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Laurel outlook., 1944-12-27

WILL FREEDOM SURVIVE VICTORY?

Another year of war has drawn to a close. Volumes of
rhetoric will be written about the awful destruction of the past
twelve months. Puny efforts will be made to describe the suf-
fering of the men of the armed forces, who face death day
after day, year after year, far from home and loved ones. Ac
tuany, there are no words that can adequately sum up 1914,
the most critical year in American history.
The astounding thing about the home front is the fact that
except for the families of service men, it lives normally and
Washington on the price of toilet paper or some other trivial
item fill countless columns in the press. Social security plan
ming, "fuI'' employment and dizzy talk of a contented postwar
world, with all the worries assumed by a benevolent govern
ment, arise from the American scene like a haze from a swamp.
Clear, unqualified thought on the subject of personal freedom,
is almost totally lacking.
AS the war moves on, country after country sees the
spectre of oppression and government by small ciques loom
larger and darker over the world. The United States is no ex-
ception to this trend. Much of our postwar planning is a crazy
mixture of individual initiative and bureaucratic paternaism.
The conflict between those who believe in state socialism and
would have the government take over basic industries, and
those who believe in the superiority of privately owned enter
prises, has led to rash promises. Each side has striven to out
that there may at times be lean going in the future.
Millions expect government to furnish them jobs, to
guarantee peacetme prices, to protect them from the insecurity
of competition. They should remember that the more they ask
Of government, the less freedom they will have. If government
ends by owning most of industry and employing most of the
people as well as regulating the lives of the remainder, freedom
will become a mockery. AS Robert S. Henry, eminent writer
and historian, observes:
"The right of nonconformity is ultimately the most
important of human rights, but [ doubt if it can long
exist independently Of the right of private property.
After all, the man who owns nothing, and has no hope
of owning anything for himself, is under a terrible
handicap in expressing untrammeed individuality. He
is without a place for his foot to stand upon, in OPP
position to the confronting forces of the conectivist
state"
Our people could lose everything of material value as the
price of victory in this war and still have a bright future. How
ever, let too much government destroy the freedom and hope
of the individual to build again and there is no future. The
right of ownership is more important than ownership itself.
Laurel outlook., 1944-12-27

John Berkheimer who has been
a patient in the Deaconess hos
pital in Billings the past two weeks
is reported in a serious condi-
ton. He and Mrs. Berkheimer
have resided many years on "a farm
in the vicinity of Byam school.
Mrs. Ted Gorton was the guest
of her parents on Christmas day
at Sheridan, Wyo. Mr.. Gorton
went to Fort Collins, Colo, to spend
the holiday with his sister and
brother-in-law and will return to
Laurel Friday.
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THE METHODIST CHURCH
M. j. Wilcox, Minister.

M. j. Wilcox, Minister.
At Laurel:
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Morning worship at II a. m.
Student day: Brief talks by three
students home from college, and
brief messages by a layman and the
minister. Anthem by the choir. Pre-
lude meditation and offertory. Mem
bership Sunday: Several will be
uniting with the church.
Watchnight party for young peo-
pie of high school age. German
Congregational youths and Park
City Youth Fellowship are to be
guests. A varied program, starting
at $3.50 p. M, and closing with a
candle light New Year meditation
at 1875 to 1905. To this 11:30
p. m. service everyone in the COM
munity, young and old, are invited.
What better way to end this year
and start a new year! Young Peo-
pies Bible Glass New Years party
at Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Johnson's
home at 8 p. m.
SdlClIudI lOI IlllS ucAG Wtth'
Thursday: Meeting of the finance
committee of the building and i'm
provement committee at church par
lor at 1880. Friday: Cub Pack
meeting at the church at 1880 p. n.
Open to public. Parents of cubs
should be present. Scout executive
from Billings will be present. Pro-
gram and refreshments. Tuesday:
Laurel Ministerial association meet
ing at church parlor at 10 a. m.
Rotary club at church parlor at
1915 p. M. Choir at parlor at z
p. m. Sunday school orchestra at
parlor at 8 p. m. Wednesday: Boy
Scouts at Scout hall on river at
7 p. m. Meeting of building and
improvement %canvassing committee
at parlor at 8 p. m.
At Park City:
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Evening worship at 1880 p. M.
Music by the choir. Sermonette to
Sermon on Hoping
Hope"
M. Y. F. group leave after SER
vice to attend watch night party AT
the Laurel church.
Calendar for this next week:
w. S. C. s.. executive meet
ing at Mrs. Charles Eastlick's.
Tuesday: Choir at the church at
1870 p. m. Thursday: Woman's So
ciety of Christian Service at Har-
mony hall at 2:30 p. m.
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ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
"The Church of the Lutheran Hour"
Park City, Mont.

DIN OlCy, mOHI.
Aug. M. Bachanz, Pastor.
The Lutheran hour over KGHL
Sunday, 8 a. m.
Sunday school and Bible class,
9:45 a.. IN.
Divine services at 9:45 and II
a. m.
New Years v services with the
celebration of Holy Communion at
8 p. m.
Watch-night party and services
after the evening services in the
church basement.
New Years day services with the
celebration of Holy Communion at
9:45 a. m.
New Years day services at II
a. m.
The mission society meets Jan. 3
at the parsonage at 8 p. m.
Church fellowship supper Jan. A
at 7 p. m.
Instruction class on Wednesday.
Friday, Ais p. m.
Saturday church school 9 to ~
a. m.
No better thing can be done than
to end and to begin the year with
Jesus. We cordially invite you to
our services.
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Laurel Happenings

Mr.. and Mrs. James Speare have
received an announcement of the
birth of a son to Mr.. and Mrs. l..
d. Holcomb on Nov. g at Oklahoma
City. Mrs. Holcomb is the former
Rachel Speare.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. C. Foote spent
Christmas at Roundup where they
were guests of Mrs. Foote'S par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. F. A. Grouse.
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GERMAN CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH
OUI DUIIdIIU AVt1lUG.
Theo. c. Strnhel pastor

Theo. G. Strobel, Pastor.
Friday, 700 p. M, Annual bust
ness meeting and election of Off
GERS. All r urged to be present.
Sunday, 9:15 a. M, Sunday school.
Sunday, 1000 a. M, Holy Com
munion. Sermon topic: Taking
Inventory"
Sunday, 700 p. M, Watch-night
service. Topic: what 1 Have Writ
ten, l Have Written"
Monday, Jan. 1, 1915, New Years
service 1920 a. N. Topic: Goods
Plan For My Life"
Tuesday, 700 p. M, Confirmation
class.
Thursday, 700 p. M, Ladies' aid.
Friday, 700 p. M, Junior choir;
7:30 senior choir.
Continued on Page Eight
Laurel outlook., 1944-12-27

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

Fifth at Penn.
Rev. James H. Haueter, Pastor.
Sunday school, M. L. Morrison
superintendent, 9:45 a. m.
Morning worship, IL a. m.
N. Y. P. S., Octave Bondurant,
president, 6:45 p. m.
Evening services, 7:30 p. m.
Prayer service Wednesday, 7:30
p. M.
Boy Scouts meet at the Scout
room 10 a. M, Dec. 20, with din
ners ready for a hike.
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ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
H. E. Vomhof. Pastor.

II. u. VOITIII0I, dSJOT.
Services Sunday morning at 10
o'clock in the German language, at
11:05 in the English. New Years
eve services at 1880 with Commun-
ion. Announcement.
On Jan. 1 services in the morn
ing at the usual hour.
"Bless the Lord, o My Soul, and
all that is within me, bless His
holy name"
Laurel outlook., 1944-12-27
The New Year

Again New Year greetings will be spoken from
friend to friend.
Neighbors will wish each other we'll.
AS we say Happy New Year" to each other, our
thoughts will be with the brave members of our fam
lilies and our communities, fighting for us on remote
battlefields, perlous seas and in the air.
Three years of war are now behind us.
We enter the fourth year, 1916.
We remember the confused events after Pearl
Harbor which made the crop year 1912 so difficult.
We remember how we met and solved our farming
problems of 1913 and 1914.
1t wasn't easy, it required great resourcefulness,
tremendous effort. But the job was done! The earth
was plowed, crops were planted and harvested!
These three war years have taught us much. They
have increased our confidence in ourselves. We don't
talk about whether a job can be done. We know it
MUST be done. We have proved the wisdom of going
ahead even when, at the outset, we didn't know all the
answers. That's war! 1t goes for everybody.
If you heard any regret at the end of 1914, it was
a funny kind of regret. 1t was usually someone say
ing: IF I'd known how things were going to turn out.
I'd have undertaken a bigger job"
These three war years have increased our pride in
our own capacities. They have increased our assur-
ance of our ability to meet and solve the production
problems of 1915. Not only are we fortified by exper-
fence, but fortunately, we know more of the answers
at the outset.
We can say Happy New Year" with self-reliance,
knowing that our extreme effort in every farm activ-
ity will bring home sooner those who are fighting for
us in far lands. Matching their courage with ours, it
is a reasonable expectation that next year we shall
be saying Happy New Year" to them personally, right
here in their homeland.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-23
The Hebrew Marion
These Days }; 'e gg I3'' e. soH02sxr

day is TO warn those who are not
Jews that the Jewish people have
no hierarchy in this land and any
body may call himself a leader or
a representative at will. II anyone
will recognize him, he is a leader.
But there are organizations that
truthtully and faithfully represent
the various elements among the
Jews of America. Their list is
published annually in a year book
provided by the Jewish Publica.
ton Society of America, Philadel.
phia. Pa.
Furthermore, let me call atten.
ton 10 the two representative
bodies, the American Jewish Com
mittee OF which Judge Joseph Pros
kauer is president and the Ameri-
can Jewish Congress OF which
Rabbi Stephen s. Wise is presi-
dent. The Zionists in their many
phases are Joined together in an
American Zionist emergency coun-
ell OF which Rabbi Abba Hillel
Silver OF Cleveland is the president.
This speaks for the vast majority
OF the American Jews who for one
reason or another. and by one meth
OF or another, seek TO establish a
Jewish homeland in Palestine The
new Zionist organization remains
outside this council, as an excep-
ton.
On the religious, non.politicsl
side the Union OF Hebrew Con-
gregations speaks for the reform
ed Jews and Union OF Orthodox
Congregations of America for the
Orthodox Jews.
There are other representative
Jewish orr snizations for specific
and definite purposes. They are
headed by officers chosen by their
own organizations and are usually
responsible American citizens OF
public and private repute sufficient
to warrant their eminence. There
are several Jewish organizations
which pretend to speak for all the
Jews OF all the world but II Is wis
est for Americans to deal with and
recognize American organizations
and institutions. Those who de-
sire more specific information con-
corning men who pretend to repre-.
sent Jews or who seek for funds
would be wise to inquire OF the
American Jewish Committee, 3S6
Fourth Ave, or the American Jew.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-23
Michigan in
Washington
BY Esther Van wagner Tufty

Not very spectacular but most
vital is the work going on TO i'm
prove living conditions in war con-
gested areas. There's a committee
in Washington that does nothing
else. It's director is a former Grand
Rapids man. Corrington Gill, for
soma time considered a top.notch
Administration executive. The
chairman OF the committee is iden,
titled with Michigan, too. Har-
old D. Smith. director Of the Bureau
OF the Budget.
or the IS congested areas under
treatment" two are In Michigan.
They are designated as the De-
troit-Willow Run area and the Mus
kegon area, both classified as
acute labor shortage regions.
Concentrated work by a trained
staff has been in progress for a
year and the first overall report
has just been made by Corrington
Gill to the Committee for Congest.
ed Production Areas.
Some OF these war towns-either
new or swollen by sudden expan.
sion-were far from ready for the
influx OF hundreds and sometimes
thousands OF war workers. Immedi.
ately, II was apparent that there
were not enough schools for work.
ers' children: that child care was
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-23

year old poppy girl from Michigan.
Not until Phyllis Fay Firebaugh OF
Eaton Rapids came 10 give the Pres
ident the first poppy OF the 1914
annual sale had they had chance
Ito photograph the President since
his southern trip. Rumors OF his
failing health have become so nu-
merous and politically important
that pictures are in demand 10 set
tie the doubts.
But Phyllis didn't know about
that. She was just thrilled to meet
the President OF the United States.
About all she had to say was How
do you do, Mr.. President" But the
President chatted, after he put her
up on his desk where they could
see each other eye TO eye. He
showed her just how to'remove the
flower in his lapel TO insert the No.
buddy poppy. She did as she was
told.
Phyllis Is the daughter OF a de.
ceased eX-service man, Samuel r.
Firebaugh, and with a sister and
two brothers lives at the National
Home for Widows and Orphans of
Ex-Service Men at Eaton Rapids.
The President called her a very
good representative" OF the other
children OF the Michigan home. The
photographers were grateful again
that she was photogenic with her
long blonde bob topped with a posy.
And the photographers took so
many pictures that Phyllis had an
extra long interview. SO long that
the President got hungry and asked
Phyllis, We'll, honey, do you think
they'll ever get through? I've not
had any lunch, have you?"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-23
The Hebrew Marion

Seven young men. mostly born
In Poland but coming more recent.
ly out OF Palestine, took refuge in
the United States and having pros.
pered in our free asylum, and now
having sufficient funds 10 possess
an expensive mansion in house-shy
Washington, proclaim themselves
tho Hebrew nation.
These same seven young men
have organized numerous commit.
tees OF Jews and Christians, and
one OF which even | Joined. 10 pro
claim TO the world purposes con-
corning the Jews. These purposes
they stated In huge advertisements,
dramatically written but often ex-
aggerated as to fact and slanted
beyond their power 70 perform;
yet generally they presented the
firth OF the Jewish situation in
the world. AS part OF most. II not
all OF these advertisements. ap.
peared a coupon which made It
convenient for the person who was
duly impressed by the argument
TO send a check or even cash, And
the money rolled in.
| do not for moment suggest
that these young men are selfish or
corrupt or that the funds that ac-
companied these coupons were used
for improper purposes. | only make
the point that in this free land
OF ours, strange young men may
drift in from anywhere, work out
the tactics OF cause; buy space
in newspapers to advertise their
wares, bypass reputable and long
existent organizations OF Ameri.
can citizens. put coupons in the ad-
vertisement5 and the cash will roll
in
Does anyone ask. whether these
young men represented more than
themselves? Few bothered. They
sent interesting circulars TO many
to join their various committees
and most OF those solicited joined
although few were ever called upon
TO meet and determine policies.
once cautioned a dear friend of
mine-not Jew-that these
groups represented no American
Jews; yet he went alon- with them,
for they had, as he told me, close
government connections inquir-
ed no more; everybody has close
government connections these
days. | let It drop.
Now the object OF my piece to-
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-23

necessary 10 enable mothers to
work; that physicians were scarce;
that transportation 10 and from
work wasn't adequate; that recrea.
ton facilities were too meager to
make these areas livable. These and
like problems-everything from get
ting enough houses 10 disposing OF
the garbage-have been tackled by
this wartime committee.
In the Willow Run area. the over
all condition for war workers is now
fair according TO the new re.
port-but far from adequate. In
Muskegon area, the work has just
started and it's too early to make
a report.
On the bright side at Willow Run,
the housing, medical care. VD con.
troll education and recreation are
all better" although still not con-
sidered adequate"
One Of the best victories has been
the procurement OF fire fighting
equipment needed for the protection
OF the war housing project. Area
representative. Frank NJ. McLaury,
obtained release OF OCD equipment
for this purpose. The state fire mar.
shall agreed TO provide one pumper
for the city Of Inkster, the location
OF number OF war housing units.
But the manpower shortage is
just fair and hasn't changed much.
The best marks on the Willow
Run report card are for food,
streets, police equipment, rents,
commercial facilities and fuel.
White House photographers are
nj rhtu nf,,l a H. IIAAin L.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-23
Half-Forgotten Days
Twenty Years Ago


Sew Commerce officers T. NNsly president
T Schaibe and E A. Melleneamp vice presidents; D B.
South, recording secretary F L. Gallup treasurer.
Washtenaw Women Golfers opened their spring with
luncheon bridge and golf Mrs William Waidner chairman
assisted by Mrs. E. G. Weidman AID Mrs. A. Bisbee
Contemporary Club elects officers president Miss Ida Clark
vice president Mrs Mckay secretary
treasurer, Miss Gertrude Letter
Miss Geneva Smith returned from Kalamazoo
tended the annual meeting OF the Michigan Society
was reelected state secretary and treasurer.
Fifty Years Ago
The Atlantis baseball team have decided the
field this summer S T. Dodge Fred
and Milo Gates,
Herschel Goodspeed John RaWson Grand
Rapids for the insurance Henry Spzey Detroit
agreed $65366 allowance school building and
1880 on furniture and fixtures including
piano. u Is believed this will OF renewal
over 100 old friends farewell
Perkins at her home F. Mrs Samuel Post and
Mrs NJ NJ Goodwin assisted in receiving Gertrude
Rorison Avonia Damon and served refresh.
ments MI and Mrs Perkins will leave visit
ther daughter Mrs Charles Hunt 90 to California
perhaps for permanent residence.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-23
INJURIES DECREASE

Lansing, May 23-AP-The state
department. OF labor and industry
reported today a decrease in COM
pensable injuries in Michigan In
dustry in April, following many
months OF rising totals The de-
partment said fatalities in indus
try fell from - In March TO nine
in April, while permanent disabili-
ties dropped to III in April a de-
crease OF ~. Total cases decreas-
ed from 2,49s in March to 2,Oss in
April
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-23
SATURDAY POPPY DAY

Lansing, May 23-AP-Governor
Kelly has proclaimed Saturday as
Poppy Day, asking the public to
by peoples sold by servlcemen for
the alienation OF distress among
returned veterans and their de-
pendents." The citizens OF
Michigan" he said. have always
been generous in behalf OF this hu.
manitarian effort, and will. am
confident. respond this year in a
manner in keeping with the OBJ.
yiously greater need"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-23

ish Congress, 49, ". AZ St. both
New York.
! write this article as a protest
against selt.appointed representa-
ton during a very dificult period.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-23

CLEVELAND-AP- Birkett L.
Williams. regional Office OF Price
Administration dire ctor. Monday
ordered local ration board No. S
closed indefinitely pending an IN.
vestigation into rstioning irregu-
larities involving an estimated
100000 gallons OF gasoline.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-23

and are vivacious and witty. Hap.
ptness is assured you. In tho next
year, despite threat Of deception
or double dealing. accompanied
by some sadness. success will be
realized, often in unexpected
ways. Hard work will be reward.
ed. Born today a child will be
fortunate in financial matters and
at the chosen profession. which
should particularly embrace new
openings and fresh fields.
One-Minute Test Answers
1. Verjuice.
2. Remunerate.
;. A mile consisting Of $3.50
feet
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-23

One-Minute Test
!. What is the sour juice Of
green fruit. as Of unripe grapes.
called?
? Which is correct-remuner-
ate or renumerate
,. What Il meant by a stat.
ute" mile7
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-23
Words Of Wisdom

All noble enthusiasms pass
through a feverish stage. and
grow wiser and more serene
Charming.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-23
Today's Horoscope

Today's Horoscope
II your birthday is today. you
are enthusiastic in everything.
work or play. and will try any
thing. Failure or adversely can
not discourage you. You have
self-esteenn. assurance and a per-
sistent determination. You are
fond Of art. literature and music.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-23

DR.. Clendening will answer
questions of general interest
only. and then only through
his column.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-23
Hints on EtIouetta

II your husband has a private
secretary in his Office. don't ask
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-05-23

fast. He is inclined to believe that
it is among the factors that are
undermining the Republic. He
often quotes one of the wealthy
but less rhetorical candidates for
Vice-President who, in his accept
ance speech, uttered the pleading
cry, ooh! my fellow countrymen,
don't do as Rome DONE,
My friend claims to have found
wall inscription at Pompeii which
indicates the reason for Rome's
tall-"Per jentaculum, iva, pants
torrere ct lac coneretum'-which
he translates - Orange juice,
toast and coffee"
From what proud heights Of the
pioneer American breakfast has
this anemic substitute degenerated
into, eXclaims my friend. That
early American breakfast Of boil
ed potatoes, lamb or veal SWIM
ming in gravy, baked beans, three
or four helpings Of wheat cakes
and molasses and oceans of cot-
fee. And now orange juice, toast
and coffee"