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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
Walton Auxiliary
Sponsors Party

Eleven tables of games were In
play at the party sponsored We'd
nesday evening in Landy Hall by
the Izaak Walton League Auxiliary.
Prizes were awarded Mrs. Char
lotte Wilkie. Mrs. Alice Raymond,
Mrs. Forest Gordon and Ransom
Chapman. Refreshments were en-
joyed.
Mrs. Flossie Dennis was chair
man OF the Auxiliary committee.
There will be another party Oct.
30 at the hall.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
MayfloWer Guild
Plans For Sale

Reports were read and plans for
a rummage sale were made at the
October meeting of the Mayflower
Guild of the congregational Church
Wednesday evening at the home of
Mrs. d. l.. Fidler. Mrs. Hugh Adams
conducted the business meeting.
The rummage sale, sponsored by
the Women's Guild and the May
flower Guild. will be Nov. 7, 8 and
9.
Husbands are to be guests at the
November meeting.
After the meeting refreshments
were served by the hostess.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
A NECESSARY WEAPON

ANY PLAYER who selects No
Trumps as the declaration for his
grand slam contracts had better
know the structure of squeeze
plays. Such maneuvers are as nee
essary to some OF these contracts
as is a bayonet or trench knife to
the doughboy who expects to find
himself engaged in. hand-to-hand
fighting. Many grand slam can
be made at suit by the simple
process of rufhng trick or two.
whereas the same hand may fur
nish an impossibility at No
Trumps except by means Of some
type Of squeeze.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
To Attend Convention

Members OF the local Luther
League who will attend the two
day meeting Of the Michigan district
Luther League in Saginaw Saturday
and Sunday are. Edward Herbst,
president of the Central Michigan
Federation. Miss Alice Heck. Ferd-
inand Herbst. alternate, Howard
Herbst. Charles Roehrs, and Miss
Ruth Appel.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
Hold SEWING Meetinu

American Legion Auxiliary wom-
en- held sewing meeting in the
auxiliary room OF the Legion home,
Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. William
Harrington and Mrs. Alice Waiting.
-cochairamen-,weFe- In charge OF the
making Of slips, paiamas and dress
es for local veterans families. Mrs.
7. S. Weber is welfare chairman of
the auxiliary.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
Sale Reported For
Catholic Women

Mrs. T. J. McDermott, chairman,
reported on the very successful
rummage sale Oct 10. II and 12
for the League OF Catholic Women
Wednesday night. Father E. A.
Lefebvre made a welcome and in
structi1e visit to the meeting which
was conducted by Mrs. X. ]. Miller
Refreshments were served by the
committee. Mrs. Alec Boutell and
Mrs Mathew Sinkule.
The next meeting OF the league
will be Nov. 90 with Mrs. Miller.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
WOULD UNIoNIzE MEN

Flint. Oct. II A move TO I'M
ionize custodial employees OF the
Flint Board OF Education was re-
vealed Wednesday. union officials
said that a proposed agreement
for seniority. regulating hours
and grievance procedure and had
been handed over to Harley H..
Hills, schoolboard business mana
ger.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
DRAW BRIDGE SLIPS

Bay City. Oct ZAP The
west channel span of the Cass ave-
nue. bridge over the Saginaw River
slipped out Of place Wednesday
and wrecked 10 ton load OF sugar
beets Traffic over the bridge was
closed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17

Mrs. William Lewis and daugh.
ter, Miss Marie Goodnow. have re-
turned from Hudson where they
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer
f. Cole. They were accompanied
home by II. P. Goodnow. Hudson.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
Entertains For Son

Mrs. Roy Smith gave birthday
party Wednesday for her one-year-
old son. Omer Lee Smith. There
were Is little children present. Ice
cream and two birthday cakes were
served
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
Installed Vice President

Mrs. Frederick j. Peters, Jr,
was installed as vice president of
the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority alum
nae chapter at Ann Arbor, Mon
day.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17

That bidding developed at two
tables Of a duplicate. One Of these
two Souths got top score, the 9TH
er bottom. as every other pair bid
and made 7-Clubs. At these two
tables. West figured that South
was prepared for a lead Of the
diamond suit bid by East, so chose
the 2 Of the unbid hearts. At one
table South played low on this
from dummy. letting II run up to
his hand. the 10 forcing his X. He
struggled hard to build a squeeze
Of some kind, but failed, so took
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
Residing In Arizona

Mr.. and NJ Mrs Alfred peming are
residing on ranch in Douglas,
Ariz. where Mr.. Deming is en-
gagged in instructing pilots for the
government. Mrs. Deming is the
former Mrs. Mary Hereford, daugh-
ter OF r. W. Downend. this city,
Her son. John, is with her in Doug
las.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17

dealer; West. North-south
vulnerable.l
II West. who had opened the
bidding with 1-Heart. leads the
heart X. how should South plan
his play for 3-No Trumps?
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
Parents OF Dauuhter

Mr.. and Mrs. Rex f. Talladay,
Stony Creek, are parents Of an
eight pound daughter born We'd
nesday morning in Monroe Hospital
Mrs. Talladay was formerly Miss
Cleone Buxton. Milan. The child,
named Doris Ann, is the first
grandchild OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jay
Talladay, Stony Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph McCulloch
have taken an apartment at 10l4
Lamond Ave. Durham, n. c.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Cutting,
who have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
r. A. Luedemann. left for their
home In Paw Paw Wednesday,.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-17
Defense Commission Official
Gives EnZightening Address

y are guardians Of the present" he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-12

In view of the interest stimu- lated by the success of the open ing evenings lectures substan- tial increase in attendance is ex- pected to be recorded Monday eve ming at the adult school of reli- zion which meets weekly at the Waterbury Catholic High school. Non- Catholics as well as Catholics are expected 70 thrOng the various session rooms for discOurses on causes contributing to the out standing problems in the social, moral and economic life of Amer ica, as well as the world. The home, the church, the school, the Bible, marriage, birth control and other subjects come within the realm of lecture and discussion at the school which is open to the public without charge.
 The course consists of nine lec- tures, to be given in the auditor ium and eight class rooms. Each lecture will be given twice every Monday night, once at 8 o'clock and again at g. Different aspects of course material will be treated in succeeding lectures, so that students may obtain a full under standing of the courses they enter.
 The names of the courses and their instructors follow: What 7 Ethics Means to the Average
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-12

After several years of steady de- cline, the birth rate shows signs of increasing" in Waterbury, says Dr.. Edward J. Godfrey, city health off, cer, in his annual report. The birth rate for the year ending August 3l was 15.2 per thousand, while the city death rate remained at 9.8 per thousand, about the same as it has been. The infant mortality rate, 2s.5, is "very low" the health officer says, and speaks well for the pre- natal work done in this city"
 Heart disease was the leading cause of death during the year, ac- counting for 282 of the .959 deaths listed during the year. Cancer caused 1l3 deaths, while cerebral hemor- rhage, embolisms, etc., were the cause of 1O8 deaths. Other principal death causes were: arterio scelero- sis, CT; tuberculosis, 43; pneumonia, 31. The number of deaths attributed to heart disease was 29.5 per cent of the city's total.
 A total of 1,515 births was recorded during the year. Deaths of infants under one year numbered 82, and there were 39 still births.
 The report cites expansion of the city's sanitary inspection service
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-12
Post Plans
 Armistice Eve Ball
Professional Talent to Provide Floor Show at Temple
 1all-C Committee of Arrangements Appointed

Entertainment at the military ball and floor show of the Florio Post, Italian-American War Veter- ans, at Temple hall November g will be provided by professional artists from New York City, it was an- nounced today by Joseph LaPorta, chairman of the entertainment com- mittee.
 MT. LaPorta said he had signed contract with New York talent house to furnish the floor show.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully, Rt. Rev. Monsignor Joseph Valdambrini, and Frank Pope were chosen as honor ary general chairmen at meeting of the post this week.
 The working committee includes the following: Eustachio Schiappa, general chairman; Louisa Schiappa co-chairman; Joseph Parziale, sec retary; John Sforza, treasurer; An gela Possemato and Michael Di- Primo, tickets; Samuel Cappella, James Massari, Phillip Garofano, and Antonio Seraf1no, refreshments; Joseph E. LaPorta and Peter DeLeo entertainment and decorations; Michael Giordano, Fred w. Palomba Daniel Summa, Michael J. Galullo, Angelo Possemato, Patrick Porto, Leonard Mecca, John DiPastino, John DeSchino, Michael DiPrimo, Umberto Santopietro, reception com mittee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-12
THREE NAMED BY
 TOWN COMMITTEE
Vacancies Caused By Res= ignatiOns Filled; Plans
 for Major Rally Made

Three new members were elected at a meeting of the Democratic town committee at party head quarters last night. Preliminary plans were made for an old-fash- toned campaign parade the night of October 26, when Robert A. Hurley and other members of the state ticket will address the major local rally of the campaign.
 John J. "Rixey" Dwyer, Of Lounsbury street, who was mana ger of Senator Edward P. Egan's campaign headquarters during the recent primary contest, was elected to the town committee to represent District 4-3. He replaces Charles J. Earth, who resigned several weeks ago.
 Mrs. Margaret Fitzpatrick, wife of Kevin Fitzpatrick of Gaffney place was named to represent Dis- trict 2-1, which place has been va cant for several months.
 Mrs. Margaret Colucci, wife of Michael Colucci, was elected to represent District 3-5. She suc- ceeds Miss Rose DiPietro, who has moved out of the district.
 The vacancy in District S-4, caused by the resignation of Thom- as Fitzmaurice, was not filled, but the name of George McKenna oi Highland avenue was mentioned for the place. Action was likewise
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-12

Such men can only be told to consult lawyer to see how they can preserve this new life which is so precious to them, so vital to the happiness of their wives and children.
 There are the tragic letters of anguished parents whose son is mentally deficient. They want to avoid having him forced to come before a registration board and be subjected to the possible jeers of minimizing and unfeeling by islanders.
 Worried are the young girls who write in something like this:
 My boy friend and have been engaged secretly for long time. We have both been working so that when we did marry, we could start home and pay for our furni- ture and other necessities in a house.
 we had counted on marrying early in October or November. Now, if we do marry, will my future husband be considered a would-be Slacker?"
 All these personal, real life dramas are to be sifted into the draft board machinery which must turn out the selective service army of the 1940's.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-12
ENGLAND TO WIN,
 SAYS DONOVAN

Providence, R. l., October 12. - (UP) = Colonel William J. (Wild Bib Donovan who surveyed Eng lands war machine for this govern ment during the summer believed today that Great Britain would be victorious.
 Successful in defending her shores, Donovan told the Brown University Alumni here last night. England can gain victory - but only when she carries the initiative into Germany.
 The veteran commander of the 69th Infantry of the World War warned against United States entry into the European conflict under present conditions, for it "could not possibly be prepared for at least a year and a half"
 Successful defense of England, said Donovan, will result from the courage, tenacity and determina- ton of her people, not alone from her military resources.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-12
BEVERAGE MAKERS TO MEET MONDAY
Emil Mascolo to Preside as State President at
 Hartford Convention

Hartford's third major convention within week will convene Monday at the Hotel Bond when the Con- necticut Manufacturers of Carbon ated Beverages come in for a two- day program. Wives will attend, and a special entertainment program has been arranged for them.
 The Beverage Manufacturers, or ganized in 1919 with Carl F. C.. Schirmer of Waterbury as secretary, is composed of several hundred bus mess men from all sections of Con- necticut. In addition, about 50 sup ply men are listed as associated members.
 The convention next week will mark the completion of three terms by Emil Mascola of Waterbury as presidnt of the organization. Other officers include Hyman B. Kenes, New Haven, vice president; Oscar Silverman, Norwich, treasurer; Sam Rosenstein, New Haven; Isaac Silver, Stamford; Julius Fleischer, Bridge port; Charles P. Cochran, New Ha- ven, P. w. Maggia, Central Vil- lage; Louis Varga, Bridgeport; Nathna Horn, Hartford, and Jack Sivin, Hartford, executive board.
 The general outline of the con- vention program calls for a registra- tion period Monday morning, fol- lowed by board luncheon, the first open session starting at 2 p. m The annual dinner will take place at p. m. and, during a smoker in the evening, the wives will holG a theater party.
 A card party will occupy the wive' Tuesday morning while they vii be conducted on a sightseeing tril by the Hartford convention bureal in the afternoon. Meanwhile, twt business sessions will keep the bot tiers busy. At night banquet vii bring the annual affair to clost with Governor Baldwin as principa speaker and John Ashmead, noted humorist, as .toastmaster. MT. Schir' mer has general charge of conven' tion arrangements. being assisted by two large committees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-12

to prevent the breakup of homes and to assure that there is no un- necessary hardship upon wives and children.
 WIVES WANT DRAFT TO LOCATE HUSBANDS
 The other side of the story is that of Shipwrecked marriages where angry wives write in about their faithless husbands.
 In many cases, embittered women say they believe their recreant spouses may register and claim de- ferment upon the ground that they have dependent wife. The women here seem to think the draft mach inery might be used as a sort of de- tective agency to locate and punish such men.
 Then there are the men who write in asking what physical de- fects will bring them deferment or total exemption from the draft. The final rules about physical dis qualifications have not yet been is- sued.
 Many men write in disclosing hidden chapters in their past lives These are the persons who have committed crimes and have served sentences in prison. Some of then hope-and guess rightly-that thi' will put them in so deferred class that they will never be draft. ed because the army does not wan draftees of their stripe.
 On the other hand, there art men who hope they will be ac- cepted and can rehabilitate them selves, or, at least, square them selves with their own conscience.
 Several have written that, after getting out of prison, they moved to new places far from where they were known, adopted new names married and had children. MUST PAST
 BE REVEALED? Anguished cry in these letters runs about like this:
 Must I put all this on a queS- tionnaire, if one is sent me, ano bare my story to prying eyes? have been living a decent life ou1 here.
 My wife is happy with me. Sht has good neighbors. My childrer play with their children. Must al this be ruined because of a Slil long ago?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-12
City's Birth Rate Shows Evidence of Fayors
Hurley Praises States Citizens
 Of Italian Descent

Public Works COmmissiOnar Robert A. Hurley, the Demo- cratic candidate for governor today praised COnnecticut's cit- izens of Italian descent : for having proved their devoted loyalty" to America and for having helped to keep it free and strong"
 The commissioner greeted his Italian friends in a COlum- bus day message which follows:
 ''I want to take this OppOr- tunity to extend my greetings to our fellow citizens of Italian parentage with whom we join in the celebration of Columbus day. It is a source of pride to them to claim the brave discov- erer of this great continent as their, kin, and we gladly join with them in honOring the ex- plOrerer who opened the doors to 8 new world.
 "That new wOrld-this great America of Ours-has proved 8 haven and a place of OppOrtu- nifty to millions of men and women of ItaIain birth and an- cestry, and they have many times over proved their devoted loyalty to this country and have helped to keep it free and strong"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-12
HUNCARY'SB BORDER
 IS OPEN TO NAZIS?
RumOr Can't Be Confirmed or Denied Recent I1-
 cident Not Forgotten

Budapest, Hungary, Oct. 12.- (UP)-Reports circulated today that Hungary had thrown open her bor- der to German troops bound for Rumania, but responsible circles re- fused to confirm or deny them.
 The reports, attributed to London, were that German troops already were on the march through Hun gary. One source here admitted that if Germany wanted passac, for any more troops to Rumania it probably would be granted and explained as a movement of technical units nec- essary for training the Rumanian army"
 The dispute with Runnania over alleged atrocities in Pennsylvania was reflected last night in a dem- onstration by 400 students who de- manded that all of Pennsylvania be returned to Hungary.
 Officials admitted that the pres ence of German troops in Rumania would tend to prevent Hungarian Rumanian outbreak, but it was moi believed that German troops would patrol the Rumanian side Of the Transylvanian border.
 It was admitted that Hungary hat rejected Rumania's proposal that { mixed commission settle TranSyl' vanian minorities questions. Int Lreasons given were that Hungary would not get satisfaction Ion the basis of experiences of the last 2 years" and that intervention by the Axis powers was a better plan. Hun gary appealed to Germany and Italy yesterday to intervene.
 Although Hungarian German re- lations continued friendly, the Brit ish-Rumanian crisis had not beer reflected here. Any official described Hungary's relations with Britain a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-12

Totals ITS 81
 On the whole the year was very satisfactory with respect to com- municable diseases. There was no marked increase in the incidence of any one disease.
 Pneumonia
 About 20 per cent of the cases of pneumnoia reported resulted in death. Less deaths from pneumonia is due, undoubtedly, to the use of serums and chemical treatment of many cases. The appropriate sera is supplied by this department in cooperation with the state depart ment of health.
 Diphtheria
 By immunization we have been able to gain control of this one-time scourage. It is only through such efforts that we continue to have a low incidence of this disease. "Eter- nal vigilance" must be maintained and every effort made to urge par ents to have their children immu- nized so that there will be no un- protected children in the community.
 Typhoid Fever
 Sanitary engineering has helped considerably in the control of this disease, very few cases occurring any year. This year we had four typhoid fever cases and two para-typhoid cases. No definite source of infec- ton was established in any one case. Perhaps the greatest hazard today in relation to this disease is the eating of shellf1sh from unap- proved sources. There are available means at han dto control the sale of shellfish and if clans and oysters etc., are purchased in reputable es- tablishments we feel confident that no case of typhoid fever will result
 Scarlet Fever Scarlet fever continues to prevail with slight fluctuations from year tc year. the majority of which are very mild cases. Many of the cases gc unrecogniz6 and, naturally, are mol isolated. This situation, coupled with the fact that the immunizing agent sue has we have for diphtheria, is moi so generally accepted by the public or the profession are reasons why we have been unable to control scarlet fever.
 Report of Communicable Disease Nurse
 Cases investigated, quarantined
 and released ............... 954 Cultures taken for diphthria ... 9s Total home visits .251( Visits to preschool children .... 8;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-12

The name of Joseph Harpin, long familiar and widely respect- cd ifi local mercantile, fraternai and social circles of Waterbury will now be linked with Mir. Har- pins own newly established mems clothing establishment in Suite 24O, Brown Building, 20 East Main street. MT. Harpin formerly connected with two of the city's popular clothing concerns will now greet his friends and they are legion, in his office and store quarters, which will specialize in custom made garments, suits, top coats, Agercoats of all designs and fabrics. As a feature also is the invitation of MT. Harpin to his friends to. bring material of their choosing, if desired, and to have a garment made to their own specifications.
 MT. Harpin. long identified with Franco o-American activities in Waterbury, is presently a com missioner of the department of welfare. His many associates wish him success in a familiar business under his own supervi- sion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-12
Milton Bronner wiII answer

Milton BrOnner will answer questions of the Waterbury Democrat readers regarding conscription rulings and inter pretations. Address questions to Milton Bronner, manager, NEA- Democrat SeIective Service 1n- formation Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth St., NV, Washington, D. c. BE SURE TO ENCLOSE postage prepaid postcard or stamped envelope, self ad- dressed.
 Replies given by MT. BrOnner will be in conformity with cur rent war department rulings, but all such rulings are now subject to revision. BrOnner's replies are therefore in no way binding on local registration officers or draft boards, who will have the final decision on each case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-12
Keen Interest Evidenced In
 Adult School Of Religion

Man," by Rev. Raymond J. Ken nedy of Middlebury; "Appreciating the Mass" by Rev. James F. Woods; "The Life of Christi" by Rev. J. Oliver Cronan; Parents as Educators" by Rev. George F. Reilly; Reason from Reason and from Revelation" by Rev. Joseph E. DOnnelly.
 Marriage" by Rev. Francis J. Barrett; "The Seven Deadly Sins" by Rev. William B. Disco of Wa tertOwn; "The Bible," by Rev. AL fred Cabitor; and Catholic Liter ature," by Miss Mary H. Dwyer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-12
BENNY, BURNS
 UNABLE TO VOTE

New oYrk, Oct. i2 --(UP)- Earl Browder. Communist presidential candidate. and George Burns and Jack Benny, radio and movie com- edians, have lost their right to vote in this state. Attorney General John J. Bennett has said in an informal" opinion.
 Drowder, he SAlr. lost his franchise because he was found guilty Of pahS- port fraud, Benny and Burns be- cause they were convicted of dlas mond smuggling.