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St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-03-28
Social and Persona |

Mr. Sam Harris POSTMASTER dinner given by the
office force of the Minneapolis Relief Department for Ole Pearson
Superintendent Monday March a. at $3.50 the Curtis Hotel
Among the others attending Mr. and Mrs Bill Cratic Mr. and
Mrs M. Leo Bohannon and Mrs. Sam Harris
Mr. and Mrs David Francis 1916 Clinton
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-03-28
Social and Persona |
Friday, March %, 1911
. ST. PAUL. o
BY Estyr L. Bradley
500 Carroll Avenue-Dale 1912

Spring Saint Paul it did to all cities and with it
Easter bonet and Easter bugges Ruth Brooks is wearing
ribbon fashion with attractive
little trick red that
eyet flowers for trimming and styled la Fields
Ayce Stewart popular wearing
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08
Help Sought
by Red Cross

A call for volunteers to aid the
Ypsilanti Red Cross units In meet
ing larger sewing production quo
tas expected to result from the
national organizations wartime
preparations was issued today by
heads OF local production units.
Mrs. Charles B. Cleary. chairman
OF surgical dressings. declared that
although no comment has yet been
received from the county board at
Ann Arbor, sewing quotas are ex-
pected to be doubled. More volun-
teers to aid In the work will be q
necessity, Mrs. Cleary said, be-
cause the number OF women now
participating In the sewing will be
unable to I'LL the quotas.
Mrs. Cleary said that the local
production rooms may be kept open
every day in an EFFORT to complete
Red Cross sewing demanded.
The Washtenaw County Red
Cross Board will meet In Ann
Arbor Tuesday evening to make
plans for meeting the wartime
needs OF the national society, Mrs.
Elton J. Rynearson, chairman Of
local production units, announced
At the meeting, Mrs. Rynearson
said. the board members will with.
out doubt take cognizance OF the
state OF war by organizing war
time activities TO be undertaken by
all chapters in the county.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08
Ypsilantians in Center of
Activities in Japanese War


ferred about three weeks ago to one
of the Army Air Corps bases in the
Philippine Islands. He is a bomber
pilot. He had formerly been sta,
toned at Savannah, Ga.
Harold Conrad, son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. L. E. Conrad, ITO Railroad St.,
is with the Army Air Corps at
Hickam Field, Hawaii. He was sent
there two weeks ago to take six
weeks training course. He was grad
uated from Ypsilanti High School
In the class OF 1910.
No word had been received this
morning from Robert o. Thompson,
former resident here and brother Of
BENJAMIN c. and Joseph H. Thomp-
son, who Is a landscape architect
in Honolulu. His home is in a sub
urb OF Wailupe, which is between
Hickam Field, which was bombed
Sunday, and the city OF Honolulu.
Mrs. Thompson is with her husband
in Hawaii, but the children are at
tending schools In the States. They
write that the raids had been an
ticipated and that each family had
been required to store food So that
In case the food centers we're de
stroyed, each family would have pro-
visions. Mr.. Thompson has been in
Hawaii about IL years.
Mrs. George Es.es has especial
reason TO be anxious for news from
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08

Ypsilanti friends and relatives
today were concerned for civilians
and men in the armed forces Of the
United States who are stationed In
the Pacific battlefield.
Major Fred Knipp, formerly OF
this city, is In charge of the impor-
tant Hawaiian signal depot In Homo
lulu, and he and his wife and three
children reside In that city. He is a
past commander OF Post 2s2, Amer
lean Legion, and was regular Ar.
my Instructor for the local signal
company. He was promoted to the
rank OF Army field clerk with head
quarters in Chicago before being
transferred to Hawaii.
Joel Boersema, an airplane ma
chanic at Hickam Field which was
bombed In the raid Sunday. Is a
graduate OF Ypsilanti High School
In the class Of 1889. He Joined the
Army and has been in Hawaii two
years. He Is a first class private.
First Lieutenant Francis Timlin,
brother OF Paul Timlin and Mrs.
Jean schaal. this city. was trans
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08
Draft Board
Expects Call

Special wartime instructions for
application OF the selective service
law may be received within the
next few days by Washtensw
County draft boards, officials an
nounced today.
The two draft boards are now
awaiting notification Of their QUO
tas for January, w. o. Allen, head
OF board No. 2. said. Notification
of the quotas by the state selec-
tive service headquarters, Mr..
Allen said. may carry with II any
special instructions necessitated by
the state of war between Japan
and the United states.
1t is thought likely that the jan
uary quotas. already expected to
be large, may be increased because
Of actual wartime needs.
Clarence Schaller is head OF
board No. /.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08
Ypsilanti Men May
Return to Service

Among Ypsilanti men who have
recently been placed on the reserve
list because OF the rs age limit
or physical disability and who are
likely to be called back to service
because OF the Japanese war en-
Urgency include Joe White. form
erly of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo-,
who was released Friday; John
Krumrei, who was formerly at For
Benning. Ca: Loren Dicks. Ted
Fenker. and Ben Wise, who were
in Louisiana; DR.. Hollis Westfali.
who had been at Fort Leonard
Wood; Melvin Middleton. who had
been In Wyoming.
Lee Yen Ten was bulletined for
discharge last month but declined
II. Robert Oltersdorf expected 20
receive his discharge Dec. 10 but
probably will not receive II. Har-
old Sinclair was discharged Oct.
II because Of the age limit. Ger
aid Sinclair was discharged last
week because Of dependents.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08
Police Force
Put 'on Alert

Chief OF Police Dan z. L. Patch
said this morning all members Of
the Ypsilanti Police Department
have been put on the alert for sub
versive activities threatening the
city's status as vital area In ma
tional defense, as the result Of
the state OF war existing between
Japan and the United States.
Officers will maintain vigilance,
Chief Patch said. for acts OF sab
otage in local industries and in
the city's public utilities. Because
Of Ypsilanti's Importance to ma
tional defense, he said. the depart
ment has a heavy responsibility
In protecting the continuation Of
defense production.
THE department" Chief Patch
said, realizes its acute responsible
ity and will exert every effort In
fulfilling its obligation to the city
and the nation"
Chief Patch appealed to Ypsi-
lanti citizens for cooperation In
reporting words or deeds inimical
to the government and to the war
time effort. Subversive state
ments as well as subversive acts.
he said. should be reported i'm
mediately to the police for investi-
cation.
Investigation OF such reports,
Chief Patch said, will be made
with the intention OF generating
the innocent person as we'll as for
the purpose Of apprehending the
guilty.
Chief Patch said that through a
series Of recent conversations with
John Bugas, director OF the Detroit
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08

thsss historic wosds PrsSef sossvst rms Tfsnooh
asked Congress TO declare war Japan:
AS Commander IN Chief Of the direct
ed that all defense Always WIN
remember the character Of the
how long
the American people in their righteous might win win through
absolute victory believe that the will the Con.
and Of the when
end ourselves the utemos but will make that
There blinking the people territory
and interests grave danger.
with confidence in armed forces. with unbounded de-
termination OF people will the inevitable triumph
help God.
Congress unprovoked
dasrdly attack Sunday December 1884, state OF
has existed between the United States and the Japanese
empire"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08
Congress Votes War This Afternoon Following
Treacherous Sunday Blows; Montana
Woman Casts Lone mo- Vote
Washington, D. c. Dec. 8, AP, The Senate and House
with unprecedented swftness voted today to declare war

on Japan. Boeh kgonehoe
I'D jpst Slse1 ~
Within % minutes IT.
terward, the Senate had
acted.
President Roosevelt had
asked a united Congress
today to declare war
against Japan, after reveal
ing that American forces
lost two warships, and
5000 dead and wounded in
the Japanese surprise dawn
attack on Hawaii.
The President made no
mention of Germany and
Italy. Resolutions formal
ly declaring war had al
ready been prepared in the
Senate and House, before
the moment the joint ses-
sion was addressed by the
President.
The Senate voted 50 to o for war
and the House, 3Ss TO / for war.
The lone mo" vote was cast by
Miss Jeanette Rankin. Republican,
Montana, who voted against war
with Germany In the hrst World
War.
As a matter OF fact, the Army
and Navy had been lighting since
few moments after the surprise
attack Sunday and the nation gen.
orally had taken on war time
tempo.
The white House released the
first Official information OF the
scope OF American loss at Pearl
Harbor shortly before the Presi-
dent went TO the Capital.
An indication OF fast moving
protective measures was seen In
Attorney General Biddle's an
nouncement that 1876 Japanese
aliens had been arrested during
the night In the United States and
Hawaii.
Troops had been assigned 10
guard posts throughout the nation
at defense industries, key buildings.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08
5000 Killed. injured
lin Sudden Jap Attacks
War Declared by
Grace of Heaven

Tokyo, Dec. S-AP-Domei
today broadcast the following
imperial rescript prociaiming
Japan at war with the United
States and the British Empire:
We. by the grace OF heaven,
Emperor Of Japan seated on the
throne OF a line unbroken for
ages eternal, enjoin upon ye,
our loyal and brave subjects:
We hereby declare war on
the United States of America
and the British Empire.
Men and officers Qf our army
and navy shall % ftsir utmost
M b5csecuting the wAr. our
public servants OF various de-
partments shall perform faith
fully and diligently their APP
pointed tasks and all other sub
jects of ours shall pursue their
respective duties; the entire
nation with united viii shall
mobilize their total strength so
that nothing will miscarry in at
tainment OF our war aims.
To assure the stability OF
East Asia and to contribute TO
world peace is a far-sighted pol
icy. which was formulated by
our great illustrious imperial
grandsire and our great imperial
sire succeeding him and to
which we lay constantly to
heart. To cultivate friendship
among and TO enjoy prosperity
in common with all nations has
always been a guiding principle
OF our empires foreign policy.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08
Students to be
Told Of Aviation

Naval and civilian aviation will
be discussed by authorities In each
field at a Mems Union meeting to
be held at 10 a. m. Dec. 1s-kn
Charles McKenny Hall, J. II. NC
Culioch, head OF the Normal physi-
cal education department an
nounced today.
1t. Commander Edwards, com.
msndant of the Crosse lie Naval
Base, will speak on the aviation
program OF the United states Navy.
The federally sponsored civilian In.
stIuction programs OF the Civil
Aeronautics Authority will be dis
cussed by Herbert Green and VIC
tor Alden, CAA representatives from
lansing.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08
Today in 1916

(By Associated Press)
Germans claim capture OF $4,000
men In Rumanian advance.
French wipe out German gains
southeast Of St MihieL
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08

WASHINGTON ms The
United States Treasury, In
pointing out that the Grading
with the enemy act" had been
eIamped down against Japan be.
cause Of its attack on this coun-
try's Pacific outposts, today
warned all firms and indivldu-
ais In the United States not
to trade with any Japanese ma
tlonaIs or companies In this
or any other country, including
Latin and South American re-
publlcs.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08
War Bulletins

Washington, D. C., Dec. S-The White House an
nounced today that the Japanese attack Hawaii re-
sud in capsizing of old batleshp, the destruction
of destroyer damage to other vessels and destruction
of relatively large number of planes.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08
Flashes Of
Late News
THE WEATHER: Tuesday:
Snow, Colder

wASHINGToN-AP- Litigation
involving the power OF the Federal
government to regulate profits on
national defense contracts came be.
fore the Supreme Court today for
argument.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08

Tokyo Dec. 8-AP-The navy section Of the i'm
perial headquarters announced today two American
battleships SUNK four others damaged and four
heavy cruisers damaged at Pearl Harbor by Japanese
naval bombers during the attack yesterday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08

NEW YORKr-AP-Federal agents
working with city detectives round
ed up "a Japanese by a. M. (EST.)
today, Of whom "a were taken to
the U. S. immigration station on
Ellis Island on charges OF violating
the Enemy Alien Act.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08

MANILA-UP-The United
Press Shanghai radio station
went of the air today at 1o:o7
a. m. II was assumed that the
Japanese had taken over the
radio station and other foreign
communications
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08

NEW YoRk-iNs---An un-
confirmed report that the
United States 1,5oo-ton destroy
er Preston has been sunk was
relayed today by Bert SIlen,
NRc correspondent at Manila.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08

INGION-AP-Cna1 shoe
stores sales during october amount
ed To $17.437 900, a drop of $43s, 900
from September, but an increase OF
s2,9s4,000 over October, 1910. the
Commerce Department reports.
Daily average sales in October were
about nine per cent below Septem-
Der, a less than seasonal decline.
NEW YORK-AP-The United
Mine Workers OF America (CIO)
have reached an objective sought
for more than 40 years. union
shop for miners in the major steel
companies captive coal pits. An
arbitration beard appointed by Pres
ident Roosevelt to settle the thorny
union shop issue-source OF three
recent strikes In the defense-vital
captive mInes-last night returned
ALTO / decision awarding the union
its demand.
CHICAGO AP - Substantial
quantities of grain have been deliv-
cred on the Board of Trade the
past week to settle December ~
lures contracts and more viii be
offered today.
BERLIN-AP-- The news that
King Leopold III Of the Belgians
has been married for three months
to a commoner was broken y his
subjects in Sunday announcements
from pulpits throughout the Ger
man-occupied country. The Kings
bride Is the former Fary Lillian
Baels, daughter OF former Belgian
cabinet minister. Hendrix Baels.
She has waived the title OF queen
and rights of succession for any on
spring. Her title Is Princess cf
Rethy.
CHICAGO Alp = Mrs. Agnes
Price. OF Van Hornesville. N. Y.
won the national championship OF
the annual public speaking contest
conducted by the Associated wom-
en- Of the American Farm Bureau
Federation. The event was held
as part Of the annual convention
OF the Federation which opens To-
morrow.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08
Congress Today

(By Associated Press)
House and Senate
Hold joint session (l2:30 p. m.
EST to hear message from Presi-
dent Roosevelt on hostilities with
japan.
Saturday
Both houses in recess.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08

Ottawa, Dec. 8-AP-Canada declared war upon
Japan late last night after four hour cabinet meeting
and thus added within "a hour period four Axis
aligned nations to her list of enemies.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08

New York, Dec. S-AP-The Tokyo radio said today
the island of Palawan, in the Philippines, had been
bombed. The broadcast was heard by NBC.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08

WILMINGTON, N. CAP One
man was believed drowned early
today when the H. NJ. Frederichsen'
Pure Oil tanker out of Port Arthur,
Tex, caught fire while unloading
oil in this port and was partially
destroyed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08

Batavia, Netherlands East Indies, Dec. SAP The
Netherlands East Indies first government to declare
war on Japan called the armed forces today to fight
until death If need be- and disclosed that Australia
had been asked to send planes to assist in defense
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08

BUFFALO, N. Y.-AP- Repre-
sentatives of the CLIO United Mine
Workers and officials of the Alum
mum Company of America begin
negotiations today in Pittsburgh TO
settle a wage dispute at subsi-
diary plant of the firm in Buffalo.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08

NEW YoRk-INS-c5s today
reported the German radio as
announcing that Manchukuo has
declared war upon the United
States and Great Britain.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08

See WAR-Page 5
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08
u. S. BattIeship Reported Bombed, Sunk at Hawaii

See PRoTBcTIoN-Pase s
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-12-08

See DEcLARATIoN-Page S
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-07
Full Sleeves

There are sleeves that are *
tremely full from shoulder n
wrist Very pretty when they
are Of thin, soft, huggins fab
I1Cs
Mrs Plumpie may look ask
ance ~ them, bur she Shouidn 2.
The over development Of her
arms viii be less apparent than
m tho Skln-tight sleeve which IS
her usual choice
Tho tailor made girl had bet
ter fight shy of crazy sleeve in
novatlons; they just don't suit
her
She had better run true IN
form adding 10 her ATTIRE
garderIa or a Smsrty ornament
Nr ner coat lzpol
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-07
Young America
Prefers to Be Merry
In Feathers and Fluff
By JOAN DEAN

TIME this ia tailored daytime and frly
evening Perhaps It is the seriousness Of the times that
- makes trfe sober during the day.
But when 1t is time dance and make merry and
away with do II in the true American
-. light.hearted and gay
And is froth and fluff and swish and swirl when
America dances supper club at camp enter
tainment for the boys in uniform.
THERE is rayon tafea for swish satin for simmer
for fluff and charming combinations Of materials
such as velvet tafea There rles and bows
and shrings cordngs down the list Of trim
mings delight the feminine heart.
All the birds Neles hat for love of
satin dress ostrich the low oftheshouldr neckne
Skirts full wide tucked, rufled and shirred
you desire There all the and charm Of the old South
you twirl about the dance floor.
EVENING WRAPS too, have caught the mood and
soft and fatrng light urs with white fox prime favorie
Complete with dancing shoes that sparkle and glitter
flowers 10 give the perfect finish America dances.
The gowns pictured this page some worn by
Hollywood stars both pictures and for their social appear
And right Hollywood the last word in what
fashion right,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-07
Simplicity in Dress

Tn dress. there must be sim
plicity and dignity. The frivol-
Gus touch is fatal.
Over-decoration should he
avoided. and the high-crowned
hat. remember, as well as the
uppity coiffure. can make a girl
look a full inch taller than she
is.
Notice the next very tall girl
you admire. however. and see n
she has not rated your atten-
ton by the Queenly pose.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-07
Spikes Out

Certainly there's no sense in
wearing spikes. especially at a
dance. where she's likely to look
over her partners head.
There's no sense in being
self-conscious about heigh
When that phobia seizes one
there IL an inclination 10 bend
the shoulders in an effort TO
look shorter.
Splendid carriage Is especially
necessary II growing has been
overdone. The queenly pose is
essential.
To attain the slightly rounded
silhouette should be her ambi-
tion and special beauty business.
Proportions are important, good
posture vital.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-07
7 all Girl
drs New
Styles Best

EXTREMELY tall girls say
~ they don't want 10 be stately
beauties. They'd like TO wear
sub-deb clothes and he playful.
but they cant because they
would appear silly.
This years fashions are the
tall girls dish. She can carry
the full, long skirts with dis
tinction: the shorty sometimes
looks as il she were wearing
grandmother's robe de style"
Evening slippers with low
heels are being offered, and the
tall darling may snap them up.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-07
PuHs
F|dtter
Young Girls
Nv HELEN FoLLETT

SLEEVES and silhouettes are
- the subject Of this days
beauty sermon. IL you are stalk
ing A new frock these days you
will he filed with sleeve sur
priSes.
Some designs You will regard
with suspicion; others will send
YOU into a state Of alteration.
Because they have a decided
influence upon the so-called fe-
male form. we must urge you 70
look them over carefully.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-07
Shoulder Puff

ON evening gowns we have
observed the comeback ~ the
little shoulder puff, Snaked out
Of the gay ninety period
A sleeve OF that kind IL q
miSchievous little thing. all
ready To romp, and only the
young slender buckles are en-
titled 20 wear II
Circular arm fr1lls are another
oualn8 idea from the remote
past. All night n YOU have = full
wide chest. otherwise sidestep
them.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-07

PART 3, AGE II
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-07-26
PEYorE

Representatives Of our American
Indians are studying a subject that
would be good, II its evils could be
eliminated for all OF us. 1t has to
do with the use OF the trance pro-
ducing cactus bean. peyote, which
has powerful effect like the cac.
tus liquor, colonche. but is differ.
ent in that 1t brings about a
trance in which sensations OF
peace. brotherly love and the will
10 do good are experienced. II this
effect, with nothing more serious.
could be spread around the world
II would be great boon TO ciyili.
zatlon.
Attention Of the Indians has
been turned 10 the cactus product
because of its use in religious
ceremonies. Their study leads to
districts south Of the Rio Grande
and includes the aim Of develop
ing good will among Mexican
tribes there. where use OF the Gao.
tus bean started long ago.
Efforts have been made 10 pro-
hibit use Of peyote Such attempts
at legal restrictions have been op-
posed by the American Indians.
They organized the Native Ameri.
can church 10 fight such laws and
are still active in attempts to pro.
tect the Mexican tribes n their
religious rites. They attach 70 Pc
vote much the same Significance
that orthodox Christians give 70
bread and wine in their holy sac.
raments. They believe the button
ike bean mas divine origin. that
Gods spirit has been transplanted
there.
During their rituals. the Indians
chant songs and pray in their ma.
tive language to their conception
OF the Great Spirit. Sometimes
they direct their prayers 10 the
earth, requesting good crops. or 70
the sky, asking for rain.
When the bean Is eaten. u
brings about not only the sensa.
lions OF peace. brotherly love and
the will to do good, but q delight.
full and apparently non-iniurious
ianguor accompanied by a stimu
lated imagination