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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

grave of Casper g. Davis, Jr.
 Post and Auxiliary members hay- Ing uniforms or caps arc requested to wear them, as woll as members of the Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops.
 Rehearsal Tonight
 The drum corps will hold e dress rehearsal and Inspection this eve. hing, ct the club rooms oil Thom- aston avenue and all members arC requested to Do present. Tho corpi Will assemble Memorial Day ct tho rooms at i0:46 c. m. 90 as to marcl, to the park ct ii:i6. Clifford Northrop, commander o Casper Davis post, addressed pupsA of Sprague School this afternoon iy observance of Memorial Day, An, drew Bell, past cnlomander, spok, at Roosevelt School.
 Game Tuesday
 St. Miehael'S CYO girls will hold 2 softball practice this evening at c o'clock ct Waterville Park, Witl, Winnie Buxton coaching. Tuesday the local team will play the Varsity Girls ct Fulton Park at 6:S0 o'clock.
 Mrs. Daniel Sullivan of Homer street entertained members of her card club yesterday afternoon. Her guests were Mrs. William Heaney Mrs. Joseph seery, Miss Josephine LaChance, Mrs. Thomas Buckley Mrs. Francis Whalen, Mrs. James McAree and Mrs. James Qorlnan Prizes were won by Mrs. McAree first: Mrs. Heaney, second, Mrs, 0orman third and Mrs. Sullivan consolation.
 Party Enjoyed Among those attending the Pride of Welch card party and so- cial Tuesday evening, at Foresters Hall, were: Mrs. John Sonier. Mrs Edward Martin, Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. John McAree, Mrs James McAree, Mrs. Edward Laf- ferty, Mrs. Louis Dadario, Mrs. Wil- liam Dunlavey, Mrs. James Waters Mrs. Francis Whalen, Mrs. Thomas Buckley, Mrs. Sarah Callan, Mrs Joseph Seery, Mrs. M. Tcrsino, Mrs Eva Sieferann and Mrs. James Ahrcns. Mrs. Ahrens was in charge assisted by Mrs. Dadario.
 Members of the Cobra Patrol, Boy Scout Troop No. 3i will meet witt, Frank Ware, senior patrol leader this evening, at his home on Boy den street, for instruction in first aid.
 Church Farley
 Tho annual business meeting oi the Waterville Union Church will be held this evening ct the parson- age on Boyden street ct 7:A6 O. clock.
 The Parent Teacher Association of Waterville will bring the present year to 6 close with a luncheon June 10, at the Front Page restaur. ant, in Waterbury, at which time installation of officers will take place, with Mrs. Ralph Darlington as installing officer. Open House Sunday
 MT. and Mrs. Ernest K. Krieg oi I'll Homer street will hold open house in honor of their 25th wed- ding anniversary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

Harry Holman and Company: lsThey've played 1t so often that they can play 1t in their sleep, which khey did yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

| sophie Tucker: Qarbed 50 that she resembles 6 squat and sophis.
 ticated Maypole, and accompanied
 by a sibald Jazz band, Miss Tucker
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
HE MUST LIKE TT

Victor schertSinger, director of Paramount's Birth of the Biues,' has just renewed the copyright of, "Marcheta," one fthe greatest song hits of all times, which he composed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29
FELLOWCRAFT TO
 CONFER DEGREE

Members of Harmony Lodge of Masons will confer in full form the feilowcraft degree at their special meeting to be held in the Masonic Temple this evening at 8 o'clock Thom W. Corby. worsfipful master will be in charge of the degree work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

Eight members of the cast and crew of Paramount's Caught in the Draft" were summoned by the draft during the filming of the Bob Hope-D Dorothy Lanaour comedy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-29

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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Gang Seen in
Music Thefts

Police today expressed belief
that burglary OF two Ypsilanti
establishments early Saturday
morning, in which musical instru-
ments worth $500 were taken from
Carty's Music Box. 2O4 Pearl St.,
Is the work OF a criminal organiza-
ton that has stolen musical instru-
ments worth hundreds OF dollars
from schools and stores in several
Michigan cities during the past
few weeks.
Serg. Cyril Ray, who is inyesti.
eating the local burglaries, said
this morning that he had been told
OF the other thefts Thursday. when
members OF the Jackson police de-
partment visited local police while
investigating theft from Jackson
high school of more than $1,000
worth of instruments. Similar
burglaries in several Michigan
cities, Serg. Ray said, had been re-
ported.
The theft OF musical instruments
early Saturday from the local store
was effected by burglars who also
entered Beautyland. los N. WASH
ington St.. and took a nail polish
set and a pair OF clippers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Sentinel Takes
Orders Seriously

Montgomery, Ala, Dec. Inns
Officers at Maxwell Field. where
the U. S. Air Corps does a good
share of its training. reported to
day that the sentinels posted there
certainly take their orders ser
iously.
They cited the case OF cadet
who was placed on duty with in
structions to challenge anything
attempting to come on his post"
The first thing that showed up
was a big plane which came roll
ing in the sentry's direction. Rae
ing out in front of the moving ma
chine with pistol drawn, the sen
try stood his ground and yelled
halt.
II shudder to think what would
have happened II the pilot had not
brought the plane to a sudden
halt" said the officer of the day.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Rebs' Invite California Revolt



Sacramento, Cal, Dec. Inns -
A threat that 4S rural counties OF
California may Join the secession
movement and revolt to the pro
posed new state OF Jefferson was
made in Sacramento today by the
Associated Farmers OF California.
z. Stanton Daley OF Woodland.
legislative committee chairman OF
the Associated Farmers orgsniza-
ton. in a telegram to Mayor Gil
bert Gable OF Port Oxford, Ore,
leader Of the Johnny Rebs." asked
his reaction 10 the possibility OF
rural counties OF California joining
the secession movement. His tele-
gram read:
May | respectfully request your
reaction TO the possible applica-
ton OF several rural counties OF
California IN joining the state OF
Jefferson In the event Dave Beck's
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Several Hospiazized as Result of Accidents
Neighborhood Upset, Several
'Blackhand' Notes Received

Families In the 200 block OF Miles
81. today were concerned over the
receipt OF q series OF black hand
notes threatening violent death.
The notes were found, during the
past few evenings. on their door
steps by mystified men and women.
who. answering a rap on their from
doors, found nobody there. The
notes, written or printed in pencil
or ink on unruled school notebook
paper, varied in the type OF horror
threatened but were uniform in
their warnings. They were various
ly signed by The Devils" the
Quicksilver Gang" and The Black
Cat"
Although apparently the products
of wild juvenile Imagination, the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
House Starts
Arguments on
Strike Curbs
Three Bills Ready
For Action

Washington, Dec. 1-UP- The
House is expected to begin debate
today on several proposals to curb
strikes In defense industries and
may pass. with White House ap-
proval, some form Of restrictive
legislation before the end OF the
week.
At the same time the Congress
OF Industrial Organizations seeks
to use its influence to prevent en-
actment Of "repressive" legislation.
clio President Philip Murray is
sued a call last week for repre-
sentatives OF all national and inter
national CLIO unions to be here to-
day ito discuss and take whatever
action is necessary"
The parliamentary situation
with respect to labor legislation
in the House is complicated by the
fact that there are three bills
ready for action, each OF which has
a strong supporting bloc. Indus
try and labor are together in op-
posing proposals for compulsory
arbitration.
The administration APPARENT.
is supporting the proposal of the
House Labor Committee for vol
untary mediation Of disputes with
government seizure of plants in
those that cannot be settled. Pres
ident Roosevelt has been infor-
mally committed by his congress
SIGNAL leaders to such a program.
Mediators-representing manage
ment, labor and the public
would be empowered to order a
60 day cooling off period during
which strikes could not be callel
by labor leaders but the right of
an individual employe to strike
would not be infringed. The cool
ing off period would be enforce
able by court order.
Two other strong House blocs
will offer more drastic proposals,
both OF which probably will be
voted upon during the week.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
President Criticized
For Attack on Article

Washington. Dec. 1--AP-Sena-
tor Wheeler (D-MonD inquired to-
day whether President Roosevelts
criticism Of a Time Magazine arti-
Gle on Chilean politics meant that
in the future publications and pub
lie speakers "can criticize only
those governments which the Ad-
minlstration does not like"
Does Il mean that we can't criti-
CHE the leaders OF the various gov
ernments which the Administration
favors?" asked Wheeler. a consist
ent critic Of Administration foreign
policy.
"If It does" he said 10 reporters.
ut means that newspapers and
magazines. as we'll as public speak
ers. are going to be afraid 10 exer-
else freedom OF speech. because
they will realize that they may be
denounced By the President"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Court Reports
Months Funds

Court receipts and disbursement
for November totaled $3.50. so,
Mrs. 1vah Manning. court clerk.
said today.
Receipts were from the follow
ing sources. costs in civil suits,
$14490: costs and fines in city
traffic cases. $32s.35; costs and
fines from city ordinance violators.
$557.35; costs In criminal cases.
S276.25; overpaid costs. si.35:
criminal costs returned from the
county treasurer, s2s7.15; deposit
ed for Jury fees, s12; deposited
for restitution. $55: received on
accounts, as garnishments, 1873. so;
received for officers services
$13s.95.
The funds were disbursed; de-
posted to the city. for the police
department, $1.317.75; sent to the
county treasurer, s276.25; overpaid
costs returned $1.35; held In de-
post for Jurors. SIP; restitution
made, s55; paid out on accounts.
$7S9.50; paid to court officers,
1885.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01

notes have upset several women
who suffer from I'll health.
The notes were delivered to at
least four homes In a manner sim
liar to the following experience.
Members of the Lon Cady family,
30 Miles St, were sitting In their
living room Friday evening when
they heard three raps at their front
door. When they opened the door,
a scrap OF paper blew into the room
from the empty porch.
Printed in pencil on the paper
were the words: Warning: We
will be coming soon TO shoot you
so watch out. The Devils"
Although the manner OF delivery
has been much the same. other
notes have read differently. One
said: Warning: We will be back in
five minutes to shoot yon." This
note was signed by drawing OF a
black cat.
Another said: warning: The
Quicksilver Gang will get you to-
night"
This note, received by a family
Thursday night, was followed by
another Friday evening after the
householder publicly prepared a
gun with which to throw a scare
into the note writer's. The second
note read: Warning: We saw you
loading your gun last night in front
OF your radio. We didn't have guns
SO we didn't come for you. But we
have guns tonight and you'd better
keep your child safe. The Devils"
A witness who stated he saw the
note dellverers described them as
being OF from Z to 10 years Of age.
School officials in the vicinity said
this morning that they had not been
informed by police Of the incidents.
Others who have received notes
are Mr.. and Mrs. William Buell..
PA Miles St; Mr.. and Mrs. George
Bacon, zoe Miles St: Mr.. and Mrs.
E. Morton, 203 Miles St; and Mrs.
Sada Dixon, 200 Miles st.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Japan Decides on Further
Negotiation With US. as
Maxi Armies Meet Reuerses
Agreement on
Rail Dispute
Thought Near
Will Depend Upon
Union Action

Washington. Dec. up Re
liable sources reported early today
that the Ave operating railroad
brotherhoods had reached a ten
tative agreement" with the manage
ment for settlement OF their wage
dispute. II was understood to de-
pend upon the acquiescence Of the
II incorporating unions.
The tentative agreement, these
sources limited. involves a compr,'-
mise on the wage question which
would give employees an increase
OF between ~ cents and 81 an
hour. The unions have been re-
ported holding out for a fiat 81 an
hour boost, but early today the
management was understood to
have offered 72 cents per hour
increase.
The negotiations between the
operating and incorporating unions
and the management were stlll
proceeding at 5 a. m, today. They
hoNo bVNh III CONTINUOUS occoiSii
since yesterday and are seeking TO
arrive at settlement for avoiding
a strike that can be reported 10
President Roosevelt upon his re-
turn to the capital today.
Wayne L. Morse. dean OF the
University Of Oregon law school
and chairman OF the Presidents
fact-fnding board, still was hope
full that the dispute could be settled
today. He called the management
and labor representatives into joint
session at S:55 p. m, last night
and after two hours the negotiators
called in the fact-fnding board.
They have been in session ever
since.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01

ties OF California through their
threatened measure OF taking away
our representation in California
state senate"
Daley referred TO the proposal by
the State Federation OF Labor to
reapportion the state senate on the
basis OF population. thus removing
the farmers hold on the upper
house by switching the voting power
10 urban centers and organized
labor.
Daley said he was just as serious
about the proposal OF Joining the
rebellious counties as the rebel
counties we're. Curry County, Ore.
gon. and Siskiyou, Lassen, Del
Norte and Modoc Counties are
threatening TO form a new state
In protest over "non-recognhion' OF
mineral development by the states
Of California and Oregon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Circus Fat Lady
Needs Big Coffin

Tampa, Fla, Dec. Inns One
OF the largest collins ever built
was ordered today for Sl5-pound
Mrs. Ruth Pontiac, 81, a carnival
entertainer who was claimed by
her employers to be the worlds
latest lady.
Mrs. Pontiac died Saturday OF
heart trouble brought on by her
great weight. She was taken to a
hospital Friday night in a rein
forced automobile, carried to an
upper floor in a freight elevator.
and placed in a specially prepared
bed.
Despite all precautions. however.
physicians we're handicapped by
their patients tremendous weight.
Perhaps" one OF the attending
doctors said. I'VE might have saved
her II II had not been for her
great weight. She was so heavy
we could not move her about.
This caused many difficulties"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Automobiles Also
Damaged in
Crashes

Several persons are in hospitals
today as the result Of week end
accidents in this area.
Three Car Crash
Brought to Boyer Memorial Hes
pltal about Las this morning was
Mrs. Jessie Belle Hicks. Detroit.
who suffered decorations anu
bruises when a car in which she
was riding. driven by George Cole,
Jr., Detroit, was involved in a
three-car collision on Michigan Ave.
near the Martin-Taylor Rd. She
remains at the hospital today.
Mr.. Cole was backing his car onto
the highway from a driveway when
the vehicle was struck by one driy-
en- by Charles Hulburd. rs. Lake
Bluff, Ill. The Hulburd car then
careened into parked car belong
ing to Garfield Cline, 80, Romulus.
Mr.. Cole and another passenger,
Raymond Martin, Detroit. were TAX
en- to Wayne for first aid. All three
cars were badly damaged.
Detrolters Hurt
From an accident on Plymouth
Rd. near Ford. Rd. Sunday aftef-
noon, the following Detroiters were
taken to st. Joseph Mercy Hospi-
tai, Ann Arbor: Wesley Thompson,
II. the driver, with skull fracture;
Miss Jean Bomestin, Is, injured
right knee; Miss Claire Krakow.
16. shock; Miss Betty Ingals, II.
lacerated legs and arms; Vincent
lngals. 10, face decorations and
shock; Edsel Green, is, lacerated
right hand.
Skull Fractured
A hitch-hiker, Lester Cornett, IS,
sustained a skull fracture, and af-
ter first aid at st. Joseph's was re-
moved to University Hospital
where he remains today.
The young people were injured
when Mr.. Thompson lost control
of the car on a curve, while driv-
ing toward Ann Arbor. The vehi-
Gle overturned several times.
Struck by Car
Albert Halliday. IS, 1925 Packard
St., Ann Arbor, was taken to Uni
versity Hospital Sunday evening
suffering ffrom a fractured collar
bone sustained when he was struck
by a car driven by Mrs. Blanche
X. Sewers, IS, Ann Arbor at S.
Fifth Ave. and E. Liberty st. Mr..
Halliday had started to walk across
the street, and was knocked to the
pavement.
Hip Bruised
lvaleata Smith, eight year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Smith, 125 Miles St.. received a
bruised hip when the bicycle she
was riding was struck by an auto
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Taft Planning
Substitute i'm
Price Control
Sees Weakness in
Present Bill

Washington, Dec. 1--INs-sen.
Taft tR) Ohio today planned to lay
substitute for the house-approyed
price control bill before the Senate
Banking Committee, as the Admin
istration began an "all out" battle
to revise the measure to prevent
initiation.
THE weakness OF the House bill
is that It lets food prices rise to
point that they will be inflationary
and seriously burden the low-in.
come groups" Taft said.
Associates OF Leon Henderson,
price control administrator. voice
alarm over the measure, branding
It as unavoidable. lacking in teeth"
and SO full OF 'jokers" that no ad-
ministrator can prevent ruinous In
flation.
One high Administration official,
pointing out that President Roose-
welt had talked OF 100000, 100000
Victory" war production program,
said that the House bill might sad.
die an additional $4,000, 900 debt on
taxpayers through rising prices.
With the Senate badly split. 1t
appears likely that a Democratic
Republican coalition will be formed
in an effort TO whip an effective
price-control bill In shape by Jan.
/.
Democratic Leader Barley, Sen.
Glass Cd Va, acting chairman OF
the banking committee. Republican
Leader McNary and Taft planned a
series OF conferences over the legls-
4ation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Investors Urged
to Seek Advice

As we go to our dentist or doc
tor for periodic examinations, so
we should consult investment
bankers for financial advice. Ro-
tarians were told at their lunch
con hour today. The speaker.
introduced by Program Chairman
DIN c. Eckley. was John Arends.
Detroit.
Reviewing experiences of inves-
tors during the depression years.
Mr.. Arends pointed out dangers Of
possible initiation ahead, II close
guard against It is not maintained,
and emphasized the importance Of
a sound basis for currency.
Guests present were Thurlow
Bodley. Milan; Michael C. Goglia.
H. Chandler Smith. Philadelphia,
Pa.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Magenta Stamp
Reported Found

San Francisco, Dec. 1--lNS-
One OF the most sensational discov-
cries in the history Of philately--
a second copy OF the one cent
specimen OF the Magenta stamp is
sued In 1855 by British Guiana.
catalogued at $50, 000-was report
ed today.
Discovery Of the stamp was re-
ported in a letter from DR.. Louis
J. Joest, manager OF the foreign
department OF the Banco de Hon
duras at Tegucigalpa. Honduras.
DR.. Joest. a well known stamp
collector. said that he had been
allowed to examine the stamp, and
that It appeared genuine. He said
that Il was found in a collection
belonging to an ex-president Of
Honduras, whose term Of office
was in the late ls5O's and is owned
by the former presidents heirs.
The owners plan to sell the
stamp. probably in the United
States, DR.. Joest said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Clearing House
Group to Meet

The clearing house committee of
the Ypsilantl Goodfellows will
meet Friday evening at 1880 at the
Daily Press Office. Representa-
tives OF the American Legion AMI
Auxiliary. Board OF Commerce.
Home Association. Pythian Sis
tiers, Phoenix Lodge. Junior Cham
Der OF Commerce. Community Fund
and city social service office are
expected to attend, and they will
make plans TO avoid duplication in
the delivery Of Christmas baskets
to the needy.
The annual Goodfellow edition
Of the Ypsilanti Daily Press, will
be Saturday. December 20. with
former newsboys selling papers
to provide money for baskets OF
food, clothing and toys.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-01
Congress Today
(By Associated Press
Senate


Routine business moon EST.
Labor Committee studies strike
curbing legislation N0:30 a. M
Special Defense Committee con-
tinues inquiry into costs OF Wolf
Creek. Tenn, munitions plant
(10:30).
Finance Committee starts consid-
Grafton OF increased old-age pen
sions 10: 30).
Naval Committee considers lit
tie business defense problems 10
a. M
House
Considers miscellaneous bills and
begins debate on labor legislation
(noon).
Labor Committee studies minor
bills 1o:SO(.
Saturday
Senate and House in recess.