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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26
Memorials Dedicated
in St. Luke Church

At the Sunday morning service
in st. Luke Episcopal Church. four
memorials were dedicated. A missal
stand in memory of Mrs. Laura
Cruickshank Sweet was the gift Of
number of her friends. A prayer
book, memorializing Mrs. Edith
Webb Rorison. was also the gift OF
a group Of her friends. These two
memorials will be used in the chapel
of the church.
An Episcopal Church flag was Civ
en- by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Clark
and Townsend Clark as a memorial,
OF Dorothy E. Clark, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark and sister OF
Townsend. This flag was adopted
by the Episcopal Church at the gen.
eral conference last October in
Kansas City. This official flag has
a red cross on a white background
The upper quarter next to the staff
is blue, this being the color for the
Virgin Mary and in that quarter
there are nine Jerusalem crosses,
this being the number OF the do
ceses OF the Episcopal Church after
the American Revolution.
A silver lavabo bowl used in the
communion service was given in
memory OF Harry J. Miller by his
mother. Mrs. Joseph Miller and sis
ter, Miss Virginia Miller.
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Pythian Lodges
Attend Services

Seventy members OF Queen City
Lodge number 1877 Knights of
Pythias and Huron Temple Pythian
Sisters attended church services in
a body in the Presbyterian Church,
Sunday morning. The two organ.
izations. In charge of James Hart,
marched from the lodge hall to the
church. Rev. Raymon BARS SER
mon topic was Friendship, one OF
the principles Of the Pythian order.
A large number OF visitors are ex-
pected from Ann Arbor Lodge for
the meeting of Queen City Lodge
tonight when seven candidates,
three from Ann Arbor and four from
here. will receive the first rank.
Lunch will be served after the
meeting.
The new attractive electric KIP.
sign has been placed on the Mich
igan Ave. side Of the Temple on the
third floor. The sign was made by
Lloyd Ward.
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Day Highlighted BY Meeting,
Luncheon, Talk Reception

Dor: Creative and Fine Arts, Miss
Marion Moore. Milan; Social Wei
4 fare. Mrs. William Laird, Mrs. Ar
/ thur Hochrein, Ann Arbor: and
Publicity, Mrs. William Hoad, Ann
Arbor.
Roll call Of the'26 federated clubs
was a highlight of the morning ses-
sion. when reports OF outstanding
achievements and activities for the
past year were read. Some OF the
projects and accomplishments in
cluded Red Cross and British Relief
programs. aid TO libraries, gifts to
tuberculosis. cancer and crippled
children's funds. donations to nurs-
cry schools, the county farm, milk
funds. Girl and Boy Scout camp
benefits, art. drama, music and
pageantry interspersed with social
days and special speakers. The
president in her address which fol-
lowed thanked all the officers. de-
partment and committee chairmen
for their cooperation and help in
maintaining the Federation useful
place in Washtenaw County.
The report Of the nominating
committee, with Mrs. Edward
Brakeman as chairman. recon-
mended that the present officers
continue their offices for their sec
ond year. They are Mrs. Harry l..
Smith. Ypsilanti. president; Mrs.
Everett DeRyke, Milan, first vice
president; Mrs. William c. Hoad,
Ann Arbor, second vice president;
Mrs. Henry Steinbach, Dexter. re-
cording secretary; Mrs. Max Eos
dick. Saline. treasurer: and Mrs.
Lawrence Darling, Ypsilanti, cor
res spending secretary.
A revised constitution and by
laws for the Federation as prepared
and presented by Mrs. Nate Stang
err and her committee was adopted.
Copies are to be distributed at the
meeting OF the Federation in Man
chester next fall.
Luncheon was served in the ball
room at tables most attractive with
large crystal bowls OF mixed flow
ers. Small, artistic silver May bas-
kets at each place, carried out the
twenty-fifth anniversary theme. All
past officers Of the Federation and
early delegates were honored with
dainty corsages. A very impressive
invocation and noon-tide prayer was
given by Mrs. George Lockwood.
president Of the Ypsilanti Council
OF Church Women Mrs. Clifford
Schreiner. president of the Ypsi.
lanti City Federation OF Women S
Clubs, welcomed the guests in a
most friendly manner The re-
Spouse was given by Mrs Henry
Curtis, president OF the Ann Arbor
Woman's Club. She stressed the
privilege OF meeting for such an
occasion while the rest Of the world
is war torn. Mrs. Curtis also
traced the progress and history OF
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26
Calendar of Social Events
TODAY


Ypsn Chapter number 1l9 Order OF Eastern Star dinner $3.50
mothers daughters will be honored in Masonic Tenn
dining followed by initiation in chapter room
Auxiliary 80 Abor Odd Fellow
Hall. o'clock
Madga Singers Club Ypsan High School, 1880 in Ypsiant
High School music
City 1877 knights Pythas o'clock X p
Hall; first rank will be conferred.
Teacher Association last regular meeting and
hibit o'clock, at school
TUESDAY
DeMolay Council o'clock home of Allen Schener.
First Baptist Mother Daughter Banquet $3.50 Church.
Pythian Sisters. staff practice, n, X Of P. Hall
Ranbowees for Girls practice at the
home of Miss Normamae Faulkner.
number 10 Degree Honor cooperative fol-
lowed by regular meeting
Schaner Circle OF Society Of Lutheran Church $780, with
Mrs Lloyd Lyke
Phoenix Lodge Fellowcraft 1880,
Masonic Temple Lodge
Girl H. $780, Prospect H. $780, St john
Brownie troop $3.50, Harriet.
Sisters Club o'clock with Mrs Charles Smezer Pa
N n. S. Club 7 So with Mrs Jack McVicar Detroit
Mothrsnge Club Ypsilan High School, 1880 last meeting
sewing and knitting five, Welch Hail. to
o'clock
Ypsanti 54S IooF. o'clock Odd Fellow Hail.
Bridge Club luncheon o'clock with Mrs Anna Stuart
Club birthday and initiation
o'clock, st. Luke Church House.
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years old, the family came to Ypsi-
lanti where her father taught In
the fifth ward school.
Mr.. Witmire was the son OF Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick Witmire and
he was born October 8, 1854. In
Marshall. His father had come from
Germany, crossing the ocean In
three months, and had gone to Ann
Arbor. Then the family went to
Marshall, from there to Ionia and
then to Ypsilanti when George was
about two years old.
The couple met at a Catholic pic
mic on Island Park when she was Is
years old. and he, IS. On Ascension
Day, May rs. 1881. they were
married at high mass at 9 o'clock
in the Catholic Church. Father De-
Beaver officiated and the couple
were attended by Christine Gels.
sister OF the bride, and Andrew
Witmire, brother OF the groom.
To them were born six children.
three OF whom are living. Frank
Witmire holds prominent position
In the Ford Motor Company, An
thony Whitmire is a professor in
violin at the University OF Michigan
and DR.. Leo Whitmire is a dentist
here. George and Mamie passed
away In infancy and Frederick, a
former Detroit lawyer, passed away
October 80, 1928.
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sages; Mrs. Ross Hall, Research
Club. hospitality; Mrs. Webb Har-
wood, Pittsfield Ladies', Aid, tick
cts; Mrs. Jennings Campbell, River
side Club, programs; Miss Mabel
Marsh, Business and Professional
Women, luncheon; Mrs. Charles
Hill and Mrs. Luman Seamans,
Woman's Study Club, music; Mrs.
T. Fred Older, Ladies' Literary
Club, reception. Mrs. Older's COM
mittees for the reception at the
Club House were Mrs. ]. B. Shep-
herd and Mrs. Spencer Davis. Miss
Ida Clark was in charge Of the
decorations.
Mrs. Harold Leverett secured the
Girl Scout pages for the day and
they we're Dorothy Hosman. Cert
rude Menzi, Rachael Houck, and
Betty 10 Needles.
A descriptive folder. "Ypsilanti,
Where Commerce and Education
Meet published by the Ypsilanti
Board OF Commerce. and attractive
note books. given by the Ypsilanti
Savings Bank. were much appre-
ciated as favors for the meeting.
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Mr., Mrs. George Witmire Observe
Goth Wedding Anniversary at Home

Today marks the 60th wedding
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Witmire, 1l2 Ferris St.
The occasion, however, was OBJ
served Sunday with a delightful
party arranged at their home by
their three sons. Because OF the
age OF the couple. the day was kept
quietly, SO relatives and close
friends being the guests. During
the afternoon there was visiting
and cards and in the evening, din
ner was served at small tables.
The feature OF the day was two
and one-half foot, deliberately dec.
GRATED white cake, the gift OF the
Ford Motor Company. Inscribed on
the cake was "60th Anniversary"
and 1t was topped by miniature
bride and groom. On the 50th ami.
versary OF the couple. a beautiful
cake decorated In gold had been
sent to them. Another anniversary
cake was the gift OF Mrs. Christine
Cain and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Witmire received
many beautiful flowers. and gifts,
also cards and kilograms from
relatives and friends.s
Relatives were here from Detroit,
Milford, Ann Arbor and this city.
The couple are in good health and
are about every day Mr.. Witmire.
who is IS. broke his hip some time
ago, but he walks with the aid OF
a cane. Mrs. Witmire Is SO.
She was born September 30,
1857, the third Of 10 children of Mr.
and Mrs. John Gels. Her father.
who made the trip from Germany in
so days. settled in Detroit and
was a school teacher there. Later
he taught in Adrian, and when
Gertrude (Mrs. Witmire) was six
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26
Miss Betty Bronson
Honored by Luncheon

Miss Betty Bronson was the
guest of honor at a Sunday night
luncheon served in private dining
room at Hotel Huron.
Miss Frances johnson and Miss
Elayne Hosler we're hostesses, and
Mrs. Ann McCleary and Mrs. Eve
Ign Woodland were in charge OF en-.
tertainment. Games were played
and prizes won by Mrs. Emma
Hule.t, Misses Pearl Allen, Louise
Ferguson, Hortense Bond, Nellie
Hazelar. Marceline Swantek, and
Val Baker.
Miss Bronson received many love
ly gifts in anticipation OF her ap-
preaching marriage TO John Long
streth Friday.
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assembly to express their opinions
on national defense to their con-
gressmen. She also asked for CO.
operation and leadership in Back
To Church Movement" and stressed
the importance OF discouraging the
advertising of alcoholic beverages
on the highways.
The credentials committee, with
Mrs. H. o. Woodbury., chairman,
reported that % of the rs Federal
ed Clubs we're represented.
Mrs. A. l.. Whiting, newly elected
president of Jackson County Fed
Grafton of Women's Clubs and Mrs.
Frank Pratt and her officers in
Lenawee County Federation, Mrs.
Athol Brainard and Mrs. S. W.
Kelley, were introduced.
Mrs. Frank Lowery. chairman of
courtesy committee for the day, in
corporated in her report the County
Federation's sincere appreciation to
the hostess clubs and extended the
invitation to come to Manchester
for the first meeting Of the Fedora
ton in the fall.
The newly elected president Of
the Ladies Literary Club, Mrs. r
Fred Older, extended a cordial In
vitation TO adjourn TO the Literary
Club House, place OF the first meet
ing 25 years ago to the very day,
May "a, 1916.
The club house was beautifully
decorated with interesting flower
arrangements. Miss Eleanor
Stoltz. violinist, accompanied by
Mrs. Esther Whan. added to the hos
pitable atmosphere with familiar
melodies. Old friendships were re-
newed and new ones while ices and
cakes were served from a beauti'
fully decorated lace covered table
A unique arrangement OF pink ger
aniums and lilies on a mirror for
centerpiece and tall ivory tapers
graced the table. The large TERED
anniversary cake was cut and
served by Mrs. Henry Frain assist
ed by Mrs. Spencer Davis and Mrs.
Eaton Crittenden.
Ices were served by Mrs. George
Lockwood. Mrs. Guy Davis, Mrs.
Miles Smith and Mrs. N. r. Wat
ling.
Two members OF each Ypsilanti
club were assisting hostesses.
General chairman for the day was
Mrs. Clifford Schreiner and her
committees were Mrs. Harvey
Woodbury., Summit Club, registra-
ton; Mrs. Howard Patt and Mrs.
Walter Weaver. Spencer Club, cor
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26
Commandery, Band
at Ascension Day
Rites in Ann ArbOr

Amout 20 members OF Ypsilanti
Commandery, number 81 Knights
Templar. were accompanied by the
Ypsilanti High School and Com
munity Band to the annual Ascen-
sion Day joint services with Ann
Arbor Commandery, Sunday after
noon. The march was made from
the Ann Arbor Masonic Temple to
Forest Hill Cemetery where men,
orial services were conducted at the
grave OF the late Joseph Arnet, of
Ann Arbor Commandery.
Rev. Frederick Gown delivered
the address at the grave.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26
Entertains At Breakfast

Mrs. E. G. Wiedman, member OF
Iota Chapter Of Omicron Pi Soror-
ity. University OF Illinois, Cham
paign, entertained the seniors and
incoming officers OF Alpha Chapter
OF Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. Uni.
versity OF Michigan. Ann Aroor,
in her home at breakfast Sunday
at ~ o'clock There we're 20 guests.
Each OF the seniors gave a talk on
her plans for the future.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26
Miner, Wife Parents
For Twenty Second Time

Uniontown. Pa. May 26-AP-
Roy Hostetter. 46.year.old miner.
and his wife, AZ, today announced
birth OF their 22nd child, Dolores
Marlene. Friday night.
Hostetter said their children
we're so numerous that his wife,
in making a list OF them at the
hospital. got some wrong.
At his request, the physician
who delivered their first child near
ly rs years ago. also delivered "the
last. Dolores.
Sixteen OF their children are liv
ing. In addition, the Hostetters are
grandparents.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26
Countu Federation of Won1en Clubs Observes 18th Year Here

the General Federation OF Women's
Clubs.
Mrs. Joseph Markley, Ann Arbor.
gave a most interesting review Of
the organization meeting in 1916.
Mrs. Markley was president OF the
Ann Arbor Woman's Club at that
time. AS a token OF esteem, and in
appreciation OF her efforts and as
sistance in organizing the Fedora
ton. Mrs. Markley was given a
bronze medal, a pioneer Award. q"
The presentation was made by Mrs
Julio del Toro. junior past president
OF the Federation.
lettings from past presidents OF
the County Federation. Mrs. o. NJ
Miles. Ypsilanti. Mrs. Ruth Buchan-
an, Ann Arbor. and Mrs. del Toro,
Ann ArSor. were given and m s.
sages were read from those unable
to be present: Mrs. w. B. Hatch,
California, Mrs. C. w Steidle, Mi
Ian. Mrs. Faith Pestt, California.
and Mrs. Arthur Fraker, California
Other former officers who were
present were Mrs. Rupert Miller,
Ypsilanti, Mrs. Charles Miller. Sa-
line, Mrs. Charles Eaton, Ann Ar
Dor, Mrs. Arthur Mummery, Ann
Arbor. Miss Zella Beardsley, and
Mrs Paul Ehman. Ypsilanti, Mrs.
G. P. Gorham. Dexter, and Mrs.
Francis LaPointe. Ann Arbor.
Messages were read from Mrs.
L. H. Bentley, Mrs. Raymond Tor
ton and Mrs. A. A. Palmer.
Also present were four delegates
to the organizations first meeting.
Mrs. A. B. Huesman, Chicago, Mrs.
Flora Ward. Ann Arbor. Mrs. George
C. Handy and Mrs. F. G. Hutton,
Ypsilanti.
A musical revue, Songs OF Yes
terday" was cleverly presented by
the chorus OF the Woman's Study
Club and introduced by their presi-
dent. Mrs. Clarence Starkweather.
Gowned as Gibson Girls, mem
bers OF the chorus were Mrs. Frank
Lobban, Mrs. Paul Burrell. Mrs.
Paul Ehman, Mrs. Mac Begole. Mrs.
George Norman. Mrs. Carl Signor,
Mrs. L. R. Chase, Mrs. Charles
Hill, Mrs. Naomi Arid, Mrs. Will
liam Bassett, Mrs. Walter Harris,
and Mrs. c. T. Waiting. Mrs. Lob
ban was vocal soloist and Mrs.
Begole solo dancer. The accompan.
list and director was Mrs. Esther
Whan.
This revue was arranged by Mrs.
Luman Seamans for the State Fed
Grafton meeting In Lansing. Mrs.
Seamans is state director OF pag-
eantry and had just returned from
Atlantic City where she directed
the first episode OF the pageant for
the General Federation OF Women's
Clubs.
With intense interest, the women
listened TO Miss Sarah Sheridan.
vice president OF the Detroit Edison
Company, whose subject was The
Business Of Being a Woman" II is
a great privilege and high adven-
ture," she said, Ito be a woman"
She continued. Eve must first as
sumo our responsibilities OF wife,
mother or friend with earnest un-
derstanding. We must be just.
thoughtful. tolerant and kind.
Whether our role in life be gainful
occupation, profession or home
maker-by truth and tactfulness
and cheerful spirit. our reward may
be charm and success" Miss Sher-
idan appealed to the group to BE
good citizens for women OF the
world are looking to US for exam
ples-we must not fail them"
Mrs. Paul Ehman. chairman OF
resolutions committee, urged the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-26
Party at Hines Home

Celebrating the confirmation OF
Betty Hines at Emmanuel Lutheran
Church and also the birthday OF her
father. Charles Hines, associated
with the Hartwick-Wescott Lumber
Co., a party was given Sunday at
the Hines home, ia s. Park st.
Guests were Mr.. and Mrs. William
Hines, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Hines,
Walter Hines. Mr.. and Mrs. H.
Dupuis, Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Kottke
Doris and Eleanor Kottke, and Mr..
and Mrs. John Sauve, all Of De
troit
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Fly To New York

DR.. and Mrs. Harry B. Britton
are flying today to New York City
where they will attend a meeting
Of the board OF Amelia Earhart
Scholarship Foundation. They will
be guests OF Mrs. Betty Gillies, pres
ident of the 80 Club. at Syosset.
Tuesday the Brittons will be in
Allentown, Pa, guests OF Dr.. d. C..
Carpenter. They expect to return
Wednesday to Ypsilanti.
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Aonors Miss French

Mrs. William c. Conrad gave n
miscellaneous shower Saturday
night honoring Miss Gertrude
French. who has been teaching in
Owendale, and whose home is in
Ludington. She will marry Elmer
Norris near Milan June 26. There
were IS guests, nearly all from
the membership of Church OF
Christ. this city. They were Mr.. and
Mrs. Austin Conrad and Mrs. Zelda
Afford, Detroit, Mrs. Nellie Afford.
and Miss Loretta Wenzel. Belle
Vile. Mrs. Ben Cope and daughter.
Miss Madeline Cope, Miss Edith
Howard and Miss Ruth Webb, Ann
Arbor.
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We Are Eight Club
Cooks Breakfast in
Recreation Park

Misses Marie Chase and Dorothy
Davidson were hostesses to the We
Right Club Sunday morning.
The nature OF the get-together was
May breakfast, the group hiking
to Recreation Park where they
cooked their breakfast. After eating,
the members played tennis.
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Three Tables Of Bridge

Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Ferguson
delightfully."- entertained ten OF
their many Ypsilanti friends Satur-
day evening. Following dinner
there were three tables OF bridge.
Prizes we're awarded to Mrs. George
C. Handy and Mrs. William Bassett
and to DR.. c. c. Wescott and Don
SilkWorth.
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ATTENTION
CITY SUBSCRIBERS

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Press Phone the Press Office
at 470 before p. N.
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DAUGHTER Arrives

Mr.. and Mrs Wilbur Wittenbach.
3S4 Cambourne St, Ferndale. are
parents OF a daughter born Sunday
night In Boyer Hospital. The baby
weighed seven pounds, two and one
half ounces.
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Charles Frederick Krebs

DR.. and Mrs. John Krebs. Detroit,
are announcing the birth OF a son.
Charles Frederick. Sunday in Har-
per Hospital. Detroit. Mrs. Krebs
was formerly Miss Mary Louise
Hoyt. granddaughter OF DR..
Charles Hoyt. Mrs. Vina NJ Krebs.
this city. was in Detroit Sunday to
see her new grandson.
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To the man or woman
with a New Job


[XTE BELIEVE in the future OF America. We believe
w IN the honesty and integrity OF the American
worker And willing to back faith With
money. We are prepared to lend $4,000 to men and
women in this community who working
Naturally, any family whose bread-wnner has been
unemployed for time finds savings gone and bills
accumulated. Now that there will be steady income
again. breathing spell is needed TO take Of old
bills and to buy things until income catch UP.
To such folks the PERSONAL FINANCE CO. makes this
suggestion you want $2S to $3.50 and repay
loan in small monthly nstalments whether you have
new job old one come in and today. Tell
who you and where you're employed Then let Us
work out loan plan that enables you to catch and
still leaves most Of your income for yourself II not
venient for you to in, you get full information,
or make application, by phone.
PERSONAL FINANCE co. Is located at 2ot s. 4th
Ave-, Ann Arbor (oround Floor, Wolverlne 5lds)
Phone 4ooo Roden J. Rogers Manager
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Mr.. and Mrs. Thurman Andrews,
Ann Arbor, and Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Ferguson. this city. attended mis-
cellaneous shower for Mr.. and Mrs.
Donald c. Horton. Wayne, Friday
night. Mrs. Horton was formerly
Miss Dorothy Ferguson, this city.
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Complete Storage for $2.95

Office closes at p. m. every day in
GLIDING Saturday. This store will
be closed the Saturday following
Memorial Day and Memorial Day.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-10-31

uted throughout the State about No
vember 1.
State Forester F. w. Besley said
plans to give seedlings this month to
those requesting them would be de-
layed until the leaves fall so that
there would be better opportunity to
grow.
The State has some 1000 seedlings
at it's College Park nursery. 1t was