davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17
THE WILMINGTON MORNING STAR, WILMINGTON. N C.
YWCA OPERATES
AT SPRUNT HOME

The Wilmington Young Women
Christian Association, still in a pro-
visional state, is rapidly progress
ing toward formal organization and
now is operating as a residence
at the w. H. Sprunt home on Third
and Grace streets.
| A full time executive secretary
is scheduled to arrive here April
l, but no particulars of her COM
ing were available yesterday.
Now housing IA permanent resi-
dents, the YWCA has dormitory
accommodations for transients.
A member agency of the Com
munity Chest, the orcanizatio has
as its purpose: TO build fellow
ship Of women and girls devoted
to the task of realizing in our COM
mon life those ideals of personal
and social living to which we are
committed by our faiths as Chris
tians.
I'm this endeavor we seek to
understand Jesus, to share his love
for all people, and to grow in the
knowledge ard love of God"
The YWCA, an international
Christian movement, adapted to
swiftly changing conditions at
home and abroad, will continue
to use its resources of leadership
to serve women and girls and to
interpret through its members the
meaning Of the struggle for free
dom now. and after this war, it
was explained.
In this war, the YWCA. equipped
with close to 80 years experience,
marshals all it's resources in serv-
ice to, young women. This includes
1,020 community. college and uni
versity Association nearly $50
USO operations, 100000 volunteer
leaders, 2,849 professional workers,
in. behalf of constituency of more
than 100000 women and girls,
unite in national and world service
expressed through the regular pro-
gram of the National Board of the
Young Women's Christian Associa-
tons and its three war projects,
it was added.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17
nc WILMINGTON STAR

JI'H .;esd ads are inserted IN both
Al cl aston Star and The Whining
N. Wilnnn a.sent when one insertion Il
tp News insertion Of ads will be
81 saluLooN -, classified ads sold for one
sms day ir except for Saturday Star.
rpet only! !: d ss
nns ldsys-5c per WORD
days-4c per word.
w. "a days-3c per word.
On days-2 1-2c per word.
!" ESTABLISHMENT TAKEN
y" ROE LESS THAN eos
...;, Of IL words per aay)
toI i s. for a special number Of
Ad' w stonped before expiration will
aay' anu .,.reed for the number Of times
ID Performances must be made In
Az m. star-News office or II by
xrsoh a. must be confirmed by letter.
ulepnon',o IN ads stopped must be called
Hsiunsa.ss ~ three days otherwise no ad.
=. ,,,s.nt will be made.
il..fns.sat sr-News will not be responsible
t' NH mn h. responsible for any adver-
h'' . . not handled OF inserted as d.
ta' .a.s except to publish or republish
. .s~ notification.
'' Ts. star-News reserves the right to
I'M ~ accept any advertisement SUBJ
Sis.d for publication.
nias ..-,dces are not rendered a. adver-
.hs Star-News wants to know It.
tao vi, see that any attempt to defraud
M' wm handled by the P o. Dept.
. Ip1. .itid display copy must be in the
~. hefore 5 .. m. daily and .. N.
u,urday.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17
Gen. Patrick, Killed !
By Jap SHIPPER, Buried
In Manila Army Plot

MANILA, March 16.-WD-Maj.
Gen. Edwin D. Patrick, command
in general of the Sixth Infantry
Division, wounded fatally Wednes.
day by japanese machine gun
fire as he inspected the frontline
II miles east Of here, was buried
today with full military honors in
the U. S. Army cemetery near
Manila's Bonigacio monument.
Patrick, 81, died yesterday from
abdominal wounds. A Jap machine
gunner had remained in hiding
behind American lines in the north
ern sector of the Shimbu line near
Wawa. Patrick was in foxhole
when he opened up from rs yards
to the side and rear.
Patrick was born in 1894 at Tell
City, Ind, and during the first
world war served in the Vosges,
st. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne Sec
tors where he was awarded the
Silver Star. He won the Legion Of
Merit in this war.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17
PURPLE HEART

First Lieutenant John B. Pen.
dleton, son of Mr.. and Mrs. D. F.
Pendleton has arrived in the Unit
ed States for treatment of wounds
received in action in Germany. A
member of the 18th Infantry divi'
sion Of the First Army, he has
been in almost constant combat
since D-Day. 1t. Pendleton holds
the Purple Heart and the Silver
Star for courage and gallantry in
action. He is now in the Camp
Butner hospital, near Durham and
expects to visit his family here
soon.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17
STUDENT TO TALK
AT CLINTON MEET

Miss. Virginia Franks, New Han
over high school senior, has been
selected to represent Wilmington
Post No. 10 at the divisional ora
torical contest to be sponsored by
the American Legion in Clinton
on March 81.
Rangwald o. Johnson, county
contest chairman, announced yes
terday that Miss Franks was
chosen through the recommends
ton of her teachers. She was tutor
ed by Mrs. George S.. LeGrand
The divisional meeting, at which
Miss. Franks will speak on 1.-THE
Constitution in a Changing World"
will be for the selection OF a re.
preventative to enter the state ora
torical contest, which will be held
in High Point on April 2.
Orations of the contestants win
be composed of two parts, a pre-
pared speech of not less than 10
or more than Is minutes; and an
extemporaneous GRAFTON Of not
less than four or more than six
minutes.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17
ARTILLERY OBSERVER

PVt. T. q q l {
Jones'. son Of Mr.
and Mrs. Eddie
Jones, Of Kerr, is
serving with the
First Field Artil.
-lery Observation
battalion of the
9Th Army Group,
S o m e where ir
France. The bat.
talon has been in
the line confirm,
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17
N. C. STATE ALUMNI

MANTEO, March 16.-(P)-North
Carolina State College now has
$4,000 former students, and more
than 5000 Of that number are in
the armed services, Alumni Sec.
rotary H. w. Taylor told the Dare
county State College club 1t 4
dinner meeting tonight.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17
MERCHANT MARINE

GIlSlSu Leslie
A. Clarke, 26,
Newport News
Va, son Of Mrs.
Harry J. Kelly,
Wilmington, is
now serving with
the Merchant Ma
rine. He h a S
made four Allan
tic crossings and
h a S served in
Mediterra n e a n
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17

Mrs. Viola Clarke, and son make
their home in Newport News. En-
sign Clarke entered the Maritime
Service in October, 1913.
AIR MEDAL -
Staff Sergeant Thomas D. Woot-
en-, 20, ball turret gunner in an
Italy-based 18th AAF BIZ Flying
Fortress, has been awarded the
Air Medal for 'meritorious
achievement while participating
in sustained aerial operations
against the enemy" Overseas
four months, S/Sgt. Wooten flew
his first mission against oil refin-
cries in Vienna, Austria, November
5, 1914. Wooten received his gun
merry training sat Yuma, Arizona.
Prior to entering the service, he
was a student at North Carolina
State college. He is the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Wooten, 116
Morgan street.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17
IN MEDITERRANEAN

Alvin W. Brown, Coxswain,
USNR, husband of Mrs. Ruth Jen-
kins Brown, Sneads Ferry, is serv-
ing in the crew of an Lei in the
Mediterranean theater Of opera
tons. Brown participated in the
invasion OF Elba and in the am
phibious operation on the coast OF
southern France last August and
has been overseas for the past
year. Prior to entering the ser.
vice in December, 1913, he was
steam plant supervisor.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17

The average birth rate on Brit.
ish ships is IA a year, in normal
items.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17
EDUCATOR DIES

PROVIDENCE, R. l., March 16.
-U.H-Dr. Edmund Burke Della
barre, 81, professor emeritus al
Brown University whose research
revived the claim that a Portu.
guese navigator was the first Eu-
ropean to settle in the United
States, died here today at his home
after a long illness.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17
In The
Seruice
SERVING IN BURMA

Tvs Gene S.
Browder, W al
lace, Is now serv.
ing as a mule
skinner with the
Mars Task Force
in central Burma
transporting ar.
tillery and sup
!plies over the diff
ficult Burma ter.
rain.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17

Most fishes cannot see when out
Of the water.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17

ously since December, 1912, re-
portedly longer than any other
American unit since 1855.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17
l-Announcements

THE WILMINGTON PARKING LOT
located at 9 Chestnut ST., will open I'M
DER new management March is, 1915.
Expert fabrication. washing, polishing
cars. Let us lubricate your car while
you shop Large parking lot, also for
shoppers. Convenience, quick and
courteous service. R. B. Kirkham.
Proprietor.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17

BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17
2-Antomotive

FOR SALE: ONE ga TON CHEVROLET
pick up truck, motor in good condi-
uon. b2o Campbell st. Phone 2-2151.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17

WANTED: LOCAL GIRL TO WORK IN
dental office as receptionist and as
sistant Ky, care of Star-News.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17

WANTED EXPERIENCED, MATTRESSES
Good salary and board. Apply in per-
son U. S. A. Restaurant, 119 Market
Street,
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17

WANTED: 1899 OR 1910 LIGHT CAR
rom private oWnere. Write P. o. Box
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-03-17

DEPENDABLE RADIO SERVICE WORK
guaranteed. House and auto aerials
Watson's Radio Service. 722 No. ard
St.
Evening star., 1945-09-26
H announcements
OF EnPUgemenfS

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Och
mann announce the engagement of
their daughter, Miss Helen Cath
crime Oehmann, to 1t. John K. Bot
tomley, U. S. N R., son of Mrs. John
T. Bottomley of Boston and the late
DR.. Bottomley. No date has been
set for the wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Saul Helman an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Shirley Holman. to
Jerome S. Susnow, AFC 1/c U. S.
N. R., son of Mrs. Lucille Susnow OF
Richmond Hill, N. Y.
Miss Helman is a graduate of
Eastern High School and recently
was discharged from the United
States Marine Corps Women's Re-
serve after % months service.
No date has been set for the we'd
ding.
Evening star., 1945-09-26
Ward Belmont Club
Hears Educator

The Ward Belmont Club of WASH
ington opened its fall season yes
terday with luncheon at the Stat
Ter Hotel when DR.. Robert Calhoun
Provine, Nashville educator. was
presented as guest of honor.
DR.. Provine stressed the impor-
tance of college education to give
persons the ability to interpret life
and their experiences properly.
Many young people will come
back from the services trained in
different skills,' he said. They will
have had many experiences, but un-
less they have the education they
will not be able to interpret properly
the things that have happened to
them. l believe our veterans are
going to desire a very different kind
Of college course than that offered
before they went away" he added
He told humorous story to ex-
plain his statement "A cannibal
king on one of the Pacific islands
when asked how he liked Americans
said, mo like-he kill more Japs
than he can eat"
The cannibal king" DR.. Provine
explained, "only thought of the men
being killed in terms of meat. He
did not realize the significance of
the guns, the planes and the ships
That applies to those who have not
been properly educated They do
not realize the real values of their
experiences,
The speaker was introduced by
Mrs. Walker Totty, the new presi-
dent of the club, who presided
Evening star., 1945-09-26
Women Writers
Hear SHrUipOr
OF Death March
By Gretchen Smith

The unforgetable and infamous
Death March at Bataan" assumed
horrifying realism for members of
the American Newspaper Women's
Club yesterday when Capt. Willard
Smith, survivor of the march to
the BLACK Hole of Camp ODonnell,"
told the story of his experiences at
a tea given in his honor at the club
headquarters on Twentieth street.
Listening to the slender, young
captain, who had entered the Army
in 1941, a month after graduation
from the University of Oregon, one
could not help but marvel at the
courage and strength of these young
Americans who lived through more
than three years of unspeakable
suffering.
Capt. Smith told how his outfit,
the 86th Field Artillery of the 301st
Regiment was stationed at Lin
gayen, Luzon, when the Japanese
made their first landing. Holding
off 80 japanese ships with only six
guns, the field artillerymen re-
manned at their post until the am
munition was exhausted and then
slowly retreated from Lingayen to
Bataan where they joined other
American forces until the surrender
on April 8, 1912.
The Japs did not round us up
until April TO-" Capt, Smith said,
land during that time we had op-
timistic ideas of how they would get
us to Manila. We found out soon
We were mistaken. For five days
and four nights we marched without
ever lying down for sleep. I had
one handful of rice and canteen,
and a half of water during that
time. We were permitted at brief
periods to sit down, but not allowed
to lower our heads, which made rest
impossible. After our arrival at
Camp ODonnell we were forced to
wait for three hours in the broiling
sun for the commandant to make
his speech. Hundreds of men died
from heat and exhaustion while
others who fell were bayoneted or
shot"
Capt. Smith said he had not real
ized what was behind the japanese
fighting until the commandant ar
rived.
He told us how the japanese
hated the American and British
empires and that they would fight
until the end" the speaker said.
That was one time I heard Jap
speak and knew he was sincere.l
Transferred from Camp ODon-
nell to Camp Cabanatuan in July,
1912, Capt. Smith remained at the
latter camp until his rescue by
American and Filipino Rangers last
January. During the two and a
half years at Cabanatuan the
Americans were forced to work on
a 33,000-acre farm, but not once
did they enjoy its produce
Vegetables would be left to rot
on the ground" he said, but If our
starving men tried to pick up food
they were shot"
High tribute was paid to the
American medical officers who were
prisoners in the camp and without
whose treatment many survivors
Evening star., 1945-09-26

Recent Weddings
Are 4 AnnOMnced

Announcement is made of the
marriage of Miss Grace Sorenson
daughter of Mrs. Helen Sorenson OF
1nwood, Iowa, to Mr. Anson w
Biggs, son of Mrs. John S. Biggs
of Chevy Chase and the late Mr.
Biggs. The ceremony took place
August 8 in the Lutheran Church
in Inwood and the bride and BRIDE
groom now are residing in Allen
town, Pa.
Mrs. Waclaw Brun of East Orange
N. j., announces the marriage OF
her daughter, Miss Irene Brun. to
1t. Kirkley Schley Coulter, son OF
DR.. and Mrs. John Lee Coulter OF
this city. The ceremony took place
August l6 in st. Stanislaus Church
in Newark, the Rev. Father ZajkoW-
ski officiating. The bride is the
daughter of the late Mr.. Brun, Hon.
orary Danish Consul General of
Poland
The marriage of Miss Maxine
Hari, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
F.. Hari of this city, formerly of
Alliance. Ohio, to Ensign Harry
George, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
E. George of Minerva, Ohio, took
place August II at Mount Union
College in Alliance, alma mater of
both the bride and bridegroom. DR.
Charles B. Ketchum, president of
the college, officiated at the cere-
mony.
Evening star., 1945-09-26
would have died. the captain as

would have died. the captain as
serted.
A humorous incident was injected
into the otherwise grim tale when
Capt. Smith told how a Japanese
medical officer tried to drink a can
of blood plasma thinking it was
beer.
"They never use anything they
don't know" the officer explained
They love beer and when several
cases of our blood plasma was found
they thought it was beer. The jap
anese doctor opened can and tried
to drink the content. AS it has
an awful taste, he quickly pushed
the can aside and told us we could
have it all. In that way we got
valuable supply of blood plasma."
Capt. Smith thinks no treatment
can be too stern with the Japanese
and he believes Gen. Macarthur is
the person who knows how to handle
tnem.
There is an ironical twist to the
conclusion Of the young captains
experiences. Although a veteran OF
Bataan and the only officer in his
regiment to survive the 'barbarous
treatment of the japanese, Capt.
Willard Is finding obstacles to his
desire to remain in the Army.
"T have been asked to obtain the
Endorsement of three commanding
officers" he explained. Every one
of my former commanding officers
was either killed at Bataan or died
in camp"
Capt. Smith was accompanied by
his bride, whom he married four
months ago in California following
his return to the States.
He was introduced by the club
president, Genevieve Reynolds, who
came directly from the station fol-
lowing her arrival in Washington
from vacation,
Evening star., 1945-09-26
Mrs. Taylor Plans
October Weddiue

Mr.. and Mrs E. S. Glascock an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter. Mrs. Elizabeth G. Taylor
to Mr.. Carlos C. Houghton. The
wedding will take place October 26
in the Washington Cathedral of ST.
Peter and st. Paul.
Mrs. Taylor has been principal of
Beauvoir National Cathedral Ele-
mentary School for the past u
years and helped to organize it in
1882. She formerly was head of
the department of mathematics at
the National Cathedral School for
Girls.
Mr.. Houghton is making his home
in Washington after residing for
several years in California. He is
retired vice president of Poors Fl
nancial Service.
Evening star., 1945-09-26

the lawn and not far away were the
Panamanian Ambassador and
Sonora de Vallarino whose friends
in Washington are many. both in
the corps and among the residential
groups.
From the southwestern part of the
country, where barbecues are the
popular form of entertainment, were
Senator and Mrs. Dennis Chavez.
and from the Lower House of Con-
gress was Representative C. w.
Bishop, accompanied by Mrs. Bishop.
The Presidents Naval Aide, Com
modore James K. Vardaman, with
Mrs. Vardaman, and his military
aide, Brig. Gen. Harry H. Vaughan,
with Mrs. Vaughan, were part of the
service contingent at the gay fete,
as were Maj. Gen. and Mrs. George
F. Lull, the former Military Attache
of the Cuban Embassy, Col Felipe
Munilla, and Sonora de Munilla;
Col. James E. Ash, Capt. Diggs
Logan, u. S. NJ, and Mrs Logan;
Comdr. Donald E. Pugh, U. S. N,
and Mrs. Pugh and Maj. and Mrs.
William F. Casey.
The Secretary of the Senate and
Mrs. Leslie L. Biffle, the Governor
of the Federal Reserve System and
Mrs. Mariner S. Eccles and Mrs
Dwight D. Eisenhower, whose hus-
band, the general of the Army, is in
charge of the army of occupation in
Europe, were others in the merry
throng who enjoyed the kindly hos
pitality of the hosts.
Still others at the al fresco fete
were, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Clay
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas G.. De
Rachat, Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Mac
Winnie, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Neale, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Claren-
don Smith and Mr.. and Mrs. John
Snyder.
Also there were Mrs. Irene B.
Caldwell, Mrs. Vera Megowen, Miss
Raquel Saenz, Mr.. John Edgar
Hoover, DR.. Maxwell Maltz, Mr.
Julius Rapaport and Mr.. William
M. Candy.
Senator Fernandez had as his
guests group of his fellow work.
ers at the Mexican Embassy, includ-
ing the Minister Counselor and
Sonora de la Colina, the Coun-
selor, Senor Don Vicente San
chez Cavita; the Naval Attache
and Sonora de Garcia Jurado, the
Military Attache and Sonora de
Alamillo, and the Secretary and his
petite blond American wife, Sonora
de Anzorena. Also from Mexico
was Senor Jose Hernandez Patron.
Evening star., 1945-09-26
W0man's S Club
Meets TOm0rrOze,

Historic GadSby's Tavern in Alex
andria will be the scene of the first
general meeting for members OF
the Alexandria Woman's Club at 2
pm. tomorrow Mrs. Robert l.
Myers will be hostess and assist in
receiving with Mrs. John E. Edger-
ton. the club president
The program, sponsored by the
Postwar Activities Department, will
include a talk by 1t. Col. Dorothy
Coleman, WAC, who served as COM
manding officer of the WAC de-
tachment at South Post, Arlington
before going overseas in 1943 Col
Coleman. who will be introduced
by Mrs. Gordon Green, chairman
Of the Postwar Activities Depart
ment, was awarded the Legion OF
Merit after serving as WAC staff
director in the Mediterranean the
Evening star., 1945-09-26
Secretary Mrs. Vimsom Feted
1T Mexican HI Fresc0 Partv
By Margaret Hart,
x~u -x..

treated hours Mexico last evening when they The
Attache the Mexican
and Tomas Cajgas
The gala affair staged at the home OF Dr. and Mrs Cagas
with arriving o'clock enjoy beverages typical the republic
Rio well this Oeft
nothing make the outstanding
they truly rewarded for their
the their praise Cagas of
the impression that she although
special Mexican Dishes
arrived looked fresh She assisted
William
Evening star., 1945-09-26

husband, the commissioner OF public
works of Atlantic City; Miss Irene
Juneau, Miss Amelita Zatater, niece
of Mrs. Cajigas, and pretty Alicia
Fernandez, schoolgirl daughter of
Senor and Sonora de Fernandez.
A calf fattened on Senor Fernan-
dez' farm in Pennsylvania was
slaughtered especially for this party
honoring the new cabinet officer
and his attractive wife. Sixty
pounds of the beef was barbecued
outdoors over charcoal in traditional
Mexican style, with the hot sauces
and spices adding to the delicious
flavor. The Cajigas household is
noted for al fresco entertainments
and their terrace is we'll equipped
for preparing food there. So, in
addition to the barbecued roast, in
dividual steaks were cooked to turn
over charcoal in another grill near
by. Another feature of the meal
were the haShed brown potatoes
prepared by Mr.. Lawrence Clayton,
formerly of the Federal Reserve
Bank. who flew from Boston for the
occasion. Larry, as he is better
known to his intimates, is quite a
cook when it comes to potatoes in
this style, and last evening he again
received acclaim for his part in the
preparation of the menu. Also on
the bill of fare was mixed green
salad and empanadilla, the tasty
meat pies so popular with Mrs.
Cajigas' guests at all of her parties.
Small tables were scattered around
the garden and the long bar was
placed on the terrace There was
no formal seating arrangement and
even the honor guests waited on
themselves. The scene was happy
and pleasant one and there was no
doubt but that all present were
having a grand time and enjoying
the delightful setting, with stars
twipkling overhead, a cool breeze
stirring and the soft candlelight
dropping a mellow glow over the
scene.
Secretary and Mrs. VinSon truly
entered into the gayety and in
formality of the occasion. When
the cabinet officer was presented
with a colorful serape by Senor
ternandez, he threw the gift across
his shoulder in typical cavaliero
fashion and posed many times while
cameras clicked. Mrs. Vinson 1e-
ceived handsome Mexican silver
fruit bowl from Senor and Sonora
de Fernandez and she was just as
helpful to the photographers. Then
time came for DR.. and Mrs. Cajigas
to receive gift sent from Mexico,
DR., Cajigas serape and his gra-
cious and popular wife spun-silver
pin. Secretary Vinson had another
gift given to him, for Senor Fer
nandez had selected handsome
silver cigarette lighter for his friend,
pleased as punch, for he kept light
ing it just as a child would play
with toy.
The genial Honouran Ambassa-
dor, DR.. Don Julian r. Caceres,
and his pretty wife were the rank
ing diplomats at the gay fiesta, and
other heads of Latin American dip
lomatic missions who enjoyed the
informality of the fete were the
Chilean Ambassador and Sonora de
Mora, and the Cuban Ambassador
and Sonora de Belt, who chatted
with officials of this Government
and their colleagues in the corps.
Seated at one of the small tables on
Evening star., 1945-09-26

The marriage of Corpl. and
Mrs. Arthur Dennis Stdnbery
has been announced By her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Trone
B. Thompson of The Plains.
The aDedding took place in the
OceanSide Christian Church
in Oceanside, Calit., and be-
fore that the bride Wds Miss
Patsy Myree Thompson.
Corpl. Stanbery is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Stanbery
of GreenUille, Tenn, and aDith
his bride is living at Ocean,
side While he is on duty at
Camp Pendleton.