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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08


in 81. Rose Roman Catholic
Church.
The Collins boy was the son OF
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Collins
Francis Jacobs is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Herbert Jacobs. Mrs
Collins and Mrs. Jacobs are sis.
tiers.
Young Jacobs. exhausted by his
struggle 20 save Collins, nearly
drowned himself and was dragged
from the river by Joseph Reliant,
GO, of i40 Macomb street. Uncon-
.scious. Jacobs was taken 10 Re-
Icelving Hospital where he was
revived. Doctors said his condition
was temporarily serious.
Collins, who could not swim,
went down when he failed TO reach
an inner tube at which he had
jumped from the dock. Francis
.leaped in to rescue him and the
two boys struggled for several
minutes before young Jacobs was
forced TO let him go and swim
back for the dock.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
Housing
Rush Fails
To Appear

The expected rush Of defense
workers 10 rent homes registered
with the Detroit Homes Registra-
ton Bureau today failed TO mate
rialize and officials of the organs
cation declared that apparently
there is no serious shortage of liv-
ing quarters here.
The homes registration bureau,
operated under the direction Of the
Detroit Housing Commission. has
/ ,445 rooms and 274 other dwell
ings registered as available for de-
Tense workers, but on the first day
that the agency received such ap-
plications only AZ persons appeared
seeking rooms and 60 for private
dwellings.
1.-THE majority Of requests for
places to live were not from new
defense workers, but from per-
sons and families living here who
wish 10 find better quarters"
said Stuart l.. Walker, supervisor
of the homes registration.
Walker explained that persons
seeking homes must apply person.
ally at the office of the bureau at
305 West Fort street. Landlords
wishing 10 register vacancies may
do so by calling Cadillac 6373.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08

FORT CUSTER, July s.-A
sergeant and two privates of a
67th armored regiment tank crew
today split up a SIS reward given
them by their commanding gen.
eral, Mai. Gen. George S. Patton
Jr., for their capture of general
and his entire staff during the
recent Tennessee maneuvers.
The men, Sergt. Oliver c. Haley
10. of Midvale, Utah; Pvt. Car
Campbell, 33, of Ringwood, Okla.
and Pvt. Thomas Tucker. %. OF
Eastland, Tex. captured Brig. Gen
Cortlandt Parker of the Fifth Di'
vision, and his staff. They no
ticed a plane drop message in
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
.zufbfiek Limits
Alien Card Use

In the interests Of national de-
Tense, John l.. Zurbrick. director
OF immigration here, today an
.nounced- more stringent ruleS- COY,
erning the issuance OF regiStra-
ton cards which permit aliens "a
re-enter after visiting Canada.
Thirty-five thousand of the cards
now are in use by aliens with
legal residence in Detroit Here
tofore, aliens bearing the cards
were able 10 enter Canada and get
back to the United States through
any immigration point.
New regulations announced by
Zurbrick limit the use of the cards
10 the point al which they were
issued. Issued for period OF
six months. extensions may be
obtained only through personal APP
plication. Customs officials now
demand three photographs instead
of two.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
OTHERS NAMED

Other appointments today:
Max Reynolds OF Marquette. tc
the Crippled Children's Commits
sion, succeeding Mrs. Isabel p. Ric,
Of Houghton.
Former State Senator Henry c
Glasner of Charlotte, to the state
fair board.
William w. Wilson of Muskegor
and Mrs. Clara /. DeVitis, secre
tary 10 Probate Judge Patrick II
OBrien, 10 the state hospital com
mission.
Louis c. Kingscott of Kalamazoo
for another term on the interna.
tional bridge authority.
Patrick II. Thornton OF Hough
ton and James T. Healy of Hough
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
Defense Bond Quiz

On what denominations are
defense savings bonds available?
A.-You can buy a Series F,
or peoples bond for SlS.75,
$3.50. SIS. 1915. or $3.50. The
price OF Series r and G bonds
begin at STA and ranges up TO
$4,000
Q.-Where can I buy a de-
Tense savings bond?
AT post offices AT COM
mercial banks. At savings
banks. At federal reserve
banks. At many savings and
loan associations, and other fl
nancial institutions. Or by mail
direct from the treasury depart
ment in Washington.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08

A 37-year-old American who
convinced Canadian military Of
ficials that he was Morgan du
Pont," heir to the Du Pont mil
lions and a close friend OF Henry
and Edsel Ford. today was sought
by Windsor police following his
escape from a guardhouse at Lon
don. Ont.
LETTER STARTS THINGS
Giving his home as California
"Du Pont" enlisted as a private
in a laundry unit Of the Canadian
army at Windsor several months
ago. telling the officers OF tbs
regiment detailed stories Of his
wealth and travels and his close
friendship with millionaires and
movie celebrities.
A short time after his enlist.
ment the Earl OF Athlone, Cover.
nor general of Canada. received
a letter purportedly from a well.
known magazine writer, stating
that "Du Points" many talents
were being wasted in the laundry
unit and that he should be trans
ferred 10 more technical work.
CALL sTIRs SUSPICION
On the strength of the letter
the imposter was sent to an army
school at London for advanced
training. There he probably would
have remained had he not over.
played his hand and had some
person who identified himself as
"Edsel Fords secretary call the
commanding officer last week anc
request he be given two days
leave in order that he could at.
tend a party Ford was going tc
give in his honor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
"A SD ManeuVer
Sergeant and TrOo PriDates Rewarded for Capture
of General During Army Games

patch of goods and guessed cor
rectly that it was field headquar-
tiers. They drove up and surprised
the officers busily engaged in staff
work.
"The funniest think that hap
pened was that some soldiers
with rifles and tommy guns at
tackled our heavy armor tank
and claimed they had put us out
of action" said Sergeant Haley.
There is a $50 reward still out.
standing for the capture of Maj
Gen. w. N. Haskell, commanding
the 9th Division.& General Has
kelrs troops captured General Pat
ton in maneuvers 10 years ago
and General Patton wants to get
even
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
What's i'm Il Name?
Morgan du Pont,' SeF-Styled Pal of Edsel Ford
Hunted After Fleeing Canadian Guardhouse

Suspicious of the call, army Of
ficialS checked with Ford. found
he had never heard of Morgan
du Pont" and then learned the
letter was a forgery.
Private "Du Pont" was promtly
placed in the guardhouSe. but eS-
capped by crawling through a win
dow. Military police believe he is
headed back for Windsor or De-
troit.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
Mothers League to Meet

The Wayne County Mothers
Protective League will meet to-
morrow afternoon az 2 o'clock Al
the u. A. w. Hall. 81 Sproat street.
A special musical program will be
presented BY Prof. John w. Lewis
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
2-Day Old Restaurant Burns

Charles Galinsky and Louis
Bershas, who opened a restaurant
two days ago at John r and Gen.
ter streets. are out of business
today. A fire started in the cook
stove at 8 a. m. today and de-
stroyed the kitchen and part Of
the dining room. The restaurant
WAS not insured
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08

fOr Is OF n / :
c in an d
chum, Francis
Jacobs. II, of
2406 Field ave-
nue.. Will be
buried Thurs
day.
Burial will be
in Mt. OliVet
Centery after
services in the
r a phi Bour-
yeois Funeral
II o m g. 1888
VI a c X avenue,
at $50 a. m,
and mass will
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
Detroit Sighted
In Milk Control
Board Choices
Time. stan Correspondent

LANSING. July 8.-Detroit Is
not represented on the milk mar
keting board appointed by Gov.
Murray d. Van Wagner to fix
wholesale and retail prices.
Although nearly half the states
milk production is distributed in
Wayne County, the chief executive
went outstate for the five APP
pointees who will have complete
control over the industry after
next October 8.
He appointed:
DR.. Charles F. Klump, East
ITawas dentist and unsuccessful
candidate for the state board of
agriculture.
Wendell Willis. farmer living
near Pontiac.
Louis c. Schwinger, former leg
islater from Saginaw, who is in the
wholesale meat business.
Reese r. Van Vranken. Kalama-
zoo business man.
John Morrison. city commits
sioner of Bay City.
Morrison. a real estate man, was
Van Wagoner's campaign manager
in Bay County and vicinity last
Fall. He also was head of the
campaign OF G. Donald Kennedy,
state highway commissioner. this
Spring, in the same territory.
EXPLAINS CHOICES
Governor Van Wagner said he
did not pick a Detroiter for the
board because the act is designed
primarily to protect the farmer.
"Only one Detroit man was
recommended to me for this
commission" the governor said.
IL talked to him, but he was
not particularly interested.
Because the act Is essentially
rural measure, decided
could safely got outstate for the
commissioners.
ut II possible the executive
secretary, who Will be a full time
employe, will be a Detroit man.
as well as attorneys and other
employees who will have consid-
cradle influence with the board"
GOES TO SENATE
The list was included in 20 ap-
pointments sent 10 the Senate this
morning for confirmation. About
80 more appointments, few Of them
needing confirmation. are TO be
made tomorrow or Thursday.
Governor Van Wagner named
the Rev. Edgar Dewitt Jones of
Detroit 10 the state corrections
commission 10 succeed Paul w.
Chase of Hillsdale. He reappointed
Fred r. Johnson Of Detroit, head
of the Michigan Children's Aid So
ciety. to the corrections commits
/ sion.
This commission has complete
authority over prison management
and the issuance of pardons and
paroles.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
Senate Confirms Jackson

WASHINGTON. July SINS
Without a record vote the Sen
ate confirmed the nomination OF
Robert II. Jackson TO be an asso'
ciate Justice Of the United States
SuDrpmp Court.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
FOX REAPPoINTED

~. ]. NicKs of Munising, to-the
Upper Peninsula fair board.
DR.. L. G.. Christian, Lansing. for
another term on the state welfare
commission.
Noel p. Fox, Muskegon, for an
other term on the labor mediation
board. He was named recently 10
fill vacancy.
Miss Helen Warner Of Mt. Pleas
ant. TO the state library board.
Manfred Burleigh, Detroit, to
the Mackinac Island State Park
Commission.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
Boy Dies
Inn River:
ChuIll
csvy,4st BY ostr.a I~~. An RICH. reserved

Ten-year-old Walter Collins Of
2f07 Van Dyke avenue, who
drowned IN me Detroit River OF
Owen Park despite the rescue eff
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
Sign Warrants
For 7 in Beatinlq
OF Clio Leader

Warrants charging two rival
ALL union leaders with the slug
ging Of Tucker Smith, director OF
the United Wholesale and Retail
Employees Of America (CIO), in
the Hostess Cake Kitchen, 100
Oakman boulevard. were signed
today by Recorders Judge John
p. Scallen.
The two named are Alvin Quasi,
business agent of the Inside Bak-
cry Workers Union, and Thomas
Briglia, agent for the drivers
union. In addition John Doe" and
a Richard Roe" warrant also
were issued.
The warrants were signed at
Highland Park General Hospital
where Smith is recovering from
severe injuries and where he
signed the complaint.
Meanwhile. the United Retail
and Wholesale Employees of Amer
lea OF the Go were to file a
dCldytd pEilllOIl IOI II anu JURY
investigation OF the assaults upon
Smith and alleged beatings of
other of its organizers.
The union had planned 10 ask
the probe yesterday but delayed
action "a hours at the request of
August Schoile. president of the
state Go council who was in
Washington comforting with Philip
Murray. national Go president,
about the controversy.
BEATEN BY 20 MEN
Smith was beaten last Tuesday
by an estimated 20 men in the
Hostess Cake Kitchen and is now
In Highland Park General Hos
pital suffering a brain conclusion.
The Hostess kitchen is covered
by two AEL contracts.
Earlier in the week Smiths
union had struck the Mills Bakery
Company, which is also covered by
a closed shop contract with the
AFL Bakery Drivers. The strike is
Still in progress.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08

Gen. Hugh =. JohnsO N.
Americas Fighting Thinker"
Writes Daily for the Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
RACKET GANGS ACCUSED

Officials Of the Go have
claimed that the men responsible
for beating their organizers are
members of labor racketeerlnl
gangs ousted from New York anc
Chicago.
Sam Hurst. business agent foI
the ALL drivers union, today
stated that he did not believe that
such racketeers were operating ir
Detroitz---
There IL no basis for such
charges" Hurst stated. The
Go has attempted bIltzkrieg
on our shops and II has failed.
The majority Of employees In the
Hostess plant want the ALL to
represent them"
Hurst said that his union has
had contracts with the Hostess
company for the last eight years
The Mills agreement was signed
three months ago, he added.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08

ton. OF the board of control of the
Michigan College of Mining and
Technology.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08

Gen. Hugh $. Johns o n,
Americas Fighting Thinker"
Writes Daily for the Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
Harper Hospital
Contract
Sought by Clio

For the first time in its history
in Detroit. the Go today moved
into the private hospital field a
the state. county and municipal
workers sought a union contract
covering all employees of Harper
Hospital.
In a letter TO DR. L. s. Wood
worth, assistant director OF the
hospital, F'oSs Baker, regiona
junior director. stated that his or
ganization represents 90 per cen
of the employees and asked that ne
igetiatiens begin Immediately.
Baker said that all the hoSpi
tails manual workers are mem
bers Of the union as well as sew
ieral nurses and clerical workers
HIGHER PAY SOUGHT
The proposed contract which
was submitted to Doctor Wood
worth is patterned after the Fore
contract and calls for minimum
wage rates. which in many cases
would be double the present rate
It would cover all employees o
the hospital except doctors anC
Supervisors. Baker said.
1--WE are well aware Of the
fact that some special problems
are involved in collective bar
gaining for hospital employees"
Baker stated in his letter 10
Doctor Woodwork. "and you
may he assured that we under
stand our responsibilities To the
patients at Harper Hospital"
Doctor Woodwork refused Il
comment on the unions demand,
other than 10 say they would b'
turned over to the board of tFHs
tees for consideration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23
PHINEAS RANDALL,
 PHARMACIST, DIES

Watertown, May 23--Phineas B. Randall, a prominent Watertown Pharmacist, died yesterday in Wat ertown. He was the son of the late Charles Henry Randall and Elise (Tyler)) Randall and Is c direct descendant of Robert Treat, former Colonial Governor of Connecticut.
 MT. Randall passed away ct his home, 67 DeForest Place, after 6 long illness. He was born in Morris in 1880. He received his pharma. ceutical degree from Columbia Uni- versity, studying under the late Pro. lessor Rusby. MT. Randall passed the pharmaceutical examination of New York State ranking among the highest.
 He moved to Watertown April IA, 1913 where he started the Post Of. flee Drug Store. During his phar- maceutical career he rose to the president of the Connecticut Col- lege of Pharmacy. He was also very cative in local civil affairs. He was e cognmunicant of Christ Episcopal Church and c member of the Mason Federal Lodge.
 MT. Randall Is survived by his widow; Q daughter Elsie; and q sis- ter Mrs. Julius Baier of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held at 2 ?. m. tomorrow from the Christ Episcopal Church with Rev. Thomas 6. Cline officiating. Burial will be in Ever- green cemetery. '.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23
SODALITY TO HOLD
 RECEPTION SUNDAY
Coronation of Statue of Blessed Virgin to Be I'm.
 pressive Event

The Children of Mary Sodality of St. Francis Xavier Church will formally receive 62 new members at the crowning exercises of the statue next Sunday evening of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
 Installing officer at the cere.
 monies will be Rev. James Sullivan,
 chaplain of the society.
 Those entering the sodality are: Joan Donovan, Eileen IAnouette, Claire Keefe, Patricia O'Connor, Teresa Conway, Katherine Dowd, Deborah Green, Elizabeth Johns, Catherine Shaker, Claire Fitzpatrick, Rita Byron, Anna D'Abrai1io, Helen Sullivan, Eileen Fitzpatrick, Mary Sugrue, Deborah McMahon, Helen Conway, Dorothy Poelu, Helen Du- taInel. Eleanor Mulhall, Mary Bo. gort, Carmel Doyle, Madeline Veil- lette.
 And, Jane Kennedy, Irene Balfe, Elizabeth Carroll, Teresa Coyle, Lois Dingwell, Doris 0iadding, Lor- etta Griffen, Eleanor Manthey, Ev- elyn Murphy, Rita Ruggles, Marga. ret Briody, Marie Buckley, EliSa- beth Creem, Nancy Dec, Mary Egan, Marie McHugh, Mary Mur- phy, Bernice Riley, Elizabeth schlosser, Mervilyn Shea, Kathleen Kelly and Catherine Unwin.
 At the crowning exercises Jean Carlin will crown the statue with Catherine o'Neill, Ann Cainpion and Katherine Fitzpatrick as attendants. Master John Norton will be the crown bearer and Nancy Caulfeld and Jane Balfe train bearers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23
FARMERS OUTLET
 SERVING PUBLIC
Carloads of Fresh Vege. tables Received Daily;
 Sold at Low Prices

Waterbury's newest food market, Farmers Outlet ct 206 Meadow street, is offering the latest in buy ing methods to the purchasing pub- lie.
 Managers Jack Cullum and Jake Bromberg state that their whole- sale establishment for individual purchasing Is planned to bring car- loads of fresil merchandise daily to their freight yards distributing point, thus eliminating costly hand- ling charges, rents, and expensive salespeople.
 The resulting savings to the con- surner IS reflected in prices of rner- chandise offered to the public.
 There is plenty of parking room (free), the market is open evenings to 9 p. m, and nothing but the best in quality fruits and vegetables will be placed on sale.
 The Farmers Outlet, states the management, buys direct from the grower, eliminating all middlemeT. Thus 1t is able to offer foodstuffs at definite wholesale prices. Farmers Outlet Is located directly opposite Blakeslee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23
CH|LDREN'S DAY
 SET FOR JUNE 8
Baptismals to Feature Sunday Program at Sec.
 Ond Congregational

Chiidren'S Day will be observed at the Second Congregational church Sunday, June 8. Parents who have children to be baptized are request ed to give their names to one of the ministers or to the church sec retary.
 The calendar of events next week at the Second church follows:
 Sunday, May 25, 1O:30 a. m- Morning worship, kindergarten de- partment. 1i:46 q. Tn.--Church school, Davenport Bible class.
 Monday, May 2e. 4:o0 p. m.-0irl Scouts, Troop 3. 500 p. m.-Older Boys Fraternity. 500 p. rns-0irls' Sorority. 800 p. in.-Recital in Davenport Hall.
 Tuesday, May 27, 500 ?. m.-Eve- ming Department.
 Wednesday, May 2S, e:30 Q. m.- Red Cross sewing. 2:30 ?. n1.--Red Cross sewing. 400 p. m.-Brownies. 7:30 p. rn.--Sea Scouts.
 Thursday, May %, 400 p. m.- Dancing class for girls and boys. 7:30 D. m.-Badminton group.
 There will be a meeting of the Sunday Noon club Sunday morning following the morning service. It Is expected plans will be made and officers elected for the new year.
 The refugee committee of the Sec- ond church has contributed $60 to the Save the Children Federation.
 The first annual retreat sponsored by the Connecticut Federation of Mems Bible classes will be held ct the Methoddst Camp grounds in Plainville June 2 and 8. Please send reservations to Clarence Folwell, 22 Irion street or call James Lttlejohn, 3-463i before June 3.
 A recital will be held In Daven. port hall Monday evening, May 20 ats p. m. by pupils of Mrs. Marjorie S. Nuhn. .-
 There will be q business meeting of the Satellites at the home of Miss Bette Ross, 46S Pennington avenue, Tuesday evening, May 27 at g o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23
LOCAL MOTORISTS
 GIVEN HEARINGS
Deputy Motor Vehicle Com. Hogan Presides at
 Session Here

Applications for restoration of driving licenses received from l2 local motorists were reviewed in the city court yesterday morning by Deputy Motor Vehicles Comsr, Francis w, hogan in which he made the following dispositions:
 Wilfred Grenier, 38 Manhan street, operating under the influ- cnce, Sept. 3, 1899, financial case closed, given white reinstatement slip to take test,
 Robert Hurlburt, 28 North Main street, no operators license, H. cense to be issued when certificate of insurance is filed.
 Martin Litz, 10 Porter street, oper- ating without permission given white reinstatement slip to take test.
 Michael Spina, 42 Bishop street, speeding, financial case closed, and given slip to get unlimited license.
 Peter c. Dempsey, l2 Walnut avenue, speeding financial case closed and given slip to get unlim- ited license.
 Edward H. Coughlin, 89 Easton avenue, reckless driving Nov. 24, 1889, financial case closed, given slip to get unlimited license.
 Anthony Corpaci, 37 Belleview street, defective brakes, financial case not closed to get ordinary in- surance and reinstatement will be considered.
 Robert s. Seaman, Il Sudbury street, fatal accident, Oct. 20, le40 reinstated.
 John Marinaro, 10 Porter street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-23
STATE CONSIDERING
 IMPORTING LABOR
Southern States May Be Asked to Provide Me-.
 grOes to Work Farms

"ln the event it becomes appar- ent that farm labor shortage in this state cannot be met by the use of all the usual labor sources, ad- vance preparations have been made in connection with the southern states to secure Negro labor," Ar- thur V. Qeary, state farm place. nent supervisor stated in Q recent article published in @ bulletin of the state labor department.
 The shortage of farm labor, at- tf1buted to national defense and the drifting of labor to industry fin this state, recently prompted the labor department to Investigate the possibility of child labor on farms in this state. Here in Waterbury Mrs. Mary Dewey of the local local branch of the Employment Bureau has filed student applica- tions for such work, with approxi- mately 300 youngsters between 14 and 16 Signifying their intention to work part or full time on farms fin
 MT. deary outlined five possible sources of labor in Connecticut, as follows:
 1. The regular files of the Con- necticut state employment service
 3. Boys in high schools, junior high schools, preparatory schools and colleges in the state.
 3. Married and single women who are interested in and qualified for this type of work.
 4. Alien registrants who are not eligible for WPA or defense if1- dustrteg.
 5. Transients who register for employment and appear suitable.