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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
Doctor Ahern of Hartford Was
 ExOnerated

Norwich, Conn, July 30-UP)- Dr Thomas Ahern of Hartford, veterinarian of the state depart ment of domestic animals, was ex- onerated by Coroner Edward G. Mckay to-day in finding in the deaths of Mrs Regina Fedus, 52, and her son. Stanley Wiech. 20, obth of Colchester, victims of an
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
County Gains
 Half Billion In 20 Years
Statistical Report By State Tax Commissioner Blod- gett Reveals Tremendous Growth of Valuations Town of Hamden Leads Towns With 927 P. C.. Jump

twelve-month ended April 1, 1880, both showing a falling off since 1926, when oxford collected S3.1 per cent and Branford 90.6 per cent. Wolcott showed improve ment in four years. coming from 76.1 per cent to 88.1 per cent; Southbury collected 91.5 per cent in 1926, and only 82.7 per cent in 1890. Orange, which collected 90.5 per cent in 1928, collected 85.9 per cent in 1880, while Mill ford rose from 85.1 per cent in 1926 to 90.7 per cent in 1880. Ham, den had a record of 86.2 per cent collected in 1926. and 93.3 per cent in 1880.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, July 30.-(UP)- Forecast for Thursday and Friday:
 Maine, fair tonight and Friday slightly cooler in southwest por- ton tonight.
 New Hampshire, fair tonight and Friday slightly cooler in extreme south portion tonight.
 Vermont, generally fair tonight and Friday little change in tenn perature.
 Massa achusetts, fair tonight and Friday slightly cooler in east por- ton tonight.
 Rhode Island. Connecticut, fair warm tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
TO OPEN HOSPITAL

Lisbon. Portugal, July 30-UP) -Bernarr McFadden, American publisher, notified the government to-day that he intends to open a hospital in Lisbon to be run by American doctors.
 The hospital will be for poor children the notification said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30

automobile accident May 6.
 The coroner, in his finding, said Dr Ahern was driving on the left side of the road but blamed his loss of control of his automobile just before collision with Mrs Fed us car on an attack of vertigo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
These May Return

New York, July CuP)- More than 30,000 striking clothing workers who walked out yesterday are expected to return to work to- day after signing an agreement between their union. the Amalga- mated Clothing Workers of Ameri- ca, and manufacturers.
 Sidney Hillman, president of the union, and strike leaders are scheduled to infect C. D. Jaffe, president of the New York Cloth ing Manufacturers' exchange and other manufacturers representa- tives at Mayor James J. Walkers office at city hall at 1 p. m. to sign new pact.
 The strike has been unique in that the manufacturers group fla vorcd it as a means of driving out independent shops where sweat shop conditions are said to prevail. The strike also Is directed at gang sters and rackcteers who it is charged have attempted to intimi- date workers.
 About 12.OOO workers in inde pendent shops will remain on strike,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
TEMPERATURE

Washington, July 30.-(UP)-
 Highest temperatures yesterday and lowest last night in 20 cities as reported by the weather bureau:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30
7
 BOY BID HIGH

London. Judy 30-UP)-Ken. yon V. Painter, a 12-year-old Cleve- land, Ohio, boy, caused a sensation today when he bid and paid $1,= $50 for a silver salt cellar at Chris ties ale room.
 Dad told me to bid until he stopped me-" the boy said. 'I just bid until the others slapped. It was good sport and something to tell the kids about back home"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30

veals the brave struggle of a World War widow to find her place Tn the postwar scheme of things.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30

Read the report above. Bear in mind that this test was made not with ordi- nary gasolines but with premium priced fuels. The harder the test, the greater the difference between ESSO and these fuels becomes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-30

Oessss RaGss is Ms way of msas~iSs he omh.ksoek 7ssiisy of fuels adopted by s Society of Asfoops Esss Note how far superior 'o all other premium fuels ESSOs Oesane Rating M Samples of sasolsss picked ct dos from roadside pumps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-15
The Gloves

The long white evening gloves are
the classic for formal affairs
nothing looks quite so well as the
dark colors. and nothing blends so
well with the lighter shades. The 16-
button length, with three pearl but
tons at the wrist, in white kid are
particularly nice. Black or eggshell,
If you prefer them, with your eve
ming costume, $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-15
Prominent Hostesses Give
Names for D. A. R Ball

Mrs. Edward Everett Gam heads the
list Of patronesses for the thirteenth
annual Continental Ball of the Abigail
Hartman Rice Chapter, Daughters of
the American Revolution. The ball
will be held Friday evening, November
81, at 10 o'clock in the ball room of the
new Kennedy Warren. This will be
the hrst' event to be held in the ball
room after its formal opening Novem-
Der IS.
Miss Catherine Caldwell is chair
man of the card party held in con-
junction with the ball Card tables
will be placed in the lounge of the
hotel and attractive and unusual prizes
are promised.
A partial list of patroneSses includes
Mrs. Gam, Mrs. Lowell Fletcher Ho-
bart, Mrs. David D. Caldwell, Mrs.
Josiah A. Van OrSdel, Mrs. Charles
Humphrey BisSell, Miss Helen Har-
man, Mrs. Harry Colfax Grave, Miss
Mae Helm, Mrs. Mallette r. Spengler,
Mrs. Alfred E. T. Hansmann. Miss
KATRINA l.. Harvey, Mrs. Eliot c. Low
cit. Mrs. James Henry Harper, Mrs.
william H. Wagner, Mrs. Frank r.
Morrison, Mrs. Clayton E. Emig and
Mrs. Jasper NJ Beall.
Mrs. Thomas Franklin Stewart is
chairman of the Patroness Committee
and Mrs. George Sullivan vice chair
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-15
Unique Evening Party
With Music December 4

Patrons and patronesses for the all
star concert which the Societe deS
Concerts Intimes will present three
American composers in the Shoreham
gold ball room Friday evening, Deem
Der 4, at o'clock, is representative
of society in the National Capital.
Among those on the list are the
Minister of Switzerland and Nine.
Peter, the Minister of Norway and Nine.
Rachke, Senator and Mrs. Hiram Bing-
ham, Representative and MRS. Sol
Bloom, Representative and Mrs. James
S. Parker, Mrs. Edward Douglas White.
Mrs. Edwain S. Parker. Mrs. Charles
d. Heron Mrs. Walter Bruce Howe,
DR.. and Mrs. w. Duncan McKim, Mrs
Lawrence Townsend and Miss Mabel
Boardman. The program will be given
by Mrs H. H. A. Beach, Mr. A. Walter
Kramer and Mr.. John Powell, with
Miss Elena de Sayn, violinist Of this
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-15
Surprise Party Celebrates
Birth Anniversary at Home

The ladies of the Congregational
Home. 1890 Crittenden street, were
guests at a surprise party Monday aft
ernoon, November 9, given at the
home, through the courtesy Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. j. Schiffert in honor CT
Mrs. Emma L. DEAN, the occasion be-
ing her 18th birthday anniversary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-15

Philip T. Graves. former county COM
missioner, and Mrs. Graves of Laurel
Grove, who has been living in Cleve-
land, Ohio, has moved to Indiana. Miss
Martha Graves accompanied her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-15

OF the 3,073 counties in the nation,
says the Bureau of the Census, IL carry
one-half of the wholesale trade Of the
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-15

Short little velvet jackets with shir-
red collars and sleeves hnger-tip
jackets with pun sleeves and cape
collars some with Belgian hare
collars the new bunny wraps g.
very short, or hip length. Black,
sapphire, ruby and emerald. Sizes
II to 20.
MISSES DRESSEs-FIFTH FLOOR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-15
The JJewelry

Choose pearls with rhinestoneS ..
because they're very new and
because they look so beautiful
against your skin :. and the jewel
shades of your gown. These are
fine quality French pearls (slmu-
lated with sparkling rhinestone
rondels in contrast a necklace
one, two or three strand style,
$3.50 and a bracelet to match, $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-15
The Stockings

Let them be Gold Stripe, of course!
If your evening gown is one of the
glorious ice paStels, wear Beige
Claire. Reeve, or Sandee If it is
one of the rich dark shades, wear
Smoketone, or Black Taupe, either
sheer chiffon or mesh. No. SOS :.
until recently $195, sheer chiffon,
is LES; No. 697 until recently
S1.95. the silk net, is S165. Only at
Jelleff's in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-15
The Shoes

Satin is much in vogue for eve
ming 1T adds a note of subdued
brilliance. it combines beautifully
with silver mesh. like the shoe
sketched. in either lack or
white, for dyeing, with silver kid
straps. and a gracefully high
heel. $3.50. The dyeing costs 81,
and you may have 24-hour service.
The Washington times., 1931-08-21

An elaborate program is being
arranged by officials Of the police
and fire departments for the pre-
sentation ceremonies Of medals
to IL members of both depart
ments, who performed outstand-
ing deeds of heroism during the
fiscal years 1929 and 1880.
The presentation will take place
in Griffith Stadium on Labor Day,
Immediately before the annual
pOIice-fireman baseball game. In
spectOr Louis J. StOIl, Of the Police
Department, and Battalion Chief
Thomas O'COnnOr, of the Fire De
partment, have been nominated
to arrange the program.
"GOld-Stripe" Escort
The "gold-stripe" men of both
departmentS-men whose service
has earned them IS a month ad-
ditional pay and a place on the
honor roll of their department.
will serve as guard of honor for
the dozen heroes.
The medals will be awarded
by Gen. John A. Johnston, former
District Commissioner. He is
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
DEATH CHARGES
DISMISSED

Charges of manslaughter placed
against John H. Morris, 80, OF
Clarendon, Va, in connection with
the death of Thomas Garrison,
IS, of Clarendon, were dismissed
today after an inquest at Airing
ton county court house. '-
Garrison was killed instantly
last Friday night when an auto
mobile driven by Morris struck
him and his cousin, Susie Dewey,
II, of Clarendon. Mrs. Dewey is
recovering at the Georgetown
University Hospital, where her left
arm was amputated following the
accident.
Morris testified.he was blined by
the lights of an approaching
automobile when the accident oc'
Cured.
The aged couple we're walking
along Garrison Road, in Claren.
don, on their way to a Baptist
Church conference at the Wash
ington-Lee High School when
they were struck.
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
COUNTY HALTS
SLOW BUILDER
Photo by International

Efforts of Max Bregman, of the
1900 block Shepherd st. N. W., to
build an apartment house On the
Wilson Boulevard in Arlington
county with second hand brick
and lumber purchased from
building wreckers have been
stopped by the revocation of
Bregman's building permit by
Robert H. Forman, county zoning
administrator.
The permit was revoked be-
cause the building has not been
completed within a reasonable
time" Any effort to continue
work will result in the arrest Of
the workers, Mr.. Forman says.
Mr.. Bregman has been arrested
on two occasions for alleged viola
tion of the zoning act, but on
each occasion he was released on
his promise to comply with the
ordinance. Residents of the neigh
borhood complain that the build
ing site, with its pile of old lun-
ber and brick, is disgrace to the
community,
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
Police, Firenen to Get
Medals at Ceremony
Times Staff Photos

chairman of the award commlttee
appointed by the District Com
missioners to select the outstand-
ing heroes OF the two depart
mentS each year.
PrecedeS BAH Game
The Commissioners and off,
ciaIs of both departments will
witness the presentation cere-
monies, which will be preceded
by flag raising exercises and q
parade across the ball field.
Besides the medals, each hero
will be presented with a citation
certificate, briefly recording the
deed for which he is honored.
Those who will receive the awards
are: Fire Department: Battalion
Chief John r. Groves and Pri-
Yates Harry G. Watson, Joseph
E. r. Bryan, Esley E. Davis,
Walter A. Walker and William
E. Thomas: Police Department:
PrivateS Robert j. Fraser, Harold
D. johnson, Fred w. Bauer, Ed
ward L. Shelton, Robert s. Bry-
ant and Detective Sergeant Van
Doren Hughes.
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
National Cemetery
For PerruDiLLe. Ku.

The establishment of national
cemetery at Perryville. KY. has
been approved by Assistant Secre-
tary of War Payne.
The commissioners of the Per
ryville battlefield grounds on Jan.
IL, 1881, conveyed to the United
States two tracts of land together
with a roadway and March "a last
the Attorney General rendered
his final opinion on the title to
these properties, stating that a
valid title thereto is now vested
in the United States.
The Secretary of War, under
an act of Congress, is authorized
to accept this land free of cost to
the Government upon presenta-
ton of a good and perfect title
thereon. t
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
ACCUSER HELD
AS DRUNK

Charles j. Smith Mt. Rainier,
Md, carpenter, who recently
brought Floyd B. Matthias, Mt.
Rainier councilman, before the
Prince Georges County Grand
Jury on charge Of asSaulting
him with his fists in the town
council chamber, is in the town
lookup today pending trial on
charge of being drunk and dis
orderly.
Smith was arrested by Town
Policeman L. SchnOp after neigh.
bOrS had complained that the
man had been lying drunk in his
front yard for more than four
hours. He will be arraigned in
Judge Robert E. JOyce'S court.
Councilman Matthias was &C.
quilted Of Smiths charge after
the grand jury had heard his
case. Smith was confined to the
Walter Reed Hospital for some
time, said to have been suffering
from injuries received at the
hands Of the councilman.
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
CisseLL Fixes Rule
On County Deposits

Upon request of the board of
commissioners of Montgomery
County, Capt. Joseph c. Cissel,
counsel for the body has advised
the board as to accepting depos-
its Of securities in escrow to
secure county deposits with bank
ing institutions in lieu Of bonds
furnished with corporate or indi-
vidual sureties.
Captain CiSSell informed the
board that such deposits must be
secured by a corporate bond or
bond with individual surety, and
by no other method.
The board then directed its
clerk, Berry E. Clark, to notify
those banks that have failed to
meet the requirements Of the law
that they must do so on or be.
fore September /.
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
Road Stands Must
Not Block Traffic

The Community Council Of the
sandy Spring neighborhood,
through its secretary, Milton H.
Bancroft, has protested to Chief
of Police Alvie A. Moxley, Of
Montgomery county, that many
roadside stands in the county
are built so close to highways
that they are dangerous to
traffic.
It is understood the board Of
county commissioners and the
Maryland National Capital Park
and Planning Commission have
been considering a plan to have
such stands that are dangerous
set back from the highway.
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
BOys With Lanterns
BaLk Trolley Crash

BALTIMORE, Aug. 21.-With
two lanterns taken from nearby
contractors toolbox, three small
boys tagged a southbound Har-
ford Avenue trolley car last night
in time to prevent its crashing
into a small wagon stalled on the
tracks.
An old colored couple finally
rearranged the huge load OF
crates they had on the vehicle
and pulled it off the track, after
which the boys signalled the car
to proceed and returned the Ian
terms to their box.
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
Hyatt TSV|LLE IS
GIVEN EXTRA
FUNDS
Surplus in County Treasury
Will Be Used for Addition
To Elementary School

A $19,345 surplus in Prince
Georges county public school
funds will be used to construct
an addition to the Hyattsville ele-
mentary school, according to the
annual report of Superintendent
Nicholas Orem.
Sources Of Funds
The school board had at its
disposal during the fiscal year
ended July 81 a total Of $741, 800.
OF this, $497, 900 came from the
county levy. $143,993 from the
State, $9,842 from tuitions from
students from other counties,
while a cash balance Of $85, ,480
was on hand at the beginning OF
the year.
Expenses for the year were
classified as follows: Overhead,
$2O,851; teachers salaries, S434;-
242; outlay for new buildings,
$114,9O3; operation, $4S,SS7; main
tenance, $27, ,639; transportation
Of pupils, $26,5O1, and debt ser
vice, $3.50.
Cost per Pupil
The report further shows that
the average cost to educate a
pupil amounted to $48.77. Ac-
cording to the figures, the Hick-
ory Grove School was the most
expensive elementary school, with
an average cost of $134.54 per
pupil. Baden, with an average
cost of $194.87. was the most. ex-
pensive high school per pupil.
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
North Beach Firen1en
Extend, Benefit ShOLU

CHESAPEAKE BEACH, Nd,
Aug. 21.-The benefit celebration
of the North Beach Volunteer
Fire Department has proved so
successful that it has been ex-
tended to Sunday night, and
new features are being provided.
Although the celebration is being
observed alopg the beaches gen.
orally, it is centering at Seaside
Park, where tonight a water
carnival with a water polo game,
swimming races and diving exhi-
bitions, will be the principal
feature.
Tonight is amateur night" and
prizes will be given the best
entertainers. Tomorrow has been
designated Calvert county night,
with a comic mask contest the
feature. On Sunday there will
be various surprise offerings,
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
Liquor, Auto Deserted
When 'Bootie' Flees
County Police

Nine cases of liquor, owner
ship undetermined, are parked
in the Prince Georges county
police headquarters today fol-
lowing seizure by Sergt. Herbert
G. Machen last night on the
Defense Highway.
An unidentified man, bent on
satisfying thirsty throats,
abandoned his machine and
the rum.
Sergeant Machen is likewise
holding the automobile which
escaped damage during the
hasty flight of its operator.
It was while returning from
an accident call near Lanham
that the officer spied the boot
logger" and gave chase.
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
TAGS
CASE SETTLED

Karl E. FARRELL, of Wynnewood
Park, north of Silver Spring, was
arrested by Sergt. Guy Jones,
of the county police, on August
6, for driving with District of
Columbia tags while living in
Maryland, and decided to make
a test case, which he lost.
Mr.. FARRELL testified that al
though the auto was owned by
an incorporated real estate con-
cern in Washington-owned by
his father and himself-he drove
the car to and from Montgomery
county daily, and kept it at night
in his garage at his county res
idence.
Mr.. FARRELL was represented by
Capt. Joseph C. Cissel. Judge
woodward decided that Mr.. Jar
rell was violating the motor We
hicle law Of Maryland, and upon
the latter's promise to obtain
Maryland tags. he. withheld fur
ther penalty.
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
Rum Case Appealed,
Gun TOter Jailed

Charged with possession Of in
toxicating liquor with intent to
sell, Kerfoot johnson, Of Olney,
Md, was fined $50 and costs
yesterday by Judge Charles w.
woodward in Rockville police
court. He noted an appeal
through Attorney Joseph c.
CiSsel.
In the same court, Conrad
Mason, colored, was given three
months in the Maryland House of
Correction for carrying concealed
weapons: Walter j. Klowonn, of
Forest Glen, was fined $100 for
driving while drunk; Russell C..
Hobbs received a fine Of $25
for speeding.
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
TWO BAD YEARS
LEAVE SHOW
I...IN.STRAITS
Society Which Owns 1t Faces.
Loss of Grounds Unless
Its Debts Can Be Paid Off

The Rockville fair closed yes
terday with the Montgomery
County Agricultural Society ap-
proximately $4,000 in the hole
and the dismal prospect that un'
less financial aid can be secured
there will be no fair next year.
Two bad years, poor crowds
and those attending spending lit.
tie money, have wrecked the fair
association.
One of the Oldest organizations
in, the country it has held its
annual exhibition for 78 years
with the exception of two years
during the Civil War when the
fair grounds were occupied by
Federal troops.
Face Sale of Grounds
Fair board members have
worked without pay. But their
efforts during the past two years
have gone for naught in the face
Of the drought and depression
sweeping agricultural districts.
According to Clarence L. Gilpin,
president of the association, the
fair grounds are valued at about
$50,000 and must, unless some out
side help is obtained, be sold to
pay the fairs debts.
One hope, however, remains.
Said Mr.. Gilpin yesterday:
"If we could secure pari mu-
tuelS for the fair next year. we
would be on our feet. The Mari.
bOro fair was in q similar finan.
cial situation at the time they
received permission to operate
the machines and today have
one of the finest plants in the
country"
Permitted By Law
There is no law forbidd!ng tie
use of the gambling machines il
Maryland. Under the racing
status, according to Mr.. Gilpin,
all agricultural fairs with half,
mile tracks are permitted to hold
five-day meets twice a year. The
racing commission, whose permis.
sion must be obtained, regard the
project favorably if the ,nsent of
the county political "Dosses" can
be secured.
Said Mr.. Gilpin:
"The three days of betting
could hardly seriously injure
the morals of the county. We
feel that the machines would
save the situation and give the
county a nice profit. If we can
get them we can have a fair
next year. II not the prob
ability is that the fair will be
indefinitely postponed"
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
Corn Crop
Good in MARYLAND

FREDERICK. Md, Aug. 21
Frederick county growers of sugar
corn will make up a large per-
centage of the loss experienced
last year, according to County
Agent H. R. Shoemaker, who has
estimated this years yield at
1880 tons, valued at $4,000.
Last year the farmers took a
loss of $271,250 on the sugar
corn crop. Growers this year
are receiving $12 per ton for
corn delivered at the canning
factories, it was said. It was es-
timated that 1000 acres of Frede-
rick county are planted in corn.
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
Dismissed Teachers
Offered Jobs Again

HAGERSTOWN, Md, Aug. 81.
Rural schools have been offered
to six of the married teachers
who were discharged from schools
here because they have husbands
to support them.
The teachers were dismissed
under an order passed five years
ago but never enforced until this
year. Recently it was ruled by
State Superintendent Of Schools
Cook, that a teacher should not
be dismissed because she is mar
ried,
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
Bethesda Firen1en
Planning Carnival

The Bethesda Volunteer Fire
Department is rapidly completing
plans for its annual carnival to
be held on the Councilman prop
erty on Wisconsin Ave., Septem-
ber 16, II, 1S and 10, j. Fred
Imirie, chief, said today.
All prizes in games Of chance
will be paid in foodstuffs. Mont
gomery county hams, chickens,
eggs, and other county products
will be given. Plans for a hook
up contest, to which all the vol
unteer fire departments Of Mont
gomery county will be invited,
are being considered.
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
T0kOn1G Park Legion
Elects NeUU Officers

The election of officers of Ia
koma Park Post No. %, Amer
ican Legion, resulted as follows:
Lewis z. Beacock, commander:
Edward j. McGeogh, first vice
commander; j. e. Fredricks, Sec
ond vice commander; Leo B. Moi
fett, adjutant; Martin Iverson,
chaplain: j. Hartly, sergeant-at.
arms, and c. A. Hoglund, his
torian.
They will be installed by Of
ficers Of the Department Of
Maryland on, September 10 in
the Community House.
The Washington times., 1931-08-21
RECORD RAINFALL

POCOMOKE CITY. Md, Aug.
21.-During a rainsto-m which
lasted only IS minutes, "a inches
of rain fell here shortly after
noon yesterday. Water stood sew
eral inches deep along the high
way from here to Princess Anne.
several cars were stalled.