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The Washington times., 1934-12-01

EVERY CHILD SIMPLY DOTES ON TRAINS
STREAMLINE TENDENCIES show themselves in the
newest toy trains. In the enthraled group Boyd
Myers Johnny Burchfeld, Charles Henry Smith, jr.
J. T. Bowman, all of Alexandria; Joe Mitchell, Chevy
Chase; Billy Sheers $500 block Thirteenth St. N w.;
Jimmy Seitz 1900 block Lamont st. N w., and Dick and
Jude Strome, Takoma Park. Times Staff Photo.
The Washington times., 1934-12-01
Av|ATR|X DIES
IN CRASH

PARIS, Dec. Q.N.SD.-Mlle
Helene Boucher. Frances leading
aviatrix and holder Of the world
altitude and the world speed
record for women, met her death
yesterday in an ordinary sort Of
accident that has claimed the lives
of many Lnskilled pilots.
Returning from a short practice
flight at Guyancourt Airdrome.
near Paris, she descended at too
steep an angle and slid into nose
dive. She Immediately attempted
to flatten out her plane but had
lost too much altitude and crashed
into tree tops around the field.
The 26-year-old flier was dead
when mechanics pulled her out OF
the Wreckage.
The Washington times., 1934-12-01

To Park or Not to Park?
To the Editor Of The Times:
Headlines are screaming the sad
news of a new parking ban for
the streets OF. our city. which casts
a shadow of suspicion over this
writer's mind that perhaps there
is a strong lobby" element bring
ing pressure to bear on our traffic
bureau and city government ad-
ministrators.
Can it be that our garage and
automobile storage moguls are re-
sponsible for this newest park
ing fangle," now being studied by
the traffic powers that be-that
which will eliminate parking on
about 80 additional miles of our
thoroughfares?
Such a move is not unknown
on the part of these proprietors,
as has been revealed in other
metropolitan cities. It means a
greater income for them which
we motorists must pay in lieu of
traffic court fines.
It's worth an inquiry, isn't it?
PARKER.
The Washington times., 1934-12-01
Curious Crowds View
Body of "Baby Face"

CHICAGO, Dec. l G.N.SO-
While Federal agents searched for
his widow, the body Of George
Baby Face" Nelson, arch-killer,
lay in a North Side undertaking
establishment today for hundreds
of curious to gaze upon.
Mingling with the crowds were
Department of Justice operatives
waiting to seize the petite 21-year-
old widow, Mrs. Helen Gillis.
should she appear for a last look
at the Dillinger gangster'S fea-
lures.
The first floral piece to arrive
at Nelson's bier, a huge heart Of
roses and carnations, bore the fol-
lowing inscription:
Loving husband and father"
It was Mrs. GilliS, the inquest
developed. who was with the ma
chine gunner in the gun battle at
Darlington, ILL.,, when Inspector
Samuel P. Cowley and Special
Agent Herman Hollis of the De-
partment of Justice were slain
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec.
1--QN.SO-Salt Lake City will
honor Samuel P. Cowley, Depart.
ment of Justice agent, with q
civic funeral, according to plans
completed today by the local
Chamber Of Commerce and other
organizations.
The Washington times., 1934-12-01
ALIEN CONV|CTS,
LAWS TARGET
By International News Service

By International News Service
A drive for legislation to rid
the country of alien criminals
is planned by the House 1mmigra'
ton Committee.
Representative Samuel Dick
stein (D), of New York, COM
mittee chairman, will introduce
bill as soon as Congress con-
venes providing mandatory de-
portation Of aliens who:
/. Are found guilty Of q
crime against the narcotic
laws.
2. Have been twice convicted
of crimes involving moral turpi-
tude, including carrying or
using concealed weapons. even
If not imprisoned after con-
victiOn.
3. Are found smuggling other
aliens into country.
Present immigration laws have
loopholes through which alien
criminals by the hundred are en-
abled to stay in the country.
The proposed legislation was
planned by the Department Of La
Dor and Col. w. D. MacCormack
commissioner Of immigration. on
recommendations by committee
Of 48 following a years investi
cation.
The Washington times., 1934-12-01
The World of Music
SUNDAY

SUNDAY
Don COssack Russian Male
Chorus, Constitution Hall, 4
p. m.
Hour of Music, Y. w. C. A., S
p. m.
Benefit concert, BeIasco The
ater, 8 p. m.
TUESDAY
Fritz Kreisler, recital, COnsti-
tuition Hall, 4:4O p. m.
RubinStein Club, informal
musical, willard Hotel 9 p. m.
WEDNESDAY
Concert and fair, benefit
Russian Church, Washington
Club, 2-1O p. m.
THURSDAY
National Symphony OrcheS-
ira. Constitution Hall, 4:4O
p. m.
With the holiday this week, the
musical fare has been slim, in
deed. But the famine Of this
week will turn into feast during
the next, when some of the best
concerts of the season will be Of
fered.
Starting tomorrow, the program
for the week opens with the ap.
pearance of the famed Don Cos
sack Russian Male Chorus.
Made up of SO former Russian
officers of the Imperial Army,
banned from their country be-
cause of their Czaristic leaning,
the chorus is one of the most
famous in the world.
Organized in a Turkish prison
camp where they were interned
following the defeat of tn e
White" army, the chorus has
since toured the world many
times under the direction Of the
dynamic little leader, Serge Jaroff
At the Italian benefit concert
at the Belasco Theater tomorrow
night, Iris Fattorini, soprano for
merly with La Scala in Milan will
make her debut here. Another
noted singer appearing is Nicolo
Cosentino, tenor of the Teatro Dal
Verne. Milan, and we'll known tc
radio audiences.
Tuesday comes the great Fritz
Kreisler, undoubtedly the greatest
violinist appearing today. in a re
cital at Constitution Hall, one o1
the real treats of the season.
That night the Rubinstein Club
will open its season with the first
Of a series Of recitals at the
Willard Hotel. The guest artists
all members Of the club, will bc
Mrs. Jean Coe, soprano, Mrs
Helen Lancaster, contralto, Mis-.
Margaret Stafford. soprano ant
Mrs. Adele Robinson Bush, plan
iSt.
Another taste of Russian music
will be given at the benefit fol
st. Nicholas Russian Orthodox
Church at the Washington Clut
Wednesday when Countess Eliza
beth Heiden will sing excerpts
The Washington times., 1934-12-01
Hyattsville Seeks
School Library

Mrs. E. Nelson Snouffer, jr., Of
the Hyattsville High s C h o l
faculty, seeking aid Of the COM
munity in establishing a school
library, asks donations of any and
all books that can be spared. Mrs.
Snouffer states that even If the
books can not be used in the
school library, they can be ex-
changed for others that can be
used.
The Washington times., 1934-12-01

Hfrom Rimsky- -Korsakoff's opera,
''The Night Before Christmas. :"
The church choir will also render
ancient Russian Christmas hymns.
Olga Averino, distinguished So
prano, will be the guest soloist
with the National Symphony Or
cheStra at it's Thursday afternoon
concert, singing Loeffler's great
"Canticum FratriS Soils"
Beethoven's ever popular LEO
nore' Overture will be played by
the orchestra and Scriabin's Sym.
phony No. 3, lie Devine Poeme." I"
The Washington times., 1934-12-01

take an interest in the city's fl
nances to discuss more intelli.
gently what appropriations they
believe should or should not be
made. j. c. B.
The Washington times., 1934-12-01
KARP|S LINKED
To MASSACRE
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Department of Justice with aid
ing in the murders of three
agents.
Although departmental officials
refuse to comment on the identity
of the unknown" male compan-
ion of Baby Face" Nelson at Bar
rington, and maintained strict Sc
crecy concerning Karpis' part in
the Kansas City slayings of June
II, 1888, it was learned that
Karpis and his gang are wanted
for that crime.
The Washington times., 1934-12-01
6 CIVIC GROUPS
JOIN CHEER
CLUBS

Little faces pressed against q
misty window pane hungry
young eyes feasting on the fairy.
land within-and this a part Of
the Christmas picture in Washing.
ton.
No one has visited the down.
lown section since the Christmas
displays were installed can fail to
be impressed with the fact that
fos hundreds Of little men and
women in the District the holiday
season is anything but joyful.
Longing Eyes
Every big window, crammed
with toys for happier little boys
and girls, has its ring Of shabby
youngsters pressed close to the rail
to catch a glimpse Of the glory
within.
Wistful childish voices exclaim:
"A gee, amt that cute"
On:
wouldn't / Just love to have
that doll"
Only too we'll each little one
knows that Santa Claus has lost
the address of his humble home.
Those radiant smiling dolls and
shining new bikes" are not for
them. Daddy's relief pay is barely
enough to feed and clothe them.
Christmas toys and holiday feastS
are out Of the question.
Cheer Club to Aid
The Washington Times Christ
mas Cheer Club hopes to remove,
If only for one day, that defeated
look from those wiStful little
faces. To let them share on the
holiday that all children love the
joy that should be their birth
right.
Maybe in some happier day
Christmas cheer clubs and similar
organizations will be unnecessary.
But that Utopia is still only a
dream. If these youngsters are
to have a Merry Christmas it is
up to their more fortunate neigh
bors. Up to the men and women
in washington who regard Christ
mas as something more than just
a date on the calendar.
Piled high on the desk of the
Christmas Cheer Editor are hun
dreds of letters. Each tells .
story of suffering and distress.
Cheerfully bone in many cases.
The needy all too early learn to
accept their lot.
Civic Groups Form
For 1854 days in the year they
are content to accept after a
fashion their troubles. But on
that other day, December Is. the
burden becomes too heavy for
loving fathers and mothers to
bear. They ask not for them
selves but for their little ones
boys and girls as dear to them
as are the children of luckier
parents. Father and mother love
is not confined to the fortunate.
The anxious cry of love in every
letter says:
"We cannot bear the chill
dren to be entirely disappointed
'on Christmas Day"
Every day new organizations
ioin The WaShin gton Times
Christmas Cheer Club campaign.
Latest include the Randle High
lands Citizens Association, Geor.
gia Avenue Business Mems Asso-
citation, Friendship Citizens AS
sociation, Southeast Washington
Citizens Association and Trinidad
Citizens Association.
The Washington times., 1934-12-01
Church in TakOma
To Stage Bazaar

Members Of the Ladies Aid Of
the Takoma Park Lutheran
Church, will hold their annual
bazaar and chicken dinner, Decem-
ber 6. from until 1880 p. m, in
the church.
Mrs. Walter Scheller, has been
named chairman Of the supper
committee and Miss Elizabeth
Stuerman, will have charge Of the
bazaar,
The Washington times., 1934-12-01
DESERTION CHARGED

Suit for divorce has been filed
in Montgomery county, Nd, by
Henry C. Hough against his wife.
Marjorie M. L. Hough. The plain
tiff, represented by Attorney John
Oxley Of Rockville, alleged deser.
ton,
The Washington times., 1934-12-01

geLlCly WnaC APPROPRIATIONS the
believe should or should not b
made. j, C., 3,
Street Car Service
To the Editor of The Times:
There has been much contro-
verSy over the rerouting of
street cars. A number of plans
have been submitted, their pro-
ponents claiming that they will
effect a substantial improve
ment in street car service. Pro-
posals have been made to con-
Struct SubwayS at a great ex-
penSe. Track has been ordered
abandoned and new trackage
laid.
The street car company has
undoubtedly benefited by the
street car pass system, but they
have done little to improve
service.
Although the number Of pas
Sengers using street cars has
increased, little has been done
to make the ride more pleas
ant. The street cars continue
to be slow with numerous de-
lays along the route.
Undoubtedly the lengthy dis
cussions by the Public Utilities
Commission are necessary in
any long-range planning for ef-
ficient mass transportation, but
the citizens of Washington are
entitled to some measure of re-
lief now.
According to printed reports
20 new and modern street cars
have been ordered by the Cap.
ital Transit Company for de-
livery next year. Obviously this
number is not enough, and If
the delivery of new street cars
takes several months, many
more of the cars should have
been ordered.
Perhaps if the Public Utilities
Commission tabled some Of its
blue prints long enough to WELD
a "big stick" the Transit Com
pany would take favorable &C
tion. CITIZEN
The Washington times., 1934-12-01

To the Editor Of The Times:
1t is indeed gratifying to learn
that President Roosevelt has per-
Sonally interested himself in Dis
trict government affairs to the ex-
tent of seeking q determination of
just what share Of the city's ex.
penSeS the Federal Government
should share.
In my opinion, Washingtonians
generally believe that the Federal
Government is obligated to pay a
substantial portion of this bur
den, although there is wide varia.
ton as to how much this Federal
share should be.
1t is obvious that the city's rev.
enues would be handsomely in.
creased were it able to .lect
taxes on the property on which
Government buildings are located.
Also, if it were not for the fact
that this Is the seat of the Ma
tional Government, the city would
not be compelled to appropriate
such large amounts for police and
fire protection and for schools,
since our police and fire organlza.
tionS must give protection to the
Government buildings and the
schools would not be so filled with
children whose parents are here
merely because they hold Govern.
ment jobs.
On the other hand, it can be
argued that were it not for the
fact that the seat of govern
ment is here, this would not be
such a thriving community, and
the city'S revenues would not be
anywhere near what they are.
The fact that the President
is undertaking to work out an
unbiased and just formula to be
used as a basis for figuring the
so-called lump sum" amount is
a relief. At least it should be
helpful to the members Of Con-
greSs who have to work over this
proposition every year, and should
provide the Commissioners with
guide as to how they should
figure out the city's budget each
year.
All Of this, Of course, would
aid the organizations here which
The Washington times., 1934-12-01
Letters to the Editor

Letters the Editor should eTceed
be signed BY the Dter NTH his address,
be held confidential and initials used in publication the r
Readers nUited
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-21
BRIDGE PARTY
AND SHOWER

Members of the Moose bridge
club were cohostesses with Mrs. w.
c. Denham at delightful pot luck
dinner held last night at the Den
ham home.
The affair was in honor of Mrs.
H. E. Burton who was surprised by
pink and blue shower
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Mat Forshey, Mr.. and Mrs. For
rest zinn, Mr.. and Mrs. D. l..
zinn, Mr.. and Mrs. M. A. Wilson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Burton, Mr..
and Mrs. T. L. Measures, Mr.. and
Mrs. Pete Schmitt, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. E. Burton, Mr.. and Mrs w. C.
Denham, Mrs. A. p. Baker.
Bridge was the diversion of the
evening, the attractive prizes go
ing to Mrs. Wilson and D. L. zinn
for high scores and Mr.. and Mrs.
Forshey for low.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-21
MT SIGNAL AND JASPER DEPARTMENTS
IN JOINT MEETING HELD YESTERDAY

Mt. Signal home department
held its follow-up, and also final
meeting OF the year, yesterday at
the Mt. Signal school, the Jasper
women joining them for the af-
ternoon IS program.
The morning session was devoted
to a business meeting during which
vacuum cleaner was demonstrat-
ed to the interest of the women.
After delicious pot luck lunch
con, the Jasper home department
joined with the Mt Signal women
to hear the interesting book re-
views given by Mrs. Alex McRae
whose theme was the cost of med
ical care. Mrs. c. O. Hoober Is
giving similar reviews in the north
end.
Mrs. Brandenburg introduced Ey-
allyn Boman Westerfield, county re-
corder, who discussed the duties of
office.
An appeal was made by Mrs.
Kathryn f. Watts to the mother5
TO cooperate with the school teach
ers so that the best results for the
children may be obtained.
Mrs. Frank G. Weir, formerly a
home department chairman, spoke
on syncrotaX.
Visitors from McCabe present at
the meeting were Mrs. McRae, Mrs.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-21
Noted Musicians
On Program For
State Convention

Record breaking attendance is
anticipated for the annual conven-
ton of the California Music Teach
ers' association to be held in San
Diego July 5, 6, and 7, according to
reports from the county branches
received by Paul Clark Stauffer
state president.
Among the notables who will ap-
pear in concert and recital are
John Doane, New York City; E. H
Wilcox, secretary for the Interna-
tional Bureau for Religious Music;
John M Williams. pedagogue and
speaker; Charles w. Cadman. pi-
aniSt-composer; Alfred Mirovitch,
pianist; and Homer Grunn, pianist
composer.
A number of the valley music
teachers are planning TO attend
this convention, their first since or
ganization of the Imperial Valley
branch.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-21
OF Interest to Women
NEW TEACHERS APPOINTED FOR NEXT
YEAR IN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

ley; Guy A. Weakley, Wilson, with
Sophia Dunlap as principal.
The board states Miss Margar-
ct Hedrick who has been a teacher
in our elementary schools for the
past 81 years, resigned her position
as principal of Mckinley school
because of her mothers failing
health. Miss He6rick will continue
her work as teacher, but will be
relieved, at her request, Of the re-
SponSibllity and extra work which
naturally falls on the principal.
1.-The board of trustees, SUPER
intendent, teachers. pupils, parents.
appreciate the years of faithful
and efficient service which have
been rendered TO the district by
Miss Hedrick. While We regret
losing her services as principal. we
are happy that she can continue
as a teacher in our system. Her
personality and character inspire
all of us to greater achievement
and higher ideals. Miss Hedrick
exemplifies in her life and char
acter all those desirable traits
which parents should and do wish
for in the one who teaches their
children"
The superintendent S office is
now busily engaged in completing
annual reports, making the budget
and purchasing equipment and
supplies for the ensuing years.
Due to CWA work there is
minimum OF building, repair and
painting to be done and what little
remains to be done will be taken
care of by the regular janitors who
will be on part time.
The board gave the superintend-
ent permission to spend the sum-
mer working on the educational
survey which is based upon the
tests which were administered the
latter part of May Since the data
from this testing program will be
used in the reorganization of
schools in the change from the
semi-annual to the annual promo
ton plan, it was considered de-
sirable to have the guidance and
of the school of education
at the University of Southern CAL
ifornia. Weakley will be in the
office occasionally to take care of
the necessary routine work.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-21
ALL.BRAN RELIEVED
HIS CONSTIPATION
Delicious Cereal Brought New
Health to Mr.. Bartholomew

We quote from his voluntary let
ter: 81 had considerable trouble
with my stomach. Digestion was
out of the question. / got medicine
which gave me only temporary
relief.
"Then / thought Of taking ALL
BRAN. / started eating cereal dish
full two or three times a day.
@It has been over a year now
since / ate that first dish of bran,
but from that day to this / have had
the pleasure of enjoying the proper
functioning of the digestive organs.
"Thanks to ALL-BRAN. still eat
it regularly and like it better all
the time."-Lester Bartholomew,
Cadillac, Mich.
Constipation is usually due to
lack of "bulk" to exercise the intes-
tines, and vitamin B to promote
elimination. ALL-BRAN supplies
both, as well as iron for the blood.
The "bulk" in ALL-BRAN is much
like that of leafy vegetables. Ger
tainly this food is more natural
than taking harmful patent medi-
cines. Two tablespoonfuls daily
will usually overcome most types of
constipation. With each meal in
chronic cases. If not relieved this
way, see your doctor.
Get the red-and-green package at
your grocer's. Made by Kellogg in
Battle Creek.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-21
Verna Mae Palmer
H a S Delightful
Birthday Party

One of the prettiest parties of
the week took place last night at
the E. L. Palmer home, 35l Holt
avenue, when Verna Mae Palmer
celebrated her 18th birthday.
A group of her friends was in
yited to celebrate the occasion and
spent the evening in a series of
amusing games for which Lenna-
We've Arnold and Lee Young won
the prizes.
A delicious watermelon feed was
enjoyed later in the evening and
of course the traditional birthday
cake was featured in their re-
freshments. Favors were attract
i've miniature girls dressed in red
frocks, carrying out the effective
color scheme.
Guests included: Ruth Rosen-
baum. Willard Rosenbaum, Janice
Brown, JeSSica Brown, Edgar
Young, Roberta Bartholomew, Ell
len Holt, Josephine Hamilton, Don
na Jean Palmer, Mildred Frohly.
Walter Lee Palmer, Barbara Rob-
ertson, Edgar Palmer, Ethel Hurst,
Virginia Palmer, James House,
Dorothy Woodward. Leota Schafer,
Lee Young. Joe Northrop, Bobby
Wilson, Opal Ann Creed, "Kelly"
Kellogg, Henry House. Barbara Cot
ney, Lennavieve Arnold.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-21
STYLE CHATS
With ALMA ARCHER

Sailors better beware if they take
along sailing girl who knows how
to dress her part. And a girl S
part isn't exactly that of a stooge
either, although it is nice to be
equipped with the correct repartee
in case the sailboat gets confused
and dumps all guests into the sound.
Until now, most women sailors
wrapped up in a raincoat and called
it day, but now famous young
skipper has designed suit that
will make anyone swallow her gum.
1t looks like a steal from Com
mander Byrd's Arctic costumes
without the fur, but the hooded
pullover and trousers are fashion,
ed of wind-proof and water-repel-
lent Wamsutta sailcloth, the same
stuff that makes the sails. The
jacket has slide fastening, draw
strings at the face line of the hood,
and fportholes' In the pockets for
modern drainage These sailing
suits are a swell extra gadget. in
cidentally, for a camp or resort for
the rainy days. as they slip right
over your shorts or swim suit.
Pear growers of California, Ore
gon, and Washington have agreed
to prorate their crop this year.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-21
LOCAL COUPLE
WEDS IN YUMA

Miss Marie C. Williams and John
R. Baird, both of this city, sur
prised their friends in Ell Centre
today with the news of their mar
riage performed last night in Yu-
ma, Ariz., by Judge Freeman.
The bride was charming in her
wedding outfit, white sports out
fit with white accessories. Joe
Maggie accompanied them and act
ed as best man.
Mrs. Baird comes from Los An
geles and has been in this city ap-
proximately two months where she
has been connected with Cornet s
store, assisting in the work of
installing the new Yuma shop.
The groom comes from Kansas
City where his family resides and
has made his home here for the
past four years. He is employed
at Clements Drug store.
Both have many friends in this
city who will be interested in their
marriage. Mr.. and Mrs. Baird are
at home to their friends at 612
Olive avenue.
Imperial Valley press., 1934-06-21
SOCIAL CLUB TO
MEET IN CALEXICO

Instead of the annual all day
outing at Live Oaks which was
scheduled for Tuesday, June 26,
members of the White Shrine social
club have planned to hold regu-
lar meeting at Calexico.
The Calexico members are invit-
ing Shrine members and Eastern
Star members .terested to join
them.
A pot luck luncheon will take
place at the home of Mrs. j. H.
Mccoy, 215 Rosemont, at 1915, each
member being asked to bring her
own service.
For those who prefer it, lunch
con will be served at 1890 at the
De ANA, but those planning to at
tend either luncheon are asked to
make reservations by Saturday
night with Mrs. Lee Little or Mrs
Bert Reddish of Calexico.
During the afternoon bridge vii
be played at the De AnZa.