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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-25

Mrs. Ruth Sherman entertained
in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene
Wagar. Bellevil'e. for Sunday din
ner. il being the birthday of Mrs.
Wagar. Covers were laid for six.
In the evening supper guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Lapprich,
Charles Schrader, Dearborn; Mr..
and Mrs. Harley Sherman, daugh-
ter. Mrs. Catherine Campbell, and
Frederick Arnt, Dearborn.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-25
Loue Without Music
CHAPTER TwENTY-EIGHT


COULD anyone have wanted
your life? ?" the commissioner had
asked Linda just as she saw the
initial In the handkerchief which
she had retrieved from the floor of
the office.
A small, hand-blocked initial APP
peared in one corner. 1t was an Old
English M" 1t might have stood
for Nina or it might have stood for
Marley or maybe it just repre-
scented Margaret or a Mary.
She gazed at it, fascinated. Still
not answering the question, she
lifted the small square to her nose
and the scent was stronger now.
She handed the object to the
commissioner. II found this on the
floor just now. / thought 1t was
mine until picked it up"
IAN M" the man said. And
your name is Linda Avery and the
dead girl is Clarabell Alderman.
Do you know an enemy whose
name begins with M ?"
Linda hesitated. If only she had
someone to guide her. If Ronnie
would come, or Rob had been pres
ent they would answer for her. 1t
was quite possible that the muir
derer had mistaken Clarabell Ack-
erman for her, but that murderer
couldn't be Nina Nevins. She had
been on the air at the time Of the
murder.
Her hesitation was noticed by the
police. Better answer all ques-
tions, Miss Avery. 1t will be easier.
And simpler"
Gould 1 see you alone?" she
asked, and her voice sounded
small and tired even to her own
ears.
She dared not mention Nina
Nevins in front of these reporters.
Some Of them had gone, scamper-
ing to the nearest telephones to
tell their night editors to change a
page.
Whether the commissioner would
have said that he would talk to her
alone or not, Linda never knew,
for at that moment the door opened
and a tall figure appeared.
"Oh, Robert" She was across
the room. and his strong arms were
steadying her, before the words
had left her lips.
There was peace and poise and
comfort in his presence. She was
so joyfully, tearfully glad that he
had come.
Someone sent word to your
apartment that you were here. No
one was home, but l happened to
be passing" he said. "Of course l
came right away"
Briefly Robert was informed Of
the events Of the past hour. His
eyes sobered at the sight OF the
girl who slumped over the desk. No
move had been made to conceal her
or take her away.
Couldn't we have a conference,
commissioner ?" Robert asked.
you said that this murder might
be case OF mistaken identity. It's
quite true. and yet"
May I talk alone to Mr.. Bar
ton ?" Linda asked. For just a mo-
ment. please7"
The man hesitated. From the
canyon Of the streets below there
came the subdued sound OF the
night traffic. The theaters were
long since out and the play spots
were gay and crowded, and the
taMcabs carried groups from one to
another.
The rain was growing steadier
and harder, and II beat against the
windows. Grateful as shs was for
Roberts protection. Linda wished
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-25
W. S. c. S. CABINET MEMBERS
DISCUSS PLANS FOR YEAR

The Cabinet Members of the new
women's organization met in the
church annex September IS and
plans for the coming year were de-
cided upon. The meetings VIII
take place at the usual time, the
second wednesday Of the month at
the church annex with supper.
First meeting will be october g.,
with the committee in charge Of
Mrs. Kathryn Wright, Mrs. Esther
Gilman, Mrs. May Wright and
Mrs. Eleanor Smith as first COM
mittee.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-25

ing OF Glass. APR. to 4; Robin Red
breast. Thrushes and their Rela-
tiyes. Apr. 20 TO May 2. Percussion
Group. Animals OF the ZOO. Citrus
on Parade. May 20 TO 2S.
Previews will be held In the
Woodruff projection room Monday
noon OF the week scheduled begin
ming az 1880.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-25
Scouts Enjoy Hike

The Boy Scouts OF Willis with
their Scoutmaster. Rev. Hoffman.
enjoyed a hike Saturday and cook
ed their dinner out doors over an
open fire. Those present were
Drexel Simon, Harold Sherman,
Lee Van Camp. Marvin Gutzka,
Malcolm Campbell. Bruce Smally.
Philip Petri.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-25
METHODIST CHURCH TO
HAVE SPECIAL SERVICE

WINS, Mich, sept zo-SuHuay'
Sept 2s. SUNDAY School will start
at 1890. Following this, Rally Day
will be observed in the Methodist
Church.
There will be no preaching SER
vice in the morning, and at 2;5O
special services will be held with
REV. Harrison speaker. These SER
vices are 10 commemorate the lay
ing OF the corner stone for the
Willis Methodist Church in Sep
TENDER, so years ago.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-25
W. S. c. S. TO MEET FRIDAY
TO INSTALL NEW OFFICERS

Friday at 2:30 the members of
the Woman's Society of Christian
Service will meet in the church.
Installation of officers will take
place at this time.
At $50 a potluck supper for the
community will be enjoyed. Every
one is to bring sandwiches and a
dish to pass for their family. A
free will offering will be taken
which will include the program
after supper.
Mrs. Hoffman will be In charge
of the program. Music and talk
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-25
Attend Pedro Club

Mrs. Clarence Smith and daush-
ter, Mrs. Lester Hall, and Mrs. c.
f. Jones attended the Sumpter
Pedro Club at the home OF Mrs.
Lulu Marquardt Thursday, a chick
en- dinner and cards were enjoyed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-25
RIFLES BARRED ON PIGEONS

Raymond. Wash. Sept 25-UP-
Hunters can legally use shotguns
but not rifles in shooting pigeons
during the southwestern Washing
ton season. They also can use
bean-shooters and rocks.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-25
CYCLISTS GET SAFETY TIPS

Pawhuska. Okla. Sept. 25-UP
Even bicycle riders are being en-
listed in the safety campaign here.
Special classes were on the pro
gram for cyclists training them IN
safety fundamentals.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-25
Attend Shower

Mrs. Myrtle Hall. Mrs. Belle
Colts and Mrs. Jennie Smith at.
tended a shower honoring Mrs
at the home OF Mrs. Mar
quardt, Sumpter. Saturday after
noon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-25
rn uau. Elrst Meetlna

Sunday the Epworth League will
have its first meeting at 1880 in
the church.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-25
News From Willis

by Harold Price OF the Bow Scouts
OF Washtenaw County will be the
entertainment.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Smith. Doro-
thy and Lee. called on Roy Smith
and family. Adrian, Sunday. who
has purchased creamery at
Adrian.
Mrs. Clarence Smith accom-
panied her daughter. Mrs. Lester
Hall, to Dearborn Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dauolac and chill
dren were guests Sunday Of Dir.
and Mrs. Guy Heath.
Mrs. Curtis Dillon spent Tuesday
with Mrse~George Howell.
Gale Howell and son Donald and
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-25
Entertalns BEGINNERS Class

Mrs. Ray Sma.ly entertained her
Beginners Sunday School Class
at her country home Saturday.
Twelve children were present and
enjoyed games and peanut hunt.
Refreshments were candy suckers,
cookies, and Ice cream.
Evening star., 1940-05-13

one petroleum geologist, Max ".
Ball. has eetimAted that Germany
can obtain only one barrel of Oh for
every three needed, thereby placing
. heavy drain On reserves. He sets
ct $1,000, 900 the number Of barrels
Germany used on nj annual bss!s
for the illactive warfare which pre-
ceded the Norwegian invasion, and
at 10. .00c 900 barrels the number for
active fighting.
Three petroleum engineers Of the
Cities Service Co, v. n. 0arfias,
r. v. Whetsel and J. w. Ristori, In
February concluded Germany must
rely on Rumania to make up the
bulk Of its deficiency in oil to run
Its trucks, tanks, arnaored cars, sub
marines and airrla,les.
Need Of petroleum for civil use
can be reduced. but cannot be dis
regarded entirely. Reductions al
ready have been made In the war
ring countries.
Mr.. 0arhas and Mr.. Ristori last
October estimated that II Germany
obtained al the Rumanian oil avail
able for export-about %, 700 900
Evening star., 1940-05-13

-
barrels stutttng o6 supplies from
those delds now going 70 italy, 80
trains Of tank cars IN continuous
operation would b required to
transport It to German re11ner1es.
They inferred that the German
rail system could not absorb that
trafnc.
Russian OH Disceunted.
The experts appear to write Oh
Russia ~ Z heavy source Of oil
for Germany, pointing out Rus
sia's huge domestic needs and what
they term the poor transport facil-
tiles both inside Russia and between
Russia and Germany.
The Petroleum Press Service, pub
lished In London, lists Is perhaps
foremost among the German fuel
problems the obtaining or produc-
ing Of sufncient Quantities Of high
test gasoline for planes.
A clue to what Germany Is pro-
ducing domestically came last win
ter with reports Of widespread coal
shortages for heating purposes. BY
. process known as the hydroGena-
tion Of coal, Ignite tar and cracked
Evening star., 1940-05-13
Governor would attract : majority

Governor would attract Z majority
Of voters.
Secretary Of State George N.
Nei7ner predicted the primary bat
ties would bring out . record ,000,.
600 total vote.
The Ohio Supreme Court con.
vened to hear charges that former
Gov. Martin l.. Davey violated the
corrupt practices act by spending
more than 5000 to which q guber-
material candidate is restricted.
J. Freer Bittinger, Mr.. Daveyx
manager, declared "the frantic effort
by Z few former Democratic leaders
to stop Mr.. Davey will receive . huge
and singing rebuke at the primary
election tomorrow"
Statements criticizing Mr.. Davey
or urging the nomination Of former
Gov. George White have been issued
by w. A. Julian, treasurer Of the
United States; former Gov. James M.
Cox, Dayton publisher: Democratic
State Chairman Arthur l.. Limbach,
and former Senator Bulkley.
. Gov. John w. Bricker, Republican,
Evening star., 1940-05-13

feet of the allied petroleum blockade
against Germany.
Thsy are the unquestionably large
reserves piled up prior 70 the war,
the production Of gasoline from Ger
many1 unlimited quantities Of coal.
and the importation Of oil from
sources stu availahle.
Tho petroleum experts who have
written on the subject, do not re-
gard the German fuel situation as
any too happy II the war drass on.
but they added that ingenuity Of
German engineers has been applied
intensively to the problem.
Chief Source Cut on.
Imports constituted almost an the
German motor fuel supply prior to
the war. When the allied blockade
was instituted In September, the
Rsachs war machine was cut Oh
from the North and South Amer
lean fields. where fully 90 per cent
Of German oil imports were OBJ
tained previously.
Ten per cent came from Rumania
and 2 per cent from Russia.
Evening star., 1940-05-13
Charges Fly as Ohio
Contests Near CIimox
~ the Associated Press.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 13.-Lead-
ers Of both major parties in Ohio
looked today for a commanding ma
jority In tomorrow's primary elec-
ton.
Republican State Chairman Ed D.
6chorr expressed firm belief" that
Republicans would outnumber Dem
ocrats because of the good record"
OF the party's State administration
and opposition to the New Deal.
Democratic leaders, however, be-
teved the spirited seven-man con-
test for Democratic nomination for
Evening star., 1940-05-13

petroleum residues, hish-test gsso-
line u obtainable.
At least 1 dozen plants for proc
essing coal, one ct Brux In the
former C5echo- -elovakian 0udeten.
land. have been reported under con.
structiou. Tho newest Is at Stetttn
on the Baltic.
BY December Germany ID q.
pected TO b producing at the rate
Of 2.7SO, 900 barrels Of aviation gaso.
line annually from coal and twice
that amount for other motor
purposes.
Evening star., 1940-05-13
Rowe Stewart Dies;
Former Publisher

~ the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, May 13.-Rowe
Stewart. advertising executive and
president Of the Philadelphia Record
Co. from 1925 to 1870, died yesterday
Of heart attack. He was 63.
President Of the Stewart-Jordan
Advertising Agency, Mr.. Stewart
formerly was connected with the
Philadelphia North American, the
New York Globe and the Washing-
ton Herald,
Evening star., 1940-05-13
Musical Program TONIGHT

George Warso, violist Of the Na.
tional Symphony Orchestra, and
William Brewer. baritone Of the
Columbia Light Opera Company. win
be presented at $40 o'clock touight
by the Central Y. NJ. G.. A. In the
fourth Of the evening Of music"
series In the ~" building, l736 q
street NV. Lloyd Weidner viii
preside.
Evening star., 1940-05-13
Falling MOTOR Fuel
Stocks Are Believed
Nazi Drive
Reich Foces Problem
Of Replacing Supplies
Cut By Blockade
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 13.-The war
Ia the low countries Is pictured BY
some petroleum authorities - .
race Of German arms against time
in the face Of diminishing supplies
Of motor fuel, but q yet the Ger
man fuel problem apparently Is far
from acute.
Three factors tend to ease the ef-
Evening star., 1940-05-13

win bs renominated without oppo-
sttion.
Nr. ochoFr also forecast that Rep-
resentative White of Norwalk would
be nominated tor Senator oyer
Mayor Harold II. Burton Of Cleve-
land. The cl1airman's Endorsement
Of Mr.. White caused Burton sup-
porters to denounce him as "Blun-
derbuss Schorr.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20
Moffet Field Wires Cut;
Shots Miss Night Prow|er
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated FreSS.
MOFFETT FIELD. Calf, Oct
ia nocturnal prowler-presumed
to be foreign agent bent either on
sabotage or theft of air corps Sc
crets-was detected trying to break
into the main hangar at the Moffett
Field Army base early today but
escaped under the rife fire of sem
try.
A check of the big air corps base
showed that some person-evident-
ly familiar with it's communication
and power systems-had cut tele-
phone wires and tempered with
control switches in an alarm sys-
tenn.
However, the intruder apparent
ly failed either to sabotage planes
or equipment, or obtain any of the
air corps closely guarded technical
or military information.
Col. E. B. Lyons. post commander
Immediately detailed additional
guards for the field. Capt. F. NJ
Hampton, provost officer, advised
him that only part of the signal
system had been put out of order
and that an alarm had sounded
while sentries were pursuing the
fleeing prowler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20
Russia Reported
| Asking Nozis to
Explain Moves
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
LONDON, Oct. 20 Sunday A
Reuters British New Agency dis
patch from Bucharest said today the
Soviet Russian government has sent
two notes to Berlin. asking an ex-
PLANTATION of recent NaZi moves II
the Balkans, according to uncon-
firmed reports current in Rumanian
political circles.
The first note, the dispatch IT,
ported, reminded Germany that
southeastern Europe has been rec
ognized AS a German economic
hinterland but not as political
sphere of the Reich.
To this reminder, Germany was
said to have replied that she was
obliged to take certain military
measures to guarantee fulfillment
of southeastern Europe's economic
obligations toward the Reich be-
cause of indications that Britain
was preparing to attack these reg
ions.
In reply to the second Moscow
note. the Reuters dispatch said
Germany was reported to have said
her mission was aimed at creating
a defensive, not offensive, setup in
Rumania.
In Bucharest there were reports
that Joachim Won Ribbentrop, Ger
manys foreign minister, would go 20
Moscow soon to seek to line up
the Soviet with the Berlin-Rome
Toxic axis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20
Body Of Woman Found,
Solving 11-Year hystery
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 19.-The
disappearance of a casket contain
ing a woman's body from a tenn
porary vault in cemetery IL years
ago was solved today when 1t was
found in the basement of the
woman's former home
Coroner E. r. Wilson said her
husband. William Law, so, who died
/ last Sunday. apparently had snug
gled the casket from the vault and
kept it hidden in his home. 1t was
found by a workman cleaning the
place.
The coroner said investigation
disclosed that Mr.. Law and his
wife's relatives had had trouble at
the time of her death and he told
them:
my wife will never be buried,
and you never will find her body"
Acquaintance told the coroner
that Mr.. Law admitted few persons
to his house and none to the base
ment after Mrs. Law dice June 80,
1929. They said Mr.. Law q profess
sional bondsman, was q 4udent OF
the works Of Confucius.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20
Dies Threatens 10 Tell
All on Consul Activity
t j, ). Does Not Act
Wants Government
To Stote Its Policy
On 'Subversive Agents
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. Oct lo-Representa-
tive Dies. Democrat, of Texas de-
clared tonight shat IF the Govern
ment doesn't define or adopt firm
and uniform policy putting an end
to political activities o; representa-
tives of foreign powers in the United
States. I propose to make public all
the evidence I have IN the subject"
Il want clear defr.tion of policy
from the Federal Government as
to what it plans TO do about consular
representatives of Russia. Germany.
Italy, England and other countries
engaged in political activities in this
country" Mr.. Dies. chairman of the
House Committee Investigating Un-
American Activities asserted in an
interviW.
He added he referred to activities
not connected with their official
functions"
Calls Presidents Replies EvaSive.
Il have written and wired the
President on several occasions. urg-
ing prompt and effective action
against fifth columnists and urg-
ing that a number of means be
adopted to put an end to such ac-
tivities, including that of consular
officials" he said. Thus far, have
received only what l consider eva
sive answers"
Mr. Dies said he had urged not
only administrative action but the
enactment of additional legislation
against such activity.
Mr.. Dies said that while much evil
dence had been made public con-
corning un-American activities. re-
cent evidence obtained by subpoena
in New York. Texas. Los Angeles
and other parts of the Nation had
been turned over to the State De-
partment.
Pursues Evidence in Chicago.
This evidence, he said, included
documents showing that consular
officials of foreign pow ers have been
very active in the United States in
building organizations to spread
their theology, etc
The Texan said ne would be in
Chicago several days interviewing
witnesses Ito continue the chain of
evidence We have obtalred regarding
activities of these consular agents"
In New Orleans yesterday he
charged that foreign governments
have placed agents arc saboteurS in
every key industry and unless the
Government acts within 80 days I
predict series Ut aCrual sabotage
that will cripple the whole national
defense program
(See Earlier Story on Page OF
Section E
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20
New York ". P. A. Charge
Orwell Somerve|| Says
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Oct ia charge
that New York w. P. A employees
were being inundated by Demo-
cratic party workers was termed
today by 1t. Col Brehon B. Somer-
veil, local w. P. A. head, as "drivel'
and another stupid Communist
dodge to avoid dismissal from w.
P. A for membership in the Com
muniSt party.
The charge was made yesterday
in Washington by William LevnG.
president of the w. P. A. Teachers
Union, who testified before the Sem
ate Committee Investigating Cam
paign Expenditures that he had evil
dence of a conspiracy by the city
w. P. A. to deliver its vote to the
Democratic party through an un-
paralleled campaign of intimida-
ton, espionage and persecution.
Il do not know if Levner is a
Communist or fellow traveller
Col. Somervell said in statement,
but 1 do know he is an imposter
and obtained work from w. P. A..
for a considerable period of time
when he was not legally entitled
to it. We found him out and dis
missed him."
Levner was dismissed six months
ago, Col. Somervell said. when w.
P. A. ascertained his family could
support him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20
D. C.. to Furnish 3 1882 Soldiers,
More Than Any One of Is States
Maryland Quote Is 1854, Vreinio's 9.747;
Figures Are Subject to Revision

Mobilization of approximately
800,0 900 selective service trainees by
July l, 1941, will include 1882 Dis
trict men-a quota larger than that
of any one of Is States. according to
an official compilation made public
at national selective service head
quarters yesterday.
Maryland and Virginia quotas
were listed at 1854 and 9,747, re-
spectively.
States which will furnish fewer
men than the District are Delaware,
Maine. New Hampshire, Rhode Is
land Vermont. North Dakota. South
Dakota, Arizona. Colorado. New
Mexico, Idaho. Montana, Nevada,
Oregon Utah and wyoming.
The figures do not represent the
number to be mobillzed under the
first CALL" which is contemplated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-20

Press Building at 20 Tudor street.
Three others screamed down but
did not explode.
From outside London. in the Mid
lands and over the southeast, came
reports of frantic activity" Here
the anti-aircraft fire seemed less
frequent than the sound of bomb
explosions.
In spite of the balloon barrage the
invading planes dived low before
emptying their bomb racks. Many
were turned off their targets by
anti aircraft fire, but they just
climbed out of the line of fire and
swooped back in again.
Several areas of the capital were
raided at the same time
One Alarm During Day.
A crisp, clear october day set the
stage for the Nazi day raiders, but
only one alarm sounded in the
capital before nightfall, and only
two bombs fell.
The heaviest daylight blow. ap-
parently, fell on a southeast town
where a dozen bombs were reported
dropped and some houses demol-
iShed when R. A. F. fighters at
tackled Junkers bomber. Two
Nazi bombers were reported Off
cially shot down during the day.
In six weeks of constant air at
tack, day and night with only few.
brief breathing spells, Adolf Hitler's
Luftwaffe already has Clipped away
at the stone and steel and people
that make London
Even its most patriotic inhabi-
tantS do not deny that London has
been hit hard by the pounding it is
trying to take with chin up
Parts of it lie in ruins Half its
population lives underground. The
ordinary business of living grows
ever more difficult. Ripped up
streets, shattered buildings and I'M
exploded time bombs slow up trans
portation. There are districts with
out any gas, water or electricity.
For the past four days 1 have had
occasion to get out of the heart of
LOnQOn ana INTO SUBURBS IN all OIL
rections. 1t is not a pretty sight.
Existence is Hard.
LOndonerS are carrying on, but
they are liking less and less the
nightly pounding they take from the
Nazi raiders. 1t is hard existence,
especially in the poorer districts
where homes have been DESTROYED.
The worker comes home. picks up
his wife and children. stops in a
neighborhood pub for tea-there is
no gas at homeland then goes to
public shelter for the night.
There he twists and losses in an
effort to get little sleep on hard
hunks. gets up in the morning,
washes and has tea anywhere he
can find water and gas and then
goes back to work again.
Half of London goes to public
shelters every night The other
half goes underground to private
shelters. none of which. incidentally
are as safe as the public ones.
That means the loss of virtually
TO-. YNNynoNy ~