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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-27

terment Edsel Ford has contrib
uted generously Of his time, ef-
fort and material.
"The people of Detroit take
pride in having the name Of Ed
sci Ford identified and synony-
nous with our city throughout
the world. and they believe that
as a final tribute a testimony To
the influence of the life Of Ed
sci Il. Ford be made in the
records Of this city.
Therefore. he IL resolved by
the Common Council of the City
of Detroit in regular session
assembled on this eth day Of
May, 1913, that this resolution
he spread at length upon the
journal Of this days proceed
ingS: and that as an expression
Of deepest sympathy the clerk
he, and he hereby Is. directed to
transmit copy OF this resOIu-
ton suitably engrOssed to the
bereaved family: and az a fur
ther mark Of respect, that this
body do now adjourn"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-27
Bishop B|dke's
Burial 10 Be in
DIndidnd Town

Funeral services for Bishop Ed
gar Blake, for eight years head of
The Detroit and Indiana area of
The Methodist Church, will prob
ably be held at the home OF a
daughter i'm Wilmctte, Ind. IL was
indicated today. The date will be
announced later.
Bishop Blake, 70. died yesterday
in a Coral Gables. Fla. hospital.
lie went 10 the southern city in
1910 after retiring from the high
church position. For six months
prior To his death he served as
pastor for the Methodist. Church
in Sebrlng, Fla.
CANDIDATES CRITIC
Liberal and fortnight and an
excellent debator, Bishop Blake
frequently verbally dashed those in
high office. He once criticized
President Roosevelt and Alfred
Landon. Republican presidential
candidate in 1886. for what he
termed their "'Wdrlike attitude,
He was an ardent dry and a
firm supporter of labor and in
1897 supported Patrick II OBrlen
in his campaign for mayor
Born in Gorham. Me Dec =,
1863 Bishop Blake was graduated
from Boston University's school Of
theology and received doctor of
divinity degrees from Wesleyan
University and Nebraska Wesleyan
University as well as LID. from
DePauw.
MADE BISHOP IN 1920
In 1903 he became assistant
secretary Of tho Board of Sunday
Schools of the Methodist Church,
became corresponding secretary
>four years later and a bishop in
900. Later he was sent abroad
Where his wife died IN 1925. He
was transferred back 10 this coun-
try in 1923 az his own request
lie remarked in 1880 and In
1892 succeeded Bishop Thomas
Nicholson IN Detroit.
Surviving are the widow and
four children. Mrs. Thomas Nc
Connell. Wilmcttc. Mrs. Edward
Ahng. Los Angeles Edgar Jr. Of
Chicago and Everett Of Wilson
y {.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-27
War Cuts
Wayne L..
SWingOuf

UNDERSIGNED by wartime condi-
tions that permitted only $50 OF
the 100 members of the gradua-
ton class to participate, Wayne
University today held its annual
SWingout ceremonies
Less than 100 of those who
marched from the public library
TO the university were men. And
most of those remaining of the
500 scheduled male graduates are
reserves in the marine corps or
navy scheduled for active duty
soon after they receive their di-
plomaS
OF the missing women gradu-
ates, many have part time jobs in
war plants or in other industry
replacing men in service.
The march was led by the Uni
verSity ROTC Band and a color
guard of ROTC officers.
In the university auditorium
the seniors who will graduate
next month, heard addresses by
DR.. Clarence B. Hilberry head Of
the English department, David d.
Henry, executive vice president.
and Warren +. Bow, superintend-
ent of schools.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-27
Council Resolution
HOnOrS EaiSel Ford

In unanimous gesture Of
sympathy 10 the Ford family,
common council today at request
OF Mayor Jeffries adopted a reSo-
luton OF coincidence for the death
Of Edsel Ford and adjourned IT'S
scheduled meeting
The resolution stated.
with the sudden and un-
timely death of Edsel Il. Ford,
Detroit, and America, and the
whole world have lost one Of
their foremost industrial leaders.
But Detroit's sorrow IL init
mately poignant.
GREW UP WITH INDUSTRY
"Edsel Pord was born in De-
trOit, Mich, more than 80 years
ago. Under the guiding genius
OF his father, Henry Ford, this
only son viewed the development
OF the autOmOtive enterprise
from his and Its infancy with
eager interest.
His formal education ended
at 10 under the persistent urge
for and active part in the en-
panSiOn OF the industry which,
more than any other. has revo-
lutloniZed the life of this CEN
fury. The story Of the spectacu-
lar rise OF the Ford Motor Go.
il too well known for REPETITION.
I'VE. i'm Detroit, have been
favored by the presence and in
huence Of the young man who,
i'm an eXacting business role,
found time for varied interests.
The conduct Of his personal life
was exemplary. His manners
were marked by dignifled
kindliness.
RECORD THEIR RESPECT
AS president Of the arts com
mission he found expression for
his love Of culture and the beau
tiful. His leadership in that
branch Of our city government
has been continuous since
March !, 1928. To innumerable
undertakings for our City's bet
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-27
SCHOOL oBsERVANCEs

School children Of the city
opened Memorial Day observances
with rites today and Friday honor
ling the city's hero dead. The entire
public school system will suspend
activities Monday, as viii banks,
Icity, county and state offices and
retail stores.
The post office. on orders from
Washington. will remain open TO
keep the mails rolling to the war
industries.
Highlighting the weekend of
obServanceS will be a parade Sun
day at 2 p. m Every veterans
organization of the city. military
icontingents, civic and fraternal
organizations and patriotic groups
/ will be in the line of march, form
ing at Woodward and Peterborc
and proceeding 10 the Veterans
Building in L. jefferson.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-27
Detroiter Sentenced
In Windsor Robbery

Edward Walton. 81. of 6l2 AIDE
laid. was sentenced today to serve
two years in Kingston peniten-
tiary for the robbery two weeks
ago OF Windsor restaurant
owner, Mrs Helen TSirlleS. II,
obtained S25
Charges against two other De.
troitcrS IN the same case were
dismissed by Magistrate David NJ
Brodic. They are Joseph Brown
IS. Of 29l6 Brush and Robert Ar.
mold, 20. of SIS Adams.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-27
Four DetroiterS
Missing in Action

-Four Detroit men and six from
outstate are among 322 soldiers
missing in action in the European,
Middle Eastern and North African
areas. the war department an
nounced today
The Dctroiters are: Tech. Sgt
Wilson c. Elliott, 12317 OHIO, and
Staff Sgt. Edwain a. TruScott
1878 Greydale. both in European
area; Pvt Raymond J Daniclwicz
1913 Greeley, and Sgt. Howard
Pollock, 1864 Lawndale, Nortt
African area.
Other Michigan men missing arr
Sgt Daniel DolInka. Grand Rapids
Sgt. John W. Townsend. Norway
and Staff sgt. Henry +. Warren
Benton Harbor. European area
lSt L. George r Werner, Holland
Middle East; PVT David 6 Casey
Ontonagon. and Pvt Willard l.
Rogers, Benton Harbor, North
African area.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-27

"Nour Own Horoscope by
Frances Drake, II one of many
famous features in The Detroit
Times.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-27
Liquor Rdtioning
Demand Heavy
Times stan Correspondent

LANSING, May 27-With two
days left to apply for liquor ration
cards. state officials are finding
it difficult 10 fill the demand for
application blanks, John F.
Richardson, liquor commission
controller, said today.
The deadline for filing applica-
ton blanks with state liquor
stores or SDDS is Saturday.
I'VE sent 100000 blanks to
Wayne County alone and many
places are still asking for more"
Richardson said. II can't inn
agine what they are doing with
them because we asked that
only one card be given to a
customer"
approximately 100000 applica-
.tions have been turned in. he said.
OF these 100000 were from Wayne
County
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-27
Wayne Tin Drive
Sets u. 5. Mark

The tin can collection in Wayne
County, May -. set a nation wide
record. Terry Bannan, chairman
of the tin can salvage committee,
revealed today.
County collections totalled 1851
tons, exceeding the March collec-
ton by 300 tons. Detroit led the
county with 1877 tons.
Dearborn was second in Wayne
with 50 tons. Lincoln Park and
Highland Park collected 80 tons
each. These communities were
followed by Wyandotte. II Crosse
Pointe. IS and Plymouth. .
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-27
Two Captains Added
To Col. Wright's Staff

MT. CLEMENS. May 27-Capt.
Dwight II. Bridges and Capt. Hugh
3 Speir today were added to the
staff Of Col William B. Wright,
base commander at Selfrldge Field
Capt Spcir arrived from Drew
Field, Fla, and Capt. Bridges
from Jacksonville. Fla.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-27
Franco Frees d,o43

MADRID, May Z CUP)-The
Spanish cabinet. at meeting yes
terday presided over by Premier
Franco. ordered the parole of
6,9i3 political prisoners, presum-
ably many Of whom had been held
since the Spanish civil war.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-27
Bomb Kills 8 v. S. Soldiers

LONDON. May u CUP)-Six
American soldiers on leave were
killed when a bomb dropped by a
German plane wrecked a hotel in
a south coast town Tuesday, IL
was revealed today. Their names
were withheld.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-27
7 Pontiac Policemen
Join Detroit Force

PONTIAC. May 27-ReSigna.
ton Of two more patr j m Q n
William Wellington and Charles
SChlachter 10 JOIN the Detroit
police force. was announced today
hv Chief Charles r. Rhodes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-27
CEMETERY RITES

Earlier, at Roseland Memorial
Park Cemetery, the American
Legion. Spanish War Veterans ard
Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold
special services at their respective
plots. The Canadian Legion will
stage similar ceremonies at the
Memorial Monument on the State
Fair Grounds and Disabled Ameri-
can Veterans will meet in i'm
pressive rites at Woodmere Gene
terry.
Gov Kelly will be the principal
speaker at the Legion observance.
On Sunday morning, also the
annual memorial services will be
conducted at the Naval Armory
when Eugene l. Van Antwerp will
speak. These will be concluded
with traditional trewing OF
flowers on the river, in honor Of
the sailor dead.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-05-27

For the JnSide News" Of
Washington, Follow Paul NAL
Ions Column in the Times.
Evening star., 1943-12-12

that during the past three weeks
Allied air support for the Yugo-
slav Partisans has been continu-
Gus" and reported that "a Parti-
san leader at Allied force head
quarters has expressed to the
press his appreciation of Allied
support" The broadcast, record
ed in New York by CHS, said that
Allied liaison with Yugoslav
forces is maintained daily.")
No German Victories.
Hitler's southern command sprang
forward last week end with the
strongest force yet thrown into the
urgent campaign to plug this gap
in the Balkan wall.
But tonight, in spite OF the re-
Inducements which have been
streaming southwark into Yugo-
slavia for days, not a single major
German victory has been won or
even claimed in an action now said
to be roughly equal to that in Italy
in terms of the German forces be-
ing engaged or contained.
A competent informant here said
the German high command was
reaching into it's first line reserve
pool to strengthen its Yugoslav Of
fensive. 1t was further stated that
the Nazi replacements are coming
from Bavaria and represent some of
the ablest units in the German
Army.
The broadcast Army Of Liberation
communique said today that Tito's
units are being pressed by superior
German forces throughout Eastern
Bosnia and proclaimed unbroken
success for the Partisans In the
whole of Western Slovenia. where
they are struggling to maintain the
barrier hampering German COM
n1unications at the head Of the Adri-
attic Sea.
Captured German Officers.
In Central Bosnia. Tito was using
cavalry to bolster his land forces.
and in one engagement they killed 20
Germans and wounded 80 others.
Az dSoSidNS diIUuSlleu IA COIuInO
OF Germans in Northwestern Croa-
tia on the Delnice- -Vodice road and
killed 80 of the enemy.
A small but spectacular example
Of the help already being given Tito
by the Allies was provided today In
the story of United States Army
transport plane dashing down onto
a little airf1eld in German-occupied
Yugoslavia. landing supplies and
British and American liaison officers,
and making off with German prison.
ers for intelligence purposes.
Allied authorities in Cairo agreed
with estimates earlier made COM
petently in London that Tito has
marshaled some 100000 men. In
fact. it is accepted in London now
that he probably has good many
more than that because of his sue
cess In recruiting free Italians.
Evening star., 1943-12-12
Para|yzed Colombian Girl
Walks al Warm SPRINGS
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
WARM SPRINGS, Ga. Dec. IL
Even II Carmen Uribe doesn't get
home by Christmas, it will be a
happy one for her here, because she
started walking yesterday.
The 12- year old. curly haired
daughter OF South American farm
er In Charala. Colombia. 500 miles
north of Bogota, was stricken with
paralysis at the age of two. She
was brought here three months ago
by Walter E. Hammond, a mineral
expert of the Tariff Commission,
who made her trip possible.
Carmen has undergone several
operations since arrival at the Warm
Springs Foundation, developed by
President Roosevelt for treatment
Of aftereffects of infantjle paralysis.
Now her casts are off and she's
learning what it means to walk.
Physicians had said the child
might possibly return home before
Christmas, but they are awaiting
word from Mr.. Hammond, who is
believed to be en- route from Colom-
bia to Washington.
Every time you lick q War savings
stamp you help lick the Axis.
Evening star., 1943-12-12
Tito S Forces Ho|dinu
Despite. Pressure by
New Nazi Reserves
BY the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, Dec. 11.-Marshal Josip
Broz's (Tito'S Partisan Yugoslav
army, which has breasted for a week
the full shock of a heavy German
offensive, held firm tonight in the
most important area of Slovenia
athwart the enemy's Fiume- Trieste
supply head in the upper Adriatic.
Meanwhile, a broadcast appeal
from Tito's headquarters urging all
Yugoslavs to leave enemy-held towns
and localities "as the Allied air force
is helping the operations of w rgoslav
units" focused attention on the slow
but steady rise of his Balkan third
front" to a more commanding place
in the whole Allied grand war
scheme
The British radio said today
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-12
ANN ARBOR. Dec II

DLUEBOOKS may come and
I'D go, but rushing goes on
fureNrrHor 50. feel University
"A Michigan girls who are par
ticipatng IN the mad scramble.
even though Tho tension has
been greatly liEhtcncd albeit
heightened by the new system
of stretching The parties over
6No WCck-ondS instead of con-
ccn'ratrC them into the first
week of school
For while II WAS difficult 10
determine whether the CroanS
issuing from league houses and
dormS were caused by an eco
Monies quiz or the fact that the
cleaner, took so long 10 do that
new gray Sult. But now the
hvc-WcCk tests have won a
close race for being the more
formidable, since the girls have
found that they can have fun
at the sorority houses
RatloninC has brought its
change IN rushing parties as n
has IN everything else. but the
lack of an elaborate spread
seems 70 bother no one.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-12
Rdtionin8 Fails to Hamper
Michigan Goods Parties

The Tri Delts have made
their parties very enjoyable
despite the difficulties. This no
doubt was partly due to the
hard work of Kay and Pat
Burton, Mary Palmer, Peggy
KOhr. Mary Lou Kimball,
Dorothy Kittredge, b o b b / G
Heym. and Peggy Morgan.
Among others who have be-
gun TO relax and enjoy them
selves at the various houses are
Dodie Hoffman, Marllyn and
Barbara Metz. and Kay Eddy.
Although Doris Buchanan, as
the assistant rushing chairman
at the Alpha Chi Omega house,
has been busy, the A Chi O'S
have been participating in
other activities as we'll They
gave tea dance Saturday for
the sailors on CampuS-not en-
maSSe OF course, but there was
a pretty good crowd
Rushing about carrying trays
and being charming were Carol
Cothran. Pat Sanders. Phyllis
Banbrook, Judy Bot, June
Pioneering. and Mary BARLEY.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-12

dalchfor Barbara. on Dec ~
from Scr.pps College u CALI
fmna AbQut me same time
Shirley CraC. daughter of Mr.
and Nr Lyman Craig viii arr
rive home from The University
Of Arizona
SIR and Mrs Morgan y.
Douglas Jr who are living IN
Cleveland were guests at the
Douglas home in Lone Pine
road for several days last week
Mr. and Mrs Alan Won't and
their two children have moved
from CraDbrook road 20 tho
Martin J. Builcl home on West
wood drive
Mrs John + Shaw IS -plannWC
20 spend the Christmas season
with her family Mr. and Mrs,
John L. Morley and Mr. and
Mrs Frederick Latta Smith IN
Mansfield d
Mrs A S AIcpike of Guild
ford road has returned from a
visit with MIR and Mrs j A..
Gosney m Kansas City Mo
Mrs John H. Lovett 3Hd her
father Manly Davis. left this
week for Naples. Fla Mrs.
DAVIS had preceded them and
Mr. and Mrs. John w Blanch-
ard VIII loln them next week
for Tho holdaN season
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-12
New CenturyC
Hears DR.. Glazer

DR.. b. BENEDICT GLAZER
of Temple Beth Fl will be guest
speaker at the meeting of the
Detroit New Century Club
Monday at 100 p. m In the
auditorium Of the Ingleside Club.
DR.. Glazer. who will be in
PRODUCED by Mrs. Angus ~.
Mcdonald, will speak on The
Foundations of Better Human
Relationships"
Members Of the club will
bring Christmas gifts for either
men or women for charity.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-12

For school, for special exceptional collected from @
California Hand selected
Practical but and festive as Chr'fma'
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-12
Temple Israel
To Stripe Knitters

MRS. JEROME kANTFR,
chairman of the Red Cross unit
of the Temple Israel SlSterhood.
viii present merit stripes TO
members who have put m 200
hours or more IN knitting or
sewing during the past year, at
"A dessert luncheon Monday al
/ p m at the Detroit Institute
of Arts
The program following Will
include a Skit depicting the or
carnations war effort pro-
gram, and two talks on the
work of the Girl Scouts 10y Miss
Jane Levin and Miss Roberts
SNYDER.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-12
Catholic Group
Charity Party Set

THE ANNUAL charity party
given by the Catholic Daughters
Of America, Court Detroit, will
be held at its meeting Monday
at 8 p. m in tle Activities
Building. Miss Helen r. Miller
will preside.
Members will bring gifts Of
clothing. toys, books or games
10 be sent 10 a needy southern
mission, conducted by the Holy
Ghost Fathers which the group
assists each year.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-12
NtroAucing

CAROLYN ANN RODE born Nov IS to 1t and Mrs
John Rode Betty Ann Towar).
SUSANNA BEN born Nov 20 to Capt. and Mrs
Edward R. Ben (Irene Chargot).
MARTIN ROBINSON EDWARDS born Dec 2 to Capt
and Mrs. Aaron R. Edwards MARY Katherine Martin).
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-12
Duckwitzes Visit GiImores

1t Col and Mrs William NJ
Duckwitz have come from Fort
Knox for a visit with Mr. and
Mrs. Charles n. Gilmore of De
troit. Co. DuckWitz VIII 60
east early next week, and Mrs.
Duckwitz and her family VIII
move out 10 their home near
Orchard Lake for an indefinite
period
Mr. and Mrs Walter Thomp-
son are planning 10 60 10 their
winter home m Palm Beach
early IN January
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-12
Mrs. Wilson Returns

Mrs G. + Wilson returned 10
hcr IA % n Q LonEmcadow
Wednesday after 10 DAYS, stay
In New York
Barbara IhChle entertained
group of friends AZ dinner Sat
urdsy evening m her home m
Squirrel road.
Her brother and slSter-.n-iaW,
Pfc. and Mrs y Bradley ilIGhIe
Jr- are expected home about
Dec. IS tor . Shori visit from
Douglas. Ariz
Mr.. and Mrs +. ! Anderson
Of Orchard Ridge road are plan
nlnC a cocktail party Dec IS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-12

(Hinkston Studiol
Mrs. William John Mes
bitt was Miss Rosemary
Alice Peters, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. T HON a s
Peters. before her marriage
in st. Theresa's Church.
Homemakers Club Of the Cen
trial YWCA will hold its Christ
mas party Wednesday beginning
at u noon at the ~"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-12
Barbara Booth Returning

AIR and Mrs NJ S Perry
Williams of Adams road are
spending the week IN New
York
Mr.. and Mrs A. r Cornwall
Of Watertown. y. Y. have re-
turned home after q visit with
Mr. and Mrs. Fritz {. Hyde Jr,
Of Long Lake road
Mr. and Mrs Warren :
Booth " are expecting their
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-12

Gillette Jr. IS chairman OF
the pau1ncsS committee Mrs.
Benjamin Brew sicr is ln
charge Of invitations and
Mrs. James A. Bcrestora will
have charge ~ ticket sales.
Mrs Paul Is Hoffman Is
chairman Of frc floor com-
n.ttCC-
Imperial Valley press., 1943-10-19
Close Friend Of
Slain Millionaire
Testifies at Trial
No Suspicious Noise
AT Time of Murder, Oakes
Companion Tells Jury

NASSAU, Bahamas, Oct.
10. (UP)-The best friend
of multi-millionaire Sir Har-
ry Oakes slept restlessly
within a few feet of him the
night he was brutally murdered in
his luxurious, 20-room seaside villa
yet heard no suspicious sound, he
testified today at the trial of Sir
Harry's son-in-law on a charge of
murder.
Harold G.. Christie said he had
been awakened twice that fatal
night. Once by mosquitoes buzzing
around his head, and once by a
thunderstorm. But he heard nothing
from the adjoining room where,
during the night, Sir Harry was
bludgeoned and left dead on his
flaming bed.
Fat, fortyish, and semibald, Chris
tie wore a white linen suit. The
boyish-appearing defendant stared
searchingly at him. He is a native
of Nassau and a wealthy real estate
promoter.
Christie told of joining Sir Harry
on the afternoon of July 7 and
Continued on page 6, .ol. =.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-10-19
Morgenthau Visits
On Battle Fronts

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19.-CUP)-
Secretary of Treasury Henry Nor
genthau, jr., is in Algiers on a tour
of battle fronts to discuss money
matters with the commanders OF
the United Nations forces.
He also undoubtedly will discuss
fiscal affairs with government Of
ficials of the various iiations visit
ed.
This indicated that the proposals
of the United States for post
war stabilization fund and for a
world bank would be the matters
discussed with the officials of the
governments visited
Two assistants are with Morgen-
thau: DR.. Harry d. White, who is in
charge of the treasury division OF
monetary research and the man
who drew Typ the American pro-
posals for the stabilization fund and
the world bank, and Fred Smith, a
confidential advisor to Morgen-
thau.