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The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-08
CLOSED

OXFORD, Feb. 7.-LP-The Ok
ford and Granville county school
boards today ordered the schools
closed until February - because
buses were unable to operate over
the water-logged county roads.
Classes were resumed Monday aft
err an eight-day suspension forced
by a 12-inch snow.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-08

at State will go to the Holman for
estry to spend a week setting up a
management plan for cutting the
timber,
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-02-08

Antiques and "old masters"
worth up to $4,000, 900 in total
value. are stolen annually.
Evening star., 1940-08-19
Mussey Tent to Plan
Tonight for Party

Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent No. l
of the Daughters of the Union Vet
Grams of the Civil War will meet
this evening at 8 o'clock at 2O15
Massachusetts, avenue NV. Plans
will be made for the birthday party
on September 16. Mrs. May Parker
will be general chairman of ar
rangements. The tent also will vote
on the money to be given for the
national president, Mrs. Bertha
Nav Droz. Plans will be made to
attend the national convention in
Springfield, Ill. September 6-l2.
Among those who will attend are
Mrs. Amelia A. Yoder, delegate;
Mrs. Alice Roberts Koch, alternate;
Miss Jessie M. Lewis. president;
Mrs. Anna Hage McElroy, member
of the National Press Committee;
Mrs. Hester Warner. Mrs. Nan
Thurber, Mrs. Kathryn c. RAIN,
Mrs. Lizzie Bassett. National Coun-
Gil member, and Miss Grace Hurd,
national treasurer.
Evening star., 1940-08-19
(Aleurites fore
RvLILLIAN cox ATHEY.

Watermelons and tung oil; who
ever heard of water and oil mixing,
but listen to this. Down IN Mlsslssl-
mi watermelons are being grown as
. cash cover crop while the tung
trees are maturing and it takes
years for the tung tree to begin 10
bring in a return as an investment!
Growers realized they had to ind
some way to offset the carrying
charges during all the years their
tung orchards were getting under
vav, Some inspired agriculturlst
hit upon the delectable watermelon
for a quick crop, to be followed by
peanuts. Watermelons were planted
this wear on a mammoth scale.
When this crop has been harvested,
the same acreage will be planted to
peanuts. With such activities, the
ground thus occupied Is yielding
large profits.
Last winters unusually cold tenn
perature in the south proved to the
growers that the tung tree could
and did weather the coldest winter
Mississippi has known in so years
The tung tree belongs to southern
China, where it is native.
The first trees were planted on a
commercial scale several years ago.
Like many other successful adven-
lures, only a few had enough faith
In their dream to make it come true.
Today more than 100000 pounds
of tung oil have been produced.
This output was from the seven
plants in the South. Two OF them
are in Mississippi and statistics
show that this State has 2,068,11
tung trees, therefore leading all
other States in which this tree has
been planted, the total number be-
ing 1852 ,361.
This valuable product is one Of
the most recent examples OF what
America can do when confronted
with a problem. For centuries we
have been dependent upon China
for tung oil. In a small area Of
this country, where climatic and
soil conditions were favorable these
trees were grown.
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the preservation of paper and wood
and it is the basis of their wonder
full lacquers and -proofing for
clothing. So we purchased what
the Chinese merchants did not need.
Our most urgent demand for 1t was
as a dryer in the best varnishes and
for a water resistant filler for fur
niture and floors The demand for
a lasting brilliant coating for auto
mobiles. decided the chemists that
tung oil was the answer
In 1905 scouts of the Agriculture
Department obtained some seeds,
and seedlings were given to those
in the restricted areas where it was
believed the almost exact climate
and soil conditions were present,
as in China.
William H. Raines of Tallahassee,
Florida, received five seedlings and
in November. 1906, planted them in
his yard One survived. growing
into a handsome tall tree. Here it
is protected by an iron fence and
carefully labelled.
Evening star., 1940-08-19

A good driver is a good citizen
You can be both and be safe.
Evening star., 1940-08-19
w. T. Winslows
Entertain at
Swimming Party

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Thacher Win
slows swimming party at their
charming home in Mclean, Va,
was a delightful success yester-
day. Guests of honor were Miss
Betty Fischer and Mr.. Grant
Boss. whose wedding Wednesday
will be an outstanding event OF
the summer. The Winslow's log
cottage at the rear of Ranleigh,
home of Mrs. WinsloW's mother,
Mrs. Randolph Leigh and Mr..
Leigh. was rather deserted yes
tercay, for the vicinity OF the
swimming pool claimed most OF
the attention. Gayly colored
tables were set up beside the pool,
and an impromptu bar was near
by. The hostess chose a Ha-
waiian print frock in red and
white for the occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Winslow will take
an apartment in Georgetown for
the coming winter. They will go
to jamestown, R. l., to join Mr..
and Mrs. Leigh for'the Labor Day
holidays. Mr.. and Mrs. Leigh,
who have leased their home. Ran
leigh to Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Lord, expect to spend the winter
season in Mexico.
Evening star., 1940-08-19
Miss Cardin Bride
OF Mr.. Cheek

Miss Bernadette G. Cardin OF
Sheldon, Iowa, and Washington was
married Saturday to Mr.. Vernon
Roy Cheek of Durham, N. c., at
st. Matthew's Church Sacristy at 2
pm. The bride was attended by
Miss Jane Mcdonald Of Grand
Forks, N. OAK, and Mr.. Cheeks
best man was his brother, Mr.. Will
liam B. Cheek of Durham.
Mr.. Cheek is a representative Of
a business firm in Washington and
his bride is employed by the Rail-
road Retirement Board. The couple
will reside here on their return
from a honeymoon at Luray, Va.
Evening star., 1940-08-19
Mrs. Jeter Horton
And Miss Horton
Leave for Maine

Mrs. Jeter r. Horton and her
daughter, Miss Louisa Horton,
left today to visit Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Randolph Sutphen at East
Hampton. From there they will
motor with Mr.. and Mrs. Sutphen
to Maine. to attend the wedding
Friday of Mrs. Horizons niece,
Miss Susanna Preston Wilson, to
Mr.. John Livingston Grandin of
Boston. Miss Horton will be a
bridesmaid in the wedding.
Mrs. Horton and her daugh-
ter are planning to spend the
winter in New York, where Miss
Horton will study at the National
Academy. They will return here
from their Maine visit in order
to lease their Chevy Chase house
and leave for New York about
the middle Of October.
A good driver is a good citizen
You can be both and be safe.
Evening star., 1940-08-19

time on steady progress has been
made in the growing Of tung trees
and the production of the oil.
Tung trees begin to bear the third
year but they reach their prime
when 8 or 8 years of age and re-
turn a fine profit to the grower. The
nuts grow in groups, and resemble
in color, size, and texture, the out
side coat of the black walnut Of the
Middle West. There are three to
five large white seeds containing
the oil. The nuts are picked from
the gronud. They are insect and
disease resistent.
Evening star., 1940-08-19
Democratic Women
TOHear DR.. Crabtree

DR.. James A. Crabtree of the
United States Public Health Service
will address the summer study group
of the Woman's National Demo-
cratic Club at its weekly session
Wednesday from II am. to noon.
His subject will be Public Health
and National Defense"
The program is open to the public.
Meetings are held at the clubs head
quarters, 1926 New Hampshire ave-
nue. NV.
Mrs. Philip F. Dodson is chair
man and Mrs. Helen Noodle is ad-
wiser.
Evening star., 1940-08-19
Natures Children
Tung Tree
(Aleurites fordi)

Today, all the tung trees now
growing in America are the husky
descendants of this survivor. In
1913 Mr.. Raines shipped about one
bushel of the tung nuts to paint
manufacturer in New Jersey. From
this amount about % gallons Of oil
were extracted. In years the COM
mercial value of this tree dawned
upon several men. B. F. William
son, an alert lumberman of Gains
vile, had a vision of this new in
dustry for his State. From this
Evening star., 1940-08-19
Knitters to Meet

The American Knitters will meet
from $50 a m. to noon Wednesday at
the Hay-Adams House. Though the
group is growing rapidly, member
ship Is still open. There are no fees
and members knit for whatever pur-
pose they wish.
Evening star., 1940-08-19

Mrs. Susie Steincamp of Bridge
port, Conn.,, is visiting Mrs. Ethel
Grimes at 3402 Twenty-second
street NE.
Evening star., 1940-08-19

Your driving requires concentra-
ton. Put your mind on it and be
safe.
Evening star., 1940-08-19
Dorothy Goodman
Is ENGAGED

DR.. and Mrs. Robert Stanley
Goodman Of Charlottesville. Va,
announce the engagement of
their daughter, Miss Dorothy
Boggs Goodman. to Mr.. George
William Smith, jr., Of Washing
ton and Orange, Va. son Of Mr..
and Mrs. George William Smith
of Orange, Va.
The wedding will take place the
latter part of September.
Slow down for railroad crossing
and nroceed cautiously.
Evening star., 1940-08-19


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Evening star., 1940-09-29
Clubs to Aid
At Goodwill
Open House
Group Presidents
To Be Honored
During Event

Three prominent women's clubs
in Washington will assist the Good
will Industries at the annual fall
open house, October ell, according
to announcements by the industries
director, w. Harold Shape.
Visitors will be shown through the
workrooms from 10 am. to 6 pm.
each day and tea will be served daily
from 3 to 6 pm.
The Women's City Club will be
the hostess organization October 9,
with its president. Mrs. Gladys B.
Middlemiss, as guest Of honor.
Members assisting will include Mrs.
Gus Schuldt, Mrs. Agnes Giles New
man, Miss Marjorie Webster, Dean
Grace Hayes Riley. Mrs. Harvey w.
Wiley, DR.. Frances Foye and Mrs.
Lyman B. Swormstedt.
The Business and Professional
Womens Club will officiate October
10, when its president, DR.. Florence
Armstrong, will be honored. AS
sisting will be Mrs. Sue S. White
Miss Eleanor M, Kass, Mrs. Grace
B. Stiles, Miss Estelle NJ Whiting,
Miss Elizabeth Mann and Miss Ear
line White.
Mrs. Ernest Humphrey Daniel
will be honored October IL, when
the District Federation of Womens
Clubs will officiate. Participating
will be Mrs. Hazel Brown Piers. Mrs
Norman McIndoo, Mrs. George
Peckham. Mrs. Edgar Merritt. Mrs
LeVerne Beales, Mrs. Jason Water
man, Mrs. John Frizzell and Mrs
Virginia White Speel.
The Women's Guild of the Good
will Industries will assist on the
Ushers' Committee for the event
Plans for this, as we'll as other ac-
tivities, will be discussed at a guild
meeting at l130 m. Friday in the
administration building, 1918 New
Hampshire avenue NV. followed
BY a luncheon in the cafeteria
Mrs. L. H. Macomber is in charge
of luncheon reservations. which
must be made by Thursday noon.
Mrs. Samuel Herrick is guild
president.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
TakOma Park Women
Will Hear Talk
On Near East

A talk on the Near East and its
relation to current problems will be
presented before the Takoma Park
Women's Club at a luncheon meet
ing at 1890 pm. Tuesday in the
Town Hall.
The speaker will be Francis Maur-
ice Anderson ofFthe Foreign Service
School of Georgetown University.
A member Of the Federal Bar AsSo-
citation, Mr.. Anderson in the past
has served as counsel for the United
States in Egyptian arbitration and
as legal advisor on the Turkish
American Claims Commission
among other posts.
Mrs. Frederick L. Pratt will serve
as program director for this meet
ing. Mrs. Clarence S. Ross has re-
Gently been appointed program di-
rector for the season. Mrs. Paul w.
Burk, the president, will preside.
Luncheon chairmen are Mrs. WAL
ter w. SWEET. Mrs James w. Burch
and Mrs. T. Davis Gates.
HosteSses will include Mrs. Sidney
A. Anderson, Mrs. L. S. Conger. Mrs.
Irwin L. Clark, Mrs. Ernest L. Gran
| dali. Mrs. G. I. Dewey, Mrs. Clar-
ence M. Fisher, Mrs. Edmund L..
! Green, Mrs. r. A. Grant. Mrs. F..
Arthur Oehm. Mrs. D. Stewart Pat
terson Mrs. Russell Ridgeway. Mrs.
r. A. Sauer, Mrs. Waldo Schmitt,
Mrs. T. j. Slowie, Mrs. A. G.. Stone,
Mrs. Arthur M. Tabutt, Mrs. G. C..
Walker and Mrs. G. Franklin
WiSner.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Personal and 1mpersonal
New Cabinet Officers and Wives
To Be HonOred October 7
BY FRANCES LIDE,
NEnpoenfS club E0ftnr

The new cabinet officers and
their wives will be honor guests
at tea the Newspaper Womens
Club will give October 7.
Five changes having been made
recently in the cabinet body;
the occasion promises TO be a
real headline" party The spe-
cial invitations were extended to
all the five. Secretary of Com
merce and Mrs. Jesse H. Jones,
Postmaster General and Mrs.
Frank c. Walker, Secretary of
War and Mrs. Henry L. Stimson,
Secretary of Navy and Mrs. Frank
Knox and Secretary of Agricul-
ture and Mrs. Arthur c. Wickard.
The tea is expected to bring
together most of the other cabi-
net officers, as we'll.
Cabinet Hostesses
Among Associate Members.
The club has always included
some of the cabinet hostesses in.
its ASSOCIATE membership, the
roster at present showing the
names of Mrs. Cordell Hull, wife
of the Secretary of State. and Mrs.
Henry Morgenthau. jr., wife of
the Secretary of Treasury, who
frequently attend club functions.
Miss Katharine Brooks. presi-
dent of the organization, will re-
ceive the guests at the club head
quarters in the Raleigh Hotel.
Washington grown Figs
A Novel Delicacy.
Neighbors and special friends
of Mrs. Frank H Buechler. men,
ber of the Business Womens
Council. are apt to receive a
treat from her during the sum-
mer. if they like fgs-and it
seems they all do
Though a scattering of trees
bearing this fruit are found in
Washington, the Agriculture
Department agrees it is unusual
for figs to grow here. Mrs.
Buechler has a flourishing tree,
however, and convincing evi-
dence that it's something of a
rarity is the delight with which
her friends, particularly South
erners, accept her offerings of
fresh. homegrown figs.
About 10 years ago her hns-
band received two small fig
bushes from friend in the
Agriculture Department. They
were planted in the shelter of
a concrete garage back of the
Buechlers' home at 4504 Thir-
teenth street NV.
After bearing beautifully, one
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Jubilee Plans
OF y. A. r.
Announced
Dinner, Pageant
And Luncheon to
Mark Anniversary
Mark Anniversary

Plans for the 50th anniversary
celebration of the founding of the
National Society, Daughters Of the
American Revolution, to be OBJ
served October 10 and II. have been
announced by Mrs. Henry M.
Robert, jr., the president general.
The events include a golden jubilee
dinner. a luncheon and a pageant
depicting the society's history.
Members are expected from every
State in the Union to attend the
celebration, which will set forth
D. A. R. accomplishments during
the past so years.
The jubilee will open with a
service in Memorial Continental
Hall, the society's first building. the
afternoon of October TO- That
evening. a dinner at the Mayhower
Hotel will have a number of the
as living charter members as guests
of honor Many will wear original
gowns of so years ago and ANUS
ing incidents in the society's his
tory will be featured on the pro-
gram.
The luncheon, limited to charter
members. the National Board of
Management and honorary officers.
will be given october II at the
Mayflower Mrs. Robert will speak
over a national hook-up at 1:50
pm, that day, to the 1850 chapters
gathered in meetings throughout
the country.
A pageant in the evening in Con-
stitution Hall will conclude the
program.
Tribute will be paid to the
founders of the society-Miss Mary
Desha. Miss Eugenia Washington.
Mrs. Ellen Hardin Walworth and
Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood.
Among the charter members who
will attend from the District is
Miss Janet Richards, who has the
distinction of having attended every
continental congress since the
founding of the society. Miss
Richards is honorary chairman of
the Golden Jubilee Committee.
Other charter members from the
District include Mrs. George K.
Bradfeld, niece of Miss Washing
ton; Mrs. Henry Williams, Miss
Lillian A. Norton, Mrs Howard L.
Hodgkins and Mrs. William M. Han
nay.
Evening star., 1940-09-29


travelled about the islands, visiting
places of interest, including the
former home of Queen Liliuokalani,
now the Governors residence, and
sugar plantations.
Two native industries greatly i'm
pressed her, wood factories and
dressmaking. The latter being
strictly feminine had a particular
appeal.
The dressmakers are Japanese" ="
she said, land extremely clever
They never work by patterns. but
can copy accurately any picture
you show them"
Describes Clever Work
OF Japanese Dressmakers.
Their speed was taking,
she added The dressmakers take
your measures and your material
on the first visit" she said. Then,
just as you appear for your first
fitting. they start cutting the gar
ment,' she laughed. There are
about six girls sewing, besides the
head of the house, who cuts out the
dress as you wait, throwing different
parts of the garment to the girls.
These are quickly fitted, and within
an hour you can leave, wearing
your new dress if you desire"
Mrs Smith brought home many
attractive models including silk
print sport dresses. and glorified
"holoku," the native feminine gar
ment, originally a plain Mother
Hubbard. which the Hawaiian wom-
en- were encouraged to wear by pio-
neer missionaries. shocked by the
brevity of the native costume.
The new "holoku" is very chic.
well-fltted to the figure and made
with long. graceful train. Mrs.
Smith declares it is very popular in
Hawaii. not only with the natives
but with the white women, who have
adopted the garment for dinner
wear. The colorful materials. de-
signed by native artists offer many
different patterns, with the hibis-
Gus, the national flower, predomin-
ating in the motifs.
Natives Are Skilled
In Working With Wood.
The wood factories, where the
native koa wood is made into a
variety of attractive articles both
ornamental and useful, were of
particular interest to Mrs. Smith.
They make charming dishes and
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Mrs. Hull
To- Christen
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Will Preside at
Launching of
President HAYES
Continued From Page D-1.)

Headwaters Farm. is their favorite
place, and who seldom leave their
home even for short time. except
on business, are spending their usual
quiet week end out at the estate,
which is near Olney. Md
The Secretary of Agriculture and
Mrs. Claude r. Wickard are enjoy
ing week end in New York. They
will return early this week. and Mrs
Wickard will be entertained at sew
eral parties during the week Mrs
Posey T. Kline will be hostess at
luncheon Tuesday in honor of Mrs
Wickard. and Wednesday Mrs. Glen
Clifford will entertain the new cabi-
net wife at luncheon Mrs. Kline
party will be held at the Kenwood
Country Club, and Mrs. Gifford's will
be at the Democratic Club.
Mrs. Wickard. who originally is
from Indiana, will have visiting her
next week an old friend, Mrs. Harry
Schmitt of Logansport, Ind.
The Secretary of Commerce and
Mrs. Jesse H. Jones. who have an
apartment at the Shoreham Hotel
are among the few cabinet families
who are remaining in town this week
end. The Secretary of Labor. Miss
Frances Perkins, also will remain in
the Capital.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
OAR. Chapter artl'
And Style Show

The Dorothy Hancock Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, will give benefit card party
and style show at 2 pm. October
IA at the Woman's Club of Chevy
Chase headquarters The regent,
Mrs. John w. Townsend, is assist
ing the Entertainment Committee.
headed by Mrs. Eliot C. Lovett. Mrs.
George Clarke Ober, jr., is in charge
of tickets.
The chapter will open its season
with luncheon at 80 pm. Tues
day at Olney Inn, hostesses being
Mrs. T. R. Buchanan. Miss Laura c.
Harlow. Miss Mary H. Harlow and
Miss Helen " Harper.
The Abigail Hartman Rice Chap
ter is making plans for a card party
to be given in November for its
CroSsnore school scholarship fund.
The chapter will meet at the D. A. r.
chapter house at 8 pm. Tuesday.
with the state regent. Mrs. Harry c.
Oberholser, as guest speaker.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Two PenwOmen Added
In Latest who's Who"
Tea for New Members

The Literature Section of the
Womans Club of Chevy Chase will
give tea for members recently
added to the club at 2:30 pm. Tues
day at the clubhouse. Vesta Eales,
book reviewer, will be the honor
guest and will give short talk. Mrs
Edwin Hahn is chairman of the
section this year.
The first general meeting of the
club will be held October 16.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
General Activity
IOf Residents
In Rockville

ROCKVILLE. Md. Sept. %
Miss Marian Wyman of Columbia
S. c., is at the home of her cousin
Mrs. j. Somervell Dawson, Jr., and
Mr.. Dawson. in Rockville, for visit
of several weeks.
Former Sheriff G Ellington Bell
and Mrs. Bell have returned after
spending some time in New York
City visiting the fail.
Mrs. Cramer A. Burck and Miss
Harriet Mcfarland have returned to
Rockville after visiting the New
York Fair and spending some time
at Atlantic City.
/ Mr.. and MIS-. FRANK D. Lelzear OF
Rockville are back from Cincinneti
where they spent several days.
Mrs. Edwin Smith jr., Of New
orleans has been visiting her moth
er-in-law, Mrs. Lucy Smith, ano
other relatives in Rockville.
Miss Minnie Yearley returned tc
Rockville early in the week after
a stay of several davt at Atlantic
City.
Miss Matte England of Rockville
and Washington, who spent some
time in New York visiting the fair
has returned.
Mrs Dan Quackenbush of LIE
Sueur. Mimi, arriven in Rockville
during the week for an extended
visit with her mother, Mrs. Car
| Eastwood
Mrs. Harriet Bastable entertained
at bridge in her home in Rockville
| Tuesday afternoon.
The Rev. Warner P Thompson
pastor of Liberty Grove Methodist
Church, Burtonsville. has returned
| from a vacation of several weeks ir
Florida.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Mrs. V. E. Holcombe
To Be Guest Speaker

Mrs. v. E. Holcombe of Charleston
w. Va, will be guest speaker at
the first meeting of the Women's
Auxiliary of the American Medical
Association at II am. Wednesday
Officers of the auxiliary include
Mrs. Daniel L., Borden, president;
Mrs. Caryl Burbank, first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Harry Anderson, second
vice president. Mrs. Leonard Good
man, recording secretary; Mrs. Har-
old Downey, corresponding secre-
tary, and Mrs. Henry Hornthal
treasurer.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Birthday Party
In Silver Spring

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. M. D.
Esh in Silver Spring was the scene
of birthday party last Sunday for
their granddaughter, Brenda Lee
Beach. the 1-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett C. Beach of
Bancroft, Va.
Guests of honor at the party were
Mrs. Mary L. Acton. mother of Mr..
Esh, and Mr.. Livingston Smith,
father of Mrs. Esh, the great-grand-
parents of the baby.
Evening star., 1940-09-29
Democratic Club
To Hear BrVsOn

Representative Bryson of South
Carolina will speak on the Issues
of the Campaign" before the
Women's National Democratic Club,
Thursday at II am. Mr.. Bryson,
who was recently renominated in
the Democratic primaries in his
State. is a member of the House
conference on unemployment, as
well as chairman of the Subcom-
mittee on archaeological Change.
Mrs. Hale T. Shenefield. who is
working in the national campaign
and has been sent by the National
Committee to Maine and other
States, will preside and discuss re-
actions of women to some of the
questions Of the day.