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First A. NJ. Il. Church. Rev

First A. NJ. Il. Church. Rev.
George F. Martin. pastor-The
Presiding elder, Rev. A. W.
Johnson, preached inspiring ser
mons at both services. The NOR
ming message was taken from
John 1:32, THE Witness of a
Christian Soldier" The Seth
Parker donated this church SIS
Easter Sunday. The pastor and
members take this means to
thank the club for their kind
ness. The ACE. League and
Sunday School delegates return
ed from the District Conference
at Ellensburg and report inte-
esting and inspiring sessions.
Three Seattle delegates were re-
warded with offices: Miss Doro-
thea Young was elected District
Supt. of Sunday Schools: Miss
Merry Newton was elected Dis
trict Secretary of Sunday Schools
and Mr.. Walter Mayfield was
elected District Viee-president of
The ACE. Leagues.
Bishop William Decker John
son will arrive in Seattle Wed
nesday. April 16. and preach on
Wednesday evening at s p. m.
The time of the bishops arrival
was not definitely known last
week in time to announce it in
our news. However, large
congregation is expected to
greet him, and special music
will be provided by the choir.
Visitors at the Sunday SER
vices were: Mrs. G.. Robinson,
L. A, Mrs. w. O. King, Tacoma,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mason, Ia
coma. Next Sunday the pastor
will preach both services. Wor-
ship with us.
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Church Notices
MI. Zion Baptist Church.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev.
T NJ. Davis. pastor-"If ye then
bo risen with Christ. seek those
things which are above. was
the text around which the pas
tor delivered his sermon SUNDAY
morning. He stressed the fac
that Christians. Ike sprouts.
will always make their way 10
the light of God. and viii SET
their minds on Heavenly things.
All departments of the Sunday
School were well attended. a
large attendance was also noted
IN the Junior Church. Miss lie
Ola Fletcher conducted the h.
Y.P.U. Miss Jnstitia Davis read
a play to the young people thai
will be presented in the near
future. Next Sunday. Miss Rflla
Bell will lead the meeting which
will be devoted TO the discussion
of the topic. Vacations for
Young People"
The o'clock service was de.
voted 10 the Elks Memorial pro
gram The auditorium was beau
TRULY decorated with a profu-
sion of flowers and in the col
ors of the Order. Imposing In
their respondent uniforms. the
members of Puget Sound Lodge
No. loo and Evergreen Temple
No. t57 made an impressive en-
Try to the strains of Onward
Christian Soldiers. An elabor=
ate program was rendered before
an audience which filled the
church. Rev. George f. Martin
delivering the sermon.
Next Sunday the services will
be in charge of the Missionary
Society. At s o'clock a pageant
World Brotherhood, will be
presented by the young people
of many Baptist churches. All
are invited to attend services
during the day.
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Helena, Mont.
II, HEX

Complaint was filed In a Ins-
tee court eharsing Jesse John.
son with assault In Inc fhira
degree BY NJ. Avn Freeman
Mrs Freeman alleges Johnson
struck her in TIN face with his
list. Johnson. it is said. came
10 Helena last summer with
race horses.
Mrs. Robert L. Lneas nisz
Katherine Henderson and sam
Batehelor motofed 10 Helena on
Sunday from MIssoula and spent
the day visiting old friends.
Eighty years young. so Mrs
Alice Palmer celebrated her
birthday April 21 Her daughz
ter, Mrs. Ray Walker. of Great
Falls, came over 10 assist the
many friends who made the y
easion an enjoyable one fer
Mrs. Palmer.
Helena folk were all agog
last week when rumors floated
hither and thither of wedding
that took place in Anaconda be
tween Lawrence Howard and
Miss Gwendolyn Dorsey. II was
known that Mr.. Howard went TO
Butte and it was thought he
went seeking medical attention.
having been ailing for several
weeks. Miss Dorsey (2) is said
to be in Billings.
A telegram received Wednes-
day morning. April 10, announe-
ed the death of Mrs. Charles
Oliver at 7:45 in Kansas City.
Mo. Mr.. Oliver. accompanied
by his grandson, Enos Johnson.
left Helena for Kansas city on
Thursday morning The funeral
was held on April "a. The Oil
vers came to Helena from Aux
vase, Mo, more than twenty
years ago. Mrs. Oliver was n
member of Wilder Avenue Bap-
fist church, of the Pleasant Hour
Club and was an active partlei
pant in the religious and social
affairs in the city. The large
of friends acquired since
her residence here were expect
ing the change to the lower al
titude would improve her con
dition. and are deeply sorrowed
"a the sudden ending of a use
full life. She is survived by her
husband. several children, and
grandchildren.
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LODGE DIRECTORY

HARMONY LODGE NO. 2, F. 6
A. NJ, Seattle, Wash-meets End
and 4th Monday nights at Mas
onic Hall, 21st and Jefferson st.
]. II. Lee, w. NJ, 316 21st Ave.
Phone East 6141: F. S. Sanders
secretary. 800 18th Avenue n,
phone East 1413. 1-1-33
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COAL & WOOD
Prices Reduced

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IN ton lots; Barnes Wonder
Wash Cooking Coal, 81. Value for
$4.95 per ton; Mill Wood and
Slab, bone dry, $5. Big Load
" Load, $2.75; Wood, all kinds
25c Big Sack.
Let us advise you about you
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our wood and coal the cheapest
and choicest fuel you ever used
Order Today.
BARNES EXPRESS & FUEL
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at Denny Way
Telephone Prospect 1904
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FIGHT To FREE
THE SCOTTSBOR9
BOYS INTENSIFIED
Continued from Page one)

He declared he was thrilled
with the Joy and blessed peace
of mind by fighting for justice
for fourteen million people of
America. 3"
This case is not on trial be
fore the court of Decatur" he
continued. But before the Court
of the World I say before
you now from this platform In
the House OF God. they WILL
not die
The attorney has been work
ing in cooperation with the In
ternational Labor Defense. affil-
lated with the Communist Party.
At the meeting Attorney Leibow-
itz repeated the fact that he was
not receiving any fee. and told
of the great handicap the de
tense had endured for lack of
funds.
Mrs. Jane Patterson, mother
of Haywood Patterson. briefly
addressed the meeting. EXPIRE SIS
ing her thanks and appreciation
for the help rendered to free her
boy. and she expressed conf
denee that Il will get my boy
some day"
Il say to this mother" shout
ed Mr.. Leibowitz. turning to Mrs.
Patterson. and then to I h 2
audience: and to all other mo-
theirs of America that there is
nc greater cause, for Jew or
Gentle, black white,-than to
give this mother back her boy"
Mr.. Leibowitz briefly sketched
the story from the time he was
asked to take the case to date.
Il told that (defense) commit
tee after | had decided to take
the case that if those boys were
innocent heaven and hell cant
put me off that fight" The at
torney said he had been warned
against the Klu Klux Khan, to
which he gave the reply, "You
can't scare this boy from the
sidewalks of New York" He
went on a personal tour of in
yestigation, stopping at Mont
gomery. the capital of Alabama,
where he was shown the beau
tiful marble and limestone court
house. and heard the Southern
ers pridefully boast of the Con-
federacy.
He said he spoke to those
Southern gentlemen" of the fine
court house in New York City.
which bears the inscription he
quoted to them. "The true adj
ministration of Justice is the
Firmest Pillar of Good Govern
ment.' Referring to the Latin
words on the seal of the State
of Alabama, Here We rest"
Mr.. Leibowitz said it should read
Here we rot"
In fifteen minutes after Lei
bowitz had spoken, the audience
raised $1,000 in contributions and
pledges for the Defense fund.
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Great Falls, Mont.

Mr.. John Obie Taylor was
born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1876
and he died April 16, 1893, at
Cut Bank, Montana. His death
was surprise to his many
friends as he was i'll only a
short time. Rev. b. e Edwards
assisted by Rev. Franklyn j.
Ladd of Great Falls conducted
funeral services at the Presby-
terrain church (whte) at Cut
Bank. The choir assisted with
splendid music Pail bearers
were Messrs. Ely Brown, II
Moore. Elnora Simmons, II. d.
Baldwin, Bill Knott, and How
ard Porter. all of Great Falls.
Mr.. Taylor leaves a host of
friends in Cut Bank and Great
Falls to mourn him.
Mr. Taylor enlisted In the army
in 1898. He served in Cuba and
Alaska and was honofably dis
charged at Fort Harrison in 1904
For the past two years he was
employed by Mr. l.. B. O'Neill
Of Cut Bank, Montana. Mr.. e.
S Edwards of Cut Bank was in
charge of funeral arrangements
as he had no relatives present.
Those attending the funeral
from Great Falls were Rev. 3
Il. Edwards. Rev + J. Ladd,
Mr. and Mrs. II. d. Baldwin,
Ms. A. Blakemore. Mr. and Mrs
Foster Whipple. Messrs H. Moore
Ely Brown, William Knott, How
ad Porter. Elmore Summons
Joe Brown, Fred Speafman and
Fred Blakemore Services were
held at Bethel A.M.E. Church
Rev. 5. l. Coleman. pentecostal
evangelist conducted the morning
and evening services. Al go
Sunday afternoon, Rev. L. o.
Rynning fwhitej Pentacostal e.
yangelist conducted services
Mrs Alice Walker was hostess to
the W w. Club last week Ely
Brown has left for Cut Bank
Montana, to reside Mrs. Brown
will join him in a few weeks
Mr. and Mrs Leo La Marrs en-
terlained with a dancing party
at their home for the younger /
get in honor Of Miss Marie vii
liams. who recently arrived from
Chicago Reported i'll are. Mrs
Matte Tiff.
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For Spinal trouble, lumbago,
and rheumatism, see DIR. Andrew
7. King, chiropractor.
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DRED SCOTT CASE
REQUIRED Sc VEN
YEARS To HEAR
Continued from page onel

YET 10 In Hled The ease ortases
viii 90 10 the supreme Court
Now that The National Asso=
cation for the Advancement of
Golored People has joined the
International Labor Defense. ii
IS expected thai millions uf eiti-
zens will rally 10 the support oI
the bnys and thai sufficient
funds VIII be raised 10 carry the
fight on - The lasf ditch Nj
in fifty Neaas ms eolored cit
tents Of The United stlies been
aroused for mass action rs H.
this seatfsharo elst
Evening star., 1933-05-16
ROOSEVELT'S AIDE
DURING WAR DIES
Col. Fred D. KiIgore, Com.
mander of Fourth Marines,
Succumbs at Shanghai.

The Marine Corps officer who served
a. aide to Franklin D. Roosevelt when,
as wartime Assistant Secretary Of the
Navy. Mr.. Roosevelt made an overseas
inspection trip, Is dead. Col. Fred D.
Kilgore, who commanded the 4th Regi-
ment of Marines tn China. died early
yesterday In Shanghai as the result OF
. stroke which occurred few days ago.
Marine Corps headquarters here has
not been advised II Col. Kilgore will
be buried in Arlington National Gene
terry, although interment will be In this
country, officials said. He Is survived
by his widow, Mrs. George Kngore,
who is in Shanghai.
Col. Kilgore commanded the 4th
Regiment only q short time. having
been appointed in January after the
sudden death of the late Col. Richard
S. Hooker on Christmas eve while he
was playing with his young children.
Before sailing for China, in mid
February. Col. Kilgore spent q few days
In Washington.
Considered one Of the outstanding
officers of the Marine Corps, Col. Kill
gore became a colonel only last July.
When President Roosevelt was Assist
ant Secretary Of the Navy, Col. Kllgore
served as his aide from January l to
February IS. 1919. travelling with him
In France, Germany, England and Bel
gium.
A native OF Sag Harbor, N. Y, where
he was born September 8. 1882. Col.
Kilgore was commissioned a second
lieutenant in the Marine Corps Octo-
Der 28, 1908. His long service took
him to various quarters Of the globe
During the World War he was in France
with the Marines, returning to this
country and again going overseas as
adjutant Of the llth Regiment. He
received the Mexican Campaign Medal,
the Victory Medal, the Marine Corps
Expeditionary Medal and the Yangtze
Medal
Temporarily in command as Col Kill
cores successor will be Lieut. Col. E
P. Moses, the regiments executive
ofncer.
Evening star., 1933-05-16
Marriage Licenses.

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.sI5' q sgs.1ds sgstsdns' w.sh %sfh Rev snt
j. .5vfz sztaPlss SSan:@ ss and Lillian Staples. y
Blanche =. Keiner. SO. i217 + st.: Rev
Chalmas Duncan, %. and Thelma B
Jones. II. both Of 1907 9th st.; Rev. George
Bullock.
" Thomas. ls. 1900 virginia ave; Rev. J
4oysSs 5xr' s' aa57 s7ot s0.ym:s % 1et
Rev. Elder L. Michaux.
Willie Cardwell. 80. and Marie Bowman
H. H. Smith. 23. Annapolis. Nd. ane
Gladys F. Loving. 10. Baltimore; Rev. H
J. II zimmerman. 25. Cynthiana, Ky. snt
Mary H. Douglass. 2S, Clarendon, Va; Rev
l. T. Matthews, 81. 45I1 Douglas st. ne.
and Marie z. Davidson. 10, 4503 Douslai
st. ne. Rev: J: @. Dasent.
Julia walker 20. .257 3rd 81. s.w.; Judge
Robert E. Mattingly.
Evening star., 1933-05-16
Two TAxiS AND $40
TAKEN IN HOLD.UPS
Seven Eobberies Reported in
Night-Watch Also Part
of Loot.

Seven hold-ups reported to police
since late yesterday netted the robbers
two taxfcabs, more than SO In cash
and watch valued at $40.
Edward P. Johnston. Neibeth, Pa, a
guest at the Ambassador Hotel, told
how two colored men held him up in
an alley near the hotel about 10 pm,
and took $40 from him.
Two colored men were arrested In
another case, and watch and $40
taken from James Mckay, hacker, of
the 1900 block Of Sixth street, were re-
covered. The hold-up came after
Mckay had been hired to make a drive,
and the arrests were made shortly
afterward by Oficers J. R. Martin and
A. T. Davis, third precinct, who knew
the two men who Tailed with the de-
scription. The arrested pair identified
themselves as Marion johnson, %, OF
the 400 block, Twentieth street, and
BENJAMIN Diggs, %, Of the 2300 block
of G street.
Four of the others reporting hold
ups were hacke1S, James Scott. 900
block Of French street, who lost 81 and
his automobile key; Arthur Clay Kelly
colored, 600 block @ street, robbed OF
IS cents and his cab; Louis Brown
colored, 100 block Thomas street, robbed
of $425 and his cab, and Harry Kassel
l400 block Girard street, who lost So
The seventh victim was James O.
Thayer. 1900 block Randolph street
northeast, who surrendered 81 after
two colored men pointed something
that looked like a pencil" at him and
commanded him to stick 'em up
Evening star., 1933-05-16
1n Mpn1nrtant.

BROCFENBURGH, ELIZABETH. tribute
Gii.sbeth H Se 'Rs BroefenSursh. h who departed
this life four years ago today May TO-
wh miss xs y9q Ias 1ae and ssss.,t wss DAYS
miss you when need q friend,
On, YOU, dear mother, I could always
LOVING DAUGHTER. LorT1E.
o2y Ot MHRt my daSshtel NARY II i'V1R WhIKER
BROWNE BROWNE; ;osa Who died ten years ago today
On the hillside. softly sleeping.
Lies daughter I loved dearly,
In her lonely, silent grave.
I often think of days gone by,
But; s,s oh. how CHANGED 5nS. ,n,.1s it is now
HER toyiNd MOTHER. BETTE W.
BURROWS. CHARLES R. In lov.ns mem
CHARLES R. BURROWS. Who passed
afs ysa sD Wfrn sods IAN May s32
HANDY: WILLIAM H: In sad but loving
bfosheF & faF HANDY '1a Who
Hp.y Hparted 1s this issa afe three years ago today
Ills LOVING MOTHER. ISABELLA SUI
hIX5H; hNb sRdTsEEs sTsEER" yoAA aARdARE1' AND
HUNTER. JAMES "; In loving rsmsm-
JAMES w. dUNIEh, VINO departed Ills
life May 16. 1918.
Till memory fades and life departs.
You will live forever in our hearts.
Time takes away the edge OF grief:
Sweet memory turns back every leaf.
WIFE AND DAUGHTER.
JOHNSON, JOHN W. In memory of our
devoted husband and father, JOHN W.
JOHNSON who departed this life one
year ago today. May 16. 1882.
Absence can never close the door Of our
HIS DEVOTED WIFE, ROBERTA JOHN
SON. AND CHILDREN.
WILLIAMS. GEORGIANA. A tribute Of love
to the memory Of our dear mother,
years ago today May 1B. 1926.
HER DEVOTED CHILDREN.
WILLIAMS. GEORGE A. In loving re-
membrance OF my dear mother, GEORGE
A. WILLIAMS. who died seven years ago
today. May 16. 1926.
Mother. dear, it's lonely here without you.
HER DEVOTED SON MOSBY.
WILSON, GEORGE r. In sad and loving
brother. GEORGE F. wilson who de-
parted this life two years ago today,
May Is. 1881.
Two sad and lonely years have passed
Since from this earth you went away.
Each day We think Of you
And miss your smile SO gay.
Evening star., 1933-05-16
HEAD OF POLICE AUTO
SHOP SUCCUMBS
Sergt. Thomas L. Mcnamara Dies
Early Today From Heart
Attack.

Sergt. Thomas L. McNamara, in
charge Of the Police Departments auto
mobile shop and machine equipment,
died early today at his home. 44o2 New
Hampshire avenue. as q result Of q
heart attack.
Sergt. McNamara was born here In
April, 1875, and before entering the
police department in 1911 he was in
the plumbing and contracting business.
He was appointed to the force as Q
crossing policeman and became q
sergeant In 1923. Only two weeks ago,
with other members Of the force more
than IS years old, he took and passed
q department physical examination.
Besides his widow, Mrs. Alice Eliza
beth McNamara, he Is survived by q
daughter. Mrs Elizabeth J. Betz. and q
son, Walter z. Mcnamara.
Funeral arrangements have not been
completed.
Evening star., 1933-05-16
Bratha.

LARIMER. EDNA O. On Sunday. May "A,
S Disssd f1o. .hs .'s H. y ohsm
bers Co. funeral home, 14oe Chaplin st.
Oh and s.nS. M, n.sa I'd Hes st
Oak Hill Cemetery.
LEADBEATE1. EDwARD sTABLER. On
hf%s s1s ssEs sSSi En- is1bssa4as As.sRs "a "a
W.sne,Gs9 Vs.aI asE% Ga,;' n., 9nu1sh on
psD.5es III Ne te
Knisht; wife. three sisters two brothers
seSsys Ss semRSa funer.I home. ast n j. as. a and
terment Seminar, Hi cemetery. Aiexsn-
MCNAMARA. THOMAS L On Tuesday. May
IA 1SSs a. Ave- MS Ts'dsRes 4aoMAs So T.
ll9ved husband Of Alice Elizabe.h Nc
MILLER. 5ogIsE NJ On Menssy,, "a Nay Is,
vel Miiier. Funeral from her late resi-
nse Sss u. s'Se $50 n Dm. ia iniermena Glen:
wood Cemetery.
MIILEa u. r MRS MRS douIsE sDeei; 9est
hereby called ior "Wednesday. May II,
1893. at $50 m. in Chapter Room No:
ave. NV. for the purpose Of conducting
Eastern Star burial services for our late
sister. LOUISE NJ, MILLER
STELLA NJ. ARSENEAU, Worthy Matron.
MILDRED M. HICKS, Secretary
PALMER. BLANCHE C. On Monday. May
Is. 1898. at her home. 354O Newark st:
n: ... G. 5s0Ss Msr, dsgSR;f R.m.p %
on Wedn.sday. May II, at $50 pm. In
terment private.
1893. 4. 'SnN Ss r.sid.1ee W @ eiS' s4s st Ma' w.
JOHN W. TERRETT. formerly Of Semi
nary. Va. aged II years Funeral A from
Eel.tiv:. 0s and nnis frIsaas INVITED 3 1nt.fmsns
Ny Ne Il lgss g her rssaSs29s 0skiana
Thompson. @ She IS survived By two dsugh:
ters. Mrs. Estelle v. Fowler. Mrs. Gladys
6; Walters. and three sons. Charles D. jr..
% brothsr EDWARD s 1n + Hayes 1S FSnerai al serv- G
ices will be held Wednesday May y. q;
chuFeR t.f%en. ns chufeh cemetes t1SePs
Relatives and friends invited. 16
vOLLAND. ELEANOR A. On Sunday. May
yoSD e at b.shes Ashe c. y aLchNGR cssT.s
and the late Elizabeth Volland Funeral
from the residence Of her uncle. William
C. Zimmerman. 1904 Arkansas ave. NV,
Wednesday May II. at . pm. Relatives
and friends invited to attend. Interment
at Prospect Hill Cemetery. 16
WALSH. CATHERINE AGATHA: On Sun
day. May IA. 1888. at Garfield Hospital.
CATHERINE AGATHA WALSH. beloved
daughter Of Nora Warnecke ,nee Boyle
and the late John J. Walsh. Funeral from
her late residence. 1924 N st. nv. on
to St Stephens Church. where mass will
be offered at o am. for the repose OF
her soul. Relatives and friends are in
vited. Interment at Mount Olivet Gene
tery.
WILLIS. WILLIAM H. On Monday, May IS.
1888, at $50 am, at 1925 Que st. NV:
WILLIAM H. WILLIS. beloved husband OF
Jennie z. Willis. deyoted father Of Coulter
Pritchett Willis, He Is also survived by
q sister, Mrs. Ida Willis Wood, brother.
Robert willis; seven grandchildren and
many other relatives and friends. Re-
mains resting at the John T. Rhines fu-
neral chapel. 3rd and Eye sts. s.w.. until
Wednesday, May IT; then at his late resi-
dence. 435 North West St, Aexandria.
Va. Funeral Thursday, May Is. at 80
pm. from Ebenezer Baptist Church. Alex
andria. Va. Relatives and friends invited.
1nterment Bethel Cemetery. II
Evening star., 1933-05-16
MAN HELD IN INJURY
TO ANOTHER RELEASED
Hyattsville Police Fail to Connect
Taxi Driver With Accident to
Ira B. Major.
BY stafY Correspondent of The Star.

BY Stan Correspondent Of The Star.
HYATTSVILLE, Md, May 16.-Ben-
jamin Meyer, 33-year-old taxicab driver
Of Washington, held here since last Fri
day In connection with the police in
vestigation Of the injuries received by
Ira B. Major. 80, 222 Seventeenth place
northeast, was released yesterday. Po-
liceman Arthur Brown said he was un-
able to discover that Meyer was in any
way responsible for Majors injuries.
The prisoner claimed the two were
walking along Rhode Island avenue
when a hit-and-run motorist struck
Major The injured man is still in a
semi-conscious condition, it was said at
Sibley Hospital.
Evening star., 1933-05-16
Births Reported.

Irving c and Cora Solomon, boy.
Charles 8. and Virginia Kimball. jr., boy.
Cecil A. and Grace z. DufYey. boy.
Hauehton W. and Maurine Baxley, boy.
Aloysius p and Edna NJ. Burns, boy.
Philip and Retta Reed. boy.
Jacob L. and Pauline Hicks. boy.
Matthew J. and Olive v. Keppinger. boy.
Lawrence r. and Anna Willamette. girl.
Samuel L. and Sallie D. Lindamood. girl.
James E. and Hilda H. Diver, girl.
Leroy J. and Agnes e. Marshall. boy.
Charles o. and Lula D. Clark, boy.
Ernest and Minnie E. Reeder. girl.
Evening star., 1933-05-16

ally improved on buying in behalf Of
the continent and, with only fraction
al recession, the rate finished at $3.93A.
The belief was prevalent in some
quarters that there Is an understanding
between the various treasures to pre-
vent wide fluctuations in currency.
There is no evidence Of operations for
exchange control here, which are kept
q profound secret. but 1t has been noted
that fluctuations have been on a narrow
scale since the House Of Commons au-
thorized the recent increase In the Brit
ish governments equalization account.
The franc finished . shade harder to-
day at 85.71 francs to the pound and
the mark closed better at 14.67 marks
to the pound after touching l4.7o1s.
Evening star., 1933-05-16
TEACHERS TO Meet

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WOODLAND, Va. May 16.-Mrs
Elsie Davis, supervisor of elementary
education in Fairfax County, has ar
ranged teachers meetings to be helo
at the following centers: Herndon
Fairfax and Woodlawn.
On Thursday afternoon at o'clock
Mrs. Davis will meet at Woodlawn the
teachers from the following schools
Groveton, Woodlawn, Snowden. Fort
Humphreys, Potters Hill, Colchester
Lorton and Lebanon.
Evening star., 1933-05-16
THE WEATHER

District of Columbia-Fair tonight
and tomorrow; little change In tenn
perature; gentle northwest and west
winds, becoming variable tomorrow.
Maryland-Generally fair tonight
and tomorrow; cooler In extreme west
portion tonight.
Enthusiastically fair tonight and
tomorrow; somewhat cooler in west
and south portions tonight.
West Virginia-Generally fair tonight
and tomorrow; cooler tonight, slightly
warmer.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers
very muddy this morning.