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The Washington times., 1931-05-04
SNOW PICTURES
AID ARTISTS
Times Staff Photo

The growing Importance of the
weather man in the development
of modern industry and business
is receiving recognition in many
fields, the American Meteorolog-
ical Society, meeting at the
United States Weather Bureau,
was told today.
Aid of the specialists in
weather and climate has been
sought, not only by those en-
gagged in the manufacturing and
transporting fields of aviation,
but by road and building con-
tractors, and the meteorologists
are about ready to make an i'm
portant contribution to art.
Artists and designers will vel
come the series of photographs
of snow crystals which show snow
particles are fashioned in 1000
different forms. The photo
graphs represent the result of
many years Of excessively pain
stalking work. on the part of w.
A. Bentley, of Vermont. They
were displayed today at the con-
ference of specialists by w. j.
Humphreys, physicist at the U.
S. Weather Bureau. and later
will be published.
Study Of the pictured crystals
show that, although the snow
flakes assume 1000 distinct
forms, they are always three. six
or twelve-Sided. They vary from
the heavily formed, almost solid
type to designs where the lines
are hardly more than traceries.
The Washington times., 1931-05-04
HOOVER RELIEF
POLICY SCORED
Times Staff Photo

The procedure of Federal un-
employment agencies is "halting
and futile" according to Repre-
sentative McDuffie of Alabama,
who issued statement yesterday
attacking the inactivity" of the
Hoover Administration in the
face Of economic distress.
More than rs per cent of the
relief for the industrial unem-
ployed is now being cared for by
State and municipal authorities,
according to the Alabaman.
Representative Cellar Of New
York Joined in the attack on the
President by ridiculing the pro
posed reductions of some sched-
ules in the Hawley-Smoot tariff
measure. The Tariff Commission,
says the New York Representa-
tive, recommended that the duty
on imported cherries be reduced,
but the President declined to
carry out the reduction because
he alleged that it was based upon
conditions obtaining before the
emergency created by the drought.
The Washington times., 1931-05-04
Trolley Car Victim
In Critical Condition

Samuel Berowick, SO, Of 921
Emerson st. N. W., was seriously
injured today when he was struck
by street car Of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company at
Seventh and K streets Northwest.
At Casualty Hospital, where it
is said he is suffering from a
fractured leg and a possible skull
fracture. He also is believed to
have been hurt internally.
The Washington times., 1931-05-04
tuberculosis Clinic
Held in Alexandria

A tuberculosis clinic is being
held in the Alexandria Health
Office all this week. Monday,
Wednesday and Friday the clinic
is limited to children and Tues
day and Thursday adults will ne
examined.
DR.. B. L. Scott, of the Virginia
State Department of Health, and
a corps of assistants are conduct
ing the clinic with the aid Of the
local health department.
The Washington times., 1931-05-04
Automatic Signal
Aids Motor Traffic

An automatic traffic signal was
installed at Franklin and Patrick
Streets in Alexandria this morn
ing to aid in handling the tourist
traffic while work on Washing.
ton Street has caused all traffic
to be detoured.
The contractor in charge Of re-
paving Washington Street as part
of the Mount Vernon Boulevard
expects to have it finished by
June I.
The Washington times., 1931-05-04
tuberculosis GROUP
PGYS KOber Tribute

Resolutions of sympathy on the
death of the late DR.. George
Martin Kober were adopted at
the meeting of the board of di-
rectors Of the Washington Tuber.
culoSiS Association today.
DR.. Kober has been a charter
member Of the organization and
was its president at the time of
his death. Mrs. e. r. Grant,
acting president. presided at the
meeting and introduced the reso-
lutions.
The Washington times., 1931-05-04
KILLER Of WIFE
ADJUDGED TO .
Be INSANE
Sidney Skinner, EmpIOye of
State Department, Sent to
st. EIizabeth's Hospital

Sidney Allen Skinner, former
State Department clerk, who
stabbed his wife, Dorothy M
Skinner, to death at their home
4007 Twenty-first st. N. E., March
IL, today was adjudged Of un
sound mind and sent to st. Eliza
beth's Hospital.
Although he was indicted last
week for first-degree murder, he
will not have to- face a jury.
Skinner appeared indignant
during the proceedings and fre'
quently interrupted the court
Several times he said:
There is nothing wrong with
my wife. Go to my home at
4OO7 Twenty-firSt st. N. e. and
you will find out she's there"
Attorneys Williams E. Leahy
and James Reilly represented
Skinner and the lunacy proceed
ings were not opposed by the
Government. The request for the
inquiry was made on the day fol,
lowing the occasion last week
when Skinner assaulted Albert c.
Baker, an alleged wife-murderer,
who was his cellmate. He is said
to have had mo recollection of
this affair.
Skinner suffered a nervous
breakdown several months ago
and was demented at the time he
grabbed a large knife at their
home and stabbed his wife four
times. She died the following
day,
The Washington times., 1931-05-04
Mary K. Rinehart Named
Essay Contest Judge

Mary Roberts Rinehart, famous
author, paused long enough today
in her work of writing a new
novel to pen an Endorsement of
the essay contest being sponsored
among public school childlen by
The Washington Times.
At the same time, Mrs. R'nehart
accepted membership ON the board
of presiding judges which will
select the grand prize winner from
the more than $4,000 essays which
will be submitted.
The contest is being conducted
in cooperation with the Washing
ton Cleanup Campaign Commit
tee and the Board Of Education.
All essays are to be written on the
subject, "Beautifying Washington
for 1882" the year of the George
washington Bicentennial celebra-
tion.
Lauds Times Contest
Mrs Rinehart's Endorsement
follows:
Naturally / am greatly in
terested in the essay contest be-
ing sponsored by The Washing
ton Times in connection with
thu 1881 cleanup campaign. 1t
is always valuable to Surn the
attention Of boys and girls to
ward order and beauty, especially
in their immediate surround
ings; and when the ultimate re-
suit has to do with a great CAPT
tai like Washington, it becomes
dOubIy important.
"The subject of the contest,
Beautifying Washington for
1882 is one which will have a
The Washington times., 1931-05-04
Gregg.tO Lecture
On Shorthand Here

DR.. John Robert Gregg, inter-
national authority on shorthand
and author of the Gregg system
of shorthand, will be the prin-
cipal speaker at meeting of the
department of business practice
of the District schools to be held
tomorrow at 3:45 p. m. at Cen
trail High School.
DR.. Gregg will address the
teachers of business practice and
, IS expected to give advice on the
proper method of teaching his
system, which is used exclusively
ia the District schools.
The Washington times., 1931-05-04
Archbishop Higgs
Picks Headquarters

Intent on solution of the race
question, Archbishop Joseph P
Higgs, noted colored clergyman,
has established headquarters at
the Washington College of Psy,
chology, 1642 Sixth ST. N. w.
Archbishop Higgs, who is
founder and president of the
Modern Educational and Religious
Bureau. has devoted the past Is
years to the study of the ques,
ton of the racial problem.
The Washington times., 1931-05-04
D. C. AutOist Killed
In MARYLAND Crash

John w. Steelman, 26, colored,
of 1915 Fifteenth st. N. W., was
killed when the automobile he
was driving left the highway and
overturned near Savage, Md,
early today.
Robert E. Broessene. colored, Of
JeSsup, Mr., a passenger N the
machine escaped with bruises and
slight cuts. State police report
that Steelman's death was acci,
dental and that no inquest will be
necessary.
The Washington times., 1931-05-04
Shdd Fishing Good;
Herring Run Is Due

Alexandria shad fishermen are
enjoying the greatest season in
10 years. On one drift George
Wood and his two sons neGted 76
shad, worth approximately $50.
The shad fishermen report
that the herring are now on
their way up the river and it is
expected that the annual run
will reach Washington tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1931-05-04
Stalled Steamer
SpOiLs Excursion

Nearly 100 negro excursionists
were marooned in the Potomac
River for, half an hour late yes
terday afternoon when the
steamer, e. Madison Hall, ION
which they were riding, devel-
oped engine trouble and drifted
into the q. S. Army Engineers
Wharf near HainS Point.
The Washington times., 1931-05-04
PIT. A. MEET IN BALLST0N

The executive committee of the
Parent Teacher Association of the
Washington-Lee High School will
meet tomorrow night in the audi
torium of the school. in Ballston,
Va,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04
born in the Lincoln tradition. built
with Lincoln precision =. and giving
a fresh meaning to the Lincoln name

NesO Free.WheeIing Transmission
The new lincoln Free-wheeIing transmission
lends SILENT gliding ease to the driving of the car
Gear shifts are easy, quiet and precise Between
second and high speeds and fOrth-gears
may be shifted without disengaging the clutch. By
removing pressure from the acceleratOr pedal, the
engine ID automatically released and the gIides
smoothly and silently ON momentum. Because the
engine idIes when gliding, less gasoline Is used and
engine wear iS reduced. Another feature Is new
and quiet second gear which contributes to the
enjoyment of driving the car.
Greater Comfort and Beauty
In this new car the luxurious comfort and
proved safety, which are traditional with Lincoln
take on an even greater importance. The added
length of the new low chassis frame, which is
amply strong and rigid, with wider tread and
longer springs, minimizes body sway and holds the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04

OUT of IncoIn's established excellence comes
n new design of true modern significance suuG
new motor car which more fully provides the
satisfaction demanded by those who value fine
automobiles.
This Lincoln is more powerful more alert and
more silent than any Lincoln has ever been before.
It il smarter and more Beautiful. Il l. longer
lower In both chassis and roof nne more 1.-THE
In the distinguished sweep Of ies new contours.
The new Lincoln IL a newly designed car
throughout motor, chassis and body, adhering
strictly to the policy of wcI.baIanced excellence
which is the Lincoln tradition.
NesU POsUer and ALeFtneSs
Under its cleaning hood is a more powerful-a
more responsive engine than any that has ever
driven a Lincoln. The basic principle -V.type,
eight cylinders-remains unchanged. And the new
designing of important parts has resulted in a
remarkable gain In efficiency. The new engine
develops more than 40 horsepower. 1t is 1870
more powerful, with a marked gain in accelera-
ton under all driving conditions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04

C@A SUC@Uy - AASA SkCCWS VA sAO SA@AGAS@W@y 0AuA
around turns The braIing system, easy to operate,
effective and quiet, adds to the pleasure and
safety of driving.
The beautiful contours Of the new car have
been developed through LincoIn's command of the
foremost designing talent Of the country i. both
IN ls own organization and through its connections
With such custom cOachmaEers a Brunn. LeBaron,
Dietrich, wIllOughIy, JudEins, Locke and Derham.
This Lincoln b Aeetly and beautifully poised.
From bow to stern it flows smartly long and low
on it's new 145-inch wheeIbase. Every feature is
planned to add to the distinguished air of the car.
An Established Tradition
Back of the new Lincoln are the entire resources
of the Ford Motor Company and factow
famous throughout the world for precision crafts
manship. It is built to retain its unfaiTing excel
lence throughout all the years of its long life. Like
the LincOIns which have gone before, the new
Lincoln is an automobile to hold the loyalty Of
those who know it best Eas nearly perfect q
motor car as it is possible to produce"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-11-12
THIEVES ENTER STORE AT
LOCH LYNN SUNDAY NIGHT
Is Second Robbery Within Year
At Harvey and Ream Store

For the second. time within year
the general store of Harvey and Ream
at Loeb Lynn Heights, was broken
into last Sunday night and number
of articles stolen. No clue as to the
identity of the robbers has been dis
covered. Articles of similar nature
were stolen last May or June and en-
trance to the building was effected
in about the same way upon both &C.
casions.
The robbers removed a pane of
glass from a window in the rear of
the store and crawled through the OPP
ening thus made. The goods stolen
consisted of clothing and other mater
ials. 1t is thought that the stolen
goods were carried away in an auto
mobile, as there were traces of wheel
tracks near the window. The robbers
went into the cellar of the building
where they emptied potatoes from
burlap sacks and used the sacks for
collecting and carrying away the ar
ticles.
Although it is impossible to make a
complete check-up, the firm estimates
that their loss will be from $50 to
$100.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-11-12
TO COLLECT AND REPAIR
TOYS FOR CHRISTMAS AID
Scouts Will Gather Games and
Playthings for Needy Children

q AS the local scout troops share in
the Christmas distribution of good
cheer, the scouts have decided to re-
pair broken toys of the children of the
community and put them in shape for
December 25. Since the organization
of the countrywide relief committee,
the troop felt that the clothing and
food needs of the county's distress
would be we'll taken care of, and the
decision to make over the old toys
was made at the regular meeting of
the troop last Friday.
A collection of toys will be made on
Saturday, December 4, by the scouts,
George Hanst, scoutmaster, announc-
ed, and repairs will be made in time
to send out number of holiday box
es. All who have discarded games,
toys partly broken and rendered use
less, and old toys that no longer inter-
est their own children, are asked to
have them ready when the scouts call.
School children who want to assist
in this work may bring their toys to
either the Oakland Grammar or High
schools on Friday, December 3, where
they will be collected by the scouts
and taken to the city hall where re-
pairs will be made.
A number of the scouts assisted in
putting the future ice skating pond in
good shape last Saturday when they
got out with rakes and roller and
worked under the direction of Rev. D.
C. Trimble and Robert Stanton.
Laural Whipkey, Edward Paugh,
Joseph Rush, and John Morgan were
present with their membership cards
at the Friday meeting, e. Tomorrow's
meeting will consist of stunts by the
different patrols, games, and scram-
BILE.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-11-12
OVER 600 HAVE HAD CARS
INSPECTED SINCE OCT. Is
Save-a-Life Campaign Will Con-
tinue Until November 80

Since October Is when the "Save-
a-Life" campaign began in the State
of Maryland, more than 600 automo-
biles in Oakland and vicinity have
been inspected by the six authorized
stations, according to check-up late
Wednesday evening.
This is far less than the total num-
Der inspected in other years, but the
campaign does not end until Novem-
Der 80, and it is expected that all
automobiles will then have passed in
spection or be subject to arrest by
State patrolmen. A number of cars
not having stickers have already been
stopped by State officers and their
owners told to take them to one of
the inspection stations, it was stated.
The official stations around Oak
land are Atuo Electric Service, Ray
Teets, proprietor; Treacy's garage;
Sharps Motor company; E. S. Evans
garage; C. H. Browning's Filling
Station, and Kerins Brothers garage.
Of the number thus far inspected,
approximately IS or 80 percent are in
good condition. Many people know the
requirements of the inspection and
get their cars in good condition be-
fore bringing them in for official
examination, it was stated at one of
the stations.
The first of these campaigns was
conducted in October, 1927, and to-
tt of 1908 automobiles were in spec
ted in Oakland with SO percent o. K.
Last year the number in Oakland
and vicinity reached more than 1900.
Unsafe breaks and lights are the
main adjustments being made by the
inspection stations.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-11-12
EVANSVILLE is WINNER
IN COUNTY SOCCER RACE
Defeats Oakland 2 to 0 in 4th
Game To Decide VictOrs

Walter Younkin's field goal from
the 20-yard line in the last five min
utes of play, gave Grantsville High
School a 2 to 0 victory over Oakland
High School and the Garrett county
championship Monday afternoon in
the play-off for the title at Accident.
1t was the fourth game of the series
between the schools, Oakland having
won the first game, Grantsville the
second, while the third contest ended
in a scoreless tie after 70 minutes
of play on Friday.
Three hundred people saw Grants
vile win the championship and gain
the right to play the Allegany county
champions in the first of the inter-
county games in the State champion
ship tournament.
Oakland kept the ball in Grants
ville's territory throughout most of
the game but could not penetrate the
defense for a score. -
The Grantsville girls fieldball team
won the county fieldball championship
last Friday by defeating Oakland
High School in the third and deciding
game of the series by the score of
6 to 4.
Oakland teams had previously won
the championship of the southern di-
vision of the county by defeating their
Kitzmiller opponents. Grantsville, in
gaining the championship of the
northern division, defeated Accident
and Friendsville teams.
Grantsville will meet Bruce High
of Westernport, champions of Allie
gany county, at Cumberland, on Fri
day afternoon, at 200 o'clock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-11-12
tuberculosis Association to Hold
Annual Dinner

The annual meeting and dinner OF
the Maryland tuberculosis Associa~
ton will be held on Monday evening,
November sixteenth, at the Rennert
hotel in Baltimore according to an
announcement made by Mrs. c. Nil
ton Sincell, of Oakland, Seal Sale
chairman for Garrett county. Mrs.
Sincell stated that the principal
speaker will be Doctor Charles +.
Wilinsky, of Boston, Mass. Doctor
Wilinsky is Deputy Commissioner OF
Health, in charge of Child Hygiene
and Health Units of Boston.
1t is expected that many represent
tatives of the counties, including seab
sale chairmen, nurses, and health
officers will attend the annual dinner.
Reports of the years work will be-
read by William B. Matthews, Man.
aging Director of the Maryland Tu-
berculosis Association, Doctor Samuel
Wolman, President, and Henry F.
Baker, Treasurer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-11-12
Grantsville Druggist Has Leg
Broken in Accident

Bayard Keller, 43 years old, prom
inent resident of Grantsville, where
he is engaged in the pharmacy bust
ness, was injured Monday afternoon
at Accident when an automobile
struck the open door of his machine
and caught his leg between the door
and frame of the opening. His leg
was fractured just above his ankle.
He was taken to the Allegany hospi-
tai, Cumberland, where he is under
the care of DR.. w. A. Oracle.
Fred. Helbig. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. W. Helbig, of Oakland, was oper-
ating the machine which backed into
Mr.. Keller's car. Both Mr.. Keller and
young Helbig were attending the Soc
Ger game being played by the Grants
vile and Oakland High Schools. Mr..
Keller was entering his car at the
conclusion of the game when the ac-
cident occurred.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-11-12
AUXILIARY OF LEGION TO
SEEK LARGER MEMBERSHIP
Local Organization to Assist in
Drive From November A to %

All eligible women in the State of
Maryland are invited to become men,
bers of the American Legion AuXili-
airy during membership effort to be
conducted by the various units from
November 4 to %. The auxiliary
chapter at Oakland will assist in the
campaign for new members.
Arrangements for the effort are
being completed by Mrs. Harland
johnson, State membership chairman,
and a substantial increase is expect
ed TO result from the activity.
although the Auxiliary has grown
rapidly in recent years." Mrs. john
son stated, "many eligible women
still have not awaited themselves of
their membership privilege. The Aux
iliary is open to the mothers, wives,
sisters and daughters of American
Legion members and of men who were
killed in the war or who have died
since the end of the conflict. Women
who were regularly enlisted in the
army or navy during the war, such as
army nurses and navy 'yoemanettes' ,
are also eligible.
"The Auxiliary offers interesting
social contacts and activities, but pri-
marily it offers an opportunity to go
forward with the men of the Legion
in peacetime service to the country.
Greater need exists for unselfish pa
triotic service this year than at any
time since the war and every eligi-
BILE woman who holds America dear
should be in the Auxiliary doing her
part.
"The Auxiliary's activities have as
their aim promoting the program of
the American Legion. The increased
Importance of the Legion's work in
the affairs of the community, State
and nation, is evident to everyone.
Every member enrolled in the Aux
iliary adds strength to the Legion in
it's patriotic efforts to serve the coun-
try in peace as its members served in
war;" Mrs. johnson concluded.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-11-12
FAILINGER is BEING HELD
AS HIT AND RUN DRIVER
Alleged to Have Injured Edward
Beachy, So, Grantsville Farmer

Clyde Failinger of near State Line,
is being held under $1,000 bond for
his appearance on December Is, at a
hearing concerning Edward Beachy,
So year old farmer of near Grants
vile, who was struck by hit-and-run
motorist Saturday evening, October
"a, on the National Highway, few
miles west of Grantsville.
Failinger is charged with failing to
stop after a collision, failing to re-
port an accident within "a hours after
it's happening, and for reckless driv-
ing. Failinger denied the charges.
He was brought to, Oakland by Cor
poral Kreis, of the State police, who
Investigated the case, where bond
was furnished for his appearance
when Mr.. Beachy becomes able to
testify.
Mr.. Beachy has returned to his
home from Memorial hospital, Cum
berland, where his injuries were treat
ed. He received a fractured right
leg, a crushed ankle and severe cuts
and abrasions about his head, face
and body. Mr.. Beachy was walking
along the highway alone, returning to
his home from High Point Camp, at
the top of Negro Mountain, when he
was knocked down and painfully in
jured. Fred Dunn, a neighbor, found
him about 9 o'clock.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-11-12
Truck and Coupe Collide

Allen "Dick" Paugh, driving a
Dodge truck, loaded with coal, collid-
ed with the Ford coupe, driven by
Mrs. Joseph F. Fahey, public health
nurse, at the Darby corner, north
edge of town, about noon yesterday.
No one was injured, although the
left front wheel of the truck was bro
ken and the left wheel and fender of
the coupe mashed and bent. Both
front tires on the coupe were fiat.
DIR. George Clarke, health officer, was
in the car with Mrs. Fahey at the
time of the accident.
At a hearing before Justice w. A.
Gender Wednesday afternoon, Paugh
was directed to pay for the damage
done.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-11-12
Teacher Training School
Schedule Announced

The Standard Teacher Training
school schedule has been arranged as
follows: beginning in Grantsville on
Sunday evening, November Is, run
ming through the week and closing on
Friday evening, November 20; begin
ming at Kitzmiller Sunday evening,
November %, and continuing for a
week. Oakland and Friendsville
schools will be arranged later.
The dean and instructor for these
schools is to be Miss Lillian McCor-
mick, children's specialist of the
Observation-Disclosures Council of Re-
Egious Education of Baltimore, well
known to all Garrett county Sunday
school workers.