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Evening star., 1945-11-29
Lamp Shades Reduced

1 14-inch Ecru Rayon. green ruching top and
bottom Was $3.50. Now S5s5
1 1s-inch White Rayon, gold and white braid
trim. Was $3.50. Now-$ $685.
; S-inch White Rayon, braid trim. Were
. 16-inch White Rayon, yellow and white
ruching top and bottom. Were $3.50.
Parchment Paper Shades
S-inch White Scored, clip top. Were 81 so.
S-ineh Clip Top, assorted Were Soc
Now OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ----- 35c
1 S-ineh Clip Top, bronze paper leaf design.
Was 81 25 -.-----------7 75c
s-inch Clip Top, white scored. Were SIPS.
s-inch Clip Top, floral print, square shape,
cut corners. Were So. Now SI.s5
1o-inch Clip Top, floral print, square shape
cut corners. Were 50. Now---S1.95
, 1e-inch Assorted. Were ST. Now - Csc
1o-inch Ivory Color. Were $3.50 Now 31.50
Ie-inch Floral Print Chimney. Were $3.50
Now SI50
12-inch Scored. Were s. Now ~ SI25
IL 12-inch Floral Print Bridge Type Were
$3 Now -------------- $19s
& I2-inch Assorted Bridge Type. Were s15o
w&L-Lamps and Shades, Seventh Floor.
Evening star., 1945-11-29

Every single one of Clapps Baby Foods is tested and
eheckedboth in the laboratory and with test groups
of babies under doctors supervision. We won't take
chances with anything that concerns babys health
And every of Clapps Baby Foods carefully pres
sure-cooked-so your baby will get the best possible
supply of vitamins and minerals
Evening star., 1945-11-29

how the prisoner obtained them.
Scissors are used in the prison tailor
shop, he~said
Evening star., 1945-11-29

ce styles. Rose, aqua, gray, navy,
yes 1872 to 22E2 and 16 to A.
IS Rayon Shorter Women's Rayon Creme
Dresses in navy and black with tucks, en-
broidery and lingerie trim Sizes 141 to
24h. Were $6975. S372s
Evening star., 1945-11-29
Boys Cotton Shirts, Csc

400 blue or tan Sizes to IL and 1919 to 141z.
100 Boys Cotton Sports Shirts. Button -on styles
in the group. In white and fancy patterns Sizes
W&L-Down Stairs Store, Boys Apparel.
Evening star., 1945-11-29
Misses PuIIover Sweaters,

Misses PuIIover Sweaters,
$7.o5 $2.o5 Were S295 and m ore
80 pullover sweaters some all-wool 50cs
wool and 500 rayon. Long-sleev style with crew
neckline and sleeveless models with wee neck
lines. Red, purple and lavender.
36 Black Rayon Satin Skirts with side drape or
front funess Sizes II to 10. Were 1925 and
1926. Now NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. S5.95 and S725
IS Rayon Sports Dresses with long sleeves and
leather belts Dusty rose. light blue fuchsia and
black. Sizes IL to 18. Were 1895. Now s1025
As Sports Dresses and Jumpers in l-wool and in
rsyon. Chinese red. beige, aqua and yellow Were
's2295 and more ow----- s1495
W&L-Sportswear, Third Floor.
Evening star., 1945-11-29
Misses Mouton Lamb Coots, 100

Special pMrchase-brice includes 2Oeo tar
Misses brown mouton lamb the threequarer
and seveneights lengths fur fashions with tuxedo
fronts cardigan necknes Peter collars
and
Evening star., 1945-11-29
Women's Shoes, $3.75

" ere go 10 46.oU
100 pairs of womens nationally advertised shoes
Black and brown suede leather. Assorted styles
Sizes AZ to TO-
10 Pairs Womens Quilted Slippers Cotton in
light blue pink. Sizes to 9. Less than Il price
WSsL-Down Stairs Store Shoes
Evening star., 1945-11-29

ght blue. Sizes 80 to 36.s
IS Blouses in rayon and cotton prints and
solid colors in white and pastels Sizes 80
to 80. Less than u price. Now $1s5
80 Dresses in seersucker and chambray. In
one and two-piece styles Sizes .. IL and IL
to IA. Less than u price. Now----$1
Evening star., 1945-11-29

Juveniles OveroIIs, Soc
Less than Y price

Less than Y Price
200 pairs of overalls in cotton broadcloth Red
and white stripes. Sizes 2 to 8.
50 Pictures for infants and juveniles rooms
y price. Now Soc
12o Children's Cotton Soft Toys Assorted animals
Were $1.20 and more. Now----75 75c
15o Chldren's Cotton Washable Soft Toys As
sorted animals Were 81 and more. Now -SI.45
30 Boys Suits in cotton broadcloth. Sizes 2 to l.
Were $1.95. Now
50 Boys Cotton Gabardne Jackets. In dark and
pastel colors. Sizes to g. Were s1.s5 and more
Sizes and 2. Less than "a price. Now 81
Now Observation-Disclosures 81
81 Rancoats, cotton gabardine and rubberized
Sizes to s. Less than u price. Now
w6sL-Down Stairs Store, Infants and Juveniles
Apparel
Girls Cotton Shirts, $7.45
Were SI.95
rs classic cotton blouses Short sleeves In white
Sizes to is.
50 All-wool Berets. In yellow, kelly green. brown
beige, wine. Were LA. Now---------------- Soc
IS Blouses in rayon prints and pastel coors Sizes
to Is. Were $l95 Now-------------------$ $l4s
IS All-wool Sweaters in boxy and cardigan styles
In red, yellow and blue. Sizes to IL. Were
$3.25 and $395Now $24e
W&L-Down Stairs Store, Girls Apparel
Evening star., 1945-11-29
Women's Royon Dresses, 80
Us, S35 and S39.75

We're S29.75, S35 and S39.75
IS rayon dresses in one and two
black, blue and printed patterns.
Rayon Crepe Dresses in aqua, gray and
blue with matching cotton lace trim
Sizes 14l2, 1871. 2o1z, 221a and 241z. Less
than II price. Now-----S S29. 50
Evening star., 1945-11-29
Girls Dresses, Csc

~ t7E u .OJ UWU WUTE
100 girls cotton dresses in choice of stripes and
prints. Sizes to II.
W&L-Girls Apparel, Fourth Floor.
Evening star., 1945-11-29
Misses Wool Suits, $3.50
Were S37Z5 and s39.7S

Were S37z5 and S39.7S
so dressmaker and casual suits in wool crepes.
coverts and checks In green, American beauty,
gold, blue, black and white checks Sizes 10 to 49,
W&L-Down Stairs Store, Coats and Suits.
Evening star., 1945-11-29
Coat Sweaters, s3.4s

slightly irregular
Atwood coat sweaters in wine, green, blue
and brown. Sizes "a to 20.
An-wool Sweater Dickeys. In white, coral,
maize, blue, gray, pink. Now --------S 81
W6L-Down Stairs Store Sportswear
Evening star., 1945-11-29
ON SALE FRIDAY AT $50 Am.

Kmnont D Merchandise
moned domosed otherwise imperfect
Evening star., 1945-11-29
Junior Misses Mittens, ST

Less than Y, Price
IS pairs of cotton felt or corduroy mittens with
sleeps wool lining. Red, green, rust
WSL-Gloves, Aisle 1S, First Floor
Evening star., 1945-11-29
Shaggy Lamb Mittens
= We're 50

Warm shaggy lamb mittens in sizes me-
dunn and large.
W&L-Gloves, Aisle Is, First Floor
Evening star., 1945-11-29
Girls Cotton Shirts, As
Mere f11S
.onen's 5 Slippers

Women's Slippers
$2.25 Special purchase
Women's all-wool slippers in natural color.
Soft soles. Sizes 4 to 8.
wsL-Down stairs store, Shoes
Mems Undershirts, 15e
slightly irrefAlar bsf not
affected in iOear or Stbearancs
Mems cotton knit undershirts with deep
armholeS. Sizes 81 to 40.
W&L-Down Stairs Store. Mems Furnishings.
Evening star., 1945-11-29
Misses Formal Dresses
Reduced

F&L-Misses Formal Wear, Third Floor.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-07-14
Steering Group
Meets And Plans
For betternnent
Exhibit Describing
Work Opens In
Atlanta u. Lobby

The intensified need for con-
tinuing the effort to build pubic
opinion in support of improve
ment of public schools for Ne
groes was emphasized at a recent
meet no of the Steering Commit
tee of the Citizens Committee on
Public Education.
J. P. Whitaker, chairman OF
the Finance Committee, SAID +:
"As city government officials
move steadily forward with their
plans for financing postwar civic
improvements, we must not allow
the fragrant need for increasing
the number and improving the
condition of the schools for Ne
gro children to be forgotten.
This means that our need must be
advertised - and all business
people understand that adVertls-
ing costs money Mr.. Whitaker
also said that ''Aafull days school
ng for every child" is matter
so close to the hearts of all peo-
ple that contributions to the Cit
llens Committee should be given
without being begged for. Indi~
yiduals and groups are urged to
send contr; buttons to the Citizens
Committee on Public Education,
through the chairman, Mr.. +. M.
Martin. or through Mr. J. D
Whitaker, chairman of the FL
nance Committee. Contributors
NAV be sent to the office Of the
Committee, Room 400, 239 Au-
bur, Avenue, N. E. (Herndon
Building.)
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-07-14
Atlanta Marine Is
"Chief Of Staff"

given all the little extra touches
that only the imaginative minds
of Negro Marines can evolve
Nevertheless, the men cursed the
plane and its pilot with eloquence
and enthusiasm for having spoil
ed their newly won luxury of cot
and tent.
Huddled in the biggest and most
luxurious shelter 1.-The Chancel-
lory where the non-conmissioned
big shots" of this outfit that came
to Okinawa in the initial assault
force.
Top chancellor was LIST Sgt
Willie A Wright, Atlanta, Ga
former World employee, dubbed
Chief of Staff" His cabinet in
ludsd:
Staff Sgt Danny Townsend,
Birm ngiam, AL. company pay
roll clerk, Chancellor of the Elk
chequer.
Gmery Sgt. Arthur Van Holmes
Savannah, Ga, "Coordinator
Sgt Francisco A Rodriguez,
Tampa, Fla. Minister Of War In
formation, Education and Cultural
Research"
Platoon Sgt. John Champ
Jones, Charleston, w. Va, Min
lister of Propaganda
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-07-14
EXHIBIT OPEN

Wallace Van Jackson announc-
ed an exhibit, to which the pub
lie is invited, decribing the work
of the Committee. The display
will be on exhibit in the lobby of
the Atlanta University Library,
beginning Monday, July 9. Mr..
jackson said the exhibit was pre-
pared because 1--WE believe that
this effort of Atlanta citizens at
fords a demonstration of meth
eds which can be used in other
southern communities facing. SIM
liar conditions.
The most recent release of the
Committee was presented to the
committee members; and plans
discussed for its distribution dur
ing the month OF July. The release,
entitled as There Ceiling in
Education, states 'the proposed
postwar building program for
Atlanta public schools offers no
new hope to the Negro school
child in Atlanta" 1t calls atten
ton to the fact that the most Sc
rlous defects of Atlanta's educa-
tional program cannot be RENE
died until A F u L T. DAYS
SCHOOLING FOR EV r. Y
CHILD IS PROVIDED BY THE
CITY. This means more teachers
and more buildings for Negro
pupils = specifically it means
ftwo additional high school =
one vocat onal - four additional
elementary s, sc ad-
d tional classrooms for existing
schools for agroes; and audi
forums, gy iums. cafeterias,
library rooms and adequate SAM
tary facilities for all Negro
schools. 1t means at least 353 adj
dit;onaI teachers for Negro pub
lie schools"
FIGURES ON REPORTS
The figures quoted in this re-
lease refer direetly-to the most
recent reports of the Atlanta pub
lie schools; and are based upon
the Atlanta Urban Leagues "Re-
port of Public School Facilities
for Negroes in Atlanta"
Members of the Steering Com
mittee include: E. M. Martin,
chairman; J. P. Whitaker, Wal
lace Van Jackson, c. A. Scott.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-07-14
BY CHARLES III. LOEB
NNPA WAR CORRESPONDENT

OKTNAWA-T There was an air
raid last night a couple of Jap
planes which had sneaked through
our outer air defense were buzzing
about overhead Long fingers OF
light moved across the moonlight
sky to converge on Jap plane fly
ing at about 1000 feet. Five fingers
of light caught the enemy, held
and followed him across the sky.
Our anti-aircaft guns ashore reach
ed up for him, their red tracers
coming momentarily closer. One
hit another another and the
stricken bird came screaming down
to earth, its pilot on his way TO
the Nipponese heaven so many of
these foolish little people seem to
crave.
Members of the Marine Depot
Company I was visiting had wit
messed scores of these little dramas.
Earlier in the fight for Okinawa
the shows we're staged with greater
regularity, ana the enemy planes
were more numerous. Tonight's
affair. however, was a source of
extreme irritation for these Tan
Marines 1t pulled them out of the
tents they had erected only the day
before, after having endured wind.
for a period of two months rain
and bOmbingS unSheltered.
FOXHOLES A PLENTY
There were plenty of foxholes.
The bivouac area was literally
jammed with them for they had
been the only homes Of these men
during the hottest phases of the
Olinawa campaign. The holes were
deep, well protected with sand
bags, and had two months been
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-07-14

j. r. Henderson, Alphonse Elder
H. C. Ham lton, Warren Coch-
rane, Rev. C. A. Talbert, Rev.
NJ. L. King, C. l.. Harper, R. O..
Johnson, James Hunter, j. A.
Pierce, Ira DeA. Reid, Mrs. G..
I. Hamilton.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-07-14

WASHINGTON, ID. C.-lNNPA)
Because the Pacific War is large
ly naval engagement because OF
the vast expanses OF water involv-
ed, the United States Navy is not
releasing its men under the same
point-conditiops established in the
army.
In an announcement last week,
tie Navy Department disclosed
new instructions covering dis
charges from the service, which in
Guided:
/. Dependency discharge. Re-
quests must be submitted to the
Chief of Naval Personnel via the
commanding officer by the Navy
man concerned. Requests must be
accompanied by at least two Aft
davits us to the necessity of the
discharge or release.
2. Men over AZ years of age. May
be effected by the commanding Off
Ger without recourse to the Bureau
of Naval Personnel.
RETIRED PERSONNEL
3. Retired enlisted personnel,
who have been recalled to active
service. Exceptions will be made
only in case of a small number of
retired enlisted men holding key
billets who continue fit for active
duty.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-07-14
Wants FurlOugh
Even If He Has
To Fight Japs
SOMEWHERE IN GERMANY

SOMEWHERE IN GERMANY -
(ANP)-Sgt. Samuel C. Haygood,
one of the Negro volunteers who
fought side by side with white SOL
diers during the final push into
Germany, let it be known last week
that he wants furlough even If it
means being sent to the Pacific to
fight the Japs.
Sgt. Haygood, who lives in Bir-
mingham, volunteered for combat
duty in January and was assigned
to the famous Second division. He
went into action from the Rhine
with the Fifth platoon. Since We
day, his outfit has been attached to
to goth division. while the Second
division has been sent to the United
States for re-deployment to the
Pacific war.
Declaring that he and his bud.
dies are combat men who know
what war is like, Sgt. Haygood said
there are men in his platoon who
have been overseas 20 ard %
months without a Through They
want to come home under the same
conditions as their white buddies,
he said.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-07-14

bring MONEY, SUCCESS, LOVE, HAf~
PINESS. If you lack any of THESE the
Prophets High JOha the Conquerof
Recension Oil may be just what you
need. Contains genuine High John tine
C0nquerOr Root in GUARANTEED rear
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complete with full confidential infor-
nation, only S1.29 postpaid or c. U. d.
plus postage. Use High John the Coh-
queror RecensiOn Oil for days. LII not
thoroughly satisfied, your money wi4
be refunded.
Prophet Product CO., Dept. SOP
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Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-07-14
HOUSING PROJELJ'

Scattered about this deluxe hole
in the ground were the foxholes
of lesser personages; such incon-
seGuential people as the buck
ser2eants and corporals, and final
ly. in long ordered rows the miser
able privates found shelter in the
plain muodiness of THE Housing
Project scores of narrow fox
holes protected on one end from
wind and rain by a shelter half.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-07-14
Navy Announces Its
Limited Release Policy

3. Partially disab led person.
mel. Must be found by board of
medical survey to be not physical
ly qualified for all the duties of
their ratings.
6. officers. There will be no large
limited duty.
6. Officers Theer will be no large
scale rehabilitation of officer per-
sonnet. The policy in regard to
designations is entirely dependent
on the needs of the service and will
be determined specifically by the
effect that the release of such off,
GERS will have on the military eff
cheney of the naval forces."s
Under these plans, not many Ne
gors are expected to be released.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-07-14
EAR MIDDLESEX u.
MEDIC GRADS

BOSTON - CAMP - By an
SO to 81 vote the Massachusetts,
house of representatives this
week refused to admit for con-
sideration a measure which would
have permitted 81 members Of
the gradual ;ng class Of Middlesex
university to take the state ex-
aminations to practice medicine
in this state.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-07-14

"If we have to volunteer for the
China-Burma-Ind theatre TO get
home, we will gladly do So" he re-
marked. I'VE have Negro division
there. Why can't we serve as re.
Enforcement for them, coming home
by way of the States on 3O-day
furlough? We will be glad to fight
with our boys after we come home"
Sgt. Haygood, who mentioned
that men in his unit have been
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-07-14

said the Wise
Prophets thousands
of years ago.
For centuries peO-
pie everywhere have
believed that High
John the COnquerOr
Root has strange
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-07-14

decorated for bravery with silver
and bronze stars, one with Rus.
sian award wants to return to Biz
mingham to see his wife and
family.
There is no promise of the goth
division, with which he is currently
returning home in the
near future, he said. But he wants
to come home, even if it means
fighting the Japs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-26
Macarthur
Continued From Page ALL

writer director Is on sound ground
psychiatrically in attacking schizo-
phrenia through hypnosis is some
thing about which you will have to
consult your own psychiatrist. At
any rate the attempt at cure makes
some highly dramatic moments.
The suspense of the MGM picture
is pointed up by the authenticity in
VOWED in the restrained natural
ness which, Oboler, as a director,
has managed to get from his cast
There is not a star" in the lot, by
Hollywood standards, but neither is
there slipshod performance to let
the drama down. Portrayal of the
mental anguish undergone by the
Joan-Karen Ellis about whom the
piece revolves, as Joan seeks life and
Karen screams ito live" Is some
thing to test the skill of any actress
and it Is distinctly to the credit OF a
lass named Phyllis Thaxter that she
does a thoroughly creditable job.
An expert performance is some
thing expected of Edmund Gwenn.
of course, and he lives up to ex-
pectations with an understanding
portrait of the psychiatrist who
finally uses hypnosis in an attempt
to clear Joan of a murder charge
which, he says, is something only
Karen should face. All of this will
not change Hollywood's "star sys-
tem," but the other performances,
by unknowns and leseser knowns,
are fine, too.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-26

and the Pauper" and following this
with desultory success In a series of
"Penrod" films. The boys grew up
too fast, their popularity waned and
now they're out Of pictures and al
most forgotten.
Getting back to the Barnes stu
alton, Lucille said the two. sisters
sat down about four months ago
and made up their minds definitely
to follow separate paths. Since then
they've discovered they no longer
have so many likes and d!slikes in
common.
I'VE date separately and dress
differently" Lucille said. tits a re-
lief not to be always buying two
green dresses or two red ones. We
used to eat the same thing for meals.
1t was all very confusing. Regard
less of whether our plan succeeds
we're having fun keeping out OF
each others way"
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Alliance. Inc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-26
TODAY'S NEIGHBORHOOD MOVIES

All Time Schedules Given in Warne,
Bros. Ads Indicate Time Feature il
Presented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-26

hidden talent and make you q
polished dancer quickly.
You'll lose your shyness and
self.consciousness once you're .
good partner. See how easily you
win friends and popularity!
Why delay? Drop in at the
Studio right now, or phone Elk.
ecutive 4l00. Arthur Murray les.
sons would make q nice gift to
yourself, too!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-26
By HAROLD HEFFERNAN.


Make believers at work: Fred
Astaire is going into what he says
is the valedictory dance of his long
and history-making career on the
set of Irving Berlin's BLUE Skies
at Paramount. After Al years on
the boards, Fred claims he will
hang up his dancing shoes.
For his last dance before the
cameras the greatest hoofer of them
all is doing an original routine to
Berlin's syncopated Putin on the
Ritz" tune, and he's dolled up to
within an inch of his sartorial life
with top hat, cutaway, striped trou-
sers, white spats and cane. He
takes final look in the mirror
and grins at his reflection.
This Is where I came in," he
says as he executes dozen quick
prictice steps while adjusting his
ascot.
Director Stuart Heisler mods, the
curtains on the stage set part and
the star, with coattails flying and
heels and toes tapping out a STAG
cato rhythm, whirls over the polished
floor. He twirls his cane, f1ips ii
into the air with his foot, drops ii
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-26

Barnes beauties, but story difficulties
handicapped them from the start.
X X X
Ten years ago when Floria and
Barbara Brewster were under con-
tract to 20th-Fox they made the
night spots regularly and created a
sensation by their similarity in face,
features, figure and dress. They
made a studied attempt to be iden-
teal in all their moves, even to
ordering and eating the same food.
They were much better night-club
attractions than movie personali-
ties, as several small screen roles
proved. Marriage of Floria even
tually broke up their careers.
Lee and Lyn Wilde achieved con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-26
siderable fame at MGM a couple o.

siderable fame at MGM a couple OF
years ago, mostly through an ingeni-
Gus story turn carved for them in
a Mickey Rooney picture, Andy
Hardy's Blond Trouble" This was
built directly to their order. but
since then scenarists have been
finding it tough to devise roles for
the look-alikes. They're still under
contract, however.
The Mauch twins, Bobby and Billy,
had an interesting career at Warner
Bros, scoring a hit in The Prince
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-12-26
WHY A1n4z1e FOR YOUR DANCING
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO TEEN.AGERS WHO
ARE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

WHY not take advantage Of this
w winter vacation by brushing
up NOW for the coming Spring
dances? Its easy to learn all the
new dances. In few hours you'll
be ready. to dazzle your friends
with your skill!
And what fun you'll have learn.
ing this new simple way. Arthur
Murray's capable, charming experts
know just how to bring out your
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-25
To Heck With
Overolls Shortage

CHALK BUfFES-tyJ,fR l-Sheep-
herder Jim Keith is sporting pair
of homespun overalis made of
heavy bed ticking. thanks to the
overall shortage and a resourceful
wife.
Jim bought a pasture and herd
of sheep and was all set for win
ter's work except for pair of
warm overalls to ward off the pierre
ing eastern Montana wind and snow.
The Miles City department stores
had no overalls. Neither did Jim's
favorite mail order house.
So Jim went to the missus with
his problem. Next day she pre-
sented him with a tailormade job
''warmest pair of overalls I've ever
had Jim says, ito heck with the
shortage
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1945-01-25
CONTRIBUTED
UNUSUAL REQUEST

We sometimes wonder at requests
which our friends and others ask
of us, but one officer in Libby is
really perplexed at an unusual re-
quest made by a lady in Texas who
has written him for the past three
years, asking that he get her driv-
er's license for her here at the
Libby courthouse. Each year she
has sent draft for rs cents and
her old drivers license to provide
the necessary data. And now your
reporter is also perplexed. What
could be the reason for this strange
rnnueSt2