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The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-08-30
MICA FIRMS FACE
U.S.. INDICTMENTS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-(P-
The Justice Department announc.
ed today that 10 corporations in
the mica industry and is Of their
officials have been carged with
violating tn antiv-trust act by con.
spring to fix the terms, conditions
and manner in which the mineral
is produced and sold.
Two indictments were returned
by a Federal grand jury at Ashe-
Vile, N. c., and announcement
said.
The first indictment charged
violations by eight corporations and
nine individuals engaged in the
production and sale of sheet and
fabricated mica. The announce.
ment said the second indictment
named as defendants fou- corpora.
tons, a trade association and six
individuals producing and selling
wet ground mica.
According to the announcement,
the indictments alleged that the
defendants control about IS pei
cent Of the domestic production of
, sheet mica, about IS per cent OF
the production of fabricated mica
and between 80 and IS per cent OF
the production OF wet ground mica.
Mica has been designated one
Of the strategic materials neces.
sa-y Mica and between 80 and IS
per cent of The production Of wet
ground mica.
Mica has been designated one Of
the strategic materials necessary
to national security:
The Justice Department said the
first indie .ment named the follow.
ing:
Asheville Mica Company, Bilt'
more, N. c.; Land and Mineral
Company, Biltmore, N. c.; West
ern Carolina Mica Company; Bit.
more, N. c.; A. o. Shoemaker
Insulation Co., Inc, New York
City; New Hampshire Mica and
Mining Co., Keene, N. H.; Connectl-
cut Mica and Mining Co., Portland,
Conn; Eugene Munsell and Co.,
Inc, New York City; the Huse-
Liberty Mica Co., Bosom, Mass.
Also William E. Blood; New
York City, resident and treasurer
of Schoonmaker, president Of Ashe-
Vile and New Hampshire, Vice
! President of Land and Mineral and
Western Carolina and treasurer
Of Connecticut; Alexander P. Blood,
New York City, president of Con-
necticut; vice president and as
sistant treasurer Of New Hampshire
and Secretary Of Schoonmarker; j..
Fuller Brown, Biltmore, N. c.;
vice president of Asheville and
Schoonmaker and president OF
Land and Mineral and Western
Carolina; Junius H. Carllen, New
York City, sales manager OF
Schoonmaker; Robert Chapman,
Boston, Mass, president OF Huse'
Liberty; Frank Former, Spruce
Pine, N. c., chief field buyer and
manager Of Asheville's Sprune
Pine plants; J. Paul French, New
York City, vice president Of Num-
sell; Sidney A. Montague, Bilt-
more, N. c., sales manager OF
Munsen; Sidney A. Montague, Bilt-
more, N. c., sales manager OF
/ Asheville and formerly sales man.
ager of Huse-Liberty; Corp Robin
son, Cello, N. c., field buyer for
| Munseu.
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NOTICE
United States of America, Petitioner.
VS.. 1850 acres of land, more or less
situate in New Hanover County. State
Of North Carolina, and J. W. Ketchum:
Wayne c. King and wife. Evelyn King
Defendants, and all other persons claim
Ing any right. title. interest, lien, ease
nlent. or other interest whatsoever In
The lands hereinafter described. will
take notice that an action or proceed.
ing entitled as above has been com.
menced in the District Court of the
United States for the Eastern District
Of North Carolina, at Wilmington, North
Carolina, for the condemnation OF Ger.
tain lands described In the petition and
that certain parcel described below
for the purpose of providing temporary
shelter in connection with the defense
housing project at Wilmington, North
Carolina, and for the purpose of ex-
Guiding all parties other than the Gov
eminent from any actual or contingent
No. 3: All of Lot 49l. according 10 the
map or plat of Government Heights as
duly recorded in the Office of the Reg.
lister of Deeds of New Hanover Coun-
ty, North Carolina. in Map Book 2
Page 10, and being plated or survey.
ed in the year 1918 by w. K Auen. r
E., containing .oea acre" And the said
defenoanlS ana all other p rites clGlm-
ing an interest in said lands of any
kind whatsoever will further take
aotice that they are required to appear
and file answer or demur to the petit
lions filed herein before the Clerk OF
the United States District Court of Will
nlington. North Carolina. on or before
/ the 6th day of September, 1945, o,
within twenty f2cl days thereafter. o,
the relief prayed for will be granted.
sc
A. HAND JAMES. Clerk
United States District Court
BY WILLIAM c. SHAW,
Deputy Clerk
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ADMINISTRATOR NOTICE
Having qualified as Administrative OF
the estate of George L. Farmer. deceas-
ed, late of New Hanover County. N. C..
This is to notify all persons having
claims against said estate TO present
than to the undersigned on or before the
22nd day of Aug, 1916 or this notice
Will pleaded in bar Of their recovery.
All persons indebted to SAID estate
will please make immediate payment
This 22nd of Aug. 1915.
ELIZABETH L. FARMER,
Administrix of the Estate of
GEORGE L. FARMER
1901 Perry Ave.
Wilmine ton N c.
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SALE OF REAL ESTATE
BY virtue of the power and suthority
contained in certain Judgment and in
a certain action pending in the Superior
Court Of New Hanover County. in which
the City of Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover County. and c. R. Mcrsa
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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-02
Walton League
Adds Members

Three new names were accepted
Tor membership in the Izsak Walton
League, and standing committees
for the year were appointed at
Thursday evenings meeting in
Knights Of Pythias Hall. The new
officers occupied the chairs for the
first time. with Arnold Lennert, pre-
siding.
Clifford Krohn was appointed
chairman Of committee to find a
suitable location for the club to
present a sportsman's show to in
clude a 40 minute motion picture
show OF conservation films, and a
demonstration Of archery and fancy
shooting.
A collection was taken to pur-
chase food for the many starving
pheasants in the vicinity. The food
is TO be distributed by mail car
riers.
A lunch was served after the
meeting by Walter Heath and COM
mittee. The next meeting will be
March l.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-02
Guild Told About
Writing of Novel

Mrs. Robert Johnston was host.
ess for the meeting OF the Priscilla
Guild of the Congregational Church
at her home. Thursday evening.
Mrs. James Mohler presided at the
brief business meeting. which was
opened with devotions led by Mrs
Johnston. For the program follow
ing, Miss Elizabeth Carey OF the
Normal College faculty gave an in
formal, interesting talk telling of
how she and Mrs. Marion Magoon
also OF the college faculty, collab-
GRATED in writing their mystery
novel published about year ago.
At the close OF Miss Cspey's talk,
she answered questions asked by
the group. Refreshments were
served by the hostess.
The March meeting will be at
the home OF Mrs John DAWSON.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-02

The program FOR the Congrega-
tonsl Women's Guild meeting
Thursday afternoon, was based on
a Quaker theme. About 90 mem
bers and three visitors at the home
OF Mrs. Harry Shaefer, were inter.
ested TO learn OF the early history
and customs OF the Quakers
through Miss Fannie Beal, who
based her talk on a book on the
Quakers written by Elizabeth Jane
Gray. Miss Beal. herself a Quaker
was dressed in Quaker costume. for
her interesting and instructive
talk.
The Quaker theme was continued
in the devotions. led by Mrs.
Charles Elliott, a Quaker by en-
vironment, she said. Mrs. Elliott
read passages from the Bible. and
two poems by Whittier. the Quaker
poet. entitled 'Quakers OF Olden
Times" and First Day Thoughts"
which was followed by moment OF
silent prayer. In speaking OF the
Quaker church, called a meeting
house. she said there are no
stained glass windows and no mu-
sic. and the older people OF the con-
gregation. after sitting quietly for
one half hour, get up and shake
hands, and the service is over.
Mrs. Paul Samson, the new pres
ident, conducted the business meet
ing. Mrs. P. s. Brundags reported
the illness OF Mrs. Mile Baltzer.
in Harper Hospital, Detroit. Mrs.
j. c. Smith, president of the cab
met, reported on the cabinet meet;
ing at her home, Jan: 80 The an
nual World Day OF Prayer, Feb. is.
was announced.
Mrs. Atwood McAndrew reported
on the Needlework Guild Ingsther-
ing. Mrs. Brundage reported on
various activities OF the church,
and Mrs. c. ]. Berno, on the leper
fund Several volunteered to supply
cookies for the USO for Feb. 10.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-02
Service Briefs

Pvt. Frank Vince is home from
karney. Neb. to spend an is day
furlough with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. John Vince.
Corporal Arlo II. Cox has writ
ten his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
ry Cox. my feet are on land again
somewhere in the Pacific" Corpoi-
al Cox has been in service two
years.
r. Barry Hoag, Seaman LIST class
RlT has returned to Great Lakes
after spending nine day leave
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
P. w. Hoag, He has completed his
boot training and will start pres
radio training.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-02
Supper Served to
Girl Scout Troop

A bounteous supper WAS served
the Prospect Girl Scout Troop at
Gilbert House, Thursday evening
by their sponsors. the Prospect
Child Study Club. After the meal.
the girls took part in an invesu-
ture service, during which several
received their prizes. Miss Kay
Beckman, National Girl Scout rep
lesentative, talked 10 the girls
about their troop and camp possi-
bilities for the coming summer.
The girls were then taken home
by club members.
At the business meeting. plans
were made for Fathers Night 10
be held Feb. Is at Kaufman's. Prof,
Harry p. Hoy will give an illustrat-
ed lecture on his South American
trip
Three new members were taken
into the club. Mrs. James elmer.
Mrs. Jack Brewers and Mrs. Lewis
Meyer.
The supper was in charge OF the
Scout committee, Mrs. Carl LAM
barth, Mrs. Clayton Hughes and
Mrs. Earl Snyder.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-02
Book Renewed For Members
of Meth0did Wmn} Group

Ypsilanti. She said there were 500
Girl Scouts in Ipsilanti and the
Scout Council was sponsoring a
Girl Scout adult leader drive. She
explained that the Ypsilanti area
Scouts had the Cedar Lake camp
this summer for their use the en-
tire summer and they are endeay'
oring to get natlonail director for
the camp. on Feb. 10. in the Ypsi-
lanti High School cafeteria they
are starting a training course for
leadership.
Mrs. Otis Lee, home contact
chairman for the society, read and
spoke words of greeting and appre-
citation from Larry d. Pepper sta
toned in the Philippines. 1t. How
ard W. Gibbs, Capt. M. l.. Henry.
Robert Johnston, James Weir and
Lorne Morningstar, Ypsilanit Meth
odist boys in service.
An announcement vas made OF
the meeting OF the Council OF
Church Women at the Presbyter-
ian Church Feb. IS. Mrs. Walter
Heyler took as her theme for the
days devotional service, Making
Lent Worth While" She said that
Lent means to look up" raise
up" and lift up" ones soul to a
higher level and that ones spiritual
attitude must be right to make
ones attitude toward church and
community right.
Mrs. Gerald Kelly, program char
man. announced the next meeting
to be March l in charge OF the MIS-
sionary Education committee. Their
will be a review OF the book. The
American Indian" by Mrs. Fred
Spencer. After the president, Mrs.
Media Fulford, closed the meeting
with the reading OF a prayer, the
SO people present retired to the
church parlor where tea and cakes
were served by Circle 3, Mrs. Ralph
Southland was leader.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-02
Plans aid For
Girl Scout Camp

The Ypsilsnti Girl Scout Camp
committee met Thursday evening
in Charles McKenny Hall TO discuss
and initiate plans for carrying out
Ypsilanu responsibilities in the
summers program for the Girl
Scout area camping project. Pres
ent were Miss Wilma Byers, chair.
man OF the Ypsilanti Girl Scout
camping committee. Laurence Tho
mas. Lawrence Dunning. Mrs. r. C.
Scriyens. Mrs. Ralph Wright. Mrs.
LaVerne Howard, Mrs. Glenn Groos-
beck, Miss Gertrude Bruno. Mrs.
Harold Leyerett, Miss Kay Beck.
man.
At an area Girl Scout camp com.
mittee meeting in Wayne on We'd
nesday, attended by Miss Wilma
Byers. Ypsilant camp chairman.
Mrs. Earl Studt. Ypsilanti Girl
Scout commissioner, Mrs. Wilma
Aston, camp specialist OF the Ma
tional Girl Scout staff and Miss
Gertrude Bruno and Miss Kay
Beckman, also OF the national staff,
a plan for cooperative camp pro-
ject was formulated.
Each OF the ten communities rep
resented in Ypsilanti, Ann Arber.
Milan, Lincoln, Belleville, Denton,
Romulus, Wayne. Plymouth and
Worthwhile, are to have one repre-
sentative on a coordinating COM
mittee that will plan the camp bud
get and make camp policy. Miss
Byers will be the Ypsilanti repre-
sentative on the committee. Each
community will have definite du-
ties. The responsibility OF the bust
ness management OF the camp has
been delegated to Ypsilanti. Lin
coin. Milan and Denton. Business
management covers such things as
purchasing supplies, keeping rec
ords and insurance, opening and
closing camp. Ann Arbor Is respon-
sible for registration, Romulus and
Belleville, promotion. wayne,
health and safety, Plymouth and
Worthwhile. camp staff.
The Waterloo Camp has been
engaged for the season and there
are approximately 1900 Girl
Scouts in the area TO be served.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-02

West OF the Date Line by Con-
stance NJ. Hallock was delightfully."-
revie we'd Thursday afternoon at
the February meeting Of the VS..
c.s. held at the church by Miss
Irene Hesselgesser. She told about
the life and way Of liying-west OF
the date line-a crossroads in the
South Pacific for English, Asiatics
and Islanders OF the South Seas.
In describing these Islands and
their inhabitants the speker told
Of tribal beliefs and superstitions
of the natives, who in some in
stances are still man-eating canni-
balls believing in evil spirits.
: The report on this book was very
much enjoyed.
I At the business meeting OF the
society the question came up about
making a change in the membership
division OF the circles. After an ex-
PLANTATION by Mrs. r. A. Weir, chair
man OF the committee and short
discussion It was voted TO make a
modified and Encouragement mem
bership change in the circles as
they stand. The committee TO un.
dertake this resrranglng is TO con-
sist OF the president and vice presi-
dent, the 10 circle leaders, four past
presidents, and the chairmen OF pro.
gram and local church activities,
together with the revision commit
Tee headed by Mrs. Weir.
Mrs. W. E. Dixon, chairman OF
supplies, explained the apportion-
fnent OF donations to be sent for
missionary work in India, Latin
America and New Mexico. The So
ciety voted to send $50 as their
share and $65 TO the Medical Mis-
sionary dispensary in Boston.
Mrs. George Worden, chairman OF
Girl Scouts and organization chair
man OF the City Scout Council. In.
Produced Mrs. Kay Beckman, re-
sional worker in Ypsilanti. who
save q review OF the Scout work In
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-02
Quaker Customs Described
For Congregational Guild

Members were requested TO bring
to the next meeting. North Amer.
lean Indian arts and crafts, they
may have. for exhibition. Miss
Mary Hattop will speak on the
Indians.
The women spent the afternoon
sewing on garments for the Amer.
lean Service Committee, About 20
garments were completed.
Delicious refreshments OF cream
puffs and tea, and little heart can
dies were served from a tea table
decorated for Valentines Day.
Assisting hostesses were Mrs. j. d.
LaRue and Mrs. Samson.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-02
Company r Plans
Military Ball

Plans for the annual Military
Ball sponsored by the Michigan
State Troops. Company r. com.
manded by Frank Midkiff, are rap
idly taking shape. The ball, semi.
formal, will be in the Armory, Feb
rusry II. A seven piece orchestra
will be engaged.
The directing committee has been
formed under the Craftsmanship OF
1t George Boutell. anad includes:
Sgts. Townsend Clark and Gerald
Clark. tickets and publicity; Sgt
Robert Hendrickson. music, Sgt.
Ralph Mcdonald. decorating. Sgt.
Gerald Bowles, checking, and Sgt.
Cecil Holtz, parking; Sgt. Floyd
Smith, refreshments.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-02
Navajo Reading
For Presbyterians

In keeping with the theme, The
American Indian" for the meeting
OF the Presbyterian Women's'
Union. Thursday afternoon, Mrs.
Burt Harrison, dressed in the cos
tune OF the Navajo. gave drama
tic reading portraying the life OF
the Navajo In sickness, telling how
sacrifices have TO be made to the
god Of water and the god of the
moon. She told OF death resulting
in spite OF the ministerfng OF the
witch doctor, and subsequent con.
version of the mother to Christian
ity.
Mrs. Lyle Smith. president, op-
ened the business meeting by call
ing on Rev. Raymon Bair Tor
prayer. Rev. Bair afterwards told
the women about special projects.
|, was voted to establish a sinking
fund. Mrs Bair stressed the I'M
portance OF attendance at the World
Day OF Prayer, Feb. is at 2:20.
Mrs. Kennsrd Poster, program
chairman, announced the birthday
dinner to take place at the next
meeting.
The February group meetings
we're announced, group one, with
Mrs. A. f. squier, Feb. Is; group
Two with Mrs. Lyle Smith, Feb. y
dessert luncheon at ! o'clock; group
three with Mrs. NJ. ]. Miller, Feb.
3. group four with Mrs. James
Breakey. 8 o'clock. Feb. ).
Mrs. Ronald Nissly led the devo'
lions. using | Peter for the scrip
ture lesson, followed the singing
of two hymns, Come Thou Almigh-
ty King and America.
The mission offering was collect,
ed. and the meeting was closed
with prayer.
Refreshments OF tea and cakes
were served by Mrs. 7. II. BIRD
and members of Group three.
Mrs. Minnie Mott. Stockbridge'
has been spending few days with
her sister Mrs. 6. \. Hubbard.
Mrs. William Olsen has gone TO
Green Bay. to visit her father and
other relatives.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-02
LutheranS Plan
Patterson Night

Five new members were admitted
to the Lutheran Brotherhood OF the
Lutheran Church and plans were
discussed for the annual Father
Son Night when the Brotherhood
met at the church, Thursday night.
Rote Holmes, president, conducted
the business meeting attended by
about 80 members. Devotions were
led by Elmer Peters. The Father.
Son Night. the Brotherhood will
sponsor, will be. Mar. l at the
church.
After the business session, Rev.
Raymon Bair pastor OF the Pres
byterian Church, gave an inspiring
talk on Church Loyalty"
At the close OF the evening,
lunch was served by the commit.
tee, Donald Ring and Emory Null
holland.
Mrs. Esther Luedemsnn and Mrs
Norman Minneker will spend Sun
day and Monday in Detroit, where
they will purchase items for their
Gift and Beauty Shop.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-02
Orders Conferred
by Knights Templar

The Order OF Red Cross and the
Order OF Malta were conferred on
one candidate at Thursday eve-
nings meeting OF Ypsilanti CON-
mandery number 81 Knights Tenn
plar. following the stated con-
ciave in the Masonic Temple lodge
room.
The next meeting OF the com.
mandery will be a special conclavs.
Feb. 10, when the Order OF tho
Temple will be conferred. A card
was read from Charles Freeman.
q member, who has been Ill at the
home OF his daughter in Ferndsle-
He said he is feeling better and
hopes to return home. soon.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-02
Questions, Answers
at Odd Fellow Lodge

The meeting OF Ypsilanti Lodge
number 54S I.O.O.F' Thurs
day evening was well attended, and
a question and answer period on
Odd Fellow Lodge work was con-
Quoted by Noble Grand Kenneth
Wingrove.
Representatives from Plymouth,
Wayne and Ann Arbor Lodges were
present and a schedule was com
pleted for holding regular vista
tons among the lodges.
After the lodge meeting a lunch
was served by b. J. Parker. Judson
King and Jay Cszier. The lodge
will meet again next Thursday
evening
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-02-02
Townsend Board
Discusses Plans

At the first meeting OF the year
for the council lof the Townsend
Club. Thursday evening, several
recommendation were discussed
for consideration at the club meet
ing. Monday night.
The next council meeting will be
Mar. with Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Parmeley.
The hostess. Mrs. A. NJ. Wilson
served light refreshments.