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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-04-17
TWO WASHINGTON CREWS
LOSE TO CALIFORNIA ON
SATURDAY, ANNUAL RACES

OAKLAND, Cal, April 17.-Eight
brawny oarsmen and a dynamic
coxswain, comprising one of the
greatest crews in the history of the
University OF California sounded a
stirring rowing challenge to the
country last Saturday afternoon by
defeating the University of Wash
ington varsity eight in the annual
regatta by something like seven
lengths for the three-mile grind.
The time of the University OF
California varsity eight was ID
minutes 48 and four-tenths seconds
a new course record.
washington time was Is minutes
80 and two-tenths seconds
CALIFORNIA; Junior Varsity de-
feated Washington's second string
crew over the three-mile course in
photo finish, time Is minutes and
So seconds.
Washington salvaged a measure
of satisfaction for the northern side
by whipping California over the
two-mile course in the Freshmen
race, time 9 minutes 81 and four
tenths seconds.
The two Varsity crews will meet
next in the historic regatta on the
Hudson River at Poughkeepsie next
June.
The following is the lineup OF
Washington crews which came south
for the races:
Varsity-Vic Michaelson, stroke,
Bob Murray, captain, No T. Gerald
Keely, No 6; Charles jackson, No
5; Charles Hartman, No 4 Don
Garfield, No 3; Bob johnson, No
q; Ted Anderson. bow and Fred
Colbert, coxswain.
Junior Varsity Ellis Coder
stroke; Dallas Duppenthaler. No. 7;
Hugh Caldwell, No 6; Don Thomp-
sen, No. 5; Paul Soules, No. 4; Bot
Connolly, No 3; Norman Milbank
No. 2; Herb GRAPHICAL. bow and
either Edgar Kerrihard or Ted Hok-
enstad. coxswain.
Freshmen - r o bert Anderson
stroke; Barton Douglas, No 7; Dick
Yantis. No. 6; Albin Erickson, No
5; Ted Gerhart, No. 4; George King
No. 3; Doyle Fowler, No 2; Pete
Petersen, bow and Ralph Fomo
coxsWain.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-04-17
RRUNSWICk'S
KEGLERS DO
GOOD SCORES

Moderately good bowling was the
order of the day Saturday night at
the Brunswick alleys as Brunswick
won two from Independents and
American Meat won three from Cali
fornia Grocery.
Half of the keglers rolling, hoped
up scores over 500, although nobody
topped 600
High mark for the evening was
registered by Villaganas, for the
Brunswick, with SIG.
Tonight's games are Coop VS.. Case
Lot at 7:30 and Irving's VS.. George
Bros. at $50.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-04-17
SEWARD : HOPE
BRIDGE SURVEY
STARTING SOON
SWariz, 6erweIs Leaving
for Summers Work
in Westward

F. E. Swartz, Chief Engineering
Inspector Superintendent for the
Bureau of Public Roads. is leaving
tomorrow on the Alaska for Seward
to make survey of proposed re-
construction of bridges on the high
way from Seward to Hope.
Walter Gerwels, Senior Levelman.
will accompany Swartz They will
pick up crew of local engineers
at Seward to make the survey
Some actual reconstruction will
be done by the party, which will be
ON the job for about six months.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-04-17
STEvE5 NOW In
new OFFICES In
VALENTINE BLDG.

Permanently located once again,
after being burned out in the Gold
stein Building blaze, DR.. Sidney S.
Stoves, chiropodist, today announc-
ed the opening of his new offices in
the Valentine Building.
DR.. Stoves during several months
in Juneau, established an extensive
clientele, which he is now again in
position to serve, having acquired
new equipment and supplies.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-04-17

day be able 10 expand into these
fields
Biggest disappointment IN Juneau,
for Mrs. Sandvik, was her failure TO
get an opportunity to see a number
ol large KNIT crab brought IN by
halibut fishermen today, because of
the early sailing of her boat.
Besides getting blue ribbons for
the cleanest plant i'll Alaska, Mrs
Sandvik can pack about go cases
Of half pound flats in an eight hour
shift.
On her trip Outside. Mrs. Sand
vik. a good Alaskan didn't take
in the Fair.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-04-17
BOSTON BRUINS,
HOCKEY CHAMPS,
AFTER 10 YEARS
Take Three Straight Games
from Toronto Maple
Leafs, Final Series

BOSTON, Mass, April II. = The
Boston Bruins ended ten-year
struggle for the Stanley Cup, Pro-
fessional Hockey World Champion
ship emblem, by taking the third
straight victory from the Toronto
Maple Leafs by a score of to l
last night.
The game was played before- a
hysterical crowd of 10000 hockey
fans.
Thousands of acres of land in the
South too poor for crops are being
planted in pines for possible use
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-04-17
NURSE FROM UNALAKLEET

Miss Marjorie Edmunson. Field
Nurse at Unalakleet, was through
on the Yukon today, headed Outside
for there months leave. She will
visit in Philadelphia.
AM
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-04-17
G. E. BUCHANAN is DEAD

George e. Buchanan, Of Detroit,
who for the past IS years or more
brought tours of boys and girls to
Alaska, died recently in his eastern
home.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-04-17
GAMES SUNDAY

Seattle 5, 4 Oakland 3, 1.
Portland 5, 7; Los Angeles 6, 16.
Hollywood II, 6; Sacramento 2, 4.
San Francisco 2, 4; San Diego l, 0.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-04-17
GAMES SATURDAY

Seattle 9; Oakland 4.
Portland 3; Los Angeles 7.
San Francisco L; San Diego 2.
Hollywood 5; Sacramento 6.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-04-17

DIR. STEVES SAYS
Comfortable feet are the key to
happiness. Valentine Bldg. Phone
643 adv.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-04-17

did not bowl.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-11-03

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comparable In quality to ware selling uP to
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Special 4

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25% Wool
BLANKETS

Extra size blankets, 72x90 IN, plain
colors with contrasting stripe border,
ends bound with 3-inch rayon taffeta
ribbons In Orchid, Green, Rust, Copen,
Wine, Beige, Blue.
Evening star., 1939-11-05
D. A. Y. Armistice Day
Rites 10 Be Addressed
By Bishop Freeman
Invitotions to 200
Veterans Hove Been
Issued for Service

Bishop James e. Freeman, q chap.
lain In the Reserve Corps, will do.
liver the address at the 5th IN.
nual Armistice Day service, spon.
sored Jointly by National Capital
Chapter, Disabled American Vet
Grams, and the Washington Cathe-
dral staff at 4 pm. on November
II in the Great Choir Of the ca.
thedral.
Maj. John A. Maigret, command.
er, has extended invitations to
nearly 200 veterans, patriotic and
civic organizations. The general pub
Lie and all persons interested are
invited.
National Comdr. Murphy has been
invited to deliver Introductory re-.
marks. The Joint Committee Of Ar.
rangements consists of the Very Rev,
Noble c. Powell, dean Of Washing
ton; Canon Edward 8. Dunlap and
Canon william Bradner for the
cathedral; William B. Covert, Earl
D. Harrell and John +. Chichester.
past chapter commanders, for the
D. A. v.
The procession Of organizations,
with colors, will be headed by the
American Red Cross under the di-
rection of Miss Mabel Boardman.
national executive secretary, assist
ed by Otto Lund.
Paul Galloway, organist and choir.
master, has arranged a program of
appropriate music. The cathedral
choir will be supplemented by the
United States Marine Band, Can't.
Taylor Branson, leader.
The exercises will be concluded
with a pilgrimage to the Tomb of
Woodrow Wilson, where Depart.
ment Comdr. Walter C. Hess will
present the wreath to be laid on
the grave of the wartime President
by Mrs. Dorothy Covert, auxiliary
past commander.
| Earlier in the afternoon the 10.
cal department will take part in
the services at the Tomb of thu
Unknown Soldier.
Evening star., 1939-11-05
Knights Of St. John
Ladies' Auxiliary

The annual installation banquet
OF officers Of the 10 auxiliaries will
be held November 13 at 2400 Six
teenth street NV. District Presi-
dent Mrs. Wilfred P. Ross and
Deputy Mrs. Emma Panzer are the
installing officers. Mrs. Blanche
Myers will preside as toastmistress.
The Rev. John K. Cartwright will
be the principal speaker.
At the recent meeting of Auxiliary
No. ITO the following officers were
elected: President, Eugene Hugin;
past president, Isabelle Chaney; first
vice president, Mary Seipp; second
vice president, Nora OConnor;
recording secretary, Lucille Murphy; !;
financial secretary. Theresa Keller:
treasurer, 1rma Hugin; messenger,
Carrie Beall; sentinel, Mary Murphy; !;
guard, Jessie Thompson; trustees,
Gertrude Stanton, Mary Ventemnia,
Mary Calder; delegate to District,
Mildred Kunlo.
st. AIMS Auxiliary new officers
are: President, Rose Moore; past
president, Rosa Donovan; first vice
president, Rosalie Graves; second
vice president, Annabel Arendes:
recording secretary, Lillian Dove;
financial secretary, Mary Ellis:
treasurer, Mary Casseen; messenger,
Mary Thomas; sentinel, May Fitz-
patrick: guard, Margaret Warren;
trustees, Bertha Maloney, Mae Jarbo
and Catherine HauA
Evening star., 1939-11-05
National Association
OF Reoulors

National Comdr. George M. Nc
Nulty will visit Washington on
Wednesday and Thursday to discuss
legislative plans for the next session
of Congress with Adjt. Gen. Edgar
H. Taber, Legislative Of11cer Ralph
E. Updike and Chief of Staff Ralph
N. Werner. The legislative program
Of the N. A. r. for the coming
session of Congress is headed by
proposals for increased pay for en-
listed men and equal pensions for all
former service men.
Adjt. Gen. Taber suggests that
former enlisted men of the Regular
Army, Navy, Marine Corps and
Coast Guard, now employed by the
Government and having questions
relative to military preference in
which they need help call at N. A. r.
headquarters, GOT G place NV, any
day between 9 am. and 4 pm.
New members initiated were
Representative Jesse Paine Wolcott
Of Michigan, Representative Joe
Hendricks of Florida, Representative
Jack Nichols of Oklahoma and
Representative Clarence j. Mcleod
Of Michigan.
Evening star., 1939-11-05
Veteran Groups Plan
Armistice Ceremonies

On Armistice Day at 8 am. the
national headquarters of the Yankee
Division Veterans Association, the
Yankee Division Club OF Washing
ton and the Maj. Gen. Clarence r.
Edwards Post, Veterans of Foreign
Wars, will place wreaths on the
Tomb Of the Unknown Soldier in
Arlington Cemetery.
At 10 am. at the grave Of Maj.
Gen. Clarence r. Edwards, there
will be a dedication ceremony of the
new headstone recently placed on
the graves of Gen. Edwards, Mrs.
Edwards and their daughter, Bessie
Edwards.
National Comdr. Jerry OLeary,
Yankee Division Veterans Associa-
ton, will represent the veterans
throughout the Nation who served
in the Yankee Division overseas.
Col. Henry D. Coremerais, of the
division staff of the present Yankee
Division, will represent Gov. Salton-
stall of Massachusetts,. The Govern
ors of the other New England States
are expected to have representa-
tives present.
The New England delegation in
Congress has been invited to at
tend and several, including Senator
Ernest w. Gibson of Vermont, Rep
resentative George H. Tinkham of
the 10th district of Massachusetts
and Representative Charles 4.
Plumely of Vermont, are expected to
be present.
Mrs. Nathaniel Simpkins of Bev-
erly Farms, Mass, and Mrs. Larz
Anderson of Brookline will repre-
sent the Disabled Soldiers Exchange
of Boston. Mrs. Simpkins Is the
widow of Gen. Edwards aide, Capt.
Nathaniel Simpkins, who died over
seas.
Sergt. Bugler Frank Whitchey,
q. 8. A., retired, will blow TAPS"
at the dedication.
Other veteran organizations have
been asked to participate in the
ceremony Of dedication. Among
those expected to attend are Ma
tional Comdr. Lewis j. Murphy and
District of Columbia Comdr. Walter
L. Hess, Disabled American Veter-
ans Association.
Evening star., 1939-11-05
RoyoI Arconum

Oriental Council met last WedneS-
day, Regent William F. Ryan pre-
siding. v. F. Petrone was the re-
cipicnt of special honors. The coun-
Gil meets November IS at Moose Hall
when final arrangements will be
made for participation in the grand
regents class initiation the following
night. The degree team and q large
delegation from Baltimore will be
present.
Municipal Council meets Novem-
Der 8, at l015 L street NV. A
Thanksgiving party will be held
November 20, for the veteran mem
bers of the council.
Capital Council meets November
is; Kismet, November 10 and "a;
District Council. November 8 and q.
The Boosters Club will not meet
until January due to the activities
Of the grand and subordinate coun-
cils during November and Decem-
Der.
Evening star., 1939-11-05
40 ct 8 Voiture
To Dance November 10

In celebration of the 21st an
niversary of the World War ARM
istice, Grande Voiture 174, Forty
ct Eight, will hold a party and
dance at 10 O'Clock at the Raleigh
Hotel on November 10. c. T. Milne
is general chairman. Reservations
may be secured by calling Columbia
1993-.W.
The national head of the Forty
ct Eight, Edward Mulrooney of
Delaware; National Legion Comdr.
Kelly, of Michigan; National Le-
gion Vice Comdr. Fitzgerald, of
Maryland; National Chapeau Louise
Warren, Of Washington, head of
the Eight ct Forty; John E. Nc
Cabe and j. E. Walker, gardes de
la porte rationale of the Forty ct
Eight; Fred G. Fraser, chef de
chemin de fer passe will be guests.
Representatives of the wartime
Allies from the Embassies will join
with their former trench comrades
IN celebrating the anniversary of
the cessation of hostilities in 1918.
William H. Hargrave, grand chef
de gare, will be the official host.
Evening star., 1939-11-05
D. {. Units 10 Assist
In Command Post
Summer Schedule
Forts Meade, BeIvoir,
Monroe Exercises .
To Be Held

Under the new Reserve training
policy that went into effect on Octo-
Der l, several District units will
participate In the command post
exercises that will be held at Fort
George G. Meade, Md, next sum-
mer; two successive camps Of in
Struction will be held at Fort Belvoir,
Va. for cavalry units of the ed
Cavalry Division, and four success
sive camps Of instruction for train
Ing coast artillery units will be held
at Fort Monroe, Va.
Two successive command post ex-
ercises will be held at Fort George
g. Meade, Nd, next summer. The
nrst group participating in this
Evening star., 1939-11-05
Jewish War Veterans

At the Jewish Community Gen.
ter, Sixteenth and @ streets NV,
November II at 8:15 pm, there
will be an Armistice Day service
under the auspices of the Washing
ton Post, No. So. and its auxiliary.
The principal speaker will be Rep
resentative Charles A. Plumley of
Vermont. Addresses will also be
made by Edgar Burman, national
commander, Jewish War Veterans
of the United States; Mrs. Sidney
B. Diamond. national vice president,
Ladies' Auxiliary, j. w. ", U. S.;
Joseph F.. Barr, commander of
Washington Post, and Mrs. Israel
Reiskin, president of the local auxil-
larry.
Also participating on the pro-
gram will be Cantor Abrasha Ro-
bofsky of the Washington Hebrew
Congregation, Mrs. Herman w.
Hertzberg, the United States Navy
Band Orchestra and the Junior
Drum and Bugle Corps Of the
J. w. v.
Benjamin Aronsohn is chairman
Of the committee.
Evening star., 1939-11-05
Militia 10 Simulate
War Conditions in Field

Significant are the orders which
have been issued to National Guard
units throughout the country in
connection with the instructions for
the winter field training. They are
to be In sharp contrast to the usual
line OF instruction given troops dur.
ing the regular summer field ma.
neuvers, where map problems are
worked out and usually PLANNED
weeks In advance. 1t is to be more
Of a checkup of the work of the
last summer, and a correction of the
deficiencies found then. On the
other hand, the program calls for
operations under actual simulated
war conditions, in strange territories
OF which the troops would have no
maps to guide them and they would
be more or less on their own to
gather the information they need
for carrying out their respective OBJ.
jectives.
The War Department pointed out
that the absence Of maps in strange
territory where many units will
operate will approximate a normal
condition in war, and will tend to
prevent exercises from approaching
map maneuvers. The following
list of subjects will govern the ad-
ditional field training, and are to be
emphasized, according to the in
structions, In the order named:
For units-Scouting and patrolling.
night operations, march and march
discipline, security and reconnais-
sance. musketry. concealment in
bivouac and position, defensive and
offensive combat of small units.
For commanders and staffs-Tac-
tical walks and terrain exercises In
which troop leading will be stressed.
Command posts are to be estab-
lished on the terrain, where COM
munication units are available.
For engineer units-Exercises un-
der the following headings should
be conducted as concurrent training
with that under the above general
program Engineer reconnaissance:
road repair and construction; simple
bridging.
For engineer commands and STATS
tactical and terrain exercises are to
stress engineering reconnaissance:
roads and bridges and troop leading.
For coast artillery, anti-aircraft-
Reconnaissance selection and occu-
patton of position; gunnery; artil-
lery communications and gas de.
fense.
The War Department instructions
point out that full advantage should
be taken of this additional training
to correct training errors and def
ciencies developed during maneu-
vers and field exercises during the
last field training period.
Evening star., 1939-11-05
YIN. CA. News

The Central Y. M. G. A. has sched-
uled the following events:
Tuesday, 1890 pm. discussion
group leaders for the older boys
conference. 6 pm, victory dinner,
closing the annual membership CAM
paign. 7:30 p.m., Bible class, the
Rev. A. 2. Wilson, leader.
Wednesday, tbs pm, Bible class,
DR.. George 8. Duncan, leader. 8
pm, Y. M. C. A. Glee Club, J. Nell
son Anderson, director. 8 pm, pub
lie speaking group.
Thursday, 6 pm, Page NICK. Etch-
ison viii speak at a Sunday School
Workers dinner at the Central
Presbyterian Church. Z PM, NOV
ing picture program at Cleveland
Park branch. 8 pm, Washington
Soccer League. $50 pm, Town
Hall Of the Air.
Friday. Z pm., Boy Scout Troop,
No. 100.
Evening star., 1939-11-05


mand post exercise will include the
160th Brigade (reinforceO, with
the 314th Field Artillery, one-half
of the 315th Field Artillery and
one-half of other elements of the
division. In addition, two successive
training schools for tank units will
be conducted at Fort Meade.
The 307th Cavalry, less officers
training with c. M. T. c. camps,
will compose the LIST Cavalry camp
of instruction that will be conducted
at Fort Belvoir next summer. Par
ticipating In the second camp will be
the 306th Cavalry, less officers train
ing with C. M. T. c. camps, and
the 462d Reconnaissance Squadron.
The location of the active status
training of the latter squadron will
be designated later.
Coast Artillery units participating
in the four successive camps of in
struction include the 916th Coast
Artillery (anti-aircraft), unit train
ing; 917th Coast Artillery (anti-air-
craft, unit training: 622d Coast
Artillery tharbor defense), unit
training, and the 42d Coast Artil-
lery (railway), group training.
Engineer units will train at Fort
Belvoir, Va, medical units will be
trained in one period at Carlisle
Barracks, Pa, and the Chemical
Warfare units will be trained at
Edgewood Arsenal, Md.
Many Air Corps reserve officers
residing in the Washington area
have been relieved from various Air
Corps squadrons. Omcers relieved
from the 404th pursuit squadron In
clude Capts. Henry Agerter, Daniel
H. Pratt, First Its. James H. Roth
rock, jr., and Horace E. Weihmiller;
while Capt. John r. Kline has been
relieved from the 405th pursuit
squadron. Those relieved from the
409th attack squadron include Majs.
Richard w. Bonneville. Bennet H.
Grifan, Roy E. Whitehead; Capts.
Charles w. Carneal Britnall H. Mer-
chant, Frederick A. Schauss, Eric
K. Shilling, Albert H. Wait; First
Its. Robert B. Collins, william R.
Enyart, Paul Waterman, John S.
Lambie, jr., Richard G. Hughes and
Arthur r. Morrison and Second 1t.
David M. Barkley. Officers relieved
from the 481st bambardment squad
ron include Capt. George w. Ayers,
and Maj. Alexis B. McMullen.
Evening star., 1939-11-05
Hotel Greeters of America

Meetings Of the Board Of Gov
ernors Of the Mid-Atlantic Hotel
Greeters' Association and the
Women's Auxiliary have been called
by President G. Steuart Bingham
and President Elsie Kopel for
November 13 in New York City,
which Is the opening day of the
New York hotel show and is desig-
mated as "Greeter Day."
At the recent meeting Of Charter
No. 81, President John Donley ap-
pointed the following chairmen:
Louis jackson, entertainment; VIII
mer G. Ruff, "See America First:
Bob Lappin, membership; Robert
D. Mills, sick. and welfare; Earl
Cofman, interorganization; Louis
Berry, publicity.
At the meeting Of Auxiliary No. 81
the president, Mrs. Robert D. Mills,
announced the following changes In
appointments: Mrs. Margaret Knott,
"See America First" and Mrs.
Charles Eckert, sick and welfare.
Plans are under way for q card
party, sponsored by the auxiliary,
to be held next month. Mrs. Chico
Spencer d tn charge Of arrange
mantA
Evening star., 1939-11-05
American War Mothers

Joint installation of the District
of Columbia and Bicentennial Chap
ters took place at the Roleigh Hotel,
October q. Mrs. Emil Walter, State
president of the District of Colum-
bia, was in charge of the dinner pre-
ceding the installation.
Mrs. Walter conducted the install
1ation ceremonies, assisted by Mrs.
Roscoe L. Oatley, organizer of the
American War Mothers in the Dis
trict of Columbia. Mrs. Martha E.
Moore, president of the Bicentennial
Chapter, was in charge of the pro-
gram. Miss Alice Clenwith, from
bone player, accompanied by Miss
Charlotte Fry; Miss Smith, soprano,
accompanied by Mrs. E. Jones; Mrs.
Balotin, violinist, accompanied by
Miss Ruth Hartzell.
The officers of the District Of Co.
lumbia Chapter are: President, Mrs.
George S. CARL; first vice president,
Mrs Robert Burg; second vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Marian Barrows; record
ing secretary, Mrs. George G. Beh-
rens; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Elizabeth Tucker; treasurer, Mrs.
John A. Eckert; custodian of records,
Mrs. Mary T. Shanahan; historian,
Mrs. Emma K. Paraio; chaplain,
Mrs. Phillips Criswell. Color bearers,
Mrs. Lucy Campbell and Mrs. Mar
tan Barrows.
Officers of the Bicentennial Chap
ter are: President, Mrs. Julia Hook
er; first vice president, Mrs. Della
Knock; second vice president, Mrs.
Catherine Spengler; third vice presi-
dent, Mrs. Ida Boyd; fourth vice
president, Mrs. Santa Lusby; record
ing secretary; Mrs. Katie Gross;
corresponding secretary, Mrs Amelia
Thiele; treasurer, Mrs. Jessie Rich
ards: custodian of records, Mrs. Ann
Walter; historian, Mrs. Fannie
Whitley; chaplain, Mrs. Sarah
Deeds. Color bearers, Mrs. Nellie
Club, and Mrs. Mary Schippel.
There were brief talks by the
president Of the District of Columbia
Chapter, Mrs. John A. Eckert; Mrs.
Mary T. Shanahan, national GUS
todian of records; Mrs. Amelia
Thiele, past State president; Mrs.
Roscoe L. Galley, Mrs. Emma War
ren, past president of the Admiral
Countz Chapter and many others.
The annual Armistice Day memo-
rial service for the American War
Mothers will be held at the Metro
politan Baptist Church today at
7:30 pm, by Dr. John c. Ball.
The ceremonies at the east front
Of the Capitol, when the flag of the
American War Mothers will be raised
will be held at II am The arrange
ments are in charge of Mrs. Ride
nour.
Services at Washington Cathedral
by the Cathedral Chapter and the
Disabled American Veterans will be
held at 4 pm. on Armistice Day, to
which all members are invited.