Evening Star Newspaper, December 14, 1936, Page 23

FARMS TENANCY BILL HELD VITAL Senator Bankhead Declares He Will Reintroduce Meas- ure at Next Congress. B) the Associated Press. JASPER, Ala, December 14—Wil- Ham B. Bankhead, Speaker of the House, described the farm tenancy problem today as “the paramount ehallenge to the next Congress.” Simultaneously, Senator John H. Bankhead, brother of the Speaker, said he would reintroduce a bill to set up government machinery for financing farm purchases by tenants on a low Interest rate and long-term payment huh Representative Marvin Jones ~ of Texas is composer of the proposal. Leaving for Washington. Preparing to take a train later today .!-zd Washington, Speaker Bankhead “Of course there are matters of an emergency nature which will engage the attention of Congress immediately after convening in January, but I am ‘l:-!kmg now of matters of public pol- y. “The farm tenancy problem goes to ~the very taprodt of our permanent agricultural and economic well being. It is up to the Congress to find a way to promote farm ownership and re- move the evils of increasing tenancy.” Died in House Committee. ‘The Bankhead-Jones tenant bill was approved by the Senate last year but died in the House Agriculture Com- | mittee. It proposed a $1,000,000,000 government corporation to finance farm purchases by tenants. His new bill, the Senator said, would | eliminate the $1,000,000,000 corpora- tion idea and authorize an annual $50,000,000 appropriation to be admin- | istered under the Agriculture Depart- ment in promoting farm ownership. . Lecture Tomorrow Mrs. Georgette Ross Howard will «ive her final talk before the holidays tomorrow morning at Sulgrave Club, resuming her current topic series on January 12, instead of January 5 as previously announced. The change was made because of Congress con- ‘vening. “The Duke of Windsor, Long Live | the King” is the subject with which | ms Howard will open her talk. Other subjecls for discussion include “Tokio Boomerang,” “Mutiny in China” and personalities in news flashes. At the end of the talk Flora McGill | Keefer will sing a group of Christmas | earols. Bay State Society Christmas Party ‘The Massachusetts Soclety of Wash- ington will hold its annual Christmas dancing party and entertainment in the main ball room of the Wardman Park Hotel Tuesday evening. Dancing will be from 9 to 1 o'clock and during intermission the guests will be enter- tained by the quartet from the Chesa- peake & Potomac Telephone Co. All former residents or visitors from the Bay State are cordially invited to attend. Guest tickets may be secured from the secretary of the society, Mrs. Leon Chagnon. The Town Meet- ing-Current Events class under the leadership of Mr. William Byrne meets Monday evenings; the Glee Club, with Miss Fanny Buck as director, meets Tuesday evenings, and the contract bridge classes meet Thursday evening with Mr. John H. O'Toole as chairman and Mrs. Marian Barre as instructor. All classes are held in the Roosevelt High School at 8 o'clock. State Society Fete ‘The Georgia State Society will en- tertain tomorrow night with a dance at the Shoreham Hotel. Mr. Rob- ert Fechner will head the Floor Committee, assisted by Mrs. Fechner, Mr. willam Foy, Dr. Frank Hand, Lieut. Col. and Mrs. R. D. Harden, Mr. Lacy W. Hinely, Lieut. J. N. Jordan, U. 8. N., and Mrs. Jordan; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kiker, Mr. M. M. Leggett, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Taylor and Miss Thelma Williams. Sail Loft Dance The second of the series of dances at which the commandant and officers of the Washington Navy Yard and | Station are hosts will be held in the Sail Loft at the Navy Yard the eve- | ning of Friday, December 18, from 10 until 1 o'clock. ADVERTISEMENT. WHO WILL WIN? It's Up To You—Help Build Resi ance With Father John’s Medicine It's a never-ending fight between your body and the germs that cause the Common Cold. Who will win? 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Mosaic is one of the most durable types of handwork and forms a rich background for fine table settings. 72x 108-inch cloth and ~ $3 750 twelve napkins. Set PINE LINENS, SECOND FLOOR. Syracuse China Dinner Sets 65 pieces s5 9'50 “Lady Mary’’—a lovely new pattern, rich in the traditional fineness of Syracuse china, yet refreshing in its newness. A rich blue predominates the floral and leaf design, intensified by a silver band around the rim. Service includes extra pieces: covered casserole, open vegetable dish, gravy boat, cream and sugar and rim soups. Service for eight. Also seven other patterns in Syracuse China carried in open stock. Cuma, Frrre Froon. Fancy Stuffed Gherkins, 45¢ Patriot Brand preserves in a variety of flavors. Jar, 23¢ Money Back Guarantee Never again will he cut himself no matter how tender his skin or how tough his beard. No lather, No Blades, No Trouble .. Just a smooth, quick shave. 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