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Page Sixteen THE REGISTER-GUARD. EUGENE. OREGON. Allies Rush War Goods to Jugoslavs By HENRY T. GORRELL CAIRO U.R Loadi of wtr material, fresh off liberty ships juat arrived in Italy from the United States, constantly are be ing rushed to the embattled par tisan forces in Jugoslavia, I am now permitted to reveal. What is more, the allies began hurrying supplies to the army of Marshal Gen. Josip Broz (Tito) across the Adriatic sea almost from the moment that the Italian ports of Brindisi, Bari, and Bar letta became available to the al lied fleets. I was In Barl for several weeks with the British navy after the eighth army occupied that strate gic port, and there I . saw an amazing shuttle service by scores of little caiques, or llsmng smacKS, arriving in Italy, Jam-packed with Jugoslav refugees, only to depart as quickly as they could be loaded with vital supplies for Tito's men. ' Security regulations were very strict at the time and there were two occasions when I was almost literally kicked off piers when I tried to talk with the Jugoslav ar rivals. The mosquito fleet sailed across the narrow Adriatic with every thing from light anti-aircraft guns and tommy guns to bully beef, tobacco, army biscuits, and tins of gasoline. Keeping the life-line open is one of the most intrepid tasks of this war. It often is necessary to patch up these vessels, which con stantly are being hunted down and bombed by German aircraft. At Bari these little ships were under heavy guard at their piers by both American and British military police. American officers have been supervising this, shuttle service across the Adriatic, and from the very beginning have made fre- queni trips to ine Dalmatian islands in the rickety craft where they made personal contact with Tito's staff. The British navy and British and American fighter planes have been keeping the Germans busy while Tito's fishing fleet plies back and forth, unloading humans, including attractive Ju soslav partisan women nurses. The khaki-clad nurses are not allowed to get in touch with American and British troops and are escorted wherever they go by M.P.'S. Staff talks between the Jugo slav partisans and American and British officers often were con ducted aboard ship while they were Being reloaded In the Ital ian harbors. ' Radar Training Open To 17-Year-0lds The nnw has urtfant naari fnr 17-year-olds to train as radar tecnnicians, announces cniei spe cialist W. E. Bell, In charge of the Eugene navy recruiting substa tion. ADolicants'uhniilil pleted at least two years of high School Trmthamnttna rv tta uintua. lent and have some knowledge of physics and either electricity or raaio. Those who can nn funda mental qualifying test In the Biorenamea subjects will be en listed as seamen first class, a rat inff eaual to cnrnnml in ha im and given the opportunity to at- icna a naval raaio materiel school for nine months of intensive training. . These men can emu nafor offi cer ratings of radio technicians and radarmen whlla train. Upon graduation they are either seni on to omer scnools for more advanced training and higher rat ings, or are assigned to ships, shore stations or units of the na val air corps. "This iS One Of h na nnnnn- tunitlos offered by any branch of me armea services," the recruiter points out. "The course is equal to three years of college training in ramo ana souna engineering. The field of eWtri. i. w. T la vctuill- lnE more tmnnrlnnt .Intl.. - i - -- 1 ...... uaiij, auu those who take advantage of the imvys training will be able to obtain a high-type civilian Job after the war." The recruiter also announces that 17-year-olds who are in their nnai term ot high school may be ennsiea ns radar recruits and piacea on inactive duty until com pleting the current semester. GRANGE PARTY HELD DORENA Dorcna grange held lis Christmas meeting last week. The business was taken care of by the executive committee. The following program was presented by the new lecturer, Thelma Wicks: Recitations by Alvln Ro bey. Dean Snauer, Doral Robey, ana Elmore Robey; a story of Christmas carols by two readers Aveneue wicks and Vivian Cole; a chorus of eight members and a soloist, Richard Wicks; a recita tion by Loa Joy Bales. "Santa Onus" appeared and each person received a gift and a popcorn ball. Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood were visitors. AT TCAl.KER WALKER The , Walker club1 Christmas tree was held at the1 home of Mrs. Anna Grousbeck 1 with eleven members present : Gifts were distributed and the ; time was spent socially. I The grade school program has i been changed to Thursday eve ning, Dec. 23 instead of Friday. ' The pupils are to be given a week vacation for the holiday. School will resume Jan. 3, Practical Things She'll Appreciate GIFTS FOR WOMEN PRINTED CREPE HOUSE COATS Pastels or more brilliant colors in lovely rayon crepe robes. Thrillingly feminine with floral prints. Look glamor ous Christmas morning. ................... ..............' ....... COLORFUL Start back to school with a wardrobe refresher. . For the dark winter days yet to come, you'll love a bright skirt. A practical Christmas gift . , YOUTHFUL FLATTERING DRESSES She'll want a new dress for the holidays. A Christmas gift to last for several seasons. Dressy blacks, or more n QA colorful styles 5U SPORT JACKETS So comfortable for heal ratloned days; so handy all year 'round.' Casual Jackets make welcome A QA gifts. ... 0.3U UMBRELLAS Gay umbrellas are a grand gift idea. Buy a really nice one in a color to match C Qfl her coat DswU HANKIES Remember your friends with a handkerchief. A little gift mat says so much .. DRESSER SETS Three piece comb, brush and mirror sets in luclte plastic make an atlrac- A QO tlve gift ffteSO . SWEATERS Warm soft sweaters in rich colors. She can always use an extra ft QQ sweater T uiwO FASCINATORS A gift to keep her curls in place. Becoming fascinators in pastel OQ colors 90C DAINTY SLIPS Lovely crepe slips generous, ly trimmed with lace make an elegant ft AO out Z.iJo GIRLS' CRISP COTTON DRESSES Stripes, checks, and prints in clever patterns for school or party dresses. She'll love getting something lift new to wear on Christmas ' Ltlj A haven for last-minute shoppers! 7.90 PLEATED SKIRTS 3.98 "'Xpy ROOMY BAGS 1 f Sh" BfJ 4.98 , Qs&X I Vjf Attractive handbags that add f Vf f I 'jjm'fL chic to her costume as well as I fk JT k' B 23c ; imn -- ,m iftW FABRIC GLOVES V- -LJLA W V"7))! She needs gloves for these cqld ff. E?t f VI' winter days. Attractive gloves J Sla WL KT' Vt add 80 much to fler cos- -a,. , Tjf Klif, CELANESE HOSIERA Y fiyrjk Beautiful sheer hosiery that is i' P- VA 80 flattetto In rich gc-with- 1 ' ?s..j' J,f LXV everything shades, Rica Sun, nn .. 3 J. Ij 1 4J 'Ta Rio Tan, Mexi Beige OOC m , J& WOMEN'S SLIPPERS . W tk. A serviceable, comfortable Iys. - slipper in shiny black leather. . O ft ) -VHard sole. Medium heel 4 f h LOVELY BLOUSES u A now blouse will add new lustre to her suits'. Dressy or tailored styles. Whites 'or colored ... SEWING BOXES Cretonne covered box with many sections. Mother will like it for sewing afternoons. KNITTING BAGS Big roomy bags to hold all . her knitting essentials. Nice ft QQ for shopping, too ... ttjj SANTA KNOWS THEY FOR BOYS T-SHIRTS Red, blue, or navy striped pull over sweaters. Sizes -small, medium, large. QA Grand for school wOv ! SKIRTS Colorful Dlaids to wear Kir-lr to school. Gay as the Christ mas season. Pleated front and back. n qq Sizes 7-16 30 REVERSIBLES Bright plaid on one side and gabardine on the other. Warm school -. -10.90 WARM COATS Warm fleece coats in wlnea. blues, greens. Sizes 8-16. For practical Christ mas gills 10.90 bM $! 7 t7 Sure To Please HIM ' Towncraf t Shirts 2.49 . ALL-WHITE SHIRTS Nu-Craft collar. Sanforized -shrunk. A shirt every man - would be glad to 14'2-17. All sleeve 49c . TOWNCRAFT TIES Stripes and f i g u r e s in all ' ' shades to please every-taste. Dad will expect Christmas , ALL WANT CLOTHES AND GIRLS . MILITARY SUITS In blue or suntan, Suit with Sam Brown belt. Sizes 6-10. A grand giit for a A GO boy's Christmas 490 DRESS SHIRTS While or floured Tim Po.... dress shirts. Sizes 8-16. Practi cal, welcome Christ- 1 Oft mas gills . 1ZJ MELTON JACKET Part-wool naw iarWoi. ;!. ii 16, 18. Slash pockets. A Chris mas gift to last 1 AO several seasons , XJ O BOYS' SLACKS Tweeds, Bedford cords and gab- arames. Blues, tans, browns. Sizes 10-16. Practical n nn Christmas gift 090 get. Sizes lengths .... a tie for 1 Z 1.65 iff .yfttv i mM- 111 A 1943 'J1 HOUGH time fa short for Christ A pmg. you can still count on PcnJT those pr-ctical and usable gift, whichZ ! year makes more welcome than ever. And, of course, this includes the War Rw and Stamp, of the United States without 2! no 1943 list of Christmas presents i, cJJ 1 w Jk FOR MEN SWEATERS Brown or oxford gray itap! sweaters with double elbow. Sizes 3646. A gift 0 00 for Dad 0w0 POPLIN SHIRT Water repellent finish. Sanfor ized form fit. Double podtst front. Of sturdy Conqueror po lin. Sizes n 00 144 to 17 tuQQ POPLIN JACKET Rayon lined. Two slash poekrt and breast pocket Covered fly. Water and wind repellent A year 'round " C 00 gift DeOU FUR FELT HAT Good looking hats, imarlly styled in genuine fur felt A gift that will be sure A QQ to please Dad 030 DRESS SOCKS Cottons and rayons. Stripes or clocks. Sizes 10V4-12. Thws pairs make an attractive, wel- come gift 3 iorLOO SPORT SLACKS Gabardines, Bedford cords, and coverts. Browns, blues, tans. Full range of 4.98 sizes SPORT SHIRTS Rayon or cotton gabantoj Towncraft shirts. Assortment ot colors. Sizes small, rt QQ medium, large .ewU BILLFOLDS All-leather billfolds with manf n,Bn,taota. Fold flat. Black, browns, light natural 1 Q0 shades , AS W SERVICE GIHS Reduced prices on all service men's gifts. Sewing kits, shin kits, duffle bags. All the tWM he needs at 49C lower prices - w SPORT SHIRTS Dunbrooke long-sleeve sport shirt in heavy broadcloth. SizM small, medium and large, iw . 1.98 HANDERCHEFS Box of two all-white hcw&J chiefs. Remember your Wena with a 2bC Ihoughlful gift "
