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Evening star., 1938-05-06
Nine. Alfar0 Selects
Committee Heads.

Nine Alfaro. wife of the former
Minister ofPanama. and vice president
Of the Association of Work for Poor
Churches, has chosen the committees
to serve with her at the Interna tional
Garden party to be given by the as
sociation In the garden Of the Convent
Of the Perpetual Alteration. 1919 v
street NV, Thursday afternoon,
MAY 10.
Countess van der Straten-Ponthoz
will preside at the tea table and as
sisting her will be Nine Lopez. Donna
Msthilde de Suvich. Mrs. William Cor
coran Eustis and Mrs. Irwin Loughlin.
Mrs. Daniel c. Stapleton. in charge
Of the ice cream table, will be assisted
by Mrs. Davis Broadhead. Mrs. David
Mccarthy and Mrs. Harold Norton.
Az the lemonade stand. Mrs. John
Galen Carter and Mrs. w. G. johnson
will serve, while the candy table will
he under the supervision OF Mrs Will
liam Knoblock. Mrs. Tyree Rivers and
Mrs. Thomas Riggs
Arrangements for the supper to be
served from 5 O'Clock on into the
evening. are in the hands of Mrs.
Pierce Butler. Mrs. Henry Father
Mrs. George Scriven. Miss Isabel Wells
and Mrs John E. Woodward In charge
Of admission and supper tickets are
Mrs. Moncure Burke. Mrs. Henry
johnson and Mrs. John Noonan.
Evening star., 1938-05-06
Miss Betty Zapf
Weds Mr.. Prudden.

The Assistant Director OF the Bu-
reau Of Foreign and Domestic Com
merce and Mrs. Lacey C. Zapf an
nounce the marriage of their daugh-
ter. Miss Betty Alexander Zapf. and
Mr.. William Monaham Prudden on
April l6. Mr.. Prudden, whose parents
died while he was an infant. has made
his home with his aunt, Mrs. Anne
E. Archbold. at her home on Reser-
voir road. He is a graduate Of Char
lotte Hall and is connected with the
Pan-American Always.
The bride. whose former home be-
fore coming to Washington was in
Muncie, Ind, attended Purdue Uni
versity. where she was q member Of
the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority.
Evening star., 1938-05-06
Secretary Roper
Dinner Guest.

The Major General Commandant Of
the Marine Corps and Mrs. Thomas
Holcomb entertained at dinner last
evening at their quarters in the Marine
Barracks. Their guests were the Sec
retary of Commerce. Mr.. Roper: Sen
ator and Mrs. James Hamilton Lewis,
Senator David I. Walsh, the Chief OF
Naval Operations and Mrs. william
d. Leahy, Maj. Gen. and Mrs. James
c. Breckinridge. Rear Admiral and
Mrs. J. o. Richardson. 1t. Col and
Mrs. Henry Larsen. the Naval Attache
of the French Embassy. Comdr. Pierre
Benech; Mrs. Thomas H. c. Reed, Mrs.
Allan Nash and Mrs. McCeney Werlich.
Gen. and Mrs. Holcomb are planning
a garden party Monday and Thursday
evenings. May 10 they will be hosts at
dinner.
Evening star., 1938-05-06
State Society Plans
Cotton Ball.

Planning to exhibit In 4 eolorful and
interesting manner the chief industry
Of their State, women members Of the
South Carolina State Society are tax
ing = prominent part in arranging
for one Of the most unusual events to
be given in Washington this season
"A cotton ball and show which win
be held Thursday. May 10. at the
Wardman Park Hotel.
Assisting on the Reception Com
mittee which will be on hand to greet
the many distinguished guests invited
are Mrs. Hampton P. Fulmer. Mrs. J.
H. Patton. Mrs. Edgar Morris, Mrs
William Lebby, Mrs. Richard Sulli.
van. Mrs. O. A. Hydrick. Mrs. Hugh
E. Phillips, Mrs. Frank Jervey. Miss
Evening star., 1938-05-06
Mrs. Chalkley Plans
Farewell Party.

Mrs. Chalkley. wife Of the CONNER
cial Counselor of the British Embassy.
will give farewell party tomorrow
afternoon. entertaining informally be-
fore her departure for England. Mrs.
Chalkley will leave Washington We'd
nesday morning and will sail later
that day on the Queen Mary to spend
the summer in her home In England
Mr.. Chalkley expects to Join her later
for a vacation.
Evening star., 1938-05-06
Senorita Najera
Ranking Guest.

Senorita Erma Castillo Ns,era.
daughter OF the Mexican Ambassador.
will be the ranking guest at the party
to be given tomorrow at the studio Of
sophocles Papas. noted guitarist. by
Miss Betty Papas, Miss Papas will in
troduce the children in the tretted
string instrument orchestra, which il
preparing for = concert May 81 at the
Methodist Foundry Church for the
benefit Of the Washington Committee
for Aid to China,
Evening star., 1938-05-06
Elizabeth Mahon and Mrs. Perry H.

Elizabeth Mahon and Mrs. Perry n.
Taft
On the floor committee are Mrs.
Francis Honheins. Mrs. J. 8. Douan
and Miss Theresa McDavid.
Mrs. Godfrey v. Wickware heads
the Publicity Committee.
A much Of the true South Carolina
atmosphere ~ possible Will Be cap
tured. The ballroom Will be trans.
formed with huge cotton bales and
elaborate exhibits of cotton products
ranging from cotton paper to the
finest Of cotton frocks. A fashion show
showing 4 complete wardrobe Of the
Evening star., 1938-05-06
Party Tomorrow
For Alumnae.

Mrs. Frank Zirkle and Miss Sallie
Rice Stout will entertain the WASH
ington Chapter Of the Mary Baldwin
Alumnae Association in the home Of
Mrs. zirgle. At 1850 Clifton street NV.
tomorrow afternoon at Sis O'Clock.
Miss Mary Della Nichols will Be the
speaker. All Mory Baldwin girls are
invited to be present.
Evening star., 1938-05-06
Judges Canines in India.

O1z5HO0 III ~"Wzs
Alexander Dalzeil, ]. p, OF Bel
fast. Northern Ireland, was called to
Delphi. India. to Judge at an Indian
dog show, then lunch at the Vice.
roy's palace and pass on all CANNES
in her excellency's kennels.
Evening star., 1938-05-06

newest styles IN all-cotton, will take
place.
Edgar Morris. president Of the
society. Is In charge Of the Invitations
Committee.
Evening star., 1938-05-06

Ward. Mrs. Samuel Hill, Mrs. Thomas
A. Walden, Mrs. Robert Lacey. Mrs.
Myra Hazard. Mrs. Charles Stengle
Mrs. J. shera Montgomery, Mrs. Rich
ard Elliott and Mrs. Harry Fulton.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-04-07

Lawrence Renfro was operated on
Monday morning at the Libby hos
pital.
MFR. and Mrs. J. B. Farris and
son Martin drove up from Troy
Tuesday evening.
Miss Jean Barkee is home for the
spring vacation from her studies at
Washington State College, Pullman.
The regular monthly dinner and
meeting OF the American Legion will
be held tonight at 7 o'clock in Legion
hall.
James Rubard returned home Sat
urday from Spokane, where he was
attending business college He in
tends staying home for the sum-
mer months.
Have your floor sanded with the
latest in sanding machines.-G. St.
Marie, saw. 1t.
DR.. c. ]. Martin is having the in
terror of the Libby hospital redec-
GRATED throughout, all rooms being
newly kalsomined. Office Maize is
IuOlng the work.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
enjoyed pleasant evening at dane
ing last Saturday. Next Saturday
another of the popular dances for
the young people will be given.
| SPECIAL-s12.OO off on short A.
inch lap siding. See ]. Neils Lum-
Der Co. 41-tf
! Shortly after returning home on
/ Tuesday of last week from Wilbur,
Wash, Rev. R. w. Orr was taken ill
and has been confined to his bed
lsincer that time, I'll. is recovering
slowly.
Twelve schoolmates helped Eliza
beth Rubard celebrate her 18th
birthday Saturday afternoon. Games
were played and refreshments were
served. Elizabeth received num-
Der of nice gifts.
The Bridge Workers club was en-
tertained yesterday afternoon by
Mrs Leslie Leigh. The ladies en-
joyed the afternoon at contract,
with the high score prize won by
Mrs Chas. D. Rowe
At its meeting last Thursday
night the Libby rifle club again
saw Art Brock shoot high score
with 172. Mrs. f. r. Baney and
Harold Rose tied for second place
with a score of 166. The club will
meet again tonight in Moose hall.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-04-07
Mo Hostess Party.

The members of the T. c. Pinochle
club gathered at the farm home of
MIR. and Mrs. Paul Stamschror Sat
urday night and spent happy ev-
ening together. 1t was no hostess
affair with the members of the club
taking the various dishes that com
prised a 7 O'clock dinner. After an
enjoyable time at the dinner table,
the balance of the evening was de-
voted to pinochle. A comparison OF
scores at the close of the evening
disclosed that Mr.. Stamschror was
entitled to high score prize and Mr.
George Langsdorf to the consola-
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Kujawa
were member guests of the club
and Mrs Kujawa was presented
with guest prize.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-04-07
Teachers Credit Union
Becomes a Reality

During the past two or three
YEARS there has been a movement
on foot among the teachers OF Mon
tana to develop a Credit Union of
their own similar to those adopted
by other crafts in the east.
The Credit Union Association idea
was started some 10 years ago in
the east and provides that the work
ers in, for instance, a textile mill,
may avail themselves of borrowing
privileges in their own union with
out resorting to banks or other
loan agencies. Usually members of
these organizations are small bor-
rowers, in terms of business fl
nance, and do not get the considera-
ton by loan agencies that they
sometimes need. A union operates
only within a craft or guild, no one
being allowed privileges but craft
members. And so, for the teachers
of Montana the organization has be-
come a state wide movement de-
signed, in part, to take up warrants
that are discounted at from 5 to 10
per cent by banks or agencies ac-
Icepting them.
Further, it enables teachers to Sc
cure needed money within a very
few days after application. II re
lieves them of the necessity of Dor.
rowing from banking institutions, OF
loan agencies sometimes charging
as high as 40 per cent INTEREST,"
Although. this organization ha:
Just been organized in this state
already funds derived from invest.
lment certificates from member
teachers, are coming in to the cen.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-04-07
Mrs. NeilS Is Hostess.

Mrs. Walter Neils was hostess to
the members of the Entire Nous
bridge club Thursday afternoon of
Hast week at a 2:30 bridge dessert.
The home. was. prettily decorated for
the occasion with profusion of
yellow daffodils. Following the des-
sert the afternoon was devoted to
contract. Mrs. George Neils won
the high score prize, Mrs. A. M. Hoff-
man the consolation and Mrs Cor
don Cornell a guest prize.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-04-07

The publicity committee of the
Libby Woman's club announces that
the April meeting of the club will
be devoted wholly to business mat
tiers. The usual program will be
dispensed with because of the an
nual Joint meeting which will be
held this month. There will be cleo
ton of officers and such other bus
mess as is necessary. The meeting
will be held Tuesday afternoon
April IL, at 2:30 o'clock.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-04-07
Young Couple Wed.

AT quiet wedding Monday night,
George Bfiear and Elaine Preston
took the vows that made them hus-
band and wife. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. H. w. Woods,
at the Methodist parsonage. The
couple were attended by Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Brown, Mrs. Brown
being a sister of the groom. Many
friends of the young couple will
wish for them az long life Of hap
piness and prosperity.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-04-07
STUFF

E. j. Driear and Ed. Falkner drove
to Kalispell Tuesday, going by way
Of Eureka.
Roscoe Garrison of Troy was a
business visitor in Libby the first
of the week.
SPECIAL-$12.0O off on short A.
inch lap siding. See ]. Neils Lum-
Der Co. 41-tf.
w. w. Coleman underwent an OPP
Grafton at the Libby hospital yes
terday morning
Mrs. w. j. Lloyd of the Fisher
river district is a patient at the
Libby hospital this week.
Mrs. Lloyd Burpee returned yes
terday from Spokane where she had
visited with her sister and husband,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Phillips.
William Doak, who has been a
pneumonia patient at the Libby hos
pital for several weeks, is able to be
up and will soon be discharged from
the hospital.
Miss Anne Louise Olson is ex-
pected home today to spend the
spring vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed, Olson. Miss Olson
is student at the Cheney, Wash,
state normal.
The annual meeting of the Libby
Cemetery Association will be held
in the City Hall Tuesday evening,
ApriI 2..8ap. m. AL those interested
are urged to attend, - Mrs Thos.
Fleetwood, Secy. 44-45.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-04-07

The members of the Double Ten
pinochle club spent an enjoyable
time at the popular pastime as guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Neils Sat-
urday night. At the end Of the
games it was found that Mrs. L. J.
Olson and w. E. Dexter had won
high score honors while the con-
ISOLATION distinction fell to Mrs.
George Neils and w. F. Kienitz.
Dainty refreshments were served at
midnight. DR.. and Mrs c. ]. Mar
tin were non-member guests at this
pleasant affair.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-04-07
Mrs. Swarens Is Hostess.

The members of the Three Fours
Bridge club passed an enjoyable
evening last Thursday as guests Of
Mrs. Jack Swarens. The affair was
a hard times party and Mrs J. w
Farris won the prize for the most
unique costume. At contract, high
score prize was won by Mrs. George
Hayes and low prize by Mrs. Pau
Church. Mrs. Don Hargreaves wor
a door prize. Dainty refreshment!
were served
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-04-07
viii Hold Regular Meeting.

The Junior Woman's club will
hold its regular meeting this month,
in addition to joining in the joint
meeting of the civic clubs. The
juniors VIII meet as usual on April =
for the annual election of officers
and other important business.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-04-07

II the outlook seems black try
the uplook.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-04-07

trail office in Helena, building a re-
serve, which in a short time, will be
large enough to grant loans.
c. c.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-04-07

A good substitute for brains is
silence.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1938-04-07

They look like much more ex-
pensive bags because they're
made that way New colorsl
Evening star., 1938-12-05
EIks Pay Tribute
To Deceased Members

Deceased members of the Benevo-
lent and Protective Order of Elk
were honored last night at memorial
services conducted by Washington
Lodge, No. IS, at the Elks Home, 919
H street NV.
Former Secretary OF War Patrick
j. Hurley. IN the memorial address,
spoke before approximately 800 peo-
pie who participated in the 44th
annual service, which was held in
memory Of 50 members who died last
year.
Mr. Hurley. pointing out that the
Elks Lodge is "typically American -
said it is founded on the same
principles as the Nation-"charity.
brotherly love, justice, fidelity and
tolerance"
He said the value of liberty Is being
tested throughout the world, and
added here IN the United States we
have more happiness for more people
than any other place in the world -
William S. Shelby, secretary Of the
organization, called the roll Of the
absent as a part of the program
Included on the program wer"
musical selections by the Elks Bo,
Band, Miss Evgenia Botkin, violinist
Bernard Fitzgerald. soloist. and JoE.
S. M. Zimmerman, accompanist
Officers of the lodge. led by
Martin Young, exalted ruler. partF
pated in special ceremony
tribute.
Evening star., 1938-12-05
Communism Denied
In Federal 1heater
Project
Un-Americon Probers
Told 1hut Critics
Proised Plays
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Mrs. Ellen S. Woodward, assistant
w. P. A. administrator, denied today
statements that Communism per-
meated some of the Federal thea
ter projects in New York City.
She told the House Committee
investigating un-American activities
that the history of the theater prof.
ects and their executives reduces
to absurdity" statements of previous
witnesses before the committee that
some Of the projects plays were
cOmmunistic.
Mrs. Woodward said the accusa-
tions were directed at only rs Of the
projects 924 plays that have been
produced. She said the Nations 8
leading drama critics had de-
scrtbed the projects plays generally
as outstanding contributions to the
American theater.
Mrs. Woodward said Miss Hazel
Hoffman, whom she described as the
principal critic of the projects-be-
fore the committee, never had been
employed on the theater projects
and had so little theater experience
that she could not be employed.
The witness said that more than
1000 actors once employed by the
projects had been returned to pri-
vate industry and that several had
become motion picture stars.
During discussion Of the Federal
writers Project, Representative
Starnes, Democrat, of Alabama, a
committee member, interrupted Mrs.
woodward to question her about a
book, American Stuff" prepared
witnesses have testified. by some
project workers.
After reading several excerpts, Mr..
StarneS asserted:
Il think it is filthy stuff and I
think you do. Do you see anything
rehabilitating in that?'
mo, I do not" the witness replied.
Chairman Dies. Democrat, of
Texas, commented that the book was
the most filthy thing I've ever
read"
Mrs. Woodward testified that the
volume contained work produced
"off time by writer's of the project
all over the country"
Mr.. Dies and Mr.. Starnes uues-
toned her about the advisability of
Henry G. Alsberg, director of the
Writers Project, lending his name"
to the foreword of the book. Mrs.
woodward replied she thought Mr..
Alsberg's idea was to give "as much
help rs possible to the book.
Evening star., 1938-12-05
1axi(ab Drivers Ask
For Hearing on
Rezoning
Petitions Before Utilities
Boord Urge Increase
In Some Rotes

Delegations representing more than
l 500 taxicab drivers presented petit
tions to the Public Utilities Com
mission today requesting a hearing
on rezoning Of the present boundary
lines. which they said have been
In effect since January, 1890.
One OF the petitions, bearing the
signatures of l 1853 taxicab owners
and drivers, was presented by A. L.
Livsie. who said he is chairman Of
the Independent Rate and Zone
Committee, an organization Of taxi
cab drivers.
The petition was accompanied by
proposals for changing the present
boundary lines of taxicab zones In
the District, which the petitioners
said would result in a Slight increase
tn taxicab rates.
Similar Petition Presented.
Another petition offering virtually
the same proposal was presented
by E. T. Kidney, secretary treasurer
of the Taxicab Drivers Union. Local
No. AT. 1t contained 81 signers.
Commission Chairman Riley Ell
gen asked Mr.. Livsie if each Of the
.468 signers had been informed
Of the nature OF the petition and
its proposals. Mr.. Iivsie replied
that each petitioner knew what he
was signing and that the Inde-
pendent Rate and Zoning Commit
tee has been working since Octo-
Der on the petition. personally talk
ing with each of the signers.
In addition to its suggestions for
changing boundary lines. the COM
mittee proposed raising the rates in
the second. third and fourth zones,
leaving the present first zone rate
at 20 cents. The petition asked that
the second zone rate be increased
from 30 to 10 cents. the third from
50 to so cents and the fourth from
10 to 30 cents.
The northern and western bound
Ary Of zone would be extended
slightly into zone 2, under the COM
mittee's proposals. and there would
be revisions in the boundaries of
the other three zones as well.
The committee pointed out that
under its plan of zone revision,
there would be q reduction of cab
fare in certain trips. For instance
under its proposals., If q person took
a cab from zone l to the area
bounded by Benning road, Twentieth
street, Bladensburg road, New York
avenue and Twenty-eighth street
NE, the fare would be 40 cents.
The present fare Is 70 cents.
Zone Division Suggested.
Going from zone to the area
bounded by Fifteenth street Sc. and
NE, Florida avenue NE, Holbrook
street NE, Olivet road. Twelfth
street. Montana avenue. New York
avenue, Bladensburg road, Twen-
tieth street and Benning road, the
edge of Anacostia Park, the fare
would be 40 cents as compared with
the present 50-cent rate.
The petitioners said there were
numerous other reductions and ad-
justments throughout the District,
which would be brought to the Util-
tiles Commission attention II and
when a hearing is granted.
The petition presented by the
drivers union offered the same pro-
posed changes with the exception
OF one feature. 1t suggested divid-
ing the present zone / in half with
the dividing line being Third street
from Florida avenue NV. to d
street S.W.
Evening star., 1938-12-05

contained less than 81. The robber
fled, with the two men in pursuit.
He was captured at Thirteenth
street and Pennsylvania avenue NV.
MRS. Rydberg was on her way to
work In . restaurant in the 1900
block of E street NV. The suspect
WAS being held today for investi-
CATION in similar street robberies.
Mrs. Rydberg was painfully bat
not seriously hurt In her fall to the
pavement.
Thieves yesterday broke into the
automobile of a salesman of fra
ternity jewelry parked in the 1000
block of p street NV. and made
off with pins, rings, compacts, neck
laces and bracelets valued at $4,000.
The jewelry was contained in two
leather cases locked in his automo-
bile by the salesman, Kenneth Kjos
Of Detroit, who was stopping at a
fraternity house in College Park, Md.
Evening star., 1938-12-05
J. 4. Edeerton Funeral
Al All Souls Church

Funeral services for James Arthur
Edgerton. former president Of the
International New Thought ALI
ance and 1928 candidate for Vice
President Of the United States on
the Prohibition-Labor ticket. will be
held at All Souls Unitarian Church,
Sixteenth and Harvard streets NV,
tomorrow afternoon at l O'Clock.
This was announced by Mr.. Edger-
tons family last night when it
became evident that numbers of
friends desiring to attend could not
be accommodated at the Hines
funeral home.
DR.. Emmett Fox of New York, as
soclated with Mr.. Edgerton in the
New Thought movement. will be the
eulogist; but Rev DR.. Ulysses G.. B
Pierce, minister of All Souls, likewise
will participate in the services.
Burial Is to be at Cedar Hill Gene
tary. There will be Masonic rites al
the grave.
Honorary pallbearers. named yes
lA1SIUOC VI NOHI-
merce Daniel C. Roper. former Rep
resentative w. D. Jameson, Huston
Thompson. former special assistant
to the Attorney General; Elmer E
Rogers national secretary to the
Scottish Rite; Benjamin M. Nickel
way. managing editor of The Star;
Strickland Gillian, DR.. William L
Robins, Charles F. Anderson and
Harry Gaze.
Mr.. Edgerton died at his home
3008 Virginia boulevard, Beverly
Hills, Va, Saturday morning. He
was 50 years of age and had beer
active in educational, literary, fra
ternal, political and religious work
for nearly half a century.
Evening star., 1938-12-05
Harvard Stadium q Bull Rinq
As Two Steers Are Slain

son, looked down on the scene as
the officers stalked their quarry in
fog so dense that visibility was
limited to few score yards. They
could hear the thunder of hoof-
beats as the steers sought an opening
in the barrier, and suddenly, out
Of the fog and charging directly
at Toreador Tevlin came one Of the
desperate animals. A white star on
its forehead was Tevlin's target and
single bullet suf1iced
A few minutes later the other
steer fell before two bullets from
Toreador Anderson's pistol.
Evening star., 1938-12-05

local colleges. DR.. Maritain whose
writings i've been widely trans
lated. will speak in French.
The lecture series are devoted
mainly to French culture. economies
and politics. DR.. Maritain will dis
cusS the problem of human person.
atty and liberty in the modern
world. His latest book, True HUI
manism." has just been published.
Dr.. Leon Dostert of the French
department at Georgetown is in
charge OF the lectures. A capacity
audience is expected in Copley
lounge. on the college campus. We'd
nesday evening at 8:15 o'clock.