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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04
Hover Woman Visits
at Former Idaho Home

HOVER-Mrs. G. w. Geiszler OF
Benton City accompanied by Mrs.
Harry Hampton and son, Bobbie, re-
turned Monday from several days
visit in Idaho. Mrs. Geiszler visit
ed her daughter, Mrs. Joe Olson and
family at Moscow, while Mrs. Hamp-
ton and son were with her home
folks at Sites.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

CARS CALLED FOR and delivered
on fabrication and wash jobs at
the Kennewick Auto Co., phone 100,
KenneWick. 1-2c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04
Second Sunday After Easter

Divine services, l1:15.
Sunday school, l0:l5.
Sunday school, 10:15.
Adult class meets in Pasco church
at 2 pm.
You are invited to worship at the
English Lutheran.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04
FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN

Second and Auburn Streets
Rev. Carl z. l.. Lucky, Minister
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

United Servic Of worship eand
inspiration will be held at the How
er church each Sunday at IL am.
The Sunday schools will meet at
9:45 am.
Young Peoples Endeavor League
at Finley Sunday evening 7:30 pm.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

sOs' MN the support of the vac
.u"-cieaner industry at the out
&c. BOB Taft is the first presidential
ssl. uioate to have his picture taken
hum; lung. All the boys are away be.
I InS;,l IN the matter of climbing into
u'an headgear so far.
d,r. ~ crush censor released a few
49, AVS ago pictures of the sinking of
ts,, plane carrier Courageous on Sep.
mn. oes IL. last year. The censors
AUST have come to the conclusion
0s' were official. '''A'
mua 'e rom M. R. De Sena: AS
,o1r 80, as the man who appraises
''S' 0ld auto for the trade-in value.
e aas DAYS YELLOW PERIL
N rea' It! Leave me! Go avail
W care what Confucius say.
Ii Hung Giles.
~ great words Of mouth or
Pen -
when" 'oo
Fred Woodwork.
nay.,o,.e ss mas decided that Ito.
rsb, ~. and not "to-mah-to" is the
Up The oliunciation. It will now take
l~qu question of finnan haddie.
F'asins Office. Af"' paos' INK.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04
At The Churches
UNITY CLASS

Regular services every Monday
afternoon at 2:30 in the Masonic
hall. Anyone interested in attend
ing these services will be most wei
come.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

rab the girl and
ore through the
second red traffic
Light before pop
and nom, stand
ing in the door
way. have been
able to determine
whether you are
the young man
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

WANTED-Either part or full time
position by competent bookkeeper.
Inquire this office, box IL. In
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

Herm Schmidt wonders what's the
parking rate for ocean liners that
don't belong to u. S. and II they are
in one hour zones.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

WANTED Cooking or housekeeping
work, preferably on ranch Will
trade work for old car. Write p. o.
Box ~, Kennewick. 1p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

Britain claims IL is producing
more bicycles than any other coun-
try.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04
Home Circle TO Hear
Report on Kitchens

LOCUST GRovE-Locust Grove
Home Circle will meet Tuesday,
April 16 at the home of Mrs. NJ.
Simmelink at 1870 in the afternoon.
Mrs. John Owens, project leader in
home furnishings, will give a report
Of the meeting held in Benton City
two weeks ago on the subject OF
kitchens and kitchen arrangements.
A bridal shower will be given for
Mrs. Ralph Nicoson.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Montague
and children were guests Sunday at
the Messenger home in Finley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles McFadden
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

Mr.. and Mrs. r. K. Stafford and
Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Edwards were
Spokane visitors over the weekend.
r. K. Stafford and Gilbert Clod-
felter attended the funeral OF z. Roy
Ely in Pasco Thursday.
Grange Meeting
Locust Grove Grange will meet on
Saturday, April at the hall.
Mrs. NJ. Simmelink entertained
the members Of the Fourth Division
Ladies' Aid at her home in the hills
"wednesday An all-day meeting was
held with buffet luncheon at noon.
Sherry Larkin and Mary Ellen
Simmelink have been iii this week.
Ted Clifford is working at the Gil
bert Edwards ranch.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

WANTED-To buy fresh cows and
cows to come fresh soon. Farmers
Exchange. 1tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

WILL TRADE SEATTLE HOME
for 1O-acre irrigated tract, balance
in cash. Inquire this office. 52-1c
/ WILL PAY $4,000 per ton for from
to 5 tons of Muscat grapes. p.
j. Taggares Produce Co., Prosser,
Washington. 1-2c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

>6aG%<
X2zl1M14
@s~"'| VS.. T. T.
LOVE AND BUSES.
A Institute Of Family Relations
- COMPLETED a study of romance
pa discovered that more proposals
a.rriaee are made in automo-
o. o.. ,han in the home. But the
me, made at home are still the
better bet.
,.ck Of privacy in the home Is
given as the rea-
~ son for the tri-
j. i !: ! ! !: ] ( !:
m ~ umph Of the fiv-
IG%k yer over the front
mNSENA parlor, but the In
~vN3ZSP stitute misses the
= VA sMIEkf%AN big point. When a
NAMHNEI " couple do their
= sMXE counting in an au-
~ to they are the
,..,.. Of their own lighting ar
rsnsements. ,
How the internal combustion
.r.iue has speeded up romance!
n the old days it took at least an
hmr being nice to pop and nom.
Won had to listen to pops views on
y. nlans for the new bandstand in
rronsey's Park, satisfy mothers ex-
rlorations into your background and
IAN around talking about the inter-
national situation.
You even had to look over the
family photographs!
You and Arabella got along after
What seemed years.
Every few minutes you had to say
n loud voice, Eyes, the exhibi-
Han at the art gallery this year is
vmderfll," or cough and shout,
lint it terrible about the Philip
phes!"
And then there was the time
limit hanging over you. and the
= dsnal system, with mother call
II. "Arsbella, Is that you down
= thefe?" one Of the silliest ques-
Heus Of al time.
A wooer was always in doubt
whether he was carrying on court
,hip with the girl he loved or at
tending mass meeting in the House
4 Thousand Squeaks. ..-y.
A romance took years.
Then came the horseless carriage,
putting love on tires, equipping at
fiction with magnetic and stream
lining sentimental impulses through
out
Today you call, blow the horn,
spah kha rsir1 ov,d
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

WANTED persons, preferably
man and wife, to contract cutting
and packing asparagus. Art Simsen,
Kennewick Highlands. 1p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Corner Third and Washington
j. A. Pine, Minister
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

IF YOU find that you need some
more flume, better come down to
the Potlatch Yard right now. We
have some good six-inch cedar flume
that we are selling for $26 per thous-
and. We have many other specials
in building materials on hand at
all times. See us for anything in
this line, as we can save you money
in nearly every instance. 1tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

ASPARAGUS SPECIALS Cars for
cheap transportation from So to 500
E. G. Smith Motor Co., phone 691.
Also see the Ford for 40. 1c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04
llullIIIn For Rent lIllIIlIH|

NICE, well furnished, steam heated
apartments, spring filled mat
tresses, hot and cold water-prices
right. Commercial Hotel. Phone
2561. 43tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

CERTIFIED COBBLER and Melted
Gem seed potatoes for sale at $40
per ton. I. F. Longeteig, Craigmont,
idaho. " 51-52-01p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

Bible School, 10 am, Rolla Den
nett, superintendent.
Morning worship and sermon at
IL am. Theme Servants of Christ"
Christian Endeavor, $50 pm.
Evening church service, 7:30 pm.
Sermon theme, THE Temptor, How
to Meet Him."
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

IT'S PLANTING TIME-We will be
glad to help you with all your
planting needs. We have a fine as
sortment of roses, evergreens, flow
ering shrubs, perennial and annual
plants, peat moss and lawn seed.
Home Nursery, Richland. 1-2c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR SALE-Rome and Winesap ap-
pies, either packer or loose, price
reasonable. Some in cold storage,
others at ranch. John Erickson,
phone 2703, Richland. 41-5ptf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

Sunday, April 2
900 am. Church school.
1000 am. Divine worship, Holy
Communion.
Sermon topic: Gods Sacrificial
Offering to Man"
Thursday, April IL
3:45 p. m. Confirmation class.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

Finley-Hover Community Church
Elmer Schwenk, Minister
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

ASPARAGUS STAMPS, pads, ink.
Printing Office. 4p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

SPEND A MINUTE and safe a life.
Have your car tested on the Wea-
yer Safety Lane at E. G. Smith Mo-
tor Co. 14tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR SALE OR TRADE-Horses;
also bred gifts and weaving pigs.
Jens Lande and Sons, miles south
east of KenneWick. 2p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

COMPLETE MOTOR LINEUP
Special spark plug service. Ken
newick Auto Co., phone 100. 1-2c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

HELP WANTED - Arrow Grill
waitress. 1c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

LOST-BLACK MARE, white spot
on forehead, brand sc on left
hip. Notify Grange Supply. Reward.
j. A. Mclean.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04
!IlIIIITu For Sale IlIIllIlIl

HATS AND CAPS-Hats cleaned
and blocked 60c; caps cleaned Csc.
Peterson Dye Works, phone one
tWo-three, Pasco. r 32tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR SALE-Horses and mules; good
used farm machinery. Kenne-
wick Implement Co. 3tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

GET THAT SPRING WASH JOB
on your car at Kennewick Auto
Co., phone 100. 1-2c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR SALE 500 fine Rose bushes,
for $1.01; Bleeding Heart, strong
roots, 3 for $1OO; F1ower1ng shrubs,
35c to $1.00; evergreen shade trees,
perennial and annual plants, lawn
seed and many other items. Home
Nursery, Richland. 51-51c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04
lIHnIIIl Wanted MlnlIl|

WANTED-Man boy to work
by month on small FARM Cen
eral work, no chores. Inquire this
office. 1p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR RENT-4-room house with
bath. close in, Al condition.
Available now Lane K Larson, tele-
phone 491, 116 Benton st,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR SALE - Roses, perennials,
shrubbery. We have a nice assert
ment. Willmsen's New Greenhouse,
Richland. 1c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR Chester White pigs;
also need or good asparagus
cutters. Joe Shula. 52-1p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR SALE Second hand refriger-
ators. We have several makes at
bargain prices. washington Hard
ware & Furniture Co. 51-52-1c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

HELP WANTED Kitchen helper.
Arrow Grill. 1c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

IRRIGATED FARMS FOR SALE
Also hay, corn, grain and other
farm p reduce for sale in season. See
w. G. Muldrow, secy. Sunnyside r.
rigation District, Benton City,
washington. 18tfc,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

YOUR CAR LUBRICATED while
you shop. Kennewick Auto Co.,
phone 100. 1-2c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR SALE-Dining room set; pol
ished steel range; cream separator
and other items, phone 11x8. Up
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

STRAWBERRY PLANTS - Wray
Red variety. Order early as the
fields are cleaned out April S. Hor-
ace Wray. 52tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR SALE-Baby and starter chicks
Rhode Island Reds, Fluff Or
pingtons, genuine New Hampshire
and pullet or straight run Leghorn
chicks. Immediate delivery. r. G.
Chalcraft. Sunnyacres Hatchery,
Richland, phone 2851. 49tfc
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR SALE-L.awn mower sharpen
ing, better than new. Machine
ground. Columbia Electric Co. 51tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR SALE-Good irrigated ranch
at Hover, Wash. Carrie I Dim
mick. 49tfc
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR SALE-Three good resi-
dence properties, well located.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR SALE-A 1897 Ford, IS h.p.,
cash $500, in good shape. Inquire
this office. p. A. Peterson, 2 miles
S. E. on Finley Road. &c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

LET'S TRADE-We have a few
good cars that we are offering at
give-away prices. E. G. Smith Mo-
tor Co., phone 691.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR EXCHANGE Good in
come property, Seattle, for ex-
change 40 acres with buildings.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

SMUDGE POTS FOR SALE CHEAP
Over 100 smudge pots used only
few hours. Will sell very cheap. C..
A. Hackney, Richland, Wash. Up
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR SALE Goose eggs. L. w.
Brown, Rt. 2, Kennewick. lip
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

CIR OSSLEY 1910 refrigerators,
cheaper and better than ever. Six
foot box as low as $3.50, fully
guaranteed. Beautiful Norge Elec-
trio ranges; Electric sweepers, LES.
lamps, etc., etc. Durocher's Bar
gain Store. 46tfc.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR SALE-20 varieties cacti and
succulents at Willmsen's new
greenhouse, Richland 1c
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04
LOVE AND BUSES.

given dS ZIG ASo.
son for the tri-
urnph Of the hiv-
yer over the front
parlor, but the In
stitute misses the
big point. When a
couple do their
counting in an au-
to they are the
own lighting ar
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

FOR SALE-Kodak camera, takes
good pictures, $1,000. Ross Hill,
Route /. r.. 1tfc
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

BEFORE YOU furnish your home
see our spring filled mattresses,
bedroom sets, dining sets and living
room suites. Everything for your
home. Durocher's Bargain Store.
46tfs.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

A romance took years.
Then came the horseless carriage,
putting love on tires, equipping at
fiction with a magnetic and stream
lining sentimental impulses through
out
Today you call, blow the horn,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH

81. fAUL y CHUhOH
(Episcopal)
Rev. Frederick A. Schilling, Ph.B
Vicar
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

And then there was the time
limit hanging over you. and the
dgnal system, with mother cali
n, "Arabella, Is that you down
there?" one Of the silliest ques-
Hens Of al time.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1940-04-04

A wooer was always in doubt
whether he was carrying on a court
,hip with the girl he loved or at
tending mass meeting in the House
4 4 Thousand Squeaks. ...-.-st.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23

clude deduction Of 3 per cent from
salaries OF members and tax
levy OF three tenths mill on all
taxable property in the city. Since
the assessed valuation OF the city
for the current year is SiO.349,-
$50 the levy would amount TO 81.
1910. This levy would OF course
change should the valuation be
changed in the future.
IL the system Is adopted 70 will
become effective at the beginning
Of the next fiscal year. which in
this case would be May T. No pen
sions would be paid, however. I'M
III the beginning OF the third
fiscal year. The city would not
be obligated TO make pension pay
ments other than from funds in
the pension account.
The Ypsilanti fire department
has IL employees with total annual
salaries OF $24.960. Three per
cent deduction from their salaries
would bring $74s.s0 to the PEN
sion fund.
In the police department there
are Is men with a total salary
OF $2S.s00 Their annual share
would be 1854.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23
fRy Assoc,nted Pressl

Washington, Oct. 20 Apply
steal standards for men to be
drafted into the army, as publish
ed today, will include:
Height - 60 inches minimum
and rs inches maximum.
Weight-105 pounds minimum
Chose whose weight is so great
as to interfere with training will
not be accepted.
Eyesight-Normal vision or a
minimum sharpness OF 20-1O0 in
each eye, which can be corrected
with glasses to 20-40 (the 2Orep-
resents the distance OF 20 feet
which patient stands away from
test chart and the 40 represents
the size Of the type en- the lowest
line OF the chart which he can
read: since 1920 is normal vision,
20-40 is roughly half Of normal.)
Hearing Normal hearing the
ability TO hear a low conversation.
al voice at 20 feet with each ear
separately" or minimum hearing
in each ear Of 1920 (which means
ability to hear at 10 feet the CON
versational voice which a normal
ear can hear at 20 feet).
Diseases Mild cases OF many
diseases will be overlooked, but
those with such diseases as cancer,
active tuberculosis, acute rheuma-
tic fever, osteomyelitis. chronic
arthritis, and late syphilis will be
rejected. Every man examined for
possible army service will be Civ
en- a blood test fer syphilis.
Teeth A minimum OF chew
ing teeth above and 3 below, meet.
ing each other. and 3 cutting
teeth above and 3 below. also
meeting. Teeth which have been
or can be easily restored will
count, as well as brid gework.
Feet and hands Some defects
permissible, such as an absent
left thumb, loss of two fingers
of either hand except where the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23
Land Board Will Withhold
Homes Of Aged From Sales

Lansing, Oct. 20 -AP- The
state land office board agreed to-
day TO withhold the homes Of old
age assistance clients from the
tax sales after title has passed 20
the state, and 10 ask the legisla-
ture later 10 legalize the action.
A statement by Auditor General
Vernon j. Brown. chairman, said
approximately zoo Residences oe-
cupied by old age assistance
clients who lost title for non-pay-
ment Of taxes were withheld from
the 1910 scayenger tax sale.
There Is no provision In law, the
statement said for Withholding
them from the 1871 sale.
The board asked its counsel 70
prepare bill far introduction In
the legislature amending the land
office board act to protect sIch
properties from sale.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23
COMMUNITY FUND
RALLY, DINNER To
Be FRIDAY NIGHT
Philosopher, HumoriSt to be
Speaker; Affair Planned
by Board Of Commerce

All Community Fund workers
will be guests at a civic rally and
$50 dinner in the Masonic Temple
Friday.
Speaker for the occasion will
be James L. Gheen OF New York
City. n philosopher and humorist.
c, f. Manning, chairman OF the
Board Of Commerce public rela-
lions committee, will preside at
the program following the ban
quet. The Ypsllanti High School
octette is expected to furnish
musical numbers.
The dinner, planned as a civic
project by the Board OF Commerce
has been scheduled In the middle
OF the two weeks drive for Com
munity funds. Advance solicita.
tions in factories and manufacture
ing centers under the direction Of
Leroy Bush and o. ]. Cleary be-
gan Tuesday with luncheon at
tended by 20 workers. General
city solicitations will begin Oct.
20. d. NJ. Silkworth and L. A.
SeRmans are co-chairmen OF the
Ypsilanti Community Fund drive.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23
DANGER Of FIFTH
COLUMNS SHOWN
TERMS MICHIGAN WORKSHOP
OF NATION FOR DEFENSE
EQUIPMENT

Lieutenant Harold Mulbar, chief
OF detectives, Michigan State Po-
lice Department. Lansing, discuss
ed at Cleary College assembly this
morning the danger OF fifth column
activity In the United States and
particularly In Michigan, which he
termed the workshop OF the ma
ton for defense equipment.
A recent statement OF Hitler's
was quoted by Lieutenant Mulbar,
az follows, America Is perman-
emily on the brink OF revolution.
II viii be simple matter for me
to produce unrest and revolt in the
United States Although this
statement ma seem TO be boast
Ing on Hitler's part, the fall VI
France. Norway. Belgium, Dem
mark, Holland and other European
countries due largely TO fifth col
umn activities should warn US OF
the effectiveness Of this weapon"
1t Mulbar said
Lieutenant Mulbar told OF a re-
cent meeting he attended at which
the French Consul 70 the United
States made the remark that II
France had been forewarned OF the
dangers OF the fifth column. she
Continued on Page Ski
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23
WAGE HOUR LAW
REACHES FORTY
HOUR OBJECTIVE
viii Affect Over Twelve
Million in Interstate
Commerce Positions

Washington, oct. 23 -AP -
The wage-hour law reaches at
midnight one Of its twin objec-
tives--the 40 hour work week.
For some 100000 out Of an
estimated 100000 workers in
interstate commerce covered by
the law, the change 10 40 hours
from the present 40 hour week
will mean more leisure or over
time pay at the rate of time and a
half. The 40-hour standard is not
a rigid limitation.
The change may have little gem
eral effect on the nation $ econ
omy because the 40 hour week, ac-
cording to wase-hour officials, has
been widely adopted in industry.
National defense commission Of
ficials concerned with modelling
sufficient labor supply for de-
Tense industries. said they ex-
pected little effect from the
change. They pointed out that
practically all defense industries
are on a 40-hour week basis since
that is the standard prescribed for
all government contract work by
the Walsh-Healey Public Con-
tracts law.
At the same time the 40.hour
work week begins, the wage-hour