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Evening star., 1930-12-11
GIRL TAKES STAND
AGAINST SHEPARD
Former Sweetheart of Army
Officer Testifies at His
Trial in Wife's Death.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
KANSAS CITY. Kans., December IL.
Miss Grace Brandon, "a, San An
tonic stenographer, took the stand as a
government witness in Federal court
here today against her former sweet
neart, Maj. Charles A. Shepard, who
Is on trial for the alleged poison muir
der of his second wife, Mrs. zenana
Shepard.
After listening to witnesses relate in
open court yesterday how he showered
MISS Brandon with flowers, jeWelry, a
motor car, canary bird and express
Sions OF love, the major himself took the
stand.
Evidence Is Attacked.
With the jury excluded, counsel
argued the admissibility as evidence a
statement he made to Department of
justice agents in Denver March IT.
1880, concerning the death Of his wife
IN Fort Riley. Kans., 10 months pre-
vlously. The Denver interview preceded
ms arrest on fugitive warrant.
Inc 59-year-old Medical Corps Of
ncer, calm witness, asserted he made
the statement without considering the
possibility he might be accused of mur-
der. He added that an agent, S. j. Nc
Afee, observed:
Well, major, she (Miss Brandon)
turned you down, just as they all do
when you get in a JAM"
May Admit Statement.
Judge Richard J. Hopkins, presiding,
lntimatec he would permit introduction
OF the statement unless additional evi-
dence was presented, despite the asser-
ton OF defense counsel their clients
constitutional rights were violated.
ChNnnrA s4k1 I~x,A u
as morose alcoholic addict, was por-
trayed in a different light yesterday by
Mrs. Thomas Macdonald, wife of an
Army captain who lived in an apart
ment above the Shepard quarters at
Fort Riley
The majors wife, Mrs Macdonald
said, was "a very good looking woman.
well dressed, well groonned and fastid-
tous about her personal appearance.
Evening star., 1930-12-11
Senator 0verman Better.

The condition of Senator Overman of
North Carolina, who is suffering from
a cold and indigestion, was reported to-
day to be improved. He spent a restful
night and physicians have ordered that
he be kept quiet for several days.
Evening star., 1930-12-11
HERBERT HOOVER, IRIS,
HOUSE THEFT ADMITTED
By the Associated Press.

PASADENA, Calf, December H.
John G. Cradle, 81, last night told po-
lice he robbed 20 homes here, among
them taat of MIR. and MNs. Herbert
Hoover, ir., Cradle was unable to give
list of articles taken from the home
Of the Presidents son.
Evening star., 1930-12-11
RAIL UNIONS PLAN
CONCERTED DRIVE
FOR JOBLESS AID

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Evening star., 1930-12-11
1926 IN CAPITAL
LISTED AFFECTED
BY UNEMPLOYMENT

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Evening star., 1930-12-11
Asks Equal DistrIbution

between the Federal Government and
the government of the District OF CO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16

WOmen's Home CIub.-Regular meet
ing of the Women's Home Club of
North Beach was held on Tuesday eve
ming at the Thomas Circle Club. Plans
were made for the renovation of the
club house at North Beach In prepara-
ton for very busy Summer season.
Much interest is being taken in the
tenth annual card party and dance,
which will be held in the ball room of
the Arlington Hotel on February 28.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-16
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~~~~ now an 10000 acre
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creation paradise Of Lucerne lin. Quebec sponsored
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

The former Interstate Commerce
Commissioner and Mrs. Mark w. Pot
ter were the honor guests at luncheon
yesterday of DR.. and Mrs. Macpherson
Crichton, who entertained in their
home on H street.
DR.. and Mrs. Crichton have been Civ
ing series of Sunday luncheons. They
were hosts Sunday, March %, to Baron
and Baroness Won Bulow. who win sail
Thursday for Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Mrs. John D. McIlhenny accompanied
by her brother-in-law and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. G. A. Ziegler of Germantown
Pa, is again passing a few days at the
Wardman Park Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Langford Wheaton
Smith and Langford Wheaton Smith
IT., of Westwood, Calf, are the guests
of Mrs. Smiths parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Paul Leetch of Georgetown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31
SOCIETY
The Secretary of War, Mr.. Hurley Back
Today From Few Days Stay in
New York City.

Comdr. c. E. Battle was host to a
company of is at the dinner dance Sat-
urday evening at the Annapolis Roads
Beach and Tennis Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

A musical tea will be given in the
club of the American Association Of
University Women this afternoon aat
4:30 o'clock. Miss Penelope Tarwater
and Miss Rebecca Tarwater will sing a
group of Negro spirituals and Miss
Katherine Reed Elliott of the King
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward A. Hartman
have with them for few days the
formers niece, Miss Mary Wells Harri-
where she is a student in the freshman
class. Miss Hartman is the daughter
Of the Rev. DR.. Charles c. Hartman,
rector of st. Peters Episcopal Church
in Albany, N. Y, and Mrs. Hartman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

THE Fur Coat" from the italian Of
Dario Niccodemi, and a concert by
Giuseppe Bruno. There will be dancing
later in the evening
Mrs. p. de M. Barley has as her
guests in her apartment at the Carlton
Hotel, her nieces. Mrs. Arthur w. Neill
and Miss Mary Nash of Chestnut Hill.
Mass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. e. A. Gilmore of Manila
have been at the Dodge Hotel for some
time. Mr. Gilmore is vice governor of
the Philippine Islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

She wore q tailored ensemble Of oxford
gray with hat and accessories to match
and corsage bouquet of orchids. Her
only attendent was her ster-in-law,
Mrs. G. L. Gruber. who had costume
similar to that of the bride. Mr.. Robert
Parkman was best man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gruber left after the
reception for a short wedding trip and
after April Is will sbe at home at 1919
Seventeenth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene A. Perry of New
York City are at the Carlton for a few
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

The Commissioner General for Aus
tralta and Mrs. Herbert Brookes will
entertain at dinner this evening at the
Gotham in New York in honor Of Capt.
Sir Hubert and Lady wilkins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Mrs. William H. Nelson and her son
Mr.. William H. Nelson, jr., are passing
a short time at the Wardman Park
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

| MASS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse w. Nicholson en-
| tertained the members of the Chevy
Chase branch of the National League of
American Pen Women and their hus-
] bands at supper at their home last eve
| ming in honor of the national president,
i, Mrs. Clarence NJ. Busch, and the State
vice president Of Maryland, Mrs. Maria
Briscoe Croker.
Mrs. Mary Manning Gasch, we'll
known writer, will read some of her
own works at the regular weekly lunch
con OF the Zonta Club Wednesday. The
luncheon this week will be at the Raleigh
Hotel.
Miss Frances Gutelius has returned
from Boston, where she went to attend
the Brahms festival.
Mrs. F. r. Bailey of Elizabeth, N. j.,
is at the Wardnan Park Hotel for this
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Mendell of Malta
poisett, Mass, are spending several days
at the Dodge Hotel
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward p. Farley Of
New York City are at the Carlton for
brief stay, accompanied by their son,
Edward L Farley.
The president of Hood College, DR..
Joseph H. Apple, and Mrs. Apple and
Miss Mary Grace Helpenstein, the secre-
tary of the Hood Alumnae Association,
were guests of honor of the Hood Col
lege Club of Washington at luncheon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Italy America Society
To Present Play April 10.
The Italy-America Society Of Wash
ington has sent out cards for Thursday
evening, April 10, at $50 o'clock, In the
Mayhower Hotel, for performance of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

DR.. A. M. Peisch of Hanover, N. H,
who Is professor at Dartmouth College,
is in Washington and is staying at the
Potomac Park apartments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

ter, Miss Betty Ann Bird Of Kansas
City, will be at the Mayf1ower until
Thursday and will then leave for New
York for a short visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Miss Elizabeth A. williams and her
brother, Mr.. Edward E. Williams. of
Boston, are passing 10 days at the
Wardman Park Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Capt. and Mrs. Wilhelm Friedell en-
tertained q large party at the Saturday
evening dinner dance Of the Annapolis
Roads Beach and Tennis Club Their
guests included Capt and Mrs. William
p. Halsey, jr.; Comdr. w. C. Wickham,
Mrs. Henry Dinger, Mr.. and Mrs. Gray,
Lieut.. Comdr. and Mrs. j. NJ. Deem.
Capt. Ebele and Comdr. and Mrs. Paul
DashieIl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Mrs. James Carroll Frazer has sold
her place at Annapolis Roads to Mr..
and Mrs. w. w. Grtf1th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Saturday in Woodward d Lothrop's tea
room. Twenty members and five guests
attended the luncheon and the meeting
which followed. In the absence of the
president, Miss Isabel Nicely, the vice
president of the club took charge Of the
luncheon. Two undergraduates. Miss
Elizabeth Wanner and Miss Dorothy
Thomas were present, as well as several
out-of-town members, including Mrs.
Marvin Anderson, Miss Elsie Hammel
and Miss Dora Hughes.
The c. Y. w. class of the Calvary
Methodist Episcopal Church held ban
quet Saturday night in the main dining
room of the Cavalier Hotel. There were
about rs persons present. DR.. Sexton
was the speaker of the evening and en-
tertained with moving pictures of the
mountain districts of Virginia, and Mrs.
Richard Thrush sang several solos. Mrs
Robert E. Bondy, retiring president, and
Mrs. Harry A. King, new president, were
also speakers. Mrs. Meitzler was in
charge of arrangements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Mai. Gen. and Mrs. Robert Lee Bull
lard entertained at dinner last evening
at the Plaza in New York. They will
leave shortly for motor trip IN the
South.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Mrs. Arthur S. Bird and her daugh-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Col. Wade H. Cooper will be host to
q large company this afternoon at q
musicale at 4:3o o'clock followed by tea
at the Maydower Hotel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

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Ridgeway-Gruber
Wedding Yesterday.

Ridgeway- Gruber
Wedding Yesterday.
Miss Mary Gladys Gruber, daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Gruber, and
Mr.. Richard o. Ridgeway, jr., son of
Mr.. and Mrs Ridgeway of Miami, Fla,
were married yesterday afternoon. The
Rev. DR.. Wills off1ciated in the Church
of the Epiphany at o'clock and a
reception followed at Wardman Park
Hotel. Mr.. Thomas Spence, organist,
played the wedding music.
The bride was given in marriage by
her brother Mr.. Grantham L. Gruber.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Mendell Of Malta.
poisett, Mass, are spending several day.
at the Dodge Hotel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

The second counselor Of the italian
embassy and Signora Catalani enter
tanned a company of 20 at the Club
Chantecler supper dance Saturday eve
ming for Signorina Vittoria Catalani.
The guests included Mr.. and Mrs. Ches-
ter Snow, Miss Betty Thorp, Miss 10
randa Prochnik, Miss Elsie Ekengren
and Mr.. L. G. van Hoorn, counselor OF
the Netherlands legation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Newton Centre, Mass, to the South.
Mrs Ernest Walker Smith of Farming
ton, Conn.,, is at the Carlton for several
days, accompanied by her daughter,
Miss Barbara Hope Smith, and her son,
Ernest Walker Smith, jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Mrs. Sydney A. Cloman has returned
from California, accompanied by Mrs.
Henry Sturgis of London and Miss
Helen Campbell of Los Angeles. niece
of Mrs. Cloman.
Mrs. Sturgis will sail for England the
end of April after spending the Winter
in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31
Engagement of Miss Hedrick
To Lieut.. Cox Of Interest Here

To Lieut.. Cox of Interest Here.
Maj. and Mrs. l.. H. Hedrick of Fort
Riley, Kan, announced the engagement
of their daughter Lois to Lieut.. Jo-
seph w. Cox, ir.. also OF Fort Riley, at
dinner Saturday, March %. The
wedding will take place in the post
chapel Wednesday, May 20. Lieut.. Cox
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph w.
Cox of this city.
Maj. and Mrs. Hedrick were stationed
in Washington for FIVE years previous
to going to Fort Riley, and have many
friends here.
Among the Washingtonians and for
mer WashingtonianS at the announce
ment dinner were Miss Jane Crosby,
daughter of Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Her
bert B. Crosby; Miss Marion Morgan,
Miss Katherine Morris, Miss Anne Van
Malta, Miss Anne Cox, formerly Of
Washington. and Lieut.. and Mrs. G. l..
Ruffner the latter formerly Miss Eliza
beth Morris of Washington. daughter
Of Col and Mrs. w. v. Morris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

The Minister of Greece and Nine.
Simopoulos are spending few days in
New York, having gone there to attend
a reception last evening in the seth
Regiment Armory, in celebration Of the
centennial of the independence of mod
ern Greece. They are expected to re-
turn to washington Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Representative and Mrs. Roy O..
Woodruff entertained at dinner last
evening, their guests being Representa-
tive z. w. Sproul, DR.. and Mrs. George
w. Calver and Mr. Gutzon Borglum, the
r1nkHd sciIlYntnr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31
Spanish Ambassador and
Sonora de Padilla Hosts.

The Ambassador Of Spain and Sonora
de Padilla were hosts at luncheon yes
terday at the Annapolis Roads Beach
and Tennis Club. Thels guests num-
bered 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

THE Secretary of War, Mr.. Patrick
j. Hurley returned to Washing
ton this morning from several
4 DAYS stay In New York. He
was the honor guest at re-
ception yesterday afternoon given by
the American Irish Historical Society.
The Secretary of Commerce and Mrs.
Lamont have as their guests their SON
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chauncey Belknap of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Mrs. F. r. Bailey of Elizabeth N. j.,
is at the Wardman Park Hotel for this
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

The Ambassador of Chile Senior Don
Carlos G. Davila, will go to New York
tomorrow, where he will remain until
Saturday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-31

Miss Frances Gutelius has returned
from Boston, where she went to attend
the Brahms festival.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-16
Pomfret Landing

Mir. and Mrs E. Newton Searles and son Robert were in Boston last Thursday on a business trip.
 Fordyce Hilton of Hartford spent the weekend with his wife in Good year and also his parents, Mir. and Mrs Roswell Hilton.
 Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Grimes, who have been spending two weeks in Maine. have returned to spend some time with Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Grimes and family.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edgar Wickdall and son Junior of New York City spent the weekend with Mir and Mrs. Hans Anderson and family. On returning to the city Mrs. Mathilda Pearson, who has been spending the summer with her daughter Mrs. Hans Ander- son and Mrs. Henry Peterson of Pom fret Center, accompanied them.
 Mrs. Hans Anderson entertained fourteen at dinner last Sunday. Those attending were Mir. and Mrs. Edgar Wickdall and son Junior. of New York City. Mrs. Mathilda Pear son also of New York City, MT. and Mrs. Henry Peterson and sons Stan lev and John of Pomfret Center, and Mr. and Mrs. Archille Gregoire and infant son Waiter of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-16
AttaWaugan

Vincent Adams has been seriously i'll.
 A son was born to Mir. and Mrs Stevens October II.
 Mir. and Mrs. K. LHomme and friends of Worcester spent the week end at their camp here.
 The Ladies Aid society will meet at the church Thursday evening Sat urday afternoon they will have a rummage sale in the church vestry
 The Women's Foreign Missionary society met at the home of Mrs. Eastwood last Thursday afternoon. There was fine attendance and an excellent program rendered.
 Sunday at the NJ E. church Sun day School hour and also at the Ep- worth League in the evening, Miss Grace Dusenberry. of White Plains, N. |. gave very interesting account of her travels in Labrador last sum- mer.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-16

J. Richard Carpenter and family of Putnam called on local and vicini- tv friends Sunday afternoon.
 Mir. and Mrs. George French visit ed Rev. and Mrs. P. s, Collins. for merly of Eastford at Cromwell last week.
 Poultry raisers complain of too frequent depredations by foxes. Joe Gnrley shot beautiful specimen of the red variety on Friday.
 Mir. and Mrs N Waldo Kennedy were the guests of Pawtucket friends on Monday In the evening Mir. Ken nedy was entertained by Pawtucket lodge. Loyal Order of Moose.
 In company with Rev. and Mrs Walter E Lanphear from Chaplin, Mir. and Mrs. N. Waldo Kennedy plan to leave Friday of this week by auto for Melbourne Beach, Fla. where they will spend the wintry months in search of improved bodily health.
 The Ioud-speaking radio which. through the courtesy of John Smith of the state highway department, has provided such excellent service al General Lyon Tavern the past sea- son, alike for guests and the gener- al public. was removed Friday to Phoenixville. where 1t will entertain and instruct the pupils and people in that community Mir. Smiths thought fulness is greatly appreciated.
 Several special Sunday dinner parties were given at General Lyon | ant taied Mrs. Myra II. Lyon of North Windham. Mrs. Harriet Hammond, Mrs F. Martin and Warren F. Keith of Eastford. Miss Esther Harmon had as guests Miss Susan Van Vert and Miss Ethel Gardner Williman- tic was represented by Mir. and Mrs. John Loonick and Juliet Tayon. Miss Hazel F. Jones of Hartford and Mir. and Mrs. Harry Smith of North Windharn.
Putnam patriot., 1930-10-16
EASTFORD NEWS

Robert w Ward of Saybrook was in town Thursday
 The state highway from Eastford to Phoenixville Is being put in good shape by Foreman Twist and work men for winter wear.
 Mrs. k. F. O. Connoe of Newport. k. l.. Past Deputy Grand Regent of the L. o. O. M., was the weekend guest of Mrs. N W. Kennedy.
 The minstrel show given here last week for the benefit of the Putnam Nurses Home Fund was repeated at Warrenville Friday evening for the benefit of the Community club. some $50 being cleared.
 Mir. and Mrs. Louis Reeves of Putnam. Mir. and Mrs. r. II. Cady and Mir. and Mrs. H. D. Cady and Mrs H. D. Kennedy of Providence were among the Sunday dinner guests at the Inn.