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Evening star., 1941-02-28
Bs the Associated Press.

BY Ine Associated PRESS.
SEATTLE, Feb. 28.-Anna Roose-
welt Boettiger tells this story on her
President father in her weekly col
umn In the PoSt-Intelligencer:
My youngest brother and his wife
were getting ready to leave on
vacation and were following the good
old custom of leaving the baby with
the two nearest grandparents-the
President of the United States and
his wife.
Johnny, on a Sunday evening, tele-
phoned the White House, asked for
mother, was informed she was max
ing a speech in West Virginia and
would not be back until next day,
and then asked to be connected with
his father.
What They Said on Phone.
And this is the telephone con-
versation as mother wrote it to me: :
Johnny-I can't get Ma, she's
never home. Will you take down
the arrangements about the baby?
Pa-Delighted.
Johnny-Please call the Dy-Dee
Co. tomorrow morning.
Pa-The what?
Johnny-The Dy-Dee Co.
Pa-Who is she?
Johnny-Oh, you are old-faSh-
ioned-the diaper company. They
have to have several days notice.
Pa-HaSn't the baby any diapers?
Evening star., 1941-02-28
Grandpa Roosevelt Forgets
Grondson's 14O-Dioper Order

We have a stove, and they can be
boiled here.
Johnny-Oh, no, Pa, we don't do
things that way now.
Pa-Very well, I'll call. How many
do you want?
Johnny-One hundred and forty.
"140!-Is Anything Wreng?"
a-(Horrif1eO One hundred and
fortyl Is there anything wrong with
him?
Johnny-(A bit exasperated: Ger
tainly not! He's perfectly normal.
He uses 20 day-140 a week.
Pal see! III call in the morning
But the President forgot his as
signment in the stress of business,
Mrs. Boettiger wrote.
The following Tuesday night Mrs.
Roosevelt mentioned the baby.
The President looked up, startled,
and said:
"Oh, that reminds me, Johnny
telephoned Sunday night about dia-
pers and I forgot. Will you see to
them in the morning? He wants
l40!"
Evening star., 1941-02-28
Council Seeking Change
In {. {. {. Camp Control

BY the Associated Press.
SHARON, VT, Feb. ga towns
peoples council wants the Agricul-
ture Department to resume control
of C. c. c. Camp William James,
an experimental project over which
a civilian attache of the Army was
given jurisdiction on February 81.
The council, composed of resi-
dents from nine communities, orig
inally was formed to aid in opera
ton of the camp, which Representa-
tive Engel, Republican, of Michigan
has criticized as "overprivileged"
because some of its AZ enrollees are
Harvard and Dartmouth students.
Agricultural officials have de-
scribed the camp as an experiment
in developing leadership.
The council, in going on record
at meeting as favoring return of
control to the Agriculture Depart
ment, advocated that the enrollees
be given honorable discharges from
the c. c. c. unless the control was
changed.
Evening star., 1941-02-28
Japan Sends Army Adviser
As Aide 10 Envoy Here
BY the Associated Press.

by tne ASSOClAteu fftSS.
TOXIC, Feb. 28.-Col. Takeo Iva
kuro, War Ministry adviser, will sail
for the United States March as
special aide to Ambassador KichiSa-
buro Nomura.
He will be accompanied by Col.
Kenkichi Shinjo, going to New York
as member of the Japanese Pur-
chasing Commission.
Following announcement of his
appointment, Iwakuro voiced his be-
lief in an interview that "a military
conflict between the United States
and Japan would be one of the most
stupid events that ever occurred"
"The practice of bluffing on the
part of irresponsible elements both
in Japan and America" he declared,
is one of the basic reasons for the
present status of relations between
the two countries.
Observers assumed his remarks
Evening star., 1941-02-28
Trapped Italians
Suffer Heavy Loss,
Greeks Declare
Fuscists Found to Be
Recognizing Several
Defense Positions

BY tne Associated freSS.
ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 28.-Heavy
losses were inflicted on an Italian
force of unstated size which was
trapped" by Greek fire on the
Albanian front, the Greek high
command reported last night.
A government spokesman said
reconnaissance reports had shown
that the Italian forces were busy
recognizing their defense positions
at several points along the stale
mated front.
ReportS reaching the Yugo-
slav frontier said rain and snow
were causing the Greeks con-
siderable difficulty in the trans
portation of food and supplies
to the front. Some units were
said to be on reduced rationsD
r. A. F. bomberS, escorted by
Hurricane fighters, heavily bombed
the Italian airdrome at Valona, AL
bania, and shot down seven Fascist
pursuit planes IN an ensuing dog
fight, British headquarters here an
nounced today.
Two other Italian planes were said
to have collided in midair and
crashed. The British said they
suffered no losses.
"A formation of r. A. F. bomberS
escorted by Hurricane fighters at
tackled Valona airdrome yesterday.
A large number of bombs exploded
low over the airdrome and the
hangers and administrative build
ing were hit repeatedly. Seven
enemy CR-42 fighters were shot
down in ensuing combatS and two
others were destroyed when they
collided in midair.
'All our aircraft returned safely"
Evening star., 1941-02-28
MocFodden Quits Helm
Of Publications Firm
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-Bernarr
MacFadden yesterday announced
his resignation as president of Mac
Fadden Publications, Inc, publishers
of group of magazines, including
Liberty, True Story and Physical
Culture. He will be succeeded by
o. ]. Elder, who will be president
and publisher.
Having reached the age of 73
years and finding that my founda-
tion enterprises are demanding more
and more of my time and attention.
I have decided to relinquish control
OF MacFadden Publications, Inc, ="
Mr.. MacFadden said.
He added he would continue as
editorial conSultant.
Evening star., 1941-02-28
Two Planes Shot Down,
Italian Command SAYS

By the Associated Press.
ROME, Feb. 28-The Italian high
commands daily war bulletin re-
ported the downing of a bomber and
a fighter yesterday by the italians
in fighting on the Greek front.
OF land action it said there were
mo particular events"
The planes were bagged, it said,
when "a formation of enemy bomb
ers attempted to attack one
of our air bases" An Italian fighter
accounted for one while naval anti
aircraft defenses accounted for the
other, it added.
Evening star., 1941-02-28

might be construed as oficially in
spired, for he generally has been re-
garded as an adamant militarist.
Iwakuro asserted that even though
Japan'S needs for raw materials
from the South Pacific area are vital,
he definitely believed there would be
mo resort to force"
He expressed the opinion that the
situation in the Far East would not
lead to open conflict unless the
United States resorted to military
operations "after having tortured ia
pan by undeclared economic war"
Evening star., 1941-02-28

Chirchik, new city near a power
plant in Russia, has grown from
nothing to $4,000 population in eight
years.
Evening star., 1941-02-28

Argentina's plan for government
foStered induStrialization through
the use of idle deposits is being
vigorously opposed.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05

There a sharp knock on the door and
detective opened IT to admit Dreena Rock
wood She stood for an instant looking about
the room and at the men seated at the table.
Wheems kicked back his chair and hurried
toward her.
You're late" he said, accusingIy. What
kept you?'
Didn't you say ten-thirty?"
Probably never remember curtain time
But don't let it annoy you" He led her toward
the District Attorney This is Tom Halliday.
He works for the State of New York"
Dreena glanced at Halliday. She said
nothing. but Wheems saw a tell-tale color
appear in her cheeks. Halliday stood up and
extended his hand
Very glad-to know you. Miss Barton I
may want to have little chat with you later.
but Just now l think we'd better get on with
this. l won't take time to introduce you to
the other gentlemen it's hardly necessary
that you know them. Mr.. Wheems will tell
you what to do"
Thank you" she said, and turned toward
Wheems
LOCKWOOD had stood up when she entered
~ the room. and his eyes were fixed upon her
profile as she faced Halliday. Now when
she turned they met with hers and for a
brief instant held them in look both ques-
tioning and demanding. Without speaking,
he tried to warn her. to convince her he had
no part in this plan of the critics If she
understood she gave no sign. After quick
smile in answer 10 Wheems explanation. she
walked across the room and took her place
by the window.
Everybody ready?' asked Wheems, and
without waiting for an answer leaned forward
and picked up the aspirin tablet from beside
Rockwood's glass. Here, Rock" he said
Put this between the index and middle fingers
of your right hand"
But I've already told you it wasn't done
that
Never mind what you told me-" inter-
rupted Wheems He set the tablet in the
little hollow formed by the juncture Of the
fifet-trre- fiHeefs-eft- Reeht*ood,s- hand, and
then pressed the fingers together. There
that's II That's where I'd hide the poison If
l We're a murderer" He turned to the others.
Both of you, put it between your fingers
You seem TO be very adept at this" said
Cow. II I were the District Attorney 1
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
IT'S Frdme-Up" Shouted Preebie
Wildly, Selling Dreega's Arm,
But I HdUent Betn Sent,
to the Chair Yet"

Not just now" said wRhsms Put it
away until We need it. Loufs can give us
another glass for the-er- rehearsal"
When an additional glass was set on the
table Wheems nodded, ard Louis stepped aside.
Let's see said the critic. We need
something TO take the place of the poison.
What can we use ,"
g AS long as We're going through with this
fool idea growled Martin Cow, lets hurry
and get it over. Use pinch of salt. That
ought to do il"
No Not salt Martin" said Wheems.
Remember. the man who poisoned Tess must
have been thinking about it for a long time.
People don't carry poison around with them,
as a rule And he had to wait for the psyche
logical moment for the time when he could
use that poison and not be suspected"
"Y6OAte little off there" said lockwood.
"One Of us certainly killed Tess and We're all
suspected
Don't spit hairs, Rock" snapped Wheems.
1t amounts to the same thing Now what
was l saying? Oh the poison. The man
who plotted this thing would undoubtedly have
prepared the poison in capsule form That
being the case, well use aspirin tablets as a
substitute"
He searched his pockets thought for
moment and then shook his head in disgust
Never can INA them When l want Inen,
he said and extended his hand toward Martin
Cow. Got any aspirin ,"
NO" said Cow But l could use some"
Wheems grinned and looked al Preeble.
The actor was using what he considered his
most disdainful smile. and he snorted as he
Tipped a box Of aspirin toward the critic.
You know have some he said, sar-
castically Is this another of your UNDER
handed tricks p,
Such compliments laughed Wheems.
Sorry Preehle, yeH-eaF- have them back
later"
He opened they box and empticd the three
tablets onto the cloth. Next. he placed one
before Cow, another before Preeble. and the
third at the edge of Rockwoods glass. He
rubbed his hands together, and waited.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05

any effect upon nc playwright his actions
and not show Il
He seemed slightly amused at the whole
affair and there WAS trace of A smile on
his lips that left when his eye came to a
table beneath the window. For an instant he
held 9o.ythis one spot then turned to find
Wheems amnnInS AZ HIM
Very well Mr. Director" lockwood said
70 the critic. It's your show. GIVE us our
lines"
We all know them" said Wheems But
We can't start until Miss Barton arrives" He
glanced at his. watch Funny its quarter
past-ten and Dink promised to be here at
ten
WHO promised" snapped lockwood
'Eh oh, Miss Barton can't understand
what's keeping her"
What did you call her." sand Rock.ree4-
slowly
Barton Lola Barton she's going to act
the part Of the mysterious lady in black I
told you about her She used to be in v9-rSs-
vile, think" He turned to Martin Cow.
You were in vaudeville, too weren't you,
Martin ?"
Years ago said The producer What's
that to do with AN this 81.
Nothing nothing in particular I'd heard
you were in vaudeville and I've been trying
TO place your act Now that I think Of it.
l seem 10 see you in evening clothes. very
much thinner smiling. Now. you could have
been waiter -a-nlaster Of ceremonies or a
dancer He struck the table sharply with
his knuckles "A dancer Were you dancer.
Martin ."
"Confound It, no! 1-1-wel sang, if
you must know"
In evening clothes ."
No IN pajamas you idiot And now let's
get this thing over and done with
strange" said Wheems, musngy Il
could swear I've seen that face and those
hands Oh we'll, never mind it. I don't sup
pose a prominent producer likes to be re-
minded of his early struggles. Any producer,
for that matter-even one who is flat broke
and owns but ,tpr-pey cent of his show"
Was that meant for me ," demanded Cow.
"Uhuh" nodded Wheems and turned to
lockwood. That's so isn't r."
What Of it?" said lockwood. It's no
crime to be broke"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05

No suppose not At least its not so
bad as spending year IN sanitarium for
mental cases
Prceble sprang TO his feet HIS fists were
clenched. and he lifted them dramatically
above his head. His mouth opened. but for
a moment no words would form in his throat
He stared at Wheems and spluttered
"You-you You miserable"
What's the matter. Preeble?" asked the
critic. gently.
I know what you. mean by that" cried
the actor YOU cheat you liar you"
tfTttrruy ana put ms f1Tr1rt
on Preebles shoulder He forced him back
into the chair and held him there.
Take it easy. Preeble he said Why
act so upset about simple remark
Nerves" said Wheems, shortly. Just
nerves He drew his watch from his pocket
glanced at it. and shook his head. What the
DEVILS keeping Dirk he furmured.
lockwood folded hi arms on the table
and rested his head upon them for moment
Then he turned and stared at the critic.
I heard you that time Abel" he said.
And it's just PLAIN hell to have a friend
fail you when you need him. Why did you do
It p"
HALLIDAY was watching Wheems closely.
= Until these last fef words he had fol-
lowed each Of the critics moves and approved
of them He realized Wheems was deliberately
proddng each of the men at the table. but
now here was an angle IN the play that had
been kept from him He saw Wheems grin
and wink at lockwood. He noticed the play
wrghts lips were thin. and that for the first
time an air of uncertainty-of fear-had
touched him Halliday was puzzled.
7 don't think ! understand that last bit"
he said. VIII you repeat it. Abel?'
4 merely said couldn't understand what
was keeping Miss Barton said Wheems,
quietly But while We're waiting. Louis could
get out bottle Of wine and the glasses"
VERY welt "a agreed Halliday
He spoke TO Louis and the restaurant
owner bowed and left ti4e--roonf- returned
shortly with an opened bottle set IT on the
table and then hFeHFhtfpur glasses from the
server Halliday picked up his brief case,
opened il and drew out cloth-wrappcd glass.
II was the one from which Terese had slipped
the poisoned wine
Il don't imagine we can can use this" he
said, and pointed to the crystals in the bottom.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05

might dig around and try to find a motive
for you"
Not a chance" laughed Wheems. Il
didn't string diamonds around Tess neck and
ask her to marry me-
Il suppose that refers to me?"
Naturally All Broadway knows where
Tess got her jewelry"
Cow laughed Then all Broadway is a
fool like some of the critics who pretend to
represent it," He fluttered hand toward
lockwood. Rock can tell you about those
jewels as you call them. Tess Blandon was
our star. a bizarre character we had created
from a mediocre actress. She was tied up
on a five-year contract that gave her six
hundred week She tossed that away as
quickly as she got it. and never saved enough
to dress herself properly"
Again he laughed Jewels. beautiful
jewels They were paste you idiot OF
course l bought them. They were part of
the build-up like her penthouse apartment
and her Rolls-Royce. We needed a glamorous
figure and we created ONE
You mean Tess didn't actually own
them >" asked Halliday.
Exactly I hired the car. and the pent-
house. The jewels, such they are. belong
10 me And when this farce is over you can
return them. or drop them into ash-can
I don't care which But please don't let
a
fool Of a critic
Wheems' grin decidedly sour He
shrugged and turned to lockwood.
Score one for Martin" he said. L
shouldn't have brought that up. But now for
the rehearsal Let's see-frst. Preeble wipes
out Hallidays glass Remember
Yes" said the actor. He turned, as
though looking for a napkin.
oh use a handkerchief snapped Wheems
Just pick up4the glass wipe it and set it
down in front Of Halliday And during the
rehearsal we'll call him Tess.-Don,t niadr do
you, Tom ?"
Not at all - said Halliday |
Wheems motioned to Ravigni. Pour the
wine Louis lust as you did Saturday"
Preeble flcked his handkerchief about the
bowl of the glass and placed 1t on the table
before the District Attorney Now he was
the actor Each move was sure and carefully
studied He waited until Ravgni had spilled
Continued on Page 15l
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Continued on Page I5l
Evening star., 1941-09-21
Ball
Continued From Page DID

guests. Army and Navy juniors,
debutantes and young society ma
irons are forming a Junior commit
tee to work with Mrs. Dougherty and
her committee.
Mrs. John B. Gordon is chairman
of the Women'S National Democratic
Club Defense Project, Mrs. Emil
Schram, secretary; Mrs. Benjamin
King. corresponding secretary, and
Mrs. Thomas E. Sebrell, jr.. treas
urer. Other members are Mrs.
Franklin Roosevelt, Mrs Robert H
Jackson, Mrs. Frank c. Walker, Mrs
Paul McNutt, Mrs. Albert L. Cox,
Mrs. J. Harry Covington, Mrs. Will
liams, Mrs. Dougherty, Mrs. James
D. LIE Cron, Mrs. James II. Patten
Mrs. Charles Warren, Mrs. Garland
S. Ferguson, jr.; Mrs. Henry Colt
MacLean, Mrs. Stanton Peele. Mrs
William L. Beale. Mrs Charles B
Henderson, Mrs. Edward B. Meigs
Mrs. Edward R. Stitt, Mrs. Benja-
min B. Hill, Mrs Charles E. Riggs
Mrs James L. Houghteling, Mrs
Leo Brison Norris Mrs. William Jen-
nings Price, Mrs. Thomas Riggs
Mrs. Curtis Shears, Mrs. Bates War
rem and Mrs. Julien Friant.
Mrs. Cordell Hull and Mrs. Nc
Mutt are honorary chairmen of the
ball.
Evening star., 1941-09-21
Miss Paul Engaged
To Mr.. Bindeman

Mr.. and Mrs. David B. Paul an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter. Miss Julia Adelaide Paul
to Mr.. J. Edward Bindeman, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. I. Bindeman of this
city.
Miss Paul, the granddaughter of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Fell
heimer, is a graduate Of Central
High School and a member of Sigma
Omega Pi Sorority.
Mr.. Bindeman was graduated from
Georgetown College in 1888 and from
Georgetown Law School in 1887
receiving his masters degree in 1880
He is now engaged in the practice
of law. Mr.. Bindeman is a member
of the District of Columbia bar, the
American and District of Columbia
Bar Associations. the BNai Birth
and the Phi Alpha Fraternity.
No date has been set for the
wedding.
Evening star., 1941-09-21
In Capital Letters


writing last Sunday went out to the party for Mickey
Skies Club meeting
wonderful orchestra and amateur
everything hour Edgar Procnk
exhibition waltz and Connie Dodge danced
did very gala eVenng-very
very /!
luncheon at the Westchester The
sensatlon
citing
the annual Back to College
Although sad to think OF so many OF us
directions this last lot OF n
And scattering Acheson has up to Yale as
Wilmer among others And
shortly returned from Hawaii and
Belask Barbara Ba and Marsha Myers are
Phoebe Lewis Va
College and Ellen White to ManhattanVe
Hoon and Anne Heard TO Foxof
apparently since he has passed MS
will probably work here In wash
ington.
probably glimpse Of those who haven't re-
college at the Club OF course ana
Of parties Elsie and Bill Knight are
giving dinner and so Anne Heard.
me? You will not have
any letter from know that like my
letter: s.''as' %'' "s continue yes Or '' 3c
Evening star., 1941-09-21

in the city, have taken an apart
ment until the home they are now
building in Westmoreland Hills is
completed.
Mr.. and Mrs. George E Muth OF
Westgate left Friday for a motor
trip to Albany, N Y, with Mr.. and
Mrs. John c. Weldon of Washing
ton. They will visit Mr. and Mrs.
Paul B. Richardson, who formerly
lived in Washington. Mr.. Richard
son is now connected with the Offices
of the University of the State of
New York in Albany.
Word has been received from
Butler University that Miss Mary
Ann Moffett. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Moffett. 4804 Leland street
has been pledged to Kappa Kappa
Gamma. Miss Moffett represents
the third generation of her family
to attend Butler, her father having
graduated from the university in
1912, and her grandfather. the late
Winfield Scott Moffett of Indian
apolis being a graduate of the
class of 1876.
Evening star., 1941-09-21
Party Honors
.Ex>President
Continued From Page DID

Sonora de Escalante, was in dainty
print, the background of brown with
a small blue flower design, and her
brown hat was trimmed in flowers
blending with the pattern of the
print of her dress. Senorita ESca-
lante, daughter of the Ambassador
and Sonora de EScalante, was in
black trimmed with white sequins
which correSponded with the trim
ming of her close fitting black hat
Assisting in receiving was Sonora
Dona Blanca Martinez de Vargas.
wife of the First Secretary of the
Embassy. She wore an afternoon
gown of soft blue crepe with pearl
ornaments. Senorita Blanca de
Vargas, accompanied her parents
to the party wearing a dainty frock
of soldier blue crepe fiecked in
silver. Het hat was a small model
matching her dress.
In addition to the many rare
blooms from Colombia, arranged in
handsome vases and forming a
frame-like effect on the brocaded
draperies of the. drawing room,
profusion of other flowers were
used. There were pink and white
gladioluses in the other reception
rooms and on the bountifully laden
table there was a centerpiece of red
and white roses Every tea dainty
imaginable was served along with
delicious turkey hams and salads
ToaSts to the honor guests and to
the peace and prosperity of the
American republics were drunk in
sparkling champagne.
Members of the embassy staff and
their wives generally assisted at the
pleasant affair and not a few guests
fingered in the embassy well past
the closing hour of the party-a true
compliment to charming host.
Evening star., 1941-09-21
Giiucci
Continued From Page D-1.)

standing violinist of that South
American republic.
The new embassy will have a
naval attache, the first accredited
to the diplomatic mission from that
republic, in Capt Mario Collazo
pittaluga, who recently took up his
duties here. With him came his
two little girls, one 7 and the other
5, whose mother died several years
ago, and his wife, who before their
rather recent marriage was Senorita
Noemi de LelliS
Sonora de Collazo Pittaluga is a
member of one of the very promi-
nent and wealthy families of Brazil
and has lived much of her life in
Sac Paulo and Rio de Janiero. She
and Capt. Collazo Pittaluga met in
the latter city when he was naval
attache of the Uruguay embassy.
from which post he was transferred
to Washington. The new hostess in
the diplomatic corps is a gifted
linguist and speaks English f1uently
as well as her native Portuguese,
Spanish and French, having spent
some time studying in France.
Evening star., 1941-09-21
Residents of Chevy Chase
Entertain House Guests
Mr.. and Mrs: A. J. Snow at Home;
Mrs. Schofeld Visits Parents;
Robinsons Motor to Michigan

Andrew j.
daughters Miss Barbara Miss Ruth Alternating
William Graham Reginald
William Schofeld daughter
Schofed Brooklyn N
parents William Pollard Schohed with
will visit and sister Mr.
Williams
Mrs David K Robinson motored Friday Manstee Mich
5Oh wedding celebration of Mr. Robnsons
parents, Capt George C Robinson