Evening Star Newspaper, April 26, 1940, Page 6

Methodist Report Expresses Concern ‘Over Farm Migrants Relief Program Comes In For Criticism; Peril of Growing Paganism Seen By the Associated Press. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J,, April 26.— The General Conference of the Methodist Church turned its atten- tion to home missions today and heard a report that the mechaniza- tion of agriculture was “resulting in peasantry in large sections of rural America.” The complaint was contained in & report of the church's Committee on Home Missions and Church Ex- tension which said: “We must be more concerned about the plight of the sharecrop- pers, the homelessness of the mi- grants, the plight of those in dis- tress in the dust bowl, the insecurity of the tenants, the millions of youth banked up in our town and country communities without jobs and with- out the possibility of establishing homes and living normal lives.” Dwelling at length on social con- ditions among the “unchurched,” the board said the United States had an “active criminal population” of 4,750,000, and added: “Half of these are less than 21 years old. With many debauching influences .at work and 15,000,000 children and young people not be- longing to any organized religion, the seriousness of the situation should be appallingly apparent.” The report condemned “petty politicians who play with the tarm problem as a way of feathering their own nests.” ‘Without commenting any further on the subject, the board made these remarks about the Govern- ment’s relief program: “Millions of people living in town and country communities have been pauperized by the relief program promoted on such a large scale. * * * We have ample evidence that the lack of adequate income cripples millions of our people in their development and makes it impossible to put on an effective church program. The Government is promoting an elaborate program to help meet this need. Much of this program is expensive and im- practical. The goals cannot be achieved without the challenge and motivation of the Christian church.” The Missions Board said the dan- ger of a “progressive paganism” in the United States was “an actuality rather than a fanciful fear” and “the Christian constituency of | America must wake up.” Tolerance Discussed Dr. A. W. Gottschall of the Na- tional Conference of Christians and | Jews described to the Cosmeopolitan Club yesterday the work of his or- ganization in promoting tolerance | and friendship among the various religious sects. Dr. Gottschall is | head of the conference’s activities in | the Southeastern United States. | City News in Brief TODAY. | Dance, Federal Transportation Association, National Press Club, 1 pm. Convention, American Physical Society, Wardman Park Hotel, all day. Meeting, Sigma Kappa Sorority, Carlton Hotel, 7 p.m. Dance, Alpha Beta Chi, Annapolis Hotel, 9 pm. Dance, Delta Theta Phi, Lafayette Hotel, 10 pm. Meeting, American Federation of Government Employes, Hamilton Hotel, 8 pm. Banquet, National Real Estate ‘Tax Conference, Mayflower Hotel, % pm. Dinner, Chesapeake & Potomac ‘Telephone Co., Mayflower Hotel, 7 pm. Meeting, Alpha Delta Phi Sorority, Mayflower Hotel, 8 pm. | Dance, Amalgamated Association of Street Electrical Railway and Motor Coach Employes of America, Raleigh Hotel, 9 p.m. Meeting, Sons of the American Revolution, Willard Hotel, 9:30 p.m. Card party and dance, Gonzaga Mothers’ Association, Willard Hotel, 8 pm. Dance, Phi Sigma Kappa, Hotel 2400, 9:30 p.m. TOMORROW., Luncheon, National Pan-Hellenic Association, Mayflower Hotel, 1:30 pm. Dinner, Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, Mayflower Hotel, 8 p.m. Card party, 1935 Matrons and Patrons’ Association, Eastern Star ‘Temple, 2600 Sixteenth street N.W., 8 pm. Tea dance, Georgetown Univer- sity Freshmen, Hotel 2400, 4 p.m. Dance, Rainbow Division Veter- ans, Hotel 2400, 10 p.m. Meeting, Converts League, Catho- lic Daughters of America, Willard Hotel, 8 pm. - Dinner, Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity of George Washington University, Raleigh Hotel, 7:30 p.m. Convention, American Physical Society, Wardman Park Hotel, all day. Dance, Riggs National Bank, Wardman Park Hotel, 10 p.m. Dance, Congress Lodge, No. 37, ‘Wardman Park Hotel, 9 p.m. Dinner, Sigma Kappa Sorority, Carlton Hotel, 8 p.m. 'MODERN INDOOR CAFE OR ON THE | | SUISEEY Dinmer . $1.00 1 ALSO SPECIALIZING IN | Assorted Sandwiches Pen Women’s MusicIs Presented 15 Songs Heard In Program at City Club By ELENA DE SAYN. Animation and good fellowship was the keynote of a festive as- sembly at the Woman’s City Club last night, where a composers’ group of the League of American Pen Women, presented their songs and instrumental numbers with the as- sistance of several local and out-of- town artists. Mrs. Edna Gasch, the new national president of the Pen Women, elected that evening to her office, was welcomed cordially by those present at the “conclusion of the program and was called upon to say a few words. The concert formed a part of & series in the biennial convention, ‘Thers were 15 songs on the program, two of which were presented in a trio ferm with violin obbligati, com| by Dorothy Radde Emery of this city, whose steady growth is a pleasure to watch. The trios were “Serenade to Vida” and “Moon Madness,” with words by Alden H. Emery. Bonita Crowe, Georgia composer, introduced “Journey’s End” and “You and I,” both lyric in character, while Irls Brussels of New York added a lighter touch by her gay and charming “Thursday ” Her two descriptive numbers, “But- terflies” and “Deep in the Night. were followed by a clever imitation of the New York traffic on the piano, which she performed artisti- cally. Elizabeth Merz Butterfield, chair- man of the Pen Women’s Conven- tion, has adopted a style which th 8 Is almost classic in its simplicity— “My Country’s Creed” and “America for Me,” the latter having a rhythm which kindles an immediate re- sponse in her hearers. Harriet Ware's conventional “Joy of the Morning” and “Hindu Slumber Song” were contrasted by her catchy “Sunlight Waltz,” which may find its way soon into the repertoire of coloratura singers and supply the demand in that fleld. Distinctive were the three offerings by Pear! Adams entitled “Boats,” “Devc- tions” and “Omnipresence.” The first was a men’s song and dealt with a subject which broke the- monotony of duplicated descriptions of insects, flowers and birds. The latter were devotional in character and effective. An aria from the opera “Mirage.” by Alma Grayce Miller, the first grand opera composed by a woman, as it was announced, and one that had received a favorable comment from the director of the Metropoli- tan Opera, created an impression by its modern idiom and consideration YEAR o ansourgh s SEVENTH, EIGHTH and E STREETS NAtional 9800 of the human voice. It had long sustained passages for the baritone, which blended well with the chang- ing harmonies of the accompani- ment. Last but not least were the four movements of Mary Howe's “Trio” for ‘violin, cello and piano, consist- ing of a “prelude” “Chanson Grave,” “Air Gai” and e.” There was serenity, breadth and beauty in the tonal combination of the three instruments. Mrs. Howe possesses the art of saying briefly and eloquently what she has to say Her work has individuality and style, coupled with a technical com- mand over her chosen medium of expression, The artists who contributed of their time and talent to the success of the evening were Margaret Spen- cer Besler, soprano, who displayed her musicianship as well as her colora- tura voice by playing her own accom- paniments in one instance; Mrs. Car- men of West Palm Beach, Fla.; Ione Hoffman, mezzo-soprano; Lily Garrett, contralto; Clarke Paulsen, Rites Held in Stockholm pianist enniston, | For American War Victim as & substitute. Warren L. Dent Retires After 36 Years With U.S. Warren L. Dent, for 36 years a Government employe, retired today from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where he has been em- ployed in the examining division. Mr, Dent began his career with the Government as a teacher at the National Training School for Boys and later transferred to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, where he has been for 33 years. He is a member of a Maryland family and is a graduate of Charlotte Hall Prep School and the University of Mary- land. ANNUAL ADVANCE By the Assoctated Press. STOCKHOLM, April 26—Funeral services for Capt. Robert M. Losey, assistant United States Military At- tache in Stockholm, whe was killed in Norway Sunday during a Ger- man air raid, were held here today in a chapel crowded with Swedish military end government officials. The Swedish Aviation Corps ac- corded full military honors to the dead flyer, who was struck by a bomb splinter while helping Amer- ican residents in Norway to make their way to Sweden. The services were conducted by the chaplain of the British Lega- tion. The American Ministers to Oslo and Stockholm, Mrs. Florence Jaffray Harriman and Frederick A. FIRE ESCAPES FRED §. 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