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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

The many recent mergers are time
saver: In IS minutes fellow can
now be refused a loan by every bank
In town.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

A statute providing for the execu-
tion of all criminally insane persons
who kill would simplify proceedings In
many trials.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

Every time an airplane crashes the
question arises as to whether some one
has been "alr-minded" or only @hare-
Drained"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

"Don't you enjoy these foreign lee
tures?", the young thing asked. NO."
replied the Office Cynic. Il prefer the
local anesthetics.'
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

What has become Of the cut-up at
the party who remarked, after ap-.
plause of any kind. Il accept the NOM,
ination?"S
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

All records were broken in 1911;
when the Presidents message to con-
gress reached Philadelphia In nine
hours and half. and Boston In sixty
four hours. It was sent BY special
express. - ...,......... ...--..
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

A good airplane pilot is willing to
keep crash secret. What the true
aviator looks for is applause and not
sympathy.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

A local skeptic claims to have list
ened to 357 so-called soaphox orators
and never saw one oh soapbox.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

Il can offer you three anesthetics,"
said the dentist to the nervous pa
tient. "gas, novocaine. or the 1908
comic magazines
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

Judging by the number they acquire
and train, the Afghans must be run
ming kindergarten school for kings.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

IF ! were down and out" remarked
the office skeptic not Tong since. I'D
hate to come back as slowly as long
skirts"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

A hermit in California gives seven
reasons why he became a hermit, and
doesn't name guest towels.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

Conversation stimulates thought. but
unfortunately we get very little of that
sort of stimulation in these days.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

After all. life isn't simply doing
things. Thinking things helps also at
times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

All we know about an SO-story sky
scraper in New York is that the ele-
yator had better be reliable
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

More than $1.0OO,OOOOOO in new
money has been distributed to some
body, but nobody admits it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

Something that never struck as be-
ing especially good-natured is good
natured contempt"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

An uncanny thing took place in New
York in the past week: A gangster,
taken for a ride. walked back.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

Palm Beach has decided to guard its
aesthetic value" and that isn't such
bad idea.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

Good nature will sometimes keep a
person out of whole lot of unneces-
sary trouble.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

One Of the minor crosses bofae By
the models~ nrlNQrker is the win
dow washer VINO ~ appears on
cold, rainy day.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

If it is true vitamine has been
found in hash. we believe 1t was in
bad company.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

The American college surgeons APP
prove the corset. Is this propaganda
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

They can lengthen skirts If they
wish-We shall have our memories.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1930-01-17

It must be great to be rich enough.
to be sued for $4,000 income tax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
new TRAFFIC LIGHT
TO BE DEMONSTRATED
officials of Hyattsville and Other
Communities Invited to
Special Meeting.
BY a Stan Correspondent of The Star.


EVANSVILLE, Md. January a
Town oficials and citizens from the
various communities in the suburban
area of Prince Georges County are
invited to attend a demonstration of
"electromatic" trafic light to be child
in the Municipal Building here to-
night at o'clock, under auspices
of the Exchange Club Of Prince
Georges County. The club is backing
a movement to have traffic lights of
some sort installed on the Baltimore
Boulevard and Rhode Island avenue
extended from Riverdale to the District
line.
The meeting was, arranged by the
road committee of the club. under
management Of A. H. Seidenspinner Of
Riverdale, chairman. Invitations have
been sent the mayor and councils or
town commissioners of Riverdale, Mount
Rainier, Brentwood, Hyattsville, Colmar
Manor. Cottage City and Bladensburg.
The club also Is anxious that any cit
.zens interested in traffic control at
tend the meeting.
The device to be shown works auto
matically, displaying green light toward
the lane where traffic Is heaviest and
changing to red when the number Of
machines In another lane becomes
greater. It's success astounded the
members of the club during a demon
stration at one of their recent lunch
cons and lead them to arrange a meet
ing for the benefit of the entire
suburban section.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
HOSPITAL BOARD
NAMED IN COUNTY
Prince Georges Bodies Ap-
point Committee to Con-
slider Project.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


DECATUR HEIGHTS, Nd, January
Wv. r. Beattie of Decatur Heights,
who some time ago was appointed by
the Prince Georges County Federation of
Citizens Associations to enlist the other
countrywide organizations in the move
ment to secure county hospital, has
amount I'd that several groups have
named representatives to a committee
which will consider the project.
These organizations and the repre-
sentatives they have named include:
Mrs. B. F. Wade of College Heights,
Federation Of Women's Clubs; H. l..
Leonard of Hyattsville, rescue squad of
the county firemen's association; DR..
James H. Truitt of Glenn Dale, advisory
board of the county firemen's associa-
ton: Joseph H. Blandford ORD of near
T. B., county community council, and
DR.. William S. KeiSter, county health
officer. county health department. Ar
thur P. Owens, president of the Cham
Der Of Commerce of Hyattsville, will ap-
point a person or persons to represent
that body at the meeting Of the cham
Der next Monda- night.
Mr.. Beattie said that he plans to call
meeting of the representatives Of the
various bodies within q few weeks to
discuss the project.
A site for the proposed hospital has
been offered as q donation by former
Mayor william P. Magruder of Hyatts-
vile. The plot adjoins Decatur Heights
and Cheverly, short distance from the
Defense highway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Mr.. AND MRS. HAGAN
MARRIED SO YEARS
Mount Rainier Couple Observe
Event With Children and
Grandchildren.
BY stan Correspondent of The Star.


MOUNT RAINIER, Md, January O.
New Year day was memorable occa- :
sion at 1901 Bunker Hill road yesterday.
when the children and grandchildren Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael r. Hagan gave
them a dinner in honor of their golden
wedding anniversary.
The couple we're married in Salem
Mass, on New Year day 1880 and went
to New York City on their honeymoon.
At that time, they say, st. Paul's Church
was being built, and people asked why
it was being erected so far out in the
country"
Mr.. Hagan was born in Lauretta, Pa.
With his wife, he went to Washington
"a years ago. The couple have resided
in Mount Rainier for the past Is years.
Mr.. Hagan is retired Government en-
ploye, having been in charge of the
thinning of the locks in the mail bag re-
pcir shop of the Post ONCE Department
for years
Mrs. Hagan was a Miss Bridget
Monaghan, and was born near Dublin.
Ireland. She is IS years Of age and her
husband n. Both are in good health.
The couple have three children-Miss
Alice B. Hagan, Harry F. and Peter j.
Another son, Thomas, died IA years ago.
There are five grandchildren-Harry NJ,
Peter j. 0r0, Michael T. Ur), Thomas
and Carley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
POLICE DRY KILLING
Jury DEADLOCKED
Abingdon Panel Said to Stand
Ten for Conviction, With
Years Imprisonment.

ABINGDON, Va, January AFTER
celebrating 18 hours without reaching
verdict, a jury in Washington County
Circuit Court considering the fate of
James McReynolds, Abingdon city po-
liceman, charged with Staying j. w.
Kendrick, l6, on the night of May s,
was dismissed at noon yesterday, hope
lessly deadlocked.
1t was learned that 10 jurors stood
for conviction, with punishment at one
year in prison and a fine of $500 and
that two we're adamant for acquittal.
McReynoldS was indicted jointly with
w. D. Worley and j. w. Grove, deputies
sheriff. Kendrick was killed when Of
flcerS fired at the car in which he was
riding with two companions. Worley's
trial resulted in his being fined $400 for
involuntary manslaughter. Grove was
acquitted.
The three officers maintained they
had reason to believe that Paul Phelps,
driver OF the car, was transporting
whisky and that they were justified in
shooting in view of Phelps previously
having served a jail sentence on a
whisky conviction and of Virginia stat
utes which make the second major dry
law violation punishable as q felony,
Judge A. c. Buchanan, presiding,
ordered the case continued until the
January term of court, but Common
wealth's Attorney Fred G. Parks said 10
was probable the second trial would not
be held until March.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
DEATH FROM OWN
PISTOL ACCIDENT
w. Va. Coroner's Jury's Yer
dict Closes Inquiry Into
Shooting of Youth.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


WINCHESTER, Va. January mo
further inquiry is to be made, 1t was
indicated today, into tbs tragic death
of Ralph A. Strosnider, 81, Winchester
bank clerk, slain by his own pistol late
Monday night near the home, OF Mrs.
James Marshall, Summit Point, w. Va,
in the presence CT his finance, Miss
Ethel Hartman, daughter of Clayton S.
Hartman, railway mail clerk. this city.
accident Verdict.
A West Virginia coroner's Jury rer-
dered verdict of accide ltal death on
the testimony of Miss Hartman, WHO
said the nam her of the weapon, tar
get pistol, struck agains5 the wooden
steering wheel If Strosnider'; ausonlo-
bile rs he Was removing IL from the
machine. An examination of the ster?
ing wheel to'lay disclosed a raths- 6eep
dent. into which the hammer point
fitted perfectly.
Miss Hartman, home for the holidays
from college, was visiting the MarShallS
at the time. Strosnider was not only
held up recently 10y three men at night,
but also had a pistol stolen from his
machine, and Ior that reason, 1t was
said, was taking the revolver from under
the front seat when it struck against
the steering wheel.
Girl Still Frustrated.
Miss Hartman was still Frustrated
today and under medical care. There
was some doubt whether she would be
able to attend her sweetheart's funeral
tomorrow.
Strosnider, who was graduated at
Handley High School in 1928, was
captain of one of the military COM
panies and popular among students.
He had been clerk in the Union Bank
OF Winchester the past 10 Anonths. His
father, Anon Strosnider, Is a member
of the city police force. He leaves also
his mother and three sisters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
RE-ENACT CEREMONY
ON 25TH WEDDING DAY
Event Originally Taking Place in
Kansas Again Takes Place at
Clarendon Church.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special Dispatch to The Star
CLARENDON, Va, January "A
wedding which took place at Bowie,
Kans., New Year day IS years ago. was
re-enacted at the Clarendon Methodist
Church here yesterday, with Mr.. and
MRS. L. N: Morscher Of 119 Waverly
street as the principals.
The affair which started as a sur
prise party in honor of the silver
anniversary Of the couple and ended
In the re-enactment of the wedding
was attended by over 100. Mr.. and
Mrs. MorScher went to the church under
the impression that they were to at
tend a New Year party given by the
church. Upon arrival Mrs. Morscher
was escorted by her youngest sister,
Miss Ellen Boyle of Aberdeen, Nd, to
the parsonage, where her original OUTFIT
had been taken.
George H. Fielding, pastor of the
church. Miss Ellen Boyle acted as maid
of honor. The wedding music was
played by Miss Bernice Field.
Mr.. Morscher was born in California.
but spent most of his early life in
Kansas. Mrs. Morscher is one of the
youngest of 10 children. all living, born
on Kansas pioneer farm. They met
while attending the Kansas University.
Aney nave Two cnll0ren, girl and
boy, both OF whom attended the sur
prise party and wedding. The former
Miss Mary Florence Morscher, Is a
graduate Of William and Mary Col
lege and member of Delta Delta
Delta. The latter, Lawrence N. Morsch-
er. Jr.. was graduated from Western
High School and is now a student at
William and Mary. He is a member
OF Phi Beta Kappa. as is his mother.
Many letters and kilograms of con-
graduation were received by the couple
from several sections of the county
and they were the recipients of many
gifts from those attending the cere-
mony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Owen Jersey Wade Dead.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, January 2
Especially Owen Hersey Wade, 68,
who at one time conducted a larg:
livery business here, died yesterday at
his home. lis South Centre street. He
is survived by four sons, City Patrol
man Lawrence o. Wade; Lester and
Robert Wade, this city, and c. Earl
Wade, Brownsville, Pa. and one
daughter. Mrs. Mara Minnicks. this
city. He also leaves brother and three
4 eEers-Wilbert Wade and Mrs. Brad
ford Blocker, Frostburg: Mrs. William
Baron, Peoria. ILL. and Mrs. Nick
1oynes. Kansas City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
BLAST KILLS WORKER.
Colored Man, Father of Ten, Dies
After Arlington Accident.
By stan Correspondent of The Star.

d aIN1 OUIItbpOuueHI OF 7 nc SUIT.
ARLINGTON, Va, January Paul
Brown, colored, father of 10 children,
died in Emergency Hospital, Washing
ton, of injuries to the face received in
blast while attempting to blow out a
tree on the golf course of the Army,
Navy and Marine Corps Country Club.
The explosive had been placed, but
failed to go OF, and after a wait of is
minutes Brown investigated. the blast
occurring while he was working with
the fuse. He was 81 years old and
lived at Green Valley, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
CAPITAL MEN HURT
IN ARLINGTON CRASH
Eddie Cardillo Critically Injured
When Car Hits Pole on Mount
Vernon Avenue.
BY a stan Correspondent of Tn. Star


ARLINGTON, Va. January Eddie
Cardillo, IS years old, of Washington,
was critically injured last night when
the automobile in which he was a pas
senger crashed into a telephone pole
at the road intersection just south of
the Little Tea House on Mount Vernon
avenue He was taken to Emergency
Hospital where an examination re-
vealed that he was suffering from sew
eral fractured ribs, one Of which had
pierced a lung
Cardillo was riding in an automobile
said to have been operated by C. H.
Reyes, also Of Washington. Reyes, who
was slightly injured, was also treated
ut Emergency Hospital and then turned
over to Arlington County police. II
was stated this morning. however. that
his release was expected, since there
had been no developments to warrant
holding him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Front Royal Stock Dealer Dies.

Special Dispatch to The Star
FRONT ROYAL, Va, January a.
Downing White, 4S years old. stock
dealer of this place, died at his home
here Sunday after a short illness of
heart trouble. He was injured about
four months ago by a fall out of a
silo window. He is survived by his
widow and two small children, one
brother, C. H. White, and the following
sisters. Mrs. Robert Leach, Mrs. G. v.
Stuart, Mrs. Lawrence Swan, Mrs. viii
liam Dudley all of Front Royal and
Mrs. Frank Upton Of Washington,
Cemetery. Mr.. Whites mother. Mrs.
Acton White. died about two months
ago
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
WOMAN SAVED FROM FIRE
Fireman Beck Of Alexandria Aids
Mrs. George West, II.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, January &c.
E. Beck of No. Truck and Engine
Company of the Alexandria Fire De-
partment rescued Mrs. George West, II
years old, from being burned to death
when fire Quilted her home at 3l5 East
Lloyd avenue early Tuesday night.
Mrs. West was throwing buckets of
water on the blaze when discovered by
Beck in time to be rescued.
The entire upstairs was burned. 1t
is thought defective flue started the
flre. Damage will reach nearly $1,000,
it is said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Masons Elect Officers.

LEESBURG, Va. January 2 (Spe.
ciaD Olive Branch Masonic Lodge
Leesburg. has elected the following of.
fcsrS for the year 1880: Worshipfu
master, @. L. Meyer; senior warden, F
T. Smoot; junior warden, j. L. oliver
treasurer, r. I. Smith; secretary, w. T
Thomas; senior deacon. Joseph Ratio
junior deacon, Rev. H. B. Jennings
jr.: tiler, r. C. Saunders; chaplain
Rev. j. S. Montgomery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Mrs. z. U. Kie of Virginia Dies.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FORK UNION, Va, January Mrs.
2. U. Kie, u years of age. widow of
George S. Kie, died recently at her
home after brief illness. Funeral
services were held at Bethel Baptist
Church, near Carysbrook. Interment
was in the church cemetery. She is
survived by four children, Mr.. John w.
and Chester s. Kie of Blue Ridge, Ca;
George " Kie of Washington. D. c.;
Sidney j. Kie of Fork Union, Va, and
. sister. Mrs. Eugenia J. Saunders Of
Westernport, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Licensed to Wed at Fairfax.

FAIRFAX, Va, January 2 (SpeciaD
"A marriage license was issued yester-
day by the county clerk to Joseph p
Cunningham, 80, of Washington. D. c.,
and Mary L. Mills, II, of West Falls
Church. The license stated that the
ceremony was to be performed today at
West Falls Church,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
COUNTY NURSES CHANGE.
Miss Bratol Takes Place of Miss
Chenaweth in st. Marys.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LEONARDTOWN. Md. January o
Miss Ida Ramsay Bratol has taken over
the position as county nurse of st
Marys County. which has been held
by Miss Jessie Chenaweth for several
months. Miss Chenaweth has accepted
the same position in Carol County.
where her home is. Miss ChenaWeth
came from ToneytoWn.
Miss Ida Ramsay Bratol is a Mercy
Hospital graduate, in the class of 1929.
in Baltimore. She will make her home
with Mr.. and Mrs. Robert G. Loker, in
the north end of Leonardtown, where
many of the county nurses have made
their homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-02
Stage Hands Strike Ended.

NEW YORK, January 2 Dr.
A strike of stage hands which has kept
three theateres in Cincinnati, Ohio,
owned by the Shubert and Granger In
terests, closed all season wasAsettled at
conference in the Shubert &sdces here
Monday.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-12-04
PARK COUPLE ARE
Welded Is YEARS
Friends Help Kvasnfcka Family Oh.
serve Twenty.fifth Anniversary;
Are Presented With Purse.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Kvasnicka was the scene of a gay
party of friends and relatives who
gathered to celebrate the 25th we'd
ding anniversary of that couple last
Thursday evening. Social visiting and
a few entertaining numbers were en-
joyed. H. ]. Berglund in few we'll
spoken words presented the couple
with a purse of money. Mrs. Berglund
and Miss Dorothy sang Memories"
while Miss Rose Kvasnicka read a
short poem. The wedding cake which
was enjoyed by all present was baked
by Mrs. Berglund and lunch was
served by some of the ladies present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kvasnicka were mar
ried in South Dakota and after a few
years spent in farming there, they
moved to what is now their present
home but which was then brush land.
BY hard work and steady application
they have built and enjoy nice home
at the present time.
Their children present during the
evening were Miss Rose, who is at
tending business college in Minnea-
polls, and Felix, Paul and Carl who
are staying at home.
The American joins their many
friends i'm wishing them many more
years of happy married life.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-12-04
A PLAYFUL PRANK
MAY COST BOY HIS
SIGHT IN ONE EYE

While the E. A. Elsola family of
Finlayson were enjoying Thanksgiv-
ing with Mr., and Mrs. Rudolph
Hannu and family, an accident oc-
Cured to Elmer Elsola, IA year old
son which at first seemed trivial, but
which may cause the loss of the
sight of the lads right eye. The
young people were shooting rubber
bands when one struck Elmer in the
corner of the lower right eye lid with
sufficient force to cause the breaking
of blood vessel in the eye ball. 1t
was not considered serious at first,
but it finally became necessary to take
the injured boy to the Clinic at Du-
1uth on Sunday accompanied by his
mother and DIR. w. T. Pearson. Due
to the uncertain outcome of the in
jury, it was necessary to take Elmer
to ST Mary's hospital where he is
under observation.
Mrs Elsola and DR.. Pearson re-
turned home Sunday evening, but Mrs.
ElsOla went to Duluth again Monday
to remain with Elmer for a few days.
e. A. Elsola, father of the injured
boy, owns the l. G. A. store in Fin
laysOn.
The lads many high school friends
wish him a speedy and complete re-
cOvery.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-12-04

Tate, 1, cock; 1924. hens; 1-2-3-4-5,
cockerel; 1-2-3-4-5, pullets; 1 young
pen.
Silver Laced Wyandottes-Mrs. Art
Peterson, 1, cockerel; 1-2-3-4-5, pull
let.
Partridge Wyandottes-L F. Apple
by, 1913, cock; 1-2-3-4-5, hen.
Anconas-Mrs. Art Peterson, 1,
cockerel; 1-2-3-4-5, pullet.
Besides the above, awards were also
given for ducks, geese and turkeys.
The exhibitors in these classes being
L. F. Appleby, John Hertinstein, Al
bert Hejny, o. e. Blood, Albert Hen
rickson and George Broz.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the
show was well patronized by visitors
during the hours it was open there
being also several attractive CONNER
cial exhibits of various feeds. Contri-
buttons by the business men of Pine
City made it possible for the show to
be a financial success, although ap-
proximately $500 in premiums comes
from the state.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1930-12-04
FATAL TO
HINCKLEY RESIDENT

Wenzel Buchl passed away at his
home west of Hinckley Wednesday
Nov. 26. Mr. Buchl had been sick
for some time, suffering from cancer.
He spent several weeks at the Uni
versity hospital, coming home month
ago. He had reached the age of sixty
years. He is survived by his wife,
three sons and daughter. The re-
mains were laid to rest at Hinckley.
the Rev. Father Reiger officiating at
the service.
Mr.. Buchl has been a hard work
ing man, a good husband, father and
neighbor. He will be missed by all
The community extends sincere sym
pathy