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li Hi" In I PAGE TWELVE Th OREGON STATESMAN. Salem. Oregon. Tuesday Morning. December 7. IS 13 Fowler Senas Yule Gift To Buddies Overage Airman Gives $10 to Pals On KP in India Leslie H. Fowler of 2080 North 18th street, Salem, was one of the "overage destroyers" at the head quarters of the army air forces in India. Well over 40, he was in ducted into the army before the directive excluding men over 38 came into effect, and when it did he already was abroad. He got in nearly four months of overseas service as a buck private, most of it on a kitchen detail, before he was released and sent home. Fowler went to Salem and got a defense job in a cannery but he did not forget the friends he had left in India. A few days ago his former commanding oficer, Mai. Charles T. Holmes, received ' the following letter, to which a $10 bill was ' attached: "Dear Sir: "Since I have been home-1 have been working very steady in the cannery and do not get off work in time to get to the stores to get the boys in the kitchen anything for Xmas presents. I am therefore sending in this letter a small do nation or present of cash which -1 wish to be used to buy something there to help make their Xmas a little more pleasant than it would have been. . "I hope and trust that you all are all well and getting along fine. We are canning carrots in the near future and at the present time we .are canning beets and pumpkin at the rate of about 100 tons a day for each thing. It keeps us busy all the time. "Yours truly "Leslie H. Fowler." The letter was brought to the attention of Maj. Gen. George E. Stratemeyer, commanding Am erican air forces in southeast Asia, who sent the following reply: "Dear Mr. Fowler: "Maj. Holmes, the commanding officer of the headquarters and headquarters squadron, army air forces, India-Burma sector, Chi na - Burma - India theater, has handed me the ten-dollar bill and your letter of October 26, which I have read with interest. "The money will be spent ex actly as you intended it should be, and your sending it will add some thing to the Christmas cheer of the men with whom you formerly served and all the others in that squadron. You have my personal thanks, as well as theirs, for your though tfulness. "Although you are no longer a member of the armed forces, I nots you are still serving your country faithfully, in an extreme ly vital industry. Good luck." Where They Are What They Are Doing Ervln W. Meyer has been pro moted to second class petty officer according to information received by his sisters, Mrs. M. J. Van Woert, 833 Mill street; and Mrs Elmer Hansen, route 5. Meyer is a ship's cook and has been in the navy more than a year and is now located at Jacksonville, Florida, Cecil Field. Meyer lived in Salem before he enlisted and has been Joined in Florida by his wife who went from Salem to be with him. i s' ; .::- : .. ..: s'v ., v ! r Cpl. ken- LABISH CENTER neth Grant Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vera Wilson Is sta tioned In a hospital In Aus tralia. Cpl. Wilson went through the New Gaines campaign and has to have an operation on his lers before he will be released. Mrs. Clyde Keene. 2465 North Church street, left Tuesday morn ing to join her husband, Clyde Keene, Carpenter's mate first class, US navy, stationed at Camp Endicott, Davidsville, RI. Mrs. Keene plans to stay as long as her husband is stationed in continenu tal United States. Bethel Staff Sit Earl David David Reed, formerly of this neighborhood, gunner on a bomb ing plane, who has been on 20 missions over Germany, has been transferred from Africa to the Island of Sardinia. He wrote with considerable amusement of the young soldiers hiring the men there to dig their fox holes at five cents per hour. Mrs. Elmer E. Smith baa re ceived word from her husband Lt Cmdr. Smith of the merchant marine that he docked safely in Baltimore, ma ry land on Novem ber 25. Mrs. -Smith has entrained- for Baltimore, Md, to be with him for several weeks.; While there she plans to visit her sister, Mrs. Walter Stiff (formerly Miss Ruth Wechter of Salem).. Lt. Commander and Mrs. Smith have two children now in service. Their son, Ensign Elmer E Smith, jr., with the United States navy, is now seeing active duty in the Pacific. He is a former student of Willamette university and a grad uate of Gonzaga university in Spokane. He received his naval training at Northwestern unver- sity. Their daughter, Miss Norma Smith, is a cadet nurse. She is now completing her nurse's training at Emanuel hospital in Portland. CHICO, Calif.. Aviation Cadet El wood Eugene Obert, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Obert of Salem, has completed basic pilot train ing in the army air forces at Chico, Calif., army air field. Cadet Obert has been trans ferred to Stockton Field, Stock ton, Calif., for advanced pilot training. Upon completion of ad vanced training he will receive his wings. Two Salem, Robert 8. Mack, gunner's mate, third class, son of Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Mack of 1080 Hoyt and Robert E. Hagedorn, seaman second class, son of Mrs. Merlin Harding of Vallejo, Calif., were advanced in ratings or won recognition as "qualified strikers" for petty officer ratings in grad uation exercises held for the ser vice school at the US naval train ing station at Great Lakes, 111. SILVERTON Robert Stranix has been transferred from Camp Phillips, Kan., to an unknown destination, with his "postmaster" address out of Los Angeles. He Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stra nix of Walla Walla, but formerly of Si'lverton. Woman's Mission Meets at Middle Grove MIDDLE GROVE The Wom an's Mission group met for its No vember meeting at the home of Mrs. John Van Laanen, with 14 members and friends present. The annual thank offering was observed in the service. The life membership for Mrs. Anna Wir shing was completed, and one new membership, that of Mrs. Helen Dow was received. Devotionals with Thanksgiving theme were led by Mrs. Cleo Keppenger and les son from Wiser and Wiser 's "All of Life" was given by Mrs. Mary Wampler. The December 21 meeting will be an all vday meeting at the home of President Mrs. John Cage, with pot luck at noon. Rev. J. Kenneth Wishart will conduct annual election. On Thursday, December 2, sev eral of Jimmy Kuenzi's school mates kwent to his home after school, surprising . him on his birthday. Games were played and Mrs. Kuenzi served a birthday cake and ice cream to Larry and Murray Keppenger, Harold Curtis, Donald Case, Wayne Goode, Joyce and Jimmy Kuenzi. Emory Goode observed his birthday anniversary Wednesday, December 1, when, with his fam ily, he was dinner guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dow. The table, covered with a lace doth, was centered with Christmas holly flanked by tapers. A large birthday cake and gifts also feat ured the observance. Reverend and Mrs. Peter Becker cf the American Sundays School union, were present for an evening ervice on Sunday at the school, when a sermon was brought by Rev. Becker and special music In aong, accordion accompaniment by Mrs. Becker. WASHINGTON, Dee. 6 -JP)- Tho war department announced the names of 469 soldiers held prisoners of war by Germany in cluding First Lt. Keith D. Moore, son of Mrs. Mable W. Moore of Detroit. Aviation Cadet Robert S. Gent- skow, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Gentskow of 645 North Cottage street, has reported to the Coffey ville, Kan., army air field for his basic flight training. After nine weeks there he will be sent on to an advanced field where he will finish his cadet training and win his wings in the army air forces. William H. Miethoff, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Miethoff of Brooks, has arrived at the infan try replacement center, Camp Roberts, Calif., for basic training. Prior to entering the service he was employed at the McNary and Stolz farm. Chalmers A. M. Linn, son of Mrs. Sula M. Linn, 1570 Jefferson street, has been promoted to cor poral in the China-Burma-India air service command theatre of operations, according to an an nouncement of the air service command headquarters this week. Cpl. Linn has been stationed in the far east for the past year. L Edward J. Frye, son of Mr. and Mrs. A- W. Fry of rente 3, Sa lem, is the anther of verses en titled "Heavy Cruiser USS As toria" from whose sinking he was one of the survivors. Young Frye enlisted in the navy abont two years ago in a group re cruited under American Legion auspices. He served for elaht months on a submarine which was sunk shortly after he was transferred to other duty. His tribute to the Astoria follows: Here's to the brave USS Astoria in her grave beneath the sea: She died in the Battle of Battles to keep her country free. Though enemy had her surround ed her iron will wouldn't bend With her head held high and her guns ablaze, she met her tragic end. There were sailors who died in that flaming wreck in the lone ly waste of sea, , But they haven't died in vain as long as America is free. These men realized the odds full well, but they didn't turn away; They knew their chances were slim indeed to come through alive that day. As long as we have a ship afloat and men to make her crew, Our navy will have power, also the will, to see the battle through. First LU Milton O. BeU, son of George H. Bell of Stayton, is sta tioned at Wendover Field, Utah. He has been army flight instruct or for 18 months, having been transferred to the Second air force October 1, where he is now air plane commander. He-had his ad vance training at Mather Field, Calif., .and also attended B124 bomber school at Wirtland field. He attended Stayton high school, going on to Willamette university and University of Portland. Prior to his entering the service he was warehouse foreman at the Stayton Canning company. Kenneth L Dehut and Richard L. FJiason, both Salem, have en listed In the navy here. Ralph Mason Wade of Albany has been ordered to active duty as a first lieutenant in the medi cal corps. Ankeny Plans For Christmas Homecoming Party to . Be Held Saturday, December 18 ANKENY Plans were made for the annual Christmas home coming party at the grange meet ing Saturday. A 7:30 o'clock din ner will be served, followed my a program and tree, with' exchange of gifts. This party will be given December 18. Mr. and Mrs. John Zehner were made new members of the grange. Reports were given by the various committees, with Mrs. George Marlatt telling of the cleaning of the hall and wprk done on the quilt, also that the Home Eco nomics club would meet with Mrs. Ethel Bhnston on December 17 for the Christmas party. Mrs. C. F. Johnston reported that all leafy feed such as alfalfa hay contained a special vitamin A that was a benefit to dairy cows.4 She said it was time to prune berry vines, cleaning away all dead stalks. Rex Hartley spoke briefly upon the international conference re cnetly held. J. O. Farr, Rex Hartley and C F. Johnston have been named committee members to see about getting electricity in the grange hall. Mr. Hartley reported that after contacting members of the electric company there was a pos sibility of this service. Rex Hartley volunteered to write letters to all boys in the service who are sons or members of grange families. During the literary program Wayne Johnston gave a guitar solo, and Jake Gilmour gave a talk describing his trip through the southern and eastern states, returning by a northern route. On this trip he was accompanied by his son Gayle. They visited many places of historical interest. Plane Crazy, Comedy, At Silverton School -..SILVERTON The junior and sophmore classes will ' present a comedy "Plane Crazy," at the high school auditorium Friday night. The lead being played by Bob Schwab. Other members of the cast include Louise Leonard, Zephne Given, Alois Berget, Phyllis Starzl, Arnold Herigstad, Wilbur HowelL Will Scarth. Ber- nice Hanson, Darrell Satern, Jane Lynch and Joan Cooper. Mrs. Newman Suffers Fractured Collar Bone AUMSVILLE Mrs. Gus New man fell on the steps at a Salem cannery Wednesday and broke her shoulder bone. She is suffering considerable pain and is being cared for at the home of her sister-in-law, . Mrs. Blanche New man, at Four Comers. x James' J. Overlook, above, hus band of the former Virginia Arlene Davis of Lyons has re ceived a commission as second lieutenant In the marine corps after completing basic train ing as an officer at the marine corps schools at Quantlco, Va He is now enrolled in 'reserve officers' class for advanced training in principles of com mand. His home is in Seattle. - Ron V. Hasklns, now in England with the USNR, has sent a clever hand-drawn V-mail 1 Christmas card to Sheriff X. C. Burk telling all the folks "Hello from England. Robert E. Lee Herring of 495 North 21st street, has arrived at St. Anselm's college for a course of instruction lasting approximate ly five months prior to his ap pointment as an aviation cadet in the army air forces flying-training command. His training will in clude numerous academic courses as well as elementary flying train ing. When her has completed the courese he will be classified as a navigator, pilot or bombardier and go onto schools of the flying train ing command for training in these specialties. Rodney G. Vandeneynde, son of Gene A. Vandeneynde, has been graduated from the New York midshipmen's school and is com missioned as an ensign in the na val reserves. He was one of 14 Oregon and Washington men to be graduated. Mrs. Reynolds, Former Salem Resident, Dies Mrs. Nettie Beckner Reynolds. formerly -of Salem and widow of the late John W. Reynolds, died at her home in Portland on Sun day, December 5. Relatives include J. O. Goltra, Mrs. Malcolm Gilbert of Portland, Miss Mary Reynolds, Mrs. Lloyd Reynolds and Mrs. Louis Lach- mund of Salem. Commitment services will be held in the City View cemetery Wednesday at 1 p.m. Valloy Births SILVERTON Mr. and Mrs. f Ernest Hillman of Molalla are re porting the birth of a daughter Mt the Silverton hospital on Dec ember 4. i SILVERTON Mr. and Mrs James Downs are anouncing the birth of a son -at the Silverton hospital on December 4. Mr. and Lira. R. A. Shepherd of Scotts Mills report the birth of a daugh ter ta the hospital on Sunday. MISSION BOTTOM Grant Hilton is the name given to a son born to mr and mrs. Harry Mayo, November 29. This is the second child but the tint boy. ' ( SH EL LUBRICATION WILL HELP YOUR 0y HI sm jnW PI Whoro Wartimo Stop and 60 Hurts Cars JFtS Sm UMKca yvmx a lies UW la U crankemj partUltj bursal tani parUclM are coastaau Vronotiac oil deterioration. Aaa short trip aom't mUmw KWtiMtornmimowh to cvmpormt moistwa. italic U oaiU form. Hum 8kM chsp 'Wartine Stop sal Co eomt fnUjr faarg root WtUrjr. Thta sot only atartlns trao fctea tot a ruinad kmttcry. Your BhU Dealer or Slxll Strriet 8U tioa w!B sUdly refill It. reckars , oefl ym a M on If yura to Wyond kelp. Ta aara yma "torr haa It checked weekly. ! Wartbao Btp BoifttS- ad Go. tukrleatioa KlWtiM aiflaras.. ttomUom. SaeUuarfeation keepa tfceaa 'Vital point preceded. At tke aaaae time SbcOabrieatioa- arrriea checks park plus, lisfcta. tires, battery ad cleasa ag vladowa. Oae way to mfaee Wartime Stop aad Ge enaJa eaaeiS y oil faupuritiaa b ta replace the dirty aartridc ia your ail fitter. Batter have tka SMI aaaa bok at ywrs Foa drWe in. Ha It vitlm CAR OUTLAST THE DURATION I 5000 cars every day150,000 a month! That's how fast Wartime Stop and Go is draining America's remaining pool of automobiles! And a big reason is that so many people figure that less driving ra tioned driving means less caret - But it isn't true ! In wartime it's all Stop and Go the hardest kind of driving there is. And neglect means trouble burned out bearings, scored pistons, ruined batteries ... at a time when replacements are hard to get. Don't take chances! Shellubrication service, designed to meet Stop and Go driving conditions, was never more important than now. Shell Service Stations and Shell Dealers offering this service will-inspect your car give you a report oh its condition show you what services it requires and how they perform them. And, when the job is done, you will receive the famous Shellubrica-. tion diagram -receipt showing every step they've taken. fwl A CC E A DAT G FOR 'SHE LI U D H I C AT I M TO DAY ! Women's- Clubs Exceed Bond Quota in State The Oregon Federation 01 wom en's club has gone over the half million dollar rhark in its Novem ber campaign to sell enough war bonds to pay. the $300,000 cost ; of one heavy bomber for the fight ing forces. Total bond sales re ported by Mrs. Charles W. Robi spn, Portland, campaign chairman, were about $525,000, with many clubs and counties "still unheard from.' ' This is enough, says Mrs.' Robi son, not only for the bomber but for two or three supporting pur suit planes as well, i : .'"- I 1 1 The Portland - Federation I I of Women's Organizations, with Mrs, E. Victor Creed as chairman, chalked up sales amounting ! to $240,636 which included one $100, 000 denomination series F bond sold by the Women's Advertising club. Members of . the Klamath Falls Library club, working un der the direction of their presi dent, Mrs. . Roland Oakes, ! and their war service chairman, Mrs. Loren Palmerton, accounted:. for another $100,000. Hhe .': Seaside Woman's club, with Mrs. Cassius W. Peck, as chairman, reported sales in Seaside and Astoria (to taling more than $39,000. Port land Woman's 'club workers, with Mrs. A. R. Ritter as chairman,! re ported $32,000. ' A complete club-by-club report will be ready within . the week, Mrs. Robison says. 1 The Oregon federation's cam paign was conducted in. coopera tion with the women's division of the Oregon war, finance commit tee, lit was' part of nationwide drive launched this fall in the geti?' eral federation of women's I dupf to replace,! by the sale of v;f r bonds, the g 60 American bombf.-r-'J lost I in thejjraid oyer SchweinfutV Germany, 'In October. in Mrs. Arbiickle Dies Monday : SILVERTON. ttee. 6 Marie Arbiickle, !51, 507 NorvrJv rangementl are In charge of Elk ' man's Memorial jFuneral hom4.r r Mrs. Arbucklei was bora MaV 14, 1892 nGaftpn, NJD. and b4 lived in Ujperton for 22 lyeiV She is survived by her widowfr,' J. D. Arbuckle and three sons a4 three daugihtirs. They are Jesse fn theiUS marine corps: Fremont. ilS army, stationed fi In OklahomW xucnara Eunice Wash, Sarah. Arbuckle, and Byran Tresidder, bilvertrfv Vancouvejk Fern I TinnvnhaiiAi. ! 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