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Evening star., 1937-12-05

guests Of Mrs Slacks parents, DR.
and Mrs. Walton Hopkins, at their
home on Maryland avenue 1t Slack
has been on duty at Boston, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Doren
Guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Barr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Van Doren OF
New York have been the guests this
week of Mr.. and Mrs. Stringfellow
Barr at their home, the Brice House,
on East street.
1t. Comdr. and Mrs. Benjamin p
Ward, who formerly lived at Carvel
Hall, have taken a house at No. 5
Murray avenue.
Col Harold Wirgman. U. S. NJ c..
retired, left here Monday by motor
for Smyrna, Fla. where he will spend
the winter. While here Col Wirgman
makes his home at the Annapolitan
Club.
Capt. Robert Henderson. u s. NJ.
and Mrs. Henderson, who are well
known here, are making their home
now in Los Angeles, Calf. Mrs. Hen
derson, who has been in Philadelphia,
will spend the Christmas holidays in
Washington with her son and daugh-
ter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Hen
derson, jr., before returning to the
West Coast.
Mrs. Virginia Cassell Of Richmond
and Mr.. Roy Mitchell OF Washington
have been the guests Of Mrs. Eliza
beth D. Wilson at her home on. South
River.
Ensign Albert Hobbs Clark, u. s. N.
and Mrs. Clark, who have been on
duty at New London, Conn, are guests
Evening star., 1937-12-05
Prominent Women
Sponsor Bazaar
Next Week.

THE Annual Near East Refugee
Handicrafts Bazaar, which will be
held at the Carlton Hotel, at Sixteenth
and K streets, Friday and Saturday,
from 10 O'Clock in the morning to 6
In the evening" will be sponsored by
large committee of Washington
women, OF which Mrs Walter r.
Tuckerman is chairman and Mrs
Mark L. Bristol, Mrs. William Hurd
Hill, Miss Bessie J. Kibbey and Mrs.
William H. King, vice chairmen.
The bazaar will be formally opened
at II o'clock Friday morning by the
Grecian Minister, Mr.. Demetrios L.
Sicilianoe.
Gay colors, fascinating designs, in
teresting handwoven fabrics. en-
broideries Of distinction. dolls In Bible
Land costumes, blue KutahiA jars of
Evening star., 1937-12-05

Bridge Tea
Is Given
Mrs. GWathmev
Entertains
For Guests.

w YARRENTON, Va. Dec. A.
M Mrs. J. T. Gwathmey en-
" " tertained at bridge and tAa
Wednesday afternoon in
honor OF Mrs. Henry Watson and her
guest, Miss Leila Peaehy OF Washing
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Hook Tomp-
kins gave . hunt breakfast today At
their country home, Spring Hill, Casa
nova, Va, after the run of the CASA
nova hunt.
Mrs. Agnes Allen Nash, who spent
several months at Hesperides Farm.
near Warrenton, has returned to her
home in Washington for the winter.
Mrs Robert Bowersett and Mrs.
Joyce of Marshall will leave Wednes-
day for the Pacific Coast, where they
will spend the winter with Mrs. Bow
ersetts son and daughter in law,
Comdr. Maddux Thompson, u. S. N,
and Mrs. Thompson. They will 60 by
the southern route, and Comdr
Thompson will go by plane to meet
them IN MlSSlSSlppl.
Mrs. James G. Biddle has closed her
home. Paradise, and y at Carter Hall
for the winter
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Hagner
will give = dinner and dance this
evening At North Wales.
Mr.. Frank Edward Bowman was
host Tuesday evening 1t dinner in
Washington, taking his guests later to
the Philharmonic concert. Among
the guests were Mrs. Joseph Farrar
and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Farrar Of
Leesburg, Va; Ms Courtland H. Smith
and Mr.. Reginald Smith Of The Plains
and Mrs. K. r. Bowman and Miss
Virginia Bowman Of Warrenton.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. W. Hilleary, Miss
Janet Hamilton and Miss Isabelle
Hilleary will move shortly into their
new home, just completed on Paradise
Hill, Warrenton. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter
Bowman have rented . part of the
Hilleary house On Lee street and will
take Possession December Is.
Mrs. ]. Edward Barker and her in
FAINT son returned Wednesday to their
home ON Lee street, Warrenton, from
WsShineton.
Evening star., 1937-12-05
.Cadet.Midshipman
Dance Planned. >

The annual cadet and midship-
man tea and dance for the benefit of
the Army Relief Society will be held
under the auspices of the ladies of
the Army War College December 81
from S, to pm. at the Army War
College.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

- rR. AND MRS. S. Cover Kettle
IN well Stradley of Allentown,
E Pa, announce the marriage
1 i of their daughter, Elizabeth,
Evening star., 1937-12-05
Hop Is Held
For Naval
Comdr., Mrs. Dees
Hosts at Party
In Home.
NNAPOLIS. Md, Dec.

4 NNAPOLIS. Md. Dec "A
n hop tonight took place 1t
~ Dahlgren Hall for the men,
\ bers of the first. second and
third classes OF the Naval Academy
and their guests. From now until after
the holidays there will be no athletic
events at the academy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Mccarthy and
Mrs. Wilson Mccarthy are occupying
their summer home at Wardour since
moving from Carvel Hall.
Comdr. and Mrs. Randel E. Dees
gave cocktail party Tuesday after
noon at their home on County road.
They were assisted by Mrs. Caryl H.
Bryan, Mrs. Middleton Semmes Guest,
aunt Of Mrs. Dees, and Mrs. Charles
Crosse, wife of Capt. Crosse.
Capt and Mrs. Harry A. Baldridge
will return soon to the Naval Academy.
Capt. Baldridge. U. s. N. retired, has
been made curator Of the museum at
the Naval Academy. Capt. and Mrs.
Baldridge have been living in Wash
ington. Capt. Baldridge formerly was
on duty here.
Mrs. Calvin BertoIete
Visiting in Englewood.
Mrs. Calvin Bertolete, who spent
several winters here with her brother
in-law and sister, Capt. and Mrs. Mat
thias Manly, Is now the guest of her
son-in-law and daughter. Mr.. and
Mrs. Allen Lindley, at their home in
Englewood, N. j. Mrs. Bertolete, since
leaving Annapolis. has been living
with her son. Mr.. Calvin Bertolete, at
her former home in San Francisco
Capt. and Mrs. Manly are now in
Santa Barbara, Calf, having recently
built house there.
It. Comdr William S. Heath, U. g.
NJ, retired. who has been spending the
last month at Quantico, Va. was the
guest this week of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Semple in their home on South River.
Mrs. Henry Gearing has moved to
the residence Of Mrs. Morgan Baldwin
on Prince George street since the fire
at Carvel Hall.
Mrs. Henry Clark, widow of Chap
lain Clark, who also made her home
at Carvel Hall. is living at the Blue
Lantern Inn on King George street.
1t. and Mrs. Leslie M Slack are the
Evening star., 1937-12-05
Mrs. HelOise Lucas
Bride of Mr.. Miller.
Miss Mary McFadden
Bride of Mr.. Reed

THE marriage of Miss Mary Mar
- garet McFadden, daughter of MIR
and Mrs. N. Arthur McFadden, and
Mr.. John Wallace Reed. son of Mrs
Charlotte B. Gill, of Chevy Chase
took place Saturday evening, Novem-
her 20. at 7 o'clock. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. John L. Parks
N Bethesda, Md, in the presence of
small group of relatives and friends
OF the families.
The bride wore a dark green suit
trimmed in raccoon fur, a brown hat
and accessories to match. Her corsaRe
was of orchids and lilies of the valley
The bride was attended by her sis
Ter. Mrs. Frank NJ Kimmel, and 1t.
John Kerfoot Souther was best man
for Mr.. Reed. A reception at the home
OF the brides parents. at 1925 Forty
third place NV, followed the cere-
mony. Later Mr.. and Mrs. Reed left
on a wedding trip through the South.
Evening star., 1937-12-05

MRS. EDWARD WALLACE
HOUSEHOLDER,
Formerly Miss Alice C. Bal
lard, daughter OF Mr.. James
EdDard Ballard of Markham,
Va. Brooks Photo.
Center:
MISS ISABELLE JESSIE
JACOBS,
Daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Taylor Jacobs of Lynchburg,
Va, Whose marriage to Mr..
Richard F. RdSsier OF Buffalo
and Washington, son OF Mr..
Henry F. RdSSier, wil take
place December 2S in Lynch
burg, Va.
Harris -E1Ding Photo,
Evening star., 1937-12-05

Of Mrs Clark's parents. DR.. and Mrs.
Arthur B. Crane. near Washington
Later they will go to Honolulu. where
Ensign Clark will be on submarine
duty
Mrs. j. Edward Davis, widow Of
Col. Davis. U. S. M. c., Flying Corps,
is guest Of 1t. Comdr. Thomas
Shine, U. S. N, and Mrs. Shine at
their home on Franklin street, as is
Mrs. Shines niece, Miss Mariana
Connolly.
Evening star., 1937-07-31
ROW OVER SECURITY
POSITIONS NEAR END
Senate Confirms Appointment Of
43 Experts and Attorneys.
Nine to Be Acted On

The row over positions at the So
cial Security Board was in a fair way
to be settled today, following con-
flrmation by the Senate late yester-
day Of 43 experts and attorneys af-
fected by the rider to the last in
dependent offices supply bill. This
took appointments away from the
board itself when they carry salaries
Of $4,000 or more and required them
to be filled by presidential nomina-
ton and Senate approval.
The Senate Appropriations Com
mittee, which sponsored the legisla-
ton, still has not acted on the NOM
ination Of nine other incumbents,
including three high ranking officers
of the board, but it was understood
their nominations are to be reported
out Monday. The three high officers
are Frank Bane, executive director;
John J. Corson, assistant executive
director, and Leroy Hodges, director
of the Bureau of Old Age Benefits.
The fate of the six others is uncertain.
AS a result of the delay in acting
on the 50 nominations all those to-
day passed their second successive
"payless payday" having received no
money since July l. Those who have
been confirmed will be paid in the
next few days. The eventual pay
status Of the others who may fail OF
oonnrmAtionAN indefinite.
Evening star., 1937-07-31
DECLINES
STRIKE TRIAL ROLE
Governor deems It Improp.
er" to Interfere in Cov-
ington Cases..
BY the Associated Press


RICHMOND, Va, July 31.-Gov
Peery informed oficials of the Viz
einia Federation of Labor today he
deemed it improper to intervene in the
trials Of union rayon strikers at Cow
ington. where two have been convicted
OF mob assault and battery and SEN
fenced to terms in the State Peni-
tentiary.
If the law is violated the Gov
ernor wrote w. D. Anderson. legis-
latlve chairman for the federation
1t Is the duty Of the courts and the
law enforcement officers of the State
to see that the guilty are reasonab blv
punished '''.
I conceive it to be my duty to see
that the laws are fairly executed and
that the right of every employe who
desires TO work be preserved to him"
He made the letter public last night
almost simultaneously with the con-
vlction OF Ray Beatty, secretary of
local 22l4, Synthetic Yarn Federation
in Allegheny Circuit Court. Beatty
punishment was fixed at three years
IN prison, year lighter than that
given Glenn Perkins, the first con-
vtcted, and whose case prompted pro-
tests TO the Governor from Anderson
and Joseph Rossano of Portsmouth
and E. J. Shave of Hampton, president
and secretary, respectively, of the
federation of labor.
Anderson, contending the Perkins
verdict showed discrimination against
a man because Of his afflliation with
a labor organization" sought action
from the Governor to halt the trials.
The Rayon Workers Union is anil
ated with the Committee for Industrial
organization. The Virginia Fedora
ton OF Labor, which protested against
the sentences, is affiliated with the
American Federation of Labor
Gov. Peery declared in his letter
to Anderson that any organization
which represents either the employer
or the employees that either IncItes OF
condones violation of the law can
never hope to win by any such tactics
Public opinion in Virginia and the
Nation he said, will not stand
for it
Evening star., 1937-07-31
WAGE FOR HOSIERY
WORKERS is FIXED
Secretary Perkins Sets S14 as
Minimum for 4O-Hour
Week.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Secretary Perkins decided Yesterday
that the minimum wage for seamless
hosiery mill employees working on Gov
ernment orders shall be 35 cents an
hour or sl4 for a 40-hour week
In an order issued under the Walsh
Healey Government contract act. the
Labor Department chief refused to
allow Southern mills a lower scale,
saying the figures show the imprac-
ticability of geographic differentials -
For instance, she said, North Caro-
lima workers average hourly earnings
are 38.3 cents, while Pennsylvania
pays 376 cents
"A difierential providing a lower
wage for the South and a higher wage
for the North would not truly repre-
sent the conditions prevailing in these
two major States" she added.
Miss Perkins also fixed the follow
ing minimums, with 40-hour maximum
work weeks, in other industries:
Mems hat and cap, s27 work glove,
$l4 mems raincoat, SIS
The Walsh-Healey act provides that
the Secretary of Labor may nx mini
mum wages and maximum hours in
accord with prevailing standards, to
Be applied to employees filling Federal
Government orders.
Evening star., 1937-07-31
SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS.
COvingtOn Striker Charges He Was
Framed" by TeStimOny

C0VingtOn Striker Charges He Was
Framed" by Testimony.
COV1NGTON, Va, July 81 CP).-Ray
Beatty secretary of Local 22l4, Syn
thetic Yarn Federation was convicted
yesterday of assault and battery while
member of a mob and sentenced to
three years in the Penitentiary.
A Highland County jury in Ale
ghany County Circuit Court returned
a verdict Of guilty after celebrating
so minutes. The charge against Beatty
grew out Of clash between union and
non-union men at the plant of the
Industrial Rayon Corp, July 7.
The court denied a motion by de-
fense counsel to set aside the verdict
as contrary to law and evidence.
Beatty was released on a $4,000
bond, containing a peace clause for his
appearance IN court on September |
in order TO give defense counsel time
TO review the evidence and possibly
note an appeal
Beatty, in commenting on the YER
dict following his release on bond. said
I know I was framed by portion of
the opposing evidence and should not
have been convicted. I hope I will be
successful in proving my innocence in
an appeal to the higher court" Beatty
is 26 years old and married
Beatty is the second of is strikers
against whom charges have been
brought. Glenn Perkins. the only
other defendant brought to trial. was
sentenced to four years by Highland
County jury.
Evening star., 1937-07-31
LABOR HEAD URGES
WAGE-H0UR LAW
Miss Perkins Cites Need Despite
Gains Since De-
preston.
BY the Associated Press.


NEW YORK, July 3l.-Secretary
Perkins said last night the country
needs wage and hour legislation de-
spite industrial gains since the de-
preston
Even with continued Improvement
We need legislation which will in
crease the purchasing power of the
lower income groups so that farmers,
merchants, manufacturers, railroads
and investors all may benefit" the La
Dor Department chief said in a radio
speech.
The pending legislation In Con-
gress deals with one of our most
pressing problems. -
we know that in 1929, which was
high income year, nearly l6.400 900
families had incomes of less than 81, 900
year and Of this number nearly
100000 had incomes Of less than
81 1000 a year.
approximately l6O,0 900 families had
incomes of $4,000 or more year and
$4,000 had incomes of $4,000 or more.
The great bulk Of our families even
in 1929 had incomes under $4,000 and
very substantial number lived al
most on poverty level"
Evening star., 1937-07-31
RIVER DRAGGED
FOR GIRL BODY
Leona Beck Leaps OF Key
Bridge as Mother and
Brother Watch.

Harbor police dragged the Potomac
River today for the body of l6-year-
old Leona Beck, who last night jumped
rebellion against parental control, as
her mother, brother and two close
friends looked on, horror stricken.
Reports that the girl, who was a
good swimmer, might have swum
ashore after the 100-foot plunge into
the river, were discounted by police.
Her mother, Mrs Goldie Beck, 1912
Wisconsin avenue, said the apparently
fatal leap climaxed year of trouble.
She said Leona had gradually drifted
away from parental control, and ran
away from home two months ago, to
be returned by police.
Promised to Do Better.
Il couldn't do a thing with her"
the mother said as she nervously paced
the living room Of her apartment.
She was good girl up until about
year ago. She sang in the chapel
choir at church. Then she got to
coming in at all hours Of the night
She quit going to church. When she
was is, last February, she quit school,
Just the other day, though, I had
a good talk with her, and she prom
ised to do better. She said, Mother,
I'm going to start going to church
again But then, when they called
for her she was out again"
The tragic climax came swiftly last
night. About 8 O'Clock Mrs. Beck
saw her daughter sitting in an auto
mobile across the street with neigh
Dor girl, Hattie Gissel, 49, of l4l9
Wisconsin avenue, and Dan Childs,
rs, Of Hyattsville.
Il called to her to come on home"
out all the time and never coming
home to supper had to stop. But she
didn't come. Soon she got out of the
car and started walking up P street.
Hattie and the man with her fol-
lowed Leona in the car. In a little
while they came back and said she
had told them that she was going to
jump into the river. I called Harold,
my l7-year-old son, and we got in the
car and drove down to Key Bridge.
"Leona was sitting on the railing,
with her feet over on the river side
When she saw us drive up she jumped
in before I could say anything to her
I didn't hear her say anything"
Dropped Near Fisherman.
The body dropped near the boat of
fisherman. but sank out of sight be-
fore ne could get to her. Police began
their search for the body within
short time
Curious motorists stopping on the
bridge to watch the dragging work
this morning caused a serious traffic
jam for a while Police finally un-
tangled the snarl. however, forcing
all cars to keep moving.
Miss Gissel refused to see reporters
this morning. Her father, Benjamin
GisSel. said; She's too upset to talk
I had to give her sleeping powders to
get her to rest last night
GiSsel said he had heard some re-
ports that Leona was seen swimming
strongly toward the Virginia bank after
her plunge into the river. but these
could not be confirmed and were dis
counted by police.
Evening star., 1937-07-31
VACANCY IN COURT
MAY CO TO jUR|ST
Circuit Judge Held Likely to
Be Chosen-President
Cruises on Potomac.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
While President Roosevelt cruis.d
on the Potomac River today. oficial
Washington pondered over reliabls
predictions that Federal Circuit
Court Judge would be picked by tho
Executive for the Supreme Court
vacancy
The forecast. made by two high
administration officials tended to put
an end to speculation over the avail
ability Of Gov. Frank Murphy OF
Michigan, who was to join Mr. Roose-
velt today aboard the presidential
yacht.
Murphy himself, before flying here
from a special session Of the Michigan
Legislature, said his visit with the
President had mo significance" but
Senator Brown. Democrat, of Mich,
gan had said earlier he thought it
entirely possible a successor to JUS
tice Van Devanter would be discussed.
Several Circuits Unrepresented.
The administration officials, who
preferred to remain anonymous. point
ed out that four or five of the Federal
Court circuits are not represented on
the supreme bench. 1t would be logi-
cal, they indicated to select a jurlst
from one of those circuits.
Judge Sam G. Bratton of New Mex
leo and Judge Joseph c. Hutcheson.
jr., of Texas have been mentioned in
that category. Bratton is a former
Senator and Hutcheson once was
Mayor of Houston.
There were unconfrmed reports At
| torney General Cummings had in
| formed Mr.. Roosevelt he could make
recess appointment after Congress ad.
| JournS. The President said he had re-
ceived the informal opinion but did
not disclose its nature
| Mr.. Roosevelt began his cruise on ths
yacht Potomac last night without
waiting for Gov Murphy, who had
telephoned the White House that tho
legislative session would delay him.
The Michigan Senate adjourned late
last night without approving the Gov
ernor's labor relations bills.
! Speeds to Yacht.
Murphy arranged to take a COM
mercial plane to Washington this
morning, reaching the yacht by a naval
plane bearing mail to the President.
| Il am devoted to the President and
his leadership, and am privileged to
enjoy close personal friendship with
him." said Murphy, former Governor
General Of the Philippines.
The Presidents guests today also will
include Secretary Ickes. Senator Green,
Democrat. of Rhode Island; Josephine
Roche, Assistant Secretary Of the
Treasury; Capt. Paul Bastedo, naval
aide, and Miss Marguerite Leland, q
secretary
Mr.. Roosevelt expects to confine his
cruise to section near the Capital.
He Will return to the White House
tomorrow night in time to make 4
radio broadcast. The President and
Gen. John J, Pershing, chief of tbs
World War Expeditionary Force, will
speak on an international broadcast
dedicating the American monument at
the battlefield Of Montfaucon, France.
Evening star., 1937-07-31
COAL PRODUCERS FIGHT
FEDERAL PLANNING BILL
Proposal to Set Up National Sys-
tenn of Power Authorities
Opposed.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Representatives of the bituminous
and anthracite coal producers yester-
day protested the proposal to set up a
national system of power and planning
authorities
John B. Scott Of the Anthracite In
stitute was one of the spokesmen Of
the coal industry appearing at hear
ing on the legislation held by the House
Rivers and Harbors Committee. He
said hard coal producers were opposed
to the Morris Mansfield bill not only
because Of its immediate and potential
effect on coal marketing and employ
ment but because 1T u unsound eco
nomically and against the public in
terest"
Scott said he Endorsed exactly" the
views Of John D. Battle, executive sec
retary Of the National Coal Associs-
ton, who urged rejection Of the bill
on nhalf Of bituminous producers.
Evening star., 1937-07-31
A. F. OIL. FORECASTS
GOOD TRADE YEAR
Holds Large Gains in Union Mem
bership Have Been Beneficial
to Business.

BY the Associated Press
Trade will reach highly satisfac-
tory level in the last three months of
the year, the American Federation OF
Labor predicted yesterday.
we are now in the dullest period
OF the year. the federation said in
its monthly business survey.
Business is expected to improve"
Large gains in union membership
last Spring, the federation said, had
been OF great benefit to business and
had done much to check "exces. es
which were paving the way for an
other depression"
Wage increases and cuts in work
Ing hours due TO unioniza ton, the fed
Grafton said. had increased purchas-
ing power rs per cent 50 far this year.
Evening star., 1937-07-31
EMPL0YE LEADERS BACK
PRINCIPLES OF 2 BILLS
Steward and Baker Both SAY,
However, That Minimum Pay
Should Be $1,000

Approval of the principle Of the pay
and retirement bills introduced by
Representative Ramspeck, Democrat,
OF Georgia was expressed in statements
today by Luther c. Steward. president
of the National Federation Of Federal
Employees, and Jacob Baker, president
of the United Federal Workers Of
America.
In both instances, however, it was
said that the minimum pay should be
$1,000 rather than the 81 200 provided
by the Ramspeck bill.
On retirement, Steward pointed out
that number of the liberalizing fea-
lures have been advocated by the
N F. F. E. for several years, but that
others must be studied further before
an opinion is expressed.
Evening star., 1937-07-31
PEACE GUN.
FLOATING POWER.

FRrEND who browses around the
museums 1--WE still fail to under
stand why some art galleries here close
at 4 80, in a town where most people
get away from the once at that hour
tells us that no one pays any especial
attention TO a strange looking con-
traption down in the east wing of the
terest might fare did they know the
gadget is the first piece of equipment
used for commercial electric lighting
Machine is about feet high. its
principal feature being two poles
wound with wire. Entire set-up ap-
pears to have been assembled in some
amateurs spare time. although. OF
course, it was considered stuff when
first introduced to a candlelit world
The first Use was made of incandes-
cent bulbs in large way on a sea-
going vessel, not on land In May Of
1880 the steamer Columbia sailed from
New York bound for Portland, Greg.
making the trip around the Horn. The
light plant was aboard her on that
Journey. and remained in use until
1895. when it was supplanted by more
modern equipment
Fire insurance companies refused to
insure the boat after she took electric
light aboard. the theory being that a
fire in an Oil lamp was better than
monkeying around with this funny
business known as electricity
The steamship company installed
lis lights, OF Is candlepower each.