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Evening star., 1936-08-30

This will fit into the George WASH
ington Memorial Parkway develop
ment, which will run along the Po-
tomac River and the Chesapeake g.
Ohio Canal in that section of George
town.
The tearing down OF the houses
near the Key mansion is looked upon
by the park authorities as great step
forward in the program to preserve
the historic structure. Keys old law
ONCE was just to the west Of the
mansion and this, too, Is being pre-
served in the current program.
Some feared that the Key mansion
would be demolished when the Gov
ernment announced its razing program
in that locality, but Finnan set their
fears at rest yesterday when he an
nounced definitely that the mansion
will be preserved.
Landscaping plans for the man
sion were prepared by the Branch Of
Plans and Designs Of the National
Evening star., 1936-08-30
EIGHT U. S. MISSIONARIES
SAFE IN CENTRAL CHINA
Foreign Group Hurries From Out
posts to Escape Communist
D. tie Associated Press.

D. tke Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, August 29.-Anxiety
for American missionaries in the far
inland Chinese province of Kansu was
partly allayed today with word that
eight more were known to be safe.
About 100 foreign missionaries-in-
cluding about so Americans-have
been hurrying from scattered out
posts to Lanchow. capital Of Kansu,
before a large, marauding army of
Chinese Communists. Some Of them
were ranged along the Tibet border,
China's inland frontier.
A dispatch from Lanchow listed
among the new arrivals:
Rev. and Mrs. c. E. Carlson of
Wheaton, Ill; Rev. and Mrs. Carter
Holton of Seattle, Wash; Rev. and
Mrs. c. F. Snyder of Lancaster, Pa.
and Rev. and Mrs. A. r. Tesmire of
Philadelphia.
Anxiety was still felt, however, for
Miss Anna Hanpherg of Sioux City.
Iowa, and Miss Ruth Lindstrom of
New York. Both are workers for the
Christian Missionary Alliance and
were believed on their way to Lam
chow from Tingsi in the southeast.
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vacationing in Michigan, will come
here to present requisition papers for
Chilton's return to serve out the re-
mainder Of a two-year term for bank
theft.
Chiffon escaped from the Oklahoma
State Reformatory while serving as a
trusty, a year after he was sentenced.
Gov. e. w. Marland of Oklahoma
refused to extend clemency.
He insisted that Chiffon be returned
rs q matter Of prison discipline and
to uphold the trusty system"
James F. Conners. jr., Chilton's at
torney in Cleveland, had sought to get
the hearing continued until Septem-
Der !, but the Ohio Governors office
refused on the ground 1t would not
be fair to Oklahoma.
Evening star., 1936-08-30
Another Step Taken to Restore
Mansion of Francis Scott Key

when Key went to Baltimore, Nd,
and wrote the poem that became the
national anthem. Parts OF the orig
inal structure still are standing, of1i-
cials said, and ". E. Chatelain. head
of the Branch Of Historic Sites and
Buildings of the National Park Service,
Interior Department, is interested In
having the mansion restored At this
time there are no funds available for
this work, although the authorities
hope to obtain them In the near fu-
ture.
Finnan explained yesterday that
he has asked the Public Works Ad-
ministration for $55,000 for the re-
construction of the mansion and the
proper restoration Of the grounds.
Evening star., 1936-08-30

Park Service, under the direction d
Malcolm Kirkpatrick, resident land
scape architect, attached TO- the Ma
tional Capital Parks. The National
Capital Park and Planning Com.nis-
sion has studied the preservation Of
the Key mansion and is in accord
with the plan to make it a feature
of the George Washington Memorial
Parkway.
Evening star., 1936-08-30

Another step toward restoration OF
the historic mansion of Francis Scott
Key, author OF "nThe Star Spangled
Banner" near the Key Bridge, was
taken yesterday, when c. Marshall
Finnan, superintendent Of the Ma
tional Capital Parks, announced that
he has approved landscaping plan
for the grounds. The remnants Of
the mansion at 3516-l8 M street will
come more into view. for the Govern
ment is about to tear down the old
structures near it-from $500 to 1884
M street-as part of the local park
improvement program.
The mansion has "false front"
now, having been modernized since
the days during the War Of 1912,
Evening star., 1936-08-30
MAGNUS JOHNSON GAINS

LTTCHFIELD, MINI, August 20 up.
-Magnus johnson, former United
States Senator, was reported improved
tonight as his temperature decreased
to 100., He is i'll with pneumonia.
He talked with his family this after
noon for the first time in three days.
A halt in the spread Of the infiam-
nation in Johnson's lungs was consid-
cred favorable factor by DR.. K. A.
Danielson, his physician.
Evening star., 1936-08-30
Swedish Ships Kept Busy.

: Swedish ships are SO busy with trade
n the North Sea and the Baltic that
I lie ship tonnage has been substan-
aally reduced In the last six months.
The increase Is caused chiefly by de-
lhand for tonnage to carry lumber,
pulp, paper and ore from Baltic ports,
& well as lumber from White Sea
vorts.
Evening star., 1936-08-30
OHIO ExTRADITI0N
CASE UP TOMORROW
Governor to Preside at Hearing Of
Chiffon, Oklahoma Fugi.
tive % Years.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, August 20
The unusual case of Carlton Chiffon.
a reputable Cleveland citizen hghting
return to q years term in an Okla
homa prison from which he escaped
% years ago, goes before Gov. Martin
L. Dayey for decision Monday.
The Governor, who has received
numerous requests to extend clemency
to Chiffon, decided to preside person.
ally at an extra dition hearing.
Owen j. Waite Of the Oklahoma at
torney generals once, who has been
Evening star., 1936-08-30
BEATEN WOMAN DIES
Unconscious Since July IL After
! Being Attacked in Garden.

Being Attacked in Garden.
/. TOCCOA. Ga, August 20 CP-Mrs.
Joseph Herring, wife of retired Army
{najor, died today Of wounds suffered
n an attack at her mountain home
hear here July II.
: She never regained consciousness
after she was beaten in the garden at
Der home.
I Two youths. Sanford Scott, II, and
Cecil Smith, Is, were charged with
assault with intent to kill in connec-
tion with the attack. Robbery was
Believed the motive.
Evening star., 1936-08-30

Russia Is acclaiming . nine-year -old
pianist and composer. Oleg Karavsi-
chuk, who plays his own compositions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-01-26
MODERN One-Room Apartm ent

Price Includes All Furniture Pieces ONLY
You'll find this perfect studio room is so livabe and
likable, you'll hate to tear yourself away we'll
appointed living room by day and at night all
you have to do is open up the sofa to single,
double or twin beds. If you're modern you'll
want just this sort of ROOM If you prefer you may
buy the separate pieces -. as follows:
Modern Sofa Bed ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Modern Chair to match
Modern Knee Hole
Modern Desk Chair
Modern Coffee Table
Modern Lamp Table
Modern End Table Observation-Disclosures
TOTAL G. pieces) ------$139
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-01-26
Sensational!
9x12 and 8.3xlO.6
eam|ess
Wilton Ruqs
1888

No matter whether you planned to pay
substantially more for your rugs-don't
pass up this opportunity to acquire fine
seamless Wilton room-size rugs at 34.88.
Oriental and Chinese patterns in the colors
you want. Limited quantity early
for good selection.
cRus Dept. Sixth Floor The Hecht Co,
Evening star., 1936-06-07

1887 CONN. AVE- LARGE DOUBLE
room. fireplace. private bath. large closet
electric lights maid service. all linens fur
nished; for >: available at once; $50 month.
2l42 p ST. NW.-CLEAN, WELL-FUR-
nished living room bed room, large kitchen.
bath. screened porch; elec. refrigeration;
raax oh
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Apt. 405-Sublet June Is to Sept, l. one
room, kit. hall. bath; $42.50. Phone
North 1851.
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CONN. AT TAFT RRTDGE

3-RM. APT, $50; RMS $50.
Choice location modern f1reproof build
ing; 24-hour elevator secretarial phone
service, refrigeration. mirror doors: furn.
at slight extra charge. Phone Pot. 50S3.
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THOMAS J. FISHER g. CO..
INCORPORATED,
73S 18th St. NV. District $3.50.
NEAR POTOMAC PARK.
CORCORAN COURTS. 401 23rd ST. NV.
Frigidaire Current Free.
$50 .50-Front apt. rec. hall living
room dressing room with Murphy bed
dinette. kitchen. tile bath. built-in tub and
shower.
S62 50-Reception hall living room. bed
room. dinette. kitchen. tile bath. built-in
tub and shower.
See Manager. National 6933.
DOWNTOWN-S27 so.
140S l. ST. NV. APT. T.
Bachelor apt. living room and bath;
elec furnished.
I404 K. CAFRITZ. DIST. 9OsO.
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23O 2nd ST. S.E.-NICELY FURNISHED
! room and kit. next bath; bright and
cool; near cars and stores; all conveniences
Evening star., 1936-06-07
BASEMENT APT.
of 3 Rooms.
1850 Euclid St NV

1893 Euclid st. NV.
RUTLAND CoURTS-1725 18th ST. NV.
room. kit. hall. bath; s42 so. Phone
YOUNG MAN WILL SHARE APARTMENT;
NV.
1000 p ST. N.W-BEAUTIFUL RIM. AND
kitch.; range: south. expos; breakfast
nook, studio couch or bed; newly dec;
107 5th ST. ,NE.--NIcE, CLEAN. FRONT
coin S4o4-Mw. w " '' None Ali-
2153 CALIFORNIA-TILL OCT /: R.,
k. and b. g b. r.l: high and cool. over
looking Potomac. Va. and Md; completely
furnished, bedding, linen. china, grand
riano. Oriental rugs and hangings. BY ap-
DUPONT CIRCLE, 1884 10th ST. NV
prEns private fRt bath. l room ana Kitchen semi
70 ST. N.W.-S7. TWO ROOMS; LARGE
front rm.. fully equipped kit; central,
quiet. Phone North 1755-J.
1907 L N.W.-3 ROOMS. K. AND B..
sleeping porch; furnished completely: for
3 months: S4s month: Apply Bird floor.
DOWNTOWN. l21l 18th ST. NV
and rooms, newly decorated; so. exp:
IND and Bird floors; Electrolux; adults: ref.
YOUNG GIRL TO SHARE 9 ROOMS,
dinette. kitchenette and bath with another.
52-R Star ONCE.
SUBLET. OCT. l OR LONGER: SMALL
apt Methodist Bldg, ITO Nd. ave. ne.
Phone National 3120. Ext. 439.
1ST FLOOR. 2 ROOMS, FRIGIDATRE.
reasonable; 3rd floor. 2 rooms. housekeep-
ing or sleeping rooms: reasonable. 1s44
1nslesids terrace NV.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

37O7 10th ST. NE. APT. 3-FOUR
rooms bath. Electrolux; side entrance, End
floor to inspect ask present tenant or
IL O W. HAMMOND 2523 18th st. n W.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

5S14 SHERRIER PL. NV ROOMS,
kitchen. bath elec. refrigeration $50
no children or pets: can be seen after
pm. Phone Emerson 9214.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

432 HAMILTON ST. NV LIVING
room. bed room. kitchen. refrigerator
screened back porch. semi-private bath;
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first floor. bed-living room with studio
couch, kitchen, Frigidaire: S11.50 weekly.
SUBLET, JUNE Is TO SEPT 15-17I9
S5th st. NV. Four rms, piano, radio
Frigidaire; reasonable. West 2O37-M.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

UNUSUALLY cool APT, ENTIRE 2nd
floor; two rooms kitchen and bath; II
windows. . f1replaces, 3 exposures; suitable
for 4 young ladies or married couple. 21l2
wyoming ave Phone Potomac 1870.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

ception room, k, b.. suitable > to 4 per-
sons; available Immediately; to ) months.
Met lE41 1910 Z ST. u W. Ant. 5Oo- Ss
Evening star., 1936-06-07

ROCK CREEK APT. 1906 ROCK CREEK
Church I'd rms. kitchen. bath. Frigid-
aire: reasonable Phone Columbia l0U63.
SUBLET 3 ROOMS. KITCHEN AND BATH
for 3 or months; near Wardman Park
Hotel. Rent reasonable. Address BOX
3q4-P Star office. =
Evening star., 1936-06-07

STUDIO APARTMENT-LARGE LIVING
room and double bed room; twin beds
private bath; unusual closets: six windows
private radio; $4,000 month; convenient
to street car and bus Foxhall village.
44Il Volta place Cleveland OS11.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

SUBURBAN-NICELY FURNISHED, 3
rooms. kit bath. elec refrigeration ga
rage Available June Is. sos monthly. in
Guiding elec gas and phone. Wis. 1898.
. ROOMS KITCHEN AND BATH NICELY
furnished: or will share with young lady.
District 63qq.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

NEAR CONN. AND FLA. AVES-TO SUB
let for three months, furnished slx-room
apartment: exceptionally large rooms. very
light and airy; attractively furnished; refs.
exch. Phone North 1906. Apt. 2l1. =
Evening star., 1936-06-07

7O4 CONCORD AVE NW.-COOL. NICELY
equipped; liv. Im., studio couch: large kit,
Frigidaire. gas. cleo, ch.w., unlim. phone;
Evening star., 1936-06-07

ONTARIO. APT. 221-3 RMS. K; AND
b., with balcony; cool and attractively FUR
nfshed: immediate occupancy If references
satisfactory; will show Sat. and Sun, 2:3O
to pm. Adams 1920. =
Evening star., 1936-06-07
COLUMBIA 7744,
SEE THESE APARTMENTS

SEE THESE APARTMENTS.
2 rooms kitchen and bath. See this for
price ana location At Rock Creek Park.
st. NV. Resident manager
1872 NEW HAMP. AVE. (COR. N ST. N.W.)
- and 3 r. kit, BATH gas. elec. re-
frigerator furn.: man share r. apt. with
another; adults.
COOL APARTMENTS.
Georgia ave. al District line-One
room dinette kitchenette bath. re-
frigeration. parking lot. S42.5O. Phone
Georgia 9403.
NEAR SENATE OFFICE BLDG-VERY
attractive apt. of large rooms. kitchen
and bath. Available June Is. Furnished
or unfurnished; elec. refrigeration. For
appointment to inspect call
BOSS & PHELPS.
1417 X st. NV. National $500.
Evening star., 1936-06-07
APARTMENTs-FUR. AND UNFUR

555 I4th ST. SCI ROOM APT. GAS
and light furn;; garage available; conven-
lent transportation.
Broom APT: MODERN; ELEC. AND
gas furnished. 164 T st. ne. 70
LA SALE. 1923 CONN. AVE- ROOM
aand and path turn. or unfurn.; outside rooms
FURNISHED OR UNFURN1SHED, DESIR-
T1lden Gardens. Emerson 3272 7s
705 OTIS PL. Nw.-LARGE. CLEAN
BED room; new furniture kitchen-dinette
included; private bath. running hot water.
or pets. Furn.. $40. unfurn s3s.
THE RITZ. 1851 EUCLID ST NW.-APT.
o! nvlng room with Murphy bed bed room
dlnette with 4 windows. kitchen with
FTiEidalre on house current, bath with
Dullt-ln tub and shower: s.w. exposure.
ROOMS. KITCHENETTE AND BATH:
light and airy. 502 Duke St. Alexandria.
Va. Phone Alexandria. 345-W.
316 LLOYD LANE-3 NICE. cool ROOMS;
garage. elec.. refrigerator. On Braddock
HedgntS feny nice apt. rent reasonable. Alex.
FOR RENT IN GEoRGETOWN-FURN OR
unfurn. Very large room. bed room, kitch-
en-. bath. Address Box BAR Star Once.
AIS KENYON ST NW-ONE ROOM,
kitchen and back porch. Gas electricity
h.-W.h. included. Reasonable
719 WEBSTER. ST. NW.-THREE COOL
rooms, gas. cleo. Frigidaire; unlimited
phone. S45.O0. Phone Columbia $3.50
/. 2. 3 ROOMS. KITCHEN, BATH $50
1876 Kenyon ST.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

THE ARGONNE. 1929 COLUMBIA .RD.
NV. Apt. lO5-2 large rooms. kitchen. bath
and foyer: attractively furnished. including
baby grand piano. radio etc: $50 per
month. Phone Adams S62S-J. for appoint
Evening star., 1936-06-07

HOTEL FAIRFAX-SUBLEASE JULY TO
Sept / Groom suite. full hotel service;
S65 monthly Apply at desk
Evening star., 1936-06-07

ONE ROOM KITCHEN AND BATH
nicely furnished; gas. electricity; no OBJ
lection to small child; will also care Tor
child il parents are employed $50 month
- Randolph place NV. Potomac 1877.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

233l CATHEDRAL AVE. APT. 1O5-TWO
rooms, kitchen, dinette. bath: cool apt; .
exposures Cali Saturday or Sunday after
noon Very reasonable
Evening star., 1936-06-07

COOL, ATTRACTIVE STUDIO LIVING
room, 40xls; fireplace. garden. bed
room. kit. bath. elec. refrigerator being
Tedecorated $50 on years lease. or 500
Without bed room. 5l5 2Oth NV.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

FRANCIS A. BLUNDON CO.,
Janitofs on above premises.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

ROOMS, pTNETTE. KITCHEN bath
with shower; exposures; thoroushly mod
ern. Apt. No. 3. 968 Randolph st. NV.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

IL LEE AVE TAKOMA PARK. Md
Completely furnished apartment for two.
June Il TO AUGUST l Reasonable.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

1882 18th NV. APT. July 1-SEPT.
windows and fireplace: big kitchen, bed
room: 3 windows; piano. shower Sunday,
70 II. and Monday, 11-5. Phone Metro
polttan 3Sl2
Evening star., 1936-06-07

ONE ROOM KITCHEN. BATH: ALSO
room and private bath in detached home;
cool; attractlvely furnished; clean; large
yard. trees. 3035 18th st. NV.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

30os PORTER ST. NV, APT, 30l-LIV-
jnr room. bed room. kitchenette, dinette,
bath; will rent July and August; S65; gas,
oil included
Evening star., 1936-06-07

1O9 HARVARD HALL TO SUBLET-1 RIM,
kitchenette, dinette, inclosed porch. dress
ing Fm.. bath. swimming pool, gym. billiard
Evening star., 1936-06-07

IN APT. HOTEL NEAR DUPONT CIR
cle-l room dressing bath. dinette, kitch.: /:
Subet furn or unfurn.; reduced rent until
lease expires. Call Mon. National 1923.
2l6 sth ST. SW. ACROSS SMITHSO-
nian Park rooms. priv. bath; attrac-
lively furnished: gas. cleo. linens, china,
Evening star., 1936-06-07

47l9 CONDUIT RD-THREE NICELY
furnished rooms: electric refrigeration.
light and gas included: S37 80. Clev 9S03.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

2114 G ST NV
Two rooms. kitchen and bath. $4,000.
Electric refrigeration on house current.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

TOXIC. 1928 HIATT PL,
1 r. b.. Frigidaire. June 15th----S27.5 SO
Evening star., 1936-06-07

! 2606 MOZART PL., Mr.. 10th COL. RD-
! For Summer r. kit. b.. porch; End f.;
! 3 expos. airy trees lawn; well furnished !;
| Columbia 7O2S-J
Evening star., 1936-06-07

Al KENTUCKY AVE. Sc ROOMS,
Evening star., 1936-06-07

CHASTLETON HOTEL-LIGHT. OUT
side apt. double bed room. liv. room,
studio couch. shower. porch maid service;
500: June Is or July l to Sept / or
Sept. Is North 10000 Apt SO3 after
Evening star., 1936-06-07

DUPONT CIRCLE - THE TORONTO -
Attr. corner apt, outside rooms; Summer
mos. or longer lease. North Q1O6 Ext. az.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

DOWNTOwN-500 Ord NV.
Q r, k. b. Open--------------- 30
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1905 K ST, APT /; MEN ONLY. ENG
liSh basement; l room. kitchen. bath, pri-
vate court in rear; S55 per month includes
water, gas, electricity ~
Evening star., 1936-06-07

cool; near cars and stores; all conveniences.
THREE THREE ROOMS; 90 K{dII,GaEN, s BATH; s55;
near Maryland ave. 6401a 14th st. ne.
1135 7th ST NE RMS. ELECTRIC
refrigerator; $50 monthly; also l bed room
on first floor front. So
1O9 HARVARD HALL TO SUBLET-I RIM,
kitchenette. dinette. incloSed porch dress
ing rm bath. swimming pool gym, billiard
TAKOMA, 723 CARROLL AVE.-2nd
floor; 8 attractive rooms, porch; side en-
trance; 3 exposures: electric refrigeration;
delightfully."- cool: adults. Shepherd 2095.
YOUNG LADY TO SHARE COOL APART
employe preferred. Apt. 532, Chastleton.
North 10000.
4O1S 7th ST. NV LARGE ROOMS,
kit: gas, elec, Frigidaire, cabinet sink;
S45: employed couple.
1873 COLUMBIA RD. THE CALVERTON.
Apt. 700-SpaciouS corner apt, four ex-
posures. overlooking the city: two large bed
UNUSUALLY ATTRACTIVE APT: NEW
room: Frigidaire; spacious lawn; $40; only
refined young couple. both employed. need
apply. Shepherd 2660
SUBLET FURNISHED, JUNE Is TO SEPT
1 or longer: attractive 2 r, k. and bath;
closets, including maid service; gas, elec.
light, refrigeratfon and linen; exclusive
neighborhood; references. Met 1912. 81
WOULD LIKE TO LOCATE CONGENIAL
girl to share GEORGETOWN apt with girls,
July / Address Box 2s-R Star ONCE.
DUPONT CIRCLE = THE TORONTO -
Attr. corner apt, outside rooms: Summer
mos. or longer; lease. North o1O6. Ext az.
Evening star., 1936-06-07

BY NAVAL OFFICERS 8 FAMILY LEAV.
ing town for Summer; = bed rooms bath,
room and kitchen, SIS; Completely fur
niShed- Phone Mel etrnnnlitan oS.I
Evening star., 1936-06-07

MARDAV APIS. Me- OR . GIRLS TO
share furnished apt: convenient carhne'
sis each Lincoln lS0l-W
Evening star., 1936-06-07

THE CARLTON
210I st. NV
Four rooms. kitchen and bath; out
side apartment ----s $50 90
j DALLAS GRADY & SON
1104 Vermont Ave. District 9179.
2139 PA AVE NV.
Two rooms, kitchen and bath, $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-24
"Four Gardens" Told
For Club Section
BY Mrs. Nuffer

-Four Gardens" by Margery
Sharp was the delightful story told
by Mrs. Lee Nuffer for the mem
bers Of the Twice Told Tales section
of the Ten Thousand club at their
meeting Monday afternoon at the
Ross T. Hickcox home, 753 Holt
avenue.
The story is concerned with the
life of Caroline, the heroine and
the four gardens symbolic the four
periods of her life, a garden playing
an important part in each. Mrs.
Nuffer gave an able review which
reflected the quiet charm of the
novel.
AT the conclusion of the program
Mrs. Rice served refreshments to
the members and guests present.
Mrs. j. M. Cleveland. Mrs. Frank
Seebold, Mrs. Fred Kenyon, Mrs
Edward H. Law were guests of the
group, the members in attendance
being Mesdames Lee Nuffer, For
rest E. Kutz, Earle G.. Davis, R. j
Clevenger, E. J. Mack, John T.
Rice, j. E. Brock, Norman E. Du-
pont, H. C. Diller, P. A. Murray
Donald w. Ketchen, j. S. Larew
p. N. VanSlyck, N. A. Contos, Ross
T. Hickcox, Irving T. Raab, w. H
Tyler, jr.
Next meeting will be at the Raat
home with Mrs. Tyler in charge oil
the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-24

tic over his playing, said that
Santa Fe would not even dare
hope to have concert by the Gel
list. John King, son of Mrs and
Mrs. Joe E. King, heard Piatigor-
sky last season in Los Angeles
and declared the cellist was to
him wonderful, thrilling him more
than any musician he had ever
heard. 1-.
More ana more, said Mrs. Arm
strong, the cello is becoming a
popular instrument and Piatigor-
sky is becoming the most famous
OF all cellists. Recently he arrived
by plane in Los Angeles from a
tour and reserved an extra seat
for his beloved cello which is a
remarkable instrument, a genuine
Amati. Piatigorsky plays with the
Los Angeles symphony its opening
night as guest artist, and is to
give his own concert there Dec. l.
Two other concerts are included
this season: Rose Bampton, Metro
politan opera and radio star, and
Lyell Barbour, concert pianist
Season tickets may be obtained
from any of the music teachers
the Imperial Valley Music Teach
ers association sponsoring the con-
certS. 4.#.
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-24
Police Departments Charity
Ball Wednesday Night
90

Imperial Valley residents will cele-
brate Thanksgiving at pre-holi-
day dance Wednesday night in FL
Centro when the police department
of the city sponsors its annual
charity ball, given each year on
Thanksgiving eve.
Officers of the department will
be on hand to welcome guests and
will be assisted by the Junior po-
lice. All law enforcement officers
of the valley have been invited as
guests and the uniforms of the
various groups will add an effective
bit of color to the scene. The Ell
Ctaro police officers will be in
uniform and will wear the new
badges ordered by the department.
Dancing will begin at o'clock
and the Barbara Worth orchestra
has arranged several surprise enter
tainment features which will BE-
presented at intervals during the
Imperial Valley press., 1936-11-24
Auxiliary Dinner
Monday Popular
| Affair

Rain failed to interfere with the
Auxiliary's pot luck dinner Monday
night in the Veterans hall for 1870
members of Boyce Aten unit and
their families were present to en-
joy the appetizing menu. Tables
were prettily decorated for the oc-
casion.
After dinner a program of recre-
alton was supplied for the enter
tainment of the group, H. Lee Lam
derman being in charge.
The executive committee held a
business session. the unit dispens-
ing with its regular business meet
ing. The committee made plans for
the next affair, joint meeting
with the post, and also for the visit
of Ruth Mathabat, department
president for the American Legion
Auxiliary who will visit the valley
Saturday.
Mrs. Mathabat will be taken on
a trip about the valley and Satur-
day night will be honored guest at
dinner at o'clock at the Cali
fornia hotel. Reservations for the
dinner should be made with Mrs.
Katherine Thompson, telephone 793,
or with Mrs. Fannie Kuhn, tele-
phone BOW