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Brother Of AIexandrian
Reported Killed in Action

Capt. Riford williams, Is, whose
next of kin was listed as his sister
Mrs. Wilma S. Peterson, 1908 Mount
Vernon boulevard, Alexandria, Va,
was killed in action on Luzon March
27, according to the War Depart
ment casualty list released today.
Capt. Williams never lived in this
area. He was born in Lexington
Mass, and attended high school at
st. Albans, VT.
He entered the Army in 1912, GO
ing overseas the same year. His
mother, Mrs. Wilma s. Williams OF
st. Adams, is visiting Mrs. Peterson
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aDly 10 receive
a Pacific COM
m a n d assign
ment that will
assure Toxic of
blows far more
staggering than
the one he de-
livered person.
ally on April 18,
1912.
An official an
nouncement in
London said the
48-year-old COM
mander of the
9th Air Force in
its vic t or ious
Evening star., 1945-05-15
New ZeoIond Studies
Role Against Jopun
By the Associated Press.

ps tiie hSeoCla6eu fkesS.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand,
May 15.-New Zealand's future role
in the war against Japan Is under
consideration by the war cabinet,
Walter Nash, acting Prime Minister,
disclosed today.
Troops who fought against Ger
many are to be brought home at the
earliest possible moment, Mr.. Nash
said. and shipping arrangements are
already under discussion.
Evening star., 1945-05-15
Congress in Brief
BY the Associated Press.

By CIlt ASSOCIdEeu FreSSs
Senate:
Due to receive report by investi-
eating committee on Nazi atrocities
Agriculture Committee considers
nomination of David Lilienthal as
IVA chairman.
Controller General Warren testi-
fies before committee studying re-
organization of Congress.
House:
Considers postal salary bill.
Evening star., 1945-05-15
District Blood Donations
Appointments

appointments
yesterday ------ 349 persons
Appointments broken
yesterday ----- 81 persons
Appointments may be made
with the Blood Donor Center in
the Acacia Building, 81 Louisi-
ana avenue NV, by calling
District 5000 between 9 a m. and
$50 pm. weekdays, and 9 am.
to noon Saturdays.
Volunteer women are needed
as daytime drivers in the Mo-
tor Corps, which transports 80
per cent of the blood donors.
Call Republic $500, Branch 1877.
Evening star., 1945-05-15
Capt. Donald |. May
Freed From Germans

After having been a prisoner of
war of the Germans since Septem-
Der, 1943, Capt. Donald L. May, 27,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo c. May,
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Todoy's Casualty Lists
Killed

tNtHt~S
Capt. Gordon Vincent Potter, %
son of Mrs. Henry F. Woodard
2400 Sixteenth street NV, and 1t
Col. E. L. Potter, now stationed il
Atlanta, was killed in action in Ger.
many on April 16, his mother wa.
notified yesterday. He previously
had been reported missing in actor
on that date.
Capt. Potter was graduated from
Central High School, where in 1885
he was captain of cadets. He wa.
sophomore at Amherst College
when he entered the service in 1912
He was sent overseas in January
1914, and was with an antiaircraft
unit of the 1st Army.
Seaman 1c Robert E. Thompson
18, was killed in action May 3, 1914
aboard the U. S. S. Menges, the Navy
Department has informed his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Van E. Thomp-
son, 4502 Wilson boulevard, Arling-
ton. Until recently Seaman Thomp-
son had been listed as missing.
The report of his death disclosed
to the parents that the Menges was
lost in a convoy off North Africa.
The ship met a submarine which
Immediately submerged and tor
pedoed the Menges, letter from the
Navy stated.
Seaman Thompson was born in
Arlington and was in his last year
at Washington-Lee High School
when he entered the service in the
fall of 1943. A sister, Pfc Eleanora
Thompson, is serving in the Wom-
ems Reserve of the Marine Corps.
Seaman Thompson also leaves two
younger brothers.
S/Sergt. Preston E. Curtis, 20. son
Of Mrs. Roberta L Curtis of Route l,
Rockville, Md, was killed in action
in Germany on April 13, the War
Department has notified his mother.
Sergt. Curtis was born in Mont
gomery County and attended the
Richard Montgomery High School.
He enlisted in the Army October 2,
194l, and volunteered for the para
troopers. He went overseas in De-
cember, l943, with the 507th Regi-
ment of paratroopers and took part
in the invasion of Normandy. One
brother, Pvt. Leonard R. Curtis,
has been discharged from the serv-
ice, and another brother, Pvt. Harry
Curtis, overseas since August, 1943
is now in Italy.
Pfc. Clifford ]. Clyburn, 20, neph-
ew of Mrs. Florence Clyburn, 2
Skaters lane, Alexandria, Va, re-
ported in The Star of May as
missing in action in Germany since
April 6, is declared dead in today's
official War Department casualty
list. He attended the public schools
of Alexandria and was employed at
the Army-Navy Club, near Arling-
ton, when he entered the Army in
January, 1914. He went overseas
last Summer and was with an in
fantry unit of the 7th Army.
SISergt. Vincent S. Amato, broth
er of Victor Amato, Berwyn, Md,
was killed in action in Europe, it
was reported today by the War De-
partment.
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DooIihIe, En- Route
Here, Probably Will
Get Pacific Command
BY the Associated Press,

by Ilit AssUClHIeu PIESE.
1t. Gen. James H. Doolittle was
headed back from London today for
the United States Army Air Forces
headquarters in Washington, prob
Evening star., 1945-05-15

Don't spend to the end, but lend
to your friend-Uncle Sam. Buy
War Bonds.
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MISSING

Pfc. William G. Miller, 30, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred H. Miller, who
formerly lived at BAT Adams Mill
road NV, but now resides at 4916
Battery lane, Bethesda, has been
missing in action since April 16 in
Italy, it was disclosed today by the
War Department.
He never lived in the Washington
area. His father Is a radio engi-
neer employed by the Army Signal
Corps. Pvt. Miller went into the
Army in July, 1941, and went over
seas last December He was serving
with the 87th Mountain Infantry.
Navy 1t Fred H. Miller, jr, now at
Saipan, is a twin brother.
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He was born in New York and went
to public school there. He lived
here with his aunt for a year be-
fore he entered the Marine Corps
in February, 1943. He had been
wounded last June in the battle at
Saipan.
Pvt. Charles Nicholas Hapsas, 18,
reported wounded In action in Ger
many on April II, is now recovering
from injuries to his left leg in a
Paris hospital, according to the War
Department. He is the son of Mrs.
Fannie K. Haspas, 722 Franklin
street, Alexandria, Va, and the late
Mr.. Haspas.
Formerly of Detroit, Pvt. Haspas
came to Alexandria with his family
in 1910 and entered the George
Washington High School, gradual
ing last June. He completed a three
months summer course in engineer
ing at Virginia Polytechnic Institute
at Blacksburg and entered the Army
in October, 1914. He went overseas
last February and was serving in the
lSt Army when he was wounded.
Pvt. Dominic PeIlicano, son of
Rocco Pellicano, 1882 Fourth street
NE, was wounded in the Euro
pean sector, it was disclosed today
by the War Department.
T/5 Thomas r. Hill, whose wife,
Mrs. Thelma T. Hill, lives at 1922 G
street NV, was wounded in Eu-
rope, it was announced today by
the War Department.
The following were previously re-
ported in The Star as wounded after
the next of kin had been notified:
Corpl. Lester A. Kline, U. S. M.
c. R., whose wife, Mrs. Lulu Mae
Kline, lives at 1342 Emerson street
NE.
Pfc. Charles w. Ferrar, whose
wife, Mrs. Phyllis E. Ferrar, lives at
3711 Perry street, Brentwood, Md.
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Wounded

Capt. Robert Bostwick Carney, jr.
25, U. S. M. c., son of Rear Admira,
and Mrs. Carney, 4801 Connecticut
avenue NV, whose wife, Mrs. Ma.
talia Sutherland Carney, and theil
3-month-old daughter Parolee live
at 3133 Connecticut avenue NV.
was slightly wounded February Is
at Two Jima, the Navy Department
announced today. Admiral Carney
Is chief of staff to Admiral William
F. Halsey.
Capt. Carney was born in the Dis
trict and attended Western High
School. Later he attended Exeter
Academy and was a senior at Dart
mouth College when he entered the
Marine Corps in March, 1912. He
was paratrooper until that branch
of the corps was disbanded. He has
been overseas since last October.
1st 1t. Denis X. Lane, SO, son ot
Mrs. Margaret Lane, Sis H street
NE, and brother of Assistant Unit
ed States Attorney John D. Lane
was wounded April 20 in Germany
according to the War Department
casualty list for today. He was a
practicing attorney here before he
entered the Army in 1910. He went
overseas last August.
A native of the District, he was
graduated from Gonzaga High
School and the law school of Ma.
tional University. His wife is Mrs
Mary Frazier Lane and they have
a 6-month-old daughter, Mary
r. Lane. 1t. Lane is a past deputy
grand knight of Washington Coun.
Gil, Knights of Columbus.
T/5 Woodrow w. Mobley, %, sor
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Mobley
81 Frederick avenue, Kensington
Md, was wounded early this month
In the Southwest Pacific, it was dis.
closed today by the War Depart.
ment. His brother, Pfc. Warner
Mobley, "a, was wounded twice
while serving in the European the.
ater, the last time in September
1914. The younger Mobley went
into the Army in June, 1941. A
third brother, Charles, a year Older
than Warren, was given a medica
discharge from the Army before
Pearl Harbor.
Corpl. Roger o. Payne, 81, son o1
Mrs. William S. Phillips, who lives
near Alexandria, in Fairfax County
Va, was wounded April Is in Italy
1t was reported today by the Wal
Department. He had been wounded
previously on October IL, also ir
italy. He attended the public school.
OF Alexandria and was employed
by a Washington air-conditionine
company when he entered the Army
in March, 1943. He went oversee.
in April, 1914.
His brother, Ensign Randolph r
Payne, "a. was recently given &
medical discharge from the Nav,
after having been wounded twice il
Southwest Pacific naval engage.
ments. Another brother, Pvt. Ralpf
G. Payne, Is, has been serving with
an Army artillery unit in Italy.
T/5 Leroy Reynolds, jr., 81, who's,
parents live at 217 F street NV.
was seriously wounded last month
in Germany, according to a Wal
Department announcement today
He was born at Columbia, S. c., but
came here as small boy and at.
tended Cardozo High School.
He went into the Army February
8, 1943. and was sent overseas two
months later, according to his
parents. He is now in an Army
hospital in England, but his mother
has been told he will be returned
here for postsurgical care soon.
Sergt. Thomas O'NeilI, 20, son OF
MIR. and Mrs. William C. ONeill
Ais Beverly drive, Alexandria, was
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Considers postal salary bill.
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out goodly number OF the Troy
public
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Mr. and Mrs. Kaufman, formerly
of New York, but residing here for
a few months while engaged in a
survey, favored us with their pres
ence and gave a short talk on their
work. We hope everyone will try to
contact them and help III this sur
vey.
It was decided to try to charter
a bus for the last Saturday IN this
month to attend Pomona meeting
at Eureka. The fifth degree work
will be put on at this ime. We hope
a good sized delegation will be able
to 60. You may call Mr.. Weyde-
never or anyone else on this COM
mittee If you are able to attend
Grange Booster Night will De
September 7 with a pot-luck lunch.
Let's have every member out. Sew
eral committees were named for this
occasion and we know all members
will assist so ais to make the ev-
! ening a success.
! Sal COPYRIGHT planned games ano
contests for entertainment during
the lecture hour, which were en-
joyed by all present.
! After the meeting sandwiches anc
coffee were served
GRANGE REPORTER.
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Thursday, August 9, 1915

stood in line for days to get coveted
priorities for lumber when the Fed
eral Housing Administration issued
a total of 5000 permits for this area.
But up to now only about one in
four has been able to find enough
boards to even start construction.
Many still are using their hunt
ing licenses in an effort to locate
materials. But an increasing num-
Der of disgruntled searchers are CIV
ing up the chase and their re-
captured permits are coming back
to F. H. A. There still is a long
waiting list of others eager to try
their auck, however.
Housing authorities shake their
heads over the situation, which has
worsened steadily in this War-bulg-
ing area since We day shifted the
tides of war to the Pacific.
God bless EN- say F. H. A. Of
ficials, because we can't assure
them of any lumber"
Recent changes in the national
housing program won't help, gov
eminent officials say, and the War
Production Board declares mate
rails won't be available as long as
military needs continue at the pres
ent rate.
we would like to take care Of
these people, but it just can't be
done,' W. P. A. spokesman said
The Wall Street Journal.
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o. E.. and the international Foot
printers Association. He had been
in Sacramento the month previous
to his death, organizing cannery
workers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Swarens and
Buddy returned Monday from
week at Naples, Ida, where they
went to get their furniture.
Douglas McGlenn and Larry Hol-
gren have been guests out to the
Startling place this week.
MIR. and Mrs. VERNE Peltier and
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Eberth,
Mrs. Alvina Johnson and children,
Joe Peltier and Mr. and Mrs. Phillas
Peltier enjoyed picnic dinner and
huckleberry picking on Spring
creek Sunday.
Mrs. Ed Leitz and son Billy and
Mrs. ]. A. Fredrickson left for their
homes in Washington after spend
ing three weeks here during their
fathers illness and death Corene
Roe accompanied them to the coast
Corene will enter a hospital in Ia
coma Sept. ! as cadet nurse.
Donald Morgan left "Wednesday
for Browning where he has work.
Ronald Morgan is working IN the
forest service. The boys were re-
gently sent back from IT. Douglas
Utah
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EUREKA JEWS
fCnntin1led from page g.

Continued from page 81
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Osrby and Ro-
sella Burch spent Sunday at Coram.
Jackie, Billie and Willie Stevens
left Monday morning for a three
day visit with Robert and Raymond
Startling at the later's home.
c. F. Dierman and P, H. DER
man returned home Sunday. En-
route home they stopped at Salt
Lake for a brief stay with their
younger brother who lives there. A
few remarks relative to the late
Carl Dierman, whom many people
here knew, may be Of interest. Carl
O. Dierman, 48 yrs. of age, organ
izer and business representative OF
the Highway Drivers council OF the
A. F. L. International Brotherhood
of Transfers died in a Sacramento
hotel apparently Of a heart attack
He had been member Of the Team
sters Union for rs yrs. He was
veteran Of World War | and mem
Der of the East Oakland Aerie f
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family at the Dick Smith ranch.
Miss Mary Mahoney spent several
DAYS visiting friends in Kalispell.
The Dick Smith children spent
Friday night and Saturday with
their grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. B. Wallace.
Mr.. and Mrs. Riemen, who re-
Gently purchased the Pete Van
derwood acreage, are enjoying run
ming water in their home now, hav-
ing recently had the house made
modern.
Mrs. Earl Buckingham suffered
from a slight infection due to sun
and dust, so Esther TroWbridge is
helping pick her raspberries this
week.
Lincoln county is enjoying G
home buying boom. kilograms and
long distance calls in regard tc
property here have been received
from from many places. Even PEG
pie from sunny California have
called long distance having heare
of our wonderful climate and beau
tiful scenery in this land of vile
game and Shining Mountains.
Mrs. Herb Anderson spent the at
ternoon one day last week at TIL
James Shanholtzer home.
Mrs. Bart Sullivan, Mrs. Pear
Fuller, Mrs. H. B. Wallace and Mrs
James T. Shanholtzer attende,
Farm Womens club at the Wn
Shawl ranch last week.
AIDE COPYRIGHT is cutting hay i
this locality again this week.
H. B. Wallace and Peter Larse
spent Sunday fishing. The day wa
q SUCCESS
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out a goodly number OF the Troy
public.
Here and There
Mr.. and Mrs. jas. Cobbledick. ac-
comnanied bv Mr.. and Mrs. Bode
Thornton left last week for Salt
Lake City. where they will visit
M/cgt. Dean Cobbledick and other
relatives and friends
Mr., and Mrs. Ivan Hodges an6
family arrived in Troy last week
and are occupying their new home
here. Mr.. Hodges is the superln-
tendent of Troy schools for the
coming year. He was superlntenG-
ent of schools in Winnett last year
Mrs. Walter Gatzke has moved TO
Whitefish where she and Mr. Gafz-
Ike have purchased roomlng house.
Their property here has been sold
to Mrs. E. Hayes from Bull river.
Mrs. OWE Larson and family and
! Mrs. Oliver Decker and family
have been spending the past week
at the Bert Coffman home.
+ r.. BRYAN Canterbury, New
Brunswick, Canada, arrived IN town
Saturday evening He is spending
his vacation at the home Of his
law and daughter, Mr. and
Mrs. Cole McDougall.
Beverly Beebe spent the weekend
with Donald Johnston.
Mrs. r. l.. Slice il spending sew
cral davs with friends n SPOKANE
and with her sister. Mrs Gene
Scott on the coast.
Miss Betty Slice is a visitor Y
Spokane this week.
Mrs Walter Wallace left Pendle
ion last week for Sioux City, La,
where she will spend couple Q
weeks before returning here.
Mrs. chas Schlenz, Brocton AM
Mrs. Jake Fraser Of Kalispell ar
visiting at the Kenneth Erase
home.
Visitors at the Marvin Baue
! home during the past week lnciud
I'd Mrs. Dean Gait and three chill
dren from LongvieW, Wash, an
Mrs. Shirley Glass from SPOKANE
When Mrs. Glass returned TO ne
home she was accompanied by ne
son. Duffy, who spent few day
7 in Spokane.
:, Mrs. D. T. Wood honored !
y Rodger Kensler Tuesday evenln
] with a dinner.
$ r. N. Cox was a business visitt
: to Kalispell Monday
Mrs. Lou Cody left this week t
!, Spokane where she will be tt
9 guest Of her daughter, Mrs. Jof
: Shelton.
= Z. L. Vinson had the misfortur
= to have his leg broken on Thursd;
: while=loading pulpWood on cars.
{ Mrs. J. AdamsAand sons, Johnl
. and Donnie, are visiting Mrs. &C
y Green. On Wednesday Mr.. and MI
y D'Aborde arrived to visit frlen
- - here. These people are all from re
- Orchard, Wash,
- Mrs. v. r. Bushnell and Mrs.
=. Anderson were in Spokane !;
~ week. Mrs. Bushnell had some de
n tai work done.
~ Miss Ruth Crush spent a day
~ Boomers Ferry last week.
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PARMENTER VALLEY NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. James Mahoney at
tended the picnic at Pioneer Park
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James T. Shanholt,
ger and daughters, Eyra Ruth ane
Georgianna, attended the Friendly
Club family picnic on Lake creel
near Troy Sunday
Mrs. H. B. Wallace spent thu
weekend with her daughter ant
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KOOTENAI VALLEY
GRANGE NEWS

Kootenai Valley Grange met Fri
day evening, Aug. 3, at the regular
time and place. We were SO glad
to see some Of our members out
again, who have not been able to be
with US for sometime and hope to
see them often.