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Evening star., 1939-04-16
Studeboker Says Low Postage
Rate on Books Is Boon
Commissioner Sees Benefit for
Millions if 1t Is Retained

Improved educational and library
services benefitting millions Of per-
sons throughout the United States
are foreseen by John w. Stude-
baker, commissioner of education,
If the present low postage rate on
books continues after the June 30
deadline.
Commissioner Studebaker yester-
day revealed that hundreds of L.
braries and educational institutions
have reported taking advantage Of
the low mailing fee on books.
When we consider that in a sin
gle year nearly 100000 900 books
are published in the United States,
Of which approximately $4,000 900
are textbooks for school use," the
commissioner Of education said, I'VE
can readily appreciate the national
educational significance of a ruling
that allows us to mail a 2-pound
book from New York to California
at the same cost of mailing a let
ter"
The low pastage rate on books was
set at III cents a pound, regardless
of zone, by executive order on No.
vember l, 1898, to continue until
June 80, 1899. The President will
consult "the record" to see If the
rate should be continued. In the
executive order President Roosevelt
said: "The interests of the public
in the promotion Of the cultural
growth, education and development
Of the American people, require that
the postage rate on books - be
modified"
Effect Of New Rate Studied.
A study of the effect of the new
postage rate upon school apd Ii
brary service is now being made by
the ONCE of Education's Library
Service Division.
considerable savings have al
ready been reported by schools and
libraries through this new ruling
Commissioner Studebaker said, but
in most instances the amount saved
In postage Is used to buy additional
books. Therefore, publishers are
selling more books and a greater
number and variety are being made
available.
There are other educational i'm
pications in wider circulation OF
a greater number of books" the
commissioner pointed out, some of
which are already becoming reai-
ties. according to reports reaching
the office of education.
Many rural residents who have
never had library service are now
able to use and enjoy books which
have been purchased through saw
ings on book postage. Persons hv-
Evening star., 1939-04-16
Comp Reunion Planned

The Longfellow Camp for Boys
will hold its annual reunion today
at pm. at the Longfellow School
for Boys, College Park, Md.
Reese L. Sewell, director of the
camp, said he expects more than
100 boys to attend the event, which
will include movies of last years
camp and games and refreshments
Parents Of the boys were also in
vited to be present. he said. and the
counselors will be on hand.
The camp is located on the Severn
River. near Annapolis. Md. and will
open this year June "a, Mr.. Sewell
declared.
Evening star., 1939-04-16

ing long distances from libraries
may now obtain books by mail or
return them by mail after selecting
them personally.
Whereas schools and libraries for
merly waited to order books until
they needed q great many, because
OF the higher postage fee, today
they may order only few at q time,
thus keeping teachers, students and
library patrons currently in touch
with the latest writings and re-
search"
Many Libraries Act.
Many college libraries are taking
advantage of the low postage rate
on books. One college has suggested
making books available to its alumni,
many Of whom do not have library
facilities where they now reside and
who may wish to continue their
reading and study after graduation.
Also under the present mailing
plan rare and expensive books in
one college or university library may
be more readily available to other
institutions of higher learning for
reference and research.
One librarian wrote to the ONCE
OF education saying, THE savings
estimated for the school year would
be sufficient to buy an additional 80
books or 10 new books for each of
our school libraries" A superin-
tendent Of schools wrote, "The fac
ulty members are ordering many
more books for examination"
DR.. Studebaker said that the office
OF education will continue to re-
ceive reports from schools and liz
braries concerning economies eff
fected or improved service growing
out of the ruling which has de-
creased the mailing cost on books.
Among the library, educational.
and other organizati ms favoring
continuation of the low postage rates
on books beyond the June 80 dead
line are: The American Library AS
sociation, American photographed
and Library Association, American
Association of School Administra-
tors, National Committee to Abolish
Postal Discrimination Against Books,
National Catholic Education Asso-
citation, Association of American
Colleges, National League of Women
Voters, American Association of
University Women and the General
Federation of Women's Clubs.
Evening star., 1939-04-16

card from the Roosevelts, inviting
him to dinner at the White House;
a tiny copper shovel with real copper
ore. a beaded purse and watch fob
from his native State, and copies of
several of his speeches.
Senator Joseph O'Mahoney sent a
placecard from White House dinner
and the program of the east room
concert the same evening.
Johnson's Letter.
Probably most highly priced of all
Is the letter Senator johnson wrote
to Barbara Duell, now in the Con-
gressional Record. It reads:
United States Senate,
January 80, 1899.
Miss Barbara Quail
Senator Edwin c. Johnson),
Little Washington,
Hamilton Central School,
Hamilton, N. Y.
Dear Senator:
Nothing in many days has pleased
me quite so much as your lovely let
ter of January ~. To say that I
am very proud of the honor that
you have conferred upon me is def
nitely very much of an understate-
ment. To have bright little Amer
ican, whom you have never had the
pleasure of meeting. adopt you as
her character to impersonate is very
f1attering indeed. 1t places a heavy
responsibility upon me, though. be-
cause from now on I must neither
disappoint nor embarrass my little
shadow up in New York. Dear Bar
bara, you may not believe it, but
you are going to be q tower of
strength to me from this day forth.
I must commend your class for
the splendid thing which they are
doing. Nothing is quite so i'm
portant in America as to have the
future citizens of this great Nation
understand exactly how their Gov
ernment functions. You and I
should love our country more than
any other thing after our Deity.
When we think of the hungry lit
tie fellows who have no chance to
go to school in other more unfor-
tunate lands we should in deep hu-
mility and gratitude thank God for
George Washington and the other
patriots who gave to us the United
States of America with all of its
freedom and opportunities for iv-
ing clean, wholesome lives. SEN
ator, it is up to you and me to keep
America in the right path, so that
the boys and girls who will soon
take our places may have the same
grand privilege Of living in the free
country that we enjoy.
You must have q very interesting
school and a good, sensible, prac-
tical teacher and your class in good
citizenship must be absolutely fas-
cinating. You are not only learn
ing about good citizenship and its
advantages but you are living good
citizenship, which is a thousand
times better. The way to learn how
to do things is to do them.
I am mailing you under separate
cover a little token from my ONCE
for your Smithsonian Institution.
Sincerely,
EDWIN c. JOHNSON.
P.S. Senator La Toilette, ST., once
said, II look upon the United States
Senate as a great university where
in am enrolled as q student" I
feel the same way about it, 50 you
see I am attending school also.
E. C. J.
Miss Barber's class rates the high
est scholastically In her school. She
has been on the staff seven years
and is q graduate of the Potsdam
Normal School and Albany State
Teachers College.
Evening star., 1939-04-16
BELGIUM Leeds in Rodium

Belgium. with its large colonial de-
posits in the Belgian Congo, led tire
world in the production of radium
last wear,
Evening star., 1939-06-20
Morgan Named Chairman
Of D. {. Day al Fair

Thomas P. Morgan, insurance man
prominent in civic affairs, has been
named by the District Commission
ers to be general chairman of the
District of Columbia Day at the New
York Worlds Fair Monday, Sep
tember H.
Mr.. Morgan was general chair
man of the National Symphony Or
chestra campaign, has been Sc
lected for next years chairman of
the Special Gifts Committee of the
Community Chest, and has been
prominent in the Inter- American
Horse Show and Cherry Blossom
Festival He is manager of The
Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New
York.
Lawrence Williams, president of
the Board of Trade, was named by
the Commissioners to be vice chair
man of District Day.
The three District Commissioners
were named honorary chairmen for
District Day, yesterday by Grover
Whalen, head of the fair, after con-
ferences with other fair officials and
District heads.
Plans for an elaborate observance
of District Day at the fair will be
worked out by Chairman Morgan,
under supervision Of the Commits
sionerS
Evening star., 1939-06-20
Mount Alto Patients
Will Be Entertained

Mount Alto Hospital patients will
be entertained this evening by cast
members of "Takoma Talent of
1939,' which recently was presented
at the Paul Junior High School
under the auspices of the Whittier
Parent Teacher Association.
Portions of the production as
we'll as class and solo work in tap,
ballet and acrobatic dancing will be
features of the entertainment, which
will be at 7 pm. in the hospital
auditorium. The dances will be
performed by pupils of Miss Thelma
Carey. Among those who will par
ticipate are Thelma Adamson, Carol
Jean Turner, Cora Lee Rust, Doris
Joan Clark, Dorothy Mcmillan,
Margaret Kull and Sherie Sherman.
Evening star., 1939-06-20
Stat Photo.

yet" He is thinking about attend
ing Cornell, if possible, where, he
said, he could get help through an
American Legion scholarship. His
father was member of the Legion
Not all of his time has been
spent ION the books" the last three
years. He enjoys novels mystery
and aviation stories), is a bug"
on amateur photography and an ex-
pert model plane builder.
Evening star., 1939-06-20
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Evening star., 1939-10-01
Tea for Mrs. Hull
Will Be Given by
Alurnnae Group

Mrs. Cordell Hull, wife of the
Secretary of State, will be the
guest Of honor at the tea which
the Alumnae Association of Mary
Baldwin College will give We'd
nesday afternoon. Mrs. Hull will
leave Tuesday for Virginia and
will be presented with the Alger-
non Sydney Sullivan award at
the founders day program on
Wednesday, when the 9sth ami
versary Of the institution. Of
which Mrs. Hull Is an alumna,
viii be observed.
DR.. Francis P. Gaines, presi-
dent Of Washington and Lee
University, will deliver the main
address, which will be followed
by the investiture service. After
the tea for Mrs. Hull the first
program of the year will be pre-
sented on the annual concert and
lecture series.
The Secretary Of War, Mr..
Harry H. Woodring, was joined
yesterday morning by Mrs. Wood
ring and their three children,
who have been with Mrs. Wood
rings parents, former Senator
Evening star., 1939-10-01
.AYFL0WER
LOUNGE

lmcheons. 1t has become the
meeting place for "socialites," !" MEM
bers Of diplomatic and senatorial
groups, and visiting celebrities who
enjoy an extended luncheon hour
for the MAYFLOWER LOUNGE
has been dubbed the Three Hours
For Luncheon Club"-vhere one
may linger longer and later. Tho
room has been entirely redecorated.
It's . delight to the eye. The CELL
ing and walls have been acceusti-
cally treated (and the room Is now
like . broadcasting studio) o)-quiet
and toned down, 30 that surround.
ing voices do not annoy one. Plan
your fall luncheon parties there.
Call Teddy for reservations
District 5000.
Evening star., 1939-10-01

dress Of grape color and q corsage
of Johanna Hill roses and valley
lilies, while the mother of the
bridegroom was in a blue velvet
dress with a gardenia corsage.
For travelling the bride wore q
brown pin-stripe tailored suit of
wool, with a brown felt coachman's
hat and veil and a corsage of gar
denias and valley lilies. Mr. and
Mrs. Murphy will make their home
in Arlington Village, Va.
The bride is a graduate of Central
High School and of Temple Secre-
tarial School, while the bridegroom
is graduate of Central High School
and Southeastern University.
Among the out-of-town guests
were Miss Margaret Jordan, Mrs.
j. L. Bennett, Mrs. T. Philip Lloyd
and Tommy Phil Lloyd, all of
Chapel Hill: Miss Frances Bennett,
Mrs. r. c. Sennett of Richmond,
Va; Mrs. Harry E. Sheetz, jr., of
Fayetteville, N. c.; Mr.. and Mrs. c.
E. Jourdan, Mr.. and Mrs. z. v.
Waller and Mrs. E. w. Morris of
Durham. N. c.. and Miss Della Tip
ton OF Burnsville, N. c.
Evening star., 1939-10-01
Miss Upton
Married to
Mr.. Murphy
Picturesque
Wedding
Yesterday

One of the loveliest of the early
fall weddings was that Of Miss Mary
Kathryne Upton, daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. James Cleophas Upton of
Ingleside Terrace, and Mr.. John
Paul Murphy, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Joseph Murphy of Chevy
Chase, which took place last evening
at 8 o'clock in the Francis Asbury
Methodist Church. The Rev. Robin
Gould performed the ceremony,
which took place against back
ground of palms, fern and white
gladioli, dahlias and roses.
Mrs. Clinton Raynor sang the
wedding songs and was accompa-
MED at the organ by Mr.. H. L.
Krusberg.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father and wore an ivory
satin gown made on princess lines
with high neckline and a tiny
turned down collar. The bodice
came into point in front. and the
long sleeves were full at the shoul-
ders. The dress had a long train,
and the tulle veil was of finger-tip
length and held by a coronet Of seed
pearls. The bride carried a bouquet
of gardenias and valley lilies, and
she wore string OF pearls, gift Of
the bridegroom.
Miss Frances Bennett
Maid of Honor.
Miss Frances Bennett of Richmond,
Va the brides cousin, was maid Of
honor, wearing gown Of Eleanor
blue taffeta with puffed sleeves,
sweetheart neckline and a bodice
shirred at the top. The full skirt
had ruffled tiers from the waist to
the bottom in the back and Miss
Bennett wore a heart shaped hat
of the same material with velvet rib
bon bows and streamers. She car
ried a muff of flowers.
The brides other attendants were
Miss Margaret Jordan of Chapel
Hill, N. c., in a gold color gown and
hat; Miss Villa Watts of Washing
ton. in dusty pink dress and hat;
Miss Betty Burns of Washington in
periwinkle blue dress and hat,
and Mrs Robert Boyle Of Washing
ton, sister of the bridegroom. in an
old rose color dress and hat. All
the dresses were of taffeta and
identical to that of the maid of
honor. Their harmonizing flower
muffs were Of roses, gypsophila and
valley lilies.
Little Miss Margaret Ann Jourdan,
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs C. Her.
bert Jourdan of Washington, was
flower girl. and Master Thomas
Philip Lloyd. jr. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lloyd of Chapel Hill and a cousin
OF the bride, was the ring bearer. He
wore a white satin suit and carried
satin pillow. while the little
flower girl wore an Eleanor blue
taffeta dress made with puffed
sleeves, tight bodice and a long
full skirt. Her poke bonnet was of
matching material with velvet
streamers, and she carried a flower
muff identical to that of the maid
of honor. .,-
Mr.. Frank j. Murphy, jr, of
Washington was best man and the
ushers were Mr.. James B. Upton,
the brides brother, of Washington;
Mr.. George H. Grieshaner, Mr..
Maurice Joyce and Mr.. William
Murphy. brother Of the bridegroom,
all of Washington.
Reception Is Given
At Wardman.
A reception was held later at
Wardman Park Hotel, where the
room was decorated with palms and
white flowers, and the tea table
was centered with the traditional
wedding cake.
The brides mother wore a velvet
Evening star., 1939-10-01

no matter what the occasion,
whatever thought you wish to ex-
press, whom you wish to honor or
delight =. you'll always ind fitting
floral arrangements at GUIDES.
Flowers for the sickroom, the din.
ner table, the new baby, and for
your evening clothes at 1924
CONN. AVE. Phone DIS. 0450.
Evening star., 1939-10-01

from 5 to . pm. nightly-with the
most delicious foods and the most
toe-tickling music Why not make
IN evening Of it-tomorrow night2
Stay downtown after shoppang-
and meet him" at the ofIlce-and
have ft1nl There's no charge for
parking your car after pm. either.
Conveniently located s& 18th and :
9tA. Phon0 District 16o0,
Evening star., 1939-10-01
Future Debutantes
By Catherine HambIev

22d series pictures
the Capital attractive subdebutante
Miss Rosalyn will
Christmas She is the daughter Wesley
Buchanan.
level-headed with wonderful disposition and vivid
personality full of she
household She forever changing
cannot refrain from dabbing in the kitchen.
"Iyn,' who determined
wanted to be costume designer and attending
Evening star., 1939-10-01

and Mrs. Marcus A. Coolidge, at
their home in Fitchburg, Mass.
The Postmaster General, MIR.
James A. Farley, Is expected to
return Tuesday or Wednesday
from New York, where he Is
spending a few days.
The Acting Secretary of the
Navy and Mrs. Charles Edison
are in their home at West
Orange, N. j., and will not return
Evening star., 1939-10-01

reflect the beauty and dignity Of
the occasion are being engraved
at BREWOODS. Helene assures
you-BREWOOD'S finished work
will delight you. So perfect Is it
that it is worthy Of the most I'm
perial bride. Remember, you are
certain that when BREWOOD en-
graves your calling cards, an
nouncements, invitations and sta
tionery there Is perfection in
styling and correctness Is in their
execution. 1917 @ ST.
Evening star., 1939-10-01
.Cloyce K. Illusions
Are in CAPITAL

The Second Secretary Of the
United States Legation in Bucharest
and Mrs. Cloyce K. Huston, who
have been travelling in the United
States for the past month, are in
Washington. They are stopping at
the Mayflower Hotel.
Evening star., 1939-10-01

to Washington until the middle
Of the week.
The Secretary Of Commerce,
Mr.. Harry A. Hopkins. who has
been back In his Washington
home for a fortnight, had with
him for few days his brother,
Mr.. Lewis Hopkins. who left for
his home in Takoma, WASH,
early last week.
Evening star., 1939-10-01

dtnner-andS 80
how Is m Doth
she goes" . . /.
then stay ON for
din er nd
dancing and
give yourself .
new lease on
life. There's
3l.00 dinn er.
II
Evening star., 1939-10-01
N0R BUD

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larry $1.0O (and even $1.s5
pair)-for only 69c. All perfect.
New fan shades. Z, 3. 4 thread
stockings. 10 conveniently located
shops. The three downtown ones
are at 1929 r ST. 1913 CONN.
AVE, Ills G ST.
Evening star., 1939-10-01

LO q N q Z, Of
coursel There's
. veritable FASH
ion sh ", day
after day
young " o m Q n
gather there for
Chef Marc hi
for Chef Marchi-
TELLS delicious,
40
Evening star., 1939-10-01

dIlO z e Z u I i G
cabinet at h s
and massage
will re d u c e
t h ose fatty
places and
make you slen-
der, clear-eyed
and energetic.
Turkish baths,
s.. Come now
Evening star., 1939-10-01

your STOCKINGS IIOm
N o r B I'D H o s.
Terry. Because Of
NORBUD'S amazing
buying power with
IA m Gus h osiery
manufacturers and
because NORBUD
cannot advertise the
brand they can
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Evening star., 1939-10-01

College, where majorng
in hopes
postgraduate work Paris Extremely musical piano
lessons she and plays both classical
a around the world She
would like avoid cities particular
artistic appeal and of the little places
and Alexandria, She hates anything dke
the O
Evening star., 1939-10-01

nest to the distinctive foods. You'u
adore the French dinners and
the softly candle-lighted. tranquility
Of the farm. Route: Drive to 4500
Wisconsin Ave-, turn left at River
Rd.. . miles to Potomac, Nd, turn
right ! mile. Phone Rockville 3S1
Evening star., 1939-10-01

sort Of hug . (.
by taking those
suits and top
coats Of his and
those dresses of
yours (that have
been ruined by
moths, cigaret
burns. snags)-
to SOUTHERN
Evening star., 1939-10-01
Miss Clapp Returns

Miss Alice Clapp has returned to
Washington after spending part Of
the summer In Northern New York,
and has taken an apartment at the
May1ower for the fan and early
winter season.
Evening star., 1939-10-01

THE LUNTZ rev
jude ing
from the odvonce annovsce-
ments. might we'll be coIIed
The Lvnts' FroEe" or
"Shokespeore FoIlies Of 1882"
Mdsets. oerobots, horses.
songs. hounds. golden Co.'S
TUNES, ehoriots ond ensembles
ore keruIded.
Nothing is overlooked. We'll
over $4,000 hos been ex-
peaded On the Hoshins COS
tunes ond the extro high
seenery-some "a feet toh, It's
whispered.
"Yov cont be funay in
crowded seeaery." M. Lunt
hos decIored.
The lunts ore credited with
the present version Of THE
Tomine Of the Shrew" "a
shrew with fIourishes. They
odmit, however. thet they
hoven't ehonsed the text.
They merely odded q few
hossy touches song, On
ensemble. and the prologue
teolIed the induetionl.
Evening star., 1939-10-01
Miss Evelyn K. Athey
To Marry Mr.. Bradbury.

40 MStIy ME. OIduDuIys
Mrs. Charles Clinton Athey OF
Winchester, Va, announces the en-
gagement of her daughter, Miss
Evelyn Kerr Athey to Mr.. George
T. Bradbury, son of Mrs. Frank C..
Bradbury and the late Mr.. Bradbury
Of Brooklyn, N. Y. Miss Athey is =
graduate Of the Handley Schools,
Winchester, Va, member Of the
District Daughters Of the American
Revolution. and she is now secretary
to the budget ofncer. Rural Electro
fication Administration.
Mr.. Bradbury is an auditor with
Accounts and Deposits Division Of
the United States Treasury.
The wedding will take place In
January.
Evening star., 1939-10-01

wears Q size from
35A to 51A. Tailor
ed tweeds for every
day. Tailored dress
coats. And really
f1attering fur-trim-
med coats en-
hanced with Persian,
Squirrel, Carac /.
These coats are for
Evening star., 1939-10-01

don't you want to really look
lovely this fall? Then take q 80
or so day course starting tomorrow
:. at the EMILE HEALTH CLUB.
1921 CONN. AVE. Phone DIS. 1916.
Evening star., 1939-10-01

p art OF ur
everyday life
Fresh flowers
are everywhere
. on daytime
clothes on eve
ming clothes. on
hats and pocket
books, on our
formal coinures.
And ram ov~hap
Evening star., 1939-10-01

oCuuty o0tllo akAu oU1y
Massage you can trim
inches on your waist
line. hips. thighs, abdo-
men. legs, arms and
neck and all with
out exercise. You'll f1nd
the Infra-Red Beauty
Bath Blanket an ahso-
lutte wonder. Colonic
irrigations included, II
desired. 2817 18th s.
Evening star., 1939-10-01

{" rs YOUR HUSBAND
THINKING OF DE-
SERTING YOU?" Helene sug-
eests you put yourself in line for
a {,,et mi a rriolp
Evening star., 1939-10-01

tary Academy and Georgetown Uni
versity.
The wedding viii take place In
November.
Evening star., 1939-10-01

est collars prescribed By Vogue.
Sizes II to 20 and % to a. -Four
easy payment plans: Letter Of
credit, wtll-call, budget plan and
charge account. THE PAI.AIs
ROYAL third 8ooe.
Evening star., 1939-10-01
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Evening star., 1939-10-01

whether short or tall, and require
little or no alterations.
Priced from $3.50 to $3.50. So6
. llth ST. NV.
Evening star., 1939-10-01
Miss Shackelford to Wed
Mr., Harold G. Pearson,

Mr.. Harold g. Pearson.
Mrs. Mabel knight Shackelford OF
Silver Spring, Md, formerly OF
Washington, announces the engage
ment Of her daughter, Miss Grace
Louise Shackelford, to Mr.. Harold
Gregg Pearson, son of Mr.. and Mrs
E. w. Pearson OF this city.
The wedding will take place Octo-
Der 21 in the TRANSPORTATION Epis-
copal Church.
Evening star., 1939-10-01

x FIGURES NEVER LIE.
even under your slim.
est frocks-fatty spots bulge out.
And only regular exercise, steam
Evening star., 1939-10-01
Miss Margaret E. Smith
Enx1Hed IN Mr. He2HY

Engaged 70 Mr.. Heagy.
Mrs. Anne E. Smith announces
the engagement of her daughter,
Miss Margaret Eloise Smith, to Mr..
John A. Heagy, jr.
The wedding will take place Octo-
ber as in the National City Christian
Church.