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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-12
Ann Arbor Child
Smothers in Crib

Three months old James Phillip
whitney smothered in his crib at
s27 y. Main St, Ann Arbor. Mon
day morning. Sheriff deputies ap-
piled artificial respiration until the
coroner told them II sas no use as
the child had been dead from two
10 three hours.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-12

Ivan T. Sattler has returned
from ST. Joseph. Illinois, where he
was called by the death OF his
father, George Sattler, His mother
returned with him for an indefinite
stay here.
John d. Renton IS in Chicago
for a few days vacation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-12
Initiated

Janice Hops, Ypsilanti junior at
Michigan state College, was recent
" initiated into Theta Sigma PM.
national women's journalism hon
orary society, according to presi-
cent Rosemary Rowland, Detroit
senior. Miss Hops, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Hops, lO5 Oak
wood Ave, is majoring in journal
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-12
Youth Apprehended

A window pepper was reported
ct two Normal st. homes Saturday
night. Police have questioned a
suspect, former offender. whose
shoes were wet, and fit perfectly
the tracks by the window at n.
Normal st. The suspect is but -
years old. No action has been taken.
A few months ago he was taken
into Probate Court, and was turned
over to an uncle. He returned to
the city recently.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-12
STEPHEN EARLY

STEPHEN EARLY
Milan, Mich, Feb. 12-Stephen
Early, II, 1850 Hickory Rd., Mi
Ian Township, Monroe County. was
killed instantly Saturday evening
when he was struck by car driven
by Calvin Sweet, the son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Grover Sweet. Coroner
Earl Little, Monroe. representa-
tive from the sheriff's department
in Monroe. and Merlin Goodridge
OF the Milan police, investigated
the accident which occurred at the
edge of the city on Platt Rd.. in
Milan Township. 1t was thought
that Mr.. Early was walking to see
his daughter, Mrs. Earl Lewis.
Mr.. Early was born near Roches-
ter. n. Y, January /. 1868, the son
OF Daniel and Margaret Early. He
came with his parents to Milan
when he was IS months old and had
lived in this community for the re-
mainder OF his life. He operated
farm in Monroe County for years.
He married Minnie st. George Nov,
6. 1887. She passed away Octo-
Der 26. 1927. He is survived by
one daughter, Mrs, Earl Lewis;
two sons. Stephen Early. Jr., Brorf'
son. and ROLAND. at home; ten
grandchildren, eight great grand
children. and one sister, Mrs. Mary
Engle. One daughter died Dec. IS,
1910.
Rosary will be said tonight at
500 at the family home on Hickory
Rd., and mass will be said Tues
day morning in the Immaculate
Conception Church at 900. Rev.
FIR. Anthony Heraty will officiate.
Burial will be in Marble Park
Cemetery in Milan.
MRS. FLoSSIE L. BARNES
Milan, Mich. Feb. 12-Mrs. Flos-
sic L. Barnes, S2l Dewey Ave, Ann
Arbor. passed away early Sunday
evening. She was formerly
Flossie Mcclure. born in Oakland.
o.. Mar. ~. 1892. She was married
| to Ross V. Barnes, October Is, 1913,
and moved to Grass Lake where
she lived until 1918 when they
moved TO Milan. They moved to
Ann Arbor August l. 1871. She is
survived by her husband two
daughters, Evelyn and Dorothy.
at home; her mother, Mrs. Violet
| Mcclure. lakewood, o.: one broth
err. George Mcclure. Salem, Ore"
and three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Col
| Inns jackson, Mrs. Esther Mead,
Massaulkee. o.. and Mrs. Edna Re
mollett. Denver, Colo.
Funeral services will be In the
Milan Stevens and Bush Funeral
Homo Wednesday afternoon at 200
with Rev. William Johnson OF the
Methodist Church officiating. Burr
al will be in the Washtenong Nc
mortal Park, Ann Arbor. Friends
may call at the funeral home In
Milan
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-12
News in Brief

LONDON-1NS- Secret Norwe-
gian underground reports reaching
London today gave an emphatic de-
NAL TO German-inspired rumors
that the Nazis arc building gigan-
tic understanding sites in Nor
way. A leading Norwegian gov
eminent spokesman who has had
access to this secret information
said nothing has been found TO
substantiate the rumors.
LONDON-UP-The Daily Mir
ror said today that the Italian gov
eminent had sent a series OF re-
quests to the Big Three includ-
ing an appeal for status as a fully
ally. instead of a co-belligerent.
The Mirror said the requests also
asked relaxation OF financial terms
OF the Armistice and an increase in
Allied financial and material aid,
including food consignments.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-12
RHEUMATISM and NEURlTis
SlATiCO

pains relieved.
A few doses OF SfATICO. Doctors
prescription, brings SPEEDY RE
LIEF. 75c az Charlotte, Mich.
Ady.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-12

Lee Minion who is a student Al
Western Michigan College. Kalama'
ZOO, has been initiated into Beta
Chapter Of Sigma Tau Chi. national
honorary business fraternity. west
ern has the second chapter in the
United States.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-12
Red Cross Plans
Anniversary Tea

Tuesday at the American Red
Cross headquarters in the Ameri-
can Legion home on South Huron
St. at 3 o'clock, an anniversary tea
will mark the successful close Of
three complete years OF Red Cross
activities for Ypsilanti branch.
All volunteer workers in every
branch OF the service may hear
Miss Alfrieda Overman, a returned
Red Cross worker from overseas
and meet the Washtenaw County
chairmen OF the various branches
OF service.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-08
YpSilamti DeaIicateS Self 10
Final War Effort i'm Pacific
The Job We Have to Do

We day brings mixed emotions. Naturally all of
people grateful that Nazi Germany is crushed that
hundreds of thousands of in Europe may be
freed from prison from the danger of losing their
lives and that efforts be turned to more construc
tive channels. However, the great in the East still
challenges all of national national bud
get of 6S billions is called for in the fiscal
year starting July l.
The biggest enemy to forward progress will be the
"peace psychology" which likely to sweep the nation
People will talk of reconyersion to peaceme activities
II is obvious that fast people freed from the
ducon of materials their efforts should be directed
toward restoring peace-time economy. Employment
must be available for people, especially as civilian
goods badly needed.
Ypsilanti faces a challenge with 7th War Loan quota
of 268 O0O People who avoid responsibilities will
LET someone else do it.. And once again those OF
sterling character of determination will come to the front
to see that the responsibilities are met.
One other factor challenges serious thought
ton. That demon which wipe out all the thrift OF
nation is an everpresent threat Goods we are advised
by the Treasury department will continue to be scarce
for another six twelve months. This means that each
family each home, each individual yes each boy and
girl should buy bonds hold awaiting the day when war
expenses will be past and civilian goods may be
Therefore, with determination with courage with the
knowledge that America the people stand by their Gov
eminent instead Of expecting their Government to provide
for them-Ypsanti citizens and all VIII come forward
to meet the challenge of the Mighty 9TH War Loan Inc
job be done. The job will be done.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-08
Two Interests
Held Identical

Contending that the San Fran
cisco conference was already prov
ing that national interest and world
interest were identical and that
even Russia was recognizing this
fact. Edgar W. waugh, Of the Nor
NAL College faculty. spoke on the
change in the national attitude at
the Rotary Club Monday.
Prof. waugh discussed the de-
velopment OF foreign policy follow
ing World war | when isOlationist
sentiment was at its peak In assert
ing that European quarrels were
not our concern. He reviewed two
decisions to stay out Of the world
court. lie explained how lacking
in vitality the Kellogg BRAND Com
pact outlawing war as an instru-
ment of national policy had prov
en-. A world organization, in his
opinion, must have means OF en-
forcing its decisions and it must
have a world court where contro-
versial questions may be submit
ted
It was Prof Waugh's opinion
that America made its formal de.
cision to enter the war in March
1871 when Congress passed and the
President signed the Lend-Lease
Act. It covered all material essen.
tial 10 the defense OF the United
States.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-08
VEDay Proclaimed BY President

Washington, May s-1AP-PTesii
dent Truman, 81 years old today,
officially proclaimed victory In Eu-
rope.
simultaneously Prime Minister
Churchill addressed the British EN-
pire from London and Marshal Sta
lin spoke in Moscow.
1t was a Big Three agreement for
simultaneous announcement that
apparently delayed a We day proc
lamatiOn yesterday.
Mr.. Humans birthday mood
was one in which Joy over victory
in Europe mingled with thanksgiv-
ing for the safety 1t meant for mil
lions of American sons.
1t was tempered, too. by sober
realization that many other sons
must die before Japan. as well as
Germany. has been crushed.
The President told the nation he
had set next Sunday-Mother's
Day-as a day OF prayer in which
he wanted all TO Join.
Meanwhile L. S. doughboys and
marines. killing Japanese at the
rate of 1000 a day, pressed relent-
lessly forward OIL the stubborn
ly-contested southern Okinawa
front today. Fiame-throwing tanks
were burning on the way.
In five weeks of fighting the
Yanks have killed 36.535 Japanese,
Adm. Chester W. Nimitz reported
today. American losses up to last
Thursday were 1887 killed, 1882
wounded and 514 missing. At this
ratio Is Japanese were killed for
every American.
Infantrymen of the nth division,
scaling precipitous heights with
wooden ladders and ship cargo
nets. took a high escarpment near
the center of the line in a 400-yard
advance yesterday. They began
clearing the southern slope in a
downhill drive toward Shuri, sec
ond city of Okinawa, about a mile
away.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-08
Bomber Plant
Efforts Made

Efforts for quick conversion 1T
the Willow Run Bomber Plant TO
civilian output are underway in
Washington, according to Rep. Ea,l
c. Kitchener. He has been in col-
ference with representatives OF
Senator Arthur Nandenberg, who is
at the San Francisco Conference
and with Senator Homer Ferguson.
Rep. Kitchener. in reply TO an in
quiry sent by city council. writes.
Il have been keeping very close
to this matter and have been adj
vised by the proper authorities in
Washington that Willow Run Is no
longer needed by the military auth
critics and. therefore. would not
be operating on war contracts. In
these circumstance the plant will
go 10 Ford or TO someone else who
might want to purchase it or Sc
cure its use ~ compliance with
existing law
There are bound TO be lot
Of Willow Runs all over the coun-
try. Nv own view is that an early
reconversion is much better than
late reconversion. ] say this be-
cause there are still war Jobs some
places. but as the days go by those
war Jobs are going TO become less:
therefore. when recouversio1
takes place. the employee are apt
10 stay right where they are he
cause there is no possibility Of get
ting Jobs anywhere else.
u need not tell You that We will
do everything We can 10 help the
YDsilanti community
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-08
First Baptist
Church Given
Good Reports

Annual reports from all depart
ments of the First Baptist Church
and church school, given at the an
nual meeting, Monday night in the
church dining room. showed a
healthy progress. all funds having
substantial baiances. \ new con-
stitlutlon was presented and unan-
imously adopted, and officers for
the coming year were elected. The
Siae-7Stouowo5 simmer at $50.
II was reported that the church
has purchased a portion of the
Normal College athletic field. ex-
tending from Washtenaw to Pack
ard and as far west as Wallace
Blvd.
There are now "a young men and
women from the church serving in
the armed forces.
The deacons elected to serve for
three years are Edwin Cakes to
succeed Arthur Miller; A. g. Mill
er to succeed Paul Ehman; Mrs.
Conrad Eichhorn 10 succeed Eu-
gene Koppin; Miss Ruth Gahbell
to succeed Mrs. A. ]. Schultz.
The new junior deacons and dea-
conesses are Jack Fox. Glenn Gar
Tough. Catherine Huston. Jean Nc
Kay, Richard Ohlinger, Lyman
Tower.
The church officers are Mrs. AL
vim Joslyn, church clerk; Mrs Bur
ME Rossbach. assistant clerk; Al
bert Thayer, treasurer; Paul Far
ley, assistant treasurer; Lyle Muir
dock. head usher; Edwin Hoffman,
assistant usher; Clayton Deake,
deacons fund; Lyman Tower, jun
Tor church; Mrs Lyle Murdoch,
church nursery; Mrs, Charles VII
son. assistant. Church school Off
GERS are Delmar Youngs, superin-
tendent; Miss Gambell. assistant
superintendent; Paul Hatch, seere-
tary.treasurer: Oliver Huston. as
sistant treasurer; Arthur Miller,
superintendent of high school;
Paul Farley, assistant superinten-
dent; Mrs. w. Il. Shaw. superin-
tendent of junior department; Mrs.
Paul Ehman. assistant superin.
tendent; Mrs. Ralph Mcdonald. SUI
perintendent OF primary; Mrs.
James Wynn, assistant superinten
dent: Mrs. Warren Jackson, SUI
perintendent of beginners; Mrs.
James Timer, assistant; Mrs. Ed
mund Terrall, superintendent or
nursery: Mrs. Edward Dykman. as
sistant: Mrs. Delmar. Houngs, SUI
perintendent of cradle roll; Mrs.
Eugene Congdon, assistant; Miss
Clara Sweet, home department.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-08
City Budget
to be Sound

Ypsilanti Taxpayers Association
was assured Monday night that
city council will do all in its power
to provide a fair, economical bud
get.
The assurance was given follow
ing analysis of city needs by
Charles Hill, president Of the asso-
citation, who congratulated the
council on its excellent record in
the past and city officials for fine
services to residents Of Ypsilant
He suggested that only sufficient
balances be maintained In city
funds TO insure economical opera.
ton and was assured that this has
always been the policy OF the city.
Mayor Ross X. Bower pointed out
that during the depression the city
was able to reduce considerably
its bonded Indebtedness, that the
new addition to the gas plant was
built with money on hand in the
utility department and that the
city sewage plant was built with
out a bond issue.
With reference to wages paid
by the city Mr.. Hill said they com
pared favorably with those Of 9th
er municipalities He advocated
keeping them at that level and, If
reduced city expenses become nee
essary, he suggested that the re-
duction be accomplished through
economies which might be OBJ
tanned through improved manage.
ment methods such as a central
lied purchasing system. This he
said might De provided through the
charter revision now under way.
He proposed a cost analysis by al
impartial group 10 discover other
means by which economies might
be provided and indicated that the
Taxpayers Association might be
interested In helping TO pay for
such a survey.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-08
Council Notes

All members of city council were
present Monday evening, the first
session Of the new fiscal year.
There being no objections. prop
erty on Summit St, owned by Carl
Dickerson and Erwin Saunders
was changed from residential to
commercial.
Streets and walks committees,
old and new, are to meet in city
hall Thursday evening at 1880 with
committee from the Taxpayers
Association, TO review work &C.
complished during the past year
Work was ordered on sewers in
the alley south of Michigan Ave.
between Huron and Washington
SITS, and on Division st. when no
objections were made to the pro
jects.
Hearing Of objections to CON
struction of a curb and gutter on
the north side of f. Forest Ave.
from River to Prospect SITS. at an
approximate cost of $2.409 was set
for June (. Approximate cost for
construction Of private driveway
entrances was set at $50 each.
Approval was given final pay
ment of $25,O63 g. due the Green
berg Co. for construction Of the
addition to Boyer Hospital.
Permission was granted for 4
parade from American Legion
headquarters to Briggs Field by
members OF the Here's Your In.
fantry' war bond show to be here
May Is.
Memorial services for all Ypsi.
lanti youths who have lost their
lives in the service OF their coun.
try were announced by Veterans Of
Foreign Wars. The service is to
be May % at 3 p. m. in Ypsilanti
High School auditorium.
Annual report Of Fire Chief Dig
nan revealed 245 fires in the past
year with an average loss OF
1852. 50. This was 10 less fires than
the previous year and S3,147 higher
loss.
City engineers office reported
S111.50 collected during the past
month for building. electrical,
plumbing and sign permits and for
purchase OF one building code
book.
Contract for collection Of gar
bage was let to Miles Latin for
81 900, the same amount and the
same terms as during the past
year.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-08
MayorSounds
first Chord
of New Year

First chord for the new year
was sounded Monday evening when
Mayor Ross X. Bower delivered his
annual message TO city council in
which he touched upon the war sit
uation, reviewed accomplishment
OF the past year and suggested prof.
ects for the next IL months. He
welcomed one new member, Frank
Seymour, alderman from the first
ward
With reference to the war he
said. Our celebrations could be
kept moderate and be Of such
character that they will not iusti-
fly rebuke by those still facing
death in the war against Japan nor
be offensive to the families of
of complete surrender in Europe
is a challenge TO the statesmen of
the world who are now meeting in
San Francisco. They must not
fail in their mission II our civiliza-
ton is to survive"
OF the past year he said. "The
past year has, indeed, been a busy
one for all of our city departments.
They have been called upon to
serve more people than at any time
in the history of the city, and | be
lieve that each department has rem
dered its services. efficiently and
at a minimum of expense.
Hospital Completed
During the past year we have
witnessed the completion OF the
new hospital The city now has
hospital facilities OF which 1t may
justly be proud, | wish to compli-
ment Miss Minnie Smith and the
hospital committee on the manner
in which they have solved their
many problems in the change over
from the old hospital to the new
one.
THE war has progressed to
point where 1t has been deemed I'M
necessary to continue the appro-
priation for Civilian Defense activ-
tiles. AS chairman OF the Ypsi
ldutl OlNlildu DeltuHt AOuHCll 1
wish to express my appreciation
to the aldermen and the residents
Of Ypsilanti who were so generous
with their time and effort in main
tanning the civilian defense organ
ization in our city.
Better Recreation
THE city recreation programs
are to be co-ordinated and direct
cd this year. by a city commits
sion which has recently been APP
pointed and which held its first
meeting last week. I am sure
that under the new recreation or
dinance a much more satisfactory
recreation program can be de-
veloped.
"Since the site has now been Sc
lected, and there is $4,000 in cash
available, | would recommend that
the Police Commission be author
lied to prepare plans and specified
See ADDRESs-Page 2
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-08

Names Tefft
as President

Ypsilanti City Council Monday
evening elected Forrest Tefft, alder
man from the third ward, as the
new president.
Other election results were Har'
vey c. Holmes, city clerk; Mrs. Ma.
lbe /. Stadtmiller, city treasurer;
John p. Kirk, city attorney; and
T. Fred Older street commissioner
and engineer.
This will make the 2Sth consecu-
tive year for Mr.. Holmes in the
service OF the city of Ypsilanti.
His choice Of Miss Elizabeth Fenk-
er to succeed herself as deputy
clerk received unanimous approval
of the aldermen.
The same rules Of order as were
in effect last year were adopted
Appointments
Appointments by Mayor Ross h.
Bower to other city Offices received
ready approval. Those named are;
DR.. Harold 7. Lynn, health officer;
Clarence l.. Sanderson, commits
sioner OF public works; Paul NJ.
Burrell, commissioner OF police;
George L. Ennen, commissioner OF
fire department Delbert II. Hof-
felt. Commissioner OF parks; Mrs.
Elizabeth A. Frain, commissioner
of city market; Henry NJ, SEMI, city
planning commissioner; Allen Deit'
er. board of appeals, contractor;
DR.. Lynn, James f. Cady and Rich
ard A. Weir. board Of plumbing ex-
aminers. Louis S. White, city his
torian; Mr.. Weir, sanitary inspec-
tor: T. Fred Older and Edward II.
Block. electrical examining board /;
Donald F. Comstoeg, Mr.. Older and
Albert F. Esslinger, special asses
sors.
Committees
New council committees are;
ways and means, Aldermen William
A. Jellis. Forrest II. Tent, Leon
Burrell. streets and walks, w. c.
Durant. Mr.. Burrell, Mr.. Tefft Mr..
Jellis, Fremont Peterson; board of
health, Mr.. Durrant, Mr.. Burrell,
Mr.. Tefft, Mr.. Jellis, Mr. Peterson;
bonds, Stanley Norton. Clyde Budd,
Frank Seymour; paving, Mr.. Sey'
mour, James Waite, Mr.. Norton;
bridges, c. Fred Beck. Mr.. Budi'
Mr.. Seymour; supplies, Messrs.
Budd. Waite. Norton; tax, Messrs.
Waite. Norton. Peterson; salaries,
Messrs. Tent. Jellis, Burrell; print
ing. Messrs Durant, Seymour, Beck;
licenses. Messrs. Peterson, Beck
Budd: hospital, Messrs. Durant.
Beck. Norton; city hall, Messrs.
Norton, waite, Jellis; library,
Me ;srs. Budd. Seymour. Peterson
ordinances, Messrs. Waite, Reck,
Peterson; liquor control. Messrs.
Peterson. Budd, Durant: welfare,
Messrs. Waite. Durant, Tefft; la
Dor relations. Messrs Jellis. Tent,
Burrell, Budd and Fred Nissly.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-08
Congress Today
JBy Associated Prcss)
Cat.

JBy Associated Press)
Senate
In recess until noon Thursday.
Commerce Secretary wallace
testifies before Small Business
subcommittee on postwar con-
struction. G0).
Defense Committee continues
hearing on carbon black shortage.
GQ1.
House
Resumes treaty ratification
amendment debate (noon).
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-08

NEW YORK-AP-The British
radio informed the German high
command in Norway today that
Allied plenipotentiaries for sur
render discussions would fly to Nor
way this afternoon in two British
planes. The broadcast was report
ed by Owl monitors. Markings on
the planes we're described. along
with the route they would take and
the signals they would give. The
German high command was asked
10 acknowledge receipt OF the mes
sage with an assurance Of safe
conduct for the planes.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-08
Pauses ReverentIy to Give
Thanks For Long Awaited
Victory in Europe

With only reyerent pause to give Thanksgiving for the
victory Europe Ypsanti residents busy today re-
dedicatng themselves TO the task of bringing final peace
throughout the world
Although factory officials did require attendance at
work today, We day, large proportion of workers
arrived grind out the materials of war against Japan
With Germany and Italy gone there is left singleness
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-05-08

LONDON - While most OF
the Allied world was celebrating
the end OF the war in Europe, the
Polish press bureau declared today
that There are no We Day festivi-
ties for the Poles. and there will
be none until Poles abroad are
able to return to a free and indie
pendent Poland"