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leads in News--Advertising--Circiihtwn Burlinsame-THE TIMES AND DAILY NEWS LEADER-San Maleo, Calif. Telephone 1900 MARCH 29,1939 LITTLE-NEFF WEDDING IN SAN RAFAEL CHURCH TONIGHT Couple Will Live in S. After Ten-Day Honeymoon Birthday dates mean something special to Miss Lorraine Little of San Rafael, former Burlinpame resident, and Carl Ncff of San Ma- whoso wedding will take place this evening at 7 o'clock in the San Rafael Catholic church. Thu couple announced engagement in May last year on Miss Little's birthday anniversr.ry, uni! today's wed-- diny is; on Mr. i a anniversary.

Only close and relatives wilt attend the wedding and the reception which will follow at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. MI-E. Sht'rman Little of 11 Bell street, San Kai'ael. Blue Ensemble Two shades of blue crepe fashion frock of the bride. The' ensemble is completed with a beige coat trimmed with a fox collar and an orchid corsage.

Her accessories are a darker shade of blue. Mrs. R. Walker Smoot of Burlingame, thc only attendant to thc bxe, will wear a navy blue dress with chartreuse accessories. Mr.

Sjpoot will serve as the best man. Mother of the bride, Little, viil wear beige lace, and Mrs. Xeff. mother of the bridegroom, will be seen wine crepe. Both will have shoulder bouquets of gar-; denias, A profusion of pink and white camellias decorate the church and i homo for the wedding and reception.

Later Mr. Noff and his bride will: leave on a ten-day wedding and upon returning to the bay scc-j turn will live in a San Francisco! apartment. Hvre Twenty Years i For 20 years the Little family lived in Huflingame, and last No- vrmber moved to San Rafael, where Mr. Little is the assistant manager of a company bride was graduated from the Burlingame High school, where she was prominent in school affairs. She is the sister of Sherman Little Jr.

Mr. Nefi, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Neff of San Mateo, is the brother of Miss Kay Neff.

He was graduated from the San Mateo High school and is now employed in business in San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. Ross of Belmont To Be at Home on Arbor Ave. Cards received through the mails by Belmont friends yesterday revealed the news of the marriage nrf Mrs.

Edwin Samuels of San Francisco to Robert Ross, president of the Belmont chamber of commerce. The Bedding took place in Eun Francisco on March 22 and the couple are now honeymooning I 'Tost Road" Is Invited for Island Production somewhere in the state. Cards announced that they would be at home after May 1 on Arbor avenue, Belmont. Mr. Ross, who had been in Belmont for a few years, formerly lived in Oakland.

He bujlt the artistic structure on the highway where he has an electric studio. A. A i i i ---San Francisco Fair pleased with Peninsula Little heatre's production nf "The BURLINGAME HIGH COMMITTEES ACTIVE of Kings," have invited the local organization to present their i current production, "Post Road," at two special performances on we Island. Thu Wilbur Daniel SU'ole-N'orma Mitchell thriller will SupL-rintcrnk'nl Lester Henderson recently called a meeting of ivpresentativi's from interested organizations to make plans for the ib.scrvunci' of Public School Week As given in her annual report, Mrs. Vorno Langfonl, magazine has secured thirty-five subscriptions to the California Parent-Teacher and two to National Magazine which meets the requirements for a standard association.

Mrs. Kluood Knickerbocker, legislation chr.irman, requests that unit members who are interested a strong contrast to "Masimu tf 4 Kings" in its rapidfire action, moil' em American and theatrical punch. In speaking of Peninsula Little Theatre's work, Mr. Charles Dnvis, Administrator Recreational Exhibits at the i Fair, said, "I have seldom seen as beautiful or as finished a pro- duction as your 'Masque of .1 am looking forward to 'Post -'Road', a play of so different a in better movies write to the Hon. 'done by your efficient and praise-; Burton Wheeler, chaiiTian of the -worthy group." senate committee of interstate com- The amnll but appreciative merce, Senate building, Washington, I).

urging him to favorably consider the Necly bill. This bill, if passed, will allow distributors to select better pictures and not be forced into block buying with thc resultant showing of inferior pictures 'ilong i the better ones. At present thc managers of theatres aro forced to show a certain number Oi poor pictures in order i procure outstanding productions. I Mothers who have been working for a reduction of rales for the school age child, have come to feel that pric'j should be secondary to quality and a better selection of Mrs. George T.

Cameron of films hown is now receiving first Ilillsborough, representing the consideration. 'Women's hoard of the. Golden Gate The A. is vitally interested lexposition, has -Charles Ken-Lick, audiences which viewed "Mnsqui! of -Kings" at the Fair included visitors "from Los Angeles, Pasadena Play- Ihouse, Berkeley, Palo Alto, Santa and San Jose. The growing reputation of the Little Theatre, plus the greater popular appeal of play, is expected to double the 'attendance for "Post Road." Entertainment is Planned for Denmark Visitors planned with I in aiding needy students.

Each co-chairman 1 year Hurlingame High school unit exposition hospitality commit-! places 3125.00 at the disposal of in arranging program for Mips KIs Xorthrup, vice, principal of the school, to be distributed to worthy students who are in urgent need of financial assistance. entertainment of Crown Prince -and Crown Princess In' grid of Denmark and Iceland dur: inj7 their visit to Treasure Island Monday, April 10. A military review at 10 o'clock in morning will open the day's and a symphony will follow at 11 o'clock. A number of guests will at- the luncheon which will hon- the visiting royalty at the Yer- Buena clubhouse at 1 o'clock. 1 The Chinese national government 'has established a radio broadcaat- Jing station at Lhassa in Tibet.

Club Calendar Club Thotel, 8 p. m. March TUNIU11T Gnnlf- jamin Fra i Urllitth SJioine tit tclrfvt- HurtliiK: Alilen i I i iile p. APPRECIATION IS EXPRESSED Appreciation for publicity was expressed in a letter received today by the San Mateo Times from the Lawrence unit. The letter folnvs: San Mat to Times, Dear Editor: The Lawrence T.

A. wishes to express sincere thanks and appreciation for all of the publicity accorded the unit in your paper dur: the past year. Yours truly, MRS. A M. DOE, Publicity Chairman.

LUNCHEON TOMORROW AT HAYWARD PARK Hayward Park unit will serve luncheons at the school tomorrow during the noon hour. Mrs. F. H. Schneider, chairman of the arrangements, invites mothers interested to join in thc school lunch- con.

Office Roys Bevome Peninsula Little Theatre 'Tost Ituad," a mystery ni clod ram a. will be given by Peninsula Little Theatre in the rinn Mateo Junior college auditorium next Friday and a a evenings. Leading roles are taken hy, reading from left to right, Hernice Harriett ap May I'reble, and Gwen Holly as Kmily Aladibim, sisters; and seated, Floyd Whitottcld as (ieorce Preble. Virginia Nurse on Monterey, Honored at Party Mr. and Mrs, John Arnold Jr.

Winchester place, Burlingame, were ho sts recently at a surprise noring' Miss Virginia McIver who has just returned from Australia. Miss Mclver is the nurse on the Monterey. She will leave again soon on another trip which will take in Honolulu, Pango Pango, Suva and Australia. Unusual games and dancing provided evening's entertainment. The entire motif of decoration was bon voyage.

Supper was served ai from an attractively appointed tahle in blue and white. A ship model of the Monterey provided the centerpiece over which serpentine was strewn from the place cards. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Clair Dwycr, Mr.

and Mrs. Dert Ihvyer and Mr. and Mrs. John E. Arnold Jr.

Misses a Duly, F.rnn ICnsch, Kleanor Moulding, Vivian Righclti, Virginia Agnes Foley. -ferry Temple, Edna Arnold and Virginia Mclver. Messrs. Terry Masteraon, Auggic. Cafferata, Johnny Gard, Stan Finn, Lennrd Colbert, Gene Colbert, Hank Husted, Dan Crccdon.

Theology Professor Speaker Friday at Community Club Congregational Community club will bear Dr. John C. Bennett, professor of theology at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley and formerly of Auburn Seminary, New York, at its meeting next Friday. Dr. Bennett recently returned from Toronto and Chicago where he gave a series of lectures in each place.

HR was a delegate to the International Christian Conference held in Edinburgh, England, in 1938. He is well known and well liked i lecturer, teacher and author on the subject of Contemporary Religion. LunehiMV nerved at 1 o'clock liy the Hay waul Pnrk section. Members and friends are invited to attend this meeting. A pantry shelf shower being planned for a needy family and donations of canned fruit, vegetables or staple, groceries will be welcomed.

Mrs. Gerald f. Sncll is the president of the clun. a Lodge News KAGLES GUEST I Burlingamn Happies will hold a guest night in Hoover hull tomorrow evening. Officers of the lodge have arranged a program of enter- a i to include films of travel in Mexico, Yosemite valley, the Rogue river, and local gardens taken by J.

L. Porter. A puppet show will be given under the direction of Mrs. Bera Lockerby from the San Mateo recreation department of the Works Progress Administration. A musical program, dancing, and refreshments will conclude the evening.

Worthy President Stanley Pitcher urges the members to attend and bring friends. Needle In 7 Years Goes Through Foot RED HILL, Pa. (U.P.)--It required even years for a needle point to travel "one foot." The foot was that of James L. Wood, Red Hill farmer. He stepped on a needle seven years ago.

The point penetrated the big toe of his right foot and broke, leaving a half inch of steel in the flesh. Wood forgot about the accident. Recently, his right heel became sore and he consulted a physician, The latetr made a small incision at the sore point and extracted the needle pc-'nt. explaining: that it probably had from tha toe, across the top of toh foot, and toe, across the top of the foot, and into the heel. Spokane Guests Honored Tonight At Dinner Party 1 At the dinner which Colonel and Mrs.

Oscar Perry will host this evening at their Ilillsborough home, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hemingway Jones of Spoknne will be honor guests. Colonel and Mrs. Perry will leave soon for Dul Monte where they will spend thc Easter holidays.

Girls of 7,8 and 9 Explain Hot Place LONDON. (U.R) Three small girls were chief witnesses in a case heard by Port lalbot magistrates. The clerk explained tc them the importance of the oath. Pie said to them, one by one, "You know what happens lo little girls who tell lies, don't you?" Here are their answers: First girl (aged 9): "Yes, they to--er, the burning fire." Second (aged fi): "Yes, sir. They go to the burning fire." Third girl (aged 7): "They go to Hell." I FAME WON IN YEAR --A 23-year-old Yorkshire miner, who a year ago was unknown, has become one of England's leading professional cyclists.

The new star is Harry Earnshaw, who has just been given the Best All-Rounder Trophy of 1938 by the magazine "Cycling." A CLUB DISHANUS CLEVELAND, 0. (U.R) The Gcrman- club once one of the largest fraternal groups in this city, has dissolved after 66 years. The lodge had paid out more than i nad aid out more than Executives 000 in benefits during its existence. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (U.R) -Of- fice boys, take heed.

D. Joseph O'Connor started with the Acme Shear Co. 20 years ago. N'ow he's a vice president. Percival II.

Best, who started jtlunul church'xoclal Imll. Afternoon sewinjK ciut, with thc SB me company t'cmling'the c'Mrs! Roland Day. furnace, is a member of the board fi 1 home Mrs. Roland S.i:i rtninn. FOR BETTER AVE.

SAN MATEO 1541 SPRING and SUMMER in tht Maion's styles and $295 awl up WIL-ROY SHOE SHOPPE 1S1 I Strut Son Mono Scenario Writer Entertained Ey Bryde Convery Mrs. Bryde Thercsc Convery of South San Francisco was hostess at a luncheon on Tuesday at the Gaylord hotel, San Francisco, when the International Institute of Muc honored as the guest of the day Miss Bee Tyrell of Dublin, Ireland, (and New York), scenario who has been in Hollywood until recently, collaborating with Ethel Hill and Walter Ferris on the script of Shirley Temple's latest picture, 'The Little Miss Tyrcll came to San Francisco to visit the exposition on Treasure Island, and to attend a motion picture conference. Table decorations (designed by Mrs, Convery), had original motifs, written specially for the occasion by her, ii green, white and gold, the Irish tri-color surmounted hy harp; a wolf hound, and an Irish rouin tower, in miniature. Miss Jeanne Inglais, chairman of International Institute, was the speaker and welcomed the guests and visitors, A representative of each country also welcomed the guest of honor, namely: Miss Veronika Soutroff (Russia), Madame Renee Langlois (France), Mrs. Citr- mencita Lejos (Spain), Miss Aziiri Hokiyo (Japan), Mrs.

Magda Lundstrum (Sweden), Miss Rcta Bcr- genson (Norway) and Miss Lota Lee Wong (China. In compliment to thc visitor a musical program of Irifh opera gems was presented by Mrs. Convery, piano; Miss Eileen Monroe, contralto, and Miss Julie Killa.ni, harpist. Lady Forbes Sails on Clipper For Honolulu Former house guest of Mrs. (leorgc T.

Cameron at her Hillsborough home, Lady Forbes, is leaving the Peninsula today, and she will be aboard the new clipper ship, the when it takes off at 4 o'clock from thc Port of the Trade Winds at Treasure Island on maiden passenger cruise across the Pacific to Honolulu. Also aboard will te Count Thco Rossi, young Italian nobleman, who has been entertained extensively throughout the bay region during his visit here. Mrs. George Steed Recuperating 1 Friends of Mrs. George Steed will be glad to hear that she is recuperating at Mills Memorial hospital from a recent appendicitis Mrs.

Steed is a recent bride, and the former Marjorie operation. Spencer, daughter of Mr. and Mr C. R. Spencer of K151 Cupuchino Burlingsme.

Peninsula Card Events Forty and Eight Social Final plans were made last night a meeting held by the -10 8 society in Burlingame Legion hall with Carlcton W. Uerrman, chot de gare, presiding, for the monthly whist-dance social, to be held next Saturday. Frank E. Gomes of San Mateo, is general chairman. He will be assisted by the various officers of thc voiture and the usual large crowd is expected and being prepared for.

Sixteen hands of whist will he played, and there be good with Kay pri7.es for those holding winning scores. Refradhnients will be served and dancing will commence at 10:30 p. m. John Kamin will open the doors at 8 p. m.

and the public is asked to be on hand so that the Raines might he started at 8:30 o'clock. Proceeds for British Day Mrs. J. Burns of Corbitt drive, Burlingnme, will be. hostess at cards tomorrow at her home at 2 o'clock with the proceeds nf the afternoon to be used for British day at the exposition.

The party is being sponsored by Shakespeare chapter, Daughters of the British Empire. South City Party A newly formed organization in South San Francisco, composed of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Campfire Girls, Sons of the Legion, and Job's Daughters, all of South City, will hold a card party on April 11. This party will be given in the American Legion hall beginning at 8:30 o'clock with the first prize of ten dollars for the highest Have you been dinner dancing lately at one of the hole's on the other side of thc bay? If not, you now have an incentive to drive over some festive week und livening and we might casually suggest thnt you choose the Hotel Clnremont for your special treat because Jean Aloise, talented daughter of thc-Joseph Aloises, has been engaged by Don Mulford's University of California orchestra to appear for special engagements The diminutive lady of personality und charm made her initial appearance last Friday night and well know what effect her Peninsula performances have Imd on you. So now thc East Bay admirers arc marking the dates when OUR Peninsula entertainer will grace their presence again The only problem which always makes its appearance is who will get the cream of thc reservations the PENIN- SULANS, who will be goinc over to enjoy Jean's singing and dancing, or the EAST BAY FOLK. The turn of the calendar brought a special day to MR.

A PAUL R. SIPE (Ruby Carvi-il) yesterday as it wan two years ago that they became united in matrimony (better known us attended to business just the same yesterday as it was a regular work-a-day in her popular Burlingame shop. However, we do believe Unit thc happy couple found a little Unit- to commemorate the date. There are many wiiyB we have been told to make a cold germ very uncomfortable in fact, we have proven remedies that bring almost instantaneous death to thc cry annoying and common hug. However, moderation in all rcijie- lies is necessary for thc effective cure which fact SATJ.Y SPEEKS forgot Sally wa.n the victim of a nasty cold in her ilcspair for a quick cure she thought of a neighbor's sun lamp IT JUST PELT SO GOOD that she basked and basked and so it is that today she looks as though he were boiled in hot oil und friends arc annoying her with questions as "What happened to "Where did you find the sun?" "Goodness, what makes you so red?" About the cold well it isn't cured but forgotten about while Sally is giving her hot and sore face attention with soothing creams and oils.

Weekend Guests In Burlingame Mr. and Mrs. Marion E. N'ico- 3on of Oakland were thc week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs.

Klein Stevens of Burlingame. score. There be additional cash prizes and other awards for the winners. MlSS BfTTY 00ANE5 WW VJRf SHE HADN'T ANY CURVES THE WAY THE MEN All STARED AT GOT ON BETXY'5 Sjf TRIED OUK. MKH, KS( ieVERAL NOW SHC 5 A PLUMPER DAMEj AND THOUGH THE MEN STU GATE AT HtR- REASONfe NOT THE ut BUILDS PLUMPNESS Engaged Miss Shirley Lois Feniwn'a en- jrajrement to Clayton Hast Roberts Jr.

wan told at a smartly arranged lea given at the hnme of (lie bride-elect's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Fenton of Haileyana mad, HiUshnrough, on Saturday aricrniion. They were the guests on Monday night of San Francisco friends at the opening of Kthel Barry more'fi engagement at a San Francfcco courtesy of Kce Colcman ntu- dio. Mrs.

La Cross Elected Head of New Organization rs. Laura La Cross has been chosen prpfiirli'iit of the recently organized San Maleo County Salon 288 v.f tin 8 et 40, fun organization of the American Legion A i i a and the Auxiliary to the 40 et society. The local unit was organized February at the. home of Mrs. John F.

Kamin. Selected to serve with Mrs. La Cross for the coming term are Mrs. Alice Keilly, Mrs. Helen Madden, Mrs.

Mabel Kamin, Mrs. Mary Medley, Mrs. Gertrude Lee, Mrs. i Williams and Mrs. William R.

James. On the executive committee are Mrs. Genevicve Cook. Mrs. i Hohr.nnon and Mrs.

Bessie Wood. Hoard members were named as Mrs. Florence. Chess and Mrs, Bcrnice Whitney. Mrs.

Armsby To Entertain Before Concert Luncheon guests of Mr. 1 Leonora Wood Annsby of Ilillsborough next Friday afternoon, preceding thu symphony concert at the Opera House, will include Mr. and Mrs. Kdward Hills, Mr. and Mm.

Alfred Hcmlrickson and Lady Tennyson. Mrs. Armsby will entertain her guests at the St. Francis hotel, later going on to the symphony where the group will occupy her box. A i tlmt open and close to circulate air and prevent blowouts due to overheating feature a new automobile tire.

Child Training and Coaching for Dramatic Arti DOROTHY REAM STUDIO Dancinq Dramalic Art 1045 El Camlna Real Burl. 7SQ2 Elsa Maxwell Presides at Island Luncheon Hollywood stars and local socialites mingled today at Treasure Island as Elsa Maxwell guided her important guests about the exhibits and climaxed the morning with a luncheon at the Yerba Buena clubhouse. In the Afternoon the group attended the invitational preview of "The Story of Alexander Graham Btll" on the Island. Among the Penmsulans who were invited' to meet the actors and actresses and join in the festive occasion were Mr. and Mrs.

George Pope Si 1 Mr, and Mrs. George Pope Mr. and Mrs. Robert Watt Miller, Mr. and Mrs.

George Creel, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fugan, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Potter Russell, Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Tobin, Mr. and Mrs. Nion Tucker, Mr. and Mrs.

Lelavid Cutler, Mr. and Mrs. Odgen Reid of New York, Mr. and Mrs. George Cameron, Prince and Princess Vasili, Mrs.

Richard McQrcery, Mrs. Paul Dupuy, Count Rossi and William W. Crocker. MILLINERY Penlniulu Thiatre Burllnqamo A GLAMOUR POURQUOI, Fronch word for "Why" ii Iho namo ai thli brilliant rhlnaitone clip dllko a cjuei- tion mark. In rhlnetlono combined with limit- lalod lappnlroB, emeraldi or rubies, or all rhinoslono.

this clip with HE ilonoi IE one of the handsomest of icaion. OTHER SUGGESTIONS CLIPS PINS BRACELETS NECKLACES COHSAGES BELTS BAGS LA SAILED MOI1KL M.UISTIIATKI S-l'ASSKNCKIt 4.DOOH I I HHIA.N, IET A DEMONSTRATION TT YOU'ltK IN IHHIllT alioiil wltat rar MJ .1 ft. ta. voiinwlf. You'll flnd ihe lender ly trrrnfiidoiiH margin.

At delightful handling cane. Alinonl hnlf nowhere near ils print? will yon find a match for its great Cadillac-hull! engine--its iniirvclous comfort--or DON (lie people who try a LnSnllc--buy IjiSnllrl Let thatdlflrtling fact point thc way for you. Get demonstration I Inc. 5151.

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