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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-22
D. C. MAN Is MISSING,
VIRGINIA POLICE TOLD
George B. Simpson Said to Have
Left Richmond Early
Yesterday.

RICHMOND, Va. September 81
(Pl.-Members of his family reported
to Virginia State police today that
George B. Simpson, AZ. of Washing
ton, was apparently missing between
Washington and Richmond. He left
Richmond at EOS this morning, they
said, to drive to Washington for an
$3.50 engagement but never arrived.
The actual report was made by A. j.
J. Coleman, 4445 @ street. a brother
in-law of the missing man, who came
here from Washington. Simpson had
been staying at hotel here but was
to see his dentist today. State police
broadcast a description of his small
car. Simpson lived with Coleman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-22
$4,000 GEMS STOLEN

NEW YORK, September 81 tP).-
Three robbers held up jewelry store
in broad daylight today at a busy
midtown corner, one block north Of
Grand Central Station and two blocks
east of Fifth avenue, and escaped with
gems estimated at $4,000.
The owner of the shop, Leo Gum
biner. his porter and customer were
bound with picture wire and gagged
while the gunner, young and smartly
dressed, obtained diamonds in the
concerns safe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-22
JUDGE R. W. LECHE
HEADS LONG TICKET
Representative Dear Selected by
Opposition as Candidate
for Governor.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW ORLEANS, September 21.-
Representative Cleveland Dear today
became the anti-Long candidate and
Judge Richard w. Leche was chosen
to head the Long ticket for Governor
of Louisiana in the primary to be
held in January. Dear formally an
nounced, and Leehe emerged from the
Long organization caucus as COM
promise candidate.
In q statement Gov. o. K. Allen
said he had conferred with the lead
ers of the "a parishes of the State
and found that they stood unani-
mously for the man the late Senator
Long wanted for Governor. There
fore, he said the administration would
supporot Leche.
Earl Long, brother of the late Huey
Long, was reported to be the Long
mems selection for Lieutenant-Gov-
enor, Gov. Allen for the United States
Senator and A. P. Tugwell, for State
treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-22
FLORIDANS GET JOBS

Gen. Summerall Sounds Warning
to Jobless From Other States.
JACKSONVILLE September 81 up.
Gen. Charles P. Summerall, chair
man of the Florida Ship Canal Au-
thority, today issued a statement adj
vising the unemployed of other States
not to come to Florida in hopes of
obtaining work on the canal project.
He said that approximately 10000
heads of families were on relief rolls
in Florida and that persons from
other States could not be given work
until this States relief load has been
cared for.
Work on the trans-Florida ship
canal was officially started this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-22
PORTUGAL TO FOLLOW
CONCILIATORY POLICY
Will Seek to Avoid Disturbances
in Europe and Maintain
British Amity.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LISBON. Portugal, September III
Premier Antonio de Oliveira Salazar
commenting on the present interna-
tional situation in the Mediterranean
area. said today the foreign policy of
Portugal will. If possible. be aimed at
an avoidance of European disturb
ances, a maintenance of a British
alliance and an improvement of rela-
lions with Spain"
The British admiralty. it was dis
closed, has requested permission for a
flotilla of British war planes to alight
on the Tagus River and refuel Sep
TENDER "a while en- route to Gibraltar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-22
ST0K0WSKI MAY LEAD
ORCHESTRA IN MOVIES
Makes Intimation at Meeting of
Women, Lending Credence to
Hollywood Report.

BY the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, September 21.-
Leopold Stokowski, enterprising con-
ductor of the Philadelphia Symphony
Orchestra, intimated to a women's
committee on concert ticket sales that
he may lead his men into the field Of
the cinema.
Mentioned as a possible Hollywood
choice for the role of Richard Wagner
in a picture production, Stokowski
lent some credence to the report by
his remark, without actually confirm
ing it.
Il hope that the Philadelphia Or
chestra takes a leading part in the
development of good music in the
movies" he said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-22
PRIMPERS ARE DEFIED
BY NEW TYPE GLASS
Invisible and Non-refecting
Product Held Boon to
Merchandise Display,

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 21.-In-
visible, non-refiecting glass-a boon
to safety, but jolt to vanity-made
its debut in the United States today.
The new glass, developed in Eng
land, first appeared in the show win
dows of fifth avenue jewelry shop
Marcus & Coz.
In addition to enhancing window
displays, the glass was said by its
sponsors to be capable OF DETECTING
glare, such as from the sun in the day
time and from automobile and street
lights at night.
The new glass was acknowledged to
have only one drawback-people can't
stand in front Of it and primp.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-22
LAWYER ASKS 100000
IN maintenance ACTION
Claims Fee for $4,000 Monthly
Settlement in Getty Family
Dispute.

By the Associated Press.
LOS ANGELES, September al
Mrs. Ann Rork Getty, former movie
actress, said today she had accepted
her millionaire husbands "just too
beautiful offer of $4,000 a month
settlement for the support of herself
and their two children.
simultaneously, William H. Neblett,
one of the attorneys representing the
former actress in her divorce action
against Jean Paul Getty, oil operator,
sent letter to Superior Judge Myron
Westover claiming credit for the set
Element and asking a 100000 fee.
Neblett asked a court order direct
ing payment of the fees to his firm
"in order that they may not go to
substituted attorneys for doing the
mere clerical work of putting the
agreement into writing"
Mrs Getty said she saw no reason
why it would be necessary to pay out
ANY large sums for either attorneys
fees or court costs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-22
STUDENT TO PREACH

Raymond Meiners will speak in the
English service at Concordia Lutheran
Evangelical Church this morning.
Mr.. Meiners is studying for the
ministry.
In the German service at 10 am.
Rev. Charles Enders will preach on
spiritual Purposes in the Use Of
Material Things"
The annual homecoming celebra-
ton will be held September ~, in the
fellowship hall.
Glasses for confirmation instruction
will begin Tuesday at AIS pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-22
ROAD BUYS BUS LINE
Santa Fe Acquires Controlling
Interest in Company.

TOPEKA, Kans., September 81
P.-Samuel T. Bledsoe, president of
the Santa Fe Railroad. announced
here today that his company had pur-
chased controlling interest in the
Southern Kansas Stage Lines Co.
The company operated a network
of motor bus and truck lines In Kan
sas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Colo
RADIO. and also owned interests in
other companies operating in Missouri,
Illinois, New Mexico, Arizona and
California.
The Santa Fe. through its affiliate,
the General Improvement Co. pur-
chased $4,000 of the stage line COM
pany's 90,5oo shares of authorized
capital stock at $l4 share, for q
total price Of ss44.ooo. 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-22
COUZENS NEARLY WELL
Physicians Say He Will Soon Be
Able to Go Home.

ROCHESTER, Mimi. September 81
R).-Senator James Couzens has al
most fully recovered from his series Of
operations at Mayo Clinic, physicians
said today, adding he was up and
about and taking his meals out" He
sleeps in the hospital, however. They
said he probably would be able to
leave for his Detroit home late next
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1935-09-22
Jury TO CONSIDER
REPORT ON AUDIT
Pugh to Present Walker
Papers to Probers Con-
vening Tomorrow.
BY STAFF Correspondent of The Star.

ROCKVILLE, Md, September 21.-
Report of the audit allegedly dis
closing irregularities" in the Office
of Montgomery County Treasurer j.
Forest Walker is to be presented to
the grand jury by States Attorney
James H. Pugh when that body con-
venes here Monday.
In addition. "a cases are to be con-
sidered by the jury, which was first
drawn at the March term of Circuit
Court and therefore will be holding
its second session. Josiah w. Jones,
of Olney, president of the Montgomery
County Farm Bureau, is foreman.
Presented by Beard.
Discussing the Walker matter,
States Attorney Pugh today said the
commissioners had submitted the re-
port to him for consideration and
added that he felt the proper thing
for him to do was to present the
entire report to the grand jury.
It is alleged in the report that a
number of properties on which taxes
were delinquent during the 1932-l933
fiscal year had not been advertised
for sale as required by law.
Walker declared when the report
was made public by the commissioners
several months ago that his books
are in order and asserted the &C
cusation that they are not was an
attempt to prevent him from obtain
ing bond so the Fusionists could APP
point member Of their party to his
post.
Eight Larceny Charges.
Eight larceny charges will be in
vestigated by the jury. five of which
are preferred against one colored
man. who was taken into custody
in connection with the recent series
of robberies in Chevy Chase and
Kenwood.
Other cases to be considered in
clude: HOUSEKEEPING, nine; assault
with intent to murder. two; embezzle-
ment. four; statutory. five; assault
with intent to rape. one; false pre-
lenses. one; murder, one; man.
slaughter, one; forgery, one. and per-
jury, one.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-01-24
WeStIand

Frank Dawson has been burning
n lime kiln.
Miss Marie McInturf has not been
SO we'll the last few days.
Raymond James and family spent
Friday evening at Harold Best's
A number have been having grip
and colds.
Carmen Knight and family Of Ava
are visiting at Bert Rouanzoin's.
Mrs. Esther Wood of Amesville
spent last Thursday at Paul Wells
Miss Hope Wells accompanied her
home, staying until Saturday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright were supper
guests Monday at Will McElfresh's.
Mrs. Stella Williams of Chester
hill spent Friday evening at Ray
Blacks.
We were misinformed last week
about Earl Daugherty's moving to
Cleveland. They intended going at
a later date.
Miss Helen Williams spent We'd
nesday night with Misses June and
Jean Miller.
The rain and snow the first OF
the week put more water in Wolf
creek, than for months past.
Miss Bernice Nolan spent last
Friday evening with Mrs. Esther
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-01-24
L Didn't Listen

Bruno Hauptmann has sat for
long hours while handwriting ex-
perts testified that he was the writ
er of IA ransom notes. When ask
ed what he thought of this scien-
tific testimony he answered wearily
and irritably, II didn't listen.''
If Dillinger, lying on the cold
marble slab in the morgue in naked,
unmourned, ignominious death
could have spoken, and were asked
the question, "Why are you here"
he might have replied, "I didn't
listen''
If Alvin Karpis, MA" Baker.
and her son, shot to death when
brought to bay in Oklawaha, Fla,
told the truth in answer to the
question, why this miserable fin
ish to your lives?" they would mur-
mur, eve didn't listen"
If the convicts who slugged the
warden of San Quentin prison in
their burst for freedom, and, now
recaptured, were asked the ques-
tion,. "Why are you now facing the
electric chair?" in their hearts each
would have to confess, II didn't lis
ten
They didn't listen to the teaching
Of their mothers; to the admoni-
tions of school teachers; to the
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-01-24
Stockport Route Two

There will be regular meeting o.
East Windsor grange Friday even
ing, Jan. IS, at 7:30. There will
be work in the first and second de-
grees.
Mrs. Frank -Blackmer entertained
number of ladies at her home Fri
day, with quilting.
Emmett Bole, Jesse Bole and Mr..
and Mrs. Frank BoleJ were called to
Zanesville,J II Monday, by the serious
illness of their sister, Mrs. Hattie
Davis. .u
Miss Evelyn White who has been
i'll with flu, was able to resume her
school at, Hosom's, Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Terry spent
Monday at, Columbus.
Mr. and Mrs. Denzil Frame and
daughter Betty Lou of Philo were
Sunday guests at the home of Mr..
Arthur Hosom.
Twila, little daughter of Carl
Rippey and wife. who has been i'll
with cold, is improving.
Mrs. Eli Robinson will entertain
number of her friends Friday,
with quilting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Moore and
Miss Virgie Patterson attended the
funeral services of Mrs. Moore's S
grandmother. Mrs. Louisa Oldaker,
Monday.
Mrs Carl Moore spent Monday
at the home of her mother, Mrs.
Mary Patterson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Miller Of
Xenia spent few days last week
at their farm here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Hambel were
guests Sunday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Lizzie Rhinebarger.
Frank Rhinebarger and aunt,
Mrs. Caroline Denny, spent Tuesday
at New Lexington.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-01-24
POrterSVille

Mrs. M. o. Smith remains in poor
health.
Revival services are still being
held at the Portersville NJ. E.
church
Attend Henry Longstreth Funeral
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Longstreth
and son Myron attended the funeral
of the formers brother, Henry
Longstreth, at Pataskala.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. G. Earles are
much better, after severe attack
of grip.
Mrs. Lincoln SidwelI is spending
several days with her daughter Mrs
Nellie Clarkson, near Deavertown.
Mrs. Chas. Huffman who has
been quite ill with kidney trouble,
is some better.
Frank Breese who has been on
the sick list the past four weeks, is
somewhat improved, but still unable
to attend his work.
Mrs. M r. Hearing is still i'm
proving, after several weeks ILL
ness.
VIM. Taylor who has been in
poor health the past several months,
is not so well.
The Crooks children who have
whooping cough, are getting along
very nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Bolyard
have named their new daughter
Joyce Jean.
Mrs. J. E. Sidwell and son Theo-
dore returned home Monday, after
a few days visit with relatives in
West Virginia.
Theodore, little son of Mr.. and
Mrs T. R. Sidwell, has been i'll, but
is better.
Marjorie Taylor is still suffering
with sinus trouble.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-01-24
HopewelI

Mrs. Carl Hosom spent the week
end with her aunt, Mrs. Della Scott,
of McConnelsville
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Bankes of
Wolf Creek, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Toll
bert and Anna Bingham of Malta,
were callers at c. E. Newburn's,
Sunday afternoon.
Wayne Wilson of Macarthur spent
Saturday night with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. d. L. Wilson.
Mr.. and Mrs Raymond Hosom
and children Joan and Ray and Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Ellis spent Thurs
day evening at Charlie Miller's.
r. w. Griest attended the fu-
neral of his uncle. James Raney, at
Wolf Greek, Sunday afternoon. ~.
Dorothy Geddes of Tabor is
working at j. A. Bumps ~@
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Erwin were
dinner guests week ago Sunday at
Rose Tracy's. se
Stanley, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark Strahl, Charlie Miller and
Mrs. j. A. Bump are on the sick
list.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Best were
Sunday guests OF A. w. Abel and
family, of McConnelsville.
Mrs. G. r. Drake entertained
Sunday with birthday dinner, for
her husband, whose birthday was
Monday. A fine dinner was served
at the noon hour, cafeteria style
Those present to enjoy the occasion
were Mrs. May Drake, MIR. and Mrs
Clyde McElfresh and children Eva.
Fay, Amy, Robert and Lois, Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Ellis, and Mr.. and Mrs.
c. F. Drake and son Carlton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dale Miller and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Dalton
Miller of Morganville, spent one day
last week with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Charlie Miller
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-01-24
Blind Poet Remembered

Two hundred years ago the follow
ing interesting Item appeared in Lon
don Notes and Queries: Several Cen
tlemen of Diftinction who were init
mately acquainted with the late cele-
brated Mr.. Milton the Poet, are about
rafting a Contribution for erecting a
ftately Monument in Weftminfter-Ab-
bey, in Token Of Memory to TO great
Man; it's faid it is to be perform'd
by Mr.. Risbrack, who has made the
choiceft Monuments in that Cathedral,
and truly deferyes the Rank of Chief
Of the Modern Artifts in the like Per-
formances."
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-01-24
PennsvilIe

Jerry Nemwan who recently re-
turned from Oklahoma, has been in
a very serious condition. Although
he is some improved, he is still a
very sick boy.
A two weeks protracted meeting
closed Sunday evening, with several
new members, by conversion and by
letter
Mrs. Emma Barkhurst and Ann
Davis are still improving.
Mr.. and Mrs Merlyn Maynard
and four children were Sunday din
ner visitors Of her brother, w. II.
Calland, and family, of McConnels-
Vile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curt McInturf and
two children spent Sunday with
John McInturf and family.
Mrs. Eva Martin and son Har-
Ian of Stewart were over Sunday
visitors of relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Anderson en-
tertained with Sunday dinner hon
oring their daughter Frances
birthday, which occurred on the
preceding day: Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald
Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Earl An
derson and son, Mildred Reed Har
Ian Martin and Freda, Golda and
Mary Grace Anderson.
Born Sunday morning to Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester Brown of Amesville
vicinity, (nee Hazel Henery) an
eight and one-half pound son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Williams and
son Dana, and Mr.. and Mrs. G.. S.
Hiatt were after church visitors of
Mr.. and Mrs c.. H. Benjamin, of
McConnelsvilIe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otho Jones and SON
and Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Embree and
daughter of McConnelsville spent
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. John
Lantz
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Kennard and
Fred Kennard entertained Friday
evening with a party, the Forestry
department from Caldwell and New
Lexington Bridge and dancing
were enjoyed. Those present were
Supt. and Mrs. Irwin Saveson, Mr..
and Mrs Crawford, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sillner, Mr. and Mrs. Tom, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stowe and Mr.. Satchel and
Mr.. Pontius of Caldwell; Supt. and
Mrs. Perish, Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker
and daughter, Mr.. Zimmerman, Mr..
Fisher, and Mr.. Davis of New Lex
ington: John Beckwith, Malcolm
Cheadle, Doris Carr and Juda
Trout.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-01-24
Page Five
Funeral OF James Raney

Funeral services for James Raney
whose death occurred at Long
Beach, Calf, were held Sunday at
Wolf Greek church, and burial was
made at Wolf Creek cemetery.
Mr.. Raney who had reached the
age of 50 years, had been away from
Morgan county 80 years or more.
He was formerly engaged in farm
ing in this county, and was car
penter by trade. His first wife was
Lucy Williams of Ringgold. OF
their ten children, FIVE survive. VS.
second wjfe's maiden n:me was
White. The third wife Who So
wives was a California woman. Nr.
Raney's parents were Robot al
Rebecca Raney, pioneer settle rf
the Wolf Creek neighborhood. BIT
one member of that family is nov
living, George Raney, whose hofae
is in Long Beach, California.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-01-24
Queer Highway Motor sccidea- +

Six outstanding odd accidents in
volving Ohio motorists were report
ed by the traffic department Of the
state highway department. for the
week ending Jan. IL. to Highway
Director John Jaster, jr
Near Dayton. a car ran off the
road and started down ditch. One
Of the passengers leaned out the
window to see what was going on.
He leaned too far and caught his
face on a barbed wire fence. It re-
quired forty stitches to close pain
ful cuts he received
Steamed auto car windows caus-
ed a Marietta motorist to drive on
the wrong side of the road and ul
timately collide with another car.
The motorist was injured and bis
car damaged to the amount of $3.50.
On the Belmont county hillside, a
large stone became loosened and
rolled down onto the roadway in
time to wreck a passing car.
Odd accidents resulting in fires
were also numerous during the
week. A Van Vert resident receiy-
ed a report that his home was on
fire. Leaping into his car he dash
ed for home, forgetful of the icy
condition of the roads over which
he was travelling. The car skidded
and left the road and he was crit
ically injured.
Skidding from the road near
Fremont, car ran into the front OF
a house and set fire to the dwelling.
Prompt action by the owner of the
dwelling however saved the house
and automobile from serious fire
damage.
Dame Fate saved the life of Bul-
Ter county motorist Driving along.
the road, he suddenly stopped for
some insignificant purpose. No
sooner had he stopped than the car
heater burst into flames and burn
ed the car completely. @t
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-01-24
BANKS AIDING
HOUSING PLAN
Bankers Head Local Commit
tees and National Association
Officers Organize Country
Wide Assistance

NEW YORK.-W Within eight weeks
of the Inauguration of the home mod.
ernization and repair campaign, loans
made by banks and other lending insti-
tutions were running at the rate OF over
$30,000,000 a mon h, says Banking"
published by the American Bankers
Association. For every dollar put out
In the way Of loans, the building trades
reported from two to five dollars in
cash contracts as a result of the cam
paign, it adds.
"At the end of the first week in Octo-
ber, 6,714 commercial banks and l,345
other loan institutions had made con-
tracts with the Government under the
loan guaranty or loan insurance pro.
visions of the law to cover their ad.
vances," it says. about 400 banks
week were coming into the system"
The Federal Housing Administration
has divided the country into districts,
each being covered by regional or
district director and with him is asso-
ciated liaison officer of the American
Bankers Association and similar Of
fcer representing the United States
Building and Loan Association League.
On each community committee there is
at least one outstanding banker or
inancier to act as treasurer in raising
money and carrying on the financial
work of the local organization. In many
Of the local organizations bankers head
the entire movement and are largely re-
sponsible for the success OF the local
campaign. A leading part has also been
taken by local industrialists and mer-
chants.
Bank Resources in the Movement
The 6,714 commercial banks which
had been brought into the housing CAM
paign by formal agreement with the
Government had resources of $34,250.-
100000, or roughly Is per cent OF the
total resources Of all commercial banks
In the United States.
Robert V. Fleming, of Washington,
ID. c., the first vice president OF the
association, has been in charge OF the
work of that organization in bringing
the support of bankers throughout the
country to the Federal Housing Admin
istration's repair and modernization
program.
"The National Housing Act did not
create a new Government lending
agency but rather established policy
whereby private lending agencies were
enabled to make loans to worthy bor-
rowers which were guaranteed by the
Government to take the place OF the
endorsement or collateral which banks
would otherwise have had to require
before accepting paper Of this type
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1935-01-24

warning voices of the Bible; to the
exhortation of the preacher; to the
whisperings of conscience; to the
silent remonstrances furnished by
the tragic examples of thousand
transgressors who had preceded
them, and whose fate demonstrated
even to fools that There is a way
that seemeth right unto man, but
the ends thereof are the ways Of
DEATH
Are you tempted to crime, young
man? Remember these mournful
words of Hauptmann, 81 didn't lis
ten. columbus Dispatch.