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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
Committee For Food
Supplies Organized

Board Of Commerce agriculture
and food supply committee was
organized this noon at Hotel
Huron. James F. Warner Is chair
man. Daniel Brooks was named
vice chairman and George A..
Veins. secretary.
Attending the meeting were
Mayor Ross X. Bower, Or. NJ. z.
Soller, chairman Of the board
health, sanitation and water sup
ply committee; Mrs. Paul Ehman.
representing consumer protection;
and Owen ]. Cleary, Board Of Com
merce president.
Discussion centered on methods
OF publicizins surplus foods for
consumption at a time when food
shortages would be prevalent.
Problems OF securing foods TO
supply increased demands were
considered.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
Miss Ruby Poole, Belleville,
Olaf HI. Wilson, ROmulus, Wed

Belleville, Mich, Aug. s. The
marriage OF Ruby Nell Poole
Romulus, took place Saturday
evening on the lawn at the home
Of the brides parents, at Z o.
clock. Judge George C. Coleman
officiating.
The bride was attired in a gown
OF floor length white chiffon over
white satin with finger tip veil
and the dress cut on very slender
lines with square neck and shir-
red bodice with very short sleeves.
Her bouquet was lovely pink
and white rose buds with green
leaves and white ribbon bows.
The bridesmaid was Miss Clau-
dele Wilson, sister of the groom.
Her dress was of light green
satin brocade cut on slim lines
with short sleeves and square
neck line. Miss Wilson's flowers
were half blown red roses with
green leaves and green ribbon
bows.
Mr.. Wilson's attendant was
Freeman c. Watkins, Dearborn.
The single ring service was
used In the ceremony.
The men of the party were at
tired in dark pin stripe suits with
white boutonnieres.
The groom is the son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Claude Wilson, Romulus,
and the bride is the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Poole, Saw
age Rd.. Belleville. Both Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilson and their parents
were born in Kentucky. About 65
guests were present at the mar
riage of the couple which was
followed by reception.
Guests present at the reception
included: Mr.. and Mrs. Dewey
Parks and Frederick Parks and
Mrs. Ferrill Thomas, Ypsilanti;
Mrs. Ann Cahoon, Mr.. c. l.. Ca
hoon, Rex Jones, Dearborn; Miss
Effie Laybourn, Miss. Rosalie
Schall. Belleville; Mr.. and Mrs.
John Olwick, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Griffith, Holland. Ohio; Mr..
and Mrs. John B. Wilson. Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex Jones, Dearborn; Mr.,
and Mrs. Ray A. Barnes, Center
line, Mich, Miss Betty Doken.
Novi; Mr.. and Mrs. Hansford
Douglas, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Douglas, Pontiac; Mr.. and Mrs.
Clovis York, son George. Miss
Helen Copp. Harsens. Island;
Raymond Shukit. Whitaker;
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Kissil, and
Clarence Klssil, Belleville; Mr..
and Mrs. r. Jones. Miss Doris La
Rue, Arthur Huston, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ashe Wilson and family, Edward
Moore, Wayne; Clarence Wat
kins. B. ]. Burpoe, Henry Griffith,
Rose Singleton, Jean Morris,
Everett Scheffier, Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel B. Treece, Mr.. and Mrs.
George A. Smith, Marie McCas-
land, Ila McCasland, Doris Holt,
Virginia Barnes, Rosalee and Her.
man Douglas, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam
McCutcheon.
The young couple will build a
new home on Savage Rd., near the
home of the brides parents in
the near future. Many useful and
beautiful gifts were received.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
BITTER BATTLE IN.
HOUSE LIKELY on :.
DRAFT EXTENSION
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istration's measure were expected
to sponsor pay increase amend
ments that were defeated In the
Senate before Mead presented his
compromise proposal.
Among the defeated amendments
was one by Sen. Downey (D) Calf.
which proposed to give service men
bonus" OF $50 a month after a
year OF service, and another by Sen.
Johnson (D) Colo. would have in
creased the pay OF all enlisted and
drafted soldiers 25 per cent.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
John GoIdener Remains
Recovered Near Shore

The body OF John Goldener, 10.
was found by Bellevi,ls pillce near
the shore OF McMullen Park Thurs
day afternoon about "a hours af-
ter he drowned in view OF his fam
lily as he swan after an inflated
inner tube. The remains were in
about IL feet OF water 80 feet from
the shore.
The youth had drowned while
attempting to recover the tube be-
ing used by his young brother to
float in the water during a pic
mic outing. Another brother, Rich.
ard, died from injuries received
while diving at Crosse lie June 81.
The Goldeners live in Allen Park.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
Rotary Speakers

Three from Ypsilanu Vicinity
were speakers at the Rotary dis
tfict assembly at Windsor Thurs
day. E. H. Chapelle spoke on
methods of club and membership
expansion, Fred Fischer, Belleville,
spoke on the place OF Rotary in
small communities and Associate
Professor Lawrence PreuSs, Ann
Arbor, spoke on the international
war situation. Mr.. Chapelle. past
district governor. and Mr.. Fischer,
past president of Belleville Rotary,
spoke on the day program. Mr..
Preuss spoke at the banquet Thurs
day night.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08

CALDWELL, N. J. ms A
walkout of several hundred men
at the propeller plant of the Cur
tiss Wright Corp. today imperilled
more than $100,000,00O worth of
aircraft defense contracts. The
walkout followed an NLRB cleo
ton held last night at the plant,
and occurred only a few hours be-
fore William Knudsen, co-director
Of OPM. was to arrive on his in.
spection tour of eastern air plants.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
IN WALL STREET
STOCK MARKET
lone LISTLESS

New York, Aug. SINS The
stock market maintained a list
less tone at the opening today,
with leaders holding around last
nights closing levels in extreme
ly quiet trading.
There were few features in the
drab opening. A number OF rep
resentative issues failed to sell
in the first fifteen minutes.
Sears Roebuck, ex-dividend "a
stood out with a gain OF a point
on its first two sales.
Phelps-Dodge, Union Carbide,
United Aircraft, Woolworth, Santa
Fe and Fajardo Sugar each adj
vanced fractions. Similar declines
were shown by Kennecott, Ana
conda, Southern Pacific, Standard
Oil of N. j. and Montgomery Ward.
General Motors was unchanged.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
Drivers Pay

Drivers Pay
George Yates. this city, paid IS
for speeding, and Willard Green,
also Ypsilanti. paid 1896 for driv-
ing without an operators license
when they appeared before Justice
Edward c. Simmonds in municipal
court today. For minor offenses
the following paid 81 each: E. c.
Hetherwick, Jackson; ]. B. Win
ans, Ann Arbor; William G.. Spike,
Saline; John Kararienski. Detroit;
David Proctor, Glenwood Thomas,
Charles E. Shaver. Edmund Cow
ings. Mrs. Lenore Whitman, all OF
this city.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08

PARIS, Cvia Berlin)-INS-New
demands for full French collabor-
alton and cabinet shuttle in the
Vichy government were made to-
day by the Paris Press. The "nou.
veaux temps, calling for changes
in the cabinet OF Marshall Henri
Philippe Petain at vichy, pointed
to the necessity OF full collabora-
ton policy with Germany"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
To Be Graduated

Charlotte Lewis Lane and Donna
Irene Baker, both OF this city. will
be graduated from Western Mich
igan College with the degree oil
Bachelor OF Science at the end oil
the summer session today. Miss
Lane will also.receive a state secon'
Diary provisional certificate.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
Birthday Celebrated

A party was given celebrating
the 18th birthday Of Miss Virginia
Korgal recently. Guests mum ber-
ed about twelve. Virginia was the
recipient OF many lovely gifts in
Guiding a beautiful wrist watch
from her mother and aunt, Mrs.
Ted Remus.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08

WASHINGTON ms Secre
tary. of Treasury Morgenthau to-
day asked Congress to restore the
s300,000,000 cut in the tax biz
made by the House. by "substafi
TALLY lowering" the personal eY
emptions and broadening the I'M
come tax base.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter H. Beck,
Jr. and friends, Detroit, returned
from their western vacation trip
late Sunday and spent the night
at the home of Mrs. Beck's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Cole
man. Sr. returning to Detroit
Monday.
John H. Spring and Robert
Hoag who went on a trip to Min
nesota accompanied by John Rob
ert Clark have returned to their
homes here. John Robert remain
ed at his home in Boyne City on
the return trip where the other
boys visited for two days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Mentally
and children have returned from
their vacation trip through Can
ada. They visited relatives who
live there.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Coleman,
Jr. entertained Bernard Gregg,
Belleville, and Miss Virginia Carl
son. Willow, at dinner Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gregg and
children of Indiana were guests
at the home OF their uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Gregg,
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wellington Coy
Kendall and Richard left Satur-
day for a vacation In the north.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hulett. and
grandchildren Miss Leora Hulett
and Jimmy came home Tuesday
from a trip to Bay City where
they visited Samuel Westfall and
also vacationed at Thunder Bay,
Alpena.
Phillip Smith. Wyandotte, who
has been a hospital patient sever
al weeks is much improved, and
at present Is guest at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Carl Gotta
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
LAST RITES HELD FOR
MRS. PHYLLIS HURD

Funeral services were held
Monday afternoon at 100 p. m. in
Roberts Funeral Chapel for Mrs.
Phyllis Hurd who passed away
Friday in Eloise Hospital after
an illness Of about three months.
Mrs. Hurd was born April Ct,
1875 in Detroit and was the
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. William
Laura.
Rev. William Richards, North
Vile, officiated and interment
was In Martinsville.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
JUDGE coLEMAN's BROTHER,
WILLIAM, FERNDALE, PASSES

Mr.. and Mrs. George Coleman
Sr., Mr.. and Mrs. George Coleman
Jr.. Miss Laurel Coleman, Belle
Vile, and Mrs. Jennie Coleman
Smith, Willis. Mrs. Rose Coleman
Beck. Detroit, attended the funer-
al OF William Coleman, Ferndale,
Tuesday.
Mr.. Coleman was the last sur
vtving brother of Judge George
Coleman, Sr.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
To Waive ExtradItIon

Sgt.-Detective C. ]. Ray accom-
panied Deputy John OVAL OF YER
million County, ILL.,, to Ann Arbor
this morning to arrange extradi-
ton OF Kenneth Embry, this city,
wanted in Danville, ILL.,, to answer
breaking and entering charges. Mr..
Embry said he would waive extradi.
ton, but he must be brought before
Judge George w. Sample before
he can be turned over to the ILL
nois officer.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
Purchases Building

Prof. Mehran X. Thomson has
purchased the building at s and 10
W. Michigan Ave. where William
H. Cattermole has operated second
hand store for many years. The new
owner plans to modernize the front
of the building and construct a new
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
Called BY De ath

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Block. Miss
Vera Block and Kenneth Holcomb
have returned from Pontiac where
they were called by the death OF
John Joyce, who once lived in this
city. He died Of heart disease at the
age OF 81 in General Hospital. Pom
tiac, Monday afternoon. He left one
grandson, Judson Joyce, this city.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
Leaves For Girls Camp

Elaine Graham left Monday
morning for weeks stay at a
girls camp in Brighton which
she won for good scholarship in
the Bible school at Grace Chapel.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
To Plan Safety Drive

To assist Junior Chamber OF Com
merce safety committee in outlining
a program OF traffic safety for
Ypsilanti a special meeting with
representatives OF two state organ
izations will be held Monday at 3
O'Clock In Hotel Huron. The state
delegates will be James w. Brzu-
chowski, district traffic engineer OF
the state highway department, and
f. A. Davis, OF the safety and traf-
fic division of AAA.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
Cars Collide

Cars Collide -.
Mrs. Gladys Prest, 80 Grant St,
backing from a curb near 81 z.
Cross st. Thursday afternoon col
lided with another backing car, OPP
Grated by Mrs. Frances Westfall.
1888 Davis st. A. Edwin Gulick,
314 Glenwood Ave, and Richard l..
Lutte, Detroit, driving cars at the
Ecorse Rd. and e. Michigan Ave.
intersection Thursday afternoon,
collided.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
Given Saddle Horse
Put Out Graaa Fire

The Belleville Fire Department
was called out Wednesday after
noon to put out a grass fire In a
field near the Henry Deering
home, Sumpter Rd.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
Ypsilanti Briefs

interior in the two first floor stores.
Apartments are planned on the sec
ond floor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
Given Ticket

Given Ticket
Wesley Utech, 25 S. Grove St,
was given a ticket for reckless
driving this morning after he was
involved in an automobile accident
in the 800 block OF W. Michigan
Ave. The Utech car collided with
the rear OF a car operated by Frank
S. Starks, Pontiac, as the latter
stopped for a car ahead.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
In The Sick Room

Donna Mae and Terry PEBBLES
returned from Boyer Memorial Hos
pital Thursday where they each
had a tonsillectomy.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
jackson Child La iured

The small daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawrence Rogers. Jackson,
was injured IN Victory Park,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
Vegetables

Detroit. Mich, Aug. s.
ASPARAGUS - No. /, so o 75c
doz. punches.
GREEN BEANs-No. 1, 81 O $50
bu.
BEETS-No. I, 25935c doz. bchs.
CARROTS-No. 1, 80 q 40c doz.
punches.
CELERY-No. l, c0@30c doz. bchs.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
Poultry

Poultry
Detroit, Mich, Aug. S-Poultry:
market steady. Hens. average run.
21c; leghorn hens, 8 lbs up.
tic; cocks. 10@12c; rock springers,
4 lbs up, 21c; under lbs. zoe; leg
horn broilers, / Y lbs up, 1sc. No un.
loading OF poultry before a. m. or
after 3 p. m. Saturdays no unload.
ing.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08

Rttsnd Funeral
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Gregg and
daughter Marie. and son Bernard
and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Gregg
attended the funeral of Mrs.
Percy Gregg's mother Monday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
Butter and Eggs

Detroit, Mich, Aug. s.
BUTTER-Best creamery in tubs,
34%@S5%c.
EGGS - Current receipts. 241ac;
dirties, 231Ac; checks, 221zc.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08

Belleville, while playing on the
children's slides. She was given
medical treatment.
Birthdays Observed
The birthdays of Ronald and
Leonard .Ostrowski sons Of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Ostrowski. Martz
Rd. was observed Sunday. The
youngsters enjoyed a family din
ner and a beautifully decorated
birthday cake.
Reunion To Be August II
The first reunion OF the Craft
Carton families will be held at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. o. B.
Tabor, 42720 Riggs Rd., Aug II
with a cooperative dinner.
Given Saddle Horse
Miss Patsy Fischer, is the owner
OF a saddle horse, a gift from her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Fisch-
er, on her return from girls camp
Saturday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-08
Daily Market Report

oNIoNs-No. / green. s5G5oc doII
bchs.
PEAs-No. /, s1.259l.5O bu.
POTATOBS-No. l, IS q s5c bu|
RADISHES-Red, No. /. 40 o So
doz punches.
RHUBARB-Outdoor. No. 1. 25@3d
doz. punches.
RUTABAGAS-No. /, 75cq$1 bu.
Fruits
Detroit, Mich, Aug. s.
APPLES-Transparents, No. 1. 50
@S5c blu; Northern Spies, No. II
$l.25Q1.50 bu.: Duchess, No. II
65@90c bu.
BLACKBERRIES-No. /. s393.5q
24-qt. crate.
RED RASPBERRIES-No. /, IS d
$50 "a at. crate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
State Board Of Pardons Will Hear Three Petitions on Coming Monday
Olsen, Fleming, Johnston to Appear Before Board
 at That Time

The State Board of pardons will hear petitions filed by three men convicted in the Waterbury con. spiracy case next Monday: Carl D. Olsen, former lScai banker, serving 2 to l2 years term; Thomas J. Flenl- ing, ex.Waterbury superintendent ot streets, sentenced to from one tc three years, and John s. Johnston, New York broker, serving a two tc five years sentence.
 Although news that the trio had petitioned for pardons was received more than a month ago, rurnors per- sist that Fleming has, or will with- draw his application for release. Ac- cording to some sources, 1t was indicated that the former street su- perintendent regarded a request for pardon at the present time as. futile
 All three have had time taken of their sentences for good behavior an automatic procedure in states prison. The term of Olsen has been reduced by seven months, that oi Fleming by two months, and John. ston has received communication oi the same amount. The latter tive have served more than seven months since their appeals were denied by the state supreme court on March 6 of this year. Olsen who did moi take an appeal, has been incalcer- ated since October l9, 1889.
 Eight Other Petitions
 Eight other petitions for pardon from men, seven of whom were sen. fenced in Waterbury superior court to terms total;ng from 75 to l01 LConkinuad on Page Al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
BRITISH BOMBS
 CRACK GERMANY
Despite Gales Planes Drive Far Inside; Axis Trying
 Squeeze Play

London, Oct. 29- (UP) - Giant four lnotored British bombing planes fought a northerly gale dur ing the night to penetrate far into German territory, attacking wide areas over south and southwest Germany, the Air Ministry said itl communique today.
 Docks at Cherbourg, on the French invasion coast also were bombed and aircraft of the Fighter command attacked airdromes over northern France, the Ministry said. GAll planes, including those of the Bomber command who took part in the German raid, returned safe, the Ministry asserted.
 Havoc fighters, American built (DouglaS) took part in the air- drome raids, the Ministry said. Six fires were started at an airdrome near Abbeville, which was bombed three times within two hours, the Ministry said.
 'The Air and Home Security min- istries said that German planes dropped a few bombs at various places in southwest England, caus- ing a few casualties including some fatal ones and that one German plane was downed.
 Trying Squeeze Play
 New York, Oct. 29 29--(UP)-- The
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
PLANE WRECKER
 IS UNDER ARREST
EmpIoye of Glenn Martin Co. Caught By G.Men,
 COnfesses

Washington, Oct. 2o--(Up)-Wil- liam A. Etzel. 2i, employe of the Glen L. Martin Co, Baltimore, has been arrested by agents of the Fed- eral Bureau of Investigation o, charges of numerous acsS of sabo- tage directed against bombers," the Justice Department announced to- day. A native of Baltimore, Etzel is the son of German parents and has been employed ct the aircraft company since Ar\ust, 1889, officials said. Director JofS Edgar Hoover said Etzel had admitted SabotaginG planes which were being Inanufac- lured for the army. Etzel confessed that he was motivated by . desire to prevent use of these bomberS against the Axis Powers, Hoover said. -'
 The acts in question involved seri- ouS damage to the wiring and sig mailing devices on the komberg Etzel has also confessed placing foreign materials in the gasoline tanks of certain planes in an effort to make these planes Q "deatt trap" Hoover added.
 If convicted on the charges, Etze' faces a possible / l0-year sentence and up to SiO,000 fine for each act of sabotage committed, justice of. ficials said
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29
Interest Aroused In Election On Tuesday
Democrats Have RedoubIed Their Efforts Because of Charges Made By c. 0. p. Political Machine
 Through W. J.,Pape

Awakening of interest in the city election campaign by voters was noticeable today, but signs still point to a light vote next Tuesday when local citizens go to the polls. Party workers report considerably more election talk and argument among residents of their districts and be- iieye that interest will continue to mount daily.
 Democrats, incensed at the "hard- boiled political machine" charge of Publisher William J. Pape, have re- doubled their campaign efforts. They claim that direct and inferential attacks on Mayer Vincent A. Scully have boomeranged and are win- ming instead of losing votes for the mayor. They contend that many party members who had been luke warm about the election are now actively working for a smaShing victory.
 c. o. P. Personal Appeals
 The Republican organization con. tinues it's campaign startegy of few public meetings but extensive neigh borhood ca1vasses and personal ap- peals. The Independent Democrats have begun mail campaign to supplement their personal appeals.
 The number of voters registered this year will rot be definitely known until the end of the week, but 1t Is estimated that the voting list will contain close to 47,0o0 names, 'This would be about 2,0O0 more than the 1899 voting list contained.
 In the 1889 election, after an ex- ceedingly otter campaign, there were 36, l704 votes cast, or about 80 per cent of the registration. Neither the total vote nor the percentage Is expected to be as nigh this year.
 Busy schedules have been arr (Conkinued on Page 4)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29

ever since. His latest demand was for $l 900 a month temporary ali- mony. That was couple of weeks ago in San Bernardino, Calf.
 His wife told Judge Charles C.. Allison she was broke. Next morn ing she was embarrassed to learn that Earl Carroll's press agent was planning a bener1t performance in her behalf. Judge Allison held that Wallace couldn't collect from Mae, even if she had the cash, because he was a bigamist.
 She said she couldn't have been married in 1911, because she was too little. She estimated that she then was about seven years old. Her story was okay, too. Nobody minded, except Wallace. He kept on filing law suits, 80 many of them that Miss West decided finally to let the pub lie in on the secret of her age.
 She admitted she married tht man ln 1911. and 1ha& she was somer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-29

Congressrnarl J. Joseph Smith to- day made public his correspondence with Steven J. Avyan of Thomaston, who wrote him on October 4, This Is the date of my second birthday the anniversary of my entrance into this land of freedom. For on October 2, 1889, I first arrived in the United States of America.
 "On this occasion of my anniver. sary wish to show my appreciation for the blessings that have come to me since my arrival in America = the country where I plan to make my permanent home. have now taken out my first citizenship papers and am in every way endeavoring to make myself a good American" MT. Avyan's letter continued.
 Anniversary Gift
 'ACould I impose upon you to ask you through what channel I could make an anniversary gift, to the amount of one weeks wages, for the benefit Of our National Defense? It would make me extremel yhappy to be able to do this. I enclose my check endorsed to the United States of America"
 Congressman Smith referred MT. Avyans letter and check to Presi- dent Roosevelt, who turned 1t over to the Treasury Department as a Donation for National Defense" 1" Under Secretary of the Treasury D. W. Bel ladvised Congressman Smith that a certificate of deposit was be- Ing transmitted to MT. Avyan. He praised the high degree of patriot ism evidenced-by MT. Avyan's letter and donation"
 T assure you, and through you,
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