Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 March 1943 — Page 6

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. And his emblem will indicate that

he's a member of the CAP's new Duck

b. Duck club members—and they are

numbered in the dozens—have won

their distinction while combing the ocean for enemy submarines; or ‘While ' assisting : in sea. nh)

‘They're the boys who skim along a

few hundred feet, above 4 the water,

Here are the tslgria of the civil air patrol (top) and the em. blem of the Duck club.

on the prowl for undersea raiders.

When they spot one they radio

Really Good Qualities That Look the Part!

EVER HITS.

Neat Stripes! Cluster Stripes! Multi-Stripes!

Plenty of 136180 Thread Count White Broadoloths!

Geometrios! Blues! Tans! Groans! Grays!

Tailored to our spetifi cations. with starchless stand-up collars, ocean pearl buttons that will not yellow in laundering and a full cut throughout! Of fine fast color fabrics that will. withstan For men and young: mon!

the nearest patrol bombers, Gr, now that they are armed, occasionally attack a U-boat themselves. It's largely to their credit that subma-

coast have been stopped. -. . He's Civilian Flier - The CAF pilot is a civilian. He

steals hours from sleep or recreation for his patriotic service. He flies his

{-|]own plane or a rented ship. Some pilots lost their lives and others had

more than one deep-sea ducking when their motors conked out, before this new elub and its modest badge of honor were instituted. - The idea originated with Lieut. Col. L. ‘A. Vilas, CAP executive officer and one of America’s pioneer fliers. By coincidence, one of the first Duck club members was his nephew, Lieut. Ward Vilas, who took his dive while hunting subs on CAP coastal patrol. Fhe

Do Vital Job Many of CAP’s nearly 70,000 men

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many washings and much wearl

and women members never will be

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Checks! Plaids! Clip Figures!

SPRING HEADLINERS!

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Lieut. Col. L. A. Villas, executive officer of the civil air patrol.

eligible for Duck club membership, for much of the organization's acs:

Spruce up for spring in a new AETNA-INSURED HAT b Lee! Lee's snappy shying and and attention to quality is ol

known by every we

l-dressed man!

We've many new

numbers , « , in spring. shades of brown, tan, blue, gray,

green.

MEN! SINCE YOU ARE. BUYING FEWER SHOES...

BUY WISELY ..

The maker of Fortune Josiwass; has long had an appreciation of quality . ..

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army . uniforms with special insig-

|| nia, have no.military standing. But

they provide their own radios and

they take a tough course in ie hi aviation, 72 hours of basic training and an advance course of 153 hours. Most CAP duties aren't as spectacular as sub chasing, but they're all valuable. Pilots have saved thousands of man ‘hours by flying in vital parts to war plants where| work had stopped after a break‘down. They rush government officials on emergency trips. They spot forest

{fires, patrol power lines, and per-

form many similar valuable services with a minimum of publicity. ting with the army, CAP fliers simulate air support for ground troops in training, engage in aerial reco ce and do such hazardous chares as towing aerial I gunnery

A SUIT for a

HIGH - SCHOOLER

A ‘new shipment .

SENIOR “JOINING. NAVY . MAY GET DIPLOMA

seniors who enlist in the navy will

provided they are enrolled in their final year and are doing satsifactory work, Lieut. James Weber, U. 8. N. R., officer in ‘charge of recruiting here, said today. ‘ The decision was reached following a conference with Dr. C.T. Ma-

lan, state superintendent “of "public Instruction. :

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Smart new spring editions in plaids and smoky shetlands! Single breasted Jackets and skirts with pleats.

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WRAP-AROUND

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A good fashion come rain or sun , , . tailored of cavalry twill in knockout red . . . reversed with cotton gabar-

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Boys! We've a * Very Superior Selection of

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: SaverivegiiiVear-old high school | not be ‘deprived of their diplomas|

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FOR EXTRAORDINARY hero-

Corp. Ervin M, Bickwermert, son of Mrs. Afra Bickwermert of Ferdinand, ‘has been awarded the I service .cross posthumously. .

According to a war department announcement on Jan. 2, Corp. Bickwermert led his‘squad up Mt. Austin at Guadalcanal in the thick of enemy machine gun and mortar fire. His bravery and coolness ‘were an inspiration to the squad, the war. department’ said, and he accounted for many cas‘ualties until he fell, hit in the chest, Corp. Bickwermert's last words were, “Hold that hill.” He was one of six to. receive the

lantry in: action in. .Guadalcanal. Twenty awards of the silver cross were announced.

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G. 0. P. CLUB MEETS The Marion Republican club will hold its regular meeting at 8 p. m. today in the home ,of Mr, and Mrs. John Boson, 3460 Salem %

and-JAMMERS

director of -

of the club who have been closely acta d since their earliest school are Richard Woodson, 130 Koeline st.; Jock Cummings, 1701 W. Vermont st, and Edwin Thompson, 1820 W. Michigan st.

HOKE TO ADDRESS DEPAUW ALUMNI

The DePauw club is’ opening its

membership to women and inviting

all former students of DePauw university and their families to at-

tend the club's monthly luncheon,

held on fourth Tuesdays. Frank J. Hoke, deputy - regional the war production board, will speak Tuesday noon. at the Canary Cottage. . He will be introduced by John Bruhm, president of the local DePauw Alumni

+| association.

Raster Fashions

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SPORT COATS

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The coats youth de‘mands to team up with. contrasting or matching sport slackst Superbly tailored .in the right ‘fabrics and patterns! Sizes up to 2 38, for all boys.

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B.. JERKIN SUIT ADORABLES for the 3-6-er . . . 3-00

Plaid jerkin and skirt set cute as a

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