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Evening star., 1937-10-24
DR.. Marvin Host.

DR.. Cloyd Heck Marvin, president
of George Washington University, and
Mrs Marvin will receive members of
tionalt Symphony Orchestra Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock in Corcoran Hall
at the university. The committee was
formed to work among educational in
stitutions on behalf of the National
symphony Orchestra, of which DR..
Hans Kinder is conductor. The COM
mittee will hear brief talk by DR..
Marvin on the educational advantages
of the orchestra to the community.
Evening star., 1937-10-24

James Shera Montgomery, Mrs. A. C.
Christie, Mrs. Frederick Davenport
Mrs. William A. Keese and Mrs
Harry Oberholser.
Mrs. Walter Habin will have charge
OF the refreshments, assisted by Mrs
A. F. Beal, Mrs. Walter Shenton, Mrs
c. E. Hudson, Mrs. j. S. Kemp, Mrs
w. E. Brougher, Mrs. E. N. Anderson
Mrs. H. E. Wahrenbrook and Mrs
F. G. Renner.
Mrs. L. Martin Simpson will ar
range the tea tables, assisted by Mrs
Edward G. Latch, Mrs. Walter Bas-
tian, Mrs. Lanier McLachlen and
Mrs. Horace Winter.
The flower arrangements will be in
charge Of Mrs. B. Y. Martin, assisted
by Mrs. Robert Saunders and Mrs
Archie Lochhead. Hostesses at the
Evening star., 1937-10-24

c. e. Cooley, Mrs. Robert Winston,
Mrs. G. c. Motz, Mrs. Louis c. Hunter,
Mrs. Theodore Anderson, Mrs. Karl
Pitt. Mrs. Paul A. Blair, Mrs. John
Reed, Mrs. Maxwell Winter, Mrs. T.
c. Fairbank, Mrs. r. A. Fisher, Mrs.
Leslie Measell. Mrs. l.. r. Alderman
and Mrs. r. w. Gregory.
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door will include Dean Mary Louise
Brown, Mrs. w. r. Fuchs. Mrs. Clar-
ence Cochran, Mrs. William F. Hall,
Mrs. John Palmer and Mrs. G. w.
Trowbridge
The guests of honor will include the
new members who were taken into
the guild at its last meeting, Mrs.
Evening star., 1937-08-01

the river OF cars which flows north and
south coincidentally in arterial lanes like
Connecticut avenue or Sixteenth street.
For example, passengers on the Chevy
Chase Circle line alight at Mckinley
street during the rush hours of the late
afternoon and dash to the southwest
corner to meet the Loop shuttle buses
with no regard for the mortal chance they
take. If they could see movie of them
selves. they probably would be ashamed
of their behavior. But, lacking an actual
picture, it would be well if they would
make the experiment of imagining the
scene. On occasion, by the margin of
scant six inches they avoid disaster.
In behalf of correction of an unWise
policy Of willful jeopardy it is suggested
that the travelling public study the situ-
alton as 1t exists in Washington today.
Any intersection will serve for lab
oratory. Let the question be asked: How
often do otherwise rational persons con-
duct themselves with almost lunatic
recklessness when crossing a busy high
way? Unhappily, the answer is: Too
frequently!
Evening star., 1937-08-01
Walking Into Danger.

Few persons of normal intelligence
would presume to walk across a railroad
track in the path of an oncoming loco
motive. Yet considerable numbers of
people unhesitatingly intrude on fast
moving streams of automobile traffic.
For the sake of fraction of moment
of time they risk their lives and imperil
others, blindly and Realistically careless
of the danger involved in such foolhardi-
ness.
But it is useless to argue the prob
lem in terms of cold logic What appar-
entity is wanted is dramatHation of the
utter insanity of matching wits with
speeding machinery. Pedestrians, it
seems, require to be shocked into COM
prehension of the wisdom of caution.
They must be educated to realize that
they enjoy no immunity from injury or
sudden death in the streets Let it be
granted that drivers are to blame in
many instances, the fact remains that it
is synonymous with suicide to challenge
Evening star., 1937-08-01
Highway Clean.Ups

Slowly but surely public sentiment for
highway beauty is finding articulation in
the National Capitals neighbor States.
Public sentiment led to enactment of
the so-called billboard law in MARYLAND
in 1881 and now is reflected in it's strict
thWarted in Virginia, is finding an outlet
this year in the Old Dominion through
the Associated Clubs for Roadside De-
velopment, which is mapping drive for
regulatory legislation at the next session
of the State Assembly
The clubs have compiled impressive
data, drafted a proposed bill and plan
to use their power at the polls A sur
vey conducted by them shows that no
less than $4,000 billboards line the 5000
miles Of the States primary road system
The organization calculates that if the
signs were distributed evenly motorist
could see a sign every twenty seconds
driving at a speed of forty miles an hour
Virginias proposed law would embody
some features found effective in Mary
land, notably the licensing of all signs
and their taxation for permits posted on
them, The tax is doubly useful-it helps
drive small "snipe' signs from the road
sides and provides several thousand dol
lars year income which the State Roads
Commission uses for highway beautif1-
cation.
Maryland has found an annual check
up on unlicensed signs essential and will
start It's 1887 drive next week Last year
more than 10000 "snipe" signs and more
than 5000 other signs of various sizes
we're removed.
Announcements by the Associated Clubs
of Virginia indicate that residents of
that State realize it is good business to
have attractive highways The group has
emphasized that any increase in bill
boards might mean a decrease in the
States tourist industry, which last year
amounted to sl5o,OOO 900 and attracted
$4,000 900 visitors.
Few States have more historic shrines
or natural beauty than the Old Domin-
ion. Through purchase and develop
ment of parklands the Federal Govern
ment is doing much to preserve Virginias
charm The State itself has spent mil
lions on its highways and gone to the
extra effort of erecting an unusually
complete system of historic markers
Development Of the roadsides through
regulation of the billboard industry and
removal of many signs is the next logical
step and one that is long overdue.
Evening star., 1937-08-01

family and ultimately holds as a hostage
one Of them, demanding that their
youngest brother, Benjamin, he brought
to him. When at length after repeated
visits his brethren find themselves as his
embarrassed guests in his palace, he re-
Veals to them his identity in these words:
Il am Joseph, your brother, whom ye
sold into Egypt. Therefore be not
grieved nor angry with yourselves that
ye sold me hither; for God sent me
before you to preserve life. 1t was not
you that sent me hither, but God'
Apart from his great magnanimity the
story of JoSeph's life is in demonstration
Of order and plan in the life of one who
recognizes that behind the seeming mis-
haps and miSfortunes of life, God directs
the ways OF men If they but yield to His
will. What often seems an Ill wind proves
ultimately to be the means Of changing
the course OF life and directing it into
ways that lead to its largest usefulness
and power. Repeatedly, men come to
their place OF distinction through what
at the time seemed an interruption to
their life plan. Their ways seemed en-
compaSSed with difficulties and yet the
very hindrances that impeded their path
proved ultimately the means OF their
emancipation and largest progress.
The story OF Joseph's life is in demon
stration of the fact that, Men may rise
on stepping stones Of their dead selves
to higher things" 1t is far better to
believe that there is plan and order in
lie, however interrupted it may be, than
to think of 1t as governed by chance,
the victim OF fortuitous circumstance.
1T was not you that sent me hither,
but God is the key to Josephs phil
osophy. He believe that, despite the evil
purposes of those who sought to direct
him from the normal course of his life,
God had strangely directed him to be
the benefactor and savior of his house
hold. Life is a mosaic and the poet is
wise where he says.
There is divinity that shapes our ends,
Rough heW them as we may"
Evening star., 1937-08-01
ment there was among the participants
in tho w0rdv hattie

ment there was among the participants
in the wordy battle.
Indeed, Quarrels ensued. Parties and
schools were formed as the struggle pro-
ceeded Then, almost as promptly,
those groups dissolved in controversy.
Not for even a single moment was there
any hope for unanimous judgment.
God" was the choice of one theorist;
mathematics had support from an
other Both postulations were rejected
by everybody except their respective
authors.
At the close of the tenth day it was
voted to ask the help OF the populace.
Heralds were dispatched to solicit the
opinions of the masses. Thus it hap
pened that at dawn of the eleventh
morning a woman and little boy sought
admission to the hall in which the
advisers and councillors were walking
the floor and tearing their hair.
This child" announced the stripling's
mother, can tell you the truth you seek
at your lords command
Silence reigned for space. It was
broken quickly enough, however, when
the oldest and the gentlest of the sages
knelt before the lad and begged: Out
Of your innocence, instruct us In what
is the sum Of all Wisdom!"
The child smiled. Good, sir" he said,
II do not know"
Light blazed in the eyes OF the aged
suppliant. Yes. certainly" he cried.
"A humble and unpretending ignorance!"
Glad trumpets took the answer to the
waiting prince.
Evening star., 1937-08-01

dent and toward the Congress is sure to
bring further increase in that influ-
ence. That shift in political gravity in
wolves broader field of search for the
man who may succeed Mr. Roosevelt as
leader of the party And when starting
that search, not to be overlooked is the
relationship between Mr. Garner, the
political guide for the Texans and Jesse
Jones, their present hero.
Mr.. Jones offers an epitome of the
Texas viewpoint. He is ready to make
concessions to reformers but insists upon
retaining essential control in the hands
OF men who are experienced in exer-
ciSing power. The r. F. C.. chairman
as very rich man and an employer, is
not one to 60 far In coddling labor. His
idea is that this country still offers fame
and fortune for the young man who is
willing to work hard and watch for the
main chance.
Like others OF the Texas dynasty, Jesse
Jones believes that the business men
Of the country deserve a real breathing
spell. He would pull Government out of
It's emergency ventures as rapidly as
possible. His thoughts on taxation are
not those Of the President, who looks on
tax policy as means of effecting indus
trial reform.
The country right now could do worse
than size up its possible new bosses.
tCop.risht. 1e37)
Evening star., 1937-08-01
''Sum of All WISDOM:

With particular reference to nothing,
an ancient fable of the East is sug-
gested for retelling. The story recites
that certain rajah was concerned to
learn the ultimate answer to the riddle
OF human striving. Calling his advisers
and councillors about him, he told them:
Consult among yourselves and decide
what is the sum of all wisdom If the
verdict pleases me, I shall reward you
handsomely"
Long hours of debate followed. The
sages discussed the problem exhaustively.
Some offered solutions too obviously
easy; some labored to extremes too diff
cult to be comprehended even by their
inventors. The more talk, the less agree
Evening star., 1937-08-01
Viewing the Passing Show.

John Doe is discouraged He feels that
he has failed in the race of life. His once
sunny world has turned bleak and cheer
less. But in the street below him
representative portion of the pageant of
humanity goes by. And every single in
neutrality-suspicious. many things-to
worry about, to be sorroWful about
Trouble is a general condition; not
specific, not peculiar to any one nation
or class or isolated man or woman or
little child. Only self-centered egotism
prompts person to imagine that he has
to bear. The contrary commonly is true
in most instances.
If John Doe is an average citizen he
Is more fortunate than multitudes Of
his contemporaries. His mental and
physical health is better than that of
thousands, his financial or economic
status is such as might be envied by
armies of destitute folk Moreover, the
chance that he can solve his problems,
if he tries, is infinitely greater than the
odds that he will fail. Civilization is
merely the name that is applied to the
advantage which plus values possess
over minus values in the experience of
the human race.
But casual study of the passing show
ought to suffice to convince the most
stubborn skeptic. Would John Doe trade
places with yonder poor chap who drags
himself along the pavement on crutches,
his face eloquent with the agony of his
struggle to survive? Or with that pathetic
blind peddler who YEARLY circles the
block appealing for charity that rarely
heeds his plaintive whisper? Or with
that tattered wreck of once prosperous
| merchant who now haunts the gutter,
picking up discarded papers to exchange
for scanty meal or a nights possession
of Indifferent shelter?
Evening star., 1937-08-01
LIFE'S PLAN
BY THE RIGHT REV. JAMES E. FREEMAN. D. D, d. D. c. L.,
BISHOP OF WASHINGTON.

One Of the most notable stories con-
tanned In the Old Testament is that
which concerns the career of Joseph, as
found In the Book Of Genesis. In many
respects it Is one of the most fully and
exhaustively written records concerning
the life Of an individual that the Bible
contains. In picturesqueness and unique
ness, the story OF Joseph's life makes evi-
dent that, despite human frailty and
weakness, there is plan and design in
life If we will but seek to discover it,
AS his life begins he finds himself
placed in large family Of several older
sons. At the first, Joseph being the
younger, became the favored one of the
household. Winsome, precocious, he
early engages the criticism Of his older
brothers. but this is not brought to the
point Of bitter hatred until he tells OF
his dreams in which 1t is made to appear
that he is destined to be the head Of his
household. 1t is here that conspiracy
against him is formed and designs made
to defeat his avoWed aims. The subse-
quent story OF his abduction and sale to
foreign traders suggests the failure OF his
early hopes and dreams
found among strange people and under
conditions wholly alien to him. The vic
tim Of stern temptations the young
slave shows his moral worth and by
reason Of his integrity and industry he
rises step by step to places OF increasing
honor and distinction. The story has
its strange climax when he becomes a
ruler in Egypt and when famine lays its
cold hand upon the people of his own
country. Thinking him dead his brothers
visit Egypt in search of food. Little
dreaming that they are here to be
brought in contact with their brother,
Joseph, they attempt to supply their
families with food. Immediately Joseph
recognizes them. but seeks to avoid rec
ognition. The conversations he has with
his brethren are intimate and striking.
He inquiries OF them concerning his
Evening star., 1937-08-01

A worlds fair has not been so grave
factor in affairs since the bygone days
when Chicago utilized one as means
OF expressing world sympathy for the
poor little country maid who had never
seen the streets Of Cairo. This was only
a slight incident OF the far-away dance,
yet it put dent in the morals OF public
entertainment which the years have not
effaoed.
Evening star., 1937-08-01

1t must be admitted that John Nance
Garner has done what he could to meas
ure up to the standards of regular party
man, without total sacrifice Of the Sum-
mer vacation which every honest work.
man feels that he has a right to enjoy.
Evening star., 1937-08-01

Cigarettes have attained remarkable
which can be disturbed only by passing
disagreement with the political opinions
of persons employed to promote them.
Evening star., 1937-08-01

Sam Gompers always took an interest
IN music. The long musical introduction
for Secretary Perkins speech carries
thought of the past which may not be
without its inspiration.
Evening star., 1937-08-01

Japan and China will possibly welcome
any steps which this and other countries
may take to avoid an interference which
differences of language and custom can
only render maladroit intrusion.
Evening star., 1937-08-01

Congress has been long time on the
job and still has important matters to
be considered Fortunately, the Presi-
dent always has genial expression
which may assist others in remaining
philosophical even if some personal pref
erences have to be disappointed.
Evening star., 1937-08-01

The radio comedians grow more
scarce. The stage is doing it's best to
provide them but cannot do so in num-
bers that will enable dialect humor to
hold its own in competition with the
serious political demonstrations by ca
pable orators of all shades OF serious
opinion.
Evening star., 1937-08-01
Air-COoled Constituents,

Prom the Asheville Times.
Congressman are disguised with the
new conditioning in the Capitol; they
say It's too cool. 1t brings to mind a
constituents reception.
Evening star., 1937-08-01
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Admiration.

Admiration.
Arabella Dobbs remarked,
In tone exceeding wise.
VERY few can comprehend
Just what colors harmonic.
Reds and yellows, blues and green's,
Should with care be kept apart
Till approximated with
Cautious and discerning art"
Out upon the sky there shone
One of twilights beauteous scenes
Blending, shifting everywhere,
Reds and yellows, blues and greens
Arabella Dodds drew near;
Raised her glasses to observe.
Then in accents low exclaimed,
Hasn't nature got the nerve!"
Evening star., 1937-08-01
Cherished Incredulity.

'You mustn't believe all you hear" re-
marked the prudent person.
II don't" rejoined Miss Cayenne. IF
believed all I hear I'd consider it a privi-
lege instead of misfortune to be deaf"
Evening star., 1937-08-01
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Evening star., 1937-08-01
Mercurial Disposition,

The old Thermometer oft shows
A temperament too grave or gay;
In Summer too far up 1t goes.
And next too far the other way.
Evening star., 1937-08-01

Everybody needs a certain amount O.
Sleep" said Uncle Eben. Oar never
yet was anybody so smart dat he maybe
couldn't be caught nappin'."
Evening star., 1937-08-01
SalutatiOnS.

Salutations.
When the twilight is agow,
And the breeze sings soft and low,
Daytime breathes a gentle sigh,
Smiling as 1t says "Good-by."
When the morning light draws near
With it's ruddy glance of cheer,
Daytime once again extends
Greeting bright, Good morning, friends. "
Pleasures come and pleasures 60
Hope will fade and hope will glow
Life is made all seasons through
OF Good by" and "Howdy do
Evening star., 1937-08-01
Discretion,

What is your favorite recreation?"
Il decline to answer" replied Senator
Sorghum III take a chance on differ
ing with a constituent on question of
serious public opinion. But if you ever
intimate that you don't regard a friends
particular pastime as the greatest OF
sports you lose him forever"
Jud Tunkins says man who votes for
political theories he doesn't understand
runs some OF the same risk a man takes
when he goes to closet in the dark for
a swallow of cough medicine.
Evening star., 1937-08-01

definite Texas flavor
When it comes to dealing with future
problems involving the judiciary Mr..
Roosevelt will hardly repeat his original
mistake of snubbing Hatton Summers,
who deals with such things in the House.
Mr.. Summers has a habit of speaking
seldom and then in great good humor
but one of his speeches sealed the fate of
the Presidents bill to change the Su-
preme Court membership at time when
the Presidents hopes were high. This
Texan insists that the Democratic party
as now constituted, is good enough for
him and he wants to guard against any
purges.
To get things done in the House the
President depends upon Sam Rayburn
majority leader. Mr.. Roosevelt has no
more faithful lieutenant. Yet Mr. Ray
burn is not one to do much fire -eating.
He fits into the Texas lineup perfectly.
The case of Wright Patman is a bit
different. He is the promoter among the
Texans in the dynasty. His thoughts
run to reform, but reform designed to
protect the small businessman and to
make life uncomfortable for the big, and
supposedly bad, bankers Of Wall Street.
This is reflection of the typical West
ern interest in cheap money and aversion
to Eastern financial control. Mr.. Pat
man, too, is the man who gets things
done for the veterans But he is not a
disciple Of the economic planning school
and has his important place in the new
lineup.
None of these men stands in awe of
the White House. AL WELD wide influ-
ence In Congress.
A shift Of power away from the Presi-
Evening star., 1937-07-28
TOWN HA[LP[ANS
FOUR GUEST ACTS
Variety Of Singing Styles to
Be Heard On Program
Tonight.
PRESENTING a yariej

~ PRESENT1NG variety of
u singing styles. four guest
N acts" will be presented by
L y Walter O'Keefe on his Town
Hall show tonight, heard through
WRC at 8 o'clock. The array includes
Midge Williams, sepia swing song
stress; joey Nash, well-known radio
tenor; the Kidoodlers. novelty quartet,
and the piano team Of Virginia Arnold
and Carolyn Gray. Alice Frost acts
as the O'Keefe foil, with music being
supplied by Peter Van Steeden's Or
chestra.
The Kidoodlers were discovered at
a Federal theater project presentation
by representatives of the N. B. c..
Artists Service and entered big
time" via the Town Hall during the
Fred Allen regime.
THE versatility Of Victor Youmans
will be demonstrated when the
Cavalcade OF Music offers a program
OF his compositions with vocal solos
by Conrad Thibault-WJSV at 7
o'clock.
ROY SHIELD and his 75-piece or
chestra will be heard with Vivian
Della Chiesa. soprano, in the first of
three programs from Grant Park,
Chlcago, over WMAL at 8 o'clock.
A MOTHER detective mystery tale
is to be offered by the Mutual
network at O'Clock tonight with VOL
carrying the production locally.
MADAME POMPADOUR' is the
vehicle chosen by Jessica Drag
onette and Charles Kullmann for pres
Evening star., 1937-07-28
Stream Tontalizes Trapped Man
Dying of Thirst on High LEDGE

He had been without food and water
56 hours since becoming separated
from two companions on the Colorado
Utah boundary. He said he wandered
to cliff top where he could see the
lights of a ranch house below.
He waited until daylight to start
down, but 80 feet down from the top
found himself trapped.
"All that day looked down on the
tantahzing water" he said II yelled.
No one heard me. It was torture"
Evening star., 1937-07-28
DANCING MASTERS
CONVENTION TO OPEN
Three.Hour Tap Program Will Be
First on Schedule
Next Sunday.

The annual convention OF the Dane
ing Masters Of America opens officially
At the Mayflower Hotel next Sunday at
IL am. when Jack Manning Of New
York will stage three-hour program
OF tap dancing.
In addition to corps of well-known
American dancing masters, two Eu-
ropean artists, Gustav Holzer OF
Bremen and Cor Klinkert of Amster.
dam. Will conduct classes Holzer's
work will be in character and national
dances and Klinkert and his partner
will instruct in European ball room
dancing.
Sunday afternoon from 4 to &
O'Clock, members Of Teachers Clubs OF
Maryland, Virginia and the District
Will entertain at tea In honor OF
Evening star., 1937-07-28

two weeks preceding the convention
entered its second week here Monday.
One Of the new features Of this sec
ond week is the course in Spanish
dancing under the direction OF Angel
Camsino Of New York, a member OF
the famous Camsino dancing family.
Evening star., 1937-07-28
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
GRAND JUNCTION. Colo, July %.
-Valdemar Jessen told yesterday the
borrowing experience of awaiting
death from thirst on sun -blistered
ledge which trapped him in sight Of a
sparkling stream 1000 feet below.
Jessen, post office superintendent of
mails here, was rescued from the
2-foot ledge Monday night an hour
after he wrote what he believed would
be his last diary entry:
This will be my tomb"