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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-07
TRADE WAR
PUT UP TO:
HOOVER

Controversies over demands
of local labor unions for
higher wages, which threatens
to tie up the Federal building
program, has been presented
to President Hoover as a
possible means of settling the
differences.
The President has received let
ter from E. H. Rosengarten, head
of the Master Builders Association
of Washington, it was learned at
the White House today.
According to information, there,
the letter has been turned over
to the Department Of Labor Tor
report.
Demands for a five-day week have
been made by unions in the build
ing trades upon employing contrac-
tors, it was learned today.
With wage agreements of half q
dozen of the unions expiring within
the next month, demands here loom
ais a further complication in the
local building industry which is
already beset with the insistence Of
workers that they be granted in.
creased wages.
New York contractors virtually
succumbed to the five-day-week pro-
gram of the labor unions last week.
It was not believed at that time
that the matter would come to a
head in Washington as soon as it
has.
Four Unions Concerned
Among the local unions which
have demanded the five-day week
be included in new wage agree.
ments here are the plumbers, the
tilesetters. marble settlers and the
cut-stone workers.
The employing plumbers, 1t was
learned this morning, have virtually
yielded to the demands of the
plumbers local, which include the
five-day week proposal. This would
be an opening wedge, if a formal
agreement including the matter Is
reached, and it is believed that other
unions in the building trades would
feel Justified in Immediately de-
manding similar treatment. q.
The plumbers local, in addition to
the five-day week. have asked an
increase in wages from $11 a day
to $11.5O a day. The union men
want an additional raise of soc a
day to become effective August Is.
A conference of union representa-.
tives and master plumbers was held
yesterday, and, while no formal
agreement was reached, it Is under.
stood that the master plumbers vir.
tually agreed to let the men have
everything they asked IL a long
term contract were entered into.
Two Asks $13 Days
The tilesetters' union, in which
the wage is now $12 a day, is not
asking any wage increase, but is
demanding the five-day week. Their
contract expires soon, and the dis.
pute win be over the five-day mat.
ter.
Marble settlers in their demands
relative to a new wage agreement
insist on the five-day week and
in addition want a wage increase
of 81 a day, bringing their scale
to $13 per day.
The cut-stone workers, whose
wage agreement expires June 1, get
$12 day now. They are insisting
on $13 day and the five-day week.
A conference will be held tomor.
row to try to iron out the wage
scale differences Of the cement fin
ishers' union and employers. The
men now get $1.12h an hour and
are demanding $1.25 an hour.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-07
Parent Group Hears
Plea for Movies
Times Staff Photo

A plea for better motion pictures made today at a
roudtabe conference of the National ParentTeacher Aso
citation convention the Washington Hotel by Mrs Thomas
j. Walker of Philadelphia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-07

"The movies are not all bad" she
said, "nor are all their effects bad.
The motion picture must be re-
garded ais one of the most marvel
Gus and interesting inventions of
an era of wonders. 1t serves a
. double purpose. 1t is a most salts
flying mode OF entertainment and
recreation, and for many persons
a source of actual education. Best
of all, it is easily within the reach
of everyone.
Advocates School Movies
Parents, Mrs. Walker said, must
share the responsibility for the eff
feet of movies on the children. She
ADVOCATED the showing of good films
by some such agency such az the
schools" to relieve the craze of
most children for the motion pic.
ture.
See for yourself the pictures
your children see," Mrs. Walker told
the delegates, supervise the pic
tures they see, just as you do their
reading, their music, their play.
! Let us safeguard the dreams and
ideals of our children and help them
to establish and keep worthy stand.
ards"
Surveys of recreation, roadhouses
night clubs, juvenile court, and the
court and police force of commu
mites throughout the country are
advocated in a statement issued to-
day by the congress.
Prepare Leaflet.
A leaflet, according to the an.
nouncement. Is being prepared with
the aid of Roscoe Pound, dean of
!, the Harvard Law School, for dis
tribution to State presidents, who
will in turn hand them out among
civic groups.
The pamphlet points out that
courts and police organizations, as
well as recreation, mental habits
and personal liberty in the United
States, were made for small pioneer
groups.
"Transplanted to the new era OF
automobiles, mass production and
big cities. they break down." the
statement says. New controls are
needed for the widened area Of liv-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-07
NO. sS--"THE PRINCESS FROM THE LAND
OF PORCELAIN"

This oil painting on canvas by
James Mcneil Whistler, American
artist, was painted in London in
1864. 1t now hangs in the Pea
cock Room, in the Freer Gallery
of Art.
The painting is a portrait of Miss
Christine Spartah, the daughter of
the Greek consul general in Lon
don at the time of its execution.
The father did not like the resem-
blance and refused to buy the
portrait After several years
whistler managed to sell 1t, and F.
r. Leyland later had it hung in
his specially designed dining room
in London. whistler thought that
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-07
Crittenden Home Chiefs
To Meet Here May 19

Superintendent, board members
and presidents of the Florence
Crittenden homes throughout the
United States will meet here May
1921 for their annual conference.
The Right Rev. James E. Free
man, Bishop of Washington Epis-
copaD, will deliver the opening
address at the cathedral, and over
a nationwide radio hookup.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-07
Few Army Air Corps
designations Reported
BY Universal Service

By UnIverBaI Services
designations from the Army Al
Corps to enter civilian aviation ar
considerably less than the genera
average OF designations in othes
branches of the service, Secretar
of War James w. Good announce
yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-07
Lyric Soprano to Sing
At Zion Church Tonight

Miss v. Josephine Muse. lyric So
prano. and former instructor in the
Howard University Conservatory of
Music, will be held in recital to-
night at S:15 o'clock. at the John
Wesley A. NJ. e. Zion Church, Four
tennth and Corcoran SITS. N. W.
The program is for the benefit
of the church. The entertainment
committee is composed of Mrs.
Sarah Thomas and Miss Alice
Magee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1929-05-07

the painting did not fit into the
color scheme of the room, and
offered to retouch the walls, When
he started he virtually redecorated
the whole room, and it became
known as the Peacock Room.
When the Leyland home was dis
mantled, Freer bought the room,
and moved it to his private
museum, later donating it with his
entire collection to the Freer Gal
lery which he established here.
A few minutes spent in consulting
the Automobiles listed for sale In the
Classified ads will direct you to
Economical automobile ownership.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-02

One of the outstanding radio
stores of the city is Stewart Radio,
Inc, at 104 West Thirty eighth
street, dealers in Majestic, AtWater-
Kent, r. G. A. and Fada, This
progressive north side radio store is
owned by Russell and Robert
Stewart, who have been connected
with radio sales for the past several
years. Their first store located at
654 Fairfield avenue was a success
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-02
CARLIN BEGAN
RADIO CAREER
AS ANNOUNCER
Promotions Do Not Keep
Veteran Away from
"Mike,"

Radio announcing, the medium
that has put him close to an almost
untold number of millions through
out the United States, still occupies
the most important place in the life
of Phillips Carlin. even though other
duties now consume most of his
waking hours.
Carlin, now assistant eastern pro-
gram director for the National
Broadcasting Company, is one of
the real veterans of the air. He be-
gan his career with WEAF years
before the NBC was formed. He
started as an announcer and an an
nouncer he has remained, although
promotions have compelled him to
curtail his time before the micro
phone.
At present Carlin, who at one
time spent a major portion of his
time talking to his unseen audience,
is. heard on only four programs
week. These are the Edison period
on Monday, the Palmolive hour
Wednesday, Vincent Lopez and his
Kylectroneers Thursday and the
Triador program on Friday His
executive duties keep him occupied
from early morning until late at
night daily.
New York university gave him
high honors in the art and he
specialized in languages.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-02

See them all-you1 never find so much for SO lttlel
A handsome, modern table model-or, with the addi-
ton of legs, slender graceful console. And only
$500 Qegs S. extra. Type E Dynacone speaker
$500 extra.
Anyone can attach the legs-and without effortl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-02
CAPITAL PAPER
COMPANY SAYS
OUTLOOK GOOD
Greatest Selling Season in
History of Radio Is
Predicted.

In anticipation of the greatest
selling season in the history OF
radio, the Atwater Kent division of
the Capital Paper Company has
Just completed arrangements for
the purpose of handling a record
breaking radio business. This COM
pany, with headquarters at 221-227
West South street, is the younger
Atwater Kent distributor in the ter
ritory, but already has built UP an
enviable sales record.
It is an institution with forty
years of experience in wholesale
distribution behind it and is putting
this accumulatiye experience 70
work in the merchandising of At
water Kent sets. The company oc-
cupies a building of $4,000 square
feet of floor space which includes
what is said to be the finest radio
testing laboratory in the state. An
Atwater Kent expert" has charge
of this department, which is operat-
ed primarily as a service to dealers.
Under the same roof is the Capital
Paper Company's radio display
room with complete line of At
water Kent sets, Pooley cabinets
and Red Lion cabinets on display.
Facilities also have been put in
for the benefit of customers who
may wish the use of consultation
rooms, stenographic and phone
service while in the building. A
private switch capable of handling
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-02

among them, always at the scene OF
greatest activity. When Pianist
Arthur Schutt takes a cadenza,
Lanin leaps to lift the heavy lid and
holds it high in the air, jerking up
and down to emphasize the rhythm.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-02

With speaker attached underneath, the set becomes
an end table and radio-in onel
All metal. Panels of buried walnut finish with a
white metal trim. A wholly new decorative featured
Seven tubes, including rectfer. Full AC operation
Neutrodyne circuit Mershon condenser Illuminated
dial. AmaAng power, selectivity-s ensitivity. And
with the Crosley armatre type dynamic power speaker
marvellous tonel
You are invited to come in and and hear this new
receiver in operation Arrange to have it installed in
your home. Use it for five days without any obi
gationl
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-02

three freight cars at a time is as
surance Of the ability of the COM
pany to give prompt and efficient
service.
In addition, neet OF trucks is
maintained for the purpose of add
ing to and augmenting these ship
ping facilities. A further service to
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-02
Returns to Studio

Edmund B. Whitney has returned
to the NBC studios from a vacation
in western New York, where he went
particularly to escape radio. They
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-02
Colorful Leader

Director Sam Lanin of the Ipana
Troubadours remains one Of the
most colorful conductors on the air.
He leads his men from no fixed po-
sition, but while wandering around
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-02
WEARING A CARNATI0N
: NOT GOOD, SAYS BAUR
SVoice of FireStone" HOarSe From
Repeating Wrong Number"

There is distinct disadvantage in
FRANKLIN Baur's habit of always
wearing a white carnation at work
before the microphone in the NBC
studios.
L he attempts to shortcut
through Grand Central or the Hotel
AStor, several females think he is
"the man with the white carnation"
they promised to meet. The Voice
OF Firestone' may go hoarse repeat
ing wrong number"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-02

discovered that he was Judge
Whipple" of the Real Folks broad
casts, however, and after that his
days became round of speeches be-
fore Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, and
groups of exempt flremen!
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-02

from the start, business grew so
rapidly that they soon opened the
second store pictured above to en-
able them to better serve q. fast
growing chenille.
The Stewart Company features
service, employing trained service
man at each store and two service
trucks making calls to all parts Of
the city day and night. During the
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-02
Lafount Objects

THE public in large cities can
easily purchase and use at its own
leisure photograph records Of the
ordinary commercial type, Lafount
says.
"a station which devotes the main
portion of its hours of operation to
broadcasting such phonograph rec
ords is not giving the public any,
thing which it can not readily have
without such a station.
But the most alarming feature OF
the situation is that stations using
monograph records, which programs
are sponsored by advertisers, are
able to quote such low prices that
other stations using original
materials can not compete with
them. The result is a decided drift
of advertisers apparently to stations
offering low advertising prices be-
cause of the extensive use of records
UNLESS this situation is remedied,
broadcaSting programs are likely to
deteriorate rapidly in this country.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-09-02
FANS STAND BY
WHILE PROGRAM
FIGHT is WAGED
Records or Originality in
Selections Will Be
Considered.
BY RODNEY BUTCHER
NEA Service Writer

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2. The next
big radio fight in which the fans will
function both as excited partici-
pants and interested Observers prob
ably will concern programs off the
monographs.
The smaller stations will be found
lined up on one side and the larger
stations, which go in for special pro-
grams without benefit Of Bruins
wick or Victor, on the other.
The federal radio commission
will stand as arbiter. The smaller
stations will be at the bar of JUS
tice, so to speak, and the fans, if
they make enough noise, presumably
will influence the commissions de-
cision.
This is the picture foreseen by
some persons well informed on ra-
dio, who are aware of the commits
sion's professed fear that broadcast
ing in the United States will de-
teriorate if the monograph stations
continue in unrestrained competi-
ton with the stations presenting
more pretentious programs.
Public Interest First
Naturally, stations putting on
their own programs are anxious to
put a crimp in the photograph sta
tions wherever they compete for
advertising
The commissions method, if 1t
acts, will be to summon individual
stations and raise the question
whether they are operating in the
public interest" To bolster up the
charge that they aren't, number
of complaints will be necessary. A
few such complaints have been re-
ceived, but not enough to make it
certain yet that the commission will
take formal action.
Commissioner Harold A. Lafount
of the fifth or far western zone, is
anxious to see something done. He
reports that in Los Angeles alone
flye stations are broadcasting pho
nograph music twenty-four hours
a day and says that in recent
check in the same city the same
record was heard at least seventeen
times in a single day.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-20
.Di31nerGiUen
as Fare yell
-~
by Sorority

Miss Tacy Whitlock. who will
leave Aug. 4 to make her home in
Wilmington, Del, was the honor
guest at surprise dinner party
given Friday night at the Avalon
Country club by members Of Lamb
da Gamma sorority.
The table was decorated with
bowls Of roses and lighted with pink
tapers in crystal holders. Miss Bar
bara Barrett, president Of the So
rority, presented Miss Whitlock
with. a sapphire ring. Following
dinner. bridge was played.
Those who attended with the
honor guest we're Miss Martha Jane
NfcMasters. Miss Delight Morrison.
Miss Dorothy Jane Huff, Miss Helen
Baker, Miss Martha Jane Banister.
Miss Rosamond Baker. Miss Jean
Golding, Miss Mary Elizabeth Ikerd,
Miss Evelyn kellogg. Miss Phyllis
Sharpe. Miss Edith Ridgley, Miss
Barbara Thompson. Miss Maxine
Mckinney, and Miss Mary Helen
Maroney.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-20
Pubbet Shoes
Are Presented
by Art Glass

Three versions of "Jack and the
Bean Stalk" we're presented in pup
pet shows by the industrial arts
class. taught by Miss Fay Marshall
at Teachers College of indianapolis
at the college assembly Friday.
A different type of puppet was
used in each presentation, one per-
Torrance being given by paper
figures, one by msrionettes and one
By puppets put over the hands. The
shows were staged in little theaters
with elaborate settings designed and
made by the classes
Mrs. Maynie Wright Werfel
kindergarten primary supervisor OF
Marion, gave the last of series OF
lectures this morning in explanation
Of the new primary readers recent
" adopted by the state.
An exhibition u unusual skill in
clay modelling and cut paper work
made by the Industrial arts class
taught by Miss Mary Clement Turn
er. has been on display at the col
lege this week. Figures. vases
lamp shades and boxes in original
design and color scheme are in
Guided.
First term Of the summer session
al the college will close Saturday.
New term opens Monday. continuing
until Aug -.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-20
Second Section
Ce11OnS Club
to Sponsor
Card Pa1-ty

Members Of the Cervls Club will
entertain with a benefit card party
at O'Clock Tuesday afternoon at
Elks club home. Mrs. Martin Col
Inns is general chairman in charge.
Proceeds from the party will GO
toward the fund for the annual or
phans' outing 10 be given at River
side park by the Eiks.
Mrs. Collins is being assisted b.
Mrs. c. J. Austermiller, chairman Of
fsvors committee.
Additional hostesSes for the af-
fair IRE: Mrs. A. r. Wentworth,
Mrs. rfax Patton. Mrs. Waller Oueis-
ser. Mrs Harry KrausS. Mrs. J. w.
Myers. Mrs. J. Z. Miller. Mrs. Carl
". Steinhauer. Mrs. c. c. Koch. Mrs.
A. Chevrolet, Mrs. J. A. Mccoy. Mrs.
7. s. Conley. Mrs. c. J. Richter. Mrs
Joseph Forrest, Mrs. A. l.. Marshall,
Mrs. Elmer Singer. Mrs Otis Nc
Cracker. Mrs. Louis Goldsmith,
Mrs. Samuel Louck. Mrs. CORTLAND
c. Cohee. Mrs. William z. Radcliffe,
Mrs. Charles z. Mccoy. Mrs. w. J.
Overmire. Mrs. J. o. Arnold and
Mrs. James Miller.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-20
Helen AMrich
Is Honor Guest
at Bridge Party

Mrs. Glenn Fateley and Miss Har-
riett Aldridge entertained with a
bridge party and miscellaneous
shower Thursday night at the home
of Mrs. Fateley. 1924 Kenwood ave-
nue.. in honor Of Miss Helen AID
rich. whose marriage to Omer Fate
ley, Flat Rock. will take place to-
day st the Third Christian church.
Garden flowers were used in dec
Grating. The shower gifts were
presented to the bride-elect in a
perambulator decorated with the
bridal colors. orchid and green, by
little Dorothy Jane McKinstray.
Guests were Mrs. Grayson Trim.
Mrs. Frank Davis, Mrs. Harold
Reams. Mrs. Cleo Gunkle, Mrs. F.
NJ. McKmstrav. Mrs. Robert Ian
ham. Mrs. Mary Ellen Dearinger,
Mrs. Frank Russell. Greensbrrg;
Miss Gladys Aldrich, Miss Mar
guerite Barker, Miss Norma Ernst
ing, Miss Ann Ernsting and Miss
Dolores Small.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-20
TheIn1a Harding
WIZ Be H0nOred
at BunCo Party

Mrs. J. c. Goodwin and Miss
Mary Mccarthy entertained Thurs
day night at the home of Miss Me-
Carthy, IS North Walcott street,
with bunco party and miscellan~
eous shower in honor of Miss
Thelma Harding. whose marriage
to Glenn Dunlap will take place
July Is.
Orchid and white. the bridal
colors. we're used in decorations and
appointments.
Guests With the bride-elect were
Mrs. Morris Conn, Mrs. NJ. o. Dodd,
Mrs. Norman LOOMS. Mrs. Travis
Lynch. Mrs. Lee Mendenhall, Mrs.
Loris Lancaster. Mrs. Frank Kerner,
Mrs. George Ostheimer, Mrs. Fred
Bronson, Mrs. Lucille Simpson, Mrs.
May Jones, Mrs. Glenn Poist. Mrs.
Walter Harris and Mrs. J. z. Brink
man.
Miss Rose Behrman, Miss jean
cite Behrman, Miss Blanch Will
liams. Miss Beulah Saylor, Miss
Rovene Deck, Miss Esther Consa-
mus, Miss Hazel Kellison. Miss Es-
tella Planalp, Miss Josephine Cline.
Miss Virginia Steinbuch, Miss Kath-
crime Scanlon. Miss Helen Woeh-
lecke, Miss Jessie Pitman, Miss Rosa
Ruff. Miss Anne Summers and Miss
Mary Henschen.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-20
Vote League
Studies US.
Problems

Final disposition of Muscle Shoals,
the lame duck" amendment. ma
ternal and infant hygiene legisla-
ton, the Root formula for entrance
into the world court and the prob
lem of disarmament are federal
legislative measures being studied
by the Indianapolis League Of
Women Voters during the summer.
Although the program for the
special session of congress was limit
ed. two measures in which the
league members we're interested
we're acted upon. The Norris reSo-
luton providing for continues gov
eminent operation Of Muscle S6uals,
almost identical to the resolution
which passed congress a year ago,
but received the Presidents veto.
has been reported out of the agri-
culture committee OF the senate
favorably. This resolution has the
support Of the league
The lame duck amendment passed
the senate and will be referred to
the appropriate committee in the
house when congress reconveness
and the committees are organized.
Two measures. identical in content
we're introduced. one in the senate
and one in the house. providing for
continued cooperation between fed
eral and the state governments for
promotion of maternal and infant
hvoiene education
The senate bill was left with the
committee on commerce and the
house bill will be referred to the
committee on interstate and for
eign commerce as soon as it is or
ganized. The bills provide for al
most identicslly the same type OF
federal cooperation with the states
as the Sheppard-Tow act, which
expired in June.
League members also will study
the Root formula for entrance into
the World Court during the summer
months, preparatory to actively sup
porting the measure in December.
when it probably will come before
congress.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-07-20
NOTES OF SOCIETY FOLK

Mrs. J. T. Fogas, 1894 College ave-
nue.. will have as her guests to-
DAY her sister. Mrs. Anna De Void.
and son. Thomas, Evansville. Mrs.
Clyde ". Chase and sons, Jack and
Robert, Detroit, have returned home
after a visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Fogas.
Miss Marie Haueisen, 1882 North
Meridian street, left Friday for Chi
cago, where she will spend some
time.
Mrs. EdsonT T. Woods house guest,
Mrs. William G. Wood, will leave
today fr her in Chicago.
DR.. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Hobart,
who have been on wedding trip
in Wisconsin. have returned and
are ar home at 500 North Campbell
avenue.