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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
COUNTY FIREMEN
ELECT new OFFICERS
Montgomery Association Suggests
Closer Cooperation With Prince
Georges Group.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special DiSpatcn 10 inc 0taf.
ROCKVILLE, Md, February 15.-The
Montgomery County Association of
Volunteer Firemen. comprising the vol
unteer fire departments at Rockville,
Sandy Spring Kensington, Silver
Spring. Takoma Park, Chevy Chase.
Bethesda. Gaithersburg Washington
Grove and ClarksDurg. held its annual
meeting ir the High School auditorium
at Gaithersburg and elected Frank B.
Severance of Gaithersburg president and
Samuel P. Thomas of Sandy Spring
secretary-treasurer. Mr.. Severance sue
ceeds Francis Thomas of Sandy Spring
and the new secretary-treasurer takes
the place of Norris russell.
The meeting was attended by APP
proXimately $50 members Of the con-
stituent organizations and was con-
Quoted by Mr.. Severance, who was made
chairman at the outset In the absence
of President Thomas.
Walter j. Quirk of the State Forestry
Department gave a talk. in which he
urged the cooperation of the volunteer
fire departments with the Forestry De-
partment in forestry conservation, and
reports were submitted by the various
fire departments regarding fire-fighting
activities.
That there should be closer CO.
operation between the Montgomery
County and Prince Georges County Fire
Associations seemed the unanimous feel
ing and resolution was adopted pro-
viding for the appointment of delegates
to represent the Montgomery County
Association at the reeting of the
Prince Georges County organization
their appointment, however. being con
tingent upon the association of the
neighboring county naming delegates to
attend the meetings of the Montgomery
County Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
BOXING SANCTIONED
FORF|REMEN'S FETE.
Maryland Commission Grants
Permission to Rockville De-
partment to Hold Contests.
Special Dispatcn TO The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, February 15.-The
Maryland Athletic Commission has
granted the Rockville Volunteer Fire
Department permission to hold boxing
contests in connection with its annual
smoker, or he-night, to be held in
De LaShmutt's Hall here next Saturday
night, and as the county commissioners
nave also given their approval the way
mas been cleared for the staging of what
F. Barnard Welsh. president of the fire
department and head of the general
committee of arrangements, declares
VIII be several hours of high-class f1stic
sport
Frankie Mann, the Washington pro-
moter, who has been collaborating with
PRESIDENT Welsh in arranging the pro-
gram, has, 1t was announced today, the
men for all of the events lined up, and
they are said to be evenly enough
matched to insure real contests.
Eight Events Scheduled.
Eight events, which call for SO rounds
OF boxing, are scheduled. The main
bout Will be an eight-round affair be-
tween Billy Schwartz of Alexandria and
Billy Stricken of Washington, who are
expected to weigh in at around 1853
pounds.
John De Cola of Washington and
Sammy Green of Del Ray, Va. 100
Founders. are matched for a four-round
setto. as are Buck Rock of Baltimore
and Peter Smith of Washington, heavy
weights, and Jack Stone of Gathers
burg and Earl Yeatman of Washington.
who are expected to tip the scales at
about 148 pounds.
Surround events will be between Fred
Schaeffer of Washington and Red
Barry of Baltimore, 1855 Founders; Paul
Bruen, 1872 pounds, Of Washington and
a man of similar weight from Walter
Reed Hospital. and Sam Hogan and
Andy Bowen, well known Washington
sparrers Of around 140 pounds.
The concluding event of the night
will, it is stated, be a battle royal In
which dozen dusky go-as-you- pleasers,
including Hog Eye, five times a winner
of Rockville's annual classic, are ex-
pected to wage fierce onslaughts on each
other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
NEWPORT BOY DIES
IN SHENANDOAH
Ralph Painter Is Drowned While
Crossing River Near
Luray.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LURAY. Va, February 15.-Ralph
Painter, about 1S years old, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. George Painter of near
Newport, this county, was drowned in
crossing the Shenandoah River on his
way home from hunting trip When
their son failed to return, his parents
becoming uneasy, instituted a search.
His boat was discovered down the
river. where it had lodged against an
island, right side up. and his two dogs
and gun in the skiff. The river was
9 feet of water. pole with a gig at
the end which he used in pushing the
boat was sticking straight UP near
where his body was found How the
accident occurred is a matter of con-
lecture. as there were no eyewitnesses
and he was not an expert swimmer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
Noted Confederate
Veteran Passes at
Age of 81 Years
DiSnatch 10 The Star

Special Dispatch TO The star.
WINCHESTER, Va, February Is
Marion G. Willis, "a, former Mayor
of Fredericksburg, Va, whose death
occurred here this week, had several
thrilling Civil War experiences in
the vicinity of Winchester, friends
here recalled today. Enlisting in
Company I, 9Th Virginia Cavalry,
known as the Orange Rangers, at
the age of II years, young Willis
was cut off by the enemy near Sum-
NIT Point, north of Winchester, and
called upon TO surrender. Instead
he drew his pistols, fired all the shots
at the party seeking his capture and
cut his way through, He was shot
in the foot as he rode away, cheered
by the enemy for his exploit.
Some time afterward he was as
signed to a raiding party, which
crossed the bleak mountains and
through frozen streams into Berkeley
County, w. Va, where the small
band of Confederates attacked and
captured several officers of a force
Of Federal soldiers stationed there.
One of the officers happened to be
attending dance some miles away
that night and escaped capture. He
was William Mckinley, afterward
President of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
ROCKVILLE.

At the request of Rockville house.
keepers, Miss Ruth Braden, Red Cross
nutritioniSt, who is conducting nutri-
ton classes in the public schools and
elsewhere in the county under auspices
of the Montgomery County Red Cross
Chapter, is arranging to form a nutri-
ton class in Rockville. With that end
in sview she has asked all interested
women to meet at the home of Mrs.
Thomas Barnsley next Friday evening
TO 4urther the project. 1t is understood
to sbe Miss Braden'S plan to conduct
a course of six lessons.
The executive committee of the
wolnan's board of the Montgomery
County General Hospital Sandy Spring
has named Mrs. F. Pole Robson cor
responding secretary in place of Miss
Mary Reading Nichols, resigned, and
has selected Tuesday july 90, as the
date for the annual supper for the
benefit of the hospital.
At the February meeting of the
board, Mrs. j. Janney Shoemaker re-
ported that 1900 surgical dressings had
been turned in during the preceding
month. Miss Elizabeth Jones, superin-
tendent of the hospital, stated that so
patients were admitted to the hospital
during January, As of them pay pa
tients and the others State patients,
40 being from this county, 10 from
HOWARD county, from Prince georges
County and 4 from the District of
Columbia. She also reported that dur
ing the month 81 operations we're per-
formed, 176 laboratory examinations
made and 81 X-ray pictures taken.
Rev. Bertram M. Osgood of the Bap-
fist Church officiated at the marriage
here of Frederick A. Moody and Miss
Constance Keller, both of Washington,
at the parsonage.
49,, -
the Circuit Court here yesterday for
the marriage of Stonestreet w. Luhn
81, and Miss Agnes Virginia Dixon, 81
both of BarneSville, this county, and
Adaurice A. Shipley, "a, and Miss Nora
iEay Brown, 1s, of Berryville, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
Father, iii, Watches
Map as Son Speeds
Miles to Bedside
Special Dispatch to IN. star

Special Dispatch to Ias Star
BALTIMORE, February Is
father critically Ill yesterday began
watching on an improvised map the
progress Of his son, racing across
1906 miles of water and land from
Yokohama to his bedside. Tne
father is Rev. DR.. L. F. Warner, a
former president of the Maryland
Annual Conference of the Methodist
Protestant Church, and his son is
Rev. Paul F. Warner.
The boat bringing the son to the
United States is scheduled to arrive
in San Francisco February %, and
from there he will travel to Balti-
more by train and airplane, hoping
to reach his father March 4.
A miniature boat has been placed
on the fathers map. which will be
moved daily as reports of the ships
position are received. Later the ship
will be replaced by miniature train
and airplane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
F. H. CASHELL, ROCKVILLE
EX-LEGISLATOR. EXPIRES
Lifelong Resident of Montgomery
County Fails to Rally After
Opera ton.

Francis Hazel Cashell, So years old,
prominent Rockville automobile dealer,
farmer and former member Of the State
Legislature, died last night in Wash
ington hospital.
He was stricken a week ago. An
operation several days later was I'M
availing and he gradually grew worse.
He is survived by his widow, 4ormerly
Miss Ella Ferry of Tappahannock
County, Va; a daughter. Mrs. j. Banks
Berry of Rockville; a son. Edward H.
Cashell of Cincinnati. Ohio. and a
brother Edgar Cashell of Richmond, Va.
Mr.. Cashell was prominent in
Masonic circles a.d belonged various
organizations of that order in Mont
gomery County and to Bouimi Temple,
Order OF the Mystic Shrine of Balti-
more. He was son of the late Hazel
B. Cashell and '7as lifelong resident
OF this county. He represented the
county as Democrat one term in the
House of Delegates.
The funeral will take place Monday
with Masonic rites.
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A scale just introduced into London
is for women who wish to reduce, the
figures being hidden from all except the
one being weighed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
BANK OF APPALACHlA
is CLOSED BY STATE
Gradual Withdrawal of Deposits
Necessitates Move, Examiner Saws.
Hopes to Reopen Soon.
pecial Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
RICHMOND. Va, February IS
The Peoples Bank of Appalachia. va.
capitalized at $4,000, with resources
of S62l ,52784, failed to open its doors
for business at the order of 7,
Ritchie of Richmond, examiner for the
State department of insurance and
banking.
Mr. Richie, following an examina-
ton of the banks books, issued a state
ment, in which he stated he had hopes
of reopening the bank in the near fu-
ture. He expressed himself as being
confident that satisfactory plans could
be worked out to rehabilitate the bank,
The gradual withdrawal of funds by
depositors during the past few weeks
necessitated the closing of the institu-
ton he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15

To avert unemployment Italy is push
ing all its plans for public Improvement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
PINE TAG BURNED.

Fire Destroys County Home of
Malcolm K. Harris Near Danville.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
DANVILLE, Va. February 15.-Fire
of undetermined origin yesterday COM
pletely destroyed Pine Tag, the coun-
try home of Malcolm K Harris. Dan
vile attorney, adjoining the golf club
3 miles west of the city, entailing
loss of approximately $4,000, most of
which is said TO be covered by insur-
ance
The Harris family was at their town
residence and the dwelling was pre-
sumably unoccupied Passersby saw
the flames and gave the alarm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15

The whole blue range registers at the Paris Openings
=. and the whole blue range registers in the first
smart Woodward & Lothrop fashion collections Blues
stressed for morning. afternoon sports and evening
navy and white rival the classic black and white
grayed blues and greenish blues are approved by
couturiers They lend chic to the smart restaurants
avenues. clubs and Dances for Washngton's fashion
ablesever fond of bue-are quick to realize that it is
smart to wear blue but smarter to wear Woodward
& Lothrop's blue fashions
FASHIONS THIRD Floors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
AUTOIST TURNS IN MAN.
Danville Motorist Severely Beats
Person Caught Rifling Machine.

Special Dispatch to The star
DANVILLE, Va, February 15.-David
Mclaughlin, colored, was brought into
the police station yesterday by Charlie
Martin after Martin had administered
a severe beating to him as a result of
his having discovered the colored man
rifling the pockets of his automobile.
The colored man was fined $40 and
costs for being drunk and was fined $40
and sentenced to 80 days in jail for
petty larceny. A counter charge OF
assault against Martin was dismissed by
the court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15
Young Mother Dead.

WINCHESTER. Va, February Is
Especially Mrs. Ruth M. Kackley, 80.
wife of E. NJ Kackley and daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Jones. Berryville,
died Thursday at her home. in Clarke
County. of heart attack. Besides her
husband and parents, she leaves i've
children, the youngest an infant born
last week; two sisters and four brothers.
She was member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-02-15

County Jail for further investigation.
They deny any connection with the
case and all attempts to have them
identified as the second man in the
rum car have failed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-07
Henequen Growing
Urged in Yucatan
lSpeclal % INC Herald

MEXICO CITY. March En-
couragement Of the small grower is
to bring the henequen production
of Yucatan back TO its former pro-
portions, about twice as great as at
present, according to Governor Bart
olome Garcia Correa Of the state.
Yucatan now has the worlds
monopoly Of henequen. the United
States being the chief buyer. Vir-
tually the only rival is Manila hemp.
which, however. compliments ra-
Their than completes with the "sisal'
as Yucatan henequen is called in
the United States. because it is US
ed where softer fibre Is essential.
A League Of Medium and Small
Henequen Producers has been es-
tablished in Yucatan. Through the
medium of this organization Gov
ernor Garcia Correa plans 10 help
the large number Of small growers
instead Of the small number Of
large producers. The small far
mer has been at the mercy of the
large producer in the past" he said.
Yucatan Is one Of the few truly
eSocialistic states in the world. II
runs its business, the largest
of which is the henequen industry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-07
Attractive Mother,
Child Contest Held

Who is the most attractive child
In America?
The answer to that question IS
TO be given as a result OF a contest
being conducted throughout the
United States and Canada by the
Photographers Assn. OF America,
with go prizes aggregating $4,000
at stake.
A contest 10 determine the most
lovely mother in America is being
conducted, with duplicate Of the
prize list offered in the first con-
test. Both are part OF the Golden
Jubilee celebration Of the associa-
ton.
The contest is particularly in
teresting to A. Holm's Studio, local
member OF the association, he said
today, because there is probably no
division Of portrait work where 50
much progress has been made in
recent years as in the field Of
children'S photographs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-07
MANY SEEKING
VALLEY FACTS

The largest number Of inquiries
received by the local chamber Of
commerce are from the Mississippi
Valley. @. G. Richardson. secretary
of the local chamber, disclosed to-
day.
I'VE are receiving an unusally
large number Of letters these days,
he said. People who have heard OF
the Valley, and others who desire
TO move here and make it their
permanent residence. write 70
Brownsville for the information"
He stated that each inquiry cost
the local chamber Of commerce AZ
proximately rs cents. including
literature. postage. stationary. and
salaries for employees.
Most requests for information
can not be answered by merely
mailing literature. but must be
written a detailed answer satisfying
questions asked in the inquiry.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-07
Cleveland Woman
Pleased With Visit

The wife OF a member Of the board
of directors OF the Cleveland. Ohio.
Chamber OF Commerce has written
the local chamber thanking u for
the courtesies shown her while IN
Brownsville.
The thoughfulness and courtesy
shown me contributed much TO the
pleasantness of my 5-week visit 70
the Valley" Mrs. Fred Schauffleu
Cleveland. writes.
Mrs. Schauffleu mentioned bridge
parties and luncheons in particular.
Snd said that the number Of people
she met while here made her feel
as if / were al home"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-07
BANKER Sees
PROSPERITY
American Bank in Mexico
Not Yet Ready For
Monterrey
(snecIal to The Herald


MEXICO CITY, March THE
National City bank Of New York.
which opened a branch in Mexico
City last fall. is not yet ready to
branch out further in Mexico, said
William B. Richardson, manager Of
the Mexico City bank. in denying
reports that the institution would
establish a house in Monterrey in
the near future.
we are as yet too busy with af-
fairs in Mexico City, where business
has far exceeded our expectations.
to seek other locations in Mexico"
said Mr.. Richardson. But If we
were looking for a place TO locate.
] feel that we could not do better
than fix upon Monterrey. which is
a lively. hustling. and growing town
with excellent highways connecting
il with the northern border" Mr..
Richardson added that his recent
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-07

trips to Monterrey had been on bus
mess III connection with the Mexico
City branch bank.
With regard to conditions gener-
ally in Mexico" the banker said:
1t is my true. sincere belief that
Mexico is on the upgrade. Things
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-07
L1TRUS POOL
PROFITABLE
Quarter Million Dollars
Melted Growers From
213 Cars of Fruit
Especial to The Herald.)

MISSION, March THE largest
citrus pool in the history of the
Valley over a two weeks period has
left growers and members Of the
Texas Citrus Fruit Exchange a quar-
ter Of a million dollars richer. It
was the tenth pool OF the season.
The 2l3 al Of fruit Melted grow
ers SIT cents per pound on Texa-
Sweet and 2.7l on other sizes and
grades. totaling 500, 77495.
The summary Of the pool ending
Jan. IL shows:
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-07
NEPHEW ILL

w. I. Norton, manager Of the To-
cal Jitney jungle grocery store, was
called to Jackson. Miss. TO the bed
side OF two nephews seriously III.
Mr.. Norton left Brownsville in his
car and is expected TO return
March IA.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-07

may happen 10 postpone the pros
perity for which the country IS
headed. but 1t will get there"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-07
EFFECTIVE RELIEF
FOR WIDESPREAD I'LL
Millions Enjoy 1t as Daily
Diet

Constipation IS an ancient i'll.
Modern diets with their soft foods
have caused it to become about the
most common ailment known TO man.
kind. Lack Of roughage in the diet
is usually the cause. Add bulk to
the diet and constipation dis
appears.
Kellogg's ALL-BRAN is bulk.
Millions now eat it regularly. They
are no longer subject to the evils
of this dreaded disease, which is
the source Of many other physical
ailgients.
Kellogg's ALL-BRAN is posi-
lively guaranteed TO relieve both
temporary and recurring constipa-
ton. In addition, it supplies your
body with iron which enriches the
blood, building strength and the
glowing color of health. With milk
or fruit juices, or in many cooked
foods. it brings important vitamins
into the diet.
Use Kellogg's ALL-BRAN and it
will never be necessary again to
take pills and drugs that often
create dangerous habits.
Two tablespoons daily will pre-
vent and relieve constipation-in
recurring cases, with every meal.
Kellogg's ALL-BRAN is delicious
and effectivel Your grocer has
ALL-BRAN in the red-and-green
package. Made by Kellogg in Battle
Greek.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-07

For the first time in the Univer-
sity Of Tulsa's history no Indians
are enrolled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-12-25
ROCKVILLE.

ROCKVILLE, Md, December rs (Spe-
cial) Rev j. Lloyd Black, promotional
secretary of Lynchburg College. Lynch
burg, Va, has accepted o call to the
pastorate of the Rockville CHRISTIAN
Church and will assume charge Of his
duties January IL. He succeeds Rev:
George G. Minor, now in charge OF
Briariey Hall School ct Poolesville.
Funeral services for former County
Commissioners Crittenden II. walker,
who died Monday afternoon at his home
In Oaithersburg, following . long ILL
ness, aged ~ years, were held yesterday
afternoon OF the home. Burial was in
Forest Oak Cemetery, Gaithersburg.
Six nephews Of Mr.. Walker served as
pallbearers-Carlton Browning, Roger
Carlisle, Ira Darby, j. Forest Walker,
Marshall Walker and Ralph Walker.
The annual Christmas entertainment
of the Rockville Christian Sunday
school will be held in the church Sunday
evening. The program win include a
Christmas play, directed by Mrs. George
Wilson, in which Mr.. and Mrs. Santa
Claus will appear; recitations and music
and Christmas boxes will be dis
tributed. The superintendent, Frank H.
Higgins, will be in charge.
Following a short illness Of pneu-
monia, Miss Lucy A. Goodwin, n, for
the last ID years a resident of Kensing
ton, died at the home Of her nephew
and niece, Mr.. and Mrs. William Ed
ward Parker, Kensington, Tuesday after
noon. The funeral will take place at
ii o'clock tomorrow morning from the
funeral home of Warner Z. Humphrey
in Rockville, burial to be in Rockville
Union Cemetery. Miss Goodwin was
native Of Boston, Mass.
Licenses have been issued here for
the marriage of Luther M. johnson, Il,
and Miss Alma Ellen Rhody, 81, both
Of Altoona, Pa: Robert G. Barnitz, SO,
and Mrs. Anna B. Schoder, 50, both of
Washington; Higdon Sickels, %, and
Miss Bessie Heron, %, both Of Mont
gomery County; Sebastian Franco, -,
and Miss May Cappolianca, 19, both of
washington: William Harper Dean, jr.,
81, and Miss Elizabeth l.. Bennett, 10,
both Of washington; Ramar p
Caechini, 20, Of Richmond, Va, and
Miss Florence A. PiZzine, rs, of Wash
ington; Carroll Lee Shry, 81 and Miss
Mary NJ. Fry, 10, both of TIscarora,
Nd; Richard A. Stanley, ~, Of Cor
louisville, Va, and Miss Leona B. Tay-
lor, ~, Of Charlottesville, Va.
Large congregations attended mid
A4A6uC oCEflCSS III 6b. MdEyS OdLL1OIIC
and Christ Episcopal Churches which
ushered in Christmas in Rockville. Mid
night services also were held in st.
Johns Catholic Church, Forest Glen;
st. Martins Catholic Church, Gathers
burg. and st. Mary's Catholic Church,
GAINESVILLE
Most Of the employees Of the court
house here were released from work
at noon yesterday and were told not
to return until Monday morning, thus
giving the longest Christmas holiday
such employees have ever enjoyed. The
public schools closed about noon on
uary 5.
Rev. Frank A. Tyler of the Methodist
Church officiated at the marriage here
yesterday afternoon Of Charles j. White
and Miss Bessie Viola Luckett, both OF
Winchester, Va.