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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-11
Nora B. Cusick
And Boland
Are Engaged
Bridegroom Son of
Late Representative
From Pennsylvania

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene A. Cusick of
Scranton, Pa, announce the en-
gagement OF their daughter, Miss
Nora Barbara Cusick, to Capt.
Christopher T. Boland, son Of the
late Representative Patrick j. Be-
land Of Pennsylvania and Mrs. b.
land, who completed the unexpired
term Of her husband In the House
Of Representatives.
Miss Cusick was graduated from
Marywood Seminary in Scranton
and from Manhattanville College OF
the Sacred Heart in New York.
Capt. Boland Is graduate Of VAL
ley Forge Military Academy in
Wayne, Pa: of Georgetown Univer-
sity and Of Harvard Law School. He
Is now on duty in the War Depart
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-11

as other stronger and warming re-
freshment with dainty sandwiches
and cakes, the results Of her own
culinary skill.
The hostess wore simple street.
length frock Of black, several strings
of pearls about her neck being the
only relief to its severity. She
greeted her guests wherever she hap
pened to be In the drawing rooms.
Tea was served in front of the win
dows in the second room and not
far from a CHEEKY open fire. Here
many stood for some minutes after
coming in and slipped their tea or
coffee while they grew warm. Many.
Of the guests arrived on feot from
streetcars three blocks away and
others made the trip on foot, en-
joying the snow.
Miss Edwina Eustis, who was So
1oist at the concert which DR.. Hans
Kinder conducted, was among the
early arrivals, DR.. and Mrs. Kinder
reaching there somewhat later. She
wore the gown In which she ap-
peared In the concert, OF white chif-
fon with silver embroidery on the
bodice, the long untrimmed skirt
falling In soft folds. With it she
kept on her short marten fur
jacket.
Mrs. Walter Bruce Howe, chair
man of the Woman's Committee OF
the orchestra, was there with her
son, 1t. Bruce Howe, and Mrs.
George Angus Garrett also was ac-
companied by her son, Mr.. McCul-
Tough Darlington, now in the Army.
and several of his friends from a
nearby camp who were in town for
the week end.
Mrs. Robert Low Bacon, who was
hostess after the first concert this
season, arrived fairly early as did
Mrs. Beale and Mrs. Cornelius VAN
derbilt, who is staying in town in
definitely because of the continued
illness Of her son, Maj. Cornelius
Vanderbilt. jr., U. s. A., at Walter
Reed Hospital. Mrs. Vanderbilt was
IN mourning without color or glitter
to relieve its severity. Most of the
feminine guests were in black with
some Of them having a blouse
trimmed with gold like Mrs. Howe,s
and there were one or two in bright.
warm red frocks like Mrs. Robert H.
Dunlap, who, however, kept her
Persian lamb coat on.
Representative Joseph Clark Bald
win Of ew York City, new men,
Der of the House, with Mrs. Bald
win and their daughter, Miss Fanny
Baldwin, were there also. Mr.. and
Mrs. Laurence S. Rockefeller and
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Finletter of
New York, the latter formerly Miss
Gretchen Damrosch, daughter of
DR.. and Mrs. Walter Damrosch. Mr..
Joseph Wallenstein, stage director
Of the Metropolitan Opera Co., was
very complimentary over the work
of the orchestra in the Mailer
Fourth Symphony" with which he
IS particularly familiar through his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-11
Luxembourg Fete
Is Called Off

The Minister Of Luxembourg and
Nine. La Calais have decided not
to hold their customary reception
January % In honor Of the birthday
anniversary of Her Royal Highness,
the Duchess Of Luxembourg.
The decision has been made IN
order to cooperate with the gov
eminent policy Of promoting the war
effort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-11

On the corner Of Thirteenth
and q streets stands . COM
pletely modern up-to-the-minute
four story building through
whose doors each day pass more
servicemen than probably any
other building in Washington
with the exception Of Union
Station. It's the Pepsi Cola cam
teen for servicemen and It's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-11
Mrs. Arthur Fowler Hostess
After Symphony Concert
q Esferfd;ns so in Georgetown Home;
Mr.. and Mrs Myers Gipe Dinner
By Katharine Brooks.

By KafhariNe Brooks. 80 ~.
Conversation at the delightful late afternoon party which Ms
Arthur Fowler yesterday following the Nan,I
phony Orchestra transportation much a. aht t
program which most Of the guests had heard.
Georgetown numbering affair was another ~
those arranged with COMMITTEES a. the
tiona Symphony Orchestra through the tho
which headed Mrs Robert oser
Mckay " -
Mrs Fowler extremely coffee and te. AZ .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-11

weekly 1tUen0-
arcc averages
$4,000 men. On
Saturday alone
the attendance
averages 5000.
Five hundred
and Gig h t y
three volunteer
v o m q n, who
come through
t h . Civilian
Defense Vol.
unteer Bureau.
serve here UNI
der the able di-
rection of Miss
Rita McGarry.
Some serve on
the hrst floor.
where the can
teen Is: others
on the second
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-01-11
CDA Court to Meet

Plans for the coming year will be
presented at the monthly meeting
OF Court Prince Georges No. 1910,
Catholic Daughters Of America, at
8 pm. Thursday in st. sJerome's
Hall, Hyattsyille.
Evening star., 1943-08-26

account by the law firm Of Nutter
McClennen 81 Fish, Boston, as exec
utors' compensation or commissions
and that she and Mr.. McClennen
had served jointly as executors.
The suit says that Mr.. McClennen
wrote letter to Mrs. Lloyd and
that he claimed that through ap-
proval of the letter she had given
up her right to the commissions.
Mrs. Lloyd claims in the suit, how
ever, that she never considered that
she had given up such right. Ac-
cordingly, the suit asks for a half
OF the total commissions.
The late Demarest Lloyd, promi-
Evening star., 1943-08-26
Caught by Victims Wife,
Pants Thief Sheds Them

James Banks, 58, colored, is a man
who knows enough not to argue
when he is in a difficult position, he
testified in Municipal Court yester-
day.
Banks said his troubles started
Tuesday when he stole a pair of
trousers hanging on a clothesline
at 828 Third street SW.
Ten minutes later. Mrs. Sarah
Carter saw Banks saunterine down
Evening star., 1943-08-26
Mrs. Demaresf Lloyd Sues
For Executrix Commissions

Mrs. Katharine Nordell Lloyd,
1926 r street NV, yesterday after
noon filed suit against Edward F.
McClennen, prominent Boston at
torney, for S58,83999. which she
claims Is due as her share of COM
missions for serving as executrix
OF the estate of her husband, the
late Demarest Lloyd.
The suit, filed in District Court,
says $117,679.98 was held In special
Evening star., 1943-08-26

nent writer and publisher, died June
"a, 1887, leaving an estate of approx
imately 100000 He had written
extensively for the Christian Science
Monitor, which he served in several
important capacities
The suit was filed in behalf of
Mrs. Lloyd by Attorney Spencer
Gordon,
Evening star., 1943-08-26
Quinn to Take Oath
As Judge Saturday

Thomas D. Quinn will take the
oath OF ofice as Municipal Court
judge Saturday morning at II
o'clock. The oath will be admin
istered by District Court Justice
Matthew F. MCGUIRE In the civil
branch of Municipal Court.
Attorney General Francis Biddle
under whom Mr.. Quinn worked as
administrative assistant In the Jus
tice Department. is expected to at
tend the ceremony.
Evening star., 1943-08-26

the street wearing her husband s
pants. When she demanded that he
return them. Banks nonchalantly
removed them and handed them to
her.
Banks was careful to explain to
Judge Nathan Margold that he was
wearing his own trousers under the
stolen pair.
"It seems they really had the
goods on you this time" said Judge
Margold as he imposed six-month
sentence.
Evening star., 1943-08-26
HIGHEST East Of Rockies

Harvey Peak in the Black Hills of
South Dakota, reaching an altitude
of 7,240, is the highest point east Of
the Rockies
Evening star., 1943-08-26
Swustiko Ancient SYMBOL

The swastika, generally interpreted
as sun symbol, is one Of the most
ancient ornamental forms, used by
early peoples in both hemispheres.
Evening star., 1943-08-26
Friday Only!
F A B r [ C.
r E M n A n rs
~ Price

Q Plain and Printed Royons
. Plain ond Printed Cottons
. Fine Woolens
. WooI-ond-Royons
LANSBURGHS-Fabrics-Third Floor
Evening star., 1943-08-26

Window Shades
orig. NoW
50 Shades; fine auoIity; vor- s5cto
Gus sizes and eoIors; soied '3e 3se ca.
LANSBURGHS-Shades- Floor
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-12
Staff Shakeup
at Selfriidge

Selfridge Field, Mich. May IL
AP-The war Departments first
action following the opening OF It's
Investigation into administrative II.
regulaiitie al the Army Air Base
here was the release OF several
high-ranking officers from their
posts
julius II. Amberg. well known
Michigan attorney from Grand Rap.
ids and special assistant TO Secre-
tary OF War Henry H. Stimson. yes
terday announced that the officers
had been relieved.
Since charges against some OF
the officers we're purely admins.
trative. the names OF the officers
relieved were withheld. Amberg. a
former president OF the Michigan
State Bar Association. explained.
All OF the men, however. will re.
main here until the Investigation
is concluded.
The war Departments lnvestiga
ton is one OF two.pronged probe
being conducted into affairs al
Selfridge Field. The other query
is being undertaken by Rep. Paul
W. Sbafer (R-MichJ for the House
Military Affairs Committee.
Both Investigations were started
following shooting last week at
the base ia which a negro private
was wounded and the commander.
Col william r Cnlmay Wag
placed under arrest.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-12
Milk Supply
May below

Washington, May f2-AP-Fur-
Their restrictions on civilian con
sumption OF dairy products ap-
peared 10 be in the cards today as
government dairy authorities ex-
pressed encouragement over 1913
milk production prospects.
Although none would make any
forecasts, officials OF the war Food
Administration said thought was
being given 10 proposals for ration
ing fluid milk in deiicient produc.
ing areas and eyaporated milk in
all areas and for eurtailing use OF
milk in some dairy products.
The Food Administration II Civ
ing serious study TO a production
report Of the Federal Crop Report.
ing Board which said the late
spring. with generally retarded pas.
lures. and shortages OF high-pro-
tein feeds and skilled labor in many
areas nave discouraged hopes for
a RECORD 1913 milk production in
most dairy quarters
The governments, 1913 food pro
gram called for an inrrease in milk
over last years peak level The
crop board said April production
tell one per cent below that OF the
same month last year. The slump
reflected a decline In the number
Of COWS being MIXED and q drop
in the average volume per COW.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-12
Girls Guests
of Kiwanians

Observing a precedent set num-
Der Of years ago and now an annual
custom, Klwanis Club entertained
al luncheon today Sc members, four
color guards. and maio OF the
Ypsilantl High school Girls Drum
and Bugle Corps. organized some
years ago by the late Professor
John BaInhill. The girls were indi-
vIdually announced to guests at the
luncheon
Accompanied by Miss Mary Lou
Metcalf pianist. Miss Edith Steere
sang two songs. "The Desert Song
by Rhomberg, and "Duna" by Pck.
tall and McGill. Miss Rachel Houck
played a clarinet solo. Miss Metcalt
played a piano number. La Palo.
ma" by Chopin. Miss Madge Starr.
acrobatic dancer. entertained menu
bers with a special dance number.
other guests introduced al the
luncheon were Roland Schafer. F..
n. Chapelle, Bennett Stadtmiller OK
Ypsilanti, and L. G. Bankhead, De-
troit
Frank schimel invited Klwanians
and their wives TO the Thursday
evening luncheon of the Foremsn's
Club at the Lutheran Church.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-12
Wage Freezing to be Clarified
Senate Opens Debate Today
on Revised Ruml Tax Plan.

Washington, May 12-INS-The
Senate today opens debate on the
revised Ruml ay-as-you-go tax bill
cancelling the 1912 or 1913 income
tax. with the Administration bitter
ly opposing it.
Acting Democratic Senate Leader
Lister Hill, Alabama. assumed
leadership for the Administration
in the fight against the measure af-
ter conference with representa-
tives of the Treasury.
The bill, which is designed TO
place individual income taxpayers
on current basis for the first time
in history, was to be presented TO
the Senate by Chairman Walter F..
George CD Ga. OF the Senate FL
nance Committee.
Opposes Cancellation
. While presenting the bill George
today reiterated his opposition to
100 per cent cancellation of years
taxes and Indicated that he may
propose substitute providing for
IS per cent forgiveness.
Sponsors of the modified Ruml
plan bill. under which special anti
windfall provisions are added to
prevent persons making huge war
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-12

Bow Scout Court OF Honor was
Tuesday night ct the Baptist
ChJrch with over so Scouts re-
ocivlng merit badges and awards
Parents OF the Scouts. officials OF
the Boy Scouts OF America OF this
district and other guests attended
tho meeting.
The meeting opened with a color
program in which the Scouts and
their guests heard talks on the flag,
and the Scout oath was given. Rev.
William Shaw. neighborhood com
missioner OF the west neighborhood
introduced the speaker. James War
ner who talked. on The American
Flag &. p. Stsimle presented the
award 10 Scout Troop 81: Duane
mberlain presented Scout Troop
50; Rev. Shaw Troop 80: James
Luebke, Troop 81, and Coastguards-
man Fred Tower. Troop ~.
Scouts and the merit badges and
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-12
Music Festival by Small
Children Planned Friday

The children OF kindergarten and
Primary Grades Of the city schools
are very busy in preparation Of
their annual May Festival program
the program given each year by
the music department OF the schools
under the direction OF Roland Scha.
fer. 1t will be presented in the Ypsi-
lsnti High School auditorium. Fri.
day evening at 1880. II will be fol.
lowed by May Festival program
created by the children Of the later
grades and the high schools.
With the return OF spring 10 YpsI.
lanti comes the awakening OF life
10 tree. bush. the grasses ard the
"a dens. Very naturally a Victory
Garden became the theme OF the
program. After an overture by the
Kindergarten Rhythm Bands. by
song and dance the story is told OF
the return Of Lady Spring, the plant.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-12
Wave Honored For
Whacking Intruder

New York, May 12-lNS - A
WAVE who whacked a would-be in
truder at the Naval Training Sta
ton for Women's Reserves in the
Bronx was honored today.
she Is Apprentice Seaman Aud
reg p. Roberts OF Miami. Fla. and
received a citation for subduing two
men who tried to push their way
into the training station grounds
while she was on guard duty:
Miss Roberts described her ex-
perience in less official language
than that used in the official Navy
citation.
II bopped him. Miss Roberts
said exhibiting a billy the girl
guards carry as arms. She also
chased the othe- intruder and
sounded the alarm bringing help
rom Marine guards stationed near
bv.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-12

ing OF the garden, the early growth
OF the garden. It's neglect when the
early interest wanes and the de-.
lights OF summer entice the chill
dren away. the restoration OF the
garden by labor during the summer
months. and finally the harvest
with its Joys and the desire to thank
Il Him who giveth the harvest
In addition TO learning the songs
and dances the children have been
reading about gardens. discussing
the need OF Victory Gardens and
the health advantages OF garden
work and proper food. telling Of
their plans for gardens. making
friezes for the wall showing the
steps in the preparation and care
OF the garden and the harvest.
creating steps for the dances. plan
ming and helping to make costumes.
and scouting the neighborhood for
garden tools and stage properties.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-12
See FLOOD-Page 8
Retail Prices
For Meat

Washington, May PINS The
complete nationwide list OF cents
per-pound retail prices on beef,
veal, lamb and mutton was issued
today by OPA as part of its pro-
gram to shift the major burden OF
price enforcement to the consumer
and cut food costs FIVE per cent by
alright observance of ceilings.
The new ceilings, effective next
Monday throughout the United
States, will reduce in some instan-
ces the prices charged by independ-
ent stores, which stell from So to So
per cent Of the nations meat, but
actually are from ave to 10 per cent
higher than current prices in many
chain outlets.
However, on June ] 10 per cent
roll back" is scheduled to become
effective on all meats, including
pork which has been under dollars
and-cents maximums since April
|, through the payment Of govern
ment subsidies to meat packers and
professors.
In the meantime. Price Admins
traitor Prentiss NJ. Brown request
ed" chain sores to continue to OBJ
serve their customarily lower mar
gins and maintain prices at
minimum OF 10 per cent under the
flat ceilings established by the new
regulation. He was reported 10
have received assurances OF coop.
Grafton.
Principal effect OF today's an
nouncement will be TO inform con-
sumers and sellers alike OF the
exact legal price in cents-per-pound
for approximately IS cuts OF beef,
zeal, lamb and mutton and pro-
vide the housewife with protection
against illegal overcharges and
profteering.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-12

profits from gaining special bene,
fit, were confident OF passage.
An influential Senate leader pre-.
dicted passage OF the Ruml plan
bill by nine votes. The measure
then would go 10 conference with
the House, where the Ruml plan
has been rejected.
George predicted that passage OF
the modified Ruml plan bill-un.
less vetoed by the President-will
bring an immediate request from
the Administration for new taxes.
Mr.. Roosevelt. he pointed out, has
asked $4,000, 100000 in new taxes
or savings.
No Increase
George proposed a plan under
which an increase in individual in
come taxes which reach a total OF
3,000,000.000 in 1913, will not be
again raised during the war.
He said he may offer a substitute
plan, calling for cancellation OF 20
per cent Of the 1912 tax liability.
with the remaining % per cent be-
ing paid in March 1914 and March
1915. This would be accompanied
by pay.asyou-go plan beginning
with. 1913 taxes.
Il believe that taxpayers could
double up to the extent OF the %
per cent over two years. he said.
1T would not be a heavy burden on
low income groups and those in the
higher income groups are better
able TO bear an added burden"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-12
See WAGES Page ;
Blood Donor
Facts Given

Red Cross Motor Corps. canteen,
donor aides and nurses aides, al a
special meeting Tuesday were given
specific information on the blood
donor program here.
The meeting was conducted by
Miss Estabrook Rankin. chairman
Of the blood donor program for
Ypsilanti.
Mrs. d. h. South spoke on the
definite age limit for donors. 1850,
with no exceptions is TO 81 must
have parents permits each time.
She also spoke OF the need for
more registrars for the downtown
posts. Mrs. Lynn Houck chair
man of arrangement for donor
unit visits cited full rules
First three times must have two
months between. thereafter three
months must elapse between each
donation:
Temperature may be 1915. pulse
1870. hemoglobin So. bsJod pressure
may be between 10 and 200:
Weight at least 40 pounds re-
CARELESS OF stature:
Must never give after having
had hemorrhages from stomach
ulcers must wait FIVE years after
last attack OF stomach ulcers:
Must never have had tubercu.
losis:
Must have Is years after ma.
leria without symptoms;
Must wait nine months after birth
OF baby. nine months after miscsr-
riage. or major operation. and three
months after minor operations:
Must never have had diabetes.
Mrs Lorenz Kisor. chairman OF
the canteen. asked that during
blood donor visits the kitchen be
kept clear.
Mrs A. J. Whitmire asked WON.
en- in any field Of voluntary special
service to register their hours at
the office OF the Civilian Defense
whether Red Cross. ration work.
recreation work. or any other type
OF war effort She stated that this
is not a matter OF personal choice
bu' duty. HOURS may be tele-
phoned in 10 the ONCE OF Civilian
Defense on Tuesday or Friday az.
feTnoons.
Miss Rankin stated the next
blood donor day is 10 be June
from 1850 10 $50 in the afternoon
at the Methodist Church.
Mrs. Palmer Christian. Ann Ar.
bor. chairman OF the county blood
donor program, attended.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-12
to
Meet May Is

Az q meeting OF the Michigan
Council of Churches Tuesday
noon at Willow Lodge, it was voted
to call a meeting OF clergymen
in this area and churches in the
immediate vicinity, at the First
Methodist Church, May 25, at 2
O'Clock.
New workers we're announced
and DR.. Harvey c. Colburn will
work in this area. his work 10
start Immediately. and Paul Buck
holz OF the Presbyterian Church in
Detroit. Rev. W. Morgan Lewis,
from PRINCETON Theological Sem
mary. will start May "a and will
work for the Presbyterian Church
in Ann Arbor and this city. The
worker will divide his time be-
tween these outlying districts.
The committee group went into
one OF the dormitories and saw
the assembly hall which will be
used when completed for their Sun
day services.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-12
May Come in Time
to Avoid New
Coal Strike

Washington, May IL MS A
White Bouse announcement Is ex.
peetei within the neyt few days
clarifying the Administration
wage freezing policies, possibly in
time TO help avert new, nation
wide coal strike next week.
This indication was left by Presi-
dent Roosevelt himself today after
he revealed that he was holding a
series OF conferences with his ad-
visers on the question.
Mr.. Roosevelt stated that he had
talked TO Coal CAR Harold l..
Ickes and Economic Sterilization
Director James Byrnes. The Presi-
dent also added that he scheduled
conferences with War Labor Board
Chairman William II. Davis and
other hOme-front advisers.
WlB Forces Action
II was the WLB and not United
Nine Workers President John L.
Lewis that was forcing the action.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-12
Over Fifty Scouts Receive
Awards at Court of Honor

Awards they received were, from
Troop 81. Roosevelt Schooi Don
aid vest. first aid, safety. 'arm. me
chanics and personal health: Rob.
ert Matthews. Charles Elliott. ant
Robert Wilson stamp collecting:
Charles Elliott cooking and pnL-
liz hoal;h: Lsiley Smith. Reuben
Nols auG Jack Arnet. teaderfoo;.
David Iairiank and william Sweet
s., onl Gsss scout: Bailey Smith.
frs. class scout: Frank Ablesoa.
John Auet. I3mes Bell, John C-ip.
man. Toner Clark. Cha-leg Elli1t..
Alden Packer. Brice Poster, Bailey
Smith. Anthony Steimle. Robert
Wilson. William Wilcox and Thorn.
as Wiilournby. patrol leaders
trlinin.. certificate.
Troop 80. Central School. Don
aid Harris swimming and frs.
see BOY sCoUTS-Psse ;
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1943-05-12
DIR. Colburn
Area Minister

The Congregational Christian
Committee on War Services an.
nounoes the appointment OF DR..
Harvey G. Colburn as Area Minis.
ter OF the Congregational Church
DIR. Colburn will have the pastoral
care OF all Congregational people In
the Ford Bomber Plant area and
will link this area with the work
and services of the local church.
DIR. Colburn was minister of the
First Congregational Church In Yp-
silantl for 10 years.
He has not only famllIarlzed him.
self with Ypsilnntl and its environs
from an ecclesiastical viewpoint
but he has been active In service
clubs and has written history
OF the city.