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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19

diversions Of lend.lease for any
purpose except to those countries
which are vigorously and openly
working with us TO defeat Japan.
This is the clear intent Of Con.
gress-"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19

II a. m.-Morning Worship. Re-
vival meetings continue with Rev.
and Mrs. Ebert Bucher.
$50 p. m.-Young Peoples Ser
vice. Landon Taylor, president.
7:45 p. m.-Eyangelistic Service.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
THAT TER and
. q Fact or two

The nick in mems coat collars
dates from the nth century. The
tops OF mems coats were cut SO
that they could be fastened up
around the neck, and the W
shaped nick in modern coats is
a survival of that custom.
King OF Beggars was a title
given to Bampfylde Moore Ca
rev, a noted English vagabond
OF the early 18th century.
The sun sends out 400, 900
times as much light as the moon
and 30 million times al much as
the star Aldebaran.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
Halt Forgotten Days
Twenty Years Ago

MISS vera Wellington has elected position on the bu
ness s OF the University Of Michigan annual The Mich
iganensian for next year
Don r Comstock will serve president
erce Tor the ensuing George Ge PRESIDENT Joseph
thompson secretary; S Arnold Wizard new
recors r. Haig George Joseph Thompson Arnold
Ward A. C. Erickson, {. p Steimlo, Dawson George
swanson.
Death Mrs Elizabeth Rose formerly Of this city at
the home Of her daughter. Mrs. Ida Morton Detroit
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19

c. Glare heat treatments Of
any value in a case of high blood
pressure?
Answer:-Heat treatments are
of no value in high blood pressure.
] have outlined some suggestions
concerning high blood pressure
which / shall be glaL to send to
any persons wishing them if they
will write me enclosing a self-ad-
dressed, stamped envelope. Names
will not be used.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
Augusta
DISCUSS VITAL TOPICS

West Augusta, Mich.-West Au.
gu5ta Farm Bureau was entertain
ed at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
Jennings Campbell Tuesday night,
May Is. Twenty-four members
were present.
The recreation leader. Mrs. Rob.
ert VANITY. started the meeting by
introducing a game Of Identifying
objects, which represented some
kinds OF foods. For example
V cut from gray paper meant
gravy.
Mr.. Goettsche. the discussion
leader, started a very good discus.
sion OF post war plans for agri.
culture. Was 1t necessary to pro
duce more wheat. sugar, butter,
etc. than we needed. The answer
was Yes. for we have many 20
feed outside OF this country. The
need for plenty and good food is
great
After adjournment lunch was
served by Mrs. Campbell.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
Free Methodist Church

Cor. Lowell and st. John Sts.)
X. c. Morell. Pastor.
10 a. m.-Sunday School c. G..
Chambers, superintendent. Classes
for all.
II a. m.-Morning worship. Ser
mon by the pastor
1880 p. m.-Young Peoples Mis-
,ionary Society.
s p. m.-Eyangelistic service.
Message by the pastor.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
Calvary eaptlst Church

2i9 $. Grove ST.
10 a. m.-Sunday School.
IL a. INFORMING worship. Mes
sage by Rev. Emmett II. Hughett.
$50 p. m.-BY.PU.
1880 p m.-Evangelistic service.
Message by Rev. Hughett.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
Fifty Years Ago

William Ellsworth farmer living of city was driy-
ing spirited team down
covered wagon and away Mr. Ellsworth nearly
under control when at the bridge they wagon belonging
TO John Roadway, and oyerturnng Ellsworth
and the hill where they captured Several rigs mar
row missed being into Mr. Ellsworth fortunately
capped without injury. The rig totally wrecked
Death. ". r. Davis age IS
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
One-NIlnute Test Answers

/. The word means conqueror;
it is generally applied to any
leaders OF the Spanish conquest
Of America.
2. A cowboy or herdsman OF
the pampas Of mixed Spanish and
Indian descent.
3. The Sierra Msdre.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
ST. Luke's Episcopal Church

[IZU n. Huron St)
Rev. Robert l.. Dewitt, Rector.
Fred Frankenberry. lay reader;
Mrs. r. Fred Older. choir director;
Mrs. John B. Chaddock, organist;
Howard A. Lister. sexton.
Whitsunday.
s n. m.-Holy Communion.
IL a. m.-Morning Prayer and
Sermon. COLLECTION of pennay a
meal cansD Church School for all
children 2la through IA years of
age.
p. m.-Louth Rally for high
school students at the Methodist
Church.
7:30 p. m.-Canterbury Club.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
Church Of God

1928 S. Congress ST.
Rev. George L. Majors. pastor
10 a. m.-Sunday School
IL a. m.-Preaching service
Guest speaker, Rev. George X.
White, Elkhart. Ind.
p. m.-Young Peoples service.
1880 p. m.-Evangelistic service.
Guest speaker, Rev. George X.
White.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19

this a vital period far above the
average accomplishment. Well
come a possible new turn Of
events, because 1t will probably be
constructive.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19

The Jap's version Of fhos
popular tune, os he sees his
doom close in about him, prob
ably is, me and YOUR shodowi"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
Christian and Missionary Alllane.


rs S. Prospect st.
M. S. Amstutz, pastor.
10 a. m.-Sunday School.
IL a. m. when the Day of Pen
tecost was Fully Come, the sub
ject OF morning worship.
p. m.-Prayer time.
$50 p. m.-Young Peoples So
ciety.
1880 p. m.-Evening evangelistic
srevice.
Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran
Church
pol River Blvd.
Walter Wietzke, vicar:
Paul Ungrodt, Sunday School su.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19

II you do il is a decided asset in
business and social life, and also
shows consideration for your as
sociates.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
First Baptist schurch

lilo West Cross st.
William X. Shaw, minister.
10 a. Morning worship. The
Knights OF Pythias and their fam
lilies are our special guests at this
service. Sermon; Enter into Life.
Prelude: "Ariosa". by Delibes: OF.
fertory; "Andante Con Motto" by
Caikin; Anthem: The Silent Sea"
by, Neidliuge., The ,ohnsase hv,
Mrs. Dewey Ehle. Solo God shall
wipe away all tears" by Harker,
Mrs. Ralph Mcdonald.
10 a. n.-The Junior Church and
Nursery programs.
1880 a. m.-Church School.
$50 p. MIR. B.Y.F. Leader,
Mary Jean Shaw.
$50 p. m.-Senior BYE.
1880 p. m.-Evening worship.
8 p. m.-Baptist- Congregational
Christian Youth Fellowship at
Starkweather Hall Topic: when
God Guides in the Way of Loyalty.
A study of the book Of Esther. by
Rev. Gordon Speer. Devotional
leader, Kathryn Gehring.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19

FL. Sis there a cure or help
for Jacksonian epilepsy?
Answer :-Jacksonian epilepsy
is a condition produced by pressure
on the brain. In many instances, it
is possible by means of an opera
ton to relieve this type of pres
sure. However, if the condition is
not severe, it would hardly be adj
visable to have a brain operation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19

Christian Reformed Church
(Held in Presbyterian Annex
11:15 a. m.-Sunday School.
1915 p. m.-Morning Worship.
Z p. m.-Evening Worship. Rev.
II Baker will bring the message.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
The Salvation Army

g >. Park St)
Capt. William Kish. Officer In
Charge.
10 a. m.-Sunday School. Mrs.
Pearl Miller, Y. p. S. NJ, in charge.
IL a. m.-Hollness Meeting.
$50 p. m.-Open Airs at the
Willow village.
4p. m.-Corps Cadets Class.
p. m.-Young Peoples Legion.
7:l5 D. m.-Open Air.
S p. Salvation Meeting.
Pilgrim Holiness Church
(Forest Ave. St Jerome St)
II. c. Diller, Pastor.
10 a. m.-Sunday School. Floyd
Joslin, superintendent.
IL a. m.-Worship Hour.
1880 p. m.-Evangelistic Service
Rev. c. b. Greenman will be the
speaker.
Assembly Of God Church
(E. Michigan Ave, at Prospect ST.
George +. Moore, Pastor.
II a. m.-Sunday School.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
First Church OF Christ, sel.n.ls.


$3.50 a. m.-Sunday School.
1915 a. m.--Morning Service.
Wednesday, 7:45 p. m.-Service.
"Mortals and Imortals" will be
the subject of the Lesson-Sermon
in all Christian Science Churches
throughout the world on Sunday.
May 20.
The Golden Text (Romans 8:5
is: They that are after the flesh
do mind the things OF the flesh;
but they that are after the Spirit
the things OF the Spirit"
Church OF God
(43l Monroe Ave.)
Rev. Jesse l.. Caldwell, Pastor.
9:4i5 a. m.-Sunday School. Mrs.
Olive Kersey. superintendent.
IL a. m.-Preaching Service.
1880 p. m.-Eyangelistic Service.
Willow Run Evangelical Lutheran
Church
missouri synod
(25S5 F.. Michigan Ave.)
Arthur +. Boyer. Pastor.
10 a. m.-Bible Glass and Sun.
day School.
IL a. m.-Morning Service with
sermon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19

Drinking. on the part OF either
the driver or the pedestrian. is in
Waived In one out OF every fys
fatal traffic accidents.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
FIr.t PresbyterIan Church

First Presbyterian Church
Raymon Burns Bair. minister.
Mrs. Thomas O'Dea. organist.
10 a. m.-Church School. Glasses
for all under trained leadership.
Bruce Elliott, superintendent.
1885 a. m. Nursery classes dur.
ing divine worship.
10 a. administers Adult Bible
class in the social rooms.
1856 a.. m.-nivine worship in
the Sanctuary. Sermon by the
minister, "The Church Above the
Street.
Music; Prelude. "Andante Moto'.
Beethoven; Postlude, "Fugue", Mer.
kle; Anthem. Jerusalem o Turn 10
the Lord. Gounod. Solo, Seek We
The Lord. Edward Lidell singing.
p. m.-Memorial service for
Robert Milliman in the Sanctuary
of the church.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19

Cleveland reports a street
robber who sneaks up on his
victims via a bicycle. The thug
probably figures he can outspeed
any cop who may take after
him on roller skates.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
Words of Wisdom

Words Of Wisdom
Wherever there is a human be-
ing, see God-given rights in
herent in that being, whatever
may be the sex or complexion
William Lloyd Garrison.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19

The Pacific wars V-dsy. says
Grandpappy jenkins. should be
pronounced "Whee!Dsy."
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19

Mark Twain took out patent for
self pasting scrapbook" in 1874,
and sold $4,000 copies.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
The Baptist Tabernacle

The Baptist Tabernacle
21S E. Forest Ave.
Rev. Harold Engel. pastor.
10 a. m.-Bible School.
II a. m.-Morning worship. Sub
ject: Why Do The Cody Suffer-"
7:S0 p. m.-Evangelistic Service.
Subject: Satan.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
Christ Lutheran Chanel

1850 N. Midway Blvd, Willow
Village.
Erwin F. Bondo, pastor.
1850 a. m.-Sunday School with
Bible Classes.
IL M-Pentecost Worship serv.
ices.
p. m.-Chapel Chums.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19

One-Minute Test
/. Who were the Conquista-
dores?
2. What is a gaucho?
,. What is the chief mountain
range OF Mexico?
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19
Hints on Etiquette

Do you try to Keep cheerful :
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19

First Methodist Church
Walter B. Heyler. Minister.
$3.50 a. m.-Church School. Jun
Tor. intermediate. High School and
Adult departments.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-19

ADMIRAL DOENITz wants
TO continue as Germany's native
leader, iTHs gSyx must 6Aye am
,bidons. 70 6eScne manager OF
the worlds most extensive junk
heap.
!
Germany. observes Zadok
Dumkopf. has had three Reiehs
and they turned out wrong.
!
lilly, the fifion-trssssd type
writer topper. wonders what will
become Of those koxi twins
Generals Jodi and Model.
!
Onkel Chloe Goebbels seems
to have got his neck caught in
that door which he said the
Nazis would slam nightly
when the time came for them to
leave the stage of history"
Evening star., 1945-02-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BUSINESSMEN. Income tax
AMERICAN AUDIT CO, MA; 46a2:
northwest Or in any good suburb, b. We We
can pay cash. No agents please. Direct
from owner Box 32-D. Star. IA
2132 Pa. AVE. N.W.-Income tax returns
and declaration prepared: no waiting SAUL
ANTIQUES WANTED, ali kinds: will pay
highest prices. Sell the old things you don't
yant y ant MEs 55ss; II to pm
pared by. former Govt. tax expert; reason
AuDITs@ BARS, hotels.
soda fountains, food stores; thorough su-
pervision Of food and LIQUOR departments:
complete. surveys made; food and liquor
cost systems set up; inventories taken; with
our system your food and LIQUOR cost must
come down. Call FRANKLIN r. ADAMS.
Franklin $3.50. Ext. 352, after pm. 16'
I WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE for bills
incurred by any one other than myself
S. BOvELLA, 1425 Monroe
National BARRIsTERs INSTITUTE,
2010 @ st. NV. Officio membership (A).
All lawyers admitted in the States. terri
tories and District of Columbia are en-
titled, without election or other formality,
INCOME TAX RETURNS. So. so base fee
Call or come in, hours to 5. EVENINGS
and Sundays by appt.. only LEONARD
CO., 1908 M st NV MI. 0600.
Evening star., 1945-02-13

We're in it to the finish-its up
to U. S.-another bond today.
Evening star., 1945-02-13

It's pretty tough having cartridge
trouble these days, with war going
on! But that's what Maestro of
the Balalaika Gregory Titoff has
and he doesn't know what to do
about it.
Seems some ingenious feminine
patrons are also having trouble
trouble getting lipstick containers.
So what do the ladies do? When
the check is paid, instead of walk
ing out with a linen napkin or a
piece of the clubs silver m'lady
helps herself to several of the
enameled cartridges which enhance
the bands uniforms.
Well, never mind, Gregory, the
way the Russians are handling the
situation now it won't be long be-
fore the ladies will be telling you
to keep your old cartridges.
1t was the dirtiest little mutt the
Spectator has ever had the pleasure
to see. AS a matter of fact, we
were surprised to find 1t sitting on
it's launches and SO unconcerned
in front of the Statler's K street
entrance.
Mud spattered, collarless and
dirty-pawed - 1t didn't seem to
make any difference to Marthe Err
role. And it didn't seem to bother
the pooch that lovely Miss Errolle
was all done UP like Hattie Car
negie Easter egg. He jumped up
and down with alarming indiffer-
ence to the singers nylons and
white kid gloves. He wagged his
tail and seemed quite determined
that his new-found friend was not
going to get away tfor which we
can hardly blame him). For a
second there we fully expected to
see Miss Errolle pick him up, mud
and all, and take him into the EN-
bassy Room with her for bite of
supper.
isn't he cunning" she cooed.
Let us hasten to add it was no
act. Miss Errolle confessed that
next to her husband she loves dogs
best. It's almost an irresistible urge
Evening star., 1945-02-13
HELP MEN.


ACCOUNTING CLERK. young. man. to
assist comptroller Of local motor freight
carrier, an essential industry, good pen.
mar. MAJ. knowiedge Of .typinE, spd Z sood
perience; wonderful opportunity for stu
dent Of accounting to learn motor freight
accounting as prescribed BY the IcC; ex-
cellent working conditions. See Mr.. Nor
ris, = KANE TRANSFER CO.. 2116 9th st. ne
ALTERATION MAN, white or colored, per-
manent Job; clean. bright shop; excellent
ASSISTANT FIREMAN-JANITOR. living
quarters and salary, SI00. Ho. 0S04.
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER for cleo
trical appliance and service store; excel
lent postwar opportunity for right young
man. Call O'DOWD BROTHERS CO.,
4461 Conn. ave. Phone OR. s116. WI.
ASSISTANT WINDOW TRIMMER to help
trim windows and make signs; good salary
and permanent position; experience de-
sired, but not necessary. PLAZA SPORT
SHOP, 10th and e sts, NV.
AUTO BODY AND FENDER MAN-Get
into an essential war industry; Your JOB
tiors. With an d-estahlished arm. Ton
ceiling wares paid. ALA 14th st. nv.
Evening star., 1945-02-13
After Dark
News and Comment OF the Night Clubs.
BY the Spectator.
rrads Marx Resstersd o. 9. Patent once

to pat every hound she sees on the
head.
"A-about your husband" we
said.
Sorry" the singer called, disap-
pearing into the lobby, I'm late
for my change now"
So you see, gentlemen, all we are
able to say with certainty concern
ing Miss Errolle is that she loves
dogs.
Hmmm-that reminds us this
sudden turn in the weather makes
it about right for walking our fox
terrier
Only thing more inquisitive than
"a reporter, according to Eddie
Howard, is Gene Autrey fan.
The Lotus banjo player should
know Eddie toured the country
singing cowboy songs with Hoot
Gibson, Roy Rogers and Gene Autry
He figures he's been singing cowboy
songs and answering questions about
cowboys for wide-eyed kids for well
on to 18 years now.
From Texas to Madison Square
Garden, they're all alike" Eddie
said. They want to know how long
it takes to learn to ride a bucking
broncho (Which always kind of en-
barrasSes me, since I never rode
one), what's the best way to handle
a rope and would I please teach
them how to play the guitar or
banjo. The girls as we'll as the
boys, mind you! OF course, some
OF the older ones get bit smarter
and ask me, man to man, If the
fancy riding in westerns is really
done by the stars. 1t is too" Eddie
said. Sooner or later they all ask
me how to get part in the show
and they always look puzzled when
I tell them how I did it."
A North Carolina farmer at
heart, Eddie worked first for a de-
tective agency in New York, later
sold leather goods in a department
store and finally joined up with the
Navy between wars as a base
drummer.
The three RS of rhythm as
demonstrated by Art Hinett's trio
down in the Neptune Room these
days, are a Remarkable organ, a
Romantic guitar and a R-angy
bass. They are played, respectively
land respectfully by Hinett, Budd
and Dimmick. Recruited from ra-
dlo, the boys are far from recruits
in the show world itself. Nat
Lupton of the King Cole Room felt
that he was right back in good old
Norwalk, Conn, the other night
when group of WAVES from the
old home town paid him a visit
. Johnny Richards band holds
over for another week at the Vic
tory Room.
The deepest contralto in town is
to be found over at the Casino
Royale. 1t belongs to LYDIA Allen.
>. The Welles family is back at
its vocal tricks again. This time its
Betty, daughter of Brown Derbys
Nora Wells, and the little lady took
top honorS in last weeks amateur
contest at the 400. She did it with
her mothers song, "A Good Man Is
Hard to Find" Two sailors
wearing ribbons and stars and
whatnots for Aleutian service were
greeted warmly by Russ Cullen the
other night in the Dubonnet Room.
They were Art Hess, former tenor
sax with Johnny Davis, and Gray
Gordon, and Eddie Chase. You re-
member Eddie, the lad who used
to play piano at Burt's Trans-Lux,
also in the Pail Mall Room. At
present the boys are brushing up
on their music at the Navy School
OF Music-as If they needed It'll
Evening star., 1945-02-13
Suffrage Supported
|By Brentwood Terrace

More than 10 members of the
Brentwood Terrace Citizens Asso-
citation last night unanimously sup
ported national representation for
the District.
Urging members to attend a hear
ing before the House Judiciary Sub
committee tomorrow, j. P. Lynch,
president, said the fact that the
District was voteless was disgrace
to the country and Congress Nov
is the time for action" he said.
WILDER S. Finch, Federation OF
Citizens Associations president, said
there was need for a greater Coop
Grafton among civic organizations
''We do not yet have the facilities
of funds for the necessary inter-
change of objectives between
groups" he said.
He suggested the organization of
a community center to serve as the
equivalent of a city hall. "At pres
ent, there is no one who represents
you, the people" he declared. "You
have no way of making them dc
what you want"
Mr.. Finch said the association had
zone of the finest turnouts I've seen
in years" 1t was announced the
membership had been increased
from SO to 1877 persons in the last
four months.
Also approved were proposals for
the consolidation of the Metropoli-
tan and Park Police. and a pay raise
for District teachers.
Bill Cunningham, who received a
discharge from the Army a month
ago, was elected secretary. Re-
elected were: Mr.. Lynch, president;
D. Saioman, vice president; Mrs
Ruby Frank, treasurer: r. w. DON
nelly and Mr. Lynch, delegates to
the Federation. George F. Brady and
Mrs. Francis Street were elected
delegates to the Northeast Confer
ence. Mrs Margaret Merchant de-
clined reelection as secretary.
Evening star., 1945-02-13
Vogront Gets 80 Doys
So He Con Sober Up

Hoyt c. Scott, colored, A, of nc
fixed address, asked Policeman VIII
liam B. Piper of No. 4 precinct
to lock him up Sunday because
he had been drunk since Christmas
he said.
Policeman Piper obliged, but
charged him with vagrancy.
In Municipal Court yesterday
Judge Almond Scott wanted to let
Scott go, but after the defendant
pleaded to go to Jail so he could
straighten himself out, Judge Scott
obliged and sent Scott up for 80
days.
Evening star., 1945-02-13

alton of public funds for the benefit
of the few residents there" the
groups resolution said. The bill,
tentatively approved by the Senate
District Committee, provides for an
appropriation Of $72,500 in Federal
funds, with the land to be used for
park purposes.
The group backed the bill to in
crease the salaries of District school
teachers.
Also indorsed in principle were
plans announced by Norman Muir
ray, president, for establishment of
a community house in the National
Gateway area, including recreation
clubs for boys and girls. Basket ball
uniforms for the Boys Club, which
already has been organized. have
been purchased with funds collected
by selling chances on a $25 War
Bond, Mr.. Murray reported.
The meeting was held at the
Church of Christ, Twenty eighth
and Douglas streets NE.
We're in it to the finish-it's up
tn II -annfher hnud todav
Evening star., 1945-02-13
National Gateway Group
Opposes Park Proposal

Proposed Government purchase of
land at Sixteenth and Shepherd
streets NV. to prevent apartment
house construction was opposed last
night by the National Gateway Citi-
zens' Association.
1--WE are opposed to the appropri-
Evening star., 1945-02-13

All persons to be hired in this
area, ngust be referred by the local
United States Employment Service
Office. unless the specific ADVERTISE
nlent indicates otherUise.
Evening star., 1945-07-01
They Seek q City

Bu Arnd Bontemps and Jack
Conroy. Doubleday, Doran;
$275.)
According to the authors state
ment. this book is report of a
study of Negro migrations from the
South to the cities Of the North.
If that statement were accurate
the work would be document of
historical value.
AS it turns out, however, They
Seek City, Is no such thing. 1t
is a rambling series of chapters
dealing mainly with individual Me-
groes who came North and recount
ing, with no constructive purpose,
tales of white oppression. In places,
indeed, it falls back on sheer specu-
lation as in chapter which un-
dertakes to account for sudden
decrease in the colored population
of Louisiana Immediately before the
Civil War and turns into sketch
of the career of Adah Menken, who,
the authors say, may possibly have
had some Negro blood. Their argu-
ment is that, since Adah, who may
have been colored, left for the North,
other colored people did the same.
Such dreamy casuainess hardly
seems in accord with spirit Of
historical research. The writing,
moreover, is amateurish and the
praise which the authors load on
the Negroes with whom they deal
is often grotesquely out of proper
ton to their complishments. while
the numerous reports of white bru-
tality seem to have been included
more for their sensationalism than
for any relation which they bear
to the alleged theme. Mo. r..