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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-14
LAFAYETTE MEETS
YALE SATURDAY

Easton, Pa, April 14-Yale uni
versity, rival of forty-three years
standing, will visit Easton Satur-
day to meet the Lafayette college
nine in the first baseball game be-
tween the two institutions since
1928, when Eli conquered the Ma
room at New Haven by an SO
Score.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-14
STICKS BOWLERS
WIN TELEPHONE
LEAGUE TITLE
FIamnlia Takes High Sim
gle, Anderson High
Three and White High
Average

Cay Steck's bowlers captured the
1892 bunting in the Southern New
England Telephone duckpin league
which was climaxed last Friday
evening with victory over Pep
pins Peppery boys:
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-14
The Big Eiue
BY UNITED PRESS

BY UNITED PRESS
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Hack
Wilson and AL Simmons were idle
because of bad weather.
Pepper Martin made a timely
single in the ninth and scored one
run.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-14
FOR FuTURE USE

EMPLOYER: Il I were going ID
my grandmother's funeral, / think
ia wear . black tie rather than
the one you are WEARING that \
all colors Of the rainbow.
once Boy: Yes. Sir. I'll remem.
ber-next time. sir.--The Humorist
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-14
High Single-Stankus, 1856.
High Three-Pitcavage, 391.
Standings
forgotten they have new man.

ager.
Walter johnson says that if
his pitchers don't come through
he's licked. There are Is other
major league managers who, if
backed right into a corner,
might admit the same thing.
One of these days some United
States Olympic candidate is going
to run a race in which he does not
break record. That will be news.
There has been no official re-
port of how Babe Ruth acquired
that stiff neck. but maybe be over
worked it watching some of those
rookie pitchers spring curve balls.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-14

do come and spend the evening
with MS. MY daughter Dorothy Will
sing and play, and at . o'clock we
Will have supper"
II will be there at . o'clock
sharp. "-oazettino Illustrate, Ven
Ice.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-14
Yesterdays Hero

Heinie 'Manush homered in the
ninth, with two on, to win a lost"
game for the Senators.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-14

Boston Moguls Favor
Heydler Idea; We'll,
Harridge Against Il

partial poll of major league club presidents indicates
fair support for John A. Heyder suggestion that the base
ball be opened and closed later because Of weather
conditions
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-14
STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Games Yesterday.
Washington 7, Boston 6.
Chicago z, st Louis 8.
Cleveland 6, Detroit I'll in
nings).
New York at Philadelphia (cold).
Games Today.
New York at Philadelphia.
Washington at Boston.
Cleveland at Detroit.
st Louis at Chicago.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-14
By DAN PARKER

Garden could Dempsey Up the commits
being imposed Dempsey has faxed fight
compelled to throw Keman for Pueblo Jim Flynn early in his
be barred for life he welcomed with
Baano hailed like conquering hero after the Cincinnati
politicians will dare in taking their when
stonham forces who big
entit consideration
Copyright, King Features Syndicate)
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-14
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Games Yesterday.
Chicago 3, Cincinnati 2.
st Louis 9, Pittsburg 8.
Philadelphia at New York (co1d)
Boston at Brooklyn (cold).
Games Today.
Philadelphia at New York.
Boston at Brooklyn.
Pittsburg at st Louis.
Chicago at Cincinnati.
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Tennis
April 19-West Chester Teachers
College at West Chester
April 22-Manhattan at New York.
April 23-N. Y. u. at New York.
April 26-St Joseph's at Temple.
April 29-Franklin and Marshall
at Temple.
April 30-Muhlenberg at Temple.
May 3-Haverford at Haverford.
May 5-Drexel at Temple.
May 6-Buckne1f at Temple.
May 13-Bucknell at Lewisburg.
May 14-Carnegie Tech at Pitts
burg.
May 18-Villanova at Villanova.
May 20-George Washington at
Washington, D. c.
May 21-Navy at Annapolis.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1932-04-14

A little knock-A little boost,
First it's me Then it's you,
No harm done-It's all i'm fun,
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Uncle Robbie saw his team. the
Bro0kIyns. beaten BY indianapolis
at Jacksonville the other day, n Ia
I. IN q gnme marked by loose
pitching. poor hitting and horrible
GcIding, all on the part. Of the
Brooklyns. The boys must have
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12
HANFORD HAPPENINGS
(By Mrs. M. R. Slavens)

Edith Moffatt drove over from Seattle
Friday. The two former accompanied
by Johnnie McConnachie and Miss
Edith Moffatt, returned to their home
in Seattle.
Miss Mae Syfford left Sunday for
Kennewick to visit her friend, Miss
Alma Rowland, who is member of
the graduating class of Kennewick
high school. Miss Syfford will remain
until after the graduating exercises
Thursday evening, May IL.
Friends in Hanford have received
cards this week announcing the mar
rage of Robert Milton Haynes ana
Mrs. Catherine Noble Cameron at
Yuma, Arizona, Saturday, April 30. 1t.
and Mrs Haynes willy make their home
at San Diego, California, where Lieu
tenant Haynes is stationed with the
Flying Corps of the U. S. Navy
At a four o'clock dinner Sunday
Mothers Day, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Claude Morasche, the guests OF
honor were Mrs. Morasche's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Dayton, to whom
the affair was pleasant surprise.
Other guests present were Mr. and Mrs
T. E. Kamerer, Mr.. and Mrs. E. h.
Griner and Mr. and Mrs. w. S. Web
Der. Table decorations were of spirea
and iris.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12

annum: Provided, That any purchaser
may make full payment of principal,
interest and statutory fees at any time
and obtain deed. The purchaser of
land containing timber or other val
liable materials is prohibited by law
from cutting or removing any such
timber or materials without first OBJ
tanning consent of the Commissioner
of Public Lands, until the full amount
of the purchase price has been paid
and deed issued.
All sales of state lands are made
subject to the reservations of oils,
gases, coal, ores, minerals and fossils
of every name, kind and description,
and to the additional terms and con-
ditions prescribed in section of chap
ter 256 of the Laws of 1907.
Said land will be sold subject to the
terms, conditions and reservations of
chapter 312 of the Session Laws Of
1927, relating to easements for rights
of-way and the carrying of timber,
stone minerals and other products
over the same.
CLARK v. SAVIDGE,
Commissioner of Public Lands.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12

A large shipment of poppies, made
by disabled American World War vet
Grams, is on it's way to France where
the little flowers will be placed on the
graves of American war dead on Mem
orial Day, Mrs. F. E. Taylor, poppy
chairman of John Lindblad Unit No.
II of the American Legion Auxiliary
has announced The peoples have been
sent to the American Legion Post in
Paris which will supervise the placing
of the flowers on the graves.
The peoples are the same flowers
being made by the million of disabled
men in government hospitals and con-
valescent workrooms in many parts of
the country, and which the women OF
the Auxiliary will sell on Poppy Day.,
May 18th, to be worn in honor of the
war dead. Each disabled man making
poppies was asked to contribute one
flower as his individual token of re-
membrance for his comrades lying
in overseas graves.
The local unit of the Auxiliary is
completing preparations rapidly for it's
Poppy Day" efforts. Volunteer workers
will offer the little red flower of
remembrance to the people of this
community All money raised from the
sale of the peoples will be used to
aid disabled veterans and their fam
lilies, the bulk of the funds going into
the treasury of the local unit to be
expended in relief work among the
needy families of veterans in the COM
munity during the coming year.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12

Notice is hereby given by the under
signed Administrator of the estate of
May Whitney, deceased, to the cred
itors of May Whitney, deceased late
of Benton County, State of Washing
ton, and to all persons having claims
against said May Whitney and against
said estate, that the undersigned, hav-
ing been appointed, by the Honorable
Superior Court of Benton County,
State of Washington, as Administrator
of said estate and having qualified as
such, as by law required does now
hereby give notice to the creditors OF
said estate and to all persons having
claims against said estate to serve
their claims upon the undersigned at
torney for said Administrator at his
office in White Bluffs, Benton County,
State of Washington, and file the same
Court, with proof Of such service, with
in six Co months after the date of
the first publication of this notice,
to-wit: within six co months after the
21st day of April, A. D. 1882.
Any claim not filed within said time
shall be forever barred
CHARLES A. WHITNEY,
Administrator of said estate
of May Whitney, deceased.
JAMES COLLINS LLOYD,
Attorney for Administrator.
Office and Post Office address: White
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12

There were ninety-five present at
Sunday School on Mothers Day. Mrs.
G.. t. Slavens received the bouquet OF
flowers presented to the eldest mother
present, Mrs. Dolen Jones received the
one for the youngest mother present
and Mrs. Fay Davis received the one
for bringing the most children to
Sunday School. Mrs Clarence Berg
sang THAT Mother of Mine" at the
evening service in her pleasing manner.
The Ladies' Aid met last Thursday
at the home of the president, Mrs. j..
Fl. Evett. After the usual devotional
and business meeting, refreshments Of
cake and coffee were served by the
hostess, assisted by Mrs. D. G. Mock.
The June meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. Leo Bell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dolen Jones and little
son and Mrs. l.. l.. Moulster spent
Sunday afternoon and evening in
Seattle.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Alexander and
daughter drove over from Walla Walla
last week to visit at the j. H. Evett
home. G. j. Alexander, who has been
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Evett, re-
tuFned with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Young and chill
dren spent the weekend at the home
of Mr.. Young's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Young, in Prosser. The latter
had a heart attack last week but is
much improved.
James Westmoreland of Seattle, who
has been visiting his daughters, Mrs
G. H. Young and Mrs. Leo Weber,
returned to Seattle the latter part of
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs A. c. Evett, Mrs. Leona
AinsWorth, Mrs. Russell Webber and
daughter Betty Jean were in Kenne-
wick Friday. Mrs. Weber and baby
remained until Sunday, visiting her
mother, Mrs Behrmann.
The pupils in Mr.. Mansfield's room
cooked their noon meal out in the
open last Friday and later had picnic
at the Horseshoe Bend"
Mr.. and Mrs. I. r. King and Mr.. and
Mrs. Ted King and little daughter
drove to Spokane Friday to attend the
funeral of Dial King, nephew of Ted.
They returned Monday morning.
A leap year pot luck supper was held
at the church last Thursday evening
by the Christian Endeavor society.
There were several interesting speeches
at the table and later games were
played There were thirty present, in
Guiding invited guests.
The Hanford Grange baseball team
played the Kennewick Grange last
Sunday, Hanford winning 10 to 5. Next
Sundays game will be played between
Locust Grove and Hanford at Hanforu.
The flour sent out by the U. S. gov
eminent, and distributed by the local
Red Cross organization, is now stored
at Perham's warehouse. Those entitled
to flour through unemployment can
secure the same on Saturday after
noon, May 10, at the warehouse. Rev.
Moves has charge of the distribution.
Rev. H. A. Moves and Geo. McCon-
nachie drove to Sunnyside Tuesday
evening to attend meeting of the
Central Washington Presbytery.
Mr. and Mrs. j. Willis, accompanied
by Mrs. Alex McConnachie and Miss
ooos>oA~4~co-~o.oo>~ o>n>~o-~o~oo~>~
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12

o. w. Brown Sunday.
Thomas Sigurdson of Vernita ship
ped two crates of strawberries, We'd
nesday, May IL.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Austin of Cen
terville, Washington, spent the week.
end at Alfalfa Ridge Ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Brown had as
dinner guests Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ray Brazzell and sons, Tom, Paul,
and Robert, and Charlotte Kennedy,
all of Yakima.
John Bieren of Grandview is over
looking after the ranch, and made
trip to Yakima Friday, accompanied
by Mrs. Enid johnson.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Miller and sons
Howard and Richard were dinner
guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Conforth
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Alex Brain and family
of Priest Rapids called on Mr.. and
Mrs. o. w. Brown Sunday.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12

DR.. and Mrs. E. F. Newton, accom-
panied by Mary Elizabeth and Mrs.
NeWton's sister, Mrs Oliver Williamson,
drove to Portland Sunday morning ana
the Newtons returned Monday even
ing Ms. Williamson, who had been
their guest in Hanford for some time,
remained with relatives in Portland.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12

Mrs. Percie Bruce expects to leave
tomorrow, Friday, morning on the
train for Tacoma, where a new grana-
son, born Wednesday evening to Mr..
and Mrs. H. w. Mills, is awaiting her
welcome, according to a telegram re-
ceived this morning. Mrs. Mills was
before her marriage Miss Ida McCotter.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12
Legal Notices
NOTICE OF SALE OF STATE LANDS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That
on Tuesday, the 7th day of June, 1882,
commencing at ten o'clock in the fore
noon of said day, in front Of the main
entrance door to the County Court
House in the city of Prosser, county
OF Benton, State of Washington, by
the County Auditor of said county,
the following described state lands, to-
gether with the improvements stu
ated thereon, will be sold at public
auction to the highest bidder therefor,
to-Wit
(Note-No one except citizens of the
United States, or persons who have
declared their intention to become
such, can purchase state lands.)
Application No. 14191
S1a> of lot 2, section 30, township
IA north, range 81 east, w. NJ, con-
tanning 1905 acres, more or less, &C
cording to the government survey
thereof, being Tract No. "a of the
White Bluffs and Hanford Soldier
Settlement Project, appraised at
$1805O.
improvements appraised at $4,000.
NOTE: The land and improvements
can both be purchased under the ten
year payment PLAN
Application No. 14221
The VIZ of NEA of SWA of section
ID, township IA north, range 26 east,
containing 20 acres, more or less, ac-
cording to the government survey
thereof, being Tract No. 113 of the
White Bluffs and Hanford Soldier
Settlement Project. appraised at $4,000.
Improvements appraised at $67750
NOTE: The land and improvements
can both be purchased under the ten
year payment plan.
Said lands will be sold for not less
than the appraised value above stated
and upon the terms and conditions
following:
Not less than one-tenth of the pur-
chase price must be paid at the time
of sale. The purchaser, if he be not the
owner of the improvements, must
forthwith pay to the officer making the
sale the full amount of the appraised
value of the improvements, as above
stated One-tenth of the purchase
price must be paid annually thereafter
with interest on all deferred payments
at the rate of six per centum per
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12
In-B-Tween

Mrs. Doris Berglund and son Jimmy,
and Mrs. Ora Luddington were shop
pers in Yakima Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Beers were week.
end visitors in Yakima, the guests of
relatives.
! L. T. Brooks and son Lewis we're
business visitors in Prosser Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. r. Luddington and
son Donald, accompanied by Mrs.
Frank Biart, were in Mesa last Thurs
day on business.
H. P McGlothern was a Yakima
business visitor one day during the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. H. Luelloff and three
children, of Richland, were callers at
the l.. T. Brooks home Sunday.
Mrs Guy Harris and two children
of Yakima, were guests Saturday at
|guests were Mrs. Heard's sister in-law
Mrs. Laura Keaton, and two sons
Tommie and Glenn, also of Yakima.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Heard were
Kennewick visitors Tuesday.
Mr. and Mrs d. G. Mock and fam
lily motored to Pasco Sunday and there
with relatives from Walla Walla and
Touchet, they enjoyed a Mothers Day
picnic together, sixty-two being pres
ent
Mrs. F. N. Hensley is spending a
week or two on the Coast, visiting
her mother in Greenbank and with
friends in Seattle and Everett.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12

Community Presbyterian
Church and Sunday School in
combined service, 1000 to 1913 q. m.
Rev. n. A. Noyes,
Pastor ,
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12
Allard-Vernita

The California OF the Northwest
and we can prove it.
Mrs. Bess Wood and son Jack, Gene
Armitage and Inga Brydahl of va
kima were callers at the home of Mrs.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

Injecting at Liberty HalD
Sabbath School 1920 a. m. every
Saturday. Glasses for adults and chill
dren.
l1:30, Preaching service. Junior and
Senior sermons.
Motto: Follow Christ"
H. A. SCHULTZ, Pastor
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12
Announcements OF
the Churches
ST.. Paul's Evangelical
Lutheran

IT will pour out my spirit upon all
flesh. Joel, 1928
PENTECOST SUNDAY
1000 a. m. Sunday School.
1000 a. m. Bible Study.
HOO a. m. Divine Services.
Special music.
REV. l.. @. KRU0,
Pastor
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE
OF MAY WHITNEY, DECEASED.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE
STATE OF WASHINGTON, IN
AND FOR THE COUNTY
OF BENTON, IN PROBATE
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12
St. Mary's Catholic

Rev. Arthur JOda, Pastor
Sundays Mass on second Sunday at
HOO and on fourth Sunday at 500.
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12

INC: dab cf creon in your pitcher, the
spoonful Of leftover carrots. the tag ends
G: me roas. ron be soved! An electric
refrigerator will keep them pure, fresh and
wholesome. In years time that refriger"
o;or vii: save yoy 500 worth Of leftovers.
That's conservative estimate made by
the II. S. Government Now here's an
other way iha! an electric refrigerator
sayes !, Jets 3ou boy YOUR weeks supply
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-05-12

Of meats and vegetables on Saturday whe.;
prices are much lower: The refrigerator
keeps them safe and wholesome cIeci
through the week. Q Electric refrigeration
is automatic. There is no fuss or bother
Constant safety zone temperatures are
always maintained. A small deposit put
an electric refrigerator in your home. Make
q deposit now; pay for the refrigerator
with the savings.
The Washington times., 1932-01-27
HOUSE PUSHES
AKRON PROBE:

Two men who brought alleged
defects of the Goodyear-Zeppelin
dirigible Akron to the attention
of the Navy Department were
discharged, E. C. Davidson, of
Mt. Ida, Va, general secretary
and treasurer of the International
Association of Machinists, told
the House Naval Affairs Com
mittee today.
Davidson was called in the
committees inquiry into reports
of faulty material and workman
ship in the building of the
$4,000, 900 airship.
These men we're identified by
Davidson as w. B. Underwood,
of Madisonville, Tenn, a metal
worker, and Reserve Officer Lieut..
Col. E. c. Mcdonald, of Wash
ington, employed as a super
visor during the Akron's con-
Struction.
The Washington times., 1932-01-27
CAR WOOD SETS
WORLD RECORD

MIAMI BEACH, Fla, Jan. q
UNSD.-Sending his Miss Ameri-
ca TX flashing down the north
and south course for an average
of 110.78 miles an hour, Gar
Wood, Americas premier water
speedster, today officially set a
new worlds speed record for
water craft.
Wood roared over the south
course in the face of the wind to
clock his first mile in 111.08.
Turning, he flashed southwark
for the second mile run at a
speed Of 11O.49.
Wood said he might make an
attempt to shatter his new mark
tomorrow, provided he can make
certain changes in the hull over
night.
The Washington times., 1932-01-27

SHANGHAI, Jan. II Q.N.S0.
The Japanese consul delivered an
ultimatum to the Chinese mayor
of Shanghai today, demanding
that the Chinese authorities com
ply with japanese demands by 6
o'clock tomorrow night.
Noncompliance with the ulti-
matum, it is understood, will be
followed by immediate japanese
seizure of Chinese barracks and
probably Lungwha arsenal and
the harbor forts by japanese
marines.
Large numbers of Chinese from
the Chapel section of Shanghai
began pouring into the interna-
tional settlement tonight, fearing
fighting in Chapel.
In the hope of avoiding provo.
cation, Chinese authorities sent
squads of Coolies through the city
to tear down anti-Japanese
posters, but at the same time
thousands of Chinese troops,
equipped with machine guns and
heavy artillery, were being moved
into tn" native city to resist in
the event of hostilitieS.
The liberty passes of United
States Marines here we're cut so
per cent today in anticipation of
danger to American interests.
FOOCHOW, China, Jan. 81 Il.
N.SO.-JapaneSe women an d
children today began to evacuate
Foochow, fearing Chinese re-
prisals in the event Japan should
take aggressive action in Shang-
hal.
GENEVA, Jan. 81 QN.S0.-A
new League of Nations plan to
satisfy China over the Manchur-
ian situation was to be considered
at a special meeting Of the
council today.
The plan called for an official
declaration by the Japanese ad-
The Washington times., 1932-01-27
co WET" VARE
TELLSDAV|S

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 81 G.N.S)
Senator James j. Davis is about
ready to drop his attitude of
"watchful waiting" and plunge
into the wettest of the political
seas, it was forecast here today
following a conclave of G. o. P.
leaders at the home of William S.
Ware, in Atlantic City.
Davis had been warned by the
Philadelphia chieftain that if he
expected to be reelected he must
come out on wet platform.
Wares declaration was taken to
mean that the ringing wet Phila-
delphia Republican organization
would seek another candidate if
Davis did not take a definite
stand, Senator Davis started
mending his political fences at
once.
The Washington times., 1932-01-27
MRS. BEAVERS
FATE To JURY

LURAY, Va, Jan. 27.-The fate
of Mrs. Blanche beavers, 81, on
trial here for the murder of her
husband, rests now with the jury
An early verdict is expected.
In his charge to the jury, Judge
H. w. Bertram, of the Page county
circuit court, recommended con-
sideration of the relative size of
the man and wife. Mr.. beavers
weighed more than 180 pounds
and his wife but 95 pounds.
Recalled to the witness stand
this morning to be questioned re-
garding the killing, Mrs. beavers
testified that she had not fled
when threatened by her husband
as she was physically unable to
do so. 1t is alleged that beavers
had beaten his wife so severely
before the killing that she was
not able to walk.
The testimony ended dra-
matically yesterday when five of
her seven children testified in
Mrs. beavers behalf, supporting
her claim that her husband
threatened to kill her and them.
Her 17-year-old daughter, Ruby,
said her father once beat her
mother so that her head bled
badly.
Henry Elkins. another witness,
said beavers frequently threat
ened his family and had been
drinking on the day of the shoot
ing.
This is Mrs. beavers second
trial, the first ending in a dead
lock. -1.