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The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-21
TEXAS WOMAN CHARGED WITH POISONING HER DAUGHTER, l2
 SUPPOSED DIED PERITONTTIS
Officers Plan Exhume Body Of Second Daughter Who Died Six Months Ago
(By The Associated Press)

Greenville, Texas, March 21 - Mrs. Velma Patter- son, 34, accused Friday of fatally poisoning one of her daughters was silent in the jail today.
 Officers planned to ex- hume the body of her sec ond daughter when they found pictures of two child ren, Billie Fac and Dor othy McCasland. II and 12 years old, suspicious, when the daughters died only a month apart, six months af- ter the death of their step father, Bill Patterson.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-21
Entire U. s. Fleet At San Pedro
 Unexpectedly Ordered To Sea
(By The Associated Press)

San Pedro, March 2lst- The entire fleet, both here and in the San Diego areas was unexpectedly ordered to sea at 4 P. M. today to drill in expeditions, depar ture from their bases to be without prior warning
 They are due to return to their bases within two days The fleet had just returned from five days secret exer-
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-21

ed in Pittsburgh and more than six thousand in Johns town, and are trying in every way to cleanup the debris caused by the floods.
 Without heat, many are ill, in all sections. More than three millions of doll ars in damages are report ed in the Johnstown sec ton. At Williamsport, Pa., fifteen thousand are home less, and the clothing need is acute. Poor communica- tions are hampering efforts to determine deaths, dam ages and relief needs, Fires are reported everywhere with the temperature sligh tly above freezing.
 The New England states are facing feeding problems as. industry continues at a standstill in the Connecti- cutt and Merrimack river valleys. The Lowell, Mass. textile mills are all idle.
 Rumford, Maine, the lost town has only one means of communication-an anna teur wireless operator, who SC feeble signals are grad ually becoming weaker, as his power decreases.
 Robert McGregor, a news paperman flew over Hart ford and reported: Roofs of buildings penetrated the great blanket of water like tiny islands. Airfield ham, gars appeared as titled rafts and factories surrounded by water resembled Ellis Island. Flocks of people lining the waterfronts ap' peared as black, moving chains. The Willimantie Bridge, submerged at one end, seemed to tip into the water like a huge roller coaster"
 The Massachusetts senate today passed a bill provid ing that seven hundred ane fifty thousand dollars bt appropriated immediately j for relief.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-21
Health Service Establishing Emergen-
 cyStations Guard Against Epidemics
Further Storm Warnings Broadcast
 Rain and Snow Falling Hard Today
(By The Associated Press)

Undated, March 21-The North Atlantic Coast today saw the Weather Bureau hang up storm warnings,as snow intensified the suffer- ing in the Pittsburgh,J Johns town and Wheeling areas.
 The Connecticut River has wrought widespread havoc at Hartford and Mid dletoWn.
 The death list todate mum bers 167, and fears are eX- pressed that the toll will mount much higher. Near ly three hundred thousand people are homeless over the entire areas affected by tn floods. and damages are around three hundred mill ion dollars.
 The fifty-two foot floor crest of the Ohio River, which inundated the low land areas from Marietta to Cincinnati,is slowly dimin- ishing.
 Proctorville, Ohio resi- dents awoke to find them selves this morning on an island. Ferry boats hastily carried them across the rlV CT to higher ground.
 Hartford & MiddletoWn Conn.,, are without power or light after a night of ter TOT. Rain today is falling in sheets adding to the dan- ger of further rises in the level of the flood waters.
 The Quinnebaugh Dam near Danielson, Connecti- cutt is in danger of being swept out, as threatened storms brought new fiooo danger to the area. Pneumonia and water shortages are one of the big gest threats now, as the U s. Public Health Service went into action setting uT emergency chlorination sy: temS.
 In Pennsylvania, snow hampered cleanup work Twenty-Five thousand WPt workers have been mobiliz
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-21

Martin explained his ac- ton in committing the sen- tences, saying that he could not bring himself to believe that the people desired the spectacle of hanging two immature youths.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-21

We saw two Women'S de- batting teams the othernite and found ourselves will ing to embrace either the negative or the affirmative.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-21
Post Office COnfirmations

(By The Associated PreSs)
 Washington, March 21 - The Senate today confirm ed the appointment of Ser ena B. Pollack of Anchor age as postmistress. and Otto H. Kulper of Cordoya for postmaster.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-21
Juneau Men Testify In
 Discrimination Hearing
lBy The Associated Press

Juneau, March 20 - Ro- bert Kannviden, Eli Lund- strom, George Hall and John Nelson testified be- fore the Alaska Juneau Mine discrimination hear ing being conducted by the
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-21
ciSeS OHShOre.

ClSeS OffSnOre.
 Today's orders affected II battleships, 13 heavy auxiliary type vessels here, besides a score of destroy CTS, light cruisers and sub- marines at San Diego, all under the command of Ad- miral J. M. Reeves.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-21

Their father, Lester Me Casland, was serving a rum term in prison when his wife divorced him and mar ried Patterson. McCasland is being held as a material witness.
 The woman was charged with murder when a chem ist's report showed poison had been administered, af- ter Billie Fac Patterson's death had been attributed to peritonitis.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-21

London, March 21 - Or ficial quarters today an nounced they had invited Herr Hitler to make count CT proposals to the tenta- tive plan of the four re- maining Locarno members, tempering the sharpness of the peace plan as outlined yesterday.
 Anthony Eden told spec ial ambassador von Ribbon trop, before the latter took off on his return flight to Germany that the powers would be available any time the Germans were ready.
 French sources reported that France had made five concessions,in coming to an agreement over the four power proposal announced Friday, and in return eff fecting a virtual military
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-21

National Labor Relations Board, that they had been dropped out of the union because of radicalism and other reasons, when they returned to the mine when it re-opened after the sum- mer'S strike.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-21
FRANCE MAKES , CONCESSIONS TOCERMANY IN COMINCTOAC-
 REENIENT 4 POWER TREATY
Hitler Is Invited To Make Counter
 Proposals To Peace Plan
(By ihe Associated PreSs)

alliance with Great Brit ain, Belgium and Italy.
 Following are the pur- ported five concessions ag- reed to by France:
 1. That France would take no immediate Rhine land action as the Locarno treaty permitted, under its terms, governing violations.
 7. She agreed to the plan not including sanctions or punitive action against Ger 
 3. She dropped the stip- ulation that Germany must remove her troops,
 4. She agreed to drop the Franco-SoViet pact, if the Hague Court decided against it.
 5. If the courts decision is favorable. she is not to insist that Germany with draw her Rhineland troops.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-21
Governor Troy Asks Alaska To
 Contribute Aid Flood Sufferers
(By The Associated PresS)

Juneau, March 21-Gov- ernor John w, Troy yester day urged Alaskans to raise quickly eighteen hundred dollars for the Red Cross Flood Relief.
 Tt should be remember ed he who gives quickly to this cause, gives doubly. It would be greatly to the Northland's credit if it giv- es more than is asked, v said the governor.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-21

The special request of the Governor of Alaska, was published in yesterdays is- sue of the Nome Daily Mug get.
The Nome daily nugget., 1936-03-21

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Undated, March 21-The ed in Pittsburgh and more North Atlantic Coast today than six thousand in Ohns- saw the Weather Bureau town, and are trying in hang up storm warningsas every way to cleanup the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-20
2D.C. STUDENTS
WIN AWARDS

WORCESTER, Mass, May 20
Two Washington boys were among
the 80 successful applicants for
naturalization scholarships at
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
for the year 1936-37. Commander
Ralph Earle, president Of the in
stitute, announced today.
The scholars from the Capital
are Richard Coleman, OF 1882
Otis st. N. E., and Kenneth H.
Mcclure, of 1907 Evarts S. N. E.
Both boys are graduates of Nc
Kinley High School. Coleman, a
member Of the National Honor
Society, is a member of the de-
batting team, captain of the cadet
corps and president Of he Math-
ematicS Club. Mcclure is vale
dictorian Of his graduating class,
a sergeant Of the band, an orcheS-
ira member, advertising manager
of he high school paper and cap
tain of the school bowling team.
Basis Of the scholarship awards
was scholarship, need, personality
and extra-curricular activities.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-20
Delegates Named
AnacOstia Drive

With nine unit associations Of
the Southeast Council of Citizens
Associations participating in a
membership drive, the Anacostia
Citizens Association, having in
creased it's membership 200 per
cent, was announced the winner
of q loving cup donated by w. A.
Maio, council president, at meet
ing held last night at the Buch-
anan School.
The Randle Highlands Citizens
Association, with an increase of
ia per cent, the second highest,
was awarded a gavel made by
Grin j. Davy, secretary, from
wood removed from the roof of
the White House, which recently
underwent repairs.
Chester w. Holmes, principal
of the Anacostia Junior High
School, in an address, outlined
the advantages of a 30-minute
additional school day, as an ex-
pertinent to eliminate home study
in the lower grades.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-20
CHARITY BALL
SET MAY II

Plans were completed today for
the first annual Charity Ball of
the Italian Ladies of Charity in
the Grand Ballroom Of the vii,
lard Hotel from 10 p. m. to l a. m.
Wednesday, May q.
Under general direction Of Mrs.
Amadeo DeBernardo, president of
the society, active supervision of
the ball will be in the hands of
the dance committee composed OF
Mrs. Ralph Colella, chairwoman !;
Mrs. Philip Manuel, Mrs. Jerry
DeLesio, Mrs. Frank Shorty, Mrs.
Arsilio Branca and Miss Grace
Manuel.
Miss r. L. Smith is in charge
Of publicity, while the reception
committee includes DR.. Salvador
Floria, William Maio, Mrs. Cert
rude Horrigan, archdiocesan pres
ident Of the Ladies of Charity,
and Mrs. George O'Connor, presi-
dent of the Ladies of Charity of
Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-20
C0LLEGIANS
SING TONIGHT

COLLEGE PARK, Md, May 20.
A chorus of 60 trained voices Of
the combined Mems Glee Club
and Women's Chorus of the Uni
verSity of Maryland will present a
concert tonight in the Agriculture
auditorium on the Maryland cam
pus. Harlan Randall, noted Wash
ington musician and professor Of
music at Maryland, will direct the
concert.
Features of the concert will be
the two solos by Wayne Hamilton,
Oakland, Md. and duet by Ruth
Lowry, Baltimore, and Roswell
Bryant, Takoma Park.
The Mems Glee Club will pre-
sent Hahn's "Invictus," McGill's
"Duna," Parker's Lamp of the
West" Chantey's "Hoodah Day."
and Bliss Mosquitoes" while the
Women's Chorus will sing Indian
Dawn" by Zamezicy, "Giannina
Mia" by Friml, and Brahms
Lullaby"
Walter lux, New Britain, Conn,
and Mrs. Jesse Blaisdell, River,
dale, Md, will accompany the
chorus,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-20
N. ]. School Gusts
5 Students For
Flag Insult

NEW YORK, May 20.-An
American flag tied into 10 knots
and stuffed into a closet snapped
the patience of the Orange, N. j.,
High School authorities. AS a re-
suit, five junior and senior stu
dents, ranging in ages from II to
19 years, were suspended.
Their permanent punishment
will be determined at a meeting
Of the Orange Board of Education
which its president, John j..
Booth, has called for tomorrow.
The Is knots, it Is believed, rep
resented the 13 members Of q
mystic society Of the schools stu
dents known as The Secret Circle
and Master Minds.
The secret group was blamed
for these depredations, and also
was accused of stripping non
member students Of their trousers
on the school grounds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-20
Capital High Schools
Plan Citizen Awards

Medals for good citizenship will
be awarded at all graduating
classes of District high schools
and junior high schools during
the coming two weeks. Fifty
such awards made by the Amer
lean Legion are being sent to
the principals Of various schools.
One is to be issued to the grad
uating student of each division
who is best versed in the prin-
ciples of leadership and good
citizenship.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-20
CITIZENS ROW
OVER LOCAL
VOTING
A. J. DRISCOLL,
Citizens Association Editor

Citizens Association Editor
Whether the District should
have national representation in
Congress, or a more liberal form
Of suffrage, proved a most trouble
some problem for the Petworth
Citizens Association, during last
nights meeting in the Petworth
School.
Discussion arose over the adop'
ton Of a substitute report by
James G. Yaden, favoring the cleo
ton by popular vote of the two
civilian commissioners and a city
council, the commissioners to ap'
point all local boards. subject to
confirmation by the council.
The substitute being offered to
replace a committee report which
opposed any change in the ass
cion's previous demand for ma
tional representation. 1t was
finally decided after prolonged de-
bate, that the matter should go
over until the September meeting,
at which William NICK. Clayton
will be invited to speak on local
self-government for the District,
as the special order of business.
Protest Building
A petition signed by IA prop
erty owners against an apartment
house in the 1900 block of Eighth
st. N. W., allegedly operated IN
violation of the zoning laws, was
presented to the association by
Robert L. Irwin. The matter was
referred to the zoning committee,
of which Timothy T. Tincher is
chairman, for investigation and
report, with power to take appro-
pirate action should the regula-
lions be violated.
In order that pictures may be
exhibited at the Colony Theater
especially suited for school chill
dren, the owner suggested the as
ISOLATION to appoint a committee
on review. Mrs. Horace j. Phelps
was named as committee chair
man, to cooperate with Parent
Teachers Associations and other
groups.
Fight Sports Arena
The association voted to con-
tinue it's fight against a proposed
sports arena at Arkansas Avenue
and Upshur Street, and requested
notification by the District build
ing inspectors office of any appli-
cation that may be filed in the
future, in order that churches, and
other organizations may enlist in
the fight.
A resolution by Walter H. Con-
way was adopted requesting City
Postmaster Vincent Burke to con-
tinue the Petworth postoffice in
its present location, 1909 Ninth
st. N. W., the lease on the building
it was revealed was about to expire.
A protest was ordered sent to
the Capital Transit Company, re-
garding the failure of street cars
at the Park Road terminus of the
Eleventh Street line to wait for
passengers being discharged from
the PetWorth buses.
Delegates Named
Mrs. j. w. Utley and Mrs.
Phelph, were named by President
Earl w. Cooper, delegates to the
city-wide playground council.
w. N. Barrett, chairman of the
special membership committee re.
ported 131 new applications, plac-
ing the total membership at 1,131.
It was ordered the drive continue
during the summer recess with
1000 as the goal, in order to pass
the Chevy Chase Citizens AsSoci-
alton whose roster numbers 1900.
The group last night adjourned
not to meet again until the third
Tuesday in September.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-20
Optometrists to Meet

Optometrists Of the District Of
Columbia Optometric Society ex-
tension program will meet tonight
at 8 o'clock in the Washington
Loan and Trust Building.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-06-12

sion ever existed, and reminds one
of the gay EOS. when this build
ing was known as the Golden West
and where colossal casino was
operated. The old Golden West ca
sine did an estimated business OF
$4,000 annually. Among the oper-
ators were two Jewish gamblers
from the East who had interest in
gambling Clubs in Detroit, st. Lou
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-06-12
CITIZENS URGED TO.
REGISTER FOR FALL
GENERAL ELECTION

SEATTLE, WASH, Especially =
To vote is not only a privilege, but
it is every citizens duty to take
an active part in the government
Of his country, Mrs. Neil Hang,
President of the Washington Con-
gness Of Parents and Teachers said
today IN 4 letter to Governor Clar-
ence %. Martin, endorsing the
Governors proclamation naming
June 7 to 10 Registration Week
I'VE as an organization have al
ways urged our members to vote
as part of our citizenship work as
well as our legislative plan. We
feel that every citizen should vote
according to the dictates of his
conscience, and that he should not
neglect this privileged opportunity
afforded by our Constitution Mrs.
Haig said
Erwin E. King, master of the
Washington State Grange, in en-
dorsing the proclamation said:
This is a day OF lodging re-
sponsibilities, as well as day of
unrest and dissatisfaction. May we
resolve to meet the issues and re-
sponsibilities now by registering,
and at election time perform our
duty by voting our convictions.
CONTINUED on Page Seven
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-06-12
FOUR NORTHWEST
GIRLS GRADUATE


Miss Naomi Tigg, major in So
GEOLOGY will receive a bachelor Of
arts degree from the University of
Washington on June Is. Miss Tigg
hopes OF do graduate case work at
the University next year. She is
a member of Alpha Omicron chap
ter, Delta Sigma Theta sorority
and acted as secretary of the vag-
abond Club, interracial organjza-
ton on the campus last year
Three A. X. AS Graduate
Three members of Beta Theta
Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha sor-
GRITTY are to be graduated this term
from northwest colleges.
Miss Sadie Mae McIver, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Cecile Sampson McIver
will receive her bachelor of arts de-
gree from the University of Wash
ingten on June Is. Miss McIver
majored in economics and hopes to
secure a position in her field. She
is an efficient stenographer having
held the position of secretary-sten-
ographer for the Northwest Enter
prise for six years.
Marking an important step in
the life of Mrs. N. E. Holsclaw
was the comforting upon her on
Friday, May 20, at Whitworth col
lege of the degree of bachelor of
arts. She is majoring in history
and education and mirroring in
English.
Mrs Holsclaw, who has been
teaching this year at sapulpa, Ok
lahoma, spent three summer SEES
sions at Whitworth. She also at
tended the former Spokane univers-
ity and the State Teachers Col
lege at Pittsburg, Kan, as well as
taking extension work from Wash
ington Satte College.
Miss Helen zellena Dundee,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Earl 1.
of Spokane was graduated
with high honors from the depart
ment of Music IF the State Col
lege of Washing 1on on June 8.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-06-12
1ess-The Banner Year
The year Of realization of eff
forts for the Provisional
Committee


At the monthly meeting of
March. 1896, was read commune
cation from the Metropolitan Board
informing the Provisional Commit
tee that recognizing the want and
need for recreational activities in
the area. it was decided to estab-
lish an East Madison Branch of the
Y. M. c. A. to serve resident Of
the East Madison district, and the
committee was assured that no
longer were they considered a
Provisional committee, but were
accepted as a recognized branch,
subject to the same supervision
and advice as other established
branches. To this end Mr.. A. G.
Barnett, of the Metropolitan Board,
was assigned Advisor of the East
Madison Branch of the Y. M. c. A.
coIman Estate Donates Property
Growing all has been the do
nation by the Colman Estate of
the property located at 23rd Ave
and East Olive St., formerly known
as THE Tennis Club" The temper
airy building on this location is be-
ing improved under supervision Of
the Executive Committee of which
Mr. e. r. Chainey is chairman and
Mr. Ernest Alexander, Chairman
of the Financial Committee. Assist
ance has been secured from the n
Y, A. Federal program. and six
young people have already beer
assigned to the Branch with Mr.
Joseph Hollifield as group leader
and Miss Dorothy Alexander as
his assistant. Glasses are now ac-
tive in the building.
Among the activities of 1886 was
Variety Show in May, supervis-
ed by Mr.. James Clayton. Jr., who
is chairman of the Entertainment
Committee.
A hardball team, under the sup
ervision Of Mr.. P. Barnett, Chair
man Of men and boys activities
was formed This group played in
the League Team.
A softball team, directed by Has
kell Campbell, Secretary of the
Organization, was also formed
This team is member of the Y.
M. c. A. League.
An octette of mixed voices ar
ranged by Mr., Flemming through
the courtesy of the WPA has con-
tributed music to local churches
and organizations.
Three boxing classes with boys
rotating ages 1926 are conducted
in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium,
23rd Ave. and E. Olive, by Mr..
Frisco McGale, professional box
Continued on Page Seven)
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-06-12
PINE FOREST WORKS
TO ACCEPT NEGROES

Many more men are stin needed
for work in the pine forests IF
Eastern Washington and northern
Idaho by the Blister Rust Control
division Of the Department OF Ag-
riculture Of Spokane, Stephen N.
wykoff. Senior Pathologist in
charge, annosinced today There
has been some misunderstanding
concerning this work and those
who are eligible for selection, wy
koff says. When the work first
opened, only white workers were
enrolled. but that regulation has
been changed, Wykoff states. BY
an order from Washington y G.
Hereafter Negroes, properly CO.
titled from the relief rolls, OF those
who until recently have been en-
ployed on WPA projects viii be
eligible for this work The men
win work for the Department Of
Agriculture, Wykoff says, and not
the Works Progress .Administra-
ton, but they viii be enrolled for
the work in Seattle at 314 Alaska
Building, a WPA office in charge
of William Knox. In o,Ler cities
applicants should apply q, he Ma
tional Unemployment Service Of
flee nearest their nomes
Security wages win be paid. the
minimum being $4,000 month. of
which the government takes one
fifth IF each days pay for board,
Wykoff states. The men will be
furnished sleeping quarters and
equipment without charge All they
need to take with them to Spokane
is suitable clothing for outdoor
work and personal toilet equip
ment. The work lasts until October
LIST.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1936-06-12

Hood Canal, an ideal outing area
off,iring every vacation facility, Is
bit an hour and a half from Sc
a.tle. Here Is a marvellous drive
along the clear blue waters of this
winding arm Of the sea, in the very
sh;,dow of the olymplcs. Hood
Canal has many warm water bath
ing beaches, and Is also a favorite
with salt water fishermen. A spe-
cIal Invitation has been extended by
the Hood Canal Playground Asso-
citation to all those interested In
outdoor recreation to spend holt
days on Hood Canal. The Princess
Kathleen, lower, popular ship OF
the Canadian Pacific, now on the
regular schedule between Seattle,
Victoria and Vancouver.