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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11
Here's What Takes Place
When Army Clears Files

The army has started clearing its
files of old and useless papers, and
this year none of them will 60 up
in smoke.
In more placid times useless pa
pers were sometimes burned-but
no more - for the quartermaster
corps has been given the job of put
ting waste paper and discarded
forms to use, either by converting
it into scratch pads and tablets or
selling it.
Army officials have been notified
to get ready for their annual clear
ance of old papers, a job generally
authorized each year by congress
in this manner:
Officers sort all old documents and
list them according to whether they
are out of date, of historical value,
or entirely useless. The secretary
of war then informs the archivist of
the United States, who in turn asks
a special joint congressional COM
mittee for authority to dispose Of
them.
With committee consent the secre-
tary may either offer the papers for
sale to the highest bidder for re-
conversion into commercial paper;
destroy them if they are of conf
Dental nature; or, if they have his
torical value, turn them over to
state historical repositories, libra
ries and other such institutions.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11
FIRE CONTROL

An authority on fire-fighting re-
Gently said that practically all fires
could be extinguished with glass
of water at the beginning. The great,
destructive fires, in other words,
are caused largely by delay in dis
covering and fighting them.
In these days, when maximum
conservation of materials and labor
is vital, fires control is the duty of
everyone--h executive,
foreman and worker. And fire con-
troll has two distinct phases. The
first phase is fire prevention. That
simply means that every home and
every place of business must be
periodically inspected, and all fire
hazards, no matter how minor they
may seem, promptly eliminated.
The second phase is fire preven-
ton And it isn't enough to depend
on your local fire-fghting depart
ment, no matter how good it is. A
little equipment, plus little know
ledge, makes it possible for anyone
to extinguish the average fire safely
and swiftly.
1t is VIII to have a chemical ex-
tinguisher of an approved type on
hand. In addition, have supply Of
sand and a hose where you can
reach them instantly. Sand is first
class extinguisher, and should be
used whenever it is too difficult to
reach fire with water When you
tackle fire, move fast--and don't
get excited
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11
Atlantic Gable Care

Cyrus Field, an American, made
the first successful attempt at laying
a transatlantic cable In 1866. His
original cable has been modernized
and still is used along with about
20 others. The approximate loca-
ton of break in a cable is deter
mined by passing electrical charges
through the tube by means of q
galyanometer. A cable ship then is
dispatched to the spot where IA
thoneter is used to fix the exact 10
cation of the break. The broken end
is brought to the surface by Lucas
deep-sea cutting grapnel. It Is Sc
cured to q buoy until the other end
Of the break can be found and the
two ends splicsd together.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11

be readjusted for them. When such
an armada has passed over the city
is a shambles, the German army's
supply line has been cut, and Ger
man morale has been undermined.
And the next night would see
another production center get the
same treatment. Germany is said to
have 81 key industrial centers, SO.
when the Allies get their schedule
established, they will be able to see
them all in one month"; it is a
S1-day month.
THE Pathfinder
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11

Now they're talking about an al
location Of meat, but it's really moth
ing new. Look at what we've already
done with chicken on Sunday. turk
ey ON Thanksgiving and Christmas,
spare ribs on New Years. and 40 on.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11

Alexander is appointed to Brit
ish command in the Near East. Some
time ago another general of that
name made good record for him
self IN sthoss pArta.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11

Pack trains in mountainous Sec
tors are often necessary and here
the mule, slow but sure-footed, plays
an important role. Our Army buys
thousands of mules paying from SITS
to $3.50 for each. The mule eats
less, carries more, and some de-
clare is smarter than the horse.
Your purchase of War Bonds and
Stamps helps pay for these Army
Mules. Invest at least ten percent
of your income in War Bonds every
pay day. US. Treasury Department
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11

Nicholas County, w. Va. conducts
an annual Spud and Splinter Fes-
tival in honor Of its two principal
products-potatoes and clothes-pins.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11
q X
WAotNo.s Buy WsM
WAN B0NDS

Tractors and motors will never
wholly replace the Army Mule as a
factor in the mobile units of our
army. The Army Mule is a tradi-
ton and the "mule skinner" is a
breed unto himself. Army Mules
are used by the Field Artillery and
the Cavalry in areas where the
terrain is rough and tractors cannot
0norofo
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1942-09-11

There's nothing new In this Dogs
for Defense business. Farmers have
been using 'em for years.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-21

lions OF men and women under the
finest conditions and with the high
est. most stable wage scale the coun-
try has ever seen.
1T was also Henry Ford, he con-
tinued. who first put the automo-
bile in a price class that the work
ing man could afford. He also has
become known for his philanthropic
activities. Now, as browning
achievement. he has constructed
the largest bomber plant in the
world in record time and in so do
ing has made an invaluable con-
tribution 10 the winning OF this
war"
Thus Mayor Bower spoke Tor the
people Of Y2silanti on the anniyer-
ssry of the beginning OF the new
bomber plant. And well he may
speak for the inhabitants Of the city
for they have just returned him to
office upon the completion OF his
first two-year term.
Having become mayor Is con-
siderable achievement in itself for
one who is still as young as Mayor
Bower. He is only 40 and will not
celebrate another birthday anniyer-
sary until October.
During the two years he has
headed Ypsilanti's government sew
eral improvements have been made
in the city. Michigan Avenue has
been widened and resurfaoed, doing
away with bumpy brick that Ypsi-
lsnti's main thoroughfare once had.
The city also purchased, repaired,
and remodeled the building on
Pearl st. which now houses the gas
company One important phase o.
municipal government during that
time is that expenses have been
kept within the budget.
Mayor Bower served on the city
council for 10 years before he be-
came its head with his election as
mayor. 1t was during that time that
the new sewage disposal plant was
installed with water softener added
10 the city water supply.
Outside OF his political achie7e-
ments, the mayors life has been
one OF the average citizen. Born in
Colon, Mich, on October 81. 1901,
he lived there until his graduation
from high school. He attended Fer
ris Institute, Big Rapids, and was
graduated in 1921. In 1923 he came
TO Ypsilanti and began his insur-
ance and real estate business which
he still conducts. Other members
Of his family are his wife, Florence,
and son. Robert. IS.
He also is active IN community
affairs not Of political nature and
holds memberships in the Congre-
gational Church, Masonic Lodge.
Knights OF Pythias. Board OF Com
merce, kiwanis, National Real Es-
tate Association and State Insur.
ance Association.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-21

This war can only be won by a
LOT Of the right kind OF equipment
The knowledge that bombers will
soon be rolling off the assembly
lines az the new bomber plant can
not help but make US all happy
We're all anxious to win this wa
and have il over with.
That is the comment of +. r.
Schill, chat man OF the city council
ways and means committee.
None of US wanted this war, but
since were in it, we've got TO do
the best possible JOB of fighting it.
Those bomb ers are going 10 be big
factor in this war. Henry Ford de-
serves A lot OF credit for having I'M
dertaken the construction of a fac
tory that VIII be able to produce
so many large war planes"
Mr.. Schill became chairman Of
the ways and means committee last
May. He has been on the city coun-
ell five years and is now serring
his third term. The ways and means
committee has had a part in every
action OF the city oveinment which
involved financing. 1t was active in
the. widening and resurfacing OF
Michigan Ave. and is now consider
ing police and hospital needs.
Being chairman OF the ways and
means committee is only one of
Mr.. Schills council activities. He
IS member OF several other com
mittees and heads the one on griev.
ances. That one has had plenty to
do during the past year for defense
work has brought large influx o.
labor and with it the usual union
troubles and problems arising from
conflict between high and low in.
come groups.
Saline was Mr.. Schills home
town for he was born there in 1892
which means he'll be reaching the
half-century mark in May. He at
tended Saline High School, but left
before graduating In his mind was
the idea that he'd work, save his
money, and then go to business col
lege.
IL was 1914 when he arrived here
and started in the harness business.
1t wasn't long before he had the
money 10 90 10 college, but by that
time the business interests were
more intriguing than school books.
Since that year when the first world
war began. Mr.. Schill has followed
the transportation business as il
changed with the times. When old
Dobbin was shelyed in favor OF
horseless carriages. he dedicated
himself TO keeping those "newfsn-
gled vehicles" working. He's still
doing it and operates the Huron
Battery and Supply. Just what will
happen now that the day OF the au.
tomobile seems TO be passing, he
isn't sure.
Mr.. Schill is married and has one
daughter, Geraldine, who is now
Mrs. James Balten Wayne.
The Lutheran Church claims a
lot OF Mr.. Schilrs attention. He is
a member Of the church board and
is president Of the Lutheran Broth
erhood. Knights OF Pythias also list
MIN as a member.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-21

It's going TO be the age OF the
airplane from now on. for the horse
less carriage is through dominat-
ing the transportation world. That S
the prophecy of 76-year old John
Ableson, who is serving his twenty.
sixth year as a member and sec
ond year as president. of the city
council.
Mr.. Ableson. who knew Henry
Ford when they were both in their
early twenties, can't say too much
for the motor magnate.
Hes wonderful man, and !
can't think OF anyone else who has
received so much unjust criticism. q"
he exclaimed. And to his way OF
thinking, Henry Ford is by, no
means through making contribu-
tons 10 the American public.
When the war has ceased and
the country no longer needs hug
bombers, the Ypsilanti plant will
probably be used for the manufac-
ture OF airplanes for general use,
as well as for the making of some
cars and other machinery.
There never again will be as
many cars manufactured as before.
From now on airplanes will be
used much more. though they will
not entirely replace the automo-
bile Mr. Ableson prophecied.
America would soon have reached
her high point in automobile produc-
ton even II war hadn'c come. he be-
lieyes. Our ability TO build such
machines had become greater than
the ability OF the people to buy
them" With the ending OF the
war il is his belief that other
countries will convert their war fac
tories over TO the production OF
their own cars and thus destroy our
foreign market.
In any event. ne thinks Il will
be in the line OF airplanes that
Henry Ford will make his great
contributions OF the future. adding
still more glory to his already great
achievements. Perhaps one Of the
most interesting things Mr.. Able
son had to say about the great in
dustrialist concerned the beauty
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-21
Billion Dollars Allotted
For Steel Expansion Plan

Observation-Disclosures com.
panies and the federal government
allotted approximately $4,000
900 for expansion OF the steel OUT
put in 1871 and 1912, according to
the American Iron and Steel Insti-
tute.
The institute revealed that steel
companies alone, in 194l, expend-
ed about 1926, 100000 for new equip
ment and construction and plan to
spend an additional $3.50, 900, 900
this year.
The government last year spent
s13O,000, 900 to install certain new
steel equipment wanted for special
war work, and for 1912 about S4l4,.
100000 in government funds has
been earmarked for the develop
ment OF steel facilities.
The steel industry, as a result OF
this expansion. was able to produce
nearly S3,000,000 net tons of steel
in 1871, or about 81 per cent of its
capacity, despite numerous work
stoppages and shortages OF scrap
and other raw materials.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-21
Municipal Officials Congratulate Ford on Bomber Achievement

the great industrialist was stiil
living. The two men often went
to parties together Mr.. Ableson re-
called. Henry was a shy boy at
that time" he added.
One story he remembers is that
Ford's father often said that his
son didn't seem TO like the farm.
Sent out to pillow. he'd find Henry
sitting on the pillow handles think
ing-dreaming perhaps OF the great
industries he now owns.
Many years were spent here by
Mr.. Ableson as a truck gardener;
later he went to work for Mr.. Ford.
Twenty-six years ago NJ first be-
came member Of the city council
and has headed II nov for two
years. During that time he has
seen the city grow. most OF its
schools be constructed, the Normal
College expand from one building
to many, and such things as the
police and fire departments develop
III size anu lIupOI lance.
Mr.. Ableson easily recalls the
time when there was only a volun-
teer fire department who fought the
city's fires with water from els
terms. A lot of new industries
have come to Ypsilanti in that time
too. And, unable to forget beauti-
full surroundings that mean so
much to him. he mentioned the
parks that have been developed to
their present fine conditions.
or course all the changes haven't
been for the better. I'VE had sa-
looms back then" said Mr.. Able
son, but now we have beer gar
dens which | think are worse"
Mr. Ableson lives with his wife
Ella and three of their four chill
dren, Ross, Raymond and Betty. at
304 Jarvis st. Their other daugh-
ter. Mrs. Roma Rogers, resides at
Portage Lake. Clubs and lodges
aren't much in Mr.. Ableson's life
but he is a member OF the local
Methodist Church.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-21

OF the grounds surrounding the
Ford factories.
You know that man who
thinks of beauty is interested in
something besides dollars" he said.
As for the future of Ypsilanti with
regard TO the bomber plant, he is
certain it will bring still more in
crease but pointed out that the
small towns within 25 or 80 miles
of the plant will absorb much OF
the influx OF population.
And it will be a good thing for
il to be divided up" he said. TOO
rapid growth brings misery to any
place" For the country as a
whole he predicts the depression
that usually follows a boom period.
However, he thinks that people are
being more cautious now than in
the late 1920's because they still
remember the depression that fol-
lowed them: The main thing in
his opinion is for people to have
faith in the future, and il they do,
it will somehow all come out right.
1t was far look into the future
that Mr. Ableson took as he talk
ed. From one who has lived long
enough to see such things as cars,
airplanes, telephones, and radios
develop. the prophesies were espe-
cially interesting.
1t was long time ago. February
Is, 1866, when Mr.. Ableson first
made his appearance in the world
at Alton, Ont, Canada. His par
ents moved to a farm northeast OF
Ypsilanti when he was six years
old. He attended country schools,
Plymouth High School, and was
graduated from Ypsilanti High
School before it burned and had to
be rebuilt. Two years were spent
as student in the Normal College
here.
For 10 years he was a country
school teacher and it was during
that time that he met Henry Ford.
His work was at the Mcdonald
School near the Ford farm where
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-21
C.. III. Harner
Proud of Plant

C. Harry Harner who has served
at his trade IS years is from a
family Of BARRIERS. his brothers
Al. Rex. and Bill all having sue
cessfully followed the business for
years.
Mr.. Harner has been married 40
years and besides his wife has
three children. Alva VANITY.
Charles Harry and Thomas Edgar
The Harners make their home at
400 s. Huron St this city and are
affiliated with the Presbyterian
Church
Until recently Mr.. Harner was
an ardent sportsman and can look
back upon many hunting and fish
ing trips with a great deal Of pleas
ure. Although Mr.. Harner has
only been al his present location
a little more than a year be has
host Of friends and is doing fine
business.
He is 100 per cent for Ypsilanti
and proud 10 live near the largest
bomber plant In the world which
IS bringing so many newcomers
who will always be welcome at
Harners Barber Shop
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-21

"on behalf OF the people OF the
city OF Ypsilanti | wish to offer
most sincere congratulation to
Henry Ford on his many achieve
ments and great contributions to the
American people and their way OF
life Mayor Ross h. Bower said
today
Henry Ford, Americas greatest
industrialist, made invaluable con-
tributions to the nation even before
the opening OF his new bomber
plant. He has given work TO mil
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-21

Harry f. Shaeter has been In
the hardware business in Ypsilanti
for 30 years. having joined the firm
in 1912. His father, F. L. Shaefer
started In business in Ypsilanti 81
years ago In the. Harding and
Shaefer store which was then 10
Gated at us w. Michigan Ave.
After the death OF Mr.. Harding
Mr.. Shaefer purchased the Lee
Furge Hardware store on Huron
st. In 1912 he purchased the
store at 12i w. Michigan Avenue
from f. A. Carpenter. Both
stores are still operated in these
locations Mr.. Shaefer manages
the Michigan Avenue Store and
Carl Furtney is manager OF the
Huron st. Store.
Mr.. Shaefer is a director OF the
National Bank of Ypsilanti, mem
Der OF the Rotary Club and presi-
dent of the School Board and is
active in other civic affairs.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-21
Ground Broken For Plant One
Year Ago, Manufacture Starts

Mayor president of the Ypsilant city council and chair
of the powerful city ways and means committee TODAY
joined congrauatng Henry Ford and his able assistants
on the remarkable achievement of building in less than
the worlds greatest factory for manufacture of bonn
bers The ground for the buildings was broken one year
today and already the processes of manufacture of the
most vitality need equipment of the war have started
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-21
Fishermen Prosper When
Cod Liver Price Rises

ASTORIA, Ore.-UP-Fishermen
are getting fat on cod liver oil.
A record price for cod liver was
paid here when the fishing boat
Republic disposed of a 200-pound
load at Sl.10 a pound.
Several years ago ling cod we're
bringing fishermen only five cents
pound. At that time the liyers
were thrown away, and the cod sold
on the fresh fish market.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-21
San Diego County May Be
Rubber Growing Center

SACRAMENTO, CAL INs-If
this should De a prolonged war.
san Diego County may become
rubber growing center. because the
guayule shrub, which grows in
me Mexican deserts. would thrive
IN this county's desert areas. de.
clares Jean c. Miller, San Diego
County assistant farm advisor.
The rubber-producing guayule
shrub could be raised on many
acres OF county iand. Miller saws.
but opportunity TO market the crop
would be limited to emergency pc
rlods.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-21
Colorado Has More Cows
Than People, Report Shows

DENNER-INS-Colorado is far
from the bottom OF the population
list among the states but nonethe-
less. it has more cows than peo-
pie, a census report shows.
The states cattle population is
100000 head. The human popu-
alton 4, about 100. 600.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-21
URGES vITAMIN VEGETABLES

BERKELEY. Cal.-UP-Victory
gardens. IL they are TO justify thei.
name, should grow only those vege-
tables richest in vitamins. accord
ing to Harry VI. Butterfeld OF the
University OF California agricultur-
al service. He recommends green
leafy vegetables and the yellow or
orange root crops like carrot. spin
ach, lettuce, broccoli, tomatoes and
onions.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-04-21
MILITARY COP THROWS PARTY

CARMEL Cal.-UP-A member
Of the military police detachment
from Fort Ord has been enjoying
facilities OF the Carmel CSO hall.
Came payday and the steady Gus.
toner showed up again-but this
time as host. He brought with him
enough ice cream to supply every.
one at the club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-01
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
EdsOard GrahGnl
 GiUer, Reception

MT. and Mrs. Edward Graham were the guests of honor at a re- ception yesterday afternoon ct 6l Church street. More than two hum dred and fifty persons attended the affair which was sponsored by the Board of Directors and agency stan members of the Community Chest. MT. Graham is executive secretary of the Chest.
 Floral decorations of white gladio- Ii, chrysanthemums, carnations and baby breath, and silver candelabra were arranged on the tea table, where Mrs. Thomas F. Moore, Mrs. Edwin Northrop, Mrs. Harry Lieb- eskind and Mrs. Walter Torrance poured. Miss Marion Hunt, Mrs. frederick R. Kellogg and Mrs. A. A. Crane were in charge of the tea. Those assisting included Mrs. Don- aid J. Post, Mrs. Richard Crane, Mrs. John White, Miss Helen Miner Miss Natalie Rowbottom, Mrs. J. Warren Upson, Mrs. John B. GoSs and Mrs. Douglas Dunbar, secretary of the Community Chest office.
 Members of the board of direc- tors include Orton P. Camp, presi- dent; Walter F. Torrance, f1rst president; Wendell l., Cross second vice-president; Dana Ty. ack, treasurer; Miss Hunt, secre- tary; Mrs. Mary L. Sperry, Jr. John B. Goss, Howard P. Hart, Mrs Frederick R. Kellogg, Harry Liebes' kind, Thomas F. Moore, Arthu, QuigIey, Msgr. Joseph Valdambrini Atwood E. Caswell, Lester A. Wrigh l and Willis M. Tate.