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Evening star., 1930-12-07
DYNAMITE SMASHES
HUGE DIST|LLERY
Flying SquadronS Bring First
Week to Climax With
Surprise Raid.

The first week of the intensive drive
of Federal prohibition agents against
Southern Maryland distillers drew to q
close yesterday with a flourish.
Outstanding in the preliminary re-
ports was an account of the seizure of
an immense still in full operation three
miles west of La Plata by flying squad
of agents from Washington led by
Joseph r. Brewer. Incomplete reports
disclosed success had marked numerous
other raids in st. Marys, Charles and
Prince Georges Counties.
The campaign is in line with plans Of
Col. Amos w. w. Woodcock the pro-
hibition director, to arm himself with
detailed information from Southern
Maryland in order that he may be pre-
pared to overcome anticipated congress
sional opposition to his request for a
La ger enforcement appropriation and
more agents. He will demand $2.2OO.-
600 additional funds and 500 more
agents.
Outlook Is Captured.
William r. Blanford, acting deputy
administrator of the fourth district. has
been In active charge of the Southern
Maryland movement. Between 20 and
Is agents divided into crews of three
or four men each have been combinQ
the three counties for manufacturing
plants.
Several operators of the La Plata
plant escaped when warned of the ap-
proach of the flying squad by their
Lookout, Harry Day, colored 81 years
OLD, stationed at the top of hill near
by. Day was captured in a 200-yard
foot race with several of the agents
He later was released under 81 500 bond
after arraignment before a Justice of
the peace of chargs of manufacturing
and possessing whisky. He will be
given hearing January in Baltimore
before United States commissioner.
Blast Destroys Plant.
The still was discovered nesting at
the edge of a brook which ripnles
through a remote forest A steady
stream OF rye liquor was gushing
from a hose leading from a battery OF
wooden tanks. There was no roof to
protect the plant and "a boxes of mash
from the elements. A large touring car
parked a short distance away was
loaded with supplies. The automobile
was confiscated.
Examination disclosed the still was
Of 200 gallon capacity. Day told the
raiders his employers had been making
an average of 400 gallons Of liquor q
day.
Included In the property dynamited
by the raiders was 1876 gallons of liquor
$4,000 gallons of mash, 81 cases OF
empty jars, 1,500 pounds of sugar. 100
pounds of yeast, a 30-horsepower boiler
a ton OF coke, l25 feet Of copper col
and a powerful pump.
Evening star., 1930-12-07
Missionary Is Dead.

NEW YORK, December R.-Rev.
j. H. Judson, for A years a Presby-
terian missionary in China died last
night at his home here
Evening star., 1930-12-07

DR.. Eugene L. Swan, president of the
American Social Hygiene Association,
has devised plan to save men from
marrying nagging wives.
In choosing a mate, DR.. Swan told
group Of 80 prospective husbands at
the Y. M. c. A. Thursday night, 1t is
important to inquire into the home en-
vironment of the bride-to-be before
making definite proposal of marriage.
girl who has been brought up IN a
home where there is constant domestic
discord is most likely to carry on the
traditions of her family when she
enters home of her own, the noted
psychologist declared. If the girls
mother has been in the habit of nag
ging, and if the father, too has added
to the squabbling, the chances are
greatly against the girl in her own
pursuit Of marital bliss.
knowledge Advised.
DR.. Swan advised the young men 10
know their sweethearts thoroughly"
before popping the vital question, and
to know, furthermore, whether the
prospective mother-in-law Is "lovable
and charming" and whether the future
father-in-law has a good reputation
not only in the home, but in the COM
munity.
The man should inquire even into
such personal things as his prospective
father-in-law's credit neutrality-suspicious.
he pays his bills promptly or not. DR..
Swan stated.
One out OF every six marriages ends
in divorce-"a public confession Of dis
cord" the speaker said. He said the
two chief reasons for divorce are
economics and sex" He defined these
Evening star., 1930-12-07
Births Reported.

The following births have been re-
ported to the Health Department ir
the last "a hours:
Clark and Geneva Dunn, girl twins.
Joseph F. and Mary M. Cain. boy twins.
Clarence A. and Beulah NJ. CARRIER, boy.
Alvin s. and Laura M Sanford, boy.
0regoTy J. and Lillian G. BuBsink, boy.
Frederick K. and Anna Z. Sparrow, boy.
william s. and Josephine GeiSbert, boy.
William w. and Catherine L. Lewis, boy
Roger D. and Ethel Z. Knott. boy.
John H. and Martha z. Hanky, boy.
Robert J. and Lille Nixon, boy.
Raymond C. and Edith E. Lyles. boy.
Macon T. and Eva NJ. Anderson. boy.
Hubert A. and Loretta Thebo, boy.
Louis II. and Camille Howoer. boy.
William Z. and Rosalie johnson, boy.
Henry @. and Edna z. NoStrun, boy.
John and Agnes Baumann, boy.
David and Ruth Z. Perlow, boy.
Homer w. and Rosamond Kiefer, boy.
john D. and Mabel A.. Grimm. boy.
Ies.-r D. and Mary c. Flynn, boy.
Georee a. and Erby Main, boy.
David L. and Margaret r. Barrett, boy.
Thomas P. and Lillian NJ. Mann, boy.
Dewitt F. and MargaTetta +. LOomiS, boy
John w. and Augusta L. Morris, boy.
Robert L. and Grace Z. Flanagan, boy.
Frederick J. and Sleyerdona Eden, boy.
Dennis II. and Maize c. Jacobs, boy.
Percy H and Ruth J. Coates. girl.
Milton w. and Madeline c. Hubbard. girl
Richard r. and Anne c. Winslow, girl.
Kenneth C. and Catherine v. Burgess. girl
oscar r. and Frances NJ. Wilmer, girl.
James z. and Elizabeth Stamm, girl
Burt A, and Keron Gainey, boy.
Leonard r. and Thelma s. Gray, boy.
William E. and Mildred Blakey. boy.
Melvin J. and Helen M. Selby, boy.
Carl D. and Vida l. Johnson, boy.
John z. and Mary Lewis. boy.
Edward and Hattie NJ. Williams. girl
Oeorge n and Mamie Frazier. boy.
Frank and Martha A. Ashton, boy.
Evening star., 1930-12-07
DRAMA ADDITION
ACTS SOLICITED
Week More Time Is Left for Regis
tration-Presentation Set for
December 16.

Opportunity night, when acts and
skitS of all sorts will be given an audi
ton before officials and members of
the guild, will be held on the evening
Of Tuesday December 16, at 8:15 o'clock,
at the Columbia Heights Community
Center, Eleventh and Harvard streets,
it was announced yesterday at the
monthly meeting of the Community
Drama Guild at the Womens City
Club.
Registration, it was announced, must
be made by those seeking addition on
Opportunity night before December 13
with Miss Marie Moore Forrest, secre-
tary of the guild, at the Franklin Ad
ministration Building.
The guild is offering a prize of $50
for the best three-act play submitted
In the second annual play-writfng con-
test, which is now open and will run
until March 80 under the direction of
a committee headed by Prof Courtland
D. Baker of George Washington
University.
On December II the guild will open
the December clinic in makeup under
the direction of Denis E. Connell, pro-
duction chairman of the guild.
Evening star., 1930-12-07

Talkie fans In South Africa favor
American comedies and dfamas.
Evening star., 1930-12-07
Famous Artist Dies.

NEW YORK, December 6 LP.-The
death from pneumonia at Bilbao, Spain,
Of Preston Dickinson, 80, celebrated
American painter, was made known
today.
Private collections which include his
work are those Of Mrs. John D. Rookie
teller, Mrs. B. H. Russell, Samuel Lew
tSohn, Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney and
John O'Hare Cosgrave
Evening star., 1930-12-07
Undertaken Is Bandit.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, December 9 up.
R. l.. Howard, 80. former Knoxville
undertaken. submitted in criminal court
today to charges of aiding in the rob-
berry of the South Knoxville Bank Oc-
tober 81 and was sentenced to 20 years
imprisonment. Barney l.. Lassiter, Los
Angeles merchandise salesman, was
convicted this week of the actual rob-
berry and his punishment fixed at 20
years
Evening star., 1930-12-07
EXPEDITION WILL HUNT
FOR SECRETS OF INCAS
Special Planes Equipped for Max
ing Photographs of Jungles in
Peruvian District.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 6.-Bent on
exploring the secrets of the Incas, the
Shippee johnson expedition sailed to-
day on the liner Santa Maria for Lima,
Peru.
The party of five took along two
planes equipped with bottom shutters
through which to take pictures Of the
Businesses over which the explorers will
fly.
In the party were George r. john
son, Robert Shippee, Irving c. Hay,
Valentine Van Kuren and Max Distel
Evening star., 1930-12-07
REICHELDERFER DINED
BY MEDICAL SOCIETY
Commissioner Presented With Gold
Watch-Tribute Paid to Him In
Addresses.

DR.. Luther H. Reichelderfer chair
man of the Board of District Commits
sioners, was honored by the Medical
Society Of the District last night at a
dinner at Harvey's Restaurant.
Tribute was paid TO DR. Reichelderfer
by DR.. William H. Hough, president OF
the society. He also presented the
behalf Of the society.
DR.. Reichelderfer Is Q member of the
society. The guests included former
Commissioner Frederick A. Fenning and
Capt Joel T. Boone, the White House
physician.
Evening star., 1930-12-07

It costs only about l1a cents
per day and cents Sundays to
have Washington's best newspa-
per delivered to you regularly
every evening and Sunday morn
ing.
Telephone National 5000 and
the delivery will start immedi-
ately. The Route Agent win coll
lect at the end of each month.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12
SHEPARD MURDER
 TRIAL RESUMED
Girl TeStifeS About Love Affair
 With Army Major

Kansas City. Kans., Dec. 12 P- Presentation of the government's S evidence in the murder trial Of Major Charles A. Shepard neared an end today with Miss Grace Brandon summoned to resume her story of a clandestine romance with the de- fendant, offered as a motive for the allaged fatal poisoning of the army physicians wife.
 The reading today of additional ardent missives which passed be- tween the elderly tuberculosis spe- cialist and the tall, blonde Texas stenographer 35 years his junior was promised by both prosecution and defense counsel.
 Talters Through Story
 Taking the stand yesterday the girl faltered through the narrative of her love affair with Major Shep- ard which began seven months be- fore his wife's death and continued until federal agents arrested him at Denver last March.
 Revela ton of further intimate de- tails Of the romance, betrOthal and plans Tor a honeymoon. through the reading of letters with which the major had accompanied shower of gifts. often brought bursts Of tears 10 the girl and smiles to the army officer.
 Frequently interrupting her mar rative to weep, Miss Brandon told Of meeting the major at San An tonic, of the failure of his plan for a divorce, of his story of unhappy
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12
NEW YORK MOVES ID RECOVER FUNDS
S1,50O,0OO in Bank Of United
 States Owed to City

New York, Dec. 1 ? P-The city of New York moved today to recover by legal action deposits of $1,500,- GOO in the Bank of United States.
 After a lengthy conference Of city officials yesterday Mayor Walker directed Corporation Counsel Arthur J w. lilly to exhaust every resource in the matter. The bank has been closed by Joseph A. Broderick, state superintendent of banks.
 City Chamberlain Charles A. Buckley revealed that the city had about s5,000,000 in the bank within the last month but that most of it had been withdrawn to meet current expenses.
 The $1,50OO00 is needed to meet a $40,O00,000 issue of short term notes, but other funds will be drawn on to carry over the emergency.
 Post office officials said $164,927 in postal savings was deposited Tn the institution but it is protected by $220,OOO collateral, secured by gov- ernment bonds.
 The bank has no connection with the government.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12

Charles Zoellner, A. of 10 Crown avenue, Elmont, L. l.. is the most seriously injured He has been un- conscious since his limp form was removed from the wreCkage of an automobile which crashed into a tree on the Naugatuck road. Michael Salerno, 2S. of 45 BeeChwood ave- nue, Port Washington, L. L, was injured in the same accident and may have sustained a fractured skull
 Miss Catherine Hubbard, 54, of this city. injured when she was knocked down by an automobile op- erated by Alton Copeland, well known Waterbury accountant, also is believed to have suffered a skull fracture. Her condition is critical,
 The fourth person injured is George Gallo, 43. Of this city who was run down by an automobile operated by Stanley C. Woodbury, 19, also of this city. Gallo sustain cd a leg fracture.
 Copeland is under arrest on d drunken driving charge and is be- ing held for questioning by the cor oner. Woodbury was arrested on a reckless driving charge and had his case continued one week in police court today,
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12
BURGLARS MAKE RAID
 ON CONSTABLE'S HOME
v Enter Manning House By Window aza 7. and Steal Miscellaneous Loot 
 r Without Being Detected

@s Thieves entered the home oS Constable James Manning at 45 Union street through q rear window yesterday while no one was at home and helped themselves to a pound can Of tobacco. a pipe, flashlight and several other small articles accord ing to a report made by MT. Man ming at police headquarters today. ss Charles Ludinowicz Of 39 Cabot street reported to Policeman Ustach at 3:10 o'clock this morning that he had been awakened by the noise Of someone rummaging about in his back yard.
 =. On leaving the house. lie told the policeman. he could not see anyone about the premises but did discover that two of his rabbits had been stolen.
 s~ The policeman reported that a search through the neighborhood failed to disclose any sign Of the thieves.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12

USE HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12
WATERBURY FIRE
 CAUSE UNKNOWN
Russell Block Blaze Not Caused
 by Furnace

Waterbury, Dec. r LP-FIro de- partment officials here were today engaged in an investigation of d fire which at d. m, broke out from mysterious cause in the Russell block on Bank street and forced the exodus Of d dozen families Of tene- ment dwellers into the street in ther night clothes. Explosion of a boiler was believed at first 10 have caused the blaze which resulted in thous ands of dollars Of smoke and water damage, but examination of the boiler later today revealed t in good condition.
 Bremen fought the blaze for an hour before getting 1t under control, 8. squad Of police meanwhile aiding people out of the building, No in iuries were incurred, but one ten- ant, Mrs. Josephine Woodlng, was removed to a hospital after becom- ing ill from shock and exposure.
 Damage from fire itself was con- fned to Andrew Cooney's dry clean ing establishment and the New York Blue Plate Lunch.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12
FOUR INJURED IN
 AUTO ACCIDENTS
Two Of Them in Critical Con- ditiOn j1 Waterbury

Waterbury, Dec 12 tPt-Two Of four persons injured here late last night in three automobile accidents remained in a critical condition at St. Mary's hospital today, one of them unconscious and seemingly al the brink Of death. Although X-ray photographs are awaited for a final report from the hospital, three of the accident victims are believed to have sustained skull fractures.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12
FINANCIAL HOUSES MERGE

New York. Dec. F (uP)-Three of New York's oldest financial houses, whose founders wrote spec tacular chapters in the history of tho nations development, have merged.
 The firms are Brown Brothers x Co.,. W. A. Hartman & Co.,. and Hartman Brothers & Go. Begin ming January 1, the new firm will be known as Brown Brothers, Harri- man & Co.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12

home life" and his repeated state ment that his wife was drinking herself to death"
 Identifies Gift
 When the stenographer was dis missed from the stand, Mrs. Theo- dore McCoskey, Los Angeles, sister in-law of Mrs. Shepard, identified a gift the major bestowed on Miss Brandon as formerly the property Of his wife.
 Attorneys indicated cross and re- direct examination of the witness to- gether with the reading of further love letters would consume the ses- sion of federal district court today
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12

Officers were elected at the annual meeting of Martha chapter, Order or the Eastern Star, at the Masonic temple last evening. They will be installed at a formal ceremony on January s.
 The new officers are as follows: Worthy matron, Caroline Scheidler; worthy patron, Horace w Eddy; assistant matron, Florence Golf; as sistant patron, Robert Andrews; secretary, Bertha Schmidt; treas urer, Jennie Goddard; conductress, Elizabeth Bunce; assistant conduc- tress. Katherine Fuller; trustee for three years. Past Matron Clara C. Blinn.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12
GARAGE HEATER AFIRE

An overfowing oil burner in a garage owned by Frank A. Crowley of 70 Connecticut avenue caused q fire which was extinguished by mem, hers Of Hose company number , Nho answered still alarm at 4:53 o'clock yesterday afternoon. No damage was done 10 the property.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12
BANK DIVIDENDS LARGE

Hartford. Dec. 12 P-The Con- nectcut River Banking company stockholders will receive dividends December 31, amounting to $l2 a share on their s30 par value stock.
 A special dividend of $9, an extra of $50 and the regular of $1.50 a share were declared yesterday and will be payable to stockholders of record December 9. Payments this year total S15 a share or 50 per cent.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12
PROHIBIT RED INK

Cassel, Germany, Dec. 12 P-The state of Hesse today followed the example of Prussia's Rhine province and prohibited the use of red ink m political posters. The move repre- sents an effort to suppress con- munist propaganda.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-12
BOSTON GAINS 1888

Boston, Dec. 12 (UP)-Revised federal census figures show that Boston gained only 156S in popula- ton during the last ten years. The total population is 7S1,1SS instead of 7S5.0OO as earlier announced.
Milford chronicle., 1930-01-03
FAMILY REUNION

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry P. Denney
had a real family reunion at their
bome on East Front street, Sunday
December 29. 1t was a complete sur
prise to them, given by their chill
dren. A lovely turkey dinner was
enioved by all. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Denney, Sr., Mr..
and Mrs. George Denney, Mr. and
Mrs. Grover Denney, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alaband Denney, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rennett. Mr.. and Mrs. George Scott,
all of Milford, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Denney of Centreville, Md,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Denney
and MIR. and Mrs. Samuel Denney of
Harrington.
The grandchildren present we're
Watson and William Denney, Ruth
and Alaband Denney, Mark and Bet
CIV Ann Denney, Claude and Joan
Denney, Betty and Dorothy Lou
Banneft and Dorothy, Hilda and
Bobbv Scott. Great grandchildren
present we're Frances and Harold,
sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Watson Den
nov and little Billie Denney, son of
M and Mrs. William Denney, Jr,
on5 also Mrs. Henry Denney, sister,
Mrs Mary Barcus of Boxers. After
having a lovely time, all departed
hoping to have many more happy
reunions.
Milford chronicle., 1930-01-03
MILFORD GRANGE

Next Saturday will be one of the
especially important days of the
year in Grange work, when we
spend the whole day at the hall. At
1O:3O the Grange will be called to
order for the comforting of degrees.
These will be put on in full form
and third and fourth degrees will be
given to a class of thirteen candi-
dates. Following this bountiful
dinner will be served to all present.
This is always a real social affair,
and a most enjoyable feature. In the
afternoon the newly-elected officers
will be installed by State Master and
Mrs. Robinson. This is a beautiful
and impressive ceremony which ev-
eryone enjoys, no matter how many
times they may have seen it. Many
visitors from other Oranges will be
present and it will be a day you will
not want to miss. We look for ev-
cry granger at this time.
Milford chronicle., 1930-01-03
/ HAPPENINGS IN
III AND ABOUT TOWN

"a Path Across the Hill to Mill
wood" Dec. 8, 1880, at 8 o'clock p.
m. A play given by the young peo-
pie of Ellendale in the Community
Hall, Millwood, Dec. 8, 1880, at 8dd
Hall, Millwood. Come to Millwood
Hall to be entertained and so help
us out. Thanks for benefit of Ladies
Aid of Millwood.
The Epworth League of the Ave
nue. NJ. E. Church will hold its reg
ular monthly business meeting and
social in the chapel, Friday evening,
January 8 Let's make 1880 a bigger
and better year, and have every
member of the League start the new
year by attending this meeting Fri
day evening. Mrs. Rattle Richards
will give a short missionary talk.
Don't miss this evening. The topic
for the Epworth League service
Sunday evening is Finding Barriers
of Race, Religion and Nationality"
Miss Rebecca Matthews has charge
of the meeting. Everyone is invit-
ed.
The Christmas dance given by the
young men of Milford was held in
Varney Auditorium of the Commun-
ity Building on Thursday of last
week. The decorations were simple
but very effective, being of holly and
tinsel streamers with the red and
green lights, giving soft glow to
the surroundings. The music was
good, played by Caruso's
orchestra. Many visitors
were present from all of the towns
nearby. Lovely gowns, of many
colors and the new long skirts were
the admiration of all who looked on.
The committee in charge of the
dance was composed of George H.
Jr. and James K. Pettyjohn.
The patronesses were Mrs. Steven
Mrs. George S. Grier, Mrs.
Walter l.. Grier and Mrs. Elmer 7.
Williams.
Milford chronicle., 1930-01-03

Miss R. Mabel BOwser is mi king
her annual visit to her sister, Mrs.
Adam Shearer. of Ford City, Pa
Mrs. H. Louder Grier has etlFned
to Philadelphia after spending the
holidays with Mr.. and Mrs. Earry
L. Grier.
Oliver James has returned to
Johns Hopkins University in hlti-
more after spending the holidays
with DR.. and Mrs. o. V. James.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. G. Brosius and
daughter, Margaret Anne, of Vest
Grove, Pa, spent Christmas With
Mrs. Brosius' parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. E. Num-.
Henry L. Austin received a Erge
box of oranges from Florida, Christ
mas, from Frank M. Austin, his ou-
sin, who is the son of Frank F. Jus
tin, who formerly lived in Milford
and moved to Florida a numbe: of
years ago.
! Rollie Baker, who was recently
placed by the Beacon Employment
Department as secretary to the
manager of the Texas Company,
Wilmington, reports that he is get-
ting along splendidly in his position
and that there is a good chance for
early advancement. While a STUDENT
at Beacon College, Mr.. Baker lur-
sued the secretarial course. He is a
1928 graduate of the Milford Hgh
School
Milford chronicle., 1930-01-03
NEW CENTURY CLUB

On Monday evening, December 80,
very enjoyable holiday entertain
ment was held in the club room. A
delightful program was given c)n-
sisting of vocal solos by Curtis VIII
liams.
Sketch, "When Father Kent OF a
Diet" with the following charac-
ters: Mr.. Smith, Sidney Matthistn;
Mrs. Smith, Mrs. A. c. Houston; the
Smith children, June and Richard,
Ada Shockley and George Vinyard; I;
Mrs. Benson, Irene Williams; Man
dy, Kathryn Hickman; Jonathan
Briggs, Wilson Sockrider. The
sketch was coached by Mrs. Harry
Mulholland.
Piano duet, Mrs. Edward Hurley
and Mrs. Walter Barrett. M. Has
we'll Pierce then gave a very inter-
esting talk on his trip through the
Panama Canal. Vocal duet, Mrs.
Postles Hammond, Mrs. Harry Null
holland. Reading, New Years Eve"
DR.. Dalema Draper. Refreshments
were then served.
On next Monday, January 6, the
regular club meeting will be held.
Rev. J. L. Nichols of the Methodist
Protestant Church will give a talk
on his war experiences in France
when he was connected with the Y.
M. c. A. Mr.. Nichols will also show
a number of souvenirs and war rel
les. A good attendance is requested
and the president wishes a meeting
of the directors directly after the
session to transact an important
business matter.
On Tuesday evening, January z, at
o'clock, in the club room, a lecture
will be given on Abraham Lincoln
by George McIntire. This lecture
comes through the State Board Of
and is given to our COM
by friend of education. The
high school teachers and pupils are
cooperating with the club in secur-
ing a good attendance and the gen
oral public is cordially invited.