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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16
Tablet Is Approved
On Press Building
As Historic Marker

The permanent committee on
marking historic sites has been
authorized by the District Com
missioners to place on the
National Press Club Building a
tablet with the following words
National Press Building. Cor
ner stone laid April 6, 1926. by
President Calvin Coolidge. Build
ing covers site of the Ebbit House.
where resided President william
Mckinley while serving In Con-
gress, and other notable men,
inducing such distinguished SOL
diers and sailors as Rogers. Far
ragut. Worden. Candy, Thomas,
Porter. Winsiow. Boggs, Case and
Drayton. The building also covers
a part of historic newspaper row.
Erected by the permanent
committee on marking historic
sites
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16
WRITES TO ROVER
IN HAYNES CASE
Mrs. Chambers Tells Pros.
ecutor He Refused" to
Hear Her Claims.

Contending that District ATTORNEY
Leo A. Rover has. but a short time
ago, refused TO grant me an interview, .
Mrs. Louise r. Chambers, widow, living
at the Wardman Park Hotel, made
available to the newspapers last night
copies of = letter which she said she
sent yesterday to Mr.. Rover In the case
Of Henry ". Haynes, former president
of the Farmers ~ Mechanics Bank Of
Georgetown. whom she sued last week
on charge Of dissipating her fortune
Mrs Chambers In her letter asks that
Mr.. Rover now take some action to
bring charges against Haynes in the
courts or that If he take no such ac-
ton, he notify me Of his intention In
writing"
District Attorney Rover. at his home
last night. said that he has not as yet
received the letter. He said that he re-
ceived report from the Controller of
the Currency of the Treasury Depart
ment on the Haynes case and then
asked the auditors OF the Department OF
Justice to 60 over the whole case. Very
recently. Mr.. Rover said he has re-
ceived an involved report from the De-
partment OF Justice auditors. This. he
said. Is now being thoroughly investi-
gated as 1t involves quite A. number of
transactions and extends over long
period OF time.
In answer to the accusation Of Mrs
Chambers that he refused" to grant
her an interview. Mr.. Rover explained
that she got in touch with his secretary
and was informed that the district at
torney did not think anything could be
gained at that time by an interview. as
he had the whole case In q more order-
possible for an individual to put It.
Should II be determined, after care
full sitting Of the case. that there Is
basis for further action on his part, Mr..
Rover said he proposes to call Mrs.
Chambers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16
WOMAN PURSUES BROTHERS
ASSAHANT, BRAVING GUN
Drives OFF White Man Attempting to Rob
Colmar Manor. Md. Gas Station
Operator.

The courage and presence of mind
of Mrs. Linda Bohannon Of IS M
street. who pursued an assafant OF
her brother despite the danger of gun
fire. are credited by Richard Shreve
with having saved him from fatal
injury last night.
Shreve, 55-year-old proprietor Of a
filling station at Colmar Manor. Md.
was attacked near his home by an
unidentified white man about Q o'clock.
On his person was the days receipts
from the gas station. Shreve was felled
by several blows struck with an auto
mobile crank. His sister. visiting in
the house, ran to the door. and Shreve's
assailant, seeing her. ran.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16
TWO ESCAPE DEATH
AS AUTO SK|DS INTO
CREEK BY ROADSIDE
Both Able to Keep Heads
Above Water, but Held in Car
by Closed Doors.
MAN AND WIFE HURT
SERIOUSLY IN CRASH
Machine Leaves Road After Side.
swiping Truck and 0verturn.
ing Near Forestville.

r. ]. Gray of Washington and Wade
w Courtney OF Richmond narrowly
escaped death yesterday afternoon when
their car skidded of the Jefferson Davis
Highway below Alexandra. Va,
plunged into Hunting Greek and was
nearly submerged in the water.
by standing up In the machine they
kept their heads. above water, but we're
unable to open the doors and escape.
william Harper of Wallace, N. C.,
and william r. Roat. 701 South Pat
rick street, Alexandria, who were driv-
ing past, halted their cars and swan
to the sunken car from which they
pulled Gray and Courtney through a
window and assisted them to shore.
Fergess Bonds In Excitement.
Harper. however. according to a re-
port to Alexandria police, suffered more
than o wetting from his hurried plunge
into the creek to rescue the stranded
pair. He was carrying two bonds to
Robert e. Cooper of Wallace, N. c.,
representing Is and 10 shares, respec-
lively. in Republic Truck Co. stock and,
fearing they might be stolen while he
was In the creek, he hastily handed
them to an unidentified woman stand
ing on the road before he leaped to
the rescue.
Due to the excitement of the rescue,
he got back in his car and. drove of,
remembering later what he had done
with the bonds, he reported. He drove
back to the creek but by that time the
custodian OF the bonds had left the
scene.
II was thought that the woman had
seen Harper drive away from the place
Of the accident and, unable to hail
him, would mail the package to the
owner, whose name and address were
on the envelope.
Meanwhile, Gray and Courtney had
gone TO Washington.
Man and wife Injured.
Paul Duvall, $40 East Peyton avenue,
Potomac. Va. is In a critical condition
ct Casualty Hospital, and his 26-year-
old wife, Lois, suffered injuries which
may prove fatal when the machine in
which they were riding left the road
after sideswiping truck near For
restville, Md, last night and over
turning.
Duvall who IL not expected TO re-
snver suffered possible fractured
skull conclusion Of the brain. numer-
Gus contusions and decorations to the
face and head and possible internal In
iuries. 90 s..
His wife, whom physicians at the in
atitution say may recover. suffered con-
sussion of the brain, severe body bruises
and possible internal injuries A
1-year-old child who was riding with
them at the time Of the accident, es-
capped uninjured and was taken to the
home.
Picked lip ny Passerhy.
The injured couple was picked np IN
the passing automobile Of Herman
Moore of Landover, Nd, and taken TO
the hospital where they we're treated by
DIR, Louis .Jiynal of the hospital staff.
The machine was almost demolished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16
DELAY AIRPORT DECISION.

No decision has been reached by the
Joint Congressional Airport Commission
as to location 0f proposed airport facili.
ties for washington. Senator Bingham
chairman of the commission, said yes
terday
He reiterated the statement that the
question Of location is being left for
determination after the funds have
beer appropriated and the cost al
various suggested sites has been ascer-
tanned and weighed In connection with
the advantages and disadvantages ei
each proposed locality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16
Swans Considered for Rejecting Pool
As Park Officials Study Care Of Birds

ticuIarly from dogs and from Potomac
River rats when the birds are young,
Col. Grant yesterday decided to pur-
chase IL peafowis for the Lincoln Me-
mortal area and awarded the contract
to the low bidder. w. J.. Mackelsen of
Yardley, Pa, who agreed to furnish the
3 years of age and are coming into full
plumage. The SIX peacocks and six
hens will be used as the nucleus Of a
set OF birds to be placed In the various
parks II the program u successful
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16

There he goes" cried the wounded
man. Get HIM" Mrs. Bohannan
promptly set out in pursuit. She
stopped when the man drew what
she thought was pistol. but nailed
passing automobile and urged tne &C
cupants to continue the chase. inv
man escaped. =.
Meanwhile, Shreve had been taken 70
Sibley Hospital. He suffered from hve
c,Its on the head and physicians VINO
treated him described his CONDITION rs
undetermined.
Shreve was attacked about two years
ago after leaving the gasoline STATION
cut succeeded in fighting two men on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16
VIRGINIA GARDEN CLUB
REFLECTS MRS. SMITH
Organization will Restore Famous
Gardens at Home Of
Robert =. Lee.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
STAUNTON. Va. June lS.--Mrs.
Herbert McKelden Smith of this city
was unanimously reelected president
OF the Garden Club of Virginia at the
annual convention In winchester.
Others chosen are: First vice presi-
dent. Mrs. Kenneth L. Gilpin, Boyce
second vice president. Mrs. Walter
Martin. Norfolk: corresponding secre-
tary, Mrs. j. Sharshall Grasty. Char
lottesville: recording secretary treasurer,
Mrs. Charles Evans, Danville.
The club voted to undertake the
restoration of the gardens at stat
ford, Westmoreland County, home Of
Gen. Robert z. Lee, and named Mrs.
Fairfax Harrison committee chairman.
Visitors from Virginia and other
States paid $4,000 in admission fees to
Colonial estates during Historic Garden
week In Virginia to raise funds for the
desperation of the Kenmore Gardens
at Fredericksburg The convention of
Garden Clubs Of Virginia will be enter
tanned in 1890 by the James River Club
Of Richmond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16
MANY RADIO STATIONS
GET LICENSE RENEWAL
wRC Among Those Granted Longer
Period to operate-Four
Cut From Air.

The operating license Of WRC ard
. large number of other broadcastinR
stations were renewed to july 81 by the
Federal Radio Commission yesterday,
The licenses Of these stations were not
extended for various reasons In the
weneral renewals of April 80.
The commission ut the same time
ordered four stations off the air for
violation of regulations. These are
wICC. Easton. Conn. WAGM,' ROYAL
Oak. Mich; KwYO, Laramie, wyo
and KFwK, Oakland, Calf.
The license of WRC was not renewed
April 30 because New Jersey station
applied for its wave length. The action
of the commission yesterday. however
assures wRC of continued occupancy
of the ESQ kilocycle channel until
August /.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16
Oldest Baker Dead.

CUMBERLAND, Md, June Is tSpe-
ciaD Charles M. Pferdeort, Cumber-
lands Oldest baker. native Of Pitts
burgh, died ut his home here. He was
rs years old. He had been In the bak-
ing business here for many years and
when he discontinued 1t, he took charge
Of the postal substation at Center and
Valpley streets. where his bakery was To-
Gated He Is survived by his widow.
Mrs Margaret Pferdeort, and one
daughter, Mrs. J. M. Flick at home.
He is also survived by a sister. Mrs.
Elizabeth Angles. Terre Haute. Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16
PURSES SNATCHED
FROM TWO WOMEN
Mrs. william p. InEham's Wrist
sprained When Colored Man
Escapes With $50 Haul.

Mrs william p Ingham Of 1925 Six
heenth street, had her purse, containing
$50 In currency and several pieces OF
iewelry. snatched from her by colored
man, while walking along r street be-
tween Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets
early last night. The receptacle was
ierked from her with such force that
her wrist was sprained.
The robbery occurred nearly IN me
place and manner of several robberies
in the past several months. As in the
other instances, the man ran down an
allev and escaped.
Mrs. Anna Whetnore Of 2lo street.
who stated that someone terked her
purse containing SIS from her while
she was standing in crowd In the 900
block Of Louisiana avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16

Lieut.. Col. U. s. Grant, I'd, director
OF the ONCE of public buildings and
public parks Is studying a proposal to
place swans on the rejecting pool of
the Lincoln Memorial,
Officials of Col. Grants once are In
consultation with Smithsonian Institu-
ton oficials at the Geological Park to
secure information about the feeding
and care of swans. Col. Grant foresees
problems to be met In conjunction with
the keeping Of birds In the parks, par
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16
HEART ATTACK is FATAL
TO WORLD WAR VETERAN
Thomas a. walsh 0ies Suddenly
81 Home After Becoming
Ill at Meal.

Thomas q. Walsh, 43-year-old World
war veteran, died suddenly at his home
at 1929 Monroe street last night. after
having been taken. Ill at the dinner
table. His death was attributed to
heart disease.
Efforts of FIRE rescue squad No. 2 and
DIR. L. D. Mccarthy to revive him werc
futile.
walsh. who Is survived by his
mother. Mrs. James r. Walsh, was the
aon of DIR. James r. Walsh, who before
his death was = practicing physician
IN Washington for a number Of years
and formerly lived at sol New Jersey
avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-16
Epworth League to Confer.

FRONT ROYAL, Va. June Is tSpe-
ciaD THE Spring institute of the Win
chester district will be held at the
Methodist Church in Front Royal Tues
day. June 1s. The purpose of this in
stitute Is to get all leagues In line for
the Summer assembly at Massanetta
Springs. July e-iA.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
st. Mary's Church

Special music has been arranged fer two masses at St. Mary's church Christmas morning. The choir and twelve piece orchestra under the direction of Joseph Belair will sing two different masses at both the six o'clock and he nine o'clock masses. The choir and orchestra has been in rehearsal for some time and a sol emnlly impressive program has been arranged.
 The two masses to be rendered are the solemn mass of St. Seeelia, by Charles Gounod. and Korman's mass in honor of the Blessed Saerement. The offertory number will be "Christ is Born, Christmas anthem, by NJ. A. Melvi Miss Rose Metras will be at the organ.
 Mrs. Louzon will sing for a solo, Gloria. The soloists for the masses will bo as follows: Credo, Miss Wilda Lucier. Edgar Lueier, Henry Tru- deau, Henry Vadnais, H. Bonin.
 Sanctus. Lionel Laroque.
 Benedictus, Miss Fabiola Beau dreault.
 Agnus Dei, Miss Estelle Beau dreault.
 The orchestra will play two march es one for the professional and the other for the reeessional.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
TWENTY QUESTIONS
 TO BE ANSWERED
Here is What the Census Takers Will Ask Housewives in Talk
 ing Population Count in April

Putnam housewives can gain some idea of the questions they are going to have Co answer about their families next year by glaneing at the queries census enumerators will ask when taking the population count next April.
 Every man. woman and child in Putnam will coma in for his share of attention. and the burden of answer ing these census questions is going Co fall upon the homemakers. for the male heads of the families will be largely absent at work when Che emu merators knock at the doors.
 Here are the questions which the enumerators will propound. according to a schedule just completed by the census bureau:
 The Questionaire
 l. Relationship to head of family. including q statement as to the heme of each family.
 2. Whether home is owned or rent ed.
 s.value of home. if owned. and monthly rental. if rented.
 1. Radio set7
 [. Does this family live on farm7
 6. Sex. [. Color. s. Age at last birthday.
 9. Marital condition. 10. Age at first marriage.
 II. Attended school or college any time since September 1, 1929?
 12. Whether able to read or write.
 IS. Place of birth.
 IA Place of birth of father.
 15 Place of birth of mother.
 I6 Mother tongue of each foreign born person.
 IT. Year of immigration to the United States.
 Is. Whether naturnlized.
 10. Whether able to speak English.
 20. Occupation of each gainful worker.
 2l. Industry in which employed.
 %. Whether employer, or employ ee. or working on own account.
 23. Whether actually at work.
 24. Whether veteran of the Unit cd States military or naval forces; and for each veteran, in what war or ex- petition served.
 Answers te these questions will be sought for every member of every family in the entire nation when the enumerators. armed with pencil and pad. next April commence one of the biggest jobs which Uncle Sam under takes every ten years.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Bap,ls, Church

The Christmas Tree exercises for the intermediate, junior, primary and beginners departments will be held on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock.
 The Christmas service will be held Sunday at 10.3O. J. Wallace Smith, Director of Music, and Walter F. Dodge. organist. The chorus choir with several solcists will render the Christmas cantata, "The Story of Bethlehem" by Spence. The organ selections by Mfr Dodge will be, "Fes- tival March" by Best; Noel Eeos- sais," by Guilmant; and Grand Chorus" by Dubois. A brief message, "The Joys of Christmas"
 The Christmas Pageant, entitled "The Messiah" by Professor Corliss, will be given by the church school and the choir on Sunday evening at six o'clock. under the direction of Miss Edith C. Bowen. Nine scenes with beautiful lighting effects arranged by William F. Moss will present the sacred story. The cast of the pageant is as follows:
 Annunciator. Mrs. Harry W. Thompson; Abraham, Henry l. Cen verse; Naomi, Miss Helen r. heach Ruth. Miss Audrey M Baker. Orpah, Miss Hazel NJ. Ames; David, Thaddeus F. Pitkin; Isaiah, Arthur F. Smith Jeremiah Ear r.. Johnson; Micah, Merton W Ames; Angel, Mrs Ralph W. Spencer; other angels, Gladys Evans. FL abeth Thompson, Mary Bishop. Winifred Leavestrom, Fran. ees Cutler; Zacharias, Carlton W. Durfee; Mary. Mrs. James W. Hall shepherds. Merton W. Ames. Earl F. Johnson, Arthur A PFeulx; Marcus W3Niaaa A. Converse; Herod, Charles r. Richardson; Caspar, Oscar Leaves trom; Balthazar, Dr. Harry W. Thompson.
 The pageant properties committee Warren s. Ames, chairman. The music will be rendered by the choir, directed by J. Wallace Smith.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
CHRISTMAS SUNDAY
 IN THE CHURCHES
Special Programs and Special Music and Exercises Decem- Der 22nd.
Congregational Church


 Christmas will be observed on Sun day, December 22nd at the Congrega- tional church with services at l045, l2 o'clock and at '.
 The service of worship will be held at the usual hour, 10. 45 a. m, and the minister. Rev James F English will be the preacher. The combined junior and senior choirs numbering sixty voices will anthem. "The Story of the Christ Child" by Shepperd and the two carols, We Three Kings of Orient Are" and Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella The senior choir will sing the Christmas anthem. God From on High Hath Heard" by Turner.
 Church School Service
 The church school Christmas ser vice will be held at i2 o'clock noon and will consist Of exercises by members of the different departments. In the beginners department Waiter Hall and Elizabeth Keith will give recita- tions and the entire department will sing the song Away in a Manger D The primary children sing the carol Holy Night" Dorothy Bacon will re- cite Christmas Gifts" and Miss Edith Dingwall's class will give a concert recitation entitled Christmas Carol. ? In the junior department the children will sing the two songs. Tt Came Upon a Midnight Clear" and 70 Little Town of Bethlehem" For the intermediates Ruth Bradley will play Country Garden" by Percy Granger and Pau line Rawley and Dorothy Mansfield will sing Whispering Hope" Boys from this department plan to present a service called the Five Pointed Star Service. The senior girls, Beatrice Sochor and Marie Trowbridge will give a Christmas dialog. A special offering will be taken for lights in the chapel, parlor and gymnasium. Robert Shippee. Allan Hall. Janet English and Deborah Lown will serve as col lectors.
 Evening Service
 The evening service will be one of Christmas music. The famous cantata. ''The Star of Bethlehem" by E. Flax ington Harper will be sung by large chorus choir under the direction of Mrs. Edwin l.. Robinson. The lead lHE solNtHt1 VIII oe " itiitih fs v AfaA Q on. bass of Putnam: George N. Curtis. tenor of Fitehburg, Mass 1; Mrs. F. Leslie Beebe, alto and Miss Corrinne Wilson. soprano, of Putnam. An instrumental ensemble composed Of Mrs. Charles L. Torrey. violin Walter ". Rich, fiutei Gertrude C. Warner. cello; Mrs. Katherine E. Lown, piano and Kenneth C. Sharpe. organ will play "Agnus Dei" by Bizet and "Songe D'Enfant" by Gabriel Marie. 4 ladies trio composed of Mrs. Edwin L. Robinson. first soprano; Miss Polly Barber. second soprano and Mrs. Emil J. Benoit, alto will sing the Be- lection Rest Holy Child by schneek- CT,
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Methodist Church

Christmastide will be fttingly ob- served Sunday. At the morning ser vice there will be a Christmas sermon bv the pastor. Rev J. +. Duxbury, and the following music: Processional hymn. O Come All He Faithful an. them. There Were Shepherds. Vincent; mems chorus. The Star in the Christ mas Sky. Ramler; hymns, There's . Song in the Air. and Brightest and Best
 The evening program at o'clock will be given by the Sunday School and choir as follows:
 Hymn 107, Joy to the World, con greEati0n; prayer, pastor; recitation, The Light of a Star, Martha Shaw; recitation, Long Ago, Phyllis Bell recitation. Do You Hear the Christ Child. Muriel Litchfeld. anthem, He Shall Reign Forever. Simper, choir recitation, Christmas Weather, Don- ald Lowry: recitation, The Christmas Vision, Junior Rothwell; song, Away in a Manager, Primary classi recita- ton, Why Christmas Comes, Florence Watson; recitation. To Welcome Jesus June Morse; recitation, Wonder, Patricia Shaw; mems chorus, No Room in the Inn, Wilson; exercise, Glorious Christmas, Doreen Ledger, Richard RamspOt. Marylyn Lowry, John Shurtleff. Helen Shurtleff, Vir- ginia Clifford, Florence Watson; recita- tion. A Happy Day, Frank MeNally; hymn l13, Angels from the Realms of Glory. congregation; recitation, At Christmas. Malcolm Shurtleff: recita- tion, There's Light. Russell McNally song, Precious Jewels. Primary class recitation. A Telephone Call to Santa, Martha Shaw; recitation, The Christ mas Star, Barbara Fox; recitation, Christmas Wish, Winnie LitehfieId
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
FIREMEN RECEIVE CHECK
 FROM JOHN M. TATEM

John NJ. Tatem. Egstford. has sub stantially acknowledged his appreci- alton of the services of the Williman- tie fire department when the factory of the . Si Tatem < Sons Handle Co.,. burned, by sending check for 500 to be applied to the department's 's pension fund.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19

Christmas carol or solo. recitation Star of the Earth, Bas bara Mansfield; {; recitation, Christmas Joy. Sybil Keech. recitation, The Norman Baron, William stockdale; offering for world service; hymn i14. Holy Night. congregation; hencdie.ion. pastor.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Thought. Great Power

II is the habitual thought that frames Itself Into our life II affects as even more than our intimate so. einl relations do. -J. ". Teal.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Double stsnaara

To wife n husband isn't worth much around home. Lgt is always worth twice as much as what he gets where he is employed. Toledo Blade
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
Don't Arg1e

The only thing ns hard 10 win as fame and fortune is an argument with the dearest little wOman in the world"-Cinelnnat Enquirer.
Putnam patriot., 1929-12-19
.nnriallre" lhe Thouehi

A colored woman phoned relative thus: "Rfudder Jonathan died yestid' dy and tomorrow eyenin' we is gwine 10 funernllze Pathfinder Mag
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-10-25
De Pauw Lineup
Still Uncertain
Due to Injuries

PJ Times Special
GREENCASTLE, Ind, Oct. 25.-
With weather conditions keeping
the De Paw Tigers from regular
heavy practice for the Franklin en-
counter here Saturday, Coach
Hughes still was uncertain today
who would start against the Bap-
lists.
Stegall, sophomore center, prob
ably will be out of the lineup. Ste
gall received an injured knee in
the Purdue tilt. Leahy, tackle, has
a bad shoulder; Struck, the other
tackle, has an infected eye, and
Van Ripper, regular quarterback. has
a fractured wrist. With the Butler
game only a little more than a
week away, the Tigers are being
pointed toward this contest.
Saturday will be Boy Scout day on
the De Paw campus and Scouts
from the Terre Haute district will
be guests of the university.