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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-02
MARYLAND BOYS WIN
Al SCHOLARSHIPS
Selected for College Park Course
Because of Prominence
in Club Work.
BY a STAFF Correspondent of The Star.

BY staff Correspondent of The Star.
COLLEGE PARK. Md, August g.
Selected because of their prominence
in All Club work, Charles Hines of
Olney, Md, and Jack Price of Darling
ton, Md, have been awarded scholar
ships to. the annual State Ala Club
week to be held at the University of
Maryland August 8 to IS.
The scholarships defrae all expenses
for the week and are given by an agri-
cultural magazine.
Young Hines has the distinction Of
being the first boy ever to be called
before Senate committee to speak on
All Club work. The occasion was a
hearing of a special Senate committee
on the Capper-Ketcham bill. The boy
manages his mothers farm at Olney as
part of his club work.
Price is rapidly becoming one of the
best known club members In the State
through his activities in county affairs
and leadership In his own organiza-
ton. He is working his way through
high school,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-02
LEGION GARDEN PARTY.
BY stan Correspondent of The Star.

BY Stan Correspondent OF The Star.
SILVER SPRING, Md, August q
A garden party will be held at the
residence Of Mrs. j. H. Cissel, Georgia
avenue and Oak street, here, tonight,
Legion Auxiliary of Cissel-saxon Post.
No. IL. WV
There will be the usual booths. and
Tree dancing on the porch of the Cissel
nome. There will be card games inside
the house: One of the principal attrac-
IONS Will be fortune telling booth.
The party will be in charge of Mrs.
Richards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-02
INQUEST ORDERED
| INTO GIRL $. DEATH
Demise Followed Administra-
+. ton of Drug Before Tom
sill Operation.
BY GEORGE PORTER,

UPPER MARLBORO. Md. August
Repeated requests by the family of
Miss Myra Norton, 10, of Fairfield, Nd,
who died from the effects of drug ad-
ministered prior to tonsil operation,
that further effort be made to learn
the exact cause of her death. have re-
suited in States Attorney j. Frank Par
ran of Prince Georges County ordering
an inquest into the case. The date on
which the inquest will be held has not
been set, but will probably be decided
upon today, according to Parran.
coroner's jury was impaneled by
Justice of Peace H. w. Gore, and viewed
the body at a Washington undertaking
establishment. DR. James l.. Boyo Oh
Forestville has performed an autopsy
and will reveal his finding at the in
quest, which will be held at Marlboro.
Death Held Unavoidable.
Although the results of the autopsy
have not been revealed, it is understood
they show the girls death to have been
unavoidable. The parents of the dead
girl were of the opinion the doctor who
gave her the drug was negligent, &C
cording to DR.. Boyd.
Following Miss Norton's death last
Saturday, States Attorney Parran made
an investigation which, he reported,
showed the girl died from weak heart.
He said he interviewed several physi-
clans at Garfield Hospital, where she
was taken when desperate efforts to re-
vive her failed. and was told her death
was accidental Under these circum-
stances the States attorney believed
there was no purpose in carrying the
matter further and announced the case
cerned. The family. however. did not
appear to be satisfied. and enlisted the
support of former States attorney OF
Montgomery County in securing a more
extensive investigation, including an
autopsy and inquest.
Died After Anesthetic.
Miss Norton succumbed after DR..
Bryan P. Warren of Laurel had given
her hypodermic of hydro bromide
hyoscnie in his Office, preparatory to re-
moving her tonsils. The girl is said to
have become droWsy Immediately after
the injection, and all efforts to revive
her failed
DR.. j. Ramsay hewitt, District coroner.
who was summoned to view the body at
Garfield Hospital, issued tentatice GER
tiflcate of death from hydro bromide
hyoscine poisoning.
Miss Norton is survived by her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Norton, and
several brothers and sisters. She was
buried in Rock Creek Cemetery Wed
nesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-02
VOTE DOWN COAL STRIKE.
Company Cuts Pay 10 Per Cent.
Workers Idle for Day.

BELLAIRE, Ohio. August R).-
Representatives of 900 men employed
in three mines of the Rail g. River Co.
yesterday voted down a resolution to
strike against 10 per cent wage re-
duction now in force. The shafts were
idle for the day, less than 200 diggers
reporting at the three operations.
The committee SEM to company Off
Gals reported West Virginia coal COM
panies were offering to sell their coal
at less than the price for which it could
be dug unless the cut was accepted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-02
AHALT'S HAT IN RING.

Arlington Citizen Enters Race for
Delegate Nomination.
BY a staff Correspondent of The Star.
ARLINGTON RIDGE, Va. August 2.
Clarence r. Ahalt, attorney, civic
worker and former member of the
board of county supervisors. last night
announced that he will be candidate
for the Republican nomination for the
House of Delegates when the convention
is held on August 8 at the Lyon Park
Community Hall.
Ahalt, who has lived in the county
for IT years, was one of the organizers
Of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce
and of the National Monarch Club, hav-
ing been first president of both organ
izations. Ahalt will be opposed for the
nomination by at least two other can
didates, Carl Marshall and Louis Nc
Mahon. having already announced their
candidacy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-02
LIGHTNING HITS HOMES.
One Residence Damaged at Fred
erick, and Barn Destroyed by Fire.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
/. FREDERICK, Md, August 1.-TWO
buildings here were struck by lightning
during a storm here recently. The
home of former State Senator Frank C.
Norwood, this city, was struck by q bolt
and damaged. The residence was not
fired.
The barn Of former Sheriff Charles
H. Klipp, near Urbana, was struck by
lightning during a severe storm last
night and entirely destroyed by fire
The loss was set at about $1,000. A
wagon shed adjoining the barn was also
destroyed. \,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-02
CARNIVAL ENDS SATURDAY

arlington Social Club to Present
Cup to Most Popular Lady.
Special Dispatch to The Star
BALLSTON, Va, August 1.-THE car
nival and exposition of the Arlington
County Social Club, being held on the
field at the intersection of Wilson Boule-
ward and School street throughout the
week. will close Saturday evening after
a successful two-week run. The pres
entation of the silver loving cup to the
most popular lady will be made at the
close of the events.
Miss Elizabeth Norton is leading the
contest, with Miss Vivian Myers a
close second. More than 80 others
follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-02
GIRL, MISSING SINCE
TUESDAY, Is TRACED
Cousin Declares She Is Safe With
Priest-Police Search Is
Called Off.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, August 2-Twenty-year-
old Margaret SEVERED. supposedly miss
ing since Tuesday and thought to have
been abducted by man posing as a
priest, is safe, and police search has
been called off.
Mrs. Emil Morrell, wife of the girls
cousin, told inquirers Miss SEVERED was
in the care of priest of the church to
which she belongs. She would give no
further information.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-08-02
Heads Debt Delegation.

BELGRADE, Jugoslavia, August 2
R).-Foreign Minister Marinkovitch of
Jugoslavia will personally head the
Jugoslavian delegation to The Hague
The Washington times., 1929-05-01
Discouraged Mother
Kills Son and Sell

NEW YORK, Nav 1.%Ill much
of the time SO ths st she was unable
to work. and discouraged at the
inability Of her son, Harry. 10. to
find a job, Mrs. Florence Carlson
plugged the keyholes in the doors
Of her apartment at 22i East Sew
entieth Street Tuesday night,
closed the windows tightly. turned
on the gas and crawled into bed.
Both bodies were found yester-
day. HaH'Y's on the floor as
though he had tripped and fallen
as he sprang from bed and tried to
throw flatiron through window.
Not a penny could be found In the
apartment. the police reported, and
the only food was one cucumber.
The bodies were taken to the
morgue,
The Washington times., 1929-05-01
Hit-and-R Run Driver
DAMAGES Big Sedan

sTAUNToN May LIT. A. Mis-.
wander. of staunton. had his Nash
sedan considerably damaged by a
''hit and run" driver in Fisherville,
Va, seven miles east of her.
Niswander was crossing the Dead
Mans Crossing" in Fisherville, the
scene Of several fatalities in auto
train crashes. He was driving In
second gear. just on to the railroad
tracks. exercising more than usual
caution because of the record OF the
place for accidents.
Just as Nlswander's car reached
the railroad tracks. he said, new
Ford coupe going toward Fisher
vile at 35 or 40 miles an hour.
sideswiped his machine, and went
on without stopping. Occupants OF
the Niswander car were shaken up
but not seriously injured.
The Washington times., 1929-05-01
Women's Next Battle
Waged on Tobacco

VALPARAISO. May 1 d.N.s9.-
Having aided in bringing about
national prohibition the w. c. T,
U. next probably will make an
assault upon the tobacco and Gig
arctic "evil." according to an opinion
expressed here by Mrs. Elizabeth
Stanley, Of Liberty. Ind. president
of the Indiana W. c. T. u.
IT believe that the next great
Campaign of the W. C. T. U. will
be launched against the tobacco
and cigarette evil" Mrs. Stanley de.
clared.
The Washington times., 1929-05-01
Kentucky Belle" VIII
Be HerndOn Senior Play

HERNDoN Va. May 1.-seniors
of the high school here have decided
% present their play, Kentucky
Belle" in the school auditorium on
hay 10.
The cast includes Anna Hessick.
Dorothea Smith, Vera Austin. Flea
nor hewitt. Margaret Robb, Bernice
Adams. Lillian Fletcher. Helen Pres
graves, Elaine Tate. Alfred Stowe,
Harry Haines, chestet McLearan,
Franklin Frame, Lloyd Watson.
Wlthers Murphy. Paul Keys, Delano
Robey. Robert Stowe and Chester
Brasse.
he Al lfaAEuu-nawk In
The Washington times., 1929-05-01
DIR. Scudder to Address
Y. w. C.. A. on MAY 17

DIR. ida Scudder. superintendent
Of vellore Medical College and Hos
pital, one OF the seven colleges Of
the Orient. will be guest of honor
at a luncheon in Barker Hall OF
the Young Women's Christian As.
sociation. Seventeenth and K SITS.
". W.. May IA.
Later that day. she will address
a mass meeting at the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church. Vel.
lore Hospital Is 10 years old and has
graduated ninety.five doctors, forty.
one of whom are in the mission
field and forty in the government
service.
The Washington times., 1929-05-01
GIVES CHALK talk

BERRYVtLLE. Va. May 1.-THE
Rev. J. A. Richardson gave a chalk
talk. entitled Bricks at the Sum.
NIT Point Baptist Church yesterday
an, later spoke at Clearbrook.
The Washington times., 1929-05-01

The Classified rental listiDg-next t.
last page-malEes It easy for you tC
locate your apartment requirements.
The Washington times., 1929-05-01
"a Distinct Fabrics
in 60 Smart Patterns
Also Plain Shades and White

imported English broadcioh white Jacquard rayon White
broadcloh with coored rayon stripes satin-srped broad
CLOTH wovenstrped broadcloth in pastel shades dimity
broadcloh corded chambray Robin Hood madras in
candystrped effects Galley and Lord fiber with clipped
figures and many materials just prominent in the
shirt world.
Mens Wear Shop STREET. FOOe
The Washington times., 1929-05-01
COMMUNITY TO VOTE

RIVEF DALE HE'~'ITS. May l.
This community will vote on May
3 on the question OF incorpor ing.
The Washington times., 1929-05-01
4 Shirts for $3.50
6 Shirts for $8.25

Only once year are such outstandingly good
values obtainable e-only year is such liberal
array of fabrics here for your choosing at one low
price Shirts secured directly from master shirt MAX
ers who supply us the year around and who know
undertaking standard of quality. A sale that has
quality for its keynote-a sale that says "buy in
quantity" to the thrft-wise men of Washington and
women who shop for men,
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-03
AT INAUGURAL MARCH 4


The appearance of the Governor Of
Connecticut with bodyguard in the
inaugural parade in the Capital City
on March is part OF the Inaugural
tion day celebration now being planned
in Washington by the inaugural com
mittee.
In the near future the committee
will send 10 tth Governor of the NM.
meg State an Invitation requesting him
TO come to Washington with body
guard on Mafh and TO take part in
the parade, Numbers of the committee
state.
Ii is probabe that Connecticut will
be asked to sad TO Washington TO ap-
pear in the paade float representing
Inc leading intlstry Of the state. This
nlan Rnow ntrely tentative, but in all
probability il will become a part Of
me program according TO word from
the COMMITTEES
In additloato the Governors party
and the hoasit is possible that Con-
necticut maytlso be permitted TO have
In the line dfmarch military repre-
sentation.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-03
West Clocester

Mrs Annie Warner is on the sick
list.
Mr. and Mrs. William Shaw and
family spent Christmas in Pascoag.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Willard Place enter
tanned a family gathering at dinner
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Place, Mrs.
Everett Cutler and son Edward spent
Saturday in Providence.
James u. Reynolds and daughters
spent Christmas In Uxbridge, Mass.
with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reynolds.
Mr. and Mrs Willard Place wers
guests of Mr.. and Mrs Francis Crab
tree OF Bodies street, Putnam, Christ
mas.
Mrs. Henry Davis returned 10 her
home ii New Hampshire She has bees
the guest Of her sister. Miss Clara
Geer for month
Silas Baker and family, Mr and
Mrs George Cheney and daughter
Mary were guests Of Asa Cheney a
Woodstock Christmas Day.
a large gathering met at the CLARK.
willie schoolhouse and enjoyed the beau
tiful Christmas tree and Christmas
exercises recently. Refreshments were
served 10 all.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-03
Former Putnam Girl
Dies of Influenza

Mrs. Marion Tillinghast Earn
shaw Miller. granddaughter of Mrs.
NJ. G. Leonard, died at her home, 81
Carpenter avenue, Crestwood. N. Y,
Saturday, from an attack Of influenza.
As a girl she lived in Putnam and at
tended the schools Of the city. Her
mother, who was Miss Ellie Tilling-
hast, is a daughter Of Mrs. Leonard.
She married Elmer Earnshaw Of Prov
idence. Besides the father and moth
err, her husband and three children,
two sons, ten and twelve years old,
and a daughter Of six years, survive.
The funeral was held Monday after
noon from Davis Chapel, Mount Yer
non, n. Y.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-03
BAD CRASH AT
GRADE CROSSING
Gustave Stein, North Crosven-
ordale, Taken to the Web
ster Hospital
Was on Way to Worcester to Get His
Sister

Gustave Stein, &c, of North eros
venordale, a member of Israel Put
nam Lodge of Odd Fellows of Put
nam and well known in this city was
taken to the Webster Hospital, Thurs
day night, and placed on the danger
list, after his automobile had been
hit by train on the Southbridge
branch of the N. Y. N. H. & II. Rail
road crossing at WEIGH crossing, near
Perryville. The car was demolished
and Stein received a compound frac-
ture Of the skull.
Stein left North Grosvenordale to
20 To Worcester to get his sister. Hi
da, nurse at Memorial HosBital, and
bring her home for the holiday. The
sedan he was driving was hit by the
train and Stein was pinned under
meath the wreckage. The train was
stopped and the crew went back to
the scene of the accident.
First at Wreck
Mrs. Henry Harvey, who lives near
by. was the first at the wreck and
was trying to remove the injured
man when the train crew arrived. As
soon as possible the automobile was
turned over and Stein released and a
doctor was soon on the scene. After
giving first aid the doctor ordered the
injured mans removal TO the Web
ster Hospital where the fractured
skull was disclosed together with cuts
and bruises.
Stein rs one Of the most widely
known residents Of North Grosvenor-
dale. He is a popular member of the
Swedish lutheran Church, is a mem
Der of the choir and of the Luther
League. He is employed in a grocery
store and is unmarried.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-03
Attawaugan

Joseph Tatrault Is. recovering from
his recent Illness.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Aubin and son
spent the weekend IN Woonsocket.
Michael Grimshaw has moved from
the village 10 house on the Dayville
road.
Mrs. Laura Thyng has returned
home after spending a few weeks in
pawtucket
The mill shut down Saturday noon
tin Wednesday morning after New
Years Day
Charles Kosmaler Of Storrs College
l. spending the Christmas vacation at
his home here.
Mrs Walter Bruce has returned
homo from the Hartford Hospital
somewhat improved In health.
Mrs. George Fisher and Mrs. Henry
Lussier Of Fitchhurg. Mass, spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs George La
Fortune.
Mrs. Louise Garipey Of New York
City and Mrs. A. Gravel OF Putnam
visited Mrs. Joseph Tatrault one day
last week.
Henry Yeomans went 10 Durham,
Conn, with one OF the Judging teams 70
take part in the All Club poultry
club meeting on Friday and Saturday
Of last week.
Christmas exercises were held az the
NJ. y. church last week. Presents were
from the tree, Benjamin
Leonard acting as Santa Claus. The
children took part In the exercises.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-03
Pomfret Landing

1t was greatly regretted that Mr.
Perkins could not be present, but all
join in extending to him hearty
thanks for very enjoyable evening
Much credit is due Miss Brolkin, teach
er Of the school for a delightful pro-
gram that was such great success.
After the completion of the chill
dren's program Santa Claus appeared
and distributed many useful gifts. Not
only To the school children, but every
child In the neighborhood was given a
toy. orange and candy, and the evening
closed with a social hour in which all
enjoyed refreshments Of ice cream and
cake.
On Wednesday evening, December
10th. at Z o'clock the Landing school
held very enjoyable Christmas party.
Long before the appointed hour the
little school house was crowded to its
capacity with over-anxious parents
and friends to witness a very in
teresting and enjoyable program con
sisting Of songs. declarations and a
little Xmas playlet The scho0lroom
as prettily decorated with small
evergreen trees, and a large Christ
mas tree beautifully laden added 70 the
charm II the party For many years,
Mr.. G. Lawrence Perkins Of Pomfret
has given the Landing children a
Christmas party and this year, " pos
sihle il ~ elled all others
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-03
Grant Company Goes On
Air With Magic Buyers

Beginning with a special introduce
tory program Tuesday morning, jan
uary first the w. T. Grant Company
now goes on the air at 9:45 every
Monday. Wednesday and Friday over
stations WNAC Boston and WEAN
Providence. A distinctive orchestra
THE Magic Buyers" under the direc-
ton of Ricardo Sodero will be fea-
tured while thrift announcements will
be made by Jane Day.
Over ninety stores of the Grant
syndicate are located in New England
and viii share in sponsoring these
programs.
The w. T. Grant Company is
native New England Corncern, hav-
ing been founded in Lynn in 1906 by
William r. Grant of Maiden. The
w. L. Grant, whose sales this year
will exceed $55, 900, 900. now has 219
stores in 30 states. Over IS of the
head Office executives and store man
ayers are sons of New England.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-03
AFFAIRS ARE ADJOURNED
BECAUSE OF HOLIDAY

Because New Years eve has become
a time of fun-making in anticipation
Of the arrival Of the new year, and
New Years has become generally rec
ognized as a holiday, affairs usually
taking place this week were postponed.
The board Of directors of the Putnam
Chamber Of Commerce postponed their
meeting until next Monday night. The
indoor sports contest between the Elks
and the Masons was also put off a
week. The common council meeting the
first Tuesday in each month was adj
journed until next Tuesday evening.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-03
Abingdon

Mrs; William Murdoch is in Boston
for a short visit.
Mrs. William Gallup is at her home
during the Christmas vacation.
Ruel Young Of South Woodstock has
been visiting his aunt, Mrs. Fannie
Fuller
The Sheba Sheep Club met with
Charles and George Holbrook last Fri
day evening.
Miss Alice Rindge Of Eastford has
been spending a few days with Mrs.
Clifford Bowen.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Keeme and her
father. G.. II. Keeme. were in Green
Vile. r l.. last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. l.. Covell and chill
dren. Eleanor and Willis, Of Andover,
spent Christmas Day with Judge Co
veil
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Bowen enter
tanned Mr.. Bowen's father and moth
en-. Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ Bowen, also
Grover Bowen Of Eastford on Christ
mas Day.
Miss Mildred Stone, accompanied by
her mother, will leave Hartford about
the 10th of January for an extended
"trip to the West Indies, Panama Canal,
Colombia, Venezuela and the Island Of
Trinidad.
Stanley Amidon Of Norwich, Thorn
as Elliott Of Flint, Mich, james Eli
lott Of Storrs, Karl Whitehouse Of
Worcester, Catherine Holbrook Of Che
pachet, r. l., Virginia Paine Of Provi-
denee. Jane Haines Of New London,
Celia Kelley Of Brandon, John Kelley
of New York City. and Dorothy Hor-
ton Of Hartford are spending the holi-
DAYS az their respective homes.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-03
OuarteE Dairy
Injecting Friday

The secd1 quarterly dairy meet
ing Of the Eindham County Farm
avs AgsocihDn. will be held at Hamp
Ton GrangdE Iall. Friday. The dairy
committee Embers are, >. II. Peck
ta, chafan. Peter J Chabot,
Agdrew Hkmidon. The following
Is the pross
tO 40 4. L Control Of Contagious
csrget tR. Merrill, Dairy Spe-
.;slist SOD 1880 a. m Results
N the Cotesting Association Let
~ RaynHd r. Wing, County
Agent Putm. II 100 noon. basket
lnnch. i.it M. Feeding Dairy Cat
ie A r. Il brill, Dairy Specialist.
storrs: Q m. Calf Raising. Ray
mond +. H.. County Agent, Put
nam; 3 90 b. question box
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-03

with bounteous and a beautifully
decorated tree. Gifts were exchanged
and the old people were not forgotten
By their friends in this and other com
munities.
The many friends Of Mrs. Alfred
Griggs will be pleased TO hear Of her
steady Improvement. She is being
treated By DR.. Burleigh Of Worcester
a nerve specialist.
Mrs Rena Angel, daughter Of Mrs.
Alfred Griggs, is assisting her mother
in caring for the elderly people at The
Haven.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-03
PR4NG THE WIFE

weed-tell you what's the mat
,or Lee. don't praise your wife
enough. u If things don't go right,
.here's no tzrowling. Praise her ef-
snrts 10 IN whether they are sue
cessful or Women IKE praise ana
lots Of il.
I.ee-Alht. III remember H.
Iea fatkner. same day. My
aasr this liz lust lovelyl Its de-
Teions so much better than
.hose my her used to make. She
sauldn't A this pie II she tried a
: iee-L You've made fun Of
pie r. made, and now
II b. Is lovely.
ard Il came from the
never praised my cook
The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-03

Critic-To be frank, don't like
your picture; yet there is something
remarkable about it.
Durgans. the artist-It's sold, any
way.
Critic = Probably that's it The
Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-03

Alspice- Did ! ever tell you about
the awful fright got on my wedding
day?
Sage-Carefui, old fellow No mar
should speak that way about his wife.
BilIswiggle---H always was a had
egg, but nobody seemed to notice Il
while he was rich.
Dinklespoof- Yes. he was all right
until he was broke.--The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1929-01-03

Christmas eve at The Haven was
made very pleasant by the singing Of
carols by the members Of the Christian
Endeavor and the choir Of the Cengre-
eational church Mrs. T MorrI Muir
ray Of Boston provided The Haven