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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-03-17
''TO0 Old" For Some Jobs
at Is

A study recently made by the Brit
ish ministry of labor seems to show
that there is only one-half as much
unemployment among would-be work.
ers Is years old as there is among
those of II and apparently still less
involuntary unemployment among
boys and girls trying to hold jobs at
Is. Among the youngsters register
ed at the state employment offices 81
per cent of the boys and per cent
of the girls who had lost jobs within
three months before or after their
sixteenth birthday had been let out
because they were "too old"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-03-17
EX-SERVICEMEN'S
CLUB DRIVE

At a meeting of national officers
of the Ex-Servicemen's Club, plans
were made for a drive to organize
ex-service men throughout the coun-
try. The club is non-partisan and its
membership includes veterans of all
wars.
Hamilton has been definitely decid-
ed upon as national headquarters
National officers are Oscar Lesser
Hamilton, president; Charles Brown
Middletown, first vice president;
Robert Braun, Hamilton, second vice
president; Harry Slarb, Hamilton
third vice president; Earl Stout
Hamilton, secretary; Orman Elam
Middletown, assistant secretary;
Walter Betscher, Hamilton, treas
urer; Glen Huntzinger, Oxford, SER
geant- alarms; Thurman Slifer, Ham
ilton, offcer-o f-the-day; William
Shawhan and Russell Sunderland
Hamilton, and Frank Byrn and Hi
ram Funnel, Middletown, executive
board.
Nicely equipped clubrooms on the
third floor at Third and High streets
will be the headquarters of the club
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-03-17

printing Of aliens arriving in the
United States for permanent resis
dence. The rule does not apply to
aliens entering this country as vis-
itors. The order is said to be un-
precedented in the history of immi-
grafton to the United States.
1t was said at the department Of
labor that the new order was issued
to protect aliens and give the Bu-
reau of immigration a more efficient
means of identifying them. 1t was
said the ruling will help in prevent
ing fraudulent naturalization.
The order takes effect May /, 1888,
There is considerable speculation here
as to whether it may not be rescind-
ed under the new secretary of labor,
Frances Perkins.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-03-17
new GOODS FOR
DUNLAP STORE

Meyer Schaengold, proprietor of the
Dunlap Clothing Company. 18 South
Third street, just returned from the
mems clothing and haberdashery mar
ket in New York city, reports mems
styles this year are snappier than
ever. Mr.. Schaengold, while in New
York, made extensive purchases OF
new spring merchandise which will
enable the Dunlap store to offer
exceptional values in all mems wear
Arrangements had been made to
ship these goods Immediately, so that
the spring showing in the Dunlap
store is now ready for inspection.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-03-17
FAIR BOARD MEETS

The Butler County Agricultural
Society met in regular session last
Saturday afternoon at the court
house. The members discussed plants
for the coming 1888 fair. The board
will economic as much as possible
but will do all in their power to make
the coming fair a success.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-03-17
SAENCERBUND TO
GIVE DANCE

The Hamilton Saengerbund an
nounces cancellation of it's proposed
concert. Instead, dance will be given
on March 20 to which the bund cor
daily invites everyone to attend.
Announcement of the date for the
next concert will be made shortly.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-03-17

whom Robinson was tried, said: "The
verdict is just. 1t is solemn warn
ing that should be burned into the
consciences of all banking officers
of all grades that betrayal of their
high trust in the handling of the peo-
pies money will bring swift and
sure reckoning"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-03-17
SCHUSTER GRANTED
LEAVE OF ABSENCE

Harry H. Schuster, Hamilton's di-
rector of finance, Monday was
granted 30-day leave of absence
by City Manager Russell P. Price.
Mr.. Schuster has been i'll for several
weeks, and physicians ordered a COM
plete rest from the weighty duties
of his office.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-03-17
Philadelphia Banker
Convicted of $4,000
EmbeZZlement

Philadelphia, Pa.-Alexander D..
Robinson, former vice president and
treasuer Of the closed Northwestern
Trust Co., was convicted of embez-
Element and misapplicaiton of $780,
900 of the banks funds.
Judge James J. Gordon, before
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-03-17

The first prohibition poll was taken
IL years ago, and at that time re-
fiected the sentiment of the country
as predominantly wet, according to
the article. The second was taken in
1880 and showed great drift toward
repeal or modification.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-03-17

To know what you like is the be-
ginning of wisdom and of old age
Stevenson.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-03-17
TO FINCERPRINT
ALIEN ARRIVALS

Washington, D. C. (ILNS)-The
Bureau of immigration, United States
Department of Labor, on March is
sued an order requiring the finger
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1933-03-17

Ceremony and seclusion are the
refuge of the weak.
Evening star., 1933-05-28

Reviving old German custom. Dueling
among German students has come into its
again under the Hitler regime honorable
means of settling personal differences. The duel
lists protected against any but superficial
wounds, and here we the physician examining
such wound one of the combatants.
Wide World Photos.
Evening star., 1933-05-28

Today as centuries ago. How
little the changing world touches
the lives of these natives of the
city of Rissani, Morocco, is seen
in this gathering at the market
place, where blue-robed women of
the Sahara sell basketry. jewelry
and other trinkets as their ances-
tors did a thousand years ago.
G Associated Press Photo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-11-19
COMMUNITY PLAYERS
TO ATTEND RECEPTION
Group Will See Repertory The
ater's Presentation of Alice
Tomorrow.

WaShington'S Community Players who
recently presented Lewis CAROLS Alice
in Wonderland" under the direction Of
the Community Center Department, will
attend the opening performance of Miss
Eva La Gallienne's Alice in Wonder
land" by the New York Civic Repertory
Company tomorrow night at the Ma
tionaI Theater and will likewise attend
the reception to Miss LIE Ga1lienIie Mon
day afternoon at the National Womans
Party headquarters. when the honor
guest of the occasion will speak on the
aims and achievements OF her company.
In the theater party will be Mrs
Elizabeth K. Peoples Mrs. Maud Howell
Smith, Mrs. Amaze Yago McGuffey, Miss
Anne Ives. Miss Bess Davis Schreiner,
Miss Caroline Mckinley, Mr.. and Mrs
Gerald P. Flood, Miss Mabel Van Dyke,
Kent Dyer, Forney Reese, Robert Wal
ton, Marvin Beers, Wilbur Belts, w. A.
Whitney. Carl Carlson, John Sikken,
and others who participated in the re-
cent Washington production.
Plans are under consideration by the
Community Center Department for the
presentation of a Christmas spectacle,
Just preceding the holiday season. with
members of the Alice" group in lead
ing roles. This presentation, if present
tentative plans carry forward, viii be
staged in both Central Community Cen
ter and East Washington Community
Center. The directors are considering
the world-famOus Christmas Carol by
Charles Dickens for this Yuletide offer
ing TO the community at large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-11-19
MR.. AND MRS. w. T. SPARKS
HAVE GOLDEN WEDDING
50th Anniversary Observed by
Capital Couple-Were Mar
ried in Ohio.

Mr. and Mrs. William Turner Sparks
celebrated the fiftieth anniversary Of
their wedding Tuesday. November IA, in
the home Of their sOn-in-law and
daughter, Mr., and Mrs. Rainard Ben
ton Robbins al 5000 Moorland lane. In
Edgemoor. Md They were married in
formerly been Miss Ida Swinehart of
Adelphi, Ohio Mr.. Sparks was for
merly of Sharpsville Indiana, and their
children are in addition to Mrs Rob-
bins. Capt. Verne Sparks of Chicago,
and their grandchildren include Miss
Sarah Louise Robbins and Miss Rosabel
Robbins, daughters of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robbins of Edgemoor.
Mr. ami Mrs Robbins gave a recep-
ton for Mr.. and Mrs. Sparks Tuesday
afternoon from to o'clock-their
house being decorated with ferns, yellow
roses and chrysanthemums and yellow
lighted candles. Assisting Mrs Robbins
were her daughters, the Misses Robbins.
Miss Lois Kuhn. and Miss Betty Al
thaus. and assisting at the tea table
were Mrs. Terence Cunneen, Mrs. J.
Ingram Medley, Mrs. Ralph Gum
Sucher, Mrs. A Sol Wolloch, and Mrs.
Myrtle Ferguson, and Mrs. j. Willis
Blue Of Columbus, Ohio, nieces of Mrs
Sparks
Among the guests from out of town
were Capt. and Mrs. Sparks of Chicago.
son and daughter in-law of the honor
guests; Mr.. and Mrs. J. Willis Blue
OF Columbus, Ohio; DR.. and Mrs Earl
Wilde Swinehart Of Baltimore, and Mrs.
j. M Myers of Columbus. Ohio, and Mr..
Robert Swinehart Of Adelphi Ohio
brother and sister Of Mrs Sparks who
were present at the wedding so years
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-11-19
$500, 900 Bottles of Champagne
Offered u. S. Army in France
And Cen. Persting Vas Forced to Reject
Gift, RdinbOw Veterans Are Told by
Col. Clark at Dinner Here.

At least 1900, 900 bottles of cham
payne, one for every officer and en-
listed man In the A. E. F. at that time,
as a gift from the French Army with
best wishes to the Americans for
grand and glorious Fourth Of July, 1918!
Such a princely offer was transmitted
to Gen. Pershing by Marshal Petain
in behalf of his command, the Poilus
in the trenches whose enthusiasm had
been aroused by the way the Ameri-
cans came through at Cantigny in May
and Chateau Thierry in June
How Gen. Pershing received the offer
and was Obliged 10 decline with regrets
because It might be misconstrued in
the United States was described last
night to Washington veterans of the
Rainbow Division by Col. Paul H
Clark u S A., retired.
Letter Most Amusing.
Col. Clark, addressing about so vet
Grams at their monthly dinner meeting
in the Cairo Hotel, said the letter con-
tanning this offer was the most anus
ing of some 300 communications which
he dispatched to Gen. Pershing while
serving as the latter'S representative at
general headquarters Of the French
Army in the field.
The folks back home" Col Clark
said, wouldn't have understood had
Gen. Pershing accepted the champagne,
with prohibition sweeping the
country"
For 18 months, Col Clark pictured to
Gen. Pershing in secret dispatches the
unofficial as well as official state of af-
fairs at French headquarters The
French insisted that he write his COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-11-19

munications himself in the interest Of
military secrecy and dispatch them un-
der heavy guard.
From the point of view at French
general headquarters, Col. Clark con-
veyed to his superior the skepticism Of
the French during the early days Of
American participation, and their grow
ing enthusiasm as the Americans began
to prove themselves in battle.
Recalls French Pressure.
the constant pressure exerted by the
French upon Gen. PtTShilg in an effort
to incorporate the American troops in
the French Army The speaker de
scribed how Gen Pershing just before
Slve in March, came to Marshal Petains
headquarters and offered him all the
American troops in France.
Col. Clark said this explained why the
French had command of the A. E. F.
from March until Gen. Pershing finally
succeeded in organizing an American
Army in August and September.
Col. Clark, who retired from the
Regular Army 10 years ago, is in Wash
1ngton compiling his communications
for eventual publication. he said last
night. He explained he wrote some
$4,000 words on all phases of the situa-
ton at French headquarters in pencil,
making carbon copies which are stiI in
his possession.
Oscar A. Jackson, president of the
local Rainbow Division chapter. pre-
sided at the dinner An entertainment
program was put on by Mrs. Lou Lang
Iotz OF the Langlotz dance studios.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-11-19
PLAN DINNER PARTIES
FOR OPERA CLUB GUESTS
Music Lovers Show Unusual In
terest in Premiere Tomor-
row Evening.

Music lovers of Washington society
are evinclng a most unusual interest IN
the forthcoming premiere of the Wash
ington Opera Club tomorrow and Tues
day evening of Thanksgiving week, at
Roosevelt Auditorium, when the ever
popular operetta. The Chimes of NCr-
mandy" will be sung by the club COM
prising more than go singers of the
Capital City, under the direction Of
Mrs Flora McGill Keefer, assisted by J.
Humbird Duffey, Dore Walton, and Les
ter Shafer, the latter being in charge of
creating a series Of charming dance
numbers of Old Normandy for the three
acts of this melodious musical work.
To mention just few Of the prCml-
nent women in society who VII attend
the performances-many OF whom Will
entertain at dinner prior to the opera,
and many of whom will include supper
parties In their invitation are Mrs
Charles L. McNary Mrs. j. R. McCarl'
Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor. Mrs. Eugene
Never. Mrs Adolph Casper Miller, Mrs.
Beale r. Howard. Mrs. Henry A. Will
lard, Mrs. Whitman Cross, Mrs; J.
THOMPSON Wales, Mrs. Tracy Lay, Mrs.
Charles Alger. Mrs William Laird Dun
lap. If. Mrs. Elonzo Tyner. Mrs. c.
Augustus Simpson.
A group OF debutantes Will serve as
ushers and reception committee for the
opera club on both evenings, the group
being headed by Miss Dorothy Tirrell,
assisted by Senorita Chita Arguello,
Miss Mildred English, Miss Peggie
English, Miss Patsy Benton Miss Nancy
Lesh, Miss Mary Dwight, Miss Frances
Simpson. Miss Beth Thompson, Miss
Katharine Plerson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-11-19
THANKSGIVING BASKETS
FOR NEEDY ARE SOUGHT
Central Union Mission Calls for
Help in Supplying 428 Of
Poorest Families.

Swamped with pleas for baskets of
Thanksgiving dinner, Supt. John S.
Bennett Of the Central Union Mission
last night appealed to the public for
contributions to aid Washington poor
at Thanksgiving.
In order to save expenses Of con-
Quoting our own Investigations this sea-
SON" he said the mission obtained
from the local emergency relief office
the names of 426 Of the poorest families
on the relief rolls For these families
we are preparing baskets containing
dinners for five persons, which means
we are trying to feed 2,140 persons on
Thanksgiving day in addition to the
regular dinner served at the mission for
men"
Since receiving this list Of relief cases
however, the mission has received over
300 additional requests for blankets
many from families 1t has cared for in
recent years We don't want to refuse
any family" Supt Bennett explained.
but unless additional contributions are
forthcoming many Of these needy peo-
pie will have to do without"
With the arrival Of cold weather the
nightly lineup of transient men and
boys has increased heavily During the
first few cold nights last week the mis-
sion was feeding and lodging an aver
age of 400 each night, causing an ad-
Gitional drain on its funds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-11-19
GARMENTS TO BE GIVEN
BY NEEDLEWORK GUILD

The District of Columbia Branch,
Needlework Guild of America. will
make its annual distribution Of gar
ments to Washington's needy on We'd
nesday. A display will be held at Jel-
leff's Little Theater the day before.
Membership in the guild. national
organization. IS dependent upon contri-
button of at least two garments year
through charitable organizations to the
needy. Last year 5000 garments were
distributed through such groups and
1000 direct to individuals.
Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes, wife OF
the Chief Justice of the United States
will be present at Wednesdays meet
'ng. She has contributed 200 garments
this year.
Officers of the local guild are: Mrs
Boyd Taylor, president; Mrs. George
Ruffin. Mrs Thomas Dunlop. Mrs
Acheson Hasson. Mrs. John A. Kratz
and Mrs Roy Porterfield.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-11-19
COL. BROWN NAMED
TO NEW ARMY POST
Maj. Gen. Winship'S Retire
ment Brings Appointment
to Skilled Diplomat.

The appointment Of Col Arthur w.
Brown as judge advocate general Of the
Army, with rank of major general, an
nounced yesterday at the White House.
created a favorable impression in War
Department circles. He will succeed
Maj. Gen. Blanton Winship, who re-
tires for age on November 30
Col Brown is one of the most skill
full diplomats and legal experts in the
Army, and at the present time is on
special detached service with the
League of Nations Commission for the
administering of the Territory of Le-
ticia. His appointment as head of the
legal department at the age of 80
means that he can retire at the end Of
his four-year tour. thus eliminating a
service which has been characterized as
distinguished as it has been useful to
the Government.
During the World War, Col Brown
served as judge advocate general with
the lSt Army in France and was pro-
NOTED to lieutenant colonel.
His outstanding service since has
been connected with various diplomatic
and governmental commissions. In
1928 he served with the commission
ot4BCA N4oAliB NIAC ANlId4 udIi pi CSlANlllAd1
elections and from 1923 to 1927, while
serving in the judge advocate generals
office, he was detailed with the impor-
tant Tacna- AFRICA Commission in 1925.
Two tours of duty in the office of the
judge advocate general. the last time
from 1929 to 1882 as executive officer.
have given Col. Brown broad expert
ence for his new tasks. He has also
held the position Of judge advocate at
Chicago, San Antonio, Vera Cruz
Mexico; Panama Canal Department
and at Boston, from which post he en-
tered the service Of the League of
Nations
He is a native of Davenport. Iowa,
and obtained his law degree from
Cornell University in 1897. At the out
break Of the Spanish-American War he
served as a private and non commits
stoned officer In 1899 he received his
commission in the Regular Army, serv-
inp for many Vparc in tbe Ty1fantrv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-11-19
BANQUET WILL OPEN
BAPTIST CONVENTION
Student Union to Begin Three-Day
Meeting at First Church
Friday Night

Church next Friday at 1880 pm will
open the three-day State convention Of
the Baptist Student Union. The ban
quet is being arranged by the District
Women's Missionary Association.
Miss Sibyl Ere me CT Nashville, Tenn.
and Richard Hailand of Philadelphia
viii be the principal speakers at the
banquet. Mrs. Dewey Moore, college
counselor Of the missionary association,
viii be toastmistress.,
e ection CT officers and other bust
ness will feature the Saturday and
Sunday sessions OF the convention.
The present officers are Mrs Char
lotte Speiden, president; Howard Recs,
trst vice president; Ernest Haines. sec
ond vice president, and Frances Car
den, secretary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-11-19
IMPROVED HIGHWAY
FORMALLY OPENED
Fredericksburg DediCateS g.
Lane Road to D. c. at
Elaborate Ceremony.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

SpeClhl OlbpdtCN 70 Inc star
FREDERICKSBURG, Va, November
1s.-Virginia's latest contribution to
highway safety, the widened and re-
constructed Jefferson Davis Boulevard,
connecting the Nations Capital with
Richmond and the South, was formally
dedicated here this afternoon by the
Commonwealth'S retiring Governor,
John Garland Pollard
With snip Of pair of green en-
ameled scissors, Gov. Pollard cut a
paper-tape barricade across the high
way on the outskirts of Fredericksburg,
opening the improved road to COM
merce, communication and safe travel
Descendants of the eight Presidents
that Virginia gave to the Nation were
among the guests at the celebration
which was arranged and conducted
under auspices of the Fredericksburg
Chamber of Commerce.
The reconstructed highway, 80 feet
wide, with a three-track lane, consti-
tutes the most important link in the
State highway system. Known officially
as United States Route No. l, the road
not only was widened, but all dangerous
curves were eliminated, and in some
sections an entirely new route was con-
Structed, shortening the distance be-
tween Fredericksburg and Washington
The dedicatory speech was made by
Rev. r. ". Lancaster, pastor of the
Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church,
who sketched the historic development
OF the boulevard from an Indian trail
to its present modern condition.
Melvin G. Hazen, president of the
Board OF Commissioners of the District
OF Columbia, represented Washington
at the ceremonies, and took advantage
OF the occasion to emphasize that the
100000 residents of Washington are
denied the right of franchise.
Other speakers included Gov. Ben
jamin B. Moeur of Arizona, Mayor
Robert j. Payne Of Fredericksburg and
President Hopkins of the Fredericks-
burg Chamber of Commerce. Rev.
Forest J. Prettyman, former chaplain
Of the Senate, pronounced the in
vocation.
The descendants of the eight Virginia
Presidents who were the honor guests
at the ceremonies and spoke briefly
were:
Mrs Eleanor Washington Howard of
Washington, D. c., great-great- grand
niece of George Washington; Brig. Gen
Jefferson R. Kean, also of Washington.
great-great- grandson of Thomas Jeffer-
son; James Madison Cuts of Chevy
Chase, Nd, great grandmother of
James Monroe; Miss Maud c. Gouver-
neur of Washington. great grand
daughter of James Monroe; Mrs. Archi-
bald McCrea of Williamsburg, Va.
great granddaughter of William Henry
Harrison; DR.. Lyon G. Tyler of Hold
croft, Va, son of John Tyler; Admiral
Hugh Rodman of Washington, great
great-grandson of Zachary Taylor, and
Mrs. woodrow Wilson, widow of the
War President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-11-19
BOYS LEG FRACTURED
IN FALL DOWN CLIFF
Clarendon Member of Nature Party
Treated at Georgetown q.
Hospital.

Arthur E. Rice. 13-year-old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N. Rice Of Clarendon,
Va, suffered a broken leg and other
injuries yesterday afternoon when he
fell down a cliff at Old Stone Quarry
on the Virginia side of the Potomac
River, while on nature-study hike
with a science group.
He was treated at Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital, where it was said he
had received numerous cuts and bruises
in addition to the fractured leg, but
that he would recover.