Denson Tribune Volume 1 #31-35

Vol. 1 #31: June 15, 1943

Page 1: Any segregation to be revealed by Myer; six hundred face termination (fired from jobs); full use of aliens in war industry urged; division gets May pay today; stricter day pass rules enforced; more girls needed to visit combat team in Camp Shelby.

Page 2: Editorials; At Random column; cartoon.

Page 3: Pot Pourri column; letters to the editor; youngsters become hair conscious; co-op info.

Another of Jerome's neat drawings.

Page 4: From the Bull Pen column; farm labor shortage lowered by evacuees; carnival results to be aired; visiting servicemen; former manager writes; lost & found; Rev. Aki speaks in Baton Rouge.

Page 5: Center prepares for new employee ruling; new nurses' aide classes held daily; Tribune is unaffected by job cuts; block help to face cut; community services limited; Niemi resigns co-op post; evacuee exodus from Denson.

Page 6: War work from aliens from page 1; local girls participate in girl reserves conference; Bussei hear guest speaker; Protestants hear Dr. Higdon; evacuee art work show; center girls attend confab; YBA honors Takemoto; day passes from page 1.

Page 7: Sports.

Page 8: Movie rates altered; worker allotment from page 1; clinic hours changed; marriage; dining halls 32, 2 win; social security claims; joint meeting from page 1; Y college group to meet.

9 arrested during week.

Pages 9-12: In Japanese.

Vol. 1 #32: June 18, 1943

Page 1: More day pass rules announced; class A rating awarded to Denson High School; ousted NYA youths get positions; eighth volunteer accepted for combat team; machinery act passed in California; claims for insurance; Tribune still on the move.

Page 2: At Random column; editorials; cartoon.

Page 3: Here and There and The Compass columns; Noguchi sees America; letters to the editor.

The mess hall workers.

Page 4: USO house ready for servicemen; ice to be available next week; altering shop closed; clubs on parade column; visiting servicemen; new manager appointed; laundry patronage rebates; wedding; co-op man back from trip; Yokotas host to newspaper staff at housewarming party; drive report; in-service.

Page 5: P.O. answers questions of 'overcharge'; cities cannot answer each inquiry; cooperation is requested; 'Spawn of the North' is coming.

This is the first article I have found anywhere that goes into detail about the 'zoot suit' group. I'm putting it under crime since the article refers to rowdyism.

Page 6: Dr. Smith to speak here again Sunday; chiggers not cured by scratching; Bussei plan Father's Day services; evacuee departures; public may hear Smith; commercial classes start; carnival net profits split; accountant checks books; for women.

Page 7: Sports.

Page 8: YMCA executive board chairman elected; letter from Chicago: Denson boys praised; milk company needs clerks; three men transferred; more on positions for NYA youths from page 1; Detroit civil service posts; more on compensation from page 1; Magnet needs contributions.

Pages 9-10: In Japanese.

Vol. 1 #33: June 22, 1943

Page 1: Short-wave radios banned after July 1; insurance benefits; men sought for clearing of right-of-way and drainage; servicemen entertained (two articles); Janet Bush to appear here tomorrow night; July Fourth pageant set; dining hall winners repeat; illegal use of machinery to be punished.

Page 2: At Random column; cartoon.

An editorial about the Dies committee.

Page 3: Pot Pourri column; be fashionable, girls, wear cotton; co-op info.

Shoe repair shop.

Page 4: From the bull pen column; officers selected for YWCA board; choir needs more males; Buddhists observe Father's Day; Dr. Smith advocates resettlement; Bussei give variety program.

Page 5: Sports.

Page 6: More evacuees leave; visiting servicemen; enterprises employees meet tomorrow; membership drive report; more on ban on short wave radios, from page 1; more on USO program from page 1; lost & found; vital statistics.

Pages 7-10: In Japanese.

Vol. 1 #34: June 25, 1943

Page 1: Blueprints for center auditorium approved; three more enlistees scheduled to report; evacuees may have farm tools sent; seasonal workers may receive financial aid; get requests for photos; Wells goes to Arizona; claims for insurance; time change; assignments.

Anti-prejudice.

Page 2: At Random column; editorials; cartoon.

Page 3: Here and There column; center-made tofu wins favor here; Rockies described; N Y Times praises combat team.

USO room.

Page 4: Skilled evacuee workers sought (2 articles); seniors pick staff for annual; engagement; artificial flowers given; clubs on parade column; 'God of hope' to be topic; Buddhist services.

Page 5: Sports.

Page 6: Center organizations entertain servicemen; dry goods clearance starts sale; farming, food discussed; local visitors to Shelby report 'wonderful time'; visiting servicemen; new nurses' aide course; 'Ghost Breaker' movie begins Monday; evacuee exodus from Denson.

Pages 7, 8: In Japanese.

Vol. 1 #35: June 29, 1943

Page 1: New timekeeping rules announced by WRA; four leave for Army physicals; Denson girls get thanks; relocation committee head; stores close two days.

Evacuation upheld.

Page 2: Editorials; At Random column; cartoon.

Page 3: Pot Pourri column; men fearlessly exhibit their legs; co-op info;

Where tofu is being made.

Some felt the ruling was wrong.

Page 4: Farm help needed; no July issue of Magnet; truck farming prospects investigated; fire regulations announced; clubs on parade column; vital statistics; philosophy class planned; girls' council.

Page 5: Sports.

Page 6: Buddhist hear speaker; 'God of hope' topic; center food crops must not be taken; co-op drive returns; visiting servicemen; short wave sets banned; vegetable show planned; vaccination date changed; more on compensation, from page 1; more on resettlement, from page 1; co-op team; wedding; evacuee departures.

Pages 7-10: In Japanese.



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