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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-16
TO UNDERGO OPERATION

Miss Clara Van Wrinkle, director
OF the FPHA projects services at
Willow Lodge, will undergo an op-
Grafton today at the Highland Park
General Hospital in Detroit. In
celebration OF her birthday. Sat
urday, members OF the various or
CARNATIONS in the Willow Run
community, plan to send gifts and
cards.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-16
DEPUTIES RESUME DUTIES

Herbert Braman and David Cart
man, both OF whom are returning
from two weeks vacations. will
resume their duties with the Will
low Run area sherlffs department
today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Bradley and
son Thomas have returned from a
weeks visit with relatives in Gin
cinnatI. o.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Jording and
daughter Patricia, St. John St, who
have lived here for the past nine
years. have moved back 10 Vim.
cennes, Ind.
Mrs. Belle EicholtZ Is spending a
week in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Mrs. Martha Glover, daughter.
Betty. and son, Walter, have re-
turned from weeks outing at
Lake Orion with relatives from De-
troit.
Mrs. Thomas II. ODea and son
James went to Earlyille. H., Mon
day 10 visit her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. n. F. Forman. They will re-
turn Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. r. s. Allison enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. A. 1. Otto OF
Ashland, o., Friday
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-16
B.P.W. Picnic Served
on Gilbert House Lawn

Ypsllanu Business and PROBES.
sional Womens Club members en-
joyed a delicious picnic supper on
the lawn OF Gilbert House, Tuesday
evening.
A short business meeting was
held with the president, Miss ora
Mae Hartley. presiding.
Miss Flora Burgess, finance chair
man, told of plans Of the commit
tee.
Several members were reported
SIT by Mrs. Mary Delaforce, person.
mel chairman.
Miss Janet Renton gave an In
teresting review OF the meetings
OF the biennial convention OF the
National Federation OF Business
and Professional Women's Clubs
held in New York, July IL to Is,
which she attended.
Guests Tuesday evening were
Mrs Flora Burgess. Miss Gertrude
Paulus. Miss Doris Wilder. Mrs.
Marjorie Melvin and Master vii.
liam David Sattler.
Mrs. Grace Begole, daughter Mar
ilyn and Miss Marilyn Scheel are in
Chicago this week attending the
annual meeting OF the Chicago Ma.
tional Association OF Dancing Mas
tiers, at the Hamilton Hotel. The
Misses Scheel and Begole will re-
turn at the end OF the week, and
Mrs. Begole is staying through to
the conclusion OF the meeting, one
week from Saturday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-16
Circle Reminded
of Guild Articles

AT the picnic meeting OF Circle
two Of the Baptist Women's Union,
Tuesday afternoon in Riverside
Park, Mrs. John Granger. chairman
OF the Needlework Guild. reminded
members 10 bring their Needlework
Guild articles TO the September
meeting
Mrs. Mack Eyey, treasurer, pre-
sided in the absence OF the presi-
dent and vice president. Mrs.
Charles Alban led the deyotions.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-16
Will Celebrate

Mr.. and Mrs. George Wilbur.
Geddes Road, will celebrate their
silver wedding anniversary with
open house Sunday, August 20, from
TO O. clock.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-16
THURSDAY

THURSDAY
$3.50 p. m.-Bahai' Faith Study
class, Midway Community buildings
1880 p. m.-Community Prayer
meeting, Lounge, Dormitory K. VII.
low Lodge.
$3.50 p. m.-4H clubs, Foster
School 4th grade room.
6:45 p. m.-Junior softball games,
Ross Commands vs.. Foster Rang
ers, at Ross School. =
Seabees VS.. Bulldozers at Sim
monds School, Foster Paratroopers
vs.. Ross Gremlins at Foster School.
1880 p. m.-Tenants' Advisory
Committee meeting, Community
Hall, Village.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-16

SCHNEIDER STARTS VACATION
Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Sch.
neider OF the willow Run depart
ment leaves today to spend two
weeks at Whitmore Lake. He will
be accompanied by his wife and
three children.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-16
Rural Events
FRIDAY

FRIDAY
Young people OF London church
will meet At the home OF Walter
HEIDI 10 organize a now class.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-16

spring flowers on the tables on
which a dainty luncheon was
served. Mrs. Martin received many
lovely gifts. including converts
bic blue upholstered high-chair and
play.pen.
DR.. and Mrs. A. B. Dodd, who for
many years were missionaries in
Shantung Province, China, spon'
sored by the Ypsilanti Presbyterian
Church, but now retired, are guests
of Miss Frances Lister. Mrs. Dodd
has been visiting her daughter Caro-
lyn and son.inlaw, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. Rigs. Toronto, Ont, and DR..
Dodd has been lecturing at summer
camps and colleges in Minnesota
and Illinois, coming here directly
from Wheaton College, Ill. The
Dodds always visited Ypsilanti dur.
ing their furloughs from duty in
China.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Horn have
returned from q weeks stay at o.
sineke, Mich. where they accom-
panied Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hulett,
Bellevirle.
Mrs. Thomas Yorke, Detroit,
spent the week end with Mr.. and
Mrs. Dean Briggs. AS Lillian Alex
ander Mrs. Yorke was for several
years art supervisor in the Ypsi-
lanu city schools. She 10 now a
draftswoman and teaches the max
ing OF blue prints, being the first
woman In the country TO take a
mans place in that line OF work and
being extensively written up by
newspapers and magazines. Her
husband IL in the Navy and has
been stationed in the Aleutians for
more than . year.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Miller and
daughters Jane and Faythe, are en-
tertaining at their cottage at Big
Silver Lake this week. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sheldon Miller, who extended their
visit from a family reunion Sunday.
Others attending the reunion in.
cluded Mr.. and Mrs. George Miller
and children Edward and Shirley
Of Bellevue, Mich, Mr.. and Mrs.
Keith Lymburner and son James,
and Eleanor Richmond, all of Ypsi-
lanti.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-16
Foster Seniors
to Play Simmonds

Defeating the Ross senior team
Is to in a softball game Tuesday
night at Ross playground, the Fos-
ter seniors are scheduled to meet
the Simmons team at 7 p. m. Friday
at Foster playground.
Louis Balmes, supervisor OF Eos
ter playground, will be in charge
OF the game.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-16
Willow Run Calendar


TODAY
7-10 .. m.-Foster School GirA
Scouts.
p. mill D. m.-Dancs at Ross
School. recreation department.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-16
Entertain at Shower

Miss Cathy Comstock, FOG s.
Adams St.. assisted by Miss Mari.
rose Ratti, entertained thirteen
guests at a stork shower at her
home Tuesday evening in honor OF
Mrs. Arthur l.. Martin. The decora
tons were pink and blue. with
spring flowers on the tables on
which dainty luncheon was
served. Mrs. Martin received many
lovely gifts. including a convert
bic blue upholstered high-chair and
playpen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
CIVIL ENGINEERS
 IN GOTH SESSION
Waterburian to Receive Award for Paper on LO-
 cal Water Supply

The sixtieth annual meeting of the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers will be held today and to- morrow in the Egyptian Room of the Hotel Bond in Hartford.
 At the meeting, a certificate and society award for the best paper of l943 will be presented to William H. Hoovel of Waterbury for his pa per entitled The Municipal Water Supply of the City of Waterbury,"
 Among the features of the con- vention will be Q discussion of Col lective Bargaining for Professional Engineers" to be opened by Profess sor Charles S. Farrham. chairman of the Connecticut Technical Coun- cil; discussion of Higher Edu- cation in Connecticut After the War" by pr. Albert N. Jorgenson, president, University of Connecticut; and Q talk on Highway Planning for Connecticut' by William J. Cox, M. Conn. Soc. c. E. Connecticut State Highway Commissioner.
 Among the applications for mem- berslip to be considered by the so- ciety aret hose of Burton K. Heald and George K. Merrill of Waterbury.
 Frederick J. Trowbridge of Wa terbury sidirector of the society's fifth district, and chairman of the committee on publicity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
Young Soldier Made Citizen In Quick Time

Heading the list of aliens admit ted to citizenship in superior court today was a Waterbury soldier who obtained a special furlough from Fort DevenS to attend the exercises. He is Private Peter Perugini of l5 Division street, who came to this country from Italy nine years ago.
 The young soldier, who hurried out of the courtroom to catch a train shortly after the ceremonies, was given the privilege of being the first to sign his papers after he took the oath. A 23-cent fee involved in issuance of the papers was waived by the naturalization examiners, and the citizenship certificate, which ordinarily is mailed to the holder, was made out at once.
 Private Perugini has mother and sister in Pontelandolfo, Italy, and said he has heard from them several times through the Red Cross He said his brother, Private Will liam Perugini, who is stationed with 8 field artillery unit in Wash ington, D. C., took the citizenship oath there recently. His father Frank Perugini, citizen, Is owner of the Colonial Sand and Gravel Company of Waterbury. The new citizen has been in the service two and half months, and is serving with a special unit at the Massa- chusetts post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21

Marine, Mary Giordano, PasQuale Notarangelo, Theresa Orban, An- gelo Ciriello, Alvera Frances Mag narella, Rosa 'Tambur1ni, Elodia Riccello, Maria Longo, Libera Mem bruno, Mary Adele DeNatale, Giu- seppina Foti, Arthur Mitchell, John Santopoetro, Giovannina Manni, Antoinette Muscillo.
 Josephine. Albino, Germain Giner, Frederick William Dominicus, Ersi- lia Iavasile, Lillian Castaldi, Lucy Santoro, Philomnea Lacerenza, Will liam Blatriush, Sarah Ellen Shields, Edith Nardelly, Aurora Margaret Castelano, Pasqualina Festa, Vim venZa Moschella, Angela DiPoppo, Christina Guiliani, Domenica Pen- oncello, Aida Pettinicchi, Maria ErneSta DeFerrari, Benjamin Sha- piro, Mary Membrino, zaira Cap pella, Maria Rosa Palmieri, Anna Maria Topazio, Ernesta Cali, Elvira Maria Coatta, Theresa Cap pello, Rosa Messina, Jose Valente Almeida, Viktor Radziunas.
 Francesca Fusco, Frances Abati, Lena Marrell, Maria Grazia DiNa- poll, Mart Stadalius, Maria Caruso, Francesca Carrubba, Sylvia Perillo, Michele Guerrera, Maria Napoliello, Josephine Scalo, Assunta Gabrielle, Josephine Lantieri, Rocco Pistone, Josephine Pomponio, Giacinto Ami- cone.
 Anna Maria Carosella, Rose Por- caro, Amalia Forte, Angiolina Cam panaro, Ernest Sathory, Mary Palma Rossi, Canio Corbo, Antonia Marcucio, Marzia Coscia, Sebasti- ana Bazzano, Maria Laccone, An- gela Maria Nardozza, Dora Paglia Giordano, Settimia Fratesi, Ange- lima DeLuca. Maria Grazia Albini, Anna Fargnoli, Josephine Pagliarulo, Giovannanina Maria D'Occhio, Raf- faela Cortigiano, Rose DiVito, Anna Emanuele, Rena Montello, Angela Cancellaro.
 Angelina Giannelli, Lawrence Ba- sn, Teresa Cesare, Carrnine BaSile, Aurora Cozza, Angeline Ortone, Con- cetta Lago, Felicia Ciampi. Rose Parazelli, Susanna DeHippoly tis, Concettina Buzzelli, Mary Gertrude Rosa, Giuseppe Polletta, Teodore Flsco, Rocco CarInino Daddona, Bambina Jacovino, Rosario Giam- paolo, Frances Insolia, Consiglia Daddona, Concetta Autore, Onorio Gabrielle, Saverio Autore, Maria Santalucia, John Anthony Valente, Gaetano Cali.
 Ninetta Lena Martino, Yolanda Terreira, Giovanna Battistina Cu- tillo, Mary Anna Cicchetti, Tony Patsy Dichele, Katherine Lucia De Cosmo, Giovanni Gennarelli, Amaigo Spinelli (Americo Spinelli, Filomena Consoli, Domenica Dora Bartoletti, Angelo Addona, Fedeke Davino, Klara Schaaf, Anna Schumacher, Caterina LaPorta, Elizabeth Elem ore Tobler, Johanne Klara Jackie, Eva Kobany, Louis Kowchak. Peter Perugini, Joseph Paczynski (Joseph PaSSeck).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
168 Applicants Qualify For Citizenship Here Today
PARMA GIVEN
 JAIL SENTENCE
South Leonard St. Man Ar- rested in Possession of
 Gun, Blackjack

Nick Farina, 26. 197 South Leori- ard street, was sentenced to six months in jail with recommenda- tion that he be given a medical ex- animation when he was arraigned before Judge T. E. Conway in city court this morning on charges Of carrying concealed weapon Charges of assault with a dangerous weapon were continued for six months.
 Farina was arrested yesterday by Detective Lieut.. Henry Johnson who said he found blackjack in the mans pocket following 8 fight be- tween him and his employer, "Jig- gers" Palladino.
 Attorney Michael Cisno said his client suffered from 8 chronic nerv- ouS condition.
 Other cases: Wallace J. Cooper, 35, of 57 East Liberty street, intoxi- cation and breach of the peace, con- tinued to April 3; Frank Murphy, A, 782 East Main street, intoxica- tion and non-support, nolled; Law renee Left, IS, Maple lane, Wolcott, theft, continued to April 4; George McGrath, 46, 26 Magill street, non-, support, continued to April 8; Wal- ter Buckowczyk, 27, Beacon Falls, no operators license, nolled for $6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
House Group Cut In Land Bill
BY FRED MULLEN

(Un1ted Press Staff COrreSpOndent)
 Washington, March q. - (UP) - The House Appropriations Com mittee to day approved an agricul- ture department supply bill of $567 095, 779 for the 1945 fiscal year - representing cut of $93,520, 737 from the amount requested by the Budget Bureau.
 The committee achieved $50,000,- 900 of the slash by refusing to au- thorize funds for the departments school lunch program, recently re- jected by the House and effected another major saving by eliminating request of $28500,000 for the farm security administration.
 The committees report pointed out that the budget included not only an estimate of $28,50o 900 of direct appropriations for the FSA, but also an authorization of $97,- 500,000 of Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds for loans.
 This activity is not authorized by law" the report said, and since there Is now pending in the House bill for the reorganization of the functions of the FSA, the commit tee does not deem 1t appropriate to include in this bill any appropria- ton for this agency and has, there fore, eliminated the item"
 Of the total approved for the de- partment's operations in the year beginning July 1, $535,l44,l92 was in direct appropriations and $32, 587 in appropriations.
 Committee Rejects
 The committee rejected budget bureau recommendation that $90,- 100000 from the ornament depart mental appropriations be trans ferred to various other funds includ- ing one to finance the now-out- lawed school lunch program.
 The authorized advances of $l5,- 100000 for farm-tenant loans from the fund of the Reconstruction Fi- nance Corp, but turned down re- quest of $97 800 900 for rural rehab- ilitation loans.
 The Commodity Credit Corpora ton was voted $5 5,458,526 and the Federal Farm Mortgage Corp. $8,- 100000 for administrative expenses, the total of $l3,658527 being cut of $302,000 below budget estimates.
 There were little If any changes in the budgetary requests of most of the old-line divisions and bureaus of the department.
 However, the budget proposal for reappropriation of $5, 420,00 for the emergency rubber project of the partment was cut to $3,925,58 to provide for its progressive and final liquidation" The committee said the project would not achieve re- suits in time to be of material ad- vantage to the war effort.
 The War Food Administration would be allowed $29,200000 cut of $500 900 from budgetary requests. The committee also wrote an amendment to prohibit use of WFA funds for promulgation or execution of orders under which assessments are made against producers or ham, dlers of agricultural produces.
 It limited the agricultural adjust nent agency to $500, 0,000,0 900 and re- ected a request of $5,997 ,433 for administration of the federal crop ncurance act, providing only a re- appropriation of $l00,00O to com plete the liquidation voted a year ago. It said 1t saw no reason why Congress should reverse It's intent to liquidate the Fcia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
HOME CANNING
 NEEDS GREATER
Vegetable Specialist Sees More Canned Goods GO-
 ing Overseas

Storrs, Conn, March 2l.-Toma- toes, beans, carrots and the leafy vegetables should head the home garden list this season, says Pro- lessor A. E. Wilkinson, vegetable specialist for the Agricultural Ex- tension Service. MT. Wilkinson says there is no point in growing pota- toes in backyard gardens this year but he admits you can't stop a home gardener from growing what he pleaSeS.
 There is even more reason for home canning this year than last" says MT. Wilkinson. Indications are that more lend-lease canned goods will be sent abroad and there is going to be a need next winter for canned, frozen, dried or brined products. The reason ration points have been reduced or removed on some canned goods is that home gardeners did a wonderful job in 1943. They should do even better in 1914"
 MT. Wilkinson sees little if any slackening of interest in home gar- dens but says growers will profit from their experiences of last year He urges that family nutritional needs be the chief consideration in planning home gardens ad that all gardens be planted with a view to preservation and storage for winter use. The commercial potato crop promises to be ample for all needs, he says.
 Here is a brief resume of the home garden situation:
 Fertilizer-Better grades and am- pie supplies are available this year A mixture of 5% nitrogen, 10%o phosphoric acid and 5%s potash is recommended. Manure or other forms of humus are desirable in addition.
 Garden tools-Only slightly more plentiful than last year. Sharpen, repair and make ready the old tools where possible. If tools must be bought, buy now.
 Seed-There is an ample supply of all seeds to meet all needs but not all varieties are plentiful. This is especially true of hybrid corn, wax beans, cabbage. beets, eggplant, leek. kale, peppers, white onions, tomatoes, rutabagas and iceberg let tuce. Late orders may have to be filled with second or third choices of variety.
 Information-War garden bulle- tins and other information are avail- able free. These may be obtained through farm bureaus, war council town chairmen, the extension service at Storrs, or from local technical advisers where available.
 Professor Wilkinson urges home gardeners to buy seeds, fertilizers and tools as early as possible and to plan the garden on paper in ad- vance of the growing season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
VACATION PLANS
 APPROVED BY WLB

Boston, March 21-(UP)-More than 900 workers affiliated with the unionied portion of the hat man. ufacturing industry in Danbury, Conn, will enjoy paid vacations this year for the first time as re- suit of an agreement between six Danbury companies and the United Hatters Union which was approved today by the New England War Labor Board.
 The vacation will take place dur ing the week of April IT, 1924, &C., cording to the agreement between the six companies and Locals 10. Il and l2 United Matters, Cap and Mi'lionary Workers International Union (AFL. The companies in- volved are Mallory Hat Co.,, Wilson Hat Co.,, Beiber- Goodman Corp Hall Martin Co.,, Crown Hat Body Corp. and George McLachlan and Sons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
FDR HAS COLD

Washington, March q - (U.PO- President Roosevelt has another head cold and will remain in his room today, the White House an- nounced.
 White House Press Secretary Ste- phen T. Early said MT. Roosevelt had no fever but was "sneezing dur ing the night and Dr. McIntire ad- vised him to stay in today" It was decided to cancel all appointments for the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21
NEWS 

The calendar of events at the Second Congregational church this week, announced this morning by Rev. pr. John c. Walker, pastor follows:
 Tuesday, March 2l-4:0o D. m Brownies. TOO p. m. Boy Scouts troop 2. TOO p. m. Fellowship play rehearsal on 3rd floor. 7:30 p. m Air Scouts.
 Wednesday, March 22-9:3o a. m Surgical dressings. 200 p. m Church Aid sewing meeting. 400 p. m. Girl Scouts, troop 3. 7:30 D m. Sea Scouts.
 Thursday, March 23-9:00 a. m. to 500 p. m, Red Cross sewing. 800 D. m. Lenten service at First church
 Friday, March 24--4:00 p. m. Jun for choir rehearsal. 7:30 p. m. Sen- for choir rehearsal. 7:30 D. III. Father and Son dessert banquet.
 A father and son dessert banquet will be held Friday evening at 1880 at the Second Congregational Church. An interesting program has been arranged, including a ma giclan, a hillbilly band and singing.
 Rev. Sidney Lovett, Yale Univers- ty chaplain, will be the fifth preacher at the Lenten series at the Tirst Congregational Church Thurs day evening at o'clock. He was minister of the Mt. Vernon Church in Boston and is a popular college preacher.
 Friday evening Q spring sOiEee will be held ct the First Church under he auspices of the Pilgrim Fellow hip. The Waterbury Youth COun cIl Is enthusiastically prOmOtint these social gatherings.
 The Coombs Fellowship of the Second Congregational Church will held a penny circus Friday evening in the gymnasium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-21

Marine Corporal Frederick J. Franek, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Frederick J. Franek of Hitchcock lake, is at rest camp, according to word received here. He was wounded in his left arm during the invasion of the Marshall Islands last month. He has been in the Marine Corps since Dec. 15, 1942.
 Carmine A. Tedesco of Torrington has been advanced from second to first lieutenant, according to War Department announcement.
 William s. Gyuricsko, seaman sec ond class, has returned to the naval station at Sampson, N. Y, after spending leave with his wife, Doris M. Gyuricsko of Johnson street.
 Private First Class Joseph s. Elovetsky of Bristol has been wounded in action in the Mediter- ranean area, according to War De- partment announcement.
 John s. Chenkus, who has seen action at Casblanca, Tunisia, Sicily, Naples, and Bizerte, has resumed his naval duties after spending a leave here with his wife, the former Rose Iacoviello of 66 Rofr str1et. He is a gunners' mate, third class.
 Private Joseph Muckle of I'll Frost road has arrived in England, accord ing to word received here. He is serv- ing with & ground crew unit Of the Army air forces.
 Charles F. Reter of 96 Hill street Is receiving treatment at a west Coast hospital for a right eye wound sustained during the invasion of the Marshalls. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Albert o. Reher of 2 Yale St.
 William F. Kazlauskas of 90l Bank street has returned to Fort Meade, Md, after completing a furlough at his home. He has been in the Army six months.
 Private Howard c. Carlson of 2ll HauSer street has started a course III radio operation and mechanics at Scott Field, Ill.
 Corporal Alfred Pagano, son of MT. and Mrs. Rocco Pagano of 20 Engle" wood avenue, is spending a furlough here from Kearns, Utah, where he IS serving in the Army band. He has two brothers in the service, Private First Glass Victor Pagano, who IS in e band at Miami Beach. Fla, and Technical Sergeant Amedeo Pagano who is an assistant band leader with a unit in the Pacific area.
 Rudolph M. Dickerson of 5l Goss street recently completed a course in Naval aviation at the training cen- ter at Chicago, Ill.
 Private Alexander Graves, Jr., of 36 Vine street is on sick leave here from Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md.
 Corporal Ralph Mehmet has re- turned to his post with an anti-air- craft artillery unit in California after completing a furlough with his wife, the former Dorothy Hopkins of Ives street. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Ralph Mehmet.