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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23
Pour Concrete

Concrete for repairing sidewalks
on Michigan Ave. was poured today
Contractors began work on the
west end Of the avenue and the
city crews on the east portion.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23

Mr.. and Mrs Elson Shaw Tuesday
attended the funeral OF their ne
phew. Warren STANCE. Adrian, who
was almost instantly killed in an
automobile accident in Toledo Sat
urday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23

for driving in the wrong lane and
without an operators license; Vern
Frisinger Detroit. and William Cole,
this city. paid 81 each for minor
violations
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23
To Consider Sites

John P. Kirk, chairman OF the
Ypsilauu regional draft board, is in
Ann Arbor today comforting with
members OF the Washtenaw County
boards 10 determine sites for draft
work.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23
POL|T| les

CONTINUED from Page One)
ton, threatened today TO break with
the National Administration in No
vember.
Wallace, Democratic candidate
for vice president. gave La Toilette
the endorsement in a speech before
Young Democrats Tuesday night
after consultation with the White
House.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23
Stamp Sales 2t6

Total sales on duck stamps at the
post office today were 2l6. Last
year only POO stamps were sold. \
few stamps were still available at
the office today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23
TODAY in LAST WAR

Oct %. British troops
reach Serbia. minor attacks and
counter attacks in Flanders and
the Argonne forest.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23
Hungry. Fed

Hungry, Fed
Jack Wiltshire. Findlay. O., was
found lying on Superior Rd. just
north OF the city about o'clock
this morning where he had tainted
from hunger. He was taken TO Boyer
Memorial Hospital where he was
fed and discharged.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23
Vegetables

Vegetables
Detroit. Mich, Oct. %
BEETS-No. /. z5u3Uc doz. bun.
POTATOES-New, No l, 75QS5c
bu.
ONIONS - Green, 80 a 45c do
punches.
CELERY-No. l. 20d30c doz. bchs.
PARSLEY-20Q Csc doz. bchs.
SPlNACH-No. l, 30Q iOc bu.
PEAS-Black-eye. S1Q1.35 bu.
RADlSHES-30d 40c doz. bchs.
CAULlFLOWER - No. /, Csc %
SOC bu
LEAF LETTUCE-No /, 50Q7l0
bu.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23
Grain

Detroit, Mich. Oct. %
WHEAT-No. REQ. in CARROTS.
Gle.
BARLEY-No. l feeding. soc; new =.
mailing. 55Q59c.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23
Butter and Euus

Detroit, Mich, Oct. %
BUTTER-Best creamery in tubs
29m30c.
EGGS - Current receipts, 19c;
dirties, 16ls; checks, 15c.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23
Addresses Class

Addresses Class
Sgt. Frank Walker. commander
OF the local state police post. spoke
to the senior class at Ypsilanti
High School Tuesday on traffic
safety.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23
PRODUCE
(WoIfs Grocery
POULTRY
Bachelors Market)

Hens, over lbs. .........s IS
Hens, under 5 lbs. ........... l6
Leghorns Nb) ......... 10
Broilers Obj ......... IT
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-23

Detroit. Mich. Oct. %
APPLES-McIntosh. No. /, $3.50
$50 bu.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
NEW CONTINGENT
 AT WEQUAPAUSET

Camp Wequapauset in Waterville has now been turned over to the Girl Scouts, after having been used for a two-week period by the Brownies, girls from nine to twelve. The older girls arrived at the camp last week and include the fol- lowing:
 Girls in Happy Hollow unit: Jean Barnett, Ann Donston, Rose- mary Eastwood, Ann Farist, Margot Freedman, Bernice Grenier, Mary Louise Henderson, Mary Louise Jor- dan, Joan Peterson, Susan Schatzki, Marion Swenter and Theresa Val- lerand.
 In Tip Top unit are: Helen Babson, Ann Castonguay, Caryl Dillon, Alice Dorizzi, Joanne King, Jean La Liberte, Gloria Lawson, Joan Murphy, Ruth O'Brien, Grace Peck, Claudia Sanger, Eileen Schaeffer, June schafer, Dot Tra- yer and Betsy Woodward.
 In Sky High unit are: Arden Castonguay, Barbara Borden, Janet Chatfield, Nancy Edwards, Margaret Hanlon, Priscilla Henchel, Esther Heeren, Majorie Kirch, Barbara Marsh, Elizabeth Maroney, Alice Os- borne, Doris Petersen, Sylvia Plumb. Mary Reilly, Betty Lou Schultz and Regina Weiner. In Trails End are: Betty Donahue, and Catherine MasSe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23


 to change the environment of the masses and thereby change their objectives. Retrogression and decay likewise are due to a deterioration in the environment brought about by false prophets and fake reform CTS. The character and struggle and independence of a nation are measured by the character and struggle and independence of the citizens that make up the nation.
 The American eagle is very much unlike the oyster. They are prod- ucts of environment radically dif- ferent. When God created the eagle he pitched him out and said to him, "Old fellow, you are free; hence you must be independent and take care of yourself. Independence is essential to your freedom. It is the price you must pay for the great privilege of freedom. You can't seek special aid from any outside source. Don't look to Congress, don't look to the government, don't look to So- ciety, or the WPA, or the CCC, or to old age pensions-take care of yourself!"
 The eagle has been true to his destiny. His life has been one hard continuous struggle, but he has talk en care of himself. He has defended, protected, and preserved his free- dom and his independence. He has paid the price of American citizen ship. His road has been rough. He has gone for days without food. He has been "ill fed, ill clothed, and ill sheltered" But he has protected his independence. When the cold winter months come, he cannot repair to a modern steamheated apartment with all modern conveniences furnished by a benevolent government.
 No, the eagle, free and independ- ent, must sit alone on the limb of a forest tree through the long hours of the winter night, and fight the rain and snow and sleet and freez- ing winds. It is this that makes him an eagle and qualities him to sit above the stars and stripes as the interpreter of the constitutional the ory of American citizenship. It was an army of eagles under the com- mand of Washington at Valley Forge; it was a small army of mountain eagles that gained the great victory of Kings Mountain; it was an army of eagles that fought under Jackson at New Orleans; it was band or American eagles that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

died as immortal heroes at the bat tie of the Alamo.
 The oyster repudiates the Ameri- can theory of freedom and inde- pendence. The oyster is a commu- mist. He doesn't believe in freedom and independence for the individual.
 He believes that hard struggle is bad, that work is a misfortune and should be eliminated as rapidly as possible, that society" should take care of the individual in sickness and in health, and provide for him an environment that will enable him to live in ease, comfort, and luxury with a minimum of work. The Lord takes care of the oyster. He builds strong, adequate, luxurious house for each oyster, and gives it to him without money and without price. There is no housing problem among the oysters. No oyster is ill housed nor i'll fed, nor i'll clothed. Every oyster has a separate apartment that is artistically decorated, and fur nished with all Tennessee Valley ap- pliances without any cost to the oyster. He has no unemployment problem. His children are all cared for and educated by the government. He has perfect social security. He is supplied with every condition of the abundant life by new deal govern ment, and has nothing to do but to rest, and sleep, and dream, and im- prove his mind. This is the reason that he has no mind, that he is more dead than alive, that he is ut- terly helpless. This is the reason that he is an oyster.
 Shall the eagle be dethroned as the symbol of Arnericanism and the oyster put in his place?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
BURNS APPOINTED
 TO BRISTOL STAFF
Local Teacher Assumes
 Position in September; r Formerly in Plainville

Joseph E. Burns of this city has accepted a position as instructor at the Bristol high school. MT. Burns, now vacationing in Colorado, was formerly a member of the Plainville high school faculty, but resigned his position before the close of the June session to accept the Bristol con- tract.
 In papers throughout the state re- gently the Plainville high school was the focal point of an interesting con- troversy over the present status of its principal. Members of the school board argued that he had severed all relations with the school. Others maintained that his resignation had not been accepted and all appeared in doubt as to whether or not he would be reappointed. Due to the argument over his position number of school matters were being held in abeyance. including contracts signed or unsigned by members of the faculty. However. Mir. Burns had no connections with the conroversy as his resignation had been duly forwarded in time for the school authorities to give consideration for the appointment Of his successor. lie will report for his new dutiee at the Bristol high school in sep- lenaber.
 Mr. Burns ig the son Of Police EeFNeank Uofnnrd Tiirna and MFN Burns e Pearl street. i
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
|QUARTETS MEET AT WORLDS FAIR
Entries From All Parts of Country Compete in Bar-
 Der Shop Harmony

Worlds Fair, N. r.. July 23.-May- or F. H. LaGuardia, President of N York City Chapter No. 1, s. F. E. B s. Q. s. A., officially opened the National Barber Shop Quartet Championship contest at the Worlds Fair of 194O in New York last evening. Other distinguished guests included Park Commissioner Robert Moses, Harvey D. Gibson Chairman of the Board of the Fair and Sigmund Spaeth, author, con- poser, critic and tune detective"
 Word was received today that Fire Chief Raymond w. Granger of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is making 6 special trip to the Fair to attend the competition. Himself an ardent devotee of Barber Shop Harmony Chief Granger is famed for his Knowledge of the wordrs, music and history of the old time songs. His interest will be centered chiefly up- on the progress of the Oklahoma entries, including the present Na- tional Barber Shop Quartet Cham pions. the Phillips 66 Barflies," oi Bartlesville.
 From the elirninations to be held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at the City Plaza Band Shell, two winners will be selected each night to compete in the final contests on Friday eve ming, July 26. Barber Shop Quar- tets, chosen in contests all over the country, are coming to the Fair to strive for top honors in the nation al finals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
IFOREMEN PLAN
 | ANNUAL OUTING
Members of ScoviII Assoc citation to Gather Satur-
 day at Country Club

The members of the ScOvill Fore mems Association will have their annual outing on Saturday at the Chase Country Club, with a pro- gram of races, softball games, golf, quoits, and other sports events sched- lled to take place. There will De busses leaving from the association office from 8 until 10 a. r11., and re- turning between 5 and 6.
 A large committee is making plans for the outing. Arthur Curtiss IS taking the names of those who want to play on one or the other of the softball teams, and Harold Egan IS making up foursomes for golf. Others on the committee are John F. Griffin, John Burrall, Edwin Bradley, James Nagle, Earl Odell, Alan Curtiss, Terrence Bowling, James Shanahan, Walter Hessell, Leon Mayshaw, Ralph Bailey, George Sullivan, William McGowan. Roy Bates, William Cleary, Harold Egan, William Awkward and Charles Dubuque.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
BIBLE CLASS MEN
 TO CONVENE HERE
State Federation to Hold Annual Convention in
 Waterbury, Nov. l6

Bible class men and members of their families from Greenwich Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, New Haven, West Haven, Ansonia, Wa | terbury Waterville, New Britain Meriden, Hartford, West Hartford, Glastonbury and Willimantic at- tended the vesper service at Lake Pocotopaug, East Hampton, Sunday, July 21.
 Warren J. Packer of Meriden, chairman of the committee arrang- ing the service introduced State President Henry F. Thomas of An- sonia, who had charge of the meet ing.
 The Hartford Gideon quartet sang four numbers which were an inspira- ton to the group.
 Dean Karl P. Stolz of Hartford School of Religious Education spoke on the "Elements of Leadership" and mentioned some of the essen- tials in leading Bible class work are:
 First-A man to be a leader must have a definite experience.
 Second-He must have basis for his leadership and that the Bible should be his authority.
 Third-He must have methods these varying in different circum- stances.
 Fourth-As each person has differ ent talents, he must use the ones that are adapted to the individual, and in that way give the most val- uable srevice.
 And finally someone has said that religion cannot be taught but must be caught" The speaker said that our religion must be so attractive that others will catch the spirit, as well as what is being taught.
 The next state event of the state federation will be the annual con- vention in Waterbury on November 18th.
 Already the committees in charge of the convention are working and are arranging the details. The eXecuClVe cOmHltCee TOT Ine convention is: Frederick Book, Clar- ence Folwell, James Littlejohn, Carl Froelich and Charles Rietdyke of the Waterbury Federation. Clarence Folwell who has charge of registration, reported that more than 60 have already registered for the convention.
 The speakers for the afternoon and evening services had already been engaged and will be announced in a short time.
 Every evidence seems to point to an increased interest in the Mems Bible class movement this fall and winter, as people everywhere are convinced that Christ and His word has the solution for these times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

Heard in passing. Jean Dixon known to Waterbury as Marie Jacques, whose father, Jean Jacques made theatrical and business history locally will co-star with Ernest Truex in the new George S. Kaufman-Moss Hart play scheduled for opening in Hartford on Sep tember 21 and due in New York in October. spe- cial cachet in addition to the seaport pOstmark will be applied to all covers aboard the S. S. America on her
 maiden voyoge to the Virgin Islands Puerto Rico, Haiti and Cuba August TO- Covers for this event can be sent to the New York Postmaster with the request. They should reach him before August 8. Carthusian monks exed from their monastery at FOurvOrie in the Alps 37 years ago. may return there according to reports from France. The monastery, founded and established in 1OS6 by St. Bruno famous for pro- duction of Chartreuse liquer In exile the monks lived at Farnetta Italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
ARMY ASKS FOR. MORE AIRPLANES.
Requests Production Chief KnudsOn to See Supply
 Is Not Limited
BY MACK JOHNSON

United Press Staff CorrespOndent) Washington, July g = (U.P) = The army has asked William S. Knudsen, production chief of the National Defense Council, to pre- vent new British order for about l. 200 American airplanes from inter- fering with production for this country's defense program, the Uni- ted Press learned today.
 The request for coordination of the British orders with this coun- try's demands was made by army air corps officials who feared that the new orders might tie up produc- tion channels. It was the first time such request has been taken di- rectly to the defense council.
 Knudsen'S associates said he ex- pressed willingness to coordinate the orders and that he believed no seri- ous difficulties would be encounter ed.
 The British order was issued by Arthur B. Purvis, chief of the Bri- tish purchasing commission, and sent to American authorities who must approve the release of war supplies to bellgerent powers. De- tailed cost estimates and a break down of types of planes were not disclosed. Previous purchases by the French and British since before the beginning of the war total about T. 900 American planes at 8 cost of about $1,2O0,00O, ,OOO.
 Came Opportunity
 The British decision to order more planes came while congress is con- sidering President Roosevelt's re- quest for $4,800000,00O to expand the army and navy. Now being con- sidered by the house deficiency ap- propriations committee the bill would provide 15,000 moee planes for the army and 4000 more for the navy.
 Responsible quarters described the attitude of army air corps officials as follows: They believe that the British orders can be "dovetailed" with army orders to the satisfaction of both parties, but that there is a possibility of clogged production fa- cilities if careful arrangements for coordination are not made.
 It was said that there is no change in the administrations de- sire to obtain foreign orders for the domestic aviation industry. That policy has been urged as a means of expanding production facilities for ultimate aid to this country's pro- gram both in price and speed.
 Revelation that the British are ordering more planes was consider ed significant here inasmuch as they cannot expect delivery for at least year. That was taken to mean that the British are expecting the war to continue indefinitely since such pur- chases would be useless in a short campaign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

Pan handlers in the South End section of the city bother than mosquitoes and the latter feast at my expense these months They travel in pairs but when
 sucker approaches walks ahead while the other goes into his song and dance. Yesterday young fellow costed me Union street He had mbibed plenty prev gutter He spoke to me as though he knew me for years before he put the touch All he got genuine tongue-lashng which he richly deserved He chises dime here and dime there and then buys a pint of smoke feel sorry for the lads but not sorry enough to help them buy nails for their caskets In the of
 day they solicit dollar or two and get plenty tight Then they go home and who suffers; not them their poor mothers and dads who toll to cothe and feed them Civ ing panhandler dime convinces him it doesn't pay to work when suckers free the air you breathe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Here, there, and everywhere

Here, there, and everywhere Pat "Heaey' Cam mSsa and his inseparable pal Lou Ross have gone the way of all flesh by investing some crisp new bills in trailer at their rendezvous Incidentally, the boys are doing bangup business with their stream lined bike business at Myrtle Beach Ann Davino and Sue Ferrucc visitors at the cottage of Anns moth CT who is two-weeking under the Milford sun-rays Pauline Lapno of New Haven is ardent visitor to the Brass City. She operates concession at Milford Beach Sal Martino and his Mssus caught in pic ture booth getting anniversary pictures at Vics photo studio Gay Arciero of the main stems pret tiest watresses weekend visitor to Pleasure beach, She held the crowd spelbound with her tricky Harlem dance-steps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

Rev. Richard P. Morrissey, former pastor of St. Marys Church in Union City, celebrated his 35th ann versary Roman Catholic priest last week ... Harry Cashn, Jr, will be year older next Thursday collection of British Colonies in two binders tanng both used and unused stamps of Great Britain British Colonies and DOminOns, stolen from Gim- bers Stamp Department in New York last Wednesday afternoon. The collection valued between $2OO0 and $25OO cOnservatvey. Police and phatelsts have been asked to aid in the search for the thieves
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

L n 6 l I enVlTOl. m e n t 8 n d change the en- vironment f o r t h e W h o l e mass, b u t t h e rank and file of the people 8 r e pree m l. n e n t l y t h e pro d uc ts of their en ir on- m e n t. Prog ress is depend- dent on t h e ability of t h e f e W u n u S u a l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
VALUABLE SUN GLASSES

Probably the most expensive sun glasses ever made are a $2000 pair in New York City, which are set with small diamonds around the rims and two-carat square-cut dia- mondS in the center.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Purely personal

Purely personal -. Vincent M Mastroiann of this city passed the dental according to nouncement of the State Dental Commission. Among those passing dental hygenist examinations Flor entne E. Curtiss of WOOdbury and Bertha S. Johnson of Naugatuck .... Virginia Bianco was Monday morning visitor to the Tower with large bag of tinfo
 ... Charles Baskin Waterbury Country Club greens keeper elected member of the G. S. A. Greens keeping Superintendents Association) recently
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Good evening.
THINK NOTHING OF IT
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

When the summer heat is torrid And you're feeling mean and horrid, = Just think of something cool wood encircled pool. When you can't stand the gaf, Pass it of with laugh Though it's one-sided and queer And closely resembling leer. When it's ninety in the shade And you watch the ramblers fade Think of waves dashng on rock-bound shore With great tremendous roar. When the heat runs to humidity And you feel vast stupidity, You can get frost, no fooling, In places featuring air-cooling When the hot summer days get you And muggy weather frets you, Don't wheeze, stop your sneezng, It won't be long before you're freezing.
 FEM. EN-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
DINED WITH HATS ON

During the 17th century, French etiquet permitted man to sit at table with his hat on.. He was only required to remove it when his health was toasted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
You And Your Nations Affairs
EAGLE OR OYSTER? By GUS w. DYER
Sociology, Vanderbilt University

"We are a part of all that we have met" Every organism is product of its past and experiences. A few unusual individuals may rise above
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

The Fokker triplane, used by Baron Won Richthofen during the first World War, had a speed of 90 miles an hour, and had . rotary air-cooled engine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

We all laughed ct 'em .. The Museum of Modern Art in New York is arranging showing of some of the best of the comedies that have been made into movies down through the various ages of the motion picture Frank Capras Tt Happened One Night" vintage 1884, starts the procession with 1910 Mack Sennett and 1910 know that his exploits in the silent days pentifuy interspersed through the lengthy showing not to men, ton Buster Keaton, Will Rogers, Raymond Hatton the Sidney Drews, and of course great dose of Charlie Chaplin films-five Keystone comedies and four Essa nay (remember this company?) ... The museum of the late Douglas Fairbanks but we'll known Fair banks picture skipped and it's included in this series It's His Majesty the American" rather timely der present conditions The programs shown daily at p. m Sundays to D. The shows are be- ginning August and continue until September 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23
Q ANSWERS TO
 cRANlUM-cRAcKERs
Questions on Comic Page

l. Macawber - David Copper field" by Charles Dickens.
 2. Babbit-"Babbit," by Sinclair Lewis.
 3. Lilliput - "Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift.
 4. Shylock - "The Merchant oi Venice" by William Shakespeare. 5. Fagin Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-23

Horse trading is still practiced in this modern day and age. "Chi Chi" handsome brown and white saddle horse. who up to few days ago was the property of Edward Lesniak Of Cheshire was traded in toward lS4O automobile Elliott LaNI0ntagne of Cheshire who negotiated the trade took considerable rbbing about the deal but his stock s "In the automobile business you have to be like graveyard and take anything.