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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-06-23
A Little Bit OF
This And That
By N. PENICK


The Motor-Ci,yites who Will be
most enyied in a little while are
those who own summer homes
away from the hum and hustle
and starvation OF city life. The
Charlie Coles and Gil Edwards.
with their summer residences in
Canada will enjoy such THINGS
az steaks. roasts. chops. etc.
while Detroiters search earth and
high heaven for hamburger.
Then here are many more
who have vacation domiciles on
the country sides Of Michigan.
Most OF those people have gone
in for small farming in big
way They TOO shall enjoy thines
that YOU can't get no more"
While in this vein one must
add thai Or and Mrs Cortez
English Of Grand Rapids have
purchased beautiful summer
home In lakewood Michigan
The Englshes will be az home
in said resort starting the sec
ond week in July and viii stay
until September
A very pleasant sight to be-
bold AZ Pal whltbvs eradua ION
party was that OF fathers dancing
with their DAUGHTERS Dr. Haley
Bell. Atty Harold Bledsoe and
Or. Ira Whiby were Just few
OF those who were having a very
lovely lime with their daughters
as dancing partners.
Among the June graduates Of
the 1915 graduation class OF the
University OF Michigan will be
Margaret Stevens OF Flint. Michi-
gan and John Blue OF Detroit
Stevie Is an English major and
The 1n'erracial association on Ms
this FAN at Columbia Johnny
whose field is history. will seek
his masters a the University
OF Michigan. Both OF these stu
dents have been very active IN
he Interracial association on Ms
campus.
The time spent by the new
doctors in town preparing for
The State Board examinations
was not in vain Dr Chapman
fondly known as "Chappie "
passed The Board with the high
score OF IS per cent.
CT Maurice Hamilton Is home
on 22-dav furloueh He has
just returned from spending over
a year in the European theatre
OF war. On leaving here Maui
rice will 80 10 Percy Jones hos
pital In Battle Creek for reas-
signment
Lucia Strain one-time teach
err In The ST. Louis school sys-
Continued on page y
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-06-23
By VI. PENICk

In spite Of very poor Weather
Deiroiiers divided their time be-
tween Two importan anaiyers
rles his past sunday The cele
tran's were Mr and Mrs Louis
Gamble and Mr. and Mrs + g.
Mars
Mr. and NIss Gamble Of Bum
avenue celebrated their figy
years Of m4rial bliss this past
sunday evening WIKI reception
in their home Mrs Gamble me
tonorec was lovely IN rose
coloured iaffeta gown fashioned
after the gsy-nineties mode
Fuslna gloves and shippers aaa-
I'd the finishing touches 10 her
attire A beautiful orchid corr
sage was in bias relief
The many guests who gathered
10 congratulate the happy couple
and wish hem we'll We're met az
the door hy Mrs Grace Jackson
and Mrs Francis Mills They then
PASSED Oh 70 Mrs Laneston.
who Introduced them 70 ihe mcnl-
hers oi the reception line The
line consisted Of Mrs Leddy
King Lima Ohio; Mrs Bertha
Simmons Lima Ohio: Mrs Liz
Ian LLOYD Prsburgh Pa Mr.
and Mrs Roy Stewart da4shter
and ,on-in-law OF 'he Candles
Mr. and Mrs Thos Gamble
brother OF Mrs Gamble; Mrs.
H. L. stewart Mrs. Elizabeth
Rutledge Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs
Mabel f. Wells. Los Angeles.
California and Mrs Mamie Fu-
get The guests We're then es-
oorted 10 The recreation room.
which was filled with beau iful
floral ARRANGEMENTS Center Of
attraction was an elaborate cake.
which was made for he occa-
sion by a lifelong friend The
cake was As delectable as il was
attractive Many resplendent gifts
were received ~ the charming
couple.
Among the well-wishers who
gathered We're Nr and Mrs
Bryant Parker Of Jackson NIichi-
gan Mr. and Mrs Chas Young
Mr.. and Mrs Wm Hall Mr. and
Mrs Jos Green Mr. and Mrs.
Chas. jenkins. Mr. and Mrs
Robi Parker ST. and Mrs las
Elliott, Mesdamcs Frances Mack.
Hazel Morgan Villa Mae Jones.
Dernice Laneston. G. harlotte
Rawlings and Erncsia Crnzc'
Misses Isabel Siarks Cora Ward
Jane Mack Mrs. Rob;. Mathews
Clifton Russian. Mrs. Harry c.
Jackson and Mr Bert Moshy
The Mars home on Fisher
avenue was as enchanting as
summer garden when friends
gathered Sunday evening TO honor
Mr.. and Mrs F G. Mars on
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-06-23
Phyllis Wheatley
Board Holds Final
Meeting Of Season

The Beard OF Management and
Trustees OF the Phyllis Wheatley
Home held their meeting at the
Home Tuesday evening. June 4.
Members were elated over the in
terror and exterior decoration OF
the premises and the beauty Of
the lawn
Mrs. Hattie Toodle, chairman OF
the Board. extends thanks 70 the
ORGANIZATIONS and friends for con-
tributions on Mothers Day to the
members OF the Home who were
made very happy.
The members OF the Board adj
journed for two summer months.
July and August
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-06-23
Two Golden Weddirr S
Engross Happy Detr> te s

their fiiiich wedding unnecessary.
Mrs Matrs was beautifully
fewtd in a Sheer cfrhid colored
Dress sra1ed WITH gold dots
and matching accessories. The
orsss haa tl'ed bodice a dainty
sNefiheari necklire and full
SKIRT Her corsaee was composed
q EXQUISITE ,alisman roses.
Nr ard Mrs alars and the
members Of The reception line
Stood ~ front q huge palm spray
winch made picturesque back
sroand Mrs Milton Carter and
airs Rose Wallace received and
introduced the guess 10 those
Composing tho lire. They were:
Mr and Mrs John wingfield.
Mrs, c : Finlev sister OF Mrs.
MaFrs from South Bend. Ind:
Mrs Penny Jackson sister OF
Mrs Marrs from Chicago. Ill;
Mrs Marjorie Wickhffe Of Fort
Wayne Indiana aad Mrs Es,a
Sanders
The dining room had as its
focal POINT a beautiful lace COW
cred table containing CENTER
piece Of tahy breath. Gold can
cles.ieks ana ispcrs were a. each
end ~ the table j was from
lais setting iha, delicious punch
aNi cake WAS served
a few OF tho many lovely gifts
received we've exquisite end la
bic lamps golden pheasan,s. and
wedding ring set for The hon.
oroes.
Those who gathered 10 con-
sraiulae ne bcami,e couple and
wish them nans more wears Of
bliss were pr. ard Mrs f. John
son Mr and Mrs S-ampp VIII
rs Mr. and Mrs James Webster.
Mr. and Mrs Harold oker. Mr.
end Mrs Edward Fields Sir. and
Mrs Whorcly Redmond Nj and
Mrs VIM Hall Mrs Josephine
vincent, Rev Danes Of Bethel
church Nr. and Mrs. L B.
Clarke Mr and Mrs Thomas
Ranks. Mrs A D Kinchlow OF
Pasadena California; Mr. and
Miss Nowsome OF Cleveland Ohio;
Mrs Lillian Sfol Of Chicago. III;
AIRS Cora Manuel OF Glendale.
Chic. Mrs Florence Lewis Of
Akron Ohio Mrs Carrie Mills,
Mr and Mrs Iipscomb. Mrs.
Florence lee ~ r. Wayne. In
diana 81 and Mrs David Alves,
Nr ard Mis- VIM Rocheil. Mr..
ana AIRS Emory Mckinney Mrs.
Fiossie Paid Mrs Lcrov Smith.
Mr. ana Mrs Niiigan ana many
others
The ladies who assisted AZ the
affair were Miss Marx Minor
and Mcsdamcs Ada Carter Wal
ter Darland Tilhc Tippens Pearl
Kroeer. Thelma Wisdom Nancy
and Edward Fields.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-06-23
Pretty Patsy Whitby Bows To
Society TT Ora uatiol. !. arty

The dancing party given by Or.
and Mrs. Charles Whitby Wednes-
day evening. June 13 at the Labor
Temple. honoring their daughter
Patricia, upon her graduation from
Northern high school. also took the
torn OF a coming-out party for The
lovely deb. Ii was one Of the most
beautiful affairs OF this season
which 200 CT more classmates. PAR
trts and friends were invited to
attend as the guests Of the Whithys
at this time.
The Labor Temple provided a
beautiful BACKGROUND for this
pretty affair In the foyer was a
beautifully appointed table with
pinch bowl and refreshments fot
the guests Large "a ms decor; tcd
rho and stand wherc the many
flowers that were received as gifts
were attractively arrlycd.
Patsy Whitby. the Aonoree, was
a. pretty as a picture IN an off the
fhoulder whit billowy chiffon
gown. The bodice az her gown was
tight fitting and from II fell a full
skirt embroidered through
out with tiny appIiqued bows.
The decolleie gown was bordered
at the top with a deep lace ruffle.
She wore orchids IN her hair ihc
gift OF Mrs. Violot Lewis and long
white satin gloves Louis Warner
was her escort
Mrs. Charles v'hitby chose for
her daughters debut red net
billowy gown with full skirt and
ruffles bounding the shoulders.
She. too. made a very beautiful and
gracious hostess Charlitl. sister Of
Patsy. wore an anua colored net
dress over brocaded slip
With full skirt and fitted bodice,
her off the shoulder neck line was
threaded with large strip OF
fushia velvet ribbon
Some OF Mrs whitby's close
friends acted as hostesses for the
affair. They were Mesdames Har-
old Blcdsoe. Charles Roxborongh.
Roy Morton, and Ira Whi'hy 9th
or hostesses who served as Patsy's
assistants were Misses Janice
Whltby and Norma whitby. cousins
OF Patsy: Charlita Whithv her
sister: and Geraldine Bledsoe.
Floride Goggins. and Barbara La
Barrie
Among the many who attended
the party were La Nata Reache.
Wilma Monsamle. Barbara Tate
Gwendolyn Pryor Leonard steven
son. Virginia Martin. Peggy Burris
Constance and Mildred Blount
Doris Bell, Iris Cox Rose Camp
bell, Martha Lundy. Johnny Hawk
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1945-06-23

and Mrs c W. White. Mrs Ma
mic Black. Mr. and Mrs. l. Spears,
Mr.. and Mrs James Lee Mr.
and Mrs Ranford. Mr. and Mrs
s. VI River Mr. and Mrs John
McDuffee Mr. and Mrs Andrew
Solomon, Mr.. and Mrs Anderson,
ard Mrs Fannie Sampson
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-26
POISON PAYS FINE PLUS $42s.3l
Released to Nome Nugget

Released to Nome Nugget
 Nov. 26 Albin Pol S on sen fenced to pay fine of $750.00, $375.00 on each of two counts on which he was found guilty. Sen tence pronounced 10 a.m., Novem- Der 26, 1945. Defendants bond will be forfeited to the extent of the amount of the sentence and the balance thereof will be re- turned to him.
 Albin Poison presented check, drawn in favor of Edward Seiden- verg, trustee, in the matter of Al bin Poison, Bankrupt, as payment of funds he failed to transfer to said trustee when he filed his pe- tition. This check covered $20000 he had received from the sale of his car, and also covered the value of not only the wages he had re- ceived from Sommers Construc- ton Company for the week imme- diately prior to his filing his pc tition, but also the two weeks pre- ceding that week.
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-26
Predict Large Whale Season

LONDON, Nov. 26 - Whaling vessels were enroute to the Ant arctic Sunday for the first full peacetime whaling season in six years, and fishing authorities pre- dicted a record catch of more than five hundred thousand barrels of whale oil for fat hungry Europe.
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-26
Gen. Eisenhower
 Rests Comfortably

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26-R)- The War Department reported that Gen. Dwight Eisenhower was resting comfortably at Ashford General Hospital at White Sul- phur Springs, West Va, where he is being treated for a severe cold. The newly designated chief of staff entered the hospital Friday.
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-26
IN TOWN ON INDIAN BUREAU BUSINESS

Pilot Charles Tosh, of the Ray Peterson Flying Service, accom- panied by his mechanic Bill Am mruch, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs nurse, Miss Hazel Hansen of Bethel, arrived from Bethel on a charter trip to take three tuber- culosis patients to the hospital at Bethel. They made the return trip on Sunday.
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-26
FRESH HOLLY ON DISPLAY AT P.A.A. OFFICE

On display in the P.A.A. office is a beautiful box of fresh holly. It is a sample of the gift boxes being shipped all over Alaska by the Anna Clise Guild of the Chil- dren's Orthopedic Hospital of Seattle. The Pan American Air lines offices are taking orders for these carefully packed boxes of English Holly, which are packed by the Guild members themselves, and P.A.A. are handling them free of charge. Order blanks and further information obtainable at the PA.A. office.
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-26

Britain taxed Bachelors in 1895 to pay for the war with France, according to the Encyclopaedia Britannica. While there has been no direct legislation bearing on bachelors in Britain, they occa- sionally have been taxed more heavily than others.
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-26
MILES BRANDON VISITING GRANDMOTHER IN NOME

Miles Brandon returned to Nome this week to see his old friends and visit his grandmother. He has not been in Nome since he left as a child of twelve years, with his parents to make his home in Dillingham;. He has seen service on Attu, but now wants to see the world he has been fighting for, so he has re-enlisted for another year and hopes to reach Europe.
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-26
FOR <AlE) ~ET<

AP kewHeoivres
 TO VETERANS going into
 their own small businesses Uncle Sam now is selling ieeps. trucks, tools and e fhov- sond-odd other pieces of sUs- plus wor equipment. Ex-worri- ors. reports Firepower, Army Ordnonee mosozine, com buy them through the govern menf's SmoIIer Wor PIonfs Cooperation. With exceptions. the veferon may spend no more fhon $2,500 for such ex. fro goods. Costs ore based on age and condition of the equip. menf. From its original cost 10 the government, fhe price on each item is marked down IS percent # # is O month old, 70 per cent # ifs 18 months old and 54 per cent for three years. Some of the for-soIe- fo-vets goods and their cost 10
 Uncle Som ore shown.
The Nome nugget., 1945-11-26

Nugget Ads Bring Quick Results
The Western news., 1945-02-22
HENRY CRIPPEN PASSES

Henry +. Crlppen passed away at
the ST. Johns Lutheran hospital.
Sunday, Feb. Is, at the age Of
nearly 70 years.
Henry Crippen was born in West
Branch, Pa, July IL, 1864, and
passed away February 18, 1945 He
and his wife came to this section
about 81 years ago, having pio-
neered in the Pipe Creek area for
number Of years, until poor health
made it necessary for them to move
into Libby in late years.
Surviving are his wife, Sarah,
and two step-sons, John Smith,
Libby, and Claud Smith, Texas.
Funeral services were held on
Wednesday with Rev. Appelgren
officiating from the Gompf Funeral
Home. Duets were sung by Mrs.
Mary Johnson and the Rev. Ap-
plegren to guitar accompaniment
Pallbearers were Harry Redfield,
Vim. Williams, VIM Blew, Geo. Bry-
ant, Donald Hargreaves and Fred
Birmingham.
An abundance Of floral offerings
and friends at the last rites bespoke
the affection felt for another old
timer gone to his reward.
The Western news., 1945-02-22
Libby Couple
Married in KoIispeII

Miss Berniee Mortinson and Staff
Sergeant Earl Zingleman were
united in marriage at Ka1ispet1.
February l3, with the Rev. Russell
Prentice performing the ceremony.
Daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frans
Mortinson, the bride grew to wom-
anhood here having entered the
Libby schools when she was in the
sixth grade and graduating from
Libby high. She was employed as
assistant to DR.. V. A. Hannigan un-
til she went to Spokane a little
over year ago. She worked at
Baxter Hospital there until late
last fall when she returned to Libby
to make her home.
S/Sgt. Zingleman recently re-
turned from overseas, having spent
nearly three years in Africa, Sicily
and Italy. His home is in Watford
City, N. D. He will leave tomorrow
noon for Hot Springs, Ark, to re-
ceive further orders. Mrs. Zingle-
man will remain here until her
husband is located,@ at which time
she plans to join him.
The best of wishes will be ex-
tended the couple by their many
friends.
The Western news., 1945-02-22

Lumber and Sawmill Workers
Union meeting dates: Second and
fourth Tuesdays, 7:30 o'clock sharp.
n
The Western news., 1945-02-22
CAPTAIN BLACKBOARD MISSING
IN ACTION

James M. Blackford received
word on Sunday that his nephew,
Captain Eugene A. Blackford, had
been missing in action. on the west
ern front, since January 18
Captain Blackford, who held a
lieutenancy in the r. O. T. G, was
called to active duty in February
l941 He went to France as a captain
in the Hdq. Battalion of the 18th
Armored Division. He is graduate
of the University of Illinois.
His wife and six year old son
reside in Columbus, Ohio.
The Western news., 1945-02-22

pital apprentice first class, Libby.
Speedy, heavily armed, the Cim-
arron is part of the great fleet
train" under the command of Vice
Admiral William L. Calhoun, USN
which roams the Pacific, fueline
the battle wagons and the aircraft
carriers.
She has travelled along with ev-
cry task force that has gone out
including the one that launched
Doolittle's flyers on the wars first
raid on Tokyo in April, 1912.
Fired upon by Japanese subma-
rlnes, sought out by enemy bomb
ers, the 522-foot oiler, often report
ed lost, has never suffered any
casualties among her officers or
crew nor sustained any damage.
The exact amount Of gasoline and
oil that the Cimarron carries in her
bunkers is military secret. But
it is more than 100000 barrels. She
is capable Of fueling anything that
comes alongside-from the smallest
patrol craft to the biggest flat-top
in the fleet
Fueling at sea is hazardous, del
lcate operation. During trans
fusion the dangers of collision or
fire is constant The Cimarron,
which replenishes her bunkers
from commercial oilers, often goes
from six to nine months without
ever docking.
Mrs. Chris Ramlo has d letter
from her husband which states that
he is now stationed near Paris, not
far from where Alice Larson Of
Libby is stationed, but that up to
the date of the letter he had not
been able to see her. He further
said he was not making very much
progress in learning the native
lingo. Ranlo is in the armv air
corps.
. Waiter tBabe3 McCaIfurn writes
Mr.. and Mrs. j. c. McCallum from
somewhere in the south Pacific
Babe has recently been promoted to
seaman first class.
-.
Cpl. Leroy M Carlson is now sta
toned at Lincoln, Neb.
VIM. J. Anderson, Sklc, has. been
transferred from Quoddy Village,
Me. to Davisville, r. I.
Pvt. William Larsen, who is with
the Engineers at Fort Howe, Tex,
IS confined to the hospital there
following an operation.
-
Pvt. Walter E. Mason has been
transferred from Camp Roberts,
Calf, to Fort Ord, Calf.
The Western news., 1945-02-22

Pvt, Walter E. Mason has been
transferred from Camp Roberts,
Calf, to Fort Ord, Calf
The Western news., 1945-02-22

Postmaster Forrest De Rosia re-
ports that he saw robin in a
Libby yard this week, and thinks
he'd better knit sweater for the
bird
The Grange dance that was to
have been the Oath is postponed
until later date IT
The Western news., 1945-02-22
SOCIAL SECURITY MANAGER
COMING

Homer G. Murphy, manager of
the Social Security Board, Missoula,
will be in Libby Friday, February
%. He can be reached at the office
of the Public Welfare, Court House.
between the hours of 900 a. m. and
1900 noon, by persons wishing in
formation regarding account num-
bers or claims for payment under
the Old-Age and Survivors Insur-
ance provisions of the Social Se-
curity Act.
The Western news., 1945-02-22
CAPT. ERICKSON AND FAMILY
VISIT

Capt William J. Erickson and
his family visited old friends and
acquaintance here over the week
end Capt. Erickson has just re-
turned from two years service in
the central and south Pacific, where
he acted as adjutant of his regi-
ment. He states that the task OF
clearing the Pacific of japanese in
fluence will be struggle taking
our best efforts.
Bill, as he is affectionately
known by Libby high graduates,
spent part Of his time in the physi-
cal education classes. He was coach
here from 1885 to 1941.
The Western news., 1945-02-22
LIBRARY BILL PASSES

Miss Inez Ratekin, county librar-
ian. received a wire Wednesday
from Senator D. F. FeWkes stating
that the two library bills had passed
The senate. representative Krall
had previously written that they
had passed the house. Miss Ratekin
says the library workers Of the
state are much gratifieI over the
fine cooperation shown by Lincoln
countys two legislators.
The Western news., 1945-02-22

Union meeting dates: Second and
fourth Tuesdays, 7:30 o'clock sharp.
1t
Postmaster Forrest De Rosia re-
ports that he saw a robin in a
Libby yard this week, and thinks
he'd better knit sweater for the
bird.
The Grange dance that was to
have been the Gath is postponed
until later date. 1t
Miss Rosella Barr came from
Pasco, Wash, where she is EN- :
ployed, last Saturday for a short
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Art Barr.
r. G. Miller, Gunner's Mate SIC,
is in Libby for couple of weeks
visiting friends. Miller has spent
the past three years, off and on. in
the Pacific.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Bakker ar
rived Friday from the west coast
and will remain here for the pres
ent. He will 60 to work for the J.
Neils Lumber Co.
Cpl. Benjamin Baker left last
Friday for Fort Ord, Calf, for tenn
porary assignment, having spent
some time visiting here with L. Fl.
Baker and family.
Norman Venting, who is with
the Naval Air Corps, at the Naval
air base, Pasco. Wash, visited at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Venting, over the weekend
A telegram was received this
morning by Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Baeth from their son, S/Sgt. Ken
meth, that he had arrived in Sc
attic from overseas duty in the Pa
cific, and expects to be home in
March.
The First Lutheran Sr. aid will
have rummage sale on Feb "a at
the former Jack Swaren's Shop.
Twenty-Five percent Of the pro-
ceeds of the sale will be given to
the Red Cross. Donations of cloth
ing will be accepted. Rumnnage sale
will be open at $50. 39-4O
Mrs. j. T. Schermerhorn writes
from Tacoma to have her paper
sent to Eureka, and also says, I'VE
are leaving here this week. Have
spent pleasant winter with our
children and escaped any cold
weather. Grass is green here
Mrs. S. N. Plummer entertained
the entire corps of clerks of the K.
M. Co, their wives and husbands
at dinner at the Caboose Sunday
evening. The affair was one Of those
enjoyable occasions that participants
always look forward to with a grea-
deal Of pleasure.
Marines Wayne Johnson and Ted
Fowler left Tuesday for Spokane
after visiting here with relatives
and friends. Fowler vii 90 on to
the home Of his parents for visit
before reporting to klamath Falls,
Ore, and johnson will report to
San Diego, Call.
Pvt. Winston Manicke left last
night for Whitefish to visit with
his mother, having spent since last
Friday at the home of his sister, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Rouse Pvt ManicKe
vii return to Libby in couple Of
days before leaving for Fort Ord,
Calf, where he is being transferred
from Camp Wclters, Tex.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Wells had as
their guests last week, their daugh-
ter and her husband, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. H. Ceiszinski Of Los Angeles,
Calf. Mr.. Ceiszinski has received an
honorable discharge from the u.
5. services, having spent 80 months
in the service. The couple left for
OWatoanna, Mimi, where they will
visit with his parents before going
on to Carol, Ia, where Mr.. Ceiszin-
SKI expects to enter the mems
clothing business
The Western news., 1945-02-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES

A marriage license was issued to
Donald r. Dryden and Wyona M
LUX, both of Spokane, on Feb. 49,
The Western news., 1945-02-22

Sales books lin duplicated for
sale at all time at Western News
office. II
The Western news., 1945-02-22
News From Those
In The Armed Forces

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dionne, Eu-
reka, have recently heard from
their son Sherman that he is now
on the western front somewhere in
Germany He received his Christ
mas boxes on February Q. Sherman
was awarded the Good Conduct
medal and promoted to the rank Of
sergeant before leaving the states
in December
Fourteen Pacific NorthWesterners
are members of the intrepid crew
of the USS Cimarron, veteran Navy
oiler that has participated in every
major naval operation in the Pa
cific since the beginning Of the war.
The Cimarron has refueled more
ships than any other oiler in the
Navy
Aboard is John II. Kaeding, hos