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The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-26

engraved with "Euniee and George
in gold. The menu consisted OF
sandwiches, coffee. ice cream with
gold bell centers, and white cake
with gold icing.
Gifts were opened by Mr.. and
Mrs. Fuller Just before the begin
ming Of the grand march. They
were the recipients OF many beau
tiful and varied remembrances.
Over so guests were received at
the open house in the afternoon,
between 2 and p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fuller were mar
ried, March 25. 1895, In the log
cabin home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Hart
well Russ. the brides parents.
They resided first near Milan. Mrs.
Fuller is the CORNER Eunice Russ.
In attendance for the celebration
OF the Golden Wedding Day was
Mrs. Grace Meston, Azalia. who
served as bridesmaid for the we'd
ding. 90 years ago. The brides
brother, Walter Russ. who served
the groom as best man, passed
away two years ago.
Also in attendance for the after
noon open house was Mrs. Fuller's
81 year old mother. Mrs. Eta Russ.
OF eight children, seven were
present at their parents anniver-
sary. Clifford, who resides near
Farwell, was unable to be present
because OF the Illness OF his wife.
The remaining seven are Claire
and William. northern Michigan;
Denzyl. Manchester; Walter. Napo-
leon; Mrs. Geraldine Rominsh and
Mrs. Lettie Snodgrass. both OF Ypsi-
lanti; and Mrs. Addie Colts, VII
lis.
There are 20 grandchildren. Is
OF whom were present at .he cele-
bration. One great grandson. .wo
year old Bernie Hall, was in at
tendance.
One other great grandson. six
months old Dennis Snodgrass, is en-
route to America with his mother
from Australia. His father, Newell
Snodgrass. son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Snodgrass, Ypsilanti, and
mother. a native o: Australia. were
married while the former was sta.
toned with the armed forces in
Australia.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-26

Initiation OF candidates into Npsi-
lanu Chapter number lls, Order OF
Eastern Star, Monday evening, fol-
lowed a bounuful chicken dinner
served to approximately l25 chap
ter members, their families. visitors
from Manchester and Belleville.
and Girl Scout troop number 80,
which is sponsored by the chapter,
and their leader, Mrs. Olga Bait
zell. Monday evening.
Mrs. William Hayes, worthy mat
ron, presided in the East and intro
duced Mrs. Roy Lowry. Manches-
ter, president OF the Washtenaw
County Association, Order OF East
ern Star. and other visitors from
Belleville.
The candidates initiated were
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Yates, Mrs.
June Carleton and Mrs. Lila Perry
man.
The Girl Scout troops entertained
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-26
Robert j. Houck to
Marry Miss Steere

Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Steere,
1041 East Forest Ave-, announce
the engagement OF their daughter,
Edith Ann TO Robert J. Houck. son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. Lynn Houck,
1920 Washtenaw Ave, this city.
The wedding will take place June
%.
Mr.. Houck was placed on the
Nays inactive list last September
2S, after having spent 20 months
Of training in the Naval Air Corps.
He is now attending the Business
Administration School OF the Uni
versity OF Michigan.
Miss Steere is student In the
music department Of the Michigan
State Normal College and is a men,
Der Of the Theta Lambda Sigma
Sorority. Both are graduates Of the
Ypsilanti High School, Class OF
1943.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-26
.PythianS, Sisters
Guests at Dinner

A bountiful supper served % IS
Knights OF Pythias, Pythian Sis
ters. their families and friends,
opened the March social meeting
for the two lodges, in Castle Hall,
Monday evening. Entertainment
and dancing, followed.
A 25 year veterans Jewel and
life membership were presented 20
II. C. jerks. Jackson, formerly OF
this city, and a certificate OF merit
TO Donald Wiseley. World War Two
veteran. by Ray Burrell, past grand
chancellor. in behalf of Queen City
Lodge. A group Of girls from jim
mie Hunts studio entertained with
tap dancing.
l.. was announced that the Past
Chancellors' Night, scheduled for
next Monday. has been postponed
to Apr. Is, and that there will be
a meeting OF the Dokeys, Thursday
evening at Dundee. to form new
Dokey temple in the southeastern
area. Several members expec. to
attend the X. p. dance IN Tecum-
sch, Saturday night.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-26
Lambda Chi Omega
Has Seven Guests

Seven guests we're entertained
by the Lambda Chi Omega sorority
at the social meeting in Charles
McKenny Hall. Monday evening
The party of 20 young women
played whist with prizes being won
by Miss Florence Ennis, Miss Flora
Ball and Mrs. Paul Mass.
The hostesses for the evening,
Miss Ruth Geer, Mrs. Rolla Pat
ridge, and Mrs. Ruth Mackenzie,
served refreshments Of cream puffs
filled with ice cream and topped
with chocolate syrup.
The business meeting, Apr. l.,
will be omitted on account OF -he
national inspection meeting, Apr.
., which will be preceded by a din
ner.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-26
Order Of Eastern Star
Has Dinner Imitation

with songs, duets and tap dane
ing.
Announcement was made OF the
Washtenaw County Association
meeting to be May "a. here. The
committee for the rummage sale In
May Is Mrs. Emil Susterka and
Mrs. II. II. Mcclure.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-26
Entertains at Dinner

Mrs. Jacob Thumm entertained
at dinner Sunday for three Of her
relatives whose birthdays occur in
March, Charles Switzer, Foster
Thumm and Mrs. ]. W. Blackmore.
Places were laid for eight. A beauti-
ful birthday cake was enjoyed and
a lovely potted plant was present
cd to the three honored guests.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-26
Children chrlstened

Forest Lester Youngs, Jr., son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Youngs. Ran.
dolph Serman, III. son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Randolph Serman. Jr., Beverly
Jean Schock. daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Leonard Schock and Robert
Earl Simon, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Simon were christened Sun.
day in st. John the Baptist Church.
Rev. William f. Hoerauf officiated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Scheppner
spent Sunday In Chelsea, the guest
o. Mrs. c. c. Lane.
The Ypsilanti daily press., 1946-03-26
Entertain at Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. William Fleming
entertained at dinner Sunday, Mr..
and Mrs. Basel Young. William
Carter and Arthur Glover, Detroit,
and several friends from Ypsilanti.
Places were laid for 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-26

music on records increased as people began to realize what Q store of enc tertainment and education awaited them in their own homes. This wave of popularity has continued to grow, until now there is a definitely wide audience for good music. Here in Waterbury, the formation of the Waterbury Civic Orchestra under the direction of Mario Di Cecco has given us an opportunity to see and hear a fine orchestra in action. And the policy of bringing outstanding soloists to the concert stage with the orchestra has given Waterburians the chance to hear excellent instru- mentalists and vocalists without leaving the city.
 It is in continuance of this plan that Mario DiCecco will present the Civic orchestra in a concert of pop lllar classical favorites on Thursday, April 4th at 8:30 p. m, in Bucking- ham Hall, Waterbury.
 The orchestra will present as guest vocalist, Miss Mimi Benzell, popular young lyric coloratura soprano of the Metropolitan Opera Company of New York. Miss Benzell was born in Bridgeport, and lived in Water-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-26
BGckfres
By FREDERICK C. OTHMAN

Washington, March 26-CUP)-- Democrats, do not get your fingers too close to me today, I'll snap at 'em. I'm hungry.
 Ordinarily do not bite the hand that feeds me, but starvation forces me this t.ne to gnaw on it. The big shot Democrats invited me to their Jackson Day dinner and that was nice of 'em, only they served the worse excuse for a meal ever to make rattling noises on it's way past the Othman epiglottis.
 Maybe I shouldn't kick; perhaps I'll recover fully after a few days of bland diet. All the other. haw, diners put up Sl00 phase of nothing much Saturday night at the May flower Hotel. President Truman had to shell out $200, because he brought Margaret along. I got in free.
 I guess I'd better tell you about the dinner before l go into the aftermath. Chairman Robert E' Hannegan told the loyal Democrats and their ladies that the meal was little skinny so as to save food for Europe. This was laudable idea. but as 1 am prepared to prove in about AS seconds, 1t backfired. Eu" rope suffered from this dinner.
 Difference in Guests
 The President and Margaret got their water in trimmed goblets with stems eight inches high; l got my water in a glass. In gold-created cups on gold-crested service plates MT. Truman sand his daughter e. ceived a pale, pinkiSh, luks-warmish liouid billed as essence of tomato. Mine came in mug with two ham dles. The President got no crackers Neither did I.
 The second course consisted of one-half of a half-grown chicken, resting pale and forlorn (and a little underdone) on a large, cold plate. There was no gravy on top of it; no dressing beneath. On the left of this sad looking bird, accord ing to my count, were p peas
 On the right was an boiled potato, naked except for sprinkling Of chopped parsley. No butter; no bread.
 Came next the salad; few leaves of lettuce drenched in vinegar. l sat on the balcony of the main ball. room and I had a good view of the Presidential table. Margaret didn't bother with her salad. The Presi- dent took one bite of his. l ate mine, but that was a mistake.
 Dessert appeared almost immed- lately. My analysis showed that 1t continaed two scoops of melon the size of marbles, three SegmentS of orange, three slivers of grape fruit, and four small wedges of canned pineapple. This came in glass cup and 1t was the sourest dessert ever tasted. Beside the cup was an oat- meal cookie one and one quarter inches in diameter, but too thin to register on my calipers. The coffee was black. No sugar. No Cream. So what happened?
 MuzZle Elm First
 Everybody got through eating about 45 minutes ahead of schedule Toastmaster Joe Davies had to in- trodrce lot of Democrats he prob ably didn't intend to introduce Grace Moore had to sing some songs she hadn't scheduled, including one called, "Too Late to Worry, Toe Blue to Cry.' Miss Moore was toe polite to say so, but this song ob- viously referred to the dinner she'c just gulped in seven bites.
 After that was the Speech-making
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-26
Democrats Jackson Day Dinner Rated at AM Lou

You've read what the President and Secretary Wallace and the others had to say. What you haven't read is that the Democrats jumped up and down and cheered and yelled and clapped their hands. This used energy they couldn't afford to waste.
 By II D. m, the 2000 Democrats who'd spent their $200,000 to eat as described above, were so hungry they could have tackled a Recourse roast beef dinner. Most of them did. Every restaurant for blocks around was so damned with hungry Demo- crats, chomping everything in sight, that I couldn't get into one. Next time Chairman Hannegan losses a food-saving dinner, suggest he tie muzzles on his customers before he lets 'em loose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-26
Blue Eyes Hold Sway
 More Americans
 Hove Sky Color

Southbridge, Mass, March B. (UP)-More Americans have blue eyes than any other color.
 Results of a nationwide survey reported today by the American Optical Company show that 4s per cent of the nation is blue-eyed, 37 percent brown-eyed and IS per- cent gray-eyed.
 The survey also showed that the Iris patterns of similarly-colored eyes are practically identical, thus aiding in the production of plastic eyes rivaling human eyes in color and appearance.
 By classifying iris colorS and pat terms for plastic-eye production, 1t was learned that 100 graduates col ors ranging through various shades of blues, browns and grays arc needed to duplicate the color of most eyes.
 The new plastic eye is created first by photographing a human eye resembling the patients good eye which in turn is hand-painted with durable judgments to match the iris color and then made a part of the artificial.
 SIS, to pay their respects to one of their departed members, Patrick Hogan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-26
Membership Supper At YMCA Tuesday

Co-Chairmen Harry x. Cashin and Harold R. Bowman are anti- cipating a report at tonight's meeting of the March section of the Mems Division Member ship Committee of the Central Y, M. c. A. Following cafeteria sup- per at the "Y", reports will be re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-26
New Strike in Bridgeport
 EmpIOyes of Jenkins
 Brothers Threaten
 WalkOuf

John J. Mankowski, executive board member for District 6 of the Mine, Mill & Shelter Workers Union, has filed strike intentions with the government on behalf Of C.1O. organized employees of Jen- kins Brothers, Bridgeport. The walk out would involve more than 1000 workers.
 The union, seeking a flat wage increase of l8ts cents an hour, has rejected two company proposals. One calls for 8 IS per cent increase for a 45-hour week, the other for 20 per cent for a 40-hour week.
 MT. Mankowski's action resulted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-26

after Local e23, bargaining agent for the workers, had turned down the management offers. Other con- tract issues beside wages are also in dispute.
 The M. M. s. w. recently suc- ceeded in gaining an increase of 18h cents an hour for employees of the Bridgeport Brass Company Early last month the company granted 10 cents more an hour, boosting that figure by sh cents when the union for the second time threatened a strike.
 Filing of notice in the Jenkins Brothers dispute is the first step toward possible strike action by the M. M, s, w,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-26

bury for some years before going on to New York and the Met. She has sung in six operas with the New York compeny, and her repertoire contains many more fine roles. The acclaim of her fine voice has been universal among critics and music lovers alike, and her Waterbury ap- pearance with the Civic Orchestra Is expected to bring a capacity au- dience to the Grand Streeet building on April 4th. Tickets for the concert are now on sale at McCoy's Music Store, 1858 Grand Street, Waterbury. The reserved seat sale Is going very rapidly, and interested people are urged to buy their tickets soon, and thus be assured that they will be able to attend this highlight of the spring musical season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-26
Orchestra Concert ApFiI4
 Mario DICeee0
 To Conduct Mimi
 BOnzeIl SOlOlSf

Tn the years since World War I, music has played an increasingly important part in American life. Tn the early twenties, the birth of radio brought good music to millions of people who had never had chance to visit concert halls or the opera houses; who had never heard Q really fine soloist in person. And with the advent of radio, the sale of classical
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-26
Washington Hill News

Religious instructions for gram mar school pupils of St. Francis Xavier parish will be given on Thursday afternoon at 2:30, Satur- day morning at 10 o'clock, and aft CT the S:30 o'clock Mass on Sunday.
 Conference for the high school pupils of the parish will be held Thursday evening at o'clock, fol- lowed immediately afterward by a meeting of the C.YO. Rev James Sullivan is in charge. Meeting to ba held in the parish hall.
 Lenten devotionS will be held Tuesday evening at 7.30 o'clock at St. Francis Xavier Church, will consist of Benediction of the Bless cd Sacrament, and reciting of the Rosary.
 Stations of the Cross. on Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock and Fri day evening at 7;3O o'clock,
 st. Francis Hoy Name "45" tournament will play their weekly game of cards tonight in the base ment of the school.
 Friends of the Dwyer family of LounSbury Street will be glad to know that their mother, Mrs. Mar garet Dwyer, who is patient at St. Mary's Hospital is showing re- markable improvement Mrs. Dwyer was the victim of q bad fall on an icy sidewalk. the last bad snow storm we had this winter, when she sustained a broken hip neces- Sitating having cast put on the broken member.
 Miss Ann McMahon Of Bouns- bury Street has returned to her home after spending quite few weeks in St. Mary'S Hospital.
 Mrs. Mary Pendy and Mrs. Charles Delaney, of Luke Street, were recent visitors in Leaksville, N. 0.
 Richard Brown and Miss Car cline Brown of Sylvan Avenue were recent visitors in New York City, the guests of their sister, Mrs. Roselyn Brown Shea.
 Regular business meeting of the Washington Park Community Club will be held this evening at a:l5 o'clock in the Community House Reports from outstanding committees will be heard at this time.
 Very favorable comments have been heard recently on the chang ing of the stop on the Sylvan Ave- nue bus line, from the pole nearer 10 Luke Street, back to the head of Keefe Street. Patrons seem to think this is great improvement, as more people from Keefe Street use the bus line, than people of upper Luke Street.
 Thomas Conway, president of The Earbenders, requests that all mem- hers of his club. who can possibly do SO, meet at the Bergin Funeral fdOHlt JliS GNSllllb ub Q SSiOSh' VO pay their respects to one of their deceased members, Patrick Hogan.
 st. Francis Holy Name 45 Tour fnament, played their regular game of cards last evening, with the fol- lowing results: Fitzmaurice 20 vs. T. Coughlan, p; T. Conway 2l vs, F. O'Donnell. q; J. McHugh IT vs. D. O'Neil, 25.
 To date the standing of the clubs, still has J. Fit1naurice in first place with a total of 403. and D. O'Neil; second, with 3S8. T. Conway Is in third, with 3S4; T. Coughlan, fourth, 382; E. O'Donnell, fifth, SIT; J. McHugh, sixth. 37l.
 President Edward Goggin is call ing a meeting of all members of the Holy Name, to meet at the Der gin Funeral Home, this evening at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-26

ceived and tabulated and 8 date will be set for the final meeting next week, according to Secretary Arthur L. Purinton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-26

The Coast Guards role in avia' ton, especially in wartime, was vividly demonstrated in l943 when It made 450 assistance flights, res- cued 64 persons, located and di- rected rescue of over 500 victims of sea disasters, and transported e2 emergency cases.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-26
Woshinston HiII
Ecrbenders RoundingOut Card Tourney \ 22Rd Week Of Play Ends With EVOR's
 Team Leading

The 221d week of the EarbenderS ."45" tournament ended with the following scores: Grimes 23 vs. Lally l9; ODonnell 27 vs. Reynolds IS; Fitzmaurice "A vs. Ruggles IS,
 The standing to date is: Fitz- maurice ASA; O'Donnell 483; Grimes 467: LAlly 452; Ruggles 45o; Rey- holds 436.
 The schedule for Sunday, March Sl, is: Grimes vs. Fitzmaurice; O'Donnell vs. Ruggles; Lally vs. Reynolds.
 The standing in the Earbendcrs Cribbage League is: Evon 66; Grimes 61; Ruggles 50; Lally 58; Donovan 54; Cuddy 4e; Dulac 49; Leach A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-26

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-26

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-03-26

8:15, to pay their respects to one of their departed members, Patrick Hogan.
Evening star., 1946-01-06

Amt | warned you about her temper?
You're we'll out of it now, if you act sensible.
If that was my COW, wouldn't take million
dollars for her"
Horace stared after the Marsh's departing
car whats the matter with Alice? She
don't like this hefer? l wish my COWS was
gentle as this"
''Too doggone gentle" Ray muttered. Il
hand-raised her, and she always was pet;
but she gets worse all the time. Just follows
me all over"
Horace chuckled well, you won't have to
go hunting her at milking time"
IT'S not so funny" Ray said. Once she
Evening star., 1946-01-06

A Short Story
DAY waited until Buttercup was at the
IL lower end of the yard, then slipped out
of the house by the front door and went
through the gate at a crouching run. The car
was parked on slight grade, and he released
the brakes without starting the engine, so
that the car rolled silently away from the
house. He looked backward as often as he
looked ahead, until he thought it was safe
to start the motor. He covered the three
miles to the store in record time.
Ray was happily surprised to find Alice
and her father inside. Alice smiled at him
and squeezed his hand Old Marsh her father,
greeted him sourly and then went back to
his mail
Ray and Alice moved to the front of the
store, talking in lowered voices. Old Marsh
looked at his newspaper, moving his lips as
he read, and then leafed through the new
mail-order- house catalogue. He glanced again
at the two young people, sighed and shook
his head. Il always thought Ray had good
sense" he told the storekeeper. But when
l see him lallygaggng around Alice, amt
so sure. 1t makes you sick, don't it,"
The storekeeper smilingly disagreed Il
wish l was in Rays boots, marrying fine
girl like Alice"
Marsh growled. "A fine girl! Like you'd
say fine rattlesnake. or the best sheep
killing dog in the state"
Now, Marsh. You just like to hear your
self talk"
us THAT 50? Let me tell you, when man
gets begged down over woman like Ray is,
the kndest thing you can do is to take him
out and shoot him. Look at him now.
He don't know if it's today or five o'clock.
Just wait till he s married She II tell him what
time it is
AS if Marsh's comment had reminded it of
a forgotten duty, at that moment the old
clock in the rear of the store croaked three
times. Ray broke off his conversation with
Alice and looked anxiously at his watch.
Great Scott! I've got to 60, honey. See you
tomorrow"
Alice put her hand on his arm ''Be good
boy, Ray" She frowned slightly and added,
"And be sure the fence is really fixed, this
time. If that darn Buttercup D"
''Oh, it's fixed" Ray said cheerfully. "Six
feet high. Well, I've got to hurry. I'll be over
tomorrow.
The door opened and Horace Wiggins, who
slept in house across the road but spent his
days on the store porch, put his head inside
and asked, Hey, do cows get hydrophobie?
If so, there's one coming down the road who's
got it."
The COW was long-legged and red, running
as easily as a horse. She sheered away from
the parked cars in front of the store as though
to go right along past, but suddenly she slid
Evening star., 1946-01-06

trotted back to Rays car. She shifted at it.
her sides heaving from the run. Then she
backed away from the car, rolling her eyes,
and let out wild. loud, lonesome below
another, and another.
Ray stepped out on the porch. The COW
saw him at once and dropped her voice to a
low, soft tone hardly more than breathing
a moo Alice said, $50 the fence was six
feet highr'
well, it was, Ray insisted. Il guess she
broke it down. just can't keep her in, Alice"
Old Marsh said gloomily, All Alice's folks
hate red COWS. Her mothers father was gored
Evening star., 1946-01-06

by red bull, and all that side of the family
hates EN-"
THE color doesn't make any difference"
Alice said Il just won't be chaperoned by
COW any longer, that's all. I've stood it as
long as I'm going to. Do you hear, Ray?"
RAY nodded, miserably silent The COW
mooed gently at him once more. and Alice
said, Il wouldn't even live in the same coun-
try with a COW like that, if could help my
self I'm not going to live on the same ranch
with her | can help that"
She stalked away to their car. Her father
hestated long enough to whisper to Ray