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mONWOOD DAILY GLOBE, IEONWOOD, MICH. WEDNESDAY. APRIL 19,1944. SPEECH KT Hurley High School Boy And Girl Get A Ratings In Contest. Madison --(if)-- Thirty-six boys and girls were awarded Class A ratings, and gold medals, as the outstanding performers in the annual public speaking tournament ol the Wisconsin High School Forensic association which closed last night.

They were adjudged the best of more than 200 speakers who represented 116 high schools. The tournament was conducted In six divisions--serious declamation, humorous declamation, extemporaneous speaking, victory speaking, reading, and oration. The contests were held in the assembly and senate chambers in the state capitol. Winners were announced today at a breakfast conference in the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union. First Place Winners Speakers winning Class A ratings: Extemporaneous a i -Thomas Armstrong of New Richmond.

Marilyn Bohn ol West Bend, Robert Bond of West Allis, Roy Butter of Milwaukee (Washington high-, Lester Kurth ot Chippewa Fails. Benjamin Larson Chippewa Falls, and Jerone Schur of West Allis. Victory speaking--Victor Babish of West Allis, Le Roy Dalton of Blue River, John Schalinski of Mayville, Robert Kohl of Hurley (Sohl's speech was on Serious declamation--Alice Berkeley of Eau Claire. Lorraine DC Woody of Hurley, Betty Jensen of Menasha. Lloyd Marks of Milwaukee (Washington high), Joan Walker ol Lancaster, Audrey Wilk of Random Lake.

(Miss De Woody's was "Tile Birthday fairs, said trained "teams" would be sent from his office to advise municipalities in regional meetings tn how to form local councils. He said such meetings would be held between now and June 10 at Sault Stp. Marie, Crystal Falls, and Escanaba to the Upper Peninsula. GREAT LAKES SHIPPING OPENS. The steamer Pam Schneider docks at Marquette, with load of coal after being stalled for several days in an ice jam at Whitefish bay.

Breaking of the jam opened navigation on Lake Superior. Note snow on hill in background. Saxon gren Anna Sears, John Nordberg, James Swartz and the Misses Doris Wiercinski and Norma Wassgren. Post Nuptial Party-o A post nuptial shower was held Guild Has Meclinj declamation Humorous declamation--Sue Hoi- yoke of Oconto, Lycia Lemke of Wauwatosa, Madeline Lund of Kenosha, Frankie Quinn of La Crosse "Acquinas highi. Joel Redlin of Eau Claire, Marilyn Schmidt of De Forest, Mary Jane Ziegler of Milwaukee (Messmer high).

Reading--Jean Abel of Wisconsin Rapids. Amy Anderson of River Falls, Lyle Heck Dora Huber of of Mondovi. Le in the high school gymnasium Th.u'sday evening, in honor of Mrs. George Baker, formerly Page. Cards furnished the evening's The regular meeting of St.

Ann's Guild was held at the Charles Bluse home Thursday with Mrs. Joe Dennis as hostess. No special bus- ertVtainment with prizes being won mess was transacted. The members by Mrs. Vern Downey, Mrs.

Harold Wolfgram, Mrs. Alderic Belanger and Mrs. Carl Becker. Luncheon was served to the guests present: Mesclames Joseph Dennis, Lee Lari- vec, Joe Wiercinski, Stanley Lantta. Charles Steele, John Bott, Felix Lauren, Ed Lamerand, Toivo Jarvela, Edmund Masse, Vern Downey, Ida Melchert, Raymond Bourdages, Agnes Carter, Jean Schaefer, Ed FafTord Calr Becker, Harold Wolfgram, Charels Baker, Alderic Belanger, Joe Clement, Lillian Roatch, Herman Peterson.

Charles Bluse, Jerry Page, Fritz Wassgren, Leo Marehant, Maud LaBlanc, George Gillen, Joe Beyrl, Art Peterson, Alvin Daoust, Louis Clement, Richard Baker. Vincent Janke, Ben FafTord, John Laitala, John Novak, Oscar Anderson, Joseph Page, and Schwarzenbacher of Beaver Dam. Oration Winners Oration--Iris Allen of. Beaver Dam, David Beckwith of Madison, Suzanne Hanson of Wauwatosa, Stuart Klistner of Lancaster, Galen Winter of Shawano, Steve Wise of Fall Creek, Richard Zaborski of Milwaukee (Messmer high). Glenn Stowell of Weyauwega won the public speaking contest held by the Wisconsin Association of the Future Farmers of America in connection with the Forensic League meeting.

He spoke on "The Future of Agriculture." As a result of his victory he will represent Wisconsin in the regional FFA forensic tournament in Chicago next month. Second place went to Jack Tibbits of Galesville, and third to Richard Rio, Corrine the Misses Norma Wassgren, Pris- Vilstrup of Luck. The FFA quartet from Clear Lake was adjudged the best vocal group competing in the FFA choral contest. Mineral Point finished second and Seymour third. MAN NAMED IN FEDERAL WARRANT SURRENDERS C.

Rizzo, 33, Racine, named in a federal warrant charging that he transferred 440 counterfeit C-2 gasoline cou- i pons, surrendered at the United States marshall's office here ycster-' day. Taken before Federal Court Commissioner Floyd E. Jenkins, Rizzo was freed on $1,000 bond after his preliminary hearing was adjourned to April 28. The OPA claims Rizzo transferred the stamps to Alphonse Anzalone, 40, nf Racine, a former amateur boxer and coach, who was arrested last PYiday. cilia Baker.

Gertrude Wiercinski and Rosemary Lamerand. Mrs. Baker received many lovely gifts from her host of friends. Bride to be Honored-Complimenting i Gertrude Wiercinski. who will become the bride of Donald Becker on Saturday, April 22, a pre-nuptial shower was given at the Carl Becker home Friday evening.

Prize winners in 500 were Mrs. John Bott and Mrs. Waino HofTren and in smear, Miss Norma Wassgren and Mrs. Jerry Page. Mrs.

J. Van Ouwerkerk received the door prize. The prospective bride was presented with many lovely gifts. The following-attended: Mesdames John Buehl. Peter Jordan and Leno Erspamer of Hurley; Howard Wagner of Manitowoc; Harry Ban 1 Waino HofTren, Alvin Gullickson, Cameron, Dave LaValle.

Jake Van Ouwerkerk of Gurney; Henry LaDuc, Morse Heffner and daughter, Erma, Layton Daniels, Oscar Youngren, Josephine Wyszynski, Joe Innis and Howard Hardie of Cedar; John Bott, Mike Krall, Thomas Baribeau, Alvin Mxiehl, Joe Zuchowski, Jerry Page, Alvin Daoust, Florence Archambeau, Lillian Roatch, Joe Wiercinski, Vern Dow- Speaks of Love. London --(IP)-- Hermann Goering spoke to the GeiTnans of love today on the eve of Adolf Hitler's 55th birthday. "With immutable love we remember our dearly beloved fuehrer and commander in chief at his birthday," said a Goering order of the clay broadcast from Berlin. He asserted that an oath not to lay down arms should be Hitler's birthday gift. and guests present were Mesdames Oscar Anderson, Joseph a George Gillen, Ed Faftord Richard Baker, Walter Fisher, Ida Melchert, Selma- Eide, Esther Gillis, Ed Fafford Art Peterson, and Charles Bluse.

The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Irvin Fafford. Mr. and Mrs. Omar Trembley Iclt Friday evening for their home in Norfolk.

after spending, a week at the Willarcl Trembley home. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Masse and family visited at the Frank Roffers home in Ashland Friday. Mrs.

Joe Beryl, of Ashland, visited at the home of her brother-in- law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baker, here Thursday evening. Miss Lois Auger returned from Angeles, Saturday morning where she spent the winter months. Miss Dorothy Lintz spent several clays of this past week visiting rela- tives and friends at Ely and Virginia, Minn.

Mrs. Howard Wagner and son, Jerald. or Manitowoc, arrived Friday morning for a week's visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Becker.

Pvt. Raymond Rostollan left Saturday evening for Ft. Story, where he is stationed, after a two weeks' furlough spent at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rostollan.

Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kadletz, son, Cletus, and grandson, Jack, spent the week-end at the Ed Fafford homes. Charles Bluse left Friday evening for a two weeks visits with rela- at Hattle Creek and Traverse City, Mrs. Bernice Baribeau and son, Douglas of Racine, spent the weekend at the Ed Masse home.

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SHOP WITH US! Eagle River Miss Delores Jefferson, Cadet Nurse Corps, St. Anne's hospital, Chicago, is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Jefferson, Conover. and Mrs. Oliver P.

La Chance, Land Lakes, arc visiting relatives at Hot Springs, and the latter's brother, M-2c Francis Dussault, at Norman, Okla. Miss Phyllis Dickman is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Alfred Dickman, Land o' Puzzled! Armed Services Study Case of Man Who Left Army, Joined Marines. Mrs Lakes. She is a cadet nurse at St.

Mary's hospital, Chicago. The Edward Erickson family, Clearwater Lake, have moved to Monico to reside. Mr. Erickson has been caretaker at Lighthouse Lodge the past year. He expects to be called for military service soon.

Mrs. Florence Byington, town of Washington, spent Monday in Eagle River on business and at the home of her sister in law, Mrs. Harry Sheets. Patty Pinkerton, of Ontonagon, is visiting at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Emma Radcliffe.

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Backes and sons. Lance and Peter, returned to Clintonville, Sunday evening, after visiting at the home of Mrs. Backes' parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Cook. Miss Florence Buckman left Saturday for Chicago, where she will be employed in defense work. Washington--(ff)--The armed services are studying the unusual case of William B. Murphree, a 26-year- old young man from Old Hickory, who, army officers said, went AWOL from the army and joined the marines to win the navy cross for heroism in the Pacific.

Murphree's plight has reached the ears of President Roosevelt. A presidential aide has assured one of Murphree's benefactors in Tennessee that consideration. will be given to his "outstanding service during the war." In Marine Custody Meanwhile Murphree, married just iwo weeks ago to a home town girl, remains in marine custody at Nashville, Tenn. A war department spokesman said conferences are be ing held with navy officials on "whether to prosecute or just ride on the record." The war department said Murphree, after six years as a soldier, deserted May 4, 1941, from Fort Benning, where he was stationed as a radio technician. Immediately after Pearl Harbor Murphree enlisted in the marines under the assumed name of Howard R.

Craven. He was cited for bravery or Guadalcanal and in the. battle ol Midway. In the Makin island raid he served with Lt. Col.

Jarr.es Roosevelt, son.of the president, with such distinction he was awarded the navy cross. Walked Out of Hospital Brought back to this country for medical treatment, Murphree walked out of the navy hospital at Oakland about two months ago. He was detained in Tennessee by Police Chief Raymond Cannon, a marine veteraii of the First World War who promptly wrote the president in an attempt to clear Murphree's record The marines call Murphree's hospital disappearance simply '-'an unauthorized absence" and are waiting to hear what the army intends to do. TRACK CONTESTS AT APPLETON SATURDAY Badgers Make First Appearance at Whiting Field. AppIeJon--W--The University of Wisconsin track and field team will make its first appearance in Appie- on Saturday when the Badgers meet Lawrence college at Whiting leld.

Lawrence's navy dominated squad has had only two outdoor workouts because of inclement weather. The Vikings are weak In the field except for the high jump and pole rault. In an indoor meet at Madison, Wisconsin took the measure of Lawrence without difficulty. bright spots for Lawrence in this meet were Tom Young's victories the high jump and high hurdles and Rand Clark's win in the pole vault. Young is a former Badger.

STATE TO ASSIST IN READJUSTMENT OF VETS Lansing--(fl)--The state today offered Michigan municipalities a helping hand in their efforts to assist returning veterans to readjust to peacetime life. The veterans advisory committee approved a manual intended to stimulate and unify the formation of local councils of veterans affairs, to help men and women returning from the war protect their rights and receive the benefits to which they are entitled. Lt. Col. Philip C.

Pack, director of the state office of veterans af- It was pointed out at the war department that a three-year statute of limitations on desertion, now abolished but applicable in Murphree's case, will apply next May 4 24 COUNTY RESIDENTS ARE GIVEN CITIZENSHIP Bessemer American citizenship was granted to 24 county residents who took the oath of allegiance to the United States in circuit cour before Judge T. J. Landers Tuesday morning. The naturalization hearing was conducted by R. W.

Gearring, naturalization examiner of the federa department of justice from Saul Ste. Marie. The list of persons naturalized follows-Louis Trellio, Mary Negri, Do menica Taglienti, Giovanna Stella Katherine Finco, Hedwig i a Maki, Godfred W. Timan, Anna Olivia Timan, Hilda West, Steve Baluha and Katri Pellinen, all Ironwood; Philip Milosevic ant Lf EMRAL RESER Statement of Condition APRIL 13, 1944 RESOURCES Cash and Due from Banks 821,287.07 U. S.

Government Obligations 3,087,264.89 State and Municipal Bonds 348,472.60 Other Bonds and Securities 15,027.00 Commercial and Other Loans 224,613.34 Overdrafts 66.09 Federal Reserve Bank Stock 5,500.00 Banking House 48,000.00 Furniture and Fixtures 6,200.00 Other Assets 131.48 $3,559,562.47 LIABILITIES Capital 100.000.0D Surplus 82,000.00 Undivided Profits 22,056.65 Reserves 22,192.20 DEPOSITS 3,333,313.62 Officers WILBUR F. McLEAN, President ROBERT M. SKINNER, Vice Pres. Cashier FRANK A. JACQUART, Asst.

Cashier WILLIAM J. BIER Asst. Cashier $3,559,562.47 Directors FRANK H. GILLMOR JOHN J. GORRILLA CHARLES M.

HUMPHREY, Jr. WILBUR F. McLEAN DR. A. J.

O'BRIEN ROBERT O'CALLAGHAN ROBERT M. SKINNER WALTER M. WEBB Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation MAXIMUM INSURANCE por Each Depositor NATIONAL BANK. IRONWOOD, MICH. Outstanding on the Gogebic Range COTE TO THY FOR 80 Entrants Will Compete On Classic Course of 26 Miles.

Boston (8) Tradition--defied lUccessfulIy only twice in the 48- year History of the Boston A. A. marathon--loomed today as a bigger obstacle than the gruelling course to the hope of Cote of Montreal or a second successive triumph. Cote, favorite in an unexpected wartime field of 80 entrants for the grind from Hopkinton to Boston over t.he classic course of 26 miles and 385 yards, Is essaying a feat accomplished on only two occasions in the history of the event. BOWLING Fickands Mather League Johnson's--Romstad 378, Breman 485, Jauch 398.

Savera 507. Johnson 466. Totals 741-803-690--2234. De- Rubeis--C. Anderson 363, S.

Varner 467, B. Benson 350, VanSlyck 450, B. A. Morgan 454, handicap 63. Totals 659-704-784--2147.

Longhini's--R. Little 500, R. Smith 395, Dr. Pierpont 376, W. Lyons 461; D.

Longhint 540, handicap 84. Totals 797-768-791--2356. Kennedy's--Calligaro 465, Vojcek 443, N. Thomas 410 Mollard 473, D. A.

Kennedy 556. Totals 802-739-806--2347. Sepplans--B. D. Kennedy 471, C.

Tonkin 475, Woodworth 435, Gusttf- son 488, Sepplan 469, handicap 72. Totals 733-847-830--2410. Tezaks -Repinski 519, W. Erm 428, Geuder 441, Belssel 483, Tezak 500. Totals-734-825-812--2371.

Elks Ladles League Allenders--E. Swanson 431, Allender 392, H. Olson 399, K. Osterman 421, F. Johnson 436, Totals 611-742-726--2079.

McManman McManman 395, R. Endrizzi 412, Krznarich 414, E. Norman 408, Violetta 484, handicap 6. Totals 737631-751--2119. A.

Gunderson--M. King 391, Glaser 428, A. Perl 441, S. Anderson 427, A. Gunderson 480, handicap 114 Totals 744-788-749--2281.

M. Udd-L. Sepplan 438, M. Udd 477, Holmes 452, V. Zigowski 425, Dooley 508.

Totals 770-862-668--2300 C. Kennedy--A. Antin 465, A. Gerovac 510, E. Schieber 423, A.

Kennedy 454, B. Holemo 495. Totals 712802-833--2347. E. Rowe Carmen Skaris 526, M.

Pearson 348, S. Parent 392, E. Fulton 377, A. Appleberry 431, handicap 12. Totals 690-692704--2086.

First rubber raincoats were those of South American Indians, who smeared liquid rubber on their bodies. George Petanovic of Marenisco; Madallna Rolando, Peter Cench Matt Koevula, Hanna Tuomnla am Tilda Suomi, all of Wakefleld; Senja Lydia Nyberg, Irene Montesi anc Mike Tiusanen of Bessemer; anc Celia Soffietti of Ramsay. Clarence Demar, seven-time winner of the event absent from the lineup today.for the first time in years, turned the'trick nearly two decades him only J. J. Caffrey of Hamilton, was able to win In successive Aprils.

With the Colors Kenton-- Cpl. Alfred Trembley of Camp Butner, who is home on a 20-day several days here visiting with friends and relatives. Alfred was inducted in the army two years ago and has spent 15 months in Greenland. He is also visiting realtives in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Ontonagon Lt.

Mary Lepko, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Lawrence Lepko, has arrived safely in New Guinea. Marenisco-- Pvt. T. H.

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