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The Washington times., 1938-11-29

Room blaring out the favorite
tunes of Annapolis and West
Point, Capt. and Mrs. Ernest
Mckee having open house" in
their apartment, with their at
tractive daughter, BIN" Mo
Kee, having her own group Of
youngsters with her; Capt. and
Mrs. William POGO" Smith
also there, and Capt. and Mrs.
Oscar Smith and Capt. Oscar
Smith telling us the most anus
ing tale about his friend, Capt.
POGO" Smith and the time that
POGO" insisted he was, in real
ity, Capt. Oscar Smith.
OF course no good came out
Of 1t for Capt. Oscar Smith and
the story is still a classic in
Navy circles. Comdr. and Mrs.
Ward Davis and Mrs. Davis
very smart in black and pearls;
she possesses a most charming
manner, Billy and "Liz" Gooch,
he is athletic director at Will.
liam and Mary, and Liz so
pleased that for the first time in
four years, she had at last ar.
rived at an Army-Navy game,
with her galoshes.
Heretofore, she has always
left them on the train, but this
time, though she left them, she
sent Billy hotfooting back to the
train just in time to rescue
them. Comdr. and Mrs. Brent
Young, who make everyone feel
that life is very cheerful and
well worth living, for they are
such fun to be with.
Anne Howard, who Is the
daughter of the late Capt. Doug
Howard, of st. Johns College,
who intrigueS one with her alive
and vivid faces; Captain and
Mrs. Train and the first name
has deserted us, and ever so
many others arriving as we left.
I ATER-at dinner, seeing
IL George Tribe and his
young son, George Junior, the
latter being in such a other Of
excitement over his first Army
Navy game, that his father
didn't know if he would ever get
his child back to Baltimore, in
tact. Francis Childress, all the
way from Florida and as witty
and clever as could be, and Mar
shall Pask. from New York, the
one person we've ever met, who
CONTINUED on Page 20, Col. A.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
Boston Bound

A two-car caravan pulled away
from Fort Myer this morning
bearing Col. and Mrs. John Mil
likin northward. They have
been stationed at the Fort for
the past few years and now are
en- route to his new post with
the general staff at the First
Corps Area, Boston. Mrs. Mill
kin is the former Mildred March
and is the daughter of Gen.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
Dinner Parties

General and Mrs. Vain
wright will be honor guests
at a dinner party to be given
tomorrow evening at the
Country Club by Capt. and
Mrs. T. F. Hickey; on Thurs
day they dine with Col. and
Mrs. Berkeley Merchant, and
Saturday evening Col. and
Mrs. A. W. Rose, also sta
toned at Fort Myer, will en-
terrain in honor of the retir-
ing Commandant and his gra-
cious wife.
The Wainwrights will prob
ably leave Washington on
December 1.-THE new Com
mandant, Col. George S. Pat
ton, jr., is due on December
10-and they will spend
some time in Boston before
coming down to Fortress
Monroe to spend the Christ
mas holidays with friends
there. They will then go to
Florida before proceeding to
their new post at Fort Clark,
Tex. General Wainwright's
aide, Lieut.. John Pugh, and
Mrs. Pugh, the former Louise
Chase Myers, will also be
transferred to Fort Clark,
but they will not leave the
Capital until later in Deem
Der.
Jack Wainwright has been Wis
iting his parents over the past
holiday week end and returns to-
day to New York.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
Returns Shortly

Mrs. Charles M. Lea is ex-
pected to arrive in Washington
early in December from her
home in Devon, Pa, and will
again reside at 1735 Massachu-
sets Ave. for the winter months.
X X
DR.. and Mrs. Charles G. Knoll,
Of Wildwood, N. j., spent the
weekend at the Dodge.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29

Mormon, of the Ar
thur NJ urray' S
Dancing School).
There is no such
thing as a natural
b orn d a n C e r
Doug Corri an
flew to Ireland, but
he wasn't born
with a joystick in
h is h a n d; Don
Bulge didn't have
his tennis racket ;
"Evie" R 0 b e rt
The Washington times., 1938-11-29

fog and rain.
All of which
W a S a S a d
S t a t e Of az
+ a / r S for
N a n cy who
then had to
m a k e a r.
r a n genents
to CO m e by
train. Open
ing her bag
to pay for her
tickets on the
m / d n / 6 h t
train, she dis
covered that
her m on e Y
The Washington times., 1938-11-29

nao gone-loSt. Promptly she
Cal. celed her reservation, re-
versed a long-distance call to
her mother, only to find out
that mother had not one penny
in her pocketbook. However, the
Army, in the person of Major
Milho1and, arrived at the Rheem
apartment (and with some CASH
and he and Mrs. Rheem assured
Nancy the money would reach
her at once for her tic..:et home.
Meanwhile, wentworth Lime
barger and Billy Gwynn had de-
cided to go to the station to
meet Nancy at 4 a. m. not know
ing then, what Nancy in New
York had just found out, that
the only train she could get a
reservation on would arrive here
sometime next morning. 1t did,
with Nancy, and Wentworth and
Billy were still waiting at the
statioi- plus a very worried Mrs.
Rheem. The next time Nancy
comes from Vassar her mother
has decided to bring her-by
one hand.
X \ X
PHILADELPHIA Snapshots:
The Bellevue-Stratford Hotel,
on Friday night before the
Army-Navy game, simply spilling
over with people and Manager
Tommy Burns, who is one of
our favortieS, trying to be every
where at once and make room
(where there was none) for
guests who insisted on staying
there.
X
CADETS and Midshipmen, in
" and out of the Hobbies, the
orchestra in the Burgundy
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
PETER CARTER
Says

w ARREN BROWNING, of the William Brownings,
w has finally gotten pretty Jean Preston to say eyes,"
and though these two nice youngsters will be married
until Warren is graduated from law school, they
definitely engaged.
Nancy Rheem pretty goldenhared daughter of Mrs Alice
Wardman Rheem almost didn't get here for the Thanksgv-
ing holidays and had than enough excitement because
she finally did. Nancy supposed down from
Vassar and leave by plane to to Washington
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
Return Here

Miss Lucia Bellinger has ar
rived at the Shoreham to join
her mother and sister, Mrs.
Brady Bellinger and Miss Bessie
Bellinger, and they will linger
on in Washington a few days
before departing for their re-
Spective destinations-Mrs. Bel
linger and Miss Bessie Bellinger
for their home in Atlanta, and
Miss Lucia Bellinger for her
studies at Sullins College, Bris-
toll. Va.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
Party Cancelled

Owing to the death of her
mother, Mrs. Laura Bradley, on
Thanksgiving Day, Mrs. Basil
Manly has recalled the invita-
lions to meet Mrs. Henry F..
Grady on Friday, December the
second.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
PETIT POINT

IF THEY COULD ONLY SEE
THEMSELVES. ON THE DANCE
FLOOR Gin collaboration with Ted
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
Betty Cali Hostess
To Ann TYLER Peach

Peach, mother of the bride-to-
be; Mrs. william Hayden and
Mrs. Walter Balderson, aunts
of the bride-to-be, and Mrs.
Dwight B. Gait. mother of the
hostess.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
Were Hosts

Mr.. and Mrs. William Pierce,
of this city, had as their guest
recently, Mr.. Vivian Schools
Garner, of Dahlgreen, Va.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29

When she got to New York,
Nancy was informed that the
plane was grounded, because Of
The Washington times., 1938-11-29

FLORIDA's HOLLYWOOD BEACH HOTEL
Holiday House Party starts December 20
Big program, gala events. Special all
inclusive American Plan rates. Write for
details.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29

S4OOuS, 90 ohS
is extremely
light on her
feet Flea
nor Meem is
in her ele-
ment when it
comes to the
shay She
h a s profess
sional ability
on an anna
teur standing
. P e g g y
T ow n S e n d
puts all she
h a S in h e r
rhumba {; she
just doesn't
The Washington times., 1938-11-29

Miss Betty Gait entertained
at luncheon in the Louis Seize
room at the Shoreham yester-
day in honor of Miss Ann Tyler
Peach of Baltimore, who is to
be married Saturday to Mr..
Thomas Gorsuch Young, jr.,
also of Baltimore. Miss Gait
will be a member of the we'd
ding party.
The luncheon guests included
Miss Mary Page Hayden, who
will be maid of honor; Miss
Eleanor Brown, Miss Mary Jane
Stanley, Mrs. George Corner
Fenhagan, Mrs. Peter Bledsoe
Kline, Mrs. Harry F.. Swope, jr.,
all of whom will be brides
maids; Mrs. M. S. Marvin
The Washington times., 1938-11-29

Peyton March, whose home is in
California Street.
They attended the Army-Navy
game Saturday with General
March and had the pleasure of
seeing their son, Jack Millikin,
jr., who is a second year man at
West Point, march on the field
with the cadets from the Acad-
envy.
The Washington times., 1938-11-29
By igor CASSln1

the art of hula dancing .. "Bootsie"
Mcdonnell must be living up in the
The Washington times., 1938-11-29

HOLLYWOOD BEACH, FLA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01
Human Cork" Gives
 Swim Preview At "Y''
Norris Kellan, Comedian, Peases Crowd Last Night;
 May Give Exhibition Here Next Wednesday

A swimming carnival presenting new developments in aquatics and filled with feature offerings, is now being arranged for the Waterbury YMCA swimming pool for Wednes- day, Dec. '. The afternoon program starts at o'clock and the final night program at 8:30 o'clock. Special set tings, seats lights and air conditioned pool have been arranged for this show. All will be able to see every move made by the performers under the clear blue waters of the pool.
 Efforts are being made to secure the personal appearance of Norris "Corky" Kellam, world champion long distance and endurance swim ming stunt comedian. "Corky" once swam 225 miles nonstop from Cairo III. to Memphis, Tenn, in the Mis- sissippi river in 96 hours. He presents hs famous seven glass juggle, a Heap for lfe," tde to a weghted char, hurled nto the deep water of the pools, attempts to escape under water n fifteen seconds. Water boxing" a new aquatic sport is fea- tured by the champion and other stunts too numerous to mention in cluding eating reading, writing, smoking and juggling on top and under water. The "streamlined" div ing clown, Clayton Mains, of Miami, Florida will be signed tonight. He is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01
Two-Day Quarterly
 Meeting To Open At
 Hotel Elton | tomorrow
Business Address to Be Given By John H. iOss, Pres ident of ScOvill's Chamber of Commerce Secre-
 taries Among Visiting Delegates

The New England Association of Commercial Executives, represen- tative organization of chamber of commerce secretaries and executives of certain trade associations, will open a two-day quarterly meeting in this city tomorrow.
 A luncheon at The Elton will mark the start of the quarterly session. It will be followed by a busi- ness meeting The gathering will end Saturday afternoon.
 Local Host
 The local host to the visiting sec-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01

the tops in new comedy diving and his skids and hops have made thou sands of people enjoy every minute o1 his exhibition. More information about event will be found in this paper later. The swimming team sponsors this show and crowd is expected.
 Kellam stopped here last night on his way to Springfield, coming from Washington. He found the swimming meet between Waterbury and Bris- tol going on.
 The swimming coaches asked if he would do few stunts. It was an- nounced around the building and the result was a packed pool. He promised he will appear in the water carnival so contract may be signed today. His stunts last night indicated he has an all-new act. The crowd went wild with applause after each of his so-called easy stunts. He would not do any of his featured 38 stunts until the carnival here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01

Today's institute is the first of the fourth series and is for inter- viewers of the commercial and pro- fessional division of the service.
 The gathering was called to order at 10:30 a. m. by Miss Chris tine Egan of Bridgeport. and the opening address was given by Major Leonard J. Maloney, head of the Employment Service. Miss Dor othy Bailey of Washington, D. O., spoke on "Research and Train ing" and the morning program was concluded with 8 panel discus sion led by William G. Ennis of Hartford, Mrs. Alice s. Marshall of New Haven and Earl Bragg of Dan- bury.
 Following a luncheon recess, the institute reconvened at 2 p. m. and Miss Beatrice Dvorak of Wash ington. D. O., will discuss Testing Procedures as Developed by the Division of Standards and Re- search" The program will close with summary of the institute by Miss Egan at 4p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01

be discussed by Thomas s. Smith, collector of internal revenue depart ment, Hartford. Officers of the as- sociation are: Samuel s. Lord, pres ident, Gardner, Mass: Earl Arnold, vice-president, Walthan, Mass, and James Lucas, secretary treasurer, Leconia. N. H.
 Tomorrow afternoon there will be an interesting discussion entitled We Want to Know, led by Cral- ence Clarke of Maiden. Mass; James A. Dorsey, Northampton, Mass; E. J. McCabe, Manchester, Conn.,, and John J. O'Rourke of Lawrence, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01

retaries will be Frank J. Green, exe- cutive secretary of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce.
 The dinner meeting at 2 o'clock tomorrow night will be featured by business address by John H. Goss, president of the Scovill Mfg. Co. and a member of the state board of mediation and arbitration, and vice. president of the Connecticut State Manufacturers association.
 William J. O'Brien will entertain during the dinner. About 50 will att tend. Harry Liebeskind, president of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01
Commercial Executives Converting Here

Hoffler, 8, of 198 Bishop street, and John Jones, 48, of 62 Bishop street
 The men were arrested Nov. l6 by Lieut.. Patrick Hobart of the vice squad and Detective Lieutenant Henry Johnson. The arrests were made after complaint by colored man that he had made Init" on the numbers game but had been lin-s able to collect his winnings. The complainant failed to appear tn court today and the state asked for the continuance.
 A one-day continuance was given James Grady, IS, of fl Lydia street, charged with assault and breach Of the peace. He was arrested several days ago on warrant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01
WITNESS ABSENT VERDICT DELAYED
COlOred Trio, Numbers Agents Given Two
 Weeks Continuance

Three colored men charged with violating the state lottery laws re- ceived continuances of two weeks from Judge Edward Mascolo in city court today when an important state witness failed to appear. The three are accused of acting as local agents for a New Haven numbers" game.
 The accused are William Durham, 65, of POP Bridge street; Johnson
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01

pictures in the newspapers den ae me because mustn't leave the house That's why Tele should Laboratories
 Amazing the number of people all the nation the author of that the air Sunday Hoagy michael made beautiful without we'll Except rain falls And dripping off deep mist One day far the woodsand kissed" Baltimore who the aged clipping idea how valuable will be to Hoagy the others start suits whose
 
 but isn't like Springs My My loath every though s the good thing Wilde Whistler" this from sThe Romance of Leonardo Vnc Marrying just the letting hand into bag of snakes the drawing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01

We'll that's what happens rubbers scarf gadge twice A sore throat code in da head and old but all at oncel Anybody who scarf pair of rubbers find waste-basket there Howne did make that about Av Little Boy" being Woocotts it's his First? That's what comes from reading books He wrote six days he in the that Lauardia was hsed and called by Amercans Columbus Circle on Chrstophers birthday out thing the persecud that when everybody referred to him "1e Rabbi he looks Jewish And Van Loon argues that when you look parywh why Goebbes Keeps roofing against Jews . Such better keep your reading the front pageand back to The Funne They human.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01
SHEAAT CAPITOL
 INSTITUTE TODAY
Local Employment Office Manager Leads Discus
 sion of IntervieWers

Thomas I. Shea, director of the local state employment office, will lead a panel discussion on 'Profes- sional and Commercial Training at the institute for Connecticut State Employment Service interviewers to- day in the Senate Chambers in the Capitol in Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01

laughter the "InfOratiOn program She's too There views missed indicate that I've missed nothing Life last hit arresing the attention thought captions p under the photos Goerngs babybng frightened stiff by Adolf Nifty captoning "Sng Rodgers way it Director Woody Dykes description color funny at that He their latest ten color takes the pants off Jeanne Macdonald and Nelson Eddy" like that other silly said You have been watching fish yourself?" The kbtzers reply being: patience"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01

The ending the piece the Sateyepos about Central America cked no end Had idea they heard of The Mirror down there Wonder Peger wasn't in the day?. He's got lumbago, too But that wouldn't him That radio station in off hats Opnion when they started gabbng about the cities piano offered until they went into sports
 ndeedy Wonder what those fight those Sork Club balloons containing prizes Sunday nights
 to risk running $50 fr0k $10 hat? Jesses observation something make note StrOling Park bunch pelcans hanging with all of them having heuva time That oughta to Hitler Je "at the size of ones beak doesn't matter"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01

Tomorrow afternoon, Keneth B. Haas, special agent for distributed education department of the inter- for, Washington, will discuss the George-Deen act. Dudley Harmon of the New England council, Boston, will lead a special duscussion Sat- urday morning, and on the same program Present Trends and Sales Taxes in New England" will be dis cussed by Francis J. Hill of Bridge port. Unemployment insurance will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01

Willie Flung will play Wong in Honolulu. That sounds like the title of a song sequel to 'sYuba Plays the Tuba Down in Cuba" but it's actually a bit of casting news from Metro -Goldwyn-M Mayer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01
Unemployment

the Waterbury Chamber of Com. merce, will welcome the assembly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01

So Vic Oliver the coumnist? Sunday Pictorial Walter Widbag" The whole brlesks hokum dcners savvy? Bywayathehigheas Anyhow Vcs stuff I'll that thief they call the mountains heehad red face when his
 
 grabbing other peoples without credit thought all those dead That movie gadget iD a fire Night Ed It theater patrons they only photos weekly heaters week later and the house when kisser If there then-the until Wish could think clever like that Or play guitar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01

Wonder people about Survey?
 different from The Crossy Report The Hooper outfit phones listeners while they Hteningnot the next I'll k damed I've encountered anybody who they called by radio Stan Shaw smart that
 His him his gab of his atractiOn but he
 eyes his listeners That's why he giving them "orch than personable radio personality Never baassed before The enc in the world am indebted to- asks anything rurnwanted pair of ducats "Helzapoppn" they sold again And why should $SSO for S33O ticket to nobody liked but We'll nearly nobody No that No wonder Eddie Cantor turkey line punchy My old girl Izzy Einson, is his author!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01

staying indoors dgety Keep looking Central lights spebind when Strip
 high in Hollywood Logic that about gambling being attraction for people who to Florida Nobody say, travelled roulette pair of dce Quite quteso Doesn't three been the RoneyPaza And Joes Miami Beach crabs The elsewhere doesn't the shining aqualess you imagine you Chief climbs the serras around midnight Wonder what I'd didn't silly the without broadcast gather Nobody matches than did then We'll live and learn always thought impossible without painted that thing nitrate silver then like burning What logic that wof Justice Holmes There greater
 
 doesn't into crowded theater yell "Fe!"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-01
Walter WillcIleII On BrOGdzcay
Portrait of q Man Talking to Himself

Grade Mark Regaeredl Copyright gss Daily Mrror Inc
Evening star., 1938-06-26
HIT @rtttnrtant.

father asNRY bRAxrosm II ms%0rs sRs S.a q ON. ous
year ago today. June 20. 1887
A TOck 70 k,! Of strength to lean upon
An understsnd&ineo. lin ~ loyal si's soul,
heart Of tenderness.
A mind all wisdom, knowing how.
justice and love to blend:
A teacher. patient. loving kind
HIS DAUGHTER AND SON: CARRIE MOSS
AND WILLIAM BRAXTON
T., BEAVERS. CHARLES r: In sad but low
hef sgAs aH5 III ~c p..seS ssS
away one year ago. June 25, 1887.
Just q love Of sweet remembrance.
JUST pst totnn memSry 70 lion fond aTs,,t and true
That my heart still longs for you.
Deep in our hearts lies . picture
,. OF loved one laid to rest:
HIS LoviNdf WIFE VII S AND B cHILDRIN. Iii iefN {.
CRATTY. JAMES AUGUSTUS. In sad
put but l0yinx semsmeFsnsH Of Spr dear f.
aaR:F!ss aaRs s. fsss fss life two years ''0 today
All s %dss q sss:u5: rs Su
Is . place kept Just for you.
We often sit and think Of you
ny When s.n,cr, ws are .s Al sn'n a1Gne; thin.
memory Is tnc Only tnlnk
That grief can call It's own
DEVOTED DAUGHTERS. MARIE AND
EDNA.
GARNER, FRANCES. In loving remem-
brsnce Of my dear and devoted pal.
FRANCES GARNER. who suddenly de-
parted this life one year ago today June
26. 1887.
No one knows how much miss you.
4. No one knows the bitter pain
I have suffered since I lost you.
Life has never been the same.
In my heart your memory fingers.
Sweetly. tender. fond and true:
There Is not q day. dear Frances,
That do not think Of you.
Loving and kind In all her ways.
Upright and Just to the end of her days:
Sincere and kind In heart and mind,
What beautiful memory to leave behind.
FLOYD.
HUNTER. KATHLEEN PEBBLES.
tribute Of love and devotion to the msmory
OF one OF the best women who ever lived,
my wife. KATHLEEN pEEDLES HUNTER.
yhe dsPsfts4 this Hfs two ysa{s 20 teday:
Evening star., 1938-06-26
RICHARD ENGLISH
DIES IN HOSPITAL
Prominent D. c. Civic [ leader
Aided Development Of
Southeast.

Richard Belts English. a, president
OF c. Dick English, Inc, and prominent
In Washington business and civic cir
cles. died last night at Mount Alto
Hospital after an illness of several
months
Mr.. English, native of this city,
resided at Belle Haven, Alexandra,
Va, where he was active in the Amer
ican Legion. being a past Virginia de-
partment commander.
Formerly In business in Southeas,
Washington. Mr.. English was at one
time vice president and acting presi-
dent of the Southeast Citizens Asso-
citation. He was widely known for
his civic planning for that section. He
also was interested in development OF
the Police Boys Club
During the World War Mr.. ENGLISH
served as an ambulance driver with
the Volunteer American Field Service,
enlisting with the French Army when
that service was disbanded. He Joined
the American Army just II days prior
to the Armistice
For bravery, Mr. English was deco
rated with the Croix de Guerre by the
French government.
Prior to entering private business he
was local branch manager for the Ford
Motor CO. He attended Washington
public schools as youth, being gradu-
ated from Eastern High School. He
also attended George Washington
University.
Besides his wife, Mrs. Janet Eng.
lish, Mr.. English is survived by two
children, Richard, jr., and Janet De
Neal English; his mother, Mrs. Anna
Belts English Of Washington; two
sisters. Miss Grace English of Wash.
ington and Mrs. Arthur Jarman. wife
of Prof. Jarman Of the University of
Virginia. and brother, Earl English
OF Arlington County.
Funeral services will be held at Z
pm. tomorrow at the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South in Alexandria.
Burial will be in Arlington National
Cemetery.