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Evening star., 1941-07-22
HeadIey's Condition
Still Critical After
Blood TRANSMISSION
Doctors Abandon Plan
To Remove Bullet
Patient Weukens

The condition of L. Coleman
Headley, 26, acting track coach at
the University of Maryland, who was
shot during an argument at WASH
ington Boulevard tavern near Dorsey,
Md, Sunday night, remained critical
today as efforts to probe for the .38-
caliber bullet, lodged near his spine,
were abandoned.
Physicians at a Baltimore hospital,
where he was taken after the shoot
ing. gave him a blood TRANSMISSION
yesterday in preparation for the
operatio to remove the bullet, but
abandoned their plans when his con-
dition repeatedly grew worse.
State Police Sergt. Wilton May
said a man booked as Guy Con-
stanene, so, of Baltimore, was ar
rested two hours after the shooting
on warrant issued by Magistrate j.
Lewis Thompson charging him with
assault with intent to kill Mr..
Headley.
Magistrate Thompson also issued
a warrant for the arrest of Ben
jamln Ruth, 7l-year-old colored
watchman at the tourist camp on
charge of carrying deadly weapon
openly and with intent to injure
some one. He was released on $500
bail.
Sergt. May said witnesses told him
Mr.. Headley and John E. Cullen. Jr..
son of a former Baltimore news
paperman, were playing a slot ma
chine in the tavern.
The sergeant said he was told that
they teased the proprietor about the
machines payoffs and an alteration
followed in which six shots were
fired, one striking Mr., Headley in
the chest as he attempted to grab
the gun.
Evening star., 1941-07-22
Slayer Of Woman
To Die in October
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
HARRISBURG, Pa, July a.
Gov. James yesterday fixed October
n for the execution by electrocution
of William j. Earnest, convicted of
murder in Montgomery County
The State Supreme Court has up
held the verdict
Earnest was convicted April II
for the bludgeon Staying of Mrs.
Ethel Angler Atkins, 34-year-old
waitress whose first husband is a
member Of the prominent Duke to-
bacco family.
Her body was found last Septem-
Der "a.
Mrs. Atkins first husband was
John Cicero Angler of Baltimore
Md, by whom she had twin boys
They were divorced. Later she
married James Atkins, Philadelphia
bricklayer.
Evening star., 1941-07-22
Congress in Brief
TODAY.

Senate:
Considers legislation to empower
the Navy to establish plant -protec-
ton forces at naval shore establish
ments.
Special committee investigating
pensions hears Chairman Altmeyer
of Social Security Board.
Special Defense Committee con-
tinues survey of preparedness effort
Military Affairs Committee con-
siders proposal to extend beyond one
year training period for selectees.
House:
Considers authorization of $780,
100000 for additional naval shore
facilities.
Military Affairs Committee slated
to consider selectee legislation and
property seizure bill
Naval Affairs Committee hears
Rear Admiral John H. Towers on
defense program.
Public Buildings Committee con-
tinues hearings on authorizing $780,
100000 additional for defense hous-
ing
Evening star., 1941-07-22
Philippine Scholar Asks
U. 5. to Keep Control

The United States should not re-
lax its control of the Philippines
until the present emergency is over
a Philippine lecturer and scholar
told students of Maryland University
summer school yesterday at College
Park, Md
1t would be criminal folly" tc
grant Philippine independence until
larger problems in Asia and Europe
are settled" declared DR.. Diosdado
M. Yap.
Withdrawal of the United States
from the islands. he predicted, would
be followed Immediately by Jap
anese attack to take them over.
Evening star., 1941-07-22
2, 500 Star Carrier Boys
To Be Eeted Tonioht

Some $500 carrier boys and their
helpers of The Evening Star will be
guests of the paper at their annual
outing tonight at Glen Echo amuse-
ment park. At the same time $50
colored Star carriers will be enter
tanned at the Howard Theater.
The newsboys will be treated to
five hours of fun and refreshment
at the park beginning at 7:15 o'clock.
In addition to free tickets to vari-
Gus features at the park, the boys
will be given carfare to and from
the park.
Colored carriers will assemble at
the Howard Theater at o'clock
and will be given tickets to the stage
and screen show and so cents with
which to buy refreshments.
Evening star., 1941-07-22
Amlie Enters Race
For BoIIes' House Scot
nv tn. A.son;,t.Sp pr.

By the Associated Press.
MADISON, Wis, July 22.-For-
mer Representative Thomas Amlie,
twice member of Congress as a
Progressive, filed nomination papers
as a Democrat yesterday for the
congressional seat vacated by the
death Of Representative Stephen
Bolles.
Seven Republicans were among
the 10 who filed papers before
deadline yesterday. The special
election will be held August 20.
Evening star., 1941-07-22
Mrs. Woodring, III,
Is About the Some

TOPEKA. Kans.. July 22.-The
condition of Mrs. Harry H. Wood
ring, seriously i'll after a sudden op-
GRAFTON, was described today by
hospital attendants as about the
same"
The wife of the former Secretary
OF War and Kansas Governor spent
fair night after a second blood
TRANSMISSION.
Evening star., 1941-07-22
.WJR Signs Up Harmon
As Sports Director
the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
DETROIT, July 22.-Radio Station
WJR of Detroit announced today
that Tom Harmon. University of
Michigan all-America halfback, had
signed a contract as its sports direc-
tor. One of his first assignments
will be the broadcasting Of the eight
football games on his alma mater s
l94l schedule.
Harmon, now in Hollywood making
picture-"Harmon of Michigan. A."
negotiated the radio contract with
G. A. Richards. president of WJR.
whose home is in Beverly Hills, Calf
Evening star., 1941-07-22
Ship Survivors Reach Spoin

VIGO, SpaiR, July % (P).-The
Spanish fishing vessel Nuevo Elisa
arrived here yesterday with 25
members of the crew of 164 of the
3.l74-ton British steamer Malver-
nian, which was sunk July about
20 miles of the Portuguese coast by
a German plane.
Evening star., 1941-07-22
Ten Dead in Air Crash

BELFAST, Northern Ireland, July
"a tP).-Ten persons, including six
members of the Women's Auxiliary
Air Force Service, were killed last
week end, it was announced today, by
the crash of Hudson bomber into q
canteen after hitting a nearby
telephone post.
Evening star., 1941-07-22
Executions in YuqosIuvio

BERLIN, July % (R).-D.N.B.,
official German news agency. said
today in a dispatch from Belgrade
that "a large number of Communist
agitators and Jews were shot after
discovery of a sabotage attempt near
the Yugoslav town of Valjevo.
Evening star., 1941-07-22
Air Station Lond Condemned

NORFOLK. Va. July % LPJ.-
Moving to expand even more the
already doubled area of the naval
air station, the United States yes
terday filed papers of condemnation
in Federal District Court for an ad-
ditional 227 acres OF land.
Evening star., 1941-07-22
Court Assignments
DISTRICT COURT.

In any cases where postponement
of the hearing of a motion is to be
requested, notice should be given
the motions clerk not later than
2 o'clock the afternoon before such
motion is set for hearing. 1t will be
the policy of the court not to grant
postponementS if the aforesaid
notice is not given, except when
extraordinary conditions have pre-
vented the giving of such notice.
Roll call of motions will be at
Gas am. as heretofore has been
the practice.
Motions-Justice Bolitha J. Laws.
Assignments for tomorrow:
In re John r. Ramsey: writ.
In re Justus S. Wardell; to con-
firm sale.
Buccholz, etc. VS.. Schundler: at
torneys, Cummins-Neagle; Koehne.
Duke VS.. Turner ct al; attorneys,
Wilson; Miller.
Dunnigan VS.. Dunnigan; attor-
neys, Lawson, jr.-WilSon.
Kennedy VS.. Kennedy: attorneys,
Bowman; Friedman-Boardman.
Criminal Court No. l.
Justice Goldsborough.
Trials
United States VS.. Louis 3. Ford.
United States VS.. Benjamin Wig
fill.
United States VS.. Roy Battle.
United States VS.. Bertha M. Will
liams.
United States VS.. Vance William
SON.
United States vs.. William Mar
shall.
Evening star., 1941-07-22
Weather Report
Furnished by the United


District Of Columba-Fair
Maryland and vrgniaFair
West vgna-Far and tonight; increasing
Evening star., 1941-07-22
SIuttery
Continued From First Page)

official record credit for meritori-
Gus service"
Policeman Slattery, somewhat
abashed at being called before q
congressional group, walked slowly
toward a seat in which q dozen or
more Of his superiors sat during the
three week investigation of the Po-
lice Department.
Come on, officer, we want to
congratulate you on the remarkable
piece of work you have done" said
Chairman Schultz. sit down and
tell us about it."
Describes Making Arrest.
Slowly and distinctly, Pvt. Slat-
terry, more calm now, narrated the
details-details showing that about
four or five hours before the attack
was made on the young woman and
her soldier escort he had ques-
toned a man because he was a
stranger" on his beat.
Throughout the Investigation
Chairman Schultz insisted that If
policemen became acquainted with
the people on their beats and could
pick out Strangers" they would be
in a position to solve more crimes.
Policeman Slattery pointed out
that the man he questioned last
Saturday afternoon had a card case
containing his social security card
and pamphlet containing the park
rules of Hudson County, N. j., where
he formerly worked.
The next day when I was given
description of the man who had
committed the crime and was told
he had card case, it started things
going around in my mind" he said.
L went to the bottling plant where
the man had told me he worked,
and sure enough, the fellow was
there. I arrested him as a suspect.
Later detectives who questioned him
were given a confession that he
was the man who had committed
the crime"
Attended Police School.
Chairman Schultz inquired what
instruction he had received in po-
lice work and criminal investigation
He said he attended the Police De-
partments training school for three
months while 1t. Callahan was
in charge"
He referred to Harvey G. Gala
han, now captain of the First Po-
lice Precinct, who made the sensa-
tional charge before the subcom-
mittee during the investigation that
the department is only IS per cent
efficient and harbors "Gestapo"
which spies on other officers.
Pvt. Slattery explained that In
structor Callahan stressed during
his lecture course the importance OF
Evening star., 1941-07-22
Report for Last "a Hours.

Record for Last "a Hours.
tFrom noon yesterday to noon todayD
Highest, 81, at $50 pm. yesterday.
Year ago, 90.
Lowest, 63. at b:45 am today. Year
ago. rs.
Record Temperature This Year.
Highest qs, on July .
Lowest, Is, on March Is.
Humidity for Last "A Hours.
From noon yesterday to noon today
Highest, "a per cent. at $50 am today
Lowest, AZ per cent, at 4:50 pm. yes
terday.
River Report.
Potomac Riyer muddy, Shenandoah clear
at Harpers Ferry; Potomac slightly muddy
At Great Falls today.
Evening star., 1941-07-22
The Sun and Moon,

IhS sun Ahd MOON.
Rises Sets
Sun, today 500 7.9S
Sun, tomorrow - 500 1:2S
Moon, today 3:32sn 6:O3 m
Automobile lights must be turned on
one-han hour after sunset.
Precipitation.
Monthly precipitation in inches in the
Capital tcurreRt month to date):
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-27
GOVERNOR WILL 4t.. SPEAK HERE ON ;
 MEMORIAL DAY
Program, Parade, Grave Services Planned by
 American Legion

Juneau will pay respects to its war dead in Memorial Day ceremon- ies in which Gov. Ernest Gruening will deliver the main address. The program will be held at 10 o'clock Friday morning at the Capitol The atre.
 The Memorial Day parade, under the auspices of the American Le- gion, will start from the Federal Building, march to the theatre for the program, go to the Alaska Dock to scatter flowers on the water and then to the Legion plot at the Cemetery for services. Marchers will include the National Guard school tand, Legion, Auxiliary, Sons of Le- gicn and Boy Scouts. Bert Lybeck is chairman in charge of the ob- servance.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-27
.AL|.A,5kA !. HERE. ]:
 FROM SEATTLE. 5E|:.Al l l

t"
 Arriving from the South with 24 passengers for Juneau, the steamer Alaska, Capt. O. c. Anderson and Purser Dave Doran, docked here at 10 o'clock this morning.
 Passengers arriving from Seattle were MT. and Mrs. c. w. Croasdill, Walter Croasdill, Mrs. K. Dalsanto, Mrs. George Dischee, Mary Ellen Dunnigan, Mrs. G. R. Goshaw, Fred R. Geeslin, Mrs. J. M Creamy, Mrs. William Spicer, w. T. Sratton, Olive Trower, B. Vailett, Albert Vile, A. R. Wolf, w. E. Beckman, Hardin R. Glascock, Matt Grahek, John M. Jackson, c. Karoff, Charles Knud- sen, Nick Koloff, Roy McPeep and Herbert Richman. '9ts
 The vessel sailed for the Vest ward at three o'clock with 40 pas sengers booked from Juneau fol Lynn Canal and Westward ports
 Passengers sailing for Seward OIItll aOQlcLiotti, AACS A<hAAiohA, o' P. Anderson, Samuel Nietni, Sam Hill, George Love, George Salo, Will liam Heino, Mike Tomanso, Bob Dunnington. Mrs. George Lingo, Joe Bevanda, Chris Bailey, Joe Pretzl w. R. Mulvihill, J. o. Chandler Beatrice Mcconnell, Mary B. Perry Dan Dubich, Don Gallagher, H. R Glascock, and R. Brogsteadt.
 For Skagway R. Hansen, H Hood, Ray Day, J. Emanuel, MT! and Mrs. J. c. Molyneaux, Jennie Home thka, E. Whitehead, Mrs. J. Jack son, Nancy Blake, Sister Phillipa Mrs. Kirmse and Joan Molyneaux
 Fer Haines-EugeEe Ritchie, B. F Kane and Bob Vemeire.
 For Valdez-Joe Eide and H. o Hostetter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-27
WEATHER SYNOPSIS

scattered points Southeast Aeuan Islands and southern Being Sea extreme northern Alaska Clear partly cloudy gen 24 hours Southeast Alaska southern Sea at scattered Yukon and Kuskokwm Valleys Cook Inlet precipitation recorded inch Temperatures generally throughout Alaska The lowest temperature reported Generally overcast skies with some rain moderately ceilings sibiies vailed morning Kechikan airway.
 weahe chart indicated low center cf 54 degrees north ITS degrees west with
 shifting extending this center east south southwestward to expected to quite rapidly portion the front expected to high center 3062 inches located degrees with ridge extending through the Gulf of Alaska into the Interior.
 Juneau May '28 4:O8 sunset 9:43
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-27
MERCY FLIGHT .MADE.T0 GET
 ILL RADI0MAN
Pilot Dean Goodwin Rush. es Tenakee Man 10 Ju-
 neau for Medical Aid

Another roaring mercy flight was made by local pilot today as Dean Goodwin winged into Juneau late this afternoo with Dermott OToole, Alaska Air Transport radio operator at Tenakee who had be- come disabled with an illness at Tenakee and was rushed to Juneau for immediate disqualification.
 The radioman, who was met at the seaplane ramp by an ambul- ance, became ill yesterday, could not operate his radio set today. Early this morning call from Tenakee came over asking for a flight to pick up the operator. Dean Goodwin took off in the Bellanca to return with the sick OToole.
 At press time today the radio operator had been taken to the hos pital and was under the care of Dr. c. c. Garter. Exact nature of his illness is not given.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-27
pAALodesiar LeayesB Bound
 For r'5eatiIe

Carrying six through passengers rom Fairbanks to Seattle and stop ing in Juneau for four passengers rom Juneau to the South, a Pan American Airways Lodestar roared ut of Juneau shortly after noon 'oday.
 Passengers leaving Juneau were he Rev. Arthur M. Knudsen, Custer Wake, Mrs. Trevor Davis and Roland ". McCrary. Through passengers rom the Interior were Mrs. Marie Machey, Mrs. Margaret Vouros, Mrs. Madge Barr, Mrs. Barbara Smith, L. B. Delong and F. Schliekeison.
 One Electra left Juneau for Fair banks this morning with Benjamin Vallat, Mrs. D. J. Docher and Mrs. Della Goshaw.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-27
JUNEAU HIGH
 COMMENCEMENT ]!
 H TOMORROW

Commencement exercises for the graduating seniors of Juneau High School will be held tomorrow eve ming at o'clock in the E High School gymnasium. M
 Those receiving diplomas will in- clude:
 Stella .Maris Barnesson, John H Clausot1, Stanley B. DeLong, VII liam J. Darlin, Sylvia Audrey Da- wis. Marian Dobson, Virginia Nao- mi Forrest. s.M ~
 Dorothy Fors, Clifford Furuness John J. Garcia Jt. Maydelle George, James Daniel Glasss, Yer nice Elenor Haffner, Anna Lee Houk, Ella Lanore Kauffnarn.
 Bettye Jane Kenmer, Mildred Elizabeth Kendler, Alvin B. Larson Eugene M. Lee, Kenneth HI. Ioken Louis Lee Lucas, Kathleen Helen McAiister, Jack w. McDaniel Jr.
 Doris Jean McEachran, Beryl Marshall, Laurel J. Martinserl, Der nice Aileen Mead, Bennie J. Mel win, Alexander Miller, Gilbert D. Monroe, Axel M. Nielsen, Eddie C. Nielsen, Mavis Eleanor 'Nikuia.
 Lillian Elizabeth Olson, Isabel Claire Parsons, Frances Eleanor Paul, Robert A. Paul, Charles E Porter, Betty Reed, Hallie F.. Rice Edward R. Saloum Robert M, Scott Elizabeth Sherwood, Lila Evelyn Sinclair, Marjorie Jane Shell, An drew s. Sutton, Alyce Frances Tucker. Ingram w. Varnell, LeRoy J. Vestal.
 Dorothy Annabelle White, Gloria Edith White, Jirdes Perzile Win ther, Gudmund Winther, Arlene Marie Withey.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-27
skAGWAlY GIRL { iE WIN NER OF
 E55AY toN1E[ST
Mary Talbot Is Awarded
 Prize by EIks Doris CahilI Local Winner

Mary E. Talbot of Skagway is the winner of first prize in Alaska in the essay contest conducted na- tionally by the Elks Lodge; it was announced today Miss Talbot's es- say on What Uncle Sam Means to Me- is printed on the editorial page of today's Empire She has been awarded first prize of $20.
 Other winners were Jane McMul- len of Seward Gin the Anchorage lodge jurisdictior). s second d, SIP; Margaret MacMillan of Ketchikan, third, $S. 2;
 In the local jurisdiction, including Juneau, Douglas and Sitka, Doris Cahill won first prize of $l0. Cor don Wahto second prize of S6 and Laura Jean Clithero of Sitka third prize of $4.
 Honorable mention in the local contest is accorded to Doris Melt then, Shirley Davis, Gilbert Mon roe, Harry Sperling. Jr., Margaret Femmer, Betty Reed Bob Philips Robert Dinsmore, Jr, Mildred Mey- CTS, Duane Cocn, Rosemary French Elmer Savillo, Frank Krsul. Kenneth Shudshift and Frank Cashen.
 The. essays were Judged by num- Der without the judges knowing the names of competitors. Judges in the Territorial contest were Dr James c. Ryan, Mrs. Ernest Gruen- ing and Mrs. Marie Drake.
 Miss Talbot's winning essay ha; been sent as Alaskas entry in the national contest.
 The committee in charge of the contest. in announcing the winners today, said it was the hope of ths Elks Lodges of Alaska that Higf School students have been moved by the contest to reflect on What Uncle Sam Means to Me" and that the thinking they did for their es- says will leave lasting impression
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-27
INDIAN AFFAIRS
 s RADIO }! 5TAII0N5 ] ]. E ]. 10 BE ASSIGNED
Frequenties Will Be Work ed lover at Conference Now Under Way

To help work out an assignment of frequencies for Office of Indian Affairs radio communications sta- tiorls throughout Alaska, w. M. Hensing, Principal of the Metla- katla school, is in Juneau confer ring with officials at the Alaska headquarters.
 There are some 50 stations now operating in Alaska on five as- signed frequencies. Hemsing, ra- dio expert, will help work out a system under which there will be as little interference as possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-27
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
BLIZKRIEG ON SPEEDING
 PLANNED BY CITY COUNCIL


 An active campaign against auto speeders and undue disturbances on city streets during the night time was finally decided upon at the regular City Council meeting last night as an outstanding issue of the session. Jack Warner, who was present at the meeting, stated that he represented a number of resi- dents who were complaining about the unseemly conduct of night revel- CTS and asked that something be done. As result a night patrol by City Marshal Charles Tuckett was considered together with the ap- pointment of some deputy by Mayor Robert Bonner, who stated that from now on it was going to be too bad for offenders.
 Cannery officials Joe Ellson and Olaf Franswoog were also present on behalf of increased water service to the cannery durng the coming fishing season Due to plans for increased operations at the plant more water will be needed it was reported and installation of a two and one half inch water line was agreed upon;
 A new chlorinator and drum of perchloron for at least 8 years service was reported arrived and in readiness for use. Installation of the outfit was planned for as soon as promised aid from the Territorial Department of Health is available. A new shed and electric service for the chIorination process was in cluded in preparations discussed.
 Roy Hubbard, representing the Accurate Metal Weather Strip Com pany of Seattle. went before the Council on behalf Of weatherstrip- 1il1g the windows or. the north side of the school building Inyestiga- ion of the matter was left in the hands of the Committee on Public Properties for report at the next 'eguiar meeting. a
 Annual audit of the School Treas lrer's books was submitted, and the financial bond of City Treasurer Iuy Smith for the ensuing year was accepted. The Committee on Fin ,nce was delegated to work with he School Board in making the fiscal year for school business at he end of June 31 each year in ;tead of March 3I Renewal of in 'urance policies and oil contracts were authorized
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-27
MRS. DEVON TO HEAD
 EAGLES AUXILIARY

At meeting of the Ladies Aux liary, F. o. E., election of officers or the coming term held first place l the session held last night and esulted in the following selected:
 ella Devon. President; Esther Ba- ard, First vice-President; Dorothy -uckett, Chaplain: Margaret Coch- ane, Secretary; Catherine Balog, -reasurer; Josephine Logan. Inside ;uard; Violet Endres, Outside Guard; Anna Pusich. Trustee for three years; Mamie Jensen trustee
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-27
FIRST AID CLASSES
 WILL START FRIDAY

 All Douglas women interested in receiving a thorough course of in struction in, the principles. and prac- tice of first aid are asked to meet at 7:30 o'clock Friday evening in the City Hall for the first class Classes will be taught by Mrs. Whally, new Public Health Nurse. The course will include emergency treatment of wounds internal and gas poisons and accident victims There will be special emphasis on bandaging. The group Is one of several spon- sored by the Women's Voluntary Service. Mrs E. F. vollert. of Ju- rieau. is unit chairman of the first aid program.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-27
DAUGHTER BORN TO
 MIR. AND MRS. TOM CASHEN

A baby daughter, weight five pounds, 13 ounces, arrived at St. Aims Hospital yesterday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock to gladden. the lives of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Cashen and incidentally give Tommy Eddie a little sister; also another grand child for Mrs. Sadie Cashen and for MT. and Mrs. Ed Holbrook of Ashland, Montana. Mrs. Holbrook arrived here just a couple of days ago.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-27
Bomb lakes ll|! Week
 Out of Mans Life

GLASGOW, Scotland, May 2-- Eight days after John Cormack's S home was. struck by bomb, he was dug from the wreckage and nospitafized. Within two weeks he was up and around, telling friends of the experience.
 The explosion buried him beneath a heavy beam, wrapping bed clothes about him. Unhurt, he settled down to wait. In time he lost conscious ness knew nothing more until res cuers poured fiery drops of brandy down my throat ,sa..ss.a
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-27
STEAMER DENAlfIo Yl.
 GO DIRECT SOUTH

According to the Alaska Steam ship agent here, the steamer De- mali, enroute north, will stop at Juneau. It will not, however, call at Valdez or Cordova. at
 It is scheduled to call at Sew ard, June ?; Kodiak, June and Shumagin or Sand Point, going from there direct to Seattle. It will make no stops southbound. yi
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-05-27

for two years; Lillian Bonner, Jun for Past President.
 Initiation of candidates followed the elections, two applicants being inducted into membership. Refresh ments were served at the close of the meeting.