The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-10-22
Our .7own s Defense

said. since Ypsilanti is in the de
tense production area.
Frank Schimel. OF the Ypsilanti
school system. described the con-
tribution which the schools are max
( ing TO the defense program. Since
last January the schools have Of
fered defense training courses in
the evening and lS5 men have been
trained so far" Mr.. Schimel said.
Every evening and all day Saturday
; 254 men are attending classes now.
Ypsilanti rates sixth in number be-
ing trained In the state Fifteen diff
lerent classes are in progress and
more classes will be held as facili-
ties are increased The federal gov
eminent is providing the funds with
which 10 pay the teachers, and there
is an unusually fine staff here. The
government also pays for all ma
terials and incidental expenses.
The classes are for men who are al
ready working in defense industries
or Ia jobs related to the defense
production, Mr. Schimel pointed
out. There are 500 men on the wait
ing list who are anxious 10 attend
defense training classes and learn
the skills necessary TO work in the
Npsllanti bomber plant and other
defense production factories.
A resume OF war relief extended
TO other countries was given by
Mrs Elton Rynearson. Vessels car
rying Red Cross supplies across
the Atlantic leave this country on
the average OF six each week, ac-
cording to Mrs. Rynearson. A total
OF 1875 consignments has gone
over on 1928 vessels. In recent
months American Red Cross War
Relief has been distributed TO Eng.
land. the British Middle East. Chi
ma, France, Finland and Spain. Pre-
viously, relief had been made avail
able TO the extent that war time
conditions would permit, TO Poland,
Norway. Belgium. Greece, the Meth
erlands. and Yugoslayia.
Approximately 200 women and
seven organizations have contribut-
ed over 5000 hours in the produc-
ton room. making 1874 bathrobes,
2S7 pairs mems pajamas. Il pairs
boys oyeralls, 145 girls skirts. ia
girls dresses. So pairs boys wooden
shorts. 56 hospital bed shirts. and
1901 layette garments. APPROX
mately 50 women have made 31,17S
gauze dressing and a quantity Of
knitting has been done
The government has furnished
only materials-all findings such
as thread, buttons. tape, and all
sewing machines must be provided
by the Red Cross.
Mayor Bower told OF the prob
lens arising as result Of the gigan-
tic bomber plant here. First came
the Investigations by several fed
eral and state agencies, then the
problem OF where the employees
will come from, traffic problems,
housing.
In regard to the latter he said
that a building code is now being
prepared. more adequate hospitali-
zation is being sought, and there are
problems Of recreation. education,
policing and public health.
He told OF activities OF the Re-
gional Planning Board and OF the
new problems arising every day.
These include division OF expense,
what part federal obligation, tax
alton. and future needs after the
emergency, looking forward to a
normal community.
Following the talks. Mr.. Cleary
asked the speakers many questions
and there were many asked from
the audience. A very helpful discus
sion followed.
The president OF the club, Miss
Elizabeth Warren. welcomed the
guests and Miss Doris Miliman,
vice president, and program CO