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The Washington times., 1931-11-24
Skin-Gdn1e Charge
Holds Mr.. Skinner

ADE LPHIA, Nov. "a
GN.S0 Arrested in connection
with an alleged $1,0O0,OOO interna-
tional Swindle dealing with stock
sales for a machine to "crack ny.
drogen atoms" and provide great
energy, Clifford B. Skinner, so,
this city, today was held in $4,000
bail for the Federal Court at
Houston, Tex.
The Washington times., 1931-11-24
Ex-Governor Taylor
Has IS Hours to LiUe

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn, Nov.
"a 0.N.SD.-Former Governor AL
fred A. Taylor, SO, of Tennessee,
was waging a losing fight against
death today. The former gov
ernor was given from "24 to SO
hours to live" in a bulletin issued
today by physicians.
The Washington times., 1931-11-24
BOSTON EDITOR
TARIFF HEAD

Robert Lincoln O'Brien, Boston
Republican, today was named
chairman of the United States
Tariff Commission by President
Hoover.
He will succeed Henry p.
Fletcher, Pennsylvania Republican,
who resigned, effective Novem-
ber 80.
For a number of years, OBrien
was editor of a Boston newspaper.
The Washington times., 1931-11-24
English Consider
Abolition of "Pub"

LONDON, Nov. "a QN.SD.-
Abolition Of the English pub
the old-fashioned saloon-and the
substitution of cafes selling both
food and liquor will be recon-
mended early next year by a gov.
ernment licensing commission, the
Daily Herald said today
The Washington times., 1931-11-24
Missing Army Man
Had $1,000 on Person

LANGLEY FIELD, Va, Nov. "a
G.N.S0-Pvt. George HALLS, of
Ambridge, Pa, who disappeared
last Thursday after being pro-
NOTED to Acting Mess Sergeant
for the Twentieth Bombardment
Squadron, had about $1,000 on
his person when last seen by his
comrades, it was reported here
today. Halls monthly pay aggre-
gated $24. according to Army
records. He first enlisted in 1904.
The Washington times., 1931-11-24
MARYLAND
HAS PH|LA.
SEIZE.
PAIR
Tronco and RenzoIIi Had Been
Run From Quaker City for
White Slave Traffic

Two small-time Philadel.
phia gangsters, arrested in
connection with the raid on
the Colonial Tea House, Blaj-
ensburg, appeared in the JEFF
ferson Street police station in
Philadelphia today to answer
charges preferred by the
Maryland authorities of mur"
der and robbery.
Nicholas Tronco, 80, and Cicero
Renzolli, 90, and two men, were
held without bail by Magistrate
Edward Connolly, pending arrival
of extradition papers.
The papers are enroute to Gov.
clifford Pinchot at Harrisburg
for official approval. ~ .~.=-,
Judge Flags Them
In ordering the men held with
out bail, Magistrate ConnorS de-
clared:
"You were chased out Of
Philadelphia for making your
living on women. You went In
to Maryland and tried to force
your way in there. You de
serve everything that you get"
The two petty vice racketeerS
refused to talk about their arrest
when arraigned except to deny
the charge.
Tronco had been before the
magistrate previously for a num-
Der Of vice charges. At that
time, he was ordered to leave
the Pennsylvania city.
While extradition is awaited
Baltimore Detectives and Coroner
Robert AltemuS of Prince Georges
County, Md, are preparing to
bring charges of white slavery and
pandering against a large group
of Washingtonians, an official
said today.
New Philadelphia Arrest
John LeGreca, 20 years old, Of
Philadelphia, was arrested this
afternoon in that city and held
for questioning in connection With
the Maryland shooting.
LaGreca. who gave his home
address as 6403 Haverford Ave.
nue., Philadelphia. put up stiff
battle before he was subdued by
detectives. The Italian had
walked into a plant" at the 1888
North Fifth Street address where
the two other racketeers were
captured.
Police claim LaGreca is mem
ber of the notorious "Sin Dive
Gang" which has been warning
on Baltimore vice leaders. A
magistrate held him under $4,000
bond.
Capt. Mike Hanley, chief of the
Philadelphia homicide squad, iN
questioning LaGreca and the other
two racketeers.
One man, Grover Amick, 26, the
100 block Monroe st. NV, is
dead, and five other persons, one
a woman are in CaSulty Hospital
in a serious condition from gun.
shot wounds received in the hold
up.
New Developments
Rogues gallery pictures of vice
lords, underlings and hirelings
have been brought from Balti-
more by the two detectives and
the women arrested after the
shooting are examining them in
an effort to identify the tea
house gangsCers.
Late developments in the case
today were:
Discovery that Mrs. Verne Ed
wards, 26, in a serious condition
at Casualty Hospital, has not
lived at the address she gave
police, 100 block Abbey Pl. N. E.,
for more than two years.
Finding Of a postcard with the
name 'tAmick" on it and the
telephone number Adams 103O."
Police say this is the telephone
number of Anna Lechlider, one
Of the girls held for questioning
in connection with the shooting.
Disclosure that documents, per-
mits, and cards bearing the name
<~~mAsm..~I .m Dm~l q "a -
The Washington times., 1931-11-24
Ruth Judd Counsel
Baked by Court

ENIX, Ariz., Nov. "a
Q.NSO The State Sup m e
Court had ruled today that Su-
perior Judge Marlin T. Phelps
lacked Jurisdiction in giving per,
mission to attorneys for Mrs.
Euth Judd, confessed slayer of
Agnes Leroi and Hedwig Samuel
son. to inspect the murder apart.
mCnt,
The Washington times., 1931-11-24
DespOndent Grocer
Shoots Self Tlvice

Israel Hillerson, Al, a grocer, of
301 H st. N. E., is in a critical
condition at Casualty Hospital
with two bullet holes in his body.
Hillerson was found in his bath
room at his home after he had
shot himself twice. Dependency
over business conditions is said
by police to be the reason for Hill
lerSon'S act.
The Washington times., 1931-11-24
Curtis Still Mum
As NeU Ru7aOrS Flu

Vice President Charles Curtis
today refused to confirm or deny
a story that he had decided again
to become a candidate for the
Vice Presidency. For some time
Curtis has been toying with the
idea Of running for the Senate.
The Washington times., 1931-11-24
Akron Takes Off
On Training Flight

LAKEHURST, N. j., Nov. "a
QN.S0 The Akron, the United
States Navy's giant pride of the
air, which glided like a great
ghost into her berth at the
Naval Air Station after dawn to-
day, flew away again at $3.50
this morning for a training
flight in the vicinity of the
Naval Air Station.
The Washington times., 1931-11-24
Lunch Man Kidnaped
And Robbed of S1,972

ST. LOUIS, Nov. "a O.N.S0.
John Pappas, lunch room prop
rietor, was kidnapped by two men
and a woman here today, tied
to a tree in a deserted part of
the county and robbed of $1,972
he had withdrawn from a bank.
The Washington times., 1931-11-24
BlGGERS' FATHER HURT

PASADENA. Calf, Nov. "a ~
SO.-Robert Biggers. 20, father
Of Earl Derr BiggerS, noted
author, was in grave condition
after being struck by an auto.
mobile today.
The Washington times., 1931-11-24
BOWIE RESULTS

FIRST -fourths of a
mile; time, 1:14; off at 1905.
Kay Frances (Remrd)$13.10 $40 81. so
Happen (BejshakD.. 22sO 1890
wayabout ON Garner) 34O
Rush, Westys Rose Excursion. Re-
Betrothal, and Ina Martin also ran.
The Washington times., 1931-11-24
CONDITION OF TREASURY

Treasury balance as Of Novem.
ber 81, $166,971,571.51.
Expenditures, $S,635, ,96.69.
Customs receipts, $40, 0,7O5, ,540.84,
The Washington times., 1931-11-24
THE WEATHER

Increasing eloudiness and slightly warmer to-
night, followed by showers and cooler Wednes-
day; considerably cooler Wednesday night and
Thursday; gentle shifting winds, becoming mod
crate north or northeast. Temperature yester-
day-Highest, 72I lowest, 80.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
Pacific Coast
Training Camps
BY limited Press

Coast league teams were kept
busy today making up time lost
when baseball fields and training
grounds were covered by rain.
The rain, however, failed to
hamper the Oakland Acorns. They
plodded through nine sticky inn
ings with the Pittsburgh Pirates
at Oakland and in the end nosed
out the easterners two to one. 1t
was a victory for Pearson and Ort-
man, Oakland pitchers, who deliv-
cred a fine brand of ball and held
the Buccaneers to three hits. Err
rors accounted for most of the
runs, and the players in turn
blamed the mud for the errors.
Wet grounds kept the San Fran
cisco Missions from playing the
third and final game of their ser
les with the Detroit Tigers, but
they hoped to meet today. The
Missions won the first game and
the Tigers took the second.
The Portland Beavers received
word at San Jose that Judge K. M.
Lands has upheld their contract
with Wayne Osborne, rookie pitch
er. against the claims Of the San
Francisco Missions. Judge Lands
ruled that Osborne's signature to
Mission contract was invalid be-
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19

ton Gallagher, True Sheldon, For
rest, Eugene and Clarence Napier.
/ Edward Kirk, Temple Robinson,
James McHone, Paul Mackey, Ar
thur Wiley and Bert Oftelie, drove
to Camp McCrory at Laguna Friday
evening and returned Saturday eve
ming. The time was spent in hikes,
nature observation and leather
work. j. c. Spencer accompanied
the troop
Ray Johnson, accompanied by his
mother and sister, Lois, have moved
their dairy from the Gross ranch
to a smaller place east Of Imperial.
Miss Edith Davis and sister, Mrs.
Iowa Murphy, were FL Centro visit
ors Tuesday evening, March 10.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmo Long enter
tanned friends from Los Angeles
over last weekend.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
ACTIVITIES AT CENTRAL UNION

gested that they might report on
"Queen Elizabeth" schools OF
Shakespeare's Day." or similar sub
jects.
Paul Thornton, tnc Central agri-
cultural teacher, attended a quar-
terly meeting of Southern California
Agricultural Teachers association at
Hemet. March IA.
There was arranged there at that
time the semi-finals for judging
contest, which is to be held at Hem
ct, April IL. Also plans were form
ulated for a practice Judging contest
at Pcrris. March IS.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
Fall Fatal TO
Bay City Man

SAN FRANCISCO, March 10. W.R)
Blaine w. Sheldon, 36, prominent
San Francisco business executive
and clubman, died in hospital
early today from injuries received
when he leaped or fell out of 14th
story window in downtown hotei.
A note left to his wife, Mrs. Ger
trude Sheldon, indicated Sheldon
was respondent over i'll health.
Sheldon fell IL stories, landing on
the roof of a second story dining
room and breaking its iron grille.
He lived only a few hours.
Sheldon, who was secretary OF the
Pacific Can company, recently was
released from hospital after treat.
ment for nerve ailment.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
DOINGS IN AND ABOUT SEELEY

Durham, made a trip to San Diego
Sunday.
Mrs. Kent of Ell Centro was a
guest over the weekend of Mrs.
David Green.
j. Potter has just returned from
Westmorland where he has spent
the week with his son, Elmer, and
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
WOffOrd's Will
Filed In Court

John Wofford's estate is valued at
sl762.10, it became known when his
will was filed III the county clerks
office yesterday afternoon. Bessie
Wofford, divorced wife of the man
who committed suicide in Holtvilie
several days ago, was named to re-
ceive the greater part of the estate.
The viii, written February 81
1921, before Wofford and his wife
were divorced, left $40 to Walter
Glen Wofford. his son. and the bal
ance of the estate to Mrs. Wofford
nominating her as administrators
without bond.
With the will was filed petition
for probate OF the will 1t IS ex-
pected that it will be admitted to
probate, and that Mrs. Wofford will
be appointed administratrix.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
LOUISE ROBINSON
Press Staff Correspondent

Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Ward left for
Missouri Wednesday. Ward being
called there on account of his ia
theirs serious illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Bausell, Miss
Thelma and brother Floyd. and Mrs.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
BOTHERED By FOUR LEGS

VINCENNES, Ind. U.H A
chicken, owned by Thomas Thomp-
son, Jr., living here. has difficulty
walking despite the fact 1t has
four legs. Two of the legs are on
its back and one of the others is
dyarfed.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19

cause he. is under age, while his
parents signed the Portland con-
tract.
President Lewis Moreing an
nounced that the Sacramento Sem
ators will carry only four outfield-
ers this season, indicating that one
OF the five regulars now on the
roster, Ray Rohwer, Frank Os-
born, Harry Steinbacker. j. Frank
Demaree and Chic Suggs-will be
dropped.
The Seattle Indians had long
session of batting practice today in
preparation for their weekend
series with the Detroit Tigers at
Woodland.
Routine practice was reported
held at the Angels camp in Los
Angeles and the Hollywood Stars
camp in San Diego.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19
Flickers From
Training Camps

WINTERHAvEN, Fla, March 10
U.P) : The Philadelphia Phillies
| hoped to break the five game losing
stI Ieak at the expense of the Indian
apolis American association team
Errors by Les Mallon, rookie in
fielder. were responsible for yester
DAYS eight to five defeat by the St
Louis Browns.
BILOXI, Miss, March 10. up
Manager Walter johnson planned
a long practice session for the Wash
ington Senators today in prepara-
ton for Fridays game with Louis
! vile. The Senators won yesterday S
game from Baltimore, six to three
but johnson was far from pleased
, with the showing. The winning
runs we're made in the eighth when
Cronin hit a single and followed
two mates home after the Orioles
outfielders muffed the ball.
PENSACOLA. Fla. March 10. (U,Pl
ABoston's Red Sox continued intro
squad competition today with the
regulars attempting TO avenge yes
terGay's six to five defeat by the
yannigans. Hits by Winsbett ano
MacFayden il the ninth inning ac-
counted for the yannigans' triumph
NEW ORLEANS, March 10. IU.n]
John Hodapp, star infielder, was
on the sidelines today as the Cleve-
land Indians resumed practice
Hodapp was injured on the firs'
play of yesterdays game New Or
leans and the Indians were defeated
IL to s.
ST. PETERSBURGH, Fla, March
| 10. (UP)-The New York Yankee:
and Cincinnati Reds met today with
both teams attempting to offse'
defeats sustained in exhibition
games yesterday The Reds drop
: ped nine to three tilt to the Bos-
ton Braves while the Yanks lost tc
the ST. Louis Cards, eight to five
| for their first defeat in seven starts
FORT MEYERS, Fla, March 10
| U.P)-Philadelphia Athletics will at
tempt to make it two in a row over
the Brooklyn Robins today. Tht
AS won yesterdays game, 5 to I, II
III innings and are confident they
can repeat The winning run re-
suited from Jollnson's single anc
Miller's double-the Athletics only
earned runs of the contest
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19

at Hi-pass. The girls will leave Fri
day afternoon after school and re-
turn the following Sunday.
Tennis finals .or inter scholastic
championship will be held Friday,
March 20. at Central. The prelimi-
naries, which were held Saturday,
March Ia, resulted as follows. Ell
Centre will have five entries in the
finals; Holtville will have five en-
tries; Calexico will have three; Inn
perial will have one.
FRIDAYS for Miss Wallace's first
year English students are report
days. In connection with reading
program. each pupil makes at least
one report on some outside research
work which he has done. Those
who wish all A make three reports
in the three weeks, which is the du-
ration OF this program; those who
wish grade of Bmake two reports
in the same length of time; those
who make only one report receive a
grade of c only.
The morning Classes are reading
Americas S Message" which is coll
lection of stories of America. events
in the lives of great American men.
and other patriotic material. These
classes are allowed great freedom in
their choice of reports. They may
be upon science, invention, explora-
ton. biography, or almost anything
pertaining to American life.
The afternoon classes are reading
short stores or THE Merchant of
Venice" For those reading Shake
speare's work. Miss Wallace has Sug-
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19

The apricot orchards are In full
bloom at Hemet, Riverside Coun-
ty. but the district is very short
OF rain fall to date.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-03-19

Central Girl Reserves have decid-
ed upon the weekend of March 20
for their annual mid-winter camp
at Hi-pass. The girls will leave Fri
day afternoon after school and re-
turn the following Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-21

A birthday party was given in honor of Miss Laura Bozzuto by her sister, Miss Mary Bozzuto at her home recently. Those present were: Misses Virginia Bozzuto. Betty Stango, Angeline Esters, Nettie Cochollia, Lena Antore, Alice Pino, Edith Colangelo. Jane Colan- gelo, Helen Colangelo, Susie Iannucci, Margaret and Martha Iannucci. Josephine Bozzuti, Kettle Mongeiluzzo. Arthur Mistura, An- thony Pannone, Domenic Bozzuto. Adam Conagrossi. Charles Bozzuto. Michael Testa, Bernard Penokis, Angelo Mistura. Anthony BozZuto Daniel Commando. Lawrence Rossi. Emilio Esters, Peter Popo, Philip Mongelluzzo, MT and Mrs Flacco Mir and Mrs Fascia, Mir and Mrs Arthur Mistura. MT and Mrs An thony Colangelo. Mir and Mrs Car men Esters. MT and Mrs Anthony Mongelluzzo. MT and Mrs Nicholas Bozzuto. MT and Mrs Frank Schip- pima. Mir and Mrs George Riccirdia, MT and Mrs Iannelli, Moses Esters, Romano Mistura.
 Mrs Alfred Hart has returned to her home on Buckingham street after spending a few days in New York.
 John P. Blake of Capitol avenue 6 member of the freshman class at Niagara University was stage manager for the play. Tommy" which was presented at the school last evening.
 Mir and Mrs William VosBurgh. Jr. of Buckingham street are in Boston where they will attend the Yale- Harvard football game to- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-21
Holiday Spirit Wll Prevail
 Throughout Ihe Coming Week
-Gualtieri photo.

The the coegan Social activities operation the affairs pending cooper the college students
  formal dnnr dance be given Thanksgiving by the aumnae of planned round of bridges and uncheons will feature the coming weeks program. Waterbury well the various colleges with  New Rochelle Marymount Marywood Mddbury University of
  Court Mount St Josephs Pembroke Seton H Chicago University Mar of the Woods Syracuse University and the New Britain Dan Holy Cross Yale Harvard Dartmouth Amherst Fordham Man Williams Catholic University Vianova Nore Dame Temple Connecticut Agr University colleges and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-21
OAKvILLE

At St Mary Magdalene's church. be at 7:i6. 8:l6. 9:16 and II O clock. The 9:i5 mass Is the chill dren's mass followed by Sunday school. The last mass Is at II o'clock followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
 At All saints church, Rev A. N. aamwell. pastor. Holy communion at 8 o'clock; Sunday school at g:30 O clock; morning worship and ser mon at 10:46 o'clock. The sermon will be on Thanksging.
 At the Union Congregational church, Rev Oscar Locke, pastor. Sunday school at 9:30 o'clock; morning worship and sermon at 10:4b o'clock. The subject of the sermon will be "Than'.s From Far Away Neighbors.'
 Gard Party Held
 Eight tables were in play at the card party held last evening at the All saints parish hall spon- sored by the Young Peoples Fel- iowship society. Prizes were awarded to each table and refresh ments served. Those winning prizes were: Mrs F. R. stoddard, Jacob Field. Raymond Hoffman, George Monroe. Mrs Emil Busse- mey, Mrs W. E. Reynolds, Rev A. N. Samweil, and Bert Lake.
 Mr and Mrs walter West of Rosette street announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Miss Fay Edith West to Edward James Blade of Rosette street. The date of the wedding has not been set.
 Improvement Assn MeetinE
 The oakviile Improvement asso- ciation met last evening in the up- per hall of the Community house. The meeting was called to order by the president. Mir Rosenbeck at S:16 o'clock.
 The minutes were read by the recording secretary, Harold Wood ing and were accepted except the record of the picnic which was held In June. 4 committee was appointed to investigate this item and report their findings at the next meeting. Those appointed were Bart Beres and Harold Woodins. Plans for q card party were discussed to take place the first Friday in December at 6 o'clock. Those on the card com mittee are Harold Wooding. Elmer Herbst, and Frank Kontout.
 Mlss NichoIs Hostess
 Miss Harriet Nichols of Merrl- mAc street entertained at per. sonnl surprise shower Tuesday evening. The honored guest was Miss Barbara Platt. daughter Of Mir and Mrs Charles Pintt, former residents of oakville and reside now in Waterbury.
 The home was attractiveiy dec- orntsd in eoIOred ehryaanthenums and autumn leaves. 4 buffet luncheon wnH served alter in the evening. Mlss iPiatt received many pretty gifts,
 Miss Mary DwFeF 0f Colonial street is confined 10 her home with iIIneas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-21
-Gualtieri photo.

pr Carl Russell, a student at M. I. T.
 A surprise party was given on Thursday evening by the members of the Zi Theta Pi club of the Y. M. c. A. at the home of Charles Bell of Lone Oak avenue in honor of Howard Kraft who Is to be mar ried in the near future. Entertain ment was enjoyed throughout the evening and q delicious supper was served. The guest of honor was presented with purse of gold and beautiful electric clock. Those attending were: Leland Sta cy, Richard Burdett, Harold Day. ton, Francis Kreger, Charles Stoef- fer, Idris Alderson, Fremont Alder son, Floyd Beach, Charles Bell, Harry Hollis, Louis Hollis, Herbert Moran, Al West, Glen Grifflth, Glen Oliver, James Colwell, Donald Mo- Tntosh, Floyd Goodwin, Alfred Mo- Laughlin, Max Kraft Jr, and Max E. Kraft ST.
 Mrs Leonard H. Weyand of Piedmont street was hostess at a bridge party at her home recently. Miss Marna Loomer and Mrs Wey- and were high scorers and Miss Ida Birdsall received the consola- ton award. Others attending were Misses Alice Fox, Muriyn Haywood. Lydia Hackworth, Naomi Hedden and Edith Dayton.
 Announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Martha Wales. of New York, to Charles Wayne Chase of New York. Miss Wales is a graduate of Westover school. Mir Chase is a son of William Wayne Chase of Cleveland and Brecksvilie, Ohio. He is a graduate of Yale, 1923, and is with the New York office of the Continental Illinois company of Chicago.
 Mrs Huston F. Caroian of East Main street entertained recently at her home at a party in honor of her sister, Miss Rita Margaret Gan- nutz who observed her eighth birthday. The guests were Betty Bowes. Patricia Murphy. Dorothy Gannuts. Rita Conion, Margaret McKenna. Rit Ciuhane, Mary su- grue, Nancy Dillian. Agnes Mur- phy. and Kenneth Walker. John sugrue. John Shields, Francis Ke- avaney, Robert Walker, James Donahue and Edward Mulvaney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-21

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