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The Washington times., 1931-05-23

MACNEIL. LILLIAN MARGUERITE
Passed away on Friday. May %. 1881
Wine Avenue. Hyattsville. Md. LILLIAN
MARGUERITE MACNEIL. the beloved
widow of the late Frederick E. MacNeil,
United States Army. She is survived by
three sons. v. V. MacNeil. Gordon E.
MacNeil and Donald C. MacNeil.
Notice of funeral services and internent
The Washington times., 1931-05-23
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The Washington times., 1931-05-23
Births, Deaths, Marriages
H. WALKER TUCKER

Final rites for H. Walker
Tucker, SO, retired business man,
who died Thursday at his home,
1901 P St. N. W., following a
lengthy illness, were held today
at the Gawler undertaking eStab-
lishment, 1854 Pennsylvania Ave.
N. W., with the Rev. Harry Good.
man officiating. Burial was in
Oak Hill Cemetery with Masonic
rites.
A native of this city, Mr..
Tucker was engaged in the shoe
business here for many years. He
was a member of the Association
of Oldest Inhabitants Of the Dis
trict of Columbia, and Hiram
Lodge, No. 10, F. A. A. M.
MRS. RUTH COE
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth
Coe, formerly of this city, who
died Thursday at her home n
Charlotte, N. c., will be held late
today at the S. H. Hines unoer.
taking establishment, 2901 Four
teenth St. N. W., with burial in
Glenwood Cemetery.
Mrs. Coe was the daughter Of
John L. McCabe, of the White
House clerical staff. She went to
North Carolina with her husband
six years ago.
Besides her husband and father,
she is survived by her mother,
three children, Catherine, Mary
Jane and Kenneth, jr., and CWo
sisters, Mrs. Frank S. Bowen and
Mrs. Jean w. Tolson, both of
Washington.
Funeral services will be held
Monday from his home, with
burial in Rock Greek Cemetery.
WILLIAM H. PITTS
William H. Pitts, 73, resident
of Washington for more than SO
years, died yesterday at his home,
726 Maryland Ave. N. E., follow
ing a brief illness.
A native of South Carolina, Mr..
Pitts came to Washington with
his parents when he was 4 years
old. He is survived by five sons,
Samuel A., William H., jr., John
F., Charles T. and Joseph A.
Pitts, and two daughters. Mrs.
Cecilia Gilchrist and Mrs. Mary
Mooney, all of this city.
MRS. PHILLIS C. NTCOLET
Mrs. Phillis Cogswell Nicolet,
wife of Tell w. Nicolet, landscape
architect, died suddenly yesterday
at an EaSton (MdD hospital.
Mr.. Nicolets maintains resi-
dence in Washington, as we'll as
in Pittsburgh, Pa, and IN Easton,
Md. Mrs. Nicolet is survived by
her husband; her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George B. Cogswell, of
Amherst, Mass; a daughter. Janet,
and a son, Tell w. Nicolet, jr.
Burial will be Monday at l p. m.
in Washington Memorial Park
here
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
BRED
 H0LSTEIN WINS Cheshire Cow Establishes New State Record for
 Connecticut LEADER IN ITS FIELD

Boosting the state butterfat production record for junior A. year-old Holsteins on daily milk ings for one year, two Connecticut heifers have established state marks that have never been sur passed before. According to the Holstein- Fricsian Association or America, Osborndale Aaggie, bred and owned by Mrs w. s. Kellogg of Derby, has completed produc- ton in 365 days of 20,666 pounds of milk containing 74S.3 pounds Of buttcrfat. This is 2.S pounds of butterfat higher than the record stablished 4 years ago by a Gladi Sylvia, owned by w. s. Brown or Central Village. which was 25, ,162 pounds of milk containing 745.5 pounds of butterfat. Another Holstein, Nutmeg Colantha. kal- ker Payne, bred by F. M. Peasley of Cheshire and owned by A. w. Brumaghim of West Cheshire, has surpassed Aaggie's record by n total of 1853 pounds of butterfat to establish d new state record for Connecticut of 24,116 pounds or 3.7 per cent milk containing 3Ol.5 pounds of butterfat. Nutmeg unsurpassed record wins her 560th rank in the exclusive sorority Of some 500-odd Holsteins in the na- ton that have exceeded 300 pounds of butterfat and wins her 3rd rank in the nation during the past testing year for age and d. vision. She Is the first Connec- cticut Holstein during the past testing year and the third on the all-time list to exceed 300 pounds of butterfat.
 The highest butterfat produc- ton record by a mature Connecu- cut Holstein during the past test ing year is that of Edgeview Te- hee Beets, bred in the Peasley herd and owned by Brumaghim' She is credited with a mature record of 365 days of 24,S3S pounds of 3.7 per cent milk con taining 9O9.9 pounds of butterfa' to rank 28th in the nation durinR the past testing year and third on the all-time state list. She Is the second Connecticut Holstein dur ing the past testing year and the 4th on the all-time state list to exceed 900 pounds of butterfat ana ranks 49sth in the Ho'ste'n "500".
 The highest record to be re. ported for junior 2-year-olo Holstein on yearly test in Connec. ticut during the past 3 years i' that of Osborndale I'lebe Hiida owned by Mrs w. S.. Kellogg ol Derby. In 365 days, she produced 2O.2O6 pounds of milk containing 7i6.s pounds of butterfat to rank 1 9th in the nation during the pas. p testing year and second on tnt ll-time state class for age ano division.
 Second rank on the all-tim' state list for senior 3-year-old Hoi' steins on 1O-month test and , daily '",iiLirgs has been awarded tc Papoose Pietje storrs. bred ana owned by Agricultural College o' storrs. In 24a days ts ,os months} on,,md, of milk containing 44S.3 pound' Of butterfat and carried her cal for l97 days of the test.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27

Waterburians In the second com pany of the Governors Foot Guards and the Mattatuck Drum Corps, together with the Putnam Phalanx of Hartford, will partici- pate in the sesquicentennial ob- servance of the battle of Groton Heights and the burning of New London, the chief events of mi1i- tary importance in Connecticut during the Revolutionary War, to be held at Fort Griswold and m New London, Sunday and Monday, September and 2.
 Under the guidance of Ernest l.. Rogers, former lieutenant gover- nor, and president of the Fort Griswold and Groton monument com mission of Connecticut. a com- prehensive and appropriate pro gram has been arranged that Will include a colorful reproduction of the battle of Groton Heights with two companies of the Governors Foot Guards representing the enemy attacking the fort. and the Putnam Phalanx as minute men defending it.
 Most of the exercises will be held within the nlStOTiC IdHpoAeo VI Fort Griswold in which a small number of patriots under Colonel Ledyard put up a brave but futile defense against an overwhelming number of Red Coats. This fort was given into the custody Of the state of Connecticut by the fed eral government in 1903 by act of congress but title to the property was withheld until the last session of congress this year when a deed to the land was giver to the state with only one restriction-that the land he returned to federal use in case of national emergency.
 The two day program will open at 2 o'clock on the afternoon or Sunday, September 6 within the fort with the playing of the Star Spangled Banner by the United states Coast Guard band. The in vocation will be given by the Rev J. Romeyn Danforth. chaplain general of the National Society
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
Sunday Crowds
 Throng Y Camp
Water Sports Favored By Long GalIery-Keen
 Competition

Freddy Stark; second, Earl Schwart third, Earl Balthazar.
 Underwater swim-First, Bud Ennis; second, Bob Smith; third. Howard Shipley.
 Junior Events 20-yard free style-First, Henry Minor; second. Doug Carpenter: third. Ed. Reade.
 20-yard breast stroke-First, Ned |Swanberg; second, Henry Minor; third, Doug Carpenter.
 Underwater swim-First, Ned Swanberg; second, Doug Carpen- ter; third, Henry Minor. Next Thursday the Y camp Is sponsoring a channel swim consist ing of three complete trips across the lake. The contestants will be covered with channel grease and will be fed during the crossings. A large list of entries for this novel swim have already been received. After an exciting day on the wa | terfront the campers at the Y. M. NC. A. camp held their usual grand I council fire at the new council ring. After the boys gathered at dusk at the council ring an impressive 1n- dian dance was enacted by the campers. John Neagle acted as medicine man; Nell Wysong and Robert Bartlett as two Indian hunt CTS, and Harold Schaller and Lin coin Braude as the dancers. Lei land Stacy, former camp director, told a story of the frozen north which held the campers spell bound for the remainder of the campfire hour. The moon shown impressively down on the quiet cir cle through the silver birches as the camper quartet sang now the parting song after prayer by one of the campers.
 | The camp Is already in a state of excitement over the announce ment that there will be wedding at camp next Friday night. The whole camp has been invited to at tend by Miss Schmaltz, the bride to-be.
 Word was given to the campers today by telegram that the mon sterous show of Burn 'em and Bail 'em will pitch their tents on the shores of Smiths lake during the eighth of August for an all day performance. The management oi the circus has promised show bigger and better than any veal they ever visited the Y. M. C. A camp.
 The unsatisfactory truce whicf was called in the sham battle be- tween the odd and the even tents will be called to an end during tho middle of the week in order to figh 1t out to the last man. Both side' have gone over the new steps tc be taken with the council of ten chiefs who make up the council O
 war for both sides. Both the Red! and Blues are confident that theil ,side will win an easy victory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
SEEN IN ENT LIE'
 AT FOX.POLI PALACE

tL- ssas Il OAN SEEN IN "MAGNirl,ENT LIE"
 AT FOX-POLI PALACE
 Ruth Chatterton displays a new versatility in a difficult and en- trancing role in her latest starring picture, "The Magnificent Lie, now showing at the Fox-Poli Pal ace theater. In a story that calls for d character of verve and spirit which changes rapidly to almost tragic drama, Miss Chatterton :s superb, better even than she was in "Sarah and Son." "Anybody's $ Woman" or "The Right to Love" "The Magnificent Lie" again brings Miss Chatterton In a singing role, as a cafe entertainer In New Orleans who. playing out a wager, dupes a sincere young lumberman, into believing she is the girl he loves,
 Supported by a young stock fa- yorite and New York stage star, Ralph Beilamy, Miss Chatterton makes a pulsing. vivid thing of this interesting story. Bellamy makes his screen bow in "The Magnificent Lie" and seems destined for even bigger things in the movies.
 stuart Erwin displays an unex- pected ability in handling a dra- matic role. The eager and bewild- . cred comedian has transformed himself into a clever character por- trayer in this one picture.
 The supporting program "The Cats Paw" a Daphne Pollard com edy, Paramount pictorial review. Grand Uproar talkartoon, ana Fox Movietone news.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
Poultry Fanciers
 to Meet at StOrrs
Big Turnout Expec te d Next Monday and
 Tuesday

Poultrymen from all parts of the state and New England will con yene at Storrs on August and for the annual midsummer meet ing of the Connecticut State Poul- try association at the Connecticut Agricultural college.
 A splendid program has been prepared and the cool breezes and high altitude at Storrs make this an ideal opportunity to combine business with pleasure and make of the two day convention little inexpensive vacation for the whole family.
 Rooms are available in the col lege dormitories at nominal fee and the college cafeteria will serve meals during the convention at very reasonable prices. All are in vited, whether members of the as- sociation or not.
 The program follows:
 Monday, Aug. ,, 200 D. m.-- Coccidiosis session; Laboratory Limitations in Diagnosing Poultry Diseases" Dr. Edwin l.. Jungherr, Storrs. Conn: New Slants on Coc- cidosis Control" Warren F. Baker, Whitman, Mass; Identifying Diff ferent Types of Coccidia," Prof. David E. Warner. Storrs. Conn; "Combating Coccidiosis in the Con- necticut Grow Health Chicks Pro- gram" Roy E. Jones. Storrs, Conn; 1915 p. m. Poultrymen's banquet nt the college dining hall. at the conclusion of which all are invited to foregather in the community house for little fun and little frolic-music. dancing and novel, ties.
 Tuesday. Aug. 4. 9:30 a. m.-- Management Problems Involved in Hn-'"~~ "c"vy Brecd"," P~Nf T. creased Size and Increased Num- bers of Eggs." Dr. Fl. D. Goodale Williamstown, Mass: Poultry House Heating. Insulation and Ven- tiiation." Prof. w. c. Sanctuary Amherst, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
Hearings on
 Water Pollution
First of Series at Bridge
 port August }

The first of series of open hear ings, to be held by the Tri-State Anti Pollution commission, rep resenting New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, will be held at the city council rooms, Bridgeport. Conn.,, on Monday, August 3rd. at 200 p. m.
 The Connecticut Anti-Pollution commission, composed of Earnest L.. Averill, pr. Sanford H. Wadhams, George T. Kimball. Dr. Walter R. steiner, pr. Stanley IT. Osborn Mayor Thomas P. Fully and Mayor Edward T. Buckingham. will pre- side at the hearing in this state. At similar meetings, scheduled for the other states, the respective state commissions will preside.
 Among those who will attend the hearing and discuss the importance of the work ending pollution in the waters of the entire metropolitan area, is Representative William L. Tierney.
 Representative Tierney has been active in the anti-pollution cam paign since 1t was begun more than a year ago. The meeting on August 3rd was called by Joseph P. Day, chair man of the Tri-State commission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27

The foundation of the new camp house at the Girl Scouts summer camp at Birchmere has been near ly completed and should be in readiness before the current week passes.
 The second issue of the Birch Barker, camp journal, was dis tributed to the girls Saturday af- ternoon. The camp girls write everything in this journal which keeps everyone familiar with scout doings.
 Nature tests were recently passed by Betty Russell and Bet ty Bergin while second class nature tests were passed by Gladys Erk, Elizabeth Roeske, Dorothy O'Don- nell, Doris Hayward, Rose Mar tone, Agnes Doran.. Mary Pullen, Beverly Parton. Evelyn Rosen, Louise Johnson, Louise Pullen and Mary Jeter.
 A swimming carnival was held yesterday afternoon before a large
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27

The swimming meet held yester- day at the Waterbury Y camp was witnessed by one of the greatest crowds ever to attend Y camp event. Cars were parked on all the available parking space and the shore where the races were held was lined with groups of boys parents and friends.
 In the afternoon meet Freddy Stark and Ned Swanberg were the stars each getting two first places. Freddy Stark scored in the middler 25-yard and 100-yard dashes, while New Swanbery captured the junior 2O-yard dash and underwater swim.
 During the day two champions were crowned in the canoe tilting event, Earl Schwartz and Freddy Stark are the champions of the middler section while Doug Car penter and Henry Minor are the representatives of the juniors.
 The winners of the various races are as follows:
 Middler Events
 20-yard free style-First, Freddy Stark; second, Earl Schwartz; third, Earl Balthazar.
 2O-yard breast stroke--First Earl Schwratz; second. Howard Shipley; third, Bud Porter.
 100-yard free style - First,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
Local Soldiers
 See Navy Boats
Weekend Trip at Fort Adams Enjoyed By
 Brass City C. M. T. C.

The second battalion of the Cit izens' Military Training Camp Coast Artillery Regiment visited the Navy vessels Saturday. Leav- ing the Fort Adams dock shortly after 1 o'clock. they were taken in groups of forty to the various ships anchored in the harbor. Navy liberty boats manned by the sailors provided the transportation. Several Waterbury boys were in the party.
 Arriving at the cruisers. destroy CTS, and destroyer tenders, the students, under command of d commissioned officer. toured the vessels. With naval officers cour- teously explaining and answering a thousand and one questions, the young men could be found all over the boats.
 Sunday morning. the usual church services were held at the Service Club, Protestant. Jewish and Catholic. In the afternoon, the Boy Scouts of America under Christopher Gundersoon, Scout executive for this district, were guests at the camp, and were very much interested In the camp lifa of the citizen soldiers. Doubtless, many scouts are looking forward to entering the C. M. T. C. when they reach seventeen years or age,
 The band concert was enjoyed by a crowd estimated to be nearly 2.00O while the number of visitors to the post was estimated to nave reached 5000. Nearly that mum. Der remained to see the Retrea, Parade formalities and the Guard Mount.
 Monday afternoon the Retreat Parade will be review by Cap tain A. Bergman. R. s. w.. of the Swedish Naval Training Ship: the Chapman, now anchored at New port. After the parade the cap tain and his party will be guest, of Captain J. W. Hanson, pos' adjutant, and wife at their home
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
LOCAL "FEETERS" TO STAGE MIMIC BATTLE|
Mattatuck Corps
 Will Also Figure
 In Croton Fete
Waterbury Members of Foot Guard Prepare for fiis- toric Two-Day Fete at Fort GriswOld in Septem- ber-Batte of Heights" to Be Reproduced

Sons of the American Revolution,
 of New London.
 Opening remarks will be made
 by Honorable Ernest l.. Rogers. as president of the Fort Griswold and Groton monument commission. Governor Wilbur l.. Cross will l, extend greetings on behalf of the state and Mrs Charles H. Bissell, i recording secretary general of the national society, Daughters of American Revolution, and Presi- dent general Benjamin N. Johnson of the national society, Sons of American Revolution, of Boston,
 will bring greetings from these or ganizations.
 Greetings from the federal gov
 ernment will be brought by Con gressman John c. Tllson of New Haven. The orator of the day will be United States Senator Hiram
 Bingham.
 The exercises will be brought to
 close with the official presenta- ton of the deed of Fort Grtswold from the United States of Amer ica to the state of Connecticut and , the singing of America. The program for Monday Sep tember will begin at 9:3O a. rn., with the reproduction of the at tack and defense of Fort Griswold. In this mimic battle the First and Second companies of the Cover nor's Footguards in their brilliant British uniforms will act as the attacking force. the Putnam Pha- lanx, in the nondescript attire of the Minute Men will defend the fort. National Guardsmen in ap- propriate uniform will reinforce these units in proper proportion. Immediately after the fort has been captured" brief review VII! | be held.
 The elaborate program will be brought to a close on the afternoon of September with a mammoth
 military parade in New London under the leadership of Major General Morris E. Payne. Of New London, commander of the 43rd Division. National Guard with 5000 men participating from the army, navy, coast guard. Cover
 nors Foot Guard, New Haven Grays, Putnam Phalanx. and va
 rious other military organizations. The parade starts at o'clock. All the events scheduled are on eastern standard time.
 Instead of large numbers Of patriotic and civic organizations marching a score of floats Will be placed in line representing these orga nizations with suitable prize
 to be awarded to the one judged to be the best.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
Special Service
 N' at Mt Olive
Members of Order of Tents
 Participate in Program

Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion church was the scene of an interesting service yesterday afternoon. Mem hers of the Order of Tents from New Haven and this city partici? mated. A special musical pro- gram was present. Rev. A. A. Perry spoke on "The Compassionate King" He drew a picture Of the mercy of Christ.
 Solos were rendered by Mrs. Della Johnson and Mrs. Cross while Mrs. Jamie Jones. Mrs. Ser tha l.. Perry and Mrs. Watkins delivered readings. Percy sumber and Oliver Jones played a saxo- phone duet. The ores estra was d. rected by Mrs. Leila T. Alexander.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
Todd Breaches
 at Union Service
"Finding Joy in Life' Sub- feet of Pastors Sermon

Rev. J. o. Todd of the Mill Plain Union church preached last night at the union service on the lawn of St. Johns church. Finding Joy in Life" was the title or the ser mon. He pointed to the need Of n proper spiritual outlook If one IS to have happiness, good health and contentment.
 Church news for the coming week shows many changes Tn schedules. Next Sunday and during inc rest of August the First and Second churches will hold union services at the First church. AL St Paurs Methodist church be- ginning next Sunday and continuing through August and the first sun day of September new schedule will be in effect.
 During August the First Meth odist and First Baptist churches will unite in Union services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
Christian Business
 Conference Aug 1

Stony Brook, l.. l., July 27.-A .onference for Christian Business nd Professional Men and Women i'll be held at Stony Brook. l.. L., rom August 1st to Sth, inclusive under the auspices of the Stony Brook Assembly, Inc, with Hugh R. Monro, .Montclair. N. J., presi- dent of the Assembly, as the leader.
 Among the outstanding speak CTS and their subjects for this conference are the following: samuel R. Boggs, of Philadelphia, Pa. "rhe Work of the Gideons,' William R. Ritchie of Moorestown' N. d., "The Scripture Gift Mis- sion," Rev Samuel L. Price. D. D., of Montclair, N. J.. "The World's Sunday School Association De- lavan L. Pierson of New York city, "The New Guinea Evange- lization Society" Miss Constance Brandon of New York city. World Dominion Movement" Rev Chaun- cey B. Norland and Rev J. J. D. Hall, of New York city, Street Work of the Natoinal Bible Insti- tute," Colonel E. M. Sanctuary of New York city, "Amerlcan Euro- pean Fellowship" James E. Ben net of New York city. "Fe3lowship of Christian Business Men," Hugh R. Monro. "The Christian Lay man." Charles E. Gremmels of New York city. Personal Work: "They need not depart; give ye them to eat," Rev Robert A. Atlantic City. N. J., The Gospel on the Boardwalk"
 Rev Stewart M. Robinson. D.D., of Elizabeth, N. J., will conduct daily devotional periods during the conference week. using the follow ing daily subjects: "The Glory Of God" "The Kingdom of God. v "The Gifts of God" "The Rights of. God" ."The Mercy of God" and "The Will of God"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
DEAN DECLARES MUSICIANS
 STILL HAVE OPPORTUNITY

Greencastle, 1nd-(UP)-Oppor- tunities for persons interested in music still are plentiful. accord ing to Dean R. c. McCutchan, who has completed 20 years as head or the DePauw university school Of music here.
 Dean McCutchan agreed that the radio and sound pictures have thrown a large number of music ians out of work, but added that this loss was offset by the excellent opening in the musical educotion | field.
 "The period of unemployment | has had little effect on the music prefession," he said. "Although the time for placing of teachers does not arrive until August. nearly all those who were graduated from the Depauw school of music this year already have been given positions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-27
BOYS AREN'T so BAD

Philadelphia. Modern youth. accused of everything from the business depression to the drought is not a whit worse than his pre- dessor, and perhaps a bit better, according to Dr Benjamin w. Nit cheI and Professor William G. Casner, who have had years of experience in handling boys in school. Human nature is prone to fall for all enticements. AS there are more now than when dad was boy, the modern youth has a greater temptation to overcome. A paratively few fall into evil ways. the men believe.