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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
Hy MILTON eRoNNER


WASHINGTON naming 40
year-old George L. Brandt as
charge d'affaires At Berlin. Presi-
dent Roosevelt is sending a man
who can talk Turkish as well as
turkey 70 the Saz rulers Of Ger
many.
And. as q matter OF cold fact.
while the state department has
among It's career diplomats many
who have been trained 20 talk
bluntly when need arises. there
are few who literally can speak
Turkish. as well as German.
French. italian and Spanish.
This Is one OF the many accom-
plshments Of the new chief Of the
American embassy in Berlin. A
native Washingtonian. Brandt was
graduated from the Business High
school here. then became a stenog-
rapher in the Washington navy
yard.
In 1915, longing for a sight of
the big world, he applied to the
state department for the post of
student Interpreters post since
abandoned. The government used
to name, as minor attaches to en-
bassies. young men whose job was
to learn the language of the coun-
try to which they were assigned.
This was mostly done in the case
Of countries whose languages were
not taught in American schools
and colleges and which were diff
cult TO learn well.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
Possible Chinese Weakness
Caused Firmness of U.S..

find IL much more difficult TO con-
tinue its resistance against the
invaders.
SENT IN NOVEMBER
The Chang message, sent early
In November, requested the trans
fer of American and British all
forces in the Far East TO China
proper for use in defense OF the
Burma road and suggested also
that the United States and Britain
notify Japan that any Japanese
attack upon the Burma road
would be regarded as an act OF
war.
The message caused considerable
stir both In London and Washing
ton. Neither the United States
nor Great Britain consented TO the
proposal that their air forces In
the Far East be transferred onto
Chinese soil to fight against
Japan. But both in other ways
attempted to bolster wavering Chi
nese resistance.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
SENT TO ISTANBUL
TO LEARN TURKISH

Brandt was named student in
terpreter to the American embassy
at Istanbul, at the time still called
Constantinople. His chief was
Henry Morgenthau, ST., father of
the present secretary of the treas
ury.
But before Brandt reached Con-
stantinople he had all the adven-
lures a 23-year-old could possibly
have desired. It was war time
May, 1918. His ship took him to
Naples. Next he went to Rome
where the American ambassador,
Thomas Nelson Page, fixed the
youth up with passage to Bari by
train and arranged for his trip on
the last Greek ship allowed to sail
out Of the Adriatic. Then began
an exciting zig-zag journey occa-
stoned by war conditions. Brandt
landed at Corinth in Greece, went
from there to Athens, then to
Salonika. thence to Bulgaria and
finally to the Turkish capital
He had about year in which
to get his tongue twisted to the
difficult Turkish language when
the state department shifted him
to Cairo. Once more. owing to
the war. the Germans, Italians,
Turks and Bulgarians delayed his
journey two weeks. so that by the
time he reached the Egyptian capt.
tai any news he might have about
Turkey would be old stuff. In
Cairo. Brandt perfected his Turk
ish and picked up quite a bit of
Arabic on the side.
After a spell of duty in Wash
ington, he was shifted back to
Egypt, going to Alexandria in De-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
Junior B mai B riih
Honors Candidates

A successful potluck dinner was
held Thursday evening by the
girls of the Tacoma Junior B'nai
Birth at the Talmud Torah syna-
gogue, to honor the candidates
Gertrude Holman, Esther Turenne
and Phyllis Friedman. who were
initiated at a meeting following
the dinner. in a very colorful and
impressive ceremony. with Mary
Eastern presiding.
The five-fold program which in
cludes philanthropic. cultural.
social. religious and athletic activi-
ties WAS fully explained. Miss
Esther Goldberg gave a complete
resume Of the work done recently
by the philanthropic committee
and Miss Beverly Goddard an
nounced plans for the athletic
committee.
Following the meeting. the girls
were joined by the A. z. A. boys
and movies were enjoyed by the
entire group.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
Leg and Arm Broken
When Struck by Auto

John Burk, II. 4315 So. L st,
was in Northern Pacific hospital
Monday for treatment of frac-
tured left leg and left arm SUI
fered when struck down by an
automobile in front Of the Union
depot Sunday at 1920 a. m.
Police said Burk, walking east
to west in the pedestrian lane
across Pacific ave. was struck by
q car driven by Jack Rancipher,
%, of 1918 Ea. saith st. Rancipher
stopped Immediately after the &C
cident and assisted the injured
man into another car, according to
police.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
Many Injured
In Accidents
Two Motorists Run
Autos Into Poles

Numerous reports Of minor IN
juries were reported 70 police over
the weekend. files revealed Mon
day.
Bert L. Harvey. -. Of Seattle,
and his mother. Mrs. Dali Harvey,
~. Of 52o7 So. L St. were treated
in Tacoma General hospital for
bruises and decorations received in
an automobile accident at So. 23d
81. and Union ave. Saturday. The
driver of the other car was Ole
Clingenpeel. 81. who vas booked
by police.
Bert Wilson. 81, of 1884, Broad
way. struck a pole at saith and
Pacific ave. Sunday al a. m
He was given first aid at the
Pierce County hospital. Police saio
Wilson. who was driving south
fell asleep at the wheel
A similar accident resulted
In facial decorations TO Robert
Mcleod, -. of SIS So. 6 St,
who struck q pole on Yakima
ave. between 18th and 29th
SITS. Sunday at 1902 p. m. He
was treated In Tacoma Gen
eraI hospital.
A 10-year-old boy, Lloyd Freu'
denstein, of 1916 Ea. l. ST., turned
his head at the wrong moment
while running on Commerce St
Saturday and bumped into fire
alarm box near 18th st. Follow
ing treatment ut the Pierce County
hospital. he was taken to his home
in a police car.
A possible broken knee cap
WAS suffered by James Man
tello, 81, of 1146 Court ID, Sat
urday night when he fell down
n short flight of steps.
While being detained by military
police Sunday at $40 p. m, John
H. Dooley OF Co. A, 756th Anti
Tank battalion, fell from bench
suffering a cut over his right eye
and conclusion.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
PASTOR REPORTS LOSS

The coined expression, safe as
in a church" is due for a bit OF
revision. according to report on
file at police headquarters Monday
in which the Rev. G. H. Stieglitz,
pastor Of The Little Chapel at
1881 Commerce st. complained
that SIS was taken from a ripper
bag in the church Saturday after
noon
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less the United States and Britain
sent him pilots and planes with
which to guard the Bruma road
he might be forced to consider
making a separate peace with the
Japanese.
POSITION SERIOUS
The Chang telegram cited the
seriousness Of China's position
after more than four years of war
fare against Japan. II asserted
that China had been carrying the
burden of protecting democratic
ideals and that while China was
grateful for American sympathy
and support, there was danger
that 1t might arrive too late.
Chang was reported to have
cited the supposed danger of a
japanese attack upon Running
formerly Yunan-Fu. and to have
said that IL the Burma road life
line were cut off. China would
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
Abrahamson Elected
BY Everqreen Group

Lyle Abrahamson of Tacoma
was elected vice president of the
Evergreen Playground association
at meeting of the group satur-
day at Vancouver. B. c. DR..
George Worthington of Vancouver
was named president.
The association, which will
spend $4,000 in Pacific North
west tourist promotion during
1912. is backed jointly by the Ia
coma and Seattle chambers of
commerce and the publicity bu-
reaus OF Vancouver and Victoria,
B. c.
Paul Sceva of Tacoma was ap-
pointed to the committee on ad-
vertising at the meeting.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02

n party in King county was
'parently headed for a show
factions last weekend elected
two headquarters.
on state jobs and for not pay
Ing the $40-a-month old age
pensions.
II was believed a court decision
would be necessary when County
Auditor Robert A. Morris is asked
to certify opposing lists of cleo
ton officials. Horr has submitted
his list, but the Williams faction
was uncertain what action 1t
would take.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02

FORT LEWIS " h c n Lieut.
Wade M. Anderson of Barksdale,
Tex, and Miss Jane C. Robinson
Of Glendale. Ore, were married
Saturday they were driven about
the post in a tank decorated with
Just Married" signs. Lieut.. An
derson is attached to the 756th
Tank battalion.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
THORNTON TO LECTURE

Members of the Anglo-Saxon
Federation. meeting al the VIM
throp hotel at p. m Teusdsy will
hear q discussion on Some Things
Americans Should Know About
Communism" with Robert Thorn
ton as the speaker.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
HOUSE DAMAGED BY FIRE

Damage Of $50 was caused by
fire at $500 No. 2lst ST. Sunday at
4:12 p. m. the fire department said
Monday. The home was damaged
to the extent of $50. according 70
Frank F. Marler. owner and occu-
pant. The remaining $40 was list
ed TO q chair which ignited after
being placed too close to a heat
ing stove.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02

SEATTLE-The Republic
a two-headed freak today, a
down in the courts, after riva
two chairmen and established
Two meetings were held Satur-
day. At one, Ralph A. Horr was
reelected chairman. and at the
other. Horr was removed from his
post and David ]. Williams was
named TO succeed him.
Republicans supporting
Gov. Arthur b. Langlie voted
against Horr. accusing him Of
opposing the governors poll
cies and failing to plan an cleo
ton campaign for next year.
Anti = Langlie Republicans
criticized the governor for
keeping "Miartin Democrats
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
CLUB MEETS TUESDAY

The Old Tacoma Improvement
club will meet at S p. m. Tuesday
in Slovenian hall, No. 30th, off
Carr st. Officers will be nominated
and refreshments served following
a program. Mrs l.. II. Love, secre-
tarv. announced.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
PASSES IN ABERDEEN

Z. p. Bond, IS. died al his home
in Aberdeen Saturday. Survivors
include his wife. Sally. Of Ia
coma; a son. David A Bond. Of
Morton. and a step-dsughter. Mrs.
Bertha Hanum, 36o5 East I ST
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
NATIVE DAUGHTER PASSES

Grace Crosby, who was born in
Tacoma July 3, 1891, died Satur-
day at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Crosby
of McCleary. after a long illness.
Among other survivors is a sister,
Mrs. A. E. Jones OF Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02

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the Russians and /. bound 10 boil
ster their fighting spirit Hitler
had his foot in the doorway 10
the Caucasus and has had TO
withdraw Il. For the first time
n their sweeping conquests IN
Europe. the German armies have
been forced 10 withdraw from an
evacuated city. At least. they
have been fought momentarily to
4 standstiil. II Russian claims are
accurate. and there Is nothing
currently coming out of Berlin 10
contradict them. In Libya. too.
the Germans and their Italian
allies appear hard pressed. al
though the battle there still is un-
decided.
The general war picture changed
suddenly within a week. Only a
few days ago. the outlook for
the Russians was gloomy. The
Germans had stormed into Rostov
and appeared to be ready 10 sweep
southwark and eastward. Cracks
appeared In the Moscow defense
lines and the Russians admitted
that the capital was In dire peril
BTIE TOO ZIG:
It would be easy TO explain the
shift IN the fortunes of war by
saying that Hitler has bitten off
more than he can chew. Such an
answer In too pat and might be
Tainsaid by impending develop
ments. There could be something
TO IL. however.
The withdrawal from Rostov
makes IT almost obvious that In
the drive which carried them to
the mouth OF the Don. the Ger
mans did not throw In enough
men and equipment for the task
mapped out; or II they did. they
were obliged TO weaken their strik-
ing power by urgent needs on
the Moscow front and In Libya.
To renew their southern drive
with success. the Germans are
going 10 need sixeable reinforce
ments. They could scarcely come
from the north unless the drive
on Moscow 10 to be abandoned
Hence II becomes an urgent matter
for Hitler to take the capital so
he can divert strength to the south.
DRAIN ON RESERVES
Otherwise. reinforccments for
Russia would entail drawing fur
Their on Germany's reserves In
Europe. and they already have
been subjected TO great strain.
There IL an urgent call In Africa
for more German troops. planes
and tanks. Part Of the showdown
In Russia may have been caused
by the withdrawal of planes for
duty In Libya.
The Libyan affair. which was
not of Hitlers choosing but was
forced on him by Britain, came
nj an awkward time and may be
Of much greater practical aid to
Russia than was at first supposed
The British. by their massed air
raids. compel Hitler to keep 4
sizsable part of his air force In
western Europe. Unrest in the
conquered countries entails large
forces Of occupation. Notably. the
fighting Serbs must be held In
check.
In this juncture. the meet
ing Of Marshnl Petain of
France with l1arshal Goering
land possibly Hitler) takes
on great Significance. II gen.
orally h supposed that the
terms Hitler win impose In
return for concessions will b.
the use of the French fleet
and bases In North Africa
That might put . different as
pect on the African campaign and
enable Hitler to pull out of the
hole there II might also give
him q chance TO contest with
Britain for control of the Med
iterranean.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
BROTHER SURVIVES

Glen Stansbury. ~. lifetime resi-
dent of Spokane, died Saturday
after an illness of three weeks.
Among the survivors is a brother,
Clifford Stansbury of Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02

NciC chief Of The American
Embassy in Berlin can
talk bluntlg lchen the
need arises"
sistently advanced in grades. He
was consul at Messina. Sicily, in
1922. In June, 1927, he was made
chief of the visa office in Wash
ington. Then he got a series Of
interesting consular appointments
Beirut, Syria. 1928; Cologne,
1880; Genoa. 1892, and Mexico,
1898.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
Bladder Weakness

II you sure- fron Getting CD Nights.
BAckzehe Nervousness. LEG Pains. Swollen
Ankles and feel worn out. due - ac1-orgSric
and nou-syStentc Kidney and Bladder troE-
hes yol should Try Cystsx which Is giving
;oyoes nslp TO Thousands. Printed gusrant><-
honsy esck unless eo-pleteiy satlkfsctory.
As6 yc1r crssGiss for Cysses scesy. onsy sse
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02

Blackouts, few traffic police and
other factors have tended to in
crease fatalities on Great Britain's,
highways.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
New u. S. Envoy to Berlin
Can Walk on Egg Shells
Without Cracking Them.

cember. 1919 az vice consul and
as . full-nedged career man By
his industry and ability, he con-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02

When storing away silverware,
wrap the pieces individually to
prevent them from furnishing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
ABERDEEN Joseph II. San

ford, rs. Montesano pioneer. was
killed Saturday night when he
walked into the side of car at a
downtown intersection. He was run
over by another car which did not
stop. He had just alighted from a
bus from Seattle where he visited
his daughter. Mrs. Dolores Marckx.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02
3 Pedestrians
Killed by Cars

EATTLETw pedestrians
were killed Saturday night by au-
tomobiles.
Miss Winniliff Mansell, 40. was
struck by a car driven by Frank
w. Lambert, Portland. superin-
tendent of the Willamette Iron Il
Steel Co. The woman had alighted
from bus and was running across
a road when she was struck. She
was carried e6 feet.
An elderly man who was struck
by an automobile driven by Ber-
nard Palmer, 20, was identified ten
tatively as Leslie Crittenden, be-
lieved to have been a Shacktown
resident.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-12-02

You help yourself when you buy
u. s. Defense BondA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Scouts Donate Money For Camp

Girls from 27 troops of hte Water bury Council attended the Juliette Low Tea at the First Congregation al Church on Saturday afternoon. Pennies had been collected by the member representatives and each were presented in attractiv boxes. These pennies are to be sent into a national fund which will be used in 1041 for the relief of girl guides and scouts throughout the world as well as bringing girls of South America to New England to camp with girls fosn the United States for a two week period. This years Western Hemisphere camp will be held at Camp Bonnie Brae, the Springfield, Massachusetts, girl scout c amp. Those attending the tea on Satur- day were: Misses Jean Carmichael, Juanita Albert, Shirley Kilbourn, Patricia Brophy, Enid Stearns, Dor othy Barkus, Barbara Pennell, Man. cy Elwin, Doris Wolfe, Jeanne Bar ry, Ruth Northrop, Jacqueline Han son. Barbara Bradley, Roberta Milia, Eleanor Snyder, Betty Donohue, Shirley Miller, Priscilla Yavecchia, Barbara Curtin, Marilyn Brown, Paulette Herbert, Margery Miller, Jane Fusco, Janet Elwin, and Alice Green.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
Radiant Star Lodge
 Holds Card Series

The Radiant Star Lodge, Shep- erds of Bethlehem were guests of Mrs. Ruth Walsh of Wo!cott street at a card party recently. Those att tending were:
 Mrs. Alma Cronan, Mrs. Cathryn Johnson. Mrs. Ann Byrnes. Mrs. Augusta Espelin. Mrs. Elizabeth Pierce, Mrs. Rose Bishop. Mrs, Elizabeth Grant. Mrs. Dorothy Christofferson, M s. Charlotte Piercey and Mrs. Margaret Em- cry.
 Also attending were: Mrs. Lil- Han Eltlridge, Mrs. Marion Alder man, Mrs. Ruth Walsh, Mrs. Catherine Beerbaum, Mrs. Mar garet Stockwell, Mrs. Ada Pilking- ton.
 A social and card party followed the regular business meeting of tho organization at Engineers Hall on Saturday night.
 A benefit party will be held on Thursday at the home of Mrs. Rose Bishop of Stillson Road.
 Prizes for high score were award- cd to Mrs. Emery, Mrs. Peircey, Mrs. Pierce, and Mrs. Espelin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
Weddings
FINKEL-sCHULTZ

Miss Martha Schultz, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Aaron Schultz of Full ton Park avenue became the bride of Nathan F'inkel, son of MT. and Mrs. Louis Finkel of Putnam street yesterday afternoon. Rabbi Moses R. Sheinkopf officiated at the cer- emony whcih was performed at 2 o'clock at Sossiiis' restaurant.
 The bride, who was given in mar riage by her father, was attired in a white marquisette gown, styled with a square neckline, short puffed sleeves, and bouffant skirt. Alencon lace trimmed the neck and sleeves, and she wore lact mitts. Her tulle veil was fastened with small net flowers combined with white sweet peas. She carried 8 prayer book marked with orchids and sweet peas
 As maid of honor, her sister, Miss Celia Schultz, wore an aquamarine blue gown designed similarly to that of the bride. Her old fashioned bou- quet consisted of small spring flow. CTS.
 The mother of the bride wore navy blue with a gardenA corsage
 The groom,s mother was dressed in black crepe with which she wore gardenias.
 MT. Finkel was attended by his brother, Jack of New York.
 Guests were present from Balti- more, New York, Hartford, Hacken- sack, N. J. and Worcester, Mass.
 When leaving on wedding trip the bride wore a bluegrass gown and & black coat trimmed with sil- yer fox. Upon their return they will reside on Fulton Park avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
ROSENFIELD.GLASSER

The wedding of Miss Selma s. Chaser, daughter of MT. and Mrs. David Chaser of Brooklyn, N. Y. to Harry N. Rosenfield, son of MT. and Mrs. Alter Rosenfield of Will low street, took place yesterday aft ernoon. Dr. Sigmund J. Rome per- formed the ceremony at 5 o'clock at the Cafe Loyale in New York.
 Given In marriage by her parents, the bride wore a gown of tulle with & lace bodice, and a bouffant skirt terminating in train. She wore a fngertip veil, and carried a Colonial bouquet.
 Mrs. A. Chaser of Brooklyn, N. Y, a sister.in Jaw, attended as ma tron of honor She was dressed in a pink tulle gown with a Juliet cap to match. Her bouquet consisted of pink and blue spring flowers.
 A niece of the bridegroom, Elaine Millman, was flower girl.
 The brides mother wore gown of black and white, with an orchid corsage.
 The mother of the groom was dressed in black crepe with pink. Her corsage was of orchids.
 The groom was attended by his brother, Irving Rosenfield.
 When leaving for trip to Miami and Cuba, the bride wore beige and brown silk print dress, with a mink trimmed beige coat. Upon their return they will reside at 122
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-10
DENVER.O'CONNELL

Amid a floral setting of cut flowers 8 pretty wedding took place Saturday afternoon when Miss Margaret Sophie O'Connell of Oak vile became the bride of John Howard Denver, son of MT. and Mrs. John Denver, also of Oakville.
 The ceremony, an event of 2:30 o'clock, took place at the home of the brides parents and was per- formed by Rev. Oscar Locke, pastor of the Unon Congregational church in Oakville.
 The bride, given in marriage by her father, was becomingly gowned in white satin, made with sweet heart neckline, sleeves puffed at the shoulders and terminating ii, points at the wrists. She wore a double veil, one of shoulder length and the other which fell to the finger tops. It was arranged iron. a coronet of miniature wax cails lilies. She carried Colonial bou' quet of white flowers.
 Mrs. William Raymond O'Con. nell, sister-in-law of the bride, at. tended her as rnatron of honor. Hel gown was of blue. It was styled witl a high bodice of satin and a skirt of net, caught at intervals with tiny bows of pink and blue ribbon. Slle wore a tiara of blue flowers ant shoulder veil to match. Her slip. pers and mittS were of pink ale her Colonial bouquet was com prised of pink and blue flowers.
 Mir. William Raymond O'Connell brother of the bride, was best mar for MT. Denver.
 The gown worn by the brides mother was of dark blue crepe witf which she wore a corsage of pink rosebuds. The bridegroom's mother was dressed in black crepe. Hel corsage was also of pink roses.
 A reception was held at the home of the bride immediately following the ceremony for the guests, in. cluding those from Hartford, Tor rington and Waterbury.
 MT. Denver and his bride de. parted later ii the day on an un. announced wedding trip. For tray. el, the bride wore an ensemble o black velvet and shell pink satin with black accessories. Upon theil return they will reside in Oakville