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The Washington times., 1937-10-16
Business Tax
Deddline
Today

Today at p. m. was the dead
line for individuals and firms with
annual gross receipts of more than
$4,000 to file returns with the Dis
trict business privilege tax divi-
sion.
Allen Brooke, head of the privi-
lege tax division, stated, however,
that all returns mailed and post
marked before midnight tonight
would be accepted.
Persons who fail to submit their
returns today will face a flat pen
atty of Is per cent of the amount
of their tax, plus 10 per cent for
each month Of delinquency. In
addition to paying a tax of two
fifthS Of l per cent on their 1886
gross receipts, all business and pro-
fessional men are required to ap-
ply for a $40 license to operate
before expiration of the deadline
today.
Penalties for doing business with
cut a license will range as high as
$1,000 a day, depending on the
type of business involved.
The Washington times., 1937-10-16
By Helen ESsury

AS If this activity was not enough for person
who has knack Of getting things done, Mrs.
Brooke has been chairman of the ladies' board
of Childrens Hospital for 1S years. Her mother
was chairman before her. Gardens have been
another special interest of Mrs. Brooke. She
helped persuade the United States Government
to allow it's vacant land in Potomac Park, not
far from Hams Point to be worked by its citizens
as gardens. In the Garden Club of America Mrs,
Brooke has an important office-a sort of
gardener-atlarge
Fond of Outdoor Sports
Personally the new president of the Girl Scouts
is handsome and engaging. She beguiles you
into believing, after threeminute conversation.
that you are the most fascinating person Of her
complete acquaintance. And she has an amazing
acquaintance. She began it when she was little
Henrietta Bates in Texas, and her father, later
general in the United States Army, was young
officer there. Her baptismal name, which, as
said before is Henrietta, she soon lost completely
in the Southwest and became Texas" Bates
Texas" is what all her family and friends call
her now.
Mrs. Brooke is slender and very alive an out.
door woman in spite of her executive talent. She
looks like she plays tennis-and she does. She
sails boat and Swims, too. At Buzzard's Bay.
where she has spent many summers, her cottage
is spontaneous meeting place for people and
enterprises and civic. Mrs. Brooke's hus
band is an architect of distinction. Among her
New York relatives are the powerful clan of
Morgan. Her Washington kinfolk includes for
mer Senator Blair Lee, whose wife is a sister Of
Mrs Brooke
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PARLEYS futile
IN "HILL" STRIKE {
Washington Times Staff Photo

Efforts to settle the strike which
has tied up the projects for air
conditioning the Capitol proved
futile again today.
David Lynn, architect Of the
Capitol, who is trying to get the
job finished before Congress con-
venes in special session November
IS, expressed the hope, however,
that an agreement can be reached
early next week.
Although hte strike directly af-
fects only the air-conditioning job
failure to settle it within a few
days may mean that Congress will
meet in an unheated Capitol and
that Senators and Representatives
will have cold offices. The strike
involves about 430 men and was
caused by the use of non-uniou
st eamfitters on a small contract
in the Capitol power plant.
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Man Is Arrested
On Tydings' Porch

Charles Emmett Jones, "a, Of
York, S. c., was arrested and
charged with drunkenness today
after neighbors reported his
presence on the porch of Senator
Millard E. Tydings' home. The
Senator anS Mrs. Tydings are in
Hawaii. Jones said he got into
town a few nights ago, had a
few drinks, and at the time of
his arrest was looking for a job
and some food. The Tydings
home is at 2941 Massachusetts
Ave. N. w.
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life. And even if the precinct ladies had already
compilations like magazine sirens, another little
powder puff don't do no HARM" Not even in
politics.
Mrs. Frederick H. Brooke, who, as result Of
yesterdays election at the silver jubilee conven-
ton of Girl Scouts in Savannah, succeeds Mrs.
Herbert Hoover as the national Scouts president,
is one of the most vivid personalities in Washing
ton. Or, wherever she may be, for that matter.
Gardens of Special Interest
Things just naturally happen where Mrs.
Brooke is. OF many Of the firstclass civic enter.
prises Of this town she has been both the pivot
and the Rock Of Gibraltar Since the days when
the little Girl Scouts began to talk about healthy
outdoor camps and good feminine deeds, Mrs.
Brooke has worked enthusiastically in the organ
ization. Recently she has been national field
director.
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SCHOOL LUNCH
DRIVE SNUBBED
BY AGRICULTURE.
Wallace Aides Forbid
Soliciting Funds

An arbitrary ruling by Secretary
of Agriculture Wallace's under
lings barring policemen and fire
men soliciting funds to feed the
hungry school children, from
buildings under his supervision,
today was filed with documents
hailing the coming Of the more
abundant life.
Pleas of Mrs. John Boyle, jr.,
chairman of the Citizens Emer'
gency Committee, seeking funds
for the hungry children, that
every other Government depart
ment had welcomed the policemen
and firemen, and that the drive
had the Endorsement Of the Dis
trict Commissioners, the Board Of
Education, and even Mrs. Roose-
velt, failed to impress DR.. w. w.
Stockberger, who issued the order
forbidding solicitation.
statesmen WARNED
Mrs. Boyle added that reports
of coercion Of Government en-
ployes by subordinate officials
have been heard frequently, and
pointed out that the policemen
and firemen are under orders not
to attempt to use persuasive tao
tics in their solicitation.
Efforts to reach Secretary Wal
lace will continue so that the
policemen and firemen may be
able to reach the more than
$4,000 Department Of Agriculture
employees Monday, Mrs. Boyle said.
Meanwhile, enough money to
take care of the first few weeks
was definitely assured with hte re
port by Frank Buckley, chairman
of the benefit boxing committee
that at least a $4,000 gate is ex
pected for Monday nights show
Reported ticket sales yesterday
approximated $1,000.
PLAN LECTURE
Plans were announced for a
benefit lecture, the proceeds to
be turned over to the lunch
fund, by the District of Co.
lumbia Parents and Teachers
Association. A matinee and eve
ming performance will be given
next Friday at Central High
school. Tommy Larkin, motion
picture cameraman who special
ICES in technicolor, will speak.
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Her attorney, John S. White, at.
tributed the act to the fact that
the woman had been i'll, suffering
from heat and nervous condition.
She had been granted a years
leave of absence from her teaching
duties at Wilson High School.
Norris Shane, a dairy employe,
did not wish to press the charges
against Mrs. Campbell, it was
said.
The Washington times., 1937-10-16
D. C. RED CROSS
NEARING COAL

With the Red Cross Roll Call
closing tonight and its goal within
reaching distance, Chairman
Marcy L. Sperry today said the
drive would be successful provid-
ing workers will report to head
quarters the $4,000 memberships
which indications show have al
ready been i, signed but not
turned in.
The campaign for $4,000 mem
bers has been going on for the
last two weeks. At present
figures show an enrolment of ap-
proximately $1,000.
Final appeals for memberships
we're made last night by Col. Louis
Johnson, Assistant Secretary of
War, and Arthur Godfrey, local
radio announcer. Colonel John
son spoke at a meeting of the
Board of Trade at the Willard
Hotel. Godfrey carried the appeal
through an all-night broadcast
over Station WJSV. Hundreds of
calls from Washington and score
of long distance messages revealed
that many were received from De
troit, Pittsburgh, New York and
Indiana. Last minute 100 per
cent enrollments were received
this morning from the George
town, Northeast and Friendship
nursing districts of the health de-
partment.
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MCCARTNEY TOPIC

DR.. Albert j. Mccartney, pastor
of the Covenant-First Presbyterian
Church, will have as his subject
tomorrow morning "Nicodemus
and the Doctrine Of Regenear.
ton" The Rev. Mr.. Skinner, of
Georgetown Presbyterian Church.
will speak at the Young Peoples
meeting from Z to 8 p. m.
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The indictment was returned by
the Prince Georges county grand
jury Wednesday, but was not an
nounced until yesterday when
Mrs. Campbell posted bond for her
appearance in court to answer the
charge.
Mrs. Campbell was arrested July
10, by Maryland State police with
the child in her possession. She
is alleged to have picked it up as
it played in the yard with its
brothers and sisters.
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OF the truck was charged with
operating without a District driv.
ing permit. Mcfarland lives in
the 100 block of E st. S. E.
Joseph c. Keen, SO. of 1882 Forty.
sixth st. N. W., suffered lacera,
tionS of the forehead when his car
crashed into a parked car at Gar.
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and with not the slightest hint
of favoritism or drag" any
where. What a beautiful sight
it was to see Bill Carr running
easily, like a beautifully bal
anced machine, to break all
records. Poor fellow, he later
broke both ankles in an auto
mobile accident. Could any
thing more tragic happen to
a runner?
Another inspiring sight was
the way that great crowd Of
Inn mn I0anTolo cfood I'm aS ono
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Six-year-old Wayne Adams, OF
1915 Seventeenth Pl. N. E., was
taken to Casualty Hospital in a
serious condition from injuries re-
ceived when struck by a truck
while playing in front of his
home. He suffered a possible frac-
tured skull and abrasions of the
leg.
James F. Mcfarland, jr., driver
The Washington times., 1937-10-16
By EValw Walsh Mclean

ask about his health. asked him If he didn't
feel proud to have so many friends, and he said,
ooh, hell, Evalyn, those are only lens lice"
Everyone was perfectly charming to me in
Hollywood and the only rebuff have ever had
from great actor had to happen this summer at
the rodeo in Cheyenne, Wyo. My secretary, Miss
Todd, pointed out Wallace Beery in the hotel
dining room. People have always been so kind to
me that, without thinking, went over to his table
and introduced myself and Miss Todd and asked
him if he would dine with US.
Rebuffed by Beery
NO." said Mr.. Beery without getting up. Il am
very busy asked him if he would join us at
the next table for drink Again Mr.. Beery very
emphatically said no"
was curious by this time, as was only trying
to repay him in a small way for all the pleasure
he had given me by his superb acting. And why
won't you?" asked. With set smile on his face,
Mr.. Beery looked up and said, Simply because
I'm not interested" I patted his shoulder and
said was sorry.
Of course, it was all my fault. The poor man
was evidently scared to death when he saw a
strange old woman coming UP to him.
Poor Mr.. Beery. I noticed that several days
after he had been so rude to the Hope Diamond,
his child was threatened by kidnapers and a
little later he shot himself in the leg with blank
cartridge. I hope can be properly introduced
to him some day so can assure him the sup
posed curse of the diamond is not pursuing him.
The truly great people of Hollywood, when you
get to know them, charming simple and de-
lightful and I have real affection for them.
There is no group I'd rather entertain in my own
home. Years ago Will Rogers, Irving Berlin and
a company of friends came over one night, and I
remember begging Will to write column for the
Post He was so modest he said, "shucks, Evalyn,
I couldn't do that" We all know what success
he was when he did start writing.
know if my daughter should want to go into
the movies, and should show she has real talent,
I shan't stop her. In fact, would be proud
of her.
The Washington times., 1937-10-16

In his fireSide chat, explain
ing his call for a special ses-
sion of Congress, there was
a welter of catch phrases, SEN
tence upon sentence Of glowing
generalization without specifi-
cation, with two themes:
First. He said we have our
greatest markets on our own
domestic front doorstep. Pro-
vide better wages, better hours
and working conditions, he
said, and We'll all be happy
and prosperous.
The Washington times., 1937-10-16
Mrs. Evalyn Mclean

Mrs. Eval
man at the end of the marathon race to cheer
the tiny fellow who staggered through the gate
way ahead of the other runners.
That night we went to the Coconut Grove,
where many of the important motion picture peo
pie gather, and saw different kind of game
being played 1t was like entering world on
another planet. In would come great stars In
their jewels and furs and everybody would ap
plaud.
Girls Compete With Stars
But the contestants who interested me most
in the struggle for power and fame that night
were the lovely young girls from Is to 10 years
old. They were not competing on equal footing
with the stars and they seemed to know there
would be no fair play for them. You could see
they had spent their last dime on their poor little
dresses, desperately hoping that some influential
person would be attracted by their fresh, young
beauty It was their last chance for job and 1t
was so pathetic to see the men they were dancing
with and the fixed smiles on the faces OF those
young girls.
Addison Miner and his brother, Wilson, were
out there at the same time and was devoted to
both of them. Wilson had just escaped dying OF
pneumonia and everyone came running over 10
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the other day with 400 new
compacts in a big hand bag,
and promptly sent them off
with personal notes to workers
in her community. Repre-
sentative Jenckes bought her
compacts-delicate thin ones,
a dorned with Watteau
sketches, on the Place Ven
dome.
Highly do I commend Mrs.
Jenckes for her purchases. A
shiny nose is no help to a
woman in public or private
The Washington times., 1937-10-16
ALUMNI BANQUET

SILVER SPRING, Md, Oct. 16.
The Alumni Association of the
Montgomery Blair High School
will hold a banquet at the school
cafeteria on october %, at
7:3O p. m.
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Misses Important Point
Dear Washington

There won't be shiny nose this winter in
Indianas Sixth congressional district. Certainly
not on precinct chairman. or chairlady, to be
exact For Mrs. Virginia Jenckes, who represents
that district in Congress. came home from Paris
The Washington times., 1937-10-16
My Say

It will be a great many years before forget
the touching study in contrasts found when
visited Hollywood few years ago after attending
the Olympic Games in Los Angeles
It was wonderful in the stadium to see those
athletes take their places all on an equal footing
The Washington times., 1937-10-16

Second. Our prosperity may be affected by
events in the world outside. Therefore we must
go out and regain lost markets, if we can and
we must "reach affirmatively for peace"
One minute he says our own prosperity de-
pends on how we handle domestic situation
The next minute he says that prosperity depends
on what happens elsewhere in the world
It seems to me that Mr.. Roosevelt cannot make
up his mind. He appears to want his cake and
eat it, too.
Misses Important Point
# we are to promote greater consumption
at home-through a greater division of profits
from business sales of industry's production-then
Mr.. Roosevelt has ducked the most important
The Washington times., 1937-10-16
Art Teacher Indicted
In BabY's Abduction

UPPER MARLBORO Md. Oct. 16.-Mrs. Marion Walker
Campbell 40 Washington high school art teacher has been
indicted on charge of abducting Phillip Shane 2, from in
front of his home, near Beltsvle Md. last July.
The Washington times., 1937-10-16
Three in District
Injured by Traffic

Three persons of them yearod boy seriously
injured traffic accidents in the District last night while one
driver held and released nquess held earlier in day
connection with two traffic deaths in the citv
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"

What is Mr.. Roosevelt trying to do? Is he
trying to straddle so that, whichever way ne
falls, he will appear to be consistent?
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OFFICES LOOTED

The three office robberies re.
ported were those of Elsie M.
Smith, Social Security Board en-
ploye, whose desk in the National
Theater building was robbed Of
$85; Helen Slye, of 1419 Ames st.
N. E., whose desk in a building at
1927 K st. N. W., was robbed Of
$50 in cash, and Alvin Clemon,
plumbing supply employe, whose
desk at 1876 K st. N. W., was rob-
bed of $50 in cash.
Alfred j. Colman, manager Of
the Colman Transfer Company at
1417 T st. N. W., reported that
one of his trucks parked at Four.
teenth and K Streets Northwest,
was robbed of merchandise valued
at $50.
Hubert C. McInteer, of 1888
Crittenden st. N. w., told police
that two ladies' fur coats valued
at 5000 were stolen from the rear
yard of his home late yesterday.
BANDIT GETS $50
William Norton, an attendant
at a service station at Twenty.
fourth and M Streets Northwest,
said a bandit held him up last
night and escaped with $50.
Shortly after this holdup was
reported, a bandit was said to
have entered the grocery store at
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THIEF ATTENDS
SURPRISE FETE,
GUESTS ROBBED
Pocketbooks Stolen
From Bedroom

More than $425 in cash and
checks and 1925 worth Of personal
property and clothing were stolen
in the District last night in a
series of holdups and robberies and
two confidence" games.
Holdups netted bandits nearly
$100 in cash, three office desks
were robbed of more than 1925 in
cash and checks, and one resi-
dence where recent bride was
being given shower was looted
of ladies' handbags containing
nearly $100 in cash and checks.
HOME ROBBED
Mrs. Ruth K. Larson, of 2802
Wisconsin Ave. N. w., reports that
her home was entered last night
while approximately IS guests
were giving her a wedding shower
and the pocketbooks of three per.
sons stolen from a back bed room.
Mrs. Larson, who was married
in August, explained that had the
party not been a surprise shower
the intruder probably would have
been able to steal the entire group
Of handbags. Being a surprise
party. the cloaks and purses Of
all but three of the guests were
in a front room that was not en-
tered.
Alpha V. Froley, of 412 H st.
N. E., reports that a suitcase con-
tanning cash and clothing valued
at SOS was stolen from his car
parked at the Lincoln Memorial
last night.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-03-19
Ice Carnival Starts

Fairbanks - Miss Alaska was crowned queen of the golden north on Saturday following a grand cor onation parade at Fairbanks. Led by the University military unit. bands from the University, city of Fair- banks and city schools, 150 skiers in collorful costumes numerous basketball and hockey players an1 other athletic teams and about I0 floats participated in the parade.
 The day was perfect for the start of the Ice Carnival, many planes zooming overhead as cameramen clicked and newsreeI cameras crank ed. The queen of the Carnival Is Miss Marguerite Lee, Is year old blonde girl from Nome
 Bob Buzby of Fairbanks, Bergman Kokrines of Kokrines and Johnny Allen of Ruby won the first, second and third prizes respectively Tn the initial heat of the three day dog derby. Buzby's time was l hour 12 minutes 45 seconds.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-03-19

18th day of March. 1937 the regis tration book will open at the office of the Municipal Clerk in the Town of Wrangell, Alaska. for the purpose of registering all male and female persons. twenty-one years of age, who are citizens of the United States and who have resided con tinuously for one year within the Territory of Alaska next preceding the date of election. and six months aext preceding the date of election within the corporate limits of the Town Of Wrangell. Alaska.
 Registration books will be kept open every day, except sunday and other legal holidays beginning March l3. 1897. during the follow
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-03-19
COAST GUARD CUTTERS
 WILL ESCORT SEAL HERD

Seattle. March 13-The coast guard cutter Onondaga was ordered to steam out to pickup the mi grating seal herd off the mouth of the Columbia river on March 20 and escort it to Cape Flattery, where the cutter Red Wing will take over the patrol as far north as Dixon En- trance. There the Tallapoosa, Sam ual D. Ingham and two patrol boats will take over the escort of the val uable seal herd to the Boring sea.
 Once nearly extinct, the valued seal became the subject of interna- tional concern. A treaty vested con trol of the seal fishery in the U. 5. government. preventing the taking of seal by fishermen. Not a prey to seal hunters in winter, the giant herd-which has increased in size year by year under this protection heads north in the spring for mat ing. Thus the coast guard takes over, travelling with the herd to prevent illegal takes one in Bering Sea the bureau of fisheries superintends the careful annual take.
 The take last year was 52,446 skins. a decrease from 57,296 the year before. Under the treaty, 7u percent of the take goes to the Uni ted States, which pays the cost oi protection, 5 per cent each t6 Great Britian and Japan.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-03-19
Two Year Strike Ends

Juneau = The strike of the local International Union of Mine. Mill and Shelter workers against the Al- aska Juneau Gold Mining Company has been called off, according to N R. Correl, union representative. Cor rel said that a vote was taken on March 18th and union members bai- loted to terminate the strike which has been in progress for two years. The statement said that the s1rike had served it's purpose and that fur ther gain could not be made. 1t also said the union was interested in the welfare of the workers, not in profits.
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PAGE THREE

ing hours: from 9s00 a. n. to 12:00 a. m. From loo D. n. to 400 D. m.
 The said registration book will oe closed al loo D. m. the day preced- ing election
 Nomination of Candidates
 Ordinance No. -. of the Town of WrangeI Alaska provides.
 That the names of all candidates for the office of Mayor. Couueilmen and Members of the School Board. To eutitle them to place upon the of ficial ballot. shall be filed with the Municipal Clerk at least fifteen days before election. such aama shall be accompanied by a petition of at least twelve qualified voters of the Town of Wrangell
 THE COMMON COUNCIL OF
 THE TOWN OF INTANGIBLE
 By l.. B. Chisholm. Clerk.
 Dated tt Wrangell Alaska. this 18th day If March 1937.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-03-19
Eyes First Trailer

Anchorage first auto trailer to arrive here is arousing much in- terest these days as it seems to solve the problem of housing on week ends or hunting and fishing trips The dealer expects to sell many to per sons who would rather Use them for camping trips than tents and cabins. He also expects Alaskans to place orders for delivery in the states when they make trips outside.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-03-19
Approve PWA Loan

Fairbanks-Taxpayers have voted by a substantial majority to favor three municipal projects for which a contemplated 45 per cent will be covered by a WPA grant. The entire program calls for the expenditure of S4lO.OOO of which disbursement will be made as follows: Sewers, S29l.00O. Schools. S73,S00; Side walks. S45.000. Work is expected 10 begin early in May.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-03-19
Air Base At sitka

Sitka-It has been announced .hat a naval air base is to be established at Sitka, with work to begin there on April 6. The air base is to be built on Japonski island across the channel from Sitka. Twenty live men are to arrive on April to com mence work on the base and 25 ad- ditional men are to be employed
 from Sitka when work has started.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1937-03-19
MORE HALIBUT FROzEN

A total of 7,287,S61 pounds of halibut were frozen in Alaskan cold storage plants last year, compared with 5,O21,0OO the previous year. Last years quantity is about aver age. compared with the past ten years. Peak years in that period