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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-05
Wartime Lighting For The Home

ASTER Is one Of the years
most colorful holidays, not
- only because Of its many
hued hats and eggs and blossom
ing plants, but because they are
all viewed through the brilliant
rays of the Springtime sun.
Imagine, If you can, the same
stores, the same shops. the same
new suits and dresses - lipstick
red, or Easter purple. yellow and
pink and green eggs and con-
fections. full garden Of flowers
but all looked at through the
skies of last Winter. They are
the same. and as glowing with
color. but then the light was dim.
So today, with many of us.
while it may be a gay. colorful
Eastertide outdoors or in shops
or suits or hats, it still remains
a dim mid-Winter atmosphere in
our houses. due to inadequate,
poorly-arranged home lighting.
Even though the entire nation
is now on a wartime schedule
which provides an extra hour of
sunlight in each day. there is still
plenty of need for extra-good
home lighting in order to avoid
eye-strain. and to have sufficient
light for the many tasks on hand.
War work demands study,
reading of bulletins and books to
keep up with vital changes; many
persons are studying at home in
order TO qualify for better jobs;
mothers and home-makers are
reading the labels and the fine
print more closely on packaged
and canned goods, TO see exactly
what they are getting for their
dollars worth of value, sewing,
knitting and many other popular
handcrafts are booming, and all
require good. sufficient lighting.
Follow these four basic rules
for home lighting:
BE sure you get enough light
for the job you are doing.
2-Avoid sharp contrasts, don't
have all the light concentrated
on the work in your hand
while the remainder Of the
room is dim or in darkness.
3-Avoid glare. because soft
light is far easier on the eyes.
4 Don't fail 20 have enough
lamps tubular one=for-
reading music. and one at
every desk. table. or sink
where close work is done.
But here's how to obtain all
the light you need. without using
more NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. impor-
tant recommendation for victory
saving:
Eliminate colored bulbs lex
cept as decoration since they
absorb u of the light.
dark Innings
with lighter, or white. to re-
feet light instead Of absorb
it.
3 -Use one high-wattage bulb in
stead of several small ones OF
the same voltage; thus, a 100
watt bulb gives so per cent
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-05
BY Mrs.
Christine Frederick.
The Distinguished Authority
on Household Efficiency.

and other appliances by dangling
cords to the lighting fixture, is
not only unsightly. but danger
Gus. Such old-fashioned lighting
may cause overloaded circuits
and fuses TO blow.
Form the habit of quickly pull
ing out plugs on any electric
heating appliance when not in
use, you'll save lot Of electricity.
Be sure TO cut off the current
when working or making re-
pairs to any fixtures. and. Of
course. disconnect appliances be-
fore even attempting to repair
them. Don't repair them when
you are wet from a bath, or ex-
cessive perspiration, or you may
get a bad shock. Don't touch
any appliance when standing on
a wet floor-it's dangerous.
Another simple and oft-re-
peated suggestion is this: Don't
disconnect a lamp, or any cleo
trio appliance, by pulling on the
cord. Grasp the plug. and re-
move with a firm, quick motion.
It's safer, and the cord will last
longer, too.
If you should be planning any
remodeling this Spring. or new
building, start with the right wiz
ing on your blueprints. Whether
you own or rent. check these
points: Is there a convenience
outlet every 10 feet of Dashboard
in all rooms? Is there an out
let just above the table in the
breakfast nook, so that you can
plug-in cooking appliances and
use them direct on the table?
Or, is there one near the serv-
ing or buffet table in the dining
room. for the same purposes?
In the laundry or wherever
you use your washer and ironer,
have a wall convenience outlet
placed ~ inches from the floor,
so that these two important ap-
pliances can also be used with
out dangling cords TO get wet or
worn and always in the way.
In the kitchen, similar wall
outlets, set at a 42-inch height
from the floor. permit the mixer,
percolator. b!ender and other
small. handy appliances to be
operated on the work surface,
without long cords. If you can.
ask to have special circuit
breakers made in the wiring in
stallation. instead of usual fuse
boxes-it is less trouble and more
up-to-date.
Light, plenty OF 1t. is needed
to keep the home cheerful and
to provide conditions for good
work well-done. When you come
home today from walking in the
Easter parade, or admiring the
gay flowers, or the bright hats
or the colored eggs seen every
where. look at your own home
and decide this; When you turn
on the lamps. does your home
have happy Easter look. or does
it glover under the dimness
which belonged to mid-Winter
You can have all the light you
need. and it won't cost more, il
it's rightly installed and care
fully used.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-05

VANE you n time or money
saving hint to pass on TO other
- - Almannckers? such ideas are
worth sharing with other readers,
and the AlmAnAek wants to print
them---the more the merrier. For
each such hint sent in and used
in this department We will pay 81.
You may send in rs many as you
want. Hints not used cannot be
returned Please keep them short
and to the point and address;
AIMANACK HINTS EDITOR,
P.O. Box 1871,
Grand Central Annex, New York.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-05
CHAIRS

The easiest way to paint chairs
is to turn over and do legs first,
then set right side up. complete
the job, always spread clean
newspapers under any article to
be painted
Miss Lois Hoagland,
Peoria. III.
FRESH
To keep bread fresh and from
moulding. peel a small potato
and keep in bread box. Put fresh
potato IN two or three times
week.
Mrs. Reed Anderson,
Ogden, Utah.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-05
TOWELS

As soon as l take my bath
towels from the line, fold them
as desired and run them through
the wringer, with the rolls
turned as tight as possible. They
are then all ready to put away.
This gives my towels a much
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-05
Send for Generous Tube

Mail the coupon below for a gen.
crous tube of Lady Esther Cream!
See for yourself-in your own mir
ror-why more and more lovely
women every day are turning to
Lady Esther 4Purpose Face Cream!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-05
Alma mack Hints

smoother. nicer appearance than
when ironed. and saves a lot Of
time and extra ironing.
Mrs. H. r. Scalzo,
Niagara Falls. N Y.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-05
DRYING

When hanging blankets or bed
spread on line to dry catch lower
edges together every is inches
with a spring clothespin. They
will not sag at corners.
Mrs. L. II Murphy.
ByronVlle, Ohio.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-05

When baking chicken. core sew
eral apples and put in with it
when chicken is about half done.
Gives a wonderful flavor and
keeps the meat moist.
Miss 3. M. Butler,
Healdsburg. Calf.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-05
GALOSHES

1 keep a pair Of comfortable
old shoes in my galoshes at my
kitchen door. 1t is much easier to
step out Of my shoes and into the
galoshes than it is to pull the
galoshes over my shoes for run
ming out into the back yard for
something in wet weather.
Mrs II. Deason,
Austin, Texas.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-05
RUGS

To keep small rugs from slip
ping on linoleum, secure one or
two edges with short pieces Of
Scotch tape This saves tack
holes, too
Mrs. Frances Schlegel,
Berea, Ohio.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-05
'BTTE-Y"

Vary your white sauce, espec-
tally for fish or pork. by what
mother used TO call "bite-y" gravy
simply put little mustard into
white sauce dry mustard with
the flour, or stir prepared mus
tard into the finished sauce. De-
termine amount Of mustard by
your taste for bite" Try this,
also, for Dreaming the stronger
favored vegetables, as cabbage,
onions. A bit Of mustard also
adds piquancy of flavor TO vege-
table soups. or scalloped potatoes.
Men who do not care for plain
white sauce, like the "bite-y"
variation.
J. Strachan,
Portland, Ore.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-04-05
HENS

II you make hens in curtains
the same top and bottom mark
ing top they can be reversed 10
equalize the wear.
Mrs. A. Wustman,
Oak Park, Ill.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-03
Lindbergh to
Assume Duties

Exact type OF work that Charles
A. Lindbergh IL 20 assume Al Ford
bomber plant was expected 10 be
decided today when the famous
aviator confers with Henry Ford.
The Ford co. had previously an
nounced that Mr.. Lindbergh was
to be employed IN an engineering
capacity al the plant.
Mr.. Lindbergh returned from con-
ference with federal ofllclals early
this week and has been at the
bomber plant daily since April I.
His headquarters have been in The
administrative building
The flier was az Dearborn Inn
Thursday night and soon after his
arrival lof, IA company o. Ford
servicemen.
Nj Lindbergh said today that
his reason for accepting a position
az the Ford bomber plant was
simply because he wanted 70 con
tribute as effectively IS possible
to the nations war effort. Asked
why he had accepted the Job, Lind
bergh said
a want 10 contribute as effec-
lively az ! can 10 The war effort.
THE country is az war.
1T ia the duty Of everyone to
give his utmost"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-03
Traffic Signs
Not Adequate

Inadequate stop signs or lack Of
signs at intersections in the city
contribute 10 hazardous traffic sit
usiions, Ypsilanti safety and traf.
fic committee members agreed
Thursday night. The conclusion
was reached following survey
report by Committeeman
A letter will be written 10 Po-
lice Chief Dan T.. l. Patch sug.
costing that signs be set up or
replaced at various corners.
Chief Patch will be asked. also,
to check accident files TO determ.
Inc whore traffic signs are needed
This check is readily available
under the new filing system spon-
sored for the police department
by Junior Chamber OF Commerce
and installed by AAA.
Suggestion was made that a
plan now working in Detroit.
whereby motorists and pedestrians
glass on highways call
certain telephone number report
tho situation and haze the glass
removed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-03
See ROOMS-Page 8
Another CITY
Not Necessary

Utilization OF present public re-
sources rather than construction
Of new comounities to accommo-
date defense workers in this area
was advocated by Abner E. Larn-
ed, State WPA director in an ad-
dress to Detroit departmental
heads at public works round
table in Detroit Thursday.
Through data obtained by sur
vey. Larned stated that cities have
facilities and resources TO care
for most OF the expansion that will
be needed to accommodate the
100000 additional defense work
ers and their families
Larned favors using the present
resources available to the fullest
extent possible rather than build
ing new communities which he
said possibly would be abandon
ed later"
Attention was paid TO inventor
les Of water. sewer hospital.
school recreational facilities. fire
and police protection. gas and
electric utilities. transportation
and industrial listings. Improved
vacant lots with water and sewer
connections were given particu-
lar notice IN the survey.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-03
Bombers And
What EBe?

"Bombers and What Else" will
be the title OF a conference on
or Children's Future and the
defense OF childhood at Michigan
Clergymen's Delinquency Proven
ton Committee and Michigan Child
Guidance Institute Tuesday from
10 5 D. m. In Ypsilanu High
School auditorium.
Rev +. H. Longman. Flint
chairman Of Michigan Clergymen' S
Committee on Delinquency Pre-
vention. will preside. 1t. Col.
Harold Furlong, administrator. Of
Michigan Defense Council. will
give the welcome al . O'Clock.
II. " Bennett personnel director
OF Ford Motor Co. will talk on
The Bomber Plant and It's Men"
a. $50
Supervisors Mrs Bertha Vorce.
Van Buren, Township. and +. D
Foster. Ypsilanu Township. viii
talk on What is the bomber de.
Felopment doing to our people,
at ESQ.
l.. J. Carr, director OF Michigan
enid Guidance Institute. will
talk at 800 on What Price Vie.
tory?' and Edward " Brakeman.
cousellor in religious education
ar University Of Michigan. will
talk at 3.35 on The Churchs Plea
for Help.
Herman Luhrs Commander Of
American Legion Department Of
Michigan. Will speak az $50 on
The Veterans Call 10 the Home
Front and Richard Leonard. d.
rector Of Ford organization. CLO.
VIII speak on "Labor's Job Out.
side the Factory"
The meeting VIII conclude with
an open discussion on Where do
VIC 20 from here? -
Attendance az tho meeting f.
by invitation given by the com
mittee, Rev Chester r. Loucks.
secretary Of the ciergymens com
mittee; Rev William r. Shaw.
First Baptist Church. this city. and
Rev Father Erwin A. Lcfebvre
81 Johns Catholic Church this
city
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-03
Autos lnjure
Two Students

An eight year old boy and
high school girl were injured in
accidents here Thursday afternoon
and evening. Jackie Horner. 90l
Ecorse Rid. was kept in Boyer
Hospital Thursday night suffering
from bruises and shock received
when he was struck by car In
front Of IS n Huron St
The driver. Charles Howard
1892 S Huron st, and witnesses
told police the child, who was
selling magazines. darted from be
tween parked cars
Doesn't See Car
Rosemary Seymour. 4s4S0 F.
Michigan Ave. student at Ypsilan-
Il High School received a lacera-
tion on her left temple Thursday
afternoon when she apparently
failed to see a car at the corner
OF w. Cross and ~ Hamilton SITS.
and walked against it.
She was taken to a doctor by
the driver OF the car. Frank Barn.
abel, 1882 Superior St. another
student at Ypsilanti High School
Attempts Turn
Jack Martin. 343 r. Clark ST.,
driving west on M-l7 Thursday
night collided with car whose
driver was attempting a left turn
on Hewitt Rd. from My. Driver
OF the other car involved was vii.
liam Cryderman. SOB w. Cross St.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-03
White, Negro
Troops Shoot
During Clash
Three Killed, Five
Wounded

Fort Dix. n. j.. Apr. sap -
White and negro soldiers fought
bloody 15-minute battle or the dark.
ened plains Of Fort Dix last night
in which three men were shot TO
death and five others felled in a
furious exchange of bullets.
The sudden, bitter outburst end.
ed when negro and white otficers
appeared on the scene and ordered
the embattled white military pc.
lice and negro enlisted men to
cease firing.
A score of military police ha
been fastened TO lay siege to bar
racks housing negro troops from
which, Major Aage Woldike said.
a fusillade OF shots had answered
bullet fired over the head" OF
fleeing negro soldier.
The battle, termed by Major
Woldike, post public relations Of
ficer, the first manifestation of
any ill-feeling among different
races at the post" flared from a
dispute in a nearby amusement CEN
ter over a next" on a telephone.
Negro and white soldiers had
gathered as before in the Waldron
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-03
Wolverine Boys State to be
Explained to Sponsor Groups

Carl c. Matheny. president Of WOW.
crime Boys State, American Legion.
Department Of Michigan. will be az
the Legion Home IA Ypsilanti Mon
day az sp. m. at which time he VIII
speak 20 sll groups or persons IN
terested in the Legion's Wolverine
Boys State program.
All previous sponsoring groups
have been invited and any interest.
ed citizens or groups are also wei
come 20 attend
light lunch will De served fol-
lowing the meeting
Pictures taken during the preti-
Gus Boys State session will be
shown
DIE 10 conditions this year the
age limits have been changed to
take boys who have reached their
fifteenth birthday on or before the
first day OF January 1852 and who
have not cached their eighteenth
birthday on OF 1efors the 2lh day Of
June. 1852. and who have completed
40 least two years % higa school
work a. the close Of the present.
school year. Also duo 20 the rise
tn living costs. 10 VII tost $3.50
PEI boz this year.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-03
Muyskens Asked
to Speak Here

Associate Professor John II.
Muyskens, of the University of
Michigan faculty, will be asked to
be guest speaker at the Victory
Rally April % at s p. m. in Ypsi-
lanti High School auditorium. Ex-
tending the invitation are Prof.
Frederick b. Mckay and Prof. Jo-
seph p. Kelly. OF the county speak
ers' bureau and on the STAFF at
Michigan State Normal College.
The Rally is called TO acquaint
the public with offensive and de-
fensive activities in Ypsilanti.
Place Of the citizen in defense will
be outlined. Members OF protec-
tive agencies and utilities will be
other speakers.
Ypsilanti High School Girls
Drum and Bugie Corps. high school
band and mems chorus will enter
tain. Mayor Ross X. Bower. chair
man OF Ypsilanti defense council
will be chairman.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-03

United States and England may
be a lot alike. but there's one thing
they haven't in common-peanut
butter
Alfred Pelanden. 10 z. Michigan
Ave. wanted to do something nice
for an English friend, Arthur T Z.
Binsted OF London. so he sent him
gifts Of cigars and peanut butter
Recently Mr.. Pelanden received
a letter thanking him for the gifts.
However. after the thanks. came
this part: we do not quite know.
what to do with the peanut butter.
What do you use It for in the
States? II you can send me some
recipes we will try them out Our
people do not like IL on bread.
According to Mr.. Binsted's letter
the English aren't unaware OF Whist
Americas forces are doing in the
war for he says: We on this side
would like 70 honor your General
Macarthur Fe Is doing srand
Job Of work. but We arc all bit
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-03
Four to Take
Air Corps Test

As a result Of Air Corps informa.
ton given at meeting Thursday
evening in Ypsilanti High School.
four young men from here decided
to take the Corps screening OF
mental test given by the Aviation
Cadet travelling examining board
in Ann Arbor today
Sixty seven attended the meet.
Ing here which was sponsored by
the Junior Chamber Of Commerce
and the Ypsilanti unit Of the Wash
tenaw County Air Force Sponsors
Association The first part Of the
evening. It. George Comte. Of the
examining board, showed motion
pictures dealing with the devel-
orment Of the airplanc Films Of
the invasion Of Belgium and France
were also shown
It. COmte gave an outline Of the
advantages OF the Army Air Corps
and stated the requirements for
trainees He said there are 30
different branches Of training In
tho Air Corps with he main ones
being pilot, navigator and bonn
badier Other fields include met.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-03

Both men will run on the Republi-
can ticket. Judge Vandersall seeks
to be reelected to his fourth term
as justice of the peace.
Only two other new candidates
in the city have indicated their in
tention OF running, George f. Ham.
ilton. Democrat, and William c.
Durant, Republican. who will con
test for the office OF aide man from
the first ward. c. Tuley Waiting.
present alderman whose term ex-
pires, will not seek reelection.
No opposing candidates have
been registered for any of the fol.
lowing officers seeking reelection:
Mayor Ross X. Bower: City Asses
sor Donald F. Comstock: Supervi.
sor Stephen NJ. Dunlap, wards one.
two and three; Supervisor Lloyd
W. Lyke. wards four and five; Aid.
ermen Leon Y. Burrell second
ward; Forrest II. Tefft. third ward;
William A. Jellis, fourth ward; Ed
ward II. Block. Nth ward; Consta-
BILE Fred G. Whiting. first. second
and third wards: Constable Bert
c. Gillette, fourth and fifth wards.
To Vote on Station
Hpsilanti property owners will
be asked to vote on the question
of bond issue for the construc.
tion OF police building for Up.
SLANT. The question involves the
raising by loan OF the sum OF
$4,000 and the issuing OF general
obligation bonds for the same, pay.
able in not more than IS years
from the date OF ISSUANCE and bear
ing interest at not to exceed three
per cent per annum, all monies to
be raised by taxation upon real and
personal property. IN the city.
Polls will be open from ! a. m.
until p. m. War Time. They will
be located at the following places.
first ward, rear, Board OF Com
merce, s. Adams St. second
ward, G. A. r. Hall, 10 Pearl St.
third ward City Hall, 30i n.
Huron St; fourth ward, city store
house. 4l0 n. River St. fifth ward.
Woodruff School, first floor. Z.
Michigan Ave.
Workers will include. first ward.
inspectors, Erwin r. Schill. George
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-03
Expansion Of
Recreation IN
City Planned
Suggestions Made
by Shadford

An enlarged recreation program
for Ypsilanti was suggested by
Coach Edwin w. Shadtord at the
city recreation meeting in Charles
McKenny Hall Thursday night Ac-
ton on suggestions will be taken
by recreational leaders ct a late.
meeting.
Baseball and softball diamonds
in city parks are in need of much
repair and improvement. Mr.. Shad-
ford said. AT Recreation Park
there is a definite need for more
than those already provided, he ex-
planned. Similar fields at Island
and Prospect Parks are in need
Of improvements. the director said.
Suggestion was made that re-
movable backstops for softball
fields be constructed. These might
be pipe frames or wood with wire
netting, Mr.. Shadford said.
Other recreational facilities sug-
gested were horse shoe pitching pits
and outdoor basketball baskets.
Several OF the parks already have
horse shoe pits but more are need.
ed, the director asserted. The
basketball baskets have been sug-
gested for use OF youths who want
to keep in trim for the basketball
season.
Enlargement Of facilities al the
park near the city water softening
plant was suggested There, Mr..
Shadford believes. additional ia
bles and recreational facilities ran
be established.
Space for tennis courts at Island
Park has never been improved and
at least two courts might be laid
there. the director said. The ex-
banded tennis court program is in
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-03
Things in Common? Yes,
But MOI Peanut Butter!

worried about your Navy as ex.
pect you are yourselves. Still. it
will all come right in the end. We
had our own reverses In the early
days and came through all right.
So | expect the great American
people can do the same. We are all
OF the same stock so there is no
reason why you should not We are
confident here"
Only recently vas 20 revealed
10 people OF the other parts Of the
world that England had undergone
a very severe winter. Spring seems
to have come to the British Isles.
however for Mr.. Binsted reveals
that the weather is better nov.
That dauntless courage Of the
English still seems to be high. too.
for the Britisher promised MI Pei
anden a trip about a certain section
OF England after the war a easily
row. The area apparently IL one
See PEANUT BUTTER Page 8
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-03
Congress Today

(By Associated Press)
Senate
Considers s27696.0fS legislative
appropriation moon. E.W.T)).
Defense Invest igating Commit
tee studies Standard Oil sales n
Italian airline In early 1871 l0;39
2. M
Appropriations subcommittee
considers s1s.333. 100000 supple.
mental defense bill (l0.30)
House
In recess until Monday.
WAYS and means committee
continues tax study flnl.
Military subcommittee invest.
gates Minden. La ordnance plant
costs ti0:30).
THURSDAY
Senate IN recess.
House conducted routine ses-
sion.