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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-11

New Prose and Poetry We Have
Read" was the topic for Wednesday
At the meeting OF the Ladies' Liter
AIRY Club. The program presented
70 the members was one OF merit
lue TO the efforts OF a committee
composed OF Mrs. Don f. Comstock.
Mrs. o. o. Norris, and Miss Annetta
Monroe.
Mimeographed lists Of important
books for 1912 we're given to each
one present. This list was divided
into five sections: on the War and
World Situation, Fiction, Biogra-
ply. Poetry, and Non-fiction Gener-
al. Mrs. Don F. Comstock, in re-
viewing the list. noted that there
had been a sharp decrease in Tic
lion as evidenced both in publish
ers' lists and current magazine con
tent, although prizes and contests
had sought to stimulate interest. II
was pointed Quit that novelists, who
must cast a greater shadow than
themselves. seem confused about
the present so that today's fiction
Is largely the historical type novel
dealing with the past. The speaker
recommended THE Just and the
Unjust by James Gould CozzenS
as presenting a synthesizing the
present time. In the group OF non
fiction NO Day OF Triumph by J.
Saunders Redding was named as
timely, being written by a negro
who seeks to evaluate his race in
the world OF today.
What About &c many by Louis
p. Lockner headed the list Of books
on the war and world situation.
This book was ably reviewed by
Miss Anneta Monroe. The author Is
a member Of the Associated Press
and lived in Berlin 81 years, nine
OF them under Hitler. II was assert
ed that Nazism is TO Hitler reIlg-
ion with himself as leader One OF
his most far-reaching methods OF
converting the German people to
his ideas has been through control
OF the schools. Mr.. Lockner feels
that the disarmament OF Germany
is important 10 the world but the
re-educatior Of German youth truly
essential.
In a lighter vein, Miss Elizabeth
Carey, teacher OF English at Mich
igan state Normal College present
ed a case for mystery stories. She
was introduced by Mrs. o. o. Nor
lis.
The speaker acknowledged a wide
reading acquaintance with the mys'
terry story. recommending It as
relaxation OF escape II selected with
discrimination. The subject OF the
best mystery stories are not muir
der bu the detection OF the murder
or. The author presents a rational
problem which intrigues the reader
10 work for solution. II is the
business OF the author to place any
obstacles before the reader that he
Engages in a hattie OF wits so that
the reader must necessarily feel
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-11
SociaI Night For
Prospect Planned

A Social Night, with cards, games
and visiting hour, to be open to the
public, sponsored by the Prospect
Parent Teachers Association, was
planned for Mar. at the February
P. T. A. meeting Wednesday eve
ming at the school. A committee
from the sixth grade will be hostess.
es. the proceeds to be used to pur-
chase drapes for the big window Of
the second grade room for black
outs and for motion pictures.
1t was voted to purchase a flag
for Boy Scout troop So and to try
to obtain room at Gilbert House
for the Prospect troop.
For the entertainment following
the meeting, the Boy Scouts gave
the laws Of the troop. and Tender
foot pins were awarded by Carl
Short, scoutmaster. The boys Joined
in repeating the Boy Scout oath.
Miss Olive Adams, principal,
gave a short talk on assistance
that may be given for youngsters
after school hours, whose parents
are working in defense plants.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-11
SING PRESENTED
BY GIRL SCOUTS

A Girl Scout Sing arranged by
Girl Scouts OF troops five, nine and
Ii of Roosevelt School was present
ed as part Of the program for the
Roosevelt assembly Wednesday af-
ternoon. Dorothy Lamb, as reader,
told OF the activities Of Girl Scouts,
after which the 40 girls joined in
singing six lively Girl Scout songs.
Mary Alice Warner acted as chorus
leader and Evelyn Lappinen, accom-
PIANIST.
Girl Scout troop II will start
holding their weekly troop meet
ings at Gilbert House, Tuesday af-
ternoon at 4 o'clock.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-11
WEDDING HERE
FOR SOLDIER

Rev Gordon c. Speer officiated
at the ceremony which united Corp.
Arthur l.. Martin. Kirksville. Mo,
and Miss Dolores Haar. Belleville,
H., at the Congregational parson-
age Wednesday afternoon. The cou-
pie were attended by Mrs. Gordon
c. Speer and Sergt. Henry Hahn,
Portland. ore. Corp. and Mrs. Mar
tin will reside temporarily in Ypsi-
lanti. Corp. Martin is stationed at
the base hospital in the Bomber
Plant unit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-11
SCIENTISTS STUDY CONDOR

SAN DIEGO. Csl.--UP--A hahv
condor born at the local 2oo--the
first one ever known to be born
in captivity--is being closely stu
died by scientists. as heretofore
there has never been an opportuni-
ty to study the baby psychology Of
young condors during the early
months of their life. They are
usually born only in the higher
Andes. Father Condor occupies
himself with the baby's feeding,
which he does in truly masculine
manner. When food is thrown into
the cage, Father first eats all ne
wants then gives the rest to Baby
Condor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-11
Paralysis Victim
Aids Government

Teaneck, n. j.. Feb. Tins -
DRAFTED" by the Navy Department,
Zero Koskinen, 16-year-old infan-
tile paralysis victim today was
hard at work on experiments. the
nature of which must remain 4
military secret.
Zero was chosen because his
skill at building model planes is
needed to help win the war. An
eighth-term student at Teaneck
High School. Zero was recommend
ed to the Navy by the school
principal
The boy came to the United
States from Finland when he was
IS months old and was crippled by
the disease at Ave.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-11
Madame Chang Kai
Shek Romance Told
Summit Study Club

An article on Madame Chang
Kai Shek. telling OF her courtship
and marriage. and OF a broadcast
she once made to America, was
read by Mrs. Lowell Lee at the
Summit Study Club meeting at her
home, Wednesday afternoon. Mrs.
George Ross was to have read the
article. but owing 10 illness was
unable to be present,a
For roll call the members re-
sponded by naming the late books
they have read.
After the meeting. light refresh
ments were served by the hostess,
and Mrs. Robert Lambie, assistant
The next club meeting will be Mar
10,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-11
FREED FROM PRISON

Lansing, Mich, Feb. Tins
The release from Marquette Prison
OF Dolphes WEIGH. who was sent to
Marquette Prison for life in 1922
after running beserk with loaded
gun on a Detroit street, was an
nounced by the state parole board
today. The records show that sew
eral police officers were severely
wounded while trying to capture
WEIGH.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-11
GIFTS TOTAL s7,s7t,625

ST. LOUIS UP - Charitable
groups in st. Louis benefited by
Ssh CPS in gifts and requests dur
ing 1912. it has been disclosed here
by the John Price Jones Corp. OF
New York. public relations coun.
celors. The amount was greater
than in any of three preceding
years and places st. Louis fifth
among the top cities OF the nation
in such donations.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-11
Rev. Fenker Sees
Need Of Christian
Influence in Peace

In speaking on the subject, THE
Future Course Of American Luther
anism,' Rev. Hugo Fenker suggest
ed that the Christian church ought
to use its influence now, so that
when the making of the peace ar
rives. Christian principles will be in
corporated in the terms OF the trea-
ty. He said that the destruction of
materi-l things during the war Of
fers a hope to Christians after the
war, because spiritual power is nec-
essary to constructive life and liv-
ing.
Rev. Fenker spoke before the
, Mary Martha Missionary Society In
the Sunday School rooms of the
church. His talk was followed by an
article, Prayer, an Implement for
Building" read by Mrs. Peter
Buccos.
The World Day OF Prayer serv-
ice was announced for Mar. IL at
s o'clock at the church. The treas
urer announced that Mrs. George
Daschner, thank offering chairman
for 1913. had sent a subscription
for the Women's Missionary Maya
zine to Boyer Hospital for year.
The next meeting will be Mar.
10 after the Lenten service at the
church.
Mrs. Elmer Kerr and daughter.
Sally Jane, Detroit. are spending
the week with Mrs. George Sharkey,
4l9 Washtenaw Ave.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merle Hogan. De-
troit, visited Mrs. Hogan's mother.
Mrs. Flora Moore, the first OF the
week before leaving to spend the
remainder of the winter in Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delmar Youngs plan
to go 10 Midland Sunday to visit
Mrs. Youngs' parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Doll.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-11
Restaurant Proprietors See
Need For Relaxing Rations

there IS to be two or tire dollars
health examination fee for each OF
our employees. With times like
they are, the labor turnover is very
high. II we have so new employees
per year and have to pay the fees,
which OF course the help rarely can
or will, that means an extra hum
dred dollars"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-11

PORTLAND. Ore.-UP-- Eight
passengers and two crew members
were reported missing today when
the tug, May, with 10 persons
aboard, capsized in the Columbia
River.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-11
DIR. Jay L. Drummond
OPTOMETRIST

announces the removal of his office from
216 w. Michigan Avenue "a. Green, Jewellery
To
Room S, Unity Bldg, 81 N. Washington Street
Opposite Martha Washington Theatre and Huron Hotel
(suite formerly occupied by Windsor s. Davies M. D)
Telephone: YpslllantI $50
Tentative Schedule 10 a. m. to $3.50 p. m.
Service by appointment, Tuesday Friday evenings
No examinations Wednesdays, after p. Saturdays
Residence; s4s4t East Elm Street Wayne Phone toosR
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-11
NO COMM EMIT

CAMDEN, y. J.-INS-A way has
been found to keep Coast Guards
men under 81 ont of taprooms along
the New Jersey shore. All guards
men under 81 must wear leggings
when on furlough and taverns have
been warned not to sell liquor 10
men so CARRIED.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-11
Bunco Hostess

Mrs. Fred Dieterle was hostess
for the Aunt Nell Bunco Club at
her home, Wednesday afternoon.
Prizes for bunco were won by Mrs
Delvin Ashby, Mrs. Henry Rouse
and Mrs. Joseph Block. The club
will meet again next Wednesday
with Mrs. Nellie Trip.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-11
ATTENTION
CITY suRsCRIe Frs

The Ypsilanti Daily Press
wishes all subscribers to re-
ceivs their papers regularly
and promptly. In case OF poor
or nondelivery OF the Daily
Press phone the Press Office
at 40 before p. m. or = .. m.
Saturday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-02-11

Mrs. Eva Youngs has returned to
Detroit after spending few days
with her mother, Mrs. A. Rieman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08
VEGETABLE PRICES
 TO BE REGULATED
Inspectors From OPA Headquarters Reported
 on Inspection Tour

OPA inspectors are conducting an investigation of fruit and vegetable prices in Waterbury, 1t was revealed today. Ceiling price conformance Of wholesalers likewise is being check. cd through questionnaires received here.
 Vegetable ceiling prices art ex- pected to be changed as certain Items become more plentiful, and 1t is expected Q completely new price list will Dc devised by June.
 Prices during the base period In Connecticut have been announced for the most popular vegetables as fol- lows: Beans, IS to 90 cents per pound: cabbage, 6 to i2 cents per pound; peas. 6 to l2 cents per pound; spinach, 30 to % cents per peck; tomatoes, 27 to 20 cents per pound; lettuce, IS to l9 cents per head; and peas, l3 to IS cents per pound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08
IMALONEY NAMED
 TO COMMITTEE.
Civilian Supply Serious Question Declares Sen.
 atOr From Connecticut

Washington, D. O., March g. Senator James '. Murray, chairman of the senate committee on small business, announced today the ap. pointvnent of Senator Francis n. Maloney, Connecticut as chairman of the committees newly created subcommittee on civilian supply. Others members of the subcommits tee are Senators James c. Scrug. nam, Nevada, and Robert A. Taft Ohio.
 h accepting the appointment, Senator Maloney emphasized that the entire civilian supply picture Sis a terribly serious one, and the com. mttee will investigate it thoroughly" '"
 '.The supply lines of the home front are of vital importance to the supply lines on the military front" 1" said the Connecticut senator. "Our minimum essential civilian needs must be adequately planned for and fully met"
 Senator Maloney let 1t be under. stood that ct least one legislative proposal is already in tentative form, but did not disclose its na. ture. However, the committee itself has said, In its report, that the only solution to the situation may be through legislation declaring Q national policy on civilian supply and establishing Q civilian supply administration.
 Senator Maloney ponted out that the questions the subcommittee will consider are of particular interest to small business establishments, In. cluding thousands of manufacturing and hundreds of thousands of res talling, wholesalng, and service con. cernS which are unable to engage in war production and must conflne their efforts to the field of civilian supply.
 At the committees hearings in January, several spokesmen for re. tail trade associations urged aftlrma. tive action in establishing civil- ian supply policy and Q civilian sup- ply agency with clear.cut respons. bliities and authority.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08
FOUR LIVES LOST
 DURING BLIZZARD
New England Faced 20 Inches of Snow Had Not
 Rain Interfered

Boston, March 8. - (uP) The weekend blizzard which took ct least four lives in New England would have buried this region under 20 inches of snow If the storm had not turned to rain, the Weather Bureau said today.
 Five inches of snow, winds which reached 32 miles per hour, and an Inch and a half of rain combined into some of tho most disagreeable weather of a disagreeable winter.
 Mfr. and Mrs. Almon V. Currier, both about 66, of Newton Junction, N. H., were killed in that town when their automobile was demolished in collision with the Boston and Maine Railroads Streamliner Flying Tan. kee." Authorities said curTier ap- parently was blinded by the heavy snow.
 Other storm victims were James Coneau, 45, of Raynhani. who died of injuries suffered when struck by Q srowplow on Taunton Green; and Thomas Nell, 02, Lynn stationary fireman, who died apparently from exhaustion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08
NEW HAVEN ROAD
 SEEKING BUTTONS
Former Trainn1en Asked to Surrender or Loan Silver
 or Brass Buttons

Hartford. March. S.--T'he. New Haven railroad which has been successful in overcoming shortages Of locomotives, cars. rail and other equipment due to war conditions, has encountered another shortage which cannot be SC easily overcome ---a shortage of brass buttons, the Connecticut Field once, OW1. 70" ported today.
 An appeal has been sent out by the railroad to retire passenger trainmen, asking that they turn in their old brass or silver buttons to the company, in order that the many new men entering the service may be supplied with them, since new metal buttons are unobtain' able.
 Vice-presldent R. L.. Pearson B accepting oil donations ct the New Haven office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08
WILLIAM CORBETT
 BURIED TODAY
Calvary COmnittal Fol. lows Service at St. Mar.
 garet's Church

His business associates and friends paid final tribute this morn Ing to William B. Corhett of Wild. wood avenue, well.known engineer, at his funeral which took place at 9:S0 o'clock from the Bergin Funeral Home, 200 East Main street, to St. MaTgaret's church at 10 o'clock. The Rev. Leonard Conlon celebrated the solemn high Mass of requiem, as- sisted by Rev. Lawrence Skelly as deacon, and Rev. J. Oliver Cron0n as Suh.deacon. The Rev. John A. ConlAn was seated In the sanctuary.
 Professor John L. Bonn played Q special musical program, with St.. Margaret'S male quartet singing the Mass. The quartet included Joseph MulcAhy, Joseph Harrigan, Jo- seph Connor and Martin Cunning ham.
 A delegation representing the M, J. Daly and Sons, Inc, included Ed mund J. Daly, Frank Daly, M. Jo- seph Daly, Edmund J. Daly. Jr,, Harry Allen, Daniel Sullivan, Clif- ton Cottey, and William Calvin. The honorary bearers also included Clar. ence w. Little, Alfred T. Goodyear, Joseph Nelly, Raymond Clark, Paul Fleming, John Fitzgerald, Q. Walter Chllds and Ralph D. Case,
 The bearers, employees of M. J. Daly and Sons, Inc. were Walter Mitchell, Hagen Mckee, Russell Atherton, John P. Zebris, George Barlow and William O'Neill.
 Interment was In the family plot at Calvary cemetery with services by Rev. John Conlan assisted by Rev. Lawrence Skelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08
MADAME KAE-SHEK
 IN HUB TONIGHT
China's First Lady Post. pones GoOdbyes at Vel.
 lesley College 9 Hours
By JOAN YOUNGER United Press stan COrresp0ndent)

Wellesley, Mass, March e.-(UP) Mine. Chang Kai.shek today wound up an "unforgettable" week. end at her alma mater, Wellesley College, which had made her "in. articulate with emotion"
 Loathe to leave, she postponed her goodbyes for nine hours, leaving on an evening, instead Of Q morn. ing train, and stopping In Boston for a brief, public welcoming cere- mony in Symphony hall tonight.
 Her weekend was 6 sentimental one, full of reminiscing and old friends. More than eighty of her classmates of 1917 sat at her feet, calling her "May-Ling," and ask Ing her and each other If they "re- membered when" All of which she remembered perfectly.
 Madame Chiang also spoke to the assembled student body and visitors, including Governor Leverett Salton. stall of Massachusetts, yesterday asking women to forego fame aS iia. diViduals for group action. Early in her speech, as she said strong emotions tend 10 render one inartic. ulate," she came close to fainting and was revived by smelling salts to continue her speech.
 She asked the girls to beware oi machine made" thinking and told them that the college motto (Not to be ministered unto, but to min ister, had guided her In her worko
 First comes cooperation, that common and much used word which seems to convey 60 little and yet should mean 50 much" Second stands the spirit of humility. Last but not least ranks problty h thought and in action. It Is tran. scendent thinking and the trans iating of these thoughts into deeds worthy of the name Of human pro. greeS which diffcrentiates man from beasts. Always have VIC drowned on moral turpitude, yet intellectual and mental dissipation are no less culp. able of disdain, the tartutfes, and the mentally lackadaislcal have had more than their share hn nurturing the evils of our day" Later she was initiated formally Into Phi Betta Kappa. honorary scholastic society to which she was elected last year, and then attended e meeting of Tau Zeta Epsilon, a college society to which she belonged when 0 Stu- dent.
 Tuday, she walked through the campus and in the evening will speak briefly and exteinporaneously, at Symphony hall In Boston, where the mass reception will Do sponsor cd by city officials and the Chinese citizens of Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08
HOLY NAME SOCIETY
 TO lNDUCT OFFICERS

Newly elected officers of the Holy Natne society of St. Lucy's church will b installed this evening in the parish hall. A social session will fol- low the regular business meeting. Plans will also Do completed tonight for the annual bowling league ban- quet.
 0dacerS to be installed include: Anthony MaSSalupo, president: John EestA vice.president; Charles Cil. lenii recording secretary; Rev. Michael McVerTy, chaplain. Mem. beFg os tho ways and means com. naittee, includes: L. Richards, s. Toila, 6. Chillerni, A. Festa, A. Car. penter and v Gulsti.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08
LENTEN SCHEDULE
 READ IN CHURCHES

The season of Lent begins Wed. nesday, Ash Wednesday of this week, The Lenten regulations as outlined in q letter from Bishop McAuiiffe were read and explained in all Catholic churches of the city yesterday,
 The various churches also aIi. nounced the weekly Lenten schedule which includes special Wednesday night services, and stations of the cross Fridays.
 By special mutt tho fast and nbStinance ban was modified due to war and food conditions. Briefly the only days that 1t iS compulsory not to eat meat are oil Fridays and Ash Wednesday. The fasting days are as outlined In the letter read,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08

PERAZZINI-GiuSeppe Perazzini, 60, died suddenly yesterday morning at his home, 9 Wales street. A native of Italy, he had been a resi- dent of this city for 37 years.
 Until o year ago MT. Perazzini had been employed by the American Brass Company. He was president of the Romagnolo Mutuo Socorso and the Civita c Progresso Societies.
 Besides his wife, Mrs. Maria CBartolinD Peraz2ini, he leaves four sons, Vincent and Adolph, both of this city, Sergeant August PeraZZlni of the Army air base at Columbia, s. O., and Sergeant Arthur Perazzint of Fort Belvodr. Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Pasquale Maestro and Mrs. Ro. bert Snowden, both of Waterbury: five grandchildren and several nieceS and nephews.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day morning at 8 from the Major. ano Funeral Home, 96 Willow street to Our Lady of Lourdes church at 9 for the solemn high requiem Mass Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today and to- morrow from 2 to 10 p. m.
 RELIIIAN-Daniel Relihan died yesterday afternon ct his home, 3i Grand street. A native of Ireland, he had been Q resident of this city for 36 years.
 Besides his wife. Mrs. Anna (Byrnes) Relihan, he leaves e son, Maurice of this city; two brothers, James and John of New York; and several brothers in Ireland,
 Funeral services will be held or "Wednesday morning at 8:lb o'clock from tho Mulvillo Funeral Home, 27O West Main street, to St. Pat. ricks church at 0 o'clock, Burial will be in new St. Joseph'S cenle. tery.
 Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 7.l0 o'clock today and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08
2O9 VOLUNTEERS
 TO DONATE BLOOD Red Cross Mobile Unit to
 Visit Waterbury To. morrow

At the regular monthly collection Of plasma which will be made Tues day at St. Johns church parish house under the direction of Q Red Cross mobile unit, Q total of 20s volunteers will donate blood, 1t was announced Saturday by Red Gross officials.
 Listed are several "repeaterS" who donated two months ago when the mobile unit was in the city. Three- times donators are awarded silver pins ct their third contribution, Persons who gave to the plasma bank in February may contribute 1n April, 1t was announced.
 Red Gross headquarters, once of Mrs. Edith E. Ladd, executive sec- Tetary, at 36 Field street is the of. 1lciai registration post for the April a7 collection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08

Nickerson, regional manager in charge of Connecticut, said the fec negotiator. If everything meets with MT. Nickersons approval, au plans will proceed without any fur ther delay.
 It was pointed out that Q govern. Inent architect will be appointed to assist the owner of the convertible dwelling in making his quarters suitable for housing this ovef-popus lated city.
 MT. Burlington said that 800 units are needed to take care of the pres" ent housing situation, these Co be taken from 75 houses. These will be divided up in order to make 100 apartments provide for two people each and 200 apartments to provide for s people for each apartment,
 The representative from the HOLC will have the authority to approve of the remodeling of houses that do not exceed the amount of e1,6o0 per conversion, said MT. Earring tom