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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13
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SUSAN SHERi6AN
NRLrEE Eon Az RELEASED 8Y cENIRA RREss AssocAro,

II she was really glad to see him
Wait a moment. On second
thought, don't bother about it." He
hoped he hadn't hurt the girls feel
ings.
Just as you say, Mr.. Kerr" She
had a pleasant voice. She made
Jake feel better.
The bed looked very inviting,
soft and clean and cool. His head
felt muddled. the only thing that
seemed to go through it was-got
to see Kay, got to sleep, got to
see Kay, got to sleep. got to see
Kay, got to sleep. He went into the
bathroom and doused his head in a
basin full Of ice water. That star
tied him back to his senses.
Il want Kay to see me unexpect-
edly," he thought. II want to see
her expression. l can't see that If
| talk to her first on the telephone.
I'd rather see her Nth David, then
maybe can tell how things are.
I'm sure could tell IL she was in
love with him.
I've got to sleep. Twelve hours
since Monday night. Not much. II
sleep, maybe my head will stop
spinning, my muscles loosen I'D. NV
thinking's fuzzy. Where will they
most likely have dinner? Right
here, / should say. Heavenly view.
I'm going to figure on that" He sat
down on the edge Of the bed. It
sank gently. He rubbed his weary
eyes. Il remember reading that
people can get sleep-drunk. That's
me, l guess. When you're sleep
drunk you fall into a dead sleep
and don't come to for hours.
Il can't do that. I've got TO see
Kay. / can't sleep for hours. I've
got to see Kay He shook his head
hard. That woke him up a little.
He slowly reached for the telephone
receiver. Four-thirty. Eight-thirty.
-Four hours. Better than none
Dress. They'll dine late.
I'D like to leave a call for $50"
His voice sounded queer. Hope I
make sense.
Tomorrow morning."
mo. Tonight" He nearly
dropped the receiver, his arm felt
so heavy. He placed it carefully
on the hook. Must get that call. {"
He fell back against the pillows.
Got to see Kay. Got to see Kay.
Got-to-see-"
Daisy, the night operator, came
on at 7 o'clock. Sally gave her the
list Of calls. BE sure and get that
one straight" she warned Daisy.
What's special about thst?"
Hes about the most attractive
guy l ever saw" Sally said. with a
wink. And he's tracking down his
girl"
Someone staying here?" The
presumed romances OF the guests
were the subject Of endless conjec.
ture and conversation.
"She came in this afternoon.
Miss Stevens. IN Room s06. Keep
an eye on her. Maybe we can help
him out"
Daisy rang Jake's room promptly
~ $50, and she rang for i've min
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13
Ann Arbor News

20, 1869. but moved to Jackson
when a youth. He had lived in Ann
Arbor since 1919 and was employed
by the New York Central for A.
years, retiring II years ago. On
Jan. %, 1897. he was married to the
former Bertha Williams OF Jack
son, who survives.
Other survivors are two sons.
Theron Tompkins. Ann Arbor. and
Corp. Paul Tomkins. Fort Mac
Arthur, Calf; and two sisters.
Mrs. Maude Darling. Detroit. and
Mrs. Ella Peters, San Point, Idaho.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13
1-VISIT LOANS

Don't borrow unnecessarily: but il
loan is the best solution to your
problem, this special service will
save you time and travel Phone,
tell us how much you need, and
give us the necessary facts for
your application. Then stop in at
our office by appointment to sign
and pick up the money.
Loans are made on signature. fur.
niture or auto without involving
outsiders. Sensible monthly pay
ments arranged. Women. as well
as men. can readily get between
payday loan to tide them over. No
unnecessary rigmarole. No en-
harrassment
We are sure you will be pleased
with this friendly service. II you
need $40 to $3.50 or more, phone
us today for a 1-yisit loan. Or il
inconyenient for you to call at our
office. write for a "Loan-by-Mail-
Request Form today.
Personal Finance Co.
OF Ann Arbor
II y. Washington st.
H. Wittmeyer, Mgr.
Phone $50
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13
Mrs. William Griffith
Rites TO be Wednesday

Ann Arbor. Apr l3-Funeral ser
vices for Mrs. William ]. Griffith,
543 Church St, will be at the Pom
eroy Funeral Home in Croswell.
Mich, Wednesday, with burial
there.
Mrs. Griffith. who was born
March %. 1878, died Sunday morn
ing at her home, after a brief i'll
ness. She was a native OF Oakland
County and had resided in Ann Ar
Dor for eight years, previously liv-
ing in Plymouth and Ypsilanti She
was married Feb. IS, 1902
Besides her husband, surviving
are three daughters, Mrs. Harold
Panke, Riverside, H., Mrs. Henry
G. Hutton. Tenafly. y. J.. and Ms.
Martin f. Gallitz, Detroit; and one
grandson.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13
MRS. DURANT RELEASED

Mt. Clemens, Mich, Apr. l3-NeiI
f Reid. circuit judge, ordered Mrs.
Amanda Rose Durant, forty-four-
year-old Romeo domestic. released
Monday on a writ of habeas corpus
when authorities from lizard Coun-
ty, Ark, failed to appear in court to
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13
CAPTAIN DIES AFTER CRASH

Holland, Mich, Apr. l3-TNenty-
three-year-old Capt. Herbert Chap
man. died in a Lynchburg VaD
hospital following an airplane
crash Sunday, his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Rex A. Chapman. were in
formed Monday. He had been made
a captain three weeks ago.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13

seek her extradition OF Arkansas.
where she is charged with -first.de.
gree murder in connection with the
death Of her husband, The hus-
bands body was uncovered April 4
in the yard Of the Durants' former
home in Calico Rock, Ark, by a
scratching dog.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13
Saline News
BuRKHART HOME DAMAGED BY
EIRE SATURDAY MORNING

Saline, Mich, Apr. 13-The fre
department was called TO the home
OF Mrs. Margaret Burkhart' 203
n. Ann Arbor St, Saturday Morn
ing. The second fire engine was
used before the hre was brought
under control. The upper part OF
the house and roof was completely
destroyed. Most of the household
goods were removed. although
some we're damaged by water.
The house was also occupied by
her son. Donald and family.
The origin of the fire is unknown
but it started in the attic. which
was full OF antiques which Mrs.
Burkhart had collected.
The family moved into the build
ing formerly used as office and
home of DR.. and Mrs. j. b. Wal
lace. The amount OF loss has not
been estimated.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13
Frains Lake
FUNERAL SERVICES HELD
FOR MRS, w. M'CLUMPHIA

Frains Lake. Mich. Apr. Is -
Funeral services for Mrs. William
McClumphia were held Saturday az
ternoon at o'clock from the home
of her daughter and son-in.law. Mr..
and Mrs. Willard Geer, with whom
she made her home.
Mrs. McClumphia, who had pass
ed her 95th birthday last October.
had been in good health and very
active up to a few weeks ago when
she suffered an attack OF pneumo-
mia. the effects of which she was
unable to overcome.
Besides Mrs. Geer she left an
other daughter, Miss Genevieye
McClumphia. New York. and one
granddaughter, Mrs. Melvin Bunk,
Plymouth.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13
Jay Tompkins Called
Retired Conductor

Ann Arbor, Apr. 13-After a
lingering illness, Jay Tompkins.
Sl-year-old retired New York Cen
trail Railroad conductor died Mon
day at his home, 1917 S. State ST.
He was born in Williamson, March
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13
SYNOPSIS

KAY STEVENS. personabls young
vice president Of McClures depart
ment store in New York, feels herself
strongly attracted to
JONATHAN (JAKE) KERR. talented
pianist, who has refused all profess
sional offers. Kay has been very
friendly with
DAVID BANNING. JR., 35-year-old
president OF the concern, since she
FIRST started to work there Her best
friend in the city is her cousin.
HENRIETTA PAGE. who lives In
Greenwich Village.
YESTERDAY: Jake starts 10 drive 10
California to reach Kay before David
can persuade her TO marry him.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13
Farm Group Meets

The local County Farm Bureau
group met with Mr. and Mrs. Char
les Freeman Friday night. Agri-
cultural planning was the subject or
the discussion. Light refreshments
we're served.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13

Douglas -HePPaE-six- years old,
who was injured in an auto acct
dent at Ford and Prospect Rds. last
week. is pupil OF Trains Lake
School He received a broken leg
and other injuries.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13
Rural Events
TODAY
OakViIie

OakVille
Oakyille Farmers Club meets at
home Of Mr. and Mrs. Thurlow
Heath for potlIck supper at :
O. clock.
THURSDAY, APR. is
Salem
Ladies' Aid of Federated Church
TO meet with Mrs. Charles Daniels.
Doris Ave, Pennington.
Frains Lake
W. S. e. 5. TO meet with Mrs
Howard Fishbeck. Lunch will be
served by Mrs. Freeman's commit
tee.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13
QUICK, HAPPY RELIEF
for Excess Stomach
Acid Distress!

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Tag. try famous STUART TABLETS ~tiheut
dslsy. "Af ell drug stores use. zoe sndSi. 20
snds nsksTs nonsy back guarantees.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13

Mrs. Charles Freemans division
OF the ". S. c. S. will serve lunch.
con at their meeting Thursday at
the home OF Mrs. Howard Fish.
beck.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13
Rites This Afternoon
For Francis Russell

Ann Arbor, Apr. l3-Funeral ser
vices for Francis J. Russell l0iI
Catherine st. we're at O'Clock
this afternoon at the Second Bap-
fist Church, Rev. c. W Carpenter
officiating. Burial was in Fairview
Cemetery.
Mr. Russell died at the age OF 65
Saturday night in St Joseph 5
Mercy Hospital after a brief illness
He was born Oct. -, 1871, in Lima.
Vile. o.. but had lived most of
his life in Ann Arbor He was a
chef for the Smith Catering Ser
vice and he and his wife, Mary,
formerly managed Dunbar Com
munity Center.
Besides his wife, he leaves two
stepsons. James Washington, Bing
hamton, y. Y. and William Wash
ington, Philadelphia; and a sister.
Mrs. Emily Wormley, Ann Arbor
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-04-13
APPOINTED

Ann Arbor, Apr. 13-Announce.
ment is made of the appointment
OF William NJ. Strickland, local
war transportation administrator,
as representative Of the Division
OF Local Transport OF the Office OF
Defense Transportation, by Joseph
B. Eastman, ODT administrator.
The letter Of appointment said that
Mr. Strickland was being assign
ed a more definite role in the con-
servation OF local transportation
facilities". including bus services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25
UTILITIES HERE INCREASE HOURS
48-HOur Schedules Affect Telephone, CLIP. Com
 pany Employees

Workers in Waterbury's utilities industries are expected to operate on 48-hour week schedules by the middle of next month, progress in hour extension plans indicate. Both the Southern New England Tele- phone Company and the Connecti- cut Light & Power Company had been granted temporary extensions by the War Manpower Commission and under present arrangements, all telephone workers will serve at least 48 hours by June :, while employees Of the other concern will conform to the new work-week order by June IS.
 Both utilities concerns have been gradually extending the hours with new schedules taking effect for var ious departments at different times. Power Company employees recently started A hour operation and the further increase is scheduled for next month.
 The only other definite extension given in the Waterbury area was for banks, which have until Aug. 1 to submit specific plans for operat- Ing on the longer work week. Under D recommendation made by the WING and approved by the State Bankers Association Commercial and Saving Banks will revise their schedules dunag the extension period fin such way as to enable them to adopt the 48-hour plan by August 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25
News Of Connecticut

oPA tobacco section, discussing the proposed ceilings with dealers and packers, agreed that tobacco men were entitled to a fair profit on the l042 crops now on hand, and gave assurances the ceilings would allow q reasonable margin Of profit.
 Hartford, Conn.,, May 25.-(UP)- A previcw of military life will be of . fercd all men classified in IA when the Connecticut Wing, Civil Air Patrol, opens It's regular drill meet ings to reglstrants in that draft
 classification, State AerOnautics Commissioner Thomas IT. LOckhart, CAP commander, announced today.
 LOckhart said that all seven squadrOns of the Connecticut Wing will participate in the pre- e-inducti instruction plan, and that all l-A men may start attending meetings immediately.
 The purpose of the plan, he said, was not tO pave the way for early assignment as non n-cOmmissi0 0ned officers, but merely Co afford induc- tees n background in the more elc- mcntary aspects of military life and to make the going a little easier"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25
WAR NEUROSES' HITS MARINES
Many Wrecked Mentally By Strain of GuadaI.
 canal Island Fight
BY WILLIAM F. THREE Limited Press StafY COrreSnondent

Aboardr U. s. Hospital Ship, South D(elayedD- (UP)- Marines wrecked mentally by the big green hell that was Guadal- canal responded best to such sim pie treatment as ice cream and showers, Q psychiatrist, vho brought the cases off the island, said today.
 The story of the Marines shocked by the strain Of the Island battle was told by Lieut.. Comdr. Dana L., Farnsworth, Of Williamstown, Mass
 Farnsworth was in charge of the cases taken off Guadalcanal on this ship. While they were aboard, he analysed 100 Of the men, hoping to lay the basis for handling future patients broken by what was called shell shock" in the last war and now is more generally termed war neuroses,
 You'd be surprised how such simple things as showers and Ice cream rebuild morale Farnsworth said. Rest and quiet are important factors, too, because l found that about IS per cent of my patients were simply worn out from lack of sleep
 In a paper read before the med ical staff on this ship Farnsworth said he had one marine who broke and wept and begged mot to be sent back to that green he'll"
 All that marine needed was rest and quiet, he said.
 ttIt1N aRa Uyau Attn naua Ia mtINioh man was shelled and bombed" he said. Five out of eight men in his squad had wounds and he was fi- nally thrown ten feet by an ex- plosion. He was dazed and shouted at every noise he heard"
 The patients resulting from con- stant bombardment, seeing friends killed and wounded, poor food snip CTS and a thousand torments were not confined to ordinary soldiers Some were Lieutenant Colonels.
 "I had one high ranking officer with 20 years of experience" he said. He felt he could take any thing and felt ashamed of his ill., ness. He wanted to go back Into ac- tion--but also wanted to be told he couldn't. We told him !.e couldn't
 Satisfactorily Parnsworth's 100 cases incuded 24 knocked uncon- scious. Most of the others had been dazed. Seventy had constant head aches 23 had ringing in their ears or couldn't stand noise, the latter Q typical symptom.
 Sixty four lost all emotional con- trol, evidencing 1t in such things as wild crying. One was reduced to the mental age of six months, Fif- ty-five had nightmares
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25
News Oddities

Fort DcVenS, Mass, May 25- (UP) A former member Of the Newbury- port draft board, WAAC Auxiliary Lillian M. Graf is now doing KIP duty under the supervision Of a man she once classified a8 q draft delinquent,
 Miss Grafs boss Is Sgt Louis Will Hams Of NeWburyport, a bakers and cooks Instructor, He hadn't re- ported to the draft board because he was away on a To-day fishing trip and didn't receive his notice until he returned to find the Coast Guard, the FBI and the police searching the state for him, Boston. May 25. -- UP) Albert Jelfcrs, 51, of Grand Rapids. Mich, . member of the Merchant Marine, reported to police that he was held ID by two men In the South End early today and robbed of all his money and his trousers. Boston, May 25,--CUP) Police to- day sought 22-year-old Chinese girl, q high wire performer in the Ringing Brothers and Barnum X Bailey circus who was reported missing after last nights perform ance.
 The girl is Walia Yu, known the- atrically AS Naitto, Her disappear ance was reported by her sister.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25
REPORT APPEALS ON DECLINE HERE
Five Yesterday By Labor Management Committee;
 Review Unit Upheld

Decisions Of the U $, Employ ment Service Review Unit were suS- tained by Mrs. Mary M Dewey, WING director of the Waterbury area, and the local labor-manage- mont committee, in five appeal ac- tons heard yesterday afternoon,
 One appellant, m employer, sought to have worker restored 10 him, but the WING upheld the USES which issued statement Of availability on the ground the em. ployer was not using the workers highest skill. All Of the other np- pealS were filed by employees and were based on personal reasons which were not found 10 be com polling"
 one worker complained that his place of employment iS too far from his home, but since only few miles were involved with bus tran8porta- ton available, the WING ruled hc was not entitled to iOb-TanSfcr statement. Whether or not the bus service curtailncnt placed in ef- feet today may bring In further complaints Of workers could not be determined, but bus company of- fieials gave assurance that all pos sible attention will be given to cm- ployment schedules. Mrs. Dewey toe day contacted the local transpor- tation committee to arrange for a thorough study of present transpor- tation facilities
 Among the other personal reasons for desiring transfer advanced yes terday were dislike of current hours and want of a new environment, All are considered insufficient under interpretation Of the personal req son" clause in the area stabiliza- ton plan.
 Yesterdays session involved tho smallest number of petitions since the stabilization appeal unit began to function, and the area director commented that the number oi grievances listed outside of tho places of employment seems to bt decreasing,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25
Compensation Agreements

The following agreements for weekly compensation payments to be made during disability or for specific payments in case of permanent injury:
 r. Deangelo of 285 Bank street, Waterbury, against Chase Brass and Copper Company. Metal Works Plant, $25 for 4 l-g weeks beginning April 22. 50 per cent loss by amputation Of terminal phalanx of left third finger.
 Earl Connor Of 1891 Thomaston avenue, Waterbury, against Chase Brass and Copper Company, Metal Works Plant, $25 for i2 2-3 weeks beginning December 26, 1042, lacerated great toe and 5 per cent loss of function Of same.
 V. Rabusko Of 28 Branch street, Waterbury, against Chase Brass and Copper Company, Metal Works Plant, $24.73 beginning April 3, confusion of all fingers of left hand.
 Patsy Ricci Of 89 Giles street, Waterbury, against Chase Brass and Copper Company, Rolling Mills, $25 beginning May 1, lacer- ation of left thumb.
 Michael Cartagna of Geddes Terrace, Waterbury, against w. J. Megin, Inc, of Naugatuck $25, maximum, beginning November IS, l942, corneal ulcer
 Lillian Thrasher of 2l Griggs street, Waterbury, against Benrus Watch Company, of Waterbury, $l205 beginning May 15, com pound fracture of left index fin ger.
 Joseph T. Whalen Of Torring- ton against Hendey Machine Company of Torrington, $12.23 beginning April 18, injury to right knee.
 Carmine Silano of Torringt ton against City of Torrington, $22.O9 beginning March Is, fracture of left foot.
 Edmund Michand of 69l South Main street, Waterbury, against Lombard Brothers of Waterbury, $25 beginning April 28, second degree burns of right foot.
 Charles Saunders of Torringt ton against Waterbury Tool Company of Waterbury, $25 beginning May 8, severed achilles tendon.
 Charles Ryan of l082 South Main street. Waterbury. against E. J. Manville Machine Company, Inc. $25 maximum beginning May T, burns Of first. second, third and fourth fingers Of left hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25
$2,9OO In Liquor, Sugar Stolen From
 Restaurant Today

Approximately $2,90O worth of liquor and sugar was stolen from Steve's Restaurant early this morning, announced Captain Jos eph P. Stevens this noon.
 The thievIN obtained entrance 10 the restaurant by breaking through a kitchen window at the rear of the building, and from there gained access to the garage adjoining the building, said Stcph- en Aguglia, Jr, proprietor of tho establishment. He added that car or truck was backed in the ga- rage where the loading took place. Mir. Aguglia said that when he ar rived at the restaurant last night at o'clock everything was all right. However, this morning. when he opened the restaurant for It's daily business, he noticed the loss and reported 1t at once to the police. Lieut.. James J. Foley Is investigating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25
GASOLINE SALES
 ON DECLINE HERE

Gasoline sales in Waterbury hays dropped considerably since the plcas- ure driving ban took effect, dealers report with some estimating the droH has been up to 50 per cent. Supplied are said to be sufficient at tho present time.
 Motorists who are puzzled by thA definition of pleasure driving" hava besieged the local ration board witH questions, 1t has been disclosed. Many unusual" types of errandA have been outlined by drivers seek ing approval to use their cars, mem. bers of the gasoline panel report. All are told of the patriotic con- science" appeal made by the OPA>
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25
HEALTH SITUATION
 FOUND DFAVORABLE
Few Cases of Measles, Scarlet Fever on Week.
 ly State Bulletin

The health situation in the city of Waterbury Is generally Satisiac- tory, announced Dr. Edward J. God frey, health officer, today. 1hc most prevalent disease in thls city Ia measles, Of which 10 cases were reported for the week ending May 2A. The second most prevalent dis ease is scarlet fever, Of which there were eight cases reported. only cases of lobar pneumonia were re- ported
 Meningococcus meningitis took q Iimo from four to eleven eases throughout the state, however, none were reported for this city, accord ng to the report, Bridgeport re- ported the greatest number, i've, New Haven had one new case ol .i1is dread disease.
 Measles cases took the most nos aceable drop during the past couple of wcclss. 439 cases were reported Tor the past week as contraStco with the previous weeks report oi t0i.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-25
CIVIC THEATER IN
 MEETING FRIDAY

According to an announcement made today by Mrs. Jean Stett- bacher, the annual meeting of the Civic Theater of Waterbury will be held Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the parish hall of St. Johns church.
 Several persons have been named by the nominating committee to fill vacancies on the board of directors, and these will be acted upon at the business meeting. it was disclosed. The names proposed are Mrs. Will liam Wirt YoIng, Jr., Harry Liebes- kind, Douglas Loring. Frank Hess, Jane Deacon and Anthony Rodgers. Several other members of the board will be up for renomination at the Friday meeting.
 Following the business meeting at 7;3c p. m., two one-act plays will be presented at 6:30.