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Evening star., 1944-12-12
Mothers Mob Red Cross Man
For Word on Prisoner Sons

The hopeful news was for those
who have been waiting long time
for a soldier reported missing in
action to be reported prisoner of
war. He told them not to give up
hope even though they had been
waiting months.
1T may take much longer now"
he said, for the Germans to report
their prisoners. They have had to
move so many prison camps because
of the Allied advances on the west
and the south. The period in which
new prisoners are transient is likely
to be longer"
Little From Jap Camps.
There were many requests from
the audience for information about
Japanese prison camps. Mr. Was
mer was able to give them little or
none.
A woman asked If American pris-
oners recently taken by the Ger
mans were likely to receive the Red
Cross Christmas packages. He said
it was very likely-that in anticipa-
tion of this International Red Cross
| had sent in. not 10000 packages for
the listed prisoners, but $4,000.
Thousands of bags of prisoner
mail for America have been tied up
in Switzerland by the fighting
across France. he said These are
being moved now as French rail-
roads resume operations over tenn
porary structures where bridges were
blasted
To check the mailing time, he
said, he had mailed a letter al
Geneva to himself in America or
October 10. 1t has not arrived.
| The international Red Cross now
has IA ships plying the Atlantic, hi
said. Last month, despite difficultie.
resulting from the German destruc-
tion of French ports as they with
drew, more than 10000 tons of sup
plies for prisoners were transported
into Swiss warehouses. about the
normal monthly total sent into Ger
many.
Many Questions.
There were many questions. A
stout woman with white hair said
to him, You know 1t must be pretty
cold now up there where my son is
1 noticed that the underwear in the
prisoner package the Red Cross has
had on display is summer underwear
Do the packages going into Germany
now contain winter underwear?'
Mr.. Wasmer told her they did.
Another woman named a camp
where many American Air Force
officers are held
rs Stalag Luft III a good campo"
she asked.
We call 1t the country club he
said.
Many from the audience came for
Evening star., 1944-12-12

This is the strange story of 9
counterfeit $40 bill. And is some.
bodys face red at the Treasury De-
partment!
Secretary of the Treasury Nor
genthau once sent a personal check
70 the Treasury Department cash.
ier's window.
The check was cashed and from
the proceeds a $40 bill was turned
over to the Morgenthau chauffeur
Evening star., 1944-12-12
Man Found Decopitoted;
Vicious Dog Is Hunted
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
RAINIER, Greg, Dec. 12-Sher-
IFS deputies are beating through
the backwoods near this Columbia
River town seeking a dog, suspected
of chewing off the head of his
master.
The decapitated body of George
Wroe, about 60, was found in the
mans isolated cabin 3 miles from
here. His huge dog, described by
nearby farmers as vicious, fed to
nearby woods at the approach of
investigators. -
Sheriff M. R. Calhoun said the
condition of the body indicated the
head might have been chewed away
No definite clue to the cause of the
mans death was found. he added.
Evening star., 1944-12-12

arms and had been awarded the
Purple Heart. His wife is employed
by the Stone Paper Co.
Pvt. Irwin L. Jackson, IS, whose
brother, George E. Jackson, lives at
1922 Second road North, Arlington
Va, was wounded in action Septem-
ber in France, the War Depart
ment has reported. He is now con-
valescing from machine gun bullet
wound in the leg in hospital in
England, he has written his
brother.
Pvt. Jackson was born and edu-
Gated in Richmond, Va. Formerly
he was in the restaurant business
Evening star., 1944-12-12
Relief Ships Permitted
For Channel Islands

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. Dec. 12-The Germans
have granted safe conduct to relief
ships carrying supplies to the Chan
mel Islands, Home Secretary Herbert
Morrison said today.
Between 10000 and 10000 persons
on the German-occupied British
islands are short of food and med
ical supplies.
Evening star., 1944-12-12

l l n e S In t n e
Vosges foothills
for a week, his
wife said today.
The informa-
ton came in a
letter written by
Pvt. Hamilton on
N o v e m b er 80
from a hospital
somewhere be-
hind the lines in
Europe. He was
hoSpitalized, he
wrote, only be-
cause he caught
some dirt in his
right eye during
Evening star., 1944-12-12

ward and crowded around Mr.. Was
mer after his talk. Accompanied by
his wife, gentleman arrived before
the speaker and, with a continental
accent, asked with much concern:
DO they mistreat Jewish prison.
ers?"
Not Americans Mr.. Wasmer an
swered. I'VE haven't had a single
complaint"
The man and his wife seemed
greatly relieved. Their son, an air
force officer, was reported prisoner
this summer and they had not yet
heard from him.
Evening star., 1944-12-12

Is a prisoner OF
war in Germany,
the War Depart
m e n t has in
t or m e d h i S
m o t h e r, M RS.
Themlstocles G.
Theoharis, 1926
N street NV.
He is the STEP
brother of Pfc.
Theoharis listed
y " u b y % y I II e
Navy D e p a r t.
ment as wound
ed in action.
Before enter
Evening star., 1944-12-12

I'VE '.'nan'' ing the Army In
August, l943, Pvt. Vallianos worked
here with his stepfather who is in
the painting business. A native of
New York City, he had been over
seas with a tank destroyer outfit
since last January. His wife and
child live at the N street address.
Evening star., 1944-12-12

a battle, and he was sent back for
treatment.
The Lost Battalion a part
of the American 7th Army. was
trapped in the Demanalie de Champ
Forest, about miles southeast of
st. Die, when German units sur
Evening star., 1944-12-12
Blood Quote
tFor District, Pentagon and

tFor District, Pentagon and
Mobile Units)
District quota per
week 5000 pints
Donations last week 4,070 pints
Donations yesterday 696 pints
Today's appoint
ments - ~ 837 persons
Appointments may be made
with the Blood Donor Center
in the Acacia Building, 81 LOU
isiana avenue NV, by calling
District $500 between 9 am.
and $50 pm.
Thus far in this war, 995 men
from the District area have
been reported killed.
Evening star., 1944-12-12
Ex-Stor EmpIoye Revealed
AS Lost Battalion Member

Pvt. J. Norwood Hamilton. 80. for is
years member of The Star staff,
was member of the Lost Bat
talon" trapped behind German
Evening star., 1944-12-12
10 District Men Report
To Armed Forces Today

Eighteen Washington men are
scheduled to report for induction
into the armed forces today in Bal
timofe. They are:
Evening star., 1944-12-12
On the Roll Of Honor
Killed

Pfc. Emil Fisher, as, paratrooper
was killed in action November 4 In
France, the War Department has
notified his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Marion Fisher, 1881 K street NV.
A graduate of Central High
School, Pfc Fisher worked at the
Home Owners Loan Corp. here be-
fore entering the service in Octo-
ber, 1941. He trained in the cavalry,
which later was mechanized, and in
the tank corps before transferring
to paratroop infantry.
Pfc Fisher was sent overseas last
March and served in the Sicilian
and Italian campaigns. He volun-
teered for combat duty, his mother
said His two brothers are also in
the service: Pvt Webster Fisher,
Medical Corps, in Europe, and Sea-
man First Class Clifton Fisher,
maritime service, is home after duty
in the Atlantic.
Evening star., 1944-12-12
Prisoner

Pvt. Harry Vallianos, IS, missing
in action in France since August S,
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
PROGRESS AND IMPROVEMENTS

II G. M. Cameron appears to have
somewhat of an independent swing
to his walk, there is good reason
for it. After many years Of hard
work, planning and saving, he and
Mrs. Cameron recently completed
all payments on their home con-
sisting of some 500 acres. Mr. and
Mrs. Cameron are no longer as
young as thew used to be, and it
gives them feeling of great com
fort and security to know that for
the years that are left them they
are the sole owners of their home
and land.
Drivinr on state highway No 81
between Eureka and Rexford one
cannot fail to notice the spick and
span appearance of the Manuel
Kaufman farm. All buildings are
painted, and the general clean and
natty look Of the place gives one
the impression that the. owners are
and proud Of their pos
sessions.
G. f. Dierman is giving the in
terror of his store a new coat OF
paint, A. c. Macke-, is doing the
work.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
EUREKA NUGGETS

w. A. Finch of st. Xavier and D.
L. Finch of Sumatra were called
/ mere by the serious condition of
their father, i. E. Finch. Just now
Mr.. Finch's condition appears a lit
! tie more favorable, and his sons
have returned to their. homes.
Morris Meuli of Lone Pine is a
guest at the Elgie Meuli home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Felix Kuchenski of
Stonehill were business callers in
Eureka Saturday.
Fred Knott has established pow
er plant for cumming saws.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jackson en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert
Helms and son, Roger, in honor
of the Helms Weddino anniversary.
Bernhard Garrison came up from
Spokane the latter part of the week
to visit his grandmother, Mrs. Ma
thilda Moore, who was seriously i'll
at the hospital at that time. Mrs.
Moore is now sufficiently improved
to be at ! her home where shes is
being cared for by her daughter,
Mrs. William Boothman of Libby.
Miss Harriet Finch, student at the
University of Montana, was home
for visit during the latter part
of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Joe Santa from Sc
attic were guests at the home of
Mrs. Santa's mother, Mrs. Dora
Ross. They had the misfortune of
losing their home by fire, and Mrs.
Santa is still at the Ross home. Mr..
Santa returned to Seattle to be in
Quoted in The army. The Santa
children are attending the Eureka
schools.
Burgess Drake, accompanied by
Bert Roe, S. S. Frost and E. F.
Staples drove to Missoula Friday
to attend meeting of the AAA.
Mrs. r. E. Gilbert entertained
Mrs. Roy Oxender, Mrs. Alfred
johnson and Mrs. Paul Goss at
cards Wednesday.
Mrs. L. W. Fetterly left on No.
n Sunday for a visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Rusk, and family at
Klamath Falls. From there she will
go to Acadia, Calf. to visit her son.
Lewis and family
Mrs. Orvil Stolte and daughter,
Donna Lee, were guests of Mrs.
Stolte's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
E. Gilbert, over the weekend.
L. A. Schrubbe of Ural transacted
business in Eureka Saturday.
Among the Trego residents who
were businer visitors in Eureka
were E. w. Fortin on Saturday, and
W. r. Farley on Monday
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
FORMER EUREKA GIRL
MARRIED AT PORTLAND

Miss Gloria Eherth, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Eberth was mar
ried to John Westgaard in ST. Aga
tha's church at Portland, Ore, on
Jan. q, at $50, Rev FIR. Gabrial
officiating. Following the wedding
a reception was held at the home
Of the brides parents, after which
the young couple left for Moore,
Mont, for a brief visit with the
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Westgaard.
Mrs. Westgaard graduated from
the l.. G. H. S. with the Gloss Of AZ.
Shortly after she left with her par
ents for Portland. where she has
been employed by the Commercial
Iron Works for the past 10 months
The groom is in the Navy with the
Seabees. (Mrs. Westgaard is the
granddaughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Crowley and Mr.. and Mrs.
A. Eberth of this place..
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17

Mrs. Julius Berg of Stryker
passed through town on her way to
Naples and Spokane, Wash, the
latter part of the week.
Walter Chalcraft has received no.
tice. of the birth of a grandson. MRS.
Chalcraft is with the young mans
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Car
penter, at Portland.
Several young people gathered at
the home of o. S. Frost Saturday
evening as sort of farewell meet
ing for Pfc. Frank Frost who re-
turned to his post Thursday of this
week.
Mrs L. w. Cole is reported i'll
at her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Purdy received
telegram Sunday announcing the
birth of babv to Mr.. and Mrs.
Gene Schermerhorn . at Kalispell.
Mrs. Schermerhorn is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Purdy. Mr.. Scher-
merhorn is the son of Mr.. and Mrs
J. 7. Schermerhorn of this place.
Mrs. Fred Gilmond made bust
ness trip to Kalispell Monday.
Mrs, A. G. Anderson {nee Ruth
Shea) of Kalispell was a guest at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Shea, ST., for several days
the past week.
Miss Mary Moses entertained sew
eral friends at her home Friday ev-
ening in honor of Mrs. A. G. Ander-
son of Kalispell.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
ENTERTAINS FRIENDS, NEIGH
BORIS AND RELATIVES

One Of the most delightful social
events that have taken place in
Eureka during past years was that
at which Mr. and Mrs. ]. F. Robee
were host and hostess at dance
given by them Saturday night in
the G. Y. o. hall for their numer-
Gus friends, neighbors and relatives.
About 100 persons were present.
Old time dances formed the main
feature of the evening. Music was
supplied by Mrs. Win Harvey, pi-
ano; John Finch, accordion; and
Duane Meuli, drums with Mrs. p.
]. Zook assisting with the violin at
such old time favorites as Coming
Through the Rye waltz, waltz qua
drille, the schottische and others.
Mrs. Paul Morrison and Win Harvey
were introduced as the longest time
residents Of this section present.
Mrs. P. J. Zook and Marion Frost
were each given a prize for the
most points won n.dancing the old
time dances. About midnight
bountiful supper was served cafe
terra style Seldom has there been
an event at which SO much genuine
goodwill and enjoyment were pres
ent.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. vic>pr pu1ltr q
Frego were over ne WOuk-end
guests at the Shea and Peldef home.
The Thomas Z. Price fhn1ily Of
kalispell were Sunday quests at
the Fred Rock home.
F. P. Carey and Joseph PeItier
went to Kalispell Sunday, return
ing Monday.
Mrs. F. A. Larson Of Wenatchee,
Wash, was the guest OF her sister,
Mrs. Alex Donaldson, during the
past week.
Miss Ellen King left on No z
Saturday for Davenport, Ia, to re-
sumo her duties at the hospital
there.
For Sale-1 Hoover vacuum clean
er with attachments, almost new,
$4,000: 2 dressers; l chest of draw
ers.-Mrs. F. L. Salter, Eureka. It
Skating parties on Black and
Hampton lakes have been numer-
Gus during the past six weeks and
largely attended.
Fred King came up from Warland
Sunday to spend the day at the
Percy King home.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
TOBACCO VALLEY GRANGE
DOES DEGREE WORK

Tobacco Valle-- Grange met ir
regular session February 8, in the
{. Z. Q. hall with Master West in
the chair.
Sister Alverson announced plans
for a bazaar in the fall. She also
suggested having a white elephant
sale. She gave numerous household
hints. It was decided to have q card
/ party March in the c. Y. o. hall
at 8 o'clock, p. m.
Master West gave the obligation
and secret work of the third and
fourth degrees to applicants Mr..
and Mrs. Gilbert.
We voted to buv two bonds dur
ing the Fourth War Loan Drive
A. c. Mackey gave report in
regard to the deputy's work, and
also report on-the cooperative
system.
Brother Aldus Mackey, with the
armed forces, was reported hos
nitalized in California. Sister Betty
Van Leishout is recovering nicely>
Applicant Mrs. Ray Frost was re-
ported i'll.
Worthy Lecturer Elsie Helms
asked for scrap book material.
The literary program was opened
with roll call of Valentine verses.
The patrons sang, ''The Battle Hymn
Of the Republic" "The Funniest
Valentine Stunt" which proved
very entertaining, was won by
Brother Mackev. H w. Reik, a rep
resentative Of the Soil Conservation
Program, gave very interesting
address in regard to post war plans.
Our Glee Clug sang Silver Threads
Among the Gold" The Dramatic
Club presented a comic skit entitled
Most Women Know" starring
Brother and Sister Yoppe.
GROUP four will serve at our next
with Sister Mabel Shea as
chairman.
MARY T.. JACKSON,
Grange Reporter.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN
DIETETIC ASSOCIATION

/ Mr.. and Mrs George Day of this
city have been enjoying a visit with
their daughter Marv Louise, OF Sc
attic, who is spending her vacation
here.
Marv Louise graduated from Lin
coin County High School with the
class of 1888, and in June, 1912, she
received Bachelor of Science de-
gree IN Home Economics from Wash
lngton State College, where she was
prominent in campus activities
In January. 1913, she started her
year OF training as a dietitian in
terne in the Administrative Dieti
tlan Training Course at the Univer
slty OF Washington in Seattle, hav-
ing been selected as one of IL girls
from colleges over the United States
to take this fifth year of specialized
graduate work.
Generally considered to be one
Of the finest Of its kind in the coun-
try, the Administrative Diezitian
Training Course at the University
OF Washington was organized in
1884. being one of five in the Unit
ed States to be approved by the
American Dietetic Association for
this type Of training. Mary Louise
completed her interneship in De-
cember, 1942 and in addition to
earning credits toward a Master of
Science degree, she is now fully
accredited member of the American
Dietetic Association. She will re-
turn to Seattle February %, to re-
sumo her duties
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
EUREKA
WITH THOSE IN SERVICE

Pfc. Leo O'Brien is in the Tank
Division, stationed at Chaffee, Ark,
Cpl. Glen e. Roose has been
transferred from Fort Lawton, Wn.,
TO some point in the East, believed
TO be preparatory to being sent
overseas.
Joe Weinchrott at McCord Field
has been promoted from staff SER
geant to technical sergeant.
Pvt. H. J. Finch from Camp Adair.
Ore, was home on a short furlough.
Pvt. Finch completed his basic
training at Camp Roberts, and par
tlclpated in army maneuvers dur
ing the months of September and
October.
Pvt. William B. Porter is at Tyn-
dali Field, Fla, where he is re-
ceiving training in blind flying.
S lie Kenneth Knots, A. G. c..
at Treasure Island, San Francisco,
was visiting friends in town Satur-
day. Seaman Knots recently fin
ished his trip around the world. He
joined his ship on the west coast
and arrived at the east coast on his
way home to Rexford. During his
more than year in the navy he
feels lucky that he has not met with
a single untoward incident.
Latest news from S/Sgt. Frank
O'Brien seems to indicate that he
is in China.
T/Sgt. Everett Roose writes that
he expects to be transferred to
some eastern point within the next
two weeks.
Word from S/Sgt. Forrest Knott
says that he is still in the Aleu-
tan Island area and attending
strictly to business.
1t. Doris Morgan was called back
to Pendleton Air Base by her COM
handing officer before her furlough
had expired.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
WAR FUND QUOTA ASSIGNED

Mr.. y. a. Knapp, Of Rexford, has
accepted the Craftsmanship for the
1914 War Fund Drive. The quota
assigned for North Lincoln County
is $4,000 Communities making up
Eureka chapter are Stryker, Trego,
Fortine. Eureka, Rexford, Gateway,
West Kootenai, Ural and all rural
communities in the area.
Mr. Knapp states the need for
funds for the Red Cross is greater
than ever as National Headquarters
looks for double in the demand
that has been upon them since the
last drive, March 1913.
It is through your generous do
nations to the War Fund Drive each
year that the work Of thegNational
Headquarters and your local chap
ter can be carried on.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
JOHN w. SPIELMAN

John W. Spielman died at Stry-
ker, Feb g.. He was ~ years old.
He was born in Germany and had
been resident Of Fortine and
Striker for more than 20 years. He
had no known relatives in this
country Funeral services were held
in the Gompf funeral chapel, Rev.
Apologize of Libby officiating. In
terment was in the Tobacco Valley
cemetery. Pallbearers were Thomas
White, Arthur Berg, Mike Lehman,
Jack Alavana, j. Edmonds and Law
renee Berg.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
GETS HIS RIBS CRACKED

W. r. Porter was the victim Of
an unusual accident It the Sam
Connor's tie mill at Fortine last
week. In some way a log started
swinging in a manner that would
have decapitated the sawyer had
not Porter grabbed the log before
it gained too much momentum. BY
SO doing he undoubtedly saved the
life of the sawyer, but got his own
ribs cracked, necessitating TAPPING
by the doctor. At present Mr.. Por-
ter is walking about with great
dignity.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
NUTRITION CLASS PUPILS TO
REGISTER

Those interested in taking the
nutrition class that will be given
under instructor Miss Wilma
Stearns, home economics instructor
of the local high school. are request
ed to leave their names at the Red
Cross rooms on Saturday or Thurs
day of each week. or at the office
Of Miss Helen T. Schapel. Registra-
ton for the class will close Feb
ruary "a.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
RECEIVES NOTICE OF
BROTHERS DEATH

Joseph Peltier has received news
of the death of his brother, Mon
signor Alfred j. Peltier at Montreal,
Conada. Last summer Monsig. Pei
tier celebrated the fiftieth ami
versary Of his ordination to the
priesthood. This celebration was at
tended by his brother, Joseph Pei
tier.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
SCHOOL HAS VALENTINE
PARTY

Pupils and teacher at the Glenn
Lake school held an enjoyable Val
entine party Friday afternoon. Fol-
lowing short program. the Valen-
tine box was opened and the valen-
tines distributed. After this came a
delicious lunch of ice cream and
cake. Mrs. A. ]. Swing is the teach
err. (Mr. Swing says he was at the
party.)
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION

A real estate deal Of interest to
Eureka people is the dealNmade last
week when DR.. G. A. Clark pur-
chased the home Of the late Mrs.
Lima M. Clark, and E. L. Benson
bought the DR.. Clark home. Both
men plan on making considerable
changes in their new properties be-
fore taking actual possession
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
GUILD MEETING

The Episcopal Guild met at the
home of Mrs. L. A. Riley Friday.
Fifteen members were present. Mrs.
Marie Mosby presided, and led in
prayer and read the Scripture les
son A chapter from the Life of
Christ was read by Mrs. Chas. Keith.
A delectable lunch was served by
the hostess. The next meeting will
be at the home of Mrs. Cora Waller
with Mrs. Keith as co-hostess.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
ROYAL NEIGHRORS SEWING
CIRCLE

The Royal Neighbors Sewing cir
Gle met at the home of Mrs. Cor
don Lyons, with Mrs. Roy Oxender
assisting. A goodly number of mem
bers were present. The usual fine
lunch served at the Lyons home
was enjoyed by all.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
ST. MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS
MISSION
episcopal,


The Rev. w. M. Rosenthal,
Priest-in-charge
February 20 Quinquagesima
Sunday Approximately so days be-
fore Easter), or the Sunday next
before Lent.
II a. m: Sunday school,
7.30 p. m: Evening worship Glen
ton preparatory and sermon.
% Lord, Send thy Holy
Ghost and pour into our hearts that
most excellent gift of charity" Up.
122 of The Book of Common
Prayer.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Birmingham
and son, Frank, of Libby were over
the weekend guests at the Earl
Roose home.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17
HOSPITAL NOTES

Mrs. Tom Moore dismissed Feb.
IL: Mrs. Lewis Miller dismissed
Feb. 3; Mrs. Roscoe Combs admit
ted Feb. and dismissed Feb. IA;
Mrs. Paul Holder admitted Feb. 10.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-02-17

LIEUT.. COL. BANDEL-Air
WAC Ofncer Betty Banded. on her
second inspection trip overseas. has
been promoted to the rank Of lieu
tenant colonel, the War Depart
ment has announced. She Is the
hrst woman to attain this rank and
il next highest officer to Colonel
Oveta Culp Hobby, Director Of the
Corps. Colonel Banded, native Of
Washington. D. c., il former Tue
son, Arizona, newspaper reporter.