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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-07-11
D. C. Service Guild
Is Formed With so
Charter Members

Fifty charter members have been
enrolled in the Service Guild of
Washington, an organization OF
young women which has just been
formed to provide volunteer social
service workers for welfare, charita-
BILE and cultural activities in the
District.
Active work of the new group will
be formally inaugurated in Septem-
Der, although some Of its members
are already working in connection
with the camp project of the Juve-
nile Court.
Formed to make volunteer assist
ance available to various organiza-
tons already functioning in the
community, the service group will
assist in the fields of child welfare,
hospital work, juvenile delinquency,
clerical and clinical aid and in
charity drives.
A committee from the guild will
cooperate with the Council of Social
Agencies to ascertain the work to
be done in various fields, and a
placement committee will make as
signments in social work.
Mrs. Arthur T. Lyons has been
elected president. Other officers,
who will direct its activities, are:
Mrs. William Wolf, vice president;
Mrs. Irving Fogel, recording score
tary; Mrs. Harry Kronheimer, cor
responding secretary, and Mrs. Dan
Tel Cohn. treasurer.
Age limits for members will be be-
tween Is and 40, an elastic range
having been set in order to make the
guild permanent organization of
the city.
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Weddings
Continued From Page B-3D

on old-fashioned lines. Her long
curls topped with floppy brimmed
pink organdy hat, which had long
pink velvet streamers.
The ushers were Mr.. Frank Ca
puto, Mr. Perrin Wheeler, jr, Mr.
Joe Barry and Mr.. Harry Edward
Caputo, ST., brother of the bride
Mr.. Keister had as his best man
the brides youngest brother. The
brides mother wore a dusty pink
lace dress with large white hat
and white accessories. With this
she wore shoulder spray of sweet
heart roses and lilies of the valley
The bridegroom mother wore navy
blue lace and large navy blue hat
trimmed in velvet, and with this
she wore blue accessories. Her
corsage was of talisman roses and
lilies of the valley.
Following the ceremony a recep-
ton was held at the home of the
bride.
Mr.. and Mrs. Keister left for
honeymoon trip to the Worlds
Fair in New York. The bride wore
as travelling ensemble a navy blue
crepe with pink chiffon bodice
with long sleeves, and with this a
small pink turban with blue veil
and pink accessories. Upon their
return they will make their home
at 1918 Queen street NE.
Among the out-of-toWn guests
were the brides godmother, Mrs.
Sara Orlando, from New York; Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Orlando and Miss
Isabel Orlando, all of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-07-11
Two New Destroyers
Will Be Named for
Swanson and Edison
Giant BottIeships
To Be Called Iowa
And New Jersey

The worlds two greatest battle
ships, the 45,0O0-ton vessels now
being built for the United States
Navy, will bear the names Iowa
and New Jersey, the Navy Depart
ment announced today.
At the same tiIne it was an
nounced that two of the new de-
stroyers will be named for Secre-
tary of the Navy Claude A. Swan
son, who died Friday, and for
Thomas Alva Edison, inventor and
father of Acting Secretary of the
Navy Charles Edison.
The Iowa is building at the New
York Navy Yard. 1t is the fourth
naval vessel to be named for the
State. The New Jersey, under con-
struction at the Philadelphia Navy
Yard, is the second to bear the
name.
The Edison, destroyer No. 439, is
being built at Kearney, N. j., and
the Swanson, destroyer No. 433, is
under construction at Charleston,
S. c.
The four vessels were among %
for which names were announced
today by the Navy Department.
Contracts for 10 of these vessels,
all of them being built under the
1899 program, were awarded June 2.
Cruisers SIS and Sc, bids for which
are soon to be advertised, will be
named for Cleveland, Ohio, and Co.
lumbia, S. c.
New destroyers have been named
for Capt. Melancthon Taylor Wool
sey and 1t Augustus c. Ludlow,
naval heroes of the War of 1872;
John Ericsson, inventor of the
Monitor; Rear Admiral Charles
Wilkes. noted Civil War commander;
the Nicholson family, which gave
five officers to the Navy, and Capt.
Duncan N. Ingraham, Civil War
commander.
Three submarines building at
Groton. Conn, were named the Gar,
Grampus and Grayback; three more
under construction at Portsmouth,
N. H., were named the Grayling,
Grenadier and Marlin, and one
building at Mare Island, Calf, was
named Gudgeon. An eighth, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-07-11
Delegate K. 5. Kurtz Kills
Self in West Virginia
BY the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
WESTON, w. Va, July 11.-Ken-
meth S. Kurtz, IS, Republican mem
Der of the House of Delegates and
minority floor leader in the 1887 ses-
sion, shot and killed himself yester-
day, Police Chief Cecil R. Simon
reported.
David G. Reay of Morgantown,
father-in-law of the young attorney
who formerly was district governor
of West Virginia Rotary Clubs. said
he believed Mr.. Kurtz shot himself
because of continued poor health.
He had been suffering from a stom-
ach ailment and recently was con-
fined to his bed for a week, Mr..
Reay added.
Mr.. Kurtz returned home from his
office about 2 pm. and told his wife
he was not feeling we'll, officers re-
lated. He asked Mrs. Kurtz to get
him a glass of water and while she
was downstairs shot himself in the
temple with pistol, Chief Simon
said.
Coroner w. T. Connolly returned
verdict of suicide.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-07-11
Police Seek Trio
Who Beat D. T.. Man
They Offered a Ride
Victim Forced Out
Of Car Dozed, Bleeding
Near Prince Frederick
By . staff Correspondent of The Star.

By staff Correspondent of The Star.
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md, July
11~Calvert County police today
were seeking to piece together bits
of information which they hoped
would lead to the identification of
three men who severely beat James
Rudnick, AZ, of Washington after
offering him a ride to Washington
from North Beach.
Mr.. Rudnick, suffering from shock
and severe decorations and bruises
on the face and body, is confined to
the hospital here, but has been I'M
able to furnish police with a de-
scription of the men.
According to meager information
obtained by the victim, the man
had spent the day at a beach
and missed the last bus back to the
Capital. He had only a dollar and
offered this to three men for a ride
home. They refused the money, but
offered to furnish transportation, it
was said.
A short distance from Prince
Frederick, Mr.. Rudnick said, the
three men beat him and forced
him out of the car, taking the
dollar. He said he wandered in a
half-conscious condition for five
miles before arriving at the home
of c. A Westinghouse on the South
ern Maryland pike. He was bleed
ing profusely from his wounds, men,
bers of the Westinghouse family
said. Mr. Westinghouse brought the
injured man to the local hospital,
where he was reported still in a
dazed condition today.
Hospital attaches said the injured
man gave an address in the 100
block of G street NV, Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-07-11
War Mothers to Hold
Picnic Tomorrow

A picnic at Marshall Hall has
been arranged for tomorrow by the
State Chapter of the District, Amer
lean War Mothers. The party will
leave at 10 am. aboard the steamer
City of Washington.
Mrs. Emil Walter, state president,
is in charge of arrangements, as
sisted by Mrs. John A. Eckert, Mrs.
Martha E. Moore and Mrs. John
Glascock.
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Residential
Continued From Page B-3)

Continued From Page B-3)
of Europe. He will join in New
York small party of friends from
Columbus, Ohio, who will make the
trip with him.
Mrs John William johnson is
spending a week at her former home
in Lynchburg, Va. Mrs. johnson
recently returned from a visit to
the fair in California and the fair
In New York.
Miss Mayme H. Hamrick returned
last week from Webster Springs, w.
Va, where she attended the annual
State rhododendron festival. Miss
Hamrick, local historian and writer
on Indian lore of West Virginia, is
an attorney employed in the De-
partment of Justice.
Miss Nancy Field is visiting rela-
tives in Little Rock, Ark, her for
mer home.
Mr.. and Mrs Cecil Donnelson of
Norfolk. Nebr., with their two young
daughters, Joyce and Dolores, are
the guests of Miss Lois Jacobs and
MIR. Garry Donnelson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-07-11

contract for which has not yet been
awarded, was named the Mackerel.
Seaplane tenders building at the
Pudget Sound Navy Yard were
named Casco for bay near Port
land, Me-, and Mackinac for the
Great Lakes strait. A repair ship for
which bids will be opened July 10
was named Vulcan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-07-11
Mrs. Reynolds Here

Mrs. Earl H. Reynolds of Chicago,
president of the National Council
OF Catholic Women, is visiting ma
tlonal headquarters here to help
work out details for the 18th annual
convention of the group, to be held
IN San Francisco September ola.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-07-11
Washington Couple
Visits in Cleveland

Mr. and Mrs. Roy NJ Hickman
are visiting Mrs. Hickman's brother,
Mr.. Frank Davis in Cleveland.
They will leave there Wednesday
for a three-week trip through the
West conducted by the Christian
Endeavor Society,".
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-07-11
Grey Squirrels Abundant

Grey squirrels, which do much
damage to bird life, are said to infest
10000 square miles in England.
Evening star., 1939-02-08
Miss Julia McCombs

TALON Sewing Expert is in our Notions Depart
ment through Saturday, February II, ready to
show you how to use Talon fasteners on your
coats suits, dresses, and other garments. Consult
Miss McCombs on any Talon sewing problem.
NsHoSs y, First Floor
Evening star., 1939-02-08

"Crown Tested" Too
Any young lady from 10 to 16 will de-
light in these fresh, sparkling spun
rayons that wash and wash without
losing freshness or color Wide skating
skirts, breast pockets, white lingerie
collars. Geometric prints in wide
choice of colors.
Tie Palas Royal. Childres's Wear Third Floor
Evening star., 1939-12-08
Letters to the Editor
Scores Finance Policy
OF New Deal.

Scores Finance Policy
OF New Deal.
To ths Editor Of The Star:
Your correspondent, Edmund K Colds
borough, refers to the idea of this coun-
try borrowing its way out of bank
ruptcy" as abnormal Isn't 1t worse
than that? Practically all great INDUS
trial leaders consider the New Deal
theory that I'VE must spend in order
to save" not only fundamentally un-
sound and abnormal but dangerous to
degree. The idea utterly violates every
economic law as well as mathematical
law and the law of old-fashioned COM
mon sense. Has any one ever heard Of
an individual borrowing his way out Of
debt? The idea is an insult to the in
telligence After all. nation is only
group of individuals. When and If Mr..
Roosevelt and his New Dealers stop
wasting the public money their popular
ity will evaporate as rapidly as soft snow
in the sunshine.
According to the Standard Dictionary,
the definition of bankruptcy" is: "Un-
able to pay ones debts According to
this, Uncle Sam has been bankrupt
for 10 years. To date he has failed
utterly to spend his way out of financial
trouble When may we expect return
to thrift and some small measure of
economy? SOUND FINANCE.
December 6,
Evening star., 1939-12-08

q Japanese-American commercial
treaty at all, carrying with 1t highly
desirable treatment for the nationals
Of both the United States and Japan,
will depend to large extent upon
Japan's disposition to recognize and
respect American rights in China.
If Japan is irrevocably bent on
closing of China as a strictly Japa-
nese preserve, and is determined
upon throwing out the open door,"
the nine-power treaty and all the
other principles on which the United
States bases its relations in the
Pacific area, there would appear to
be small foundation for an ultimate
commercial treaty.
But the answer to this question
rests on the nature of the new
government to be set up In China
and Japan's future attitude and
actions.
In this connection 1t is significant
that while negotiations are under
way with the United States, Japan
also is discussing non-aggression
pact with Russia, conclusion of which
probably would encourage Japan to
press more intensively toward her
detectives in China, at the expense
of western powers which have
interests there.
Evening star., 1939-12-08
Within the Dark

For three short weeks the land
scape of Poland - dreary, rain
drenched plains, muddy roads, vast
forests, ramshackle wood and stone
villages--was flercely Illuminated by
the flames Of war.
Then, with the combined German
and Russian triumph, a great dark
ness descended over the land. The
hapless victim was hardly mentioned
in discussions Of the war. Its subju-
cation was an accomplished thing.
It was relegated to the night-night
unbroken by the red flares from the
mouths of cannon or the flames Of
burning villages. Even the sound Of
the moaning Of the tortured did not
get through the thick curtains Of
blackness let down in front of the
stage whereupon had been acted
one Of the great tragic dramas of
the twentieth century.
A little glimpse into the depths of
this starless night is afforded by the
report of Count Raczynski, Polish
Ambassador to London, to Lord Hall
fax, the British foreign secretary.
They are depths Of fantastic horror
and torture, with a helpless people
under the heel of a foe as devoid of
mercy as it is devoid of reason. It is
horror and torture that goes be-
yond anything to which even the
free-thinking German people who
opposed the emergence OF the Nazi
monster were subjected. 1t goes be-
yond anything to which Belgium
was subjected in 1914
For the present, it seems, there is
nothing to be done about it. But
amidst the new excitements Of war
Poland is not to be dismissed with a
sigh or forgotten because a brutal
torturer has gagged the victim on
the rack.
Evening star., 1939-12-08

lief that they were not touched by
the law. Others, Of course, did not
register because they were engaged
in espionage or other undercover
work. Most Of those who have moth
ing to hide have registered volun-
tarily. The others should be COM
PEELED to comply with the registra-
ton law or suffer the consequences.
Violators OF the espionage and pass
port laws, especially, should be dealt
with severely In these days OF in
creased spy operations. While there
is no need for hysteria, there is good
reason why the utmost vigilance
should be maintained by responsible
law enforcement agencies.
Evening star., 1939-12-08
Wushinqton's Parks

Misconceptions which have led to
unjustified criticism of the recent
survey of the Capitals parks system
by H. s. Wagner and Charles 8.
Sauers are to be regretted, especially
in view of the dangers of arousing
false arguments in a controversial
matter, the outcome of which Is so
vital to the future of the city as a
national focal point.
Because the report pointed out
that purchases of land for park pur-
poses were going ahead faster than
money could be obtained from Con-
gress for their development, the
erroneous conclusion was reached in
some quarters that the report op-
posed continued purchases under the
Capper- -Cramton Act and the impress
sion has gained sufficient ground to
draw an answer from Secretary Ickes,
who sponsored the Wagner -Sauers
survey.
Over a period of several years the
Capper- -Cramton Act has made pos
sible steady advancement Of the
park system at savings which can
only be reckoned in the years to come.
The Wagner-Sauers report made no
criticism of this plan. It did point out
that adequate provision had not been
made for the development and
maintenance Of this land with the
result that funds are available for
maintenance Of only portion OF it
and these funds themselves are in
adequate.
Since the adoption Of the Capper-
Cramton plan, the ratio of the Fed
eral-District distribution of expendi-
lures has been changed materially.
1t is this point which furnishes one
basis for controversy in preparing a
well-rounded program for the proper
maintenance of the parks. Some
method must be devised for a more
equitable division of costs than now
exists.
Evening star., 1939-12-08
The Christmas Heart

The Yuletide season In Washing
ton always has been a community
affair. Citizens who could afford to
share their blessings with their less
fortunate neighbors invariably have
been generous in their participation
in Christmas fellowship and sympa-
thy. The 1889 campaign has started,
and there are many reasons to be-
lieve that it will achieve a most dis
tinctively notable success. It has
been planned with exceptional care.
Especially, it is designed to reach
those families whose need is great
est Money contributed will be car
ried directly to the beneflciaries by
representatives of the various social
agencies who are acquainted with
their circumstances and their merit.
Nothing will be deducted for admin
istrative expense of any kind, and
the Council of Social Agencies will
avoid duplication. Every dollar sent
to the Christmas Heart Fund will do
a dollars worth of human service in
the full meaning of that phrase.
Perhaps never before has the OBJ
jective been so clearly visioned. What
Is wanted is commemoration Of the
birth of the Infant Saviour from
which no resident of the Nations
Capital is shut out Of course, 1t is
impossible to solve all the problems
of poverty, distress of body and OF
soul beyond the power of even the
most altruistic society to cure. But
suffering can be relieved, courage
and hope can be restored, for few
hours at least; and it is toward that
end that the constructive forces of
the city are devoted. The price is
not too much to pay. Few, indeed,
are those who cannot help in one
way or another. The Star is glad to
lends its facilities to the work In
complete confidence that it is priv
ilege to cooperate.
It Is the honorable pleasure of
giving, not merely the obligation,
that should be stressed. The whole
purpose of Christmas is defeated
unless every individual, to the limit
OF his means, participates in the
privilege of the season. 1t is in fur
therance of this ideal that each
reader Is invited to aid.
Evening star., 1939-12-08
Foreign Agents

Evidence collected by G-men in
the course Of quiet but intensive
investigation of activities of foreign
agents is almost ready for presenta-
ton to District grand jury, accord
ing to Attorney General Murphy. He
predicts that there will be number
of indictments on various Federal
charges. Later, special grand jury
will be called to devote it's attention
exclusively to suspected law viola
tions by persons allegedly connected
with alien individuals, organizations
or governments.
The Department OF Justice is show
Ing commendable wisdom in the
handling of these difficult cases. De-
liberately avoiding any semblance
OF "spy hysteria" and carefully re-
specting civil liberties of persons
being questioned, the Federal Bu-
reau of Investigation has proceeded
discreetly but relentlessly to check
on a multitude of complaints and
tips" which have flooded J. Edgar
Hoover's Office since the outbreak of
the war In Europe. Attorney General
Murphy and Director Hoover repeat
edly have made it clear that there
will be no witch hunt" no persecu-
tion Of non-violators because of race
or creed. At the same time both have
made 1t equally plain that the new
law requiring registration of agents
of foreign principals" as well as the
older espionage, passport and other
applicable acts will be enforced most
rigidly.
The law governing registration OF
foreign agents is so broad that it
covers even American lawyers, pub
1icity firms and business concerns
representing foreign interests of every
kind. Many representatives of "for-
eign principals" are said to have neg
lected to register because Oft their be-
Evening star., 1939-12-08

Now that the leaves are OIL the trees
out our way, 1t is easy to see the big
squirrel nests, usually placed at the very
tiptop.
More sure In the. tree than any bird.
no wonder the squirrel even initiates 1t
to the extent of building a nest.
Three living families make nests.
These are birds, squirrels and fish, in
that order.
These are true nests, not make-believe
ones Certain species Of small tropical
fishes construct their nests Of bubbles.
Bubbles, Of course, are not usual nest
making material, but once hung together,
they make a rather nice depository. A
North American cold-water fish makes
a nest of slender leaves and other vege-
table material, with neat entrance hole.
Did the squirrels learn to make nests
after watching the birds?
Or was 1t inevitable that any living
thing which made tree its home, would
take to the nest?
II the number of squirrel nests In
suburban areas is any indication. there
will be more Of these interesting rodents
around this winter than in many year.
The nests are used also as winter
homes. SQUIRRELS may be seen now run
ming up and down trees, bearing nuts
and leaves.
The food is stored in the nest, evident-
ly for use In the cold.
The leaves, we believe. are used by
these sagacious creatures to make the
affair little warmer.
The astonishing lengths the rodents
60 in caring for the nest at this time Of
year is seen in an account Of squirrel
out Thirteenth street.
A gardener was doing a little trowel
work in his yard. Happening to place
the instrument on the ground, he was
astonished to see squirrel run up to 1t,
seize 1t in its mouth and make for, q
tree with It,
Recovering from his astonishment, the
worker ran after the rodent.
AS the beastie went through the fence,
the trowel was bushed out of its mouth.
The gardener then made pass at 1t,
getting hold of the instrument by the
blade.
The squirrel, turning. seized the
wooden handle.
A tug-of-war ensued.
It is needless to say who won, but
the gardener ever since has insisted that
the squirrel wanted the trowel to make
some repairs In its nest.
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Peoples Of all nations and ages have
admired the sagacity of the squirrel.
1t is no wonder that Oliver Gold
smith, in his Natural History" report
ed the wonderful tale of the way squir-
rels were reputed to cross river.
On coming to stream, according to
Goldsmith, the rodent stripped a neat
piece of bark from a tree, placed it in
the water. and mounted thereon, as on
boat.
Evening star., 1939-12-08
Place in the Sun

For years the most popular sports
of the local peasantry Of Montafon,
an obscure district in the Austrian
Tyrol, have been quarrels and law
suits. No excuse Is too trivial for
these experts. The yokel who misses
a COW or pig would never think Of
looking around for it; he finds it
much more fun to get out warrant
for the arrest of whatever neighbor
is in deepest disfavor at the moment
and tell his story in the court at
nearby Bregenz, where he has to ap-
pear anyhow as defendant in an
other suit for the crime of allowing
the rain to wash topsoil from his
farm over to the next one. The citi-
zens of this remote corner Of Europe
behave on a small scale Just like
their governments, and nobody knew
why until quite recently.
Vienna doctors now say that 1t Is
because there are no sunshine vita
minis in their drab lives, as Monta-
fonians dwell In a deep, dark valley
in semi-gloom under a perpetual
crouch. Give the poor devils a place
in the sun, they say, and all will be
well. AS even Hitler cannot do that
for them, the medicos propose that
they be fed sunshine vitamins, to
thaw out the frozen souls Of the VIC
tins and turn Montafon into little
blue heaven. Several snags are lurk-
ing to trip up the scheme.
One shrewd individual could throw
his vitamin ration under the dinner
table when no one was looking, and
would soon become absolute dictator
of region inhabited only by push
overs too polite to protect them
selves in the clinches. The plan
would also throw all the attorneys
on relief, and they are already quak-
ing at the notion that a vitamin
day may keep the lawyer away.