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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12
RITES TO BE FRIDAY

Owosso. Sept - Funeral ser
vices will be at p. m. Friday for
Gilbert /. Taylor. a. former bank
or and insurance broker. who died
OF a heart attack IN Grand Rapids
Tuesday night. Born In Ann Ar
Dor. Taylor had spent most OF his
lie in Owosso and was the FIRST
cashier OF the Old. Citizens Saw
ings Bank here
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12

Hastings Sept II AP Depu-
lies continued Wednesday 10 search
for the second OF a pair ~ gunner
who attempted TO hold up a ho-
tel al Vaudeville Sheriff Glenn
Bera said Edward J Schlless. in
jail here. had admitted part IN
the attempt An imitation gun was
used.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12
Live Stock and Poultry
For sale-Llvestoek, Poultry

TOT oaIe-LIVebtocFi FouItTV
BEAGLE HDrND Puppies. 3 weeks
old 1928 Maplewood Ave. -. r..
Raymond call after p m.
DEAD or ALIVE
Fnrm animals collected promptly.
Horses and COWS sunday service.
Phone collect
CENTRAL DEAD STOCK COMPANY
Ann A rMnr .-lLll
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12
Employment
kaeIn Nlantea-Female

Tcip NsAnkco--r cmalc
WHITE GlRI.-fo- rrrcral house
work fond % clldreu. stay nights
si6 Pearl 81
HOrsEkEEPER-to ute in Apply
SIG =. Liberty. Ann Arnor. hctW cen
and p m.
RESPONSIBLE permanent ofrce
position for girl $3.50. 40
special business training except
tNping required Able go drive.
Inquire clerk. Hotel huron to %
g. M. Thurs T. 10 10 a. W Fri
small pay 20 start
GIRL FOR homework and care of
small boy. References required
cali i5s3-R after D. mi
Merchandise
Household Furnishings
MAHOGANY pFFlcE DISK and
swivel chair. sacrifice. owner
leaving city 5l1 ". Forest
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12
Apartments

FURNISHED- three and four
room apartments. Inquire FOG n.
Washington.
THREE ROOM APT first floor.
furnished. suitable for young
couple or teachers. POI y Normal.
THREE ROOM APT for adults.
close 10 Normal. 93J W. Forest.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12
Stretch Your Dollar BY Shopping From The L
Business Services

Business services offered
PIANO LEssoNS-50c. use. Begin
ners, advanced, classic or popular.
Lillian Clack, l25 y. summit
LOWING-disking, yards graded.
well rotted manure, general truck
Ing. cliff Button, 1910 L. Cross ST.
Phone ASH.
Florist
FUNERAL SPRAYS and ported
plants. Depot Greenhouse. Norris
and Short oak. Phone 9l6-J.
GLADIOLI-large. beautiful blooms
all colors. doz. Csc. r. J. Shuda,
95S r. Cross. Phone 49l.
Upnolsterers
UPHOLSTERING REPAIRING -
Quality fabrics. Expert workman
ship. w. c. Wilson. 40 n. Huron ST.
Phone 1873 or 1871.
THEY'RE SOMETHING more than
fancies and fads. these powerful
little Classified ada
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12

LARGE sTOCK-of used tires. al
sizes, al prices Thorne Tire Co .
800 r. Michigan Phone s3s.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12
Employment
Help Wsnted-Fsmals

YOUNG WOMAN-for light house
work. no laundry care Of two
children Ref BOX n-6O. Press.
Npsuanu for work i'm
physicians ONCE. Applicants write
Box p-6l care lpsilanu Press.
stating axe and office experience.
WOMAN WANTED for general
housework. Fun time Apply Mrs.
=. hammond. Whitaker. Mich.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12
Merchandise
Household Furnishings

Merchandise
Household furnishings
CARPET. RUGS Twins room fur
nitare upAol-terlng Drive 4 miles
west and save Rendels S0&s Nash
ter4N.
FURNACE. boiler and stove re-
pairs. BuN gratr~ and fire pots now
We save you money. East Side
FURNITURE shop S26 r.. Michigan
Ate. Phone 1899
ELECTRIC INTERPRETATION cleo
tric stove snd ice box. l6e 5. Grove.
Phone --s-k
antique lamps. 5l15 +. Michigan
Wearing Apparel
SPECIAL SAIL dresses lOc. l5c.
-sc and better clothing. t05 ".
Micnisan. IN. t33N-M.
Farm Products, Equipment
SILO FILLER-With pipe. IN good
condition GrahICn Bros kemis
Rd y D. Npsimut
TOMATOES -35c bushel. pick them
yourself. also melons. potatoes and
cahhage Cliff Button, 1910 +.
cross s.
sGGS-ftom confined. extra Vita
min Ted poultry $3.50 Geddes Rd
lpsuAnu Phone 1l16-F-lS
JOHN DEERE corn binder also
g. Pontiac coupe Phone 1871
WINS $50 BHnton Rd.
Musical Equipment
PRACTICE PIANOS good coudi-
fhono SIS
COMPLETE pISpLAY-of the liner
makes Of pianos Grinnell Bros
Merchants Specials
HOT WATER HEATER Only $685..
uses cheap furnace oil. Family
Radio Shoppe loo ". Mich. Pm. S.
FLENOGLASS Porch enclosures
Poultry and hrooder houses. Use
so yd Moormaus Phone H.
WATKINS Il ih. cocoa or baking
powder zoe with n on vanilla.
ioN b Cross Phone 2ttW
EASY WASHER Al cond f3g so.
Vacuum cleaners s795 Electric
raugc. like new Save SIS. better
Homes Appliance shop. "a y.
Washington.
ENJOY LIFE-take music lessons.
We give lessons on all instru-
ments. Carty's. 20i Pearl
Business and office equipment
TYPEwRlTERS- All makes. sold,
rented, repaired. o. y. Morrill,. Sl4
s state 81, Ann Arbor. Phone 66l5
Sand ana Gravel
WASHED SAND AND PEBBLES
KILLINS GRAVEL COMPANY
Tel Ypsi 1901 Ono toll charRe)
CiNDERs-ORAvEL
SAND pebbles. rocks. manura
black dirt. general trucking. Call
julius Zahn. 7i4sFil
Miscellaneous
BICYCLES girls and boys, dining
suites, trunks. antique beds. chests,
tables, Youngs. 80 Il. Cross. Phone
MEN, WOMEN GET PEP RAW
OYSTER stimulantsi tonics in
OstreN tablets often needed after
40. by bodies lacking iron. calcium.
phosphorous, iodine Nitamin B-1.
3jc size today only 29c CaH write
Cunningham and all other good
drug stores
Sporting Goods
SEE WEIR BROS SPORT SHOP
for tiat new shot gun or rifle.
S. Washington 81.
Wanted To Buy
WANTEB-g0od clean used furni-
ture. Private sales anytime. 1851
Penniman Ave, Plymouth. Harry
| g Robinson, auctioneer.
For Rent Real Estate
Houses
HOUSE rooms and batl NJ Sus-
tcrk4 Lake. BelleNille Phone
712s-F-2
MODERN HOUSE in country 10
desirable couple Rent reasonable,
garden and fruit 1919 superior IA.
IFOCR ROOM HOUSE-furnlsaed I25
month. Apply M y. Huron.
Apartments
FITRNTgHEB-tso three and four
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12
Business Services

Business Services or1ered
FURNACES-and furnace repairs
new and used. 10 T. Cross st
Phone 4S4-J
EXPERT dry cleaning, refinishing
refining. Louis the Tailor. 45 y.
Huron. phone S50-M.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12
Lots
Automotive
Automoblles For sale

1884 -FORD-Tudor Deluxe. far
rubber, mechanically AL good
paint l. Block. g22 sheridan.
PONTIAC 2-DOOR- 1895. new paint
job, f35 down. 1875 Ford tudor. re-
built motor. new paint Job. f35
down Ludwig's Service.
1880 Marquette coupe ..... $50
1891 Chevrolet 5-pass coupe 40
r. q. WfEDMAN AUTO 60
a Trucks and TralIers For Sale
% TT. SILVER MOON TRAILER
Forest Powers. SIS Jarvis st.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12

Business Services
Business Services Offered
ROOFING-New applied or old re-
paired. Fave trough, furnace work.
Shauan Roofing c.. Pa. 924-M.
MOTORs-repairs, rewinds. Electric
Motor shop. 10 S. Huron.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12
Announcements


RIDE To ROUGE PLANNING
5 SO a n. % $40 D. M Shaffer Rd
sig W Mica. Phone l67s-M
Lost and Found
Lost mans brown bilfold con-
tanning money and papers belong
INK e. Gordon Backus e09 W.
Michigan Ave. Reward
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12

Housea

HOUSE rooms and batl NJ Sus-
tcrk4 Lake. BelleNille Phone
711s-F-2
MODERN HOUSE in country. 20
desirable couple Rent reasonable,
garden and fruit 1919 superior IA.
FOCR ROOM HOUsE-furnlsaed l25
month. Apply il1 y. Huron.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12
Farm Products, Equipment

SPECIAL SAIL dresses lOc. l5c.
-sc aud better clothing. t05 ".
Mitllean. rh t31N-M
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12
Wearing Apparel

Bt ffEr and dining table and 2
antique lamps. 5l5s +. Michigan
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12

ENJOY L1FE-take music lessons.
ments. CartyS. goa Pearl
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12

ELEcTRIC INTERPRETATION cleo
trlc stove snd ice box l69 5. Grove.
IL-I. ..a-E
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12
Musical Equipment
Merehants, speelala

EASY WASHER, Al cond. f3e5
Vacuum cleaners S7a5 Electric
range. like new. Save SIS. bettrr
Homes Appliance shop. % y.
Washington
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12

'IRNAcE boiler and stove re-
pairs. Buy grate~ and fire pots now
We save you money. East Side
fprnlure shop 526 h. Michigan
ffH..r.a 500
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12

WANTEB-good clean used furni-
ture. Private sales anytime. B57
Penniinan Ave. Plymouth. Harry
& Robinson auctloUeer
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12
miscellaneous

BICYCLES girls and boys, dining
suites, trunks, antique beds. chests,
tables, Youngs, 90 II. Cross. Phone
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12

MEN. WOMEN GET PEP. RAW
OYSTER stimulants, tonics in
OstreN tablets often needed after
40. by bodies lacking iron, calcium,
phosphorous, iodine, Nitamin B-l.
3jc size today only zoe. Cab. write
Cunningham and all other good
Nrun ui.rDa
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-09-12
Sporting Goods

SEE WEIR BROS SPORT SHOP
for tlat new shot gun or rifle.
S Washington ST.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
Answer Is Filed
In Hampson Case

Meeting move by defense
counsel TO block admission of most
Of the murder evidence being pre-
pared against James Hampson.
33-year-old Fife milk truck driver.
Prosecutor Thor c. Tollefson and
his deputy. Hugo Metzler. jr., filed
an answer in superior court here
Wednesday claiming 1t was not
seized illegally but by consent of
Hampson.
His attorney. Frank Hale, last
Thursday sought to suppress as
evidence Hampsons clothing and
personal effects from his room at
the lakewood dairy. charging city
police officers with entering the
place without a warrant or rea-
sonable grounds for suspicion.
In their answer the prose-
cutors cited that Miss Virginia
Rifle, whom Hampson Is ac-
cused Of numbering. was the
victim OF n murderous assault
on the 22d OF February and
that the city officers, Herman
Schnugger and s. w. Lyons,
who arrested him were in
formed by j. Rue Rifle,
father Of the girl, that James
Hampson was responsible.
They claim there was probably
grounds for suspecting the de-
PENDANT in that he had been con-
victed of a previous third degree
assault upon the girl, that she
had sought police aid on COM
plant he had bothered her and
that she had pending against him
a $500 suit.
Hampson's trial Is set for June
10. Arguments on the evidence.
upon which the states entire cir
cumstantial case is based. will take
place in Judge Hodges court Fri
day next week.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
4 Tacoma Students
Honored al u. W.

Four Tacoma students were hon.
ored this week at the University
of Washington.
Lewis Stone, a junior. was one
of 10 men pledged to Oval club,
activity honorary. Jones Is man.
sger OF the football team and a
member of Beta Theta Pi fra
ternity.
Mortar Board. women's honor
airy society pledged Miriam
Geiger. also a junior. Miss Geiger
Is president of the Independent
women's council and an honor
student. Twenty co-eds were
pledged.
Two Tacoma ce-eds were among
is pledged to w Key, underclass
women's activity honorary. They
were Constance Holiday. active
in Avs work. and Charlotte Ann
Thompson. who has participated
In both Avs and YWCA activ-
tiles.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
Mrs. F. NJ. Skinner
Mother Dies al SO

Mrs. Mary Almyra Rice, mother
of Mrs. Frank M. Skinner of Ia
coma, died at the home of her son,
w. C. Rice, of $500 46th ave,
S. W., Seattle.
The widow of Roscoe C. Rice,
Civil war veteran. she would nave
been SO years old on May Is. Born
in Oshkosh, Wis. in 1851, she re-
moved to Des Moines, Ia, in 1914
and then to Seattle in 1915, where
she had resided since.
Surviving also are two other
sons, ]. Stanley Rice of Joliet, H.,
and Percy r. Rice of Oshkosh: one
brother, Charles K. Everitt of Sc
attic. four grandchildren and four
great grandchildren. Funeral serv-
ices will be held Thursday at 2
p. m. at the Daniels and Brinton
chapel, with burial in Forest Lawn
cemetery, Seattle.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
Marriage Annulled
By IudQe E. M. Cord

Annulment of the marriage in
1886 Of Irene Berry to Grant A.
Berry was granted by Superior
Court Judge Ernest NJ. Card
Wednesday on a showing of Mrs
Berry that she had not obtained
her final decree Of divorce from
former husband. Benjamin r.
Craig at the time. Her former
name Of Craig was restored.
introductory divorce DEGREES
were granted Tuesday afternoon
to Russell F. from Mary e. Nc
clatchey and Clara from John
Davis: a final decree to Bessie
from Frank Frazier.
Divorce suits were filed by Vir-
ginia against Lynn Wallas,
grounds desertion. and Barbara
against Dale Goodlow, burden
some home life.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
Gives Women Ride.
Then Discovers Loss

Equipped with the description
of modishly-dressed woman
hitch-hiker, Tacoma sleuths were
on the trail Wednesday in hope of
ending her travel.
Mrs. Stewart c. Aronld. of
Alameda, Calf, told Detectives
Clyde Stidham and Joe Devereaux
how the woman she befriended
proved her ingratitude. Mrs.
Aronld and her husband, driving
north from Olympia, gave the
woman a ride. The red-haired,
20-yesr-old stranger, clad in a
travelling outfit surmounted by a
seal fur chubby" got out of the
car on Pacific ave. Tuesday and
said she would continue her trip
to Seattle, via thumb.
A few moments later Mrs.
Arnold reached into the back seat
where the passenger had ridden.
picked up her own purse, and
found SIS in cash missing. She
appealed to police, who issued a
pickup order for the thief.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
.I4M9a53sEI
Moritime Commerce Better in Morch;
More Ships in Sight for N. w. Trade

water-borne traffic through Ia
coma during March attained an al
most-normal level after several
months below par, according to
statistics released Wednesday by
the harbormaster.
A total OF 10 vessels called
here, Of which IS were American
engaged in domestic trade, seven
were American in foreign trade.
Other nationalities were represent
ed as follows: British, %; Dutch.
Philippine and Italian, one each;
Swedish and Japanese, three each;
Norwegian, seven.
Total imports through the port
amounted to 1884, tons, valued
at s5,197. 900.
Exports for the month, includ-
ing lumber products. amounted to
105,si1 tons, valued at s5,192, 900.
Substantial increases IN traffic
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
DR.. Austin Dies
In Hospital Here

Or. Elmer John Austin. so
psychiatrist at the Western State
hospital at steiiacoom, died Tues
day at a local hospital.
Born in New York city, he came
to Tacoma 10 years ago, living at
1919 No. Anderson ST.
Surviving are three brothers,
Lewis of Greenville. Calf, and
Charles and William Of New York,
and sister. Mrs. Daniel Murphy,
also of New York.
The body viii be sent by Cas-
sedy q Allen. to New York for
burial.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
Arrest Man for Not
Destroying His Dog

A. o. Hoffman Of Route 6. Box
543. Fife. was booked at the
county jail late Tuesday on a
seldom invoked section Of the
humane to animals act. He was
accused Of failing to comply with
notice to destroy his dog within
As hours after being served with
notice that Il had shown vicious
tendencies.
The arrest grew out Of Fife
neighborhood dispute over dogs
last week in which the Hoffman
animal was accused Of killing an
other dog. Hoffman was released
upon 500 bond.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
N. P. President
Tacoma Visitor
Finds Business
Much Healthier

c. Z. Denney. president Of the
Northern Pacific railroad, making
a quick junket over the line,
stopped briefly In Tacoma We'd
nesday. He was In an optimistic
frame of mind.
Denney said business since the
first Of the year IL up IL per cent
over the corresponding period in
1889. with prospects for the bal
ance Of the year exceedingly
bright.
"Ali over the line" Denney
explained, "crops are doing
well, exceptionally 10, In most
areas, and business. In general
seems much healthier"
Denney said a portion OF the
roads increased business likely
was due to the shortage of ships
in the intercoastal and coast
trades. Naturally. we are getting
some OF that business" he said.
Asked about the possibility OF
placing a streamiined train be-
tween Puget Sound and Chicago
"a red-hot issue for years. par
ticularly when he was last in Ia
coma several months ago-Denney
said tersely--but with a grim
mo, I haven't heard a thing new
about that. Have your"
Denney, accompanied by J. L.
Norton, assistant general freight
and passenger agent here. and
other railroad officials. paid brief
calls to the Tacoma Chamber OF
Commerce and the railroad offices,
then entrained for Aberdeen.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
Housing Proposal
To Wait on Mayor

In response to an inquiry. the
council directed the city clerk
Wednesday to advise the Tacoma
Federation of Improvement clubs
that the question of a federal
housing project is in the hands of
Mayor Kaufman and will not be
considered further until his return
from the east.
The council had before 1t let
ter from z. r. Sizer, chairman of
the federation's special committee,
declaring the federation feels such
a program would be worthwhile in
Tacoma from several angles, and
that there is serious need for
better housing in some sections OF
the city.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
Object to Beauties
And Fuqs on Boards

Billboards presenting beautiful
girl pictures in advertising cigarets
should be banned. the Pierce
county W. c. T. U. declared in a
letter to the council Wednesday.
Mrs. Ella Burleson, correspond
ing secretary, wrote the commits.
sioners that I'VE. the executive
committee. wish to protest the use
of beautiful girl pictures with a
cigaret on the billboards in thr
city OF Tacoma"
The letter was referred to the
finance commissioner.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
Bay Siaiers Choose
Unpledqed Delegates

BOSTON - Massachusetts Re
publicans elected "a unpledged
national convention delegates In
Tuesdays presidential primary.
giving the state organization a
b-to-1 sweep over an old age
pension group favoring Thomas E.
Dewey. virtually complete returns
showed today.
The Democrats elected at least
SO of the party's official slate
of IL candidates. pledged nomin-
ally to Postmaster General James
A. Farley. The others still were
in doubt. The opposition. how
ever. also favored Farley. protest
ing only against the delegate can
didates picked by the party leaders.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
Note Big Increase
In Postal Receipts

Postal receipts took a 11.25 per
cent jump during April 1t was an
nounced Wednesday by Post
master George p. Fishburne.
Receipts for the month totalled
$54, 610.70 this year, compared
with s49,os5.s0 collected during
the same period in 1899. Fishburne
said. representing an increase of
$5,524.s6.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
HEARING MAY Is

Condemnation action against
property Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID
vinson on the Wollochet-Gig Har-
Dor county. road was on file in
superior court here Wednesday
A hearing was set for Monday
May Is. The action was brought
by Deputy Prosecutor Gilbert E
Peterson In preparation for new
construction and widening Of thai
peninsula highway.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
MARRIAGE
LICENSES

Marriage license applications
have been filed with the Pierce
county auditor by John w. Heide'
man legal. Portland. and Marion
w. Olsen. IS. e02 SO. sth St, Ia
coma; Harold e. Metcalf, 81, Fort
Lewis. and Doris Anna Dodge, Is
222 S. e. 9Th St. Auburn; Rooer.
Amman Marchman, "a. Portland
and Leora Frelove wynkoop, 10
702h St Helens ave. Tacoma;
Jack Gutknecht. 20. $40 No. yaki-
ma. and Rose Francis Gleich, 20,
SIS No. 5th St. Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
Sieilacoom Woman $
Husband Is Injured

MASON CITY, Wash. A A.
year-old bureau of reclamation
worker. George vello. was still In
critical condition today from In
juries suffered Monday when he
fell rs feet to n powerhouse floor
at Grand coulec dam.
vello was unloading a filing
cabinet from a truck when he lost
his balance He Is a former resi-
dent Of Spokane. His wife is en-
played at steilacoom hospital, near
Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
Budget Is Prepared
For Bio Celebration

Norton Clapp. general chairman
for the Tacoma Narrows bridge
celebration. Wednesday set up a
budget of $4,000 and named his
finance committee for the celebra-
ton here June 30-July 4, in
elusive.
Clinton S. Reynolds was named
chairman. Others selected by
Clapp include, Everett T. Smith,
Harold S. Woodwork. c. Val
Fawcett, Henry o. Foss, Guy r.
Melton, L. B. Macdonald, Frank
E. 'Jeffries and Monty Percival.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
BUILDING PERMITS

Building permits were issued
Wednesday to Nello Ceccanti for a
$4,000 store building at 4s45 Ia
cific ave, and to J. S. Byers for
a $1,000 residence repair at lSo4-e
SO. 18th ST.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
Tao SO Parked Cars

Overnight parkers discovered
Wednesday police had been atten-
tive while they slept. Officers
c. w. Hughes and r. r. Mace, in
the north end prowl car. issued
tickets almost on "one-per-
minute" basis. tagging so cars for
various parking infractions be-
tween 4 and 5 a. m.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
wITHDRAws PETITION

Washington Refining Co. filed
with the city council Wednesday
formal withdrawal of its petition
for vacation of a part of Ea. TIN
ST. in the tank storage area on
the tideflats.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
Vandals Mar Gardens

Vandalism to residential garden
plots on Ea. 61st st. was reported
to police Wednesday by C. L. Ed
munds, 443 Ea. 6ist.. who said a
ported hydrangea was taken from
her front porch during the night.
Other shrubs and plants were
pulled up and stolen from her
yard and the yards of neighbors.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
FOREIGN EXCHANGE

England $50. off .0lls; France
.0i9sis. off .0000ss; Italy .05o5;
Belgium 1883. off .0ooSis; Fin
land OBS: Switzerland .2242, off
.000l: Holland $500, off .0002
Sweden 1883. up .000s: Norway
and Denmark. unquoted; Japan
.2346; Mexico 1878.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02

Of both directions were noted in
comparison with like totals for
February.
n. w. PRoMIsED' MORE SHIPS
The senate commerce committee
Tuesday recommended that the u.
s. maritime commission be given
power to release vessels of Its
"sterilized" fleet of cargo ships.
The recommendation was made
in behalf of west coast shippers
and maritime interests, hard hit by
lack of sufficient ships 10 carry
the Pacific Coasts intercoastal
and coastwise cargoes.
Earlier this week the house of
representatives passed a measure
designed for release Of more than
100 commission-owned ships Buck
amendment).
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02

When yon need few extra dol
lars. look around the basement or
attic for discarded articles. This
will bring you cash from some
one IL you advertise them with
an inexpensive Times Want Ad.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-02
FnEs CLAM FoR sl.7so

J. =. Thnor. 5o7n So. J st. pre-
sented the city council Wednesday
with a claim for si.T2o.45 for per-
sonsl injuries and expenses Incl
dent 10 tripping on a defective
sidewalk on the north side OF 9Th
ayt.. near State st