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Evening star., 1940-11-07

Dick Harlow says Duke and
Penn would be included on any
"first 10" teams he named.
Hex Experimentation Overlin
believes not even the devil can
jinx him. His first fight with
Steve Belloise was Ken's 18th
start in his 18th year of fighting
and all of you remember what
darned near happened. Now, the
rematch has been scheduled for
December 13-which is only Fri
day the 18th!
People you know-Chuck Col
Inns, who played end at Notre
Dame during the -Four Horse
men" era and later was head
coach at North Carolina, is re-
covering from T. 3. In Chicago.
Give Hank Greenherg q nice
Evening star., 1940-11-07
Louis Will Fight Mccoy
In Boston Gardens
By tie Associated Press.

BY tt e Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Nov. Joe Louis
will defend his world heavyweight
championship against Al Mccoy,
New England and Canadian title
holder, at the Boston Garden De-
cember 16, it has been announced.
1t will be Boston's first heavy
weight championship.
Evening star., 1940-11-07

bered two less than for the same
part of 1899. The decline was in
the high school classification, where
two deaths occurred, against four
last year.
Only one fatality blamed directly
on football was in college COMPETE
ton.
Evening star., 1940-11-07
Hang On to Harmon Biermon
Dins Into Gopher Gridders

grip. Yes, it's sort of "hang on
to Harmon deal without the signs
and formal notices.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
Calendar of Social Events

TODAY
Together Club, 1880 with Mrs. H. j. Rowden.
number Is and NJ, A degree will be
ferred, Masonic Temple lodge
Ypsianu and Community rehearsal. S
o'clock. Ypsilant High School auditorium
Presbyterian Womens Union members
their husbands home OF Mrs Harry Hammond
Tyne Club. 80 with Mrs. julius Wagner.
Capsule Club. Mrs Robert Shifferd
Presbyterian Sunday School, Mrs Victor Wilson 1880
p. m.
$3.50 Ladies' Literary Club House Facing the
and Voting lntellgently".
Ypsnti Post Veterans Of Foreign Wars o'clock
GAR. Hall
WEDNESDAY
Crescent Society all day meeting al AR
Mayower Church. parlors
Womens Guild viii be
Washtenaw Rebekahs o'clock Odd Fellow Hall
Temple Pythian Sisters regular meeting o'clock X. p
Hall.
Lady sodality OF ST John Church, 1880 in auditorium
Ypsan Fraerna Order Of Eagles o'clock hall III
n. Huron ST.
League Of Catholic Women postponed week.
Society Lutheran o'clock
Mrs Schultz.
Tr-Couny Sportsmans League will Landy Hall
Male members and friends of the club attend
Lutheran Church, 1880
poned from Sept -
Bible Ba weekly De-
Vrees Ann Arbor speaker G. A. R. Hail. 74S p m
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
Packard Company Given
Large British Order

Detroit Sept. 17-AP-In add
ton to the s62,000,000 contract it
now has to build 5000 Rolls Royce
aircraft engines for the United
States, the Packard Motor Car Co.
will also build 5000 motors and
parts for the British government at
an approximate cost of S125. 000,-
600, authoritative sources said to-
day.
It was indicated that options had
been taken beyond these orders
for 10000 motors for the British
government and 5000 for the Unit
ed States.
With the optional orders. the
total aircraft engine business lined
up for Packard amounts to approx
imately s350,0O0,O0o, a spokesman
said
Max NJ. Gilman. president of
Packard. said the first motors
would begin coming from assembly
lines within 10 months. Plant ex-
pansion to provide an additional
100000 square feet OF floor space
for engine production is being
rushed to. the construction stage.
Building and tooling operations
will require an expenditure OF
about $35,00O,O00. Gilman said, and
eventually the engine plant will en-
ploy nearly $4,000 men.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
Plans For Future
Events Made by
Order of DeMOlay

Announcements were made OF
coming events for Ypsilanti Chap
ter Order OF DeMolay. state and
district reports were given and
committees were appointed at the
chapter meeting Mond' evening in
the Masonic Temple.
Norman Christian. master coun-
sellor. announced that on Sept. 30
the first degree will be conferred
and Educational Day will be OBJ
served The second degree will be
conferred at the Oct. 7 meeting,
and In November they will have
their annual Parents Night han
quet. The winter installation OF Of
fioers is to take place an. 90.
A report Of the state meeting was
given by Arthur Dieterle. state
representative and the district
meeting by Ralph Ridenour. George
Norman. Jr., reported the activi-
ties OF the Council. and Linwood
Rogers reported on the American
Citizenship organization.
After the meeting the refresh
ment committee, George Norman
and James Reeves. served a lunch
OF wieners and coffee f. the dining
room.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
Tournaments Planned
by Queen City Lodge

Plans were made at the meeting
OF Queen City Lodge number 167
knights OF Pythias. Monday eve
ming in X. p Hall for a billiard
and pool tournament and for an
inter.club euchre tournament.
'Chairmen appointed for the two
tournaments. respectively, are
Glenn Groosbeck, and Lorne Ken
nedy.
1t was decided to postpone the
banquet for the baseball team from
next Sunday to Sept. 90. Those rep
resenting the local lodge at the
meeting OF the Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge in Muskegon this
week will be Ray Burrell, grand
prelate; James Hart member OF
the Good of the Order committee;
Charles Andres, district deputy,
and Graeme Conrad. representa-
tive OF Queen City Lodge. All will
remain for the Knights OF Khoras-
san ceremonial.
A meeting OF the Past Chancel-
Tors Club was held after the lodge
meeting with A. E. Augustus pre-
siding. It was decided to sponsor
the baseball banquet Sept. 80.
Earl Snyder was appointed TO
write new bylaws for the club,
which is to meet the second We'd
nesday Of each month.
An invitation was accepted from
Mark Rust to be guests at his home
Oct. 9.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
Stein Circle Meets
With Mrs. GrOOSbeck

Committee reports were made
and a rummage sale was planned
at the September meeting OF the
Stein Circle OF the Dorcas Society
Of the Lutheran Church. Monday
evening at the home OF Mrs. Glenn
Groosbeck. Mrs. f. R. Schill pre-
sided at the business meeting at
tended by Is members.
Mr. Croosbeok was appointed
chairman OF the rummage sale TO be
Oct. and 5. 1t was decided have
a party in the near future the ar
engagements and date Of party TO be
made by the committee, Mrs. An
drew Smith. Mrs Paul Ung-odt, and
Mrs. A. f. Weber.
A social time occupied the ro
mainder of the evening and re-
freshments were served by the
hostess.
The next circle meeting will be
-Qct-2l With- Mrs Carl Furtney.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
Mr., Mrs. Foster
Will Reside Here

Mr.. and Mrs. William j. Foster
will reside at "a y. Huron st. fol
lowing their marriage Saturday In
the Lutheran Church in Napoleon,
Ohio. Rev. E. R. Moses officiated
at the lovely ceremony. Mrs. Foster
is the former Miss Virginia Seleska
and the couple were accompanied to
Ohio by their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Seleska anad Mr.. and
Mrs. l. A. Diehr.
On their return they we're sur
prised by a reception and Sunday
night they were given a house
warming by the brides sister, Miss
Betty Jean Seleska and brother.
Harry Vealey. Prizes were won by
Miss Lucille Simpson and Earl
Swisher. The bride and groom re
ceived many lovely gifts.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
p. T. A. of Harriet
School Has Meeting,
Plans Coming Month

Plan Of work for the coming
month for the Harriet Parent
Teachers Association were made at
an executive meeting. Monday eve
ming at Harriet School. The resigna-
ton OF Paul Clay. chairman of the
program committee accepted
and Miss Gertrude Campbell was
appointed temporary chairman.
Mr.. Clay has been an officer OF
the p. T. A. for the past ten years
and for several years has served
as president. During his term OF
office the Southwest Community
Council, composed OF representa-
tiyes from other P. T. A. s and the
P. T. A. council consisting OF presi-
dents and program chairmen Of
P.TA.'s was started He was the
instigator OF Brief Biographies, -
which included biographies OF fam.
Gus Caucasian characters as we'll
as Negro leaders. He has continued
to advocate the intermingling OF all
peoples and has constantly i'm
pressed upon his followers in the
P.T.A. and the student body OF
Harriet School to always do their
part in showing friendliness to
other races.
Through the influence OF Mr..
Clay, Negro History Week was OBJ
served at the High School for the
first time.
For the first regular P.T.A. meet
ing. Sept. 26. plans are being made
for a get-totgether of parents and
people OF the community to meet
the new teachers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
WORK IN SCHOOLS
WELL LAUNCHED
Continued from Page One)

Continued from Page One)
Mr.. Chapelle reported that the
playground. at---Central Grades
School has been resurfaced and that
teachers have drawn an outline for
the apparatus The school is to buy
the fixtures for the teeter totters
and swings and the jahitor Will set
them up. A sand box is also being
built.
1t was announced that the enroll.
mept is approximately so less than
Tor last year and Mr.. Chapelle Is
planning to make an analysis of
the figures. He reported that in re-
gard to furnishing books for indi-
gent children, there have been very
few OF them issued this year.
He spoke briefly about the COM
munity counseling service which is
available at the school. Z. w.
Wheatley. who is working on his
doctors degree at the University.
is assisting as Is George Bennett
who returned to his work here. The
men are paid by the NYA.
Members voted to reestablish the,
custom of last winter when some
member Of the teaching staff ex-
planned a special phase OF school
work to the board. This talk will
be given on the regular meeting
night.
Bills totaling s5,120.s5 were APP
proved. one OF the largest items be-
ing sl,s09.21 for fuel. 1t was voted
to transfer the s73434 In the insur-
ance fund to the general fund as all
bills have been paid for repairs ne
cessitated by the Woodruff School
fire last year.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
Instructions Given
J.. Speakers on Parkway

INSTRUCTIONS were given to speak
ers who VIII explain the Detroit
Huron-Clinton Park and Parkway
Association plan to citizens before
the referendum in November gen
eral election at the Huron-Clinton
Valley committee meeting in Ann
Arbor Monday night. Representa-
tive Joseph Warner, Paul Ungrodt.
and Floyd Smith attended the
meeting. The latter substituted
for f. II. Chapelle who with G.. y.
Handy were unable to attend.
The association plan provides
for the development OF adequate
recreatfonal facilities for the s.
100000 people in Washtenaw.
Wayne. Livingston, Oakland and
Macomb Counties. The 1899
state legislature provided for
the establishment OF a. five
county area under Metro.
politan Authority or Commission
which would plan and help develop
scenic highways and recreational
features. Further provision IN the
act was that the park development
plan be voted upon as referen-
dunn in the November election.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
COUNCIL NOTES
(Continued from Page Onel

NSohtlhueu from rage OneJ
Sidewalk on private property
cannot be constructed by the city,
II was determined by City At
torney John p. Kirk at the coun-
Gil Monday after a request by the
officials of the Baptist church on
Cross st. for sidewalk erection
had been made
Objections will be heard by the
council at the next meeting on
sidewalks to be poured on the
south side OF Pearl st. Driveway
to be laid covers so square feet
and sidewalk 375 square feet Es-
timated cost is 500 which could
be cut in half II WPA labor was
used.
Sidewalk was ordered built from
the Cross st. bridge east to 305
E. Cross. north to E. Forest Ave.
west to n. River St, north to the
cemetery and west to the Cross
ST. bridge. This will be placed I'M
der the 194O-41 sidewalk projects.
Street signs which are on hand
will be placed Immediately. Pipe
stands to hold them are to be
placed where necessary.
Miscellaneous coupons Of $751;
so were destroyed.
Expenditures OF s97S.5O for ex-
ira conductors and five cast iron
bases at SIS apiece for the traf-
fic lighting system on Michigan
Ave. were authorized for pur-
chase.
Michigan AYe.-and
red lights on side streets where
traffic signs are located will be
considered by the police commits
sion: The lighting plan would be
adopted at midnight.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
NORMAL FACULTY
MEN PROMOTED
M'kAY. LoEsELL ADVANCED,
PRESIDENT MUNSoN
ANNOUNCES

Two faculty promotions at the
Normal College were announced to-
day by President John Munson.
Prof. Frederick B. Mckay is to
head the Department of Speech
and Prof. Clarence VI. .Loesell has
been advanced to the head Of the
Department of Natural Science.
Prof. Mckay, who fills the posi-
ton left vacant by retirement Of
Prof. j. Stuart Lathers. has been
with the speech department here
since 1912. He has gained three de-
grees at the University of Mich.
isan; Bachelor of Arts awarded in
1909. Master of Arts in 1919, and
Doctor of Science in 1882.
Prof. Loesell takes the position
held by the late J. Milton Hover.
He has been with the natural sci
enee department since 1925.
Additional faculty appointments
may be announced soon, President
Munson said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
|. 0. O, F. Lodge
Elects Secretary
at Weekly Meeting

Two applications for membership
were read, committee reports were
given and a new secretary was
elected at the weekly meeting of
Ypsilanti Lodge number 54S I.O.O.F.
Monday evening in Odd Fellow
Hall.
j. B. King acted as secretary in
the absence of c. E. Cleghorn who
was unable to be present. Commit.
tee was appointed for the new ap-
plications which will be voted on
at next Monday nights meeting,
when they will receive their initia-
tory degree Henry Lawrence was
appointed chairman OF refresh
ments.
A letter was read from DR.. j. j.
Woods. chairman OF the committee
to raise funds for the proposed new
hospital. requesting the lodge to APP
point a committee OF two to act in
conjunction with other organiza-
tons Kenneth Davis and Paul
Chapman were appointed on this
committee.
Embert Pocklington was elected
recording secretary for the remain
der OF the year, to fill the vacancy
made by the resignation OF C. E.
Cleghorn, who has moved to Chi
cago.
On October IS Grand Master
Bruce McDougall Day will be OBJ
served and all members OF the
Bruce McDougall class of year ago
have been requested to be present
and to give an account OF their
activities during the past year. John
Walters was appointed chairman
OF entertainment for this meeting.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
.PR0WLER VISITS
bAGGETT HOUSE
INTRUDER SLAMS DOOR IN
FACE OF HOUSEHOLDER;
FOURTH CALL IN WEEK

The phantom is apparently out
for business this fall as visit at
the residence OF Atlas Baggett. s04
w. Michigan Ave, early this morn
ing made the fourth call attributed
to him within a week. The opened
doors. rafting door knobs and his
lightning like flights from pursu-
ers mark the intruder the same
person In each case.
Awakened at a. m. by the open
ing OF their bedroom door. Mr..
and Mrs. Baggett were further SUI
prised by the slamming OF the door
when they switched on the bed
light. Running into the kitchen.
Mr.. Baggett turned on the lights
and had the outside door from
the kitchen shut in his face. Chas-
ing the intruder out OF doors he
saw him disappearing around the
corner OF the house. Because OF
the dense fog Mr.. Baggett was un-
able 10 describe the prowler to the
city police who investigated.
A sister OF Mrs. Baggett. Mrs.
Wanda Jones, 1904 w. Cross St..
when leaving for her home at
11:45 p. m. observed a colored
youth standing nearby looking at
the Baggett house. He stepped be-
hind tree when he noticed she
was watching him.
Just before the prowler was dis
covered a neighbor. Mrs. allegro
Bodine, sos w. Michigan, saw two
men walk behind the Baggett resi-
dence.
Mrs.-Jones- Mrs
Bodine could describe the men
observed
Other visits attributed to the
prowler the past week are at the
homes OF Nelson Boutell, 1885 w.
Michigan, Harry Rominski, 1910
w. Michigan. Wednesday, and at
William Carson, 1920 S. Congress
St, Saturday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
MI Mrs S. Grace Metcalf
WEEDS John w. Burt

Mrs. Grace Richardson Metcalf
was united in marriage to John W
Burt, this city. Monday afternoon
at l o'clock, Rev George Burcsik
reading the marriage lines In the
Methodist parsonage, Toledo. Mrs.
Burt's daughter and son-in.law. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles l. Stump. De-
troit, were the only attendants.
Mrs Burt was dressed in black with
a design of gold beads and wore
black accessories and a red hat.
Mrs. Stump was In a deep red cos
tune with blue accessories. Both
the bride and her attendant wore
gardenias.
At S o'clock Monday evening a
dinner was given in the John W.
Burt home. 1850 Cornell Rd. The
guests were Mrs. Burt's mother,
Mrss-JeRRie- Richardson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stump. her sons Keith and
Gordon Metcalf. Miss Henrietta
Burt. Mr.. Burt's daughter, and
George Sears. The wedding cake
was in the form OF wedding bell
and tastefully decorated.
Mr.. Burt is an inspector with the
Detroit Edison Co.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
Cook Out Enjoyed
by Sixteen Scouts,
Treasurer Elected

Sixteen Girl Scouts OF troop 10
and their leader. Miss Edith Coy
cite. who was assisted by Miss
Margaret Pillsbury, enjoyed an out
door cook out at the Paper Mill
bluff, Monday afternoon. A brief
business meeting was held and a
new treasurer. Ann McDermott, was
elected II was decided to collect
dues OF two cents per week to go
toward a fund for purchasing d
new troop flag.
Each OF the girls assisted in the
building OF the camp fires and was
instructed in the proper method of
fire building, and in fire peryen.
ton. When the fire was ready they
cooked their one dish meal OF chill
con carne and had a pleasant time
visiting. Several OF the girls are
working on their outdoor cooking
badges.
The troop found It helpful to use
a little wagon TO carry their sup
plies for the hike and cook out.
Mrs. B. c. Raymond and Miss
Ruth Montanyne. Ann Arbor. drove
TO Toledo. Saturday and spent the
week end with relatives near that
city.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
Past Noble GrandS
Elect Treasurer

Past Noble Grands OF Washtenaw
Rebekahs rehearsed for a playlet
they will present for entertainment
following the regular meeting OF
Washtenaw Rebekahs, Monday
night. and a new treasurer, Mrs.
Jay Cazier, was elected at the Sep
TENDER meeting OF the Past Noble
Grands. Monday evening at the
home Of Mrs. Harry Lee.
Twelve members were present
The resignation of Mrs Judson
King as treasurer was accepted. In
memory Of Mrs. c. C. Livings,
deceased member who passed away
in August. all bowed their heads
in a moment OF silent prayer.
After the business meeting the
following names were selected to
receive prizes; Mrs E. T. Blake,
Mrs. ]. A. Fleuelling and Mrs. Pearl
Raymond.
The next II Getting will be Oct. "a
with Mrs. Frank Bowerman.
Mrs. Stephen Croghan, daughters
Louise and Marlyn and son Gerald
spent Saturday In Detroit.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Carvan,
Mason, were in the city Sunday,
guests OF Mr. and Mrs. l.. F. Thumm.
q Thomas and Henry Lawrence,
Jr., attended the midget auto races
at Milford Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Haremsky
and daughter, Flint, were guests
Sunday OF Mr.. and Mrs. +. II. Kin
tigh
Mrs. Charles Johnson and Mrs.
L. B. Moore visited relatives. In
Adrian Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Herzog, To
ledo. visited Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Gault over the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Skitenhelm
Ann 'Arbor. were dinner guests Sun
day Of their cousins. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. F. Chadwick.
Mrs. Richard Smith. with her son.
Greenville came Monday to spend
week with her mother. Mrs. ]. f.
MacAllister.
Mrs. Addie Binns and son. Ray
w Binns. left this morning for
Kalamazoo where they will visit
DR.. and Mrs Gerald Osborn. DR..
Osborn Is head OF the chemistry
department Western State
Teachers College. Mrs. Binns and
Mr.. Binns plan to return Wednes-
day afternoon. Monday afternoon
Mrs c. o. Baily. Macon, visited her
mother Mrs. Binns.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Bristol are
moving from 625 Campbell Ave. to
an apartment at 304 Washtenaw
| Ave.
Mrs Albert w. Becker has re
turned from a two weeks vacation
with her son Wilson Becker.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
TOo Circles of Methodist
Society Haze First Meetings

Circles one and nine OF the Meth
odist Woman's Society of Christian
Service held their opening meetings
of the fall season Monday afternoon
at the homes of members and made
plans for work for the coming year.
Eighteen members attended the
meeting OF circle one at TIE home
OF Mrs. William Harrington. The
resignation OF Mrs. a. NJ. Wander
sail. who will be unable to act as
leader OF the circle this year, was
accepted. Mrs Leon Hathaway was
elected to take her place.
Mrs Hathaway conducted the
business meeting and devotions
were led by Mrs. Cotton Cottrell.
A memorial to the memory Of Mrs.
c. c. Livings. a deceased member,
was read by Mrs. Minnie Snidecor.
Mrs. y. d. Voorhees, was appointed
chairman OF the work committee
for the year.
The program following the bust
ness meeting was of missionary
content. consisting Of articles and
stories read by Mrs. Lester Pic,
Mrs. Snidecor and Mrs Hathaway.
The hostess was assisted by Mrs.
Nandersall and Mrs. Pic in serving
delicious refreshments.
For the October circle meeting
there will be a cooperative lunch
con at the home OF Mrs. Margaret
Putnam with Mrs. Snidecor assist
ing.
Circle nine meeting at the home
OF the leader, Mrs Louis Hubbard
was .opered by the leader and de-
voticns were led by Mrs. Jessie
Miller, who read from Matthew fifth
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17

chapter first 10 verses. Sh" also
read from the Upper R ON booklet.
A fine report OF the meeting OF
the Woman's Division of Christian
Service at the church. Thursday,
was given by Mrs. Leroy Lewis.
II was decided 70 furnish a layette
for the Needlework Guild.
After the meeting they enjoyed
guessing contests directed by Mrs.
George Carr.
For the next circle meeting oct
81 they will have coop ratiye
luncheon at the home Of Mrs. A. A.
Rebel.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
Three More Enlist In
National Guard Here

Three men enlisted in the 32nd
signal company OF the Michigan
National Guard at drill night in
the Armory Monday. The men are
Alfred Murray Cook. 704 Virginia
ST.. Lawrence Z. Terrell, 20s Ma
pie St. and John Morrison. PA Oak
St The latter was reenlisted after
two years absence from the SER
vice.
In addition to the federal salary
OF s21 or more paid at Camp Nc.
Coy the Guardsmen were distribut-
ed s21 state pay -or the 81 days
OF field training at the camp.
A group picture will be taken
Oct. II for a Michigan National
Guard unit publication. A brief
history OF each company will be
included.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
FUNERAL IN GARAGE

Durand, Sept. 17--AP-Funeral
rites for Charles T. Barton. So.
were Monday in his garage, which
he claimed was the Oldest public
garage in Michigan Barton, who
died OF a heart attack. had fire.
quently expressed the wish that his
funeral be held in the garage,
which he esta blished in 1914.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-17
WILDCAT WELL FILLS

Mt Pleasant. Mich. Sept II
AP-A test wildcat well. developed
by the Weber OIL Co. OF Bay City,
rapidly filled with oil after blow
ing gas Monday north Of Reed City.
The strike raised hopes for the
first commercial oil development
in the history Of Osceola County.