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Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23
Turkey Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. George Bodine, Jr.,
and son entertained at a turkey
dinner on Easter Sunday. April 1S,
in honor of Mrs. Bodines birthday
and their 25th wedding anniver-
sary.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
James Faulkner of Cheswold, Miss
Ann Bodine, Charles Bodine, Mr.
and Mrs. Feorge Bodine, Sr. Mrs.
Bodine received some beautiful
and useful gifts.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Draper
had an interesting guest over
the Easter weekend. AS many
will remember the Diapers
spent several months lately in
Central America where Mr..
Draper took pictures for the
ESQ Company. While there
they made the acquaintance of
DR.. Alicia Jimenez, who came
to see them. DR.. Jimenez is a
dentist in San Jose, Costa Rica.
The Diapers took her for a Wis
it to the l.. D. Caulk Labora-
tcries while here, to see pro-
duction of the materials that
she uses in her work as a den
tist.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23
New Farm Service
Opens Near Lincoln

Continued from nrst pagel
chase Of any new tractor from April
oath to May Gath.
During this same thirty day
period S0So will be allowed on on
the purchase of any new tires or
tubes.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

With this lovely weather. the
party of Mrs. c. Edgar Wood
and Mrs. John B. Baker on
Tuesday will be another enjoy
able affair for those who are
expected The ride down to the
Dinner Bell Inn in Rehoboth.
the luscious luncheon and the
game that follows with grac-
ious hOstesses all adds up to a
delightful afternoon. The hour
is 1916.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

AVENUE CIRCLES-The Circles
OF Avenue Methodist Church will
meet Tuesday evening. April 27. at
eight o'clock and as follows:
No, 1 with Mrs Carl March, with
Miss Edith Simpson assisting; Nos
2 and 8 will have a joint meeting
with the Misses Gertrude and Hell
en- Tatman as hostesses; No. 4 with
Mrs. Joseph Kemp with Mrs. Nell
son Hall assisting; No. with Mrs
w D. Wilkins, with Mrs. Carl
Scarborough assisting; No. 6 with
Mrs. Lucius Webb with Miss Orpha
Webb assisting.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23
Happenings Of Interest
Throughout Delaware

ANTIQUE TEA - The Woman,s
Society of Christian Service of
Goshen Methodist Church, Milton.
Delaware, will hold their annual
Antique Tea in the Fellowship
Hall, Thursday, April 29, from 3
to 5 and z to p. m.
-
DOC HUDSON TO SPEAK-Tbe
April Meeting of the Sussex Wo-
mems Republican Club will be held
on Wednesday, the 2Sth, at 8 D. m. :
in the Fire Department building
in Georgetown, Del Mrs. Lillian I
Martin of Milford, Program Chair
man of the club, has announced
that DR.. Floyd l. Hudson of Rebo-
both Beach, Del, Executive SecFe-
tary of the State Board Of Health.
will be the speaker of the evening.
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MENTAL HEALTH WEEK-A1I
the people of Delaware were urged
to participate in Mental Health
Week, May 2 through 8. in a cali
issued by Mrs. A. Felix dupont,
Jr, President of the Mental Health
Association of Delaware.
Chairmen of the committees
which will lead Mental Health Week
activities were also announced bv
Mrs. DUPONT.
DELAWARE COLONY PARENTS
The semi-annual meeting of the
Delaware Colony Parents Associa-
ton will be held Sunday, April
70, at p. m, d. S. T., in the audi
torlum of the Administration
Building. There will be a business
session with committee reports
followed by an informal talk by
DR.. Pasquale BuOniconto, Superin-
tendent of the Colony. The Presi-
dent, Mr.. George Dawson, of
Newark, will preside. Refresh
ments will be served.
INDlCTED-A 37-year-old poul-
try farm worker was indicted bv
the Kent County Grand jury on
Monday of this week on a charge
OF first degree murder in connec-
ton with the fatal shooting of Tinv
Mae Joseph, %, with a 12-gauge
shotgun at their home near Picker
ing Beach on March 5.
He is Junior Foster Brooks. alias
Foster Brooks, alias Junior Brooks.
The wounded woman, said to have
been shot by her asserted common
law husband during a quarrel, died
in the Kent General Hospital on
March II.
RAILROADER RETIRES-G. l.
Thomas, veteran agent at Frank !
ford, on the Delmarva Division of
the Pennsylvania Railroad, having
celebrated his three score and
ten" birthday anniversary last Au-
gust, was recently retired after AZ
years and months service with
the railroad. He has been succeed
ed by r. II. Moore, formerly agent
at St. Michaels, Md
A native of DagsborO, he was
first employed as an operator on
June l, 1906, and was appointed
agent as of November 90, 1906, in
which capacity he served very no
tably until relinquishing active du-
ties. During this almost half a
century railroad career, his reputa-
tiOn is outstanding as to efficiency
and able handling of railroad du-
ties.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

Colonel (later GeneraD Abner
Doubleday devised the positions for
players and the diagrom Of bases
used in baseball in 1889 and he was
called the inventor Of the game.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23
Local Happenings

MEETlNG-The regular meeting
of the Millwood Sunshine Society
will be held on Wednesday, April
2Sth, at 1870 D. m, in the MillwOod
Community Hall.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23
Personal Mentions

Mrs. Harry Rrakeley returned to
her home on Clarke Avenue Monday
after spending the past week with
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brakeley ii
RiYerton, N. J.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

Mrs. Edward J. Salevan will
be installed as president of the
Milford New Century Club on
Monday, following the success
ful term Of Mrs. Robert Ru-
dolph. The local club is con-
sidered one of the outstanding
clubs of the state, and it has
gained its enviable record by
the earnest work of its officers
and members.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23
WROTEN

II. seymour WrOten, SO, died on
SUNDAY night. April IS, at the home
Oh nephew, Lawrence C. REYNOLDS
OF corOnary thrombosis. He was y
retlred tinsmith. He is survived
Dy SIX nieces and four nephews. He
was was the son of the late John and
Sarah Cordrey Wroten.
Services were held Thursday at
p. m. from the Hardesty FuSerai
Home in Bridgeville. The Rev lobn
w. Wootten, pastor of Union Meth
odist Church, Bridgeville oficiatad
ana lnterment was made in Bridge
vile Cemetery .
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23
Weekly Weather
Report For Milford
From Thursday, April 18th, To
Wednesday, April 21st, Inclusive

John q. Barcus, weather recorder
for the United States Government,
reports the following weather CON
ditions for Milford as recorded on
instruments located on Lakeview
Avenue, for the week beginning
Thursday, April 18th, and ending
Wednesday, April 21st, inclusive.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23
WEDDINGS

The wedding of Miss Shirley Mae
Passwaters, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wilford H. Passwaters of
Milford and Mr.. Eugene Moore, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Moore. Of
Camden, Delaware, took place Sat
urday, April 3rd, at 500 D. m, in
the Avenue Methodist Church. The
ceremony was performed By Rev.
Robert e. Green, pastor of the
Avenue Church. The altar was
lovely with white gladiohqs. palms
and candles Mrs. Robert Green
played the wedding music and the
soloist Mr.. Melvin James sang.
Always" and The Lords PRAYER.
Her lovely wedding gown was of
white Chantilly lace over net, with
a finger tip veil. she carried an old
fashion bouquet of white carna-
tions. Miss Eloise Bennett of Lin
coin attended the bride as maid Of
honor. Her gown was of pink with
matching accessories. She carried
bouquet of blue carnations. Mr..
Benjamin Moore attended his
brother as best man. The ushers
werC, Mr. Wilson Reed and Mr..
Kenneth Cooper, both of Camden,
Delaware. The brides mother wore
a navy taffeta dress with pink ac-
cessories, her corsage, was Of pink
carnations. The gTOOms mother
wore navy taffeta dress with
white accessories. her corsage was
Of white roses. The recepti0r was
held in the Milford New Century
Club, after which they left on their
honeymoon to Virginia. Both are
employed at the International Latex
Corp. Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Moore
are now residing near Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23
RICHARDS

George Ross Richards. aged 90
years, of Selbyville, died Wednes-
day night, April IA, in Habnemann
Hospital, in PHILADELPHIA. follow
ing a long illness of a heart all
ment.
A son of Mr.. and Mrs. Everett
hckards, of Wilmington and
Frankford, in addition to his mar
ents he is survived by. his wife
MRS. Virginia McCabe Richards.
TWO daughters, Barbara and Judv
and one brother, James Richards
of Frankford.
Prior TO his illness. Mr. Rick
ards mad been associated with the
Polin Poultry Company. SelbvviIlp
for some time.
Funeral services were held SIM
day afternoon at two O'Clock in
the WatsOn-Gray Funeral Chanel
in FrankfOrd Rev. DR.. Earl Crm,
mings, pastor of Salem Methodist
Church, Selbyville, conducted the
service, interment in st. Georges
Methodist Cemetery, in CIarksviIIe
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wilson

Funeral services for Mrs Bessia
3. Wilson, 70, who died in the
Milford Memorial Hospital on
Sunday, April Is, were held Wed
nesday at 2 p. m. in the family
home on the Cedar Beach Road
near Milford. The Rev. Donzel p
Wildey, pastor of the Calvary Meth
odlst Church of Milford, officiated
lnterment was made in the odd
Fellows Cemetery, Milford.
Mrs. Wilson was the widow of
Roland S. Wilson Mr.. Wilson died
only three weeks ago. She is sur
yived by one sister, Mrs. James
Ponzer OF Milton, and several nieces
and nephews.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Dyer
were judged the best dressed
couple at Ocean City, Mary
land, on Sunday during it's
Easter parade. Mrs. Dyer was
dressed in a black tailored
suit with furs and a Sally Vic
tor white hat. Mr.. Dyer wore
a suit in tones of brown. Their
prize will be a week spent this
season at one of the ocean
front hotels.
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Editsd By VIRGINTA s. TOWEsRND

who went and an educational
one, as well. While the hours
were long the amount of inter
est derived from the plans of
the day outweighed the fatigue.
Scheduled visit to the United
Nations building went along
with the members of the trip
listening in on a discussion Of
the economics of the world.
This was followed by a tour of
the building, lunch at the RCA
building and then to Radio City
Music Hall to witness the Eas-
ter pageant, unequalled in
beauty, music and direction.
The pageant was followed by
the picture Rose Marie" also
lovely in color, costumes and
popular music. Home was
reached by the weary travellers
by twelve-thirty.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

Basket making is one Of the moa
ancient Of industries.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23
Milford Bowling League

Taylor, 1922; Kennedy, 171.8:
DonOhoe, 40; Cresson, 166; kim
mel, 166; Besenfelder, 1853; Bress-
Ter, 1852; Dare, 161; Briggs, 159;
Carter, 159; Wilkens, 1853; Heeger,
15S; Moore, 1853; Eypel, 157; Mac
Pherson, 156; Grier, 1856; Hoch.
l55; West, 1853; Miller, 1853; Huth.
l52; Carnright, 152; Clendaniel.
l5l; Nauman, $50; Wormington
l5O; Lynch, 149; Davis, 148; John
son, 147; Bleecker, 146; Groverman.
lb6; Acko, 145; Hall, 145; Dellinger,
IA; Pecht, IA; Murphy, 13S; !;
Fischer, 1S7;t EWonishon, 1877:
Cats, 1873; Short, 1873; Vinyard. 129 !;
Kern, 127; Holleger, f18; Leslie,
10.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

Weather in the high eighties and
beautiful sunshiny days have caus-
ed a big squirt in the growth of
vegetation. Lawn owners are hard
put to get their first cutting behind
them.
Storm windows have been taken
OF and summer screens are replae-
ing them since the advent of real
hot summer weather.
We noticed the first swimmers
of the season at Silver Lake late
Wednesday afternoon. The BOYS
were having a wonderful time DIV
ing from the bridge near the Caulk
Company laboratories.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

w. S. c. S. BAKE-Bake No. s
of The w. S. c. S. of The Calvary
Methodist Church, with Bertha
Donovan, Chairman, is having
their bake at the Odd Fellows Hall
on Walnut Street, Saturday, April
oath. Let's try to make this a big
success.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

BAKE-The Milford Elementary
School p. T. A. will hold a bake
in Amber's Shoe Repairing Shop,
next to the A. & P. Store, on Sat
urday May Sth, starting at 9 o.
clock.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23
HARMON WORKMAN

The marriage of Mrs. Helen NJ
Harmon of Greenwood, % Mr.
Lester F. Workman of Bridgeville.
took place Good Friday, April 16,
at 7:45 p. m, in the Avenue Meth
odist Church, Milford. The pastor.
Rev. Robert L. Green. performed
the ceremony.
The bride wore a floral spring
blue neck tie silk suit, with navy
and white accessories and a white
carnatiOn corsage.
Mrs. Robert e. Green was matron
of honor and wore navy with red
corsage. The brides son, Ralph nj.
Harmon, a student of the Univer-
sity of Delaware. was best man.
The couple will reside at the
groom's home near Bridgeville in
the near future.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

MOUNTAIN JUSTICE - Don't
forget Friday evening. May Z, when
a three act comedy, Mountain JUS
tlce" will be sponsored by the
Loyal Workers Sunday School
Glass of the Lincoln Methodist
Church in the Lincoln School Aud
itOrium.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23
RICHARDS


Frank Richards, aged "A years.
died in he Beebe Hospital. Tues-
day afternoon, April 13. He had
been a patient there for the past
three weeks suffering a heart all
ment.
He was son of the late Isaac
and Virginia Hickman Richards
OF Bishopville. Maryland. Surviv-
ing are his wife, Mrs. Mary Eliza
beth Hall Richards: a daughter
Mrs. Ada Tingle. of Selbyville: two
sons, Francis F. Richards. Mills
DorO, and Edgar Richards, Selbv-
vile. There are also 9 grandcbil-
dren; 6 great-grandchildr and
two sisters, Mrs Virginia Lynch
and Mrs. Amanda Ringler. both of
BishOpville.
Mr.. Richards was the founder
OF the Richards Bag Company. in
Selbyville, in which his sons are
business partners.
Funeral services were held last
Friday afternoon at two o'clock in
the Church of the Open Door. near
Clarksville. The Rev. w. M Low
ry pastor of the church, conduct
ed the service. Interment in Red
Mems Cemetery, in Selbyyille.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23
Local Happenings

DONATIONS-Alumni of Milford
High School are reminded that do
nations are being received by the
M. H. S. Alumni Association for
its scholarship fund, award of
which is made annually at com
mencement time. While contribu-
tions are coming in daily, a con-
siderable amount is still needed
to make the annual award with
out going into invested funds for
this purpose.
CUB SCOUTS - Milford's Cub
Scouts, members of Cub Pack
No. 101, will observe Charter
Night, Wednesday evening, at the
school cafeteria. Parents &nd
friends of the Cubs will be guests
for this special occasion, marking
the second birthday of the local
Cub Scout unit.
The evenings program will get
underway at 7:15, with Cubs from
Den No 2 having the opening cere-
mOny.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

Electric locomotives first appear.
ed on U. S. mainline tracks in 1895.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23
OBITUARY


j. Robert King, retired farmer.
aged SO years, died at his home
near Georgetown, early Friday
morning, April 16. He had been in
failing health for some time.
A son of the late John Robert
and Mary Donovan King. he is
survived by the following daugh-
ters and sons: Mrs. William Will
liams, Georgetown; Mrs. Raymond
Daniels, StOckley, Mrs. Clayton
Joseph, HarbesOn; Mrs. Alfred o.
Day, Bridgeville; Golda King and
Norman L. King, both near George
town. There are also 5 grandchil-
dren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Mon
day afternoon at two o'clock in the
Carey Funeral Home, in George
town. Rev. William o. Hackett.
pastor of Wesley Methodist Church.
officiated and interment was made
in the cemetery adjoining McCol-
ley's Chapel, near Georgetown.
HAZZARD
Mrs. Fannie Hynson Carter Haz-
zard, aged 78 years, wife of Ed
ward P. Hazard, died Thursday
night, April 18th, at her home in
Bridgeville. She had been in poor
health for some time.
A daughter of the late William
T. and COrdelia fIodgson Carter
OF Wyoming, she had lived in
BridgeVille for 65 years. She was
active in the affairs of Union
Methodist Church and for many
years served as organist in the
church.
Besides her husband, her only
survivors are a niece, Miss Cor
della Carter, of Milford, and a
nephew, James Carter, of FEEDER
alsburg, Md.
Funeral services were held Mon
day afternoon at two o'clock at the
Hazard residence in Bridgeville
Rev. John w. Wootten. pastor of
Union Methodist Church, conduct
ed the service. Interment in Odd
Fellows Cemetery, in Camden, Del.
PHILLIPS
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth PhilliDs
aged SO years, widow of John w
Phillips, of Georgetown, died Mon
day, April 18th, at the home of a
granddaughter, Mrs. Lloyd Baker.
Born near Georgetown, she was
daughter of the late Isaac and
Eliza Scott Kitchens. She is sur
viyed by two sons, Martin G. and
Lorenzo V. Phillips, both of
Georgetown; 8 grandchildren: %
great-grandchildren, and 9 great
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held in
the Carey Funeral Home last
Thursday afternoon at one o.
clock. Rev. William o. Hackett
pastor of Wesley Methodist Church
and the Rev. DR.. Omar E.. Jones of
Seaford, a, former pastor of Wes-
ley Church, Georgetown, conduct
ed the services. Interment in the
cemetery adjoining st. Thomas
Methodist Church, near George
town.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

SECULAR CONCERT - The Ave
nue. Methodist Sanctuary Choir of
20 voices will present an all Secu-
lar Concert, the latter part of May
in the Fellowship Hall, Avenue
Methodist Church. The concert this
year will feature hit tunes from
s out h Pacific, "Oklahoma"
Show Boat" and Roberta. Fur
ther notices viii follow in other
ig9nns nf Tho Chrnr,th1n
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23
FRIED CHICKEN DINNER

FRIED CHICKEN DINNER - A
Country Style Fried Chicken Din
ner will be served by the women
of Trinity Methodist Church. in
Harrington, on Thursday, April
29th. Come and bring your fami-
lies and friends. Serving starts at
4:30 p. m. Adults, $3.50; Children.
75c, including dessert. Tickets now
on sale.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

DESSERT BRIDGE - The Mil
ford New Century Club will spon-
sor a benefit Dessert Bridge at the
Club House on Thursday, May 9th,
at 100 o'clock. For further infOr-
nation or tickets, please call Mrs.
Robert S. Rudolph or Mrs. John
Warrington, Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

ELLENDALE WSCS-The Ellen
dale WSCS will meet with Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer COverdale on Tuesday
evening, April q. All members are
invited to be present. The Cook
Book, made up of favorite recipes,
Is on sale by members of the so
ciety.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

CHICKEN AND DUMPING SUP.
PER-A chicken and dumpling sup
per will be served by the WSCS on
Friday evening, May z, in the FL
lendale School Auditorium. Serv-
ing starts at $3.50 p. IN. Adults,
$1.25; children, CSC.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

The United Nations trip. tax
en- by fifty-eight on Tuesday
proved a great pleasure to all
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

FELLOWSHIP DAY May Fell
lowship Day services will be held
in the Church of God on Friday
May z. This service is under the
auspices of the Council of Church
Women. Make plans to attend this
worthwhile service. The Glee Club
from the Benjamin Banneker School
will sing.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

MOUNTAIN JUSTICE-Dont for
get Friday evening, May 7, at eight
o'clock when a three act comedy,
Mountain Justice" will be spon-
sored by the Loyal Workers Sun
day School of the Lincoln Metho-
dist Church in the Lincoln School
Auditorium.
Milford chronicle., 1954-04-23

BAKE-The w. S. c. S. of Mil
ford Neck Church will hold a bake
Saturday, April oath. beginning at
3 o'clock, at ~ E. Front Street. in
the former office of Beswick.
Anyone wishing to make a dona-
tion call Mrs. James Webb, Fred
erica 4244, or Mrs. 2. A. Webb,
Frederica S243. Arrangements will
be made to pick up any donations
and they will be greatly apprecia-
ted.
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will be alternated with a moving
background appropriate to the
Congressman's topic.
The Senate TV room has just
been completed, and will go into
use next week. The room Simu-
lateS a Senator's Office, even dup
Heating in wood the marble man.
tells they have.
THE Senators will bring per-
sonal props with them. such as
favorite pictures. to go over the
mantel," Mrs. Coar explained.
She also found a huge. five
foot-high globe for this room.
formerly cast off in a Capitol
attic.
A dressing room has been in
stalled, too. Here. pancake
makeup will be applied, if neces-
sary. to counter the glare of the
lights.
I'VE feel it's a great honor to
work with these men," Mrs.
Coar declared. I've never seen
men who worked so hard. They
do much more than they would
in their businesses at home.
II remember the daughter of
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service. requiring. them to pay
for 1t only if they have filed for
reelection.
Some legislators, who at first
shrank from using the recording
facilities, employ them enthu-
Siastically today.
But there are still some who
were never wooed by a mike.
One Of these was former Sen
ator Tom Connally of Texas, who
summed up his philosophy for
Mrs. Coar like this: LET a pho
tographer take all the pictures
he wants, but don't open your
mouth"
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by approximately 80 local sta

by approximately 80 local sta
tions.
But this doesn't mean radio
tape recording has dropped.
Simulcasts are often prepared.
And about 1900 to 1,400 radio
shows are broadcast each week
from tapes made here. The
Coars average 225 appointments
week for radio recording.
MANY people still listen to ra-
dio in their cars and kitchens"
Mrs. Coar pointed out. The law
makers are not dropping one for
the other.
I'VE try to be at the Office
from a quarter of 9 to 6 o'clock,
but it doesn't always work out
that way" she remarked. I'VE
always have at least one emer-
gency a week. One Of the most
common is the loss of a film
print in transit. Then another
has to be rushed to the station
on time"
In the television room on the
House side. the Speaker is seated
ut this desk against picture
of the Capitol dome. Later, this
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one Congressman. who had been
trying to discuss something with
her father for a week. finally
waiting outside the studio until
he finished recording to talk to
him"
The lawmakers are encouraged
to give objective, rather than
partisan. reports to their con-
stituents by the stations that
carry their programs. They at
tract good audiences, too, who
register protests If the programs
are discontinued. The stations
give the time free to the legisla-
tors during the year as a public
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Luncheon Planned

The second in q series of
luncheons for Servicemen sta
toned in and near Washington
will be given by the District
League of Republican Women to-
morrow in the Vandenberg Room
Of the United States Capitol.
Mrs. Edmund S. Kochersper-
ger, league president, will be
hostess, assisted by Mrs. Homer
Ferguson. wife Of the Senator
from Michigan, and Mrs. Paul
Shorb, chairman Of public rela-
tionS.