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Evening star., 1943-09-12

the wrong play at the right time. But Vefnet
goes anyway.
We start down the narrow street outside
La Mutt Rouge. It is deserted and lonely,
except for a few Arabs whose white robes
really look white because it is nighttime.
Vernet starts ahead with Yvonne. and Tor
about three blocks Joe stands it. Then ne
boils over Before know what gives,
he has parked himself in front of the
little guy and started telling him of.
M. Vernet makes gesture with his yex
shoulders. '.Somesing is wrong. Nee ~
ster Joe?' W.
''Yeh, somesing is wrong. don't
like YOU, see? don't like nothing
about you Don't want you around Beat it.
M. Vernet is slow on the uptake. But my
very dear friend -"
Don't gimme that stuff! just clear Out"
Vernet gets sore. you uncouth Americans
= - he starts. but Joe snaps him off. What's
that cack?" he wants to know.
'sYou Americans are uncouth. You invade
our peaceful country. You are barbarians.
] HATS the straw that dumps the camel.
Joe's fist comes up from nowhere and explodes
against the little guys jaw. Marcel Vernet
goes out like light in a blackout.
Yvonne shrieks start scraping M Vernet
up from the sidewalk. look at my big friend
reprovingly You shouldn't of done it. Joe.
This feller amt gonna wake up until the
middle of next Monday"
$50 what? He had it COM
ing"
yeah - And what have
we got coming? What can we
do now?'
. Lay him back in the gut
ter. We're getting out of
tIk here"
Yvonne starts talking. She
tells us that we are in a very
dangerous quarter of the city,
NJ ee- and that terrible things might
AAa happen to NJ Vernet if we
leave him lying there uncon-
scious. Then she wants to
know what would happen to
I Joe and me when the report
was made to the gendarmes?
Especially if somebody was
so thoughtless as to stick
sharp instrument between
M. Vernet's ribs.
Joe says, $50 we take him
sssiagass back to La Mutt Rouge and
- dump him in the front door,"
- ''Oh. yeah?" say. "And
run smack into the MP's?
Not me, Joe. Nor you,
either
oo?'' Yvonne says, 1--WE take
him home. Is not very far
from here. We pretend that he is drunk We
leave him weeth his servant Maybe tomor-
row morning he forgets what have happened.
But even if he does not - it is still tomorrow
morning"
Joe sees the common sense in that, so he
picks the man up. Yvonne leads the way.
Me, I'm now plenty worried. Every once in
Evening star., 1943-09-12

He's got me again. Only
one things got me worried
and mention it. Being away
from Jersey City as long as
you have. Joe - don't let
this dame get under your
skin"
why not? If she amt a
spy -"
But you said she was"
Il can be wrong. If | am -
gosh! Can you imagine her on
Brafnhall Avenue?"
She came back then. She's
got on a red evening gown -
what you can see of it, which
amt much. She sits between
US,
II been wondering" / said
to her. what you see in a
screwball like Joe"
She pats his hand. He's a
chivalrous gentleman, Mon
sieur Eddie. And maybe -
who knows need a friend"
We order a bottle of wine.
Before it's served, somebody
joins us "a slick little guy
about forty years old. He has
beady eyes, a thin black mus
tache, and weighs maybe l25.
Joe and | look at him and
Evening star., 1943-10-25
Macy WiVes' Clut
Meets Tomorrow

The Eleanor Roosevelt Chapter of
the Navy Wives Club will meet at
8 pm. tomorrow at the Bellevue
Housing Project Shopping Center,
Nichols avenue S.W., for the pur-
pose Of sewing layettes for the Navy
Relief Society.
Composed Of wives OF Navy en-
listed personnel, the club offers
channel for mutual assistance in
variety Of fields.
Members are interested in the es-
tablishment of day nursery at the
Bellevue project and have been con-
ferring with the Child Care and
Protection Committee of the Civilian
War Services Division on the pro-
posal.
Materials for the layettes are fur
nished by the Navy Relief Society
The club meets at pm. each Tues
day for cutting and sewing and
again at 8 pm. on Tuesday.
Invitations are tended to wives of
Army and Marine personnel to par
ticipate.
Mrs. Oscar Norgorden, 166 Chesa-
peake street SW., president OF the
group, invites inquiries.
Evening star., 1943-10-25
Mrs. Rose P0fxIer
Bride Last Week

The marriage OF Mrs Rose Koran
Potzler to Mr.. Clarence T. Spring
mann took place Wednesday in St
Gabriels Church. with the brother
OF the bridegroom, the Rev. Lewis
A. Springmann, o. P. M. A., of ST
Mary's Priory, New Haven, Conn,
officiating. Also present in the
sanctuary were the Rev. William J
Sweeney and the Rev. Reginald
Coffey, o. P.
Blue velvet was worn by the bride
who is the daughter Of Mrs. Jere-
miah Koran and the late Mr.. Horan
A fuchsia velvet hat and & corsage
of pink roses and stephanotis COM
pleted her costume.
Miss Mary A. Neubeck was the
brides only attendant and she was
dressed in brown with brown ac-
cessories and wore a corsage Of
talisman roses. Corpl. John Spring
mann, another brother of the bride
groom, was his best man. Mr..
Springmann is the son of Mr.. Clar-
ence M. Springmann and the late
Mrs. Springmann.
Mrs. William Westermever. aunt
Of the bride. was hostess at we'd
ding breakfast for the two families
Evening star., 1943-10-25

the nature OF a farewell party, as
Ambassador Troncoso, with his at
tractive wife and family, will leave
Washington shortly to return to
the foreign Office and thence to a
new assignment, and once again
Washington will lose popular host
and hostess.
Among those seen at the reception
yesterday were the Ambassador of
Mexico and Sonora de Castillo Ma
jera, the Ambassador of Cuba and
Sonora de Concheso, the Ambassa- =
dor Of Guatemala and Sonora de
Recinos, the Ambassador of Ell Sal
vador, Senor DR.. Don Hector David
Castro; the Ambassador of Honduras
and Sonora de Caceres, the AmbaS-
sador Of Costa Rica and Sonora de
Escalante and the Ambassador of
Panama and Sonora de Jimenez.
Also the Military Attache of the
Cuban Embassy and Sonora de Mu-
nilla, the Assistant Secretary of
State and Mrs. Adolf A. Berle, jr.:
DR.. Tomas CajigaS, who was pre-
sented a medal by the Dominican
Ambassador in the name of Presi-
dent Trujillo; Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Lee Pierson. Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson A.
Rockefeller, Mrs. Thomas C. Dawson
Miss Lilita Dawson, Senorita Minerva
Bernardino, vice chairman of the
Inter American Commission of
Women, and Mr.. J. Edgar Hoover.
Evening star., 1943-10-25

Marie, came home from school,
went into the pantry in search Of
something to eat, found the rails
ms and before any one had dis
covered her and told her how
precious they were-devoured
half of them! The next day at
the dentists one Of the ladies was
telling the sad story when an
other patient, overhearing 1t
hoped to her feet and volun-
teered some raisins that she had!
Maple Sugar Available.
II you've had trouble getting
maple sirup you'll find it-and
the very best quality-at the sale,
for Mrs. Harry Grant, who is
president of the board of the
House of Mercy, is having gallons
or pure maple sirup sent down
from her farm in Vermont. Mrs.
Henry c. Morris, who is famous
for her homemade candies. will
turn in her usual quota for the
sale. There will be deviled crabs.
too, and home baked beans aud
every kind of homemade pie and
cake that you can imagine.
Mrs. Sheerin feels that rather
than hurting the food sale, war
ratloning will help it since so
many more people will want to
buy these good things to eat. We
asked her about the aprons. too.
Her comment on that was that
this year more housewives are
asking for the more practical
type OF apron for doing their own
work. Fewer requests are being
made for maids aprons.
Evening star., 1943-10-25
Lila 7. Joralmon
" eds Mr.. Bartlett

A lovely wedding of Saturday eve
ming took place in the Emory Metho-
dist Church, when Miss Lila v.
Joralmon, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John E. Joralmon, became the bride
of Mr.. George w. Bartlett, ir., in a
double ring ceremony at which the
Rev. DR.. Edgar c. Berry officiated.
Palms and candlelight decorated
the church and the bride. who was
given in marriage by her father.
wore a gown Of ivory satin with a
half-length veil and carried a bou-
quet of white chrysanthemums.
Miss Lois Binks was the maid of
honor, wearing aqua satin and mar
quisette and carrying bronze chrys-
anthemums, and the bridesmaids
were dressed two in blue and two
IN pink satin and marquisette. They
were Miss Juanita Brown. Miss Mar
garet McConkey, Miss Jean Caller
and Miss Betty Lou Rice. They
wore small tulle caps and carried
yellow chrySanthemums. Barbara
Landlord, the flower girl, wore pink
tafeta and carried a basket of rose
petals Jackie Schneider was the
ring bearer and wore a sailor suit.
The bridegroom is the son of Mr..
Evening star., 1943-10-25
miss Lddd Bride
of 1t. Linscott
In Chevy Chase
Weddings again held the interest

Weddings again held the interest
over the week end of many in So
ciety circles, with Miss Louise Ben
dette Ladd choosing yesterday for
her marriage to 1t. q. g. Henry
Dallas Linscott. jr.
The Chevy Chase Presbyterian
Church was the scene OF the we'd
ding, baskets of white flowers against
a background Of palms making a
pretty setting for the 4 o'clock cere-
mony. Mrs. Mabel Frost played the
wedding music and the Rev. DR.. J.
Hillman Hollister offlciated.
The bride, who Is the daughter of
Col. Shaler Ladd. U. S. M. c., and
Mrs Ladd of Chevy Chase, was
escorted to the altar by Capt.
George E. Ladd, jr., U. S. M. c., re-
tired, and given by him in marriage.
Her gown of white taffeta was worn
with veil that fell from coronet
of orange blossoms and her flowers
were white roses centered with
orchids.
Miss Beverly Ladd was maid of
honor for her sister and was dressed
in blue taffeta with a shoulder
length veil and carried Joanna Hill
roses. The bridesmaids, Miss Hope
Hevener of Gambrills, Md; Miss
Gene Mason, Miss Jean Sexton and
Miss Annette Ladd the brides
cousin, wore rose taffeta and carried
Joanna Hill roses.
Col. James H. Strother, U. S. M.
c.. was best man for the bridegroom,
who is the son of Col. Linscott,
u. S. NJ c., and Mrs. Linscott of
Alexandria. The ushers were 1t.
Calvin D. Linton, U. S. N. R.; Mr..
Wilton H. Wallace, 1t. William j.
Nichols, U. S, M. C. r., of Quantico
and Mr.. Elmer L. Reese, U. S. N. R.,
of Baltimore.
After the reception at the home
Of the brides parents, 1t. and Mrs.
Linscott left for wedding trip be-
fore going to Boston, where he is
stationed. to make their home.
The bride was graduated from the
University OF Maryland and Is a
member OF Delta Delta Delta and
Omicron Nu. 1t. Linscott is grad
uate Of the University of Missouri
and is a member of Sigma Chi and
Kappa Tau Alpha.
Evening star., 1943-10-25
A. B. Tart to Speak
At ORT Luncheon

Aaron B. Tart, executive vice
chairman of the American Fedora
ton of ORT, will address the Wash.
ington Chapter of Women's Amer
ican ORT at a luncneon at 1890
pm. tomorrow at the home of Mrs.
Leon Gerber, 45ll Twenty-e eighth
street NV.
Mr.. Tart will discuss problems
facing refugees and war victims. To
help such individuals become self
supporting ORT conducts trade
schools, workshops and farming prof.
ects in Europe, Canada and South
America
Evening star., 1943-10-25
Mortar Board Group
To Meet Wednesday

Mrs. Oliver T. Griswold, secretary
to the Deans OF Women in the Ma
tional Education Association, will
be guest speaker at meeting of
the Mortar Board Alumnae Associ-
alton Of Washington at pm. We'd
nesday in the Chi Omega rooms at
George Washington University. The
speakers subject will be The Dean
of Women in Wartime
A report on the Toy Loan Library
at Friendship House, the main
project of the group, will be given.
Mrs. H.bberd Kline, president of the
association, will preside. Mrs. Ellis
worth De Alley, vice president, is in
charge of the program.
Members of Mortar Board who
have recently come to Washington
are invited to attend the meeting
New names or changes of name or
address should be sent to the secre-
tary, Mrs. John c. Lang.
Evening star., 1943-10-25
Mrs. Dorothy Muir :.
To Reviezv Her BO0k'

Mrs. Dorothy Troth Muir, author
of Potomac Interlude," will review
her book before the literature de-
partment of the Silver Spring
Woman's Club at 1890 am. tomor-
row at the home of Mrs. Edward M.
Nevils. The book is a story Of
Woodlawn Mansion and the Mount
Vernon neighborhood between 1S46
and 1943.
Now resident Of Washington
Grove, Md, Mrs. Muir has spent
most Of her life near Silver Spring
and has been working for several
years on a history of that section.
She has originated a white ele-
phant sale" in Gaithersburg in
which she sells articles for other
people with the requirement that
they be paid for In War savings
stamps.
Evening star., 1943-10-25
Mrs. George Stiles
Returns From Visit

Mrs. George H. Stiles, wife of
Comdr. Stiles, u S N. r, has re-
turned from Richmond where she
went to welcome her new grandson.
David Johnson Livengood jr., VINO
was born October IL The baby's
mother was Miss Caroline Stiles
before her marriage.
Mrs. Stiles, an assistant United
States attorney for the District, is
professionally known as Grace
Brown Stiles.
Evening star., 1943-10-25
By the Way
Beth Blaine

What effect will food ration
ing have on a food sale?" we
wondered when we received an
announcement OF the 18th an
nual apron and food SALE to be
held at the House of Mercy
Thursday, November 4. Remem-
bering all those delectable
homemade goodies. rich with
sugar and sweet butter. we didn't
see how 1t was possible to repeat
those successes of other years, so
we went straight to see Mrs.
Charles w. Sheerin, wife of the
rector of Epiphany Church, who
is chairman Of this years sale,
and We asked her:
How Is it possible to have a
food sale with rationing?"
Cooperation Stressed.
'It is possible because Of the
wonderful cooperation of the
women on the board" she an
swered. There are some so in all
and so determined are they to
have this years sale more sue
cessful than ever that they land
many Of them have gotten friends
to help out, too) have pooled to-
gether their sugar and butter and
other rationed foodstuffs. Even
II it meant eating fish and chick
en- for a couple of weeks at home
those famous candies and
cakes and pies are not going to
suffer. They are going to- be
made with real butter and plenty
OF it and those rich fruit cakes
for which Mrs. Donald Bingham
Evening star., 1943-10-25

Assisting the hosts were the AM
bassadors parents, Senor Don Man.
uel Troncoso and Sonora Alicia
Troncoso, who have been guests at
the Embassy for some time. The
latter wore black, the bodice of her
gown embroidered with silver beads,
and a diamond brooch was its only
other ornament.
Also mingling with the guests were
the two young sons in the Ambas-
sador's and Sonora de TroncoSo'S S
family, Manuel and Frank. They
are students at Georgetown Pre-
paratory School and in the two years
they have been in Washington have
become most proficient in speaking
the English language. Their young
Pr sisters, Clara. aged II, and jose
phine, who is 9, are in school at
Holy Cross Academy.
The drawing room to the right of
the reception room is beautiful
one with soft green walls. deeper
green velvet draperieS at the lace
curtained windows, an exquisite
chrystal chandelier, and several fine
portraits in oil, one in particular
over the mantel. The furniture in
this room is upholstered in pastel
colors, and the delicate tones of the
flower patterned rug are a fitting
complement to the rooms decora-
ton.
Across the reception hall to the
left of the entrance is the library,
which Is handsomely paneled in
cedar, with large portrait in oil of
President Trujillo occupying
prominent position on one wall. The
draperies in this room are beige
color brocade and the furniture is
upholstered in vivid shades which
contrast with the dark walls and
furniture
The ballroom beyond the library is
a large room with French doors
which open onto a terrace, though
yesterday these doors were closed
because of the chill air outside. A
fireplace occupies one end of the
room and comfortable chairs and
couches are placed about.
In the dining room the buffet ta-
Bile, which was covered with a
cream-colored lace cloth, was GEN.
tered with a low bowl of yellow and
rust colored chrysanthemums flank
ed by ivory tapers in silver candles.
A portable bar was set Up at one
end of the room and from this the
guests were served liquid refresh
ment. A large assortment of small
sandwiches and cakes was dispensed
from the buffet table and the piece
de resistance was hot pastry deli
cacy which in the Dominican Re
public is called "pastelito."
Assisting the Ambassador and his
family in receiving the guests were
the other members of the Embassy
staff, which has increased conSid-
erably in size within a short time,
and even more new members are eX-
pected to come to Washington to
represent their country within the
near future.
The party yesterday not only was
In celebration Of the natal day of
President Truiillo, but it also was in
Evening star., 1943-10-25
Catholic Alun1nae
Meeting. Here
Attended by 900

More than 400 members of the
graduating classes OF Catholic high
schools and colleges In and near
Washington, In addition to 500
alumnae and guests, attended the
18th annual conference of the Dis
trict Chapter OF the International
Federation Of Catholic Alumnae
yesterday at the Hotel Statler.
The program included addresses
by the Rev. John K. Cartwright,
pastor of the Immaculate Concep-
ton Church: the Right Rev. Msgr.
Patrick j. Mccormick, acting rector
Of the Catholic University of Amer
lea, and Miss Mabel r. Wingate
of Baltimore. international presi-
dent OF the federation.
Chairmen giving annual reports
included DR.. Regis I. Boyle, who
spoke Of scholarships awarded an
nually to three sisters teaching In
Washington high schools. Miss
Dorothy L. Schwartz gave details
of inter-American Catholic plans
for alumnae groups this winter;
Miss Marcella L. Lanigan reported
on war work accomplished by men,
bers and DR.. Miriam T. Rooney,
international legislation chairman,
spoke OF pending legislation affect
ing women. Miss Mary Ellen Ar
|endes reported on new subscriptions
to the quarterly Bulletin. which are
about 200 per cent higher than last
year.
Entertainment featured the choir
iof the Immaculate Conception
Academy, accompanied by Prof.
Harry Wheaton Howard.
After the meeting, Miss Kathryn
E. Bowers, the governor, who pre-
sided, entertained guests and Off
GERS of the District Chapter at sup
per.
Evening star., 1943-10-25
Mrs. Roosevelt
To Address Club

Mrs. Roosevelt will be guest
speaker Of the Soroptimist Club Of
Washington at a luncheon meeting
at pm. Wednesday at the Willard
Hotel. The president of the Amer
ican Federation Of Soroptimists
Club, Mrs. Harriet Tyler OF San
Francisco, also will be a guest.
Mrs. Taylor will be honored by
the South Atlantic Region of the
Soroptimists Club at a reception
from 8 to 10:30 pm. tomorrow at
the Women City Club. Representa-
tives from clubs in the region also
have taken tables for the luncheon
Wednesday.
Mrs. Taylor Is making a tour Of
clubs in various sections OF the
country.
Evening star., 1943-10-25

and Mrs George w. Bartlett and
he had for his best man Mr.. Will
liam Penn. The ushers were Mr..
John Ferro, U. S. N; Mr.. Harry
Wolfe. Mr.. James Watkins and Mr..
Robert Holzberlein.
After the reception Mr.. and Mrs.
Bartlett left for wedding trip be-
fore going to Crone, Ind, where he
is stationed in the Chemical War
fare Unit of the Navy.
Evening star., 1943-10-25
4rmv Wiyes to Meet

Mrs. Henry H. Arnold, wife OF the
commanding general of the Army
Air Forces, has called meeting Of
wives of officers on duty with the
Army Air Forces in the Washington
area for II am. tomorrow in tho
caucus room of the Old House Office
Building, New Jersey and Inde-
pendence avenues Sc.
The Air Forces Women's Club Is
sponsoring the meeting which is for
a discussion of welfare projects and
volunteer work. The group is anx-
louS to reach newcomers
Evening star., 1943-10-25
Venezuelan ENJOY
Marks Birthday

The Ambassador of Venezuela
and Sonora de Escalante entertained
at luncheon yesterday at the EN-
bassy in celebration of the birthday
anniversary of the Ambassador. The
guests were members of the staff of
the Embassy and their wives and
other Venezuelans residing in Wash
ington.
The staff of the Embassy will be
increased with the appointment of
Capt. Aristides Roias, naval attache;
Mai. Josue Lopez Henriquez, air at
tache, and Capt. Jesus Manuel
Gamez Arellano, assistant military
attache.
Evening star., 1943-10-25
Embassy Reception Is Giuen
To Celebrate Anniversary
BY Betty MHHken.

The birthday the President the Dominican
celebration
Embassy
hosts
Washington
their guests the reception
becomngy
satin neklne
with diamonds aquamarine
Evening star., 1943-10-25
Visitors Return

Prof. and Mrs. John S. Worley OF
Ann Arbor. Mich, have returned to
their home after spending week
with Mr. and Mrs. A. H Worley et
their home in Chevy Chase. Prof.
and Mrs Worley left Friday
Evening star., 1943-10-25
Chevy Chase Women
To Hear DR.. Gewehr

DR.. w. NJ GeWehr of Maryland
University, will address the interna-
tional relations section of the Wom-
ans Club of Chevy Chase at pm.
tomorrow at the club. His discus
sion of Americas Responsibilities
in the Postwar World" will include
question and answer period. Tea
will follow.
Evening star., 1943-10-25

is so famous are going to be just
as rich and delicious as they have
always been, made with all the
same ingredients" (These, by the
way, are wonderful Christmas
presents for the men overseas,
since they stay fresh so long,
Mrs. Sheerin told us a story about
the slight setback the fruit cakes
had, which has now all worked
out to the good Raisins, it
seems, are very difficult to get,
but finally the ladies on the Food
Committee had gotten together
quite little batch of them.
They were left at Mrs. Sheerin's
house and deposited on the pan
try shelf. Late that afternoon
the Sheerins' elder daughter,
Evening star., 1943-10-25
At Home at LEGATION

Nine. Shayesteh, wife of the Min
ister of Iran, has issued cards for an
at nome Wednesday afternoon from
5 until 7 o'clock at the legation.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-29
Bill the Bus DriUer

But to get back to Bill, the bu,
driver.
There was a young first class
private got on my bus last
week." he told me, land he sat
I'm the long seat behind me, so
we got started talking. Well,
thought I'd snow him under,
telling him about the time ! was
In the army. So, just 10 start the
ball rolling and get the talk
turned TO the army, l asked him
how long he'd been In.
"'Oh, I've been in for we'll
over eight months, he said, like
he was just starting his thirtieth
year OF service. Then he started
wiping his sleeve 80 I'D be sure
to notice his private-first-class
stripe.
~ thought I'd let him blow
of about his stripe, 80 I asked
him, Say, what does that stripe
stand for
"'Oh, that he said. "a much
as to say aw-shucks-that-ain't-
nothing. That just means I'm
n sergeant
"Is THAT right 7 asked him.
looking sort OF wide-mouthed at
him.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-04-29
LII

n
WINTER, AT last Is upon US. In
the rear ranks. the surest indica-
tion is to be found in reveille.
All through the late summer
and the fall. we hoped out of bed
as soon as the whistle blew. Now
we crawl grumblingly out when
the sergeant puts the whistle 10
his lips for a fall out!' blast.
Since il is still dark when we
stand reveille, and since we are
aided occasionally by a heaven
sent fog. there are many Saviors
of democracy who slip on merely a
pair OF shoes partially laced. a
pair OF trousers and a field Jacket.
The field jacket. when buttoned
all the way 10 the collar, hides the
absence Of shirt and tie-and the
sergeant IS none the wiser.
In Headquarters Battery. the
process of getting up in the morn
ing has sunk into a rut Of repeti-
ton. It's the same procedure every
Sgt Roughton, platoon leader,
toots his brass AZ s o'clock and a
few energetic soldiers al the other
end Of the Squadroom rise and be-
gin the morning with sickeningly
cheerful horseplay. They yank the
covers off their neighbors, The
neighbors yank the covers back on.
Pfc. Bishop, unofficial guardian OF
the public relations staff, rises
from his bunk which is next 10
mine. "Hsrgrove. Bushemi. Get
IN, Salute the morn"