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The messenger., 1945-10-01
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III the lODOy or the 1OWn Hall TOT the convenience of townspeople who have found it difficult to make telephone calls from the center of the town at night when all business establishments and town offices are closed.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis F. Tenant of Hebron were recent visitors at the home of MT. and Mrs. George K. Marvin, Tunxis Ave. Mrs. Tenant is MT. Marvin's sister.
 Mrs. Ida White, associate deputy grand officer of the Order of East ern Star of the State of Connect icut, made her official visitation to Wintonbury Chapter last month. William c. Hubbard of Cottage Grove Rd., Raymond H. Watkins of Mountain Rd., and Harrison B. Ashwell of Tunxis Ave. were re- cent weekend guests of Miss Edna A. Woodford at her farm in Rock ingham, Vt.
 Miss Ruth I. Tychsen, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Tyschen, of Kenmore Rr., has entered Tufts Medical School, Bos on, Mass. Miss Tlschen is a graduate of the Bloomfield High School and Smith College. She has been en- ployed as a senior serologist in the Department of Health, Etate of Connecticut.
 MT. and Mrs. George J. Mead and family, of Mountain Rr., have returned from their farm at Squam Lake, N.H., where they vacationed. Miss Mary Randolph has since re- turned to Connecticut College.
 Mrs: James Gaffey, of Winton- bury Ave-, was honored at fare we'll party given by her assoc 1ates of the Hartford Fire Insur ance Company brokerage depart ment Tuesday evening, September 25, at The Algiers in Pennington. Mrs. Gaffey is leaving her post in the department to devote herself to her home.
 Louise Steiner, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Jackson Steiner, of Bloomfield Ave-, has entered the freshman class at Wheaton Col lege, Norton, Mass. Miss Steiner was graduated from Oxford last spring.
 Jane Bedding, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Amos E. Redding. of Bloomfield Ave-, has returned to Wellesley College, Welleslev Mass, for her senior year. - After spending several days here following the recent death of ms mother, Raymond A. Wilcox has returned to Miami, Florida where, upon his discharge from the Navy, he engaged in the in- vestment brokerage business.
 Mrs. Brennis H. Tyrrell. of Prospect St., has returned home from the Hartford Hospital.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence c. Cook ot West Hartford, have purchased the Cold Spring Drive residence of Rev. and Mrs, H. H. Donegan and will take possession i'm mediately.
 A son has been born to Pfc. and Mrs. Howard Koh1or. oF 7Eo
The messenger., 1945-10-01

10dm being OTSdnlZ0U Dy uloIlDeES of the Bloomfield Lions Club.
 MT. and Mrs. George A. Long of Simsbury Road, have returned from Narragansett Pier, RI. where they spent the summer.
 Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Bestor are home from a five weeks stay at Briar, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. George Slater, of 125 Jerome Avenue, have moved to East Hartford.
 Byron I. Graves, of 725 Bloom field Avenue, is moving to Ja- macia Plains, Mass.
 It. and Mrs. Robert Long have leased the second floor apartment in the residence of Miss Grace L. Hayes at 124 Jerome Avenue.
 Mrs. Edwin D. Eaton, of the Old House, Bloomfield Avenue, has been visiting friends and rela- tives in Philadelphia.
 Mrs. George H. Galloway, of Bloomfield Ave-, left early this month for Hudson Falls, NY. to join MT. Galloway who has ac- cepted a position as teacher of Science in the Hudson Falls High School.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard s. Stevens, of 75 Brookline Ave-, are the par ents of a daughter born Septem- Der 16.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Sharpe, of Tunxis Ave-, were in New York for a late September weekend.
 Mrs. Steven Javelis and infant daughter, of Orange, N.J., have been visiting at the home of the formers parents, MT. and Mrs. Canning of Brown St.
 Evva Ritson, of 123 Woodland Avenue, is in training at St. Fran cis Hospital.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Vincent, of Providence, were recent weekend visitors here.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Larensen have leased the duplex apartment at 868 Park Avenue, formerly oc- cupied by the late Mrs. John A. Wilcox.
 MT. and Mrs. Stanley Black man, of Norwich, Conn.,, have pur- chased the Joyce homestead on Park Avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Clement Bush nell of Cromwell have purchased the former Methodist parsonage on Bloomfield Ave.
 Miss Marjorie G. Wolf, super visor of music in the Bloomfield schools, has announced that she will continue the plan of instruc- tion in instrumental music in- stituted two years ago. Under this plan, any pupil desirous of play ing in the school orchestra may obtain free instruction in trumpet, violin, clarinet or saxophone.
 Mrs. John Lagan, 737 Cottage Grove Rd., has returned home after spending the summer with her daughter, Mrs. Walter Friend, at Marblehead, Mass. She was ac- companied home by Miss Friend.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-04-02
MARY LEHMAN

Mary lehman, sc, of 1865 Eure-
ka avenue, died at Wyandotte Gen
eral hospital March rs after brief
illness. She was born in Ecorse
township and lived in the down
river area for - years
Mrs. Lehman was a member oil
st. Johns church.
She is survived by one sister, Mrs
Lena Reeck and one brother, Frank
Theeck
Funeral services were held March
% at pm. from the Thon fun
erel home and at go pm. at ST
Johns church. Burial was in Mich
igan Memorial Park.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-04-02
STEVE GOLINSKI

Steve Golinski, rs, of 2l69 Twelfth
street. died as the result of an &C
cident at the Wyandotte Chemical
Corporation, where he was en-
ployed as a conveyor operator. Born
in Poland, he lived in Wyandotte
SO years.
Golinski, member Of the Polish
American Veterans society. is sur
vived by his wife. Eva, five daugh-
tiers. Mrs. Sophia Hodnicki, Mrs.
Stella Szeczyk, Mrs. Hattie Syc, Mrs.
Eernice McElroy and Miss Helen
Golinski. He also leaves one sister
Josephine and twelve grandchildren.
The funeral was held this morn
ing at $50 from the residence and
at 9 o'clock at Mt. Carmel church.
Burial was in Mt Carmel cemetery.
Arrangements were in charge of
the Thon Funeral home.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-04-02
Harriet Shotell Wins
Mckinley Spelling Bee

The Mckinley Spelling Bee is
over, and Harriet Shotell, winner,
and Nancy Howe, runner-up. are
two happy little girls. Their class
mates are very proud of them.
The long line of twenty children,
ten from each of the fifth and sixth
grades who were the last up in the
grade Bees, started to spell at 1:2o
on Thursday, March %. The first
casualty was Mary Wagner, who
missed on chasing" In quick sue
ceSSion followed Jack Davenport
(barreD, Sylvia Williams Chap
pened, Edith Shurmur (absent
Eileen EHner Journey, Elaine
Pomrenke treally), Mary Lou Kae-
cheie (wasteO, and Sally Washer
(potato). Mary Dudinetz reversed
the and in chief, Mary Mea-
chum had a little trouble with
trouble, Marlene MacNeil put two
ms" in becoming, and Rachel
Bonovitch left out one of the ms"
in planning. Richard Juchartz
put 'u' in among. and Marcia
Parks misplaced the III" in
tongue. Shirley Dumsick spelled
the wrong past. and Barbara
Belcher apparently isn't much Of
a gardener, for she spelled SOW"
as Soc. Reba Pagan tripped on
exactly"
The final stages Of the race then
began, with Shirley Langley (grade
6B), Nancy Howe grade SAD and
Harriet Shotell (6B) as the final
lists. One after the other, they SPELL
ed steadily through 88 words. Then
envelope proved too much for
Shirley. Twenty words farther on,
Nancy spelled advice with an "f"
instead OF a 'v", and Harriet won
the championship by spelling 1t
correctly. Both the winner and the
runner-up were enthusiastically ap-
plauded by the audience, who had
been sitting on the edge of their
chairs for SIS minutes while the
contest was on.
Harriet is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. George Shotell, 44l2 Sixth
street, and Nancy is the daughter
of MIR. and Mrs. Milton Howe, 34l
Orange street.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-04-02
S8963.69

Present: Councilmen Brohl,
Burke, Kelly, Mason, Rouse, and
Schultz.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-04-02
Obituary
CHRISTINA SCHUMACHER

Christina Schumacher, SO, died at
her residence, 1852 Superior, March
"a, after long illness. Born in De-
troit, she had lived in Wyandotte
for 86 years.
Mrs. Schumacher, a member of
St. Patricks church, is survived by
her son, John, three sisters, Mary
Burnett, Mrs. Kathleen Dolls and
Ann Dolls, one brother, Xavier
FerSte Also four great-grandchil-
dren.
The funeral was on March 81 at
9 am. from the residence and at
$50 am. at ST. Patrick's church.
Burial was in Mt Carmel cemetery
Arrangements were in charge of the
Thon Funeral home.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-04-02
FCLJ q my yOUIo,
Mellin Machine and Too


sire. kindly communicate with us
again.
Yours very truly.
George A. Dingman.
Wayne County Drain
Commissioner
Received and placed on file. The
Clerk was directed TO ask for joint
meeting with Road Commission and
Drain Commission.
Mr.. Edward Kane
City Assessor
Wyandotte, Michigan
Dear Mr.. Kane:
Attached Is a copy of q COM
munication addressed to Walter j.
Dunno, Director, County Depart
ment of Social Welfare, in connec-
ton with the matter discussed on
March IS, relative TO Miss Lucille
Browns position. II there are any
further questions on this matter,
please call us.
very truly yours,
Civil Service Commission
Eugene @. Mathivet, Jr.
Personnel Director
Mr.. Walter j. Dunno, Director
County Department of Social
welfare, 1025 East Forest Street
Detroit z, Michigan
Dear Dunno:
The results of the conference held
on Thursday, March IS. ls45, in
connection with the position held
by Miss Lucille E. Brown in the Wy
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-04-02
HELEN HALL

Helen Hall, 314 Eureka, died fol-
lowing short illness at the Wyan-
dotte General hospital on March "a
at the age of AZ. She was born in
Poland.
She is survived by her husband,
Fawler; two sisters, Mrs. Paul Ro-
man and Mrs. Stanley Klawender.
Funeral services were from the
Thon funeral home on March 81 at
2 pm. with the Rev. w. E. Hall of
floating. Burial was at Ferndale
cemetery.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-04-02
CITY OF WYAkDorrE COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Eighteenth Street from Davis Street
to Clark Street. referred to this Of
flee March 20, 1915, has been
checked.
There are 1889 lineal feet of
privately owned land represented in
the petition and 63949 lineal feet
signed. Signatures are for 5S.66
per cent of the total frontage.
Respectfully,
Edward w. Kane,
City Assessor
Received and placed on file Petit
TONERS to be notified of insufficient
signatures.
Honorable Mayor and Council
Wyandotte, Michigan
Gentlemen:
Relative to the petition Of Mr..
Thomas II. Wineman OF 1867 18th
Street. asking for the paving of
nth Street from Ford Avenue to
Goddard Road, and referred to me,
I beg to report as follows:
There are 526626 feet involved,
of which 283929 feet are repre-
sented in the petition or 5391%o.
Respectfully submitted,
F. w. Liddle,
City Engineer
Received and placed on file. No
tify petitioners.
Honorable Mayor and Council
Wyandotte, Michigan
Gentlemen:
Relative to the petition of Mrs.
MouSseau and others regarding the
paving Of Dee Street, from 18th to
10th, and referred to me, beg to
report as follows: There are 1910
feet involved, of which $50 feet are
represented in the petition, or
1851 per cent.
Respectfully submitted,
F. w. Liddle
City Engineer
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-04-02
JOSEPH KAY

Joseph Kay, So, of 1888 High
street. Ecorse. died on March 80
in Detroit following a long illness.
He had resided in the downriver
area for 80 years.
Mr.. Kay was a member Of st.
Francis Xavier church, Eeorse.
Surviving are his wife, Katherine,
two sons. Edward in the army, and
Gerald; one daughter, Mrs. j. E.
Mentel, of Detroit; two brothers,
John and Julius of Detroit and two
sisters, Marie Kay and Mrs. Joseph
Kowasky, of Dubuque. Iowa.
The funeral will be tomorrow
from the Nixon Funeral home at
$50 and at 8 o'clock at the St.
Francis Xavier church. Burial will
be at Michigan Memorialscemetery.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-04-02

and said roll having been duly pre-
sented to this Council by the City
Assessor, objections were duly called
for.
And after hearing all persons pre-
senting themselves, it is determined
that the roll as filed be approved
Resolved Further that this Coun-
Gil does hereby estimate that the
period of usefulness of said water
main is not less than twenty GOD
years.
Resolved Further that the Water
Main Special Assessment Roll num-
bered 489, as filed with the City
Clerk, be and hereby is approved
and confirmed.
Resolved Further that the assess
mentS shown on said roll be divided
into five 60 annual inStallments,
payable on the 1st day of May of
each year from 1915 to 1949 inclus-
i've; and that the City Clerk trans
NIT said rolls to the City Treasu-
rer with his warrants for collection
accordingly.
1 move the adoption of the fore
going resolution.
Councilman Richard T. Kelly
Supported by Councilman Schultz.
Yeas: Councilmen Brohl, Burke,
Kelly, Mason, Rouse, Schultz.
Nays: None.
Wyandotte, Michigan
March 81, 1915
Resolution by Councilman Rich
ard T. Kelly.
Resolved by the City Council of
the City of Wyandotte that the
amount of Sixteen hundred dollars
(Sl6OO.00) be transferred from sur
plus to the proper account in the
City Engineers budget, for the pur-
pose of financing the construction
and installation of the water main
in
Perry Place from Clifford street
to the Detroit River, in the City
of Wyandotte,
the collections from the special
assessments therefor to be returned,
when so collected, to the general
fund of the city.
l move the adoption of the fore
going resolution
Councilman Richard T. Kelly.
Supported by Councilman Mason.
Yeas: Councilmen Brohl. Burke,
Kelly, Mason, Rouse, Schultz.
Nays: None.
Special Order.
Councilman Mason asked that the
Garbage Collector be directed to
gather the garbage at the rear of
the properties in certain areas of
the city. Councilman Mason in
quired also about the oiling Of the
streets in the City of Wyandotte
Street Superintendent Conley was
directed to make a survey and re-
port back.
Councilman Burke inquired as to
priorities in connection with paving
petitions which have been submit
ted to the City Council. He asked
also that steps be taken TO grade
Goddard Road in the city.
Adjournment.
Motion to adjourn at nine fifty
O'Clock pm. by Councilman Kelly
supported by Councilman Burke.
Yeas: Councilmen Brohl. Burke
Kelly, Mason, Rouse, Schultz.
Nays: None.
FORD WAGAR.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-04-02

Absent: None.
Resolutions.
Wyandotte. Michigan
March 81, 1945
Resolution by Councilman Rich
ard T. Kelly.
Resolved by the City Council OF
the City of Wyandotte that the
City Clerk be and he is hereby
authorized and directed to draw
his warrant on the proper funds in
payment Of the list of approved
accounts as submitted at this ses-
sion.
move the adoption of the lore
going resolution.
Councilman Richard T. Kelly
Supported by Councilman Schultz.
Yeas: Councilman Brohl, Burke,
Kelly, Mason. Rouse, Schultz.
Nays: None.
Wyandotte, Michigan
March 81, 1915
Resolution by Councilman Rich
ard T. Kelly.
Resolved by the City Council of
the City of Wyandotte that the
claim of Mr.. Joseph Eisele of Ink
ster, Michigan. for damages sus-
tanned in accident to his car on
February "a, 1915, be and the same
is hereby denied. as recommended
in the communications from the
City Attorney and the City Engin-
eer.
move the adoption of the fore
going resolution.
Councilman Richard T. Kelly
Supported by Councilman Brohl.
Yeas: Councilmen Brohl, Burke,
Kelly, Mason, Rouse, Schultz.
Nays: None
Wyandotte, Michigan
March 81. 1916
Resolution by Councilman Rich
"a " ACllJ.
Resolved by the City Council Of
the City of Wyandotte that contin-
gent upon the recommendation of
the Building Inspector, Fred W..
Classon, the Mellin Machine and
Tool Company are hereby granted
permission to build a metal storage
bin, per detail submitted, and said
structure to be removed at the will
of this council.
move the adoption of the fore
going resolution.
Councilman Richard T. Kelly
Supported by Councilman Schultz.
Yeas: Councilnen Brohl, Burke.
Kelly, Mason. Rouse, Schultz.
Nays: None.
Wyandotte, Michigan
March q, 1945
Resolution by Councilman Rich
ard T. Kelly.
Resolved by the City Council of
the City of Wyandotte
that this being the time and place
fixed for the hearing before this
Council and the City Assessor on
Special Assessment Roll No. 4ss
Water main in Perry Place from
Clifford Street to the Detroit River,
in the City of Wysndotte,
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-04-02
MRS. CATHERINE CONDOR

Mrs. Catherine Condor, POLL Fifth
street, died on March % at hel
home, after a long illness. Born in
Ireland, she lived in the down.
river area for five years.
She is survived by one son, Jack
of Wyandotte, and two daughters
Mrs. Fred Marsh Of Detroit and
Mrs. Eva Thompson Of Dearborn
The funeral was on SATURDAY at
8 am. at the Nixon funeral home
and at $50 at st. Patrick's church
Burial win be in Woodmere GENE
terry.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-04-02

Let your religion be seen. Lamps
do not talk, but they do shine.
A lighthouse sounds no drum, it
beats no gong; yet far over the
waters, its friendly light Is seen
By the mariner. - Cuyler.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-04-02

Hope happifies life, at the altar or
bower,
And loosens the letters Of pride and
Of power;
1t comes through our tears, as the
soft summer rain,
Walk in the light and thou shalt
see
To beautify, bless and make joyful
again. Mary Baker Eddy
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-04-02

WydnQOCJe, MlCnlSdH
Gentlemen:
Relative to the petition of Mr.. j.
Robert Bence and others, asking
for the paving of 18th Street from
Davis to Clark, and referred to me,
1 beg to report as follows: There
are 1889 feet involved, of which
6S9.49 feet is represented in the
petition or $685. per cent.
Respectfully submitted,
F. w. Lddle,
City Engineer
Received and placed on file Petit
TONERS to be notified.
To the Honorable
The Mayor and Council
City of Wyandotte
Gentlemen:
Will you kindly request of the
City Attorney that he render an
opinion for this Commission with
reference to the thirty-one year age
limit now in effect for firemen in
the State of Michigan.
We are interested in knowing
whether this age limit applies at
the time of examination or the
time of appointment to the depart
ment; also the effect this age limit
will have on men returning from
service. who are average at the time
Of discharge; also will service men
take precedence over others on the
Civil Service Eligible list.
Very truly yours,
Firemens Civil Service
Commission of the City
Of Wyanlotte
Magnus Meier, President
Referred to City Attorney.
The Honorable
Mayor and City Council
City of Wyandotte
Gentlemen:
Mr.. Warren Highly, Proprietor of
HigbyS Drug Store, made a COM
plant to the Police and Fire Com
mission at their meeting of March
26, 1945, about the nuisance caused
by persons ganging up in his drug
store, while waiting for the Middle
belt and Goddard Road Greyhound
buses.
De suggested that a good deal of
confusion could be eliminated if it
was possible to move the Middle
belt Bus stop to the east side of
Second Street, south Of Eureka and
the Goddard Road bus stop to the
south side of Eureka, just east of
Second street.
We have now been informed that
there is to be no gas station at
this location and the driveways
will no longer be in use. Therefore
the Board approved Mr.. Higby's
suggestion and signs will be in
stalled as soon as they can be made.
The Greyhound Bus Company will
also Ne INFORMED or this change.
Yours very truly,
BOARD OF POLICE AND
FIRE COMMISSIONERS
Fred B. Harrington, Jr.,
President
Received and placed on file.
Monthly statement from the
County Treasurer in settlement for
the month of December 1914, show
ing balance due the City of Wyan-
dotte in amount of $1O61.61.
Received and placed on file.
Report of offences known to the
Police, arrests. etc. for the month
Of February. submitted by the Sec
rotary Of the Police and Fire Com
mission. Received and placed on
file.
Statement of cash and bank funds
and budget appropriations for the
month of February l945, and for the
period from October 1, 1914 to
February %, 1e45.
Received and placed on file.
Copy Of minutes of meeting of
the Public Welfare Commission held
March 9, 1945. Received and placed
on file.
Copy of minutes of meeting of
the Recreation Commission held
March Is, 1s45. Received and placed
on file.
Copy Of minutes of meeting of
the Police and Fire Commission
held March g. 1945.
Bills and Accounts
Wyandotte, Michigan
March az, 1945
To the Honorable Mayor and
Councilmen
The union times., 1945-10-20
WattDelegateTo To ILO Conference.
 Victory For AFL
Zander Of State, County, Municipal Employees,
 Among His Advisors

Robert J. Watt, international representative of the American Federation of Labor, has been named by President Truman as the American workers delegate to the conference of the International Labor Organization which opened in Paris Oct. IS.
 Among those named as advisors to MT. Watt was Arnold s. Zander, president of the AFL's American Federation of State, County and Mu- nicipal Employees.
 Delegates representing the govern ment will be former Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins and Chairman Thomas of the Senate Military Af- fairs Committee. The employer dele gate will be David Zellerbach, presi- dent of the Crown-Zellerbach Corp. of San Francisco.
 Mir. Watts reappointment to the post in which he has served for a good many years represents a sig nificant victory for the American Federation of Labor since the CIO put up 8 stubborn but unsuccess- full fight for the selection of one of its own representatives.
The union times., 1945-10-20
immunity Supports Jus Demands Of N H. City Workers

PRINCIPAL cause of guffaws around the copy desk of the Abi- Lene (Tex.) RePOrter-Ne,Us was this line written on the society desk: "OId Secretaries sUith Hidden DrGrUers Tops for Romance in Furniture"
The union times., 1945-10-20
Will The Atomic Age
 Lead To All This ?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (FP)- Discovery of atomic energy paves the way for 4hour workday with great CT cultural, recreational and educa- tlonal opportunities for all workers, Mark Starr, educational director of the Intl. Ladies Garment Workers Union (A.F.L), said here.
 Addressing a weekend conference of the ILGWU attended by 15O mem bers and guests from Chattanooga and II southeastern states, Starr pointed out that international CO., operation produced the atomic bomb and will be the only hope for world peace"
 Labor and management" Starr said, produced miracles of production during the war by cooperation. They helped the democratic countries out fight, out-produce and out-invent the enemy. If that kind of cooperation be- tween labor and management is con- tinued it will be a mighty force in solving our social problems and pro- viding higher standards of living for the people"