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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
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 U, 8. Base in South Pacific, Dec. l4-tpelayedl tUpl Army officers said today that systematic. orderly evacuation resulted in saving all but four men when tho transport resident Coolidge struck a mine and sank in the South pcific.
 It was estimated that 60 per cent Of the approximately 4,000 survivors took to the water, while others man. aged to board lifehoats and rafts. The transport was approaching q harbor when 1t struck the mine,
 CT'he sinking was announced in Washington, December i2).
 Tt was just like . movie scene of sinking" Capt. Fred l.. Smith, %, Barre, Vtp except thata there was not us much confusion. The water was almost black with iife- jacketed swimmers"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22

} Ing or ChriStnns tune again tlii, I've ar ee m | strangely out oi place,
 "alory to cod in tho highest and on earth peace tc men of good will But where is the peace and where Is the good willp The armies of the W orld will not pause in their blasting of civil tsation to remem- han AAnA IA ie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
STREET CAR STAR

Long before gas rationing came lip, Wendy Barrie began riding to Paramount on street cas, travelling in that fashion while she was mak. ing Submarine Alert" for Pro- ducers Pine and Thomas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
BACK TO OED aEsUKs

Lynne Cverman, seen as a min segel shown @nc=mau in Para mounts Dixie Unce spent two years iE that capacity on tour with the Ward and Wade lu1igstgsIg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
CHIEF TRANSPORT
 OFFICERS CHOSEN
Eight of Fourteen Warning Districts Represented in
 List of Appointments

State Defense Administrator Wes- ley A. Sturges announced today tho appointment of District Chief Transport officers for eight Of the i4 District Warning Centers in the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-22
THE CHRISTMAS PEACE IN TIME OF WAR

Again Christmas finds the world at strife and cross purposes, With commentators blaring out their 10. ports of death and destruction, with homes lonely with the empty chairs of men, some dead, some dying and n'0re lined in battle in the many parts of tho world, the angelic greet.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07
Holiday Shopping Expected
to Break Previous Records

fed as Christmas purchases, should
enjoy heavy sales.
Gifts for Service Men
This is the first Christmas in 25
years that We have hat an op-
portunity 10 go TO town" for mem
bers OF the family, relatives, and
friends who are at war. For weeks
past gift packages have been leav-
ing our shores for fighting men
abroad. More will go and a great
quantity will likewise be distribut.
ed TO the boys in camps here. We
are all determined that each and
every service man wherever locat-
ed shall be remembered with some
kind OF gift this year. Incidental
ly, In this connection, consult your
shopping service or local depart
ment store manager for a list OF the
things that these men will most
appreciate.
Service men in training or on
active duty, need and deserve all
OF the comforts OF ordinary life that
those at home can send them. Thus,
automatically the armed forces of
any nation open up greater ave-
nues and markets OF trade. Hence,
do not delay In purchasing, wrap
ping, and sending of your gifts
More entertaining will be done this
Christmas season. Many a boy
will have a Christmas furlough and
bring a pal for dinner. Families
without a boy in service will in
vite some lonesome lad for a real
oldfashioned Christmas. In pre-
paration for this, local fruit. groc-
cry. and chain store sales will be
heavy.
Not the Last Christmas
Because many families were de-
prived Of various goods and SER
vices in recent past years they
now feel, due to the effects OF more
cash in the pocket and the clean
ing up OF back bills, that this year
they will make up for deprivations
OF the past. Gone are the apple
sellers, bread lines, groups of I'M
employed, the dust bowl, and the
"oakies". Families are entitled to
enjoy themselves but times are too
precarious TO have this Christmas
season representative only OF a
spending spree and OF grand good
time. When December 25 comes
let US pause and remember that the
day We are really celebrating is the
birth OF Jesus. Besides this all
else pales.
Let us also remainder that be-
cause of our belief in Christianity.
OF which the Christmas Day is a
symbol, We are engaged is this
war. We shall win without doubt
but not until we get down and
back to true fundamentals. Next
year may bring a better or a more
difficult Christmas season, but
whatever comes We should pray for
the faith, the courage. the spiritual
and the financial reserves to wealth
er 1t. To be practical, would sug-
gest that while we freely give this
year to others, we hang on to some
of our cash for another Christmas
which may not be so bright.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07
Road To Romance

But her relief died at the expres-
sion on his face.
when 1 60 into the Army"
Burke said in a quiet, but belliger-
ent voice that encouraged no argu-
ment, I'm be toting a gun, not a
baton, Matt. And don't forget It."
He pounded the newspaper with an
angry finger. And l don't think
it'll be long, either" he added firm
ly. I'm getting mighty tired Of the
way this wars going"
Fran and Matt did their best.
There's more ways OF serving
your country than fighting" Matt
argued. You'd be doing just as
much good, as an entertainer"
More" Fran cut in YEARLY.
i've seen him trying to shoot tin
ducks at the Venice pier"
She looked around the commits
sary crowded with its painted and
costumed actors and extras. "All
my lfe," she complained, ever
since was big enough to sneak a
movie magazine into the house, I've
wondered what it would be like to
wear grease paint, like this, and
eat in a movie studio restaurant
midst all this excitement and
glamor. Now, just when I have a
lifetime Of it in the palm Of my
hand, there has to come a war. It
isn't fairw
"Cheer UP, funny-face." Burke
comforted, this Is just a peep
show. Why stick with it when we
have a chance at the big one ?"
YEAH" retorted Fran bitterly.
And some day when I'm picking
you up from around a bomb you'll
be saying. with your final wheeze.
This Is just a peepshow to the one
I'm bound for now"
Burke grimaced at her, and
whipped out his handkerchief to
keep two tears from spelling her
makeup.
But Fran was still low as she sat
with Burke later on the set, wait
ing their turn before the cameras.
She knitted with vicious jabs OF
the needles and reminded him in
vain Of this chance to insure them
selves a solid future.
Come on, let's get a drink"
Burke rose and stretched as the
director called the afternoon rest
period.
Fran slid her knitting into its
bag and was about TO follow him
when she caught sight Of Toinette
Vaughn across the room. She
waved a dismissing hand TO Burke.
Run along. little soldier" she said.
I'm having coffee with Miss
Vaughn. II you're leaving me for
the Army, / must look 10 my own
career" She turned from the
amazed Burke and walked across
the room to join Toinette.
Ito Be Continuedl
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07
Rural Events

TODAY
Paint Greek
The Friends church will serve
dinner for the all day quarterly
meeting held today and tomorrow.
BelleVille
Womans Society for Christian
Service. 1880 luncheon In the
Methodist Church basement.
South Superior
Four.H dinner honOring moth
ers at the home OF Mrs Robert
Keller.
Regular after-game dinner served
BY the DiXboro Womens Society.
NOVEMBER 10
West London
Orfctai Board OF the London
Church will meet at the home OF
Andrew Bird.
OAkVllle
The Oakyille Farmers Club will
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07

routine, but the dialogue director
was tough in the matter Of tempo.
"No-no-that's too fast. It's
got to build. You've got to drawl
that line-that's it-now faster on
the come back! Faster! AL right.
Pick 1t up! That's IT, Louder. Shout
IT, MOI No! A pause. Let them wait
for the topper. Now-crack It"
The tall Shakesperean- Holly
wood creature was like a lion tam
er, thought Fran, as she whipped
out her directions. When 1t was
finally over, Burke relaxed in his
chair, his tongue hanging, his
breath coming in loud gasps.
'Never again." he swore, will 1
embark lightly upon the delicate
interchange Of qups without trem-
bling"
The sun had come out when they
left the building, and they strolled
along with group Of actors, ex-
tras and technicians from one Of
the sound stages, all bound for the
commissary. Burke waited to get
paper at the door, though Fran
was fearful they wouldn't get a
table. But Burke was devouring the
black headlines, while he waited
for his change.
Two more Allied ships tor
pedoedl" he worried.
They got a table all right. Their
agent was holding 1t for them. He'd
dropped into the studio to check up
on several Of his clients, and he'd
heard the good news about their
scene. That was break
Fran told him about the rehear-
sal while Burke buried himself in
the paper. The agent was delight
ed. Listen" he patted Fran's hand
cheerfully, Il wouldn't be surprised
IL you two 60 right on up the
ladder"
you mean it," Fran whispered.
She turned TO Burke and pulled
down his paper with evaporation.
Didn't you hear7 Matt thinks"
Burke grinned somberly at the
two Of them. II heard what he
thinks" he said. But what does
Uncle Sam Think"
What do you mean?" cried
Fran.
Il mean" said Burke, Il think
he's planning a featured role for
me, honey, in the Army"
Fran's eager fingers dropped
from Burkes arm, the light went
out Of her eyes. But 1t returned as
the agent leaned forward TO whis-
per. 'Ha-but I think / can Ak
that for you, too"
Howl" Fran demanded.
THE Army has 10 have enter
tainers," the agent winked. You
and your band-you are the best
type Of exemptions for entertain
ment purposes"
Fran turned exultantly to Burke.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07
CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE
"PAAR-FEECTW The studio
nairdresser tilted his sleek head to
view the halo Of curls he had ar
ranged on Frans head. He COM
pared it carefully with the photo
graph pinned beside her on the
dressing room wall. "Eet Is exactly
like yesterday" he cried.
Fran got up and threw of her
eellophane protective covering. 1T
better be-" she said. I'D hate to
end up in the picture singing half
the song with one couture and the
other half with another"
Il tell you someteeng." the little
man walked with her to the door.
That hair dress, she is better than
Toinette Vaughn's-and she with
her private hairdresser under con-
tract from the time the picture
start shooting" He shook his head
In jealous zeal as he went back to
the beautiful featured player
awaiting her turn
Outside, the day was gloomy.
From the narrow dressing room
balcony, Fran couli see the long
row Of studio buildings only dirnly
through the gray, drizzling rain.
She started down the steps, pulling
her raincoat over her head to pro-
tect her hairdress. She would have
to run across the alley to sound
stage No. 8 where the Always in
Ny Heart" company was shooting.
wait a minute, Franz"
She turned to see Burke stand
ng in the doorway Of the mems
lressing room. He joined her.
We're to go over to the dialogue
directors now. They don't need us
IN the set till this afternoon"
You don't mean I'm going to
have an elocution lesson on how to
iay my one line" gasped Fran.
Yep" Burke said cheerfully. 81
yuess so"
The dialogue director proved TO
be tall, raw-boned ex-actress with
4 beak nose and a beautiful voice.
She was waiting for them on one
Of the empty stages.
You two got a break" she said.
They've whipped up quite a nice
little scene for you here"
Fran dropped her raincoat onto
a chair and took the typewriter
pages in surprise.
But this isn't in the script!'
1T came ost Of late conference
last night" the woman replied.
The director wanted a humorous
episode to break a dramatic scene
IN the ballroom, so they're using
this quick gag routine with YOU
two. 1t follows your speciality num-
ber."
"Whee" Fran cried jubilantly.
This is the way 10 famew
They rehearsed the short scene
diligently. 1t seemed like a simple
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07

meet at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thurlow Heath.
NOVEMBER
RawsonVlll.
Red Cross workers 70 meet AZ the
home Of Mrs. Clare Wilkinson.
NOVEMBER I3
The regular meeting ot Sheldon
p. T. A. will be az the school house.
?. m Parents are asked 70 &C
company their children A PRO
gram will be given and refresh
ments served.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07
BY Roger W. sabson

Hsbsou PARK, Mass, Nov. -
Though Christmas is a few weeks
ahead. the holiday buying season
is already at hand. When the gong
rings and the scores are added up,
dollar sales, and the size OF the
crowds tanning into stores every
where will make impressive totals.
Probably this year all previous
records will be broken. The most
important factors are:-money IN
circulation. widespread employ
nfeHt, coming rattening aRd search
ties OF merchasdise, heavy buying
for men in the armed services, and
a determination on the part OF mil
lions OF families 10, "Shoot the
works" this year II never again!
Cash TO Spend
Money in circulation per indivi-
dual in this country has risen from
$3.50 in 1870 to $103.3S in the
same late fall date in 1912. Total
currency in the hands of the public
is now over S13,S54 000,0 900 and IS
expanding at the rate Of over $780,
100000 per month. This does not
include Northumberland funds
on deposit In savings, checking, or
Christmas Club accounts. Further
more, no allowance is made for the
improved credit position of millions
of shoppers whose names are now
in good standing an the books OF
merchants.
Millions OF families are today
enjoying the largest incomes they
have ever had. Rural sections as
we'll as defense areas are partici.
pating in the employment and pro-
fits boom Wages for the country
as a whole have increased more
than $1,000 100000 a month for past
two years. Total such disvurse-
ments for the current yyear will De
in the neighborhood asd SIS 100000
600. Incomes from other sources
may swell this to a national income
OF Sl17,O00,000,000 Hence, from
a spending point OF view merchants
should have nothing to worry over.
Effect of Coming Seareities
No ration books containing. cou-
pons governing the purchase "
clothes. other types OF soft or even
hard goods, Injuries, and other
kinds of merchandise will be pulled
on the public until after the holi-
day season. Right now stores are
able to offer a wide assortment OF
goods. Again refer you to the
advertisements in your local papers
to substantiate this fact. What
the future holds is highly profile
NAUTICAL. We know that the manu-.
facture OF many civilian goods has
stopped. Production OF much other
merchandise Is decreasing. Until
the Wars end, 1912 will mark the
high point in the value OF available
goods for retail distribution.
Entirely aside from the custo-
mary purchase OF gifts, shoppers
have a real excuse for stocking up
on durable goods and are justified
in doing so. Among the items that
may bulk large among purchases
this year are luxury goods( par
ticularly iewelry and precious
stones; shoes, family clothing,
women's wear, furniture and house
hold furnishings; such electrical
appliances as are available, includ-
ing radios dry goods, and notions.
In spite OF the millions OF men IN
uniform. sales OF mems furnish
ings should rank high. Paint and
hardware items, not usually CLASH
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07
Plays VIII Be Given
At Lincoln School

Three one-aet plays viii be pre-
sentsa Nov. 20 and II at the Lin.
coin Consolidated school by the
graduating class OF 1913 under the
direction OF Miss Ruth Brown.
The plays will be given each eve
ming. starting at s p. m. Titles
OF the presentations are. The Trav-
ellers", Orchids for Margaret. and
"Orville's Big Date.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07
o. E. s. elects Officers

At the regular meeting Monday
evening of the o. f. S, officers
elected were: Mrs. Cecil Dayen-
port, matron: Mr. Davenport, pa
iron, Mrs. Max Fosdick and Mr..
Fosdick, associate matron and pa
tron; Mrs. Lillian Burgan, secre-
tary: Miss Katherine Briggs, treas
urer: Mrs. Hugh Austin, conduc-
tress, and Mrs. Ernest Mann, as
sociate conduCtress.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07
no pedIeate servlee RoM

o DedlCate service hoi
The Saline Methodist Church was
host 10 the Ann ArbOr district
ministerial association Monday.
Seventy were present and a dinner
was served at noon by the Rain
bow division. Sunday morning at
tho usual service an Honor Roll
for the boys in the armed forces
will be dedicated It will he pre-
scented by Mrs Martin Blair, presi-
dent OF the GetACquainted Class
which donated It, Arrangements
were made by Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
fowler.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07

Mrs. Charles Orwtck. who has
been spending some time with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F.. A. Clark,
has gone to Washington. d. c., 10
be near her husband, who is in a
naval training school. and she has
obtained a position 10 the city
library there.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07
TO PROBE CRASH

Lansing, Mich, Nov. FMS -
The Michigan public service com
mission decided today TO conduct
probe into the train-bus crash in
Detroit which cost Is lives. The
crash was between a crowded De-
troit Street Railway bus and a
Grand Trunk passenger train at a
crossing in suburban Hamtramck.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07
WoMAN'S CLUB MEETS
IN RED CROSS ROOMS

Saline, Mich. Nov. THE Sa-
line Woman's Club met in the Red
Cross rooms Tuesday afternoon. as
witt be the custom for each alter
nate meeting during the club year,
Mrs. Frances Lockwood conducted
the business meeting and Mrs.
Bessie Collins, delegate to the re-
cent southeast district federation
meeting at Wyandotte, gave her re-
port.
Mrs. Thomas Shurtz reported on
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07
News From Saline

the subject OF furnishings at the
WAC quarters at Des Moines, Ia.
A committee will be appointed TO
confer with representatives of the
Willing Workers and Macon Clubs
on this project. The afternoon was
spent working on surgical dress
!ngs.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07

Mrs. {. f. Uterkircher who has
been a patient at St Joseph's Hos
pital. Ann Arbor, expects to return
home the last OF the week. Her
sister. Mrs Charles Mix, is spend
ing some time here on her way
from her summer home in Pentwat-
err to Americas, Ga.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07
MAetlnna 20 Stnn

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Moehn we're
hosts recently to the county Rural
Carriers Association A potlHek
supper was served and it was de-
cided to discontinue meetings for
the duration
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07
Methodist Women Hold Meetings

Methodist Women Hold Meetings
The women of the Methodist
Church gathered for their regular
monthly and social meetings. Mrs.
Charles Marken was hostess Tues
day evening to the Dependables,
Mrs Hollis Carr entertained the
third division Tuesday afternoon
and the Rainbow division met
Thursday evening at the home of
Mrs. Chester Leonard.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07
Sell Farm

Mr.. and Mrs. Gottlob Hinderer
have sold their farm home on Man
chester Rd, 10 James Madison. They
will soon move 10 Ann Arbor The
farm will he occupied by Mr.. anc
Mrs Robert Tobias, Dexter.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-11-07
We are OnOur way
TO VICTORY

The sales army of the Community Fund is marching
steadily forward. 1t has passed the half way mark of the
campaign quota which is $33 900.
All indications that the public is sold the PROPOSE
ton. Everybody familiar with the facts is gladly sup
porting the Many subscriptions are exceeding
quotas by wide margin People who asked to
give $25 gave $50.
The industrial workers of YpsIanti are setting new
"high" for cooperation and participation. The Ford
Generator Plant, the Pennsular Paper Company, the
United Stove Company the Michigan Ladder Company
and the Huron Gray Iron Foundry Company have all
ported practically 1907 participation by their
employees.
Merchants and professional people giving from
four times much as they gave in other years.
Everyone's Support is Needed
Everybody should be supporter of the War Chest Last
evening 200 loyal began house house
reach those people who have yet subscribed the
War Chest Fund.
If you asked, and for other soil
ctor does locate you won't you volunteer your sub
scrption either the Board of Commerce office the
Victory booth located in front of Kesges the
of Washington and Michigan Avenue.
IF WE BELIEVE IN THE PRINCIPLES BACK OF
THIS GREAT WAR, IF WE BELIEVE IN THE MAIN
TENANCE OF DEMOCRACY IF WE BELIEVE IN
HUMAN DECENCY, WE WILL SEE TO 1T THAT
YPSILANTI NOT ONLY RAISES $33, 900 BUT THAT
WE GO COVER THE TOP" FOR A MUCH LARGER
SUM.
This is your war. This your War Chest This is
opportunity and duty citizen of great democracy to
fight for Victory on the Home Front.
United War Chest
and Community Fund
CAMPAIGN CLOSES NOV II
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Mrs. Thomas shurtz reported on
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Next BIackout a Real Test

IF DETROTTS next trial blackout is to be surprise
affair as announced by the OCD, the citizens will have
to be warned lot emphaticaly than they last
Sunday night Otherwise it will be dismal fiasco.
If it is the fault will be not of the citizenry but Of
offcialdom.
Detrots second test last Sunday satisfactory as
regards the rank and file Of Detroiter Violations
the exception and mostly the result of careessness
rather than defiance
definite flaw in the program the feebeness of
the warning alarm In many districts this warning
mild and tentative that except they awaiting it at
given hour househodes would not have recognized for
a warning
OCD authorities say efficient warning sirens will be
obtained and installed before the next rehearsal We hope
this true would be impossible to stage surprise
blaekout with the present patchwork siren equipment
MOREOVER the Detroit public lighting commission
wi should be prepared to extinguish all street and
traffic lights else the show should be called off,
According to published explanations the lighting
commission has been unable to turn out the entire street
and traffic lighting system because it lacks some $500
worth of switches
And it hasn't been successful in buying them because
of priorities.
That is a childish
Since Pearl Harbor everybody in the city has known
blackouts were coming The lighting commission should
have bought their $500 worth of switches long before
prorities became effective.
And when finally they did awaken to the fact that
Detroit might need total backout they should have
ignored the technical red tape of priorites.
Their claim to $500 worth of switches is so sound
and elementary that need require long loud talk
ing to get rush o. X. from Donald Nelson
Wouldn't it be a sardonic tragedy if Detroit suffered
bombing by Axis air raiders because the public lighting
commission had failed buy $500 worth of switches with
which to darken the streets?