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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-21
HEWL YWEDS FACE
LONG AFRICAN STAY
Bridegroom Soon Is to Com
pIete Missionary Course
j at w. M. C. s..'

"A honeymoon to Africa and seven
years of service as missionaries on some
remote frontier was the future that
lay ahead of a young couple when they
were married last night at the Seventh
Day Adventist Church at Takoma Park.
ALTHOUGH they did not know to what
quarter of the continent they would
be assigned Mr.. and Mrs. Howard z.
Metcalfe we're united with the under
standing between them that they would
accept any post in Africa the missionary
board might designate.
The couple probably will be detailed
to foreign duty next month. on the
completion of the bridegroom's course
at the Washington Missionary College
Mrs. Metcalfe is the former Miss
Verna Schuster. and is the director Of
physical training at the Washington
Sanitarium and Hospital
Mr.. Metcalfe, who is q years old
has been pursuing his studies at the
college for several years past. with a
view to fitting himself for missionary
work in Africa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-21
DEMAND LEGISLATION
FOR DISABLED VETERANS
Gov. Graves and Representative
Hill, Alabama, Assail Alleged
/ Laxity of Government. So
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MOBILE, Ala, August Ala de-
mand that Congress enact legislation
which will adequately provide for the
Nations disabled World War veterans
was voiced here Monday by Gov. Bibo
Graves and Representative j. Lister Hill
of Montgomery in addressing the
eleventh annual convention of the Ala
bama Department of the American
Legion Gov. Graves and Representa-
tive Hill. both World War veterans, de-
clared the Nations disabled veterans
are in pitiable plight as result of
the Governments laXity in providing
for their care.
MFR. Hill, who was among those cham
pioning the Legion's disqualification
legislation. which failed Of passage at
the last session of Congress although
favorably reported out of committee,
blamed House majority leaders for the
bill into being enacted into law.
The bill provided $1,100,000 for a
veterans hospital in Alabama and hos
pitfalls in 10 other States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-21
GERMAN MERCHANT FLEET
MAKES GAIN IN TONNAGE
Increase of Per Cent Is Reported.
Holds Fourth Place, With
4,1oO,OOO Gross Tons.

HAMBURG, August 81 Especially -
The of1cial report of the world mer-
camille feet as of June 80. shows that
while the total increased II per cent
since June 80, 1928, German tonnage
made a gain of per cent. With a
total of 100000 gross register tons it
stands fourth
First place is held by England, with
100000 tons; second by the United
States, with 100000; third by Japan,
with 100000 tons.
German shipping is still about Is per
cent below the pre-war figure.
The proportion Of sailing vessels con-
tinues to decline accounting now for
only 100000 tons in a grand total OF
6S,100,000 tons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-21
POPE MAY LEAVE VATICAN
FOR REST AT MONASTERY

By the Associated Press.
\ ROME, August 2o-The newspaper II
Tevere yesterday said Pope Plus would
leave the Vatican on August 90 for a
brief rest at the famous Benedicttne
Mona stery of Monte Casino. It added
that the Pope would go in an automo-
bile without formal ceremonies and
that one of the principal reasons for
his trip was to see the Benedictine ex-
position, which has assembled priceless
and rare books at the monastery.
Vatican circles were inclined to view
with scepticism, the report that the
Pope really was to quit the soil of the
new Vatican State. It was said that
the worst of the Summer heat was now
remain In the Vatican to prepare for
important events" in the Autumn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-21

was trying to find friend on the train
going toward Panama who would take
the vermouth to sick friend Of his
there.
Despite his insistence that the liquor
was not intended for consumption in
the Canal Zone the fine was imposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-21

lasco Villalaz. Judge of the First NUNS
ipal Court of Colon, a fine of $50.
The Judge was found in possession of
the liquor at Gatun Railroad Station
seven miles inside the Canal Zone
from Colon. When brought before Dis
trict Judge Lehman he explained he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-21
PANAMA JUDGE FINED.

Bottle Of Yarmouth in Possession
for Sick Friend, He Testifies.
PANAMA CITY, August 81 o.
Possession of a bottle of vermouth,
which Panamans do not consider in
toxicating liquor, has cost Pedro No
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-21

The smart woman
must have a new coat
swathed in fur and
decidedly flare d.
Black broadcloth
with pointed Man
churian wolf, $78.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06

Muskrats may be shot or trapped
in Nevada only between November
Is and the following March 10.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06

mas gift suggestions, lesson on
making Christmas candies was Civ
en- which also met with an enthusi
astic reception.
The cottage itself has been made
very attractive, and according to
Mrs. Judd. the women so enjoy be-
ing in pleasant surroundings. that
'ae interest in the work has greatly
'ncreased.
Designed to serve as an inspira
ton to the foreign women to make
their homes more livablc, the main
rooms of the cottage have been COM
pletelv renovated. Walls, ceilings
and floors have been painted, Il rug
ard chairs have been donated
e,lrough members of the Ten Thou
sand club, bright curtains lave
teen given 10y Mrs. W. w. Apple,
and the high school has furnished
shelves on which are kept the read
i,lg materials.
Six cribs for the nursery have
been made by the boys of the Last
side high school and several dona,
tons of bedding have already been
received. but more are needed and
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
Continues Savage
Case One Week

In superior court this morning
Judge Finney presiding, J. H. Saw.
age who shot and killed John Judd
and John Collins near Calipatria
two weeks ago, was arraigned. His
plea was continued until next Fri
day morning.
Lee Mckinney, of Holtviilc, was
arraigncd on a charge of issuing
cheek without sufficient fundts In
the bank to cover it's payment. lie
pleaded guilty to tine charge and was
sentenced to 80 days in the county
Jail.
William Carol, alias William
Brown, charged with driving an AT
tomobilc without the owners con
sent, pleaded guilty to the accusa,
ton. His hearing on probation will
be heard next Friday.
Jose Perez, tried on a burglary
charge, said offcnse having been
committed on ranch short dis
tancc south of FL Centre, was con
victed of the crime and sentenced
to San Quentin for the minimum
term.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
CLASSES ENJOY TALK
ON CHRISTMAS GIFTS BY MISS GLENN

a great deal of interest is being
exhibited by the foreign women of
.hc Amcricanization classes being
conducted every afternoon at the
cottage on the corner of First and
Brighton streets, with Mrs. Pcrtha
Judd as teacher.
Mrs. Judd has introduced many
new features into the work il lud-
ing a series of talks on the care
and feeding of infants whic'i are
being given through the courtesy ol
Mrs. r. G. Clemons, and special
Christmas meeting held yesterday.
All the wOmen's classes had a
Joint meeting yesterday afternoon
t. hear Miss Florence Glenn, home
demonstration agent. who gave a
fascinating discussion on Christmas
suggestions. bringing a large mum
Der Of attractive samples of gifts
both practical and ornamental.
At the close of her discussion,
Sic offered to give patterns to all
hose interested and so eager were
he women to receive them that the
sasply was almost exhausted within
Il very short time.
Follow ing the display of Christ
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
MANY PRESENT AT
CLUE TOURNAMENT

A delightful afternoon was en-
.ioyed by those attending the second
bridge luncheon of the card tourna-
ment sponsored by the woman's Ten
Thousand club and held yesterday
at the club house.
Preceded by tempting luncheon
served in the customary cafeteria
fashion, a bridge game was held, at
the end of which prizes were award
cd to Mrs J. A. Straub, Mrs. Eliza
beth Embury, and Mrs. j. w. Dono-
hue.
The third card party will be held
on January 9 and will be the last
one to be given by the fall section
of the card committee. This commit
tee is divided into two groups, each
of which is responsible for three
luneheons.
Those to whom credit is due for
Yesterdays successful affair arc
Mrs. Arthur Edgar, chairman, and
Mesdames J. H. Edgar, Leroy Holt,
+. A. Nance, Roy f. Breedlove,
Howard p. Meyer, Don c. Bitter.
Earl Vencill and c. s. Thatcher.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
Municipal Rest Room
To Be Open Until Nine

In cooperation with the merchants
of the city who are holding open
house tonight in honor of the be
ginning of the Christmas festival
the board of directors of the Won
ems rest room, announces that the
rest room will be open
until Q o'clock.
This extension of time is made
primarily for the convenience of
those women living in the country
who would like to come in to sec the
various Christmas displays. Those
who wish to do so may leave their
children and may make arrange.
ments to meet there during the eve.
ming.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06

available and the sale will begin
promptly at 10 a. M.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
ANNOUNCE LIST OF
PARTY HOSTESSES

Plans arc rapidly being complet
ed for the neighborhood card part,
to be held the evening of Decembe1
IL and to be given under the aus
pices Of the Finance Squad of tn,
Weman's Ten Thousand club.
Mrs. o. j. Bradshaw, Mrs. Z. J
Mack. Mrs. j. w. Donohue, and
Mrs. f. o. Carter will open theil
homes to all those wishing to play
bridge.
Announcement of assistant host
esses at these homes is made as fol
lows: at the o. J. Bradshaw resi-
denee on the San Diego highway
hostesses will be Mrs. Bradshaw
Mrs. Hugh T. Osborne, Mrs. Ray c
Roberts and Mrs. Ross T. Hickcox.
Mrs. r. j. Mack, West Main
street, will be assisted by Mrs. Will
Conway, Mrs. Fred Cross, Mrs. Philip
Hodgkin, Mrs. r. Y. Watson and
Miss Irene Brooks; Mrs. j. w. Don
ohue, 6s2 Wensley, will be assisted
by Mrs. John B. McNecce, Mrs. f
A. Burger, Mrs. Z. +. Clements, Mrs
d. +. Creighton; Mrs. +. o. Carter
1882 Brighton, by Mrs. J. S. Jones
Mrs. j. d. johnson, Mrs. n. A. Con.
tos. Mrs. Carl Ernst and Miss Nora
Epler.
Reservations may be made with
any Of the above hostcsses and the
finance squad extends a cordial in
vitation to all. whether members of
the club or not, to join them in this
evening bridge party.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
MISSIONARY BOXES
FILLED YESTERDAY

Gifts for two missionary boxes
were completed at the all day meet
ing OF the Emmanuel Circle held yes
terday at the Baptist church. The
boxes were packed and are to be
shinped today to their destinations.
One box containing articles for
children will 90 to the Baptis.
japanese mission in San Pedro and
the other, containing clothing and
TOYS will be sent to the Baptist
Mexican mission in Phoenix.
A pot luck dinner was served at
noon and brief business session
was held which was occupied by
routine matters. Dcvotionals were
led by Mrs. Myrtle Miles.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS

such donations would be greatly ap'
preciated.
Mrs. Judd exteads cordial in
vitation to all those interested to
visit the classes between the hours
of and t at the cottage, every af-
ternoon during the week.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
PLAN WORK FOR
SUNDAY SCHOOL

Officers and teachers of tn pri-
mary department of the Methodist
Sunday school met yesterday after
noon at the W. T. Ceilings home,
SIS Hamilton, for their regular
monthly meeting.
At this time plans for the Christ
mas program were discussed as we'll
as those for the week of the ensu-
ing month. after which social
Lour was enjoyed, the hostess serr-
ing refreshments which carried out
-he Christmas motif in an attractive
manner.
Those present at the meeting were
Mesdamcs Toy Barron, b. Nj. Cru
well. John LEM, S. Moll. w. H.
Rhodes. James \. Sehofield, VI. r.
Kincaid, Grover Baker and the
hostess
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
Special Film Secured
For Junior Matinee

A special film has been procured
tor tomorrow's junior matinee and
will feature Johnny Hines in "Home
Made" In addition to this picture
clever skit, "kill or Cure" will
be presented by Richard Swink o,
'hc junior auxiliary committee.
Chapcroncs tomorrow will be Mes
dunes Pcrcic Thackcr aud A. B
Hanson. This is the fifth program
IN the series being conducted by tn,
Junior auxiliary committee.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06

| business man" and the mot toe
tired business man." "thc men with
unknown tastes" "thc intelli
sentsia," may be suited by the books
suggested under the above headings
and there will also be found valu'
able suggestions for father
mother" and "the sweet young
girl"
With such we'll defined catcgories,
1t should prove easy for the Christ
mas shopper to choose books afpro-
lriate for any person and Miss
Agnes Ferris, librarian, announces
that the staff of the library will be
only too glad to make additional
suggestions and to look up the
n:mes of publishers and the prices
Of books for those interested.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
Dance On Saturday At
Mount Signal School

Those who enjoy dancing will
have splendid opportunity tomor,
row night at the Mount Signal
school. Tie home department is con
dueting the affair for the benefit of
the Boy Scouts and it is hoped that
many will be present to aid the
cause.
An excellent orchestra has been
procured and novel features will be
introduced to provide entertain
ment for those attending.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
HOSTESS TO G. E.
CABINET MEMBERS

Members of the cabinet of the
Presbyterian Christian Eudeavor
were entertained at dinner last eve
ming by Mrs. Holiday at her home
on Holt avenue.
Following the delicious dinner a
round table discussion was held at
which time decisions were made as
to the work to be done during the
coming year.
Members present were Marjorie
Meyer, Betty DuSold, Marjorie
Moore, Fred Heald, Melvin Wilby,
George Dyer and Stanley Rank.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
CITY LIBRARY HAS
CHRISTMAS DISPLAY

Suggestions for books as Christ
mas presents form the display at
tho city library for tho Christmas
season and copies of many of the
books listed are on exhibit.
Such difficult people as the tired
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06

Tomorrow morning at the Ameri-
ranization cottegc on the corner of
First and brighton streets a rum.
mage sale win be conducted, the pro-
eeeds Of which will 60 to the public
service work Of the Woman's Ten
Thousand ciu3 and to the Ameri-
canization work. If there arc any
who have rummagc to donate, they
are asked to notify Mrs. n. A.
Contos.
Imperial Valley press., 1929-12-06
Social Brevities

A bazaar and cooked food sale
will be held Saturday by st. Paul's
Episcopal guild at the old A. NJ. Will
,'ams store on the corner of State
werk and delicious dishes will be
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-12-26
Second Placers
Hope to Better
Their Positions
Tonight's Action Offers Chance;
Boston Bruins Have Won
Eight Straight

New York. Dec. 26.-Ry-The pro-
gram for tonight's action In the battle
for places in the American division
Of the National hockey league gives
the second place contenderS their
best chance In some time to gain =
little ground on Boson's rampant
Bruins. Boston Is tackling the tough
assignment Of playing two games in
different cities on successive nights.
The Bruins ran their string Of VIC
tories to eight in succession last night
by t~rouncing the Toronto Leafs, 6 to
2, but II they can keep that pace
against the New York Rangers to-
night. most Of the others will be
about ready to concede them first
place in their section at least.
While this battle is going on.
Chicago's Blackhawks, continue their
road tour to Montreal to meet the
rugged Maroons In the international
group.
The Detroit Cougars. after Tues
days failure to beat the New York
Americans. try again against the
Pittsburgh Pirates. who are at the
bottom Of the American group. De-
troit score q 6-1 victory over the
Pirates only last Sunday and arr
favored to repeat.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-12-26
VETERANSTAR WILL
NOT Be MEMBER Of
DAVIS tennis team
Yankee Gives Mono|ooue Enter.
tajnment IN Smart Res
taurant in London
FINDS IT VERY DIFFERENT
American Audiences Have Too
Many Types Of Person, the
Rackst-s wingsr Says
FINDS IT VERY DIFFERENT

London. Dec. 26.-R-Bil T1lden,
the restaurant entertainer, has 1t last
found an audience to suit Bin T1lden,
the sometime tennis player.
For Big Bill liked the job he has
recently completed, that Of entertain
ing late diners ct one Of London,s
smart restaurants, very much.
It is all very different-having his
audience almost on top Of him In
stead Of 1t q careful distance in
bleachers behind q wire screen. But
he accustomed himself to It and even
learned to enjoy the beautiful lady
sitting 1t : ringside table under his
left elbow.
They were very nice, these people
who came to eat and remained to
listen to my monologue," said the re-
cent acquisition to the ranks Of var
iety. They were quiet and interest,"
ed and gave me their full attention.
"personally I think they ore the
best audience I have ever found.
When I did . long swing on the
vaudeville circuit ct home I found the
audience very hard to work with.
They were gathered from too many
varied sources: they weren't o
sophisticated - these, and . one
man oct like mine has to have . one
purposed audience to play to for the
best results"
A tennis audience, said Hin, WAS
simply m accidental adjunct to .
good match. They Just happened to
be there, like the center court and
the hot dog stands around the
grounds.
With sudden vehemence Blu BE-
came the T1lden Of tennis o. he rel
terated his assertion that under nc
circumstances would he become {
| member Of the 1890 Davis cup team
Absolutely not" he declared. The
suaye actor had vanisl1ed and there
Was the old T1lden Of international
tennis fame.
There ore lots Of younger player
who could be groomed and could b
backed pretty confidently to bring TIN
cup hack to the United States. Right
now / could name part Of the team
I would select-Allison, Van Ryn, Lot
and Junior Coen, for q start"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-12-26
CADETS VISIT CHINATOWN ON
HOLIDAY SIGHTSEEING TOUR
Dixie's Classic
Teams Practice
Southwest and Middle West All.
Stars Arrive at Dallas for
Regular Workouts

Dallas. Texas. Dec. 26.-(P-Men-
tors Of the southwest and middlewest
all-star football squads today had be-
fore them the problem Of placing
players at team positions and holding
a light workout In the first training
session for the second annual Dixie
classic here New eYar's day.
Both Ray Morrison Of Southern
Methodist university and Jimmy Phe-
Ian Of Purdue. coaches Of the teams
expected full squads ct the initial
practice. Starting Friday, two secrel
drills are carded daily until thu
game, which will be played for tx
benefit Of the Texas Scottish Ritz
Crippled Children's hospital.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-12-26
The World. Herald Charges Two
Hawkeyes, One Drake Star
with Professionalism
PLAYED seMI.PRo BALL
Virgil David, Irwin Nelson and
Lynn King Are Confront
cd With Charges

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 26.-R,-The
Omaha World-flerald today will
question the eligibility Of two former
Iowa University athletes and one
Drake University football star, fol-
lowing the discovery today that all
three played In the southwestern
Iowa baseball tournament in Council
Bluffs, Iowa, early In September last.
The athletes mentioned in the
World-Herald as playing before .
semi.pro game ut Council Bluffs are
Virgil David, captain.elect OF the
Iowa university basketball team:
Irwin Nelson, Omaha, member Of the
Iowa basket squad until recently dis
qualified: and Lynn King. star
Quarterback Of the Drake University
football team and prominently mem
toned among Ill western and all
American selections during the sea.
son recently completed.
David and Nelson already have
been declared ineligible for use Is
basketball regulars Ut Iowa because
or scholastic and ''slush fund
charges, but the intimation Of Kings
services as . semi-pro baseball player
are the first that have been cast to
date.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-12-26
Young Spreading
Might Iowa
Brother Of Former Purdue Star
Has Been Key Man IN the
Hawksys Cage Team

Iowa City, a., Dec. 26.-P-Robert
Spreading. an Indiana boy who chose
70 come 70 the University Of Iowa
rather than Purdue. where his brother
George made basketball history . few
years ago. seems destined to lead
Iowas first cage campaign In many
years outside Of the Western confer
encc.
spradling. forced to take over the
center duties when several basketball
regulars were declared ineligible = feW
weeks ago. has been the Key man n
the Hawkeye attack.
IN four games against Duquesne,
ptttsburgh. Marquette and Notre
Dame SPREADING has scored II field
GOALS and eieht froe throws for - d
his teams g points 10 date. 0pead-
Linz halls from Frankfort. Ind.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-12-26
Dick 0'Keefe, Star Quarterback,
Injured in Yale Game,
Will Not Play
WALTER HElMECKE IN BED
Post-came Plans Call for Trip
Through Film Industry
Hollywood Plants
HElNEckE IN BED

Stanford University. Calf, Dec. 26.
R)-Light signal practice followed q
sightseeing tour Of San Francisco for
the West Point eleven today as it
reached the tapering-of stage in
preparation for the international
game with Stanford university Sat-
urday. The Cadets saw picturesque
Chinatown and other points Of inter-
est in the city of the Golden Gate
in the morning and then returned to
the campus for q short workout In
the afternoon.
with n exception, every man on
the Army squad seemed In perfect
condition for Saturdays game. The
exception Is Dick O'Keefe, stellar
quarterback, who has been out with
injuries since the Yale game and who
will be unable to play Saturday. Carl
Carlmark, West Point end. who was
suffering from q slight cold early In
the week, has recovered and will start
against the Cardinals.
Post game plans as announced to-
day provide for the departure Of the
Cadets on their special train early
Sunday. They will arrive 1t Glen
dale. Calf, Sunday afternoon: spend
Monday touring the movie studios II
Hollywood and IS luncheon guests 81
the Los Angeles Chamber Of Com.
merce. and also attend q reception II
San Bernardin0.
Stanford likewise tapered off today
Is the card varsity approached gaml
time. It was apparent Walt Hence
Ike, star center, will e most II mol
al of his last collegiate gridiron ex'
perience with Stanford from the side
lines or hear It over the radio from
his bed In . hospital. Heinecke sttl
was suffering from fever and = coli
and Warner has little expectation o
using him against the Army.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-12-26
Noble kizer to
SucceedPhelan
Former Assistant Mentor Will
Have Charge Of Purdus's
Football Hopes

lafayette. Ind, Dec. 26.-R)-The
football system which James u.
Phelan organised ct Purdue univer-
Nty and which produced q Western
conference championship team for the
Old Gold and Black during the re-
cent season Is to Be p~erpetuated BY
the advancement Of Noble Kixer,
Phelan's assistant. to the position Of
head coach. President Edward g. e.
Holt Tuesday approved the recoun-
mendGtion Of Colonel Nelson A. Kali
logR, director Of athletics. that Kiser
be made the head coach to replace
Phelan. who left Purdue to take
charge OF. the University Of Washing
ton football team next season.
Kiser viii have two assistants who
also were aids to phelan. They ore
Earl Nartineau and Nal Edward,
Kiser and Edward are both former
Notre Dame players. having learned
their football under Knute Rockne,
6 also did Phelan. 'AArtineau = Z
former Minnesota player.