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Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-04-03
Red Cross Group
And Friends Make
Large Contribution

| A survey of activities Of Res
ervation Chapter of the Anerl-
can Red Cross reveals a splendid
record. noteworthy since April
10 of last wear being the organ
lzatlon's contribution towards
the relief of sufferers of the
World War.
Following is a list of sewed
and knitted garments, efforts
of members and friends OF the
organization, the contribution
being wherever there was need:
Knitted z r m mt s-Men 5
sweaters p. womeh's sweaters
IL, Children's sweaters Ga.
Mutflers II. beanies u, shaw
6. cnlldren's knitted suits IL.
Mems and women's milte1s I.
children 6, chlldren's knitted
suits IL.
Sc I'VE d acknowledgements.
cent robes "a. women's cotton
dresses 30, girls cotton dresses
l45. hospital shirts 80, men )
hospital pajamas 80, cnii0ren s
hospital paiamas .. boys SHIRTS
80. boys overalis %, ehildren's
flannel robes 81, layeJtes 40.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-04-03
Sun Energy

One two-billionth part of the en-
ergy radiatcd by the sun reaches
the earth, weather bureau, depart
meut of commerce. says.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-04-03
MahySian Plant

The Ma,aysian fuwer-pot plant
grows among tree branches and de-
velops small pets to hold moisture
for its roots.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-04-03
tIeSa.Slu

The CaesarcaE. reduced TO its
simplest terms, is an operation for
removing the infal1t like removing
an appendix.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-04-03

Where Vanilla Comes From
Most of the vanilla in the world
comes from Madagascar and other
French islands.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-04-03
Less Coal Now

The Ukraine, which produced 81
per cent OF Russia's coal in 1913 pro-
duced only 60 per cent in 1888, &C
cording to British sources.
Browning chief. [volume] (Browning, Mont.) 1941-1953, 1942-04-03

Advertise III 1ne CHEZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Rebecca Williams
Tells Chevy Chase
Unit of New Book

Speaking on Writers Crimps and
Cramps" Rebecca Yancey Williams
discussed her latest book, Garry
Me Back" at meeting of the liter
allure section Of the Woman's Club
of Chevy Chase yesterday at the
clubhouse.
Mrs. Williams, whose first book,
The Vanishing Virginians," was
highly successful, gave a humorous
account of her experiences as an
author since publication of the VOL
ume.
Several hundred members attend
ed the meeting which was followed
by tea. Mrs. Earl TRACER presided.
The program included a number
OF unusual Christmas songs by Mary
Russell Kelley, who was accom-
panied at the piano by Mrs. Charles
INLAY.
Mrs. Gilbert Hahn and Mrs. Law
son A. Meyer were tea hostesses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
New Workers.
Buying Spree
Parallels 1929
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-New York
ers are indulging in the greatest
Christmas buying spree since 1929, In
the opinion of department store ex-
ecutives.
They're buying everything and
they're not concerned with prices"
said Adam L. Gimbel, president Of
Saks Fifth Avenue.
"Everybody's buying a mink coat"
another executive said.
Purchasers are going in for quality
this year more than ever before, it
was generally agreed. They want
this Christmas gifts to last for the
wars duration, If necessary, sales
executives said.
Other merchandisers asserted that
shoppers regard this years gifts as
investments. Furs, silverware, china
and fine leathergoods are few of
the articles they said are going like
hot cakes"
Jewelry. both expensive and mex
pensive, is selling rapidly, Fifth ave-
nue. shops reported. Sales of we'd
ding and engagement rings indicate
that cupid is taking no holiday this
Yuletide season.
Clothing has priority rating on
shoppers lists, as do such utility
items as blankets, bedding, vacuum
cleaners and home furnishings, it
was indicated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Federal Jury Hears
Former Berlin Residents

Mr.. and Mrs. Gregor Ziemer, for
mer directors Of school for Ameri-
can children in Berlin, testified as
Government witnesses before Fed
eral grand jury yesterday, presum-
ably In connection with the Govern
ment's efforts to stamp out Nazi
propaganda activities In the United
States.
A spokesman for the Department
OF Justice identified Mr.. Ziemer as
. teacher, author and news COM
mentator. His book, Education for
DEATH" purports to be an expose of
Maxi educational methods. He is a
news analyst for Station WLW n
Cincinnati.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Mrs. VOtaw Hostess
In Takorna Park

Mrs. Heber H. Votaw entertained
about 80 members Of the Ladies'
Auxiliary of the General Confer
ence at her home in Takoma Park
Monday evening. A number of mis-
sionaries who have returned be-
cause Of the war conditions were
guests.
Those who took part on the pro-
gram were Mrs. Lewis H. Christian
who gave the Lost Name" by Van
Dyke; Mrs. Millward Taft who read
selections from Lowell's Vision of
Sir Launfal," and Mrs. Albert W.
Peterson who gave an exhibit. Mrs.
S. A. Wellman, Mrs. Ernest Franklin
and Mrs C. Lester Bond sang.
Others present were Mrs. H. F.. Ben
son. Mrs. r. M. Milne, Mrs. I. v.
Counsel and Mrs. Lynn H. Wood.
Mrs. H. M. Walton presided.
Mrs. Alice Bourdeau, after many
years of service as social hostess at
the Washington Sanitarium and
Hospital In Takoma Park, has re-
signed and is leaving for California
after Christmas, which she and her
daughter, Mrs William Gilbert of
San Francisco will spend the holiday
with DR.. H. N. Sisco and DR.. P. B.
Sisco at their home in Baltimore.
Mrs. Bourdeau will spend a short
time with her daughter and SON.
in-law, DR.. and Mrs. William Gill
bert, at their home in San Francisco,
and with her sons and their families,
DR.. and Mrs. Maynard Bourdeau at
Glendale where he is a member of
the staff of the Glendale SAM
tariurn, and Mr.. and Mrs. Marion
Bourdeau at National City where he
is roentgenologist at the Paradise
Valley Sanitarium near San Diego.
Later she will make her home in
National City.
Mrs. Bourdeau was given a fare
well reception by the sanitarium
family and she was also entertained
by a group of mattresses she had
trained for their duties at the sani-
tarium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Women's Athletics
Board to Give Tea
Tomorrow Afternoon

Prominent leaders in the physical
education and recreation fields and
members OF the WAACS and
WAVES will be honor guests at a
tea to be given tomorrow by the Dis
trict Of Columbia Board Of the Ma
tional Section on Women's Ath-
letics. The tea will be given in the
Columbian House on the George
Washington University campus.
The tea has been arranged to give
recreation and physical education
women in Washington a chance to
meet their many new colleagues in
the profession who recently have
come to Washington. Mrs. Louise
Kjillstrom Is chairman of the COM
mittee In charge of arrangements
and is being assisted by Mrs. Camilla
Craig and Mrs. Clarice Smith.
The District Board has been hold
ing monthly meetings and is volun-
teering services of leaders for COM
munity recreation and physical edu-
cation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Budapest Quartet
Wins ApplauseAt
StradivariCOncert
Artists Excellent
In Presentation
OF Varied Works
By ELENA DE SAYN.

The annual anniversary concert
concentrating the death OF
Antonio Stradivari, famous Italian
string instrument maker, took place
last night at the Library Of Con-
gress under the auspices Of the
Gertrude Clarke Whittall Founda-
ton, featuring the Budapest String
Quartet and assisting artists, Mil
ton Katims, viola, and Benar
Heifetz, cello.
The practice Of this commemora-
ton in Washington was given an
impetus several years ago when five
costly instruments made by Stradi-
vari were donated by Mrs. Whittall
to the Library. This donation was
supplemented later by the building
of the Whittall Pavilion as de-
pository for the famous f1ddles and
to accommodate additional concert
goers during the yearly series OF
concerts played by visiting cham
Der music groups upon the instru-
ments.
Musicians Excel.
~ Wdso tliC POlAIy VA
the foundation to stress the magni-
tude of Stradivari's achievement in
his field and place 1t above, If
possible, the individual attainment
Of the artists. But on hearing the
Budapest Quartet last night it be-
came clear once more that it is not
the instrument which makes player
but the players who make the
instrument. The blending of tone
which the group achieves even
when playing on handiwork OF
different craftsmen is as distinctive
as when they use the instruments
of the foundation.
It was in Brahms "Sextet in G
Major Op. 36' and in Tschaikowsky's
"Sextet in D Minor OPP. 10" that
the artists could allow their in
struments to soar to the fullest. The
beauty of Brahms work, its con-
flicting rhythms and exquisite melo-
dies closely knit into gigantic pat
tern, provided infinite pleasure
through the perfect articulation Of
each player and their superb en-
semble.
Light Touch Gained.
In a lighter vein, less compact
but Astounding in interesting ma
terial, Tschaikowsky's sextet, dating
from his sojourn in Florence. was
given a new prospective last night.
Rather cosmopolitan in the concep-
ton of the first two movements, the
composer gives each instrument a
fine opportunity for display of tone
and richness of ensemble. revealing
his nationality in the remaining
two sections "Allegretto Moderate
and Allegro Vivace" in which he
used Russian themes with his usual
skill and ingenuity.
In this company Mozart's String
Quartet in A Major, K. v. 464"
sounded somewhat old fashioned and
superfluous. It has been the custom
Of the Library to place three works
or more on each program irrespec-
tive Of their length possibly with
the objective to provide as much
enjoyment as one can crowd in a
single program. But there are times
when the purpose is defeated as
1t was last night However, the ar
tistry Of the Budapest Quartet in
fused this work with interest in
spite OF its rather tedious character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Shower Is Given
In Chevy Chase

MISS FRANCES Addison Bowie OF
Chevy Chase entertained at a buffet
supper party and shower Wednes-
day in compliment to Mrs. L. B.
Clarke, wife of Capt. Clarke in the
home Of her parents. The guests
included Mrs. Karl Corby, Mrs. An
drew Mahoney, Mrs. Lowell Brad
ford, Miss Mary Jane Moran, Miss
Bette Ryder, Miss Gloria GUIDE,
Miss Betty Swaggert, Miss Peggy
Wright, Miss Mary Mattingly, Miss
Mary Ellen Brown, Miss Virginia
Steuart and Miss Anne Swanson.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Austin Latimer
have as their weekend guests their
son and daughter-in-law, 1t. and
Mrs. John A. Latimer. 1t. Latimer,
who graduated from Officers Air
Corps School at Miami Beach, Fla,
will leave shortly for his new sta
ton at Harrisburg. Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Roger Whiteford
have as their weekend guests Mrs.
j. Francis Reese and her daughter,
Miss Mary Louise Reese, of West
minister, Md. Joseph Whiteford,
student of Western Maryland Col
lege, has joined his parents for the
holiday season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Miss Ethridge
Recent Bride
Of Corpl. Moran
Ceremony Held
In Kensingt0n
Monday Evenine

The marriage Of Miss Mildred
Ethridge, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Morris Ethridge OF Meridian,
Miss, to Corpl. Leo v. Moran, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. v. Moran Of
East Providence, Mass, took place
Monday evening at the home Of the
brides cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. william
John McCausland In Kensington,
Md. The Rev. Clarence e. Jones, jr.
Of the Kensington Baptist Church
of1ciated.
Candlenght, standards Of yellow
and white chysanthemums and
bowls Of marguerites, against q
background Of palms, decorated the
living room Of the home for the
ceremony.
Preceded by her maid Of honor,
Miss Gloria Rodgers the bride
descended the stairs wearing a two
piece dress of aqua crepe trimmed
with sequins and a small aqua hat.
Her accessories were in dubonnet
and she carried nosegay of sweet
heart roses. Miss Rogers wore
suit of soldier blue wool with
matching hat and a corsage Of pink
rosebuds.
Corpl. Moran had as his best man
1t. q. g. Morris Ethridge, jr.,
U. S. NJ, brother Of the bride and
former member Of the Mississippi
Legislature.
After the ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs.
McCausland entertained at a we'd
ding supper and later the bride and
bridegroom left for a brief wedding
trip in New York. Mrs. Moran's
travelling costume was a three-piece
blue wool suit with blue accessories.
The bride. who has made her
home in Washington for several
years, is a graduate Of the Univer-
sity Of Mississippi. Corpl. Moran
was educated in Boston, graduating
from the law school OF Northeast
ern University. Before he entered
the service he was administrative
assistant for the Lend-Lease Ad-
ministration. He is now stationed
at Camp Forrest. Tenn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Helen Brooks Davis
Married in Florida
ToMr. Allen Hermes

The marriage of Miss Helen
Brooks Davis, daughter of the for
mer Secretary Of War, Mr.. Dwight
F. Davis, to Mr.. Allen Hermes took
place Thursday in Tallahassee, Fla.
The ceremony was performed in
st. Johns Episcopal Church, the
Rev. jeffrey Alfriend officiating.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father and had no attendants.
She is a graduate of Foxcroft
School and was presented to society
in 1894, at a tea at the Sulgrave
Club. Mr.. Hermes. who is the son
of Mrs. Alexander Bell Lindsay, is a
graduate of Syracuse University.
His father is Mr.. George Hermes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Europe Faces Worst
Famine in History,
Chicago Doctor Says
Cites Goerine's Boost
Thot German People
Will Be Last to Sturve
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press
CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-Dr. Paul r.
Cannon, chairman of the pathology
department of the University of
Chicago, asserted yesterday that
fearful epidemics are knocking at
Europe's door"
Certainly in time the problem
Of malnutrition will dominate the
panoramic picture of the entire
war;" he stated in an address at
the schools 2l1th convocation.
war dropsy has reappeared all
over conquered Europe. Ricketts,
and scurvy are reaching alarming
proportions.
THE famine fevers, typhus,
cholera, typhoid and plague, are on
the increase. Death rates from in
fictitious diseases are rising every
where"
Germans Last to Starve.
DR.. Cannon maintained that
starvation would force the Germans
to their knees only when the coun-
tries they conquered have been
wrested from them by military
might.
Unfortunately the bitter fact re-
mains, as Herr Goering has recently
stated it, that, no matter what may
happen to the food supplies Of Eu-
rope, the Germans will be the last
to starve," he said.
"These words mean literally that
within the next few months tens
of thousands of conquered people
will die. News accounts will say they
died of hunger. Actually many, If
not most, of them will die because
they could not overcome infectious
agents which under normal nutri-
tional conditions would have caused
no HARM"
Sees Worst Famines in History.
He declared that at the wars end
"famines may develop more dew
astating than the world has ever
SEEM" and that 100000 900 persons
would be short of food" many mil
lions desperately So"
DR.. Cannon said deaths from
tuberculosis In Paris in the first half
of 1941 had increased 10 per cent
over the corresponding period In
1889 He added that large increases
in the tuberculosis death rate had
been reported in China, Greece,
Poland and Holland; and smaller
increases In England, Wales, Scot
land and Canada.
He reported there had been no
wartime increase in that disease
In the United States.
During the convocation, Katharine
Lenroot, chief Of the Children's
Bureau Of the United States De-
partment Of Labor. received the
Rosenberger medal for notably great
service In the promotion Of human
welfare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Army, Cathedral Choir Units
Join in Impressive Oratorio
Presentation of Mendelssohn's Elijah
Ranks Among Most Outstanding
Local Musical Performances

The burden of dramatic imper-
sonation was in the hands of George
Britton who sang the part of Elijah.
His fine voice and great apprecia-
ton of, the dignity of the role made
1T an impressive portrayal. The
emotional depth which he put into
single phrases such as II journe<
hence to the wilderness" And 1,
even I. only am left" or Lord, my
God, o let the spirit of this child
return" in the gripping duet with
the soprano was accomplished with
a vocal coloring, and a richness of
tone remarkably effective. Through
out, he not only made the character
alive but stressed its nobility and
strength with. supreme artistry.
The quartet of soloists was distin-
guished by exceptional vocal quality,
Mr.. Hams beautiful tenor being of
moving timbre that gave the por-
ton Of his solo, If with your hearts
We truly seek me-" great spiritual
significance. Miss Stover's singing
of Hear We, Israel" and particu-
larly OF the section. "Who hath be-
lieveth our report" was one of the
high points of the evening, while
Miss Berggren's dramatic enuncia-
ton Of the recitatives and, in a
later solo, 20 rest in the Lord" dis
closed a warm, mellow contralto of
descriptive power. The trio, Lift
thin eyes, in which she was joined
by Miss Slower and Mrs. Onslow,
and sung unaccompanied showed a
unique blending of pure voices and
was one of the most uplifting mo-
ments Of the oratorio.
Conductor Credited.
The chorus sang exceptionally
we'll. several times demonstrating its
texture in sustained tones. The
singers achieved a fine climax in
their singing of "Baal, we cry to
thee" and showed a sensitive feel
ing for unity with the soloists for
dramatic effect.
Mr.. Strickland Is an experienced
conductor and it was due to his
spirited directing that the vitality
OF the work was kept uppermost.
The oratorio was preceded by a
short choral work, "Hush'd be the
camps today" by Warrant Officer
Robert Ward, U. S. A., given in
memory Of Capt. Ammon E. Cling
rich of the Army Music School Of
Fort Myer. 1t is poetical writing of
the finest kind and a beautiful
musical setting of Walt Whitman's
poem.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19

Mammele. Their periWinkle blue
costumes, having a contrasting ruiz
ne OF purple en- the skirt, matched
that Of the maid of honor in style
and their headdresses were Of purple
plumes and shoulder wells. Their
bouquets OF American Beauty roses
were tied with purple ribbons.
Kay Johansen, the flower girl,
wore a frock of pink taffeta.
Mr.. Botsford gave his daughter
IN marriage. She wore a gown of
ivory satin made with a sweetheart
neckline which was trimmed with
rose point lace that was worn by
her Observation-Disclosures. The
gown had long sleeves and gath
cred bodice. Her long veil was held
by coronet of the rose point lace
and carried shower bouquet of
white orchids and bouvardia.
1t. Norman L. Botsford, IT., was
the best man and serving as ushers
were 1t. Tom G. White and 1t.
Thomas Hagood.
After the ceremony reception
was nelo at the Carlton Hotel. the
brides mother wore a green crepe
dinner dress with a hat and match
ing muff Of purple and green ruff
fles. Her corsage was Of brown Or
chids.
When 1t. and Mrs. Hamilton left
for their wedding trip the bride wore
q red suit with matching hat and
black accessories. They will make
their home in Tallahassee, Fla.
! Out-of-town guests at the we'd
ding were Mrs. Sara l.. Botsford of
Williamsport, Pa, and Miss Cathe-
rine Staver and Miss Bertha Staver
of Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Hamilton attended National
Park College.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Suspect Held in Theft
Of $1,000 in JeweIy

Theodore F. Coffey 80, 5000 Ed
mund street NV, was held on
$4,000 bond for grand jury action
yesterday in Municipal Court on a
charge of HOUSEKEEPING and lar
ceny.
Coffey is charged with breaking
into the apartment of Miss Inga
Arvad, now Mrs. Paul Fajos. at 1900
Sixteenth street NV. early in
March and stealing jewelry valued
at $1,000, railway express travelling
checks valued at $3.50, and other
travelling checks amounting to $500.
At the time Of the alleged house
breaking and theft, Coffey. who is
now in the Coast Guard, was resid-
ing in an apartment in the same
building Coffey claims that he pur-
chased the good from q man in a
restaurant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
Mrs. Pouch Here
To Attend OAR
Staff's Yule Party

A Christmas party for the stan at
the headquarters of the Daughters
of the American Revolution was
one of several holiday events which
brought the president general, Mrs.
William H. Pouch, to Washington
for a short stay.
In addition to entertaining for
the staff yesterday Mrs. Pouch at
tended the children's party at the
day nursery housed in the OAR
headquarters building. There also
was a party for the household help
there.
A scholarship to a OAR approved
school in memory of the president
generals daughter. Helen Pouch,
was the STATS Christmas gift to
Mrs. Pouch.
Members also contributed gloves
to children in the day nursery, while
Mrs. Pouch gave toys to each of the
youngsters.
Another feature of the staff party
was presentation of two pink
dogwood trees to be planted on
the OAR grounds in remembrance
Of Robert Phillips. building super
intendent for 20 years. The trees
are gift from the clerical staff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
1t. Helen B. Sch|emun Arrives
To Assist Director of SPARS

Schleman is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. William Schleman. now
of Valparaiso, Ind. She graduated
from Northwestern University in
1924, studied hygiene and physical
education for two years at Wellesley
College and received an M. S. de-
gree in psychology at Purdue in
1888. The following year Purdue
opened its first residence hall for
women, making Miss Schlemen
manager.
II wanted to do something more
directly connected with the war ef-
fort" she said, land am very en-
thusiastic over being here"
1t. Schleman will live at the
downtown residence maintained by
the American Association of Uni
versity Women, which Is also the
home of several top-ranking WAVES
officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19

1t. Helen B. Schleman, sworn in
as lieutenant in the SPARS in
long-distance telephone hookup be-
tween Lafayette, Ind, and Coast
Guard headquarters here, has ar
rived in Washington and taken up
duties as executive administrative
assistant to the SPARS director,
1t. Comdr. Dorothy c. Stratton.
Like 1t. Comdr. Stratton, 1t.
Schleman was on the staff of Purdue
University when she decided to join
the Navy. In 1884 she was appointed
manager of the women's residence
there. ...
1t. Schleman was sworn in Mon
day morning by Capt. N. r. Styles,
U. S. c. g., over the long distance
telephone, with 1t. Comdr. Stratton
on an extension line as witness.
Born in Francesville, Ind, 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-19
BuSineSSWOnen
Respond to Appeal
For Yule Project

Entertaining war workers at
family Christmas Day dinners will
be one Of the holiday projects un-
dertaken by members of the Bust
ness and Professional Women's
Club of the District.
Miss Elizabeth. Mann, the presi-
dent, announces that many have
responded to her appeal for this
type of entertainment.
The Public Affairs Committee
plans to give q tea during the holi-
days for about so volunteer workers
at the USO Club for girls at 1914
N street NV. Miss Nina Kinsella
heads the committee on arrange
ments.
A tea for its own membership and
for women af1liated with Business
and Professional Women's Clubs in
other cities viii be given January 3,