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Evening star., 1945-12-02
Chicago Grain

CHICAGO. Dec 1 LP.-Rye future,
started strong today; but the May delivery
dipped rather sharply in late trade on, a
tions in connection with rye price ceilings
which become effective next June l.
Oats and wheat were strong most OF the
time. with buying in wheat Influenced by
boost Of ] "a cents a bushel in the Gov
ernmept subsidy to millers for wheat
Under. the new rye ceiling. as now in
terpreted. longs who accepted delivery OF
May rye would find themselves in an ex-
tremely difficult competitive situation. since
cash rye at the new SLAP ceiling would
be available within few days thereafter
time. SO cents higher than the June j
than the previous close, December 1 .S0is
corn was unchanged at -1.1SIa, ceilings
oats were unchanged to "a UP, Decembe.
cember ! "a "a IS and barley was un.
changed to u off, December l 22h
Evening star., 1945-12-02
BOND SUMMARY
FURNISHED by the Associated Press. }

A selected list Of active Bonds on the
New York Stock. Exchange. Showing the
and the net change from the previous
Saturdays close.
Evening star., 1945-12-02
Pork Production Up
Sharply in November
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Dec. Pork produc-
ton increased "a per cent over Oc-
tober this month boosting the total
meat supply in November to 1,610,-
100000 pounds or 20 per cent more
than a month ago, the American
Meat Institute said.
Beef production in November was
2 per cent below the all time record
50,000,0 900 pounds processed last
month while veal and lamb showed
IL per cent decreases.
Evening star., 1945-12-02
Customers Force Bank
To Drop No. 13 Window
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated PFSS.
SPRINGFIELD, Interpretations
customers caused the Springfield
Marine Bank to take down the No
13 sign over teller's window.
The teller in No. 13 had so little
to do the other bank employees were
complaining, Willard Bum, jr., bank
secretary reported.
Evening star., 1945-12-02
Market AVERAGES
STOCKS.
Foreign Exchange

NEW YORK. Dec. 1 R.-Foreign ex-
change rates follow (Great Britain in dol
lars. others in cents):
Canadian dollar in New York open mar
ket, 9is per cent discount, or 90.SlA
ElIrope-Great Rritain' "a oah I'm
changed.
+. Latin America-Argentina, free, 24.s4,
Mexico, 20 6c
Evening star., 1945-12-02

JhIcago Cash Market.
Wheat, No. 2 red, 179, nominal: No 2
hard, l.79, nominal Ceilings. No corn.
Oats, No. mixed. heavy. 81, No. 2 white:
S034: No. 3 white. 80: No. 1 heavy special
red, s074. Barley, nominal: lting. /. 81
1891; feed, 1.15-I 1914. Field seed, per
hundredweight. nominal; timothy, !5.25-
81 80; sweet clover, 1915: alsike. 2S so:
alfalfa, common, 33.50-36 so.
Help fight imitation by saving
money in series "E" Victory Loan
Bonds.
Evening star., 1945-12-02
Commodity Prices

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-The Associated
Press weighted wholesale prices index .of Of
Previous day, 112 80; week ago, 1895;
month ago, 111.7S; year ago, 1O6.7S;
based on 1925 as 100
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-08

eHV TtIUTH 10 NeW
put floor show He could give wonderful imita
tion of night club singer radio crooner
Then he would truck and shag singing popular songs while
only but the natives about "shoo shoo
Baby always his favore Walters was wonderful for
morale No could be downheaed for long his presence
THE pdrotroopers uOouid sing their songs, in
cluding the sung che tune of Battle
Hymn of the Republic" contributed a ferD WAC
songs to the nightly fiesta
HoWeUer, there much serious business done
around camp The day after he arrived Capt. Wal
ters looked at Deckers and my injuries tOhle Doe
dressed them. A-H
Our recovery depended Dhen got doUn the
trail to the glider strip and rescue. Doc
plets boss in this department. We were all eager
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-08

ETTNHERE ought to he law against playing poker"
he would yell as he slammed down his hand But T Sgt
Coli the real gambler We called him Supeman because
he was keeny intelligent and able 10 get much
around camp Win lose draw Coli would on anything
including pair Of treys
Walters personality kid Often after supper would
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-08
(Chapfer XIV

|tAPT. CECIL f. WALTERS blew into camp at the head
~ of his pararoopers Friday afternoon, May % The
captain is feet inches tall He looked like giant he
down the head of his Filipino and the
ubiquitous escort of natives.
The captains arrival was like strong fresh breeze
He only capable and efficient officer but
floor show Two minutes after he arrived the camp
started jumpn'.
"Shoo shoe baby" he singing the top Of his lungs
literally trIckn down the trail as he burst into camp.
Fv. paratroopers Sgt. (Superman) Coli
Tsgt. Don Ruiz T/Sgt Dongalo T/sg Johnny
Jsvonio and Cpl Cusodio Alera.
THREE Others had been left behind in the big
UoiIey. Sgt. Alfred Bayon medical tsehneionj
. Sgt. Voiaseo and Master Sgt. Obrenea. They
Left behind build the glider strip, project Of
which heard for the first time
We now learned, too, that eUsry Of the Phil
pino boys who poraehuted aid had Uolun-
teered for the mission. They oil members Of
the scout company special reeonnaissancs battalion
When Capt Walters asked for Uoluntesrs, every
man had stepped foruoard. Finally, Walters had
select from, the Uounteers the who accompanied
him, His worshpped Walters, and the affection
patiently mutual.
We knew that Walters and his
ing camp long before them. Far of
heard that yoppins noise peculiar to the notiUss and
decided il must be guides bringing the para
troopers down the trail
vlTHEN they finally camp, Walters his boys looked
happier than did They had been the trail since
Tuesday morning a total of three and a half days.
They had badly mscalculaed the distance
time would take reach They had inadequate food
for the journey They without anything from Wedne
day night until Friday when the plane dropped
supplies them Walters had wake-talkie
muncation with the plane
Then all much could hardly walk" Walters
explained.
They found the natives in the big valley friendly and
harmless Pete and his villagers.
Walters and his party stayed from Sunday Tuesday
morning in the big valley setting up camp and stalking
landing field for glider
L'POM the moment Hey tended, they cere sur
rounded by eager, inquSitire HatreS, uho had
neUer before seen rhte men.
Capt Walters explained the situation BY radio to
Mai George Gardner.
T The major, q Ciereander is aide to Maj Gen.
Clements McMuRen who IS commanding general Of the
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-08
Impressive Rites
Held for Dead
intsrn,tinn.l phnia

to 90, bat tsses the trek pas pestponsd u0hsn Doe
firmly said yet able to tr&ssi.
Three uossks posssd after Walters arriosd be-
fore Doe satisfisd that up to the trip.
Doe and Rarn,y had done u0ondsrs for us, bat
that Walters had arrived rOith rsinforesn,ents
really began to look like army camp.
PYRAMIDAL tent went up Other pup tents blossomed
kitchen enlarged place spotessly
poled The boys did army para.
chuted to
days army plane
and special instructions Maj Gardner said
the parachung Star of David
for the burial of the girls the IA killed the
crash Included ri dog identifying each member of the
WOmen Army Corps and the officers enlisted of the
army.
Capt. Walters would detail Maj Gardner con.
tinued. and 20 to the Of the crash.
The following day carrying the dog tags
Capt Walters and all his Rammy and Doe up
that sharp peak.
NTcCOLLOM had 0iren them erplicit Instructions
A'A But so misleading IS the jungle and many
the Tributaries that poured into the stream zee had used
os poth to safety that the party got lost.
They returned at nightfaH nearly as exhausted as
'cs had been The nert day, McColom volunteered to
lead three Of the boys up the mountain They made tbs
round trip in day.
On the last lap, McColLom said he and the men
rere led straight to- the plane By little tufts of my hair
"ttOt CuugHC on everything 0Ong he Udy until ne
gdre me that brush cut the day started down the
mountain.
On the succeeding day, Walters and the porotroop-
ers tcent back mp the mountain. They buried the sad
remains Of those Who had died in the inferno huthad
Snufed ont happy Sunday excursion.
They put up the star of Douid for Sgt Belle
Manner of the Bronr ~ Y. the girl whose corps
once had been killed IN plane crash route to E-
As they PIT up the star and the crosses droped
each NTH dog tag, army plane circed constantly
ADORE.
oM that plane over the radio the saddest and most
impressive funeral services have heard We
the camp radio, silent end very humble Catholic
Protestant and Jewish chaplain plane
for the dead on the mountain top.
We were very humble because had been saved where
many had perlshed.
1t McCoom sat with head bowed his usual self
But Sgt Decker and hearts ached for him.
white that cruel mountain dog tag of
twin brothep 1t Robert E. McCoom from whom only
could separate him.
TOMORROW: Farewell to Little" Shangri-La and the
first trek hack 10 ciYiILation.)
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-08
A JOViaI Giant
ParatrOOp Head
BY CPL. MARGARET HASTINGS, WAC

Wss ESuV.iy 10, IntsrnotionoI Esw. Spseia Service
Detroit evening times., 1945-08-08

far eastern air scrrice command, Ne nicknomed the
major Guardian Anger because he used to fy ont
IN the army plane erery day and horer until he
found out how tcc were and whot needed lc0Hted
Capt. Walters had brought along playing cards and
began daily poker md gin r1nl1ng sessions.
We 1ron and lost "thousonds NJ dollars ere,g Scs-
sion. The captain played Just earnestly # IL
for rcdi money and 1chen roud bluff him out Of big
pot he rouid be hrid.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17
DESTROY
ROACH IS

Petermsn's Roach Food Is quick
death TO reaches. IL kills by con.
uct or swallowing. Effective "a
hours q day. No odor. Over
100000 cans of Peterman's sold
last year. Get Petermsn's today.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17
School Kids
Will Sponsor
Paper Drive

Residents Of the area bounded
on the north and south by Can
field and Erskine streets. respec-
lively. and on the east and west
by Hastings and Brush streets. are
reminded Of the waste paper drive
to be sponsored by Lincoln school
on March 90
Parents and well-wishers who
live in the stated area are asked
either to send papers to school by
the children or TO place neatly
packaged bundles Of newspapers
or magazines on the curb in front
OF their homes. A truck furnished
by the Wayne County Salvage
Committee will collect the bum
dies.
81. Clair Billups, Mrs. Ethel
SimonS and Robert Dodge are the
teachers who are supervising the
campaign. Proceeds OF the drive
will go into the Lincoln school
fund.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17
He Gets 6ODays
In Rental Hoax,
Heeced Several

A man. whom one complainant
told police She had given 500 TO
rent her house (already occu-
Pied a; 4222 81 Antoine street.
and whom police say made
practice OF showing others occu-
pied houses and then collecting
DEPOSITS on the promise the house
would be empty soon. was sem
fenced 70 serve so DAYS in the De.
trot House OF Correction last
week
He is Roosevelt Turner. 80. 1908
Dubois street. agains. whom De-
tec'ive Seward Lusk stated there
were al least eight complaints
pending.
Turner was sent to Jail for so
days, placed on probation for
one wear and ordered 10 make
restitution, lie was out on bond
for the same offense when SEN
fenced bv Recorders Judge Ger
aid w. Groat.
Two complaints against Turner
we're made by Mrs. Calie Will
liaTs ~ 22O7 Chene street. who
deposited 500 with him. and Mrs.
Mary Lee Allen. +3. 504 Henry
street
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17
BY LARRY CHISM

A female member of dance
team, who recently returned to the
States after spending four and
half months overseas entertain
ing GIs in the Middle East, Per-
sian Gulf and South American area.
declared that The boys are pray
ing for more shows II helps
them 10 carry on"
MRS. WITTYE WILES. member
OF the David and Wittye dance
team, stated that the reception
given the USO show unit was fine.
The soldiers hadn't seen an Ameri-
can girl in several years. And
they almost worshipped US"
She stated that the show unit,
composed of six persons left New
York for overseas in September,
1914. and entertained British. Rus
sian. American, South American.
Suda' e and Senegalese troops
during their tour of the Middle
East War theatre.
MEMBERS OF the show unit
were, suitarist Chauncey Lee,
songstress Cora Green. dancer
Dodo Proctor, pianist Lillian Thorn
as and comedy and dance team
David and Wittye..
She disclosed that the troupe
vera2ed seven shows per week
rom January 10 September and
yas among one of the first USO
n!ts many OF the service men had
en- since they were shipped over
eaS.
The last appearance here OF the
cam OF David and Wittye was at
club Zombie IN l943
OUR RECEPTION was fine
mere was no difference between
re response of the whites and Of
DIR soldiers They treated us roy
ally she declared, after mention
NJ that they gave a performance
overseas before approximately 1000
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17
Local Girl Tells
OF USO Show Tour

white American soldiers in South
America.
Asked concerning her reaction
following the overseas trip, she
declared. "The trip makes me APP
preciate the United States more.
i am now more tolerant Of others
and appreciate the abilities of
others more"
Meanwhile the young lady is
visiting her mother, Mrs, Anne
B. Black at SO King street, while
awaiting possible re-aSsignment
10 entertain more Gls and. make
il possible for them 10 carry on
with the activities Of war.
She had great praise for Richard
Campbell. manager OF Sepia USO
tours. He is responsible for the
first Negro USO unit making a
trip overseas And he's doing
a grand job. she declared.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17
STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
FOR THF COUNTY or WAYNE
IN CHANCERY
NARY n WHITE. Plain,H
VI, No s-22s7

hAhY n WlLHlTE Plsin;iH
HOWARD WHITE. p.f,na.nt
A. session Of said court held ~ the
equity building in the city n Detroit
county Of Wayne and state OF Michigan
or this l4th dav Of February, A n l9%S.
Present: The Hon
IosEPH A MoYNIHAN
Circuit Judge
In this cause u appearing from the
smdavit Of the PlAir'.a on Gle in che
above entitled cause Tat he Defendant
- not q resident Of the state Of Michigan
hut that he does reside AZ S2S Harvard
Place. In the city Of Indianapolis. county
81 Marion and state 81 Indiana
On Motion Of JULIAN W PERRY. At.
torney for the Plaintiff
IT rs ORDERED that HOWARD VIII.
HlTE srpear and answer the Bill Of Com.
plant hled in this case within three 81
months from the date Of this Order or
said Bill Of Complaint will be taken as
confessed against HIM
And 1T rs FURTHER ORDERED that
this Order be sent nv resstered mail 10
The last known address Of the Defendant
s7s Harvard Place indianapolis. Indiana.
and In case M registered return receipt.
sEnsd Nv the Defendant. 10 received that
THIS Order be published. a. required By
Law.
JOSEPH A. MoYYIHAN
Circuit Judge
True Copy,
cAsPAR J LINGEMAE Clark.
~ A. sHFDD. Deputy CLERK
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17

CORA WILLIE NoBLrY Plaintiff -.
vs., No. S7a-606
EsTELLA MODIFY Defendant
At session Of said Court held a. the
Court House in the CITY " Detrast IN
said County. on the 2ist day OF Febuuary
n, 1915.
Present! The F.
ARTHUR WEBSTER.
In this cause. It sppcsrins by AFFIDAVIT
hereto attached that the defendant,
Tstclla Mcbley. cannot he served by process
issued out ~ this court as she, is not =
resident 81 the State 81 Michigan. but that
she resides in the city Of savannah, State
Of Georgia
On Motion Of James Jackson. Attorney
for the plaintiff
IT rs oRDERFD that the defendant,
Euell. Mobley. appear and answer the
hill Of complaint hled in this cause. within
three months from the date Of this order,
or that said hill ne taken 40 confessed. and
that this order Be sent 70 the defendant
10 her last known address by registered
mail. and II not received. that the same
be published in any Newspaper published
and circulating IN the City Of Detroit
County ~ Wayne and State G Michigan
and served according 70 Law.
ARTHUR WEBSTER
Cireuit Judts
A Tru. Copy
cAsPAR J LINGEMAN, CLERK
~ A. \sHEDD. Deputy Clerk.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17
STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
roR .JUT COUNTY OF ~ ~
IN CHANCERY

CORA WILLIE MoBLEY. PLAINTIFF
vs., Ne. S7a606
. EsTELLA MODIFY Defendant
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17
IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORY OF REV. CHAS. P.
Colbert, who departed this life
March IL. 1897. Rev. Colbert was
the organizer and founder OF
Great Britain Spiritual church.
His life's ambition was to see the
Spiritual Churches combined in
one body for the uplifting Of man
kind. This achievement was &C
complished December %, 1899
Great Britain Spiritual Church is
the Mother OrganizerSof the Coun-
Gil OF Spiritual Churches.
| am Thine. 0 Lord, have heard
Thy voice,
And it told Thy love 10 me; but ]
long TO
Rise in the arms of faith.
And be closer drawn to thee.
Widow, Mrs. Chas. p Colbert
Sister. Mrs. ErSa Shaw of At
lanta. Ga. and host Of friends.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17
rrARIENE ROBERTS. Plaintiff
no, No. 500 s5s

At session Of nd Cour, h.!d a IN.
Court House IN the City Of Detroit in SAD
COUNTY on the And day OF February
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17
LEGAL NOTICE

STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
THE COUNTY OF WAYNE
IN cHASCERY
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17

Number and classes of Lewis Business college closed
their popularity with Mid Winter ball which
Ode Glover crowned and presented trophy and
of white Also in the picture
of the coronation. standing left righ Misses
Gladys LowsrY and Matte Wade Miss Glover president
the Student club chairman OF the Student Council Perma
nsnf FEPC and member of the Lampshrs pledge club
the Phi Gamma Delta sorority Miss Rice second
Miss Wade. third prize Miss LowerY
prize winner Presentations made by Rev. Horace A..
White chairman Lewis Business College
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17

Congressman Adam CLAYTON
Powell Jr., OF the 22nd District.
New York. this week named two
more Negroes. closing the noni-
nations for West Point for the frst
session Of the 10th Congress.
They are as follows: Wesley Ar
thur Wilson. now with the 370;h
Infantry. and SGT. Benjamin c.
Jones, USING. now stationed al
Camp LeJeune, ~ c.
There are still some openings for
nominations 10 the Naval Academy
at Annapolis.
SELECTED by committee Of
newspaper editors as an outStand-
ing American Negro youth. Ed
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17
STATE OF MICHIGAN
IN IHE CIRCUIT COURT ron
IAE COUNTY or WAYNE
IN CHANCTRY

REsrccA JOHNSON Pi,nur
rvovx cu No SO SOS
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17
Congressn1en Name
Three To West Point

ward Brinkley Howard. l9-year- old
honor graduate Of Dunbar high
school. Washington. D. c. was ap-
pointed this week by Representa-
tive William l.. Dawson Of Illinois
as Candidate for the L. S. Mill
;ary Academy a; West Point. y. Y.
Brinkley now enrolled as
junior at Dartmouth college. Har-
over y H. graduated IN June.
1913. from Dunbar high school.
where he has served as a colonel
in the Disiric; Of Columbia Cadet
Corps Al Dartmouth. he has served
as president % the Dartmouth Out
ms club. staff photographer OF the
Dartmouth Log. and secretary OF
the German Language club.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17

At a session Of nd Court h.ld a, N.
Court House IN the City Of Detroit in ,.ld
COUNTY on the And day OF FsbruAry
Present, The Hon
JOSEPH. A. koYSIHAS
Circuit Jutke
In ths cause, II appearing 20 n. court
e' aidAvit hereto attAcacf thst ch.no.ty
Summons has been iGbHcd out and under
~ - served on or before the fstgrn d.y
tl'5s"i' Tor ihe reason that sad dstendan,
e'.hs resident Of tho City Of ps;ro.t
No01F OF "syne and State Of hlehiFGn
~h concealed therein. and sad ehAnr.t,
sumTloni has been returned uith ~. go,
thtAte thereon ehdofsed sheUius ,h.t
t'ief dlligeht search ard lnsutry ..id A.
'fReAni could not he served IA sd ST.,
thsrtof ''" Ns'
On motion Of RoI borough and TaAsf,rro
AltQrnsyb tof the PlA.rttr
II IS ORDERED nat Chsrl,. Roh.,,,
cause ne spPesrAno. 60 be entered IN mi,
eeeif within three months from the DAT. Of
th'i order, and IN case q as appearance.
cause hh tntvsr 70 ne plAlntifs kll
We sea- Of iAis court FOR the sppe.ranr,
o the d"isHdant and thAt-Ihs nm. could
o. complaint 20 be f!ed and a copy thereof
"v,d on the attorneys for the
Iantn within twenty dsy. Altar ..rv,r.
pen him Of copy Of said bill and motto.
A'' order and tAA; N default thereof
VIE nld eiil be taken a. confessed BY IN.
SD defendant
IT Is FURTHER ORDERED tina, I. con,
tLii order be published n IN. MirhlFsn
ne ssfted. sccoI' ng 30 hW.
JOSEPH A hoYNiHAS
- - Circuit Judge
CAsPAR LfNGrMAN Cl.rk
~ A sHEDD. Deputy C.ctk
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17
ASSAULTED WOMAN

Police are holding Frank Conn.,
er. 80. 20445 Wisconsin street. for
assault and battery upon a 30 year
old woman living at the above ad-
dress.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-03-17

IVORY JOHNSON D.f.na.n, " ~ DO
AZ session 81 sd Court held a. ~.
~ House IN the CITY o. Detroit IN sst5
.'.aiI on the liza day 81 January.
Present, IN. Hon
FRANK B FERGUSON
Circuit Judge
IN th' cause. ~ appearing ~ aadsyit
s'fe'o attached. that the defendant Ivory
s'-bion, cannot be served by process itsued
81 INA court. as ae IS not resident
The state Of h.chigan nut ,hs' he 70
d-' IN the City OF Cleveland STAT. Of
On motion Of RoINororFH and TAlafefro.
1fnev fni the PA 7'lf
IL - ORDERED that the defendant
s'oiS Johnson, aYpesr ard sasVer the
y" o. complaint fied IN 'h.s cause With.
N taree months from TIE date % thts
ger or that sad bill Ne taken A. con.
Ir''"d and that this order b sen, 20 me
oiendant 10 his las, known al ifrs, and
" not received. that the same ~ published
IN any nev'pspef published and circulating
IN the County ~ Wayne according 20 law
FRANK B FERGUSON
Circuit Judge
True Cory
SAsPAR LINGEMAN CLERK
~ a SHEDD DEPUTY Clerk
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-03-15
Hosnital Needs Blood

Due to increased demands, the
blood bank supply at the Washington
County Hospital is getting danger
ously low and must be replenished
Immediately Volunteer blood donors
are asked to please call the hospital
right way and make an appointment.
The phone number is easy to remem-
3OOO-and you can call at any
time between 8 a. m. and noon and
between l p. m. and 5 p. M. on week
days. Saturday and Sunday calls
should be made between 8 a. m. and
noon.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-03-15

S/Sgt. William r. Dietrich, of
Fairplay, is a member of the 561st
Engineer Boat Maintenance Com
pany, shown in the accompanying
pictures, being presented with the
coveted Meritorious Service Unit
Plaque at ceremonies held at Fort
Lewis, Washington, after the
company returned from overseas
service. The presentation was
made by Major General Joseph
d. Patch. Lieutenant Robert
McAdams, Commanding Officer of
the 561st, received the award on
behalf of his company.
The 561st Engineers Boat Main
tenance Company's action-packed
history began with repairing craft
shot up in the Dieppe raid and
continued with assault boat oper-
alton and repair, often under fire,
through four major invasions-
without the loss of a man.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1945-03-15
Entrance To Hager Park

At meeting of the City Park
Board, held last week, plans were
made for an entrance to Hager Park,
on Frederick street, as soon as ma
terial and labor are available. The
entrance, which will constructed of
Cumberland Valley limestone, will
have an archway, including wrought
iron trimmings, with the words,
'Hager Park" spelled out in suitable
lettering.