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The Washington times., 1931-11-16
ROCKVILLE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued
at Rockville to Raymond E. Pit
tillo, 26, of Hendersonville, N. c.,
and Ella Peggy Rohrs. 36, of
Washington; Alger G. Wade. 28,
and Lois B. Reynolds, %, both
of Washington; Kenneth G.
Abernethy, 35, and Margaret A.
Williams, 35, both of Washing,
ton; George Fetchko, 25, of
Washington, and Mary C. Sheno,
18, of Hazelton, Pa; Otterbridge
F. Wilt, %, and Lillian Stream,
18, both of Taylor, Va; Martin
Luther Bray, jr., "a, of Oakton
Va, and Ethel Helen Dixon, 49,
of Washington, and William H
Cole, 81, and Abbie c. Camburn,
81. both of Richmond.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
County Democrats
To. Push Road Work

The Democratic Club of the
Nineteenth District of Prince
Georges County will push road
improvement in it's territory, it
was announced by Mark M.
Moran, president.
Projects include the extension
of jefferson Road from Edmon-
ton Road to Lanham, and sur
facing the Colesville Road with
gravel from the Washington-Balti-
more Boulevard to New Cut Road
Mrs. Mary w. Browning, for
mer county commissioner, will
head the committee appointed to
work for these improvements.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
SCREEN
EMPLOYED BY
RUM CAR
Cars Speed at S5 Miles an
Hour During Pursuit; "a GAL
Ions of Liquor Seized

Two alleged rum-runners are
held by Prince Georges county
police following a running gun
battle on the Washington-Balti-
more boulevard early yester-
day.
At Muirkirk, where the chase
started, the pursued men laid
down a smoke screen. The police
then opened fire but were unable
to halt the alleged liquor car un-
til they turned into a side-road
near College Park, five miles be-
low Muirkirk. Both cars are
said to have reached a speed Of
IS miles per hour during the
pursuit.
Charles Butler, colored, 1929
Seaton Pl. N. E., is booked Tor
speeding, driving while drunk,
reckless driving, transportation
and possession of liquor, operat-
ing without a permit or registra-
ton card and using a smoke
screen.
Thomas White, also colored,
452 B st. N. w., is held for
possession and the smoke screen
charge. Bond for each was set
at $1,50U.
Police say they found "a gal.
Ions of whisky in Buffers auto.
mobile.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
I'm Straight Shooter
Says Maryland
Nimrod, IS


He may be advanced in years
but S. T. Williams, of Boyd,
Md, wants the world to know
he's still a straight shooter"
Mr.. Williams, whose looks
belle his IS years, was one of
the throng which came to the
Rockville Courthouse for hunt
ing licenses.
The only thing that troubles
the aged sportsman is his dog.
He says his young dog makes
him run too much. Said he:
81 guess I'll have to get rid
of that young dog and buy an
old one, instead"
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
Closed Bank Again
Opened for Business

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, Nov.
16.-The Peoples Trust Company
State bank, which closed Octo-
Der 16 on account of heavy with
drawals has reopened for buSi,
ness. The bank retains member
ship in the Federal Reserve Sys,
tenn.
The reorganization plan out
lined by the State Banking De,
partment, had these provisions
That $100 be posted against each
share of -tock held, and that a
certain proportion of depositors
waive their rights to withdrawal
for a period of years.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
Mt. Rainier Entrants
Seek ReQutH HOnOrS

Mt. Rainier, with nine entrants,
leads all county communities in
the Miss Maryland" contest to
be decided December IL at the
Prince Georges Band Christmas
festival in Hyattsville Armory.
The Mt. Rainier entrants to
date are Auda Crocker. B e t ty
Bowers, Katherine Schclin. Helen
M. Bankman. Glenda Virginia
Hough. Pennie Lyon. Marjorie
Rosenfeld, Virginia D'Aiutola and
E. M. Earnest.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
Hunters Are Warned
About Traps, Fires

With the hunting season open.
ing today, Carroll Waters, chief
game warden for Montgomery
County, announces that anyone
setting a steel trap must have
written permission from the
owner of the land on which
the trap is set.
Mr.. Waters also asks that the
hunters be careful with cigarettes
and matches. AS much game is
lost by forest fires as by shoot
ing, he declared. He will be as
sisted by Is deputies.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
Mrs. Heydenreich
AqQin Heads HOSpitdL
Times staff Photo

STAUNTON. Va, Nov. 16.-Re-
election of Mrs. R. r. Heyden-
reich as president of Kings
Daughters Hospital, the election
of the board, and the reading of
reports constituted the principal
business at the meeting of the
incorporators of that institution.
The financial report shows net
earnings for the year of $2027 .08
after deducting $7595.83 for
accounts not settled. The net
income for the year was STA
75 SO. with total expenses of
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
THREE 1-ACT PLAYS

Three one-act plays will be
presented tomorrow night by the
Ladies' Guild of ST. Luke's Epis-
copal Church, Bladensburg, Md.
The performances are in charge
of Mrs. Richard M. Shuler, Mrs.
Basil Pickett and Mrs. Staley NJ.
Clarke.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
DOdsOn and Pal SaIU
WQy Out of Jail

CULPEPER, Va, Nov. 16.-Saw-
ing his way through two sets of
steel bars, Teddy R. Dodson, held
in the Jail here under a 25-year
sentence for attempting to crimi-
nally assault a Washington So
ciety girl, made his escape late
Saturday night
Another prisoner, David Perry
man, escaped by the same route.
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
PIT. A. TO FEAST

The Parent-Teacher Association
of the Cheltenham, Md, school
will hold it's annual oyster sup
per in the school building on
November 20, from five to eight
o'clock, D. m
The Washington times., 1931-11-16
OYSTER SUPPER OFF

The oyster supper scheduled
for December 3 by the Ladies
Guild of the Epiphany Church,
Forestville, Md, has been indefi-
hite1y postponed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
FATHER OF FOUR
 CHILDREN MEETS TRAGIC DEATH

Gloucester, Mass, May 1S.-(UP) Frederick H. Hutchins. 3S. father of four chilrdlren, died at Addison Gilbert hospital early to-day after being stabbed several times at his home here late last night. A fish erman, Steven L. Geer, who boarded at the Hutchins home, was arrested on a murder charge. Police quoted him as saying he had quarreled with Hutchins during a drinking party but did not remember attacking the victim.
 According to authorities, Hutchins had objected to Greers attentions to Mrs Hutchins.
 When police reached the home they found Hutchins unconscious on a couch. He had bene stabbed in either side of his chest and in the abdomen. There was on weapon in sight. Outside. police found Greer, with his wrists bleeding. Authori- ties quoted him as saying he had cut his wrishts with his jack-knife after finding Hutchins mortaily wounded. Police said the jack-) knife apparently was not, the weapon with which Hutchins was wounded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
FOUR GIRLS AND
 THREE BOYS MET
 DEATH BY TRAIN
Sunday Afternoon Joy Ride Proved Fatal = Bodies Were Hurled Along the Track

Calamus, Ia, May 1S.-(UP)-A Sunday afternoon joy-ride was turned suddenly into tragedy for four girls and' three boys of high school age when Walter Mumford, r, of Dewitt drove his car into the path of a fast Northwestern passen- ger train and he and his six com panions were killed. The dead. be- sides Mumford, were: Martha Der ner, 20: Medona Berner. 19; Berna- dette Berner, 16: Mona Berner, 15; Arnold Berner, 13; and Mildred Bey- CTS, 16, of Dewitt. The Berner boys and girls all lived at Toronto. a few miles from here. They were all of one family and were cousins of Mumford.
 The passenger train was west bound, Mumford waited at the crossing for an east bound freight to pass, then drove his car. wit nesses said, directly into the path of the passenger train. The automobile was carried block and bodies Of the seven young persons. all killed instantly, were hurled along the rIght-of-way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
Judge Meyer Of City Court Has
 Denied Report
ALL MINISTER'S OUGHT TO HAVE WEEK. DAY JOBS

New Haven, Conn, May 18- (UP)-Evcry minister ought to have a weekday job, the Rev Clarence S. Brcmmcr, New Ha- ven's typographer-preacher, said to-day.
 Brcmmer, who preached his first sermon since ordination at St Andrews Methodist Episcopal church Sunday, is a compositOr for the New Haven Times. He studied for the ministry fin his spare time and took courses at Yale Divinity school.
 'T'm going to continue to be a printer," Brcmmer told the United Press. "I think every minister would profit by having Q weekday job among the com- mon people. think he would have a better understanding of human nature"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
Attorney Sun1ma, So News paper Story Said, Was Slated to Be Third Prose- cutor = Judge McGrath Was Absent From City, But Judge Meyer Em- phatically Denied It
COURT EMBROGLIO
 GROWING WORSE,

Replying to stories in the Repub- lican that Attorney Charles Sumna is slated to be the new third prose- cutor of the city court under the. provisions of clause inserted quiet-' ly in the new Strong Mayor charter passed Friday by the legislature. Judge Theodore V. Meyer, one of the two members of the bench. to- day stated emphatically that he has not agreed to any. one appointee. Attorney William J. Larkin, prose- cutor in the court of common pleas. had the clause inserted, unknown to Mayor Frank Hayes, making 1t mandatory under the new charter (Continued on Page 13y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
YOUTH THREATENED TO 'PUT FATHER ON THE SPOT" But
 POLICEMAN GOT THE DROP

State Policeman Charles Hill-in uniform--arrived at the Kaminsky home and went right up to the attic and stuck his head in the door. He saw John surrounded by a revolver. shotgun, knives and sticks of dyna- mite.
 "I've got the drop on you" said Hill poking his revolver through the door.
 John surrendered. reluctantly.
 ''I said I'd never let policeman get me-" he explained. But you got the drop on me-" State police said John probably would help his father as soon as he served time on variet. of charges ,Ioe@5 --~i~c+ Lfs~s 8aN u1lttt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
Prominent Man Tn Waterbury
 Business Life
Thomas Kelly Died at His Home. ALA West Main Street, This Morning Ait CT Five Months of Illness Was for Years Known in Every Homestead as Kelly the Baker"
ONE OF PIONEERS
 LIN CITY HISTORY

Thomas Kelly, age S4 years. died this morning at 7:30 o'clock at his home, 414 West Main street follow ing five months illness. He was born in County Roscommon. Ire- land, the son of Peter and Gather inc Ward) Kelly, and at the age, of Is years came to this country, resid- ing in Waterbury ever since.
 He is survived by his wife. Mrs Margaret (Bergin) Kelly: one daughter. Mrs Margaret Mcdonald, wife of Attorney Francis Mcdonald: |: two grandchildren, Francis McDon- ala Jr and Ellen Mary Kelly; one brother in Ireland and several nieces and nephews. A son Eranklyn Kelly died about three years ago.
 The funeral is to be held Wednes- day morning from his home at 9 o'clock to St Margaret's church at 9:3o o'clock. Burial will be in new St Joseph's cemetery.
 Mr Kelly worked for a season at the Farrell Foundry & Machine Go where he learned the trade of mold
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18

Cambridge, Mass, May lS.--(UP, More than 500 Massachusetts In stitute of Technology students riot ed early to-day when firemen assay ed to disrupt campus pajama party featured by bonfire of dormitory No one was reported injured and no arrests were made but for something like four hours the lightly -clad merrymakers toyed with the out t-numbered firefghters while police reserves maintained policy of "watchful waiting"
 After members of fire company had laid line of hose. students rushed them and started a tug-of- war. Youth was victorious and the students turned the stream on the fireilghters. knocking off several ire
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
GOVERNOR
 R PRISED
 WATERBURY
His Speedy Signing of Bill on Prosecutor of Com- mon Pleas Court Was Startler-Cl Still in Quandary
lDernocrat staff NIanl

Hartford, May 18th Governor WilbNr L. Cross up until early this afternoon had not signed the bill concerning the court of common pleas regarding the appointment Of the clerk and assistant clerk. On Saturday the governor signed the bill requiring that the judges con cur in naming the prosecutor, much to the surprise of republicans as we'll as democrats in Waterbury. The governors action was a surprise be- cause he had until tomorrow to do so. He has until Wednesday to en- certain action on the bill concerning the clerks.
 This morning Governor Cross was in conference with several demo- cratic leaders. The commission nam ing Attorney Edward J. Finn judge of the common pleas court in Water- bury had not reached the governors office up to early this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
DARTMOUTH BOY DISAPPEARS BUT
 LEFT FAREWELL
William F. McCullam of Elizabeth, M J., Wrote That He Had "Left for New. Lands"

Hanover, x. H.. May 1S.-OP)- Fellow students of William F. Me Cullam of TIA Park avenue. Eliza beth. N. J., Dartmouth freshman. speculated to-day concerning loca- tion of the thew lands for which he was headed. s , McCullam disappeared Saturday Yesterday a note was found in the freshn1an's room. asking that col lege authorities be told that he had 'left for new lands" II have no- tified my parents to-day by mall " McCullam wrote. My debtors will be paid by mail in the near future.
 Though McCullam was a high standing student, he had been con- templating leaving school for some time, fellow freshmen said. They said he had mentioned a trip to South America.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
DAVID BELASCO
 BURIED SUNDAY
 IN LINDEN HILLS


 New York, May 1s.-(UP)-A crypt in Linden Hills cemetery, to- day held the body of David Belasco, veteran theatrical producer. who his friends .said. interpreted for the people their own emotions"
 The snowman, who in his crowd ed 76 years of life gained the af- fectionate title of the grand old man of the theater" was buried yes- terday after funeral attended by many of the heroes. heroines and supernumaries of the inn--aerable plays his varied talents brought to the stage. The bronze casket con- taining the body of the aged pro- ducer who was born in San Fran cisco basement. the son of a Por- tuguese Jew and gypsy mother. re- posed in state for two hours as hun dreds of mourners passed slowly by.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18

Mansfield Center, Conn, May 1S.- CUP)-John Kaminsky. "A. who threatened to nu. his father "on the "spot" when the latter scolded him for not helping with the farm chores, suffered from the humility or capture by the state police to-day.
 The elder Kaminsky. obviously agitated, telephoned to the Stafford Springs state police barracks and asked that an officer "in civilian clothes be sent at once. His son. he said, had barrachaded himself m an attic room and threatened to .'get" any state policeman who came after him. Kaminsky explained the youth had threatened his life when he, suggested he help him around the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
Liquor Men
 Heavily Fined
 In New Haven
Fourteen of Them Brought Before Fed eral Court for Violation of Liquor Laws and All Punished
..--. ...,-.

probation; Philip Beleveau, Water bury. $250, thirty days suspended sentence, three months probation; Ernest Mathieu, Waterbury, 30 days suspended sentence; Joseph Kizis, New Britian, $250, thirty days sus- pended sentence, 3 months proba- tion; Michael FitzHenry, Bridgeport, $350, thirty days suspended sentence. three months probation; Frank Kas-
 laouskas, Waterbury, $200, thirty days suspended sentence, six months probation; Charles Romansky, Wa terbury, $500. sixty days suspended sentence, four months probation; Frank Wallace. $500. three months. Probation: Andrew Miatta, New Bri- tain, continued to May 26 in Hart ford; Georges St Pierre, Waterbury. sixty days suspended sentence, three months probation; John Shea, Wa terbury. $500. sixty days suspended sentence, four months probation: Eric J. Klemdau. Waterbury, 15 days; Michael Montecalvo. Hart ford, one week suspended sentence, one year probation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
Mary And Doug Will Never Play Together
 Again On The Stage

arrangement, 'no matter how much they try. My presence in England should be sufficient an- swer. W
 Regarding her decision not to co-star with Fairbanks again. she expiained:
 His pace is too much for me He goes 90 miles an hour, whereas when I am at full speed only do 45. When I am on one corner Of: the street. he is down the street and into another theater.'
 Miss Pickfard wore a black coat with large fur collar and speckled hat. She proceeded at once to West < ward Ho.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
TEXTILE STRIKE IN FRANCE CALLS
 OUT THE TROOPS

Roubaix. France. May 1S.-UP) The textile industry in the Tour coing region was practically par alyzed to-day when a strike of 100000 workers went into effect in Rouzaix and vicinity.
 Troops reinforced the police in maintaining order. A force of 20,- 900 men was on duty, patrolling the strike zone.
 It was estimated only 10 per cent of the textile mills remained in op- eration, 25,000 workers refusing to strike.
 The strike was called to protest against the suppression of bonus equivalent to a per cent salary re- duction.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18

Southampton. England. May 1S-- UP)-Mary Pickford arrived on the Bremen to-day for holiday in Europe and announced she would never again appear in a film with her husband Douglas Fairbanks.
 She laughed at reports of an es- arrangement, however. and immedi- ately on landing tried to telephone Fairbanks at the Westward Ho golf course, where he participated in the British amateur golf tournament. He was in the middle of match. and she was unable to reach him.
 "Tm afraid they can't sell me that idea" she said of the rumored
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18

New Haven. Conn. May 1s.-(UP) A total of $3,700 in fines was inn posed in federal court here to-day upon persons charged with violating the liquor laws.
 Patrick J. Cunningham, Water- bury, was fined $400. given 30 days suspended sentence and placed on probation for four months.
 Other penalties imposed included:
 Thomas Sidouik, Waterbury, ten days. four months probation; Alex Wenski. Bridgeport, $35O. sixty days suspended sentence, three months probation: William Lawlor, Water- bury, $500, sixty days suspended sen- tence. four months probation: Stan ley Sultauskas, Waterbury, 20 days, four months probation; Clemens Budris, Waterbury, 20 days, four months probation: John Lugli. New Britain, 10 days. four months proba- tion; Fred Lugli, New Britain, five days, four months probation; J. A. Rousseau, New Britain, 15 days: Eu- gene Crosby, Waterbury, $400, thirty days suspended sentence. 3 months
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
TECHNOLOGY STUDENTS WHIP
 FIREMEN IN RIOTOUS SCENES
 AT CAMBRIDGE EARLY TO-DAY

hats. Other students brought dormi-
 tory fire hose into play from upper
 stories. the water barrage was aug
 mented by one of pillows, shoes. and
 assorted objects
 As tke flames of the original bon fire diminished. students manning the fire hose pulled 1t into dormi- tory and idsassembled 1t, tossing the sections into laundry chutes. Several |firemen who strove to recover parts of the hose were showed into dormi- tory rooms and made captive. They had to force their way out. When firemen warned the students that they would withdraw and leave Technology buildings menaced unless the rioting ceased. the youths mere ly added oil to the fire hepa. The |fircfehters withdrew
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18

Chicago, May 1S.-(UP)-Reports that gangs in at least three cities were hunting John Jake the Bar Der" factor to kidnap or kill him spurred police of two continents on to. o.day in their search for the former hair-cutter whom they accused of taking millions of dollars through sale of fraudulent oil and mining stocks.
 Federal and city detectives who raided Factors 14-room apartment last Friday only few minutes af- ter he was reported to have left it, admitted they believed he might sur render and face swindling charges In England rather than chance being killed by Jack Legs" Diamond of New York or kidnapped by mid western gang
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
YOUNG BANDIT IS SHOT TRYING TO
 MAKE ESCAPE

Cambridge, Mass. May 1S.-(UP) James Christo, 19-year old bandit suspect, was under guard at Cam bridge hospital to-day after being shot by policeman in front of a theater here late yesterday.
 The bullet, fired by Special Officer William H. Munhall after Christo had punched him on the jaw and at- tempted to escape, lodged in the youths right thigh. His condition was considered not serious this morning. Arrested at the same time was Michael Ewanosky. 19 of Bos- ton, held with Christo in connection with a holdup in Watertown. May g. A girl who was with the pair escaped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
FAMILY OF SLAIN
 NURSE ENGAGES AN ATTORNEY
Verna Russell Allegedly Killed By Elliott R. Hath- away and Her Relatives Will Protect Good Name

Providence, R. l., May 18.--(UP)l It was reported here to-day that a prominent Newport attorney had been engaged to represent the fam fly of yerna Russell slain student nurse, at the trial of Elliott R. Hathaway of Fall River, Mass. who allegedly strangled Miss Russell. The trial will begin June 8. The Weyerhaeuser Timber company of Tiverton. of which the slain girls father is an officer. was instrumental ir, retaining the lawyer to guard the Russell family's interests, according to the report
 Attorney General Benjamin M. McLyman is scheduled to prosecute Hathaway, son of Massachusetts legislator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
FOUR NEW YORK MEN DEFRAUDED
 BOSTON BANKS

Bouton. May 1S-(UP)-Four New York men were ordered held under S15,O00 bail each when arraigned be- fore Municipal Judge John J. Brack- ett here today, charged with defraud- ing three Boston banks of a total of more than $50,000. The defend ants, William Langer. Brooklyn; Ben Hanfiing. East 175th street; Ben Baird, Astoria. and Charles s. Mayer, West 167th street, admitted having fraudulently obtained the money through over-drafts.
 They allegedly obtained $17O0e from the Exchange Trust compeny s1s.000 from the Federal National bank, and $1S,000 from the Conti- mental National bank of Boston They will be given another hearins after investigation of their records in other cities. authorities said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
LEGAL BATTLE TO SAVE WOMAN FROM
 DEPORTATION
Former U. $. Senator Atlee POmerene Is in the Scrap to Stop the Government

Cleveland, O., May 1S-(UP)- Fight to save Mrs Julia Pigon. 21- year-old mother of two American born children, from deportation mas just started. Former United States Senator Atlee Pomerene declared to- day when he learned the young wo- man had received stay of the order sending her back to Poland.
 Pomerene said today that he and Attorney c. J. Snoble were doing everything possible to untangle the legal red tape which would sepa- rate the young wife and her babies from the husband. Mrs Pigon was ordered to depart when immigra-) tion authorities discovered she en- tered the country on her sisters passport seven years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-18
I'll REE ARE
 DEAD OVER
 WEEKEND
Deputy Coroner Smyth and Local Detective Bureau Investigate Fatal Auto Tragedies in Waterbury and Vicinity

Three fatal accidents in Water bury and vicinity over the weekend were investigated to-day by Deputy Coroner Walter w. Smyth, assisted by members of the local detective bureau.
 Howard Stevens. IS, son of MT and Mrs Frederick A. Stevens of Al Myrtle street, was fatally injured yesterday morning about Il o'clock when an automobile operated by Andrew Ballinger of Princeton, N. J.. formerly of Waterbury. crashed into a tree near the Waterbury Country club. An autopsy was per- formed this morning by Medical Examiner Dr Edward H. Kirsch- baum to determine the exact cause of death. Ballinger disappeared fol- lowing the tragedy and has yet to located by the police. It developed
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