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Evening star., 1928-09-21
! MERCHANTS FAVOR
TRAFFIC CHANGES
Commissioners Asked to
Eliminate "DoubIe-HaIt"
System Here.

Adoption for Washington of provi.
aions of the model municipal traffic
ordinance as drafted recently by the
national conference on street and high
way safety is urged upon the District
commissioners in a resolution passed
yesterday afternoon by the board OF
governors of the Merchants and Manu-
facturers' Association at its first Fall
meeting IN The Star Building.
Action by the merchants association
was taken on a report submitted by
Charles Frame, chairman of the traffic
committee, which laid emphasis upon
the need of eliminating the existing
''double-halt" system here of making
left-hand turns at intersections con-
trolled either by traffic lights or traffic
officers.
Would Allow Both Turns.
Under the proposed plan motorists
would make left-hand turns as well as
right hand turns on the green light. as
is done in many large cities, instead OF
entering the intersection on the green
light and hating there for a change of
the lights to proceed into the inter-
secting street on the green light.
The merchants board, which already
has approved the Community Chest plan
for financing social work in washington,
again went on record indorslng the plan.
which now is being organized. Maj.
Gen Anton Stephan, president of the
association. is one of the incorporatorS
and a trustee under the Community
Chest plan.
A resolution was adopted indorslng
the appeals being made here for funds
for relief of sufferers in the recent hur-
ricane.
Sylvan Theater Plan O.K.d.
Installation of permanent electric
lights and amplihers at the Sylvan
ThGter on the Monument Grounds,
vas urged and approval was voted to
the seven recommendations for farm
relief contained in referendum No. 81
of the Chamber of Commerce of the
United States.
Claude w. Owen was named chairman
OF a special ccmrnitte to make study
of personal tax rates here and to re-
port at the next meeting of the board.
Mark Lansburgh was appointed chair
man of a committee to report on the
advisability of including a course on
retail selling in the public schools.
Edward D. Shaw, secretary of the
association, was delegated to attend the
convention of the American Trade As
sociation executives, to be held at Mon
tauk Point, Long Island, Septem-
ber 26-29
A resolution was adopted voicing re-
gret over the recent death Of Julius
Goldenberg.
Evening star., 1928-09-21

held, with Roe Fulkerson presiding
Various questions we're asked the mem-
bers regarding the ideals and history
of Kiwanis Clubs.
Byrnum E. Hinton. chairman of the
clubs sports committee. announced
that members of the local club will
hold a golf tournament with members
of the Baltimore Kiwanis Club in Bal
timore next Wednesday.
David Lehman was announced as. a
new member of the Washington
Kiwanis Club.
The twenty-fifth anniversary of the
first piece of motor equipment used by
a fire department in this country oc-
Cured on July IL of this year.
Evening star., 1928-09-21
CHURCH TO BE FORMED.
Special Dispatch TO The Star.

special Dispatch TO The Star.
CLARENDON, Va. September 81
Citizens of Virginia Highlands and Au-
rora Hills will meet tonight at the home
of Mrs. H. NJ Wilson. 429 Addison ave-
nue., Virginia Highlands, to form Bap-
tist church for the two communities.
A constitution has been drafted an /
will be presented for ratification tonight
officers will also be elected. During con-
sideration of plans for church build
ing the congregation until further no.
tice will hold services in Firemen's Hail
Virginia Highlands. The Mount Ver-
non Baptist Church is the name pro-
posed
Evening star., 1928-09-21

The first flre-fighting machines were
called hand tubs, because the water
had to be poured into the engine. be-
tcre it could be sprayed on the fire.
Evening star., 1928-09-21
KIWANIANS URGED TO AID
HURRICANE SUFFERERS
Washington Club Members in Ses-
sion Asked to Contribute to Red
Cross Relief Fund

An appeal to memoers of the Wash
ington Kiwanis Club to contribute to
the Red Cross hurricane relief fund
was made by Radford Moses, president
of the club. at its weekly luncheon in
the Hotel Washington yesterday.
AS a special feature Of Yesterdays
meeting San educational period" was
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
WHITE HOUSE ID
 HAVE A MUSICALE
Important Washington Event Set
 for March 22

Washington, March I7 P-A musicale at the White House tho "Nening Of March 2. is one Of th, several little surprises which Mrs Coolidge is giving society since hei return from Northampton wher she visited her mother.
 There Is rumor which will no h" quietei that as soon as John coolidge graduates from Amherst here will be another White Hous wedding 10 add to the historic li~f When he will lead 10 the altar Mis- Florence TrumbuI, daughter of il governor Of Connecticut.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17

Mir. and Mrs. Wendell Sicklick of Bassett street will celebrate the fifteenth anniversary Of their we'd ding tomorrow with a dinner party. Guests will be present from Cleve- land. Ohio. Hartford and New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17

Mir. and Mrs. Otto Anderson Of Hart street entertained al dinner last evening in the form of a St. Patrick's party. The dining room was decorated in green candles carnations and shamrocks. the favors being miniature baskets of assorted candies. Guests were pres lent from New York. Hartford and West Hartford.
 Miss Flora Humphrey entertained at luncheon and duplicate bridge Tuesday noon at her home on Grove Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. Dudley Walker ell tertained sixteen at dinner and cards last night at their home on Monroe street. Prize awards were made to Mrs. Lawrence Hunason Mrs Ralph Britton. Elbriige Beech CT and William Finder.
 Mrs. James X. Walsh entertained d the members of her card club Tues day night at her home on Lincoln street, The prizes went to Mrs Alfred Schade, Mrs Alexas Scott and Mrs. Frederick Arrigon.
 
 Music lovers in the city are an- ticipating a splendid concert at the
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17

tight at cards at her home on Lin- coin street Thursday afternoon. Mrs. 1 Buell. B. Bassatte was awarded the prize.
 Mrs. Earl Y. Higbee entertained two tables Of bridge at her home on Garden street Thursday afternoon. Mrs. F. w. Macomber and her house guest, Mrs. koehle, of Spring field. Mass. Were awarded the trophies
 Mrs, Elhridge Eeecher gave q small luncheon bridge party at her home on Lincoln street "Wednesday noon.
 Mrs. Luther Parker was hostess 10 twelve friends on Wednesday noon when she entertained at her home on Forest stre9; with luncheon and cards. Mrs. Arthur Sampson, Mrs Maxwell Porter and Mrs. H. Hinc were awarded prizes.
 Mrs Charles Swain gave t d-- Ilghtfui luncheon party followed by auction bridge at her home on Vine street "Wednesday noon. Mrs. Wal ter Leland Mrs. Ray Leach. and Mrs. Joseph Williams won the prizes
 Mrs Charles II. Baum entertained at cards and taa on Tuesday at her home on Wooster street
 William sweeney of Cedar street will entertain 12 friends at dinner and cards tonight al tha shuttle Meadow club
 Scarcely Week passes without t"n or more really large bridge par ties occurring at the shuttle Mea- dow club. On Tuesday, Mrs. Noah Lucas of Dover Road was hostess at the club, entertaining twelve friends at luncheon and auction bridge. Spring flowers in the pastel shades were used to decorate the luncheon tables in the dining room. The play followed in the large club living room with the prize awards being made 10 Mrs T.. R. Garter and Mrs. William H Hart. IT,
 On the following day Mrs. Emory Corbin of West Main street and Mrs, John Pellerier Of Vance street gave a delightful bridge tea for 60 friends. Again spring flowers and soft colored candles were used >~ 10 decorate the long table which was arranged in the west sun room or the club house, Mrs Milton Jones and Mrs, Johnstone Vance Were at the t.a table. while Mrs. Roswell Moore, Miss Corinne Goodwin, Mrs. George Colt. Mrs. Lucian Stevens, Mrs. Harold Knowles. Miss Harriet Reynal, Mrs. Bret Necce and Mrs. Hayden Roberts assisted with the service. Bridge trophies went 10 Mrs Bennett Hubbard. Mrs. Victor Poin. dexter, Mrs. Edward H. Christ,
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17

The Vice President and Nr>. Dawes and the Speaker of the llous and Mrs. Longworth seem to h, running neck and neck in the socicf, race. with the most exclusive non official hosts in Washington giving a dinner Thursday evening for General and Mrs. Dawes while the speak. and Mrs. Longwcrth We're feted at the Congressional club where MrS Peter Goelet Gerry. wife of Senate Gerry of Rhode Island, presided as hostess.
 Mrs. Richard T. Townsend wuS hostess to Mir. and Mrs. Dawes, when there were amba ssa iors. min isters and others to meet them and hundreds Of dollars worth Of flow ITS used to beautify her handsom, residence. Mrs. Townsend is the hostess who gave debut flower ball 10 Alice Roosevelt now Mrs. Long worth; Ethel Roosevelt, now Mrs. Richard Derby and Miss Helen Taft, TOW Mrs. Manning. General and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt came iron, New York for the dinner and the Hon. Mrs. Ronald Greyville. visiting ln Washington en route to Ontario Canada, where she will be the guest of the Governor General and Lady Wilmington. was there as was tho Secretary of the Treasury. Mir. Mel lon.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
CLUB EVENTS
Meetings of Common wealth, College and the Woman's Club.

The Commonwealth club held it's annual meeting Tuesday evening in the South Congregational chapel
 President. Leon A. Sprague: secre- tarv, Miss Jennie Vessel; treasurer, \. S. Warner; trustee for three years. Henry Hoar; two years. F. G. Brad ley: one year. Miss Clara Washburn; ture. r. W. Maconber. civic, E. O. Shierden: publicity, Mrs. George Loomis; membership. Mrs. F. Chester Hale; decorations. Mrs. c. H. Blakes-
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17

Capitol theatcr tomorrow afternoon, when the Wenn1rberg chorus, John \. Lindsay conducting. will sponsor lIs annual musical treat May Pet "rSon, tdm"d Opcratic soprano. will !c th" guest SOlolSt. l, will be Conductor l.indsayS first public con- cert with the Weunerberg chorus, the leadership of which he took over this year The program will be varied and attractive. and much in forest lies in the contributions of Miss Peterson. lt will be her first visit to the city,
 Mrs. George Nimball Of south l'urritt street was th" guest of honor a' q luncheon yesterday at th. Pennington Country club.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17

The Mexican embassy. always ono or the most friendly foreign homes in Washington was the scene of q. typically Mexican tea during the week when Sonora De Tellez had American and diplomatic ladies to assist her. quite in the fashion ot Washington society. The tabl, dainties included renochie, and other dulcet dishes peculiar at Latin American countries. Guests at din- her at the embassy this week when the Ambassador and Sonora De Tel. leg entertained for the Secretary Of State and Mrs. Kellogg were prac- tically charmed with the many Mexi can fruits shipped up for the -spe- cialiy prepared menu.
 The salad was of the avacado or. alligator pear, with a rich. very hot. and as the southern darkey says q tasty sauce.
 Senora De Tellez has issued invita. iions for her annual party for chi dren. her own small daughter Emi- lla. being the real hostess.
 March Sl is the date and an up- usual treat is being prepared. 'Th. story Of snow white" will be drama tlzed and many friends of the littl. hostess will be in the cast. Ther. will be music and dancing and deli. rlous refreshments.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17

Charities of Washington cos diplomats hundreds of dollars . year. forty not only give the use oi their names to help the events. but they buy tickets as we'll. And just now the highwater mark in tho price of tickets has been reached iu the table auxiliary the lives of the saints 10 be staged at the end of this month by Countess Scherr Thoss. daughter Of the late Mir. and Mrs. Henry White. for the benefit of Washington Catholic charities.
 Tickets are $1o and boxes ar, quite the highest ever sold in Wash ington, and yet every one had beer taken. The richest Of New York so- siety folk as well as society of Bos- ton, Philadelphia. Baltimore and as far away as Chicago. have become interested.
 The third woman to be appointed to the diplomatic corps. Miss Fran ces Elizabeth Willis. who registers from Memphis. Tenn. IS in Wash ington preparing 10 go to her first diplomatic post. Valparaiso. Chile While making her final preparations with the state department. Miss Will lis is preparing wardrobe for her new environment.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17

Mrs. Johnstone, hostess to the
 orlean Woman's Club .......
 .......... Miss Pauline Phelps Nora, her maid. Miss William F. Fay Faye Johnstone. Mrs. Johnstone's
 daughter .... Miss Dorothy Hart Madge ...... Mrs. Arthur Bacon Louise .... Mrs. Austin L. stowell 'er'rude Mrs. Frederick A. Hart
 Mrs. Johnstone's especial
 friends in the dub. Mrs. sanford, secretary Of the
 club. Mrs, Lawrence C. Humason Mrs. Parmalee, an aristocratic
 member ., Miss Mabel C. Hibbar I'd Airs. Blanchard, chic and up-to-
 ddte .......... Miss Gladys Day -lrs. Hamilton. who has neural
 eia ...... Mrs. Olive J. lngra nam Hiss Case. a s,lf-satisfied spinster
 ,.,.. Mrs. F. Raymond Gilpatrr Mrs, smith. president of the club
 ...... Mrs. George NJ. Flanagan Tom smith, her son ...........
 ......... Miss Edna Russell Other club members: Mrs Ealph Hritton. Mrs, Douglas Johnston, Mrs Bernard s. Nickerson. Miss Jennie Vessel Mrs. Robert Morton. Mrs Charles W. Lee, Jr,. Mrs. Johu \. Thornton.
 On Friday the S,uior Hisu Sciuoi Dramatic society, Th- AnIphion club, presents, Pals First" The play takes place in the school auditorium and is presented under the direction of Mrs. Amy Guiifori whose efforts always bring forth excellent results. 4 record attendance is assured. in cluding the young people at school. their friends and their parents.
 Mrs, Dudley Walker entertained the members ot her bridSa club at luncheon and cards Tuesday at her home on Monroe street Mrs. Ray nond Gilpatric won t.. priz,.
 Mrs Donald h.-.ien -ntart"lned eight friends 3,t cards at her home on Vine street Monday night.
 
 Ms. Geore- lliidebrandt win give br"aklas' party at her home on lthin"decller Lane tomorrow morn ing.
 MrS M. \. G riswoid gave q de lghtful bridge party at her home in Eerlin last Monday when sna enter tained twenty friends lt cards Quantities of spring flowers in lav- ender and yellow colors were used to decorate the houso. The prizes which Were also flower bouquets vent 10 Mrs. Oscar Erickson. Mrs. Donald Mont go1nery. and Mrs. James Ellsworth
 Mrs. Hardy Payor gave smal! dinner party last evening aI her home on Lincoln Road.
 
 Miss Alice Beirca entertained
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
.NEW YORK SOCIAL l LIFE PICKING UP
Various Types of Entertainment Being Enjoyed

New York. Mar IT. Rl-"Ie Car nival des Animaux" by Saint Saens has been selected as the feature Of q musicale to be given for the bene- fit of the New York Women's League for Animals. A bear sym phony, an elephants lullaby and a cat serenade will be among the headlights of program played by an orchestra selected from the Phil harmonic society. Mrs. Vincent Astor is among the patronesses.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17
WEDDINGS
Important Betrothal An nounced - Other Nuptial Notes of Local Interest.

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Stein of Winthrop street will celebrate the tWentyfifth anniversary of their marriage tomorrow when they will entertain fifty guests at dinner in Hartford and will hold open house at their home in the evening. Rela- tlves will be present from New York. Boston and Paterson, New Jersey.
 Mir. and Mrs. Stein have two
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17

Mrs. Edwin Coles, Mrs. Johnstone Vance, Mrs Richard Pritchard and Mrs Douglas Johnston.
 At bridge party given last Sat urday afternoon at the Alderson home on Lake street, the engage ment of Miss Alice Eleanor Alderson was announced to John Magee. Jr.. of Hartford. Miss Alderson who is , the youngest daughter 0! MT. and Mrs Alscrnon Brown Alderson, is graduate of St. Nargaret's school in Waterbury. Mir Macee is the t, oldest son of MT. and Mrs. John Masee of Greenwich and he attended Pomfret school. fomfret. and the 1 Massachusetts Institute of Tech nology.
 There werv seven tables Of bridge 1 with the priz"s being awarded to Mrs. Everett Francis and Miss Ruth 1 Rurdick Of Hartford. Mrs Roswell Moore or this city, and Mrs, hosnl"r Redfi"l3. IT., of Harttorl. Mrs. Clarence Manning Will rni.-r- tain the m"lul,.rs of her bridge club Thuls,iay afternoon at the North residence, on Sonnylcdgr
 Miss Heatrl2e Rcynal will ,nter- tain at bridge this u.ftrnoon at her home on Lexington street for her guest, Miss porotnea Sutherland
 Miss Marjorie Norris entertained her bdigc club Monday evening at her hom" on Ten .Acro Road. Miss Eea,rjc-- panbury wol the prize. Mrs. Burton Hi,dahranit enter ,ain"d the Thursday afternoon bridge club tI!is w--h. Mrs. Bennett H. Hubbard, Mrs. James Baldwin and Mrs. G"org" Boil won the prizes.
 Mrs. Charles Law VIII entertain her club "Wednesday # luncheon and cards al her hom. on Ten Acra Road
 Mrs. Clarence r. Bennett of For est street entertained the members ut hey Current Events class of the |. ". C. \. at her hom" Wednesday evening.
 Miss LiNN-a Ahlgren Of Arch street gave a St. Patrick's bridge rf, Nat Ericson, Miss Helen Hancock and Miss F,hba Elmgren were given tie prizes.
 A surprise birthday party was given last Saturday evening in hon. or Of Miss Floria Cassella and Miss Elizabeth Rose at the home of Mrs. Frank Rose on Miller street.
 Mrs. Walter Leland Of West Hart ford entertained her bridge club yesterday afternoon. Miss Rose Croll entertained eight at auction Tuesday evening at her home on Sheffield street in honor of Miss Dorothy Goldberg The prizes went to Miss Goldberg and Edward Kramer.
 Miss Esther Miller was given a miscellaneous shower Sunday at her home. Miss Miller will become the bride of Jack Schupack tomorrow.
 
 A day after the Womans club production the three Stanley Me tnorial benefit plays are to be given. Miss Ruth Rassette who has done so much for local dramatic productions is again acting director and coach. The cast includes, Ralph Benson. secretary Of the Chamber of Con- merce: Rev w. H. Anderson. pastor of Trinity Methodist church; Austin Stowell. Wesley Parker. William Fay, Harry Coholan. K. w. Macomber, Edmund Starr. Leslie Watkins, Mrs. E. E. Bassette, Mrs. Russell Ger mond. Mrs. George Loomis. Miss Barbara Christ. Miss Florence Tomp- llins and Miss Hilda Krenn.
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17

Walking trees. jungle dancers and birds Of paradise will be among the shapes assumed by dehutantes in the jungle scene of The Magic carpet'-societys charity carnival for the benefit Of the Judson Health Center. Colonel Charles A. Lind bergh's triumphal landings on his recent Central American and West Indies flight will be pictured in the descent Of The Spirit of St. Louis in the jungle.
 Jewelled pins. genuine or imita uon. are the dominant feature for adornm mt of spring frocks, They are worn on he shoulder or front of the gowns. with crystal, topaz and amethyst as the ruling favorites among stones
 Another evidence oi the contln- ued interest in Lindbergh. is a tulip named for the mother of the flyer which society will find among the features of the International Flow TT show at the Grand Central Pal ace next week. John Scheepers is showing the flower which W s originated in Holland
New Britain herald., 1928-03-17

, daughters. Miss Elizabeth Stein, a | student al Simmons college. Boston and Miss Ruth Stein.
 The engagement Of Miss Dorothy Goldberg and Edward Kramer, son of MT. and Mrs B. Kramer Of Hill street. has been announced by Miss Goliberg's parents. Mir. and Mrs. B. Coldberg of Talcott street 1 One Of the prettiest brides Of the , season was Miss Louise Holcombe, daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. William G. HolCombe. Her marriage to Henry Christ took place Saturday afternoon at { o'clock in the Chapel Of the First Congre gafional church. Rev erend Theodore 4. Greene. pastor ot the church, performed the ccre- mony.
 The bride wore q period gown of white net and carried q bouquet Of W hit" sweet peas and lilies of the valley The maid Of honor, Miss Elya [ Mckirdy, and the bridesmaids, Miss Josephine Miller and Miss Alice Hoi- comhe. sister Of the bride, wore period dresses of floWertI chiffon with picture hats to match. They rose Culored sweet peas and lavender lace. The best man ~as stanton Ashley and the ush"rs Were Edward ! II. Christ and Curtis Christ. broth CTS oI the bridegroom.
 4 reception Was held in the par , lors Of the church. Mir and Mrs. { Christ left on a wedding trip. and upon their return they will reside in the Lincoln Apartments on Lincoln street.
 Mr. Christ is the son Of Nr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Christ oi Ten Acre road.
 Michael J. Cosgrov4 of Chapman court has announced the engage ment of his daughter. Miss Ruth 'osgrove, F. N. to Arthur Nolz of Berlin. Miss CosgroNe has been con ueeted with the Visiting Nurse as sociation for he past year. She graduated from the training ~chool Of st. Francis hospital in 1928.
 MT. Nolz is connected with the engineering department of the stan ley Rule and Level plant.
 The wedding will take place early in April.
 The engagement 1f Miss Marjolie Luce Of Elm Hill and Alvar John son. has been announced by Mrs. Hester Luce. MT. Johnson Is the son { Maple Hill.
 1 Mr. anad Mrs. Louise N slocum Of Goodwin street, Hartford. for merly of this city, entertained Satur- : day evening In honor Of their fiji teonth wedding anniversary. Among 1 those present from New Britain were: Mir. and Mrs. Hjalmar John son. Andrew Biorklund. Mir and Mrs. Einar Freberg. MT. and Mrs, ! Hilmar Biorklund. Mir. and Mrs. i William Robinson and Conrad Lindelof.
 The wedding Of Miss Eliza beth 1 Forshaw and Walter F. Linn will take place this afternoon at the 1 home of the brides sister. Mrs s. ! R. Wickwire of Plainville. Reverend A. E. T. Steege will perform the ceremony.
 The attendants will be Miss Kathryn Wickwire. bridesmaid. Ger. hardt Linn. best man. Miss Larraine Linn. ring bearer and Miss Shirley . Lowe. train bearer. The wedding march will be played by Miss Flor ence Linn.
 Upon their return from a wedding trip to Baltimore and Washingto on. ! D. C.. the couple will reside at c55 Chapman street, this city.
 Mir. and Mrs Wendell Sicklick of lsassett street will celebrate the 1 fifteenth anniversary Of their we'd ding tomorrow with a dinner party. Guests will be present from Cleve- land. Ohio. Hartford and New l Britain.
The Wolf Point herald. (Wolf Point, Mont.) 1913-1940, 1928-06-22
Plentywood Paper Is
Sold To N. D. Man

Plentywood.-A deal was closed
here whereby the Plentywood Her
aid becomes the property of Har-
ry E. Polk, editor of the Williston
Herald of Williston, N. D.
A corporation will be formed
Immediately, to be known as the
Herald Printing company, and c.
S. Nelson, editor for 20 years of
the Plentywood Herald, will be
one of the incorporators, but will
take no active part in publication.
Last weeks issue of the Herald
was the last issue edited by Mr..
Nelson, who, with his wife, will
take a vacation in Rocky noun
tain regions. The new editor will
be Geo. Fox, who for several years
has been employed by the Dan
iels County Leader.
The new management has pur-
chased a linotype, which will be
installed next week, and the first
issue by the new owners will be
of 1000 copies, all home print.
The present circulation is about
900 copies.