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FARMS FOR SALE.

ONE OF THE OUTSTANDING FARMS in
Montgomery County, 1S miles from Wash
soil, improved with S-room house, tenant
mouse, bank barn and outbuildings, all in
good on eGndition Completely de6 fenced PRICED
NC. 7s4o Wisconsin ave ave. wi $40. ~ !
VACANT, $4,000 bargain. Seven room
practically ali modern. electricity, phone, n3 ne,
built-in bath; z acres Of woodland. balance
under cultivation and grazing; large stream,
bank barn, Chicken house hoshoGse, e. smoke
fenced, flowers, shade. JOHN BURDoFT,
tween Pendar and Floris, Va 5-room
sgTas barns Dogty hoHse
oak and, pine timber. watered BY spring,
well and stream. Price, $4,000, one
hat eSsh v,.Ie terms on 6alsnGe BAY
200 acres: an additional 200 acres adjoin-
ing if desired, rich. rolling land, well
facing the Blue Ridge Mountains; a city
home with all modern improvements in
the country: three baths, electric kitchen,
included. If you are looking for postwar
Emerson 3419, evenings for particulars. Or
FARM-7 miles from District line, on
Defense hwy: 45 acres of land, frame
mouse, D rooms Kltcnen ana Datn, oil
heat; wonderful opportunity for chicken
appreciated. PoLYzois & scHwARTz.
2014 s. st. at Conn. ave. D1. iii or
FARM, 2S6 acres, four-room dwelling, To-
Gated State road and good farming Sec
ton Louisa County. Estimate 100 acres
cleared 100 acres desirable young timber,
balance creek or pasture lands. Any one
raising and general farming, this property
will interest them. Price, S3400; terms,
$3.50 cash, $50 mo. W. A C. PETIT,
GENTLEMANs CENT COUNTRY ESTATE, nearby
Maryland, zoo acres, rich soil, brick e;
luxury, splendid view; 8 tenant houses
with outbuildings; immediate possession;
sacrifice due to illness; $4,000. Box
BARGAIN-21o acres, rich soil, house,
electricity, outbuildings, streams. fences;
Price, $i2;50o. u; dETToN M MARTIN'
1O9 ACRES, near Damascus-Nice sold
modern home, large bank barn, good land,
excellent location, beautiful view: price,
$4,000: about "a cash. BUELL. NJ.
GARDNER, agent, phone Rockville $50,
q prRfEcf sa Nr conSTsY GHTf HOME T ao2a Il Virginia
IS minutes to Washington, in town Of
acres. mostly under cultivation. with s.
rnl. house, all modern improvements, in
good shape: beautiful shade trees and
shrLbbery, necessary outbuildings; price.
$4,000: half cash; agents, take notice:
possession can be had; shown BY ap-
FARM AGENCY, Herndon, Fairfax County,
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THE EVENING STAR Washington, D. C.
SUBURBAN sALE-Mp. tcontJ J

BERWYN, MD.---All-brick BUNGALOW,
rooms and tile bath. floored attic, insu.
lated, full basement; 2 blocks from trans
portation: schools and stores; quick pos
wa sil8. ewes. WA. hEtsA 4osa' E. DAiNN I
CHENERLY, m.-Less than years old
beautiful detached brick on lot 75xI5O
Contains beautiful living rm., dining rm
modern kitchen, 2 lovely bedrooms and
eSts ere. aSt9%atic aaa heat buntin
Eesltor. No. I6a2. saw
37O9 WINDOW RID. Brentwood Md.-At-
Tactlvs Cape Cod semibungalow, z large
rooms baths, a MI; cellar with furnace
neat, center hall, high ceilings, large front
land, lots of shrubbery; on busline; $1,000
cash, balance like rent Open daily from
3 to 8 pm. o. B. zANTzINGER, Jr.,
Union QS2S: ewes, Warfield 4053.
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION. my 5-bedroom
SILVER sPRNG0BricE, bedrooms. ga
paths, oil hot-water heat. built-in garage,
large lot; rSd3.25o; s3,959 down, $40 per per
g ACRES, rich, level. cleared land, with
go apple trees: all conveniences available; /;
: 90 miles fIN D. 81 e; ~S2'26O' BRILEY REALTY
ADJACENT University Park-Excellent q
story frame, rooms with 3 bedrooms
beautiful living room with real fireplace
full basement, INV. heat, detached ga
rage; SQUARES to blvd prised at So. 500
EVANSVILLE INVESTMENT CO., 1908
Baltimore ave. Hyattsville, Md. Union
LANDovER HILLS, MARYLAND. 7Ol2
Taylor ter.-Nearly new bungalow. on
1arse lot, rooms and bath; price, S6,500;
terms: house may be seen at any time.
EARLE M. DAWSON, Wo. 1888.
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HOUSE IRAIIERS-

WANTED-50 used trailers. l. We pay
top cash prices for good used trailers
paired for fall and winter at our shop by
skilled trailer mechanics. 3. We have in
stock. Helper springs for most makes OF
cars, awning rail, couches, bitches and
balls, Preway and Coleman stove parts
Duo-Term and International heaters ano
high-grade aluminium paint. We also
have supply of flush toilets suitable for
trailers. AMERICAN TRAILER CO, INC,
1920 wisconsin ave. NV. WO 1892
NEW kOZY, Platt and Superior, also new
tandem Liberty: many good used trailers
including tandems Cash for your trailer
RICHTER TRAILER SALES, Route /
Berwyn, Md. Tel Berwyn 45 for appraisal
GRANITE luggage trailers, with new tires,
improved wheels, sll-steel body, both ex-
press and stake models S1995O and
5000 so; terms can be arranged. AMER
1CAN TRAILER CO., INC, 403O Wiscon-
sin ave u WO 2o2o
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AUToMoTIVE MISCELLANEOUS.

TIRE RECAPPING, S-hr service BY ap-
pointment; leave your car am, pick it
up at B pm: finest grade materials used;
Gaping mechanics; all work guaranteed;
ample parking facilities PALDER &
HANNA, 47l6 R. l ave, Hyattsville, UN.
l2I2, 1908 Lee hwy. Arlington OK OO12
NEW 1945 MOTORCYCLES for essential
use, ex-servicemen given preference
Parts, accessories, tires, repairs INDIAN
SALES. 81 9th st. NV RE. 0911
MOTOR SCOOTER, Cushman, automatic
clutch, good condition, $500 r P.
Sewers, Ais LIE Baum ST. Sc, Wash
tngton, 20, D. c.
MOTORCYCLE. Indian 1910 Bonneville
Scout. 532S 41st st. NV
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AUTO TRUCKS FOR SALE.

ARMY SURPLUS TRUCKS, no priority
needed. Dumps-1e42 Dodge, l "a tons. ,
speed rear, reinforced frame, hydraulic
hoist; 3 1912 Reo's, 3 tons, 10000 tires
reinforced frames; 194i International KS
tons, 10000 tires, Trailers-New, Army
ammunition carts: G. M, c., 1871. tons,
lS-ft. closed body, air brakes. overdrive.
dual transmission, 8 1920 tires. All our
trucks have, heavy duty Army tires, low
mileage and are In excellent condition.
CENTRAL MOTOR co, 3i43 Lee highway,
Arlington. CHI. 1000, OK O552. Daily
TO $50, closed Sunday July and August.
Terms and trades.
NEW 1915 REQ trucks, assortment OF sizes
and wheelbases; available for mmedlat te
delivery TO holders of certificates. REQ
AT. 2l99.
1888 CHEVROLET dump. hydraulic hoist.
condition OF truck fair. price low; S375.
ROLET CO. Silver Spring SH- 24nM-
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BUSINESS PROPERTY FOR RENT.

SO6h EYE ST. NW.-store APPROXIMATELY
22x16 it., immediate occupancy; lavatory;
suitable for shoe repair, electric shop or
newsstand: $50 per month Call Mr.
NEW YORK AVE, opposite international
Business Machines Bldg.-Either 40 or 80
It: frontage available with approximately
$4,000 or 10000 So. #. with rear alley;
owner will build and lease to a responsible
tenant and will act Immediately; this is
an excellent opportunity to locate in one
of the fastest-growing commercial districts
in Washington. See Mr. Parsons. WEAVER
BROS, INC. Washington Bldg DI $500
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LOTS FOR SALE.

Village: Bethesda, reasonably priced. terms.
J., NOBLE BOAz, Realtor, 724O Wis ave.
Bethesda. WI 264s-7s60.
sssolSte Sarssin, 5o1foS dSsrnI only 1S !s5t
Corner, 50xl0O, only $4,000. Lots are
graded, ready for building, have 16-ft,
havs seaf sseate street tat payns
owners. 11o8 Vermont ave, NE i7iTo" itso"
J. C. WELDON CO.. est. 1890. offers down
town ground for 80 to 100 apts., hotel
Of new homes or fats, white or colored,
Northeast, west of the river: 200 sub
urban lots. sewer and water adjacent,
can be bought as acreage. Phone MR.
CHOICE CEMETERY LOTS in National
Memorial M Gris Park; Falls Church Va, for sale
BUILDERS ATTENTIoN-23 lots 5000
TO 1900 SO. IT. each, on or overlooking
Rock Greek Park, l block north OF East
West Yves highway, Chevy Chase. Nd; sewer
priced for all: s26, 500; reasonable terms
Q. H. GARVIN. Earle Bldg EX 2223;
ewes: Mr.; Cullen. DU. 1920.
frontage, $3.50 each. Can be resubdivided
REAL ESTATE CO, s644 coiesTilie I'd.
BEAUTIFUL CORNER LOT in woodside
Park. surrounded by beautiful homes. Call
MT; Lor LoWERY g. MELTON, SH 2I41.
S415 Georgia ave.
IN FOREST HILLS, d. C.-Beautiful cor
munities OF Washington. I33-ft fronta &c
on one street. SOFT. frontage on other, a
real site for nice home: price only
SHANNON & LUCHs CO.. 1906 H st. NV,
Ma. 2345.
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STORES FOR RENT.

wear business. MA 463g. 2qs
VALUABLE STORES loc4ted Benning and
Minnesota ne. Georgia ave. at Tuckerma n
Nichols ave. Sc, at Good Hope rd: 18th
and H SITS. ne. We specialize in this type
OF property and have the most ideal loca :
tlonS suitable for all types of business.
LOUIS BURMAN. RE ] T6S.
SUPERSTORES, two buildings, consisting
OF 10000 SO. feet floor space in Washing
ton largest populated business area Ideal
for furniture. automobile, market. variety
store and other purposes. Will divide
LOUIS BURMAN. RE. 1853.
STORE and Broom and bath apt. in rear.
in good central Sc section 633 e
st. Sc. Only $50. p. j. WALSHE, INC,
1115 Eye st. NV, Ma 646S
STORE, 95 it. deep; owner retiring; store
is soon to be vacant; business section,
downtown. NV. Rent, $3.50 month; long
lease. Ma O4RO
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80 ACRES. subdivision; land close in. Mont
gomery County, on main highway; S25 900;
adjoining property selling 1000 per acre.
OWNER, SH 6gl6.
TWENTY ACRES, 4 mi. from Fairfax on
al-weather road: wooded price. $1,000;
81 900 cash, balance S25 per month. FAIR
FAX REALTY CO, 439 South Lee hwy,
Falls Church. Phone 1873
1885 TO 10 ACRES near proposed 18th
st. extended and Colesville pike and major
Government project. Sac So. f. Terms
10 suit. FULTON r. GORDON, 1927 Eye
st. NV, owner. DI. $3.50 till pm
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oUT-oE-ToWN REAL ESTATE.

HERE'S YOUR VACATION HOME and a
snug harbor when you retire a fisher
mans haven in ideal climate on Florida S
Gulf Coast; fertile homesites, / TO "a
frOntinE or near salt water community
0pG as low as sas5 SIS doWe
SIS mo-; immed. possession. For beauti-
ful illustrated free booklet, ph. or write
Myron Ivy. 1882 K st. NV. Me. 1143
j. WESLEY BUCHANAN
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INVEST. PROP. FOR SALE tco,,.,

OPEN TODAY. 60, 1908 18th ct. NV;
near Medical Center-Semidet. brick base
ment store, suitable for any type business;
1st and 2nd floors could be used as doc
tors offices See Mr.. Rosenthal on prop
erty. Terms arranged. LEO M BERN
STEIN & CO.. ME. 5400. 1415 X ST. NV.
$3.50 PER MO. RENT from this house
converted to furnished apts.; house and
all furnishings, $3.50. HICKS REAL
Estate CO, NE. S474, ewes. AID. 1924
COL0RED-2-FAMILY brick apartment,
rms. and bath, large rooms, separate
entrances; $4,000. MR.. OFANO AID. OlO9,
ewes. Fand Sun TIA 1925
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WAREHOUSES FOR SALE
WAREHOUSES WANIEn
OFFICES FOR RENT.
OFFICES WANTED.

TO ROOMS for law Offices in or near
financial district. Decatur 62S5
PERMANENTLY established certified public
accountant wants office or desk space,
vicinity 18th and H SITS. NV. CHI. 1856
%"
rent $500 So. #. office space within rea-
Sonable distance of embassies Box GAL
c, Star o6s
ATTORNEY desires l or rooms in suite,
furnished or unfurnished; financial dis
trict preferred. Box 25S-C, Star 26'
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AuroMoBILEs FOR .AlE tcor,. /,

sTUDEBAKER 1942 Commander sEyway
coupe sedan; overdrive and underheater;
under oPA ceiling, KILLER MOTORS d.
ave, Silver Spring, Md. SH 8I00.
TA,xICABS and PUG, reasonably priced,
easy terms $40 NJ st. ne. 81
TAxIS, with PUG licenses See MR.
st. NV, or call EN-. $3.50. z to Q pm. e.
~ LINCOLN ZEPHYR club coupe. S1,951.
81 Ford Tudor. S43S
',3s Hudson, convertible coupe, $695.
80 Dodge, coach, 1896
i34 Hudson. sedan, S295.
20 Ford. coupe. S225.
81 Hudson panel DEL S622.
All within OPA ceiling. 5S06 Georgia
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'Goren on Bridge

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North and South vulnerable.
North deals.
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North East South West
10 20 Pass 81
80 Pass Pass Dbl.
Pass Pass Pass
Opening lead: King of diamonds.
Oyerenthusiasm by player who
has previously made forcing bid
is a vice that is common to great
many average players. If you have
made bid that Is forcing to game
land you have partner who so
understands it, you may relax on
subsequent rounds of bidding and
permit your partner to have a voice
in the proceedings. Remember, he
is under just as much obligation as
you are to continue to game.
One frequently hears bidding like
this. Two hearts--pass-two no.
trump-pass-fou hearts. Such bid
ding is unsound and unnecessary.
The proper procedure for the opener
is to rebid to three hearts, because
partner may like to make some bid
at the range OF three. A bid of Ir
hearts at this point I always regard
as an insult to partners intelli-
gence. 1t implies that he doesn't
know that the opening bid OF two
hearts is forcing to game and that
he might pass.
The. delicate restraint manifested
by the East of today's hand was
handsomely rewarded. North opened
with one heart and East, deciding
that his hand was powerful enough
to gamble out for game, made the
immediate cue bid of two hearts.
Such bid is Internationally forcing
to game.
West had no choice but to respond
with the only four-card suit that
he had and North now committed
an atrocity in the way of a three
heart bid He was warned of the
power house that lay over him and
even his vulnerable state did not
deter him from inviting the disaster
that impended. 1t was at this point
that East made the call that is
worthy of admiration. He passed.
Such action on his part was not
induced by fear. 1t was merely that
he desired to give his partner the
courtesy of the road.
The pass at this juncture is known
as forcing pass. Partner is forced
to take some action. The cue bid
Of two hearts made it obligatory for
both East and West to continue
bidding until game was reached or
the opponents were doubled for
penalties. West, holding five trumps.
ciON0Cu W uouolc dilo III C1lc dCIudi
play North went down three tricks
for loss of 300 points. 1t will be
noted that as the cards lay East
and West could have made only
four diamonds. East practiced the
doctrine that it is unnecessary to
tell the same story twice.
T0morrow's Problem.
| AS South you hold
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South West North East
O Pass a Pass
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What do you bid now?
Evening star., 1945-07-26

Remove one letter from each word and
rearrange to spell the word called for
Print the letter opposite the word from
which you have removed it. II you hays
'Lettered- Out" correctly it's q sidewalk
anne.
Answer 10 Yesterdays LETTER-0UT.
tt sPECTRE-CREEPs tshivers,.
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LOTS WANTED.

WILL PAY ALL CASH for coiored IoIS
zoned for apartments in NV. Or ne. sec
tons; prompt settlement. Mr.. Kyles,
ave. NV. Ma. ZIG. q.
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REAL ESTATE WANTED.

WANT TO PURCHASE residence or
business property for investment will
pay all cash il price is reasonable. Box
226-C, Star oB.
REAL ESTATE WANTED to sell. clients
waiting. all cash HICKS REAL ESTATE.
NE. S414: ewes. and Sunday. AID 1924
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GARAGES FOR RENI-
AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE.

2-ST0RY BRICK, can be used for shop o
storage, S22.50 mo. Apply Store, 707 I
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SUMMER CAMPS.
ACREAGE FOR SALE,

BIBLE C0NFERENCE-OutSta speak
ers, beautiful grounds swim. boat, Other
sports. rm. and bd., Sl6 per wk AT. 500
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MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY on ist or end trusts; prompt
action, reasonable rates: nearby Md, Va.
or D. c. property. THE AMERICAN CO..
S07 l5th Ma S032.
MONEY ON SECOND TRUST-We will
buy second-trust notes. D c.. nearby Nd.
or Va. Reasonable rates. NATIONAL
MORTGAGE & INVESTMENT CORP. 1912
ist AND end trust 'iCos IoANs@Prompt ANsoP ano
courteous service Consult Us before Dor
rowing. Lowest rates. COLCNIAL INVEST
SALARIED LADIES-If you need money
see Mr. Green (strictly CONFIDENTIAL lO14
K st. NV. NATIONAL FINANCE CO
MORTGAGE LOANS, ~ interest Prompt
service. MOORE g. HILL CO. S04 18th
st. NV
ist TRUST LOANS on real estate: low
rates; term or monthly payments P j.
WALSHE. INC, lbs Eye st. NV. Ma 646s
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BUSINESS PROPERTY WANTED,

WHOLESALER must reopen WASHINGTON
store at once. Requires 4,000-6.00O square
feet 1st-toor space, within area of Rhode
Island. Goth Columbia road, 9TH st NV
Georgia S302 81.
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REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE

change S-rm. furn home in Boston for
washington home or apt, month of Au-
gust, SH 24OR
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MONEY WANTED.

WILL SELL $4,000 Sc second trust note
secured on D, C. property: good discount
Box 220-C, Star %"
WANT TO BORROW $4,000 on Al &
year trust fund as collateral will paw 50
int. per annum. Box 45l-C, Star. 27'
REAL ESTATE SALE OR EXCHANGE.
HOW ABOUT TRADING cIose-in Mont
gomery farm for good home in Silver
Spring? Owner only Box 4q6-V Star
Evening star., 1945-07-26
DESK SPACE FOR RENT.
INVESTMENT PROPERTY FOR SALE

DESK SPACE for rent. also telephone and
mail service. STANLEY ADAMS, 1921
New York ave. NV RE 1899
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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24

Captain the Liberty ship Bert Williams
recently completed Maritime Commission by
New England shpbudns Captain Lasc the fourth
Liberty ship in this He chief mate
Captain first of his 10 become
Merchant Marine Other Negro Captains
Adrian Richardson and John Godfrey.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
BRONZE MEDAL
AWARDED RACE
PORT SOLDIERS
WITH US FORCES IN FRANCE

WITH US. FORCES IN FRANCE
Two Negro soldiers serving in
France. one. an expert crane me-
chanic from Manhattan. Kansas,
and the other, capable platoon
sergeant from New Orleans. La,
have been awarded the Bronze
Star Medal, Headquarters Euro
pesn Theatre Of Operations an
nounced today.
The awards were presented 70
Staff Sergeant Charles r. Nc
Cutcheon. Manhattan. Kansas. and
Staff Sergeant Charles Patterson.
View Orleans, by Major General
rNrv s Aurand. Of Chicago, IL.
y rTandv Base Commander Pat
,erson : member of the 658th
Port Company.
IN THE WORDS OF HIS official
citation. STAFF Sgt McCutcheon
worked untiringly over long hours
performing maintenance work.
and in the absence of sufficient
trained mechanics performed serv-
ice sover and above that which
would normally be expected. He
hel2ed train inexperienced me-
chanics and operators. and his
leadership. initiative and service
was Of immeasurable value in en-
abling this port 10 keep all cranes
-operationa', thus allowing the port
20 meet rs tonnage discharge goal%
His parents NJ. and Mrs Ed
McCutcheon. lived at the Riley
street address.
ACCORDING TO HIS CITA-
TON. SStaf Sergeant Patterson.
as platoon sergeant. supervised the
accomplishment Of the discharge
Of Liberty ship containing a cargo
81 critical heavy lifts during
periods Of total blackout and under
the most difficult conditions. a few
miles from the front lines. Ser
geant Patterson's GOODNESS and con-
tiGenCe inspired the men Of his
platoon 70 perform their duties ef-
fcicO.lv. reflecting great credit on
himself and the military service"
His wife Mrs Morpril Patterson.
lives at the LaSalle street address.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24
NEGRO ENCRS.
BREAK 4 YEAR
BRITISH RECORD

UNITED KINGDOM BASE. Eng
land-A Negro engineer light pom.
toon company recently topped a
four-year British record by a.
nanhours, when 1870 soldiers con.
structed a 306-foot l2-ton Bailey
bridge over the fast Mersey river
in northern England in 1913 min
utes
The outfit. working in pouring
rain. erected a longer span in less
tine with less men than a special
bridge outfit o. the British Army
They also eclipsed a record set BY
a Canadian Army bridge company
Proper Organization
The will 10 work and proper
gsn.za,ion Is how We broke that
record. said First Lieut. George
B Lotridse. 2l08 Roosevelt road.
Augusta. Ga. commanding officer
II owever, the leadership % con-
Siruction Fore nan Master SGT
John A Harr son OF Johnston. s.
c. IS an equally importan; factor
Erection OF this all-Sieel floating
or fixed bridge requires teamwork
and SPECIALIZED training Pane
crews are trained 10 carry their
prefabricated 60O-pound sections
- ne right spo; a; the right time.
TranSomS. large steel Orders. are
fitted into place 20 keep the bridge
sides upright StringerS and curb
ing are LAID 70 keep the flooring
down The engineers transport
the sections 10 the site and main
;sIn the bridge after construction
Activated In is4S
Activa,ed in jelly. 1913 at Camp
Hood. Texas. as Treadway
Bridge company steel. mechanl-
ca,ly constructed bridges. used by
TANKS and armoured vehicles. the
unit was reorgan.zei and deSis-
mated as lgh; pontoon bridge
company and began training al
Camp Swift, Texas
DURING the Louisiana maneu-
verS, the company received rs
first field experience and eommen-
datlon FOR erecting assault and
;readWay bridges FOR the end di-
VIZ ION
Following the msneuvers. the
engineers Served as demonstration
troops AZ Fort Benning. Ga. in
July. 1914. There they bridsed the
Chat;a5ouchee river with go
foot floating span in q minutes
The commanding general OF the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-02-24

Infantry school gave the unit an
other commentator. The South
ern Marine Association awarded
the company a citation for help
ing recover several drowned per-
sons.
Next. the engineers wen; 70 Fort
Jackson. S c. where they re-
ceived their first training in con-
straet!ng Bailey br.dgeS From
there they let; for England
Prominent members Of ms unit
include SGT Houston Johnson. OF
1913 lith street. Portsmouth. Ohio.
q former Golden Gloves boxing
champion. and SGT Leon Wiburn.
Florencev.lle. Fla, Pvt Vernon
Mitchell. SIS Buychann street,
Richmond, Va: Cpl Ernest W
1870 Vermont avenue.
y ". Wash ns;on. D. G, and Staff
SGT Merr.al Moody, OF 740 Sixth
avenue. Columbus, Ga. members
OF radio quartet
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Charles w. Burke
Air Mech anic

AMARILLO ARMY AIR FIELD.
AMARILLO. Texas.-Cha-les NJ
Burke. son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Burke OF 500 Twen;y-eighth street.
Detroit, Mich. has completed his
course OF studies as an aviation
mechanic in this Army Air Force
Technical Train!n. school.
His graduation from this techni-
cal school now d;S hin for a!vplane
maintenance He VIII be sent 20 an
air base where ne will assist in
keeping Americas heavy BON berS
IN the air for Allied victory.
In addition 10 completion ~ the
sthedule Of academic and prac;i-
sal studies as an aviation reclanic.
he has been thoroughly drilled in
military tactics and defense and a
course Of physical training that has
conditioned him TO NEE, al re-
quirementS Of an American SOL
der
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Flight Officers
Serviceman Sends
Thanks For Boxes

SGT Leonard Blowe. who is sta
toned somewhere in New Guinea
and has been overseas FOR Is
months, wishes % extend his graft
;ude 20 his relatives and friends
for the Christmas packages and
'e;te- ne received. and urges all
20 continue % write. SGT. Blowe is
ne son Of Mr. and Mrs Leonard
BloWe % Whi,ewood avenue.