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Evening star., 1942-10-28
Sunshine Society
To Begin Program

The official opening of the 31st
year of charitable work Of the Sun
shine and Community Society Of
the District will be observed at a
melting at 1:30 pm Monday at 24O0
Sixteenth street NV. In addition
to it's usual civic work, the society
plans to add civil defense and war
relief to its program this year.
Mrs. Maurice A. Emerson, the
president, will preside.
Final plans for the annual card
party to be held in November will
be presented by Mrs. Samuel G..
Keery, chairman, and Mrs. Ernest
R. Rupert, vice chairman of the
Ways and Means Committee. Mrs.
w. w. Deal is chairman of program
and music.
Evening star., 1942-10-28

of Sumner Welles, Undersecretary
of State, that Axis spies were active
in Chile and Argentina.
At the cabinet session yesterday,
the new Finance Minister, Guillermo
del Pedregal, described the nations
financial position as reassuring. He
said he expected virtually to erase
the budget deficit of some $22 1000 900
through an extraordinary tax to be
imposed, beginning in 1912, on the
export of copper bars, which are
produced in Chile by American COM
panies and shipped to the United
States.
1t was reported that a German
sought for investigation in connec-
ton with spy activities in Valparaiso,
Chlle's chief port, had taken refuge
In the German Embassy. Several
others held in Valparaiso were taken
to court for examination.
Evening star., 1942-10-28
Argentinian Feminist Keeps
Busy by Helping Others

for Victory, which she organized last
year for the purpose of helping the
sufferers and needy of the United
Nations.
There were q women who met
in Buenos Aires in September, 1941,"
she said, Ito discuss what we could
do to help the Allied cause The
group decided to organize through
out the nation, she continued, en-
couraging and teaching women to
sew, to work and to contribute
money, clothing and other necessi-
ties to the United Nations cause
The response was so great, she
added that now there are many
branches of the committee over the
entire country. &. -.
1--WE have $4,000 volunteer work.
ers," she added. There are q
branches in Buenos Aires and 81
branches all over the country"
A novel method of encouraging
donations has been originated by
La Junta Victoria, according to the
sonora. Donors may state their pref
erence of nation to be benefited by
gift, she explained. A "V" Of Diff
ferent color is placed on the dona-
tions for England, Russia, China
and the United States which pour
into the La Junta Victoria head
quarters in Buenos Aires. Blue Is
for England. red for Russia, yellow
for China and green for the United
States.
In addition to work for the United
Nations, members of La Junta are
also active in home defense work.
Sonora de Guerrero added. Glasses
have been organized in Red Cross
work, in dietetics and nutrition very
much as is being done in this coun-
try, she said.
Although the sonora speaks Eng
lish fiuently she declares she could
not understand word of the Ian
guage until two years ago.
Il learned to speak English when
made my first visit to the United
States by boat" she laughed.
Sonora de Guerrero was greeted
on her arrival in Washington yester-
day by her 21-year-old son, Carlos,
who has just graduated from Ran
dolph Field, Tex In addition to
Carlos, she has two other children,
an older son. Guellermo, and a 49,
year-old daughter.
The sonora will remain in Wash
ington until after the conference of
the 1nter-American Commission of
Women which will convene in No
vember.
Evening star., 1942-10-28
Women Writers
Warned Against
Idle War Talk
Helen Kirkpatrick
Cites Danger of
Anh.Brifish GOSSIP

Warning that Hitler's slogan, "di-
vide and conquer" had considerable
success in France, Miss Helen Kirk
patrick, American correspondent re-
Gently returned from England, ex-
pressed concern yesterday over the
anti-British sentiment heard in this
country.
One of two woman writers to ad-
dress a luncheon meeting of the
Women's National Press Club, Miss
kirkpatrick also said she had been
disturbed over the amount of ire
sponsible talk here, urging that the
public be made to realize that care
less discussion of military informa-
tion may result in the loss of hun
dreds of lives.
The author of Under the Brit
ish Umbrella" Miss Kirkpatrick
shared honors with Mrs. Elizabeth
Pickett Chevalier, author of "Drivin'
Women" Both speakers, who re-
Gently have been on lecture tours of
this country, were presented by
Miss Christine Sadler, club presi-
dent.
Mrs. Chevalier, who is active in
the National Woman's Party, said
protective legislation for women not
only "is getting in the way of
women" but Is impeding the war
effort.
In support of her observation she
declared that in many localities
women are prevented from working
overtime because their employers
are required to guarantee their
transportation home when they work
at night. This means men are
"skimming the cream" so far as
overtime pay is concerned, she said.
There should be nothing that di-
vides women in their citizenship or
their duties to citizenship, she as
serted as she called for passage of
the equal rights amendment.
Miss Kirkpatrick discussed prob
lens of censorship, but pointed out
that censorship in this country is
still In its infancy.
Evening star., 1942-10-28

the journey by air. For planes and
air travel are an old story to the
sonora. who is an experienced pilot
winning her wings as far back as
1925.
II learned to fly in order to travel
quickly between my home in Buenos
Aires and my husbands ranch,
about 400 miles distant she ex-
planned. Yes. I have frequently
flown alone. I have also flown with
my husband, who is also a pilot.
We fly in a plane with dual con-
trolls
Flying is a mere incident in the
life of the attractive Argentinian,
whose chief interest is helping to
make life happier for those less
fortunate, Ever since her marriage
when but a young girl, 25 years
ago, she has been organizing and
establishing "havens of help for
others.
A hospital of 100 beds, an orphan
asylum for girls and a school for
girls in the little village of General
Madaryago, 400 miles from Buenos
Aires, where her husbands "estancia"
is located, are among Sonora de
Guerrero's numerous philanthropies.
Explaining her early interest in
helping others, the senoras brown
eyes softened as she recalled her
days as a student in the Sacred
Heart Convent in Buenos Aires.
when I was Is I heard priest
say, 1T is not only the wrong things
we do for which we are accountable
but the good things we should do
but do not do"
Realizing her opportunity to help
the poor in the little village near her
country home, Sonora de Guerrero
established the hospital there sew
eral years ago. She soon followed
her first philanthropic effort by
founding the home for orphan girls.
when I have started work,
never lose my interest,"" she COM
mented. land my home for orphan
girls and the school are growing
each year. This year we will gradu-
ate the first class from high school"
she added proudly.
Sonora de Guerreros latest social
service is the establishment Of La
junta Victoria, or the Committee
Evening star., 1942-10-28
10th Century Club
To Meet Monday

Escape from Corregidor" will be
the subject of a talk by Mrs. Wood
bury Willoughby before the interna-
tional outlook section of the goth
Century Club at luncheon meeting
at l pm. Monday at the YWCA.
Mrs. Willoughby, who will give her
personal experiences in escaping by
submarine, is the daughter -in-law
OF Mrs. w. F. Willoughby, a member
of the club.
Mrs. j. T. Jardine is handling res
ervations for the luncheon which
will close early Saturday. Mrs. Will
loughby will speak at pm, with
Mrs. Karl Fenning presiding.
Evening star., 1942-10-28
Cornell Club to Meet

Activities Of the Red Cross
Nurses Aides" will be the subject of
a talk by Mrs. Paul OLeary, wife
OF Prof. OLeary of Cornell Univer-
sity, at a dinner meeting of the
Cornell Women's Club Friday. The
dinner will be held at $50 pm. at
the Parrot Tea House, 17O1 Twenti-
eth street NV. Reservations may be
made with Mrs. Philip c. Rask. 451O
Rosedale avenue, Bethesda, Md.
Evening star., 1942-10-28
WCTU Fete Slated
Next Wednesday

The Chaplin Woman's Christian
Temperance Union will celebrate it's
67th anniversary next Wednesday
instead of today as previously an
nounced IN The Star The fete will
be in the form of a luncheon at
1890 pm. at 522 Sixth street NV.
Mrs. Darlington Richardson Is
the president.
Evening star., 1942-10-28
By Gretchen Smith.

When pretty Sonora Ana Rosa
Martinez de Guerrero, chairman of
the Inter American Commission of
Women, left the Buenos Aires Air
port last Wednesday, she had little
idea that a severe storm would
threaten the safety of her plane
and delay her arrival in WASH
1ngton for two days.
But even had she realized that
her plane would be forced to an
altitude of nearly $4,000 feet in an
effort to cross the Andes with the
eventual necessity of returning to
Salta for safety, it is certain she
would not have hesitated to make
Evening star., 1942-10-28
s..useum Will Honor
Need!ecroft Expert, 80
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SNOW HILL, Md, Oct. 28.-Plans
were disclosed yesterday for the
construction of museum building
in honor of one of Snow Hills old
est living residents, Mrs. Julia A.
Purnell, who has gained national
recognition as needlecraft expert.
The announcement was made on
her Goth birthday anniversary.
The proposed museum will house
exhibits Of more than 1000 needle
holders, more than 800 pictures Ia
silk and wool and countless other
needlework pieces. 4
Evening star., 1942-10-28
Chilean Differences
Over Axis Relations
Reach New Peak
Demonstrations Continue,
SpeciuI Session of
Congress Set Nov. Is

BY the Associated Press.
SANTIAGO, Chile, Oct. 28.-Stu-
dent demonstrations for and against
the Axis, new German protest and
a call for a special session of Con-
Evening star., 1942-10-28
Hikers Plan Fete

The annual Halloween party Of
the Center Hiking Club will be held
at $3.50 pm. Saturday at the Hayloft,
1926 Massachusetts, avenue NV.
Members and friends are invited to
wear costume or sports clothes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02
Mrs. o'Hairc" said Mrs. Mer-

Mrs. O'Hair?" said Mrs. Mer-
Ram, also smiling sweetly.
mo" said Mrs. O'Hair, still
smiling, land nobody shall"
That was about all.
The mayor, a mans man, who
feels a little more at home slug
ging it out with a bunch of strike
thirsty bus drivers than parryine
the more delicate thrusts of the
genus female, heaved a relieved
sigh. Said he:
I'VE will give you all the CO.
operation we can, Mrs. Merriam.
You can invite any one you
please to attend your classes.
The parks and recreation de-
partment will have its program.
too. Everybody should get along
happily"
The ladies withdrew. The mayor
did not uncross his fingers, how
ever.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02
2 NpU Column ms
Of Fun Offered

Two famous huSnorists pre-
senting two new fun columns,
Daily in The Detroit
Times Arthur Bugs
Baer, the nations premier
wiSecracker is telling his
adventures in trying 10 get
in the army. despite his age,
his fallen arches. and other
factors conSpiring TO keep
him out of the service. Be
come acquainted with Baer's
hilarious column, "Gettin
Drafted - Monday
The other new column,
Lets Laugh" by Henry Nc
Lemore, Americas No. l re-
porter-humorist, viii also
keep you roaring. Troubles
are quickly forgotten after
you spend couple of min
uteS with McLemore. Watch
for his column Monday
These arc two OF the MANY
outstanding features the daily
Detroit Times offers you.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02

Manufacturers will requisition
USES for workers. The USES in
turn viii interview the registrants
and recommend them to personnel
directors of the war plants re-
.questing workers.
Women are expected TO be as
signed 10 work, near their homes,
If possible.
War Production Board heads
estimate that $4,000 women event
fually will be needed for war Jobs
in this area before the end of 1912,
probably by November.
However, it is pointed out that
all available men workers will be
placed before the supply of women
is tapped. The registration is in
tended 10 fill future needs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02
Mad Dogs Victims
Told 10 Get Treatment

Residents in the vicinity of
Plymouth and Stark roads were
warned by the sheriffs office,
Saturday, that a mad dog had
been at large in the neighbor-
hood apparently for more than a
week. The animal is now dead.
Victims were asked TO report
Immediately at hospitals or ply
sicians for treatment. The dog
was described as a small black
mongrel. Twenty-one persons, in
Guiding many small children, are
known to have been bitten.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02

Principal additions 70 the ZOO
flock are three Siberian tigers.
The three cubs give the 700 nine
and will permit Millen 10 unload
two Of the oldsters 10 some other
700.
Also born at the Ten-Mile road
preserve in recent weeks were two
llamas. 10 mule deer. two white
tail deer and a dwarf donkey
Millen also disclosed the 80
monkeys on loan from the Rookie
teller Institute were drawing rec
ord attention.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02
War Show Ends
Sunday Night

Sunday night is the last that
Detroiters Will have an oppor-
tunity 10 witness the army war
show al the University of Detroit
stadium
The show. which presents to the
public a graphic picture of the
army and what it is doing in mod
ern warfare, leaves after Sundays
performance for Des Moines, Ia.
Funds from the show go to the
army emergency relief fund.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02
City Zoo GrOWs Its DUN,
Has Many Blessed EUents

John T. Millen, director Of the
Detroit Geological Park, Saturday
termed an outbreak Of blessed
events In his animal kingdem a,
providential
It's providential for two
reasons" said Millen THE war
will prevent the receipt OF any
fresh shipments. Well have 10
grow our own.
II like IL, too, because OF an
opportunity TO remind the public
we're now staying open an hour
later, the gates closing at
o'clock"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02
City 10 Register
ItsWomdnpoWer
Starting Aug. 10
Survey TO Unearth
Female Resources for
War Production Here

Registration Of woman power in
the Detroit war area will begin
Monday, August 10, to determine
potential feminine labor sources
for war plants.
Beginning on that date postmen
will leave registration cards at
every dwelling unit in Wayne
County and adjacent war industry
districts.
Every woman over Is years OF
age who is capable of working,
whether or not she is now en-
.ployed, is urged 10 fill out this
QUESTIONABLE and return the COM
.pleted card within as hours. This
is the first registration of its type
in the nation.
The blank is self-addressed and
requires no postage.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02
Questions Listed

Questions 10 be answered in
Iclude whether registrant is now
employed, whether she is available
for either full or part time war
work; whether. If she is mother,
she will accept work if nursery
school care is provided for her
children.
Specific skills or training also
should be listed. However, lack of
training and experience is not ex-
pected 10 prove a barrier TO en-
Iployment.
Completed registration cards
will be FeeaPitHlated and classified
by the United States Employment
Service according TO the regis
trant's availability. potential ca
lpacity and experience for war
work.
The United States Employment
Service will serve as the woman
power pool for war industry
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02
Measles Deaths Drop

WASHINGTON, Aug ! (UPD-
The Census Bureau reported today
that deaths from measles reached
a new low in 1910. with zoe
deaths representing a rate Of 0.5
per 100000 population.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02
How IL All Started

The origin of the Battle Of the
Blonde lies in the fact that Mrs.
Merriam. wife of the circuit Judge,
is director OF the American
Women's Volunteer Service, a
muscle-building organization de-
signed 10 harden up the biceps Of
Michigan women through a pro-
gram of calisthenics and drill,
thus preparing them for what
ever may lie ahead.
Mrs. O'Hair, on the other hand,
is vice president of the parks and
recreation commission, which is
also conducting a physical program
for local women, similarly de-
signed TO. bulge biceps for the
American war effort.
Underlying the feud is the old
fight, between Gov. Murray d. Van
Wagner and Mayor Jeffries over
control of civilian defense in the
metropolitan area. Mrs. Merriam
got her job from the governor;
Mrs. O'Hair's duplicate assignment
was received from the mayor.
Both organizations seemed tc
be doing about the same thing
and as c. f. Brewer, parks and
recreation superintendent. tact
fully put il.
Mrs. Merriam thought this
was an unnecessary duplication
and thought the entire program
should come under her jurisdic-
tion.o
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02
Opposing Forces Meet

The opposing forces made con
tact with each other in Mayor
Jeffries' office, that dark and
bloody ground which has seen 60
many battles. (See the Battle
of the DSR, the Battle of So.
journer Truth. the Battle of the
City Employees, etc, etc. The
mayor crossed his fingers and said:
Ladies, / can see no conflict
here. You can both have your
physical fitness programs"
THAT Is what have been try
ing to point out" said Mrs.
OHair, smiling sweetly. II have
no objection TO any organization
having such a program to aid
in the war effort, but / do re-
sent any one, with the exception
of yourself, Mr.. Mayor, coming
in and telling us how to run our
department.
"And has any one done that,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02
Mayor Referees at Tiff
OF 2 Determined Blondes
BY HERBERT BREAN

The first eyewitness account of
The Battle of the B4ondes-that
subtle little difference Of opinion
between Mrs. Walter r. O'Hair
and Mrs. Portia r. Merriam-was
received at the City Hall press
room Saturday.
1t revealed that the battle was
a draw, both ladies advancing and
retreating in mastery fashion
No bloodshed All our planes re-
turned safely.
However, Mayor Edward JEFF
fries nerves were reduced TO a
mass of smouldering ruins. Great
fires could be seen breaking out
from so miles away.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02
Held Post Since 1920

Weber will resign from the po-
sitlon which he has held since 1920
as directing head OF one OF the
worlds largest merchandising
firms. he said. ffTs uncle, the tate
J. l.. Hudson. was founder Of the
business. Weber first worked as
a cash boy in the store during
school vacations and after his
graduation from the University oi
Michigan in 1910 ne became an
assistant buyer with the firm
Since then his rise has been steady
He Is 50 years old, and a
wldower.
During the first world war
Webber was state merchant repre-
sentative for food administration
under Herbert Hoover. Because OF
an injured knee he was ineligible
for military service.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02
In Office August 10

after August 10 my Office
will he in the First National
Bank Building office of the ord
nance district" Mr. Weber
explained. II will sever my con-
nection with the J. l.. Hudson
Company.
ut II my feeling that one
cannot serve two masters"
As chief Of the ordnance diStric'
Webbcr will direct the purchase
and building Of war materials now
under construction in Detroit!
vast converted auto plants.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02
Best Man for Place

"And business man should
he the key man." he said. THE
place for soldier I'm wartime Ii
I'm the field and when l took over
direction of the district June Is
i was instructed TO find the best
man I could 10 take my place
whru was ordered to- the field
II have found the man. and
Mr.. Webber, at great personal
sacrifice. has consented TO be-
come my deputy for the time
being and later 10 direct the
Office"
There is a personnel of slightly
over 1000 civilian employees and
40 army officers IN the ordnance
district who will be under Web.
ber's direction. The position will
pay $4,000 a year, Colonel Quintor
said
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02
Jingle Contest
Brings Reward
In War Stamps
The Times Called on Poets
TO Write Rhymes to
Boost U. s. Bond Sales

Come on, everybody with a yen
for rhyming. get out your pens
or pull out that typewriter and
try your skill at verse!
The Detroit Times announces
today an attractive jingle contest
with war savings stamps prizes!
Each day it will pay 81 in war
savings stamps TO each writer OF
five best jlngles based on a
nursery rhyme.
Here's Your Chance
Here's the idea, you budding
poets!
Take the first couple of lines OF
a nursery rhyme and turn IL into
something that will boost the sale
of war savings stamps and bonds.
For instance.
"Sing a song of siXpence
Pocket full of rye"
Sounds good in a nursery rhyme
But won't make airplanes fly.
What we need 10 win this fight
Are shoulders 10 the wheel;
Buy a bond; save up scrap
And hear those Japzis squeal.
Another example:
Little Miss Mufett
! She sat on tuffett'
A wise miss by far;
She started with stamps,
Then traded for bonds
And did her part in the war.
Now It's Up to You
Of course, the verses above are
ONLY SAMPLES. You'll pick the
first two lines of ANY nursery
rhyme and then make up the rest
of the verse in your own way, be-
ing sure that what you write will
stimulate interest in war savings
stamps and bonds and the war
! effort. Now today >. send IN
your rhymes! Remember, you
don't have to be Shakespeare!
|, Your verses don't have to be
!, 'highbrow, but they must have
swing and sing!
Contestants should mail entries
to Rhyme Contest Editor, The
detroit Times, 1870 Cass avenue"
Contestants in submitting entries
agree to accept as final the de-
cisions of judges, chosen by the
Times. Rhymes will not be re-
turned.
Watch The Detroit Times daily
r for winning rhymes, publication of
= which will begin as soon as enough
lentrieS are received.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02
Oscar Weber
To Head Army S
Purchases Here
J. |. Hudson Manager
Selected TO Take Over
5-BiIlion War Business
CSee Picture on Page 81

Oscar Weber. vice president
and general manager of the j. L..
Hudson Company, will direct the
five billion dollar a year war bust
ness of the Detroit army ordnance
district when Col Alfred B. Quin-
ton Jr.. who is now chief, takes
up his army field duties, probably
sometime within the year, it was
announced Saturday.
AS a civilian employe. Weber
will be sworn in August 10 TO the
Job of deputy district chief under
Colonel Quinton. He will become
head of the district sometime later
after he has familiarized himself
with the task, the colonel said.
In the dollar value OF the war
materials purchased in this ord
nance district, il is the largest in
the country now shipping mate
rails at a rate approaching $4,000
600 a weck, Colonel Quinton esti-
mated.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-02
Interviews by USES

workers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-04-01
UNCLE RAYS CORNER

Back in the times of ancient
Rome there were special days on
which people played jokes on one
another. Those days did not fall
near April 1, but the idea may have
been passed on. It also is possible
that the custom came to Europe
from India, where the joke-filled
feast of Hull has been observed
for many centuries. This feast falls
on March 81, which is very close to
the first of April.
Four centuries ago the French
started their new year ON March
Is, and they kept up the merry
making until April /. New Year
Day was changed to January l in
1854, but many persons did not
observe the change. They made
merry at the end of March, just as
in former times. To punish, or make
fun of such persons, jokes were
played on them on the first of April.
They were called April fish"
In old England it was common
for boy to be sent to the grocer
for "a pint of pigeons milk" An
other English April fool trick was
10 send q lad to a shoemaker for