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Evening star., 1938-04-15
LESH SEES POLL FLAWS.
Fears Poor Showing to Follow
'Tnadequate Organization"

Fear of inadequate organization to
properly carry out the April 80 refer
endum to determine whether District
residents desire suffrage was voiced
last night by Paul z. Lesh. vice chair
man Of the Citizens Joint Committee
on National Representa- ton. in an
address before the American Univer-
s1tv Park Citizens Association.
Mr.. Lesh made it plain. however,
that he was expressing only his per-
sonal opinion and not speaking for
the Joint committee.
After all these years it is still i'm
possible to get good many persons
to vote even for President of the
United States, he explained. adding
that this was true despite the fact
all the tricks known to organizations
were used to lure the public to the
polls
How then can it be expected that
q goodlv majority will turn out for
an unofficial referendum?" he asked
II the referendum is not successful
as relates to the number OF voters
State supporters of the suffrage cause
in the District will say look at the
poor showing when you go to them
for aid at another time, Mr.. Lesh
said
i believe the sponsors OF the refer
endum are enthusiastic. but over en-
thusiastic,' Mr.. Lesh commented.
Asserting national representation"
ho, ,hy'f IA Il,
a historical revue of the Districts po-
lltical situation and pointed out nu-
merous reasons why suffrage, particu-
larly in the form of national repre-
sentation, should be granted local
residents
Figures show that for the fiscal
year ending June, 1896, the District
paid more taxes than each of Is
States and more taxes than nine
States combined" Mr. Lesh said. The
nine States referred to have a total
OF AZ representatives in the House and
Senate, he said.
Local suffrage could be granted
without constitutional amendment.
but that would not give the District
all the rights of a State, Mr.. Lesh
stated,
Henry Coleman, president of the
association, which met in Hurst Hall
OF American University. told the group
he concurred in Mr.. Leshs opinion
regarding the scheduled referendum.
Reports of committees concluded
q brief business session Of the asso-
citation.
RADIO CAMPAIGN SET.
Evening star., 1938-04-15

The ,. Atlantic storm eentered ABOUT la, lati,
lowest pressure about 1920 inches. ap-
parently moving slowly ast-northeast-
ward. Pressure is relatively low from
southern Labrador. Cartwrieht. 2a..o
inches. southweStward over the New Eng
land States, and thence westward over the
lower Lake region, Toronto. Ontario. 1888
inches. The western disturbance has re-
msi mained Ia nearly stationary. Clayton, N.
turbance over the lower Rio Grande VAL
ley, Brownsville, Tex. 800 inches. Pres
sure continues low over Alaska and the
laask Maskenzie Vslley, KODAK: Alaska; 22:44
inches. and Simpson. District of Macken-
zie. @a5! inches. Pressure is high to the
east OF Cape Rrace. Newfoundland, S. S.
Scanstates. 1880 inches. with an extern
sion southwestward over the South Allan
nc states. Wilmington N. c.. BOA inches
mis- pressure area is moving east
SoutheaStward over the Province of On
tario Moosonee, 3O.36 inches. while pres
sur sure eontinues high over California, San
FRANCISCO. 1920 inches. During the last
"a hours there have been showers in the
middle Rocky Mountain region. the middle
and southern Plains. the west Gulf Srates
and over northern New ENGLAND. Tenn
perature changes have been slight
Evening star., 1938-04-15
SUFFRAGE HEARING
WILL BEGIN MAY 4.
Citizens Committee Busy
Preparing Arguments
for Presentation.

Following an announcement by
Chairman Summers of the House Ju-
dietary Committee that hearings will
be held May and on the Capper-
Norton Joint resolution for District ma
tional representation on the same basis
As the several States, the Citizens
Joint Committee on National Repre-
sentation today was busy arranging for
proper presentation of its arguments
In support of this legislation
A subcommittee, consisting of Com
missioner Allen, Jesse c. Suter and
Paul E. Lesh, are representing the
Committee on Congressional Hearings
In arrangements with Chairman Sum-
ners and in the selection of those who
Will be spokesmen on various phases of
the question at the hearing
Representative Summers, who says
that he feels it is time for Congress to
take some definite action on this long
discussed question and to give the peo-
pie resident in the Capital City some
measure OF suffrage announced that
1t is his intention to hold the hearings
to the two days designated.
Committee Members.
Other members OF the Hearings
Committee are NJ w. Bastian, Miss
Selma NJ. Borchardt, w. NICK. Clay
ton, Frank J, Coleman, Edward F.
Colladay, John B. Colpoys, Robert j.
Cottrell, Guilford S. Jameson, Mrs.
William Kittle, Thomas E, Lodge,
Malcolm S. McConihe, Newbold
Moves. Mrs. Louis Gutenberg. Eta L.
Taggart, Evan H. Tucker. Mrs. Harvey
w. Wiley, Mrs Evalyn Walsh Mclean,
Lowell Mellett. Eugene Meyer. Mrs.
Eleanor Patterson and Mrs. Charles
H. Weston
House Joint Resolution 232 was in
froduced by Representative Norton,
Democrat. of New Jersey, former
chairman of the House District Com
mittee, in February. 1887 1t is
identical with Senate Joint Resolution
l3, introduced by Senator Capper, Re-
publican, of Kansas. former chairman
OF the Senate District Committee The
resolution proposes an amendment
to the Federal Constitution empower
ing Congress to grant voting repre-
sentation in the Senate and House to
District residents and to give them
the right to elect presidential electors
equal to the aggregate of the Districts
representation in Senate and House.
1t would also grant to District resi-
dents the same right to sue and be
sued in the United States courts
throughout the country as possessed
by the citizens of the States and by
aliens.
LESH SEES POLL FLAWS.
Evening star., 1938-04-15
RUSH HOUR MANEUVERS
ON ROADS PROTESTED

The Arlington County Board yes
terday decided to ask Fort Myer on
cials to keep the county roads clear
Of military maneuvers during the
morning rush-hour period.
George M. Yeatman of the board
said he had received numerous COM
plants from citizens on their way to
work in Washington who had been
delayed by long columns Of cavalry
and infantry exercising along Lee
boulevard apd crossing Arlington.
Ridge rvad.S,
Evening star., 1938-04-15
Commercial Pact Signed.

ROME, April Is (4,.-Foreign Min
ister Count Galeazzo Ciano and the
French charge d'af1aires, Jules Blondel
designed to re-establish normal credit
relations between France and Italy.
A government communique said the
agreement ended the present system of
clearing and provided means of assur-
ing 1.-The progressive liquidation Of the
French commercial debt" The ex-
change balance and application Of the
accord will be controlled by a mixed
commission.
Evening star., 1938-04-15
$4,000, 900 INCREASE
FOR &C. c. IS APPROVED
By the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
The Senate Appropriations Com
mittee today approved q $4,000, 900
increase in c. c. C. funds for the
next fiscal year in line with President
Roosevelt's recommendations.
The proposed increase. previously
approved by the House. would provide
funds for continuing the present 1901
c. c. c. camps.
Under regular appropriations, the
number Of campef would have beer
reduced by 30l on fuly !.
Evening star., 1938-04-15

A white-haired great t-grandmothe
started her first airplane ride this
morning and said she felt "only a
little flutter" as she eagerly waited
for the plane to take off.
Mrs. Irene G. Smith. who will cele-
brate her 85th birthday anniversary
in October, wanted to get back home
to Atlanta, Ga, in time for her daugh-
ters birthday anniversary today. So
she decided to fly.
I've ridden horse and bus and
a train, and just wanted to see how
Evening star., 1938-04-15
Hardly a Superstition.

MOUNDSVILLE, w. Va. P).-Su-
perstition aside, Raymond Styers is
certain that Friday, May 13, is his
unlucky day.
On that day, court has decreed, he
must dies on the gallows for killing
woman during a hold-up.
Evening star., 1938-04-15
THE WEATHER REPORT

District Of ColumbiaMosty
possibly
Winds
and tomorrow; possibly Sunday.
Vrgia-MoSty
Evening star., 1938-04-15
Reaction of the Press
Majority of Nnt;on's Papers Opposes Presidents
Spending Program, Seeing 1t as Aiding
Recovery Only Tenn porarily if at All.


today President Roosevets relief
Among the were:
Evening star., 1938-04-15
Report for Last Fl Hours.

Record for Last - Hours.
From noon yesterday to noon today
Highest, "a, 2:45 pm. yesterday. Year
ago. so.
40. '''
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest. S5, on March 20
Lowest. q, on January 20.
Humidity for Last - Hours.
From noon yesterday to noon today)
Highest 81 per cent. at $50 an. today.
Lowest, 25 per cent. at 4:45 pm. yes
terday.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers clear
At Harpers Ferry; Potomac clear a. Great
Falls today.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Evening star., 1938-04-15
Precipitation,

Monthly precipitation in inches IN tts
Capltal tcurrent month to datel.
Evening star., 1938-04-15
FRANCE TO START
ITALIAN PACT TALK
Success of British Talks
Spurs Hope to Split
Rome-BerIin Tie.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Edoudrd Ddladier came to po1Der
as premier OF France last Sunday,
Nth determination to solpe Frances
financial and labor troubles and to
speed rearn,ament in the face of
Europe's dissensions. NeW gouern-
ment has ShotDn inclination to fol-
lou Prime Minister Neuille Cham
berlain OF Great Britain in dealing
tor peace ,Uith the dictators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21

Louis Chieffo will direct the carol singing.
 Members of the pageant cast follow: Virgin Mary, Mary Shu- grue; St. Joseph, Helen Gerulis; three wisemen, Barbara Kunkel, Kay Wolff and Christine Hunter: three angels, Marjorie Kopp, Peg gy Galbraith and Anne Bowie: shepherds, Evelyn Clifford and Ed na Wright; candle bearers, Betty Horgan and Anne O,Neill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21

suit would give South all of the diamonds through a successful f1nesse, he returned the heart king South won with the ace and re- turned a low heart, East winning On the heart return, South fi- messed the seven, which held.
 Emboldened by success, a low diamond was led, and the f1nesse of the nine forced the king from the East hand. East could see nothing better than g heart re- turn, and declarer won with the ten, and now returned the dia- mond queen, West refusing to win. However, another diamond put West in, and he was reluctantly compelled to lead club, giving declarer the tricks needed to ful- fill his contract.
 Copyright, 1888, NEA Service, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
NEWEST HANDKERCH1EFs

New handkerchiefs designed es- pecially for southern resort use are of tissue-sheer linen in deep pastel tones of green, blue, coral and yell low, in a new extra large size, 16 by 16 inches, finished with wide bor- der of Chinese spoking. Another new style, in a somewhat smaller size that will appeal particularly to swingsters, has a wide inside border of musical notes hand embroidered by Chinese craftswomen. It might be an amusing stunt to ask your friends to identify the swing tune so ingeniously stitched on your kerchief at your next jam session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League
Reckless Bidder Must Force Opponents to Play His Game
 Or See Contract Fail

While every writer on contract correctly condemns reckless over bidding, there are times when the overbidder has the satisfaction of making a contract that less am- bilious player would not have un- dertaken.
 Today's hand was taken from a recent duplicate game at the Laurelton Bridge Club in New York, conducted by Mrs. Robert B. Fuller. Mrs. Fuller Is president of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Contract Bridge league, and will be one of the women contract stars at the National Championships in Cleveland the week of Nov. 28.
 The first trick was won with the seven in the closed hand, East dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21

A program of entertainment for the Sigma Tau of the Waterbury Catholic high school was presented Monday night at the school audi torium by 8 group of seniors. Sarah Lanaro was chairman of the ,ro- gram committee. Those taking part were: Lucy DiPietro, Rita Orlando, Adwa Angelone, Constance Pon- ponio, Sarah Lanaro, Betty Costello, Irene Sathory, Loretta Legge, Mary Bowler, Margaret Carusillo md Mary Graveline.
 Mrs. Sherman B. Brainard has written 8 play, 'The Christmas Spirit" which will be presented at Christ Chapel Friday evening by members of her Sunday School class.
 The Waterbury Choristers' week ly rehearsal will be held tonight at the Armory at 7:45 o'clock. All members are requested to attend.
 Arrangements are being completed for the annual Christmas party of the Sons and Daughters of St. George, Friday night at 8 o'clock in the lodge rooms. Mrs. William Albon or Mrs. William Harvey should be called by those intending to bring children.
 Anne Phelan of the College of New Rochelle is a member of the decorations committee for the an- nual junior prom to be held in the college sports building this evening. She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Finton J. Phelan of Lexington ave- nue,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
Coming Events
DECEMBER

Dec. 23-Top Matters dance, Wa terbury Country club.
 Dec. 25-Handel's Messiah" Sec ond Congregational church.
 Dec. 25-Tau Epsilon Chi sorority dance, The Elton.
 Dec. 26-Marywood college alum nae dinner-dance, Waverly inn.
 Dec 27-Holy Cross undergraduate dance, The Elton.
 Dec. 27, 28 and 29-Jack Frost dances, Bunker Hill church gym.
 Dec. 27-Revelerrs dinner dance at Country club.
 Dec. 2S-Trinity college alumnae tea, The Elton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Bride To-Be Is
 Guest At ShoWer

Miss Bertha Horinbein of Wood Street entertained at a personal shower at her home recently in honor of her sister, Lillian, who will be married to Sam Adelsky of New York City shortly.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Anna Horinbein, Mrs. Rose Tripicione, Mrs. Betty Pannone, Mrs. Fibre, Mrs. Jamie Neisbitt, Miss Annie Neisbitt, Miss Jamie Neisbitt, Miss Eleanor Miller, Miss Martha Os- trowski, Miss Adeline Sciarretta, Miss ElIna Bokutis, Miss Betty Fibre, Miss Anna Fibre, Miss Jo- sephine Tata, Miss Margaret Btu ford and Miss Anna Cross.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
Personal

Francis T. Keane, a freshman in the College of Commerce and Finance at the University ol De- troit, has arrived home to spend the Christmas holidays with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Dennis Keane of 503 Baldwin street. Keane is a graduate of Crosby high school.
 Mises Mary Fitzpatrick has re- turned to her home on Pleasant street after a stay of several days in New York city.
 William Gumpper, a student at St. Bonaventure College, is spending the Christmas holidays with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Phillip Gumpper of Magill street.
 MT. and Mrs. Ubald Bellemore of thsi city are registered at the Hotel Commodore in New York city.
 Mary E. Hickox of Stewart Ave nue, class of '39, of the College of Agriculture, and Everett G. Moeller of Brichwood avenue, class of '39 of the College of Mechanical Engin- eering, have been elected to Phi Kappa Phi, national honorary scholastic society of Cornell Uni versity, Ithaca, N. Y.
 Mrs. M. J. Lord of West Main street is home from St. Mary's Hospital where she was 8 patient for two weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Chat field and daughter, Rhoda, have left to spend the Christmas holi- days with MT. and Mrs. Robert M. Calfee, Jr., of Cleveland, Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21

Plans for the election of officers and the adoption of a constitution were made last night at an organ ization meeting of the Miss and MT. Club of the Second Congregation church. More than 30 young peopls attended. The club will include aa members, unmarried people between the ages of 20 and 30.
 Douglas Benedict, Robert Ray, Pauline White, Virginia Bailey and Jack Stevens were appointed com- mittee to frame a constitution and plan a program for the next meet- ing, January 3. Officers will be elect ed at that meeting.
 Rev. Alan M. Fairbank, pastor oi the church, spoke to the group last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
JANUARY

Fan. l-Dr Harold H. Sloan, edi- tor, at First M E. church.
 Jan. 2+Albertus, Magnus club tea at clubs auditorium. Jan. 5rDr Lawson Lawrey, psychi- atrist, Medical building.
 Jan. S-Bob Hewitt, lecturer, Sec ond church forum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21

Members of Vigneulles post aux Hilary, Yankee Division Veterans at tended restaurant party following meeting last night in the armory. Entertainment included solos by Florence Schaeffer and Ceil Kerins and recitations by Marie Bolan and Ann Shell. Jane Meyer, Helen .3ro- phy and May Grove won prizes. Martha Richmeyer and Sally Law Tor were in charge. The group plans joint meeting January IT with the DOSt,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
SMALL JELLY MOLDS PREFERABLE

Pack cranberry jelly in small molds-just enough for one meal, Besides serving more attractively cranberry jelly that is left stand- ing even for a few hours gets watery..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
Weddings
Risdon Girls Dance Tonorro1O

Plans have been completed for a Christmas party by the girls of the Steel Department of the Risdon Manufacturing Company of Water bury which will be held at Waverly Inn, Cheshire, tomorrow evening. The party will be in the form of 6 dinner dance. The committee in charge includes: Stella DeptuIa. Frances Pandolf, Lucy Mezzio, Jen~ nie Fazzino, Josephine Fazzino. Nancy Sequenzia, Irene Taylors Sophie Sequenzia, Mary Sequenzia and Lucy Guarino.
 Children were entertained yester- day by Fannick post and auxiliary, Jewish War Veterans at a Chanukah party in the Waterbury Hebrew inc stitute. A play was presented by Judah Ebowich, assisted by s. Brown and Miss Pauline Vol gin, teachers. The committee included Alderman Joseph Reiner, Morris D. Shapiro, Abe Litsky, Isadore Green blatt, Dr. Louis Weinberg, Israel Helfand, Samuel Lidets, Abraham Baltim, Mrs. Minnie Block, Mrs. Anna Reiner, Mrs. Mary Litsky, Mrs. Molly Fidler. Mrs. Mary Frank, ldrs. Lillian Reiner and Mrs. Israel Helfand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21

carding the spade deuce. South now laid down the ace of spades and followed with the three, East winning with the king.
 East could count the spades and fearing that a return of that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21

CHRISTMAS YULE LOG. A tempt ing dessert molded from smooth, rich Sealtest-approved Butter Pe- can Ice Cream, covered with natu- ral-appearing 'bark" of frozen chocolate whipped cream. Medium size (serves to S) SIPS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21
Personal
Trianone Members
 To Hold Lobby Sing

The Trianone club, under direct ion of Mrs. Seth Goodwin, will pre- sent Christmas carols illustrated with pagentry at the lobby sing tonight at the Y. M. c. A. Rev. pr. John Curry Walker will speak: Theodore Martus, lobby social com mittee chairman, is in charge, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-21

Rev. George Smith Brown, of Broadbrook, spoke yesterday at the meeting of the Waterbury Chapter of the w. c. T. U., at First Metho- dist Church and Mrs. Arthur Will Hams, president of the chapter, pre- sided. Devotions were led by Mrs. Hugo Wiberg who also sang and spoke on the topic, What Would Jesus Do If He Were In My Placer"
 Members brought gifts for the Salvation Army and Mrs. Francis Horton, chairman of the flower mis- sion, brought 53 baskets of candy to be included in the baskets which will be distributed by the Salvation Army to need families this week. The speaker discussed methods of cutting down alcoholic consumption in this country.
 The regular meeting of the Y- Ettes Girls Club of the Central Y. M. c. A. was held recently at their clubrooms. Swimming activities were discussed and final plans made for the distribution of picture books which will be given to children in local hospitals. The next meeting of the club will be held tomorrow evening.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
Golden Anniversary
Is Celebrated
At Reception.

Mn. AND MRS. R. HENRY PHrPPs
~ celebrated their golden wedding
anniversary Sunday at their home in
Takoma Park. Md. when they re-
ceived more than 200 friends at 4
reception from 6 until o'clock.
There was a profusion of flowers in
yellow and orange shades. sent to the
couple by their friends. In the living
room were two long. low baskets filled
with talisman roses and gladioli and
large dahlias were banked below, while
on the dining table stood a TERED
wedding cake.
Mrs. Phipps wore an Alice blue
georgette gown and a corsage Of yel-
low roses. Assisting in the dining
room were Mr.. and Mrs. Phipps'
adopted daughter, Miss Jean Phipps,
and two granddaughters, Miss Mar
jorie House Of Indiana, Pa. and Miss
Barbara Phipps Of Berring Springs,
Mich.
Married so years ago in the Pres
byterian Church in Tonawanda, N.
Y, Mrs. Phipps is the former Miss
Celina Walters, daughter Of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Walters of Tona-
wanda. N. Y. Mr.. Phipps is also a
native Of New York. They lived in
Tonawanda until 1911, when they came
to Takoma Park to make their home.
Sunday was the first time eince 1912
that Mr.. and Mrs. Phipps and their
five children have been together.
Mrs. B. NJ Wyman of Canandagua, N.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
Cabrillos to Sail
Today From Tour
Of Europe.

SENoR ANGEL CABRILLO Y vAZ-
QUEZ and Sonora de Cabrillo, who
have been abroad for their wedding
trip, will sail today on the Queen Mary
for New York. Senor and Sonora de
Cabrillo have been visiting the formers
mother, Sonora Dona Romano Vaz-
quez de Cabrillo at Santander, Spain
and toured several Of the other con-
tinental countries during their several
months stay abroad.
The marriage of Senor and Sonora
de Cabrillo. the latter formerly Miss
Kathryn Brown. took place June 18
in the chapel at the United States
Naval Academy in Annapolis and was
followed by a reception in the Ofdcers'
Club at Annapolis. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Jennings Brown, brother and
sister-in-law Of the bride acted as
hosts.
Senor and Sonora de Cabrillo will
go at once to Annapolis. where they
will be at home at IS Davis avenue
after october l.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
the chapel Of the First Baptist Church

the chapel Of the First Baptist Church
in Arlington.
The ceremony was performed al
o'clock by the Rev. Perry L. Mitchell
in the. presence of the family and
close friends. Preceding the cere-
mony Mr.. Rial Rose Of Arlington
sang, accompanied by Miss Mary
Brown. who also played the wedding
marches.
Mrs. Kimball was married in a be-
coming white lace afternoon gown
and white halo hat with q short
white lace veil, and her corsage bou-
quet was Of gardenias and lilies Of
the valley.
She had as her matron of honor
and only attendant Mrs. Clyde Carl
strand of Baltimore, the former Miss
Ruth Lord of Washington, who was
wearing a green crepe afternoon dress
and corsage bouquet Of sweetheart
roses.
Mr.. Donald G. Waller of Minot,
N. Oak, was best man.
An informal reception in the chapel
followed. Mrs. Cannon, mother of
the bride, wearing violet lace gown
with beige accessories, assisted the
young couple in receiving. Later they
left on a wedding trip through the
Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and
after September is will be at home
to their friends at 81 Nicholson street,
here.
The bride is a graduate of Wash
ington-Lee High School and West
hampton College, University of Rich
mond. She is member of Tau
Kappa Alpha. national fraternity for
public speaking, and Alpha Psi One
ga, national dramatic fraternity.
Mr. Kimball is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Henry Kimball of Minot
He attended the University of Mon
tana and will complete his law course
at the National Law School here.