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The Escanaba Daily Press from Escanaba, Michigan • Page 7

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TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 1916 THE ESCA NABA (MICH I PAGE SEVEN FENiCCS AHEAD OF A PLATOON OF BiLL A CtG LIKE THAT, ENERV WATCHES VAINA GAS PUTS OUT TEAROOM FIRE Smoke Damage Caused By Two Blazes Here Easter Morning LAKE SEAMEN WAGES RAISED But Mine Strikes Hold Up Movement Of Vessels Bernhard Malison Named Bay de Noe Twp. Supervisor Obituary A tank of carbon dioxide gas, released when the fire burned the, hose attached to it, put out a I Maze of unknown origin which arted sometime late Saturday night 01 early Sunday morning in the basement of the Hoyler tea room, 906 Ludington street, but not before the fire had done onsive smoke and soot damage throughout the store. The carbon dioxide is used in' making carbonated water at the, shop but happens to be an important chemical in fire fighting The presence of the tank probably i pr rented the tea room from be-! ing almost completely destroyed. 1 Louis Hoyler, proprietor of the tea room, discovered the tire damage when he opened the shop about 10 Sunday, morning and city firemen were called though the blaze was completely extinguished then. Another fire Sunday morning at die Harry Gierke tavern, 123 North 10th street, was caused by an overheated motor in a refrigerator unit and firemen put out the blaze in a few minutes.

There as considerable damage to tne refrigerator and other smoke carnage throughout the tavern. The tavern fire was discovered hortly before 9 Sunday' iimming by Clarence (Andy) Lenhart, SIS North 16th who called the fire department. Veterans Buying Homes Now Advised To "Take Easy" Veterans bent on buying homes wee are advised to it because they have 10 years in bii'h to take advantage of the w. t-loan guarantees by v. and a 10-to-l chance, doing better by proceeding This advice comes from the Vet runs Administration informa- '-cuter and from con orns handling such It was issued in connection a ruling by the Veterans that the loans be i on a valuation.

it. is ly the requirements were normal" valuation. forms from which the stricken are the loan concerns, users have pointed ies in finding a with demands as also advised cau- as did officials of the Fed- Housing Administration i appraisals are being tsd down than are aDproved, siv. They attribute that 1 act shat the Veterans Ad- considers prices too The new ruling requires the value be set at a in the light of present con" and that the appraisal be influenced by personal CANDIDATE William E. Miron, who has served as Delta county sheriff continuously since 1932, yesterday said that he will be a candidate tor reelection.

Sheriff Miron, a Democrat, yesterday filed nominating petitions for a place on the ballot in the June 18 primary election. UNION TO MEET HERE Teimsters Chauffeurs Local 328 Will Be Host To Croup A quarterly meeting of the Wiseoivin Drivers. with the Teamsters and Chauffeurs Union. Local 328. A.

F. of as host will be held in F.seanaba Thur-- dav and Friday at union hall, it was terday bv Arnold of the Wisconsin live card. The executive board will meet Wednesday afternoon to plan the agenda for the meeting and to formulate recommendations which will be presented to the union representatives. On Thursday there will be discussions concerning dairies and condensaries in Connection with the union organization, and discussion on Friday will be devoted to other teamster craft' There also will be received on Friday a report bv a special committee on state-wide agreements covering' workers in the building and construction trades. Scheduled to attend the meeting are John S.

Pucago. Teamsters Tntcrnatku el representative, and John Hoaglund. president of Wi-'-onsfn Drivers, will presidt. Both men are from Milwaukee Local 328 will entertain the delegates at a dinner Thursday evening. announced yes- Al sten, member Driver- execu- While union miners continue or strike for more pay.

the majority of 18,000 officers and crewmen ot the Great Lakes bulk cargo fleet wait impatiently to the season at wages voluntarily boo-ted by vessel owners to the highest figures ever paid seamen anywhere in the world. the chance they have to earn a total income this season that should be greater even than in rushed wartime years, when frozen shipping lanes were broken open at the earliest possible date," President A. T. Wood of the Lake Association pointed out, being cut down daily by the tie-up of cargo sources. A majority of the vessels are still at the docks and even the operation of those now sailing may be curtailed for lack of Seamen of the bulk cargo fleet, who are non-union except for a negligible few, have been handed substantial wage increases by the vessel operators.

The latter went to bat for their men and won the necessary approval from government agencies of the following all-time high pay scale: Wheelsman $216.00 Watchman 213.00 205.50 Deck 180.00 Deckhand ..........................166.50 Oiler 213.00 Fireman 213.00 Coal Passer 166.80 Chief Cook 300.00 Second Cook 205.50 Porter 166.50 these rates of pay are higher than any eve) recorded in the maritime the Lake spokesman stated. are exclusive of the regular bonus payments and the provision of good meals and lodging aboard ship for each "All men, including those who begin without previous experience. as deckhand, coal passer or porter at $166.50 plus board and he said, eligible for the customary 10 per cent bonus on their total wages when they finish the season." Following the resignation of Wesley Anderson as supervisor ot Bay de Noe township, the township board recently appointed Bernard Mattson, Stoningttoi tanner, to till the unexpired tenn which ends in the spring of Anderson, Bay de Noe supervisor since 1938, resigned becaust of the press of his personal business. he advised the Bay de Nix township board. Mattson has served Bay de Not: township and the school district; in several capacities over a period of years.

He township clerk, and he has also been secretary of the school board. At the time of Ms appointment as supervisor, he was justice of the peace and a member of the township board of review, positions from which he has resigned to become supervisor. Next meeting of the Deli county board of supervisors will be Saturday, April 27, when it will hear charges made the Delta county road commissioners and engineer. CHRISTIAN F. WORC11 Funeral services for Christian F.

Worch, well known Trombley 1 timber jobber, who died Saturday i night, will be held at the Finnish Lutheran church in Rock two this afternoon, with Rev. L. R. Lund of Escanaba officiating. Burial will be in the Rock cemetery.

Mr, Worch was born ir New York City Sept. 17, 1872. and came to from Bear Lake, lower Michigan, 45 years ago. He is survived by three sons and one daughter: Harry, Rock: JOINS STATE POI.H I Iron Francis Treado, son of Mr. and Mrs John Treado.

of Miehigamme. and who has returned to duty with the Michigan state police after serving 33 months with the Military Police of the Army Air Corps, has been assigned to the Iron Mountain post. Trooper Treado joined the state police Sept. 26, 1941, and served at Detroit and Jackson before his Fayette, Mich. Mrs.

Colin Green is confined to her home by illness. Leslie Birk and son. Duane vis- ited at the Wallace Birk home in Ensign Sunday evening. Mrs, Axel Rasmussen and Mrs. Ben Osdahl visited friends and in Waupaca, over the past weekend.

Mrs. Herbert Piz.zala, daughtei Joyce, Mrs. Herbert daughters Barbara Jean and Donna Fave were Escanaba visitors Monday. Miss Evon Smith of Chicago Is visiting at the home of her parents, Mi and Mrs. Win.

Smith, Mrs. Lawrence St, Ours, Mrs Fred Van Remortel and Mrs. Jack La Salle spent the weekend in Green Bav. 1 Mrs. Fred Lang, Mrs.

Harold and Mrs. Henry Lang were Escanaba visitors Monday. REDHEADS BURNED In the time of the Ptolemies, Egyptians' were so violently op! posed to red hair that they burned I a red-haired maiden once a year. Only 78 per cent of the fats and I oils imported from the Philippines and other Pacific islands for industrial purposes will be available this year. August, Chicago; Albert, Los Angeles; and Mrs, Pauline Lueis- dorff, New York City.

The latter has been staying with her father during his illness the past few months. Mr. Worch is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Robertson, Frank ford and Mrs. Pauline Ellis, Chicago, and six grandchildren.

The body will be removed from the Anderson Funeral Home to the Finnish Lutheran church in! Rock at one this after- noon. PATRICIA ANN Funeral services for Patricia I Ann Bazinet were held yesterday morning at nine at the Sacred Heart church of Rock, Rev'. Fr. Alphonse Coignard offi- ciating. Burial was in the Rock 1 cemetery.

I Honorary pallbearers, class- mates of the deceased, were Shirley Johnson, Barbara Larson, Ma- i tie Ramseth, Althea, Marlene and Nerval LaLonde. Those from out of town ho at- tended the services were Mr, anti Mrs. Urban Trombley, Munising: Allred Trumble; Detroii; Mrr Ralph Bazinet, Perkins; Mr. and Mrs. William Trudeli, Perkins; Mrs.

John Filazetti. NVgatmee and the following people from Escanaba: Mr, and Mrs. Romeo i Beauchamp, Mr. and Mrs. Trombley, Mr, and Mrs.

John Cass. Winifred Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. George Houle, William Wells Mr and Mr- John Rheattme, Arthur Messier, and son, Don.

FORCED TO DRINK 11 A When its coffee apply from the Dutch East Indies was cut off in; 1782. to tea, i it began to import from India. 17 Seeks Typists 1 nd Stenographers Typists and stenographers are sought by the U. S. Navy for employment in Washington, D.

and Russell V. Pearson, civilian representative of the Navy Department, will be at the U. S. Employment Service office, 1323 Ludington, all day today to interview applicants and make appointments. Salaries start at $1,704 per year for those without experience.

$1 1902 per year for those with at least one experience. pointees will be expected to leave i for their new jobs within 30 days, i Housing in Washington is guaran- teed by the Navy department, and meals are served at cost at the Navy cafeteria. BIRDS PERFUMED BANQUETS I Scented banquet rooms were an creation of ancient Greece. wings of birds were saturated with perfume and the birds I were permitted to fly about while 'guests were eating. BEAUTY SPOT The Grand Canyon of the Colorado river is 278 miles long and, at one point, it is 13 miles wide and about 8000 feet deep.

NOW you CAN GET A LOAN OF What Cm YOU DO To More mit that veteran expense, spot ap- preiudice or It was also pointed federal act requires the to stand the appraisal usually about $15 tor a praisal, and more outside the city Also emphasized was the fa0 property owners, and not tne appraisers, were responsible for setting the prices higher than is considered sound. Our Boarding House With Major Hoople VMWSTHM DRAPERY SOUR LITTLE JEST, V4EARUHG? A MY LAUGHED AT YOU LOOR Li Kb 60M6- THE VlRlGHT BOOT TRYING TO LEAVE TOVYM TWO BACK. IV YOU MAY NOT SMlRK WHEN TELL YOU THAT A DETECTIVE I LIVE: MOVE iS WATCHED IE OF SCORES OF CHARACTERS' In Respect to the Memory of John Peterson This Store Will Be Closed All Day Wednesday Peterson Shoe Store you CAU about oceans of the soap and soap powders you need so and let he fat that help make them dribble down the drain. Some day, sure, get more soap. But when? Not until the industrial fat supply has been built up tremendously.

Right now, it is at a record low. Suppose, though, you want: soaps to come back to the counter sooner can you do? Out Our Way By Wilhams WHY MOTHERS GET i P-AT 1-12 WE ALWAYS SPRAY PAINT with Pi pm It's Time Now To Think About Renovating With A Smooth, Point Sprnying Job. A New Coat Of Sprayed Faint Will Work Wonders On I urni- ture Window Screens Lattice Work and Arbors Concrete and stucco, Call Us Today For A Free Estimate, Horace Provo Thaxter Show We Deliver PROVO SIGN SERVICE 611 Ludington Street Phone 1095 you your used fats as carefully as during the war. There's more meat now more it to to it 's-jots easier. You American housewives ire already turning in a healthy share of our present industrial fat supply.

If you slacken up, naturally be fats. And less fats mean Jess soaps, less of all peacetime products. So keep saving You get 4 1 for every pound every pound makes about two pounds of the soaps you need fVhere there's tat- there's soap KEEP TURNING IN USED FATS TO HELP MAKE MORE SOAR POISON IVY A IT. S. GOVERNMENT Report announces the discovery of a new tannic acid treatment for ivy poisoning-.

The treatment has been found excellent; it is gentle and safe, dries up the blisters in a surprisingly short within 2t hours. These government findings are incorporated in the new product Ask for it at your drug store. 59c. yx ry IVY DRY. 68 St IV I X.J I s300 00 OR LESS AND TAKE UP TO 18 MONTHS TO Fast Confidential Service Men or Women, Married or Single, Are Welcome Borrow fur Fuel, Home or Car Repairs.

Clothing, Doctor Bills, Farm Needs, or Anv Other Personal or Business Needs Come in or Telephone Cash While You Malt! LOANS MADE ON SIGNATURE CAR. I CRM 11 RE, AND OTHER PLANS Thousands of Satisfied Customers Home of "p0y Day" oans for ilui able goods still restric ted to 12 months LIBERTY loan corp HIS Lud. fit. Ph. 1255 Glen MeCorjr, Mfr.

WHEN A MATTER OF laixA A VI farmi HGO00 For the biggtft moment tn her hft and ynun Garland Ring, ht tame high itandard for 80 tart. Prtttd from $52 50 to $500.00, Novack's Jewelry Store FARMERS FORGET jm.cgr A TOMORROW IS THE DAY be sure to attend SECOND ANNUAL Tractor Educational Meeting TO BE HELD AT THE Northern Motor Co. ESCANABA Wednesday, April 24th STARTING PROMPTLY AT 10 A. M. hour of interesting and educational movies will be shown.

I cud Ferguson factory instructors will be in attendance to show you how to get the most out oi your Ford Tractor and Ferguson Implements, WHEEL-LESS IMPLEMENTS Lunch and Refreshments Served Fail To Attend.

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