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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
Hold Nay Day

SCOTT. lathe an
nual May Day exhibition. sponsored
by the department OF health and
physical education. was presented
Thursday nigh; in the Southern
university gymnasium. under the
direction OF Mrs Alberta A Har-
rington.
Crowned May Queen FOR the oc-
caSlon was Miss Eva Dorothy Smith.
Bastrop. La, junior in the depart
ment Of elementary education and
a member OF tho Delta Sigma Theta
sorority. Her attendants were Miss
Rose Wilson. Chicago. and Miss
Lille Mae Zoll. Covington. La.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
Memphis DeItas Hear
Secretary Of SNYC

MEMPHlS-M $ Esther V. Coop
e.. executive secretary OF the South
EN- Negro Youth Congress, was
principal speaker SUNDAY al mass
meeting under the auspices OF the
Memphis chapter OF Delta Sigma
theta sorority She especially
Iauded the foie which Harriet TH5-
man played in gaining freedom for
her people and SAID every Negro
woman should follow IN her foot
steps
The meeting was the opening
session OF week Of activities dur
Ing the Deltas' annual observance
OF MAY Week
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
held at the clubhouse on June 7.
VETERANS INVITED

All men and women who have
been discharged from service in
World War II are invited 10 attend
a meeting on Sunday, June 4 from
Ito pm. al the Twelve Horse
mems Civic center. The meeting
will bring forth information import
ant 10 all veterans. Leroy A. Kirten
IS commander of Post No 10.
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LYDIAN ASSOCIATION

Held their regular monthly meet
ing at the home Of Mrs Donaldson.
1898 Goddard A report was given
by Mrs. Frances Smoots on the ac-
tivlties Of the City association. II
was very well received Final ar
engagements were made for the Fell
lowship tea to be given by the club
on June at the YWCA~ from 4 10
8 pm. Mrs Smoots is general
chairman OF the tea. The Lydian
associations next meeting will be
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
Crown May Queen At
AIcorn A.GM. COLLEGE

ALCORN, MiSs-ln the annual
coronal exercises last Saturday
afternoon. Miss Katherine Moore Of
HattieSburg became the May Queen
OF Acorn A. and NJ college Her
attendants included Misses Thelma
Miller OK Holly Bluff; Jimmie Lind
say. Naichez; ESSie McCune. Bel
zoni; Adde l. Lemons. LESLEY.
Carolyn Fauls was the crown bearer,
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
PRESENT HAT REVIEW

Alpha Eta chapter OF Sigma
Gamma Rho sorority VIII present
lie Chapeau." a review of hats de-
signed and executed by Frances
Norfleet. The models will be men,
bers Of the Sigma Gamma Rho sor-
GRITTY The date will be announced
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03
BROWN MODEL CLUB

-Met al the nome OF Fora Boy d.
1t was announced that Clyde West
IS i'll at the Receiving hospital. dur
ing the brief business meeting. The
social portion Of the evening was
devoted to entertaining in honor of
Olivia Smith and Cpl Anthony
Powell. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Rose Denly.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-03

ANN LEWIS
Sensational singer of songs who
became the first colored per-
former 10 60 overseas TO enter
tain American troops. Miss
Lewis. who volunteered 10
serve. will be sponsored by the
United Service Organization.
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Tea Shower H0nors June Bride Elect Jeanne Hill
|CLUBS and Other Briefs
CLUB OF CHEF

Met al the home Of Mrs. Willie
Gillian, 6ls Medbury street. A
brief business session was conduct
ed. after which the hostess served
baked chicken dinner. The next
meeting will be held AT the home
OF Mrs. B.rda Miles. 1921 Hancock
street.
Evening star., 1944-03-14
CroVleys Home
after Wedding

Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy P. Benson
have announced the marriage Of
their niece, Mrs. Charlotte F. Moser,
to Maj. Harold G. Crowley, formerly
Of Boston. The wedding took place
March in Birmingham, Ala, and
Maj. and Mrs. Crowley are making
their home at 2131 P street.
Mrs. Crowley is the daughter of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. William Mar
lin Cleland Of Washington and is
in the field service of the Govern
ment's Rubber Development Corp.
Maj. and Mrs. Crowley met in
Manaca, Brazil, where they were
on official duty, the former having
had 20 years experience as a pilot
during which he assisted in the
mapping Of Artic air routes. Mai
Crowley also worked with Gen. Doo-
little in surveying New Guinea areas
and before joining the Air Forces
he was reports editor of the Civil
Aeronautics Board and a frequent
contributor to aeronautical and en-
gineertng publications.
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Tucker Marks 5Oth Year
As Head Of Citizens Group

Evan H. Tucker, 80, who says that
he "has probably attended more
citizens meetings than any man in
the world" celebrated his 50th con-
secutive year as president of the
Northeast Citizens Association by
presiding over a meeting of the or
ganization in the Ludlow School
last night.
The principal business before the
group was a resolution requesting
the District Commissioners to ap-
point a body of citizens to study
legislation now pending concerning
the Board of Public Welfare. The
reviewing body, to consist of 10
members OF various citizens groups,
would seek to ''redefine the duties
of the Welfare Board
An act authorizing the Commits
sioners to settle claims against the
District of Columbia was also ap-
proved by the group. Mr.. Tucker
explained that in many cases "sev-
eral years" have elapsed between the
presentation of a claim for damages
and passage of legislation author
iZing payment.
Evening star., 1944-03-14

Go to Georgia
After Weddinq

The wedding of Miss Ella Gather
inc Smith and Corpl. Clifton Earl
Thrift took place March 6 in the
Berwyn Baptist Church. with the
Rev. Norman B. Warren officiating
and using the double ring ceremony.
Mrs. Thrift is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. William A. Smith of
Hyattsville, and the bridegroom is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen R.
Thrift Of University Park.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father and was attended
by her sister. Mrs. Anna May Tur-
ner, as matron of honor. Miss
Margaret Smith, another sister of
the bride, and Mrs. Helen Attic were
the other attendants.
Mr.. Sterling Thrift was best man
for his brother and the ushers were
Mr.. George Attic and Mr.. Norman
Muir.
Corpl. Thrift is stationed at Fort
Benning, Ga, and he and his bride
are making their home near his
base.
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ArmvNavy Unit
OF OAR Is Given
Talk on P0stw0r

Apathy, prejudice and ignorance
should be avoided in efforts to
preserve world peace and security,
Miss Irene A. Wright declared
yesterday in talk before the ARMY
and Navy Chapter of the OAR at
the chapter house.
Analyzing the Pan-American sys-
tenn and its achievements during
half century, Miss Wright said
the structure has at times creaked
unoer strain but it has not broken
down."
The speaker. who is now with the
ONCE OF Public Information, State
Department, urged that members of
the chapter make individual effort to
see that whatever global organiza-
ton is set up in the postwar period
snail work. Our lives depend upon
Its working" she added
Evening star., 1944-03-14

The Maritime Commissioner and
Mrs. Thomas M. Woodward have
announced the engagement Of their
daughter, Miss Anne Perry Wood
ward, to 1t. Marshall c. Howard,
Army Air Forces, son of Prof. and
Mrs. Stanley E. Howard Of Prince
ton. The date for the wedding is
not announced
Miss Woodward was graduated
from Western High School and will
attend Bennington College next
month. She is a granddaughter of
DR.. Bliss Perry. former editor of
the Atlantic Monthly and professor
emeritus at Williams College and
Princeton and Harvard Universi-
ties.
1t. Howard was graduated from
Deerfield Academy and Princeton
University with the class of 1941
He is member of Dial Lodge and
the Princeton Club of New York
His father, Prof. Howard, is chair
man of the department of economics
and social institutions at Princeton
University.
Evening star., 1944-03-14
West End Citizens Urge
Increase in Firemen's S PAY

The West End Citizens Associa-
ton last night favored raising the
salaries Of fire captains, 1ieutenants
and sergeants to equal those of the
Metropolitan Police Department.
The motion, introduced by Lester
H. Steinem, calls for an annual COM
pensation of $500 for captains,
S3,050 for neutenants and $2,750 for
sergeants. Letters approving these
amounts will be forwarded to Sem
ator Rilbo. Democrat. of Missouri,
Serate District Committee chair
ran. md Representative Jennings
Randolph, Democrat, of West Vir-
gini", House District Committee
chairman.
Seven members attended the
meeting at No. police precinct,
Twentieth and K streets NV.
Evening star., 1944-03-14
Federation to Back
Draft of Women

Support of extension of the
Selective Service Act to include
drafting women for the armed
forces will be given by the National
Federation of Business and Pro-
fessional Women's Clubs, according
to an announcement made at a
meeting of the District Business
and Professional Women's Club last
night.
Miss Marjorie Webster, president
OF the local club, who presided at the
meeting, quoted from a release by
Margaret A. Hickey, first vice presi-
dent Of the national federation and
chairman Of the Women's Advisory
Committee of the War Manpower
Commission.
Women are needed" she said,
with the WACS, WAVES, SPARS
and marines, and with the Army
and Navy nurses"
Hundreds of thousands of addi-
tional workers must be found by
July, 1914, she added, to meet re-
quirements of armed forces and of
production demands.
Evening star., 1944-03-14
Ye0man Lambert
Recent Bride

Mrs. Wesley Earl Lambert of San
Francisco announces the marriage
of her daughter, Yeoman Muriel
Jean Lambert, u S. N. r., to 1t
q. g. Neil B. Carson, the ceremony
taking place February 81 in the
Naval Reserve barracks chapel at
Massachusetts, and Nebraska ave-
nues. with Chaplain T. E. Brauno
officiating.
Yeoman Roberta Martin was the
brides maid of honor and 1t. q. g.
James Guion was the best man.
1t. Carson and his bride left
after the ceremony for Virginia
Beach. They have now returned
and have resumed their work in
the communications division of the
Navy Department.
Evening star., 1944-03-14
Engagements
OF Interest
announced

April weddings are being planned
for two brides-elect whose engage
ments are announced today.
Early in the month Miss Alice
Erwin Beary. whose enga cement is
announced by her parents, Rear
Admiral and Mrs. Donald B. Beary,
will become the bride of 1t. q. g.
Ro5b NJ De Graf. U. S. N. r.. son
Of Mr.. and Mrs c. Rolob De Graft
of Amsterdam, N. C..
1t. De Graft is a graduate of Dart
mouth College and is now on duty
in the Navy Department.
The wedding of Miss Diane
Shewan and 1t. John Howard Mum
hall will take place April 20 in the
military chapel on Governors Is
land. Miss Shewan is the daughter
of Mr.. Edwin Arthur Shewan of
New York and the late Mrs. Shewan.
Her engagement to 1t. Munhall,
son of Mrs. Herbert Nicholas Mum
hall of Washington and the late
Mr.. Munhall, has been announced
by her father.
The bride-elect attended the Tod
hunter School and was graduated
from Miss Hewitt's classes. She
made her debut in l941.
1t. Munhall is a grandson of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Michael Munhall
of Munhall Pa, and of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Thomas Howard of this
city. He attended Georgetown Uni
versity and George Washington
University. and was graduated from
officers candidate school last April.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry j. Haag of
Holton, Kans., announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Mrs.
Kathryn Haag Thompson, to 1t.
q. g. William Adrian Eastman,
U. S. N. r., son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. Eastman of Little Rock,
Ark.
Mrs. Thompson is employed in
the office of the War Production
Board and 1t Eastman, a graduate
Of the National Law School, is sta
toned at Camp Bradford, Va.
Evening star., 1944-03-14
Democrats Name
Mrs. Clayton to
Head Party Club

Mrs. William L. Clayton has been
announced as candidate for office
Of president by the Nominating
Committee of the Women's National
Democratic Club. The slate, which
was reported yesterday at a meet
ing Of the club, includes Mrs. Wayne
Chatf1eld Taylor, first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. South Trimble, jr., sec
ond vice president; Mrs. c. o. Brad
shaw, recording secretary; Miss
Elaine Exton, corresponding secre-
tary, and Mrs. Herbert Dorsey,
treasurer. Mrs. Francis B. Sayre,
the president, and Mrs. Hale T.
Shenefleld. vice president, will not
run for second terms, but will be-
come members of the Board of
Governors.
How the people of Thailand con-
tinue to resist japanese occupation
was described by Nom Rajawongse
Semi Pramoj, the Minister of Thai
land, in an address following
luncheon at which he and Nine
Pramoj were honor guests.
Recalling how the Japanese had
marched into Bangkok the day after
Pearl Harbor when the Siamese
were unprepared for military re-
sistance, the Minister declared that
in spite of the alliance made by the
Thai Premier, whom he designated
a "Quisling," the masses of Thai
landers resented and opposed in
every possible way the Japanese
invasion of their country. As to
japanese promises of the greater
East Asia coprosperity sphere" all
That's knew it meant greater
Japan and not a greater Asia" he
commented.
He told how strong men wept
when the japanese entered the
streets of Bangkok. And when
strong men weep, their tears 20 to
water the seeds of revolt" he as
serted. Reports which come to the
Minister through the underground
tell of misery and unrest and of an
increasing opposition to the Japa-
neSe, he commented.
Indications are that at least 90
per cent of the people are pro-Ally,"
he declared. "It is a mistake to
think that the That's have no desire
to be free" he concluded. "The
That's have always desired peace,
but they know there can never be
peace and quiet without liberty.
There will always be good men to
make Thailand free"
The speaker was introduced by
Mrs. Sayre, who presided.
Mrs. Samuel Herrick, who has
taken over Craftsmanship of the
Education Committee since the de-
parture of Mrs. Henry Grady for
the West Coast, announced that a
meeting of the committee will be
held at II am. Monday, with Mrs.
Mary Moon, Mrs. Helen Moody and
Mrs. Ernestine Friedman as speak
erS.
Evening star., 1944-03-14
Couple at Home
After Weddine

Corpl. and Mrs. Gerald A. GAL
blum, whose marriage took place
February 27, are now at home at
3546 Sixth street.
Mrs. Galblum is the former Miss
Sophia Markowitz, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Markowitz. Corpl.
Galblum is the son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Galblum.
The ceremony took place in Ohev
Sholem Synagogue with Rabbi Ze-
mach Green officiating.
Evening star., 1944-03-14
Connecticut Avenue
Widening Opposed by
KaIorama Citizens

Protesting vigorously against the
proposed widening Of Connecticut
avenue from Kalorama road to the
Connecticut Avenue Bridge, mem-
bers of the Kalorama Citizens Asso-
citation and residents Of the area last
night voted down the previous pro-
posal, sponsored by the president,
Mai. D. 3. Wills.
There is absolutely no traffic bot
tleneck at this point" declared
frederick A. TfIcc. member oi the
association and representative of
Bliss Properties. The ST. Adams
Apartment House, one of three large
apartment buildings which would be
directly affected by the widening, is
a Bliss property.
Fear Tree Destruction.
Complaints against the destruc-
ton of trees which the widening
would necessitate were voiced by,
many persons present, most of whom
were residents of the area, but not
members of the association.
The proposal, which first came up.
is years ago, was revived two
months ago by the Kalorama cit
izens, but action had been post
poned twice. The Chevy Chase Cit
izens' Association went on record as
favorinC the widening at their last
mccting.
NJ Wills, when questioned on
tic origin Of the proposal, said that
when he kscame president he had
announced his intention to sponsor
several issues, If for no other reason
than to get residents of the area in
terested in the ASSOCIATION.
The proposal was intended to ex-
tend by 10 feet the east side of Con-
necticut avenue from Kalorama road
100 yards beyond Ashmead place
NV.
Favor Tipsy Driving Tests.
A resolution approving the bill
for drunken-driving medical tests,
sponsored by Traffic Director Will
liam A. Van Duzer, was passed. This
bill proposes District police to make
scientific tests to determine whether
motorists have been drinking.
Brig Gen. John N. Greely, just
returned from Brazil, spoke "off the
record on his months tour. He
visited South America as co-or-
dinator of inter-American affairs.
Mr.. Wills presided at the meeting,
held at 2345 Ashmead place NV.
Evening star., 1944-03-14
CaHtornians
To Give Dance

The California State Society will
have dual celebration Friday eve
ming, when its dance will mark both
the Leap Year and st. Patrick's
Day. The dance will be given at
the Statler Hotel and the society
will have as its guests California
servicemen at Walter Reed and the
Naval Hospitals. Proceeds from the
fete will be used to help wounded
men from the Eldorado State enjoy
their stay in the National Capital.
Comdr. and Mrs. Herbert c.
Parker head the Entertainment
Committee and are arranging a
floor show and other entertainment
during the dance. Mrs. Ann Riley
is chairman of the Hostess Commit
tee and has selected Is hostesses to
assure the servicemen a delightful
evening.
Mr.. Frank Marsh is in charge of
the tickets, which also may be had
at the door the evening of the
dance. Representative Carl Hin
shaw of Pasadena is president of
the society.
Evening star., 1944-03-14
Will Attend
.OratOriO

Mrs. Casey, wife of Maj. Gen.
Hugh j. Casey of Gen. MacArthur's
staff, and Mrs. Nevins. wife of Mai.
Gen. Arthur Nevins of Gen. Eisen-
hower's staff, are among those max
ing last-minute reservations for
seats for the presentation of ora
torio this evening. Honegger's
King David" and Debussy's "Prodi-
gal Son. will be given in Constitu-
ton Hall by the Washington Choral
Society, Louis Potter conducting,
and the choir of the Army Music
School, of which Warrant Officer
William Strickland is director.
Mrs. William Corcoran Eustis,
Mrs. Henry Cabot Lodge, II, and
Capt. j. S. Martin, commandant Of
the Army Music School, are among
others who have taken boxes within
the past two days.
Evening star., 1944-03-14

members of the Chevy Chase branch
of the League of American Pen
Women. 1t was delightfully."- in
formal, as Nine. Wei's parties usual
ly are, with the hostess dartins
among her guests to be sure that all
were served and stopping here and
there for conversation with small
groups.
Another popular couple in the
diplomatic corps, who also have
the rare ability to make their guests
feel at home even at the largest
gatherings and in the formal sur
roundings Of their Embassy, are
the Canadian Ambassador and Mrs.
Mccarthy. On Thursday they will
be hosts at the second reception
to be given since the former Lega-
tion was raised to an Embassy ex-
actly three months ago, when they
will entertain between the hours
of $50 and 7:30 o'clock in compli-
ment to the First Secretary, Mr.
Hector .Allard, and Nine Allard.
Mr.. Allard, WHO came to Wash
ington in October, 1887, to be third
secretary at the Embassy, and who
subsequently was promoted to Sec
ond secretary and then to first
secretary, now is being transferred
to a new post in South America.
His departure is imminent; in fact
SO much so that he will leave Nine.
Allard with their family of young
sters at their home in Virginia
when he departs from Washington
early next week. Nine. Allard, who,
incidentally, Is a concert singer of
no small talent, with the children
Claire, Brigitte, Paule and Bau-
douin, with Isabelle and Sabine,
who have been born since the AL
lards came to Washington-will join
her husband in South America at
the end of April.
Other parties on the schedule
for Mr.. and Nine. Allard include
the informal dinner to be given
Friday evening by the Minister
Counselor of the Embassy and Mrs.
Pearson, and the luncheon which
the Counselor and Mrs. Mahoney
will give tomorrow as a farewell
for the departing couple.
Evening star., 1944-03-14
Capt. Rhoda MHHken
To Speak Thursday

Capt. Rhoda Milliken of the Wom-
ems Bureau, Municipal Police De-
partment, will discuss causes and
cures of juvenile delinquency at a
meeting of the District Home Eco
nomics Association at 7:30 pm
Thursday at the Washington Gas
Light Co.'S auditorium, 100 H street
NV.
The program will include an ad-
dress by Mrs. Charles F. Alexander
executive secretary of the District
Travellers Aid Society. She will tell
of the increased activities of the So
ciety since the war.
Evening star., 1944-03-14
Miss Bea Harris
Wed Recently

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Harris an
nounce the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Bea June Harris, to
1t. Emanuel Wattenberg, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Morris Wattenberg, the
ceremony taking place February 20
in the home of the brides parents.
Rabbi Harry Silverstone oficiated
1t. Wattenberg is stationed with
the Army Air Forces at Avon Park,
Fla, and Mrs. Wattenberg has
joined him there.
Evening star., 1944-03-14
Relief Group to Hear
Talk on Red Cross

The Washington Ladies' Auxiliary
of the Jewish Consumptive Relief
Society will meet at 2 pm. tomor-
row at the Jewish Community
Center. The meeting will be opened
with prayer by Mrs. William Kirsch
and will include an address by a
Red Cross speaker. A dessert lunch
con at l pm. will precede the meet
ing. Mrs. Maurice L. Bernstein will
preside,
Evening star., 1944-03-14
Nine. Wei Is Luncheon Hostess,
McCartbvs to Haze Recebti0n

Numerous parties the social calendar spite of the
add interest to life in the National Capital
delightful fetes today the buffet luncheon which
OF the Chinese Ambassador, Oaks. The
honor of Bakalow visiting
daughter the Deputy Director Affairs
Department Mrs Stanley Honbeck Mr. Hornbec
China before the revolution that country and he had
Houston where she will month before returning
Weis guests today numbered
Evening star., 1944-03-14
Ex-CIerk in Nazi Embassy
Among 20 Seized in Chile
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SANTIAGO, Chile, Mar. 14.-A
modishly dressed stenographer in
the Swiss Legation-formerly en-
ployed by the German Embassy
was detained by the Chilean secret
service yesterday in an espionage
roundup which brought the arrest
of more than 20 persons and the
recovery of thousands of dollars
which the embassy was accused of
distributing for spying.
Miss Else Won Flater, who is about
35, was declared by arresting au-
thorities to have possessed various
documents giving Instructions to
spies In Chile. She is German
citizen, authorities said.
The Swiss Legation represents
Germany in Chile. It's charge
d'affaires, Philippe Zutter, had an
engagement with the Foreign Min
istry yesterday.
Evening star., 1944-03-14
Marion Taylor
Recent Bride

1t. q. g. and Mrs. George r.
Holman have returned from New
York, where they went following
their wedding here February 10,
and are now at home at 2733 Ord
way street.
Mrs. Holman is the former Miss
Marion Taylor, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Lewis Taylor of Wyalusing
Pa. 1t. Holman is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. George Holman of Rich
mond Hill, Long Island.
The Rev. Peter Marshall officiated
at the ceremony, which took place
in the New York Avenue Presby-
terian Church,
Evening star., 1944-03-14
HiIIcrest Citizens Favor
Bus Use Of Barney Circle

The Hillcrest Citizens Associa-
ton last night indorsed the Fort
Davis Citizens Associations request
to the Public Utilities Commission
to issue an order allowing the w.
NJ e. A. Motor Lines to utilize
facilities within Barney Circle.
The motion was presented by E.
C. Thruelson, a member of the
group.
Clarence A. Phillips. employe of
the Carnegie Endowment for In
ternational Peace, showed an edu-
cational color film ON his travels
through Spain.
William L. Rice, president, pre-
sided ever the nesting which vas
held at East Washington Heights
Baptist Church.