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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-18

partitions cost money"
When they'd looked at II and
poked into every dusty corner, Bar
bara threw in her last suggestion.
Why don't you ask Ellen what she
thinks about it, Mr.. Cassidy?"
do I have to be askin' my wom-
enfolk when 1 make a good bust
ness deal? When would we like to
be movin' in? tn take a week to
yet the job done. If yen just
be givin' me that plan We drew"
The accomplishment of the mira
Gle left her in a daze and she sat
on a broken chair long after he left,
furnishing the shop with screens
to cut off the back half, with chairs
and tables, and peopling it.with a
constant stream of customers. It
was a delicious daydream with
overtones Of practically.
She thought Of shelves, built
high so that readers would not
have to bend.
Shelves would cost money for
lumber and labor and she had no
money, except the SIS in her pock-
ct with which she was going to
pay a long overdue garage bill.
She'd have to find some way to get
them on credit until the insurance
was settled.
She went over to Joe Harding's
garage and found him washing
car. Il came to pay my bill, Joe,
and TO ask for some advice. I'm go
ing to start in business. A circu-
lating library in Mr.. Cassidy's old
shop. l have to get some shelves
built. Do you know where l could
get some lumber and labor on
credit? l mean I mean ="
Joe saw the crepe band on the
sleeve Of her old polo coat and the
black mourning dress beneath.
Il got a pile OF old lumber out
back 1 was gonna burn up to get
rid of. You can have that and my
kid brothers pretty good carpen-
ter. He'd build 'em for couple of
bucks"
"Oh, joel That's wonderful
He looked at her old station
wagon. Them tires need some air.
Can you leave it for an hour?"
Sure l can. Here almost
forgot the money"
Keep it," he told her brusauely.
Keep all the capital you can when
you start business. Next month";
do. / don't need it."
"Oh, Joe! Thank you. Thanks for
everything"
Skip 1t. I'll send the kid around
with the car II you don't need 1t
and you can tell him what you
want"
Joe, Cassidy, Miss Calder and
Tony mumbling that he wasn't 90
ing TO send a bill, the loaf Of bread
and the little chicken and the soup
on her kitchen table the day of
Marks funeral. All these swan to-
gether in the celestial pool Of her
gratitude until she felt that her
very ribs would burst apart with
the good feeling.
She rounded a corner and came
into Main street and surveyed IL
through the eyes Of a business
woman. What she saw gave her a |
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-18
BY Roger W. eabson


Wilmington, Dsla, Dec. lS-ln
the year that has Gassed since
Pearl Harbor We have seen the Low.
est volume OF stock market trad
ing since 1914. II amounted 10
only l0S,S63,0O0 shares. This IS
p per cent under the correspond
ing period OF a year ago. During
the past year rail averages went
up about O.32 while industrials
were down approximately 7S9. And
this during a period when London,
Berlin and Amsterdam markets
moved consistently upward under
a heavy volume of buying.
Some Explanations
It therefore, may not be pos
sible to obtain many good stocks
during the coming 70 months at
prices which have prevailed during
IN past II months. A prepond.
erance OF bad news, government f.
nancing, tax uncertainties, the nor
nal shocks and mental stagnation
OF war have all had their effects
. on the stock market. Even though
the belief has been current. that
in view OF initiation, equities are
better to hold than cash, there has
been but little buying for hedging
Lack OF ready cash by well-to-do
investors has also helped to slow
down market activity. Except in
real stock market boom, such as
in 1928. and 1929, the public has
never participated much in the
purchase of listed securities. Usual.
ly this group get in during the last
lew months of a sustained rise.
They contribute little except small
change 10 rising volume and
prices. Wealthy individuals. es-
tates' insurance companies and in
stltutlons-formerly heavy buyers
or securitieS-are now Obliged to
use their available funds for I'm.
come taxes and the purchase OF
government bonds. Hence. these
groups are no longer an important
factor in the stock market.
Business and Dividends
For nearly all types of businesses
represented by New York Stock
Exchange issues, volume has been
at record heights. Amusement.
copper, steel. utility, rubber. air
plane, and mail order companies
have all enjoyed an extremely
heavy gross business. Further
more, in spite of allowances for
high excess corporation taxes. diyi-
dends have been generous with
many companies declaring year
end extras. However, aggregate
dividends for 1892 will not he rs
large as they were in 1871. Unlike
the case in recent past years,
lair share of regular dividends and
most of the extra dividends will not
go back into the market for the
purchase of additional shares.
In all probability many com
panies have passed. or are pass
ing, their peak volume of business
for the war period. Necessary ca
pacities for war production are
nearly, if not entirely, reached. n
and when some critical materials
are released or higher priorities
, are available TO certain concerns,
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feeling OF civic pride, and pride in
herself because she was going to
become an integral part of the life
about her Behind the shining win
dows of the rows of shops there
was the hustle Of morning activity.
The street was lined with parked
cars and the sidewalks Iere peo-
pied with women doing their mar
keting In the bright sunshine the
white stone of the bank and tele-
phone buildings and the colorful
facades Of the two movie theaters
and the ten-cent store shone
clearly.
Among the parked cars that
stood before the red brick building
housing the Offices Of the Kilcran
Wooden Mills, she singled out the
weather-stained coupe of Tony
Bradshaw. Tony, she thought.
would be happy to hear her news.
Perhaps she could tell him II she
could see him.
She stepped Off the curb ard
looked back. In that split second
big, tan roadster swerved around
the corner and missed her by
hairs breadth.
1t was almost as if the force OF
the cars nearness swept her back
wards. She stumbled and fell.
The girl at the wheel stopped the
car instantly and hurried to her
side, helping her up carefully.
I'm sorry! Are you hurt ?"
Barbara struggled for compos-
ure, shook herself and smiled. mot
bit. 1t wasn't your fault. 1 wasn't
looking where 1 was going" She
dabhed at mud stains with a hand
kerchief
The girl in the long, loose mink
coat watched her futile effort to
wipe the mud off her shabby polo
coat.
She said suddenly, 1T was my
fault! l had no business coming
around the corner on two wheels.
Please let me do something TO
make it right. Send your coat
to the cleaners"
Barbara laughed. Nonsense!
Soap and waterll FIX It."
The girl thrust out her hand i'm
pulsively. Il like your attitude" she
said. My names Pamela Kilcran.'
I'm Barbara Wister." They
shook hands rather like two young
boys, measuring each other, and
then they smiled and nodded good
by.
Barbara thought OF the girls
face after she had turned away,
and wondered why, for a moment,
she had felt sorry for her. Think
ing Of II she knew it was because
the cool arrogance on the girls
face was not what so fortunate A
girl should have within her. II
should have been a sunny, happy
face. She had so much. She was so
obviously beautiful. Barbara won
dered II she would see her again in
the town. Tie Kilcran women. she
had heard, spent little time in
South Wintridge.
Then, for no reason at all. she
thought Of Tony Bradshaw and she
caught her breath.
6To BE Continued)
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Market Affected Adversely
by Bonds, Uncertainty, War

as in the case OF rail equipment
companies. they may do better in
1913. This can also be true OF
companies selling equipment 10
municipalities. Dividends. too,
may have passed the honeymoon
stage While they may continue
generous in individual instances,
the total for l943 may not rise
above that OF this year. am, how
ever. generally bullish on the prices
OF good stocks.
War and Peace Stocks
At the recent Annual Business
Conference in Babson Park, Massa-
chusetts. made the statement that
stocks which suffered most during
the war would prosper most after
the war. These include most of
the so-calIed peace issues. From
now on we shall probably face
wave of peace rumors. Peace
stocks will rise and fall with them.
OF these | will treat further in my
Annual Review. II il turns ont
to be a long war there is probably
still some gravy in the war stocks.
Bull' investors and management
alike are worried over the rene
gotiation of contracts. Until this
question is definitely settled il will
have a bearish influence
Opportunities Ahead
To balance unforeseen losses, the
investor is justified in seeking at
times speculative profits. Income
alone from securities will rarely
compensate for declining profits
caused by events beyond the con
troll of the cautious investor or
outside the scope of ordinary com
nonsense buying. Hence, the wide
awake investor must be continual
ly on the lookout for special oppor-
tunities through which to main
tain his principal. Special situa-
tions", however, require careful
study and selections should care
fully be made. By these ! do not
mean the entirely new fields Of
manufacturing and promotion
which some smart" salesman may
come around with as an "after the
war certainty.
New uses for old products, new
techniques in production, the crea-
ton of synthetics and the chances
for investment in thoroughly de-
flated situations may offer the best
opportunities for profit. Real es-
tate equities unhampered by mort.
cages are a case in point. OF this
latter. hope some week to write
in detail Yes, for the magma
tive and courageous investor there
are many opportunities to turn
losses into profits. care not for
the circumstances. Even under
the worst conditions someone is
always making money.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-18
Students Present Plays at
Lincoln Consolidated School

Wednesday evening the plays
Season OF Love and Human
were presented to a large attentive
audience by the seventh and eighth
grade students OF Lincoln Consol
idated School.
The first scene OF season OF
Love" took place In the hall OF
the Clark home with MRS. Clark
Katherine Van Hoy: Mr.. CLARK
David Dyanovich. and Jerry. RAY
mond Sampler trying TO convince
Sally. jeanne Campbell, why IL
was best for Aunt Mary, Helen
Polzin, to so to the old ladies'
home whore she would join her
friends, Aunt Hetty. Iva Wander
Meader and Aunt Alice, Eleanor
Morrell
The second scene was the living
room OF the home for the aged
with a group OF carolers entertain
ing them. The carolers were. Bet
ty Austin. Joan Purcell Barbara
Breight, Mary Alice Breining. Eva
Stoplin and Phyliss Plat. Betty
Stuart sang solo, 20. Holy Night"
Jennie Czlnski and Elizabeth
Mesteller announced the play to
he given by the eighth grade.
The interlude consisted OF two
songs sung by the junior chorus
and the audience.
Presentation OF the play "Hu-
man. continued. The scene was in
the post office OF Friendship vi.
lage, Philip PetH was the clerk
The play contrasted the spirit OF
country folks as compared to PEG
pie OF the city. Stabby Mosher. Eu-
gene Hammar was not able TO Wis
II his mother in the sanatarium so
the ladies OF the village wanted TO
make this possible. The ladies' of
Friendship Village played by Flos.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-18
CHAPTER TEN

THAT'S IT! The shop was built
a long time ago, Mr.. Cassidy, by an
architect who knew good lines.
With those loaded windows and
fresh paint, you could make it quite
a smart, quaint little place. You
know when people look for a shop
in which to sell attractive things,
they look for an attractive back
ground, and they're willing to pay
for it! The little shops in West
chester =" Barbara's voice was
like a waterfall.
Just a minute, lass. Now, I'm to
rent We half the shop for your cir
culatin' library and somebody'll
come along and see how we've
slicked the place up and want to
rent the other half for dress store
or somethin ?"
That's right. And they will, too!
There's lots Of spending money in
South Wlntridge We've got small
city here, Mr.. Cassidy. Why, I'll bet
you could rent the other half for
SIS a month and ="
Nov, now, ma'am, hold your
horses a bit. Don't We know we've
got to have stock to put in a
store ?"
Barbara nodded. And I've got
it. I've thousand books, rugs,
comfortable chairs and I'll put
plants and curtains in the windows
I'll ="
And where'n ye get the money
for the rent?"
"Thatll be easy" she said stout
ly. I'm going to rent books at %
cents a week. I'll put the first S25
away for your rent every month"
1t takes lot Of customers to
make that much money" he said,
speaking from the wisdom CLEANED
from long experience. "And folks
is slow to take on new things here.
Ye've no guarantee OF business"
Yes, have" she said confident
ly. Il know what people want and
| know how TO give it to them. II
you don't press them, they'll come
Of their own accord. I'm going to
sell some books and greeting cards
and well, I've lots Of other
ideas"
He rubbed his chin with the back
Of his hand and then, for several
tense minutes, he wrote figures on
pad. shaking his head. signing
and finally throwing the pencil
down. Barbara's heart dived into
her brogues when the pencil slid
OF the desk.
Come on" he said grufiy
Wen have a look at 1t. Paints and
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-18

Green and Gold Cup: Combine
halved tangerine sections and diced
avocado; add tangerine juice. Chill.
TanserIne Cream Pie: When
making cream pie pour half OF fill
ing into baked pie shell; top with
layer OF tangerine sections; cover
with remaining filling. Garnlsh top
with tangerine sections and, IL de-
sired, toasted cocoanut.
Tangy Rice: Mix together cooked
rice, whipped cream and halved
tangerine sections; chill. Carnisb
with whole tangerine sections.
Sweet Potato Special: Halye
cooked sweet potatoes; on each
half arrange tangerine sections.
Spread with corn syrup: sprinkle
with cinnamon. Bake in hot oven
600 F. 10 to Is minutes.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-18
40 DAYS FOR A "MIsrAkF"

HOLLISTER, Gallup Faus-
tino Pedregon made a mistake, and
as result was sentenced to 30
days in the county jail for petit
theft PedregOn was apprehended
with a stolen clock. He said he
wouldn't have taken the clock.
but he thought II was a bottle of
MhiSkeY
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-18

er. Donald Colby and Dale Miller
Joined the girls in making Aunt
Mays Christmas complete.
The program Was concluded with
the group singing Joy 20 the
World
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-18

HERE for the holidays as a Vic.
H tory Special with grapefruit
from December to IL. tangerines
are leaving Florida's groves in
droves for your favorite market
and store Peel 'em and eat 'em
right out Of hand: crown cranberry
slices with plump Juicy sections as
portrayed in the picture: dessert
them or salad them How? In the
ways that follow
Tanserine Salad
Chill cranberry sauce: cut In
slices. Peel tangerines. separate
sections. Remove membrane. On
each individual plate place slice of
cranberry sauce; arrange tangerine
sections in radiating pattern on
cranberry sauce. Top with mayon-
naise. Garnish with sprigs OF water.
cress or other salad greens.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-18

SAN DIEGO. Munich
pal Judge Joe l.. Shell had to stand
in line so long to turn in two ex-
cess tires, that when he finally was
free, he found his automobile had
been tagged in the meantime for
overparking He paid the 81 fine
and charged it up to patriotism.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-12-18
DISCHARGED INTO PROMOTION

HOLLlSTER, CAL UP 49, Al
though Fulton Picetti Jr., is the
first San Benito County man to re.
ceive an honorable discharge from
the L. S. Army in World War II,
his military service will continue.
He was discharged from the en-
listed ranks to accept a second lieu
tenants commission.
Evening star., 1942-08-02
SUBURBAN PROPERTY FOR SALE.
2-Stnrv Brick Colonial.

1st floor has center hall with spacious
living room 30x12h. with large fireplace,
opening out on sun porch 1ox25; large.
cheerful dining room 18x12. medium size
kitchen and back porch; End A. has master
bedroom 12x1S and bath. opening onto
sun deck, 2 other bedrms. ana batn: all
closets are cedar lined; 3rd fl. has . bed
rooms finished and lots of storage space:
full basement. outside entrance; oil hot
water heat: brick detached garage: beauti-
full lot b0xl2O. with abundance of flowers
and shrubs: blk. to transp.; blks. TO
school. This home is situated in one of
priced at Sl3,750 for immediate sale.
Shown by appointment only.
j. WESLEY BUCHANAN,
1901 Columbia Pike. CHI. 1341, OK 279s.
MT. RAINIER, MD ROOMS, BEAUTI-
full lot, l block to bus; bedroom and bath
ROGERS HEIGHTS 55O4- Farragut-7
rooms . baths; ideal for ? families; high
elevation; close to bus; S7.450; terms,
RIVERDALE-2.17 acres, 5-r. and bath
stucco bungalow; bus at door: tennis
court all outbuldings: bargain, Ss.40o
LANHAM, Md r., bath, full base
ment; u acre, beautiful grounds garden.
fruit, chickens: $3.50.
LANHAM. MD.--A dream place, ultra
modern; bedrooms, large living room
nnreplace, recreation ate room, attached garage
BRENTWOOD Md r., bath. oil hot
water heat: wonderful corner lot 125x175;
plenty shade, flowers $500.
PETER J. HAGAN,
1897 34th St., Mt. Rainier. Md. WA. 3765.
Evening star., 1942-08-02
M. E. CHURCH, Realtor,
Established 1885.
Call Falls Church 113a or Sn2Q
200 HOU
ON d ACRES

o4N AS1tEC.
Located in nearby Fairfax Co. Va This
charmingly restored early American home
is within 10 miles of downtown Washing
ton, in an estate section of Va: restored
1t is being offered for sale due to his
transfer; built on 3 levels it is arranged
as follows: On the 1st level. living room
With exposed log walls and interesting
arepllace. den with exposed log walls and
fireplace, dining room with fireplace
kitchen and bath. On the end level >
large bedrooms with bath and storage
space; The ground level now a complete
apt: 'rented at SOB. per mo-. consists of
bedroom. kitchenette and bath. While this
is an old house, it has been most carefully
restored. Among the features are air
sulation in sidewalks and ceilings auto
not-Water heater and storm windows
GEORGE MASON GREEN CO..
2s40 Wilson Blvd. Arlington. Va.
HvFo
Evening star., 1942-08-02
SELECT INVESTMENTS

HUNT apartment building. rents So, 81 s
per year; price. $4,000; very low rents
nets you over 20s.. Act now on this
"a rooms, baths; modern. Nets owne,
$3.50 per week. House and business fol
sale, REQUIRES $4,000. This is unsual
Semi-detached modern brick. west Of
14th St., near Spring rd.-converted into
4 beautiful apartments, Gear garage In
come can be $3.50 per month. Price. S19..
900. Substantial cash needed.
See Mr. WHITEFORD DI. a7oe.
McKEEVER & WHITEFORD,
1914 st NV
Evening star., 1942-08-02
COUNTRY PROPERTY FOR SALE.

SMALL COUNTRY HOME, ELEC.. WATER,
outbuildings. For sale, reasonable. Call
AT. 5877, DAVIS.
SMALL ESTATE OF % ACRES, I'M
proved with 11-rm Colonial residence,
modern conyeniences. barns. outbldss. etc !;
tennis court, vineyard. fruit trees: property
IN excellent condition: only MI from
downtown Washington. Call
F. A. TWEED CO., EN-. 1890.
Evening star., 1942-08-02
HOME HUNTING?

homes have been listed with this ofhce and
have been sold within 3 days of formal
listing. PRICE RANGE of yesterdays list
ings from $3.50 for 5-room SEMI-DE-
TACHED to S10,750 for duplex with 8
rooms and bath to each floor. Both F. H.
OTHER FINE ARLINGTON PROPERTIES
l.. S. HURLEY,
5.Ol N Washington Blvd CHI 9S16
Evening star., 1942-08-02
60 050
BEVERLEY HILLS.

This fine home. three large bedrooms
bath, large living room fireplace, dining
room. kitchen. screened porch. garage
Basement with toilet. Slate roof, nice
grounds. Price $500 Open ! / am. to
s pm. today. Located at 1907 Russell
place, Alexandria. G. C. keller, Temple
Evening star., 1942-08-02
GEORGE MASON GREEN CO.,
$50 Wilson Blvd, Arl Va.
CHI 3S3S Oxford 1872
BEAUTIFUL BRICK HOME,

Spacious living rm. l2x2S IT.; reception
hall. dining rm. and alcove; large sun par
lor, fully equipped kitchen, unusually large
master bedrms., bath and other large
bedrms., of which have connecting
iavatory; house is exquisitely finished
throughout; large screened porch with glass
burner. built-in garage for cars, space for
servants ,rm. and bath in basement a
house of beautiful proportions. we'll land
scaped; close to shopping section and 1Oc
bus to Washington. Priced unusually low
at S11.500 for quick sale. Substantial ca sh
payment. owner will carry balance as first
Evening star., 1942-08-02
BRADLEY BROOK"
Attractive California Brick
ny, In Aproc

t20 Minutes From Downtown.)
Located just over the Arlington Co. line
in nearby Fairfax County. Va. this attrac-
tive brick home is within walking distance
of the bus House contains entrance
hall. large living rm with fireplace, So
larium with door opening on unique brick
patio. dining rm.. breakfast nook. powder
rm. and large equipped kitchen. On second
floor 3 large bedrooms den and bath
separate brick living unit of 3 rms. and
bath. connected with the house makes an
ideal arrangement for guests or would pro-
vide additional living quarters. Amons
the features are an all-year stream tennis
court. Scar gar, maids rm. and bath
Price, under $4,000.
GEORGE MASON GREEN CO.,
Evening star., 1942-08-02
INVESTMENT PROPERTY FOR SALE.
CONTINUED

APARTMENT HOUSE
Offered to divide estate, excellent income
producer. in first-class NV. section. Price,
s175.ooo; rental. $4,000. go,
$3.50 MONTH NET.
Safe. steady income; NV. corner apt.
BLDG, below market; Owner left town,
wants cuisk sale. $500 cash required
K. ST. NV. ABOUT lh BIoCKs ,C s,.n WEST
YEAR !ss'r't lot soxl "a feet to wide alley This
offer invited for quick sale. The first
"'''sass LeSls !! Slgs?G: sAoSHzkss 5eSssiil +
One store and 2 apis. s-sar sarase. rented
set heat heat IN Pef re eas eondton ' prced sioe5o
WAPLE & JAMES INC. DI. 3346.
NEAR 18th AND COLUMBIA ROAR
INCOME, ia ssI1 per month For appointment
Or further details call M. Shannon. AID.
WAPLE g. JAMES INC DI 3346.
NEAR 11th AND G SITS. NV.
zoned first commercial, this 26-ft brick
dwelling has ~ rooms and tile baths on
3 floors; h:-wh:, modern kitchen ,sn equip.
yestment at S1o,75O Rental value, S125,
DI. s917. w. L. MOORE GE 2s02
II ROOMS. 3 BATHS.
ARRANGED in 8 complete apts. Two apts
nf 2 rms kit and bath, furnished
s,rm g. and hath ant Price, including furn
LARRY o. STEELE,
927 18th St. NV.
RE 0493. Ewes. EN-. 6315.
1914 Sth ST. NV
r,, 2sstory, brick-and-frame dwe,lins. s
az s32:5o monthly, Tenant will pay
Price only S3.15O Call G. G. DUTY
1924 Vermont ave. Ma. 4As2.
,s50-sTORE. . APTs.. NE.
S16,750-Store and apt, ne
S1S,250-Store and apt. NV.
SIS 500 apts., downtown
$40 o.o00-Warehouse. ne.
S41 5000 new houses, Sc
WALTER M BAUMAN, / Thomas Circle.
MA. 6229. WO. 0741.
2-Unit Apartment-$6,5O0
rms. bath, h.-w.h. on each floor
tenants heat; income. $50 year.
SAM ROSEY oSO0
Evening star., 1942-08-02

FALLS CHURCH. VA,
AN IDEAL COUNTRY HOME.
On about acres of ground with swim
ming pool. tennis court stable, garage and
other outbuildings stands a thoroughly
contractor for his own home and he has
occupied 1t for 10 yrs. 3 bedrooms, /
with dressing room adjacent: large bath
rm;; kitchen. cellar and attic 1t is set
Wel back from hard-surfaced road and
shaded by fne trees. perfect place for
nne vegetable gardens are now produ cling
several good young fruit trees Priced.
$4,000: reasonable cash, balance can be
financed on easy terms
M. E.. CHURCH. Realtor.
Evening star., 1942-08-02
CORNER INVESTMENT

Excellent property. corner 9th and g.
SITS; NV. store, 2 apartments ONCE and
right for quick sale Phone daily or
Sunday for details
CAPITAL VIEW REALTY CO.,
Realtors,