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The Washington times., 1936-02-28
Swanson Improved

Secretary Of the Navy Swanson
was reported by physicians at
Naval Hospital yesterday as rest
ing comfortably" and gradually
recovering from the pleurisy which
followed Q fall in which be broke
q rib.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
EARLE EVELAND, Mgr

THURSDAY and FRIDAY, Dee.
17-1S-Gene Autry, Smiley Bur-
nette, Frances Grant and The Light.
crust Doughboys in "Oh Susanna.
New mirth and melody. Seventh
chapter of "Phantom Rider" And
Otto Kruger and Marguerite
Churchill in "Dracula's Daughter"
Not for small children or nervous
folks. If you like thrills, here it is.
One show each evening, at 1880.
Admission 10 and zoe.
SATURDAY, Dec 19-Gene Ray
mond, Ann Sothern and Jessie Ralph
in walking On Air" A gay COM
,edy with tuneful songs. Cartoon.
Comedy Shows, Z, 8, IL. Admis-
sion, 10c.
SUNDAY and MONDAY, Dec 20
21-Joe f. Brown, Joan Blondell
and Winifred Shaw in "Sons O.
Guns" From that famous Broad
way musical hit, with even bigger
and better songs and laughs than
Bright Lights" and by far the
greatest cast he's ever had. A pref
ty technicolor subject Changing
the Guard" with Sibyl Jason. Pathe
News. Two shows Sunday night, at
| Z and 8. One show Monday night,
at 8. Admission 10 and soc.
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
Telephone Tired. McConnelsville,
20. Or write to HARRY BALDER-
SON, 200 Frebis avenue, Columbus.
10. m2tf

NEW AND USED Auto Parts,
ring gears, axles, drive shafts,
mufflers for 1858 Chevrolet; al
so for model A Fords, 1892.
Brake lining for Chevrolet and mod
Ell A Fords, and Fords. Model A
heads; front springs that don't sag;
Chevrolet heads, and all accessories.
The most complete stock in Morgan
county. I buy iron. batteries, rad
iators, all metals.-PRICE AUTO
WRECKING, South Fifth street,
Phone 36-Black. 16a3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
Our Christmas Party

All children of the grade schools
and their mothers or guardians are
cordially invited to our Christmas
party Thursday afternoon, Dec. "A,
at 2 o'clock The picture will be
Freddie Bartholomew, Micky Room
ey and Jackie Searl in Little Lord
Fauntleroy." Cartoon. A good
time is in store for you. Bring the
children and forget your Christmas
worries for a couple of hours. Do
your shopping and we will take care
Of your packages, while you are in
the theatre.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

HORSES, cows, dead, old or dis
abled, removed free of charge any
distance Prompt service. Phone
County GLIB, day or night and
Sunday. Reverse phone charges,
Call collect.-THE MARIETTA
FERTILIZER CO., Marietta, Ohio.
26n6
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

WANT to announce that I will
be in McConnelsville every Satur-
day, to do horse shoeing, and l will
go to the country whenever called.
For appointment call Dr. F. B. Ray
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

The Mary Reed missionary So
ciety met Tuesday evening at the
home of Mrs. Russell Sears, with
Mrs. Harry Harris and Mrs. j. G.
Scott assistant hostesses. A Christ
mas program included Christmas
carols sung by Mrs. Scott, and a
dramatic reading by Rev. Paul I.
Wachs. There was a Christmas tree
with exchange Of gifts, and in the
social hour following refreshments
were served.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

WPA workers are cutting a ditch
at north side of the fair ground
track to keep the earth from caving
in, until piling can be driven. The
fair board has purchased the piling,
and they will be driven by WPA la
Dor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
Masonic Installation

Regular communication of Cor
inthian lodge, No. Ill, F.. & A. NJ,
Tuesday, Dec. %, at 1880 p. m. In
stallation of officers. A good at
tendance is desired.-W. J. Elliott.
w. M; 0. A. Richardson, Sec'y.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

1t seems that more papers and
litter of all sorts are flying over our
recently. Why not take care
Of it and present clean holiday
front? t?-Community Civic Club.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

OtisaKincaid who returned to his
home near JoetoWn several weeks
ago, from Bethesda hospital, where
he was taken following bad frac-
ture of his leg, and who since COM
ing home has been ill with asthma,
as now doing fairly well.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
Male Help Wanted
HAVE OPENING in Morgan con

HAVE OPENING in Morgan coun-
your feet fast without starting cap
|ital Should make $4,000 up first
month Permanent business with
bright future. Write MR.. STOUT,
p. o. Box 1859, Columbus, o. 3d3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS with
Johnston's Chocolates Stan
berry Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Mr.. S. D. Taylor of Beverly, who
has been suffering with an infection
in his hand is better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Plenty of fresh Columbia cement,
galvannealed wire, galvanized and
roll roofing on hand, at all times
SUPPLY co. o22tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

LEATHER GOODS--Pocket Books
Bill Folds, Coin Purses, Card Cases,
Key Cases, Bill Folds, Key and Gig
arctic Cases in Sets.-The Stanbery
Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Miss Elizabeth Mccain and DR.. L.
F. Meara OF GAINESVILLE were guests
here Sunday evening Of Miss Jessie
Mckinney, at the home of the lat
ter's mother, Mrs. George McEl-
hiney. Miss McCann is society edi-
tor of the GAINESVILLE Times Signal,
and as writer Of poetry is winning
wide recognition.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

|. See the newest Magic Chefs with
many advanced exclusive features
that revolutionize modern cooking
service skyscraper construction
swing out elevated broiler, divided
cooking top, new high speed oven,
and with all the standard Magic
Chef features. See Christmas dis
play at Morris Hardware.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

FOR CHRISTMAS Electric
heating pad, Thermal modern heat
ing pad. Flashlight,- The Stanbery
Pharmacy
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
BULK DATES
3 lbs, 25c

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IL you wish to invest your money SO
it will bring you $50, consider
| real estate.
TANGERINES, this week, dOz.--15c
Special prices on Oranges.
With every ST purchase of grocer
les, 10 fb Sugar ------------47
Farms in Deerfield township-Mc-
Intosh's, eli acres, $500; Leigh
ty farm, 245 acres, $4,000.
The Il. e. Pierpoint farm, ~ acres,
good buildings, just off s. HI. No.
377, near Riecker's, price, 1000.
The Stockton farm about one-fourth
mile from Glouster, is an excellent
farm, 1872 acres, $4,000.
Properties in Chesterhill, PennsviIle,
Malta and McCOnnelsville, for sale.
Albert Singree farm, 1O1 acres, $3,-
500.
A Broom house in GAINESVILLE on
Shawnee avenue, No. 23, corner
lot listed for taxes at $4,000, will
sell for $2,1OO.
The Jesse Wilson farm, near Bishop
Vile, 1O2 acres, $1,000.
The lot near Kraps & BetZ' store is
well located for business rooms.
A ridge farm, Center township, 215
acres, II buildings, 2 " miles from
Coal Run.
The John Drake farm, 1O4 acres,
good 8-room house, 10 acres bot
tom land. Consideration, $4,000.
The three lots on Kcnnebec hill be-
longing to Mrs. Jackson is a bar
gain. Price $3.50.
The Howard Hooper property on
Fifth street, i'm good condition. |
Consideration, 5000.
A nice home 400 feet from court |
house, $4,000. Possession April |
L.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

See us for work gloves. A large
selection to choose from-STAND-
ARD SUPPLY co. o22tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Mrs. Shelton Root of Berea, who
is here visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur McLucas, is not i'll good
health
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

CCNKLIN FOUNTAIN PENS, desl,
sets, pen and pencil sets.-The stan
berry Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
EIGHT SPECIAL BARGAIN
DAYS AT MENDEL'S

Come in and see the many nice
things we have. All priced to sell
in eight days, at
MENDEIiS
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

WE HAVE the Diamond L Truck
account. If it's truck you need
come in and look one over-we
have a dem onstrator. Used for GAL.
18x32 Case tractor.-MUSKIN
VALLEY IMPLEMENT & SUPPLY
Malta, o. Phone 269-Green. jl4tl
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
Classified Advertising
FOR RENT
FOR RENT

FURNISHED ROOMS, or rooms
for light housekeeping EDITH
HOFFMAN,, Malta. Phone 8-Black
3d3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

The finest line Of boys Sleds we
have ever had, at the Malta Hard
ware CO. lUd2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Mrs. Smith who resides at the NJ
NJ. Richardson residence here, re-
Gently fell down a fight of stairs,
sustaining scalp wound and other
Injuries. However they are not con-
sidered serious.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

PERFUMES and perfume sets in
Coty's, Yardley's, Houbigauts, and
Evening in Paris.-The Stanbery
Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
HOME MARKETS

Electric and Gas Coffee Brewers,
at the Malta Hardware Co. 1912
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Mr.. Roy Ham Of the Happy Hol-
low road sustained severe bruises
Friday when struck and knocked
down by chit and run" truck driv.
oF
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

GAMES-Easy Money. Bingo, An
agrams, Rook, Wings, Finch, Back
CANNON and Playing Cards.-The
Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Don't fail to see the big fight for
the championship of the first series
in the Morgan county Industrial
Standard Oils VS.. Twin City
Orphans, Tuesday evening, Dec %.
Admission, adults and high school
students, zoe. Grade pupils, 10c.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Don't forget we will again be
headquarters for coal and gas heat
ers of all kinds. s.-STANDARD SUP
PLY co. s3tf
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Mr.. Homer Tavenner, who under
went an operation at Bethesda hos
pital several weeks ago, for bladder
trouble, has been brought to his
home and is now able to be about
some.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Mr.. Floyd Davis, who has charge
Of the government works here, has
purchased the Miss Elsie Sheetz
property near the cemetery, former
ly the Caroline Morris property. He
bought it as an investment
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Boys Single Shot and Repeating
Rifles, at the Malta Hardware Com
pany. 10d2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Mrs. A. N. Kishler and children
Albert, jr, and 10 Ann of New Lex
ington visited here Sunday with the
formers mother, Mrs. c. H. Fouts,
and brother, G.. NJ Birch, and wife.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Electric Grills and Toasters, at
the Malta Hardware Co. 10d2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

son was born Sunday to Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold Walker priscilla
Sims), Bristol township.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

SOMETHING Monogram
med Playing Cards, two decks for
$1-The Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

John Ogleyee, near Meigs, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Oglevee, who un-
derwent an appendicitis operation
Friday at Bethesda hospital, is do
ing nicely. His sister, Miss Chris
tine OgleVee, r. NJ, is the nurse in
charge.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Electric Heating Pads, at the NAL
ia Hardware Co. 1902
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
Attention Legionnaires!

There will be pot luck supper
Friday night. A turkey will be Civ
en- away free.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Center grange, Dec. 10, at 7:30
p. M. Singing of Christmas carols;
roll call; each one bring baby pic
ture for contest; reading, keeping
Christmas" lecturer; story, "Why
the Chimes Rang" chaplain; sug-
gestions for proper observance of
Christmas, by Julia Taylor and Oh
lie Crosser; pantomime, ''The Christ
mas Turkey" closing song, chosen
and led by J. H. Mincks.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

A word to the wise-the Glow
Boy heaters are still in season. Buy
now and save. Morris Hardware is
assured the only change next year
will be in the price. You can buy
on the budget plan, and the saving
in price will more than pay the car
rying charge, and think of the COM
fort you get.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

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3 Id ----1fc
GALLON CROOKS, No. 1 --11c
For Sale--14 shares Muskingum VAL
ley Grocery stock. 1t pays SO.
200 Bushels extra nice corn.
Anyone wanting home well located
give the Mrs. JAS. BOxeli house
consideration. See me for partic-
ulars.
800 LBS. WILL BE
SOLD IN is DAYS
Roasted Peanuts i'm the shell, also
saIted peanuts and nuts.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
TWIN CITY OPERA HOUSE
Phone 243

Dec 22-23-A good western, Eighth
chapter of "Phantom Rider" And
Robert Young, Florence Rice, Joseph
Calleia and Lewis Stone in "Sworn
Enemy" One show each evening,
at 1880. Admission 10 and zoe.
THURSDAY and FRIDAY, Dec
Fenimore Cooper's
'sThe Last of the Mohicans," with
Randolph Scott, Heather Angel. and
Bruce Cabot. Stirring screen trl-
umph. Rises from the pages of the
immortal story beloved by all Amer
leans. Christmas Novelty Cartoon.
One show Thursday evening, at 9.
Two shows Christmas night, at
and 8. Admission 10 and soc.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

For the family Christmas, get a
Florence i-Circulator, from the
Malta Hardware Co. 1902
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Extra Grade Deluxe Enamelware,
at the Malta Hardware Co. 1912
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Don't fail to see the big fight for
the championship of the first series
in the Morgan county Industrial
League-Standard Oils vs.. Twin City
Orphans, Tuesday evening, Dec. %.
Admission, adults and high school
zoe. Grade pupils, 10c.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
WASHERS REPAIRED

FOR AS SMALL a down payment
as $5.95 Santa will deliver NEW
MAYTAG to your home Christmas
morning. Ask us about our Special
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

NEW AND USED Light Plants.
Trade; batteries; replacements
parts: radios, wind chargers
prompt service. Five percent +. Fl
A. time payments on plants and BAT
teries.-C. II. PHILLIPS, Stock
port. O. fist
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

PyreX ware and mountings, at the
Malta Hardware Co. 10d2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

OIL BROODER, 900 chick size.
Practically new, and in good condi-
ton. Address j. H. SMITH, Malta,
o., Con Echo HilD.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARDS
the largest assortment in town.
The Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

The Corintha Whipple circle of
the Child Conservation League held
a very interesting meeting at the
home of Mrs Emmett Abel, Dec. Z.
Two papers were read-pertaining
to childhood habits, by Mrs. Thomas
Patterson and Mrs. John Beckwith.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Mrs. Robert Allen, Dee. p.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

SEE OUR LINE Toilet Sets, Mani
cure Sets, Military Brush and Comb
Sets. Tourist Cases.-The Stanbery
Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
DEAD STOCK

Christmas ffer.-MAYTAG SALES
& SERVICE, McConneisville. 10d3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
LOCAL NEWS

Notice Truckers: Phone Bristol
and ask for Staker's mine. 1908
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
Gift Wrapping
AN ASSET!

However humble it may be, or
perhaps rich in intrinsic value,
Christmas Gift that is daintily
and artistically clothed reveals it's
true value in the personal touch
of the sender 1t has a natur-
al charm that attracts both the
eye and the heart
Gift Wrapping Paper. in large
variety of artistic designs and col
ors. Cellophane Ribbon-har-
monizing in design and color.
Sea 's-these are unique and lend
the final touch to the package.
Enclosure ca ds. Tags, etc.
Everything to clothe the gift
completely. ALL AT SURPRISING
LY Low PRICES.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

Electric Corn Peppers, at the NAL
ia Hardware Co. 10d2
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

PERFUMES, Toilet Waters, Van
ity Cases, Compacts and Toilet
Goods. Stanbery Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

A MERRY CHRISTMAS with
Johnston's Chocolates.-Th STAN
berry Pharmacy.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

SIX MONTHS OLD Percheron
colt. Sound Nice condition. Hal
ter broke. Also good, cheap, work
mare, weight about 1900. And 4
few tons good clover hay.-EMER-
SON STROBE, three miles west Of
Malta
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

WE ARE still selling furniture in
the same old place; have some real
good buys; also some good pianos,
straight and players. Come in and
see them. Have a few choice HartZ
Mountain singers, guaranteed, for
sale.-NEW t& USED FURNITURE
STORE. Seventh street. 3d3
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

THIRTY SHEEP, IA ewes and 1G
wethers s.-CARLOS RALPH, Nc
Connelsville, Rt 8. Phone Neely-
Vile.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

1t looks like they had the Christ
mas spirit at Morris Hardware, by
the appearance around the store.
Their decorations are different this
year. This is a nice place to shop.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
Fer Sale

PIGS, eight weeks old.-DALTON
GIBEAUT, McConnelsville, Route
No. 1. 1912
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17

NEW HAMPSHIRE RED flock
owners to contract eggs to hatchery.
NEWARK APPROVED HATCH
ERY, Newark, Ohio 1902
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1936-12-17
Wanted

WALNUT and ash timber.--MUS-
KINGUM VALLEY IMPLEMENT &
SUPPLY CO.. Malta. Phone 269
Green. d5tt
Evening star., 1936-04-12
COLEMAN NAMED
ASHEADOF HOME
Col. BoSchen Will Succeed
to Office of Chief of
Finance.

Maj. Gen. Frederick w. Coleman,
whose application for retirement from
the Army has been approved, will as
sumo duty as governor of the United
States Soldiers Home here, succeeding
Maj. Gen. H. P. Mccain, u. S. A.,
retired.
Col. F. w. Boschen will succeed Mai.
Gen. Coleman as chief Of finance on
April %.
Lieut.. Col, Pedro A. del Vale, U. S.
M. c., now on duty as assistant
naval attache in Italy, and Lieut..
Col. Alfred H. Noble, U. S. M. c.,
now on duty in the adjutant and in
spectors office at Marine Corps head
quarters here, have been selected to
take the next course at the Army War
College.
Capt. Theodore w. johnson, corps
OF professors Of mathematics, will
be detached from duty at the Naval
Academy on May l and will proceed
home and stand relieved of all active
duty. He will be transferred to the
retired list on July l for age With
retirement of Capt. johnson the corps
OF professors of mathematics becomes
extinct on the active list of the Navy.
AS a result of recent recommended
tons Of the general board, the supply,
construction and civil engineer corps
of the Navy are we'll on their way
back to the system of training young
officers Of the line for service with
and transfer to those corps that pre-
vailed before the system set up in
accordance with the report of the
Roosevelt departmental reorganiza-
ton board rendered in May, 1888.
After being made the subject of writ
ten comments by the paymaster gen.
eral, the chief constructor, and the
chief of the Bureau of Yards and
Docks, the recommendations of the
general board have been approved by
the chief of the Bureau of Naviga-
ton. They now await approval OF
the Acting Secretary of the Navy.
Admiral William H. Standby. who
returned to the Navy Department from
London last week. The new step, it
is understood. will be the issue of an
"alnav" to the naval service inviting
officers of certain Naval Academy
classes to apply for transfer to the
staff corps mentioned.
Under the system in force since the
summer of 1888, only one in three va
cancies in the corps were filled. This
is one of the features of the system
that will be abolished. and vacanies
will be filled to the extent permitted
by administrative order.
Evening star., 1936-04-12
Royal Arcanum

District of Columbia Council, LOYAL
Ladies of the Royal Arcanum at their
meeting last Wednesday. under the
leadership of Regent Mrs. Dorothy r.
Hess, had as their guest speaker Past
Supreme Regent Mrs. Maud S. Childs.
At the last meeting Of Kismet Coun-
Gil Past Grand Regent M. W. Bolinger
was the guest speaker. Regent G. L.
Adams was in charge of the meeting.
Oriental Council met Tuesday with
Regent Roger L. King presiding.
Grand Regent James c. Dulin spoke in
the interest Of the Five Star special
campaign.
District Council met Wednesday
under the leadership of Charles A. Bell.
Regent Berthold D. Tiederman pre-
sided at the meeting of Capitol Council
Thursday. Grand officers were speak
ers at both meetings.
Councils meeting this week are:
Municipal. Monday; Kismet. Tuesday,
and District of Columbia Council Loyal
Ladies. Wednesday. All meetings are
at $50 H street.