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The Washington times., 1935-04-11
HOUSE DIVIDED:
REVIEWED FOR
CLUBWOMEN
BY MARY PADGETT

Dressed in gay spring costumes
approximately 80 clubwomen. rep
reSenting the District of Colum
bia Federation of Women's Clubs
gathered at the home of Mrs. r.
Lee Spire, 1900 Blagden Ave.
yesterday afternoon to hear Mrs,
w. c. Lowdermilk, wife of Dr.
Lowdermilk, assistant director OF
the Soil Erosion Control Bureau
Of the United States Department
Of Agriculture, review Pearl
Bucks latest novel, "a House
Divided"
Sponsored by the Baby Lovers
Circle Of the Florence Crittenton
Home Board, the book review was
given to raise money for the
foundation fund of the General
Federation of Women's Clubs.
In the absence of Mrs. Edgar
B. Merritt, who was chairman of
arrangements, Mrs. Augustine B.
McManus, president of the Baby
Lovers Circle, presided.
HoSteSses assisting Mrs. Spire
were Mrs. I. Harrison, Mrs. Harry
Simpson, Mrs. Ernest Guide, Mrs.
Fred Umhau, Mrs. s. M. Croft,
Mrs. H. N. DeSio, Mrs. H. Shut
rumpt, Mrs. M. H. Hessick, Mrs.
Harry Austin and Mrs. Carl Bond.
Mrs. Lowdermilk said that Mrs.
Buck wrote the book in the Chi
nese classical style. She declared
that not all of the story is fiction.
She said references in the book to
the revolution in China in 1927
are authentic.
Mrs. Hugh Bennett and Miss
Leslie Hopkinson attended the re-
view as guests of Mrs. Lowder.
milk. Mrs. Lowdermilk was at
one time president of the Marking
American Woman's Club and for
five years was a nextdoor neigh
boor Of Mrs. Buck. She also in.
corporated in her review some
intimate experiences with. the
novelist.
Among those who attended the
review were Mrs. Lloyd w. Biddle,
Mrs. Henry Fenno Sawtelle, Mrs.
Pierce B. Ashbun, Mrs. w. w.
Husband, Mrs. George Oliver Gill
bingham, Mrs. otto Hammerlund,
Mrs. r. K. Bailey, Mrs. A. H. o.
Role, Mrs. Maurice Smith, Mrs
Aria Morgan, Mrs. John R. Gas
kinS, Mrs. Louis j. Smith, Mrs
Johan c. Kondrup, Mrs. lie Verne
Beales, Mrs. John w. Nee, Mrs.
Myron Coon, Mrs. Marie L. Jane
son, Mrs. j. s. Rogers, Mrs.
Thomas B. Mitchell, Mrs. Ray
mond Horton. Mrs. j. Noble
Hoover, Mrs. Harry Gutridge,
Mrs. Will Hancock, Mrs. Ruth H.
SnodgraSS and Mrs. Walter Smet-
hurst. of Montana.
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.. A. R. Luncheon

Constitution Chapter, D. A. R.,
will give a luncheon next Tuesday
at / p. M, at the Mayflower Hotel,
in honor of its regent, Mrs.
Thomas Hardie Seay.
Among the distinguished guests
expected to attend are Mrs. Daniel
c. Roper and her daughter, Miss
Grace Roper: Miss Helen Harmon,
vice president general Of the D. A.
r. from the District; Mrs. John A.
Beavers, corresponding secretary
general, also of the District; Mrs.
George Madden Grimes, District
state regent; Mrs. Jean La Bat,
state vice regent, and Mrs. Harry
Co1fax Grove, Of this city, who is
a candidate for registrar general
on the ticket Of DR.. Flora Myers
Gillentine, of Chattanooga, Tenn.
Mrs. Alfred L. Talbot, vice re-
gent Of Constitution Chapter, is
in charge of arrangements and
reservations for the luncheon.
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LentenSeNices
TOMORROW
CATHOLIC

st. Aloysius-Masses 6 a. m,
$50 q. M, 7 a. m, 1880 q. m,
8:15 q. m. and 1905 p. m.
st. Anthony's (Brookland)
Masses $50 a. m, 1880 a. m. and
8 a. m.
st. Observation-Disclosures 7 a. m.
and 1910 p. m.
st. Cyprian's-Mass 8 a. m.
st. nic's-Masses 6 a. m,
a. m. and 8 a. m.
st. Francis de Sales-Mass 7
a. m.
Franciscan Monastery-Masses
6 a. m. and 7 a. m. Way Of the
Cross, 8 p. m.
st. Francis Xavier'S-MaSses
$50 a. m. and 8 a. m; children's
service, 8 p. m. and 3:15 p. m.
Way of the Cross, 1880 p. m.
Church Of the Holy Name
Masses $3.50 a. m, a. m. and 8
a. M; holy hour 7:30-8:30 p. m.
Church Of the Holy Redeemer-
Mass $50 a. m; services 8 p. m.
Church Of the Holy Trinity
Masses 6 a. M, z a. M, 1880 q. m,
and 8:15 a. M: services 1880 p. m.
Church Of the Holy Comforter
Masses 6 q. M, a. M, 1880 q. m.
and Sis p. m.
Church of the Immaculate Con-
ception-MasSes 1880 a. m. and
1915 p. m. Way Of the Cross, 3
p. m. and 7:45 p. m.
st. Jerome's, HyattSville, Md
Masses 7 a. m. and 8 a. m.
st. James, Mt. Ra1nier-Mass
at 8 a. m.
st. Joseph's-MasSes $50 q. M,
a. m. and 9 a. m.
st. Martin'S-MaSses $50 a. m.
and 7::30 a. m.
st. Mary's-MaSses $50 a. m,
Z a. m. and 8 a. m. Way Of the
Cross, $3.50 p. m.
st. Matthew's-Special masses
at 10 a. m. and 1910 p. m.
st. Patrick's-Masses 7 a. m,
1880 a. M, 8 a. m. and 1910 p. m.
Way of the Cross, 1880 p. m
st. Paul's-MaSses 7 a. m. and
1880 a. m.
Church of the Sacred Heart
Masses $50 a. m, Z a. m. and
8 a. m. Way of the Cross, $3.50
p. m. and 1880 p. m.
st. Stephen's-Masses $50 q. m.
and 8 a. m.
EPISCOPAL
All Souls-Services 4:30 p. m.
Christ Church - Services 1880
p. m.
Church of the Epiphany-Serv.
ices 1905 p. m. and 4::45 p. m.
st. James-Services 1880 q. m,
4 p. m. and 7:30 p. m.
st. John'S-Services 4 p. m. and
1880 p. m.
st. Margaret's - Services 4:30
p. m.
Cathedral Of SIS. Peter and Paul
Services 4 p. m.
All Saints-Services S p. m.
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van, corresponding secretary, and
Miss Ann Harrington, treasurer.
These officers and Miss Winnie
Cox, Miss Evangeline Griesemer
and Mrs. Mary Hullings will rep
resent the club at the annual
State convention at Virginia
Beach, May 10 and ii.
The District of Columbia Fede-
ration of Women's Club will pre-
sent Mrs. John s. Bennett, wife
Of the Superintendent Of Central
Union Mission and president of
the Women'S City Club, during it's
among women" radio broadcast
tomorrow at lis p. m, from Sta
ton WRC. Mrs. Bennett will de-
scribe the activities Of th e
Womenss City Club. Mrs. George
Oliver Gillingham, of the Fedora
ton Radio Committee, will intro
duce Mrs. Bennett.
The Women's Auxiliary of the
Hotel Greeters of America will
sponsor a card party and dance
April 80 at the Shoreham Hotel.
The Washington times., 1935-04-11
R'ittin1 @OoA,

Hand Knit Things for Baby
For weeks now I've expostulated
with you about all the smart ap-
parel you may knit for yourself
and during this time Baby's been
sadly neglected. So I simply
made up my mind to devote this
entire space to the young hope.
full" There is nothing so ador.
able as hand knitted coats,
SacqueS, booties, blankets and
carriage covers. These things
enhance the daintinesS and low.
ing care to which Baby is en-
titled. Dorothy Colhoun of the
KNITTING NOOK, 900 18TH
ST, will teach you, in no time at
all, how to knit all those lovely
things. She suggests Pingouin
Mondain Baby Yarns, especially
made for children's garments. All
the pastel shades, including
Baby blue and shell pink. These
can be made up most inexpen.
sively and, folks, you'll like
THE KNITTING NOOK.
The Washington times., 1935-04-11
"For the Easter Parade"

For the Easter Parade"
"Yowsa," only 9 short DAYS It'll
Easter and are you ready for the
Easter Parade? You may be.
come chiefly and inexpensively
attired by FLOYD WILLIAMS
9Th Floor At 1406 G ST. Here
you'll find adorable hand-picked,
one-of-a-kind frocks. Gay prints.
smart combinations, one and
tWo-ptece styles. all silk models
:. and for the ridiculous sum of
$7.95. and. If you "wouldst," a
stunning rough, straw bonnet
IN extreme or conservative mode
FLOYD WILLIAMS will pro.
vide you-and for a paltry So. 90.
You ask me how he can under.
sell other shops? Simply, my
pets. because of low overhead ex.
pense and because you have to
take the elevator to the 9Th floor.
Hurry in this week end!
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AUTO MISHAP HURTS TWO

L. E. Smithers, first block of
Twenty,second st. N. W., and Miss
Evelyn Robertson, Baltimore, were
injured seriously when the auto
in which they were riding crashed
into a culvert near Laurel early
today.
A passing motorist called po-
lice and the Bladensburg Rescue
Squad, who brought the injured
The Washington times., 1935-04-11
ADVERTISEM EMIT
ADVERTISEMENT

With Easter Sunday only days away you'll have to get move
on you your Easter wardrobe isn't repong in your
awaiting with anticipation the glorious day. Of course you
have take gamble the wahe-but optimistic and get
all set with spring It's bit soon to be
about it, you That first day may sneak up on
you any better be rong than shopping Everything
new please if you want to look best and this week my
shops have with give you very best for the
most moderate price Become beaued drss up the gala
day. 1t only comes but year. 5000 READ ONt
The Washington times., 1935-04-11
THE WASHINGTON TIMES, THURSDAY, APRIL ii, 1888
COLLETT FLAWS COLLIER

None of the charges Of Com.
missioner Of Indian Affairs John
Collier against F. G. Collett and
the Indians Of California, Inc,
have "any foundation in fact"
Mr.. Collett has informed Rep
resentative Murdoch CD Of Utah,
chairman Of the House subcom.
mittee on Indian affairs.
Mr.. Collects letter said:
Ills (Collier'S) statements
were couched In such language
as to encourage widespread
The Washington times., 1935-04-11
For Bearded Women With a
Sense of Pride

II you realize how unattractive
that superfluous hair on your
face is making you, I know you'll
be glad to learn about H. Dill
LON. INC, 1910 CONN. AVE,
who are simply your guardian
angels. They are really artists
with the Electrolysis needle and
remove this hair so skillfully,
without pain and without leav.
ing scar. Doctors recommend
them and their method. and
I've seen countless cases cured
myself in their office. They are
marvelS. use 10 needles at one
time and kill hundred of roots
in a treatment. Phone either
MA. 8779 or MA. 8795 for appoint
ment
The Washington times., 1935-04-11
WIN 1zxow
Haze You Dined at the
Wun KoD?

This famous Native Style Chi
nese Restaurant at 815 18TH ST,
has gained so in popularity that
their dinners are the topic of
conversation amongst the smart
set of Washington. The delicious,
many course Native Style Din.
nerS are simply intriguing and
will appease the most latent ap-
petite. They're but $1.O0 and
really more food than you can
eat. THE WUN KOW RES.
TAURANT was a whole year old
Sunday-and to celebrate, on
that day. gave to each patron a
pair of decorated bamboo chop
sticks. I understand there are a
few left, so when you dine at
THE WUN KOW ask for them.
know they'll be happy to give
them to you as long as they last.
The Washington times., 1935-04-11
Exquisite Sten7tUare for
Easter Brides

R.. HARRIS & CO., F. ST, AT
18TH. have had so many de-
mandS for stemware that they've
just put in an unusual collection
that rival any I've ever seen. The
most delicate etched crystal,
monogrammed flat glass and
other fine ware in clear or col
ored. or in combinations of the
two. The stock is entirely new,
so that you can rest assured that
the latest styles in glassware are
here. Beautifully shaped tum-
blers, sherbetS, wine glasses, cock
tails, footed tumblers and
hosts of others, just the Selec-
ton that will please you. and
you will be astounded at the
low prices. I know of no love-
lier gift for the Easter Bride. :.
hurry in I'm sure you will
agree with me.
The Washington times., 1935-04-11
The Den7ure Little Minister"

The Den7ure Little Minister
Member the adorable, quaint
costumes in The Little Minister?
Well. sir, here is the charm of
those old-fashioned creations cap
tured in precious two piece,
broadcloth pajamas. They're in
sweet, little printS-navy with
red, green with yellow and brown
with orange. High necklines with
little boy collars and contrasting
tie bows. Flared peplums with
narrow tie belts Of self fabrics.
Elbow length puffed sleeves. Full
trousers and fitted Wristbands.
The jacket fastenS with covered
buttons. Sizes Is. 16 and II.
You'll adore these-and they're
only $3.50 at M. PHILIPSBORN
& CO., 60S nth ST. First
Floor.
Nnnvr1Ohk 1A2A
The Washington times., 1935-04-11

publicity and damage to me.
THE charges, in my opinion,
were deliberate, malicious mis-
statements, intended to confuse
and raise doubt In the minds Of
those whom I represent and In
the minds Of your committee
and members Of Congress in
general"
Mr.. Collett expressed willingness
to appear before the Subcommit
tee and to give full information
on the so-called Collier charges.
The Washington times., 1935-04-11
Ladies' Day Today
At Motor Show

Today is Ladies Day at the Gen.
eral Motors Spring Showing,
which opened at the Washington
Auditorium last Saturday and con.
tains exhibits Of electric refriger.
ators, air-conditioning units, Delco
domestic appliances and automo'
bileS. Vincent Lopez Orchestra will
furnish music in special programs
this afternoon and evening.
The Washington times., 1935-04-11
Suits! Suits! Really Smart
Suits! S6.08t

It's almost unbelievable that a
smart suit, fully silk lined "a or
70 length coat, can be purchased
for as little as $6.98. But you
know Your Old Auntie Shopper
wouldn't tell "yuh" this if it
weren't true. Yes, indeedy, THE
BUD DRESS SHOP. 1905 G ST,
has a $6.98 group of spring suits
that you'll just have to see to ap-
preciate. Plenty of navy blues
and all other desirable spring
shades and combinations. New
sleeve and neck treatments sig.
nificant of only this seasons
newest styles. All sizes. These
suits are actually an innovation
at $6.98 (other groups including
tweeds, plain colors, etc., $8.98 to
$14.98. Member only 9 more
days til Easter.
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B. P. w. Elects

Mrs. Adelyn Apperson RANDY
is the new president of the Bust.
ness and Professional Women's
Club Of Alexandria, Va, succeed
ing Miss Elizabeth Ramey. Other
new officers are Miss Corinne
Reardon, vice president; Miss
Dorothy Mills, recording secre-
tary: Mrs. Laura Peverell Sulli-
The Washington times., 1935-04-11
MGde-to-Order Millinery
f0r E0sfor

TOT Easter
Sketches, cables, letters and &C.
tual hats sent from Paris verify
the report that anything goes!"
Big Bretons, little BretonS, for.
ward-jUtting brir1as, chic turbans
with wells, enormous flat straws
they're all Smart-but, my
dearS, they must ! becoming
Go-select your favorite style
and let THE LEE SMART HAT
SHOP. TIC 14TH ST, mould one
to your head. They'll do it for
as little as $5.00-and you'll have
a bonnet fashioned especially for
YOU.
The Washington times., 1935-04-11
Wright Earnings
Nearly Trebled
International News Service

Wright Aeronautical Corpora
ton reported net income for 1894
at $966,153 after all charges ex-
cept reserve for contingency, out
Of which account the company
charged $S20,266.
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my Face is Ny Fortune,
Sir" She Said

Realizing that true care Of the
skin maintains it's lovely, soft
and smooth texture, THE MAX
INE MAX BEAUTY SALON, 3rd
floor at 1927 F ST (across from
Fox Theater), has made a study
Of the facial-their result Is a
scientific process that will de-
light all of you, know. MAX
INE MAX gives a full hour facial
for $500, using NUTRISKIN, a
composition which adheres
readily to the skin and yet is
easily removed. When applied
the area looks as If it were cov-
cred with loose mesh gauze. thus
leaving the pores open. When
it's removed a splendid COM
plexion is revealed. You'll feel
the velvety, vitalized texture Of
a we'll conditioned skin. MAX
INE MAX uses the finest Of
creams and you may purchase a
bottle Of the favorite liquid, milk
lotion for $1.00 per bottle. Call
ST. 9476.
The Washington times., 1935-04-11

to Casualty Hospital in Washing
ton. 1t was said the pair had
broken legs, but the hospital re-
ported their condition was "un-
determined"
State police said the car got
out of control and raced down a
roadside ditch 500 feet before hit
ting the culvert. The two were
en- route to Washington.
The Washington times., 1935-04-11
Soft Shell Grabs at Oln7sted's

Soft Shell Crabs at Oln7sted's
eminent. THE oLMsTED
GRILL, 1885 G ST, is noted
chiefly for their matchless ability
to serve and satisfy everyone in
every way. But, also they are
famous for the serving of "deli-
cacies of the sea-" Right now,
you may go into OLMSTED'S
and order Hard Shelled Grabs,
the first Of the season. These
are brought to the door fresh
each day and are never frozen
=. only the select ones are used.
If you want a real treat for lunch
con or dinner, order soft shell
crabs, fried to a crisp, golden
brotDn, OLMSTED'S deliciouSly
blended tartar sauce and JUL
enne potatoes. Remember, any
sea food served at the grill is
fresh and never frozen.
The Washington times., 1935-04-11
If You're Bent on Having
Good Time


trek forward to Washington's
Smartest night club, CLUB HA-
BANA. 1118 CONN. AVE, for
here you'll "get everything you're
looking for"-and more. Exotic
South American atmosphere,
delicious food, smooth, potent
drinks, eager, courteous service,
a swanky floor show - and
"lasta" but not "leasta" dance
music by the inimitable Moe
Baer and his orchestra, playing
tunes that would put rhythm
into the cold, steel heart Of an
automaton. Dinners $1.00 and
$2.00. Saturday luncheon
dances Csc up. Call Paul."
MA. 1921, for reservations.
Mebbe I'll see you there-yes?
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all meek. Thers are so many lovely
things in thu stores thHt It Il hard
for ma to select itemS for MY column
:. .these hn'nevSr. are ths IntHSt 70.
portsI II you nish for any items 10
tia column. nrnke rnoRev orders pay.
abba tn Cnritn Black. Warrington
Times encloss Zoe for mailing. ~
Thursday thea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
HITLER SPEECH
TO BE PEACEFUL
Will Try to Convince All
Europe His Army Is
Not for War

Berlin, May IS --( UP)--Adolf
Hitler will try further to convince
Europe that Germany's conscrins
army is to be an instrument o!
peace when he addresses the
reichstag Tuesday night, it was
predicted today. His speech is in
tended specifically to be an answer
to the League of Nations council
resolution condemning German re-
armament as illegal. =
Actually. it was said. the speech
would cover many European prob
lens, Including that of eastern Sc
curity and the French Russian
military assistance treaty-whose
signature angered Germans, well
aware as they are against, whom
it is aimed. ss
Naval experts discounted today
the possibility that Germany could
build a feet OF naval craft. manned
by crews OF Ave men each, to carry
torpedoes. It was said authorita-
lively however, that North Sea
and Baltic shipyardsl were turning
out hundreds OF light. speedy craft
of two types. each carrying two
torpedoes. One type IL capable Of
as knots speed, the other SO. It was
said. The minimum crew was
named as between 20 and rs men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
DEATH SENTENCE
!. OF Foul NAILS
| WAS COMMITTED
President of Lithuania De-
Cided to Avert All Cause
of Trouble

Kovno, Lithuania, May 1S--u.
p. )--President Antanas Smetona
to-day commuted death sentences
against four Nazis. Of Memel, to
life imprisonment. They were con-
victed of murder in connection
with separatist plot.
The men were convicted by court
martial of the murder of a Nazi
whom they suspected of betraying
plans for a plot to separate Memel
territory from Lithuania.
President Smetona's decision was
calculated to avert angry demon
STATIONS in Germany and serious
enlightenment of feeling by Ger
mans regarding conditions in Me-
mel territory.
83 More Convicted
Besides the men sentenced to
death. SO Nazis had ben convicted
of high treason in connection with
the plot and received sentences
ranging from FIVE years to life i'm
prisonment.
The four men condemned to
death had refused to appeal for
pardons. asserting their innocence.
Their lawyers appealed to Smetona.
The men condemned were Wal
ter Press, Ewald Boil, Lepa and
Heinrich Wainwright. They We're
convicted of the murder of George
Jessutis. also a Nazi of the Memel
territory which, taken from Ger
many. enjoys a measure of auton-
omy under Lithuanian rule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
FIVE WERE HURT
BY EXPLOSION
Cylinder Head Blew Out
To-day in Wool Plant
at Olyneyyille

( Providence, RI, May 1S-(UPl
Five, persons were, burned, two
critically, by escaping steam today
when 30-inch, 200-pound. cylinder
head in the carding department of
the Olneyville Wool Combing COM
pany plant exploded. Thirty-fi five
fellow workers escaped injury. The
injured. all of Providence, were
Frank Grinshell, II, who suffered
second and third degree burns
Laura Rawoski, Is, who suffered
serious: leg. and body burns. and
Emily Zarkowski. 43, Mary An
drewskewich, So, and Mamie La
bouick. 46. All weret aiken to a
hospital where the names of Grim
shell and Miss Rawoski were
placed on the danger list. Late
rites of the church were adminis-
tered to Grinshell, but doctors be-
lieved he would recover.
First aid treatment was admins
istered by a fellow worker, Mrs
Orise Courcey, who applied caron
oil to the injured. Ambulances,
police and firemen conyerged on
the scene soon after the blast, The
explosion hurled the cylinder head
approximately 80 feet in the air.
shattered windows and set of a
sprinkler system which averted
fire. James J. Lister, manager of
the plant. said cause of the explo-
sion could not be determined i'm
mediately.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
ARMED MAN HELD
POLICE AT BAY

New York. May IS - (UP) ~
Police besicged three story
Brooklyn apartment house early
today with tear and smoke bombs.
Gustave Pagnatta, IL, armed with
a shotgun and a saber held them
off for more than two hours. He
finally was captured. Pagnatta,
superintendent of the apartment
house, had an argument with
James De Vino. q tenant.
Pagnatta went for his shot gun.
De Vino called police. Four de-
tectivcs knocked on Pagnata's
door. He fired through 1t. They
sent In riot call. Pagnatta a.
peared on the roof and began fir
ing at police. They hurled smoke
and tear bombs onto the roof un-
III the fumes drove him inside.
A window of his apartment was
broken and a bomb thrown
through. A few minutes later Pag-
malta ran out, shotgun In one
hand, saber In the other. belt
containing IS shells around his
neck. Detectives collared him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
WIN A. ROBBINS
WILL PROVIDES
BIG TRUST FUND
$50, 900 Is Provision Made
for Wife and Children;
Admitted to Probate

Trust funds totaling $4,000
are provided for his wife and
children in the will of the late Will
liam A. Robbins former American
Brass Co. official, according to
the terms of the document ad-
mitted to probate today by Judge
Dennis j. Slavin, Mrs Mabel Rob-
bins, his wife, receives one third in
trust, Miss Eleanor f. Robbins, a
daughter, receives one third, and
two sons, Austin w. and Warren S.
Robbins receive one sitxh, each.
Provisions in the will state that
any of the beneficiaries may can
eel the trusts IL they SO desire, the
purpose in setting up the trusts be-
ing explained as having been done
for convenience.
Bank Is Executor
The Citizens and Manufacturers
National Bank is named executor
and trustee of the estate. The
trustee is directed to disburse the
income and principal of the $17,-
500 trust for Mrs Robbins. as fol-
lows: If Mrs Robbins desires to
use the home at III Chestnut ave-
nue., the trustee is authorized to
allocate the real estate as part of
the amount of the trust. The home
Is to be valued at $4,000 toward
the total trust of s17,500.
If Mrs. Robbins does not wish
to use the home, the trustee has
the right to sell the property and
.-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-05-18
DIONNE HOME IS.
NOT ON MARKET

Callander. Ont. May 1S-tUP)-
Leo Dionne. brother of Olivia Di-
onne, father of the duintuplets, to-
day confirmed reports that the lat
ter had refused an offer of $4,000
annually for the sale of the drab.
frame farmhouse in which the
famous babies were born.
The offer was received from Chi
cago interests who proposed to dis
mantle the house and ship it to
Chicago where 1t would be exhib-
tied, it is said. Those making the
offer guaranteed Dionne $4,000 q
year as long as the house was ex-
hibiteG. A new home was to be
built Ior the Dionnes as part of
the offer.
Olivia and Mrs Dionne, with their
FIVE elder children. still live in the
little house in which the quintu-
plets We're born last May %.
No explanation for the refusal
was given.