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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLivonian1944_0126TownshipBriefs i A benefit card party for the Campfire -Girls of Livonia Cen- ter was held on Wednesday af- ternoon at 2 p. in. at the home of Mrs. Edward, Hamilton on. Ray- burn avenue. Bridge and pin- ochle were played. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Stanley C. Allen, Mrs. John Kurtz and Mrs. E. Hamilton. Attending the party were Mrs. Calvin Hollowood, Mrs. S. C. Allen, Mrs. Walter R. Phipps, Mrs. H. Holzman, Mrs. John B. Kurtz, Mrs. Ed. Gillies, Mrs. Richard Gaston; Mrs.: Wil- liam Opper, Mrs. Robert ` Grit - man, Mrs. T. R. DeVries, and Mrs. D. W. Donnelley. Another party will be given in February, the date to be announced next week. x e t Wilcox Recreational Club will hold their regular meeting at the Wilcox school tonight (January 26) at 8 p. in. At this time the election of officers for the Central. Board will take place: Every one in this district is urged to attend this meeting. Mrs. Bruce Eldred, Mrs. Marvin Cross, Mrs. Richard Cox and Mrs. Earl Harrington attended a' luncheon and the fashion show of spring dresses at the Book -Cadil- lac cocktail lounge in Detroit on Wednesday. s � s Mrs. J. C. Calhoun will review music for children at March meeting. Reservations must be in by January, 28. There will be axbake sale at Allen's Market on Seven Mile road, near Farmington road -on Saturday afternoon, January 29. This is sponsored by the Pierson PTA and anyone who has a con- tribution of baked goods bring it along. All contributions are ap- preciated .and .are for a good cause.' Also it. is a good time to come out and -get. that delicious pie or cake' ' for your Sunday, dinner. Soldiers Meet While On Leave Coventry Gardens Improve- ment Association will hold their February meeting at the Town- ship Hall on Wednesday, Febru- ary 2 at 8 p. in.. John L. Wilkin- son is the new president for this year. A business meeting will be carried on and then the meet- ing will be turned over to e social chairman, Mrs. Garnet thJ. Potter and bunco will be played and refreshments served. The board of directors for this year are John L. Wilkinson, William Mier, Howard Passmore,. Edward Hamilton, and Clarence Jahn. Publicity and advertising chair- man, Mrs. D. W. Donnlley; social chairman, Mrs. Garnet J. Potter; membership committee, Mrs. Ga - net J. Potter and Mrs. Karl Ehr- enfeld. Every home, owner and lot owner in Coventry Gardens is invited to join this organization. Come to the meeting on'February 2 and bring along a suggestion of what you would like the organi- zation to do this year, both for the betterment of the subdivision and for social activity. Fire Department Has. Bust/ Week The Livoniafire department has responded to 19 fire calls from January 12 to 18, inclusive. Fif- teen of these were requests to ex inguish grass fires that had been started' by residents of the township. More care should be exercised when burning grass either on your own property or nearby ,vacant property so that it does not get out of control. Especially do not start a fire when There is a wind blowing; in any event it is. suggested that the burning of grass be kept at a minimum if for no other reason than to minimize the possibility of the department being called to a grass fire and have another call come in to, go to a fire of greater loss probability in some other •_cart of the township. Fire, caused by a collision of two cars near the intersection of West Chicago boulevard and Mid- die Belt road, resulted'in the loss of one car at least, the-other.hav- ing been towed away before the department was called. This fire occurred at 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Fire, believed to have been caused by an overheated or de- fective kerosene burner, destroyed the large chicken house of Nor- man A. Werner at 3 p.m. Monday afternoon, January 18. Forty-nine chickens _and a substantial amount of feed, 'together' with an automo- bile tire, were destroyed with the building. The loss was estimated at about $500. The rabbit hutch on the next lot, owned by Joseph Vincent, was badly scorched on the south end and damage to this building was said to be in the neighborhood of $175. Mr. Wer- ner, who had just; arrived home after ,purchasing an additional number of new chicks, is now at a loss - to know what to. do with them. o Home Nursing Class To Start There will be a new home nursing class conducted by the Red Cross at the Wilcox School, Middlebelt and Six Mile roads, Wednesday, January 26 at 8 p. m. It will be open to all women over 18 years of age. The in- structor will be Mrs. Lou M. Snodgrass, R.N. The program is under the di- rection of the Red Cross to pro- mote the knowledge of medical aid to someone in every family. Everybody is expected'to buy war bonds to the utmost of his ability. Dependency leo Longer Cause For Deferment Dedicate New Wilcox School The Wilcox School was hon- ored at a formal dedication of the new addition by the presentation The Plymouth Selective Serv- of a beautiful. silk flag by the ice board announced this week Fairbanks Woman's Relief Corps, that although itakras been reluc- an auxiliary of the historic G.A.R: A `very elaborate cere- taut to draft pre -Pearl Harbor mony formed a very effective fathers into the armed services, part of the program. The group that :hereafter the dependency of consisted of nine members in - families is no cause for defer- cluding Mrs. T. R. Beach of the ment. Wilcox district. The ; dedication The board at its meeting Tues- program was in charge of Thomas day night issued a formal state- R. Beach; moderator of the school ment declaring: board. "Board No. 61 has drafted no The address of the evening was fathers who come under the se- presented by Charles E. Brake, lective service ruling as such: deputy superintendent of schools, that is, married before Pearl' Har- with summarizations by Fred C. bor and their first child born ;be- Fischer, .county superintendent of fore September 14, 1.942, and schools. History of the plaque maintaining a home with them. was given by Mary ,E. Jameson, However, there are some pre- supervising teacher. Beatrice Bowen officiated Pearl Harbor fathers now in sere- at the dedica- ice who have volunteered for the tion service., Others, representing various `branches of the armed groups organizations and groups are as follows: Floyd J. forces where they are now serv- I Bingel represented the school and ing. teacher group- Rev. ; E. Neil Because of the reluctance of Sheridan represented the church. the board to induct these fathers, John Williamson, the Wilcox Rec- we have failed to fill our quotas reation Club. Boy Scouts were in some months by 50, per cent represented by Charles Thomas. and, beginning in February, the The Girl Scouts; by Mrs. Howard processing of fathers will begin. Thompson; Cub Scouts. by Noble The dependency of families is no Gault. longer grounds for deferment." Gary McDonald, president of Temporary deferment may be the Eighth Grade C.J.C., repre- arranged if a pre -Pearl Harbor sented the school children' in -an father is vital to the war pro- expression of appreciation for the gram at home, but even this is no community interest in providing guarantee that the men will not better facilities for their edu- be inducted. War production fac- ation. He also expressed their tories already are filing with the gratitude to the Woman's Relief state lists of men which may Corps for the beautiful flag dedi- be released to -the armed services. cated to the school. The program A new plan of induction will was well attended. Refresh - ,he placed in effect beginning ments of ice cream and cake February 1 by the local board added much to the spirit of the in accordance with national rules occasion. and issued locally through the state selective service board. Under the new regulations, r arge Crowd physical examinations at the lo- is cal board will be eliminated and all men called will go to the De- troit induction station. All men, whether accepted for army or navy service, will return home More than. 100 ladies enjoyed as civilians. Those found physi- hearing Mrs. Anthony Vargha of cally and mentally acceptable Detroit tell of her life as a will then form a pool for later housewife in Nazi Germany. Mrs. call to be sworn in and will go Vargha and her family lived in directly to an army camp. They Germany for three years just will not .be called for at least 21 prior to the war. days after they have taken their Mrs. Thomas Lyndon, program physical examination, and they chairman, presented Mrs. Vargha may not be called for a greater with a lovely =bouquet of red car - length of time. However, when nations. they are called, no furloughs will Mrs. Ernest F. Bentley wishes be extended. to thank Mrs. Homer, C. Branion, No board hearing or appeals our new block captain and the will be _granted until the regis- block chairmen for the large trants return from the examina- crowd. tions, in order to eliminate the Lunch was served by Mrs. time and work involved in event Frederick Hackett, Mrs. E. R. the man does not pass the physi- Benson, Mrs. Arthur Shoesmith cal examination. and Mrs. J. B. Folsom. T ''LIVONIA.N* HE Entered at the Plymouth, Michigan, Postoffice as Second Class Mail Matter. Phone Plymouth' 16 Vol. 4, No. 47 Wednesday, January 26, 1944 Fire Department Has. Bust/ Week The Livoniafire department has responded to 19 fire calls from January 12 to 18, inclusive. Fif- teen of these were requests to ex inguish grass fires that had been started' by residents of the township. More care should be exercised when burning grass either on your own property or nearby ,vacant property so that it does not get out of control. Especially do not start a fire when There is a wind blowing; in any event it is. suggested that the burning of grass be kept at a minimum if for no other reason than to minimize the possibility of the department being called to a grass fire and have another call come in to, go to a fire of greater loss probability in some other •_cart of the township. Fire, caused by a collision of two cars near the intersection of West Chicago boulevard and Mid- die Belt road, resulted'in the loss of one car at least, the-other.hav- ing been towed away before the department was called. This fire occurred at 3:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Fire, believed to have been caused by an overheated or de- fective kerosene burner, destroyed the large chicken house of Nor- man A. Werner at 3 p.m. Monday afternoon, January 18. Forty-nine chickens _and a substantial amount of feed, 'together' with an automo- bile tire, were destroyed with the building. The loss was estimated at about $500. The rabbit hutch on the next lot, owned by Joseph Vincent, was badly scorched on the south end and damage to this building was said to be in the neighborhood of $175. Mr. Wer- ner, who had just; arrived home after ,purchasing an additional number of new chicks, is now at a loss - to know what to. do with them. o Home Nursing Class To Start There will be a new home nursing class conducted by the Red Cross at the Wilcox School, Middlebelt and Six Mile roads, Wednesday, January 26 at 8 p. m. It will be open to all women over 18 years of age. The in- structor will be Mrs. Lou M. Snodgrass, R.N. The program is under the di- rection of the Red Cross to pro- mote the knowledge of medical aid to someone in every family. Everybody is expected'to buy war bonds to the utmost of his ability. Dependency leo Longer Cause For Deferment Dedicate New Wilcox School The Wilcox School was hon- ored at a formal dedication of the new addition by the presentation The Plymouth Selective Serv- of a beautiful. silk flag by the ice board announced this week Fairbanks Woman's Relief Corps, that although itakras been reluc- an auxiliary of the historic G.A.R: A `very elaborate cere- taut to draft pre -Pearl Harbor mony formed a very effective fathers into the armed services, part of the program. The group that :hereafter the dependency of consisted of nine members in - families is no cause for defer- cluding Mrs. T. R. Beach of the ment. Wilcox district. The ; dedication The board at its meeting Tues- program was in charge of Thomas day night issued a formal state- R. Beach; moderator of the school ment declaring: board. "Board No. 61 has drafted no The address of the evening was fathers who come under the se- presented by Charles E. Brake, lective service ruling as such: deputy superintendent of schools, that is, married before Pearl' Har- with summarizations by Fred C. bor and their first child born ;be- Fischer, .county superintendent of fore September 14, 1.942, and schools. History of the plaque maintaining a home with them. was given by Mary ,E. Jameson, However, there are some pre- supervising teacher. Beatrice Bowen officiated Pearl Harbor fathers now in sere- at the dedica- ice who have volunteered for the tion service., Others, representing various `branches of the armed groups organizations and groups are as follows: Floyd J. forces where they are now serv- I Bingel represented the school and ing. teacher group- Rev. ; E. Neil Because of the reluctance of Sheridan represented the church. the board to induct these fathers, John Williamson, the Wilcox Rec- we have failed to fill our quotas reation Club. Boy Scouts were in some months by 50, per cent represented by Charles Thomas. and, beginning in February, the The Girl Scouts; by Mrs. Howard processing of fathers will begin. Thompson; Cub Scouts. by Noble The dependency of families is no Gault. longer grounds for deferment." Gary McDonald, president of Temporary deferment may be the Eighth Grade C.J.C., repre- arranged if a pre -Pearl Harbor sented the school children' in -an father is vital to the war pro- expression of appreciation for the gram at home, but even this is no community interest in providing guarantee that the men will not better facilities for their edu- be inducted. War production fac- ation. He also expressed their tories already are filing with the gratitude to the Woman's Relief state lists of men which may Corps for the beautiful flag dedi- be released to -the armed services. cated to the school. The program A new plan of induction will was well attended. Refresh - ,he placed in effect beginning ments of ice cream and cake February 1 by the local board added much to the spirit of the in accordance with national rules occasion. and issued locally through the state selective service board. Under the new regulations, r arge Crowd physical examinations at the lo- is cal board will be eliminated and all men called will go to the De- troit induction station. All men, whether accepted for army or navy service, will return home More than. 100 ladies enjoyed as civilians. Those found physi- hearing Mrs. Anthony Vargha of cally and mentally acceptable Detroit tell of her life as a will then form a pool for later housewife in Nazi Germany. Mrs. call to be sworn in and will go Vargha and her family lived in directly to an army camp. They Germany for three years just will not .be called for at least 21 prior to the war. days after they have taken their Mrs. Thomas Lyndon, program physical examination, and they chairman, presented Mrs. Vargha may not be called for a greater with a lovely =bouquet of red car - length of time. However, when nations. they are called, no furloughs will Mrs. Ernest F. Bentley wishes be extended. to thank Mrs. Homer, C. Branion, No board hearing or appeals our new block captain and the will be _granted until the regis- block chairmen for the large trants return from the examina- crowd. tions, in order to eliminate the Lunch was served by Mrs. time and work involved in event Frederick Hackett, Mrs. E. R. the man does not pass the physi- Benson, Mrs. Arthur Shoesmith cal examination. and Mrs. J. B. Folsom. Page Two THE LIVONIAN Wednesday, January 26, 1944 SHOE REPAIRING Expert Work Frank's Shoe Repair 11151 Stark Rd., 1/2 Blk. South of Plymouth Rd. PLUMBING AND HEATING Parts and Fixtures Repairs and Service C.1. LEGGET 20547 Fenkell Ave., Cor. Patton REdford 2167 RAY THORPE'S HARDWARE Headquarters for all hard- ware and home maintenance merchandise. TRY HERE FIRST 28302 Joy Road Between Inkster and Middlebelt Phone 3120 "The Friendliest Atmosphere in Northwest Detroit" OLD TIMED TAUTEN Lahser Road at Grand River REDFORD LIQUOR - BEER - WINE Modern & Old -Time Dancing Fri., Sat., Sun. Nights MUSIC BY WESTERN ACES JIMMY THRAPP, Prop. Phone REdiford 9702 * Buy War Bonds * Insulation and Storm Windows Will Cut your Heating Costs to a Minimum We will gladly give you an estimate on the costs of in- sulating or on the costs of installing storm sash. The costs are exceedingly low and finance is available. Plymouth Lumber & Coal Company 308 S. Main St. at P. M. Tracks Phone 102, Plymouth, Mich. Towns -zip Brie—' Mr. and Mrs. Frances Mahoney spent the week end visiting Mrs. ahoney's mother, Mrs. James Spiker at Alma, Michigan. There .will be a Father and Son banquet held at the Pierson school on Tuesday, February 22. This is sponsored by the PTA, but will be for the fathers and sons of the community. Mrs. Marvin Cross of Auburn- dale drive gave a bridge lunch- eon in honor of Miss Jane Wag- ner of Grand Rapids on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Attending were Mrs. Helen Bennett of Detroit, Mrs. Walter C.rimko of Seven Mile road, and. Mrs. Richard Cox, Mrs. Earl Harrington, -Mrs. G. L. Is- bell and Mrs. Bruce Eldred. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. E. Har- rington, Miss Wagner and Mrs. Eldred. 0 We seem always to be looking: backward to good times or for- ward to good times. aURSfRVICf 0 RATION Reliable Car Service Means More Today YOU CAN DEPEND ON THE WORK WE DO ON YOUR AUTOMOBILE USE ONLY HIGHEST QUALITY GASOLINE. AND LUBRICANTS FOR THE DURATION CAL ROBERTS Super Gulf Service Phone Livonia 9202 Corner Merriman, Plymouth Roads �Giue Seven to Tien it the SemceMei. "" * . i They're busy during the day. A few hours each night are about the only time they have to telephone. Wouldn't seem right if a casual call of yours held up a soldier's call back home. Best way to avoid that is to play safe and not place any Long Distance call between 7 and 10 P. M. unless it is really urgent. Tonight and every night, "give seven to ten to the service men." MICHIGAN HELL TELEPHONE COMPANY * Back the Invasion with an Extra Bond Now * Wednesday, January 26, 1944 THE LIVONIAN Page Three Stark School I Congressman a Pvt. Those pupils from the sixth and eighth grades having perfect attendance for the past six weeks: were: Norbert Bertram, Nancy Case, Marlyn Snyder and Mervin Porte. Martin Kreger broke his .perfect record by being tardy one after- noon, and Edward Batton, morn- ings. Donna Morris and Donna Lasky each were absent only one- half day. Four others, Walter Halbert, Raymond Case, Richard Holbert and Tom Kettle, missed only one day each. Our total bond sales in the Fourth war loan, up to and in- cluding January 20, are $2,200. Our leading bond salesman is Walter Halbert, who has sold f $1,275 worth. The second toxiod, for preven-` tion of diphtheria, was given Tues- day, January 18. Congressman Albert Gore of Ten - The movie shown Friday, Jan- nessee (left) who was accepted as uary 21, was "Turnabout." The an Iarmy private at Fort Oglethorpe Feb- movie to be shown Friday, Feb- is shown discussing military service ruary 4, is "Abraham Lincoln." with his neighbor, Wash Reed, father The sixth grade book exchange of seven children. has been extended to include the eighth grade. The boys and girls ;bring books from home to be come visitors this week. Mr. loaned to others. Fischer, superintendent of Wayne The Boy Scouts of Troop 51 are, county rural schools, came on looking forward to a week -end at Tuesday, January 18. Mrs. Jame - Howell reservation, March 18-19.1 son, who is our helping teacher, came for a visit Wednesday, Jan- First and Second Grades u ry 19. We have two new boys in our We had hoped to have 100 per room. We have our library in our cent of the boys and girls in our room finished now. Some chil- room buying defense stamps this dren brought books from home week. But we fell short of our for our library. goal, having only 70 per cent We had a doll and toy show who bought stamps. this month. We invited two other For the first time this year we rooms to visit our show. We sang had ,perfect attendance in our two songs for them. room on Wednesday, January 19, Catherine Bennet is our fibra- as everyone was present and on rian. On Fridays the second grade time. Four of our boys, Norman children read in the school library Mahrley, Stanford Block, Bruce for half an hour. _Avery and Mickey Brown, had Fifth and Seventh Grades perfect attendance for the last Our room had two very wel- ; six weeks. — 34115 Plymouth Road — Good Food Special breakfast menu for defense workers—get more energy with a Homehearty breakfast Cooked Reasonable Prices CHICKEN - STEAK - CHOP - DINNERS New modern counter service Complete Food Department For a perfect likeness and a permanent record depend on a beautiful SAN REMO PORTRAIT SANREMO S.L101 17190 Lasher Road, Redford Phone Redford 7798 NEED A NEW CAR? GTCAN Hundreds of good used cars MAKES on our used car lot FROM US We operate Northwest Detroit's most modern and effi- cient all -car service -repair department. You can always get the car you want here BILL BROWN 20740 Fenkell Phone Red. 0900 LIVONIA'S OLDEST REAL ESTATE FIRM HARK"Y S. WOLFE REAL ESTATE - FARMS - INSURANCE Phone Livonia 2668 32398 Five Mile Road—Just East of Farmington Roadi List your property with us for prompt sale BEST RESULTS are gained with poultry if good feeds are fed — for greater results try our grains and mash. Seeds - Feeds - Fertilizers COAL FOR EVERY HEATING PLANT Phone 107 ECKLES COAL & SUPPLY CO. 882 Holbrook Plymouth Page Four THE LIVONIAN Wednesday, January 26, 1944 VON BURG'S Redford's Oldest JEWELERS 22009 Grand River Avenue FUEL IL "We Aim to Please" Phone Your Order to 191 Northville Night Calls Phone 68 C. R. ELY & SONS Upholstering N � 9 b- a Old Furniture Made to Look Like New FREE ESTIMATES Phone Redford 3100 Guilbeault Upholstering 21261 Fenkell Corner Westbrook and building lumber and coal supplies from Livonia's dependable dealer— Leadbetter COAL & LUMBER COMPANY 12434Middlebelt Road 1/2 Mile N. of Plymouth Rd. Phone Redford 0338 R1 Let us help you secure ma. terials for building, repair- ing and remodeling. Boat Blast Survivor Seaman Gustave Delonnoy Jr., 24, one of the approximately 100 men who survived when a U. S. destroyer exploded and sank in lower Nev York bay. Delonnoy was creditei with saving one of his shipmates He is pictured stepping ashore fron the rescue craft. Township Briefs Mrs. G. L. Isbell returned Wednesday from New Grace Hos- pital where she has been under the care of a doctor for tw weeks. She has had a complete rest and all her friends are hop- ing op ing she will keep up her res periods at home. Mrs. A. Hoyt was hostess to birthday dinner in honor of Mrs Irene Shely on Monday, Januar d7, at the Hoyt home on Shady- side. Atttending the dinner were Mrs. Hoyt, Mrs. Shely and Mrs Ralph Case. Mrs. Shely was pre- sented wwith a beautiful teapot A group of ladies from the Li- vonia Center Missionary Societ spent Tuesday sewing at the Com- munity church. They enjoye a potluck dinner and tea an cake in the afternoon. A standard First Aid. Clas started at the Elm school o. Thursday, January 13 and wil continue each Thursday evenin from 7:30 to 9:30 p. m. This cias is being taught by Arnold Rutil and more information may be ob tained by calling Farmingto 1275. A class in Advanced First Ai is being started at the Clarence will High School on Middlebel road between Six and Seve Mile roads beginning January 2 and continuing each Monda thereafter from 7:30 to 9:30 p. m The instructor for this class wi be Walter Dixon. For more in formation on this class call Farm ington 1127. A KIN MILLS INN is still the best place to meet your friends and enjoy an evening of hospitality. 33750 Ann Arbor Trail Phone Livonia 9297 EXCELLENT MIXED DRINKS --GOOD BEER The best of everything and it costs no more DIGNIFIED - SINCERE - COURTEOUS SERVICE DER FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL DIRECTORS Ambulance on Call Phone 781W Plymouth, Mich. 280 S. Main EYES RIGHT! FOR ACCURACY IN WAR INDUSTRY ° One error can cost lives and planes ...that are depending on your accurate eyesight for safety! Don't take chances, let our tRegistered Optometrist examine ancz prescribe the proper glasses for your improved, sale, sure vision. Dr. John A. Ross -Dr. L. E. Reliner DOCTORS OF OPTOMETRY y, 809 Penniman Ave. Plymouth, Mich. Phone 433 Hours -7 to 9 Every Evening Except Saturday When It's 2p.m.to9p.m. ( PALE-AS-A-GUOST , YOU LOOK A ERIGUT !! y LOOK INSTEAD INTPE YELLOW PAGES d OE TUETELEPNONE DIP -ECTOPY FOP d THE NEAREST BEAUTY SHOP s 1 9 -W400-00? g s n a � n 4 d t n L 4 y . � 'DON'T TELEPWONE DURING BLACKOUT Miss Agnes McKenzie of De- ^-_--BMW stn troit was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snodgrass of Myrna road 3a ,on Sunday. Wednesday, January 26, 1944 With the Livonia Churches GAYLORD ROAD BAPTIST chapel, one mile west of Grand River on Seven Mile road, one- half block north on Gaylord road. Sunday school, 1U:00 a.m.; wor- ship service, 11:13 a.m.; B.Y.P.U., 6:30 p.m.; evening service, 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting and Bible study, Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Fri- day, Junior Bible school (ages 5- 16) C00-5:30. Come and worship where Christian cordiality wel- comes you. "A stranger but once." Pastor: Ray Hein, phone Univer• sity 2-2419. ST. MICHAEL'S C A T H O L I C CHURCH—Father Contway, pas- tor; Rosedale Gardens. Masses at 5:45 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 12 noon. WEST POINT ZMLE CHURCH Evangeline Farnum, pastor. 1i Sandercock, visiting pastor. Sun PALACE INN Beer - Liquor - Wine Dancing Sat. & Sun. ED PALISZEWSKI, Prop. (Formerly Frank's Inn) 31022 Ann Arbor Trail Near Merriman Road Dr. J. McL. Paterson DENTIST 32007 Plymouth Road Rosedale Gardens Wednesdays and Fridays For Appointment Telephone Livonia 2360 Save with Safety at your REXALL DRUG STORE CECIL H. HABERMEHL 32101 Plymouth Road Rosedale Gardens Corner of Blackburn Get better results with better feeds LARRO HEADQUARTERS Poultry Remedies SAXTON Farm Supply Store 587 W. Ann Arbor Trail Phone 174 THE LIVONIAN day school, 10:00-11:00 a.m., morning worship, 11:00 a.m.; junior church, 3:00-5:00 o.m.; evening worship, 7:45; Tuesday ottage meeting, Horace Gra- velle's Merriman Court. Friday xiternoo. n. 2:00-3:30, Missionar3 meeting at church, 3:30 to 4:36 .ndustrial Arts for children. Fra - lay evening, 8:00, prayer meet- ing. After prayer meeting, choit oractire. HOPE CHAPEL, CHURCH OP THE UNITED BRETHREN. Six Mile, near Middle Belt. Morning worship, 10:00, Sunday school 11:04. Evening worship 8:00 p. m. Young People's Christian En- deavor 6:30 p. m. Sunday. Mid- week service, Thursday evening at 8:00 p. in. Everybaczy welcome. 'CHRISTIAN SCIE1viCE SOCIETY —Farmington high school aud: corium, Sunday, 11:00 a.m., Sun- ady school, same hour. Wednes day evening services at 33336 Grand River Avenue at 8:00 p.m. WEST POINT CHURCH OF', CHRIST,: 33200. Seven Mile road,' one block east' of Farmington road. Bible school Sunday 10:0(; a.m.; preaching and communion Sunday -11:00 a.m.; preaching Sunday evening 7:45. Everybody �s welcome. ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN— Corner Farmington and Five Mile roads. Theodore Sauer, pastor. Sunday morning service, 10:30 o'clock. Sunday School, 9:45 a. In. You are cordially invited to attend. LIVONIA COMMUNITY Church Rev. Albert Luibrand, pastor. Tuesday afternoons. Bible study Worship services, 10 a. in.: Sun- day School, it a. in.; missionary meetings, second and fourth and prayer meeting Tuesday evenings at 8 p. in. Choir prac- tice Friday evenings at 8 p. m. This is an undenominational church and everyone in the com- munity is invited to attend. ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH—Rev. Francis Tetu, rector. Sunday morning services: Church school at 9:45 a.m.; morn- ing prayer with sermon at 11 a.m. t * Y ROSEDALE GARDENS PRESBY- TERIAN—John B. Forsyth, min- ister. Sunday, January 30, is Young People's day. At the 11 o'clock service Stuart Culbertson. Harriett Baird, Barbara Butt and Bill Bakewell will assist in lead- ing the worship. All parents and friends are invited to visit the intermediate department in the church auditorium at 9:45 a.m. The Married Couples' group, of which Carl A. Holth is chairman, Teets at 8 o'clock in the evening in the church. basement. The Men's Round Table will discuss the question, "Resolved, That the press and radio are free," Tuesday evening, February 1, at 8 o'clock. This is "women's night" at the Round Table and all wives of members are cordially invited. W. H. Culbertson and J. A. Van- Coevering will open the discus- sion and Harry A. Simpson will serve refreshments. Paper Runs Photo Of Livonia Youth Livonia township had a thril Sunday when the picture of Harry F. Fleming of Detroit ap peared on the cover page of the Detroit News rotogravure sec- tion. Fleming, who is six feet two, is a lieutenant in the engineers corps at Fort Knox, Ky., and is shown throwing a hand grenade. He was captain in the R.O.T.C. at Northwestern high school and served six years in the national' guard before he entered the army a year and a half ago. Young Fleming's father, Field Fleming, formerly lived in Farm- ington, and he is a nephew of F. DeVere Fleming of Westmore avenue, in Livonia township. Page Five Livonia Center School News Fourth Grade Geraldine Petty has moved to Dearborn and left us Wednes- day. We are starting to study about the Sahara desert and the Arabs. We have school whole days now. Georgene Claydon has left us. Barbara Evans bought a bond last week. We started our science book this week. We made an Eskimo land on the ledge. Third Grade The third grade made free-hand drawings of "Puss in Boots." We are making a joke book for soldiers. We are drying apples for sci- ence. This Patriotic Ad Contributed by o u r T o u., VT I - uc'oz h 18 P 0 ff i c e ris!� Page Six THE LIVONIAN Wednesday, January 26. 1944 Wilcox School Beginners' Class The beginners' class is begin- ning to feel complete once again. Most of us have recovered from colds and are able to come reg- ularly. Last Wednesday Bert Plumley brought a magnet to school. It picked up many things. It picked up keys and cans. It could not pick up paper or wood. On Friday, Gene Briegel showed us his pictures of a baby kan- garoo. His front legs are short and his back legs are long and strong. He can run and jump. Second and Thirds Grades We are very sorry to know that Tommy Hess is absent from school because of scarlet fever. David Horie brought his logs to school. We have been enjoying them by making various build- ings with them.. Miss Jameson visited our room today. She brought Miss Cameron. the new nurse, with her. We were very happy to be able to meet her, as she will be visiting our school often. The fifth and sixth ,grades had a 4-H meeting and discussed the American Flag. Then we had a test to see how much each one know about the Flag. We have put up a map of South America in the room, showing the products of 20 republics that are helping to beat the Axis. Driver of a country bus after a voluble flapper had got out, to the passenger who had sat ,be- hind her, "That one must have been vaccinated with a gramo- phone needle." You'll find GOOD "OLD FASHIONED" HOSPITALITY at the OLID ELM - TAVERN - BEER AND LIQUOR GOOD FOOD Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith will make you feel at home 33725 Plymouth Road Meet your friends and have your fun at the popular OLD ELM TAVERN To The Qualified Electors Of Livonia Township WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN Notice Is Hereby Given That Registrations for voters who are not registered in this township under the permanent registration system will be taken every day, except Sundays and holidays, up to and including Feb. 1, 1944, at my office at 32398 Five Mile Road, one-half mile East of Farmington Road, between the hours of 9:00 a. m. and 5:00 p. m. On Tuesday, Feb. 1, 1944, I will be at the Livonia Township Hall at 33110 Five Mile Road, near inter- section of Farmington Road, from 8:00 a. m. until 8:00 p. m., war time. Last registration day is Tuesday, Feb. 1, 1944, for voting at Primary Election to be held Feb. 21, 1944. MARRY S. WOLFE Livonia Township Clerk i Page light SQUARE DEAL BODY SHOP J. W. Selle and Son Expert Collision Work PHONE 177 744 Wing St. Plymouth YOU'VE TRIED THE REST; NOW USE THE BEST... CLOVERDALE FARMS DAIRY Your Local Dealer Phone 9 841 West Ann Arbor Trail Plymouth, Mich. YOU CAN STILL FIND BETTER MERCHANDISE HERE You'll Find We Still Appreciate Your Business 0: Fred L. Cook Co General Merchandise Phone 10 Farmington, Mich. When in need of those necessary small items to keep the home in perfect shape go to the HARDWARE 33405 Grand River Phone 4 FARMINGTON THE LIVONIAN Township Briefs The Mom's Club of Livonia Township held a sewing, cutting and pressing bee at the home of Mrs. Clara Smith on Brookfield road on Tuesday, January 18 at 10 a. m. The ladies wanted to have all the pieces ready to work on at their next meeting so they had this bee to prepare the pieces for the lap robes for the soldiers. Twenty ladies attended and en- joyed a potluck dinner. Plans were made for a pillow case card party to be held in February. Watch this paper for the date. Mrs. Smith wishes to thank all the people who have so generous- ly donated woolen pieces for thse lap robes and anyone who has any woolen material they would like to donate for this pur- pose may call 3137 and they will be picked up. * $ 3 Mrs. B. M. Ahern of Hubbard road was the hostess to a dinner and card party for the Pedro Club of Livonia Center, at her home on Thursday, January 20. Pedro was played and prizes were awarded to Mrs. B. Ahern, Mrs. A. Grabowski, and Mrs. Irene Shely. House prize was awarded to Mrs. Eunice Rhoades. s s s Scouters Club of Livonia Cen- ter will meet at the Livonia Cen- ter school at 8 p. m. on Monday, February 7. There will be a regular business meeting and election of officers. Mrs. Albert Nelson of 15718 Southampton, Coventry Gardens, returned home Saturday, Janu- ary 15 from Mount Carmel hos- pital with her new daughter,' Linda Anne. * � s Mr. and Mrs. Fred Verran and son Dale spent Tuesday afternoon and evening visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Verran in Monroe, Michi- gan. WEAR DIAMONDS FOR PERSONAL ATTRACTIVENESS M Own Them as ar Sade Investment Deane Herrick Jeweler 839 Penniman Ave. Plymouth Wednesday, January 26, 1944 Taxpayers. of Iaivonia lownship D 1943 Township, county and school taxes were payable Tuesday, De- cember 14, 1943 and may be paid without penalty until Tuesday, February 29th, 1944 Taxes may be paid at the township hall, 33110 Five Mile road near inter- section of Farmington road each week day between the hours of 9 a. m. and 5 p. m., except Saturday. Tax payments may also be mailed by check or money order directly to the treasurer at the township hall, 33110 Five Mile road. R. F. D. No. 3, Plymouth, Michigan Arthur Trapp Township Treas. Page might THE LIVONIAN Wednesday, January 216, 1944 SQUARE DEAL BODY SHOP J. W. Selle and Son Expert Collision Work PHONE 177 744 Wing St. Plymouth YOU'VE TRIED THE REST; NOW USE THE BEST... CLOVERDALE FARMS DAIRY Your Local Dealer Phone 9 841 West Ann Arbor Trail Plymouth, Mich. YOU CAN STILL FIND BETTER MERCHANDISE HERE You'll Find We Still Appreciate Your Business E: Fred L. Cook Co General Merchandise Phone 10 Farmington, Mich. :low reship Briefs) The Mom's Club of Livonia i Township held a sewing, cutting and pressing bee at the home of Mrs. Clara Smith on Brookfield road on Tuesday, January 18 at 10 a. m. The ladies wanted to have all the pieces ready to work on at their next meeting so they had this bee to prepare the pieces for the lap robes for the soldiers. Twenty ladies attended and en- joyed a potluck dinner. Plans were made for a pillow case card' party to be held in February.' Watch this paper for the date. Mrs. Smith wishes to thank all the people who have so generous- ly donated woolen pieces for, thse lap robes and anyone who has any woolen material they would like to donate for this pur- pose may call 3137 and they will be picked up. * . a Mrs. B. M. Ahern of Hubbard road was the hostess to a dinner and card party for the Pedro Club of Livonia Center, at her home on Thursday, January 20. Pedro was played and prizes were awarded to Mrs. B. Ahern, Mrs. A. Grabowski, and Mrs. Irene Shely. House prize was awarded to Mrs. Eunice Rhoades. s s Scouters Club of Livonia Cen- ter will meet at the Livonia Cen- ter school at 8 p. m. on Monday, February 7. There will be a regular business meeting and election of officers. . s Mrs. Albert Nelson of 15718 Southampton, Coventry Gardens, returned home Saturday, Janu- ary 15 from Mount Carmel hos- pital with her new daughter, Linda Anne. . . Mr. and Mrs. Fred Verran and son Dale spent Tuesday afternoon and evening visiting Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Verran in Monroe, Michi- gan. When in need of those necessary small items to keep the home in perfect shape go to the 1110 J. C!I HARDWARE 33405 Grand River Phone 4 FARMINGTON WEAR DIAMONDS FOR PERSONAL ATTRACTIVENESS I:i►7 Oven Them as a Safe Investment Deane Herrick Jeweler 839 Penniman Ave. Plymouth Taxpayers. of avonia Townshimp D 1943 Township, county and school taxes were payable Tuesday, De- r.ember 14, 1943 and may be paid without penalty until Tuesday, February 29th, 1944 Taxes may be paid at the township hall, 33110 Five Mile road near inter- section of Farmington road each week day between the hours of 9 a. m. and 5 p. m., except Saturday. Tax payments may also be mailed by check or money order directly to the treasurer at the township hall, 33110 Five Mile road. R. F. D. No. 3, Plymouth, Michigan Arthur Trapp Township Treas. Wednesday, January 26, 1944 I -ON THE JOB — —THOSE LITTLE, WAm=T DS JN A I Only 25 Cents Phone Plymouth 16 FOR SALE FOR SALE—Storm Sash, 18 sizes in stock. No more when the present stock is gone. Farm- ington Lumber & Coal Co. -'OR SALE—We s=jKe our owr: ham, bacon and sausage. Fresh - iied poultry. Taylor's Supes Market, 29150 Joy road, one block east of Middle Belt road 9-tf-c FOR SALE—Rockwool, 35 lb. bag only 79c—Insulate now and save fuel. Farmington Lum- ber & Coal Co. FOR SALE—Plumbing and heat- ing supplies, boilers, furnaces, water pumps, gutter pipe and roofing. We help you with pri- orities. John M. Campbell„ plumping and heating, 9525 Wayne ,road. Phone Livonia 2073. Equipped service cars to .your door. 26-tfc Own A Defense no ®me .. . ose to your work— and in a good shop- ping center with schools, etc. — — he Beechwood Defense Homes Co. have under con- struction 49 homes the first Defense Homes for Ply- mouth located 8 on Adams, 14 N. Harvey, 4 Arthur, 5 Pacific, 9 Auburn, 9 Sun- set. All within 5 to 10 min- utes walk main shopping center. Schools, churches, city hall and police station. 14 are completed and sold. We. are completing 3 to 4 houses a week. Uncle Sam had these houses built for you but instead of 49 Ply- mouth should have at least 150. We would build an- other 100 but can not get priorities. Our homes are on 50'x135' lots. Full basement. Living room 15'x13'. 2 bed- rooms and unfinished attic. Tile kitchen and bath. Monthly payment $39.00, $40.00 and $41.50 per month. (What you are paying for rent?) includes princi- pal and interest on F. H. A. mortgage. Taxes and In- surance. Office and Model at 796 N. Harvey Open 9:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. or Phone Plymouth 1230 for appointment any time. THE LIVONIAN IFOR SALE—Comet Soot de- stroyer. Saves fuel—cleans furnace and chimney. Farming- ton Lumber & Coal Co. FOR SALE—Calcium Chloride Be prepared for icy roads and walks. Farmington Lumber & Coal Co. FOR SALE—Maple sofa, opens to comfortable double bed, large compartment for bedding. Like new. Phone Livonia 24981 after 5 p. m. FOR SALE—Two coats, one s4 length fur with muff to match; j other all wool, blond wolf col- lar. Good condition. Sizes 12 to 14. Very reasonable. 10195 Stark road. It -c FOR SALE—Balsam Wool Insu- lating Blanket, only 51/5c per square foot. The foolproof in- sulation. Farmington Lumber & Coal Co. FOR SALE—Baby buggy, $8.00; 9x12 rugs, $12.00; living room suite, $28.00; dining room suite, $75.00; fiat -top desks, $20.00; Oak heating stove, %22.50;- odd dressers, $10.00; radios, $25.00. Hundreds of other bargains. 37517 Ann Arbor road. It -pd The "Star-Spangled Banner" j and the national anthem of China, "San -Min Chu I," meaning "the three principles of the people," have recently been harmonized and now can be sung or played! as a perfect duet. WANTED WAI'iTED—Electric mixer in good condition. Phone Livonia 2348. Try Livonian Want Ads. The Michigan Bell Telephone Company Has openings for women as SWITUBOARD OPERATORS NG experience necessary. Training done on the job. Pleasan* surroundings. Permanent employment. Persons engaged in other war work cannot be ac- cepted. Apply at your local Michigan Bell Telephone Office Page Nine WANTED—Housekeeper or prac- tical nurse to take charge for 2 or 3 weeks in March when I return from hospital with new baby. Mrs. A. Shuring, 1557.0 Ingram. Phone Liv. 2825. It -pd MISCELLANEOUS FtEFRIGEPATluiv S E R V I C E phone Plymouth 160. Kim - brough Electric Shoo, 868 Wesi Ann Arbor Trail. tf-c WE BUY OR SELL POULTRY, live and dressed. Berry's Poul- try Market, 34115 Plymouth Road. Phone Livonia 3876. "Pigs in blankets" combine two foods from the basic seven—en- riched flour and pork sausage. Roll out .biscuit dough in thin squares, then roll a link of pork sausage in each square and bake. FOR SALE DRESSED PIGS 90 to 100 Lbs. 191/2c Lb. TAYLOR'S SUPER MARKET 29150 JOY ROAD One Block East of Middle - belt Road. Phone Livonia 9207 MOBILGAS - OIL- TIREREPAIR Open 6:45 to 6:45 Week Days—Closed Sundays � +�p �+ BOB CLARK'S l SEE -ACRE SER q `d' ICE Eight Mile and Middle Belt Roads "STOP AT THE SIGN OF THE FLYING RED HORSE" 1 M`EN WANTED! Who are interested in steady post war jobs in cold drawn steel mill. Experience Not Necessary You will be trained for your after war position. At present we are engaged in 100% defense work. ONLY MEN ELIGIBLE UNDER W.M.P.C. PLAN NEED APPLY Pilgrim Products Corporation . PHONES 1130 and 1131 (I Page Ten The Axis Stops at Nothing Don't stop your War Bond Payroll Savings at 10%. Evert soldier is a 100 percenter. Fig ure it out yourself. Authorized Sales Headquar- ters for Stamps and Bonds FARMINGTON I V I THEATRE Wed., Thurs., Jan. 26-27 HES TO FREE LIS LADIESIHE "Is Everybody Happy" With Ted Lewis and Band and Nan Wynn —and— "Laddie" With Tim Holt and Virginia Gilmore I Fri., Sat., Jan. 28-29 "We've Never Been Licked" —and— "in Old Monteey" Sun., Mon., Tues., Jan. 30-31 Feb. I "Let's Face It" —and— "For Ever And A Day" BUY WAR BONDS THE LIVONIAN Waterpower Damage This picture, taken on the ocean a front at Redondo Beach, Calif., shows how tides and pounding waves have turned the concrete walkway into a series of broken blocks. Township Briefs Red Cross first aid class will be started in Rosedale Gardens shortly if enough interest is shown. Anyone interested should get in touch with Mrs. B. E. French. The class will probably be held on Tues -day evening at the school. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Davis passed away Thursday at Mount Carmel hospital. The baby was born at Mount Carmel on Monday eve- ning. Remember the Pierson PTA will meet at the Pierson school on Seven Mile road on Thursday, January 27, at 8 p.m. There will be a panel discussion with three speakers on "Children's Health." Teacher's side will be given by Mrs. Eric Anderson, the mother's side by Mr. William Bell, and the doctor's side by Dr. L. M. Hotch- kiss. This should be a very inter- esting program and well worth the effort put forth to. attend. Mrs. Charles Hall is the refresh- ment chairman for the meeting. DOVG RICHARDS "at your service" Where the best people get together C] Yoba are always welcome at DANN'S TAVERN 34401 Plymouth Road Phone Livonia 9275 i y 4 Wednesday, January 26, 1944 ��YOUR BEST , 8E AT YOUR BEST with DE ROYS GLASSES it makes a world of difference in your out- look on life if your glasses fit you properly and comfortably. For your eyes are dis- tinctive . . . they need a certain type lens and frame ... designed to fit your face and flatter its contours. Have your eyes tested by our registered optometrist today and be fitted with glasses that will surely make you "see your best ... be at vour best_" COMPARE OUR LOW PRICES OPTICAL STUDIOS IN CHARGE OF: DR. H. 1. YORK, Occulist-Physician DR. M. F. WGUIRK, Optometrist 11648 GRAND RICER * 1208�CAp M leNr M W. OFAMRM Open Every Evenistg Until 9 p. m.