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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-14
Race Track Indecision

"A I NO place are people so indecisive as at a
race track Even brilliant business executives
accustomed to making trigger decisions can't
quickly make up their minds as to what horse to
bet on. People often change their minds three
times while on the way to the window TO place
bet. Why is this? l believe thought trans
ference is responsible. At race track you have
thousands of minds concentrating on the same
general thought The difference Of opinion is
great. Every person present is continually and
Involuntary receiving thought messages from
other persons present. Hence the average turf
fans great confusion of mind
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-14
Best Performance

CARBO'S best performance was in Camille"
~ Dietrich has never been quite as good as
she was in THE Blue Angel" Deanns Durbin
has yet to top her acting in lone Hundred Men
and Girl" The best film Chaplin appeared
in was Shoulder Arms" Ginger Rogers has
still to do better than she did in "Fhe Cav
Divorce" This was also Fred Astaire's best
picture The 1913 year book of Germany's
Na1 Party still has the same 10 commandments
for members of the Nazi Party. AS usual the
hrst commandment is: THE fuehrer is always
right"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-14
ON THE SIDE
E. Y. DurIing"n"urrnrnnr
One moment makes father
But mother
Is made by endless moments
Load on load.
II

ut cannot be disputed that the trials and
tribuatiOns of the mother greatly exceed those Of
the father However, the suferings of the young
and expectant fathers greatly underestima ted.
1t often happens that after a blessed event the
papa Is more nearly a nervous wreck than the
mama. In Brooklyn there Is offered a course for
prospective male parents styled: "A six-weeks'
course for the expectant father.")
DECORD for being youngest parents of all
N time in the United States is held by
Betty Jane LAGER and Tommy Campbell Of
Linton, Ind. At the age of II Betty became
the mother of healthy 1912 baby. The
father, Tommy, was 13 years old /. :. Any
salad, including lettuce. should be served after
the entree. The value of lettuce is that it
aids digestion. If your wife or your favorte
restaurant Is serving the lettuce before the
entree do your stomach a kindness by calling
this fact to their attention.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-14
BeIated Apology

"WHAT I've got TO say, Ned. 1 can say very
fast. I've been meaning TO apologize TO
you for 25 years. Ever since that fight, when we
sold the hardware store. It's been in my heart TO
do 1t. But kept putting II Oft.
Last October. when i didn't You in
church any more, knew you were sick. kept
saying: Well, I'll have 10 square things up with
Ned soon now But didn't" He cleared his
throat nervously. "Then, one night" he went
on, II heard a story the radio 1t was about
two fellers who were friends, and they had a
fight or something, and then they passed each
other on the street and never spoke just like us.
But all the time they both meant to square
up the fight some day. They never got around
TO It, though-and one day, when the one Teller
finally made up his mind TO go calling on the
other, he found n crepe on the door. His old pal
was dead
$50 made up my mind, Ned that the same
thing wasn't going to happen TO me. And that's
why I'm here"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-14
A Tall, Old Visitor

TIVE nurse nodded and went out Ned Butler
stared sideways at the door without moving
his head. A moment later, Alex Marshall came
in. He was a tall old man, and he carried
battered hat in his hand
He spoke awkwardly hesitantly. to the man
In the bed.
rHeuo, Ned" he said. "YOu-er-you look
better than expected. They told me"
Whats this visit for. Alex" interrupted
Ned Butler. "Just to he In the kllI:"
The tall man, who was about TO seat him.
self, stood quickly. Ned motioned him down.
"Al right, all right Ned grunted I'm
sorry. I'm sick man and I'm supposed to he
able to insult people without them walking out.
Don't be touchy"
Alex Marshall swallowed hard. He leaned
forward in his chair.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-14
Great Lady Attributes

QUERIES from clients: Q-What did you say
- we're the four necessary attributes OF great
lady? Att has been claimed these attributes
are: sincerity, simplicity, sympathy and serenity.
Q-Why are single women called spinsters? A
Was an old belief that no young woman should
marry until she had spun set of linen for a
person. table or bed So the single girls were
called spinsters. Q-Is handball originally
Spanish game? A-Handball Is originally an Irish
game. It's great game but should not be
played by any man over 40 years of age When
properly played handball is very hard the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-14
His Mission Fulfilled

"\tEIL, N 4 put him in my will, my grand
" children will kick--and he won't get
dime. SO I've got better idea Get me an
envelope, Miss Murphy. Because I'm going 10
mail Alex good fat check, and he can cash IL
right away.
Then Alex will never have to worry about
money again"
In a few minutes Miss Murphy took tho
sealed envelope frum the old man and mailed j.,
Ned Butler seemed happier then He laid back
on his pillow and smiled He wondered vaguely
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-14
Teach Her HuIa-HuIa

A GGIE AULD. Specialist in Hawaiian dances.
a Aggie has class in which he teaches the
hula-hula. How do you think your wife would
look doing the hula-hula? Why don't you send
the little lady TO a Hawaiian dance school?
Then when you had your friends from the office
up TO the house your wife could entertain them
by dancing the hua-hula o. Sgt. Ezra Stone.
or the soldier show This Is the Army"
Sergeant Stone recently married a girl named
Sara Seegar Of Kokomo Ind Sara Seegar
Stone is quite an aterative name If she was
a singer ii would be interesting TO hear radio
announcer state that the next number would be:
Sara Seegar Stone singing Sister Susie's Sew
ing Socks for Soldiers "
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-14
2 Different Types

Tor the first time in weeks Ned Butler smiled
Il broadly.
well that's fine, Alex" he cried You beat
the crepe. Well, that's just dandy"
Alex Marshall fumbled with his hat
Don't mock me, Ned" he mumbled "I
know said il all wrong. But meant well All
any hard feelings.
when Young and we started The
hardware store, thought hard work was every
thing. You had crazy ideas OF doing things
quicky-almost by halves-and sometimes Won
didn't show up at the store. You know as well
IS that YOU never completed job In your life
But that doesn't excuse my Stupdity We
were still partners-and when me store failed
and we sold the fixtures had right Ia demand
moro Of share than YOU That was temper
pure and simple and II split us M all these wears
j wish I'd never said what did, Ned"
Friendship Renewed
TIE dying man changed tho position of his
hands. He looked IN al his old friend
alex" he said slowly 81 never thought I'd
he sorry about Not till this very minute
But am now.
I'VE were complete fools see IL all now and
I'm sure glad YOU around 10 see me II
would have been good for me 10 70 out
hating"
They were close now; closer than tbey5
ever been. They talked on and on bridging tho
gap OF years, and each cursed himself for hsyfnv
been piGheaded fool. When they finally parted
Alex Marshall Swore he would be back
Every afternoon
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-14
He d Be Forgotten

LIE REVIEWED his life and he knew that,
II 25 years from now, no one would ever
know, or even care. that Ned Butler had once
lived. No one would know that he had been a
man of standing, and that he had left money.
There would be new people then. And new
problems. And new successes.
Only the robins would remain the same.
The robins-and the clean breeze
He was doing when the nurse came in.
awake Mr.. Butler?" she asked, smiling.
There's man here 10 see you. He says TO tell
you he's Alex Marshall"
The dying man did good Job Of masking
his surprise. But that was possibly because he
was beyond expressing il.
'fou will do me the favor, Miss Murphy"
he said softly, "of telling him to go to the devil
His expression changed suddenly. mo. Wait n
minute. He was good enough to make the first
move. Tell him to come In"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-14

ness - years ago. | was great for doing thing
half way, and then dropping Il. ruined the
business hut still demanded half the sale price.
Murphy"
The nurse drew tho book from a night table
and handed 1t 10 him with a penn The old man
ranbled on.
Its funny thing did very well later.
but old Alex Is stiIl very poor man.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-14
A HE[[|NCER
SHORT STORY
Marx AeILinqe rnnnnnnn!

CoMEWHERE a bird chirped The man in
~ the bed sat propped listening to the
warhling and watching the spring breeze belly
the curtains. He knew he was going 10 die,
and he wasn't the least afraid.
There were, however, disturbing ele-
pients Never again 10 hear a fat robin boast,
and never again to feel cool breeze on hot
oheek-these were saddenng things. These
were things calculated 10 spoil smooth exit.
Ned Butler was old and Low he wanted
to die quietly regretting nothing But
Death wasn't quite ready yet. So, as he half
sat in bed and regarded his bony hands on
the white sheet, there was plenty Of time for
him 70 think.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-14
College to Train. Women
WAACs, WAVES, SPARS
BY International Ner. service

WE City College School for Business York this
VIII Introduce the first college
women for duties with the WAACs WAVES and SPARS
was revealed by Mrs: Ruth c. Wright dean OF
Capt Fred S Cantor commanding officer of the r. o. T. c.
az the business branch will charge
will uniforms Of navy blue skirts
caps with military insignia They will drill study military history
and theory and take "oghcnng including
scaling of walls, climbing apparatus work
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-14
Friendship Renewed
A Job TO Be Done

MED called Miss Murphy in She asked him n
4 he didn't feel like taking a nap after so much
talking. The old man shook his head
I'll he mapping forever pretty soon" pe
replied. And there's something I've got 10 do
That Alex Marshall-the TELLER Who lust Ief,
WAS my old store partner I ruined fbe ho.i
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-02-14
Dishonor and Infamy

WHILE the race meeting was being held at
w Tropical Park. Fla. this season Miami
newspaper ran a daily roll of dishonor" which
listed the names and license numbers of people
who had driven their cars 10 the track and thus
wasted gasoline for pleasure driving. The same
paper also carried scroll OF. infany" which
listed the names and license numbers Of autoists
who drove TO the dog races.
Copyright, I9t5. BY King Features
Kodiak mirror., 1943-10-09
Tax Man Here To Help Payers

A. Verle Collar, deputy col ector for the U. s. Treasury Department, arrived this week from Anchorage, and is located in his usual office, Room 5 of the Sunbeam hotel. Any one seeking tax information, or forms, may contact him at the office.
 Estimate of income tax re- turns due Sept. b should be filed now with the deputy. Fed eral auto use stamps, due since Jnly l. also may be procured from him.
 Any employers needing !n- formation or assistance in filing withholding tax forms may ob- tain help also. He will be avail able here until October 25.
Kodiak mirror., 1943-10-09

Ruby Black, colored enter tainer, was fined $100 and costs Tuesday by City Magistrate C.. Blankenburg on a charge of speeding through stop sign and not having a drivers license. She also failed to appear at court at the time set on Mon
 day and was late the next day.
Kodiak mirror., 1943-10-09

Mrs Esther Miell this week announced as members of the committee for raising funds for purchase of a gift for the cruiser Alaska, of which she is chair man, MT. and Mrs. R. l.. Cliff ton and Mrs Irene Harvey. MT. Clifton will conduct the drive in the schools, and Mrs. Clifton and Mrs. Harvey will canvass the town The drive will con- tinue through this month, Mrs. Miell said
Kodiak mirror., 1943-10-09

The Woman's Volunteer Ser vices of the American Red Cross will hold an organization al meeting next Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 2:3O in the afternoon in the basement of the Community Baptist Church.
 All ladies interested in doing any sort of Red Cross work this winter are cordially invited to attend.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-11
TOaSts and Music
at Philathea Dinner

THE PHILATHEA CLASS cf
the Presbyterian church met for
dinner and program in the
church dining room Friday eve
ming. d. H. Kilby was toastmas-
ter and he called on Harry Mil
Ter for toast TO the New Year.
Other speakers were Mrs. Anna
Darling, Mrs. Ted Leonardson
and Frank Leonardson, mem
bers of the class.
Rev. Joseph l.. Kennedy gave
three approximations followed
by short talk. Nan Dunklee
gave a humorous reading and
Mrs. Marguerite Westendorf
and Mrs. Mary Black sang as a
duet, Song of Peace" by ST.
belius. AT the business meeting
following the class voted TO buy
a 500 War Bond. Mrs. John
Miller. Jr, Mrs. D. H. Kilby,
Mrs. Herbert Reese, Mrs. Rob-
ert Fox and Mrs. Ruth Gardner
were on the dinner committee.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-11
Betrothd[
Announced

THE ENGAGEMENT of Char
lotte Ann Bryce to Alfred E.
Schunke, Jr.. is announced by
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Bryce, of IS Cass avenue.
Miss Bryce and her parents
came to Mount Clemens from
Port Huron to make their home
three years ago. Mr.. Schunke,
son of Alfred E. Schunke of 1888
South River road and the late
Mrs Schunke, is associated with
his father in the jewelry busI-
ness. -
Both young people are grad
yates of Mount Clemens High
school, and well-known among
the young people in the city.
Mr.. Schunke was president OF
his 1871 class, and is member
of the Optimist Club.
The wedding date will be an
n unced later.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-11

MIR. AND MRS. BERT V.
NUNNELEY were hosts Sunday
afternoon at an informal recep-
ton, honorlng their son. Lieut..
William II. Nunneley and his
bride, the former Edwina Park
inson of Eaton Rapids.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Nunneley will
return today 10 Sedala. Mo =,
where he is stationed, after
six-day visit.
For most of the group, which
included friends of Mr., and Mrs.
Nunneley, as we'll as those of
Lieut.. Nunneley. IT was the first
opportunity TO meet the bride,
since the wedding took place in
Battle-Gfeek during brief
leave of Lieut.. Nunneley in No
Vember.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nunneley re-
celved with their son and daugh-
tcr-in-law before the fireplace
IN the living room. The younger
Mrs. Nunneley wore white
Winter wool Jersey frock and a
cor5age of pastel carnations.
In the candlelit dining room,
refreshments were served, with
Mrs. Harry G.. Allen, Mrs. Wal
ter Lehner and Mrs. Gorton
Montague assisting. The table
was lovely, laid with white
embroidered Gu t-work cloth
edged in filet, and conferred with
an oval silver container Of yell
low chrySanthcmums, carna-
tons and snapdragons in shades
of yellow. Triple candelabra in
silver held white tapers flank
ing the flowers. and silver can
dlesticks placed on serving ia
bles also held white tapers.
Jean and Mary Nunneley
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-11

MIR. AND MRS. GEORGE
GLEFKE of 26O South Broad
way, who announce the birth of
a son, Jan. 7, at home.
SERGT. AND MRS. RICH
ARD d. PELTIER, upon the ar
rival of a daughter, this morn
ing in ST. Joseph's hospital.
Sergt. Peltier arrived Sunday
from Camp Berkeley, Tex. to
visit his wife, the former Mary
Jayne Ashman, who has been
living at 104 Church street
here.
MRS. MARTIN DeYOUNG,
whose birthday anniversary to-
day will be celebrated at fam
lily dinner at the home of her
son-in-law and daughter, MIR.
and Mrs. Paul w. Mckee.
MRS. GRACE N. JENNEY,
whose birthday anniversary was
Sunday.
JAMES 10 SEPH STARK,
whose sixth birthday anniver-
sary will be Jan. IL. He enter
tanned a group of IL little boys
at military party Saturday af-
ternoon, at the home of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Stark,
4 Community Drive, Selfridge
Homes. Patriotic decorations in
cluded tin soldiers marking
each place, and a cake center
piece. Among the guests was
his teacher from Clemens school,
Drucilla Ransom.
MIR. AND MRS. GUY VERK-
LER, Hollycourt court, whose
30th wedding anniversary was
Sunday, Jan. 10.
Will Liza M STEINBERG,
whose birthday anniversary was
Sunday, Jan. 10.
JOAN GOODAR, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joan Coodar,
whose 14th birthday anniver-
sary today. Sergt. Steinbrink is
on duty in Ireland.
LIEUT. COL. and MRS. B. r.
LAWRENCE (Cheryl Coulon),
who announce the birth of a
daughter, Shelley Jeanne, in
Mount Carmel Mercy hospital,
Detroit. Saturday, Jan. 9. Col.
Lawrence is now in England.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-11
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Nunneey Entertain for Their Son and Bride
Couple to Return Today
To Army Post in Missouri

granddaughter of the hosts, as.
sisted at the door.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Bes-
semer of Crosse Pointe were
out-of-town guests.
SAMUEL Y. BARBAKOFF,
director of instrumental music at
Mount Clemens High school, re-
turned last evening from
weekend visit in Chicago, dur
ing which he attended to bust
ness connecting with the pub
fishing of his third book on
teaching Of string instruments.
HARRY V. ODLE, % Belle
view avenue, returned today
from a business trip to New Or
leans and Cartwright, Tenn.
MRS. (. HENRY LEIPHART.
JR, and infant son Henry ar
rived Sunday from Camp Lee.
Va. 10 visit her sisters, Mrs.
Kingsley Purton in Mount Gle
mems and Mrs. Gerald Queen in
Crosse Pointe. Mrs. Liephart is
the former Harriet Beecher.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-11

is Revealed

OF INTEREST TO Mount
Clemens residents is the an
nouncemen tof Mr. and Mrs. Roy
E. Alguire, 1877 South Gratiot
avenue, of the engagement of
their daughter, Annabelle AL
guire of Los Angeles, Calf, to
Jack D. Weisinger, son of Mrs.
Julia c. Weisinger, of Los An
geles.
Miss Alguire has visited in
Mount Clemens frequently, most
recently last October A grad
uate of Los Angeles High school,
she attended Los Angeles Bust
ness Institute and Woodbury.
College there. She holds a secre-
tarial position with the South
land Federal Savings and Loan
Association in Beverly Hills.
No plans for the wedding are
announced,
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-11
Jean MILLER
Now WAC

DOROTHY JEAN MILLER,
daughter of Mrs. Howard Miller
and the late Mr.. Miller, has
Joined the ranks of the Women 5
Army Auxiliary Corps, and IS
awaiting call to the training GEN.
ter at Des Moines, la.
Miss Miller, who was sworn in
at army recruiting headquar-
tiers in the Federal building in
Detroit by Lieut.. Eleanor Nor
rison, hopes to specialize in
dental work, continuing career
begun five years ago as dental
nurse to DR.. Harold Eyth and
Lieut.. $50 w. George Robert
roy now in the Navy.
Mount Cleme ms newest
WAAC, who makes her home at
l91 North avenue, has been a
leader in Girl Scout activities
She mbade application in the
WAACs on Dec. 10.
MRS. HOW A d GROES-
BECK, SR. will be hostess Tues
day to members of her tripoli
club at luncheon and cards.
GRANT Parent Teacher AS
ISOLATION will meet Wednesday
evening at 7:45 o'clock at the
school,
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-11
Congratulations,

MRS. BURTON BERRIDGE
upon her birthday anniversary
today.
MRS. III E r NJ AN CLUTE
whose birthday anniversary &C.
ours today.
MRS. WARREN (Mildred
Trombley) of Albany, Ore. has
arrived to spend several weeks
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
oy Trombley Of Miller street.
DR.. AND MRS. FRED j.
ABBISS of Romeo, who are par
ents of a daughter Mary. born
Jan. 8 in st. Josephs hospital.
MIR. AND MRS. FLOYD l..
FOW L E R, 1891 Broadacres,
upon the arrival of son Jan. 9
in st. Joseph's hospital,
MIR. AND MRS. JEROME c..
CORNEILLIE of Roseville, up
on the birth of son Saturday
in ST. Josephs hospital.
MIR. AND MRS. Tavern
STElNHOFF of New Haven,
who became the parents Of son
on Sunday in ST. Joseph's hos
pital.
JANET NELSON, w hos e
eighth birthday anniversary was
Sunday. The occasion was cele-
brated by inner given by her
mother, Mrs. Arthur w. Nelson,
1876 Grand avenue, at which Mrs.
Beulah Haskin and her son, Mr..
and Mrs. Ben Lozon and daugh-
ter and Betty Dubb7 of Mount
Clemens, and Mrs. George Bren-
nan and son Harvey Of Yale were
guests.
MIR. AND MRS. JOSEPH n.
CURLEY of ST. Clail Shores,
who announce the birth of a
daughter Sunday in 81. Joseph S
hospital.
JAMES LEWIS COPELAND,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Copeland, who was four years
old Sunday. He entertained l3
little children at supper party
at his parents recreation room
in the Kroger building on South
Gratiot avenue Saturday after
noon.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-11
Surgical Dressings Unit
To Start Wednesday

A NEW UNIT for the making
of Red Cross Surgical dressings
will open weekly activities on
Wednesday Wilson school, it
is announced today.
Two sessions, from $50 to
1880 o'clock in the NOR. ing,
and from 1870 to 4 o'clock in
the afternoon, will be held, in
new effort TO meet the huge
January quota set by the Red
Cross for Mount Clemens.
Mrs. c, H. Malbin and Mrs.
A. S. Levine, instructors for the
course, emphasized today that
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1943-01-11
Masonic Service Center
Proves Big Drawing Card

THE NEWLY-ORGANIZ E D
Masonic Service Club is rapidly
gaining foothold in Mount Glenn
ems, a fact proven Saturday eve
ming at the weekly dance when a
crowd of ITS Selfridge Field air.
men and Macomb County Ca
dettes danced to the music of the
regular nine piece orchestra.
Harry B. Sherman, field
agent, announces this number to
b an increase of S persons at
tending the opening dance on
Dec. 5 in the Masonic Service
Center located in the Masonic
club rooms (9e12 Walnut ST..
Saturday Mr.. Sherman receiv-
ed the able assistance of Mrs.
Harvey Whetzel and Mrs. Willis
Beightol, senior hostesses. A pa
triotic gesture of the evening
was given as the dancers closed
the grand march in V for Vic
tory formation. Refreshments
were served.
Beginning this week. Satur-
day evening dances will begin
an hour later, 8 o'clock and will
continue through the hour of II.
Servicemen not knowing how to
dance may receive the guidance
of Cadettes who will gladly
teach them before the dances
begin. The next dance is inform
al.
On Saturday, Jan. %, how
ever, Cadettes will arrive in for
NAL dress with the Roseville
Chapter of the Order of Eastern
Star acting as host. weight
young girls from Mount Glenn
ems, Detroit, East Detroit, New
Baltimore, Van Dyke and Rose
vile have already been accepted
as hostesses.