The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-10-26

this he may build up q delusion
that he actually has what he wants
most. These delusions, or mental
disorders, make him happy. For
example. a childless woman may
escape the reality by believing that
she has a child. A happy combina.
ton OF heredity. defined as what
you can do and environment,
what you do with IL, usually
produces a normal life.
DIT. Yoder called attention to the
two most immediate problems in
the prevention OF mental disorders.
The first 10 the fast-increasing
percentage OF old people in our
population. He cited statistics 20
show that in 194s, one out OF seven
persons will be over 65.
Senile dementia has increased
because older people cannot keep
up with industry and many do not
find substitutes for their former
activities as they grow older and
their abilities decrease.
People can keep mentally sound
as they grow old by having some
emotional outlet such as clubs, and
friends. something to do suitable
to their strength, and remembering
that I'VE are as young as our faith,
as old as our doubt, as young as ou-
self-confidence, as old as our fear,
as young as our hope, and as old
as our despair"
The other pressing problem Is
the readjustment o. returning vet
Grams to whom we all owe a great
obligation. His peculiar and often
unpleasant behavior Is the direc.
outgrowth OF his Army training
He has been taught TO be aggres'
sive. He may show indecision about
a lob or other choice because ne
has been trained to obey orders,
not make decisions. He may De
restless because his Army expert
ence kept him moving from place
TO place and II is hard to settle
down. Great patience and tolerance
ON the part OF his wife and family
may keep down the divorce rate
which otherwise will jump TWO
Michigan counties now nave more
divorces than marriages.
DIR Yoder used illustrations from
"a Tree Grows in Brooklyn 10
show how Americas strength is hef
freedom from tradition, the chance
OF each person to go forward &C,
cording to his ability. He stated
that the challenge 70 all is TO SUCK
N the fundamental values OF love
of God. love OF country ana love Oh
TO heal conflicts as 1t ineVltapiy
will His talk was more than en-
tertaining. It left his audience IN
snired TO 20 forward with under
standing and patience, as well as
energy to help improve their own
communities and the country at
large. -.
A tea was held for the state,
district and county officers at the
Ladies' Literary Club following the
banouet to discuss matters OF cluo
detail and meet the state president
weather FaNoTp mes
Lovely october weather, cos
tunes OF all colors to match the
autumn leaves, q gay rush OF
friendliness, were the order OF the
day when delegates and visitors OF
the ninety-four clubs Of this dis
trict assembled.
District President, Mrs. Paul
Ehman, presiding, received the flag
presented by Girl Scout Troop o.
Mrs. Thomas O'Dea was at the
piano for group singing.
Mrs. Paul Samson. president OF
the City Federation Of Women s
Clubs, welcomed delegates and Wis
itors to Ypsilanti and Mrs. John
McPhail. vice president OF the dis
trict, responded.
Mrs. Neil Townsend. Highland
Park, reported for the Committee
on Credentials, and reports were
presented by district officers: vice
president, Mrs. John McPhail, Ad'
rian; secretary, Mrs. Robert Crary,
Jackson: treasurer. Mrs. Neil
Townsend, Highland Park. Mrs
Harry Rouse, Wyandotte, district