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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12

Northern Ireland is taking a cen Sus of all automobiles to be pre- pare dshould war make requisition' necessary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12

Women's organizations of South Africa are providing clothes and money for stranded merchant sea- men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12
Esch cFoss = 2s,o 900 DsSshs

Many crosses mark Flanders Fields of Russia North Africa Philippines the Dutch Indies Guadasna and elsewhere as the world 1892 Some 100000 soldiers their lives action last according to Metro poIan estimates Chart top estimates for each naon S. figure including 6iO0 known dead and szable proportion Americans missing Navy figure
 Inset includes Marines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12

Costa Rica is teaching its farmers how to grow cotton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-12
Rails Outstanding
 On Market Today
Stocks Move to Highest General Level in More Than
 Two Years; Studebaker Sets New High

and Chrysler was up S-4 ct 70 Ia.
 Leading farm equipment, mers chandising, utility, railroad equips ment, rayon, food, liquor, rubber building equipment, aircraft, aI1usee ment and oil shares moved up to their best levels in a year and longer on gains extending to more than point.
 Paramount 1st preferred. called April l, jumped 10 to 155 ia
 x
 WOOL MARKET
 Boston, March 12-(UP)-PUTa chases of early shorn woolS wer0 made in Bakersfield, Cal, ct . country grease price of S6 to, e7 cents or $l.05 to $1.07 clean basis landed Boston, the U. s. Agriculture Department reported today.
 There was some demand for Aus tralian top for early delivery. Good staple GAS were sold at prices of $1.36 to $1.37 and 62's averaged top at $1.S2.
Evening star., 1943-09-29
YOUR YOUNG
CROWD DRESSES

|ieh-spirited sophisti-
oted in one breoth-wide-
eyed in the other with q
heart for color and a willy de-
termination to show your
whittIe-woisted figure off,.
That describes your foI|
dresses if you're q gay,
young Junior Miss!' :. So
choose q curve-hueging prin+
cess dress or q pastel wooIen
dirndI, gay as a new tune!
Or-if you're a Miss Teen
, go back to Hi and sIoy hearts
in q plaid wool jumper dress
thot teams With all your
sweaters and shirts!
sRemember-Jnsior Miss
Is Sixe-Not an Age.
Evening star., 1943-09-29
YOUR ttAETER.
FIVE DRESSES

'onkly feminine with
drama In their
veIte moIding Of your con-
tours with new emphasis
on your own pretty curves
That describes your
date" dresses this fall Of
"going places" Let them
be siIhouette-dresses that
"oII narrow down to you" -.
body-beoutifuI dresses that
give your figure a chance to
shine or let them be your
odored suit-dresses in glow.
Ing coIors, gay with the SHIN
mer Of sparkling sequins!
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Takoma Park
Club Installs q.
Officers June 1
Department Heads
For New Term
Are Announced

Mrs. Luther L. Lemon, newly
elected president of the Takoma
Park Women's Club, and other off,
GERS will be installed at the annual
spring luncheon to be held June l
at the Kenesaw.
Serving with Mrs. Lemon next
year will be Mrs. Wilbur Youngman,
first vice president; Mrs. G. B. l..
Arner. second vice president; Mrs.
Walter P. Duffy, recording secre-
tary; Miss Margaret Docherty, cor
responding secretary; Mrs. Fred
erick G.. Umhau, treasurer, and Mrs.
Gilbert Sward, Mrs. Arthur @. Tool
and Mrs. Walter De Groot, direc-
tors
Mrs. Sward is the retiring presi-
dent of the club.
Department chairmen for the
coming year include Miss Harriet
Converse. art; Mrs. Paul Burk,
drama; Mrs. C. B. Smith, garden;
Mrs George Robertson, Government
study; Mrs. Frederick L. Lewton,
homemakers; Mrs. C. NJ Purves,
literature, and Mrs. Frank Marshall,
music.
Standing committee chairmen will
be announced later.
Mrs Arner and Mrs. DurWard
Sandifer recently tied for first place
in an essay contest sponsored by the
Government study department on
MY Plans for the Postwar World"
The papers were judged by Mrs
Sarah T. Richmond of the Commits
sion to Study the Organization of
Peace, which has headquarters in
New York.
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Jewish Women
Plan Luncheon

The Jewish Consumptive Relief
Society will pay its annual tribute
to Mothers" with a luncheon at
1915 pm. May 10 at the Jewish
Community Center.
The guest speaker will be DR..
H. E. Hillebee. The program will
include the musical portrait of
TchaikoWsky, with Mrs. Clara Baum
as narrator accompanied by Miss
Betty Baum. Miss Jane Davis will
entertain with vocal solos, accom-
panied by Clara Bernheimer.
The opening prayer will be offered
by Mrs. Hannah Rosendorf and the
Star Spangled Banner will be sung
by Miss Davis. All charter members
of the Auxiliary are requested to
attend.
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Isabella Circle
To Hold Benefit
Card Party

A benefit card party will be spon-
sored BY the Daughters of Isabella
Circle. No. 178. at pm Monday at
the Washington Club. Proceeds will
go towards the Scholarship Fund
which for several years has financed
the education of two girls through
the four academic years in con-
vent school.
Mrs Stephen Stafford, regent of
the Daughters, has appointed Mrs
George A. Howe general chairman of
the affair She will be assisted by
A committee including Mrs. Francis
SWlggard, patronesses; Mrs. Fred
ericka Whelton, prizes; Mrs. Ger
trude Donnelly, tickets: Mrs. Nora
Tappan, candy; Miss Clare Cohlll
cards and tallies; and Mrs. James
F. Hartnett, publicity.
Patronesses include Mrs. Alice C.
Bicksler, Mrs Thomas A. Baldwin
Miss Margaret Bryerton. Miss Eliza
beth j. Dolan, Mrs. Donnelly. Miss
Margaret Colpoys, Mrs. Mary A.
Buchanan. Mrs. May B. Fay, Mrs
James B. FLYNN. Mrs Mary Giacch-
etti. Mrs. Hartnett, Mrs. James G.
Haskell. Mrs. Edith B. Holland, Mrs
Howe, Mrs. Ella F. Kistler, Miss
Gertrude McNally. Miss Mary Nor
gan, Mrs. Stafford Mrs. SWiggard,
Mrs. Tappan, Miss Rebecca Stanley
Mrs. Marguerite Stewart, Mrs
Whelton and Miss Mary Wolfe.
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Holland Will Be Theme
Of Welcome Program

Holland the Beautiful" is the
theme of the washington Welcomes
You" program to be held at BIS
pm. tomorrow in St. Johns Parish
House, 8l9 Sixteenth street NV.
One of series of programs spon-
sored by the Defense Commission Of
the Washington Federation of
Churches, tomorrow's welcome"
evening has been arranged in CO.
operation with the Netherlands ex-
hibit at the United War Relief
Center.
DR.. H. N Boon, Second Secretary
Of the Netherlands Embassy, will
give talk on Holland, and Nine.
Abdulkadir Widjojoatmodjo, wife Of
a member OF the Netherlands Eco
nomic Mission, will describe the
Netherlands East Indies.
A committee of women members
of the Dutch colony here, headed by
Mrs. j. M. w. Koning Hamilton,
has taken the responsibility for ar
ranging details of the evenings en-
tertainment.
A motion picture showing scenes
from pre-war and postwar Holland,
and musical selections will be other
features. Songs Of the Netherlands
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Mrs. Fred Sanderson
Heads Auxiliary
OF Medical Society

Mrs. Fred Sanderson was elected
president of the Woman's Auxiliary
of the Medical Society of the Dis.
rict at the organizations finaI
meeting yesterday Others elected
include Mrs. Leon Martel, first vice
president; Mrs. Charles McEnerney
second vice president; Mrs. Chester
Brady, recording secretary; Mrs
Edward j. Cummings, corresponds
ing secretary. and Mrs. Thomas
Crisp, treasurer.
The annual spring luncheon was
served in the Medical Building IL
brary following the business meet
ing. DR.. A. Magruder Macdonald
president of the District Medical
Society, was guest speaker and ex-
pressed his appreciation of the
work done by the Auxiliary in as
sisting the Medical Society in it.
, activities.
The luncheon was in charge of 9
committee headed by Mrs. Thomas
Crisp, who was assisted by Mrs. R
l.. Spire, Mrs. Watson w. Eldridge
Mrs. Chester Brady, Mrs George
H. Crofton, Mrs. H. S. Lewis ano
Mrs. Richard E. Dunkley.
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Mrs. Compton Heads
GNU Club Slate

Mrs. William r. Compton heads
the slate OF officers to be presented
by the Nominating Committee
before the Faculty Women's Club
of George Washington University
at its final meeting of the season
at 2:30 pm tomorrow at Columbian
House. The session also will feature
an address by DR.. Warren Reed
West, assistant dean Of the School
of Government, on What About
Congress?"
Other candidates selected by the
Nominating Committee include Mrs.
Robert w. Bolwell, vice president;
Mrs. Samuel Wrenn. recording Sec
retary; Mrs. Ralph Kennedy, corre-
spending secretary; Mrs. Henry w.
Herzog treasurer. and Mrs. Oliver
Irish and Miss Kathryn Towne, di-
rectors.
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Daughters of 1872
To Elect Tomorrow

The District Society, Daughters of
1912, will hold its annual election of
officers at meeting at 3 pm. to-
morrow at national headquarters,
1851 Rhode Island avenue NV.
After the business session, a mu-
sical program will be presented by
Millicent Gruler, soprano, of New
York City. A tea and social hour
will conclude the session.
Earlier in the day, Mrs. Albion
Tuck, president of the society, and
Miss Mary Oursler, first vice presi-
dent, will entertain at luncheon in
honor of District officers and chair
men.
Mrs. Tuck is receiving congratu-
lations on her election to the Office
of national registrar general at a
recent meeting Of the national So
ciety in New York. The District
society has been awarded second
prize for the book presented by the
historian, Mrs. Mae Etchison, at the
5lst conference.
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Greensboro Alumnae
To Elect Officers

Children of members will be fea-
tured on a program to be presented
by the Washington Chapter, of the
Greensboro College Alumnae Associ-
alton. at 3 pm Sunday at the home
of Mrs. Harry w. Stewart, 1921
Verplanck place NV. A business
meeting will precede the entertain
ment in which approximately 20
children are expected to participate.
Those on the program will include
Miss Mary Lou Stewart who will
give poem of welcome; little Eliza
beth Winn Eckstein. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry j. Eckstein who
will appear in tap dance, Casey"
and Miss Margaret Ann Richey,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Franz
Richey who will offer vocal solo.
Election of officers will be held
during the business meeting. The
first meeting for the ensuing year
will be held in September.
Evening star., 1943-05-13

will be presented by a chorus COM
posed of Mrs. r. H. Ross, wife of
Maj Ross Of the Netherlands Indies
Air Corps; Mrs. Grace Hoebing,
Mrs. Julia Bartlett and Miss Emma
van der Kooy. Mrs. James Frederick
Engers will play the piano accom-
paniment.
Hosts and hostesses who will well
come those attending will include
DR.. Frederick E. Reissig, executive
secretary of the Washington Fed
Grafton of Churches; Nine. Nicholas
de Voogd and Nine Walter A. Foote,
representing the Queen Wilhelmina
Fund; Miss Louise Green of the
American Association of University
Women, Miss B. M. Grape of the
Women's City Club, DR.. Maeanna
Cheserton- -Mangle, Mrs. Grover
Hartman, Miss Jane Sniffen and
Miss Laura King, director of the
Washington Welcomes You" series
Both the program tomorrow and
the Netherlands exhibit at the War
Relief Center are open to the public,
the latter on weekdays throughout
this month. The exhibit is under
auspices of the Queen Wilhelmina
Fund
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Soroptinists
Are Guests of
Rotary Club
Special Program
Features Songs
OF Stephen Foster

Although Washington has several
classified service clubs for women
which are similar to the mems
luncheon clubs, seldom do the or
ganizations get together for such
an occasion as the stephen Foster
Day program given yesterday by
the Rotary Club.
Members of the Washington
Soroptimist Club were invited to be
guests of the Rotary Club at a
ladies'" luncheon at the Willard
Hotel. Never before, it was recalled
yesterday. has the Rotary Club had
the entire membership of a women's
organization as its luncheon guests
To do honor to the ladies-who
included wives of Rotary members
a colorful Stephen Foster program
tainment feature.
Wearing picturesque ante bellum
costumes, a chorus of Rotarians.
assisted by several women, gave a
musical portrait of the American
who composed such favorites as
"Old Black Joe" and "Jeanie With
the Light Brown Hair"
Albert Atwood served as narra-
tor, relating events in Fosters life
which inspired many of his best
known songs.
D. Sterling Wheelwright was di-
rector of the chorus, which included
Mrs. Walter K. Granger, contralto;
Miss Frances Tucker, soprano; Mrs.
Wheelwright, soprano; Calvert
Bowie, tenor; Herman Fakler, bar
ttone; George A. Myers, tenor, and
Roger J. Whiteford, bass.
Miss Cecilia Mahoney provided
the violin accompaniment while
Adolph Torovsky served as pianist.
Granville Guide was stage decorator,
assisted by Frank Jellef.
All men participating in the pro-
gram were Rotary members.
M. x. Wilberding, president of
the Rotary Club. presided at the
luncheon and introduced Miss Mil
dred Clum, president of the Sorop-
tinist Club.
Another feature of the program
was the presentation of silver
sandwich tray to Mrs Wilberding.
whose husband will retire as presi-
dent this summer Mr. Wilberding
Is to be succeeded by Mr.. Atwood
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Soviet Women Topic

"Womens Place In the Soviet
Union" will be the subject Of an
address by Miss Norma Anderson,
secretary to Ambassador Maxim Lit
vinof Of the Union of Soviet So
cialist Republics. at meeting Of
the Women's Alliance of All Souls
Church at noon tomorrow. The
meeting will be held in Pierce Hall,
Sixteenth and Harvard streets NV.
The speaker, who was born in
Moscow, came to this country in
1889 in connection with the Soviet
exhibit at the New York Worlds
Eoir
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Leaders in Home Services
BEING Trained by Red Cross

Trained leaders in Red Cross
Home Service activities are being
graduated each month from the Red
Cross training school here to meet
a rising number of requests for aid
to servicemen and their families, the
Red Cross has announced.
Members of a special training
group of 10 just graduated include
Miss Ruth Oakley of Roanoke, Va,
and Mrs. Jamie Montague of Arden
N. C. Mrs. Montague has been as
signed to the Red Cros eastern area
Office in Alexandria, Va, as home
service correspondent. Another
graduate, Miss Mary Hunt of Phil
adelphia, has been assigned to the
National Red Cross staff here as
home service correspondent.
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Guild Women Plan
Book Review

Stories of Dickens life will be tolc
by Mrs. o. w. McNeese at a bool
review of the American University
Guild for Women at 2:3O pm. Sun
day in the residence of Dr. Paul F
Douglass, university president. Mrs
McNeese also will review Dickens
Digest" by Mary Louise Aswell.
Tea will be served following the
review. Those assisting will be
members of the Book Review Com
mittee including Mrs. Leslie eager
chairman: Mrs. Frank Ballou, Miss
Mary Louise Brown, Mrs. Frederick
Brown Harris, Miss Fannie Holmes
Mrs. Charles Quarles, Mrs Charles
E. Swain and Mrs. c. o. Mckay.
The review is open to the public.
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Lithuanian Society
To Map Program

The American Lithuanian Society
of Washington will hold its final
meeting of the season at 3 pm.
Sunday at the Immaculate Concep-
ton School Hall at Eighth and N
streets NV. Miss Anne Gavelis,
president of the society, announces
that plans will be discussed for &C
tivities to take place during the
summer months.
The Bowling Club banquet will be
held at pm. May "a at the Treas
ure Island, 1925 K street NV. In
dividual and team prizes will be
awarded following the dinner. Res
ervations should be made not later
than MAY l6
Evening star., 1943-05-13
ChurchWOnen to
Hear FBI Agent

Espionage and Sabotage 1nvesti-
cations" will be the subject of talk
by Special Agent John B. Greene, Of
the FBI, at the annual May break
fast of the Women's Society of the
First Congregational Church at
noon May 18.
Mrs. Samuel Hallet. music chair
man, will present Miss Marjorie
Brett, soprano, accompanied by Miss
Jean Hoffman, pianist.
Luncheon arrangements are in
charge of Mrs. David j. Williams.
Mrs. Mark Thatcher is president Of
the sOciety,
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Shoppers to Elect

The Washington League of Women
Shoppers will elect officers at a
luncheon meeting at 1890 pm. to-
morrow at the Y. w. c. A, Seven
teenth and K streets NV Miss
Margaret G. Bondfeld, first British
woman cabinet minister, will be un-
able to address the session as sched-
uled, but substitute is to be pre-
sented
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Merit Club to Sponsor
Gymnustic Exhibition

A program Of gymnastic exhibi-
tions will be presented at the third
annual carnival sponsored by the
Merit Club at the Twelfth Street
YMCA, June 4 and S.
Oswald T. Mcintyre is general
chairman of the program. The
Physical Education Committee of
the USO and the boys department
will assist in preparing the carnival.
Evening star., 1943-05-13
PEG Will Be Feted

Mrs, Charles Carroll Haig will
entertain members of Chapter L of
the PEO Sisterhood at luncheon
meeting at 1890 pm. tomorrow at
her home in Bethesda. A report of
the District of Columbia PEG con-
vention during the business session
will be followed by a musical pro-
gram,
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Foirfux Citizens to Elect

Election of officers will feature the
monthly meeting of the Fairfax
County Federation of Citizens As
sociations at o'clock tonight at the
Madison School in Falls Church.
Evening star., 1943-05-13
Card Party Slated

The Sodality of St. Agnes Church
at Lee highway and Randolph street
in Cherrydale will sponsor a card
party at pm. tomorrow, according
to an announcement.
Evening star., 1943-05-13

MISS CECIL LESTER JONES,
Ne1Dly elected Uice president
OF the Association OF Junior
Leagues OF America, 1Dho re-
turned last night from Ne1D
York 1Dhere she attended the
t1Denty-third annual confer
ence of the association as di-
rector OF Region 3. Other
members OF the Washington
Junior League attending 1Dere
Mrs. Robert w. Wilson, presi-
dent, and Miss Virginia M.
Flannery, first Uice president.
thanksgiving Photo.
The Omaha guide., 1943-06-26
Blame for Recent Race Clashes Laid to Axis Activitie
100000 Granted Wilberforce u.
LARGEST APPROPRIATION
IN HISTORY PERMITS
OF UNI.
ACTIVITIES

Wilberforce, Chic. The Ohio
State Legislature set a new prece-
dent by granting the million dollar
appropriation for the 1894 bien-
mum sought by Wilberforce Uni
versity. the oldest continuously
operated Institution of higher edu-
cation for Negroes.
s25e,oOO Of this appropriation is
earmarked as post war expendit-
ure for the construction OF a sci
ence building. sos. 900 win be used
fer armory and addition to the
gymnasium; $50, 900 for a new war
and sewerage system; and s10.-
600 as additional allotment to the
Library. The remaining amount
Continued on pageND
The Omaha guide., 1943-06-26
Cite 2 for
HerOiSm
ON EUV

Mobile Hdq. srd Army, some-
where in La, June Is AMP Hero
ism Of two Negro soldiers during
the difficult 3rd army maneuvsrs
was rewarded Sunday as their
commanding general pinned Sold
iers medals on their breasts.
The colorful ceremony highlight-
ed events at a track and field meet
staged by thousands of Negro
troops at the conclusion Of their
strenuous maneuver training.
Brigadier General Raymond G..
Lehman presented the Soldiers
ledals to Sgt. Hannibal Moore Of
Lon Branch N. j., and Pvt. Henry
Jackson Of Birmingham before an
honor guard Of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ed soldiers.
General orders citation the men
for heroism were read by Stanley
Prouty chief Of staff of the div
ision.
Sgt AIOore's citation follows: NJ"
-on the morning of May %, 1913
he go conducted himself by his pres
ance Of mind and utter disregard
for personal safety, saved the life
Of an officer and prevented dam
age to a government vehicle. The
in command of a river cross
ing detail near Evans, La, had
been across the river in an amphi-
bus jeep. During the return trip
the vehicle was grounded on a SAND
bar, and the officer having become
exhausted attempting to salvage
It. was caught in swift current
near the shore and went down SGT
Moore dived into the river. rescued
the officer and continued the sal
wage operation in such a manne-
The Omaha guide., 1943-06-26
ClOma Scott to Head OES
Amaranthus Chapter
c AHA TO BE SCENE OF
; KT YEARS SESSION

Amaranthus Grand Chapter
Order Of the Eastern Star Of Ne
bra and its jurisdiction closed
thei1 32nd Annual Session Thurs
day. June 18th at the Masonic hall,
18th and Blonde SITS.
The following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year: Mrs. Cloma
H. Scott. Worthy Grand Matron;
Mr.. Russell E. Reese, Worthy
Grand Patron; Mrs. Mayme Hoch-
ms. Lincoln, Nebraska, Worthy
Associate Grand Matron; DR.. d.
W. Gooden, Associate Grand Pat
ron; Mrs. Pearl Fletcher. Grand
Conductress: Mrs. Edith Wheatley,
Associate Grand Conductress; Mrs.
Josie Moore, Grand Secretary; Mrs
Margaret Moore. Grand Treasurer.
Mrs. Lydia Wilson. Grand Chaplain;
Mrs. Nicola panbs, Grand Warden:
Afr. A. q. Webster, Grand Sentinel:
Mrs. I. s. Mcpherson, Grand Mar
shall; Mrs. Blanche Moore. Grand
Lecturer: Mrs. Ada Woodson,
Grand Organist; Mrs. Hattie Pettis,
Grand G. c. & F. G.: Mrs. Whey
walker. Grand Trustee; Arts and
Crafts. Mrs. VI, B. Gooden: Mem
bsrs elected on the Grand Points
are. Adah. Mrs. Cora Thomas. Lin
coin, Nebraska Ruth, Mrs. E. Civ
ems. Council Bluffs, Iowa; Esther.
Mrs. Goldie Downing; Martha. Mrs.
Ruby B. Reese; Electa, Mrs. NJ. B.
Carter; Mrs. Pearl BrummeIl was
appointed chairman of the Ways
and Means committee. Members
appointed to the Jurisprudence com
mittee we're: Mrs. Mable GaIbreath.
Lincoln. Nebraska; Mrs. Nett:e
Fredericks. Mrs. Hazel Lewis. Mrs
Maggie Ransom. Mrs. Lillian Kim
sey, Mr.. Wendell Thomas and MI.
Edward Fletcher.
The session just closed was Il
of the most successful the Grand
Chapter Ia enjoyed for some time.
over three hundred were in attend
anee during the two day session,
and it was voted to hold the next
Grand Chapter in Omaha, in 1914.
The Omaha guide., 1943-06-26

possibility Of It happening, but she
would rather have it Treated as a
rumor Just now. The two have
been "romancing'' for many mon
tbs in bright spots and green parks
around town. Bradshaw's band Is
currently appearing At the Rnum-
a former dansuese at the Pan
Their Room at which time she won
and wed Herbie Jeffries Of "F7am.
lingo" fame. Ops, Inc.)
The Omaha guide., 1943-06-26
SELECT BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG TO TOUR WAR FRONTS

Following a conference with President Roose-
welt in the White House Tuesday, June Is. eight
prominent clergymen announced that Bishop John
\. Gregg Of the African Methodist Episcopal church
has been selected to represent the Fraternal Council
OF Negro Churches in America on a tour Of training
camps ard various war front where Negro troops
are stationed. Bishop Gregg resides in Kansas CiV,
No.
The delegation said that during the so minute
interview. the President discussed with them the
progress Of military action and also the problems OF
feacefuI adjustment in the postwar world. Bishop
Wright stated that the Fraternal Council Of Negro
Churches represented 10000 churches and 5000. 300