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, 1934-11-18
Ride, Supper
By freight
Is Enjoyable

Mrs. Travis Jennings and Mr..
Charley Burton made arrangements
for the Tuesday ride Of the Browns
vile Riding club this week. Mem
bers OF the party chose a road
northeast OF Brownsville. and after
a pleasant ride. gathered at a des-
ignated spot where "a lunch put I'D
by the ladies OF the Central Chris
tian church was served picnic
style. Songs and stories were en-
joyed around a campfire.
The e~questrians on this occasion
included Mrs. Judd Early. Mr.. Harl
Thomas. Mr.. Clarence Ragan. Miss
Elizabeth Ruff, Miss Salome Nc
Allen, MIR. and Mrs. r. ID. SundelI,
Mrs. Helen Johnson, Mr.. G.. w.
johnson. Mr.. and Mrs. Ted Pelikan,
OF San Benito. Mr.. and Mrs. Char
ley Burton. Mr.. and Mrs. Travis
jennings Miss Babe Breeder, DR..
and Mrs. Ralph EiSaman, Mr.. John
Mettus Of Mexico City. Mr.. u.
Monet. Mr.. and Mrs. Bill McDon-
aid, and Miss Madge Singer.
Members are requested to COM
municate with Miss Salome Meal
len for reservations for next Tues
days ride.
, 1934-11-18
Sc L-CuAure
Has Topic On
CITIZENSHIP

Mrs. Homer Fitch was hostess
to the Self Culture club Wednes-
day afternoon, the subject OF the
afternoon being Citizenship"
Mrs. Marvin Hall had charge OF
the program and gave a most
capable address on the subject at
hand. she began by defining CT
tizenship. and from there made q
most clear review OF the natural
ization and immigration laws OF
the United States. tracing their
history since the firm immigna-
ton statute. She detailed the res
possibilities entailed by citizen
ship. in regard 70 government.
the laws Of the nation, society In
general and the children Of Amer
lea in particular. She outlined the
effects OF good and bad citizen
ship on the government. law and
society, particularly stressing the
effect on children. Members and
guests Of the club greatly ap-
preciated the clarity and concise
ness OF the review.
Guests OF the club included Miss
Katie Mays and Mrs. z. E. Tay-
Tor. Members present were Mes
danes Emil Blanck, II. J. Bing-
ham, ". L. Conrad. Bascom Cox.
A. w. Cunningham. Z. E. Dicksn-
son. Marvin Hall. Kathryn HAM
iIton. g.. "A. Manahan. Gertrude
Holcombe. Lillian KENNY. Rand
all Mathers. Nathan Moore. Roy
Ruff, Virginia Watson, Milton
West, 4. r. Yates and III. L. Yates.
The club will meet next in the
home Of Mrs. Marvin Hall.
, 1934-11-18
Club Is Organized
Here This Week

"A club OF Junior High school
students was organized recently
by Miss Hausman. The regular
club meeting date will be Friday
afternoon from 2 To 3 o'clock at
the Junior High school. The club
members made plans to make
schedules every week and visit
important business houses Of
Brownsville.
During the election Of officers,
the following were chosen: Rachel
Cara. president; Oralia Ortiz,
secretary; Isidoro Besteiro. SER
geant-at-arms Members are Mary
Alice Farias. Fidela Garcia. Gavi-
to. Tomasa Celamla. Refugia Ra-
mirez. Demetria Alvarez, Fidela
Garcia. Blanca Ortiz. Elverda Hal
gum. Herlinda Trevino. Eva Her
nandez .Ofelia Cavazos, Dona
Ralph. Estefana Labrada, Faust
Browne. Ernesto Trevino. Nike
Saldana. Armando Pima. Gilberto
Garcia, Lupe Ramirez. Pedro Can
de. Isabel Delgado. Charles Long
ford, Leonard Cyotl. Jack Ham
luck. Francisco Mayorga. Anto-
Mo MaIdonado and Ricardo Mar
roQuin.
, 1934-11-18
BARRIERS Hosts AT
Dinner FRIDAY

MIR. and Mrs. Thomas Caldwell
Barber entertained al dinner Fri
day evening. honoring their dauRh-
Ter, Miss Eugene Barber. and MIR.
Charles "A. Bracht The dining
table vas attractive with q center
decoration Of pink roses and baby's
breath.
Those present besides the hosts
and honor guests included Mrs. A.
Bracht, Mr.. Eugene Bracht. and Mrs.
H- r. Swift.
Later In the evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Barber were hosts at an informal
reception. Those present included
Messrs. and Mesdames Frank Bar
Der. O. ID. Deputy. Ford Lockett.
Gordon Quilter: DR.. and Mrs. N. X.
Dutro. Dr. and Mrs. ". a.. Spikes,
Mrs. Ed. M0nsees. Mrs. Gerry Ian
YER. Miss Eleanor Hunt, Mr.. Her
man Schroeder. Miss Opal Brealy.
Mrs. H- Bill Barber. Miss Charlotte
Barber. and Miss Mary Dutro.
, 1934-11-18
Delegates In
CapitalHear
Local Artist

Miss Lorene Strein, daughter OF
Mrs. Crystal Strein OF Brownsville.
was one OF the artists who en-
tertained delegates to the conven-
ton Of the Texas Federation Of
Women's clubs In session in Austin
this past week. Miss Strein, tall
ented pianist, played two selec-
tons in the afternoon session Of
the convention Thursday. The sell
ections we're "Etincelles" tSparkst
BY Maritz Moszkowski, and Fan
TASTE I" BY Mozart.
The invitation To the youthful
local artist to play at the con-
vention was quite a signal honor
as there we're artists from all over
the state who contributed their
share to the program.
The young pianist came to
Brownsville nearly ten years ago
from Bristol, Okla, and initiated
her musical training under the
guidance Of Mrs. Nora Lane Of this
city. She Is now q pupil Of Mrs.
Bertha Young Piller- Miss Strein
attended local schools, graduating
from the Brownsville Junior COL
lege with the class OF '33. having
been school pianist during her
second year IN college. She Is now
assistant to the musical director
OF the auditorium OF the Browns
Vile public schools. Always ohlig-
ing in response to requests for her
talent. the Brownsville girl has
offered her services as pianist
without stint TO churches and clubs
Of all descriptions.
, 1934-11-18
EuzeIian Class Is
Entertained Here

The Euzelsan class OF the First
Baptist church was entertained by
Mrs. w. T. Reese Thursday after
noon. There was a short business
meeting followed by the devotion
al given by Mrs. e. w .Daven-
port.
During the social hour Mrs.
Fritz Schmidt was winner In the
scrembled word contest. In which
members spelled words from things
pertaining to the class. The class
colors OF lavender and gold we're
used in floral decorations and in
the light refreshment course serv-
ed TO the IL members and two
guests present. The next meeting
will be held in the home Of Mrs.
James McCarty Wednesday, Dec.
10.
, 1934-11-18
Calendar For The Week

Lieut.. Thos. Barlow Chapter OF
the Daughters Of the American
Revolution will meet at / D m. In
the Woman's building in Harlin-
gen.
The Self Culture club will be en-
tertained by Mrs. Marvin Hall.
THURSDAY
The Girls Auxiliary of the Bap-
list church viii meet at the church
at 4:30 p. m.
The Civic League will meet at
the Chamber Of Commerce at $50,
Catholic Bazaar In the Maltby
building.
FRIDAY
Catholic Bazaar in the Maltby
building.
SATURDAY
Catholic Bazaar in the Maltby
building.
Joint recital OF pupils or Mrs.
Vera Roberts Gracey and Mrs.
Luceba Lobdell Van Dyke at the
Presbyterian church &C Q a. N
, 1934-11-18
Guest Honored
AtAHanAt
Port Isabel

Mrs. Thomas III. Sweeney en-
tertained very delightfully."- NC
luncheon and bridge at the Hotel
Brazos in Port Isabel Wednesday,
honorinR Mrs. Bruner Smith Of
LOnRview. Mrs. Smith is "a guest
In the home OF Mrs. Sweeney.
Mrs. Sweeney. using a color
scheme OF yellow and blue In flow
ers and appointments for the af-
fair. included in her guest list
members OF the Tuesday Luncheon
Bridge club, the wednesday Bridge
club. and a number OF extra
guests.
The honoree. Mrs. Smith. was
remembered with NH attractive
gift. while In the games, Mrs.
wallace Harwood held high for
the Wednesday club, Mrs. James
Browne for the Tuesday club and
Mrs. j. X. Wells was awarded
consolation trophy.
, 1934-11-18
Mrs. Bdrredd
Presented In
RecitaIHer

Mrs. Aurora Ortiz Legran pre-
Sented her pupil. Mrs. G. p. Barreda.
in a piano recital at the home Of
the latter Friday evening. some 10
guests we're hidden To affair,
which WAS the sixth year music
examination Mrs. Barreda. Mrs.
Legrand ~ a graduate professor OF
the Beethoven Academy OF Music
IN Monterrey.
Mrs Barreda delighted her listen
ers with the following program:
Sonata" on. 10 No. 2. Beethoven;
Allegro" Beethoven: "Allegretto."
Beethoven: Presto Beethoven:
"Etude." Op. 10. Nos. y. ". ri. Chop
In: "Etude," Op. Is. Nos. I. ?. .,
Chopin: "Romanza." Grunfeld: HI
landera." Raft: Norturne NO. rs,
Chopin; witches Dance" Mac
Dowell. Guests particularly admired
and applauded Mrs. Barredas zendl-
ton OF the "Romanza" and the
Chopin nocturne.
The home was a veritable bower
of flowers OF all descriptions sent
I'D Mrs. Barreda by her friends
, 1934-11-18
.racht-Barbel
MuptiaLs Are
Celebrated

Miss Eugene Ann Barber, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Cald-
well Barber. son or Mr.. Charles An
thony Rracht. son OF MI. and Mrs.
A. Bracht of Rockport. Texas, were
united In marriage Saturday morn
ing, November ~. In the rectory OF
the Sacred Heart church.
The attendants were Miss Char
Iotte Ellice Barber. sister OF the
bride. and MIR. Eugene Constant
Bracht brother OF the groom. The
bride was gowned in white and
wore a c0rSage OF gardenias.
Visitors from out OF town for the
wedding were Mrs. A. Bracht. moth
er Of the groom, and MI. Eugene
Bracht and Mrs. H. T. Swift OF &C.
Louis. Missouri. sister 70 the brides
mother.
The young couple left for a short
honeymoon trip TO Monterrey, and
on their return viii be at home to
their friends at the Colonial apart
mentS
, 1934-11-18
Austin Clubs
Are Hosts At
Tea Recently

The following article carried In
the Austin American Of Thursday
will be Of interest to many Browns
vile readers:
Tea in the governors mansion
Is usually the highlight OF any
meeting in Austin Of women from
other parts OF the state.
Austin Federated clubs. through
the courtesy Of Governor Miriam "A.
Ferguson, sponsored a tea Wednes-
day afternoon at the mansion CIV
ing delegates and visitors 10 the
convention Of the Texas Federation
OF Women's clubs access TO the
historic place.
Mrs. Frank Spiller and Mrs.
Raymond Hill were joint chairmen,
and they asked each federated club
TO supply two hosts for the occasion.
Guests were greeted by Mrs.
George Male, daughter or the
governor, Mrs. Volney Taylor, pres
ident. and other state officers Of
the federation, district presidents,
Mrs. Willis Sauer. local chairman
for the convention, Mrs. II. Y.
Benedict. Mrs. Percy V. Penny
packer and the presidents OF Aus
tins ten federated clubs.
Lunch was served In the dining
room from a table decorated in
black and white. with white midget
chrySanthemums i'm a white La10-
lica bowl. and with Majolica candle
sticks holding black candles.
The guests were conducted about
the mansion by members OF the
house party.
The tea followed a sightseeing
drive for which the Pathfinders'
club was host. during which the
visitors were shown the University
of Texas. the Ney museum. the
French Embassy. the O. Henry home
and the capitol"
, 1934-11-18

One Of the most delightful OF re-
cent Inequalities was the gather
ing of the Seagull troop OF Girl
Scouts at the home Of Mrs. w. w.
Ely on Southwest road. Twelve
members OF the group cooked and
served the dinner. which earned
for six of their number, hostess
badges. -Four OF the six who we're
thus honored are Mildred and
Elaine Dorfman. Jean Magill, and
Elizabeth Wilson.
Following an enjoyable evening
spent at games and contests, mem
bers Of the troop spent the night
in the Ely home. In the morning
breakfast was cooked and served
by the troop.
, 1934-11-18
Shower Compliments
Bride-Elect Here

Miss Eugene Barber was honoree
al a delightful surprise shower ten
dered her by Mrs. Geraldo T.. Lauver
at her home in Victoria Heights.
Many pretty gifts we're received by
the honoree. Later I'm the after
noon the hostess served a refresh
ment course TO Mesdames A. ID. NJ
vens. Troy Porter. Morgan Groves.
8. Groves. ". l.. Dutro. 4. A. Mon
sees. Gordon Quilter. ID. wv. OAR
ling, Hayes Langford. Fl. u. Swift
and Miss Omer Darling.
, 1934-11-18
Modern Priscilla Is
Entertained Here

Mrs. Louis Kiphen very pleas
antly entertained the Modern
Priscilla club nc her home Thurs
day afternoon. The time was spent
I'm visiting and with fancy work.
One new member. Mrs. Jo Luke.
was welcomed into the club.
The hostess. assisted By Mrs.
Alma McEwoen. served delicious
refreshments to the members pres
ent. Mrs. Jim Latimer will be the
next hostess December 6. Mem
bers present included MeSdame1
Ella Wills. Alma McEw0en. Ju
Luke, Frankie Fox. Eleanor Bay.
Bessie Robins. Alma Kaphen and
Miss Audrey Willis.
, 1934-11-18
Grammar PTA Has
Election Here

The Grammar School Parent
Teacher association met Tuesday
afternoon at the grammar school.
Election on officers for the ensuing
year was the main purpose Of the
meeting. Officers elected were Mrs
mi. G.. Smith. president: Mrs. Nor
ris Edelstein. vice-president: Mrs. j..
Doris. secretary; and Miss jose
fin Webb. treasurer.
Plans were made for the raising
OF funds to pay for school supplies.
The treasurer reported that $50
have been spent since the beginning
of the year IN school supplies. The
second Tuesday In each month was
set as a meeting date. Miss Lang's
room was presented with the picture
for having the most mothers In nt-
tendance.
, 1934-11-18
Marriage Of
Local Pair
Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Drew Pateson an
nounce the marriage Of their
daughter, Miss Clara Gladys Pat
teson. to MIR. John r.. Van de
Putte of this city.
The wedding took place at the
home Of the brides parents.
Thursday nc high noon with the
Rev. r. o. Macintosh officiating.
After a week spent in Houston
and San Antonio. the young couple
will be at home to their friends
in Brownsville.
WEEKEND IN LAREDO
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton West spent
the weekend in Laredo.
, 1934-11-18
Mrs. nj. Sauber Is
Hostess At Bridge

Mrs. M. Sauber was a delightful
hostess To members OF the Lucky
rs Bridge club Thursday afternoon.
During the games Of bridge Mrs.
Henry Ehardt was awarded the
travel trophy. with high going to
Mrs. y. B. Lawrence. Mrs. II. Giles
also was presented with a gift.
The hostess served a light re-
freshment course To Mesdames
Norman Wilson, Henry Brown. M.
Sauber. z. Giles. George Baker, III.
Harper. Lawrence Shrum, j. B.
Lawrence. Charles L0vinger, and
Otha Trip. Mrs. F. B. Mclean
win be the next hostess December
6.
, 1934-11-18

Mrs. George M. Smith uF
Brownsville was guest speaker ~
a meeting OF the Woman's Auxil-
iary OK the Presbyterian church uf
Donna, Thursday. The meeting
was held In the home of MRS.
Herbert McDermott. and wns fol-
lowed by a social hour when Mrn.
McDerm0tt served delicious
course with coffee.
, 1934-11-18

Mrs. T. "A. Kinder, Jrs ig ex-
pected to return home Sunday
morning after IA visit OF several
days In San Antonio and Austin.
Mrs. Kinder accompanied Dr. Kim
der TO San Antonio to the South
ern Medical Association convention
held there. and then went on tu
Austin for q visit with relatives.
, 1934-11-18
GO TO GONZALES

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward McChes-
ney and small daughter. June. left
wednesday to visit Mrs. McChes-
ney's mother. Mrs. w. H. Stacey. in
Gonzales. Mr.. McChesney expected
10 return Saturday and rejoin his
wife later in the month for the
Thanksgiving holidays.
, 1934-11-18

The regular Bible study meet
Ing 0f the W0men's Auxiliary of
the Presbyterian church has been
postponed until the third Mon
d0y I'm December because of tha
week OF special meetings to- he
held next week.
, 1934-11-18

The Red Cross Workers are re-
quested to meet with Mrs. q. w.
johnson at the chamber of COM
merce building Monday at 10 q. IN.
In order 70 receive supplies.
, 1934-11-18

MONDAY
The Episcopal Guild will meet
in the parish house at 3 D. N.
The Women's Auxiliary Of the
Episcopal church win meet at the
rectory at 3 p. m.
Red Cross workers viii meet with
Mrs. q. w. johnson at the Cham
Der OF Commerce at 10 p. N.
TUESDAY
The Brownsville Riding club will
have its usual Tuesday ride.
The Mardi club will meet with
Mrs. r. F. Breeder.
Mrs. Roland r. Fife will be most
eSs to the Ween Frac.
Mrs. G.. N. Bogel will entertain
the Treble Clef.
The Learners club will meet
with Mrs. @. w. Colgin on Levee
street.
, 1934-11-18

VISITS IN HOUSTON
Mrs. C.. N. Hill Is in Houston
visiting relatives
, 1934-11-18
WEDNESDAY

The ladies Of the Christian church
will serve a Penny Supper.
Mrs. Roland r. Fife viii be host
eSs to the Wednesday Tournament
Bridge club.
The Wednesday Study club viii
meet with Mrs Fred Rusteberg, Jr.
, 1934-11-18

Lucille atringer of Harlingen
who Is attending Baylor University
this winter was a guest OF Kelsey
stuart at Scottish Rite Dormitory
the weekend Of the Texas-Baylor
game.
, 1934-11-18

Charles Van Berg Of Mercedes
and Drexell Carr OF San Benito
were among those Of the band who
were picked to make the trip to
Fort Worth for the T. G. U.-Texas
football game Saturday. Oblique
marching and ladder spreading
were featured by the band In the
exhibitions between the halves.
, 1934-11-18

Phi Gamma Delta, Of which Cor
don Thomas OF San Benito, Is an
active member, acted as hosts to
representative pledges from other
campus fraternities on the campus
at a smoker held Tuesday night AZ
the chapter house.
, 1934-11-18

The Reagan Literary society, OF
which Helen Margaret Hanchey Of
San Benito Is an officer, entertain
ed with q tea In honor Of its new
members Wednesday afternoon at
the home Of Frances Mueller, West
Avenue. Officers Of the club COM
rrised the receiving line.
, 1934-11-18

ri Lambda Theda, professional
educational fraternity for women Of
which Ruth Reed Of San Benito
is a member, held a meeting Wed
nesday night at the home OF one
the members for the purpose OF IN
creasing the membership OF the
organization.
, 1934-11-18

Mrs. Volney W. Taylor Of Browns
Ngille, an ex-student OF the Univer-
' kity, who received her Bachelor Of
Arts degree in 1911 is in Austin this
week presiding over the sessions Of
the annual convention Of the Tex
as Federation Of Women's clubs.
wednesday afternoon Mrs. Taylor
and other members OF the Fedora
ton were taken on a tour OF in
spection which included the diff
ferent buildings Of the University
and the dormitorieS.
, 1934-11-18

Pearl Goodman of San Benito was
among the freshman girls that were
honored nc an open house and tea
AZ Littlefield dormitory.
, 1934-11-18

Honoring all women freshmen,
transfer students, and newcomers,
the junior class and council enter
tanned with a tea Thursday after
noon at the Faculty Women's cluo.
Officers Of the freshman and Jun
sor classes comprised the receiving
line. Pearly Goodman, Catherine
Pugsley, Frances Grimsell q san
Renito: Kelsey Stuart Of Harlin-
gen: Beth Gregory, Harriet Boyd
Of brownsville, who attended, were
entertained with harp, piano. ana
vocal selections.
Evening star., 1934-03-01
Miss Ruby Neuins Wins Prize
Ciuen by Citizens Federation
Writes Best Statement
on Wisdom, of Join
ing Association.
Second HOnOrs Giuen to
Mary E.. Yates, Cen.
trail Pupil.

Miss Ruby Nevins of 2401 Calvert
street, was awarded first prize by the
Membership Drive Committee Of the
Federation Of Citizens Associations
for her 60-word statement on "The
Value of Joining Citizens Associa-
ton"
Her statement was:
"The hour rings with challenge.
Join q citizens association. Support
your city in its drive for effective lead
ership in this age of social change.
Civic progress implies social better
ment. Membership in citizens as
sociation provides for constructive
thinking and intelligent participation
in community affairs. Civic welfare
Is thus achieved"
The prize Of SO will be presented
to Miss Nevins at the meeting Of the
Federation of Citizens Associations in
the board room of the District Build
ing Saturday night.
Second prize went to Miss Mary
Estelle Yates, daughter Of DR.. and
Mrs. Frederick Yates of 2343 Ash
mead place. Miss Nevins Is super
visor Of kindergartens at Wilson Col
lege, a member Of the American As
sociation of University Women, the
Women's City Club and the League Of
American Pen Women. She Is walt
ing an opportunity to join her neigh
borhood citizens association.
Miss Yates Is a freshman at Gen.
trail High School.
The committee which judged the
entries in the prize contest consisted
Of Harry N. Stun of the Stanton Park
Citizens Association, Miss Eta Tag
CART, the Wa,&ingtonians. and ]. D
Simpson Of the Arlington County
Civic Federation.
Evening star., 1934-03-01
CUBA CONSIDERS
DOLLAR INITIATION
Plan Calls for $4,000, 900
U. S. Loan to Buy Ameri.
can Silver.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
HAVANA, March lit was learned
on high authority last night that the
Cuban government was considering
imitation Of its dollar through the
minting Of new dollars made Of silver
purchased in the United States.
Under the plan, the Cuban govern
ment would borrow approximately
$10,000,000 In the United States and
spend 1t all for United States silver
to be minted at the United States
Government mint at Philadelphia.
Based on the silver content Of tho
present Cuban dollar, the loan would
be sufficient to supply the nation with
approximately 35,0O0,000 new silver
dollars. thereby relieving the money
shortage on the island.
It was understood that If the plan
was adopted, the loan would be nego-
tiated through q Cuban import export
banking corporation, to be set up
along lines similar to that dealing with
Russian loans.
The loan would be made by private
banking interests in the United States,
co-ordinated by the United States
Government.
Jefferson Caffery Of Louisiana be-
came the accredited United States
Ambassador to Cuba yesterday when
he presented his credentials to Presi-
dent Carlos Mendieta in the palace.
The ceremony was formal and Mr..
~ fol %
the palace by detachments Of Cuban
army artillery and cavalry.
Labor conditions were reported as
better throughout the island, but there
was no indication that the strike
of railroad employees in Camaguay
Province was near q settlement.
Evening star., 1934-03-01
BOILING FIELD WORKER
SEEKS SEAT IN HOUSE
Will Take Support Of Either q.
o. p. or Democrats, but May
Be Independent.

Henry r. Kissling. 81. Of e35 East
Capitol street, has tossed his hat into
the ring as . candidate for Repre-
sentative from the eighth Indiana dis
trict. He will compete In the Repub-
hcan primaries In that State May 8.
Kissling, clerk at Boiling Field and
unmarried, announced that he Is In
favor Of the new deal, exssss that he
does not agree with any attacks upon
Col Charles A. Lindbergh and thinks
the Postmaster General was wrong In
canceling airmail contracts. However,
he Is sticking to the Republicans be-
cause he has contributed 50 much to
them in the past that he feels it is
only right.
II he does not get the proper sup
port, he said, he may consider an
offer from the Democrats, and If both
parties are lukewarm he will run IS
an independent.
Asked what his platform was, he
replied that he was concentrating now
on getting the Job. The platform
would come after the election.
Evening star., 1934-03-01
ICE BRINGS CHANGE
IN POTOMAC BUOYS

Owing to severe ice conditions on
the Potomac River changes In two
navigation aids were announced TO-
day by I. II. Hopkins, superintendent
Of HghthouseA Department Of Com
meree. ~
Ice has caused such excessive vibTa-
ton to the Maryland Point Light Sta
ton that In order to save the revoiv-
ing lens and mechanism from destruc-
ton . provisional fixed white light has
been substituted. The regular Hight
will be restored and the provisional
light Discontinued - soon a. practi-
cable.
Broad Greek buoy 81 was reported
below the Fort Washington wharf yes
terday. It win be replaced - soon q
ice conditions permit.
Evening star., 1934-03-01
TWO DIVORCE SUITS
FILED IN MARLBORO
BY stan Correspondent Of The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, Nd, March

UPPER MARLBURO, MO-, MATCH ].
Two suits for divorce on grounds Of
desertion were filed in Circuit Court
Tuesday.
Harry w. Swami asked the court
for an absolute divorce from Thelma
May Swami, who he accuses of desert
ing him January 8, 1881, five months
after their marriage at Gaithersburg,
Md. He is represented by Attorney
Kenneth Lyddane.
A limited divorce is sought by Thel-
ma A. Dade in q suit against Thomas
G. Dade filed through Attorney j.
Frank illard. The petition says the
couple was married at Rockville in
1923 and claims the desertion occurred
In 1881.
Evening star., 1934-03-01
Auto Race Of 1000 Miles.

Claimed to be the longest automo-
bile race ever held, the 4,0oo-mile
contest around Italy will be held in
May, and entrants are expected from
many parts Of the world. Mussolini
has offered a gold challenge cup to
the winner and cash prizes will total
$45, 900.