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NAZIS HAVE NEW IDEA

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DAY. ; DRC. 14,

IN LIBRARY NEATNESS

‘BRUSSELS, “Dec, 14 (U. P.).—The

jects was all wrong.

When they occupied Brussels, the! Nazis decided the regular custom of arranging libraries according to sub-

Instead they arranged the books

Germans even have mew ideas’ on!according to size in order to “give

how to keep a library. the place neatness and order.”

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SEES ‘TERRIFIC’ STRAIN ON NAZIS

Stimson Says Allied Drive

_ Has Deprived Foe of " Breathing Spell.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (U. PJ). —Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson said teday that the allied offensive in Germany is placing a

:mfantry of the 1st army and had

terrifiz strain on the Nazis, The irive is depriving them of an ex-| pected winter breathing spell and preventing completion of last-| ditch mobilization plans, he sald. | Stimson revealed that supreme’| headquarters estimated the Germans had suffered 152,000 casualties between Nov. 8 and Nov. 30, an average of almost 7000 a day. U. S. army casualties in all theaters through Nov. 28, he said, have reached 483,957. This includes 92,125 killed, 272,351 wounded, 62,786 missing and 56,685 prisoners.

Casualties Rise

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This was an increase of .9059 casualties over figures announced a week ago .through Nov. 22. «Stimson's figures raised over-all U. 8. war casualties in world war TI to 562,468. .The navy has reported casualties of 78,511 through Dec. 3. The navy total inciudes 30,029 dead, 34,503 wounded, $493 missing and 4486 prisoners of war,

WOMEN OUTSPEND

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 (U, P.) — With birds it's the males that do the fancy dressing. With humans— The office of civilian requirements reported today that ladies bought $343,700,000 worth of dresses during the first three months of 1944. The men—§$276,300,000 worth of suits and shirts. The ladies, it appeared, might point out that the story could have been different had it not been for

MEN ON CLOTHING;

Pvt. Francis J. Hibbert, son of] Mr. and Mrs. Lewis W. Hibbert, 43 Eastern ave.,, was killed Nov. 21 in Germany. He was serving with the

been overseas since last September. A former employee of the Vice tory Cleaners-Co.,"Pvt, Hibbert was 22 and had been im service since 1042, He attended Howe high school. . Two brothers are serving with the armed forces and one is home with a medical discharge after six month's overseas service. * Pfc. Donald J. Hibbert, the young-

est of the brothers, is with the marines in the South Pacific. S | Sgt. Lewis W. Hibbert Sr. is with

the &ir forces in California, He | formerly served in Panama, where he was burned ‘in a gasoline explosion and was hospitalized for some time. Joseph, who received a medical discharge, was a private first class and was in service two years, Other survivors include _four esisters, Patricia Ann, Mrs. Jane Dolzall, Mrs, Catherine Zeigler and Mrs, Mary Proper; another brother, Robert: thiee step-sisters, Mrs. Winifred Butcher, Mrs. Kathleen Cotton and Miss Helen Wilson, and a stepbrother, John H. Wilson, all of Indianapolis. # 8 = 8. Sgt. Philip A. Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Scott, 6135 N.

since a flight over Europe Nov, 10. Tail gunner on a B-17, he was on

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

Hoosier Heroes: Hibbert Killed in Germany: One Missing and Six Wound

‘ceived shrapnel wounds in his up-

Pennsylyania st., has been missing]

Maj. Myers, and his mother temporarily are living in Omaha, Neb, where the major is stationed. Their home is in Indianapolis. 3 d = = Pfc. James L, Satterfield, son of Arlie O. Satterfield, 2738 Mars Hill st., was wounded during the fighting for Saipan and Tinf&n and has been awarded the purple hesrt. Pvt. Satterfield is 22 and was serving with the marines. He is a veteran of Guadacanal and Tarawa. o ” o Marine Pvt. Raymond Hicks Jr, son of Mr, and Mrs. Raymond Hicks Sr, 1401 English ave, re-

per right arm on Guam July 24 and (1 is in a hospital in the New Hebrides. Pvt. Hicks, who will be 19 Saturday, was with a weapons company and was awarded the purple heart. He enlisted Feb. 15, 1043, and went overseas in December, 1943. He, received his training at San Diego, Cal. Pvt, Hicks formerly was employed by the Hirshman Mattress Co.. He attended Manual high school. A brother-in-law, Charles R. Jarrett, is serving in France. o o »

Cpl. Harold R. Hutton, husband of Mrs. Eunice Hutton, San Diego, Cal, and son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hutton, 1052 S. West st,

Pacific seven months. An ex-em-ployee of the Allison division of General Motors, he is 21 and a former student of Washington high school. : { . ” n Cpl. Everett E. Dorman was wounded in July during action in Frarice and received the purple heart. He was wounded while serving with ‘the paratroopers and has been overseas sifice July. Cpl. Dorman is the son of Mr.

and Mrs, Chris *Dorman, 723 BE, McCarty st. He is 21 and attended Technical and + Washington high

schools before entering the service four years ago. A brother, Robert, i§ a seaman 1-¢ in the Pacinc. » o 8. Sgt. John F, anti Ir. gon of

Lawlis Sr, 1134 N. Keystone ave. al top turret gunner in the Southwest Pacific, has been awarded the air % medal, His plane {is credited with] destroying two Zeros. He has participated in missions.

Sgt. Lawlis

was wounded in the right eye on Guam July 25. He is in the U. S.| naval hospital in San Diego.

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his 13th mission. A graduate of Cathedral high school, he is 19 and entered the service in December, 1943; arriving overseas in August.

A brother, Harry Jr. is a pilot in the troop carrier command in Eng-

months, dent of the General Tire Co. here. 8 8 = Maj. Hallie L. Myers Sr,

State Highway commission,

many.

several million men in uniform.

Yanky

land and has been overseas 19 tee Aircraft Corp. Their father is vice presi-|

Pfc. Hallie L. Myers Jr, son of former | Mr. director of traffic for the Indiana|Naylor,

Awarded the purple heart, he is 21 and formerly was assistant su- | perintendent of the Hoffman Specialty Co. He enlisted in the marine corps in October, 1943, and went overseas in January, 1944. His wife is employed by the Vulin San Diego. A brother, Seaman 2-¢ Paul, is in the South Pacific. ® 8 8 Seaman 1-¢ Glen Naylor, son of and Mrs. George Jefferson 1544 W. Vermont st., was

was | wounded during the invasion of the slightly wounded Nov. 29 in Ger-| Philippines.

He was serving on the

| first LST to land troops on Philip-

Pvt. Myers is a graduate of Short-| pine soil. ridge high school and attended Purdue university. Pvt. Myers’ father,

Seaman Naylor entered the navy in June, 1943, and has been in the

Dusting Powder, Sachet,

Clover Treosure Trove... } Toilet Water —in packages

of Mr. and Mrs. J. €. Wallace, 607 Stevens st., was decorated with hid purple heart in a Pacific ceremony which honored 500 wounded vetjerans of Sajpan, and Tinian. He was wounded July 8 on Saipan. Pvt Wallace landed. on @aipan’

ALUMNI PLAN 50TH MANUAL BIRTHDAY

50th birthday celebration of Manual high school as alumni gathered last night at the school. Elbert Glass, president of the Manual Alumni association, outlined preliminary plans for the twoday observance Feb. 16 and 17. “This is something unusual in the annals of public schools in Indianapolis,” Mr. Glass said. “We feel this is an important occasion in the history of the city and we want the whole city to participate.” Feb. 16 will be given over to open house and class reunions at the school. On Feb. 17 class reunions and a dinner and dance will be held at the Scottish Rite cathedral. Attending last night's meeting were representatives of the 50 graduating classes, General chairmen of the various classes are Miss Anna J. Schaefer, 1895-1900; Edwin Boswell, 1901-05; Frank Daniel, 1906|10; Ray Siebert, 1911-15; Clayton Mogg, 1916-20; Leroy Allen, 192630; Miss Dorothy Bernd, 1930-35; Herbert Schwomeyer, 1936-40, and Miss Helen Mennell, 1940-44. No group chairman has been appointed yet for the 1921-25 classes. Mr. Glass will be over-all chairman of the affair and Ray Fatout, general chairman.

COLUMBIA CLUB DIRECTOR Russell L. White was recently elected a director of the Columbia club. He is president of the White | w Baking Co, and the Indiana National bank.

over and over.

Dusty

| distinguished flying cross.

The ball started rolling on the

Cornflower Blue Willow Green

Pvt, killea in Germany.

Francis . J.

June 15 In the face of a devastating artillery and mortar barrage.

his outfit spearheaded the amphibious assault on Tinian,

u u = o First Lt. John R. Basch, B-24; navigator, has been awarded the| He is with the 489th bombardment group |

{at a Liberator station in England.

Lt. Basch is the husband of Mrs. Jayne Basch, 3360 N. Sherman dr. A former employee of the Eli Lilly & 'Co., he has been in service since

Marine Pfc, Jesse C. Wallace, gon | JARUALY, 1043, and overseas since rora, and the son 0f Claude Breeden

last June,

The lieutenant also holds the air medal with two oak leaf clusters, ® 8 =

8S. Sgt. Lester E. Jones, husband: |of Mrs, Geneva E. Jones, 3814! Ruckle st., and son of Mr. and Mrs.

Yule Gift of Silk Received by G. I.

WITH THE AMERICAN INFANTRY DIVISION SOMEWHERE IN THE SOUTHWEST PACIFIC, Dec. 14 (U. P.).—Pfe. Ray Whalin of Highland, Mich, doesn’t think life in the Southwest Pacific jungles is as tough as it is commonly reported — not while he, can mop his brow with real silk ‘handkerchiefs and sleep ‘on an embroidered pillow slip. Whalin received the luxury items in a Christmas package sent him by his sister-in-law. “I'll be living like King Midas,” he said, « r “but I sure do hate to think of washing them.”

GIRL CHORUS TO SING

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“Bethlehem,” a Christmas cantata, will be presented by the Roachdale high school girls’ chorus at 7:30 p. m. Monday in the Roachdale Christian church. : Solo parts will be taken by Ruth Priest, Barbarh Wendling and Diana Young. There -will be a duet by Maxine Duncan and Ruby Nelson. The presentation is under the direction of Mrs. Marian C. Rice. Mrs. Claude Crosby will be accompanist, Other members of the cherus are: Mary Elizabeth Allen, Judy Baker, Jo Buen Breedlove, Louise C son, Mary Evans, Susanna Goslin, Ror Jones, Mary Pickel, Gloria Ryan, Wanda Ryan, tty Suitor, Ethel Sutherlin, Delores Stewart, orothy Stewart, Bott) Thomas, Jean and Betty oolridge, :

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Elza Jones, Winslow, has awarded the air medal, He radio operator and gunner with Bh ATHY mr five a8 M1 lan:

B-17 navigator, has been aw an oak leaf cluster to the air m “Lt. Walding is the husband of 1 Betty Walding, 4182 Carrollton ave

sailors have been wounded in acti They are:

Hibbert", . . Mrs, Edgar Eu gene Cibowski, liam Harold O' Two Mr Mr. and Mrs. John | weeks after the victory on Saipan, Loogootee,

and Mrs. Ray 8. Wilcox, Winam

‘BETHLEHEM’ MONDAY,

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” ” . Second Lt. William H. Waldk

ie "8 Two Indiana marines and

Pte, py is D. Heck, son of Mr.

M. Heck, Terre Haute; Jankowski, son. of Mrs. Michigan City; Seaman 1-¢ ! eal, son of Mr. and Bedford H. O'Neal, Cloverdale; and © wain Oharles Frederick Summers, son ¢ and Mrs Charles Lewis mm

#8 A Sgt. Lester J. Wilcox, son of Mr.

has been awarded the air medal. {He 1s a radio operator and mes chanic for a combat cargo sq ron of the 10th air force in Burm and is credited with 174 missions, 8 o 2

Sgt. Clyde E. Breeden, B-17 tail gunner, has been decorated witht the air medgl for missions over Europe. Sgt. Breeden is the hus= band of Mrs, Ruth, Breeden, A

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