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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-08-25

Henderson Trying Hard
To Save Post st Capital
Knows He Is in Political
Doghouss Like Nelson
Oemoiion Rather Than
Firing Is in Prospect
ny RAY TUCKER

WASHINGTON - Dangling
on a dangerous presidential
tightrope. Leon Henderson has
made a last. desperate publicity
plunge to save himself from fall
ing to the political ground
The o.P.A. chief has affront-
Cd unions with some Of his oour-
ageons statements before the
National War Labor Board. To
prevent initiation he asked the
Davis outfit to grant increases
only 10 workers receiving sub
standard wages. He joined sew
eral Cebinet members IN urging
. ceiling on farm products. Nat
urally, he incurred the enmity
Of the two great blocs which
have elected and reelected Mr..
Roosevelt. Hence IL will aston
ish no insider In Washington II
the Price Administrator. togeth-
er with War Production Chair
man Donald NJ. Nelson, is fired or
denoted. Since the president out
Of the goodness of his heart
never throws a man out of Of
flee both Leon and Donald will
probably be reshuffled - down.
ward.
Henderson sees the hsndwrit-
ing on the White House wall.
He knows that his hour Of reck-
oning Ia near. So, although they
have not been successful in the
three or four jobs they have oc-
cupied in the last 10 years. he
has hired Robert Horton and
Robert straus. ex-publicists for
W.P.B., as his aides. The two
''Bobs" are closely associated
with the radical branch Of Labor.
which Ia now begging the White
House to discharge the roly-
poly mathematician.
Although seemingly a routine
transfer from one government
payroll to another, the demotion
of Horton represents a healthy
change in the federal system Of
public relations. II points To
more open and accurate handling
Of news from the capital. Here
u the inside story:
Bob was regarded by his
journalistic associates a. a sec
ond-rate reporter. . Flooding.
Woodworking newshawk with
neither vision nor imagination.
He was. however. the office pet
Of Lowell Mellett. then his man.
aging editor and subsequently
one of F.D.R..s not 20 "anony-
NOUS secretaries" Lowell OBJ
tanned a berth for Horton with
the Maritime Commission and
when the War Production Board
was organized Bob moved to
that agency. As WI.Bs pub
licity agent he spent most OF
his time hamstringing dollar
= year" men. He is credited
or debited - with causing the
downfall of William S. knudsen.
But Bob and his playmate,
Bob Strans. brother of the
mike Straus who publioized
Harold L. 1ckes so unhappiiy
and lugubriously. are buddies
Of the left-winT leaders OF
Labor. They sing the same in
ternational tunes and sleep in
the same world bed. So Leon
believes that his employment OF
these two economic totalitarians
will help him keep his job.
Our relations with Argentina
are going from bad to worse
The day may come - unfor-
tunateiy - when Uncle Sam
must pose as a big bad boss
rather than as a good neighbor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-08-25

Buy L. q. Bonds and Save!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-08-25

TODAY's COMMON ERROR
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-08-25

Our relations with Argentina
are going from bad to worse
The day may come - unfor-
tunateiy when Uncle Sam
must pose rs a big bad boss
rather than rs a good neighbor.
This change may lead to q show
down with all Latin American
republics.
President Castillo makes no
bones about his sympathies for
the Axis powers and their allies,
particularly Spain. He Is now
negotiating a consortium with
that country TO provide 1t with
. million tons of wheat and corn
In the next two years. The bulk
Of the supply. Of course, is like
ly to 20 to Germany. He insists
on direct air connections be-
tween his capital and Madrid.
Rome and Berlin Everything
possible has been done by Wash
inrton and London TO knock off
this aerial route which would
allow interested parties TO isugh
ut the Angio-American block
ade. but the Argentinians intend
to bluff IL out.
Buenos Aires is incensed at us
for various reasons. Our naval
and military experts are rearm-
ing her most powerful neighbor.
Brazil. We give trade advant-
ages to her roundabout rivals
Chile. Uruguay. Colombia etc.
We are strengthening them at
her expense. So naturally she
IL playing along with our enc
mica
The greatest and most de-
structive war in history will not
alter buying. thinking and eco
nomic habits Of the American
people According 10 q survey
of probable postbelIum purchas-
ing conducted by government
agencies in cooperation with
the Chamber of Commerce of
the United States. we shall still
fight and work for the little
wsmAn" and try To obtain house
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-08-25
. WAR QUIZ

l. This is the oldest current
army insignia. II first appeared
in 1882. embroidered on officers
coattails. What
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-08-25

is 1t?
2 To " h a [
post was Maj.
Gen. Mark W.
Clark recently
appointed
5. How did
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its name
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Answers on Page 5
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BETRAYAL OF NACHEs
PASS In 1853

1525is So. Tacoma ave.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
NeiCs From Whitaker

ed Mrs. Margaret Tedder, Milan.
Mrs. Tedder has returned from
the home OF her sister IN Peoria.
H.. where she has been the past
two weeks.
Miss Marvel Jean Hawker and
Vincent Sullivan, Ann Arbor. we're
Friday dinner guests Of her grand.
parents, Mr. and Mrs. c. W. Lowe.
Mrs John Bobicz and daughter
Mary Lou. Talladay Rd., spent Sat
urday afternoon With Mrs. +. A.
Duane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Hammersch-
midi and Bernard buckingham and
son Thomas, Detroit, spent Sunday
with their parents. Mr. and Mrs
Thomas buckingham.
Mrs. Fred Griffin. Ypsilanti, spent
Wednesday with her mother, Mrs.
Ernest Williams
Perry Curtiss spent the week
end with friends in Wayne.
Miss lila Brown is spending A
week with her aunt and uncle. Mr..
and Mrs. Grover Wallace, Toledo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Briggs and
son, Detroit, were dinner guests
Thursday evening of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Horton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Osborn ami
son. Geddis. were Sunday supper
guests of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Osborn.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Lamkin and
daughter Dorothy and Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Lamkin, Detroit, spent
Wednesday evening at the a. j.
Lamkin home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford Bodley
were Ypsilanti and Milan visitors
last week.
Mrs. Jack Chessman. Detroit is
spending several days with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Barlow Sim
onds.
Saturday guests at the o. 4. We'd
der home were Mrs. Harold Ander-
son. Royal Oak, Leo Bordine. De-
troit, and Mrs. Perry Vedder, Mi
Ian
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
A Maid In Manhattan

little girl from the sticks"
$50 you now admit she is inno-
cent ?"
Il do not. Pm simply thinking
with your brain-or what passes
for your brain"
Thanks"
'If you really think Susan Farm
er is as innocent as the way she
acts, you should be ashamed of
yourself for kissing her"
"As a matter Of fact. 1 am" said
Roy sincerely.
Heavens"
Believe it or not, am"
But why?"
Because l think it's hellish of a
city slicker to take advantage Of an
innocent little girl from the sticks"
well, Of all the-the-"
"Come on inside, you two!" Mr..
Jones called. ITS time to start for
the broadcasting studio"
Eyes, sir" said Roy. Then, to
Irene: "Coming?"
you bet I am" said Irene. 81
wouldn't miss it for worlds"
In the drawing room was hustle
and activity. Chatter. Laugh
ter. Excitement. The
donning of evening wraps.
Roy FASTENED to help Susan with
hers.
Careful" said Susan. This
dress of mine is apt to burst if 1
move too energetically."
Listen, Susan" Roy said, about
that kiss in my office. Il"
Let's forget it." said Susan.
But I can't"
Il can" said Susan.
Roy stared at her. "You mean
that"
Susan laughed gaily. Don't YOU
Know what born fiirts we southern
girls sre?" she retorted. IF not
ask your friend. Miss Carter. She
knows. She reads books"
What's that about Miss Car |
terri Irene asked, joining them. |
1 couldn't help overhearing.
Il was just telling Mr.. Leonard"
said Susan, TO get you to tell him
what born iirts we southern girls
really are. You know, always try
ing to get the other girls beau"
She waved to them. bye. See You
at the studio. Mr.. Jones is waiting
to escort me"
She went tripping away.
That" said Irene, lis the best
she's done yet"
Roy glared at her.
II you're riding to the studio
With me, he said, Tets get going"
such a sweet way to put an in
'7taton. said Irene. But I sup
pose a modern girl like me has to
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
MRS cARRop HOSTESS

Whitaker. Mich. Feb. l4-Mrs.
Robert Garrod was hostess al d
birthday dinner in honor OF her
uother, Mrs. Cora Wilbur, and Rob
irt Gsrrod. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs Harold hurry and
laughter Patricia. near Milan and
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Miller. West
sumpter. In the evening Mr.. and
Mrs Robert Garrod and daughters.
Donna and Doris. George Bizier and
Robert Bizier went TO the Masonic
Temple, Detroit, where they attend
ID the Sunday Evening Hour con
cert.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
BY
ALLEN
EPPES

put up with mere crumbs" She
laughed up at Roy. Smile, dar-
ling" she said. Lets Stop this
pickering. It's so childish"
Suits me-" said Roy. But ]
don't think Susan Farmer was put.
ting on an act-doing a scene, as
you express it,"
No? Then you mean you think
she is a flirtatious little Rebel"
I'm not sure" said Roy, what
: think"
And he knew that he had never
spoken more truthful remark in
all his life.
Outside, Susan Farmer Struggled
down into the rear seat of the
Jones town car; Mrs. Jones to her
right, Mr.. Jones to her left.
You're not nervous, are you. nv
dear?" Mr.. Jones asked.
IAN II" said Susan. Cant you
hear my teeth rafting ?"
Mr.. Jones laughed and patted her
hand. Mrs. Jones didn't laugh. and
gritted her teeth.
It'll be over almost before you
know it, Mr.. Jones went on. And
then the whole world will know
that Miss Susan Farmer Of Arden.
dale IS to become Dainty Diana
and be on all our cans ard bottles
Which, my dear" said Mrs
Jones TO Susan, While glazing at
Mr. Jones, lis quite an honor. in
the opinion Of my husband.
Susan looked at her
well, ion't you think it's an
honor?" she asked innocently.
That l can hardly saw" Mrs.
Jones replied. Tn proud OF the
Dainty Diana Diaries, naturally.
but-well, I'm beginning to think
that contests as advertising stunts
aren't quite the thing"
"Oh, I'm sorry" said Susan. II
thought--"
1t has nothing TO do with vo,
my dear, said Mr.. Jones. NY wife
isn't quite up to date as yet-about
advertising, and number Of other
That's nice" said Susan, pat
ting Mrs. Jones hand. Il think
she's quite right-not being so up
to date. She knows how to plan and
serve a perfectly marvellous dinner,
and that's an Accomplishment"
Mrs. Jones was confused. Sic
iidn I know just what to say. Here
she had been disliking Susan Farm
sr' and the girl now vas defending
her Np girl who was planning 10
steal 4 womans husband would
bother TO defend the woman whose
husband she wa planning 10 steal
Dr. would she
10 BE COniinuedl
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
NOT LEGAL

Detroit. Feb. Tins Despite
his contention that sanity board
appointed TO examine Mrs, Mary
Bennett, who allegedly confessed to
Staying her s-year-old daughter, was
named illegally. Assistant Prosecu-
tor Thomas a. Pasieczny today in
dieated he will postpone further ac-
ton until the group returns its ver-
dict Pasieczny pointed out the
three-doctor board was named by
the state hospital commission under
a 1889 statute which he said has
been ruled unconstitutional.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
ANNUAL DINNER PLANNED
BY SHELDON W.S.c.S.

sheldon. Mich, Feb. IA The
regular meeting of the Woman's
Society of Christian Service was
ar the home of Mrs. George Frank
lin with a cooperative luncheon
served al 1880. Forty members
and visitors attended The bust
ness meeting followed the lunch
con and was in charge of the pres
ident. Mrs Pearl Truesdell. All
sang "Blest be the Tie. Mrs. Ne
vim read the Tooth Psalm and Of
fered prayer. Secretary. treas
urer and committee reports were
given. Mrs Gordon Black re-
signed her office as secretary Of
The society and Mrs. Frank Trues-
dell was elected TO her office. Mrs
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
ASKS NEW MEMBERS

Lansing Mich, Feb. Tins
Gov. Murray d. Van Wagner
had a resolution. forwarded from
Detroit common council, asking nine
new Motor City members for the
Wayne County Board of Supervis
ors. This would increase member.
ship in the body to 1862 and give
Detroit numerical superiority lost
when out-county representation in
creased
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs. William Lawson
and William. Jr., Milan. spent the
week end with Mr.. and Mrs. C..
W. Lowe.
Mrs. 4. A. Duane spent Tues
day in Detroit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Griffin. Ypsi-
lanti, were luncheon guests of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Williams.
Mr. and Mrs Dwigi Curtiss
spent Sunday with their parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. vern Anderson. Belle
vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn Horton spent
Sunday visiting her mother, Mrs.
John Van Dam, at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. Charles Lynds, Car
den City.
Mrs. Robert Sasser and Mrs. Bar.
y Simonds spent Wednesday in
roit visiting Mrs. Jack Chess
dne and Calvin Thilo, East
ais, spent from Monday until
Wednesday with their grsndpar-
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. A. Duane.
Nell Williams and Clay Abbey,
Rochester, spent the week end with
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. E. Vedder and
Mrs. George Osborn were in Ann
Arbor.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Simonds
and daughter, Joyce Anne, Wyan.
dotte, visited their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Barlow Simonds, Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. Henry Richards. Ypsilanti.
visited Mrs. Sanford Bodley last
week
Mr.. and Mrs. O. z. Vedder visit
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14

Mrs. Paul Lee was taken Monday
evening TO st Josephs Hospital.
Ann Arbor, after a few days serious
illness in her home.
Mrs. c. II. Carven was taken TO
the Saline Hospital Monday night
As medical patient She fell in
her home last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Davis have
moved onto the farm which they
recently purchased near Bridge.
water, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
Jeppson have moved into the house
which they vacated on North Harris
st.
Mr. and Mrs John Stewart, Min.
neapoisr MINI, have moved into
the Cook apartment on South Ann
Arbor ST.
Mrs Benjamin Uphouse. Miss
Mlntie Coe and Mrs Lulu Daven.
port attended the funeral in Ann
Arbor Tuesday afternoon Of Aus
tin White, former Saline resident.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
DISPUTE SETTLED
Central Pie Phonephots

Detroit. Fen. Inns State
Labor Mediator Edward NJ. Owen
announced here that a one day
strike Of 200 CAW-CIO employees OF
the II and II Tube Manufacturing
Company has been settled, The
dispute arose from dismissal of a
shop committeeman and grievances
against a foreman.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
CHAPTER THIRTY


HELLO, Mr.. Jonesw Susan
greeted, as the president of the
Dainty Diana Diaries came toward
her. What a perfectly beautiful
home you have. 1t simply awes
me-"
Now, now, said Mr.. Jones, you
mustn't be awed, my dear. There's
nothing about my little nest to awe
anyone, especially a girl who's 60
ing to be very, very famous"
Susan took his arm and they
walked of together.
Mrs. Jones saw them, and into
her eye came a baleful look.
There's no fool like a Jones when
he gets started" she told herself.
Then. unhappy way down inside,
she fought Off memories Of other
men her husbands age-men who,
upon reaching that age, suddenly
felt a longing for the companion
ship Of younger women. "Oh,
Lord" she said, don't let Daniel
Van Vert be like that"
Getting hold Of herself, she
turned to serve coffee to the wait
ing guests.
Irene had also seen the departure
OF Susan and Mr.. Jones. She also
saw Roy Leonard standing alone
where Susan had left him.
she has an eye to business"
said Irene. why bother with a
mere advertising man when you
can walk off with the president of
the frm?"
Remarks like that are uncalled
for" said Roy.
II don't think So" said Irene.
Come on out on the terrace for a
smoke"
"Oksy," said Roy. But I'm in
no mood for a battle"
II am" said Irene. stop being
a coward, and come on"
Presently they were standing
looking out over the city.
DO you know what 1 was think
ing while watching Mrs. Jones
carve that ridiculous cow" Irene
asked.
No" said Roy. Probably some
thing murderous."
Right 1 was thinking how I'd
love to use knife like that on
certain parties" Irene shrugged.
you and your makeup removingw
so that's what has made you
like the undertaken at the feast1"
said Roy. Il was wondering
You didn't have to wonder. You
knew"
Yes Well, suppose We drop the
matter"
you, the hsrdboiled city slicker.
taking advantage Of an innocent
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
ESTABLISHING OFFICE

Detroit. Feb. 14-INS-Maj Gen.
Clifford r. Powell, former comman-
der OF the i4th division. vas estab-
fishing his office at the Detroit Fed
eral Building today to coordinate
all military activities OF lower Mich.
isan and the Sault ste. Marie re.
gion.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
TO HONOR Or. KELLOGG

Battle Greek, Feb "a Arrange
ments have been made to seat
500 guests at the banquet to be
given Dr. John Harvey Kellogg
on his ninetieth birthday Feb 26
The banquet will be in the p/ttle
Greek sanitarium dining room and
Or kellogg will come from his
Miami-Battle Greek Sanitarium in
Florida To attend.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
EIGHTY.SIX MoiIPN

Coldwater Mich, Feb. II ms
Eightysix blood relatives all--but
three being descendants today
mourned the death OF Mrs. Nettie
H. Sprowl IS, at her home in near.
by Colon. In addition to a brother
and two sisters. the woman is sur.
vived by seven children. 30 grand.
children and 81 great grandchildren
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
SUIT sETTLEp

Detroit. Feb II ms Circuit
Judge James f. Chenot said today
that he had been informed that
S250.000 libel suit fled against
former state Senator James \.
Burns by his political rival Allan
6 Ludington. has been settled out
OF court Ludington in his suit,
had charged that Burns in adyer-
tisements made what he termed
unfair statements.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14

P T. A. members from Sheldon
attended the regular meeting of
the Wayne County council Tues
day evening at the Wilcox School.
The business meeting was at $50.
supper at $50 and program at
8 p m. A special birthday and
candle service celebrated Found
ers Day The speaker was A. A.
Riddering, Of the Melvindale
Schools
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
Altar Society Meets

The Altar Society held their
meeting at the home of Mrs. Guy
Heath. Willis. Eight women were
present. FIR. Anthony Heraty, Mi
Ian. also attended the meeting The
women voted to have a bake sais
Saturday. After the meeting
lunch was enjoyed
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
Attend Msetino

Mr.. and Mrs Frank Trott. Mr.
and Mrs. Ewald Hefke, Mr.. and
Mrs. Michael Alimpich, Mr.. and
Mrs sydney Sutton Mr.. and Mrs
Gordon Black. and Hilarion Bibi-
coff attended the 32nd rally and
annual council meeting Of the Boy
Scouts of America in Mackenzie
High School, Detroit, Saturday
night Or James F West was
the speaker.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
SURPRISED on Birthday

Mrs. Cora Wilbur was happily
surprised Wednesday when Mrs.
Prior. daughters. Mrs. Gable and
Mary, Michigan Center, and Mr.. and
Mrs John Strom, futile Mill Rd,
helped her celebrate her birthday
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
HELP CONCENTRATION

Detroit Mich, Feb. Tins In
line with the save scrap" program
for conserving materials to aid the
war effort. some 1900 Detroit Girl
Scouts today we're prepared to can
yass housewives and cooks for fat
drippings, according TO Executive
Secretary Catharine V. Richards.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
Relatives at Bites

Relatives attended the funeral
OF Frank Palmer Plymouth. at the
Schrader Funeral Home. Plymouth.
Burial was In Plymouth cemetery.
He is survived by his wife. cara
Griifen Palmer. four sisters Mrs.
Alice Newton and Mrs Stella
Dickerson. Geddes Rd and Mrs.
Mary Newton, y. Beck Rd. Mrs.
Florence jerks Ypsilanti one
brother. Fred Palmer. n Beck
Rd.. two daughters and one son BY
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
pUuAnFr.puIA INc Co.

PHILADELPHIA-INS- Sixteen
University Of Pennsylvania stu
dents were suspended here for
shouting. Watch out. we're Jsps."
and waving flashlights atop their
fraternity house during practice
blackout session last week.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14

Edward Sikorski was surprised
with a birthday party by a few OF
his friends. Lunch included
birthday cake with Is candles.
Games were played.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14

Mrs Michael Alimpich and Mrs
Robert McKinstry served the hot
lunches al Sheldon School last
week and Mrs Arthur shedd and
Mrs. .Ewald Hefke are serving
them this week.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
coru. Heath Promoted

Corp. Anthony Craig Heath,
Camp Livingston. La, has been pro
NOTED to the rank of sergeant. He
is the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Heath, Willis.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
Attend Conference

Mrs. Lynn Horton attended tho
Ministers and Laymens' Confer
ence in Detroit Friday with Rev
and Mrs. Gerald Wilkie.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14

PHILADELPHIA ms - The
240 year old Quaker firm Of j. +.
Rhoads & Sons, Philadelphia man
ufacturers of leather goods, today
became the country's first indus
trial conscientious director. In
declining TO quote prices 10 the
Army for leather belt cement read
lily obtainable from other sources.
partners OF the company explained:
This policy has been follow ed by
the firm for many years, including
the period Of the first World War.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
Ne,cs From Sheldon

Frank Mclaughlin resigned her
office as flower committee and
Mrs Eda Truesdell was elected to
take her place Members made
plans for their annual March din
ner to be at the church on the
evening of March 5fh and com
mittees were appointed to make
plans. The next regular meeting
will be at the home of Mrs Robert
McKinstry March 10 as the March
dinner will be given on the eve
ming of the regular meeting day
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14

Mr.. and Mrs Arthur shedd. Ged-
des Rd, were guests Of Mr. and
Mrs. Gordon Black. Friday night.
Mrs Gordon Black visited her
parents in Detroit Tuesday Of this
week Her father IL ~ in a De
troit hospital and her mother Is
i'll in bed at their home
Several from here attended the
power farming shop supervised
by Alfred West at Plymouth High
School Thursday night in Plym-
outh.
Mr.. and Mrs Gordon Black are
driving a new car.
George Mateyia, son Of Mr and
Mrs. George Mstevia ST. has 70
covered from his recent tonsil op-
Grafton.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14
Society Meets

The Good Will Missionary Society
met with Mrs. w. j. Bodley Thurs.
day afternoon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-02-14

sntertains Club
Mrs Ferman Clements entertain
ed the Thursday evening bridg
club with Mrs Maude Rankin re-
ceiving high honors and Mrs. Mabel
Dean, second