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The Daily Times from Davenport, Iowa • 5

Publication:
The Daily Timesi
Location:
Davenport, Iowa
Issue Date:
Page:
5
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THE DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, AUGUST 7. 1942 PAGE FIVE ceived no definite word from their taken is to launch a nationwide campaign to outfit a ship to bring son since the surrender of Bataan the only information received Thinks Lapham Is Held Prisoner at the needed supplies to the men. from the war department being to side two miles east of Morse, drowned when she accidentally fell into the stock. tank on the farm Thursday afternoon. West Branch firemen were called to the scene.

Efforts to revive her with an inhalator were not successful. Girl, 2, Drowns in Tank on Farm Near West Branch WEST BRANCH, la. (Special) Judies Ann Zimmerman, two-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Zimmerman who re "Should this ship sail," Col. Clarke writes, "personal packages will not be permitted but the Press club will make a bulk shipment for the prisoners from funds IT'S FOOTLOOSE AND FANCY-FREE! Sparkling songs, dazxting dancing, a story as scintillating at its stars! Here's love, lyrics and laughter the perfect tonic for the timet! Philippine Camp donated by thousands of interest ed people from all parts of, the Brazil will control rubber sales, United Mates. Col.

George S. Clarke Describes Needs of Men Captured by Japs Starts Today! eras' News in Brief 22c Plus Tax Till 6:00 John PAYNE f'4 rDADIC Br. IT'S Fl'NMKR THAN ALL BOB'S HITS PUT TOGETHER! Lieut. Robert Lapham, son of the eiiect that he was missing and probably a prisoner. Men Were Starved "Those wonderful men, who fought without reserve or help from the United States, were starved at the time of the surrender," Col Clarke wrote.

"They had nothing but horse or mule meat for the last 41 days of the show. Hundreds could not walk on account of beriberi." Col. Clarke in his letter also calls attention to the fact that the prisoners are now desperately in need of food, sweets, medicines and smokes. The San Francisco Press club, where Col. Clarke now is making his headquarters, is doing everything within its power to aid in the campaign to get food and other necessities to these men.

"The scores of letters, telegrams and long distance calls that I have received from the mothers, fathers and wives will bear me out and Family washings finished any BOB HOPE w(k coils style, Pure soap, soft water. Ban-non'a Wet Wash, 3-1869. Adv mm mm bW 3 2 ST: Times Want Ads bring results. Mr and Mrs C. E.

Lapham, of is probably a Japanese prisoner at Camp O'Donnell, at Pampanga, in the Philippines, according to Col. George S. Clarke, one of the last American soldiers to leave Bataan before its fall, and who is now in San Francisco. Col. Clarke in a letter to Lieut.

-v'- Victor ivmi uil lift rv SALE SONDEBQAABD GEOBGE IUCCCJ 1st Show Sat. at 11:30 Positively prophetic! it's So Timelv! Co-Feature 18c Plus Tax Htfankontlw Till p. m. TODAY SAT. BURA1A R0AB Lapham's parents, states that although he did not meet the Davenport officer during the fighting at Bataan he undoubtedly surrendered with the rest of the U.

S. forces and is now among the American and 44,000 Filipino prisoners held by the Japs. Mr and Mrs Lapham have re give me courage to continue tne fight to get help to them," the letter continues. A RIOT OF LAUGHTER URAINE DAY -BARRY NELSON SIUART CRAWFORD KEYE LUKI WIm To Outfit Ship One of the things which the San Francisco Press club has under- -ALSO 1ST DAVP'T AUGUST THE 3 MESQUITEERS 'GAUCHO OF ELDORADO' at sf A-t i rw jW i -i r. r.

'a aa f. FURNITURE SELLING i JANE WYililA ouason I i PHIL-SILVERS COBINA WRIGHT, JR. fj Jc Wvo'or' Prodvfd brpfttlhm tcBoran rtWIAW'rr Scnm Ptof tr IWurf OH Wi legm cod tin Storting Jfes 'tranyf Sa, Md em Stvy bf FkM loSorfao and (tmw)i imi FREE 112 Piece CALIENTE Dinner Service You'll search far to find better values for your furniture dollars. Huebotter's prices for August are far below established ceiling prices. Quality and style, as always prevail throughout the entire store.

Save at Huebotter's and buy more war bonds. DANCE SATURDAY MTE, Aug. 8 G00DFELL0WS HALL TOM OWENS and HIS COWBOYS Dancing 9 to 1 "Where They Go for a Good Time" R. I. A.

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5 only at this price AW til Stage Shows 8-10-12 (Brlesk! I Shnu II Special Midnile Shows TONITE and SATURDAY Mat. Sat. and Sun. I 1 1 1 18th Century Mahogany Bed, large 1 AA50 Vanity, Bench, Chest Aw333 Latest modern designs, finely matched' A A SO walnut, 4 pieces American modern, b'eached mahogany, A A 50 4 large piece 1 lot modern suites genuine walnut A5Q veneers 4 pieces O3 Today HI Grand Opening Tomorrow au8 DANCE AUGUST 8th MOELLER'S ACCORDION BAND Dancing .8:00 to 1:00 Broadcast 8:00 to 8:30 Coming, Aug. 22 FREE, crystal vanity set, bed and pin-up lamps.

AUGUST SALE Q50 Your Choice 0 FAIRYLAND DEWITT, IOWA SUNDAY NITE, AUG. 9 DANCE SATURDAY. AUG. 8th FARMALL COUNTRY CLUB rth St. and Rock River, Mollne Music by DAD AND HIS BOYS from WMT Dancing 9 till 2 rUBLIC INVITED! Swanwick TAP Corner 8th Harrison Flowers to the Ladies Cigars for the Men SCHLITZ AND ZOLLERS on and your favorite bottled beer.

Sandwiches, Cigarettes, Cigars "Red" SWANWICK, Prop. WMT BOHEMIANS BUY ON HUEBOTTER'S Convenient Budget System A Small Down Payment ,12 Months on Balance AL BAUMAN and His ORCHESTRA EH rr" Lino, ioi -ho. (TnccT DAVENPORT, IOWA H. W. DAY.

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