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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-27

tai base units we're being
equipped and a Red Cross COM
mlttee headed by Mrs Joy,
furnished the surgical dressings
and comfort bags.
Il was IN 1917. also, that the
Red Cross motor SerViCe--Halu
the motor corps the blood pro-
curement center and classes in
first aid. nurses aide and home
nursing were organized
With the return OF disabled
veterans oCcupational thcrapy
classes IN which Mrs Joy was
kecnly interested. We're organ
led AZ Newberry House.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-27
Newberry House Donated

Newberry House in East JEFF
forSon avenue, donated by Mrs.
JOY and her brothers. Truman
II Newberry and the late John
s. Wewberry, IN 1917 became a
Red Cross teaching center
Mrs. JOY went 20 Washington
y. c. and took a course Of in
Structon In surgical dressings
and upon her return taught the
first surgical dressings class
here She was authorized 70
spend 500 for surgical supplies
bur that sum soon was IN
creased
The Harper and Grace Hospi-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-27
BY MINNIE CAGE

MRS. HENRY b JOYS almost 40 years Of continuous vol
IVA unteer service epitomzes the history activities and
growth of Detroit chapter Of the American Red Cross
On her Gray Lady uniform Mrs. JOY a awarded
her 20 Next June she will bar
A distinction held by other member
Mrs. JOY present the meeting on June Is 1905
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-27
10000 Pints Of Blood
Contributed to Red Cross
At River Rouge Plant
BY FRANCES OWENS

THE American Red Cross, thousands and thousands
of patriotic workers the Ford River Rouge plant and
the Ford Motor Co have combined present
gift to American wounded the fighting fronts.
To date the and who work for the company,
from Charles Sorensen and Harry Bennett down
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-27

Mrs ! oy. throughout the
years has had an active part IN
eterS project and every phase
of tho Red Cross work.
The first disaster relief I'm
which either the Michigan or
nationals Red Cross societies
participated was in 1906 when
medical supplies and clothing
were sent 10 the victims of the
San Francisco earthquake Mrs.
JOY was in charge Of the pack
ING at oNewberry chapel Of the
jefferson Avenue Presbyterian
Church
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-27
Mrs. Joy Foresi9hted

When peace came most per-
sons were ready To relax But,
Mrs JOY, with foresight. organ
lied Red Cross volunteer work.
erS, trained I'm home nursing.
who were prepared 10 go into
homes 10 assist in the event the
flu epidemic Of 1919 hit Detroit
II did.
Americas entrance into
World War III found the De
trout chapter Of the Red Gross
fully prepared and equipped 10
do the magnificent Job IL is do
ing today
In 1910 II moved into rs
present center a. East Jefferson
and Dubois street and bv the
following year the activities
had expanded, neceSsitaung an
addition
The Blood Procurement Cen
Continued on Page Twol
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-27

donation and doughnuts. coffee
or tea and cigarets during the
period of rest and recuperation.
80 Volunteers Serve Unit
The big rooms are decorated
with large and colorful collec-
ton of war posters. and in sea-
son the place is filled with fresh
flowers.
Mrs. Stanley RI 1diman Of
River ane. chairman of the
Dearborn Red Cross, is also
chairman of the plants blood
bank.
She is assisted by 80 Red
Cross volunteers a day. They
not only wait upon the blood
donors and serve their meals,
but entertain them as they rest.
Sometimes the patients pro-
vide their own entertainment. A
former Italian opera singer. who
% has made several donations.
sings for the other patients each
time he comes in.
And equally entertaining Is a
Sweet-voiced colored man who
calls himself Bling Crosby in
technicolor. "
Some Of the donors have given
ii pints Of their blood. Still
more have given 10 pints. And
members Of the gallon club"
are numerous
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-27
Gains National Viewpoint

From a mere 1st volunteers
who. In 1909 packed clothing
and food ~ the relief station in
The Owen Building for sufferers
from northern Michigan forest
fires. Mrs JOY has seen the
army of volunteers increase TO
$4,000 with a total Of 1000 600
working hours
When IN 1909 Detroit chap
Tor became an Independent uni.
with a membership OF 1000. IL
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-27
AVerys in New
Home

MRS. ESMOND AVERY and
nor children. Jack. Mary Eliza
beth and Judy, moved a. mid
week from the Whittier -
Merriweather road.
The echo., 1944-03-10
SUITS FAMILY REUNION

Anding, Miss.-Treha, the country
home of Mr.. and Mrs. 7. F. Suits
was the scene of much gaiety last
Sunday when the family held a big
birthday celebration. Three Suits
daughters and a son-in-law were the
honorees: Mrs. Ruby E. Suits Lyells,
Mrs. Lille Suits Handy, Mrs. Annie
Suits Smith and NJ. J. Lyells. All
were born in February. Others par
taking of the festivities were Mrs.
Inez Suits Knowles, L. L. Knowles,
and little Rose Anita and Leon Suits
Knowles.
Though recuperating from influenza
Mr.. Suits took his place as host at
the dinner table But for the absence
of two sons-in-law-Sgt. S. N. Handy
and Cpl. ]. Z. Smith the immediate
family circle would have been COM
plete.
Mr.. and Mrs. Suits own large in
terests in the Tinsley Oil Fields. In
fact TreHa is surrounded by produc-
ing oil wells They have only four
daughters. Mesdames Lyells a d
Handy are twins. The celebration
was held on their birthday
The Lyellses are members Of the
faculty of Alcorn A. & NJ. College.
Wr- To~dv ie hOr1a demonstration
The echo., 1944-03-10

It seems to me that things can hap
pen so fast you have to stop and Won
der if they really happened and you
find yourself saying, is it true they
have happened.
Just a few days ago we were talk
ing about the Boards and what we
expected Of them and as | can see it,
they came up to our expectation and
a~n some more.
On Wednesday, March LIST, we were
With Mr.. w. NJ Kin low of Waynes-
Doro and his host OF members. When
the name "Kinslow" is used everybody
expects something great and outstand-
ing, that out Of the ordinary, and that
IS Just what we had. Nh Kinslow
lad things well Planned and carried
out in high style.
A short. but BETTING and interest
ng program was rendered.
Yes, Mr.. Kinslow and his loyal fol-
lowers did the unexpected on should
say the expected We are always
happy to 90 to Waynesboro where big
things are had.
The echo., 1944-03-10
H. B. A. MARCH BOARDS NOW history
III B \ Boards Now
History

presidents put things over as never
before.
The Board was well attended by a
large number of presidents, members
and friends and yet, they did not have
enough folk to eat all the dinner that
had been prepared. These presidents
and their loyal members re to be
congratulated for the wonderful show
ing made.
Yes, it has been proven that Me
lidian can do the unbelievable.
The reports were good and a har-
monious board was held.
LAUREL
The echo., 1944-03-10
MERIDIAN

Friday, March 3rd, we found our
selves in the beautiful Home Office of
the Holbrook Benevolent Association
where the board was held
Mesdames Lucy Brown and Mary
Jane Moore, Messrs. E. F. Young, Jr.,
T. ]. Young and Tom Smith were hos
tesses and hosts. In spite of the fact
that it had been whispered around by
some that whenever a board is held
in Meridian you can just look out for
sardines and cracker sandwiches, these
The echo., 1944-03-10

Tuesday morning we found our.
selves motoring to Laurel where we
were to hold our third H. B. A
Board. On our arrival we found cars
already on the grounds and members
and friends in the church awaiting
our coming.
Messrs. N. Paige and G. B. AIRING
ton showed just what "a n be done
when two big men coordinate THEN
forces.
This was one of the best boards
that we have held in Laurel and
think we have held some mighty good
ones. The attendance was verv good
the reports were excellent and YOU
talk about a dinner, but the dinner
served was fit for king.
Since we were at this church last
they h a e constructed beautiful
parsonage and when we say beautiful
we really mean beautiful and modern
istic.
Reverend j. J. Overstreet is h e
energetic pastor of this beautiful
church where the board was so won
derfully entertained.
The echo., 1944-03-10
ATTEND wAYNEsBoRo BOARD

Mr.. Paul Miller, District Manager
of the Meridian District, Universal
Life Insurance Company, accompan-
led by two of his agents, Mrs. Walk
er and Miss Sharp, were pleasant Wis
itors at the Board last Wednesday
Mr.. Miller m d e a very inspiring
talk.
The echo., 1944-03-10
TRANSFER ARTILLERY OFF,
GERS TO 92nd INFANTRY
DIVISION

Washington, D. C.-The Honorable
Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of War,
announced at his regular Press Con
ference today March ?. 1914, that the
Field Artillery officers of the 930th
and 931st Field Artillery batallions
will be transferred to the 92nd Infan-
try Division to replace white officers
The echo., 1944-03-10
MASTER SERGEANT is FIRST IN
HIS UNIT TO BECOME
OFFICER CANDIDATE

Rome Army Air Field New York
Master Sergeant Claude NJ Dixon, OF
New Orleans, Louisiana, has become
the first officer candidate of the Tooth
Aviation Squadron He will attend
Continued on Page
The echo., 1944-03-10

Private Elmer d. Larkin, S IN OF
Mrs. Lula Larkin, is improving nicely
in the army hospital where he under
went an operation.
The echo., 1944-03-10
Interesting
But Mt
BY Ruth Taylor

The most aggravating man l know
has the disconcerting habit, just when
| think am telling an effective story,
of saying, in a politely bored tone,
Interesting - but not importantly
Continued on page 81 m
The echo., 1944-03-10
DISCHARGED FROM SERVICE

Mr. T. ]. Foster who has been IN
the service of his country for about
eleven months is back home after re-
ceiving a discharge
The echo., 1944-03-10

Mrs. Hattie McEhoy continues on
the sic, list. Hel friends are pryng
for a speedy recovery,
The echo., 1944-03-10
Folk We Know
ON SICK LIST

Mrs. Jennie Emerson OF 18th St.
and 31st Ave. is confined in the hos
pital.
The echo., 1944-03-10
ARM, Service Forces

now in command of the artillery bat
tahons of that division.
The echo., 1944-03-10

Mrs. Pinkie Foster is still on the
sick list. We hope for her speedy
recovery.
The echo., 1944-03-10

Mrs. Laura Young is able to be up
and around after being indisposed for
about two weeks.
The echo., 1944-03-10

The following is the March reports
which include Death Claims, Quarterly
Dues, etc, as submitted by the follow
ing Presidents:
The echo., 1944-03-10

Lodge No. President No. members
The echo., 1944-03-10

Mississippi, stand
newspaper Of char ac.eg, clseU'
lat;on and opinion, wita nloTa
than 10000 readers =
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-04-24
Chicago Editor Sees Fallacy
in U. S. Denial of Supplies

petition by an anti.American news
paper published in Chicago for ad-
ditional newsprint, based prlnci-
pally on the plea that the newspa
per renders a service to newspaper
readers opposed to the policy Of the
Tribune, and needs more paper TO
extend that service.
"ln its application the Tribune
also made reference to pgo.Ad-
ministration newspaper which re-
Gently has been started In San Die
go. Calf This publication did not
get neWsprint allowance from
IT, WPB but instead went TO a
commercial printer with whom It
contracted to have its paper print
ed. and the printer presumably ap-
piled TO The WPB and was given a
quota Of pewsprint ioi shat pur-
pose.
%. The trick here depends.
upon the definition Of newspaper
adopted b. the WPB, which pro
yidos that newspaper is a publica-
lion that has been granted second
class mailing privileges All that
the San Diego New Dealer had 10
do TO get his commercial ncwsprini
vas TO neglect to apply for second
class privileges
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-04-24
Union Views
1914 Politics

Detroit. Apr. 24-AP-- Wayne
County's newly organized CIO po-
litical action committee, with a
leadership described as solidly
right wing, set out today to make
It's influence felt in 1914 politics.
The committee, organized Sun
day at convention OF 500 dele
gates representing the CLOS claim
ed 100000 union members in the
Detroit area, backed a fourth term
for President Roosevelt and sup
ported the steel workers fight to
break the little steel formula.
The convention also demanded a
Satisfactory" soldier vote law and
urged continuation of price con-
trolls. 1t also voiced a stand for
guaranteed annual wage for work
ers.
One reflection OF opinion among
the unionists at the week end ses-
sions lay in a speech by President
K. j. Thomas OF the CLOS United
Auto Workers, who expressed con
cern over the attitude OF certain
sections OF the Democratic party
Thomas said labor knows what
to expect" from the Republican par
ty but "is not as yet sure" Of the
DEMOCRATIC party lie said there
were sections" In the party
whose record OF reaction is in
no sense different from that OF
the Republicans
The Michigan Commonwealth
Federation. which has been refer
red to as a possible third party.
was represented at the convention.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-04-24
Seven Major
OPA Changes


Washington, Apr. e4-AP-Seven
major changes in the nations price
control and stabilization program
were advocated today by the Smith
Committee OF the House-OPA's
seyerest critic in Congress.
A rewritten price control act con.
tanning the recommendation was
filed by the group assigned 10 in
vestigate whether government ag,
encies exceeded their authority. 1t
is headed by Rep. Smith tD-VaD
A minority report concurred In
some OF the proposals but differed
sharply in others.
The majority plan suggested:
Writing the Presidents hold
theliue freeze OF wages and prices
as of Sept. Is, 1912, into the price
control law.
"A curb on the powers OF the
War Labor Board
Abolition of the treble dam
ages the OPA can impose on a price
yiolator and substituting a maxi
mum $4,000 penalty.
Abolition OF 0PA's authority
to order sanctions without court
review.
5-Required publication Of exec.
utive orders, regulations and direc-
tiyes In the Federal Register.
6-Relaxatlon Of certain rent con
trolls
broader court review powers
over both OPA and WLB powers.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-04-24

Chicago. Apr q -AP-"The Ad-
ministratisn denies newsprint 10
one OF its critics. but finds loop
holes 10 grant II to one OF its sup
porters." the Chicago Tribune said
in an editorial today commenting
on the War Production Board de
nial OF an application for paper 70
start Tribune!owned daily in Mil
waukee.
The Tribune applied FOR 22,S72
tons Of paper on April II TO be used
In the publication Of paper In the
Wisconsin city. II said Al the time
that the Wisconsin primary, in
which Wendell ". WillHe was de
feated, was fought on the issue of
Tribune policies against Nillkie
policies" and added the result indi-
Gated Wisconsin voters dissats-
faction with the services they are
receiving from Wisconsin newspa
pers."
on April %. the WPB denied the
application on grounds ANY deter
mmation based upon any appraisa,
Of the relative merit OF one publlca-'
ton as against another would
abridge freedom Of the press which
is guaranteed by the Constitution
Today, in commenting on this de.
cision. forwarded in a letter from
Arthur 'Treanor, director OF the
WPB printing and publishing diyi-
zic, Tho FTrfhupn ooiJ.
"The WIPE is now entertaining
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-04-24
Two Carloads of Paper Collected

Despite rainy weather, Npsilanti
High School students had accumu-
lated two carloads OF scrap paper
by noon today. in their one.day pa
per collection. The estimated 35
tors OF paper wsS being Srpplts
mented continually at the railroad
station whore loading operations
we're under way. II was expected
that that amount would be doubled
by the end OF the day. Workers
with city trucks. private cars.
seooters wagons and small trail
egs were all pressed into use in tho
drive.
From 80 10 o'clock this morn
INK students heard short assem-
bly, sponsored by the Student Coun-
ell. OF which Roger Katou was
chairman. 1t. Col. Frank Lidke
spoke briefly. telling Of his expert.
ences in Australia and New Guinea,
and emphasizing the great need for
paper, telling OF particular uses To
which the material is put 4 short
skit was presented, depicting the
paper collection. in which Lois
Hopp, Roger katon, and Elba
Forbes took part The program op.
ened with the flag salute and the
singing of the star Spanglcd Ban.
upr"
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-04-24
More Called
to Service

The following registrants from
Washtenaw County Local Board No.
2 will report for induction at Fort
Sheridan, Illinois. on MAY /
John Gerald Bergren. Ann Arbor
John Stanley Books. Jr. Ypsiianti;
william Eugene Bush. Ann Arbor
Joseph Vincent Clisham. Jr Ann
Arbor: Kenneth Clarence Coc,
Quincy: Floyd william Ccnkright,
Midland. Harold Wayne Curtiss
Ypsilanti; William Henry Griffin,
Jr, Ypsilanti. Fred Harris, Jr,
Chelsea: Carl Wilbur Hartman.
Ann Arbor: Andy Evans Hayes.
Jr Ypsilanti John Howard Hoilo.
we'll, Ann Arbor. Joseph Frank
Kluska. Willis: Richard William
Maxi. Manchester: Harry Tavern
Martin. Manchester: Stancii Nc
Neil. Ann Arbor; Louis Junior
Mitchell, Ypsllanti; George Homer
Morgan, Lakeland. Mich. Laverne
Alexander Pearson, Ypsilanti: "a.
win Woodrow Quarterman. Nincen-
nes, Ind: Lewis William Schueid-
er. Chelsea: Earl Eugene Under.
wood, Saline; Robert Neeiy
Vaughn. Ypsilauf
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-04-24
Four Break
Out Of Jail

Police today were searching for
three OF four prisoners who staged
a jail break this morning by push
ing out a window from the cell
block OF tie city jail. One OF the
four. Roy p Massingale. 12l y.
Huron St. charged with being in
toxicated and disorderly. returned
to the city hall this morning and
paid s15 fine following bis ar
raignment before Justice A. NJ
VandersalA The others, Louis
Mikesell, Valley Spring Station.
KY, George Smith. AL Hawkins
St, and Elliott Johnson. 207 W
Cross St. have not yet been appre-
hended.
Mr.. Smith. who was arrested Ivy
police at 2:15 Sunday morning. was
charged with having beaten his
wife following an alteration be-
tween the two at their home Mr.
Johnson was charged by officers
with being intoxicated and disord-
erly, while the Mikesell youth was
charged with vagrancy.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-04-24
Floods Claim
Lives, Cover
Farm Acreage


(By International News service)
Gorged rivers in midwestern
states swept over their banks to-
day, bringing a mounting death
toll from drownings. driving thou
sands OF families from their homes.
and inundating thousands OF acres
OF farmlands.
Kansas. Missouri, Arkansas and
Illinois were among the states
worst ravaged by the floods, WI
chita, Kas.. being practically iso-
lated by the flood waters OF the
Little Arkansas River, fed by many
swollen tributaries.
States guardsmen and regular
army troops joined the Red Cross
in rescue work in the stricken
areas.
Five thousand families in Wichi-
ia slept last night in schools, audi
toriums, the court house and other
available public buildings after
they were driven from their homes
by the rapidly rising waters.
Authorities said the peak already
had been reached at Wichita, but
by this time, 1000 homes in the
north end OF the city and farther
10 the north were surrounded by
water.
The Little Arkansas even invad-
ed the exclusive riverside resi-.
dental section and drove hun
dreds from their homes, then pour.
ed its swirling overflow into the
Big Arkansas River. forcing the
evacuation OF hundreds OF other
homes.
A twin brother and sister. Betty
10 Rankin and Alden Rankin, aged
years, who hung onto floating de-
bris three hours before they were
rescued, told how five other oc-
cupants OF the car in which they
| were riding were swept to their
death in Perry County, Arkansas.
Betty 10 and Eden said the ira
gedy occurred when the driver of
the car, Eden Rankin. Sr., tried
to drive over a portion of the high.
way which was flooded by the swift
current OF the Big Maumelle River
raging out of its banks.
The water didn't look so deep. -
said Betty 10, "but the motor stall.
ed when we were right in the mid.
die of the stream and the water
poured in so fast that the Others
couldn't get out OF the door"
Betty 10 and her brother man.
aged to crawl out OF the window
and clung to floating debris until
they were rescued. The others
except for Eden Rankin, Sr., were
swept with the automobile down
the river to their death. .a'Ae. lat,
ter struggled to safety through the
current.
The victims were Mrs Joe T
May Bonita Ruth May. 5, Mrs
Geneva Rankin. IS; Sandra Lee
Rankin, months, and, Dorothy
oakes' Is, stepdaughter o, Mrs
May. The accident occurred AZ
miles north of Hot Springs Ark
tne nome OF all those in the car
Ihree boys were reported miss.
ing IN the Wichita area whore II.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-04-24
Dewey, FDR
Facing Mild
Challenges

The top runners in the Democrat
ic and Republican presidential
nomination contests - President
Roosevelt and Gov. Thomas f.
Dewey OF New York-face mild
challenges this week in the dizzy
pace set by their hackers in col
lecting convention delegates.
Gov. John w. Bricker, OF Ohio
who has not shared publicly in the
support from any Of the All Repub.
lican delegates selected thus far,
is making a bid in Kentucky to-
morrow for some OF that states %
convention representatives.
Bricker's friends hoped TO make
some inroads in district meetings
today, although there were signs
that the state convention which
will complete the slate tomorrow
night will support Gov. Simeon S.
Willis as a "favorite son" candi-
date.
Even II Willis nominally is given
the delegations backing, most prac-
teal politicians think the majority
OF the representatives will be for
Dewey. Bricker's friends hope the
governor of neighboring Ohio can
count on at least four out OF the
%.
Supporters OF a fourth term nom
ination for President Roosevelt
were not sure how much trouble
they will face in tomorrow's S Massa-
chusetts preferential primary,
where 81 Democratic delegates are
to be selected.
Although the delegation will go
TO the convention uninstructed in
any event, one group of candidates
former Gov. Joseph b.
Ely is definitely labeled anti-fourth
term. If any considerable number
OF them should win, it would be re-
garded as the first public setback
in the party trend that has been all
for Mr.. Roosevelt as repeater.
Massachusetts Republicans will
pick 35 uninstructed delegates with
contests in only a few districts
and with Wendell L. Willkie, the
previous favorite, out OF the race,
there was no clear indication in ad-
vance Of the lineup on presidential
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1944-04-24
Canadian Mayor Gives
Pickets encouragement

Windsor, Ont. Apr. Pins -
Pickets resumed their march be-
fore the gates Of the Windsor
plant Of the Ford Motor Company
Of Canada plant today after hear
ing Mayor Arthur Reaume and two
Ontario legislators express sup
port OF their strike.
Ten thousand OF the $4,000 who
struck Thursday heard Mayor Rea-
ume tell them that Public opinion
is with you" George Bennett OF
the Ontario legislature stated they
were "championing the right Of
workers everywhere William
Rigs was the second legislator
who spoke at mass meeting Sun
day.
Workers were scheduled 10 meet
again today at another mass meet
ing to be told OF recent develop
ments.
The strike began over a dispute
concerning the method and time
spent in filing grievances by JAW
stewards.