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in Washington at Headquarters
Commander in Chief, United States
Fleet. and makes his home at 74O1
Wildwood drive, Takoma Park, Md
Capt. Charles Edward Coney, At,
of 1112 Sixteenth street NV, has
been awarded the Legion of Merit for
his services as commanding officer
of the U. S. S. Nashville during oper-
ations at Hollandia, Aitape, Wakde,
Biak and Morotai. According to the
citation, Capt. Coney assisted i'm
measurably in the destruction of the
enemy and in the reduction OF re-
sistance to our landing forces. Capt
Coney is a native of Savannah, Ga.
He is now on duty here as assistant
to the Naval Inspector General.
Capt. Benjamin F. Tompkins, a.
who served as commanding officer
of a destroyer during the First
Battle of the Philippine Sea, yester-
day received the Gold Star in lieu
of a second Silver Star Medal for
gallantry during that battle. "A
superb seaman, courageous and dar-
ing in the face of grave danger,
Capt. Tompkins co-operated, effec-
lively with other units of the task
group in completely disrupting the
japanese attack, bringing his ship
through this hazardous engagement
without damage or casualties" the
citation states. Capt. Tompkins, now
on duty in the ONCE Of the Chief
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of Naval Operations, makes his
home at 1928 Caroline street, Silver
Spring, Nd.
Capt. Harry r. Thurber, 90, Of
1927 Van Ness street NV, was
awarded the Silver Star yesterday
for conspicuous gallantry and in
trepidity in action as commanding
officer of United States cruiser, op-
Grating as a bombardment and fire
support force during action against
enemy Japanese strongholds in the
forward areas of the Pacific" Under
his leadership accurate and devas-
tating fire" pounded the enemy
shore batteries and installations
contributing to the success of the
landings, the citation reads. A ma
tive of Hoquiam, Wash, Capt
Thurber is stationed here at Head
quarters, Commander in Chief, U. S
Fleet.
1t. Comdr. Harry E. Stebbings, jr.
26, received the Silver Star Medal
yesterday for conspicuous gallantry
in action while attempting to con-
troll fires on the U. S. S. Princeton
when it was hit during the Second
Battle of the Philippine Sea.
When the Princeton sustained
direct and damaging bomb hits in
fiicted by land-based japanese
planes during bitterly fought en-
gagement, 1t. Comdr. Stebbings
Immediately took charge of fire
parties below decks and, coolly di-
recting the efforts of his valiant
men. battled the raging flames with
indomitable courage, persisting until
ordered to evacuate the flight deck, "
Undersecretary of the Navy Ralph
Bard said in presenting the award.
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Restaurant Owner Held
On Liquor Charge

James J. Kowmas. 80, Cheverly
operator of Jimmies Place, Colmal
Manor restaurant. was free today
under $1,000 bond after his arrest
last night by Prince Georges County
police on a charge of selling whisky
without license A hearing will be
held at 10 am. Monday in Hyatts-
vile Police Court.
Police said Kowmas had only g
beer license and that was suspended
by the County Liquor Board last
month after he failed to appear be.
fore the board on charges of vio'
lating the county liquor laws.
Kowmas, with four other taverr
owners in Colmar Manor, were or.
dered to appear before the Mayor
and Town Council last week to show
cause why their business license:
should not be suspended He failec
to appear. No action has been taker
by the council yet.
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T axe MyWord for 1t
BY FRANK COLBY.
Saturday Miscellany.

Little Rock: We have an argu-
ment. Which is correct: 1t Is not
I who (am-is) complaining?-M.
j. G.
Answer: The essence of the sem
tence is Il am not complaining.
Therefore: 1t is not who am COM
planning We find this usage often
in the Bible: II, John, who also
am your brother" Rev. i9; II that
speak unto thee am He" john v26.
Los Angeles; Since women per-
sist in mispronouncing lingerie as
LAWN -iuh-ray," why not discard
the confusing French term and call
those certain garments lounge ar
ray"?-O. M.
Answer: Not bad. And since the
Tongue" of chaise Tongue is almost
always mistaken for the word
Lounge" Qongue is the French
word for long" and chaise means
"chair'D, the furniture industry
might we'll substitute the English
phrase lounge chair
Jackson: Is the 'i" of finesse
long, as in "f1ne"?-A. J.
Answer: The 'i" is short as in
''fin, pin" Say: fin-ESS.
Corpus Christi: Throughout the
very fine picture Wilson" the name
Roosevelt is pronounced "Ruze-
velt," instead of the correct ROSE
uh-velt." Have you any explanation
for so obvious mistake?-Mrs. F. K.
Answer: AS Samuel johnson once
remarked: Ignorance, pure igno-
rance, madam!"
Dorchester: Our whole high
school is arguing about the better"
pronunciation of quinine. Do you
use long or short "i"?-M H.
Answer: Even the dictionaries
cannot agree on this word. Con-
sulting seTEn published in America,
find thes, oronunciations: KWY-
nyne: XIV. IEEN; K WIN N;
KWIN-in; wi-NYNE: kin-EEN.
However, kWY- nyne dong Il" in
both syllablss) prevails; since it is
the first choice of five dictionaries.
second choice of one, and third
! choice of one.
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Silver Star Awarded
To II, Milton R. New,
) Others Decorated

lst 1t. Milton r. Ney, jr., 90
whose parents live at 470O Connect
cut avenue NV, has been awarded
the Silver Star for gallantry ir
action against the enemy in Ger
many on october 8.
While undertaking an important
mission as observer. 1t Ney vOlun-
teered to fly over hazardous terri
tory to register the battalion on the
target area" according to the cita-
ton. Due to extremely poor yisibil-
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Deaths Reported

Julius Atwood. 81, Cosmos Club.
William H. Burk, "A, .4l7 Blair rd.
John w. McClusky. 20. 1928 22nd ST.
Alfred L. Talbot. 81. 1914 Madison St.
, Bette V. Wootton, IS. 2465 18th st.
Rebecca Shubin, IS, 5119 New Hampshir,
ave.
Albert ofenstein. so. Ills Neal st. ne
Lydia Gardner 50, 1919 18th st. sc.
Kate Geddes, 90, 1O5 4th st. NV.
Clarence Cheros, So, St. Elizabeths Hos.
pital.
Herman Reinhardt. AZ. 1875 Monroe st.
Carol A. Trullinger, s, Bethesda. Md.
Frank Marshall, 16 Blue Plains. D. c.
Mary Gates, A., co06 Gales St. ne
Lucille Jackson, 80, 1919 Vernon st.
Mary J. Coffey. 81. 1885 Savannah ST. sc
Harriet E. BowleS. 81, 2461 ST.
Harold M. Proctor. 10. Erandywine, Md.
Infant Nunley Davis, $50 w ST.
Security investment-War Saving.
bonds. Secure the four freedom.
buy one today.
Evening star., 1945-04-14
Weather Report

District of Columbia-Showers
possible thunderstorm this after.
noon; cloudy and much cooler to-
night and tomorrow
Maryland - Cloudy and mucf
cooler tonight and tomorrow.
Virginia in north, show.
ers in south portion tonight. Cloudy
and much cooler in north and eas'
portions tomorrow.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers clea
at Harpers Ferry. Potomac clear a. Grea
Falls.
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Births Reported

William and Helen Allies, boy.
Irvine and Sara Armstrong. boy.
Sidney and Dorothy Baumann, girl.
John aid Jane Bowling, girl.
Alfred and Theodosia Brewer, boy.
Robley and Camilla Bruce, boy and cir
Gordon and Virginia CuSick. boy.
Ezekiel and Tolise Gathings, boy.
Myron and Jean Leslie, hoy
Donald and Mabel Mitchell. 10y.
William and Helen Moore, boy.
Charles and Suzanne Ryan. girl.
Albert and Helen ShinEus. nov
James and Lucia S:arkey, boy.
Cleve and lima Tate, boy.
William and Dorothy Brown. girl.
William and Alice Harris. girl.
William and Juanita Walker, boy.
Henry and Alma White. boy.
Evening star., 1945-04-14
Virginia Highway Oi|ing
To Sturt Next Week

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, April 14.-If
weather permits, the State Highway
Department will begin spring road
oiling program next week, James A.
Anderson, highway commissioner
has announced.
Evening star., 1945-04-14

For free copy OF nontechnical pam
phlet explaining correct use Of WHO
WHOM. send stamped t3-cent, self
addressed envelope to Frank Colby, in care
Of The Evening Star.
released by the Bell Syndicate. Inc)
Evening star., 1945-04-14

Ravers second "Dsphnis and Chloe suite
WRc. 8:30-cIaire Trevor drops in.
WI0P. l0:45-The director Of the Office oi
inierAmsriesn Affairs speaks on Men Of The
AmeEifa8"
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Report for Last "a Hours.

Record for Last 24 Hours.
From noon yesterday to noon today
Highest, SO. 4:c0 pm. Year ago, 20
Lowest, 81. 5.45 am. Year ago. 80.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest So on March %.
Lowest, II, on January rs.
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ON THE AIR TODAY

on THE AIR TODAY
WT0P. 5:0O-RudoIf FirkusnY plays BohusIaV
hariinus Second Piano Concerto Paul Cres
tons Chant Of 1912" and Respighis The
Pines OF pome' also PLAYED.
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Ldst-mtnute changes IN
radio programs some
times reach The Star to
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umidity Report.
Tide Tables.

FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Geodetlc Survey.
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The Sun and Moon.
Precipitation

Monthly precipitation in inches in tn
Capital tcurrent month to datel:
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RADIO PROGRAM

c6TTectoH uuy
Without Notice Due to Special
ion the DeaM O
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WRc, 7:00-Senators Connally and Ausfr
discuss "Chapu|tepet and San Francisco.
WRC, 8:00-Leo Durothe visits.
WhAL, 8:30-Haydn's B Flat symphony No
IO2." Debusys Afternoon Of fsun ant
Evening star., 1945-04-14

All Todays Radio Programs Listed
Broddcasts Arranqed in Connection VIII
Evening star., 1945-07-10
B. the Associated Press.


OMAHA, July, 10.-T'he Omaha
Chamber of Commerce announced
yesterday it is protesting to owl
against a pamphlet the chamber
claims implies that the Midwest is
a drought-stricken, poverty ridden
territory with little hope of eco
nomic salvation"
o. w. Roberts, general manager
of the chamber, identified the
magazine as America Illustrated,
which he said was widely distrib-
uted In Russia as a means of help
ing the Soviets understand America.
He gave this excerpt from the
magazine:
'The people are almost exclu-
sively farmers. Livestock raising is
carried on only in the mountainous
parts of Montana and Wyoming
Industry is almost nonexistent
Raw materials and fabricated goods
must be imported from other States.
The rich natural resources of the
region are as yet untouched"
Mr.. Roberts said check with the
Commerce Department, Bureau of
Census and the Agriculture Depart
ment would have corrected many
Evening star., 1945-07-10
|PUc Studies Plan
OF Gas Company for
|S13,855,OOO Issue

The Public Utilities Commission
took under consideration yesterday
the application Of the Washington
Gas Light Co. for permission to
issue $13,855 900 in new bonds for
refinancing the company.
]. Holzbaur. jr, Baltimore repre-
sentative of Halsey, Stuart 81 Co.,
Chicago financial firm, testified at
public hearing that the gas COM
pany could obtain a more advan-
tageous price through competitive
bidding. The gas company had
asked for an exemption from bid
ding requirements.
The company proposes to issue the
bonds with 31s per cent interest and
fall due in 1910, and to sell them at
103.87 per cent of par value. The
proceeds will be used to redeem out
standing bonds.
Robert G. Overs, vice president
and treasurer of the company, testi-
fed the refunding operation would
make a net savings to the company
of $1,336,856 from the balance of
this year through half of 1867.
1t is proposed to redeem and re-
tire a per cent series of refund
ing mortgage bonds due in 1868, a
81 per cent series of mortgage
bonds due in 1868, and to purchase
from the Acacia Mutual Life Insur-
ance Co. a first mortgage real estate
note Of the company at lot per cent
of the par value of 1925, 900. The
redemption price of the bond series
would be 104 and 1041a per cent of
par.
1t is proposed to sell the new issue
in the following amounts: North
western Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
SIS, 900, 900; John Hancock Mutual
Life Insurance Co., $4,000, 900; Mas
sachusetts Mutual Life Insurance
Co., $2,000,000; New England Mu-
tual Life Insurance Co., $500 600;
Acacia, $925, 900: Mutual Benefit
Life Insurance Co., $500,000; State
Annuity and Insurance Board of
wisconsin, $4,000; Provident Mu-
t,fal Life Insurance Co, $310 900, and
the Life Insurance Co. Of Virginia,
$500, 900.
Evening star., 1945-07-10
By THE HAsKIN SERVICE.

BY THE HASKIN SERVICE.
@. How many people work in
Rockefeller Center and visit there
every day?-B. ON.
A. The estimated daily population
is 152,132 including oker 27,132 en-
ployes. Only SIS cities in the United
States have a larger population.
@. What is meant by reference to
the guillotine in the British House
of Commons?-G. L. S.
A. The guillotine is not an instru-
ment of execution in England but a
rule for limiting debate. Members
speeches, not heads, are cut off by
use of the guillotine. 1t Is method
of closure similar to the cloture rule
in the United States House of Rep
resentatives.
@. What was done with the first
piece Of gold found in California;
S. S.
A. The first piece of gold is dis
played in the collection of the United
States National Museum.
@. What was the origin of the
name Shelter Island, Long Island,
New York;. e. r.
A. Shelter Island was bought in
1851 for 1000 pounds of 'Muscovado
sugar by the Sylvester family. On
it was established a shelter and ref
uge for prosecuted Quakers from
New England and this gave rise to
the name.
@. How many kinds of shoes are
used in the Army?-E. I. r.
A. There are some 80 different
models of footwear but the two
principal types are the standard CT
service shoe and the combat boot
made with higher top and issued
only for oversee use. The higher
top replaces the Logging.
@. What is the purpose of
shakedown cruise?-M. E. T.
A. The shakedown cruise Of a new
ship is made for the purpose of
testing and adjusting machinery
and getting officers and men famil-
lar with administration.
@. What is the difference between
the Medals of Honor as awarded by
the Army and by the Navy?-O. B.
The ,,,odol har circle
OF green laurel leaves surrounding
the star and a green oak leaf in each
ray. In the center is the head of
Minerva surrounded by the words,
United States of America. The
Navy medal is f1ve-point star
tipped with trefoilS containing a
crown of laurel and oak in the
middle of "a stars, the number of
States in 1862. Minerva stands with
her right hand holding a shield
blazoned with United States arms
The medal is suspended from the
ribbon by an anchor.
@. Does a flight officer receive
20 per cent extra pay for oversee
duty?-M. M. D.
A. The Pay Readjustment Act OF
1912 provides that the base pay of
any enlisted man, warrant oficer
or nurse female) in the military or
naval forces of the United States
shall be increased by 20 per cent
for any period of service while on
sea duty or duty in any place beyond
the continental limits of the United
States or in Alaska. A flight ofhcer
is entitled to receive the same pay
and allowances as warrant officer,
junior grade.
@. Is it necessary that a man
report to his local draft board after
discharge from the Army, or may
he report to any board in any city
in which he happens to bed. o. N.
A. Every man discharged from
the armed forces should report to
his Selective Service Board in per-
son or by letter within 10 days of
his discharge. The Selective Service
System says that to satisfy all re-
quirements he should report to his
own local board.
'7
Evening star., 1945-07-10

thinking of 1946
and eyon d
that, 1948. First,
of course, comes
as; If tn e
Democrats fail
to hold their
majority in Con-
gresS in that
election tn e ir
prospects for '48
are likely to be
too slim to con-
template. Aside
from the fact
that the loss of
the off-y e a r
Evening star., 1945-07-10
| Omaha Chamber Protests
owl Chorqe Against Midwest

of these misstatements before the
magazine was published"
Mr.. Roberts declared the chamber
also Is urging Nebraska's congress
sional delegation and Gov. Dwight
Griswold to Join in the protests.
Evening star., 1945-07-10
On the Other Hand
Hannegan Sees Big Dark Cloud
On Political Horizon, SAYS Writer

gressional district containing Me-
gro votes, Republican rain-mak-
ing machine is being fashioned to
work on that cloud.
Evening star., 1945-07-10
By LoweH MeHeH

The one man watching present
happenings on the Hill with great
est apprehension is Democratic Ma
tional Chairman Hannegan. He is
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to
Questions

A reader can get the answer to any
question Of fact by writing The Eve
street NE, Washington 2..D. c. Please
inclose 3 cents for return postase.
Evening star., 1945-07-10

A boost in payroll savings will
boost the morale of our fighting
men!
Evening star., 1945-02-02
Peace That Will Last
Predicted by Truman

An appeal for unity in efforts to
bring about an enduring peace was
sounded by Vice President Truman
at dinner given in his honor last
night by the Democratic Women's
Council at the Mayfower Hotel
The Vice President predicted that
I'VE are going to accomplish a peace
that will last" He warned, however,
against "back-biting" and "bicker-
ing" urging that this is no time for
us to do anything but think of unity
and the welfare of the next genera
ton"
Mr.. Truman remarked that he
thought the Senate yesterday had
lone of its most important sessions, y
although he did not refer directly to
events which included approval Of
the George bill and the postpone
ment until March of consideration
of the nomination of Henry A. Wal
lace to be Secretary of Commerce.
'It accomplished its purpose with
out a fight" he said. And that's
exactly as it should be in this day
and age with the cream Of our coun-
try at war"
Approximately $50 members and
guests attended the dinner, which
also honored Mrs. Truman. Mrs.
Arthur Clarendon Smith, council
president, made a brief address of
welcome, while Mrs. Walter Maloney
presided over the program.
Entertainment included several
vocal selections by Representative
Rabaut, Democrat, of Michigan
Evening star., 1945-02-02
Red Cross Fund Drive
Gift Division Meets

Special meetings preparing $50
volunteer workers for the Special
Gifts Division of the Red Cross for
their advance big gifts" drive are
being held at the United States
Chamber of Commerce Building,
1915 H street NV.
The divisions campaign started
yesterday and will continue through
February. The general drive for the
Washington Metropolitan Area quota
of 50, zoo, 300 begins March !.
Evening star., 1945-02-02
By the Associated Press.
Dury AnrY nrYYA

BY the AsSociated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2.-The
United States has nearly 5000 new
citizens on Pacific battlefronts-
thanks to DR.. Henry B. Hazard, a.
year -old naturalization Iofiicial who
flew $4,000 miles during the last II
months to take citizenship to them
On lonely Christmas Island, G1
went to the airfield to be sworn in
while Dr.. Hazards plane refueled
He administered the oath from the
plane
On Bougainville, 300 soldiers and
sailors became citizens at a cere-
mony on an air strip. The Ameri-
can band played, chorus of Ameri-
can and Australian soldiers sang and
the commanding officer and DR..
Hazard congratulated each man
From an adjoining air strip bomb
ers took OH on mission and in the
Evening star., 1945-02-02
John WendIer, Veteran
Florida Publisher, Dies
Ey the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
MIAMI BEACH. Fla, Feb. O.
John Henry Wendler, II, owner
publisher of the weekly Miami
Beach Times. died yesterday.
Entering the newspaper field in
1904 with the Philadelphia Inquirer,
Mr.. Wendler came to Florida in
1919, founding the Florida Post, a
daily published in Orlando. He
came to Dade County in 1923, buy
Ing the Hialeah Herald. In 1929 he
started the Times and by 1888 had
established the Coral Gables Press,
operating the three papers at that
time.
He was a native of Frankfort,
Ohio.
Evening star., 1945-02-02
u. S. Official Takes Citizenship
To3 900 on Pacific War Fronts

background the Mount Bagana Vol
cano erupted.
One ceremony WAS held on the aft
deck Of Z flagship, another 300 yards
from the Japanese on Wadke Is
land, still another during an air
attack on Saipan.
During SO years with the Immi-
grafton and Naturalization Serv-
ices, DR.. Hazard says he has nat
uralized $500 persons and exam
ined tens of thousands-but I have
never seen any group that seemed
to be more deeply affectedaemotion-
ally than those soldiers and sailors.
Evening star., 1945-02-02
Import Quote Roised

Quotas for the import of fountain
pens, pencils and stationery. other
than paper, from the United King
dom have been increased by India
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-10-11
Crosse lie Book
Club VIII Meet
On October 20

The Crosse lie Book club is ex-
pected to resume its discussion
periods and meetings when they
meet October 26 at the home of
Mrs. Glenn L. Coan on Parke road,
Crosse lie.
Tentative plans for the years
program are now being prOceSSed
according to Mrs. John Karmazen.
program chairman. For part of
the october program, Mrs. Ward
Culver will review selections from
Anything Can Happen"
Mrs. M. Scribner is president OF
the club; Mrs. David G. Finley,
vice president; Mrs. Charles S.
Peltz, secretary and Mrs. James A.
Wilson, treasurer.
Mrs. r. Kenneth Arms, hospital
ity chairman; Mrs Frederick Stof-
let Hall. Jr., Mrs. Herrick Thomp-
son, circulation of books; Mrs. Ed
mund r. Shurley, Mrs. Daryle w.
Wolf, selection of the list of new
books.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-10-11

nine men but vacancies on the
board resulted through designations
of members and expiration of
terms. Cameron w. Hedrick is the
only original member of the COM
mission now in office.
Appointed to the commission
were George w. Mans, H. S. Cur
tbs, three-year term to expire in
1913; j. William Keyes, former
member of the commission, Gordon
L. Strohm, former village president
and Daniel Fox, two year terms
expiring In 1947.
Hosmer Lathrop, Sidmore La
Beau, Cecil Arthurs were appointed
to one-year terms which will expire
in 1916. Hendricks term ends in
1916.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-10-11
Trenton War Chest Drive Will
Be Directed By WOmen's Club

zone chairmen are Mrs. Theodore
Olson, Mrs. j. H. Boyd. Mrs. Don
aid G.. Morrison, Mrs. Theodore
Sundquist, Mrs. Jesse L. Anderson,
Mrs. Frank Frantz, Mrs. Leslie A.
Doan, Mrs. Charles V-iber and Mrs.
Leonard Hewlett.
Every member of the club is
expected to assist in the drive"
Mrs. Graves said.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-10-11
TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
ATTENDS CONVENTION

Francis 8. Thomas, Monguagon
township supervisor. was appointed
as one of the several supervisors of
the county to represent the Wayne
county board of supervisors at the
annual convention of the Michigan
State Association of Social Welfare
board and the state association of
Board of Supervisors. The conven-
ton is being held in Lansing, Tues
day. Wednesday and Thursday of
this week.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-10-11

Trenton's War Chest Campaign
will be directed by the Trenton
Women's club with Mrs. Oren N.
Graves, club civic pride chairman,
acting as zone chairman for the
village.
Mrs. Graves will conduct solicit
tations for residential, business and
professional divisions. Appointed as
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-10-11
Mrs. karmasen Opens Crosse
lie Home for Friday Musicale

Mrs. John Karmazen will open
ner Crosse lie home for the Fall
opening of the Friday Musicale
tomorrow at $50 pm.
The program will include a vio-
I'm and piano recital. The artists
VIII be Emily Mutter Adams, vio-
IniSt, and Margaret Manneback,
pianist, of Detroit.
Tea will be served following the
program. Presiding at the tea ia
Ole viii be Mrs. Albert B. Lowrie
and Mrs. j. L. Dunbar.
Mrs. Karmazen will use fall flow
ers on a blanket of autumn leaves
Tor her centerpiece.
More than 65 members and
guests are expected to be present.
Buy victory Bonds