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Evening star., 1944-06-15
Lady Decies' Burial
Ito Be al 6. u. Chapel

Following requiem mass in st
Patrick's Cathedral, New York City
today, the body Of Elizabeth Lady
Decies, 76, widow of Lord Decies, will
be brought to Washington for burial
at about 7:30 o'clock tonight ir
Dahlgren Chapel at Georgetown
University. Lady Decies, prominent
socialite and benefactor of the uni
versity, died Tuesday in New York
while visiting her son, John Vinton
Dahlgren.
The Very Rev. Lawrence c. Cor
man, s. j., president of Georgetown
University, will say prayers for the
dead at the simple service In
Dahlgren Chapel, which Lady Decies
donated In 1892. The chapel was
built as memorial to her infant
son Joseph, 16 months old. who had
been buried in the little Jesuit
cemetery at Georgetown, the only
non Jesuit ever to be buried there.
She will be laid to rest beside her
first husband, John Vinton Dahl
gren, son OF Admiral Dahlgren Of
Civil War fame and inventor Of the
Dahlgren gun, who Is buried in the
chapel.
The Dahlgren family has long
been identified with Georgetown
University. Lady Decies' portrait,
painted shortly after her first mar
riage, hangs in one OF the small
parlors at Georgetown.
Dahlgren Chapel, used by the
students and faculty, was dedicated
May 10, 1892, by the late James
Cardinal Gibbons Of the Baltimore
archdiocese.
The family crypt is under the
front of the altar, marked by large
marble slab or the floor.
Evening star., 1944-06-15
Funeral Services Held
For Miss Iddinqs
gnecial nixnatch tn 1.he star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SANDY SPRING, Md, June 49,
The funeral Of Miss Deborah J
Iddings, 81, whose death occurred
Monday, took place from the home
here yesterday. The services were
conducted by the Rev. Franklin ]
Bohanan Of Washington, formerly
rector Of st. Johns Episcopal
Church, Olney, and burial was in
Woodside Cemetery, Brighton, Md.
Miss Iddings was q lifelong resi-
dent Of the Sandy Spring neighbor-
hood. She Is survived by two
brothers. William A. Iddings
Brighton, and Edward n. Iddings
Sandy Spring.
Evening star., 1944-06-15
William M. Hand Dies;
Veteran B. go. Engineer

~ the Associated Press. &
u BALTIMORE, June 15.--Williau1
II. Hand, engineer on the Baltimore
u Ohio Railroads Capitol Limited
for many years, died at his home
at Raspeburg yesterday at the age
Of SO.
A B. q o. employe for 50 years
before his retirement in 1928, he
.first served on q ballast train as
fireman, was promoted to extra
freight engineer and then went to
passenger train service as an engi-
neer.
Mr.. Hand was married twice--the
second time when he was 81 years
OF age. Neither wife survives.
Evening star., 1944-06-15
Woman, Is, Found Dead
In Roominq House Bath

Mrs. Valeria q. Held, IS, War
Department employe, was found
dead today In the bathtub Of her
rooming house. $50 East Capitol
street, police reported.
Another roomer, Andrew Ander-
son. notified police when he was un-
able to get into the bathroom. The
landlady said Mrs. Held's husband
Is In the Army and that Mrs. Held
had been rooming with her since
last February.
The body was removed to the Dis
trict Morgue. Coroner A. Magruder
Macdonald said an autopsy would
be performed.
Evening star., 1944-06-15

FRANK GEIER'S SONS co.
ss5S sssd5SS Iss Ia 3 &. wv wv. N 4. ssssssss sssssss
Our Charges Are Reasonable
J. William Lees Sons Co.,
Ath and Mass Ave NE IL $500
FUNERAL DIRECTORS.
Crernatoriun.
Evening star., 1944-06-15
Diving Injury FotuI

II. Robert Summerlin, rs, Of the
2400 block Of Tenth street NE, died
early today at George Washington
University Hospital from q broken
neck which, according to police, he
suffered when he dived into shallow
water near Beverly Beach, Nd,
Tuesday.
Evening star., 1944-06-15
UarnH nf Thanka
HAMTHoRNE, LANES AND LEON.

: HAWTHORNE, JAMES AND LEON. We
wish to express our sincere thanks and
appreciation for the kindness and SYM
pafhy extended to US at the saddest mo-
inents OF our lives, the drowning of our
fHEIR PARENTS. LOUISE AND WALTER
HAWTHORNE.
WASHINGTON, SARAH. The family OF
the late SARAH WASHINGTON wishes to
thank the pastor, officers of the Mount
Carmel Baptist Church and members,
friends, neiehbors and all ORGANIZATIONS
Tor their kind expressions of sympathy
and beautiful floral tributes and kindness
during the illness and at the time of death.
MRS. LILLIAN MARSHALL AND ERNEST
HOPKINS,
Evening star., 1944-06-15
Report for Last "a Hours.

Record for Last "a Hours.
From noon yesterday to noon today.)
Highest, II, noon today. Year ago. IS,
Lowest, "a, 2:3S am. Year ago, 81.
Record Temperature This Year.
Highest, 90, on June 13.
Lowest, II, on January 8.
Humidity for Last "a Hours.
(From noon yesterday to noon today.)
Highest, e6 per cent, at 2:3O am
Lowest, 70 per cent, at 2:3O pm.
s., Tide Tables.
FURNISHED BY United States Coast
and Geodetic Survey
Evening star., 1944-06-15
Rites Held for Mrs. Peck

Funeral services for Mrs. Mar
garet Peck, 79, were held Tuesday
in Frederick, Md, where she had
lived for the last 80 years. Mrs.
Peck, who, died Sunday, formerly
resided here.
Evening star., 1944-06-15
Weather Report

District of Columbia-Mostly
cloudy and warmer this afternoon,
partly cloudy tonight. Tomorrow
fair and warm.
Maryland and Virginia-Partly
cloudy tonight and tomorrow.
Warmer tomorrow afternoon, thun-
dershowers in west portion.
River Report.
Potomac River cloudy, Shenan-
doah clear at Harpers Ferry. Poto-
mac clear at Great Falls.
Evening star., 1944-06-15
The Sun and Moon.
Precipitation.

Monthly precipitation in inches In
Capital tcurrent month to date).
Evening star., 1944-02-20

over r-all deficit Of II per cent in
wood supplies represent an improve
ment over the estimated ~ per
cent deficit last fall.
Orders for the reduction Of paper
uses In the United States are re-
sponsible for bringing the supply
situation closer toward q balance
WPB said.
The report said the continuing
deficiency in pulpwopd supplies is
still due to insufficient labor.
Newsprint now accounts for one
fifth Of the pulpwood used, with the
balance largely going into contain
ers and materials. Munitions pack
aging needs have accounted largely
for the increases in minimum pulp
and paper requirements, WPB re-
ported.
The new supply estimates put the
production of pulpwood in the
United States for 1914 at II ,852, ,O00
Evening star., 1944-02-20
Ralph Henry Barbour Dies;
Author Of Boys Stories

BY the Associates Press.
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss, Feb.
19.-Ralph Henry Barbour, 73.
who wrote 140 books for boys, dice
at his home here early today
He came to the Mississippi coast
four months ago from Coral Gables.
Fla. He was native of Massa-
chusetts.
The widow, Mrs. Hedwig M. Bar
bour, survives.
Mr.. Barbour was born in Cam
bridge, Mass, and began writing
when he was II.
He worked on newspapers ir
Boston, Philadelphia. Denver and
Chicago for II years, then began hi,
career of writing books for boys with
publication of THE Halfback" in
1899.
In his autobiography in 1894, he
said he had published 140 other
books, among them "Wetherby's
Inning" "Metapom's Hostage, ;"
"Spaniard's Cave" Left End Ed
wards" and 'The Winning Year"
Evening star., 1944-02-20
Crash Kills CAP Pilot
.Corryinq Army Nail
By the Associate Press.

By the Associate Press.
POWELL, Nebr., Feb. 19.-I. Rich
ard Martin. Civil Air Patrol pilot
from the Salina, Kans, base, was
killed when his CAP plane crashed
in a plowed field III miles south OF
Powell today.
Sheriff Dwight Young said Mr..
Martin was carrying an Army mail
route between Topeka, Kans., and
the Grand Island. Nebr., air base,
but that the plane was scheduled
to make its next stop at the Brun-
ing. Nebr., air base.
1t was the first fatal crash of a
CAP plane on courier duty in Ne
braska since the CAP service was
inaugurated in November, 1912.
Evening star., 1944-02-20
Output Of Pu|pwood
Exceeds Estimates,
Still Short Of Needs

BY the Associated Press.
Output of pulpwood in the United
States and Canada has exceeded
estimates of last October by 18 per
cent, but pulpwood supplies still are
almost 100000 cords short of mini
mum war needs, the War Production
Boards Combined Pulp and Paper
Committee reported yesterday.
The basic 1914 pulpwood require
ments were put at 1887 900 cords,
with available supplies for the year
estimated at 20,956 900 cords. The
Evening star., 1944-02-20
Blood Donor Drive

A blood donor drive sponsored by
the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority,
Theta Rho Chapter, at American
University will begin at noon to-
morrow for students faculty and
members of the Cadet Nurse Corps
on the campus. The drive will end
March IL.
Evening star., 1944-02-20

the g. I. magazine. Capt. Brewer
who is from Fort Pierce. Fla, mar
ried Miss Betty Britton Middleton
here two years ago. She lives at
5431 Thirty-ninth street NV.
According to Yank, he bailed out
and hit the dirt almost at the feet
of the general who was observing
the battle on the 5th Army front
After a short chat, the captain asked
the general to sign his BILL. forget
Evening star., 1944-02-20
baiIed-0ut Flyer Nicked
By Short Snorter" Genera

Caught without his short snorter
bill after bailing out Of q flak-rid-
den Warhawk plane over the Italian
front, Capt. Sidney w. Brewer paid
the penalty to general. Accord
Ing to the custom, short snorter
has to buy drinks If he is found
without his autographed dollar bill.
Capt. Brewers discontinue is re-
ported In the current issue OF Yank,
Evening star., 1944-02-20

cords, In Canada at $500 900 cords.
and in Newfoundland at 444,000
cords.
The committee said the produc-
tion drive must be stepped up, or
paper uses will have to be further
curtailed.
Evening star., 1944-02-20

ting that-like all good pilots be-
fore nission-he had left his wallet
WIN mis- staff officer. The general
demanded the penalty. To make
good, Capt. Brewer went through
his pockets and gave the general
all his silver-$2.
Evening star., 1944-02-20

oRee 10 50 Love Scots in gay chntz with box -peoted
valance, tutted scot and back. Reduced To- $3.50
! Reg. 225OO Regency Soto, wine donosk button
book Loose cushion, frineed to floor Reduced
20 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ----------------lZ5.OO 90
] Reg. 1900 Pullman Soto, mohooony frame Low
son back, blue ringed frieze mohoir. Floor sompIe
Reduced to -------------- ---------------99.5o
| Reg. 1900 Regency Sofa in beige moteosse with
valance and fringe to floor. Completely hair filled
Spring fleece cushions Reduced to o129OO 90
] Reg. l98 90 Moenfcenty Carved Solid Mohooonv
Frome Victorian Soto, beige tapestry, down cushions
Reduced to o------------------- 90
! Reg. l49OO Korpen Soto, solid mahogany frame,
loose cushions upholstered in blue figured frieze mo-
hair. Reduced observation-disclosures 95 90
Reg $4,000 Completely Pre-wor Regency Soto.
tutted arm pillows lovely brocoteIIe moss trimmed
fringe to floor, hair filled Down one piece cushion
3 Reg $500 High Tufted back Barrel Chairs with
down cushions, blue or mouve brocoteIIe Reduced
3 Reg. 600 Korpen Lounge Chairs with mohooonv
arms, loose cushions and button tufted bock tapestry
or nnotelosse upholstery Reduced to----49. SO
z Reg us 90 Genuine Top-qroin Leather Arm Chairs.
loose spring cushion, nail trimmed. Reduced to s. 90
Reg 239 90 Decorators Sample Lawson Soto in pos
tel soeen completely hair filled pre-wor spring con-
structon throughout. Sample Reduced to l4o. 90
z Reg. $500 English Wing Chairs, solid mahogany
trome, upholstered in fine English print. Reduced
to 4o. so
Reg 80 90 Exquisite Londonderry Wing Chair, hair
TILED and fleece hair cushion Fine light tapestry with
moss trim Reduced to------- SO 90
3 Reg. $50 Lovely nbock Chairs with innersprino
loose cushion, nail trimmed blue, eroy or wine broco
te''e Reduced to----------------- $50
! Reg l29.5 SO Completely Pre- ewor Coil Spring LOUNGE
Chair with spring cushion solid mahogany frame all
ground. blue brocoteIle; sample. Reduced to- e5 90
Evening star., 1944-02-20
GUARANTEE

Trees will be mailed to you, post
paid, during May, the proper
time for planting.
We guarantee to replace FREE
of CHARGE any tree which
does not live-provided the
HECHINGER co. is notified
before Feb. l, 1945.
~Z1.xMraNm~Mt~xM~
Evening star., 1944-02-20
LIVING ROOM

Reg 1850 Maple Love Scots loose cushions Chintz
prints, floor samples Reduced to-2e.75 rs
Reg. $3.50 Provincial Open-o arm Chairs, chintz up-
holstered, with button scot and valance Reduced
Evening star., 1944-02-20

1900 Two-piece Maple Living Room Suites,
heoW frame, loose back and scot cushions Wine
or rose texture fabrics IS 90
Evening star., 1944-02-20
HARDY STURDY TREES
From The State OF Maine

These trees are mailed,
postpaid, direct to you from
Maine, where the bitter
winter cold and dry summer
heat grows only ardy,
sturdy trees.
Evening star., 1944-02-20

25-15 90 to IT, so Dining Chairs left from our
regular fine Lifetime dining room suites. Only
Evening star., 1944-02-20
AahAy~&,

Four Building Material Stores
lsth 1 v Sts. H.. {. 1905 Michel, Avs. S. {.
es2s q. Av. \. ". Falls Church. Virginia
Evening star., 1944-02-20

Reg IS 90 Provincial Love Seats, antique Savoy Fl
ish, loose cushions. Reduced to o------49.:
6 Reg. 44.OO Provincial Arm Chairs, Savoy finish loo
cushions chintz upholstered Reduced to24
Reg. So so Mahogany Overs tuffed Platform Rocker
button scot and backs, tapestry upholstery. Reduce
Reg, $4,000 Beautifully Hand carved French So
and Matching Chair in lovely brocotee, down cus
ions, two pieces; sompIe. Reduced to----195.( (
! Reg. 1900 Solid Mahogany Bedroom 0rou
Dresser with hanging gloss, chest, conon,ode nie
table. pneoppe-tp twin BEDS Sonp|e Reduce
Evening star., 1944-02-20

! Reg. $500 Mahogany HeppIewhite Dresser with
noorquetY panel, bross hardware, hanging gloss Re-
duced to so
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-02-11
THEY'RE
RELYING
ON U.s..

This week we received letter from
Pvt Theodore Smith, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Smith, of Waikiki Inn. In
one succinct paragraph of that letter,
Smith tells how much he and other SER
vicemen are counting on the home
front Here is what he says:
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-02-11
Civic Meeting Monday Night of Vital import

not exceed $1.00 and this would include present
fire department costs which now are nearly one
half of that figure.
Opponents of the plan to incorporate Cool
idge have repeatedly expressed their fear that
the wrong" persons would be elected to the
city council. AS to that object we submit as
our belief that the electors of Coolidge could be
relied upon to select able and wise representa-
ton. And may we point out that King George
of England made the same statement back in
the days when our original 13 Colonies petit
toned for the right to select representatives of
their own choosing. That right being denied
they staged a first rate revolution from which
grew these United States which we now enjoy
Now let us reiterate. The question to be de-
cided Monday night by the chamber of COM
merce will be "Do the majority of the real
property owners of Coolidge desire incorpora-
ton" Leaders of the chamber of commerce
cannot answer this question intelligently unless
every one of us makes it point to either at
tend that meeting and express our individual
wishes or contact j. ]. Jones, secretary of the
civic group and tell him what our own personal
answer is to the question.
The stand of outspoken proponents and op-
ponents is we'll known but they represent what
may be termed "belligerant" minorities.
If the chamber of commerce finds major
ity of the resident owners of real property in
Coolidge desire incorporation the next step is
the circulating of petitions asking the board of
supervisors to call an election at which time the
people of Coolidge may express themselves by
ballot as is the American custom and until then
the question will remain undecided
So plan to attend the meeting Monday
night.
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-02-11
Concern Expressed
Over Diverting Of
San Pedro Water

Considerable publicity has been
given the proposal of the city of
Tucson to construct a dam at the
Charleston site on the San Pedro
river. Diversion from the dam is
to be made by means OF a pipe
line extending rs miles for the
conveyance of water from the site
to the Tucson city mains.
Carl Anderson, engineer of San
Carlos Irrigation and Drainage
District, states that in view of the
precarious supply from the San
Pedro for irrigation projects be-
low that have rights therein, Casa
Grande valley lands, it would ap-
pear that Tucson is facing a con-
troversial question if the impound-
ing of water at the Charleston's
site results in a reduction of wa
ter supply for irrigators.
Certainly" said Anderson, "if
the increased diversion from the
San Pedro in the vicinity of Tue
son would tend to further deplete
the supply for the San Carlos pro-
ject, it would appear that govern
ment and district officials might
well be concerned over any at
tempt to store water on the upper
reahes of the stream"
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-02-11
EIoy Already
Over; Communities
All Working Hard

Chairman Anderson believes
quota can be reached if
supreme effort is made.
States individual purchas-
es already ahead of
those of third war loan
drive.
With Eloy already over the ton.
county Chairman Carl Anderson
expressed confidence Yesterday
that Pinal county will meet its
war loan quota of 100000. But
he emphasized that it will take
unusually hard effort on the part
OF everyone to do it, as reports
snow that up to Tuesday, the
county had realized only 73 per
cent of its quota.
Anderson had highest praise for
the work being done by commun-
lty chairmen, especially by Rich
ard Curiel of Eloy. That commun-
ity is the first in the county to go
over its quota, raising $56,55O.
Other results are as follows:
Florence, about $4,000 of its
$SO,5OO quota; Casa Grande S177,-
500 of $216,OOO; Coolidge S21O, 900
of $4,000; Superior $S5,0OO of
$2O4,00O; oracle, $500 of $4,000;
Ray $4,000 of $4,000.
Results of Florence's bond rally
held last night are not yet in.
Proceeds were expected to boost
the total to large extent.
Anderson said that Oracle is do
ing excellent work and will very
likely make its quota, obtaining
substantial aid from Tiger. SAGA
ton, he said, is doing unusually
well.
An i--toresting feature of this
drive is the fact that while the
state purchases of individual "E"
bonds is tagging, Pinal county's
individual purchases exceed those
made in the third war loan. Indi-
viduals are responding very well,
Anderson stated.
The nation as whole is trail
ing far behind expectations in this
drive. Arizona's sales are slow,
according to reports and the state
is tagging considerably.
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-02-11

Members of Coolidge chamber of commerce
will meet next Monday evening when the most
pressing question will be, "Do the ajority of
the real property owners of Coolidge desire
Incorporation" Upon the answer to this ques-
ton as evidenced at this meeting or by person
al calls to the office of the chamber of COM
merce hinges future steps of the civic group.
In a democracy the will of the majority must
prevail. That is automatic. But it is also axio-
matte that comparatively small or pressure"
group frequently eXerts so much influence that
a more or less complacent and frustrated pop
ulace, lacking constructive leadership, is de-
MED that which is right, and just and proper
The case for incorporation is, in the opinion
OF this newspaper, clearcut one. Coolidge
has reached the age when it should speak"
for itself. AS city, Coolidge has ever recur-
ring problems which must be met and solved
by the people and their representatives and
which can in no wise be satisfactorily deegat-
ed to board of supervisors no matter how be-
nign and considerate.
The laws of the state of Arizona have ar
ranged for the distribution of certain excise
taxes, Sales and Lieu tax, among the cities and
incorporated towns of Arizona. Of the total
annual distribution. Coolidge should receive a
minimum of $1,000. AS in the past this sum
which would be of inestmatable value to every
Coolidge resident will continue to be given to
other towns unless Coolidge is incorporated.
The report of the chamber of commerce COM
mlttee OF two weeks ago was the result of O.
thorough investigation Most every person fa-
miliar with probable costs of operating a city
government and providing necessary civic SER
vices is convinced the municipal tax rate would
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-02-11
Coolidge Cagers
Even Score With
Florence Gophers
Trail throughout first three
quarters but emerge with
42-38 victory. Is Flor
ence's second defeat of
season.

After trailing throughout one Of
the toughest games of the season.
Coolidge Bears rallied to win over
Florence Gophers Wednesday
night at Coolidge high school gym
nasium AZ to. 3S.
Martin started the scoring for
the Bears in the opening period
with free throw but the Gophers
launched a blistering attack that
kept them in the lead until the
first few minutes of the fourth
quarter. AS result of Wednes-
day nights game, Florence has
two defeats thus far and Coolidge
one. Florence lost to Glendale 27
to 25 last week while Coolidge lost
to Florence in an earlier game 35
to 33.
High for the Bears was Skrla
with II points followed by Steele
and Elledge with 10 and eight re-
spectively. Celeya was high for
Florence with Is and Maraga next
with six.
Coolidge's Cubs managed to de-
feat the Florence second team %
to 21 after a sluggish first half in
which both teams over-played
themselves. The score at the end
OF the first quarter was 4 to l
in favor of Florence and at the
half was 13 to IL in favor of the
Cubs. McEuen was high with eight
points and Cogburn and Storie
followed with seven each.
Coolidge 48, Chandler "a
The Bears had little trouble with
the invading Chandler Wolves Fri
day night, tripping them by a
score of 4S to "a. The end of the
first quarter found Coolidge lead
ing IA to s, the half "a to 10. In
the second half, both teams re-
doubled their efforts but the Bears
proved too tough an adversary,
leading 40 to Is at third quarter
time and at final time 4S to "a.
Steel shared scoring honors with
Trout, each getting 13 points.
Much of the credit of the victory
can 20 to the Bears tight defense,
which Chandler failed time and
again to penetrate. Nice to watch
was the smooth teamwork OF the
Bears, especially on the part OF
Steele and Skrla.
M. M. Cooper and VIM. McCon-
nell. Jr., acted as game officials.
Cogburn sparked the Coolidge
Cubs to a 1922 victory over the
Chandler second team, scoring
eight points.
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-02-11
Tiger House To Be
Given By Students
AtC. u. H. S. Tonite

"Tiger House" a three act mys-
tery-comedy replete with thrills,
chills. and laughter, will be pre-
sented by members of Coolidge
Union High School student body In
the high school auditorium at S:15
o'clock tonight.
The play is under the direction
of Phil Farr. Cast of characters
includes: "Erma Lowrie", (heir-
ess) Fora Wolfe; Aunt Sophia"
(Erma's aunt) Helen Darlington;
Mrs. Murdock" (Scotch servant)
Lee Ella Odom; Peggy Van Ess"
(Erma's friend) Sue Kyser; "Mys'
terry Woman, CD Rosemary Dav-
ison; Arthur Hale, (Erma's s
cousin) Richard Waller; Oswald
Kerrins", (Another cousin) Charles
Magness; Mcintosh, (boatman)
Red Veazey; Thompson, (circus
keeper) Ray Hanks; "Yamf'
(Hindu houseboy) Bill Irvine.