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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-30

government In In touch with the
Soviet union In connection with
diplomatic negotiations on the in
tcrnational situation.
The cabinet held Its weekly
meeting today. and was reported
TO be discussing the following
diplomatic program:
Close coordination Of British
! and French military plans for
any eventuslity. including any
threat 10 Holland, Belgium, Den
mark or Switzerland.
"a joint British French effort
4 to induce Poland, Rumania
and Jugoslsvia to agree TO 60 Ia
each Others assistance n Germany
threatened any one of them.
"a British-French promise TO
, aid these nations II they
banded together for self protec-
ton.
ITO maintain the most friendly
y relations with RUSSIA, but TO
leave her out Of Official agree
nienta. ~
1t WAS emphasized In well in
formed quarters that all agree
ments under the program would
be strictly secret.
The idea OF leaving out Russia
which has an army now estimated
1T $500. 900 men bigger than the
combined French. German and
Italian standing armies a
completely new one and followed
efforts 10 form British French
Polish-R Russian bloc.
But an announcement at Moscow
that British trade mission had
discussed. and apparently agreed
on, q common policy in pursuit OF
peace" seemed here TO indicate
that actually Britain and Russia
knew something the world at large
did not know--thaf there had been,
or was likely to be. a firm agree
ment under which Russia would
play Its part in any emergency.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-30
II ERE'S MORE BOUT
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
STARTS ON PAGE ONE

Hungarian minorities form a large
percentage of the population. The
reports indicated high tension.
which Rumania political circles
feared might lead to international
complications.
Reports that Hungary is con-
tinuing TO call up new classes to
the colors caused great apprehen-
sion in Rumania. where military
precautions likewise continue. ''ac-
cording 10 pre-established plan"
A Rumanian government spokes-
man said so far no negotiations
are In progress between Bucharest
and Budapest. and that no other
sign Of tension is noticeable.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-30
Arrange Cabinets
For Convenience

In deciding the arrangement of
kitchen cabinets. home planners
should consider the Inconvenience
to the housewife involved In in
stalling low-lying pot shelves and
cupboards
High closet-like shelves, with
space in which large pans can be
hung from the ceiling. will elimi-
nate the necessity of the house
wife getting on her knees each
time she needs to select a certain
pan.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-30
SUMNER ROTARY CLUB
TO PRESENT PROGRAM

Sumner Rotarians, in the inter
ests of this week-end's daffodil
festival in Tacoma and the valley.
will provide the program at the
Thursday noon luncheon of the
Tacoma Rotary club. at the Hotel
Winthrop.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-30
BRITAIN SEEKS
SECRET PACT


Great Britain was reported to-
day to have abandoned plans for
. public stop Hitler" declaration
and TO be seeking a secret agree
ment among key nations to aid
each other II they were menaccd
by German expansionism.
Prime Minister Neville Cham
berlain told questioner in the
house of commons today that the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-30

LONDON - Prime Minister
Neville Chamberlain told the
house of commons today the
territorial Irrational guard) field
army would he increased Inn
mediatcIy 10 wartime strength.
Chamberlain revealed the ter
ritortal field army would he al
most tripled by nm Increase to
$4,000 from the present
strength Of 10000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-30

For the past two years the high
school has had no assistant prime
ipal 10 directors appointed Don
Hartung, instructor In msthe-
matics and physics and assistant
athletic coach, TO that post. Ac-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-30
DRESS REHEARSAL

The '.Leoettes." ST. Leo's high
school drill team. which will
march in the Daffodil parade on
Saturday. held a dress rehearsal
Wednesday afternoon
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-30
DALEY School Board
Picks NezU Officers
Dr.. F. L. Scheyer Named President;
Hartung Is Assistant Principal

PUYALLUP-At an organization meeting of the Puy.
alup school board Dr. Frederick l. Scheyer chosen
president for the coming wear, succeeding Dr. Charles
Ayen. Fred DeBon, newly elected member, chosen
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-09-28
GARDEN CLUB ELECTIONS ARE OCTOBER Is

Because the scheduled meeting Of the Garden Club
conf1ic ted with the date Of special mee Of the
Citizens Ass citation, the Garden Club has postponed
its meeting until October 10.
A Large attendance is expected, for the Nominat-
ing Committee is to bring in report regarding new
officers for the coming year.
Il chrysanthemm show is being planned Wh-ch ~
be open only to members of the club. Each member
may bring his prize blossom, either in the singular
the plural, and award Will be made for the
best The Awards Committee has not yet d sclosed
what the prize Will be. Members of the club
enthusiastic the show since it will encourage
year around gardening.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-09-28
EAST, ZORACH APPOINTED
TO FILL COG. VACANCIES

sherrod East and Tessim Zorach elected to
the Coo. Last week to fill the vacancies created
by the designations Of George Warner and Arthur Cav
throp newly elected councilman.
Mr.. zorach has for time been connected with
the Coo. in charge Of share distribution and is
now handling Of 80 volunteers in an effort to
get the cooperative organized by November L.
Mr.. East's work In civic organization and as town
councilman is we'll known to all Greenbe1t.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-09-28

WHSSSN1 cockeyed household, done with much
~ re1ishab1e understanding. Ends in a
~ ver1tab1e roar of laughter. Gags,
and plain nit-wittcisms flying off at
all angles. Sort Of beaut1 full inanity that makes
the stage groggy now and then with the buzz Of a
medhouse.n
These the comments Of the New York Evening
Journal the occasion Of the first showing Of
"Three Cornered Noonn at the Cort Theater in New
York City. The play is truly grand evening Of
tertadment. There deeply moving scenes as we'll
as dozens Of hearty laughs throughout the production.
It concerns family content to solve the worlds
depression problems with amusing s1apstick instead
Of solemn proceedings. You Will like it-asa1 on
Broadway did. The Rmplegar family viii dig into
your hearts with their observations and send you
homa happy for having Lived with them for hour
two Many Of you folks may remember this story under
the original title Of "Butter No Parsnips".
This play Of the brighter spots Of the
Broadway season several years ago. It sparkles with
wit and gay madcap action, yet tells entertain1ng1y
the story OF the Rmp1egar family, heretofore
wealthy, carefree group suddenly lost in the depres
sion and forced at Last to work in order to Live.
Mrs. Rmp1egar, characterized as quite vague and
Tightly, is appropriate head of slightly cock
eyed family. All the cast contributes hmor and in
nate fippancy,ye you'll go away afterwards realiz
ing that have seen the stage what you mi ght
easily CONFRONT In rea! everyday n1e' IL Is really
entertaining, and not artificial are many
comedies
Residents will receive their tickets through the
mail this week, and Player Will thereafter call to
receive ADM ssioA fee, "oK" the tickets bought, and
offer any additional tickets needed.
Here, then, is the opportunity to support the
ofaMaC1c EFFORTS OF GreenOe1CerS VINO W1Sh 20
eventually have their organization become Of the
Leading community dramatic groups Of the country.
And these actors and actresses hope you'll and
enjoy this their first production Of the
The characters of "Three cornered Moon", it
Will be given in Geenbe1t next week, consist Of the
following, in order Of stage appearance:
Mrs. Rimp1egar. Margaret Miller
Douglas Rmp1egar. Bert G. Dekema ,Jr.
Kenneth hmplegar. ..Joseph Maynard
Jenny. ANNE Hull
Ed Rimp1egar. Drank LOTUS
Elizabeth hmp1egar. dorothy Harris
Donald. John p Murray
DR.. Alan Stevens III. Wendell Miller
Kitty. ss.......e.e..s.. He1en CoWe1l
For little cost you receive Lots of fun. You may
pay your 25S at the box office to the Player
calls you. See "Thres coruered Aooh"-its goodI
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-09-28
BERNHEN
(Conti nued from Page !

~ nConsmer Problems and What To Do About Them"
Leader-Bertha Maryn, President, Greenbalt
Better Buyers Club.
o. S. Housing Authority Economic Planning Dd-
vision, Associate Organizer, Kons'm, Inc,
Washing ton, D. c., and former president Inter
for Department Lodge, U.F.W.A. and Donald
Montgomery, A.A.A. Consumers counsel, U.S.De-
partment Of Agriculture.
Also arranged for the Insti tute and not previous
" reported are: The Interfaith meeting Sunday
ming october by the Permanent Conference
on Religious Life in Greenbe1t and featuring speak
ers REPRESENTING the different faiths in Greenbe;
the Demonstration Discussion Group under the leader
ship of Leroy Bowman, Director Cooperative Housing
Bureau, Eastern Cooperative League. The demonstra-
ton Will be given Sunday morning in the audi torim,
thanks to the cooperation Of the Community Church
Sunday School, which relinqnshed the room, and
to Earl J. Swai1es Adult Bible Class, which has a.
greed parici pate in the demons tration. Members
of all faiths warmly urged to parti cipate in the
discussion of al problems which religious
groups everywhere.
Also bel ng planned two community suppers, one
Saturday by the Community Church Women, the other
Sunday by the Catholic Ladies Club; both under
the general direction Of Edna Berefie1.
The whole Institute is under the general ddrec-
ton Of Carnie Harper, Chairman of Education Sub
Committee Of the Cooperative Organizing Committee
The members Of the Arrangements Committee are Louis
Bessemer and Tessim Zorach, co-chairmen Robert L.
Nnche1oe, Linden S. Dodson, Leon Benefiel, Ollie
Hoffman, ". Price Hartley, Robert Dove and Howard
CUSTER
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-09-28
WITH THE PLAYERS

"...a chatty study Of a slightly
cockeyed household, done with much
re1ishab1e understanding. Ends in
veritable roar of laughter. Gags,
and plain nit-uit1cisms flying off at
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-16
MAIN STREET
Goings. Comings and Doings
OF Tdcomdns as the Re-
porter Found Them.

Charles J. Linck waiting for
Rayburn :, Haddon, sr., TO pay a
bet in front of Pierce county court
house Coffman entertaining
friends at evening party Eileen
Holmes talking about trip to San
Francisco Worlds fair-Lawrence
NJ. Tilleson telling Glenn Belts and
fSteve Pease about thief. stealing
his auto on Tuesday night-kim
Cromwell and J. Laurence Dam
meier chatting in booth Art Lee
inquiring about car radios Mary
McNerthney sdmiring new heater
switch-Abe Olsen helping friend
80 Morton II. Torrance repairing
fishing rod - Allen Lyman being
nicknamed "Bashful" at his own
request James Albertson helping
instructor with metal forms for
Bonnie Jean Bergman
selling candy 49, Wade Garland
pointing out route Of explorer
Miss Josephine T. Scholes making
assignment-Joseph l.. Elsom and
Ivan Talbot recalling days when
they were kids-Bill Parker hurry
ing down Broadway-Hugh Nanny
loading his pipe-Bctty String
fellow talking about holdup at the
Central bank.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-16
VACATION WILL
I START MAR. 81

DIERINGER-School will close
Friday, March 81, for the spring
vacation and will reopen on Mon
day, April 10.
Dieringer had one of the incest
dances that it has had for several
years, last Friday night, in the
gymnasium. There were over 100
in attendance, and many expressed
their enjoyment of the evening
and hoped that the Community
club will stage another one in the
nea' future. Old-time and new
dan .es were featured. Ed Wright
heaued the dance committee.
A fire which started from an
overheated brooder stove at the
Barnes home on the hill, Monday
afternoon, destroyed a woodshed,
a brooder stove, and 16 chickens,
besides scorching the rear of their
home. The timely arrival and help
of the men from the power plant
saved the residence.
The Pinochle club met at the
School house Tuesday night, March
IA. with Chef Edwards as host.
Honoring the birthday of Miss
Jacobsen, Mrs. Ralph Wright en-
tertained a group of friends at
her home on the hill Wednesday
night.
The next Community club card
party will be held in the play room
of the local school Thursday night,
March %. Bridge, pinochle and
checkers will be played.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-16

hot potato which few man cared
to handle
Some Of the envious ones ridi-
culed the idea Of one man accom-
plishing three such great under
takings
As others had said before,
This win he the eud 81 Ste
srns. He has bitten off more
than he can chew. No enc
man can accomplish what he
has undertaken"
hut 10 was another case of
not knowing Isaac stevens.
For the railroad survey congress
had appropriated Si50. 900 to be
spent by the secretary Of war un-
der the direction Of the president.
Major Stevens gained the CO.
operation of jefferson Davis. the
new war department head. by
telling him that as long as he was
responsible for the expenditure of
the money, his department ought
10 be represented in the work he
talked so convincingly that secre-
tary Davis told him to pick any
and all the men he wanted from
any branch of the service. With
that carte blanche. Major Stevens
made a raid on the army engineer
corps and put the quartermsster
department on the Job Of assem-
bling supplies.
Next Major Stevens began as
sembling scientific corps to ac-
company the survey 10 compile
He also obtained an Appropriation
OF $1,000 TO purchase a territorial
library.
Within a month after he re-
ceived his commissions. Major
Stevens Third street home had
been turned into bedlam. Army
officers. scientists and civilians
interested in the Northwest de-
velopment were coming and going
all day and part of the night.
From cellar 20 garnet the
house was filled with supplies,
including the 5000 territorial
library. Mrs. stevens was dis
tracted by the confusion and
worried over the dangers of
the undertaking on which her
husband was soon TO depart.
Ito BE Continucd)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-16
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
WILL BE DISCUSSED

"Shall Capital Punishment Be
Abolished ," This much-debated
question will be discussed during
the sermon hour at the Talmud
Torah synagogue at Friday night
services. Lester Sinfield, young
Tacoma attorney, will discuss the
legal aspects of this question.
Rabbi Baruch I. TRIGGER will pre-
sent the Jewish attitude with re-
gard to capital punishment. Serv-
ices will begin at SIS.
Miss Belle Ruth Clayman will
sing portions of the sermon, which
will be followed by tea and social
hour in the vestry.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-16
PRISON Terms
SET BY BOARD
Pair in Jail Break
at Yakima Among
IS Inmates

Three Tacomans in state peni-
tertiary at Walls Walls. two Of
whom were sentenced in Pierce
county superior court. were among
the 6s inmates 10 receive minimum
terms Thursday by the state parole
board at Olympia.
David Fitzwater. convicted in
superior court here on a burglary
charge, was ordered to serve a
minimum of five years. while II. G..
Elliott, a forger. was given a
three-year minimum term.
Two OF the five men who dug
their way out of Yakima county
Jail only to be reeaptured were
given heavy minimum sentences by
the board.
Cecil B. Chappelle, leader of the
break, was given is years mimi
mum on charges of assault and
escape. Another member Of the
gang, Rector Watson, former Ia
conan, one-legged forger, was
given 10 years minimum. Roy
Wright, murderer, and two others
also escaped but were recaptured.
The latter two have not been given
minimum terms as yet.
Two women convicted of killing
men were given sentences. Maxine
Millicsn of Spokane drew five
years for manslaughter for stab
bling Dan Morgan. Myrtle Collins
of Seattle was given 10 years for
killing her common-law-husband,
Charles Levine. with piece of
stovewood.
Francis J. Morrisey, convicted of
second degree murder in Yakima
for shooting his wife, drew Is
years minimum. He shot himself
twice between the eyes after kill
ing her. but succeeded only in par
TALLY binding himself.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-16
Legionnaires' Days of '89
On Friday, Saturday Nights

q. A. Alien. conductor and engi.
neer If the Legion Special the
very love fare charged ssil permit
practically every mar and woman
IN town 10 take the exenrsioa into
TIRE past. The two-dsy Days 20
So celebration l. open to the pub
tic. miners excepted.
For tsc alghts Legion hsll wsli
become an amusement emporium
Of hslf.century ago. oit-,lmr
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-16

A round.trsp excursion 20 fhf
year n 1850.
TIL. trip. in effect. sili - taken
hy all Tacemsns who climb aboard
the American Lexion's Golden iuhs-
lee Special either Friday NJ Sat
argiay night and dehsfs At Legion
hall. soT So. q 81. fer the Days
al So celebration sponsored by
Rhodes post.
According 10 Percy Rollins and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-16

The Tacoma Printing Press
sncns union No. ~ announces
Prof. r. ]. Rath Of the College of
Puget Sound viii speak 70 mem
eeFs. their wives and friends al
$ 80 y. m. Friday in room 81 81
the Labor temple. SO. 9TH and Pa
cifie Rsih Will tell about eco-
nomie conditions In Austria as he
found them before the country
was annexed by the NaHiS.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-16
Wings Lose and New Deal
Of 1882 Comes In
Ma or Stevens Asks For
Washington Governorship
Also Takes on Railroad
Survey TO Puget Sound
For Good Measure Agrees
To Manage indians

. DEFEAT of the Wings by the
Democratic party in 1882 and
the election of Gen. Franklin
Pierce to the presidency was as
complete an upset as the election
in 1882 which put the New Deal
in the White House.
Several vital issues contributed
to the overthrow in 1882. Among
them were the slavery question
and exploration and development
OF the Pacific Northwest. Major
Isaac Stevens. whose interest in
Pacific coast development had
been intensified by his work as
executive head of United States
coast survey. rejoiced because
Gen. Pierce was committed to an
aggressive policy in the West. A
few days after the Inauguration
in March. 1883, President Pierce
signed the bill creating the terri
tory of Washington out of the
north half of Oregon.
The Administrations inter-
est In the Northwest involved
three vital questions. First,
was the choosing Of the right
man for governor Of the new
territory; another was = sur
vey for a railroad through
1000 miles of wilderness to
Puget Sound, without which
there would he no consider
able new development: and
the third was the crisis Gre
ated by the Indians who re-
scented the encroachmentS Of
the white man.
While the administration was
wrestling with these problems
there came solution from an un-
expected quarter. In letter TO
President Pierce. Major Stevens
asked for the appointment as gov
ernor of Washington territory
substantially in these words
IL am not asking for the
appointment for political serv-
ices. l am asking for II be-
cause I believe l am the man
best fitted for the place by
training. experience and senti-
ment. II you can think of no
one better qualified for the
job and give me the appoint
ment. l will be glad Of the
opportunity to serve my gov
eminent In the new territory
of Washington"
1t didn't take President Pierce
long to decide. The appointment
was approved by congress and in
a few days jor Stevens received
his commission as governor of
Washington territory. Then he
lifted two other burdens from the
shoulders of the administration by
offering to undertake the railroad
survey on the way to his new post
and assume direction of Indian
affairs.
There are few instances in the
history Of any nation where one
man was willing to assume so
many responsibilities in the serv-
ice of his government at one time.
Esta blishing government in the
new territory was big job in
itself. Surveying route for a
railroad through 1000 miles of
wilderness was a stupendous un-
dertaking for the most courageous
soul. The Indian situation was a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-03-16

10 ~ .. N. hnsh Friday an noe11fs
day nights. and the vns1devil1e 60
~, ~ On during the ftret dneoo
Insssmisetcn. Friday ''NeG ~
ph>ssa hard will psuvt1e eueeo
mssse. Happy Hnsvispn's veseFel9
gill pprfovm Saturday.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-03-30

MARYLAND WOMEN DEhAND THEIR RIGHTS
The voice Of Maryland oitize heard at
the state capitol in Annapolis last week when
al hundred and women gathered at hearing to
repeal the Maryland law prohibiting from jury
service.
small delegation Of women from BervTyn, Hyatts-
Vile and Greenbelt, who had to testify
sumers for the repeal Of the Fair Trade Act.
shocked and surprised to learn Of this discrimina
tion Of sexes.
Indeed, they sh ocked into 1oquaciousness
and, in uncertain terms. apprised Chas. Earbry,
state senator from Prince Georges County. Of their
feeling in the matter. They pointed out that, if
eligible to votes they just
eligible to serve juries. One Of the pre-
sent a representative Of the Federation of
Womens Clubs in Prince Georges County. another
presented the A.A.U.W. group Of College Park. All
unanimous in their feeling and insisted that
"the government Of the people, for the people end
by the people" include women We IL as
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-03-30
NY SPORTS DIARY

Dear DIARY?
Ho Hunt Spring is here. Indie att ons------the
weather, and my bones. Of there other
indi ons meaning the robins flowers and heat
end the gree1ness Of ertaing. 1t does things to
Let's hope get thr ough this column in
piece-----
Tuesday night, from $3.50 to 1850, the most active
gene Of the took place in the gym. Yes,
ing the basketball game between the Greenbe1t Girls
and the Greenbelt Women. From the very beginning
there tensi on in the air. all knew it wou Id
be fight to the finish. The Greenbe1t Women took
the lead in the first quarter and though the Girls
managed to tie the game several times, the Women
kept the slight lead all through the gene to the
fourth quarter. In the fourth quarter the chalked
up 90 to very close up for the
Girls.
Honorable mention for the Women's gene for sp1en-
did work goes to Johnny Walker, Ethyl Warner Marie
Engert, Grace Allen. The guards played wonderful
game ell the way through with Eathers end Hess
standing out through the last half Of the game.
The Girls team has players who have the max
ings Of tournament basketeers. They Mayfred
Good, Helen zoellner, largie welsh, Smoker and
Livermore. By next yeer they should have a skilled
team able to beat the most threatening foe.
Winning this game that the have lost
has just started. Beware Of next year, all you
cha11engers. MAKE TEN bite the dust" is going to
be MOTTO.
Unfortunately did not attend gym Thursday mite,
next week Will make double report to up
for lost material and space. So until next I put
forth my thoughts, I'm still
Your correspondent,
Marjorie Jane Ketcham.