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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1939 THE ESCANABA (MICH.) DAILY PRESS 'Affront to German Military Honor' do Adolf Hitter. reported calling French occupation of German territory "an affront to Germany's military honor' may have had in mind scenes like this, where a German railway station has been captured by French troops. Munising News Munising. Oct. 13 Funeral services for Leonard Maki of Chatwill be held at 2 p.

111. Saturday in the Bowerman Funeral Home in Munising. Mr. Maki, who was about 47 years old. resided with Peter Maki.

who is not a relative of the deceased. Leonard Maki was born in Finland and came to the United States in 1913. He leaves a sister, living in Canada. Show LEONARD MINI Will Be Produced In Munising Oct. 20 Munising.

Oct. 13-The Munising P. T. A. Council will sponsor on Friday.

October 20. in the Mather high school auditorium. a musical mystery drama, "Mystery at Midnight." under the direction of Miss Marie Dahle of the National Producing company. Kansas Citv. Miss Dahle recently successfully presented a similar performance at Reed City.

The cast includes twelve local talented actors and actresses, the romantic roles aptly held Glenna Depew and Robert Berube. Ensemble singing and dancing numbers interwoven with vocal solos by the principals will be presented by thre choruses. matinee for children. probably an abbreviated version of the evening performance, is being con- YOUNG DEMOCRATS MEET Munising. Oct.

13 Meetings of the Alger County Young Democra-tie association were held Sunday and Wednesday evenings at the courthouse. Business matters were discussed although a definte time for the annual fall rodeo was not set. it being the wish of the members present to defer action in this matter until a later date. ALDRICH-BURROWS Munising. Oct.

13 Miss Irma Aldrich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Knox of Wetmore, and Chester Burrows, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry W.

Burrows of Munising. were united in marriage at Manistique last Saturday evening. Rev. Lloyd Huenink. pastor of the Church of the Redeemer.

in that city, officiated at the ceremony in the Presbyterian manse. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Milkulich. sister and brother-in-law of the bride.

were the attendants. The bride and groom both attended the Mather nigh: school. Mr. Burrows also attended the St. (loud Technical school.

St. Cloud. Minn. Ho is employed by the city of Munising. Mr and Mrs.

Burrows are making their home at W'etmore for the present. MUNISING CHURCHES Methodist Episcopal Rev. W. G. Prout.

pastor 10 a. m. Sunday school: Ver-1 non A. Floria. superintendent.

11 a. m. Morning worship. Sermon subject. "Missionary World." Special music by the choir.

2 p. Junior League. 6:30 p. m. Epworth League.

7:30 D. m. Evening service. under the auspices of the Missionary Society. Mrs.

Fanny Johnson is in charge of the program, which will consist of reading by various members of the society on various phases of missionary endeavor. First Presbyterian Rev. Frederlek T. Steen. pastor 10 a.

m. Sunday school: Mrs. H. A. Wood.

superintendent. 11 a. m. Worship service. Sermon by the pastor, and special music by the Westminster male choir.

6:30 p. m. -The Christian Endeavor Society will hold its first meeting of the season. Friday, 4 p. m.

Religious education for youth class meets at the church. Eden Lutheran Rev. Herbert Bjorkquist. pastor 9:30 a. m.

Sunday school. 7:30 D. m. Vesper service The confirmation class will meet on Monday afternoon at 4:15. Swedish mid-week service will be held on Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock.

The choir will meet at 8:30 o'clock. Sacred Heart Rev. Fr 0 J. La Mothe pastor Rev. Fr.

Edward Lulewiez. assistant pastor Sunday Masses at 8. 9:30 and 11 a. m. Confessions on Saturdays at 3 p.

m. and 7:30 p. m. THE LINE UP! FOR FALL and WINTER FOR QUALITY OVERCOATS and TOPCOATS The Californian For the man who desires a light weight garment with plenty of warmth. Some with stitched cuffs and bottoms.

Greys, Greens, Navy's. Sizes to 46. $22.50 $27.50 Zipper Lined For Winter or Spring. The lining zips out. Colorful greens, greys, overplaids.

Superbly tailored. Smartly styled. $24.50 and $27.50 Don MacDonald FREEMAN Tops for Overcoat Value! Made from blended imported yarns. Beautiful. SHOES The The New "progey shoes for Fall.

Scotch Grains in wing tips or Topcoat Overcoat straight toes. $3.98 and $5.00 $27.50 $33.50 The LEADER STORE "Where Your Money Does More" PAGE THRE ANNUAL STATE AUDIT STARTS Auditor General's Men Here for Routine Annual Check The annual state audit of the county treasurer's records has started Delta county. with Victor F. Klatt of Rapids and Victor A. Fredd of Hancock in charge.

The two will be here for a bout A month for this routine check, spending their time in the treasurer's office. The work is required under the uniform accounting act. and is done under auspices of the state auditor general's office. Nadeau News Shower Party Nadeau. Mich.

A miscellane0118 shower was given 011 Mrs. Clarence, Forgette, Sunday afternoon at her home. About twentyfive women gathered there and passed the afternoon playing cards. Mrs. Oliver LaComb winning the high score in five dred.

Mrs. Forgette received many pretty gifts. New Report Cards The new report cards have arvived and will be distributed this week. These cards. which will be j4sned every six weeks have been Trawn up by the teachers of the township.

On the one side. the child's habits and attitudes to ward school work are marked while scholarship marks are on the opposite side. H- stands for highly satisfactory, M- satisfacory while is unsatisfactory. Prepare Play The children in Miss Adeline Gunville's room are busy preparing a play which will be a feature of the Nadeau Township meeting which will be held at the Nadeau School on October 19. Hot Lunches Served Monday, the hot lunches will again be served to the school children.

Miss Regina Kregelka and Miss Marie Rouse will be in of the lunch project. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gunville and amily of Carney have moved into The former Ernest Laurin home. John Nault of Wilson called at the A.

E. Nault home Wednesday. enroute from Menominee. Robert Nault accompanied him to Witwhere he spent the week -end. Marilyn Nan.t spent the weekend with relatives at Escanaba." Mr.

and Mrs. Earl Forgette. Anna and Jeanette Laurin. Clyde Gamache and Francis Trombley were Escanaba callers Sunday evening. Mrs.

Henry LeBeau attended the funeral of a cousin in Iron Mountain on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Walls and daughter Carol Ann and Wallace Nolan of Green Bay were house guests of the Hubert Perras familv over the week-end. Miss Anna and Milton Laurin of Iron River spent several days the Telesphor Laurin home.

Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Poquette and daughter Marilyn. Mrs. Raymond Poquette, all of Iron Mounfain.

W'm. Charles of Faithorn and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Grondine of Hermansville were Sunday visitors at the Fred LeBeau home. Miss Marie Nadeau.

Miss line Gunville and Miss Violet Stewart visited in Escanaba Sundav evening. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hayes and daughter Nancy Jean of SturLeon Bay. were house guests It the A.

E. Nault home last week. Francis Trombley and Carl Johnson who attend school at Ironwood. spent several days at their respective homes here. Mr.

and Mrs. John Gauthier and family of Bark River visited at the T. Gauthier home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Parker and son. Mrs. George Parker and son. Mrs. George Parker and Francis Racicot spent the week-end with the Telesphor Gauthier family During their visit here they motored to McFarland.

taking Mrs. Georgianna Racicot with them. Mr. and Mrs. Rayne LaMarshe attended the La Marshe-Sovay wedding in Escanaba Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Villenenve and song LeRoy and Allen Roger. Joseph Villeneuve and Theresa Ann Villeneuve of Escanaba. spent Sunday at the A.

E. Nault home. Homecoming Committee members and volunteers have been busy all week preparing for the annual Harvest Dinner and Festival which will be held here Sunday at the Parish Hall. Hundreds of People attend this yearly event and it has turned into an annual Homecoming or Reunion Day where old friendships are renewed and new ones started. Hospital Mrs.

Albert Cayer, Osier, submitted to an operation for relief from appendicitis at St. Francis hospital. Jackie Miller, Rapid River, submitted to an operation for relief from appendicitis. Eugene Slagstad, Ensign, was admitted for treatment for injuries to his left hand received when he accidentally struck it with an axe. Mrs.

H. G. Essington, Bark River. is receiving medical Approximately 0 0 000 worth of raw furs go to the markets from trappers in the United States and Alaska every year. MORE TIME IS GIVEN OWNERS Property May Be Bid In At Auction Within 30 Days Although lands affected bu Ill paid taxes for 1936 and prior vears will become the property of the state conservation department after November 3.

owners of such lands may still reclaim them attor that date. it was announced yes terday in the county treasurer' office. These lands will go by deed to the state conservation art through the auditor general's office November 3. it was plained. but may be put up for auction at the request of the ner or anvone else with legal interest in the land within days after that date.

At such sale 110 bid of less than 23 per cent of the assessed valuation will ho accepted. and even if the land 13 bid in by someone besides the owner. the owner has another 30 days to bid the land in for on application to the conservation department and may regain his interest by merely meeting the bid as recorded at the auction sale. Such lands will gO 011 auction only if the owner makes a request within 30 days, the treasurer expiained. Lansing.

Oct. 13 (P)- The state FRESHMEN ELECT Munising. Oct. 13 Officers of the freshman class elected here today in the Mather high school are: President- -Dean Floria. Vico President -Leath Alexander.

Secretary- -Jack Luell. Treasurer -William Mazzali. FIRST SHOWING TODAY! Eye Look at the greatly of this car with new stunning new "Royal bigger, roomier, rust-proofed -and then you will know 1940 is the streamlined -price field and the can buy! has Only all these Chevrolet quality features conservation commission decided today to grant former Owner of lax delinquent property at chance" to redeem their property before it reverts to the state. The lands affected are only those in northern Michigan and otherwise become the property of the commission. The commission said a former owner could redeem the on a land contract not extending more than 10 vears.

if ho makes 20 per cent down payment and Dal six per cent interest on the unpaid balance The owners of the land in northern Michigan, after Novemher 3 when the title reverts to the state. will have 30 days in which to ask for A public auction. If outbid at the auction. the former owner has anther 30 days in which match the higher bid. The high bid must be at least one fourth of the last assessed valuation of the property.

Briefly Told Attend Meeting William Warmington of the State Savings Bank and W' J. Schnit of the Escanaba National Bank are attending the conference of the Upper P'eninsula group of the Michi Bankers association held at Marquette today. V. F. W.

Meeting 'The Hiawa tha Post No. 2998. Veterans of Foreign Wars. will meet at 112 South Tenth street Tuesday evening. Oct 17.

at 7:30 o'clock. To Be -Application for license 10 :1 the Delta county courthouse vesterdas bu Nick Van Acker and Eva Rosenborg of Rock. Fire Call -The Escanaba fire department was called 10 the Boyce funeral home shortly after o'clock yesterday morning. when the fire in the furnace backfired. There was no fire damage.

the "Chevrolet's it size and luxury Settle longer wheelbase- -with Clipper" styling -with Body by Fisher that Chevrolet for tion, beauty leader of the you biggest value money will riding NEW "ROYAL CLIPPER" VACUUM-POWER SHIFT ENGINE PERFECTED NEW SEALED BEAM Grand Marais Shower Given Grand Marais. Mich A migcella wedding shower was given Tuesday evening in the Catholic Church basement in honor of Miss Cora Tornovish who is become a bride this week. The Shower WIN given b1 a of girls including Miss Alice Tornovish. Miss Jean McDonald. Miss Rosie Soldenaki.

Mrs. James Vandreuil. Mrs. Melvin Gauthier. Several tables of cards were in play and one table of games.

The game. prize went to Mrs. Sarah Sonocal. bridge prize 10 Mrs. Charles Blockiner.

500 prize 10 Mrs. Jack Nobben. and cut prize to Mrs. Milton Tonzel Jr. delicious lunch served was by the hostesses, and the of honor received a nice variety of useful gifts.

'Pen Given The Ladies Aid of the Commun- ity Church gave an open house tea Wednesday afternoon. celebrating the finishing of the work done on the church dining room and kitchen. free will offering WaS taken. There were fair number out. Those in charge were Miss Isabelle McCall.

Mrs. Mary Melver. Mrs. R. E.

Schneider. and Mrs Hill There will be a regular meeting held this coming Wednesday at the church Briefs Mrs. Vino Mison is spending tow days visiting in Grand Marais. Mr. Mixon.

formerly it Coast Guard here, has been on border patrol in Sault Sto Marie, and now transferred to Chicago. where Mrs. Mison expects 10 join him oon. Mr. Kepler of the Upper Peninsula Supply Company of Marquette was a visitor in town Monday on business.

Mr. and Mrs. George Butler (and son. Keith. of Marquette, were week end visitors at the c.

Hill Hunting camp near here. New FIRST down into the deep, soft Tune into gear with Vacuum-Power Shift. matchless combination of power, smoothness and economy. enjoy "'The Ride know that here is the best-driving, and best-performing STYLING BIGGER INSIDE AND "'THE RIDE ROYAL" Chevrolet's HYDRAULIC BRAKES ALL- SILENT HEADLIGHTS WITH SEPARATE PARKING Mrs. Oliver of Marquette and guest.

Mra. Doherty of Detroit, visited hero Wednesday. They are old residents. A J. Spears, who operated boat hero this summer for deep sea trolling.

left Wednesday for his home in Traverse City His boat. The Dawn. has been put in dry dock here on the Bay Shore for the winter. Eva Anthony of Manistique was visitor here recently. Mr.

and Mrs. William Brain and Mr. and Mrs. Berry of Germfar'; spent Tuesday evening with friends here Mrs. Peter Carpenter has returned from Gormfask where she visited friends a fow days.

Morris Horwitz loft Tuesday for Chicago. Mrs. Bernice Finnucan loft Tuesday to visit relatives in ('hicagO for several Mesdames Roberts and Senecal. Ted Senecal and Louise Roberts were in Munising Tuesday. Mr.

and Mrs. Albert LaCombe were recent Munising visitors. Mrs. John Mixon. who has boon patient in the hospital at Sault Sto.

Mario was brought home Sunday It is expected she will ho taken somewhere later for an operation. Al Anderson of the Sault Hardware Company was a business caller Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Trudell and guests. Mr.

and Mrs. J. F. Rous of Bav City. were the guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs.

R. E. Brien of Munising at Camp A Wham. Kingston Lake. New Member Added Mr.

J. H. Roundtree of Grand Marais was appointed to the is County Road Commission for a four vear term at the Board of Supervisors Meeting held Tuesday in Munising. Other members on the Road Commission Mr. Bartells and Mr.

Burroughs of Munising. Supervisor H. Thompson attended the meeting Tuesday. R. To Rent or Sell use the Classified columns.

Chernolet most It's liantly the performing nation's again Chevrolet just eight out of for a Again' No other motor car can match its all-round value Test its Prices Low acceleraating Costs Relax as Upkeep. And then you AND UP, at best- based on rail optional equipment -priced car! Prices subject to guards- extra on Motors Value. OUTSIDE NEW FULL- BODIES Perfected Knee-Action Riding SYNCRO- TRANSMISSION LIGHTS IMPROVED SHOCKPROOF seat cushion. Only Chevrolet Chevrolet's New such high quality such low Teachers To Take Oath Of Office Monday, Oct. 23 Teachers' oaths will be administered by William Warmington, president of the Escanaba board of education.

at the junior high school Monday, October 23, from 3:13 to 4 o'clock. The oath will be given to persons who are not teaching now but who have life certificates. Ac. cording to the state law passed at the recent session of legislature. teachers must take the oath of office not Inore than 90 days after September 25 if they wish their teaching certificates valid.

Under the previous statute. it was necessary for teachers to take the oath of office every year. This was amended. however. and teach erg now take the oath only once, that when they start teaching.

Teachers of the public schools, St. Joseph and St. Anne will be given the oath nest week. Miller Is Elected Iron C. A.

Miller. Kingsford village manager was re-elected president of the Iron Mountain Kingsford Winter Sports association for the ensuing vear at the organization meeting hold at his office in the Kingsford village building. Other officers are Frank Russell. Vice president; R. Bath.

treasurer. and Bruce Guild secretary. The latter two were likewise renamed. Directors all officers and James Clula. George Wallner and Carl Israelson.

Only tentative plans for 1939-40 winter sports program were discussed. This year's schedule will again be featured by annual amateur ski tournament on Pine Mountain hill--the high est and longest artificial ski jump in the world. most brilbeautiful, produced by of builder and value quality first in sales has nine been years! last the Buy it 85-H. P. VALVE-IN-HEAD-SIX gives Oper- Low at $659 Flint, Michigan.

Transportation state and local taxes (it any), and accessories--extra. change without notice. Bumper Master 85 series. A General BY FISHER NEW EXCLUSIVE SUPER- SILENT VALVE-IN-HEAD LARGER TIPTOE- CLUTCH NEW CRYSTAL- CLEAR HI- SAFETY-PLATE GLASS Chevrolet has more than 175 important modern features. Special De Luse and Master De Luse Series.

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