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New Britain herald., 1929-05-01
Legion BASEBALL
SCHEDULE FINISHED
Cup Series to Be Played by -Four
Teams in Town
FIRST GAMES ON MAY 5
New Britain Man Found Not Guilty
Of Drunken Driving With Police
naosa As Defense WitncSses-
Spcedcrs FYned-1OO At Breakfast

Commander Howard Bunce of
Bolton Kasica post announced today
that the schedule for the baseball
teams of the poet had been COM
pleted. The games will start at $50
and will be played as a series of
twilight games. There will be only
seveh innings to game. Last year
few games went the full nine in
nings due to darkness.
There are four teams in town and
It is from these teams that a county
team will be picked t. play for the
state title. In the event that the
Berlin team wins the state title. the
elimination for the National title in
that class will be played.
There has been q good turnout
for the team SO far and it is hoped
that If there are any who have not
reported as yet they do SO at once.
In order that teams may be COM
pleted.
The schedule for 1.-THE season il
as follows:
May 8. Boys Club at East Ber-
lin, Berlin at Boy Scouts.
May 6, East Berlin at Boys CLUB.
Boy Scouts at Berlin.
May 10, Boys club at Boy Scouts.
East Berlin at Berlin.
May 10. Boy Scouts at Boys club.
Berlin at East Berlin.
May II. Boys club at Berlin. East
Berlin at Boy Scouts.
May 20, Berlin at Boys club, Boy
Scouts at East Berlin.
May "a, East Berlin at Boys club,
Boy Scouts at Berlin.
May ~, Boys club at East Berlin,
Berlin at Boy Scouts.
May 81, Boy Scouts at Boys clu5,
Berlin at East Berlin.
June 3. Boys club at Boy Scouts.
East Berlin at Berlin.
June Z. Berlin at Boys club, Boy
Scouts at Berlin.
June 10, Boys club at Berlin.
East Berlin at Boy Scouts.
June II, Boys club at East Ber-
lin. Berlin at Boy Scouts.
June II, East Berlin at Boys
club. Boy Scouts at Berlin.
June Fl. Boys club at Boy Scouts,
East Berlin at Berlin.
June -, Boy Scouts at Boys club,
Berlin at East Berlin.
June 2s, Boys club at Berlin,
East Berlin at Boy Scouts.
July 2. Berlin at Boys club Boy
Scouts at East Berlin.
July S, East Berlin at Boys club.
Row Scouts af Berlin
July 8. Boys club at East Berlin
Berlin at Boy Scouts.
July IL, Boy Scouts at Boys club.
Berlin at East Berlin.
July is, Boys club at Boy Scouts.
East Berlin at Berlin.
July -. East Berlin at Boy
Scouts, Boys club at Berlin.
July 26, Boy Scouts at East Ber-
lin.
A cup will be awarded the team
a. winning the series. The cup will he
on display soon 1t will be furnished
by the legion post.
Berlin Town Court
John Yeomans. IS. Of New Britain
was discharged last night In the
Berlin town court on a charge of
operating a car while under the in
fluence Of drink. He was arrested by
New Britain herald., 1929-05-01
Says New Haven Boy Died
Because of AnaeSthetic

New Haven. May l (UP) - "A
Autopsy was to be performed today
on the body of Sylvester Everett.
two year old crippled Cheshire boy.
who died here after a charity opera
ton to straighten his deformed leeG
DR.. Carl w. Henze, who perform
ed the operation for the Crippled
Children's Aid Society, Inc, was
quoted as saying death was due to
the effects Of the anaesthetic. Medi.
cal Examiner NJ NJ. Scarboro an
nounced after preliminary examina-
ton that he believed death due to 4
blood clot from a previous operation
that had passed into q vein.
Four hairs of good length will hold
suspended q one-pound weight.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-01

OF finding what the inscription
means.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-01
Stamford Suspect Tries
Suicide With His Shirt

Stamford. May l R>-Louis Huzke
who was arrested last week on a
charge involving his stepdaughter.
was found attempting to hang him.
self In his cell when visited by a
friend last night. His shirt was
neatly woven into a rope with a
moose which he had about his neck
when discovered by his friend and a
detective sergeant. He is So and
married.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-01

Capitol Buick
Lost four points by default.
Drcssmaking. altering and rcmcl-
cling, Miss Dcileman. III East Main
St.-ad>t.
New Britain herald., 1929-05-01

The average depth of the worlds
oceans is 1900 feet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-20

CONGRESSIONAL APT, LIST & EAST CAP.
sts.-1 room and bath, $35; furnished, $40.
rooms and bath, s45 rooms, kitchen
and bath, $50 and $50.
Weaver Apis, End st. mel room, kitch-
en- and bath. unfurnished. s35: furnished,
$40 Apply Ant III, Conversational Apts .23s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-20
CJFARANCE SALE!
OPEN EVENINGS.
CONTINUING OUR
CLEARANCE SALE
USED CARS

Our entire stock of used cars
to go during this sweeping,
value giving
CLEARANCE SALE!
FROM 5000 UPWARDSi
Sold on the liberal G. NJ. A. c. Time Pay
ment Plan. with your present car in part
payment.
These cars have been recondi-
toned and represent many miles Of
dependable unused transportation
and they carry the w. c. c. Guar
antee.
Buick. REQ.
Cadillac. Studebaker.
I'm ySiei' Whippet,
Hudson. Willys-Knight.
Hupmobile. Kissel.
Jewett. La Sale.
Oakland. Locomobile.
Packard. Marmon.
Peerless. Nash.
DON'T .DELAYi
SELECT TODAY!
Is Years of Fair Dealing
Is Your Guarantee.
THE WASHINGTON
CADILLAC CO.,
1136-40 Connecticut Ave.
Decatur 1900.
OPEN EVENINGS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-20
COUNTRY BOARD.

PRIVATE FAMILY can accommodate two
with large room and porch; beautiful view:
excellent board; IL miles from city; SIS week
each Phone KenSington 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-20
WE'RE MOVING.

The tremendous increased
sales of new Franklins has
crowded us with the cleanest
unused transportation we have
ever been able to offer, necessi-
tating our moving to our new
4-story building at 4th and Pa.
Ave. NV, July l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-20
FIFTEEN BARGAINS.
GOOD TRANSPORTATION.
JESSE JAMES"

JESSE JAMES"
Must have been a desperate character, but
be finally went the way Of all tEo,gun
men. When you see DICK MURPHY'S
WORD-O F-HONOR Used Cars, you will
not need q concealed weapon, for all
prices are marked in plain figures ana
the cars are guaranteed in writing.
There is q difference, as your neigh
Dor can tell you.
A Complete Stock to Select From.
See DICK MURPHY First.
1885 14th. 6O4 H St. NE.
1928 Kalorama Rd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-20
Just a Few of Our
GOLD SEAL"
BARGAINS.

STERRETT & FLEMING, INC,
Home of the Gold Seal Cars"
IN 18th St. Decatur 2788.
Also
Champlain st. at Kalorama Rd.
Columbia $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-20
SALE-AUTOMOBMES.
AFTER ALL
PRICES TALK.

MOTT MOTORS, INC,
HUPMoBILE DISTRIBUTORS,
1926 18th St. NV.
BRANCHES:
738 14th NV. 1865 H St. NE.
REFERENCE ANY BANK IN WASHINGTON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-20
BEFORE GOING
THESE MUST GO!

Was Now
90 REQ 4-pass. Coupe. 81 $50 $3.50
III Buick Std. Coach. -. 675 sos
II Marmon Little 8 Sdn. 1905 98S
20 Studebaker 4-pas. Cpe. 1850 1900
% Nash Adv. Sedan . 1,150 1000
20 Franklin Airman Sdn. 1850 1850
~ Chrysler 20 Roadster. 875 7o5
II Stude. President Sdn. BIS $50
~ Franklin Sedan. ..... 1850 1,l50
New type.)
'26 Hupp 8 Sport Road. 675 SIS
'26 Hupp s Sedan. -. 625 SIS
Franklin new type Road. 1850 $50
Franklin l0-C Coupe. SIS $50
Franklin lob Sedan. AIS $50
rs Stearns-Knight Sdn.. $50 AIS
Many Others, All Makes and Types.
Lowest Finance Charges
in City.
FRANKLIN USED
CAR DEPT.
1924 14th. Decatur 1886.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-20
ROOMS-FURNISHED.

1854 PARK RD.-Attractive room; cont INV I;
near car and bus line; private family; SIC.
1921 r. I. SCOTT CIRCLE)-Front single
room also double room; home with every
modern convenience; reasonable; permanent,
transientS. 20s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-20

5O29 9th ST. N.W.-3 OR ROOMS, RANGE,
sink, electricity; rent reasonable. Private
hNY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-20

9OI H ST. NE-TWo LARGE ROOMS,
kitchen, bath and large rear porch; S35 mo.
Ami. Lin 10376. Apply first floor. 2l'
FOUR ROOMS, PRIVATE BATH, H-WH,
cleo. 534 4th st. ne. Phone LINCOLN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-20

CHEVY CHASE, MD OR ROOMS, KIT,
bath, private home. Beautiful. u acre,
trees, flowers, shrubs. Rent low to congenisl
couple Mr.. Harris. Adams 1859.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-20
PRICES CUT.

PRICES CUT.
We have cut the prices of our
used cars to a point that will
move them quickly.
Those who want a good in
vestment and those who want a
good car can both be pleased.
Richmond planet., 1929-06-08
COVENANTS PpEvFNTINC
PROPERTY SALE TO
NEGROES ARE UPHELD

Washington, June 3.-The Supreme
Covr: today refused to review the
action Of tie lower courts Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia, sustaining cove
nan:s in deeds to property prohibiting
its sale to Negroes.
Edward G. and Susie Russell. own
ers, conveyed property to Edgar T..
Newton and other Negroes. White
owners of nearby nroreTty c2nfeno1d
+%e deed by which the Russells OBJ
tanned the property contained cove
nant prohibiting its sale to Negroes,
and the courts of the district held
the covenant valid. =,
The Rugsells as owners of the
property and the Negroes to whom
they sold contended the covenant was
an unlawful restraint upon the right
to transfer property and was uncon-
stitutional.
Richmond planet., 1929-06-08
Order of Shepherds
Stages Big Display.
Rev. n. w. Brown anniversary Orator
Sunday--Death claims paid.

The Improved Order Shepherds
and Daughters of Bethlehem of
Richmond and Vicinity held its nine
teenth anniversary exercises Sunday,
June 2, 1929, at the Sixth Mt. Zion
Baptist Church, at which time Dr..
A. W. Brown, pastor OF the church,
delivered a wonderful message to
the large audience which filed the
spacious edifice. A splendid program
was rendered, with Mrs. Louise j.
Lewis is mistress Of ceremonies. The
Shepherds chorus, under the leader
ship of Miss Emily o. Lewis, rem
dered several beautiful selections,
and Miss Emily Lewis captivated the
audience with a charmingly deliver
ed solo. Rev. John T. Anderson con-
Quoted the devotional exercises, af-
ter which Mrs. Eloise Shelton, a
member of Silver Leaf Fold, deliv-
cred hearty welcome, which was
responded to by the Grand Legal
Adviser, Attorney c. A. Mckenzie.
Everybody felt at home and DR.,
Brown covered himself with glory
as he delivered the splendid address,
subject Things" The Songsters of
Davids, under the leadership Of
Shepherd Clifton Daniels, almost
brought the audience to its feet as
they sang a number of spirituals.
The church was beautifully deco
rated. Grand officers and Board
members occupied seats on the plat
form as escorts to the Grand Shep-
herd, Mrs. Ora Brown Stokes. The
address delivered by the Grand
Shepherd was considered one Of the
best she has ever delivered, in which
she reviewed the work in the past
year and reported that death claims
were being paid promptly and that
the work Of the organization was
running smoothly under her direct
upervision. Deacon Quinn Shelton.
who is. member of Silver Leaf
Fold, together with Shepherd Ar
drew Holmes, of Hannibal Fold, Di-
rector S. H. Robinson and Major
Continued On page
Richmond planet., 1929-06-08
EMINENT u. s. =JURIST=CITES THE LAW.
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY LAW UNGONSI7IUIONAL
Ne6r0 Democrats Win II Great Victory for the Ballot

# the United States, over twenty
one years of age, in all respects qua =
fled TO vote in the ensuing general
election, and that ne was and I'D
been for some tine pas: bona IL =
member cf the Democ.atic r2rty u
re State CT Virginia.
To Recover Damages
The action IS brought 70 recover
damages for the refusal by the de-
tsndants - permit the plaintiff ID
vote n The above mentioned primary
solely because he was Negro. De-
PENDANTS have fled demurrer to the
declaration. This raises the question
whether the action Of the defendants
in excluding the plaintiff from voting
was an infringement of the rights
guaranteed 20 him by the Fourteenth
and Fifteenth Amendments of the
Federal Constitution. The action is
brought under Section 43 of Title s
OF U. s. c. A.
Vir-in:a Constitution
Section SO of the Constitution Of
Virginia provides as follows:
"Tha General Assembly shall
enac. such laws as are necessary
and proper 1or [ne purpose OF
securing the regularity ana pur-
ny a. general, !ocaI ana pE!ihalE
eIec! .ns' ana preventing anu
n!Hnis'lng any eorrugI practices
IN c3hnec'lon thereWiIn; ana
snau .s.e 2o"er, N "u!tt!on 20
o,AeE peHalI-eS @ :. anu puil.S:LlIiis'I,.s p.:ti ~.
now or AeEea1,et p-escI-osU ..
law I.f s,cA olel.:es' % = y-.s
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Richmond planet., 1929-06-08

Judge D. Lawrence GrOner in the
United States District Court, We'd
nesday, May 5th, held the Virginia
primary law contrary 10 the four
teenth and fifteenth amendments 10
the Federal Constitution in an opln-
ion handed down in the case OF James
o. Wes-. Negro Democrat, against
A. C. Bli'sy, William BolCE judges,
and William Kicker. clerk CT the
First precinct of Madison Ward.
West claimed nominal damages be-
cause precinct officials refused TO per-
nit him 10 vote in the last Demo
cratic primary. To this plea the
State. through Leon NJ. Bazi-le, as
sistant attorney general, fled a de-
murrer. This demurrer Judge Gro
ner overruled today in his opinion.
Going into some detail as TO the
constitutisnality Of the primary law,
which has been construed as barring
Negro voters, Judge Groner held that
the State may not provide otherwise
than for equal rights of suffrage as
well in the primary as in the general
election. s.,
"The demurrer Will oe oVerrHled
and the defendants given sixty days
in which to plead turthn.r and the
case vii stand continued:
Sees Momentous Effect
This case. expected % nave II -
mentouz effect upon Naf-y p"He'
legislat'00 N Virginia ard 2aS
other S0r-hern States ",f argue
before T"d~e GroNer n tse W a
States District Court here n 4Hr
II. J. p Pollard aHt \ I'D E
Cohen ra"rase~@aI We
tiff, and The election g-- rs OF '2'
State wee 'a~ras92-aa =: ~
Bazille. osss-Fr -, .e,a ,l..
M. J. Futon a2d Wine + sl3rE, y,
West, TIE p a-A-lT, s&.4 nc
was a G''3.tsd -'2,o ga, ~@l ', !
in prev,ons cacer.al e,F.-l'nS ana u
primaries he'd 2~.or 70 '.e en&iNnel, Z.
Richmond planet., 1929-06-08
OLIVER T. WILLIAMS PUPILS
in MUSICAL RECITAL.

Mr.. Oliver T. Williams staged a
highly successful recital Monday
night. June 3rd at the Armstrong
Auditorium at S:15 O'Clock. 1t sur
prised his friends and astounded his
enemies (if he has any. The pupils
showed rare ability and reflected
the mastery skill of the instructor
The mandolin cello cornet violin,
guitar tenor banjo and saxophone
figured in the most enjoyable en-
tertainment. A crowd Of enthusiasts
were present.
Richmond planet., 1929-06-08

The Imperial Order of King David
s advancing with rapid strides un-
der the leadership of Grand Worthy
Ruler, Mrs. Adelaide G. Taylor
Richmond planet., 1929-06-08

Rev. c. NJ. Long pastor Calvary
Baptist Church. East Orange N. j.
reco we'd doub'e horoCs in tre Il d
of education this Spring. He re-
ce.ved NJ. A Cum Laude" fTon
Drew UnfvsrsNs Madison N. v
Nav a 1929 and D D. from Vir-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
POLICE INVESTIGATE
VIRGINIA MANS DEATH
Riley Riffey Held After Charred
Body of Hardy County Resi-.
dent In Found.

Special Dispatch to The star.
HARRISONBURG. Va, May f.--As
the body of Ben Wenger, 80, sawmill
operator, was laid to rest today at Briery
Branch, his old home, Hardy County,
w. Va. authorities continued their in
vestigation into the mysterious circum-
stances surrounding his burning to
death Monday night near Lost City,
w. Va, so miles northwest of here.
Charred remains of Wengers body
were found IN the ruins of the Feed
more Schoolhouse, in the mountains of
Hardy County, w. Va. Coroner Hawse
of Hardy County said he found no
marks to prove foul play, but Prose-
cutor w. T. McCauley Is not satisfied
that Wenger's burning to death was ac-
cidental.
Riley Riffey, as, wenger's companion
the night before the fatal fire. is under
arrest for questioning In connection
with the case. He denies any knowl-
edge OF the fire, but admits that he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
CONVENTION PLANS
GROUPS ARE NAMED
State Meeting of Kings Daughters
and Sons Will BE Held in
Alexandria in Fall.

WOODLAND, Va, May Especially.
Mrs. Marion Ballenger of Mount
Vernon district, county president Of the
Kings Daughters Circles, has appointed
the following committees on arrange
ments for the State convention of the
International Order of Kings Daugh-
tiers and Sons, which will be held in
Alexandria, October Is to II. The con-
vention Is to be entertained by the
Fairfax County organization, composed
of three circles In Fairfax County,
Woodlawn and Mount Vernon circles
of Mount Vernon district and Royal
Helpers of Falls Church and two circles
of Alexandria City, Community Build
ers and whatsoever.
Mrs. Frank Carlin of Alexandria is
appointed chairman of the hospitality
committee. assisted by Mrs. Westbrook,
Mrs. barley, Mrs. John Reid, Mrs.
Wheatley. Mrs. Demarest, Mrs. F. Will
kinson, Mrs. sBiount, and Mrs. Walker.
Entertainment, Mrs. Harrie White,
chairman; Mrs. James w. Brown, Mrs.
Mary Ryer. Automobiles, Miss Carrie
Dudley, chairman; Mrs. Maurice Sinp-
son, Mrs. Leela E. Routzhan, Mrs. Nor
man Lawler. Credentials, Mrs. John
Bethune, chairman; Mrs. Frank Thomp-
son, Mrs. A. l.. Hough, Mrs. Luetta
Cox, Mrs. j. w. Cox, Reception, Miss
Greenwell, chairman; Mrs. Chauncey,
Mrs. Mankin, Mrs Padgett, Mrs Briar,.
Mrs. Roberts. Badges, Mrs. J. F. Trabold,
chairman: Mrs. Frank Eastman, Mrs.
Marshall Boone, Miss Davenport. Deco
rations, Mrs. Mankin, chairman: Mrs.
John Reid, Mrs. Marion Ballenger.
Housing Mrs. barley, chairman: Mrs.
Reid, Mrs. Wheatley, with Mrs. wheat
ley in charge OF paying delegates.
Information, Mrs. D. j. CARRIER.
Ushers, Mrs. Westbrook, chairman; Miss
Margaret Cockrell. Pages, Mrs. Lawler.
Luncheons, Community Builders, Mrs.
Cockrell, chairman: Mrs. Rose, Mrs.
Chauncey. Whatsoever, Mrs. barley,
chairman; Miss Carrie Dudley, Mrs.
Simpson, Mrs. Padgett. Woodlawn,
Mrs. Roberts. Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Walker
Mount Vernon, MRS. F. wilkinson, Mrs.
Briar. Royal Helpers, Miss Greenwich,
Mrs. Demarest. Finance, Miss Luetta
Cox, Mrs Trabold, Mrs. Wilkinson. Or
ganist, Miss Alexander. Publicity, Mrs.
j. w. Cox, Mrs. Henry Blount, Mrs.
barley, Mrs. CARRIER.
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ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE, Md, May Especially Z.
Mrs. Carrie S. Purdum of German
town, this county. has filed suit in the
Circuit Court here for an absolute di-
vorce from Reverdy NJ Purdum, also
OF this county. charging that on July | ],
1922, she was deserted without lust
cause. She also asks the court to award
her the custody of the eouple's only
child, Mary Virginia. The couple, ac-
cording to the BILL were married June Z.
1888. Attorney Kenneth Lyddane of
Rockville represents the plaintiff.
Paul E. Rivers of Baltimore is named
defendant in a suit for an absolute di-
vorce filed in the Circuit Court here by
Mrs. Madge c. Rivers of this county
who is represented by Attorney Walter
Dawson of Rockville Desertion on
June 81, 1926, is charged. The couple,
so the bill states, were married in Bal
tl,flore october Is, 1924, and have no
children.
DR.. Joseph ~ Selby Of this vicinity
has resigned as veterinary inspector for
the Baltimore Health Department and
has resumed the practice of his pro-
fession near Rockville.
A license has been issued here for the
marriage of Robert H. Miller, "a. and
Miss Dorothy Clark, 10, both of wash
ington.
The board of directors of the Mary
land Foxhunters' Association, just
named by the new president, z. Nc
CHbbin Waters of Laytonsville, will
meet in Rockville Sunday afternoon to
consider plans for the annual field trials
and Der ID show to be held in this
county the week of November 4.
The bench show will be staged at the
Rockville Fair Grounds, but the place
for the trials, which will be within
easy reach Of the county seat, has not
been definitely SELECTED
Walter johnson, Clarence L. Gilpin
and John A.. Wheeler represent this
county on the board, and the other di-
rectors are: Charles F. Haight and
Louis Federline, Howard County;
Emory H. McComas, j. s. Archer, Har-
ford County; l.. r. Mondroff, Frederick
County; Launcelot Jacques, IT., Wash
ington County; Louis W. carp, Anne
Arundel County; E. w. Conoway, Car
roll County; Arthur l.. McElroy, DR.
Daniel Jenifer and Philip Bowen, Bal
tlrnore County; Percy Cassard, James
Harrison and W.. Aitcheson. Prince
Georges County, and F. S. Bradley and
K. f. Evergain, Caroline County.
Judge Robert B. Peter has signed a
decree in the Circuit Court here grant
ing TO Mrs Cora S. Howard Of Laytons-
vile an absolute divorce from John A.
Howard, near Etchison, and awarding
her the custody of the couples only
minor child. Madalyn S. Howard.
Mrs. Howard, who was represented by
Attorney Joseph l.. Donovan OF Ellicott
City, charged in her bill that because of
cruelty on the part of the defendant
she was forced to leave him October II,
1922. The couple, according to the bill,
were married March IS, 1897, and have
six children. five of them grown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
COMMUNITY BODY
MEMBERS ELECTED
Annual Joint Meeting of Sandy
Y Spring Neighborhood
Is Held.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
SANDY SPRING, Md. May AT
the annual joint meeting of the Com
munity Council of Sandy Spring neigh
borhood, comprising II organizations of
Olney and Colesville Districts and dele
gates from the various constituent
clubs, Henry Clark was elected mem
Der Of the council to represent the first
zone, consisting of the second precinct
of Olney district, to succeed Frederick
l.. Thomas removed from the zone, and
William w. Moore and Robert Miller
were reelected to represent the second
and third zones, respectively all being
chosen for three years. The second
zone includes the first precinct of Olney
district and the third zone all of Coles
vile district. $3.50
The members were %chosen by the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-05-01
DANvILLE POWER PLANT
GETS SO, 10000 BID
Agent of Peoples Light q Power
Co. Guarantees Service
for go Years.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
DANVILLE, Va, May IA new de-
velopment in the struggle between high
ly capitalized Northern power COM
pantes to secure the Danville gas and
electric plants, now municipality owned,
was seen today with C. e. Deal of New
York, president of the Peoples Light g.
Power Co, offering the council $780,
600 for the properties and the guarantee
OF prevailing service rates for 20 years.
This is 100000 more than was of
fered by the Appalachian Power Co. a
year ago. Deal told the council men,
bers that his company has in mind a
vast power dam in Patrick County
which would create q water reservoir
sufficient to bring electrical energy
throughout this rural section. It would
also seek to pipe gas under a new pres
sure system to dozen surrounding
towns and might even bring natural
gas from West Virginia. This Is the
second offer In two weeks. The Atlantic
Gas Co, of Philadelphia will make a
proposition next week, it is reported.