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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19
(By Associated Press)

lBN Associated fress)
Washington, Aug. Jap A
spokesman for the National Assoc
citation OF Manufacturers urged
Congress today to lower individual
income tax exemptions and levy
general sales tax as "a major
source OF federal revenue.
At the same time, the associa-
ton registered its belief that
economy ranks first as a means Of
securing funds to finance today's
national emergency"
Livingston w. Houston. chairman
OF the NAM committee on govern.
ment finance. presented the asso-
cations views to the Senate Fin
ance Committee which Is consider
ing the House-approved 1926, 7O0,-
600 tax bill.
1T does not seem Just" he said
in a prepared statement, "for Con-
gress to consider tremendous new
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19
w allace May
be at Head of
Super Agency
May Have Control
of Defenses

NBN = HlIeQ TFEtHJ
Washington, Aug. 19-UP-Con.
gressional sources said today that
President Roosevelt is consider
ing a major revision OF defense
management that would put Vice
President Henry A. Wallace at the
head OF a new super agency.
Informed legislators heard that
the new agency. for which no name
has yet been selected, would com
bine the functions OF the Office OF
Production MANAGEMENT and the
Economic Defense Board. Both
these agencies would continue TO
operate as part OF the setup. II
was understood.
The plan apparently would raise
Wallace to the status OF assistant
President" in charge OF an agen-
~ outranking OPM headed by VIII
liam S. Knudsen and Sidney Hill.
man as co-directors. Wallace is
now head OF the Economic Defense
Board, an agency created Y exert
economic pressure on the Axis
powers.
In addition to Wallace. the new
board repeatedly would include
Secretary OF State Cordell Hull,
Secretary OF War Henry l.. Slim
son. Secretary Of the Navy Frank
Knox, Price Control Administrator
Leon Henderson, and one or two
other officials.
Meanwhile. efforts were made to
speed up American war.aid TO
Great Britain. Russia and China.
Lord Beaverbrook. British supply
minister. was understood TO have
been invited to attend today's SEES
sion OF the OPM board. comprised
Of Knudsen. Hillman, Stimson and
Knox to discuss the situation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19

Registration will be accepted
Wednesday and Thursday at
Ypsilanti High School for the 10
weeks national defense training
program. starting next month.
Enrolment officials will be at the
shop section OF the high school.
The courses will be planned 10
extend the skill and knowledge OF
factory employees in the occupa'
tiopal field in which they are al
ready engaged. No fees will be
charged for the courses. Regis
trants must be American citizens
and IS years or older.
Glasses will open the first week
In September.
Courses offered will be blue
print reading. four hours each
week for 10 weeks. Tuesday and
Wednesday. Z 10 9 p. m; aircraft
blue print reading. Thursday and
Friday. Z to p. m; machine lay
out. four hours each week for 10
weeks. Tuesday and Wednesday,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19
Near Navy Yard
But Sabotage
Discounted

New York. Aug. ZAP With
five deaths already recorded and
at least IS persons seriously in
jured. investigators feared a death
reached today within the still
smouldering hulk OF the Cuba mai
line cargo ship Panuco and beneath
the charred remains OF the New
York Dock Companys Brooklyn
pier
How many creymen and long
shoremen may nave been trapped
within the Panuco's five sizzling
steel holds a. fire swept the pier.
vessel and numerous small craft
with lightning speed yesterday 10
cause damage unoffcisliy estimat.
ed at more than 81 800 900. no one
yet has determined.
Although the fire took place on
defense vital waterfront. yir'
tusily within sight Of the Brook
Ign Navy yard and numerous lease
lend loading docks. the possibility
OF sabotage was considered unlike
ly.
Fire officials who responded 70
the five alarm blaze that was wit.
messed At midday by many thou
sands said there was no immediate
indication that the fire was tho
work OF saboteurs
From Warrington. however, a
boatd named by Secretary Of Com.
merce Jones was sent today 10
In an investigation
started by Brooklyn District At
torney William O'DWyer, police
and fire officials and the FBl.
Members OF the board are j.
Frank Staley OF the Justice De
partment. Capt. r. W. DempwoIf
OF the coast guard and Capt.
George Fried Of the bureau Of ma
rine inspection.
Officials OF the Cuba mall line
said that the II OF their crew
men still were unaccounted for.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19
Pension Case
Delayed Week

Hearing on the friendly suit Of
the local firemsn W. the. CITY OF
Ypsilanti was postponed Monday
for one week by Circuit Judge
George W. Sample.
The suit was started 10 deter.
mine whether simple majority or
two thirds majority vote was need
ed 10 establish the fire and police
pension plan voted upon this
spring II only a simple majority
Is needed. a. the firemen contend.
the plan passed. The city claims
two thirds was necessary
The city further claims the
election was invalid. stating that
the initistory petition 20 hold tho
election was improperly worded
and was not correctly approved by
the common council before the
election was held.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19
Council Notes

All members of city council we're
present Monday evening ana found
an exceptionally large audience on
hand. Attending the meeting were
city employees and residents along
bus routes.
Chief OF Police Ralph L. South.
ard was authorized to destroy re-
deemed fire department bonds in
the amount of $4,000; paving bonds
in the amount Of $1,000; sewer
bonds in the amount of $500 and
miscellaneous coupons. in the
amount of $40.
There being no objections to con-
struction Of a sanitary sewer on
First Ave. the work was ordered.
Funds on deposit in city accounts
were reported as totalling $127,-
1888 Of which s24,2S1.77 is in the
water works department, s103,-
451.75 in the general fund; $685.
debit in the sinking fund and
S335.67 in the bond and coupon
department.
Time for payment OF taxes with.
out penalty was extended to No
vember /.
Council members voted TO inform
members Of Congress that city aid
ermen support the st. Lawrence
Waterway project.
Temporary relief for residents of
Congress st. who have no sewer
was proposed to avoid building d
pumpage station there. II was
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19

ton for married persons would be
lowered to $3.50 and the $500 sin
gle exemption TO $500. with exemp-
lions for dependents set at 5000 in
stead OF $500.
a four per cent income tax on
this basis, he estimated, would
produce s13.000.O00 from income
groups OF from 81 to $1,000.
Senator LaFollette (Prog-Wis.j,
a Finance Committee member,
meanwhile expressed willingness 10
support a tax bill which would raise
81, 900 900 900 in new revenue pro-
vided the measure was based on
ability TO pay.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19
No Decision ON
City Employees

Delay was experienced in de-
termining action on demands Of
municipal employees Monday eve
ming when a special committee re-
ported to city council that there
had not been sufficient time allow
ed them to'reach an agreement.
Arrangements were made to have
representatives OF the employees
meet with the committee Friday
evening at 1880 to canvass the
situation.
The employees are asking a mini
mum wage of Is cents an hour, bar
gaining rights, vacation with pay,
sick leaves, retirement funds, and
seniority. They cited increased
cost Of living as cause for their
complaints. They were represent
ed by Courtney Novak.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19
Congress Today

(BY Associated Press)
Senate
Routine business moon EST.
Finance Commisee continues
hearings on S3,236,70O,0O tax bill
90 a. M.
Agriculture Committee considers
revision OF parity price scales
G0D.
Banking Committee considers
defense housing program (10:30).
House
In recess.
MONDAY
senate
In recess.
House
Held ~ minute perfunctory ses-
sion.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19

agreed that septic tanks be drained
into the storm sewer.
Alderman Alfred T. DeOtte,
chairman of the ordinance commit
tee, was granted additional time
which to submit a building code.
City Treasurer Mabel |. Stadt-
miller reported $107.329.1S collected
on city taxes, $3S,336.54 on school
operation and $17S5315 on school
debt.
September Is was set for hearing
objections to construction of side
walks on Coilegewood DR.. and Hill
side CT. in College Heights Subdi-
vision. All but IL of the lots in
that district are owned by the Ann
Arbor Trust Company which sub
mitted the petition. They also ask
ed that the streets be gravelled so
the district will meet FILA require
ments.
Recommendation Of the state
highway department that a signal
light be placed at Ecorse and Mich
gan Ave. intersection was received
and filed with the provision that
city officials find out If the state
will bear the expense of the light
or share in it.
II was decided to improve the
second floor of the new municipal
building on Pearl st. to accommo-
date the Michigan Unemployment
Compensation Commission Office.
The state will be required to pay
500 per month for TENT. light, heat.
sewer and janitorial services and
cost OF the renovation is estimated
at 5000 of which $359.50 will be
for electrical work; 81 900 for wood
and plaster, 1851 for the floor, $3.50
for painting, and $3.50 for a 80 foot
counter.
Petition for construction OF a
s3,127s5 storm sewer for the
Haig subdivision was referred to
the ways and means committee.
There being no objection to con-
struction OF a $z,212.65 curb and
gutter on E. Ainsworth Blvd. the
work was ordered done.
Request for addition OF 210 feet
OF sanitary sewer on Hemphill st.
was referred to the engineering de-
partment for an estimate OF cost.
Continued on Page Sjx,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19
Death ToHof Score Feared in Fire
Japan Remains Obdurate on
Release of L. S. Nationals

loaded. thus becoming subject TO
the United States freezing regu.
lations)
Spokesman Ishii took occasion
TO re.emphasize that Japan was
"gravely concerned" over the ques-
lion OF American shipments TO
Vladivostok in aid OF Russia. The
United States. he said. should be
more delicate" in It's diplomatic
relations with Japan.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19
Federal Funds Given For
School in Defense Area

Washington Aug i9-AP-The
Federal Works Agency yesterday
announced President Rooseyelt's
approval had been obtained for the
first projects under the defense
public works program.
Included among the projects was
S19s,250 for an addition TO the Ur-
bandale Elementary and Junior
High School for children Of defense
workers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19
Flashes of
Late News
THE WEATHER: Wednesday:
Fair, Cool

LONDON-AP- Prime Minister
Churchill arrived in London today
from his conferences at sea with
President Roosevelt and was greet
ed by members of his cabinet and
United States Ambassador John
G. Winant.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19

Maj. Gen. James II. Burns, above,
right-hand man Of Lease-Lend Ad-
ministrator Harry L. Hopkins and
a participant at the Roosevelt
Churchill high seas conference,
may be one Of the Americans
who together with British Of
fcials. will go to Moscow to confer
with Russian Premier Stain,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19

WASH INGTON-lNS- The
War Department announced
today that seIeetees and ma
tional guardsmen will be re-
leased from active service un-
der a prlorltles system after
b. an average OF from "a TO 10
months duty assuming that
this country does not become
more seriously involved In the
international situation"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19

CHUNGKING-AP-- This pro
visional Chinese capital was under
AFRAID alarm for three and a half
hours today but japanese bomb.
ers did not appear over the city.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19

MOSCOW-AP-Mail service be-
tween the United States and Sow
let Russia has been speeded up
by more than two weeks. Mail
which used to take more than two
months to reach MOSCOW from
New York now is arriving via the
Far East in six weeks. New York
newspapers dated as recently as
July 6 were delivered in the Rus
sian capital today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19
Today in 1916

Aug. 10. 1915-British advance
along 1l.mile front in somme sec
tor. capturing ridge overlooking
Thlepval Russians break Austro-
German lines on Stokhod River.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19

READING, Pa.-lNS-End-
Ing weeks hunt by police.
Boy Scouts and neishbors. the
booy Of eight year old Billy
krewson was found today in
the Ice compartment OF re-
frigerator in vacant store
located half a block from his
Reading home. Deputy Coron-
er Michael Austin Immediately
declared that the boy. missing
since last Wednesday, had
been placed In his GRIM tomb
dead and declared an autopsy
would be held Immediately TO
determine the cause Of the
youngsters death.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19

LONDON ms Belatedly re-
vesled as the intended target OF
a German Notwithstanding at.
tack, Prime Minister Winston
Churchill lunched with King
George today and presented the
monarch with a personal letter
from President Roosevelt. Church.
III reported IN fall detail unon- his
series OF conferences with the
American president on the high
seas.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19

SAIGON, French Indo-China-UP
"A member of the japanese mill
tary mission today denied reports
that Japan was considering addi-
tional demands on lndo-China. It
was said that current conferences
between Admiral Jean Decoux, gov
ernor Of Indo-China. and Gen. Has
hiro Sumita. head OF the Japanese
Mission. were routine.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19

MISUNDERSTANDING and
union spokesman said today that
400 employees OF the Ford Motor
Company railroad had returned to
work following a strike OF a few
hours. There was a difference OF
opinion asst to the cause OF the
walkout. a company spokesman
said the men, members of the UAW-
clio, walked out because they were
dissatisfied with the progress of
negotiations of wage increases.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19

Observation-Disclosures Full
gencio Batista today ordered
"sternest measures to be taken
in a nationwide hunt for the ter.
rorists who last night exploded FIVE
bombs in Havana, injuring is per-
sons.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19

See AMERICAN LEGION Page 2
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See FIRE-Page 2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19

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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19

STOCKHOLM -lNS-Citizens of
Rogaland province in Norway have
been ordered to pay the record fine
of 100000 kroner (nearly S125,OQ0
at pre-war rates) for repeated acts
OF sabotage against the German
army OF occupation, Stockholm
newspapers. reported today in dis
patches from Oslo.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19

FoLKESTONE. Eng. - UP -
Strong forces of British bombers
escorted by fighter planes roared
across the English Channel in the
direction Of northern France today.
Later British planes. flying high.
were heard heading out across
the North Sea.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-08-19

MANILA-AP- Commonwealth
President Manuel Quezon cele.
brated his 63rd birthday anniver-
sary quietly today at the Mala.
eawan Palace. He received con-
gratulations personally from High
Commissioner Francis B. Sayre
and close friends.
Milford chronicle., 1941-06-06
OCEAN VIEW


Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Belts anc
son George, of Fayetteville, N. c.
motored here, and spent the week
end with their mother, Mrs. Annie
Belts.
Mr.. and Mrs. John West and
daughter, Sally Jane. of Pennsyl-
vania, spent the weekend at their
summer home. Happy House"
Harry Richards and sister, Miss
Mae Richards, OF Philadelphia, and
brother, Joseph Richards and three
children, of Pennsylvania, visited
their father, James A. Richards
over weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Short and
son Isaac and daughter Hope OF
Philadelphia, spent Memorial Day
at their summer cottage at Beth
any Beach. Mrs. Short was given
a surprise upon her birthday by
Mr.. Short. who had a freezer of
ice cream and birthday cake pre-
pared for the occasion, ON Satur-
day.
Rehearsals for children's day
services are now in order, every
night. The time for children's
day has been announced for Bethel
Methodist Church, but definite no
tice will be made in this letter next
week.
Sunday School will be held
from Methodist Church on Sunday
morning at 9:45, followed by the
sermon by Rev. j. E. Parker at IL
o'clock. Epworth League will be
conducted at GAS, and preaching
by the minister at 7:45 P. M.
After the official board meeting
and Woman's Society for Christian
Service held ON Tuesday night, a
reception was given our minister
and wife by the members and
friends of Bethel Methodist
Church, Rev. and Mrs. ]. E. Par
ker have been returned to serve
this charge for the third confer
ence year.
Mrs. Annie Fish, of Ceilings
wood, N. j., and Mrs. Dasia Ellis
were callers bn Mrs. Ethel David
son on Monday evening.
Mrs. Nelson Dolby's guests over
the Decoration Day holidays were:
Nelsbn Dolby, Philadelphia; Mrs.
Clara Richards and daughter, Mrs.
Linda Echboldt and her daughter,
Verna of Franklinville, N. j.; Mrs.
Edward Bunting and Mrs. Laura
Dolby of Maple Shade, N. ].
Mrs. John Lamb has purchased
the former property of her father,
Capt. william Nelson, owned re-
Gently by William Vickers. The
house has been moved and inn
provements are being made. Also
Mr.. Thomas Hickman, Jr., is hav-
ing extensive additions and i'm
provements made upon the proper
ty purchased by him from Mrs.
Effie Latchum. 1t has been re-
modelled into two apartments.
Charlie Williams is building a
Milford chronicle., 1941-06-06

was In st. Georges cemetery. He
was born in Milford. He is sur
yived by his widow and two daugh-
ters, Genevieve and Ruth Ann; a
brother and his mother.
Miss Violet Godfrey. of Whining
ton, recently spent few days here
with her mother.
Decoration Day was observed
here. Appropriate services were
held at the cemeteries. Addresses
were made by Rev. L. Rodney
Boaz, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church, and Rev. ]. r. Clark of
the Methodist Church. The boys
and girls scout troops paraded and
furnished music.
Ruby Lewis, Of Wilmington, was
a weekend visitor here of friends
and relatives.
Preston Tingle. of New York
City. spent the holiday here with
his mother, Mrs. Mary Tingle, on
Thatcher street.
Mr.. and Mrs, Robert w. Poole. of
Wilmington, were recent visitors
here to scenes of Mr.. Poole's child
hood days.
Milford chronicle., 1941-06-06
SILENCE MEANS CONSENT

William Green threw back an
answer to John L. Lewis who said
that the Government need not "ex-
pect too much cooperation from la
bor." Green declared: Il assure
the Government of the United
States that it can expect the full
est cooperation from all members
and officers OF the American Fed
Grafton of Labor in the national de-
fense program. l say II without
reservations of any kind" Philip
Murray, clio president, was present
on the occasion when Mr.. Green
made the above statement, and he
was so quiet that Green has charg-
ed: Silence, as you all know,
means consent" =
Milford chronicle., 1941-06-06

new house to rent. on Walnut
street.
Mrs. T. H. Hudson has returned
home from a visit in Wilmington,
accompanied by her daughter,
Elizabeth and son Emory Hudson,
who spent Sunday with their par
ents here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Hearn
motored to Coolspring, and en-
joyed a visit and dinner with their
cousin, Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Hud-
son, ON Sunday.
Guy Holloway, of Clearwater,
Florida, visited Mr.. and Mrs. S. T.
Bets over the wee-end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Pusey, of
Baltimore, Md, were guests of par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Pusey,
and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. M. Parsons and
daughter Hannah.
Commencement exercises will be
held at Lord Baltimore High
School on Friday night of this
week.
Robert Bennett of near Roxana
and daughter, Mary Ross Bennett
of Wilmington, visited Mr.. and
Mrs. G. f. McCabe ON Saturday.
Mrs. Clara Richards of West
Philadelphia, visited her son and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. nd Mrs.
Chester Richards, over weekend.
Capt. John Taylor and daughters
and son-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
ert Wright and sons and Mrs.
Jessie Thorpe spent Decoration
Day at Bethany Beach and viewed
our cemetery plot on Saturday
Mrs. Owen Derrickson is visit
ing her son and family. Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace Derricksons in Phila-
also daughter, Mrs. Ulys-
ses West, in Camden, N. ].
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Lathbury at
tended Methodist Church here on
and were guests at dinner
of MIR. and Mrs. Clarence Hearn on
Monday, also. Other guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. George Knox and
daughter Judith.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Charles Of
New York visited parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Asher Anderson, over week
end.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Belts Of
called on Mr.. and Mrs.
Chester Richards afternoon Sun
day.
Milford chronicle., 1941-06-06

PKUVf That cuNrHlRs USES THE HIcAEsr-PMeED
HOPS II IS POSSIBLE 70 OBTAIN
I'VE in constant touch with all sources of supply,
and are definitely of the opinion that the Gunther
Brewing Company, Inc, is using the costIiest Hops
which can be procured"
Excerpt from o letter in our files from one Of
the largest importers and dealsrs in hops
Milford chronicle., 1941-06-06

The salesman usually has to say
something in favor of his goods In
order to make a sale, If you don't
say something in their favor by
advertising, the salesman will miss
many chances to have his say over
the counter.
Milford chronicle., 1941-06-06

PNVVT THAT GUNTRERs USES oNIY THE FINEST
MALI oNlY 1917 OF THE MALT BOUGHT BY BREWERS t0srs
AS MUCH AS ALL THE MALT cUNTHER UsEsl
You are not only using the highest priced NidWest
ern Barley Malt but in opinion fine quality of
Malt that can be used in the manufacture of Beer"
Excerpt from letter in our files from one
Of the worlds largest melting companies
Milford chronicle., 1941-06-06

There's no better Poultry Feeds
on the market than the BIB Vitam-
lied Feeds sold at the MILFORD
FEED co. BIB IZED
FLUSHING MASH. while primar-
lily asfood to aid in the prevention
and cure of Coccidiosis in young
stock, has been found exceedingly
beneficial in preventing and curing
various disorders common to ma
ture poultry.
Milford chronicle., 1941-06-06
FRANKFORT

The restaurants of this town are
now closing at one o'clock Sunday
afternoon and are closed for the
remainder of the day.
Edmund E. Shears, aged 3S, died
at the Lewes Hospital Sunday
morning. He had been i'll for
about two weeks. He has lived
here for several years and was
employed by the Eagle Poultry
Company. Funeral services were
held here Wednesday afternoon at
Watson's funeral home. Burial
Milford chronicle., 1941-06-06

Well tip you off to the "inside facts" about the
new Palm Beach Suits = their porosity, wash
ability tailoring and value. Then all you have
to. do is write IS words or less telling what you
like best about them = and you're eligible for
one of the 237 awards in the national
Milford chronicle., 1941-06-06

FNWVF NO OTHER BREWER IN THIS PART OF iRE
COUNTRY CAN MATCH cUNTAERs EQUIPMENT
Gunther Beer is brewed in Of the finest equipped
breweries in the country
Your fine scientific laboratory and modern borling
machinery are not duplicated Of the country
Excerpt from letter II our files from
a we'll known brewery eOnsUIfunt