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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-14

This somewhat startling state
ment was made by Mrs. Hays
Mirkil, formerly with the Far
East Foundation, who has spent
many years IN Albania She was
the guest speaker at the Wom-
ans National Farm and Garden
Association luncheon held yes
terday in the A. A. U. w. club
house, 1884 I st. N. w.
TELLS OF CUSTOMS
Mrs. Mirkil spoke of the Gus
toms and family life of the Al
bantam people. Comparing the
standards of American personal
and national life with that of
Albania, she said:
There are three sterling
characteristics about them:
Personal and national honor,
for which they would give their
life rather than break their
word; love for home, where
there is no unhappineSs as there
exists in the American home,
and reverence for woman and
womanhood. No crime of VIC
lence against a woman has ever
been recorded in the history of
Albania"
Mrs. Mirkil described the
country as being similar to the
State of California in climate
and agricultural developments.
Lauding King zog and his three
sisters, the latter who were
recently in the United States on
a visit, she said that under his
reign the field of education has
expanded and progressed. The
princeSseS, she said, are active
In the Red Cross, interested in
the various hospitals Of the ma
ton and in the educational en-
deavorS Of the Government.
She cited the instance when the
three princesses donned Red
Cross uniforms and worked
with the nurses in the hospitals
at the time of the earthquake.
MINISTER HEARD
Following Mrs. Mirkil, the
Albanian minister, Faik Konitza,
spoke briefly. He lauded the in.
valuable service rendered his
country by the American School
of Agriculture, which stands
upon the battlefield where
Caesar fought Pompe 48 years
before the birth of Christ.
Speaking of a similarity between
the United States and Albania,
Mr.. Konitza said:
Albania is similar to the
United States insofar as religious
rights are concerned. We have
in our country freedom Of Wor-
ship, and no national religion.
There are four religious creeds
existing in Albania today, the
Roman Catholic, the Orthodox
or Byzantine religious, the Mo
Slem religion and the Biktashi
religion, which originated in the
Sixteenth century, and is cross
between the Unitarian and the
Baptist.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-14

I'VE have never had a religi-
Gus war fought in our country,
and I challenge any student of
history to doubt this statement"
Answering a semi political
question put to him by Mrs.
Janet Richards, well-known lee
turer and traveller, Mr.. Konltza
said:
ITALY has prevented the ex-
ploitation of our country by
other nations. We are grateful
and pleased with her assistance,
and between the two countries
exists a reciprocal trade agree
ment."
ALLDAY MEETING
The luncheon was held during
an all-day meeting of the Capital
division of the association. In
the morning, members of the
council met to prepare for the
afternoon discussions and elec-
ton of officers. At the morning
session, Mrs. Frederick L. Lew
ton, Of Maryland, presided in
the place of Mrs. Murray Boo
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-14
TOdGy'S Club Program

Washington Branch,
American Association of Uni
versity Women-Meeting of
Morning Book Review Group,
II a. m; meeting of Chess
Group, 7:45 p. m, 1884 I st.
N. w.
The Seventy-fourth Club
Luncheon in honor of Mrs.
Roosevelt, l p. m, Mayflower
Hotel.
D. C. Branch, National
League of American Pen
Women-Book Review lunch
con, p. m, studio in Grafton
Hotel.
Columbia Chapter, o. E. S.
Meeting of Home Board, 8
p. m, home of Stella M. Cor
bin, 1011 Monroe st. N. w.
Columbia Chapter, Women
Of the MooSe-Meeting for or
ganiZation of Child Care and
Training Study Class, 8 p. m,
home of Senior Regent Mrs.
Frances Baldwin, 610 A st.
N. E.
Chevy Chase Woman's Club
Mature Section meeting at
Chevy Chase Circle, 10 a. M,
for District girdling trip; ex-
ecutive board meeting, 1890
p. m, Columbia Country
Club.
Chevy Chase Junior Wom-
ans Club-Literature Section
meeting, 8 p. m, home of
Miss Jeanette Dulin, 1851
TennySon St., Chevy Chase.
| Twentieth Century Club
CivicS-Education Section
luncheon-meeting, 1890 p. M,
Y. w. C. A.
Women's City Club -
French class, p. m, 1856
Jackson Pl. N. W.
| Y. w. C. A. Thursday
Group of the Industrial De-
partment, bicycling and sup
per party, 4:45 p. m; Eliza
beth SomerS' Glee Club meet
ing, 6:45 p. m; Blue Triangle
Club, Lenten service, 8 p. m.
P. T. A. Activities-Cooke
Association annual luncheon;
Burroughs Association regu-
lar meeting: Woodbridge meet
ing, 1880 p. m; Madison-Tay-
lor meeting and election, 8 p.
m; AnacoStia Junior Senior
High, bundle day for student
aid.
Woman's National Demo
cratic Club-Lecture by Mrs.
o. w. McNeeSe, II a. m,
luncheon following, 1926 New
Hampshire Ave. N. w.
Peoples Mandate Commit
tee-Nationwide broadcast in
observance Of Pan-American
Day, 3:15 p. m, WMAL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-14
Activities of WOmen's Clubs

cock, president Of the Capital
division.
Miss Grace Frysinger, chair
man Of international Coopera-
ton, presided at the luncheon
in the place of Mrs. Jay Win
ston Johns, of Charlottesville,
Va, president of the Washing
ton group, who was i'll.
Officers elected for the en-
suing year were Mrs. Jay Win
ston John, president; Mrs. S. B.
Broadbent, recording secretary;
Mrs. Raymond A. Pearson, cor
responding secretary; Mrs.
Henry Void, assistant CORE
spending secretary; Miss Eve
Ign D. Cannon, treasurer; Mrs.
E. j. O'BleneSS, assistant treas
urer. Vice presidents elected
from the three States and the
District of Columbia which rep
resents the Capital division Of
the association include Mrs. Ar
thur T.. Esgate, District of Co
lumbia; Mrs. Frederick L. Lew
ton, Maryland; Mrs. Frank L.
Ball, Virginia, and Mrs. Ellis A.
YoSt, West Virginia. Directors
include Mrs. Fernando Cuni-
berti, District of Columbia; Mrs.
Luther Benton, Maryland; Mrs.
Murray Boocock, Virginia, and
Mrs. Roland Ringgold. West
Virginia. ..
COMMITTEES NAMED
Those elected to serve on the
various committees are: Mrs.
Willoughby CheSley, arts and
crafts; Miss Gertrude Warren,
education and scholarships;
Miss Sylvia Slocum, exhibits;
Mrs. Henry w. GilbertSon, ex-
tension; Mrs. j. Craig Peacock,
hospitality; Miss Grace Fry
singer, reelected to serve on the
International Cooperation Com
mittee; Mrs. Albert GoSS, mar
keting; Mrs. w. Ridgely Chap.
line, membership; Mrs. Robert
D. Maltby, printing: Mrs. R. M.
Evans, reelected publicity chair
man: Miss Madge j. Reese,
standards; Mrs. James H. Wal
ton, wayside Identification and
gardens, and Mrs. Philip Sid
ney Smith, legislation.
Seen at the luncheon were
Mrs. Robert B. Mosley, Of Lon
don, England, who is in this
country in the interest Of Coun-
try Women of the World; Mrs.
Charles D. Walcott, Mrs. Walter
K. Tuckerman, Mrs. Phillip Sid
ney Smith, member Of the board
of education, and Mrs. Fred v.
Coville.
The association established a
$4,000 scholarship in 1929 in
honor of Sarah Bradley Tyson,
president for number of years,
which is devoted to advanced
education of young women who
have shown special promise in
agriculture and horticulture.
MES. John Eckert and Mrs.
Phillips Criswell, of the D. c.
Chapter Of the American War
Mothers, will sponsor a card
and bingo party for the benefit
of the chapter, Friday, April %,
at 2 o'clock, in the War Mothers
National Home, 1927 New Hamp-
shire Ave. N. w.
Veterans at Walter Reed Hos
pital were recently entertained
by Georgia GrisSo and so pupils
Of her school of dance. The en-
tertainment was held under the
auspices Of the disqualification
committee of which Mrs. Brom-
ley is chairman.
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Albania Topic at Luncheon of
Farm and Garden Group
By MARY PADGETT

Zone of the fundamental principles of Albanian home is
respect Albanian children taught to respect their elders
and therefore discplnarian methods used in the
school, condition which is found to be sorely lacking in
AWAY
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-11-10
THE CINEMA

Boys
An M.G.M. Production directed by Norman Taurog
The Players: Spencer Tracy
Mickey Rooney
Henry Hull
Peewee
Rating: Excellent -- A setup for Greenbelt
Recommendation: Family Picture
This is strong stuff for home folks, but we'll
done. The story of the struggle Of clergyman,
played by Spencer Tracy, to beat down the opposition
Of the conservative element Of his community in
creating home for homeless, orphaned waits des-
tined for life Of crime is rich splendid
The chief contribution, usual, is made by
Spencer Tracy who towers the others a delin-
cation Of splendid, fearless soul deftly.
sincerely played, as to beggar description.
The contacts between the Of God and his boys
is in many instances productive of such real emotion
to stir the audience deeply. For all parents of
children we can promise many heart-moving
which will be productive Of tears.
Mickey Rooney does another role portraying Mickey
Rooney, for once in character, and does it wi tn
terrific amount of muggng but still. thanks to ade-
tional scenes.
Henry Hull does the conservative business man
wi tn heart Of gold and fistful Of rtgages very
capably. and Peewee off with by dint of
being cute shaver, and at least once, because he
is a swell little actor, who doesn't "act".
We recommend nice in disciplining be tween
Father Flanagan (racy) and Peewee for the guidance
Of parents.
This is Of the best shows of the year and
will be in the running for Academy Award honors.
1t is MUST for Greenbe1t.
The little tots are being left out Of it
pletely, regards professional enter iment,
sincerely feel that grea ter efforts their
half in order.
AS an instance, cite the fact that there could
we'll be considered the possibility Of having Blue
Bird Matinees (once week in the morning) for a.
bout half-hour to hour with Popeye, Mickey
Mouse, Perky. and other such animated and
other sources of amusement primarily for the tiny
kids.
We suggest to the pre-school Mothers Club that
they ccmunni cate wi tn the Eeckscher
Children, l 1O4th ST., New York, Ny. for addi-
tional information.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-11-10
The Theater World
The Drama

The Drama
"The Dark Tower" promises be different
from the Of the Greenbelt Players
as far as being problem child is concerned. Re-
hearsa1s always retarded by casting problems
those burrows lining the fair brow Of Betsy
are the direct result of these problems. Her life
the duties Of directing. She is taking it all in
her stride but it's stormy goinge
Ruth Maurer became problem child No. she
left recently for brief visit to points Her
part in the play is ajor wi thout her re-
hearsals than bit difficult. Sid Vein
stein called out Of town for several days.
Theodore Murray has missed several practice ghts
because Of q sick daughter. Larry Iarmore has to
say his lines and because his job nine
Pm. All in all. things far from sunny but
quering adversely has become habit with the Play
and Nov. 20 and 80 will find the Dark Tower"
presented, and presented we'll.
The neatest performance Of the week turned in
by Frank LOTUS cast as Barry. playwright. The
script calls for him to play the piano and for
time they considered using victrola because his
piano playing was very. very shaky. Lo, this week
Frank turns up with the glad tidings that he has
learned to play less than two pieces the
trola Will not be required In last weeks list
Of characters omitted the John Ball. the
triple threat He is ASST slant manager of the
theatre and part of Mr.. Laakso's crew. Now he
is adding dramatics his list already pro-
himself asset.
OFFICE HOURS OF DIR. WoDE
Dr.. Alvin Models office hours at the Health Gen.
ter the those Of DR.. Thomas A. Christen-
sen, for present at least. it has been learned
by the Cooperator.
Dr.. Wode, who has been associated wi tn the Health
Association for about three weeks, followed the
practice Of being at the Health Center during Dr..
christensen's hours. 1t is arrangement which is
not likely to be permanent, however, according to
Dr.. Christensen.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1938-11-10

DR.. AND MRS. WoDE MOVE TO GREENBELT
Dr. and Mrs. Alvin E. W. Wode are now full-fledge
residents Of Greenbe1ts having moved into their
home at No. Woodland Nay Tuesday, November I. Dr..
Wode recently Joined the staff Of the Health Assoc
ciations
The house they occupy is the in which Dr.. and
Mrs. Francis D. Treadgill living when the Doc
tor was attached to the Health Association staff
The Threadgil1s recently returned to Washington.
Dr.. and Mrs. Wode. who have children, were
living temporarily in Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-15
LABOR EMPLOYES
 WORK DAY, NIGHT
Staff Preparing to Pay Un- employment COmpensa-
 ton Ayers Tone

As the second week in which Con- necticut has accepted claims for ur1- employment compensation from its jobless drew to close, Joseph M. Tone, Commissioner of Labor and Administrator of the Unemployment Compensation Act, revealed today that his department is working day and night processing the claims which have now risen above the 77,000 mark in number.
 1.-TWO shifts of trained examiners are processing claims as rapidly as is humanly possible" the commis- sioner stated. "One group is on the job from 800 a. m. until 300 p. m.; at 800 o'clock, a second crowd comes in to remain until 10:00 at night. In an effort to pay com pensation on schedule, they worked all day last Saturday and Sunday"
 Members of the division of factory inspection and minimum wage have also been drafted to aid in the emergency, he disclosed. Most of them are helping in filing and sort ing claims. In addition, 8 number of temporary employees have been add ed to the personnel and will be kept until the load, which has been made heavier by the business recession with its countless thousands of un- anticipated jobless workers, be- comes easier.
 Temporary employees were selected from lists furnished by local offices of the Connecticut State Employ ment Service. They include clerks and stenographers, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-15

irlasmuch as the loss ratio has & distinct bearing on the rates, the commissioner was interested in f1nd- ing out if any particular hazard existed or if the municipal author itieS were informed on the situa- tion. Results indicate that the var 1ous administrations, through their fire departments, have an informed grasp of the conditions.
 Precautions
 Bridgeport's problem is that it is on tide water and the fire chief there is working on an ordinance to have owners of all tanks com- pelied to install the foam system or 10 carry foamite powder on the premises in designated quantities. There are 100000 gallons of fuel oil stored in Bridgeport; 4,4OO,o00 gallons of gasoline and 100000 gallons of range oil, and 14O00 gall Ions of solvent and 2O00 gallons of naphtha.
 Dennis J. Lahey, fire marshal of the Waterbury department, makes the observation that in his opinion perhaps the greatest fire hazard arising out of the gasoline and oil business today is the fact that the large trucks carrying thousands of gallons are permitted to travel through the thickly populated sec- sions of large cities. Some time ago 320 gallons of gasoline in a truck turned over on the Naugatuck road and the department had quite a time looking after it.
 While Portland has quite a large amount of fuel stored, the commis- sioner has not been in touch with the smaller towns. The only outside storage in the City of Middletown itself seems to be well protected according to the new mayor, Charles A. Schaefer.
 Underground Storage
 Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy sub mitted the inquiry to Chief Michael T. Keena, who points out that the Hartford ordinances do not permit above-ground storage of gasoline unless it is outside the fire limits One firm in Hartford has a capa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-15
1933 WILEY GRADS PLAN DINNER HOP
Reunion Set for Waverly Inn February 2S; Ken=
 nedy to Be Guest

Reunion for the Wilby High school, class of 1883, will be held at Waverly Inn, February 28, in the form of a Ginner-dance, it was announced last night at a meet ing of the committee in the Central Y.
 Ralph Minervino was named chairman of the arrangements com mittee; Samuel Rimer has charge of entertainment and Albert Vestro will be master of ceremonies. Others on the general committee are: Miss Betty Inglis, Miss Dorothy Salva- tore, Miss Marie Scalzo, Michael GannutZ, John P. Grebluna.s, Sando Bologna and Raymond Leopold.
 Principal Joseph P. Kennedy will be invited, as well as other members of the faculty. Reservations may be made with any committee mem Der. Another meeting is slated for next Friday evening in the Central
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-15
SPANISH REBEL
 BOMBERS BUSY
Rain Death, Destruction Along Entire AragOn
 Front During Day

Hendaye, Franco-Spanish From tier, Jan. 15.-(UP)-Nationalist commanders sent their bombing SquadronS to rain death and de- struction along the entire Aragon front today.
 The government charged that Na- tionalist planes had bombed a Loy- alist hospital train at Mora De Rubiales, 20 miles east of Teruel, causing an unestimated number of casualties. The attack was one of a number of wanton air raids over unfortified territory, the LoyalistS asserted.
 There were indications that the Nationalist planes had attempted to destroy the field headquarters of Gen. Vicente Rojo, Loyalist con- mander on the Teruel front, which are located in the vicinity. ,.- Other Trains Bombed
 Besides bombing the hospital train, the Nationalist planes drop ped bombs on other trains which were carrying Nationalist prisoners taken in the surrender of Teruel, the government reported. It made no mention of Nationalist casualties.
 The hospital train consisted of two cars parked on the right of way near the Mora De Rubiales sta- tion. They were crowded with sol- diers wounded in the three-weeks struggle for Teruel.
 Nationalist reports indicated that daily air raids were intended to de- stroy military concentrations and supply trains going to the Teruel front from Valencia. The supply trains were said to be accompanied by strong Loyalist endorsements.
 Fighting on the Teruel front was reduced to artillery barrages and counter-barrages. zaragoza reported that Nationalist activity on that front had been reduced after slight recitication of the lines"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-15
IRISH GROUPS IN
 DOUBLE PROGRAM
Division of Club Leads to Independent Action for
 St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick's day, 1888, will be doubly celebrated here by Irish American Social clubs, according to plans now under consideration and in progress.
 Rejecting all peace proposals which had been considered by conn., mittees of the two factions, the George Ryan group met last night and made plans for its own cele- bration.
 Last week the group headed by Attorney Hugh McGill made plans also for a parade and celebration. With the cancellation of all peace moves, it becomes evident that both clubs will necessarily conduct sep- arate celebrations.
 Under the Ryan banner the com mittee to arrange for the St. Pat ricks day affair consists of: Dr. John J. Freney as chairman; John Bulger, James Darcey, c. J. Daley, William Fitzell, Dennis Boyle, Mich ael Fitznaurice, Mortimer Calvin, Roger Conner, Harold Boyce, Robert Coughlin, Jeremiah Mccormack, Joseph Devery, Robert Stack, Mich ael Lynch, Michael Goggins, Thom- as Healey, Edward Kirby, Laymond Stone, Michael Doyle, John Lynch, Timothy Costello, Geroge T. Ryan, Keavin Heaven, William Butterly and T. V. O'Brien.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-15
Legion Women Plan
 Trip To Newington
Casper Davis Auxiliary to Distribute Cigarettes to 25
 Patients Thursday; Benefit Card Party Tonight
WATERVILLE
Mrs R. W. Henon-17S6 Thomaston Ave.-TeL 3-5462

of Waterbury, of which MT. Rietdyke is the leader, will attend this meet ing, in a body. Special music will be rendered by the Bible Class quartet and special invitation is extended to all men to attend.
 The regular morning church serv- ice will be held at 10:c0 a. m. when Rev. Smith will preach on the sub- ject, How Can We Know God". Sunday school will be held at 12 o'clock noon and at o'clock in the afternoon, the Epworth League so- ciety will conduct radio service during which Dr. Harley, a Mis- sionary in Africa, who is entirely supported by Epworth League so- cieties of the Methodist churches, and who is now on furlough, will be the speaker tomorrow afternoon. For those who wish to remain at the church for the evening service. a shoe box lunch will be served. The evening church service will be held at 2 o'clock, and Rev. Lloyd F. Morley, District Superintendent, will be the guest speaker.
 Mrs. Frederick R. Book, of Man. vile street entertained yesterday afternoon for the members of her Pinochle club. A luncheon was served and prizes awarded to Mrs Alfred Farnlof, first and Mrs. Les- ter Niven, second. Those attending were: Mrs. Edwin Wightman, Mrs. William Westwood, Mrs. Ralph Richardson, Mrs. Lester Niven, Mrs. Frederick Book, Mrs. Benjamin Johnson, Mrs. Alfred Farnlof, Mrs. William Hornbecker and Mrs. Rob- ert Taylor,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-15
KNIGHTS HOST
 TO WAR VETS
Open House Planned for Ex=Servicemen at COlufrl=
 bus Club Tuesday Night

Waterbury'S eX-servicemen are manifesting considerable interest in the Vetran's Night Open House to be sponsored by Sheridan Council, "A, Knights of Columbus, next Tues day night at the Columbus Club, 7o North Main Street. The guest of honor will be Major Thomas J. Ban nigan, manager of the Veterans Hospital at Newington.
 Major Bannigan will speak at 6:15 ?. m. from station WATR on the regular Tuesday night K. of C.. broadcast. He will discuss the Knights of Columbus and veterans affairs. In addition he is expected to comment on the later appearance in Waterbury of the Rev. Dr. J. White. Dean of the Catholic Uni versity Law School. Dr. White is to oe the guest of honor and main speaker at the K. of c. Catholic Ac- ton banquet, which is being held 1t the Hotel Elton, Wednesday, January 26.
 Major Bannigan is a personal friend of Dr. White and has enter tained him on previous visits to this tate. He regards Dr. White as one of the finest speakers in the East.
 Following his broadcast Major Bannigan will be the guest of Grand Knight Thomas w. Scadden at din- ner. Later in the evening he will be escorted to the K. of c. club-rooms on North Main Street. where open house in his honor and that of all local veterans will be held.
 Every veterans organization in the city has been asked to have rep resentatives at this gathering. Also expected are William J. Mulligan of Hartford, who was chairman of all K. of c. activities during the World War. Waterbury will be represented among the K. of c. war secretaries present by Edward O'Hara, Edward Real, and Edward Clark.
 A program is being arranged for the occasion. Refreshments will al- so be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-15
MASONIC LEADER
 PAYS VISIT HERE.
Otto Hildebrandt Inspects Local Order; Louis Wen-
 gel Recipient of Fez

Zindah Grotto of this city was of- ficially inspected last night by Otto F. Hildebrandt, of Rock Island, H., Grand Monarch of the Grotto in the United States and Canada. The inspection was preceded by a meet ing of 20 officers and members of the Grotto, with MT. Hildebrandt in The Elton, at which Grotto work was discussed.
 Vernon Hall, new monarch of zindah Grotto welcomed MT. Hide brandt at the reception which was conducted in the Waterbury Wo- mems Club. About 400 persons at- tended the reception, at which Idris s. Alderson was master of ceremon- ies.
 Louis Wenzel, retiring monarch was presented the past monarch's fez by Clark H. w. Newton, also a past monarch. Entertainment in- cluded 8 concert by the Concordia Choral society; selections by the Grotto concert orchestra; and danc- ing by Joyce Andrea and Fred Caligan.