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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Special Events Listed
For Y Classes

There will be several features Of
special interest offered in the pro-
gram OF Leisure Time classes at
the Y. w. & A. Friday. In the
class on flower arrangement at
ll;l5 Chiyeko Tsnsbe will discuss
the history Of japanese flower ar
rsngement Miss Tansbe Is a
teacher Of japanese flower ar
rangement and has returned very
recently from two years study in
Japan.
Instead of the usual travel talk
this week Miss Jane Rsmsoy. q
young attorney. will discuss Laws
Of Interest 20 Women"
Mrs. W. s. Burroughs viii re-
view The Brewers Big Horses
bv Mildred Walker and Swift
Flows the River" by Nsrd Jones
in the class on current books al
1918.
The other classes IN bridge. arts
and crafts. pottery. Spanish and
current events Will continue as
usual.
Single admissions for the days
program may be secured al the
Y. ". c. A.
In place Of Or. Frank Williston.
Mrs. o C. Ellis viii speak 10 the
class on public affairs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Bosses Breakfast
Theme Of Meeting
Credit Women TO Gather
tuesday at Tacoma Hotel

BOSSES Breakfast" will be
the theme for the meeting of
the Tacoma Credit Women 5
Breakfast club on Tuesday
morning at Z o'clock at the
Tacoma hotel. Mrs. Leata
Smith is chairman III charge
of all arrangements.
Mrs. +. w. Frohmsder, newly
elected president, will preside.
Committee members for the break
fast are Kate Hawkins. Corinne
Feathers and Eleanor Lenning.
Committee chairman for the
year have been appointed as fol-
lows: attendance, Naomi Evans;
education, Eva Zimmerman; men,
bership. Alfernia Allen; charity,
Leata Smith: birthdays, Ethel
Alexander: publicity. Eleanor Len
ming; historian. Wicky Wickstrom;
and parliamentarian, Margaret
May.
All members are requested TO
telephone their reservations for
breakfast TO Kate Hawkins at
BR-4l7l.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Informal Affair
f etes Bride
Former Miss Kirkwood Hon.
ored az Brewsaueh Home

Mrs. Fred Hertzberg. jr..
ella kirkwood) was honored
at a miscellaneous shower at
the home of Mrs. Don Brew
saugh recently. In the early
evening several games were
played, after which Mrs.
Hertzberg opened the numer-
Gus gifts for her new home.
Late supper followed.
Honors for games played dsr-
ing the evening were Won by
Misses Mary Msldinoff. Muriel
Allie and Katherine Kelly.
Guests included Mesdsmes Fred
Hertzberg. ST. John Callahan.
Lawrence KirkwoOd. Jack Hertz
berg. Martin Van Gephart. Mrs.
Fred Hertzberg. II and the
Misses Edith Allie. Muriel Allie
Ann Schuyler. Ann Hertzberg. Msry
Maldinoft and Katherine Kelly.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Rushees F eted
AT Fireside
Beta Phi Kappa Sorority
Enterteins Wednesday

Mrs. Clarence Killing and
Miss Maryjean Brooks enter
tanned Beta Phi Kappa soror-
ity girls Wednesday evening
at Mrs. Killings home, the
occasion being the sorority's
annual rushee fireside. Lyle
Cope and Miss Bernice Morse
were in charge of the en-
tertainment for the affair.
Games were followed by late
supper in front of the fire
place.
Members attending the affair
were Mesdames Ernest Title,
Robert Vandenberg. Clyde Alex
ander, Lyle Cope. Harold Heiser-
man. Austin Gibbons, Clarence
Killing, Norman Kelly. Robert
Bramsche, Harold Braga.
Misses Lillian Morrisse, Ca
militia Batinovich. Eunice Wash
burn, Bernice Morse, Maryjean
Brooks, Marjorie copeland, Edith
Ball Anita Ball, Phyllis Mitchell,
Mary Louise Gonyea, Helen John
son and Betty Stringfellow.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
P. |. 6. Presidents
Entertained

Members of the student board of
control of Pacific Lutheran college
were hosts to the presidents of the
many organizations on the campus
recently in the Senior Girls dor
mitory. The purpose of the affair
was to get students opinions con-
corning plans for Homecoming,
Nov. Is, 16, Il, and for the football
banquet Nov %. in the Crystal
Ballroom of the Winthrop hotel.
In charge of the discussion and
party were members Of the board
led by Pres. Bertil Billdt and as
sisted by Andy Sofa. Norma John
son. Harry Lang. Olav Sofa. Ed
ward Peterson, Eleanor Gardner,
Bud Lutnes and Annabelle Jensen.
Representing the activity groups
were the following presidents:
Delta Phi Kappa, Patricia Roning;
Delta Rho Gamma. EVELYN Stall
wick; Mooring Mast, Neil Hoff:
Lime Society. Lenore Huntington:
Drama. Jordan Moe: Saga. Virgin
ia Davis and Arne Petersen: Yell
King, Burt Thorpe; French, Phyllis
Benson, representing Pres. Bob
Herness, and WA. Arlee Rutila.
Lettermen's Club. Mary Harsh
man; Debate, Alice Ford: Viking
Club. Alahe Fosso: Lutheran
Daughters Of the Reformation.
Ruth Bengtson; Mission Society
Arlene Gjertson; Dorm BOYS. Hal
Peterson; Day Boys. Earl Plstt;
Associated Women Students. Helen
Johnson. Myrtle Crib. Valerie
Olson: German Club. Wilma John
son; Class presidents senior. John
Dsgsland: junior. Mary Loftness;
sophomore. Luther Livingston:
freshman. Bill Peterson.
After the discussion Miss Rhoda
Hokenstsd Of the faculty showed
motion pictures Of the Linfield
game and PIC. campus life. Girls
Of the senior dormitory served re-
freshments
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
P. /. c. High School
Names Leaders

To work in conjunction with the
Pacific Lutheran college student
body is the high school which re-
Gently organized new Girls club
and chose leaders for the high
school council.
Assisting the girls in the newly
formed Girls club is Miss Grace
Blomquist, assistant dean of wom-
en-, as adviser. Miss Jane Hines
was chosen president and has on
her cabinet Margaret Ann Myhre,
vice president; Alice Stockton. sec
retary-treasurer. and Verna Ander-
son. reporter.
In charge of a committee 10 ar
range for candy sale to be held
In the near future are Bernice
Leask and Janet Hauge. Una May
Clement and Anita Stuen were APP
pointed TO select letters for the
new club.
The purpose Of this newly form
ed organization is TO have group
discussions on good taste and per
sonslity and to further the sctivi-
ties OF the high school. Oct. is Is
the next meeting date.
Student OF the high school of
Pacific Lutheran college recently
met and chose Alfred Simonson
Of Astoria as their new leader.
Others assisting him are Hor-
tenz Msekie. vice president; Janet
Hauge. secretary: George Davis
treasurer, and vernR Anderson.
reporter.
lvsr johnson was selected as the
high school representative 10 the
student body council.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Benefit Skating Party
Date CHANGED

A last minute change has been
made necessary in the date of the
benefit public skating party of the
World Friendship group of the ST.
Paul Methodist church, So. 4Sd and
L streets.
The date has been advanced
from Friday TO Saturday evening,
Nov. 2. The time is $50 10 IL
o'clock. Proceeds will be used for
home and foreign missionary work.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Surprise Birthday Party
Honors Helena Hustler

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hickstein re-
Gently honored their niece. Miss
Helena Hustler. with a surprise
birthday party. Miss Bernice
Hustler and Miss Louise Hustler
assisted the hostess with the buff
fet supper. served after an evening
of dancing.
Guests included Mrs. Hickstein,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Martin. Mr..
and Mrs. J. B Babich. Mr.. and
Mrs. A Christkautz. Mr.. and Mrs.
c. Dickens. Mr.. and Mrs. C. John
son. Mr.. and Mrs. P. Jonig. Mes
DANES f Davies, E. Gustafson,
Vowel. A. F. Newman.
The Misses Joan Martin. Hattie
Hickstein. Ida Hastings, Messrs.
J. Gillespie. j. Schuss. E. Gray. p.
Taylor, Ted Hickstein, J. Sigafoos,
E. Sigafoos. D. Gustofson. L.
Nobel. and Fred Eaton.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Writers Convene
Al Clubhouse

/. The Tacoma Writer'S club met in
the Women's Clubhouse Monday
evening. Mrs. Thomas presiding.
> Ray D. Penney was program
chairman and led the criticism on
Blue Ribbons Wave" a story Of
Oregon. written and read by Mrs.
Lind Messenger. Hearts Don't
Fly" a love story. written and read
by Mrs. George s. March. Mrs.
Corinne Jones read two poems
composed by a former member,
now resident in Montana. Mrs. f..
Morrow. Mrs. u. d. Clsyberg was
hostess for the social hour. Mrs.
Robert Western poured.
Mrs. Bernice Barton will be pro-
gram chairman for the December
meeting for which members are to
send her Christmas stories.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Mrs. Russell Is Guest
OF ST. Anne's Guild

ST. Anne's guild will meet FRI
day at the Holy Cross parish audi
torium for a ] o'clock luncheon.
to be served by the women of the
parish. Mrs. William Kennedy will
preside at the business meeting
which will precede the afternoon
program
Mrs. L. c. Russell viii be guest
speaker and Will give a travel talk.
describing her visit 10 the shrine
Of St. Anne de Beaupre.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Theater Guild S
Play TO Open
Oscar Wilde Success VIII
Be First Production OF Year

The curtain will rise Thurs
dav on the Tacoma Theater
Guilds first production Of
THE Importance of Being
Earnest" by Oscar Wilde
which has been in rehearsal
for several weeks. The pro-
duetion cast. under the direc-
ton of Philburn Friedman.
has worked increasingly on
last minute details in antici-
patton of the opening night.
Mrs. Ellsworth c. Power, ticket
chairman. announces keen interest
in the advance sale Of tickets.
However. Mrs Power states tickets
for both Thursday and Friday
night performances will be avail
able at the door.
Clever scenic effects and smart
costumes will form a background
for this modern English comedy
set in and around London just
previous to the present world con-
fliet.
Mrs. Roberta Alton will be in
charge Of welcome to the patrons
OF the guild on both evenings.
Hostesses named to assist her are:
Mesdames Irene B. Johnson. Ellis
worth c. Power, Roy Bradley and
Bertha Campbell.
The Tacoma Theater Guild Is
but two years old, a non-profit
organization. and under the capa-
BILE direction Of Philburn Friedman,
a young Tacoma dramatist, has
produced several very worthwhile
plays in and about Tacoma, for
which they have received recogni-
ton in one of the leading eastern
theatrical magazines.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Methodist Women
To Gather Friday

Local Methodist churchwomen
will begin new phase in their
activity when they meet Friday
at 10 o'clock at Bethany Methodist
church to organize the Womens
Society for Christian service. Mrs.
George Gilbert will preside.
Mrs. G. c. Bleick of Fern Hill
and Mrs. f. B. Hester of Summit
will be in charge of registration.
Mrs. Charles Green will be Sec
rotary. Devotions will follow the
meeting, led by Miss Blanche Kim
nison. Mrs. f. F. Barber will sing
a solo and conduct the song SER
vice. There will be an election
of officers, in which Mrs. J. q.
Gibson and Mrs. Ray Carter have
been selected to count the ball
lots.
After luncheon. which will he
served by the Bethany group. the
afternoon session will be opened
at 100 by DR.. Charles McCaughey.
After an installation of officers by
Mrs. David Lawson. the conference
president, Mrs. Henry Skramstad
will sing. Mrs. Leslie Evans will
be organist, and Mrs. G. M. Runs
berger and Mrs. o. V. Hoyt will
take the offering.
Miss Alice Hawthorne will speak
on Methodist Women Step Out"
and Mrs. E. Paul Todd has taken
as her topic, Methodist Women
Look Around" The Rev. F. f.
Barber will give the benediction.
Reservations may be made ny
calling Garland 1925. or Garland
1898.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Cast Is Named
For TovariCh
Leagues Ner' TO Open
Nov. n in New Playhouse

Mrs. J. X. Gordon has an
nounced the cast for "Tovar-
ich," the Tacoma Drama
leagues second attraction to
be presented at their Little
Theater, No. End and | SITS,
opening the evening of Nov.
% and for seven full per-
formances.
"Tovarich" (for those who
aren't Russian -"Comrade }
is one of Jacques Devafs
greatest comedies. Paris,
where it was born, loved it.
London chuckled over its wit
~ philosophy. II took New
York by storm - storms OF
laughter. 1t ad d ed to the
fame of such stars as Marta
Abba and John Holiday.
According TO Mrs. Gordon, Hol-
lis Day viii play the part OF the
poverty stricken grand duke who
could write his check for a million
"A good check. Mrs. Day tUwards
Eeiey) will be the grand duchess
who makes such an excellent serv-
ing maid that even her employ
er's son tries to learn how TO speak
Russian.
Daisy Bryant. George Chamber
lain. Alfred Kopp. Norman Gordan,
Margaret Tullus. Louis Tullus,
Ruth Landers, Margaret McTavish.
Esther Ohlson, Grace Garland, and
George Garland complete the cast.
Many of these players are well
known to Drama League audiences.
Mrs. Gordan has directed nu-
merous plays including the popu-
lar Excursion"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Swiss Societies Celebrate
Anniversary with Dance

The Swiss Ladies and Mems So
cieties viii hold an anniversary
dance az the Swiss hall. 18th and
jefferson ave, on Saturday eve
ming. Dancing will start at $50.
There will be not only Swiss
orchestra but favorite Swiss dishes
and pastries will be served at a
slte supper.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Personal
To Fat Girls

No~ you nlzy slim down your face and
hsl1e without starvation dieting or bsck-
n5eSklng exercises Just eat sensibly and
take A2rmols under the conditions and &C
eording % directions on The package.
Aarmola Ia blets have been sold 10 the
public for more than thirty years. More tran
- enty million boxes nave been distributed
DUNG that period
Asruolz Is not a cuFe-sIl. Narmois i
only Tor adult fat persons whose fstness is
caused BY a thyroid oehcienry lhvpothyruid-
ism bot n no are otherwise normal and heal
thF. We DO not make any diagnosis as that
i the function Of your physician xho must
- consulted for thst purpose Why nof ~ -
iaSs those uxiy. uncomfortable pounds IN.
Harnaois ~sr- Get a box o. Narmols To-Day
from your druggist
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Clubs

Pierce County and Yelm Asso-
ciate Matrons, o. r. 8, will give
turkey dinner Saturday evening
for the worthy matrons and their
husbands at : o'clock in the Ivy
chapter hall at Fern Hill. Dancing
and cards will follow.
Ivy chapter, o. r. 8. will meet
Friday evening in Fern Hill Ma
sonic hall at o'clock with Mrs.
Arthur Hart and Mr.. Alfred
Hodges presiding A social hour
will be held in the dining room.
Committee in charge includes Mrs
Jack Graham, Mrs. Anna Bond
and Mrs. Jack Geisburt.
Vida auxiliary, o. T.. s., will
meet for luncheon and cards on
Friday at 1890 in the Masonic
temple. Mrs. Wagner, chairman,
will be assisted by Mesdames G.
NJ. Nedewold. William Hams and
Robert Linrothe.
Past Presidents club, Julia Dent
Grant tent No. 3 of the Daughters
of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
will meet Friday for a 1890
| luncheon at the home of Mrs. T.
/ C. Russ, 1011 So. Steele st. Mrs.
B. T. Bryan will preside at bust
ness session at ? o'clock.
Ivy camp. X. y. A. will meet
Friday in the Maccabee temple at
s o'clock Mrs. c. W. Goodier will
preside at the business session and
Mrs. f. Jensen is in charge of the
social hour.
Pioneers of Tacoma Review will
meet Monday for u o'clock
luncheon at the home Of Mrs Anna
Roberts, 5311 So. Alder st. Mrs.
John Pierce will have charge Of
the business session.
Tacoma Union Gard and Label
league will hold the second in a
series Of card parties on Friday
evening in Carpenter hall. 1912
Tacoma ave. Prizes and refresh
ments.
Security Benefit association will
meet Friday evening at o'clock
for public social evening. Late
supper and games are planned for
the evening. Mrs. Frank Payne,
assisted by Mrs. George Myers,
in charge.
White Shield Home board
will meet on Friday morning al
10 o'clock IN the home with Mrs
J. J. Geehan. president, in charge.
Circle I. Daughters of Norway.
f is sponsoring card party and en-
broidery sale Saturday evening at
Anderson hall. 51st and Pearl.
Pinochle and 500 viii be played.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Collins PIT. A. Plans
lifneu Dinner

A "jitney dinner" will be served
on Friday evening from $50 TO
7:30 by the Collins PIT. A. A
musical program will be presented
by members and students.
Reitha Gehri will present sew
eral numbers by her dancing
pupils.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Tacoma Zonfs Club
Invited 10 Seattle

Members Of Tacoma zonta club
have been invited 10 join the
Seattle members Saturday evening
for a Zonta 21st birthday dinner
at the Washington Athletic club.
On Friday afternoon Miss Anne
LAnglow will speak on Zonta CLUB
over station XVI at 4 o'clock.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Bazaar TO Open Friday

Members of the Daughters Of
America will sponsor a bazaar in
Warren hall Friday from until
l2 o'clock. Dinner Will be served
from until :. Mrs. Edwin Goodsle
is general chairman and is assisted
by Mesdames Adelbert Upright.
president: J. A. Arnold. Hugh
Greenfield. Robin OTIS. Claude Nc
Clellsnd. Henry Garretson. Thor
Tollefson. Loren Mcbride and
Harry Frazier.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Mrs. Baker to Entertain
Grsen Finger Garden Club

Mrs. Frank Baker will entertain
members of the Green Finger Gar
den club at l:3o o'clock Friday
afternoon at her home at $50 No.
Adams. Mrs. William Goering will
speak on table decorations for
Thanksgiving.
Each member II asked to bring
q chrysanthemum from her garden
for members to name.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Elizabeth Garden Club TO
Gather AZ Merfz Home

Mrs. Henry Mertz. s40e No. 2sth,
Il opening her home to members
of Elizabeth Garden club for
luncheon at l2:45 on Friday. Mrs.
c. c. Leavertson will speak on
Garden Paths and How TO Build
Them" There viii be an election
/. Of officers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Skating Enthusiasts Anticipate
First Gathering Of Winter Season
Members Of the Friday Night Skating Club
Plan Gay Parties at Lakewood Ice Arena

CARRIED in their newest and smartest skating attire
members of the Friday Night Skating club will flock to
the Lakewood ice at 10 o'clock Friday evening for
the first gathering the club calendar. Other meetings
scheduled for Nov. 1929 and Dec 90
Skating enthusiasts of the younger crowd organized the
club two years and anticipate far larger membership
this
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Lincoln Students
To Skate FRIDAY

Plans for skating party TO be
held Nov. 6 at the Roller Bowl
were made at the regular meeting
Of Lincoln's Takolah.
Adeline Bouffioux was appointed
general chairman for the affair.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
KIDNEYS
MUST REMOVE
EXCESS ACIDS
Hslp IS Miles Il Kidney Tubs
Flush Out Poisonous Waste

n you hays an exce7 of acids in your blood
yow - mlbn of kidney tubes may be over
worried. These tiny hiters and tubes orking
DAY and night TO help Nature md your system q
excsm ACID and polsoneus waste
when dlsond<r Of kidney function permits
poisonous matter to remain in your blood il
may Gauss naesing bAckAche. rheunaiio pains.
leg palma. loss Of pep and energy. getting up
niEhts. swelling. pufinezs under the eyes. head
ache and dizzine~z. Frequent scaniy pas
e.ehous fhere II something wrong with your
- kidneys a bladder.
&F kidneys may need help the .. me n bo~els
- - - your drugxisf for Doxns Pils usod sue
> oeunfuIlv by niiIicns for over 30 years They
@~uiys happy relief and viii help the Is miles Of
: Eidnsy tubes flush out pnikonous vasts from
yer 6po6. Ce9 Dean PLk- .ay
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08
Ms. Skinner TO Entertain
GArden Club

Violet Prairie Garden club will
Be entertained at the home of Mrs.
Floyd Skinner. Sales road. Friday
afternoon. Luncheon will be served
at o'clock Speakers will be
Mrs. Amanda Hardy and Mrs. VIII
Smith The affair will also be
= club birthday celebration.
Local 1sl9, United Furniture
Worker union of Tacoma, will
give q dance on Friday evening
in the Crystal ballroom of the Ho-
tel winthrop. Messrs. Roy Haynes,
William Hopping and orilla Peters
are in charge Of arrangements.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08

Security Benefit association will
meet Friday evening at S o'clock
for a public social evening. Late
supper and games are planned for
the evening. Mrs. Frank Payne,
assisted by Mrs. George Myers,
in charge.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-11-08

Tacoma Union Card and Label
league will hold the second in a
series Of card parties on Friday
evening in Carpenter hall. 1912
Tacoma ave. Prizes and refresh
ments.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-04
Italy Warns
Against Any
Sea Attack
Warning Follows Pub
LEGATION OF British and
ss''4cn~l, Naval Move
naen;s IN jAeditesran-
can, as.ii1g Fleet To
Alexandria.

Romn, May 4. -tAP)--A warming
that Italy would fight off any at
tempted attacH from allied naval
forces maSsins in The Mediterranean
was sounded today in authoritative
ItHli"D circles.
r'hit warning followed publication
of British ard French naval move
mcn1S.
The Authoritative editor, Viringlo
Gayda. wrote that the Italian nation
does MOI yet really understand eX-
actly what particular design inspired
the JOINT decision Of England and
France 20 reinforce their war lleet
in the Mediterranean"
An allied battle fleet yesterday
reached Alexandria. Egypt, in the
eastern Mediterranean near the Suez
canal.
Gayda said that it is certain that
the Mediterranean is keeping COM
pletely quiet
1T is not the first time that Italy
sees concentrated in the Med!terran-
can with openly anti-ltalian aims
fleets Of England and France operat-
ing in accordance with joint political
plan," he said.
Nevertheless. she never was i'm
pressed and has continued the free
carrying out Of her policy toward
protection Of her legitimate national
interests or defense OF her views OF
the highest European interest"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1940-05-04
Sinclair Ends
Controversy
With Mexico

Washington, May 4-(AP)-Thc
Sinclair Oil Company has reached
settlement with Mexico over seizure
Of oil properties. reliable sources
here and in Mexico City said today.
In State department circles. now
ever. the opinion was expressed that
diplomatic controversy would con-
tinue.
The other United States company
involved in the appropriation con-
trovcrsy, Standard Oil Of New Jer-
sew. has not reached any agreement,
i was said. and the belief was eX-
pressed that the department would
continue to demand prompt indem-
MITIGATION Of this company or sub
mission Of the problem 10 arbltra-
ton.
Secretary Of State Hull suggested
arbitration to Mexico some time ago
and Mexico's reply. which is under
stood to reject this suggestion, IS now
being decided by the department. 1t
will be made public tomorrow morn
ing.
The Mexico City report OF the Sin
clair settlement was that an agree
ment had been reached 20" delivery
# Mexican oil to the Consolidated
0. Company (Sinclair).