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The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
y Arrests b.,
Police Last Month

The monthly report of the Police
and Fire Commission shows that the
department made 22 arrests during
August, and that 81 persons were cited
to appear for traffic violations.
There were arrests for burglary,
for larceny, 1 for sex Offense, z
for Offenses against family, 3 for driv-
ing while intoxicated, ] for disOrderly
conduct, for drunkenness, 3 for other
offenses. and were held for inveStga-
ton.
Traffic complaints were divided:
Speeding "a, reckless driving 2, failure
To stop at red light 80, without opera
tors license 3, making improper turn
3.
In the criminal division IL cOnvlc-
tons were secured, 3 received a sus-
pended sentence, Jail sentences and q
paid fines tOtaling $50 Traffic fines
totaled $1O7.
Miscellaneous activities of the police
included: 721 complaints received, 3O4
emergency runs by scout cars, 221 OPP
orators licenses issued, Is chauffeurs
licenses issued, % duplicate licenses
issued, 90 changes of address, 1 gun
registered, 81 bones and business
places requested special attention; IL
dodgers sared for. "a golden rule
Sruhks held. Is funerals escorted, 10
fires pOliced. II quarantine cards put
up, 80 doors found open, 80 escorts to
hanks, etc. - dog calls answered bS
scout cars 43 dog calls answered by
dog catcher, III dogs destroyed, IL ac-
cidents- 3 injuries, no fatalities.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
COUNCIL DOINCS
TUESDAY NIGHT

Four complaints about weed cutting
assessments were referred to the weed
committee.
City Engineer f. w. Liddle reported
ON the request of the Board of Educa-
ton, asking for the replacement of a
driveway at Roosevelt high school. He
said he had submitted the project 10
the W.P.A. officials and had received
their permission To proceed with the
work.
The Municipal Service Commission
reported that a street light would be
installed on Bennett street, between
Second street and the railroad, as
soon as material is available. The com
mission negatived request of boat
house owners for light Oh the board
walk ut the east end Of Walnut street,
on the ground that the walk is on pri-
vate property and is already sufficient
ly lighted.
General bills of $S.619.94, special
claims of S6J1.15, and pay rolls of 81
O1O.5I were approved for payment.
The city clerk WAS instructed to
proceed with the redistricting and
changes in registrations in conformity
with the new precinct boundaries as
submitted in plat prepared by the
city engineer and approved by the FL
ectiOn Commission.
The sum Of $50 was advanced TO
Edward c. Headman band, so that it
might attend u convention. The money
is to be repaid next year by band con-
certS.
Action was taken to facilitate the
collection OF delinquent special assess
ment taxes.
An ordinance numbering and defin-
ing the boundaries of 20 election pre-
cincts was given its first reading by
title.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
Teachers Oath
Blanks Received

Superintendent F. w. FrOstic has to-
day received supply of teachers
oath forms from the superintendent Of
public instruction at Lansing. Accord
ing to act 81 of the public acts Of 1899,
all persons holding a Michigan teach
er's certificate are required TO file an
oath of allegiance, properly nOtarized,
In the office of the superintendent OF
public instruction between the dates OF
September % and December q, 1899,
in order to protect the validity Of the
certificate. The act applies to teachers
in public and parOchial schools and
also to persons who hold certificates
but are not now In the teaching pro-
fession. After the oath is filed, DIR.
Eugene B. Elliott, superintendent OF
public instruction, will send the certl-
ficate holder a card certifying the fact
that the oath has been filed. Proper
forms for filing the oath. which need
be filed only once, may also be secured
from the county commissioner OF
schools and Superintendent OF Public
instruction Elliott at Lansing.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
REV. LEO }. CHAPMAN
FORMER XYANDOnE
PRIEST, IS DEAD

Rev. Leo j. Chapman, who was as
slStant pastor Of st. Patrick church in
WyandOtte about p years ago. died at
Detroit on Sunday. Father Chapman
came to WyandOtte soon after his or
dinatiOn as priest on July Il, 1913.
His duties were largely to look after
the young people Of the parish, and
this he did with fidelity and friendly
understanding that won for him the
esteem of all.
Upon leaving WyandOtte. he was
transferred to st. LeO's parish. His
first pastOrate was at Laingsburg.
Mich. In 1924 he organized the parish
of the Church of the Epiphany where
he remained until his death.
In May of last year Father Chap
man WAS named dean Of West Detroit
by Archbishop Mooney. He also served
as chairman of the Archdi0cesan La
Dor Institute.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Cath
crime Chapman; three brothers, Chas.
F.. J. Julian and Harry G., and two
sisters, Mrs. Catherine MalOney, of
Jackson, and Sister Mary George,
HIM, both of Detroit.
Funeral services were held at Epip-
hany church yesterday morning. Arch
bishop Mooney presided at the solemn
high requiem mass. Rt. Rev. Msgr.
Daniel ]. Ryan, rector Of Sacred Heart
academy, was the celebrant, while Rev.
Thomas X. Carey Of Ann ArbOr preach
ed the sermon. Burial was at Jackson,
where Father Chapman was born on
June /, 1888.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
Fellowship Club
Dance Tomorrow

WyandOtte Fellowship club has com
pleted plans for its dancing party to-
morrow Saturday evening. in the
IO.OF. temple at 234 Elm street.
Andrew Simpson and Francis Thin
mis-. in charge of arrangements, are
looking forward TO a capacity crowd
due to requests from the public for
such a party. They have secured Frank
PrevOte and his orchestra for the mod
ern and old time music. and Arthur
Moran To do the calling for the quad
rifles.
Dancing will be from o To /. and the
door prizes will be given during inter
mission.
The club held social evening Mon
day night, with George j. Murray in
charge. Community singing, one of the
clubs favOrite pastimes, was led by the
lodge quartet. while lunch WAS being
spread with the assistance Of William
Shurmur, Ellsworth EllwOOd, Frank
KOlb and Henry Steinhauer.
Following the lunch card tables were
set up and the remainder OF the even
ing was spent playing cards.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
Night School
Opens No nday

WyandOtte evening schools will open
September . at the Roosevelt high
school at Z p. m. Glasses will be organ
lied in the following subjects for a
period of 10 weeks provided 20 or more
enroll for any class:
Citizenship, elementary English,
child care, sewing, radio, photography,
cooking, typewriting, bookkeeping, stem
ography, business English, swimming,
dramatics, elementary mathematics,
advanced mathematics, other classes
on demand.
Classes meet twice per week for two
hours per night, except swimming,
which will meet one night per week
for one hour.
In case clubs are formed instead Of
classes in radio, photography and dra-
matics, these will meet for one period
per week for two hours.
Fees charged will range from 81 to
So, depending on the number of hours
classes meet. Regular school credit may
be earned in these classes.
BY resolution of the Board Of Educa-
ton. classes in citizenship will be given
free of charge.
1t Is important that all who desire
to take work be on hand to enroll Mon
day evening, September %. Competent
instructors will be on hand to conduct
such classes.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
Important Nesting
of Business Men

The Mississippi Valley Association
will hold meeting in the Hotel Stat
Ter at Detroit on October Is and IL.
Members of the Down River Chamber
Of Commerce and down river business
men in general are invited to attend
these meetings The outstanding topics
To be discussed are:
The proposal Of the bituminous coal
division of the Department Of the In
terror to fix prices of coal at the
mines 50 as to eliminate the savings
by inland water transport; also the
Wheeier-Lea regulation bills proposing
to place all inland water carriers under
the control Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, including requirement for
certificates Of convenience and neces-
sity to operate and all the other drags
upon the free movement Of commerce
which have done 50 much 10 bog down
the American railway system and re-
strict industries and commerce i'll the
midcontinent area.
Another matter of great Importance
which will be discussed at the meeting
is Latin American foreign trade OppOr-
tunitieS now looming large because Of
the war in Europe. The Mississippi
Valley Association has been the out
standing leader in support OF the devel-
Upment Of an American merchant mar
inc, particularly services operating out
of gulf ports. For more than 70 years
the association led the fight to make
the middle west merchant marine
conscious" Now that war has come to
Europe, these efforts are fully Justl-
fled and more than repaid by the fact
that We have American ships 10 carry
American goods TO foreign markets
which will be available TO US.
In addition 10 these topics, there
will be many other matters OF interest
10 the valley under consideration.
1t is the wish of the directors and
officers of the Down River Chamber
of Commerce that rs many down rlv-
or business men as possible attend
part OF al of these meetings, and any
of those who can go may call the
Chamber OF Commerce office WyandOtte
O59S, and reservations will be made
for them.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
DOWN RIVER HIKERS

The Down River HikeES, unit SO Of
the Detroit News mixers. and sponsor
ed by the WyandOtte Recreation De
psr tment, will hold their next hike on
sunday, September "a. They wiz meet
at the rear of the Wyandstte city hall
at 80, from where they wiz proceed
To the northern part of Crosse He for
their hike. Hikers may bring cameras
and Il light lunch.
On Thursday, September q, they
will go ON a moonlight hike TO be fol-
lowed by weiner roast ut Elizabeth
park Iikers should bring flashlights,
song sheets. and their own feOd. Meet
at rear Of the city hall at 1870 p. m.
Please be prompt.
This mixers group is open to anyone
over seventeen. There are no dues, no
frmalities Of any kind. 1t is intended
esDecially for residents of the down
liver district. who would like to enjoy
tbs liralthful and plelsG: pastime
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
Gas Station
Robbed in Daylight

The gas station at 4644 Biddle ave
nue.. corner of Pennsylvania, was rob
bed 10y two thugs at O'Clock Saturday
AFTERNOON. in broad daylight.
John Bunea,| the attendant, told po-
lice that two men entered the place
and forced him into the rest room. He
saw no guns, but one of the men kept
one hand I'm his pocket
The thugs secured about So, then
made their escape toward Riverview
in "A car Of unknown make.
Bunea describes the men aS follows ::
One was about 81 years of age, five
feet five inches in height and weighed
about 13S pounds. He wore tan shirt
and pants, no cap; light brown hair;
light complexion.
The other thief he described as about
40: six feet; 40 pounds; blue polo
shirt. no cap: brown hair. somewhat
bald; light complexion.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
Doinss Of the
Board Of Education

The Beard of Education. at its meet
Ing Monday night, reappOinted DIR.
Fred Z. Maibauer as school physician
for the coming year beginning Septem-
Der /, 1899 ut salary of $40 per
month
President William 4. Marsh named
Trustees Charles III. Block, Joseph +.
Kalash and Frank W. Tucker as a
committee To meet with City Attorney
W. Hugh Williams, relative to with
holding from the tax sale certain land
which may he desirable for school pro
perty.
IL was decided To establish regular
night school classes, with the same
program aud policies as to costs as
last year.
The board reaffirmed its policy Of
using Roosevelt field for amateur
games only. Jim DeMaggio had asked
for the use of the field by the Wyan-
dotte Indians.
The Recreation Commission was
voted use of the school gymnasiums,
with the prOvisO that the commission
program shall not conflict with the
school program.
The milk fund committee was giant
ed the use of Roosevelt auditorium
fer a concert by various musical or
ganizatiOns on October 10.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
CHANGES IN Law
AFFECT ELECTRICIANS

The state supreme court having in
validated Act 22S Of the Public Acts
Of 1885, governing the regulation Of
electrical installations, the Council
Tuesday night took action to meet the
situation
1t was decided that all electrical
contractors in the city. registered un-
der Act 22S, would be allowed to con-
tinue operating until December 81,
1889, when the state license would
have expired; and that all licensees
who have not registered In Wyandotte
prior to September s, 1889, be required
to take out license as stipulated in
the electrical ordinance Of the city,
said licenses to expire at the end OF
the present year.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
Dies Following
An Operation

William FOehring, 81, of 24I Ford
avenue, died following an operation at
the Ford hospital. Detroit, on Tuesday.
He is survived by his wife, Minnie,
and the following children Wilbert E,
Verne A., of WyandOtte and Mrs. VIII
bert Foss of Gibraltar; also sisters,
Mrs. Emma Hurrelbrink and Mrs.
John Kntcher OF Detroit, and brothers.
Waiter and Arthur OK Detroit and one
grandchild, Lois.
The funeral, in charge Of II. +. Thon
Co. funeral home, will take place from
the home at z o'clock and from I'M
manual Lutheran church at = 80 Sat
urday afternoon. with burial in Wood
mere cemetery.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
Mrs. Nina Allen
Buried Wednesday

Mrs. Nina Allen died at her home.
13414 Martinville road, Belleville, Sept.
IL, at the age Of J6. She is survived
by her husband, Clarence, and the fol-
lowing children: Mrs. Norman Mink.
Andrew Rankay Of Belleville, Harold
Rankey Of Garden City; sister, Mrs.
Roy Hoffman Of Spokane, Wash. bro
ther, Charles Rooster Of Wyandotte,
and II grandchildren.
The funeral was from the r. +.
Th0n 20. funeral home at O'Clock
and from West Mound church at z 80
wednesday afternoon, Rev. Ebendick
or River Rouge officiating. Burial was
III West Mound cemetery.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
Dies Leaving
Larss Family

Edward Bartlett, 40 years Of age,
died at his home, 3414 Biddle avenue,
September 13. He is survived by his
wife, Helen, and the following child
rem: Margaret, Bartel. James, Mrs.
Victor GOrris Of Lincoln Park, Mrs.
Everett LeClair, Mrs. William Doyle
OF Wyandotte, Mrs. James Blissman
of River Rouge; Mrs. Merlin Bartlett,
Stella Bartlett, Ed. Bartlett, and IL
grandchildren.
The funeral took place Sept 16 from
the I'll. T. Thon Co. funeral home at
80 and from st. Elizabeth's church
at 9 o'clock a. m, with burial in Mt.
Carmel cemetery.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
John {. Catalan
Gets Census Job

John Z. Catalan of WyandOtte. for
mer manager of the Detroit office Of
the State Board of Tax Administration,
is one Of the five area supervisors 'ap-
pointed to take the decennial census in
Michigan. With the four other ap-
pointees. all Detroit men. Mr.. Catalan
left on Tuesday for Washington to
take a 6O-day training course in pre-
paration for the dnfies TO be assumed.
Under the requirements of the
Hatch act, passed by the last Congress.
Mr. Catalan will be compelled to re-
sign as chairman of the Sixteenth dis
trict Democratic committee. aS well as
membership in state and county com
mitteeS.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
disqualification Plans
Are Explained

Preceding its regular session Tues
day night, the Council listened for
about an hour and a half while repre-
sentatives Of four companies Offering
group disqualification explained their
mode of operation.
The speakers and companies repre-
scented were Mr.. Mannix of the Mich1-
gan Society for Group disqualification |;
Mr. FOy, of the Continental Casualty
Company: Mr.. Gump Of the Michigan
Hospital Benefit Association, and Mr..
Vandervalker. of the Ohio State Life
Insurance Company.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
Leavs Menday
for Washington

At a meeting Of the WOmen'> Legion
-af the Blue Cross which was held at
the rBCokCadillac hotel. Detroit. Tues
day night. plans were made for Il trip
to Washington. To protest against the
lifting of the arms embargo. Several
WyandOtte mothers We're present at
the meeting The trip will be made in
bases. OF loc;li interest To WyaDdOttc
il low many mothers will be able and
willing IL make the trip.
Those wishing To go can learn all
The narticnlars by phonilg either Miss
fsahelIe Hoersch ar MIS-. Hazel Brewer
DO not delay your reservation. as the
Marty will leave next Monday for the
capitol.
This demonstration is nationwide.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
TWO TRAFFIC |.
FATALITIES OVER
THE WEEKEND

A man and woman died oh sunday
as the result of traffic accidents, not
far from WyandOtte.
The man was Charles Straub. 26
years Of age, Of 1913 West Forest
street, EcOrSe. Saturday night at .
o'clock he stepped in front of autOmO-
bile at West Jefferson and Cherry
grove, EcOrse, and was struck. Brought
To the WyindOtte General hospital, he
died at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon.
The driver of the car is said To have
been Alvin Andrews, 30 years old, of
1857 Electric street. WyandOtte. He
was released by EcOrSe police after
being questioned
The second victim was Mrs Fay
Abraham. 81 years old, of Athens,
Ohio The accident which caused her
death occurred ON Telegraph road near
Eureka. at 80 o'clock Sunday morn
ing. Mrs. Abraham was one of five
persons in a car being driven north by
James Abraham.
4 second car. driven by Fred Stef-
fenhagen, ~, of 4O3 HARDWOOD street,
Hazel Park. was going south when
tire blew out, causing the ear 10 SwerVe
sharply in Semi-circle.
To avoid being struck, Abraham
swung to one side and plunged into
ditch.
Mrs. Abraham was brought To the
wyandOtte General hospital, hut was
dead upon admittance. Others in the
car with her all suffered head injuries
and possible internal hurts. They were,
her son. james. Is; NamOn Joseph, Is.
and Abraham Joseph, 81, Of Athens.
and Mrs. Mary Abdella, 10, of Chaun-
cey, Ohio.
lStefrenhagen was not held by the
police. -.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
WOODBURY. CHIMNEY
TO BE REBUILT

The Board Of Education, at its meet
ing. Monday night, decided TO rebuild
the chimney of the Woodruff school,
which was recently struck by lightning
and badly damaged. Bids for the work
are being advertised for, also for tur-
nishing and installing lightning con-
ductors at the Woodruff and Roosevelt
buildings.
Proposals viii be opened on October
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
Herald Is Made
Official P aper

AT regular meeting of the Board
of Education. held on Monday night,
The Herald was awarded the contract
for publishing the official proceedings
of the board for the coming year. The
melton was made by Trustee Charles
II. Block, seconded by Trustee Frank
w Tucker, and carried by the affirma-
tive votes of Trustees Block, johnson.
Marsh, Steele and Tucker. Trustee
Joseph +. Kalash voted III the mega
tive. Trustee HOmeister was not pre-
sent.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
ZYGAI BOJNE OVER
TO THE CIRCUIT COURT

Following his examination before
Justice Roy Coomer. Casimir Zygai
was bound over for tCial in the Wayne
circuit court Oh IA charge Of manslaugh-
ter.
He is charged with causing the death
of his brother, Stanley Zygai, of Tt2
Grove street
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
MOTHER OF C. C. CHAPMAN
is BURIED AT VASSAR

Mrs. Phoebe A. O'Kslly. Il years Of
aae, died at Vassar, Mich, on Septem-
Der 10 and was buried in Riverside
cemetery there.
Mrs. O'Kelly was the mother Of
Clayton C. Chapman OF 1851 Biddle
avenue. formerly Wyandotte chief OF
police
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
Louis EASTMAN
HEADS COMMISSION

At the regular meeting of the Police
and Fire Commission, held on Monday.
Louis A Eastman was elected presi-
dent, Clifford J. DrOuiHard vice presi-
dent, and Ralph f. WahOwiak secre-
tary.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22

The competition for world markets
of lumber. paper and other items using
forest products is Of concern to Canad-
ian conservation officials, who predict
destruction Of major wood sources In
- TO 80 years unless it Is controlled.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
G. j. HUNGERFORD REAPPOINTED
SCHOOL AUDITOR FOR YEAR

The Board Of Education has reap
pointed Gerard j. Hungerford as
school auditor for the year ending
June 80, 1910, at $50 per month.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
Flat Rock Wife
Expires Suddenly

Mrs. Audrey Cooke, 32-year-old wife
Of William Keith Cooke, was found
dead in bed by the husband, at the
family home, 2S56S Sheeks boulevard,
Flat Rock, hast Friday She is survived
by the husband; two sons, Robin Keith
and David Terrence Cooke; her par.
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank LafayettA
and two brothers, Clinton. and ReanE
r., all Of -Rtverytew.
] s. - S'sFn- hsld q So
day afternoon at St Thomas. Episco-
pal church I'm Trenton.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22
CONGREGATIONAL GUILD
TO HOLD HARVEST SUPPER

The Guild of the First Congregar
tional church viii hold hafzest =
per next Ineeaay, =!
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22

COrm0rants benefit fishing as they
feed OH eels and other creatures that
eat spawn and fry Of fish.
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The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1939-09-22

day afternoon at st. Thon
pal church I'm Trenton.
Evening star., 1939-06-01
Nine. Zadeikis
Entertains for
Mile. Avietenaite

Nine. Zadeikis, wife of the Lith-
uanian Minister, was hostess yes,
terday afternoon at the tea hour,
entertaining in honor of Mile. Made
leine Avietenaite of Lithuania, who
is here for brief visit. Mile. AWE
tenaite is the only woman COM
missioner for the Worlds Fair, and
her work in her native land is head
Of the press bureau of the foreign
service of Lithuania, her staff being
mostly women.
Nine. Zadeikis received her guests
In the drawing room, wearing deep
blue dress with pearls about her
neck. Mile. Avietenaite, who received
with her, wore blue and white print
The Minister also was present,
though he spent most of his time in
the dining room making sure his
guests were served the various cool
ing beverages and refreshments from
the tea table The low mound of
white carnations, trimmed with pink
carnations. formed the centerpiece
on the table and other bowls and
vases about the rooms held early
summer blossoms.
The guests included many from
the diplomatic corps and number
OF neWspapermen and women.