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The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-08
DavidsOn-Johnson.

Davidson-J Johnson.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson of Val
den, are announcing the marriage OF
their daughter, Mary Elizabeth, to Mr.
Dale Davidson of Montpelier and West
The ceremony was performed on August
first by Rev. Dreskell, pastor of the
Methodist Church of Walden. Mrs
Davidson received her education in the
Walden school and has been employed
by the Federal Government for some
time. Mr.. Davidson graduated from
Montpelier high school and Mississippi
State College, Starkville. For the past
two years he has been a member Of
West high school faculy. Mr.. and Mrs.
Davidson will make their home in West
after a trip to the coast.
The Lexington advertiser., 1940-08-08
Bridge Party.

Bridge Party.
Mrs. C. M. Holmes entertained her
bridge club Wednesday. The living room
was tastefully decorated with mid-sum-
mer flowers. Mrs. D. H. Rhyme won
high score and was presented dasting
powder by the hostess. Mrs. d. S. Rosa
mond of Lexington, received bath set
for the bingo prize. The guests enjoy
ed delicious salad course at the con-
clusion Of the games.
O. E. s. Honors Mrs. Myrtle Taylor.
A call meeting of the Order of the
Eastern Star was held Monday evening
at the hall. After opening the chaper
and presenting the flag, Mrs. Eva Taylor
Worthy Matron stated that the purpose
of the meeting was to honor Mrs. Myr-
tie Taylor, Past Matron, who is moving
soon. The hall was beautifully decorat-
ed and floor basket of white flowers
placed near the chair of the honoree.
An Eastern Star program was given
Mrs. Annie Lee Jackson, in an impress
sive manner, gave tribute to the flag.
Mrs. Kate Brock gave some interesting
facts about the early history of our
chapter, telling of public installation
on one occasion, twenty-four years ago,
which was followed by sumptuous
banquet consisting of five baked turkeys
and all the trimmings. Mrs. Kate Moore,
in a very gracious manner, presented
Mrs. Taylor lovely white background
chenille bedspread centered with pastel
shades, a gift of the chapter. Mrs.
Taylor in her own sweet way, expressed
thanks for the gift and for the many
nice things said by the members of her
as an inspiration, as co-worker, neigh
bor and friend. After closing the chap
ter, delicious refreshments were served.
Mrs. Dan Campbell and daughter,
Barbara, and son, Joe, from Brandon,
are visiting relatives here this week.
Mrs. w. T. Hand and Jim and Mrs.
J. W. Afford motored to Jackson Tues
day.
Mrs. Clyde Thompson of Durant, was
the honoree at a table of bridge Satur-
Evening star., 1940-05-06
Steel Rate 10 Rise
To o65.SPer Cent
Mark in Week
Increase Of 4 Points
In Activity Reported
By Institute

| BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 6.-The Amer
ican Iron & Steel institute estimated
today the steel industry would
operate this week at 65.8 per cent
OF capacity, an increase Of four
points from last week to the highest
production level since February.
Except for the first week of
January, when mills were resuming
after a year-end curtailment, it was
the widest weekly advance Of the
year.
On a reaction from the autumn
industrial boom, caused partly by q
great wave of buying at the outset
of the war, the steel operating rate
dropped from 86.1 in mid-January
to low of 60 per cent two weeks
ago.
This weeks rate compared with
61.8 per cent the previous week, 81 3
a month ago and Al year ago.
Trade sources attributed the ex-
pansion partly to resumptior1 of
buying by miscellaneous consumers
as inventories acquired In the au-
tumn buying rush became depleted.
A recent temporary cut in prices Of
automobile sheets was counted an
influence in the revival of buying.
Evening star., 1940-05-06
STAR, WASHINGTON D. c, MONDAY MAY g. 1910.
Douglas Aircraft Co.
Reports S1,S04,677
Net in Quarter
Result Contrasts With
Only $77l.52l in
Same 1889 Period
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SANTA MONICA, Calf, May g.
Douglas Aircraft Co., Inc, reported
today for the three months ended
February 20 net profit of 1904, ,877,
equal to 50 a share on the coo, 900
shares OF capital stock outstanding.
The profit compared with net
earnings Of $771 ,52l, equal to $1.35
a share on the smaller number Of
shares then outstanding, in the first
three months Of the previous fiscal
year.
Donald w. Douglas, president, said
deliveries In the period amounted to
12,920, ,904, the largest in history of
the company.
The El Segundo and Santa Mon
lea divisions, he reported, added 81
238 employees to pay rolls In the
three months, making a total of 49,
984 on May l. Untitled orders on
April 80 totaled $113,744 1893, includ-
ing nearly $18,000,0 900 for CONNER
cial air transports.
Evening star., 1940-05-06
Dry Goods Market

NEW YORK. May H1.-Spun rayon
and filament sheers were purchased at
firm prices today for spot delivery Shark
skins and sport weaves we're more active,
and demand for dress goods Is expected
as weather becomes more favorable.
Buying orders for cotton goods were
limited and came chiefly from converters
and printers. Demand for print cloths
was slightly better with a few sales made
on sheetings and coarse yarn fabrics.
Spring silk prints sold at concessions
and volume was small. Dealers in uhder-
garments are awaiting lower prices.
Woolen goods were fairly active with
clothint manufacturers and chain stores
covering fall requirements. Prices held
firm
Evening star., 1940-05-06
Decline Is Revealed
In Sugar Deliveries
81 the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
The Agriculture Department re-
ported that sugar delivered to the
American market under the quota
system totaled l,273,921 short tons,
raw value, during the first three
months Of this year.
Deliveries in the same period last
year totaled / ,389 .804 short tons.
The department said stocks OF
sugar held by ref1ners, beet sugar
factories, importers and domestic
cane factories on March 81 totaled
2,427, ,156 short tons. compared with
2,076.541 on the corresponding date
last year.
Evening star., 1940-05-06
Boston Edison Plans
Vote on Stock Split
By the Associated Press.

BY the ASS0cIated Press.
NEW YORK, May 6.-Directors Of
Boston Edison Co. have called a spe-
cial meeting of stockholders for May
% to vote on proposal to split the
company's capital stock four shares
for one and to reduce the par value
from $100 to $25 a share, it was an
nounced today. The company cur
rently has 617,161 shares outstand-
ing.
Upon preliminary approval by the
Securities and Exchange Commits
sion stockholders will be asked to
vote on a petition to the Massachu-
sets Department OF Public Utilities
for approval of the change.
Evening star., 1940-05-06
Thompson Products
Increases Dividend
BY the Associated Press.

CLEVELAND, May 6-Directors
of Thompson Products. Inc, manu-
facturer Of airplane and automobile
parts, have voted an increase In the
common stock dividend from Is to
so cents share. The company re-.
ported net profit Of 1922 ,167 for the
first quarter ended March 81, COM
pared with $325, ,155 for the corre-
spending period last year.
Evening star., 1940-05-06
Crude Oil Prices

TULSA. May A9.-Base crude oil
Oklahoma Kansas, gravity scale. 90 to 1.10;
North. North Central and West Central
Texas; srsvity scale; II to 1;03:
scale. So to 95; North Louisians- -Arkan-
sas. Eravity scale 70 to .O6; Rocky Noun
tain area. Salt Creek, Wyo. sravity scale.
Eastern area. pennsylvini. Grade Brad
ford ;Allegh9ny. 2:75; same srsde in
Grade in Eureka lines. 2.34; Corning. 1.12.
Evening star., 1940-05-06
Sales Of Sears,
Roebuck TOP
Year Ago
By the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, May 6.-Sears, Roe
buck Il Co. reported today for Apri
sales Of $5s,372 ,006, compared with
$5l ,235, ,767 In the like 1889 period.
an increase Of $5,l36.239, or 10 per
cent. For the first three months ol
the company's fiscal year. February
through April, the company had
sales of 3148.106,749, compared with
$135 ,903 1903 In the corresponding
1889 period, an increase Of $l2,202,- :
ISL, or 8 per cent.
Evening star., 1940-05-06
United Stutes. Lines
Shows $7,275 Loss
By the Associated press

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 6.-United
States Lines, Inc, reported 1899 net
loss of $7,275, compared with net
loss of 5000 in 1898.
Consolidated net profit of United
States Lines Co., Of which United
States Lines, Inc, owns 600 900
shares Of junior preferred stock,
totaled $3,051 ,055. against net profit
Of 81 ,021 ,993 in 1898.
Evening star., 1940-05-06

Quotations furnished BY National ASso-
citation of Securities Dealers. Inc. which
states they do not necessarily reflect act
ual transactions or Arm bids or offers, but
should indicate approximate prices, and
unless otherwise indicated. are Is quoted
by the sponsors or issuers.
'Asterisk indicates. Not quoted By
sponsors or issuers."
Evening star., 1940-05-06
Sears Calls for Bids
On Store Addition
BY the Associated Press.

BY the AsSoclated Press.
CLEVELAND, May 6.-Sears, Rec
buck g. Co. has asked for con-
struction bids on an addition and
alterations to its East Side store
Total cost will be between $500 900
and 5000 600
Evening star., 1940-05-06

Also extra or extras
Quotations furnished by National Asso-
citation OF Securities Dealers. Inc which
states they do not necessarily reflect act
ual transactions or hrm bids or offers but
should indicate approximate prices.
Evening star., 1940-05-06
j. ). Steel Chairman
Points 10 Upturn
In Mill Activity
Stettinius Says Firms
Operations Now at
63.1 Per Cent
quarters.

| BY the Associated Press.
HOBOKEN, N. j., May 6.-Indica-
tions the steel industry has turned
upward again following recession
of the last few months were cited
today by Edward r. Stettinius,
chairman of United States Steel
Corp, at the annual stockholders
meeting today.
The chairman said Big Steel's"
current operations are estimated at
63.l per cent Of ingot capacity,
against 43.3 per cent IN the same
period last year and 29.9 per cent
for the similar period of 1898. 1t Is
understood the present operating
rate is well above that of a month
ago.
The meeting attracted nearly 300
stockholders, a near record attend
ance that taxed the capacity of the
drab narrow assembly hall in which
big steer has held its annual meet
ing for the last decade or more.
Key Executives Present.
The corporation, in line with its
custom had many key executives on
hand to greet stockholders. Sitting
at the center of the presiding group
of officers at the long table were
Stettinius and Benjamin F. Fair
less, 49-year-old president. Also on
hand were veteran executives or di-
rectors, and former Presidents
James A. Ferrel and William A. Ir-
vim. Other officers on the dias in
cluded E. M. Voorhees,, chairman of
the Finance Committee and Nathan
L. Miller, general counsel.
Stettinius said that while war has
boosted the corporations export
sales, the management believed that
war orders represent only fleeting
prosperity and war business is Ger
tain to result in disruptive shifting
Of our economy"
The youthful chairman asserted
export business thus far this year
has run around 13 per cent Of the
corporations total tonnage, COM
pared with per cent In all 1888.
In the last four months of 1899
export shipments were $4,000 tons.
In the first three months of 1910
exports have accounted for 462 900
tons.
Stettinius declared the corpora
ton was not planning to alter or
enlarge its facilities for war business.
Modernixation Planned.
However, he disclosed a decision to
round out a modernization program
in tin-plate production.
At Pittsburgh the plan calls for
installation of another cold reduc-
ton mill and processing equipment
to increase production of cold re-
duced black plate at the Irwin works.
In the Chicago and Birmingham
districts installation of additional
processing and finishing equipment
is planned at the tin mills.
Commenting on the United States
Governments naval armament pro-
gram, Stettinius said that If the cor
poration were to receive orders for
the entire amount of steel required
to cear, the tonnage would amount
to only about l per cent of the
United States Steel's finished pro-
duction in 1899.
Evening star., 1940-05-06
Washington Exchange
SALES.

Capital Traction 1st SSH 900 at
1014, $1,000 at 101A.
Washington Gas Light common
S at 27H, 10 at 27A.
Lanston Monotype-10 at 27lz, 40 at
27s, 8 at 271a.
Evening star., 1940-05-06

Tea is being grown on $4,000
acres in Russia.
Evening star., 1940-05-06
London Bur Silver

LONDON. May P,.-Bar silver, 81 i'd.
UNCHANGED. Equivalent 3Slp cents based
on the dollar at 81 OBJ Bar gold. 1855,
unchanged. Equivalent. S33 $50
Evening star., 1940-05-06
Money Market
(Reported by Smith. Barney

NEW YORK. May 6 Gp.-Call money
steady; per cent. Prime commercial
paper. u per cent. Time loans steady:
5000 days. IA; As months, "a per cent.
Bankers acceptances unchanged; 5000
days. h2-Is per cent; months. ,.-h per
cent; Rediscount rate. New York Reserve
Bank. l per cent
Evening star., 1940-05-06

Eek olVl0enQ.
+Plus extras. d 35c paid In 1899. eeS
extra. e S14.00 extra paid December o.
1899. 20c extra. m 81 so extra Soc
paid September 20, 1898 $500 paid in
1899. SOC paid December 90. 1889
| v$l 90 extra paid January. 1910. $500
| extra
Evening star., 1940-05-06
Investing Companies

NEW YORK. May 6 R-Nationa
Association Securities Dealers, Inc:
Evening star., 1940-05-06
Insurance Stocks

NEW YORK, May UPp.--National Asso.
citation Securities Dealers. Inc:
Evening star., 1940-05-06
U. S. Treasury Notes

NEW YORK. May & tP-Prices quoted
In dollars and thirty-seconds:
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
SERVICE CHOICE
FOR VOLUNTEERS

Continued from Page One)
the audience of Fred H. Battelle
who explained the draft law. re-
Gently enacted. Special interest
was evinced In the educational
opportunities and athletic oppor-
tunities. -
Captain owen ]. Cleary explain
ed various branches OF army SER
vice including the infantry, mot
orized cavalry. tank, air and sig
nal corps. anti-aircraft coast artil-
lery. ordinance quartermasters
and finance division. Persons with
definite aptitudes are of great
value to the service, he said. Be-
sides the regular pay OF from $21
to 1926 a month, special grades
of pay may be drawn for skilled
labor.
Because Of the technical re-
quirements in the navy. conscrip-
ton on a years basis is not con-
sidered but a five year enlistment
is recommended, according to
Chief Petty Officer f. w. Andrews
OF the United States Navy, the
fourth speaker. There are 81 dis
tinct fields that may be entered
in the navy and voluntary enlist
ment is preferred, said the speak
er,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
Plans Discussed For
Past Chiefs Night
For Pythian Sisters

Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs Club
discussed plans for Past Chiefs
Night and for attending the Minnie
E. Mix district convention in Tecum-
sch at the October luncheon meet.
ing OF the club. Wednesday after
noon at the home OF Mrs. Jessie
Miller. Assisting hostesses were
Mrs. Alfred Huston. Mrs Fred Spen-
Ger and Mrs. Dan Campbell.
Mrs. Clarence Sanderson, vice
president. conducted the business
meeting in the absence OF the presi-
dent. Mrs. Walter Pierce. Past
Chicss Night is to be Nov. s and
plans win be completed by the pres
ident and vice president and an
nounced at the next regular temple
meeting Oct. 16.
A number OF the members are
planning to attend the Minnie z.
Mix district convention in Tecum-
sch, Oct. Is. Luncheon will be
served at ! O'Clock. II was an
nounced that those seeking trans
portation are to contact Mrs. James
Beach by Saturday night.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
W|LLK|E LAUDED
IN EAST, WOULD
HELP BUSINESS
(Contlnuod from PAGE Onel

Continued from Page One)
businessman know that his govern
ment is for him. not against MIN.
Under a Republican administration
there will be no doubt whatever
about this"
3. we must simplify business
regulations. In 1883 business had
to make out nearly 136.000.0 900 re-
turns for the Federal government"
Ono wonder" he added extempor-
aneously. business men have no
time to attend to their business
4. I'VE must revise the tax struc-
ture. Never before in history has
little business had to carry such a
heavy burden of taxes"
s. Another problem that little
business has faced is the problem
OF raising new capital. The SEC
regulations are too complicated. ="
6. Il propose that the government
undertake to build the best possible
laboratories in various parts of the
country. And | propose that the
government put these laboratories
at the disposal of little industry
and little business at a nominal
fee"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
Roosevelt Zkie Personalities Contraed For Literary Club
Enjoyed by
Members of Schaner
Circle, Husbands

Mrs. Louis Tyler was hostess for
the social meeting OF the Schaner
Circle Of the Dorcas Society OF the
Lutheran Church at her home
Wednesday evening. Husbands OF
the women we're guests and a plea.
SAINT evening was spent playing
cards, four tables OF bridge, four
OF pedro, and one OF euchre, being
in play
Prize winners included Mrs. Har-
old Miller, Mrs. Walter Campbell
and Harold Campbell, bridge; Mrs.
Louis Forester. Mrs. James Waite
and Earl Knaggs pedro; and Mr..
Waite and Mr.. Forester, euchre.
Refreshments OF sandwiches, cof-
fee and cake were served at the
close OF the evening.
The next meeting will be the eve
ming of Oct % with Mrs. Harold
Miller.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
Timely Address Presented BY
Dr. Cmcannon, of University

OF the present situation in terms
OF the past and thinks Of England
and France as of % years ago
The speaker praised the Presi-
dents personal charm. his intellec-
tual interests. amazing political in
stincts and perfect sense of timing,
and his sympathy for the common
man. He has tremendous confid-
ence In his own ability and an I'M
usual faculty for throwing off wor-
ries, he said. The past eight years
has aged the President and given
him a queer quirk against Wash
ingtC contrasted TO an early fond
ness so that OF recent years he
has been spending as little time
there as possible.
Commenting on Mr. Willkie, Or.
Cuncannon said that though he has
no governmental experience. he
know business and fin nee. He has
shown good judgment in drawing
such politically experienced men as
Joe Martin and McNary close to
him. In contrast. Mr. Roosevelt has
little conception Of industrial or
ganization and is not sympathetic
to industry and wealth. In foreign
affairs they see eye to eye, except
that Mr.. Willkie will use more eff
fort TO keep us out Of war Dr.. Gun
cannon said.
Lacking Mr.. Roosevelt's golden
voice, Mr.. WILKES great personal
charm is fine asset Both men are
prodigious readers and have good
minds and have mutual admiration
for each other The speaker said
that Americans can choose between
an older man, tired but experienced,
and younger man who is fresh
and vigorous, but in making this
choice must give nsideration also
to the qualifications OF the respec-
tive vice presidential nominees who
might become the chief executive
before the next four years are over.
How either man will react to events
after he is in office. no one can
foresee.
Mrs. Atwood McAndrew. chair
man OF the days program. was as
sisted by Miss Fay Allen. Mrs.
Kennard Poster. and Mrs. Lynn f.
Bell Mrs. Henry Frain presided
over the busine4s meeting.
The Club Trio3 Mrs. Frances
Lord. Mrs. Carol Curtis and Mrs.
Gordon Speer delighted the mem
bers with three songs. closing with
the Club Song. Tea was then
s. we'd by the hostesses for the day.
the program committee, from
beautifully appointed tea table.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
DeMOlay Council
Plans Activities

DeMolay Council made plans for
future activities for the chapter at
their regular meeting Wednesday
evening in the Masonic Temple.
Plans were made for Parents
Night, Nov. IS. The district rally
In Monroe Nov % and "a was dis
oussed, the committee being Will
liam Wing. assisted by George
Norman. Jr. and Ralph Ridenour.
District activities were reported to
the council by Ralph Ridenour and
will be presented again at the next
chapter meeting.
Harold Koch was a visitor and
urged as many as can to attend
the state conference in Lansing
over this week end.
Finance committee. which is
headed by Ralph Ridenour, will be
selected in the near future.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
Mark Rust Host to
Past Chancellors

Past Chancellors Club OF the
Knights of Pythias enjoyed their
monthly meeting at the home OF
Mark Rust Friday evening. The
president, a. E. Augustus presided
and the club adopted the new by
laws written by Earl Snyder. Other
future activities were discussed
and then cards were played. Mrs.
Rust served a lunch at the close
OF the evening.
The banquet for Ray Burrell and
Hugh Van de Walker will be Mon
day evening, Oct. % at the Pythian
Hall. Mr.. Burrell is being honored
because he has been advanced to
the rank of grand vice chancellor
and Mr.. Van de Walker is to be
given a life membership in the or
ganization.
The next meeting will be at the
home OF James Hart. Nov. 13.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10

The Ladies' Literary Club opened
their 62nd year OF activity Wednes-
day. with Mrs. Henry Frain, presi-
dent. welcoming members back for
anothe' year of inspiring programs
A timely and interesting talk was
given by DR.. Paul NJ. Cuncannon,
assistant professor of political sci
ence. University OF Michigan
Mrs. Atwood McAndrew intro
duced DR.. Cuncannon. who spoke on
up litical washington Today" COM
pairing and contrasting the person
alities OF the two men who figure
most prominently in the coming
presidential election.
we live in a world today which
is far from dull" Dr. Cuncannon
said and we are within just a
month OF one of the most exciting,
interesting. and far from settled
elections We have ever known.
How it will be settled may depend
on IN, turn of events in Europe
and Asia during the coming month,
especially if We suddenly find our
selves at war with Japan or the
Axis powers. Since Mr. Roosevelt
and Mr.. Willkie concur in many
thoughts and are similar in many
ways. the election trend may also
depend a great deal upon personal
reactions 10 them as individuals.
Choice viii probably be given the
man in whom we can best put our
trust for the next four years-very
crucial years indeed"
Mr.. Roosevelt, born to wealth
and position, is the British career
diplomat type, devoting himself to
a life OF public service. His close
association with President Wilson.
while Assistant Secretary OF the
Navy, gave him much inside
knowledge OF the first World War.
Several months Of inspection OF our
armed efforts abroad and insight
into the workings Of the peace con-
ference, are responsible for his re-
cent declaration: 81 know war"
the speaker said. Dr. Cuncannon
feels that the President is thinking |
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-10
ACCIDENT FATAL
To ROY ". TAFT
FINAL RITES TO BE AT HOME
IN BELLEVlLLE
,--s.--.--.--,--,- SATURDAY
fsneclaI to the Daily PresN

AoH&AA1A " NAAb AtaAAy
Belleville, Mich, Oct. 10-Roy
w. TAFT, Chase Rd.. passed away
in Eloise Hospital Wednesday
three hours after he had been
struck by two cars on Michigan
Ave. in Inkster Township. Mr..
TAFT, truck farmer, was on his
way to Detroit when his machine
struck a parked car on the high
way. He got out OF his car to in
vestigate and was struck by two
cars.
Mr.. TAFT was born June s, 1883.
In Perrinsyille, Mich, and was the
son OF the late James and Alma
TAFT. His marriage to Annie Brat
", Wayne, took place Nov. %,
1917. He had resided on the
former Albert Riggs farm, 4330O
Chase Rd, which he had purchased
several years ago.
Surviving. besides his wife, are
one son, Warren, at home, two step
sons, Stewart and Jack Bratty,
Detroit; five step daughters, Mrs.
Agnes North. Mrs. Bessie Huebner.
Mrs. Leta Reed and Mrs. Vera
Armstrong. all Of Detroit, and Mrs.
Alice Williams, Buffalo, n. Y:
three brothers. Alex and Albert,
Plymouth, and Arthur. Ypsilanti.
and two sisters, Mrs. Libbie Clark.
Worthwhile, and Mrs. Elsie Taylor,
Cleveland.
Funeral services will be Satur.
day afternoon at 2 o.cock at the
home. Rev. Alfred Eddy, OF the
Methodist Church. Belleville, will
oiiiciate. Tentative arrangements
have been made for burial in Per
rinsyille.