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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07

Woman's Society OF Christian
Service OF the Methodist Church,
at their regular meeting az the
church Thursday afternoon had
Miss Mildred Drescher, a mission
airy stationed at Bombay. India as
the speaker. Preceding Miss Dt1s-
cher's interesting talk Mrs f. L.
Lord sang two solos. Trees by
Joyce Kilmer; and "Sittin, Think
in" by Dena Tempest. Miss Mary
Power accompanied her at the
piano.
The speaker opened her talk by
stressing the significance Of the
though expressed by the title Of
this latter song and urged all 10 try
and find time TO sit and think
once in a while, thus helping TO
fortify themselves for the strenuous
life they are called upon TO live.
Miss Drescher told Of the many
countries having missions in India
but now because OF the war their
MARX is -cprtailed and more is ex-
pected OF American mis- si5nartey.
The Bible school and the leper
cause seem 10 have suffered the
most. although they have council
of missions still carrying on, the
speaker said. Many are sacrificing
for these causes. She told of one
man who cut his own rations to
bare subsistence and had three
wells driven and hospital equipped
for - lepFous women.
The speaker said there is great
diversity OF opinion in India as :e
CARDS the war. The National Party
is very much opposed 10 it while
the Princes of India and the Mo
hammedans are backing the Brit.
ish.
Follow the line OF response is
the slogan adopted by the mission
aries in their work among these
people. Miss Drescher at one time
went 10 an inland village and lived
with the "Untouchables' and out.
casts" and thereby found an OPP
portunity. by having meetings in
her home, 10 attract young Brah
mans who took her Christian books
TO read.
She closed by explaining how. as
a leader OF a symphony orchestra
directs the players with his baton.
so one must watch for Christ TO
lead in the same manner.
A delicious luncheon was served
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
West Side Circle
Has New Members

Two new members, Mrs. Clayton
Hughes and Mrs. Carl Hornberger,
were added to the membership roll
of the West Side Circle OF the Dor
cas- Society OF the Lutheran Church
at the regular meeting. which was
followed by shower for the host
ess. Mrs. Otto Scheffler Platt,
Thursday evening. Mrs. Scheffler
received many lovely gifts from the
circle.
Mrs. Donald Levitt presided at
the business meeting which was
opened with devotions led by Mrs.
Scheffler, who read from Romans.
10. Each received valentines. The
remainder Of the evening was
spent tying tags and refreshments
were served.
The next circle meeting will be
Feb. 20 with Mrs. George Dasch-
ner.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
President Dedicates Meeting
to Memory of Mrs. Simons

by Circle Three 10 100 women at
/ O'Clock preceding the meeting. The
tables were most attractive with
decorations OF snow banks with
diminutiye skiiers in varied colored
suits arranged as the centerpiece.
Mrs. W. f. Dixon delivered the
invocation after asking all to join
in reading tribute TO The
Church" a copy OF which was at
each place
The business meeting was con
Quoted by Mrs Richard Weir. pres
ident Of the society. After a warm
greeting, she spoke very feehngly
Of the recent passing of a beloved
member, Mrs. f. q. Simons and as
she lighted tall taper. dedicated
the meeting 10 Mrs. Simons' men,
DRY. Mrs. George Carothers, Ann
Arbor. first vice president of the
district, was introduced and re-
sponded briefly. Also introduced
were Mrs. +. F. Gee. district chair.
man OF literature. and Mrs. Cert
rude Grant. secretary-of- mission
airy education for the district. Visi.
tors from Denton, Belleyille, Cherry
Hill and Ann Arbor were welcomed.
Reports from the various Off
GERS and the ten circle leaders We're
given showing the society to be
enjoying a prosperous year with
many and varied activities being
carried on in all departments.
Mrs. J. Lynn Houck. first vice
president, was in charge Of the
program.
Mrs. L. R. Chase led devotons
taking Stewardship OF Brother
hood as her theme. AS she read
OF Scripture the audience
responded as directed and they
also sang three hymns in keeping
with the leading thought. Mrs
Chase closed this inspiring service
with prayer.
tThe president, Mrs Weir, read a
telegram from Mrs. Wallace iced.
district president, expressing her
regrets in not being able 20 attend
this meeting. She also announced
the Day OF Prayer" in the Pres
byterian Church on Feb. IS and |
asked all circles to spend one half |
hour at their next meeting TO the |
study Of the migrant worker. VI
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
Examinations Coming,
Dating, Dancing Going

Dating and dancing are being
discarded and intensive study is
taking their place by students of
Michigan State Normal College. as
they prepare for final examinations
to be given Feb. 1914 inclusive.
Examinations will be two hours
long, being held during three Pc
RODS Of the day: $40 a. m, 1912
a. m. and "a p. m.
This week end is marked by the
almost complete cessation Of stu
dent activities, such as club meet
ings or events. and social affairs.
There will be no all college party
this evening.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
Calendar of Social Events
TODAY

TODAY
Ypsiani Chapter Order of Valentine
O'Clock, Masonic Temple.
Singleton Bridge Club o'clock Hotel Huron Mrs H. deb Bars
hostess.
Ypsian Aerie Fraternal Order
Red Cross sewing and knitting five WEIGH Hall o'clock
Ypsiant Lodge number 4S LoOF o'clock odd Fellow Hall
Wescott Workers Glass of Baptist Church 1880 church
Winter Bridge Duplicate Tournament 80 Charles McKenny Hall
Cherrio Bridge Club, O'Clock with Mrs Lawrence
Ypsiant Masonic Association, O'clock Temple.
Carpenter Women Relief Corps meeting 230 supper
$50 GAR Hall
Pedro and games party this evening in Hcrest School Mrs
Donald Tindali is general chairman.
SATURDAY
Junior Chamber OF Commerce Huron Hills
IL Supper and floor show Hip p. dancing, -
a. Gerald Besse,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
A CLOSE-OUT BID

When you jump your partners
opening suit bid Immediately all
the way to game. he will consider
that you are stretching as far as
you can possibly go. maybe just
little bit farther than your hold
ing justifies. In the long run it will
pay you to over-reach somewhat
in that way. if your hand Is
splendid fit. but so weak defensive
ly in other suits that you want to
make sure you shut the opponents
out of the bidding. Conversely. II
you have no such fears Of the op-
ponents. because your hand is
quite strong in high cards. you
tell this story better by a mere
jump bid OF one more than neces-
sary to raise singly. thereby fore
ing the side to game and implying
the possibility of additional val
ues.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07

three bassinets for thenew migrant
center TO be built IN Michigan. The
president announced the next Fam
lily Night dinner TO be Feb. 81. The
dinner will be prepared and served
by members OF group one.
After the meeting tea was served
by the hostess, Mrs. William Lowe
and Mrs. Starr. Mrs. Holstead
poured at the tea table. which car
ried out a patriotic motif in the
beautiful floral centerpiece and in
the refreshments.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07

canada from 1905 to 1913 and fol.
lowed this with two years nurses
training at Battle Creek Sanitar-
ium and Hospital School. After
wards, she was private secretary
to DR.. w. X. Kellogg for three
years in the nursing division at
Battle Creek Sanitarium.
Elementary grades at Roosevelt
will have explanatory announce
mont programs conducted by
teachers next week. The high
school will plan an assembly for
announcement services Wednes-
day
Faculty committee in charge OF
the collection for the gift purchase
was headed by Miss Ann Monroe,
sixth grade teacher. and her COM
mittee OF Miss Lillian A. Ashby,
music teacher. and Miss Thelma j.
Hunt, LatinEnglish instructor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
Players Present Award
to Student From Willis

Little Theater Players, Michigan
State Normal College dramatic
group, met Thursday evening in
Charles McKenny Hall, at which
time Paul NJ. Hansen, Willis. was
presented with a five dollar award
for his prize winning play, Admir-
alton Mr.. Hansen is the victor
in the play writing contest spon-
scored by. the players.
Members OF the group present
cd several dramatic scenes. Those
participating were Miss June
Gracey, Detroit, Roger Cleary. Yp-
SLANT, Edward Bowles, Detroit,
and Miss Florence Luke, Mt
Clemens.
Harold Holt, Inlay City, was the
director.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
Bunco Club Guests
of Mrs. Fleming

Mrs. William Fleming was host.
ess to the B. B. Bunco Club at her
home Thursday evening. Prize win
ners for bunco were Mrs. John
Simon, Mrs. Harold Walcott, Mrs.
Commodore Bensinger and Miss
jeanne Fleming.
The next club meeting will be
with Mrs. William MeComb.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
Chat Featured by Four
Beautiful Negro Poems

Miss Magnolia Simms, Inkster,
gave a beautiful reading OF four
poems, written by negro authors.
at the Y w c, A. Chat in Stark
weather Hall Thursday.
The selections were THE Prod
igan Son., Prayer for Courage,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
Easter Ball Planned
by St. Luke League

st. Luke League OF Women, at
their February meeting Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. D.
T. Quirk, decided to have an Easter
ball, Apr. is. Further plans will
be made and committees appointed
at the next meeting. Mar 10. Mrs.
William Snyder presided at the
business meeting, which was one
week earlier than usual.
Towels were hemmed for Boyer
Hospital Refreshments were
served by the hostess.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
Knights of Pythias
Leading Masons in
Euchre Tournament

The Knights Of Pythias won 30
points TO the Masons' so in the open
ing night of play for the X. P.-Ma-
sonic Euchre tournament, Thursday
evening in X. p. Hall.
A banquet will be served the win
ming team at the close OF the tourna-
ment. from funds collected each
evening OF play. From the sum OF
Is cents per table, ten cents goes
to the entertaining club room and
five cents for the banquet.
Next Thursday evening the play
will be in the Masonic Temple club
rooms.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07

V. NJ. Voorhees,. Grand Rapids,
who has been spending a few weeks
with his daughter. Mrs. NJ. T.
Knowles, has gone to Hot Springs,
Ark. and will later 90 to Miami,
Fla. His daughter. Miss Hazel Voor-
hees, Lake Harbor, accompanied
him
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
Daughter Arrives

Mr. and Mrs. James Cunningham,
2l16 Mckinley Ave, are announcing
the birth OF daughter this morn
ing in Boyer Hospital. The baby
weighed eight pounds, 1872 ounces.
Mrs. Cunningham was Miss Gail
Swihart before her marriage.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
Campus Events

lode to Livingston, and God
Is Near.
Miss Maxine Addy, Dundee, in
troduced Miss Simms. Miss Addy
in chairman OF the Chats" COM
mittee of the Y. w c. A.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
CONTRACT ANNOUNCED

Washington, Feb. ZAP A
s330,000 contract with the Ameri-
can Seating Co. OF Grand Rapids.
Mich, for 100000 folding metal
chairs was announced Thursday by
the War Department.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
Card Party February ia

Ypsllanti Post. Veterans of For
e!gn Wars. will sponsor a valentine
card party Friday evening. February
Il. il GAR. Hall The chairmen
for the evening will be Mr.. and
Mrs. Iyele Grub.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07

Principal and Mrs. Floyd Smith,
912 Pleasant Drive, are parents of
a son born Thursday in Boyer Hos
pital. The baby weighed eight
pounds, 13 ounces.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
Sen Born Today

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Green. 1892
Sheldon Rd.. are parents OF a son
weighing eight pounds. four ounces.
The baby was born this morning
in Boyer Hospital.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07

the March meeting there will be a
panel discussion on the subject
Migrants" Mrs. James Bell and
Mrs. Baltzer were shown in a dis
cussion on the problems of mi
grants. The April meeting, to be a
spring luncheon, was illustrated
by Mrs. William Hayes, Mrs. Leon
ard Menzi, and Mrs. LaRue: May
meeting, a Mother.Daughter ban.
quet, by Mrs +. A. Mellencamp and
Mrs. Ralph Hunt, mothers, and
Mrs. Sydney Disbrow, Mrs. James
w. Kercheval, daughters; June, a
picnic at the home of Mrs. Cullis,
by Mrs. Hunt. Mrs. Mellencamp,
Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Kercheval, Mrs.
Disbrow. and little June Hayes;
July, Mrs. Elmer Warner, Mrs. La
Rue; September. to be a joint meet
ing with the Mayflower Guild with
the husbands as guests, Mrs. Rich
ard Warner, Mrs. Hugh Adams, Mrs.
LaRue, Mrs. Batter Mrs. Menzi,
and Mrs. Hunt; October, Mrs. Dis
brow; November, Mrs. Mellen.
camp. Mrs. Menzi, and little Donald
Menzl; December, Mrs. Warner,
Mrs. Hunt and other members.
Refreshments OF tea. Valentine
cookies and tarts were served by
Mrs. SPeer. Airs. Harry Shaefer
Mrs. Carl Pray, Mrs. Brundage, and
Mrs. c. J. Berno.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07

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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
Marrlaae To Be Saturday

The marriage OF Miss Helen Marsh
and Arthur Poole will take place
Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at
First Baptist parsonage.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
Planning Banquet

Lutheran Brotherhood members.
at their dinner meeting Thursday
evening at the Lutheran Church.
made plans for Patterson banquet.
Feb. p at $50 at the church. It
was decided to have a social meet
ing Mar 6 Emory Mulholland pres
ident. conducted the business meet
ing, attended by So members.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Wilson, Wy
andotte, spent Thursday with her
mother and sister, Mrs Harry Smith
and Mrs. Albert Santure.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07

Parents OF Daughter
A daughter weighing six pounds,
five ounces, was born in Boyer Hos.
pital this morning to Mr.. and Mrs.
William Paul Clay. 335 Second Ave.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07

DR.. and Mrs. r. Clyde Ford are
leaving next week for Mexico where
they will travel about six weeks.
MFs-A. T. Grimes. Detroit, Wis
tied Mrs. J. Z. Mann, her sister,
Wednesday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-02-07
Fine Points in Bridge
BY SHEPARD BARCLAY

dummy and discarding his own
three diamonds on the dummy's
clubs. Then came the storm.
South told North his bid of A.
Hearts was terrible. that 1t indi-
Gated some doubt even about abil-
ity to make the contract and
showed a desire to shut strong
opponents out OF the auction. II
North had merely jumped to 81
Hearts. South said his own hand
would then have looked immense,
as such a forcing jump would
have shown possession of high
cards which would multiply the
value Of South's queen and two
kings.
After such a jump. said South.
he would have invited slam with
the Blackwood ace-asking conven-
ton. which the pair was using. II
they had not been using 1t, he
said he would have used a bid Of
3-Spades to invite slam and show
that ace. North then could have
shown his club ace with 4-Clubs,
South the club X with 5-Clubs,
and North, with the two trump
tops. should have bid six.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-16
Only One Place For It

It appears that the birth control bill which was discussed at public hearing in the Capitol last Thursday is headed straight for the waste basket. The chief argument of those urging adoption of the birth prevention measure was that the "Catholic Church was opposed to it'. We are glad to see that Labor Commissioner Cornelius J. Danaher among many others, refuted those charges in the very aple manner that they did.
 To answer the argument that the Catholic Church is opposed to birth pre- vention we say the Catholic Church has always been opposed to illegal taking of life. But even more to the point when the accusation is made that the Catholic Church is opposed to this measure we wish to point out that our present law, pre- venting the practice of birth control, was adopted many years ago, at time, as matter of record, when the Congrega- tional church was recognized as the church of Connecticut; at time, as a matter of fact, when it was considered a crime to be born Catholic. Certainty then the Catholic Church had no voice III the addition of the measure because It were nil so far as having voice m leglS- lative work at that time.
 " TherefOre, It comes CO pass IiidC ie "c' not the Catholics who had the Dill adopted, but the founding fathers or Connecticut saw the harm that would result from a law allowing birth proven ton. The Catholic Church still see that harm, just as it sees harm in anything that is anti-God. If the proposed birth control measure is presented to the Leg islature after winning a favorable report from the Committee on Public Health and Safety there can only be one result: Members, because of the low type ot propaganda used to force the measure through the Legislature, may be forced to, vote along religious lines, and never want to see such thing happen here Tn Connecticut.
 If the measure is brought out or com mittee the charges that will be made on the floor will only tend to lncite re- ligious hatred and bigotry. We never again want to see religious bigotry rear it's ugly head in this state. We do not want to see class set against class and religious group set against religious group. We think Connecticut is too big for that sort of thing. Therefore it Will be better for our people, all our people, and our state if the birth control bill dies in committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-16
The Season Opens

Wars may come and wars may go, but baseball will still be the main topic or conversation in most American homes along about this time of the year. There may come day in midsummer or late in August when an argument cant pc provoked over the respective merits of the Yankees or the Tigers or Bob Teller's last ball. but that's because the weather mas got us down. But by and large TOT the next five months baseball will be an ap- sorbing pastime throughout this great land of ours.
 Everywhere boys will be playing the game. everywhere there will be fans to criticize or praise. No one can deny the fact that baseball remains our natlonal pastime. Football may attract tremend- ous crowds in a short season of two months, but baseball has more univel, sal appeal to young and old, rich ana poor men of high degree or those ol ioW caste All find a common footing III the iargon of the diamond, in the discusslon of the games greats and near-greats - the heroes of today, the immortals or yes terday.
 Baseball is pretty much an American institution, too. Whatever its roots It remains that as it is played here 1t IS or native origin. It is game which real Americans - the Cobbs, the Speakers, the Ruths, the Tinkers, the Lajoies, the Matthewson, the McGintys, the Green bergs. the Renders - excel. We're glad to see another baseball season roll around. It affords new relaxation for nation nerved up by dramatic and tragic world conditions across the broad Atlantic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-16

Hemisphere territory. It Is a simple fact that Canada and the United States would not feel safe if German air base were to be set up in southern Greenland. It is less than thousand miles to the North Amer ican seaboard form that point - just a hop-skip- and jump for modern long range bomber.
 Experience of the past two years has amply proved that the only way to assure safety in these matters is to move first. The British hesitated to violate the neu- trality of Belgium and Holland and Scan- dinavia. And while they tesitared, medi- ating on niceties of international law, the Nazis acted. Seizing the initiative in the mostest." And they won.
 President Roosevelt would seem to have learned the lesson. Germany might well want Greenland because of Its value as a base to attack British shipping, as weather observation station, as a source of cryolite. Her planes have scared over it. The President obviously determined that this time the Germans should not be first. Greenland, almost all of 1t, IS clearly in the Western Hemisphere. It's occupation by Germany would be dan- ger to the United States. We act, there fore, in our own interest, determined for once to "be there first" Denmark need not worry about permanent seizure of the island. The United States does not want 1t. Whenever free Denmark is in posi- ton to govern Greenland again, unmen- aced by force, the United States will re- store it.
 Europe and all the lands in it may be merely set of prizes to be raked in by the strongest, like chips in poker game are not prizes to be fought over in this way. The United States so determined 118 years ago. The American republics, all of them, are like-minded today. This we have said and we meant what we said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-16

life. He reduced their language to writing and transmitted to the Royal Geographic Society scientific data which called forth the praise of scientific men everywhere
 Once upon his return to England on furlough, he was received by the king who reverently uncovered his head in the presence of this great Christian. And few days later the members of Parliament rose to their feet to show their profound respect for man who had done so much for God and country.
 Whether 1t be the King of Eng land standing with barred head be- fore great Christian missionary or some humble man giving affection ate greeting to another humble man whose character he loves and re- spects, people everywhere can be re- lied upon to recognize true charac- ter when they see 1t. We may con- ceal wha we own, but we cannot conceal what we are. The only achievements worth while are the ones which have grown out of the fine qualities of our characters. All rights Heserved-Babson News paper Syndicate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-16
Current Comment

One of the greatest elements of strength in our national life Is the fact that no one can buy an Amer ican newspaperman. William c. Bullitt, former ain-
 bassador to France.
 America's youth today is more fit to serve the country than in any other previous generation. --Dr. Delbert Oberteuffer, Ohio
 State physical education depart
 ment.
 The self-discipline of free and independent people will always enable them to out-think, out-pro- duce, and out-live any system Of totalitarian slavery. Sidney Hillman, defense commits
 sioner.
 The whole nation ought to be drafted. For example, I think Sen- ator Wheeler should be drafted to keep quiet. Sidney Kiugsley, playwright, on
 baing himselg drafted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-16

Action of the Board of Education in voting to notify the Rockville Community Club that it plans to dispose of the old schoolhouse building on East Main Street recalls the tempest of last year in that section over the boards plans. No doubt there are still many residents out in the for East End who haven't accepted the boards final decision in this matter, but certainly the;rest of the city has more or less forgotten the whole thing. However, motorists driving by the property must have noticed in what shape the building was of late days. It is too bad that prop erty whether private or public, deterior- ates so rapidly once 1t is abandoned. No one seems to have much regard for the rights of any of the vested owners, yet a scfoolhouse, whether it is being used or not is still the property of the taxpay- ers It is, therfore, their duty to see that such is as carefully protected as their own individual homes.