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New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

The southern society Uas host 70 all the state societies or the capitol at a reception dMd dance this Hec.l.
 Mss Clara Boiling, niece Of Mr.. Woodrow W'ilson. represented Alt lama: Miss Mildred Huston. dcbJ- iante daughter of Mr. Claudius II Huston, chairman of the Republican National Committee. Tcnness... Miss Janet sheppard, daughter Of Senator and Mrs. Morris Sheppard. Texas: Mrs. Arthur AI Hyde. wiGe O. the Secretary Of Agriculture. Missouri
 Miss Eftie BroadnaX rcprcsentafi Minnesota; Miss Ruth Ashton, Cali foIna; Mrs. Ernest L. Jahncke. wire O the acting secretary Of the navy. Louisiana: Mrs, Katherine Benson Langley, Kentucky; Miss Virgin a Faust, Illinois; Miss Grace Eoprr, Massachusetts, and on through the different states. with Miss Sue Pol ltld, winsome daughter Of the Gov elnor of Virginia, coming from Rich- nond to represent that state
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

ncuVers the floor will be cleared fo' dancing.
 The setting for the ball is masni!l- cent, carry ing the spectators from south America through the oth"r countries of the western world 10 the great frozen north with is northern lights, with thousands of icicles glistenins ln the latter scene. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Chandler Chrlsty are coming from New York
 to join MT. and Mrs. Walter f. IucAerman in judging the costumes.
 President and Mrs. Hoover were guests Of honor at a dinner given for them Tuesday night by the Sec , rotary Of War and Mrs, Hurley. While the outer world commented
 upon the scarcity Of higher off c.als at the dinner which the Pres idcnt and Mrs. Hoover gave for Vice i President Curtis, the party in the Hurley home vas no more official and included guests from the Sccrc- tny's state, Oklahoma, Senator and | Mrs, Thomas and rcprescntatj 6
 and Mrs. O'Connor, Mr. and Mrs. | William Skelly Of Tulsa: Mr. and i Mrs. Frank Phillips Of Bartlesvill. 1 and Mr. and Mrs. John s. Darby of | Mushosce.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25
MANY N0TABLES
 VISIT PALM BEACH
Season in South Is in Full
 Swing
' HELEN VAN HOY SMITH

Palm HCarn. l'la,, Jan. @' H'--' Late January finds social affairs in Palm Beach on thc crcsccndO. TAr past fortnight witnessed the arrival ol distinguished folk from all parts O. the United States and Il Sprinl,li1r or important foreigners has iulpau- s,mblcd under the palms.
 'Iho week Was given an suspicious start with the reception and tnI rN John E. Irwin. New York. at the Everglades club. More than 2o0 members Of the exclusive set were in attendance.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

The Woman's Club Of Maple ll!il net at the home of Mrs. w. J. Sor- row on Wednesday. Mrs Browncil Gage of Suffield spoke on "Interna- tional Relations" Mrs. G. K Sprins and Mrs. C. E. Flygt assisted Mrs. Sorrow as hostcSscS,
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

Backgammon is being revived iA Palm Beach this year. This oiI fashioned game was enjoyed by many who attended the dinner dance at the Floridl Embassy club, with which Mr. and Mrs. John E. Fell ot New York, entertained on Monday night in honor of Mrs. Allan Gouver- nCur Wcllman, also of New York.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

This seemed to be week for ar is' exhibitions.
 The Minister of Austria and Mmc. rrochnik gave an exhibition tea for Nj. E. iiaidor, Austrian portralt painter, who made favorable i'm prcssion with his chara ctcristic DOT trait of Charles C. Dawes. painted while MT Dawes was vice president. The only thing missing vas the ia nous up-sidodown Dawes pope.
 There was a charming head Of Mme. Prochnik, but attracting more attention was the portrait for which Mussolini poSc,l, and which broush: out well the Italian prcmier's char acteristics.
 At the same hour. at the May flower hotel, Il noted Bulgarian art ist, Professor NHchailov, held an exhibition under inc direct patronasr oi the Ambassador Of Germany and Frau Non prit:witz und Gaffron and the Minister ot Bulgaria, Simeon kadctf and MmC. Radcft. There was nc tea at this function. and NrE. James J. Davis, most of the women of the diplomatic corps, society folS and artists wandered about at will chatting about the portraits.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25
.GANN.L0NGW0RTH
 MEETING OCCURS
Two Women at Formal ReCep' ti0n-ArtiSts Exhibits Held
By Sallic Y. H, Pickett

Washington, Jan. 70. tPE-N aSt!- ineton society this week was treated to an event for which it had Whette1 ] it's curiosity all Scason-tho meeting ot Mrs. Edward Everett Gam. sis ter and official hostess of the vic4- president. and Mrs. Nicholas Long worth, wife Of the Speaker,
 Actually, these two prominent fig uIcs in the capitals official socio.N had met many times during the set son at the White House and cls4- where, but not at d party given es- ptcially for either. The occa sion was Tuesday nights reception at the Congressional club in honor of the Vice President and Mrs. Gam, the invitations specifically setting fortA this fact.
 Not only were there present manT rembers of the Senate Women ; club, thought 10 be the real storm center in the Cam precedent con- troversy. but Mrs. Longworth also attended.
 | -Prcsidont Curtis boamcI in i OH the reception in the most pleas ant manner, and everyone bcamoi ! back, He stood bca)de Mrs. Porter II. Dale. wife of the Vermont scn- i ator and president of the Conslc i- ] sjonal club. Next to him stood Ir5 sister, and beyond her, Mrs. Charlcs r. George. his daughter, who had come for a short visit with him.
 Mrs. Gam was very handsome I. her clinsig black velvet gown witt it's deep cream lace yoke. Nrs George wore d gown Of deep ros pink chiffon.
 Mrs. lonGWorth wore q modi5j gown of black and rose brocal over which was streWn a design j gold roses There were tiounccs O inc skirt and q Dustle effect at tn, back. She carried under her arm ; huge bag fashioned of the materi4 ot her gown, and she wore jewels.
 Then came the meeting. Sl' greeted the ice-prcsidcnt warmi / stopped to chat with him and pausr. for q longer chat with Mrs. Gam r there was the slightest clnbur rassmcnt even those nearest wcr, not able to detect it. There came : feeling that they might have bee. enjoying a big joke at the cXpen.,, O. the public IL boxed that way. I least. and each woman has a sui ficient sense of hmnor to vcrlt such a belief,
 Remaining more than an hour Mrs, LonGWorth later mingled will the guests and chatted. principall. oi her Winsome daughter, paulina who she said liked posing for h3 portraits by two artists at once. It i for the Hungarian artists MI% Elena and Mi&s Btrta de Hell. btanth, sisters, the small maiden ha posed, each taking her from a die' tcrcnt nuglo, in different mood an ! working in different medium. Mrs . LCnSW worth confessed to lihins tn | less serious portrait better.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25
WEDDINGS
Few Nuptial Events Take PIace-Engagements Are Announced.

NIr. and Mrs. Peter Frcson ot Woodland street have announced the engagement of their daughter, Mia:, Anna c., to George T. Tracy, son Of Mrs. Hanna Tracy of SmallcN street. No date has been set for the wcd- ding.
 Miss Bertha Duubeck. daueh'e.- 0 Mrs. Victoria Dunbcck Of Ea | Main street. md Leo BaldCsai, 50 O. Mr. and Mrs John Baldcsari or Stanley street. were married at the holy Cross chrirch on Monday morning al o'clock by Reverend S;anSlaua NulcWajck.
 Miss Mary Duubcck attended her sister as maid of honor while Wa ter kardok was best man. AI:S Helen Czys Of MiddlctoWn and Ms Mary Baldcsari sister Of the bride groom. were bridesmaids. and John Aiilcwski Of Meridcn. and Anthony Czys of Middlctown were ushcrs.
 The bride wore q white sajin bridal gown made princess style and capshaped tulle veil trimmed with orange blossoms. She carried q bon- quet of roses, fern, and lilies of the valley. The maid of honor wore q peach gown, 3nadc silhouette style, with a horschair hat 10 match, She carried q bouquet of roses and ferns. The bridesmaids wore rainbow hu' frocks with picture hats and slip ptrs to match. and they carried bouquets of butterfly roses an1 terms.
 A reception was held at the Litil- uanian hall on Park street after the ceremonies Mr and Mrs Raldesari left OH wedding trip to New York city. Upon their return they will make their home at lV33 Stanley street.
 Miss Marion Prus, daughter or Alr. and Mrs. Martin Prus, of Alden street, became the bride of Frank kita, son of Mr, and Mrs. FrauN kita of Miller street at a quarter of eight on Tuesday morning. Tn" | ceremony was performed hy Re- ! ercnd Lucian BojnoWsEi pastor. at the sacred Heart church. Miss MalN Dobrzinski was maid Of honor an | Frank larCHCh was best man. The bride wore white prld1l Sai l
 She carried q bouquet of roses, lin ;,
 of the valley and fern. The malc
 or honor Was attired in a peach col
 orcd trock with a picture hat aut
 shoes 10 match.
 About 50 friends and relatives a
 tended the reception which was he. lai the home of the bridegroom
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

A number of the fashionablcs journayed to the Plaza on various afternoons recently when El~ood E. Rice gave d. series Of three teas, The formality Of the occasions was enhanced by the gold tea service and tureen which Ar. Rice recently acquired from the collection of the Duke of Westminster and which were used for the first tine in this country
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

Mrs. George w. Corbin was re- elected president of Canonicus branch, International Sunshine soci- cty, at the annual meeting on MoD- day aftcrnoop. Mrs. Warren w.. Marshall was elected first vice pres idcnt: Mrs. II. A. Papcnforth, sec ord vice president; Mrs. Harry C.. Drown, recording secretary; Mrs. Charles II. l;. LcppCrt. correspond ing secretary: Mrs. Charles F. Scot, treasurer, succeeding the late Mrs. henrietta l.. pinChcS.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

The seventh annual ball Boheme O. the Arts club of Washington. which draws its membership from all ranks of society, will be given Monday night, with the Secretary Of War and Mrs. Patrick Hurley and others Of the Cabinet and most Of the diplomatic corps looking on.
 Always the largest and most brI- | liant Of costume balls each scasoN, this year "The Ball of the Americas" will be gay with vivid colors anl ! lively features. The opening pageant, Adventures of the Western World, i will be touched with the glory ot i Spain, OH through the North, Soutn ! and Central Americas, and ending
 with burlcsquG bull fight. For thI3
 tho men of the Forestry division O. |.thc Department of Agriculture are furnishing the show, as "torcadors,'
 and the working machinery of the animal himself, through whose ma.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

Nr. and Mrs. Charles Law Of Ten Acre road entertained at a buffet supper on Sunday evening at thelr home.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

Mrs. Lauren E. Banford Of M.;- pie Hill entertained two tables of contract bridge Tuesday afternoon at her home.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

The Howard Bruemmers will en- certain guests at dinner at th"r home on West Main stree. '"' Their parties are always Of noe, usually small informal a,"ul., o.. cludinG many Of the younger mar rlcd folks.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

Miss Ruby Andrews is giving a luncheon and bridge next Thursday noon, entertaining eight friends for Mrs. Harold Dennins, the former Miss Bernadine Walker, who since her marriage two years ago has made her home in Benton Harbor, Mich, and is back in town for a short stay with her parents, Mir. ani Mrs. Fred Walker of Harrison street.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

Many beautiful and ingcniors decorative schemes are employed for orange blossoms were scattered down the length of the long table when Mrs. William F. Bode of Chi cago, entertained on Tuesday with a bridge luncheon in the Venetian room of the Breakers hotel. Dres- den china figurines also were used.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

Mrs. Fred Troup and Mrs. Robe t Siisby of WortaingtOn Eidge, Berlil, have issued invitations for a lunch bridge to be given next Wedncs- day at Mrs. Troup's home.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

Nr. and Mrs. Charles Hawkins of Berlin gave d dinner party for eight last night, entertaining Mir and Mrs. Lucian Stevens. Mr. and Mrs. Stur- man Dyson and Mr. and Mrs How ard Bruemmer.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

Mss Elizabeth Schrsy Of South
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

Styles for the entire year seem Co
 b. crystalliled at Palm Beach. Not for years have such low cut gowns
 prevailed for evening wear. The skirt has been given nearly all of the material m the frock worn by fashionable woman from dusk to down. Powered chiflons and satin We with one another for popularity. Miss Alice De La Mar of New lorl. wore handSom" white satin gown at the Colony club during the Wcrf. while Mrs. Gilbert Miller. the former
 kathcrNn Bachc of New York. W.ls lh lowered chiffon Mrs Albert E. 1 DcWcy, Jr.. of Chicago, was seen on the boardwalk wearing an oystrr white ShantunG frocl, with mouldcL silhouette and low-appliCd fullncsS ! Her black and white turbin wa:
 drapcd about tho head and tied a-
 the side with bow. She wore blacl
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

Mrs. Gerard Comstock of Guil- ford entertained her bridge club at the homo of her sister, Mrs. Ken ncth Walthcrs of the parkview apartments on Wednesday evening. Prizes were given 10 Miss Anna Wclch, Miss Carolyn Conlin, and Mrs. Urban Callahan.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

Mrs. Walter J. Moore and Mrs. Walter Murdock gave a bridge pac- ty of six tables Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Moore's home on Monroe street. Mrs Maxwell Porter. Mrs. hamilton Bickford of South Man chester, Theodore Hart and Mrs. Sherrod skinner were given the prizes.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

Mrs. Dudley Walker entertained her bridge cllb on Tuesday after. noon at her home on Monroe street, Mrs. r. Raymond Gilpatric and Mrs. Edward Lancaster were given the prizes
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

Mrs. Kenneth l;clyca Of Worthing- ton Ridge, Berlin. will entertain :. number ot guests from Berlin at bridge teAt Friday afternoon at her home.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

Mrs. w. J. Rcdden of Cedar street. entertained at a dinner and bridgc at her home on Tuesday evening. Miss Ruth Johnson and Mrs Leo fitzsimmons were award ed the prizes.
New Britain herald., 1930-01-25

Mr. and Mrs. Otto Anderson of Hart street entertained eight friends at supper party last Monday cv"- nlns. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson of Hart tcrd. Mrs. Johnson is a well known pianist and vocalist and rendered a number of pleasing selections dur ing the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-26
C. OF c. PROGRAM
TO OPEN TUESDAY
Flve-Year Expansion Plan
win Be Started With Din.
ner for Membership.

The fye-year expansion program Of
the washington Chamber Of Commerce
win be ofHcially inaugurated Tuesday
with a special dinner Of the member
ship of the organization ct IRE WIZARD
Hotel II was announced yesterday by
Rudolph Jose. chairman of the Expan-
sion Program Committee.
Details Of the comprehensive program
for iI1tensfhcation and expansion Of
activities of the chamber will be re-
vealed to the membership at this meet
ing and plans adopted to carry it into
erect viii be outlined, according to the
announcement.
Responses Encouraging.
''The splendid response to the FIVE
year expansion proposal which is COM
ing from cur officers and members, as
Wei as from Washington newspapers
ana the public at large, is a source of
deep Qualification to the. members of
the Expansion Committee" Mr.. Jose
said. II hope that every chamber
member will make it point to at
tend the dinner next Tuesday evening
to get the full picture of our plans and
of their great importance in the Wash
ingtcfl forward movement"
Arrangements for the dinner meeting
include short talks of business nature
and general discussion. Charles II.
Frame, chairman, and members Of the
House Committee of the Chamber are
in charge Of preparations for the
dinner
support Small Here.
A Special Investigating Committee Of
the chamber appointed early this year
by the board of directors found that
sNPport of trade associations In this city
is comparatively small in comparison
With those In other cities in the United
States The average income of the COM
bined trade bodies here, the committee
found. Is between $4,000 and $50, 900.
A survey conducted few years ago in
IL cities of more than 200 600 popula-
ton revealed tf1St the average income OF
organization in these cities was $3.50, 1913,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-26
BUSINESS IMPROVING,
SHIPPERS ARE TOLD
Committees Return Optimistic Re-
ports After Surveys Of Many
Varied Industries.
BY the Associated Press

| BY the Associated Press.
TOLEDO. Ohio, September ga
score OF commodity committees reported
+, to the twenty eightf session OF the
Great Lakes Regional Shippers Ad-
visory Board that virtually all types
OF business have passed the low point
and that business is either better or is
showing signs of improving.
! Shipments Of grain and grain prod
ucts In the final quarter viii aggregate
10000 carloads, compared to 55,459 a
year ago, w. E. Maloney of Buffalo,
chairman of the Grain Committee, re-
ported. w. M. Lorenzo of Cleveland.
chairman of the Steel Committee, said
sentiment In the industry looks to a
decided upward trend in the last
quarter.
While railroad car requirements for
the automotive business in October will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-26

be about so per cent OF actual ship
ments for the month last year, Novem-
Der and December needs win pick Up,
X. A.. Moore, assistant traflc manager Of
the National Automobile Chamber Of
Commerce, said Automotive concerns
will need 1o,640 cars in November, conn
pared to 11,165 last year, and in De-
cember 1000 cars, against 1873 used
last December.
Shipments on the railroad may not
be taken as an accurate picture of
production" Moore added There is q
growing tendency for the use of trucks
for transport of cars"
Railroad reports said millions of dol
lars were being spent in improvements
this year in anticipation Of better busi-
ness next year
A surplus of car supplies Is on hand
now, however.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-26
Playing Indian Ends
Fatally As Radio
Gives Battle Story
Rv the Associstld pre..-

By the Associated Press.
PRICE, Utah, September &C.
All afternoon they had played In
dian.
So 3-year-old Clarence Perry
af1d Christy Metogs listened wide
eyed with excitement when the
radio began presentation of an
Indian battle, 50 realistic they
could hear rife shots.
ChfiSty's hand Strayed to q
pistol the boys had used at play.
Pointing 1t at his tiny companion
he pulled the trigger.
Clarence fen. a bullet through
his head.
A coroner's jury held the shoot
in6 accidental.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-26

it was explained by Dorsey w. Hyde
secretary Of the chamber.
The program OF the Expansion Com
mittee calls for campaign to increase
membership and bring about greater
financial support. at least comparable to
that accorded organizations Of the same
character in other parts of the country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-26
Queen Helen Returns to Palace.

BUCHAREST, Rumania. September &c
U9.-Queen Helen. former wife of King
Carol, returned yesterday from Ma
maia to the Rumanian capital. where
she plans to spend the Winter in her
own palace. Grown Prince Mihai once
the boy King of Rumania, came with
his mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-11
THE WEATHER

District of Columbia-Fair, continued
cool tonight and tomorrow; gentle north
winds.
Maryland - Fair tonight: slightly
cooler in northeast portion; tomorrow
fair; moderate to fresh northwest and
north winds.
Virginia-Fair, continued cool tonight
and tomorrow; fresh northwest and
north winds diminishing tomorrow.
West Virginia-Fair, continued cool
tonight and tomorrow.
Record for &c Hours.
Thermometers Saturday, IL mid
night, 81 Sunday. am, 10; 8 am.
10; noon, SO; pm, 81; 8 pm, 80; II
midnight, II; 4 am, Sc; 8 am, ST;
noon rs.
Barometer Saturday, ~ midnight,
29.79; Sunday, am, 2971; 8 am,
2916; pm, 1881; pm. 20. 80; II
midnight, 1898; 4 am, 1895; am,
1902; noon, 1899.
Highest temperature, 88, occurred at
noon yesterday; lowest temperature, SO,
occurred at 6.45 am. today.
Temperature same date last year
Highest, 81; lowest "a.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey.)
Today--Low tide, 3:47 am. and 4:O9
pm; high tide. 9:16 am. and 9.48 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 4:26 am. and
4:44 pm; high tide, 1888 am. and
1924 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose SIT am; sun sets
7:09 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises 5:18 am; sun
sets 7:08 pm.
Moon rises 1888 pm; sets 1905 am.
Condition OF the Water.
Potomac, clear; Shenandoah, slightly
muddy.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-11
Deaths Reported.

Caroline G. Mitchell. 81, Victoria Apt.
Robert NJ. Williams, IS, 322 $. c. ave. sc.
Annie Lord. SO. GallingeT Hospital
Francesca Geraci. 81, 728 Newton pl.
Michael Mastrukoff. SO, 1906 Riggs pl.
Nathan Horn. 90, 1878 Jefferson st.
Nicholas Ii CALI, T. Children's Hospital.
Susan Neal. 80. Gallnger Hospital.
Charles Cheeks, rs, GallingeT Hospital.
Aaron Simpson, ~, Gallinger Hospital
Mary Gordon, ~, 3117 Sherman ave.
Lucy Clayton, 81. 1897 Irving st.
Elizabeth Ross, 81, 1909 CoukSeys Ct
Charles Jones, 40, Gallinger Hospital
Lewis Herbert, As. Providence Hospital
James johnson, &c. Freedmen's Hospital.
Madison JugginS, 80, Walter Reed Hospital.
Maggie Landon. 80, GEORGETOWN Hospital
Edward Wilson. 81. Georgetown Hospital
Msmin Minis, -, Gallfnger hospital
James Martin, /, Chldrens Hospital
Hospital.
DAYS, Freedmen's Hohpilal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-08-11
MRS. MARY E. WHITING,
LIFELONG RESIDENT, DIES

Mrs. Mary E. Whiting, a lifelong
resident of Washington, died yester-
day at her residence, 900 Seventh
street southwest. She was 10 years old
Mrs. Whiting, the widow of Richard
T. Whiting, had resided the greater
part OF her life in the Southwest sec
ton. She was a member of the Third
Order of the Dominican Parish of st.
Dominic's Church
She is survived by four sons, william,
George, Joseph and James Whiting.
Four grandchildren also survive,
Funeral services will be held at $50
O'Clock tomorrow morning at the resi-
dence. followed by requiem mass at 9
o'clock in st. Dominic's Church. In
terment will be In Congressional Gene
terry.