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HATTIESBURG (MISS.) AMERICAN Tuesdav, September 21, 1943 DIRECTOR cupy her time. She Is staying at Guest House No. 2. Mrs. Edward I.

Kramer Is here from Pittsburgh, visiting her husband. Pvt. Kramer, 5G9th gignal company4 1 ine R. Hock, Margaret A. Shaffer, Helen M.

WiUhite, Mary C. Ulm, Marjorie J. Bailey nnd Myrtle E. Doser. To privnte first class: Pvts.

Ruby Cass, Delia M. Goodling, Marie E. Machura, Verqna E. Noble. Virginia M.

Bankherd, Shirley M. Burg-ler, Genevieve Esqulrol, Elaine G. Mildred L. Martin, Brand. A.

ry Second Lt. Melvin T. Go'dberger of Station- hospital, was granted a brief leave. Margaret E. Hickle: to Toch-3rd grade: Sgt.

Betty L. Nelson; to serceant: Cpl. Dorothea E. Taylor; to tech-5th grade: G. Catherine De-veney; to tech 4th grade: Tech-5 Eleanor N.

Andersen and T-5 Meril L. Donohuc. The following were Jf 1 Shelby Briefs 4 Mrs. Marie fteough of Philadelphia, is visiting her husband. 6-Sgt.

Joseph Keough, of the 273rd 69th Division. Sgt. and Mrs. Keough are leaving this week for Chicago, 111., to spend a furlough. promoted to corDoral: Pfc.

Helen E. I Bagby, Aurelie M. Durkin, Mary E. Ragland, Rhoda Braumstein, Isabell TJ fr.w Lt. Esther Eiscnbcrg, a native of Montgomery, is the new commanding officer of the WAC detachment.

Camp Shelby. A brunette with a pleasing smile, vivacious manner, dignity and an air of efficiency, she received her training at Ft. Des Moines, Iowa, O. C. has been in the service since Auk.

28, 1942, and has been, at Camp Shelby for the past six months. The commanding officer of the WACS recently expressed her appreciation of the friendly relations existing between the people of Hattiesburg and the y-T77" M. Gilligan; Privates Mary E. Carey, MyTtle Veazey and Viola L. Roame.

i To technician-5: Priavtes First The following promotions among members of the WAC Detachment at Camp Shelby, are announced; To tech sergeant: Sgt. Sylvia N. Brophy, Tech-3rd Grade Mary A. Kelly, Staff -Sgt. Eileen E.

Pagcl, Sgt. Violet M. D. Mills and Sgt. Elizabeth Bodnar; to tech-4th grade: 'Class Dorothy C.

Balbin, Margaret Curtis. Agnes E. Donohoe, Kathryn M. Millmore, Marjorie D. Perrian, Doris Lt Bruner, Marie A.

Dansly, Ella M. Halber, and Glaida M. Mundy, Privates Ethel Bakos, Max- BBLTWELS UU. ETtkVnaV' -ri at SM Following is a list of activities on the program of Service Club No. 2 from Sept.

21 to Sept. 27 inclusive: Tuesday, 8:15 Phillip Morris Sports Parade in the ballroom. Wednesday, 7:45 Band concert by 69th Division band on the Service Club lawn. Thursday, 8:13 Bingo and bridge in the ballroom. Friday, 8:15 Jam session by 880th F.

A. band in the ballroom. Saturday, 8:15 Free movie, travelogue, comedy, and other short subjects In the ballroom. Sunday, 7:45 Service Club No. Band Wagon featuring 273rd Inf.

band in a swing session; also a special floor show in the ballroom. Monday, 8:15 Open house dance, 69th Division band In the ballroom. Pvt. C. A.

Sample, Co. 271st Inf. has as his guest Harry W. Sample from McCordsville, Ind, BUILT TO FIT OEOVIIIG Fl r.o sin A GOOD BUY FOR YOUR 18 COUPON iCT7 Cki IIFJRV C. ROGERS of Nashville, head of the department of Intermediate B.

T. V. work with the Baptist Sunday school board, who will be campaign "director and teacher of the class for Junjor and Intermediate workers at the First Baptist church durinj the simultaneous B. T. U.

enlargement campaigns next week. Before going to the Sunday school board. Mr. Rogers was state Training' Union secretary of Alabama for five years and of Tennessee seven years. He is popular with young people's groups throughout the South.

Mr. Rogers will preach at the First Baptist church next Sunday morning. Pvt. M. Dalonzo, a patient in Station hospital, has as his guest Jane Dalonzo, of New York City.

WAC detachment, and the co-operation given by the officers of Camp Shelby. She is justly proud of her company of WACS. Although the duties and responsibilities of her office give her little leisure time to engage in the pursuit of hobbies, Lt. Eiscnberg is an ardent follower of the sport of fishing. i i uP If (i 7 $2.39 Smart enough for dress, sturdy enough for school, this handsomely stitched oxford is soft, pliable, brown and black elk.

The durable, long-wearing sole is of moisture-resistant horsehide. Sizes 812-3. $2.39 Biltwel Boot More popular than now that ration coupons make shoes doubly precious. The genuine horse-hide sole is moisture resistant and extra long-wearing. Supple elk in brown or black.

Sizes $2.39 Famous-For-Wear The sturdy vvingtip oxford that's ready for school or play. With a husky horsehide sole and strong brown elk upper. Super -flexible built on a special last for cxpanding.feet. Brown and black. Sizes 8V2-3.

a rr Miss Mary Sue Price and Miss Helen Robertson spent the weekend In Tupelo at the home of Miss Price. Both girls are among the civilian employees at Camp Shelby; Mary Sue is a member of the office force of Military Police Headquarters, and Helen is employed In the Property office. Lt. Evelyn Hayman, adjutant, Military Police Headquarters, left Camp Shelby today for her home near Philadelphia, on emergency leave due to the illness of her father. Mrs, Cecil Turner, formerly Louise Kelly of Hattiesburg, is information clerk in the Red Cross building at Station hospital.

Mrs. Turner resides at 617 Court street, Hattiesburg. 1 The A and Platoon, Hq. 1st 272nd 69th pulled a rabbit out of the hat when they built the Sicily bridge, spanning Tunisia Creek at the end of North African Road. With one block and tackle system, a few axes and saws, and plenty of muscle, the A and Platoon erected a bridge 100 feet long and 25 feet above the creek in six days.

All of the materials used were obtained from the vicinity of the bridge site. Sicily Bridge is located in Camp Shelby in the 1st Bn. training area where it will be used for the movement of troops and light vehicles. Corporal Slim Hall C'd the Service Club No, 3 talent show given in the ballroom Sunday night. The program Included a trio, Miss Dorothy Bass, piano, Cpl.

Hall, guitar, and Pvt. Sam Don, saxophone. Mrs. Bernice Hall, wife of Cpl. Hall, made her debut with several solos; Pvt.

Elaine Kaynor, WAC, Rave out with some comical songs; Pvt. Dick Clark demonstrated a tap dancing routine. Pvt. Larry Har-witz appeared in vocal solos. Pvt.

Romaire, comedian, told some timely Jokes. A patient from the hospital came over, with hs accordinn, and played a few solos. Miss Bass was the pianist for the entire evening's entertainment. Officers, wives, and guests of the 271st Infantry Regiment enjoyed a party held at their officers' club Saturday night. Cpl.

Slim Hall and his 271st string band played for danc Ing and Pvt. William Myers of the Special Service section was in charge of the He had many good games Including pillow race, feeding the baby the bottle, broom dance, and many others. Group singing was enjoyed also. Several of those in attendance said this was the best party the 271st Infantry officers and guests had had since their regular Saturday night parties started months ago, thanks to the Special Service office of the 271st Infantry. Cpl.

Hall and Pvt. Myers may be in charge of the entertainment for some of their future dances. Miss Fern Rogers, manager of cafeteria No. 2, of Service Club 2, had as her guests for the week-end Miss Margaret Ray of Pontotoc, who Is social hostess of Kersler Field, Biloxl, and Miss Mary Throckmorton, of Birmingham, librarian at Keeslcr Field. v.

At the first sign of cooler weather have your car checked over and made ready for winter. See your nearby Plymouth, Dodge, De Soto or Chrysler dealer for reliable service. He knows your car knows what seasonal adjustments should be made. He has equip- ment and tools to detect trouble-and correct it before serious expense arises. If replacements are necessary, the factory-engineered and inspected parts in his stock are designed foryour car.

Look him up in the Classified Telephone Directory. A crowded auditorium at the Red Cross recreation hall, Station hospital, Monday enjoyed the TJSO show, featuring Dirk Rogers and his famous orchestra; Bert Walton, Annas Grim, comedians, and Diane Moore. Mrs. Kenneth Roller, Langhorne. is visiting her husband, Cpl.

Roller, Co. 271st Infantry $3.45 A Worthy Aspirant For Coupon 18 You won't regret trading No. 18 for this Peggy Adair casual because it's as comfortable and serviceable as a shoe can be. Sturdy made of smooth brown leather. Sizes 3V-9.

Bring Your Children To Sears Shoe Dept. For Correct a Fitting. $3.45 Casual Shoes Comfortable as going barefooted! Unlined, so there's nothing to restrain free activity of the foot muscles, easy-to-wear platform solo and wedge heel. Brown only. Sizes 3V-9.

$2.39 Military Style Not only plenty of style in the snappy military lines, but plenty of wear, too, in the sturdy leather uppers and tough horsehide sole. Black two-eyelet. tie. Size 12V-3. Back The Attack With More Bonds TODAY How much will you lend to help meet the 3rd War Loan Drive? Mrs.

Joseph G. Stelbosky Is here from Cleveland. Ohio, visiting hpr husband, Pfe. Stelbosky, Co. 271st Inf.

Reg. SWITCHING THEM REGULARLY CHECKING WHEEL ALIGNMENT 0 DRIVING UNDER 35 MPH The following promotions In the Veterinary Medical Detachment. Station hospital are announced: To tech-sgt. Staff -Sgt. Steve M.

Montgomery; to sergeant Elmer J. Becht and Pfc. Harvery L. Rodman; to tech-4th grade Tech-5th John E. Ingram, to corporal Pfc.

Dwight D. Perry; to private first class Pvl. Clarence M. Noaly, Jr. PROPER DRIVING HABITS WILL PROLONG THE LIFE OF YOUR CAR New Fall Styles of Men's and Women's Shoes.

'i. Mrs. Marguerite Witt. Richmond, Is visiting Pvt. Harry L.

Witt. and 202nd Eng. Combat Bn. Miss Carolyn Kea and Mrs. An-tonia Bates of Meridian visited during the past week-end with Pvts.

Anthony Bates and Claud Fortune, who are patients' in Station hospital. Miss Kea and Mrs. Bates stayed at Guest House No. 2. DOES YOUR CAR SUFFER FROM "STILLWEAR?" The marriage of MIsi Nelly Ann Riccl, of Columbus, Ohio, to Captain Rocco C.

S. Salimbene, executive officer of the Engineers, took place Saturday, September 18 in the Post Chapel at Camp Shelby. Chaplain P. G. Rivers was the officiating minister.

Following the wedding ceremony, a reception was held In the officers' club, to which all officers of the 269th Engineers and their wives were ipvited. Music for the reception was furnished by the Engineers' orchestra, under the direction of Private Fred Broodno, Mileage driven isn't the only measure. Even cars that are put away or used only for short distances need regular inspection and service. Too much idleness causes "Stillwear." To avoid this deterioration, thor- Mrs, Paul Brodem, Southbridge, Is visiting her husband. PVt Brodem, 265th Eng.

65th Div. Mrs. Wiley C. Canton, visited with her husband, Pvt. White, 2nd Reception checkups are recommended.

-t I Reliable MOPAR Catteries Mrs. Joseph J. Whcrrity. McComb, is visiting her husband. Pfc.

Wherrity, 148th Eng. Combat Bn. MOPAR Eatrriei are especially designed for Plymouth, Dodge, Do Soto and Chrysler cars, and Dodge Trucks." Your dealer Icnowi the correct battery to in-ttall when necessary. Consult him. The following officers have been granted leaves: 2nd Lt.

Robert E. Basshart, finance office; 2nd Lt. Donald V. Wyant. Station hospital; 2nd Lt.

Mary E. Booth. Station hospital and Capt. Elbert K. Bryant of Station hospital.

BASKETBALL DENVER, Sept. 21 (-Denver will bid lo stage the national AAU basketball tournament next March for the ninth consecutive year, it was announced last night at the annual meeting of the Rorky Mountain association of the AAU. Last year's tournament broke previous financial records with total receipts of more than $30,000. Smartly sty I ed wearing apparel, Good Ignition is Important Improper spark setting means hard start, ing in winter. Worse Mill, it wane precious pas.

Start this season with clean and correctly adjusted points. Ask yfmr service man to check up regularly on everything under your car's hood. MOPAR Underseat Heaters Out of sight out of tha way. No usable pac required. Highly efficient, icientifically deipned to direct flow of heat uniformly crosi front and res- compartments.

Controlled from dash. clothes to give V- FOR BOYS Suits, overcoats, sweaters, Jackets, hats, raincoats, sports clothes, slacks, suits, tics, belts, suspenders, pajamas, underwear and. sox. Where There's Smoke There's Trouble! Mrs. George O.

Breeden. Memphis, is visiting her husband Pvt. Breeden, who is a patient In Station hospital. Miss Janie Hunt and Miss Jean Webster are among the guests registered at Guest House No. 2 while visiting Sgt.

Ralph Kitchinas. 269th Eng. Combat Bn. Miss Hunt and Mi'-s Webster are from Vicksburg, Miss. Mrs.

Perley Bendery, Elizabeth avenue, Hattiesburg has resigned her position as chief Information clerk in Service Club No. 2. She had been employed there frince February, 1343. Mrs. Bendery was formerly a hostess at an army camp in New York.

In addition to her duties, the had done many a favor for the boys such as shopping, taking clothes to the cleaners, and drifts for wives and sweethearts. Hrr husband. Pfc. William Bendery, Is attached to the Detachmfr.t. New Station hospital, Camp Shelby.

Their home Is Qumcy, Mass, If you need to 3r i4 excessively, you're probably burning up good oil. Worn piston rings are often the cause. New MOPAR piston rinRs should prove a good investment. They'll save both oil and gas. Consult your service man.

4 FOR GIRLS both big and little fellows a good appearance articles to help them with their studies, to enjoy-leisure time and live comfortable if away at school. Suggestion to Repair Shops If you need part of ny kind for Plymouth, Drvlg, Soto Chrvilrt- mn, Dodge Vfr. esses, coats, Dr HigKilgh of the week Major towet Amateur Program every Thursday, 9 P.M., Eastern War Time, over CES fiewo'k. Takevcdvonlagc of lis friend u9aetioni i blouses, sweaters, rkirts. tIav clothes, era's On of the Bast en tar tare.

raincoats, shoes, hos- icry, slips, undies, -iff HtK AND WOEH mtr-'! in full or tie erio'-er-nt e-rnial vv.it your FiyBioath, Dcige, Soto or Cbry'CT dJer, Chrysler Corporation Ports Division Factory Engineered end Inspected Ports for and Quickest Noma Ways! Tmi eirls who nffr from slT.pie an. Inlt or ho lone m'l' durlnif monthlT frlnrts tht tlrel, 'drueKnl out" JtJ to lo bl'wel-Iron tun t'lr try f.vrji E. panfc-httnt Compound TABLtTS twuia added Iron). Pinkhsm's Tablets Is one of Inn pr-tnt Mriorl Iron tnlf yoi run bur to help build up birxxl to rive mora ttr'ngth arid eiirr nd to prnmoi more robiut la tucn Miss ButocII GiUaspy, Monti-cello. spent the weekend with Ms Marguerite hostess at Service Club No, 2.

Hi Il 111 Tkn dlrH-t'fl Plnkhum's Tarir-t 1 fine ff trs b.t nd Mrs. Edith Van Foi-sen Is here from Marietta. Ohio, visiting her huj.band. T-5 Virgil T. Van Foen.

SCSth Mrs. Van Fos-sen she was proud of her husband of his recent promotion to technician 5th grade after four m'Jivhs in the army. Van Fo.vven does Red Cross work to oc- tjuirk.t to p-t I to pt-t pr-tinrfi Just G41 Main Street HATTIESBURG. MISS. Phones 2711-2712 Store till 5:30 till 1:00 till cioun Iron Idio the trr them for at irant SO dav Xttrn tf to'I, too.

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