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The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
Fire Department
.Harassed by
False Alarms

Teachers and parents are asked
today by Fire Chief Gustav Anselm
to cooperate in reducing the num-
Der of false alarms by instructing
children in the dangers of need
lessly calling fire apparatus into
service.
During 1914 our department. was
called upon to answer many false
alarms" the Chief stated. Every
time a fire truck left its fire sta
ton on one of these useless errands,
some section of the community was
unprotected during the time re-
CURED to answer the call.
at has been estimated that it
costs the community at least fifty
dollars every time an alarm is an
Swered. That is an expensive price
to pay for placing property and
lives in jeopardy"
Chief Anselm firmly believes that
many of the false alarms turned in
by children can be eliminated by
means of education. He called at
tention to the record of Akron, o.,
where a reduction of fifty per cent
was made in the number of false
alarms after a program Of fire safe
ty education was initiated by the
fire department through the Junior
Fire Fighter Clubs.
mot all false alarms are turned
in by children, of course" the Chief
said. Many are sounded by DRINKS
and psychopathics and in our in
vestigations we catch up with these
unfortunate folks sooner or later.
But instruction of children should
be given in the schools and the
home to impress upon them the
seriousness of sounding an alarm
when there is no cause for it"
Keep an eye on the Fire Box
near your home. Any person caught
pulling a false alarm, there is SOS
reward for the conviction of such
person.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14

service for which the YMCA has
become known throughout the
world.
We, as pastors of the city, have
looked forward with great antici-
patton to the time when the YMCA
would become an established insti-
tuition In our city. The church and
the YMCA have always been closely
related in their relationship of serv-
Ice to mankind. The four-fold pur-
pose for the founding Of the YMCA
as conceived in the mind of the
founder, namely: to promote the
spiritual, intellectual, social and
physical welfare of young men,
have been carefully guarded through
the years. Since the founding OF
the YMCA in 1874 by George VII
ltamS In London, England, its in
fluence has gone around the world
This was due to the fact that the
YMCA mipistered to q world wide
felt need of youth.
No city can truthfully call itself
progressive without making ade-
quate provision for the youth of its
city in providing . place where
young men and growing boys can
Continued on Page 2z)
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14

electric service customers.
In past years it has been the Gus
tom of the Municipal Service COM
mission to give its customers a re-
fund Of ten per cent of their annual
net electric service bills. On De-
cember IL this refund was increased
to Is per cent for the period from
October l, 1913, through September
80, 1914.
During the past Is years the Com
mission has returned to its custo-
mers S485,OOO by means of these
dividend checks rather than further
reduce its low service rates. The
electric service rates in Wyandotte,
exclusive of the annual dividend.
are among the lowest electric util-
lty rates in the State.
A substantial increase in the use
of electricity is forecast for the
immediate postwar period and it is
expected tnat the capacity Of the
electric system will have to be in
creased when government regula-
tons permit. In keeping with the
Commissions pay-as-you-go policy,
funds are being accumulated in an
ticipation Of this expansion. The
cost Of the next expansion is ex-
pected TO be in excess of $3.50. 900
and to date a half million dol
lars has been set aside for this pur-
pose. This is in keeping with the
intent Of the city charter which
requires the Commission to estab-
iSh rates sufficient to pay operat-
ing and maintenance expense, fixed
charges and a sufficient per centum
per annum to provide funds for
expansion.
According to the statement of
the resolution, the increased divi-
dend was made rather than de-
creasing the low rates which ara
already in effect.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14


Special tribute regarding the es-
Enlistment of the local ''Y" branch
goes to Major j: Hugh Lewis, M. D.,
who was. very active in bringing a
"Y' to the Downriver area and was
active in the Committee of Man
agement until he went into military
service as a Major in the Army
Medical Corps.
BUILDING A REALITY
A "Y" building Is now a reality
This is welcome news to many of
the youth of the Downriver area
AS one high school student ex-
pressed it in looking at the new
facilities of the "Y", II really didn't
think it would happen. I know it
was talked about and discussed for
quite a while but I thought perhaps
1t was just an idea that was talked
about and would never actually
come into being. Now that see it.
1t Is just wonderful and I am look
ing forward to participating in the
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
w
strauss
gantz
No Room For
the Wicked

WHEN YOU READ through this
issue Of the News-Herald you'll see
that the editorial dept. had a vaca-
ton. When pay day comes the soc1-
ETY. writer's sports writers &.
news writers can turn their
checks over to the ad men. Good
thing someone hasn't figured out
q way to run advertising down the
paper margin.
Since all the other staff writer's
had q holiday Wen make this col
umn short so there will be
some room on page one for the hap
penings of the day. Besides my
Uncle Julius died in prison yester-
day and left me seven porter
house steaks. We have special per-
mission from the OPA to try these
out tonight instead of the
usual cheeSeburgerS. They say por-
terhouse steaks have the same effect
as Nylons.
First on the agenda is the happy
news for City Attorney Herb Schen-
del that the city will soon
be faced with three law suits. One
has already been announced &.
the Marlin Zielman $4,000 lawsuit.
He charges that the police knocked
out his teeth, etc.
John Gygocyk arrested on
an arson charge will ask the
city to cough up $4,000 for his
embarrassment. Judge Decker dis
missed the charge when it was dis
closed that Gygocyk's car had been
searched without a Warrant. Chief
of Police Martin Llienthal and De-
tective Fred Schwartz will also be
named In this suit.
Third headache win be a lawsuit
brought by Arthur Pepkae
former policemen who Was recent
ly dismissed. Pepkae will charge that
he was dismissed from the police
force without fair hearing. He may
also charge that his membership in
the Fraternal Order of Police pref
udiced the police commission :.
and Chief Lilienthal.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
Pre-War Paving
Petitions Must Be
Submitted Again

Petitions for street pavingA sub
mitted to the city council prior to
the war, requesting that the i'm
provements be made under WPA
must be re-submitted, according to
City Engineer F. w. Liddle.
Since WPA has been abandoned
these petitions are obsolete and new
ones must be presented. Each petit
ton should state whether 1t is the
desire that 1t be given immediate
attention or reserved for q post
war shelf Of projects.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14

Plans are being made for the
open-house period beginning Fri
day of this week and continuing
through Saturday and Sunday. On
Friday and Saturday, the building
will be open all day and on Sunday
afternoon from IL to S o'clock.
Women's groups are especially in
vited to come Friday afternoon be-
tween and 4 o'clock. Mrs. j. Ho-
mer Steele, member Of the local
Committee of Management, is In
charge of hoSteSses for the open
house period. Under the chairman
ship of Francis B. Griffith, who was
chairman of the first provisional
committee of the YMCA in the
Downriver area, the local work of
the "Y' has been under the direc-
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
Democrats Ask
Ballot Recount
for TargOnski
Party Will Underwrite
Necessary Expenses

A petition was filed yesterday
morning asking that a recount be
held for Victor Targonski, who lost
by l52 votes in the official canvass
to Charles H. Block, Wyandotte Re
publican candidate for state repre-
sentative from the Sixth District.
The recount was requested by
Joseph L. Wisniewski, chairman of
the Wayne County Democratic
Committee.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14

member Of the Metropolitan Board
Of Directors. As branch of the
Detroit Y it is possible to carry on
a much more extensive program, to
move more quickly toward enlarged
facilities for service, and to have
the support and backing of large
Metropolitan organization. DR.. A. G..
Studer, general secretary Of the De-
troit "Y', has been most interested
in this newest branch of the Detroit
organization. Out of his experience
as dean Of the YMCA secretaries in
the world today. he has given very
helpful leadership to the Develop
ment of the "Y" in the DoWnriyer
area.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
Joseph BIaseUic
Services Saturday

Joseph Blazevic, %, of 1881 Eure-
ka avenue, died Tuesday at the
Herman Kiefer hospital, Detroit.
Funeral services, which are in
charge of the H. F. Thon company
funeral home, will be held at $50
am. Saturday from the late resi-
dence, and at 9 am. in st. Joseph
church. Burial will be in Michigan
Memorial cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Blazevic; two broth
erS, Edward c., USA Alaska, and
Mark, AAF France; two sisters,
Frances and Donna.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
Program Will
Open Remodeled
Court Rooms
Public Ceremony
Planned by Judge
for Tonight

Official opening Of the recently
remodeled Wyandotte Justice Court
viii be conducted tonight at the
court rooms.
The. public has been extended an
invitation to the affair by Judge
Arthur Decker. The program viii
begin at eight O'Clock.
Presentation of a United States
flag will be made to the court room
by the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Down River judges, city officials
and John Mowatt of the County
Prosecutors office, will be honored
guests.
A reception for the guests will be
held following the program in the
court rooms.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14

ton of a COMMITTEE Of Manage
ment made up Of men and women
of the Downriyer communities rep
resenting quite a wide variety of
community groups.
ON FAMILY BASIS
From the very beginning of the
local YMCA branch several years
ago, the program of the ''Y" locally
has been on a family basis. Mem
bership has been open to boys and
girls, and men and women. A gen.
eral family program developed out
of the requests for needs of YMCA
srvice and already a host of activ-
tiles are now being conducted by
the "Y". These activities include
such things as: boys and girls gym
classes, movie programs, young peo-
pies groups, teen-age parties, youth
adult council, father and son club
groups, neighborhood adult fellow
ship groups, Hi-Y clubs, women's
sewing groups, badminton groups,
public affairs forums, an extensive
summer program In Wyandotte and
in Lincoln Park, and many other
special events sponsored by the
"Y". There has been an attendance
of over 400 at the teen-age parties
sponsored by the 'Y" every few
weeks at the Masonic Temple.
PLAN EXPANSION
About a year ago so many re-
quests had come to the "Y' for Serv-
ice and there were also so many
needs that were coming to the at
tention of the "Y", that the local
Committee of Management ap-
pointed a special committee to in
Vestigate the possibilities of an
expansion move on the part of the
local branch. This committee con-
sisted Of: John c. Kreger, chair
man; Mrs. G. A. Taber, Howard B.
Allen, Harold K. Jacobson, Fred w.
Frostic and Gerald lager.
Under the direction of this COM
mittee survey was made of various
possible expansion moves. Varied
locations were investigated and
after thorough study was made,
the committee recommended the
purchase of the property of Mary
Gartner Nichols. This property ex-
tends from Biddle to Van Alstyne
boulevard on Chestnut. The COM
mittee is of the opinion that the
finest site in the Downriver area
Tor YMCA has been selected, and
with the remodelling of the large
house facing Biddle avenue, addi-
tional facilities for a more extern
sive YMCA service are now pro-
vided. The Metropolitan Board OF
Directors of the Detroit YMCA ap-
proved the recommendation Of the
local committee for the purchase OF
this site and this Board of Direc-
tors has given hearty support and
encouragement to the development
of the "Y" in the Downriver area
BRANCH OF DETROIT
The local .'Y" Is branch Of the
Detroit YMCA and the chairman
Of the local Committee Of Manage
ment, Francis B. Griffith, is q
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
Services viii
Honor Memory
of Var Victim

Memorial services for Pfc. How
ard Franklin Wadsworth. of Ecorse
viii be held at 2:30 pm. Sunday
at st. John Evangelical and Re-
formed church.
Pfc. Wadsworth, husband of the
former June Steinman of Wyan-
dotte, was killed, during the inva-
sion Of Leyte, October 20. He had
previously been wounded in the in.
Sasions Of Attu and Kwajaleir
Islands, recuperating each time al
m army hospital in the Hawaiian
Islands.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14

The escort carrier, Gambler Bay,
was hit while laying a smoke screen
for the other ships in the Ameri-
can force during the terrific sea
battle. Survivors of the ship, who
jumped overheard into the oily and
bloody sea, were ia the water on
RATS for approximately As hours be-
fore being picked up by an Ameri-
can rescue ship.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
Wyandotte Seam en- Survive Battle
Off Samar Island In South Pacific

Two members of the crew Of the
Gambler Bay, destroyed by enemy
action, have just returned from the
epic sea battle off Samar Island In
the South Pacific and are at Treas
ure Island, San Francisco, Calf.
The Wyandotte sailors are Syl-
vester j. Jarosc, Seaman second
class, of 1921 Thirteenth street and
Thornton A. Rose, 2641 Twenty
third street.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14

youth program Of the "Y". This Is
typical of many comments already
heard from individuals and groups
in the Downriver area regarding
the opening of the new "Y" head
quarters.
The members of the local Com
mittee Of Management who are now
directing the development of this
'Y" branch, include the following:
Francis B.. Griffith, chairman; John
G. Kreger, vice-chairman; John E.
You'd. Howard B. Allen, Miss Lois
D. Anderson, Donald G. Baldwin,
Lee II Clark, Fred w. Frostic, the
Rev. Warren e. Hall, Floyd Henig,
Herbert G. Horst, Leo c. Huff,
George G. Hacker, Harold K. Jacob
son, Gerald lager, Charles 8. John
son, Cyril C. Readhead, the Rev
G.. II. Severance, Mrs. j. Homer
Steele, Mrs. G. A. Taber, William
T. Webb, Mrs. william Vipond and
Major j. Hugh Lewis, M. D. and
Wilfred F. Newell, Executive Secre-
tary.
LEADERS HAIL OPENING
The location of a YMCA Center
IN Wyandotte Is fortunate for all
Of us. The local YMCA Committee
Is to be congratulated on their work
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
City Employees
Get Checks EARLY

Salaried and hourly employees of
the city Of Wyandotte will receive
their semi-monthly salary checks
on December % instead of December
81. This has been a custom of the
city for many years, giving the
employees an opportunity to have the
money for Christmas.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
EXPRESS APPRECIATION

Through the city council, citizens
of Wyandotte expressed their ap-
probation of the land given to the
Wyandotte general hospital by the
Wyandotte Chemicals Corporation,
A resolution to the effect was
passed Tuesday night.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
PLACE SIGN

The Police and Fire department
was requested by city council to
provide for the placing of a mo
Parking" sign Is feet north of the
entrance of the driveway at the
Great Lakes Greyhound Lines ter
minal.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
APPROVE LICENSE

The application Of Allie Hefner
Of Hefner Lunch for a license to
conduct a restaurant at 1919 Fort
street was approved by city council
Tuesday night.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
YMCA Opening eliminates
-Four Years Of PLANNING
Open House Will Reveal Completed Building TO Guests
Friday. Saturday and Sunday. Newell Announces

After nearly four planning and working the hopes Of great
YMCA headquarters the building
Nichols This purchased the YMCA the
remodhn building
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14

being done here with children, ado
lescentS and family groups. Hats off
to the YMCA."
Wyandotte Council of Parent
Teacher Associations,
Mrs. Walter Wick, President
Gall the citizens of Wyandotte
join with me in expressing our
gratitude and appreciation that our
community can be included in that
vast group throughout the world
who have homes sponsored by the
YMCA. Through the untiring effort
of Secretary Wilfred F. Newell, and
a large and sincere group of our
citizens, we now have a place where
the religious and social needs will
be provided for the further devel-
opment of the moral character of
our young men. trust the support
of the association will continue to
be generous.
Louis w. Benin, Mayor
81 am glad to join in the praise
of the entire community for the
wonderful work done in the past
among the youth of the city by the
YMCA and extend my sincere wish
es for continuation Of good work
and steady growth"
Martin Lilienthal,
Chief of Police
"As representative of the Coun-
Gil OF Church Women, would like
to voice the opinion of the women
in regard to the work being done
by the YMCA I. feel that the work
so far accomplished has been very
satisfactory and the. citizens of
Wyandotte have every reason to be
proud of the organization. In order
for our young people to grow up
to be good citizens, it is our duty
to see that they are provided with
good wholesome entertainment. The
welfare Of our young people is the
main objective Of the council and
we stand ready at all times to do
all in our power to further the good
work"
Respectfully, Mile r. Shove.
Corresponding Secretary Wy
andotte Council of Church Women
''In behalf of the Ministerial AS
ISOLATION of the City of Wyandotte,
I wish to extend greetings and con-
CALCULATIONS to you, Mr.. Newell, and
to your organization upon the COM
pletion of a much needed center,
for the extension of a program of
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
INSTALL STOKER

A stoker will be installed this
week at the Trenton Presbyterian
church. according to the Rev. WAL
ter Teeuwissen, pastor.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14

NOW SERVING TOM & JERRYS
EVERY DAY TILL NEW YEARS.
TAP ROOM. Ill OAK ST. adv.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14

NOW SERVING TOM a JERRYS
EVERY DAY TILL NEW YEARS.
TAP ROOM, ia OAK ST. adv.
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NOW SERVING TOM & JERRYs
EVERY DAY TILL NEW YEARS.
TAP ROOM. liz OAK ST. adv.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14

NOW SERVING TOM g. JERRYS
EVERY DAY TILL NEW YEARS.
TAP ROOM. ia OAK ST. ady,
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14

NOW SERVING TOM & JERRYS
EVERY DAY TILL NEW YEARS.
TAP ROOM. 1lf OAK ST. adj
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
Municipal Service
Grants 15 Per Cent
Customer Refund
Electric Service Here Is Among Lowest
Utility Rates in Michigan

An unexpected and extra Christmas present for Wyan-
doerS disclosed this week when the electric division
the Department of Municipal Service declared customer
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
SELL YOUR CAR TO
GILBERT Motor Sales. l0940
West Jefferson. River Rouge.

NOW SERVING TOM e. JERRYS
EVERY DAY TILL NEW YEARS.
TAP ROOM, ia OAK ST. adv.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
CASH FOR YOUR CAR
Any Make or Model. SNIP.
SON. 2l9 Sycamore 81. Adv.

NOW SERVING TOM & JERRYS
EVERY DAY TILL NEW YEARS.
TAP ROOM. ia OAK ST. adv.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14

NOW SERVING TOM q JERRYS
EVERY DAY TILL NEW YEARS.
TAP ROOM, ia OAK ST. adv.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14
Good Reading Wherever
You Find II

LIEUT.. WILLIAM LeBAR arrived
home from China and India on
Tuesday. One of the first expert
ences he told took place somewhere
in far-off India when he was
flying planes over the .hump.
He had landed his plane at some
city the name of which we
can't remember and after pull
ing the ship off the runway Bill
walked into a latrine.
There was a newspaper lying
there and the hungry for
news airman picked it up If it had
been the Podunk Center Gazette he
would have been thrilled to read
something from back in the States.
But 1t wasn't copy of the Po-
dunk Center Gazette.
1t was a well-read issue Of the
Wyandotte News-H Herald.
Complaint Dept.
RESIDENT calls to ask If the
police laws here are written for
ALL the people. Seems there is a
cinder hauling company Pol
lard who are supposed to be
busting up our none too good roads
with overloaded trucks. Complainer
says 1t has been going on for
months and he wonders if the
police keep one eye closed on
occasion.
We dunno but well find out.
Pass Me
the Ketchup
AND NOW how would YOU
like your steak: rare medium
well done or just thick?
SEE YOU at coffee time.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14

OLD HOMESTEAD Is a GOOD
PLACE TO LIVE adv.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1944-12-14

SEE YOU at coffee time.
Evening star., 1944-11-18
ANPA 10 Aid Editor
Cited in Florida
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Nov. 18.-The Miami
Herald Publishing Co. and John D.
Pennekamp, associate editor, who
have been cited for contempt OF
court, will be supported by the Amer
ican Newspaper Publishers Associa-
ton.
ANPA directors yesterday unani-
mously authorized their general
counsel to appear in support of the
publishing firm and editor in Dade
County (Fla) Court.
Linwood /. Noyes, ANPA president
speaking for the directors, said:
"It was the opinion Of the drec-
tors that the citation squarely raises
the issue as to the right of q news
paper to comment upon judicial pro-
cedure in the interests of the pub
lie that is affected by that proce-
dure.
''The citation was referred to our
general counsel, who expressed the
opinion that under the decisions OF
the United States Supreme Court
the Miami Herald was wholly with
In its rights In publishing the COM
ment 1t published"
Contempt proceedings were insti-
tuted by Circuit Court Judges Mar
shall G.. Wiseheart and Paal D.
Barns on the basis OF two editorials
and cartoon published In the No
vember 3 and November Z issues Of
the Herald. They charged that the
editorials tend to prevent them from
fairly and impartially administer
ing justice. :"
Dismissals by Judge Wiseheart Of
q gambling case and Judge Barns ol
eight assault cases were reviewed hy
editorials accompanied by . cartoon.