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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Boy Scouts, Parents to Join
For Supper, Court of Honor

Boy Scouts and their parents
will Join for a cooperative supper
and court OF honor program this
evening In the Ypsilanti High
School.
The supper will be served by in
dividual troops at $50 in the gym
nasium. The court of honor will
follow at 1880 in the auditorium.
Prof. Paul Samson viii be in charge
Of the court and troops will pre-
sent skits or stunts. The Ameri-
can Legion post will present a silk
flag to Troop l at Roosevelt High
School.
In preparation for the court of
honor tonight in Ypsilanti High
School. a board OF Geview was con-
Quoted at the regular meeting Of
Troop / at Starkw Gather Hall Mon
day night.
Those approved were Robert
Rau, second class; Gerald Connol-
Iy. first class; and for merit badges,
Lawrence Bales and John Berger
son. pathhnding; William Worth
and Herman Keller, chemistry,
Gerald Connolly and John Berger
son, swimming; James Bell and
John Borgerson, safety; Alden
Parker, music: and Daryl Cham
berlain. painting.
Serving on the board were Her
man Keller, Sr., James Bell. Sr..
and Duane Chamberlain.
Final plans we're made for the
court of honor and potluck supper
Wednesday night at the Ypsilantl
High School. A committee of par
ents are planning the food.
There was instruction in knot
tieing and a letter was read from
Leonard Turner who has been i'll
the past week with tonsilitis. Arth-
ur Wagner was appointed to col
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Mrs. Arnold Honor
Guest at Shower

A shower vas given for Mrs. K.
". Arnold. Ann Ar5or. Tuesday eve
ming by her sister. Mrs. Hugh Dins-
dale. Jr. Contests and games were
enjoyed and refreshments we're
served BY the hostess from beau
tlfully decorated table. 3sbys
breath and pink snapdragons Were
used as the centerpiece and pink
tapers lighted the table.
The guests. all former associates
OF Ms. Arnold when she was with
the Michigan Bell Telephone Com
rany, we're from Wayne. Ann Ar
Dor and Ypsilanti.
Mrs. Arnold received many lovely
gifts.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Frains Lake
PARTY PLANNED

Frains Lake. Mich, Jan. 1.-THE
Frains Lake Community Club met
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Galpin Fri
day night. At the business session
IL was decided to hold a card and
dancing party at the Farm Bureau
Hall In Ann Arbor early in Febru-
airy. Cards were played and refresh
ments served. Mr. and Mrs Murray
Fishbeck will entertain the club
March lS.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Social Hour Feature
of Tackman Meeting

Tackman Circle OF the Dorcas
Society OF the Lutheran Church
members enjoyed a pleasant social
hour following brief business
meeting al the home OF Mrs. Henry
Helzerman. Tuesday afternoon. Mrs.
Frank Lidke. Sr.. vice president,
conducted the business meeting
which was opened with the reading
OF Psalm ! read by Mrs William
Wide. after which all joined in re-
peating the Apostles Creed.
After the social hour Mrs. Heller
man and her daughter Mrs. Wilde
served refreshments OF sandwiches.
cup cakes and coffee.
The next circle meeting viii be
Jan. 90 with Mrs. Walter Camp
bell.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14

MOST THROWN plays com
pei an opponent to return some
suit in which the lead comes up
to your tenace or guarded second
airy honor. or else offer a choice
between doing that or leading a
suit which can be ruffed in one Of
your sides two hands while the
other gains the vital discard Of an
otherwise losing card. Some Of
them are made, though, when you
have no such guarded honor or
tenace. In these cases, the strip
play fixes the opponent so that he
has nothing to lead but cards
which enable you to gain a ruff
and-dIscard.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Charter Oraped

A feature OF the installa ton meet
ing OF Ypsilanti Post. Spanish War
Veterans. in GAR Hall, Monday
night. was the draping OF the
charter in memory OF the outgoing
commander. Charles D. Campbell
whose funeral had been held that
day. Major las he was during the
war; John P. Kirk paid eloquent
tribute to Commander Campbells
worth as a man and his fine record
as commander. Earlier in the day
the new commando. Henry D. Lawr-
ence. and George Kenney had taken
10 Mrs. Campbell the pin that Is
presented TO the outgoing comman-
der
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
War Emergency Plans
Discussed by Teachers

Teachers place in the present
war emergency was discussed by
Mayor Ross X. Bower, chairman OF
Ypsilanti Council of Defense, and
Board OF Commerce Secretary Paul
Ungrodt at an Ypsilanti High
School and Central Grade School
faculty meeting Tuesday.
Precaution plans during an air
raid were considered by the group
and principals Of the high and
grade schools will determine sig
mails and refuge places for children.
A o'clock tea was served prior
to the meeting.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Mesdames Fosket,
Dupont, Entertain

Mrs. j. L. Fosket and Mrs. Fred
A. Dupont entertained IA guests al
bridge Tuesday evening at the home
OF Mrs. Dupont.
Prizes were won by Mrs. T S.
Weber. Mrs. Bernard Hutting. this
city. Mrs. Fred Belser and Mrs.
w. +. Bone. Ann Arbor Another
out OF town CUES, was Mrs. Henry
Laramee, Ann Arbor.
Refreshments were served by the
hostesses.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
To Meet Jan. %

To Meet Jan. ~
B. e. Circle OF Begole Sunday
School have postponed their Janu-
airy IS meeting until Jan. %, which
will be at the home OF Mrs. Clifford
Krohn. Dessert luncheon will be
in charge OF Mrs Krohn, Mrs Min
ME. Heimerdinger and Mrs Jason
Clark.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Games Played by
Capsule Sisters

Games were played at the meet
ing Of the Capsule Sisters Club
Tuesday evening at the home o.
Mrs. William Renton Prizes were
won by Mrs Glenn Spencer. Mrs
Lyman LaCharce. and Mrs. Robert
Sasser. Refreshments were served
al a candlelighted table.
The next club meeting will be
Jan. % when the birthday OF Mrs.
Alex Brown will be celebrated.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Jolly Mixers Play Cards

Jolly Mixers Club played cards
at the home OF Mrs. Matt Stein,
Tuesday evening after having din
ner. Five Hundred was played with
prizes going to Mrs. James Fitzpat'
rick. Mrs. Charles Sinkule, Mrs
Stephen Croghsn. and Mrs. Jack
Coxtord. The next party will be
Jan. 81 with Mrs. Olin Ring.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
b. p. Barnhart

Fate OF B. P. Barnhart, above. Of
Oskaloosa, Ia. acting honorary
secretary OF the Thailand Young
Mems Christian Association. is
unknown, after Jap seizure OF
Bangkok. Thailand, and the bomb
ing OF that city by the British
Royal Air Force. II is believed
Barnhart may be held by the Jap
anese as an enemy alien. The
building shown above is the Bang
kok Y. M. c. A., where Barnhart
had his headquarters. Whether
this structure was damaged dur
ing the British bombing OF Bang
kok is not known.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
DIES OF INJURIEs

Ionis. Mich. Jan. 1i-lNS-Fu.
neral arrangements were made to-
day for Claud II. Smith, 40. who
died OF injuries suffered Jan. Z
when he was struck by an automo-
bile.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Begole News
HOSTS TO CLUB

HOSTS TO CLUB
Begole. Mich. Jan. li-Mr. and
Mrs. r. T. Gibbs were hosts to the
Y'us Club Saturday evening There
were IS members present Az the
close OF the evening the hostess
served refreshments.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Homer March IS ID ia influenza

Homer Marsh is III with influenza.
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Sheppard were
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs Charles Iah-
der. Plymouth, Sunday. Mr.. Zan-
der's condition remains about the
same
Mrs. Jason Clark is confined 70
her home with a severe cold and
ear trouble.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orlo Hurst were
dinner guests Sunday OF Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hurst. Ann Arbor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Dinner To Be Served

A cooperative dinner will be
served Friday evening. s o'clock. by
Begole Parent Teachers Associa-
ton. The business meeting will be
at 1880 II. S .Osler, county agent,
Ann Arbor, will be guest speaker
and will show motion pictures.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Methodist Circle
at Elvidge Home

Circle eight OF the Woman's So
ciety OF Christian Service met at
the home OF Mrs. Arthur Elyidge
Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Naomi Arid
presided and Mrs. Charles NeiT was
In charge OF devotions.
Announcement OF church lunch
con Feb. 5 was made and secretary's
and treasurer's reports given. Forty
three calls were reported by the
group.
Barbara Wright played accordion
selections and also accompanied the
group in singing God Bless Amer
lea" Mrs. Clarence Starkweather
read I'VE Are Proud" from the book
"On One Mans Family"
Mrs. Lydia Ross poured tea Cook
les were served. Mrs. Wesley Daw-
son was assisting hostess.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Land of Opportunity Basis
of Roosevelt School Program

Chappell, Stanley snodgrass, Del
mar Seleska, Janice Hops and
Robert Abercrombie. played. The
latter selections were popular mum
bers.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14

DR.. Hugh Mahoney, Misses Helen
and Elizabeth Mahoney, Detroit
and their cousin. Rev F. ]. McPhil-
lips, Ann Arbor. were guests OF Miss
Margaret Murphy Sunday.
Stephen Jacobs attended the
Great Lake Region American Youth
Hostels meeting In Detroit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Meeting Postponed

The meeting of the Meet the
MIS-. Club which was TO have been
Tuesday evening with Mrs. Ralph
Parker was postponed TO next We'd
nesdsy.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14

The Ypsilanti Daily Press
wishes all subscribers to re-
ceive their papers regularly
and promptly. In case OF poor
or non-delIvery OF the Daily
Press Phone the Pres. Office
at 470 before s p. m. or ? p. N.
Saturday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Attend Meeting

Nttcnd WectIHH
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Galpin and Mr..
and Mrs. Murray Fishbeck attended
meeting OF the Farm Bureau local
group Thursday night at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Smalley. near
Willis.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14

the second top diamond, ruffe.
dummy's other heart as the start
Of a stripping process, then kept
II up.
The spade A was an entry TO
run the diamond 4, the 10 was one
to ruff the diamond 8. and the
next spade set the stage for the
crucial play The club A was
scored and the s led to the K.
West had nothing left but red
cards. which were now eliminated
from both the closed and faced
hands So she had to lead one Of
them. choosing a heart. On this
the dummy's last club, the 3, was
thrown. while the trick was ruffed
in the closed hand This left the
dummy nothing but a trump
which took the final trick.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Meet In Lansing

The state board OF the Michigan
Society. Daughters OF the American
Revolution, is being entertained in
the Hotel Porter. Lansing. today and
Thursday by Mrs. Joseph II. Thomp-
son, this city, Mrs. Ernest G. Clark,
Pontiac, and Mrs Charles II.
Mooney, Detroit. Mrs. Thompson
and Mrs. Clark are state directors
and Mrs Mooney is state cores
ponding secretary.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Enters Hospital

Orville Trey entered University
Hospital Ann Ar5or, or Thursday
for removal OF cast and N-rays.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14

Hosts To Club
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Lidke enter
tanned the Frains Lake Pedro Club
Friday night. There were five tables
in play. high scores going to Mrs.
G. 7. LeForge and Charles Rengert,
and low scores TO Mrs. Charles Rem
CERT and Chester Martin. A deli
cious lunch OF chicken salad. hot
home made rolls, cake and coffee
was enjoyed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
Son Born

Son Born
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Roof. RID
I, Milan. are parents OF seven
pound 14iz ounce boy born in Boyer
Hospital Tuesday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14
10 Confer pearee

At the regular communication OF
Phoenix Lodge NUMBER -. F. and
A NJ. Tuesday evening In the Ma
sonic Temple lodge room. II was
announced that the Fellowcatt
degree will be conferred next Tues
day evening An Invitation was re-
celved 70 visit Manchester Lodge
and confer the Master Mason de-
gree.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14

Mr. and Mrs. z. E. Cole, OF Hud-
son visited Mrs. William Lewis and
daughter, Tuesday
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14

Announce Birth
Mr.. and Mrs. Erwin Hubbell, 90l
E Davis St, announce the birth In
Boyer Hospital today OF son weigh
ing seven pounds.
Wilbur futile, Hartland. and
Philip Becker, Clinton. formerly
members OF Co. G. 31st Michigan In
fantry. in the Spanish War. attend
ed the dinner rendered the Spanish
War Veterans by their Major, John
P. Kirk. Monday evening at the
Hotel Huron.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-01-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Staebler, Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Staebler and Mel
vyn we're in Detroit Sunday night
to attend the Sunday evening hour
concert.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27
Contribs
BY JOSEPH C. COLES

for the inarticulate masses He knew how the COM
mon people felt, and how they lived, and could ex-
press their innermost thoughts and desires. OF his
many efforts to improve the lot of the common man
he will be best known for his interest in and fight
for better housing for the poor people OF this city
He is known the father OF housing in these parts
In his utermances he let IL be known that he recog
nzed direct correlation between good housing "a
cilies and good health and good citizenship
WHEN John W. Wmith died OF the best rienG,
" the Negro people had in public life passed from
the OF action. He was a man without race
thousands We loved him for fairness and his p. o.
found understanding OF cur people and their prob.
lens We remember him the first postmaster tO
appoint Negroes TO jobs in the post office in large
numbers. We recall that he was the first and only
mayor TO appoint Negro attorney, assistant cor
poration counsel for the city OF Detroit We remenl-
Der the hundreds OF Negroes he gave jobs IN the De-
parment OF Public Works We also recall that
Johnny Smith was the first white to discover
and give recognition 10 the Negro political force
In this community. AS mayor and councilman ne
defended the rights OF the Negro whenever and
wherever the occasion demanded II. The last great
stand he took for the Negro people was in tic
Sojourner Truth Homes controversy He advocated
and voted for Negro occupancy Of those homes, but
shortly after the fight underway he went 10 tho
hospital never TO return alive.
THE NEGRO people OF this city have lost friend
and benefactor that cannot be replaced We
should keep the name OF John W. Smith green IN
TO 1t that his will not be erased from the
hearts and minds OF the Negro peoplc To this
writer his demise was great personal loss for he
has been the recipient of many OF his kindnesses and
was counted among his friends.
May We close with these appropriate words OF
Shakespeare. when Horatio says at the death Of
Hamlet: Good night sweet prince and flights Of
angels sing thee TO thy rest.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27

I KNOW a great many men who
l work In the Hudson Arsenal
plant. | have worked with them In
organizatlonal efforts. | sat in many
of their meetings early In Decein-
her, January. and February. when
the discussion about the promotion
OF Negroes within the Hudson Plant
was before the Union as a whole.
There was very definite evidence
AT that time that the great major
lily of the members OF the Hudson
Local were in favor Of extending
In all of its members unqualifiedly,
the rights Of the constitution OF the
UAW-CIO. At that time. however.
those of as who sat in the meeting
were aware that there We're some
narrow minded, subyersive people
aiding the opposition TO Negroes.
This opposition seemed TO be well
organized II took the line OF the
ku Klux Khan.
At that time MIR. Bland was pres
idcnt and Mr.. German was vice.
president. They both worked very
hard To ferret out this small noisy
minority. II seems 10 be the duly
now. Of our federal agencies such
as the Department of Justice and
the Federal Bureau OF Investigation
TO help the Union TO identify Nazl
agents who parade as Union MEM
bere.. The ku klux Klan'ers play
very important part in this di-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27

John W. SMITH, president OF the Common Council
and ex-Mayor OF Detroit passed away last week
thousands mourned his passing II were minis
ter and had been called upon TO deliver the funeral
sermon, would have taken this text from the III
Samuel Ord chapter and the 3sth verse: Know ye
not that there is prince and great man fallen this
day IN Israel. John W. Smith was prince among
men and truly great man by all the standards by
which we measure greatness. Like Lincoln and many
great men he sprang from lowly origin, acquired
very little schooling but through the sheer force
Of his will and genius attained tho highest position
Of honor and trust within the gift OF the people OF
this community.
Johnny SMITH was politician Of the first water
and mastered The OF politics as few men have
mastered IT, He possessed all the qualities neces-
sary for an astute political figure. He
ccllent speaker had genuine love for people and
good memory for retaining the names and faces.
Despite his very limited formal training. he was re-
garded by those who knew him as a man OF con-
siderable learning. AT early age he acquired the
habit OF reading and up until his death avid
reader OF the best books and periodicals. He amazed
his friends by the caholicy q his intellectual in
terests. He truly the cultured citizen OF the
world
II THIS section OF America. Democracy had no
greater champion and liberty no Drawer defender
than Jonn W. Smiht He did not only talk demvc-
racy. but practced 1t daily throughout his long pub
lie career I have often contended that public Of
hcias attitude toward Negro citizens was a good
test as TO whether he believed in democracy as a
vital living creed or just something give p-servca
TO- For Democracy Is essentially the belief that .he
other fellow is just as good you John ".
Smith met THE test
ALTHOUGH he had friends and admirers among the
high and mighty. he had thousands OF friends
among the lowy and disnherited. on many occa-
sions he was the fearless and eloquent spokesman
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27
Peoples Daily Doings ;.

have been, In bringing the Negro 10 this eountry.
Ne has rs much right the white man. for when
this country was discovered, II did not belong 10
whites the Negroes.
II dare 10 say without n doubt. that there are
many Negroes who know more than you know. mr.
any OF your kind, for Jour statement shows thai
your education Is limited or you would have known
the progress Of the Negro. I advise when Won fake
your doctors degrees In Education, 10 siudy the
progress Of the Negro II you do so, you viii end
that there are hundreds Of Negroes holding
that you and your Kindred Will never hold-such NJ
doctors. lawyers judges, congressman. 10 say Moth
Ing OF hundreds that hold masters and doctors de-
grees from our best Institutions. as Harvard yaJe
and Columbia. II you want 10 know Of his lnyen,
tive ability, write 20 Washington, D. C. 10 the Paten,
Office and you viii he surprised.
~The fact Is that you live IN a small sphere md
are Judging all Negroes from your small experience
or what little that you know and see.
IF you have references 10 the Axis powers winning
this war, they have no respect Of person-Negroes.
Jews and Gentiles look ALIKE 10 theni.-
Believe II or Not-tho above letter was written IN
the colored press by North Carolina white man
In opposition 10 letter published in one OF the
eoiored weekles from an unknown white man living
In South Carolina
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27
A NON.PARTISAN
NEWSPAPER
Hudson Arsenal Strike

yisiyeness that flares nm ov.-.
In a while among our worLsr,. oao
ku Kluxers are the tools ~ ,,, ias
and the Emperor of Japan ".u
great majority OF WORKERS ~
Hudson Arsenal are loyal cI,I,sa |
and are willing 10 be faIr.m,n sssas
This can be proved by tho tac, . ~
In the hottest of the discusses
about the ACCESSIBILITY Of promo,'s.
the Negro workers in the u"a,
Arsenal, the majority Of the ra.a
ers were always for the promo,,'
OF Negro workers.
A very distinct minority ...|
created all OF the trouble. IT,.
minority Is trying to wreck Au.'
lea in its production problem !.
the advantage OF non-demoer.,.
forces in our world, namely Hrl's
and TOTO. The recent etrike a, y.
Hudson Naval Arsenal can !.
proved TO be the work Of the s,'
mics OF America. To aitemp, !,
divide our workers for any res,',
can be nothing but treason m.
great majority of American works,
will not be duped by artificial ~.
talk. An unapprehended minors,
can do a little damage. howev,
but why should loyal Americans \
harrassed by these diyisiye iorcs
when a little detective work BY n.
Gle Sam will leave our worker
black and white. free 10 produo
that we may help win The war An,
the peace.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-06-27
The Dutchtown hid

John Lodge dean OF city officials in describing the
late Johnny Smith. president common council wh9
passed just few days ago. called him Dutchiown
Kid
Johnny Smith was all color and fire and those who
knew him will miss him. There Is none quite HE
him anywhere In this city, county or state to take
his place. Johnny Smith when postmaster OF De-
troll. appointed more c0l0red men 10 Jobs In past
office. than any other postmaster We know OF. We
are making this statement adyisedy, In that II i our
opinion that he. individually, had more 10 do With
the appointment Of members Of our group during his
ncumbency than any previous or subsequent post
MASTER Johnny Smith went TO the front for hundreds
Of these Negro apponees himself not leaving II 10 the
congressman or some district political leader. some
Of our prominent professional men received their
appointments during Mr. Smiths regime rs post
master.
We often hear members Of our group bemoanng
the fact of their lack OF opportunity or advancement
because they are as they wildly express -black.
We ask those who feel this way 10 buy few copies
OF Detroifs daily papers and read just what john,
Smith was up against. what we want 10 realize that
being -back" Is not always our real handicap he.
Ing poor whether you are black or white i mora
than a lap-handlcap In the fight for an existence.
Sometimes II seems that we should forget our
selves as always being in the black column Of
underprivileged and lcok into tho white side.
If we had maybe sympathies would go oui 10
the other fellow and not In many instances seek
ing alibi for supposed non-opportunities In
self-pity