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The Washington times., 1932-05-11
WORK PILES Up
IN SENATE

A fair proportion of House
members hope there will be no
adjournment of Congress in June;
that Congress will recess over the
conventions and resume in July.
The House can wind up its af-
fairs before June 10, the tenta-
tive adjournment date, but. in
the Senate. legislation is piled to
such a height that disposing of
it by early June appears highly
improbable. There is strong dis
position in some quarters Of the
Senate to have Congress in SeS-
sion when the question of the
extension of the foreign debt
moratorium occurs.
With a recess, hackers of the
Patman veterans bonus bill can
force a vote soon after Congress
reconvenes after the political con-
VentionS.
The Washington times., 1932-05-11
old FEUD CITED
IN Staying
ON BOAT
Fight on Ark Moored Beside
Barge Walk, Alexandria,
! Ends in PoSS Death

I Bruce Lyons, "a, today was
held for the grand jury
under $500 bond for the
fatal shooting Of Charles
Poss, 26, yesterday afternoon
when Poss and his two
brothers, Albert and Henry,
engaged in free-for-all fight
in an ark on the Barge Walk,
Alexandria.
Edward Dean, Leonard Belts,
and Lyons were severely beaten
in the fight. An old feud is
blamed.
Albert and Henry PosS were
held under $4,000 bond for the
grand jury on charges Of felon1-
Gus assault and breaking and en-
tering the ark. They waived pre-
liminary hearing.
Arraigned At Alexandria
Lyons and the PoSS brothers
were arraigned today before Judge
William F.. Snow in Alexandria
police court.
Charles Poss and his brothers
are alleged to have broken
into the ark while Edward Dean,
its owner; Lyons and Leonard
Belts, fishing partners, were
eating their supper. A fight
followed.
Dean and Belts we're knocked
down and Lyons took refuge in
q back room.
Shotgun Fired
When pursued, Lyons seized a
shotgun and fired, both barrels
striking Charles Poss in the
throat. Henry and Albert Poss
then ran.
Police arrested Albert PoSS on
the wharf trying to start his
automobile. Henry Poss was ar
rested later when he returned to
the wharf.
The Washington times., 1932-05-11
BLADENS SBURG
COURT FIGHT
LOOMS
Old Commissioners Refuse
to Step Out, Charging
Irregularities

A court contest for control
Of Bladensburg seemed in
evitable today following the
refusal of last years town
commissioners to turn over
the town books to newly
elected members of the board.
Charging irregularities in the
election on May 2, the old board,
headed by Frank Mace, issued a
statement that they would con-
tinue to serve.
The trio chosen by the voters
last week, Elroy Gasch, w. r.
Beattie and Ellsworth Poole, went
to Upper Marlboro today to seek
legal advice as to what steps they
should take to have their election
confirmed. They said they had
not decided whether they would
take their oaths of office and
attempt to organize the town gov
ernment tonight, as scheduled.
Three charges are made by
last years commissioners as the
grounds for their stand. They
maintain that two of the election
officials were not voters and
under the town law not qualified
to serve. The ballots. they say,
were headed commissioners Of
the town of Bladensburg" when
they should have been headed
commissioners of the village Of
Bladensburg." They further al
lege that Elroy GaSch does not
have 5000 worth of property listed
on the town books and is dis
qualified from holding office.
The Washington times., 1932-05-11

AMY JOHNSON
TWO OF THE best-known
fliers in British aviation, j. A.
Mollison and Amy johnson,
will marry soon. They are
planning an ocean flight to-
gether. Photo by International
News Photographic Service.
The Washington times., 1932-05-11

PEYTON MRS PATRICK EDWARD
THE GRANDPARENTS of Peyton R. Anness, jr, and
his brother Edward have received letters threatening
kidnapping unless 100000 is paid The children
shown with their mother Mrs. Helen Patrick who
was denied their custody by court order six months
ago.
The Washington times., 1932-05-11
Frat Admits Son
Of County Educator

Nicholas Orem, jr., son of the
superintendent Of Prince Georges
county public schools, has been
1nducted into Omicron Delta
Kappa, national leadership fra.
ternity at Duke University.
Young Orem, who graduates
from the North Carolina school in
June. is also a Phi Beta Kappa
member and is president of the
schools chapter of Delta Tau
Delta.
The Washington times., 1932-05-11
ROCKVILLE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued
at Rockville to John L. Sandt,
81, and Virginia M. Strunk, 1S,
both of Mt. Bethel, Pa; George
H. Rea, 40, of Philadelphia, and
Martha Murphy, 54, of Etchison,
Md, and William H. Macdonald,
81, and Aurelia Bessie Sacrey, 18,
both of Washington.
The Washington times., 1932-05-11
Arlington Schools
To Observe M1Y DGy

May Day will be observed in all
Arlington county schools this
month with appropriate exercises
John Marshal School, Livingstone
Heights, will hold a program May
18, according to Miss Mary Bar
bour, principal.
Observance consists of May pole
dancing, singing, health plays and
physical education drills in which
all the pupils participate.
The Washington times., 1932-05-11

ITow WOULD you like to be in this picture?
Driving an expensive.looking car like this9
What's that? You're afraid you can't afford sucha
smart-looking automobile? You're wrong.
This is 1892. Times have changed since you
bought your last Car. Smartness used to be rich
mans privilege. DeSoto changed all that!
Smartness isn't question of price any more.
Today it's question of taste. Yes, Sir .yo" can
drive the fnest-looking car on the road.
A modest profit per car -. but sell lot of
them. That's DeSoto's policy That's why you
can get such features as Floating Power, Free
Wheeling and Hydraulic Brakes without
paying premium.
Figure it out. Your old car and few dollars
week that's all it costs. Of course you can
afford it. The question is, can you afford not to?
Don't keep throwing money away on expensive
repair bills. Come in and let's talk things over.
Well make you proposition you can't beat.
The Washington times., 1932-05-11
MRS. sIPPLE TO TALK

Mrs. John E. Sipple will be the
principal speaker at the next
meeting of the art department of
the Takoma Park Club, tomorrow
afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Arthur Gordon.
The Washington times., 1932-05-11
DOG A. W. 0. l. AGAIN

Mocos, a brindle bulldog, the
pet of John Marshall Newton, 12-
year-old son of Walter Newton,
secretary to President Hoover,
is missing again. He is wearing
tag No, II,
The Washington times., 1932-05-11
Times Staff Photo

Whatever your wants may be there
is always possibility that they
can be satisfied through the many
fled Section.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04
NEW AIR KING DESCRIBES TRIP

St Louis (UP)-Three things are necessary in breaking transcon- tinental speed records, according to James G. Haizlip, St Louis. holder of the present record of 10 hours and 19 minutes.
 The three, Haizlip said, are a good plane, skill and cooperation of we'll trained ground crews. Haizlip set the record Aug. 20 in flight from Los. Angeles to New York.
 Haizlip's speed on the trip aver aged nearly four miles minute and at times reached nearly i've miles a minute, he said. Tt takes a good ship to stand that speed and Q skillful pilot to handle it."
 T left Los Angeles at daybreak and immediately climbed to 1000 feet to clear tho first mountains" Haixlip said in describing his flight. "The first landmark res cognized was the Colorado river.
 "The sun came up just in time to light the valley of the Grand Canyon. It gave me one of the biggest thrills of the trip. The Continental Divide was crossed at an altitude of ie,000 feet.
 "Ths first refueling stop was at 0oodiand, Kans. Then 1 headed for Lansing, Mich, making an average speed Of four and h maif miles an hour on that lap. The second stop was at Lansing, Mich, and tho third at Floyd Bennett fieId, New York"
 Alter crossing the finish lIns of tho Los AnRaiek.f Cleveland aif race iiaisllp said no looked at his fuel,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04
Proposals For State Road
 Work

Plans and proposal forms are now available for the following projects. Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the State Highway Commissioner, Room 516, State Office Building. Hartford, Con- necticut until 200 P. M., Monday, October 10, 1892.
 Towns of Middlebury and Wood- About s,060 feet of reinforced concrete pavement on Route IA,
 Federal Aid Project B ,31 D. State will furnish cement and reinforced
 concrete pipe.
 Attention of contractors bidding on the above Federal Aid Projects is directed to the special provisions required by the U. s. Government copies of which are attached to the proposals and will be included in the contracts. On these projects skilled and unskilled laborers shall not be permitted to work more than thirty (30) hours in one week and the minimum wage paid to all unskilled labor employed shall be thirty-five (35c) cents per hour and to all skilled labor employed shall be fifty (50c) cents per hour. Town of Norfolk:
 About 19,172 feet of loose gravel surface on the Winchester and Granville Roads. State will fur nish reinforced concrete and
 bituminous coated corrugated
 metal pipe.
 Town of Winchester:
 About 20,541 feet of rolled bank
 run gravel on the Granville and Smith Hill Roads. State will fur- nish reinforced concrete pipe and
 will furnish and apply bituminous
 material.
 Town of Naugatuck: About 10,09S feet of bituminous trap rock macadam on Route 8S, the Prospect Road. State will fur- nish cement, bituminous material and reinforced concrete pipe.
 Town of Oxford: About i6,29O feet Of rolled bank
 run gravel on the Riggs, Hawley and Park Roads. State will furn- ish reinforced concrete pipe and will furnish and apply bituminous
 NOTE; A certified check or surety company bond, on form fur- nished by the Highway commis. sioner, for one.third Of inc amount Of the bid must accompany egnh proposal unless the contractor shall
 have filed with this office an annual
 proposal bond, Tho state HlRhway Com missioDeP reserves the right te
 rejset any and hil bids,
 JOHN A, MACDONALD,
 state Hiabway commissionef,
 Rlata 0lll0o linlldinR, Hartford, Connecticut, iossssi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04

served. Blue and yellow are the fayorite colors. Corsages aren't as elaborate as they used to be-. But platinum wedding rings, es- pecially those set with tiny dia- monds, are as popular as ever.
 Ut isn't true that women don't want homes," she hastens to cham pion the marrying generation. ''They do. The girls tell me how they have been shopping and hunt ing for bergains, and the type of apartments they have found. They mention the difficulties in the way of marriage. They have talked them over and decided to marry anyway"
 The wedding procession may have fewer people in it to-day, the Little Church has discovered. But 1t is willing to wager that most of them will continue to keep step to Lohrengrin long after the organ stops playing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04
SCENE PICTURES RUIN AND
 DECAY-EERIE SETTING IN -SMILIN' THROUGH" SHOWS

-SM1LlN' THROUGH' SHOWS
 RAVAGES OF TIME.
 What is believed to be one of the most unusual settings ever de- signed for the screen was con- structed at the Metro-G Goldwyn- Mayer studios for an important se- quence of "Smilin' Through" in which Norma Shearer, Fredric March and Leslie Howard are fea- tured at the Poli Palace theater.
 The scene is that of a feudal chamber in a castle which for fifty years has not known the tread of human feet. Everywhere is ruin, dust, decay and mildew. Spiders have woven their entanglements over every object. Paintings, statuary, massive carved furniture carry thick webbing above their coating of dust. Upholstery is faded and mildewed with the rav- ages of time.
 Masterpiece of Detail ..
 Here lies set of dominoes just as they were when the game was suddenly terminated in night half a century before. On an- other table lies book, it's beauti- fully fooled leather binding gnaw- ed by rats. Nearby is a silver dish bearing fruits and nuts which have shrivelled. Miss Shearer touches a heavily embroidered curtain r rubs her finger against 8 faded tapestry. It falls to pieces at her touch like a withered leaf.
 Through the broken shutters of the great easement windows ivy from the wall outside has crept
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04
Movies Playing
 To-day

"THosE WE LOVE. AND 'sTHE
 BIRD OF PARADISE" ON BILL
 AT STRAND TO-DAY, WED,
 THURS.
 "Those We Love-" being shown for the first time in Waterbury, heads another of the Strands de- lightful double feature programs which continues to-day, to-morrow and Thursday.
 Tn the extremely capable hands of Mary Astor, Liiyan Tashman, Kenneth MacKenna and tbc others, Those We Love" shapes up as a domestic drama with vital theme played with genuine sincerity and directed with con- siderable skill. It provides movie fare that certainly should not be
 George Abbott and s. K. Lauren, authors of the original work, point. ed out the near-tragedy that could result from an unnecessary lie. A brilliant author, pursued by gla- morous neighbor, is unknowingiy caught by his wife in circum- stances that point to unfaithful- ness. Although he is completely in- nocent he chooses to lie rather than offer an explanation, His wife, forming her own conclusions, leaves him and breaks up the tranquility of their home. Only the wisdom of their fourteen year old son, who asserts that "nobody's s perfect" saves the situation |. even though the wife's suspicion of her husbands unfaithfulness has since become an actuality. The ntessity of keeping a family intact is more important, in the long run, than husbands tenn porary lapse from his marital VOWS.
 Mary Astor returns to the screen in a portrait that easily surpasses anything she has hitherto revealed. Her emotional scenes are expertly handled, and at all times she fits into the characterization of the , loving wife and mother with con siderable ease, reading her lines with sincerity and ability. Kenneth MacKenna's stage training enables him to suffuse the part of the nov. elist with 8 glow of reality, and Lilyan Tashman as the seductive neighbor. ,,
 Love making as a high art is being taught Strand audiences in '.Bird of Paradise" companion feature on this program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04

"The age rating for brides and bridegrooms has gone up two or three years," she says. "There arc very few young couples. around IS and 19.
 Ut seems to me that the cou- ples who are marrying now .resem- ble their pioneering grandparents They are entering marriage with all sorts of obstacles to combat. They realize this and are eager to face them.
 "A few years ago there was a ight-heartedness about marriage. Not now, though. It's a serious business. Young people are going to make more lasting marriages than their older brothers and sis- ters who belonged to more care- less day, l believe"
 Brides now choose .frocks that will be useful as afternoon or street dresses, Miss Hanlon has ob-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Oct 4-(UP)-Fore- cast for tonight and Wednesday:
 Maine: Cloudy. possibly occasional light rain tonight and Wednesday; not much change in temperature.
 New Hampshire: Cloudy tonight and Wednesday, possibly occasional rain, slightly colder in north por- tion tonight.
 Vermont: Cloudy tonight and Wednesday, possibly occasional rain; slightly cooler in north portion to- night.
 Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connections: Partly cloudy to might {; Wednesday increasing cloudiness followed by rain; not much change in temperature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04
JACKIE COOPER AND ESTELLE
 TAYLOR AT NEW GARDEN

Problems of divorce sound ra- ther sophisticated for Jackie Coop CT, but he makes for them one of the most poignant, gripping roles in his brief but meteoric career, in Divorce in the Family" Metro Goldwyn- Mayors vivid new talkie playing the New Garden to-day and tomorrow. Any who want to see the aspects of divorce from the viewpoint of a child affected by 1t will find Jackie's new vehicle re- velation. Aside from that, with its comedy, it's thrills, its drama and it's heart interest, it is one of the most delectable entertainments in many a moon. Conrad Nagel, Lewis Stone, Lois Wilson, Jean Parker, Lawrence Grant and Richard Wal lace have important supporting roles.
 "The Western Limited", Mono- gram mystery melodrama is the companion feature and is one film that contains all the essential in- gredients of real family entertain ment. Leading out Ath an entire ly original plot, the picture is jam med with comedy, action, thrills, chills, romance and production val uCSs l IC Coot telle Taylor, Gertrude Astor, Ed mund Burns, Lucian Proval, Eddie Kane, John Vosburgh, Mahlon Hamilton, Crauford Kent and Da- vid Sharpe. Christy Cabanne direct ed.
 The comedy featurette is Mo- dels and Wifes and other interest ing short pictures. Ladies attending can secure Pyroloid dresser ware.
 Coming Thursday and Friday is "The Night Mayor" 8 snappy, breezy, comedy drama about the chief. executive of a large city, who discovered that his heart as well as his head belonged to the public.
 Lee Tracy, genial player, is cast as the playboy Mayor. Evayln Knapp, Eugene Palette, Barbara Weeks, Warren Hymer and Donald Dillaway play featured roles. It is a Columbia picture. directed by Ben Stoloff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04

Sfill the procession of earnest bri des and grOoms passes through tn c Little Church Around the Cor ner," hard times or no hard times.
 Nestling quietly in its garden in he midst of the bustling city, the Little Church notes increasing serf
 BY HELEN WELSHIMER
 NEA Service Writer
 New York.-The constant stream of brides and bridegrooms who come to the Little Church Around the Corner is a little thinner this year, and little more serious. But it continues. good times or bad times, just as 1t has continued since 1871. You remember how 1t all started: how Joe Jefferson, the great actor went to stately Avenue church asking that they bury his friend, Tom Holland. How the state church refused, and re- ferred Jefferson to "the little church around the corner" Ac- tors loved the little church which had not spurned them; many married there, and since that time IuOuSiuuS OL pcoplC hdNC SOhO " be married in the Church of the Transfiguration, for that is its real name.
 Back in 1929, when Cupid was having unusual success with his archery game, 2,S53 marriage cere- monies were performed in this church. There were only seven less in 1880. The stock market crashed in 1929, but for some req son love didn't come tumbling af- ter until 1881. There were 300 less marriages enrolled on the church books that year. The first six months of 1882 have shown a drop of 30 per cent over last year. Miss Mary Hanlon, who has sat at the secretary's desk and well comed brides and bridegrooms for IF years, says that 1t is quite na- tural for love to become real and earnest. to a larger extent than il formerly was, since life itself is that way now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04
"GuIITY AS HELL" CLOSING 'AT STATE TONIGHT; ARLISS IN "A SUCCESSFUL CALAM. INV, WEDNESDAY,

IT1" WEDNESDAI.
 Performances this evening con- clude the engagement at Warmers State of Guilty as He'll" starring Edmund Lowe and Victor McLag- len. Tomorrow brings George Ar liss in his new picture "A Success full Calamity" which critics say even exceeds his marvellous artistry as witnessed in "The Millionaire"
 The story deals with an Ameri- can family of great wealth; great financier his young and lovely wife and his two grown children; all of whom find themselves so busy with the pleasures and duties imposed upon them by their money and po- sition that no time Is left for the enjoyment of real family life.
 In an attempt to remedy this unhappy situation the father an- nounces suddenly that he is ruined. Amazing and far reaching compli- sations which he little expects, re- suit immediately. The delightful comedy unfolds against the most luxurious settings ever devised for a picture of this type. It is pre- sented with cast so excellent that every bit part is played by an &C., tor or actress of considerable note.
 Although the entire program is dominated by the character DOT trayed by Arliss, the supporting cast is even more noteworthy than previous ones seen Nin Arliss pie lures. --.---.--..~.s,
 Mary Astor, one of the loveliest and most capable of the screef's leading women, plays the part of the young and susceptible wife of the financier. Evalyn Knapp, who played with Arliss in "The Mil lionaire" is seen again as his daughter in this picture. William Janney, promising youthful screen and stage actor, is the son. Grant Mitchell, himself the featured player in many lesser productions, has the important role of the Will ton butler. David Terrence, Hardie Albright, Hale Hamilton, Fortunio Bonanova. Randolph Scott and Murray Kinnell are featured play CTS.
 Another brilliant surrounding program has been booked to &C., company this marvellous feature presentation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04
10-4-3t.
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss Probate Court, October (4th A. ID.

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss
 Probate Court, October <4th A. ID.
 1892.
 ESTATE OF John J. Corcoran, late of Waterbury, in said District, deceased. Upon the application of Helen c. Corcoran, Administratrix, praying that she may be authorized to sell certain real estate belonging to said Estate--as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Waterbury, in said District, on the 11th day of October A. D. 1882 at 10 o'clock in the fore- noon (Standard time), and that mo- tice be given of the pendency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub- fishing this order one time in some newspaper having circulation in said District, also by leaving with or by mailing in registered letters, postage prepaid from Waterbury, a copy of this order to all parties in- b terested and residing without tn Probate District of Waterbury, on 1882.
 Attest:
 MARGUERITE M. FAHY, Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04

STATE OF CONNECTICUT, District
 of Waterbury, ss. Probate Court,
 October 1st, 1882.
 ESTATE OF Concetta Di Napoli, late of the Town of Waterbury, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for set clement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly at tested within said time, will be de- barred a recovery. All persons in- debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 CHARLES DI NAPOLI, 10-3 St Administrator.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-10-04
Bargains Of Lifetime Are Advertised In The
 Democrat Classified Columns Daily--Read Them!
ASSESSORS NOTICE
 Town of Middlebury

Notice is hereby given to all per sons having property (either real or .personal) within the town of Middlebury and which is taxable in the said town, to file lists of such taxable property during the month of October.
 The assessors of the Town of Middlebury will be at Town Hall to receive and swear the lists on the following dates:
 Saturday. October 18th. 1900 to $500 p. m.
 Wednesday. October 18th, 1900 to $500 D. m.
 Monday, October 31st, 1900 to 9:00 p. m. N Failure to file properly sworn list automatically adds 10% to the found value.
 A. S. JUDD,
 s. B. BASSETT,
 A. E. BENSON, 10-4-3t. Assessors.