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The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-09-11
TOM HARMON LEAVES
FOR HOME IN WEST

Ann Abortion Harmon, former
University OF Michigan All Amer
lean. is leaving Ann Arbor for the
West Coast TO he with his wife,
Elyse Knox. film star.
The former football player, re
Gently discharged from the armed
service, has sold his Ann Arbor
home. His parents have been liv-
ing here since 1871. They intend to
move to Gary, Indiana, their old
home town.
Harmon is scheduled to sport
cast University football games this
fall for Detroit radio station.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-09-11
BILLY CONN HOME, WILL
FORM MATCH WITH CHAMP

New York, Sept. 11-AP-Bllly
Conn, heavyweight contender, re-
turned to the United States this
morning after an airplane flight
from Paris. He arrived at LaGuar-
dia Field at 1850 a. m. (EWT). Pro-
moter Mike Jacobs plans to match
Billy in a return bout with heavy
weight champion Joe Louis next
Summer.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-09-11

JACKSON AP-State police to-
day intensified their search for
Blaine Ashcraft, 37-year-old lifer
who escaped from Southern Mich
igan Prison Saturday afternoon.
Ashcraft, a trusty, was sentenced
from Kent County in 1880 on
charge of robbery armed.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-09-11
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IA 10 81

Springfield, knocked out Jaw Paga.
nelli. 161. Belleville, N. j., 6.
Parliamentary Angelo, 1856,
Philadelphia, outpolnted Tommy
Mills, 14OA, New York, 10. Sammy
Mamone, 1411S, Providence, out
pointed Bobby Cummings, 1421a,
Brooklyn, 8.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Auxiliary Group
Guests in Home

The Officers and Committee
Chairmen' Club OF the Auxiliary.
Veterans OF Foreign Wars, were
guests OF Mrs. Ula Williams.
Tuesday. Mrs. Susan Esch was ap-
pointed new Americanism chair
man and Mrs. Mile Hubbard MOD
chairman. Mrs. Eta Rupert was
present for the first time since she
underwent an operation al st. Jos.
eph's Hospital. Ann Arbor.
The house was beautifully
adorned with Christmas decora.
tons and the members exchanged
gifts. Mrs. Williams, assisted by
Mrs. Viola Bird and Mrs. Lucille
Forbes, served a delicious luncheon.
The next meeting will be Jan. 3,
with Mrs. Gertrude Hewitt, 1909
Maple St, with Mrs. Minnie Sug.
gift and Mrs. Mabel Morhouse as
co-chairmen.
On Friday. Mrs. Ora Allen. Mrs.
Helen Atkinson. Mrs. Ethyl Young
and Mrs. Alyina Grub will go to
Lansing to be joined Saturday by
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Emmett and
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ray to at
tend the annual Pow Wow OF the
Veterans OF Foreign Wars Auxiliar.
les Saturday and Sunday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
DR.. Sanders Sees
Need For Housing

DR.. Gerald Sanders. who has been
teaching in the Shrivenham Amer
lean University In England. writes
that he expects soon 10 conclude
his work there and. after a possible
continental lecture tour. TO return
home He has found his soldier stu
dents interested and responsive.
and. IL housing Is provided, he anti.
cipa.es that many will continue
their educations at the Normal Col
lege here.
He adds. My finest young men
will be coming home soon from the
Navy or Army with wives and ba.
bies and dogs and cats and gold.
fish and I'm going to lose them
II can't find some place for them
TO live. Ypsilanu by its location and
sor other reasons should appeal to
able young men; but in general
these have spent all they have on
their education and have no back
log. even OF bonds, with which to
buy homes. | think a decent place
to live for younger faculty mem
bers Is almost a condition for de-
velopment OF the Normal College"
He urges that four. five and six
room apartments be constructed
here 20 meet the needs OF the post
war period.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Games, Pictures,
Music Entertain
Parents, Teachers

Prospect School Parent Teacher
Association regular meeting al the
school Wednesday evening was de-
voted to the playing OF various
games, followed by an interesting
series OF Christmas slides. with an
accompanying narration by Mrs.
Edith Lidke. Fourth grade teacher.
Group singing o: Christmas carols
was led by Leland Randall.
Prizes were awarded, both for
game winners and TO the room hav-
ing the greatest number OF faith
ers present. which resulted in a
three-wAy tie between the kinder.
sarten, first and second grades.
with each receiving duplicate
awards. Total attendance for the
evening was 20.
President Edwin Ensign presided
over the business session. during
which the Project Committee re-
ported on purchasing blackout cur
tains to permit the daytime pres
entation OF motion pictures and
slides. 4 motion to proceed with
the. purchase was given unanimous
approval.
Tasty refreshments were served
after the business session and the
group then adjourned until the next
regular meeting, to be held We'd
nesday, January 10 at s p. IN.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Along the Street

Mrs Walter Grimston, College
Bike shop. who sprained an ankle
! over three weeks ago. discarded her
clutches this week.
Visit the Family Dept. Store for
a large assortment OF new Christ
mas gifts for the entire family and
for the home. adv.
Michigan. adv.
Mrs. Shirley Noss assumed new
duties this week as operator in
Miles Beauty shop.
Try our new delivery service,
Three trips daily Abbey's Market.
sol W. Cross. Phone 1855. adv.
Capt. Frank Dipner. Willow Run
Fire Department has returned to
the station after being confined TO
his home for three days because OF
severe cold.
Ensign Richard Lane Davis, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Davis. who
has been home on a short leave
since Sunday. left Wednesday AFTER
noon TO assume his new assign.
ment as Air Transport officer at
Navy Base in Sydney. Nova Scotia.
He has been in the Navy for over
three years, and was commissioned
in July. 1915. at the Naval Air Sta
ton at Clinton. Oklahoma. His last
station was a. the Banana River.
Florida. Naval Air Station.
RUMMAGE SALE Fri. x Sat. 1l6
S. Adams. Townsend Auxiliary. adv
William Marshall. Phi. NJ. &c,
U.S.N, son OF Donald w. Marshall,
United Cigar Store, arrived in San
Diego late Tuesday from the Admi-
rally Islands in the Pacific. He
has been stationed in a naval hos
pital for two years, nine months.
He has been in the service for over
three and one half years. Upon HE
return to civilian life he plans TO
enter Michigan State College to
complete a course started before
entering the service.
For Christmas, give membership
in our SKY CLUB or a complete
flying course. Gridley Flying Serv-
ice, Ann ArbOr Airport. adv.
DR.. Lyle W. Frost has moved his
office from Willow Run 10 81 ~
Washington st.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06

Salvation Army. city nurse. federal
nursing school, health center. social
center and private cases: 1870 ar.
ticles OF clothing were turned in by
clubs
Mrs. Paul Ehman suggested that
members furnish gifts for boxes to
be sent % he 25 Wacs confined In
Percy Jones Hospital and an.
nounced that DIR. Joseph +. Maddy
director OF lnterlochen. will speak
al the City Federation meeting Dec.
IL. Mrs. Lloyd Walters. reporting
for he bond drive. credited the
club with $500 and said that De.
cemher \ had been set as the final
day FOR sales.
Mrs. George Rachmau. program
chairman, announced hat the Dec.
10 meeting will be the annual
Christmas program and tea.
Hostesses for the day we're Mrs.
J. f. Quackenbush and Mrs. F. NJ.
Greenstreet.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
BELLE THEME
OF BY CLUB

A Christmas Belle theme in keep
ing with the Christmas season.
was followed in the selection OF
dinner partners and feature dances
for the December b Y Club dinner
dance. Wednesday evening. Seated
at long tables decorated with
Christmas greens and lighted with
candles Of red and white. the 45
couples enjoyed a fine turkey din
ner az the Denton Methodist
Church. \ card bearing a woman's
name attached TO shiny bell. given
each man. provided a means for
the selection OF dinner partners.
After dinner, the party went to
Charles McKenny Hall. where. In
the mems lounge. the remainder Of
the evening was spent dancing.
Some of the feature dances were
Jingle Bellies" "Slay Bellies"
Door Bellies" Dumb Bellies" and
the last one "Curfew Bellies"
For the Open House, during the
intermission. the group went 10 the
cafeteria, where punch was served,
and Christmas gifts distributed.
At the conclusion o: the party,
the committee members who had
arranged the delightful evening,
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Ehman. chair
men, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Jackson.
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Miller. Mr..
and Mrs. Lee V. Hayiland and Mr..
and Mrs. James Schill, were lined
up in the hall. to say good night,
holding letters that spelled out
Merry Christmas.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Calendar Of Social Events


Prospect Child Study Club with Mrs Katherine Skilman S2
Virginia Weandy Roosevelt School
Queen city Maceabees o'clock GAR Hail. cleo
officers. followed by card party.
Priscilla Guild Church o'clock at home OF Mrs
Clyde Budd.
u Brotherhood s o'clock. Lutheran Church.
Ypsant Commandey number Knights Tempar stated
clave, 80. Masonic Temple lodge room.
B.. b Club o'clock, with Mrs. Neil Smith
Presbyterian Women Union postponed to Dec vesper service
Society John Church. cooperative 630 fol-
business meeting recreation of rectory.
number 54S LOOF, O'clock Odd Fellow Hail.
Queen City Pyhian Sisters card o'clock
Castle Hall
Dorcas Society o Lutheran Church, $50, at church
H. 80, Gilbert House; L. o'clock Up
lunch "a. o'clock, Harriet;
%. us Gilbert House.
Izsak Walton League 730, Castle Hall
FRIDAY
Carpenter Relief business o'clock cleo
officers, GAR. Hall.
Ypslanu Masonic Association o'clock Masonic Temple
Thrift Shop board meeting will be omitted this month.
Girl o'clock Rackham 49, o'clock,
Rackham; 81, 800 81. Lukes Church House
Friday Bridge Club dessert bridge o'clock Charles McKenny Hall
Faculty Danes. O'Clock Charles McKenny Hall.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Pythian Sisters
Initiate Three

The Huron Temple number 90
Pythian Sisters initiated three can.
didates and elected officers for the
coming year at Wednesday eve
ning's meeting in Castle Hall.
The new officers are Mrs. Leon
ard Julien, most excellent chief:
Mrs. Harold McMunn. excellent
senior: Mrs. Lamar Fletcher. excel
lent Junior; Mrs. Harold Osburn.
manager; Mrs. Paul Burbank, mis-.
tress OF records and correspond
ence; Mrs. Oscar Hermanson. mis-
tress OF finance: Mrs. Robert Camp.
bell. protector: Mrs. Ray Briggs.
guard; Mrs. Alfred Augustus, plan.
list; Mrs. Karl Huston. captain OF
degree staff; Mrs. Huston, dele
gate to Grand Temple; Mrs. Mark
Rust. alternate; Mrs. Glenn Jordan
delegate to district convention;
Mrs. Harold Osburn, alternate;
Mrs. Lester Wright trustee for
three years: Mrs. Lamar Fletcher.
press reporter: Mrs. Huston, In
Stalling officer.
The three candidates initiated
were Mrs. Guy Waters, Mrs. Jon
Faily. Mrs. Charles Kruger. Mrs.
Raymond Yoakam. Jr.. received the
remainder OF her work
Several members expect to at.
tend the reception for Supreme
Chancellor. Charles J. Shuck. Whee-
ling. W. Va. TO be at Clawson.
Dec. II. II was decided TO have a
Christmas party following the next
meeting, Dec. l9. with exchange OF
Christmas gifts.
The Past Chiefs meeting, Dec. II,
at the home OF Mrs. Clarence san
derSon, was announced. After the
meeting, refreshments OF ginger
bread topped with whipped cream
and crushed peanut brittle, coffee
and tea, were served by Mrs. Wal
ter Pierce. chairman, and assist
ants. Others on the committee
were Mrs. James Johnston, Mrs
Thomas Shepherd. Miss Hazel
Stitt and Miss Kathleen Spencer.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
WOMS Decide to
Dissolve Group

Owing to the fact that most OF
the husbands OF members OF the
Wives OF Men in Service Club have
returned or are expected to return
shortly, 1t was decided at he
WOMS meeting Wednesday eve
ming at Gilbert House. to dissolve
the club. For a final get together.
the members and former members
on the inactive list. will meet at
Wagner's Tor dinner, Dec. I at s
o'clock. Mrs. Richard Harner, pres
iden., is in charge OF arrange
ments.
Mrs. II. ]. Wescoat. editor, and
Mrs. NJ. ]. Giles. assistant editor
Of the WOMS Bugle. the club paper.
distributed the last issues which
list the names OF husbands OF men,
bers, returned and those still over
seas.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Society Ready
to Serve Dinner

Plans sor the Christmas dinner
the Lutheran Aid Society will
serve tonight in the church were
completed and officers for the new
year were nominated. when the So
ciety met at he church. Wednes-
day afternoon. Mrs. Andrew Smith
presided. For the dinner, it was
decided to make a special price for
children's plates.
Mrs. Walter Scholtz. chairman.
reported that she has Christmas
greeting cards ready to send to
Lutheran boys in service. Mrs. FL
mer Peters was chairman OF the
nominating committee.
At the close OF the meeting. Rev.
Harley c. S!pe gave a short talk
on missionary work. Mrs. f. r.
Schill and committee served re-
freshments. The next meeting will
be Jan. 2.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Rebekah Lodge
Names Officers

The Washtenaw Rebekahs cleo
ed officers for the new year. INF
tiated candidates and announced
their Christmas and benefit card
parties, Wednesday evening at the
Rebekahs regular meeting.
The officers 10 serve for 1876
are Mrs. Lloyd Barnes, noble
grand; Mrs. Thomas Barnes, vice
grand; Mrs. Leroy Thayer. record.
ing secretary: Mrs. b. J. Parker.
financial secretary; Mrs. Earl
Hawks. treasurer: Mrs. Harold San
derson, degree captain: Mrs. Har.
ry Lee. trustee for three years.
The candidates initiated were
Mrs. Thomas Barnes. Mrs. Ruth
Durham. Miss Jean Ring. Mrs.
Yola Ward, Mrs. Sadie Durham,
Miss Betty Jean kett. Miss Iradel
Horton. Miss Doris Stubenski, and
Mrs. Julia Schock.
1t was decided 10 provide Christ
mas boxes for patients at Percy
Jones Hospital. The committee to
pack the boxes is Mrs. Lloyd
Barnes, Mrs. Clare Hawker. Miss
Betty Jean Kett and Mrs. ]. A.
Fleuelling.
Announcement was made OF the
benefit party, Dec. IL at the home
OF Mrs. Earl Hawks. and the Joint
Christmas party with the Odd Eel
lows, Dec. Is a. O'Clock at the
hall.
After the meeting, a lunch was
served honoring those who have
had birthdays during the past six
months; Each contributed to the
birthday barrel and we're given
small potted plants.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Study Club Women Told
Need For Army Training

training resulted in IS per cent IA
vor.ng universal military training
and a pol To- World War II return
ees was so per cent for universal
training.
Col. Cleary said that the military
policy will include a three point
program for scientific research, in
dustrial production. and training Of
man power. The speaker was nitro
duced by Mrs Lloyd Walters.
Mrs. Luman Seamans presided
at the business meeting which
was opened by group singing Of
America" and the reading OF the
Collect by Mrs. Naomi Arid.
Mrs. Lee Brown reported that
100 articles were purchased with
S3f65 collected for the Needlework
Guild Fund. Organizations receiy-
ing articles were Boyer Hospital.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Court Hearing to
Follow knitting

Emory Walker, 406 Emmit St.
will be arraigned before Justice Of
the Peace John Mokersky in Ink
ster, Friday morning, on charges
OF felonious assault.
Walker Is alleged to have attack
ed Robert NJ. Putnam. USN, an Ann
Arbor man home on furiouga, with
a knife early this morning In a
night club at $685. Z. Michigan
Ave. near here. The club is To-
Gated in Wayne County.
Putnam, seriously injured, was
treated at University OF Michigan
Health Center in Ann Arbor. and
over 30 stitches were required In
the treatment OF decorations en-
both face and legs.
He signed the complaint against
Walker this morning.
Walker asserted that the victim
and a companion were attempting
TO rob him. Putman's companion is
scheduled to testify at the hearing
against Walker.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Miss Faye Baker,
Sgt. Ely Marry

The marriage OF Miss Faye
Baker, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward II. Baker, Owosso, and
Staff Sergeant Robert f. Ely. son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Ely. was
solemnl1ed, Tuesday in st. Thomas
Church, Ann Arbor. Msgr. O..
Warren Peek. officiated.
Attending the couple were Mrs.
Thoryal Marsh and William C..
Ely. brother OF the groom. lmmedi-
ately following the ceremony. a re-
ception was held at the home Of
the groom. After their return from
their wedding trip they will be at
home at the Gerganotf apartments,
\. Washington St.
Mr.. Ely, who was with the Ninth
Engineering Command. has re-
ceived his discharge from the sep
aration center at Atterbury. Ind.
He served rs months overseas, in
England. France and Germany.
The bride ID a CORNER teacher at
Cleary College. Up to the time Of
her marriage she was employed
by Kenneth Leighton, accountan..
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06

Because military men agree that
the next war will be fought on the
continent OF Nor.h America Il Ia
imperative hat the United States
have military establishment
which Is adequate. but no greater
than necessary. stated col. Owen
j. Cleary. speaking before members
Of the Woman's Study. Club at the
Ladies Literary Club House We'd
nesdAy afternoon.
4 one year training program for
boys IS 10 % would provide a group
available for any emergency that
might arise and an extension OF
the Selective Service Act would
furnish sufficient recruits to re-
staff ocoupational armies abroad,
he said.
A recent poll -aken 10 learn the
public trend regarding military
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Jewels Awarded
to Lodge Members

Mrs. Lynn Mats. department
auxiliary past president Of the Pa.
triot Militant. is rewsrding all Re-
bekah members. who have worked
with her during the war, in doing
Red Cross work and donating to
the blood bank, with jewels. She
has been rewarding all in her dis.
trict in the southeastern part of
Michigan, which includes members
OF the local Rebekahs. She has just
returned from Milford and will go
on 10 Brighton tonight.
The Rebekahs and Odd Fellows
have resumed their practice OF CIV
ing free donations OF blood when
necessary. During the war. II was
given TO the Red Cross.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Luncheon, Gifts
Feature Meeting

Newcomers Club and guest en-
joyed the clubs cooperative lunch
con and Christmas party. Wednes-
day afternoon at the home OF Mrs.
Ralph Wright. After luncheon hey
played bridge with prizes going TO
Mrs. Arthur Elvidge and Mrs. l..
Mccarthy. Gifts were exchanged
from a beautifully decorated
Christmas tree.
II was decided 70 have q group
party early in the year, instead OF
q family Christmas party his
month.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Stork Calls

Daughter 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
Browning, 1i9 Ford Blvd. at Boyer
Hospital. Nov. 8; weight eight
pounds four ounces.
Son. to Mr.. and Mrs. John Dovak.
9s0S Geddes Rd., at Boyer Hospital.
Nov. 5. weight six pounds, four and
one half ounces.
Son. 10 Mr.. and Mrs. James V.
Cooper. 1875 Hewitt Rd., at Boyer
Hospital. Nov. 8; weight three
pounds, six ounces.
Daughter. 10 Mr. and Mrs. Dan
lei Hewer. So Biggs ST., Belleville.
at Boyer Hospital. Nov. 5; weight
two pounds, 13 ounces.
Son. 10 Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Lamb,
1901 Denton Rd., Belleville, a.
Boyer Hospital, Nov. s; weight
eight pounds, 1871 ounces.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
V IL Program to
End February e

Ann Arbor. Mich. Dec. 6-The
University o: Michigan has been
notified that the via program Will
be terminated here as a. all col
leges February rs. because OF cur.
tailment OF funds. Funds have been
provided to complete the present
term.
The future status OF Wiz stu
dents has not been revealed by the
Navy. II is expected that a tenn
porary program will be continued
on a pre-war basis until definite
plan is established. There are ap-
proximately 1000 men enrolled In
the viz and ROTC classes.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Purses Made by
Extension Group

The subject for study for he Do.
nestle Daughters Extension Club
was Making Clothing Accessor-
les" Wednesday evening at the
home OF Mrs. Harold Gregg. The
evening was spent making purses,
under the direction of Mrs. James
Milne and Mrs. Estle Graves. The
group will meet again Friday night
to complete the purses and TO make
gloves.
It was decided TO have a Christ
mas party with the husbands as
guests Dec. % at the home OF Mrs.
George Worden.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Capsule Sisters
at Spencer Home

Mrs. Glenn Spencer was hostess
for the meeting o: the Capsule Sis
tiers Club at her home. Wednesday
evening. Pencil games were played
with prizes going to Mrs. Melbourne
Apple. Mrs. Delbert Blakemore.
Mrs. William Renton and Mrs. Al
fred Morris.
The hostess served delicious re.
freshments at the close Of the eve.
ming. The next meeting will be a
Christmas party, Dec. 10 at the
home OF Mrs. Myron Ashby.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Walton League to
Select Officers

Nomination OF officers for both
the club and the chapter will be the
principal part Of the program
scheduled for the regular meeting
OF the Huron Valley Chapter OF the
lzaak Walton League. this evening
in Pythian Hall.
In addition to nominations, an
outline o; the program for the en-
suing year will be presented to
members. A discussion on the pro-
posed venison dinner will consume
part OF the meeting.
A light lunch will follow.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06

At committee meeting OF Unit
number 10. Mothers OF Men in Ser
vice. it was decided TO have
Christmas party for members, Dec.
IL at . o'clock in the Guild room
OF st. Luke's Church House. There
will be games. refreshments and
exchange Of 50-cent Christmas
gifts.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Celebrate Anniversary

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dieterle cele'
brated informally the 25th anniver'
sary OF their marriage Saturday
evening. Twenty guests were pres
ent from Saline. Detroit. Ann Ar
Dor. Ypsilanti and Chelsea. and
many lovely and useful gifts we're
received
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1945-12-06
Service Briefs

VETERANS BENEFITS -
Scores Of special benefits are
ASailabls for war veterans,
widows. and other relatives.
Consult Bayard Buehen, dlrse-
tor Council Of Veterans A..
fairs, American Legion Home,
ii7 5 Huron St, Tpsllsntl.
Now stationed with the 37th sta
tion Hospital. Base NJ, LuIon, Pri-
vate First Glass Thomas Dixon.
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles DiDon,
243l Mckinley Avenue. has recent
ly enlisted in the Regular Army for
one year.
Indicted in January, he will re-
ceive a 80 day furlough home prior
% joining a new unit.
Pfc Dixon has been in the West
Pacific since August. He wears ths
Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon and
the Victory Medal.