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The Washington times., 1932-08-15

nOiNN ELL AAS AOOHJ'
Billy:
II go to the Holy Comforter
School. / am in the 4th grade.
i like your funnies very much.
But most of all POpeye, Little
Annie Rooney and Mickey
Mouse. l am 9 years old.
enjoy your club very much. l
listen to Kit KarSOn over the
radio"
Ben Levy, 2O12 Third st.
N. W.:
81 am IL years old and go
to the Langley Junior High
School. l am in the 18th grade.
/ would like very much to be-
come a member of your club.
/ read all the comics in The
Washington Times and / like
them very much. l would like
to see my name printed in the
The Washington times., 1932-08-15

picture in the
paper like you
d i d m v
brothers. l
am in the I'd
gra de a t
III oily Com
fOrter School.
/ like Annie
Rooney and
POpeye best.
Billy a n d L
like to listen
to Kit Kar-
son o v e r
VOL. M Y
mother calls
me Bobby"
The Washington times., 1932-08-22
FLOWER
SHOW SEPT. "A

LA PLATA, Md, Aug. 22.-Mrs.
Guy c. Gross, president of the
Hughesville Woman's Club, has
announced the committees for
the second annual Charles county
flower show at Hughesville, Sep
tember IA.
The committees include: Man
egers, Mrs. Hayden Bowling, Mrs.
Harry c. Chappelear; hostesses,
Mrs. Sarah F. Bloom, Mrs. George
I. Gardiner; publicity, Mrs. Albert
Martin, Miss Mary Graham; pro-
gram, Mrs. j. Fletcher Shovel,
Mrs. P. Stanley Harrison, Mrs,
T. Carlisle Martin; registration,
Mrs. j. D. S. Roberts. Miss Clara
Kreft, Mrs. Robert Martin; deco.
ration, Mrs. Frank Schultz, Mrs,
Locke Wolfe, Mrs. Arthur M.
Wolfe; refreshments, Mrs. A.
Golden Jones, Mrs. Whetzel, Mrs.
Perry C. Henderson, Msr. Grace
Johnson, Mrs. j. D. S. Roberts.
The mistress of ceremonies will
be Mrs. Albert Martin.
The Washington times., 1932-08-22
ADRIFT At SEA
4 MONTHS

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calf, Aug.
% G.N.SO Recovered from his
terrifying and amazing eXper-
ience of being four months adrift
alone in a tiny fishing boat that
left Dutch Harbor, Alaska, April
%, Capt. Paul A. Riggs, 40, today
set about the task of repairing
what was left of the smacks
wind-torn sails.
He was picked up in a delirious
condition off this port by Capt.
E. D. Brown, of the tug Com.
missioner"
Riggs weighed 100 when he left
Dutch Harbor. He now weighs
140, having lived on fish and
beans since July l.
When sighted near Port San
Luis, Riggs was making a desper.
ate attempt to reach shore with
out going on the treaCherous
rocks.
Riggs, penniless, had set sail
from Alaska for Seattle to sell
his craft when rough weather
washed away the rudder and
damaged the sails. The tiny
craft drifted aimlessly until Cap
tain Brown sighted it.
The Washington times., 1932-08-22
ABSENTEE
SCHOOL BOARD

Demand that representatives Of
the Board of Education of Airing.
ton county attend meetings of the
county commissioners was made
today by Mrs. Elizabeth Barron
Magruder, a member of the board
Of commissioners.
Mrs. Magruder pointed out that
since the board has taken office
all needs of the school board have
been submitted in writing, and
that no opportunity to question
the officials regarding the mat.
ters has been offered.
Her demand closely followed
that of Commissioner John Gall
who asked that the education de.
partment provide the county
board with an itemized list of all
outstanding financial obligations
of the school system.
The Washington times., 1932-08-22
Service!

Those fellers who romp around
to your house when your set goes
on the blink-the service men
have formed an organization in
this city. They call themselves
the Washington Chapter, Insti.
tute of Radio Service Men.
According to Eddie Peoples,
who is handling publicity for the
local outfit. the organization is
nationwide in scope and is grow
ing rapidly into an important in
Stitution.
At any rate. the local chapter
is going to hold a meeting tomor.
row night at 9 o'clock in Room
PIT, Riggs Bank Building, Four.
teenth Street and Park Road,
and if you're radio service man,
you'll be more than welcome.
A paper describing new types of
tubes will be read by S. K. Mac
donald.
The Washington times., 1932-08-22
Secret Is Out

Maybe it won't do Ray Per.
kins any good to have the facts
known, but Ray is college man,
with a degree and everything.
Perhaps it will help some if it
is explained that he didn't &C.
tually earn the degree entirely
by his college work. However.
radio shouldn't be as tough q
racket for college men as the
stage and screen have been.
Ray was a senior at Columbia
when the war started. He was
patriotic, so he chucked his books
away and joined the Army.
Columbia thought so we'll of
him for that that they gave him
a degree anyway.
Rex Ingram had to make The
Four Horsemen" to get his.
The Washington times., 1932-08-22
- PROGRAMS

11:0O-Ted Brewer and His Or
chestra.
11:3O-Columbia Revue-Classical
Program.
1910 kilOcycI'' VOL ss' Meters
A. M.
7:0O-Musical Clock.
S:0O-C hines, B irt h days,
Thought for the Day.
S:O5-Musical Clock, continued.
9:55-Police Flashes.
1O:O0-Operatic Hour.
1O:15-Quarter Hour with Nat
Shilkret.
:3O-Music of the Masters.
:00-Band Concert.
1:3O-Songs We Love.
11:45-Felix Salmond, cello.
The Washington times., 1932-08-22
LegiOnndires to Hold
Beach Tournament

Maryland legionnaires will
gather at Seaside Park next Sat
urday for an old-time tournament.
Jousting combats, riding full tilt
at suspended rings, and other
tests of skill in horsemanship will
be seen on a six.acre lot near the
beach to be cleared for the
tourney.
The winner will be rewarded
by the Queen" at the coronation
ball Saturday night in the Sea-
side ballroom.
The tournament is being spon-
sored by Calvert Post No. IS
with other legion posts invited
to participate.
The Washington times., 1932-08-22
Surprise!

A charming young miss who
hides under the nom-de-plume OF
"a Sincere Fan" sends the fol-
lowing letter in which, I take it,
she has a slight pash on Little
Jack Little:
"Dear Mr.. Bigelow:
"The feature listed as The
Surprise Package on WMAL,
sure gave me a wonderful sur
prise. 1 am an enthusiastic
radio fan, but of course, I,
like most people, have my ia
vOrite personalities. Tonight
as 1 sat by my radio, tuned in
on station WMAL, was truely
most agreeabIy surprised. to hear
the voice of my favOrite of
favOrites, Little Jack Little!
81 felt like a child, whO,
= without advance notice, awOke
to find it was Christmas morn.
ing! Just suppose I'd have
missed him! "A very disagree
able thought. I'd advise every
one not to miss The Surprise
Package I am sorry that a
longer period isn't allotted to
this feature. If this had been
the case tonight, Little Jack
Little could have sang two
songs, instead of just one.
Then I'd have had two surprises
all in one package.
"a SINCERE FAN"
The Washington times., 1932-08-22
SEEK CONVENTION

HAGERSTOWN, Nd, Aug. %.
Hagerstown delegates to the State
convention of the American Legion
at Ocean City this week will at.
tempt to secure the 1888 gather.
ing for this city. Full co-opera-
ton has been assured by the
chamber of commerce.
The Washington times., 1932-08-22
R|TCH|E ASKED
TODED|CAT|ON

Plans for the dedication Of the
new bridge at Cobb Island on La
Dor Day include foot races across
the bridge, a speed boat race,
swimming, and a parade of boats,
it is announced by Kent R. Null
likin. chairman of the general
committee.
Among prominent invite e d
guests are Governor Ritchie, Sen
ator Tydings and Congressman
Gambrill.
The ribbon will be cut by Miss
Mitchell, daughter of Senator
Walter j. Mitchell, of Maryland.
The Washington times., 1932-08-22
The Weather

For the District OF Columbla-Fair
and continued cool tonight; Tuesday
fair; gentle variable winds.
For Maryland and Virginia-Partly
cloudy tonight and Tuesday; not much
change in temperature.
LOCAL TEMPERATURES
Yesterday Today
q. m.......... S1ii n. m.......... SO
D. m...... 74IS a. m....,..... s.
Midnight ....... 64INoon .,.....,... 81
DEPARTURES FROM NORMAL
Accumulated excess of temperature
since January ], 1882. $50.
Excess of temperature since August
l. 1882, %.
Accumulated deficiency of precipta-
ton since January /. 1892, 1.66.
Deficiency of precipitation since Au-
TodayIHigh tide 1905 p. M; low
tides 6:44 a. m. and 6:3S p. m.
Tomorrow---High tides. 12:%2 a. m.
and 1854 p. M; low tides, 1881 a. m.
and 1919 p. m.
sun AND MOON
The sun rises today 5:2S a. m.
and sets 6:53 n. m.
The sun rises tomorrow 5:2S a, m.
and sets 6:52 p. m.
The moon rises today 9:41 p. m.
and sets HAP a. m.
The moon rises tomorrow 1913 p m.
and sets 12:44 p. m.
The Washington times., 1932-08-22
CARNIVAL FEATURES

Two steeple races, a pony show,
a baseball game between Coles
vile and Howard counties, a sup
per served by the Women's Aux
Hilary and dance have been added
as features to the carnival by the
Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire De-
partment ne Wednesday after
noon anG evening.
The Washington times., 1932-08-22
st. AnthOny's Parish
Carnival, Sent. 1924

st. Anthony's Parish will stage
its annual carnival September
1924. inclusive. John F. Hillyard
is chairman of arrangements. The
show will be a replica of "show
grounds" set up by travelling
amusement companies and every
one in the community ever asso-
ciated with circus has volun-
teered to assist.
The Washington times., 1932-08-22
STATE HEAD TO TALK

David Winebrenner Sd, Mary
lands secretary of state, will ad-
dress a Democratic mass meeting
in the Masonic Hall at Hyatts-
vile Wednesday night. The meet
ing is sponsored by the Young
Mems Democratic Club Of Prince
Georges County.
The Washington times., 1932-08-22
Benefit BRIDGE TEA

A benefit bridge party and tea,
sponsored by the Woman's Guild
of the Church of the Ascension,
Gaithersburg, will be held on the
lawn of Mrs. Elmer E. Fisher, Ma
gruder Avenue, Thursday from 2
to 6 p. m.
The Washington times., 1932-08-22

m / C 70 p homes
now used in
t he w M A L
studios.
Here t ofore,
Warren, who is
an inveterate
composer, has
tried to write
between station
breaks. 1t was
not very salts
factory sin C e
every Is min
.uteS he had to
hop up and go
yer to the
,,oiOpnnhNnn tn
The Washington times., 1932-08-22

make a station announcement.
Now he sits at the piano all
afternoon. When it comes time
for a break he merely reaches up,
pulls the mike down and speaks
into it.
His newest song won't get on
the air for sometime yet. He
has written an elaborate accom-
paniment-but hasn't any words
for it!
The Washington times., 1932-08-22
Here and There
in the Realm Of
Broadcastins
BY STANLEY BIGELOW

Warren Sweeney, WMAL an
nouncer-pianist, has found a new
use for the system of suspended
The Washington times., 1932-08-22
TOMORROW


$50 KllOcycl'' WBAL s'' Meters
7:OO-On the 8:15.
7:15-Sunbirds.
S:45-John Fogarty, Tenor: Irv.
ing Miller, Accompanist.
S:00-WaltZes.
8:15-Lady Bugs.
S:3O-Vic and Sade, Comedy Skit.
S:45-Mouth Health.
9:00-Musical Melange.
9:15-Clara, Lu and EN-.
9:3O-Our Daily Food.
9:45-Irma Glen, Organist; Lu'
cille Long, Contralto;
Charles Howard, Tenor.
10:15-Eunice Lotto, Pianist.
1O:3O-Through the Looking
Glass.
1O:45-Rhythm Ramblers.
11:OO-Men o. Song.
11:15-Pat Barnes.
11:3O-Words and Music.
$50 KllOeyels' WRC "' Meters
6:SO-Tower Health Exercises.
7:OO-On the 8:15.
7:15-Morning Devotions.
7:3O-Cheerio.
S:OO-Morning Glee Club.
S:15-Top O. the Morning.
8:3O-Jack and Jill.
8:45-Variety Program.
9:OO-Thru Lighted Windows.
9:15-Souvenirs of Melody.
9:30-Three Orphans.
9:45-Breen and DeRose.
1O:O0-"Your Child" by DR.. Ella
Oppenheimer of the Chill.
dren's Bureau, Department
of Labor.
1O:15-Radio Household Institute.
1O:3O-Concert by the U. S. Army
Band, Capt. William J.
Stannard, Leader. Broad
cast from War College.
11:OO-Johnny Marvin, Tenor.
11:15-On Wings OF Song.
$50 Kilocyele' WMAL 47e Meters
S:OO-Little Jack Little.
8:15-Melody Parade.
8:45-Attrude Yerxa - Selected
Readings.
9:OO-Morning Moods.
9:3O-Helen Board, Soprano.
9:45-U. S. Navy Band Concert,
Lieut.. Charles Benter,
Leader.
1O:15-Today's Pioneer Women
Jane Addams.
1O:3O-Burrus Williams, Pianist.
1O:45-Ben Alley. Tenor.
Evening star., 1932-04-07
SOCIAL DISEASES
CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED
franklin 0. Nichols, American As
ISOLATION, to Study Situation
Among Colored Here.

A campaign against social diseases
among the colored population of Wash
ington has been launched under aus
pices of the District of Columbia Social
Hygiene Society. A preliminary survey
on which will be based curative and
preventive program, will be made dur
ing the coming month by Franklin O
Nichols of the American Social Hygiene
Association
Mr.. Nichols told meeting of cam
paign leaders yesterday that the NOR
tality OF white victims of the diseases
has been greatly reduced by medical
effort during the past IS years without
corresponding reduction in the NOR
tality of colored victims.
Measures being planned against the
diseases include provision for more post
graduate work among colored physi-
clans, enlarged opportunities for clini-
cal work, training of undergraduate
nurses in social hygiene and in sex edu-
cational methods of the home and
school, training Of more public health
nurses, and promotion of a community
health education campaign
1t was further suggested that an in
stitute on family relations be estab-
lished especially for ministers The
committee in charge of the preliminary
study consists of Herbert S. Wood
chairman; DR.. Numa P. Adams, vice
chairman; Miss Gertrude Bowling, Rev
r. W. Brooks, DR.. Taliaferro Clark, Mrs
w. H. Fitzhugh, E. J. Henryson. Mrs
Dwight Holmes, DR.. Algernon Jackson
Maj Campbell Johnson, DR.. Frank
Jones, Mrs. Julius Lansburgh, DR.. Ed
ward j. Schwartz, Miss Lucy Slowe
DR.. Walter Stokes, Elwood Street, DR.
R. A. Vonderlehr, DR.. w. A. Warfleld
G. C. Wilkerson, Miss Louise Bell, Mrs
Walter Ufford and Mrs. r. Thomas
West
Evening star., 1932-04-07
HURLEY CALLS new
ARMY CUTS FOLLY
Military Reduced to Minimum
Necessary for Defense,
Air Audience Told.

Declaring the military forces Of the
United States have been reduced to the
minimum necessary for national de-
fense, Secretary of War Patrick J. Hur-
ley last night asserted 1T would be
folly to further weaken the military
establishment
In an Army day radio address over
the National BroadcaSIlng network,
Secretary Hurley coupled this view with
a statement that those who had be-
lieved the World War would achieve
lasting peace have now been bitterly
disillusioned
The world has not kept its pledge
to those who died in the World War,
for the great war did not end war"
Hurley said. The idealistic attitude of
the American soldier has not been
shared by the people of the world gen.
orally. Nations have continued to
build armaments, not for defense, but
for aggression.
Our Nation still hopes that the gold
en- rule will eventually be adopted as
the fundamental principle in negotia-
tions between nations; that armaments
will cease to be an instrument of inter-
national diplomacy, and that all the
races and nations of the world will
eventually come to live together on
terms of peace and amity."
Evening star., 1932-04-07
74,873 APPLICATIONS
FOR TRAINING CAMPS
Twice as Many Desire to Attend
as Can Be Accommodated
During Summer.

With assurances from Secretary Of
War Hurley that there will be no cur
tailment of civilian military training &C
tivities this Summer, the War Depart
ment already has received twice as many
applications as can be cared for at the
Citizens Military Training Camps,
which open August l.
Reports up to March 81 show that
even at this early date 74,873 applica-
ticns are on file, while the quota for all
camps has been fixed at 37,500 1t was
expected the applications eventually
would exceed the quota by more than
300 per cent. leaving wide margin for
selection.
The Sd Corps Area, which includes
the District of Columbia, Virginia and
Maryland, is third among the nine
corps areas in the percentage of appli-
cations above the fixed quota. 1t rated
223.5 per cent on March 81, with 10,282
applications to fill quota of 1900 men.
OF these applications, 1894 have been
accepted, or 651 per cent of the quota.
There will be no suspension of the
procurement activities. War Depart
ment officials point to the rush of
traineeS as indicating the firm hold the
Summer training camps have upon the
rank and file of the young men of the
country Activities at the camps are
not confined to military training. Char
acter and citizenship building play an
important part in the program.
Evening star., 1932-04-07

organizations set up although some had
been benefited.
I'VE find" he said, that the Federal
Farm Board has increased the salary Of
the general counsel STANLEY Reed
from $4,000 to $4,000 a year.
Although the Farm Board represents
the most impoverished industry in
America yet it has exorbitant ideas
about spending money. 1t Is very
liberal with other peoples money.
THE same thing may be said OF the
Cotton Cooperative Association and
the Grain Sterilization Corporation,
You have the ridiculous spectacle Of
your $500, 100000 Federal Farm Board
with men who are willing to serve this
impoverished industry at salaries of
$4,000, and yet the Grain Stabiliza-
ton Association and the Cotton Co.
operative Association pay much larger
salaries.
"A $4,000 man is a very low man in
their ranks. They run up to $4,000,
$50 1000, $4,000. $55,000, $4,000 for
men in their organizations. The answer
will be made that the Federal Farm
Board has nothing to do with this, that
those funds are being paid by CO.
operatives. That is specious argu-
ment. Somebody is paying them, either
the Federal Government or they are
getting it out Of the pockets of the
farmers and they are racketeers, Who
ever they get it from. AS matter Of
fact, large part of it is going to come
out of the Federal Treasury"
Evening star., 1932-04-07

armament Council asked, in behalf Of
more than a million Americans who
have signed petitions addressed to the
Geneva Disarmament Conference urging
complete and universal disarmament,
who is officially responsible for today's
ill-advised military demonstrations in
Washington and other cities?"
I'VE read that the demonstrations
commemorate the entrance Of the
United States into the World War"
the councils statement continued. why
should it be considered appropriate to
celebrate as a gala occasion the ami
versary of an event which caused un-
told suffering and for which we are
still paying today in economic disorder,
enormous tax burdens and widespread
restitution?
In the face of these various con-
siderations it would seem to all rea-
soning minds that today's gratuitous
gesture of militarism is an exhibition
Of thoughtlessness that for bad taste
and bad Judgment could scarcely be sur
passed"
Evening star., 1932-04-07
ADVOCATES
PROTEST PARADE
Norris Cites Army of Idle
Disarming Backers Call
1t Bad Judgment.

Two protests were on record today
against the spectacular Army day pa
rade yesterday, which commemorated
Americas entry into the World War Is
years ago.
One was from Senator George w.
Norris, Progressive Republican of Ne
braska, who voted against the declara-
ton of war in 1917; the other from the
Washington Disarmament Council Of
the Women's International League.
Objecting to proposals that the Sem
ate recess to view the parade as it
passed the Capitol at 2 o'clock yester-
day. Senator Norris declared:
"The last thing We ought to do is to
celebrate our entry into the World
War"
He added the celebration should be
forborne "out of respect for a sentiment
in this country that occupies millions
and millions of thinking men T"
Dill Supports Norris.
Senator Clarence c. Dill, Democrat, Of
Washington, who, as a member of the
House also voted against war with Ger
many, supported Norris objection to the
request of Senator Charles L. McNary,
Republican, of Oregon, for recess.
Nevertheless, recess was voted, and a
number of Senators went out on the
east portico of the Capitol to watch the
parade.
Addressing the Senate, Norris shouted
that Ito turn this great day into a cele-
bration of the entry into the war that
brought civilization to the edge of de-
struction is an unheard of thing"
There are two parades today-one in
honor of our entrance into the war
one of 100000 unemployed because we
entered that war"
He then asserted the Army day march
could pass by in a short time, while
1.-The greater parade Of suffering, those
who are unclothed and hungry, can be
watched for a week and it will still
be passing by"
In its protest the WASHINGTON Dis
Evening star., 1932-04-07
100000 WITNESS
. ARMY DAY PARADE
Column 5 Miles Long Is Re.
viewed by President and
Mrs. Hoover.

The peace-time demonstration Of the
Nations present-day war strength on
the ceremonial avenues Of the Capital
yesterday in celebration Of the fifteenth
anniversary OF Americas declaration OF
war on Germany marked the compile
ton of the second peak event" on the
calendar of the Districts George WASH
ington Bicentennial observance.
Sponsors of the Army day affatr-the
local ard national Bicentennial Com
missions and the Military Order OF the
World War-expressed gratification
over the success of the parade OF 5O,00o
marchers down Pennsylvania avenue
from the Capitol, to Constitution
avenue and the Washington Monument
Grounds.
Favored by ideal April weather, ofh-
cials of the Bicentennial Commission
estimated between 100000 and 250,O0
persons turned out to view the long
column of soldiers and sailors repre-
senting the defense forces of today. and
the proud survivors and veterans OF
wars of another day who marched with
them.
ITCSlucht AkCNACnS
President and Mrs. Hoover, reviewing
the impressive procession from special
box on Constitution avenue, remained
to watch all but the last few units that
brought up the rear of the parade. the
Chief Executive standing with head
barred to the warm sunshine nearly
quarter of the time In salute OF passing
colors. The 5-mile-long column re-
ni,fred r1aor1v . hours tn naSS the preS1-
dental box
Representatives Of nearly every
branch of the Army, led by the national
colors and stirred by military bands,
participated in the tribute to Army day,
to the anniversary it marked and to
George Washington, first commander in
chief Of the Continental Army.
The President applauded the service
bands-Army. Navy and Marine Corps
as they passed. chalking up prece-
dent for the joint appearance Of these
musical groups in any other than an
inaugural parade A huge band from
the local high school cadet corps, filling
the entire width of Constitution ave-
nue., also stirred him.
Notables in Stand.
In the Presidents reviewing stand
many of the Nations past and present
military great mingled with members
of the cabinet and others. Admiral
william S. Sims, commander of the
American feet In European waters dur
ing the war, and Mrs Sims, attended as
White House guests. A dinner was given
in their honor last night.
Gen. Macarthur. chief Of staff, and
Secretary Hurley of the War Depart
ment. sat near the President, as did
Attorney General Mitchell, Postmaster
General Brown and Secretary of Labor
Doak.
Mai. Gen. Paul B. Malone, marshal
of the parade; Senator Fess of Ohio.
vice chairman of the United States
Bicentennial Commission; DR.. Cloyd
Heck Marvin and DR.. George G. Haven
ner of the District Bicentennial Com
mission. and Representative Tilson of
Connecticut, all of whom paraded in
advance Of the column, joined the presi-
Dental party as soon as their units had
passed the special reviewing box.