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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

Hurrying home from school, Philip Thomas Atherton, six-year old son of Mir and Mrs Russell C. Ather- ton of Essex avenue met instant death when crushed under the wheels of big auto truck. The accident occurred at the west ter minus of the Huntingdon avenue bridge. within sight of the lads home. Several of his schoolmates and companions witnessed the tra- gedy. The little lad either skidded as he tried to stop running into the rear of the truck or attempted to grasp an iron bar on the side of the machine. The left rear wheel passed over his head and body. kill ing him instantly. The driver of the machine. Uriah H. Barrett. GA, of 349 Cooke street and his assist ant, George Alderman, 63 of 955 North Main stre etwas placed undner arrest and held for examination by Deputy Coroner Walter Smyth.
 The machine. which figured in the tragedy. is owned by the Connecti- cut Fat, Rendering and FertiliZing company of New Haven. Barrett and Alderman have been in their employ for several years. daily visit ing local markets, removing baskets and barrels of waste fat and meats The truck was on it's way from Wa terville to Watertown avenue by way of Huntingdon avenue. As it pro- ceeded along the latter thorough fare . number of youngsters, pupils of the Sprague school. were hurrying to their homes in the Fairmount section.
 The Atherton boy was on the south side of the street and had run across the Huntingdon avenue bridge. The truck passing over the bridge at the same time took d left turn and encountered the young ser at the far end. There is an icy patch at the terminus and specta- tors claimed it appeared as if the lad running for his home attempted to slow down and slipped on the ice and into the rear of the machine. The driver did not notice him ap- parently and was unconscious of the accident until the screams of horri- lied youngsters apprized that some thing had happened. The truck
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 The accident occurred a short dis tance below the Diamond bottling works shortly after o'clock this morning. It was investigated by the police.
 Mrs. Mary A. Blinn, 55, was pain fully injured shortly before mid night Saturday evening when struck by an automobile operated by Angelo TedescO of 1896 North Main street. She was taken to St. Mary's hospital and given treatment for painful lacerations of the scalp and con- tusions about the body. Her condi- ton at first was regarded as very serious and in view of the hospital report, Deputy Coroner Walter party of friends at police headquart- CTS until all were questioned. Tedes- co was later released under bonds of $500 pending the outcome of Mrs. Blinn's injuries. It is expected that the driver. will be arraigned on the charge of passing to the left of standing car, which was in the act of discharging passengers. Mrs. Blinn only few seconds before be- ing knocked down had alighted from the car and was crossing near Thom- aston avenue and Sheffield street. Tedesco was placed under arrest by Patrolman John Christinat, while Mrs. Bfinn was hurried to the hos pital in a police car. Her conditino to-day was regarded as being more comfortable.
 Thomas Lyman, 45, of 266 West street. Bristol, suffered fracture of the right leg and painful decorations late last evening when his automo- bile figured in a crash with 8 car driven by Frederick Wooster of New Britain. MT. Lyman was on his way home after visiting relatives here yesterday. He is a brother of Miss Elizabeth Lyman, police matron. He had stopped his machine on the Meriden road and was standing on the running board, cleaning the windshield of ice that had formed on it. While engaged in his work Wooster's machine crashed into him. Lyman was thrown with consider able force from the running board to the ground. Wooster brought the injured man to St. Mary's hospital and then filed a report at police headquarters. He was not detained.
 Two persons were injured over the weekend by falls on the ice. Oscar Larson, 52, of Bethlehem was out fishing yesterday and in running about on the ice, slipped and fell. He struck heavily on his head, sus- taining a possible fractured skull. The blow resulted in a partial loss of memory. He was reported im- proved to-day.
 Patrolman John Parker slipped and fell while doing duty in the vicinity of Willow street. He was relieve of wark after being treated by Dr. F.. E. Fitzpatrick, po- lice and fire surgeon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
New Haven Road
 in New Combine
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Clemens J. France of the indus trial division of the Providence Chamber of Commerce, who has stud jed the railroad situation for three years, acted as spokesman at to-day's hearing before the Associated Indus tries.
 He said the Hoover plan for four big trunk systems in the east was all right as far as it went but that it left New England out of the picture. To safeguard New England industries and New England's future, he said, i- was essential that the New Eng land roads become part of the new trunk line systems.
 France outlined the Rhode Island plan as follows:
 l. New York, New Haven and Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ono.
 2. Boston and Albany (from AL bany through Springfield to Boston, to be allocated to and integrated with New York Central.
 s. Main line of Boston and Maine from Mechanicville, N. Y. to Boston, to be allocated to and inteSrated with Chesapeake and OhiO Nickel Plate.
 A. Central Vermont (from New IAOuuOI, IoHl, tO ooi uei J to be allocated to and integrated with Canadian National.
 5. That part of Boston and Maine now leased to Canadian Pacific, to be allocated to and integrated with Canadian Pacific, (France contended the Canadian Pacific should lie given joint traffic rights with other trunk lines over the Boston and Maine to enable the Canadian Pacific to reach, on parity basis, Portland, Boston, Providence and other industrial cen- ters.)
 6. Rutland Railroad and New York. Ontario and Western to be al- located to various trunk lines so as to connect New England ports with the foot of Lake Ontario and the head of the St Lawrence and thus put New England and its gateways to the sea in direct transportation contact with the vast and expanding Great Lakes traffic.
 France emphasize the plan did not contemplate either the dismem- the disruption of it's capital struc- ture.
 The Rhode Island interests. he said, were opposed to the plan under which the Boston and Maine and the New Haven would be merged.
 Under the Hoover plan for four big trunk lines in the east, exclusive of New England, such cities as Cleveland. Baltimore, Philadelphia and St Louis would be at a big ad- vantage. France maintained. That would be the worlds biggest system. he said. and there was no reason why New England should be left out of it.
 Asserting that it was vital to New England's welfare to prevent any one system. such as the Pennsylvania, from dominating this sections rail- road situation, France pointed out that under the Rhode Island plan Boston would have the advantage of being served by six lines. Other big centers in New England would be served by two to six trunk lines, he said, emphasizing the advantages of such competition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Lew Cronin's "Casting Campbells"
 Head Great Vaudeville Bill Now PlaYinn af Warmer RrOS. StrNnI


 Warner Brothers Strand is pre- senting it's patrons with another great vaudeville and talking screen program to-day and tomorrow. Heading the list of Broadway talent are the Casting Campbells. Lew Cronin's famous troupe of aerialists, who .have a new routine of difficult and hazardous feats that gave yes- terday's audiences thrill after thrill
 Next on the bill is Ada Brown. co-star of the famous musical com edy success Brown Buddies" that served as a magnet to draw crowds of New Workers nightly to the Lib- erty theater where it held sway for many months. Miss Brown is a singer of songs and how she sings them. You'll enjoy every minute of her act and applaud, as did audi ences yesterday. for encore after encore.
 Elton Rich's Co-Eds. "Glorified Song and Dance Marvels" vert over big yesterday. This act boasts {. bevy of feminine pulchritude and each member is a talented performer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Job With
 That $5O,OOO
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(Continued from Page D perience in q limetime. Yet, to-day. after one of the most bitter of all her reverses, she still was deter mined to keep on fighting.
 In March, 1929, Mrs Blacklidge was appointed collector of internal revenue. It was one of the big gest government positions ever held by woman. She handled almost $500, 000.O0 in tax money annually.
 Last year her husband died. Be- fore he was buried, her only son died also.
 Mrs Blacklidge's life had seemed dependant upon the success and hap piness of her son. who accompanied her even to club metings and in whom she showed more than a mothers pride. She became serious 1y ill. For weeks it was feared she would die.
 After her recovery, her finances were low Knowing this and of her daring, confidence men enticed her week ago into faro game by suG-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

Howell project, saying it would "cOnvert a helpless and voteless community into a guinea pig for q ruthless prohibition laboratory"
 Howell counters with the explana- ton that his bill is no more rigorous than the state enforcement acts in effect generally in the United States. At present only the Volstead act regulates the liquor traffic in the District of Columbia.
 Vets in the senate object stren- uously to the legislation. Senator Walsh, democrat, Mass. says it would penalize with $10O fine or 30 days in jail person who took a drink at football game or one who slipped wine In any public place.
 Others object to the wide author- ity the bill would give police to en- ter private dwellings. Wheeler says from what he has read of some Washington policemen he would prefer they should not enter his home, with or without search war rants..
 An effort may be made to-day to set aside the enforcement bill long enough to pass the $448,000,0OO war department appropriation bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

some highly interesting and thrill- ing sequences.
 It is the delightful tale of a shy little coed who changes her whole
 manner and becomes the most all
 turing fiirt on the campus. She does it all for dear old Alma Mater, the
 net result of her charm being that a whole all American" team is lured
 to Upton college and Upton wins the
 big game for the first time in eleven
 years,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

Mayor Hayes is now planning to brirg several bills regarding Water bury before the attention of the leg islature. Incidental with the decision of the town committee to offer him renomination, is the announcement that Mayor Hayes will recommend to the legislature that in the future mayor take office a few. weeks aft CT their election so that they may set up their own budgets for the en- suing year. This would mean that Mayor Hayes present term will be cut short but he does not object to this, feeling that such a step would
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
GEN. EDWADS RESTING

BOstOn, Jan. 26.-(UP).-After rallying from another relapse over the weekend, Major General Clar- ence R. Edwards, World war conn., mander of the Yankee division, was reported resting comfortably to-day at Phillips house of Massachusetts general hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
"MAYBE IT'S LOVE- AND 1.-THE,
 GORILLA" AT THE LYRIC

Maybe It's Love-" the Warner Bros and Vitaphone production which was shown for the first time at the Lyric theater yesterday is one of the most enjoyable college pic- lures we have seen. The story is gay, tn players are good, and there are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, County of New Haven, ss. Waterbury, January 19, 1881.
 Then and there by virtue of an ex- ecution to me issued by Albert Bron- sky. clerk of the city court. I will sell at Public Auction on the End day of February. 1881. at II A. M to the highest bidder at the Public Sign Post, sale to be adjourned to the Wa terbury Storage Company. 147 East Main street. Stock of Bird, Fish and Dog Supplies. lot of bird cages: hoes, fish bowls. safe and one lot of assorted animal food belonging to one Frederick and Madeline Peck doing business IS the Waterbury Bird Store. Attest: ..
 BENJAMIN GL1CKMAN, O.26-31-3t Constable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Town Committee To
 Seek Mayor Hayes
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be for better government. Another bill of the mayors would provide for the appointment rather than the election of controller. This is also recommended by the charter com mission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

Activity of German manufacturers of machinery threatens a Franco Germanic battle for the machinery markets of Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
PLEASANT RELIEF FROM CONSTIPATION

SChoulders droop under weight of years. Young, yet beauty has fled. Cheeks are sallow and drawn. Un- slightly pimples. Keep your system clean and you keep the beauty of youth. It's energy. Its irresistible charm. Then life is not failure.
 Clogged bowels and inactive liver cause poisons to seep through the system. Health vanished and with it beauty and energy. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets will help save you from this dark hour. For 20 years they have been prescribed in place of calomel to men and women seek ing health and freedom from con- stipation. They act easily and smoothly. No dangerous griping. Take nightly before retiring. Re- suits will amaze you.
 Thousa of men and women would never be without Dr Edwards Olive Tablets a vegetable compound. Know them by their olive color. 15c, BOG and COG. All druggists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

Ronald COlman in His Best Talkic to Date ''The Devil to Pay" Scores with State Patrons.
 Ronald Colman fans who visit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-26
Two Were Hurt
 By Auto Plunge

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Nogales international., 1931-05-27

Mrs. j. N. Wilkey, Mrs. E. B. Nc
Laurin. Lloyd Floyd. Rozella. Geo
rye and Kenneth White, Elaine Nc
Laurin, Grace Curry, Joe, Phi and
John Welty, Mary and Flora Gam
bee.
Nogales international., 1931-05-27
BIRTHDAY PARTY

On Saturday afternoon Mary AL
len Smith, daughter of DR.. and Mrs.
Charles Smith, celebrated her fifth
birthday anniversary with a lovely
party at the family home on Craw-
ford Street. Games were played dur
ing the afternoon, and colorful SER
psntines distributed among the lit
tie guests, who enjoyed throwing
them. Pink and white were the
colors which were effectively car
ried out in the refreshments and
favors. Bright horns were passed
about as favors for the guests, who
were: Peggy, Buddy and Billy Tit
comb, Theda, Ralph and Dick Les
ter, Peter and AIan Houle, Buddy
Van Alta, Frances Ellen Carroon,
Joan Asflby, Betty Wooddell, Lois
and Eleanor Middleton, Elaine
Wuerschmidt, Bobby Cousar. Jane
Cadogan, Jewel Temple, David and
Jerry Dodson, Dorothy Ann Hardy,
Nina and XXI Saba, Mary K. Trip
pei, Joey Berk, Glen Otis, Buddy
Burns. Rebecca, Olga and Della Hol-
Ter. George Krough, Julia F'arrior
Jean Hudgsn Charles Smith and the
young hostess.
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Tucson Chapter Two, O. E. s.
will come to Nogales Thursday eve
ming to initiate a class for the To-
cal chapter, and members of the
organ cation are anticipating the
visit with much pleasure.
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Miss Frances Hannah, who has
been attending Stephens College in
Columbia, Missouri this winter, is
erpected to arrive home Bunday for
the summer vacation.
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Craig Pottinger, Jr., celebrated nus
sixth birthday Sunday with a de-
lightful picnic party Fatended by
members of the family.
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Mrs. Roy Lynd was honor guest
at a luncheon given Thursday by
Mrs. L. H. Scherb. Seated at the
attraCtively appointed luncheon
table were: Mrs. Roy Lyrld, Mrs. st.
John Hughes, Mrs. r. l.. Moseley
and PETS. aScherb.
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Nogales international., 1931-05-27
FAREWELL PARTY
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Mr. and Mrs. George w4fhe, who
are leaving this week for Tucson,
were. surprised with a farewell party
last week by a group of friends.
A farewell gift of Mexican pottery
was presented Mr.. and Mrs. White,
Rev. Downing making the presenta-
ton ;tfalk. Two enjoyable readings
were rendered by Mrs. Faucett. Re
fres1raents were served late in the
evening. Among those present we've:
Mr.. ar1a Mrs. White, Mr. and NFs.
T.. r. cc=anabee, Mrs. B. B. Hard
wick, Mrs. w. D. Knight, Mrs
Mary Weity, Mrs. D. c. White,
MS. N. B. Mercer, Rev. and Mrs.
w. C. Downing, Mrs. Stone, Mrs
w. H. Adamas, Mrs. E. D. Faucet,
Mrs. George sJanuels, Mrs. Abbott,
Mrs. j. M. Curry, Mrs. j. r. Curry,
Nogales international., 1931-05-27
BRIDGE LUNCHEON
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Friday afternoon Mrs- e. K. Cum
ming was q delightful hostess to a
grouw of friends at a bridge dunch-
con df charming appointments. A
color motif of pink and green was
followed in flowers and general de-
corati0ns, snapdragons aad larkspur
providing the lovely cer1terpieces.
Prizes for bridge,were awarded Mrs.
Otto Herold, Mrs. H ". White and
Mrs. p. D. Clagget. TfaoSe present
for the enjoyable afternoon were:
Mrs. j. E. Wise, Mrs. E. Titcon1b,
Mrs. W. c.. Vinegar, Mrs. Charles
Smith, Mrs. A. l.. Gustetter, Mrs.
Otto Eey6ld, Mrs. .uof1n juno, Mrs.
Phil Herold, MRS. w. E. jackson,
Mrs. James Harrison, Mrs. Charles
Wise, Mrs. Herman ,Medlin, AIRS.
Lee zinslHeister, Mrs. M -Marsteller,
Mrs. H. " White, Miss r.Tacy CEag-
get, Mrs. II. M. Clagget, Mrs. 90.
Dodson, Mrs. Il. R. Eesse, Mrs
Frank Culin, -lars. P. u. tClagget,
Mrs. j. Lindsay Patton, and the
hostess.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Allen Underwood left Saturday
afternoon to seTnd vacation at
Seibolds Ranch.
Nogales international., 1931-05-27
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The home of Mrs. Harvey Walker
on the Tucson Road was the scene
tof delightful covered dish lunch
con Wednesday afternoon. Colorful
blossoms lent q distinctive1y decor
&tive note to the tables where were
seated: Mrs. D. c. Whittle, Mrs.
Stone, Mrs. w. G. Downing, Mrs.
George White, Mrs. George Januel,
Nogales international., 1931-05-27

Comparable quality. a yeor ago.
$2.40! So many clever styles that
girls will find it hard to choose -.
Plain colors, striped tops. two
tone effects, novelty trimmed
And the gayest Of colorsl
Nogales international., 1931-05-27
DISH LUNCHEON

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Nogales international., 1931-05-27
.JOCietY,;A
Mrs. E. S. Edmonson, Society Editor-Phone 52l
SEVENTH BIRTHDAY

Munro Edmonson celebrated his
seventh birthday anniversary with
a party for a group of little friends
last Saturday afternoon. A serpen-
tine fight and picking flowers,
which turned out to be candy, were
features of the afternoon. A long
cake, topped with seven colorful
candy flowers proclaimed the age
of the young host. Refreshments
were served before six O'Clock, when
the guest dispersed. Those asked to
help make memorable the occasion
were: Lillian Chatham, Barbara
Jean Pinkerton, Bobby Pinkerton,
Bert Corwin, Virgie Walker, Ger
trude Chernin, Ruth and Ann Shell
ton, Jean Davenport, Dorcas Ann
Kerr, Elma Page. Kirke Powel9,
Craig Pottinger, Earl Pottinger, Ell
eanor Jane, Shirley and Loyde Ed
nonson, George, Robert and Rich
ard Cowdery, Virginia Ann Robins,
jeanne and Joe Allen Cumming,
Earloyde and Colin Edmonson, Pet
er and Alan Houle, Allen Under
wood, Buddy Burns, Henry Hudgin,
Edward and Helen Mansfield, Billy
Tolley, MARY K Trippel, Peggy Tit
comb, Maria Castaneda, David MI
ler, Edgar Rawsthorne, Keith Owen,
Paula Thomas, Robert Howell,
Evangeline Stewart.
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Mrs. Stanley Pinkerton and three
children; Bobby, Barbara Jean and
Louise left on Sundays train far
vacation in California
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ELK PARTY
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another of the popular ElkS
bridge parties will be given June
thirteenth in the club rooms, with
the following committee in charge:
Mrs. w. A. O'Connor, Mrs. Fred
hannah, Mrs. Craig Pottinger, Mrs.
Louis Hudgin, Mrs Fred Gilmore,
Mrs. E. j. Dittn1er and Mrs. E. S.
Elmcnson.
Nogales international., 1931-05-27
PYTHIAN SISTERS

Following initiation Thursday
evening, the Pythian Sisters held a
social period and served refresh
ments. Those enjoying tine affair
were: Mrs. Roy Hicks, Mrs. Arthur
Grimm, Mrs. Maude Carter, Mrs.
E2ner Hay, Mrs. H r. S&sk, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Allen, Mrs. Mat
Eanlin, Mrs Harvey Walker, Mrs.
Pat Patterson, Mrs. Agnes Spriggs
BEES. j. M. Curry, Mrs. Jack Cohen,
Mrs. George Januels, MSx. Virgil
walker, Mrs. Kenneth Neumann.
Nogales international., 1931-05-27

Last week Miss Eta Mae Lewis
was hostess at an evening party at
her residence on Elm Street. Br dge
was the advertisement of the eve
ming, and guests making up four
tables were present. Delectable re-
freshments were served at late
hour.
Nogales international., 1931-05-27

Mrs. N. B. Mercer, Mrs. B. B. Hard
wick, Mrs. S. F. Wingo, Mrs. E. e.
McLaurin, Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. J. r.
Curry, Mrs. E. D. Faucet, Mrs. j.
M. Curry, Mrs. T. E. Carter, Mrs.
Abbot, Mrs. w. N. Pickett, Mrs. J.
N. Wilkey.
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Tucson CONSTRUCTION to be start
ed in short time renodeling Ros-
kruge School building.
The Washington times., 1931-12-21
MOTHER To GET
BACK BABY SHE
ABANDONED
Foster Parents Allowed to
Keep Him for Christmas
Period, However

BALTIMORE, Dec. 81 L.N.
S.).-The two-year-old boy
abandoned in a hotel room
three weeks ago will be re-
turned to his mother after
Santa Claus visits him.
Mrs. Elsie May Morgan, 20,
Portsmouth, Va, today was dis
missed by a magistrate on
charge of child abandonment and
will be permitted to take her
child back to their Portsmouth
home on New Years Day. The
boy was born in Washington.
The mother told the court size
did not have. sufficient funds to
care for the baby.
Mr.. and Mrs. John l. Hollings-
head, who cared for the boy while
police searched for the mother.
asked that he remain with them
until after the holidays. They
have told Santa Claus to bring
him bag of toys.
The Virginia charities were
asked to keep in touch with the
MorganS. The mother mad regis
tered at the hotel as Mrs. j. H.
Mcknight, of Boston"
The Washington times., 1931-12-21
HOLIDAY LIQUOR
HIT BY DRIVE
Staff Ph oto

STAUNTON, Va, Dec. 81.
Revenue officers, with the assis-
tance of county sheriffs m this
section of Virginia. are making
determined efforts to cut off the
supply Of Christmas liquor in
Augusta. Albemarle and Nelson
counties, it was learned here to.
day.
Authorities are driving at the
source of the liquor this year and
operators of stills and liquor
manufacturers are being sought
especially by the officers. Several
stills which are now idle in the
mountains of this section are be.
ing closely watched in an effort
to catch operators at work.
Within the past 10 days Sher-
iff M. GilkeSon, in company with
federal officers, has seized sew
eral stills. about 40 gallons of
liquor, $50 pounds of sugar. nearly
800 gallons of mash and other
equipment valued at over $1,000.
IT addition three men have been
lodged in the Staunton Jail.
Because of the diligence of Of.
ficers the cost of ardent spirits
has scared considerably in this
locality it is learned.
The Washington times., 1931-12-21
8 YOUTHS HELD
IN ROBBERY

Three colored youths were ar
rested near Baden, Md, last
night by Policeman Elon Turner,
and held in the Prince Georges
County Jail at Upper Marlboro
in connection with the robbery of
a store operated at Cedarville by
Charles Willet, on December II.
A fourth youth, according to
Turner. will be arrested soon,
The boys arrested last nIgnt
are Ned Davis and Leonard
Hardy. both of Baden, and Jimmy
Duckett, Of Nottingham. Ac-
cording to Turner a quantity of
cigars, flashlights, cigarettes,
pipes and watches. as we'll as a
small amount of cash was taken.
Although none of the mer-
chandise has yet been recovered,
it was said, police expect to re-
gain most of the loot.