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The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-25
Howard Canister
Will Direct Next
ITALIAN Production

When the ITALIAN Association
nresents kind Lady, the latter
part of April. it will mark the
successful conclusion OF almos.
two years efforts on the part OF
director Howard Canister to give
the suspense drama before Will
rnington audiences.
Director Canister has been IN.
terested in presenting "klno
Lady" in past seasons. but al
WAYS such obstacles as inability
to cast the play and the like have
prevented it being given.
kind Lady, is an unusual type
of drama. and will be something
new in the entertainment line for
local theatre-goers. It is the
strange story of charita BILE
Kind Lady, who befriends a sup
posedly poverty stricken young
man, only to find out that he is
actually a crook. The efforts q
this man to take over the home
and possessions of the Kind
Lady" and the attempts OF the
lady to emerge from under his
domination result in an unusual
battle of personalities and psychol-
ogy.
When the play is presented in
ITALIAN Hall next month, it will
mark the second time that Direc-
tor Canister has handled Kind
Lady" He previously directed the
same play a number OF years ago
for the Little Theatre group in
Albany, Georgia.
There have been severa1
changes in the originally an
nounced cast, and still another re-
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-25
Ellen McGirt,
Lieut.. Kennedy
Engaged To Wed

Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. McGirt OF
ns.rket street road, announce the
enoagement of their daughter, Ell.
lon to 1t. Alex Kennedy, son CT
Alex Kennedy of Plainfield' N. .:
Lieut.. kennedy is a graduate OF
rutgers university and was former
" a newspaper editor in New Jer-
Gov He has been serving overseas
In England, North Africa ltaly anu any.
France for the past twenty-seVen
months. 49,,
Miss McGirt is at present STU
dent at Greensboro college.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-25
Laura Helen Holden,
S/S9t. Ketchum Engaged

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence B. Hold
en- announce the engagement of
their daughter, Laura Helen, to
S/Sgt. Allen Harold Ketchum, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Allen H. Ketch-
u;n.
Sgt. Ketchum has recently been
returned to the states after serv-
ing 34-months in the European
Theatre of Operations. Wedding
plans will be announced later.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-25
MAKES DEANS LIST

Of MIS- MS m aaG mst Smith, asu,,,.,
1904 Perry avenue ~as. T. b5 D. 1 snj;a .,
OF the University of Nortb r. eoles,
Greensboro, with an ave q. .oafoIlna,
or or, better on all work dus ~ u B
fall semester. u0FIng tn.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-25
Grace Methodist
Holy Week Services

Holy Week services will be held
at Grace Methodist church as fol-
lows: Silent meditation and pray
or in tie church from $3.50 am. to
6 80 . m. each day. Maundy Thurs
day at 8 O'Clock the Holy Com
munion will be administered.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-25
Good Shepherd Holy
Weeks Services Listed

The Church Of the Good Shep-
nerd (EpiscopaD Sixth and Queen
streets, will hold Holy Week serv-
ices as follows:
Maundy Thursday, celebration
of the Holy Communion pm.
Good Friday, three hour service
starting at IL noon, and service
at pm.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-25
BIRTH ANNOUNCED

oo Mr.: and ID Mrs. A. v. Moblev -.
EDNA EDNA Pearl, March %, at Maria,.
sprunt annex Mrs. Mobley i j, ION
former Edna Wilson of wis., ~ M
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-25

placement will have to be found
signed the role of Phyllis Glen
ming, underwent an appendectomy
during the past week.
RehearsaIs are in the second
week, aud are being held in Tha-
liam Hall.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-25
BIRTH ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert c. Woody
Of Greenville Sound, announce the
birth of a daughter, Linda Fa>>
February % at Marion Sprunt
annex. Mrs. Woody is the former
Virginia Clewis of this city.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-25
Lumberton Church
Group Has Banquet

LUMBERTON, March 24-Twen-
ty-three members and guests OF
the Koinonian class of the Flrst
Baptist church enjoyed their an
nual banquet at the Lorraine Ho-
tel on the occasion of their third
anniversary. Mrs. Cecile Bullock
is president and Mrs. ]. c. Hutto,
teacher. A program of toasts plan
ned by Mrs. Henry Ward and
Mrs. J. Glenn Blackburn was CIV
en- by Mrs. Edgar A. Womble,
Jr., Mrs. W. H. Faulk, Mrs. Roy
Goodwin, Mrs. Bullock.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-25
BIRTH ANNUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. George V. Larson,
Jr.. announce the birth of a son,
Joel Reid, March is, at Marion
Sprunt annex. Mrs. Larson is the
former Doris Killette.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-25

Misses Ruth Nance and Ethel
Pitt.nan entertained at their home
in honor of their mother and Sis
ter, Mrs. ]. D. Lee of Baker, Fla,
whose birthday was on March 10.
Members of the family were re-
ceived informally and were served
the birthday cake. ice cream, salt
ed nuts and candy. Mrs. Lee is
visiting relatives here and her son
and daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs.
James R. Nance, in Fayetteville.
Mrs. Mae R. Shaw was program
leader at the meeting of the Lum-
berton Book Club at the home of
Mrs. N. A. Mclean. Mrs. John
P. Stedman presided.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-25

Hedgpoeth's Pharmacy enter
tanned at the Servicemen's club
Sunday afternoon. The Sunday be-
fore hosts were Sugars Men S
Shop and Fleishman's Dress Shop.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-25

A review of the biography, 1.-The
Exile's Daughter" by Cornella
Spence, was given by Mrs. r. A.
Hedgpeth, Jr., at the meeting of
the Thursday Afternoon Book
Club, to which Mrs. w. E. Elmore
was hostess. Mrs. c. Guy Town
send, president, presided.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-25
OFFICERS NAMED

The following officers were re-
Gently elected by the Delta Chi
Omega sorority:
Margaret M c K e e, president;
Resale Reeves, vice-presldent;
Eleanor Reeves, secretary; Dor
othy Kure, treasurer; Virginia NC
Cheney, Kid Mistress; Madalene
Biggs, Publicity Chairman.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-25

The Colonial Thomas Robson
chapter of the OAR. met with
Mrs. A. H. Mcleod, Mrs. j. @.
Beckwith, regent, presiding. Mrs.
F. K. Biggs gave paper on Co.
lonial Robson. Mrs. Wlllltord
Wellons of Pembroke was well
coined as a new member.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-25
BIRTH ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. c. B. Hansley an
nounce the birth of a daughter,
Anita Faye, March Is, at Marion
Sprunt annex. Mrs. Hansley is the
former Mildred Coston.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
Sports Roundup

East Lansng-APIowa PeFght IN the 18th
annual Central Collegiate
Michigan State College March TO- This the first Iowa Pre-
Flight has entered.
Lansng-AP-A spectators
School Sexton
field house 1t the largest crowd alloca
school game here
Arbor Mch-AP-Center Niulaney Of
valuable
members yesterday and Don Lndqu Is old Navy anee
Rockford Ill, was elected captain Of the 1886 team
Detroi-APTwo Michigan College basketball badly
against outofsate
57 90 contest at Cincinnati Western Michigan
valparaiso (ind) College at Kalamazoo
Basebas transpor
today following
on manpower with War Mobzer Byrnes
ge major leagues presidents will end their official
director With spring training starting early month the two
most pressing 0u ' 'p0''S
BOWL football champions will be doing their
Seven headed by Capt Jim Hardy
ao were commissioned ensgns
became Marine second lieutenant
san Diego AP-Assuming his maugershp in the Pa
enc Toast League Johnny pepper
San Dego Padres baseball school Martin who man
seu ne Soons to the Pei
Connie - @ w Iours after his arrival from Oklahoma City
S MACK OF the Philadelphia Athletics Rowland pei
president, were "'N' TIL
Aana-APThe Tyndal Field Florida annexed tho
outeasteIn AAU mems basketball
me Synrna CIenn Army Air Base
The national champions the
me Wonn crown with 2S24 victory Aanas sports arena
blues In the final round. 0'' arena
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
Braves Take
Five Firsts

Taking first place IN the 200 yard
fr = style, the 100 yard back stroke.
individual medley. diving, and both
the medley and the free style re-
lays, Ypsilanti defeated the Adrian
swimming team in the local pool,
Tuesday, 1875. The Braves were
defeated by Adrian January IL, by
the close margoin Of 43-41.
Power won the 200 yard free
style, and Westman placed third
for Ypsilanti. Time, 2:20.2.
Campbell won the 100 yard back.
stroke. with Cooley placing third,
time, lisp.
Kelly took first in the individual
medley time, 1:51.2. Wynn was
third for Ypsilanti.
Cazier. OF course. won his spe-
calty-diving, while Campbell
brought in the third place.
Cooley. Easing, and Reas team
ed up for the medley relay to de.
feat the Adrian trio, 1891.
Ossenheimer. Dasher, Kelly, and
Power nosed out the Adrian boys
to win the free style relay. Time,
1915.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21

1851. The Braves were unable to
carry the offensive into the fourth
period, however, and Adrian match.
ed point for point in the last quar-
ter to win by virtue OF her five
point lead.
In addition to Bell; Olson. Ypsi.
lanti left forward, and Minister.
left forward Of Adrian, were taken
from the game on personal fouls.
The Adrian second team. led
by Meyers. right guard, who. &C
counted for II points, defeated the
reserve Braves, 1929.
Defeat Edison
Lincoln's Railsplitters defeated
the Edison Institute basketball
squad 37-l3 in a game at Lincoln,
Tuesday afternoon.
Lincoln, spanked by Bobicz. who
scored - points, had field day at
the Institutes expense. The Rail.
splitters led at the quarter. TO:
at the half, l7-2: and at the three
quarter mark, 27-4.
This victory rounds out n sue
cessful season for the Railsplitters.
who. have won eight, lost three, and
tied one.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
Huron League
Games Here

Ypsilanti High Schools gymna-
stun has been chosen for the play
off between the eastern and west
ern champs Of the Huron League,
which will be played Thursday.
Milan, western champs. have
been undefeated and united in
league competition this season, as
has Belleyille, the Eastern cham
pion. They will meet Thursday
night in the local gymnasium at
700. There will be a preliminary
game.
Milan rolled up Is points to lead
the Western Division, while Belle
Vile did the same in the Eastern
section.
Milan was once defeated and
once tied this season, by Lincoln,
but both of these games were non.
league. since games between
lools Of different divisions have
no effect upon league standings.
Both teams use the man to man
defense, with a quick break to
the offensive.
Belleyille lost her star center,
Howard McNally, to the Army In
mid-season, but has found a cap
able replacement in Raynard
Heininger.
Belleville has made arrange.
ments for Walter (Red) Farrer, OF
Trenton to work as one official
and Milan has been trying to make
arrangements with Erwin Woods
OF Ann Arbor to act as the other.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
Third Quarter Rally Falls
Short, Adrian Downs Braves

One win and one loss was the
record for Ypsilanti High School
cage teams Tuesday night
Ypsilanti Braves were defeated
in return basketball game at the
local gymnasium, by Adrian. 1876.
after a colossal third quarter rally
by the Braves fell short OF the
needed points.
Adrian forged ahead 10 lead 10.
10 at the quarter, then ran the lead
to 30-lS at the half.
The Braves, led by Bell. who
scored 10 points before he was
sent out OF the game for too many
personal fouls. and by Bass. who
dropped in IL points during the
game, suddenly turned the tables
on Adrian. and sailed down 10
points to close Adrian's lead to
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
OUTS POSI-

Kalamazoo-The resignation OF
Miss Edith Seekell, one Of the old
est members OF the Western Mich
igan College faculty. will become
effective March I, college officials
said Tuesday. Miss Seekell will re-
turn to Grand Rapids where she
taught IN public schools for eight
years before coming to Kalamazoo
in 1910. She has been long asso-
ciated with social science and his
tory departments.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
Pfc. ID. Shattuck
Reported Missing

Ann Arbor, Mich, Feb. 21-War
Department has informed Mrs.
Margaret Blocker Shattuck, 439 S.
Division St, that her husband. Pfc.
Douglas Shattuck, is missing in
action near Aisace since Jan. 25.
He participated in fighting from
southern France northward toward
Alsace, having gone overseas in
October.
He is the son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
c. c. Shattuck. Grand Rapids. and
the father Of a daughter, Cynthia.
two years old. A brother, Jack. is
with the Army Air Force at Scott
Field. Ill.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
Conductor Loses
Foot in Nlishap

Ann Arbor, Mich. Feb. Gloon.
rad Schneider Ga, Ann Arbor Rail
road conductor was doing as well
as could be expected today after
loss of his right foot in an acci-
dent Tuesday.
Mr.. Schneider stepped in front
OF a moving switch engine operated
by Charles Church.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
Ring Decisions
(By the Associated Press)

(By the Associated Press)
Brooklyn-Freddie Archer, AK,
Newark, outpointed Sidney Miller,
1855. Detroit, s.
White Plains, N. Y.-Vince La
Saliva, 1854. Mt. Vernon, n. Y,
outpointed Vic Pignataro, 141%,
New York s.
Hartford. Conn.-Johnny Cesa-
rio, 13S, Hartford, -TK.O. Baby
Sims. 141, New York, l..
Jersey City-Joe Curcio, 144,
Newark, outpointed Joe Hadda1,
144, Paterson, 10.
New Bedford, Mass. - Johnny
Cool. 1856, Worcester, outpointed
Benny Singleton, 1877, Laterbury,
Conn. 10.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
Sports Calendar
THURSDAY

THURSDAY
Belleville VS.. Milan. basketball
league play-offs. at Ypsilanti gym
nasium, at p. M.
FRIDAY
Roosevelt VS.. Dundee, basketball,
at Ypsilanti Gymnasium, at tbs
p. m,
Ypsiland vs.. Wayne, at Wayne.
at 7 p. m.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21

J. Ryan SIS; handicap 81. Won 2,
lost /.
Shaefer's (Huron ST.
Putnam 479, West 453, Stewart
1858, Wales 442, Connolly AS. Won
/, lost 2.
]. &. Moore & Co.
Schaffer 1896, Hayward 333 Mel.
son 367. Robinett All. Wisbin 1914;
handicap III. Won 2, lost l.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21

VIII play a final basketball game
with Dundee, at Ypsilanti High
Schools gymnasium. There will
be two games.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21

High individual series-J. Ryan
525.
High team game-Shaefer's 1884.
High team series-Frozen Food
2ls2.
Pepsi
P. Kuster 401, d. Whitmlre 416,
J. Wolter 1853, L. James 422, D.
Cameron 366; handicap IS. Won 2,
lost 1.
Warner
D. Monkey 419, d. Campbell 3S1,
c. Maurer 37l, NJ. Marshall 379,
+. Wendt 45S. Won 1, lost 2.
Frozen Food
I. Bassett 3S3, V. Kidwell 420, L.
Bowden AS, |. Deck 400, +. Morris
522. Won 3, lost 0.
Silkworth's
II, Silkworth 1856, II. Raab 352, B.
Rust 357, C. Hunter 81, p. Bruch
AIS; handicap 80. Won 0, lost 8.
Richardson's
A. CoXford 1896, NJ. Hufnagle 1852,
f. Hutchins All, NJ. Bigger 1913, +.
Yoder 404. Won l, lost 2.
Hsyward's
c. Anders 1888, NJ. Helzsrman 349.
P. Williamson 36@ NJ. Perkins 1921,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21

dealer: South. Neither side
vulnerable.)
South West North East
Pass Pass Ia IL
SO Dbl
That looked like a juicy double
to West. who had passed with al
most an opening bid hand and who
had bidding partner. South. can
ny Nathan Trivers of the famous
Switchboard club Of st. Peters
burg, Fla. had made his hand
seem weak by his first pass. Fur
thermore. II he had opened with
the bad bid of 5-Diamonds-bad
because his hand had some defen-
sive strength with the ace-East
never would have had a chance to
stick In his spade call and so West
could not have felt so safe about
doubling.
West opened the A Of his part
ner's spades. and repeated the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
Fine Points in Bndqe

suit. south rufing. Seeing that
heart situation was doubtful-h
East happened to have the 40
Mr.. Trivers used a sounder play
for his contract.
One high trump dropped the
outstanding two, then he went
after clubs. leading to the AK for
one heart discard. He rufted a
third-round club. led to the dla-
mond 8. ruffed a fourth-round
club. setting up the 7, returning to
dummy with the diamond 8 and on
the last club discarded a second
heart.
Now he didn't care who had the
heart A. 1t happened to be where
the play Of hearts would have
been safe. But he retained the
chance for that play. II necessary
as would have been the case II
the outstanding clubs had been d.
Wded five in one hand and only
two in the other. AS II was. he
got the extra points for making
his doubled contract by playing Ia
the best possible way.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
OPEN DATE FILLED
FOR ROOSEVELT TEAM

Roosevelt High School has filed
In their open date, February 20. and
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21

Team high three games-Yellow
Cab 1920
Team high single game-Moray's
6l2.
Individual high three games-B.
Purdon 424.
Individual high single game-A.
Borgic 40.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
BEWARE THE LATE BID

WHEN A SMART player passes
on his first turn and later makes
a terrific jump. 1t will pay you to
pause and consider before deciding
his delayed bid indicated weak
ness. Maybe he Is only trying to
trap you into a double. So II you
fall for 1t. you have only yourself
to blame. But II you are like most
pretty good players. you are only
human when you snap at the bait.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
Tomorrow's Problem

dealer: East. Both sides vlle
nerable.)
What is the best way for South
to limit his losses after West. who
had doubled his 5-CNbs, leads the
diamond K and A?%
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
HOUSE LEAGUE
Ford Local s4e
American Lemon

Franklin 572, Wendt 49s. Koch
ass, Mead SIT, Harris 525. Won 2,
lost /.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
ken,s

Angorus $50, Chriener 460, Sch
wall 497, Lambert 563, w Franklin
$50. Won /. lost 2.
Central Specially
Hansen 522. Sprague 495, Bride
547, Peterson 543. Schoolmaster
45S; handicap 50. Won 2, lost 1.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
RIVERSIDE LADIES TUESDAY
NIGHT LEAGUE

High individual gane-H. Wis.
bin 1876.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21

Hayward 512, Kuster 535. Sturm
1893, Schrepper 43S, w. Smith 499;
handicap So. Won l lost 2.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21

Bowling Scores

RECREATION LADIES HOUSE
LEAGUE
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21

Moray's
B. Paulsen 2S5, B, Bates 1877. NJ.
Gooding 1877, L. Lore 365, E. Ever
ard 405. Won 0. lost 3.
Cinderella
4. Koble 1877. NJ. Cole 339, ].
Thayer 1863, NJ. Thilo 1921, A.
Clough 365; handicap 1902. Won 3,
lost 0.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
Yeatman G. Stein


Wisbin 424, Glow 435, Stewart
ASP, Stein 462, Smith 533; handicap
POI. Won l lost 2.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21

Bowden 494, Vargo 494, Lutes
521, Crane 434, Jones 542; handi-
cap 80. Won 2, lost /.
Quaker
Northrop 4SS, James sos, Ziegler
SIS, Connolly 1872, Leabu 5l1. Won
!, lost 2.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
city Cab

City Cab
f. Cooper 349, j. Walker 295, B.
Purden 424. G.. Blaylock 270. ].
West 379; handicap 70. Won /,
lost 2.
Local s49 No. 2
A. Borgic 3S2, V. Crawford 1884,
]. Kirk 1892, a. Summer 26O. j..
Frazier 376. Won 2, Lost l.
Yellow Cab
c. Nemec 1924, NJ. Weber 324. w.
Speck 339. n. Oliver 1872. L. Sch
neider 401; handicap Is. Won 2,
lost l.
Local 949 No. I
o. Richardson 255, NJ. Paris 337.
n. Wise 34S, G.. Ozzello 800. j.
Browning 429. Won /, lost ..
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-21
SPUR

Deck 46S, Sinkule 541. Max 572
Roll sci, Hall SAB. Won 2, lost /.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-08-10

Charlotte, and Walter Yoppe, il
of Wilmington.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-08-10
Wilmington VINO
TO TRAIN HELP

All new War Manpower commas
sion personnel appointed IN this
administrative area will receive
their training at the Wilmington
office of the U. S. Employment
Service. officials of the USES re-
vealed yesterday. .
Formerly conduc ed in the state
Administrative office OF the Wa
IN Raleigh by the supervisor Tor
the State organization, the pro-
cram of induction and ref-esner
training of staff personnel will be
gwen here by Mrs. Myrtle b.
Wa ters, of the local staff.
The Wilmington administering
area from which personnel VIII
Re given pre-induction and re-
fresher training includes Fay
et.eville, Fort Bragg, SANFORD
Carthage, Wadesboro, Rockins'
II m, Laurinburg, Lumoer'oh'
Whiteville, Clinton, W arsa W
Gcldsboro and Dunn,
Mrs. Waters. recently appoint
ed trainer of the Wilmington ad-
n1nistrative area, has spent the
past six weeks in Raleigh study
ing the method for training per-
sonnet here in the future.
AS new personnel are appoint
ed in this area. they will report
to Mrs. Waters for pre-induc-
ton or orientation course lasting
from three to five days, after
which time they will report to
their official station. They will
be later notified to report to the
Wilmington office for their for
NAL induction training of approx
mately weeks duration. After
they have again reported for duty
al their official station, they will
later be visited by Mrs. Waters
for further follow-up training.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-08-10
Sneakers Stress Need
For2,OOO Waves Monthly

Lions club in aiding the procure
ment of girls for the Navy. She
pointed out that even though the
end of the war with Japan looks
near enough, there remains a vast
number of girls who have been
considering the possibility Of join
ing the service but ''just haven t
made up their minds" She re-
quested the Lions to take it upon
themselves to help them make up
their minds to give their much
needed services to the men in the
Pacific and other localities where
they definitely are needed.
The recruiting staff disclosed
that the results of their campaign
ing in North Carolina had exceed
ed their expectations.
DR.. H. A. Codington gave a brief
report on the equipment furnished
by the Lions club to the casualty
station at the First Presbyterian
church. He requested that the club
turn over that equipment which is
still serviceable to the James
Walker Memorial hospital. The re
quest was granted unanimous ap
prevail by other members of the
club.
Other guests at yesterdays
meeting were E. L. Muncey, Of
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-08-10

A program stressing the need OF
1000 WAVES a month was pre-
scented today by Chief ]. W. Brown,
of the Wilmington Navy Recruiting
Station, at the regular meeting
of the Wilmington Lions Club.
Guest speakers were from the
Navy Recruiting Station of Atlanta,
Ca, led by 1t. G. A. Jaeger, who
explained that of all the WAVES
indicted into the service at pres
ent, so per cent were assigned to
the Hospital Corps.
According to the newspapers,
everything looks SWELL" said 1t.
Jaeger. But he added that the Hos
pital Corps would be needed for a
long time after the defeat of ia
pan. He stressed that the need
Of such service will not end i'm
mediately upon the ultimate defeat
of the enemy.
Supporting his statements were
1t. Frances M. Groverman, SEN
Tor WAVE officer for recruiting
in the sixth, seventh and part OF
the eighth recruiting districts, and
Pharmists' Mate Second elias
Helen B. Kasya, also a member 81
the recruiting staff.
RLt. Groverman took the oppor-
tunity to seek the assistance of the