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Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
8 et4O Salon
Ce celebrates
Christmas

Poin5ettas and miniature Christ
mas trees made charming decora-
tions fer the dinner enjoyed Wed
nesday night at the Dunlack hotel.
BraWlev by the 3 ct 40 salon.
After dinner the group adjourn
ed to the home of Mrs. Ernest N.
Wear 435 K street, for the bust
ness meeting and Christmas party.
During the business session 1t
was reported by the Auxiliary mem
bership chairman that "a member
ships had been obtained.
A comittee appointed to investi-
gate the number of tubercular chill
dren in the county schools report
ed and a resolution was drafted
which will be sent to various civic
groups to determine whether or not
steps can be taken to remove these
children from the schools so that
others may not become infected.
Plans were discussed for the joint
Auxiliary initiation for which the
8 ct 40 is TO be in charge.
Santa Claus. Elsie Figaro, then
arrived and distributed the pres
ents grouped about the saily dec
Grated Christmas tree.
Mrs. Harvey A. Kenyon, Mrs.
John Kuhn and Mrs. Charles E.
Farrell were the Ell Centrans in
attendance.
The January meeting is in West
morland.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15

One Of the loveliest Of the Christ
mas parties this season is that
which Spruce We5tmorland home
department enjoyed Wednesday af-
ternoon and the F.. B. Dean home
The first part Of the day, the
morning session, was devoted to a
discussion and demonstration on
the proper methods of dressing and
cooking poultry, Miss Florence
Glenn, home demonstration agent
being in charge,
At noon a committee of hOSteSseS
served a delicious luncheon feat
uring poultry, mashed potatoes.
Christmas salads, and n steamed
plum pudding made by Mrs. Dean
which was brought in with the
brandy sauce blazing.
The table was Beautifully ap-
pointed in silver ana blue. having
two silver Christmas trees orna-
mcnted in blue and a ccntcrpiccc
of a snow scene with mirror lake
edged with snow. In the bay Win
dow stood a smoke tree, orna-
mented in blue, while a note Of con-
trastine color was introduced by
scarlet poinscttias, placed about
the room at effective intervals.
Pop corn balls and candies in Gel
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Shower for Home Given by
CaIeMco W. T.U.

drapa singing, Precious Jewels.
Mrs. P. H. Wofford and Mrs.
James Cole presided at a gaily dec
Grated tea table carrying out the
Christmas story with figures and
tall red tapers.
The room decorations were out
standing with Christmas trees of
various sizes about the room. huge
baskets Of flowers, pepper boughs
and Christmas Wreathes hung at
all windows. a nativity scene at the
foot of the lighted tree with figures
made by l.. T. L. children, a fire
place with glowing logs and empty
stockings offering a challenge to
Santa Claus.
Decorating committee Mesdames
Barton Brown, Pearl Waggoner and
Misses Ruth and Ruby Brockman.
Sixty women attended the party
and seventy five gifts were piled
high on the gift table.
Mrs. Pearl Waggoner presided.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
One of the lighliel

One of the highlightS in Mt
>lal home departments year is
|annual Christmas heart party,
aCWhich time each member re-
ccivcs a gift from her unknown
heart the Identities of these
friends being kept secret until
spring when they are revealed.
This years party took place
Wednesday at the j. c. Stuart
home where the women met in the
afternoon for a brief business
meeting conducted by MIS- Alice
Pollard, chairman, after which a
program of music was presented
under the direction of Mrs. Ruth
Thompson.
A lovely tableau, depicting the
seven stages of Womanhood, from
infancy to old age, was presented
with an Appropriate song Tor each
stage. Mrs. Maggie Havens sang
Star of Bethlehem and Mrs.
Aleta Pollard led the group in a
series of musical rounds, Mrs
Thompson playing the accompan-
iments and also a piano solo.
Distribute Gifts
>ss Dorothy Dundas took charge
he Gift distribution after which
MIS- Stuart served delicious re-
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Dunlap S Employees
Guests at Party

Dunlap's employees and their
families enjoyed a Christmas party
Wednesday night at the home of
MI and Mrs. Ebert Brewer, Ala
Hamilton avenue.
Pretty decorations made a festive
setting for the party, the guests
exchanging inexpensive Christmas
gifts, each article being accom-
panied by an original poem eX-
planning why that particular pres
ent has been chosen for the recip,
lent.
Prizes for the best poems were
awarded to Dennis Cox and Mrs.
Zimmerman
Since the day was also Mrs.
EStrada'S birthday anniversary,
the party was a double celebra-
ton, Mrs. Estrada receiving a
handkerchief shower and a
beautifully decorated birthday
cake which was served with the
other appetizing refreshments.
Those present were: MI and
Mrs. Brewer, Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis
Cox. MS. Dena Zimmerman. Mrs.
Carrie Estrada, Miss Henrietta
Estrada. Mrs. Guy Bennett, Mrs
c. V. Munson.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
ToObserve Silver
Anniversary

Christmas has a double signifi-
canoe for the Hugh T. Osborne
family since it not only marks the
usual holiday observance but it is
also Mr.. and Mrs. Osborne's we'd
ding anniversary.
This year, since it is their twen-
ty-siftn anniversary. the oi.serv-
anCe is of particular Importance
and Mr.. and Mrs. Osborne will
celebrate this silver anniversary at
a tea to be given at Mrs. O5borne's
old home in Redlands where
they were married Christmas
night, 25 years ago.
The only guests will be members
OF the families and those who were
present at the wedding. Mrs.
Osborne plans to leave the FRIDAY
before Christmas and the tea is to
be Christmas afternoon.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Schools
Churches
Waterman Ranch Is
Headquarters for
McCabe arty

Christmas gifts will be eXchang-
ed, an Appropriate program is to be
featured and the customary good
pot luck luncheon will be served
when McCabc- Eucalyptus home
department has its annual Christ
mas party on Dec. % Thursday of
next week, at the John F. Water
man ranch
The meeting will start promptly
at l2 noon with the pot luck
luncheon, Mrs. Waterman being
assisted by social committee mem
bers as hostesses. Mrs. Hugh T.
Osborne is arranging a delightful
program for the day and the mem
bers will exchange presents, each
member bringing a gift not to
exceed 25 cents in cost. Those
bringing guests are to see that the
guests are provided with gifts also.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Calendar

THURSDAY
Alamo Verde farm center, IDS,
Alamo school.
Junior club, 1880, 10000 club.
B.P.O.E. No. 1925, 8, Elks hall.
I. V. Council No. "a, 8, Masonic
temple.
20-30 club, 7, Barbara Worth.
Townsend club No. 2, 7:30, court
house.
Lip reading class, 10, high school.
Troop IA, B.S.A., 1880, Scout hut.
Troop rs, B.S.A, 1870, McCabe
school.
Kiwanis club, 12:15, Barbara
Worth.
Baby clinic, 9-3, Brawley wOmcn's
club house.
Basketball, 7:3O, high school.
Scout carnival, 1880, McCabc
school.
O.E,S. installation, 8, Masonic
temple.
school.
Jasper farm center, $50, Jasper
Townsend club No. /, 1880, Viii
son music room.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Girl Reserves Sponsor Annual
christmas Vespers Sunday

Among the Christmas traditions
of FL Centre which have become
well established by custom is the
annual vcsper service conducted
by Central Girl Reserves and al
ways one of the most impressive
observances of this season.
This years Vesper service will
take place Sunday afternoon in
the school auditorium at 4:30 p.
m. with the scnool music depart
ment, under the supervision of
Stan Atkins, instructor. and the
Hi-Y club cooperating with the
Girl Reserves, Mr.. Atkins acting
as director
The First Christmas Roses" is
the subject of this years service
which will open with an overture
by The orchestra Around the
Christmas Tree, after which this
old legend will be presented.
The cast includes: Bill Thomp-
son, Berachah: Norma Ebert.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
AnnuaIF4eart Party Enjoyed
By Mt. Signal

rc&hmcnts assisted by Mrs Nina
Runner, the house and tea table
being festive with colorful holi-
day decorations.
The center will not meet again
until January Is.
Those present for the party
were; Mesdames Cliffie Russell.
Gladys Clark, J. c. Stuart, Nina
Runner, Vera Harris. Cora Will
lCugnby, Mildred King, Daisy
Dearborn, FeaSter. Dee Henry, c.
w BrOCkman, Viola Peterson,
Olive Wolf, C. H. H. Small, Har-
rict Downing, Rosa Burton, Anna
Erandenburg, Mertie Havens, Mag
ole HavcnS. d. E. Green, Ruth
Thompson, Pearl Waggoner, Goldie
Laughlin. Pauline WeStmoreland.
Marguerite Armer, Aleta Pollard,
Lula Kimberling, Elizabeth McKim,
Esther Sunderman, Lula Springer,
the Misses Ruth Brockman, Ruby
Brockman, Dorothy Dundas, Mar
tina F'urrier.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Ma9noIia-MuIbeny
Studies Poultry

Poultry preparation, dressing,
cooking was the subject for the
meeting of Magnolia Mulberry
home department Tuesday when
the women met at the home Of
Mrs. Ben Shank. Miss Florence
Glenn, home demonstration agent.
conducting the project work.
Each woman brought some Of
her favorite Christmas holiday
dishes, Mrs Shank demonsuatine
the proper stuffings and methods
of cooking goose
Since the day was also Mrs.
Shank's birthday anniversary. that
event was celebrated by the CEN
ter, some 10 women being present.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15

CALEXICO. Dee. 15.-The Christ
mas shower and party in the social
hall Of the Baptist church Tuesday
afternoon sponsored by the local
W.CTU. was a delightful affair.
For five years the Union has sent
Gifts to a hundred cid ladies living
in the Home for Women, Eagle
Rock city. which is a special project
of the state WCTU.
Mrs Edgar Zimerman led the
dcvoucns. taking for her subject
Peace"
Christmas hymns were sung With
Mrs Le Roy Foster at the piano.
Mrs. Harry Gromer and Mrs.
Frank Crosse presented 30 children
in the ceremonies of the Loyal
Temperance Legion.
Mrs Edgar Zimmerman present.
ed the White Ribbon Recruits in
an impressive ceremony. The pro-
gram closed with BeVerline Man
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Carnival Planned
By McCabe Troop

II il doesn't rain Zoo hard SO that
roads are impossible, McCabe
school will be headquarters Friday
night for a gala carnival sponsored
by the McCabe Scout troop.
The boys have planned fun for
everyone, ranging from hay rides,
games, to boxing ana wrestling. The
eaiety will start at 7:30 pm. and
the carnival is open to the public
being designed to raise funds for
Scout activities. Russell Waggoner
is Scoutmaster for this troop, Troop
25
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15

Madelon; NeVa DoWd, Mary; Joe
NCrthrop, Joseph; Howard Rhodes.
Silly Burke, MerVyn Walker, jim
my Evans, Bob Horne, shepherds;
Gcncvieve Moody. narrator.
The Girl Reserves will compose
the professional.
Committees in charge are: prop
critics: Nadyne Mcfarland chair
man; Louise Chormicle, Helen
Davis. Mary Moore, Hazel Lee;
costumes. Phyllis Brown. chair
man; Verda Burnett, Corinne An
dcrSon, Marian Sharp; decora-
tiOnS, Lcnna Arnold, chairman
Marilyn Nugent, Lenora Costello,
Rosamund Anderson. Phyllis Pur-
dy, Jane Allinder, Berniece Rus
sell. Halle Brown; arrangements,
Erncstine Bruton, chairman; Nor
ma Ebert, Betty Shaw, Mary
Louise Sigmon, Patricia Bolack
The vesper service is open to the
public.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Two Birthdays


Mrs. Jeff Mills entertained re-
Gently with a surprise birthday
party honoring both Mr.. Mills and
Mrs. Sam Williams OF Holtville.
The party took place at the Mills
home on Olive avenue, where a
group of friends arrived bringing
some nice gifts for the two guests
of honor.
Bridge was played. Mrs. j, D.
Brown winning the high score prize
for the women, and Mr.. Williams
that for the men.
A tempting supper was served
by Mrs. Mills later in the evening
to the following guests: Mr.. and
Mis-. Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. j. d.
Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Massey.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Walton all Of
HoltWlle; Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
YCar2in of Ell Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Juniors Plan New
Years Eve Dance

New Years Eve will be celebrat-
cd by Junior Ten Thousand club
members and their guests at a
formal dance to be given at the
Barbara Worth country club.
Plans for the party were formu-
lated at the social committee, meet
ing Wednesday night at the home
of Miss Emogene Blackard. 600
Brighton avenue. Miss Lillian
Shawley is committee chairman.
Dancing will begin at 10 pm,
there will be special entertainment
and attractive decorations, every
thing that will make for gaiety and
a good time.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Spruce-We estmorIand Home Dept.
In DeIiqhtfuI Christmas Party

lophane made pretty IaVorS.
Table games were enjoyed, then
one Of "pinnin2 the Whiskers on
Santa Claus" for which Mrs. w. A.
McFadden Won first prize and Mrs.
H. J. Ingram. second.
Mrs. Pred johnson and Mrs. I'M
mler presented a clever original
skit. bringing presents to Imperial
Valley with Mrs. Johnson as Santa
Claus and Mrs. Immler as Mrs,
Santa. Mrs. Il. Sanford sang Christ
mas songs and Mrs John Scott gave
Christmas readings, after which
Tie Gifts were exchanged, Mrs.
Weiman. chairman. receiving a
lovely charm string, and Miss Glenn
Il handsome plant,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Ferris Home Scene
Of Card Party

The Forrest Ferris home, 534 Ell
Centre avenue, was the scene of
a delightful card party Wednes-
day night when Mr.. and Mrs.
Ferris were hosts to a group of
friends, serving delicious refresh
ments after the game.
Guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. Leon
ard Cary, Mr.. and Mrs. Woodie
Routt Mr.. and Mrs. Myrel Gillett.
Miss Grace Cook of Seeley and
Gene Rex.
Attractive seasonal decorations
were used by Mrs. Ferris.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Clothing Le aders
Discuss Projects

Four-H club clothing project
leaders met this week with Miss
Florence Glenn home dcmonstra-
ion agent, for a training meeting
at which not only construction
points in the clothing program
were emphasized but the require
ments for exhibiting clothing in
the county fair discussed.
Community projects, inciuding
recreation, we're also subjects for
discussion as we'll as individual
club problems.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Signal Chapterto Install
New Officers Friday

Elective officers are; Mrs. Nc
Connel. worthy matron; Willem
Kirkpatrick associate matron; DR..
Hart worthy patron; Mrs. c. r.
Goble Hurst. associate patron; Mrs.
J. {. Burns. secretary; Mrs. w, S.
Keatina ira treasurer; Mrs. George
Bucklin. conducIess; Mrs. Harmon
TYLER a. ociate conductress.
Ms. Il. 7. Miller. matron of the
Holtville chapter will sing a special
solo. and Ruth Teeple Reid will
act as accompanist for the eve
nne. other musicians appearing on
the program are: Loris Mcconnell,
Gayle Baker George T. McCarty,
MIS-. P a. Murray. Dr r. c..
Clemaus. Miss Barbara Hatch, Miss
MarIIVn Inelc
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Original Christmas PIayat
Presbyterian Church Sunday

appear in the production which
has a beautiful tableau Of color as
finale.
The church school choir under
the direction of Miss Rebecea
Severance. and the orchestra. dl-
rected by Mrs. William North. will
provide d background of Christmas
music closing with the familiar,
Come All Ye Faithful in which
cast and congregation will unite.
This play was written in 1892
by DR.. Thomas and has been given
in Miami, Peoria. Phoenix and
Douglas in successive years
It will be presented at 7:30 p. m.
Sunday and the tickets, which are
free, may be obtained at the
manse or from the members of the
G. +. societies.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Entertains for
Mrs. Johnston

Complimenting Mrs. Mary E.
Johnston of Los Angeles who is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Howard
P. Meyer, and Mr.. Meyer, Mrs. j.
R. Fahs entertained informally at
luncheon Wednesday at her home,
574 Len Rey avenue.
Roses we're used in the decora-
tiOns for the house, the luncheon
table being centered with a hand
some candclabrum and bearing
lighted taperS.
The afternoon was spent in sew
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15

Mrs. Leslie Mcconnell, worthy
elect of Signal chapter No.
276. Order of the Eastern Star,
has announced the names of her
appointive officers who will be
installed Friday at an open cere-
mony at o'clock in the Masonic
temple.
These officers are: star points
Mrs. Philip Hodgkin. Ada; Mis-.
Nick Higginbotham. Ruth; Miss
Mary Hart, Esther, Miss Carmeli-
Ia Hurst. Martha; Mrs. r. K. Til
ton, Electa; Mrs. Cora Maxwell,
chaplain; Mrs. E. N. d. Hatch,
marshal; Miss Lillian Holiday. OF
ganist; Mrs. B. O. Mitchell, ward
er; Ernest Lovesee, sentinel; Mis-.
Blanche Wakefield, flag bearer
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Bridge Club Me cts
At King Home

Mr.. and MIS- George King were
hosts Wednesday night to their
bridge club the members enjoying
game Of contract at the King
residence, 1893 Woodward avenue.
Mrs. Glenn Martin won high
score and Mrs. w. l. Martin, Sec
ond those present including Mr..
and Mrs Glenn Martin. Mr.. and
Mrs. w. l. Martin, Mr. and Mrs
T. K. Fluke, Mr.. and Mrs. King.
The group will not meet again
until after the New Year holidays.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15

Presbyterian high school and
Junior college Christian EndeaVor
societies viii repeat by request
Sunday night the original play.
presented last Christmas season
and written by the pastor, Dr.
George ". Thomas.
Entitled Cut of Thee Shall
Come d Governor A Tale of the
Christ the play wildly portrays
the intimate and tragic human
complications of the relentless
Roman taxing which compelled
Mary and Joseph to take the ard
uous jurnev to Bethlehem. The
angel visitant he shepherds, the
Wiscmca. the inn keeper. his wife
the Roman soldier. Elizabeth, Sa-
lone, zebedee with Mary and
Joseph and the Babe OF Bethlehem
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Hosts to Pinoch!e
neschaft

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Forester
entertained the Pinochle Gazelles-
chaft Saturday at their home. Mr..
and Mrs Jack Frohly won the prize
for combined high score and Mr.
and Mrs Russell Graves received
the low score prizes.
Those present were Mr. and MIS-.
Dave Green, MI. and Mrs. Clyde
Havens, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Pollard.
Mr.. and Mrs Earl V. c. Northrop
Mr.. and Mrs Gilbert House. Nj
and Mrs. Graves, Mi and Mrs
Frohly, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Carleton,
Mr. and Mrs James Forester
Eileen, Dick and Dolly Forester
and the hosts, Mr.. and Ms Elmer
Forester.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
AnnOuNC emGntS
Of Me etings

Chapter CIV PEO.. will have
It's business meeting at , pm. Sat
urday al the c. E. SoncS home, Cos
Wensley avenue. to be followed at
; pm. by the party for the mem
hers children with Mrs. Soncs and
Miss Georgiana SoncS as hostesScS.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
CaIexico School
Given Flag

CALEXICO. Dec. IA beau
tiful American flag was presented
to CaleXico high school at the
assembly Tuesday, this flag being
the gift Of Goree Lake American
Legion post No 80 and to be used
in connection with the school band.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Two Rehe earsaIs at
School

Two rehcarsals are scheduled for
Friday al Central high school, Fri
day morning at $3.50 am. the cast
OF the Senior class play is to re-
hearse and Friday afternoon at
= pm. Girl Reserves. the orchestra
and glee clubs will rehearSe for
the vesDer service Sunday after
noon.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Jasper Center to
Choose Officers

Agricultural conservation asso-
citation officers will be chosen at
a meeting Of the Jasper farm
center Friday night at the Jasper
school, according to Wesley An
derson, director.
Roland Ballou and Frank Bey-
schlag will discuss the conservation
program,
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Postpone Dance
At CaIexico

CALEXICO. Dec Is. Due to
the rains the Junior class dance
scheduled for Friday night in Rock
wood Memorial hall has been post
poned, said J W Lawson, prin-
cipal Of the CdleXico high school
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Dec. 81 DeadIine
On Wheat Loans

Wheat loans, on 1888 grain
stored in Cotton or Los Angeles.
may be secured at the farm ad-
visor's office, according to Rudolph
Miller.
Loans are made by the Farm
CommSdity Credit corpol&lion.
Miller said. December 81 is the
last date which loans may be OBJ
tanned.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
SIS Reward

Will be paid by the manufacturer
for any Corn GREAT CHRISTIE.
PHER POSITIVE Corn Cure can.
not remove. Also removes Wartg
and Callouses. 33c at Clements
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
Wilson P.-T.A.
Me ct Postponed

Due to the mud holiday Wilson
PIT. As meeting scheduled for
Friday has been postponed until
January 6.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-12-15
News Items About
Valley Residents

Mrs. A. Villa Riethmann of Los
Angeles, life long friend of Mrs.
E. A. Nance. is in the valley for a
few days, having come down to
attend funeral services and to as
aist Mr.. Nance in settling affairs.
Mrs, Riethmann and Mrs. Nance
were sChoolmates.
Percie Thacker. jr. son of Mr..
and MIS-. Percie Thacker, sr.. ar
rived Wednesday night from Ber-
kelley where he is a student at the
University of California. a senior.
He is a member Of Pi Kappa Phi
fraternity.
Evening star., 1938-03-15

up the tight and are resigned to their
lot" as the chief obstacles to Z solu-
ton Of the problem.
Taking up objections heard against
national representation, Mr.. Suter
dwelt particularly on the charge that
the District had representation and
could not make go of it when 1t had
q territorial form of government from
1871 to 1874
Explains legislative Plan.
He pointed out that the only officers
elected by the people of the District
under that government were the ~
Delegates in the Lower Chamber Of
the so-called Legislature and the nom
voting Delegates in Congress. The
more powerful offices were all held
by presidential appointees.
The better class of residents, be-
cause of this fact, did not show up
generally at the polling places and the
type of people placed in the Lower
Branch of the Legislature" eventually
caused the downfall of that form Of
government, he said.
only a militant citizenry and care
fully planned propaganda in all parts
of the country can get national repre-
sentation through the congressional
mill," he said.
Evening star., 1938-03-15

chimes and thereby bought no saso-
line during this period.
Abandonment Of the section of the
car line running from the Union
Station to Eighth and F streets Me-.
Is proposed by the Capital Transit
Co, was opposed by the group on the
grounds discontinuance of the line
would cause an inconvenience to
street car riders in that area and
injure business at the Eighth and F
street junction. E. j. Elwood present.
ed the motion.
On motion of A. H. Gregory the
association reiterated its stand in op-
Evening star., 1938-03-15
REPRESENTATION
HELD FIRST GOAL
KaIorama Citizens Are Told
Apathy and Ignorance
Chief Obstacles.

District residents should bend every
effort to obtain national representa-
ton for the District of Columbia be-
fore the question of local suffrage is
taken up, Jesse G. Suter told the
Kalorama Citizens Association, meet
ing last night at 2218 Kalorama road.
Mr.. Suter prefaced his recommended
ton with BRIEF outline of the strug-
gle of the people of Washington for
political and fiscal equity-a struggle
in which the District has ever been
the loser, he said.
If and when the District is repre-
sented in Congress and the electoral
college, then plans can be laid for
attainment of part in local suf-
frage." he said.
Apathy Held Great Handicap.
Mr.. Suter cited lack of knowledge
Of District affairs here and in all
parts of the country and apathy on
the part of those who have given
Evening star., 1938-03-15
AUTO REGISTRATION
DATE CHANGE ASKED
Shift to April ! Sought by
Stanton Citizens--Race Track
in D. c. Opposed.

Charging that use Of . large num-
Der of automobiles is prevented be-
cause no period of grace" Is per-
mitted license purchasers, the STAN
ton Park Citizens Association last
night adopted resolution asking
that the registration date for motor
vehicles be changed from January
to April l.
William j. Bartle, who introduced
the resolution, asserted the District
suffered a loss Of about $4,000 in
taxes because of this siuation, partly
because owners temporarily were
forced to abandon use of their ma