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Evening star., 1941-10-11
Acacia Head Tells
Mortgage Loan Men
To Have Confidence
All Must Sacrifice
For Happier World,
p Says Montgomery

A picture of the things to come.
both in the insurance field and
the world at large, was drawn this
week by William Montgomery, presi-
dent of the Acacia Mutual Life
Insurance Co, in which he ex-
pressed complete confidence in the
future, but stressed the fact that
no one is going to escape making
sacrifices.
The occasion was a two-day con-
ference of Acacia's mortgage loan
correspondents from all sections of
the country, the first such ma
tional gathering of mortgage loan
representatives held by the COM
pany. Since Acacia always has en-
couraged home ownership through
its home financing plans and there
fore has substantial portion of its
assets invested in mortgage loans,
it was felt timely to provide an op-
portunity for these mortgage men
to exchange views with company
of1cials regarding the many prob
lens brought about by the national
defense program.
"Ail Must Pay"
Concerning the general world
prospects, Mr.. Montgomery, who
during his 48 years as directing head
of the company has guided the
progress of this institution from a
small fraternal assessment society
to a large national organization,
with 500 ,000, 900 in assets and $3.50
00O,O of insurance in force, said:
I'VE can not do the job that the
democratic nations of the world are
trying to do today, that is, to defeat
Hitler, without paying the price
While we in the investment side
Of the insurance business are pro-
Evening star., 1941-10-11

viding the prerequisite to existence
(human shelter), we can not expect
to miss the storm; we can not expect
to go along and do business in
the same old way, earn the same
money and have the same pleasant
life.
Happier Life to Come"
1--WE will have to make sacrifices
Just as every one else will have TO
make sacrifices and pay our share
of the price that Hitler has laid
on the world. We will all have to
contribute our share toward making
the world a happier and better
place in which to live.
However, there always has been
sacrifice. The pain of the birth
always precedes the smiles DER the
cradle. Out of all of the pain, sor-
row and sacrifice we are expert
encing now will come happier life
The thought I would like to leave
with you today is confidence; conf
dence in your country, which has
arisen greater and better from each
| of its successive crises. The spirit
Evening star., 1941-10-11
house and the bedrooms and dining

house and the bedrooms and dining
room occupying the four corners,
cross-ventilation may be obtained
from any direction. At the same
time rooms will be well lighted.
Still another feature, making for
economy and liveability, is the ar
rangement for heating. The CHM
ney is located exactly in the center
of the house, where it serves both
the kitchen and living room stoves,
heat from which may pass readily
to all other rooms through doors
opening near the center.
With overall dimensions of 81 by
Is feet, the house has ample room
to accommodate a large sized fam
lily. Each bedroom is large enough
for two beds, while the 12-foot-
square dining room is spacious
enough to meet all ordinary require
ments.
Evening star., 1941-10-11
u. S. II. AS Concrete House
Allows Reasonable Rentals

block walls inside and out. concrete
slab floors and pitched roofs COW
cred with composition shingles. The
only wood to be used will be in the
frame for the roof, porch roofs,
gables, doors and windows. The
porches will have concrete floors
and the rear porch will be screened
U. S. H. A. technicians pointed
out that the plan will not only as
sure long life and safety because
of sturdy, fire-resistant construction
but will afford maximum liveability
at minimum cost. They estimate
that the house may be built in
Southern rural districts for less than
$4,000 and that rentals will be at
least Is per cent lower than are
now being charged in U. 8. H. A
rural housing projects.
Despite this low cost, U. s. H. A.
architects point to several unusual
features:
First, the concrete slab floors are
laid on a bed of cinders. This type
of construction makes for warmth
and freedom from dampness, U. S
H. A. experts say.
Secondly. the hollow block ex-
terror walls provide a dead" air
space which forms natural insula-
tion against extremes Of hot and
cold weather. The air spaces also
provide channels for carrying of
any moisture that might seep
through the mortared joints. Added
protection against moisture Is pro-
vided by coat of waterproof paint
on the outside and conventional
paint on the inside Of the walls.
A third feature emphasized ID
cross-ventilation. With the living
room and kitchen in the center of the
Evening star., 1941-10-11

Question: My stucco home. two
years old. is cracked so that rain
water soaks through to the interior
Evening star., 1941-10-11

A permanent concrete block house
that will make possible lower rents
and at the same time avoid restric-
tive defense housing priorities has
been designed by the United States
Housing Authority for its rural
housing program, Administrator
Nathan Straus announced today.
The plan will be suggested to local
housing authorities as an alternate
to frame or brick houses, which
U. S. H. A. technicians say carry
higher rentals and construction of
which is now being impeded in some
instances by the diversion of ma
terials to defense building projects
The concrete house will consist of
living room, three bedrooms,
dining room, kitchen, storage room
and space for a future bathroom,
four large closets and front and
rear porches.
Construction will feature concrete
Evening star., 1941-10-11

Question: We are planning to
use plasterboard for the ceiling of
our basement. Is this advisable?
Answer; Yes; plasterboard is
often used for basement ceilings.
and is very satisfactory.
Evening star., 1941-10-11
Used Defense Metals

A magpie's nest found recently
near Tiaro, Australia, contained
telegraph, fencing, barbed, copper
and other wire as well as spoons.
nails, safety pins, bottle tops and
the brass rim of a womsn's handbag.
all tightly woven into mass ID
inches high and Is inches wide.
Evening star., 1941-10-11

plaster, especially above and below
the windows and doors. Could this
be corrected with waterproof
cement?
Answer: At paint stores and from
dealers in mason materials you can
get cement paint combined with a
waterproofer, with which all the
cracks can be closed and the wall
itself made waterproof. But in say
ing that you notice leaks above and
below the windows and doors, am
inclined to think that much of the
trouble Is in open joints between the
window and door frames and the
outside walls. This may be because
of the failure of the fashings. The
joints should be closed with caulk-
ing compound, forced in with a
tool called a caulking gun. Carpen-
ters and painters have the equip
ment and will do the job at so much
per window and door, -
=
Note: Mr.. Whitman is sorry he
can no longer answer personal
letters. He does, however, offer
readers leaflets on variety of
subjects. Today's leaf1et deals
with Damaged WalIpaper-Re-
moving Spots, Tears, Etc" Be
sure to send a Scent, stamped,
self addressed envelope with your
leafiet request to Mr.. Whitman,
P. o. Box $50. Times Square Sta
ton, New York. n. Y. Leaflets
cannot be mailed unless self
addressed envelope bears the
correct amount of postage.
Evening star., 1941-10-11
Glass Machinery Distributed

The United Provinces government
Of India is distributing latest glass
making and finishing machin-
cry to factories to encourage mod
ernization in glass products
Evening star., 1941-10-11
Dog Waits Outside Prison

For three months, while his mas
ter served a prison sentence, a dog
waited outside the criminal court
at Darlington, Australia. where the
man had been sentenced.
Evening star., 1941-10-11

which has led America forward is
based on confidence. Keep yours
and look ahead to the better days
which are sure TO come"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
Rural Events

TODAY
Canton Center
Graduation exercises for the
eighth grade az Bartlett School.
East YpsiIsntl
Spencer Extension Club Review
meeting at home OF Mrs. Lester
Wright.
Stony Greek
Grange will sponsor last public
card party OF season at the hall.
MAY n
Denton
Woman's Society OF Christian
Service will meet at church in
afternoon. Refreshments VIII be
served.
Canton Center
Cherry Hill Book Club will meet
at the home of Mrs. Hurd Medium.
phia. Topic will be Gardening"
London
W. S. c. S. Study Club will meet
with Mrs. ]. L. Edwards at her
home on Cone Rd..
Willis
z Mother and daughter banquet IN
the annex in the evening. Mrs.
Stanford Clawson will speak.
BelleVllie
Rebekahs sponsoring luncheon
card party in the l. o. o. F. Hall.
MAY %
Bepole
B. C. Circle OF Begole Sunday
School will meet with Mrs. Orlo
Hurst. Dessert luncheon at 10
o'clock. Election of officers.
London
Prayer meeting to be at the
George Hammond home.
Milan
Senior Class OF Milan High
School to present Young April
as their senior play.
Woman's Club to attend matinee
of play in Ann Arbor.
futile Hill
Riverside Study Club will hold
their annual Guest Day with lunch
at 1880 at the home of Mrs. Ruby
Schaerer, futile Hill Rd.
Sheldon
School graduating exercises at
church at s p. m.
Stony Creek
Tamarack School picnic In HUI.
ron River Park.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
OFFICERS ELECTED BY
BEGOlE PARENTS, TEACHERS

Begole, Mich. May 20 The
final meeting of the year of the
Begole Parent Teachers Associa-
ton was held Thursday evening at
the home Of Mrs. Lillian Sheppard.
There were 20 members and two
guests present.
Mrs. Donna White conducted the
business meeting and the follow
ing officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Mrs. Lila Sinden,
president; Mrs. Winifred Thayer,
vice president and Mrs. Hewitt,
secretary-treasurer.
The guest speaker for the eve
ming was Mrs, l.. W. Menzi She
spoke on her life as a child in
China, and the present conditions
in China.
Mrs. Marian Graubner gave a
short talk to the mothers on
mounting moths and butterflies.
She thought they could be OF help
to their children interested in this
work.
Mrs. Mabel Budd, Mrs. Alice Trey,
Mrs. Allison and Mrs Hewitt serv-
ed dainty refreshments at the close
OF the evening.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
Dog Bite Victims Mount
to Four Over Week End

Ann Arbor Mich, May 2O-Ac-
cording TO reports received by the
police and sherih's departments
four persons were victims OF dog
bites during the week end.
In all cases except that OF Dale
Szymanski, two. Detroit. who was
bitten by white fox-terrier which
disappeared from the vicinity Of
the University Hospital Sunday
and could not be located, the dogs
were ordered tied and kept under
observation for ten days.
Others bitten were Gerald
Gates, IS, 1853 Miller Rd., bitten
by a dog belonging TO Jacob Hart
man, 1875 Miller Rd.; Bernadine
Rampe, 331 Thompson ST. by a
dog owned by Msgr. Allen Bah
cock; and Werner Streidieck, 40,
10 Harvard Place, by a dog be-
longing 10 Mrs. Matilda Stevens,
4 Harvard Place.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
Township Residents Ask
Injunction Against City

Ann Arbor. Mich. May 20-Ann
Arbor Township, school district 5
of the township. and 10 residents
OF the township Saturday filed suit
against the city OF Ann Arbor, re-
questing an injunction which would
prohibit the city from using the
new dump on Dhu Warren Rd., at
the Mulreed farm.
The complaining group declares
that the dump is unhealthy and
causes unsanitary conditions. They
state that the smoke from the
dump forces them to keep their
windows closed, and cite the case
OF a similar dump which drew hun
dreds OF rats. They further state
that the unsightliness OF the dump
ing ground has caused their pro-
perty to decrease in value.
Judge Sample set Monday, May
26, for the hearing, when the city
Of Ann Arbor is ordered 10 show
just cause why the injunction
should not be issued.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
clague Funeral Rites
Conducted Here Today

Ann Arbor, Mich, May 2O-Final
rites for Thomas H. Clague, rs,
who passed Saturday in ST. Jo-
seph's Hospital following a short
illness we're conducted this after
noon. Officiating at the ceremony
at Muehlig Chapel was Rev. Fred.
erick Gown Burial was in Forest
Hills Cemetery.
Mr.. Clague was born in Eng
land in 1867. and came TO the
United States at the age OF 81
He settled in Ishpeming, but for
the past 10 years had been a
resident OF Ann Arbor.
He is survived by FIVE sons re-
siding in Ann Arbor, and two
daughters. one OF Ann Arbor, and
the other OF Grand Haven.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
Funeral Wednesday For
Miss Lillian A. Chandler

Ann Arbor, Mich, May 20-Fu-
neral services for Miss Lillian A.
Chandler, 81, @who died Sunday,
following a short illness. will be
conducted at Muehlig Chapel by
Rev. Henry Lewis. at 10 o'clock
Wednesday morning. Burial will
be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Miss Chandler was the last sur
vivor of an old Ann Arbor family.
She was born in Sharon. o., IN
1859, the daughter of Philander
and Susan Cox Chandler, previous
ly Ann Arbor residents.
Surviving her are two cousins
and three great-nephews.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
Ford clio Group Makes
Application For Charter

Application for a charter was
made and temporary officers were
installed at the meeting of mem
bers of the Ford local of the
U.A.W.-CIO. Sunday afternoon in
Arbeiter Hall.
Officers are George Stitt. presi-
dent; Irwin Turner, vice president;
George Wise. recording secretary;
and Frank Bouchie, financial sec
rotary.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
TO MAKE PRoPELLoRs

Washington, May 20-INS- A
huge airplane propeller plant will
be in operation by next fall in Ian
sing Mich through an agreement
with the Nash-Kelvinator Company,
Army sources disclosed today. II
was reported that the plant would
be located in tire old REQ Automo-
bile factory in Lansing with the
government investing sS,500,000 for
plant and equipment alone.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
Quota Nearly Reached in
Annual Tag Day Drive

Ann Arbor, Mich, May 20-The
take on the annual Tag Day drive,
sponsored by the University OF
Michigan, 10 benefit underpriyi-
legged boys by sending them TO the
University Fresh Air Camp at Pat
terson Lake. was 1913 pounds OF
money worth Sl.2SS.73. announced
Prof. F. W. Mele:ee. director Of
the project.
1t is expected that 25 sororities
and fraternities would make their
contributions to the cause late,
bringing the total contributed up
TO the quota of $500 which was
the goal set at the outset of the
drive.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
Rites For Mrs. ShiploCk
TO- be Wednesday Morning

Ann Arbor, Mich, May 20-Fu'
neral rites for Mrs. Ida Shiplock
"A, will be at 9 o'clock Wednesday
morning at ST. Thomas Church,
conducted by Rev. Warren Peek
Rosary will be tonight at the Stat
fan Funeral Home, where friends
may call.
Mrs. Shiplock was a native of
Germany where she was born in
1867. She had been in this coun-
try Sc years. and here became the
wife OF August Shiplock.
She is survived by two sons. two
brothers, and two sisters, all CT
Ann Arbor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
TRAIN STRIKES CAR

Adrian, Mich, May 20-Mrs. Mi
ME Mech, So, Clayton. died in tb
wreckage of a car hit by a Ne
York Central passenger train sYI
day night near Cadmus. Her sti
Theodore Toman. 20, who was dri'
ing. and his wife. Violet. 26, are i
are Bixby Hospital, Adrian, wit
serious injuries.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
Ann Arbbor Mews
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Frank Kwiecinsh. IS, and Helen
c. Bielawski, 2S. Willis.
Burle Aston. IS, and Bernice V.
Hess. 10, Milan.
Clarence f. Snyder. 30, South
Bend, Ind. and Dorothy E. Malm-
borg. 81. Chelsea.
Dr. John Clark Sheehan. 25 Ann
Arbor, and Marian Madeline Jen-
nings, IS, Battle Creek.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
X. OF c. OFFICERS NAMED

Cneooygan, MICH, May zO-Af-
The Michigan Knights of Columbus
yesterday in the final session of
their two-day convention elected G.
T. Murphy. Calumet business man,
chief deputy. Other officers are:
state secretary. Edward ]. Garrett
Saginaw; treasurer. Clare Hargen,
Carson City; advocate. Phillip KEEL
ly. Jackson; warden, John w. Woz-
naca, Detroit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
WIFE COMPLAINS

Ann Arbor, Mich, May 20 -
Sheritf's officers Monday night ar
rested VIII Arnett. 81, Chelsea. on
charges OF felonious assault
brought by his wife, Mae. who
claimed that he chased her around
the house with a butcher knife,
threatening 10 slash her. Prosecu-
tor George Meader authorized the
warrant for Arnett's arrest after
hearing Mrs. Arnett's complaint.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
FIRE At LIGHTS

Ann Arbor. Mich. May 90 -
Charles D. Mouse. 20. and William
Prentice. 10, both OF this city.
were arrested about 3 a. IN. today
on disorderly conduct charges
when found allegedly firing a BIB
gun at street lights. The youths
said they had fired at and broken
about is lights since leaving a
local beer garden at midnight, po-
lice stated. They were held in the
detention room and are to be ar
raigned today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
TEMPERAIuRE HIGH

Marquette. May 20-AP-The TEN.
perature here Monday exceeded
all previous Weather Bureau rec.
ords for the fifth time this year.
Starting from a low OF 50 degrees
at 3 a m, the thermometer rose
TO 80 degrees at p. m, exceeding
by two degrees the previous May
record Of 81, set in 1911.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
IN CIRCUIT COURT

Ann Arbor, Mich. May 20--Judge
George ". Sample has been called
TO Leland, Leelanau County, to
hear a homicide case. and no one
is sitting on the Washtenaw bench
for the remainder OF this week.
Judge Sample hoped to return by
Saturday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
STRIKE POSTPONED

Midland, Mich, May 20-INS-A
threat OF strike at the Dow Chem
ical Company. which manufactures
huge quantities Of magnesium used
by the government in defense pro-
duction. was postponed today, pre-
sumably until after hearing be-
fore the National Labor Relations
Board which was requested by the
CLIO
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
ARRANeEs CONFERENCES

Detroit, May 20-INS-Federal
Mediator James F. Dewey said to-
day he has arranged joint confer.
ences between the union and man
agement in the UAW-CIO strike at
the Hudson Motor Car Company
which has $50,000,000 in defense
contracts and employs $500 men.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
RECEIVES NEW Passionate

Ann Arbor, Mich, May 20 -
After having served as pastor Of
Calvary Evangelical Church for
the past five years, Rev. Marvin
R. Jewell has been transferred 10
the Evangelical Church at Gladwin.
He will take up his duties there
June I.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
WANTS NAME CLEARED

Lansing. Mich, May -20-INS-
Joseph VI. Rubin. Detroit attorney
whom the Senate refused to con.
firm to the State Labor Mediation
Board after charges OF Communism
were hurled. today asked lawmakers
TO clear my name"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
DIVORCES GRANTED

Marian A. Gadberry from vii
liam Gadberry, cruelty and non
support.
Ruth Ball Visel from Wesley
Nisel: cruelty.
Sadie williams from Willie viii
iiams cruelty.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
PLANS NEW SERVICE

Washington, May 20-AP- The
Pennsylvania-Central Airlines was
given authority by the Civil Aero
nautics Board today to provide di-
rect service between Muskegon,
Mich. and Chicago.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
5EGoLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
APPEAR IN FESTIVAL

Several students from Begole
School participated in the May
Festival held at Hill Auditorium,
Ann Arbor, Wednesday evening.
The dancers were: Kathern Hus-
ton. Janet Miller, Shirley Krohn.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-05-20
Ne,Us From BegOIe

Phyllis Peer, Gerald Huston, Rob
ert Fortney. Betty Hoffman, and
Margaret and Marie McMullen.
Those in the chorus were Lucille
Russell and Keith Miller.
3. c. Circle to Meet
The B. C. Circle of Begole School
will meet Thursday at the home Of
Mrs. Orlo Hurst. She will be
assisted by Mrs. Orville Trey and
Mrs. Sherwood White in serving.
A dessert luncheon will be served
at | o'clock. There will be cleo
ton of officers
Miss Sara Parsons is confined to
her home with laryngitis.
Mrs. Max Miller is confined to
her bed with tonsillitis.
Mrs. Christopher Moore has
been caring for her daughter, Mrs.
Lores Roths, Ypsilanti, who has
been i'll with influenza.
Richard Cain accompanied Mr..
and Mrs. Sidney Weiner and son
William. Ann Arbor. TO GrossesIsle
Saturday TO see the Navy air show.
Mrs. James Mckay. who has
been a house guest for the past
two weeks at the home OF her son,
Alton Allison. returned to her home
in Croswell Sunday.
Evening star., 1941-09-17
Natures Children
Gray Squirrel
(Sciurus carOlinensis)

farther North the gray squirrel
travels, until in Canada there are
more black-coated ones than gray.
And once in a great while you will
see an albino.
The gray squirrel. as a rule. is a
creature of the thick bottomland
woods. where nut trees grow in
abundance, due no doubt to the
industry of his ancestors; at least
most of the nut trees were planted
by these busy nut harvesters. They
of todays generation are also keep
ing up the good work, and nut trees
will grow from some of the for
gotten nuts. Perhaps not forgotten
for the squirrels know just how
deep to make the pocket for the nut
and how to plant it for getting its
start in life.
The city life has appealed to many
gray squirrels where oak trees and
conifers are to be found. Friendly
people see to it that gray squirrels
have nuts served from bags. and
the little raScalS find it convenient
Evening star., 1941-09-17

air and so they must get some of the
food they cached last autumn or go
hungry, as gray squirrels do not
hibernate. But real cold weather
keeps the little fellows indoors and
curled up in a bundle, nunnbed to
inactivity by the zero weather in
some hollow tree.
1t is claimed that of all our East
ern quadrupeds. the gray squirrel
possesses the most wonderful de-
velopment of the tail. 1t is re-
sponsible for his name, bannertail,
silvertail and shadetail the last
name meaning squirrel. This plume
acts as a parachute. a fall-breaker
and for easy landing. 1t is ap-
parently the JOY of its owner. for
it is continually ccmbod, fiuIcd and
ierSed to keep it in perfect condi-
ton. If any Sticky substance or
hurs happen to cling to the hairs,
the owners chief and only concern
is to remove the foreign matter as
quickly as possible.
The gray squirrel is not a speed
Evening star., 1941-09-17
BY LILLIAN cox. ATHEY.

At this season the gray squirrels
seem to be intent upon collecting
all the first acornS that drop from
the oak trees Their fur coats and
handsome. buShy tails make them
look prosperous indeed. A closeup
Of the gray squirrel shows the fur
10 be black and white, or pepper
and-Salt gray. The underfur is a
lead color and each Of the over
hairs leaden at the base, then buff,
then blackish and finally the tip is
pure white. The cheeks, muZZle,
upper parts Of paws are almost
sienna: but the chin. throat and
underside of the legs are white So
is the underneath and the long tail
hairs match the body color of the
fur coat. Sometimes you will find
q really blaCk-clad brother or sister
among them. This is but a color
phase. In Minnesota there are
often as many blaCk-Coated children
as gray ones, and mechanism or color
variation increases in frequency the