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THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, MAY 25 1929. he Sundiy Star A mine of information and entertainment appealing to every member of the family—young and old—all for 5 cents Editorial Section There are backgrounds for all news—backgrounds in which the play of human emotions shape world events. In the Editorial Section of The Sunday Star readers are per- mitted to take a glimpse of the many conflicting factors that go to make up the great problems in the world today. Not only are problems themselves discussed, but interesting articles about world figures prove inspiring. Comic Section Outstandifig comics feature the 8-page colored section each Sunday. There is “Moon Mullins,” who gets a laugh from every one. “Mutt & Jeff” continue their antics, which for years have made the Nation laugh. “Reg'lar Fellers,” that amusing epic of child life. “Mr. & Mrs.”—and what married couple does not get a chuckle from these? “Little Orphan Annie,” a plaintive little miss who fights the world’s battles all by herself. “Betty” and her amusing swain, Lester De Pester. “Somebody’s Stenog,” the ad- ventures of a flapper business girl. In this section, likewise, may be found the “High Lights of History,” portraying the development of man and his adventures through life. A ‘section well printed and amusing. A section for either the youngster or the older folks. Aviation The Sunday Star was one of the first newspapers in the United States to set aside several pages for the presentation of aviation news. Edited by Joseph S. Edgerton, each week it tells of interesting developments in the aviation world— what is past and what is to come. Organization Activities Each Sunday the various civic organizations of Wash- ington are permitted to tell of their activities, and this has been one of the most interesting features of this particular edition of The Star. Radio Radio plays a definite and interesting part in the life of the American people. The Star, cognizant of this, is ever abreast with the developments in the radio world. Db Society No newspaper in the National Capital devotes as much attention to the activities of society as The Star. Both pictorially and textually it is outstanding. In connection with the Society Section of The Sunday Star can be found various interesting features of club women of Washington and the Nation. In the Book World The book reviews of The Sunday Star are not written with the object of merely giving play to the viewpoint of the reviewer himself, but to give concrete assistance to those who are desirous of knowing the content and scope of the many hundreds of volumes that are placed before the public. New and Enlarged Magazine Beginning tomorrow, the always interesting Sunday Star Magazine will be enlarged to 24 pages. tabloid size, printed on the highest grade of news print. : The interesting things of the world, scientific developments, the play of human emotions in world events, fiction of the very highest type, puzzle page, complete page for boys and girls of Washington, all will be featured in this Magazine. Here are some of the interesting things that call for your attention in the first issue of The Sunday Star’s new tabloid Magazine: “Lightning,” a prize story, by Wilbur Daniel Steele. One of the O. Henry Memorial Award stories. “The Age of Indiscretion,” by Stephen Moore- house Avery. “The New Hall of Fame”—Congress may abolish the present so-called “Torture House.” “Our Uncle Sam Goes Talkie” and begins to make synchronized motion pictures of govern- mental interests. “The Kingdom of Tiny People,” where the mid- gets of many nations reside. Lawson Robertson, leader of the U. S. Olympics, tells of sports. “Measuring History of the Stars.” Interesting ex- periments carried on by American Observatories. “Famous Old Homes of Lafayette Square”— Another characteristically interesting story by John Clagett Proctor. “New Wonders for the Blind,” which tells of in- teresting inventions made to guide these unfor- tunates through life. “Men Who Can Drive” will depict the thrilling side of automobile racing. Cross-word puzzles and interesting short articles will be found in this particular section. Enlarged Sports Section A galaxy of outstanding sport writers is represented in each issue of The Sunday Star. There is Denman Thompson, Sporting Editor of The Star; John B. Keller, Base Ball writer; Walter R. McCallum, who for years has followed the activities of Washington golfers; H. H. Romer, and other staff writers of the Associated Press; Grantland Rice, declared to be the dean of American sports writers today; Tommy Loughran, Sparrow McGann tell of the prizefighting world. There is Vincent Richards, the great tennis plaver, and \Walter Hagen. whose name is carved high in the golfing firmament; Walter Trumbull and others. Feg Murray, with pen and pencil portrays sport developments—and Briggs, one of the most famous of the cartoonists, furnishes a smile for all. The special activities of these are augmented by the thousands of Asso- ciated Press correspondents throughout the land. The sports lover will find every branch of sports covered thor- oughly in The Sunday Star. Rotogravure Section Pictures from all sections of the world flow into The Star office each week, depicting almost every phase of man’s activities. In addition, the large staff of Star photographers gives you a pictorial record of interesting and worthwhile things in Washington itself. All of these are combined to make one of the most interesting rotogravure sections printed in the United States. Amusement Section The Amusement Section of The Sunday Star is com- plete. You are not only apprised of current attractions, but you are given interesting backgrounds of stage and screen by folks who know. There is Philander Johnson, Percy Hammond, Robert E. Sherwood, Mollie Merrick and C. E. Nelson, who, with years of observing theaters and " screen, are able to give you the interesting little bits of information you so often desire. Music Section For years The Star’s music pages, edited by Helen Fetter, have been regarded as the best in Washington. Critical analysis of modern music and trends and inter- esting information in regard to Washington's own musical world always may be found there. Automobile Section The Star’s automobile section is written and edited from the standpoint of the automobile owner who is de- sirous of real information that can be applied in the opera- tion of his car. This automobile section is edited by G. Adams Howard and has long been regarded as one of the most complete published by any newspaper. Art and Artists Washington is recognized as fast becoming the center of the American art world. More and more, art lovers are coming to recognize Washington's future place in the sun. The Sunday Star keeps all advised not only of the inter- esting exhibits which may be found here, but also tells of the activities of the artists themselves. 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