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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
INJURED MAN CLEARS
UP MYSTERY Of FALL
Regains Consciousness to Tell In
vestigators He Lost Balance
While Washing Windows.

Investigation of Carl Huff's plunge
from third-story window of his home
at 148 Eleventh street southeast was
dropped last night, when the injured
man regained consciousness at Casualty
Hospital and explained he had lost his
balance while washing windows.
Huff, who is 40, was found lying I'M
conscious in a yard in front of his
home late Thursday. Roy w. Harding
80, of 1904 VesZy street, who was in
the third-floor room with him few
minutes before he fell, was arrested by
fourth precinct police He later was
released in the custody of his attorney,
T. F. Burke.
Huff, according to hospital physicians
is still in serious condition, suffering
from fractured skull, cuts sbout the
head and face, and body bruises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
VISITOR AND CONDUCTOR
OF TROLLEY HELD UP
Michigan Man Says Bandit Forced
Him to Drive Into Country
Taking Cash, Shoes, Trousers.

Two hold-ups were reported to police
here last night by Gerald Charles Lud-
wig of Grand Rapids. Mich. visitor
at the Lee House here, and John T.
Taylor. a street car conductor of 2025
Benning road northeast.
Ludwig told police man boarded his
car at Florida avenue and r street last
night about o'clock, pressed a pistol
to his side and ordered him to drive
into the country. Near Cabin John,
Md, the bandit told him TO turn into
a side road, Ludwig said, and then
robbed him of his shoes. trousers and
$50 in cash. The robber made his
escape in car which had trailed the
pair throughout the drive, police were
told. Ludwig furnished a description
Of the man.
Two colored bandits held him up and
removed two empty DILL folds from his
pocket as he switched his street car at
the terminus of the Columbia branch
shortly after II o'clock last night, Tay-
lor reported to police. Finding that the
wallets we're empty. the men discarded
them and fed,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
TRAFFIC INJURIES
RECEIVED BY EIGHT
Victims include Three Elderly
Persons and Two
Children.

Eight personS-including an elderly
trio and two young children-were in
jured in traffic accidents late yester-
day and last night.
Frederick w. Graham, 10 years old,
of 1915 Riggs place and his wife, Mrs.
Edith g. Graham, 65 suffered slight
cuts and bruises when their automo-
bile was In collision at Sixteenth
street and Kalmia road with a Wash
ington Rapid Transit. Co. bus which
was being tested by a mechanic They
were treated by private physician.
Severe injuries of the head we're re-
ceived by Mrs. Elsie Barker, 50 years
old, of 312 D street northeast, when hit
by a motor cycle operated by Howard
Clements, colored, 81, of 1850 Third
street, at Massachusetts, avenue and
Third street. Mrs. Barker was taken
to Casualty Hospital, while Clements
was arrested on a charge of reckless
driving.
Boy Struck by Auto.
Charles p. Marshall, IA years old,
OF 1000 H street, was taken to George
town University Hospital and treated
by staff surgeons for a fracture of the
left arm last night after he was hit
at Thirty-fourth street and Wisconsin
avenue by an automobile driven by
Opha johnson, 1871 Warren street.
Ffve-year-old Nancy Maloney, 26
street, was given first aid at Sib!ey
Hospital for cuts about the ankles
when she was struck at North Capitol
and T streets by a taxicab.
Two Government excavation workers
were seriously injured when the body
of an automatic dump truck slipped
from the chassis of the vehicle at
Ninth and B streets and pinned them
beneath it.
Hit-and Run Driver Sought.
The men, James Page, % years old.
OF 638 Pennsylvania avenue and Will
liam Sellegman, 81, of Clarendon, we're
released by fellow workmen and re-
moved to Emergency Hospital for treat
ment.
A hit-and-run driver, who knocked
down Maude Moore, colored, 81, of 1923
Belmont road, is being sought by po-
lice following an accident near the
woman's home last night. She was
treated at Emergency Hospital for cuts
about the face and discharged. The
car bore Maryland tags, police reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
IS PROPOSED
FOR RHEEM HOLDINGS
Sale of Swartzell, Rheem & Hensey
Co., Properties Worth Millions,
Urged in D. c. Court.

A plan for selling at public auction
millions of dollars of Swartzell, Rheem
&c Hensey Co. properties was submitted
to the District Supreme Court yester-
day for approval
1t had been planned to keep the
properties off the market until real
estate prices improve, but need for
cash caused the trustees to change
their plans in this respect.
Fred j. Eden. referee in bankruptcy,
set November IL as date for a meet
ing of creditors to discuss plans for
the best disposition OF the bankrupt
holdings.
Properties scheduled for auction in
clude the company's Office building on
Fifteenth street, the Hurley-Wright
Building, the Securities Building and
several unimproved pieces of real estate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31

SAA W. ~. 49, = AZ
dence Opera House
Orchestra for a
number OF years,
and, at the same
period. was Soloist
with the ISt Light
Infantry Band Of
that city.
A period Of study
under George Bar
rere. in New York,
preceded his en-
gsgem6t as flute
and piccolo soloist
in VeSsella'S Band
for three years.
Then followed a
long musical serv-
ice in and about
philadelphia. dur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
WILL AID J0BLESS

The Schultz cigar stores of Wash
ington will turn over per cent Of
their receipts next Thursday, November
S, to the District Committee on En-
ployment for the benefit of the joblesS,
the local manager of the stores an
nounced today
D. A. Schultz, president Of the COM
pany, also viii personally denate an
amount equaksto the per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
AUTO HITS SON OF POLICEMAN
AFTER DEATH TAKES GIRL OF ;
Strongs Home Twice Visited by Misfortune in Two Days,
Though Boys Injuries Are Held Not Serious.

and it was supposed she grew restless
and went to the kitchen for look at
a Halloween gift she had received the
previous day at Halloween pageant
at Garfield playground.
Bruce. however, was only slightly in
jured. He was taken to Providence
Hospital by the driver of the machine
which hit him, Willy Long, colored, %
years old. Of 90 Myrtle street northeast
Bruce was treated for bruises and
brush burns about the head and body
The driver said he ran suddenly into
the path of his automobile from the
sidewalk. No charges were booked
against Long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
POWER HEARING SET
Plea for More Water at Niagara
Falls to Be Heard.

The Federal Power Commission has
called hearing here on December 8
on proposal to permit additional d.
version of water at Niagara Falls for
the benefit Of the Niagara Falls Power
Co. hyoroelectric project and to deter
mine If there shall be any addition to
the fixed capital account of the project
for the diversion, which would amount
tc 275 cubic feet per second.
This grant would complete the 90
600 cubic feet per second originally au-
thorized
Gov. Roosevelt and other New York
authorities have been advised of the
hearing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31

For the second time misfortune last
night visited the home of Policeman
B. NJ. Strong. at 506lz Second street
southeast. This time the ofi1cer's g.
year-old son, Bruce, jr., was run down
by an automobile while crossing Sec
ond street near z southeast.
Only the previous day Pvt. Strong's
3-year-old daughter, Colette, succumbed
to a heart attack as she was Juggling
a chair toward an electric light switch
in the kitchen. She had arisen during
the night and her body was not found
until the following morning when her
mother got up to prepare breakfast.
The child had been III with grip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
ANNIVERSARY PLANNED
Association of Oldest Inhabitants
to Hear Report Wednesday.

The next regular monthly meeting of
the Association of Oldest Inhabitants
will be held at the Old Union Engine
House next Wednesday evening at 1880
O'Clock
report will be made by the Enter
tainment Committee regarding arrange
mentS made for the celebration of the
stxty-sixth anniversary Of the associ-
alton, to be held Monday, December 7.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
LETTER OF APPRECIATION
is SENT TO DR.. NEWT
Commissioners Praise Service on
Eve of Retirement as
d. C. Coroner.

The District Commissioners today
sent to DR.. j. Ramsay hewitt, retiring
as District coroner after 80 years of
service, letter of felicitation upon his
long and faithful service. DR.. hewitt
retires tomorrow on account of physi-
cal disabilities.
The Commissioners cannot let this
occasion pass" the letter said, in part.
without an expression of their appre-
citation Of the long and faithful service
that you have rendered the District of
Columbia in the very responsible posi-
ton which you have occupied for 80
years. They hope that in your retire
ment your health will improve and that
you will enjoy many more years of
life"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31

ing which time he played at Willow
Grove Park under the late Victor Her
bert.
At various times Mr.. Iascone has
played with the DeFeo Grand Opera
Company, the San Carlos Grand Opera
Company. the La Scale Grand Opera
Company, the Aborn Opera Company
and a wei known Russian ballet orches-
ira IN Chicago He had been connected
with theater orchestra work in WASH
ington prior to his selection as first
fluttst Of the National Symu& ony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
THE WEATHER

District of Columbia Virginia--M Mostly
cloudy tonight and tomorrow, not much
change in temperature, lowest tonight
about AZ degrees, moderately westerly
winds.
Maryland-Mostly cloudy tonight and
tomorrow, rain or snow in the noun
tains, not much change in temperature,
fresh westerly winds.
West Virginia-Light rain in east
and central and rain or snow in ex-
IRENE east portion tonight, not much
change in temperature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
Women Hurt in Labor Clash.

SARAGOSSA, Spain. october 81
UP.-Five women workers in q biscuit
factory were injured todoy in a clash
between members OF the General
Workers Union and the National
Labor Federation. The fight began
during an argument over which OF the
two examinations 10 superior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
In Symphony
First Flutist Has Been Con-
nected With Many Musical
Organizations.

Domenico I2Scone, first fiutist Of the
National Symphony Orchestra, is Italian
by birth. but American by adoption.
Coming 10 this country years ago, n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
AUTO VICTIM DIES

Cnar1es =. miners, Struck Dy Car
Two Weeks Ago, Succumbs. =
Charles F. Miners, 70, Of 3646 New
Hampshire avenue, died at Garfield
Hospital today from injuries received
two weeks ago when run down In front
Of his home by an automobile.
The driver Of the car, George w.
Swift, %, of S0Is Allison street, accom-
panied by his Attorney sprrenMered to
tenth precinct police Shortly after
Miners death. He was ordered to APP
pear at an inquest scheduled for IL 30
o'clock Monday at the District Morgue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
Report for Last "a Hours.

Highest, g. IL noon yesterday; year
aEe. So
Lowest. 43, an. today; year ago, SO.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-31
The Sun and Moon.
Rainfall.

Monthly rainfall in inches in the Cap
ttal (current month 10 dRtel
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Balfany and
daughters visited at the Ole Lovald
home near Milroy Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Grams and
family and Milton Jensen were Sun
day dinner guests at the Ed. Grams
home at Milroy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jens Larsen visited
friends and relatives at Springfield
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mechanic of
Minneapolis visited at the parental
Thor Nelson home from Friday until
Monday.
Mrs. G. o. Schlick entertained a
number of children on Wednesday, it
being her daughter Virginia's sixth
birthday. The guests were Lucille
and Helen Hogan, Ferne and Lorraine
Danielouski, Betty June Bonner
Thora Paskewitz and Dolores Benson
Mr.. and Mrs. G. o. Schlick and
Thor Nelson went to Lamberton
Thursday evening. The men attend
ed the Odd Fellows lodge, Mr.. Schlick
being a candidate. Mrs. Schlick spent
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-02-26

home of Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Becker.
Ed. Freise of Arlington was bust
ness caller here Monday.
Fred Menecke of Sanborn was a
business visitor here last Friday.
On Tuesday afternoon, February IL
Mrs. R. c. Scheunert entertained
nineteen little girls in honors of her
daughter Glenrae's eighth birthday.
Little Glenrae dressed in a colonial
costume of blue and white received
her guests at the door presenting
each with cap of cherry red and
white. Each was given pieces of a
puzzle which when correctly matched
formed Ratchet telling them to be
seated for luncheon which was serv-
ed on trays. The children were at
tracted by the favors which consisted
of fruit mud turtles, gum drops,
candle and candle holders. Many
games were played at which prizes
consisting Of animals made of gum
drops were awarded. Miss Scheun-
ert received many gifts.
Miss Goldie Harris spent the week.
,, end in Minneapolis.
The teachers and pupils enjoyed a
holiday Monday from school, Wash
ington's birthday being observed.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Mantei of Oil
via, Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Schendel of
Renville and Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron
Sommers were Sunday dinner guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Sommer.
Mr.. Sykora motored from West
brook Friday to get his daughter,
Miss Dorothy, who spent the weekend
there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Schmidt who
spent the winter in the Henry Sch
midi apartment on the Schmidt farm
have rented the farm occupied by Mr..
and Mrs. H. E. Nemitz and will move
there March LIST.
Mrs. Fred Prodehl was hostess to
the Evangelical Aid of Middle Creek
in the church parlors there last week
Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Simondet were
business visitors at New Ulm, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Irving and
daughter of Aberdeen, S. D. were
weekend guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff
ford Olson.
A farewell party for the A. ]. Hag-
berg family who are moving near
Delhi was given at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. M. Anderson Friday eve
ninging by the Homer Township
Farmers Club. The time was spent
socially and in playing games. Re-
freshments were served by the COM
mittee. A gift was presented to the
family by the club as a token of
esteem in which they are held.
Mrs. H. S. Mann and new daughter
returned home Friday from the Red
wood Falls hospital.
Rev. w. G. Schendel and daughters
motored to Essig Friday evening to
get Mrs. Schendel and son who had
been visiting relatives there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Neuenburg
and family of Redwood Falls and Mr..
and Mrs. Victor Hanson of Morgan
were supper guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Art. Stellmaker Sunday.
Friends of Miss Laura M. Wolff
who will be remembered as a nurse
for Grandma Dreyer several years
7 ago, will regret to learn Of her death
at Pasadena, California where she has
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Paxton Township

Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Gollmer and
daughter were among the relatives
who attended the wedding supper of
mr.. and Mrs. Albert Gollmer at the
home of the latter's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Steinhouse near Bird
Island on Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Swigart visited
at the Joe Kenney home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Kerhoff, Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Fedricks and Mr.. and Mrs.
Tom Plain and daughter were Sun
day evening visitors at the Frank Irl-
beck home.
Miss Isabelle Revier is staying at
the VIM. Lussenhop home while she
is doing practice teaching in Dist. 20.
The district declamatory contest
will be held in District 6 West on
Friday afternoon. Miss Irene LUIS
senhop is teacher in this district.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Quessenberry
entertained at 500 card party Fri
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hawtons were
Friday evening visitors at the VIM.
Swigart home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Swigart and
son were Sunday dinner guests at the
parental Adolph Balko home.
The Carl Goodyear family are on
the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Scows were
Sunday afternoon visitors at the Os-
car ROuthe home.
twenty-five friends of Roy and
Betty Lussenhop helped them cele-
brate their birthdays Sunday after
noon. Roy's birthday was Sunday
and Betty's birthday is Wednesday.
After an enjoyable time the younger
folks enjoyed a delicious luncheon.
luncheon.
Miss Grace Ramey who has been at
Faribault for several months return
ed home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Gollmer and
daughter and Mr.. and Mrs. Victor
Boudreau spent Friday with relatives
sand friends at Marshall.
Ed. Boudreau and daughter Lydia
motored to Marshall Sunday to visit
at the Louis Grandpre home and with
aother relatives.
Bonnie Steinhouse, Roy Dwire and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gollmer and
daughter were Friday evening visitors
at the Frank Dornfeld home.
The Paxton Farmers Club meets
this Friday evening at the VIM. LUIS
senhop home. Cake, coffee and sand
witches will be served.
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been resident the past five years.
Miss Wolff was formerly a resident of
Morton and has relatives there.
Elmer Becker is walking with the
aid OF crutch this week due to an
accident which occurred last Thurs
day at the lake while he was loading
cake of ice on the truck. The tongs
gave away from the ice, cauing him
to fall backwards off the truck and
injuring his foot which will disable
him for about three weeks.
R. Hosken and daughters of Rem
vile were business callers here Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Moritz and family
of Delhi were callers here Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. Meyers and daugh-
ter Of Redwood Falls attended serv-
ices here Sunday afternoon.
Several from here attended the play
at the Church of Christ last Thurs
day evening and greatly enjoyed it.
The cast and their director, Mrs.
Joneson deserve much praise.
Mrs. Dan Zimmerman and children
| of Sanborn were visitors at the Fred
Heske home Saturday.
Mrs. H. S. Dotson arrived Saturday
from Minneapolis and is visiting al
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Thos
Hosken Jr.
Aaron Wendt of the Brookville
Hatchery was a business caller here
Monday.
Glenn Thomas who has beer
working at Lake Lillian is spending
a few weeks with his mother, Mrs
Ida Thomas. Having been kicked by
a horse and injuring his arm he was
obliged to carry it in a sling and has
been unable to work.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-02-26
LUCAN

Mr.. and Mrs. John Zeug attended
the home talent play at Revere Mon
day evening. They reported fine
evening of entertainment.
Clarence Weisflog of Mason City,
Iowa and Francis Schultz of Mankato
visited at the L. J. Anderson home
Saturday.
Mrs. E. F. Nelson, Mrs. Louis Lar
sen and Mrs. VIM. Hansen visited
with Mrs. F. M. Anderson Thursday
afternoon.
Miss Mildred Dittbenner of Red
wood Falls visited with her mother at
the Marshall hospital Tuesday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Anderson and
daughter Joyce of Tracy visited at
the L. c. Patterson home Wednesday
afternoon. Joyce remained for a
short visit. Mrs. Anderson returned
for her daughter Friday.
Mrs. Erwin Bruins, Miss Marguerite
Bruins and Mrs. Herman Drewlow at
tended Ladies Aid Thursday at the
Frank Boushek home at Vesta.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. j. Troske of New
, Rockford, North Dakota called at the
L. j. Anderson home Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Anderson, Mrs.
Herman Drewlow and Mrs. L. C. Pat
terson spent Wednesday at Marshall.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Krogstad
were dinner guests of relatives at
Tracy Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. N. Haag, Orville
Jensen and Lois Mae and Bobby AL
len of Minneapolis motored here
Saturday evening to be with rela-
tives until Monday evening.
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c. E. Organized at
North Redwood

At the meeting of the Leadership
Training class last Tuesday evening
a G.. E. Society was organized with
the following officers in charge: Miss
Alice Simondet, president; Miss Ber-
nice Becker, vice president; Floyd
Becker, secretary and Jasper Simon
Diet, treasurer. 1t was decided to hold
a c. E. meeting every other Sunday
evening and business and social
meeting once a month to be held at
the homes of the members. The first
meeting was Thursday evening at the
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the evening with friends.

the evening with friends.
Vernon Dittbenner accompanied by
Mrs. Norman went to Marshall Sat:
urday. Mrs. Norman remained for 81
visit at the Earl jefferson home anS
Mrs. Dittbenner who has been at the
hospital for several weeks, returnedd
home. Her many friends wish he's
a speedy recovery to good health. g
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Kaatz anC
Mrs. Engen and son Curtis of Revere
were Sunday afternoon callers at the
G. o. Schlick home.
Vernon Dittbenner, Marguerite
Bruins and Mr.. and Mrs. G. 0. Sch
lick enjoyed the show at Redwood
Falls Sunday evening.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-02-26
'Vesta

0Is
and Mrs. Frank Maus were five hun
dred players Saturday evening at a
card party in Redwood Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Chamberlain
of Gales were Sunday callers at the
Bill Wilkinson home.
A farewell party was given in hon
or of Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Manning
Saturday evening at their home. They
will leave for Willmar this week
where they will make their future
home.
Mrs. George Clark and daughter
Dora and Mrs. Fairmont of Manka-
to drove to Mankato Monday.
Carl Smith and family expect to
move to the Henry Smith farm.
Mr.. and Mrs, Mccoy will move on
to farm near Milroy.
Mrs. George Clark was Redwood
Falls shopper Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Gall were San
born callers Sunday evening.
Mrs. Otto Meier will entertain the
Lutheran Ladies Aid Thursday af-
ternoon in the church basement.
A bridal shower was given for
Bertha Richadahl Sunday evening at
her home. She received many very
pretty and useful gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Lempke will
move to Vesta Tuesday where they
will live in the old Gallery home.
A baby boy was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Art. Lempke Sunday afternoon.
The following were Sunday guests
at the A. Tolzman home: Gertrude
Wallert of Danube, Marguerite and
Ruth Hoffman and Emily Swoboda of
Reville.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1931-02-26

Paul Eppemeyer, a LIE Sueur coun'
ty farmer, purchased an airplane
from the Solers agency of Mankato
recently, and will soon pilot the ma
chine as a pleasure vehicle. He has
been taking lessons at the Mankatc
airport for several weeks. The ma.
chine is two passenger Curtis Robin