Evening Star Newspaper, February 20, 1932, Page 5

DRUG HELPS CURB PNEUMONIA GERMS Experiments Show Partial Immunity Gained by Injections. BY THOMAS R. HENRY. Experiments with a drug which gives 8 degree of immunity to pneumonia are described in the February medical bulletin of the Veterans' Administra- tion These experiments were carried on with rabbits at the Army Medical School here and may open up & new appreach to the treatment or preven- tion of this dreaded Winter malady.) The drug used was sodium dehydro- ch e, a derivative from the bile. Va- rious bile preparations had been shown previo to have the effect of dis- solving the pneumonia micro-organ- {sms. The sodium dehydrocholate, accord- tng to the report of Dr. Edwin E. Zieg- ler of the Veterans' Administration staff, was igjected into the animals together with various amounts of pneu- mococcl, the micro-organisms responsi- ble for pneumonta. Only one kind of pneumoccocus, type one, was used. Lives Are Prolonged. Fatal doses of the organisms were given the rabbits and then, at VArying intervals, measured amounts of the so- dium dehydrocholate. In one experi- ment, where introvenous injections were given, the lives of some of the animals were prolonged four to six times as long as the controls, not given the drug, who all died in approximately one day. In another experiment a mixture of the sodium dehydrocholate and the pneumonia organisms was injected into the rabbits and, several weeks later, an ordinarily fatal dose of the pneumo- cocci alone. Three of the seven rabbits thus treated survived. Others lived from four to eight days, while those not given the injections died in from one to two days Pneumococei grown outside the body on artificial media were not dissolved by the sodium dehydrocholate, but either were killed or robbed of their virulence so that they would not pro- duce infection. As a result of the ex- periments he conducted, Dr. Ziegler states that this drug “has an anti- pneumococcus action in the body and that a mixture of sodium de- hydrocholate and pneumococci, when injected into rabbits, produces a degree of immunity to pneumococcus infec- tion."” Avolds Conclusions. He worked on the theory that the bile salts are used by the body itself in overcoming the pneumonia organ- isms. He avoids specific conclusions, however, stating that the investigation has created more problems than solved and that the study of the amino- cholic acids, which are characteristic of animal bile. is opening up a vast feld of biological relationships which need extentive investigation. HAMLINE M.'E. CHURCH SERVICES ANNOUNCED #George Washington" to Be Morn- ing Theme—aAnother of Special Sermons in Evening. “George Washington” will be the germon theme tomorTow morning at Hamline M. E. Church. At 7:45 pm. the pastor, Rev. H. W. Burgan, will preach on “Philip, the Man Who Looked Before He Leaped.” This is the of the series of special sermons The Apostles of Our Lord.” ‘The church school is at 9:45 am. and the Epworth League at 7 pm. At the midweek service Thursday night the last of the series of Washing- ton Bicentennial addresses will be given by the minister. The general theme has been “Protestantism in Colonial America.” The special topic for this week is “Protestant Education in the Colonies and the Great Awakening.” During March a series of pre-Easter ‘Thursday night services will be held. An Easter class of new members is now being formed. BIBLE CLASS PROGRAM Special Exercises to Be Held in Congress Street Church. The Harrison Bible Class of Congress Btreet Methodist Protestant Church will hold e special Bicentennial service tomorrow. At 9:45 am., Representative John William Boehne of Indiana, will speak on “Jesus the Good Shepherd.” Sorgt. B. C. Beach will have charge of the lesson and give a short talk on it. men are welcome. 11 am. the pastor will preach on e Greatness of Washington” and at 7:45 p.m. Representative Morgan G. Sanders of Texas, will deliver an address on “George Washington and Our Flag.” BICENTENNI'AL SERVICE Special Program for West Wash- ington Baptist Church. At the West Washington Baptist | Church tomorrow at 11 a.m. there “1lli be a Bicentennial service in which the church and Sunday school will partici- | The church will be decorated and | ren will appear in Colonial members of the church and school will take part and the choir will | render special music. One of e songs will be a tribute sung in Trenton, N. J.,' in 1780. The pastor's theme will be “The Greatness of Washington.” There will be no evening preaching service. ' The church will join in the union Bicentennial service of the Georgetown churches at St. John's Episcopal Church. | SERIES IS CONTINUED Rev. Hulbert A. Woolfall, rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, continues | his two Lenten series of sermons tomor- | Yow, using as his morning sermon topic | Within” and his evening gubiect 1 be “The Words of the Kingdom. Tae opened the following meetings Children’s meeting Wednesday at 4 o'clock, men’s meeting Tuesday evening, Ladics’ Bible Class Tuesday evcmng.] for all Wednesday evening and Young} People’s meeting Thursday _evening. Fkkkkh Ak ko | X Wonder Coal ii b g i :: $ .90 Per Ton : % 2240 Lbs. % ; Nut and Egg Size : * * F. L. Watkins } »* PHONE Seat Pleasant, Md., Lin. 1706 | x| * * ; Deanwood, D. C., Lin. 6660 : * We specialize in fine wood * * * * * hool of religion which was | n Ash Wednesday will have | next week: * of all kinde. 2.0.2.2.2.8.0.2 2.8 ¢ REV. GERHARD E. LENSKI ANNOUNCES HIS TOPICS “Have Faith in God” to Be Sub- Ject of Discourse at Grace Lutheran Church. “Have Faith in God” will be the subject of Rev. Gerhard E. Lenski, pastor, at Grace Lutheran Church, to- morrow at 11 am. At 8 pm. he wil preach on “The Disciple Who Nearly Falled.” ‘The young people will meet for “The Friendly Hour” at 6 pm. Catherine Haislip will speak on “Is It Possible to Know the Will of God?” and Mrs. Andrew Dahl will discuss “How May I Know the Will of God.” James Small will serve as leader. Supper will be served at 7 o'clock. Special speakers for Sunday evening programs are announced by the com- mittee in charge: February 28, 8 pm,, Dr. W. E. Schuette, president of the Eastern_district of the American Lu- theran Church; March 13, Roger White- ford, “The Trial of Christ.” A conference of Sunday school teach- ers and workers will be held in the church hall February 26 at 6:45 pm. Supper will be served at 6 o'clock and the meeting begins immediately after. Speakers will be Dr. Charles Wiles of Philadelphia and Dr. Carl G. Wolf of Baltimore. Midweek Lenten services are being held throughout the Lenten season. Thursday, 8 p.m. Pastor Lenski will preach on “Jesus and Men.” The lit- any will be sung. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, MERCHANTS ASKED 0 AID IN PARKING Gen. Glassford Declares Drivers Have Not Gener- ally Observed Rules. Merchants of Washington were ap- pealed to yesterday by Brig. Gen. Pel- ham D. Glassford, superintendent of police, to aid him in his campaign to break up the double parking evil. In a letter to Mark Lansburgh, presi- dent of the Merchants and Manufac- turers’ Association, Gen. Glassford pointed out that drivers of commercial vehicles are not complylng with the traffic regulation requiring the park- ing of vehicles within 6 inches of the curb where there is space available. He urged Mr. Lansburgh to have members of the organization familiarize their truck drivers with the regulation. “It is frequently observed,” said Gen. Glassford, “that commercial vehicle drivers are apparently very indifferent to the provision of this regulation and seldom take the trouble to park at the curb when curb space is available. In an effort to improve existing condi- tions, I am requesting the assistance and co-operation of the Merchants and Mnnufacturers’ Association by an appeal to the membership of this as- soclation_to see that their drivers are thoroughly familiar with the provision of the regulations and are instructed as to the necessity for & compliance with same, rather than action towards individual ‘drivers to the extent of an arrest, which I feel often seriously in- terferes with the conduct of business of the merchant or business man due to l‘:‘set neglekct é:t the driver.” week Gen. Glassford wrote taxicab operators, requesting their u’f :’pmfion in improving trafic condi- jons. TRIBUTE TO.WI(SHINGTON Memorial Services Arranged for Christ Lutheran. “Was Washington a Christlan or Only a Deist?” will be the subject of the address Sunday morning in Christ Lutheran Church by the pastor, Rev. J. Frederic Wenchel. The service will be commemorative of the Washington Bicentennial. ‘The midweek Lenten service Thurs- day will be held, a feature of which is the old rugged cross. The sermon will be on “How Jesus Dealt With the Hypocritical Caiaphas.” This is the third of a series of sermons on “How Jesus Dealt With the Persons Con- nected With His Passion.” The Fel- lowship Club will have a social Friday evening. D. C, SAT NATIVE OF PALESTINE TO SPEAK IN CHURCH Najib Kouhrai Will Address Con- gregation of Church of the Brethren. At the Church of the Brethren to- morrow morning Dr. F. F. Holsopple will take as his subject “The Religious Life and Influence of George Washing- ton” At the evening service Najib Kouhral, s native of Palestine, will speak. ‘The Christian Endeavor will have as its theme “How Can I Show My Crowd That I Am a Christian?” The Inter- mediates will have as their subject “Some of the Things That Made George Washington Great.” The church will hold the anniversary service of the dedication of the church school building March 6. —_— BESSIE LOVE IS MOTHER HOLLYWOOD, Cali February 20 (/P).—The role of motherhood has been given Bessie Love, screen actress, who in private life is Mrs. Willlam Hawks, wife of a Beverly Hills broker. Mrs. Hawks yesterday gave birth to & 7%~ pound girl. The baby has been named Patricia. Miss Love was one of the first actresses of the silent picture days to gain fame in talking pictures. WooDWARD & LOTHROP 10** 11™" F aND G STREETS The Store will close Monday, February 22nd, at 12:30—The 52nd Anniversary Selling—our one an- nual store-wide event—will begin February 26th COLONIAL CHINTZES —in a charming variety of designs—notable the “George Washington” pattern. Colonial chintzes, 65c to $1 yard. DRAPERIES, SEVENTH FLOOR. COLONIAL LAMPS —are greatly varied—and particularly pop- ular is the brass candle-lamp with etched globe and prisms, $8.50. The Oilpot Lamp, $6.50. Lamrs, SEVENTH FLOOR. The traditional charm and delightfully livable quality of # Colonial Period —give Colonial furniture and furnishings a natural place in our Washington homes. That your home may truly reflect this period—that it may be a source of recurring pride—we have provided choice selections of authentic repro- ductions—and furnishings of Colonial inspira- tion—as well as a decoration counsel of excel- lent experience. CHARAK REPRODUCTIONS —retain, through the fine processes of Charak craftsmen, the character and decorative qual- ity of the original Colonial furniture they copy. Notable in the collection—A Desk Chest, $180; Duncan Phyfe Drop-Leaf Table, $100—a Solid Mahogany Bed, $90. FPURNTTURE, SIXTH FLOOR. COLONIAL HOOKED RUGS —perfect complements to the Colonial setting. A wide choice—$2.95 Rucs, Prrre FLoor. to $29.50. COLONIAL MIRRORS —the beautiful Girondole convex mirror is typically Colonial. $10 to $100. Mrmrons, Srxrr FLOOR. COLONIAL PICTURES —include a very notable collection—depicting the life and surroundings of Washington— $1 to $85. PicToazs, Szxra Froos. JRDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1932. WOODWARD & LoTHROP 0™ U™ F aND G STREETS If you want something new to wear— bright—gay—spirited—and inexpensive Shop Here Monday Before 12:30 We can only briefly picture the smart new ~ clothes we have planned for holiday shoppers— “and the prices are quite as interesting. We Believe You Have Not Been Able to Buy Smarter Frocks « 3|60 Jackets play such a smart part they are well represented in the new collec- tion. Patriot prints with a military air —charming pastels for afternoon— dozens of new daytime types—and de- lightful dinner-dance frocks of lace— many of these boasting jackets, toa. All in all, they have loads of chic-—and plenty of quality, at a price you like. ‘WOMEN'S AND Misses’ Procks, THIRD FLOOR. o 2! A Brimmed Straw %5 —bright and shining as new Spring straws should be—with a brim that dips down over the right eye in the approved manner. You may have it in bright red, light or Nassau blue, green, beige, brown, black, and navy. MrLLINERY, THIRD FLOOR. We Sketch But One of Our Many Smart Spring Suits 25 —and if you are the feminine type you will like this one particularly—soft spongy woollen. If your prefer a bit of a military air, you will like the suits that button high at the neck. ‘WOMEN'S AND Misses' Svrrs, THIRD FLOOR. Skirts—Sweaters $ 2 95 each One of the most popular fashions we have known in years. Skirts, of a soft woollen—the new high-waistline built up like Continental trousers—navy, black, blue or green, $2.95. Puffed sleeves — bow-neckline —and a lacy diagonal weave for a very chic sweater —one of many styles, at $2.95. SPORTSWEAR, THIRD FLOOR. Patent-leather Sailor Tie $6.50 Perfect for so many occasions—and patent leather is so much in vogue. This sailor-tie-pump answers the shoe question with chic at a price. Note, too, the smart walking heel—it is both new and comfortable. ‘WoMEN's SHOES, THIRD FLOOR. Save 25¢ on Every Pair . .. Smart Mesh Hose Racarty Toer 7 3 pa What riews for all the smart women who are wearing mesh hose—and these, semi-fashioned, may be had in these four most-wanted colors—colors that practically “cover” the whole Spring color picture. Matin Smoketone Caribbee It is an excellent opportunity to “‘stock up.” ‘Hosrzxy, Amix 19, FPmst FLoom. Black Magic 3