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Evening star., 1934-03-18
What Size Meetings
Reflect Neighb0rhood Opinion?

TN THIS column last week ref
i erence was made to the ten
dency to challenge the au-
thority of the small attended meet
ing to speak for the neighborhood.
Right in line with this thought
two recent meetings by the same
association. with action on the
same question, are of decided in
terest.
At the regular meeting of the
Petworth Citizens Association on
February 81, a vote was taken on
a resolution proposing that the
Petworth section be kept free from
the sale OF alcoholic beverages.
Upon this question the affirmative
was 13 and the negative 10. A
point of no quorum was sustained
as rs is required for a quorum. An
adjournment was taken over to
the following week and during the
interim both sides we're rather en-
ergetic in turning out an attend
ance, including enrolment of new
members.
The vote at this adjourned meet
ing was affirmative 134 and mega
tive 100, which is practically at
the same ratio as at the smaller
meeting. Whether this incident
at Petworth is typical or not is an
open question, but surely this and
similar situations are worthy of
careful study. Just what size
neighborhood meeting is required
to give a correct cross-section OF
neighborhood opinion?
Evening star., 1934-03-18
Meeting Place Needed.

For two years these community
organizations have had no suitable
place in which to hold their meet
ings. Formerly the old public school
building served this purpose, but when,
two years ago, the school was con-
demned and a new one built, the
citizens had no suitable meeting place,
room and janitor service cost in the
new building being higher than they
were able to pay. Since that time
they have been meeting in the Presby-
terian Church, but here they have
met with overcrowded conditions.
At the opening exercises of the new
center, which is expected to be COM
pleted some time in May, it is planned
that members of each organization
will present 5-minute skit, portray
ing the activities of their group.
A community council has been
organized to manage the center. The
officers are Willard A. Driggers, chair
man; John Petrie, vice chairman;
Mrs. W. F. Hudson, second vice chair
man; Mabel M Hubbel, secretary;
Mrs. Naomi Gibson, financial secre-
tary, and Mrs. Minnie Farr, treasurer
Evening star., 1934-03-18
Montgomery County Civic
Federation Directory.

"HE Montgomery County Civic
Federation is to be compli-
mented on its very complete
and business-hke civic directory for
the fiscal year 1933-1934. This is
a 24-page brochure with an attrac-
tive green cover. 1t is of conven-
lent size for a mans coat pocket.
Complete personnel of the fedora
ton. list of officers, directors, COM
mittees and other information re-
garding the 81 community organi-
cations which make up the fedora
ton makes it indispensable to
civic workers In the county. In
addition there is complete alpha
betical list of the names and ad-
dresses of the delegates from the
constituent bodies.
The Federation of Citizens As
sociations from time to time issues
m 'meograph lists giving some of
this kind of information, but has
never undertaken so ambitious
task as the publication of civic
directory, even though having
more than twice the number OF
member bodies. The District would
do well to learn from its smaller
neighbor just how their publication
II financed
Evening star., 1934-03-18
Nature of Alcohol and
Effect on Human System.

THERE is growing interest in
the citizens associations,
Public School Association, P
T. A. and other organizations in
the study in the public schools of
the nature of alcohol and the eff
feet of alcoholic drinks and mar
cotics on the human system. The
study of these subjects in connec-
ton with the study of physiology
and hygiene is required in the Dis
trict of Columbia public schools
under a statute enacted May 20.
1886. This law also applies to the
military and naval academies of
the United States and to schools
in the territories.
The first section Of this act re-
quires that all pupils in all schools
be taught as thoroughly and in
the same manner as other like
required branches are in said
schools by the use of text books in
the hands Of pupils where other
branches are thus studied in said
schools" The second section i'm
poses the duty of enforcement upon
the proper officers in control of the
schools and imposes the penalty of
removal from Office upon amy such
officer, school director, committee.
superintendent, or teacher who
shall refuse or neglect to comply
with the requirements of this act,
or shall neglect or fail to make
proper provisions for the instruc-
ton required and in the manner
specified by the first section of this
act, for all pupils in each and every
school under his Jurisdiction"
The third section of the act re.
quires that certificates to teach in
the schools shall not be granted to
any person who has not passed
satisfactory examination in phys
iology and hygiene, with special
reference to the nature and effects
of alcoholic drinks and other mar
cotics on the human system" For
the benefit of any who wish to
read the entire statute it is to be
found in the code of laws of the
q. S. title 20, chapter z.
The superintendent at a recent
meeting Of the Board of Educa-
ton announced that mandatory
orders had been issued by the
board requiring such teaching and
that any specific cases of neglect
which may be reported will receive
prompt. action. The several Or
ganiZations are watching this mat
ter with keen interest and a care
full check is to be made of the
courses of study and the adequacy
of the text books in use. There is
very general sentiment that there
should be not only a literal COM
pliance with the law but that this
subject should be taught in the
most effective way. In this both
the never die" drys and repeal
lists and out-and-out vets can all
unite, for the big cry for repeal Of
prohibition was accompanied by an
instance that education and not
prohibition was required to pro-
mote temperance.
Evening star., 1934-03-18
TUESDAY, MARCH 20.

Citizens Forum of Columbia
Heights, 8 pm, Powell Junior High
School. Program-Discussion of the
proposed widening of Thirteenth street
between Monroe and Spring road;
discussion of liquor licensing; report
of the Membership Committee.
Petworth Citizens Association. 3
pm. Petworth School. Program-Talk
by Lieut.. Nelson o. Holmes of No.
10 Precinct; report on the fedora
tons membership drive;
Evening star., 1934-03-18
Civic Calendar
Inter Federation Group
To Hear Report on
Chain Bridge.
MONDAY. MARCH 19.

Inter Federation Conference, 8 pm,
United States Chamber of Commerce,
room F. Program-Report on the pro-
posed new High Level Chain Bridge
project; reported on the Federation
of Citizens Associations membership
drive.
Lincoln Park Citizens Association,
8 pm. Bryan School. Program
Further discussion of the proposed
East Capitol Street Bridge; discussion
of proposed armory and stadium at
Twenty first and East Capitol streets;
plans for securing an addition to the
Elliot Junior High School; action on
the Benning Race Track question:
discussion of the proposed junior and
senior high school at Anacostia; ;
report on results of the federation's s
membership drive.
West End Citizens Association,
8 pm, No. Precinct. Program
Action on the question of prohibiting
policemen from entering stores along
Pennsylvania avenue which have
retail tobacco businesses and whole
sale liquor licenses; report on action
taken last month for securing moving
picture censorship; report Of results
obtained in securing parking space
near Western Market.
Evening star., 1934-03-18

~ ROTESTS to the granting
- of liquor licenses near
schools, libraries and
churches and In residential
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-10-04
SYNOPSIS

Jim Wall. young ~cowpuncher from
Wyoming. seeks a new field in Utah.
He meets Hank Hays. who tells him he
10 working for an Englishman. Her.
rick. who has located a big ranch in
he mountains. Hays and others are
plotting to steal their employers cat
tie and money. With Hays and two
other rustlers. Jim Wall goes to Her.
rick's ranch. Herrick announces that
his sister, Helen, is coming to live
with him. Hays unfolds his plan for
getting possession of Herrick's $4,000
head OF live stock. He and his lieut.
enants ride away to drive off the first
bunch of cattle. Heeseman, Hays rival
among the cattle rustlers. tells Wall
that Hays was once his (Heeseman's1
partner and doub1e-crossed him. Jim
is sent to meet Miss Herrick. He tries
to impress on her that he tJim) Is a
desperate OK the worst type. but the
girl treats the information lightly.
Hays betrays Unusual interest In the
coming of Miss Herrick. The r~ustlers
begin driving cattle from the ranch
Wall finds himself falling In owe with
Helen, and he fears Hays has designs
on he girl.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-10-04
COST OF I
FOR OLD PEOPLE
PUT IN

Three-fourths of the American
families whose members must earn
their own livings must expect some
time to carry the additional burden
of supporting a penniless grandfather
or grandmother, 1t is computed by
statisticians of a New York life In
surance company.
Although support of old people by
their own families is known to be
one of the chief items of expense In
a civilized society, no actual statis-
tics of the magnitude Of this have
been compiled, to compare with ex-
listing statistics of the support at
public expense of old people who
have no children or whose children
are unable to support them, reports
the Baltimore Sun. In the absence
of such actual figures the statisti-
clans have computed probable fig
ures from known death rates at diff
ferent ages and similar data.
These computations indicate that
90 per cent of people who are 30
years old have one or both parents
living, although at this age a con
siderable percentage of these par
ents still are self-supporting. The
maximum demand for support by the
old probably m when the chill
dren are about 40. At that age 70
per cent of Americans have n or
both parents living and probably I'M
able to support themselves unless the
family has saved money OF has some
outside resource. Beyond 40, the cost
Of caring for parents gradually de-
creases, because more and Tor of
the parents are dying.
For sons and daughters of 50,s the
insurance company's figures indicate
that only 5 per cent have both par
ents living and 81 per cent have one
parent living. At an age of 60 less
than Ii per cent still have one or
both parents alive.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-10-04
by ZANE GREY
Copyright.--WNU Service

She lifted her chin and delgned no
reply. And that Infatuated him.
while I'm at 1t I'll tell you this,
too" he went on doggedly. You must
no chance to speak with you. But
told your brother. He laughed In my
face. He is a fool" :
mr.. Wall. | will not listen to such
talk" she spoke up, spiritedly.
"Oh, yes, you WILL" he flashed. strid-
Ing over to her horse. You're not In
an English drawing room now, on
fronted by a d~isrespectful butler.
You're In Utah, girl. And | am Jim
WALL"
THAT last is obvious, to my regret"
she returned coldly. xviii you please
be SO kind as to tighten my cinches7
1t will be the last service | shall re-
quire of you"
THANK the Lord !" calculated Jim.
In grim heartiness. "An the same I'll
tell you. II you were ar American
~tenderfOot, 1t wouldn't be hard to make
you understand. II you were western,
you would not need to be told But as
an English lady of quality, who thinks
her class. will protect her anywhere,
you need to be Jared. It's wrong
for you to ride around alone on this
range like any wild tomboy."
aWhy7"
"Some of these men might kidnap
you for ransom"
Nonsense" she retorted, contemptu-
ously.
What do you say, Miss Herrick.
when | tell you that Hank Hays has
been watching you from the ridges,
riding the lonely trails. biding bis
chance to waylay your
She paled at that.
Il don't believe It," she said, pres
emily.
And you'll go on riding alone when
1t suits your royal fancyY' he queried
witheringly.
THAT Is no longer any concern of
yours" she replied, at last stung. But
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-10-04

I certainly shall ride when and how !
please"
.sThen you're as big a fool as your
brother" declared Jim holly. Here |
am, the only mar In this Star outfit
with honesty enough to tell you the
truth. And / get insulted and fred for
my palms,
She sat her horse mute. Jim laid a
strong hand on her pommel and
shook 1t.
"Your saddles loose. win you
oblige nj by getting offY
Il can ride 1t back" she ~rejoined,
icily.
"But your blanket will slip out. The
saddle might turn with YOU"
She removed her foot from the stir
rup. Tighten the cinches then-and
hurry"
Jim complied expeditiously enough,
but In doing SO he accidentally touched
her. Something like fire shot through
him at the contact. Under Its stimulus
ut iOuhcu up W cdJ a lew HOie No
to her, words to mitigate his offense
and protest his sincerity. But they
were never uttered. She had bent over
to fasten a lace OF her boot, and when
Jim raised his head 1t was to find
his face scarcely q foot from her red
lips. Without a thought, In a flash, he
kissed them, and then drew back,
stricken.
How dare you'll" she cried, In In
credulous amazement and anger.
1T just happened. IL don't know"
She swung her leather quirt and
struck him across the mouth. The
blood spurted. The leap of Jim's
fury was as swift. He half intercepted
a second blow, which stung his neck,
and snatching the quirt from her hand
he flung 1t away. Then his iron clutch
fastened In her blouse. One lunge
dragged her out OF the saddle. He
wrapped his other arm around her and
bent her back 80 quickly that when
she began a furious struggle 1t was too
late.
His mouth hard pressed on hers
stIlled any but smothered cries. There
was a moments wrestling. She was
no weakling, but she was In the arms
OF a maddened giant. Repeatedly he
kissed her lips, long. hard, passionate
kisses.
Suddenly she collapsed heavily In his
arms The shock of that--its can
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-10-04
Medal Portrays Christ

A medal struck from what Is be-
lieyed to be the Oldest representation
of Christ has been discovered In
Trieste, according to a message from
that town. Up to the present only
five OF these medals, which were
struck during the reign OF the EN-
peror Tiberius az b. G. to A. d. 37)
were known and bear on the one side
the head Of the Messiah and on the
other the words "The Messiah has
come In peace; the Light has shone
upon men"
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-10-04
Essential Vitamins in Foods
Comprehensive A B C D List, Given Here, Should Be
an Answer to All the Varied Problems of
Everyday Diet for the Family.

lagra Tin mani, black tongue Tin
dogs).
Experimental animals used: Rats,
dogs.
Crab Bisque.
| ID. can crab meat
2 cups milk
l cup chicken broth or hot water
in which n chicken bouillon cube
has been dissolved.
2 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons -four
Y teaspoon salt
Paprika
Whipped cream
Remove bones and chop crab
meat fine. Cook crab meat and
milk together In double boiler until
milk Is scalded. Melt butter, blend
In flour to a smooth paste, slowly
add chicken broth, stir until 1t
boils. Add scalded milk and crab
meat mixture to chicken broth and
bring again to boiling point. Add
seasoning. Serve on each portion
of soup one heaping teaspoon
whipped cream, seasoned with salt
and paprika.
Spinach Loaf.
l oaf White bread
5 tablespoons butter
l tablespoon chopped onion
| teaspoon salt
u teaspoon pepper
| cup chopped bread crumbs
Il cup cream
3 cups cooked spinach
Remove the crust from a loaf Of
bread, cut out the center, leaving
a wall one-half inch thick brush
over the case, both inside and out
with melted butter and brown In a
hot oven, 400 degrees f. Melt but
ter In a sauce pan, add onion and
cook until 1t becomes yellow; add
salt, pepper, bread crumbs. cream
and cooked chopped spinach. Stir
until thoroughly heated. pour into
bread case. Decorate with sliced
hard-cooked egg and serve with
cheese sauce.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-10-04
Ornitholoaical Study

Naturalists In England have start
ed a two-year investigation into the
secrets of the Woodcock. They will
count the nests and try to watch
one OF the deepest of the birds Sc
crets-how 1t carries Its chicks from
the wood where they are born to the
open fields where they feed.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-10-04

Mans Judgment
In attributing motives II man
studies his own.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1934-10-04
Cheese Sauce.

; tablespoons butter
: tablespoons -four
LII cups milk
Salt and pepper
| cup grated cheese
Melt butter In sauce pan, add
flour; stir until smooth. add milk
gradually. and cook until boiling
point Is reached. stirring constantly.
Season with salt and pepper and
add grated cheese.
@. Bell svndicate.-wNu Service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-08-20
5
JOBS, PAY DIP

Manufacturing activity and en-
ployment and wages in industry
in Pennsylvania during July were
at a pace that continued higher
levels for the first seven months
of this year than in the CORE
spending periods of the two pre-
ceding years, according to the
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadel-
phia, which says:
ut appears from current re-
ports and census figures that
the entire manufacturing indus
try in Pennsylvania in July this
year employed approximately
100000 shop workers, or about
IL per cent more than in July
last year.
"The average earnings of
these workers amounted to
about $14,6OO,OO0 a week, or FL
per cent larger than a year ago.
"In spite of the recession in
July, both factory employment
and earnings thus far this year
have been maintained at higher
levels than in the first seven
months of the preceding two
years."
The survey points out, however,
that the number of shop en-
ployes in 68 manufacturing indus
tries in Pennsylvania showed a de-
cline of IA per cent and the
amount of wage disbursements 9.5
per cent from June to July. This
is based on reports from 1881 man
plants, employing over
100000 factory workers, whose
average earnings appropriated
$7,29O,000 week.
The reduction in employment Is
largely seasonal, the survey says,
while the decrease in wage earn
ings appears to be somewhat larger
than that recorded for the same
period in most years since 1923.
Operating schedules, as meas
ured by employe-hours, actually
worked in about IS per cent Of the
reporting plants, were cut down
nearly 10 per cent from June to
July; some of this curtailment was
due to the occurrence of indie
pendence Day in this period when
a number of plants were closed
for more than one day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-08-20
st. LOUIS AREA
AIDED BY RAINS

Due to heavy rains throughout
the st. Louis Federal Reserve dis
trict, pasturage and water supply
is materially improved. Heavy
shipments of cattle from the
drought sections have increased
the loadingS of Southwestern lines
until they are expected to exceed
last years at this time.
The farm situation has been
bettered by the Salvaging of some
garden produce, but the outlook
for fruit is depressing. Prices OF
farm products continue to ad'
vance.
Banks throughout the district
are making many loans for home
repair work, and the farm credit
banks are also aiiing materially
in the agricultural sections. Credit
is reported to be expanding, but
ordinary loans are still difficult
to obtain. ClearingS and checKS
drawn on individual accounts are
at fair level.
Retail trade is about 5 per cent
below last year, and wholesale
houses have experienced decided
decrease in orders. A few indus
tries are doing fairly well, but the
majority are operating on the low
est possible schedules.
Labor troubles which have ma
terialized and others that are ma
terializing have had a demorallz-
ing effect upon many enterprises.
Unemployment has increased ra'
ther than decreased, and demands
upon relief rolls are heavy.
Zinc and lead prices continue
firm.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-08-20
Farm Earnings
Increase 1913
Per Cent

Farm income for the United
States is estimated for 1884 by the
Standard Statistics Company, OF
New York, at $8,250,000, 900, up
1913 per cent as compared with
1893, 81 per cent as compared
with 1882, 20 per cent as compared
with 1881 and a little more than a
billion dollars under the $9,414,-
100000 total for 1880.
The bases of the forecast are
government estimates of the guam
tity of production and either re-
cent prices or the average for the
year to date, depending upon the
method of marketing. To this fig
ure is added the bonus, benefit
and relief payments already made
and those in prospect during the
rest of the year.
The estimate does not take into
consideration the possibility of
higher prices for farm products
and so may be deemed conserva-
tive.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1934-08-20
NATIONAL BANK
ASSETS RISE

An increase in assets Of $780,
$4,000 in licensed national banks
during the period from March S
to June 80, the date of the last
call of the Comptroller of Cur
rency, was announced by J. F.. T.
O'Connor, Comptroller.
Total assets, he reported, of the
5,422 licensed national banks
operating on an unrestricted basis
in the United States, Alaska and
Hawaii, as of June 80, amounted
to $23, 901, $4,000. At the time of
the previous call on March S
there were 5,239 licensed banks
in the description. The assets
show an increase Of $3,04l, SO1, 900
over assets reported by 1902
licensed banks as Of June 80.
1888.
Loans, discounts, including re-
discounts, on June 80, totaled
1884, TAG, 900, in comparison with
$7,899,279,OOO on March 5 and
$8,116,972,OOO on June 80 of last
year. Investments in United
States Government securities, eX-
Guiding securities guaranteed by
the Government as to interest or
principal, aggregated $5,645, 74l,-
900, the Comptroller reported
This is an increase of $685.
900 since March and an increase
of $1,614,165,0 900 from a year ago.
Contingent liabilities of the
Government in the form Of guar
anteeS as to interest and principal
on obligations of the ReconStruc-
ton Finance Corporation, Federal
Farm Mortgage Corporation and
Home owners Loan Corporation,
held by the banks, on the last
call date amounted to $357,911,-
900.
Balances due from correspon-
dent banks and bankers, includ-
ing reserve with Federal Reserve
banks of $2,497 AGO. 900, were S.
295, Gal 900. The balances on
March S and June 80, 1888, were
$4,528,68 900 and 1878, 460, 900,
respectively. Cash in vaults
showed a decrease of $5,900,0O0
since March but an increase Of
$63 $4,000 during the year.
Total deposits of licensed banks
aggregated $19,932, 100000, an in
crease of $1,142,173,0OO, or 6 per
cent, since March and an in
crease of $3,158,545, 900 or 10 per
cent, since June 80 a year ago.
Circulating notes outstanding
amounted to $698, 1893 900, against
$790,037 900 in March and $780,
435 900 in June, 1898.
Bills payable of 13,672,0 900 ard
rediscountS of $2,O07 900, totaling
SIS, $1,000, showed decreases of
$37,040, 900 and $102, 176,000, le-
spectively, from the previous call
dates.