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The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1934-12-21

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CALDWELL-BRoWN
NUPTlALS ANNOUNCED

a snMr. and Mrs. W. NJ. Caldwell
- of Laurens
=, i announce the marriage OF
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a -, . Margaret Vera
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of Chattanooga and
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i,tss on Saturday, December eighth
6lneteen hundred and thirty-four
At home,
Hendersonville, n. c.
Evening star., 1934-03-02
Major Features and
Program Notes

The assassination Of Cesar Augusta
Sandino, Nicaraguan irsurgent leader
and patriot, will be dramatized during
the March of Time program tonight at
$50 over WJSV.
Jack Whiting will introduce a new
song. "A Recipe for Love-" when he
makes his radio debut during the
Marvellous Melodies program on WJSV
at $50. He also will sing spin 4
Little Web Of Dreams" and Might
on the Water"
The overture to Wagner's music
drama, THE Flying Dutchman," will
be played by the Philadelphia Orches-
ira during its concert over WJSV at 8.
A program note by Leopold Stokowski
will be read at the opening Of the
concert.
Jessica Dragonette will sing Here
Am I" from Sweet Adeline" as a
feature Of her program with Rosario
Bourdon's Orchestra on WRC at 8.
The Northern Dramatic Co.. on
VOL at 7:30. will present Cupid
Pitching" base ball story by c. M.
Evening star., 1934-03-02
MARCH Of TIME"
THREE YEARS OLD
Original Radio News Dram
atization Has Been
Widely Acclaimed.

|HE March of Time" original
radio news dramatization,
which has become an Ameri-
i can institution, will enter its
fourth year next week It was
born March 6, 1881. Since then the
program twice has been voted by
American radio editors as the out
standing dramatic offering on the air.
Radio directors generally have credited
1t with creating a new and stirring
type Of presentation.
The March of Time" aptly de-
scribed as making events live" be-
fore the microphone. was no acci-
dent. 1t was introduced to listeners
Of the Columbia Broadcasting System
one year after the originator con-
ceived the idea
Fred Smith. formerly manager of
WLW. Cincinnati, and now chief
dramatist for the news re-enactments.
is credited with the original idea. His
scheme was seconded by Roy Larsen,
vice president of a weekly magazine.
After a years experimentation the
editors of the magazine approached
Columbia in December, 1880, with a
network presentation in mind. Then,
the decision made, Arthur Pryor. in
cooperation with the magazine and
the Columbia production department,
worked out show and March 6,
1881. the March of Time" began
Critics throughout the country
recognized new deal" in radio pro-
grams. The program since has re-
manned Friday feature of the Co.
lunbia network.
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ERNEST HUTCHESON. concert
~ pianist, will return to his former
1890 spot on Columbia for his
fourth season of broadcasting March
II. He will have a 3O-minute con-
cert each week, with the cooperation
Of Howard Barlow's Orchestra.
EDDIE CANTOR sends word up
- from Florida that Lillian Roth.
singing comedienne. will appear
with him on his broadcast Sunday
Previous to his visit to Florida Cantor
had refrained from using guests.
A SPECIAL concert in honor of the
"A Civilian Works Administration
will be given over the Columbia
network Sunday by large symphony
orchestra. The concert will originate
in Los Angeles.
Evening star., 1934-03-02
ROOSEVELT TO BE GUEST

A program Of entertainment ar
ranged and presented by the National
Broadcasting Co. will be featured at
the annual dinner of the White House
Correspondents Association at the
Willard Hotel tomorrow night. John
p. Royal, vice president in charge
Of programs Of the National Broad
casting Co., is planning the enter
tainment.
President Roosevelt is the principal
guest Of honor. Other guests will in
clude members of the cabinet. Sena-
tors, Representatives and other high
Government officials More ti1a7 zoo
Washington CORRESPONDENTS w o.
tend the dinner. George E. Durno,
president of the assocIa..Ua. a..A
Francis M. Stephenson, president
elect of the association, will preside.
Evening star., 1934-03-02
ENDS EXPLORATION

SAN FRANCISCO. March 2 GP.-
Miss Mary e. Davidson returned to
San Francisco Wednesday from Pan.
anna with $50 species of little-known
birds to add to the California Acad-
Evening star., 1934-03-02

and Q camp cook as her only com.
panions for four months.
She believes some Of the species
found are entirely new to scientific
collections.
Evening star., 1934-03-02

eny Of Sciences collection, already
the largest in existence.
Miss Davidson, assistant curator Of
the academy. packed into the noun
tains of Chiriqui Province with horses
Evening star., 1934-03-02

Roach. Charles G. Gilman will have
the leading role, supported by Yvonne
Kushner and Miss Edna D'Orsay.
Evening star., 1934-03-02

uine Community Tudor Plate Spoon
will be given you absolutely free. 1t is
the smart new June Pattern, one of
the loveliest ever designed by the IA
nous Community Silversmiths. 1t
would cost you Use or more if you
bought it. An ironclad guarantee
comes with it. Already it graoes the
tables of some of the wealthiest
Evening star., 1934-03-02
Get Free Spoon TO-DAY

But don't wait. Go now! The supply
of these expensive spoons is strictly
limited. Get your genuine Tudor Plate
spoon from your druggist todv I!
Evening star., 1934-12-09
SIX.POINT PROGRAM
WILL BE PRESENTED
Scenic Drive, Playground, Lights,
Bridge and Sewers Sought by
Group.

In an effort to make this year the
most successful in the history Of his
organization, DR.. E. D. Richardson,
president Of the Congress Heights
Citizens Association. has announced
six points Of major improvements to
be set before his association tomorrow
night.
The Oxon Run interceptor project
Is one Of the most vital items to
be secured, he said. 1t will help five
areas. The extension of surface sew
ers is very urgent at this time, he
declared, since after heavy rain water
collects in the streets for as much
as two days following in some of the
localities. He said there is money
available under last years District
appropriation bill and therefore this
project would not require an appro-
priation from Congress.
Within the next year the associa-
tfon probably will realize success in
its request for a playground at Fourth
street and Nichols avenue southeast,
Richardson stated. This will culrni-
nate flve-year battle for this pro-
gram.
The other improvements sought are
stronger bulbs in street lamps. the
South Capitol street bridge and the
development of the scenic driveway
from Portland and Nichols avenues
southeast along the bluffs overlook
ing the Potomac River to Fort WASH
ington, a distance of about 20 miles
This would correspond to the Mount
Vernon Memorial Highway, only from
the Maryland side and from the over
hanging bluffs of the river.
Evening star., 1934-12-09
"CentraI Avenue"
Is Popular Name
-Four IL, NOrtheas
Citizens May Canras
area OF, AdUocating
Some Changes.

Who wants to live on Central avenue
northeast?
That may be the question asked the
residents of the Central avenues in
the northeast section II the proposal
of william p. Thomas Of the Rhode
Island Avenue Citizens Association
materializes.
Thomas informed the Citizens As
sociation that there are three Central
avenues In northeast. He suggested
that the possible solution to the prob
lem Is to canvass the citizens living
on the avenues to see II they objected
to the remaining Of two.
Not finding an immediate solution
to the question, the matter was re-
ferred to James A. Hall, chairman Of
the Streets and Sidewalks Committee
Of the citizens association.
The Central avenues referred to by
Thomas are located as follows: Brook
land, from Fourth street between
Claiming and Douglas streets; Wood
ridge, from Rhode Island avenue
southeast to Bladensburg road, and in
Benning from Benning road and
Forty-fourth street south to Southern.
Capitol Heights, Md. This one is
partly In the southeast section.
While checking the city directory
ON the locations Of the Central ave-
nues, another one also was found In
the northeast. It runs from Gallaudet
College southwest to Capitol avenue.
Evening star., 1934-12-09
DRIVE FOR MEMBERS
BEGUN IN SOUTHEAST
cold Home Week" in Spring Also
Planned; Committee Chair.
man Appointed.

A membership drive, which will be
continued until February, was inau-
gurated by the Southeast Citizens As
sociation at its last meeting. Mrs.
Alyse Thume, newly appointed chair
man Of the Membership Committee,
was instructed by President William
A. Maio to work In conjunction with
the Executive Committee in an effort
to carry on q successful drive for new
members.
At the same time the following
other standing committee chairmen
were appointed: Streets, Alleys and
Sidewalks, j. D. Swaine; Education,
Mrs. Margaret Otterback, newly elect
ed treasurer; Parks and Public Build
ings, John v. Schmidt; Public Utili-
ties j. c. L. Ritter; Fire and Police,
George c. Click; Navy Yard, J. c.
Lane: Employment. Mrs. o. M. Ken
nelly; Southeast Community Center,
Mrs. B. G. Ladd; Civic, Vernis Absher,
and Entertainment, Col. w. F. Muir
ply.
Col. Murphy was given authority to
60 ahead with plans for an "old home
week." to be held some time next
Spring. Present plans for this event
call for entertainment Of . type that
will bring out historic facts and per-
sonalities Of Southeast Warrington,
Il WaS said. 4
Evening star., 1934-12-09
F0XHALL MAY HEAL
Federation SPLIT
Resolution Now Before Body to
Rejoin Parent Organization
After Six-Year Lapse.

After lapse Of nearly six years,
the Foxhall Village Citizens Associa-
tion may rejoin the Federation Of
Citizens Associations.
Organized in 1927, the group joined
the federation, but after about a
years membership dropped from the
body on the ground items chiefly Of
local interest would receive considera-
tion by the association. Clarence
Miller, the first president, and Lucien
Mercer both delegates to the fedora
ton, said it was a waste Of time"
to attend the federation meetings
since the association had returned
to the status of community club.
r. W. Westwood, past secretary Of
the group, recently introduced two
resolutions at the meetings which
were defeated-one to disorganize the
association and the other to hold one
annual meeting, with special meet
ings to be called when necessary.
Westwood at the last meeting in
troduced q motion to rejoin the fed
Grafton to increase the interest Of
the members. The motion was tabled,
but undoubtedly will come up for ac-
ton Tuesday night. Clarence M.
Charest, the president, said.
"If we 60 on meeting, we must
widen our interest In civic affairs" !"
Westwood stated. He pointed out that
Reservoir road has been widened, bus
service improved, the Rose Lees Hardy
tically all needed local improvements
have been secured. ~
UNLESS the group joins the fed
eration," he said, 1--WE will not have
anything to talk about"
Evening star., 1934-12-09
Arlington and Montgomery
Civic Federations Programs.

TINE civic federations of Arling-
i ton and Montgomery Counties
are perfecting their legislative
programs for presentation at the
respective sessions Of the Virginia
and Maryland Legislatures. Arling-
ton County has just completed its
reorganization for the year by elect
ing its officers. Arthur Orr has
been reelected president.
Montgomery County Federation
has gotten further along with its
program and will consider a COM
prehensive report Of the Executive
and Advisory Committees at its
meeting tomorrow night In the Be-
thesda Elementary School. Among
the items up for action are noted
the payment of taxes in INSTALL
ments; abolish the Liquor Control
Board, transferring its functions to
the Board Of County Commission
ers; to provide the necessary legis-
lation so that q bridge may be con-
structed at Great Falls with Fed
eral funds; to repeal the require
ment of new residents to declare
intentions Of becoming a citizen
Of the State one year before reg
istering, and to provide for the re-
assessment of all real property in
Montgomery County and for peri
odic assessments thereafter. Presi-
dent Robert E. Bondy will preside
at the meeting tomorrow night.
Evening star., 1934-12-09
Fine Teamwork for D. c.
Financial Square Deal.

~IVIC teamwork was never more
" in evidence than in the pres
ent united effort to induce the
Federal Government to assume an
equitable share Of the cost Of oper-
alton and maintenance OF its
Capital. The Commissioners and
subordinates, with the organized
support of the entire community.
are not wavering in putting up q
strong case for the District.
Present interest centers In the
proposed survey to be ordered by
the President to determine, to his
satisfaction, whether or not the
residents of the District pay fair
tax in comparison with other COM
munities. The choice Of the Fed
eral agency to perform this task Is
most important. Civic leaders are
much interested in seeing that the
agency selected be one familiar with
the financial statistics of cities.
Belief is expressed that the in
ouiry directed by the President will
be fair and impartial and not de-
signed to make a showing against
washington, regardless of the facts
developed. Civic organizations are
Just now experiencing a feeling OF
confidence in the outcome, for
they know that every impartial in
ouiry in the past has confirmed
their claims that the District Is not
undertaxed and that the Federal
Government should pay substan-
tial share of the expenses Of its
Capital.
Evening star., 1934-12-09
Paying Taxes Monthly Like
Gas, Electric and Phone Bills.
VXIALTER I. SWANTON, secre-
w tary and former president
Of Columbia Heights Citi-

zens' Association, proposes that tax
bills be payable monthly like other
public service bills are paid. He
believes that such practice would
be a real help to small salaried
people and would reduce the delin-
quent tax list. Mr.. Swanton has
been a delegate to the Federation
of Citizens Associations for a
number Of years and was q men,
ber of the first Citizens Advisory
Council. He Is q close student of
District affairs and has rendered
among other fine services the
preparation Of comprehensive set
up of the statement Of District re-
ceipts and expenditures.
Several years ago Congress au-
thorized the payment of tax bills
quarterly on home property occu-
pied by the owner. This. however,
was restricted to those who made
application to the assessor of the
District of Columbia within a Ger
tain specified time. Those who,
through such application, obtained
this privilege are enthusiastic sup
porters of the idea. It has never
been clear to many just why this
privilege should not be accorded
any other homecoming occupants
who may desire 1t. The entire
problem - expected to be made the
subject Of study In connection with
Mr.. swanton's proposal,
Evening star., 1934-12-09
Association Oldest Inhabitants
Sixty ninth Anniversary.

CELEBRATIONS Of the anniver-
. sary of the founding Of the
Association Of Oldest Inhab-
itants are always made to serve
q practical purpose for the good Of
its beloved District Of Columbia.
The civic theme at the banquet at
the Raleigh on Friday evening was
Financial Equity for the District
OF Columbia" with a lesser refer
ence to its companion Political
Equity for the District of Colum-
bia.''
In keeping with his annual
custom, President Theodore w.
Noyes, in his address, presented a
strong appeal for a square deal
and a new financial deal for the
District. His facts and figures in
support of his argument were an
other valuable contribution to the
fiscal literature of the District Of
Columbia, to which he has been
the most voluminous and thorough
contributor. His handling of the
subject was in a manner possible
only to the trained expert who has
made a life study Of this vital
problem.
The District Commissioners were
there, as were the heads of the
principal civic and trade organiza-
tions. All speakers were profuse
in their commendation Of the
Commissioners for their fine stand
in urging larger Federal financial
participation in District support.
The Commissioners appreciated the
solid backing of the community
and pledged themselves to carry
on to the end.
Evening star., 1934-12-09
NEW STREET CARS
ASKED At ONCE
Columbia Heights Citizens
Attack Transit Co. and De.
mand Better Service.

Charging the Capital Transit Co.
with using antiquated cars, the Colum-
bia Heights Citizens Association
adopted a resolution urging the Public
Utilities Commission to order immedi-
ate purchase by the company of a
maximum number OF modern cars and
compulsory abandonment Of all in
efficient motor vehicles.
The commission was further re-
quested to prohibit the overloading of
cars and to be held liable for such
violations. Improvement of ventilating
conditions and proper heating was
also urged for all cars, as well as the
abolishment Of the practice of permit
ting passengers to stand in bus aisles.
No Bus Line Purchase.
The association also asked that no
acquisition of the Washington Rapid
Transit Co. be permitted at the pro-
posed rate; that during morning and
evening rush hours one-way bus
service be established on Thirteenth
and Sixteenth streets; that express
service be instituted on Eleventh
street through the establishment of
parallel local bus service and that bus
service be substituted for rail service
wherever possible.
Other requests made were that
there be no postponement of needed
bus lines; that determination of
routings and service be made as dexi-
bic as physical conditions and de-
mands of each community may war
rant; that when ordering the aban-
donment of trackage the commission
specifically order the placing of streets
in good condition by the transtc COM
pany, and that no change In trackage
be made at Fourteenth and Fifteenth
streets and New York and Pennsylvania
avenues until such time as a subway
or underpass in Fourteenth street at
Thomas Circle and IN Connecticut
avenue at Dupont Circle Is designed.
Elgen Asks Thought.
The resolution was sent to the
Commissioners, the President, the
house and Senate District Committees,
the commission and the Federation Of
Citizens Associations.
It was introduced by Mrs. Marie
Flynn Maddox, chairman Of the asso-
cations Public Utilities Committee,
and was adopted unanimously.
Riley E. Elgen, chairman Of the
Public Utilities Commission, was pres
ent at the meeting. He offered little
comment on the resolution, urging only
that serious thought be given the
matter Of street railway change sug-
gestions.
Evening star., 1934-12-09
Another Joint Conference
Proposed for Northwest.

MYTH the Southeast Joint
w Conference, and the North
east Conference safely
launched there now looms q new
one in the Northwest suburban
area sponsored by the Forest Hills
Citizens Association. President L.
A. Carruthers has been so much
impressed by the ironing out Of
some of the differences in South
east Washington that he is strong
for it.
In the area west Of Rock Greek
and north Of Massachusetts, ave-
nue. there are six associations hav-
ing many problems in common, the
solution Of which will be materially
advanced through intelligent, in
tensive, teamwork. It is expected
that many benefits will accrue
through such a union of forces.
Notable achievements have result
ed from the joint activities of as
sociations in other parts of the
Northwest section. The Joint Street
Railway Committee of the associa-
tions covering territory abutting
Georgia avenue operated before the
formation of the Federation of
Citizens Associations and pro-
duced a spirit Of cooperation and
tolerance which Is believed to have
been most helpful in the forma-
tion of the federation. This joint
committee was more like the pres
ent conferences than some of the
other joint association activities.
Regular stated meetings were held,
formal delegations represented the
member bodies and real results
were obtained In improving the car
service on the Georgia avenue car
line. It was this body which in
fiuenced the company to abandon
the loop near the base ball park
and run through cars.
The associations Of Takoma,
Manor Park and Chillum Heights
have an understanding regarding
several problems but maintain no
formal alliance.
Evening star., 1934-12-09

their own federation was to have
the privilege Of electing two Of the
eight elective members Of the
council of nine, the ninth being
the president of the Federation Of
Citizens Associations, as the
chairman ex officio.
A delegation from the Civic
Federation sought q conference
with the president of the Citizens
Federation in order to learn all
Of the particulars regarding the
proposed advisory body. A very
satisfactory conference was had,
at the conclusion Of which 1t was
suggested that here was a real
opportunity to select as represen-
tatives two who would be a credit
to the race. The spokesman i'm
mediately replied that those they
would select would be q credit to
any race.
The elections were held and the
Federation of Civic Associations
elected as its members of the coun-
Gil its president, DR.. George H.
AsASAnA AoOAi diio SCOlSC /. ocdSOIl,
president Of the Georgetown Civic
Association. These men did fine
work and were respected and es-
teemed by their colleagues. These
men did some Of the most thorough
committee work rendered by mem
bers Of the council.
indicative Of the sentiment Of
the various sections of the Dis
trict and the District as a whole
the action Of this federation of our
colored citizens has in most in
stances paralleled the actions Of the
other civic bodies.
There has been one striking diff
ference between the Federation Of
Civic Associations and the Fedora
ton Of Citizens Associations and
that is in the tenure of office Of
its presidents. The former body is
now presided over by its second
president. George w. Beasley, who
succeeded first President Richard
son a few years ago. The latter
body has during its life had as
president nine different men. serv-
ing terms Of two. three and four
years.
Evening star., 1934-12-09
BY JESSE C. SUTER.

HANGE Of the spotlight
from one civic problem to
another is a rather inter-
esting study. Reorganiza-
ton of the District gov
ernment, transportation re-routing,
crime prevention campaign, all
night parking, safety on the streets.
legislative program, fiscal relations
and even national representation
all have their turn Of occupying the
center of the stage and the focus
OF the bright light. But when Gen.
Lanham and his army leaves head
quarters at Fort Dupont and de-
scends upon the starting invaders
all else in the line of problems
fades out.
Commissioner HaZen announced
upon becoming Commissioner that
getting rid of the starlings was well
at the top Of his program as Dis
trict Commissioner He even humor-
ously boasted, on one occasion, OF
having gotten rid of all but the two
that had accosted Commissioner
Allen and himself on leaving the
District Building one evening.
There are those in the civic bodies
who are hoping that Mr.. Hazen will
be far more successful with the
other planks Of his platform than
he has with the startling plank.
One wag suggests that, as other
methods have failed, the civic
bodies might try passing some
''hot" resolutions against these an
noying pests.
Evening star., 1934-12-09
MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN
so GOOD HE GETS s25
L. d. Peppler Awarded Christmas
Present for Four Years Of
Campaign Work.

The Columbia Heights Citizens As
sociation unofdcialiy nominated Lewis
D. Peppler IS champion Membership
Committee chairman At its monthly
meeting last week.
In recognition Of his service for the
past four years along this line, the
association unanimously voted q check
present" And, IS one member re-
marked, "a live check that wouldn't
bounce back"
For four years now" . member
stated. "Mr. Peppler has personally
secured no less than 50 new members
for the association each year." He
accepted the present with . smile.