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Evening star., 1942-02-12
-Four Killed in Crash
OF Bomber in Swamp
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
McCHORD FIELD, Wash, Feb.
12.-Army Air Corps officers an
nounced today that four men were
killed last night in the crash Of a
McChord Field bomber in swamp
land near Tolt, 20 miles east Of
Seattle.
The men were identified as:
First It. H. Hasfeldt, Second 1t.
H. A. Klein, Corpl. w w. Bentley,
Post Falls, Idaho; Pvt. W. M. Sings,
Seattle.
Residents of Tolt reported the
plane woke them as it flew low over
the town, it's motors roaring, but
apparently unable to climb. A few
moments later the ship crashed In
the swampy farm land, scattering
pieces of wreckage over a wide area
Two of the flyers were found
shortly after the crash. but 1t took
several hours to locate the others
because part of the wreckage was
submerged.
Evening star., 1942-02-12
Five Army Flyers
Die in Plane Crash;
Another Missing
Open Parachute Found
Near Scene Of Wreck,
No Sign Of Occupant
By the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn, Feb. H.
Five Army flyers went to their
deaths and a sixth was reported
missing in the crash Of their multi
motored plane on q routine flight
yesterday between East CRANKY and
Tariffville, just west Of Bradley
Field here.
Army officers at the field said in
their brief announcement of the
tragedy that an open parachute had
been picked up near East Willing
ton, Conn, but no trace of its oc-
cupant was found. They withheld
the name of the missing man, but
said that the next of kin of the
others had been notified.
The dead:
Second 1t. Walter c. Boyle of La
Crosse, Wis; Staff Sergt. Michael
Kaufam Of Windsor Locks, Sergt.
Gordon G.. johnson of Remove, Pa;
Sergt. John T. Howey, jr., of New
York City and Sergt. Thomas F..
Quinn of Upper Darby. Pa.
Evening star., 1942-02-12
A. v. 6. Death Toll in War
Placed al Eight or Nine
Hy Cable to The Star.

6y CtDIe 10 Inc StAt.
RANGOON. Feb. 12.-If the
American Volunteer Group had a
service flag for its pilots who have
given their lives in the battle Of
Burma in the first two months Of
the japanese war, 1t would carry
eight gold stars or possibly nine.
To date the roll of honor Of Amer
lean airmen, who tight here, con-
tains the following names:
Killed in Action.
Flight Leader Neil Martin of Tex
arkana, Ark: Flight Leader Henry
Gilbert Of Wyoming; Flight Leader
Alan B, Christman, Fort Collins,
Col: Pilot Thomas J. Cole, st.
Louis; Flight Leader Louis Hoff-
mann. San Diego. Calf.
Killed in Accidents.
Squadron Leader r. J. Sandell,
San Antonio, Texs Lacey Mangle-
berg, Athens. Ca; Kenneth T. Mer-
ritt, Waco, Tex.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01
To Honor Founders
And Supreme Chaplain

Mrs. J. r. Doherty will he pre-
siding queen for a meeting Of Fora
Temple, Daughters of the Nile
Thursday at p. m. in the Gothic
room of Masonic Temple. The
meeting will be followed by a re-
ception honoring Mrs. Doherty,
who has been appointed supreme
chaplain Of the organization. She
will share honors with the found
ers of the group.
Buring the business meeting
plans will be completed for the
Sunshine party to be held in late
October.
Miss Bernice Bolin and Mrs.
Dave Williams have arranged en-
tertainment for the affair. Host
esses for the social hour and late
supper are Mesdsmes c. w. Davis.
Earl Reynolds. r. A. Bond. G. n.
! Bowler, Charles stone. Frank
Douglas and L. G. Heigh.
Mrs. Doherty recently made her
official visit 10 the Raymond Nile
club. accompanied by Mrs. Cliff
ford Spike. Mrs. r. p. Grub and
Mrs. Frank Hubbard.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01
To Train Leaders
For Girl Scouts

A training course for leaders in
Girl Scout work was launched
Tuesday. The second meeting will
be held from 10 a. m. TO noon
Thursday, and is planned 10
acquaint adults interested In
Scouting with the duties Of the
district organization. and their
responsibility for making Scouting
available to all girls Of their
district.
The need for leadership is espe-
cially acute at this time, as new
troops are being organized for
newcomers in the vicinity.
Beginning Tuesday, leaders of
intermediate groups will meet at
10 a. m. Brownie leaders will meet
at the same hour on Thursdays.
The training course will run
through October.
Mrs. Clifford Mcdonald is train
ing committee chairman. District
leaders are, temporarily. Mrs.
Harold Liebe. Lake; Mrs. Charles
Hufford. Mason; Mrs. Abbie
Dougherty, Gray; Mrs. George
Durkee. East; Mrs. John Dorsey,
Stewart: Mrs. Russell Baker,
Jason Lee.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01
Mrs. Snodersm viii
Be Hostess Thursday

ozanam Circle No. 30. Ozanam
home. viii be entertained by Mrs.
L. c. snodgrass at her home in
the windsor apartments on Thurs
day afternoon at / o'clock. Lunch
con viii be followed by bridge.
Olympic Rebekah lodge viii
meet for q noon luncheon Friday
at the home Of Mrs II. c. Manary.
e0i4 So. Park ave. Mrs. Ethel
Loury will assist the hostess. Mrs.
/. 8. Bronson will preside.
81. Paul's Danish Lutheran
Ladies' Aid viii meet Thursday at
the home Of Mrs. Charles Warner,
1l04 So. Prospect. Mrs. Ella
sveningsen vii be co-hostess.
Fire and Police Department
Ladies' Auxiliary will meet Thurs
day at fire station No. 6. 9th and
A SITS. for a 1880 luncheon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01
White Clover Group
To Install Thursday

White Clover Rainbow assembly
viii hold a public installation
Thursday evening at 8 o'clock in
the Masonic hall in South Tacoma.
Miss Leona sayre In outgoing
worthy advisor and Mrs. Frank
Kennis In mother advisor OF the
assembly. Miss Betty Lee Collins
win be installed AZ worthy advisor.
and other elective officers are
Misses Jackie Watt. worthy ssso-
ciate; Mary Lou Ponton. Violet
Wilson. Marjorie Halseth. Mabel
shepro and Virginia southwell.
Dancing viii follow the installa-
ton.
Appointive officers are Misses
Betty Lou Trickey. Dorothy Bal
ley, Mary silvermaster. Billie
Stairs. Rita Kendall. Gloria Con-
ner. skeilia Campbell. Dolores
craighead. Jean Holyrod. NADIA
Hewitt. Nadine Miller. Mary Jane
Cook. Marjorie smith. Helen Dorf-
ner. Edith Taylor. Enga Mound.
Carol vensk. Choir director and
members of the choir are Anna
Kinrod. Beverly Bird. Betty
wheeisn. Dorothy Naldrip. Ruth
johnson. Peggy Deering. Doris
Rieman. Maxine Fsgg, Barbara
ponton. Marion rrippear. Viola
venables. Mary Peterson. Flor
ence Rudd. Mary christianson,
Iris Morris. Shirley wrye. Clarice
Coffeii. Isabel West. Mary Peter
son. Florence Reiman. Doris Rem
edies. Katherine Sorenson. Shirley
Ann Sandin.
Installing officers viii be the
Misses Leona sayre. Betty Grass.
Mrs. Bud Smith (Adeline Cordonl.
Misses Sadie Press. Lois Thron-
son. Barbara Saunders. Harriet
Green and Mrs. Frank Bores
(Clementine Gordonl.
Permanent standing commit
tees include Misses Jackie Watt.
chairman: Mary Lou Ponton. vio-
let Wilson. Marjorie Hslseth. IL
nance: Helen Dorfner, decors-
tons; Jackie watt. sunshine:
Dories Relmsn. merit points: Sally
Grass. co-chairman. kitchen CON-
mittee: Elsie Christian. chairman;
Carol venski, favors: Helen Yer
ner. publicity: Pat Judy. refresh
ments.
| ST. Paul's Lutheran church
Circle I. will meet Thursday at ]
D. m. In the church parlor for q
potiuck luncheon. followed by the
regular business meeting.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01
Returns From Visit
In Klamath Falls

Mr.. and Mrs. I. II. Cox of 1924
Ea. 30th st, returned home Satur-
day from klamath Falls, Oregon.
after a short visit with Mrs. Cox's
sister and brother-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. c. Thrash and daughter,
Verna 10 Thrash. Mrs. Thrash re-
turned with them for a weeks
visit with her son, Mr.. HIRAM f.
Thrash. a welder at the shipyards.
and Mrs. Thrash at the Harvard
apartments.
Reflection Garden club Will meet
Thursday at 1870 p. m. at the home
Of Mrs. Ernest Mckinney. 1888
Fawcett ave, Mrs. z. T. Miller will
read paper on ehrysanthemums
Roll call will be answered by nam
ing plants used for food.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01

A victory class will be held
from 7 to s, giving instruction in
using scraps and extra materials,
remodeling old clothes in the latest
styles, and making Christmas gifts
and home accessories.
Mrs. Margaret Robertson, health
education director. will lead the
group in a recreational hour in the
gym at 8. Swimming will be a
feature Of this hour. also. Health
examinations are equired for
using the pool. They may be
made by appointment through the
Y. w. c. A.
Bsdminton will be played dur
ing the last hour.
Mrs. Dorothy tWixson) Berg
strom is president Of the organ
ization. Miss Lois Tolmsn is bust
ness and industrial girls secretary.
She may be reached at Broadway
41s1 for further information.
PIT. Defiance Helping Hand 80
ciety will meet for o'clock
luncheon Thursday at the home
Of Mrs. Arthur Nelson. 4761 No.
Pearl. A business meeting will
follow.
Zion Lutheran ladies' aid will
meet Thursday at 1890 for lunch
con and the regular meeting. Host
esses are Mrs. c. Beatty. Mrs. r.
Becker and Mrs. A. Weight.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01
Junior Women's Club Holds
First Meeting of Year
Wartime Volunteer Services and
importance OF Home Stressed

Always active IN civic affairs of Tacoma. the Junior
Nomens club opened their years work with meeting
Monday evening and renewed pledge Of aid 10 the Red
Cross Civilian Defense and the L. s O. In addition
importance of wartime and volunteer services group
recognized the Importance of the home such times as
these by including nutrition and health instruction in the
program.
The American home and fine arts departments have
been combined this year. and will be under the leadership
Of Mrs l. o. Reisnger. who Is planning full and interest
ing program.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01
Son 10 Be Named
Baxard Georae Crate

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Crate of
Graham are welcoming a son at
Tacoma General hospital. The
baby was born on Wednesday,
September 2s, and will be named
Bayard George. His grandparents
are Mr.. and Mrs. W. h. Miller of
spanaway and Mr.. and Mrs. George
Crate OF Graham.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01
T. Y.C. Plans
Special Event
Coast Gusrd Guesis 70 Be
Feied az Informal Party

Twenty-Five Tacoma coast
guardsmen, their wives or
feminine guests, will be
guests Of honor at the in
formal dance the Tacoma
Yacht club is planning for
Saturday evening at h cir
clubhouse near Point Defiance
park.
Mrs. W. d. Noodburn of
the Yacht club auxiliary Is
general chairman for the af-
fair.
Dancing is planned from 10
O'Clock until l o'clock, and during
the intermission the coast guards
men will return the honors of the
evening by entertaining their hosts
and hostesses with unusual num-
bers. Several surprise events for
the evening are planned also, the
committee has announced.
The clubhouse is to be decorated
appropriately in a nautical theme.
according 10 the chairman. Music
for the affair is to be provided
by Grady Moorehead and his mu-
sicians.
Mrs. Glen Brown is in charge OF
fsvors for the guests.
Official hosts and hostesses will
be Commodore Martin stockwell,
Miss Doris Howard, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin c. Cooney and Mr.. and Mrs.
W. II. Ostruske.
Hope chapel ladies' Aid will
meet Thursday for potluck
luncheon at 1890 in the church.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01

Betrothal
Miss Ave keil VIII Wed
J. Philip Olson Soon

Adding to the festivities of
their 36th wedding anniver-
sary. Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Keil
Of Collins are today announe-
ing the engagement of their
daughter, Miss Alva Henriet-
IA Keil of San Francisco, TO
Mr.. J. Philip Olson. son of Mr..
and Mrs. Albin Olson of Wal
Ter road.
Plans are being made for a fan
wedding in Tacoma. though no
date has as yet been announced.
Miss Keil expects 10 return 10
Tacoma within a few weeks to
complete arrangements for the
ceremony. Her engagement comes
as surprise TO her many friends
in Tacoma, which was her home
before going TO San Francisco two
years ago. where she has been as
ISOLATED with an advertising firm.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01

After you do your patriotic duty
10 your nation and yourself by
buying your quota Of war bends.
you face the problem Of protecting
each bond for 10 years until II
natures. The only safe place for
your bonds Is in n safe deposit box
where fire. thieves and bombs can't
touch them. The cost in about q
cent = day at the Washington Safe
Deposit Company In the Washing
ton Building. Open daily. except
Saturday, from $50 to $50. and
on Saturday from $50 TO l. and in
the evening from 6 To 9. Adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01

Mrs Frederick Flsum Of the
Tacoma volunteer civilian defense
office told Of the work To be done
in the months to come. and Of the
need Of new volunteers to carry
On this vital part Of the war effort.
Miss Helen Lewis. librarian of
the College Of Puget Sound, was
the featured speaker. She talked
about the trends OF reading during
war time. Musical entertainment
consisted Of a cello solo by Miss
Alice La Blanc. accompanied by
Carol Alternately. and a piano selec-
ton by Miss Dorothy Polly.
The first social function was an
nounced. II il 10 be aguest tea
on October at the home Of Mrs.
Harold T. Rock. IL II given In
honor Of new club members. feder-
alton members and mothers of
club members.
Guest reservations for the tea
may be made by calling Mrs.
Oliver c. soares. cRestview 1859,
before Friday.
A supper hour followed the bust
meas session. Hostess was Mrs.
Floyd Austin. Assisting her were
Mesdames Alvin c. Allard, Thomas
Kirkland. William II. Bottcher.
Harold +. Brotman. Ronald NJ.
Boyles and Harold n. Buckner.
Miss Lewis and Mrs. Raymond
searle. vice president, poured.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01
Historical Assn.
Will Meet Oct. IA

The quarterly meeting of the
Pierce County Pioneer and His
torical assn. VIII be held Wednes-
day, Oct. IA. at 1890 a. m. In the
Community hall. Steilacoom.
Mrs. Layton Van. chairman OF
the meeting will offer a program
and pot-luck dinner.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01
Thursday Night Girls Club
Is Planning Open House
Health, Reereationsl, Educational Program
ARRANGED for Newcomers, Defense Workers

In recognition of the great need for constructive
alton the many in industries the Thurs
day Night Girls club of the Y w. C. A has planned
open for all girls in defense industries factories
stores homes restaurants and beauty parors p.
Thursday in the Y W. C. A. building.
program will be held in Weyerhaeuser hall. Those
attending will be introduced the varied and interesting
classes in health recreation and education held from to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01
Grange Auxiliary VIII
Entertain at Card Party

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Collins grange will sponsor card
party at Sis Saturday evening.
Refreshments and prizes are be-
ing planned by the committee in
charge.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01

In the News
Nv UNITED PRESS

The chairman of the National
Steel corporation, Ernest 7. Weir
called for a centralized nationwide
program of scrap collection in a
statement at Pittsburgh He
said the people must force Wash
ington into positive action"
In London. the death of Wing
Commander G.. n. Stainforth. Al,
who set a world airplsne speed
record in 1881. was announced in
dispatch from Cairo.
The second generation Of film
players showed up in Hollywood
Wednesday. with Actor Robert
Donat's son John cast in a movie
with Charles Laughton and Maur-
cen O'Hara.
Mrs. Benjamin +. Fairless, wife
Of the president of the u. S. Steel
corporation. died Tuesday night at
her home IN Massilon, o.
Prime Minister Winston Church
i'll. replying to a question on armed
attacks by enemy agents in North
ern ireland. told the house of COM
mons Wednesday he understood
the situation was well in hand"
Rubber Director William NJ. def
fers Wednesday appointed Col.
Bradley Dewey of Cambridge,
Mass. a pioneer in synthetic rub
Der production, as his deputy d.
rector.
Walter :. Clifford Of New York,
president Of A. T. q T. viii direct
the 1913 Red Cross war fund cam
psign. Chairman Norman II. Davis
announced "Wednesday.
In Riverdale. Nd. four-dsy-old
Judy Anna Lehman gained two
ounces. boosting her weight to
80 ounces.
Mary Martin. the singing &C
treSS. was in a Hollywood hospital
waiting possible operation
Wednesday following her collapse
on q movie set
Eleanor Roosevelt. wife Of the
president. arrived in Coronado,
Calf. Tuesday 10 visit her young
est son. 1t. John Roosevelt.
Mrs. Betty Bowe>-Lynn. IS. SIS
ter-in-lsw OF Queen Elizabeth. is
working in an sirplsne factory. 1t
was disclosed in London Wednes-
day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01
Mrs. Began TO Be
Club of Hearts Hostess

Mrs. Keith Began viii be hostess
10 members Of the Club of Hearts
at her home. 1909 No. Washington
st. on Wednesday evening at 8
o'clock. Mrs. Philip Giltner will
preside over the meeting during
which plans will be made for a
social meeting to be held in the
near future.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01
Past Royal Msfrons and
Patrons 10 Officiafe

Lincoln Court Order Of the
Amaranth. No. -. viii meet
Thursday evening In Royal A.
Cove Masonic hall. So. ssth and
Sheridan ave. Charter members
wln Be honored. and the courts
birthday viii be celebrated.
Past royal matrons and royal
patrons win assume the stations.
Mrs. Minnie Bryan and Mrs. John
Weaver win be In charge Of re-
Treatments. Mrs- A. c. Larsen.
royal mstron. and DR.. Ray T.
Frederick. royal patron. viii pre-
eide.
you help yourself when you buy
~
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Kel, of Collins. ore announcing the
engagement of their daughter, Miss Avo Henrietta of
Son francisco. TO Mr. J. Philip Olson, u s. NJ r. of
Mr. and Mrs. AIbn Olson Of Woer rood The announce
rnent comes the occasion Of their 3oth wedding
anniversary No dote hos been set for the wedding, but
plons ore being mode for foil ceremony in Tocomo
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01

You help yourself when you buy
y. 9. War Bonds
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-10-01

ST. Paui's Lutheran church.
Circle I. will meet Thursday At
p. m. In the church parlor for q
potiuek luncheon. followed by the
regular business meeting.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-10
Twenty Die in
Mine Blast

Morgautown. ". Va. July 10
ms Smoke-blackened rescue
squads. battling for hours through
debris and flames. today found the
bodies OF 90 miners killed when an
explosion ripped through the No. 2
mine ofethe Pursglove Mining Com
pany at nearby SCOTS Run.
Joseph Stuart. mine manager, an
nounced that all but 20 OF the 20
men in the mine at tina time OF the
blast late yesterday had escaped
Earlier II was feared the death toll
would be greater since many sur
vivors re-entered the shaft 10 aid In
rescue work.
The twenty victims were trapped
behind a wall OF flames four miles
inside the bore. Some survivors
thought the blist might have oc-
Cured in Pennsylvania. since the
mine tipple il little more than four
miles from the West Virginis-Penn-
sylvania border.
Mine officials said they could not
explain the cause OF the blast SINCE
all precautions had been taken for
safety OF the miners. The mine Is
only short distance from Usage.
where. last May. 5s miners lost
their lives In similar explosion.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-10
Spy From Ship
to go on Trial

New York, July 10-INS-Facing
a possible sentence Of death by a
fling squad, Herbert Karl Friedrich
Bahr, 29. confessed Gestapo-trained
Nazi spy, dredged up by the FBl
a aboard the diplomatic exchange ship
Drottningholm ten days ago still
today on espionage charges in fed
ersl court in Newark.
simultaneously the government
revealed that 800 other Of the S42
passengers who came in on the
Drottningholm ten days ago. still
were being griled on Ellis Island
in the belief that Bahr may not
have been the only Nazi agent
among them.
Armed with $1,000 to loosen
tongues trained in all the art OF
spying by the German espionage
service, Bahr, a scholarly be-spec-
tacled one time honor student In
Buffalo was caught in a bold faced
attempt 10 enter the United states
posing as a returning Jewish ex-
change student.
SO deliberately had he been pre-
pared for his tasks in this country.
federal authorities said. the Gestapo
even had furnished him with the
complete history Of "a Jewish fam
lily which could no longer be
traced He was TO claim to be the
surviving son of the family.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-10
.Firenen Will
go to College

James Dignsn, fire chief AMI
other members o. the fire -depaF i-
ment will use their time of TO the
citys advantage next week when
they attend the Fourteenth Annuai
Fire College in Ann Arbor. study
Ing basic fire department evolution,
fire prevention. and fire protection,
volunteer firemen as well as INC
regular firemen will be taught lat
est fire lighting methods
The Fire College. which Is he'd
from July "a TO July II. is spor-
sored by the Extension Service OF
the University OF Michigan In CO.
operation with the various fire fight.
ing organizations Of the state ana
the State Board OF Control for No-
cationsl Education.
Two special courses. announced
by c. A. Fisher. director OF the Tx
tension Service. are offeI ed TINS
year for experienced pump oper1.
tors and fire department inspec'
tors.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-10
Forced Bond
Buying Denied

Washington, July 10-uP - The
Treasury Department today denied
that it has changed Its policy OF IA.
yoring voluntary purchases OF war
bonds, despite statement by one
OF its assistant secretaries that com
pulsory savings are on the way.
Assistant Secretary John l.. Sulll
van said in Boston yesterday that
failure OF the present voluntary
plan, which has set monthly quota
OF $1,000. 100000. would mean I'VE
shall be forced TO resort to compul'
sorry savings"
But Undersecretary Daniel W
Bell reiterated the Treasury's stand
that no consideration be given 70
forced sales until the voluntary plan
has had fair trial. July ] he said
was set as the original date when
the trial period would end.
But we have not been able 10 tell
much about 1t yet so the trial will
be extended he said. II don't think
welt have compulsory savings for
several months yet.
Sullivan complained that volun.
tary sales bring irregular results
I'VE can't count on individual
monthly month effort and we
can't gamble on the weather or the
war news 10 he favorable for bond
selling" he said. we have 10 plan
and organize so that the money will
come in and the bonds go out month
after month"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-10
Six Hundred Fifty Four i'll
Civilian Defense Work Here

consumers service. five women; nu.
triton services, II women, well
baby clinic. four women; Red Cross
149 women, sale Of bonds and
stamps three women: in other serv.
ices, Bible study for newcomers,
one woman. home service commit
tee, four men. q women
Travellers Aid
Other civilian defense work men.
toned in the report includes the
travellers aid now being organized;
child care services under WPA d.
rection the city health clinic. be-
side nursing carried out by visiting
nurses under the Community Fund.
the ecreation program under WPA
and by Scouts under the Commur.
ity Fund housing services given by
city welfare department; education
through summer sessions in the
public schools and library services
under WPA.
Also reported is the air raid warn.
Ing system now being installed, the
blaekout system which has already
been tested and the control center
and report system which is expect
ed 70 be ready soon.