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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08
Council Given
View of Post
War Projects

Ypsilanti City council Monday
evening had preview OF the
s1.ll0,7O0 public improvement pro-
gram now being visualized by the
Board OF Public Works as part OF
the post war planning program for
this area.
The plans we're outlined in brief
form by Carl Greim, manager OF
public utilities, who pointed out
that even now the city filtration
plant is in need OF enlargement.
Although the filtration plant,
built but a few years ago, made al
lowance for % per cent increase
in population in the city. margin
that was felt safe for many years.
population has increased at such
a rapid rate that there is now dan
ger OF shortage or curtailed serv-
ice during the summer. This situa
ton was noticeable last summer,
even after the Ford Bomber Plant
had ceased to use huge quantities
OF water from Ypsilanti.
Other projects contemplated In
the program are extension OF wa
ter mains and other outlets. in
creased capacity OF the sewage dis
posal plant, bringing of natural gas
10 Ypsilanti and extension OF gas
mains. %
T. Fred Older, city street com
missioner and engineer, added two
more possible projects to the list,
storm sewers $4,000 and city
storehouse 100000.
No steps toward preparing any
of these plans are contemplated by
the city until the state financial
picture is clarified. Mr.. Older is at
tending a meeting today called in
the Rackham Building, Detroit, to
determine what cooperation may
be obtained from the state.
There are now 400 men en-
ployed in Ypsilanti factories. What
percentage of these will still have
employment after the war has not
been determined SO the city lacks a
basis for determining the extent OF
public works needed to cushion the
industrial situation when the war
ends.
The Board OF Public Works rec
commended that engineers draw
ings and Specifications for only the
most urgent be prepared.
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08
PoEtics IN
.REA Probed

Washington, Feb. SINS Sec
rotary OF Agriculture Claude Il.
Wickard was asked today to tell
what he new OF purported at
tempts to swing members OF rural
electric cooperatives behind Presl-
dent Roosevelt's 1910 campaign
and a subsequent senatorial drive
in Arkansas.
The request came from the Sen.
ate Agriculture Subcommittee in
vestigating the Rural Electrical
Administration, which finances the
cooperatives, and which has been
charged with building political
machine in violation OF the Hatch
Clean Politics Act. Wickard was
asked to appear next Thursday
This is the first instance In
which a cabinet officer has been
asked to testify before the embat-
tied committee since it began last
fall to pry into activities OF the
REA. and of Robert B. Craig, for.
mer deputy administrator.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

use. with the state ballot system
to rule in the United States IL the
states have adequately provided for
absentee voting by service men and
women.
The parliamentary situation in
the Senate became SO confused
that some members. assailed the
move OF the leadership as ridicu-
lous,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08
Council Notes

Councilman Alfred T. DeOtte,
fifth ward. submitted his resigna-
ton TO the council. effective April
!. He plans TO move 10 another
part Of the city.
Merle Renton. building electrical
and sanitary inspector. also re-
signed his municipal positions due
TO the fact that he T. entering bust
ness, having participated in pur-
chase OF the MILAN Hardware store.
Planning commission was given
a new request from Charles De-
lano asking rezoning Of lot 1871,
original plat from class B resi-
Dental to either class C CONNER
ciaf. or Glass ID Industrial
Nine change orders having to
do with the Boyer Hospital add
ton were approved. They are de-
signed to take advantage OF i'm
proved furnishings. equipment and
materials now available.
Hearing was set for March 20
on a petition for the closing OF an
alley between Huron and Chidester
ST. 10 Bell st. from the south side
OF Race st.
Members OF city council were in
yited by Andrew Smith, president
OF the Junior Board of Commerce
TO be guests OF that organization
at its annual Bosses Night" pro-
gram and dinner Feb. L in Hotel
Huron.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08
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Industrial Union
Chooses Delegates
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At a special meeting OF the
Washtenaw Industrial Union at
Local so rooms, Monday evening.
del. gates A. f.. Augustus and
Charles Bridges were elected to at
tend the political action committee
meeting to be at the Book-Cadillac
Hotel. Detroit. Mar and 5. Mr..
Augustus was also appointed a dele
gate from the county council 10
the Ypsilanti Post War Plansing
Committee.
installation OF the newly elected
council officer viii take place next
Tuesday evening.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

Nikopol. providing ore for an e..
timated so TO So per cent OF GER
manys steel furnaces, was a rag
ing inferno itself today after ,hs
Nazis applied the torch to the city.
The enemy fell steadily back be-
fore Red Army forces which, spear
headed by tommygunnerg droys
into the Nikopol outskirts and
blasted the Germans out OF house
after house. Nazi demolition crews
blew up stores and buildings raih'
er than have the wealth OF the
MANGANESE city fall into Russian
hands.
Fall OF the city was expected
shortly. one Russian column al
ready having severed the westward
escape routes that had remained
open for the five Sazi divisions
garrlsoning the area
To the north, another huge Ger
man army consisting OF remnants
OF 10 divisions was being com
pressed into tightening circle
west OF Cherkassy. While the Rus
SLAMS waged battles OF "annthila-
ton" against the approximately
10000 trapped Nazis. the enemy
tried unnecessarily To smiah
| through the iron ring.
Breaks UP Threat
Bringing up tank and infantry
reserves. the German army sought
to batter its way to the relief OF
the entrapped forces 4 Soviet
counter blow broke up the enemy
threat.
StIll farther north, another Rus
sian army increased the threat 10
Narva in Estonia. and another IN
tlicted a heavy blow" on Ger
msas barring the way 10 the lat
Wan border.
The Red army cleared the Ger
man snipers from the Narva sub
urbs on the east bank OF tho Mar
va River. while Russian heavy al
tillery blasted the city which lies
some five miles west OF the Es-
tonian frontier.
In their drive toward Latyia. so.
Wet troops northwest Of Novozo'
kolniki wiped out more than 5000
Nazls, and captured upwards OF ~
towns and villages.
Anticipate Drive
| Meanwhile, the Allies antieipat-
ed an about Nazi effort 20 di lodge
the Anglo American amphibious
forces from the An1io Nettuno
beachhead south OF Rome. While
adverse weather conditions pre-
vented the Allies from making full
use OF aircraft for cover. the Ger
mans hammered the Fifth Army
units below the eternal city.
For some time. the enemy has
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08
Week Left
in Bond Drive

With just one week left before
the official close Of the Fourth War
Loan Drive. Ypsilanti has app ok.
mately one third OF her quota 10
fulfill, in the sum OF 1929, $3.50.
Total bonds sold to date are $685.
1880, while today's sales amount
to sl0,036.50, with $500 30 having
been in Z bonds and sl07i in 9th
ers.
In Washtenaw County the grand
total is S5,94S.129 with Sl.4l7,-
469.50 OF this haying been in f
bonds. Ann Arbor's sales In +
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08
Congress Today
(By Associated Press
C.-Nx

CBy Associated Press
Senate
Moves toward final vote on fed
eral war ballot meets at j. a. m,
EW~).
Military subcommittee inquiries
into quality OF civilian shoe leath-
er 10000.
House
Continues debate on Treasury
Post Office appropriation bill
(noon).
Foreign Affairs Committee starts
hearing on Jewish refugee iegisla-
ton 10000.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08
Paper Fills
Freight Cars

Ypsilanti High School students
Melted two full freight cars OF pa
per, and were we'll on their way
toward filling a third. following a
waste paper drive Monday after
noon in which classes were dis
missed, the entire student body
working on the drive. The three
carloads will be equivalent to ap.
proximately 81 tons of paper. Dur.
ing the schools last scrap drive.
which lasted one week. about 1875
tons OF paper were brought in, fill
ing seven carloads.
1t is planned TO have a general
collection OF waste paper once
month from now on. Students have
requested residents contributing
paper to be sure to tie all bundles
securely.
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WASHINGTON UP Civilians
were warned today that they cannot
expect a greater food supply this
year and may even get somewhat
smaller allotments. A Department
of Agriculture report predicted that
food production will surpass the
1943 record yield, but said that any
increase will go for greater mill
tary and lend-lease needs and pos
sible shipments for European relief.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08
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Council Delays Vote
on Recreation Park

Request by American Legion Post
2S2 for use OF Recreation Park for
annual celebration OF the Fourth OF
July from June 90 to July was
laid on the table for two weeks.
This action was taken to allow
aldermen time to determine public
sentiment with regard to- use OF the
park for this purpose.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08
Elmer Davis Wins Battle
For Control of Department

takes heavier responsibilities than
1t has ever had to meet before.
Military commanders in north
ern Europe, the Mediterranean,
and the Far East rely on us for an
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08
NaZiS Turn Vital Steel CITY
Into Inferno Before Leaving
Attack Likely
on Beachhead
Near Rome

With Allied Invasion Forces,
South OF Rome. Feb. 8-(Delsysd).
-UP-A German sirplsne dive
bombed an American evacuation
hospital on this beaehhesd today.
killing &c and rounding 43 psr-
sons. Including several Army
nurses. The dead Included two
women nurses, four doctors. four
wounded doushboys who just had
been carried In from the front. and
rs enlisted men attached 10 the
hospital unit.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

OF
n ward ari RomeT 4
IS is Trcho
oRomes
TIT
s
the famed MonteC
is
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

See TAXES-Page 3
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See OWI-Page 5
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

NEW YORK-lNS- Strict en-
forcement OF Army rules regarding
dress aud the salute was ordered
In New York City today by Brig.
Gen. Ralph X. Robertson. COM
handing general, District /, End
service command. Soldiers who
fail to salute officers, who walk
around with open coats, scuffed
shoes or caps on the backs OF their
Seads will be picked up by mill
tary police.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

LONDON-INS-The House OF
Commons was informed today that
Britain and the French Committee
|of National Libe alton have signed
two agreements. involving finances
land mutual aid. Sir John Ander.
|son. chancellor OF the excheuuer.
announced the pacts. adding: This
fs a happy aug1ry for our. future
Financial and economic relationship
with France
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

See BoNDS-Page 5
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

TRENTON. n. J.-INS - Clar-
ence Hill, 33. stolid negro Army
private. was in Mercer County Jail
today, held without bail, after emit
ering a plea of not guilty OF the six
Duck Island Lovers Lane mHfd-
MIS- in 1888. 1889 and 1910. Hill,
tne father OF two children, was in
Quoted into the Army IS months
ago.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

JOLIET. Ill.-INS- The death
OF Robert Scott, who began a color
| full career in Detroit as a youthful
wizard of finance and wound up IN
| the state penitentiary in Joliet a
| few years later. was announced
A1day by prison officials. He was
/ a. years old and had been in pri-
son under a life sentence since
July 10. 1926. for the murder OF
Joseph Maurer in a drug store hold
|up in Chicago, April ., 1924.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

LONDON-INS- The Japs were
reported today to be entering the
European diplomatic market on
| a large scale. The Daily Express
lin an Istanbul dispatch said the
Saps want to center their western
Espionage system at lstanbul.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

FALL RIVER, Mass.-lNS-The
Army was in control of seven
strike bound textile mills today
Dsut leaders of 5000 striking work
ers gave no indication of favoring
an early cessation of the walkout.
Three Independent unions, which
called the strike nine weeks ago
BECAUSE of alleged infringement of
their rights under contracts be-
|tween the mills and the CLIO,
Echeduled a mass meeting for to-
! mig MT to discuss the Army's con-
|trol OF the mills.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

SIOUX CITY. Ia.-lNS- Sioux
City letter carriers were under ord
ers today TO ring the doorbells Of
all homes at which they leave mail.
Harry ]. Gleason said
the importance OF current mail
deliveries. which include thousands
OF government checks, inspired the
order.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

PORTLAND Ore.-Vice Presi-
Dent Henry A. Wallace faced full
schedule of events on his arrival
in Portland today. Wallace was
to tour shipyards in the forenoon
hand make a speech at the Port
land Victory Center highllghting
"Avenge Bataan Day.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES leaders
representing striking workers in
26 Chicago area foundries~ were
to meet today with officials of the
Regional Labor Board. 1t was
Hoped the = Getting would bring
about a compromise agreement that
would send the workers back TO
their jobs pending settlement OF
their wage increase demands.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

' HOLLYWOOD-INS - Despite
the fact that she was back at hel
classes in Los Angeles high Schoo
today, Gwenn Carter, II, was
married to Donald O'Con
nor, Universal Studios lS-year
old jitterbug star. The young cou
pie. engaged IS months. slipped
y cross the border last Saturday ano
were married in Tia Juana, it wa:
announced today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

CHICAGO-INS - The Chicago
Sun announced today the resigna-
lion OF Silliman Evans as publisher
because of the pressure of his other
interests. Evans is owner and
publisher OF the Nashville Tonnes
sean, a director of the American
Airlines, and a director OF the
Maryland Casualty Company. He
has maintained residence in Nash
vile since publication OF the sun
began.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-02-08

SALEM, Ore.-INS-Oregon will
have Is delegates attending the
Republican National Convention
this year, according to official in
formation received at the State
Department today from the Repub-
lican National Committee.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-27
PROBE OF BEER
JOINTS PLANNED
To Be Investigated Before
Permits Issued Or
Revoked

Wilmington ''holes-in-the-walr
u,here beer and soft drinks, anc
little else, are dispensed, will BIZ
Investigated thoroughly before bee,
licenses are renewed or awarded,
+ was determined yesterday by
the City Council.
The local olives" came in for
General censoring, with Mayor
Bruce B. Cameron clubbing them
"cesspools of crime"
The motion to withhold approval
Of applications for 40 beer licenses
was made after Council Garland
& Currin observed that many of
he Joints are not holding to
their agreement to sell high
percentage of other goods.
The licenses were subsequently,
granted.
Mayor Cameron declared that.
in his opinion enough people in
Wilmington are selling beer to
force us to scrutiniZe all future
applications, and to deny them
where advisable"
Cameron and Currin were dele
gated by the council to make q
comprehensive survey of the situa-
ton. The police are already check
ing many establishments, to learn
whether or not they are violating
the liquor laws. A surprise Sun
day morning raid this week re-
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-27
Dairy Subsidy Payments To Be
Gut In Summer By The VIA.

WASHINGTON, April 2e. -tR-
The War Food Administration an
nounced today that dairy prod,1c
ton subsidy payment rates will hr
reduced IS cents a 100 pounds ~
wholemilk and 2 cents a pound or
butterfat during May, June, JULY
and August.
Tht rates will be increased again
in September for period endine
March 81, 1945. The payments are
conditioned, the VIA said, upon
congressional provision for admin
strative expenses.
The program, as now set up. is
expected to cost between $500 .O00
600 and $500, 100000 a year The
payments are being made the
VIA explained, to offset increases
in dairy production costs since
September, 1912, and thereby to
encourage production and TO main
tain present ceiling prices on milk
and other dairy products.
Rates during the next four
months will range from IS to IS
cents a hundred pounds for whole
milk and 6 cents a pound for but
terfat. The present rates range
from so to 80 cents for milk and
8 cents for butterfat
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-27
PARSLEY LEAVES
$65,000 ESTATE

The will of R. A. Parsley, prom.
ine1t lumber man who died here
April 20, filed and probated in New
Hanover county superior courr
Tuesday, leaves the entire Parsley
estate listed at $65,O0O to Mrs.
Elizabeth Payne Parsley, h S
widow, who has been named
eXecutriX.
The will was drawn July 9, 1917.
The properties listed are $4,000
in personal effects, and $4,000 in
real estate.
Part of the property in the name
Of Mr.. Parsley is that which was
condemned by the City of vii.
mington for the building of the
new Sweeney waterworks plant,
adjoining the Hilton Lumber com.
pany property.
The city made Mr.. Parsley an
offer of $12, 500 for the land, after
several appraisals. The figure was
rejected. The case is still pending
in Superior court, and will be
either continued or settled, de.
pending upon the will of the bene.
ficiaries.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-27

Beginning Sept. l and for the
period ending next March 81. the
rates will range from go to &C
cents for milk and 10 cents for
butterfat.
Announcement of the rates d
payment for II months ahead
should encourage dairy farmers to
conserve grain feeds during the
pasture season. the VIA said,
And thus enable them to feed
heavier during the fall and winter
months when the rates of payment
are highest"
The rates for whole milk by
states for the May-August period
and for the September March
period, respectively, include:
Georgia IS and 80 Gets.
North Carolina - IS and 90
cents.
South Carolina - IS and 90
cents.
Tennessee - Fayette and Shelby
counties, As and 70 cents; all other
counties IS and 60 cents.
Virginia - As and 70 cents.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-27

Heavy timed Gamer with
wire rack. Holds 8 at. jars.
Leakproof, double locked
seams. Strong handles for
easy handling.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-27
Four II Year Old Bows
Enlist In The Navy

Four more 17-year-old boys have
enlisted in the United States Naval
Reserve the local recruiting office
announced yesterday. They are:
Paul Joseph Baschon, Jr., 30 N.
10Th Street, Quincy Jackson Hut
nam, Jr., 105 N. 7th Street, AL
1red W. Jones, Lumberton and
henry Wellington Smith, Penn.
broke.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-27
Top Prices On Hogs
To Be Cut On MAY Is

WASHINGTON, April 26.-R-
In move to conserve corn, cur
rent ceiling prices On hogs weigh
ing more than 240 pounds will be
reduced to rs cents a hundred
weight effective May Is, the Of
flee of Price Administration an
nounced tonight.
The action, which follows close
ly War Food Administration or.
der restricting the sale of corn to
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-27

government buyers in 125 Midwest
corn belt counties in five states.
was taken by OPA in conference
with the VIA, the War Produc
ton Board and the Office of Ec-
onamic Sterilization.
The reduction in the ceiling is
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-27

lot Of people out of mischief" Ma
yor Cameron commented.
Nichols advised that night COL
lections of garbage in the restau-
rant area have already gone into
effect.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-27
GOVERNOR APPOINTS

. RALEIGH April 26. -(P-Gov-
ernor Broughton today announced
the disappointment of DR.. Tai
mage T. Spence of Raleigh to the
state board of osteopathic exam
lnation and registration for a term
expiring May l, 1949.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-27

intended, the price agency said.
TO discourage the use of corn and
other essential grains in bring
ing hogs up to heavy, uneco1omi.
cal weights"
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-27
Could Victoria Reign GO Years
with Stomach Ulcer Pains2

1England's beloved Queen could hardly
nave relgned SO wisely for So years and
remained so hale and hearty hsd sha
suffered stomach ulcer pains. Don't 10.
more your sufferings Try Udga for re-
lief Of ulcer and stomach pains, indi-
gestlon, gas pains, for heartburn burn
ing sensation, bloat and other condi-
tons caused by excess acid. Get a Csc
box Of Udga Tablets from your drug
glst. First dose must convince or re-
turn box to us and get DOUBLE YOUR
MCNEY BACK. Saunders Drug Store
and drug stores everywhere.
Evening star., 1944-01-23
Party Planned
For Artists

Mrs. S. Gordon Green, wife of 1t
Col. Green. will entertain at tea
Tuesday afternoon in honor of Miss
Mildred Brown, well-known pastel
artist, and Mrs. Clarence Isabelle
Boone, illustrator and fashion de-
signer.
A number of Miss Browns por-
traits and sketches will be on exhibi-
ton including the new painting of
Miss Nancy Green, young daughter
OF the hostess Miss Green is shown
in the portrait wearing one of the
gowns of her grandmother, Mrs. c.
j. Russell, widow of Chief Justice
Russell of the Georgia Supreme
Court. Also included in the exhibi-
tion will be hats designed by Mrs.
Boone and which she sells to aid the
war effort.
Assisting Mrs. Green during the
afternoon will be Mrs. Malcolm C.
Tarver, Mrs. Hugh Peterson, Mrs.
Thomas L. Camp, Mrs. George T.
Klipstosa, Mrs. william p. Crismond.
Mrs. Myron G. Pawley, Mrs. John H.
Blakemore, Mrs. w. Taylor Downing,
Mrs. Ernest Stockton, Mrs. H. S.
Buchholz and Mrs. Charles Morris
Cook.
Evening star., 1944-01-23
Lucille Mitchell
Weds Mr.. DEMPSEY

Mrs. John A. Mitchell announces
the marriage Of her daughter, Miss
Lucille Esther Mitchell, to Mr.. Ray
mond G. Dempsey, u. 8. n. son OF
Mrs. Bessie Weisser. The wedding
took place December 10 at Patter-
son Memorial Methodist Church in
Baltimore, the Rev. Robert Current
ofdciating at the ceremony, which
was attended by only relatives and
close friends Of the couple.
Following short wedding trip,
Mr.. Dempsey returned to San Diego,
Calf, where he is attending Omcer
Candidate School, and Mrs. Demp-
sey returned to Washington, where
she is residing with her mother. The
bride Is the daughter Of the late Mr.,
Mitchell and the granddaughter of
the late Capt. j. Walter Mitchell,
U. S. A.