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Evening star., 1942-05-06
Salesman Found Dead
In Gos-FiIIed Room

Joseph Frank Ashford, 80, shoe
salesman for an F street store,
was found dead today in the gas
filled kitchen of his apartment
at 230 Rhode Island avenue NE.
Policeman Harry T. Sullivan of
No. II precinct said several lets
on the kitchen stove were open. Mr..
Sullivan was summoned after an
other resident of the apartment
house smelled gas
Mr.. AShford'S widow, Mrs. Marie
A. Ashford. buyer for a local de-
partment store. was notified in New
York, where she was on business.
Coroner A. Magruder Macdonald
started an investigation.
Evening star., 1942-05-06

institutions opened the service,
which was a prelude to the 47th
annual diocesan convention start
ing today.
DR.. Charles w. Sheerin, rector of
Epiphany, welcomed the congrega-
tion to Epiphany, which is cele-
brating its Tooth anniversary.
Evening star., 1942-05-06
Whitney Lealy Named
As District Rationinq
Director by 0.P. A.
$500 Federal SoIory
Will Be Poid Price and
Commodity Controller

Appointment of Whitney Leary as
director for the District for the Fed
eral ONCE of Price Administration
was announced today by Leon Hen
derson, Federal 0. P A. administra-
tor, in a telegram to Commissioner
Mason.
Mr.. Leary has been serving on a
voluntary basis without compensa-
ton as chairman of the District
Rationing Board. His name was
Evening star., 1942-05-06
X (
|MatYa~R~xMM
| WAR BONDS

When the night bomberS come
over, the 60-inch lens searchIght of
the anti-aircraft battery goes into
action. When it does, however, we
know that good many Americans
have Clipped in to buy one, for these
searchlights cost about $50, 900 each.
Evening star., 1942-05-06

They throw a beam of 300, 900 ,o0o-
candlepower more than 10000 feet,
or nearly eight miles. They are the
eyes of the anti-aircraft batteries.
We need plenty Of them. So buy
War Bonds every payday and top
the quota in Washington.
Detroit evening times., 1942-01-15

directs tho army recreation CAM
for this area
ITO some extent that may he
true. But, although the soldiers
time for recreation NAV be
shorter. his appetite for II has
increased. More than ever our
men require relaxation and fun.
Another point apparently
overlooked j. that the number
oi recruits has accelerated and
will continue TO accelerate for
the next several months. The
morale OF these men from civil
ian itfe\iN extremely Important
during this period Of readmSt-
ment. We can bridge this best
with amplr rccrP2tional helps
In real sense this viii bc
Keep I'm Happy party"
ECHOED BY OTHER OFFICERS
Blrren'S sentiments were echoed
bv other morale officers rs The
ticket sale for the affair gathered
steam Even though only a short
time has elapsed srncc tickets
went into the mail. many checks
were received al committee head
quarters in the Recreation Duld-
ng yesterday, indicating loo
per cent acceptance
Response on tho early sale
brought from Judge John ID.
Watts committee chairman. the
statement that he would be sat-
l>hcd only with the largest gather
ing OF u~ kind over turned OUT
Because we live in the heart
of the Arsenal of Democracy.
the nation has it, eyes on De
troit. hc explained II want Ia
claim attention for the city bN
proving that in addition 10 huild-
ing weapons, we're thinking of
the welfare of service men.
PARTY TO SET GOAL
81 want this party 10 he an
example and goal for bOwlers Of
every other city. II they follow
our lead, we can put aside all
worry of the soldiers and sail
Ors' mental attitude"
Headlincd by Ted Lewis and his
Star-filled floor show. the Janu-
ary 23 program viii boast of a
number Of entertainment features
besides the largest dances ever
held in Detroit
Tickets are S11O and are being
handled exclusively by the Detroit
Bowling Association. the Detroit
Women'S Bowling Association and
the Bowling ProprIotorS ASSocia-
TTOn or C1TCdTCF 11CIrOU which
stage the party IN conjunction
with the Times.
Detroit evening times., 1942-01-15

liant defenders in the Philippine
will be very slow in reaching us
Rest assured, though, that tho
first opportunity he has, he viii
write 10 YOU and just the moment
the war department can do so, his
letter will be sent you. No News
is Good News
r. S. V. P.-Write TO his rela-
tives and obtain from them his
serial number, the regiment he is
with and the post where he is sta
toned. Then address your letter
10 him.
MRS. NJ. O. F., MRS. f. f. c.,
NJ H.. B. c. r.. MRS. STELLA
y OBIJA, WI NJ. ROSEVILLE,
Detroit evening times., 1942-01-15

go according to my enlisted age
or my right age"
A-You must give your correct
age, You were born after Feb
II, 1897, and. consequently, you
must register The local draft
board will consider your applica-
tion for deferment on its own
merits.
MRS. w. +. ENGLISH: Owe
have not heard from my sisters
boy since December >. lie was
stationed at Nichols Field. Manila,
and said, i'm his last letter, ne was
going 500 miles south of Nichols
Field.
A-At present. and for some
time 10 come, news from the gall
Detroit evening times., 1942-01-15
Fighting Mans Friend
Answers Given
In Column Only,
None by Mail

The Fighting Mans Friend !,
am information aid 10 men in the
service and th@r relatives and to
mon about 10 enter the armed
service OF the United States
Questions submitted 20 the Fight
ing Mans Friend viii be answered
only i'm this column. no answers
viii be given by telephone or mail.
DO not write asking in what
classification you Will be placed
by your local draft board or
whether you VIII be granted de-
ferment These matters are en-
treiy in the hands Of the local
draft boards.
r s. NJ: Q-Reeently, I dis
covered my father was not cit
izen. He came here from Poland
In 1905 and only had his first
papers when he died. I did not
register as an alien last year.
thinking hc was citizen. What
shall / do?
4 Sec the officials at the Ma
Wall2auon Service on the seventh
floor of the Federal Building post
Oflice) Take whatever documents
you have with YOU They will
Straightpn out YOUR case
MRS. J. w. NJ; Q-My son was
reported missing after the attack
on Pearl HarbOr. He was on the
L. :. :. Arizona. How can / get
authentic information concerning
him"
Al am sorry I cannot give
YOU any good news The navy de-
partment has announced that the
Arizona was sunk in the attack
on Pearl Harbor and undoubtedly
many of the crew went down with
the ship Cntil their bodies are
recovered and this may not be
for some time yet-they are off
Cially listed as missing -
RAYMOND r. RIBICH: O.
when i enlisted in the first World
War, j gave my age as 22l,,
though / was only 10. Now, when
l register on February I6. do I
Detroit evening times., 1942-01-15

BAekAehe, Nervousness. Leg Pains, Swollen
Ankles and feel worn out. due 70 non-organic
and non-systemic Kidney and Bladder trou-
Dies. you should try Cystex which IS giving
Joyous help TO thousands. Printed guarantee.
Money back unless completely satisfactory.
Ask your druggist for Cystex today. Only 35e.
Detroit evening times., 1942-01-15

MRS. M. l.. NJ. c. T. S, MRS.
T. w: A-The Fighting Mans
Friend cannot say what action the
local draft boards will take in
your cases. These matters are en-
tirely in the hands of the boards
and each individuals case is con-
Sidered on its merits.
Detroit evening times., 1942-01-15

>ta'or~. v.'l br a.'t Friday, tan4
ary @3. "a olympia. ~
NEED GRE NTER THNN fNTR
Recently have heard re
marks that, the war has "a,
>peedcd up military training that
soldiers viii have mo- time for
PLAY ,td Major blrreu Wr-
Detroit evening times., 1942-01-15

Readers with questions for this
column should address them 10
The Fighting Mans Friend, The
Detroit Times.
Detroit evening times., 1942-01-15
Keep EN- Happy
Party Id Bring Fun
To Men i'm Service

Outbreak o., fac Wai has hc-Hf-
ened ratber than io>Sened tle
service NAV rcad for rectC5ti7gAl
facilities Ma Nurrell H. ! EIr-
nen. said today n ConlmentInG ON
NE Detroit TmeS-BhWler> keep
Ew HappN panty
1N Thc, event Designed 20 raise
funds Tor athletic equipment Ior
rsu FruN camp, and naval
Detroit evening times., 1942-01-15
EASILY WORTH $40

In spite of rising prices Wards offer one Of
the biggest Rug Values on the market!
Compare the styling =. the beauty =. the
quality of these 9xl2 Administers with rugs
priced much higher elsewhere and you'll
see why they're SALE BARGAINS! Come
in today see the lovely new Forals . :.
Leaftones d. . Modern Textures and other
smart patterns! The rich deep pile is OVER
90fc WOOL =. woven for long wear
Detroit evening times., 1942-01-15
Bladder Weakness

ADVERTISEMENT
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17

Continued from Page One)
given before children Of other
rooms.
Sale Today
Principal Leonard Menzi supplied
the children with articles which
they sold Thursday in the corrl-
doris. They are also contributing
pennies from allowances, and small
bits OF money which they have
saved. or earned by themselves.
Miss Hetmansperger. who Is
vitality interested in the work. be-
lieyes that the children are gain
ing much helping other children.
She stated that this also is instru.
mental in cementing bond be.
tween the children of the UniteI
States. and those of Great Britain.
The Roosevelt group is workiLs
directly with the state organiza-
tion of the Federation, and has
received visits from Mrs Ma
belle W. Cleyerdon, Detroit. who
is the regional director for Michi-
gan
Miss Hetmansperger stated that
she will be very happw to give any
Information or assistance about the
Save the Children Federation" 10
anyone who is interested. and also
that the aid OF any persons inter
ested would be appreciated.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
Wages

CONTINUED from Page Onel
carried on its deliberations with
fixed intention not to grant more
than a token adjustment"
In short. the board has acted
on the assumption that the cost OF
living will now be stabilized" the
disser ters said. obviously and in
contestably. now means-at the ex-
pense OF the workers"
President Philip Murray OF the
Congress OF Industrial OrganiEa-
tions, who also is president OF the
union involved. the United Steel
Workers OF America, confers with
his policy committee 10 lay in Pitts
burgh TO decide whether TO accept
the boards decision. He conferred
! it'll President Roosevelt and Sec
rotary OF Labor Frances Perkins
yesterday, but would not commeu;
on the decision OF his conferences.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
Parachutes

Continued from Page One)
ed the official statement, stressinG
the word "parachutes.
The official Army announcement;
Of the port was made over an
audio-telephone communication sys.
tenn specially installed in news Of
fees for rapid handling OF official
Army bulletins in the event Of emer-
gency. 1t was the first time the
system had been employed.
The report of the rumored Rhine.
beck landings" was made by Clyde
Swensen. superintendent OF the old
John Jacob Astor estate not far
from Rhinebeck, according to stat ?
police. He and his wife recounte /
that they saw an unidentified plane
dfsgorge the 'chutes at about 4.45
p. m. The 'chutes descended sever
al miles from where he was stand
ing, Gwenson said.
Going into action Immediately
state police questioned other resi-
dents OF the vicinity who likewise
told of seeing the parachutes. Some
were specific in saying that the
chutes were supporting men and
nearly all varied az 10 the number;
but all agreed that the 'chutes weri
large.
At first. only roads in the imme-
diate vicinity OF Rhinebeck were
blockaded by police. but this was
later extended 10 a much wider
area until, during early morning,
according to reports, cars wery
stopped as far south as Westches-
ter Cou.-ty.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
POULTRY
(Bazlev'a MarketA
Municipal Court

Ben Arquette, Ypsilant, paid
a $40 hne in municipal court for
being intoxicated and disorderly.
Five dollar speeding hnes were
paid by Cecil H. Thorley, Ypsilsnti,
and Henry Rouse, Ypsilanti.
Mrs Ruth f. Turner, Royal Oak,
paid a 81 fine for running through
a red light. Two dollar stop viola
lions were paid by John MacFar-
land, Ypsilantl. and Milton NJ. Mar
tell, Milan. Donald j. Rosmerssen,
Fenton, paid 81 for parking on a
hill. Ronald Sprogg, Ypsilanti, paid
A similar fine for improper over
taking an automobile. For i'm.
proper parking Richard Osburn,
Ypsilanti. and Jack w Harper.
Ann Arbor, paid 81 fines
Overtime fines OF 81 were paid
by William LETTERS, Grand Rapids,
and Marie kickoff, Ypsllanti Fred
LaBelle, Saginaw, paid 81 for park
ing in no parking zone.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
Manpower

Continued from Page One)
commented, III We can't do II one
way, we'll do IL another"
McNutt admitted that he lacked
power, asserting that all he could
do was issue "directives' TO other
government agencies. He added:
I'm satisfied that all the au
thority Was given me that could be
given in the Presidents executive
order"
The National Service Act proba-
bly, would be somewhat similar to
legislation which has been in effect
in Great Britain for many months.
British leaders have used IL spar
ingly, however, finding that the
mere threat brought quick solu-
tions to manpower problems.
Would Restrict Freedom
II reportdly would empower Nc
Mutt to restrict the freedom OF
employers to hire. and workers to
take jobs where they please, thus
channeling the country's labor sup.
ply into essential war industries
dhl dkl lIulluTdl pursuits.
In the national registration. pro-
visions would be made for those
men already registered under the
draft law.
Manpower officials expect the
crisis in the labor problem with
In a few weeks. McNutt said that
5000. 900 more workers must be
placed in direct war employment
during the last six months OF this
year and at least 100000 in 1913.
The war production rolls expanded
from less than 100000 to 1880,
600 since Pearl Harbor.
Under the so-called freeze poll
cy aimed at stopping pirating. the
commission will designate critical
labor areas" and specify Critical
occupations within them. Sucn
jobs will be filled only through the
U. S. Employment Office.
Workers will be permitted to
change employment only IL the
worker can work at a higher skill.
or If he is employed part-time for
a substantial period; or IL the
new place Of employment Is much
more accessible by availab Bile means
OF transportation; or IL the worker
has compelling personal reasons"
for making the change.
The use of sanctions" against
war production firms TO force COM
pliance with this policy was one
serious drawback. McNutt admit
ted that Withholding OF raw ma
terisls would interfere with the out
put of planes, tanks. guns and
ships.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
James Bishop
Crash Victim

Injuries suffered Thursday in an
automobile accident on US-1l2
proved fatal this morning in Boyer
Hospital to James Bishop, So. 1888
Belleville I'd.
Mr.. Bishop suffered a crushed
chest when a car swung onto the
highway from Wizard Rd. in front o!
the Bishop vehicle. causing it to be
sweryed against a tree.
He was born in Bohemia, April 2,
1890. and had been employed al
the United Stove Company In Ypsi-
lanti for the past IL years. He had
made his home with his niece and
nephew, Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Bach.
man.
His niece, Mrs. Bachman, sur
wives
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
French Ships

Continued from Page One)
Their ability to flee was believed
limited by the small amount OF
fuel oil allotted them by the Brit
ish.
Laval has already rejected pro-
posals by President Roosevelt that
the Alexandria fleet-the battle.
ship Lorraine, three eight-inch
cruisers, one six inch cruiser, three
destroyers and submarine-be
moved TO American or neutral west.
tern Hemisphere ports for the dura.
ton OF the war.
Yesterday Laval repeatedly said
that the United States would be
responsible for the consequences OF
any British action, and this was
interpreted here as an attempt to
conteract pro-American feeling
among the French people.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
In The Sick Room

Miss LA Mann is still quite Ill
with tonsilitis and not able TO work.
Mrs. Frank Ross. who went Wed
nesday to ST. Joseph Mercy Hos
pital. underwent tonsilectomy
Thursday and is making good recov.
cry.
Mrs. K. q. Poster Is doing nicely
in 81. Joseph Mercy Hospital. Ana
Arbor. where she underwent an op-
Grafton Wednesday.
Mrs. Wayne Lauer, who fell and
>broke her right arm Saturday is
recovering nicely.
David and Jane Ann. children Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Fairbanks
are Ill with throat trouble.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
Daily Market Report
LIVESTOCK

Detroit Mich, July l7-Good TO
best steers, S1375Cd 1890; common
SO 50n1l; fat beef cows. 80 a
9.75; good weighty sausage bulls,
SI1.5O41l75; thin dairy offerings,
down to S7QS.25; Gamers and cut
tiers. $6.25GS50
Calves-tiood b choice grades
$3.50; common and medium, sl2 a
Is.
Sheep and lambs 1890 Few choice
s14: medium. sl2d13.5O; slaughter
ewes. 1905: light culls. S3d3.75.
Hogs-lsO-250 lbs. Sl4.75d14s5;
250-350 lbs, $1,000 GLASS; 350-450
lbs, $l4 a 1880; bulk sows, sl3.25
@l3.50.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
Sanitary Engineers
End Investigation

Sanitary engineers OF the Unit.
ed States Public Health Service
completed their Investigate OF the
need for additions to the city water
and sewage disposal plants with a
field trip to the departments Thurs.
day afternoon, 7. Fred Older, city
engineer, said.
During the morning the two engi-
neers, V. 6. Mackenzie. Washing
ton, D. c.. and his assistant. NJ. l..
Smith. Chicago, secured informa-
ton on the treatment at the plants
and water supply.
While they did not say how long
it will be before any action is
taken on their report. Mr.. Older
said that II was his understanding
that the findings OF the investiga.
ton will hrst be given to the Fed
eral Works Agency. the program un.
der which the additions will be con-
structed II the application Is grant
cd. The report will then be sub
mitted to the United States Public
Health Service for determination
Of acceptance, he added.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
War

Continued from Page One)
ings. carried out the attacks last
night
In China American bombers raid.
ed Japanese-held Hankow on the
Yangtse River, and Generalissimo
Chang Kai-Shek's headquarters re-
ported an army of 10000 japanese
virtually surrounded at Linchwan.
in the south China province Of
kiangsi. The enemy faces the al
Tentative OF retreat towards its
base at Nanchsng. or humiliation
by encircling Chinese armies which
are being steadily reinforced.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
PLANS RECREATION

Lansing, Mich. July II ms
State Defense Administrator Har-
old A. Furlong declared today that
Mrs. Dewitt Merriam. wife of the
Detroit circuit judge. will soon sub
NIT recreational program for fac
tory and club women. Mrs. Merriam
has been appointed chairman of the
new Women's Service Corps fitness
program.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
NEED PIcKERs

Detroit Mich, July Tins -
George W Cross. director OF the
government employment service for
Michigan. said today enough labor
has been obtained 10 pick Mich
igan's crop Of sweet cherries but
several thousands additionl pickers
will be needed 70 harvest sour cher-
ries
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
IN WALL STREET
STOCK MARKET
OPENING QUlET

New York. July fins The
stock market opened quiet and ire
gular today The critical battles IN
Russia and In Egypt were the res
training influences
Steel shares were mixed with
Bethlehem up slightly Motors were
steady as was American Tele-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
10 HAVE CONTROL

Fort Custer, Mich., July Tins
The Army will soon have com
plete control OF Kellogg Airport,
city officials disclosed today. II was
announced that negotiations are
being carried out the ultimate out
come of which will give the Army
a lease on the 6l0 acre tract. The
Army currently has a lease on 40
acres
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
APPLICATIONS TO START

Detroit, Mich, July 17-INS-
Applications for enlistment in the
newly formed Women's Auxiliary
Army Corps will begin in Detroit
Monday In the federal building, il
was announced today. In order to
join the unit, woman must be
physically fit, between the ages OF
p and IS and must pass an intelli-
gence test
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
Ypsilanti Briefs
Remove Siren

Remove Siren
The large siren housed in the
tower OF the fire house was low.
cred this afternoon some fifty fee;
10 the ground and taken to the roof
OF the Huron Hotel where It will be
mounted 10 serve as an air raid
warning. A 50 foot block and tackle
was use by Merle G. Renton ami
Knowell J. Hart in lowering the
siren.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17

WASHINGTON - 0NS) 49, The
house naval affairs committee TO.
day unanimously recommended
that the house enact bill TO pro-
hibit payment OF contingent fees"
in connection with the procure
ment Of navy contracts.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
To Employ Secretary

To Employ Secretary
Representatives OF Detroit, Ann
'Arbor and Ypsilanti Community
Funds, at a joint meeting Thursday
afternoon in Hotel Huron made ar.
engagements 10 employ field secre
tary. All three groups are collsbor'
atlng In the bomber plant area.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
In Custody

In Custody
John James. alias Andy Whit
field. Si1 S. Adams St. vas arrest.
ed In Sans Pool Room. Monroe
Ave. at $3.50 Thursday evening on
charges OF desertion and suspected
jewel theft in Pipestone. MINI. Pc
lice turned James over TO the county
sheriff who will hold him for the
Pipestone authorities.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
Bv Robert Storu

phone y Y Central and West.
inghouse were up slightly
Standard OF y ] was heavy and
down sizeable fraction
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
Detroit Cash Grain

Detroit, Mich. July II
WHEAT-No. ?, sl17%
Mailing range, 9icd$,
feeding. nc.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
Vegetables

Detroit. Mich. July II
GREEN BEANS-No. /, $l40d1.65
bu
BEETS-No. / 400 soc doz. bchs.
CABBAGE-bu. 20d 40c
PEAS-No l, S2d2.5o bu.
POTATOES--No. !. $150Gl75 bu.
GREEN ONIONS-No. /. 40 a soc
doz. hchs.
RADISHES-No. l, IS q 65c doz.
bchs.
Fruit
Detroit, Mich. July II
APPLES Yellow trsnspareuts, No.
!. $2G225 bu.
CHERRIES-No. !. sweet. S3d3.50
Sgt crate, sour. No. l, t2.15@
; 24qt. crate
RASPBERRIES- Red. No. !. $50
$50 24-qt case, black. $3.50 5.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
Butter anu Epps

Detroit. Mich, July II
BUITER-Best creamery IN tubs.
36G37c.
EGGS 90 Current receipts, 29c
dirties, Csc; checks, 271zc.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
Poultry

Detroit. Mich. July Poultry
market steady. Hens. average run
&c: leEhorns. 1Sc; rock springers,
&c: broilers, heavy. 25c.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1942-07-17
Roosevelt

Continued from Page One)
given before children OF other
r.f,cn,s
Evening star., 1942-10-04
Harold B. Rogers
Junior Board Guest

Harold B. Rogers of The Stars
editorial staff will address the WASH
ington Junior Board of Commerce
at its weekly luncheon at the An
napolis Hotel at 1890 pm. Thurs
day. Mr.. Rogers recently returned
from q six months trip to South
America as an exchange journalist.
The trip was made under the aus
pices Of the United States Govern
ment. After month in Chile as
guest writer for L. Diario Illustrado
at Santiago he returned by air over
the Andes to Buenos Aires, Argen-
tina, via Rio de Janeiro, Cuba and
Miami.
President Bernard j. Nees will pre-
side at the luncheon, and the speak
er will be introduced by James D.
Mann, chairman Of the Luncheon
Program Committee.