Evening Star Newspaper, June 7, 1931, Page 52

Parent-Teacher Activities All material for this column must be mailed in time to reach the State office, room 101, Burlington Hotel, on the first mail Wednesday pre- ceding Sunday cn which publica- tion is desired. The board of managers of the Dis- trict of Columbia Congress of Parents and Teachers will meet June 16, at 10 am., at the Franklin School Build- ing. The river excursions sponsored joint- 1y by the Federation of Citizens’ Asso- ciations and the District of Columbia Congress of Parents and Teachers will . take place June 18, to Marshall Hall. The annual get-together picnic will be held in Rock Creek Park June 23. Eb transportation from car lines will provided. Members should bring a box lunch, and the date was purposely set after school has dismissed so that the children may come. Delegates to the national convention will give re- ports. Local program chairmen and their committees will meet Tuesday at 10 o'clock in the Burlington Hotel. It is requested that all chairmen be present or send representatives. ‘The Buchanan Association held an examination at the school. Thirty-three children were examined. Kingsman- Pierce held a second _examination, bringing the total to 17. Bowen-Green- leaf, after a second clinic, now has 20, children examined. Keene and Corcoran Parent-Teacher Associations will complete their round- up for the first physical examination of the children who will enter school for the first time next Fall, in the next few days. | The State chairman requests parents to take advantage of the free vaccina- tion and toxin-antitoxin treatment for diphtheria_at the Health Department Clinic, at 512 Eye street. The State chairman will furnish in- formation as to how to have many de- fects found corrected at a moderate cost. Telephone Mrs. Thomas EIKins, Lincoln 9658, Whittier. ‘The Whittier Association will meet June 8, at 3:15 pm. Mrs. Harrlet F. Saunders, president of the District of Columbia Congress of Parents and ‘Teachers, will give a talk and install the officers. Miss Janet McWilllams, su- pervising principal, will also speak. ‘The children of the school will give an entertainment at the Albright Me- morial Church tomorrow evening. Miss Lucy Hopkins will have charge of the entire program. All parents are in- vited. Bancroft. ‘The Bancroft Association met Tues- day afternoon. There was a report of the vice presidents on the work of the past year. Mrs. Alburtus, former teacher of nature in the public schools, talked | on “Summer Vacation Activities.” Mrs. J. N. Saunders, State president, installed the officers. Mrs. William Sweet, retiring president, was presented with a past president’s pin. ‘Wheatley. On District of Columbia school gar- den day, in the Wheatley School garden & reception was held, which many par- | ents and school officials attended. 4 mong those who received and served tea were: Mrs. Walter C. Jones, Mrs. | Manning, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Goldberg, Mrs. George, Mrs, Wel- | ner, and the garden teacher, Miss| Stohlman. An Executive Committee meeting was held Wednesday. The Girl Scout Troop, No. 57, of Wheatley, with their leader, Miss Su- sanme Mellicahmpe, celebrated their fourth birthday anniversary May 217. A program was arranged, after which Tefreshments were served. Among those attending were the Wheatley Parent- ‘Teacher Association officers, Mrs. Finis Morris, who represented the District of Columbia Congress of Parents and Teachers, and several from Scout head- quarters, Plans for the school playground circus to be held June 12 are being completed by Miss Rosemary Easton, playground supervisor and a Parent-Teacher Com- mittee composed of Mrs. Alice Manning, Mrs. Hayden, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. Hillsinger and Mrs. Walter Jones. Mrs. W. R. Rawlings and Mrs. Harry Schilling, parent-teacher representatives to the Trinidad Citizens’ Association are oa the Joint Committee for the picnic of the organization. The parent-teacher meeting will be held June 16 at 2:30 o'clock. Officers will be installed by Mrs. J. N. Saunders, State president, and Miss Bybil Baker, director of playgrounds of the District of Columbia, will speak. Mrs. Alice Manning and Mrs. Walter C. Jones represented the association at the George Washington class dinner Tuesday. Among those receiving certi- ficates were: Mrs. Alice Manning, presi- dent Wheatley Association; Mrs. Alice Brooks, eighth grade teacher, and Miss Grace Curl, sixth grade teacher, mak- ing seven members from Wheatley who have received certificates for this course. ‘The Executive Board will have a card party at the Northeast Motor Co. on Bladensburg road, June 11, at 8 p.m, ‘Woodridge. ‘The children at the receiving home were entertained by a group of Wood- ridge pupils, May 29. The program in- cluded a play by the fifth grade class under Mrs. Neuman’s direction and in- dividual and group numbers by the fol- lowing children: Ruth Ellis, Helen Kientz, Mable Long, Allene Deitz, Catherine Thompson, Robert Strizzi, Francis Strizzi, Loretta Allen, Mary Watson, John Phillips, Bernard Reed, Harold Turpin and Benjamin Elliott. Mrs. R. C. Long, music chairman, as- sisted at the piano. Mrs. P. E. Strieby, child guidance chairman, arranged the trip which was sponsored by the association by provid- ing refreshments for the receiving home children and bus transportation for the entertainers. The annual meeting will be held at the school, June 11, when installation of officers will occur. Mrs. J. H. Albur- tis will be ‘the speaker. Bowen-Greenls The Bowen-Greenleaf Association will mect June 11 at 3 p.m. in the Bowen School. Installation of officers will take place. A program has been arranged. Blake-Gales-Seaton. This assoclation held its last meeting of this school year, Juné 2. Miss Dilger conducted the meeting and installed the officers. The work done by Mrs.. Willlam Floam as president of the association ‘was spoken of by Miss Dilger and the teachers of three schools were lauded for their co-operation. A token of appreclation was taken to 3 Floam by several members of the organ- ization. A luncheon was given Thursday at the Seaton School. St. John’s College. A benefit card party was given by $he Students Mothers’ Club of this col- yege Friday evening. Alexander R. Shepherd. ‘The Alexander B. Shepherd Associa- tion will hold its last meeting of the cwrrent term Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Rose, 1241 Geranium street. Hubbard-Raymond. The last meeting of the Hubbard- Rayinond Home and School Association, ‘was held May 25. The teachers received the parents at designated places in the auditorium where they had on display samples of work done by the children. e art display was vivid and varied. Wallach. ‘The Wallach Association elected of- ficers as follows: President, Mrs. Mar- garet Brawner; vice president, Mrs. Torrey, secretary, Mrs. C. V. Watt; treasyp v, Mrs. W. B. Willlams. Crook, principal of the school, her dppreciation of the things f. | Springs. | were presented to six-grade mothers that the Wallach Association had ac- complished this year. Mrs. Wilkinson lttfl:&f;d to interest the parents in orga; g school gardens, and showed "éfl” of school gardens already in oper- ation. Plans were made to end the school year by giving & picnic for the whole school, June 18. Brookland. An executive meeting of the Brook- land Association was held June 1. Mrs. H. Higgins, ways and mearns chairman, gave a report on the operetta given by the children of Brookland School under the auspices of the association. The grade mothers, Mrs, Sisk and Mrs. Chambers, of the sixth grades, will be hostesses for the send-off party given pupils who leave Brookland in June. The Patrol Boys will be given a luncheon by the association June 8. The guests will include Patrolman Gibson, of the Twelfth Precinct, who has charge of Brookland Patrol Boys, and Selden Ely. Mrs. D. L. Kester is in charge of the luncheon. The June meeting will be fathers’ night, the fathers taking charge of the meeting for the entire evening. . C. Yaden, chairman of the school committee and the Federation of Citi- zens’ Associations, will speak on “Citi- zenship.” The association has invited the Brookland, Burroughs, Michigan Park and Dalghren Terrace Citizens’ Associations to attend this meeting. A June festival was given June 2 at 6:30 p. on the school grounds. There were folk dances and songs. Each child wore & costume furnished by the association. Stuart Junior, Stuart Junior High Home and School Association met on Thursday evening. A program was furnished by the chil- dren of the school. Mrs, Cora Bartlett, president of the assoclation, told of her trip to Hot Six parent - teacher pins as follows: Mrs. C. E. Bertolini, Mrs. Alfred Grosskurth, Mrs. L. J. Clements, Mrs. Richard, Mrs. Burroughs and Mrs. Jaeger. A certificate was given to the asso- ciation by the District of Columbia Congress entitling it to be classed as a superior association. Hine Junior High. At the last meeting of the Hine Junior High School Association officers were elected as follows: Mrs, J. F. Hamaker, president; Mrs. A. K. Hos- feld, vice president; Mrs. W. E. Frazler, secretary; Mrs. W. H. Harvey, treasurer. A program was presented by the puplls of the school, and refreshments were served. Mrs. Anna Hinkel, Mrs. A. K. Hosfeld and Miss Frankenfield won pictures for having the largest attendance for their respective rooms at the parent-teacher meetings during this past year. Mrs. Wm. L. Hunt, retiring president, | was presented with a pin. Takoma Park. ‘The following officers were elected by Takoma Park Home and School Association: President, L. W. Kephart; first vice president, W. H. Youngman; second vice president, Mrs. I. A. Flora; recording secretary, Mrs. Geo. E. Davis; corresponding - secretary, Mrs. S. F. Mooers; treasurer, Geo. E. Davis. An address on “Character Education in the Public Schools” was delivered oy Mrs. W. T. Bannerman of the Dis- trict of Columbia Public School Asso- ciation. An orchestra composed of pupils of the Takoma School and con- ducted by Mrs. Laura Fairchild Ward, director of music, played. A feature of the evening was the first-grade band. | These children in the class taught by | Mrs. Elizabeth Steiner played selections. This class also was awarded the prize given each month to the room secur- | ing the largest attendance of parents. Tenley-Janney. This association met Monday evening and installed officers. Mrs. L. B. Cas- tell, first vice president of the District Congress, delivered an address. Mrs. H. B. Drury, president, made a short speech to the retiring president, Mrs. Miner Buell, who was presented with a farewell gift. The new officers are: Mrs. H. B. Drury, president; Mrs. E. J, Peoples, first vice president; Mr. B. R. Boesch, second ‘vice' presfdent; Mrs. son, recording secretary; Patch, corresponding secretary; Mrs. J. Engleberg, treasurer. Mr, Coe of the District architect's office discussed the plans for the new eight-room addition to the Janney Scheol. Powell Junior. ‘The executive committee met Thurs- day afternoon. The last regular meet- ing for the year will be held June 10 at 3 pm. Installation of officers will take place. Congress Heights. Election of the following officers was held by the Congress Heights Asso- clation: President, Mrs. Mae Hayes; vice president, Mrs. Guy Chandler second vice president, Miss E. G. Oyer. recording secretary, Mrs. Alice Solback; corresponding s>cretary, Mrs. Margaret Lugenbeel; ~treasurer, Miss Helen Masson. The kindergarten orchestra played. The musicians who took part were: Leader, Ellen Graham; drums, Louise Thompson, Margaret Ferny- baugh; tubephones, Kathryn Davidson, Herbert Micha ymbals, Gene Wahler, Alice Wise; triangle, Alice Leibrand. ‘The officers will be installed at the June meeting. Adams. On Monday at 3 pm. in the school auditorfum will be held the ninth and last meeting of the year. The work of the children of Miss Jessup's art classes will be on exhibition. The glee club, conducted by Miss Stack, will sing. Miss Thracy, instructor of Latin, is having her students glve a recitation in Latin. Mrs. Joseph N. Saunders, state presi- dent, will explain the work of the vari- ous committees. Miss M. F. Gore, prin- cipal of the school, will give a brief address. | Community Centers Community ~ Center _ Department, Franklin Administration Building. Na- tional 1300. Most, of the community centers have held closing entertainments, at which exhibitions of the programs of drama, rhythm, ‘athletics, handcraft and other activitles carried on during the past year have been given. McKinley, Thomson and Birney Cen- ters will still be open this week, with the following schedules: ‘The Elks' Boys' nd . and the Southern Serenaders rehearse at Langley, Community Center, Second and T streets northeast, Friday eve- ing b the. Chesapeake & Potorias evening by e c Telephone Co. for & meeting of all its em| , and on Saturday evening a dance will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 o'clock.. At Thomson Center, Twelfth and L rehegrse Tuesda: afternoon music classes will be held. The Community Drama Guild and the French class will fneet Tuesday evening, the Boy Scout Court ot ‘Honor and Review on Wednes- day evening and the French class, ‘Writers’ Craft Club, Numismatic Club and Stamp Club will use the center evening, Bimey Center, Nichols avenue and Howard street southeast, will have an evening of entertainment Friday, when the Wisteria Dramatic Club will pre- sent “Chintz g invited, Henson's Melody Orchestra, which meets at Birney Center during the year, will give a sacred concert Sunday at 7:30 o'clock. Music groups afternoons. 'ments are being made for hedule .y | major, 20th ‘The public is of been an outstan THE- SUNDAY STAR,» WASHINGTON, D. C, JUNE 7, 1931—PART FOUR. Milady’s Motoring BY FREDERICK C. RUSSELL. PUBLIC LIBRARY Exploring With the Balloon. In connection with the recent expe- dition into the stratosphere made by Prof. August Piccard and Charles Kip- fer, the Technol Division of the Public Library calls attention to the following books and articles: Exploring the Atmosphere. Explorations of the Upper Atmosphere, by Henri de Graffigny. (In Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the. Smithsonian Institution. V. 1, July, 1897-1898.) L.Sm65, v. 1. An account of early balloon ascen- slons for the purpose of studying the atmosphere, and the observations re- corded. Ions and Electrical Currents in the Upper Atmosphere of the Earth, by E. O. Hurlburt. (In Physical Re- view. v. 34, No. 8. October 15, 1929.) Information about the upper atmos- here derived from observation of wire- less wave propagation phenomena dur- ing the past five years. On the Question of the Constancy of the Cosmic Radiation and the Rela- tion of These Rays to Meteorology, by Robert A. Millikan. (In Physical Review. V. 36, No. 11. December 1, 1930.) A’ summary of the Cameron-Milli- kan experiments in determining cosmic ray intensities under varying atmos- pheric conditions. Mining the Sky for Sclentific Knowl- edge, by W. J. Humphreys. (In Scientific American. v. 144, No. 1. January, 1931.) A discussion of the possibilities of the rocket as an explorer of the upper at- mosphere. “Jules Verne’s trip to the mocn was visionary, but mining the strata of the atmosphere for treasures of knowledge—knowledge that will have 1 applic2tion to our daily affairs is not visionary. This mining needs to be dcne. It can be done, and it will be done.” How the Weather Man Outreaches the Airplane. (In Scientific American. v. 139, No. 1. July, 1928.) Brief account of sounding and pllot balloons sent up to 24 miles elevation in atmospheric tests. History of the Balloon. The Evolution of the Flying Machine, by Harry Harper. 1930. SZ.H23. “The story of the evolution of balloon, airship and aeroplane in a straightfor- ward, non-technical manner and in a strictly chronological order, relying wherever possible upon the written or spoken words and explanations of the inventors concerned, or upon those of eyewitnesses.” The Conquest of the Air, An Historical Survey, by C. L. M. Brown. 1927. SZ.B816c¢. Chapters on experiments from the time of Leonardo da Vinci through the first successful balloon ascension in 183, to the development of the Wright brothers’ power-driven aeroplane. Travels in Space, A History of Aerial Navigation, by E. 8. Valentine and F. L. Tomlinson. 1902. SZ.V233. A picturesque account of aviation be- fore the twentieth century copiously l- lustrated with drawings and photo- graphs of balloors and & few early “flying machines.” Free and Captive Balloons. Part I, Free Balloons, by R. H. Upson. Part 11, Captive Balloons; Part III, Fab- rics for Gas Envelopes, by C. de F. Chandler. 1926. SZB.UpT. A manuel on the art of ballooning, cn structure and care, supplemented by records and practices from military ex- rerience in the United States. The Technology Division has many ‘works on allled subjects up to the latest developments in the science of aero- nautics. The following may suggest further reading in that direction: Aerial Navigation and Meteorology, by L. A. Yancey. 1929. SZ.Y12. “A book from which the man of aver- age education may obtain & good work- ing knowledge of the elements of navi- gation and meteorology.” Aerostatics, by E. P, Warner. 1926. SZ.W24. ‘The author “endeavors to discuss in physical terms the causes and extent of vertical motion produced by dis- turbances of equilibrium and the most effective means of applying correc- tions.” by H. H. Holland. 1924, Aerostatics, SZ.H69a. “The subject has been so arranged that the pamphlet is at the same time a text for the student and a reference book for the airship pilot or designer, covering briefly the most important aerostatic problems with -which they may be confronted.” ‘The 1931 annual training camp of the 6th Marine Brigade, composed of the 20th and 23d Marines, will take place at Virginia Beach, Va., Lieut. Col. J. J. Staley announced last week.. The bri- gade will proceed from Washington to Norfolk, Va., by water, embarking here on the morning of August 23. From Norfolk to Virginia Beach will be ac- complished by rail. The brigade will return to Washington by water Sep- tember 5. Arriving _at Virginia Beach after dark, the first night in camp will be spent in pup tents under actual field conditions, th as ping and messing arrangements. The regular pyramid camp tents will be pitched the following morning. Part of the train- ing schedule includes rifle firing over the 200-yard rangs. Col. Staley also announced that here- after both Monday and Friday nights will be devoted to I ting_at the headquarters of the brigade, 458 Indi- ana avenue. Several hundred vacancies exist in the brigade in the rifle and machine gun companies of the 20th’ and 23d Marines, in brigade, regimental and battalion headquarters companies. There are a'so vacancies for bandsmen, peters, cooks, clerks and radiomen. ‘Age limits are from 18 to 35, and no previous military experience is neces- sary. sryfindny morning voluntary formations will begin at Catholic. University July. They will consist of review and inspection ~formations, colors parade, shelter tent drill and guard mount. ‘The indoor sub-caliber range in the armory at 312 John Marshall place is now in operation. The various compa- nies of the 20th and 23d Marines have been assigned regular nights for rifle practice during June, July and August. Plans are being completed for the 6th Brigade colors presentation ball to he1 held at .the National Press Club July 15. 'l%w non-commissioned officers’ ball held at the Potomac Boat Club last Thursday evening was reported a suc- cess. At 10:30 o'clock today Maj. Harvey L. Miller, acting commanding officer of the 20th Marines, will inspect Company C, 20th Marines, Lieut. Justin A. Shook, commanding, at Indian Head, Md., where the company mamtains its base. Sergt. Maj. Jobn E. Fondahl has been promoted from regimental sergeant Marines, to brigade major, 6th Marine Brigade. Battallon Sergt. Maj. Harry F. Volkman, jr., has been promoted to regimental sergeant major, vice Fondahl. n its first year as a regiment the 20th Marines qualificd two men for the United States Naval Academy and one for the United States Coast Guard Academy. Pvt. G. L. Rodier, 4515 Elli cott street, and Pvt. William A. Wil liams of Rockville, Md., were success. ful in their recent entrance examina- tions to Annapolis. Lieut. J. A. man, United States Coast Guard, direc- tor of athletics at the Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn., has written officer of will meet on Tuesday and Thursday |Jack 1 ol e st sergeant | tive District National Guard the approaching en- cam) for the % the Natignal Guard of the. D of Columbia appeared week when orders wefe issued sending officers on an inspection trip to one camp detal instructions' given as to the raethods of preparing for the move- and impedimenta. Col. John W. Oehmann, commanding the 121st Regiment of Engineers, which will go to Virginia Beach, Va. this to take up its annual period of fleld training, and First Lieut. T. A. Riley wére ordered to the camp site in connection with an inspection of the site and the equipment for - feld training. ‘The purpose of the trip is to ascertain what "““‘E"‘"" the local troops will have to take and what might be found available, and' also to tentatively lay out the camp. Iy connection with the dispatch of troops ‘to*eamp, instructions have been given in another order that estimates to trangpertation authorities must exclude men to be authorized to proceed to and from camps in" privately owned motor vehicles. It has been the practice in the past.to allow a certain percentage of the men to proceed to the camp in their own .cars. Many prefer to take their own: vehicles, because the camp sites are usually some distance from re- sorts where the men can enjoy them- selves while on' leave. ‘The local bri, headquarters has been informed that the Vi Guard will make. available for the local troops at the camp tentage and tent floors, cots, fleld ranges and two trucks. Five .organizations mustered suffi- cient men at drill last week to be ! placed in the classification of superior in attendance. Two of them, the State | Detachment and the Medical Depart- { ment Detachment, 260th Coast Artillery, topped the list -with 100 per cent of thefi'e enlisted personnel present. The other three in this group, with their percentages, follow: 29th Division Mili- tary Police Company, 98.48; Headquar- ters Detachment, 29th Division, 93.02, mddflllwry E, 260th Coast Artillery, 90.16. 2 ‘The other crganizations, in their re- spective classification, with percentages, follow in thetr relative order: ‘Excellent—Medical Department De- tachments, 121st Engineers, 89,47; Com- pany A, 372d Infantry, 85.91: uarters and Service Company, 121st ;nctneen, 80.00; Band, 121st Engineers, 80.00. Very - satisfactory—Head tachment and Combat , 260th Coast_ Artillery, 75.75; Headquarters Detachment, Special Troops, 26th Di- vision, 75.00. Satisfactory—Company B, 121st Engi- neers, 66.66; Company D, 121st Engi- 63.33; Battery C, 260th Coast Artillery, 61.66; Battery B, 260th Coast Artillery, 60.31; Company C, 121st Engineers, 31. 60.31. Unsatisfactory—Battery A, 260th Coast _Artillery, 58.06, Company E, 121st Engineers, 55.38. Redistribution of strength of the various companies and units of the local Guard were ordered last week. The number specified below mark the maximum which the various companies may have until the next recapitulation is ordered. The assignments follow: State Detachment. 17; Headguarters Detachment, Special Troops, 28th Di- vision, 8; Headquarters Detachment, 20th Division, 46; 29th Division Mili- tary Police Company, 66; Medical De- partment Detachment, 121st Engineers, 20; Headquarters and Service Company, 12ist Engineers, including band, 76; Company A, 1215t Engineers, 61; Com- pany B, 121st Engineers, 61; Company C, 121st Engineers, 63; Company D, 121st Engineers, 64; Company E, 121st Engineers, 65; Company F, 121st Engi- neers, 62; Medical Department Detach- ment, 260th Coast Artillery, 19; Head- quarters Detachment and Combat Train, 260th Coast Artillery, 35; . Battery A, 260th Coast. Artillery, 63; Battery B, 260th Coast Artillery, 64; Battery C, 260th Coast Artillery, 63; Battery E, g&gt}; (io;.n Artillery, 63, Company A, 72nd Infantry. Commissioned officers are authorized for each unit in numbers not exceeding those authorized in the militia bureau tables of organization for the unit concerned. Enlistments to fill vacancies caused by separation from the active list, only allowed in units, are ncw at the strength prescribed. Units are directed not to exceed the strengths designated in the order, unless prior authority is ob- tained from the brigade headquarters. Unit commanders also’ are enjoined to keep on the rolls of their organiza- tions only such personnel as is active and whose attendance can be secured, in order that there will not be carried on the rolls personnel which should be eliminated. Second Lieut. Clifton W. Royston, Battery A, 260th Coast Artillery, was ordered before an examining board last week for the purpose of examination for promotion to the rank of first lieu- tenant of Artillery. Maj. Frank C. Scofield was president of the board. *The 20th Division Military Police Company participated in the policing of Potomac Park during the airplane maneuvers on Decoration day. The members served as assistants to the United States park police, and Capt. Carroll, head of the Federal police body, expressed himself as exceptionally well pleased with the work of the men, ac- cording to a report made to brigade headquarters by Capt. Willlam T. Roy, commanding the militia police. | " Four members of the command also reported to Dr. McNeil as color guards for the American Leagion and paraded with that organization. Pvt. Alexander W. Kramer has been ordered transferred from the Reserve to the active list of the Medical Depart- ment Detachment, 260th Coast Artil- lery. First signs of ent period First Sergt. Thomas M. Lynch, Bat- tery B, 260th Coast Artillery, has been ordered honorably discharged on his own request. Corpl. Charles G.McMahon has been ordered promoted to the grade of ser- geant in Company F, 121st Engineers, upon recommendation of the unit com- mander, Pvt. William B. Courtney was ordered promoted to corporal in the same command. In connection with the inspection of small arms by a representative from the Army 3rd Corps Area headquarters, at Baltimore, the following were ordered on duty at the armory during the week: First Lieut. Lincoln 8. Jones, Staff Sergt. W.:F. Dawson and Pvt. (First Class) W. W. Barnes, all of Company C, 121st Engineers; First Lieut. Walter A. Knight, comrnny D, 121st Engi- neers; Capt. Walter S. Welch, Head- quarters and ‘Service Company, 121st g:;llneer'. and t. Walter E. Jessop, pany A, 131 TS, Detailéd instructions for the mlfi encampments of the Guard were issu by the Waf Department. They explain that the.Militia n}u-elu'n conception of the real purpose of the coming field in- spections, is to ascertain the state of training of the units and organizations of. the National Guard and to deter- mine their- degree of readiness for ac- service. They will form the basis for estimates ‘for future training re- uirements and for the directives of fiel during the coming produce -the essential quired by the Militia Bureau, it was ex- plained, it has been concluded that the desired information can best be .ob- tained by an observance of the actual participation of National Guard organ- izations in combat and tactical exer- cises of & character in keeping with the f o e exerclses, formance of all ranks in these the conduct of camp routine, strength it, sufficie: set- 24 should: inizal and general should form the principal basis be-the governing {actofs in ¢ numbers of officers and | wif determining the ratings st such field inspections, the instructions state. In order to secure more uniform rat- ings and reports, the Militia Bureau has ting &.:nm b} inspebc.fiun bo:rlz ra A Father than by individual oficers. These | boards will be constituted by corps area commanders and will consist of at least three officers of the Regular Afmy, who will be on dus at the camp or who :u‘y be ords to the camp for this uty. ‘When practicable, the instructions say, instructors on duty with the organ- inspection should not be assigned as members of the boards. It officers other than National Guard instructors be utilized, it is considered highly desirable, the bureau states, that they be officers who have had National Guard experience or who are thoroughly familiar with National Guard condi- tions. 1In this connection, it was said further, it is desired that at each camp sufficient boards be constituted to con- duct the inspections expeditiously and ith thoroughness. Various details for the inspection and matters which the inspecting boards are to take into consideration are mapped out in the circular, which has been is- sued in plenty of time so that National Guard commanders may know what is expected and take the steps necessary to meet all the requirements. The “Iron Maiden’s” Farewell. ‘Thousands of European tourists have paid a fee to see the “Iron Maiden” in the Museum of History at Nuremberg, represented to be an ancient method of capital punishment for offenders against the country or the ruling monarch. It was a metal device of two parts hinged together, into which the offender was put and the affair closed, whereupon the culprit’s body was pierced with the sharp spikes which lined the interior. It was generally concluded among those who gave the subject any study, that the contraption was a “fake,” but its drawing power was so great and so profitable that it was tolerated. At last, however, it has been regarded as such a painful reflection on the nation that the authorities have ordered the f the imposition. It the woman shead won't let you pass it doesn't necessarily mean she'’s one of your former school teachers. ‘Two women recently won first and second place in an economy run from Los Angeles to Wrightwood Mountain, finishing at an altitude of 6,000 feet above sea level. Both were married. And what does that prove? Do you suffer the habit of making the car give & shocking jolt when you think it is all set to remain at rest? If so, better break the habit now by learning to shift into neutral as soon as the car is at rest so that when you lift your foot from the clutch pedal the machine won't lurch forward. Light blue hues for the car are not always easy to match with your ward- robe. This can bz simplified, however, by donning something in harmonious shades of blue. One of the motor- minded style creators of New York suggests an afternoon affair consist- ing of a blue crepe sult with blouse and headgear in blended tones. Bargain hunting may add to the zest of shopping, but when you are considering service on_ the car, better call a t. It is a little difficult to grasp the idea all in one reading, but if you keep the dollar bill too much in mind when attending to the car's needs you may find yourself paying a lot of money for a worthless radiator or a part that was never meant to give service in a car. There are all kinds of bargains and cure-alls in mo- tordom. They are the bane of all le- sitimate automobile business, the cause of many accidents and the sort of thing that every sensible woman will | try her best to discourage. Buy if you will that dollar-ninety-eight bedspread, but resist the temptation to buy a “gyp” axle for your car. Have you heard the one about the woman who wouldn't go to the door | because she thought there was an automobile salesman calling? The visitor happened to be an intimate friend who had parked her sparkling new car at the curb. Looking “one of the de luxe creations can be a source of profit to any woman who will delete the “Ahs!” P!‘:hvl the tactics of a keener observer whe, ,000 that would be fitting for a lap robe in | anybody’s car, discovered that in inclement weather the queenly flooring is covered with a.rubber mat. That solved her own problem as to how to keep -the rear floor mat presentable on rainy days. A suitable rubber covering can be obtained at small cost. The instructions on the bottle look easy and any ambitious woman is naturally tempted to polish her own car. To avoid disappointment, however, it is important to select the proper time to do the work. Lacquer and the en- ameled fenders are hard to polish: in damp weather. If the car has just come in from the sun it will dry the polish too rapidly and prove a dis- appointing process. The best plan is to do the work in the shade on a dry, clear day. 2 In a recent article I made some re- marks about the action of the throttle and particularly about the controls, the accelerator and hand lever, that control it. Let us consider for a moment the c}::::. ‘which is closely related to these parts. A choke, more properly known as the ‘“choker,” is a strangler of air. It is a butterfly valve, like a stove damper, that shuts off the supply of air to the carburetor. Thus, when you choke in starting you force the moving pistons of the engine to draw in nothing but raw gasoline. This is broken up into a fine mist on the way up through the carburetor, throttle and intake mani- fold. Naturally if you don't choke fully enough the air that gets into the sys- tem leans out the mixture to a point where it won't fire, and if you choke | too long the mixture will be so rich that it won't ignite. The position of the throttle is im- portant in this process as you can demonstrate to your own satisfaction by comparing the prodess with a garden hose. If the nozzle is wide open the ‘water does not spi i | | m. Tgul, if you '""m the t]hromo Pt vay open the gasoline sucked with greater force and is broken up into a finer, more combustible spray. Some cars have the choke connected to the throttle so that this part of the" work is done automatically. On one make of car the choke also operates a speclal valve that pumps oil into th cylinders to protect them in starting. ‘When the engine wouldn’t start friend husband used to jump out and raise the hood in the old days. He wanted to make sure he wasn't over-choking and flooding the carburetor with gas. It will pay you to follow this plan, if you have trouble starting. Over-choking is plainly evident by a glance at the carburetor. MARINE CORPS NEWS Maj. Gen. Commandant George F. Elliott, retired, who is a patient at the Naval Hospital, this city, has im- proved. Capt. George W. Spotts, heretofore on duty at New York Barracks, has becen assigned to duty at the head- gl‘x:tmu barracks, Eighth street south- Capt. Samuel W. Freeny, heretofore on duty at Quantico, has been ordered to duty at Philadelphia Barracks. The Line Selection Board of the corps will convene at corps headquar ters tomorrow morning. ‘This board meets but once a year and deliberates upon the qualifications of the senior commissioned personnel, their avail- ability, etc., in case of emergencies to be premoted, and failure to be passed thrice by this board is tantamount to compulsory retirement. Capt. R. O. Sanderson, assistant pay- master at corps headquarters, is ad- vising the retired and Reserve per- sonncl that it will not be necessary to report monthly post office address, only in event there be chanse in rame. Second Lieut. Homer C. Murray and Second Lieut. Willlam J. Fhipps have been ordered detached from th> Naval Air_Station, Pensacola, Fla, to duty at_Quantico. Capt. Bernard Dubel, now on duty at Quantico, will be detached th:rzfrom June 19 to sea duty aboard the U. S. 8. Rochester. Maj. Oliver Floyd, who will shortly complete a course of advanced military tactics at th> Ecole de Guerre, Paris, France, will, upon return to this coun- as far nor as!try, be stationed at Quant OLDSMOB]LE THIS YEAR HOLDS A HIGHER PLACE IN PUBLIC FAVOR THAN AT ANY TIME IN ITS HISTORY Since the enthusiastic reception given the 1931 Oldsmobile on the occasion wof its introduction to the public in January of this year, Oldsmobile’s popularity has continued to increase, month after' month * * As a result, Oldsmobile is now enjoying a greater percentage of the business in its price class ‘than ever before. And new thousands of owners are telling their friends of the pleasure and satisfaction of Oldsmobile ownership * * Many of the reasons for this growing popularity are understandable upon exami- nation of the car . . . for its desirable features are self-evident. But there are more fundamental reasons for the definite preference being shown for Oldsmobile # * Four years ago Olds Motor Works adopted a policy toward owners which has been followed to the letter, year after year, in the development of Oldsmobile cars. This policy took the form of four great responsibilities . . . to design progressively . . . to build faithfully ... to sell honestly . and to service sincerely. Upon these four responsibilities Olds Motor Works has founded its success. And these constitute the policy which the public has so wholeheartedly endorsed this year # + Olds Motor Works wishes to express its appreciation to the men and women throughout the country who have made the 1931 Oldsmobile the car of their choice .« . and who, by recommending its good qualities to their friends, are adding still further to Oldsmobile’s steady advancement in public esteem. POHANKA SERVICE 1126 20th St. N.W. 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