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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
Prominent Iowans Meet !;
At Fairfax Inn for Dinner

An interesting party is taking place
today at Singing Pine Inn, at Fair
fax, Va, the members of Congress
from Iowa and their families and sew
era other Iowans having g$t,-sred
there for a midday dinner. Among
those in the company are Representa-
tive Gilbert N. Haugen, Representative
and Mrs. Charles z. Swanson, Repre-
sentative Cyrenus Cole. Representative
and Mrs Thomas J. B. Robinson and
their daughter, Mrs. Clinton; Repre-
sentative and Mrs. c. William Ram
seyer and their daughters, Jean and
Barbara; Representative and Mrs. Ed
ward H. Campbell and Edward H.
Campbell. jr.; Representative and Mrs.
F. Dickinson Let's, Mr.. and Mrs. Guy
Shoemaker of Davenport, Iowa; Rep
resentative and Mrs. Lloyd ThurSton,
Mr. and Mrs LIE Merton Crist and Mr..
LIE Merton Crist. IT., of Osceola, Iowa;
Representative William F. Kopp. Repre-
sentative and Mrs. l.. j. Dickinson.
Representative and Mrs. Cassius c.
Dowell, Judge William r. Greene Of
the Court of Claims and Mrs. Greene
and Commissioner General of Immigra-
ton and Mrs. Harry e. Hull.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
NJ. Taber. hrother-in-law of the bride,

M. Taber. brother-in-law of the bride.
officiating.
The arrangements for the wedding
were charming in detail and pro-
fusion of roses and palms formed an
effective background for the wedding
party. AS the guests were assembling
Mr.. Stitt, organist of the church, played
a program of nuptial selections and
Just before the ceremony Miss Hazel
Priest and Mr.. Ridgeway Taylor sang
duet, which was followed by solo
by Miss Priest.
The bride was escorted to the altar
by her father, who gave her in mar
riage. Her wedding gown was lovely,
fashioned of rich white satin and tulle
in bouffant style. The long-waisted
bodice was designed with a bertha COL
lar of seed pearls. and was sleeveless.
The skirt was long and full, the bout
FAINT fashion being simulated by two
ruffles of tulle, edged with seed pearls,
held closely at the hipline with rows
of the pearls. Her tulle veil, arranged
softly about her face, was held at the
back by wreath of orange blossoms
and at the end of the veil small clus-
tiers Of orange blossoms were scattered
She carried shower bouquet Of bride
roses, orchids and lilies of the valley.
Mrs. E. M. Taber Serves
As MatrOn Of Honor.
Mrs. Edward M. Taber was matron
Of honor for her sister, and Miss Juliet
Aukam, daughter of Judge and Mrs.
George G. Aukam, was maid of honor
They wore frocks of green and orchid
lace, respectively. They were made
bouffant style and trimmed with tulle
to correspond in color with the lace.
The bodices were made with deep
capes Of lace and tulle, and they car
ried pink roses and pink delphinium,
Mrs. Taber's flowers were deep shade
of pink and the maid of honor's of a
paler hue.
The other. attendants were Miss
Margaret Mannix, Miss Thelma Gree
ley, sister Of the bridegroom; Mrs.
John Doyle Of Baltimore and Mrs.
phia They wore frocks fashioned
along the same line as the other at
tendants, with deep bertha collars in
place of the capeS. Mrs. Doyle and
Mrs. Harrison were in green frocks
and Miss Mannix and Miss Greeley
in orchid. They all carried roses, the
two attendants wearing green, having
the flowers in the deeper shade of
pink and the others in the paler color.
Mr. William Elton Harrison Of Phil
adelphia was the best man and Sc
lected as ushers we're Mr.. Warren Wells,
cousin Of the bride; Mr.. Gus Bank,
Mr.. Arthur Hilland, Mr.. Arthur
Reams and Mr.. James Lee Tracy.
Mrs. Wells, mother of the bride,
wore a pink sequin gown.
A reception for the immediate fami-
lies and few close friends followed
the ceremony. Mr.. Greeley and his
bride left for q Western motor trip
Mrs. Greeley wearing an orchid en-
semble with a hat and accessories to
match. They will be at home In about
six weeks at 1854 Connecticut avenue
Among the out-of-town guests were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
Party Given in Honor
OF Prospective Bride

Mrs. Joseph H. Roe entertained yes
terday afternoon at her home, 1852
Jefferson street northwest, at a hand
kerchief shower and bridge in honor of
her sister, Miss Leona Lauck of Win
chester, Va, whose engagement to Mr..
Albert Patterson Shirley of Richmond,
Va, was recently ANNOUNCED. the
wedding to take place June II at Win
chester Va. The color scheme of pink
and orchid was carried out in the
decorations. Joseph Lee Donnelly de-
livered the gifts. The guests included
Miss Leona Lauck and Miss Sara Belle
Shirley of Winchester, Va; Miss Viz
ginia Steele of Alexandria, Va; Miss
Marion Magruder and Miss Mary Bibb
of Clarendon, Va: Mrs. Harold Craft,
Miss Frances Linfoot. Mrs. Oliver
Irish, Mrs. Walter James Greenleaf,
Mrs. Lee Donnelly, Miss Dorothy
Gatchell. Mrs. Virginia Hopkins Rus
SELL Miss Emmeline Bowen, Miss Mary
Souther and Mrs. Warren Sager OF
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
Pretty Weddings Mark
Society's Calendar in
Early Summer Period
Continued from First Page.)

Continued from First Page)
presence OF large company of rela-
tives and friends
Springtime suggestion prevailed in the
effective decorations in the church, with
the profusion of blossoms in pastel
shades making fitting background for
the wedding party. There were white
blossoms on the altar which was lighted
with tall cathedral candles.
Preceding the ceremony. Miss Mida
Tucker soprano; Miss Mary Apple con-
tralto, and Mr.. Harlan Castle Tenor,
sang several solos Mr.. Stewart Dick
son, organist, played the wedding
marches and short program of nuptial
selections as the guests were assembling.
The bride wore a lovely gown of white
bride satin. fashioned with a fitted
bodice, the V-shape yoke of old family
lace, outlined with seed pearls. The
sleeves we're long and close fitting and
went into points over the wrist and the
skirt was fitted at the hip line with a
soft drapery at the front held by pearl
buckle. Her tulle veil held a cap of lace
and pearls, formed a train where tiny
white satin rosebuds were caught. She
carried bouquet of Gala lilies with a
shower of lilies of the valley.
Mrs. Thomas j. Baker was matron of
honor for her sister, wearing a frock of
blue georgette crepe and ecru lace, the
design following the mode of the brides
gown. She wore an ecru transparent
straw picture hat, slippers to match and
her bouquet was of pink roses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
Gard Party to Aid
Home for the Aged

Sacred Heart Home for the Aged and
Convalescent, Queens Chapel road
Hyattsville, Md, under the supervision
of the Missionary Sisters, Servants OF
the Holy Ghost, is planning its first
annual card party to be held on the
home grounds. Saturday afternoon
June IS. at 2:30 o'clock.
The committee in charge is headed
by Mrs Thomas F. Finnin, who will be
assisted by Mrs. Maurice j. O'Connor
Mrs. Louis B. Smith, Miss Mamie S.
Adams, Miss Nellie Desmond, Miss
Elizabeth Sullivan, Miss Emily Quinn
Miss Estelle Odenweller, Miss Mary
Flynn, Miss Annie Hickey and Miss
Clara Beall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
South Africa Has Boom.

South Africa has boom, and it's lat
est report shows all-round progress and
that the recent diamond finds play only
part of the increase in wealth. 1t is
confidently predicted that the general
revenue Of the country this year will
exceed the estimate by about $4,000, 900
while the state railways revenue is al
ready $3,50o,O0o greater than for the
last corresponding period. The latest
figures for wool exports, for the year
ending last September. show an increase
Of 100000 over the corresponding
period of 1926-27. The maize exports
are $16,500.000 more, and other farm
products $3,5O0,000 higher, with gold
showing an advance of s., 100000. I'M
migration into the country is growing,
and loans are being made to young
farmers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
Shark Problem Serious.

Sharks have become so threatening at
some Of the beaches of Australia that
general fear of them is menacing the
sport, and a conference of municipal
councils has been called to take up the
subject. Many plans for protecting
batherS have been advanced. One is the
spreading of steel nets in the water and
around the bathing spots. Another Is
a method of signaling bathers when the
unwelcome visitors appear. Another is
a set of legal restrictions keeping SWIM
merS within the breakers and prevent
ing "fashy" exhibitions of the fool
hardy out beyond the reach of the life
guards
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
Taxi" Watches Appear.

Taxi" watches are finding favor
among men of Europe. The usual dial,
with numerals all the way round. is re-
placed by those in which the hours APP
pear in triangle cut out of the center
Of the face, and the minutes in a cres-
cent-shaped aperture with pointer in
the center. A disc on which the min
utes are marked revolves beneath this
opening, the pointer indicating each
minute as it passes underneath. The
hour numerals change as in taxi clock.
WearerS are said to enjoy seeing the
figures jump without having to think
of fares and tips.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
Exchange of Vows Made
In Home of Brides Mother.

The marriage of Miss Emmie Mar
shall Allen, daughter of Mrs. Emma
Allen of Takoma Park, to DR.. John
Horace Fountain, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lawrence Fountain, took place yester-
day afternoon at o'clock, at the home
of the brides mother, 680l Eighth
street northwest, the Rev. William E.
LeRue of the Takoma Park Baptist
Church officiating.
Miss Donna Taggart, organist, played
the wedding marches and preceding the
ceremony Mrs Wallren S. Allison,
cousin of the bride, sang AT Dawning'
and II Love You Truly"
The bride wore an orchid georgette
crepe gown with lace hat to match
and carried bouquet of orchid, sweet
peas and yellow tea roses.
Dr. Fountain and his bride will be
at home at Walter Reed Hospital after
July /, where DR.. Fountain will be con-
nected with the Army Medical Corps.
Among the out-of-town guests were
Mrs. Frank Thomson, sister Of the
bride, of Fayetteville, N. c.. Mr.. S. w.
Allen, brother of the bride, of Raleigh,
N. c.. Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Y. Jones of
MaySville, KY. and Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle
Fountain, brother and sister-in-law of
the bridegroom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
D. c. Delegates to Attend
Confederate Reunion

Mrs. Rufus W. Pearson is leaving
today for Charlotte, N. c., to attend
the Confederate reunion. She has been
appointed matron of honor for Camp
305, Sons of Confederate Veterans.
The other representatives are: Mrs.
Arthur Clarendon Smith, official chap
eron; Mrs Elizabeth c. Fred, sponsor
Miss Wanda Pearson, maid of honor,
and Mrs. Laura Kendall, second maid of
honor. They are leaving by motor and
expect to reach Charlotte Monday
afternoon.
Many interesting social affairs have
been planned in their honor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
Electric Pilot for Planes.

That airplanes eventually will be
guided across treacherous mountain
Is predicted by French inventor. He
has devised delicate instruments for
the planes control cabin which would
enable the pilot to follow an earthed
cable 5000 feet beneath him. A similar
system has been tested successfully in
guiding a ship into harbor, where the
guiding electric line was sunk to the
sea bottom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
Miss Andrews Becomes Bride
Of Mr.. Alfred E, BiSSeII,

The marriage of Miss Julie du Pont
Andrews. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
James Newman Andrews of Bethesda
Md, to Mr.. Alfred Elliott BiSseli CT
Wilmington, Del, son of Mr.. and Mrs
George P. Bissell of Wilmington. took
place yesterday afternoon at O'Clock
in Christ Church in that city, the Rev
John S. Bunting of St. Louis officiating
Gala lilies were used on the altar and
Easter lilies, white peonies and ferns
were used throughout the edifice. As
the guests were assembling, there was
a program of nuptial music by the Or
ganist of the church.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father and wore a white satin
gown made with long sleeves and a
skirt draped at the back to form The
train. Her tulle veil was held in place
by satin Gala lilies and she carried
a sheaf bouquet of the same stately
flowers.
Mrs. Coleman C. Walker, sister of the
bride, was the matron of honor, wear
ing a peach crepe de chine gown, with
hat of beige straw and she carried
sunburst roses.
Miss Aimee du Pont Andrews was
maid of honor for her sister. wearing
a costume like that of Mrs. Walker.
The other attendants were Miss
Marian Darrah, Miss Margaret West OF
Washington, Miss Edith Sinclair OF
Asheville, N. c., and Miss Anne Ridgely
Andrews, sister of the bride. They
wore pale green crepe de chine frocks
with beige hats and carried sunburSt
roses.
Mr.. Rothwell M. Sheriff of New York
was best man and the ushers selected
included Mr.. Walter w. Stokes. jr.;
Mr.. Huntington d. Sheldon, Mr.. Henry
Sage, jr.; Mr.. John Kingsley, Mr.. James
E. Ingram. Sd, of New York; Mr.. John
Wilson of Pittsburgh, Pa: Mr.. Car
Martin, jr.; DR.. j. M. Deaver and Mr.
Allston Jenkins of Philadelphia. Mr.
George Elliott, jr.: Mr.. Charles Richards
Mr.. Henry B. du Pont, Mr.. Campbell
Weir, Mr.. Charles Baker, Mr. Donald
Ross of Wilmington, Mr.. Ostrom Enders
of Hartford, Conn; Mr.. Jack Ewing and
Mr.. Arthur all of Baltimore, and Mr.
James N Andrews of Washington.
Mrs. Andrews. mother of the bride
wore a gown of beige chiffon and lace
Following reception. at Pelleport
the home of the brides !Slnt Miss Amy
E. du Pont, Mr. BisseH and his bride
left for wedding trip. They will make
their home in Wilmington.
The bride attended Holton Arm:
School and graduated from SIMPLE,
School, Bryn Mawr. The bridegroom
attended Hill School at PottStown, anc
graduated from Yale in 1925.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
Mrs. Heitz Tea Hostess
For University Womer

The American As-ociation of Univer-
sity Women will have Mrs. Thomas w.
Heitz as hostess tomorrow. Tea will
be served at 4:30 o'clock in the Sunken
room, preceded by bridge at 8 o'clock In
the lounge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
Bethlehem Chapel Scene Of
Charming Ceremony.

Miss Julia Louise Behring, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs F. H. Behring, and Mr..
Watson l. Ford of Baltimore, son OF
Mrs. George T. Ford of Baltimore, were
married yesterday afternoon at S
o'clock, in the Bethlehem Chapel of the
Washington Cathedral. the Bishop OF
Washington. the Right Rev. James E.
Freeman, officiating.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father and wore white satin and
lace gown, with tulle veil and carried
shower bouquet of brides roses ana
lilies of the valley.
Miss Ellen Jane Keiser was the maid
of honor, wearing cream color lace over
peach silk, and carrying tea roses.
Miss Betty Mae Schoeneman was the
flower girl, wearing lavender organdy
frock.
Mr.. Charles Miller of Baltimore was
best man. Following the ceremony a
wedding supper for the wedding party
and the two families took place at the
Hamilton Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Raeder. took
place yesterday afternoon at o'clock
in the rectory of the Sacred Heart,
Mgr. Gavin officiating.
The bride wore gown OF beige chif-
fon, embroidered in gold, fashioned with
a deep bertha, which went into a point
at the back. The skirt was short at the
front and reached the floor at the back.
She wore a transparent straw hat to
match her frock and carried an arm
bouquet of pink roses.
Miss Katharine Doyle and Miss
Jeanne Gravatte were the bridesmaids,
wearing Powered chiffon frocks, green
predominating in Miss Doyle's frock
and orchid in Miss Gravatte's. They
wore hats and slippers to match the
predominating color in their gowns and
carried roses.
Mr.. j. Albert Edmonds was the best
man and Mr.. j. Edgar Tucker was
usher.
Mrs. Braswell. mother of the bride,
wore royal blue gown trimmed with
beige lace and her hat was of beige
straw
After a wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs.
Raeder will make their home at $500
Fourteenth street. Among the out-of-
town guests was Miss May Roddy of
Baltimore.
A prettily arranged wedding took
place Wednesday at the residence OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter H. Nicely, at the
Burlington Hotel, when Mrs. Ida Strider
Warthen was married to Mr.. Sacket L.
Duryee, the Rev. H. c. Hawk officiating.
The bride wore becoming gown OF
blue chiffon and corsage bouquet Of
lilies of the valley and pink roses. Mr..
and Mrs. Duryee will be at home after
July /, at 1919 Sixth street northeast.
The marriage of Miss Helen Mari
Mitchell and Mr.. Thomas Taylor Nellie
will take place next Saturday morning
at 9 o'clock, at st. Thomas Apostle
Church, on Woodley road. The cere-
mony will be followed by a wedding
breakfast at the brides home for the
immediate families and the wedding
party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02

Nuptial Event of Record
At Sacred Heart Chapel.
The marriage of Miss Louise Bras
well to Mr.. Charles E. Raeder, son of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02

Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Hough and Mr..
John T. Doyle of Baltimore, Miss
Helen Wallaston of Newark, N. j.;
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bower of Har-
risburg. Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Smallwood and Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Basford of Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-02
Pretty Church Ceremony
an Event of Yesterday.

an Event Of Yesterday.
The marriage of Miss Helen Wells,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Nor
gan Wells, to Mr.. Merritt A. Greeley
of Webster City, Iowa, took place last
evening at 8 o'clock in the Chevy Chase
Presbyterian Church. the Rev. Edward
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-04
No Trace OF
Missing Man

The sheriff S department is still
mystlfied in regard to the strange
disappearance of Deputy Sheriff
Homer Brackney, for despite every
effort to locate the missing man,
they have run up against Il virtual
stone wall.
Brackney vanished Wednesday
noon after he had drawn his month
ly pay check. He had come to FL
Centre and it is understood in
tended to follow his usual monthly
custom of stopping at Brawley to
take care of his current bills.
The officer never showed up at
the places in which he usually
traded and so far has not com
municated with his family or
friends.
Sheriff Gillett stated this morn.
ing that he had given orders that
every man in his department would
continue to search for the missing
man until he was found or the cir
cumsItances of his Disappearance
cleared up.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-04
Seek Husband In
Torso Staying

LOS ANGELES, May 4. U.H =
Deputy sheriffs left here today for
Mt. Wilson in an attempt to find
Leland Wesley Abbott, %, and ques-
tion him in connection with the
murder of a young girl whose body
was found a month ago floating IN
the Los Angeles river.
Former friends of Abbott s as
sertedly told officers that he often
flourished a surgeon IS knife and
that he once attempted to persuade
them to make trip to Lynwood
where he intended to "get even -
with his wife.
According to the reports to deputy
sheriffs Abbott threatened his wife s
life because she was living with
another man. and then disappeared
two davs before the headless, limb
less and as vet unidentified girl 8
body was found near the Lynwood
section.
Authorities were informed today
that Abbott was employed as for
est ranger at Mt. Wilson.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-04
EVERYTHING SET
FOR EXCURSION
OF WAR VETS

Everything is set for the trip to
Andrade by the eX-service men OF
the valley tomorrow morning.
All those who are prepared to
make the trip are to meet at the
Pickwick depot at 8 O'Clock where
a caravan of busses will be IN
readiness to carry the trippers to
the heading, lunch and entertain
mcnt that has been provided by the
Imperial Irrigation District.
1t is expected that at least six
busses will be used to carry the eX-
service men, their wives, sweethearts
and friends on the excursion.
One bus will leave Brawley at
s clock and the rest of the busses
will leave here approximately an
hour later picking up passengers at
Holtville and enroute.
A rate of $2.65 per person has
been made by the Piekwiek Stages
System. Tickets may be obtained
at the depot or from the legion or
other ex-service organization Off
cials.
1t is requested by local officials
that all those planning to make the
trip get in touch with their organiza-
tion supporters this evening or the
first thing tomorrow morning. Those
who are unable to do so should come
to the depot. Sufficient transporta-
ton has been arranged for large
crowd.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-05-04
NIGHT
TO Be FEATURE
OF KIWANES Bill

Declared 10y Tnose VINO nave wit
messed rehearsals to be one of the
finest Spanish acts ever presented
in the valley, "A Night in Old
Mexico will form one of the high
lights on the Kiwanis club program
to be given Monday night at Fox
Imperial Theatre.
The "Castilian Troubadors, "
Charles Morales, Alfredo Garcia, and
Antonio Bizuella. accompanied by
Nina Canton, will be heard in sever
al of the more popular Spanish num-
hers.
In addition to being an excellent
tenor, Bizuella is a guitar player of
exceptional ability. With Morales,
another tenor, and Garcia, whose
splendid baritone voice has delighted
many Imperial Valley audiences, Bi,
zuella will be heard in " Estrel,
lita," which is as popular in the
valley as La Paloma,' and Pa.
iarillo.' another favorite.
Shirley Morley, soprano, will sing
" La Borrachita and "CieHto
Lindo,' accompanied on the violin
by Henrietta Meiia, whose playing
las drawn high commendation from
valley audiences.
All of the artists will appear in
the old time Spanish costumes, en-
phasizing the atmosphere of Spain
created by the songs and music.
Special settings have been arranged
for the Spanish scenes by Manager
Norris.
A Night in Old Mexico" " will
form one of three presentations of
vocal, musical and dance numbers,
offered by the Kiwanis Glee Club,
under the direction of John c. Gan
ton.
The glee club and the glee club
quartette will be heard in several
OF their popular numbers, and two
dance specialties will be offered by
Claire Newkirk.
Tickets for the evenings perform
ance are selling rapidly and those
who have not as yet obtained them
are urged to do so at once. Only
one performance will be given, start
ing promptly at 7:30.
In addition to the entertainment
program, Kiwanian Norris has book
ed Betty Bronson, in her latest talk
ing release, Gone Stolen Night, -
also two comedy reels and the al
ways popular newsreel.