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The Washington times., 1936-11-24
ALEXANDRIANS
LAG IN CHEST
DONATIONS

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Nov. "a.
With the official deadline tonight,
Alexandria city was today more
than $4,000 short of filling the
quota of $4,000 set by the United
Charities of Alexandria as the
minimum amount needed to ad-
minister relief here during the
coming year.
Only 435 persons have contrib
uted to the local cause to date,
j. Aubrey Matter, chairman of
the organization, announced today
in making an appeal to the people
of Alexandria to bring in their
contributions today.
Pointing out the city's popula-
tion is now $4,000, Mr.. Matter
explained that if every citizen of
the city averaged a contribution
of only IS cents the drive would
go well over it's quota.
Less Than $4,000
The amount collected to date,
less than $4,000, is less than half
of what had been collected up
to the same period last year, de-
spite the fact that last years
quota was only $4,000, as COM
pared to this years quota OF
$4,000.
Commenting on the contribu-
tions made to date, Mr.. Matter
pointed out that Alexandrians en-
ployed in Washington had con-
tributed more than those en-
ployed in Alexandria; that the
Washington stores had contri-
buted more than the local mer-
chants, and that the largest con-
tribution made to date was given
by a Washington department
store, woodward and Lothrop,
which came through with a 5000
gift.
The Alexandria Dairy Products
Co., Inc, and it's employees have
donated 100 per cent Of it's quota
of $110, and employees of the local
post office have also filled their
quota.
Officials Discouraged
These figures, officials Of the
local drive pointed out, are very
discouraging to date in the face
of the fact that more solicitors
are working in the city this year
than were last year, and that busi-
ness generally is much better.
Alexandrians making contribu-
tions up to the same period last
year totaled 1900 against this
years 435.
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fare until he joined the A.F.G.E.
as an active employe.
Whitsey's first task with the A.
F. G.. E. was as executive assistant
to E. Claude Babcock. where he
served for more than year. Upon
the election of Colonel Stengle to
the presidency he was shifted to
the post of D. C. organizer be-
cause of his wide Capital expert
ence and acquaintance with D. C.
folk. He is also secretary of the
District of Columbia Department
of the A. F.. G. E. and an active
member of the Monday Evening
Club.
Is New Yorker
Mrs. Kysar is a product of
Watertown, N. Y. who attended
Hunter College after graduation
from high school and has lived in
Washington for the past five
years.
She entered the Government
service as a stenographer with the
Coast and Geodetic Survey unit
of the Commerce Department, but
was offered an appointment with
the A. F. G. E. approximately ID
months ago and promptly &C.
cepted. Comely, and quiet by ma
ture, she is one of the most ef.
ficient workers in the national Of
flee, according to those in charge.
The Washington times., 1936-11-24
Keystone Democrats
To Celebrate Dec. }

Pennsylvania Democrats will
gather at a dinner in the May
flower Hotel, December 8, at 7
p. M, to celebrate the recent vic
tory in Uhe Keystone State of
Senator Joseph F. Guffey, Cover
nor George H. Earle, and Chair
man David L. Lawrence.
Those expected to attend will
include Postmaster General James
A. Farley, Lawrence w. Chip"
Robert, w. Forbes Morgan, of New
Hampshire, Nellie Tayloe Ross,
Director of the Mint, and Jesse H.
Jones, Director of the R.F.C.
The program will include ma
tionally known radio and screen
The Washington times., 1936-11-24

SCHENECTADY-5:35 p. M
Short-Wave Mail Bag. W2XAF,
31.4 M, 9.53 meg.
ROME-6 p. M.-News in Eng
lish. 2RO, 31.1 m. 9.63 meg.
BERLIN-6 p. M.-German Folk
Songs for the Lutte. DJD, 25.4 M,
lit meg.
LONDON $3.50 P. M.-"Impe-
rial Affairs" talk by H. v. Hod.
son. GSP, 1876 m, 1881 meg;
GSD, 25.5 m, 1l.75 meg; Csc,
31.3 M, 9.58 meg.
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LONDON-7:25 p. M.-Variety
Feature. GSD, 25.5 M. 11.75 meg;
Csc, Alb M. 9.58 meg.
CARA $3.50 P. M.-The
Continentals. YV2RC, SIT M,
So meg.
WINNIPEG-9 P. Mat the
Head Table, and variety.
CRCX, 49.2 m, 600 meg; CJRO,
48.7 m, 6.15 meg; CJRX, 25.6 m,
11.72 meg.
BERLIN-9:15 p. Might
Music. DJD, 25.4 m, 11.77 meg.
PARIS-1O:2O P. M.-News in
English. TPA-4, 25.6 M, 11.72 meg.
The Washington times., 1936-11-24
GEN. KENNEDY
TO BE BURIED
ATARLINGT0N

Burial tomorrow in Arlington
National Cemetery with full mill
tary honors will be accorded Maj.
Gen. Chase Wilmot Kennedy, u. s.
A, retired, who died yesterday
after brief illness in Walter
Reed General Hospital. Services
will be conducted at 2 o'clock in
Fort Myer Chapel by Chaplain
Ralph c. Deibert.
A resident of Washington for
the past 13 years, he was born in
Portsmouth, Ohio, in 1859; and
was a graduate of the United
States Military Academy, at West
Point, in 1888, and the Army War
College here.
Shortly after serving as captain
with the Third Infantry in Cuba
during the Spanish-American war,
he commanded a provisional COM
pany in an expedition against the
Chippewa Indians at Lake Leech,
Mich. In 1904 he was promoted
to the rank of major, and after
serving in the Philippine Islands
as adjutant general, Department
Of Mindanao, he returned to the
United States where he was de.
tailed as adjutant general, Depart
ment Of Missouri, until 1910.
Promoted to lieutenant colonel
In 1911, he commanded regiment
on the Mexican border in 1914.
Shortly later he was transferred
to the General Staff, War Depart
ment, and remained until the
outbreak of the World War.
After commanding two training
camps in this country, he was sent
to France in December, 1917, as a
major general, National Army, on
an observation tour. Two months
later he returned to the United
States to make his report, and
shortly after returned again to
France, this time in command of
the Eighty-fifth Division.
Upon his return to this country
in 1919, Major General Kennedy
was detailed in the office of the
Chief of Staff here, and in 1922
he was retired after 40 years
service with the rank of brigadier
general. In 1880 he was promoted
to major general, retired.
His widow, Mrs. Elizabeth j.
Kennedy, of 1914 Connecticut Ave.
N. w., survives.
The Washington times., 1936-11-24
JOHN THOMAS McGIvERN

Requiem mass will be celebrated
tomorrow morning at $50 o'clock
in the Shrine of the Sacred Heart
Church for John Thomas McGiv-
ern. %. sales representative of the
Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company, who
died yesterday after long illness
at his residence, 1886 Northamp-
ton St. N. w. Interment will be
in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Associated with the biscuit COM
pany for the past six years, he was
formerly employed at the Car
negie Library here. A member of
the National Radio Institute, he
was active in church work in the
Sacred Heart parish as member
Of the Holy Name Society.
Surviving Mr.. McGivren is his
widow, Mrs. Ursula Dove McGiv-
ern: three daughters, Jean, Jacque-
ly and Joan McGiven; a son,
John T. McGivren, jr.; three sis
tiers, the Misses Helen, Regina and
Evelyn McGivern, and two
brothers, Francis and Raymond
McGivern.
The Washington times., 1936-11-24

CAROLINE OCKERSHAUSEN
Mrs. Caroline Ockershausen,
78, of $50 L st. N. w., who died
Sunday after a short illness in
Sibley Hospital, will be buried to-
morrow afternoon in Prospect
Hill Cemetery. Services will be
held in her late residence at 2
o'clock.
The widow of William Ocker-
shausen, cigar manufacturer, she
was born in Baltimore. She had
been a resident of Washington
since early childhood.
Surviving are eight daughters,
Mrs. Lottie Walthers, Mrs. Nett1e
Foster, Mrs. Clara Vogelsburger,
Mrs. Anne Maxwell, Mrs. Mary
Bonds, Mrs. Louise Christ, Mrs.
Grace Riley, and Miss Florence
Ockershausen; three sons, Charles,
Edward, and William OckerShau-
sen. and II grandchildren.
The Washington times., 1936-11-24

CLARENCE w. DE KNIGHT
Funeral services will be con-
Quoted tomorrow afternoon in the
Hines Funeral Home for Clarence
Woods DeKnight, SO, prominent
Washington attorney, who died
Sunday night after an attack of
pneumonia in Garfield Memorial
Hospital. Interment will be in
Rock Creek Cemetery.
Born in Rocky Mount, Va, he
came to washington as a boy,
with his parents. A graduate of
old Columbian College, he received
a LIB degree in 1891, LIN. in
1892, and master Of Patent Law
in 1896.
AS private secretary to the late
Senator Arthur P. German, of
Maryland, and to the Senate Com
mitee on Naval Affairs, Mr.. De
Knight practiced before the United
States Court of Claims, the Su-
preme Court of the United States,
International Claims Commissions
and Executive Department of the
government.
Prominent in both washington
and New York society, he was a
member of the American Society
of international Law, Interna-
tional Law Association, American
Law Institute, American Bar Asso-
citation, Navy League of the United
States, U. S. Chamber of Com
merce, American Chamber Of
Commerce in France, Interna-
tional Chamber of Commerce and
the National Aeronautic Associa-
ton.
Active in fraternal circles, he
was thirty-second degree Mason,
and a member of Phi Kappa Psi
and Phi Delta Phi fraternities. In
Washington he was member Of
the Aero Club. Washington Golf
and Country Club and the Riding
and Hunt Club.
Mr.. DeKnight, a bachelor, lived
at the Shoreham Hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
Red Cross RoU Call Donations

With only two more days to go, the annua Roll Call of the Wa terbury Chapter, American Red Gross, today showed total returns of $2,SS7.2S. The roll call ends on Thanksgiving day. '
 Red Gross workers began the final phase of their drive today, hoping that the total returns will be substantially swelled before Thursday night.
 The report up to today follows:
 Mattatuck Mfg. O., $S4.80; Hincks Bros. & Co.,, S4.00; II. S. Chase Dispensary, $500; Wash ingt0n school, $2.OO: Wilson school $S; Abbott school S7; Well ton school $2; Webster school, SIC; Columbia Blvd. (even to 1851, Miss Katherine Newton, canvas ser, S7; Euclid avenue, (under 100 Mrs. Walter Hubbard, SIS; Chest- nut avenue, (Johnson to Ridge wood, exclusive of block), Miss Elizabeth HOadley, canvasser, $23 Country Club road, Miss Mildred Harmon, canvasser, $52; Gaffney place, Park place, Mrs. Hugh Corcorsn. canvasscr, $4; Frost read extension, Mrs. Leslie Coley, canvasser, $l2; Highland avenue, (Fox to Chipman). Mrs. Conner Lewis, canvasser, $6; Wo0dlawn terrace, No. 43 to 16S, Miss Ruth Sperry, canvasser. $l225; Bucks Hill, Mrs. R. J. Eggleston,, can- vasser, $l6; Waterbury Druggists Association. $25; Linden street. Miss Mary O'NellI, canvasser, $l6; mail subscriptions, $26; office subscriptions, $2; Monsignor Slo- cum Branch, Ancient Order of Hibcrnians, $l0 Emerson H. Lis- cum Camp No. 12, U. S. Spanish War Veterans SIG; Ansantawae Encampment No. 20, I. 0. o. F., S5. Total returns to date, $2,- Ss7.2s.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
TRAIN SERVICE
 OVER HOLIDAY
New Haven Road to Oper- ate 800 Extra Coaches;
 Record Expected

The New Haven railroad is anti cipating a near-record volume of Thanksgiving travel this week by New England residents bound to outside points and by residents of other states homeward bound for New England to enjoy this impor- tant Yankee holiday.
 The New Haven passenger traffic department reports the addition of much extra equipment to take care of the tremendous holiday passen- ger volume. More than 491 extra day coaches have been assigned to service throughout the New Haven system, enough to take care of up- wards of 42,000 extra coach passen- gers, and 275 Pullman cars have been assigned, sufficient to carry more than 1000 Pullman pas sengers.
 This extra equipment will be em- ployed on Wednesday, Thursday Thanksgiving, Friday and Sunday, In addition, Q normal volume of train travel Is expected on Satur- day.
 New Haven traffic experts be- lieve that this large movement of holiday train travel is largely due to the desire of the travelling public to avoid the delay and danger oi congested highway travel on this important occasion. It is also felt that the low coach and Pullman fares, which have been greatly re- duced from last years prices, arc helping to make this Thanksgiving train travel reach these unusual proportions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24

Belief that Q disruption of the present regime of Germany, If 1t were probable or possible, would have no effect on the German persecution of the Jews, was expressed by Rev. Dr. Richard Enrich of St. Johns Episcopal church in addressing mem- bers of the Beth-El Mems club last night. Dr. Enrich explained that there has always been bitter feel ing against the Jews by the Ger mans, that Hitler had not created 1t but simply made use of 1t. In spite of the recent German Italian alli- ance Dr. Enrich expressed the opin- ion that Mussolini would not be like ly to follow the lead of Hitler in the pressure of Jews.
 Bankruptcy Looms
 An opinion that Hitlerism will lead inevitably to bankruptcy or war in the not-too- iistant future was pre- sented by he speaker who has studied for several years in Germany. A marked decrease has been noted in the number of theological students in most universities, he said. He re- marked that the most learned and established professors were giving way to the fanatic Hitlerites.
 The extent of the rearming pro- gram which exists today in Germany
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
DOROTHY GREER
 LECTURES HERE
Women Voters Hear Talk on Unemployment Com.
 pensatiOn Law

A comprehensive explanation of the three main divisions of the Social Security Act was given to the Waterbury League of Women Voters this morning at a special meeting in Mattatuck Hall by Miss Louise Griffith, a member of the educational division of the Social Security board in Washingon.
 An explanation of the proposal of Governor Wilbur Cross in con- nection with the unemployment compensation division of the law in Connecticut was given by Miss Dorothy Greer of Hartford, execu- tive secretary of the Connecticut League of Women Voters.
 The talk on the states unemploy- ment compensation program was of special interest for at one of the two hearings in connection with this division the Connecticut League of Women Voters was represented by Miss Florence Harrison. At the hear ing Miss Harrison said the league has supported the unemployment compensate idea in the state for years and now urges passage of the act in the state Legislature.
 Miss Griffith explained the act from Q national viewpoint, delving into the old age pension, the fed. eral aid to widows and orphans and the relevant branches of this division, and the unemployment compensation plans of the various states. She stressed federal aid to crippled, orphans, aged and blind.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
Hawthorne Lodge

Mary Jane Carey was elected to the ofiice of president of Pride of Hawthorne lodge, Daughters of St. George, at a meeting held last evening in Lord Kitchener post hall.
 Others chosen were: Vice-presi- dent, Emma Sasso; first conduc- tor, Ada Ferguson; second con- ductor, Florence Albon; financial secretary, Gertrude Foley; record- ing secretary, Margaret Mitchell; treasurer, Gladys Fox; chaplain, Alice Hole; inside guard, Mabel Gardner; outside guard; Mathilda Robertson; trustee, Annie Warren; pianist, Florence Thorne. Ellen White and Myrtle Albon were chosen to the sick committee.
 Plans were made to have Q Christmas tree party in conjunc- ton with the Sons of St. George to be held Tuesday, December 22nd t Lord Kitchner post hall. The State School of Instruction will be held In Bridgeport on Tuesday, December lst. Members will leave at l0:30 o'clock in the morning, place of departure to be announced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
RELYEA TRIAL IS RECESSED TODAY
Counsel Argues Over Changes in Claims of
 WOman's Suit

Following 8 morning of inactivity while counsel argued over changes in claims in the suit of Lillian Rel yea against the Pacific Fire Insur- ance Company and The General Auto Sales Corporation of Hartford, trial was finally resumed ct about 12:40 only to be recessed again at 1 o'clock for lunch.
 Judge John A. Cornell in superior court will hear further evidence in the case this afternoon. The plain tiff claims her car was destroyed by fire with Q resultant loss of s2,200 for which she was offered Q com- plete settlement of $500 by the inc surance company. The case is ex. pected to last today and the best part of tomorrow.
 The question of whether a policy holder may collect more than the market value of Q car destroyed by fire has arisen in the case. !
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
WEST SIDE A. C.'S
 AIDING INJURED

Players of the West End Athletic Club football team who were in- jured during the past strenuous sea- son will benefit from the proceeds of an entertainment and dance to be held at Buckingham hall on Thursday evening, December 17th. Music during the evening will be provided by Mickey Lange's swing orchestra. Plans are in progress at this time for the arrangement of a varied and interesting entertain ment which when completed in every detail will include the leading performers in the city and out of town talent. Nicholas Zappone, prominent in young Italian circles of the city, will act as master of ceremonies.
 The committee in charge consists of Michael Lombardo, Nicholas Zap pone, James DelCroce, and James Daverso.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
"Nosey Case"

A bite In the nose, which has allegedly permanently disiigured him Is named as the chief basis of the suit of Luigi Albino against Raffaele Romaniello, which Is being heard by Judge Edward J. Finn and . jury In common pleas court.
 Alblno seeks to. recover $500 from Romaniello for an alleged assault by the latter which is said to have taken place February 12, 1886. It is claimed that the defendant as- saulted the plaintiff, bit his nose, and bruised his eye. The plaintiff also claims he suffered . sprained back and is badly frightened as . result Of the alleged attack. At- torney Ralph 0. Coppeto repre- sents Albino with Attorney Joseph F. Alishausky for Che defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
High School Notes
CROSBY

CROSBY
 The Crosby Art club, directed by Miss Edith Patten of the faculty, met this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Occupations Club
 Members of the Occupations club, directed by Roy Walch of the fac'il- ty, visited the county court house on Kendrick avenue today at ? o'clock. At a recent meeting of the Occu- pations club three delegates were chosen for the state conference Of older boys, which will be sponsored by the local Y. M. c. A. on Decem- Der 4 and s. Those named were Arthur Buckman, Alphee Frigon and Maurice Gagnon.
 Ticket Sale
 At the close of school yesterday the ticket sale contest between Cros- by and Wilby for the annual foot ball game between the two schools was: Crosby, 180; Wilby. 100.
 Argus Stan
 It was announced at the school this morning that the Argus will be distributed tomorrow, there being no school on Friday. the orig inal date set for the release of the next issue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
VISITING ARTISTS
 PRESENT CLASSICS

Nearly two hundred persons were in attendance rt Davenport hall last night to see Q most interesting pro- gram of sketches from three differ ent periods of the drama offered by Vera Lodsay and Bjoran Koefoed, both of the Nsw York stage. The two ar lists were presented by the Wat erbury Civic Theater. Inc, and were introduced to the audience by James Furness, local director of the Water. bury players.
 The two visiting performers gave the balcony scene from "Romeo and Juliet" and the nunnery scene from Hamlet" by William Shakespeare; a scene from Sheriden's comedy, "school for Scandal" and two scenes from Ibsen's "Ghcsts." the last being very well received by the audience. All the scenes were realis- tically portrayed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
Italian SisterhoOd

Plans were discussed for the annu,.l Christmas party of the Italian Sisterhood on Dec. 14 at Moose hall at a meeting last night in Moose hall. President Mrs. Joseph Pernatozzi presided. A grab bag will be the feature of the affair.
 Mrs. Minnie Marinaro is chair man of the arrangements com- mittee, assisted by several mem bers of the society.
 A minstrel show sometime in January will be staged by the sisterhood. A rehearsal will be held tonight under the direction of John Sforza and every mem Der of the cast is requested to be present at room 60, Buckingham building.
 Any other member desiring to participate in the minstrel is asked to communicate with Nicholas Zappone. interloctor and casting director, at tonight's re- hearsal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
HOLY NAME CARD
 PARTY TONIGHT
Earbenders and Bankers Grill Teams Clash in
 Lyceum Feature

Eighteen "45" teams will compete In the annual Thanksgiving card party of the Holy Name Society ol st. Patrick's parish tonight at Ly- ceum hall. Included in the tourna- ment will be a special match game featuring the teams of the Bankers Grill, coptained by Commissioner Patrick Cronan and the Washington Park Community Club Earbenders, led by Thomas Conway. Neither team has been defeated and untold of glory hinges on the result. Both floors of the building will be used tonight to accommodate the expected large crowd.
 After the play has been term mated. prizes will be awarded to high scoring teams and to winners at bridge, whist, pinochle and rummy tables. Refreshments will be in order.
 Teams expected to participate are St. Francis Xavier. Captain John Phelan; The Washington Hill A. C., Captain Thomas Walsh; The Bankers Grill, Patrick Cronan; St. Margaret's, Richard Baldwin; St. Johns of Watertown, Michael Eus- tace: two teams from the Sacred Heart. explained by John Martin and Andrew Geary; The Irish American Social Club Auxiliary, Mrs. Joseph Blum; The Earbenders, Thomas Conway; Immaculate Con- ception, Thomas O'Connor; Royal Neighbors, Mrs. John Lynch; St. Anthony's of Prospect. Harry Coughlin; The Fire Department, Patrick Lynch: 57th Division A. O, H. Auxiliary. Mrs. John Bresnaham: St Thomas, Bernard Burns: City Yards, Jerry Shanahan: Blessed Sacrament, Thomas Lawlor: and St. patrick's, Francis Fitzgerald.
 Thomas Fitzmaurice, president of ths Holy Name Society. is commit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
Inventory

An estate of $e,e6O.A6 was left by the late Andy B. Benson, of Mlddlebury, according to an inventory of assets filed with Judge Dennis '. Slsvin in pro- bate court today.
 Real estate in Middiebury owned by Mr. Benson Is vaued at $7,50O. An account at the Naugstuck Savings B . nk amounts to $l,SS2.9l. A deposit 1t the Union and New Haven Trust O., amounts tU $12.se. A deposit at the Merchcants Trust O., totals $54.80.
 Other items In tho estate inc clude . COW, valued at $50; furniture, valued at S75, and farming implements, valned at 75.
 MT. BenyOn died Nov. 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
WIDELY KNOWN :.
 AUTHOR IS DEAD


 Worcester, Mass, Nov. 24-(UP)-. Mrs. Annie M. Marble, 72, widely known author and lecturer, died al her home yesterday after a long illness.
 A native of Worcester, she was a descendant of Harvard colleges first president, Henry Dunster. She grad- uated from Smith College in 1886 Mrs. Marble wrote and published many books and lectured before women's clubs throughout New England, and at Philadelphia, Washington and Pittsburgh.
 She served as president of the Worcester Woman's Club, the Presi- dents Club of Massachusetts, Feder- ation of Women's Clubs and Mas sachusetts College Clubs. She also
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-11-24
ALPHAS TO HEAR
 DR. STETTBACHER

The Senior Alphas have secured Dr. H. J. Stettbacher, one of the foremost physicians of the state, to give one of his very interesting talks at the clubs next meeting to be held this Wednesday, p. m. at the Central "Y". This will be on open forum and the general pub lie is invited.
 At the clubs last meeting. the final plans for social to be held this Saturday, were discussed and agreed upon. It was decided to al- low each member to bring one couple with him. There will be dancing and refreshments will be served.