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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19
BY
ALLEN
EPPES

want you to wear It at the opening
Of Grace Georges revival Of Kind
Lady. And don't forget to drop a
hint now and then as to where IL
| comes from. That's all the pay ]
want-just bit of advertising"
Goodness mel" said Susan. you
mean I'm not to pay you any mon
ey for it?"
That's exactly what I mean"
said Patricia. II want the public
to see the gown, and you to speak
word for 1t. That's all that will be
necessary. Once the public knows
that Patricia Potelli was inspired
by Miss Typical Farmers Daugh-
ter, that same public will come to
investigate. and buy-I hope"
That's swell Of you, Miss Po-
telli," Roy said. I'll personally see
that you get some publicity out Of
it."
"Thanksl" said Patricia. Then to
Susan: Come on back now and
have some measurements taken"
"Ill sit here and have a smoke"
said Roy. Don't take too long. Re-
member we've got a date with a
Dainty Diana Diaries Govt"
1t didn't take very long for SUI
sans measurements to be taken,
and presently they. she and Roy,
were on their way over to the city
headquarters u Dainty Diana
Diaries. place where a number of
cows were kept for exhibition and
advertising purposes.
Already a crowd had gathered
outside the huge plate glass win
dows that looked in upon a spot
less interior.
Susan gasped.
Goodness mel" she cried. DO I
have to milk COW before all those
people!
Yes" said Roy. But Just pre-
tend they aren't there. Just pre-
tend you're milking Esmeralda in
the barn back home"
al, right" said Susan, "Ill try.
Which COW am supposed to
milk ?"
That one they're bringing to-
ward the front Of the window" said
Roy. She's a beauty. isn't she ?"
"She Isl" said Susan. Then, get
ting a closer look: I'm not so sure,
though, that I like that expression
in her eye"
Roy laughed.
Her names Ella" he said, "and
sne's gentle as a lamb. Not even a
recent trip with a theatrical COM
pany has injured or harmed her
sweet disposition"
You mean she has been on the
stage?"
Yes" said Roy. In a play where
a COW was needed for one short
scene. They say Ella stole the play
from the leading lady. and the lead
ing lady hasn't spoken to her
since"
'Tdiotw said Susan.
Ito BE Contlnued)
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19
A Maid In Manhattan

get all this money off my hands,
and then 60 see Miss Potellii"
Roy looked at her admiringly.
For person who's had upset
ting news from home" he said, and
you certainly sounded as though
it were upsetting you seem
mighty say and excited"
II am gay and excited" said
Susan. why shouldn't l be ,"
"Oh, I didn't mean any criti-
cism." said Roy. Il like you as you
are now"
From now on, Miss Typical
Farmers Daughter is going to-to
have herself a time" said Susan.
Nov, to the post Office"
When the check had been
mailed. Susan drew a deep sigh Of
relief.
Sweet child, think" said Roy.
planning TO spend it all on your
aunt's farm"
Maybe I'm hesping Goals Of fire
on her head. or something like
that" laughed Susan. But let's
forget the farm now. and go have
a look at that gown you told me
about"
She's only made sketches, so
far said Roy. But wen be able
to get a good idea what the COM
pleted frock will look like"
And he was right
They did get an idea, since the
sketch was colored. and Patricia
described it in glowing and enthu-
siastic tones.
The silver is for Park avenue"
she said, land the lovely shade Of
green is for the farm! Getit?"
Yes" said Susan. "But-but-
Isn't it a little low in the back ?"
"The low back is for Park ave.
nue." Patricia replied, land the
long, full skirt is for the farm" She
looked from Susan to Roy, and
back again. You like it, don't
your"
DO, said Roy. i think it's a
beauty"
Il like II. too" said Susan. "Only
was just wondering if-if folk
wouldn't think the typical farmers
daughter had gone a little too far"
She looked at the other two. re-
membering an evening gown she
had once worn to a college dance, |
4 gown that had no back at all. Il
-I-wouldn't want to give folk |
the wrong idea, .ou know. Espe-
cially the folk down home who are
so proud Of my winning the prize"
This gown" said Patricia, will |
make you, not break you. Am /
right, Mr. Leonardo"
you are" said Roy.
Susan smiled at him. Very well. /
then. I'll love wearing IT," she said. /
II Mr.. Leonard approves. then the
Dainty Diana Diaries will approve.
When did you say / could get it,"
1T VIII be delivered late tenor
row afternoon" said Patricia. Il
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19
News From The Normal Campus
Activities of General Interest Concerning
Faculty Members And Students
HOP WILL Be
FRIDAY NIGHT

J-Hop committees are feverishly
at work completing p, parations
for the" party OF this Michigan
State Normal College social year
to be Friday evening from p. m.
10 > a. NJ. in the Fred Green Bali
room of Charles McKenny Hall. 4
good orchestra has been secured
and novel decorations are promis d
by the committees. The party
will be formal.
Miss Betty Jackson, Bad Axe, and
DIN Cox. Ypsilanti, co-chairmen OF
this junior-sponsored party, have
been working hard with other stu
dents selecting favors and supervis-
ing ticket sales. II Is expected
that a number OF townspeople will
be in attendance.
Committees are: orchestra-Paul
Spata, Rockaway Beach, n Y,
chairman, and Miss Dorothy Hand.
Ypsilanti. floor and refreshments
George Petredean. Detroit, chair.
man, Miss Betty Long, Mt. Glenn
ems, Miss Jean Gordon, Fenton, and
Joseph Versichele, Detroit.
Favors-Miss Olga Podayko. AL.
bion, and Jack Brown. Wayne: dec
orations-Dick Wortley. Ypsilanti
Miss Beulah Martin. Birmingham,
Bruce Maslin. Ann Arbor. and Miss
Rose Niedospal, Plymouth; tick
ets-Howard Trip, Ypsilanti. and
Victor Apple, Detroit; publicity
Miss Jean Schumann, Dearborn,
chairman, Miss Mary Doyle, De
troit. and Miss Marie Turner, Ypsi-
lanti.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19
Rural Events

TODAY
OakVllle
Z. H. Chapelle will be guest
speaker at the Patterson banquet
in the church.
Begole
All day meeting OF b. c. Circle OF
Begole Sunday School at the home
OF Mrs. Max Miller.
FEBRUARY 20
Rawsonvlle
Pleasure Club will meet at hall.
London
Willing Workers will meet at
home of Pauline May 2ieske.
eelleVllle
Home Makers Class will meet witt
Mrs. Bert Post. Cooperative dinner
at noon.
Trains Lake
Miss Florence Haas to be hostess
to Teachers Club.
Salem
Public card party at home OF Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Kehrl, Seven Mile Rd.
sponsored by the Thayer School
Federated Ladies' Aid will serve
dinner at noon for members and
wives OF the Milk Producers in. the
surrounding area.
Stony Creek
World Day of Prayer" will be
observed at home OF Mr.. and Mrs
Theron VANITY. 2 p. m.
Parent Teachers Association
meets at Tamarack School.
FEBRUARY q
futile Hill
Mems dinner, Friends Church.
Rev. Richards. Detroit. will be
speaker Of afternoon.
DiNboro
Mems Dinner at Church. Enter
tainment will follow.
Boy Scouts will sponsor dance in
Gibbs Hall.
East Ypslantl
Spencer Club will sponsor benefit
card party at school at p. m.
FEBRUARY 20
Saline
Ben East will show motion pic
ture. Alaska. the Great Land, IN
the school auditorium in the after
noon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19
Ne VIVIAN GROUP
ATTENDS SERVICE

Newman Club. organization for
Catholic college students, held its
business meeting Wednesday eve
ming in St. Johns auditorium fol-
lowing the Lenten Service in the
Church. Until the end Of Lent.
Newman Club members will attend
these services before the meeting.
Paul Spata, Rockaway Beach.
n. Y, newly elected president. pre-
sided.
The members practiced hymns to
be sung at the 1880 Sunday
Masses. Two new hymns were
Dear Guardian OF Mary" and 80.
What Could My Jesus Do More"
Father Bernard Kearns, student di.
rector. asked the students TO sit
on the left side OF the choir loft
on Sundays since the Church is
very crowded.
Miss Mary Steimle, Ypsilanti. and
Miss Betty Cooney, Ypsilanti, men,
bers OF the refreshment commit.
tee, served popcorn and apples.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19
Gas Ratlonlng Forecast
10 Conserve on Rubber

Phoenix. Ariz., Feb. Zap 4
rubber executive forecasts gaso-
line rationing soon. not because 81
any petroleum shortage. but to con-
serve rubber
ITO conserve rubber which now
is on automomiles. II will be neces-
sary TO institute gasoline rationing
within the next two or three
months" Paul W. Litchheld. chair
man OF the board OF the Goodyear
Tire and Rubber Company. said
In an address.
ut will not be possible for us
TO drive our automobiles Just any
where as We have been doing We
are In for some rude shocks"
He said Japan now controls 20
per cent OF the worlds rubbe-
sources and probably will control
another 20 per cent soon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19
Lack Of Teachers 10 Cause
Curtailment in Schools

AUSTIN. Text p The need
for more teachers in Texas Is 50
urgent that some schools may have
20 cu.tail programs.
Miss Miriam w DoIier, secretary
Of the teachers appointment com
mittee az the University Of Texas.
announced that IN December there
were more than 200 calls for teach.
ers. almost loo per cent Increase
over December. 1910.
Some schools desperately" need
instructors. with a few asking for
as many as eight new teachers. she
said
Commerce, mathematics and
science telcherS are IN greatest de
mand. although there Is a shortage
OF English. history and physical
instructors. Hundreds OF teachers
went into defense work before war
was declared, and the exodus in.
creased when hostilitles broke out.
said Miss Dozier.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19
PARTY WELCOMES
NE W STUDENTS

New girls on the Michigan State
Normal College campus this semes-
ter were welcomed at a party We'd
nesday evening In the formal
lounge OF Charles McKenny Hall.
A circus theme was used for the
party. Each OF the girls names
were written on balloons, and after
the balloons had been blown up
they were attached to their wrists.
Bingo and variety of interesting
get-acquainted games were play
ed and prizes were given.
Refreshments OF ham burgers and
cold drinks were served.
approximately SO girls were pres
ent.
Miss Maryruth Barlow. Detroit,
was general chairman Of the affair.
She was assisted by Miss Bernice
Jacobs, Holland, Miss Mary Stein
hon, Melvin, Miss Alice Clark, Row
al Oak, and Miss Janet Mitchell,
Leslie.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19
CHAPTER THIRTY.FOuR

YOU'RE TO get gown by Pa
tricia Potelli!" said Roy to Susar
over the phone.
"Who's she ?"
, ~You met her last night at the
broadcast. She was in the audience
and came back to speak to you"
"Oh! / remember now"
"She telephoned Dainty Diana
Diaries this morning" Roy went
on, land says she wants to have
you wear an evening gown she
thought up after she got home last
night. You inspired her, SO it seems
to create something that's a mix
ture OF Park avenue debutante and
farmer lass"
Goodness me! It sounds sort OF
mixed up"
II know. but II Potelli designed
II, it's bound to be a knockout.
She's promised to have It ready for
the opening Of new play tomor-
row evening. You're to wear it to
the play, and then to night club
afterward."
"When do I have TO go for a 1T
ting?" Susan asked. Il do have to
go. don't II"
Right away" said Roy. Wen
go there before we go over to Fiji
ty-ninth street for the milking cpl.
sode"
"Will lrter call for me ?"
mo"
"Why not?"
''Irene's swamped with work at
the office" said Roy No need tell
ing Susan that Irene had fatty re-
fused to 60 with Susan for the fit.
ting-that she had told him she
was fed up. and that the farmer
lass was all washed up so far as
she was concerned. I'm going over
to Potelli's with you" he added.
'T'll be around in half an hour"
AN right" Susan said. IN be
ready"
Suddenly she had a wild desire to
step out and be terribly, terribly
gay-to show Aunt Alice and Fred
that other people didn't experience
red faces because Of her, that she
still was looked upon as a human
being, capable of thinking and
breathing and acting like a normal
human being. WAS my face red ?"
The ideal
And she was ready when Roy
Leonard came for her. She was not
only ready. but she was also radi-
ant. She had worked herself up
into fever Of excitement. back OF
which, she had to admit. was Just
plain, good old-fashloned anger.
First" she told Roy. Il want to
send this $1,000 check to my aunt.
so that she can deposit II for me-"
"Okayl" said Roy. There's
post once Just around the corner.
You can endorse It, and then have
1t registered"
Come on" said Susan. Let's
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19
!. ". {. A. NAMES
NEW OFFICERS

Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation members on the Michigan
State Normal College campus elect
ed new officers Wednesday to serve
for this semester and the first Sc
mester OF the next school year.
Miss Dilys John, Milan, was
elected president. and Miss Ruth
Ann Gregory, Hudson, was chosen
vice president. Lavon Davis, Ian
sing, won the secretaryship, and
Miss June Kitto. Flint, won the
treasurer's position.
Miss Dorothy Roe, Plymouth. IS
the retiring president. Miss Grace
Aitchison is the "Y" faculty ad-
visor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19

WOOD - ms - Elyse
Knox, "a year old screen beauty
who last summer was reported
engaged to all-American football
player Tom Harmon. announced
here that she will marry Paul A.
Hesse, as. commercial photograph
er, next Saturday The ceremony
will be performed in San Diego,
she said.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19
pEAF MAN clAssEo la

CHICAGO. H-UP - Morton
Lewis. deaf since birth, qualified
here for Army service Lewis has
become adapt az lip reading. and
his draf, board placed him IN class
Al after an examination.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19
MOTHER SHARES SONS

RUSK. Tex.-UP-Roy went to
the Marines. Troy stayed home.
The Lively brothers wanted TO Jon
together, but as minors they needed
perennial consent. Mother Lively
agreed at first but recons dered
and said: Il can't lose both M
boys at once. 80 Troy will have to
wait for a while"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19
YOUNG ENOUGH TO LEARN

WMLlAMSTOWN. Mass.-uP -
The Rev. Dr. J.. Franklin Carter be-
ueves 10 never is too late 20 learn.
Now &C.. the rector emeritus OF ST.
Johns Church here IA studying
first aid IN a Red Cross class
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19
Normal College Calendar

TODAY
1880 m-Iiuron Christian Fellowship Starkweather Hall
FRIDAY
S;oo m2o mJHop Fred Green Ballroom, MKenny
oSo2;OO p m-Ph Delta P annual
celebrating the fraternity's ffteh anniversary
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19
JOHN CORNISH
ART DISPLAYED


The art department OF the Nor
NAL College is showing the work OF
John Cornish, recently appointed
Instructor OF art here. The public
may see the exhibit in the gallery.
second floor OF the Administrative
Building, from Feb. % to Mar. 10.
Mr.. Cornish is graduate OF Cass
Technical High School and Wayne
University. He is a student Of
John Carroll, Sarkis Sarkisian. and
Zoltan Sepeshey. noted Detroit art
lists. Besides being represented
in many important exhibits, Mr..
Cornish has been the recipient OF
several scholarships and prizes.
Plan Faculty Chat
"Our Latin .Neighbors" will be
discussed by DR.. Simon f. Eager
strom, head Of the history depart
ment OF Michigan State Normal Col.
lege, DR.. Elizabeth Warren, OF the
history department. and DR.. Harvey
+. Hoy, assistant professor OF geo
graphy, at the next Faculty Chat
to be Monday afternoon at 4
o'clock in the alumni lounge of
Charles McKepuy Hall. An limo.
yation will be the serving of coffee
and cookies to ali those attending.
Miss Alice Heck, Ypsilanti. has
been chosen chairman OF all the
Chats.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19
DANCE SAVINGS TO RED CROSS

DNNNE oNNINOo . HLU ONUoo
COLUMBIA. Mo.-UP-Thr0ugh
hiring a less expensive orchestra
and effecting other economies, sor.
critics at Stephens College here
saved $1,000 from their big dance
Of the year and donated the lump
sum TO the American Red Cross
War Relief campaign.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19

BIKE EPIDEMIC IN WEST
DUNCAN. Okla.-UP-The bicy.
Gle fever here has reached a point
where Police Chief Raymond R.
Sharp said he was thinking OF as o.
ing the city to put up bicycle racks
on Main st.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-19

The German radio has accuse
Eelco Van Kleffens, above. TO
eign minister OF the Netherlane
government in exile. Of possessln.
plans, in 1899, of a plot to assass.
nate Reichsfuehrer Adolf Hitle
and German Foreign Ministe.
Joachim Won Ribbentrop. Paper.
describing the plot, according to
the radio statement, were found
in the effects Of former French
Premier Eduard Daladier. now
awaiting trial in Riom, France
on charges Of "respons-b ility fol-
Frances defeat"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-16
NEW HONOR ROLL
 COMMITTEE NAMED
Warden Leo BrOphy Heads Listfi Location Is Not
 Definitely Set

Naugatuck, Nov. disappointment of the honor roll committee as authorized several months ago by the borough fathers, has been an- nounced by Warden Leo J. Brophy. He said more names would be added later when the type and location for 1t and an interpretation of military service to qualify the names for public enrolment is de- ci6ed.
 Those named on the committee which is headed by Warden Brophy as honorary chairman, are veterans of World War I: John Simmons, representing the American Legion; Frank waterhouse the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Paul Szcepanskir the Polish veterans.
 Tho honor roll will list the names of local men and women in World War II. The erection and main- tenarce will be furnished by public subscription, by proceeds from the ticket sale for Valley Players en- terta,ument, sale of salvage metal colleI ted by borough trucks and by donations from other sources.
 An honor roll was erected or North Main street after the las' war. but as the years went by il decayed and was finally removed In its place, the World War mem orial was erected in the Green by the late Harris Whittemore. Ar honor roll. which containes tht names of those in the service. wa placed in the corridor of the town hall snd still remains there. It con- tains .he names of 9i4 men and wo- men who served with the armed forces in that struggle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-16
Demolished Machines Hold Up Traffic For
 Hours Sunday Night
Second Serious Mishap on Same Road in Three Days; Strict Patrol to Discourage Speeding Planned By
 Police; Out-Of. Town Drivers Involved
NAUG ATUc K
Correspondent Larry Shepley-Phone Naugatuck ssls

Derby, was Q passenger in the Frits machine.
 The latter two were treatd for lacerations of the face and head by Dr. David H. Bluestone of Nauga- tuck. Moselle was unscratched.
 Police said Moselle was on his way to visit his wife at the Waterbury hospital. She gave birth to a child last week. The wreckage blocked trafflc on the road for some time.
 Constable Sherry said that in view of the other collision on the same road last Friday, police would im- mediately begin strict patrols on the highway to discourage speeding.
 Under the ordinary circumstances, all south-bound traffic would use the flower" highway, which at present is under repair, but police said all cars, both north-bound and south- bound, are at present using the two- lane, recently constructed upper" or north-bound road.
 Another Accident
 Loren Schnick of R. F. D. 1, Sey- mour, was taken to Griffin hospital Derby, at 3:3o D. m. Sunday when he suffered injuries in an accident on the Naugatuck-Oxford road Millville section.
 Officer John Hanley, who investi- gated, reported the motorcycle driven by Schnick. collided with ar auto operated by Joseph Dufour o' 3 Church street, Naugatuck. Int road was said to be narrow whert the accident occurred and no arrest' were made. Schneck's injuries wer' said by Officer Hanley to be of minor nature, but he was taken t' the hospital by passirg motorist
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-16
3 Men Escape Death In Head On Crash On New Hghway
COLDS COSTLY | TO WAR CREWS
Public Warned Not to Share Towels or Cigar.
 cites With Others

Since Pearl Harbor colds and com plications have cost war workers S250 900, 900 in lost wages and have caused absences in war industries totalllng 10000, ,000 work-days, time sufficient to build 900 Flying Fort resses, 5000 fighter planes, 5000 tanks, or S5,000 jeeps, according to the Health Bulletin, published by the Wick Chemical Company.
 Respiratory diseases now cause more lost work time in war indus tries than almost all other illnesses combined. the Vic report states, ard a progressive increase tn time loss from colds is predicted unless vig- orous and determined efforts are started at once to prevent colds from spreading and to treat all colds promptly"
 Giving common-sense health rules that may help you avoid many colds, a section of the Bulletin ad- dressed to war workers says: Live normally, avoid excesses. Eat simple food, drink plenty of water, and keep elimination regular. Get plenty of rest and sleep,
 Keep reminding yourself that colds are catchingl Stay clear of careless coughers and sneezers. Don't share drinking cups, towels even a half-eaten apple, piece of candy or drag on a cigarette with anyone.
 If you catch cold, start care and treatment at once. A neglected cold may reduce your resistance and open the way to development of tonsillitis, sinusitis--even pneumonia and 'fiul' So start treatment imme- diately. If you have a high fever, ache all over,' or if the cold lasts more than a few days-call doc tor"
 Because of the grave danger of serious slsckening in war production by avoidable and neglected colds Wick is sponsoring program on cold prevention and care among war workers. Posters and booklets are being distributed free to war plants
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-16

specializes in one of the three ship departments-deck, engine or stew ard. He will eventually graduate as seaman second class; fireman third class; or mess attendant second class.
 Before he is graduated, every ap- prentice puts in almos tl00 hours in the life boats. The men need no prodding to master this phase of their training.
 Graphic stories of courage in these lifeboats at sea are to be heard at the recently founded United Sea- mems Services rest homes for the rhabilitation of shell shocked" sail lors-men who can, and want to, go back to the sea, but whose nerves are frayed after some particularly narrowing experience.
 A Puerto Rican deck hand who broke his back in a loading accident plays Chinese checkers in the con- fortable sn parlor of the Kermit Roosevelt home at Oyster Bay, L. I with a Negro seaman-Survivor of nearly a month in a lifeboat under such torturous conditions that there were reports of cannibalism.
 RESCUED, NEARLY DEAD
 Down the wooded hill from thu main house a young Yorkshireman after five days on raft off Ice land, sits in the sun, reading ant sleeping, occasionally taking bus mans holiday in rowboat.
 His ship torpedoed as he slept, h, managed to grab pair of trousers and slippers before jumping into tht icy ocean. A fireman shared hi tiny raft for two days before h, froze to death. The Yorkshiremar lost consciousness on the fifth day was sighted by ferry command bomber and fished out of the sea three-quarters dead, by a passing convoy.
 In the huge, paneled library O the main house other men read. pla! cards, listen to the player-piano. Al American engineer with 25 years o