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JIATEO TIMES SATURDAY, JAN. 29, 1944 Chinese Newspaper Man Forum Speaker James Shen of Shanghai To Tell of China's Position Figlns and Builds," will be the subject at the Peninsula forum in the auditorium of die San Mateo Junior college nest Monday evening. The speaker, James Shen, bora in Shanghai, went through the Shan g. ha August, 1937, Mr. JTM 4.

mir raids over Chungking. Twice he and his family were close to death and they lost two homes -with practically every bit of their belongings. Both homes flames caused by Japanese Mrs. Shen is still in Chungking their 9-month-old daughter. Graduated from the American endowed Yenchmg university in Peiping in 1932 with a.

BA degree, Mr. Shen worked for two years on the China Press, an English language metropolitan paper in Shanghai, then came to the United States as an exchange scholar university to the I University in Missouri in 1934. The following summer he was graduated with an MA degree, majoring in Nanking Editor Interested in newspaper work, Mr. Shen joined the Central News agency, the largest Chinese news gathering organization in China, upon his return to that country in 1936. For almost two years he was mn English editor in that news in Nanking, then China's Shen was sent there to help cover the war.

He was in and out of the Chinese front a nn.nber of times. Later the coming speaker left Shanghai to join the Chinese min- the Yangtze river. Several times he took foreign correspondents to the Chinese front and was among the last ones in the ministry to evacuate Hankow in October, 1938. In mid-June of last year Mr. Shen left China, flying across to this country to take over the Pacific coast bureau of the Chinese News sen-ice, the foreign branch of the Chinese equivalent of the omce 01 war iiuortuni.ioi.

No Admission Charge C. B. Perkins, president of the Forum, states that the lesture will begin at 7:30 o'clock and collude at 9 o'clock following questions from the audience. There is no admission charge. Mr.

Shen was secured for the lecture by E. A. McAllister, program chairman of the Forum, who, like others, was impressed by Mr. Shen when he spoke recently at capital. When the Japanese invad- the Forum panel on "Democracy.

Mrs. Pope Presides Over Soroptimists The monthly chit-chat meeting of the Soroptimist club of Burlin- yarne-Run Slateo W8S held at Benjamin Franklin hotel with Mrs. Philip Pope presiding Wednesday. Mrs- Esther Givens, president of the San Mateo Business and Professional Womans club talked on the value of small bond and stamp purchases. In a response to a letter from City Manager William Soule, Mrs.

Pope appointed Mrs. William Taylor to act on the committee for post-war planning sponsored by the chamber of commerce. Anne Brubaker, also a member of the Soroptimist club, is serving on the clearing committee as member of the chamber. Local women's clubs are hoping to join forces in the planning work, one of the suggestions offered being the rehabilitation of women. Date of the National convention of Soroptimist clubs in St.

Louis, July 11, 12 and 13 was announced. Miss Helen Tillotson of Burlingame was a guest. February Schedule Burlingame Women's club announces the schedule of events for the coming month to include two special programs. First, on February 3, a goest day, will have Mrs. A.

Watson the speaker on "Home TODAY'S PATTERN Think of it! You can cut this chic apron, Pattern 4599, from one yard of cotton fabric. Choose a pretty print and spark it up with bright contrastine bias banding. Ifse colorful percale for a kitchen version or dotted swiss for sewing or hostess apron. fun to make several. Pattern 4599 is available in sizes small (32-34), medium (36-38), and large (40-42).

Small size takes one yard 35-inch fabric. Send 17 cents in for thii pattern. plainly name, Address, styla number. Add 10 ctnts for Our Pattern Book of and useful Free clove and hand- bujr pattern printed right in the book. Send-your order to SMI Mateo pattern department Life in Iran." This will follow the business meeting at 2 o'clock presided over by Mrs.

Lewis H. Nelson. Second guest day February will be in charge of the literary and music section with Mrs. G. R.

Sahm, chairman. Travel section, meeting at the clubhouse for dessert on February 10, will have Mrs. Peter Boyajian of San Mateo, the speaker on "Every Day Life in Armenia" with Mrs. J. M.

Vickerson, chairman. Mrs. H. H. Hicks, chairman, states that the garden section will convene on February 21 at 2 o'clock at the clubhouse; on February 23, Mrs.

W. E. Burns will be hostess to the literary and music section at 1:30 o'clock dessert with Mrs. G. R.

Sahm, chairman. With Mrs. H. House, chairman, states that those belonging to the card section will convene at the clubhouse on February 24 at 1 o'clock. NOW IN S.

moved to the Peninsula, the C. J. Zahners, formerly of Oakland, are now living at 1214 Second avenue, San Mateo; and Mike Briski moved not long ago from Burlingame to 237 Kingston street, San Mateo; and now making her home at 207 Lindbergh street is Mrs. Leon Stoele who came to this community from MountainView. A.

POUNDERS' DAY AT HAYWAED Hayward Park unit will present the annual Founders' day program next Tuesday in the school auditorium at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Stella Jensen, district president, will be among the guests of honor, and the guest speaker, Ruby Ralston, past district president, will have as her topic, "We Pledge to Maintain Our Founders' Program chairman, Jean Kristjansen, and Mrs. E. E.

Blanchard, Founders' day chairman, have charge of the program which also includes a Founders' day skit in which several members cff the unit will participate. There will be a school demonstration by Miss Leavy's class. Mother of Miss F.by Bnrszan's room will serve as hostesses. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED Roosevelt unit will honor the forty-seventh anniversary of the founding of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, when George Bruns, president of Seventeenth district, will present a life membership and tell of the aims of the organization next Tuesday afternoon in the school auditorium. Members will take part in the trnditionn! candle lighting ceremony.

Mrs, J. W. McKfuri, chairman, (hat upocial invitation is extended to all past presidents, char- tcH and lifp memberships. Music will bo furnished by Jnck Chnrnow ami several pupils. Glndys Chnnpy's i jtradr will be nost- osit at birthday party under Mri.

ft, y. direction. COTTON FABRICS AHE TM1KG THEIR 1944 BOW ploy and frock; center, long-cloth Ann; right, multi-striped model, white iCotton fabrics are taking: their 1944 bow now--wonderful stuffs which show how good Americans are' fabric designing with home materials. Three cotton frocks, as new as tomorrow, are shown for the southern -wardrobe now or to put by for next summer in the north. At the left is a frock (for day or evening wear.

It is in waffle pique with hibiscus. Tiny self ruffles spjften the halter top fin front and there is no back to the halter. Old-fashioned long-cloth is printed with plain borderland Ian apple branch and fruit motif, center, the decoration on the bodice feeing snipped from the print and jappliqued on the shoulder. Right is a cotton poplin frock woven in multi-colored stripes, and it has a parasol; materials are color-fast from both sun and jf. (laternational) nrr intr ic BUI jvyne HUUII at The Three Cities USO The week of January 31 has been designated Win.

"Bill" Kyne week at the Three Cities USO. This trilrate is being given to the noted sportsman for his continued and generous support to San Mateo's "home away home." It was Mr. Kyne who made possible the new canteen room which has won so much enthusiasm from workers and service men alike. Mrs. Gifford W.

Salmon, house chairman, announces that arrangements for the entire week have been completed. and canteen workers recruited from the large list of volunteer organizations will be on duty through Sunday, February 6. Mrs. A. B.

Hartley is chairman of the food committee. Peninsula league served at the house recently. Those assisting the chairman, Mrs. Henry Bostwick Jr. were Mesdames R.

W. Hanson, G. Fernald, John Haman, L. C. Cole, R.

Schmidt, Mc- Roosky, J. Willis, D. Fritts, D. Dorn, A. Offield, H.

J. Steele, J. Schiffers, E. J. Sullivan, the Misses Helen Melrose and 'Virginia Nagle, Mr.

and Mrs. D. Cullen, Mr. and Mrs. William Wrede, and Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Bostwick Jr. The A. A. U.

W. had charge of the service from January 24 through January 27. Those who served were Mesdames D. Davis, R. D.

Schwalb, H. R. Coulter, H. Kitchel, W. A.

Wakeman, A. N. Angini, H. Hails, A. Tales, E.

Edwards, B. Balch, A- Law, M. McLaren, W. Wallace, L. L.

Stark, J. Solomon. T. Lanford, R. Cool, C.

Phelan, L. McLean, R. W. Steward, G. Hess, W.

Watkinson, A. Cappuck, C. W. Hass, L. McFarland, L.

Nash, G. Griswold, L. Daniels, D. Rice, R. Stetson, J.

Adams, H. Garner, C. Callahan, G. F. Emanuels.

Mrs. W. A. Wakeman was chairman of canteen workers and Mrs. Paul Wagner assisted.

"Golfers for Defense" took over the house for the three days beginning January 28 ending January SO. Mrs. W. H. Kelley headed the group of canteen workers on Friday and assisting her were Mesdames V.

J. Arata, F. G. Guth- rite, F. Tatten, G.

Schei, W. Krell, C. B. Simpson, Funsinn, W. H.

Kelley, A. B. Hartley, W. Roller, W. H.

Wright, and Miss A. Parkhurst. Mrs. E. E.

Keller assumed charge of canteen workers on Saturday. Serring with her are Mesdames H. Jackson, J. Burns, B. Colkert, H.

Cuniss, P. Powell, E. A. Long, K. Steam, W.

C. Talbot, C. Fletcher, H. Stilwell, H. Dodd, W.

F. Morton, A. Robertson. On Sunday the canteen workers will be Mesdames S. McCormick, H.

Casey, E. L. Merwin, E. E. Fey, Roy Bea, C.

H. Stall, chairman, F. L. Bitler, K. Steam, F.

S. Ennis, W. C. Talbot, D. P.

Gordon, J. Eichler, L. Lengfeld, B. Thompson, and Miss M. Lengfeld, Mrs.

J. Eichler served as food chairman for the three-day period. St. Valentine's Party Mrs. R.

E. Pettingill, director, announces that plans are under way for a gala St. Valentine's party which will be held at the house on February 12. Many exciting features are in store for the service men. More details will be announced later.

ain McGowaii In From an advanced air base in New Guinea comes tlie news that two California men starred in the raid to the Admiralty islands. One was Captain Wilfred (Bud) McGowan of "Watsonville, and the other John Manders of Stockton. Captain McGowan's wife was the formed Dede Johnson of San Mateo. The couple were married in Walterboro, S. last year and at present Mrs.

McGowan is making her home with her parents, the Andrew R. Johnsons of Palm avenue, San Mateo. She plans to remain here for duration and she is employed in important war Captain Manders and Captain McGowan were buddies through their college days at Cal Aggies and both lived at Calpha House. Concerning the raid to the Admiralty islands, Captain said, "The area was McGowan untouched and everything all set out ready Service Circles Convene Soon at Members' Htomes Circles of the Women's Society for Christian Service of the San Mateo Methodist church will meet as follows: Heights circle at 2 o'clock with Mary O'Keefe hostess at 131 Warden road, San Mateo, next Tuesday; Wesley circle, 2 p. m.

at the home of Herbert Eads, 35 North Ellsworth avenue, hostess, on Tuesday, and the Young Mothers' circle nt 2 o'clock next Friday with Mrs. R. Young hostess at 351 North Humboldt street. New Arrivals At Mills Hospital Birth of a son to Mrs. Donald F.

Krauic of SZi Warren road, and of daughter to Mrs. William J. Hoclle of 735 Occidental avenue, both of San Mateo, was reported f.oday by Mills hospital. At Palo Allrt llnlironi) City A A Jan. daughter was born yesterday al the Allo hospital to Mr.

and MM. Lloyd Dnrkmell of 406 Upton Redwood City. for us, -with targets everywhere." The raid was likened to a tornado in the midst of a regatta'when the treetop-trimming American bombers left the Jap bases at Lorengau and Seeadler harbor a mass of wreckage. Only small shipping has been in the harbor but dozens of craft, ranging in size from 1000 ton coastal vessels to powerboats were sent to the bottom by the terrific strafing power of the low- flying B-25 Mitchells. Captain McGowan's previous visit to the Admiralty islands accounted for sinking of a large Jap tug.

Social Affairs for Mrs. Vlasoff (Laura Custer) Mrs. Nicholas Vlasoff (Laura Custer) of San Marcos, Texas, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Custer, 1008 El Camino Real, Burlingame.

With Mrs. Vlasoff is her daughter, Carol Sandra, 3 months of age. They plan to remain on the Peninsula for about two months. Mrs. Custer has entertained for her daughter at several social events.

Dinner a few evenings ago was for Mr. and Mrs. John B. Lauder of Burlingame, Mr. and Mrs.

Leo Haas and Ed Haas of Hayward, Miss Helen Kerwin of Oakland, and Mr. and Mrs. Weimer Benepe of San Mateo, At a buffet supper one evening sruests were, in addition to Mrs. Vlasoff, Mrs. Herman Hoadley, Mrs.

Walter Kilgore, Mrs. William Kron, Mrs. Barney Gillis, Mrs. Louis Renner, Mrs. Neil Ball, Mrs.

Warren Custer and Miss Helen Glynn, Daughter Arrives in The Captain Hoelle Family Captain and Mrs. William Iloclle of Sag Mateo are today receiving the congratulations of their friends on the arrival of an eight-pound daughter nt the Mills Memorial hospital last evening. The baby, the first child in the family, is the grandchild 01 Mrs. Frank Feuille of El Paso, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs.

E. Hocllo of Occidental avenue, San Mateo, with whom Mrs. William Hocllc has beer staying for the past few weeks. There are four great-grandparents of the infant, Judge and Mrs. Frank Feuille of New York, and Judge and Mrs.

Edmund Lcavy of Virginia. Before her ninrriagc Mrs. Hocllc was Edith Fcuille of El Paso. Cnptnin Hoello. a star golfer durinc his local high school and Stanford university days, is now the head of fijrlitpr squadron nt Ihc Santa Maria air base.

Ho hns born in the wvioc since Mnroli MI and was overseas for eight inonlhi. For hia flyinjr in North Africa Hoelle was awarded the distinguished flying cross, four oak leaf clusters, an air medal, and the purple Early this morning he flow in from the south and left again by plane a few hours later. Bible Class Meets Tuesday At Legion Hall Mrs. Graemft MacDonald'g Bible will meet next Tuesday at 2 o'clock at the Burlingamc Amcri. can Legion hall.

has been studying the Book of Acta, It is non-denominational, and is well attended. lender ia considered to he a brilliant Bible student and teacher. A free circulating library of Christian litcmtiirc is conducted ami there is imrsoiy for small children so that mother! may at- Und claw. Rooms Needed An urgent appeal is ser.t out to residents of San Mateo, Hillsborough ar.d Burlingame to help sen-ice men and their wives find a place to live. There is a long- waiting list of deserving applicants who are desperately seeking temporary homes.

Mrs. Edward J. Hinchey, chairman of the USO renting rooms sen-ice urges families who have a spare room or a maid's room which is not now being used to contact her immediately. Mrs. Hinchey tells of the existing need by citing the fact that there are 20 calls on her desk now with but two of this number assured of rooms.

With requests pouring in daily it is hoped that this sincere request will not be ignored. Call today--don't delay--your help is needed now! Local Man Claims Bride in Honolulu The R. Somervilles to Remain There tor Duration Xews lias been received on ilie Peninsula of a weddinjr in Honolulu, T. when Eiebsnl (Laddie) H. Sornerville of San JVieo claimed his bride.

Miss Kay E. Han ley. The rites were read at the First church in Honolulu with Dr. At the ceremony Anna on penzeller officiating on December Aw.swaldt was the bridesmaid and Betty Whitsell Guest Speaker at Literary Section Literary section members of the Burlingame Women's club met at the clubhouse for dessert at 1:30 o'clock yesterday with Mrs. G.

R. Sahm chairman. The book review of "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by i Oltl.t/it A Charles H. Bishop. "Following an inspirational talk on "Faith and Harmony" by Betty Whitsell, California post, a number of original short poems were read by the speaker.

Her contribution to the program was thoroughly appreciated. Hostesses were Mrs. W. W. Stahl, Mrs.

E. C. MacMaster, Mrs. Albert Tyler, Mrs. Harold F.

Slade, Mrs. Henry W. Root, Mrs. Grant B. Morris, and Mrs.

Sahm. There were 42 members and guests at the section meeting. of Life By' Virginia Sinks A Logger claims distinction by mail, informing me that she knows "the star performer in the fieid of course I heartily agree with the views she expresses on the scandal monger, but she has no corner on the acquaintance of "the star." The one she dscribed is a woman who comes over for bridge, or arrives at a club meeting, and scarcely settles herself until she queries the group collectively, and individually, "Well, what's the latest scandal?" All she hears-' goes in one ear and out her mouth with original embellishments. Her maliciousness is often very evident. Once in a while her lies catch up with her, but when they do, she assures you with a pained look, ''1 really didn't mean any harm and.

besides, it was told to me for the -LI- tiutu. You know her! She's the star performer, but she is not "the star" for there are too many of. her. In a newspaper of January 9 there was an article on "Americans in Mexico Aid War" and in this article is -mentioned a disaster in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, in which the Red Cross helped the victims by sending Do you have any knowledge as to what this disaster was, whether it was earthquake, volcanic eruption or typhoon or what? I'd be much obliged to you for any information as to the nature of the disaster, also whether any volcanos are close to Mazat- lan? Do you know of any smaller towns not far from the Mexican border, pardon me, I should have said the United States border, that are suitable to Americans? Ruth A. J.

A. The disaster you refer to was a hurricane, which swept the Pacific coast city of Maztalan the week-end of. October 8 to 11. It took almost a scoraof lives and inflicted heavy property damage. As it does in all emergencies, the Red Cross went to the aid of those stricken.

There are no volcanos near Mazatlan. I thought it a picturesque seacoast town. Not knowing what part of Mexico you are interested in I will not attempt to give you any information about towns that might interest you. There are many very excellent books on the country, a list of which your librarian will be glad to furnish you. 12.

Later there was a reception on Pahoa avenue, the new home of the couple. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Hartley of San Bernardino, was at Pearl Harbor at the time of the December 7 attack as Mr. John Pestinger best man. For the past 19 years Mr.

and Mrs. John Somerville, parents of the bridegroom, have lived with their family in San Mateo, now making their home at 555 North Pdawarp street The benedict at- Somerville. The latter, John, is now I tended the San Mateo schools, and an aviation chief radio man in the is now a machinist at the Pearl coast guard, at present located in San Diogo. The bride was educated in the Illinois schools. Harbor navy yard.

He and his bride plan to remain in the islands until I the end of the war. Players' Party in Washington Park Junior Players' club of the Burlingame children's theatre is holding-its first paity of this year tonight from 6:30 to 9 o'clock in hospitality house in Washington park. Newly elected officers made thp plans, which will include games and dancing. The party is under the supervision of Miss Caroline Fisher, director of the Burlingame children's theatre, assisted by Mrs. Homer White and Mrs.

A. B. Tindell, mothers of members. It will be one of a series of monthly parties for the Junior Players' club. Membership is comprised of boys and girls in the seventh and eighth grades and in high school who have participated in a Burlingame children's theatre play during the last six months or who currently are active in a children's theatre production as actor, stage hand, costume person or usher.

Membership averages approximately 70 each season. Officers who will serve the next six months are: President, Nancy Balch; vice-president, Barbara secretary, Doreen White; treasurer, Marior Cordes; chairman of ushers, Helen Pagan; costumes chairman, Shirley Pitts; stage manager, Richard Fowler; makeup chairman, Joan Fry; entertainment chairman, Faula Tai- gen, and sergeant at arms, Bobby Stalder. MISSING PERSONS BUREAU A bureau has been opened in Sydney, Australia, to collect snd sift information concerning civilians who have been missing in Malaya, Borneo and the Netherlands East Indies since the fall of Singapore and Java. Club Calendar Jnnnnry peninsula Koruin--Junior i i Jamfs Shop, on "China." C. B.

president. HKCnKATlOX KVHXTS Washington Park--J to 5, supervised play. McKinloy to 5, supervised P'ny. Roosevelt to 5, rehearsals a "All Baba and tho Forty to 4:30, supervised play. IRUMMAGE SALE February 2nd, 3rd, 4th J369 Son Matto Women's and Child- Iren's Clothing.

Rric-a-Brac Good, Clean Merchandise Baywood A. en M. In I'. M. Husband Should Treat His Wife as Partner By ANNE HIRST The attitude of husbands toward money is wrecking more homes in our country.

I'm told, than any other cause. It isn't the lack of money, it's the question of how the income shall be spent. "I earn money. I'm the one who should say what's done with it." If a man feels like that, why did he marry? Didn't he expect to support his wife, pay the rent, run a domestic gstablishment as well his income permits? Or did he have the fantastic notion that he could continue to live as a bachelor, squander his salary on himself, and let his wife go out and work for her living? You'd be astonished how many husbands have this idea. Until I began editing this column I never believed there were so many.

Now I know. Marriage a Business Deal If a man wants a home, he must expect to pay for it. To run it efficiently, he has to have s. won--" to do it. If he doesn't marry, he has to pay a housekeeper--and there isn't a housekeeper who can contribute the love and pride in that home which a wife does.

So if only from a business standpoint, it's smarter to marry. A wife deser es at least the pay of a housekeeper, dossn't she earns not only a wage, but she earns too, a sum of money every week for her personal use, an allowance to spend as she pleases and no questions asked. And her husband should provide that allowance as well as pay the household bills, and what-" ever other expenses arise. But how many husbands do Partner Demands Better Treatment They don't hesitate to keep up their own club membership; they stop in at a bar on the way home and think nothing of treating friends they meet there; they continue to play their weekly game of Anne Hirst poker; they toss tips around; they never stop to think that this money has got to come from the same salary they earned before they married. When a wife begins to wonder where the family income is going, when bills accumulate and collectors call, what's the husband's answer? "Well, I earn the money, don't I'll spend it as I please." And call any protests, nagging.

If he is in business with a partner, he never dares take this attitude. Their'common investment in the business is spent only after mutual agreement as to where it shall go; profits are shared, as are losses. In 'other words, he'd never dream of treating his partner as he treats his wife. He couldn't get away with it. When a girl finds herself married to such a man, she'd better stop arguing about the money question.

She'll get nowhere that way. Instead, she should list the weekly (or monthly) household costs, the approximate expense of clothes for both of them, and other usual outlays of money; not forgetting medical and dental needs, charities, amusements, savings, etc. Hand this list to her husband and ask him to add anything she's forgotten. When the total of these has boon subtracted from his income, they'll both know how much is left for both to spend as they please. Nothing impresses a man like figures.

When a husband who has been squandering his money as lie did before he married, sees in black and white just what his salary must cover, it stops him short. If he has any sense of sportsmanship, he'll realize that he can't keep up that pace and be fair. It has worked. Motorists THE RICHFIELD STATION Cl In Kfrvr with ill Klehflrltf IfT RicMitH Stnict W. M.

CHAMRKNI.AI.I Mi' Cnnlno Cur. Dtal "Dear Anne Hirst: I am a girl of 21. My ambition is to be-a nurse, and I would like to get into training now when the opportunity seems there is one thing that stands in my way--my mother. She has been a semi-invalid for years and needs someone to be with her. best.

"But worries so much about my 1. -11 She brother, who will soon be leaving for overseas. Her mind is not always clear condition worries me and I know it would be very hard for me to be away from her. I do love my mother. "What would you advise me to do? Y.

Talk this over -with other members of oyur family, relatives, or even friends. If someone can be found to live with your mother, or she board with someone else, she would not be left alone and you would not feel you're deserting her. You deserve your chance, too, if only to be able to help yourself and your mother more later on. Waiting another year or two for your training will not do any harm, but it may be as difficult then as it is now to see a clear way to go into it. If a break and definite arrangements must be worked out anyhow, why not now as well as then To M.

Put this up to your husband as ft practical problem, talk it over together pleasantly, and see whether he doesn't react properly. From my observations, I think he will. 1tw Motl iMMHul EdifkM and in CREMATORIUM COLUMBARIUM MAUSOLEUM Supl. City Pkvlon GA. 3704 JlAONK CIMITUT ASSOCIATION.