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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-12
Earhart Reelected Chairman
of Huron, Clinton Authority

At the regular meeting OF the
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Author
ity' Harry 3. Earhart, Washtenaw
County. was reelected Chairman Of
the Board of Commissioners; Oscar
A. Kaufman, Wayne County, vice
chairman. and R. Bruce Mcpherson,
Livingston County, continues as
treasurer for the ensuing year.
At the same meeting the commits
sioners approved levying a tax for
1943 of one-eighth OF one mill on
the assessed valuation of the dis.
trict comprising the five counties.
This is one-half the maximum pro-
yided by the Enabling Act and will
amount to approximately 100000.
lnasmuch as this levy comes out of
the fifteen mill tax limitation I.
will not increase taxes in most OF
the counties.
The Board Of Commissioners also
approved the recommendations OF
the engineer-director. George "
McCordic to proceed with plans for
creating recreational facilities at
Belleville Lake in the vicinity OF the
Ford Bomber Plant, as we'll as in
vestigating the possibilities OF stint
liar projects in northwestern Oak
land County and the Lake St. Clair
district.
McCordic was authorized to make
application to the War Public
Works Division OF the Federal
Works Agency for a recreational
building and outdoor recreational
facilities in the proposed park for
the use Of war workers and their
families, as well as the general
public.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-12
Funeral Services Today
For Walter F. Koch, So

Ann Arbor, Mich, May 12-Fu-
neral services were conducted this
afternoon at 1880 in the Muehlig
Chapel for Walter F. Koch, SO, who.
succumbed Saturday night. Rev.
Theodore Schmale officiated and
burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery.
Mr.. Koch was born in Scio Town
ship. July 25, 1882, the son OF Fred
and Lydia Thumm Koch. He
formerly operated tire shop in
Ann Arbor. retiring from the bust
ness about ten years ago.
Surviving are his wife the form.
err Martha Schallhorn. one brother.
Grover. Webster Township; five
sisters Mrs. William Heller. Pitts.
field Township: Mrs. George Doans
and Mrs. William Gauss. Ann Ar
Dor. Mrs. George Woods. Cava-
naugh Lake, and Mrs. Frank Philo.
Long Beach, Cal.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-12
Navy e Pennant To Go
To King-SeeIey Corp,

Ann Arbor. Mich. May l2-The
Navy e" pennant for significant
achievement in the line OF war pro-
duction" will be presented TO the
King-Seeley Corp. in a special pro-
gram this afternoon at 4 80 in Hill
Auditorium. The presentation will
be made by Rear Admiral William
C. Watts, USN. and President John
Airey will accept the award.
Employees of the firm will be
given "E" lapel buttons, the but
tons to be received by Mrs. Pearl
Wheeler and Arthur Knight. two
employees with the longest periods
OF service.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-12
Weddings Solemnized In
Ann Arbor on Week End

Ann Arbor. Mich, May l2- A
number OF weddings were solemn
lied in Ann Arbor over the week
end.
Norquay-Wllliams
The chapel OF the Michigan
League was the scene OF the we'd
ding OF Joyce Williams daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Williams,
Mt. Pleasant. and Alfred Norquay,
Highland Park, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Starr, Highland Park.
Attending the couple were Miss
Jayne Montague. Ann Arbor, and
William Post Highland Park.
Sehneider.Wahl
Miss Kathleen VAIL, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore VAIL, be-
came the bride OF Edward Schnei.
der, son OF Mr., and Mrs. Henry
Schneider. in a ceremony Saturday
night in the parish hall OF the Beth.
lehem Evangelical and Reformed
Church.
Miss Florence Stein served as
maid OF honor and Joseph Naylor
was the best man.
The couple will make their home
at 1870 Liberty Rd.
Sehneider-Neebling
Announcement is being made OF
the marriage Of Melinda Neebling.
daughter OF Mrs Katherine Neeb-
ling, and Alton Schneider. son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Schneider The
ceremony took place Saturday
night in the Bethel Church, Free
dom Township.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-12
Mrs. Bertha LuenSer
Rites This Afternoon

Ann Arbor Mich. May 12-Fu.
neral services were to be this af.
ternoon at 3 o'clock in the Much
Zig Chapel for Mrs. Bertha Luenser
who succumbed Saturday after.
noon. Rev, z. c. Stellhorn was to
oficiate and burial was TO be in
Bethlehem Cemetery.
Mrs. Luenser was born in Ger.
many, November Is. 1868. She
came TO the United States when a
young woman and her marriage to
Fred Luenser took place August 3.
1856. He passed away June IS,
1910.
Survivors include four sons.
Frank, California, Fred. Oscar and
Hugo. Ann Arbor,; five grandchil-
dren; and two sisters in Germany.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-12
CADETS TO MARCH

Ann Arbor. Mich. May 12-The
200 cadets of the Naval ROTC will
march in review today at 7 p. m.
on Palmer Field before President
Alexander G. Ruthven, Dean A. H.
Lowell, Capt. R. (. Cassidy and
members Of the University War
Board The marchers will be led
by the drum and bugle corps OF the
unit and Lieut.-Comm. ]. A. Mac.
tier will head the parade. Mrs
Ruthven is expected TO present the
colors TO the commander OF the
company chosen as color company
for next year.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-12

Extensive war production devei-
opment IN southern Oakland, as
well as in Macomb County, has led
the Authority to seek to provide IA
cilities in those areas Is well. Ex-
penditures will be held down to the
acquisition of land and limited rec
reational facilities not involving
critical war materials. Complete de-
yelopment will be postponed to pro-
vide employment after the war. &C
cording to the recommendation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-12
Rites In EScanaba For
Young Pilot Instructor

Ann Arbor. Mich. May 12-Fu.
neral services and burial will be
In Escanaba foy Edward Stack. %,
a pilot Instructor at the Ann Arbor
Air Service who died of a heart
attack Monday.
Mr.. Stack, who lived at SIS
Monroe St. came TO Ann Arbor
from Escanaba last July.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-12
Daily Market Report
LIVESTOCK

Detroit, Mich, May 12-Good to
best steers, s12S5@13.5O; common
Sllq12; fat beef cows, So q 9.75;
good weighty sausage bulls, 5000;
thin dairy offerings down to $40
$50; Gamers and cutters, $3.50
IT'S.
Calves-Good to choice grades
SIS q 1850; common and medium,
$40 q IA; light culls down 10
IS.
Sheep and lambs Few choice
$l3.25Q13.75; medium. $12.75 a
1925; slaughter ewes, IS a $50;
light culls down to SO.
Hogs-1sO-250 lbs, $139001410;
250-35O lbs. s13.60@1375: 350-45O
ID 1880 a 1905: 350-450 lbs,
1880; bulk sows. s1S.25@13.5o.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-12
ILL HEALTH BLAMED

Detroit, May 12-INS- Recur.
renee Of ill-health was blamed to-
day for the suicide by shooting OF
Clara L. Phinney. SO. The coron.
er's office reported the suicide.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-12
GIVEN SENTENCE

Ann Arbor. Mich. MAY 12-Ed.
ward Bashor, SOIL Cadillac. De-
troit. arrested in Detroit February
3. with Arthur Taylor, 1928 Chey-
enc, Detroit, and charged with un-
lawfully driving away with an au-
tomobile was sentenced to five
years probation and fined $3.50 by
Circuit Judge George ". Sample
Monday. Taylor was sent to Suth.
ern State Prison for from two to
i've years by Judge Sample on
April 8.
DECREE GRANTED
Ann Arbor, Mich. May l2-Di.
Yorce DEGREES granted: Arthur
White from Alice White.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-12

Vegetables
Detroit. Mich, May 12-
ASPARAGUS-75d 90c doz. bchs.
POTATOES-No. /, $120@135 bu.
CARROTS-No. l, s15OQ1S5 bu.
GREEN ONIONS-No. /, 25440c
dos. bchs.
RADIsHES-No. /. zoe doz. bchs.
Fruit
Detroit, Mich. May 12-
APPLES-Northern Spies, No. /,
s1.75G2.25; Steele's Red, No. /,
S1.5062.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-12

Butter ana Eggs
Detroit, Mich, May 12-
BUTTER-Best creamery in tubs,
37% Q3SAc.
EGGS - Current receipts, 2Skei
dirties, 2719c: checks, &c.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-12
YPSlLANTl MARKETS
GRAIN
Buying Prices)

GRAIN
(Ypsilanti Farm Bureau)
Wheat (bu.) ...............$l 14
Barley (cwt) ............. $50
Rye (bu.) ..............".. so
oats "(bu.) ............... SO
Corn Gear. cwt.) ........ 1.20
Buckwheat (cwt.) ........ 1.70
PRODUCE
(Wolfs Grocery
Eggs. strictly fresh (doz) IS 20
Celery stalks (doz. bunches). so
Cabbage (bu.) ............ $50
Potatoes (bu.) ............. 160
Onions $50 h. bag) ...... Fps
Asparagus Obj ..,........ 10
Green onions (doz bunches). so
Carrots (doz. bunches) ..... 20
Radishes (doz. bunches) 80. so
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-05-12

Poultry
Detroit. Mich, May 12-Poultry:
market steady. Hens. heavy breeds.
2fG 23c; leghorns, zoe; rock,
springers, &c; broilers. heavy, Csc.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-06-04
JOHN BARRYMORE. DIED
IN HOLLYWOOD, FRIDAY

HOLLYWOOD, - John Barry
more made his exit from life as
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-06-04
l.25O British Planes Bomb
Great German City, Cologne

London - Three-fourths of
Cologne was set afire and great
area of the German Rhineland
metropolis of $4,000 population
was flattened by tredendous
weights of explosives dropped by
1880 Raj planes Saturday night
in the greatest raid in all aerial
warfare, the British announced
Monday.
Reconnaissance aircraft report
ed a plume of smoke towering
over the ruins wrought by the
devastating force of nearly g.
100000 pounds of bombs still was
visible throughout Sunday from
the European coast.
The astronomical proportions
of this massive assault-far great
er than anything the Germans
ever let loose upon this country
were indicated by authorita-
tive estimates that 100000 men
on scores of airdromes made pos
sible this flight by 5000 of Bri-
tain's best airmen.
Air sources emphasized that the
raid was carried out entirely by
British aircraft and newspapers
predicted raids three times as
large when the United States air
forces get into action here.
London, on the lookout for
quick Nazi retaliation, was under
a raid alarm for a brief period
early today but no bombs were
dropped. The British capital has
been bomb-free since July, 1941.
Early morning raiders shower
ed heavy explosive and fire bombs
on a town in Southeastern Eng
land and some casualties were
feared but there was no, indica-
ton that this attack was on a
large scale.
More than 100000 pounds of
bombs were dropped on Cologne,
the Ruhr and the Rhineland in
what may prove to be the curtain
raiser to an invasion to smash
Hitler's domination of Europe.
Arriving on schedule six Sc
conds apart in a masterwork of
coordination, the bombers open
ed Britain's threatened 1000
bomber-a-night offensive with a
new technique of aerial warfare
by concentrating their hail Of
blows in a whirlwind hour and
thirty minutes which left the de-
tenders overwhelmed by the
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-06-04
GERMAN HANGMAN,
HEYDRICH, ATTACKED

London - Skilled assailants,
landed secretly by parachute in
Czechoslovakia, were reported to
have carried out the attack on
Rainharh FIeydrich, +hangman"
of the German Gestapo, who lies
near death in Prague while the
terror of Nazi reprisals sweep the
country.
Four more Czech hostages were
ordered executed "by orders of
the fuehrer" during the day,
boosting to an estimated 35 the
number of civilians slain since
the attack on Heydrich with riff
les and bombs last week. Eight
of those executed were women.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-06-04
MEXICO DECLARES
About FOR WAR

Mexico City - The senate last
Friday passed a declaration of
war against the axis, finishing in
two days congressional approval
of Mexico's historic decision
which has been given presiden-
tial PRONUNCIATION before the re-
public becomes a full-fledged bel
ligerent ally of the united ma
tons.
The official vote count on the
. declaration was So to 0.
The upper house acted scarcely
"a hours after the chamber of
deputies had approved without a
dissenting vote the war declara-
ton against Germany, Italy and
Japan and had passed companion
emergency legislation giving
President Manuel Avila Camacho
vast wartime powers and vir-
tually suspending all civil rights.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-06-04
STRIKERS IN HIGH
POINT HOLDING OUT

High Point - Striking board
ers in IL High Point hosiery mills
voted at a mass meeting here to
continue their strike for a ten per
cent wage increase despite an ap-
peal by Governor ]. M. Brough-
ton that they adjust their differ
ences without stoppage of work.
Dissatisfaction was expressed
with proposal that commissions
composed of boarders' representa-
tives and officials of the state and
federal departments of labor stu
dy pay rates in nearby communi-
ties and recommend adjustments
if necessary to bring the High
Point rate in line.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-06-04
TAKING OF KINHWA
COST JAPS $4,000

Chungking - The bomb-wreck-
ed city of Kinhwa, provisional
capital of Chekiang province in
Eastern China, has fallen to the
Japanese after three-week
siege that cost the enemy at least
$4,000 men outside its ancient
gates, Chinese communique
said.
The fall of Kinhwa to a Japa-
nese invasion army of 100000 re-
moved a strong barrier from the
path of Japan's southwark drive
to isolate free China from her
allies and wipe out Allied air
bases to the south from which
more devastating raids might be
carried out against Tokyo and
other Japanese mainland centers
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-06-04
FOOD RIOTS BREAK OUT
IN FRACE SATURDAY

Vicky, Unoccupied France -
Food riots broke out in Paris Sat
urday morning and a police SER
geant and a cycle policeman
were killed and three other po-
licemen wounded in an exchange
of shots.
The police interviewed after a
crowd had mobbed a food store
on the left bank of the Seine.
The store was looted and the
food thrown out to a crowd in
front.
The scramble for the bits re-
suited in a violent brawl.
The looting of the food store
was officially stated to have been
the result of Communist activi-
ty, and several persons were re-
ported arrested.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-06-04
MEMORIAL DAY CLAIMS
POI ACCIDENT VICTIMS

AS the Memorial Day weekend
was ended Sunday, the nations
death list was 201, still far below
the tragedy toll of last years
peacetime holiday when there
was no gasoline rationing to keep
automobiles off the highways.
Reports on death on the roads,
in the water and other accidents
mounted slowly, appearing to in
dictate that last years total of 451
would not be equaled.
An unofficial total of 70 traffic
deaths, rs drownings and Al mis-
cellaneous fatalities were report
ed by 8 p. m. e. w. t. with IA
states still not heard from.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-06-04
10 LAUNCHINGS ARE
HELD MEMORIAL DAY

Washington - Memorial Day
was celebrated in the nations
shipyards with the launching of
at least five naval ships and five
cargo vessels.
The submarine runner was
launched at Portsmouth, N. H.,
two sub chasers at Brooklyn and
a third at Houston. An ammun-
ition lighter launched at Erie,
Pa, was the first naval vessel
built there in a century,. Three
tankers went down the ways at
Chester, Pa. A liberty ship was
launched at New Orleans and a
mother at Baltimore, the latter
weeks ahead of schedule.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-06-04
MOTORISTS ARE TOLD
TO CUT MILEAGE

Washington - The office of
price administration told eastern
motorists again to reduce their
automobile mileage all possible,
and not to worry if they failed
to use the gasoline allowed by
their ration cards.
Joel Dean, OPA rationing chief,
said failure to use up a ration
card would not place the holder
under any disadvantage-either
under the present temporary ra-
tioning program, or under the
permanent coupon plan which
will be inaugurated on July l.
Many holders of "B" cards, he
said, had expressed fears that
failure to use their allowance
might be accepted as evidence
they had padded" their mileage
estimates.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-06-04
PROBE OF STATE
HOSPITAL CONTINUES

Morganton - The Morganton
State Hospital probe is expected
to enter its final phase here this
week when the investigating COM
mittee returns to Morganton for
another session.
About 40 witnesses, about half
of them from the hospital, have
been summoned. The session
may last through Saturday, mem
bers said.
Previously the committee has
held hearings in Morganton,
Charlotte and WinstonSalem. The
investigation was ordered by
Governor J. M. Broughton after
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-06-04

he had made thousands of exits
from the worlds stages-smiIing,
and anxious for new adventure
last Friday.
AS he lay dying, before he lap
sed into his final coma, he turn
ed to Brother Lionel Barrymore
and gasped:
"This is wonderful. What a
wonderful place -
Barrymore loved life =. 'Ev-
cry split second was an exciting
experience" But he had no
fear of dying.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-06-04
WINDSORS IN CAPITOL
ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS

Washington - The Duke of
Windsor, accompanied by the
Duchess, arrived Monday to dis
cuss the war effort of the BAHIA
mas, of which he is governor. The
former King of England said he
expected to confer with num-
Der of persons during his brief
visit.
The couple were guests of the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt al
what the White House described
as small family luncheon
They are staying at the British
embassy.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-06-04

Few city families make a habit
of eating all the protective foods
necessary for health and strength,
according to recent nutrition
kstudy made by the Federal Sc
curity Administration.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-06-04
National And World News During The Week
sheer weight of numbers.

sheer weight of numbers.
Of the 5000 airmen presumed
to have participated in the Sat-
urday night raid on western Ger
many, it was estimated Monday
that about 1000 were Canadians
and the remainder Britons and
Australians. Tea was served
when it was all over.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1942-06-04

a series of newspaper articles
criticized conditions at the in
stitution.
Evening star., 1942-12-24
| u. S. Prisoners
| OF laps to Get
YuIe Dinners

oy the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 24.-Fif-
teen hundred Americans interned in
Camp Woosung, near Shanghai, will
have Christmas dinners complete
with turkey pies, under Red Gross
auspices, A. L. Schafer, Pacific area
Red Cross manager reported yes
terday.
The news that the dinners would
be served to American officers, en-
listed men and civilians imprisoned
there was meSSaged by Edouard
Egle, International Red Cross COM
mittee delegate in Shanghai
Mr.. Egle sent word the camp is
visited regularly by Red Cross
representatives and that prisoners
have been supplied through Red
Cross funds with warm sweat shirts.
socks, winter caps and gloves.
At regular intervals, Mr.. Egle re-
ported, he delivers foodstuffs such
AS bread. smoked sausages, noodles,
Fresh fruit and beef extract, as
well as medicines. dental and optical
equipment and toilet articles such
as toothbrushes and powder, soap
and towels.
Prisoners on the Philippines, too,
should get supplies this week. Mr..
Schafer said, since II cable received
from Japan via Geneva stated 49,
GAG cases containing 500 tons of Red
Cross food, clothing and medical
supplies have left Hong Kong and
Yokohama for Philippine prison
camps.
Evening star., 1942-12-24
Elimination of Sliced Bread
Is First Step in Drive on FrilIs
Move Is First in Brood Program
To Hold Down Cost of Living

above all other things, to 60 up.
Therefore, the alternative suggeS-
tion has been made and tentatively
approved. it was learned, 10 elimi-
nate some normal costs of the bak-
ing industry and hold prices un-
changed.
ShClng is just one OF the costs that
bakers might eliminate. Some others
include fancy wrappers. unusual
sizes and shapes, some types OF de-
liveries.
James F. Byrnes. economic sta
billzatiOn director. was reported to
favor this device TO torestall price
increases instead Of Government
subsidies. as had been proposed by
other officials previously. Action
when it is taken, probably will be
the responsibility OF Secretary OF
Agriculture Wickard in his new Ca
pacitv as food administrator. Mr.
ByrneS. .sMr. Wickard and the Office
of Price Administrator have beer
discussing it.
OPA recently authorized depart
ment stores to discontinue or curtai
such services as wrapping, credit
deliveries, and merchandise returns
without decreasing prices. This
action was a recognition of the ne
ceSslty Of conserving manpower ano
truck tires.
Evening star., 1942-12-24
Planes Speed 10, ,OOO-T on Mail
To Overseas Troops for YuIe

Army bombers and cargo planes
have been thrown into the breach to
assure delivery OF more than 10000
tons of Christmas mail to American
soldiers on overseas fronts. Secre-
tary of War StimSon disclosed today.
Mr.. StlmSOn said he was especially
concerned about Christmas mail and
packages reaching our boys in
small, isolated spots with no JapS
or Germans to entertain them
Delivery of this huge amount of
Christmas mail, including more than
100000 individual holiday pack
ages imposed the greatest task of
its kind ever undertaken by the
armed forces.
Mr.. StimSon said this years
Christmas mail was approximately
three times the volume of that re-
ceived by American soldiers in
France for the combined two Christ
masses OF 1917 and 1918
In addition to the 10000 tons of
mail, reports made to the Secretary
disclosed there were dispatched dur
ing the first IS days of December
81 ,032 722 individual letters and
cards. Forty per cent of this mail
was transported overseas by plane
through cooperation of the Air
Transport Command which has been
working with the Army Postal Serv-
ice.
Maj. Gen. Harold L. George, COM
mander Of the Air Transport Com
mand, revealed that 3'2 tons Of
Christmas mail dispatched to the
troops in North Africa were conveyed
Evening star., 1942-12-24

by plane less than 10 days before
the holiday.
This plane. B-24 Liberator
bomber, was sent to enable troops
under command of 1t. Gen. Dwight
ID. Eisenhower to get the latest pos
Sible home news.
Special relay fight crews were
lined up at refueling points on both
the eastward and westward JOURNEYS
so that the four-motored ship would
be able to bring back to families and
friends OF American troops their
own Christmas greetings from. Az
RIGA.
Mr.. StimSon said he did not know
how many airplanes were actually
used in speeding up deliveries of
mail to overseas troops nor could
he confirm a report that within re-
cent days a special squadron Of some
10 planes was used to break an ac-
cumulation of mail at various sta
tiOns.