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Evening star., 1940-02-11
Flat Feet and BuIgy Abdomens
Ruled Out for All County Police
Montgomery Requirement Extended
In Physical Examination Order

cal requirements outlined In the civil
service examination adopted last
fall by the Board Of County Com
missioners for candidates in the fu-
ture. Now the same requirements
are to be applied to the older mem
bers Of the force.
Il believe our men are physically
fit," Mr.. Whalen said, "but I don't
want to lose good policeman be-
cause OF over or under weight, or
some other deficiency that can be
corrected between now and the time
the examinations are held"
Mr.. Whalen said he expects to
confer with County Health oticer
v. l.. Ellicott soon on preparing a
manual Of helpful health hints to
aid ofncers in keeping At. Some time
IN the future, when money Is avail
able, he hopes to At up q room in
the courthouse as q gymnasium.
In the old days, policemen got a
lot of exercise walking their BEATS"
Evening star., 1940-02-11

onicer on the force, Mr.. Whalen
explained, must take q physical ex-
animation, and those who do not
pass. according to the new civil
service law passed at the last Legis-
lature, must be retired at half pay.
The examinations probably will
not be held until May, but his warn
ming was issued far enough in ad-
vance to give the men on the force
ample time to take of or put on
weight and correct any other de-
fects that might prevent them from
qualifying.
No physical examination was re-
quired before the present law went
into effect last June. Some mem
bers eon the force never have taken
a physical examination, although
service records in some cases are
approaching the 20-year mark.
Flat feet and protuberant abdo-
mems were barred by the new physi-
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Presbyterian Church
Missions Institute
Maps Years Work
Forum Hears Report
Urging Action in
Foreign Fields

Representatives Of the majority Of
the Presbyterian churches Of this
city yesterday attended a luncheon
and Foreign Affairs Forum" held
in the Y. w. G. A., as part Of the
Foreign Missions Institute being
conducted here by Presbyterians.
The luncheon was sponsored by
the Woman's Presbyterian Society
and Mrs. Wilbur La Roe, jr., its
president, presided. The forum was
conducted there by the Rev. DR..
William p. Schell, leader of the team
Of board secretaries and foreign
missionaries.
A report declared now is the
time for the church to take advan-
tage Of the strategic situation pro-
duced by war conditions. Evan
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Pof Huron Ceremonies
Paw Honor 10 Edison
~ N. Associated press.

~ the Associated PreSS.
PORT HURON, Mich, Feb. 10
Hoop -skirted women and whiskered
men paraded here today as Port
Huron celebrated-in the style Of
Civil War times-the memory of its
famous son and genius, Thomas Alva
Edison.
The glamorous affair. held in con-
nection with the premiere here to-
night of the movie Young Tom
Edison" brought a score Of notables
to the city, and Mickey Rooney, lead
ing man of the picture, was con-
spicuous among them.
From Detroit came train almost
duplicating the one on which Mr.
Edison who spent his youth here
worked as butcher boy" between
1859 and 1864. Today Mickey, Holly
woods 19-year-old star, sold the ap-
pies and newspapers. At numerous
stops he made platform bows. The
train, from Henry Ford's Greennelo
Village, consisted of a wood-burnine
engine, q baggage car and two
coaches.
On a sounder once used by Mr.. Ed
ison a teiegraphic message express
ing regrets at his absence was re-
ceived from Secretary of the Navy
Charles Edison, son of the inven-
tor. Secretary Edison attended q
luncheon in New York of the "Edi-
son Pioneers" an organization oi
Mr.. Edison's former associates.
Today was the 93d anniversary Of
Thomas Edison's birth.
Evening star., 1940-02-11
$50, 900 FederoI Suit
Lost by Cottlemen
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
DALLAS, Tex, Feb. J0.-Federal
Judge William H. Atwen held IN
favor Of the Government today in q
$750,00o damage suit brought by
Texas and Oklahoma cattlemen for
alleged injury to their livestock be-
cause Of Federal dipping practices.
The litigation has been in the
courts since 1895.
Judge Atwell held that Govern
ment inspectors, who had charge
of dipping in 19l8-1922 in an at
tempt to wipe out cattle ticks, had
given testimony the plaintiffs had
not sufficiently shaken. The inspec-
tors had testified the dipping solu-
tion and the methods used were in
perfect order. 81
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Rainbow Veterans Ask
Designation Of Week

The District Commissioners have
been asked to issue a proclama ton
designating February Ia. to a. as
Rainbow Division Veterans Week. +"
IN commemoration of the 22nd an
nlversary Of the 42nd (Rainbow)
Divisions initial engagement with
German troops in France as well
as to honor the divisions heroic
dead.
On February "a the District of
Columbia Chapter. Rainbow Di-
vision Veterans, will be host at the
divisions 18th annual Tri-State Re-
union, to be featured by a banquet
In the Ambassador Hotel.
James E. Witherite, the chapter
president, appointed Harold Barn
hard Rodier, national editor of the
Rainbow Reveille, as general chair
man for the reunion. Mr.. Rodier
has named 1t. Col. Arthur L. Smith,
U. 8. A., retired, as vice chairman,
and group and other chairmen as
follows:
SAAAASA AN0pAOAAdA CS1OCllG JdCk "A.
Clarke of Baltimore chairman for
Maryland attendance; National Ex-
ecutive Committeeman William By
mum Hit of Roanoke chairman for
Virginia attendance; Permanent
Honorary President Walker H. Col
ston and Honorary President Bern
ard v. Rhodes, co-chairmen for Dis
trict of Columbia attendance: Past
National First Vice President Bentley
Mulford reunion secretary and chair
man of publicity; former Chapter
Pre- Oscar Avelin jackson,
fin; and budget chairman; Mai.
Ivy Albert Pelzman, entertainment;
M. Manning Marcus, speakers; Col.
Davis G. Arnold, program and
Vice President Walter E. Fillman,
arrangements.
Serving also on the whole COM
mittee, as its ex officio members, are
National President Elmer F. Neagle
and the local chapter president,
Mr.. Witherite.
Evening star., 1940-02-11
New Bethesda Librar
To Hold Open House
tuesday al SP.M.
High School Quarters
At Present Hove
5000 Volumes

The Bethesda CMd) Library viii
open its doors to the public at ar
open house Tuesday at pm. te
which the public is invited, Mrs
Walter E. Perry, secretary Of the
board of trustees, announced yes
terday.
Arrangements for the ceremony
are in charge of a committee headed
by ]. Henry Hiser and including
Mrs. Arthur B. Metcalfe, Irving M
Day and Thomas D. Lewis. The
library is on the main floor of the
Bethesda Chevy Chase High School
on the East-West highway and
will be opend with 5000 books, 1850
Of which have been donated.
Brief talks will be made by
Thomas w. Pyle. principal of the
school, and Emory H. Bogley. chair
man Of the board of trustees. Mrs.
A. B. Foster, treasurer of the board,
will unveil q placque dedicating the
library to the community. Other
trustees are Mr.. Hiser, James Sieser
Mrs. William Winkler, the Rev
Francis I. Cockrell, Samuel Syme
and Mrs. Perry.
Use of the library will be free to
residents of the Bethesda fire tax
area, who are paying for its
establishment and maintenance
through a tax graduated from
cents per 500 valuation this year,
to 4 cents next year and cents
thereafter. Those residing outside
the taxing area may obtain cards
at fee Of 81 a year, Mrs. Perry
explained.
The library will be open Wednes-
day for securing registration cards.
Books will be loaned starting Thurs
day. during the regular hours from
to 8 pm. Miss Dorothy Annable
will be librarian and Miss Ruth
Caplan assistant.
The first meeting to establish the
library was held in the Bethesda
County Building November ls, 1888,
at which Miss Ruth Shoemaker. 1,
member of the county delegation to
the Legislature, presided. A steering
committee composed of Miss Shoe
maker. Mr.. Sieser, Carey E. Quinn,
John A. Overholt, Frederic p. Lee.
Mrs. B. Peyton Whalen, Mrs. Foster.
Anthony Gould, Mrs. John Werner,
MRS. Louis Abbott and Mrs. Perry
was formed to enlist the interest of
various civic and religious groups,
From these community groups an
advisory committee of 40 was formed
later and organized support for the
project. A bill authorizing collection
OF a library tax was introduced by
Miss Shoemaker at the last session
OF the Legislature and passed with
the support Of the county delegation.
Evening star., 1940-02-11
Baldwin Works Official
Leaves $22l.45Q Estate

BY the Associated Press.
ADELPH HIA, Feb. TO-
Samuel M. Vauclain, former chair
man Of the Board Of the Baldwin
Locomotive Works. left an estate
valued at 1921 ,45O.
In a will written three months
before his death last Sunday. Mr.,
Evening star., 1940-02-11

vauclain bequeathed the; estate to
his family. !: h
During my lifetime" hi wrote, II
made donations to various charit-
able and education institutions and
for that reason no charitable .dona-
tions are included in my FilHs
Evening star., 1940-02-11

Between 20 and 30 were the dan
xerous ages for District drivers last
year. Twenty eight deaths In the
1889 traf1c toll involved automobile
drivers between those ages.
Evening star., 1940-02-11
BY BEN H. PEARsE.

Montgomery County policemen
will have to know their calories as
well as their misdemeanors as q re-
suit Of a warning issued yesterday
by Police Civil Service Commissioner
B. Peyton Whalen.
Between now and May 80 every
Evening star., 1940-02-11

Between 20 and 30 were the dam
gerous ages for District drivers last
year. Twenty-eight deaths in the
1889 traffic toll involved automobile
drivers between those ages.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
Mr.. and Mrs. Scriven Hold
Open House on Sunday

Mr.. and Mrs. Gordon Scriven, 571
SandalWood Drive, held open house
Sunday at their home where many
of their friends gathered to enjoy
this pleasant form OF hospitality.
The house was particularly love
ly with its Christmas decorations
which included the handsome light
ed tree and the mantel with its
stars, candles, and the three stock
ings waiting for Santa Claus.
Mrs. Scrivens' appointment for
her buffet table was exceptional:
the centerpiece was an elaborate
house and snow scene all made from
candy and lighted by tapers in red
and in green. The canapes ana
the huge cut glass bowl filled with
foamy eggnog contributed their en-
tire share to the charm and color
of the table
Mrs. Edgar Martin, Mrs. Scrivens'
sister. presided at the buffet table
as Mr.. and Mrs. Scriven received
their guests.
Guest List
Those invited to this charming
affair were: Dr. and Mrs. Philip
Hodgkin, Dr. and Mrs. Sem Bacon,
DR.. and Mrs. r. C. Clemons, DR..
and Mrs. Norman E. Dupont, Mr..
and Mrs. S. Emmitt Allen, Mr.. and
Mrs. l.. j. Goree, jr, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. c. Diller, Mr.. and Mrs Robert
w. Ware, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Heinecke, Mr.. and Mrs. Neal Gavin,
Mr.. and Mrs. P. L. Moore, Mr.. and
Mrs. Van Trease, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles p. Delp, Mr. and Mrs. Cal
Rector, Mr.. and Mrs Walter Me
Call, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Paul Eyer,
Mr.. and Mrs. Percie Thacker, Mr..
and Mrs. Charles A. Bratton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Nuffer, Mr..
and Mrs. Floyd Stevens Mr. and
Mrs. Homer Jenkins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ellis GoolSby, Mr.. and Mrs Martin
C. Wahl, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Keller
man, MI. and Mrs. Bennett Bryant,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Lederman, Mr..
and Mrs. Glenn Simmons. Mr. ana
Mrs. p. C. Oswalt, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Oswalt, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Ogle, Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Martin,
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
BY LUCIE NEVILLE
EA Service Staff Correspondent


HOLLYWOOD.-Y You don't have
to worry about rieXt spring and
summers clothes. They'll be won-
derful.
I have just seen the new resort
things, made by the West Coast
designers, and I'll 60 on record
that they are honeys. Since they
are, spring and summer clothes are
sure to be, too.
Of course, after seeing such spec
tacular foolishness as jingle bells
on the toes of evening slippers and
Slithery hula skirt to wear over
bathing suit, it may seem like
new low in enthusiasm to shout
about twin skirts for those week
end, three-and-four-piec outfits.
But I think it's smart of the de-
signers to give you both a short
skirt for day and sports and a
long, full one to wear at night, in
combination with the usual bolero,
bra and shorts costume. They're
doing it in everything from cotton
play outfits to silk jersey posing
costumes.
Another skirt idea that hasn't
been done before is Agnes Barrett's
"broomStick' skirt, copied from the
Navajo ones of giddy colored, small
figured cotton. Nine yards for a
skirt with a deep, pleated hem
ruffle. They aren't hung I'D in
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
Title Co. Gives
AnnuafPa ar+y

One of the incest of the tradi-
tional pre-Christmas parties is the
annual buffet luncheon which
friends of H. R. Anderson and the
Security Title Insurance CO. enjoy
each year.
Fortunately. considering the rain,
the party this year took place two
days before Christmas instead of
the usual day before. Some 100
friends gathered at the office, 678
Main street, where they enjoyed
a tempting buffet luncheon served
by Mrs. Anderson and the women
OF the office who made charming
mattresses in their dainty white
aprons.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
Stars Winter Togs Hold
Promise of Big Summer

your closet but have their waist,
bands neatly rolled round a broom
or mop handle, SO that the narrow
pleats stay in; looks just like
paper umbrella when it's stood in
a corner.
Besides the cotton skirts, there is
solid red, very soft thin silk one.
Either the short or the dinner
length will look fine with q plain,
loW-necked, short-sleeved white lin
en- blouse.
If styles don't seem to be set,
or to follow one nationality, don't
think the WeSt-coaSterS are wan
dering around in a daze and don't
know what their rivals are doing.
LOuella Bellerlno'S collection in
cludes ideas from Mexican, Hawai-
ian, Mayan, Chinese, Hopi and
Polish costumes, because each New
YORK store jealousy demands
something different" from her.
1 liked best the coats and jack
cts, which she adapted from some
native costumes she bought from
the Polish Relief Fund people.
They're soft white wool, lined in
red cotton, branded in silk braid
and embroidered in wooden wild
flowers.
DIRNDLS ARE
BEING EASED OUT
I'm happy to report that dirndls
are being eaSed out by a peasant
dress that has long, princess line
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
En+ertains for
House Guest

Complimenting her cousin and
house guest, Miss Margaret Harri-
son cf st. Louis, Mo, Mrs. H. r.
Richmond jr., cf 1912 Ell Centre
avenue, entertained recently with
a dessert bridge party.
Mrs. Richmonds house and table
were charming with their holiday
decorations which made a gay set
tig for the party.
Covers were laid for the guest of
honor, and for Mosdames william
G.. Duflock, Russell Yeager, Barney
Foote, Homer Spear, John D. Jack
son, Miss Agnes Huff, Miss Emma
Jean Payne and the hostess.
High score in the bridge game
was won by Miss Huff, second by
Mrs. Dutlock, and low, by Mrs.
Foote.
Miss Harrison plans to remain
until after the first of the year
when she will return to her home.
She will join the other members of
the H. H. McKim family Christ
mas day, the family dinner party
taking place this year in Brawley
with Mrs. Frederick j. Trude as
hostess.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
Job S Daughters
Schedule Dance

While Christmas occupies the GEN.
ter of the stage, there are still nu-
merous holiday events attracting
attention, one of which is the Jobs
Daughters dance scheduled for Sat
urday night in the Masonic temple.
"A Handful of Stars" is the theme
for this party which promises to be
one of the gayest Of the vacation.
Sunday Jobs Daughters will give
tea from $50 to 5 at the Eugene
E. Anderson home, 635 Wensley.
Present members of the bethel and
all past members are invited and
invitations have been sent out to
them and to all past guardians.
Those who do not receive invita-
tions. due to change in addresses,
etc, have been asked by Jane Pool,
honored queen, to regard this news
paper announcement as an invita-
ton and to be present for the party.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24

bodice with the skirt attached low
enough so that the bunch" starts
at the hip-bones. Generally, lines
are simmer, though 1 haven't seen
any of those sausage-casing TUNES
except in ultra-ultra dinner suits.
Shoulders are padded but don't
look like muscle-machine ads
just squared and fairly broad.
Suits use the push-up sleeve
lot, and many play-dresscs have
Wrist-length sleeves for non-suu-
burning. Shorts are longer and
straight, without pleats-don't ask
me how they cut them but they're
marvelous-or full and gathered 20
look like skirts. Stacks aren't as
straight tailored, but this years
don't transform fat girls any more
than last years did
One change that ought to please.
women is the switch from dusvy
shades to clear, bright ones-pep-
permint and pimento red instead
OF tired pink. Newer than faded
blue in denim is a clear Quaker"
gray, especially if the gray is a
demure playdress with a saucy pair
OF bright red short pants under it.
There arc some ccol dark green's.
a brick-dust and a deep French
blue that Will be nice for hot days
IN town. Big splashy flowered
prints are back in pique; pastel
plaids are lovely in celanese Sheers
Tor afternoon and hatless dinner
frocks. Also, there are more s9ft
silks in small prints and pretty"
colors than I've seen in years; they
call for straw hats and iced LEM
onade.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
Pie easant Evening
For Auxiliary

Boyce Aten unit, American Legion
Auxiliary was one of the many or
carnations nearly rained out Mon
day evening, too few members be-
ing able to attend to make a quor-
um.
Phil Holman, county INDECENT Of
ficer, who was to have given talk
on rehabilitation of disabled eX-
service men, will give his address
later in the season. Rehabilitation Is
the theme for all auxiliaries for this
month, and Mr.. Holman, having
wide experience in this type OF
work, will be able to give the mem
berS vivid picture of the work
among the service men.
Mr.. Holman was present and
talked informally to Auxiliary mem
bers as they were seated about the
fire, enjoying the refreshments in
tended for the social hour follow
ing the meeting.
Boyce Aten unit meets next on
Monday Jan. 13.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
1t All Came True
Attracts Bio Crowd

That PreSbyterianS are perse-
vering people was we'll demonstrat-
ed Monday night when, despite the
storm, good sized audience
watched a very nearly complete
cast from among the Sunday
school pupils depict the pageant,
1T All Came True"
The church was beautifully dec
grated with holly wreaths, baskets
OF greenery and tall red candles in
many branched candelabra, and
The stage was set as a living room
with fire burning brightly in a
fireplace before which sat the Sun
day school superintendent, played
by Mrs. j. L. Townsend, who, tired
and sleepy, was trying to figure out
a scheme for Christmas pageant.
She falls asleep and the spirit of
christmas, played by Miss Vir-
glnia Hinson, enters and calls up
her helpers: the Christmas bells,
who had caught the echo of the
Angels song, to spread the good
tldlngS: Christmas trees, to hold in
their branches all the gcod gifts
of the world; the Christmas candles
to shed the light of peace and good
Will to all the dark corners of the
earth.
She awakens to find it has been
no dream, and white gifts from the
sunday school are brought to the
'front.' where they are laid about
the cradle which is revealed at the
rear of the stage.
A tree and Christmas treat was
then given the young folk in the
church basement.
Mrs. E. T. Clymonts was respon-
slble for the very Lovely costumes.
The pageant was written and dir
ected by Mrs George w. Thomas
and children taking part were
Mary Virginia Aiken, Viola Backus.
Imogene Martin, Rocella Ritter,
Dorothy Ann Mitchell, Evelyn Lew
Is.
Mrs. j. D. Townsend substituted
Tor Mrs Stephen Her, Sunday
school superintendent, who is i'll
with the flu. Others were Betty
Sue Hunter, Wanda LeFevre, Jane
Harris, Janet Hines, Ann Rae HAM
mond, Betty LeFevre, Betty Baxter,
Marllyn Mullins, Beverley Holmes,
arlene Jones, Helen Lewis.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
Christmas Program
For Ladies Nieht

Tall red candles intertwined with
streamers of chrysanthemums and
pyracanthus berries provided lines
of light and color on the tables at
the California hotel Monday night
when the Cactus Gavel Toastmas-
ters club entertained their ladies.
Christmas songs by Alfred Spicy,
for which James Fisher played the
accompaniments, added to the holi-
day occasion.
H. II. Anderson, club president.
introduced Russell Richmond, toast
master for the evening. Richmond
introduced the following speakers,
who talked about various phases of
Christmas: w. T. Livingston. B.
Dinsmcre, Al Charvoz, Bill Outlook.
Malcolm Macurda, and Don Young.
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
CALENDAR
TUESDAY

Christmas Eve service, 1870, Chris
tian church
Christmas eve service, 1880, Grace
Lutheran church
Midnight Mass, st. Mary's Cath
Oiic church
Midnight service, 11:3O, st. Paul's
Episcopal
WEDNESDAY
l. V. COmmandery No. 81, 8, Mas
Onic temple
Christmas services, and 10, st.
Mary's
Christmas services, 10, Grace
Lutheran
Eiks Christmas party, $3.50. Unit
ed Artists and HOltville theatres
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24

Rain and mud outside make the
CHEEKY glow of the fire, the soft
light of many candles and the
sheen and color of the Christmas
ornaments and decorations even
more attractive as they contrast
with the gloom and the downpour.
Imperial Valley, rain OF shine,
Is ready for Christmas with its
homes festive with their lighted
trees and their many gay decora-
tlons, while in refrigerator and cup
board are all the delicacies ready
Tor the holiday dinner Wednes-
day
More than ever before, Christmas
is a family day this year, and resi-
dents of the valley are preparing
either to be with their relatives
away from home or have their
guest rooms in readiness for the
welcome visitors who are en- route
to the Imperial Valley to spend a
gay day regardless of the weather.
In every conceivable hiding place
and grouped about the tree, gaily
wrapped presents brave in their
tinsel and gorgeous Wrappings are
intriguing reminders of the day
that is to come, day, that as far
as the young members of the family
are concerned, is only too, slow in
arriving.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis 3. McManus
are entertaining Christmas eve
with an open house ignoring Mrs.
McManuS mother, Mrs. Frank G.
Weir of San Diego, and a sister
Miss Doris Weir of San Francisco,
both of whom are former valley
residents and whose many friends
will be delighted to see them again.
On Christmas day, the McManuS
home will be the headquarters for
family dinner party.
DR.. and Mrs. Burton Brock will
have Mrs. Brooks family, the r.
H. Cary's, formerly of El Centre,
as their guests Christmas day, the
j. E. Brooks and Don Brooks spend
ing Christmas eve with the Burton
Imperial Valley press., 1940-12-24
Open House at
HuIse Home

Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Hulse are hold
ing open house Christmas day
at their home on the San Diego
highway, and rain or shine, will be
ready to greet their guests, from
10 am. to 2 pm. The driveway
to the house has been graveled for
the occasion so that there vii, be
mo danger of cars being mired, and
in addition, the Hulses have made
arrangements to have the cars
parked for their guests so that if
the weather should be bad, there
will be no difficulties.