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The Washington times., 1938-04-18

the Indian Harriet Reed of the Indian Service Eva
Gradjan of Geological Survey Naomi Smith, Indian lass
and Ruth Bohne National Park Service.
sprngtme youth which is the time for birds and
flowers and lovely girls these exempfy all that beaut
Washington No Walter big newspaper
wrong when there pretty girls in
Washington appreciation for nauranesS He has
not Washington experience the faunke lovnesS
form in perfect harmony with the witcheries of
coorful spring.
For spring in Washington and girls in Washington
synonymous with beauty Walter we've got em here beauties
galore!
The Washington times., 1938-04-18
FIaUored Felicity

FlaUored Felicity
Original VelGti Candy
Stores today t0iU present one
pound boreS of their deli
ciouS chocolates or cdrGmeLS,
on request, to:
Ruth Robinson, NYA
birthday.
William Morgan, Social
Security.
Sophie Fawcett, Loans and
Currency.
(Cdndy 1Dill be presented
at either store, 620 Ninth st.
N. w., or 609 Fourteenth St.
N. w.
The Washington times., 1938-04-18
Claimed Preference

First Civil Service exam applica.
ton of our history was filed in
San Francisco on June %, 1883,
by Lawrence w. Brown for a job
within the Classified Customs
Service held two months later
Brown claimed veterans prefer.
ence, describing himself as a sol
dier in the Federal Army for three
years during the "late war;.
His "late war" was the Civil War
:. If alive today he'd be 108.
The Washington times., 1938-04-18

didn't vote in favor of the bonus
until rank-and-filers howled highly.
and then only after it was prac'
tically sure of passage. Pref
erence is another contention bone,
members declaring it has been
consistently shelved by American
Legion so far as a real effort for
enactment is concerned.
The Washington times., 1938-04-18
Winchell Is Refuted
BY J. EARLE MOSER

mot only Interior Department beauties registering heavily
in the Winceu Sweepstakes but Interiors eloquent
IDRA NeUS Editor Samuel NJ Barrett has rten the tooD
REPUTATION famous coluiSS charge that Federal
girls lack chdrmJ
Walter you sadly msnformed We of the Interior
Department with of beauty that should
dsusion the most skepal Your anonymous informant
evidently Broadway payboys that view feminine
puchde table and through blurred
The Washington times., 1938-04-18
ConfidentiaUy


Mailing of film passes to a
good many contributors is
possible if address is sub
mitted talI names CONFI-
DENTIAL). The passes are
good for the following WAR
NER BROTHERS theaters,
all presenting excellent
shows:
EARLE, showing CarOIe
Lombard and Fernand Ora
vet in Fools For Scandal"
with Easter Parade" and
Judy Canova on the stage;
METROPOLITAN, showing
Bette Davis in "Jezebel";
AMBASSADOR, also show
ing Fools For Scandal"
CALVERT, PENN and IT,
WOLF, all showing Walt Dis
ney's "SnOw White and the
Seven Dwarfs," and UP
TOWN showing Sonia Henie
and Don Ameche in Happy
Landing"
The Washington times., 1938-04-18

sonification of Patronage" by Ma
tional League of Women Voters
will be discussed at that organiza
tons biennial st. Louis conven
ton April 1929.
The Washington times., 1938-04-18

Senator Ferdinand" Nickel
lars postmaster bill, dubbed Per
The Washington times., 1938-03-16
C. D. A. Stages
Fashion ShOW

Approximately 400 members
and guests gathered last night
in the Willard room of the Will
lard Hotel to witness new spring
fashions in a show sponsored by
Court District of Columbia,
Catholic Daughters Of America.
Blue seems to be the predomi-
mating color this season. Most
all accessories worn with the
formal, informal and sports
models, whether hats, shoes,
gloves or handbags, were black,
with dull black leather featured
more than patents or ribbed
MORE.
SUNBURST SKIRTS
A new fashion this spring Is
the sunburst pleated skirts
which won such popularity ten
years ago. One model shown
was a print dress, always 50
smart looking, with a full
pleated skirt.
Turning back to the Empire
period, materials used in formal
frockS are of fine muslin, pique
and other various cotton goods.
Geague of Women Shoppers,
take notice.) One of these was
a red and white flowered pique
frock with wide full skirt, V
neck and low decolletage. It
was designed in the ever.popular
princess style.
. HATS WIDE BRIMMED
Hats feature wide brims and
fine Straws trimmed with the
new but popular Roman striped
silks or cottons. Even the tri-
corn so popular in grandmoth-
er's day is once more coming to
the fore.
Among the guests present last
night was Mrs. Glen Morey, of
Vandalia, ILL.,; Miss Lynn Green,
Miss Jennie SimmS, Miss Anne
Doyle, Miss Annabel Arendes,
chairman of the affair; Miss
Augusta E. Uhl, grand regent Of
District Catholic Daughters,
with her mother; Mrs. Eliza
beth Bitham, Miss Mamie Shell
ton, Miss Loretta Ryan, Miss
Louise Mcclure, of the Social
Security Board; Mrs. Chester
Healy, Miss Beulah Gillette, pro-
prietor of Francise, Inc, from
whence came, the styles shown
last night; Miss Mary Weide,
Mrs. Nellie Hurson, and Mrs.
Margaret Holman.
The Washington times., 1938-03-16
Activities Among Women's Clubs Parties Patick
TOday'S Club Activities

voeless District League Of Women Voters-Meetng Of the
Government and Foreign Policy Section, home of Mrs
M. o. Lorenz.
D. c. Branch National League of American Women
Fellowship tea, to p m, Grafton Hotel.
soroptmst Club-Meeting, p. m, Lewis Hotel Training
Illinois State socety-Meeng and entertainment, Up
Willard Hotel
Alabama Society Of washingtOn-Dance, p. m- willard
Hotel
west Virginia State society-Dinner 7:sO p % Dance
D. m, Raleigh Hotel.
washington Chapter Junior Mzrach Women-Meeting
8 D. m. home Mrs Max Apher, 410 Kennedy st. N w.
A-Eastern High School Girl Reserves uyouE Tor
fashion show, 7:30 p m Xenos Club musical show m
headquarters, Seventeenth and SITS. N. w.
Capitol History Club-Entertainment for the PWA women
sewers, 3 p m, at 614 E St. N. w.
ParentTeacher Activities Conference Of the G. Congress
Teachers 1915 m. to Pepco Bunolng
Tenth and S N w. meeting of Roosevelt High Association
1870 D. m KingsmanPerce, noon, at kngSnan
Radio Forum OF the Natlonal congress-
4:3O to p m, WMAL.
seventy.thrd Club-Luncheon, 1890 p m, Dodge Hotel
The Washington times., 1938-03-16

the Wardman Park Hotel, begin
ming at 7::30 o'clock.
Another group that is party
ing tomorrow night in honor Of
the Irish saint is the BlackfriarS
Guild, with the merrymaking,
called a est. Patrick'S Day
Frolic," to take place at the
Dodge Hotel, from 8 to mid
night. Margaret Frawley, Har-
riet Edelen and Adah Mae
Brady will act as hoStesSes.
Helen Haltigan will be in charge
of games for the evening and
Mary Ann LaCovis is looking
after the decorations.
The dancing will be inter-
rupted at 10 for the floor show,
to be presented by the members
themselves, and a community
sing. DR.. James Ruby, professor
of English at Georgetown, will
be master Of ceremonies.
The Washington times., 1938-03-16
Meet Tonight
For Mizrlchi

Members Of the Washington
Chapter Of the Junior Mizrachi
Women will meet tonight at the
home of Mrs. Max Alpher, 410
Kennedy st. N. w. Mrs. Dor
othy Friedman will be the host
ess for the evening.
Mrs. Harry Goldsmith, presi-
dent, will announce new plans
for the next few months. Miss
Esther Tolmack, chairman Of
the supper-bridge planned for
next month, will give her re-
port on arrangements made.
Mrs. Leon Taischaff, chairman
of the boat ride to be held on
June 26. will report on her COM
mittee meeting held recently at
her home,
The Washington times., 1938-03-16
Black FridrS
In Rehearsal

Rehearsals have begun for
members of the cast Of THE
Way Of the Prince" an original
three-act play by E. Francis Nc
Dermott, which is being spon-
sored by the Blackfriars Guild.
Denis Connell, dean of amateurs
in the District Of Columbia, is
directing the play.
Opening night of the play
will be Easter Sunday in st.
PauPs auditorium, Fifteenth
and v Streets Northwest. Two
other performances will take
place, on Easter Monday and on
Tuesday. It will run in con-
junction with the Conference
of the Catholic Association for
International Peace being held
in Washington during Easter
week.
Members of the cast include
Howard Brady, Mary Black,
Robert Dillon, Gerald Conway,
Constance Haug, Julian Zier,
Joseph O'Connor, Dorothy
Davidson, Billie Victory and
Geraldine B. Marion.
Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta
Gamma will hold a games
night" Saturday evening at the
home of Mrs. Harold E. Warner,
1405 Emerson St. N. w. Mem
bers are invited to bring their
friends. Mrs. F. L. Crocker is
president Of the chapter.
The Seventy.third Club, com.
posed of the wives of members
elected to the Seventy.third
Congress will lunch today in
the Tea House In the Dodge
Hotel. Following the luncheon,
Mrs. Books Fletcher will sing
a group of songs. Miss Villa
Sc mple will entertain with
piano selections. Following the
entertainment, bridge will be
played.
The Washington times., 1938-03-16
'Streamlining'
Urged for Bibles

CHICAGO, March 16 0N.S0.
Streamlined Bibles will soon make
their appearance in hotel rooms
throughout the country, If Chi
cago hotelkeepers have their way.
The Illinois and Chicago Greater
Hotel Association, meeting here,
proposed that the stern-looking
covers Of Bibles placed in their
establishments by the Gideons So
ciety be made more modern and
attractive.
The Washington times., 1938-03-16
West Virginia
Dance Tonight

The West Virginia State Soci-
ETY. of washington will hold q
dance tonight from 10 to l
o'clock in the Raleigh Hotel.
Col. Heber H. Rice, floor COM
mitteeman, will direct the
dance.
Preceding the dance, DR.. c. s.
Boucher, president Of West Vir-
ginia University. viii address the
members In the meeting from
8 to 10 o'clock. He will be intro
duced by Representative Jen-
nings Randolph, member of
Congress from West Virginia.
Mr.. David s. Davidson, presi.
dent Of the Society, will preside.
The Washington times., 1938-03-16

Under the direction Of DR..
Kurt Hetzel it has increased its
membership to 80 musicians, all
amateurs, but some Of them Of
near professional ability. The
discipline Of the group has i'm
proved so that the less exacting
classics, such as the overture to
Nicolai's Merry Wives" or the
slow movement from Beetho-
ven's fifth symphony lie quite
within the limitations Of the
group.
In matters Of intonation and
rhythmical precision DR.. Het-
eel has accomplished wonders.
His strings have gained in SON.
ority. Some Of his wood-wind
soloistS, notably the bassoons
AID the carlinetS are gifted and
reliable. The heavier brasses
are good. The ensemble gave a
spirited account Of the over.
cure and read the movement
from the symphony with taste.
They proved their reliability by
providing efficient support for
the Beethoven c minor con-
cert and even adventured with
entire success upon a novelty,
t. , London suite of Coates.
The Soloist was Elizabeth Van
denberg, daughter of the Sen
ator from Michigan, who proved
herself a brilliant technician
firmly grounded in the Beetho-
ven tradition, an artist of SYM
eathy and resource. She played
only the first movement Of the
work but included the fine ca
The Washington times., 1938-03-16
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The Washington times., 1938-03-16
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The Washington times., 1938-03-16

denEa by Karl Reinecke in which
she enlarged upon the impres-
sion of virtuosity. Her success
with the public was emphatic
but she declined an encore.
The Washington times., 1938-03-16

Newly discovered frescOes In Egyg
Han t6mbs, Reproductions Of paint
ings 5000 years old -painstak1nSy
copied from the original. A page IN
full color showing the work OF art1Sts
Of long ago In The American Meeky'
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Times.
The Washington times., 1938-03-16
Audience Delighted
BV Civic Orchestra
By WILLIAM NEWMAN

The Washington Civic Orchestra gave its second concert
of the season last night in the Central High School and
surprised and delighted its numerous friends and we'll
wishers who filled the auditorium.
The Washington times., 1938-03-16
City Group to Stage Annual Event
Planned by Judge O'TOOle
By MARY PADGETT

St. Patrick Ireands patron saint is credited with having
chased away the snakes from his country but the Washing
clubs trying to MIN better by chasing away
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1938-01-01
BORDER BRIEFS
ill find cordial and hearty welcome
Continued from page enc

will find cordial and hearty welcome
awaiting him.
The pastor and his wife, Rev and
Mrs. D. P. Young, are loud in their
expressions of gratitude for the many
fine gifts given them by their friends
and the auxiliaries of the Church, And
we note with pleasure again that the
Neal Funeral Home, Inc, is still TO be
numbered among their donors. they
were heard to say, mot what we
give, but what we share"
In the evening of the first Sunday in
the New Year, beginning at 7:45, the
first Holy Communion for 1898 viii be
celebrated. 1t is expected that all
members of the Church will be present
and partake of the Elements Our
friends are cordially invited to be pres
emf not only upon this occasion, but
throughout the New Year. You cannot
go wrong by worshipping with us at
the eleven O'Clock morning worship
hour on the first Sunday when our
pastor will discuss the theme; Life is
a game, and | am in it to win,s May
be you have never heard him. If hot,
this would be very fine way to begin
the New Year, providing you have no
Chureh-home elsewhere in our city.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1938-01-01
Classified AID
House For Sale

1929 4th Ave. South, bedrooms,
hot water heat, to close estate Mr.:
Sanger. Bridgeport 1865.
FOR SALE - Il room house, all
modern. 100000, $4,000 mortgage.
Terms $4,000 down, $4,000 per month,
including interest. Taxes $l22.U0 year.
Located at I'll Emerson Ave. No. Call
Twin City Herald, At. 1858.
J. Dunn, 2421 Dupont South, Phone
Ke. 1898.
The Washington times., 1938-01-13
TRAILER GIRL
By Vera Broom

"Why didn't you tell me he demanded "Not that it mat
ters to me-" He waved the paper at her accusingy.
"I didn't tell anybody"
"Not Wild?"
"He knew all Lynn said and by her tone she halted
any more questions. 81 can't go out to dinner tonight
couldn't"
"Nonsense" Terry firm. "Of course, you're going"
ct mpht nnhlcitY for You"
The Washington times., 1938-01-13

81 don't care"
IT do. I hate people staring and
questioning and gossiping."
They'll gossip anyway. Be glad
you're important enough to make
front page! Get your hat on"
He insisted and as Lynn put on
her hat, Terry offered a little ad-
vice:
You're going places, Lynn.
You've got to get used to all this.
Besides, nothing's so dead as last
weeks headlines. It's all over
now"
Lynn shook her head dubiouSly.
Suppose somebody should find out
about that marriage, the circum-
stances surrounding It'll
Keep your chin up!" Terry pat
ted her shoulders as they went
out the door. You're not the first
girl who ever got married and
made a mess of it. 1 always won
dered why you tolerated that
erump, Rene!"
Evening star., 1938-05-08

!. He IS ofroid his
hou is foIl,ne out. so
he's giving It 100 I'cks
q doy. 20 OF them
ueh. at the dinner
tobIc.
z. He wonts only 10
minutes TO shove. She
wonts only-to brock
his neck.
3. He lust hod to
change his moustoche
wox before they went
onother ploce. She
~os so d,seusted she
didn't bother TO opply
I,pstlok.
4. Oh h h h, They're
Just killing me, How
often have you seen
this intimote little
under the tobIe scene.
only with the feet o
womons, ,nsteod ct
q mon's9
5. Il believe I like it
better this way. he
soys mirror. OF
course, in front Of his
foce. She's still dis
eusted.
s. II looks like his
suspenders ore giving
him more trouble thon
the shoulder strops in
q womons evening
gown.
7. Arising from the
tobIe, he discovers
thot he's losing q
little OF thot e,rth ond
will hove to hove his
trousers token in q
bit-just obout here.
deor.
8. Striking a pose!
And why not' The
women do It. But,
she looks q bit onery.
= Acme Photos.
Evening star., 1938-05-08

osT public Every time bot e they hove
there
hot
the eseomsn IN
Women o
ond i
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-29
WOMAN'S DAY TO BE HELD
AT HARTFORD BAPT. CHURCH
Mrs. L. w. Terrell
Of Second Baptist
To Make Address

The sesenih annual WVmai. ,
Day will BE- held al Hartford Ave
nue. Baptist church, Hartford and
Milford avenues. Sunday Jan 30
Mrs l.. w Terrell, presiden; OF
the Wumans Council OF Second
baptist Church. will deliver an adj
dress al the morning service.
In the afternoon al ; o'clock. ths
Missionary Society will sponsor a
program at which time Mrs Reed
Will speak Mrs Mason has charge
OF the program arrangements
The days observance will be
climaxed Sunday evening when 4
musical program will be present
ed Mrs Chas Hill will serve as
! mistress OF ceremonies
Sponsors anticipate capacity
audiences throughout the day. Both
Mesdamcs Terrell and Reed are
very active in clud and religious
activities and The ladies OF Hart
ford express the assurance thar
these distinguished speakers will
bring worthwhile messages.
The public is invited 10 attend
each service.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-29
Mrs. Mary L. Harris
Old w. Side Resident
Succumbs To Illness

Mrs. Mary Louise Harris. one Of
the early settlers OF the northwest
section Of Detroit. passed away
Jan 10 after a short illness. She
had resided at 657s Hartford ave-
nue. for the past twenty-seven
years.
impressive funeral rites were
held Friday. Jan. IA from the Sec
ond Baptist Church where the de-
ceased had long been a faithful
member.
Frank Foster sang Crossing The
Bar" Rev. r. l.. Brady. pastor, Of
iciated. having been assisted by
Rev. Simmons. assistant pastor. and
Rev. Clark. The Senior Choir sup
piled the singing with Mrs Ell.
zabeth Holden woodley serving as
orgn mist.
Surviving are one sou. Robert
Harris: and one daughter. Mrs
Ethel Taylor. both OF Detroit Mrs
Taylor is organist OF Second Bap
tist Church
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-29
Two Youths Asked
To Attend Orchestra

Nine players OF the Detroit ALI
City High School Orchestra have
been selected TO attend the Ma
tlonal High school Orchestra which
will be held in ST Louis Mo.
some time IN March.
Included In this number are
Hutchins Coleman. first violist
and william Horner. first trumpet
er. the only two colored youths
holding first chairs in the All-City
Orchestra
Young Coleman, who resides az
633S lronwood. Is very popular
among the younger set OF West
Side Detroit. being senior at
Northwestern High School and the
efficient pianist OF the Junior Choir
OF Hartford Avenue Bapt. Church
Young Horner. resident OF
North Detroit. Is establishing a
credItable record toward becom-
ing an outstanding future artist.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-29
Ladies Aid Meets
With Mrs. Bussey

Mrs. Bussey. 5329-24th street
was hostess to the Ladies' Aid Club
OF Hartford Avenue Bapt. Church,
Tuesday evening. Jan. IS There
was a nice attendance. Three visi-
tors were present. one OF whom is
visiting in our city from New Or
leans. La.
After the usual business session
the hostess served dainty refresh
ment.
The ladies will hold their mex
meeting with Mrs. Berry. ass!
Bangor street. Tuesday, Februar,
H.
Mrs. Mamie b. Chisolm Is presi
dent OF the Ladies Aid.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-29
:. w. Underwood
Fetes Wife With
Birthday Party

The old adage "a woman cant
keep a secret was put In the back.
ground last week while friends Of
the F. w. Underwoods. $3.50 Col.
fax. assisted Mr.. Underwood in
completing plans for the elaborate
surprise birthday party given In
honor OF his wife, Friday evening
Jan. II in their coy home.
On returning home from church
Mrs. Underwood had the surprise
OF her life when she was greeted
by forty or more friends who were
waiting to share In the celebration
|, OF her birthday.
Delicious homemade cakes had
been brought by Mesdames Mary
III. Williams. Mamie B. Chisolm.
Evelyn Marshall and Annie Jor-
dan. These. with a variety OF other
delicacies were served galore. The
huge birthday cake. given by Mr..
Underwood. was beauty. having
been specially prepared by San
ders. The decorations consisted OF
an attractive border OF roses and
the words Happy Birthday Pearl
In the center.
Among the guests were: Rev. and
Mrs. Chas. Hill. Mr.. and Mrs. James
Chisolm, Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart. Mr. and
Mrs. Grant Turner. Mr. and Mrs.
Bussey. Mrs. Cilchrist. Mrs. Edna
Franklin. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Nc
Donald. Misses villa Posey and
Geraldine Reed. instructors az
Ruby's Beauty School; Mrs. Odell
Wilson. Flint. Mich. Miss Mary
Monroe and Mrs. z. Chisolm. city
school teachers: Mrs. Eugenia
Bryant and Fred Colbert
Mrs. Lula Williams acted as hos
tess.
Mrs. Underwood received several
gorgeous gifts including an ex-
pensive gold wrist watch presented
by her husband.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-01-29
West Side Pupils
Make Fine Record

In the January class Of gradu-
ates at Northwestern High School
were six colored students who re-
ceived honors for the fine records
made while in that institution.
Doris Farmer received gold
medal and summa cum laude for
having the highest number OF
points. Robert Mayberry was
awarded gols medal for having
received the highest marks while
completing four years OF Latin.
Lloyd Dues obtained a certificate on
his attendance and punctuality re-
cord, having not been absent or
tardy during his high schoo,
Leonard Penick and Paul rayi.e al
| so received cum laude. The sofruer
having obtained rs points While the
latter made 60 points.
II has been announced that these
promising young folk plan 1 fur
ther their education by going
through cnliegc.