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Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-04-13
Women S Program
Opens April Il

Recreational facilities of the
Y.W.C.A. will be enjoyed ano
utilized by Local IL women
when their new recreational
program sponsored by the Local
opens at the Y on April 81.
Mrs. Mildred Jeffreys, Direc-
tor, Women's Bureau, War
Policy Division, UAW-CIO, De-
troit, will be the principal
speaker of the evening when the
program gets away to its start.
Dancing. swimming, roller
skating, ping pong, cards and
many other amusments will be
available for the women. The
entire program has been made
possible by Local IL which has
provided the recreational oppor-
tunities for all women members
of the Local who are in good
standing.
Committees have been placed
in charge of the program as
follows: Programs Alice Palmer,
Standard Commutator; Bessie
Murave, Tillotson; Irene Cherry,
Champion; Norma Schaefer,
DeVilbiss and Helen Andryc,
Toledo Steel Products.
Educational and recreational
program, Merle Kerchman,
chairman; secretary, Ir n e
Cherry; treasurer, Freda Piatt;
hostesses, Virginia Drzewiecki,
Dolores Drzewiecki and Tillie
Hickey, publicity M a rg r e
Lather.
Medical examinations will be
paid by Local IL for the first
100 women who wish to avail
themselves of the opportunity
provided by the recreational
program.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-04-13
Next Sof+boII
Meeting Monday

The next meeting of those in
terested in forming a softball
league, sponsored by Local IL,
will be held at 800 p. m. Mon
day, in parlor "C' at Local IL
headquarters.
A schedule will be drawn up
and committees for the govern
ment of the league will be Sc
lected. All questions concern
ing the league for the coming
season will be discussed and de-
cided upon at this meeting.
1t is planned to have Harry
Collins, well known sports au-
thority and celebrity, and Shell
don Shinavar, president of the
Toledo Umpires Association, at
tend the meeting.
Monday, April 16, will also
be the deadline for entries in
the softball league. 1t has been
decided that no team will be
accepted after this date. The
league will be composed of
teams representing Units affiliat-
ed with Local II, UAW-CIO.
Tune In WTOL Every Thursday, 1880 u, m.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-04-13
Loca|12, UAW-GO, Softba|I League Meeting Held
Bell Diamonds
TO Be Repaired

City Council, through the ef-
forts of members Thomas Burke
and Ira Bame, authorized the
reconditioning of the city's pub
lie ball diamonds, stands, foun-
tains, and health facilities. The
work is to start Immediately to
prepare the parks for the COM
ing baseball and softball season.
Members of Local IL, UAW-
CIO appeared before the council
and spoke in behalf of the
measure, supported by the Old
Timers Baseball Association.
Tune In wToL Every Thursday, 1880 p. m.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-04-13
From The
Rule Book
BY Wilbert "Birdie" Rule
Director of Education and Recreation

those of who claim that the United States is the
best nation in sports throughout the world let consider
the physical fitness and sports program of Russia The
Soviet has launched giant recreatonal pro-
gram and conducting sports vast scale in the
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-04-13

two softball leagues. One of
the leagues would be for the
second and third shift work.
ers who have been hampered in
their desire to participate in
sports events sponsored by
Local IL. 1t is proposed that
these workers will play their
games on the public ball dia-
monds on Sunday mornings.
For the other league, the first
shift workers, it is planned to
play twilight games on Monday
and Thursday of each week.
However this is not definitely
set as yet, but will be decided
at the next meeting, Monday
night. 1t was called to the at
tention of the group that there
are several strong girls soft
ball teams in the plants and the
thought of having a girls league
will also be discussed at the
next meeting.
The Willys-O Overland Unit
team will again be in the league
and will be managed by Bill
limerick, who guided them to
three Local IL championships
in three years, and consequent
ly will be the defending cham
pions and one of the most power
full outfits in the league.
Other Units, affiliated with
Local IL, represented at the
meeting are: Spicer, Standard
Commutator, Champion, Spark
Plug, Packard, American Pro-
peller, DeVilbiss, National Sup
ply, Gordon Bumper, Mather
Spring, Acklin Siam mping,
WHY'S Overland, and the Auto
Lite.
Tune In wToL Every Thursday, 1880 p. m.
Mort Cooper, st. Louis Cards
pitcher, won at least twenty
games a season, three years in
a row.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-04-13
LocuI IL Mite Hawk
League Ends Season
BY Ed Mandy

The Local II UAW-CIO Mite Hawk League finished it's
regular bowling for the year with the Jeep
Exports winning the playof berth for the cham
pionship.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-04-13
Basketball Team
Fails TO
Make Trip

The WHY'S Overland Unit
basketball team representing
Local IL, champions of the city
industrial league for the second
year in succession, and also win
ners of the district title, were
unable to compete in the state
industrial tournament in Colum-
bus, due to unfortunate circum-
stances. The team became elig-
ible for the state tourney when
it defeated the Doehler-Jarvis
team in the district playoffs.
Several last minute changes
in the arrangements necessitated
a cancellation of the trip. The
team was a top favorite to annex
the state industrial champion
ship, but was disqualified for
not making an appearance at
game time.
Tune In wTOL Every Thursday, 1880 p. m.
The Ohio Conservation De-
partment authorities say that
more pheasant chicks will be
released this year than ever be-
fore.
In the Lake Erie fishing dis
trict, the closed season for
black bass is May Is to June
80.
The Ohio State University
golf team will open the season
tomorrow against the alumni.
Twelve players will perform for
State. Doubles and si gle S
matches will be played to-
gether.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-04-13

There was one hunter killed
for every 27,761 hunting Ii
censes sold last year in Michi-
gan
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-04-13
Sunday Morning
Games Planned Girls
Teams Discussed

The first meeting of the managers of oftball teams of
Local H. UAWCIO, held Monday night in the Locals
Units Frank Puskas of the Auto-Lite Unit and Bill
limerick of the WllysOverland Unit, recently appointed
comanagers of the league pointed out that it is the aim
of Local II to sponsor the strongest soba league in the
city.
With the fine representation at the meeting it
sured that the Local would have at least and probably
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-04-13
Trolling For La+e
Season Pike

All members of the pike fam
lily, namely the muskellunge,
northern pike, and pickerel, can
be taken in good numbers while
trolling during the closing weeks
of the season. The waters are
clear at this time, therefore it is
possible to troll a spoon-hook
and bucktail or feathered gang
over spots which have been too
weedy during the midsummer
period.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-04-13
American League
Ends Mondoy

Local IL American League
will wind up their League acti-
vities. Monday night with in
dications showing that the WHY'S
quintet will take the rolloff spot
in this division. They can do
no worse than tie, needing only
one win to take undisputed
possession of first place.
Tune In wT0L Every Thursday, 1880 p. m
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-04-13

so strong for athletics that they are even
bringing some athletes back from the battle
front to participate in sports events.
The emphasis in Russia, of course, is pri-
marily physical fitness for military service.
But, mass participation in sports has done
much to make the large population con-
scious of the benefits to be derived, some
thing before unknown to them.
It is reasonable to assume that if, and
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-04-13
Standard Commufcfor
Wins NofionoI Title

The National League, which
finished its season a week ago,
will be represented in the Local
IL rolloffs by Standard Com
mutator, winner in their divi-
sion for the second consecutive
year.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-04-13

The State of Michigan will
spend three million dollars for
migratory waterfowl and wild
life sanctuary in the south
eastern part of the state. Fifty
thousand acres will comprise
the sanctuary.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01
NOTICE OF IRRIGATION
ASSESSMENTS

Notice is hereby given that the
assessment rolls of Columbia,
Grandview, Kennewick, Kiona,
Prosser, Sunnyside, Sunnyside
Valley Irrigation Districts of Ben
ton County, Washington, for the
year 1945, levied in 1914, have
been delivered to the under
signed Treasurer of said districts.
That all assessments to be re-
ceived by said districts are due
and payable at the office Of the
undersigned County Treasurer at
Prosser, Benton County, Washing
ton, on and after the 18th day Of
February; Except the Toll and
Charge portion of such assess
ments which become payable at
the office of the district secretary.
Payment schedule of such Toll and
Charge may be ascertained at the
office of the secretary Of the dis
trict in which the land is located
One-half of each and all of said
assessments shall become delin-
quent on June 1, 1945, unless said
one-half is paid on or before May
81, 1945. The remaining one-half
of each and all of said assess
ments shall become delinquent
on December LIST, 1945, unless said
one-half is paid on or before Mo-
vember 80, 1915. Interest at the
rate of 1000 per annum from the
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01
Players Prepare for
Next Presentation

The Richland Village Players
will meet this Thursday, February
1, at $3.50 pm. in the east social
room of the recreation building in
Richland. The business at the
meeting meeting will include an
nouncement of the committee
chairmen for the forthcoming pro-
duction of ''Petticoat Fever" The
play, three-act comedy by Mark
Reed, will be presented March
9 and 10 in the Columbia high
school auditorium. In the cast
are: Bill Rehberg as Dascom
Dinsmore, Lyle Albright as Kirno,
Ed Lemanski as Sir James Fen
ton,, Jean Smiset as Ethel Camp
ion, Kent Wallace as The Rev.
erend Arthur Shapham, H. A.
Carlberg as Captain John Landry,
Thearon Atkins as Scotty, and
Mrs. Francis Vaughan as Clara
Wilson.
Discussion will also include the
establishment of a permanent
meeting place for the organiza-
ton and the creation of theatre
workshop. Special entertainment
is scheduled at the. conclusion of
the business of the meeting.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

DIR. Ferdinand A. Hermans OF
Notre Dame university is quoted
as saying: 1.-THE problem of free
ing Germany from the Nazi is
a Job for the Germans themselves.
They know who among their peo-
pie are Nazi." The German peo-
pie can help in the clean up job
by surrendering them to the Allies
or they can hinder by conceallng
and protecting them. Whatever
the old Germany might have been
DIR. Hermens points out that a
new generation has developed,
a generation of Germans trained
the Hitler way. Except for the
old people and the militarists OF
the "Old Army, the country is
going to mean more than overrun-
ming it by physical force OF arms
It must, if it is to remain con-
quered and cease to be a constant
threat to civilization, be changed
in its thinking. This is going to
require a generation or two to 90
thorough job.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

It will come as a surprise to
many that some 200 congressman
have signed a petition to get the
Cannon Bill, known as H.R. 1649,
out of the committee and onto
the. floor of Congress. This bill
is known as the Townsend bill
dressed up with a new necktie.
This bill would levy 8 percent
tax on the gross income of every
individual and business unit in
this country. Individuals Guild
have an exemption of 500 a
month but business would rave no
exemption. Out of these proceeds
pensions would be paid to all per-
sons over 60, all disabled persons
under 60, and to mothers of chill
dren under 18. Every enebficiary
must spend his pension within 80
days and may not engage in any
gainful occupation. ~
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01
Many People See
Exhibit Of
arm Equipment

The state college demonstration
day, i'm cooperation with Frank
lin and Benton counties extension
service, met with great success
at the Kennewick Highlands COM
:nunity hall last Monday. Figures
released by Walter L. Click, couE-
ty extension agent, reveal that 92A
persons viewed the exhibit on
"Guides to Successful Farming
A goodly proportion of these spec
tators were farmers and home
makers, with some townspeople
who were eager for new ideas OF
better living. The resettlemenl
exhibit had the able assistance
of Harold Fyfe. Al Birmingham
took over the explanation of the
workings of fruit and vegetable
storage unit. Other local people
assisted with the utility room ana
the Food Carnival.
Several pieces of home made
equipment were present and DEM
onstrated. Many farmers were
heard to comment, Il wish had
that manure loader" or that gar
den tractor is sure useful. The
power buck rake, home made
manure spreader, land leveler, a
special pillow and garden tractors
were exhibited.
A short program with movies
was held in the afternoon and
other movies were run continu-
ously all afternoon. "Vandals OF
the Night a rat control movie,
was shown.
Three hundred requests were
made for bulletins on the various
features of the exhibit.
The tour and equipment left for
two showings in Yakima county
before going on over to the West
Coast. ...- 81
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01
Pianist Pleases

Rudolph Firkusny, pianist,
thrilled a large audience in the
Richland Columbia high school
auditorium Monday night in a
varied program which displayed
his excellent piano technique to
full advantage. Mr.. Firkusny, who
was recalled to his piano for three
encores, indicated his preference
for Chopin by adding three more
of that composers numbers to
the four Chopin compositions on
the regular program.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

There are 364,OOO men between
the ages of Is and IS now hold
ing agricultural deferment. It is
indicated that many of these will
be called into service leaving the
farm work to be done by old men
and women. In, this connection
it might be pointed out that there
are $4,000 male federal job hold
ers of draft age. The same rule
this is applied to the farm youth
should be applied here and their
places filled with women and old
men for the duration.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

We note by news dispatches that
Gen. Macarthur was among the
first to land in Luzon. We can
easily imagine the generals inn
patience to get back to Luzon
It was from Luzon that he and
his handful of defenders were
driven. 1t was here that all OF
his associates were subjected to
brutal treatment by the japs. II
was here his father served before
him and where he has served for
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01
Air Corps Man Now
Wears Three Stripes

Ray "A. Lashock of Kennewick
has been promoted to Sergeant al
a Mitchell bomber base on Cor
sica where he is serving as
vehicle operator, it was announced
recently by the 18th Air Force IN
Italy. -.... ~-r-. ....,-
The Kennewick service man has
been overseas with the Mitchell
bomber group to which he is now
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

Some one has suggested a pos
sible remedy for the great egg
surplus with which the govern
ment is faced that what the coun-
try needs is a return to the egg
and a bun costing a cent and
third and make a sandwich that
will sell for nickel and still
let the proprietor stay in business
we will have the egg situation
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

assigned since February, 1913. He
wears the Good Conduct Medal
and the European-Africa- Middle
East theater ribbon with four
bronze campaign stars for his
service with the Mitchell unit.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

The reports from the soldiers in
the South Seas and in Europe
and Italy confirm the long stand
ing belief that Americans anc
America covet no other land ex-
cept America. We want America
and it's way of life badly enough
to fight to the last man for it
but we wouldn't turn our hands
over for any of the rest of the
world. III
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

Now we know who wrote the
new income tax form and its ac-
companying instructions. 1t is the
same persons who wrote for the
OPA the following definition of an
industrial user: Under rationing
an industrial user of processed
food is one who uses a processed
food to produce a product that is
not a processed food"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

Senator Wheeler wants the peo-
pie to demand that the Allies
abandon "the brutal and costly
slogan of unconditional surren-
DER. We think it might be all
right to abandon the slogan if
that is what the senator wants,
just so we don't accept anything
but unconditional surrender.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

Someone noticing that a good
many German prisoners quartered
in this country escape. suggests
that they be put on the roll of
income tax payers as the income
tax department never loses trace
of anyone who ever gets on its
mailing list.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

After all in time of war what
could be fairer than universal
service for all? Why should one
group be called upon to- fight un-
der army rules and orders and
another whose responsibility is no
less be permitted to work, if as
and when they choose? E
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

After a man has mastered the
technique of frying strip of
bacon and an egg without burning
them crisp he can't understand
how woman can think that get
ting a big dinner is any trouble
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

OPA authorities claim that two
and a half million gallons of
gasoline are sold on the black
market in the United States each
day. We dislike to think that there
are that many chiselers in this
country.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

have often wished, a local
man said yesterday, for the wis
dom and assurance that l had
when 1 was 20. / could use them
now that I am so.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

Someone permanently suggests
that the only course left for Mont
gomery Ward is to dismiss Sewell
Avery and hire James c. Petrillo
as its president.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

date of delinquency is charo.a
all delinquent assessments, se0 on
Dated at Prosser, wnsh,.
this 22nd day OF January Innaggton,
c. w. NESSLEY,
County Treasurer and T.
Officio Treasurer Of t ~. ES-
District. ''h
--.-..-- l-2s:2.Is
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

The recent order by War Mo-
Utilization Director Byrnes has sent
lot of fellows who were loafing
on the job scurrying to the war
plants to escape the draft.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

number of years. The retaking
of Luzon and the Philippine is
lands is more than military ex-
petition to Gen. Macarthur. 1t
is a personal matter.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

It might help restore public
confidence in some things if the
Petrillos and the Averys were
both treated alike.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

The light giving power of cleo
trio lamps has been increased six
fold since the carbon filament
lamps in use in 1900.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

Mrs. John Dam of Richland
was Kennewick visitor Tuesday
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

licked and can dust off our hands
and turn to the next big problem
Evening star., 1945-03-13
Gateway Citizens
Organize Play Club

Organization of recreation club
for boys and girls by members of
the National Gateway Citizens As
sociation was announced last night
by Norman M. Murray. president, at
a meeting of the association.
Aim of the club, to be known as
the National Gateway Athletic
Club, is to acquire a year -round
community house, Mr.. Murray said.
An appeal for financial support al
ready has been made to 500 resi-
dents, he said At least $3.50 will be
needed to acquire and operate for
the first year house now being
considered by the group, it was esti-
mated.
Police officials have indorsed the
project. A. H. Major, member of the
newly formed committee of the club,
reported. Other committee members.
besides Mr.. Murray, are Edward
Fisher, treasurer; Henry Miller, or
ganizer; Dietrich Egbers, George
w. Holt, j. H. Noord, Miss w. o.
benson, Mrs. F. L. Rodgers, Mrs. T.
M. Gibbon, ST.; Mrs. P. F. Steving.
Charles F. Green, ST.; Zeb Hamilton
and Lewis Uncle.
Softball teams will be organized
for the summer, Mr.. Miller an
Evening star., 1945-03-13
.Burleith Citizens Favor
Capper Housing Measure

The Burleith Citizens Association
last night urged favorable action on
the Capper bill for better housing
and slum clearance in the District
A motion was passed opposing the
construction of a series of dams
along the Potomac River. The reso-
luton stated that food control could
be accomplished at less cost than
the $325 .000, 900 estimated for Con-
Evening star., 1945-03-13
overceiIine Meat Prices
Result in S1OO Fines

Charges of selling meat at above
ceiling prices at the Arcade Mar
ket, 3l34 Fourteenth street NV,
brought 500 penalties to Albert
Ferris, 1923 Columbia road NV,
and Harry Move, ,32l1 Thirteenth
street NV, in Municipal Court
yesterday.
Judge George D. Nelson ordered
a 500 forfeiture for Ferris on two
Evening star., 1945-03-13

nounced. Boys and girls between
the ages OF 8 and II were invited to
get in touch with Mr.. Miller at 2153
Thirtieth street NE. Atlantic 3447
Mr.. Green and Mr.. Miller were
appointed to assist a committee of
the Rhode Island Avenue Citizens
Association in arrangements for
celebrating Independence Day. Five
dollars was appropriated for this
purpose.
Evening star., 1945-03-13

counts involving overcharges OF a
cents and 81 cents on November 81.
He fined Move on two counts for
sales November II, involving over
charges Of 80 and 20 cents.
Evening star., 1945-03-13

The War Bonds for babies cam
paign Is still popular. Over 500, 100
Walt Disney certificates for babies,
showing all the famous Disney
characters, have already been
distributed.
Evening star., 1945-03-13

struction Of the dams and that no
need had been shown for the poten-
tial energy which could be developed
from their building.
The rat problem in the Burleith
area was discussed. Thomas NJ
Darnall, member of the association,
said that when he sat on his back
porch he could watch the rats play
ing in the alley between Thirty
fourth and Thirty fifth streets NV"
Vincent Plumpton, president. con-
Quoted the meeting, held in Gordon
Junior High School.
Evening star., 1945-03-13

Yes, son, l bought while you
fought. "V-E' day with
one extra War Bond.