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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
Fire Hits
, Stores
(See Pictorial Review

A four-alarm fire of undeter-
mined origin early today de-
stroyed three stores at Joy road
and Grand River, causing damage
estimated at 100000.
Demolished by flames which
ragged out of control more than
two hours were a Cunningham
drug store and the adjoining
Peggy Ann and Red Robin ladies'
apparel stores.
Offices of doctors. dentists and
chiropractors on the second floor
of the Cunningham store we're
damaged when a portion OF the
floor collapsed.
A spokesman for the Cunning
ham company said the burned out
drug store will be replaced as
rapidly as possible. He said a
temporary setup may be ar
ranged in time TO take care' of
some of the Christmas trade. The
store employees were sent to other
company establishments.
According to Fire Marshal Ed
win w. Hall, the fire broke out in
the basement Of the Cunningham
store and spread rapidly to engulf
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
|caza BIames ;
In Hall Beating

HOLLYWOOD, Dec. 4 CUP)-
Antonio Icaza. Panama's lone con-
tribution to talking pictures,
blamed all three defendants today
for the bloody beating and cutting
of actor Jon Hall which put band
leader Tommy Dorsey. his beauti-
full wife, and gambler Allen Smiley
before superior our on assault
charges.
Icaza, a somewhat incoherent
witness at the trial. said Dorsey
broke out of a deadlock Hall had
clamped on him and started work.
ing Hall over with a brok e n
bottle. Smiley was beating up
Hall with his fists, and Mrs.
Dorsey. the glamorous Pat Dane,
departed for the kitchen and re-
turned with a six-inch knife, he
testified.
With this, Icaza said. she "cut
Hall on the nose"
"Smiley grabbed the knife"
1caza said. "and jumped on Hall
and cut UP his coat"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
US. Subs
Sink 20
JapSllips

WASHINGTON. Dec. tINS)
The navy announced today that
marauding U. S. submarines had
sunk 20 more Jap ships, including
a light cruiser and a destroyer. in
Pacific and far eastern waters.
Other Jap losses included 10
medium cargo vessels, one medium
tanker. four medium cargo trans
ports and three small cargo YES
sells. None of these losses had been
reported previously.
The comnlnuique iythe- firwtynr.
houncement since Nov. Is when q
toll of n vessels by the undersea
craft was made public.
AS result of the new enemy
losses. the navy submarine score
against the Japs since Pearl Har-
Dor shows a total of 100 COM
Blatant ships, of which there were
20 cruisers sunk, probably sunk
or damaged.
The destroyer is the doth of the
type to be sunk but, including
those probably sunk and dam
aged, the total score is 81.
There have been a total Of
1000 non-combat vessels sunk,
probably sunk or damaged by u. ).
submarines.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
j. N. Names
4 New Aides

ANN ARBOR. Dec. An a
move 10 plan postwar activities
Alexander V. Ruthven. University
OF Michigan president, today Gre
ated four administrative posts.
Ruthven said the new posts
would relieve him of routin c
duties and allow almost his full
time TO postwar planning.
= The new posts and those APP
pointed 10 them are:
Marvin L. Niehuss. IL, of the
law faculty, second vice president
In charge Of university relations.
Robert p. Briggs. Al. of the bust
ness administration school, third
vice president in charge OF bust
ness and Finance.
Herbert C. Watkins. 80, veteran
university official. secretary and
assistant vice president.
James p. Adams, vice president
Of Brown University, provost, 10
serve as executive vice president
in charge of university activities
on the campus. Adams. 49, will
begin his new duties Jan. l.
Watkins and Niehuss will start
their activities at once and Briggs
on July l, 1945.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
Yule Boxes Sought
For Wounded Men
By JERRY PETIT

Help make this real Christmas
for those who deserve IL most
the wounded fighting men in
nearby government hospitals.
That is the challenge offered
today by The Detroit Times Santa
for Servicemen drive, which al
ready has obtained the support of
patriotic-thinking citizens from all
parts of the metropolitan area.
For the fourth year, these citi-
zens are remembering our sol
diers, sailors and marines In this
area with ever increasing contri-
buttons of money and gift pack
ages in the campaign which Is
being conducted with the cooper
alton of the American Legion.
Participating are both indiyid-
ualS and organizations. as reported
by the American Legion commit
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
Grew Nominated
Stettinius Aid

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 (UP)-
Joseph c. Grew, who was u. s,
ambassador to Japan at the time
of Pearl Harbor. was nominated
today TO be underSecretary OF
state. He will move into the spot
that was held by Edward r. Stet-
tinius until he was promoted into
the secretaryship vacated by Cor
dell Hull.
President Roosevelt also noTni-
mated three new assistant secre-
taries of state:
William L. Clayton, Texas cot
ton broker, who is retiring as sur
plus war property administrator
Archibald MacLeish. now congress
sional librarian; Nelson A. Rookie
Teller. now co-ordinator of inter-
American affairs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
Report laps. 10 Rae
Com. Perry Memoria

CHUNGKING. Dec. 4 (UP)-A
memorial monument at Yokohama
to Commodore Matthew c. Perry,
American navy officer WIN
opened Japan 10 world trade in
1853. will be tremendously de-
stroyed' Dec s as an early ob-
servance of month-long Crush
America" period in the Japanese
homeland. the Chinese newspaper,
Ia Kung Pao. said today, quoting
a Tokyo radio broadcast.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05

tee headed by. John Sullivan q
the Detroit Districts Association.
Representative of the financial
contributions was one from a war
working mother OF a soldier. who
wrote: -
"In Germany, this would -
compulsory. In our country,
it's An honor TO be asked. Z
only hope that all who can rive
win really appreciate tho homer
Of being able 20 remember thess
boys" -
Cash contributions can be sent
by mail to the Santa for Service
men Fund, The Detroit Times,
1870 Cass. Detroit 81. Mich. For
each 81 received the COMMITTEES
will pack a gift box and enclose
the name and address OF the donor.
(see story on Page -
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
1900 u. ). Bombers
Rock 5 Nazi Cities

LONDON. Dec. 4 (UP)-About
1,200 American heavy bombers at
tackled rail yards and industrial
targets at Kassel. Mainz, Geissen.
Soest, Bebera and elsewhere in
western Germany today.
The Liberators and Flying For
tresses were escorted over Ger
many by about 1000 Thunderbolt,
Mustang and Lightning fighters.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
THOUSANDS ASSEMBLE
BowIes Asks Control
OF Business Rentals

WASHINGTON. Dec. 4. (INS)
Chester Bowles. price admins
traitor. today urged Congress to
give him power TO fix commercial
rent ceilings.
Testifying before the Senate
banking committee, Bowles said
this is the only way II meet wide
spread protests of increasing
rentals on business properties.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
.Bresndhdn
Dies in Toledo

TOLEDO. Dec. 4-Roger Bres-
nahan, ga, once one of the greatest
catchers in baseball died today at
his home here.
Bresnahan at one time was
catcher for the New York Giants
and subsequently was owner OF
the Toldeo Mudhens in the Ameri-
can Association.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
Rioters in Athens
Que||ed by British
Shakeup
Hintel

LANSING, Dec. eliminating
a shakeup in the state liquor con-
troll commission organization. Gov.
Kelly said today he is making a
complete survey of charges OF
mismanagement and lack of CO.
operation between the commits
sion and its business manager,
Louis A. Kunzig.
"S0me adjustments must be
made" the governor said after
a 45-minute press conference,
the first since his return from
a three-week western vacation
trip.
WANTS ALL FACTS
There will be no overlapping
Of control. I have been trying to
bring the commission to the
highest point OF efficiency and
I want 20 know all the facts
before I render my decision"
The governor said he has had
no complaint either from Kunzig
or William p. Edmonson. COM
mission chairman. over behind
the-scene" conflicts but admitted
he was not overlooking news
paper reports on dissension be-
tween the two offices.
Kelly reiterated his confidence
in Kunzig and said he was APP
pointed after the most stringent
examination which included the
recommendation of so prominent
Michigan business men asked by
the governor to pass upon the
qualifications of manager for the
states SIS 100000 a year liquor
business.
REPORTS NOT PLEASING
''When 1 appointed Edmonson
as chairman 1 was trying to
get the best continuity with the
subsequent business manager
but the reports I get from the
press have not been pleasing.
The state Of Michigan should
have an efficient. well working
organization at the top Of its
liquor control and I intend 10
get Ii. l only ask that we be
given an opportunity to look
into the matter very carefully"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
Patton Army
.Widens Out
|Briidgehead

PARIS, Dec. 4 NS)-United
States Third Army troops under
1t. Gen. Patton blasted ahead de-
spite a terrific German artillery
barrage today to gain positions
along a 16-mile stretch Of the
Saar River and plunge across m
intact bridge into the town q
Saarlautern.
More than half Of the town q
5000. one Of the most important
|inve1oe 100 alieys - -
Afhe( E1n hGnds, while 4lI6(kGI
crossing Of the German fr0nfier
was effected in the vicinity q
Wilhelmsbroun.
FIRST ADVANCES
Headquarters of Gen. Eisen.
hover revealed that in addition
to Patton's gains, he u. s. First
Army had pushed beyond Bran
denberg and now is in the vicinity
of Bergstein.
Gen. Patton already has gained
two miles in crossing the German
frontier. His forces advanced q
mile and three-quarters approach
ing Keskastel and two miles
northwest of Saarunion.
The First Army, headquarters
said, now is fighting In the vicinity
of Gey. northeast Of Hurtgen, and
along the Kleinhau- Brandenberg
road.
TANKS BEATEN OFF
The ". S. Seventh Army carved
out new gains on the northern
sector of the Alsatian plain. ad.
vancing east of Saarunion for q
mile and a half to enter Diemer.
ingen. These troops repulsed q
tank-supported enemy counter
attack.
Fighting was reported at Win.
gen, with Thea Americans advanc.
ing eight miles northwest Of
Hagenau and entering Gumbrechs.
haffen. Farther south. the town of
Riveauville was taken. This Hes
eight miles north of Colmar.
The Germans made desperate
efforts to smash American posi-
tons and the bridge itself at
Saarlautern.
The bridge apparently ~.
NAMED intact. however. and 1t.
Gen. Patton's troops poured over
rapidly to the eastern bank IN
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
Ack-Ack Destroys
vi German Planes
HOURLY TEMPERATURES

AMERICAN FIRST ARMY
HQ,, Dec. q QNS)A-The most
deadly accurate anti-aircraft fire
probably ever loosed in the history
Of modern warfare yesterday de.
stroyed Al of 20 German fighter
planes attempting to strafe Ameri'
can vehicles on the Cologne auto.
balm highway.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05

At first war correspondents
were reluctant TO report the ds-
tonishing high claims. but the ie-
ports now have been confirmed
and the actual wreckage of the
German fighters is strewn over
the ground for many miles in this
area.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
penner'S Widow
Robbed of Jewels

NEW YORK. Dec. 4 QNS)--
Five pieces of jewelry valued al
$4,000 were missing from her
wardrobe trunk when il arrived
al New York City. Mrs. Joe Pen
ner, widow of the comedian, re-
ported TO police today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
Partisens Take Knin

LONDON, Dec. 4 (UP)-Yugo-
slav Partisan forces have cap
tured the inland port of Knin. Is
miles northeast OF Sibenik. after
a ive-week siege, the Partisan
radio said today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
CeiIinq Set

WASHINGTON. Dec. 4 (UPl-
Retail dry cleaning establishments
will be required to post maximum
prices for their II main services
beginning Jan. Is, the OPA an
nounced TODAY.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
THE WAR FRONTS

RUSSACossack flying columns open battle Of Lake Baaon
at eastern gateway to Austria. page IL
FRANCEThrd Army poises for drive into Saar basin after
smashing Saar River. page L.
PACFICPT boats damage Jap shipping rains bog down
Leyte operations. page 2)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
5a1I[3ZS1$


James Bommarito %, Of 87l6 Mofrett, was arrested
by police Of the hodup squad this afternoon for question
ing in the underworld killing of expuglist Eddie Sar-
kesan and the $4,000 hodup of the Burton Jewery Co..
of 40 w. Grand River.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
L. S. PLANES SINK JAPANESE GUNBOAT>

CHUNGKING, Dec. (UP)-Planes from the 18th
Air Force sank Japanese gunboa in the Yangtze River
Saturday when the enemy vessel attacked the Kukang
area, in north Kiangsi providence, 1t announced
today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
REP. GORE RESIGNS TO TAKE WAR JOB

WASHINGTON, Dec. (UP)-Rep Albert Gore Cd
Of Tennessee resigned today member of the House
OF Representatives to take undiscosed depart
ment assignment He will return to Congress when the
session cOnVeneS in January.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05

BUCHAREST, Dec. 8 (UP)-
King Michael I today directed
Gen. Nicolae Radescu. chief of
the Romanian army general stan,
TO form a new cabinet.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
Government
Not Likely
To Survive

MOON. Dec. 4 (UP)-The
Greek crisis reached the boiling
point today when British troops
disarmed upwards of 800 left-wina
Elias supporters who marched into
Athens in defiance of the British
military.
The Greek cabinet was reported
on the verge of quitting in order
to avert open civil war.
1t. Gen. Ronald Scobie, com
mander of Allied troops in Greece,
barred the Elias troops from
Athens, but the Greek Partisans
defied his order and swept into the
city from Thebes and seized sew
eral police stations.
PANANDREOUS OUT
British troops interviewed, dis
armed the Elias men and turned
the police stations back TO civil
authorities.
But il did not appear that the
government of Premier Georges
Panandreous would survive the
crisis. 1t announced officially that
there was a government crisis
which Is parliamentary language
meaning that il was unable to
carry on further without being re-
constituted. 1t was expected that
members would resign and pre-
sumably. a left-wind government
backed by the Elias elements would
take its place.
THOUSANDS ASSEMBLE
Thousands of Athenians demon
strated in Constitution Square
during funeral sedvices for is per.
sons killed in yesterdays riots.
En- route to the cemetery, the
demonstrators spotted a group OF
A erican officers whom they
cheered wildly. Another group
gathered outside the American
legation and cheered.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05
Reds Smash
AT Austrian
| Invasion Gate

LONDON, Dec. CUP) - A
laundering battle that German
strategists predicted would seal
the fate of Austria was joined
along the eastern shores of Lake
Balaton today as CosSack flying
columns smashed head-on into a
powerful Nazi defensive screen
thrown across the invasion gate"
barely so miles from Austrian soil
The German DNB news agency
said major" Soviet tank forces
broke through to the northeastern
rim Of the lake. but asserted that
German reserves were attacking
them on both flanks and that the
penetration had been sealed off.
OUTFLANK BUDAPEST
Farther to the south, DNB said
the German center and right
wing were holding firm, although
II conceded the Nazis had "evaded
decision" yesterday and were
picking their own ground for a
counterattack--a roundabout con-
lcession that the Germans still we're
falling back on the lake shores.
Alarmed German spokesman
warned their 1eople that breath
taking military events are immi-
nent" and indicated that the Reds
were hurting everything at their
command into a twofold attempt
to break open the gateway to
Vienna and outflank Budapest
from the west
CONTROL HUNGARY
| An equally critical situation
faced the Nazis along the Hun
garian-Slovak border northeast of
Budapest, where other Red army
forces finally shook their ar
mored divisions loose on the flat
lands 100 miles east Of Vienna,
after breaking through the twin
German strongholdS of Miskolc
and Satoraljaujhely.
Miskolc, where the Nazis had
held out under three weeks Of
heavy attack, fell after an all-day
street battle during which the
Germans armed thousands of
Hungarian. Czech and Slovak fac
tory workers in a desperate at
tempt TO beat off the Russian at
| tack
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-05

JACKIE MILLS nov starring in Big SHOW AZ
LATIN oCARTER. Special Dinner, 81 so,
ADV.
Laurel outlook., 1944-02-23
The Outlook Says:

Robert Clarence Benin of the
marines returned to his base at
San Diego Monday after spending
a leave here with relatives.
Mrs. Roscoe Shay was honored
Tuesday afternoon at a surprise
birthday party at her home. Host
esses were Mrs. Kenneth Shay, Mrs.
William Schwab and Mrs. A. l..
Grubs. When refreshments were
served a birthday cake decorated
in patriotic colors centered the
table. Guests were Mrs. Harold
Wood, Mrs. J. o. Void, Mrs. Amos
Flood, Mrs. Fred Schiller, Mrs.
Hugh Dickson, Mrs. Cora GILES,
Mrs. Vinton Shay, Miss Valma
Shay, Mrs. Carl Burke, and the
honor guest. Climaxing the day,
Mrs. Shay received a telephone call
in the evening from her son,
Charles Shay of Seattle, and held
a conversation with him and his
wife.
Laurmont club members and Mrs
]. A. Spencer, a guest, were en-.
tertained Tuesday at the nome VI
Mrs. H. It. Smart. Contract
awards during the afternoon were
won by Mrs. l. N. Smith and Mrs.
Roy Edwards, and Mrs. Spencer
received a guest prize.
Mrs. C. H. Barney was hostess
at a special meeting of the Laurel
Garden club Thursday afternoon at
her home. The event marked toe
close of the Secret Sister year. In
a game of poems compOsd by Mrs.
C. NJ. Brenden, the name Of her
"~secret sister" was revealed 70
each member, and resulted in many
pleasant surprises. Following the
meeting a dessert luncheon was
served by the hostess. !
FIR. and Mrs. o. J. Wooters haa
as guest several days during the
week William Fisher of Broken
Bow, Neb., a nephew of Mrs
Wooters.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Bender OF
Billings were guests Sunday OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Strecker.
Laurel outlook., 1944-02-23
Laurel News Items

Mrs. Henry E. Edgmond was
hostess Thursday to her five hun
bred club. Mrs. C. f. Rodgers was
a guest. The high score prize OF
the evening went to Mrs. j. o.
Speare, second to Mrs. Jack Romeo,
and Mrs. c. j.. McManus received
the door prize.
Miss Martha Smith of Pasadena,
Calf, was a guest several days OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Mnuel Zahn. She re-
turned to Pasadena Tuesday after
a visit with relatives in Billings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Carlson were
guests in Joliet at a dinner at the
home of Mrs. Martin Davidson in
honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Emory
Hardie of Farragut, Ida.
Contract club members were
guests Tuesday of last week of Mrs.
J. F. Macdonald. Awards during
the afternoon were won by Mrs. j.
A. Spencer and Mrs. B. A. Sherrow.
Mrs. Harold Bungard entertained
at a farewell party Wednesday eve
ming in honor of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Clyde Griffin, who are
moving to Rockville to make their
home. Guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
w. L. Griffin of Billings, Mr.. and
Mrs. L.. o. Paronto, Mr.. and Mrs.
Boyd hurry, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Florey and Mr.. and Mrs. Giffin.
Laurel outlook., 1944-02-23
HAPPENINGS


Mrs. M. j. Ness was hostess al
the home of Mrs. Hubert Walton
Wednesday of last week, entertain
ing for her pinochle club. At the
games during the evening Mrs. Ness
held high score, Mrs. Harold Leach
second, and Mrs. Walter Thomas
travel and low.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Garlock had
as a guest Mr.. Garlock's brother,
Lloyd Garlock, seaman second class
fire control, who was on leave from
service in the Pacific. He left Tues
day for the east coast where he
plans to attend a submarine school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Roberts ami
daughter Vicki spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. P. w. Roberts at
Park City.
Robert Elliot and his aunt, Miss
Bessie Elliot, were guests from
Roundup Thursday of Mrs. A. F.
Elliot, Mrs. E. A. Weber and Mrs.
Bud Roberts.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Hatfield have
IeIuTileu IEOm Il mOlLl > "Trip 10
eastern states. They left Laurel
Jan. Is and spent several weeks in
Maryville, Mo-, the guests of Mr..
Hatfield's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
W. Hatfield. In Tampa, Fla, they
visited Mrs. Hatfield's brother,
Master Sgt. Howard Carter, who
was leaving for overseas duties.
While at Tampa they were guests
of Mrs. Hatfield's uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. McCullah. En-
route to Laurel they we're guests
of relatives in Chicago.
Following a $50 dinner served
in the Home Economics room of the
high school Monday, the Quill and
Scroll chapter held candlelight mi
tiatory ceremonies for a class of
candidates. A number. of guests
were present for the event. Miss
Nancy Huntington is sponsor for
the group.
Mrs. Clyde Pearson left last week
to join her husband, who is attend
ing the army radio school at Madi-
son, Wis.
Laurel outlook., 1944-02-23
The Outlook Says:

Mrs. o. L. Paronto was hostess
Friday to her pinochle club and
awarded prizes to Mrs. Merle Bran
hall and Mrs. Harold Bungard.
Mrs. Kenny Oleson of Boise, Ida,
was a guest several days this week
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. R. w.
Easton.
Mrs. w. P. Sexton and Mrs. Rob-
ert Fry were winners of the first
and second honors at bridge when
Mrs. Albert Kinney entertained
Wednesday of last week for men,
bers of her club.
Recent dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Gerke were Mr.. and
Mrs. Mervin Gerke and daughter
Wanda and Mr.. and Mrs. D. G..
Gerke and son Rudolph.
Laurel outlook., 1944-02-23
DOrcas Club Has
Meeting On Feb. l6

The Dorcas club of the Congre-
gational church met at the home
of Miss Clara Leis Wednesday eve
ming, Feb. 16. After the business
meeting, conducted by the president
Mrs. Alec o. Reiter, the evening
was spent sewing, embroidering and
crocheting.
Later in the evening the group
assisted Rev. Theodore Strobel IN
getting the church service news
papers ready for mailing.
A lunch was served by the hos,
t~esses, Miss Virginia Miller n
Miss Clara Leis.
Laurel outlook., 1944-02-23
Couple Wed Feb. 5 At
Saltwater COuntyseat

Frank C. Brock, 80, son of Mr..
and Mrs. William C. Brock of
Park City, and Amelia Schmidt, q,
daughter of David Schmidt OF
Laurel, were married Saturday
Feb. 5, at Columbus, according to
ounceme this week.
The ceremony was performed by
Justice of the Peace j. G. Higen-
son. Attendants were Pauline
Smitt and Karl Kober.
Laurel outlook., 1944-02-23

At a dinner honoring Staff Ser
geant and Mrs. Raleigh W. EastOn
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. c. b.
Strong at Park City Monday eve
ming, those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. r. w. Easton, Mrs. Kenny
Oleson, Mr.. and Mrs. Truells Birk-
Laurel outlook., 1944-02-23

land, Mr.. and Mrs. Freddie Her
man, Gaylord Easton, Mr.. and Mrs
Strong, Alice and Florence Str ng.
Lois Fink, and the honor guests.
Augusta Strecker returned to
school Monday after an absence
due to an appendix operation.