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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-09

Embassy, DIR. Ratael FOenteS, the
First Secretary of the Dominican
Legation and Sonora de Vega, and
the Second Secretary, Senior An
dres Pastoriza, jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Pell
Will Give Buffet Supper.
Senior and Sonora de Brea Mes
sina will be honor guests again to-
night. when the Assistant Chief OF
the Division of European Affairs of
the State Department and Mrs. Rob-
ert Pell will give a buffet spper party.
Sonora de Brea Messina will be en-
terrain at the Britist war relief
luncheon tomorrow at the Sherman
BY Mrs. Clarence Grovesnor and to-
morrow evening Mr. and Mrs. Aldace
Walker will be their dinner hosts.
The new Minister and Sonora de
Brea Messina will leave Friday for
Mexico City.
The new Secretary at the United
Sates Embassy in Buenos Aires and
Mrs. Sheldon Thomas also are be-
Ing feted at numerous farewell par
ties. Mr.. and Mrs. Michael McDer-
mott will entertain at cocktails Tor
them Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-09

Miss Kate Gideon Colt, long a
member of the Ladies Board and Of
the D. A. R., will conduct the tree
planting ceremonies. Following this,
tea will be served in the Van Ness
Cottage and the guests will be
taken on an inspection Of the
buildings and grounds.
They are especially invited to
visit the Children's Museum in the
basement of the Gould Cottage,
which has for a number of years
been an unusual feature of this in
stitution. Among its items is the
spade used by Mrs. Calvin Coolidge
on the occasion of ground-breaking
for the work on the new orphanage
when it moved from the city out
to Hillerest in 1927.
Mrs. Huston Thompson is In
charge of general arrangements for
this celebration Mrs. William J.
Father. jr.. will be in charge of
the tea table, and Mrs. John A.
Selby heads the committee in charge
Of the production of the pageant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-09
British Ambassador Ranks
AS Busiest Diplomat
Marques of Lothian Devotes
Much Time to Benefits
For Embattled Empire

Probably diplomat Washington today Is his Britannia
Lothian finishes
presiding OF to another
Although such Dement'S Is done by
organizations for the aid OF Britain the
whether affair." and often
benefits How the
Ambassador Great Britain maintain MS
smiling activity Of wonder to all who see
his calling Mr.
concerning his nation
Will Fly to New York
For Another Benefit.
host to the members OF the polo
played Park Polo Field at benefit
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Residential
Washington
News Notes
Mrs. Vernon Louvre,
And Mother to
Leave for Texas

Mrs. Vernon LoWrey and her
mother, Mrs. Samuel H. Burnside.
will leave today by motor for Fort
Sam Houston, Tex, where they will
attend the wedding of Mrs. Lowrey's
niece. Miss Patricia BARLEY. to 1t.
Philip Rawlings. U. S. A. Friday,
Mr.. Lowrey will join Mrs. Lowrey in
time for the wedding, making the
trip south by plane.
Mrs. Lowrey and her mother will
remain in the South for sometime
making a series of visits.
Miss Edna Boyden MillWard has
as her guest Miss Eleanor Carroll Of
Newport. R. l.. and Frankfort. Ky.
Miss Carroll, who is the daughter
of Capt. Penn Carroll. U. S. N,
and Mrs. Carroll. resided in Wash
ington several years ago and was
a popular member of the young
service set.
Miss Carroll and Miss Millward
we're both bridesmaids in the we'd
ding of Miss Martha Corbin Jones
Reading to Ensign Walter Hahn
Kreamer which took place at the
All Saints Episcopal Church in
Chevy Chase on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs William Montague
observed the 50th anniversary of
their wedding Saturday evening at
an informal at-home.
Mrs. Montague is a native Of
Alexandria and Mr.. Montague came
to Washington from st. Johns. New
Brunswick, and now reside on Madi-
son street.
Mrs Leo Kasehagen entertained
at dinner at her home Saturday
evening in honor of her son and
daughter-in-laW, DR.. and Mrs. Leo
Kasehagen. Sd. of Tamaqua. Pa,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin M john
son and their son, Jean johnson.
The Johnsons have recently come
to the Capital and are residing on
Houston avenue in Silver Spring.
Mrs. johnson is sister of Mrs.
Kasehagen, Sd.
Miss Tracy Williams of 2722 Con-
necticut avenue will return today
or tomorrow from New York City
where she has been staying at the
Hotel Commodore since last week.
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q front-roW Seat-the AWbaSsaoor
now must prepare for the next group
of benefits. Next week he will fly
to New York, where another Bundles
for Britain benefit is to be held
October II at the Waldorf Astoria.
Plans Are Under Way
For Autumn Ball.
Already plans are being made for
the British War Relief Society's
autumn ball, although it will not take
place until November %. 1t will be
held at the North Wales Club, War
renton, Va, Again Lord Lothian is
expected to lend his presence as we'll
as his name to the event for which
Mrs. Paul Mellon is general chair
man. Her associates are Mrs. Robert
Young, vice chairman; Miss Jane
Wilbur, secretary, and Mrs. Robert
Fletcher, treasurer. Mrs. Raymond
McGrath and Miss Jane Wilbur head
the Supper Committee, with Mrs.
Stacy Lloyd in charge of decorations
chairman. Tickets may be obtained
from Mrs. Mellon at Oak Spring,
Upperville, Va.
Ambassador Will Have
Guard Of Honor.
At the event next week in New
York, the Ambassador will have
a guard of honor, drawn from a
group of charming New York debu-
tantes with Miss Katharine NORTH
mer as chairman. Lord Lothian
will preside at the auctioning of a
gift sent by Queen Elizabeth for the
event, and proceeds from this affair
will go for the purchase of surgical
instruments. serums and other sup
plies to England.
Bundles for Britain has adopted
the bombed town of Ramsgate. Kent,
in England. and is sending the in
habitants clothing and food, and
the organization also is sending
wooden articles to the enlisted men
serving in the North Sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-09
Barbara Davenport
And Mr.. StrOmsem
Are Engaged

Mr.. and Mrs Frederick NJ Daven-
port of this city and Clinton, n. Y,
have announced the engagement Of
their daughter, Mis- Barbara Bourne
Davenport, to Mr.. Karl E. Stromsem,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Stromsem
of San Pedro. Calf.
Miss Davenport attended the
Dwight School in Englewood, N. j..
and was graduated from Simmons
College, Boston. For several years
she has been engaged in medical
field work with the Health Security
Administration here. Her father, a
former member of Congress. is
chairman of the Government Coun-
I'll of Personnel Administration. The
prospective bride is a granddaugh-
ter of the late John E. Andrus. for
mer Representative in Congress from
New York.
Mr.. Stromsem was graduated from
Pomona College and received his
doctors degree in political science at
the University of California. At
present he is member of the educa-
tional staff of the National Institute
of Public Affairs
The wedding will take place In
Washington late in November.
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The Towards Visit
The GrOSVenOrS

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Howard of
Newport, R. l., are stopping for
week with DR.. and Mrs. Gilbert H.
Grosvenor at Wild Acres, their home
IN Bethesda, Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard are en- route
to Nassau in the Bahama Islands
where they will stay for part of the
winter Their trip South will in
clude Today stop in Charleston,
s. c., and a short stay in Miami,
Fla.
DR.. and Mrs. Grosvenor returned
last week from a summers tour of
the Southwest and the national
parks.
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Mrs. Mac Greer
Is Entertained

Mr.. and Mrs. Cabot Coville in
vited a few friends for cocktails
yesterday in honor of Mrs. Darcy
Mac Greer, wife of the Canadian
Charge d'Affaires in Toxic, Japan.
Mrs. Mac Greer is the guest of
her father, Mr.. Wharton Lester,
for a short stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coville formerly
lived in Toxic and their guests
were several former residents Of
Toxic who now live in WASH
ington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coville are oc-
cupying the residence of Miss
Rose Greeley in Georgetown I'M
til their new home in Massa-
chusetts Park is completed.
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Goes to Conference

Mrs. Benjamin Sparks of 1907
Clifton street NV. will attend the
third annual regional branch con-
ference of Flora Stone Mather Col
lege. Western Reserve University, in
Cleveland, Ohio, tomorrow through
Saturday. Mrs. Sparks is the re-
gional branch delegate from the To-
cal branch of Mather Alumnae.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-09
Mrs. Smith Hostess

Ms. c:.lith, widow of Gen. A. +.
Smith, was hostess yesterday at an
informal luncheon, her small num-
Der Of guests being asked to meet
Mrs. Moseley Harris Of West Point,
who is visiting Mrs. George Simonds,
widow of Gen. Simonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-09
Party Will Celebrate
Inauguration Of New
President in Cuba
DR.. Pedro Martinez Fraya to
Entertain Tomorrow; Dinner
To Honor Irimescus

international situation diplomats In Washington
Al the American countries.
Ambassador DR. Pedro Martinez Fraga who just back
afternoon honor
held holiday de
will be the WeknoWn Cuban pianist George
viii Philadelphia the
o Be
Dinner Tomo
the diplomatic will be the
Nine mescu will
Yugosavia and Nine Foitch The DOM
Minister Messna who have been
dinner
Ambassador
Others included the
Aao Dominican Minister
Counselor of the Mexican
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-09
w. H. Kings Return

Senator and Mrs. William H. King
have returned to Washington after
spending several days with DR.. and
Mrs. Huron w Lawson in their
summer home, Bear Den Lodge. on
the mountain above Bluemont, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-09
for Havana

The Minister of Czecho- Slovakia.
Mr.. Vladimir Hurban. has gone to
Havana to attend the Inauguration
Of the new President of Cuba.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-09

Beginning in January. 1941. there
will be 274 regular weekly airline
flights between the United States
and South America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-10-09

1t is believed that the cotton boil
weevil emanated from Mexico to the
United States about 1892.
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dresses by prominent speakers be- fore the conference, and conclusions reached at thls meeting are seen by Eugene P. Thomas, President of the National Foreign Trade Council, as laying the foundation for the future trend of American and world trade.
 That trade and business will be the highlights of the conference is noted in the announcement that these top officials and business men will ir- clude in their agenda discussion of CD Effect of war on our normal European and Asiatic trade: @ Trade prospects in Latin America and other neutral areas: t3 Trade and foreign policy in the Orient: tD The Philippine Islands-keep then or leave them?; (O Neutrality and it's effect on our foreign com mercial relationship; and (6) Ameri- can merchant marine as redistri- buted by the war Other topics re- lative to finance, consumer producer problems, and future paths of Am erican foreign policy will be reveal td later.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-18
SECOND BEST

Republicans profess to find great encouragement in a Gallup straw poll which shows them on top in IT States with PA electoral votes, while the Demo- crates hold an edge in only 31 States with BIT cleo toral votes The trend say Republican friends is away from the New Deal landslide of 1886, in which the Democrats carried every State except Maine and Vermont
 It seems to have dim memory of the Republicans taking similar comfort from the results of a straw poll taken four years ago. That poll had Landon remember him?) actually elected over Roosevelt.
 No matter how noble showing the Republicans may have made since November 1886, having PA electoral votes against 317 is like holding second best poker hand You cant win with it except by bluffng-so our COP neighbors are trying that
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-18
HOROSCOPE "The stars incline
 bat do not compe"
SUNDAY, MAY 19

Adverse planetary aspects dom- mate today. The clergy may find church attendance small and con- gregations indifferent. There is a sign promising to constructive or ganization work in the churches The people will turn more and more to religious solace.
 Heart and Home: There is a sign that presages impatier 3e un- rest and discontent in tl1e family circle. Outdoor recreat.ons are rec commended. III considered decisions may be made by parents who should exercise wisdom in dealing with their children at this time. Girls and boys will be susceptible to TO- nance that is premature from a practical point of view.
 Business Affairs: AS the week is promising for buying and selling, this is a time to plan for summer. The stars presage much travel in the United States. Hotels will profit greatly through an unusual num- Der of conventions great anasYmall. The idea of making the most of good times will encourage. spend- ing. <
 National Issues: Public health will receive increased attention. Strange variations in common di- seases are indicated and an au- tumn epidemic is forecast. Under nourished children will furnish an urgent cause in many States to un- dertake relief movements for the protection of citizens of the future Reorganization of all branches of Government work for the aid of the indigent will be thorough and better conditions appear assured.
 International Affairs: Astrolo- gers emphasize the fact that this is period of transition for the peoples of the world, Until the last O1 nlne trlneS Of uranus. ana Nep- tune takes place March II, 1943, there is little hope of satisfactory adjustments of international con- flicts Changes throughout the na- tions will include territories, finan- cial systems and economic rela- tions. a5 ea hdn
 Persons whose birthdate it is have the augury of year of pros- perity and happiness. Many may become interested in public affairs.
 Children born on this day prob ably will be courageous and enter prising, popular with both sexes and able to make the most of all opportunities.
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MONDAY. MAY 20


 Astrologers read this as a doubt full day in planetary direction, but a benefic aspect dominates. Nep- tune is in adverse sway and the average mind may be bit muddled regarding world happenings.
 Heart and Home: This should be a fortunate sway for women who will be stimulated in the perform ance of kindly acts at home and in the public service The seers em- phasize the importance of careful training for girls who should be prepared for efficient work in profession or a trade The future will cause women to be wage earners in greater numbers than in the past, they prophecy. In the new order of things debut will mean the beginning of job.
 Business Affairs: There is a promising sign for all who pro- vide entertainment for the public Theatres should profit through the entire spring and summer as the people seek forgetfulnesS of war horrors in varied amusements. Mu- siciaEs will benefit, for bands and orchestras will be in extraordinary demand. Trade should be satisfac- tory and prosperity should con- tinue with certain limitations. National Issues: Neutrality is to run into many snags at sea. Warm | ing is given that subversive influ- ences will gain greatly in the United States. In national politi- cal conventions secret agents of | foreign foes will be numerous. Treachery on the part of an Am erican is forecast as a result of a long -nursed grudge. Patriotism will be expressed in many speech and many an unselfish deed. International Affairs. Britis h statesmen will be overwhelmed by widely separated difficulties and will desire to obtain substantial aid from the United States. Sharp fluc- tuations on the stock exchanges in European capitals will affect Wall Street which may have fre- | quent financial headaches. Large loans to foreign nations are prog noSticated
 Persons whose .birthdate it is have the augury of year of pro- gressive effort. The young may be obstructed by their elders who do not realize that new age is dawning.
 l Children born on this day may be strong-willed, reserved and diff ficult to direct. These subjects of Taurus are likely to be extraor- dinarily gifted, practical and indus triouS.
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Of Course We Have Plans
Cincinnati Enquirer

What is the matter with Representative link ham of Massachusetts? Has he just discovered we have plans for the possible movement of troops from New York Harbor? Does he not know the favorite occupation of the War College? What does he think the War Department does in tinies of peace?
 Generals Admirals, and bright young officers, with flair for strategy have worked out plans in detail for all kinds of contingencies. And have the armies and navies of every other country. That is their job No knows in advance what may happen and these careful plans part of pre- paredneSs.
 All of us hope to keep out of war, but it is well for us to be ready for anything that might pos sbly could happen. If MT Tnkham has ideas to the contrary, it shows that the good old common sense with which Yankees were supposed to be en- doWed was omitted in his
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-18
IN THE EDITORS MAIL

The days mail brings these choice bits to the desk of the Empires editor
 From Tampa Florida-"Dear Editor am work of Peace Through it our nation give glory and a creative message to the world We have U.SA. Department of War constantly thinking, planning, working drilling practicing for war, disability de- structon and death. Why not have an US.A. De- partment of Peace, an inspiration. example, leaven and laboratory for peace and peace activities based upon the Economies of the Universe American ideals American principles American freedom and the spiritual values found in the of all material things. The time to begin is to begin Peace comes by thinking things I have dedicated my Howdy Thinks Music Game to the establishment of an LISA Department of Peace. I also now and here with make a patriotic call to every man, woman and child of the United States for Song of Songs for Peace Please send me any thoughts whatso- ever or song poems c; music challenge Europe to make a Peace Songl etc"
 From ontario Cafornia-"You invited Saturday June 1st-to Ontarios 1940 all-States an- nual picnic. Bring your lunch and enjoy the day, served on this famous picnic table, more than two miles in length extending down the laWn-covered, pepper-tree shaded parkway of Euclid Avenue, one of the worlds most beautiful double-drlVe thorough fares Do not miss this unique parade of States provided for your entertainment. Coorful floats, bands strolling musicians and delightful entertain ment represent ing each State in the union Canada Mexico and Alaska
 From Duluth Minnesota---"The recently enacted Gold Revaluation Act providing for the revauation of the Netherlands Banks gold is given effect for the first lime in the weekly return published this week The gold reserve has risen from 1,023,- O55 0oO florins to 244672o oO0 florns The act pro- vides that part or the revauation profit should be available for the general purposes of the Dutch treasury and in particular for covering special de- fense requirements"
 Wonderful thing our United States mail service.
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20 YEARS AGO fmE HIT EMPIRE
MAY Is, 1920

 mining operations O. Seattle Alaska for
 by the Sea Salvage Company Canal tender for the The to be raised window of the L. taken position stenogapher in the office
  of to the Governor inaugurate his Tenakee Hot Springs boatse his sprint a extended it's full length The after had been dumped the beach andin
 George pioneer estate Valdez
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Ten-Day PrOmissory Note
Philadelphia RecordD

IPT0IadeIpnIa HeCOfUJ
 It is reported that Mussolni has assured our Ambassador that Italy does. not contemplate going to war. At least not in the next 10 days
 Is the report true? We answer that question with another: Does it matter?
 Suppose Il Duce has given Ambassador a To-day promissory note for peace, what reason is there for putting any faith in it? Il Duces record of broken promises and ruthless aggression is inferior to Hters only in the sense that Il Duce has tackled foes who were almost completely helpless to start with
 If II Duce chose to go to war however, prom ise would hardly deter him. And if he had any such present intention, would he have told Am baSsador so?
 Peace in the Mediterranean depends not on Mussonis promises but on British naval power
The Daily Alaska empire., 1940-05-18
Daily Lessons in English v v. L. GORDON

WORDS OFTEN MIsUsED Here SWELL tang) a SWELL Say, Here IS an book hada ENJOYABLE time
 OFTEN MISPRONOUNCED: welt as ROSE in unsreed) accent first syllable
 OFTEN NISsPEILED: (activity); Exercise (to pe) OR.
 SYNONYMS: Amabe aabe agreeable, pleasing, kindly
 WORD STUDY: a times and it yours Let us our vocabulary word each Todays word believing slight evidence lhe only os advantage of an is credulty' Sydney
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LOOK and LEARN say c. GORDON

only animal the North Ahieiai ioai' i"" tanned before coming of white men? 9 Which President by Charles Guteau? That American colony known as New S"eoeh a kleptomaniac?
 What is the only entirely in the Southern Hemisphere?
 ANSWERS: The dog A Garfield. Delaware. 4 A person who has insan propensity to steal Australia.
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WUUCkV EIIUUCtIL ROBERTA LEE

,o. O Does being that good conversation  A. claebox be empty headed ana Wesome half much De so that those that he would talk more
 Is eating to break few soda crackers or but the soup?
 A.
 O. formal visiting days in large cities?
 Monday to Friday, inclusive
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STATION IDENTIFICATION

San Francisco has Chinese language radio station, KSAN which broadcasts speeches and music primarily for the 10000 inhabitants of the city's Chinatown It is the first regular Chinese broad cast originating in this country
 It is said you can recognize the program and distinguish it from all other US radio broadcasts because at the beginning the announced says some thing like: "Ho la mar, gorkwa; gorkwia, Ho la mar"
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Presidents Listener"
 Is 10 Talk
Sumner WeIIes Coming 10 Coast for Important
 Convention

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, May 18.-- Sumner Welles, United States Un- derSecretary of State, will come to the Pacific Coast especially to ad- dress unique meeting of Americas foremost business men and foreign traders at the National Foreign Trade Convention to be held in San Francisco in July.
 Added significance to the Welles decision to speak at this conference of business men is noted in the an- nouncement that MT. Welles, the Presidents official listener" will be accompanied by Assistant Secretary of State Henry F. Grady, Raymond H. Geist Chief of the Division of Commercial Affairs in the Depart ment of State, and Warren L. Pier son, President of the Export-Im- port Bank of Washington, D. c.
 It is recalled that Secretary Grady was the man behind the successful | framing and culmination of the much discussed Reciprocal Trade Agreements which have twice won the approval of Congress, and are now in effect with g foreign nations
 The presence of these three top ranking Government diplomatic and trade officials, and the promised at- tendance of other Federal officials in high quarters is seen, by business men and foreign traders who plan to participate. to indicate the de- gree of importance with which the Government considers this Conven- tion.
 With no expected let-up in the pursuance of the present world wars and the nearness of the important l940 Presidential election, the ad-