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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-29
National Defense Program
Spurs Remodeling of Homes

Increased housing demands ere
ated by defense activities have
spurred home remodeling in all
sections Of the nation. according TO
the Insulation Board Institute,
Waste space is rapidly being con
yerted into living quarters to care
fol the influx OF worker and tech
nicians and their families.
"One OF the pressing problems OF
the day is to find homes for the
thousands OF persons moving into
military and defense industry cen
ters," the institute points out. "As
result. many home owners are
finding II financially advantageous
10 finish attics and Easements into
rooms and To add new wins"
Attics Easily Converted
The conversion of attics into bed
rooms is one OF the simplest and
quickest methods OF creating new
living space. This can be done in
a few days by building walls and
ceilings Of decorative insulating
board. Because this material is
pre-fabricated and pre-decorated. it
is speedily applied and there is no
need for further finishing. The
heat resisting value OF the boards
protects the new rooms from cold
in winter and heat in summer and
by adding top floor insulation in.
creases the comfort Of the entire
house.
The revenue from the rent of
these new rooms will soon repay
the low cost Of construction. More
over. the homeowner will be aid
ing the defense program by reliev-
ing housing pressure. Financing
plans backed by the federal govern
ment make it easy to pay for i'm
provement of this type month by
month over period OF years.
Rooms can be added to houses.
especially older ones. in several
ways. Frequently an unused porch
can be enclosed to provide an addi-
tional sleeping room. Insulating
board as sheathing on the outside
of the framework and insulating
board decorative finishes on the in
side will build the necessary walls
and insulate them at the same
time. A large bedroom can be made
into two smaller ones by erecting
partitions with insulating board on
either side.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-29
D ECoMMENDED by the U. s. De

D recommended by the U. s. De
~ partment Of Agriculture for
either city or country residence,
this House of the Month" is
planned to appeal not only to the
prospective owner Of a low-cost pri.
vate home but also to tho deyel-
oper planning to build in quantity
to fill defense housing needs.
It was designed by Ernest Lang
ford. architect and head OF the
Texas State School OF Architecture
and was one Of the plans selected
at President Roosevelts Confer
ence on Home Ownership.
Both for beauty and to insure
long life. the use OF pure white lead
paint Is recommended. not only for
the original coats but also for re
painting in future years. This old
reliable paint. approved by Govern
ment experts. is outstanding in lts
durability. and keeps an even sur
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-29

The floor plan layout is about
ideal A hall gives access 10 ovNyy
room IN the house except tho aa
ing room. The living room. diriu.
room and Kitchen are we'll r,lu.'l
to one another. and the same rcil
ton holds for the bedrooms and
bathroom. Large WindoVs provide
plenty of light aud air Tho screened
porch suggests many convenient
uses
Complete building plans q
specifications are available for this
house for 81 90. Included with tho
plans is a cardboard cut out model
Of the house. Rrchltecturally drawn
to scale Tho model can be colorcd.
and viii enable you to visualize
exactly what the completed house
win look like Address your request
Tor plans and model TO tho editor
OF this newspaper for pattern So
$50.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-29
Plaster Base May be Used
to InSulate Wall Surface

Home planners seeking econom-
ical insulation can obtain insulated
wall surfaces by using a heat re-
sistant material as a plaster base,
il is pointed out by the Insulation
Board Institute. This material,
known as insulating board lath,
effects economies in several ways.
Insulating board lath is applied
continuously over the entire sur
face to be plastered. Laboratory
tests show that a direct perpendieu-
lar pull OF 1000 to 1900 pounds per
square foot is required to separate
the plaster from the insulating
board lath. The safety factor,
therefore, is 200 to /. or bette-.
since a square foot OF plaster
weighs approximately five pounds.
The use OF one-half inch thick in
sulating board lath will cut the
heat loss through plastered sur
faces in some instances up to 30
per cent. as compared with nom
insulating plaster bases. A similar
lath one inch thick will cut the
heat loss even more.
Sound insulation as well as heat
insulation is provided by this type
OF lath. -.
+ Because of the natural bond be-
tween the lath and the paster. it is
not necessary TO use plaster keys.
Less plaster is required for the
scratch or base coat, thus effecting
saving in plaster.
The usual size OF insulating
board lath is Is inches by As in.
ches. 1t is applied to the studding
so that the vertical joints are stag
gered. The horizontal joints are
beveled or grooyed to provide an
extra thickness of plaster, Or
semi-key. Some manufacturers
provide a metal reinforcing strip
or lock.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-29
CEILING DESIGNS
ADD BEAUTY To
MODERN HOMES
Patterns Which Harmonic
With Character of
Room Popular

Attractive ceiling treatments are
playing an increasingly important
part in modern home decorating.
according to builders and designers.
Plain. unbroken expanses are Civ
ing way to patterns which harmon.
ize with and emphasize the charac-
ter of the room.
The trend is the result OF the in
PRODUCTION OF new materials for
building ceilings which can be ap-
piled in tile and panel shapes TO
form a permanent decorative de-
sign. One of these is insulating
board, which not only decorates but
insulates and quiets noise.
Insulating board tiles and planks
are made in soft. pastel shades
which can be used individually or
in ordinations to obtain the har-
monious blending OF tones demand
ed by modern decorative princi-
Piles. Varied sizes and shapes make
II possible 10 work out an almost
endless number OF beautiful pat
terms.
Unlimited Possibilities
The tiles, for example, can be ap.
piled TO form plain or diagonal
squares, regular or irregular check
erboards, and other interesting de-
signs such as Dutch Mill, herring
bone, ashlar, basketweave and
plaids. Many other modern effects
are possible merely by beveling or
growing the board.
Patterned ceilings of this type are
particularly effective In correcting
the appearance of an odd shape
room. Where a plain ceiling often
Will exaggerate such a condition,
the selection OF an appropriate pat.
tern will minimize its irregularities
or actually make an asset of'them.
Keeps Out Heat In Summer
The insulating value OF the cell
ing will add to the comfort OF the
home, especially when installed in
top floors. There the penetration OF
summer heat is greater than any.
where else. Insulation at that point
will retard the entrance of heat
which otherwise could come
through and be carried to other
rooms In the house. In winter the
insulation curbs the leakage OF
heat through the ceilings into the
attic and then into the outside air.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-29
Little Waste or Muss

Modern building materials simpli-
fy the job OF adding a new section
to an old houre. The interior walls
can be finished with prepared dec
oratiye boards. They are easy to
put on and there is little waste or
muss With immediate need for
rooms, every day saved means
greater revenue.
The speed and economy angles
also recommend this dry WALL
construction method for new low
cost homes in defense activity
areas. Homes built in this manner
so up quickly and are ready for
occupancy sooner.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-29
Well Insulated Homes
Easier to Sell or Renl

Because the comforts and fuel
savings in an insulated home are
now generally appreciated. home
planners have an added incentive
for adding insulation. 1t will make
the home easier to sell or rent.
should the necessity arise. 1t also is
easier to get loan on an insulated
house. Insulation can be built into
a home economically by using struc-
tural insulation products in place
OF ordinary building materials.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-29

This naturally means a conserva'
ton Of fuel.
Because insulating board absorbs
sound. a room with a ceiling made
from IL will be quieter in TWO ways
Noise made within the room will
be softened and there will be less
noise entering from outside.
The material is applied TO the
ceiling either by mailing or by
means OF special adhesives. II can
go on directly over old surfaces,
thus providing a convenient and
practical way Of replacing ceilings
marred by cracked or broken plas-
Ter
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-29

gelical and Trinity Lutheran
Churches confirmation classes.
Cherry Hin
J. A. Warren. chief OF the proha.
ton department OF Wayne County
Circuit Court. will give talk AT
Cherry Hin Church at 1880 y. m.
Denton Epworth Lclugc will be
guests of Cherry Hill League
AFRll I
Stony Creek Grange will hold
their regular meeting at the hall
with potluck lunch to be served
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-29
Insulating Board Helps
Rout Basement DampneSS

Lining the basement walls with
insulating board will help to elm
mate the dampness usually found in
easements. \ similar covering on
the ceiling will prevent dirt, dust
and drafts from passing upward
into first floor rooms. These i'm
provements provide additional
health protection for the family.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-29
DRAFTEE REPORTS

Detroit. Mar. 29-INS-Although
his employers claimed he was es-
sential as a defense production
worker. Simon Slutsky, die designer.
reported for induction.into the army
Thursday at the request OF his
draft hoard
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-29

face throughout It's long lifetime at
minimum maintenance cost.
The bedrooms. living room and
dining room have cross ventilation.
An insulated stove in the kitchen.
together with mechanical Ncntila
ton, will keep this room comfort.
able in hot weather. And insulation
under the roof or In the frst floor
ceiling will keep the whole house
comfortable. and win save fuel cost
In winter.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-29
RlIRNED 10 DEATH

lnkstcr. Mich, Mar. 20 Burn.
ed to death when he apparently fell
asleep while smoking lying by the
side OF tho rouA. tho body OF An.
thony Barna 80. patient at Elolse
Hospital, was found Thursday.
Sparks from HIS pipe apparently
iguited his clothing.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-03-29
CANCEL REVIEW

Detroit, Mar. Gap - Police
Commissioner Frank y. Eaman
said Wednesday that because po-
licemen cannot take time OF from
their duties to prepare for their
annual review at Belle Isle, the
review woulG be cancelled this
year.
Evening star., 1941-12-18
Marshall and Jesse Jones
Made 'Masons at Sight

Gen. George G. Marshall, Army
chief OF staff, and Secretary Of
Commerce Jones were made Masons
"at sight" at special ceremonies
conducted Tuesday night at the
Scottish Rite Temple, 2S00 Sixteenth
street NV, before a distinguished
gathering of members Of Congress,
Government officials and Masonic
dignitaries.
It was the first time this unusual
ceremony had been performed in the
District since 1901. when Admiral
Winfield Scott Schley was made a
Mason "at sight"
Ara M. Daniels, grand master Of
Masons in the District, was In
charge OF the program. He was
assisted by Otto B. Roepke, past
grand master; J. Claude KEEPER, also
a past grand master, and Aubrey
HI Clayton, grand lecturer.
The gathering Of more than 500
Evening star., 1941-12-18
Alexandra Church Choirs
Plan Carol Programs

The Del Ray Baptist Church
choir will sing Christmas carols
at the nativity scene, arranged in
front of the Mt. Vernon Elementary
School, $500 Mt. Vernon avenue,
Alexandria, Va, at 7 pm. tomorrow.
The public is invited to join the
singing. beginning at 8 pm.
No program is scheduled for Sat-
urday night, but the Cecelian Ca
rollers of the Second Presbyterian
Church, will sing at the same hour
Sunday night. The st. Rita Cath
olic Church choir and the Del Ray
Methodist Church choir will sing
on Monday and Tuesday at pm,
respectively, and on Christmas eve
the First Baptist Church choir will
sing from 1870 pm. to midnight
The program is sponsored by the
schools Parent Associa-
tion. The Sixth Ward Citizens As
sociation and business houses OF
Alexandria furnished materials for
the scene.
Evening star., 1941-12-18
Senate Urged 70 Push Bill
Regulating Charities Here

The Private Charities Subcom-
mittee Of the Board Of Trades
Charities and Corrections Commit
tee yesterday urged the Senate to
speed action on the House approved
bill providing for regulation and
control of solicitations by charitable,
benevolent, patriotic and other types
Of organizations.
John Ihlder, executive officer Of
the Alley Dwelling Authority and
a member of the subcommittee
suggested elimination of a section
OF the bill providing for appoint
ment by the Commissioners Of an
advisory committee to aid and ad-
wise the city heads in the enforce
ment OF the act. The subcommittee
approved the provision, however.
Mr.. Ihlder declared that such an
advisory group merely would give
the Commissioners a scapegoat. He
said appointment of the advisory
committee should not be made man
datory, but that the Commissioners
Evening star., 1941-12-18
Chamberlain Students
Heard in Radio Series
On Our Freedoms
Dramatic Sketch Tells
Of Struggle Through
Centuries of Oppression

Students of the Chamberlain Vo-
cational School yesterday demon
strated "The Worth and Dignity Of
the Individual Personality" as their
contribution to the broadcast Our
Freedoms" series. These broadcasts
by District senior high schools, vo-
cational schools and teachers col
leges are presented in commemora-
ton of the 150th anniversary of the
Bill of Rights under auspices of The
Star and the Senior High School
Radio Committee with the co-opera-
ton of the National Broadcasting Co.
The opening portion Of the pro-
gram was devoted to a dramatic
sketch depicting the oppression of
mankind from the period of Egyp-
tian ascendancy, through the Middle
Ages to the drafting of the Consti-
tuition of the United States, the fruit
of centuries Of struggle by men to
become free. At the close of this
part of the broadcast, other Cham
berlain students participated in a
question-answer discussion on the
subject Of individual liberty.
Members of the cast were William
Bellman, Richard Greene, Clinton
Taylor, George Pappas, Clyde john
son, Robert Plush, William Bildstein,
Vernon Garrett, Richard Settle,
Richard Bowler, Henry Cooper and
George Nutter. Singing In the STU
dent chorus were Walter Beach,
David Bradt, Lewis Payne. Edward
Men. Repetti, jr.; Fred Grisby, Joe
Thompson, Leland Knicely, Betty
Turner, Jerlena Grow, Almira Lang,
Mary Strattman, Preyl Simpson,
Eleanor Lee, Lee Combs and Ann
Combs. Estelle Wolf, Laura Frowert,
Pauline Wagner, Norma Dirks, and
Dorothy Rose took part in the dis
cussion.
Mrs. Ruth R. Wilken directed the
presentation, and Miss Matte A.
Miller led the chorus.
Evening star., 1941-12-18

persons included many friends Of
Gen. Marshall and Secretary Jones
and the grand masters, or their
representatives, of about half of the
States. Others present were Mel
win M. johnson of Boston, sovereign
grand commander of the Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite, North
ern Masonic jurisdiction, and Harry
G.. Pollard of Lowell, Mass, grand
master Of the Grand Encampment
of Knights Templar Of the United
States.
Evening star., 1941-12-18

should be given authority to handle
the lob and to call in whatever
outside help they might need from
time to time.
The bill as 1t passed the House
calls for an advisory committee con-
sisting of District residents who
would serve without compensation
Purpose of the bill is to provide
for full and fair disclosure" of the
character of solicitations by various
organizations.
Evening star., 1941-12-18
Junior Hudussuh Concert

Milton Schwartz, first violinist
with the National Symphony Or
chestra, will be among the artists
participating In the Junior Hadas-
sab concert at $3.50 pm. Sunday at
the Jewish Community Center, Six
teenth and @ streets NV. The
concert Is part Of the Junior
Hadassah fund-raising campaign
for the year.
Evening star., 1941-12-18
Marlboro School PIuns Fete

The annual Christmas dance Of
Upper Marlboro High School will
be held tomorrow, beginning at $50
pm; in the high school auditorium.
Evening star., 1941-12-18

Nearly 5000 oil-production work.
ers attended vocational classes in the
1940-41 scholastic year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-09-04
Nurses to Have All-Day
Session at Deep Creek

There will be meeting of the
Western section of the Rural Public
Nurses Association on Friday at
Point View, route 219, Deep Greek
Lake, it was announced by Miss
Helen Miller, chairman of the Gar
rett county public health nurses as
sociation.
The morning session will be de-
voted to the topic of tuberculosis at
which time Miss Catherine Leamy,
Baltimore, and DR.. David Satin, act
ing superintendent of the Hopemont
sanitarium, will speak Miss Miller
will give review of the past three
years tuberculosis clinical eXamina-
lions in this county.
Following the luncheon a business
meeting will be held. DR.. Richard
Leonard, chief of Division of Rural
Hygiene, Baltimore, will speak on
Dental conditions in two Maryland
counties. Miss Leamy, state nutri-
zionist, will give a survey of the
medical care in Maryland. At the con-
clusion of each talk there will be an
open forum discussion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-09-04
Legion to Install .

Officers elected two months ago in
Proctor Kildow Post No. II, Ameri-
can Legion, will be installed at a
meeting Monday night, September 8,
at the Manhattan hotel, Eliza Bray,
retiring post commander, has an
nounced. Installation will be in charge
of Howard P. Loughrie, district COM
mander, of Cumberland.
Those to be installed include Harry
Turney, post commander; Lewis Cor
nish, vice-commander; Albert L.
Walter, End vice-commander; Ed
ward P. Kahl, adjutant; F. R. Shat
fer, finance officer; A. G. Hesen,
chaplain; James Twigg, sergt. at
arms; James Williams, service of
ficer.
There will be refreshments follow
ing the business meeting, Mr.. Bray
announced, in urging all members to
be present.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-09-04
Lutheran Synod Elects
Officers at Meeting

The West Virginia Lutheran Synod
of which Garrett county Lutheran
churches are part, reelected Rev.
w. M. Erhard, of Clarksburg, as
president, at the annual convention
held last week at Jackson's Mill, w.
Va. Other officers elected were Rev.
E. F. K. Roof, Grafton, secretary;
and C. A. Pilson, of Fairmont,
treasurer.
DR.. A. B. Learner and julius Rem
ringer, of Oakland, were reelected
members of the executive committee
and Mrs. F. Lee Fresh, Clarksburg,
was elected trustees of the Oesterlen
Orphans Home at Springfield, Ohio.
The Lutheran Brotherhood elected
f. S. Smith, of Oakland, as presi-
dent, succeeding the late E. F. Joac-
him, Charleston. Mr. Smith who was
elected vice-president last year, had
been acting as president since Mr..
Joachim's death several months ago.
The convention closed last Thurs
day. Attending the various meetings
from st. Marks Lutheran church,
Oakland, were DR.. Learner, Mr.. Rem
ringer, Mr.. Smith, Misses Elizabeth
Leary, Grace Falkenstein, Rose
Paulie, Mildred Wensel, and Mrs
BENZ. H. Sincell.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-09-04
CCC Enrollees Now
Available to Help
Harvest Farm Crops

The furloughing of CCC enrollees
to enable them to assist farmers and
orchard operators in harvesting their
crops, has been authorized by James
j. McEntee, director of the Civilian
Conservation Corps.
Enrollees will be given temporary
leave without pay while working as
harvest hands and may return to
their camps at the conclusion of this
work.
This authorization came as the re-
suit of many letters from govern
ment officials and agricultural lead
ers in many states received by the
director, to offset any chance of labor
shortage in the agricultural sections.
Anyone desiring to employ a mem
Der of the CCC as a harvest hand
st apply through the State EN-
ployment office in Oakland, and of
ficials there will get in touch with
the CCC camps in this area.
1t was also announced that youths
desiring to enter the CCC now may
apply at his closest camp where he
will undergo his physical examina-
ton. Any youth from II to "a years
of age is eligible to apply.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-09-04
Fire Company Wants
Volunteers to Help
In Civilian Defense

Edward A. Shaffer, president of
the Oakland Volunteer Fire Depart
ment, announced this week that the
local organization was now ready to
accept volunteers in the Oakland
Auxiliary Fire Service, a civilian de-
Tense organization.
The quota of auxiliaries for the
local department is IT'S men and vol
unteers are being sought from Crel-
lin, Loeb Lynn, Mt. Lake Park and
Deer Park and vicinities, in addition
to members from Oakland.
Men selected must not be subject
to the draft, must be active and de-
pendable and in good physical condi-
ton.
The purpose is to provide defense
against fires caused by air raids, in
case of wars in the future, or to sup
plement the Oakland Fire Depart
ment, should the regular members be
called away to fight the spread of
fires in other and larger commune
ties, in case of air raids, etc, due to
war. 1t is purely a precautionary
measure designed to keep the civilian
population prepared for any emery
encies that might arise. Any person
who volunteers for the Home Guard
or as airplane observation post
watcher, etc, will not be eligible as
an applicant must enroll for one job
only.
Mr.. Shaffer asked these volunteers
to come to the fire department head
quarters in Oakland and sign the APP
plication.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1941-09-04
TEACHING APPOINTMENTS
MADE BY SCHOOL BOARD
Will Fill Vacancies Caused by
Resignation - Four New In
structOrs Named to Oak
land High School

-Four new teachers were appointed
to Oakland high school and several
other appointments were approved by
the Board of Education at meeting
in the court house last Friday after
noon.
The following were appointed to fill
vacancies caused through resigna-
ton, upon nomination by F. E. Rath-
bun, county superintendent:
Mildred Bittinger, Ruth Ann
Polling, Genevieve Fike-Ward
Charles E. Ward, teachers in Oakland
High school.
James M, Cross, principal of Bray
school.
Mildred Kerr-Fritz, teacher
Grantsville Elementary school.
Dulcie NJ, Johnson, principal Fort
Hill school.
Elsie f. Fash, principal Yodel
school.
Florence I. Howell, principa
Piney Run school,
The Board accepted the resigna
ton of Miss Joan |. Steele as teacher
in Oakland High school, Miss Steele
was music teacher for two years.
NYA Expenditures
Mr., Rathbun reported the follow
ing summary of indoor NYA eXpendi
lures which had been made during
the past school year in the six high
schools of the county: Oakland
$1,492,O5; Grantsville, $943.22; Acct
dent, $46O.94; Friendsville, $1,1O4.45
Kempton, $621OO; Kitzmiller, ST.,
958.S9; total $6,62855.
Three Schools Closed
The Board ordered the following
one-teacher schools closed by consoli
dation; Asher Glade, Lager and Nc
Kenzie. Pupils will be transported az
follows, Asher Glade to Friendsville
Emmett Friend, bus contractor; La
geer to Grantsville, Albert Wiley, bu.
contractor; Mckenzie to Grantsville
Orville Stark, bus contractor.