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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-02
GROWTH or BOY
TRAINING TO Be
DINNER SUBJECT
Progress to Be Reviewed
Tonight at English
Avenue Club.

t1afillment. of a mission of pro-
Vlolng supervised recreation for
children who otherwise might be
playing in the streets and learning
the rudiments of gangdom, will be
reviewed tonight at a dinner of the
BOYS Club Association Of Indian
apolis at the English Avenue Boys
Club English avenue and Laurel
street.
one striking example Of the sue
cess OF the association, is its han
ding OF boys on probation from
juvenile court.
I Iaking of these lads into mem
nership Of the club has so altered
ther lives that no boys club mem
per has been admitted to penal
institution. for more than a year.
Center of Delinquency
This is despite the fact that the
English Avenue Club was estab-
hShed after fiye-year survey had
shown that its location is in the
section Of the greatest number of
Juvenile delinquency cases in the
city.
There are 900 boys and 300 girls
In the membership of the English
Avenue Club. At the Lauter Boys
Club, West Market and Greeley
streets, also operated by the asso-
citation, there are 300 boys and ITS
girls.
Most children at these two clubs
are children of the unemployed.
Many unemployed fathers are max
ing use, free of charge, of the
showers and recreational facilities
at the clubs.
225 at Camp
Last summer, 225 children at
tended the free summer camp of
the Boys Club.
The Mothers Club of the sssocia-
ton gave many baskets of groceries
to the neddy last winter.
The Boys Club Association start
cd in 1892 over a livery stable on
Market street between Pennsylvania
and Meridian streets. Bootblacks
and newsboys of the nineties were
sheltered there.
Still in the nineties, Mrs. Marga-
ret Snow, Indianapolis woman,
decided a building at Madison ave-
nue. and South Meridian street to
the club It was called the Butler
Boys Club, as a memorial to a
brother of Mrs. Snow. This build
ing was destroyed by fire in 1922.
In 1926, the English Avenue Boys"
Club was opened.
Established in 1913
The Lauter Boys Club was estab-
lshed in 1918. made possible
through Miss Sarah Lauter and
Miss Eldena Lauter as a memorial
to their father, Herman Lauter.
Will Wertz, superintendent Of the
boys club is a former club member,
as are numerous other prominent
men of the city. Wertz was star
athlete at Manual Training high
school. from which he was gradu-
ated in 1921.
After studies at Ohio State uni
versity and Columbia university, he
was named boys club superintend-
ent in 1923 and has held that post
since.
The Kiwams Club has aided
greatly in the work of the associa-
ton which is a member agency OF
the Community Fund.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-02

only way they can maintain eff
cheney and at the same time effect
the saving asked by Mr.. Hoover.
In an emergency it would be pos
sible to recruit crews for the idle
warships and rapidly restore the
navy to approximately its present
strength.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-02
Philadelphia Port Shows Gain

BIZ United Press
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 2.-While
other north Atlantic ports suffered
declines in shipping in 1880, as COM
pared with 1929, Philadelphia in
creased its water commerce by more
than 10000 tons.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-02
POLICE BATTLE
10000 IN RIOT
Wild Scotland Mob Wrecks
Stores: Scores Hurt.

By United Press
GLASGOW. Scotland, Oct. q
Glasgow officials and police took
precautions against further serious
rioting resumed early today after a
night Of terror in which 10000 I'M
employed fought with police. broke
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-02

After sixty years of unselfish
service to women in st. Lazare
prison for women in Paris, JUS
tine Julie Latenligne (above), who
is 70 and known as Sister Leo
hide, has been made an officer in
the French Legion of Honor.
She has not left the prison yard
since she entered the service at
the time of the troubles of the
Commune. Mata Hari, famous
spy who was executed, was one of
her charges.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-02
ART LECTURE ARRANGED
Well Known Painter to Address
State Teachers Session.

Modern Art Education will be
the subject of an address of an
address by A. c.. Pelikan, director
of art in Milwaukee public schools,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1931-10-02

AS director of the Milwaukee Art
Institute, he recently was awarded
the 1881 Milwaukee Journal Pur-
chase prize. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-27

the force from the once CT the com.
missioner of motor vehicles
An investigation of the incident has
been ordered by Gov. Albert C. Richie
end the men will ask for q hearing be-
fore the State employment commits
sorer
Those denoted include Corpl. C. 3.
krimm. who has been In command Of
the Laurel substat.on for several
months. Corpl. Krimm Is reduced to
grade OF of1icer and transferred 10
Ran6allstown.
Pstro.man c. w. Cubbase, who has
been on duty for more than q year at
Hyattsville, was ordered to assume COM
mand at substation A, at Laurel.
Others denoted were: First Serrt. r.
A. Atkinson, to grade of oficer. as
signed to Waldorf; Sergt. r. A. Rassa.
to grade of officer. assigned to Laurel:
Sergt. @. p. Gearhart, to grade of ON
Ger. assigned to Pittsville: Sergt. M. z,
KATE to grade OF off1cer, assigned TO
Laurel, and off1cer. first class, T. L.
klapproth. TO grade of officer
Cthe" promotions announced were
Sergt. j. j. Cassidy. to acting frs,
sergeant, in command of substation =
a. Ccnowingo: Officer d. r. Peterson, tc
assume command of suhStation @. at
Randallstown; Offlcer M. D. Brubaker.
to assume command of substation Z at
Salisbury: Corpl. C. r. Blizzard to as
sumo command of subStation C. at
Cumberland. and Oficer Louis Bloom
tn assume command Of substation 3 at
Frederick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-27
BOY KILLS FATHER
Who KICKS Wife
Youth, ID, Says His Mothers
Life in Danger-He Es-
capes Arrest.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

HARRISONBURG, Va. April 27.-A
14-year-old East Rockingham boy last
night killed his father in defense of his
mother, who, he said. had been kicked
about on the floor and her hair torn
out
The youth, Randolph Shif1lett, has not
been arrested, Commemorative Attor-
ney D. Wampler Earman agreeing to
leave him in the custody of his mother
until the next Circuit Court grand jury
meets.
Randolph told the officers he shot
his father, George E. Shifflett, So, with
a 12-gauge shotgun when the latter
threatened to kill his mother, Mrs. Lucy
Shiff1ett, 81, after tearing hair from
her head and kicking her about on the
floor of the home. Randolph said he
knew that his father carried a pistol.
The weapon was found on the body by
Sheriff Charles r. Fawley.
Shifflett worked for years as stone
mason on the Norfolk \, Western Rail-
way. He has accumulated quite an
estate for an East Rockingham farmer,
valued at between $4,000 and $4,000.
He owns s-~<ral farms. He built his
home, an attractive stone structure, five
years ago. One of his sons is DIR. Lee
William of Kansas City. Another son,
Ralph S., lives in Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-27
CLARENDON SAFE
RAID DISCOVERED
Hammer and Chisel Used to Open
Strong Box of Public
Service Company.
By a stan Correspondent. Of Tn. star.

By q STAFF CORRESPONDENT Of The star
CLARENDON, Va, April 27.-A
small safe In the ONCE of J. o. Burks,
local manager for the Virginia Public
Service Co, was forced open by thieves
during this week and q considerable
amount of money, insurance policies
and other articles taken The safe was
located in an ONCE on the second floor
Of the Spaulding Building.
Ofhcials of the public service concern
were engaged today in checking the
amount of the loss which constituted
all funds taken in by the local once
between the closing Of the banks at
noon and the closing Of the office at
$50 O'Clock Saturday. Included in the
loot was a check for 500 that was
given by the Washington Star to Cor
don L. Walker. Oratorical Contest win
ner.
Arlington County police who are in
vestigating the case say that the ROB-
kery was evidently committed by anna
tsurs, since the method Of entry into
the safe with chisei and hammer was
extremely crude. The robbery was not
discovered until 1880 o'clock this morn
ing.
The Washington police department
has sent fingerprint expert to the
scene in an effort to assist in tracing
the burglars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-27
MARYLAND NAMES
ORATOR THURSDAY
Four Counties Will Compete
in Contest to Be Held
at Bethesda School.

Last elimination event in the Mary
land district Of the National Oratorical
Contest will be held Thursday evening
at 8 O'Clock in the auditorium of the
Bethesda-Chev Chase high school,
Bethesda, Md, according to an an
nouncement made today at local con-
test headquarters.
County champions from four Mary
land units in The Evening Star area of
the contest will compete for the 500
cash prize to be awarded the winner.
Reports from the various counties in
dicate that great interest is being mani
tested in the competition which will
determine who is to be the Maryland
contestant in The Star finals in WASH
ngton, May 8.
The four counties and their contest
ants in the Thursday meet are: Prince
Georges, William Radcliffe of Upper
Marlboro High School; Montgomery
County, Lucy Franks of Bethesda Chevy
Chase High School: ST. Marys County.
Harriet Adams Mccall Of st. Mary's
Seminary, and Charles County, Lewis
Mitchell of La Plata High School.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-27
ARLINGTON URGES
VOTERS PAY TAXES
DeadIine Near as Office
Seekers Spur Action
by DeIinquents.
BY a star Correspondent of The Star.

BY q Staff Correspondent Of The Star.
ARLINGTON COUNTY COURT
HOUSE, Va, April 27.-various as
pirants for public offices and numerous
organizations throughout the county
are turning their attention this week
toward the payment Of poll taxes by
all eligible voters in the county. These
taxes must be paid by next Saturday
in order to take part in the county
elections next November.
Three organizations, the Organized
Women Voters, Better Government
League and Livingstone Heights CIVIC
League, have been carrying on an active
campaign for the past several weeks to
have all poll taxes paid. the two latter
groups having distributed many circu-
lars throughout the entire county for
this purpose.
Office Seekers Alert.
Political aspirants themselves Rave
been keeping rather careful check
upon the standing of their supporters
in this respect, and because of the large
number of candidates for various offices
it is expected that they will play a
large part in persuading prospective
voters to pay these taxes.
While there are four candidates al
ready in the field for the office Of
commemorative attorney, three for
county judge and several for the of1ce
Of county commissioner, there has been
a noticeable hull in announcements since
the presentation to President Hoover of
a petition asking that Federal employees
living in the county be given the right
to hold Office and take an active part
IN local politics.
Uncertainty Results.
Favorable action on this petition
would result, 1t Is believed in a food
Of announcements for the i've positions
on the new county commission, and
Federal employees must necessarily
await presidential proclamation before
making their intentions public. This
same uncertainty Is also believed to be
responsible for the inactivity Of a num-
Der Of tentative candidates in other
walks of life, since the entire face of
the political situation would necessarily
be changed If the Federal employees are
given the right Of active participation.
That the activity of the latter would
be manifest in more ways than enc Is
indicated from accomplishments of the
many civic associations in the county,
the memberships of which are made UP
in a large part of Government en-
p,oyes. These bodies have made their
strength felt upon a number Of oc-
Ca-ions when local and county wide i'm
provements were contemplated, being
especially active in the campaigns which
resulted in the adoption of a water
system and in a change in the form Of
county government, which change
created the Offices that are now being
sought.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-27
POLLARD INSISTS
BRIDGES ARE SAFE
Heavy Vehicles, However,
Must Stay off Weak Spans
in Virginia.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The star.
RICHMOND, Va, April 27-Follow-
ing a conference with ComWissioner
Sherley OF the state Highway Deccr IT
ment and Commissioners Frazier of the
State Motor Vehicle Department in re-
gard to the danger Of older bridges
along the highway system Of Virginia
collapsing under the weight Of heavily
loaded buses and trucks passing over
them, Gov. Pollard has issued a state
ment in which he said that his study
of the subject led him to the conclusion
that the bridges on the highways are
thoroughly safe for at least SO per cent
Of the traffic.
The danger arises alone from the
remaining per cent, consisting OF
heavy trucks and buses, which have
come into use since the older bridges
were erected.
Traffic. he said, must be confined to
lighter vehicles and lighter loads until
the State can complete its system OF
modern bridges.
He called attention to the fact that
the capacity of each bridge is posted at
each of the entrances and that the pro-
visions of the law have been given wide
publicity.
Violators have been warned and there
is no longer any excuse for disregard
of the regulations.
Public safety must be the first con-
sideration," said the Governor. and
the recent collapse of some Of cur older
bridges under heavy truck loads and
the consequent loss of life and interior
ence with traffic warns us Of the ne
cessity of more vigilant enforcement OF
all safety regulations"
Operators Of trucks and buses were
urged to so adjust their businesses as
to use lighter vehicles, carrying lighter
loads, and an appeal was made to all
citizens to aid the Motor Vehicle De-
partment in correcting dangerous con-
ditions which may come to their atten-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-27
3 VIRGINIA YOUTHS
HURT IN CAR CRASH
Two From Falmouth Reported Sc.
riously Injured in Bethesda
Accident.
By a STAFF Correspondent of The Star.

BY Stan Correspondent OF The star.
BETHESDA, Md, April 27.-Three
youths we're injured, two seriously, yes
to-day when their automobile over
turned on the Rockville Pike near the
entrance to the Woodmont Country
Club.
Those hurt were Austin Smelling, 10
years old, of Falmouth, Va, possible
fracture of the skull; Harold Callahan
II years old. also of Falmouth, several
fractured ribs and broken left leg,
and Ray Davenport, II years old, Of
Fredericksburg, Va, decorations to his
head.
They were taken to Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital by members of the
Bethesda Volunteer Fire Department in
an ambulance.
According to police the accident &C.
CURED AS the machine preceding the
car in which the boys were riding made
a right turn into Jones Bridge road.
Callahan, who was driving, Is thought
to have lost control of his car when
he applied the brakes. The other ma
chine was driven by John c. Robertson
of Bethesda. Police said Mr.. Robertson
was in no way to blame.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-27
THIEF GETS POULTRY
Commission Merchant Reports

Commission Merchant Reports
$3.50 Loss From Store.
were stolen early yesterday from the
store of Joseph Witt, commission mer-
chant at 213 Tenth street, Witt told
police. About 300 dozen eggs, 40 hens
and 40 Spring broilers were included in
the loot.
Witt said his store was entered
through an open window from an un-
occupied adjoining structure. He is
the only store in the block. the other
buildings having been RACED by the Gov
eminent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-27
MARYLAND POLICE
OFFICERS REDUCED
Personnel Shifts Also Order
ed Following Alleged Lobby
ing for Legislation.
Special Dispatch to The Star.


BALTIMORE. Md. April 27.-Fol-
lowing quickly upon the suspension of
Lieut.. r. E.. Raleigh, acting head of the
State police force, Commissioner of
Motor Vehicles E. Austin Bcughman
today announced a sweeping shake-up
of the force, six of the non-comnis-
stoned officers being denoted and six
others advanced to take their places.
The newest upheaval in the force is
said to be caused by a delegation of
the policemen calling at the State
House during the recent Legislature, al
legedly during time when they should
have been on duty. to urge support of
measure which would have divorced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-27
PUBLIC WORK CONTRACTS
TOTAL NOW OVER BILLION
In Last Week Awards Are Report
ed for Highway Construction
in 35 States.

BY the Associated Press.
Chairman Woods Of the Presidents
Emergency Employment Committee an
nounced today that contracts for public
work reported TO the committee since
last December now total 81 ,2S4, 346,0 OBS.
During the last week, Woods said.
awards of contracts reported totaled
S132, 07o,1S3, of which SSS. PSI ,434 was
for highway work IN IS States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-27
Wife Late, Spouse
Burns Her Clothes
And Cuts Off Hair
Special Dispatch to The Star.

WINCHESTER, Va, April a.
When Ellis Shiffiett went home Sat-
urday night his wife was not there,
so, according to the police. he gath
cred up her clothing. threw 1t into
the street, and set 1t afire.
She came alcng just in time to see
some of her evening dresses and
lingerie being devoured by the flames.
After they went into the house,
police said, Shifflett seized a butcher
knife and started to cut off his wife's
hair. He had partly succeeded when
she broke away from him, her hand
being severely cut.
Shiffiett was taken to police head
quarters. The wife told officers she
would not appear against him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-27
Child Born After
Mother Sacrifices
Blood to Another
By the Associated Press.

BF ITIN fAboVNIuNNN Z ENoof
CHICAGO, April 27.--Mrs. Mary
Mellas, a native of Sparta. yes
terday became the mother of a
daughter a few hours after she
had undergone a blood transfu-
sion operation to save the life Of
another daughter, Florence.
Florence, who is years old,
was suffering from septic throat
due to an attack of scarlet fever.
The condition of all three pa
tients was described as good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-27
PATENT RETRIAL DENIED

PHILADELPHIA, April 81 (P1.-The
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
has refused a rehearing to the General
Taking Pictures Corporation and De
Forest Phonof1lms, Inc, in their suit
against the Western Electric Co. and
subsidiary for alleged Infringement of
patents.
The patents have to do with ap-
paratus for the production Of sound in
melton pictures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-27

The tractor plant at Cork Is the
largest single manufacturing concern
in the Irish Free State.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-27

W. Vac,,,,,n-Cle.,n
Away the Dust and
Keep the Natural
Moisture M!
THAT'S WHY THE GREAT COUNTRYWIDE
SWITCH TO CANfELs
introduction of Cames the Humidor Pack
taxed tremendous production supply the great
demand that literally everybody switching Cames
cigarette better than
fore We have always used the choicest Turkish and Domestic
tobacco money and long experience could buy.
The real reason while have soaring to new
high peaks, is that
nOsU for the first time, millions are learn.
ing a joy a fine cigarette in prime. fresh
condition can be.
Loss of moisture due scorching evaporation from old
style packages leaves cigarettes harsh and dry.
Dryness peppery things plague smokers
throat.
wevacuunclean the dust perfectly conditioned
Camels in special airsealed moiureproo Ceophane
keep the natural freshness in and keep the germs
So now, where you buy Camel, you get them in
actoryesh, mild condition. The exclusive wrapper
a tiny humidor.
Hyou haven't tried Cames this Humidor Pack
for just day. Then leave them tomorrow if you
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-27
ROBBERS CARRY SAFE AWAY.
Oil Company once at Hagerstown
Broken Into Today.

EreclaI Dlspatc1 70 7 ne btar.
HAGERSTOWN. Md, April 27.-The
American Oil Co. office here was rob-
bed today. burglars hauling the 500
pound safe away in truck. The safe
contained SITS in cash and about $4,000
In checks. The police have no clues.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

Rosalie Greene, NEG dramatic actrsss, is spending most of her sparo time these summer days with her family out on Long Island. She io developing . flower garden.
 Jolly Bill eteinke, one of the heaviest of the heavyweight broad casters around NEG studios, always was overweight. During his child hood days on farm near Allen- town, Pa, Bill usually was carried along on the hay wagon. He tramped down the hay while the others piled 1t into the wagon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

\ About the most ancient and dila- pidated musical instrument to be foud aroud NEG is owed by Guy Donham, one of the three Tasty east testers. It is trumpet that is held together by bits of wire. string ad other foreign ties. The instrument won't play unless first warmed by . bath in steaming hot water and 1t often grows cold dur ing the middle of a selection. Then 1t becomes useless.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

Despite the fact that most of their waking hours are taken up with preparing their scripts for tho nights broadcast, Clara, Lu n Elm mage to sadwich in a few hours that they can call their own. Clara. whom you know by this time. Is Louise Starkey, has suddenly be- come imbued with the exercise riding, swimming, etc, enter into her daily routine, Lu, (Isobel Carothers) lfuds that driving about the boule- rard system of Chicago in a new gar is pretty good sport. while Elm (Exelen King) is finding time in her busy fife to teach course in -tRhythms' at her alma mater, Northwestern University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

Sarah Henderson Hay. one of the youngest American poetesses, whose verse has apepared frequently in magazines and ewspaper colums, will both discuss poetry d read over an NBc-wJz network. Tues. day, May 26, at 4;4s D. m.. EDIT.
 Miss Hay was first encouraged to publish her poems by Joseph Aus lander. the American poet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

! Charles Milton Newcomb. noted
 aid-western philosopher and hum orist, will be heard by an NEG WEAF audience Friday. May 22. when he addresses the Advetising club luncheon on the subject. Thinking Your Way Out" Charles D. Murphy. president of the club. will introduce Newcomb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23

Miss Patty Field. former member
 of the United States Diplomatic Corps who deserted that govern-
 ment service to join the NEG sales
 promotion force. vacationing in Europe.
 Radio hasn't always followed the we'll ordered routine prevailing in
 the studios today. Raymond Guy, NEG engineer recalls the early days at WIZ, in Newark, the first metro politan broadcasting station. The
 studio occupied part of the ladies dressing room on the ground floor
 read of the Westinghouse factory. One evening during program a cat jumped through the window. Someone struck at the surprised feline which immediately ran into the center of the room. Engineers. artists and others abandoned broad casting and joined the chase which ended several minutes later when c much harassed cat escaped through the window, leaving be- hind a sadly wrecked broadcasting studio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-23
On tle Air Today
WTIC ~".:::'.. .:::
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Time signals. l:oo-D Dedication of Cornell Uni
 versity War Memorial. 2:oo--Army Air Corps Maneuvers
 over New York city. f:7E-1:OO WTIC synchronixed
 with WEAF on 66O k.c. (See
 WEAF for program).