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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-29
EDMONDS URGED FOR POST
PhIIa. Man May Be Chairman OF
New U. s. ShIppIna Board

Sentiment favoring the appointment
of George W. Edmonds, of this city,
as chairman of the United States ship
ping board has developed, both here and
In Washington.
The selection of the new membership
will await the return to Washington of
President -elect Harding, just prior to
bis inauguration.
The suggested membership of the new
board, in addition to Mr.. Edmonds, in
cludes Robert A. Dean. who has been
counsel to the present board; John
Barton Payne, secretary of the interior
and former chairman of the board !;
George e. Chamberlain, of Oregon, who
was defeated for re. election to the Sen
ate and who is warm personal friend
Of Mr.. Harding; Joshua W.. Alexander,
secretary of commerce, and w. II.
Humphreys, Of Seattle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-29
Magistrates Car Gone Aua;a

For the third time within six weeks
automobile thieves stole touring car
99eeionging to Magistrate Carl Baker, of
4o"o Powelton avenue. On the two
previous occasions that the magistrate
missed his machine, he managed to re-
roVer over It within a few hours after it's
disappearance. This time he was not so
fortunate. The car, which was taken
from seventh street and Synder avenue,
WnS valued at S70O.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-29
NURSE HURT IN TAXI
Became Wedsed Be
tween Trolley Car and Truck

Miss Margaret Jeffries, nurse, of
211 North Thirty fifth street. was in
jured this morning while riding in q
taxicab. The driver attempted to cut
between n motortruck and a trolley car
at Thirtieth and Market streets. The
machine was jammed between the two
vehicles.
Miss Jeffries was thrown against the
glass door and received deep cash
across her mouth. She was sent to the
University Hospital, of which she is a
graduate. and a number Of stitches were
made in the wound. The driver Of the
taxi, Edward Landi. 1873 Chadwick
street, and the chauffeur of the truck,
J. NJ. Ferris( Melon street near Thirty
ninth, were arrested and will be given
n hearing today by Magistrate Harris
in the Thirty second street and Wood
land avenue station.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-29
FURBUSH DEGREES FILTH
Health Director Would Clean Down.
town Streets Of "OroapIc Matter"

Criticism of the condition of streets
in the First, Second, Third and Fourth
wards was made by Director of Public
Health Furbush, who, following an in
specton said they were filthy and
disease breeding
The director made personal tour Of
the section Monday and yesterday re-
ported his findings to Director of Pub
lie Works Caven.
"What I found in South Philadel-
mia" said DIR. Furbush, ''convnces
me immediate steps should be taken to
have the thoroughfares cleaned and then
flushed. 1t is not so much a question
of paper being Uttered about as it l.
the presence Of organic matter"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-29
Lansdale Veteran Inferred

Lansdale, Dec. 2.-With full mill
tary honors, the body Of Sergeant
Charles A. Nidd, of Paterson, n. j.,
was buried here yesterday afternoon.
The body arrived from Europe week
ago. Nidd formerly lived at Colmar.
above Lansdale. His parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred A. Nidd, live at Paterson.
Mr.. Nidd formerly owned the old Col
mar Stock Farms.
Sergeant Nidd was killed in the St
Mihiel drive In 1918. The military rites
were directed by the William f. Hare
Post, American Legion, of Lansdale.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-29
WOMEN ON JERSEY JURY
Eight to Serve on Grand InquisI.
torial Body at Shore

Eight well-known women from At
ientic county. New Jersey, were drawn
ms morning to serve on the grand jury
Tor the January term Of court. Twenty
eight women were also among those
drawn to serve on the petit jury for the
same term Of court.
The women who will serve on the
grand jrry are Mrs. Catherine G. Bader,
Atlantic City; Mrs. Grace NJ. Bour-
Seois, Atlantic City; Miss Mary p.
aonkey, HammontOn; Mrs. Frances L.
Gormley, Atlantic City; Mrs. Josephine
Johnston, Atlantic Ci'y; Mrs. Ethel
Shoemaker, Atlantic City; Mrs. Alice
T. Slater, Atlantic City, and Mrs. Mary
b. Westcott, Ventnor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-29
FIELDING POST TO ELECT
Choose Officers Tomorrow Night.
To Celebrate New Year

Members of the Lewis Howard Field
ing Post No. Al, American Legion, will
elect their officers for the coming year
at a meeting to be held tomorrow night
ut their clubhouse at 4117 Mantua ave-
nue..
The new year will be welcomed in by
the members of this post with an en- :
tertainment, reception and open house
for all former service men in the city.
Open house will also be held on New
Years Day and refreshments will be
served to the guests.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-29

be in charge of the parading scouts who
will encircle City Hall aud then march
south on Broad street to the academy
II will be the scouts first opportun
ity to hear their national president.
Many of the scouts' parents, az we'll as
prominent men and women from this
city, will attend the Jubilee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-29

undesirable Citizen" Of Chester to
Have Elaborate Funeral

!. NJ. A. Knocker. an undesirable
citizen of Chester, will be buried today
with impressive ceremonies. attended
by Mayor Ramsey. Of Chester mem
bers of the Council and citizens. Gov
ernor Sproul may be one of the
"mourners.
All this means that the Chester
kdwanis Club will bury six foot
hammer. which will ride in hearse
through the streets. as symbol of the
municipal life of that place. Elwood
J. Turner, district governor of the
kiwanis Club, arranged the ceremonies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-29
sprinahaven Entertains caddles

One hundred and fifty caddies Of the
Springhaven Club. near Chester. we're
treated to a Christmas dinner and en-
tprtninment, including moving pictures,
by the club members last night Spencer
NJ. HURT, chairman of the golf COM
mittee. was in charge, with Joseph
Haines. president Of the club. presiding.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-29
White Williams Alumni to Meet

Members of the Scholarship Alumni
Association of the White Williams
Foundation will meet tomorrow night
Mt I 80 O'Clock, at 1922 Cherry street.
The association is n new one, and de-
tails of the organization will be com
pleted at this meeting.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-29
ACCOUNTANT WANTED

Large manufacturing corporation loca ted
Z, phi1a adeiphia wants chief accountant. fully
exp.rienced in cost accounting. credits. and
General once work. Write fully. All ap-
SiicatIons held in confidence.
n 7Is, LEDGER OFFICE
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28
.ienzaley Quartet 70 Musical Event
Eight Are Guests at Monday Dinner

Mir and Mrs. Celora Martin Stod- dard gave a dinner of eight covers Monday evening in celebration Of the birthday of Mrs. Isaac Taft Stoddard. Ihe prettily appointed affair took place at the Stoddard's apartment at Alexandria court.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28

state federation of clubs which will be held in Bisbee, April 6-9. Those who were elected to represent the club in- ciude Mrs. James Fl. McClintock and Mrs. Ernest Lewis as delegates and Mrs. Harold Baxter and Mrs. F. A. Marshall. alternates.
 Maricop1 chapter D. A. F. held one of it's most successful meetings at the home of Mrs. W. F. Hammett. 3i5 East Monte Vista avenue. "Wednesday afternoon. the regent. Mrs. R. C. Dryer, presiding.
 The program, in charge of Miss Ora Orme, was in the nature of ceiebfa : tion of the twentieth anniversary of the organization of the chapter. Two charter members, Mrs. Talbot and Mrs ". E. Thomas, were present, and gave interesting "reminiscences of ear Her days Mrs Talbot was the state regent for 10 years. while Mrs. Thomas has acted as registrar almost continuously since the organization Of the chapter Both have been most valued members At the conclusion of Mrs. Talbot's talk, both of these ladies were presented with bouquet of car nations as a token of the esteem in wEich they are held by the chapter
 Mrs. Oliver gave a brief history of the organization for the past 25 years One of interesting items was the fact that the charter was presented under the palm tree which stands in front of the Monroe school, which was the site at that time of Mrs. Jerry MilIay.
 Probably the best known work Of the chapter was the erection of a marker on the Old Trails highway near Flagstaff in memory of the pio- Eeer women of Arizona This was un- yelled by Mrs. Thomas on July f. 1915.
 The chapter pr3sented Continental Memorial hall in Washington with two large Pima Indian baskets, chair and a large silken state flag. This latter was presented at the meeting of con- sress two years ago and attracted a great deal of attention
 The chapter also presented two state flags to those called to their country's service, one to the national guards and one to all the enlisted men. These are now in the custody of the legion of honor.
 Mrs. Hammett originated a guess ing contest of battles of the revolu- ton, a prize being awarded to Mrs. Fl. B. Pryor successful in guessing the most names.
 A silyer clp has been offered by inc
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28
Morenci Couple Are Week -end Guests

MT. and Mrs. n. P. Hastings of Mo- renc1 are the weekend guests of Mir
 and Mrs F.. F. Whittlesey of West Van Buren street The Hastings are motor ing to Globe, having stopped over for a lew days en route to the mining town.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28
C1lllLl los
Official Newspaper of The State Federation of Clubs

Tournament. The other clubs fur nishing numbers will be the College club. Friday club. Pan Hellenic, liar nony, Monday Musical club and the Business and Professional Womans S club. The members of the different clubs of the city are invited to be present although it will not be an open meeting. The program will be pre- sented under the auspices of the board. Mrs. Hugh Campbell being chairman Of the day.
 Mrs. II. NJ. Fennemore president of the Monday Musical club, gave tea Tuesday afternoon to the retiring and incoming members Of the executive board of the club. The guest of honor was Mrs. F. A. Seiberling, president of the National Federation of Musical clubs. who is passing the spring sea- soE in Chandler. Mrs. Fennemore and Mrs. Seiberling motored to Tucson Friday attending board meeting Of the Saturday morning Musical club while there.
 The Harmony club will hold a busi- ne ss meeting Wednesday afternoon when matters of importance to the club will come up for consideration.
 The executive board of the Arizona Congress of Mothers will meet on 4 priI when the work of the past year will be reviewed.
 The Osborn Woman's club will hold ar all-day meeting Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Joe Rice. Each member is requested to bring needle and thim- bic as quilting will be in order.
 
 The Friday club has chosen it's dele gates to the annual convention of the
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28

Interest of cIubdom is centered on the annual convention of the state federation winch will be held in Bis bee April 6-9. The final arrangements are being perfected, the details rela- tive to special rates on the road. hotels and other matters are being cared for by a committee which relieves the in dividual clubs of much responsibility. Every club in the district affiliated with the federation has named it's del- egates and while it will not be possible for all to attend it is understood that the Phoenix clubs will send the largest delegation that has ever attended d state gathering. The program is re- Tlete with interest and the social fea- fHres are particularly worth while. Bisbee and the surrounding country holds out many attractions to visitors vho will have the opportunity while there of motoring to Tombstone and Douglas where the delegates will be entertained
 Delegates to the state federation convention were chosen by the College club at a recent meeting. Mrs. Shiriy Christy. Mrs. Francis H. Redewill, Mrs L. NJ Fitzhugh and Mrs. Harry Pryor were named as delegates and nett. Mrs Henry Cate and Miss Henry May Eddy as alternates. The next club meeting will be held on April z, the program being featured by ere ative work of the club members.
 The Woman's club will present one of it's most Interesting programs of the year on Tuesday afternoon when tie different clubs of the city will con2 tribute numbers. The hostess club will be represented by Mrs. Henry D. Ross who will give a reading "A Modern
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28

which will then hold the cup. Other prizes will be offered There will be awards for the peas of the single va riety and for various collections on display; there will be prize center pieces and prizes for sweet peas hav- ing the longest stems and other awards to be announced when the rules and regulations governing the exhibit are made public. In the mean time especial care is being given their plants by sweet pea growers who plan t6 display their blossoms at the flower show. Mrs. Frank Parker is the chair man of. the sweet pea committee which
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28

Arizona Seed and Floral company for the best collection of sweet peas ex- hibited by a woman's club at the an nual sweet pea exhibit which will be held under the auspices of the civics education department of the Woman's club on April 6. The annual event Is attracting wide attention and the in- terest is not only limited to the Wom- ans club but every other club in the city which is eligible to entry the fa- vorite spring flower competition. The prize offered by the local flower com pany will be put up each year until it is won three times by the same club
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28

is determined to make the event the greatest success of the many. success ful exhibits.
 The Osborn Woman's club will give an Easter affair to the children of club members the invitation also ex tending to all children of the first four grades of the Osborn school. The event will be given on April 3, pro- gram preceding an egg hunt. the eggs being furnished by the children. The arrangements are in charge of the fol- lowing committees; Mrs. R. N. Moore
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28
Miss Eleanor Lewis In San Francisco

Miss Eleanor Lewis left Thursday 2 evening for a several weeks stay in San Francisco.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28

their legion of friends who gave sr'erai informal affairs in their honor iney passed Thursday and Friday at sastie Hot Springs returning on Satur- lay TOT a few hours before their de- yarture for. their beautiful home in southern California
 =ienzsIey Quartet
 Musical Event
 One of the interesting attractions booked here for early in April is the rienzaley Quartet, the last number 70 De given this season by the Musical events club The date has been an- hounced for the fifth and it is under stood that number of those holding season tickets have asked for addi- tfonal tickets that they might enter tain guests on this occasion
 Eight Are Guests
 at Monday Dinner
 Mir and Mrs. Celora Martin Stod- dard gave dinner of eight covers Monday evening in celebration Of the birthday of Mrs. Isaac Taft Stoddard The prettily appointed affair took place at the Stoddard's apartment at Alexandria court
 Mrs. Gillespie to be Luncheon Hostess
 -'ii H- D. A. plllesple VIII give a luncn- con at the Country club on April , complimentary to Mrs. J. Leon Brogan of Oklahoma who will arrive on Tues day and be the guest of Mrs Gillespie for several weeks. Comes Fron, Coast
 to Visit Parents
 yesterday from Los Angeles to pass the Easter holiday season with her par ents, Mir and Mrs. Pliny A. Tharald- son. Miss Tharaldson is registered at Cumnock school. Morenci Couple Are
 Weekend Guests
 Mir. and Mrs. n. P. Hastings of Mo- renci are the weekend guests of Mir and Mrs F.. F. Whittlesey of West Van Buren street The Hastings are motor ing to Globe, having stopped over for a lew days en route to the mining town. Luncheon Proves to
 Be Smart Affair
 Mrs. F. F. WhittIesey presided over a cleverly -arranged luncheon on Thurs day at her West Van Buren street home Sweet peas and roses combined in an unusually effective decorative scheme. and artistic cards marked places for Mrs. Charles I-oveland of Milwaukee. the guest of honor: Mrs
 
 Thompson. Mrs. George Goodrich, Mrs Roy Wayland. Mrs. A. M. Tuthill, Mrs Arthur IT. Esgate Mrs. Rupert F. Moore. Mrs Earle Nash. Mrs. R. C. Saufley. Mrs John O'MaIley. Mrs. Ira -. Johnson. Mrs. R. F. Lord, A. s. Haw- ley. Mrs. F. w Baum. Mrs w. R. Bat tin. Mrs. l.. F. White, Mrs George Cur stfs of Colorado Springs, Mrs. Clay Leonard. Mrs. Bert Winslow. Miss Alice | Lord and Miss Lillian Lord. Gives Luncheon for Deoarting Guest In honor of Miss Glory Katherine Robson who is leaving Friday for her nome In Los Angeles, Miss Edna Me- | Dewitt gave a luncheon al a down town | cafe yesterday followed by box party | at the Elks. Her guests were Miss | Helen McRuer. Miss Merle Belt, Miss [ Marjorie Baker and Miss May Schultz Miss Robson who has been here for several weeks has made many friends who will regret her return to the coast She and Miss McDevitt were school friends in California both having at tended the Academy of Holy Names of Ponoma.
 Gives Luncheon at Country Home
 Mrs c. J. Hammons gave a charm ingly- arranged luncheon Wednesday at her country home on Southern ayenue
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28

in honor of Mrs. T. $. Stannifer of Dallas who has been her guest for sew eral months. Carnations and roses lent charm to the attractive living room. Asked to meet Mrs. Stannifer were Mrs. H. c. Wheeler, Mrs. K s. Town Wallin. Mrs. ". J. Hammons. Mrs. M. N- Nixon, Mrs. Carter Allen, Mrs E. O. Carlisle, Mrs W. R. Strong, Mrs. F. J. StoeZel, Mrs. c. $. Sweitzer, Mrs R. A. FinnicsI. Mrs. Bert Roby and Mrs. B. B. Drellinger.
 Mrs. Leo Goldman
 Leaves For Coast
 Mrs. Leo Goldman will leave tomor- row evening for San Francisco, follow ing her custom of passing few weeks in the spring on. the coast.
 Well Known Bachelors
 Give Smart Function
 Exceptionally delightful was the din- ner given by James Stafford and Har- old Scott "Wednesday evening at their country place. Spring flowers were used in effective decoration and attrac- tive cards marked places for MT. and Mrs. William Corpstein, Mir and Mrs. Lester Byron, MT. and Mrs. Avery Corpstein, MT. and Mrs. Frank J. Feeley, Miss Ruth Goldberg. Mis- Maureen Olson, Miss Bertha Hughes. Miss Kathryn O'Reilly, Ted Butler and Edward Van Dorn.
 Delightful Card Event
 Feature or The Week
 Mrs. Levi Young and Mrs. James Day were card hostesses Thursday eve. ming at the Young residence on East Van Buren street. A wealth of poppieS were used in decoration and the yellow color scheme was accentuated by the favors of potted, marigolds. The guest list included Mir. and Mrs. w. A. Work, Mir. and Mrs. K. s. Townsend. MT. and Mrs. George Alkire, Mir. and Mrs. R. c. Baker. Dr. and Mrs. $. D. Little, MT. and Mrs. s. J. Rogers. Mir. and Mrs. Fred Young. MT. and Mrs. F.. NJ. Sam son, Mir and Mrs w. s. Heflin, Mir and Mrs. James Jones. MT. and Mrs. MT. and Mrs. F.. H. Hellwarth, Mrs. A. l.. Doran. Mrs. Eva Butler. Mrs George E. Wilcox Mrs. G. H. Ramsey and Miss Edna Day Miss Eleanor Lewis In San Francisco
 Miss Eleanor Lewis left Thursday evening for a several weeks stay in San Francisco. Miss Kathryn Maus Celebrates Birthday
 In ceieDratiOn of the ninth birthday of her charming little daughter Miss Maus. Mrs. H. M Maus en- tertained a group of school girls at her North First avenue home yesterday afternoon Iris and Cecil Bfuner roses were used in decoration in the living room while the scarlet color scheme in the dining room was carried out in stock and seraniums. There were ar- tractive Easter favors for the twenty four guests who enjoyed the delightful affair. Gives Informal Tea During Gay Week
 Mrs. A. F. Parker of sf9. North l Fourth street gave an informal tea | Tuesday afternoon that was one of the | pleasant affairs of the week. Her | ,uests were Mrs. A. W. Flickinger Mrs | H. l.. Long of Texas, Mrs Alfred | 5ini1le. Mrs. W. R. Evans. Mrs. Ed ward Williams. Mrs. c. H. Healey, Mrs. | Toe Page and Mrs. Non Woods. Mrs. T..E. Mccall
 s Club Hostess
 The Monday club held it's most re- ent meeting with Mrs. T. E. Mccall if the Suncourt apartments.
 
 frs. D. D. Williams sives Pretty Tea
 Mrs. D. D. Williams of North Fourth treet was hostess of the week, giving
 charming affair yesterday afternoon.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28

head and Mrs. Gregg Scott. .hostesses. egg hunt. Mrs. Tom English. Mrs Fred A. Joy. Mrs. T. s. Shinfenal: shopping, Mrs. F. NJ. Emery: refresh ments. Mrs. W. A. Sandige. Mrs Charles Aune, Mrs. G. R. Masten; pro gram. Mrs. l.. I. Hotton. Miss Barbara Barnes; games Mrs. Herbert Odell Mrs. J. J. Heard, Mrs. George Peter son.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28

Phone your Classified Ads to The Republican, We will collect later Phone 433I
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28
Mrs. Gillespie to be sLuncheon Hostess

Mrs B. A. Gillespie will give lunch con at the Country club on April , complimentary to Mrs J. Leon Brogan of Oklahoma who will arrive on Tues day and be the guest of Mrs. Gillespie for several weeks.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28
Gives Luncheon for Deoarting Guest

< Gives Luncheon at
 Country Home
 Mrs G. J. Hammons gave a charm inglyarranged luncheon Wednesday at her country home on Southern avenue
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28
Comes From Coast to Visit Parents

MISS Patricia Thara ldson arrived yesterday from Los Angeles to pass the Easter holiday season with her par ents, Mfr and Mrs. Pliny A. Tharald- son. Miss Tharaldson is registered at Cumnock school.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28

tnelr legion of friends who gave several informal affairs in their honor.
 hey passed Thursday and Friday at sas'ie Hot Springs returning on Satur- TOT a few hours before their de- 1arture for. their beautiful home in Southern California.
Arizona republican., 1920-03-28

A silver cup has been offered by the