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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18
Cities Will
Seek Relief
From State

Flint, Mch.. May ls-AP-Fiseal
officials OF Michigan cities troub-
led by wartime rising costs today
launched their drive TO secure re-
lief through the channels OF the
state sales tax.
A SO man steering committee,
named at a conference here yes
terday. mapped campaign in sup
port OF a proposed constitutional
amendment for diversion Of one
third OF the three per cent sales
tax
Counties, school districts and To-
cal communities also would bene-
fit under the proposed change.
which was one Of three sponsored
by the meeting. For each 122,677
signatures to initiating petitions
are necessary.
Michigan's school financial prob
lem, which has been emphasized
by strikes of teachers, received par
ticular consideration. Thirty per
cent Of the revenues from the pro-
posed sales tax diversion would go
to the schools.
Originally, a plan had been set
forth for a separate one per cent
sales tax for the municipalities,
but this was modified yesterday.
The meeting, attended by represen-
tatives OF q cities, approved these
three proposals for constitutional
amendment:
/. Return to local government
units Of one third OF the three per
cent sales tax for ALLEGATION to
cities, counties, villages and school
districts on a per capita basis
80 per cent going to the schools.
2. Bar the state legislature from
placing additional expense upon
local government without extend
ing state aid to cover such expense
8. Require the legislature to con-
tinue annual grants to school dis
tricts from the states general
funds in the same ratio as during
the fiscal year 1894.
School superintendent OF Flint,
Saginaw and Bay City succeeded
in pleas for 30 per cent cut for
the schools. 1t was first placed
at 20 per cent.
In addition to the steering COM
mittee the conference named an
advisory committee including May
ors Edward j. Jeffries of Detroit,
E. c. McLogan Of Flint, Eric Vile
neke Of Saginaw. and George w.
Welsh OF Grand Rapids.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18
Brockman Bound Over
in Ann Arbor Court

Ernest Broekman. &c. 632 Arm
strong Ct, was bound over TO cir
cult court on bond Of $1,000 We'd
nesday afternoon when he was
arraigned before Judge Jay II.
Payne. Ann Arbor municipal court.
on charges OF breaking and enter
ing.
Brockman had previously been
bound over 10 circuit court on 5000
bond. following a hearing in Ypsi-
lanti's court before Justice a. "
Vandorsall. in which he was charg
ed with breaking and entering in
the nighttime with intent TO com,
NIT larceny and actual larceny n
$3.50 Il
Methods used in the crimes N
which Brockman is accused aft
like those used by the "phantoB
prowler who entered numerous n
SLANT homes. II
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18
Gamers to
Sugar

County Clerk Luella NJ. Smith
Of the county rationing board re
ceived word today that stamp 40
in book four is good for an extra
five pounds of canning sugar and
is exchangeable for the sugar at
stores.
In addition spare stamp number
81 in book four is good for 10
pounds of sugar but 1t must be
taken to the ration board where
application for the extra sugar
must be made before a certificate
is issued. The certificate will
then be taken to the dealer. Later
another stamp good for 10 pounds
will be designated, Mrs. Smith was
informed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18

New York, May 1S--INS Medic
al authorities and police will at
tempt today TO lift the veil OF mys-
terry which shrouds the death OF
Miss Nalsa Anna Matthai. q. Co.
lumbia University student and In
dian heiress whose body was found
in the Hudson River OFF Yonkers
search
Her disappearance from lnterna-
tional House on New York's River
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18
U. S. WEATHER FORECAST

Lower Michigan-Partly cloudy
10 cloudy and continued cool 10.
night. Showers Friday with little
change in temperature.
Upper Michigan-Showers and
continued cool tonight and Friday.
Highest temperature yesterda,
81: lowest last night, So.
Highest temperature one year
ago today. 20: lowest. so.
Highest mpeTature this date in
last II years, IS in 1891: lowest.
81 in 1894.
The sun sets today at s.4s and
rises Friday AZ sos.
The moon sets today al 443
,. m. and rises Friday at 1855 a.
m.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18
Congress Today
CBy Associated PrssS

~ Associated Prsss)
Senate
In recess until Friday.
judiciary subcommittee calls
Defense Supplies Corp. official In
liquor shortage inquiry-10:0O =.
m. Eastern War Time).
Military Committee hears Navy
Secretary Forrestal and WPB
Chairman Nelson on work or be
drafted proposal-10:30 a. m.
House
Continues debate on G. I. bill
OF rights meets at IL a. nj
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18

RUMMAGE SALE May 1913 to 5
D. m. Methodist Church basement
Washtenaw entrance. Adv. SIS
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18

Klndling wood-Mlch. Ladder Co
Adv. 519S
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18

WASHINGToN-AP- A propos.
al that the government buy up
vast supplies Of soft coal to keep
the mines rolling at high pitch
all summer and have an adequate
supply ready for homes this win
ter has been approved by the War
Production Board, 1t was learned
today. y
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18
Flashes Of
Late News

OYSTER BAY. n. Y.-INS-The
town OF oyster Bay on Long Is
land buzzed anew today with stor'
les OF a sea monster" reported 70
have disported itself for several
days in the harbor. The reports
gained credence on the return OF
a posse Of fishermen who went
out last night to investigate. They
expressed belief that the mons
ter" was a whale.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18

WASHINGTON-AP-Deferment
OF students preparing for the min
istry, whether they are attending
theological or divinity schools has
been authorized by Selective Serv.
ice. The revised regulation stipu.
lates. however, that students in 9th.
er institutions must be under the
direction OF the specialized schools
and pursuing a specific full time
course on an accelerated basis" t.,
order to be entitled to deferment.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18

WASHINGTON-AP- James V.
Forrestal, seaman second class in
World war |, financier before
World War II, and Under-Secretary
OF the Navy since 1910, today is Of
ficially the number one naval man.
President Roosevelt had nominal
ed him following Knox's death and
yesterday the Senate confirmed
the nomination.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18

WASHINGTON--AP- The big
gest swap the world has known
continues-to win a war. Presi-
dent Roosevelt has signed the
third extension of the iend-lease
act. Through lend.lease and re-
verse lend-lease," he said, "the ma
terial resources and supplies OF the
United Nations have been pooled
for their most effective use against
our common enemies.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18

TOLEDO, O.-AP-Approximate-
ly 400 municipal employees went on
strike today in protest against the
city's failure TO grant $15-a-month
wage increases to workers receiv-
ing $1,000 or less a year, according
to John Jewhurst. service director.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18

See MYSTERY Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18

ALBUQU ERllU b, y. M'-I-No
A ruling by L. S. Attorney Gener-
al Francis Biddle that arraignment
OF three Nazi prisoners OF war
charged with Staying another pris-
oner would be in violation OF the
Geneva conference held up pro
oeedings today. The attorney gen
eral notified the Federal Bureau OF
Investigation that according to the
Geneva conference. the Swiss lie
cation must be notified three weeks
in advance OF any contemplated
trial or hearing OF prisoners OF war
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18

See KIwANIs Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18

BROOK, Ind. ms Funeral
services for George AIDE, noted hui
morist and playwright, will be
held at 2 p. m. tomorrow at his
farm home, Hazledon, near Brook.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18

BOMBAY -AP- Mohandas X.
Gandhi, Indian nationalist leader
released recently from internment,
and Mahomed Ali Jlnnah, presi-
dent OF the All-India Moslem Lea.
que, will probably meet early next
month to discuss settlement OF
political differences between Mos
lens and Hindus, It was learned
today.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-18

WASHINGTON APP Entering
the second week OF debate on the
&c. l. bill Of rights" the House to-
day sought to iron out differences
over educational provisions so the
deck would be cleared for an ex-
pected fight on the CIO-opposed
unemployment compensation sec
ton.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-05-06
ALEXANDER
PAINTERS
STAFF

Editor in.chief ,-------- Dorothy Sanders
Assistant Editor Johnnie NJ. Thona.
General News Editor - Evelyn Adams
Styles Editor ----- --- Bessena Cook
Secretary------------Ir ma Pearl Alexander
Business Manager Frances Ann Bowman
Published and Edited by students
of Alexander School, Brookhaven.
Mississippi
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-05-06
Crystal Springs
News
H. ]. Wolfe. Reporter

Little Coretha Terry left Sun
lay night for Chattanooga. Tenn,
where she will join her father, Mr.
4omma Terry of the city She
plans to make Chattanooga her
;ome
Happy Birthday to little Charles
ZEE Jackson.
Mrs. Hamp Young has returned
nome after spending several hap
y days in Biloxi with her SON
n-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs
Bill Davis.
Rev. ]. T. Wolfe of Crystal
springs will preach at Friendship
'chool, two miles north of Crystal
springs, the End Sunday night, May
4. All are cordially invited to at
tend this great service.
There will be an Old Folks Con-
:ert given at Pine Grove Baptist
Church on Wednesday night, May
0, 1914, Admission Sc and 10c.
And on Friday night at Pine
Grove Baptist Church there will be
1 Box Supper given. Boxes will
De sold for Is cents each. The pub
ic is cordially invited. The box
upper will be May u. Both will
pc sponsored by Mrs. Lille Lee.
The Good Hope Sunday School
leld its regular services Sunday,
April 80, opening at 10 o'clock,
With Deacon Dinis presiding. The
:lasses were sc minutes and God
blessed us with one new member
Money raised, by classes was in the
amount of 1927. Banner class was
No. 8, the mems class. Rev. Por-
ter is out of town, in jackson.
conducting 10 days meeting for
Rev. Lott at the Morning Star Bap-
list Church. 1t is hoped that the
meeting will be successful.
Mrs. Eliza Berrie had for her
guests Sunday morning her neph-
ew and niece from Memphis. They
report an enjoyable trip.
The West Circle held its regu-
lar Monday meeting in the home of
Sis. Ray with the president pre-
siding. Sisters Della Grove and
Carrie Tellie Washington were Wis
itors, both making interesting re-
marks.
Crystal Springs Gossip
By this time we thought we
would be hearing Wedding Bells
from Ethel L. Boston and Sgt
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-05-06

tine Carter would stop chewing
gum like a goat in school?
r. b. and M. L. w. are coming
on strong since they spent Satur-
day night and Sunday in McComb
together
Stella Crump and Luther Bracey
are getting on some times.
Omie Lee Richardson and Ralph
Dixon are building their stairway
to the stars.
Daisy Watkins says she doesn't
care about these no-good boys so
why should the girls get angry with
her about them? They can have
them if they can get them, which
is another matter.
Lillian Robertson and Charlie
Newton are all out for each other
and don't care who knows it.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-05-06

Mrs. Mamie Lou Helford and
daughters Of Alabama are visiting
relatives and friends.
Miss Rena Mae. Milsap, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Troy Milsap of
chicago, Ill, is visiting relatives
and friends and attending the Pom
totoc High Commencement.
Mrs. Hattie Wright is visiting
relatives in Memphis over the week
end.
The sermon by Rev. w. c. Nor
wood at Mcdonald M. E. Church,
Sunday, was enjoyed by all.
Mrs. Norwood returned home on
Sunday to Eupora after visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Wright.
The singing contest at Mcdonald
M. E. Church, Sunday night, was
a success. Mr.. Robert Beckley, who
sang as a solo, Just a Closer Walk
With Thee" won first prize Of 50;
Miss Alma Brazil's solo, Nobody
Knows the Trouble l See," won
second prize of $10o; quartet, Miss
Crawford and others, sang II Know
the Lord Will Make A Way For
Me" third prize, $1.0O.
We are sorry to know that Mr.
Louis Carter is on the sick list.
The Home Missionary Society OF
Second Baptist Church will meet
Wednesday evening, May 10, at 2:3C
in the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Shir-
ley McGlarn.
Little Miss Marion Roberta Beck
ley has whooping cough. We wish
for her speedy recovery.
The Training Unions Boy and
Girl contest of Second Baptist
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-05-06

BARLEY, but it seems it will be
Mae c. Crisler.
What if Burnell wouldn't get mad
with everybody about a boy?
Pearl BARLEY walks around with
her nose stuck in the air Get hip
ped, Pearl Nobody want you to
speak to them.
Why don't Mary L. Ivory and
Freddie Sanders get married?
Where was Georgia Mae when
Mary Ethel bomber Argiville?
We know Margaret Jones will
De happy when Roosevelt comes
home next month. Where does that
leave you. Evelyn Ware? Stand
ing in the dark?
Mades and Cpl. Dennis seem to
be very lovable. They are really
N the groove.
Mae Bell and Maids were seen
tipping UP in the show Saturday
night. Be little more careful girls
the night has eyes.
John Price, you better watch out
because Tom Anderson is rocking
your dream boat on the sly.
Is Robert Catchings trying to
build flame back in Margaret
Jones heart? Yeah Man!
Do we hear Wedding Bells from
o. S. and M. A?
We are wondering where Burnell
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-05-06
Pontotoc News

Mrs. Mildred Bates, Agent
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-05-06

stands with Odell Smiley?
A $1,000 reward for the answer
to that question.
Wonder what would happen if
Judge Smith would have his suit
pressed and shoes shined?
Mary Lee Ivory, don't think you
are smart. You can't fool every
body. You treat me right, l treat
you right
Georgia Mae you may be a bum
Der bee but the Genoa Wasp sure
did sting you Sunday.
1t would be nice if Ida Mae was
really as cute.
Sammie Bailey seemed to have
been making love to another GER
tain chick last Sunday.
The three chicks that came in
Sunday evening seem to be getting
on some times. Wonder why Ida
Mae looks at Esther M. B. so hard.
She came in Sunday evening. Els
Their M. says go ahead and have
your fun because she was strictly
on the move
Ola Mae and a certain guy from
the west side of town are making
love Saturday night.
Ethel M. Barnes and her girl
friend look very nice riding around
in the 80 red pickup truck.
Give to the Red Cross NOW!
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-05-06

Church will be held Sunday eve
ming, May 7. at $50 o'clock. The
boy and girl who has the highest
amount Of money will be crowned
King and Queen and given a prize.
J. A. Thompson Entertains
Outstanding among the social
events of the season was the four
course formal dinner given Mon
day night by Mr.. j. A. Thompson,
superintendent of College Hill High
School, in the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. l. Naylor, honoring Miss B. j.
Lemon, Jeanes Supervisor of the
county and faculty members. The
success of the dinner was due large
" to three members Of the home.
economics class, Carrie Howard Ad-
lena Wright and Juanita Beckley,
who prepared and served the din
ner Russian style. The color scheme
yellow and green was carried out
in the food and table decorations.
Everyone present had part in
making the event festive, first by
entering into the occasion and en-
joying the music and games play
ed, second the hospitality that was
extended; third the attractive sur
roundings of the lovely home; and
last but not least the good food.
Those to enjoy this hospitality
were: Miss B. j. Lenora, who wore
a black brocaded silk dress with
rhinestones for decoration; Miss r.
ma Braxton, Mrs. Doris Bankhead,
Miss Flora Rogers, Miss Clytee
Copeland, Mrs. Veleria Smythe, Mrs.
s1Vada McPeters, and Mr.. and Mrs
w. l. Naylor and Mr. r. B. Stemus
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-05-06

Many higher-ups in the U. S.
There are between 5000 and H.
900 men in America six feet, five
inches or taller, census folk esti-
mate.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1944-05-06
Club News

OluD news
The boys in the Junior Glass
have organized club among them
Selves They gave a private party
at the home of Mr.. James Newton.
The boys entertained their girl
friends. The name of the club is
the Paramount The couples present
were: Thomas Reed and Elouise
Smith. Johnnie Gilmore and Jean
Ross, Percy Hall and Winnie Belle
Winston, Clarence Johnson ano
Jean Holmes. w. L. Ray and Ber-
nice Showers, Charlie Lewis and
Gertrude Price, Sgt. Reed anG
Gladys Coleman, and James New
ton and Glossie Mae Dillon. Ev-
eryone had a most enjoyable time.
Refreshments were also served.
Glass Chatter
Well, well. well, what do you
think? Helen James and David
Washington are getting on some
times lately. What about that Char
lestine Baptiest? Do you think you
can beat her time? We don't think
so, because Helen James is rather
cute to us.
Hey Gang, Melba went to the sta
ton with J. D. Digs last night. He
said he hated to disappoint her
but he really wanted to go and get
Leverne Cooke, so he told us. Mel
ba cried last night until we felt
sorry for her, now she plays Take
Me Back, Baby But Leverne did
MT care because she was out with
someone else.
Dorothy Perkins seems to get {
lot of mail from overseas. Wonder
who it is from? Could it be Henry
Lee Walker?
George Evans says he cares for
only Bessena Cooke. Do you under.
stand that, Jean Rossand, Earnes-
tine Staworth, Juanita Adams an6
James Williams are jumping sole
these late days.
Hazel Martin and Gay Johnson
can't you see Herman Diggs pre-
fers Irma Pearl, so why don't you
stopp running him down and lei
him walk?
Arceola Tucker and Lester Miller
are strictly lovebirds, so what Ha-
zle Digs, you seem to be out of
the picture.
Lucy Smith and Ralph Buslock
are really there
Doris Smith says Elouise Smith
can forget George Brown, the At
man, because she has him by her
self.
MonzoIa Banks has been singing
Mean Old Frisco" since B. S. Scott
is home
We wonder why Stella Crump
likes to go to and talk about Month
cello so much?
Johnnie Mae Coleman and John
L. Brooks are coming on strong, so
what, Willie Price, Lawrence Da-
Wis and Albert Digs?
What would happen if Thelma
Hudson would get boy friend? If
Mary Nell Hunter would not criti-
else other people so much and look
at herself. If EuIa MCGEE wouldn't
talk about Philip Jr. so much?
Senior Highlights-
w. M. Cain is the most important
person in the senior class, don't
you think so, Sally and Ann? It
seems as if Mae Dell Harris and
Sterling Culver's love will never
die
To prove that true love never
dies, Emma Lou Terry and Robert
Smith were seen together Sunday
1t seems as if Jean Ross is forget
ting Gilmore gradually and falling
deep and hard for w. M. Cain.
Remember, Seniors always come
first.
What would happen if Charles
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-05-13
Plan odau For a
HhlahkeA FUTURE

complexion. In just few days Black
and White Bleaching Cream begins to
help you have a brighter. softer.
smoother skin. IL works 5 ways r.
give you complexion others will envy
you will thrill to. Blackhcads loosen
and that dull darker outer skin
seems to actually roll off. Caution: Use
only as directed. At all toilet counters,
economy sizes 25e and 50t. Always get
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-05-13
North End
News
BY MARIAN c. McGILL

The passing OF Grant Wagner OF
East Fort early Monday came as a
shock 10 his friends and fellow
workers at the Chrysler- Jefferson
plant. Charles Cole had charge of
the body which was shipped to his
father in independence. Mo. There
were many lovely floral tributes.
Mr.. Wagner left his father, an aunt
and many friends to mourn his pass
ing.
David McGill Of Delmar has been
quite i'll with throat infection. He
is improving. The attending ply
sician is DR. Slaughtenhaupt
The Rev. and Mrs. Startling Pat
ton Of Frazier street. River Rouge,
has as their house guest from Chi
cago, Mrs. Ida Mae Hutson, sister
in-law OF Rev. Patton. A farewell
dinner was given for her on the eve
of her departure. Guests were Rev
and Mrs. E. c. Copeland. Mr.. and
Mrs. T. J. Washington. Mrs. Essie
Mae Stanley. Mr.. and Mrs David
McGill, Mrs. Lena Iverson. Mrs. f.
Straw, Mrs A. L. Shanklin, Bernice
Patton. The table was centered with
sweet peas, iris and ferns. After
dinner Mrs. McGill sang a solo. Mrs
Hutson thanked everyone who had
contributed to her pleasure while
in the city.
Mrs. Josephine Tate and her
granddaughter. Mrs. Charlotte
Avery. left on Saturday for a visit
with relatives and friends in Dali
las and Grand Prairie, Texas. They
will return to the city some time in
June.
Pvt. Orial Taylor Of Cameron
avenue is at-home on a short fur
Tough.
Plans are in the making for
card party and social to be given
by the Lewis Business College Stu
dents club on May 20. The public
is invited
Mrs. Clara Belle Jones OF Hem
drie street has returned to the city
at the conclusion of a visit with her
brother who is serving with army
and stationed in New York. Mrs.
Jones said that she had a marvellous
trip and did bit Of sightseeing.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-05-13
Club To Give
Dance Recital
May 1OAt WV
BY =. VI. LEONARD

"Wednesday. May 10. nc Mndcr-
riqueS Dance club presented its
FIRST Workshop Dance Recital IN
the auditorium o. tho Lucy Thur
man Branch NWCA at 800 m.
The prog am was G.vGed INTO
three main parts around which the
other dances were created They
were, Part Dance ~ Greeting.
Glow Worm "Screnadc" Part =
Clown Dance 'pocr." Tango
Modernque' and two solos by Lii
Ian Williams and Alice DAVIS. Part
3-Work Dance. Nav Pole Dance
and We Come Together Between
the parts Of the prosrsm music vas
provided by Miss Carulyun Brown
% the Detroit Conservatory Of Mu-
sic
The dance club receives lis in
ttruCtlon under the direction oi
Miss s Lavinia Moore This was the
FIST one Of what the Dance club
hopes 10 make on annual cndeavor.
Most Of the students have been
studying the dance for less than
year and have developed remark
ably for such short length of
time. Members Of the club are Ger
aldine Wilson. Lorraine Jones. Lii
Ian Williams. Edith PaSchal. Vivian
Pettiford. Mildred Smith. Phyllis
Dryden, Frances Leonard Alice
Davis, Lavinia Bright and Alice
Williams