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Evening star., 1944-10-06
STACKED Deck"

To the Editor OF The Star:
As usual, the point was missed. This
time 1t was J. A. R.--jar-who missed 1t,
but 1t might just rs well have been
some other supporter Of the indispensa-
BILE one.
The pointe Oh, yes. The Republican
candidate. Gov. Dewey, did overlook
part Of the quotation. Jar quoted the
remainder in yours Of october ;. but
1t only adds to the effectiveness of the
Dewey reference. The complete re-
marks of r. D. r. show clearly that
he was aware of the fact that . stacked
deck was being employed-and against
US as well as against the rest of the
world-but he. the indispensable one,
remained happy, building bridges and
boulevards, because that kind of spend
ing was doing one certain individual
r. D. R.-the most good. RE-JAR.
Evening star., 1944-10-06
Member Of the Associated Press.

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to
The use for republication of all news dispatches
credited to it or not otherwise credited in this
paper and also the local news published herein.
All rights of publication of special dispatches
herein also are reserved.
Evening star., 1944-09-17
lie Droit Park, an Early
Residence Subdivision

running north and south and three
streets running east and west. The
former were named beginning from the
east LIE Droit avenue, Harewood ave-
nue., Linden street, Larch street and
Juniper street, and the latter streets
were called Maple, Spruce and Elm.
When the changing Of the names OF
these streets took place some years ago
LIE Droit avenue became Second street;
Hardwood avenue, which was originally
a section of old Harewood road, was
changed to Third street; Linden street
to Fourth, Larch to Fifth and Juniper
to Sixth street. Maple avenue Is now T
street; Spruce street, street; and Elm
being the only street that still bears its
original name.
Important Streets
Two of the most important streets
seem to have been Maple and Hare
wood avenue. OF the many important
people who resided on Maple avenue
recall but few, and these were w.
Scott Smith, correspondent; Arnold B.
Johnson, chiefsclerk, Lighthouse Board;
George s. Prindle, patent attorney;
Sumner I. Kinball. superintendent, Life
Saving Service; Ellery c. Ford, lawyer:
the Schneider family, including Carrie
A., George A. and Walter E., and Henry
A. Merrick.
Evening star., 1944-09-17
By John Clagett Proctor.

BY John CIagetI 'ProcIor.
There are many Washingtonians who
will recall LIE Droit Park as one of the
Districts earliest seclusive subdivisions,
now, however, so thoroughly merged
with the city itself that its boundaries
are known to a comparatively few of the
Capitals population.
Prior to 1873, when this subdivision
made it's appearance on the map, the
land included in the tract consisted OF
four separate parcels. One part be-
longed to Mrs. Miller, another to David
McClelland a third to Mr.. Prather and
the remaining to Mr.. Gilman. A. l..
Barber g. Co., which firm included AMI
l.. Barber and Andrew Langdon, pur-
chased these areas during 1872 and 1873
and turned what was principally farm
land and commons into beautiful lit
tie village, to which some of Washing
tons best citizens moved. Prior to this
the McClelland and Gilman properties
had been improved, while the Prather
tract was used for pasturage and the
Miller lot was an uncaredfor public
common
First Buildings
The erection of buildings was COM
menced here in July, 1873, and by 1877
eight large brick residences had been
erected on the north side and two on
Evening star., 1944-09-17
By Ruth Dean.

With tired but pleasant smile, she
gave the postal clerk her package. She
hadn't really minded the hours wait,
even if her feet did hurt. After all she
was lucky to be getting Johnny's pack
age off just before the deadline.
Sorry. lady, but this package Is five
ounces overweight
But I weighed it at home and It's
exactly i've pounds!"
Did you weigh it after you tied that
heavy string around IT."
"No-o-o, but"
"Sorry, lady, you'll have to rewrap 1t
to meet with the postal regulations"
This has been the post ofhce's big
gest problem in handling overseas
Christmas mail" according to Deputy
Third Assistant Postmaster General
N B. Wentzel. The Post ONCE is now
in it's third year of overseas Christmas
mailing-and it's the biggest of all.
service man or woman as quickly as
you do. That Is why it is SO important
for you to remember the details to
know what to send, how to send it, and
when to send it.
You have just a few weeks left to
meet the post Office deadline Of Octo-
Der Is for mailing overseas Christmas
packages. But don't wait until the last
minute. Do your shopping early, and
do your mailing As soon as you can.
The question postal clerks hear most
Evening star., 1944-09-17

i
the citadel, at left.
first war, Joachim Won Ribbentrop Of
Germany spent much Of his time on
that primitive island. 1t may have been
that he was really interested in the
heirlooms, spinning wheels, or the OUT
side baking elements of the early hab-
itants, but it is more likely that he
wished to discover something about the
military defenses of Canada and
whether Canada would side with Great
Britain in war.
This Is city Of statues and monu-
ments, many dating back to the days Of
Jacques Cartier, founder of the original
city of Quebec, which is counted as tho
Oldest place of inhabitants. Monuments
of both Wolfe and Montcalm are very
much in evidence in the city.
Another interesting side here is the
Plains of Abraham where Wolfe and
Montcalm fought their eventful battle.
Contrary to the general belief the plains
did not take its name from Abraham,
rather, it was named for an ancient
. Canadian river pilot, Abraham Martin,
a Scotchman. He married a French
woman and probably was born in
France but was of Scotch ancestors.
The Plains of Abraham are a part
of the grant Of land received by
Abraham Martin from Samuel de
Champlain in 1917 at the time Of
Quebec.
Evening star., 1944-09-17

of all Is: "Will 1t get there in time?"
The answer is "yes," If you've mailed
your present within the time limit.
That's why time limit has been set
to cover the farthermost reaches Of Ice
land or the South Pacific. That's why
the post ONCE won't accept your pack
age after October Is.
Things to Remember
Remember this date. The times get
ting short. And bear In mind these
details:
Packages must not weigh over 8
pounds (including wrapping paper and
twine), nor be more than is inches
kong, or more than 36 inches in length
and girth combined. This IL approx
mately the size Of an ordinary shoe box.
But don't make the mistake 80 many
made last year. They took the post
Offices suggestion literally and sent their
presents in shoe boxes. BY the time
they reached their destination, they
looked like they'd been postmarked with
a steam roller.
Local department stores have been
remedying this situation by selling
standardized boxes for mailing. How
ever, you can make your own, with the
strong double-faced corrugated fiber
board cartons your local grocer can
provide. It Is important that the fiber
board boxes be reinforced with strong
gummed-paper tape or tied With strong
twine. or both. Reason for all this
heavy armor is because Of the great
distance 1t must be transported and the
Evening star., 1944-09-17
BY Joseph H. Baird,
Star Stad Correspondent


QUEBEC; Sept. 16.-Here on the high
banks Of the st. Lawrence River, where
Gen. Wolfe's victory over Gen. Montcalm
assured the fact that Canada would be q
British instead Of a French dominion,
President Roosevelt and Prime Min
lister Churchill have been settling the
fate of many peoples and nations.
1t is very significant that a conference
dealing with the future OF such peoples
as the Austrians and Czechoslovaks
should be held on Canadian territory.
For almost 800 years the American
Canadian border has been the only one
In the world which does not have to be
guarded by line of fortresses and, In
these modern times, by series OF air
fields.
The President and Prime Minister
Churchill met here in the Citadel, which
was erected during the 18th century
when Canada faced the possibility OF an
Evening star., 1944-09-17

war have needs varying according to
climate and availability of goods. How
ever, If you decide to send that lighter,
don't send the lighter fluid in 1t. In
fiammables, along with poisons weapons,
intoxicants and perishable foods are
strictly taboo for mailing.
II you send him or her, candy, send
the hard kind. You wouldn't recognize
those homemade chocolates after they'd
been in . hot ships hold for q week.
Candies, nuts, cookies and fruit cake
are most welcome when wrapped in
dividually in waxed paper and packed In
an inner box of wood, metal or card
board. Things like razors and knives
should have their edges protected to
keep them from cutting through the
package.
The next most important thing to
remember Is addressing. The complete
address should be typewriter or printed
plainly in waterproof ink. and dupli-
cate address and return address should
be placed inside tho box in the event
that the wrapper Is lost. Also. write
christmas Parcel" on the outside. In
complete addressing was as much of .
problem to the post ONCE last year."
says Mr.. Wentzel, "as improperly
wrapped packages" Many . present
Evening star., 1944-09-17

was missed last Christmas because some
one forgot to include in the address, Q
company number or feet post Office
address.
Now if there are five of you in one
family, certainly each of you can send
Johnnie package, but only one a week.
If one of you has several to send, you
can mail one this week, another next
week, and so on until the end Of the
mailing season.
Rules for mailing to Army, Navy,
Marine and Coast Guard personnel vary
slightly. Packages going to feet post
Offices cannot only be registered, but
insured as well, while those going to
Evening star., 1944-09-17
Ancient Quebec, Cradle Of New World

span was being installed the structure
again collapsed.
placed in position and the first train
passed over in October, 1913. Since
then an additional highway span has
been opened for automobile trafic. The
Evening star., 1944-09-17

Roosevelt and the King and Queen of
Siam.
Now, Quebec, one of those ancient
cities in the New World, is being used
by the chiefs Of the Anglo-America
to settle the fate of the Old World.
A most interesting feature Of Quebec
is one OF the longest suspension bridges
in the world, the history of which
under many tragic elements, was started
in 1907. When it was completed its
superstructure collapsed and 10 work
ers were drowned. In spite Of this
tragedy. work on 1t was Immediately
restarted and when the great center
Evening star., 1944-09-17

and prices Of travel, the Chateau
Frontenac was the favorite stopping
place for visitors from all parts Of Eu-
rope as well Is the United States. It
has entertained in Its time many
famous guests.
When King George vi and Queen
Elizabeth paid their first visit to the
Western Hemisphere in 1899 they stayed
there. Other notables whose names are
registered on the Chateau Frontenac's
famous guests list are the Duke OF
Windsor, when he was Prince Of Wales;
the late Duke Of Kent, Mrs. Eleanor
Evening star., 1944-09-17

tough handling and storage it must
withstand. And remember that it must
go through the censors' Office, so wrap
it in a way that it may be easily opened
for inspection.
What the Men Want Most
You're probably wondering what could
possibly fit into a box of such small
dimensions. Lots of things-youd be
surprised. From unofficial surveys of
servicemen at service organizations, it
seems that in their order of choice of
what they want for Christmas, fountain
pens, flashlights and cigarette lighters
lead all the rest.
OF course, men in different theaters Of
Evening star., 1944-09-17

bridge covers a length of $3.50 feet,
of which, 1000 feet are over the St.
Lawrence.
Only few miles up the st. Lawrence
from the bridge is Montmorency Falls,
which, aside from Niagara Falls, is one
of the grandest spectacles on the North
from the bridge is the Island of Or
leans, which is clearly visible from
the Quebec Bridge. There is an old
world atmosphere which combines oddly
with the modern atmosphere of down.
town Quebec.
But 1t was not always thus, before the
Evening star., 1944-09-17

APO addresses can only be registered.
So it Is best to remember this II you are
planning to send something Of unusual
value.
What If the Wars Over?
OF course. you're hoping that the war
will be over in Europe before Christmas.
And no doubt you're wondering what
effect this will have on your soldier get
ting that present you've bought him.
Send it. He'll most likely be there to
receive it.
The present plan calls for q gradual
demobilization of troops in the Euro
pean theater Of war. They'll probably
be over there until after Christmas
And there's no guarantee that your
soldier will be discharged-he might be
shifted to some other war front But
your package will reach him. And he'll
be as happy to receive it in the South
Pacific as he would in France.
That package from home viii mean
lot Of things. 1t will be reminder Of
those Christmases gone by. and q
harbinger Of the better ones to come
1t will be token OF the affection that's
being kept alive and Is growing strongss
here ct hons.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-20
Rainbow Girls Party
in Pleasing Setting

Streamers OF Rainbow colors ex-
tending from the ceiling and the
lights in the corners and center OF
the Ypsilanti High School gymnasI-
UNI. provided the pleasing setting
for the Order OF Rainbow for Girls
Spring party Friday evening. Music
for dancing was provided by the
High School Orchestra. and Adyis.
DRY Board members acted as chap
erones. From a table spread with
spring flowers and lighted tapers,
refreshments OF punch and cake
were served.
Committee chairman was Miss
Carol Schaab. and Miss Marjorie
Bell was co-chairman. Other COM
mittee chairmen were Miss Mary
Alice Wilbur, tickets, Miss Carol
Sehaab. hostess: Miss Elaine Hunt.
refreshments; Miss Doris Hubbard,
publicity; Miss Rosann Spratt, in.
vitations; Misses Marjorie Smith
and Marilyn Hines, decorations.
Misses June ElVidge and Ruth
Earle have left for a two week va
cation in Miami, Florida.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-20
BIRTHDAYS OBSERVED
BY CARPENTER CORPS

The May birthdays OF five mem
bers OF Carpenter Womens Relief
Corps, were celebrated at the corps
birthday luncheon preceding the
business meeting Friday afternoon
in GAR. Hall. The birthday cake
al the luncheon was in celebration
OF the birthdays OF Mrs. A. y. Burd.
Mrs. Nellie Trip. Mrs. Christopher
Miller, Mrs. Arthur Horn and Mrs.
John Bird. Mrs. Harry Williams
was luncheon chairman.
Mrs. Bert GILLETTE presided at the
business meeting at 2 o'clock when
II was voted TO send two packs OF
cards and other gifts for soldiers 10
the Percy Jones Hospital, Battle
Creek.
The corps is TO attend in a body
the memorial services in St.
Luke's Church. Memorial Sunday.
On May 20 the corps will meet with
other allied orders to make wreaths
for Memorial Day. An invitation
was accepted from the Royal Neigh.
bors Oak Camp TO attend their mem-
orial service at G. A. r. Hall. Mon.
day night.
IL was announced that the Past
Presidents Club scheduled for neXt
Friday will be omitted owing TO
conflicting dates.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-20
Revenue Bonds for v.
Dormitories Refunded

Ann Arbor, May 20-The latest
step in the history Of financing
through revenue bonds, OF dormi-
tory construction at the University
OF Michigan, has been through the
sale Of s2,300,000 OF IL per cent
Dormitary Refunding Revenue
Bonds, They have been sold to an
underwriting group headed by the
First OF Michigan Corporation.
The dormitory construction plan
was started in 1929. and since that
time the cost OF dormitories erect
ed under this plan has been met
by s4,1l7,0O0 in bonds, and the bal
ance has been obtained from Fed.
eral grants. These dormitories
house 1859 men, and S07 women
at the University OF Michigan.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-20
Service Briefs

Lloyd "Blackie" Null Is spending
his two week leave from the Mer.
chant Marine with his wife, Doris.
and his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Null He has just returned
from England
Mrs. Ann Hutchinson received a
Mo:ner's Day cablegram from her
son. Lieut.. Robert Hutchinson, who
Is informed at Berne, Switzerland,
wishing her a happy Mothers Day.
Ben II. Vanden Belt, Jr., PIG
n Normal ST.. Ypsilanti, was
among the 10s men from 20 states
granted certificates OF proficiency
in meteorology in graduation exer.
cises held Saturday, May 90, at the
Institute OF Meteorology OF the
University OF Chicago.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-20
Mrs. E. 6. Wiedman, Regent;
Mrs. Fagerstrom Vice Regent

At the annual meeting OF the
Ypsilanti Chapter OF the Daughters
OF the American Revolution held
Friday in the Ladies' Literary Club
officers for the coming year were
elected. Those so honored we're re-
gent, Mrs. f. G Wiedman; vice
regent, Mrs. 6. e. Fagerstrom; re-
cordinE secretary, Mrs. James
Warner. corresponding secretary,
Mrs. John Gau,t: treasurer,
Mrs X T.. WILDER; Librarian,
Mrs. T. Fred Older. registrar. Mrs.
Harvey Colburn; chaplain. Mrs W.
E. Dixon. and directors. Mrs Jos.
eph Thompson and Mrs r. E.
Weir.
Annuai reports we're given by Of
ficers and committee chairmen in
the morning and continued in the
afternoon after lunch had been
served those present. Mrs Holmes
Manchester told OF her interesting
work with the Girl Scouts and the
Amerieanism program. Mrs. Gault
and Mrs. WILDER, the corresponding
secretary and treasurer. respective
ly. gave their reports. As registrar,
Mrs Colburn reported five new
members accepted by Washington.
They include Mrs Edward Cuth.
bert, Mrs. Luman Seamans, Mrs.
Jack Shepherd. Mrs. G. Mennen
Williams and Mrs C.eantha Lewis.
Mrs. Dixon tod OF the work done
by The chaplain and her committee
marking the graves in the pioneer
cemetery near Plat. the memorial
services held for members OF the
chapter and the work done at the
d AR park at Woodruff Grove.
Mrs, Older, as librarian. reported a
gift OF 30 books to the Red Cross,
which have been added 10 the H.
brary al the base hospital.
The Approved School committee.
under the Craftsmanship OF Mrs.
Frederick J Peters. Jr, sent
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-20

large quantity OF rummage TO
! Crossnore School in South Carolina
and large number OF College text
books, a gift OF Prot. and Mrs. II.
z. WILDER, was sent to Schaufiler
College in Cleveland. Ohio.
Miss Josephine Clute reported for
the Flag committee and Mrs. Rich
ard Warner told OF publicity given
the. chapter during the past year.
Mrs Skinner, as historian. recount
ed interesting events OF the past
year and also gave an account OF
her work as genealogical secre-
tary. Mrs. Walter Fuller spoke
briefly OF the National Historical
Magazine and Mrs Fagerstrom
told OF the work with the Pilgrim
Girls.
Mrs Lowell Lee reported a total
OF 1885 hours OF production service
given by members to the Red
Cross. The chapter has one hundred
per cent membership in the Red
Cross and several representatives.
among. tn Grey Ladies and Home
Service workers.
AS chairman OF national defense.
Mrs. WILDER told OF the showing
made by the chapter in the recent
bond drives.
During the afternoon, Mrs. Lynn
Bell. a member O, the chapter and
at present principal OF Sheldon
Cph0O1 NTH fhrao ~ har ,auno g.,
dents presented an interesting pro.
gram. In a recent essay contest on
School Citizenship these students
were Judged winners and each pre-.
sented his SssL = John Abner spoke
on Being an American" Norman
Shedd gave MY Definition OF Citi-
zenship.' and Vivian Michalski, win.
ner OF the chapter a. ard for Good
Citizenship presented her essay.
school Citizenship"
The retiring regent. Mrs. Weir,
was presented with the Past Re-
gents pin In recognition OF her 10y
al service to the chapter for the
past three years.
Following the reports, Mrs. WED
man, a delegate to the recent Ma
tional Conference OF the organiza-
ton held in New York City gave
interesting highlights OF the meet
in2s. Mrs. WILDER. also a delegate,
told OF the impressive service in
which the Navy, IN recognition OF
the vast amount OF war work done
by the organization. has given iii.
~ landing barges to be sponsored
by the association.
The committee in charge OF the
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-20
Lutheran Mothers, Daughters
Guests at Delicious Banquet

One hundred mothers and daugh-
ters OF the Lutheran Church en-
joyed a delicious banquet and pleas
ant social time together for the an
nual Mother-Daughter banquet, Fri
day evening in the church dining
room. Lovely spring flowers and
tapers. and individual candles al
each place decorated the tables.
Mrs. Luther Fenker and Mrs.
John Hadley arranged the pleasing
musical program and special gifts
for the oldest mother, the mother
with the most daughters present,
and the youngest daughter.
With Miss Betty Fenker accom-.
panying at the piano. five girls from
the intermediate choir. Mary Lou
Voter. Alice Groosbeck, Marian
Liss. Barbara Hadley and Maxine
Lutz. sank sweetly Mothers Eve
ming Prayer
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-20
THE Willow RUN News
Willow Run Calendar
TODAY

TODAY
Public Speaking Glass, 200, Loo
al so.
Gymnasium Activities (adults),
200. Willow Lodge Auditorium,
Adventist Fellowship, 300, Ross
School, room 10.
Arts and Crafts (children), 2:3O-
500, Willow Run Village Communi.
~ Building.
Catholic Church Youth Glass,
1880, St. Alexis Mission.
Dancing, 500, Local 80 audi
forum.
American Legion Dance. 300
800. Willow Lodge Auditorium.
SUNDAY
Department 927 Meeting-11:0 90
Local so Auditorium.
Arts and Crafts-adults-1 90
5:00-North Recreation Building,
Willow Lodge.
Softball-2:00 and 6:00-willow
Lodge Diamond.
Quiz Program-7;00 - Willow
Lodge Lounge.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-20
Nineteen Month Old
Child Struck by Truck

Nineteen month ODD Eleanor Por-
ter, 1877 Charlton Rd. is recover
ing today from severe leg bruises
suffered Friday when. she was
struck by a truck operated by
Louis f. Anderson, 1914 Spring
field, Willow Run Village.
According to sheriff's reports
the child was crossing the street
in the middle Of the block and the
truck was being operated at only
five miles an hour.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-20
National Girl Scout
Field Worker Advises
Local Council Members

Mrs 3 F. Webster. field repre-
sentative for Lower Michigan Of the
National Girl Scout Council con
Quoted the second and final training
conference for members OF the
Ypsilantl Girl Scout Council al
Charles McKenny Hall Friday.
She went through the problems
Of an sdeuate financial program,
and reviewed the varied aspects OF
a public relations committee. She
listed some OF the new services
available TO local councils from
the national organization.
Members OF the newly organized
Girl Scout Council at Wayne were
guests.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-20
Platt Parents. Teachers
Conduct Final Mee+inq

Plat, Mich, y%20-The final
meeting OF the Plat Parent Teach
ers Association for the 1894 sea-
son was held at Plat School Fri
day evening. A children's chorus.
under the direction OF Miss Mary
Fedje provided the musical por-
ton OF the program. Mr.. Conrad
Noll spoke on the subject OF the
correlation Of American troops in
their fighting ability with the
present system OF education.
1t was decided TO hold the an
nual PTA picnic on June "a.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-20
Calendar Of Social Events
MONDAY

Lodge 1877 Pyhias o'clock P
Hall
Royal Neghbors Oak number 1889 o'clock GAR Hail.
orial program and refreshments.
Monday Whist Club. 2:30 with A Power
Girl Scouts o'clock Starkweather troop
John 49, 315, ST. John; Is, O'clock Harriet
Is. BIAS, Central; % o'clock Sarkweaher;
Brownie troop 25, o'clock, Central
Ypslanu Chapter number 1l9 Order
initiation $780, Friendship Night Temple
lodge
Monday Luncheon Club, 1890, Mrs J. E. MacAlister