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The Washington times., 1930-12-20
ENJ0|NS
HOME SALE

After reading allegations Of
Mrs. Lille V. Hutton, 221 r ST.
N. w., that her home was about
to be sold under foreclosure, al
though she never received the
money for the deed Of trust note
she signed. Justice Jesse C. Ad'
kins, in Equity Court yesterday
issued a temporary Injunction to
halt the sale which was sched
uled for 4:30 P. M.
Jesse H. Mitchell, I'LL q St
N. W., trustee: Columbia Realty
and Investment Company; Isaac
S. Mason. I'LL U st. N. w.
trustee; Thomas j. Owen and
Son, auctioneers, and Gertrude
Savoy, also Of the U Street ad
dress are the defendants.
Mrs. Hutton says she has sole
care of a sick husband, recently
was in dire need of money and
Mr.. Mitchell agreed to pay the
debts for her, she said and give
her $3.50 for an $500 deed Of
trust on the. property. She
charged he had not paid all the
$3.50 or the debts. The property
was advertised for sale, she says
although she rendered the money
demanded by Mitchell, which she
says she does not owe. but
Mitchell refused to accept it. At
torney Philip Wagshal appears
for her.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
EWGLd Grand Jury
AdiOurns for Year

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 GN.S0
The special grand jury today
stood adjourned until December
80, after handing up two indict-
mentS naming George F. Ewald,
former magistrate, and his wife,
Bertha, and DR.. Frances M.
Schirp.
The Ewalds were charged with
offering Schirp $4,000 to use his
influence in obtaining a magis-
tracy for Ewald. Schirp was
charged with accepting the money
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
College Girls GiUe
Needy Big Party

GLEBEWOOD, Va Dec. 90.
Arlington Hall, a junior college
for girls located here, recessed
yesterday for the Christmas holi-
days. The school will open again
on January 8.
Before closing, a party to ap-
proximately so poor children of
the county was given by the stu
dents, clothes and candy being
distributed to the children follow
ing a Christmas program.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
STAGE WARNED
To CLEAN UP
ITS MORALS
Hearst Editorial, Warning That
Voluntary Censorship Is
Needed, Quoted by Priest

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-The
stage today is in a position
similar to that Of the saloons
before prohibition, the Rev. James
M. ellis, editor Of the Cathol6
World, told a meeting Of the
Catholic Actors Guild.
Just as the saloons brought on
national prohibition, he asserted,
a decadent stage is bringing on
national censorship.
Father Gillis produced a sheat
of newspaper clippings and first
among them read a recent edl-
torial by William Randolph
Hearst warning the stage to
adopt voluntary censorship be-
fore it is forced upon the thea
ters,
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
One-Grn1ed GdJ,gster
Sought in Gun DentEl

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 20 uNS.AS
The arrest of James 0Jimmy1
Cox, 81, one-armed cuckoo gang
ster, was ordered today by police
heads in their investigation Of
the fatal daylight machine gum
ming yesterday of Louis Mulconry,
another police character.
Cox is believed to have been
one of the two men in che sedan
with Mulcornry when the latter
was killed.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
HOT lava KILLS
SCIENTIST

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 20 Q.N.S0.
Prof. Werner Borchardt. 30-year.
old tropical scientist Of the Ham
burg Institute, and one Of his
European assistants fell to their
death in the boiling lava Of the
Merapi volcano crater on the
Island Of Sumatra, it was learned
here today in dispatches received
from the Dutch East Indies.
The tragedy occurred while
Prof. Borchardt was conduct
ing Genealogical Investigations,
climbing by rope into the Mer-
api crater, which had not been
in violent eruption for some 40
years.
According to the dispatches,
the eruption, which killed the
two scientists and los natives,
took place just as Prof. Borchardt
reached bottom to test heat
emanations. The belching lava
masses quickly swallowed the
scientists in a lake of molten
fire,
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
VETS GREETED
BY HOOVER

War veterans organizations and
hospitals throughout the country
yesterday were greeted by Presi
dent Hoover with the following
Christmas message:
"Again I send you my Christ
mas greetings and best wishes
for your happines i'm the new
year, with renewed assurances
of the nations grateful remen1-
braRce Of your service and sacri-
fices.
81 do pray that the new year
will bring you many blessings
and new hope for the future; to
those in hospitals or i'll in their
homes, restoration Of health,
and to all more cOmfort and
cOntentment.
"The nation Is very mindful
of your patience and fOrtitude,
is vigiIant in your behalf, and
so long as your need endureS,
will respond with devotion to
your services"
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
Ship Rates to Europe
Cut By s Companies

NEW YORK. Dec. 20 1N.S0.
Six of the greatest passenger
steamship lines Of the North At
lantic have cut their firSt-class
passenger rates from 10 to IS per
cent, it was learned tonight.
The lines, all Of which were rep
resented at the recent transatlan.
tic conference, were the French,
Red Star, United States, Cunard.
North German Lloyd, and White
Star.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
CHR|STMASP[AY
PLANNED
international Newsreel

WOODSIDE, Md, Dec. 20.-The
Woodside Methodist Episcopal
Church members will hear a ser.
mon tomorrow morning by DR..
Arthur Jackson, of the American
University. In the evening at 8
o'clock the dramatic club will
present why the Chimes Rang" d"
a Christmas play in one act, un.
der the direction of Mrs. Walter
B. Crossan. ...
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
d. C. Heads Oppose
Street Name ChGn0e

Holding that a change in
names Of streets would tend to
cause confusion, the District Com
misSioners today forwarded a let
ter to Senator Capper, chairman
of the Senate District Committee,
objecting to the bill giving the
name Louisiana to a thorough
fare that will be created with the
development of the Federal build
ing program.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
Chorus Girls Suicide
Brings DiUOrce Suit

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Dec. 90
G.N.S0.-Mrs. Florence Jennings
Holland, of Darien, Conn.,, today
had won a divorce decree on
charges of desertion.
The suicide of Bodie Storie,
chorus girl, in the Manhattan
Apartment of the husband, F..
Raymond Holland, was entered
as testimony in the case. Mr..
Holland told the court that he
had given the girl shelter because
she was respondent.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
Doctor in Drug Case
Gets I5-MOnth Term

DR.. F. William Ferris, 204 F
st. N. W., who pleaded guilty to
a charge of possessing and selling
narcotics without using prescribed
blanks furnished by the Bureau
of Internal Revenue, has been
sentenced to serve Is months in
prison. He was arrested october
is by narcotic agents.
Sadie Brooks, colored, who
pleaded guilty to manSlaughter,
was sentenced to seven years in
prison. She stabbed William john
son to death July %.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
Hurt Y. P.I. Gridster
Reported Improving q

BALTIMORE, Dec. 20 Q.N.S0
Henry v. Hooper, Of Newport
News, Va, the Virginia Poly
technic Institute football player
who has been in a coma since
Sunday, showed signs of improve
ment today when he recognized
his parents.
He captained his team against
Virginia Military Institute on
Thanksgiving Day and was
tackled.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
2 in Mix Ruin0tiOn
Plot Plead GUILTY

Elmer C. Rayford, business
agent for the Taxi Drivers Union
and Richard Contee, a taxi
driver, who were indicted with
Harry M. Rothgeb, recording
secretary of the Milk Drivers
and Dairy Employees local, today
entered pleas of guilty to the Sec
ond counts of two indictments re-
ported against them some time
ago charging destruction of NOV
able property, in connection with
the pouring of poison on two
wagonloadS of milk.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
V|CEROY NAMED
FOR INDIA

LONDON. Dec. 20 G.N.S0
The appointment of Viscount
Wilmington, present governor gen.
eral of Canada, as viceroy of
India to succeed Lord Irwin, was
received with mixed feelings in
India in general, it was stated
here by evening newspapers.
New Delhi circles welcomed the
selection as the best available
one for the forthcoming difficult
task of putting into effect de-
cisions of the India round-table
conference.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
BinghG11o's Sister
Believes Hin, Alive

Miss Mary Bingham, sister OF
John Olen Bingham, IT, who has
been missing since he and Henry
Florence, II, started on hunting
trip a week ago, said last night
that she believes the boy is at
Fox Ferry, Md.
Young Florence was found on
the Potomac river dead from eX-
posure, and since that time police
have been dragging the river for
young Bingham'S body.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
Dry Raider Killed
BH Wounded Farmer

RICHMOND, Va, Dec. 20,
Randolph Cox, colored> farmer Of
Warsaw, is held in the Henrcio
County Jail here today, charged
with the fatal shooting Of James
Newton Wood, %, State dry Off
Ger. during a raid on Cox's farm
last night.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
Mrs. Dorothy Lyman
Asks Limited DiUOrce

william r. Lyman, 1912 Floral
st. N. W., was accused by his
wife, Mrs. Dorothy j. Lyman,
1920 Fairmont st. N. W., Of at
tacking her in front Of a restau-
rant recently and blacking her
eye, in her suit for limited di-
vorce filed in Equity Court
through Attorney John D. Sadler.
Mrs. Lyman also seeks an injunc'
ton to restrain her husband from
further molesting her.
The couple married September
4, 1928.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
Mr.. and Mrs. POSey
Married so Years

Mr.. and Mrs. william Bidding
Posey are today celebrating their
golden wedding anniversary. They
were married so years ago in
the Baptist Church at Alexan'
dria, their birthplace.
Mr.. Posey is elevator operator
in The Times-Herald Building,
A dinner, party will be held to-
night at the PoSey home, 2718
Thirteenth st. N. W., for the
members of the families.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
JAPAN ANGERED
BY RED ACT

TOKYO, Dec. 20 CU.SJ.-The
japanese foreign office yesterday
instructed it's Moscow ambassador
to protest vigorously to the Soviet
government the closing of the
Vladivostok branch of the Bank
Of Korea.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
More Money Asked
For Olympic Games

ALBANY, n. Y, Dec. 1U
UN.S.). - Additional appropria-
tions for the 1882 Olympic winter
games which will be held at Lake
Placid were asked today by Dr..
Godfrey Dewey, Of Lake Placid,
chairman of the 4 special State
commission which is srranging
the event, and I. Harvey Ferris,
Of Utica, a member 0. the COM
mission
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
u. S. Charge Fails;
Man Taken bu State

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 Q.N.S),
Having escaped conviction on
Federal charge which might have
resulted in a death penalty sen
tence, Guy Allen, 26. former at.
tendant at the United States Vet
erans' Hospital in Northport, Long
Island, N. Y, was in the county
Jail at Riverhead, Long Island,
todav awaiting trial under State
law.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
PARKS AID JoBLESS

The National Park Service is
doing its. part to cope with the
unemployment situation by keer-
ing the parks open as long as poS-
sible this winter and by starting
many improvement projects, IL
was announced today by Director
Horace M. Albright.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
Francis Scott Key
Items Go to College

Col. Francis Scott Key-Smith,
great.grandson of Francis Scott
Key, author of THE Star-Spangled
Banner" has presented to William
and Mary College a number of
manuscripts of his illustriouS an
ceStor.
Colonel Key-Smith has spent
many years in gathering data on
his ancestor, and is turning it
over to the colleg of which he
Is an alumnuS.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
Seven Years GiUen
Woman in StabbiElg

After pleading guilty to man
slaughter to escape trial on sec
ond-degree murder indictment,
Sadie Brooks, colored, was SEN
fenced to seven years in the peni-
tentiary yesterday by Justice Cor
don.
The woman stabbed William
Edmonson, colored. at 251 War
rem st. N. E., on July %, inflict-
in a fatal wound.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
-M0L0.T0V is
ELEVATED
To POST
Dictator's Removal of Rykof
Ends Right Wing Strength;
Action Was Long Expected

MOSCOW, Dec. 90 Q.N.S0
Josef Stain, Soviet Russia's man
Of STEEL and it's virtual dictator,
today had rendered impotent the
last Of the formerly strong
"right wingers" through relieving
from office his outspoken op-
ponent, Alexei /. Rykof, president
of the peoples council of commits
sars.
MOlOtOv Gets Job
Viacheslav Molotov, Stalin's
right hand man, was appointed
to succeed Rykof. It was be-
lieved that the latter will be dis
missed also from the powerful
political bureau, thus exiling him
from further influence in Soviet
political affairs.
Although it was officially an
nounced that M. Rykof was re-
lieved Of his office by his own
request, his withdrawal IN the
face of Stalin's power was long
considered imminent.
Stain Is Opposed
When Stain determined upon
the execution as rapidly as posi-
BILE of Russia's five-year indus
tralization plan and the collectiv-
ization of her farmlands, the So
called conservative" Commun-
list leaders rallied about Rykoft,
who boldly marched into Stains
nath
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
Workman OUelx0n1e
. As Gas Pipe Bursts

EVANSVILLE, Md, Dec. 20.
Robert Matthews, colored employe
of the Hyattsville Gas Company,
was overcome by gas late yesteT-
day when a main burst ia the
trench he was digging. Fellow
employees revived the man.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
Patrol UHaificUtiOn
Sought for Borders

Unification OF the border patrol
under the Treasury Department
to handle both immigration and
prohibition was urged by Under
secretary Ogden Mills before the
Senate Commerce Committee yes
terday.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
Lydig's JeIDeLs
ROunht for Writer

NEW YORK, Dec. 20 q.N.S).
The jewels worn by the late
Rita Acosta Lydig, brilliant So
ciety leader, today were the
property Of Nan O'Reilly. New
York golf writer and the wife Of
SilaS NJ. Newton, oil magnate.
Most Of the gems of Mrs, Lydig
were purchased by Newton at a
auction.
The Washington times., 1930-12-20
George A. Wood Dies,
Er-LeQiSL0tO1. of Nh.

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Dec. 20
QNS) George A. Wood, for
mer speaker of the, New Hamp-
shire House of Representatives,
and president Of the State
Chamber of Commerce, died at
his home here today, aged SO.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-14
WOULD OPERATE BUS FOR
 TRAIN FROM MIDDLETOWN
New Haven Railroad Believes Con- mutors Would Be Benefited
 By Change

The substitution of a bus for the gasoline coach on the first run in the morning from Middletown to Berlin, leaving that city at a. m. daylight saving time, and coming di- rectly through to New Britain with out a change at Berlin is sought by the New Haven Railroad Ci.
 The proposed substitution is in ad- dition to the desired change by which the company seeks to substi- tute 8. bus instead of gasoline car for all trains between New Britain and Berlin after p. m.
 Robert O'Hanley. superintendent, today notified the Chamber of Com merce that the company will not in sist upon this change if the local traffic bureau objects. He pointed out that the change on the morning train will benefit commuters coming through since they will not be re- quIred to change trains at Berlin.
 The matter will come up before the public utilities commission for hearing tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-14
OPERA STAR WEDS BARON IN N0RWALK
Miss Renee Bullard Bride Of
 George s. Yon Feldrin6en

Norwalk. July 14 LP-Miss Renee Bullard. A, of Boston and Baron George Strakosh Non Feldringen Of Vienna, were married here this afternoon at "Oakwood." the home of Greek Evans, light opera str. The ceremony was performed by City Clerk stephen Dokus. Mrs Evans, who is Madame Henriette Wakefield of the Metropolitan Opera company. and MT. Evans attended the couple. The bride was given in marriage by her mother, Mrs. Ella Bullard.
 Miss Bullard who is the only American to have ever made a debut at the State Opera in Vienna, last season was a triumphant success as Nedda in PagliaCCi. Baron Eon Feldringen is in the sugar business. with farms in this country anu Hawaii He is a nephew Of Sir Henry Strakosh of London.
 Following a wedding luncheon the couple left for a short stay Tn Breton Woods N. H. On August they will sail for Vienna where they will make their home.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-14
WILL INSTALL SPRINKLER
 IN WASHINGTON PARK POOL
Mayor Quigley Adopts Suggestion Of Alderman Mlynarski and
 Will Find Funds.

Through the efforts Of Alderman Joseph Mlynarski, chairman Of the Washington park wading pool con- mittee, virtual assurance was given today that a sprinkler will be in~ stalled to increase the services of the new acquisition.
 The park commissioner has de- cided against installing the sprinkler because of the lack of funds for this purpose, but Alderman Mlynarski held a conference with Mayor Qnig ley today and asked that the deci- sion he reconsidered He was as sured by the mayor that funds will he found for ,he sprinkler which will not prove costly but will greatly en- large the accommodations of the pool, inc alderman explained.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-14
STEEL NAGNATES
 SALARIES PROBED
Dispositions Give Information On
 Money Paid Executives

Youngstown, O., July II LP)-The salaries of steel magnates were un- der scrutiny today as trial Of the suit to enjoin merger of the Youngs- town Sheet X Tube Co. with Bethle- hem Steel Corp. went into it's eighth day in Mahoning county common pleas court
 Effort of attorneys for the Cyrus E, Eaton interests, opposed to the merger. to learn how much of the profits of both companies went to their officers, was brought out in q deposition from John Tod. vice president of the Youngstown Co., who now is in Europe.
 Tod testified that, although he had been a director of the Youngstown Co. for seven years, he never learn ed the salaries paid to other officers. He also testified he did not know that President Eugene G. Grace Of Bethlehem received s1,60Q,Q0o a year.
 A report Of Price, Warehouse Co, accountants. on the condition of the two steel firms. was not seen by Tod prior to the casting Of his vote or the merger. he said.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-14
OUTBREAKS OPEN
 BETH CONVENTION
Walther League Members Con-
 YeDe in Cleveland

Cleveland, July IA P-Approxi- mately 1000 young Lutherans from nearly every state in the Union to- day opened business sessions of the 3Sth annual international Walther league convention which will last through Thursday.
 Among the proposals scheduled to come up were that the league spon- sor chain radio programs for a year and that it's summer camp facilities be increased.
 E. J. Gallmeyer, Fort Wayne, Ind, was 10 deliver the presidents ad- dress. Reports of officers and de partmental heads also were due.
 Ten thousand persons attended the opening services yesterday in cele- bration of the Tooth anniversary of the issuing of the Augsburg conven- lion, which next to Luther's small catechism, is the most important confessional document of the Luth- eran church.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-14
WOMEN HELD IN
 COUNTERFEIT PLOT
Two Alleged to Have Passed
 Bogus Bills in Lowell

Lowell, Mass. July II tP - Two young women, alleged passers of counterfeit money, who were arrest ed here Saturday after a search of shopping crowds by squads of police in consequence Of reported Hlctimi- zation of nearly a score of mer- chants, were held today in default of sl0,00Q bail each hy L. s Com missioner F. B Walsh.
 The girls were Eva Montello, 27, who described herself as mani curIst from 4G2 Shawmut avenue, Boston. and Anna Russell. other wise known as Louise Mack. fl, If Boston.
 The Montello girl was alleged by police to have been found in pos session of seven spurious BIO bills and three bogus S29 notes. The Rus sell girl had nothing but change,
 Federal operatives asserted that the girls probably had been em- ployed by a New York city gang to shove" their product. Neither pris- oner would make a statement. Both were held for q continued hearing on July q, pending which they were removed to Boston by Deputy |. $. Marshal J. F Nahan.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-14
REVEALS
 PORTUGUESE PLOT
Dictatorship Arrests Leader-
 Letter Causes Sensation

Lisbon, Portugal, July 14 .IP)- Details of the latest plot against the Portuguese dictatorship were made known today in a letter said to have been received by the minister of war.
 The letter was from Colonel Joao Almeida, now imprisoned in Fl Vas fortress charged with conspiring with monarchists to overthrow the C3rmona government. Almeida was arrested with others ten days ago.
 The letter, which caused a sensa- ton in the small circle which learn ed of it's existence, said the plot was aimed at overthrowing the dictator ship and creating transition minis try which within six months would effect a return to normal republican conditions. modify the constitution and call general elections.
 Almeida said he counted on the support of General Yvens Ferraz. former Premier Vicente Freitas: the political leader Roberto Batista. Professor s. Manuel Rodriguez and others.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-14
Personals

Miss Lillian s. Grem. Miss Hilda Schwartz and Miss Mildred Morelh have returned after spending the weekend at Pleasant View. Westcr- ly, R. |. and Narragansett Pier.
 Mrs. Clara Laufersweiler and fam fly spent the weekend at RochaH3y Beach.
 Miss Helen sopnick and Miss May Ysban are spending the week at Clinton Beach.
 Miss Grace Grimmond Of Bristol was the guest Of Miss Evelyn Perry of 307 Stanley street over the week end
 George Closeup, Fred Anderson, Isadore Weinstein. Charles Bernstein and Joseph Heath. all of this city. spent the weekend at the summer home of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Sam uels in Old Mystic,
 MT. Paul Blume and children of 45 GrisWold street spent the week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs Thomas samuels of Old Mystic.
 Mir, and Mrs. Medric Perry ami family in company with Miss Grace Grimmond of Bristol spent the weekend at the cottage of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Samuel at Old Mystic.
 Miss Frances Bedford of 135S Stanley street is spending her vaca- ton at Halliday Farm. Bantam LaKe..
 Mrs. J. J. Thomson and Miss Geor- cla Thomson are visiting in San Francisco, Calif
 Donald stanton at employe of the Conn. Light and Power Co., IS spending the week at Sound View.
 Miss Eleanor Huber and Mss Minnie Erickson are visiting in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Sergeant and Mrs. Thomas ] Feeney of Lawlor street have return cd from 2. motor trip through Yer mont and the White mountains. While in Vermont they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley \. Fay of Rutland. Mrs. Fay was for merly Miss Bessie Feeney of this city.
 Miss Catherine Grace of West street is spending the summer at the home of MT. and Mrs. Wesley x. Fay of Rutland, Vt
 Miss Helen Lookliss of Park street left Saturday for Detroit, Mich. where she will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. T, Fitzgerald.
New Britain herald., 1930-07-14
THUNSTROM-KIEFFER

The wedding of Carroll Thun- strom of 199 Jubilee street and Miss Evelyn kieffer of 39 Green- wood street took place this after- noon at 2:30 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William Ross, pastor of the First Baptist church.
 Harold Berg was best man and Miss Bernice Kieffer, sister of tho bride, was bridesmaid. The coupe left on a wedding trop to New York and Atlantic City.
 MT. Thunstrom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Thunstrom of West Pearl street and is employed by Hart & Hutchinson. Mrs. Thun- strom is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Laurence kieffer of 39 Green- wood street and has been employed as cashier by the S. S. Kresge Co. They will reside at s9 Greenwood street