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Evening star., 1945-07-18

to work at the clinic, and win do
medical inspections. The clinic viii
handle court referrals and those
sent by institutions and agencies,
but 1t was said that it could do only
a part of the work that was needed
In the city.
With the Bureau Of Mental Hy-
giene lacking a psychiatrist since
the resignation last month of DR..
John r. Owen of Raleigh, N. c., DR..
Miller volunteered for work at the
clinic. DR.. Owen resigned after
being in office a month because Of
the lack of clinical space.
The alcoholic clinic will meet at
night, since Offices used In the day
time by the Health Department will
be available then.
Evening star., 1945-07-18

chairman of the Women's Safety
Committee OF the American Auto
mobile Association, 2139 Wyoming
avenue NV, to discuss the work
with alcoholics. Among those ex-
pected to attend are Howard B. Gill,
general superintendent of penal in
stitutions, and DR.. Daniel L. Seek
niger, deputy health officer, and
several citizens interested In the
work.
Questions to be discussed, 1t was
understood, will include providing
hospital space for acute alcoholics.
At present alcoholics are placed in
the psychiatric ward at Gallinger
Municipal Hospital.
DR.. Ruth Stocking, according to
health officials, also has volunteered
Evening star., 1945-07-18
Two Germans 10 Hanq
For Killing Airman
sy the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
PRESSING, Germany, July 1s.--
A United States military commits
sion has sentenced two German po-
lice officers to hang for the murder
Of T/Sergt. Donald Ley Helm Of
Baltimore, who parachuted from q
flaming bomber near Hanau De-
cember II, 1914. -Four other Ger
mans were acquitted.
The verdicts, announced yester-
day, are subject to review by Gen.
Patton.
Policeman william Haefner testi-
fed that he marched Sergt. Helm to
a woods on the edge of Hanau and
shot him In the back of the head.
Police Chief Albert Bury said he
had ordered the killing, acting on
directions received last October
from higher authorities. Both will
be hanged unless their sentences
are commuted.
A seventh German, an SIS officer,
has been, arrested in the case and
will be tried later.
Father Terms 1t Justice"
BALTIMORE, July Is R.-The
clergyman father of a Baltimore
flyer shot by two German police
men characterized as real justice"
the death sentencing of his sons
murderers.
The Rev George F. Helm, pastor
Of Faith Lutheran Church, COM
mented:
ut is only matter of real justice
being done. 1t was fiendish
thing to do and represents the fruit
Of the Naz philosophy"
Mrs. Melva Wright Helm, grief
stricken widow of T/Sergt. Donald
Ley Helm, earlier expressed the hope
that her husbands assailasrlts would
be machine-gunned, because:
THAT was not war, that was really
murder" .-~
Evening star., 1945-07-18
Polish Army Lieutenant
Seeks Uncle in u. S.

A lieutenant in the Polish forces
attached to the British Liberation
Army, today asked the Lord Mayor
of Washington" Commissioner John
Russell Young, To aid him In finding
an uncle In this country.
1t. Aleksandar Paprzycki said his
uncle, Antoni Paprzycki, a veteran
of the last war, was in Washington
hospital or convalescent home prior
to 1889.
The lieutenant explained his par
ents are in Poland and that since
he Is now on his own he would like
to correspond with his uncle. He
asked the Commissioner TO forward
the letter to Polish consular oficer.
Evening star., 1945-07-18
Plans Completed
For Alcoholic Clinic
Opening August 6

Plans were developed yesterday
for holding an alcoholic clinic
starting August 8. two nights q
week at the Municipal Center
Building, with two volunteer doc
tors.
DR.. Michael M. Miller of st.
Elizabeth's Hospital, who has vol
unteered to work with alcoholics,
conferred yesterday with Health
Off1cer George G. Rutland. The
clinics, according to present plans,
will be held from 7 to 8 pm. Mon
days and Thursdays.
DR.. Miller will meet Friday at
the home OF Mrs. George C. Thorpe,
Evening star., 1945-07-18
u. S. Communists Muy
Revive Old Name
By the Associated Press.

~ Inc AsSoci1ted Pfess.
NEW YORK, July 1s.-Formal
return by the Communist Political
Association to the name of Com
munist Party Of America at its ma
tional convention here July 26, q
and 28 Is almost Inevitable" DR..
Bella v. Dodd, vice president of the
State CPA in charge of legisla-
ton, said last night, according to
the New York Herald Tribune.
DR.. Dodd commented that an ef-
fort to regain recognized electoral
status would be deferred until the
g,lbernatorial election next fall.
The old party dissolved officially
in May. 1914.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15
HoNoRED ON BIRTHDAY


Cpl. Thomas johnson, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. johnson, of
Silas Creek, who is now home on
furlough, was honored at birth
day dinner given by his parents
on Sunday, February II. The
following guests were present:
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Blevins, Mrs.
Edd Stansberry and children,
Harold. and Elsie, Mr.. and Mrs.
Burl Brooks and daughter, Carrie,
Mr.. J. r. Barker, Mr.. Clarence
Brooks, Mrs. Lottie Garrett, Mr..
Bill Blevins, Wylene Blevins,
Misses Ruth Blevins, Dortha
Stansberry and Billie Barker.
Cpl. johnson, who was wound
ed in action, somewhere in
France, had been receiving treat
ment in England for sometime
before returning home.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

Glade Valley high school, spent
the week end with her parents,
MIR. and Mrs. E. w. Lyle.
Billy Lyle, who is employed at
Kannapolis, spent the week end
with his parents, here.
Allen Miller, of Kannapolis,
spent the week end with mis- ia
Their, MIR. Spencer Lyle.
MIR. and Mrs. John L. Miller, of
kannapolis, were the week end
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Miller.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

leslie Kyle FISHERMAN, SIC,
has written his wife that he is
hiking the Navy very much. He
receIved boot" training at Balm
oIrdge, Md. and is now stationed
IT Hawkins Point, Baltimore,
Md Seaman FISHERMAN is the
som OF Mr. and Mrs. r. G. Tester
man, OF Helton, and has one 9TH
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Glendale Springs
News

Miss Pat Shoaf, OF Winston-Sa-
lem, spent the week end with
Miss Marjorie Lyle.
Miss Billie Sue Lyall, of Glade
Valley, spent the week end with
her aunt, Mrs. Nelia Church.
Marjorie Dean Lyle, student at
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

Pvt. Dorse p. HartsOe, son of
Mrs. D. P. Hartsoe, of Jefferson,
who has been in the Army over
two years, recently wrote his
mother that he was somewhere
in France, and was getting along
fine. He also asked that she tell
all his friends hello.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

GWyn HI. Stansberry, SIC, who
has, been in service for some time,
recently arrived overseas. He is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. E. w.
Stansberry and husband of Mrs.
Opal E. Stansberry.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

Pvt Ford Kilky, nephew of Mrs.
John F. Reeves, of West Jefferson,
was wounded in action in Burma
recently, He is a member of the
paratroopers.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

Paul G. Campbell, @. M. &C
has written his parents that he
is still in France and getting along
fine.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

James C.. Greene, Jr., Sic, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Conley Greene,
of Deep Gap, has been in serv-
ice for fifteen months and over
seas ten months, and has been
spending a thirty-day leave with
his parents and other relatives.
He was in Africa and Italy and
also saw action in Southern
France. Seaman Greene will re-
port for duty at Norfolk next
week.
Capt. Grant Bauguess is spend
ing a few days at his home at
Jefferson, en- route to Chicago,
where he is being transferred
from Charlottesville, Va.
Cpl. Bower E. Campbell, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. V. H. Campbell, of
West Jefferson, has been COM
mended IN a recent Naval Dis
patch for his excellent work some
where in the Pacific area, where
he is stationed. The dispatch was
sent to his parents. Cpl. Campbell
has been in service for some time.
T-5 Oscar ID. HOuck has written
his wife, the former Miss Ruth
Campbell, that he is now in Lux
emburg. He says that he and his
company are all well but not too
happy. Since going overseas he
has visited three foreign capitols
including the English, French and
Belgian, and says that the next
time he may be in the German
capitol. He has been in service
over two years and overseas three
months.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

1t. Charles Deward Coward,
son of Mr.. and Mrs w. P. Coward,
of Grassy Creek, has notified his
family that he is now stationed in
Holland and is getting along fine.
He has been with the 9Th army
overseas since last August.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

T-5 William J. Phillips, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Phillips, of
Beaver Creek, who entered serv-
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

Pvt. Sherman Norris, who en-
tered service in February, 1943,
is now stationed somewhere in
France. He has been overseas
since last September and writes
that he is getting along fine.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

err brother, Pfc. Elwood Tester
man, who is stationed in Italy.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

ice in December 1912, and has
served seven months overseas
is now in Germany with a Field
Artillery Battalion, of the oath
Division. He writes that it is cold
there and plenty of snow which
is bad on the boys feet and ears.
He also stated that he saw three
Ashe county boys that were still
in good spirits, George Severt,
Erwin Parsons and Hope Wagner.
S-Sgt. Walter E. Phillips, who
has been a prisoner of war in
Germany since July z, 1914, writes
his mother, Mrs. c. w. Phillips,
that he is getting along fine and
that he had a very nice Christmas,
turkey, plum pudding (from the
Red Cross Christmas package)
and lovely cake that he baked
himself. He couldn't understand
why he had not received any
mail as all his buddies were hear
ing from home.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

Camp Butner. He writes that he
is getting along fine with his
work.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

Everett Lyle, Jr. S &c, who
is stationed somewhere in the
Pacific, writes that he is getting
along fine and to tell all his
friends ''hello."
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

Cpl. Guy Lyle, of the Army who
is stationed somewhere in France,
writes that he is getting along
fine.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

along fine and to tell all his
friends hello"
Cpl. Guy Lyle, of the Army who
is stationed somewhere in France,
writes that he is getting along
fine.
Pvt. Mackjune Blackburn, a
grandson of Mrs. Ellen Brooks,
of Silas Creek, who is with the
U. S. Marine Corps, overseas,
writes that he is getting along
fine but would like to see all his
friends at home.
Leonard Brooks, SIC, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Brooks, of
Silas Creek, who has been in the
Navy for the past IL months,
writes that he is getting along
fine and went swimming on
Christmas day.
Pvt. William III. Barker, son of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Barker,
of Smethport, writes from some
where in France that he is get
ting along fine. He has been in
service for ten months and over
seas since November l. Mrs.
Barker, the former Miss Florence
Combs, and one son, are making
their home at Smethport.
Howard r. Riley, of the Navy,
has returned to duty, after spend
ing a 20-day leave with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Riley, of
Clifton.
Pvt. John w. Riley, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Claude Riley and grand
son of John Riley, is now recov-
ering from wounds received on
duty somewhere in France. He
, is IN a hospital somewhere IN
England.
Pvt. Thomas E. Hamm, who is
stationed at Camp Oakland, Calf,
recently spent 22-day furlough
with his mother and aunt, at Lam
sing.
Pfc. Arthur r. Shatley, of the
Army Air Corps, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Shatley, of Jeffer-
son, spent a furlough with his
parents recently. He is now sta
toned at Lincoln, Neb.
Pvt. Oscar B. Lambert, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Lambert, of
Jefferson, is now stationed at
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

Pvt. Oscar B. Lambert, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Lambert, of
Jefferson, is now stationed at
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

Pvt. Thomas E. Hamm, who is
stationed at Camp Oakland, Calf.
recently spent a 22-day furlough
with his mother and aunt, at Ian
sing.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

Howard r. Riley, of the Navy
has returned to duty, after spend.
ing a 2O-day leave with his par.
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Riley, OIL
Clifton.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-02-15

Pfc. Arthur r. Shatley, of the
Army Air Corps, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Shatley, of Jeffer-
son, spent a furlough with his
parents recently. He is now sta
toned at Lincoln, Neb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-31
SOCIETY
Parties Planned
 For Children

Three parties are scheduel today for children from pre-kindeEgarten to high school age at tho Warner Gardens Community House. A oos- tune party from 10 Go ll:a0 this morning was held for the pre-school aga group sponsored by the Eedreal HousinR Administration in oh Nxge Of Miss Joyce Hayes, the party held Ia conjunction with . morn ing play school of the project,
 children from Q to 12 years are to De entertained ct Q costume party sponsored hy the slocum School PTA and the 0lrl Scout Troop. They will parade to the Community House At B:00. Mrs. Richard Blair is chairman Of arrangements, priz- es aro to be awarded and Tefrosh- meYts served, ab
 A Halloween masquerade for taena9Ors at the Community House is scheduled from 8 to 10 p. m. sponsorOd by the Warner Garden Community Association, with dance Ina, games and entertainment, nd. ward Duffy, Mrs. Doris Chase and Carl Peterson ore in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-31
HopeVille Club ParadeS Tonight

The annual children's Halloween parade, sponsored by the Hopeville Community Club, will be held to- night Oct. 3ist, forming at the IEopeviile Stadium, ct Autumn end Piedmont streets, at T:i6 ?. m.
 All children, young and old, in the "vilie" are priviIedgod to par. tlcipate in the parade. Flashlights may be carried by the paTaders. The Q. 6. Time Band will lead the parade in conjunction with the poe flee department.
 Prizes will Dc awarded ct the HopeViile gymnasium ct the ter- imitation of the parade, by judges from various sections of the city. Plans are made to present over iSO prizes to the various children par. ticipating in the parade.
 Volunteers are needed to help h the line Of march and the commit. tee would appreciate anyone who could give couple Of hours ass sIstance, to be on hand ct the corner, and contact committee members, who will Do tagged to the effect.
 Danclnk will follow the awarding Of prizes in the gymnasuf1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-31
Costume PGrtyAt Chase Park House

sixty-seven boys and girls bee tween the ages of eight and four teen attended the afternoon Hai.s loween party held ct the Chase Park, House yesterday afternoon. Youngsters who were successful ducking for apples were: Chester QreBiEy, Susie Pughesl, Eddie CooEi- ey, Helen Suckiey, Virginia Lowers and Francis Burns.
 Peanut race winners were: Ches~ ter 0uiskey, first; Kenny Alderman, second, shirley Waltone, Donald White, John Marcola, Donald dreatorex.
 It was announced that there were too many pretty costumes from which to select winers. 90 the tcl- lowing were awarded prizes for the funniest outfits. John Sheehy re- ceived first prize, Fan Fouce, seconds and George 0relly, third.
 Miss Mildred Dunn supervised the party, assisted by Miss Ann Mcs' Mahcn. Bof. Page was at the plano, for community singing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-31
Music Clubs
 To Hold Contest

Announcement of the fourth an- nual Young Composers Contests of the National Federation Of Music clubs, of which Marion Bauer, E chairman has been made by +, Merrills Lewis of F'urman UniYer. Sity, QreenVille, s. O., National Stu. dent Adviser. A total of $500 in prizes Is offered for composers in three classes.
 Glass one, for which the prizes are 9b0 and 92B, respectively, b for Q choral work, with or without pi. ano accompaniment, for womene mems or mixed voices, 3 to 6 parts, and { to 6 minutes playing time.
 Glass two, for which the awards are similar, iS for . string quar- tet or 0 chamber Instrumental eoins bination without plano 6 to 10 min. utes playing time,
 Glass three, for which Q first prize of Si0o and c second prize ot 0B0 are offered, iA 0 competition for small orchestra, not to exceed | 2 flutes, 2 oooes, 2 ciarlnets, 2 bas. sons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 2 troin. bones, percussion and strings, in' cluding piano or harp, If desired, with c to 10 minutes playing time,
 The contest Is open to natlVo-bosfl or naturalized composers between the ages of i0 and %, whether meme berS Of the Federattion or not The formation and entry blanks may Do obtained from State Student Advisers or the National Chairman and entries should Do mailed dl. roetly to the chairman of the No. tionHi Composition Contests for Young Composers, Marion Bauer, iib West 7srd street, New York 2S, N, Y, All compositions must DO under c nom dc plume. The contest closes April 1, io40.
 Perforlnance of winning works on the nrogram of Student Day ct tho biennial meeting of the Fed. eration scheduled for the spring Of i017 ia an additional award.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-31
Won,en,s Club
 Sponso,' Bridge

The Waterbury Women's club snonSored a Halloween dessert bridge yesterday afteTnoon & tne club headquarters, Central avenue, thlrtysthree tables in play Special nriSoA were awarded to the follows Ina; Mrs, Albert Allison, Mrs. George Mueller and Mrs. Earl W. Pief' sofi, High scorers of the afternoon were: Mrs. Eugene Dohefty, Mrs n. ], Nelson, Mrs. Thomas Oliver, Mrs, Earl W. Pierson, Mrs. Joseph DaAke, Mrs. Albert Verpiliot, Mrs Louis Lougeo and Mrs George E'
 Also: Mrs. Ernest R. siegieE, Miss Alice k. Lorensof1. Mrs IT. T, sliiIman, Mrs. Wells II. Machir, Mrs, Louis driswold Mrs. George Hitchcock. Mrs. George ]. Lasky, Mrs, 0, ?. Keller, Mrs. Leslie Young, Mrs, Harry Piatt, Mrs. Henry ouns Saius, Mrs. E. ?. Butler and Mrs, Joseph Bender, Mrs. Rudolph schnieder, Mrs, Raymond If. Daniels, Mrs w. O. Lasher, Mrs P' John FInnucan, Mrs. Clifford O. Petitjean. Mrs. |. D. Campbell, Mrs Charles Wlnterniute, Mrs. IT, Irving Ross, Mrs. Wendell |. CroSe, Mrs. Frank N. Hess, Mrs. M. H. Tumey and Mrs. James Carey.
 The committee in charge Of the bridge inciuded; Mrs. Walter V Lowell, assisted by: Mrs, Jesse D. Kelsey, Mrs Clair L. Hoilister, Mrs. Clarence W. shader, Mrs. Carl 4. Dinwoodie. Mrs. Allan II. Upton, i MT5, 1n9TW00u L' NVWiaHu, MIs' HNa- ward Wells, Mrs. Philip Pratt, Mrs. Ralph Hubbers, Mrs. William Craig, Mrs. Frederick Webster and Mrs. FFank N. Hess.
 The Waterbury Women's Demos cratic club will hold special rleets ing Friday evening ct 9;i6 ct Denfos cratic headquarters, 70 North Main street. All members are urged to attend, aS important business will Dc discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-31
Social Notes

Mrs, Loretta Donahue, DikeEnAn street, has returned from 6 weeks stay at Jug End, Great Burlington, Mass.
 Among recent arrivals ct the Cloister, Sea Island, 0oorgla, were It. CMdr. and Mrs. R. Q. MAkos peace Of this city.
 Mrs, Louis Freeman, Concord street, will Do hostess ct Q board meeting of the Business end Pro. fesslonai division, HadasSah, ThuFs- day evening.
 The Misses Mary and Isabella Mc0rath of Fairview street, have returned after spending c short va cation in New York city. They were regigtered ct the Park Central hotel.
 Miss Anna Moore, Chestnut ave- lua, has returned form New York city where she has been spending the last few days.
 William end Leo 0agne, Baldwin street, have returned from New York, whore they attended the foots bail game and the Navy day cele. hFatlon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-31
Viygini0 NeUeys
 House Officer

Supervised by Women's Student Government, elections for house of- fieers ct the University Of New Hampshire, were held recently. AmonR those elected waS Virginia A, Meyers, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ralph Meyers Of White street, who will serve as secretar yof Commons dormitory. She is Q senior at the university, majorlng in English.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-31
Marie Gallagher
 O. Dean s List
stockmann Studio.

Miss Marie Therese Gallagher of Be Albion street, this city, iS on the Deans list for high scholarship at the College of Saint Elizabeth, Con. vent station, N. J. Miss Gallagher, who Is now c sophomore at College was among the upper ten per cent Of her class during her freshman YAAfA,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-31
East End Club
 TOAwardPriSeS

Michael Carusilla, chairman of the Youth Recreation committee, has announced that prizes will Do awarded ct the dance to Do held Saturday night ct the State Ars mory, by the East End Community Joe LaMartino and his orchestra. club. Music will be furnished by The committee b seeking dona. tionS for prizes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-31
D.. SpyMnt To Give Lecture

Z A motion picture lecture sposa- sored by the Waterbury Naturalist Club and the Mattatuck. Historical Society will be held Friday night at 0:i6 in the auditorium, ii0 West Main street. Alexander Sprunt. Jr, will be featured, his topic, From Coast To Coast"
 MT. gprunt is the southern rep- resentatIve of the National Audobon Society, and his lecture coverS the scenery, birds and animals of the goutswest and West. The lecture is free,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-31

It. Shea Auxiliary, Veteran of Foreign Wars will hold . business meeting Thursday evening, Noyer1. Der l, ct 6 ?. ni., ct epeedwell hall, over Rays Jeweiry store, IA East Main street. .y
 All members ere requested to ht. tend. Plans will be completed for Ar1nistice day and other important business. Mrs. Ann CiFnitis will pre- side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-10-31
Tall Tower
 Topics
- - BUY A BOND
BY rKn MAN IN TIE TowR

Up boys and at em,
 Our Navy rules the waves, The smart guy that buys the bonds, That's the boy that saves Cash in just one more time,
 Whats the use of ravng, Buy Q bond today, my lad,
 And keep the flag a-waVing Up boys and ct 'en,
 old Glory rules the waves, The smart guy that piles up the bonds, That's the boy that saves.
Nogales international., 1945-04-13

Local men who passed the pre-
induction examination at Phoenix
on April 18th were: Modesto Lopez,
Joe Corrales, Arturo Figueroa, and
c. L. (Chuck) Darlington.
Nogales international., 1945-04-13
Jose Acosta
Awarded
5th Battle Star

HEADQUARTERS, 18TH AAF,
PHILIPPINES, April 12-Corporal
Jose D. Acosta of Nogales, Pacific
veteran now serving with the 18th
AAF, has been awarded a fifth
Battle Star to his Asiatic-P Pacific
campaign ribbon.
AS a squadron baker with the
13th's famed Long Rangers"
group, Corporal Acosta has been
overseas for the past two and one
half years. During that time he has
participated in Jungle Air Force"
campaigns from Guadalcanal to the
Philippines and in addition to the
five Battle Stars he wears Dis
tinguished Unit Citation, awarded
to his outfit for its devastating raid
on the Jap stronghold of Truk in
the Central Pacific.
He was graduated from Albaro
Obregon School, Huatabampo, and
was later employed at the Tucson
Road Blacksmith Shop at Nogales.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Acosta,
his parents, are now living at 100
Hidalgo street, Nogales, Sonora.
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