"Back Home"

Whenever weary Congress adjourns, most of its members will hotfoot for home not only for vacation but also to stump their bailiwicks for reelection. With Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt as vocal as ever, wives of Congressmen have apparently begun to feel they should follow her example. This week, despite elaborate attempts at secrecy, it leaked out that a number of them have been taking elocution lessons so they will be ready when asked to say a few words "back home." Conducted by Mrs. Hugh Butler, long a teacher of public speaking at George Washington University, the classes have been held weekly at the Congressional Country Club. Last week came graduation, and several wives carried off honors. Samples: Mrs. Harry Englebright, Republican from California, "most accomplished"; Mrs. Jed Johnson, Democrat from Oklahoma, "most improved."

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