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Friday, November 21, 1941 Ten The Capital Journal, Salem, Oregon 40 Armored Divisions Need Of U.S. Army With Army in the Field, Nov. 31 (if) The army needs at least 40 armored and motorized divisions "If we are going to participate In affairs overseas," a congressman- colonel serving in the Carolina ma neuvers said today. Col. Charles I. Faddls, U. S. rep resentative from Pennsylvania and a member of the house military af fairs committee, made the state ment in an Interview as orders went out for three such divisions to rip again into the advancing first army. It was the sixth and scheduled to be the last day of a field exercise pitting the IV army corps against the first army. There will be an other training battle next week. "Eighteen months aio I proposed that we create 10 armored divisions like the first and second In these maneuvers," said Col. Faddls, tem porarily on the staff of MaJ. Gen. Charles L. Scott, commander of the first armored corps. "Now we have four, with a fifth to be formed and a sixth eontenv plated. We ought to have 40 me chanized or motorized divisions if we are going to participate in af fairs overseas. "By June we'll be producing 1,000 tanks, more than enough to equip two divisions, a month." Official report from British sources estimate the German army has 30 panzer divisions, with number of tanks in each than in the U. S. divisions, but armored force experts here believe the American tank designs and armor better than the best abroad. smx (Continued from Page 5) r A -a I I f Jp Ah" 3? -' - y I. -( vVa .. ' ; . l h. ... n n-.B.iiiMimw ....i.i.i.m.i.nT. , 1, n SU$5S EASY IF YOU KNOW H O W"Double bird's nest" Is the name of this aerial routine In which Velma Zieglcr (top), 18, and Iris Mullane, 12, are cooperating so happily at Canton, Ohio where Mrs. Ruth Malloy trains aerial acts In an old barn. Mrs. E. J. Reasor, Mrs. Harry Wen- deroth, Mrs. W. 8. Bldwell and Mrs, Walter Flscus of Eugene. Assisting about the rooms were Mrs. Nellie Harrison, Miss Mary Jo Ladd, Miss Betty Mahaney and Miss Ora Mahaney. Serving were Miss Estella Smith, Miss Joy Coley, Miss Audrey Jackson, Miss Wllma Sar- gent, Mrs. Leslie Carson, Miss Lois Allreed of Eugene, Mrs. Clifton Cass, Mrs. Ray Harold of Valsetz, Mrs. Erney Chamberlain of Newberg, Miss Elene Douglas, Miss Dorothy Gib' son of Eugene, and Miss Helen Rose Lee. Carol Cole of Eugene passed the dream cakes. For her wedding trip the bride chose a brown tallleur with match ing accessories and an orchid cor sage. Mr. and Mrs. Rlckard will make their home in Lebanon, where he Is a member of the high school faculty. The bride attended Willamette university and is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha sorority. She Is a gradu ate of Northwest Christian college In Eugene and attended Phillips college in Enid, Oklahoma. Mr. Rlckard Is a graduate of the University of Ore gon and Northwest Christian college. Visitors Feted In Silverton Sllvcrton The Salem camp of the Royal Neighbors of America were guests of the Silverton group Tues day evening at the WMA-RNA hall In Silverton as the result of Silver- ton losing In the "umbrella" contest conducted during the summer months Twenty-five were present from Salem, Especially honored guests were Sarah Peterson, state oracle and Carmcl Weddle, Dowell district ora cle both of Salem. Tlie Dowell district convention will be beld In Salem next spring. Mrs. A. Stewart of Mill City, formerly of Nebraska, now a resi dent of Silverton was welcomed as a member by transfer. The program committee for Tues- duy evening was Bessie Porter, Irene Oiroux and Ida Davis. Musical numbers were given by Earl and Merl Orogan, Jean Oveross and Marnnbelle Meusslg, and a song skit by Bessie Porter and Nadlne Skalfo. Readings were presented by Ruth Wardrlp, Edna Walker and a joke skit by Bessie Porter and Ruth Oveross. A fashion parade of 1B29 Included modeling by Annetta Thomas, Wealtha MaUileson, Na dlne Skalfe, Irene Glroux and a doll wearing the baby clothes of Bessie Porter. Umbrellas and chrysanthemums formed the decoration In the dining room, with the committee In charge Margie Rye and Clara Enloe as co chairman, with Annetta Thomas, A reader quite rightly protests against an answer I gave, in which I told a mother-in-law that it was all right to give a stork shower lor her daughter-ln-law. My reader says: "I can't see why such a shower would be any better taste for the husband's mother to give, than for the wile's mother. Both families are equally related aren't they?" And so, I want to take back this answer or at least explain that what I said applied to a definite case, and not to a general one. . As I remem ber It, the situation was that of a daughter-ln-law who a very short while before the stork's arrival had come to make her permanent home in her husband's town. The show er was given by her mother-in-law to bring her into closer contact with members of the family, which was a large and clannish one. In this case the bride had not made her own friends, who could have given her a shower. I do agree that un der ordinary circumstances, a near- Edna Walker, Marie Thomas, Vel ma Thompson, Maggie Terry, Mabel Kirk and Ruth Wardrlp assisting. Seventy-five were In attendance. Silverton Mrs. Frank Hubbs Is spending her Thanksgiving holiday at the California homes of her nelce and nephews. At the San Francisco home of the Max Hubbs, were Mrs. Frank Hubbs, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Chalfan (Ruth Hubbs) and David Earl, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hubbs and George, and Mrs. Elizabeth Jamie of Silverton, en route home from the Hawaiian Islands where she has spent several weeks wtlh relatives and friends. Dallas A pie social held the in terest of the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary when they met at the armory Tuesday evening and delegated the duties of auctioneer to Mrs. H. D. Peterson as the members relaxed for an hour or fun following a business meeting. Members of the auxiliary were in vited to attend a department meet ing at Salem on November 30 called by Ethel Keck of Seaside, de partment president. Present were Mr. and Mrs. An ton Franck, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer I Ray, Mr. and Mrs. V. Ray Boyd-! ston, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wells. Mr. and Mrs. Linzji Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Martin, Mrs. H. D. Peterson, Mrs. Jack Hayes. Mrs. Melvin O. Cutler, Mrs. A. H. Davis, Laird V. Woods, Frank Wlllson and Mrs. Bertie Martin. est In-law wouldn't do at alll Lace for the Bride's Mother Dear Mrs. Post: You have said that a bride may wear lace espe cially lace that Is a family heirloom at a wedding at any hour of the day, but that lace, combined with net, organza, or mull would be bet ter than lace combined with satin if the wedding is a simple one. Will you please tell me if the mother of the bride may wear a lace dress at the wedding, no matter what hour of the day? Answer: Ordinarily lace Is evening material. Whether or not it could seem suitable would depend upon Its pattern and the style of making. It might be lovely! On the other hand it might look all wrong. Tlte Thirtieth Wedding Year Dear Mrs. Post: What shall give my wife for our thirtieth wed ding anniversary? I didn't want to give her anything for the house, but rather something for herself alone. Answer: The thirtieth wedding anniversary is pearl. Nothing is more beautiful than the cultured pearl. Many people misunderstand what these are. They are not imi tation. They are no more imitation than is a flower grown in a hot house, yet their market value Is ex traordinarily low, compared with that of self-grown pearls. Movement in Libya Highly Important By DeWltt MacKenile (Caplt.l Journal War Analyst) Prime Minister Churchill's assertion that the allied of fensive in Libya "will affect the whole course of the war" is a rather typical British understatement, since an allied vic tory would be likely to shorten the- war Immeasurably whereas a sweep ing defeat might be absolutely cata strophic. At the risk of seeming unduly re petitions I call the reader's atten tion again to the fact that preser vation of Britain's control of the Mediterranean theater. Is, next to the defense of England Itself, the thing of greatest Importance to the allied cause. Should the British lose that vital domination, It is difficult to see how they could hope to win the war. Misrhtv Stride Possible The greatest tnreat to England's control is the possession of Libya by the axis forces. If the axis, and particularly the nazls, can be knock ed out of northern Africa altogeth er, the threat to the Mediterranean will be reduced to a minimum, and the allies will have taken a mighty stride toward final victory. Thus tremendous importance at taches to this long-delayed full- dress offensive across the desert, against the axis defenses along the Italian military highway which skirts the sweeping circle of the sea between Egypt and French Tun isia. America of course has a very considerable stake In this operation, for It has been made possible through the equipment which we have been pouring Into Africa. Any stoppage of supplies at this crucial Juncture, by the way, might ipell the difference between success and defeat for the allies. These Objectives Important Thre are numrous important ob jectives which are involved. These include: I. To try to relieve the German pressure against the Rus sians by causing Hitler to with draw warplanes and other equip ment in order to support the axis In Libya. 3. To make a quick conquest of Libya so as to prevent Hitler from gaining control of Prance's colon ies in adjoining north Africa a danger which seems to be increas ed through the reported enforced retirement of General Weygand as commander-in-chief of the French colonial armies. Weygand is cred ited with having stood between Hitler and these African bases which are important to the Germans both In the Battle of the Atlantic and for land operations against the British in Egypt, 3 To render the Germans impot ent in north Africa so that if Hit ler succeeds in breaking into the Caucasus and on into the Middle East, he won't be able to work his famous squeeze-play by attacking Egypt simultaneously from Libya, A beautiful net table la the murk or a successful. well-Informed host ess. Find out Just how to set your table benutlfully, by rending Emily Post's booklet, "The Etiquette of Table Setting . send for It, enclos ing ten cents. Address Emily Post, care or this newspaper. Box 75, Sta tion 0. New York, N. Y. W ar and Bombardment Insurance! In these uncertain times we now have available this new Insurance coverajre. Ask us to quote you rates. Muggins Insurance offices keep up-to-date on insurance requirements. CHUCK IP m wnKi L3i1Mnsurance iLaJ OREGON'S LARGEST UPSTATE AGENCY SALEM AND MAR8HFIELD lit N. Commercial it. Salem Dial 446 PHWICIAM, JqP in Li fmmmtp to UNO A SETTfttaVAV TO UFf WATEC Jl Mt INVtMIt THE PUMP ccHstimnoH me to lack of PROPER 'BULK" IN Trie PlET IS TO CORRECT THE CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE WITH A PEUCIOUS CEREAL, .AIL-BKAH...EAT lAWP PRINK HENTy 3') OF WATER,, Mi Elks Preparing Cheer Show If an Elk says "Meet the Wife," any time within the next three weeks, It won't necessarily mean that the lady Is present. "Meet the Wife" is the title of the Salem Elks' annual Christmas season show, to be presented In the Elks' auditorium December 9, 10 and 11. For the sixth successive year Sa lem Civic Players are producing the Elks' show with Miss Beulah Gra ham directing. "Meet the Wife" Is declared by lodge members who have looked In on rehearsals, to be the funniest play of the Berles, at least since "Hay Fever," presented several years ago. All members of the cast have had previous stage experience although some will be new to Salem audien ces. They Include Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam C. Dyer, Ruth Versteeg and Waldo Miller who have been in oth er Salem Civic Players produc tions; Maxine Klinge, Robert Mon roe, Ralph Curtis and Allan Richardson. r . ' 33 Annual Xmas Tree Approved at Gervais Oervais The city council met In regular session and voted to again have the annual community Christ mas tree. Mayor Molson appointed Prof. Uerhammer and Larry Man Ion to take charge of the program. The Hermosa club will purchase and sack candy. Other commit tees will be appointed to have charge of decorations. I " -S ri H I T Warning that a Carmen called Miranda must look to her laurels was served by sinuous little Carmen Roccs, 4, In her dance at Manila. She's from ft famous family of publishers. Why some telephones report busy Conversation finished, but receiver left off the hook forgotten. Bookit ash traya, ornamentl can keep It "off the hook" too. IMAGINE AN ACH E Miami Beach. Fla., fishermen be. Ileve that this three-lnch-wlde tooth, dredged from the Atlantic, must have come from a shark TO or 80 feet long. Normally sharks measure some 20 feet, have molars like those shown. Negroes Famous Will Go on Air The first name among negroes in sports heavyweight boxing champ ion Joe Louis will be featured In the third broadcast of the "Free dom's People" series over the Na tional Broadcasting company's red network from 12:30 to X p. m. EST (9:30 to 10 a. m. PST) November 23. "Freedom's People," a once month series sponsored by a tional advisory committee with which the U. S. office of education cooperates, dramatizes negro con tributlons to American life. The November program features negroes In sportf. Jesse Owens, who showed body- worshipping nazls something in the way of physical ability when he captured three first places In the 1936 Olympics at Berlin, will join Louis on the broadcast. Bill Stern, ace sports commentator, will Inter view Owens; Ken Carpenter will question the taciturn Louis. Owens holds world records In the 100 yard and 220 yard dashes and the running broad Jump. He won the 100 and 200 meter and broad Jump events at Berlin and also lan on the American team which won the 400 meter relay. . After a pro fessional tour and various other jobs, Owens has returned to Ohio State university to complete his studies. Louis, undefeated In the ring since he won the heavyweight title In 1937, will probably speak from California where he Is residing while awaiting a call from his draft board. Leaves for Seattle Scio Kyle Folsom of near Cot tonwoods has left for Seattle to continue work in sheet metal, hav ing started a course on the old Albany college campus some weeks ago. He is grandson of the Sclo Lytles and started his school career here as a small boy, completing high school at Albany In 1940. Launch Big Battleship at Newport News Newport News, Va., Nov. 31 OH The 33,000-ton battleship Indiana. which Secretary of Navy Knox de scribed as a symbol of this nation's will to survive In a world at war, splashed into the James river to day from her building ways at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock company, six months ahead of schedule. Mrs. Lewis C. Robblns of Wichita Palls, Texas, daughter of Indiana's governor, Henry P. Schrlcker, hurled a be-rlbboned bottle of champagne against the towering bow to send the mighty vessel on her way at 7:53 a. m. (PST). Governor Schrlcker, Governor James R. Price of Virginia, high naval officials and ft number of congressmen watched the $70,000, 000 vessel slide down the ways, slick ened with 45 tons of grease, with out mishap. Secretary Knox declared It no ac cident that the Indiana, third of her name, was ready for launching six months early. "When our Industry and labor are united," he said, "there Is noth ing on earth can stop them.". As the big ship hit the water tugs moved up to take her In tow to an outfitting pier in another part of the yard. Whistles cut the air and planes circled overhead as the bunting-bedecked warship start ed Its glide. Mrs. Robblns went to the micro phone a moment before the laifhoh ing to issue a cherry call, "How an you." Then she stepped back and swung the bottle against the ship." The 33,000-ton vessel, of the sams class as the South Dakota and ths Massachusetts which were launched at other yards earlier this year, represents 731 days work st ths Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock company. Her keel was laid November 30, 1939. , nvwww,....:. -- - - and Other eHfltnaTrjr canaed akin irrits. tiona quickly soothed br highly aucceaardl Sometimes, a call is answered at one tel ephone, but you talk from an extension ...the original instrument remaining "off the hook" after the conversation has been finished. People can't reach you by telephone when that happens. Your line is "busy" to anyone calling. For full use of your telephone, please keep your instrument "hung up" ready for service I THB PACIFIC TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY Business Office, 740 State 8k Phone Slot PLANT The latch string is always out at the home of the Merry Master Bakers they are happy in their work of mak ing Master Bread for you ni0 '2M AT YOUR GROCER'S fi
