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Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-17

houettes with which hte book is Illus
trated.
Members of the p. e. p. club of girl
reserves held their meeting Thursday
afternoon With the program under the
direction of Miss Ruth Donohoe Fol
lowing the joint singing of Faith of
Our Fathers, the pledge and salute to
the Christian flag were given and
Miss Frances Bennett read the story of
"The First Easter" What 1t Means
to Follow the Gleam," short account
of the Holy Grail, was then read by
Miss Lucille Darner. and the song, Fol
low the Gleam," was sung. A talk on
springtime joy and beauty with read
ing of a number of illustrative poems
were made by Miss r. M. Williams,
who commented that Easter should
mean a quickening of faith and noble
living for every girl, her eyes open to
the world around her
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-17
Douglas Society," Churches Clubs and Organizations

I work, respectively. Girls health is
stimulated through cultivation of
health habits by laving according
health habits by living according
some indoor and outdoor exercise
Providing for the physical welfare
of girls through helping them find
safe and comfortable room was
another part of the work Mrs Col
ton reported upon. She also went
on to say. Should you happen into
the association some day you might
oVerhear such a conversation as the
following from Mary Jones recently
arrived in town Can you tell me
where to go for a room--a safe
place? And / want work. Also will
you please write my mother that I
have been here and am safe under
your care?' Four hundred sixteen
requests for employment have been
made in the past year, largely for
domestic work. Ninety three cases
have been handled locally as a
member of the National Travellers
Aid societies. The total yearly use
of the building is estimated at &c.
eco.
Social activities develop stand
ards by example Of wholesome play
and recreation through providing
opportunity for friendship. Activit-
les for adults include a New Years
open house, tea for Miss Lucille
and the mother and daughter pan,
lguet held in March. Each girl club
carries on its own social activities,
planning to keep the social in bali
lance with mental and spiritual ac-
tivities." Mrs. r. G. Arthur as chair
man of the house committee hs had
charge of recent renovation and
decorations.
Mental tianing includes particularly
the conference and Institutes as well
as definitely educational work car
ried on locally Douglas has had
representatives at all the Y. W.. c.
A. conferences held this year and
carries on it's education work par
ticularly through the girls work
Citizenship. handcraft, nature lore,
first aid, world customs and songs.
home service work-all these are in
Guided in the regular program of the
girls clubs.
GDlTILudl grow I'll Is one CHtHS lO-
which the association is especially
W orking. Through special discus
sions services of worship and cere-
monia1s both girls and women are
led to develop this side of their lives.
Observance of the world week of
prayer, vesper service at Christ
mas and club recognition ceremonials
help the spiritual side and "every
club meeting opens with some splr-
aitual Inspiration. There is also a
Religious assembly every morning at
camp as we'll as a short bed time
yespers. Girls are encoura ged to go
to the Sunday school and church of
their preference and participate in
this work by receiving spirit honors..
Discussions of the girls as to the.
Christ-like way OF living include
expression of these ideals in terms
of service for others" Mrs. Cotton
concluded her report: MAY all of us
and try earnestly in our
lives, even as we try through our
association work to live the words
of our Master as expresses In the
national motto of the Young Wom-
ems Christian association: I am come
that they mG,y have life and may
have it more abundantly."
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-17
Take Part in
Y. w. C. A. Program

Y. w. C. A. Program
Little Miss Marcella Wfmberly, who
recently won the contest for piano
pupils of her grade, was one of the
entertainers at the Y. w. c. A. annual
supper, playing two numbers Miss
Harriet Willoughby also gave two
clever and amusing readings. The
other item of the entertainment was
the ceremonial, Triangle of Light"
given by members of P. E. P. club of
girl reserves, assisted by Mrs. A. w.
Cotton Mrs Frank Fish and Mrs. Her
bert Lewis. This was an Interpretation
of the national motto and purpose of
the association and the motto of the
worlds Y. w. c. A, followed by inter-
pretations of each line of the girl
reserve code, given in Bible verse and
short bits of poetry. Those participat-
/ ing in this ceremonial were Miss Fran
ces Thomson, Miss Ruth Donohoe, Miss
Elizabeth Roark, Miss Dorothy McCar-
! tan, Miss Margaret Adams, Miss Helen
| Struthers, Miss Elizabeth Beumler,
Miss Thelma Mitchell, Miss Marjorie
| Bickerstaff Miss Florence Douglas,
Miss Edwin Enfield. A very simple
| but impressive candle-lighting cere-
monial was appreciated by the audi
fence.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-17
May Day Dance

In accordance with their custom for
the past II years, the ladies auxiliary
to the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers wilI give a May day ball for
the benefit of the Arizona Children's
home. This year the ball will be given
at the Parish house and the EllSs or
chestra will play. the latest music for
the dancers. NSAaAAas@ ~ AK
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-17

trayal of that composers all too brief
and charming little piece, "By the
Fireside" Again an Olsen production
was offered, his "Village Musician"
evoking the same warm approval
which had greeted the earlier numbers
under his name. There followed what
was perhaps the most difficult rendi-
ton of the evening in Saar's EN- Ber-
ceau," remarkable for harmony and
tone color, but evidently presenting no
difficulties to the capable musicians.
In the succeeding Peasant Dance"
by Olsen, one could vizualize the
sprightly movements of the rustic
holiday makers.
The concluding number, also by
Olsen "Valse Lento," differed from
the preceding Olsen compositions, lack
ing his customary vivacity, but COM
pensating in beauty of treatment and
diversity of movement. General and
prolonged applause at the conclusion
of this final number testified to the
satisfaction of an audience who had
failed to detect a flaw in the eve
nings performance.
The "Dougias String Orchestra" is
no longer something to speculate
about-it has arrived.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-17
Easter Message is Topic
Girl Reserve Meetings


The Easter story and it's message
for girls today formed the subject of
all girl reserve meetings held this past
week, with varying programs in the
different clubs and triangles. The
first club meeting of the week is that
of the Sunshine triangle of girl re-
serves on Tuesday. Favorite hymns
were sung and the singing was en-
joyed greately by the girls. The club
advisor then read the Easter Story
from the Bible and the girls briefly
discussed the meaning of Easter today,
after which they chose appropriate
hymns for singing after each of the
three flags. Following the American
flag salute the group sang, America,
the Beautiful; following the Christian
flag salute, Onward Christian Sol
diers," and following the girl reserve
flag salute and code, "Come Thou AL
mighty King" The meeting concluded
with the story of the Holy Grail told
'.Follow the Gleam' under the new
significance that the Easter story gives
it, go
The Apelachi and Merrymakers tri-
angle of girl reserves met Wednesday
at the building and likewise held
Easter programs. The story, 'The
Knights of the Shield" was read by
Miss Frances Davis at the Apelachi
meeting following the opening cere-
monial. The Mlerrymakers triangle
members briefly discussed plans for
the Easter baskets they expected to
pack for less fortunate children the
Saturday before Easter and then pro-
ceeded with their Easter program Sew
eral Easter hymns were sung and the
Easter story read to a quietly apprecia-
tive group of girls. With the thought
of this story still in mind the girls
looked over the new girl reserve books
and discussed their understanding of
the various lines of the girl reserve
code as represented in the tiny SOL
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-17
engagement Announced Here


Engagement Announced Here
Following the announcement of their
engagement in Tucson, Miss Stella Mae
Carson and Raymond H. Jacobus mo-
tored to Douglas to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
George B. Pray, parents of Miss Car
son. En- route to this city they We're
joined by Miss Margarete Brereton,
friend of the engaged girl.
Sunday evening small family din
ner was held at the home TO Mr. and
Mrs. George Pray and the engagement
was announced to the family and
friends. Those who attended the din
ner were, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Barnes,
Miss Margarete Brerton, Mrs. Willie
Knight, Mr. and Mrs. George Pray and
the two honor guests.
Construction will begin at once on a
new home for Miss Carson and Jacobus
in the Pueblo City. 1t will be COM
pleted in time for the couple to occupy
it after a short honeymoon on the
coast following the wedding, which
will be held in Douglas,
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-17

Estates of the nation having made it
a legal holiday.
In the unfolding years the Easter
season, with the lenten period inn
mediately preceding it, has received
added emphasis in the general adap-
tation of secular affairs to the spirit
of the time Theatrical and operate
enterprise lags, and save for charitable.
effort society halts it's activities.
Especially notable has been the
growth in recent years of the week
day observance of the lenten season
as displayed in the giving over of.
theaters, halls and business stores
in large cities to noon meetings at
which leaders prominent among the
clergy and laity strike the practical.
Christian note. A
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-04-17

The engagement of Miss Stella Mae
Carson, of this city, and Raymond Fl.
Jacobus, of Tucson, was announced in
that city last week with a very pretty
party at S2S East Second street, where
Miss Carson and two other Douglas
girls make their home.
Miss Mae watkins and Miss Marylyn
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-09
CLOSE WATCH
Will Be kept
ON MOTORISTS
Tourists Are Warned That
They Must Observe All
State Laws.

All motorists on State highways
will be watched this week to see
that they observe all State laws re-
garding operation Of motor cars, &C
cording to Robert T. Humes, chief
of the State police, in an effort to
check reckless driving and promote
safety on the highways this sum-
mer.
THE operator of an automobile
has certain obligations placed upon
him by law" says Humes, which
are for his own benefit and the
benefit of others who have an equal
right to use the highway. Arm sig
IN are required by law for every
CFx2ation of a motor vehicle.
"At this season of year, when cur
tains are down and windows are
lowered, there is no excuse for fail
ure to give arm signals and once
the habit is formed signallying re-
quires little or no thought.
Arm Signals Listed
Arm signals required by law are
as follows:
Left Turn-EXtend left arm iE
horizontal position.
Right Turn-Extend left arm
with forearm raised perpendicular
~ and at right angles to main arm.
Stop-Extend left arm in hori-
zontal position and move it up and
down in vertical direction.
Slow DOWn-Same SIGNAL as for
stopping.
Back out from Curb-Same signal
as for left turn.
Head out from Curb-Same signal
as for left turn.
Horn Signals Required
Curves-Slow down and signal
with horn or bell.
Obscured Corners-Same as for
curves.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-09

goes from the park one will pass
country of much historical atmos-
phere and great charm. The North
Vernon Country Club links are
available to guests.
State Road leads to the park.
Three railroads supply service to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-09
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North Vernon. where buses travel
to The park inn.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-09

Boundary 1898 Miles Long
The American Canadian bound
airy line is 3,898 miles long, from
Atlantic to Pacific.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-09

Road Intersections-Sam as for
curves.
Passing Another Vehicle - Slow
down and give one long blast of the
horn or bell.
when arm signals are given,
they should be executed emphatical-
ly, so that the motorist approach
ing and the motoriSt in the rear
can not mistake the intentions of
the one giving the signal. Arm
signals improperly given or poorly
executed really are worse than none
at all, for many wrecks are caused
when others on the highway mis-
interpret ones intentions.
1T is not the intent of the law
that signal may be given by
motorist who Immediately puts into
action the operation of the car for
which he has signaled. The mo-
torist in the rear and in front must
first see the signal and have time
to operate their cars away from
danger.
Causes Many Mishaps
THE motorist who signals for a
left turn and Immediately turns left
has caused many accidents on State
highways. Taking a left turn in
front of a fast approaching car is
little short of committing suicide.
When signaling for a left turn the
motorist must regard the POSSIBLE
ties of car behind which may be
in the act of passing or a car in
front which is approaching him at
a speed too fast to permit the left
turn to be made.
THE deadly left turn must be
made slowly and cautiously.
While the speed limit has been
increased in Indiana to forty miles
an hour, the law still says that the
motorist shall drive at a safe and
reasonable speed. A speed of forty
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1927-06-09
MUSCATATUCk
Gets Reward
State Park Playground Fav-
orded by Fishers.

A playground long overlooked. but
coming into its own, is Muscatatuck
State Park, in Jennings County,
near North Vernon.
Muscatatuck Park is a charming
section for which the Muscatatuck
River has been famed. It's main
feature is a rocky gorge. cut by a
small tributary, with heavily wood
ed slopes on either side.
Jennings County has been noted
as a hunting ground and the Mus
catatuck River as a bass stream.
Muscatatuck Inn is becoming not
ed as a resort for hunters and fish
ermen.
The Inn. in delightful place, is
remodeled farmhouse with large
openings between the lobby. dining
room and Railways. 1t is kept i'm
maculate, cool and inviting.
No matter in what direction one
miles an hour through heavy traffic
would not be reasonable and neither
is such speed reasonable or safe
when the roads are wet or slick.
Especial care should be exercised
around curves and at the crest of
hills where vision is obscured."
The Washington times., 1927-08-02
SEAWALL To Be
ELIMINATED

The construction of the water gate
for the Arlington Memorial Bridge
will involve the elimination of the
seawall between B Street and. Lin
coin Memorial, according to plans
now before the Fine Arts Com.
mission.
At its September meeting the
commission will be called upon to
make recommendations as to how
the automobile road now running
along the seawall line into Potomac
Park from B Street is to be treated.
The plans of the Arlington Me-
mortal Bridge Commission call for
the demolition Of the seawall and a
change In the course Of the present
automobile highway so that 1t will
connect with the plaza to be con-
structed at the terminus of the
bridge, directly west Of the Lincoln
Memorial.
1t developed today. however, that
the present road may be retained,
with minor changes, at its present
level, and win be allowed to run I'M
der the bridge by means of an arch
which will connect the terminus Of
the bridge with the proposed plaza.
The problem to be disposed Of re-
suits from the fact that the Memo
rial Bridge will be approximately 80
feet higher than the present road
level.
Lieut.. Col. D. 8. Grant. Sd. execu-
tive officer Of the bridge commits
sion, today said the issue had been
referred to the Fine Arts Commits.
sion, and that he expects a decision
will he reached at the September
meeting.
The recommendation Of the Fine
Arts Commission PROBABLY will be
accepted, and the bridge architects,
McKim, Mead & White, of New York;
viii be instructed to make whatever
changes in the design which are
necessary.
The Washington times., 1927-08-02
8 CAR BANDITS
GET $3.50

Crowded against the curb by
three armed bandits. at the inter
section Of New Jersey Avenue and
G Street Northeast, shortly before
noon yesterday. John E. Kramer,
collector for the Edward p.
Schwartz Realty Co... was robbed
of $3.50 in cash.
Two OF the bandits leaped from
the old touring car in which they
were riding and ordered Kramer to
get out Of his machine. While
one OF the robbers held q revolver
against Kramer,s side, the other
went through his pockets and took
the money.
The men then climbed back
into their car, Kramer said, and
drove rapidly away. He described
the .n1en as being rather young
and one had a prominent scar on
his face. All Of the men were
white. Kramer said he thought
the car had either an Ohio or
Maryland tag. He did not obtain
the full number.
Kramer then drove to the Sixth
precinct and reported the hold-up.
He lives at 902 K st. N. e.
The Washington times., 1927-08-02
CANOES MUST
CARRY LIGHT

Petting parties in canoes and all
other small craft on the Potomac
River must carry regulation lights
from now on, according to an edict
issued today by the Bureau OF
Navigation Of the Department OF
Commerce.
In an official statement, the de-
partment called attention to the
Federal statutes which provides
that canoes and other vessels pro.
PEELED by oars shall 'haye ready at
hand lantern showing a white
light which shall be temporarily
exhibited in time to prevent col.
Iisions''
2 Department inspectors who have
examined small craft have found
that many of them are not equip
ped with lights, the bureau pointed
out, and added that the practice
Of operating canoes after sunset
without lights is. a serious source
of danger.
Lanterns or electric bulbs oper.
ated by storage battery will be
sufficient, the bureau states, but
a flashlight does not come within
the purview OF the law as it Only
shows in one direction.
The Washington times., 1927-08-02
Air Experts Here for
Study of u. S. AirnOrts

Stopping here. last night while
on an aerial inspection tour Of
the nation to survey airports, air.
plane. factories and commercial
aviation activities, two Los
Angeles air experts today are con.
ferring with Federal aviation Of.
ficials before hopping off this az.
ternoon for New York.
They are Major c. G. MoseIey,
vice president in charge Of opera.
tions Of the Western Air Express
and commander OF the aviation
units Of the California National
Guard, and William M. Henry.
chairman of the air transportation
committee of the Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce.
Major Moseley was, winner of
the first Pulitzer air race in 1920.
He was assigned to duty in the
office Of the chief Of the Army air
service here for some time before
going into the commercial avia.
ton business.
The Washington times., 1927-08-02
Crossing Watchman's
Removal Is Protested

Removal OF the night crossing
Waterman at the Pennsylvania
Railroad crossing at Seabrook, Nd,
has brought out q wave Of protest
from the citizens Of that section
At present a petition is being cir.
culated asking the railroad authori.
ties to reconsider their action in
view Of the fact that go trains
pass that point during the day,
making crossing the tracks haz.
ardous even when Waterman is
present.
The order directing the removal
Of the night Waterman who here
tofore was on duty from 6 o'clock
in the evening to the same time in
the morning. ls effective today. The
day watehman viii he xetained.
The Washington times., 1927-08-02
Doesn't Miss Husband,
But Wants Back
Her Radio

Mrs. Judith E. Coffman,
Thirteenth and Iowa Circle,
can get along without her hus-
band, but not without her radio.
Today she sued the former
for the latter. Also she asks
the District Supreme Court to
force the husband, who is Ken
Dewitt Coffman residing at
apartment 3O2, London Hall, to
turn over to her q floor lamp
and Q davenport.
Life with the radio, the floor
lamp and the davenport, she
tells the court IS preferable to
that with her husband, whom
she sues for . limited divorce
and separte maintenance.
She charges the husband with
being cruel, and at one time
had him arrested and alleges
that he forfeited collateral in
police court for assaulting her.
The Washington times., 1927-08-02
Mellon CHECK
ON PRISONER
JOHN GILBERT

Two alleged blue sky" operators,
one a woman, who were arrested
in a fashionable downtown hotel
last night on request of the police
of Deal, N. j., have waived extra.
dition, and win be taken to the
New Jersey town. It was stated
today at police headquarters.
The man gave his name as DIR.
Phillip Q. Van Fake. 40. OF S432
Connecticut Ave. N. w.
The woman said she was Miss
May E. O'DonnelI, SO, s24 Fast
Ninety-third St., New York CITY.
Both were booked as fugitives from
Justice, pending arrival of the New
Jersey authorities. Another won.
an was with the party, but was re-
leased.
According to the police. DR.. van
Fake sold stock in a concern which
claimed to produce a super light
or radium ray Of his own invention
Eight residents Of Deal are alleged
TO have been victimized.
Police say the doctor admitted
selling stock. but declared he had
spent the money for paraphernalia
10 perfect his own invention,
A check for 81 900 900 900. with
signature purporting to be that
OF Secretary of the Treasury An.
drew W. Mellon and an engraved
gold certificate, bearing the same
signature, were found on Dr. Van
Rake. New Jersey authorities de.
clare he has sold over $40 900 worth
OF his stock since last October.
Miss O'Donnell, police said. told
them she had invested over So 600
In DR.. Van Fakes enterprise,
The arrests were made by William
a. Carroll. agent Of the Department
OF Justice, and Detectives Ben
kuehling and H. x. Wilson.
The Washington times., 1927-08-02

A Brooklyn man who was hauled
into court for. beating his wife
was fined when she presented
scars for evidence He has now
solved the situation, by spanking
her. without fear OF exposure.
This was an effective sport in
the old days. When mother took
daughter and the hairbrush for
session over her knee, then was
the time that daughter started
kicking literally as well as fig
uratively,
That was an age when age
didn't matter. "A supposedlyg grown
up flappef could be masBaEed with
hair brush or slipper Just a.
freely 80 little brother.
And mother, unlike lightning,
had the pFowess to strike not only
twice but several dozens Of times
In the same place.
OF course this hurt the sweet
young things pride and something
else as we'll, but 1t kept her In
the realm OF respect and decency.
Nowadays you rarely hear OF the
sweet young things being padded
unless q canoe il involved.
whereas q fretful daughter was
at one tins property spanked and
nut to bed she Ii now paHnpered
and never goes to bed.
THE girl who, showed her knees
then found herself across mothers
good right hand. l. Nm.
M = s
The Washington times., 1927-08-02

As usual The Times win hold its
annual Babe Ruth AII-America Sc.
lection this summer. Watch for Nom
days Times.
The Washington times., 1927-08-02
SECRETS
OF ICE CREAM

Publication Of the chemical com
position of the various brands of
ice cream manufactured and sold
in the District of Columbia is plan
ned by Health Officer William c.
Fowler.
Beginning September /, DR.. Fow-
Ter intends to publish such in
formation as a supplement to the
regular monthly bulletin issued by
his department analyzing the pro-
ducts of the local diaries.
The law requires that all ice
cream must contain at least per
cent butter fat. Most good ice
creams carry more than this, how
ever, according to Fowler.
Each manufacturer will be listed
in. the bulletin with a statement
The Washington times., 1927-08-02

composition his Ice fat
showing how much of it is bJtter found Ise
The Washington times., 1927-08-02
WHEN THE HAIR BRUSH WAS
IA POWER IN THE LAND

Please print the observations
below. / am an old lady, IS
years Of age, no crank, but like
to see progress tempered with
common sense: