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Evening star., 1939-04-23
Motor Responsibility
Law Change Urged

The motor vehicle financial re-
sponsibility law would be broadened
to apply to cases of reckless driving
involving personal injury by bill
recommended to Chairman King of
the Senate District Committee yes
terday by the Commissioners.
The amendment would provide
that whenever a person is convicted
of, or forfeits bond on, a charge of
reckless driving involving injury, his
operating permit and registration
card would be suspended until he
gave proof of financial ability to
respond thereafter for damages.
The Commissioners said they be-
lieved the amendment is justified by
the number of reckless driving cases.
The financial responsibility law al
ready applies to charges of driving
while intoxicated or leaving the
scene of an accident.
Evening star., 1939-04-23
Cooley to Seek
Action to Allow
Niqht Warrants

Representative Cooley, Democrat,
Of North Carolina learned to his
amazement the other day that 1t is
virtually impossible to procure a
warrant for an arrest on a mis-
demeanor charge in Washington at
night, so tomorrow he will ask the
House District Committee to cor
rect the situation.
He has in mind plan that would
allow desk sergeants in police pre-
cinct stations to issue warrants after
Police Court is closed.
Mr.. Cooley became interested in
the situation as result of a street
fight in his neighborhood on a re-
cent night, in which a woman was
assaulted. He said he called the
police and was informed that since
no police oficer saw the incident a
warrant would be necessary to make
an arrest and that it would be i'm
possible to procure the warrant until
the following day.
Il found out the police were right
and I think something should be
done about 1t" he declared.
Evening star., 1939-04-23
Cooperation Received
On Pedestrian Control

The Traffic Safety Promotion
Committee reported yesterday to the
Traffic Advisory Council that con-
siderable cooperation is being re-
ceived on pedestrian control and
that a special effort is being made
for child safety.
I'VE find every one interested but
we need some more incentive to help
get action" E. S. Hege, chairman,
reported. He pointed out that news
papers and radio stations here were
giving considerable publicity to the
safety campaign as have citizens
associations, parent-teacher organi-
cations and variety of clubs.
1t was agreed "our cooperative
activities should concentrate on
child safety" the chairman said.
After consultation with Commis-
sioner Melvin c. Hazen 80 sugges-
tions from four committees last year
were supplemented by others offered
at the conference held on the
matter.
Because playground availability Is
an important factor in keeping chill
dren of streets, l.. r. Barrett, play
ground co-ordinator, was named
head Of a group to consider the
problem of child safety.
Entered in Contest.
Commissioner Hazen has entered
Washington in the American Auto
mobile Associations national pedes-
trian safety contest and In cooper
alton William H. Van Duzer, traffic
director, is organizing q flying
squadron Of speakers to address
local organizations. When avail
able, results of an extensive survey
of pedestrian traffic ACCIDENTS In the
District will provide useful material
for speakers, Mr.. Hege reported.
An item of $500 in the House
appropriation bill for the District,
which, If retained, will be used to
publicize the safety program, will
at least be a start on what is a
much needed and valuable adjunct" :"
he said.
Evening star., 1939-04-23
Fair Trade Practice
Law 10 Be Considered

The House tomorrow is scheduled
to consider bill designed to estab-
lish so-called fair trade practice"
law in the District.
Sponsored by Representative Ken
nedy, Democrat. of Maryland. the
bill is one of the three local meas
ures on the House calendar which
can be called up for consideration.
Another authorizes the Commits
sioners to widen Wisconsin avenue
from r street to Mount Alto Hos !.
pital. The third would fix fees
charged by the United States mar
shall for service of warrants, sub
poenaes, etc.
The proposed "fair trade prac-
tice" legislation. modelled after laws
said to exist in a. States, would
enable manufacturers of trade
marked or branded articles to con-
troll the retail price by agreement
with the retailer.
The Washington Consumers
Council headed by Mrs. John Boyle,
jr., is fighting the proposed legis-
lation, arguing 1t may result in
increased prices. Representatives
of the Retail Druggists Association
however, have told the District Com
mittee enactment of the bill might
lead to to 3 per cent reduction
in present prices.
Evening star., 1939-04-23
D. T.. Medical Society
Invited 10 Assist
Traffic Council
Officials Feel Doctors
Can Aid in Effort
To Save Lives

The Medical Society of the Dis
trict of Columbia has been invited
to cooperate with the Traffic Ad-
yisory Council of the District of Co.
lumbia in an effort to save lives
from the hazard of the streets.
The invitation was extended by
Edwin S. Hege, chairman of the
councils Traffic Safety Promotion
Committee, who is planning, in CO.
operation with the council and the
District Commissioners for a cam
paign of education.
Mr.. Hege extended his invitation
after conferences with Melvin C.
Hazen, District Commissioner, who
feels that the medical profession
could be of great value in helping
the public solve the traffic problem.
1t was learned informally last
night that the Medical Society looks
with favor upon the invitation ten
dered it, and probably will accept
the offer
officials said the invitation would
be presented to the Executive Board
of the medical society at its meet
ing tomorrow.
In his letter to the medical So
ciety Mr.. Hege emphasized the traf-
flc tragedies among children, par
ticularly those of pre-school and
elementary school age. One-half of
the children killed last year. he
pointed out, are between the ages of
and 6.
If the medical society accepts the
invitation to cooperate in the ed
ucational campaign and in efforts
to help solve the traffic situation
in Washington it is known that its
cooperation will be warmly well
coined both by the Traffic Advisory
Council and by District officials.
Commissioner Hazen is known to
be particularly concerned with the
necessity of improving the traffic
hazards of the National Capital and
believes the medical profession can
be of great help.
Evening star., 1939-04-23
Northwest Seen Leaning
To Wheeler for 1910
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Joe Wolf, former Minnesota
Democratic national committeeman,
told reporters yesterday that if
President Roosevelt does not seek
a third term, there is no question
that Minnesota and adjoining
States will support Senator Burton
K. Wheeler for the presidential
nomination."
Mr.. Wolf said his own support
would be given to the Montana
Senator in event Mr.. Roosevelt did
not want the nomination. .
1.-The people of the Northwest
don't take Mr.. Garner Vice Presi-
dent GarneD very seriously" as a
contender for the Democratic nomi-
nation, the Minnesotan told report
ers.
Asked about Postmaster General
Farley's chances Of support from
the Northwest, he said:
"1n comparison with the other
candidates, including Mr.. Farley,
Senator Wheeler has a background
which is outstanding
Evening star., 1939-04-23
Restaurant on Site
OF Heigh-Ho Club
Denied License
Alcohol Boord Heeds
Protests of Citizens,
Precinct Captain

The Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board denied the application for an
on-sale liquor license for a restau-
rant on the site of the old Heigh
Ho Club. 1886 Connecticut avenue
NV, following protests by Dupont
Circle citizens. it was announced
yesterday at the District Building.
The board. after a 2-to-1 vote
refusing the license, said in its find
ign that mo one other than the
owner of the property where the
license is requested appeared in
favor Of Its issuance" Agnes K.
Mason and Isaac Cans, board men,
bers, voted against issuance; Thomas
E. Lodge, new chairman, did not
concur in the decision.
At the time of the hearing repre-
sentatives of the Dupont Circle Citi-
zens' Association. several property
owners and Capt. Arthur E. Miller
Of the third precinct testified
against issuance of the license. THE
only expression of the wishes of
the neighborhood as adduced from
this hearing is one of protest. There
fore, the majority of the board must
find this an inappropriate place. and
the license is denied" the board
said in refusing Mary c. Di Prima
a retailers &C" license.
Because of violations of the bev-
erage control act the license of the
Home Cafe, 453 G street NV, was
revoked for two weeks by the board
on two counts The board in its
unanimous findings stated that in
toxicated persons were allowed to
"congregate on the premises"
A f1ve-day suspension of license
was ordered against the Ritz, 935
Second street S.W., because "the
licensee did rent out the manage
ment of the restaurant part of the
business as a concession and
did not thereafter operate the
premises as the true and actual
owner of the business" This de-
cision also was unanimous.
Evening star., 1939-04-23
KIeberg Named Head
Of Texas Club

Representative Richard Kleberg,
Democrat, of Texas was named
president of the Texas Club of
Washington at a meeting at the
Raleigh Hotel last night.
Other officers chosen were Victor
= Russell of Beaumont, Mrs. Theo L.
Edmiston of Vowel and Welly K.
Hopkins, vice presidents; Elmore
Whitehurst of Dallas, secretary
treasurer, and Ira Lee Law. ser
geant at arms.
Mr.. Kleberg succeeds Clifford
Reekham of Fort Worth,
Evening star., 1939-04-23
PIT. A. Officers Elected

Mrs. Albert w. Longaker has been
elected president Of the Nellie Custls
School Parent-Teacner Association
Of Arlington County, Va. Others
elected are Paul Hayward, flrst wee
president; Miss Vera Gr1f1th, secono
vice president; Mrs. H. Jerome
Graham, secretary, and Mrs. Edna
kuello9, treasurer.
Evening star., 1939-04-23
Representotive's Wife
Loses Purse to Thief

A sneak thief invaded the House
once Building yesterday and stole
q purse belonging to the wife of
Representative William r. Poage,
Democrat, of Texas.
Mrs. Poage reported to police that
she was In her husbands office
when q man entered and made some
inquiries. A short time later she no.
ticed that her purse, containing $40
In cash and q 500 check, was
missing.
Evening star., 1939-04-23
Dr.. Goodwin Seriously III

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. April %
P).-Dr. w. A. r. Goodwin, rector
emeritus of Bruton Parish Episcopal
Church, remained seriously i'll at
his home here today. DR.. Goodwin,
who became i'll during the winter,
returned to his home from a Rich
mond hospital several weeks ago.
Evening star., 1939-04-23
Cash for Wage
Stepups Urged
ByG.A.0. Aides
Ellender Committee
Hears Suggestion for
Those Unpromoted

Larger appropriations for salary
stepups within grades was suggested
by officials of the General Account
ing ONCE to special Senate COM
mittee yesterday as the best way
to help veteran Government en-
ployes who have gone long periods
without promotion.
After another day of testimony
intended to show that some emel
gency employees taken on in recent
years have reached higher salary
levels than regular employees with
Is, 20 or more years of service
Chairman Ellender, Democrat, of
Louisiana adjourned the hearings,
probably until the end of next week
Senator Ellender examined briefly
yesterday afternoon five veteran
workers of G.. A. o. to bring out IN
the testimony that they have not
been advanced as rapidly as en-
ployes taken on in recent years out
Of emergency appropriations. He
said he presented these only as IL
lustrations, and has stack of other
pay rolls he is studying.
Two Separate Funds.
w. w. Richardson, personnel off,
Ger of G.. A. O., testified the agency
has two separate funds at its dis
posal. one for regular personnel.
fha NtIor for r,o~lx
He contended that if permanent
civil service employees were trans
ferred to the emergency pay roll
In order to give them promotions,
1t would jeopardize their future,
: when those funds are reduced or
eliminated.
Mr.. Richardson said G. A. o. off,
cials regretted all of its salary
money was not 'in one pot so
that cases such as the committee
chairman cited could be adjusted.
In the absence OF sufficient funds
FOR setups within grades. Mr.. Rich
ardson said the only way an en-
ploye can get ahead is to be re-
allocated to higher grade.
Attention also was called to the
eo-called average clause" Congress
places in the various annual ap-
preparation bills. and which keeps
the salary level down In some of the
grades.
Says Longevity Considered.
Asked by Chairman Ellender if
longevity counted, the personnel
officer said it did If other condi-
tions were equal.
The hearing yesterday again was
marked by repeated testimony to
the effect that many members Of
Congress write to the G. A. o. in
behalf of appointment of emer-
gency employees.
j. L. Baity, executive officer and
assistant to the controller general,
told Senator Ellender he gets more
letters from members of Congress
than from anybody else, and again
explained they are merely passed
on to the personnel officer. Mr..
Baity added, however, he does not
believe any one has been employed
on the recommendation of a Sena-
tor or Representative until the
personnel officer has determined
whether they are qualified. He en-
phasized the letters relate to emer-
gency appointments. Mr.. Baity said
promotions are made on recon-
mendation of division chiefs and
that he passes only on the avail
ability of funds, as budget officer
Of the agency.
Before recessing the hearings
Senator Ellender said that unless
there is to be a real merit system,
he would rather go back to the
old days." but emphasized that he
wanted the merit system.
Evening star., 1939-04-23
Ruth Chapter Celebrates

Members of Eastern Star chap
ters in Washington, Maryland and
Virginia helped celebrate the 42d
anniversary Of Ruth Chapter, No. Z,
Order of the Eastern Star, last
week in the Masonic Temple, Hy-
attsville, Md.
Evening star., 1939-04-23
No. 28

Shown the of Mondays accident in the 900 block Of
Fourth street sW short distance south Of the intersection
with street. where yearod coored fatally in
jured Arrows pontng sou indicate direction rav
cling and the approximate distance from the intersection to
the point impact where he struck when he stepped
between the parked automobiles directly in the path of the
chine The body lying about IL feet the west curb
occupant miles with years
accident
satisfactory. Coroners jury verdict: Accidental
Ths driver: 4 s2.yeas-ed eo,oesd death.
Evening star., 1939-04-23
Womun Dies Of ScuIds

BALTIMORE, April AZ R.
Scalded by an overturned pot of tea,
Mrs. Laura Greer, "a, died at City
Hospital today. The accident oc-
Cured March q.
Evening star., 1939-04-23
Why Must They Die?

Eighty-sir persons were killed
last year in traffic accidents ~
the District of Columbta-a need
less sacrifice OF iDes.
The Star, belieping study OF
fatal accidents may cause mo-
florists to dripe more cdrct,ttly,
is offering during 1889 a tactnol
analysis of each fatal accident IN
the District OF Columbia, Illus
trated by pictures or sketches.
Facts, as presented, are based
upon official findings. Herewith
are details OF the 2Sth fatality.
Facts regarding the 9Th, a hit
run case, are still incomplete. At
this time last year rs persons
had been killed in tra1tc.
Evening star., 1939-04-23
Traffic Fatality No. rs.

The place: Fourth street S.W., a
short distance south Of the inter-
section with street.
The accident: A 43-year-old col
ored man was struck by a car being
driven south on Fourth street when
he stepped from between two parked
cars as he started to cross from the
west to east curb about II feet ON
the I street intersection. He Was
about IL feet east of the west curb at
the point of impact. He was hit by
the right front fender of the car,
which, according to the car occupant
and two witnesses. stopped within 10
feet after the impact. He was
taken to the hospital In the striking
car. He diedya few hours later OF
multiple fractures, internal injuries
and shock.
The time: 10 pm, April II.
The weather: Raining, heavy mist.
The street: Level, wes, street light
ing good. 49,.
The vehicle: A 1885 coach, going
at : spesd. appeoztmated BY the
Evening star., 1939-04-23

Wednesday mornings session of
the convention, to be held in Memo
rial Continental Hall, will be devoted
to the responsibility of Red Cross
membership, and addresses will be
given by James L. Fieser, Red Cross
vice chairman In charge of domes-
tic operations; James B. Forgan,
chairman, Chicago Red Cross Chap
ter, and Mrs. G. Ryman Herr, chair.
(see RED CROSS, Page B-60
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-01
Washington School
Has Successful
Prooram Series

Washington school, according to
authorities, had one OF the most
successful public schools week OBJ
Servances in the history Of the in
stitution some 300 guests attending
the various programs scheduled last
week.
Monday morning the fourth grad
erS, Mrs. Besana, teacher, had an
impressive tree planting service at
tended by many parents.
A number of events were sched-
uled on Thursday: Miss Lenore
Saulsbury's kindergarten children
gave a charming little play, Spring
time; Miss Wilhelmina Lewis's first
and second graders dramatized
THE Three Little Pigs; Mrs. Zen
obia Payne's second graders pre-
sented a play; Miss Phillips classes
dramatized story from their text
book, IF 1 Were Going.
On Friday the fifth graders un-
der James Robinson gave a play,
THE Proud Princess, while the
seventh grade, under the direction
of Mrs. Lucille Culberson, presented
the accompanying musical numbers.
Friday afternoon May day dances
and the annual P.-T.A. track meet
occurred, the P.-T.A. presenting
ribbons to the winners in the var
iouS events.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-01
Former Re- sidents
Married in Yuma

Announcement of the marriage of
Miss Marjorie Mitchell and of Har-
rv Noland. both former Imperial
Valley residents. will be Of interest
tC many.
The bride is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. j. E. Mitchell of San Die
go, formerly of Imperial, and is a
graduate of Herbert Hoover high
school, San Diego.
Mr.. Noland is the son of Mrs.
Angie Noland of San Diego, and of
the late H. L. Noland, former El
Centro resident. He is the grand
son of Mrs. Mary A. Noland and
the nephew of Mrs. Edna Morrison
both of El Centro.
The ceremony was performed
April 90 in Yuma, Ariz.. the young
couple being accompanied to that
city by the bridegrooms mother
Mrs. Noland, and BY George Clause
of San Diego.
For her wedding outfit the pretty
bride chose a modish suit in rose
beige with dubonnet accessories
wearing a corsage of gardenias.
Mr.. and Mrs. holland will make
their home in San Diego where Mr.
Noland is associated with the
George Clause Investment company
The bridegroom is a graduate OF
San Diego high school.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-01

Imperial county will be repre-
sented by six delegates when the
California Federation of Women's
clubs convenes in Oakland on May
3 for its thirty eighth annual con-
yention.
The county also has the distinc-
ton of having one of its members
In one OF the most important posi-
tionS in the state: Mrs. F.. d. Jacobs
of El Centro who is chairman OF
the state board of trustees, a group
which has the responsibility OF
federation finances.
Mrs. Jacobs left on Sunday
since the trustees have a session
prior to the convention proper.
= Other Imperial Valley club wom-
en- who will attend the convention
and who were to leave on Monday
are: Mrs. George King of Brawley,
president of the Imperial County
Federation of Women's clubs, Mrs.
Charles Weiman, president of the
Brawley club; Mrs. P. N. Van Slyck,
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-01
Katherine Howard Married to
Oliver David Faulkner

the bridegroom as best man.
Following the ceremony was the
reception, Mrs. Howard receiving
her guests gowned in rose lace
while the bridegroom'S mother wore
beige.
Cuts Cake
Exquisite roses decorated the
rooms and the buffet table which
was centered by the handsome
three -tiered wedding cake sur
mounted by the miniature bride
and groom, the first slice of which
was cut by the bride.
After the reception Mr.. and Mrs.
Faulkner left on a wedding trip
to the coast, Mrs. Faulkner wear
ing a smart going away ensemble
in cyclamen pink with cranberry
accessories.
Upon their return they will make
their home in Ell Centro and they
are planning an extended trip for
the summer.
Mrs. Faulkner is a graduate of
Central Union high school and a
popular member of the Junior Ten
Thousand club.
Mr.. Faulkner was graduated from
Imperial high school and is we'll
known rancher.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-01

One of the prettiest of home we'd
dings was that which took place
Sunday afternoon when Miss Kath-
crime Howard, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. A. Howard of Seeley, and
Oliver David Faulkner, son of Mr..
and Mrs. T. j. Faulkner of Imperial
swere united in marriage.
: The ceremony was performed at
the home of the brides parents, the
young couple exchanging their
VOWS before an altar of greenery
flanked by palm trees and baskets of
exquisite pink and white gladiolas.
Preceding the ceremony Miss
Pollyanna Stone, sang the tradi-
tional "Oh Promise Me- and I
Love You Truly, Shirley Maddux
playing her accompaniments.
The Rev. Mr.. Thomas l.. Massie
read the impressive service witness
ed by some so members and friends
of the two families.
Pretty Bride
Given in marriage by her father,
the charming bride made a pretty
picture in her lovely wedding gown
J of white organdie over white satin.
She wore a veil of tulle in the popu-
lar fingertip length and carried a
bouquet of white roses and lilies of
the valley.
Miss Elizabeth Howard, sister of
the bride, was her matron of honor
and wore a pink organdie frock
over pink satin, her bouquet being
of pink roses.
Emmett Hart of Imperial served
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-01
Clubs
Society
wv
Churches vi xI1ICICSL ~ w O111Ck1 Society
Calendar
MONDAY

MONDAY
TOastmasters' club, 6:15, CalifOr-
MIA hotel.
Baptist meeting, GAS, First Bap-
tist church.
Ell Centre lodge No. 3S4, F. and
AM, 1880, Masonic temple.
Troop 3, B.S.A., 1880, Scout hut.
Troop As, B.S.A., 7:3O, Heber.
Banquet committee, 7:3O, 856 So.
Sixth.
Dams Entire bridge section, 1920,
1902 Brighton.
County council, 8, CalexicO.
VIEW. No. 2O41, 8, Brawley Vet
Grams hall.
T.B. association. &, court house.
Mems chorus, S:I5, Hotel de ANA.
CaleXicO.
Desert trio concert, 8:15. Central
Union high school.
TUESDAY
Lions club, Barbara Worth.
Calipatria home department, 10,
Friends church.
Arts and Crafts, 10, 10000 club.
May day breakfast, IL, Methodist
social hall.
Women's council 2:3O, 543 San
dalwoOd.
Pen Women, 3, 551 Hamilton.
Neurological society, 7, high
school.
Citizenship class, 10, high school.
Troop 6, B.S.A, 1880, Scout hut.
Troop %, B.S.A., 7:30. Eastside
Scout hut.
Loyal Workers, 7:45, 1902 Brigh-
ton.
Oasis Shrine No. 90, W.S. Of j..
y, Masonic temple.
/. V. COmmandery No. "a. 1880,
Masonic temple.
I.O.O.F. No. 397, &. 532 Main.
Oasis Shrine No. 20, w. s. Of j.,
3. Masonic temple.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-01
Three Hundred
Attend Art
Exhibit

Three hundred valley residents
visited the showing of paintings
by Bonnie Welch Sunday at the
Planters hotel, Brawley, calling dur
ing the afternoon and evening to
edmire the 80 pictures on display,
the exhibit being sponsored by the
Ell Centro branch, National League
of American Pen Women, Of which
Mrs. WEIGH was recently elected
president
The paintings were largely of
desert scenes although a few were
representative Of the Welch's trip
to the Feather River country last
summer, and of we'll known his
torical buildings in the state.
Mrs. Welch received her guests
gowned in a smart navy blue sheer
frock in the new gypsy mode. As
sisting her were Mrs. w. A. McFad-
den, Mrs. H. J. Ingram, Mrs. Cliff
ford Allen of the Pen Women; Mes
danes Harvey Shepherd, L. c..
Lewis, R. L. Packwood, William
Lowther, Ross Streva, Warren F..
Fox, Jim Potter, Hugh Maxwell, Jim
Hall, H. E. Ramsdell, w. Fowler,
Evelyn Bucknell, Miss Ruth Asbury.
Guests came from every commun-
ii. in the valley and from the
coast.
The hotel room was decorated
with desert shrubs and during the
afternoon punch and waters were
served Mrs. Rose Nelson won the
guest prize, two charming COM
panion paintings.