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Evening star., 1938-08-01
C0RR|GAN FETE
L|STEDNEXT WEEK
Irish and D. c. Government
Will Greet Flyer Here
Next Monday.

First the Irish and then the District
government will welcome Douglas Cor
rigan, the flyer for whom West is East,
to Washington a week from today.
If all goes as planned, the most
recent transatlantic aviator will land
at Washington Airport at 10 am. Au-
gust 8. He will be greeted, feted and
congratulated far into the night.
Committees from the Ancient Order
of Hibernians. the American Associa-
ton for the Recognition of the Irish
Republic. the Knights Of Columbus
and the Pioneer Airmen and Early
Birds of America will be at the port.
The first order of business is to escort
Mr. Corrigan to Mount Vernon and
then back up the Mount Vernon Boule-
ward to the Memorial Bridge
Committee to Meet Him.
At the Washington side of the bridge
he will be met by the committee ap-
pointed by Commissioner Melvin C.
Hazen-Maj Ernest w. Brown, super
intendent OF Metropolitan Police: Com
missioner Dan l. Sultan, w. T. Mere
dith, secretary of the Alcoholic Bev-
eraee Control Board; Maj. J. r. Lusby,
District disbursing officer, and Charles
I. Schrom, fire chief
Corrigan will be the guest of honor
at luncheon at the Willard Hotel at
/ pm. He will visit the State and
Commerce Departments and the
Smithsonian Institution. where he
will inspect the historic flying ships on
display.
Twenty Corrigans to Share Glory.
The Corrigans of Washington, 20
at the least, will be co-honor guests
with their famous cousin at a recep-
ton at the Willard at $50 pm
Before dinner, Corrigan will meet
Robert Brannan. acting Fire Minister
here, and at 10 pm. he will be hon.
ored with supper dance at the May
flower Hotel. In between he will see
news pictures of his fight at thea
ter here.
Dignity is to be the keynote of the
reception, Fairfax Naulty, chairman
OF the Nom Official Reception Com
mittee, has announced. He has
banned paper throwing.
Mr. Naulty represents the Pioneer
Airmen and the Early Birds of Amer
lea. In the front reception line at
the airport with him are to be:
James Conlon, Ancient Order of
! Hibernians; Andrew 1. Hickey and
Michael Casey, American Association
for the Recognition OF the Irish Re-
public. and Thomas F. Carlin, state
deputy of the Knights of Columbus.
Evening star., 1938-08-01
Residents Study
Milk Business
I For GreenbeIt

Cooperative minded Greenbelt resi-
dents are considering going into the
milk business.
Coincident with announcement of
advances in prices BY several diaries
serving the community, it was revealed
that establishment of a cooperative
milk distributing agency for the Gov
ernments low-cost housing unit is be-
ing considered by a subcommittee of
the Greenbelt Cooperative Organizing
Committee.
Under the proposal milk would be
bought and sold at the prevailing
Prince Georges County price, but Gus
toners would receive patronage divi-
dends" at the end of each fiscal year,
according to Mrs Dorothy w. Rider,
committee member.
Evening star., 1938-08-01
Selling Col. McCoy's Holdings
Just DAYS Work to Auctioneer

All that goes to make up a Wild
West show-except Indians, cowboys
and other mortal elements-went on
the auction block today at the Balti-
more & Ohio freight depot, Florida
avenue and lexington place NE
The entire inanimate holdings of
the Col Tim Mccoy Real Wild West
Show was put up for the highest bid
ders-the final aftermath of the finan-
cial disaster that overlook the circus
here few months ago
Offered for sale was everything
from a Pullman car to 10-gallon
hat, from side show wagons to the
respondent uniforms of Bengal
Lancers
When the auctioneer is through
and indications were it would take
him several days to dispose of the vast
and diversified miscellany-all that's
mobile and tangible of the circus will
be scattered from here to there.
All in a Days Work.
1t was just a days work to the auc-
ENOUClt WCotlllCI, d
tough one. He stood on fiat cars and
pointed out the virtues of gaudy wag-
ons that once housed circus impedi-
menta.
Now here" he remarked, is tank
wagon. Holds 1850 gallons, What
am I offered? Five hundred dollars?
Come on, boys, get on the water
wagon!"
The wagon was knocked down for
$3.50.
There was whole string of these
wagons, atop fat cars. and they
fetched from $500 to $500 each
Most of them were bought by Frank
Fellows of the Springfield (Mo)
Wagon g. Trailer Co. Mr.. Fellows. an
old Snowman, sells equipment OF all
sorts to circuses and carnivals. He
was high with q bid of $4,000 for
one lot of 40 wagons and he was sue
cessful bidder on great deal more
equipment.
Flat Cars Are Sold.
H. L. Mccormick Washington at
torney, was high bidder for II fat
Evening star., 1938-08-01
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF
TO-DAY

IOOA1.
Meeting, Virginia Democratic Club
Of Washington, l0l5 L street NV,
8 pm.
TOMORROW.
Luncheon, Columbia Heights Busi-
ness Mems Association. Sholl's Cafe,
1927 Fourteenth street NV, 12:15p.m.
Luncheon, Civitan Club, Mayf1ower
Hotel, 1890 pm.
Luncheon. Optimist Club, Mayflower
Hotel, 1890 pm.
Meeting. Costello Post, American
Legion, Carlton Hotel. 8 pm.
Meeting, District Horological Asso-
citation. Willard Hotel, 8 PM.
Meeting, District Funeral Directors,
Willard Hotel pm.
Meeting, Electrical Contractors As
sociation, Potomac Electric Power Co.
Building, Tenth and E streets N. w.,
pn
Evening star., 1938-08-01
PLANS COMPLETED
FORPLAYCROUNDS
13 Additional Places to Be
Opened for Rest of
Summer Season.

Detailed plans for opening and
operating 13 additional school play
grounds and parks grounds as an
aid to trafic safety for children we're
completed today at a conference in
the ONCE of Ross Haworth, acting
deputy administrator of the District
Works Progress Administration.
1t was decided these recreation
centers will be stated by 50 work.
ers, l3 of whom will be senior recrea-
tional directors, one for each play
ground. There will be three assis-
tants and junior recreational work.
ers at each center.
"All 81 workers will be qualified
professional people with experience
and background which We believe will
enhance the value Of this emergency
program" Mr.. Haworth said after the
conference
Those who conferred with Mr.. Ha-
worth were Lewis r. Barrett. co-ordi-
nator Of recreation for the District Of
Columbia; Mrs. Mary Steele, director
of the Division of Women's and Pro-
fessional Projects for the District w.
P. A.: Mrs. Hazel C. Taylor, assistant
director Of education. and Mrs. Eloise
B. de Souza, assistant director of rec
reation.
Mr.. Haworth said the project cost
1854 for operation of the 13 play
grounds during the weeks before school
convenes. 1t is expected the loca-
tions will be in operation within the
next few days.
The program will be under the tech
nical supervision of Mr.. Barrett. The
Works Progress Administration will
furnish recreational equipment to as
sure 4 well rounded program Of rec
reation.
Oflcials hope the expanded play
ground program will help in the drive
to keep children from playing in the
streets, where several have been killed
by automobiles this summer.
Evening star., 1938-08-01
BODY FOUND IN RIVER

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, August
l P.-The body of Thomas F.
Rodgers, At. of this city, missing since
Saturday afternoon, was found float
ing in the Rappahannock River here
this morning. Police started an in
vestigation, which had not been COM
pleted at noon.
Mr.. Rodgers was last seen fishing on
the bank of the river Saturday after
noon. He leaves q wife and three
childyOn.
Evening star., 1938-08-01
'0NE-WAY VIOLATORS
RELEASED ON BONDS
Only 2 of 80 Arrested in Drive on
Twenty-second Street Appear
in Court.

Two Of 30 persons arrested in
two-hour period Saturday for driv-
ing the wrong way on a one-way
street were released on their per-
sonal bonds in Police Court today
by Judge Walter j. Casey. The other
2S failed to appear in court. thereby
forfeiting the SO collateral they had
posted.
The 30 drivers were arrested on
Twenty-second street NV, between K
and Massachusetts avenue. by Police
man A. K Bowen of the Traffic
Bureau. Samuel Yater, 5100 Second
street NV. and James Councilman.
2147 o street NV. were the only
two to appear in court.
Although the stretch of street is
marked for one-way traffic south be-
tween 7 and 9 am and for one-way
traffic north between 4 pm. and 6
pm. motorists generally disregard the
afternoon restriction on Saturday since
the peak of traffic is over before
4 pm.
Evening star., 1938-08-01
H0RSEW0MAN, DRAGGED
so FEET, is RECOVERING
Miss Hazel Green Injured When
Thrown by Animal in Rock
Creek Park.

Thown from a horse and dragged
more than 50 feet in Rock Greek
Park yesterday, Miss Hazel Green
is recovering at her home, 3114 Mount
Pleasant street NV, from a frac-
tured rib, bruises and brush burns.
Miss Green was riding with COM
panion, John r. Thoman. 3l1O N
street NV, near the Massachusetts,
avenue underpass when her horse
bolted. Although an expert rider, she
was thrown and one foot caught in
the stirrup.
Before her companion could catch
the horse and free her foot, Miss
Green was cut and bruised. Mr.. Tho
man was slightly injured.
The two riders were taken to
Emergency Hospital for treatment and
then sent home.
Evening star., 1938-08-01
MAN HURT IN FALL

Joseph M. Behan, 30, Of 800 Fifth
street NE, was recovering at Gallinger
Hospital today from broken collar
bone received when a scaffolding on
which he was helping his brother-in-
law, John p. White, build home in
Bradbury Heights. Md, collapsed,
throwing him IS feet to the ground.
His condition was not thought to be
serious.
Evening star., 1938-08-01
| DIES, 2 HURT IN CRASH

SALISBURY, Md, Aug. (P>.-One
man was fatally injured and two
others received minor hurts this
morning when an automobile left U.
S. route 13 a mile south of here,
clipped off telephone pole and
smashed itself against tree.
Franklin Maddox, Glen Burnie,
died in Peninsula General Hospital.
James c. w. Tawes. jr.. and L. Frank
lin Dennis. both of Crisfleld, received
bruises and lacerations.
Evening star., 1938-08-01
Batter Up' to Be Shown.

The moving picture, Batter Up"
will be shown free to the public at
Fort Bunker Hill Park Amphitheater
at 8 O'Clock tonight, the ONCE of Ma
tional Capital Parks announced
today.
Evening star., 1938-08-01
BAND CONCERTS

BY the Navy Band at the Capitol
at 7:30 o'clock tonight. 1t. Charles
Benter, leader; Charles Brendler, as
sistant.
BY the Army Band in the audi
torium at the Army War College at
2:30 pm. tomorrow. Capt. Thomas F.
Darcy, jr, leader; Karl Hubner, as
sistant.
BY the Marine Band in the Marine
Barracks at 8 O'Clock tonight. Capt.
Taylor Branson. leader; William F.
eAnteimAnn, assistant
Evening star., 1938-12-07

Washington and other patronesses
are Mrs. Henry Morgenthau, jr.;
Mrs. Harry H. Woodring, Mrs.
Claude A. Swanson, Mrs. Henry A.
Wallace, Countess van der Straten-
Ponthoz, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Mrs.
Mahlon Pitney, Mrs. Breckenridge
Long, Mrs. Montgomery Blair, jr.;
Mrs. Walter F. Chappell, Mrs.
Lawrence A. Baker, Mrs. David
Lawrence, Mrs. William j. Flather,
Mrs. Charles Russell Train, Mrs.
Gerard Lambert. Mrs. Arthur G..
Lambert, Mrs. Victor Kaufman,
Mrs. Rupolph Max Kaufman,
Mrs. Samuel H. Kaufman. Mrs.
Huston Thompson, Mrs. j. Edgar
Murdock. Mrs. Henry F. Butler.
Mrs. Lee D. Butler, Mrs. Lawrence
NJ Proctor, Mrs. Warren S. Stone,
Mrs. John A. Selby, Mrs. Fred c.
Bamman. Mrs. F. Moran McConihe,
Mrs. William Floyd Crosby, Mrs.
R. H. A. Carter, Mrs. Charles
Trowbridge Tittmann, Mrs. w.
Campbell Armstrong, Mrs. Walter
G. Dunlop, Mrs. Paul F. Myers,
Mrs. Walter White. Mrs. Spencer
Gordon, Mrs. Neville Miller, Mrs.
Ellwood o. Wagenhorst, Mrs. Joseph
Prendergast, Mrs. Milton w. King,
Mrs. John M. Biddle. Mrs. Edward
R. Finkenstaedt and Mrs. Victor
WhitlOck,
Evening star., 1938-12-07
Miss Letter Fetes
PatrOneSSeS for
TRIANGLE Club

Miss Nancy Letter was hostess yes
terday afternoon at the tea hour,
entertaining the patronesses for the
Triangle Clubs show which will be
presented Wednesday evening, De-
tember 81, In the Belasco Theater.
Miss Letter received her guests and
later spoke of the coming perform
ance of once Over Lightly" which
Is expected to be the finest pro-
duction of the club this year being
Its 50th anniversary. Plans for the
entertainment of the members of
the club during their stay in WASH
ington were discussed and COM
pleted. The members will arrive in
time for the luncheon December 81
which the Princeton Club of WASH
ington will give for them. Later
In the day Mr.. and Mrs. David Law
renee will give a tea dance, a Gus
tom of theirs for some years, and
after the performance Mrs Letter
and her daughter will give sup
per party with dancing.
Mrs. Roosevelt heads the list of
patronesses for the performance in
Evening star., 1938-12-07
Mrs. King to Present
Doll at Bazaar

Mrs. William H. King, vice chair
man of the Washington Committee
for Near East Refugee Handicraft
and patroness for the bazaar to
be given Friday by the members of
the Good Will Guild for the benefit
Of Good Will Industries December
9. will present doll in the costume
Of the Near East to the permanent
doll collection of the Good Will
Industries. The presentation will
take place at 3 oclock at the Carlton
Hotel. Mrs. Blanche Riddle, custo-
dian of the Good Will collection,
will accept the doll on behalf of her
organization.
Evening star., 1938-12-07
AND
BY THE Way

wedding Of mich interest
IN Honolulu when Ralph snowden Hills
conkey married Miss Warden Bloun
ceremony took place st. Aususnes Catholic
Elizabeth Conkeys best man
was It. j. g. Downey and the ushes It.
ington, It. L. s. Edge It. Hyand Kaufman
The young newweds will honeymoon through
returning month"; It. Conke,
Will be stationed the u S. Ralph younger
OF the bridegroom the only member Of family
Evening star., 1938-12-07

! Mt1feStlh5 place
can't
After the past few weeks Of gala and formal parties
pleasant and relaxing to have cocktail with few really good
friends which just what did later yesterday afternoon Charles
che the Canadian friends to his
trav drawing
looks the gardens like bachelor establishments this
definitely arranged for roaring wood nr
brightly coored flowers plenty Of comfortable furniture
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bewley and Mr. and Mrs. James
Bonbrigh she in all fitted gracousy into the atmos
phe and Robert Coe and Helen to talk
they always Way past the cocktail hour discovered
Evening star., 1938-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Fine of Silver
Spring, Nd, announce the birth of a
daughter Monday at Garfield Hos
pital. Mrs. Fine was formerly Miss
Rhoda Peregon Of Frederick, Md.
Evening star., 1938-12-07
Residential
Social
Notes
Miss Kay Joerissen
Plans Luncheon
For DebutanteS

Mleo 1Ady JUCI 1SScll Il&S lSSuCU LII.
vitations to luncheon to be given in
honor of the Misses Margaret and
Claire Cotter,. two popular debut
tantes Of this season, December 16
at the Mayf1ower Hotel. Miss Joer-
issen is not making a formal debut,
as she had planned TO spend the
season in school abroad, but the un-
settled conditions in Europe caused
her plans to be changed and she is
remaining at her Chevy Chase
home this winter.
Miss Alyce Powell and Miss Helen
Powell of Delafield place will leave
shortly for Atlanta, where they will
be bridesmaids at the marriage of
their cousin, Miss Julia Constance
Shumaker, to Mr.. Sims Garrett, jr.,
December IL.
Invitations to the wedding have
been received by many friends in
Washington, where the pretty BRIDE
elect has resided for the past several
years. being employed as secretary
to Representative Ramspeck of
Georgia, while the prospective bride
groom served In the same capacity
with Representative Pace.
Mrs. Anton Heitmuller has re-
turned to her home, 1917 Fourteenth
street, after visit of several weeks
to her daughter, Mrs. James Irving
Dodds of Buffalo, N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce Edmunds of
Weston, Mass. are at the Shoreham
on their wedding trip. They will re-
main in the Capital several days.
Mrs. Edmunds formerly was Miss
Margaret Morrey of New York City
daughter of Mr.. William T. Morrey
and the late Mrs. Morrey. She is a
niece of Col Henry L. Doherty. The
wedding took place Saturday in the
chapel of Riverside Church in New
York, the Rev. DR.. Harry Emerson
Fosdick officiating.
DR.. Ella r. Fales has returned
from trip to Tulsa, Okla, where
she attended the convention of the
United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy as a delegate, and where she
was much entertained by the resi-
dents of Tulsa.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Reading, with
their son, Mr.. John Reading, jr., and
their daughter. Miss Martha Read
ing, OF Blowing Rock, N. c., are at
1903 N street awaiting the compile
tion of their new home in nearby
Maryland.
Mr. Stuart Elicit Brown, ir., will
arrive In Washington from the Uni
7ersity of Virginia December 30 to
spend the holidays with his mother
at her home in Alexandria. He will
be accompanied by Mr. George
Walter Mapp, jr. of Accomac, Va.
Miss B. Muriel Strauss of New
York City is visiting her cousins, DR.
end Mrs. Edward A. Leonard, for a
fortnight.
Mr.. and Mrs. George o. Sutton
TITS Fourteenth street, are receiving
congratulations on the birth of a
daughter, Margaret ONeal Sutton,
Saturday at Garfield Hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. William McMaster
Mills left today for Palm Beach to
spend the winter after being in New
York at the Pierre for short stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mills spent several
winters in Washington and return
here for frequent visits.
Mrs. w. D. Sutherland of 1915
1ngleside Terrace has had as her
guests Mrs. Fred Coleman and DR..
Dunn of Allisdale, N. Y.
DR.. and Mrs. r. G.. Lamb of Rol-
lingwood have as their guest Mrs.
T. S. Riggs of Moundsville, w. Va.
Evening star., 1938-12-07

would have to really rush change at Mrs.
Randall Hasners in honor charming Mary
Wright.
Mrs Hagners party small and with daughter
and on-inaw Mr. and Moran McConihe Mary Marsh
Samuel Bdde Charles McKenne Angelica Lloyd Nancy Letter
Emily Davis and Tinsey
Evening star., 1938-12-07
Holiday Tea Dance

The annual cadet and midlhip-
man tea dance for the benefit Of
the Army Relief Society will be held
under the auspices>of the ladies OF
the Army War College Saturday,
December 81, from S to Z O'Clock, at
the Army War COLLEGE.
Evening star., 1938-12-07
By the Way
BY Beth Blaine :
Continued From Page B-3)

India sounds like pretty interesting place really
can't blame them.
The Washington times., 1938-03-26
LEGAL NOTICES
RALPH D. QUTNTER, JR., Attorney

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the District of Columbia.
Holding Probate Court-Estate of Anne A.
Tucker, Deceased. No 1888. Administra.
ton Docket 113. Application having been
made herein for probate of the last will
and testament of said deceased, and for
letters testamentary on said estate. by
Wilmer F. Sickle, it is ordered this 25th
day of March, A. D., 1898, that William
X. Tucker. Mrs. Anna Tucker Ramno,
Henry Robinson Tucker. Garlic F. Tucker,
Edgar Page Tucker. Mary Emily Tucker,
Caroline Tucker, Henry Nichols. Edgar
Nichols, Charles Nichols, Preble Tucker,
non-residents, and the unknown heirs at
law and next Of kin of Anne A, Tucker,
deceased, and all others concerned, appear
in said court on Monday. the End day of
May, A. D. 1888, at 10 o'clock a. m.
to show cause why such application should
not be granted. Let notice hereof be
porter and The Washington Times, "
once in each of three successive weeks
before the return day herein mentioned.
the first publication to be not less than
thirty days before said return day. PEY-
TON GORDON. Justice. (Seal) Attest :
VICTOR S. MERSCH. Deputy Register of
Wills for the District of Columbia. Clerk
of the Probate Court.
The Washington times., 1938-03-26
Theta Delta Chi
To Hear Rep. Buck

Representative Frank H. Buck
of California will address Theta
Delta Chi Fraternity at a banquet
in the University Club tonight,
celebrating the forty-second ami
versary of the founding of the
gorge Washington University
chapter.
Others who will attend include
Representative Frank r. Haven.
ner of California, stanton C.
Peelle, former president of the
bar association, and Charles E.
Pledger, jr., national president OF
the fraternity. Ernest F. Henry is
in charge of arrangements.
The Washington times., 1938-03-26

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
United States for the District OF Column
bia. Alice Ada HeddingS 1417 I MorSSe
Street. n. E., Plaintiff We. Bernard Joseph
P PoGas Virginia Vi No. 66,8s4, EQUITY.
The object of this suit is to secure an
absolute divorce from the defendant upon
plaintiff, it is this 18th day of March;
1888. ordered that the defendant Bernard
Joseph Holdings cause his appearance 70
be entered herein on or before the tortleth
day. exclusive of Sundays and legal holl.
days, occurring after the day of the first
publication of this order; otherwise the
cause will be proceeded with as in case
of default. Provided, copy of this order
be published once a week for three sue
cessive weeks in the Washington Law Re-
porter, and the Washington Times before
said day. (SeaD Attest: JENNINGS
BAILEY, Justice CHARLES z. STEWART.
Clerk By H. B. DERTZBAUGH. Assistant
Clerk.
The Washington times., 1938-03-26
STEP UP

4 ID a little prestige to your adj
A dress by moving into the Chevy
Chase, D. c., neighborhood. This
delightful apartment at 5435 Con-
necticut Avenue N. W., has two
large bright rooms, modern kitchen
and bath, and has the added feature
of electric refrigeration ION the
house" 1t is located near stores,
schools, theater, churches, and is
convenient to downtown whether
have a car or ride the bus. These
apartments are being redecorated
and equipped with new, modern
plumbing fixtures, built-in cabinets
and other desirable features, and are
offered by Henry j. Robb, Inc. Of
1924 Vermont Avenue, N. W., who
will give you any further informa-
ton you wish. Call them at District
Rial
The Washington times., 1938-03-26
The ARG0NNE

THIS very attractive building at
1929 Columbia Road N. W. is
offering a delightful corner apart
ment consisting of three bedrooms,
two baths, dining room. living room.
kitchen and foyer. AL the rooms
are large, bright and airy and, as
the building is located in the upper
18th Street embassy district, they
afford commanding view Of the
city to the southeast and west.
There is an unusual amount of
closet space in this excellent apart
ment, it is completely modern, and
1t will make very desirable home
for the average size family. as it
is convenient to cars, buses and
shopping and theater districts. The
price is reasonable and If you need
an apartment of this size by all
means inspect this one today.
NEAR DUPONT PARK
IERE is a very clean and nicely
furnished two-room and bath
apartment that will make a splendid
home for small family. It has all
modern conveniences and features,
including Frigidaire and built-in cab
inets and will be especially delight
full and cool this summer, as it is
located at los Ridge Road S. E.,
which is high up overlooking Wash
ington There is no objection to
one child and there is lovely gar
den and lawn in front with plenty
of shade trees. This is really an
exceptional bargain at $3S a month
and advise you to inspect 1t at
your earliest convenience.
Don't stop here keep on
other OUTSTANDING offers.
The Washington times., 1938-03-26
SPECIAL NOTICES

CHAMBERS is one of the. larTest
SAA1ANAO1AUO undertakers in the world
Complete funerals as low as SIS up
Three funeral homes, Is parlors and
chapels. 40 assistants, IS cars. hearses and
ambulsnces. Ambulances now only So
1400 Chaplin st. N. W. co. 0432. b17
18th St. s. AT 6700