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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05
Rendition of Bach Mass Seen
as BenedictiOn For Director

cient Stuttgart himself who spent
his life composing immortal music
TO the glory OF God, never dreaming
his scores reached heights OF wor-
ship never before or since at
tanned. In its logical and mathe-
matte progression the music OF
Bach has often been compared with
architecture, but while a great ca
thedral may be bombed TO dust, the
towering beauty of Alexander's in
terpretations OF Bach can never be
erased from the memories OF those
who have really heard them or from
those who have sung under him.
From the holy mystery OF the
"Kyrie Eleison," written 10 be sung
as the priest approaches the altar
in the dim cathedral at the opening
OF WORSHIP to the triumphantly com
polling "Sanctus' which concludes
the Mass, the chorus Friday night
repeated the many choruses which
had been sung on the same stage
in former years in spiritual dedica-
ton and technical excellence.
Many alumni had travelled miles to
join with the choir in the powerful
"Sanctus. 1T is a wonderful thing
to return" Mr.. Alexander said as
his former students took their plac-
es. but to return with the gift OF
song is truly superb"
Instrumental accompaniment was
provided by Ruth Skinner and
Clara McAndrew, piano; Mary
Power, Bach organ; Kenneth Kooi,
flute; Emily Adams, Elizabeth
Boyer and Eleanor Stoltz, violin;
Frances Peterson. viola; and Sara
Knox, violoncello.
Guest choirs in the gallery com.
prised school choruses from Dear
born. trained by Edward Mosher;
Fordson. trained by Anna Patch
Weaver; Detroit Northwestern
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05

and DR.. and Mrs. Howard Black
enburg were chaperones.
Faculty and administration guests
included Or. and Mrs. ]. r. Alden,
Mr.. and Mrs. William H. Brownrigg
Mr.. and Mrs. f. II. Chapelle, Presi-
dent John NJ. Munson, Dean and
Mrs. F. r. Isbell, Dean Susan B.
Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. James NJ. Brown
Miss Frances Farnham. and Mrs
Florence Lyman.
Committees responsible for max,
ing the party success we're: Miss
Schumann and Mr.. rambeau. gen
eral chairmen orchestra commit.
tee, William Quinn, Saginaw, chair
man, Olin Cox, Ypsilanti. Miss
Jeanne Wurzel. Monroe. and Miss
Angelina Merenda. Melvindale
publicity committee, Miss Betty
Baker, Detroit. chairman, Robert
Leonard, Laurelton. n. Y. Wallace
Lutz, Trenton, and Miss Alice
Heck, Ypsilanti; ticket committee
Ralph Chapman, Mt. Clemens
chairman, Miss Olga Podayko. AL.
bion, and Carl Schram. Detroit.
Floor committee, Miss Audrienne
Wright, Detroit, chairman, Miss
Betty Long, Mt Clemens. and
George Petredean. Detroit; decora.
tons committee. John Rohr, Pom.
tiac, chairman, Bruce Maslin, Ann
Arbor. Dick Wortley. Ypsilanti, and
Miss Frances Graham. Yale; favors
committee. Miss Mary Wood,
Wayne. chairman, Robert eager.
Carson City, and Miss Betty Dor
rell, Ludington.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05
Nitrogen in Apples

A 500 pound crop Of spples from
a vigorous tree IS years old removes
about one-third Of a pound Of nitro
gen from the soil For growth Of its
wood. bark. and roots such a tree
uses about a half pound Of nitro
gen. The leaves used from a half
pound 70 a pound OF nitrogen in their
growth and development. but this
IS restored 10 the tree and soil. and
IS not ultimately removed from the
orchard.
II loss Of nitrogen by teaching can
be prevented. a pound OF actual nj
trogen a year for a tree in full bear
ing IS an ample supply. Too much
nitrogen checks the desirable color
ing Of the fruit Abou, 8 pounds OF
nitrate q soda or pounds OF sui
phaie Of ammonia would supply a
pound Of nitrogen.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05
News From The Normal Campus
Activities of General Interest Concerning
FacuItu Members And Students

High, trained by Alice Lowden /;
Howell, trained by Keene Stolls'
teimer: Port Huron, trained by
Bess L. Hyde; Melvindale, trained
by Charles Sweet. All these teach
ars are former students OF Mr..
Alexander.
The conclusion OF his final con
cert as director OF music at the
Normal College was typical OF his
modest simplicity when he stilled
the clamorous applause and said
That's all. There just isn't any
more,7
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05
BY Jack Field

The thrilling music OF the Bach
B Minor Mass welled as a benedic-
ton on Frederick Alexander's 80
years OF service TO youth and TO
music climaxed by Friday night S
Ninth Annual Bach Festival at
Pease Auditorium.
Scores of returning alumni joined
with stu Tents and townspeople in
rising to their feet with applause
as Mr.. Alexander, retiring director
OF the Normal College Conserva-
tory, walked on the stage after con-
Quoting a massed choir OF childen's
voices from the balcony.
The inspiration that marks all OF
Mr.. Alexander concerts filled the
auditorium Friday night. The Nor
NAL College students in the choir
were inspired when they heard
what alumni who had gone before
had done in training the children 8
voices. the children in turn were
inspired when they heard the SUI
perior singing of the Bach Choir,
and all who we're present were in
spired by the flawless interpreta-
ton OF Bach given by Mr. Alexan-
der, drawing on both groups OF
singers as though he were playing
upon an organ.
Devotion shone in the faces Of
the singers as every eye watched
the directors hands giving cues,
blending voices, sustaining notes.
Scores were only used as guides,
so thoroughly had the $50 singers
been rehearsed in the parts OF the
Mass. Attack and pitch were sure
and true. typical OF all the conduc-
tors choral work
Mr.. Alexander brings a religious
approach to the music OF Bach, and
in his simplicity and idealism Is
very Ike tho KanDaIu1 OF ster nj an.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05
FrainS Lake
EIGHTY FIVE MEMBERS AT
ARBoR FARMERS MEETING

Frains Lake, Mich, Apr. s.
There were So members OF the Ar
Dor Farmers Club and their friends
al their meeting at the Farm
Bureau Hall in Ann Arbor Wednes-
day night. Representatives OF an
ice cream company near Eaton
Rapids provided entertainment.
There were reels of motion pic
lures, one of them showing how
ice cream is made and some in
teresting scenes taking place on
their farms. There was also a ma
gician who performed few tricks
Ice cream and waters were served
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05
York News
PROGRAM PRESENTED


York. Mich, Apr. s. Saline
Grange met Wednesday evening
with, Mr.. and Mrs Harlan Holcomb
on Arizona Rd. The meeting was
called to order by the master.
George Day and several business
matters were settled The next
social meeting will be with Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest Gilbert, Apr. 16.
and the next regular meeting with
Mr.. and Mrs. George Day in May.
The lecturer, Mrs. Fred Arend,
then presented the following pro-
gram song, we Sing TO Grange
Colors", ALL a reading, "A Grand
mother Explodes", Mrs Gust
Grams solo, Rock OF Ages, Har-
old Miller; a reading, Self Re
spect', Mrs. Ernest Gilbert; piano
solo. Lois Holcomb: reading,
Don't Wreck Your Grange, Mrs.
Harold Miller; and piano solo,
Loyola Kanitz
A fine potluck supper was
served.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05
Electric Engine Can
Handle Big Overload

Believe 1t or not. but a Eve
horsepower electric motor can
develop three 10 four times the
power Of a FIVE horsepower gas
engine. However. when running
at full load over a long period Of
time. they will both deliver the
same amount Of work.
The difference in the two en-
gines arises from the fact that a
gas engine has little overload ca
pacity. while an electric engine
will develop several times the
rated power for short periods
Of time
Machines often producing a
temporary overload are ensilage
cutters, wood saws, pump Jacks.
hay hoists and grain blowers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05

some other quality material 10 used
for roofing. copper should be speci-
fed for Hastings. valleys, cutters
and downspouts because these are
the vital arteries OF roof.
Bronze windows and either bronze
or brass hardware should be in
cluded in the specifications. as also
should copper shields for termlte
protection. These little insects
cause. according to government
statistics. a loss to property own
ers of approximately s50,000,0o0
annually.
Adequate plans, and specifica-
tons, are quite necessary, and also
sketches OF the interior OF the
house, as well as 4 scale model OF
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05
Son Arrives

A son was born to MI and Mrs.
Miles Underhill Of South Lyon at
University Hospital Tuesday. An
ether son Thomas is staying with
Mr.IUnderhill's sister Mrs. Willis
Thornbury during the mothers
stay at the hospital. Mrs. Lloyd
Staebler visited the mother and
son Monday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05
TRIALS ADJOURNED

Detroit, Apr. Sins With sew.
en- OF the SO original defendants
freed by the court, Circuit Court
Judge Earl c. Pugsley today ad.
Journed the Wayne County graft
and conspiracy trials until Tues.
day to await the opening OF the
defense.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05
Attend Meeting

Charles Freeman, I,~n Galpin
and Albert Staebler were among
those who were present at the an
nual meeting Of the Coop Oil Co.
Tuesday night at Ypsilanti High
School.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05
INSURANCE MAN DIES

Lapeer Apr. s. John C. Sla-
ter, SO, died Friday at his home
in Lapeer. He was president Of
the State Mutual Cyclone Insur-
ance Co. OF Lapeer.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05
Sewing Circle Meeta

The Sewing Circle No. 8. of Mi
Ian NJ. f. Church, met Thursday
with Mrs. Louis Smith. A pot
luck dinner was served at 1870.
The day was spent by sewing. Mrs.
Donald Collins led the devotionals
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05

Mrs. Ralph Long. Mrs. Harlan
Holcomb and Mrs. Louis Smith at
tended the Past Noble Grands Club
Tuesday evening at the home of
Mrs. Gladys Barrett. Milan.
Mrs. Elizabeth Austin was
Tuesday evening supper guest Of
Mr., and Mrs. Robert Randolph
and family.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05

the exterior should be available be-
fore the final decision To build is
made. Knowing and seeing all these
parts to the building program be-
forehand is to avoid the possibility
Of dissatisfaction later on,
Complete building plans and
specifications are available for this
house for 800. Included with the
plans ia cardboard cut out model
of the house. INTELLECTUALLY drawn
to scale. The model can be colored.
and 1t will visualize for you exactly
what the completed house viii look
like. Address your request for plans
and model to the editor OF this
newspaper Pattern No. 35S.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05
Celebrates Birthday

Mrs. Robert Randolph, Sr., en-
tertained several schoolmates
Tuesday evening in honor of the
18th birthday anniversary OF her
son, Walter Various games were
played. A fine lunch was served.
Walter received many nice gifts.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05

Mrs. George Kelsey has received
word that her brother, Erwin
kreager, was injured in an auto
mobile accident. He is in st. JOS
eph Hospital, Ann Arbor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Galpin and
family visited relatives near Dams
Vile Sunday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05
Attend Funeral

Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Hoffman and
family attended the funeral oil
their grandson. Charles Heiden, at
Petersburg, Tuesday afternoon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05

The Porterfield family have
moved from Ford Rd to n home
near Ypsilanti on Prospect Rd.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-04-05
Normal College Calendar

SUNDAY
$50 p m-Sudent Religious Council Sunrise Service
S45 a Newman Club breakfast, Charles McKenny Hail.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-04-17
Feted By Lions Ciut

Bluffton High school athletes, win
ner of two league championships
this year, were guests of the Lions
club at a dinner meeting of the or
ganization held in the high school
cafeteria Tuesday night.
Due to a Misunderstanding II. r.
Townsend, state commissioner of ath-
letics was not present at the meeting.
In his place members of the high
school athletic staff spoke briefly.
Dwight Diller, coach of athletics
at the high school, spoke of the
splendid discipline of the members of
the two teams and also of the CO.
operative attitude displayed.
Sidney Stettler, faculty manager
of athletics, expressed the apprecia-
tion of the athletic department of
the high school for the strong sup
port that the community gave to the
athletic program this year.
Three awards were made for mem
bership in the National Athletic
Scholarship Society of Secondary
Schools. Membership in the group is
dependent on attaining a grade OF
B or better for three consecutive
semesters. Awards were made tc
Richard Gratz, Norman Beidler and
John Stettler.
Two of the athletes, James Gratz
and Roger Howe sung vocal solos al
the meeting.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-04-17

Raymond Lusk, "a, and William
Witteborg, 28, both of Columbus
Grove transferred from the Flying
Cadet Corps to the United States
Marine Corps, it was announced
this week by the Detroit headquar-
ters.
Witteborg graduated from Colum-
bus Grove High school in 1928 and
later attended Defiance college.
Lusk graduated from Columbus
Grove High school in the class of
1886. He did not attend college but
was able to pass the rigid examina-
tions.
Both men were athletes at the
Columbus Grove High school.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-04-17
Soy Bean Prices
Higher This Week

Last weeks new high for soy
beans at $1.03 was boosted again
this week with market quotations
reported at S1.10 Wednesday morn
ing. The figure of last week repre-
sented the first time the dollar mark
was crossed in months.
Increasing commercial applications
and need for the soy bean by
products in the rapidly expanding
defense industries, account for the
higher prices being paid for the
product.
Area farmers are beginning to
examine soy bean possibilities for
future farm income as a result of
the rapidly increasing prices being
paid for the product.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-04-17

In a display of remarkable powers
of memory, DR.. Bruno Furst, Czecho-
slovakian refugee, demonstrated un-
usual ability in the tricks an able
memory can perform at combined
meeting of Districts % and 23 of
the Ohio Retail Lumbermen's asso-
citation Tuesday night in the Walnut
Grill.
The meeting here, attended by lum-
bermen of eleven counties, was a
tribute to Forrest Steinman, of Bluff
ton, president of the Ohio Retail
Lumbermen's unit, and was held in
connection with the 50th anniversary
celebration of the Steinman Brothers
Lumber Co.
'Men in business, with thousand
items to remember daily in their sell
ing and advertising, can always use
improvements in their faculty of
memorizing," DR.. Furst declared.
Memory can be improved simply
by consciously writing or reading,
with that faculty in view, the speak
er continued.
Most persons are in one of two
classes so far as memorizing ability
is concerned. Seventy-fve per cent
of any group will be eye-minded and
the remaining % per cent are ear
minded, DR.. Furst pointed out.
He then went on with his demon
stration of memory prowess, includ-
ing tricks of the trade" that have
an everyday utility.
Twenty-four cards, bearing the
symbols of playing cards and articles
of common usage, were attached in
irregular order on large board.
These were selected at random from
a large stack of cards. DR.. Furst
did not look at the board, but as
each card was put in place he was
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-04-17
REPORT OF CONDITION OF
The Citizens National Bank


a Published Response
Revise
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-04-17
lssc.s.uly ~ HlznIu nsnn<xs, 4Auua~as~~
At Area Lllmbermen's Meeting Here
1 lAANA1NhnNS

told of its location. At the close of
the test, he repeated from memory
the exact order of cards from top to
bottom, criss-cross, by rows, or any
other form asked for by the audi
ence.
In conclusion he asked for list of
20 names, which he repeated in ord
er; then backwards, and concluded
by beginning in the middle of the list
and naming the cards each way.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-04-17
Hospital Has Record
Number Of Patients

Thirty-two patients at the Bluff
ton hospital Wednesday morning set
a new record for the institution, it
was announced by Miss Helen Max
well, superintendent.
The previous high mark was about
two months ago when there were 29
patients. The capacity of the hos
pital is listed at % adults and G
infants.
The overflow is being efficiently
handled, however, by temporarily
setting up beds in the solarium, re-
ception room and one bed in the
hall.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-04-17

"Meet the Folks, a gay comedy
dealing with adolescent characters,
will be presented Thursday and Fri
day night in the Columbus Grove
High school auditorium by the F. H
A. and F. F. A. organizations Of
the school.
In the cast are Theresa Kiene
Earl Myers, Robert Rieman, Mary
Joseph, Mary Core, James Kidd
Helen Schaad, William Mcdowell
jeanette Miller, Jean Jones and Ken
meth Basinger.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-04-17
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express to our kind
neighbors and friends and relatives
our heartfelt thanks for the many
expressions of sympathy extended
during the illness and death of our
beloved mother, Mrs. Halla Carr;
also to the officiating minister; and
for the many beautiful floral offer
ings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Carr
and Family
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Reiter
and Family
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-04-17
Motion Pictures At
Meeting Of MdsOns

Motion pictures of u. S. army
maneuvers were shown at meeting
of the Bluffton Masonic lodge Mon
day night in the lodge rooms. AT
the April % meeting of the lodge,
the annual inspection will be held.
The Bluffton news. [volume] (Bluffton, Ohio) 1875-current, 1941-04-17
LEGION AUXILIARY

Regular meeting of the Women's
Auxiliary of the American Legion
will be held at the Legion hall next
Tuesday night at o'clock.
Evening star., 1941-06-17
Bv Barbara Bell.

This dress is comfortable to work
in and mighty pretty to look at, too,
when trimmed with bright braid,
bows and buttons. The yoke front
forms an attractive neckline. The
raised skirtline gives smoothncss
across the front which is flattering
for all figures. There is ample full
ness through the bodice which is
softly gathered into the yoke top.
The waistline may be adjusted with
the sashes which tie in back. Pat
tern No. 1873 is one any one can
follow-for it is so easy to cut and
sew that even amateurs can do a
creditable job of pinning and finish
ing this useful frock.
Pick your favorite cottons for this
model. Percales, calico, broadcloth,
chambray, poplin, gingham or
printed broadcloth. 1t Is smart Tor
solid-color materials or prints.
Barbara Bell pattern No. 1888
Is In sizes u, IA, is, 1S, 20 and 40.
Corresponding bust measurements
Evening star., 1941-06-17
By Dorothy Murray

BY D0fOfHp WI hrfdy
Gaily colored beach bags large
enough to carry the whole family's
accessories are extremely smart.
There is royal blue one trimmed
with red stars and white braiding,
and a red bag trimmed with blue
and white, among scores of others.
All are lined with a rubberized
material. :.
For shopping, sleeping, motoring
or even when you have your hair
set, be certain to have one of those
cool net turbans. They come in
practically all colors and are so
inexpensive that you can have one
for each separate outfit. -.
When travelling, place your
cleansing tissues, toothbrush and
paste, washcloth and cosmetics in
a convenient set of matching cases.
These are made of a striped ma
terial, lined with rubberiZed material
and have slide fastenings. The
set is very inexpensive. ..
For your suitcase or bureau
drawer come attractive sachets in
the form of tiny powder puffs.
These are daintily trimmed with a
rosebud made of satin ribbon and
are edged with fine lace. -.
Hubby" will appreciate a surprise
gift of tobacco set containing tins
of five different varieties, which can
be used separately or blended as
desired. A larger version holds not
only the tins, but also an attractive
humidor where the tobacco may be
stored after it has been blended. All
of these sets are nicely packaged in
a transparent container =.
Evening star., 1941-06-17

interests and actlVltleS you snare.
This is perfectly natural, but it can
be carried too far.
Suppose you're on the football
squad. It's dollars to doughnuts
that you pal around with group
of tackles and halfbacks, perhaps
with a basket ball forward and a
baseball pitcher thrown in. You
don't mix with fellows whose inter-
ests aren't athletic; in fact, you may
have a slight contempt for such
outsiders. If you belong to fra
ternity, it's probably a glorihed
athletic club.
This tendency is particularly
strong among the so-Called men OF
Drawn, but it exists in other groups
as we'll. Girls who are the social
type form a tight little crowd OF
their own, and don't mix much with
the sports-minded misses, the A
plus students, or the literary lights.
Officers of the r. o. T. G. unit pal
together. and sub-editors on the
Weekly Whatnot stick to each other
like chewing gum to a theater seat.
Furthermore, a certain crowd OF
boys will customarily date certain
group of girls. This is particu-
larly true in some colleges, where
it's a moss-grown tradition that
the brothers in dear old Mu Mu Mu
shall rush the sisters in good old
Eda Pi, forsaking all others.
Now, as we said before, all this is
very natural, but it's also very mar
rowing. It would do any athlete
good to get away from his brawny
buddies occasionally, and rub mental
elbows with fellows whose interests
extend beyond body checks and
batting averages. Nor would it hurt
Stella Studious to spend an occas-
ional hour listening to Sallie Social's
chatter about parties, proms and
permanents.
But as long as you're having fun
with your usual gang during the
school months, the chance of your