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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-31

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$50 Welch, Geo. ~. Chelsea.
Ss2l Austin, calvin. fpsilanti.
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1898 Culp, James NJ, Dexter.
1924 Miller Frank L., fpsilanu.
3s25 Wilson. Tilford A.. fpsi.
3s26 Nimeshein, Thos. A., Ypsi.
1927 Cosner. Earl Thee, Milan
asses Schneider. Ray. ", fpsi.
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$500 Nixon. Homer A., Chelsea
1881 bennington. A. Is, fpsi'
3S3s Baylis. Maurice, fpsilanu.
SSS3 Crow. Vance d. fpsilanti.
1894 Crawford, Don. Is, Ann Ar.
1885 Tefft. Roht. F.. south Lyon.
1896 Feeman. Henry L., saline.
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3sSS Roller. Walt Ben, Ann Ar.
1899 Allen. Geo. VIM, fpsilanu.
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Ss4l Gross. Harold L.. Dexter.
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SS4S Pitman. Cecil Edw.. fpsi.
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-31


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80, $50 $3.50 =. -,
500 turner OlAre W. ipshahu
Si5o Mclyor Edgar W, fpsilsnti.
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siss Reauresard Lar r Milan.
Stss penso, Martin ] INSTANT.
24-o Ii,nenkurel CHARLES Milan
s.7l Rridle Francis n. Ypsilanti.
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S.73 Burd Glen u Ypsilanti
S474 Woodside. Nelson Z. Ypsil.
st75 King REGINALD G. Chelsea.
S47s Herrick charles r. Milan
st57 Ratliff, Louis II. V. Ypsilanti
s47S Budreau. Percy l.. Ypsianti
s47s Hilge Glendon Ann Arbor.
s4s0 Nsssner p II Chelsea
ets1 Reryinser &C Ann Arbor.
stS2 Berry. Paul J.. Ypsilanti.
s4ss McFall. /. X. Ann Arbor.
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90, ComheIIacl / II Ypsilanti
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s5o, Thomas NJ l. Ann Arbor.
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9si5 leach r F. ypsilanti
aka Mclaughlin. r. A. Chelsea
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axis S,rain Alonzo ! Ypsilanti
qsIa plav,ock r = ypsilanti
o5oo Iant,s Ilova / chelsea
9s9i Wise w I Milan
sso9 sutherland i G. Ypsilanti
s5os Ko,tke Herbert p Ypsilanti
S594 Martin Geo e. saline.
9sos White n q Whitmore I.
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9ss1 cas,ner p NJ ynsjlanti
ago Stver. + r. Dexter
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ss2s Ranger lanes A. ypsilan.i
9ss7 Whitman T. A. ypsiianti.
os2s civers Rohert y ynsilanti
959o cook Alden G. Ann Arbor
95ao Marley y w Manchester
os41 Keezer Don NJ, Chelsea.
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AKA Jedtord T.. w Whitaker.
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Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-15

The Parent-Teacher Association Of
the Junior high school met Wednes-
day afternoon at the school, with
Mrs. Ralph Thompson, president,
presiding. The meeting was opened
with a song. after which Mrs L. l..
Finch conducted the devotional serv-
ice.
Mrs. Raymond Wilson read a short
arllcle cunnelnoraln9 FOUNDERS
Gay. February 10, 1897.
Mrs. II. Leslie Perry was present
ed by Mrs. +. b. Ro5ards, program
chairman. Mrs. Perry gave an inter
estmg and instructive talk on help
ing boys and girls to d fuller and
Beckman. VINO was honorcd with d
basket OF laundry.
The evening proved to be one Of
the clubs most interesting for the
season.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-15
Local Club Members
At B. P. w. Banquet

Five members of the Henderson
Business and Professional Womcn'S
club. Miss Annie LeMay. Mrs. Muir
dock Newman, Mrs. G.. Fred Finch.
Mrs Lee Coghill. and Miss Norm
Longmire. attended the annual PUb-
lie Relations banquet Of the Duy-
ham CLUB last night at the Washing
ton-Duke Hotel, in Durham.
Miss Earline White. honorary pres
ident of the National Federation Of
Business and Professional Womcn'S
clubs. was guest speaker. She WAS
introduced by Mrs. DcSS NJ. Ctr
ganus. of Raleigh, president OF the
N. c. Federation OF Business and
Professional Women'S Clubs. Miss
White is poStmiStreSS Of the Senate.
in Washington.
Special guests were representatives
of the various civic organizations Of
Durham Club members from RAJ
leigh. KinSton. and Henderson at
tended. Mrs. Mollie Harrell, prc$i-
dent of the Durham club, presided.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-15
B. p. W. Club Has
Enjoyable Supper

The Business and Professional
Women'S club met at the home OF
Mrs. r. B. Green Tuesday evening.
Forty members were present for nc
hit and miss" supper served buffet
style at 6:45 o'clock.
The nome was. decorated in pines
with dangling red hearts. The Cln-
ing table was huge valentine with
red and white cake in center and
crystal and silver candlesticks hold
ing red taperS.
Members settled themselves at
tables around the home to enjoy the
repaSt.
At short business session FOL
lowing. only routine matters and re-
ports came up for consideration. One
car was planned to go to Durham
Wednesday evening to hear Miss Ear
line White, former national president,
at the Washington Duke Hotel. Miss
Grace Galbraish was appointed
chairman of the dominating commit
tee which is t3 bring a report in
March.
Mrs. T. H. Weldon: presented the
program, continuing! the study VI
Democracy. Mrsg Il. lB.s Green told oil
the Business ard Professional Wo-
mems club. its organization. Affiliate
ed groups. egiAaa1iWehi;nterest con-
stitution. and Yh$t rstehbel'Ship IL
it means. Miss Nprm a Longmire gave
d very illuminating talk on thv &:
|. O. and Mrs Katherine Ralston had
as her subject the American Fed
GRAFTON Of Labor, telling Of many in
,ereSting SidelightS of the group.
Miss Priscilla ParhIiM was select
I'd by the senior class as the junior
business woman Of the m0n'h ND
was honor guest at the meeting. Miss
Ruby Faulkner was welcomed into
membership. Special guests of the
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-15
To Show Movies
Wade Mecum, Camp
OF Unusual History

Movies of Wade Mccuun, an Epis-
copal church camp, will be shown at
the Episcopal Parish house tomor-
row evening at 6 O'Clock. The public
is cordially invited TO attend.
Although Wade Mccum is now an
up and coming church camp, it once
served as winter quarters for the
Clarke Circus Company.
Long ago, after the Indians had
ruamcd the hills and had been driven
off. Wade Mccum became the WIN
ter quarters of circus. For num-
Der of years, wild animals roamed
the hills.
After the circus gave it up, Wade
Meclm became summer resort Tor
the weather. class Of people. The
fine mineral springs were wei
known all over the United States
and Europe A bottling plant was
set up and mineral water was sold.
Letters have been found from Vienna
praising the water.
Then, Just as the resort was at It's
peak. fire starting in the stables
swept out all but one wing Of the
hotel. After this devastating loss,
Wade Mecum lay idle for number
! of years until Mr.. Tce lent it to the
Episcopal church in the diocese OF
North Carolina, to use as summer
camp. A gymnasium, called lice
Gym, a swimming pool and an out
door chapel were erected, and Wade
Mecum again got It's start, this time
backed by the Episcopal church.
The old barroom used in the by
gone days has now been turned into
chapel for the mountain folk.
. Not only did Mr. lice give TO this
diocese Wade Mecum, but also he left
his money in a trust fund with the
i Winston-Salem Trust Company as
trustees. This was very well unit
the trustees decided that the diocese
should do something for itself toward
improving Wade Mecum. Ten cabin:
and chapel were demanded These
being built, Wade Mecum will receive
approximately $4,000 with which
such things as the making Of lake
and the enlargement of the gym are
planned. Two cabins have been com
pleted. and the cornerstone for the
Chapel of Thanks" has been laid
It is the aim of the Holy Innocents
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-15

Today'S yourg housewife, busy
every waking hour, needs dress
that serves as q ''tWO-timcr'. In
other words. her houSclrOck must be
lat home" for neighborhood shop
ping or visiting, too. This attractive
Marian Martins Pattern 93l8 just
fills the bill. The spirited shape Of
the yoke is encorded at the sleeve
bands and optional pockets. See
how smartly vivid contrast is used.
The skirt lines are slimly flattcring
with a panel at both front and back.
Now buy few yards Of gay checked
or printed cotton. . keep the Sew
Chart at your elbow and have
this neat frock ready for spring.
Pattern 93l8 may be ordered only
in misses and WomCn'S sizes II. 10,
Is. 90. 80, 81. Sc, SO. 10 and y. Size
16 requires 3 ga yards 35 inch fabric
and l-2 yard contrast.
ScrH FIFTEEN CENTS in coins
for this MARIAN MARTIN pattern
Be sure to write plainly your SIZE
NAME. ADDRESS, and STYLE
NUMBER.
Send your order TO Henderson
Daily Dispatch. Pattern Department
222 w. 18Th 81 New York, N. Y.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-15
West End Garden
Club Will Gather

Members of the West End Garden
Club will meet at West End Country
Club Saturday afternoon at $50
O'Clock at which time Thomas H.
Quay, of Raleigh, will address the
Organization.
The hoSteSseS for the meeting are
Mrs. E. F. Parham, Mrs. w. p. Ghoi-
son. Mrs. J. c. Mann and Miss Sallie
Garlick.
Members unable to attend have
been asked to notify the hosteSSeS
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-15
RED MEN TRIBE TO
MEET FRIDAY NIGHT

The Improved Order OF Red Men,
local tribe, will meet Friday evening
at 1880 o'clock, with work in the
adoption degree, according to j. B.
Gee, prominent figure in the local
order.
A discussion will also be had on
the district convention. and all mcm-
bcrs and officers were requested 10
be present
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-15
Mrs. Leslie Perry Is
Speaker For PIT. 4.

happier life, by exposing them to
good literature. She suggested read
ing list used in elementary schools.
She said that these books might be
procured at the Perry library
A short business session followed,
in which the various committees gave
their reports of the work done dur
ing the past month. Mrs. E. G. Roy
stcr. membership chairman, reported
IS paid members, % Of these being
fathers. The following committee was
nominated 10 bring in Il slate Of Of
Tlcers Tor the coming year: Mrs. f..
S. Johnson, Mrs. {. l.. Finch. ana
Mrs. Eaymund Wilson.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-15
CHURCH SOCIETIES
ANNOUNCEMENT
How To Hold
FALSE TEETH
More Firmly In Place

Do your false teeth annoy and en-
barrasS by slipping. dropping or Wab-
bling when you eat. laugh OF talk?
Just sprinkle Il little FASTEEI II on
your plates This alkaline Non-
acid) powder holds false teeth more
firmly and more comfortably. No
gummy. gOOcv. Da$ty taste or lecI-
ing. Does not SOUR Checks plate
odor (denture breath). Get FAS-
TEETH today at any drug store. ADV.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-15

Y. p. S. l.. 10 build Il cabin.
From Indians to circus 10 summer
resort, Wade Mccum is now an Gpis-
copal church camp for all people
from 6 to 50 years Of age.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1940-02-15

evening were Mrs. Russell Mclean
anu MISS Ruth Watts.
Mrs. Leon Wick appeared before
the group At their request to explain
hospital savings.
During the social hour, Mrs. Sallie
wilkinson dressed aS cOlOred
laundrywoman. made d great noise
demanding to see Mrs. Betty Won
Smyrna times., 1940-01-04
SMYRNA STUDENTS IN HUGE PEP
RALLY BEFORE FIRST GAME

The high school athletic field
will be the scene of a gigantic
demonstration of school spirit this
evening as students and townspeo-
pie join in showing the quality of
support which will be given to
Smyrna's basketball team during
the season that opens tomorrow
evening with the New Castle game,
to be played here. Town and
school officials have given permis-
sion for the building of huge bon
fire about which the celebrants will
gather to sing, cheer. and snake
dance. An effigy representing the
New Castle team will be burned
with appropriate ceremonies as the
elimination of the rally, which will
begin promptly at 7.30. Anyone
from the age of six to the age of
a hundred or over is invited to at
tend and bring something to burn.
Smyrna times., 1940-01-04
WINTER HERE
IN FULL FORCE
Recurrent Shows and COntin-
ued Cold Make Travel
Somewhat Difficult
SAND SMYRNA STREETS

Smyrna is having its full share
of the snow and ice which gripped
the East in the seasons worst
storms. Through the efforts of the
highway department traffic was
kept moving throughout the state,
though conditions are still hazard
Gus in places, especially on icy
community streets. Smyrna town
council deserves praise for the
promptness with which it acted to
alleviate the danger from icy con-
ditions at intersections. a liberal
application Of sand made it possible
for all cars to stop with safety at
street corners, and almost elimin-
ated the danger of collisions due to
skidding. Reports from downstate
indicate that the removal of snow
from the highways was not an un-
mixed blessing. Rural mail car
riers in the Milford section had
considerable difficulty in reaching
their mail boxes. Road scrapers
piled the snow high along the sides
of the road, and made it necessary
for some of the carriers to dig
their way to many of the boxes.
Smyrna times., 1940-01-04
CENSUS BEGINS
CHECK
Smyrna Leaders Should We'll
come EnumeratOrs and
Cooperate in Survey
FACTS CONFIDENTIAL

Here is an important message
from Uncle Sam to the heads of all
manufacturing and business con-
corns in the Smyrna area. Begin
ming January 2, Census enumer-
ators will call on all employers as
the first step in the big ten-year
roundup of statistics which will
get new measure of the resourc-
es of the nation The Business and
Censuses started
with the new year; the big count
of population, agriculture and hous-
ing will start April 1. All local
business firms will be called upon
to fill out schedules giving the
volume of business done; employ
ment, payroll and other vital facts
to measure the growth of industry.
Here is our chance to prove the
commercial Importance of Smyrna.
The Census Bureau gives assuT-
ance that all reports are confiden-
tial and cannot be used for purpos-
es of taxation, regulation or invest
igation. There should be no fear
that the Census Takers will betray
any of the secrets of your business.
They are sworn to secrecy They
merely want to incorporate your
statement with that of every other
business man under the flag, an
alyze the situation revealed, and re-
port valuable statistics that may
guide the future of your business.
This is but one Of the services that
the government renders its citizens.
All should keep the purpose in
mind and cooperate freely.
Smyrna times., 1940-01-04
CENTURY CLUB XMAS PARTY
Very Happy Occasion For Children
Given Last Friday Afternoon

The annual Century Club Christ
mas party for children held last
Friday was a very happy occasion.
The following program was pre-
sented: four piano solos, played by
Irene Mofitt; Anne Knots, Rebec-
ca Wilson, Joyce Ann Wilson; reci-
tation, Eddie Porter; play by mem
bers of Lone Troop 1, Girl Scouts.
Scouts who participated in the
plav In Santa Claus Land, were
Jean Ellen Russell, Kay Boehmler,
lane O'Neill, Thelma Dulin, Franc
es Pierce, Elizabeth Russell and
Frances Ann Davis. The play was
written by Elizabeth Russell as a
part of the Scout International
Friendship project. After the pro-
gram games were played and
Santa Claus appeared with gifts
for all. Refreshments were served
bv the hostess, Mrs. Harry Jones.
Mrs. Kennard Price and Mrs.
George Robinson were the commit
tee in charge. This week another
part of the Good Will Tour will be
presented by Mrs. George Miller.
Smyrna times., 1940-01-04
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Mrs. John S. Griffin, Widow of For
mer Magistrate Griffin, Passes

Mrs. Florence H. Griffin, widow
of John S. Griffin, died Saturday
morning after a short illness at her
home on S. Main Street. Mrs.
Griffin was the daughter of the
late Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew Hutch
ison. She was born near Dover
but spent the greater part of her
life in Smyrna. Funeral services
took place from her home yester-
day, Wednesday, at 2 p. M, in
charge of the Rev. ]. w. Colona,
pastor of Asbury NJ E. Church. In
terment in Odd Fellows Cemetery
She is survived by three children:
Mrs. G. H. Maloney, Rehoboth
Beach; Miss Elva Griffin, Mr.. John
S. Griffin, both of Smyrna and IS
grandchildren. Also a brother,
Mr.. Charles Hutchison, and several
great grandchildren
Smyrna times., 1940-01-04
Death of DIR. w. ID. Hoffecker

DR.. William D. Hoffecker, a ma
tive of Cheswold, and a brother of
DR.. N. S. Hoffecker of Laurel, died
Tuesday night in the Norwalk Cen
eral Hospital in Connecticut. DR..
Hoffecker, who was Sc years old,
had practiced medicine at New
Canaan, Conn, since 1912, and be-
fore that had practiced in Bridge
port. Conn. He was town physic-
ian in New Canaan for 25 years
and had been medical examiner for
the last six years. DR.. Hoffecker
was born at Cheswold, December
26, 1888, attended the Wilmington
Conference Academy at Dover, and
was graduated from the Hahne-
mann Medical College in Philadel-
phia in 1908. Surviving him are
his wife; son, Albert T. Hoffecker,
and a daughter. Mary H. Hoffeck-
er, both of New Canaan, and his
brother.
Smyrna times., 1940-01-04
G.. @. P. HIGHWAY
BOARD UPHELD
Court Rules Reorganization
Plan Legal; Republicans
Assume Duties at Once
w. ID. DENNEY NEW CHIEF

The State Highway Department
began functioning Friday under the
law passed at the last session of
the State Legislature to reorganize
the body and place in control a
commission with a Republican ma
jority. The Republican board took
over shortly after the Superior
Court opinion upholding constitu-
tionality of the act was announced
by Judges Richard G. Rodney and
Frank L. Speakman. The Repub-
lican group was in the midst of a
meeting in Dover, scheduled ten
days earlier, when the news of the
decision was received. This group
succeeds the Democratic board,
which had been functioning pend
ing the courts action. Members Of
the board now wholly in control
are contemplating various changes,
especially in the motor vehicle de-
partment, but have not taken ac-
ton, Frank VI DUPONT, chairman,
disclosed. Another meeting of the
board will be held soon, is is ex-
pected. Former-Federal Judge
Hugh NJ. Morris and S. Samuel
Arsht, Democratic counsel in the
case, have reached no decision as
to whether to appeal to the State
Supreme Court. Mr. Arsht said
they wish first to study the opinion
thoroughly. Former Atty.-Gen. P.
Warren Green and State Rep. Hen
ry NJ. Candy are the Republican at
torneys. The court allowed Mr..
Morris and Mr.. Arst until January
20 to file exceptions.
Continued on Page Four)
Smyrna times., 1940-01-04
CAR ACCIDENT
TRAPS WOMEN
Presence of Mind Saves Two
Dover Women Held Fast
in Wrecked Machine
HORN SUMMONS HELP

Two Dover women were pinned
III their overturned automobile for
some time Saturday night at Mt,
Pleasant and the State Highway
intersection until blasts from their
motor horn brought passing motor
lists to their assistance. Miss Mar
garet Hartnett, chief assistant in
the corporation department Of the
secretary of states office, and her
sister-in-law, Mrs. Louise Morris
Hartnett, were trapped in the
wreckage Of their car when the ma
chine skidded on the ice and upset
in ditch near the highway. Miss
Hartnett turned off the ignition
switch when the motor continued
to run after the crash and probably
prevented the oil and gasoline spat-
tered car from breaking into
flames. Of to the side of the road
way, the wrecked car was passed
BY other motorists until Miss Hart
nett attracted a driver by blowing
the horn Of her wrecked car. Be
lieving the occupants Of the twist
ed automobile to be dead, the mo
toriists called state police who
summoned a wrecking car. Nearly
unconscious from the battering
they took, the two women were
finally extricated and brought to
Smyrna at once for medical
treatment Both suffered cuts and
bruises and shock. Their car was
wrecked. The windows were shat
tered and the doors were jammed
by the impact. AS the machine
turned over the seat gave way,
pinning the two women into the
debris with hardly enough room
to move.