets. captured his third singles
title of the year by defeating
Chew, 81, 6-3, in the division for
boys under l6.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21
Moses Dangerous

Paul Richards also favorS Case
over Tucker, but the veteran
Tiger catcher rates Wally Moses
more dangerous as base-rmner
than either one of the feudlStS.
JimnlyOutlaw and Dick Wake
field are the fastest running IL
gers. George StlrnweiSs and
Tucker Stainback hold the hon
ors among Yankees, whereas
Eddie Lake boasts the most
speed among the Red Sox and
Oris Hockett fastest among the
indians.
Though not rated particularly
fast on his feet, Don Gutterldge
Of the Browns is a good base
stealer. There were Tigers faster
then 10 10 White. but none bet
ter at stealing bases.
Dick Barteu is another former
Detroit player who was good
stealing bases. though no great
shucks as a runner otherwise.
Though he has missed more
than 20 of the SO Washington
games due to injuries. Case with
% leads the league in stolen
bases.
lie was caught III times. twice
by Bob Swift day before yester-
day. In fact. the fleet Case hasn't
had much success against Tiger
receivers. Richards used 10 pick
him of quite regularly last year.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21
State Buys Land
For Play Spots
BY DON GILLIES

The conservation department
started Nlying 100000 acres of
land in the southeastern part of
the state this week TO provide
play spots for city jewellers in
Greater Detroit.
Real estate men who know local
land values Will work with the de-
partmcnt m closing deals.
Three million dollars was voted
by the Legislature last February
for purchase of the land over a
thrcC-yCdr period
Each million dollars Of state
money viii be matched by $780,
900 from the conservation depart
mcntS game protection fund,
which is built up by the sale of
hunting licenses.
The land is within "A projected
units IN a belt 30 10 so miles
from downtown Detroit. Largest
projected purchases will be IN the
Pontiac area.
The program viii provide hunt
lnC lands fishing waters, park
and playground spaces.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21


motion carefully before I try TO
steal Case explained Then.
when I am ~ure he either has
10 Vet 70 To the plate or have
O balk chaIked mp against him,
tear out and start Ia slide
about 10 feet from the base"
While Case may have lost
some of h> speed, the Washing
ton hasc-stealcr. thinks ne rs
just a. good on pIlicrnG sacks
Case stole 81 base IN 1883
dropped 70 80 n 1870 and 81
the following year. lie boosted
his mark 10 - In l942 and thcn
upped that 10 Oh IN 1913 He also
led the league IN runs WIN lob
last year.
The 6-fout i-uch lSl-pouud
Case got his ba~Cba. start I'D
Trenton. y ! where b. Was
born he has never played With
a big lcdEu, C.ub Other fHar
Washington
And he's nice gun 'r.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21
WOundedNfen
To See Tigers

Vahants, Inc, women with sons
and other relatives in the armed
forces. will take 40 wounded Serv-
iccmen and their nurses from
Marine Hospital TO Saturday
game at Briggs Stadium between
the Tigers and the Athletics.
The players will visit the boys
AT the park after the game and
other wounded servicemen at the
hospital at later date. After
the game the veterans will be
taken to a home cooked dinner by
the NaliantS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21
Gives NOHifS.
hut Loses, B.

Frank Bertoldi pitched a no
hitter for Local 154 against Hud-
son in the opening Servicemen's
trophy game last night. but he
lost. 81. Three walks and three
errors contributed n Hudson
three runs as Ted Bankey kept
Local 154 in check.
Betty Tucker outpitched Doris
knechtges as Hudson girls downed
Local Z, 80. Betty gave only two
hits TO avenge recent defeat.
Local Z plays Local so girls at
7. Fruehauf meets 735 All-Stars
at SIS and the latter two teams
play on donkeys at $50 tonight.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21

The duel VIII be q renewal of
a similar race between the same
SperdStcrS m Washington. ~
which Tucker was the winner
Ivy A Scant foot. after the SEN
atorS' SpecdSter had led ms rival
most OF the distance.
Steve O'NCl'l. like many Of
his players. believes Case VIII
avencc the defeat OF last year
and win IN Chicago
IL think Case ease can heat
Tucker" Harold NewhouScr de-
clared. "but IL will he close.
Tucker will be able 10 stick out
An elbow and touch Case at the
finish line. Tucker IL quick ON
the getaway. which could be the
margin of victory"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21

always hoos Johnny. win. lose or
draw, and you have real volume.
You understand how the CASH
iers feel about it when you walk
through the betting ring IS min
uteS after the last fan has de-
parted and see some of the old
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21
Uses Splitter,
Ban Hur|er

NEW YORK. July q up
The capriciouS trade winds of
baseball blow back into the faces
of the New York Yankees today.
vIth home runs by two players
they once east adrlft giving the
81. LOUIS Browns a "a victory
and a 81 edge IN their fight for
INC American League lead
The Yankees mad no place for
George McQuinn m 1887 when ne
WIS a promising young first base
man with their Newark farm club.
Neither were they able to USE
Mike Chartak who was released
m 1912 when the bombcrS had
such outfIeld stars As joe DiMag-
gIo, Charley Keller and Tommy
ftCUrTCn-
last night McQUnn brought a
mate home ahead of hum with a
seventh inning homer. His blow
followed throe-run blast by
pinch hitter Chartak 10 give the
7 Browns a tTVe-run inning that
cllnChcd victory.
The victory pat lie Browns
three fun games ahead again.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21
De Soto Local Beats
Romulus TO- d

De Soto Local 227, with Pete
NIchaluk giving only one hit.
edged out RomuluS air base soft
bah team at RomuluS yesterday,
81 De Soto made the most of two
hits allowed by Gerald Decker.
Chct Mazur knocking IN both
runs. but not getting a hit. Joe
Rcrry'S homer was the only safety
off Michaluk.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21
That One-Two Punch

Trsis 80 n - ~ TOTALS % n 80 IS
'b8t'ed TOR BOland ~ ninfn
Rated frr Iayns .n rtrfh
Ran for N0su.k ir ninth
Washington -H1 0uu ull--6
DETROIT $50 uil uuN--1
Runs Case. Nyatt kuhsl . spence.
Hoover Mayo .. Cr7wsr ?, Watried
Errors OrpaEu .. Richards Wskrned
Runs h3t'rd loo spence 2 Bo'ard Fcrrrl'.
VsswIf Yurl. 8 Wakefield 2 Hrs'r'lrr
TW0-hssc hits spence. YurF Home rim.
Wakehc1 stolen base Richaris Sacrifices
KuheL CauIui Mvatt OreuE0 Double
play Hoover in York Left IN bases
Washington o Detroit II Bases On balls
-Off Ca1jui 2 Oft VOLT 3. ~ ictehyre
= off Book t. ntf Gentry Sfwri out
~ Cg0dtri by Wolf + hy Lcfcbtre !.
by Gentry ! HIS orr CanfIni m IL
INNINGS. m Lctshvre o u : -iruiug on
Wuld I In 1a, inning. ~ Rock no In
utu-s. tuunr u-,' m tn1rt1. OF Gentry ! IN
e innings tUuue ru' Ir NINTH orr New
h1user % M I inning III by pfchpr-B
Beck tMtaf'' Winning pitcher ientry.
Losing pitcher Wolf Umrrcs Rommsl
Gricyr and Weafer Tim, 90 rame-2 ~.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21
SPENCE AGAIN

The fielding gem was contrib
uted by Stan Spence, who Travelled
2 long distance 10 pick Mayo'S IN
tended extra base hit out OF the
air with one hand
Stan. apparently mean fellow,
did the same thing 10 Doc Cramcr
the day before 1t Will be all right
with the Tigers If Spence gets
caught in a revolving door At his
hotel today and can get out until
tomorrow.
When Rick Terrell lined 10 Joe
Hoover for the start OF a double
play. It brought the Tiger twin
killings TO ia for the season A
mark that leads all other clubs
in the loop
The Tigers today will he seeking
10 sweep the series of four games,
a trick they achieved in Washing
ton earlier IN the season The
Tigers have won 10 Out Of II
games played with the Senators
thus far tins season.
Paul Trout Will he seeking his
thirteenth victory Johnny Nigel
lng Will fling for Washington.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21

boys b in d
their wicketS.
still
stacking their
tickets, check
ing their fig
urCS
I'm going
to be IS min
utes late to-
night - and
it's all on ac-
count of that
G. n = = e Il
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21
Sports
TIGERS Favor Case
70 Beat Tucker -
b0Yard Sprint
BY LEO NACDoNELL

George Washington Cases
current appearance az BrECS
Stadium brings 70 mind 2 run
ming race 10 be held m Chicago
in which he fleet Case VIII
match his speed With Thurman
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21
Open SoftbalI League

T n o Brightmoor Recreation
League will celebrate its opening
tonight with two SOttball games,
starting at $50 p. M. First game
is between Piedmont plays Brown
the Piedmont girls meet Ever
green. Bill Rogell will umpire
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21
Ii. EseISfOn Home.
To Play Inn 2 Meets
BY VI. +. DRUKENBROD

1t Charles (Chuck EgleSton,
one of the districts topfliGht anna
teur golfers before the war, is
here on A 10 day Through and
plans to play in next Mondays
pro-amateur at Detroit Country
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21

Club and the
districts get
together tour
nancni sci for
Wednesday at
Western.
1t Eglcston.
who is in the
tank corps, has
been ordered TO
report at an
Eastern point
following his
Through an q
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21

cNpectSIo 90 overseas shortly He
was stationed AT Camp Carson,
Col. and had several golf games
with Ed Dudley, the pro star.
The best score made in some
time on the shorter south
course ut Detroit Golf Club was
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21

Tucker 81 the
White SoN.
The race Z
scheduled to-
yard sprint
vii b. staged
IN connection
with A war
relief ga m .
between he
w hlte SoN
and Senators
the evening
at july 70
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21
Bout to Sell 30 Million in Bonds

NEW YORK July p (INS)One Of boNngs hardest peren-
mails the clashes between Beau Jack of Augusta Ca and Bob
Montgomery Philadelphia be put to work Aug at Madi-
Square Garden when the flight pair meet for the fourth
bond show calculated 10 draw estimated SOOOO
bond sales
Both the hghtwegh Pratcs IN the army are en- route from
their respective New York where they Will immediately
training the fight which both donating their
services Montgomery left Kccser Field, Miss, and
Jack route from IT, Bcnnng, Ga.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21
Mary and Ray Champs

Mary Lou Boyer and Ray Glib
son are the city clay courts mixed
doubles champions today. They
defeated MIR. and Mrs Rudy
fernando, 6-3. rs. in the finals
yesterday at Detroit Tennis Club.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21
CARDS WIN TWO

st. Louis increased its National
League lead to IL games by beat
ing The New YeFk Giants twice.
1872 and 6-2. Mort Cooper won
his eleventh game in the opener
Boston moved into a sixth place
tie with Brooklyn. trouncing the
Chicago Cubs twice by scores of
"a. Pittsburgh and Philadelphia
split. the Pirates winning morn
ing game. Al, and the PhillleS
taking the second one in II IN
nInGs. 81
Harry Gumbdrt won his third
game since going TO the Clncln-
natl Reds. shutting ont Brooklyn,
so.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-21

came recently
during a dou-
b g = header
with the Attn
leucS W h e n
he stole four
bases includ-
ing a spec
tacular dash
from third to
the plate for
q run.
II study the