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Evening star., 1937-10-16
Mrs. Swanson Will Have
Number of Guests at
Harvard>Navy Game
Secretary of War Woodring
And Mrs. Woodring
Will Be in Box.

HRs CLAUDE A. SWANSON wife of the Secretary Of the
V Navy will have her guests this afternoon at the Harvard
Navy foot ball game Baltimore the Secretary Of
and Mrs Woodrng Capt and Mrs Edgar Woods Miss Douglas
Woods, Mr.. Douglas Hail. Lieut.. Comdr. Sears.
The Belgian Ambassador, straten-
Ponhoz returned last evening brief visit in New York City
Ambassador and Donna Matde de suvch oored
into Virginia yesterday to remain over Sunday.
The Cuban Ambassador Senior Dr. Pedro Martinez Faga has
invitations formal reception Saturday October %
until o'clock. The function in honor of the Ambassadors
brother Senor Martinez speaker Of the House
OF Representatives of Cuba Martinez
Washington the Embassy days They accompanied
by Martinez Fragas sister, Senora Hda valdes
Raimundo.
Netherlands Minister Jonkheer H NJ van Haersma de
With return today York where he has been for
short stay
Counselor of the Argentine Embassy and Sonora
Ghado left yesterday for Hot Springs remain Sunday at
the Homestead
Burew Administrative Assistant the Secretary
OF the Interior Mrs Burlew returned from visit to
Pennsylvania.
Comdr and Mrs Benjamin S. Gantz dinner fol-
lowed by cards. last night their home the Arlington Ridge
in Virginia having honor guests Lieut. Comdr and Mrs Charles
D. Washington Additional included Capt Mrs
Hunter MCGUIRE Mr. and Mrs Turner Hefn Mrs William Boss and
Mrs D. Fronheser.
Lieut. Comdr Kirk will leave Wednesday San Pedro Calf,
where he will be attached the u Salt Lake City supply
officer November will sail for Honolulu where he will be
stationed He will Joined by Mrs Kirk and
their two Douglas E and John Kirk at the close of school
next Summer.
Maj and Mrs A. H Thiessen guest
the Arlington Ridge Virginia. Thessens Mrs Irving
Laucks who arrived yesterday from her home Seattle Wash
Following visit here will New York before returning to
her Western home.
Maj Upan entertained 12 guests supper
the opening of the Washington Golf Country Club
Maj Upman is of the architects of the club house
Maj. J. Epperly u S. A. and Mrs Eppery city are
spending several days at the Martinique
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Miss Saylor Bride
OF MIR. Rabbit.

At AN informally arranged wed
ding yesterday afternoon Miss
Katherine Josephine saylor. daughter
Of Mrs. Ethel M. saylor, became the
bride of Mr.. William Owen Rabbit
Of Rockville, Md. The Rev. j. Maurice
King, pastor Of st. AIMS Catholic
Church, performed the ceremony be-
fore an improvised altar banked with
white chrysanthemums and Autumn
leaves. Only members OF the i'm
mediate families were present.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her mother, wore a white
crepe jacket dress, made on fitted lines,
with a small flared train, and carried
a bouquet Of white roses and lilies of
the valley. Her short tulle veil was
fastened by band Of orange blossoms.
The brides only ornament was a set
Of seed pearl earrings and brooch, an
heirloom which had been in the family
for over q hundred years and q gift
from the brides cousin.
The maid Of honor and only at
tendant was Miss Virginia Ellis, who
wore velvet dress in . copper tone,
shirred At the neck and waist and
falling in = short train. She carried
a bouquet Of yellow and bronze chrys-
anthemums tied with yellow ribbon
The best man was the bridegroom s
brother, Mr.. Warren E. Rabbit.
Mrs. Saylor. wearing q black velvet
dress with corsage of white orchids,
received the guests, assisted by . sister
of the bridegroom, Mrs. H. s. Coppage
The latter wore 4 dark blue afternoon
dress with corsase Of Johanna Hill
roeek
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Tea This Afternoon
For Miss Faulkner.

Hostesses for the tea this afternoon
1T Kenmore, home of Betty Washing
ton Lewis, in Fredericksburg, Va,
which will be held in honor Of Miss
Roma Faulkner, harpist. Of the State
Teachers College, who will play in the
great room at Kenmore, are Mrs. Eu-
gene Cornwall and Mrs. c. w. Beard,
assisted by the following young ladies
from the State Teachers College; Miss
Jean Plante, Miss Jean Johnson, Miss
Mary Cooper and Miss Sarah Ann
Chandler.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Meeker Of Chi
cago will also be honor guests. Mrs.
Meeker is Kenmore State regent for
Illinois, whose committee raised money
to rebuild the Kenmore kitchen.
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time in Salt Lake City, where they
are the guests Of former Senator and
Mrs. Reed Smoot. They will return
to their home in Wesley Heights next
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Livingston
Of Columbus. Ohio. are at the Raleigh
Hotel for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. David P. Wolhaupter
have as their house guest in their home
in Spring Valley Mrs. Wolhaupter's
sister, Miss Phyllis Burke of Min
neapolis. Miss Burke will make visit
Of several weeks with her sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Ford, jr., of
Wichita Falls, Tex, are in Washing
ton on their wedding trip and are stop
ping ut the Raleigh. After spending
. few days in Washington they plan
to make an extended trip through the
East, returning to Texas in about three
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Clyde B. Hutchison Of
Milledgeville, Ga, are in Washington
and are at the Raleigh while Mr..
Hutchison visits the active chapters
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Residential Social News
Mrs. William Howard Taft
Returns to Capital.

NK RS. WILLIAM HOWARD
M TAFT returned yesterday to
w her Washington home, COM
4 ing from Greenwich, Conn,
where she made a brief visit after
spending some time with her sisters,
Mrs. Henry F. Lippitt and Miss Heron,
in the formers home in Providence,
r. 1.
Mrs. David Allan Robertson, wife
Of the president of Goucher College,
will entertain at tea Friday in hon.
or Of the Alumnae Council of Goucher
College. which Is holding its annual
meeting next week. Mrs. Emory H.
Niles, wife of the president Of the
board Of trustees, and Mrs. Robert s.
De Golyer Of Chicago, president OF
the Alumnae Council, will assist Mrs.
Robertson in receiving.
Saturday, October 23, President and
Mrs. Robertson will give . dinner At
the Mount Vernon Club for the trus-
tees Of the college and the Alumnae
Council.
Mrs. Mary K. Nalle. president of the
Hilary Herbert Chapter, United
Daughters Of the Confederacy, is in
Europe on q visit to her brother, who
is connected with the Consular Once
of the United States at Hamburg,
Germany.
Mrs. Frederick T. F. johnson has
returned to her apartment in the
Mendoza after spending about four
weeks with her sister, Miss Catherine
E. Wilson, on the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland.
Mrs. D. c. Kruger OF Denver, Colo,
is the guest of Col. and Mrs. Jones
of the National Training School for
Boys.
Mr.. j. F. Thames and his daughter,
Miss Mary Thames, are At the Raleigh
for q few days before returning to
their home in Parchman, Miss.
Mrs. Howard G. Nichols has re-
turned to her home In Wesley Heights
after spending = few days in Phila-
delphia, where she met with the ON
GERS Of her class from Smith College.
Mrs. Nichols Is editor Of her class
paper.
Mrs. ]. Willard Marriott and her
son, Billy Marriott, are spending some
Evening star., 1937-10-16
Miss Bette Virginia Beauchamp
And Mr.. Caslow Married.

THE wedding of Miss Bette Virginia
Beauchamp and Mr.. William Paul
Caslow took place Saturday evening,
October 9. in the Columbia Baptist
Church, Falls Church, Va. the pastor.
the Rev. U. S. Knox. officiating in the
presence of around 70 guests.
The bride was married in q black
wool ensemble, made semi-tailleur,
with which she wore green accessories
and corsage bouquet of white roses.
She had as her only attendant Miss
Emma Joyce Johncox, and Mr.. Julian
Blincoe acted as best man to Mr.. Cas-
low.
A reception followed at the home OF
the brides grandmother. Mrs. T. r.
Stoneburner, in Arlington, when the
couple we're assisted in receiving by
their respective parents. The house
was decorated with Fall flowers and
foliage. Later in the evening Mr.. and
Mrs. Caslow left on a wedding trip
through Virginia.
Mrs. Caslow is the daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. w. G. Beauchamp Of Arling-
ton, Va.
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Miss Peggy Walsh Bride
of Mr.. Norman McGrath.

A N ATTRACTIVELY arranged we'd
ding took place this morning at
IL O'Clock, when Miss Peggy Walsh,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward j.
Walsh of Chevy Chase, Nd, and Mr..
Norman E. McGrath of Buffalo, N. Y,
son Of Mrs Frank L. McGrath of Buff
falo were married in the Shrine OF
the Blessed Sacrament Church, the
Rev. Thomas Smythe oficiating Mrs.
John Kelley. organist, played a, pro-
gram Of wedding music The altar
was decorated with white chrysanthe-
NUNS, ferns and palms.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her father, wore . white
faille gown with small, turned-down
collar and tight fitting sleeves. ending
in points over the hands. The full
skirt terminated in . circular train.
Her full tulle veil was held in place
with q cap of rose point lace, and she
carried = shower bouquet Of white
roses, lilies Of the valley and orchids.
Mrs. John r. Eakin of Washington
was the matron of honor, wearing a
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white moire gown with square neck
line and fitted bodice. The sleeves
were short and puffed and the skirt
was full. With this she wore a gold
Juliet cap and carried a gold prayer
book. -
Miss Betty McNally of Chevy Chase
was the maid Of honor. wearing a COS
tune like that of the matron of hon.
or's. The bridesmaids were Miss Rita
Walsh, sister of the bride; Miss Honor
McGrath, sister Of the bridegroom, Of
Buffalo, N. Y; Miss Ethel Barrymore
Colt of New York, Miss Mary Flora
Wenstrup of Cincinnati, whose gowns
and caps were like those of the other
two attendants, but who carried bou-
quets Of gold chrysanthemums. -
Mr.. Joseph Maher of Buffalo was
the best man, and the ushers we're
Mr.. Edward K. Walsh of New York,
brother of the bride; Mr.. Andrew S.
Butler and Mr.. James E. Hanrahan
of Buffalo, Mr.. John Kratz, Mr.. Will
liam E. Steers and Mr.. A. F. McGrath.
all of New York.
reception Tor the members OF
the wedding party, relatives and close
friends followed the wedding at the
home of the brides parents IL Chevy
Chase, Md.
Mrs. Walsh, mother Of the bride,
wore a plum color velvet gown and
hat, and Mrs. McGrath, mother OF
the bridegroom, wore q black velvet
gown and hat.
Among the guests from Washington
were the Japanese Ambassador and
Nine. Saito.
Out-of-town guests were Mrs. Frank
L. McGrath, mother of the bride
groom; Miss Jean M Grath and Mr..
Robert McGrath. Miss M. j. Kennedy,
Mrs. Frank Halliday, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Arbogast, Mrs. t. R. Young,
Miss Evelyn Young, Mrs James c.
Hanrahan and Mrs. Andrew S. Butler
Of Buffalo, N. Y; Mrs. John Kratz
and Mr. Clifford Purse of New York
City, Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Kinkead
and Miss Ann Kinxec and Miss Eli
leen Kinkead of South Orange, N. j.:
Mrs. Thomas r. Pepper, Mrs. William
Bradley and Mr.. and Mrs. George
Bright of Pottsville, Pa. Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Forrestel of Waynesboro, Va;
Mr.. Thomas MacDavid of Baltimore,
Md, and Mr. Louis Amann of Gin
| cinnati.
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Of aquamarine color crepe, the same
model chosen by the BRIDE tete de
negre color gloves and on their heads
circular wells OF the same color which
were held in place with small bunch
Of yellow and bronze button chrysan-
themums They carried bouquets Of
larger chrysanthemums Of the same
shades.
Mr.. Reed had for his best man Mr..
John L. Winston Of Gladstone, N. j.,
and the ushers were his cousin, Mr..
RI bert Wesselhoeft. jr.; Mr.. Edwin l..
Hotchkiss, Mr.. Kendrick Kerns, Mr..
Richard S. Holden, Mr.. Herbert D.
Ford and Mr. George B. Swayne.
A wedding breakfast was held at
the 1925 F Street Club, which was at
tended by the many guests who came
from Boston, New York, Baltimore
and Chicago, in which cities the bride
and bridegroom have many connec-
tions. Among the out-of-town guests
were the bridegroom's parents and
his sister, Miss Nancy Reed; Mrs. Ed
ward B. Beasley, Mr.. Thomas Corner
and the Misses Corner OF Baltimore,
cousins of the bridegroom; Former
General Council o. the Reconstruction
Finance Corp. and Mrs. James B. AL
ley, Mrs. Phillips Blagden Thompson,
Miss Judith Chase, Col. anA Mrs. Ed
ward Donnelly, Miss Lorraine Posey
and Mr.. William Ledyard Brewster, all
OF New York; Mr. and Mrs. William
Clagett of Landover, Md; Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles McDermott of Boston and
Mrs. Winston, Mrs. Swayne, Mrs.
Hotchkiss and Mrs. Holden, whose
husbands were ushers.
After a wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs.
Reed will reside in Chicago, where Mr..
Reed is connected with the American
Airlines. Mrs. Reed wore TO. her 60
ing-away costume black wool dress
trimmed about the neckline and down
the front with black velvet; tiny
black velvet hat with a bright greer
and red feather and a black fur coat
Mr.. Reed is an aviator with the rank
OF lieutenant In the United States Ma
rine Corps Reserve. and several men,
bers Of his squadron few down for the
| wedding. Miss Cowles has one sister
Miss Virginia Cowles, who is in Paris
at present writing Of her experiences
IN war-torn Spain. where she spent
part Of the Summer. She plans to
spend the Winter in England.
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of Alpha Chi Sigma National Frater-
nifty At the University of Maryland and
George Washington University Mr..
Hutchison is counselor for the South
ern district for the fraternity.
Mr.. Robert Mayo. jr.. and Mr. Roy
c. Miller of Wesley Heights will spend
the week end as the guests Of Mr..
George Barr at Villanova, Pa.
Mrs. Walter L. Drager is in Denver.
where she will join Mr. Drager and
her daughter, Susan Drager, who have
just returned from a motor trip
through the West. Mr.. and Mrs.
Drager and their daughter will return
to their home in Wesley Heights in q
few days.
Miss Gertrude McDougall Of Salt
Lake City, Utah, Is spending . brief
time at the Dodge
Mr.. and Mrs A. R. Perkins and Miss
Margaret Perkins Of Greensboro, N. c.,
are stopping at the Martinique while
in Washington.
Mrs. F. A, Milholland Of Princeton,
N. j.. is spending few days At the
Dodge and is accompanied by Miss
Marcia Trotter Of London, England.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred H. Richardson OF
Kansas City, Mo-. are spending 4 briei
time at the Martinique.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. R. Smith of Seattle,
Wash, are stopping at the Dodge while
in the Capital.
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Miss Mary Cowles Weds
Mr.. Willard Reed, Jr.
Ceremony Was Performed
In St. Johns Church
This Morning.

Mis- morning at II o'clock In ST. Johns Church Lafayette
Square, Miss Mary Hayward Cowles daughter
Mrs Jaquith Cowles of Boston, became the bride
lard Reed jr of Mr. and Mrs Reed otCabridge
The bride Of the loveies the
simple wedding dress and becoming VEIL Her
had neckin trimmed with shrred material
which extended around the high wasne The straight
fitting skirt fell into slight train The sleeves with shed bands
at the short and pued
gloves Her veil Of exquisite handmade lined
with several layers tue held place by tiny
blossoms made Of shells and she which
thrown back after the antique ivory
book from which fell of lilies of
her only jewels
1onged to her mother
The Rev Dr. Oliver Hart rector OF ST. Johns performed the
Vases lilies
were the only decorations in the lovely old church.
Mrs Reed given in marriage father Dr. Edward
Spencer COweS of New
Roberts Betty Harde Dudley Harmon and
Evening star., 1937-10-16
Miss Cynthia Wattles
Engaged to Wed.

Lieut.. Col. and Mrs. William p.
Wattles of 23Ol Connecticut avenue
announce the engagement Of their
daughter, Cynthia Brewster, to Lieut..
Neale R. Curtin, U. S. NJ, son Of Mrs.
T. A. Solberg and the late Lieut..
Comdr. Roland l. Curtin, U. S. N.
Col, Wattles is in the Signal Reserve
and y national secretary Of the Re-
serve Ofncers' Association.
Evening star., 1937-10-16
Social Notes
OF Nearby
Sections
MIR. and Mrs.
Stevens Entertain
Guests at Home.

n r. AND MRS. ALLAN r.
M STEVENS have as house
w guests at their home on
= = North Wo shinnf0fa ho1llouo I'd
Evening star., 1937-10-16
Sir Hubert Upcott
To Visit Here.

Sir Hubert Upcott, controller and
auditor general, will arrive in Wash
ington Sunday night, and will Be 4
guest at the British Embassy until
Tuesday.
Evening star., 1937-05-22

NEW TWo-IN-oNE BRICK HOMES,
West Of Ga. ave. Six large rooms. baths;
Priced to sell $Sa5O: small cash payment
Of 10Gs balance like rent. Call Mr.. orem'
Evening star., 1937-05-22
$3.50 BUYS
NEW HOME: 81 FIT. WIDE.

1913 RITTENHOUSE ST. NV.
CerteT-hal plan; Il rooms, bathSs
Colonial porch: garage.
Open to PM
WAPLE & JAMES. INC
1924 14th ST NV District 3347
Evening star., 1937-05-22
HOUSES UkFURNlsHED.
Unusual Opportunity in
CHEVY CHASE MD

Here's one Of the most picture eSque lots
In the old section Of Chevy Chase with
spacious 1n Sds, sround. and beautiful iolisse
baths on second floor. three bed rooms and
one bath on third floor. Detached 2-car
garage. The rent is exceptionally low
and you Will enjoy living In such an en-
vironment
Inspection by Permit Only
w. G.. e. A. N. MILLER.
1119 18th st. District 4464.
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HOUSES FURNISHED,

3429 oath ST, N.W.-UNUSUAL OPPOR-
tunity Beautiful brick home location ex-
cellent. unusually attractive. shaded yard;
handsomely furnished
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NEW GARDEN HOME.

Among ionouils. iris and tulips, peonies
rosebushes and all kinds of shrubbery: old
oak and holly trees in front yard: new
Groom brick insulated weather stripped
copper screens. slate roof. h,-W.h, fire.
garden space. rustic rock fish pool; block
from express bus. car line: near schools.
stores. churches District line and B. & o.
Station. Open every day and Sunday. See
owner next door 11a Maple ave. Takoma
Park or phone Shepherd 294f.
Evening star., 1937-05-22

NEW B H. GRUvER HOMES
GLOVER PARK,
2412 to 243s 39th Place NV.
Seven and eight delightful rooms with
the latest Bryant AIR coND1T1ON1NG
EQUIPMENT: two beautiful tiled baths.
modern de luxe kitchen: choice OF 3 or
bed rooms; built-in garage: open nre-
place. recreation room. Completely. IN
sulated cAulked screened and weather.
s:ripped GRUVER H1GH-GRADE CON-
STRUCT1ON THROUGHOUT
SEE MODEL HONE FURNISHED
24lS 3Gth Place.
Open daily until pm.
DRIVE OUT NOW.
Out Wisconsin ave to Calvert st; west
on Calvert IT. to 3eth pl.: south to 241s
seth pl
TERMS: Reasonable cash payment.
Also homes approved for r. H. A. loans.
For sale by any broker or
b H. GRUVR
Investment BIDS. National 1887.
Evening star., 1937-05-22
47O3 DE RUSSEY PARKWAY.

4703 DE RUSSEY PARKWAY.
o large rooms. baths. lavatory
on first floor. large side porch. built
in garage; near schools. stores and
Of Beautiful homes. A bargain at
SI195O
Open Saturday and Sunday
Till @ PM
Drive out Wis. ave. to Chevy
Chase golf course. turn left at De
Russev parkway to house
HARRY B. PITTS CO.
1019 18th st. NV. Met. 010O.
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SHEPHERD PARK.
NEW-S12 $50.

=, 81 95g-1rving st. n W. near Soldiers
Home--6-room brick. tile bath. hl-w.h'.
garage " '
:, S5.25o-oates st. ne. near Sears, Roe
porcheess hardwood aoors garage.
81, 75o-7th st. NV. near Sheridan
Iheater-Semi- detached tapestry brick,
front and rear porches built-in garapr
AWNINGS. screens etc Terms ARRANGED
Meropo!itan 5400. LEO NJ. BERNSTEIN
Evening star., 1937-05-22

NEAR GOVT. DEPTS.
An excellent downtown location:
within Just a few squares walk OF
the Govt. depts. and main business
section Modern fireproof build
ing, with switchboard and elevator
service. FREE refrigeration. etc.
Corner apt Foyer, TWO LARGE
rooms, kitchen, bath and OPEN
PORCH. An unusual value at
ONLY $40.
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SIS 600-Sh $50.
TO CLOSE ESTATE.

Corner house lovely grounds, front
porch. center hall: price reduced; house
open. Apply OWNER, 43n1 18th st. W.
HOME OR INVESTMENT.
Price, 81 75O Colonial porch home.
rooms. bath. h.-w.h-. cleo; open fireplace
in living room. hardwood floors 1st floor;
new Lear metal garage. Inspect today.
535 9th st sc.
HOHENSTEIN BROS,
-th and II SIS NE Linz nso-
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37,B50-x750 Cash. "
Small monthly. payment will buy this
new Groom bath house IN one Of the citys
best NV. sections High. elevation. con.
venient to bus. cars. schools churches and
stores Large lot recreation room. extra
flne kitchen thoroughly equipped. To in
snect call Mr. FieldS Cleo 2O4o
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APARTMENTS WANTED.
COOPERATIVE APTs. FOR SALE.

MUCH REDUCED FOR QUICK SALE.
rooms. bath. locker. laundry. large
private park. All charges only S45 a
month. Address Box 243-X, Star office.
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141O LAWRENCE NE

PRICED FOR QUICK SALE.
rooms, bath, semi bungalow; Q lze
porches. fireplace; lot approx 45xloO. IN
spection by appointment. North 265l-W
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SPRING VALLEY.

Have you heen looking for home with
living room dining room. kitchen. library,
4 bed rooms, . baths maid room and
struction. large Iot in this delightful sec
ZION for under 100000? Call Cleveland
Evening star., 1937-05-22
NEW BRICK BUNGALOW,

NEW BR!CK BUNGALCW,,
S8.450: $3.50 DOWN. S55 MONTE;
rooms. bath, 2 bed rooms: all modern
conveniences The very best bungalow on
the market today for the money. Can show
any time Call Mr. Zimmerman. Geo. 2242.
WAPIE 4 JAMES. INC.
1924 14th St NV Dist. 3347.
The Washington times., 1937-02-12
CLUB ELECTS
MAGRUDER

ARLINGTON, Va, Feb. IL
The Mems Democratic Club of Ar
lington county elected j. Maynard
Magruder president to succeed
Emery N. HoSmer at a meeting
last night in the Clarendon Com
munity House.
Other news officers elected, who
will be installed May l, were: :
Oscar 4. Doyle, first vice presi-
dent; Paul Hill, second vice presi-
dent; Walter U. Varney, secretary;
James C. Buchanan, treasurer;
Thomas Meecham, assistant secre-
tary; Meade HanSborough, as
sistant treasurer; w. Harry John
son, sergeant-at-arms, and George
P. Grove, parliamentarian.
The new officers were named a
special committee to carry on a
campaign to get party members to
pay their poll taxes.
Representative Ed V. Izac, of
San Diego, Cal, was guest speaker
He told of progress made by the
Democratic party in California in
the last five years.
The Washington times., 1937-02-12
DISTRICT HEADS
AT HEARING
ON BUDGET

Interrupted for a day, tn e
House District Appropriations sub
committee today resumed hearings
on the 1888 District supply bill,
with representatives of three local
Government agencies testifying.
The appropriations group is
scheduled to hear from the new
boiler inspection office, the AL.
coholic Beverage Control Board
and the office of Register of Wills,
Hearings on the bill were in
terrupted yesterday when Repre-
sentative Ross Collins Cd, OF
Mississippi, chairman of the sub
committee, had to work with the
commission investigating Govern
ment department space needs.
On Monday, the subcommittee
is scheduled to hear testimony
from the local public school Off
cials in support of their estimates
for 1888 funds.
Earlier in the week, Representa-
tive Collins group heard the Dis
trict commissioners, members of
the Public Utilities Commission
Poundmaster Frank B. Marks. and
representatives of the offices OF
the Coroner and weights and meas
ures and markets departments.
Although the hearings are be
hind closed doors, it is under
stood that Representative Collins
is quizzing local officials on their
opinions of the Jacobs fiscal re,
port, which would cut the Federal
lump sum contribution to $780,
600 and create a $10,000,000 Dis,
trict deficit.
In the meantime, two House
groups named to study the fiscal
relations report announced they
will hold a joint session on Tues.
day. These two groups, Subcom
mittees of the House District Com
mittee, will investigate tax and
legislative proposals made in the
report.