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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-04-03
WILKINS RUN

The program given by the P.
T. A. Friday night at the school
building was enjoyed by a full
house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delbert Holtz
are the proud parents of son.
Mrs. w. F. Houston spent
Monday in Columbus.
F. Glaunsinger of Newark
called on K. E. Wilkin Sunday.
Give Davis drilled in a 300,-
900 cubic feet gas well Monday
for the Ohio Fuel Gas company
on the Mrs. Harry Gleckler
farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Holler,
daughter Sara Dell, son Junior,
Mrs. Pearl Mortimer and son
Russell called on friends near
Danville Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Dana Walker, son David,
daughter Virginia and Mrs. w.
F. Houston, attended Licking
County Achievement Day held at
Alexandria Saturday.
Mrs. Arabelle Harris is WIS.,
iting her granddaughter Mrs.
Herbert Cashdollar on East
Channel street, Newark.
Guy Davis of Utica called on
K. F. Houston Monday.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-04-03
Physicians Asked
To Medical Assembly

Licking county physicians and
surgeons are receiving notice of
the eighth annual postcollegiate
assembly of Ohio State univer-
sity's college of medicine April
1917.
Principal speaker on the pro-
gram will be DR.. Henrik Dam,
Copenhagen, Denmark, discov-
er of Vitamin K, who will dis
cuss the significance of that vi
tamin.
The sessions will be open to
all physicians and surgeons who
desire to "brush up" on recent
advances in the profession.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-04-03
VANATTA
(By Harold Wood. Jr.)

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Spellman
and Miss Fields attended dinner
Monday evening at Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark Sterrett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wilkins
visited Mr.. and Mrs. Cary Nc
Kinney on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dixon and
son Scott visited recently with
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Dixon and
family.
The Dramatic club had a card
party at the Wyoming Valley
Grange hall Wednesday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Wood and
children were in Newark Mon
day evening.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-04-03
''HOuse Of Magic"
Much Enjoyed

w. A. Guessing who made the
many science demonstrations at
the matinees and evening show
ings of the General Electric
"House of Magic" thrilled his
audiences time after time with
almost supernatural scientific
experiments.
The shows were sponsored by
the Newark Board of Education
and admission was free. At the
Monday matinee 1850 high school
students attended. Monday even
ing adults numbering 300 were
present.
An extra matinee was held at
$3.50 Tuesday morning, with 300
st. Francis de Sales and Central
school students witnessing the
demonstrations while boys and
girls from Lincoln, Roosevelt
and Wilson schools attended
Tuesday afternoon. That even
ing $50 were present, making a
total attendance of approximate.
ly 1890 individuals.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-04-03

for France. Ernie
to his mother, Mrs.
who unearthed it thd
Some of the local b0
World War era may Z
the show if they were
camp at that time.
An article published in
weeks Leader regarding TIL
pearance of Sheriff Bill M
roy, c. G. L. Yearick and HS
ard Robinson, on the faculty I
the Ohio State university short
course in police administration
which was attended by several
officers from the Newark police
force, received recognition over
WBNS radio station Sunday.
The item was used on the "Coun-
try Editors Chair" program at
10:30.
John Dolan over at the Hub
noticed our increasing girth and
suggested that we bring a re-
Gently purchased suit in for al
teration. Naturally John did not
suggest another suit-that would
be a reflection on the material
which was 0. K.
Joe Lanning, who is in the
painting and decorating busi7,
ness, lives at $40 East Main,
has been a neighbor of ours kH~
darn near year and we didn't
know it. Others living in that
locality should not be surprised
to see a stranger standing in
their doorway some evening as
we are going to take time off
and see who lives on that street.
We hate to be embarrassed that
way.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-04-03
STATISTICAL
ROUNDUP

BIRTHS
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Brooks, a
daughter, Charline Gertrude, in
the home, Newark, Route 5,
Mar. 25.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Ketch-
UNI, 277 Mt. Vernon road, daugh-
ter Mar. "a in the City hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Simkins,
80 North 33rd street, a daugh-
ter in the City hospital, Mar. %.
Mr.. and Msr. Alden Metz,
son, Mar. 20, in tnhe home of
Mrs. Metz's sister, Mrs. Henry
Moore, in Marne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Swartz,
SOP Maple avenue, a son Mar.
27 in the City hospital.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-04-03
Fewer Claims For
Unemployment
Compensation

According to the Ohio Bureau
of Unemployment compensation,
fewer claims for unemployment
benefits were received for the
second consecutive week. The
record low was attributed by
Bureau officials to stabilization
of employment and greater op-
portunities for jobs under the
impetus of the national defense
program.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-04-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Winland,
Toboso, a daughter, Janet Marie,
Mar. 80, in the City hospital.
Mrs. Winland was formerly Ell
eanor Morris.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Shelter of
Green Hills, Cincinnati, son, at
Christ hospital, Cincinnati, Fri
day, Mar. %. Mr.. and Mrs.
Shelter formerly lived in New
ark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Sickle, SO
East Orchard street, a daughter
April 2 in the City hospital.
MARRIAGES
Roderic V. Brown, 22, Owens
Corning employe, Newark, and
Mona jeanette Bachelor, %, ste
nographer, Newark.
Richard F. Miller, %, clerk,
Newark, and Virginia Jeffreys,
20, stenographer, Newark.
Earl Whyde, 20, glass work
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-04-03
APO Ohio State
Alumni In Licking

Ohio State university has 420
alumni now living in Licking
county, according to John B.
Fullen, university alumni secre-
tary.
Three-fourths of Ohio States
$4,000 alumni live in Ohio, but
others are widely scattered.
There's a writer in Tahiti, four
missionaries in Burma, a consul
lar official in war-torn Greece, a
college president in India.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-04-03
r, Newark, and Delora Britton,

er, Newark, and Delora Britton,
18, Newark.
Frank w. Gilliland, %, Good
year budget man, Columbus, and
Marcella j. Turner, "a, inspec-
tor, Summit Station.
Ray Serrer, 80, truck driver,
Newark, and Evelyn Russell, &c,
domestic, Newark.
Endell Franks, %, farmer,
Marengo and Alice Vineyard
ner, 21, Croton.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-04-03
LippincOtt Will
Manufacture
Poultry Remedies

Harry Lippincott, announced
this week that he will open a
plant in Newark to manufacture
poultry remedies. He formerly
operated the Farmers Produce
company. The new plant will be
located on 11th street.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-04-03
Labor Supports
Compensation
Amendments

The Ohio State Federation of
Labor urges every members of
organized labor and their friends
to contact their senators and
representatives in support of
Senate Bill No. 62 by Keifer and
House Bill No. 1853 by Messrs.
Buckley, Burke and Clayman.
The bills are unemployment COM
pensation amendments support
ed by labor, and were recently
endorsed by the Newark Feder-
alton of Labor.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-04-03
Mrs. Kate Kibler
Resigns Office

Mrs. Kate Kibler, 179 Gran
vile street, juvenile officer in
probate court, has rendered her
resignation effective April Is,
according to reliable informa-
tion.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-04-03

1t must take a lot of nerve to
relax in the presence of Henry
Ford, whose time is worth, at
the least, $4,000 an hour.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-04-03

Members of the Whatsoever
circle of The Kings Daughters
met Tuesday in the home of Mrs.
T. D. Morrison, 1899 Granville
road.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-04-03

The four big causes of acci-
dents are: The driver didn't care
He didn't think He
didn't look He didn't know.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1941-04-03
INSIDE andOUT?

Don't let one part of your home be shabby con-
tradiction to the INABILITY and beauty of the rest.
Let an easily arranged loan from US pay for need
ed repairs, inside and out
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-02
Defense Bonds
Well Received

Washington, May Pup Treas
ury officials. on the basis OF first
day sales. predicted overwhelm-
ing success for the national de-
tense savings stamp and bond
sale.
The largest borrowing campaign
since 1917 entered its second day
with several cities reporting sell
outs" TO the Treasury. Officials
refused TO reveal which cities had
sold all the stamps and bonds they
had on hand.
The Treasury had no figures
available on sales but said in
creasing numbers" OF groups
have asserted their desire that
the effort reach It's goal OF steady
savings investments by most
Americans"
Labor organizations, retail store
associations and federal credit
unions were among those joining
tho drive TO raise several billion
dollars for the defense and British
aid programs.
Post offices IN the capital sold
S27, 900 worth OF stamps and bonds
during the first hours TO indiyid-
usls. They sold $4,000 worth 10
banks during the same time
In New York, an unofficial esti-
mate placed the first day sale at
more than 81 900 900.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-02
Chamber of Commerce Gives
Defense Work Right of Way

small producers. said \. A. NJ.
President Walter D. Fuller.
While pledging support for the
defense program, the Chamber Of
Commerce took sharp issue with
administration proposals for meet
ing defense costs and keeping the
nations economy on an even keel
during the emergency.
II also proposed a moratorium on
defense labor stoppages.
Albert W. Hawkes., 81 year old
Kearny. n. J., manufacturer. was
elected president Of the Chamber.
succeeding James S. Kemper OF
Chicago.
Hawkes.. president and board
chairman OF Congoleum.Nairn. Inc,
is an advocate OF a give-and-take
relationship between management
and labor.
In a statement 10 the board OF d.
rectors OF the Chamber. he stress
ed the need for voluntary coopera-
ton IN the present emergency.
70 In the face OF the present world
challenge" he said. I'VE must OBJ
tain maximum results through com
mon effort in our preparation for
national defense which isths most
important problem now before the
American people
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-02
Gerald L. X. Smith Will Speak
Monday Night in M'Kenny Hall

Gerald l.. X. Smith is scheduled
10 speak at the Charles McKenny
Hall, Monday night He was re-
cent witness before the Foreign A.
fairs Committee OF the Lower
House Of Congress and the Foreign
Relations Committee OF the United
States Senate. His appearance be-
fore the Lower House committee
was at the suggestion OF Congress
man Hamilton Fish; bis appear
anes before the United States SEN
ate committee was at the suggestion
OF Senator Burton X. Wheeler and
through the cooperation and instiga-
ton Of United States Senators Van
denberg and Nye.
The .commitiee OF .000. 900 re-
Gently sponsored the appearance OF
United States Senator Nye in a
great NO Foreign War rally in
Detroit Al which time Mr.. Smkh
spoke with Senator Nye.
Three hundred twenty thousand
Michigan citizens are affiliated with
the Committee OF 100000" Re-
Gently petition bearing more than
two million names was presented
on behalf OF the committee by Mr..
Smith 10 the United States Sen
ate. The petition read as follows:
We. the undersigned American
citizens petition the Congress Of
the United States 10 outlaw the
Nazi-Communist party; 10 enforce
the removal OF all alien agents from
the payroll Of the United States
Government
we further petition the Congress
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-02
Future Scout
Plans Outlined

At the meeting of the staff OF
commissioners and Scoutmasters
OF Ypsilanti district Thursday eve:
ming in Charles Mckenny Hall,
plans for coming activities were
made.
The Memorial Day participation
will be in charge OF Howard Fans
low and John Duguid, neighbor-
hood commissioner. will be in
charge OF the plans for the Fourth
OF July activities. Annual cam
poree dates were set for June
6 and I and the boys will go to
grounds north OF the city. Further
plans for the camporee will be
madC at a meeting May 81.
July to 12 was decided as
"Ypsilsnti Week" at Camp New.
kirk. Local boys will be going to
camp throughout the summer. but
two troops and other Scouts are
planning to attend during the
week OF July 6-l2.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-02
Strike Ends i'm
Copper Plant


Settlement OF a strike involving
1900 workers at the Elizabeth. y.
j.. plant of the Phelps-Dodge Cop.
per Product Corporation opened
the way today for resumption Of
work on s3o,OOO,O0O in defense con-
tracts.
the big copper firms Clio work
ers voted last night TO end a 90.
day strike and go back TO work
while negotiations continue for a
new wage contract The union
seeks a closed shop, seven paid
holidays annually. l0-cent hourly
wage rise and seniority rights
William H. Davis. vice chairman Of
the mediation board, had request
ed work resumption. which may
start Monday.
The Defense Mediation Board at
Washington today continued its ef.
forts to avert a threatened strike
in 81 General Motors Corporation
plants employing 100000. many Of
whom are working on S701-000-000
In defense orders.
The Clio United Automobile
Workers seek a l0-cent hourly wage
rise. but the management, offering
two cents additional for hourly
workers and more for some skilled
craftsmen. contended no increase
was iustihable The Clio said II
would exempt defense work from
any walkout but the management
maintained there could be no prae-
ticable distinction between de-
tense and non defense production.
Most Of the soft coal workers
we're back in the pits, while ClO
United Mine Workers and Penn
sylvania anthracite operators dis
cussed the unions demands, includ-
ing two weeks vacation pay an
nuallY In a new Yaze contract for
100000 miners. Operations con-
tinue. under an agreement. until
May 10. although the last contract
expired Wednesday midnight.
Leon Henderson. price admins
traitor. revoked an order fixing a
ceiling on soft coal prices, because
OF the mine reopening
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-02

bY AkbOCfdttu
Washington, May PAP The
government today had the pledge
OF both big and little business TO
gear the nations great productive
capacity TO meet the stiff require
ments OF defense.
In a sweeping declaration OF
principles adopted at its closing
session late yesterday the United
States Chamber Of Commerce de-
clared It was imperative that de-
Tense production he given the
right OF way all down the line
The tremendous volume OF me-
chanical equipment for airplanes.
ships, guns and other machinery OF
defense challenges the resourceful-
ness and capacitie OF American en-
terprise,' its leading resolution, de-
clared. and added:
We propose TO meet that chal'
lense."
AT about the same time, the Ma
tional Associate on OF Manufacture
ers was reporting 10 the once W
Production MANAGEMENT that 1902
small and medium-sized" indus
trial plants were ready and willing
TO take on defense orders.
Additional offers 10 assume de-
tense work we're coming in from
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-02
Y. n. S. Geography Class
Makes Battle Creek Trip

A memorable trip was that tax
en- TO Battle Creek Thursday by
the economic geography class OF
Ypsilanti High School.
Thirty two seniors, accompanied
by Miss Gertrude Murray. adviser,
Clark Elkins and Mrs. J. II. Hagen.
left in the morning at s o'clock
and went first to a breakfast foods
manufacturing plant. There they
were met by the head OF the public
relations department and after
the process was explained, the
class, in two groups, toured the
plant.
At the conclusion OF the tour the
class dined in the lunchroom there
as guests Of the company.
In the afternoon the group drove
out TO Fort Custer and there were
amazed at the vastness of the
camp and the amount OF activity.
They saw soldiers drilling. others
at target practice, and others build.
ing roads and new buildings.
They returned in the afternoon
about 4:30.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-02
Might
be Lopped Off
Budget Figure
Administration to
Take Action


Washington, May 2-UP-Mem-
hers OF the House Ways and Means
Committee indicated today that
they were ready to season" the
SO, 500, 900, 900 tax program with at
least a $1,000. 900, 900 cut in nom
defense expenses. but said they
wanted President Roosevelt to take
the initiative in the economy pro-
gram.
Secretary Of the Treasury Henry
Morgenthau, Jr., told the commit
tee last week that It would be per
fectly possible" to cut $1.000.000,-
900 out of next years budget
I'VE presume that Secretary
Morgenthau spoke with the full
knowledge and consent OF the
White House" one committee mem
Der said. But we would like to
know what the administration pro-
poses to do about his suggestions. 3"
Morgenthau suggested the farm
parity payment program, the Civ
ilian Conservation Corps and the
National Youth Administration as
POSSIBLE sources Of economy.
The committee continues hear
ings on the tax program today
with testimony from representa-
tives OF the Congress of Industrial
Organizations. CiO representa-
tive Ralph Hetzel will read a state
nent for clio President Philip
Murray.
The CLIO. Hetzel said, opposes in,
creasing taxes in the lower brack-
cts or taxes on commodities; 1t
fsvors heavier taxes on excess
profits, corporate incomes and in
dividuals in the higher brackets.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-02


Germany and Great Britain to-
day moved rapidly toward a show
down In the middle east with Bri.
tish-Iraq hostilities apparently
imminent and Turkeys equivocal
position due for early Qualification.
The most Immediate crisis was
in Iraq where the British admitted
that the situation was critical"
due to the massing OF Iraq
troops by the Germanophile Iraq
government.
The Iraq forces have been con-
ceutrated about the important
royal air force station at Habbni-
va, 65 miles west OF Baghdad on
the Euphrates River, not far from
the Syrian frontier
The British have demanded that
the troops be Withdrawn 10 pre-
vent incidents" and have made
Gear that they are ready to en-
ploy their increasing armed for
ces in lraq to protect the Raj
station unless the Iraq government
yields.
Claim UItlmstun
Reports from Axis news sources
claimed that instead OF bowling to
the British demand the Iraq gov
eminent has delivered an ultima
tum. calling on the British TO re-
move the imperial forces-lsrgely
Indian troops--whieh have been
lanoed in the last 10 days.
Importance OF the Iraq situa-
ton is emphasized by British be-
lief that a German move into Sy.
ria may be imminent. Iraq con-
trolls the backdoor OF Turkey, Sy-
ria and the important British
bases in Palestine and Mesopota-
mia. 1t has important British-own-
ed oil deposits and is key 10
the middle eastern routes TO India.
May Cl1rify Stand
The prospect that Turkeys posi-
ton may soon be clarified arose
from Berlin reports that German
Ambassador Franz Won Papen has
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-02
Britain Taxed S5,522,540
For Properties in Detroit

Detroit. May 2-AP-John Bull Is
down on the city's tax rolls for
s5.522.540.
That is the valuation assessing
officers have attached, for tax pur-
poses, 10 property OF the British
government which is being used
here in connection with armament
production.
Assessors noted the property in
he course OF routine checkups in
plants and supply depots of the
Packard Motor Car Co. and the
General Meters Corp Both-con-
Germs are engaged 10 the manufa =
ture Of military equipment fos
Great Britain.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-02
Housing Help
to be Sought

(By International News serylce)
Lansing. Mich, May 2-INS 49,
Gov. Murray d. Van Wagner 10
day appealed to L. s. Sen. Prentiss
NJ. Brown to ask federal authorities
to help solve 'Michigan's defense
housing problem.
I'VE both have observed some "
the deplorable housing conditions
in part of the central area of De
troit,' the governor wrote Brown
This situation has been OF great
importance in FORMAL times and is
being accentuated by the influx OF
defense workers Just starting.
This is TO suggest that you re-
quest the FILA. USHA, and the de-
Tense housing co-ordinator Office 10
bend every effort to offer even a
partial solution to our problem. ;"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-02
Compensation Bill Might
Placate Labor Opposition
House to Vote on
Plan to Curb
Spending
No DisSention on
Bill to Provide
Defense

Lansing, May 2-UP-The Miles
unemployment compensation bill,
amended to placate labor opposi-
tioL, today was reported out Of the
house judiciary committee over a
measure endorsed by Governor
Van Wagner.
committee consideration, the bill
would increase minimum grants
from So to 81 and total benefit per-
iods from l6 TO Is weeks, reduce
the waiting perisd from four TO
three weeks. redefne the term "es-
adjustment to withhold benefits
from non-striking workers made
idle through strikers and retain
the SIG. ceiling on benefits and
the merit rating system for opera
ton effective Jan. |, 1912.
May Curb Spending
The house today was to consider
bills preventing state departments
from spending in excess of APP
preparations and earmarking all
revenues in excess OF appropria-
tions to the state deficit, stream
lining the states accounting pro-
cedure. transferring more than
$1,000,000 now held in revolving
funds to the general fund and per-
hitting county welfare boards TO
enter into contracts with local
physicians.
Today was the final day in
which bills could be introduced
and printed. Bills filed in the
next week must be favorably re-
ported by committees before they
will be printed.
Vote For Defense
Passed in the house without a
single dissenting vote, the Knox
bill allocating $4,700,0O0 for pub
lie defense, including $590,000 for
the projected state police high
way patrol. went to the senate to-
day. The Hermann bill legalizing
dog racing was approved by the
house after a move to attach
rider repeating the act permitting
horse racing was defeated.
Fix Liability
The Kircher bill fixing the
states liability at s1,5O0.000 for
aiding county welfare boards in
meeting disqualification expenses
OF adult relief clients was in the
house ways and means committee
where 1t was referred under what
iis sponsor Rep. Fred Kircher,
Lansing Republican, said was an
agreement to amend IL to include
a specific appropriation.
The DeckerHandy resolution
calling for a legislative investi-
CATION Of the Ford Motor Co. strike
was being considered by the house
rules and resolutions committee.
as was a measure requesting ad-
ditional consideration by selective
service officials OF occupational
and educational deferments.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-02
'Popeye' in Dog
House For Sure

"Popeye" canine pet OF Charles
Holmes, is in the dog-house today
for sure. state police ordered him
tied for ten days Thursday after
he was accused OF having nipped
Howard Bauer. II, 1908 Newton
St.. as the boy ran from com
psnion during a scuffle near the
Cross st. bridge.
1t is believed the dog became ex-
cited as he watched the boys
scuffling. and when Howard sud
denly started to run away, Pop
eye" ran after him.
. Today "Popeye" showed signs
that his confinement is telling on
him. for he neryously missed the
bits OF food placed by his owner
on mis- nose for him to toss and
catch. But he still remembers how
TO unlatch and close the front
door Of the Holmes Carriage Co..
and has calm enough nerves to
balance himself on three-inch
wide board. He is allowed TO run
in a penned yard, which helps, for
"Popeye" is used TO considerable
freedom and misses greeting the
younsters on their way home from
school each afternoon. That they
miss him too is evidenced by sew
eral inquiries as to where's Pop
eyer" today as they came TO the
bridge without the usual friend
ly greeting.
Howard went home. then re-
turned and Mr.. Holmes painted
his arm with iodine and advised
him 70 see a doctor right away.