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S. S. S. Benton Harbor News BIKE OPERATOR CONTROL ASKED OF COMMISSION: Ordinance Requiring Tests And Licenses Urged By Dr. Ellet An amendment to the city's bicycle ordinance providing for operator tests similar to those now required of motorists to obtain a driver's license was to Benton Harbor city commission Monday night by Dr.

W. C. Ellet. His suggestion resulted from an accident involving his car last week when a girl cyclist was injured. The matter was referred to the Public Safety committee.

Commissioner Elmer Hopkins suggested a city police ion officer might be detailed to speak driving rules before students in the public schools as a means of educating them. SALTZMAN HOTEL EMPLOYES ENJOY FAREWELL PARTY Thirty Saltzman hotel and mineral bath house employes enjoyed a gala party Monday evening at the farewell gathering which always izes the close of the summer season for this pioneer organization here, founded over a quarter of a century ago by Dr. W. E. Saltzman, who has been assisted in the last two years by his son, William Saltzman, Jr.

The party took the form of a picnic at Rocky Gap park for employes and their families. Among those leaving are Sam Bishop and family, who will first go to Chicago for the All Star game, and then return to Detroit where Mr. Bishop is head coach at the Northwestern high school; Miss Rose Grande will soon leave for Chicago where she is head technician at a Chicago Health Clinic. Others leaving for various duties are Mrs. Rosamond Crossman, Mrs.

Olga Fischer, Miss Dorothy Daggit, Mrs. Nellie Peterson, Mrs. Leah Grande, Miss Katherine Bailey, Mrs. Martha Fisher, Harold Bender, Fred Gelesko and William Gelesko. Miss Barbara Myers and her guest, Miss Irene Gollits, of Chicago, gave their version the "Little Apple," causing much laughter as the group gathered around a camp fire.

Miss Gollits has gained fame as a ballet dancer in the Chicago Civi: Opera company. Ben Christianson played a harmonica, while Lester Birmingham led the group in song. Mrs. Byron Bury came to his assistance with selections on her portable victroia. One of the highlights of the evening was a "Crutch by Mrs.

Bertha Synder, who been unable to work for the last three months because of a broken ankle. She plans to return to her work soon. Employes who will remain for the winter season are Bert McQueen, Miss Barbara Myers, Mrs. Guy Hubbard, Mrs, Grace Kling, Ben Christianson, Bernard Lovitz, Charles Tilson, Edward Baily, Mrs. Anna Ward and Mrs.

Bertha Snyder. After a short vacation in Iowa, Dr. and Mrs. W. E.

Saltzman will return here. They have many new plans for the coming winter. Mr. and Mrs. William Saltaman, will be here also to carry out the seasorral plans.

Benton Harbor Society BRIDE-ELECT HONORED A series pre- nuptial, parties, in honor of Miss Lee, whose marriage to Philip Aylesworth, of Washington, D. has been set for September 10, will mark the remainder of the week. Mrs. Frank Daniels of 1070 Colfax, (the former Wieder, a bride of early summer) entertained Monday afternoon at a dessert bridge luncheon and kitchen shower in Miss Lee's honor. Tiny handpainted Japanese, dolls, holding miniature pink and green parasols, were at each plate and place cards were attached to the parasols.

Bowls of roses centered the tables. Bridge prizes were won by Miss Mattie Crozier and Mrs. Edwin Williams. Miss Lee and Mrs. Howard Galehouse, (the former Frances Bennett) were guests of honor at a 1 o'clock luncheon today at which Mrs.

E. A. Westin was the hostess at her home on Bailey avenue. The two honored guests have enjoyed many friendly associations as Benton Harbor teachers. Miss Bennett was a teacher in the Britain avenue school and Miss Lee on the junior high school staff.

Mrs. Webster Sterling, Mrs. Robert Small and Miss Josephine Mays will entertain at a party this evening at the Attorney Sterling home on Clay street in Miss. Lee's honor. On Thursday evening members of Miss Lee's bridge club will meet for a dinner party in her honor.

Mrs. George B. Rahn and Mrs. Robert Slaughter will entertain Friday evening at the Rahn home on Colfax avenue. On Saturday, Mrs.

Ben Bitter and her sister, Mrs. Theron B. Childs, of Three Oaks, (the former Ruth Ramlow) will entertain at the Bittner home on Colfax avenue. Open Air Democratic Rally Wednesday At Bluebird Inn An open-air Democratic rally will be held Wednesday evening at Romeo's Bluebird inn on US-12 near airport, just outside Benton Harvey Hope Jarvis, former representative. and candidate for the state senate at the coming Democratic primary, will deliver the main address.

Candidates will be introduced. will be a program of musical entertainment. HARVEY HOPE JARVIS TO MAKE CHALLENGE TO HOFFMAN ADDRESS The Young Democrats of the fourth congressional district will throw down a challenge to Congressinan Clare Hoffman, Republican candidate for reelection, at a rally to be staged on Thursday evening at Morton Park, where Cong. Hoffman on Monday night delivered an address on new deal politics. Announcement was made today by twin city Young Democrats that on Thursday night, beginning at 7:30, from the same platform from which Mr.

Hoffman spoke, Harvey Hope Jarvis, Democratic candidate for s'ate senator, will. reply to the poiitical arguments the congressman made. In announcing the Democratic rally today, it was stated that this rally will be sponsored by all the Young Democrat clubs of Cong. Hoffman's district. It was also announced that all Democratic candidates for Berrien county offices in the September primary will be in attendance at the Thursday evening meeting, and all will be introduced and will make brief talks.

Mayor Emery Proposes Uniform Taxicab Rate For Runs Outside City Mayor Solon Emery Monday night proposed the Benton Harbor public safety committee look into the possibility of having a taxicab rate set up for runs outside the city, particularly to. Jean Klock park, owned by the city, and to Crystal Springs cemetery. He suggested a uniform rate agreement, too, for residents immediately outside the city limits. Mayor Emery asked the committee to call in Ver: Enders, operator of the Twin City Cab line, and Clarence Washington who operates one cab to discuss the matter. Benton Harbor Brevities Leave for Encampment Mr.

and Mrs. Wendell Phillips, 782 East High street, left yesterday for Columbus, to attend the annual national encampment of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the national Ladies auxiliary. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips will after the convention, to visit New York City, Washington, D.

C. and Philadelphia, Composition to be Broadcast musical composition, "Memories will be broadcast at 6:45 Kugle, Thursday from WKZO, and is Ben resident, Mrs. Edith Hollis view avenue, in Fair Plain. Attends Convention Cross, proprietor of the Cross in Chicago attending the Photographers convention Stevens hotel. Eau Claire Wife Files Suit Here For Divorce A of Mother," p.

m. by a local of Napier Guy studio, is American at the Charges of cruelty were set forth in the suit for divorce fled in Berrien county circuit court today by Mrs. Allana Clawson Young, of Eau Claire, a against Clyde H. Young. They were married in South Bend on November ber 10, 1909, and have one adult child.

The plantiff is represented by say Attorney Elizabetr. H. Forhan. Michigan Fuel Merchants In Convention At Lansing LANSING, Aug. 23 (AP) -Fuel merchants of the state were gathering here today for the annual convention of the Michigan Retail Coal Merchants association.

Preparations were made for a registration of more than 200. 5.10% Miles Farther on $1 Worth! BLACK EAGLE Super BRONZE GASOLINE BENTON HARBOR-440 W. Main St. Grand Rapids-252 Grandville Ave. Muskegon-1989 Peck Street TODAY COZY See LAST DAY! It! 'TEST PILOT' WED.

and THURS. -NO. 1- -NO. 2 ALL SEATS Robert Wilcox, Jack Holt in 10c Dorothy Kent in "crashdown 7 to 11:30 'Carnival Queen') Donovan" THE HERALD-PRESS, TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1938. SOLON ASSERTS HE WAS OFFERED $750 FOR VOTE Helm Charges Offer Made In Behalf of Sewage Plant Engineer from page 1) You had another engineer here, and he didn't show up last Tuesday night when we met to hire an the mayor said.

"I'll be back next week, or shall let them have it now, Tom?" he asked of Commissioner Green, Touches Off Fireworks "Might as well let them have it now," Commissioner Green replied. was offered $750 to vote to hire the firm of Conseur, Townsend and Quinlan," Helm said. It developed after the meeting that Commissioner Helm nad told Commissioner Green of the alleged bribery attempt two weeks ago, but nothing had been said to the commissioners. It was not hinted at when the commission met last Tues day night in en adjourned session for the purpose of hiring an engineer for the sewage disposal project, Commissioner Helm last Tuesday was author of a resolution to table a week on the he wanted oththe matter of an engineer for hiring, er engineering firms to have an opportunity to submit bids on their services. That motion, first carried by a four to three vote, subsequently lost: by the same count after Commissioner Hopkins asked for reconsideration of the resolution on the grounds he voted for it because he misunderstood the motion.

He said he thought he was voting to hire the Chicago firm. Hired Last Week The hiring of the firm of Conseur, Townsend and Quinlan, passed by a four to three vote, was followed last Tuesday by Green's motion to refer the proposed construction of a sewage disposal plant to a public vote, which carried by a five to two vote. Inasmuch as it was too late to get the matter to a public vote at the September 13 primaries, it will not be brought up until November, unless a special election is called. Mayor Emery said referring the matter to a public vote was equivalent to throwing up the entire project as he doubted whether it would receive the three-fifths majority necessary to issue general obligation bonds. It previously had been intended to finance the city's share by issuing revenue bonds, financed through a special, sanitation bills.

A tax, vote paid. monthly people is not necessary on issuing revenue bonds. I McNees Held At Baby's St. Funeral. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Kerli- kowske funeral chapel in St.

Joseph for Myra Elien McNees, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry McNees, of Sodus, who aled Friday at, the family home. Rev. S.

R. Wurtz, Scottdale and Arden Evangelical pastor, officiated at the services. Mrs. Louise Kelly, with Mrs. Mildred Johnson accompanying her, sang "Safe in the Arms of Jesus," and "Sweet Story of Old." Casket bearers were: Gladwin Oral and Moses McNees, and Nye, Burial took place in Rivercemetery.

Rites Held In South Bend Today For Rev. Elmer Cole SOUTH BEND, Aug. (Special) -Final rites were held tofor the late Rev. Elmer Ward pastor for 16 years of the First Christian church in Bend. The F.

E. Smith. Indianapolis, head the church missionary board, officiated at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon. Interment was in Riverview cemetery. Rev.

Cole was well -known in southwestern Michigan, having spoken number of time Berrien communities. He also officiated at a numof Indiana marriage of Berrien people who went to Bend to their nuptial vows. French Navy Seaplane Sinks, Three Drowned CHERBOURG, France, Aug. 23 (AP)-A French navy seaplane, the Loire-Olivier, sank suddenly today after alighting in Cherbourg harbor. Three crew members were drowned.

Three others were saved. DELIGHTFUL A LAKE CRUISES RIGHT NEAR NOME! DAILY EXCURSIONS S. S. ROOSEVELT ST. JOSEPH SOUTH HAVEN Round to 75 and return Trip Leave St.

Joseph 1:30 p. m. Return 5:05 p. m. FOUR GLORIOUS HOURS OF COOL COMFORTI S.

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Choice foods in cafeteria at shore prices. Miles of golden scenery -the most beautiful shore-line in America. CHICAGO ROOSEVELT S. S. COMPANY ST.

JOSEPH -PHONE 515 CHARGES M'ADOO MEMBER OF KLAN: EVANS DENIES IT LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23 1 M. Hall, former United States attorney, charged today that Senator William G. McAdoo of California was a member of the Ku Klux Klan in 1924 when he sought the Democretic nomination for president. accusation brought into the open the political enmity between McAdoo and Hall, who failed to win re-appointment to his federal post.

Hall later announced he would oppose McAdoo at the polls, but withdrew from the senatorial race to support Sheridan Downey. Addressing an East Los Angeles meeting last night, Hall held aloft what he said was photograph of a klan "imperial passport," made out tc "William G. McAdoo" in February, 1924, and signed by W. Evans, imperial wizard and imperial cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan." "False," Evans Said Atlanta, Aug. 23 Hiram W.

Evans, imperial wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, declares today any klan passport purporting to have been issued by him for William G. McAdoo was "false." STATE 'BRAIN TRUST' IN N. Y. TO SETTLE TRUNK LINE PROBLEM LANSING, Aug. 23 (AP)-The state highway department's "brain trust" was in New York today to study the adaptability of principles of Metropolitan express highways to the Michigan trunk line system.

Commissioner Murray D. Van Wagcner and his deputy, G. Donald Kennedy, left Lansing for New York yesterday. Members of the highway department advisory committee will join them in the survey. The type of consruction -in which the Michigan department is particularly interested separates traffic lanes and substitutes underpasses and overpasses for all intersections in order to eliminate the "friction" of crosstraffic.

Van Wagoner said he also will propose 46 changes in the Michigan' trunk line system to the board while its members are in New York. The proposals involve 125 miles of highway. CIVIL SERVICE CAN'T FIND ANYONE AT HOME FOR HIGH JOBS LANSING, Aug. 23 (AP)-The civil service commission announced today it had opened competitive examinations for a group of state jobs in higher salary brackets to non-residents of Michigan because an insu-. fficient number of persons in this state submitted applications.

The jobs for which non -residents will be permitted to compete are child's guidance clinic supervisor which pays $400 a month; psychiatric welfare administrator $250, senatorium physician $250 to $350 a month, game farm superintendent $200 a month and home economics vocational teacher trainer $200 to $250 a month. The commission said it received only three applications for three positions as sanatorium physician and six for teacher trainer, only four of the applicants passing their tests. Blossom Fete Committee Meets In St. Joe Tonight The executive committee of the Blossom Festival will meet at the Hotel Whitcomb in St. Joseph at 7 o'clock tonight, Secretary James Harry Pound announced.

A final report will be given on the 1938 Blossom festival. IT'S GREATER MOVIE SEASON AT YOUR Caldwell 10c 20c 'Til 5- Then 10c 25c Box Office Opens 12:45 NOW THRU WED. FIRST SHOWING OF 2 Features! Adelph Zuk or presents "BULLDOG DRUMMOND in AFRICA" Paramount Picture with JOHN HOWARD HEATHER ANGEL H. B. Warner -1.

Carrol Naish E. E. Clive Reginald Denny, Anthony Quinn PLUS! On the Same Bill! The CHASER DENNIS O'KEEFI ANN MORRISS LEWIS STONE NAT PENDLETON HENRY O'NEILL An M- G- Picture Liberty "Love Finds Andy Hardy" EUROPE KEEPS UNEASY EYE ON BERLIN CONFAB Czechoslovakia's Fate At Stake In Hitler And Horthy Parley (Continued from page 1) government's plan to junk the 40- hour week. Labor circles saw possibilities of a general strike. No direct threat had been made, but the General Confederation of Labor and most other unions ordered their members to be ready for action.

The situation led to the resignation yesterday of the minister of public works and the Socialist minister of labor. Both were quickly replaced, but Communist and Socialist sources said this did not ease opposition to Premier Edouard Daladier's plan. Halt Spanish Rebels In Spain, the insurgent offensive on the key sector of the Ebro front appeared blocked. Government troops, however, were giving ground in central Spain, along the Tagus river. The fighting on these two fronts was considered perhaps the heaviest in the 25-month-old civil war, with artillery, tanks and airplanes used on a scale scarcely approached before.

Bitter Fighting in China Bitter fighting also continued in China on the Yangtze front, but no major changes in positions were reported. The Chinese were said to have mobilized 1,000,000 soldiers and 200,000 civilians to protect the Hankow area should the Japanese break the deadlock that has kept them 110 miles from the provisional Chinese capital for nearly a month. Grant Hungary Arms Equality Budapest, Aug. 23 (AP). Hungarian official sources said today the Little Entente nations vakia, Rumania ana Yugoslavia- -had agreed to grant Hungary military equality.

This decision was reached by foreign ministers of the three nations meeting with Hungarian diplomats at Bled, Yugoslavia. It calls for revision of the Trianon treaty, removing arms restrictions placed upon Hungary at the end of the World war. Identical communiques will be issued in Budapest and Belgrade later today stating that other points of difference will be negotiated on A bilateral basis between Hungary and the Little Entente states individually. The action of the Little Entente came while the Hungarian regent, Admiral 1 Nicholas Horthy, and other high Hungarian officials were on a visit of state to Germany. Official Nazi utterances and the German press have given every indication that Chancellor Adolf Hitler is seeking to convince Hungary it would be to her advantage to have Germany as one of her best friends.

TWO NATION ROVERS HERE ON U. S. TOUR; RIDE SCOOTER, BIKE Nels Holmes, 38, of Chicago, and Irwin Valleau, a former Van Buren county resident, are in the twin cities as a part of their tour of the United States. Holmes travels on a one-cylinder motor scooter and has, traveled 1,200 miles to date, visiting capitals and has secured a number of governors' autcgraphs. Valleau, who formerly resided at Paw Paw a teacher at Berlamont in 1908-109, makes his way on an English type bicycle which has three speeds.

His mileage totals 16,500 miles over a period of years. The men travel together much of the time, however Holmes' scooter travels. 35 miles per hour and he often gets far ahead of his companion. Both men were in Florida last winter. Life in the outdoors, working in the fruit country, traveling in the southern climate in winter and enjoying nature is the program of the two wanderers.

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