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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-19
Nuptial Ceremonies .. -.
Of Special Interest
In Future Schedule
Attendants Named for Will
liams-Hicks w G d ding
Scheduled for Thursday.
Other.Local Events Listed.

Miss Margaret deForest Hicks has
selected her attendants for her mar
riage to Mr.. James Bradley Williams,
jr., OF New York, which will take place
Thursday at noon. The ceremony will
be performed in Bethlehem Chapel of
the Washington Cathedral, the brides
brother, Rev. William Cleveland Hicks,
officiating, and Right Rev. John Gar
diner Murray, presiding bishop OF the
Protestant Episcopal Church of the
United States, will give the blessing.
Miss Constance Templeton, Of Chi.
cago, will be maid OF honor for Miss
Hicks and her bridesmaids will be
Miss Jean Darrah OF this city, and
Miss Evelyn PIERCE OF Rockford, Ill.
Mr.. John w. Rockefeller. jr, of New
York, will be best man and the ushers
will include Mr.. Paul Williams of
Cumberland. Nd. brother of the
bridegroom; Mr.. James Millholland,
jr., of New York: Mr.. William Ramsay
of Mount Savage. Nd. and Mr.. Sewall
Emerson OF Worcester, Mass.
Mrs. James Bradley Williams,
mother Of the bridegroom, will be
hostess to the members Of the wed.
ding party at supper, followed by
dancing. Wednesday evening after
the rehearsal for the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald McKnew will
give dinner party Tuesday evening
in compliment to Miss Hicks and Mr..
Williams, their guests including the
members of the wedding party.
Mrs. James A. Millholland will be
hostess to the ushers during their
stay in Washington.
Capt. and Mrs. Edward A. Mechling
have issued invitations for the mar.
riage Of their daughter. Emma Arvilla,
to Lieut.. Harold Patrick Henry, u. 8.
A., Tuesday evening. The ceremony
will take place in the garden Of the
suburban home of the brides parents,
Maplewood. at Mclean. Va.
Miss Mechling will be attended by
Miss Eleanor Furr as maid of honor,
and her bridesmaids will be Miss Vir.
ginia Hillyer and Miss Catherine Nc.
Eneany. Little Miss Ruth Ulfelder
and Miss Martha Ulfelder will be
flower girls.
Lieut.. Philip MacRae will be best
man and the ushers will include Lieut..
z. M. Conner. Lieut.. Edward p. Mech
ling, Lieut.. Carl Hill and Ensign Wal.
lace B. Mechling.
Mrs. Leila Hess Mckay has issued
invitations for the marriage of her
daughter, Dorothy Lois, to Mr.. Row.
land. Howenstein .McAdoo, son of Mrs.
Carolyn M. McAdoo and Mr.. Herman
p. Howenstein of this city, Saturday.
In the Methodist Protestant Temple in
Paramount. w. Va.
Mr.. Howenstein.McA and his
bride will be at home at 70 Twenty
sixth street, jackson Heights, New
Xssh City after q honeymoon.
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Charming Reception
On Silver Wedding Day

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clifton
Thomas of Kirkside. Silver Spring,
Md, gave a delightful reception Fri.
day evening from Z to 10 o'clock, In
the home of Mrs. Thomas mother, on
Nineteenth street, in celebration of
their twenty-fifth wedding anniver.
sary.
The guests were entertained both in
the residence and on the lawn which
was gay with early Summer flowers.
The home was decorated with Dorothy
Perkins roses and ferns and the table.
where buffet supper was served, had
a charming centerpiece Of the roses.
Assisting in the dining room were Miss
Marania Thomas, daughter Of the
hosts; Mrs. George B. Farquhar, Miss
Mary E. Thomas, Mrs. Robert n.
Waffle. sister of the host: Mrs. Beulah
E, Hunt, Mrs. r. B. Thomas, Mrs.
George c. Stewart. Mrs. Clifford
Waller and Mrs. Gertrude Mcpherson.
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Mrs. McNary, wife Of Senator
Charles l.. McNary, was entertained
at tea Friday afternoon by Mrs. James
Carlyle Denton in her home In Port.
land. Greg.
Mrs. Robert Gordon Hunt will en-
terrain at bridge luncheon in the
Florentine room at the Wardman
Park Hotel tomorrow.
Miss Irene Doran of Brookland,
d. c., entertained delightfully."-. at
bridge Monday evening in honor Of
Miss Delphine Barr. whose marriage
to Mr.. William Walsh took place
Thursday morning in st. Anthonys
Church. Brookland. D. c. Mrs. Fred
Haeberle scored highest and was pre-.
sented with a pretty favor by the
hostess. Among those present were
Miss Vivian Barr, Miss Jean Molster,
Miss Agnes Lane. Miss Margaret
Lane. Miss Ethel Williams, Miss Kath.
ryn McHugh, Miss. Pauline Meitzler,
Mrs. Lloyd Gibson. Mrs. B. Burton,
Mrs. Fred Haeberle. formerly of Al.
ton. ILL.,. and Miss Josephine Taphorn
Of Alton, Ill.
Mrs. William Hagermann and Miss
Dorothy Jackson entertained at lunch.
con yesterday at the Club st. Marks
In compliment to Miss Anne NJ. Allies,
whose marriage to Mr.. William p.
Henley will take place Wednesday.
The guests included Mrs. Lily. Willin.
son. Mrs. Camille Eddington, Miss
Georgia Alles.. Miss Adine Marie
Hampton. Miss Inez Ross and Miss
May Neither.
Mrs. Lily Wilkinson and Miss Adine
Marie Hampton will entertain at a
tea and shower this afternoon in honor
Of Miss Allies.
Mrs. Everett McQusrry was hostess
at tea Sunday afternoon in her home
at SS42 Window street. The party
was given In compliment to her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Westhoff of
Alabama. A short program of music
was given by Mrs. Paul Anderson.
Mrs. Mary Fitz-Parker, Mrs. Wilcox
and Miss Wilmuth Gary.
Miss Gary returned to Washington
recently after spending six months In
New York and is now visiting Mrs.
Maxwell. r
Mrs. Henry Hunt Mckee enter
tanned Tuesday evening in her home
on Clifton street in honor of the Gen.
Beck Circle, No. 4, Ladies Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic, and Mrs.
Carl Forst. a member, who Is leaving
for California to spend the Summer.
Mrs. Eleanor Adams Gillies sang, and :.
Mrs. Deeds recited Mrs. Mary Fitz-
Parker's song-poem, accompanied by
Mrs. Mckee at the piano. Mrs. Vir-
ginia White Speel is honorary presi.
dent, Mrs. Fitz-Parker is president
and Mrs. Curtiss Is treasurer. sIy
Miss Mary r. Van de Sande was
the guest OF honor at a reception
Wednesday evening given by DR.. BAR.
bara I. Thompson In her home at 1878
New Hampshire avenue. In celebra-
lion Of her Birthday anniversary
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Delightful Party Honors
81st Birth Anniversary

DR.. Barbara Thompson gave a de-
lightful party Wednesday evening in
honor of Miss Mary Van de Sande.
to celebrate the latter's eighty-f1rst
birthday anniversary. The party was
given in DIR. Thompson's home at 1875
New Hampshire avenue, the drawing
rooms having quantities of roses as
decoration, and buffet supper was
served. Among those in the company
were Mrs. Hester M. Poole. who re-
Gently celebrated her ninetieth ami
versary, Miss F. s. Crosby. Miss ]. NJ.
Tustin, Mrs. Eva Slayton Chebtees
and many members of the Astrology
Club.
Miss Van de Sande is a daughter of
the late DIR. d. T. G. Van de Sande.
a well known physician and clergy
man. and sister Of the late Mrs. b.
Pickmann Mann. Miss Van de Sande
was the first to Introduce free kin
dergarten work in the public schools.
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Wedding Invitations
Necessarily Recalled

Invitations for the marriage of Miss
Mary Powell Kennedy to Mr.. Henry
Cunningham Nelms have been re-
called by the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Edgar Sumter Kennedy, because
Of the sudden death Friday. of Mr..
Kennedy's brother. The wedding. how
ever, has not been postponed and the
ceremony will take place Tuesday
evening at 8 o'clock in the Church OF
the Epiphany In the presence of only
the members Of the two families.
Mr.. helms and his bride will leave
Immediately after the ceremony for
their wedding trip and all other festi-
vities In connection with the wedding
haYe hesn oanceled.
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WEDDING with outdoor reception the weather permits that
IA take place Saturday of Miss Enne Lawrence daughter of Nj
David
The of the ST. Thomas Episcopal
o'clock of
entertaining the bridal
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Miss Mary r. Van de Sande was
the guest OF honor at a reception
Wednesday evening given by DR.. BAR.
bara +. Thompson In her home at 1878
New Hampsh;re avenue. In celebra-
ton Of her abirthday Anniversary
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Bell. to Mr.. Jacob Randolph Helms Of
Bristol, Tenn, at tea Sunday after
noon. June II.
Miss Gray Is the daughter Of the
late Rev. Jesse Alexander Gray of
Wytheville, Va, and her marriage to
Mr.. Helms will take place September
/, in Bristol. Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Furr announce the
engagement" Of their daughter Sadye
to Mr.. Theodore Harold Opack OF this
city.
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Trio of Betrothals
Recently Announced

Mrs. Henry Benton Fitz of Jackson
vile, Ala, announces the engagement
of her daughter, Mary Knox, to Mr..
Joseph jackson Willett, jr., OF Annis.
ton. Ala. The wedding will take place
in July.
Mrs. Grace p. Gray announced. the
engagement Of her daughter. Martha
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Departure of Presidential
! Party and Lindbergh Visit
5. Dull Activity of Society
Cooldees Of to- Black Hills, Leaving Marked
Social Unrest After Hero 5 Sojourn Here.
Notable Events of the Week

HE spirit SOCIAL in which The n ne
ns.t ee rsG ads[s asi ans
what 1ar s sss5s are "i s
in oSn o sad them month almost
Badness & y 'Rsf i Sc sas
bot large and small keep society going
GENERAL members remaining until late in the
and the I sGG s 5na M ks m e h@
through weather likely has been their custom they
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reception permits
and Mrs David Mr. Hebs Carl sturhhn Hartford
Conn., The time Of the eIemony St. Thomas Episcopal Church will
be entertaining for the bridal party,
SEVERAL weddings taking place
Fisher daughter of the Governor of Pennsylvania Tatna
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Harrisburg with distinguished company including
James Davis several Senators and members the
Mrs.
rd in the mansion and the details for the wedding charming
other wedding
residential society took pGe in New York Thursday when Miss HARRY
bride Of Mr. James son Of former Senator and Mrs James
sso4 George a; so Of NtB m W i S
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M Stone aa ad Mss aTSsz s Me. son pot
daughter of Mrs O. Portmann Cleveland Ohio which took
Wednesday home
Congress Lake. Cleveland, ' e
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Stone-Portmann Wedding
Interests Capital Society
Prominent Members of Social and Official Sets
Attend Brown-Fisher Ceremonies in
Harrisburg Other Nuptials.

Miss Esther Eckert sang during the
ceremony.
The bride was escorted by her
brother, Mr.. Lawrence J. Purcell.
who gave her in marriage. She wore
n gown of bridal satin beaded in
pearls and her ven was of lace ar.
ranged in cap effect and held by clus.
Continued on Sixth Page)
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ample of France and Spain shortly
after the adoption of the Constttu-
ton. Uninterrupted friendly relations
have continued through these 140-odd
years, The present chatelaine OF the
Dutch legation, Nine. Van Roijen. the
former Miss Albertina winthrop OF
the well known Boston family. is the
fifth daughter of Uncle Sam who has
presided over Hollands official home
In she republic Of the West. -.
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Special Notes of Interest
From the Diplomatic World
Heads of Embassies Arrange for Season Abroad.
Legations Represented at American Summer
Resorts-Social Activities.

Simeon Radeff, will leave Washington
in September for his home in Bulgaria
to Join Nine. Radewa. The Minister
will spend a short time in his native
country before accompanying Nine.
Radewa back to Washington.
The Minister of Venezuela and
Sonora de Grisanti and their daugh.
ters will leave Washington the end
of next week for Lake George, where
they have leased a cottage for the
Summer.
Continued on Fifth PageO
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Dinners, Luncheons, Teas,
Bridge Parties Listed

Mrs. McNary, wife Of Senator
Charles l.. McNary, was entertained
at tea Friday afternoon by Mrs. James
Carlyle Denton in her home In Port.
land, Greg.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-27
Wanted-MOre News

1t is rcgrcttablc that the Chinese situation is
such that clearer and more definite dispatches
cannot be had from the troubled areas.
After reading diligently all of the dispatches
the Marking affair, finds oneself still pretty
much in the dark to exactly what happened.
Just how many people killed. why, and by
whom, are things that in this country can
say definitely
In the absence Of more authoritative news, il.
would be well for all Of to keep few things in
mind:
First, the fighting in China is above all a civil
war, pure and simple, with the ant-forcign agi
taton playing minor part. Civil wars are al
ways bloody, and the Chinese non -combatants are
suffering far more heavily than any group of
white
Second, the British and American forces in China
not there to intervene between the factions
but to protect British and American subjects
Neither we England are at war with China
or with any faction in China
Third, the gathering Of uncoored news in China
is difficult that in America can well take
most Of the atrocity stories with the provcrbal
pinch Of salt.
Fourth, the influence Of Soviet Russia on the
Cantonese is probably far less powerful than some
people think. The Soviets would like of course,
to see world conflagration started in China, and
they are doing all they to take credit for the
present war; but the Chinese people are not By
nature, the kind Of people who take to communist
doctrines. They essentially Industrious and
frugal-twO traits that don't 20 with communism
Above all, we must not make snap judgments.
Our representatives in China seem to be compe-
tent and level-headed; let's trust them to play
watchfu waiting game, and reserve de-
cisions until have more light
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With moisture deep in the ground and with CON
siderable seeding done, Missouri Slope farmer,
have good reason for optimism
While the downpours slowed up seeding in this
territory this work not sufficiently retarded
to be harmful and the benefits gained from the
rainfall far eclipse any loss of time There is
enough moisture in the ground to give good
start. With normal amount of rainfall during
the rest of the growing season, there should be
little for worry.
One thing is certain. Whatever kind Of year
this may turn out to be, that indomitabe spirit
which has sustained the Slope farmer in past year.
is to remain In short crop years, he has gone
doggedly on his way, working hard and Showing,
courage and grit which speak well for the future
of this country. If all can retain that same
ability to look the facts squarey in the face and
keep up our spirit no matter how dscouraginc
things may look, the Missouri Slope need not worry
But this year, it is likely, will not be required
to fight against odds. Instead, nature seems t,
be favoring We have a great chance for !:
good crop--a great chance to show the rest of tn,
state what the Missouri Slope accomplish.
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Editorial Comment
The Agricultural Problem Reviewed
From the Other Side
(Kansas City Starr

lkansas City Starr
The business mems commission en- agriculture
which was appointed last November has made a
preliminary report The committee was made up
of representative who We're primarily inter-
ested in industry rather than agriculture Their
appointment was based upon the theory that pros
perity in industry could not be maintained indef-
nitely if those engaged in agriculture unable
to buy their products. Hearings were held in every
section CT the country. An effort made to
consult persons who were interested in every phase
Of agriculture.
Farmers who produced wheat, corn or cotton to
the exclusion of all other crops, we'll those
who followed diversified system of farming, tcs-
titled. Marketing agencies, both competitive and
cooperative, were consulted The evidence pre-
scented was practically unanimous that there is a
farm depression, that the system of farming now
practiced is not resulting in maintenance of soil
fertility and that rural sections arc virtually
bankrupt.
Such a study of agricultural conditions by rep
resentatve men from industry will prove beneficial
American business men, manufacturers and bankers
are an intelligent group. They have tremendous
power in shaping legislation which has bearing
on agricultural we'll industrial matters. A
full knowledge of the difficulties which confront
those engaged in agriculture will make them more
sympathetic and tolerant toward the industry.
Condemnation of the attitude of the industrial
east is frequently expressed. It is possible that
the report made by this committee may have Il
tendency to change the attitude of those who have
not heretofore appreciated the difficulties which
confront the farmers, because the source Of in
formation is from men in whose judgment they be.
! lieve. The final report should be of benefit be-
cause it will be official statement of the con-
illusions from group who are not Immediately in
terested in farming as an occupation or as source
of living.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-27
Help the Flood Sufferers

Conditions in the flooded country Of the sout,
steadily growing With the Mississippi
and tributary streams rising higher and higher
thousands Of being inundated, thousands
have been made homeless.
Disease is spreading, and only the promptcst OF
medical relief many Of these flood refu-
gees. They must be sheltered and fed; they mus.
be cared fer until the rivers subsidc.
The American Red Cross is appealing to the
people of Bismarck and Burleigh county to help
them these unfortunatcs. That the need is
great is shown by the fact that this organization
has asked for $5.O000OO from the people of the
tion the largest asked for American relief
These are ncghbors who have been driven
from their homes AS neighbours should re-
=. spond, and respond generously Aid is needed i'm
mcdately, and the people Of Burleigh county and
Bismarck must do their share to aid their fellow
citizens.
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The 1925 Farm Census
(kansas City Starr

The preliminary announcement of the 1925 CEN
sus made by the department of commerce indicates
that there million farms in the United
States. There are more than 2h million fewer
people living the farms than five years before.
Only few more than one-half Of the farms are
located on improved roads.
There has been tendency to increase the mar
keting of farm products comparatively. ire
mcndous increase in poultry and dairy products has
been made. That farmers have economical is in
dicated by reduction in expenditures for feed fer
filters and labor of than GIG million dollars
That they have met financial reverses is indicated
by decrease Of billion dollars in value of farm
lands, 900 million dollars in value Of implements
and machinery and increase CT half billion
dollars in mortgage Indebtedness.
/ reduction in expenditures in necessary items
such as feed fertilizer and labor indicates tina.
even greater reduction has been made in expendi
lures for clothing, travel, convenences and luxur
les which are not essential Although conditions
improved materially in 1926 and there is evidenc.
OF further improvement this year, it will require
several years OF material prosperity to put farmers
back to the financial position they maintained
in 1920.
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It Week committee, of which Hon. Frank O. Low

est Week committee of which Hon. Frank q. Low
den Of Illinois is general chairman is composed of
nearly 100 organizations representing almost every
conceivable form of interest-thc federal govern
ment, state governments, outdoor, wild life and
rccreationa interests, forestcrs and forestry
Citations, the lumber industry, large consumers of
forest products, labor groups interested in water
resources, scientific and civic organizations and
many others.
Forest Week has for its purpose the giving Of N
opportunity for every form of interest in trees and
forests to find expression, each in its own way.
Waste and worthless land is worse than dead
loss. 1t is drag the community. Reforesta-
ton reclaim these waste lands and convert
them to valuable natural resources. In calling our
attention to this, Forest Week accomplishes an i'm
pcrtant work.
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IN NEW YORK

New York. April 27.-Manhattan
snapshots: the anonymously located
Church Of St. Francis Of Assizi.
Crowded between the minarets
Of the new cloak and suit belt on
33d street One Of its beauti-
fully architectural Spanish gateway
walls has become imbedded in taw-
dry brick print-shop j. It clings
tenaciously to its little garden
where half q dozen frs manage to
survive the dirt Of the street and
the terribly inadequate earth base
for their roots. !. They have
grown dusty and anemic. On
either side Of their narrow home rise
the sheer walls Of skyscrapers.
Now and theft priest appears upon
the roof, pacing back and forth read
ing his litanies in the shadows OF
temples built to Mammon. chief god
James Oliver curvood. who write.
Of the northwoods, but spends his
off-woods hours in Manhattan.
And he has been nursing serpent
bite, they tell me, suffered during Z
snake hunt in the everglades OF Flor
ida Natacha Ramhova, once
Mrs. Rudolph Valentino. dancing II
new dance club Of the flighty-
Chestnut vendors appearing on tn.
way A man buying . bathing
suit =. ~. Two more men looking
over golf stockings Clerks
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1927-04-27
Better Homes Week

The week of April "a to May is being observed
throughout the United States as Better Homes
Week and Secretary of Commerce Herbert Hoover,
who is president of Better Homes in America has
made the following statement regarding this ma
ton-wide program:
"Mcre than $500 local committees invite the
American people to join in observing Better Homes
Week. These voluntary groups doing much 10
advance improved housing home ownership and
the art CT home making and thus giving the Ameri-
home nearly the place which it should
have in American life. They have made SO fine
contribution 10 the welfare Of their communities
and of the nation to deserve the gratitude of
every of u.s.
Secretary Hoover but echoes our individual opin-
ions. Most of US feel busy with our own little
concerns that We give little thought or effort to
the lettering of conditions around US. But there
thousands of public spirited persons who devote
much time and thought and effort to this work Of
improving the American home, and it is indeed :,
worthy work
The local committees throughout the nation have
a record Of five years Of sound, practical achieve
ment behind them. The homes exhibited each year
have represented striking advances in convenience
attractiveness and artistic quality, with a steady
lowering in average cost. Last years demonstra-
ton houses cost, average. less than $4,000 tc
build. The progress from year to year in obtain
ing better results from money put into the homes
and their furnishing and equipment should be COM
parable to the progress in any of the most rapidly
developing fields of American engineering or in
dustry The $500 local Better Homes committee.
offering an exhibition of progressive hons
building which is real, practical service to th'
people Of America.