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Arizona sun., 1948-02-06
Former Wac Captain
Stationed at Fort
Francis E. Warren

Fort Warren, Wyoming.-Tech-
nical Sergeant Catharine G. Lam
dry, former captain in the Wom-
ems Army Corps, has been assign
ed duties in the Headquarters Base
Locator Section at Fort Warren.
I Sergeant Landry began her mil
itary career at Fort Des Moines,
Iowa in November, 1912. After
completing basic training and a
course at the Army Administration
School in Des Moines, she entered
Officers Candidate School.
Sergeant Landry graduated from
Officers Candidate School with the
sixth highest rating in class OF
one hundred and fifty and was as
signed the duties of company exec
utive officer at Fort Des Moines.
In September, 1943 Sergeant Lam
dry (then second ieutenant) acti-
waited a medical unit at Fort jack
son, South Carolina, and remained
in command of that unit until she
was alerted for overseas duty IN
February, 1945.
After completion of two-week
pre-overseas training course at FIT
Oglethorpe, Georgia, Sergeant Lam
dry (then first lieutenanD report
ed to the New York Port of En-
barkation.
Arriving in England, she was as
signed to the 6888th Central Postal
Battalion as adjutant and contin-
ued in that capacity when the unit
was transferred to France. Ser
geant Landry returned to the States
in February, 1916 and on February
18 went on terminal leave as a cap
tain in the Army of the United
States.
Sergeant Landry, a native OF
New Orleans, La, re-enlisted IN
the Women's Army Corps as tech
nical sergeant in October, 1916
Another former WAC captain, Staff
Sergeant Lamar Y. Turpin is also
stationed at Fort Warren.
BUY SAVINGS BONDS
NOVN
Arizona sun., 1948-02-06

Secretary Treasury
the priceless exhibit during the Freedom Trains stay Washington
which
Government bonds have played the the
America from its inception a nation
The American people have always responded the call to buy
freedom Secretary directing
an-nfaonary
'ep continued Treasury
Arizona sun., 1948-02-06
Army Special Service
Receives 24th Inf.
Red Cross Club

With the Eighth Army in Gifu,
Japan.-Mr. William Walker, st.
Louis, Mo-, former director of the
oath Infantry San Juan Red Cross
Club, recently turned the club over
to the Army Special Services Divi-
sion at Camp Gifu, Japan.
The Army Special Services is
taking all Red Cross Clubs outside
the continental United States un-
der it's direction and supervision.
Mr.. Walker entered the Ameri-
can Red Cross service in 1945. He
has served with Red Cross clubs in
the following sections: Base I'M,
San Fernando, Philippines Islands;
Kobe Base, Kobe, Japan; Misawa
Air Base, Sendai, japan and Yoko-
homa and Gifu, Japan.
Before joining the American Red
Cross Mr.. Walker attended George
Williams College, Chicago, ILL.,, and
Lincoln University, Jefferson City,
; Mo.
Arizona sun., 1948-02-06
24th Inf. Sergeants
Appointed to Officer
Candidate School

With the Eighth Army in Gifu,
Japan.-Technical Sergeant Her
bert ]. Taylor, Columbus, Ohio and
Staff Sergeant Prince A. Williams,
Somerville, Tenn, members of the
24th Infantry Regiment, have re-
Gently been selected to attend Of
ficer Candidate School at Fort Ri
ley, Kansas.
Sergeant Taylor served with the
372nd Infantry Regiment at Fort
Huachuca, Arizona and in Hawaii
during World War II. Sergeant
Williams served as personnel SER
geant-major of the 25th Infantry
Regiment, Fort Benning, Georgia,
before being assigned to the 4th
befor being assigned to the 24th
Infantry in February, 1947.
Sergeants Taylor and Williams
are the first enlisted men to leave
the 24th Infantry Regiment for
Officer Candidate School since the
unit arrived in Japan.
Arizona sun., 1948-02-06
Army Band Boosts
Morale of Eighth
Army Troops

With the Eighth Army in Yoko-
hoka, Japan.-The 289th Army
Band under the direction of Chief
Warrant Officer David c. King,
Pittsburgh, Pa, has received many
Communications for it's contribu-
tions to the morale of the troops
assigned to the U. S. Eighth Army.
Mr.. King began his Army car
eer in August, 1920 at Columbus,
Ohio, and has served with Army
bands since he completed the
course for Army band leaders al
the Army Music eSchool, Wash
ington, D. c., in 1926. Mr.. King
served as band leader at Camp
Livingston, La, from 1912 to 1945.
Master Sergeant Raymond Lamb
of Detroit, Mich, is first sergeant
of the band. A veteran of % years
service. Sergeant Lamb served as
a first lieutenant with the 614th
Tank Destroyer Battalion during
World War II. He was separated
from the service in March, 1916
and re-enlisted two months later
as master sergeant. Lamb arriv-
ed in Japan in July, 1947 and was
assigned to the 289th Band.
Technician Fifth Grade Frank
E. Hinton of Passaic, N. j., a mem
ber of the band, plays piano selec-
tions each ' Sunday over station
WVTR he Armed Forces Radio
station in Tokyo.
Arizona sun., 1948-02-06
Wallace Sweeps 81
Percent of Negro
Paper's Test Poll

Los Angeles-Henry Wallace has
emerged the "undisputed choice"
of readers of The Los Angeles
Sentinel, Negro weekly, the news
paper reported today in story
announcing results of a three-week
straw vote.
The paper said Wallace received
80 percent of the votes cast by
readers who were asked to mark
ballots printed on the front page
and mail them in.
Only three ballots were cast Tor
Harry Truman in the entire three
weeks.
Arizona sun., 1948-02-06


piIing up of vOluminOus testi-
mOny and no action; says public
confidence in lawmakers fading.
New York, January 19, 1948:-i
'Dearth of information can no
longer justify delay" Reginald A.
Johnson, National Urban League
Director of Field Services and
housing coordinator, informed the
Gamble Committee on Housing at
hearings this week. Gliding the
Committee for unnecessary loss of
time and effort, Mr.. Johnson said:
congressional h e arings con-
cerning postwar housing began
in July 1914 during the first ses-
sion of the 10Th Congress. Volumn-
inous testimony has been intro
duced into the series Of hearings
which have been conducted since
that date Yet, in the face of mani
fest human suffering and potent
need for decent and adequate
housing at prices average-income
people can pay, the third year
after the War finds us with only
piece-meal, sporadic Congressional
enactments which have served pri-
marily to beguile the people.
Meanwhile, those who profit from
mounting housing costs continue to
capitalize upon Congressional re-
license to enact fundamental legiS-
lation."
The National Urban League and
it's affiliates, Mr.. Johnson pointed
out, have throughout series of
Congressional hearings s-bothN in
Washington and in local communi-
ties-presented facts CLEANED from
intensive study and observation of
the housing conditions Negroes are
facing in Americas cities from
coast to coast.
Public Confidence Taxed
Public confidence in the in
tegrity of Congress-" the National
Urban League Executive emphaS-
lied, "can hardly be expected to
sustain continued procrastination
with respect to the legislative
action so obviously needed for
national housing policy and pro-
gram"
The bulk Of the Urban Legaue
testimony en- dorsed immediate
passage of the Taft-Ellender-W Wag-
ner Housing bill, and re-stated the
tragic housing situation all over
the country. Facts and figures on
housing problems aggravated by
migration to the large cities and
industrial areas were underlined,
with New York City, Pittsburg,
Newark, Memphis used as illus
trationS.
The hearings were scheduled to
end January 10. Congressional
housing hearings in selected cities
began October 20, 1947.
Arizona sun., 1948-02-06
Red Cross Worker
In Japan Returns
To the United States

With the Eighth Army in Gifu,
Japan.-Miss Wilda Parker, Chi
cago, ILL.,, recently left the oath
Infantry San Juan Red Cross Club
ito return to the States.
Miss Parker joined the Ameri-
can Red Cross in January, 1947
and was sent to the Pacific the fol-
lowing month. While in the Pacific
she served at Clark Field and Man
lila in the Philippines and Yokoha-
ma and Gifu in Japan.
Before joining the Red Cross
Miss Parker attended George Viii.
liams College, Chicago, and was
employed by the Chicago oHusing
Committee as a counselor in com.
munity relations.
Arizona sun., 1948-02-06
Chanute Field Disc
Jockey Displays
Many Talents

Chanute Field, Illinois.-Corpor-
al James B. Barber, III, a member
of Squadron FL at Chanute Field,
Illinois, performs many tasks in
addition to his early morning disc
jockey show.
Corporal Barber conducts the
all-recorded "Rise and Shine" and
breakfast Frolic" shows each
morning between six and eight
o'clock over station PBS. In addi-
ton to playing the recorded music
Barber inserts comments and little
known facts about the orchestra
leaders and members of the bands.
This has made a big it with his
radio audience.
He has a personal record collec-
ton of over $500 recordings and
many of the records played on the
disc jockey program are from Bar
ber's personal album collectors
items" and records which are not
available at music stores.
Before entering the service Bar
Der played with the University of
Dayton Orchestra, and the Dayton
Philharmonic Orchestra. His spec
ialties are the bass viol and trum-
pet.
In addition to his regular job in
the Statistical control section and
handling the early morning broad
casts, Barber has organized a band
consisting of four University of IL
linois students and himself.
Arizona sun., 1948-02-06

G. How much Of this insurance may the vefercn buy?
A. If he meets the health requirements any World War II
veteran who had between October g. 94o and Sep
tember z I945 may purchase up to $4,000 OF NSl less
any Government life insurance in force any NSl previously
surrendered for cash or pod-up insurance
Arizona sun., 1948-02-06
Progressive Builders Hold
Meeting Of Stockholders

The Stockholders and Directors
of the Progressive Builders AS
sociation met in session January
18th to elect Directors and hea
the report for the year ending
December 81, 1947.
President B. w. Williams
unbelievable progress since or
ganization, and was now entering
into one of the greatest expansion
programs in the history of the
company. Every stockholder was
highly pleased when j. B. Jones,
Secretary Treasurer analyized the
financial statement which showed
assets amounting to $76, ,766.42 with
a capital and surplus of $46,544.-
35.
The Stockholders endorsed a
program to provide housing for
low income families, with all
modern conveniences, at a cost
ranging from $35O0.OO up to $5,-
10000 including the lot. This low
cost development will be in keep
ing with the policy of the company
to provide decent housing at the
lowest possible cost under T. H. A.
approved financing, the President
said.
Many home owners su ii y
make the mistake of purchasing
lots with no restrictions or modern
conveniences, which usually results
in slum areas and unhealthy llv-
inc conditions. The Progressive
Builders are determined to strike
at the heart of this condition by
providing the best type OF housing
available at the lowest possible
cost, Mr.. Williams promises.
The public is invited to visit the
East Broadway Addition which is
now open for inspection, and see
the modern homes now finished
and under construction at 2Oth ST.
& East Broadway Road.
The following Directors were
elected for the year 1948: J. B.
Jones, B. w. Williams, r. L. Will
liams, Lewis Wedlow, ]. S. JONES'
Miss Cordelia Montgomery, Rev
T. J. Townsend, D. w. Williams
and James C. Williams.
Arizona sun., 1948-02-06
GOVERNORS
Proclamation
INTERRACIAL SUNDAY

WHEREAS, there is greater
need in the world than ever before
for better understanding among
the people of all races and colors;
and
WHEREAS, the bitterness now
ruling the world is due largely to
that lack of understanding and
fellowship among the races, and
WHEREAS, the Creator has
made "of one blood all people"
and thereby bestowed upon them
equal rights to the opportunities
for self-development and human
fellowship; and
WHEREAS, each race has been
endowed with gifts of mind and
heart to make it's contribution to
the welfare and progress of ali
mankind, as attested by history,
science and art, making us thereby
interdependent, each upon the
other, for the maintenance and
happiness and security of the
world,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sidney
T. osborn, Governor, 90 nereDy
proclaim Sunday, February eighth
1948,
NTERRACIAL SUNDAY
In Arizona, and urge our citizens
to dedicate themselves anew to
the recognition of reality of the
Brotherhood of Man, and seek to
practice more earnestly such fell
lowship upon which, in these critl-
cal times, there can be built
solid foundation for world peace,
human security and continuing
nrooraSS through the wears,
Arizona sun., 1948-02-06
Baha'i Holds Annual
State Convention

The Baha'i anual state conven-
ton was held at 1876 West van
Buren Street in Phoenix on Sun
day February 1.
The Bahai State Convention was
for the purpose of electing two
delegates to represent the State
of Arizona at the National Baha'l
Convention which will be held IN
Temple Foundation Hall, Wilmet-
tie, Ill, April % and 80, May l and
2. 1948 and also for the believers
to become better acquainted. ano
to consult on area matters ano
make recommendation to the Ma
tional Spiritual Assembly.
Mrs. Robert T. Philips and Mr.
John C. Eichenauer III both OF
the Phonix area were elected
delegates.
Mr.. Peter Dixon, of Huntington
Park, California was a visiting
Baha'i present.
The Child Education Class meets
at Assembly Hall 1876 West Van
Buren Street each Sunday morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
An adult class for the study OF
Immortality, prayer, -"meria'
tom, and all the inner teachings
of the Divine Word meets al
eleven o'clock each Sunday morn
ing and at o'clock each Sunday
evening a study on the Essential
Verities of the Bahai Faith"
such as 1--WE must investigate al
it's Divine source. God has Great
ed in man the power of reason
whereby man is enabled to investi-
gate reality "Man has 6
gift which the animal does not
possess" and "God has created
His servants in order that they
may love and associate with each
other" every human creature
is the servant of God"
Arizona sun., 1948-02-06
No Excuse for Delay
Housing Committee Told

Urban League statement chides
piIing up of vOluminOus testi-
mOny and no action; says public
confidence in lawmakers fading.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29

Miss Verena Steiner, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Gid Steiner of Bluff
ton, became the bride of Walter F.
Nichols, son of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. John Nichols of Waynesfeld, in
a ceremony performed at 1:30 p. m.
Sunday in the Presbyterian church.
Rev. E. n. Bigelow heard the ex-
change of vows at the double ring
ceremony.
The bride wore two-piece dress
of powder blue with black and white
accessories. Her only jewelry was a
locket belonging to her mother.
The couple were attended by Mr..
and Mrs. William Heidelbaugh of
Delphos. Mrs. Heidelbaugh chose
for the wedding a street-length dress
of pale pink with white accessories.
A reception for the immediate
families was held in the home of
the brides parents. After a short
wedding trip the couple will be at
home on a farm near Waynesfeld.
The bride has been employed at
the Triplett Electrical Instrument
company after graduating from
Bluffton high school. Her husband
served over FIVE years with the
armed forces and is now employed at
the Lima Locomotive plant.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
Pleasant Hill

Sharon Vandemark, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Vandemark, Lima,
is in the hospital with pneumonia.
Mrs. Mildred Gleason entertained
her Sunday school class with a skat-
ing party at Findlay, Sunday after
noon. After an enjoyable afternoon
they returned to the Gleason home
where delicious refreshments were
served
Recent visitors of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gerald Huber and son were Mr.. and
Mrs. Berdell Huber and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Cloyce Hauenstein and
family of Ada and Mr.. and Mrs.
Karl Huber.
The Farm Bureau group No. Is,
met with Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman
Barnes last Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Barnes at
tended the Golden Wedding of Mr..
and Mrs. Minor McElwain Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. X. X. Huber were
Saturday afternoon callers of Mr..
and Mrs. Ellis Vandemark and fam.
lily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Huber and
son called on Mr.. and Mrs. K. K.
Huber and Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Van
denmark and family, Sunday after
noon and evening.
Mrs. Earl Hilty, a recent patient
at a Lima hospital is convalescing
nicely at home. Sunday callers were
Mr.. and Mrs. Gil Archer of Wapak-
oneta, Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Brauen
and son of Bluffton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Dexter Cross and family of Ada and
Miss Clarabel Owens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Matter and
family spent Sunday evening with
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Jennings and
son.
Mrs. Dwight Frantz and family
held birthday dinner Sunday in
honor of her father, Samuel Bader-
tscher's birthday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Badertscher and children and their
families were all present to enjoy
the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Wingate called
on Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Barnes Sun
day afternoon.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
Home Wedding Is
SOLenanized Sunday

Standing before a candlelighted
fireplace decorated with blossoms and
side bouquets of white roses, Mar
garet Basinger, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Quinten Burkholder, Bluffton,
and Donavin Montgomery, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Montgomery of
Ada exchanged nuptial vows in
double ring ceremony solemnized at
$3.50 p. m. Sunday afternoon in the
home of the brides parents.
Rev. V. c. Oppermann performed
the ceremony in the presence of the
immediate families.
The bride given in marriage by
her father, wore an aqua crepe dress
and her corsage was Of white roses.
Her jewelry was a rhinestone neck
lace, a gift from the bridegroom.
Mrs. Donald Balmer, sister of the
bride, was matron of honor. She,wore
a grey crepe dress made identical
to that of the bride. She wore
pink carnation corsage.
Robert Montgomery, brother Of the
groom served as best man.
Preceding the ceremony music was
presented which included "Ave Ma
ria," II Love FSu Truly" and "Be-
cause" The traditional wedding
marches were used. After the cere-
mony "The Lords Prayer" was sung.
An informal reception followed the
ceremony. A three-tiered wedding
cake, ice cream and punch were
served at the brides table which was
decorated with blossoms and lighted
candles following the ceremony. A
blue and white color scheme was
used.
Present were Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Montgomery and son Robert, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Montgomery, Gene and
Dennis, Rev. and Mrs. Vernon c.
Oppermann and son Calvin, Mr.. and
Mrs. John T. Burkholder, Mr.. and
Mrs. Donald Balmer, Harry Burk-
holder and the brides parents and
honored guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Donavin
Montgomery.
The brides mother chose a two
piece navy suit and wore a gardenia
corsage. The groom's mother, chose a
navy dress and wore a gardenia cor
sage.
The bride is a graduate of Bluff
ton High School and is employed at
Triplett Electrical Co. Her husband is
a graduate of Mt. Cory High School
and is engaged in farming.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
Mobile Crime Lab
Goes Thru BluftOn

A mobile crime laboratory, man.
ned by members of the Ohio State
Bureau of Identification, passed
through Bluffton on the Dixie high
way last Saturday afternoon, en-
route from Lima to Findlay.
1t was on public display in those
two cities, as a part of statewide
campaign to publicize work of the
state unit
The laboratory on wheels, third of
its kind in the nation, was purch-
ased and equipped b. the Buckeye
Sheriff's association in cooperation
with the Ohio Moose lodges.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
Cancer Campaign
Ends This Week

Local campaign in the American
Cancer Society's annual drive for
funds will come to a close this week,
and Bluffton residents are urged to
step up the amount of contributions
placed in coin boxes in order to as
sure reaching the goal of $3.50.
Cancer collections were taken last
week at the Carma theatre; indus
trial organizations have made con-
tributions, and donations are being
received from clubs and other
groups.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
RdUsOn Senior
Play On Friday

Cash and Carrie" humorous three
act comedy, will be presented by a
cast from the Rawson high school
senior class at the Rawson school
auditorium Friday night at 8 o'clock.
The play is directed by Marie Diller
of the faculty.
. Appearing in the cast are Joan
Walker, Richard Bosse, Carol Knight,
Carol Thomas, Marybelle Shaw, Paul
Dilts, Evalyn Yoakam, Dorothy
Kamerer, Bill Nonnamaker, Barbara
Purdy, Donald Crawfis, Mildred Will
son, Barbara Lashley and James
Martin.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29

Three-fourths of the total collec-
ton will be paid to municipalities
and townships in which the licenses
are located, and the remainder will
be used by the county. In past years.
the state received one-half of the
funds.
Retail permits are $25 and whole
sale licenses 500.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
Paul StOOdt To Head
County Teachers Assn.

Paul Stoodt, Beaverdam school
head, and a graduate of Bluffton
college, has been elected president
of the Allen County Teachers asso-
citation for the 1948-49 school year.
The new officers will assume their
duties next September.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
Welsh Chorus At
BedUerddn1 Church

The Conner Welsh chorus will ap-
pear in a sacred concert at the Beav~
erdam Methodist church Sunday
night at 7:45 o'clock in a program
of solo and ensemble numbers.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
TOlUFt To Get More
From Cigdret Fund

All proceeds from. sale Of cigaret
licenses will remain in the county
where the sale is made, under a new
provision in Ohio laws, announced
this week.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29

Half of the proceeds raised in Al
len county will be retained for use
by the Allen county chapter.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29
Mt. Cory p. T. A.
Play Friday Night

The play Lena Rivers" will be
presented by a cast from the Mt.
Cory Parent-Teacher association at
Mt. Cory high school Friday night
at o'clock.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1948-04-29

Men show their character in moth
ing more clearly than by what they
think laughable.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-11-09

than $4,000 non workers had re-
gistered.
Out of that number, 53,81s
were liste das mot gainfully
occupied" Another 13.l74 were
listed as street traders" -in-
cluding England's "barro
boys" and "spivs and drones. :"
Still another 28,975 came under
the category of undertakings
"a general classification for
persons employed as bookies,
football pool operators, amuse-
ment park concessionaires and
the like.
Jobs actually were found for
6,459 persons in the first cate
CORY. Only 80 people from the
street trader group changed jobs
and 288 from the Undertakings"
or so-called "funfair" circle.
That left some SO, 900 "loafers"
waiting around for the govern
ment to find them something to
do.
So far the spivs and drones
order-more officially known as
the Registration Order for En-
ployment, l947"-has provided a
good target for Britain's press.