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Say Son Shot Hide Red Activity Spain

WASHINGTON, April 12 (P)- Maxwell Wallach of Detroit testi fled that his son Albert and sev- eral other boys, who went into the Spanish civil war under the auspices of the Friends of Abra- ham Lincoln Brigade, were killed at a camp near Barcelona to con- ceal communist activities in Spain. He told this to the House committee investigationg un-Am erican activities.
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Large Vessel Burns, Sinks

STOCKHOLM, April II (4) - A sinking vessel of considerable tonnage in the Skagerak was wit messed from Stroemstad, a Swed ish coastal town. Heavy cannon ading was heard last night from the direction of the Oslo Fjord followed this morning by heavy detonations. The ship seen in flames sank in an hour.
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President Roosevelt Signs Bill Extending the Reciprocal Trade
 Program For Three Years

WASHINGTON, April 12 CPD- President Roosevelt signed the bill extending the reciprocal trade program three years and said Congress demonstrated it's determination to retain "thiS pow erful instrument for promoting our national well-being and
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French Report Nazi Losses Is Allied Losses 4

PARIS, April II (P) Premier Reynaud told Parliament that 18 German ships including four cruisers were sunk in naval bat ties in Norwegian waters in which the Allies lost only four vessels.
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strengthening the foundations for a stable peace"
 During the last six years, the government has concluded 2 such agreements with foreign na- tions.
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Report Sinking 2
 Allied Destroyers

BERLIN, April II (P) - The German navy sank two more Al lied destroyers last night at the West Fjord approach to Narvik, the DNB news agency announc- ed.
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CARD OF THANKS

The undersigned wishes to ex- press his gratitude for the many services and cOurtesies extended during his bereavement, espec- ially to the Pioneer Ladies of Alaska.
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
Attractive Decorations Used;
Several Guests Introduced

Little red Christmas tree candles
lighted the table, back OF which was
large white screen bearing the
greeting. Merry Christmas. printed
IN small greens. Dainty assorted
sandwiches, holiday trimmed cup
cakes, peppermint candy and cot.
fee were served by Mrs. Ross and
Mrs. Southland.
During the refreshment hour
Christmas carols were sung by the
group.
Mindful of the less fortunate in
the city. the girls contributed
dimes in red stockings hanging
from the large fireplace in the ad
joining parlor Pine cones, greens
and burning candles decked the
mantel.
Girls who served on the commit
tee TO arrange the party were, Miss
Helen Crawford. Miss Alexine Fox.
Miss Janet Esler. Miss Doris Sus-
terka. and Miss Dona Jean Grifien
They were assisted by Mrs. T. II
Chapelle, chairman OF the advisory
board, Mrs. William Crawford, Mrs.
Alex Fox and Fred Beck.
Preceding the evening meeting,
the regular business meeting was
opened at AIS. Petitions were bal
loted on and announcement OF the
evening was made by Miss Epson.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
Christmas Parties Enjoyed
by Methodist Church Circles

Christmas parties with exchange
Of gifts featured the Methodist
Woman's Society of(Cbristian Serv-
ice circle meetings one, two, three
and four which were preceded BY
luncheons at the homes OF mem.
bers, Thursday afternoon.
Circle one met at the home OF
Mrs. Clarence Sanderson with CO.
operative luncheon at 1890. Mrs.
Leon Hathaway. leader. conducted
the business meeting which was OPP
ened with devotions led by Mrs.
Minnie Snidecor. Mrs. Harvey
Holmes was appointed TO contact
the Red Cross and obtain sewing
material for the next circle meet
ing.
For the program there were two
Christmas readings, a poem. Il Just
Pretend" read by Mrs. Leon Hath
away and Christmas Legends" read
by Mrs Holmes. After the meeting
gifts were exchanged from around
the Christmas tree.
The spacious home OF Mrs. J..
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
Officers. Chosen
by Altar Society

Officers for the coming year were
elected and report given of a Re-
treat. at the business meeting OF the
Altar Society of st. John Church,
which was followed by entertain.
ment in the recreation room OF the
rectory, Thursday evening.
Officers are, Mrs. William Weber,
president; Mrs. r. McGovern.. vice
president; Mrs. George Rominski,
secretary; and Miss Mary Zwergel,
treasurer. The nominating commit.
tee was. Mrs. Walter Chadwick, Mrs.
Fred Holleran and Mrs. c. Grady.
Mrs. RominsM reported on the
Retreat she made at Mary Retarat.
rix convent, Detroit, earlier in the
month. A group from the society are
planning TO attend another Retreat
in June.
Father E. A. Lefebvre gave an
interesting talk
The remainder of the evening was
spent playing games with prizes
being awarded the winners. Host
es for the evening were, Mrs NJ. j..
McKillen and Mrs. H. c. Leininger,
representative OF the first and sec
ond wards. who were assisted by
women Of the other wards.
Delicious refreshments OF waters
and gelatine were served after the
meeting.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
West Side Circle
Gathers For Party
at Pitman Residence

Mrs Cecil Pitman and Mrs. Carl
Wiesenberg were hostesses for the
West Side Circle OF the Doroas So
ciety Of the Lutheran church. meet
ing, and Christmas party at the
home Of Mrs. Pitman. Thursday
evening. Mrs. Walter GaeCke presid-
ed al the brief business meeting at
tended by % members and five
guests. Mrs. Pitman led the devo-
tons reading from Matthew, chap
ter one.
Games were played with prizes
going to Mrs. Anna Stadler, Mrs.
George Daschner and Mrs. Ida
Hughes Christmas carols were
sung. after which Santa appeared
and distributed gifts from the beau.
tifully decorated Christmas tree
Refreshments OF Christmas bell
molds of ice cream. cake, coffee
candy and nuts were served by the
hostesses. 1t was decided to send
contribution TO Rev. Herman MyeT
in California
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
BaptiSts Plan For
White Cross Work

White Cross work was planned
and reports from circle leaders were
given at the business meeting OF the
Baptist Women's Union. attended by
about 40 members. in the fireplace
room OF the church, Thursday eve
ming.
For the devotions. Mrs. Leroy
Thayer read the Christmas story
from Luke. after which all joined
in singing Christmas carols Reports
Of activities of the three circle for
the month were given by Mrs F. f.
Graichen for circle one, Mrs. Mack
Evey for circle two. and Mrs.
Thayer, circle three
Mrs. Paul Hatch reported on
White Cross work and said that
another quota is to be filled. TIE
president appointed Mrs. Hatch.
Mrs. Evey and Mrs. Thayer as a
committee to purchase material and
arrange for sewing.
After the meeting. games direct
ed by Mrs. Norman Abercrombie,
Mrs. Thayer and Mrs. Harold
Badger were enjoyed. The group,
who were guests of circle three
for the evening. were invited to the
dining room for refreshments.
The tables. bright with red can
dies and greens, we're placed in the
form of cross. where delicious re-
freshments Of gingerbread topped
with whipped cream. red and green
fruit salad and coffee were served.
Mrs. Harry Williams was chairman
OF refreshments.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13

Lynn Houck was filled with tables
al which Al adults and four chill
dren enjoyed a delicious Christmas
chicken luncheon amid red burning
tapers and holly decorations the
occasion being the annual celebra.
ton OF circle two.
Miss Caroline Lewis conducted
the business meeting. Miss Muriel
McKercher reviewed the legend,
THE Shepherd Who Did Not Co"
taken from Jay Stockings, THE
City That Was Never Reached. "
Preceding this the group fervently
sang Silent Night" and 1T Came
Upon the Midnight Clear"
The circle voted to donate toward
the high school choir robes fund.
Ninety-two calls were reported for
the month, Large donations OF
canned goods were brought for
sharing. Mrs. Houck was appointed
chairman OF distribution.
New members and guests were
introduced The circle will serve the
W.S.C.S. luncheon, Jan. 2. and the
opening dinner OF Everybody's Col
lege, Jan. 21. Mrs. NJ. J. Lewis in
vited the circle to meet with her,
Jan. 8.
Circle three had is members
present at their meeting at the
home OF Mrs Noble Lee Garrison.
A delicious cooperative luncheon at
1890 was enjoyed The story OF the
Christmas Angel was read by
Mrs. J. c. Springman in leading the
devotions, then the group sang two
Christmas carols. Nineteen calls
were reported.
Christmas gifts were exchanged
and social time enjoyed.
The next circle meeting will be
Jan. with Mrs. Z. F. Gee.
Mrs. Joseph Warner was hostess
to the circle four meeting which
was preceded by a delicious lunch
con at II 80 Christmas carols were
sung by the group following devo-
tons led by Mrs. C. S. Manning
Visitors present were Mrs. Guy
Davis and Mrs. r. A. Weir. A mem.
Der. Mrs. A. F. Smith, was reported
very i'll Mrs. r. A. Adams. chair
man of the circles baked goods sale
at the church Christmas bazaar, re-
ported that the proceeds from the
sale were $3.50 Twenty.three calls
were reported. The women tied
quilt during the afternoon.
For the program, Mrs. Carroll
C..rtis sang Christmas songs and
Mrs. Warner gave an interesting
account OF a good old fashioned
Christmas. Two poems were read
by Mrs. Ray Burrell. Il Am as Good
AS | Can Be" and IAN Old Fash
toned Christmas"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
Democracy in Homes
Prospect Club Topic

The Prospect Child Study Clut
meeting at the home OF Mrs Ken
meth Crawford, Thursday afternoon
was we'll attended in spite OF the
bad weather. The program. OF the
day was discussion by Mrs. Donald
Levitt and Mrs. Gerald Beissel oil
the topic. What can we do to teach
democracy in our homes?'
Mrs. Levitt opened with a state
ment OF what democracy is and
afterwards the speakers alternated
in making the points involved in
the question. Mrs. Levitt defined
democracy as form of government
in which all classes, even the low,
est, have a voice. She advised
teaching the children what democ
racy is, why it is here, and how
people live in countries not demo
cratic. She said 1t is desira bic TO
apply democracy in the home with
out being a dictator yourself.
Three types of democracy were
noted. First. the dictatorial type,
where law and discipline rule. In
this the home resembles ship.
where the parents are captain and
the children the sailors. Authority
and discipline are the ruling words.
TIE second type. the speaker said,
IS Where the parents are afraid of
too much discipline and turn the
home over to the children. hoping
that things will come out right
The third type -is where the parents.
fear 10 be tyrants and the home is
without order or system.
If America is to go Fascist the
speaker said, the disciplinary
home Is the ideal training center.
II one desires democracy. that also
begins in the home. Talk with the
children, she advised, OF the neces-
sity Of an orderly home, but make
II clear that order is only a means.
not an end. Home rule should be
made 10 fit the whole family group
and allow each member TO have a
choice and part in making its reg
ulations. Point out to the children
that order and system must have
some form Of authority, she said.
but do not vest that authority in
the parents alone. Place confidence
in your children and allow them to
develop without too much protec-
ton. Train yourself and your child
to control emotion, for intelligent
handling Of any situation is endan-
gered every time one loses control.
Finally, realize the speaker said.
that the character of the group the
individual lives in will determine
his behavior" a general discussion
followed.
At the business meeting It was
decided to hold the annual Christ.
mas party on the evening OF Dec.
20 at the home OF Mrs. Alfred E.
Weber.
Mrs. Crawford and her assisting
hostesses, Mrs. Gerald Mead and
Mrs. Floyd Woodward. served re-
freshments after the program.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
TaCkman Circle Has
Christmas Party at
Home of Mrs. Engel

Tackman Circle OF the Dorcas So
ciety of the Lutheran Church mem
bers enjoyed a Christmas party fol-
lowing their business meeting
Thursday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs. William Engel. Mrs Leonard
Engel was assistant hostess. Games
were played with prizes going to
Mrs. Walter Campbell and Mrs.
William Steffens. Christmas gifts
were distributed by Santa Claus
from a Christmas tree.
The business meeting was opened
with the reading by Mrs. Emil
Lidke, Jr.. of a Christmas story,
What Christmas Means taken
from Lutheran periodical. The
new work committee consists OF
Mrs. Fred Roehrs, Mrs. William
Engel, Mrs. Leonard Engel, Mrs.
Henry Helzerman and Mrs. Walter
Schultz. The retiring work commit
tee was Mrs Edward Schuman,
Mrs. Theodore Chebowski and Mrs.
Frank Lidke, Sr
A delicious lunch was served af.
ter the meeting.
The circle will meet again Jan. ,
with Mrs. Frank Lidke, Sr.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
Robert MCKenny Named
President Pro Tenn of
Old NeWsboys' Group

Robert ycKenny. %, was elected
president pro TEN of the Detroit
Old Newsboys' Association We'd
nesday. The honor was stated for
his father, Lawrence McKenny,
Detroit school principal and son OF
the late President Charles McKen-
ny of the Normal College but he
was unable to serve as he is a
Lieutenant Colonel in the Michi-
gan National Guard at Camp Beau.
regard, La. His son offered to
serve until he himself is called
to active service sometime in Fen-
ruary. He is first lieutenant in
the 177th Field Artillery of the
National Guard. Col. McKenny's
other son. Donald. is serving at
Randolph Field. Texas, in the flying
service.
The Association OF former news.
boys annually raise s165.000 to pro-
vide Christmas boxes of clothing
and toys for 10000 underprivileged
Detroit children.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
Outside Judge to Hear
Case on Ballot Recount

Bay City, Mich, Dec. 13-AP-
An outside judge Will conduct a
circuit court hearing next Monday
on a petition for an injunction to
stop a recount OF ballots cast for
sheriff OF Bay County in the No
vember election.
Circuit Judge James l.. McCor.
mick Thursday ordered the county
board OF canvassers to show Gauss
Why an Injunction should not be
issued, In compliance with a petit
ton filed by attorneys for Sheriff
Charles W. Kindermann. who de.
feated Republican Henry r. Oster-
bout by 32S votes in certified re.
turns. The petition charged there
is reason TO believe that some,
II not all, Of the seals now upon
various ballot boxes are not the
same seals placed there by cleo
ton boards.
The recount. initiated BY" 0sters
bout, was halted last Monday when
County Clerk Adolph Blanchard
failed TO produce a record OF the
seals.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
Mrs. Prick Chosen
to Head Daughters
of Union Veterans

Martha A. Beach Tent Daughters
OF Union Veterans elected officers
for the new year and completed
plans for their Christmas charities
at the business meeting Thursday
evening in GAR. Hall.
New officers are. Mrs. y. L.
Frick, president; Mrs. A. n. Burd,
senior vice president: Mrs. Eunice
Mats, chaplain; Mrs. a. A. Bell.
treasurer; Mrs. Arthur Ferguson.
council number one; Mrs. Edward
Grannis, council number two: and
Mrs. J. G. Earl. council number
three.
The Tent decided to provide
Christmas boxes for an old Civil
War soldier, Galen Markham, sol.
diers' widows and shutins. Mem
bers will also assist with the Christ
mas party at the Old Soldiers home
in Grand Rapids. The committee to
fill boxes will meet Dec. % at the
home OF Mrs. Mats.
An interesting letter was read
from Mrs. Elizabeth Baken, past
Department president of Michigan
and a past president OF the local
tent, who is spending the winter
in Lockhart, Fla.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13

At a very lovely Christmas meet,
ing OF the order OF Rainbow for
Girls. two candidates, Miss Clara
Margaret Smuck and Miss Peggy
Joyce HaZlett. Milan, were initiated
into the Order. Thursday evening in
the Masonic Temple The chapter
room was attractive with a silyered
Christmas tree on the stage thanked
by red Christmas candles on white
pedestals dotted with greens.
The officers in white floor
length dresses carried lighted red
candles as they entered the room,
which had been darkened and on
arriving at their stations, joined in
singing silent Night, Holy Night. -
Miss Virginia Epson. worthy ad-
visor, presiding In the East, intro
duced the guests. Mrs. Lucille
Wright. Ann Arbor, county associa-
ton president Of the order of East
ern Star, Mrs. Clyde Lawson. wol.
thy matron. and Rev. William
Johnson. worthy patron OF Milan
Chapter Order OF Eastern Star Mrs.
y. E. Darragh, worthy matron OF the
local chapter OF Eastern Star. Miss
Emily Poster. past grand choir di.
rector and Mrs. Kennard Poster,
past grand choir mother OF the Or
der OF Rainbow for Girls, Mrs
George Ross and Mrs Ralph South
ard. past mother advisors, and Mrs.
Edwin G. Staeb, mother advisor.
Degrees were conferred on the
candidates. after which the visitors
were called on for remarks.
Announcements OF coming events
for the Rainbows. made by Miss
Epson, were. the next regular meet
ing Jan. when new officers will be
elected and the installation of Off.
GERS. Jan. 20. The DeMolay-Rainbow
dance is to be early in January with
the first three line officers, Miss
Epson Miss Jean Johnston and
Miss Alexine Fox comprising the
committee to make arrangements
After the meeting the group ad
journed 10 the candle lighted Past
Matrons parlor for refreshments
The tea table in white with silver
service was conferred with a winter
scene OF reindeer figures on the
frosty snow surrounding a NINA
ture lake.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
Study Club Tours
RaCkham Building

Ypsilant Child Study Club mem
bers met Thursday afternoon at the
Rackham building.
Each OF the members brought A
pair Of mittens or hose gilt
wrapped. which are TO be given 10
the needy children at Christmas
After a short business meeting.
conducted by the president Mrs.
Ralph Bruce. the gathering divided
into two groups and toured the
building. Prot Charles Elliott took
charge OF one group and Mrs.
George Bachman, the other. An
interesting discussion Of each room
and OF tie different children who
occupy the room daily was given
At the close OF the trip Miss
Bernice Ringmans Scout troop
served dainty refreshments OF hot
chocolate and cookies.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
BunCO Club Meets
With Mrs. Davies

B. B. Bunco Club was entertained
by Mrs. Albert Davies at her home
Thursday evening Prizes were
won by Miss Joanna Fleming. Mrs.
Arthur Nicely and Mrs Claude Wal
c9tt. The special prizes went to
Mrs. Davies and Mrs. Gerald Faust.
After the play Mrs. Marvin Parker
was given surprise shower. She
received many useful gifts.
Refreshments were served after
the meeting. The next club party
will be with Mrs. Walcott, Dec. l9.
Rev. and Mrs. Dunning Idle and
party, Mt. Clemens. attended tho
Normal Choir concert, Thursday
DR.. Idle was formerly a Methodist
pastor here.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
WaShtenaW Brotherhood
Will Meet in Willis

Washtenaw County Brotherhood
will meet Sunday at Willis. The
afternoon meeting will open at
4:30 and will be featured by a talk
by layman and a sermon by Rev.
William Johnson. OF the Milan
Methodist Church. There will be
special music for the service which
will be followed by the usual lunch
and social hour.
Rev. Joseph Dutton, Ann Arbor,
will preach the evening sermon and
special music will be provided by a
quartette from the Friends Church
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
Girls Initiated at Christmas Meeting of Rainbo1u Girls
Neighborhood Club
Has Festive Party

Mis-. Floyd Parr entertained the
Friendly Neighborhood Club at their
Christmas party Thursday evening.
Bridge was played and prizes won
by Mrs. Sadie Afford. Ann Arbor,
Mrs Alice Jurn and Mrs. Annie
Thumm. The house decorations and
refreshments were in keeping with
the Yuletide season and gifts from
their mystery pals" we're ex.
changed.
The club will hold their next
meeting with Mrs, Helen Schock.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
Lazy Daisy Club
Has Dinner, Party

Lazy Daisy Pedro Club members
enjoyed dinner and a Christmas
party Thursday afternoon. After
exchanging gifts they played pedro
with prizes being won by Mrs. Will
liam White and Mrs. Wesley John
son. The special prize went to Mrs.
Albert Brookins.
The club will meet again Jan. 16.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
Charles Lewis Howe

Mr.. and Mrs. E. v Howe, SIS Nor
rell St, Jackson. are announcing
the birth of son, Charles Lewis.
this morning in Mercy Hospital,
Jackson. The baby weighed nine
pounds. six ounces. Mrs. Howe was
formerly Miss Jane Dudley. this
city. and she is the daughter OF Mrs
Hazel Dudley.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13

IT is NOT often that a defend
er can deduce that the declarer
holds a trump coup" position
over his partners guarded honor.
But when such an occasion does
arrive. 1t is well to bear one fun
damental in mind in case you gain
the lead. You know the declarer's
desire then Is to shorten his own
trump holding by ruffing. until he
Is cut down to the same number of
trumps as his adversary Your job
is to avoid helping him do that.
You should not then lead some
thing he can ruff. but instead
should try to whack an entry out
Of the dummy while the declarer
still has tco many trumps
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
Presbyterian Group
One to Fill Basket
For Needy Family

Presbyterian group one members
made Christmas plans and enjoyed
a holiday party following their De-
oember meeting at the home OF
Mrs. Harry Hammond, Thursday
evening. The group will send
Christmas basket TO a needy family
at Christmas time. A report OF the
church Christmas bazaar and turkey
dinner was made. 1t was decided
to have bridge party Jan. 81. Mem.
bers were reminded OF the Family
Dinner Night. Jan. II at the church.
A social time and party followed
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-12-13
TO FILE NOTICES

Detroit. Dec. 10 -AP-George
F. Adde's, secretary.treasurer Of
the CLOS United Automobile
Workers, said Thursday night
that notices OF intention to strike
at three plants of the Wilcox
Rich division OF the Eaton Manu-
featuring Company would be
filed immediately.