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Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Sept. Ia. UP)
The European war is going to be
the death of swing music according
to Isham Jones.
Swing music the conductor
tunesmith said today, lis on the
wane and the European war will
hasten its end"
Jones has been directing some of
the hottest bands in the land for
the last 20 years and he's been
swinging it with the best.
I'm preparing he said, Ito
work out a new orchestral setup
before my band reopens in New
York. adding several violins in an
ticipation of the predicted trend
away from swing.
The reaction already is begin
ming to set in, and think the COM
ing OF war is going tt hasten the
return of the ballad of sweeter
music. of more harmony and less
rhythm.
"A world shocked by the daily
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14

Pre-marital physical examina-
tions, mandatory after Sept. 10,
failed to create a furry in the
Imperial Valley matrimonial mar
ket.
While marriage license bureaus
In other parts of California were
swamped by couples rushing to
beat the deadline before the new
law goes into effect, no one applied
for license at the Imperial coun-
ty bureau during the last week
County Clerk w. j. McClelland
said.
The marriage license business
never is brisk in this county due
to Its proximity to Yuma where
the three-day "gin marriage law"
does not apply. Two marriage Ii
censes we're issued from McClel-
lands office in August and two
thus far this month.
After Sept. 10 marriage licenses
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
Labor Union Agents Sue
School Board for Scale

A dispute over the prevailing
wage scale formed the basis of a
suit filed Thursday against trustees
of the Imperial school district.
Walter l. Welden, secretary of
the Imperial Valley Building and
Construction Trades council. and
C T. Hansen, Imperial workman,
asked the court to order the board
to comply with provisions of the
labor by adopting the prevailing
wage scale for workmen remodel
ing The former juvenile detention
home for use as a school house.
They asked that the board be
restrained from awarding any con-
tract for the work and requested
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14

restraining order preventing i'll
legal expenditure of public funds
until code provisions were followed.
Welden said the. board advertised
for bids, listing a wage scale that
in vast majority of cases was
below the prevailing wage scale for
this area. He protested, he alleged.
in letter and in person.
The board rejected all bids pre-
sented Aug. % and. he said. at that
time indicated the prevailing scale
would be followed in the next call
for bids. He alleged this was not
done.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
6. 6. NewfieId
Dies on Coast

G. Newfield. resident of Ell Gen.
tro for many years, died in Long
Beach Sept. T. friends in El Centro
were informed Thursday.
A heart ailment was said to have
been the cause of death. He was
ailing for several months before
his death. Funeral services were
held in Reedley Sept. g.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
FARM DEFT BOARD
MEMBER APPOINTED

SACRAMENTO, Col, Sept. IA
CUP)-Gov Culbert Olson today
announced the appointments cf
Lyman Lantz of San Jose to the
State Farm Department adjustment
commission, succeeding r. v. Gar
rod of Saratoga.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
DIVORCE RANTED

A final divorce decree was grnat-
ed in superior court wednesday TO
Leila M. Hushman in her suit
against James H. Hushman. the
decree was granted on the grounds
of extreme cruelty and wilful neg
lect.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-09-14
Pre.MaritaI Physical Exam Law Has
Scant Effect on Couples in County

will not be issued unless both ap-
plicants file a certificate showing
freedom from venereal disease.
Evening star., 1939-10-03
Thomas J. Daily Dies
After Short Illness

Thomas j. DAILY, Al, economist
and newspaperman, died last night
in Mount Alto Hospital after a
short illness.
Born in Washington, Mr.. DAILY was
graduated from st. Johns College,
and later attended Old Point Com
fort College, Randolph-Macon Col
lege and Georgetown University
Law School.
During the World War he served
in the Submarine Chaser Division
as a signalman first class aboard
the U. S. S. Michigan.
Widely travelled, Mr.. DAILY had
worked at one time on the Wash
ingten Herald, the New Britain
oConn0 Herald, in the Washington
Bureau of Central News of Amer
lea. the New York City News Bu-
reau, the Chicago Daily News and
the San Francisco Chronicle.
At the time of his death he was
employed as research worker with
the General Economic Council here.
Mr.. DAILY is survived by two BROTH
ers, Francis E. DAILY of Bellefont,
Pa, and John J. DAILY, on the edi-
torial staff of The Star. and a sister,
Mrs. Paul c. Croarkin, with whom
he made his home.
Funeral arrangements have not
been completed.
Evening star., 1939-10-03
City News in Brief
Today.

Tea. Newspaper Womens Club
Raleigh Hotel, 5 pm.
Meeting. District of Columbia OPP
tometric Society, Ambassador Hotel.
6 pm.
Buffet supper, Women's National
Press Club. Willard Hotel, $50 pm.
Dinner, Alpha Phi Pi, Lafayette
Hotel, 7 pm.
Meeting District of Columbia
Chapter, Catholic Daughters of
America, Willard Hotel. 7:30 pm.
Meeting, Power Engineers, Raleigh
Hotel, 7:30 pm.
Meeting. Board of Directors, Ci-
vitan Club, 4so1 Sixteenth street
NV, 8 pm.
Meeting Dental Hygienists, Will
lard Hotel, 8 pm.
Bridge party, Federal Bridge
League, Wardman Park Hotel, 8
pm.
Meeting, Polish Club, Wardman
Park Hotel, 8 pm.
Meeting, Massachusetts, State So
ciety, Wardman Park Hotel, 8 pm.
Meeting. Associates Club, Lafay-
cite Hotel, 8 pm.
Meeting, Syrian Washington Club,
Willard Hotel, $3.50 pm.
Meeting, Civil Aeronautics Au-
thority, Raleigh Hotel, all day.
Tomorrow.
Luncheon, Monarch Club, Willard
Hotel, 1915 pm.
Luncheon, Rotary Club, Willard
Hotel, 1890 pm.
Luncheon, Gyro Club, Willard Ho-
tel, 1890 pm.
Luncheon, Business Advisory
Council, Mayflower Hotel, 1890
pm.
Luncheon, Lions Club, Mayhower
Hotel, 1890 pm.
Luncheon. Advertising Club, Raj
eigh Hotel, 1890 pm.
Luncheon, Soroptimist Club, Will
lard Hotel, pm.
Meeting, District of Columbia Op-
tometric Society, Ambassador Hotel,
6 pm.
Dinner, Business Advisory Coun-
Gil, Mayflower Hotel, 7:3O pm.
Meeting, Washington Philatelic
Society, Mayflower Hotel, 8 pm.
Meeting, District of Columbia Re-
gents, Daughters of the American
Revolution, Willard Hotel, 8 pm.
Meeting, Alpha Beta Phi Fra
ternity, Raleigh Hotel, 8 pm.
Meeting, Civil Aeronautics Au.
thority, Raleigh Hotel, all day.
Evening star., 1939-10-03
Police Hunt Wild
Elephants That
Weren't There

Last night was the first time Mont
gomery County, Md, police ever
hunted wild elephants in the environs
Of Chevy Chase.
At the urgent insistence of l2-year-
old William lyman, a student at
Leland Junior High School, Officers
Frank Soper and Wilson Payne
searched the neighborhood of his
home, 6212 Brennon lane, for the
monsters he was sure he had heard
right next door, maybe in the base
ment."
Neither Soper nor Payne had ever
hunted any wild animal larger than
a rabbit, but they were unable to
find any tracks that looked like
elephant tracks and the basement
of the house next door appeared to
be intact.
II heard one trumpeting," William
insisted, "just like they do in the
Zoo and over the radio"
"Shhhhh," whispered Soper, cup
ping his hand to his ear, Il believe
I hear him, too. He's right around
the corner. Now you 60 to bed,
William, and get some sleep. Well
catch him." He and Payne got back
in their scout car and sped around
the corner out of sight. No elephant
was listed on the animals found "
report this morning.
Evening star., 1939-10-03
Food Short, Prices Soar
As SIovaks Aid Reich
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
BRAT1SLAVIA, Slovakia, Oct. 8
Mobilization of this little country s
resources to flll the needs of Ger
many, her military protector, has
resulted in high prices and threat
ened food shortages.
A scarcity of many necessities is
evident. Lard, meat, coffee and
chocolate either are unavailable, or
too costly for the average buyer
Issuance of ration cards is expected
soon.
Bratislavia has taken on the ap-
pearance Of a German town with
the presence of many uniformed
Nazi officers. They may be seen in
government buildings and the prin-
cipal hotel has become headquarters
for German commercial represent
atives.
Defenders of the German CO.
operation policy declare present con-
ditions are preferable to the fate OF
CZecho-Slovakia or Poland.
"At all costs, we must remain on
good terms with our overwhelmingly
powerful German neighbor," said
one spokesman for this group.
Evening star., 1939-10-03
Mrs. Kate Briscoe Dies;
Native Of Capital

Mrs. Kate Mcpherson Briscoe, 80,
widow Of Judge John Parran Briscoe
of the Maryland Court of Appeals,
died this morning at the home of
her brother. DR.. w. Sinclair Bowen,
1925 Cathedral avenue NV.
Born in Georgetown, D. c., Mrs
Briscoe was the daughter of the late
Philander Adams and Rachel Nor
ton Bowen. For many years her
family owned Woodley, what is now
the Stimson estate on Cathedral
avenue, later moving to Prince Fred
erick County, Md.
Mrs. Briscoe is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. William Satterlee
Pye, wife of Admiral Pye. U. S. NJ,
of Coronado, Calf, and Mrs Forney
M. Knox of Washington; two sons,
William Norwood Briscoe and Phi
lander Bowen Briscoe, both of Balti-
more: another brother, Dr. H. M.
Bowen of Aquasco, Md: two sisters,
Mrs. J. Franklin Parran of Prince
Georges County, Md, and Mrs
George Peterson of this city; seven
grandchildren and two greatgrand-
children.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday at IL noon at st. Paul S
Episcopal Church, Prince Frederick,
Md
Evening star., 1939-10-03
Rites for Mrs. Howard
Will Be Held Here
On Thursday
Services to Be at Home
With Burial at
Ny Lody's Manor, Nd.

Funeral services will be held here
Thursday for Mrs. Beale Richardson
Howard, daughter of one of ..he off,
GERS of the original Evening Star
Newspaper Co. and widow of q
former vice president of The Star,
who died yesterday in Lenox, Mass.
The services will be at II am. at
Mrs. Howard's residence, 2829 Wood
land drive NV. Burial will be at
st. James Episcopal Church, My
Lady's Manor, Baltimore County,
Md.
Mrs. Howard, a lifelong resident
of the District and prominently
identified with social and civic ac-
tivities here, died at Lenox hotel,
where she had stopped overnight
en- route to her home from a sum-
mer visit in New England.
Body to Arrive Today.
The body was to arrive today,
accompanied by a daughter, Mrs.
John T. Remey of New York, and
a sister. Miss Mary Barclay Adams
of this city.
In addition to those members of
her family. Mrs. Howard leaves an
other daughter, Mrs. Harry K.
Hickey; son, George Adams How
ard, and three grandchildren, the
Misses Mary Adams Manning,
Jeanne Page Howard and Grace
Howard. all Of Washington.
Mrs. Howard was formerly Miss
Grace Barclay Adams. the daughter
of the late George w. Adams and
Jane Barclay. Her father was one
of the most distinguished newspaper
correspondents of his day. He was
a member Of the original Evening
Star Newspaper Co., which pur-
chased the paper in 1867 from
Douglas Wallach. Mr.. Adams served
both as president and treasurer of
the company in the early days of its
existence. His wife was a lineal de-
scendant of the noted Adams family
of Quincy. Mass.
Interested in Welfare.
Mrs. HoWard's husband, Beale r.
Howard, became a stockholder and
director of The Evening Star News
paper Co. in 1899 and served as Sec
retary from that time until 1927,
when he was elected vice president.
Mrs. Howard had taken an in
terest in welfare pursuits, having
been unostentatiously identified with
both DlIhlic and nrivate charity
work.
She also furthered institutions of
art, music and literature and was a
contributor of several poems and
short stories. She was president of
the Roerich Society, a local literary
organization, and belonged to the
League of American Pen Women.
the Washington Club and the Chevy
Chase Club.
Evening star., 1939-10-03
Sun Life Bargaining
Election Ordered

The collective bargaining agent
for representative of the Sun Life
Insurance Co. of America here will
be decided by an election to be held
within Is days, the National Labor
Relations Board has ordered.
The American Federation of
Labor's Industrial and Ordinary
Insurance Agents Union, No. 2l354,
Industrial and Ordinary Insurance
Agents Council and the C. I. o.
United Office and Professional
Workers of America are the groups
seeking majority.
Agents, including collectors and
canvassers, will be eligible to vote,
while managers and Office employees
will be excluded.
Evening star., 1939-10-03
Communism Threats
Seen in Al Least 5
D. {. Organizations
Kenilworth Citizens
Hear Maize Proise
Dies Committee

Commencing the Dies Committee
OF the House for awakening the
public to hidden menaces," C. M.
Maize, president of the Kenilworth
Cltlzens Association, last night de-
clared that Communism is repre-
sented in "at least five subversiye
organizations in the District of
Columbia"
Although he did not name the
groups, Mr.. Maize warned members
OF his association to beware of
letting themselves be hoodwinked
into serving the hidden and nefarious
aims OF dubious organizations of
questionable origin
He said that the Kenilworth group
should disregard all correspondence
and pleas for cooperation except
those originating from we'll known
and recognized organizations. I'VE
can not be too careful in these
troublesome times" Mr.. Maize de-
clared In an unexpected address be-
fore the monthly meeting of the
association.
Mabel M. Hubbel, secretary of the
association, read a letter from Gen.
Albert L. Cox, commander of the
District National Guard, calling on
the cooperation of citizens groups
In increasing Guard enlistment to
the expanded quota recently au-
thorized by President Roosevelt.
A committee of three was ap-
pointed to assist in the enlistment
drive in the KenilWorth area.
The members heard read a letter
sent by the association to Mai.
Ernest w. Brown, police superin-
tendent, asking that Policeman AL
tus Moore, recently transferred
from the 11th precinct which serves
the Kenilworth area, be returned to
his former tour of duty in the in
terest of our community"
The letter referred to the "efici-
ency and tactful understanding" of
Policeman Moore and stated "our
children will be the greatest suffer-
ers" If he is not returned to his old
post.
The association unanimously
adopted a motion by Earl Dillon
that President Maize be authorized
to act with the Anacostia and Con-
gress Heights Citizens Associations
and public schools officials In an cf-
fort to secure the return of Police
man Moore.
Evening star., 1939-10-03
Sanitation Expert
Is Added Of Staff
Of Housing Authority
Dr.. George Albert Soper
Is Named ConsuItont of
Management Division

DR.. George Albert Soper, one Of
the country's best known experts in
the field of public sanitation, has
Joined the staff of the United States
Housing Authority in Washington
as consultant attached to the
management division.
He will actively supervise that
phase of housing management con-
cerned with collection and disposal
of waste in public housing projects
throughout the country. His long
experience in public sanitation, dat
ing back to the rehabilitation of
Galveston, Tex, after the disastrous
storm and tidal wave of 1900, also
will be utilized in establishing meth
ods of ground maintenance as a
joint enterprise of housing man
ayers and tenants.
DR.. Soper gained fame as the
discoverer of the typhoid carrier,
Typhoid Mary" while serving with
the New York City Health Depart
ment some years ago. AS expert
for the New York Academy of Medi-
cine he spent four successive sum-
mers in studying public sanitation
practices in more than 100 European
cities. The data he assembled in
authoritative reports on Waste
Disposal"
He is also one of the leading au-
thorities on subway air conditions,
and his recommendation on sub
way ventilation were written into
regulations by New York City that
are still effective today after sew
eral decades.
The problem of sanitation in con-
nection with hundreds of housing
projects planned by the Government
in connection with local munich
palities is regarded by Administrator
Nathan Straus as one of vital con-
Germ to the public Long familiar
with the work done by DR.. Soper,
he persuaded the expert to make
his services available to the Housing
Authority and through that agency
to local communities.
DR.. Soper is a native of New York
City, graduate of Rensselaer,
Polytechnic Institute and a Phi. D.
OF Columbia University.
Evening star., 1939-10-03
The War in Europe-Doy by Day
Observers Incline to Belief Hitler Is None Too Happy
Over Progress What With Ston Getting Share Of spos

Maginot Line with his army
Churchill called the turn on one
type of offensive which might ma
terialize when he remarked:
1T may be that great ordeals
may be coming to us in this island
from the air"
Nazidom has for weeks been talk
ing about its ''invincible weapon, I"
the air fleet, and warning that it
will be used in all its force If the
British pursue their naval blockade,
which, the Nazis say, is calculated to
starve women and children.
Another Offensive Weapon.
There is another offensive weapon
which the rIazis have been using
with considerable effect and have
threatened to employ more inten-
sively-the U-boats. The danger of
unrestricted submarine warfare,
such as Germany waged so devas-
tatingly during the World War,
has again arisen as the result of
Britain's arming merchant vessels.
Britain is banking much on gain
ing victory through the economic
strangulation of Germany. The al
lies figure that Germany, which
lacks supplies for a long war, can
not obtain sufficient foodstuf1s and
other sinews of war from Eastern
Europe or even Russia and must
collapse in the long run because of
the blockade.
The French armies which have
occupied German territory on the
western front are busy digging In as
9 precaution against a German
drive with the failure OF the peace
offensive.
French authorities estimate that
they hold about $50 miles of Ger
man soil, containing some 65 viii
lagos. This is chiefly In the rich
Saar region.
Evening star., 1939-10-03
BY DEWITT MACKENZIE.

HSooCAutCu HACoa CtAA VAlteI.
Herr Hitler has continued to push
his peace offensive vigorously, de-
spite Anglo-French rebuffs, with the
rapid approach of the final show
down as to whether there shall be
an end to the conflict or war to the
bloody end.
The German forces on the western
front have remained On the defen-
sive, refusing to attack unless forced
to it, awaiting the outcome Of the
peace overtures.
Yesterday Berlin's tone softened
sufficiently for government circles
to insist that the Reich has no de-
sire to "Germanize" people not of
German origin. This assertion
caused observers to believe the Nazis
might be willing to concede some
form of cultural autonomy to the
Poles.
There can be no doubt that Herr
Hitler vastly prefers peace-chief1y
on his own terms-though there can
be no doubt that he doesn't intend
to sacrifice" much to get it.
No Joy to Stalin's Moves.
Observers incline to the belief that
the Nazi chieftain isn't too happy
with the way affairs have been de-
veloping, His new bunkmate, Soviet
Leader Stain, pulls the blanket of
him.
Certainly the adroit manner in
which Stain took over nearly half
Of Poland, and is reaching for con-
troll of Eastern Europe, is no occa-
sion for joyous laughter in the house
of Nazidom.
There also is much speculation
among diplomats as to whether Italy
is giving Germany as much sup
port as the Nazis require for
Evening star., 1939-10-03

long-term war. The outcome of
Italian Foreign Minister Ciano's
visit to Herr Hitler in Berlin is
awaited with deepest interest.
1t Is difficult to see how any peace
proposals coming from the Nazi
government could succeed in view
OF the categorical declarations of
the Anglo-French allies that they
won't quit until they have crushed
Hitlerism.
More Active Warfare Likely.
Barring miracles, the war must
continue. That being the case one
would expect the comparatively
passive warfare which thus far has
existed between Hitler and the al
lies to enter a much more active
state IN the near future. AS Brit
aims first lord Of the admiralty,
Winston Churchill, said in broad
cast Sunday night:
I'VE have not yet come at all to
the severity of fighting which is to
be expected"
This is true If for no other reason
than that Hitler cannot afford to
sit down behind his West Wall-even
though it be virtually impregnable
and play purely defensive game.
That would be to submit to possi-
BILE strangulation of the Reich by
the British naval blockade. Al
ready English naval vessels have
swept the seas clear of German
merchant shipping, according to
London.
May Be Air Offensive.
Hitler must take the offensive,
although it be a pretty theory that
he could dig himself in behind his
West Wall and let his enemies beat
their heads against it.
His offensive, however, needn't be
an assault on the powerful French
Evening star., 1939-10-03
Two Deny Assault
On Officer; Demand Jury

Two men charged with assaulting
a policeman following a battle royal
yesterday pleaded not guilty and
demanded jury trials when ar
raigned in Police Court today.
Judge Edward NJ Curran set bond
at $500 for John Carlino, 80, of the
900 block of Perry place NE, and
at $500 for Fred A. Cusato, 80, of
248 First street SW. Charges of
drunkenness and disorderly conduct
against the pair were continued
until October IL.
Charles E. Riley, IS, of Arling-
ton, Va, District policeman, was
in Emergency Hospital with posi-
BILE brain conclusion as a result Of
the fight, which started when he
attempted to make an arrest on
Ninth street NV, near E.
He reported he was off duty, but
decided to arrest Tony Carlino, IS,
OF Chevy Chase, Md, because he
believed the man responsible for a
disturbance in restaurant in the
neighborhood.
A nght started, IN the course OF
which Mr.. Riley battled with Mr..
Carlino, Mr.. Cusato and John Car
limo.
Police. in numbers strong enough
to quell riot. responded to a call
to help Mr.. Riley. Rush-hour traf-
flc in the entire neighborhood was
tied up for some time.
Mr.. Riley went home, after taking
his prisoners to First Precinct Sta
ton. but later was removed to the
hospital by the Fire Rescue Squad.
Tony Carlino was taken from the
precinct to Gallinger Hospital and
treated for a fractured leg. All
three of the men were charged with
assault and disorderly conduct. Tony
Carlino will be arraigned when re-
leased from the hospital