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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19
OakvlIle
oAkvILLE FARMERS cLus
MEETS At cOSNER HOME

oakville. Mich. Nov. 10 The
Oakville Farmers Club met Tuesday
evening at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. John Cosner with about SIXTY
five being present. Mr.. Fox. member
of the Federal Prison staff, was the
speaker OF the evening. and Mr..
Hobson. also employed at the prison.
gave two whistling solos. Then the
women taking one side and the men
The other side were given the word
"Armistice'' and told to see who
could make the most words out of
1t. Rev. Johnson made the most
words for the men and Mrs. John
son the most for the women. Re
Treatments were served anierward.
The next meeting will be held on
the second Tuesday evening In De-
cember at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Haeszle.
Bob White and Ruth Durrell came
from Jacksonville, Fla. ten days
ago and are visiting at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew Schwartz.
They win rejoin their show at Kan
sa.s City some time next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Journey Brabant
and family spent Sunday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Stull,
near Dundee. celebrating the birth
days of Mrs. Stuu and Mr.. Brabant.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mason
spent Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Mason.
Milan. Mira. WWalter Mason u con-
fined to her bed critically Ill with
heart trouble.
Charles Burget and Edith were
In Monroe Thursday forenoon and
were dinner guests at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Schassberger.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19
Pay Increases Approved
For Ann Arbor Firemen

Ann Arbor. Mich. Nov. 1s-Ann
Arbor City Council has approved
pay increases Of SO a month for the
members Of the fire department.
This will bring the base pay for
the "a firemen to y1,sos a year.
compared with 1920 for police
men.
To obtain funds for the In
creases, approval was given to
transfer OF s1.z57.47 from the con.
tingent account and an added
ss74.53 to be saved through the
resignation of William Kiehl.
Kiehl's post has been taken by j..
B. williams, whose pay as. be-
ginner is lower than the base rate.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19

Robert Cullin is seriously III at
his home on w. Henry st.
Jean Parsons attended the Ballet
Russo performance at Detroit
Thursday evening with her teacher.
Mrs. Begole. Ypsilanti.
Ray Davis has purchased the
Ted Welter farm, near Fridge
water.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hubert Bearss and
family are moving into the Hoyt
house vacated by the Percy Pink
family, and Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Hart
are moving into the Heininger
house which they are leaving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Vaughn are
visiting relatives in New York
state.
Rev. and Mrs. Fred Landrum
have returned from a visit with
their son and family at Cham
paign, Ill.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19
Plans Outlined For
Public Works Program

Ann Arbor. Mich. Nov. ia
new $685.. 900 city hall building was
included in the $1.1s4.400 program
Of public works which may be sub
mittsd to the federal government
to provide employment when the
defense emergency ends. The list
Of projects was announced In a
letter from Irving Ronk. state plan
ming engineer for the Public Works
Reserve.
The city's share OF the cost
would be met from bond issues and
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19
Quiz Kids viii Appear
on Program Monday Night

Ann Arbor. Mich. Nov. ls-Pians
are being made for the ouis Kids
program Monday night in Hill Au-
ditorium. This Is . part Of the
Orstorical Association series and
The children will compete against
llvs University professors. Robert
Angel. Charles Davis, Preston
slosson. Harold NJ Door and W..
II. Auden.
Prof. John Brumm will act as
master Of ceremonies.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19
Work Started on New
Breach Co. Addition

Ann Arbor, Mich. Nov. 10 -
Work is expected to be completed
December Is on a $4,000 addition
to the American Breach and Ma
chine Company. The new build
ing was started Today and will be
located on the south side Of the
firms lot along Washington st. 1t
will provide greater space and
height for handling large machin-
cry and apparatus.
The new building will be 100
by 80 feet in size and "a feet
high.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19
Council to Ask Bids
on Voting Machines

Ann Arbor. Mich. Nov. 1s-Ann
Arbor council WIN advertise for
bids for Is voting machines, the
estimated cost Of which 10 $4,000.
Authorization for the purchase
Of the machines was not made. but
II was pointed out that the ma
chimes would pay for themselves
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19
Big LIQUOR STOCK

Lansing, Nov. 19-INS-A huge
liquor inventory is being built up
for the holiday season, Liquor Con-
troll Chairman John w. Miner said
today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19
DEBT six ..,ILLIoN

Lansing, Nov. 1s-INS-Auditor
General Vernon Brown reported to-
day that the state now is only
100000 In the red" because Of
increased tax collections.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19
Ann Arbor Neu,s

In SIX or ten years through saw
inss in conducting elections.
The annual cost Of paper ballot
elections was estimated at &c.
007.5o while that for elections by
machines was figured at sl.24s.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19
Denton News
TWENTY SEVEN ATTEND
MEETING OF w. 8. c.

Denton, Mich, Nov. IS : The
Woman's Society of Christian Ser
vice met Wednesday In the church
dining room. A lunch was served
at noon by q committee. There
were 81 present for lunch and sew
eral came later for the business
meeting.
The president, Mrs. E. J. Smith,
was in. charge OF the meeting and
devotions were led by Mrs. w. E.
Dixon.
The December meeting will be
carried out with Christmas decora-
lions. There will be a dinner at
noon. The meeting will be at the
church.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19

Mrs. Jack Russ and daughter,
Dorothy, Detroit. spent Sunday az
ternoon with Mrs. Russ sister,
Mrs. Dan Smith, who is Ill at her
home.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19
After the singing OF "Star Spangl-
ed Banner, dancing concluded the
evening.
Church Groups Meet

Church Groups Meet
Mrs. Arthur Gun entertained the
Friendship Class Of the Federated
Sunday School Thursday afternoon.
Friday afternoon the Dorcas Cir
Gle met at the home Of Mrs. Lewis
Ernst. The meeting was proceed
ed by q potluck dinner.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19

Saline, Mich, Nov. 1s-In the
Federated Church at Salem Friday
evening at s O'Clock the marriage
of Miss Hazel Curtis, daughter Of
Leslie o. Curtis, South Salem.
and Harold Adams. son ofyMr. and
Mrs. Bert Adams Worthwhile. was
solemnized. The pastor, Rev. Cora
M. Pennell. ofiiciated at the candle
light ceremony. The altar was dec
Grated with palms and two large
baskets of white NUNS and candle
labra and white tapers. Before the
service two solos, Because" and
IT Love You Truly. were rendered
by Edwin Campbell. Plymouth. &C
companied by Miss Marjorie Ad-
ans, Worthwhile.
The bride. who was given in mar
rage by her father. wore a gown
Of ivory satin and lace and the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19
Mrs. Ioysll Hostesa

Mrs. Donald Lowell entertained
the members Of the Friendly Eight
Club Tuesday at her home. A
luncheon was served by the hos
tess. The afternoon was spent in
playing cards. The, next party
will be held in two weeks at the
home OF Mrs. Celia Chevalier, Ridge
Rd.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19

Many from this community at
tended the funeral services for
Perry Burgess. Burial was In the
Denton Cemetery.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Woods, z.
Michigan Ave, left Wednesday
morning for st. Petersburg, Fla,
where they will spend the winter.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19
oceupIea Pulpit

William Harrison. Ann Arbor,
district superintendent, occupied
the pulpit at the Methodist Church
Sunday morning.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19
Mrs. stierIe Hostess

The Past Matrons Club was en-
tertained by Mrs. w. r. Sterile for
luncheon Monday with Mrs. Will
liam Austin assisting.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19
BegOle News
ENTERTAIN AT DINNER

Begole, Mich, Nov. 19-Mr. and
Mrs. Clifford Reynolds entertained
with a dinner Sunday in honor Of
their daughter, Marjoy's 18th birth
day. Covers were laid for eight.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19

Mr.. and Mrs. clifford Krohm are
on q two weeks hunting trip In
the northern part Of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Gouchnour
are at their cottage in the northern
part of the state.
Mrs. George Palmer. Addison,
is a house guest OF her sister, Mrs.
]. F. Sheppard.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-11-19
Many n sunnar

Many at Supper
\ A large crowd attended the fam
lily night supper at the church
Thursday evening. A free will Of
fering was taken for the expenses
Of the church.
Evening star., 1941-02-09
Activities
Of State
Societies
CarOlinians to
Elect Sweetheart
At Valentine Dance

The South Carolina Society will
elect its sweetheart at Valentine
supper dance to be held at the
Shoreham Hotel Saturday evening
from $50 to 1:30 o'clock
President Charles E. jackson has
sent out notices to the members
suggesting that they send in NOM
nations of the most attractive
young lady from each of the six
congressional district. The girl from
each district receiving the greatest
number of nominations will be the
candidate of that congressional dis
trict. A real election box will be
placed in the room for the voting.
Mrs. James P. Richards, wife of
Representative Richards of South
Carolina, has been selected as chair
man of the committee. Those max
ing nominations are requested to
send the names to her at II West
wood drive, Friendship Station,
Washington The winner of the
election will be crowned by the
Representative from her district
and will receive an appropriate gift.
Other members of the committee
are Mrs. H. P Fulmer. Mrs. John
L. Mcmillan, Mrs. Butler B. Hare.
Mrs. j. r. BrySon and Mrs. Mendel
Rivers. Mr.. Brian Bell Mr.. Alan
Johnstone. counsel for the Public
Works Administration, and Mr.. z.
D. Smith. jr., have been asked to
serve as election managers.
Massachusetts, Society
Plans Valentine Dance.
The Massachusetts, Society Of |
Washington will celebrate st. Valen-
tines Day by holding a Valentine |
Dance Friday evening at Wardman |
Park Hotel. Dancing will begin at 10
o'clock.
This dance will be planned and
conducted by the ladies of the
society. Favors will be in keeping
with the day.
Chairman Of the dance will be
Miss Elvi WalIn and among her
assistants are Miss Gladys Libby.
Miss Sarah McDevitt and Miss
Kathaleen McNally.
The President of the society and
Mrs. Frank E. Hickey will welcome
the guests,
Announcement OF plans for the
famous New England fish dinner
and dance will be made and tickets
will be available at the coming
dance
Evening star., 1941-02-09
Discussion Meeting
Is Slated Tuesday
On Aid to China

The Washington Committee for
Aid to China will sponsor a discus
sion meeting Tuesday evening at 8:15
o'clock at the First Baptist Church,
when the subject will concern what
the United States can do about
japanese aggression.
Dr. Owen j. baltimore. director of
the School of International Affairs
at JOINS Hopkins University and
one of the worlds leading authori-
ties on the Far East, will be one of
the speakers.
Mr.. Frederick V. Field, editor of
Amerasia, and for seven years ex-
ecutive secretary of the American
Council of the Institute of Pacific
Relations, will speak on the inter-
national implications of the Far
Eastern War.
Mr.. Mortimer Graves, administra-
tive secretary of the American Coun-
Gil of Learned Societies and chair
man of the Washington Committee
for Aid to China, also will speak.
Mrs. Cornelia Bryce Pinchot will
act as chairman of the meeting. A
partial list of the sponsors of the
committee, includes DR.. William S.
Abernethy, the Rev. George A. Ack-
ley, DR.. Russell Clinchy, Mrs. Nor
decai Ezekiel, Dr. and Mrs. Walter
LoWdermilk, Col Julius PeySer and
Mr.. Arthur Clarendon Smith.
Evening star., 1941-02-09
Negro History Week
Programs Announced

Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham. former
general secretary of the COM
munity center department, will be
honored tomorrow night in a testi-
monial reception beginning at 8
o'clock in Garnet-Patterson Junior
High School. as Divisions 1913 of
the community center and play
grounds department begin observ-
ance of Negro History Week.
DR.. Garnet C. Wilkinson, assist
ant superintendent of schools, will
speak and T. j. Anderson will
preside.
Programs focusing attention on
the lives of prominent Negroes are
to be presented Tuesday and Fri
day at the seven major recreation
areas of the divisions.
DR.. Ralph Bunche, professor of
political science at Howard Univer-
sity, will show pictures taken during
a trip through Africa at 8 pm.
Wednesday in the Burrville School
as a feature of a city-wide convoca-
ton of Sons and Daughters of the
Desert.
Mrs. Julia West Hamilton, presi-
dent of the Phyllis Wheatley Young
Womens Christian Association, will
speak at pm. Saturday, when the
Sons and Daughters of the Desert
make their annual pilgrimage to the
Anacostia home Of Frederick Doug
lASA
Evening star., 1941-02-09
StauntOn Residents
Visit WASHINGTON

STAUNTON, Va, Feb. 8.-Mrs.
L. G. Ware is in Washington, where
she will be the guest for several
days of her son-in-laW and daugh-
ter. Mr.. and Mrs. David C. Eber-
hart, before joining party to spend
about six weeks in Florida.
Mrs. George E. Arnold has re-
turned to her home here after
spending some time in Washington
with her brother -in-law and sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark P. Heintzleman.
She was accompanied on her return
by her nephew, Mark, jr.
The Rev. w. Carroll Brooke, rec
tor of historic Trinity Church in
this city, and Mrs. Brooke have re-
turned to Staunton after spending
several days in Washington.
Mr.. Woodward Marsh and Mr..
Buford Casey have returned to Ar
lngton after spending a few days
with the latters parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Abner Casey, at their home
near Staunton.
Evening star., 1941-02-09
Parties Given
At Damascus

DAMASCUS, Md, Feb. 8.-Mr
and Mrs. Roland L. Green enter
tained 80 guests at a card party at
their home Thursday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey W. Null
lineaX entertained at a Sunday
night party. their guests being Mr..
and Mrs. Purdum Poole, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roger w. Burdette, Mr.. and
Mrs. Roger r. Poole. Mr.. and Mrs.
Tilghman Brandenburg and Mr.. and
Mrs. Roland l.. Green.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bradley M. Wood
field and their family Joined Mr..
and Mrs. GLAND Harvey in giving a
birthday anniversary dinner at the
Harvey home Sunday in honor OF
Mrs. Henry Howard Of Brookville.
Mr.. and Mrs William A. Anderson
celebrated their golden wedding an
niversary at their home, at Clarks-
burg, Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Morgan H. Watkins enter
tanned members of the Women's
Society of Christian Service at her
home Thursday afternoon. Assist
ing her in the entertaining were
Mrs. Roy Brandenburg, Mrs. Her
man w. MullinIx and Mrs. William
Watkins.
Miss Marie Beall has returned to
the University of Maryland after
spending her midsemester vacation
at her home here.
Evening star., 1941-02-09

MRS. ROGER ALEXANDER
HANGER.
Her husband, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mccarthy Hanger Of
Philadelphia, is formerly of
Chevy Chase. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hanger lUill make their home
at 6019 West Lake street in
st. Louis Park, Minneapolis,
MINI. Halle Studio
(CleUeldnU Photo.
Evening star., 1941-02-09

everybody else and all about them,
Michael walked into the oflce. The
chief looked up and greeted him,
waving him to seat.
II want your help, chief"
Sure. What can We do
Its purely a personal matter
Michael threw a slip Of paper with
a car number on it. 1T can't be
out of the State. and probably it is
fairly near, staying somewhere
within so miles. Left my place late
last night"
The chief smiled. We'll, that's
odd. Young lady, en-? Not bad look
ing, either
Michael opened his eyes in sur
prise. How do you know"
One of my men stopped her for
speeding last night. Might have
broken her neck. Told her to come
in this morning Looked all broken
up. He figured it would be safer for
traffic if he told her to stay at
Porter's for the night and drive in
this morning to take the rap
Shes at Porter's?"
Mitchell spoke to them and asked
them to keep an eye on her. He
thought by the way she was looking
that something would break this
morning"
The chief was grinning. II must
watch Mitchell. That boys got a
head"
"Or maybe a heart" said Michael
waving hand to the chief as he
left.
AS he drove up to Porter's hotel a
neat blue coupe was just pulling out
He caught sight of the driver just
as she caught sight of him.
Verify suddenly stepped on the
gas and her new car leaped away
from Michael's borrowed hack. He
gave it all he could. but the blue
coupe gradually left him behind and
disappeared around bend.
Copyright, 194l. the Chicago Daily News
Inc)
Tomorrow: Peggy has no more
luck than Michael.
Evening star., 1941-02-09
Chi Omega Dinner

"WaShlngtonlanS You Should
Know, but Don't" will be the sub
ject of an address by Miss Eliza de
Saussure at a dinner meeting OF the
Washington City Alumnae Associa-
ton OF Chi Omega fraternity We'd
nesday at $50 pm. at the home of
Miss Elizabeth SHIELD. 3 East Irving
street. Chevy Chase, Md.
Miss de Saussures talk will be
based on personal experiences in
social service work for st. Johns
Church in Georgetown. Mrs. Robert
D. Barnes, l25 w Woodbine street.
Chevy Chase, Md, is in charge Of
reservations,
Evening star., 1941-02-09
Miss Spoon Wed
To Mr.. Sauerbier

Mr.. and Mrs. James v. Spoon Of
Eden. N. Y, announce the marriage
of their daughter, Miss Josephine
L. Spoon, to Mr.. F. William Sauer-
bier, son of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph F. Sauerbier of Pana, Ill.
The wedding took place Wednesday
morning. January %. in St. Gabriel's
Church. the Rev. William j. Sweeney
officiating at 10 O'Clock.
Evening star., 1941-02-09

no one else there but Michael. The
coordination was perfect and there
was even moon"
"Well?" asked Mr.. Danforth i'm
patiently.
Then the whole thing suddenly
blew up. Every one went of in diff
ferent directions"
You are not very clear this
morning"
No. I'm the wreckage left on the
spot, the only bit. The girls have
gone and this morning your son was
gone when I got up
To his surprise, the old man
chuckled. Il should have been more
worried if everything had gone
smoothly"
Il feel I ought to turn in my
hand"
Nonsense. Call me again to-
night"
The receiver clicked and Jimmy
gazed at the instrument in his
hand. He was an odd old man.
Jimmy replaced the receiver and
almost Immediately the bell rang.
He lifted it again. A smile spread
over his face as he listened.
Peggy in Difficulties.
Peggy's voice came over the wire.
Listen, you cheap sleuth. I'm not
calling you because like it. 1
wouldn't speak to you again if you
were Midas himself. I can't find
Verify and I'm stranded. Come and
get me out of this and we've got to
find Verify"
Where are you?"
"At the hotel We left yesterday
I left my bag in the bedroom at the
farm and I've got no money"
you've got my car
They won't let me out of here
without paying. They think there's
something fishy about me-
Il can't get to you without my
car"
Yes you can. It's only 10 miles
You can walk, and make it snappy.'
The receiver banged down at the
other end and Jimmy found himself
once more gazing at the one in his
hand.
Not for long, however. He gath
cred Peggy's things from room up
stairs in the farmhouse, pushed
them into case with her handbag.
Once on the main road he used his
thumb, but without much luck. Most
cars seemed be be going the other
way. He was footsore and dusty
when he encountered cool, neat
Peggy on the balcony of the hotel
waiting for him.
There was no sympathy IN her
face, only a slight smile as she
appreciated his sufferings.
Lets get going" she said.
II want bath first"
Lets get going" repeated Peggy
with a certain emphasis that i'm
pressed Jimmy with a conviction
of finality.
"Where?" he asked YEARLY.
You're the detective" said Peggy.
LET me see the great brain. work. "
Michael Up Early.
Jimmy had slept the night before
| with an uneasy conscience, but
Michael had hardly slept at all. AS
| the dawn hours approached he got
up and went for plunge into the
sea. Afterward he dressed and look
ed surprisingly well in moderately
normal clothes. Then he struck up
a path through the trees that lined
the cove and came out over the
headland to dip in the land that
sheltered a farm 1t was past the
dawn when he arrived and the farm
was already stirring.
"Hullo, Mr.. O'Byrne," said the
farmer, "up early this morning"
Yes. Hank. I want some break
fast and to borrow your car for the
morning"
Sure. Help yourself. Wife's in
the kitchen"
At 9 o'clock, just as Jimmy was
telephonirg, an old car stopped out
side police station.
"Hullo, Mr.. O'Byrne," said the
man at the door, anything up?'
Chief in?"
Just came in. You'll find him ir
his Office"
With all the informality Of q
Evening star., 1941-02-09
Benefit PLAY Listed

A benefit performance Of Accent
on Youth" will be presented by the
Pierce Hall Players Saturday at $50
pm. at Pierce Hall, Sixteenth and
Harvard streets, under the SPONSOR
ship of Phi Sigma Epsilon Sorority.
Alpha Province. Proceeds will be
used for a cooperative dormitory
at the University of Michigan. Pa
tronesSes include Mrs. Arthur Van-
denberg. Mrs. Walter c. Mendenhall,
Mrs. William Mann, Mrs. Carl
Mapes and Miss Cora Sasman. The
committee in charge includes Miss
Ruth Bivens, Mrs. Janet Embry and
Miss Pauline Brown.
Evening star., 1941-02-09
0ve1napare
by Day Russell
CHAPTER XII.

morning Danforth sorted through his mail to
there Deacon There but moment
later Jenkins brought the telephone to the table.
Iong-dstance call for Mr. Danforth from Mr. Deacon
awakened with thick head the
telephone revealed
What do mean?"
everything nicely together the farm