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Evening star., 1939-04-25
Mogruder Death
Probe Is Closed

Police said today that no further
investigation is planned in the sui
eide of Arthur H. Magruder, 80, of
Bethesda, who plunged to his death
from Taft Bridge Sunday.
It was revealed yesterday that Mr..
Magruder and Miss Elizabeth Wal
lace Brown. 1907 Delafield place
NV. had taken out a license to
marry in Gettysburg, Pa, Thurs
day.
Mes. Bailey Brown, the girls
mother, said the marriage was called
off suddenly. Mr.. Magruder's rela-
tives said they knew nothing of the
marriage license, but said they
understood Mr.. Magruder and Miss
Brown had been engaged for sew
eral years.
Funeral services for Mr.. Magruder
were scheduled at 3 pm. today at
Humphreys funeral home in Be-
thesda, with burial in Rockville
Union Cemetery.
Evening star., 1939-04-25

Samuel J. Gompers, son of Samuel
Gompers, famous labor leader, yes
terday entered upon his SD year
of service for the Government,
at the age OF 10, while under a
presidential extension" in the
classified service. carrying him in
active duty beyond the stipulated
retirement figure, three score and
ten In his 81 years as chief clerk
of the Labor Department he has
administered the oath of Office from
10000 to 10000 times.
At his desk Mr.. Gompers looked
back over his long experience with
the Government-perhaps one of
the longest periods of any Federal
'worker-and recalled that one of
the most unusual things he ever did
was to administer the Federal oath
of Office "at least eight times" to
William Howard Taft, after the
former President had left the White
House.
This strange multiplicity of oath
administration took place during the
World War. when the former Chief
Executive of the country took over
his duties as one of the two joint
chairmen of the National War Labor
Board.
When Mr.. Taft was sworn into
this new Office, it was explained by
Mr.. Gompers, he was placed on
one appropriation already available,
until the new appropriation for the
Evening star., 1939-04-25
Brown Issues RuIinq
On Pay Scales in Field

Positions in the field which were
brought under civil service by ex-
ecutive order February l, will be
subject to the Classification Act
pay scales only If similar positions
in the departmental service have
been classified, Controller General
Fred H. Brown has advised the In
ternational Boundary Commission
on the United States and Mexico.
The decision, made public yester-
day, followed a request from the
commission as to the status of a
group of positions in the field for
which the compensation is on a
per diem or per hour basis now
that they are under civil service.
The Controller General pointed
out that the mere fact that posi-
tions came under civil service did
not serve to change the pay rates.
Evening star., 1939-04-25
BY BLAIR BOLLES,
(Second OF 4 Series,)

In the economic battle being Wig
orously waged by the United States
against Germany, the bilateral trade
between the countries-which in
1898 for us meant exports Of t107,-
49l 900 and imports Of $64,537 900
Is really secondary issue. A prin-
ciple is at stake-commercial au-
thoritarianism versus commercial
liberalism.
The countervailing tariffs imposed
few days ago by the Treasury
against German goods signal the
opening Of the great struggle for the
triumph Of free trade over the Ger
man system Of controlled interna-
tlonal commerce. The struggle has
been brewing for years. Both bar
ter and free trade cannot flourish
In the same world. We want free
trade in principle. Germany insists
on barter.
Explanation Given.
Walther Funk, the agile economist
who heads the German Reichsbank,
recently supplied an explanation of
the forces which brought forth the
extraordinary tariffs and which give
cosmic importance to the battle in
which the tariffs are a weapon.
The world, said DR.. Funk, "either
must surrender to the gold
power of the United States or ac-
cept the methods of the young, ag-
gressive nations"
The new method" simply Is bar
ter, with it's attendant decorations
OF Aski-marks, import quotas and
subsidies. Germany is first at this
sort of business. She resorts to it
because she is slim in the sort of
wealth which makes foreign ex-
change plentiful She buys that she
may sell. but she has to buy many
goods; so she has rigged an elab-
crate system of forcing sales. Any
country completely within her orbit
Of influence offers another chance
for further sales. There is one ex-
planation for Hitler's reach beyond
his own boundaries.
The United States is foremost In
the principle of free and untram-
meled commerce. For five years,
Evening star., 1939-04-25
House Committee
Split on Tax Revision
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Members of the House Ways and
Means Committee, where revenue
legislation originates, said today
they were divided over the advisa-
bility of tax revision at this congress
sional session.
One group, cycling presidential
statements that any changes must
result in no loss of revenue, has
taken the position there can be
little tax relief without reduction
The other group contends revision Is
necessary to stimulate business.
Legislation extending excise taxes
on such things as automobiles and
admissions will be held back until
the Ways and Means Committee
completes a study of social security
amendments
Evening star., 1939-04-25
Benefit Appeals Won

Seven out Of every ten workers
appealing from decisions concern
ing benefits during 1898 were sue
cessful In their claims, the Social
Security Board announced today
This was revealed in a survey of
State reports involving 1887 work.
ers. Employers filed only per cent
or 586 cases. the board found. OF
these out of every 10 were success
full
Evening star., 1939-04-25

found some one like yourselves, !"
Judy Wheelock explained, I'VE
wouldn't have rented at all. I mean
some one fairly young and with no
children. And some one who likes
dogs. I noticed that Spotty took
a fancy to you the moment you
came into the yard
Spotty was an adorable black
and-white English setter. When
the Prescotts had stopped their car
he had come out with tail wagging
and ears laid flat.
What a perfectly lovely dog!'
Kay had exclaimed impulsively, and
Bob had stopped to scratch the
silken ears.
The DAY after the Prescotts moved
into their new quarters Spotty PAID
them visit. They were having
breakfast and he came and stood
outside the screen door. Kay got
up and let him in and Bob held
out a piece of toast with some egg
on it.
After that Spotty was frequent
visitor. They found he could do
a lot Of tricks. He was well-man-
nered. He never climbed up on
beds and he never begged for food
while they were eating. Frequently
he went swimming with them. Once
he remained in the apartment all
night, sleeping on the rug between
the twin beds.
"It really is fortunate that we
like dogs" Kay remarked one day
"My goodness, wouldn't it be too
bad if some one rented this place
who didn't like them?'
II don't know" said Bob, thought
fully. I've funny feeling that
Mike Wheelock may think Spotty
is a little too friendly
"Whatever do you mean? Has
he said anything? Surely he can't
condemn us for being nice to his
dog"
Il don't imagine he does condemn
us, but. after all, Spotty is his dog.
He'd probably like to have him stay
home once in while"
Two days later Bob was on his
way down to the lake for an early
morning swim. AS he passed the
Wheelocks' kitchen window he
stopped to remove a pebble from
his slipper and before he could
straighten up he heard Mike
Wheelock's voice coming through
the open window.
1T burns me up the way those
people make up to Spotty. Good
gosh, you'd think he belonged to
them. I'm getting sick of it,"
"Oh, Mike, you can't blame them
After all, Spotty is friendly and
they're merely being NICE"
Mice, my foot! raised Spotty
from a pup, taught him everything
he knows. Now he's become at
tached to the Prescotts, who are
un-teaching him. I don't like 1t
Its . blow to a chaps vanity"
Evening star., 1939-04-25

slightly grayed
hair, he vividly
r e c alls days
when Washing
tons fire appa-
ratus was drawn
by horses. For
a consider a b | e
time he was an
assistant driver.
During his ca
reer W 18th the
Dis trict h e
fought a number
of five "a | a + m
blazes.
He joined the
Evening star., 1939-04-25
Police Boys Cabin
Plea Brings Quick
Response
Georgetown Citizens
Association Members
Give $500 at Meeting

: Within 10 minutes after the sug-
sgestion was made, the Georgetown
! Citizens Association last night was
!. 20 per cent on its way toward COL
lecting $500 to build q cabin at the
summer camp for the Metropolitan
{ Police Boys Club.
After talk by Admiral Spencer
S. Wood. retired, relating the prog
ress of the Georgetown Boys Club
and citing the needs of the organi-
sZation now, members contributed
500 to the fund for the cabin. In
Z his talk Admiral Wood had proposed
: that the association sponsor such a
collection in Georgetown.
: To complete the fund it was de-
scided to send letters to all members
.of the association and to solicit aid
from other organizations in the Sec
stion. The cabin would be one of
four which Police Supt. Maj Ernest
w. Brown has said were needed and
would be named for the contributors.
+ A resolution was approved advo-
eating the decentralization of new
Government buildings to relieve
straff1c conditions. j. B. Wyckoff
Fpresented the resolution, stating that
the concentration of large Govern
Fment buildings with their thousands
sof employees had created a traffic
problem, particularly to the George
stown area. He also presented sup
splemental resolution, which called
kfor the eventual construction of by
spasses to handle the traffic passing
Through Georgetown, maintaining
sthe section as residential neigh
sborhood. The resolution also was
sadopted.
, Opposition was voted to the Dis
strict supply bill reducing the maxi
tmum relief appropriation to needy
families from $50 a month to $48.
"A meeting to discuss the subject,
sponsored by the Monday Evening
Club, will be attended by delegate.
The fair trade BILL" to set price
bases for nationally sold commodi-
ties, was opposed on the motion of
Frederick M. Bradley.
The group voted to reiterate its
stand for national representation
and against local suffrage. The mo-
tion was recommended by the Exec
utive Committee in reporting on the
Summers resolution to give the Dis
trict representation in Congress.
A bill introduced imposing a s.
cent tax per gallon on fuel oil in
Washington was resisted in another
recommendation of the Executive
Committee and approved by the
association.
Decision to join the proposed
Georgetown Community Council"
was postponed until the next
meeting.
Evening star., 1939-04-25

When Bob re-
turned from his
swim he told Kay
what he'd heard
why, the idea
You'd think we
were trying te
steal their dog!'
Bob thought.
fully lighted a Gig
arctic. Il don't
blame Mike. He
worships the dog
1t isn't very fiat
tering or very
grateful of Spotty
to seem to prefer
ur com p a n y
Honey, If we're
smart we won't be
SO welcoming tt
Spotty the next
time he comes
over"
So when next
Spotty appeared
outside the screer
door neither Kay
nor Bob seemed
Evening star., 1939-04-25

ment in 1906 and was assigned to
No. 10 Engine Company. He left the
department in 1919 and two years
later joined the Walter Reed Hos
pital Fire Department. For while
he worked with No. l Truck Com
pany and acted as relief man for
the District.
Born on a farm in Loudoun Coun-
ty, Va, he came to Washington to
live in 1898. He makes his home at
643 Park road NV.
Evening star., 1939-04-25
h. A. 0rrison, Veteran
Fireman, 10 Retire

Henry a. OrriSon, who has been
fireman for the District and WAL
ter Reed Hospital, will retire next
week after 80 years of service.
Young looking and with only
Evening star., 1939-04-25
SPOTTY
By Karl Groyson

Rents were high
at Lake Mckenzie
and Bob and Kay
Prescott, who had
come there for
their vacation and
would have been
disappointed had
they not been able
to remain, counted
themselves lucky
to find the cute
garage apartment
that was owned
by the Wheelocks.
The Wheelocks
were about the
same age as the
Prescotts. They
lived in a cottage
on the lake front
and had built a
suite of rooms and
bath onto their
gar age. They
weren't too partic-
ular about rent
ing.
IF we hadn't
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

perty Of the city who wins the
first five tournaments, was won
by Coolidge this year for the first
time and is now in our possession
for the current year. The golfers
expect to exhibit the same in the
Chamber windows for the next 80
days.
j. G. Jayne then reported that
the soft ball tournament would
soon get underway and asked the
Chamber of Commerce to give this
sport their moral support. Earl
Hicks, chairman of the entertain
men committee then reported that
the Chamber of Commerce would
denote $500 as a sinking fund for
the light and playground equip
ment adjacent to the San Carlos
Hotel He estimated that fixing
Metal box for those to offer con-
tributions while using the above
apparatus that with the $500 dol
lar sinking fund that the project
would then pay it's own way. He
also reported that High School
Board would authorize the use Of
the Ball grounds for the summer II
some one would be responsible for
the payment of the light bulb re-
placement and that the light bills
be paid monthly while the light
for the same are on a separate
meter. He also reported that no
cars would be allowed on the high
school grounds this summer that
fans would have to park on streets
adjacent to the high school ground
during ball games.
Karl Payne then suggested that
a more reliable method be studied
relative to the disposal Of garbage
for the city Of Coolidge. The
special committee consisting of c.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11
Chamber of Com
merce Transact
Following Business

Minutes of the Chamber of Com
merce meeting Of May 9, 1889.
Meeting called to order by w. c.
Ketchersid, president, at S:35 p. m.
The minutes OF the previous
meeting, and the minutes of the
last Board of Directors were ap-
proved.
The special Committee consist
ing of MIR. H. r. Moag, Jas. Luthy
and Ray Lindemann reported that
they had met with the Board of
Supervisors in Florence and had
secured a promise for a budget to
be set up for the maintance of a
night watchman in Coolidge for the
ensuing year.
President Ketchersid then asked
the above committee to keep on
the Job until the matter of the
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

night watchman was taken care OF
for the incoming year.
Mr.. A. D. Tyler, chairman Of the
Finance Committee, reported that
at the present time that the
Chamber had a pledge membership
of SO members and So were paid
up to date
Legislative committee no report.
]. ]. Jones, chairman of the
highway committee, reported that
the State Highway department e6-
pected to advertise for bids for
the paving of the PhOenix-Tucson
Highway through Coolidge some
time this week. He also reported
that the contract for the big neon
sign TO be erected on the Harvey
Service station at Picacho Junction
had been let and construction OF
the same would begin at once
He also reported that the Cham
Der of Commerce expected to erect
a sign at the Florence Junction
and another just south of Flor
ence in the near future. Attention
also was called to the fact that
signing of the roads adjacent to
Coolidge should be better marked
especially at La Palma.
J. c. Jayne, member of the Civic
and city planning committee then
, took up the proposition of as
certaining the cos: of a fire pro
lection district and suggested that
the Commerce secure some one 10
go over the county records to get
the assessed valuation to be bought
before the Coolidge citizens in
order to form a fire fighting dis
trict c. c. Hamilton, ]. c. Jayne,
and D. D. Paul were appointed by
President Ketchersid to secure this
data with the expense to be born
by the Chamber. c. c. Hamilton
then reported that he expected to
follow the matter of city light
! for the streets some time during
the latter part of the week.
/ Mr.. Maurice Zahalsky, membel
of the entertainment committee
reported that the Valley Gol
trophey furnished by mining co
mpany and which becomes the pro
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

Motion was then made and sec
onded that a vote Of thanks and
appreciation be extended to Mr..
Ketchersid for his works and eff
forts in getting the Chamber of
Commerce organized and function
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

DR. G. H. Walker delivered an
s pound baby girl TO Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Ashley last Monday after
noon Mother and baby are getting
along ricely.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

ing.
The Gambler then authorized
the Advertising Committee to pro.
ceed in securing the publicity pham-
let for the City of Coolidge.
Meeting adjourned at Is p. N.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

Mrs. ]. E. Falkner, who is visit
ing her sister Mrs. O. H. Albers,
will return to her home in Dallas,
Texas, Friday Mrs. Albers and
sister visited Mr. o. H. Albers at
the Veterans hospital at Tucson,
last Tuesday.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

We wish to correct an error re-
iating to Mr.. Hills father who has
been very ill., but is recovering at
his home in Oklahoma, instead of
New Mexico.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

Newspaper publisher from all
parts Of California held their quar-
terly meeting on Treasure Island.
previewed the 1899 C lifornia
Worlds Fair, and attended a ban
uuet In the Administration build
ing.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

C. Hamilton, H. R. Moag, J. c.
Jayne, and D. D. Paul were ap-
pointed to make this study.
W. c. Ketcnersid, president, then
stated that he was being called to
Prescott the latter part of this
week to take over the management
Of the Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber
Company, and was there for hand
ing his resignation because Of the
contemplated move and expressed
his appreciation to the Board of
Directors for their cooperation as
we'll as the members of the Cham
Der. Motion was made and second
ed that this resignation be accept
ed.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

Anatomy of the heart and func-
tions of heart valves will be dem
onstrated in an unforgettable ex-
hibit at the 1899 California Worlds
Fair, by use of a huge model.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

l.. C. Whitten was taken to the
Good Samaritan hospital in Phoe-
nix last Sunday afternoon and
operated on by DR.. G. H. Walker
for appendicitis.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

Exclusive Elgir. Hamilton,
Bulova, and West t'ield dealer.
Shelter in Mauk Theatre building,
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

Mr.. annd Mrs. ]. ]. Jones spent
last Sunday in Phoenix visiting
their daughter Martha who is in
training for nurse.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

Some of our subscribers have
responded to the calls made by the
Examiner, for cooperation, by pay
ing for their paper, and We thank
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

of the fire. supplies Tor eltner
Cradle Roll or Exten sion Depart
ments should send in applications
before Southern Bap ist Conven-
ton. The offers will BE- withdraw
after that date.
Supplies for Coolidge
Pastor c. F. Frazier and wife are
In Pama. Texas n revival meet
ing and from there they will go
to attend Southern Baptist Con-
vention at Oklahoma City. May
16, 81. While they are away the
supplies will be as follows:
Sunday May 14th Both hours
Mr.. Neil Record, Phoenix.
Sunday May 81 Both hours-Mr'
Hardy Stevens.
For graduation. A atch for that
girl from s14.95. Shelter the
Jeweler.
Mrs. 6. R. Carr from Pittsburg
and Mr.. and Mrs. Soto and daugh-
ter from Los Angeles are visiting
at the home of H. T. Appel In Coo
ndge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo Slack and
baby daughter drove to Superior
Sunday to visit Mrs Slack's par
ents.
A picnic was enjoyed Sunday at
Diversion Dam, by Miss Eva Harris
Miss Ruth Miller, Miss E. Bran
don and Mrs. Jennie Grady.
We invite you to call at the Ex'
aminer office to pay us for this
paper if you are one of those not
paid up.
Miss Eugene Brandon, Miss
Abb'e Dee White, Mrs. Paul
Loucks and Mrs. c. J. Preece, at
tended the announcement tea OF
Miss Ethel REMOVER of Superior
given in Florence Saturday by Mrs
Bartlett, the bride-tobe sister.
Miss Myrtle Yohn, nurse at the
grammar school, left Friday noon
for her home in Pennsylvania to
be with her sister who is very Ill
A substitute nurse is taking her
place for the rest o. this school
term.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

Lockets, crosses, bracelets. rings.
Quality jewelry for less at Shelters
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

Many beautiful buildings, such as
the Mission Trails replica of an
early day mission, are ready for
occupancy at the 1899 California
Worlds Fair site on Treasure Is
land.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

Mrs. Y. c. White, who has been
i'll. is reported recovering nicely
from an attack of apDendic tus.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

A watch for your boy FOR
graduation from 1885. Shelter the
Jeweler.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

Twelve chefs will preside over
the pit of the Oakland barbecue,
one of scores of unique places to
dine at the 1899 California Worlds
Fair.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

The Roaster school held at the
Mauk theatre May 4th, as adver-
tised by The Arizona Edison Co.
proved interesting and instructive
Prizes were given to each adult
attending the school, some special
prizes were given, Mrs. ID. ).
Davis won a dinner and Mrs.
Karan a five pound roast.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

Port of the Trade Winds is the
name Of the big harbor at Treasure
Island where trans-Pacific planes
will land throughout the Golden
Gate International Exposition in
1899.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

new formulas and six of our competitors gaso-
lines. We found among our formulas new miracle
fuel and are willing to guarantee that it the best
all-purpose gasoline ever developed in the West;
best on the highway; best for city driving.
Come into my station when your tank is nearly
empty-6ll up with Hi-Octane and promise you
performance you have never experienced"
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

| WRITE Crop Hail insurance. B
G.. Lettering.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

We invite you to call at the Elk
aminer office to pay us for this
paper il you are one of those not
paid up.
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

I've been in this gasoline business long time and
I've heard hundreds of advertising statements, but
never has any company been willing to back up
its claims with double your money back offer.
Here's b0tV We're able to do it:
I'VE spent millions on new features in our re6n-
cries We had qualified engineers test ten of our
The Coolidge examiner., 1939-05-11

A picnic was enjoyed Sunday at
Diversion Dam, by Miss Eva Harris
Miss Ruth Miller. Miss E. Bran
don and Mrs. Jennie Grady.
Evening star., 1939-05-07

ASK your dealer to show you those words
on beef whatever the cut YOU buy.
Rosy onions to mix ,rith the ,rhite!
Boil 3 or beets and drain off 2s cup of liquid:
add to it tbsps. sugar. "a tsp. salt, ? tbsps.
vinegar and heat. Pour hot liquid over onion
rings and let stand over low flame for 10
minutes before serving.
As for the steak: Preheat broiler very hot.
Season steak and place on rack inches from
fame. Average cooking time for 2-inch
steak is about Is to 20 minutes on each side
Spread with butter and serve sizzling hot.
Evening star., 1939-05-07

Steaks like this. thick and juicy and tender,
make husband knou he married the right
wife! Happily. there's no trick at all to Sc
lecting them . nowadays any body who
can read can choose wonderful steak.
All YOU do is look for the words SWiffs
Premium right on the meat.
Beef identified this way is chosen by Swift
experts at Americas Meat Headquarters.
From the vast quantity they see each day.
only small percentage-onl> beef you'll
be genuinely proud to serve-is marked
.Sulf's Premium.