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WANT ADS 1106 THE JACKSON SUN: JACKSON, TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 1945 PAGE FIVE Spring Suits Go Feminine propelled guns in smashing counterattack near Dahl, three miles southeast of Wiltx. Two Nazi counterattacks on either side of Flamierge and the one in the Wiltz area were the only major enemy actions on the south side of the bulge yesterday, but the Germans continued aggressive patrolling. Snow ceased overnight around Bastogne, but skies were overcast. Crump Delegation (Continued from Pagt On) amount taxable by less populous counties which happen to have long spans of mail line trackage within their borders. This phase might easily see the representatives of larger and smaller counties aligned against each other in a legislative fight 1 which the railroads themselves Clubs Resume Programs Of Interest After Break Caused By The Yuletide Holidays Club meetings on Monday form the nucleus of interest concerning activities of women in today's social column as as clubs resumed scheduled programs on the new year.

resume WOMAN'S CLUB Violent Tank (Continued from Pagt On) against mobile and dug in German tanks. The Second is the Hell On Wheels Division which won fame in North Africa, Sicily, Normandy and across France. Its commander is "Old Gravel Voice" MaJ. Gen. Ernest N.

Harmon. The battle for Samree broke during the morning and raged on into the afternoon The issue still was at stake at 5 p.m. Parts of the German force were captured by American Sherman tanks. The Nazis had dug in a number of their own vehicles to defend the town, which is on the main East-West road from LaRoche to St. Vith, broken or dominated for 15 miles yesterday by the attacking Americans.

Three American and one of the British armies steadily were writing off the Ardennes wedge in the grim battle in zero weather. The distance between the U. S. 1st and 9th Army elements on the north and the U. S.

3rd Army on the south was less than ten miles. Within that deadly gantlet, all raked by artillery, there was only a single good road for German retreat and that was hidden by the snow and ice and cratered by shells. The blizzard, comparable to those on the Russian front, slackened a bit today, but the snow still fell intermittently. To the south, Lt. Gen.

Jacob L. Devers' Sixth Army group blocked German probing for weakspots in Alsace and Lorraine. At least temporarily, the U. S. 7th Army counterattacks, were plugging holes driven by the first fury of the German diversionary attacks on the Alsace plain.

The immediate threat to the French Rhine city of Strasbourg lessened, too, although headquarters said German 16 miles or so to the south "continued to be aggressive." Another diversion in Holland was erased. Britons and Canadians teamed to wipe out a bridgehead across the Maas (Meuse) north of Venlo. The enemy pulled back 1,000 yards before the British Second Army in the wild, desolate Ardennes country of wooded tracts and steep defiles southeast of Marche at the northwest tip of the Belgian' salient, but a spokesman at Field Marshal Montgomery's headquarters in the north said: "There is no sign of a German withdrawal from the tip, however, and (Field Marshal) Von Rund-stedt may only be pulling back to better prepared positions. Gen. Eisenhower's communique named five towns captured in the shrinking bulge.

These were Rcgne, Sart, Verleumont and Mar-court on the north and much-swapped Bonnerue on the south. Field dispatches listed others. It was evident that the Germans were at least thinning out their salient at the western tip of the bulge, even though there was no ny I hMsiiM 0 r-'ftttw 11 1 iiiim iTii if reason why he has been such a considerable conqueror. His mother, who considered war a cardinal sin, watched with no little apprehension as her own ambarked upon a military Second Lieutenant Eisenhower, who graduated at West Point in the class of 1915, felt that he would be lucky if he ever became a Colonel. But this man who made a satisfactory, though not brilliant, record in military school, soon developed the habit of doing well whatever task fell to him.

His successes as a military leader are traceable, to this characteristic. During the first World War Eisenhower's eyes was always on the fighting front in France, but Fate ruled that he should remain in the States to train others for active duty. Since that time, however, he has seen service in all parts of the globe, and has been able to get an over-all picture of world conditions which has been invaluable to him in his present tremendously important position as Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe. The author of "General Ike" commented that in writing a biography it was his custom to seek the view point of the subject's enemies as well as that of his friends. But, alas, in the case of "Ike" Eisenhower, no enemies, outside of the Axis countries, could be found.

YOUNG SON ARRIVES FOR ELM OUR No one is more delighted over the arrival of young Arthur Gloster Seymour, than his big brother, Mac. In fact, Christmas toys are decidedly in the background now that he has a little brother all his own. Arthur, son of Capt. and Mrs. Arthur G.

Seymour, arrived on Sunday night, January 7, at Fitts-White Clinic and the only disappointment was that his daddy was not there to welcome him. Capt. Saymour has just been transferred to Orlando, Florida, for special training from Shaw Field, Sumter South Carolina, and no leave is in sight until February first. Mrs. Seymour, the former Evelyn Ward, has been with her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Carl Ward, Poplar Corner Road for several months. NEWS OF THOSE WHO COME AND GO Mrs. Zena Burns of Booneville, is spending the week in the home of Mr. and Mrs.

Theo Duncan arriving on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cockrell, Jane Morgan, and Ed Knox Boyd have returned from a week's visit to Judy King at her home on Sea Island, Georgia. They stopped in Atlanta for a short stay with Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Cockrell and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith who joined them in their visit to her sister, Miss King. OPENS NEW YEAR Woman's Club of Jackson held the regular monthly open meeting and luncheon at the club room, City Hall, at 12 noon Monday with hostesses from both the club and from the War Service Department.

The club room was decorated with sprays of cedar, evergreen and potted plants. The speaker's table was most attractive with the A-merican flag in the center sur- rounded by smaller flags of the thirty-one Allied countries forming a circle. The lace covered tea table was centered with a large growing plant with pink blossoms interspersed with pink and white bows of ribbons and stick cr.ndy Qf in these colors arranged in a wheel design on antique plates. Mrs. Frank L.

Wells, president of the club, presided over the business session which was opened with the Collect of Club Women of America. The secretary, Mrs. C. E. Brummel and the treasurer, -w Mrs.

Lee Rush, gave reports. Announcements were made by Mrs. D. T. Price, chairman of the Post War Planning Department, Mrs.

A. H. Baird, co-chairman of the Literature Department and Mrs. J. Frank Presnell.

A letter was read to the club by the corresponding secretary, Mrs. D. T. Price, from the Office of Civilian Defense, Atlanta, stating that the War Service chairman, Mrs. A.

W. Corbett, had contributed much to the conference held in New Orleans recently and congrateulated the local club in having this department The program for the day was presented by the War Service Department under the direction of Mrs. Corbett who spoke briefly concern-fc ing the work and aims of the de- 9 partment. Musical numbers were given by Dr. Morris Ford, pastor of First Baptist Church and Prof.

Wheat-ley of Lambuth College both giving solos then singing a duet together accompanied by Mrs. L. E. J) Tate. These numbers brought much applause from the aduience.

The chairman then introduced Brig. General A. Lacy Price, who in turn, in well chosen words, introduced the guest speaker. Dr. Samuel Stanworth, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, who talked on war conditions in England and the sacrifices -of the people there.

At the conclusion of the address which was both interesting and informative, luncheon was served with Mrs. Frank L. Wells and Mrs. A. W.

Corbett pouring tea. Mrs. D. Hi Frank Turner, chairman of hostesses, introduced assistant hostesses, Mrs. Bradwell Murdoch, Mrs.

Frank Dial, Mrs. A. W. Corbett. Mrs.

Frank L. Wells. Mrs. Robert Keelan, Mrs. Dan Graham, Mrs.

Wilford Stanfill, Mrs. H. A. Bristol, if Mrs. C.

P. Briggs, Mrs. W. S. Rec- ord, Mrs.

Gid Ray, Mrs. R. C. Smith, Mrs. Moore Parker, Mrs.

H. H. Winters, Mrs. Pete Fox, Mrs. H.

C. Mc-Adams. Mrs. J. M.

Cooper, Mrs. Cecil McLemore, Mrs. James Cannon and Mrs. Marcus Phillips. BOOK REVIEWED BEFORE CLUB Mrs.

Cooper Anderson, Monday's program leader for the Mutual Improvement Club, charmed her audience with a delightfully interesting review of the current book, "General Ike," by Alden Hatch. General Dwight D. Eisenhower was portrayed not only as the greatest military genius of our age, but as a "folksy," gentle, tenderhearted man. who loves people, and who has smiled his way into the hearts of millions. Observing that he is a descendant of the German Eisenhowers (iron hitters), who fled to America to escape religious persecution, it is not difficult to of purplish blue, shown left, which was featured in the Ben Reig collection with a blouse of aqua, the print pattern of which picks up the deeper blue shade of the suit.

Suits tailored as suits but stylized like dresses are further proof of their favored treatment for spring, as for example the hand-knit woolen in the center. Styled like a jumper, it depends for sleeves upon- a black and white print blouse, which furnishes the cue for accessorized gloves and turban. Handled also like a dress is the two-toned white and navy suit, right, which has a saucy taffeta bow lodged at the neckline and pockets outlined with saddle-stitched navy leather. 83-Billion-Dollar (Continued from Page One) the left-over funds will be set aside and reported to Congress. However, the President cautioned that there has been "over-optimistic speculation" about the possible cut in war spending when Germany is crushed.

We would make a great mistake, he declared, if we under-estimated the. task of whipping Japan. He sent up detailed requests for appropriations for the 13-billion "non-war" spending. But he put off making detailed recommendations for war appropriations until spring. War appropriations in a given period don't coincide with war spending, because funds obligated in one year are often spent 'in a later year.

Thus, in the fiscal year 1944 which ended last summer, the record amount of 128 billion dollars was appropriated for all purposes, but total spending was only 95 billions while spending is 100 billions. Mr. Roosevelt proposed no new tax legislation. But he estimated that under present tax laws, the Federal revenue will shrink from $45,700,000,000 to $41,300,000,000 in the coming fiscal year. This is because reduced war spending will mean smaller individual incomes and war profit and therefore smaller tax payments.

Even with less revenue rolling in, the government will need to borrow 40 billion dollars compared with 51 billion in the present year. The Federal debt, when figured at the ultimate repayment value, is now 239 billion dollars. Mr. Roosevelt said it's expected to be 252 billion by July 1, and then rise to 292 billion during the fiscal year. He added that this development will require a further boost in the debt limit which is now 260 billion.

The President laid stress on what he called the three major "after-math-of-war" items. They are all rising. Here they are: 1. Interest on the public debt This will be $4,500,000,000, an increase of $750,000,000 over the present year. 2.

Veterans' benefits more than twice as much as this year. That figure is going up and up. The President said the full impact of the veterans' program won't be felt until future years. 3. Tax refunds $2,725,000,000, an increase of $556,000,000.

About one billion dollars will go to individuals because the withholding tax will have taken more than the proper amount of their- income taxes. (Other individuals will be paying the government for the op posite reason.) The rest of the refunds will go to corporations. For example one billion dollars will be set aside because the law provides for 10 per cent refunds of excess profits taxes after the war. In the forefront of the President's proposals for new legislation was a strong appeal to Congress to approve the Bretton Woods agreements. He said it's "imperative" that the international monetary fund and the international bank for reconstruction and development be established "at once." Those two institutions were agreed upon tentatively by delegates from more than 40 nations at Bretton Woods, N.

last summer. Family Reunion A family reunion was held Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. L.

Lewis of Jackson, Route 3. Guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. H. B.

Carter and daughter, Sue, of Medina; Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Lewis and family; Mr.

and Mrs. Dee Roy Carter and Johnny Roy and Patricia Ann, of Mobile, Misses Doris and Cathleen Lewis of Jackson; and Mary Lewis of Memphis and Henry Carter, of Medina. Java's Sugar Java's 500,000 acres of sugar cane produce nearly 3,000.000 metric tons of sugar annually, and it is second only to Cuba in world sugar production. Dressy Fabrcs, High Vc'fcqe Colors Prevail NEW YORK. Although suits are pampered pets in spring collections indulged in softer, dressier, and more provocative tricks there are few that can't answer around-the-clock calls or pinch-hit for other wardrobe duds.

Some flaunt "flower pot" pockets abloom with posies, others poster-bright print scarves knotted cowboy-style. Many have jacket linings of high voltage color. But that's only half the pampering. The other half goes into construction, such as deeper armholes, Dolman sleeves, tango tunics, flouncy peplums, and straight lines rounded into dandified cutaways, such as the "swoon suit" in one Petty-Henell Rites Are Said In Tampa With the Rev. E.

C. Abernathy officiating, Mrs. Ruth Dembsky Henell was married to Mr. Houston Petty in the parlor of the Riverside Baptist Church of Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday evening, January second. The bride chose a smart suit of gold gabardine with black accessories for her wedding costume and her corsage was white camellias, Mrs.

Petty is from Dyersburg, and the bridgroom, who is now engaged in business at Tampa, formerly lived in Jackson. The couple are spending their honeymoon in St. Petersburg and upon their return will be at home at 3200 Plymouth Courts Apartments. Methodist W. C.

S. Opens New Year Woman's Society of Christian Service opened the new year on Monday afternoon at First Methodist Church with the new officers serving for the first time. Mrs. J. C.

Carpenter was presiding and all officers outlined plans for tha year. Mrs. N. I. Manly gave the devotional, taking as her subject, "Love, Prayer and Work," which she concluded with prayer.

Miss Golda Allen, secretary, read minutes of the previous meeting and also of the recent executive board session and the resolutions, formulated at that time, were adopted and ratified by the society. Mrs. Carpenter made a number of announcements in regard to circles and Mrs. Arthur Evans stressed the importance of cooperation in Christian social relations. In regard to the official publications of the Woman's Division, Mrs.

Bardwell Murdoch urged subscriptions to World Outlook and Methodist Woman. "Behold I have set before you an open door" is the theme of the year as announced by Mrs. Marcus Phillips, program chairman who stated that literature for the year was on hand. Attendance of officers, circle leaders and as many members of the society as possible was urged for the all day district training school at Hays Ave. Church on Friday, opening at 10 o'clock with luncheon at the church.

Mrs. Carpenter announced the church-wide meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:30 when final will be laid for the part as signed to First Church in the approaching Crusade and every member was urged to be present at this time. After circle count was taken, Mrs. John B. Murphy closed the meeting with prayer.

Jt Girl Reserves Meet Tonight Girl Reserves will meet at the regular time tonight, 7:15, at the YMCA. Last Tuesday night the program included Girl Reserves' song. 'Follow the Gleam," and short talks on New Year's resolutions by Barbara Briney, Dorothy Steindorf, and Barbara Sewell. Another interesting program has been arranged for the session tonight- and all members are urged to be present. Births Mr.

and Mrs. Jack Ray Henderson announce the birth of a daughter on January 4th. at Webb-Williamson Hospital, who has been named Linda Dorrene. ii pO jiffi f1 1 i would not be involved, since, unless assessments were changed, their total tax burden would remain unchanged. On the other hand, the proposal to reassess utilities this year instead of next and the plan to allow governmental agencies to intervene suggested the possibility that an effort would be made to increase the total tax burden paid by the railroads, thus giving the larger counties the increase sought and still not reducing the revenue of counties dependent on the "distributable" portion.

Railroad interests are expected to offer strong opposition if such a move is indicated. A further move to increase taxation of railroads and to regulate them more thoroughly was seen in an omnibus charter amendment bill introduced by the Shelby Delegation on behalf of the City of Memphis. This contained a provision that the city might regulate the movement of locomotives and trains within its corporate limits and prescribe the types of engines, motive power and fuel used. It would also allow the city to impose a tax on railroad vehicles of all kinds. Rolling stock of railroads now is taxed as part of the distributable property assessed the State Commission.

The comprehensive Memphis bill also included authorization for the city to negotiate with the federal government toward building a bridge across the Mississippi River and to enter into a contract with the state and make contributions or levy taxes for a tuberculosis hospital. It would authorize a "per-, manent improvement fund" and provide for diversion of revenue into this fund and would regulate the planting and pruning of trees and shrubs inside the city. The payments into the Memphis General Fund from revenues of gas properties would be increased from three to eight per cent of the -equity in the investment by another section of this bill. Other sections covered grading and salaries of employes of the police and fire departments, fixed the number and salaries of assistant city attorneys and authorized a park commission attorney. A long-predicted boost in the governor's salary was contained in bills presented to both houses and bearing the names of numerous members.

The measures would raise the chief executive's annual income from the present $4,000 to $12,000, effective Jan. .16, and would be in addition to $3,500 allowed for upkeep of the gubernatorial mansion and a traveling allowance. Jim McCord, who replaces Gov. Prentice Cooper Jan. 16.

would be the first recipient of the raise. Cooper is barred by a state constitution provision which prevents a governor in office from receiving an increase in salary. The amount provided by the measures was $500 less than the $12,500 which had been predicted. However, indications were that this came as a last minute change since the bill introduced in the Senate had been altered with pen and ink from $12,500 to $12,000. The change was apparent sine the rest of the bill was typewritten, and the effective date also had been changed.

The designation, "Jan. 15, 1947'' had been altered in ink to "Jan. 16. 1945." Permanent state-wide registration of voters and a reduction of the state poll tax from $1 to 50 cents would be provided by bills introduced during this session, following one presented by Rep. Edward Dotson (D-Hickman) which would eliminate the tax as a prerequisite to voting for women.

Freeman said his registration bill would empower county boards of electoin commissiones to register qualified voters fc- general, special and primary elections. He said it was similar to that part of the poll tax repeal bill enacted by the 1943 session but declared unconstitutional by the State Supreme Court. SUoseph ASPIRIN tOO TABICTS 2Si fct lalQIII if K) fi fntoffi! New York-styled collection, which was made of black and white checked woolen, braid bound to outline the Frank Sinatra-inspired jacket and worn with a chinrchucking jabot blouse of lace-trimmed white crepe. Other suits jacketed with boleros, waistcaoats, lumber jackets, tunics or capes are treated to the choicest bolts of fabrics available on shelves. Stepping out side by side with men's wear woolens, flannels and tweeds are bengaline, faille, alpaca and raw silk.

For an example of New York designers' style treatment of raw silk a fabric as thick-textured and nub-by as woolen note the cape suit Bank Deposits (Continued from page one) is something we simply have to get used to and adjust our lives to. Without in any way minimizing the efficient, able, friendly cooperation of each and every member of our Board of Directors, I have for years regarded Clarence Pigford as my most valued director. We have climbed some steep hills together when the sledding was difficult and rough, I have never seen him falter or fail a friend in need. As an attorney, he was ethical, possessing a fine mind, analytical, comprehensive, and alert. His advice and counsel was to us wise, helpful, and indispensable.

"He was fond of and enjoyed his lovely home and was never happier than when graciously sharing it with his friends and loved ones. "As a friend, you could count on him. Ever faithful and loyal to the end. regardless of the cost. "I have dealt only with Clarence Pigford as a Director, Attorney, and friend.

His activities in business. Church, civic, educational, and State affairs were so broad and far reaching, I am leaving to a more worthy and capable writer, Harris Brown, who has served under and with him for years, and loved him dearly." National Bank of Commerce The National Bank of Commerce elected the same officers and directors which had led it through the past year with the addition of L. L. Fonville as attorney, and two new directors, Lois G. Laycook, proprietor of Laycook Printing and Herron Pearson, lawyer and former Congressman.

Officers re-elected are Oliver Benton, president; William Holland, vice president; Simpson Russell, cashier; K. T. Edwards, assistant cashier; George Bennett (on leave with the armed forces), assistant cashier. Employees include William A. Hefley, Mark Lawrence, Mamie Parkinson, Helen Towater.

Eleanor Sorenson, Imogene Mitchell, Annie Laurie Ferguson, Ann Wilkinson, Lula Reed Ross. Hazel Johnson, Martha Ann White, Janie Saunders, Virginia Sculley. In its statement of resources at the close of 1944, the National Bank of Commerce showed the following resources: Loans and discounts, demand loans secured by cotton, S184.908.22; Commodity Credit Corporation securities, overdrafts, Bonds, stock in Federal Reserve Bank, bank building, furniture, fixtures and vaults, other assets, U. S. Bonds, cash and due from banks, total resources, Liabilities listed include: capital stock, surplus, reserve for contingencies, undivided profits.

dividends payable January 1, 1945, dividend payable July 1, 1945, to pay taxes not yet assessed, approaching FDIC assessment, deposits. total liabilities, $7,898,141.71. Second National Stockholders and directors meetings of the Second. National Bank are in progress this afternoon with no changes in officers or directors expected. Officers directing the bank through the past year are Frank B.

Caldwell, president; R. L. Beare, vice president: R. M. Wisdom, cashier; Clint Rowlett and K.

B. Monypeny, assistant cashiers. Directors include R. L. Beare, T.

J. Murray, William Holland. R. C. Smith, P.

H. Russell, R. M. Wisdom, F. J.

Young. Frank B. Caldwell. A. U.

Taylor and Robert H. Spragins. The Second National Bank, in its statement of resources at the close 1 of business December 30, 1944. shows: Loans and discounts, 81,207,162.55: state and municipal bonds, consolidated federal farm loan bonds, other bonds, Federal Reserve Bank stock, banking room, office furniture and fixtures, real estate, $252; other assets. U.

S. bonds. cash in bank. due from banks, total resources, Listed liabilities are: capital stock, surplus. undivided profits, $52,218.37: reserve for contingencies, deposits.

S6.655.310.02; total liabilities, $6,959,528.39. 23 Persons Die (Continued from Page One) American investigators left Miami early today for Trinidad. The clipper was coming into Port of Spain about 9:15 p. m. when it crashed.

It had left Miami at 6 a. m. yesterday enroute to Leopold-ville, Belgian Congo, and alighted at San Juan, Puerto Rico, yesterday afternoon. "Salvage operations have started and Navy divers are preparing to raise wreckage," said a radio message from the scene. It was the second fatal crash for Pan American Airways in five months.

A smaller flying boat had a takeoff accident at Antilla, Cuba, last August 9, and 17 persons died. The China Clipper first went into service on Pacific routes in 1935. At the time it was one of the largest used by any airline. It was placed into service last September to inaugurate the Miami to Leopoldville service. The airline reported that the crewmen known dead were Capt.

L. W. Cramer, a pilot, and T. J. Fleming, radio operator, both of Miami.

Known to be safe among the crew members were Capt. C. A. Goyette, Capt. S.

K. George, and J. W. Morse, operations engineer, all of Miami. Missing crewmen, all of Miami, were Capt.

E. A. Kerry, pilot; A. Moore, navigator; W. A.

Koser, flight engineer; J. Folsom, flight engineer, O. L. Olsen, radio operator; A. Reyes, steward, and A.

Azevedo, steward, and C. M. Rogers, junior pilot. Listed as a survivor was a passenger, Angus Shaw Mackey, Locust, L. N.

Y. Unreported passengers: Edward Thomas Kenney, 39, communications superintendent of Pan air Do Brazil, Rio de Janiero and San Francisco. Cieres Pinto Kenney, 30, his wife. Paul J. Whitlock, 36, of 373 Carlton Brooklyn, N.

Y. Mrs. Helen Magnin Whitlock, 35, his wife. Robert Allan Whitlock, 5. Richard Thomas, Whitlock, 3.

Stanley Magnin Whitlock, 2. Webster Homer Rowell, 27, of 2905 Garber Berkely, CaL Mrs. Janice Droste Rowell, 24, his wife. One passenger reported as known dead was Sylvan David Brodcr, 52, married, of New York City. JX Officers Re-Elected By Altar Society The Altar Society of St.

Mary's Catholic Church met in regular session on Monday afternoon at three o'clock in the school auditorium with good attendance. Mrs. Harold Smith was elected secretary to fill the vacancy of Mrs. M. A.

Long who retired on account of illness. Other officers re-elected are Mrs. H. L. Biedenbach, president.

Mrs. J. T. Prendergast, vice-president and Mrs. L.

M. Colcraine, treasurer. sign of a general retreat. There was evidence that the Germans were preparing a stand near St. Vith, four miles from the uerman border.

That Belgian road center of 2,439 was in artillery range from Wanne, ten miles northwestward. The nearest approach to Laroche (pop: 1,928) came in a drive south of Marcourt, where savage resistance was encountered. Numerous enemy pockets remained to be cleared in and around the town. Laroche is protected by the steep banked Ourthe fiver. Farther east, American vanguards bypassing Vielsalm advanced slightly to the west of rialm-chateau.

Through the storm yesterday, infantry men frequently were taking over where the tank treads froze or slipped in hard earned gains. The celebrated 82nd Airborne division drove down the west bank of the Salm river to just opposite Vielsalm in a fighting comeback over country it held against the first onrush of Von Rundstedt's December offensive. The C2nd had been ordered back by Montgomery early in the count-eroffenslve to maintain the line from which the present counter-drive was sprung. Officers and men of that division, which had never before known retreat, said that the withdrawal order was the hardest they ever carried out. Capture of the villages of Sart and Verleumont extended the A-merican hold on the Laroche-St.

Vith road as far east as Regne, two miles south of Lierneux. Dochamps fell to the First Army attacking through the Tave forest. On the southern flank, elements of Lt. Gen. Omar N.

Bradley's 12th Army group dropped back a mile on a three-mile front west of Bast-mone under pressure of two German counterattacks involving 23 tanks and assault guns. The disputed ground had been won by Lt. Gen. George Patton's Third Army the dav before. The Third, however, finally cleared Bonnerue, six miles east of St.

Hubert, which changed hands twice yesterday. The Nazis infiltrated back into the village of Til-let and were fighting to hold it. The Germans tried also to get into Millomont between Tillet and Bastogne by similar tactics and, failing, lashed out with an attack led by tanks. Up to dusk last night, 12 of the 23 tanks haM been destroyed and the battle continued. One of Montgomery's staff officers declared: "The Germans are on the defensive along the entire north flank of the salient.

There were no German counterattacks in the last 24 hours and our guns are shelling the last main general lateral" highway. Allied and German tactical aircraft were grounded by heavy skies and snow. In Alsace-Lorraine, Americans drove back into Rimling, eight miles east of Sarreguemines and advanced a half mile west of Bitche at the western base of the enemy salient in the lower Vosges mountains, Supreme Headquarters noted. Wingen and Llchtenberg were retaken. Mouterhouse was bombed despite adverse weather.

"The upper Alsace plain was mostly quiet," the communique said. French troops reinforced the Strasbourg garrison and. civilians returned. Fighting continued at Druzen-heim, 15 miles northeast of Strasbourg, in the thin German bridgehead across the Rhine. The Rhine valley sector south of Wissembourg was quieter due to heavy German losses inflicted by Seventh Army tanks and guns.

The 7th captured 500 prisoners in 24 hours up to last night. The 80th Blue Ridge division fighting west of Bastogne in Luxembourg was credited with destroying 19 or 20 tanks and self Impressive Ceremony Marks Installation Minnie D. Mcllroy circle of the First Baptist Church met at 7:30 Monday night at the church for their installation of new officers. The meeting was called to order by the chairman, Mrs. Rosalee Arnold and after a song and prayer, minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary, Lor a V.

Smith. Reports from standing committees were heard. Mrs. Harold Gillian led in a special prayer for Minnie D. Mcllroy, the missionary in whose honor the circle was named, also for the men and women in the service.

Mrs. Arnold thanked all officers for their cooperation with her in the work for the past year, and presented Mrs. Mathews with a gift from the circle for her faith-fu service as the teacher. The meeting was then turned over to Mrs. Mathews, who called for all retiring officers and all new officers to take their place on the platform.

In impressive manner she compared the work for this new year to a Greek relay race and as she spoke a few words to each retiring officer she hnad-ed her a lighted candle. When all candles were lighted, each retiring officer with an appropriate verse of scripture, handed the lighted candle to her successor asking her to hold her lighted torch high, keep it burning brightly and run the race in such a manner that all might see and be benefited in the Christian work through out the whole year. New officers for the circle are Chairman of the Circle Mrs. J. A.

Thomas. Enlistment Velma James. Program Mae Cox. Sec. and Treas.

Ophelia Lester. Community Missions Mrs. Laura Hansen Stewardship Mrs. Lucille Ra-gan. Red Cross Mrs.

Rosalee Arnold. Welfare Hazel Gilliam. Literature Mamie Parking-ton. Prayer Joan Guthrie. Publicity Mrs.

Muriel Atterbury. After the installation service, the new chairman, Mrs. Thomas, took charge and announced the first study course for the new year would be the Year Book and after calling on all new officers for few words, she asked Hazel Gilliam to dismiss the meeting with prayer. Members stayed to enjoy a social hour when Mrs. Thomas and Mrs.

Hanser passed delicious homemade cookies and iced drink. 0 Personal Mention Miss Evelyn Ruth Suttle of Washington, D. has returned after being a guest of her father, J. E. Suttle of Burkett Avenue, and of her sister, Mrs.

Ed McAuley. Capt. and Mrs. George Harvey, and little daughter, Rose Marion, are exoected to arrive tomorrow from Joplin, to attend the funeral of their uncle, C. E.

Pig-ford. Mrs. James D. Mitchell and sou, Sgt Don Mitchell, who has recently returned from two years overseas, and her daughter. Miss Sarah Mitchell of Beaumont.

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