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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-04
eJobsFrozen
Until Ruling on
Merit Plan
Tune, sian Correspondent

? LANSING. Jan. A-Uniil Gov.
ernor Van -Wagoner's new civil
service commission decides how
the states 1900 workers ear
qualify for merit system olasSi6ca-
ton. they viii be sure Of continued
employment.
The commission ruled that The
status of all be frozen until a
permanent director of civil service
is selected and a system ri eXami-
nations adopted.
When he learned Of the con-
missions action, Auditor General
Vernon J. Brown said he would
not hold up the pay checks OF
about 200 workers hired since
December 3. tho date on which he
believes the new civl service
amendment took effect.
AZ the first meeting Of The CONF
mission, which the governor at
tended. George J. B0rke of Ann
Arbor was elected chairman. Other
members are former Gov. Alex !.
Groesbeck, William Palmer Of
Flint and John (. Bcukena of
MuSkegon.
GOVERNOR PLEASED
"I think The commission has
rotten of 60 a good start" Van
Wagner said. Every one seems
satisfied with fhe appointments
End each, l know, will do the
job that is expected Of them"
Burke. a lifelong prepayment OF
the merit system in government
and G airma an of Governor
Muphy's civil service commission,
said following the meeting:
"Civil service in Michigan
starts ont today on new basis.
After years OF experimentation,
the voters have given firm.
constitutional foundation 20 their
desire for real civil service.
free from politics and all kinds
of tinkerinC.
at II our earnest desire to
place the entire administrative
service Of the state government
on a non-politicai and thor
oughly efficient basis, and 10
improve in every way the ability
and performance state EN-
ployes.
''From this point on. we will
strive 90 give the state COM
plete. modern. and efficient per-
sonnet system. and shall follow
Our constitutional orders to the
letter.
"What we desire above every
thing il to be Of service 10 all
departments, and thus 10 all our
citizens, I'm recruiting and pro-
noting the best possible type of
public empioye, to the end that
efficient service VIII be pro-
NOTED.
HELD \ BASIC NEED
"CiyfI service is a basic need
of modern government. After
much grief we now have
foundation on the basis of which
our state government can move
forward with greater assurance
of success. The voters have
spoken. and good democratic
practice requires faithful COM
pliance with their clearly ex-
pressed VIII.
at Is also good sense, espe-
cially In a time of national crisis,
to bend every effort toward
eliminating from democratic
government every practice which
undermines its strength
The commission appointed Paul
T. Anderson. present head of the
civil service department. as TEN
porary director" The ultimate
director win be chosen by an open
competitive examination. if terms
of the amendment are followed.
Next meeting Will be held in
Detroit "Wednesday at 1880 a. m
in Groesbeck's office.
VWyEAe AF
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-04
SEEK ANOTHER JUDGE

Smith instructed Recorders
Judge Joseph A. ellis. who is a
member of the committee. TO con-
fer at once with the other Re-
corder's judges in an effort TO have
another judge assigned TO these
cases so they could all be cleaned
up promptly.
Stuart Walker head Of the
WPA real property survey of
1887. reported TO the committee
that a spot check Of IS areas of
the city showed that vacancies had
dropped from 50 per cent in 1888
10 Is per cent at present. The
check covered 1900 dwelling
units.
A lively clashtook place between
the members Of the committee
and Julius WagInan, operator of
oxford Hall. at 1913 Brush street.
Louis r. Taylor. a member of
the committee, had charged that
Wagman was earning S51, 900 a
year on this property, which he
said has an assessed valuation of
%ftf nm
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-04
sSlENCE SERMON

The subject~f the lesson-sermon
in all Christian Science churches
throughout the world this Sunday
will be God"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-04

of dinner addresses will he given
by DR.. Sidney d. Eva, district
superintendent OF the Detroit dis
trict.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-04


utive secretary at Wyandotte.
Gynasium facilities of schools,
churches and industrial plants will
be used at the start for sports
and recreational programs and re-
ligious work will be carried on in
cooperation with the churches.
Social projects for young people
also will be undertaken as well
as special activities for boys.
Mothers clubs will be organized
to assist in inaugurating the boys
program of activities.
LEADERS AID
A group of 200 civic and bust
ness leaders of Wyandotte, includ-
ing both men and women, is lend
ing active assistance in getting
the "Y" work under way. The
Wyandotte committee is headed
by Dr. Hugh ]. Lewis.
Surveys looking to the possible
opening of "Y' community GEN.
+efs at Royal Oak, BEDFORD. Bir-
mingham and Dearborn are ex-
pected to be undertaken during
the present year.
Other goals include an increase
in membership from its present
mark of 1900 to $4,000; expan-
sion of the educational units, the
Detroit College of Law and the
Detroit School of Technology,
from $1,000 to $4,000; expansion
of Detroit's contribution to world
wide service and the equipping of
Robinson Field. so that day and
night recreational programs can
be carried on for men and boys.
STUDY CLUB
The Mems Club for the Study
of Religion, Which suspended its
meetings for three weeks during
the holidays, will resume its
weekly luncheons Thursday noon
in the auditorium of the Y. M.
c. A. with DR.. w. p. Lemon hav-
ing for his subject Has Democ-
racy Failed?" 1t will be the first
of six weekly discussions on the
general theme, Questions That
Haunt Mankind"
Whats the World Coming
To?" is the theme of a series of
new forums to get under way at
the Downtown branch of the Y. M.
c. A. January IL.
The Northeastern and Hannah
"Y" branches will cooperate in a
marriage institute to be held
January 20 to 30. The Rev. Gill
bert Appelhoff will direct the
clinic.
WESTERN 'Y" ADDRESS
The Dorm Club at the Western
branch will hear an address Mon
day night by George S. Boos of
the United States secret service,
who will discuss counterfeit
money.
Labor Unionism and Manage
ment' is the general theme of an
industrial forum at the Fisher
"Y' TO start Wednesday at 8 p. m.
Richard Frankensteen will be the
speaker at the initial meeting.
The VS. Mems Club at the
Northern branch will hear a talk
by Cyril II. Cane, the British
consul. at its dinner meeting
Tuesday evening at $50.
The Sunday afternoon forum al
the st. Antoine "Y' will open its
seventeenth annual series Sunday
when DIR. Rayford Logan of How.
ard University. Washington, vii
deliver an address on The World
Crisis and the Future for the
Darker Races"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-04

that one cause OF the delay was
frequent postponements of the
court cases which are tried by the
Traffic Judges.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22

There's a book entitled Let's
Celebrate Christmas" by Horace
j. Gardner legends, poetry
and stories about Christmas
plus games 10 be played, recipes
and some Christmas carols.
Published by A. S. Barnes Com
jany.
A DELIGHTFUL gift book
for those who like their reading
amusing and sophisticated
is Soap Behind the Ears" by
Cornelia Otis Skinner. published
by Dodd, Mead the book we
mean not Cornelia
Cornelia puts forth her pet
peeves in some dozen chapters
among other things she'd
like to find in America a
good cup OF tea.
She protests land rightly
against the high prices for rat
tle-trap seashore hotels.
She does a beautiful takeoff
on Hemingway's Robert Jordan
and tells some Of her own ex-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
NARCH "a 70 APRIL -

MARCH II TO APRIL 20
Aries - A preponderance Of
friendly rays. Well planned and
accurately timed activities should
click today. Tone down over
aggressiveness.
APRIL II TO NAY %
TaWrus-Financial and busi-
ness matters favored by benefic
aspects. Don't attempt 70 bite
off more than you can chew. for
whatever your schedule, YOU can
accomplish more by attacking
only a sensible amount
NAY p To JUNE n
GemiBi - As Christmas Day
approaches, you are no doubt in
the throes Of preparation for a
grand celebration. and rushing
around in last-minute shopping.
JUNE p TO july p
Cancer 49, Fine vibrations CO.
ordinated with your earnest ef-
forts a winning combination. Go
competition one better and keep
it on the defensive. 4 sustained
offensive will keep you in front.
JULY p TO AUG. -
Leo - Continued good lnflu-
ences to induce you 10 carry on
along the lines suggested yes
terday. Expand and improve
upon past performances If you
wish TO get ahead.
AUG. % TO SEPT. %
Virgo-Your chart is also in
the friendly column. Follow sug-
gestions for Ariens. Turn on the
heat when extra push is essen
tial TO put over good point or
TO gain an immediate objective.
SEPT. % TO OCT. %
Ltbrd-A duplicate Of ycster-
day, planetarily speaking. How
ever. added action is the formula
for success.
OCT. % TO NOV. pP
Scorpio-Excellent indications
foster a cheerful attitude. Re-
check past records 90 ascertain
If you are making good use Of
your capabilities in proportion to
your available talent
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
O ala Centerpiece

AT A LOSS for a holiday
centerpiece? How about a pop
corn Santa for the table. Shape
him from a popcorn mixture.
Gfve him eyes Staass, nose and buttons
of cranberries, and string some
Of the berries for arms.
His mouth can be a slice of
date. A red cap edged with cot
ton makes his hat. Set him on a
base and encircle him with
apples and popcorn balls, alter
mating. Add red glass goblets
and red napkins for a gay and
appealing table.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22

The young lady pictured above
would surely advise that you stop
worrying about your clothes prob
lens and hurry down to FRANK
LIN'S during their daring 18th
anniversary sale. Here is a very
special offer made in a drive for
500 new customers. \ smart new
S5.95 dress and pair OF 1895
shoes absolutely FREE. yes. we
mean It, both dress and shoes
FREE with your purchase OF a
stunning. clever, brand new 1892
model LUXURY Fur Coat. Priced at
only $500. They're better. finer
Furs. beautifully lined and tailored.
They're real luxury coats. styled 10
the minute. All YOU need 10 pay
is Just 800 down. Take your fur
coat home with you. no red tape.
no delay. Hurry and get your
FREE dress and shoes during this
drive. AZ FRANKLIN DEPART.
MENT STORE. 3l6 Michigan Ave.
Shop any evening TN 9 O'Clock
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
Red Cross Meets
December 30

THE HOLIDAY season brings
a temporary adjournment 10
activities Of The Detroit Times
Homemakers' Club. There viii
be no cooking school tomorrow.
The Red Cross unit VIII not
meet tomorrow. but will get to-
gether on Tuesday morning, De-
cemher 30.
The place is the club room on
the fifth floor Of our building.
Doors open at 8 a. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
Breakfast Cereal

Instead OF the thin coffee and
orange juice breakfast she had
been accustomed to eating. she
agreed 10 expand this morning
meal 10 include big bowl OF
hot whole wheat cereal with
chopped dates and pure cream.
This was quite a concession
for Michaele. 1t was the first
cereal she'd had since her pig
tail days. Within a few days
she was also having hot buttered
toast with honey.
Since Michaele was one Of
those preoccupied thin girls who
are too busy TO think about food,
II was necessary TO whet her
appetite.
This was accomplished by the
addition Of the vitamin 3 COM
plex-and II you thin girls don't
think 1t works magic, just give
II a try! Within the next week,
our model gamer was having an
egg for breakfast along with all
the other food.
Hearty Lunch
Lunch was something Michaele
had been in the habit of skip
ping. But vitamin B made lunch
mean something to her.
Her fare consisted of plenty
of vegetables, fruit, bread and
butter and cheese, and whole
milk, and was in line with the
gaining rules that vitarnins and
minerals must be provided il
the extra calories are 10 be as
simulated.
Like many thin girls, she
needed more rest and 30 min
utes complete relaxation after
breakfast and again after dinner
enabled her 10 get the good out
Of her food II was also.
Michaele found. an excellent
Vay to break the nervous ten
sion connected with her new
career.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
Horoscope

Give mo that feeling too, our
Father. GIVE IL 10 an Of US Give
MS the power and humility 20
put our private fears away -.
our anger and resentment
and our broken dreams. Still our
TcDeihOuS spirits -. our churn-
ing hunger for revenge. Help us
truly 20 say, not az death door
but now.
INTO THY HANDS WE
COMMEND OUR SPIRIT!
And having said this, follow
where You lead.
Clp,rghf, 1851. oy King Features
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
Books and Music Answer Problem
Of Last-Minute Christmas Gifts


AND BY now you're down
pretty close TO the bottom of
your shopping list. Perhaps
you're one Of those who have
completely finished and the gifts
are all wrapped, ready for de-
livery.
always envy people like
that. for I've never seen
Christmas that on the eve
wasn't frantically running
around the neighborhood, trying
10 take care Of a last one or
two.
Matter Of fact. Christmas
drives me completely loony. any
way -. l wake up in the still
Of the night muttering .
satin slippers for Aggie
don't forget more red ribbon -.
mail cards 10 Texas"
Try Book
I do believe most OF US
find unexpected places for last
minute gifts and very often
a book answers the problem.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
Elsie Robinson
Elsie RObInSOH
Cross Comforting Symbol
Of Our Human Struggle

ITO FATHER BOWLING
who. more than any other,
taught me the meaning OF the
CROSSE
There Is a crucifiX over my
desk these days. II is there be-
cause I need its help I've
learned it can give that help
And never have ! needed IL as
much as l need it now.
I'm not a churchy person. All
too often, TO my shame, l for
get or ignore the noble truths 1
learned as girl But the cruel
fix is something I cannot forget
This is not because il is the
religious emblem. but because IL
is the nearest and most COM
forting symbol Of our common,
human struggle. And the realest.
Deepest Need
You know how you feel about
the little old shawl your mother
used 10 wear, and how you 90 10
il sometimes for secret comfort.
Not because it has, necessarily,
any mystic power in itself
but because it's part Of your
deepest need tied up with
all that is most real and dear in
your life. Well, thats1the way I
feel about the cross.
It's real. 1t went through
things that I must 60 through,
too. 1t doesn't represent some
thing that happened nearly 1000
years ago TO special person.
IT represents something which
is happening here and He~1, in
your and my daily experience.
For, regardless Of race or creed,
sooner or later we all are nailed
TO some cross. We trust and are
betrayed.
We love and lose. Though in
nocent, we all wear crowns of
thorns. And sooner or later we
all are forced. as He was forced.
10 make our choice about way
Of life 10 decide, as He had
10 decide, whether we are will
ing TO live or die for the faith
we profess.
A Way OF Life
How strangely that brings US,
today, to the decision forced
upon US in this emergency. He
chose 10 die for His Truth-He
could see mother way. We, too,
can see no other way than to
live and die for the way Of life
we have chosen.
That is why I have the cruel
fix above my desk. Not as a
religious rite, but to help me
remember that another Being
walked the trail before.
A real person, with real fear
and fury and love in His heart,
had the courage to stand by his
convictions.
Last Cry
Even He was frightened. In
that sudden, dreadful gust Of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
NOV. % TO DEC. Q2

NOV. % TO DEC. 22
Sdgittori,s - Generally favor
able aspects, particularly for
shopping for values, m aking
holiday plans, visiting the sick,
cleaning up unfinished business.
organizing charitable affairs and
promoting all good work.
DEC. % TO JAN. Pf
C0pricorp-HarmoDious vibra-
tions encourage a %ell-balanced
program. Hold yourself in readi-
ness 10 grasp opportunity when
it appears.
JAN. % TO FEB. 20
AqUurius - Very stimulating
influences Fine period for vigor-
Gus activity. increasing income,
making worthwhile new friend
ships; renewing valued acquaint-
ances; civic events, healthy hob
bies.
FEB. ef TO MARCH 20
Pisces - Grand vibrations.
Clerks. manual workers. pro-
fessional and artistic folk, lee
lures, students, domestics, gov
eminent and civil service en-
ployes head today's long favored
list.
4 CHILD born on this day:
Bright, poppy. full of vitality;
a CHEEKY disposition. II should
educate itself along lines suit
able TO its varied and technical
talents. Determined. practical.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
Shaping Patties

WITH A rolling pin. roll out
hamburger to desired thickness,
on a sheet of heavy wax paper.
Then cut into rounds with a
cookie cutter. This makes the
pattes of uniform size and does
away with shaping them by
hand. For a quick and satisfy
ing meat dish, broil the ham,
burger pattie with large slices
Of onion.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22

ADD THIS beauty 10 your
quilt collection! Decorative
economical-eaSy 10 make, Star
and Crown is a quilt you'll be
proud of Make an attractive
pillow from just one block. Pat
tern 400 contains accurate pat
tern pieces; diagram Of block; in
structions for making quilt:
yardage chart; diagram Of quilt.
Send 10 cents in coin for this
pattern 10 the Laura Wheeler
Pattern Department, 1925 Times
Square. Detroit, Mich. Owing TO
customs regulations, orders for
patterns TO Canadian destina-
tons cannot be filled.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
HOLLY RED AND BLACK WOOL

Right out Of the pages Of Harper's Bazaar steps
MARJORIE OSWALD in smart holly-red wool and
black velvet evening coat. For shopping information
please telephone Joan Dean, Cherry $780, Line SAT.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
Last Cry

Even He was frightened. In
that sudden, dreadful gust Of
coming d darkness, even He
moaned. Father Father
=. why hast thou forsaken me?
But, deep in His heart. He knew
He wasn't forsaken. For, at the
end, He cried, Into thy hands.
l commend my spirit And
went out with that cry.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22

periences in keeping with this
modern world.
A good one for the guest
room guaranteed TO send
any one off 10 cheerful slumber.
Husbands!
There's an amusing little
volume entitled, Husbands Are
Difficult" Gas if we didn't know
by Phyllis Mckinley, pub
lished by DUEL, Sloan G. Pearce.
It's in rhyme about one hus-
hand named Oliver Ames, whose
acquaintance you may have
previously made in The New
Yorker :. or The Post any
way, he's now in a book.
Says the author:
What Gadget's useful as a
spouse?
Considering that minute,
Confess that every proper house
Should have husband in il"
A Miscellany
THERE'S A charming volume
entitled Songs of Yesterday"
a song anthology of American
life with music, of course
for some one who has a
piano 50.
History of the Theater," by
George Free ley and John
Reeves, for theatergoers who
like to check up on what's come
and gone priced at 50.
Treasury OF American HUI
NOR" by E. P. and Katherine
White.
Reading I've Liked" by Cliff
toa I d m a n. containing an
photographed text on reading
and writing, together with 81 of
his favorite readings from fam
Gus writer's So.
There's that beautiful one en-
titled "A Treasury OF Gilbert and
Sullivan" edited by Deems Tay-
lor the complete words and
music of 102 songs from IL
operettas, illustrated in color
and in black and white a
beauty If there ever was one
priced al S..
What About Musie7
AND YOU can give records
Christmas music .. whole
albums of them. Other albums
are The Gay Nineties" ID.
Barber Shop Melodies, both OF
these old-timers and still
others Of old favorites :. from
Beethoven right on down TO
Pinocchio.
There is no nicer gift
than music.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
Model Asked
To Put on
Weight
By IDA JEAN KAN

WHILE SWEATERS have
been canned in Hollywood,
curves are definitely in demand.
Instead of being asked 70 take
of about 10 pounds for her
debut in the movies, a girl Is
apt 10 be asked 10 put on a few
pounds.
For instance. when Michaele
Fallon, pert New York model.
took her first screen test the
prompt verdict was You are too
skinny" And so she was, for
she barely tipped the scales AZ
l02 pounds for her height of FIVE
feet six.
/ met Michaele shortly after
wards and. naturally. she was
all out for gaining. She ac-
knowledged the introduction
with: "Oh, yes! You help people
10 reduce" And added hastily.
Il don't want 10 LOSE"
Well, that was a direct chal-
lenge, and I made up my mind
that there was girl who was
going 10 gain weight If had TO
stand over her. put her on a
programmed no fooling!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22
AOP By Frances
! ~ N ~ WV - Drake

Look in Section Your Birthday Comes H. and Find What
Your Outloot t. according to the Stars,
fnr .csir.l uoronu
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-12-22

CONSULT The enlarged Rsa' Estate 'istngs
N The BIS sunday Times Want "a
sscttoal
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-28
New
Lisbon Route

NEW YORK. Jan. 2s.-In an
effort 10 avoid adverse winds over
the north Atlantic on westbound
flights from Europe. the Pan
American Always Dixie Clipper
will take off Friday morning on
a survey flight that will bring it
hack 10 America over the newly
authorized southern route. il was
announced today.
The huge flying boat will fly the
usual route 10 Lisbon with paSsen-
gers and mail. but on the return
trip will follow a route $500 miles
longer than the Bermuda and
IIorta route. From Lisbon. the
clipper will fly 10 Hollama. Port
uCueSe Guinea, on the west coast
Of Africa. carrying mail. technical
observers and-cEeugv-E ram-thAra-
IT will fly 10 Port Of Spain. Trini-
dad then To San Juan. Puerto
Rico and finally IN LaGuardia
Field. y Y. The trip will cover
1000 miles and touch four con-
ilnentS.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-28
Revolt in Japan
Brews, Warns
Foe Of War

JapaneSe- born and japanese
educated Miss HarI Maisui, now
az New York City, claims that
there are germs Of civil war IN
her native and
Speaking before the Catholic
STUDY Club Of Detroit Al tho
League Of Catholic Women. Miss
NatSui said the common people of
Janan oppose the war with China,
Il learn from friends recently
returned from Japan that the
average japanese is beginning
10 revolt iuuardly against The
military diotatOrS vino dominate
our country.
1T would not surprise me IN
see sn attempt 10 overthrow
these military varlords and set
up liberal government under
our emperor"
The japanese are tired Of the
burden n var. she SAID
Remember. the Jspanes
army j. made up 81 these COM
mon people who resent the
increasing taxes and HE lack
of food"
She told Of many persons
arrested in Japan for anti-war
activity.
Miss MatSui divorced herself
from war talk and told her listen
ers Of japanese culture.
THE dictators have turned
my land Of cherry blossoms
into gloomy country Of op-
preston she said.
although am a japanese,
I hope my people will withdraw
from China. ! am filled with
horror at the thought Of the
slaughter Of the Chinese by my
people