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The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
$500 Selectees
Sent to Custer

Fort Custer, Mich. - Transforming.
civilians into neOphyt~ soldiers III the
r;hte Of 10 Il day. Fort Clusters re-
Gnulit reception center moves into itt'
third busy month with Il prospect Of
even buster times to follow
Officers Of uhe reception center e~sti-
mate that $500 SeeCteeS have been
prOceSssh there since the first groups
Deegsm arriving january 3. The iIletslJ-
IA tbon is geslred 10, Il point where il il
able to handle approximately 400
SelecteerS month.
To maintain this tempo keeps ~ Of
ficeIs and 29S enlisted men busy, IhI
Ter the command of 1t Col. Hammond
ID. Bfrks. Even Though there are no
nEdlctdNIS on Saturdays or Sundays.
the commissioned and enlisted perOu-
nel Of the reception center staff find
plenty TO occupy bheun OH THESE of
days" The volume Of paper work
which Is involved IN the processing of
each selectee is something whiuh
would give mere company commando
ur Il headache.
1t takes the reception center APP
prOximltely three days TO process a
SelIctee, find out what he is best fitted
for. determine where he will function
to the best advantage and then speed
hian on his way to the unit where he
viii undergo his year of army train
ing. The highly specialized aspects ID
this work have called for skilled per
SOnnel
The SeleCteezs who pass through Fort
Clusters reception center come from
Michigan and tlle Chicago AREA
Nh reception center has sometimes
been referred to lbs n human assem-
bly, line" actually there il nothing
quite ~ impeINOnal about its operation
Nowhere else in the army do the in
dividlal aQtbt udeS Uf the Selectee re-
cGive more thoughtful consideration.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
RED CROSS
ORGANIZATION
FOR THIS CITY

AT well attended meeting in tho
city hail last Friday afternoon, steps
were taken toward the organization Of
Red Cross unit in Wyan1otte.
Mrs Cora Daniels presided at the
meeting
Addresses outlining the work OF tase
Red Gross and its applicability 30 tho
defense PROGRAM were given by Bert
Neidig. secretary OF the wyandntte
Council Gf Social Agencies; Mrs John
LOcher. Of the Detroit Red Gross
chapter, who told OF the work being
done by the organization in Europe
and America; Mra Harry ]. Locker OF
Wyandotte; MIS- Helen Ouerndak0w-
siOi OF the local Polish Red Gross unit
Mrs. II. X. Browne and Mrs. RusseM
Hberts OF the British War Relief chap
ter.
A Council committee aQpointed By
Mayor Louis w. Benin Is now search
ing for suitable headquarters for the
local unit
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
Island Filling
Up Against Ii

WyandGte is strongly opposed to
the filling i'm of Mud, Grassy and Ma
majudA Islands in the Detroit river.
On the ground that ii would prove a
menace 30 health by polluting the
city's water supply, and that il would
interfere with navigation On the river.
On Tuesday Chief Assistant Prose
cutOr Julian G. McIntosh, who had
been asked for a legal OPINION gave
other obstacles in tine way OF the fin
ing.
He had been asked for an opinion By
the Point Of Detroit Commission, which
is sponsoring the project
McIntOsk told George W. McCardic.
manager OF the Port Commission, that
the latter body had power under he
present hw 10 acquire land for con-
mercial uses only, and that parkway
plans could be considered only if INCL
denfal to the main commercial pur-
pose.
He pointed out that the title TO Md
island Is becbouded and advised that
II be acquired only after litigation
that would clear the point. He advised
condemnation proceedings.
Both Grassy and Mamajuda islands
he said, were designed by the govern
maa as possible lighthouse sites and
action by the president or Congress-
would be necessary TO free them for
other uses
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
PNEUMONIA
CAUSES DEATH
HENRY v. PARO0

Henry w. PardO. one OF the Oldest
OF WyandOtte'S native born citizens
died Tuesday evening, as the indirect
result OF fall sustained in the gar
age OF his son, A. w. PardO, Last Sat
urtlay. Pneumonia set in, and the end
came three days later
Mr.. Pardo, SO years of age, was
horn and raised i'm WyandOtte, and had
lived here all Of his long life.
He was the city's first street conn
missioner, receiving am appointment
from the old Third wand for the term
1867 1868 He held the office Of con
stable by election. from 1870 to 1879.
and again from 1885 to 1887. By APP
isOintment. he served "A year as pound
master, from 1893 to 1885.
In addition to the son named, Mr..
PariO leaves a daughter, Mrs. Alice
Iindeman IF Flat Rock. three grand
children and three great7grandchild-
rem.
Funeral services were held at the
Nixon funeral home at O'Clock yes
terCAay AFTERNOON, conducted by Rev.
E. H. Wilcox OF the First Methodist
church Burial was in BlOomdale Gem
etery
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
Milk Fund
Concert Monday

All entertainment to raise funds fOG
the WyandOtte school children's milk
fund will be held ut the WyandOtte
theater next Monday afternoon at 8
O'Clock. A show will be given that in
cludes comedy. historical film,
The Monroe DOctrine," and Mickey
Rooney i'm "Huckleberry Finn"
Tickets are selling at 20 cents each
and may be purchased in the schOJls
or at the theater ON the day Of the
performance.
Associated Theaters is donating the
facilities OF the Wyandhtte theater.
and a cOdnmi btee REPRESENTING most
organized groups is working hand tO
make this money aiSing effort a big
success. Otto Welke is general chair
man Of thu. committee.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
NLRB ELECTION
IS AGREED TO
At PENN. SALT

\ threatened CIO strike at the plant
of the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacture
ing Company in WyandOtte, set for
Tuesday, has been averted, as least
Temporal rily
The strike was scheduled by the
United Mine Workers of America
(CIO). Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock
representative of the Clio union, the
company and the independent Pennsalt
Workers Union signed stipula ton ian
the office Of Federal OOncifia tor Unc-
ian +. Rye, which provided for a Ma
tiOMal Labor Relations Board election.
Previously, Whitman s. Knudsen,
OPM chief at Washington, had sent a
telegram, protesting that the Penn.
Salt plant lis the only practical source
facture" for the army and navy.
August SchOlle, state Clio president
had flied notice of intention TO
strike. SciDolle was notified by Edward
NJ. Owen, State Labor Meditation
Board cOncilfalbOr, that q 30-day
cooling off, period would be required.
The company employs about $50
hOurly rated workers. 1t has more than
100000 in defense orders. and Knud-
sen said that it's Importance TO the
defense program was greater than the
figures might Indicate.
The Clio cha rged THAI the cOmaHny
had r fused III bargain collectively.
The election will he held next
Thursday
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
Alkali FIest
to Start Early

The WyandOtte Transportation
Company. subsidiary Of the Michigan
Alkali Company. is planning for an
early opening Of navigation this
Sglring. Next Sunday it is expected
TINT the self -unlOader COnneaut will
srtrrr ON lis first trip of the season.
1t will be Differed by Captain w. H..
Yates and Chief Engineer Justin X.
Huston.
Other. vessels of the fleet are Off
,'ered AZ follows: WyandOtte, Capita in
Henry F. Kryesin. Engineer Earl Will
sOn; Huron, Captain J. &. Mccormick,
Engineer Neil Mcneil; Alpena, Cap
rain John c. BrGadweH Engineer
Leonard Galley.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
Mrs. Shurmur
Passes at 81

Mrs. Edith III. Shurmur, Of sc Pine
street, died suddenly hast Friday nieat
at her home. She was "a years of age.
Surviving are four sons, William,
Thomas, Alfred and Leonani Shur-
muir, and two daughters, MIS-. God
frey Bamosky and Mrs. Joseph Baum
och AN are residents OF this city.
There are also living three brothers,
Herbert Bakewen OF Wayne William
Isakewell OF Plymouth and Christian
Blackwell OF England
Funeral services were held ON Tues-
day morning at the Nixon funeral
home at O'Clock and at ST Patrick
church at $50. Burial was iii Fern
daAe cemetery.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
Former Resident
Dies in Hospital

William s. Sprague, former resident
of WyandOtte, died at the age OF "A at
the Saratoga bdHdtaA, Detroit, on
March 8. After the death OF his bro
ufhr. the late Dr. Fred p. Sprague.
Mr.. and Mrs William 8. Ssrague went
TO live with their gNnddauel1ter, Mil
dred MathesOn, Dip Sheridan street,
Detroit.
The remains were taken 10 Oeve-
land, Ohio, for inttrmeza
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
Purple Heart
Names Officers

The newly organized post Of the
Purple Heart has chosen the follow
ing officers:
Coqnma nder. Stanley StuH; senior
yke commander. Daniel Cohen adju-
taaH, Chris Maghiehse; chaplain
Percy SciseA: surgeon. A. W. En- a.
,bistS sergeant al (, rms. Joseph RO
srMski: JUNIOR vice cdasfl, Irving
keiSa: finance OFFICER. Lloyd Lutte
judge advocate. Chris MaShiesesse
t:i.dori;N. William f. Davis
A paAsic installation viii b. held in
StsMe auditorium OH S4tREiy. April 20
win Ntay,r I>.i's w Rt-ldn making,
he welcoming aa.!..>>
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
Social Workers
Meet Monday

The annual nesting of the Wyan-
0otte- Trenton Council Of Social Agen-
cies viii be held next Monday even
ing in the Presbyterian church house
on Chestnut street Officers wiz be
elected and a report on the work Of
the agencies helped by the community
fund will be given members.
DR. Henry X. CarStens. president
elect of the Michigan State Medical
society, WILL deliver an address on
: Modern Trends in Medicine"
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14

The City Council, at its meeting
Tuesday night, approved the list of
election boards as submitted b7 the
City Election Commission, for the
general election ON April z. Rates Of
pay authorized were: Ulairmen of the
boards, SIS; board members $40. The
city clerk was instructed TO transfer
81, 1898 from the contingent fund to
the election fund to cover the balance
Of this fiscal year.
A cOLmnunicat ton waS received from
Il. +. Malta, secretary OF the Great
Lakes HarbOrS Association. thanking
the Council for it's hosphlty during
his recent visit to the city.
The matter Of securing $40, 92492 in
bonds for the city sinking fund in
vekstment account was referred to the
city attorney for recommendation
The bonds are offered TO the city By
the Watson Woodward Corporation Of
Detroit.
City Clerk Lawrence ]. LaCoure
was authorized to advertise for bids
for the purchase OF parts OF Lots ii
and 10 Of the Rich Welch subdivision.
The city recently acquired these Lots
for the opening OF Walnut street, and
villa sell the portion OF the lots not
needed for that purpose.
A class Co restaurant Incense was
authorized To be issued to John Sanr-
aras, 3225 Riddle avenue.
a communication was received from
Roy GrandneiiSon asking the COUNCIL
to reopen his case regarding alleged
damage done To tire on his car
while travelling over a detOur near
Goddard read The request was grant
ed and Mayor Louis w. Benin appoint
ed committee consisting Of CITY At
torDey Fred J. Gartner, City Engineer
r. w. Lddle and Counsilmen George
G.. Beim and Louis GIuh. to inyesfi-
gate the matter
The Council ordered tire. vacating Of
the east IA feet OF Twelfth street be-
tween Superior boulevard and the al
ley between Superior Boulevard and
Vinewpod avenue.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
Indian Encampment
Annual Banquet

Indian EICsllnpmtah. No. 1J3. /. o.
@. f., Will SPONSOR II southern fried
chicken dinner. This aiMnllnl spring
banquet wild he held Friday, March
~ at pm. Indian EDcampment will
act aS host to suburban subordinate
lodge members and guests Approx
msItFIy 100 plates will be preEH red iH
BticA EldiOn of Il large crowd.
Following the supper an open camp
meeting will be held
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
Shew
Oh March 80

The CalOM and Usher club uf st.
Elizabettl church are rehearsing for a
minstrel show which they will present
in the IAbadie school on March 80 A
NH tinee performance viii be given at
I:1J pm. ami an evening show at
S:lI
This is the second annual minstrel
show given by the club, and an inter
CSti1lg program in assured.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
Registration 10
Close tuesday

Final registration day for the city
election in April is next Tuesday
March Is On that day City Clerk
Lawrence J. LaCOurse will be in his
office from o'clock am. to 8 O'Clock
pm, for the purpose of registering
voters who may appear
Only new voter, or those who have
changed their name or address need
register
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
FUNERAL MONDAY FOR
MRS. ANNE RABISCHKE

Following a short ihneSS Mrs Anne
Rssbieh9oe died OH Thursday Of hast
week at her fEme, 1O26 Second street
She Was "a years Of age. Surviving
arp two children, MIS-. Amanda De
Lash of Tawas City and Max Ra
hischke Of Detroit; also mine grand
children and 13 great79randcifilllrtal
Funeral services were held at tbs
Nixon funeral hBnle and ut ST. Eliza
l,5hh church on Monday morning. fol-
owed lay burial in Mt. CUrqnel cnR'
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
Youths Are
Fined for Larceny

Justice Roy OoOzner has fined two
Youths so and Gusts each for stealing
AUTO hub caps last November. The
hOys ara Curtis Boyd, IL, OF East
James street, River Rouge and James
tistgnier. II. OF "A West GhenwuOd,
Ek0rse The fines were paid.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
CLUB WILL DISCUSS
AMERICAN YOUTH

The Tuesday Study club will hold
its next meeting on the afternoon Of
March Is, in the city bald club rooms-
Grin w. Kaye Of Lansing. national
youth administrator for Michigan,
wlh deaiNer an address on Our Amer.
icaa Youth"
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
Legion Registration
Progressing Lively

During TeCsAin weeks. the Ameiram
Legion has registered no Of its mem
bedS and other war veterans As a
part I'd the national defense. program.
This is part OF the national program
TO mlke available the services Of war
veterans along yariMrs lines, In the
present trUnblel state Of the country.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
Boxing Tournament
April 81 to Is

A boxing tournament. Sponsored hy
the Exchange club and the Choir and
Usher club Of St Patrick church, and
directed by the department of recrea
lion, will be held in St Patrick GymE
on April q, -, "a and -
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
Rotary Club
Boosting Seal Sale

The sale OF Easter seals for the
benefit of crippled children, viii be in
charge OF WyanItOtte Rotary club.
John Hale is general chairman.
The price OF seals is one cent each.
and a sheet Of 100 costs 81.
The sale opens March q and win
contirnue until April IL. Faster Sun
thay
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
SCHOOL TEACHER LOSES
RADIO FROM HIS CAR

On Thursday G hst week. some
one broke into the automobile of u. s.
Bench. a teacher i'm Roosevelt school.
and stole a radio. A window was brOk-
en b. g.i6n entrancc 10 the car.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14
ATTENDANCE OFFICER
IN MCKINLEY SCHOOL

IbR TO the sale Of the Carnegie IL
+brary building. the office OF NeksOn
IIetbtick. school attendance officer, has
l.gen removed 10 the Mckinley school.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1941-03-14

The Council ordered the. yacating Of
the east IA feet OF Twelfth street be-
tween Superior boulevard and the al
ley between Superior Boulevard aud
VinewOOd avenue.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-15
ASK TRANSFER FROM PENN TO
MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT

At the meeting of the county
board of education a petition was
filed signed by 81 electors, asking
for the transfer of all of section 80
and part of SO, from the Westland
area, and sections IL and 18, Todds
area from the Penn township school
district to Marion township district.
The proposed change would make
the Marion township line, also the
line between the Penn and Marion
school districts. The transfers OF
the Westland and Todds districts
were made some years ago. The
board received the petition, and
with it was the map, showing the
suggested changes. Superintendent
c.. w. Mallett was ordered to make
investigation, as to petition, the
map, and the general authenticity
of the same. The hearing on the Pc
tition is set for June IA at o'clock.
The land owners of Marion town
ship, in the Westland district and
now in the Penn district include
James and Ida Boyd, F. and A. Daw-
son, F. j. Strobe, A. M. Hummel, l..
A. Boyd, L. t. Huffman and Chas.
Huffman.
The Todds area now in the Penn
district, include these land owners:
E. j. Lindimore, Carl Syphers,. w.
M. Hilaman, A. r. Starting, M. T.
Clifford, B. G. Davis, T. Coleman, H.
E. Kille, H. H. Choguill w. Fl.
Riecker, J. w. Pierpoint, T. Starting
and Lawson Geddes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-15
DEATH TAKES HATTIE
III. BARNES

Miss Hattie H. Barnes, near Un-
ionville, passed away Tuesday even
ing about nine o'clock. Although
she had not been well for a year OF
So and not SO well of late, her death
was sudden and unexpected.
The deceased was a daughter OF
Ex-Commissioner Robert w. Barnes
and the late Mary Olney Barnes,
and was born in Windsor township
Oct. 2, 1868 Her age was 72 years,
six months and IL days. Miss
Barnes death occurred at the home
of her father. and her step-mother,
with whom she resided. Besides her
father, and step-mother. she is sur
vived by one sister, Mrs. j. P.
Moore, Windsor township, and four
brothers, Ivan. William and Howard
Barnes, all of Unionville, and Huse
Barnes of Lowell. One sister, Mrs
Zelda Moore died March 3, 1907, in
Oklahoma.
The deceased had been a faithful
member of the Pleasant Grove Pres
byterian church since early child
hood. She was a good woman, whose
chief interest in life was her home
The body rests at the Miller under
taking parlors where it will remain
until the funeral
Last rites will be held at the
Pleasant Grove Presbyterian church
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with
the deceased's pastor, Rev. Mr. War
ner, of Beverly. officiating Inter
ment will be in the family plot at
Pleasant Grove cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-15
MISS ETHEL WHITEHOUSE
STILL IN HOSPITAL

Miss Ethel Whitehouse, who un-
derwent a serious eye operation
for separated retina in a Los An
geles Calf, hopital, is still in the
hospital. and will likely be for sew
eral weeks. Just how successful the
operation will be, cannot be de-
termined until after the bandages
are removed The operation was
by DR.. Walker, who is one of the
few doctors in the world, performing
such operations which is a very del
icate one. He has had both index
fingers removed. because they were
in the way when performing the
operation. The retina was brought
together with fine platinum wire.
Due to the fact that the doctor does
not want Miss Whitehouse to use
any muscles near her eyes, her
nourishment must all be liquid.
Miss Whitehouse is daughter of
Mrs. Minnie Whitehouse of this
place, and has many other relatives
and friends in this county, who are
hoping the operation will be sue
ceSsful
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-15
RtBlD FOX NEAR SHARPSRIRG
OTHER FOX NEWS

On May 9Th a vicious fox attack
ed Frank b. Elliott's dog. near
/ Sharpsburg, just over the line in
TINS county. Elliott shot the fox
and its head was sent by Game Pro-
tector Alvin Parmiter to Columbus
FOR examination, with owed nosi-
tive rabies. The dogs disposal was
ordered
Glenn Norris, near Malta. was re-
Gently bitten on the foo bv a fox
believed to have been rabid Nor
rls was passing the dump at the
mead of the Happy Hollow road.
when the animal came out of the
dump. Norris is being given the
Pasteur treatment.
Wilbur Still, near MELVILLE, dis
covered a fox chasing one of his
pigs. About 20 neighbors turned
out but were unable to get the in
truder.
T. j. Osborn and Ed Richardson
OF East Bloom, have Lad manv
chickens destroyed by foxes. Game
protector Parmited has gassed two
dens in that locality. When a fox
den is discovered, don't fail to noti-
fy Mr.. Parmiter.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-15
MRS. LIDE SCOTT. 80
YEARS OLD, TO-DAY

Mrs Llde Scott, who resides hero
IN the Stanbery building, is observ-
ing the 99th anniversary of her
blrth, today. Mrs. Scott is a most
remarkable woman for one of har
years. She resides alone in her
apartment, and does her own housa-
WORK. Mrs. Scott is a faithful mem
per OF the Main Street Church of
Snllst' ana was at services there
last Sunday. Up until a year or So
ago, she attended Sunday school and
puDlc church services regularly.
Mrs. Scott was born in Perry
county, but came to this coun+v
When quite young. In 1850 she was
united in marriage with Hezekiab h
Scott. They resided at Morganyilla
Tor many years. Mr.. Scott died in
1888 They We're the parents of
iour children, two of whom are Iiy-
ing, CHARLES Scott, and Mrs. Ella
Hail OF Windsor township. Mrs
scout moved to this place more than
20 years ago. She retains her fac
uitles to remarkable degree. For
lew days her eyes have been both
eflng her, which gives her worry.
since she greatly enjoys reading
Mrs. Scott's son is IS years of age.
she mas a grandson who is 81, and
great grandchild, 35, and has
great great grandchildren eight or
10 years of age
rms paper extends congratula-
tlons to this remarkable woman
ana JOINS many friends in wishing
Iof her many more years of life.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-15
Man SECHRIST AND MARJopvr
McELHINEY WERE WED DEC

announcement has just been made
oL the marriage of Miss Marior;e
McLinlney OF this place to Mr.. MAY
oeehrls.' or Marion, O., which was
| soIemnlzed Dec. l, 1910. at Russell
ny. Rev. G. w. Townsend of the
irst methodist church of that nlace
performed the ceremony, which wac
Witnessed by Sam Robinson. ir of
Janet Pa, and Arlene Gamerfsfa1d-
er, both near friends of the con-
tracting parties. The bride was
soWhed In black, with white accas~
sorles- Mrs. Sechrist is the onJv
W augn.er OF the late Attorney T. p
1ncEihihey Nly and Catherine Ritchev
nihey. She is graduate of
ataskala nigh school and holds an
-. q. degree in Arts and Science
from ONO University. She is a most
attractive young woman.
Mr: Sechrist is the son of Mr. and
MRS. Roy H. Sechrist, of Marion Ho
is graduate Of Marion high school
ana Will graduate this June froro
ONO University with the p do
gree In Education, and he plans m
ioliow the teaching profession He
IS quite prominent in the Sigma Pi
fraternity, and is a young man Of
Stefllng worth. These estimahIo
young people are held in high es-
teem by many friends. They snen+
the week end in Marion. Mrs Go
christ remaining, preparatory TO e,-
ing to housekeeping.
lney Will be at home after Iuna
~ at 657 Windsor street. Marion
Ohio. ion'
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-05-15
CONCERNING CHAIN LETTERS
AND POSTAL CARDS

Under date of May 1, 1941, the
department at Washington, ID. c.,
sent out the following:
Notice to all postmasters: The
mails in all parts of the country are
being flooded at the present time
with letters and postal cards relat-
ing to so-called endless chain
.Hankie Club, Apron Club Flower
Club Towel Club, Hobby Club,
etc, schemes.
Patrons of the various post offices
depositing in the mails cards and
letters relating to schemes of this
nature should be warned that the
sending of such matter through the
mails is violation of the postal
fraud and lottery statues. Notices
are served upon persons particlpat-
ing in such schemes whose names
come to the attention Of the Post
Office Department requiring them to
show cause why fraud orders should
not be issued against them. Such
orders forbid the delivery of any
mail to the persons named therein