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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-15
|ORATORY CONTEST
| PLANS ARE SHAPED
Everything Is in Readiness
Except Choice of Four
Zone Speakers.

Everything is in readiness for the
National Oratorical Contest May "a in
Constitution Hall, but the contestants
themselves. four of whom have yet to
| be selected.
| The only flnalists chosen so far are
Edmund Gullion, The Stars champion,
and representative Of the Pacific Coast
and New England zones. Elimination
contests in the four other zones will be
, held before the end of the week. All
! the flnalists are expected to reach
! Washington not later than a week from
! tomorrow.
Enforcing strictly the contest eligibil-
| lty rules, Randolph Leigh, director gen.
eral, yesterday eliminated Elmer Snyder,
who would have participated in the
/ finals for the Southeastern-Centr
! zone tomorrow night at Pittsburgh, Pa.
/ SNYDER. who is a resident of Pottsville
and the representative of the Pennsyl-
vania Forensic League, sponsor of the
! contest in Central Pennsylvania, Is
several months beyond the age limit
laid down for contestants.
! This is the first instance of diVis-
: ional winner being ruled out because OF
his age. According to the rules, the
young orators may not have passed
their nineteenth birthday on the Feb
ruary 1 preceding the national finals.
Timekeepers Accept.
Mai. Gen. Amos A. Fries, U. S. A,
| retired. and Rear Admiral w. H. Stand
| lev. U. S. NJ, have agreed to act as
! timekeepers in the national finals, Mr.
Leigh announced today They will use
stop-watches and rigidly enforce the
| time limit.
AS in the finals for The Stars area,
| the national judges will be instructed
| that contestants are supposed to nave
pared their speeches down to length
| which will permit their delivery in six
minutes and to view with dlsfaVor IAN
ure to have done this.
i On the other hand, 1t will react to
| the speakers credit If time is called on
| him during his extemporaneous address,
since it will be taken as an indication
! that he is fully acquainted With MS
| subject.
The assignment of extemporaneous
subjects a week from Saturday night
will be slightly different from The
stars finals when the topics were given
| to the speakers exactly As minutes pc
| fore the beginning of their prepared
| addresses. In the national contest each
speaker will be informed of his subject
| as he or she walks off the stage at the
completion of the prepared address.
Advantage Neutralized.
Following this procedure, the last
speaker will have approximately 10
| minutes less than the first orator in
which to gather his thoughts for his
extemporaneous address, since the sec
ond halves of the orations are but 4
minutes in length as against 6 minutes
| for the prepared speeches.
It is thought however, that this ap-
| parent advantage will be neutralized by
| the more favorable position on the pro-
gram of the later speakers. The first
| Contestant to take the stage is con-
| sidered as having the least advantage
Gus position, while the last is thought
| to have the best, since the natural re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-15
MAN, M0URNED AS DEAD,
FIGHTS SUIT OF WIFE

Be- the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, May 15.-Eack in
Cheboygan, Mich, in 1904 Arthur c.
Mofitt, a mechanic, was mourned as
dead and river was dragged for his
body.
Yesterday Mrs Martha Moffitt his
wife, appeared in court here in suit
for separate maintenance and MotIitt
turned up to oppose the action.
Seeking to compel her long-missing
husband to provide for her support, Mrs.
Moffitt told Superior Judge Leon Yank-
wich that she finally learned that he
still was alive and living in California
with another woman under the name of
c. A. Maple. When I found him
learned they had a child" she said.
Mofdtt admitted his wifes testimony
was true, but insisted that she was
aware of his action and had condoned
it, and therefore was not entitled to
support from him.
Judge Yankwich held that although
the wife may have condoned Months
action, the laws of California could not
do SO. He ordered Mofntt to pay $50 a
month alimony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-15
"RICHELIEU" TO BE GIVEN
SECOND TIME TONIGHT
Initial Performance of Famed
Drama by Georgetown Univer-
sity Cast Well Received

Drama by homegrown onlFsi-
sity Cast Well Received
A second and final performance OF
"Richelieu" will be given by the Mask
and Bauble Club Players of Georgetown
University in the Wardman Park The
alter this evening at o'clock.
The initial performance of the Hilltop
group was enthusiastically received last
nisht. and the role of the great French
cardinal was skilfully portrayed by
Frank Wenzler, senior and president
of the club.
The stage settings we're elaborate and
under the direction of William McLar-
ney. Music was furnished by the
Georgetown Colleglans.
Wenzler was given good support by a
cast which included William OBrlen.
Edgar Mccormick, Miles o Brien, Will
liam Casson, Gerard Burger, William
Akin. Lester G. Burdett, Leo Kelly,
Robert Corcoran, Philip Degnan, Will
liam Cannon, Robert Mcnamara, Fred
erick Murphy, Arthur Schwartz, Gerard
O'Brlen, Richard German. William
Scissor, Anthony Pusateri. Bart' Tier
nan, John Hooley and John Drum.
Rev. Thomas J. Stokes, S. j., moder-
ator of the club, was In charge of the
performance. Claus Bogel coached tbs
players.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-15
Citizens Can Aid
In Keeping Parks '
of District Clean
BY COL. u. S. GRANT. Sd,
Director of Public Buildings and
PUbiiC Parks

Parks get cluttered up and
dirty just as do neglected chill
dren and neglected homes.
When Rock Creek goes on
rampage the Park Department
meekly follows in its wake clean
Ing up the muddied spots and
filling In the washouts.
But it is hard to follow every
park user who goes a-picnicking
and who scatters papers, bits of
food and empty containers all
over the landscape.
Nor is it possible for us to
place a policeman by every posy
to say to trespassers, Thou shalt
not pick"
Cleanup week gives US an OPP
portunity to think about these
things, to discover our own short
conlings and to resolve to turn
over a new leaf and refrain from
damaging the dogwood.
Observe Cleanup week, May
1924, 1880.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-15

action of the judges is to be most i'm
pressed by the last speech.
John Hays Hammond, noted engineer,
will have part in the program of the
national finals. introducing Secretary of
Interior Ray Lyman Wilbur. who will
deliver the Introductory address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-15
Psychic Predicts Career.

NEW YORK, May Is ga career
in the talkies is foreseen for Marion
Talley, the Kansas girl with the golden
voice, by a Kansas psychic, Gene
Dennis. At a seance Miss Dennis en-
visioned an AL Jolson career rather
than a CALI Curci. Miss Talley had
nothing to say except that the wheat
on her K sas farm seemed to be doing
we'll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-15

To be-. prepared to guard munition
factories in time of war, an army of
women in Russia Is to be trained to
handle rifles and machine guns.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
WILSON SCHOOL
PROGRAM TONIGHT

Tonight at o'clock in the Wilson
school auditorium, the curtain VIII
rise on another of the Christmas
programs given by that school, and
which. in the past. have been a
feature of the holiday celebration IN
this city.
First on the program will be two
selections by the orchestra: "Soro-
rity," by E. De Lamater. and SIM
plicity,' by I. S. Loos. This will be
followed by a charming playlet en-
titled "Why the Chimes Rang"
The time of the play is dusk OF
day of long ago and the scene
will be set in the interior OF a
wood choppers hut on the edge OF
forest. During the playlet q
number of choruses will be given
by the girls glee club.
Miss Beryl Lippihcott is in charge
of the play. Mrs. c. w. Remele. OF
the music; Miss Helen Clay. OF the
art work; Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Fox
OF the stage sets and lights, and
Mrs. Donald Ketchen. OF the cos
tunes.
A cordial invitation is extended
TO all children to attend tonight
performance, while adults are invit.
ed to attend that Of tomorrow night
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
WOMAN'S LOUNGE
PROVES POPULAR

During the Christmas holidays a
number of women are finding the
municipal rest room OF great service
to them. Here they may leave Their
children while they do their shop
ping. and when they are worn our
from the strenuous efforts of secur-
ing suitable gifts, for every person On
their last, they may stop and rest.
The rest room is tree to every
woman of the community. Beds are
available for both children and
adults, so that any one wishing TO
rest may have an opportunity to Go
so. Comfortable chairs are reauy
for the weary shopper, and tables to1
writing, or for luncheon are pro-
vided also
In addition, the rest room acts as
woman's exchange. Here various
articles Of needlework, all of them
attractive for gifts, are bought by
their makers and are sold on COM
mission basis. The woman in search
of presents will find quite seiec-
ton here.
Mrs. Flora Pitt, matron, is always
on hand and is glad to assist the
patrons in any way possible.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
Social Brevities

All members of the Ten Thousand
club committee who solicited coll
tributions for the recent Red Cross
drive and who have not turned IN
their money yet are urged to do SO
Immediately to Mrs. N. A. Contos.
chairman of the public service CON-
mittee Of the club.
Superintendent Of the Southern
Sierras Power company are si.lng
dinner tonight at the Barbara
Worth hotel for the wonlen's COM
mittee of the p. c. E. A. A numper
of distinguished guests from the RI
verside office will be down, and after
the dinner the party will adjourn
to the la Ramada."
- s.
Barbara Worth Rebekahs will hold
their annual Christmas social at 9
o'clock tomorrow night in the DAVIS
hall and all visiting Rebekahs are
invited to attend.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
EMMANUEL CIRCLE
MEETS TOMORROW

Emmanuel Circle of the First Bap-
tist church will hold missionary
meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2:3o
| in the church.
Mrs. j. T. Harris will be leader OF
the program and hostesses for the
day will be Mrs. j. w. King and Mrs.
L. A. Dunlap The entire offering
will be devoted to the denomlna-
tional Christmas work.
The society recently packed ana
mailed off number Of big boxes
for the various missions of The
church. each box filled with warm
clothing and other necessities that
will be greatly appreciated by those
in need Of help at this time.
Four boxes were sent to the Proc
nix mission, one to the Sallaon
Nevada, mission and one to the mis-
sion in Polacca, Arizona.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
TEN THOUSAND CLUB
TO PRESENT FINE
PROGRAM TOMORROW

/ Christmas will be celebrated to-
morrow afternoon at the regular Ter
| Thousand club meeting, which vii
begin promptly at 2:3O in the clut
house.
An excellent program has been ar
ranged for the enjoyment of the
members and their friends, so file
in fact. that the club, wishing &c
share its pleasure with others, ex-
tends q cordial invitation to every
woman interested to be q guest al
tomowow's meeting.
Jack Berry, whose delightful
whistling is always feature OF any
program, accompanied by Mrs :
P. Williams, will be heard in a group
of solos appropriate to the day.
Following the musical numbers
Harr Wagner, personal friend of the
famous poet of the Sierras. Joaquin
Miller. will speak on this subject.
Not only thoroughly versed iE re-
gard to his subject, Mr.. Wagner il a
speaker of unusual charm and in
terest, and will present Joaquin Mil
Ter in fascinating light to his lis
tenerS.
This afternoon at the county
teachers institute, Harr Wagner Will
speak to the assembly there on The
same subject, having come to the
valley primarily for the purpose OF
attending the institute.
erly superintendent OF
schools when San Diego and Impe-
rial were one county, publisher OF a
number Of school texts, Wagner is
also author of a book entitled "Joa-
quin Miller and His Other Self
which is on the shelves in the city
library.
AT the conclusion of tomorrow S
program, tea will be served by the
history section members, hosteSSeS
fer the afternoon.
Club members are also reminded
TO bring their annual contribution
of toys, attractively wrapped. tor
use in the AmericaniZation Christ
mas work.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
TICKETS ON SALE
FOR CONCERT ON
FRIDAY EVENING
- 9jiiliSiilii-iiilI

Tickets are now available for the
benefit concert to be given Friday
night in the Wilson school audito-
rum for the purpose of assisting the
valuable local work of the Red Cross
and the Salvation Army.
A splendid program has been ar
ranged and among those taking part
are Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Canton
popular local artists; the two Mar
cot children, Mildred and Henry
talented pianist and violinist respec-
lively, and the business mems gLee
club, one of the most enjoyanle
musical organization of the city.
With such a splendid group OF
musicians, those attending the con-
cert are assured of attending a
production Of high calibre. aore
than worth the Slight admission
charged, to say nothing of the good
that will be done with the money
raised
The artists are all donating their
services, the building is being gwen
them for the occasion, programs al d
tickets have been printed free d
charge, so that every dollar mace
will be turned over directly to the
two organizations. Civic organlza-
tions in the city urge that every
citizen lend his efforts toward max
ing this concert a success by buying
tickets and attending.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
INSURANCE co.
ENJOYS BANQUET

In celebration of the excellent
showing made by the local office OF
the Metropolitan Life Insurance
company during the summer
months, a banquet was given last
night at the Barbara Worth hotel
with Frederick j. Williams of san
Francisco. third vice-president OF
the company, and John Amy, su-
perintendent of agencies, as honor
guests.
The table decorations We're IN
keeping with the desert, bowls CT
cacti and eucalyptus greenery max
ing an attractive picture, heightened
by the Metropolitan flag.
Guests at the dinner were Mayor
H. S. Fawcett, Howard P Meyer, u.
s. Roberts and w. w. McEuen, while
members of the company present
were. in addition to Mr.. Williams
and Mr. Amy, Guy G. Beynon, DIS
trict manager; Fred Miller and Nat
Thurlow, all of FL Centro; j. F. Ma-
han of Calexico; Filson Alexander
and Don Donald Of Brawley, and
Miss Marjorie Allen of e. Centro
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
IMPERIAL UNIT TO
GIVE UNIQUE PARTY

The Imperial Legion hall will be
the scene of unique Christmas
party tonight, and the public is i'll
vited and urged to attend.
Instead of charge for admiS-
sion, each guest is asked to bring
groceries, clothing. or toys, anything
that will be suitable for Christmas
boxes for the poor. These boxes Ia
ter will be packed by the members
Of the Imperial Auxiliary unit and
will be distributed by them.
Bridge, 500. and other enjoyable
games will be provided for the
amusement of those attending, and
both good time is assured tfem
and food and clothing, those in
need. The party will begin at
O'Clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
Wo'3r!71ta,.@9,m1'l',ss; Ir3ts=r.,esssattss I,lts=:.,ssats
COMPLETE COMFORTS
FOR YUMA INDIANS
iiliillililiIl

Mrs. NJ j. Dowd owas hostess to
the members of the Methodist mis-
sionary society at the all-day meet
ing held yesterday at her home, 669
Wensley avenue.
The day was spent in making
warm comforts for the Indians at
Yuma, and one large and six small
ones were completed at this ses-
sion.
Each member had brought her
own sandwiches FOR luncheon, but
coffee and desert were served by the
hostess.
Following luncheon short busl
ness session was held and Mrs. =
.. Jacobs reviewed chapter III
Clouds of Witnesses" by Elsie Sing
master, a book being studied this
year by the society.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
STUDENT BODY
TO GIVE DANCE

One of the most delightful events
, for the younger set during the
Christmas holidays viii be the stu
dent body dance to be given Friday
December &c, in the high school
gymnasium.
All high school and junior college
students and all alumni are cordial
ly invited to attend the dance. Music
will be furnished by the Heber or
chestra and special committee has
been appointed to take charge OF
the refreshments.
It is the custom to hold one such
dance a year, and that dance TOOK
place during the recent Thanksgiv-
ing vacation. but proved so popular
that this second affair has been
planned.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
Cotton Blossom Group
GiUes Concert TOnight

The Cotton Blossom Singers OF
the Piney Woods Country Life
school in Mississippi will appear IN
a popular concert of spirituals and
plantation melodies tonight at the
State Street Christian Church. This
group of negro singers has appeared
here several times before and then
programs are always enjoyed by a
large audience.
The concert will begin at 7:3C
p. m. and the admission is free. A
free-will offering will be taken Tor
the benefit of the school which they
represent.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
Birthday HOnOred By
Gay Surprise Party

Mrs. Gerald H. Shaw was delight
fully surprised by birthday par
ty given recently in her honor at ner
home. 693 Hamilton avenue.
Games were enjoyed during the
evening and refreshments served,
those present including Mr.. and
Mrs. J. c. Smith,. Mr. and Mrs. p. T.
Allen, Mrs. John Berry, and the
guest of honor, Mrs. Shaw, Miss
Geraldine Shaw. and the host, Ger
aid H. Shaw.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
STANDARD RULES
OF ETIQUETTE

Question: Should a widow use
her Christian name on her visiting
cards?
Answer: A widow should always
use her husbands Christian name
until she, through re-marriage. re-
linquishes 1t. She should use Mrs.
Thomas Wellington Brown Smith
and never, Mrs. Nancy. Smith. In
business and legal matters woman
may be addressed BY her Christian
name instead of her husbands be-
cause she uses it in her signature,
but a personal or social letter
should never be sent to Mrs Nancy
Smith.
In the rare cases where a wom-
ans married life was so disagree
able that she wishes to put away
all reminders of her husband. it is
conceivable that she might wish to
Use her own name.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
Julia F0ncdHnOn Sings
Ocer Radio Tomorrow

Friends OF Miss Julia Foncannon
former valley resident. will be inter-
ested in knowing that they vii. be
able to hear her over Radio KFSD,
San Diego, at 9 o'clock tomorrow
evening. Miss Foncannon has The
soprano role in the Oceanside-Caris-
bad choral society's production OF
The Messiah"
In addition, her friends will be
interested in learning that her
father, DR.. j. F. Foncannon, will
spend the weekend in this city
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
"Libation Bearers" Is
> RerielUed For Section

Mrs F. D. Jacobs gave an able
review of Aeschylus' "Libation Bear
ers" for the literature section OF the
Ten Thousand club at the meeting
held yesterday morning in the club
house.
The class read the "Eumenides" at
yesterdays meeting also. and at the
next meeting, January l3, Sophocles
famous Oedipus Rex will be studied.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
Westside School Has
Jolly Christmas Party

A delightful Christmas program
consisting Of readings, plays, Japa-
nese songs and instrumental music
was given at the Westside district
school last night.
The main feature of the program
from the children's view point was
a visit from Santa Claus, VINO
brought candy and presents Tor
every one there
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17

I've Flynn declared today In securing
q divorce.
A property settlement was ap-
proved under which Flynn agreed
to pay 500 week to support MS
daughter, Mary Gene, 8, who VIII DC
in the mothers custody.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
WOMAN DIVORCES
SCREEN DIRECTOR

LOS ANGELES, Dec. II. W.R)-
Emmett j. Flynn, motion picture
director, would leave her alone Tor
several days and then refuse to tell
her where he had been, Mrs. Gene
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17
RED CROSS QUOTA
HAS BEEN REACHED

To the People TO the Ell Centre
Red Cross Chapter District:
1t is with gratitude and gratifi-
cation that I announce the Red
Cross quota of 1000 members has
been reached with a net of $1,000
in cash. I especially wish to thank
the captains of the roll call drive
and their group of cooperative
workers for their time and splendid
service In the interest Of our local
Red Cross work, and to the people
of this district extend my thanks
Tor their generous support which
has made possible the continuance
ct our excellent local Red Cross
program.
lSigned) j. w. DONOHUE,
Roll Call Chairman.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17

The Oakdale irrigation district,
Stanislaus County, has leased a
| tract of land for growing rice TOR
one-third of the crop.
Imperial Valley press., 1930-12-17

According TO the farm advisor
Fresno County cows to the proper
ton OF 80 per cent do not pay Tor
the feed they consume.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22
Oklahoma Man FoLlows Plow
|98 Years and Rears 43 Kids

I have only 90 years to my credit
now and ! must 90 on.
The life Of John Allen Is filled
with romance OF q rustic sort not
common 70 the present generation.
His achievements have been 50 sub
merged by his mc~esty In au ef-
fort 20 avoid publicity that many
who have known HIM for more than
half a century do rot appreciate
fully how much he has done for
humanity.
To account for his longevity and
10 what he attributes his general
good health. he explained. II never
worried about things i couldn't
help. Worry causes more trouble
than anything I know or and does
no good"
MIR. Allen was born I'm n long
forgotten hamlet rn the state line
between Tennessee and Alabama,
on Aug. 9. 1924. RE does not re
member his father and mother
because they were stricken with
cholera and died within six hours
OF each other when he was an inf
ant.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22

ARDMORE. Okla, May 22-tP-
With responsibility for rearing and
caring for 43 orphan children rest
ing upon his shoulders and his am
bition whetted to voice the miracu-
lous boast OF having followed a
pillow every season for 100 years.
and with but two years TO 20 to
fulfill that goal. John Allen. Muir
ray county's grand old man faces
the future.
Uncle John sat before his home
hearth north Of Sulphur and gave
the Associated Press correspondent
his quaint philosophy OF life which
upon final analysis * not SO quaint
after all but rather sound and ap-
plicable TO modern times.
Il want to live 10 be able TO
boast. and for thoss I leave behind
me TO boast, that I followed q pillow
every season for 100 years of my
life" he said. Il began blowing
when ! was eight years old and was
riding q sulky pillow last December
when winter weather put a stop TO
farming operations. You c / have
Just got TO live two more years. at
least. 70 make this record. because
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-05-22
SUMMARY

a Erough-like barometric depres-
Kfcn extended from New Mexico
dad western Texas northward into
south-central Canada at the morn
ing observation. with pressure ra-
Their high to the eastward and over
the far northwestern states. Fair
to partly cloudy weather prevailed
over the eastern two-thirds OF the
United States, while cloudy and
unsettled conditions with nor or
less precipitation obtained practi-
cally throughout the far northwest
ern states. It was u~nseasonably
cold In the Plateau and most Of
the Rocky Mountain region this
morning. and seasonable to above
normal temperatures ver the east
ern half of the country.