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Evening star., 1941-07-13
Legion Auxiliary
.Par|ey 10 Discuss
Civilian Defense
Convention Listed
For August 8 and 9 at
Commerce Auditorium

Mrs. Helen NJ MCCabe. president
of the District of Columbia Depart
ment, American Legion Auxiliary.
announced at meeting of the
committee in charge of the 18th an
nual convention Monday night at
department headquarters that i'm
portant matters will be discussed at
the session.
She said the principal discussion
will be on defense, with particular
emphasis on womens part in the
civilian defense program. 1t will
be held August and 9 at the Com
merce Department Auditorium.
Mrs. McCabe announced that
units desiring to present resolutions
to the convention must have them
in department headquarters not
later than IS days prior to the
convention, typewriter and N
triplicate.
The convention is called for the
purpose of electing officers. amend
ing the department constitution and
bylaws, receiving reports Of ofn-
GERS and committees, electing dele
gates and alternates to the national
convention, and for other business.
Miss M. Edna Mcintosh, Con-
vention Committee chairman, pre-
sided at the meeting and heard re-
ports from chairmen of the COM
mittees.
Study of Colonial America is TAX
ing a prominent place in the activi-
ties of the American Legion Auxil-
iary this month. Pageants and
plays depicting the pioneer days OF
their communities are being pre-
sented by many of the Auxiliarys
$500 units. Others are holding
special meetings at which talks on
early American life are being given
completing a year of study of the
Colonial and pioneer periods
The purpose of this study, ex-
planned by Mrs. Agnes Hazard,
chairman of the activity in the Dis
trict of Columbia Auxiliary, is to
give Americans of today better
understanding of the heroic begin
nings of our country and our COM
munities.
A national essay contest on early
American history, conducted by the
Auxiliary, brought essays from
thousands of school children.
The first national award was won
by Elizabeth O'Connor of Mount
Pleasant, Iowa. Second award was
won by c. Madalynne Harris of
Columbus, Ohio, and third by Patsy
johnson of Missoula. Mont.
At the June meeting of the Gen.
U. G.. McAlexander Unit the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Ann Dickerson: first vice pres
ident, Kelso Byron; second vice
president. Helen Wheeler; treas
urer, Inez Holston: chaplain, Fran
els Davis; sergeant at arms. Sophia
Droney; color bearers, Louise Hess
and Francis Lorig; historian, Dor
othy Covert. Delegates to the con-
vention are Helen Wheeler, Ann
Dickerson and 1nez Holston. Alter
mates are Kelso Byron, Louise Hess
and Mabel Amiss. Mrs. Margaret
Carroll was Endorsed for department
president.
Mrs. Ruth Bergman, president Of
the George E. Killeen Unit, re-
quests delegates to the department
convention from the Killeen Unit
send their dollar registration fee
to Mrs. Isabel Steinbreaker, 1921
@ street NV, not later than July
10, as the fees must be paid into
the department before any dele
gate can take her seat.
Evening star., 1941-07-13
Retired Enlisted Men

Edward Ingle, who was retired as
technical sergeant, 9th Reconnais-
sance Squadron of the United States
Air Corps, was admitted to member.
ship at recent meeting of Associa.
ton No. l.
Evening star., 1941-07-13

Zu Zu Court Card Party.
Chairman Myrtle Crayley of the
Ways and Means Committee an
nounces . card party at Bright
wood Masonic Temple on Tuesday.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-08-29

The L. S. Office of Production
Management has assured North
Carolina farmers of adequate sup
plies of farm machinery and spare
PARTS IN the wal crisis.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-08-29

John Urges Christian Love
"RRASS TACkS, on THE SUNDAY school. LESSON
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-30
Wade Is New
 |CoordinatOr For Defense

Appointment of Hugh J. Wade Director in Alaska for the Social Security Board. as Territorial G ordinator for Health, Welfare and Related Deense Activities was anonunced by Paul V. Me. Mutt. Administrator of the Fed eral Security Agency.
 In his new capacity, which will be in addition to his existing duties. Mr. Wade will take steps immediately to develop working relationships with Territorial and Federal representatives oi health, welfare and related fedel al agencies situatd in Alaska to assure coordinated federal ef- fort in netting defense problems in these fields.
 Mir. Wade said one of his first functions as Territorial Coordin- ator will be to bring together the several federal agencies concern. ed with the recently signed con munities Faci 'ities Act. which makes available federal funds fol those communities affected by i the defense program.
 l It is probable that a Regiona. Advisory Council will be appoint ed in line with the practice 1T the States. This Council will be responsible for analysis of avail able local, territorial, and federal resources, and within policies agreed upon among the federal agencies, for developing and in- augurating joint activities tc meet problems as they arise.
 MT. Wade will act as direct agent of MT. McNutt, who in ad- dition to being Federal Security Administrator, is National Coor. d;nator for Health, Welfare ano Related Defense Activities.
 Coordination will be achieved through voluntary cooperation of the federal agencies involved, explained MT. Wade. Tn Alaska problems occasioned by the de fense program are so numerous and have had such tremendous impact upon many communities it is essential for coordinated e1 fort to solve them get started with the least possible delay"
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-30
Current Comments Norway's Fleet From Washington Great Help

To those who have thought that Norway's effectiveness as a defender of democracy was pret- ty well destroyed by the Nazi in vasion a year ago, it comes as a pleasant shock to learn that Nor ways merchant marine, now in the service of Britain, is larger than that of Germany and is, in fact, second only to the merchant fleet of Britain herself.
 News from Norway the mi meographed information sheet distributed by the Royal NorWeg ian governments press represent ative in Washington, lists gross registered tonnage before the war at 4,834, ,902 as compared with 4,493,000 tons of German shipping. No figures are avail abe for the losses suffered by the German merchant marine since the war began but they are certainly large. Up to March of this year, Norway lost l59 ships total:ng 562 52l tons. It is inter- esting to note that NorWay's loss es of ships and men were larger between September 1899 and April l940, while Norway was neutral, than they have been since.
 Leaving the matter of size aside, the Norwegian merchant fleet is the most modern and eff ficient afloat. TWo-thirds of the vessels are driven by diesel en- zines and are capable of speeds from l2 to 16 knots under full load, compared with an average speed for steam vessels of 10 knots. Average age of NorWeg- ian vessels is lower than that of any other merchant fleet in the world. Norwegian cargo vessels have an annual carrying capacity 40 to 50 percent in excess of the 10-knot steamers.
 In tankers, Norway has two million tons of which 1,750,000 are modern motor vessels with speeds of l2 knots or more. Brit ain by comparison has three mil lion tons of which one third are slower steamers.
 It is probably an under statement to say that at the pres ent time the Norwegian mer- chant fleet is worth more to the democracies than million sol diers.-Juneau Empire.
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-30
Butcher Gives S337 Instead of Bacon

OAKLAND, Calif., July-Meat market clerk Sol Dangott appear ed at the teller's window of an Oakland bank recently and pre- sented for deposit a paper wrap ped package. Said the teller:
 I'll admit that it's practically worth its weight in gold, but we just haven't the storage facfl- ities for this sort of thing"
 And at that moment Dangott discovered that the package con tained pound of sliced bacon, and that he had made something more than slight error in wait ing on customer.
 Dangott explained that a Wo- man appeared to purchase the bacon just after he had removed $337 from the cash register and wrapped the currency to take it to the bank. Dangott neatly wrapped the currency to take it the woman the other package.
 Police are still looking for the woman who didn't bring home the bacon. Said Dangott's boss:
 "At any rate we should have one satisfied customer"
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-30
DEFENSE BOND
QU IZ

Q. What is the reason for buying Defense Bond?
 A. To keep America free. To show your faith and pride in your country. To warn foreign dctators that the United States is the strong est country in the world O. But if do not have enough money to buy Defense Bond, what can do? A. Buy Defense Postal Stamps on sale almost everywhere. Your post office, bank, depart ment store or druggist has them, or can get them for you, at 10 cents upward Save enough Stamps to exchange for Defense Bond
 Note.-To purchase Defense Bonds and Stamps, go to the nearest post office or bank, or write for information to the Treasurer of the United States, Washington, D.. c.
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-30

A nation is entitled to prepare for defense, and 10 do so in sec recy, Ii is unnecessary, yet a logical step in the argument, to remark that the German consul ates have been a source of in formation for the Nazi organiza- tion little less effective than send ing carbon copies of American State and War Department pa pers direct from the writers to Berlin. The expulsion of the Ger man consuls is good riddance to bad rubbish. The Italian and Nazi governments have ordered the consulates of the United Stat es out of 9 European countries as might have been expected. but the feeling here is that we have the best of the deal.
 During a fifty year old conver sation, an overseas visitor re- marked that Russia is a great nation" to which a statesman of that country replied: Sir. Rus sia is not a nation; she is a world" Accepting the definition, the world is in bad way. Hit Ter is demanding, and Stalin is said 10 be ready with liberal con sessions. Although the Russian face is automatically saved by calling the arrangement a mu- tual understanding, or something of the sort, the screws undoubt- edly have been put on Russia How far she will be content to eat humble pie, is a matter of Surmise To even the peace-lov- ing, reports of maSsing along the Soviet border have a pleasing sound.
 The Director of the Japanese Information Bureau is quoted as saying that it is almost certain that the United States will enter the war as Britain's' associate; that Japan is playing an import ant part as a deterrent to the entry of the United States into the conflict; and that Japan must remain dominant on her side of the Pacific. As to the first propo- sion, the certainty is not appar- ent. Regarding the second, it is probably true. Considering the third, the Japanese ought to be smart enough to know that when anyone expresses a desire to be dominant anywhere. Hitler, if un checked, will see about that soon CT or later.
 Those of us, who are not par ticularly alert at arithmatic, and the class is large, have to go soft ly, ever conscious of the fact that the adding machine may overtake us in our intellectual sin and weakness. Who has not sneaked out of the side door, af- ter trying to convince grocer
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-30

that 67 plus 26, minus 19 for the bottles turned in, equal GA? For such, star of hope has appear ed in the Armament, and self respect is returning slowly. The War Department announces that through a clerical error, pro- jected defense plant will cost million dollars, rather than ap- proximately IF million as orig inaly stated.
The Nome nugget., 1941-07-30

Newspaper advertising will develop new business for you.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06
Stock Market Prices Being
Kept Low Through Taxation

tainable in common stocks and
start switching. a slump should
certainly result in prices for many
bonds and preferred stocks. This
possibility Is now hanging over
the market and exerting a bearish
influence along with tax selling
and o.P.M. restrictions.
Every investor should, OF course.
have some funds invested In ce.-
tain bonds. Many of these can
still be bought on a discount basis
with resultant high yields. When
switching or making new bond
commitments buy only first mort
cages. Personally, am not inter-
ested in high.priced. low-held
issues. AS a rule. have also steer.
ed clear OF preferred stocks. They
are. a hybrid investment. Now Is
the time to forget high-priced bonds
and preferreds in favor OF good
common stocks. The reasons are
clearly obvious to every thinking
investor. Incidentally. when buy
ing common stocks select those
companies which have no founded
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06

debt or cumulative preierreds out
standing.
Conclusion
I am builish on selected stocks
over the long pull. It may be. how
ever. that there win be no boom in
stock prices until taxes come down
OF dividends increase still more.
But whichever OF these two fac
tors prevails, stockholders In many
companies should continue to sit
pretty. My guess is that we are
headed for even higher taxes but
with the maintenance OF present.
or even higher. dividend rates with
creeping better prices for most
common stocks. Stockholders
should have courage and remember
when investing new money that
good high.yielding stocks are y
hedge against high personal taxes.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06
STARTS THIRD PROBE

Detroit. Mich, Dec. 6-AP-Cir-
cult Judge Homer Ferguson. whose
one-man grand jury inquiries have
resulted In prison sentences for
public officials and racketeers. be-
gan questioning witnesses today in
his third criminal Investigation in
two years. Judge Ferguson's col.
leagues on the Wayne County cir.
cult bench assigned him to the job
Thursday after they received a pc
tition from Prosecutor William E.
Bowling for q grand Jury inqr'~v
of alleged irregularities in the
Wayne County government.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06
Ann Arbor'Man Injured
When Car Strikes Truck

Ann Arbor. Mich. Dec. 6 -
Lawrence Antilles. AZ. this city. was
severely injured on Friday morn
ing when a car he was dr,v-
ing crashed into the rear of park
ed truck on Plymouth Rd. about
three miles east OF here.
The truck was piloted by Clifford
Kerr. "a. Aurora. Ind. who said
he had set out flares when his truck
broke down. and that he had gone
for aid. He was afraid to drive to
the shoulder Of the road. he said,
because OF his heavy load.
Mr.. Antilles was taken to ST.
Joseph Mercy Hospital here where
1t was found he had suffered .frac-
tured knee-caps and ribs, and a
neck injury.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06
This ypslIanti Youth
Expects to Stay Clean

Fort Huachuca. Ariz.-Dec. g.
Some persons. take a lot OF pride
in personal appearance and Jesse
L. White Of Ypsilanti. Michigan. one
Of the 504 men who arrived here
last week from Camp wolters.
Texas assigned to the 25th Infan-
try, apparently is one of those per-
sons.
AS he got off the train II was
noted that he was carrying some
unusual articles and closer investi-
cation disclosed that he was carry
ing equipment for his own per-
sonal laundry complete with wash
board. ironing board. iron and soap.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06

United States Senator Walter r.
George (D.) Of Georgia declares
that the United States Is ap-
preaching the limit Of taxation
and that the titanic defense debt.
which may reach $3.50, ,ooo. .ooo. 900
must be spread over two or three
generations. George. chairman Of
the senate finance committee, thus
puts q brake on Treasury Secre-
tary Henry Morgenthau's pro-
posal for tax increases totalling
nearly $500, ,o00, 900.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06
Prof. Mattern to Lead
Campus Sing December IA

Ann Arbor, Mich. Dec. 6-Prof.
David Mattern. OF the University
school Of music and director Of
the University Glee Club. will lead
the mass singing or, Christmas
carols at the annua.. all-campus
sing Sunday evening, Dec. "a. In
rro..t OF the main library.
The Student Religious Associa-
tion is sponsoring the event. which
will start at o'clock. After the
sing. there will be open house at
Lane Hall.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06
Debt Entirely Paid on
American Legion Home

Ann Arbor, Mich. Dec. Com.
pleting an eight year project. the
debt on the American Legion home.
1885 s. Main St., has now been
entirely paid. A $1,000 mortgage
on the property was burned at the
annual past officers banquet In the
Michigan Union Thursday night.
The home was purchased in De-
cember, 1888. and later extensive
remodeling was don,. First re-
gular use OF the home was In the
summer Of 1885. Since then. a
lighted fountain has been installed
on the terraced landscaped grounds.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06
Ann Arbor Neu,s

a lending library. and a Christmas
party for the children. During the
past year 140 books have been
ADDED TO the library and q hlm II.
brary is also maintained for the
enjoyment OF those children con
fined to the hospital.
Friday the sale was conducted
on the University campus.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06
Medical Students VIII
Provide Holiday Cheer
For Children In Hospital

Ann Arbor. Mich. Dec. 6-Medic-
q students In the University are
selling tags on the downtown
streets today In an effort to raise
$1,000 to provide merry Christ
mas for children in the University
Hospital.
The Galens organization sponsors
. Workshop where the children
make their own toys under the
guidance Of part-time instructors,
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06
THREATS REVEALED

Detroit, Mich., Dec. 6--AP-As
police continued a search for clues.
]. Currier, Detroit lumber
dealer. told Julian G. Mcintosh.
chief assistant Wayne County pros
ecutor. that the bombing OF his
home Wednesday night was preced-
ed by three anonymous telephone
threats
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06
STARTS SENTENCE

Ann Arbor. Mich. Dec. 6-Cllf.
ford Kerr, "a. Aurora, Ind, started
a l5-day Jail sentence imposed by
Justice Harry w. Reading here FIJI.
day for driving truck without q
chauffeur's license, Lawrence An.
thes, this city. was severely injur.
ed when his car crashed into the
rear OF the truck on Plymouth
Rd. early Friday. Mr.. Kerr was
unable to pay an alternative 1870
fine.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06
TO CONDUCT INITIATION

Ann Arbor, Mich, Dec. 6--Ypsi.
lanti DeMolay chapter will conduct
an initiation ceremony for new
members OF the Ann Arbor DEMO
lay chapter which is being reor.
ganized. The chapter iapsed more
than ten years ago.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06
Narcotics Taken From
Office of Or. Wiley

Dexter. Mich. Dec. 6-Deputy
George Randel today was inyesti-
eating theft of 1000 tablets OF
morphine from the ofices OF DR..
w. c. Wiley here.
DR.. Wiley. who reported the
loss Friday afternoon. said he be-
lieved the narcotics were taken
either Wednesday or Thursday Of
this week. He had kept them in
his medicine cabinet, he said.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06
MARRIAGE LICENSES

James B. Klee, 25. and Martha
Ferar. IS. both OF Ann Arbor.
Leonard A. Arndt. 25, and Mar
garet Elaine Someril, IS. both a
Ann Arbor.
Wesley Proctor, 20. Tecumseh.
and Virginia Kuienkamp. IS. Man
chester.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06

AMERICUs. Ga.-AP-Five SOL
diers from Fort Benning and a
Terrell County schoolgirl were kill
ed early today when q school bus
and an automobile crashed head-on
near Dawson. Dorothy Casey,
about ~ years old. died at the hos
pital here shortly after the wreck.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06
GROCERY ENTERED

Ann Arbor, Mich. Dec. g. A
small grocery at S3s S. Main st.
was entered Friday night by ma
rauders who broke the glass door
with a piece OF cement to gain
entry. They took between IS and
S6 In change from the cash drawer.
The theft was discovered by a
passerby about 1880 p. m.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1941-12-06
CAR ABANDONED

Ann Arbor, Mich. Dec. g.
Sheriff's officers are investigating
a wrecked and stripped car aban-
doned on the west ditch OF Maple
Rd. The plates are registered to
Robert Bensinger. Dexter.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-09-04
.4-H County Fair
to be Held at
Benton City

The Kiona+Benton school grounds
and gymnasium will be the scene OF
the All County Fair Saturday, Sep
tember 10. Activities will begin at 9
am. Alters are looking forward to
exhibiting their years work, and
having it judged. For the first time
in many years, this All County Fair
will pay premiums to All exhibitors.
Provision is made in the new fair
funds bill for the State of Washing
ton allowing these fairs in Glass @
to obtain funds just as the district
fairs such as Walla Walla have been
able to obtain funds for exhibitors
and contestants.
Because Alters know that all ex-
hibits must reach high standard in
quality and appearance, they are
busy training animals for showing,
polishing jars of fruit, washing and
pressing sewing exhibits, sandpaper-
ing and painting household equip
ment and serving the family the best
in meals and baked products. Those
who live up to their pledge try to
make the best better" each year
The Judging contests will be held
Saturday at $50 am. During the
afternoon demonstration, shirt IRON
ing, dish washing, bed making and
costume selection contests will be
held.
The Fair is open to the public on
Saturday only. Club leaders and
parents may also attend Friday
while exhibits are being judged.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-09-04
Power Co. tOQuit
Appliance Business
Limited supplies cause
action taken

Announcement that Pacific Power
& Light company is taking steps to-
ward its retirement from the direct
sale of major electrical appliances
was made here today by r. H. Skill,
district manager.
The company will continue its
business development activities in
cooperation with local dealers, with
as much as practicable of the mer-
chandise volume now handled by the
company being turned over to them,
Skill stated.
with manufacturers output of
major appliances facing sharp cur
tailment as the result of defense ma
terial shortages, it is desirable that
dealers in the territory served by
the company have access to the full
number of units that will be avail
able for sale in this area" said Skill.
Effective cooperation between the
company and dealers in efforts to
develop the market for electrical
goods has been an important factor
in bringing about the present high
use of electricity and low average
cost per kilowatt- on the COM
pany's system, he commented.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1941-09-04
Vehicles Through
Lane by Sept. 10

State Patrolman Tony Chapman
Assistant Traffic Control officer in
District 5, wishes to remind all We
hicle owners and operators that the
testing lane is still here in Kenne-
wick and although it will still be in
evidence after the tenth of the
month, failure to have your vehicle
put through the lane will become de-
linquent on that date. Anything
with license from motorcycle to
a truck, including trailers, must be
officially tested. So far the most
common troubles have been with
faulty brakes and lights. An average
of $50 to 275 cars a day have been
run through the lane so far, and
Patrolman Chapman urges all who
have not initiated their cars to date
to secure their safety tickets before
the tenth.