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Evening star., 1935-10-20
MRS. MARY JANE BROWN
DIES IN WARREN COUNTY
Funeral Services to Be Held To-
day Near Warren Spring.
Nine Children Survive.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FRONT ROYAL. Va, October 19.-
Mrs Mary Jane Brown, "a, died yes
terday near Warren Springs, Warren
County.
She was the daughter of the late
William Ridgway and Mrs. Amelia Ann
Ridgway-Ridgway, and married George
W. Brown, who died II years ago.
She is survived by the following
sons and daughters: S. E. Brown.
James F. Brown and Clarence C..
Brown of Scottdale. Pa: William E.
Brown. Cleveland. Ohio; Mrs. Charles
FoltZ, Middletown; Mrs. Jasper Hunt.
Vienna; Mrs. Walter Coverstone. Ma
nassas; Mrs. Charles Plotner, Wash
ington, D. c., and Miss Bessie Brown
of Warren County.
Thomas Ridgway of Savage, Md,
and James Ridgway of Warren Coun-
ty are brothers and Miss Lucy Ridg-
way, also of Warren County, is a sis
ter.
Funeral services will be held near
Warren Springs tomorrow afternoon.
Evening star., 1935-10-20

Conradis, s. William Miller, R. Kelvin
Shivers, B. L. Cotton. Preston Perkin-
son, Malcolm 8. Sharpe, Joseph A.
Keene, Diller Croft. Earl Sapp and
Russell Freeman.
Harold A. Brooks Is chairman Of Area
III, with Charles T. Claggett and Her.
bert J. Rich as vice chairmen and
Maj. H. L. Purdum as secretary. The
section chiefs are:
j. s. Ball, Jack Bentley, A. D.
Wick, H. H. Goodman, John K. Alt
house, G. P. Hangam, Nathan Wal
lack, @. A. Deering. Sam H. Eirsh-
field, Sidney L. Heckinger. E. C. Scott,
Charles w. Clayton. Charles H. Cook,
Maurice Eisman, s. w. link, DR.. G.
e. McCann and j. e. Anderson.
Heads Area Nv.
John L. Vandegrift Is chairman Of
Area w, with Edwin M. Graham and
Ben A. Harlan as vice chairmen and
Clarence Fleming as secretary. The
section chiefs are:
Harry B. Pitts, Adrian Waring, Da-
vid S. Bethune, Daniel Norman, F.
G. Macarow, T. P. Dowd, Eugene C.
Gott, jr.; Edgar Morris, William Nc
Namara, Jennings Snider. H. B. Plan
kinton, George B. Kennedy, w. Spen-
Ger Brenizer, Humphrey Daniel and
Julian Brylawski. E. A. Loehl Is as
sisting Vice Chairman Harlan.
Nelson B. O'Neal is chairman OF
Area ". with Frank p Harman. jr..
and Charles C. Allies as vice chairman
and Miss Saida Hartman as secre-
tary. The section chiefs are:
william v. Simmons, George E.
Flather. Thomas j. Groom, Archibald
McLachlen and Richard G. Lyme.
Neither the Rev. Lawrence j. She
han nor Mrs. John Jay O'Connor have
as yet selected their vice chairmen,
area secretaries or section chiefs.
Evening star., 1935-10-20
MRS. MAY GORRELL, So,
DIES AT HOME HERE
Wife of Secretary of National
Gamers Will Be Buried
Tomorrow.

Mrs May Harvey Gorrell. 58 wife
of Frank E. Gorreu, secretary of the
National Gamers Association. died
yesterday at her home, 2844 Wiscon-
sin avenue. after short illness.
Mrs Gorrell, who had devoted much
time in recent years to charity. was
the daughter of the late E. E. Harvey,
long a prominent merchant in Balti-
more She had received her educa-
ton at Goucher College and the Pea
body Conservatory of Music. In 1909,
the year of their marriage, the couple
made their home at Bel Air, moving
to Washington in 1913
Surviving besides her husband. is
a sister, Mrs. H. B. Coulson, and a
brother, Carson Harvey, both of
Washington
Funeral services are to be held from
the residence at $3.50 pm. tomorrow
Burial will be private.
Evening star., 1935-10-20
MRS. LYDIA BOARDMAN
EXPIRES AT RESIDENCE
Native Of New Bedford, Mass,
Had Lived in Capital for
40 Years.

Mrs. Lydia A. Boardman, 50, of 27o1
Fourteenth street, died at her resi-
dence Thursday. Mrs. Boardman, for
merly Of New Bedford, Mass, was the
widow Of Peter T. Boardman of
this city. She has been a resident
Of Washington for the past 40 years
and an active member of the Fidelity
Chapter. o. E. S.
mterment was to be in New Bedford
following funeral services yesterday
from the s. H. Hines funeral home,
290l Fourteenth street.
Surviving, besides a son, Frederick
H. Boardman of this city, are four
daughters, Mrs. L. F. Loux of Lake
wood, Ohio; Mrs. Albert Speery of
Trenton, N. j.; and Mrs. Jerome K.
Oscar and Mrs. George G. Locchesi of
this city.
Evening star., 1935-10-20
FUNERAL SERVICES SET
FOR HERBERT WILSON
Hyattsville Man to Be Buried To-
morrow in Fort Lincoln
Cemetery.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
HYATTSVILLE, Md, October 19-.
Funeral services for Herbert Nelson,
40, who died Thursday at his resi-
dence, Carroll avenue and University
drive, Of heart disease, will be held
Monday at 10 o'clock from the home.
Burial win be in Fort Lincoln Gene
terry.
Mr.. Nelson, decorative plasterer,
had charge Of the plaster work at the
Italian embassy and various large the
aters in Washington. He was born in
Hollywood, County Doves, Ireland, the
son Of James and Mary Nelson, who
survive him.
He leaves his widow who, before her
marriage, was Miss Ethel Mary Hardy,
and three brothers and one sister.
Evening star., 1935-10-20
GarhH nf Chunks.

GORDON. ELIZABETH. We wish to ex-
press our sincere thanks and apprecia-
ton to our many friends and neighbors
lor their kindness, sympathy, and beau
tlful Moral offerings at the sudden
death Of our dear. beloved mother,
ELIZABETH GORDON
THE FAMILY
HARRIS, VIOLET NJ. am expressing
appreciation to all persons who in any
way comforted me during my illness
and convalescence.
VIOLET NJ HARRIS.
SMITH. SALLIE. We wish to express our
sincere thanks to relatives and friends
Tor their kindness and beautiful floral
offerings at the death of our sister.
SALLIE SMITH
HER BROTHERS AND SISTERS. .
Evening star., 1935-10-20
BANKS ASSETS S112,168

The Bank of Brightwood. which was
closed in July, 1882. still has remain
Ing asests Of an estimated value of
$l12,l68l0. according to the latest
quarterly report of the receiver,
Claude H. Woodward. made public yes
terday.
This bank has paid dividends total
ing SIS per cent, amounting to $436,-
673.81. 1t has repaid its loan of
$147,000 from the Reconstruction
Finance Corp. and now has cash on
hand amounting to $8,972.27.
Evening star., 1935-10-20
THE WEATHER

District of Columbia Generally fair
today and tomorrow; not much change
in temperature; moderate southwest
winds.
Maryland and Virginia-Generally
fair today and tomorrow, possibly fol-
lowed by rain tomorrow afternoon in
extreme west portion; not much
change in temperature.
West Virginia-Partly cloudy, slight
ly warmer in east portion today;
tomorrow increasing cloudiness, prob
ably followed by rain.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah rivers
clear late yesterday afternoon.
Evening star., 1935-10-20

Fail. Announce
m e n t of Mr..
Councillors ac-
ceptance " rs
made yesterday
by DIR. William
cClellan. cam
paign chairman.
Councillor has
b e e n identified
with the Chest
since its forma-
tion here in 1928.
He has handled
the camp a i 6 n
pledges and made
out the audited
reports in each of
Evening star., 1935-10-20
Marrtanr.
sToCKETT, JR.-DAvIs.

STOCKETT, JR.-DAVIs. Mr. and Mrs.
Louis A. Davis of Landover. Md, an
HENRIETTA JOSEPHINE. to JAMES
NJ. STOCKETT. Jr. attorney at law. OF
Providence. r. ]. at ST. Phillips Epis-
Der IS, 1872
Evening star., 1935-10-20
Dies on Glacier.

Believed to have been trying to es-
cape from Italy t. avoid military serv-
ice, Dominique Sofa was found dead
on glacier near st. Jean de Mauri-
enne, France.
Evening star., 1935-10-20
CONTROLLER
|SI.A. COUNCILLOR.
Chairman Announces Ac-
ceptance-DeviSed New
Ledger System.

James A. Councillor of the firm Of
Councillor g. Buchanan, G. p. A., will
again act as controller of the Com
munity Chest in the campaign this
Evening star., 1935-10-20
FOUND.
LOST.

FOR LOST OR WANTED ANIMALS apply
Animal Rescue League II o st. NV
Phone North $3.50
Evening star., 1935-10-20
River Report

Record Until 10 PM Saturday
Hisnest IS. pm. yesterday. Year
Lowest. 53. g am. today Year ago, Al.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest. 9S. on July 20.
Lowest. =. on January 20.
Evening star., 1935-10-20

The Sun and Moon
Evening star., 1935-10-20
DICKERSON. WILLIAM o

October II. 1885. at Gallineer HSsoital
WILLIAM DICKERSON of 2264 9th ST.
NV. husband Of Sadie Dicxerson, de-
voted father OF Mrs. Elizabeth Waddy
and Henry Dickerson. surviving him
also are two grandchildren. three sisters
two brothers and host Of other rela-
tlveS and friends. Funeral Sunday Oc-
tober 20. at > pm. from Fraziers fu-
neral home. 3s9 r. / ave. NV. Rev
Roberts Anderson officiating Friends
invited. Interment WoodlaWn Cemetery.
Evening star., 1935-10-20

life Monday. October IA. 1885. at S:}t
pm. LYDIA ANN BONDCLAY OF 26I:
sherman ave. NV. She leaves to mourn
their loss loving husband. John Bond
one grandchlld. James Mills Remain!
resting at Bentley. & Malloy's funera
home. 18th ST. and Fla. ave. NV. Flu
neral Monday October 2l at 8 am.
from st. Augustines Church 18th ST
between L and NJ sts. NV. Intermen
MOunt Ol1vpt Cenatary
Evening star., 1935-10-20
PIJMPHRFy NELSON p s,,ddsrIv ~

KUPEK; RUsCOE E. Departed this he
Alto Hospital. ROSCOE E. ROPER. be-
loved husband OF Daisy N Roper He
also leaves other relatives and a host OF
friends. Funeral Monday. october 81.
at l pm from E. W. BundyS funeral
home 621 Fla. ave. NV Interment Ar
llneton National Cemetery. Please
omit flowers. Baltimore. Nd. papers
DIeaSe cOOv oO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27

tors from camps extending from Thomaston to Derby are expected to attend. There will be a business session which will be followed by an entertainment program. A large turnout of local members Is ex- pected.
 Nutrltionist to Talk
 The public is invited to attend another of q series of talks by Jessie Long, federal nutritionist who will give food demonstration tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 in the domestic science room at the local high school. She will stress ways of purchasing food within limited budgets. People on EZRA rolls are especially urged to attend.
 Johnson Ranks High
 Local friends of Birger John son, son of Mrs Albina Johnson oe 101 Park avenue, are pleased to learn he Is one of the highest ranking students in the sophomore class at Upsala college, East Orange. N. J. He has been named to the staff of the Upsala Gazette. college weekly. He is q graduate of the Naugatuck high school, class of 1032.
 China Theme Topic
 An interesting talk on China, was given at meeting of the Naugatuck Teachers league yester. day afternoon in Salem school by Miss Marjorie Hayes of New Hn- ven. The meeting, which was heic in the kindergarten of the school, was well attended.
 Miss Hayes, who is connected with the New Haven normal school. showed a thorough knowl- edge of her subject. She de. scribed the manners and customs of the Chinese and exhibited sam ples of their work, such as n cioisonne bowl, and other objects of art produced by them.
 Miss Hayes was born in China, tho daughter Of missionary parents and left there at the age of three years old. She went back to China last summer. She was presented yesterday with a mixed bouquet of spring flowers and a gift from tho United States Rubber com pany.
 Tea and refreshments were served prior to Miss Hayes talk. A short business session of tho league was also held. The meeting was In charge of the activities committee of the league.
 Vacation for Schools
 aLocal public schools will be closed next week as the regular va cation period will be held. Friday will mark their last session until Monday, March II. These vacatoin periods are enjoyed every eight weeks Local teachers and school children are already planning varied activities for this period.
 WOrkmcn Clear Away Snow
 Borough workmen were busy last night and to-day beating tho storm to the punch" A four-inch snowfall covered tho borough street last night, the weather changing completely from 6 mild
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
BENEFIT MOVIES
 TO HELP CHURCH
Eight Reels Depicting His- tory of Protestant Epis-
 COpal Order Monday

Movies entitled, "The New World" featuring eight reels of visual Interpretations, will he shown Monday afternoon at 4:15 o'clock at st Johns Episcopal church for the benefit of the chil- dren of the parish and again tn the evening at o'clock for the adults, tt was announced this morn- ing by Rev Wilbur Ruggless
 The movies win interpolate the history of the Protestant Episcopal church and were the outsta ndiny feature of the General Convention of the church in Atlantic City this fall. They are now being released all over the country and Mondays showing will be the first oppor. tunity for Waterburians to sec the reels,
 The proceeds of the show will be used for the missionary work of the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
Fine Paid By Brass
 City Youth Refunded By Naugatuck Court
Paul GagnOn Had Strengthened Difficulty, But NOt
 Through Probation OffiCer-Mrs Margaret Lersch Succumbs to Long IIlness-Fmeral Friday
NAUCATUCK
wm. ,. Baxter, Correspondents Naueatuc,x Q,

Naugatuck, Feb 27-Tho case of the state vs Paul Gagnon of Wa. terbury was reopened in borough court today and fine paid by him recently was refunded. Examina. ton of the records showed that Gagnon had paid his fine and costs but not through the local probation officer, William J. Nixon.
 Yesterday q charge of violation of probation against Gagnon had been nolled after the court was told Gagnon was paying a $5 fine on n previous charge and $11.26 in costs for yesterdays count.
 The case of Joseph Kovalach of Naugatuck accused of violation of probation came up today. It was brought out he has moved out of town. The balance of the fine and costs was suspended. The balance of the fine and costs In the case Of William Laguna also was sus- pended. The case of John Wisniew- ski of this town was reopened and probation was continued until June29. Judge Claremont l.. Tolles presided.
 Mrs Iersch Dies
 Mrs Margaret Lersch, resident of Naugatuck for many years and widow of Daniel Lersch, died last night at her home, 30 Christensen street. after a long illness. She leaves two daughters, Mrs Geory Kuhn of Naugatuck and Mrs liar. old Yulke of New York city, ono son, Henry of Naugatuck and one sister, Mrs William Houghton of Richmond Hill, Long Island.
 The funeral will be held from the Bailey funeral home, 62 Oak street, on Fridal, 1t is expected but time ana other arrangements have not yet been definitely announced.
 Must Wait Longer
 Pedestrians will have to wait longer to cross the street in safety at the corner of Main and Maplc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
CAUTIOUS DRIVERS
 AVERT ACCIDENTS

Waterbury is enjoying its third spell of several days without single auto accident being reported, according to the accident record books at police headquarters. Snow-cOyered and icy streets have apparently made local drivers more than ordinarily careful dur. Ing the past few days.
 Tho last accident recorded by police took place late Sunday after noon and not one accident has been reported since that time. Twice before in the two months of the year thus far. there have been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
Sells Lot

Sells Lot
 W. J. Megin, Inc, has sold a lot on Walnut street to John Ia. tigian, according to warranty deed filed at the office of Town Clerk Louis Schiller, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
TESTIMONIAL FOR
 STATE PRESIDENT
Young Democrats Plan ming Banquet in Honor
 of John F. Robinson

John F, Robinson of this city. state president of the Connecticut
 Young Democrats. will Do tho guest of honor at q testimonial
 banquet at WAverly inn on the eve. ming of March 20th. The affair is
 being held to honor Mir Robbins0n
 because of his recent election as
 head of the Young Democrats of
 the state. James Madigan of Ham, den is chairman of the committed on arrangements. Other commit-
 tee names will be announced In n few days.
 State Senator Francis W. Hogan of Torrington will be the toast master and among the speakers will be Attorney John T. Cullinah, democratic town chairman oi Bridgeport. Providing he is in this vicinity at the time, Attorney Thomas Dodd, who ib attached to the staff of U. s. Attorney General Homer S. Cummings, will also de- liver an address.
 The testimonial banquet is be. ing sponsored by the group who supported Mir Robinson in his campaign for the post of presi. dent of the Connecticut Young Democrats.
 Governor Wilbur l.. Cross is also expected to attend the affair which will bring together Young Demo. crats from every section of the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27

the largest of the year although there was not as much snow as fell during the January storm. Youngsters were busy to-day
 earning money by shoveling sid s-
 walks. School sessions were held as usual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27

Funeral of John GOertz
 The funeral of John Goertz, who died suddenly of q heart attack yesterday morning at his home, H9 Galpin street, was held at 8 o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27

atmosphere back to the scene when Old Man Winter holds reign.
 However, the local street depart ment workers were on the job last night while the snow was falling heavily and the snowplows cleared many of the roads so traffic was not impeded much in most sections of the borough to-day. The blows went over the streets several times last night.
 The snowfall started about 6:3O D. m. yesterday, very light at first, but about 8.3O 1t increased In vol tune and continued until well af- ter 1 o'clock this morning. Borough streets in many instances had just been rid of their burden of snow and ice which had been on them In the gutters or other sections for many weeks.
 Local youngsters again got tho chance to go sliding. At the last meeting of the board of war den and burgesses, Warden John J.. Sheridan was asked to set aside certain streets in various sections of the town for sliding. He agreed to do this but has not yet an- nounced what streets they were. He thought that Naugatuck would probably not suffer another heavy snowfall, but to-day's was one Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
Set for Play

All arrangements have been com pleted for the presentation tonight
 of the three-act comedy "Jonesy"
 which will be presented in Colum-
 bus hall by the Nauagtuck Valley
 Players dramatic club under the auspices of the Naugatuck Fellow craft association.
 A dress rehearsal was held last
 night and indications are the af-
 fair will score quite hit. Ticket sale Is reported good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27

clock last night from the Bailey funeral home, 62 Oak street. The body was shipped to Wllllamsport, Penn, from which town MT Goertz came to Naugatuck. Burial will be in Wildwood cemetery, Williams port. Rev John Emerson Zeiter, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church here, officiated at the local service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, Feb 27-(UP)-Weather forecast: Massac chusetts-- Fair; colder in day fair, slowly rising Temperature. Rhode Island-Fair; colder to- night. Thursday fair; rising tenn perature.
 Connecticut--Fair, colder tonight. Thursday, fair, slowly rising tenn perature
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
FOOD CONSIGNMENT
 ARRIVES IN CITY

Notice of q large shipment ok commodities assigned to this cifx wash received at Lincoln House today by Wallace ], Ingiia. ana4sf~ ant commodity director. Included in the shipment is 1b cartons of cheese at SO pounds each; 4,7e0 pounds of veal: 16 cartons of blankets, IF to a carton; 6,Ta6 yards of hucig toweliing: BOSS towels, terry toweilIng; and 26f cartons of canned roast beef ct So pounds per carton.
 three-day periods during which no nishApA tAak place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-27
Funeral of Mir Grossman

The funeral of Julius Grossn1an, who Is believed to have commit ted suicide at his home on Spring street Saturday or Sunday will be held from 9 o'clock tomorrow af- ternoon from the Bailey funeral home, 62 Oak street to tho Im- manuel Lutheran church at 2:30. Rev Harold Lucas, pastor of that church will officiate. Burial will be in Grove cemetery.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-12-24

ment rents for SS5 mcludlng
light, gas and heat.
CUMBERLAND ST. N. W.:
All of us who are searching
for a place to live have certain
things in mind, which, if pos
Sible, we want in our living
quarters. Some of us give loca-
ton first place. others size and
furnishings. If your choice
should fall on this home that
has been turned into guest
house, it will be the answer to
many of your demands. The
house is we'll furnished, the
meals are splendid, there Is a
lovely living room with open
fireplace. where guests may en-
terrain, the location is perfect,
just a block away from Connec-
ticut Avenue where transporta-
ton is excellent, and the rates
are quite moderate. At this
time there is one vacancy
which I suggest you investigate
"a master bedroom equipped
with twin beds which Is espe-
cially inviting for two.
CONNECTICUT AVENUE
APARTMENT:
An attractive apartment build
ing on Connecticut Avenue has
a very appealing vacancy. This
building has long been noted
for it's distinctiveness and its
prestige and is located Oh the
crest of a hill, making it pos
sible for the guests to have an
unsurpassed view Of the city.
There is also a roof that the
management has fitted up for
the comfort of the guests
where they can relax and
spend many pleasant evenings.
Another added attraction is the
restaurant where one can get
the best meals very reason
ably. The apartment I visited
consisted of a huge double
livingroom, two bedrooms,
kitchen and bath, the sleep
ing quarters being distinctly
apart from the balance of the
apartment. In the rental, which
is most fair, electricity and
gas are included, and I am
most pleased to be able to
present such an attractive
unit for your inspection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-12-24
Bids and Proposals

COMMISSIONERS. D. c.. Washington. De-
cember 81 1935.-Sealed proposals will
be received at Room 500. District Build
ing. until 2 90 o'clock p. m. January 10,
1885, and then publicly opened, for the
construction of an S-room building on the
site of the old John Cook School. north
side Of o Street N. W., between New Jer-
sey Avenue and Fifth Street. Contents,
$4,000 cubic feet. All prospective bid
ders are hereby notified that any bid sub
mitted in response to this advertisement
must be accompanied by statement of
facts in detail of the business and tech
meal organization of the bidder available
for the contemplated work, including his
financial resources. The Commissioners ex,
pressly reserve the right to reject any bid
In which the facts as to the business and
technical organization, financial resources
or experience compared with the project
bid upon and based upon past known per-
formancs of the bidder Justify such re-
able 10 the Collector Of Taxes, D. C., to
insure return of drawings and specifica-
tons in good condition should ACCOMPANY
each request for proposals, etc. to Room
427 District Building.