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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20
Jap Drive At Hengyang
Making More Progress

CHUNGKING, June 10 In A
Japanese drive pointed ominously
at the vital railway junction OF
Hengyang in lower Human province
has made still more progress, the
Chinese high command admitted
tonight, and it also acknowledged
a sudden setback in Yunnan pro
vince, far to the west, in the loss
of Lungling on the Burma road.
With thrice-defended Changsha
encircled and its position now
appearing virtually hopeless, the
japanese main body which by
passed the city drove several miles
beyond captured Chuchow, less
than rs miles northeast of the Can
ton-Hankow railway city of Heing-
wang. Protective columns for this
offensive movement spread out
east and west Of the strategic rail
way.
Chuchow is about Is miles south
east Of Changsha.
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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20
War Production Faces
Critical Period Ahead

WASHINGTON, June 49, III
Donald M. Nelson asserted today
that the next three months will be
highly critical ones for war pro-
duction and that 100000 workers
should be shifted Immediately from
their present locations to make
BADLY needed" war materials.
But despite this situation, the
War Production Board chief told
senate investigators, he thought it
was "essential' to the country S
welfare to make concrete plans for
restoring civilian production. He
testified before the senate war in
vestigating committee which is
looking into prospects for stepping
up the output of scarce civilian
products such as pots and pans.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20
Wholesale Market
Open For Business

Growers were well represented,
for a Monday" at the opening OF
the new $4,000 wholesale growers
market at Fourth and Ashe Streets
yesterday morning, according to
City Manager A. c. Nichols.
Charge for the use Of one ten
by twelve-feet space is fifty cents
day, and growers may rent
Space by the day week, or month.
Nichols announced that II out of
% spaces available on one side
Of the market were occupied by
produce growers at the opening.
John D. Bellamy is market man.
ager.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20
Foods Council Plans
For Radio Program

The Foods Council for New Han
over county met yesterday in the
office of Miss Ann Mason, home
demonstration agent.
Representatives from four differ.
ent groups were present: Miss
Foster Home Economist from the
ride Water Bldg, Miss Mason
Miss Ginnie Stout, health depart
ment representative who was elect
ID chairman of the council dur
Ing the meeting, and three home
economies teachers from the dis
rict.
Plans for radio program to
he conducted by the group were
discussed at the meeting.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20
Bond Drive Workers
Appointed In Warsaw

WARSAW, June 19.-Workers in
the Fifth War Loan drive for War
saw have been announced as fol
lows: Wayne Jordan, A. L. Cave
naugh, and Mrs. G. D. Bennett,
heads. with Warren A. Smith, R.
E. Wall, Mrs. w. L. Surratt, Cor
don West, H. A. Parker, D. H.
Carlton, G.. D. Bennett, Mamie
Turner, Mary Stanford, and Hen.
ry Martin. The quota is $115,000.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20
Foreign P oEcy Debate
Keeps Senators Occupied

WASHINGTON, June 10 ~
The senate became embroiled in
another heated debate on foreign
policy late today. Senator Connal-
". D.-Texas) pleaded for unity
and against shipping behind the
lines. and Senate investigation tc
determine W ie t h er Winston
Churchill, before becoming Prime
Minister, had obtained assurances
Of help in the war from President
Roosevelt.
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100 miles above the eternal city,
but also the former Anzio beach
head, and flew over the Liri Valley,
Casino and its shattered abbey.
Arnold left Marshall after the
first phase of the tour to go ia
various air bases in Italy.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20
Marshall And Arnold
Visits Italian Area.

ROME, June 10 III Gen.
George c.. Marshall, U. S. Army
chief of staff, and Gen. Henry H.
Arnold, U. S. Army Air Force
chief, flying on from personal
inspection of the Normandy battle
front, have visited Rome and the
Italian battle areas, it was per-
mitted to be disclosed. today.
/. It was MarshaI's first visit
to the Italian front, and he not only
toured the area where U. S. troop:
have chased the Germans some
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20

RALEIGH, June 1e-A-A five
day public library workshop open
ed today at Shaw university 1or
Is Negro librarians from NORTH
Carolina and South Carolina.
Sponsoring the workshop are the
North Carolina Library commls-
sion and the Richard B. Harrison
public library y
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20
Obituaries
ADOLPHUS b. LYNCH

Funeral services of Adolphus
Barnes Lynch, 80, were held at his
home at 213 North 18th street yes
terday afternoon, with burial fol-
lowing in Oakdale cemetery. Mr..
Lynch was employed by the At
lantic Coast Line as paymaster for
so years.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20
TAYLOR BACK IN ROME

ROME, June 19.-LR-Myror
Taylor, President Roosevelt's spe-
cial representative to the Vatican
arrived tonight. He last was in It
ally in November, 1922 and was
asked by the President to return
to his old position after the liberia
tion of Rome.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20
COTTON SPINNING OFF

WASHINGTON, June 80 Up =
The census bureau reported today
that the cotton spinning industry
operated during May at 100 per
cent of capacity on an 80-hour
basis, compared with 124.9 per
cent during April this year and
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20
C. D. WEEKS

C. D. Weeks, former Wilmington
lawyer, died at his home in Hen
Jacksonville yesterday morning af-
ter a short illness. Surviving are
three daughters, Mrs Lewis
Schenck of Burlington, Mrs. Fred
Streetman of Ashsville, and Miss
Anne Weeks of Hendersonville.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20
PROMOTED

WARSAW, June 19.-John Thom-
as Gresham, Jr., has been pro
NOTED to lieutenant commander IN
the Navy. stationed at Charleston
S. c.
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America s
lnUQSIOn!
:. Weapons

APP Features

=. AP Textures
/. The go nm mortar is a light
!. in1an ~ support weapon for
use against machine gun
nests, attacking infantry or
hgnt emplacements. It con-
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sists Of a barrel, base cap
and firing pin
The mortar throws a three
pound high explosive projec-
tile or an illuminating she'll to
disclose aerial targets at night.
Its range is from 100 to 1000
yards. ~
(Tomorrow: The 3-Inch Gum
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20
Once Fat! Now Has
a Models Figure
II lost 81 lbs.
wear size IA again.
Betty Reynolds. Brooklyn

beIIY ke7IIoIus. p1oONyH
Once i56 lbs, Miss Reynolds
lost weight weekly with AYDS
Vitamin Candy Reducing Plan.
Now she has a models figure.
Your experience may or may
not be the same but try this
easier reducing plan. First Bot
Must .Shov Results or money
back. No exercise. No laxatives.
No drugs. Eat plenty. You don't
cut out meals. potatoes. etc.
YOU Just cut them down. Simple
when you enjoy delicious AYD:
Onlv S1.l5 for 80 DAYS supply.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20

The pinto bean ic New Mexico's
No, / native delicacy,
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20

134.1 pe- cent during May last
year.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20

British Columbia was once
known as New Caledonia.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-06-20

nxzEs. sonny boy, I'm your daddy = the daddy you
don't remember because you were Just few
months old when left for war ..>.-
Warts heartIess, little 1tdoesnt give mucn heea
~ fam;v ties. But. along with millions Of other men
and women in uniform, your daddy is certainly doing
everything he can to keep another war from starting
when you're grown up and have children Of your own
No. c;v;l;an life can.match the sacrifices that
fr,ro home and 6resde- many Others
~ +s arned .erv;ces-are making for us on the fight
ing fronts. s7.. sss,~
But this much we all can DO. e We .an ...a..s
that the America they're fighting for stays strong
It's more than good Amercanlsm 70 ''1 Te.s h,v
limit in War Bonds. it's gooo OuSlnes: - ~
more Bonds than we planned now a..e
War Loan Drive ana te's @eep =, 1910
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-17
Leave for North

Mrs. Frank Kuhn and
her daughter. Aeuielle Of
Mckinley road left Tues
day morning for Harbor Springs
and plan TO be away until
after Labor Day -.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archibald
Mckay OF Indian Village
Manor have reopened their
summer home at Crystal Lake
-. closed for several years e.
and are making frequent jaunts
;. back and forth -.
MIR. and Mrs. Richard Under
wood and their daughter, Sally
of Chevy Chase near
Washington -. are in town for
a day or two en- route TO Grand
Bend. Ont. - where they will
visit Miss Mary Doyle =.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-17
Greet Old Friends

SEVERAL OUT OF TOWN
visitors were being greeted
by old friends and new e.
Mrs. Elliott r. Davies Of
Charleston. n. c. former
Detrolter and Boat Club mem
her was with her mother
ir-;AH Mrs. Karl Davies
.. whose house guest she IS.
Ms. +. O. Wilton Of
Bpzeman. Mont, =. was lunch
ing with her daughter-in-law
Mrs. Frank A. Wilton whom
Shh is visiting
Mrs. w +. Lands was
accompanied by Mrs. d O.
KJgFn OF Bay Village >. near
Cleveland
Erd Ensign David Richardson
very handsome in his blue
air Corps uniform -, created
quite sensation as the
only man at the party -.
insign Richardson who is
on route to his new station al
jacksonville, Fla. -. il visiting
his sister Mrs. Louis Brozo
o. HillcreSt ..
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-17
Mrs. Schmidt Leaves

Mr.. AND MRS. LEO FITZ-
PATRICK o.. and their friends
are saying A reluctant
good by ., to Mrs. Arthur
Schmidt who returns 10
her home in New York today
with her daughter, Nancy &.
after a long visit with the
Fitzpatricks
Her stay here was one
long round OF Jolly parties.
Mrs. Earl Cardoff Of
MuSkoka road is being
thanked for the amusing and
interesting bridge luncheon she
gave for Mrs. Schmidt {.
yesterday. ..
This was really q come-as-
you-are party -. so Mrs. Car
DOT dropped in on each guest
at 9 a. m. As A surprise
and insisted on each Of
them going onto the party i.
IN exactly what she had on At
the moment -.
So there were nighties and
neghgecs sun shorts and
tletory garden Stacks and,
here and there, a kitchen
= Ut ON
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-17
In Mayfair
WITH
The Cbaberon

MEMBERS or the decorat-
Inc committee Al The Detroit
Boat Club raided tho club
gardens late Tuesday evening.
And. IN consequence. yeSter-
day ; tables AZ the flower lunch
con were gayly decked with
bright petuAsS 80. roses .
mans Colds g.. and lilies. -.
Mrs. .ThCdor ZieSmeI -. and
Mrs. Robert Cove 81. worked
out a special floral arrangement
OF SuntlowcrS in a large green
vase 10 suggest Van Goghs
famous painting -. August
and this was placed IN the
lounge $3.50.
Mrs. ZieSmcr wore a two
piece frock IT,. in aqua blue.
with tiny red dots -. and her
shoes and earrings &C.. were red
too -.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-17
Miss Dougher Mutter Rites
To Wed

MR.. AND MRS. JAMES
BOUCHER Of Leslie avenue an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Madge Marie. 10 Wal
ter Matthew Reckinger Jr.. son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter ReCk-
niger of Dearborn Hills.
Mr.. ReckinGer Is attending
The University OF Detroit. Miss
Dougher was graduated from
Visitation High School and at
tended Wayne University.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-17
Cpl. Mason
Engaged

MR.. AND MRS. A. GORDON
MASON Of WeStbrook road an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Marine Cpl. Patricia
Ruth Mason, 10 Marine Cpl.
James Henry Bryant Jr.. son of
MIR. and Mrs. James Henry
Bryant Of Alexandria, Va.
The bride-elect iSAnow sta
toned in Arlington, Va, and her
fiance is stationed at Cherry
Point. n. c. The wedding will
be held Sept. 10 in ST. Pauls
Memorial Episcopal Churc
here.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-17
Set for Fall

1T WILL be an autumn we'd
ding for Patricia Anne Mutter
and Hughes Mann Harper.
Announcement was made to-
day of the engagement of Miss
Mutter. daughter of Harry V.
Mutter of Wildemere and the
late Mrs. Mutter.
Ter fianCe is The son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Edgar f Harper of
Pleasant Ridge.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-17
De+roiters
In New York

THOUGH AUGUSTS heat al
tracts most of the city's vaca-
tioning populace 10 the cool
beaches. New York City con-
tinues to hold its own as a pop
ular summer visiting spot.
Among the Detroiters cur
rently/ enjoying holidays there
are Mr.. and Mrs O. II. Leidy
of Whittier road Crosse Pointe,
and Mr. and Mrs. -. J. Hutch
inson OF Canterbury road, De-
troit.
Mrs. II. r COnnor Of Sher-
wood avenue has concluded her
visit in the East.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-17
Women's Party
Picnic Tomorrow

A PICNIC viii be held by the
Michigan branch of the Ma
tional Women'S Party at 6 p. m.
tomorrow FIN the Belle Isle Ca
sino. A buffet supper will be
featured. Reservations must be
made.
Mrs Elsa Bailey. Mrs. Amelia
Pasternacki and Mrs. l.. II.
Lamiman will be the hoStesSeS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-17
Wears Brown Frock

MRS. F. a. EASTWOOD -.
chairman of the day e. wore A
two-piece brown frock with
a white dickey an aqua
straw hat and matching
gloves 49,.
Mrs. Roy Deiart was in lug
gage tan with white com
Mrs. Joseph n. krolik &.
The social activities chairman Of
the year chose a fetching
print in deep pink and white 80.
Mrs. John Denlcr rushed
about her committee duties -.
IN white Jersey dress D.. with
a lavender and purple leaf
print :. and a beige straw hat.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-17
Miss Lippitt Engaged

MR.. AND MRS. NORMAN J.
LIPPITT or Calvert avenue
announce the engagement Of
their daughter Harriet TO Pvt.
Theodore Phillip KraSs, son of
Mr., and Mrs. Jack krass of
Tuxedo avenue.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-17
Back From Cruise

MARIE L. LOECHNER of
Griggs avenue. with her mother.
Mrs. Laura LOechner and her
niece. Marianne Nash. has just
returned from a cruise through
the Saguenay River.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-17
Birth Announced

1T. AND MRS. WILLIAM G.
LERCHEN JR. of Yorkshire
road announce the birth of a
daughter. Ann Blakeslee, last
Thursday. Mrs. Lerchen is the
former Elizabeth Anderson.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-17
Shipstons Return

DR.. AND MRS. w. HARVEY
SYMPTOM of Mcmillan road,
Crosse Pointe Farms. have re-
turned from a weeks cruise on
the North American.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-17
Fred Mott Honored

MRS. FRED r. MOTT of
Woodmont road entertained at
dinner party Sunday in the
Dearborn Inn 10 mark Mr..
Motifs birthday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-17
Vacation in East

MIR. AND MRS. r. 3. OCT
FREDSON, Mrs. X. w. Edwards
and Mr.. and Mrs. William j.
Young Jr are spending vaca-
tons at Spring Lake, n. J.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-18
List ParatrOOper
In War Dead

which he has been awarded the
Purple Heart. Enlisting in Deem
Der, 1889, he went overseas in
September, 1912, and has seen
action in Africa. Sicily and Italy.
Two brothers, Sgt. Berry and Sgt.
Jordan W., are now in England,
His mother is Mrs. Ida N. Hodg-
ms. 3421 w. Chicago Blvd.
PFC. JAMES j. KARALES, q,
sometime in July, in France. Ac-
cording to his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Steven Karales, 480 MARI
borough. he has received the Pur-
pie Heart. Before entering serv-
ice two years ago, Pfc. Karales
worked for Chrysler. He went
overseas last October. A brother,
Pvt. Peter, is also overseas.
PVT. JOSEPH n. NADER, 20
July 81, in France. Awarded the
Purple Heart, he is now back in
action. A graduate of Highland
Park High. he entered service in
March, 1943. and went overseas
the following October. His mother,
Mrs. Matilda Nader. lives at las
Pasadena. Highland Park.
CPL. JOHN w. HOVEY, 26,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-18
Milk Mixture for
Stomach Ulcers

A recent medical discovery nov being
used by doctors aud hospitals every.
where has proven unusually successful
In the treatment Of stomach ulcers
caused from excess acid II is harm.
less preparation yet so effective that In
many cases the pains Of stomach ulcers
disappear almost immediately after ii Is
used. Also recommended for gas pains,
indigestion and heartburn due 90 hyper
acidity. Sufferers may now try this at
home by obtaining bottle Of Lurin
from their druggist. Lurin contains this
new discovery in it's purest form. Easy
20 take. Just mix two teaspOonfuls In q
half glass Of milk. Costs but little. Try
4 bottle, IL must satisfy or money re
funded. Lnrin for sale by CUNNING
HAM AND DRUG STORES EVERY
WHERE.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-18
KILLED

CPL. RUSSELL N. FREER, "a,
died of wounds received Aug. 2. in
France. A BEDFORD High gradu-
ate, he worked for the A e. p Tea
Co. before entering service In
October. 1941. Cpl. Freer served
in Panama for IS months, and
last January left for England with
the field artillery. He leaves his
parents, Mr.. and ''rs. Albert L.
Freer, 1924 Lahser.
PVT. HERBERT WENDLAND,
19, Sept. 20, over Holland. After
graduating from Southwestern
High, Pvt. Wendland entered
service in April. 1913. and went
overseas last January with the
paratroops.- He leaves his mother,
Mrs. Martha Wendland, 8439
Gather; a sister, Jean. and one
brother. Pvt. Albert, now in Eng
land.
PVT. JOSEPH 8. HEGEDUS,
25, died on Aug. II. from wounds
received 10 days previously in
France. He was formerly en-
ployed by the Detroit Tube Prod
uets Co. entered service in
February. 1914. and went overseas
last July. Surviving him are his
wife. Bernice, and 20-months-old
daughter, Nancy Lee. or 600 S.
Greyfriars. his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen Hegedus, 1924 Fer
ney, Dearborn; two sisters, and
three brothers, one of whom is in
Italy.
IT'S CHARLES X. MseKIN-
NON. %. July 28. in France. A
former Cass Tech student he was
later employed at the Willow Run
bomber plant. He entered service
in July, 1912. and went overseas
the following January. MacKinnon
faced five counterattacks during
the az hours his regiment held
the principal gateway for Amer
lean troops entering Normandy.
He leaves his mother, Mrs. Her
man A. Taggart, 1880 Made
leine, and two brothers in service.
PVT. ROBERT l.. SCHATTLER,
%, died July %. from wounds re-
ceived in France. Formerly en-
ployed at the Fisher Body plant,
he entered service in January.
1943. and had been overseas 10
weeks. Surviving him are his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Sehattlef, II Cora, River Rouge;
one brother in service. and one
sister.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-18

Sept. 10. in Holland. Before Join
ing the paratroops. Cpl. Hovey
was employed by the Wolverine
Tube Co. His wife. June. lives at
2340 Green.
PVT. RICHARD l.. PAUL, q,
July 81. in France. for which he
received the Purple Heart. He
.gra duated from DENLY High,
worked at VickerS. entered serv-
ice in August. l943, and went
overseas last April. His mother
is Mrs. Theresa II. Paul of 4O55
Hereford.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-18

Included in today's biographi-
cal sketches of Detroiters killed
or wounded in action is a para
trooper who lost his life over Hol-
land.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-18
Made Division Chief

Charles Smith, for seven years
a member of the Detroit depart,
ment of internal revenue. has
been made division chief at Pom
tiac TO head operations in Oak
land, Macomb and ST. Clair
counties.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-18
Look Young, Pretty,
and INTERESTING!

fashions for Prophetic fashions indulge
exciting whms color That emphasize cleancu lines and
tailoring glorify Fashions keyed this forward
looking Winter when daytime will be trim and business
like gong OUT frankly GLAMOROUS than er
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-18

The Detroit Times has far moro
nationally famous features than
any other Detroit newspaper.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03

being booed off the stage you went to your dress
ing room to quarrel with your partner There was
a rap on the door When you opened the door
there was the house manager standing ten feet
away with broom extended toward you as far
as his arm could reach With his other hand he
was holding his nose pinched between thumb and
forehnger That meant you were smelling up the
Joint And on the end Of the broom were your
pictures that had been in lobby frame FIVE min
utes before. You were washed up.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03

Il was also Johnny who took a soused pal
h0ms with him at dawn, and was knocked three
ways from Wednesday with a kitchen mop. re-
peat il was Johnny who picked himself up at the
bs<tsS, end * a long fight Of brgwnstone steps
and remarked. That's the wile-always clown
ing"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-09-03

Probably Johnnie's best gag was when he told
his pals. Boys you've been good 70 me and Aggie
wheu we weren't working I'm giving a spa
ghetu dinner tonight al SpumOn and Par
chests"