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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
Domestic Daughters
Name New Officers

Domestic Daughters Extension
Club members elected new officers
for the ensuing year at their bust.
ness meeting, which was followed
by a lesson on wartime meals.
Wednesday afternoon al the home
OF MRS. Lewis Corbeille.
The new officers, who will occu-
by the chairs in the fall are Mrs
Corbeille, chairman; Mrs. George
Worden, vice chairman; Mrs. Har.
old Gregg. secretary.treasurer:
Mrs. George Milne, junior leader;
Mrs Alya Eardley. recreation lead.
er; Mrs. Glenn Groosbeck. home.
front chairman; Mrs. Mark Jeffer.
son, flower fund chairman. Mrs
Donald Levitt was a visitor.
In dealing with wartime meals,
members were taught the value OF
protein in the diet. Comparisons
between several protein rich foods
were made, and the high protein
and vitamin B content OF soy beans
was pointed out. Vegetable storing
and kitchenette sauerkraut and the
cooking OF other nutritive foods
were discussed.
After the meeting the hostess
served refreshments OF :ea and soy
flour cookies.
Instead OF the regular meeting in
MAY, members will attend the
Achievement Day, May II in the
Masonic Temple, Ann Arbor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
FAREWELlS GIVEN
TO ALVIN JOSLYN

= tea was given Wednesday az
ternoon al 4 o'clock at the ipsi-
lanti High School in honor Of Alvin
Joslyn, a member OF the faculty.
who is entering the Navy. The tea
was sponsored by the Ypsilanti
High School Teachers club. Jack
Lockwood, representing the club.
delivered a short farewell address.
and presented Mr.. Joslyn with a
check. Norris G. Wiltse, principal.
also spoke briefly, and gave him
sport accessories A musical back.
ground was furnished by the Ypsi.
lanti High School Clarinet Quar-.
tette. which is composed OF 10 Pat
Haig. Maurine Nelson, Angela
Niles, Audrey Marsh and Ann Win.
ter. accompanist.
Another farewell party was given
in Mr.. Joslyn's honor Wednesday
evening by his home room and stu
dents in his classes. Lyman Tower
presented Mr.. Joslyn with a watch
from the students. Refreshments
were served
Mr.. Joslyn Joined the faculty in
1889 as a science teacher. He is
president Of the Teachers Club. and
was president % the Photography
Club. He was also active in safety
patrol work
Mr. Joslyn will leave Sunday 20
take up his duties as an Ensign IN
the United States Naval Reserve.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
Rare Drug May Save
Life Of Great Dane

Helena, Mont. Apr. 20-1NS-The
rare drug, penicillin, is being used
to treat a 100 pound great dane
dog suffering from canine typhus,
II was reported today by Or. Ed
ward Joneschild, assistant veter.
mary surgeon OF the Montana
livestock laboratory.
1t was not necessary, however
to draw upon the limited supply
now existing. the veterinarian ex-
planned, as the drug was obtained
through experiments within the
laboratory and was administered
as last ditch emergency mea-
sure" In an effort to save the
dogs life.
DR.. Joneschild said the animal
showed an improvement after the
drug was used, but that the
chances OF recovery still were re-
mote.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
REBEKAHS ADD
NEW MEMBERS

Two new petitions for member.
ship we're read. three we're ad-
mitted to membership by initiation,
and announcement OF future &C
tivities for Washtenaw Rebekahs
were made at the lodge business
meeting. which preceded the cele-
bration OF the lodges Gath anniyer.
sary. Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Clarence Southwark, noble
grand, opened the meeting with the
pledge OF allegiance TO the flag, fol.
lowed by a moment OF silent prayer
for peace and the boys in service.
Mrs. Rachel Powers, Yonkers. n.
Y, was introduced.
Mrs. Harold Halsey thanked the
lodge, in behalf OF the Veterans OF
Foreign Wars, for the donation Of
$40 for the Veterans reha Dilitation
fund. Announcement was made OF
the meeting OF the Officers Club
at the home OF Mrs. Leroy Thayer
next Thursday. and OF the Mother.
Daughter banquet, May 10. The
committee for the banquet Is Mrs
b. j. Parker, Mrs. ]. A. Fleuelling,
Mrs. Henrietta Van Ripper, Mrs.
Lloyd Barnes and Mrs. Iva Meyer.
Mrs. George Schanz announced
the last practice. tonight, for the
play they will present at the dis.
trict meeting Friday night at Lam
bertville. Several members contrib
uted 10 the birthday barrel and
gifts were exchanged among the
capsule sisters.
Opening the program in celebra-
ton OF the oath anniversary OF the
lodge. Mrs. Floyd Slagenwhite read
the history OF the lodge. which
stated that the lodge was instituted
Apr. Z, 1920 when 36 members, in.
Guiding seven subordinate odd Eel.
lows, were initiated by Rebekah
Lodge. Ann Arbor. or the seven,
only one, Edwin fowler, survives.
Mrs. F. ". Bowerman was one OF
the first noble grands. and still
attends regularly.
A song. MY Ideal" and for an
encore, Say Prayer for the Boys
over There" was sweetly sung by
Shirley Shock. She was accompan-
led at the piano by Joyce Meyers
A tribute TO the lodge was paid by
Mrs. George Schanz.
A group Of tap dances presented
by pupils OF the Backus studio, and
taught by Miss Madge Starr, com.
pleted the program. Tap dances
were by. Mary Stachlewitz, Judy
Weinmann, Donna PEBBLES, William
Halves and acrobatic dance by Nan
cy Weinmann, Rachael Houck and
Joyce Meyers played piano accom-
paniments.
All Joined in singing america the
Beautiful" Refreshments were
served by Mrs. Howard Curtis and
committee.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
Annual Dinner Given
For Dixie Employees

Herbert o. schlager, head OF
Dixie Style Shops, was host, Sun
day, at the annual dinner OF mem
bers OF the organization. al Dear
born Inn. Fifty executives and EN-
ployes were guests Dixie Style
Shops yearly get.together for 194i,
signalling the most prosperous
- months In the history OF the
company. had its practical, as we'll
as social, aspects.
Recognizing the obligation OF the
retail store 10 serve the community
In which it IS located with merchan-
disc OF quality, the products Of rep
utable manufacturers, Mr.. Schlager,
IN the keynote address, stressed
the nearly 100 nationally known
makers whose lines are represented
in Dixie style Shops stocks.
Miss Grace Falconer. head OF the
Womens Ready 10 Wear depart
ments. took asher subject the i'm
portsnce OF the style element in
womens apparel, called attention
10 attire familiar TO Americas best
dressed women.
b. A. Rossin, comptroller. F. L.
Sutton. manager Of the YpsilanH
store, George Palmer, manager OF
the Adrian store and Al. Rose, re-
Gently appointed head Of the Ann
Arbor store. were among speakers
whose contribution 10 the material
end Of the event were brief, point
ed, constructive,
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
PAST CHIEFS GUESTS
OF PYTHIAN SISTERS

Visitors from Chelsea. Milan and
Detroit were present at the meet
ing OF Huron Temple number Sc.
Pythian Sisters, when the Past
Chiefs OF the lodge were enter
tanned Wednesday evening in
Knights OF Pythias Hall. Among
the visitors were Mrs. Orvil Blair.
Detroit, grand protector and Mrs
Meta Mckinney. Detroit a Grand
trustee. One candidate. Mrs Harold
Osborn, was initiated
A delightful program OF music
and readings. directed by Mrs.
Floyd Budd, was enjoyed. Mrs.
Ralph Mcdonald. accompanied BY
Mrs. James Schill. sang two spring
songs. and Miss Betty Hayden OF
the Normal College favored with a,
group Of readings.
The committee for the evening.
Mrs George Anderson, chairman.
Mrs. Francis Carter, Mrs. Graeme
Conrad, Mrs. George Allen and
Mrs. Oscar Hermanson, served the
refreshments from a prettily decor
ated table. Favors for the past
chiefs were little cactus plants IN
bright colored pots.
At the next meeting. Mrs. Helen
Lockwood. grand chief, will be n
guest.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
Willow Run Calendar

TO-DAY
Fourth Club. $3.50, Ross school
gymnasium.
Flying Squadron, ? and 75o, Ii
brary, Local so.
Arts and Crafts, everybody, $780,
$50, Willow Run Village Commun-
ity Building
Women's Gym, 7:30.1O p m. VIII
low Run Village Community Build
ing.
Midweek Chapel Service, 2, Dor
mitory NJ Lounge.
Mems gymnasium. basketball, s.
10, State Normal College gymua'
stun.
Boy Scout troop 50, 70, Foster
School gymnasium.
FRIDAY
Victory Gardens meeting, $50.
Willow Run Village Community
Building.
Arts and Crafts, adults, "a, vii.
low Lodge North Recreation Build
ing.
Gymnasium activities, adults. .
4:30 and 6-S, Willow Lodge audi
forum.
Arts and Crafts, children, g.: 30
$50, Willow Run Village, Com
munity Building.
Square Dancing. $50, Willow
Lodge Hall.
Wrestling, s, Local so Hall.
Model Airplane Making. 1909,
Willow Run Village Community
Building.
songfest, 7:30 p. m, Willow
Lodge North Recreation Building.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
OAR. MEMBERS
TO BALLOT TO-DAY

New York, Apr 20-AP-Daugh.
tiers Of the American Revolution
vote a second time today to fill Is
national offices for which no candi-
Gates received a majority vote in
the scheduled election yesterday.
Only six national officers were
elected in the first vote, in which
81 candidates were listed for %
posts.
Mrs. julius Y. Talmadge OF Ath-
ems, Ca, Mrs Samuel j. Campbell,
Mt. Carroll, H., and Mrs. George
D.. Shermerhorn, Reading, Mich.
nominees for president general vot-
ed on in Wednesdays election, and
their states OF 10 candidates each,
all remained in the race as the
53rd national OAR Continental
Congress entered its final day.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
THE Willow RUN News
Another Girl Gone,
One Hold in Detroit

Mrs. Edith Peterson. 1909 Dan
yers Court. Willow Run Village. has
asked the Willow Run Sheriff's De-
partment to aid in locating her
is year old step-daughter, Ruby
Lee Baldridge, who has been miss
ing from her home since Tuesday
night.
The missing girl is ave feet. four
inches tall. weighs about l2O
pounds and has black hair and
brown eyes. When last seen she
was wearing a tan slack suit al
though she might now be wearing
red one.
Ruby Anderson, who has been
missing from 1914 Sudbury, Will
low Run Village, was found early
this morning by the Detroit police
as she was boarding a bus in De-
troit. She is being held in Detroit
until her father takes her back to
tho Village.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
Service Briefs

Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Fitzgerald, 220
n. Prospect St., received word from
the Navy Department that their son
Seaman Almond Stichler who has
Just completed his schooling
from Naval Air Gunner School To-
Gated In Jacksonville, Fla, stood
No. 7 man in his class OF instructor
in gunnery He now has the rank
Of Petty Officer third class.
Mrs. Fitzgerald and son Richard
have returned from a weeks visit
in New York City with Clare Stitch
Ter, Seaman &c, who is in Coast
Guard there. She also spent a day
visiting Marvin Baltzell.
Pvt. Russell Z. Hansen, who was
indicted into the armed services
March 10, at Fort Sheridan. H., is
now training at Camp VOTERS,
Texas. At the end OF his first
weeks training he was promoted
to squadron leader. He is now as
sistant platoon leader.
Cpl Joel l. Bradner Is now sta.
toned in Wilmington, North Caro-
lima.
Lee n. Brown has just received
word from his son, Craig L. Brown,
formerly OF this city, that he will be
in training four months at Camp
Barley, Texas.
Three Ypsilanti men have en-
rolled recently in the Navy VIZ
Unit at Western Michigan College
OF Education, Kalamazoo. They are
Richard Joseph Hosman, II, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Joseph Hosman,
Holmes Road; Otto Kindshoven, IL,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Gerhard Kind
shoven, Haven Avenue; and Paul
Richard Rectenwald, 10, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Rectenwald.
102 Middle Drive.
Mrs. ]. B. Shepherd. s13 Congress
St, has received word from her son,
Lieutenant Robert B. Shepherd,
who was in action in India and Bur
ma. Lieut.. Shepherd ran his jeep
into japanese land mine. The
mine destroyed his jeep and broke
both his ear-drums. Doctors say
that months Of treatment will prob
bly, restore his hearing.
Mr.. and Mrs Stanley Durham,
Stewart St. entertained for their
son, Everett Durham, Wednesday
evening. Cards were enjoyed and
delicious luncheon was served.
Everett Durham is leaving today
for the Navy. His wife and two
children will make their home with
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Durham.
The guest OF honor was presented
with money.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Youngs, 9095
Huron River Drive, have received
word from their son, Pvt Darwin
Youngs, that he has arrived safely
in Italy and is well. He states that
the Italian people are very friendly
and that he is giving haircuts to
his friends and has asked to have
barber shears and comb sent to
him. Pvt. Youngs met Robert Bisbee
In Italy and at first did not recog-
nize him because OF Bisbee's hair
cut. Pvt. Young received his Spe
cialists Training at Camp Blanding,
Florida, and is classified as a
bugler.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
Life Memberships in
Womans Study Club


Woman's Study Club. meeting
wednesday afternoon at the Ladies'
Literary Club House, established
life memberships for older mem
bers who have been active in club
work over a designated number Of
years.
Mrs. John LaRue gave a report
OF the meeting OF the City Fedora
ton, at which DR.. and Mrs. George
Wilder we're the speakers. DR.. and
Mrs. wilder recently returned
from China on the Gripsholm, hay
ing served in that country for 40
years.
Following the business meeting,
co-chairmen, Mrs. Deon Greene and
Mrs. Carl Signor presented two one
act plays. The first, portrayal OF
life in a fishing village. was en-
titled "Sardines.' 1t was cleverly
done by the following cast. Mrs.
Eaton, Mrs. ]. elmer; Miss Car
rell, Mrs D. c. Greene; Mrs. Pike.
Mrs. F. Lobban; Mrs. Watkins.
Mrs. G. Schultz, and Alberta, the
maid, Mrs. c. Signor.
The second play, "A la carte" a
short portrayal OF a family group,
was interpreted by Mrs. d. Wilson
as the waitress, Mrs. l.. Cushman
as the mother, Mrs. F. NJ. Green
street as the father, Mrs. Paul
Ungrodt as Sophie, the older daugh.
ter, Mrs. D. Brooks as the son, Mrs.
r. Congdon as Emmy Lou, the
other daughter, Mrs. Lee Brown as
Grandmother, and Mrs. L. Gibson
as Aunt Sarah.
Both plays were cleverly por.
trayed and Enthusiastically re.
ceived.
Mrs. Ivan Rau presided during
the business meeting.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
Willow Run Players
TO Present Mystery

The Willow Run players are
sponsoring a three act mystery
play called Sinister House" which
viii be presented May q at the
Community Building in Willow
Run Village, and May IS at the
Willow Lodge theater.
In charge OF selecting the cast OF
characters are Miss Leila Huber
and Norman Holban, assistant rec
reation directors at Willow Run.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
Brownie Troop Entertained

Brownie Troop No. Is was enter
tanned at the home OF their assist
ant leader, Mrs. Edward ]. Kiessell
at the time OF their regular meeting
Wednesday afternoon. Taking ad-
vantage OF the spring weather,
games were played outdoors and
refreshments were served by the
hostess.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
Recreation viii be
Discussed Tonight

Mrs. Laurie Campbell. a physie'
al education teacher at the Uni
yersity OF Michigan, will be in
charge OF the women's gymnasium
class at Willow Run Village TO-
night She will lead the group IN
a discussion OF recreational actiyi-
ties and physical education.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
Anniversary Observed

Mrs. Lee Struble, IA Hemphill
Rd.. entertained ten guests at a
birthday party in observance of the
third birthday anniversary OF her
son. Robert. The guests and their
mothers we're served refreshments
from a table having a color scheme
OF pink and blue, with tiny baskets
OF candy and chocolate bars as IA
yors. The birthday cake was also
trimmed in pink and blue. The
guest OF honor received many
nice gifts. Mrs. Struble was assist
ed at the party By Miss Joyce Nc
Donald.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
ATTENTION
CITY SUBSCRIBERS

Ths Ypsilanti Daily .'cess
wishes all subscribers 10 re-
ceive their papers regularly
and promptly. In case or poor
or non-delivery OF the Daily
Press phone the Press ONCE
at.470 before 2. n. or Up. m.
Saturday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20

Mrs. Ernest Williams ,sx rho
week end guest OF her son anS
u1Iai!u,eg , Mr. and Mrs. Neil
Williams, Dayton, o.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. f. Vedder were
day. inurs-
Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Murray and
daughter Shirley, Ypsilanti. we're
tuesday supper guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Sanford Bodley.
Sharon Schrock spent Friday
and Saturday with her aunt Mrs.
Ernest Schreck, and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn qquires and
baby, Stony Creek, spent Saturday
ming with Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
buckingham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford Bodley and
family called on Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Richards and family, Ypsi-
lanti, Sunday afternoon.
oyce Ann Simonds. Wayne. Is
spending the week with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Barlow Sim
onds and family.
Mr.. and Mrs Carl buckingham
and son Richard, Detroit, visited
Friday with Mr.. and Mrs Thomas
buckingham.
Mrs. Alonzo Smith. Willis. call
ed on her sister. Mrs. Ruth Bod
ley and family, Monday morning.
Mrs. Irwin Bright and children
and Mrs. Lynn Squires. Judd Rd.,
called on Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
buckingham Saturday.
Irwin Lamkin was with his fam.
fly in Almont for the week end.
Mrs. W. J. Bodley attended the
Stony Greek Brotherhood meeting
which was held at the Methodist
Church Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs VIII Mason. Nav
bee, spent Thursday evening with
Mr.. and Mrs o. f. Vedder.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
Dennis Dalbert Deck

Mr.. and Mrs. Dalbert Deck, ll1is
n, Washington St. named their
son born in st. Joseph's Hospital.
Ann Arbor. Dennis Dalbert
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
Whitaker
SURPRISE PARTY


Whitaker, Mich, Apr. 20-Mr.
and Mrs. Ed Duane were greatly
surprised Saturday evening when
a large number OF their friends
called at their home. The Duanes
are moving to Detroit. Mr.. Duane
mas had charge OF the garage in
Whitaker for some time. There
were IS people present and a very
nice lunch was served. The cou-
pie was presented with a sum OF
money.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-04-20
Young People Meet

Young People Meet
The Young Married PEOPLES
class met at the parsonage Thurs
uay evening for their regular
monthly meeting with Rev and
mrs w. F. Boettcher. The evo,
ming was spent in playing games
At the close Of the evenjna ~.
guests. W. u 10
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-05
Driver 'Forgets'
10 Pay for Gas

The old gas trick failed to work
on l.. F.. Tarhet, gas station opera
tor on the San Diego highway late
Tuesday evening. But he's $815
richer for his quick work
A l94l Ford Coupe stopped at his
station and after he put in s185 in
gas In the tank. Tarhet stepped
around to check the drivers oil
About that time the driver started
up and left without paying Tarhet,
who Immediately jumped in his car
and gave chase. He caught the
driver en- South Eighth street and
the driver appeared nervous and
slightly anxious to appease the sta
ton man.
He handed Tarhet $40 bill and
told him he d stop back later for
the change Tarhet's suspicious
were aroused and he turned in the
drivers auto license to the police
and the sheriff's office reports as
having been issued to l94l Buick
Coupe.
But Tarhet doesn't mind. The
slfaRget has not called for his
change. and Tarhet suspicious he
won't do that, either.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-05
Marine Officers
Take New Posts

Major Edward Authier who ar
rived at the Marine Air Station
last week. assumed his position as
commanding officer of Base Head
quarters Squadron this week sue
ceeding Lieutenant Colonel Carl w.
Nelson. who has been promoted to
station executive officer and senior
member of the Post Exchange
Council. AuthierS appointment was
effective as of Jan. l.
Major Authier was graduated
from the U. S. Naval Academy in
1888. He was stationed on Midway
Island until March l941 and was in
the Hawaiian area before he came
to this station. His home was in
Putnam, Conn, and he now resides
at Las Palmas Court with his wife
and two children, Patricia Ann, Z
and Peter. 5.
Lieutenant Colonel Nelson, who
advanced to this rank last week,
has been on the station since
June 1943. He is a graduate of the
University of oregon and finished
the naval flight school in Pensa-
cola. in 1881. He has been active IA
wears in aviation both as pilot
and in administrative activities.
Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs,
Nelson live at 466 Len Rey, III
Centre. with their l4-months-old
son, Garth.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-05
Stee! Workers
Stay on Jobs

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 5. CUPo -
War production continued Wednes-
day as 100000 workers followed the
directive of CIO president Philip
Murray to stay on the job in spite
of the expiration at midnight Mon
day of contract between the C1O
United Steel Workers of America
and six United States steel corpo-
ration subsidiaries.
Negotiations for new contracts
were recessed last Friday until
Thursday, and at that time the
corporation was said to have in
formed the war labor board it was
accepting a directive previously is
sued by the WIB, promising the
steel workers retroactive pay in
event any wage raise is granted
during negotiations.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-05
Barker Funeral
Set THURSDAY

Funeral rites for Jack Thomas
Hughes Barker, At, who died sud-
denly Monday, will be conducted at
the Lemons chapel at 230 pm.
Thursday with the MasonS in
charge of the services.
Burial will be in Evergreen cem-
etery.
Mr.. Barker was employed by the
California Electric ompany in I'M
perial Valley Is years. After the
COMPANY sold out to the Imperial
Irrigation district. Mr.. Barker be-
came identified with the SoneS
Lumber company.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Paul
inc Barker; two daughters, Mrs.
w. B. Lathrop and Miss Carolyn
Barker; his mother, Mrs. Joe Cros-
by; a sister, Mrs. j. c. Parr; and
a brother, Henry Barker.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-05
Fines Collected
In Police Court
Increase for '43

Considering the fines paid de-
partment against the arrests de-
partment, the El Centre police had
a better year in l943 than they did
in 1912, according to Chief Ronnie
Voyles' annual report.
The total general and state traf-
fic fines collected by the police de-
partment amounted to Sl6,l8860
during l943 while in 1912 a total of
Sl5.6l6.25 in fines were paid
The department made 1l4l ar
rests last year as compared to 1925
in 1912 However, there were fewer
arrests for intoXication and peace
disturbances during 1943 than the
previous year. In 1912, COS drunks
and 243 drunk and disturbing the
peace cases were before the court.
II, 1913, sos drunk and l28 disturb
ers were hailed before the police
judge.
In 1912. 58l paid their fines and
1926 served sentences while the past
year 556 paid fines and 315 served
time. This decline also was re-
flected in the cost of feeding pris-
oners which was S2,256 in 1912, as
compared to 1880 in l943.
The police department. motor
lied equipment answered 2,776 calls
during the year and issued 1890
traffic citations.
The Humane officers report
showed 1,739 calls answered and
466 licenses issued.
A total in $3.50 in bicycle licenses
was recorded by the department.
The departments report for
December showed collections of
1929 in fines and 8S arrests with
48 drunks leading the parade.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-01-05
Motorists Urged
To GetLicenseS

been unnecessary for anyone to
stand in line since the opening
hour Monday morning"
The state motor vehicle depart
ment announced Wednesday that
several hundred thousand wind
shield stickers, to be used this year
instead of the usual license plates,
had arrived at Sacramento. The de-
partment, however. will stay with
its plan to mail the stickers to ap-
plicants rather than issue them
over the counters at the many
points of application in the state.
Applications have been slow
throughout California, motor vehi-
Gle department officials said with
the business thus far being the
lightest in many years.