~The Ortonville Progress VOL. III. NO. 12. ORTONVILLE, MICHIGAN, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1933 ° WHOLE NUMBER 107 Goodrich Home News The February meeting of the Lotus class was held last week at the home of Mrs. L. D. Frick. Thirty members responded to roll call with a yerse from the Bible. Mrs. Nellie Bullock gave an interesting paper on “Noted Women” and Miss Ruth Walter gave a reading, Present day current events were discussed, after which games and contests were en-| joyed. The hostess, assisted by Mrs. F. B. Smith, Miss Mary Richmond and Mrs, Fred Sharland served re- freshments. A Mother and Daugh- ter banquet will take the place’ of the March meeting, The following committee chairmen have been ap- pointed: Mrs, William Yerkey, Miss Tiva Smith, Mrs, L, D. Frick, Mrs. E. J. Pierson and Mrs, Bert Crabbe. The L. T. I, an organization of the W. C, T. U, under the leadership of Mrs. Mathew LaBair, met at the home of Mrs. Victor Burdick Friday evening, February 3rd. Fifteen mem- bers were present, After an interest- ing meeting refreshments _ were served. The next meeting will be held March 3rd at the home of Mrs. George Moreau. Mrs. A. J. Brendel entertained the Bridge Club Monday evening, Febru- ary 6th, Honors were awarded to Mrs, Claude Ross. Mrs. William Brosius, Mrs, Dewey Roth and Mrs. Willis Rockafellow were guests of the club in the absence of Mrs. F. B. Smith, Miss Ruth Walter and Mrs. Sumner LePard. The Tuesday Bridge Club met with Mrs. LaVern Swiers. Honors were awarded to Mrs. William Brosius, Refreshments were served by the hostess, The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Drew Ries, Tuesday, February 14th. The Goodrich Woman’s club will meet today (Friday) with Mrs. W. J. Putnam. The meeting is to be in the form of a colonial party. Colonial costumes will be worn and a colonial program is being planned. Tea will be served. The W. C. T. U. will meet Wed- esday, Febru 15th with Mrs. eorge Putnam, A pot luck dinner will be served at noon, Each mem- bor is requested to bring a guest. Civie League met Wednesday, February 8th at the home of Mrs. y Mellon, A study of the World's Fair and the Century of Progress is being taken up. The regular meeting of the Grange will be held at the hall Saturday, February 11th, Pot luck dinner at noon. ‘The members of the Jolly Workers club and their husbands were enter- tained at the home of Mrs, J. Me- Glashen, Wednesday, February 8th. The Masonic Lodge will sponsor the annual Father and Son banquet ti be held February 2ist. The speak- er will be former Judge Dodge. The regular meeting of the O. E. S. will be held February 15th, A pot luck supper will be served, Mr, and Mrs, Claude Ross and daughter Joan spent Saturday with relatives at Pontiac. Euchre club met at the home of Mr, and Mrs. George Enders Mon- day evening, February 6th, Mrs. Myrtle Stanard and sons have purchased the Drew Ries house and will move there soon. Maccabees met Satur- ‘y 4th with Mrs. Eugene The Lad. day. Febr Dalby. Mrs. George Putnam was hostess to the Art Club Tuesday, afternoon, February 7th, The Senior class held a bake sale Saturday from which they received about $7. The seniors served a chile con carne supper at the church Thurs- day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Richards are moving into the Van Kirk house on M-15. ‘A, J, Brendel and several boys vis- ited M. S..C. last Thursday. Miss Ellen Yerkey has been visit- ing relatives at Detroit. The Progress is now on sale at Brigham’s Drug Store—3e per copy: [oT The Oakland County Pomona will hold their next meeting at Davis- burg Tuesday, February 14. The Capital Grange degree team from Lansing will be here Saturday, February 18, to give the third and | fourth degrees to new candidates. The Ladies’ Literary Club will meet at the home of Mrs, Clarence Kier February 16 instead of at the home of Mrs, James R, Leece. There wiil be a Lincoln Day program and roll call will be answered by somé- thing concerning Lincoln, The We-Need-Ja class of the Bap- |tist Church will hold its next meet- ing at the home of Mrs, Halbert Losch, next Wednesday, February 15, with pot luck dinner at noon fol- lowed by business meeting and elev- tion of officers. There will be a W. W. G. meeting at the home of Mrs, Gerald Brandt Saturday afternoon at 2:30. The Ortonville Local of the Mich- igan Milk Producers Association will hold their annual banquet at the Methodist Church parlors Thursday noon, February 16, In the afternoon they will go to the Town Hall for their program, Two of the speakers will be Roy Reynolds, Oakland Coun- ty Sheriff, and Mr, Beach of the M. M.P. A. Next Wednesday evening, Febru- ary 15 at the Methodist Church par- lors there will be another meeting for those interested in the study of | government, George Kimball, Jr., County Y. M,C, A. man, will be there and he would like to see a good crowd. Everyone is welcome, Bald Eagle Lake News Mrs. Chester Watts visited sister in Fenton Wednesday. Mr, and Mrs, William Sprague spent Thursday in Detroit. Mrs. Jessie Honert has been spending three weeks at St. Clair. Koy Crvder’s have a phone install- ed at their residence. Norm Holtzman and family had! dinner with William Sprague and wife Tuesday. Mrs. Nacoli is still confined to her home with a severe cold her Asa Henry’s Garage Burns Fire of an undetermined origin destroyed the frame garage of Asa Henry at Bald Eagle Lake at noon Thursday. The Ortonville Fire De- partment made the run but arrived too late to do any good. ‘The building was a total loss and two Buick automobiles stored there were also burned, If the wind had been from another quarter it would have been almost impossible to save some of the other cottages nearby. Citizens’ Conference on the Crisis of Education A Michigan Citizens’ Conference on the Crisis of Education, to be held at the Prudden Auditorium in Lansing Wednesday, February 15, is being called jointly by thirteen state-wide organizations. The Con- ference will be similar in purpose to the Citizens’ Conference~ on the Crisis in Education that was held in Washington, D. C., January 5 and 6, The responsibilities of education, as they relate to the progress and welfare of the citizens of Michigan in the present: social, civil turmoil, will be presented by representative speakers at morning and_ afternoon programs. Invitations to the Confer- ence are being issued in a joint ap- peal signed by the chief state officer of the following organizations: American Association of Univer- sity Women, Mrs. W. D. Henderson, state president ‘American Legion, John more, state commander Child Study Clubs of Michigan, Mrs. Verne A. Lowden, state pres- ident Exchange Clubs of Michigan, Verne A, Earle, state president Federation of Business and Pro- fessional Women’s Clubs, J. Maude Gleason, state president Federation of Labor, Frank Wade, state president Federation of Women’s Clubs, Mrs. R. I. C. Prout, state president Michigan District of Kiwanis In- ternational, Arthur E. Pierpont, dis- trict governor League of Women Voters, Mrs. S. B. Moffett, state president Michigan Congress of Parents and Teachers, Mrs. David W. Stewart, president Michigan Education Association, Otto W. Haisley, president Rotary International Clubs of Michigan, Paul S. Bond, 35th district governor, and Emmet Richards, 23d district governor American Federation of Soropti- mist Clubs, Bernadine Schefneker, W.. Gil- regional director Ortonville Home News The W. C. T, U. met Tuesday at. The many friends of Mrs. John School News | Raymond Button is still absent | from school but we are looking for- | ward to his return in the near future. | Remember the Junior-Senior Car- the home of Mrs. Effie Tibbals.; Waltz will be glad to know that she] ,.. a a a 73 There was a Franes Willard pro-|is improving, now being able to sit) ee ree a pene gram. Mrs, Paton of Pontiac gave a very interesting talk regarding the girlhood life of Miss Willard. Mrs. Wilders dressed to represent Miss Willard told of meeting her and how everyone liked her, Because of the inclement weather there, were only ten present but they all had a good time, 3 The regular meeting of the O. E. S. was held last Weinesday evening. Because of illness in the family George H. Kimball, Jr., was unable to attend the meeting Wednesday in the Methodist Church parlors. Ray- mond Baker led the discussion in the absence of Mr, Kimball. There were only eight present sut the weather was not very suitabk to get out in. At the Missionary meeting Tues- day held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Robert Wilders there were six teen present. Dinner was served at| noon with a program after. Mrs. Robert Cassedy gave a talk and reading, “Christian Americanization” and Mrs. William McCauley led a missionary quiz. The East Grovelind Pedro Club met at the home cf Mr. and Mrs. Claude Owen Mondzy evening, Feb- ruary sixth, Pot lick dinner was served at 7:30. Winners of first prize were Ida McGinnis and Fred Merriweather, _ corsolation, Cora Mills, Vernon McGinnis. In a letter from wen Mann who is working in a god mine in Mon- tana he says everthing is going good although he gits homesick for Ortonville at times. He is working for Clifford Wells vhom many will remember as a famer Ortonville boy. Mr. and Mrs, Heiry Koester and Mr, and Mrs. Walta Diener attend- ed a 500 party jast Twesteay-everimy at the home of Mr. and Mrs, Herbert Schiffman. Lunch was served and four tables of 500 were at play. Friends of Dr. G, E. Failing, Ox- rd, who Yor the-pust five years has been T. B. testing cattle in Oakland County, will be pleased to know that he is doing regular veterinary work from his home in Oxford, Wednesday night about ten o'clock the fire department was called to the home of Harold Ryckman. Their chimney burned out and the wood- work around the chimney caught afire, The fire was soon put out and the damage was slight. With the arrest of the bandits that held up Beckman’s Station and a store at Randall Beach another crime has been solved as well. Carl Powers, one of the bandits and a former’ Ortonville boy, helped rob Petoskey’s store one night last fall. Ross Wolfe is taking a short course in Horticulture at the Michi- gan State College at East Lansing. Fred Smith and Rev, K. S. North spent Tuesday in Flint. Mr, and Mrs, Ralph Auten and family of Farmington were callers in Orionville and vicinity Sunday. Mrs. Auten is spending the week with her sister, Mabel Brandt, Mr, and Mrs, Harry Ogg and daughter of Pontiac visited the lat- ter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Frick, over the week-end. up some, Mr, and Mrs. Lambert Hadley and sons and Mrs, Myron Rundell were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William McGinnis. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Owen and Mrs. Blanche Mann were dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mrs. Martha Owen, A dance was held at the Grange Hall February 3, sixty numbers be- ing present. Stoner’s Orchestra from Flint furnished the music. contest, The Senior Class has increased their membership by two members since last semester. Marion Krueyko, formerly of the Pershing High School, Detroit, and Anna Wallace, also a former resident of Detroit. ‘Anna attended here last semester as a Junior but has enough credits to graduate in June. The Hi-Y club which meets every Monday noon has made plans to visit Pontiac Thursday evening, February 16,-to see a basketball game and possibly a wrestling match, Later in the year they have several other Mr, and Mrs, Jay Auten and fam-| places of interest that they plan to v of Royal guests at the here, homes of relatives Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Blanchard of Flint were callers recently at the home of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Ed Stevens. At the Grange meeting last Satur- day over 70 sat down to dinner, In the afternoon 11 candidates took their first and second degrees. Mr. and. Mrs, Earl Bowren and [la Downey were dinner guests at the home of Jack Avery Sunday. Miss Ida Bryan and Miss Bell O’Neil of Flint were callers Sunday at the home of Sarah Kingsley. Sarah Kingsley spent several days last week in Keego Harbor and Elizabeth Lake. There will be special services Sun- day night at the Epworth League hour at the Methodist Church, Alex Solley attended the Dairy Oak were Sunday] vis it. Junior and Senior Carnival Everybody come to the school house at 7:45 tonight for the biggest hit of the year. It is going to be good. Visit our lunch room and eat the best. We have a specialty in candy made by the most famous candy makers — including the teach- ers of the high school. Don’t miss the one act play; it is guaranteed to make you laugh, Take a chance and fish in our fish pond and catch a whale, And don’t forget the blanket raffle and the popularity contest. The blanket that is on display in the bakery shop window will be raffled oft at the end of the camival. Get a ticket from any Junior or Senior. ‘And last but not least the main show; you will remember it for years. Only the best put on by the best, the Minstrel Show is great. Old or young, married or single come to the carnival and enjoy yourselves. Men’s Show in Grand Rapids th sxeek.,, William Turner is quite ill yet and would like to see some of his friends and cronies. Pigiiies Leece continues stocimprove: and was able to attend the Business Men’s luncheon Monday noon. Miss Frances Wolfe week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, LeRoy Wolfe. Alan Stevens is now operating the Springfield Garage on U. S.-10 just south of the Canteen, Mrs, K. S. North is confined to her bed with an attack of the flu and sore throat, Mr. and Mrs. John Q, Taylor: took dinner at the home of Mr, and Mrs. LeRoy Wolfe last Friday. Mrs, Blanche Mann and Mrs. Lila Berry were at Mrs, Charles Owen’s fer dinner Thursday evening. Mrs. Blanche Mann and _ son Harold were weekend visitors at the home of Mrs, F, Buzzell in Flint. The Masons had a school of in- struction at their meeting last Tues- day evening. Rev. K. 8, North is now driving an Essex Coach. |. Mrs. Clare Wolfe and Mrs. Arthur | Robinson spent Tuesday in Flint, Finger Nail Biting Mothers who punish their children for biting their finger nails should, in the light of recent French exper- iments, start punishing themselves instead, For finger nail biting, which is termed nothing more than finger nail eating, has been found to be a dis- ease caused by hunger. Sufferers, according to the French scientists, are not hungry for food, but for two vital elements in food, notably vita- mins B and D. Quite by accident, during the treatment of an alcoholic patient for nervousness, was the discovery made, The patient, fed a diet rich in vitamins B and D, suddenly stopped biting his nails. Several children afflicted with the habit which has distressed so many ‘American mothers, were given the same diet, with the discovery that the disease can be eradicated in eight or ten days by dietetic means. Experiments applied to animals revealed further that cannibalism can be induced in-a female of a species by feeding a deficiency diet, and can be eradicated by proper nourishment, World’s Fair Geysers Made on University Models Sightseers at the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago next summer will view. glass models of Old Faithful and other geysers which will show exactly how these natural wonders operate. The models, of un- breakable glass, are being copied from those used to demonstrate to the geology cl of Michigan. The Michigan modet is a cone of iron, swung point upward on a tripod, and with the bottom sealed. When filled with water and heated from the bottom, the mechan- ies of the operation of the natural geyser are revealed. ~ Vitamin B, which promotes nerve health and appetite, is found in many monly served in American homes, but it is subject to diminution in cooking. Vitamin D, which is valu- able for promoting bone growth and for rickets prevention in children, is found in certain edible ocean fish and fish oils—Pontiae Press. spent the! of the fruits and vegetables com-| Churches BAPTIST CHURCH Rey. K, S. North, Pastor 10:30 a, m, Morning worship. 10:30 a, m, Junior Church, * 1:45 a) m. Sunday Schovl. 3:00 p. m, Sunday School at Algoe | School House. 6:30 p. m. B. Y. P. U. 7:30 p. m. Evening service. 7:30 p, m. Thursday prayer meet- ing, OAKWOOD M. CHURCH Rey. Walter Luce, Minister 11:00 a. m. Sunday School. 12:00 m. Morning worship. 6:00 p. m, Epworth League. Wednesday, 7:30 p. m, Prayer meeting. ORTONVILLE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rey. Walter Luce, Minister 10:30 a. m, Morning worship. 11:45 a. m. Sunday School. 0 p. m, Junior League. 0p. m. Epworth League, 0 p. m. Union service at Baptist Church. 7:30 p. m, Wednesday Choir prac- tice, 7:30 p. m. Thursday Prayer mect- ing. Fishermen, Attention A bill has been introduced by Rep. O'Neil in the State Legislature which would make necessary a $1 license for anyone taking fish from any waters under the jurisdiction of the State at any time. A man and his wife might use the same license. Beautify Parks by Planting Elm Trees Several of southern Michigan's state parks will be beautified this winter by the planting of 1,500 small elm trees. These trees, varying in size from 12 to 15 feet high, will be planted in the several Dodge Broth- ers and Bloomer Parks and the Walter J. Hayes Park. The elm trees are the first large hardwood trees to be planted in the state parks. Several thousand small- er maple, élm, oak and locust trees have been planted in various parks in past years. Since Michigan began a program of beautification of its state parks, about 300,000 white, Norway and jack pine seedlings and transplants have been planted and more than 5,000 shrubs of various kinds have been placed, The Progress is now on sale at Brigham’s Drug Store—8e per copy- Mrs. Howard Burt Dies After Long IlIness Mrs. Mabel Brigham Burt, daugh- ter of Frank and Grace Brigham, was born into this world at. Orton- ville, July 81, 1905. Following an iliness of ten weeks, God, in his in- finite mercy, saw fit to take her from this world on February 2,.1933 at the early age of 27 years, 6 months and 2 days. Yet into these few brief years was crowded a most complete and eventful life, A short service was held Monday at the Waterford home, after which a service was held at the home of her parents at 2:30 p. m. Rev. F. R. in charge, Burial was in le cemetery. the Ortom Sorrow came early into this young life, Mabel was but three years of age when her mother passed away. Thus, at an early age, her life’s mis- sion was actively begun in bringing comfort to a grieving father’s heart. Later, following her father’s remar- riage, it became her privilege to help ker new mother in rearing three Inothers: Gordon, David and Grant. Sorrow came afresh when Grant was accidentally taken away May 10, 1928, Mabel and Howard first met in the second grade at school, They were childhood sweethearts, graduating from Ortonville High school in 1923 together and went away to college together, She graduated from the History und Music department of the Michigan State Normal College at Ypsilanti. Married Septeinber twentieth 1924 at the beginning of their second year in college, they have been blessed with six children, five of whom sur- © the mother: Howard, Jr., 7, 6, Max, 4, Blaine, 18 months, and Barry, 11 weeks, Donald Frank Burt was born February 24, 1930, and died October 18, 1930. ‘A host of friends have joined the relatives in mourning the passing of this loved one. She was a member of the Methodist Church and. the Order of the Hastern Star. “Bxempiilying ‘ner “file “iu tuet tase illness, this loving mother thought not of her own suffering but only of her family, never complaining, smil- ing after the cruelest of trials, courageous to the last, fighting to live that she inight -sacrifice-more for her loved ones. s | Could aught more be said for so noble a life than this: “She did only good; she had only friends; she lived and died for her loved ones.” May we quote from a friend, the follow- ing tribute: Reverie At the death of Mrs, Mabel Burt ‘last week Mrs. Minnie Saltzer wrote | the following poem and sent it to Burt as it is so characteristic of Mrs. Burt as we knew her I am pass- ing it on to you. In fancy I can see her tripping down the village street, | A smile of joy upon her sweet young face. ‘The tendrils of her hair cling lov- ingly to her check; | The bobbing curls add to her win- |__ someness. | Now seated ‘church | She renders praise to God, While the fresh girl voices of the | choir | Pour out their songs of joy. at an organ in the Next, I see a maiden with her lover, | So pensive, sweet and dear. And then I picture her sweetly smiling, as She sits gazing up into the eyes of | her husband, Still another picture comes to me: ‘A mother bending o’er a bed Wherein her babies sleep. The same sweet smile is on her face, ‘As she tenderly tucks them in and arranges the light. Today the scene has changed,— The little happy child is now a mem- ory, The smiling maiden too is gone, The loving ‘wife and mother ceased her ministrations. has The quiet form in which her soul reposed Is all that is left to those who mourn her passing. Rest on dear little mother, peaceful be your sleep. Knowing that some day your loved ones will again be with you over there. Even as you have gone to those you loved and lost awhile. Minnie H. Saltzer. Oakland Leads Oakland county, having one of the largest centers of population in Michigan, and generally considered as a purely industrial area, is one of the three leading counties in the take of furs. x ORTONVILLE, MICHIGAN THE ORTONYILLE PROGRESS CAMERON COVENTRY, Editor and Manager EVELETH HANCHER, Publisher Published every Friday at Orton- ville, Michigan. Subscription price $1.00 per year, in advance. In Canada, $1.50. ADVERTISING RATES Classified Advertising:— Per line if cash accompanies order .05 Per line if charged. 08 Minimum charge . Display Advertisin; Per column inch Minimum. charge Entered as second-class matter at the Post Office at Ortonville, Mich., under the Act of March 3, 1879. Ortonville, Mich., February 10, 1933 North Groveland Mr. and Mrs. John Bacon and daughter Olive visited Mrs. Bacon’s mother at Flushing recently. Miss Virla Jean McCafferty spent the week end at her home in Farm- ington, and also attended the zone meeting at Pontiac on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cole and chil- dren were called to Delton by the serious illness of his mother, Mr, and Mrs. Ed Stevens and daughters were Flint visitors Satur- day. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bacon and son of Detroit spent Sunday at the home of his brother, John Bacon. Mrs. Alice Sleeseman spent the week-end at the home of Thomas Terryah, Groveland Mr. and Mrs. Howard Horton and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Whithey enter- tained twenty-five couples at a din- ner and dance at the Goodrich hall Saturday evening, February 4. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Grear and daughter of Pontiac were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs, T, C. Husted. Mrs. C. Austin and daughter, Mrs. Hopkins and granddaughter, Thelma were Thursday guests of Mrs. Martha Downey, Mrs, Lillie Wright and daughter and Mrs. Janie Green were Monday callers of Mrs. Martha Downey. Mrs. Jennie Payne has been ill for the past week. Mrs. Ernest Williams, who was quite ill with flu and pneumonia, is able to be out again, Charles Beurmann has been con- fined to his home for several months on account of illness, Mrs, Claude Owen entertained the Ortonville Club Monday evening. February 6. 500 was played at which Mrs. William F, McGinnis re- ceived first prize while Mrs, Elden Mills got second prize. First prize for the men went to Fred Merry- weather and second to Jim Staples. New Sheriff Intends To Fulfill Pledge When Roy Reynolds was a candi- date last fall for the office of sher- iff of Oakland County, he pledged that if he were elected, he would give honest law enforeement. His activities during his first month in office indicate that he in- tends to fulfill that pledge. Slot machines disappeared as soon as he took office. There were only four in the village of Holly, and as soon as the business men were requested to remove them, they did so without any trouble at all. Walter Arnold continues as dep- uty under Sheriff Reynolds, In ac- cordance with instructions from headquarters, he notified all blind pigs known to be operating that they would not be tolerated. Several closed on receipt of the notice, The sheriff was in the community last Saturday, warning those that ha” not closed that unless they took the warming, the officers would close them by using an ax on their places The ax of the law has been used already in other parts of the count: and the sheriff evidently means business, DID YOU KNOW? That a submarine can dive from the surface of the water and sub- merge to a depth of 50 feet in sixty seconds ? That a submarine can be sub- merged to a depth of 52 feet anc make observations through its per- iscope? That submarines can navigate 300 feet under the surface of the water where sea pressure is 132 pounds per square inch? That the propulsion of submarines on the surface of the water is b’ Diese] engines and when submerge? is by electric motors receiving their current supply from storage bat- teries? That the above information was furnished by the Navy Recruiting Station, Detroit, Michigan? JOB PRINTING THE ORTONVILLE PROGRESS Three Million and a Half of Names | Added to Uncle Sam’s Income | Tax Roll by New Law Now in Effect new revenue act in the endeavor to balance the Dudget, it made subject to its income tax provisions an addi- tional number of persons estimated at three millions and a half. A real- ization of this fact is brought home by the appearance in the press of information relating to the payment of income taxes, There are two kinds of forms on which personal income tax returns are made, and it is important that you use the proper one. Form 100-A a single sheet blank, is for report- ing net incomes of not more than $5,000. Form 1040, a larger folded blank, is for net incomes of more than $5,000, The latter form must also be used by business and pro: fessional men and farmers, regard- less of the amount of the income. A farmer who keeps no books or keeps his books on a cash basis is also required to fill out another form, 1040-F and attach it to his re- turn, There is still another form for corporation returns, While all returns must be filed by midnight March 15, and at least one- fourth of the tax paid at that time, the rest of the tax, if desired, can be paid in three equal installments on June 15, September 15 and De- cember 15. This permits individuals to budget their tax payments, Under the law the exemption for married men and heads of families has been decreased from $3500 to $2500, the exemption for single per- sons is reduced from $1500 to $1000 and the 25 per cent reduction allow- ed in “earned incomes” has been en- tirely eliminated. The tax rate is 4 per cent on the first $4,000 above exemption and 8 per cent on the re- mainder. The exemption allowed on each child or dependent is $400. Income tax return blanks are ne- ing mailed by the internal revenue collectors to those persons who paid 2 federal tax last year, but the three millions and a half who are paying the tax the first time must apply for their own, Failure to do so is punishable by added penalty, fine or imprisonment. TELEPHONE LINE CARRIES MEDICINE TO SICK WOMAN ‘When the Devil’s River at Del Rio, Tex., overflowed its banks dur- ing the recent flooded condition in the Rio Grande Valley, washing out a bridge between Del Rio and Com- stock, a telephone line was utilized in a unique manner to transport medicine to a sick woman. Prior to the flood, a lineman working for the Del Rio and Win- ter Garden Telephone Company had been sent to Comstock, across the river, and when the bridge was washed away he was unable to re- turn to Del Rio. Meanwhile, the superintendent of the telephone company was at his office in Del Rio when a cowboy came in and told him that he necded help badly. The cowboy’s mother was sick in Comstock and needed medicine which could be obtained only in Del Rio and eithough he had the medi- cine, there was no way of getting it ‘oss the river. in this emergency, the superin- tendent, T. J. Paul, telephoned the lineman and had him come to the Comstock side of the river, where there is a two-wire toll line cross- ing some 700 feet in length. Ac- companied by the cowboy, Mr. Paul then went to the Del Rio side where he placed a wire loop over one of the toll wires and then cut the other wire, attaching the end of it to the loop. ‘Phe medicine was d to the loop, and the line man pulled it across the river and then delivered it to the sick mother. Mr, Paul, in turn, pulled the cut wire back with another wire which he had provided for the purpose, and then spliced it into service again. oul whether it is large or When congress last June passed a| P JOB PRINTING All kinds of job printing—busiiess cards to catalogs—are done in our shop. You will like the quality of our vork, the service we give, and the prices we aarge. Let us do your next piece of pinting — THE ORTONVILLE PROGESS 7 Advocate Many Ways To Help Conditions Ideas advanced by farmers for the improvement of agricultural condi- tions which were presented at meet- ings during Farmers Week included rice fixation, non-interference with governmental functions, harder work at home, better loan facilities, de- creased taxation, improved grading of products, regulation of trucking, and dozens of other remedies. Practices advocated by N. P. Beebe, Niles, were sale of quality goods, use of an attractive package, and the employment of good sales- manship. Mr. Beebe grows the larg- est amount of vegetables on muck soil of any middle-western farmer and his ideas apply more particular- ly to truck crops. Ernest A. Reuhs, Caledonia, said, “Farm efficiency has never as much as scratched the surface. We still work much as our fathers and grandfathers did, There are a lot of extra things to do to raise that extra money we need for our taxes. but, to do this, we must start at home instead of trying to run the government, G. S. Felt, Sparta, urged the farm- ers to improve the quality of their soil to reduce the per bushel cost of producing crops. Mr. Felt ex- plained how he had built up a run down farm by the use of green ma- nures and the keeping of livestock through vhich the produce of the farm could be marketed. A round robin discussion by grow- ers of rezulated harvests for be brought forth an array of conflicting opinions about the proper time to pull beets and the proper way to pile them. The dispute was unsettled but the grovers participating were somewhat cheered by the prediction by C. R. Oviatt, crops specialist, M. S. C., that higher prices are on the way. Michigan Scientists Uncover Ancient Fort Discovery of a large house of fort- like consiruction, which was prob- ably built by the inhabitants of an- cient Kannis, in Egypt, to ward off attacks of desert raiders, has been reported fo the University of Mich- igan by Director Enoch E. Peterson, of the University’s Egyptian Expe- dition. Karanis, an Egyptian town exist- ing from the third century B. ©. to the fifth century A. D., is being completely The recently found building is of large size, with very thick walls and windows tapering to the outside, It stands on an elevation on what was| the desert side of the town a1 the grain storehouses, so that 1t seems to have been used to protect these stores from the marauding tribes which from ancient to modern times made life uncertain for towns on the desert borders. A number of papyrus seraps, written in military rei ink, indicate that a Roman le- gion called the Secunda Traiana Fortis was strtione! in or near the building in the third century, FARMERS WEEK HAS LARGE ATTENDANCE Honors won through election to office in rural organizations, through the exhibit of prize winning farm products, or through the display of personal skill in contests brought prominence to hundreds of Michigan citizens at Farmes Week, which ended February 3 a Michigan State College. Nearly every conmunity in Mich- igan shared in the honors although the districts nearet Hast Lansing made the heaviest contributions to the attendance, whch was probably the largest in Famers Week his- tory. Nine thousanl people attended the Thursday night feature program and 6,000 saw a similar jist of events the preceding night. Subscribe t« The Pro- gress — les} than 2¢ a week. small. excavate py ‘tne “Wiiéni~ gan party, now in its ninth season, THE ORTONVILLE PROGRESS Farmers Ask Answer To Loan Questions Continued questions by farmers concerning the extent and the meth- ods of obtaining government funds for financing farm production and marketing operations led to an open forum diseussion during Farmers Week at which College staff mem- bers and officials of the credit cor- porations answered questions, The seven agencies which supply funds for different types of loans were explained by Dr. H, S. Patton head of the economics department at M.S. C. Dr, Patton said there was some duplication of work between these agencies and that a revision of their activities later would perhaps facilitate their work. “As long as the farmer continues to sell his products individually, he will have to obtain his credit in- dividually”, was the statement of Gifford Patch, Jr, M. S.-C. Mr. Patch pointed out that Michigan farmers had been able to obtain credit when they belonged to such organized groups as the cooperatives handling livestock, fruit, beets, and celery in Michigan, John W, Barton, manager Federal Intermediate Credit Bank, Minne- sota, advocated the amending of Michigan laws to permit the filing of chattel mortgages with the county clerk instead of with township clerks, as at present. Barton | stated that the present requirements delay the granting of loans in this | State. E..G._Wanek, Federal Land Bank of St. Paul, said that the Federal Land Bank is starting no foreclosure | proceedings against Michigan bor- | rowers who are really making an effort to save their farms. | Program for Sunday at Hartland Hall Mz. Carl Lindegren, oratorio and concert singer, has made extensive appearances from coast to coast. His voice has an exceptional charm and his interpretations are regarded as very unique. He sings with a fine style and rare musical appreciation. ‘All those who have been privileg- ed to hear him with The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, or in Ann Ar- bor at the presentation of “The Mes- siah,” or in Ypsilanti, where he is head of the Voice Department, will be enthusiastic listeners next Sun- day, Mr. Lindegren will be accompan- ied by Miss Clara McAndrew and will be assisted by Miss Grace Tmery, pianist, of the Michigan State College Conservatory Faculty. Program © Isis and Osiris—Mozart Some riyal has stolen my love—Tra- ditional 5 Song to the Evening Star (‘Tann- hauser) Wagner Sing Ye a Joyful Song—Dvorak Mr. Lindegren Nocturne in © minor—Chopin Waltz in G flat—Chopin Ballade in A flat—Chopin Miss Emery Water Boy—Negro Convict Song Clouds—Charles Home on the range—Guion Shortnin’ Bread—Wolfe Mr, Lindegren | Nocturne—Philipp The Elf—Philipp Rhapsodie No, 10—Liszt | Miss Emery The man of the hour is generally one who made every minute count. February 10, 1933 A Man of Vision Sees Unfading Values In establishing the Music Hall at Hartland J. R. Crouse has made a far reaching investment in the in- tangible from which he invites those in the surrounding community, and any others who may wish, to gather the dividends, Under the leadership of Miss Nellie B. Huger, excellent programs of vocal and instrumental music, as well as other forms of art, are presented there ea¢h week. Her untiring efforts are establishing Hartland Musie Hall as one of the musie and fine arts centers of the state. When the announcements of these programs can be secured early enough in the week for publication, they will be carried in our columns. A lasting appreciation of any form of art is vital in every life if it is to be lived to the full. Mr, Crouse is placing the nurture of such appre- ciation within the reach of every- one who is able to attend the pro- grams at Hartland Musie Hall. POULTRY CULLING A poultry culling demonstration will be conducted by K. D, Bailey, County Agricultural Agent, at the farm of L, N. Bogart, 2% miles west of Novi near Grand River at 1:00 p. m. Tuesday, February 14th. Poultrymen are invited to attend. SHEEP DRENCHING A sheep-drenching demonstration for the control of internal parasites will be made at the farm of Jay Tindall, 7 miles east of Holly on M-87 at 1:00 p. m. Saturday, Feb- ruary 11th. Interested sheep men are invited to attend, ARE You IN, LONEY? WELL DONT FoaGeEr To Pur IN “WIcE ~ \ HANENT ANY PLAYING OFF HIS WIFE'S svack f YE ZEN YG» Hy a [ “TH AT LITTLE GAME”? miter-navicartooco,x.y.—By B. Lin ZEEE FEEDER