The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-17
Election

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ward. He feels that study OF the
city charter and its revision will
be a good thing. He also favors re-
duction in taxes on real estate II
II can be accomplished without sac
rificing services now enjoyed In
the city.
Mr.. DeBoer has been a resident
Of Ypsilanti for II years during
all OF which time he has been on
the. Normal College faculty. He re-
ceived his life certificate from the
Normal in 1919: his bachelors de-
gree from Hope College Holland:
ard his masters from University OF
Chicago. He was born In Grand
Haven, and was graduated from
the high school there.
He is a member of the American
Federation of Teachers Clubs,
American Legion. Taxpayers Asso-
citation, and the Methodist Church.
Aldermen, Third Ward
Stanley L. Norton, 1877 Lowell St..
again Republican candidate for
alderman of the third ward, was
born in Ypsilanti, June 6. 1898. and
has lived here since his birth, ex-
cept for a year and a half during
the first World War when he was
in service. He is a member OF the
Board of Commerce, the American
Legion. the Masons. Lions and
Michigan Troops. He has always
been in the florist business. His
education was interrupted by the
war after one year at Normal.
Mr.. Norton believes that the
taxes Of the city are high, but
realizes that they cannot be re-
duced without reducing public
services OF the city. He favors
return TO the city OF a portion Of
the state sales tax. He feels that
some changes in the charter would
be of benefit, but does not believe
in a change OF form. He favors,
rather modernization Of the char
ter.
All city officers should be return.
ed to office, he said, because they
are becoming most valuable to the
city through past experience.
Ruby Wynn, $50 Ann St., whose
name has been placed in nomina-
ton for third ward alderman In
the Democratic party, was born IN
Middle, Tenn, in 1900 and has
lived in Ypsllanti since 1929, COM
ing here from Missouri.
Mr.. Wynn attended school until
he was IL years old, his education
al opportunities being shortened
by the early death OF his father.
Mr.. Wynn is employed at the
Ford Generator Plant and is
member of Local $40, UAW-CIO.
He was for a number OF years en-
ployed by the city street depart
ment in the tree trimming crew.
While with the city he was a mem.
Der of the State. County and NUM-
cipal Workers Union, 269, CLIO. and
for IS months served as It's presi-
dent.
Charles N. Hin candidate for aid
erman in the third ward, was born
in Detroit in 1907, moved to Ypsi-
lanti in 1917 and in 1925 was gradu-
ated from Ypsilanti High School,
where he was class president two
years. He received life certih-
cate from Michigan State Normal
College in 1928. He was president
OF the Y.MC.A. and a member
Of the Stoics.
After teaching two years In
Grayling High School. he returned
to the Normal College here and
secured an ABB. degree in 1912.
later receiving his AM. from the
University OF Michigan. He was
senior orator. MEMBER OF the de-
batting team and of the Pl Kappa
Delta fraternity. He taught three
years at Kingston High School and
six years at Ypsilanti High School.
He was Dad" OF Ypsilanti De-
Molay from 1910 until it dissolved,
was first president Of Ypsilanti
Junior Chamber of Commerce, is a
member Of Phoenix Lodge, F. & A.
NJ, and has been president Of the
Ypsilanti Parent-Teachers Associa.
ton since last fall. He has been
a resident Of the third ward three
years.
Mr.. Hill has set forth the fol.
lowing program: Support proposal
for charter revision, support more
well planned economy, support the
move for more representation in
government by having a man elect
ed by greater number Of people
in the ward, support the program
for continued study to obtain equal
ization of assessments, bring to the
council a person with considerable
education and ability. II not exper-
fence, to help in the always diff
cult task Of city government.
Aldermen, Fourth Ward