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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 21, 1945)
HEARD THE ANGELS—Co-pilot with Eddie Rickenbacker and author of the current book, “We Thought We Heard the Angels "ing,” Lt. James C. Whittaker, is pictured showing his students the raft upon which in* spent 21 days in the Pacific. He will speak at three church meetings in Eugene Sunday. Lt. J.C Whittaker to Recount Adventures on a Life Raft Xjt James C. Whittaker, co-pilot < f the plane in which Eddie Rick eobacker was downed and survivor of the 21-day ordeal on a raft, will .speak at First Baptist church Sun day at 11 a.rtl., according to Dr. Vance H. Webster, pastor. His topic, “We Thought We Heard the Angels Sing,” is the title of Lt. Whittaker’s current best-seller. Kis new book, “Other Hands,’.’ is scheduled to come off., the presses in October. At 2:30 p.m. Sunday he will speak at the First Baptist Church of Springfield and at 7:30 p.m. int the First Christian church of Eugene. In World War I Lt. Whittaker, born in Cap» Girardeau, Missouri, in 1901, en listed in the navy in the first world war. He was attached to the USS Baltimore as a carpenter’s mate. Upon leaving the service in 1921, lie went into the building trades industry, in which he remained until 1942. In this year Lt. Whittaker en listed in the army, and was attach ed to the sixth ferrying group, air ransport command. He was en Lemon-0 IS THE PLACE TO GO FOUNTAIN SERVICE DRUGS SCHOOL SUPPLIES “DOC” IRELAND, Prop. Phone 2717 Cor. 13th and Alder ! WE INVITE YOU To come in and see I our Leather Goods • Billfolds i • Luggage • Cigarette Cases • Note Books « • Key Cases For everything in Leather -See Preston & Hales Phone 665 857 Willamette Many Positions Now Available For Students Nearly 100 positions are available to men and women desiring local jobs,, Mrs. John Hathaway, secretary of the University employment ser vice, reported Thursday. Slip urges all potential workers to register, especially returning veterans and their wives. For the men, such jobs as foun tain duty, yard work, and deliv eries are available. Veteran's wives, who desire either full-time or part-time work, may get em ployment near the campus or in the downtown district, she added. More Jobs Coming Office work for women has not yet been organized, but before long openings will materialize, Mrs. Hathaway said. Jobs avail able for womeri at present are as waitresses, sales clerks in down town shops, and child care. There are a great many opportunities near the campus for students de siring work for room and board. Mrs. Hathaway has offered to help any student with his employ ment needs. Her office in at the YMCA building at 1225 Kincaid street. gaged in ferrying army planes throughout the United States, and from the west coast to Australia. Immediately before his honorable discharge on his forty-third birth day, the lieutenant was ferrying planes to the south Pacific. His ordeal of three weeks on the raft under the blazing sun and sub jected to the whims of the sea, are recorded in his book, “We Thought We Heard the Angels Sing.” Rebellion Prophesied In Kwama Ranks After almost two weeks of carrying baggage from train to taxi to dorm, members of Kwama are thinking of adding some amendments to their con stitution. The white-clad girls of the sophomore service (with a smile) honorary are worn to the nub of their size 42 sweaters. An amendment to the effect that not more than 150 pounds of luggage should be carried by any one member at any one time would get a unanimous vote from the crushed Kwamas. . Another resolution that black uniforms be substituted for the perishable- white is thought too revolutionary to be passed at this time. But another term will come and the stubborn dissent ers may be weeded out by then. UO Grad Receives Army Promotion A promotion from major to lieutenant colonel in the army air forces has been awarded Fred J. Stevens, a 1929 graduate of the school of architecture. Called to active duty in May, 1942, as a first lieutenant, Stevens was operations officer at the Miami air base for two years before going- overseas. Since then he has been stationed in Australia, New Guinea and Manila with the air transport command. He has helped to plan and organize the recent movement of the occupa tion troops into Japan. Stevens’ brother, Col. Kermit Stevens, is also with the army_^iijt forces. Keuka college has announced a new three-year accelerated course to train nurses. if YOU’LL FIND IT AT THE 'CO-OP 9 ALL TEXT BOOKS ZIPPER NOTE BOOKS NOTE BOOK FILLERS FOUNTAIN PENS MECHANICAL PENCILS CIGARETS CANDY BARS GENERAL BOOKS RENT LIBRARY POSTAL SERVICE CHECKS CASHED FINE LETTER PAPER DRAWING INSTRUMENTS ARTIST'S SUPPLIES PRINTS-REPRODUCTIONS Hundreds of Other Items Uniuersiftj ?CO-OP’ Tastes like home BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. OF EUGENE