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The Washington times., 1937-04-22

With 13 members Of the House
District Committee absent from
their weekly meeting yesterday
Inauguration Of a probe of public
utility laws was delayed another
week.
Representative Everett Dirksen,
who proposed an investigation Of
laws governing public utility op-
erations here, raised a point of no
quorum after he met opposition
to his plans.
The Washington times., 1937-04-22
I KIDNAP, ROB
LIQUOR DEALER

Kidnapped by two colored thugs,
Grayer williams, proprietor Of a
liquor store at 1885 U st. N. W.,
was driven around the city for
several hours early today, then
robbed of $148 and his car.
Williams was entering his car
after closing the store for the
night when the thugs stepped up
with drawn pistols and followed
him into the car.
Finally they made him drive
into the Soldiers Home grounds
where they robbed him. forced
him out of the machine and
drove away.
Mrs. Geraldine Pratt of Win
ston-Salem, N. c., a guest at a
downtown hotel reported the theft
of a diamond and a platinum
wrist watch valued at $500.
Grace Omshundo Of 1924 Sixth
st. S. W., reported her purse con-
tanning $40 was snatched by a
colored youth.
virginia Baker of 1701 Twen-
tieth st. N. W., reported three
white youths snatched her purse
containing 81 as she was walking
near her home.
julie Gordon of Chicago re-
ported the theft of clothing valued
at $3.50 from his car parked at
North Capitol and M Streets.
The Washington times., 1937-04-22
Hits Live Wire, Dies

TOWNSVILLE, Mich, April %
GN.SO.-Burdell Wolfe, 20, was
electrocuted today when the boom
on a steam shovel on which he
was working knocked down an
11,000-volt wire at a gravel pit
here.
The Washington times., 1937-04-22

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emit Quest starting Monday In The WASH
inRtOn Times,
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1937-09-23
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-14
Major League
Standings

"Games behind leader.
Yesterdays Results
Washington, 10; Chicago, 3.
Detroit, 4; Boston, 0.
New York, 4; St. Louis, 3.
Philadelphia at Cleveland-ratn.
? 5,5. TOday's Games
Cleveland at Chicago.
Detroit at st. Louis.
Others mot scheduled.
TYnNAI EUAGTIT
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-14
PREAKNESS DOPE
FOR TURF
FANS

TomOrrOw's Preakness at Pim-
licO, Baltimore, Nd, for three
year-Olds Is scheduled to be run
at 5:45.
The winner will receive the
famous WoOdlawn Vase, a sym
Dol of victory since 1870, when
q horse by that name won the
first event.
War Admiral, Kentucky Derby
winner last Saturday, Is a favor.
tie at s to 3.
The Preakness will be broad
cast BY Glenn Mccarthy, Wash
ingtOn Times Handicapped, over
Station WMAL, here.
PimIicO may be reached by
either the Baltimore and Ohio
or Pennsylvania railroads to the
heart Of Baltimore, and thence
by bus, street car or taxicab.
Motorists from Washington
may take the Baltimore BOule-
ward at Monroe Street mont.
gOmery Ward Co., large white
building at left. Turn left at
Monroe Street until Glen Falls
Parkway is reached. Turn right
one block to Pennsylvania Ave
niue and then left on Pennsyl-
vania Avenue follow car tracks,
to Pi8m1ic0.
All Preakness visitors are ad-
vised to leave early and arrive
early In order to avoid c0nges-
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-14

ROsslyn's rOllicking rOustGbOut,
Gait Davis, WashingtOn's fore
most marbleShOOter Of decade
ago, ''busts" forth with the fol-
lowing fractions facts It's
about his gels" bless the lovely
dears Lucy Rose, Blanche
WOOttOn and Evelyn Ellis
Gait flOurishes records proving
that this trio of cutieS were mem
bers of the ROsslyn team which
won the South Atlantic Ladies
and the Ladies' District loops
gOnfaIOns They were three
fifths of the Arlington Trust
team which captured q $500 first
prize in the ROsSlyn Independent
circuit q mans whirl
placed first and second In class
A Of the Washington WOmen'S
city tournament. and won the
class C title in the mems city
tournament which points the
time-hOnged moral that "the
first shah be first unless they
are first and second"
Shutting the air that Once was
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-14
PICKUPS AND PUTOUTS

lOwAhip. Ralph CiprianO, cap
tain Of the bowling team, was ser.
enaded. -. which fluStered him
so much he forgot his life in
SuranCe sales talk, Joe TurcO
ana Harry MarselIi broke down
and confessed how the double
check system Of scoring helped
their gang" win the pennant
but Secretary Ray Catlin alb
solved them of all blame. adj
hitting that the LidOs won fairly.
Robert McKeever presented the
championship trophy with ap-
prOpriate words Of praise and
blame. Frank DiNunZiO, as
master Of ceremony, besmirched
quite a few present all In fun.
:. Down at the Washington
Brewery the team representing
that institution Of the fOaming
brew were blown to q party"
with Frank FabriziO as dispenser
Of suds, sandwiches and wise
cracks, and Pop" Bowling, Ollie
Pacini, Howard CudmOre, Larry
Murray and NIilt Crawford gulp-
ing heartily Of the vittles and. =.
- -. GINO SIM.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-14

quite 50 positive in his choice as
are MesSrs. Cummings and Grit
fifth, for he accords Pompoon and
Matey high rating. Said Commits
sioner Hazen:
"War Admiral should win.
Even If the going is heavy, he
should win. POmpOOn and Maety
may force him more than he
was forced in the Derby, but l
look for him to come through
with another victory in the
Preakness. ] am not one to
underestimate Matey and Pom
pOOn. They figure highly In this
Preakness field. Even 50, the
edge must be given War Ad'
miraI."
One Of the few dissenters Is vii
liam D. Mclaughlin, enthusiastic
racing fan and former vice presi
dent Of the Export Steamship
Company. Mr.. Mclaughlin, a
Bostonian, says:
II look for POmpOon to win
the Preakness. In the Derby,
POmpOon did not run his true
race. On the other hand, War
Admiral, In the Derby, did run
his true race. might put 1t
this way: War Admiral cannot
in the Preakness have better
racing luck and . better ride
than he had in the Derby; Pom.
pOOn can have better luck-a
whole lot more Iuck-than he
had in the Derby when he was
beaten by two lengths. / ex.
pect POmpOOn to win. with War
Admiral second"
Commissioner George Aller
cannot see War Admiral. Rather
he thinks Pompoon, who rar
second in the Kentucky Derby
will win. He says:
"POmpOOn for mine. / liked
him In the Derby and 1 like
(COntinued on Page 50, Col. 81
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-14
Admiral Draws
Rail Post in
Predkness
Continued from Page u

hours ago, were eligible for to.
morrow's renewal of the Freak
ness. All will carry 1875 pounds
except Jewell Dorset, lone filly
in the race. She will carry 121.
Heading the list Of PreakneSS
eligibles is the Glen Riddle Farms
War Admiral, gallant winner Of
the $52,050 Kentucky Derby last
Saturday at Churchill Downs. The
colt, who wintered at Berlin, on
the Maryland Eastern Shore, but
who is owned by Samuel D. Rid
die Of Chestnut Hill, Pa, is the
early to favorite. He will be
ridden by Charlie Kurtsinger, who
handled him in the Derby.
The rail position in the Freak.
ness was drawn by War Admiral,
the outside position in the small
but select field went to Julia M.
Lofts MowSatre.
The track today was heavy.
However, weather reports from
washington call for a clear day
tomorrow. This means that SUI
perintendent John Ryan will be
able to roll all the water out Of
the strip before the Freshness
field goes postward about 5:45
p. m. tomorrow.
WOOdIawn Vase =
Il all eight nominees go tomor.
row, the race will gross $56,125,
with the winners share being
$45, 500. Second money Is worth
$4,000, with the owners OF the
horses finishing third AMI fourth
taking down $4,000 and $4,000. re-
spectively.
The historical Woodlawn Vase.
one of turfdom's most sought
after trophies is again up for COM
petition. It was put up before the
race by Morton L. Schwartz Of
New York city, whose Bold Ven.
ture. won last years renewal OF
the PreakneSS. Max Hirsch, Who
saddled Bold Venture last year.
will tighten the girth on Julia M.
Lofts Mowsatre.
Race on w. B. A. L.
The owner of the thoroughbred
winning the Preakness will be pre-
sented the Woodlawn Vase by
Mayor Howard W. jackson, OF
Baltimore, and Miss Sally NC
Adoo, recently crowned PreaknesS
Queen. The presentation will be
made in the winners circle, for
merly used for the judges stand.
Folks unable to attend tomor.
row, should tune in on Station
VIDAL and get Glen McCarthyS
picturesque word description OF
the three-year-old classic.
Tomorrow's attendance Is ex"
pected to set a new record for q
DAVIS racing in this State.
Martinez M. Mahony. In charge
of wagering, looks for his crew
to handle at least 5000, 900, that
is if the day is clear and the
track is fast.
Mahony will have 1913 sellers
and 1875 cashiers on hand from
10 a. m. until the last race is
run. Betting booths have been
installed in the centerfield. as
well as clubhouse, grandstand
and paddock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-14
Prep Net Title
ToNeWnnyer

Tennis apparently comes second
nature to Jimmy Newmyer, Of
Friends School.
The lad is that talented when
ever he takes. racquet in hand.
Yesterday, as a latest example. he
walked off with the private high
school net championship by de-
feating Harold Titus, of George
town Prep, in the final round.
Newmyer will receive the Private
High School Tournament Cup for
the win. Titus VIII get a smaller
cup for being the runner-up.
Newmyer's fine form is easily
told in the scores Of the match
which ended, 60, 6-1, 6-1. His
service was particularly good while
his ability to make difficult place
shots made his victory even more
decisive. 40 .''
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-14
HoyasTop N.Y.U.
For Number 10

NEW YORK, May 14.-George-
town UniverSity's sensational base
ball team, coached by Joe Judge,
former star first baSeman of the
Griffs. today will try to move an
other step in the direction of the
Eastern intercollegiate champion
ship when the Hoyas tackle their
old rivals, Fordham, in the second
of a two-game series which marks
Georgetown's invasion of Gotham.
Yesterday, here in New York. the
visiting HoyaS soundly trounced
New York University, until yester-
day rated a very good collegiate
outfit. 1t was Georgetown's tenth
straight victory. The undefeated
Hoyas were just too good for the
Violets, and won as they pleased,
8 to /.
One Of the stellar performers
for Georgetown was Harry Basin,
first haseman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-14

80 familiar to his nOsErlIS, Harold
Banahan, popular Catholic U.
sport figure Of yOre, Is in the
Capital visiting old haunts and
ghosts Jack TullOch's pet
name for Bob May, Alexandria's
boxing enthusiast, is Captain"
because Bob is also an ardent
fisherman Saturday, May, Joe
Trew, and four friends journey
to Oregon Inlet for a 90 at the
finsters. .s
Bowling celebrations were In
order last night The Lido
Civic Club toasted it's team, win
ner of the Civic Clubs loop PEN
nant, at the ,Mayflower last
night. with representatives Of
the teams they victimiZed In at
tendance. speeches were plen-
tifuI and good almost as good
as the food and the good fell
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-14

The Man o. War colt is an
overwhelming favorite. Among
those asked to name the winner
Of the Preakness, War Admiral
was almost the unanimous choice.
II the consensus of opinion among
the group of Sportsmen reflects
accurately the opinions Of the
general racing public, it is likely
that the odds on War Admiral
will be even shorter than 3 to S.
Andrew jackson ICY" Cum
mings, president Of the Laurel
track, started the ball rolling for
War Admiral. Said the famous
Cy:
"War Admiral appears to
stand out in the field which
will face the barrier in the
Preakness. Unhesitatingly /
choose this colt to win. Maybe
POmpoOn will be closer than he
was in the Derby and perhaps
Matey will run well, but the Ad-
miral seems much the better"
Clark Griffith, owner Of the
Washington baseball team, cast
his vote for War Admiral. Said
Griff:
''WithOut a moments hesita-
ton, War Admiral. He's COM
pact, has the strength and the
speed and the heart. He's
proved himself, and he can go
the distance. / see nothing In
the Preakness field good enough
to stay with him tomorrow"
Commissioner Melvin G. Hazen
is another who likes War Admiral.
However, the Commissioner is not
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-14

*Games behind leader.
Yesterday's Results
New York, s; Pittsburgh, Q.
Brooklyn 6; Cincinnati, I.
Chicago, 81 Boston, 8.
st. Louis. s.: Philadelphia, Z.
TOday's Games
Brooklyn at Boston.
PhiladeIphia at New York.
st. Louis at Pittsburgh.
Cincinnati Chicago not schedules
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-14
and Goot

THE HERO-Phil Cavaretta,
whose tveIfth-inning double
gave the Cubs an 8 to 6 win over
the Bees.
THE GOAT Ed Brandt Of
the Pirates, who was called
upon yesterday to face the In
vincible Carl Hubbell and
failed to 60 the route as the
Giants won, 5 to 2.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-14

WESTERN HIGH track
men have drilled strenuously
in recent weeks for the nine
teenth annual Central 20"
Club track meet tomorrow at
tho Central Stadium, and al
though the Georgetowners
aren't doped to walk away
with any titles, the team
promises to show determined
effort in the events. Two con-
testants particularly are set.
They are Bob Porter (above),
high jumper, and Sanford
Hughes (lower), who will
compete in the 100 and 220
yard dashes. Photos by The
Washington Times. All rights
reserved.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-14
HiIIcrest, Attention!

The Egenton Merchants are
anxious to contact the Hillcrest A.
C. regarding their Sunday game.
Call Decatur 02e5.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-05-14

Kentucky Derby Victor Rates
Three 10 Five Choice 10
Triumph at PimIiCo

survey conducted by The Times among wenOwn sports
in Washington indicates that War Admiral winner Of the
Kentucky Derby last Saturday will be 3to5 shot capture
the rich Preakness to DO run at Pimlco tomorrow.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-09-18

riot has postponed his coming to Min.
neapolis until Sunday, the. twenty
sixth. With him will be three other
preachers of the Lexington Conference
concerned with further steps in the af-
fairs of Border. 4, = .s..,;,s..,,,'s.
|. Mrs. Damon P. Young. wife of our
minister, is back from her trip to Tex
as. Besides reporting a great stay,
and the improved condition of her ill
sister, she brought Rev. Young's neph-
CIV, Alvin Early Young, who is the ad-
opted son of the couple. He is now
in school at Summers and will remain
here as iohg as the family serves at
Border. IS
|. We are glad to note that our diree-
tor, Mr.. c. c. Underwood, ST., Is great
ly improved ,aad Will no doubt be in
his usual place Sunday. We pray for
hhh a speedy and complete recovery.
He was at rehearsal Thursday evening
and expects every member of the sem
Fior choir. to be in his place Sunday
morning. Beginning with October cur
evening services will begi,s Great ser=
vices are planned, to which the genef-
al public Is cordially invited. =
East Thursday the Masters Queen
ly Reserves served a very aprst:ziiIg
chicken aid Ash ainner 1t the church.
Befofe the evening had grown very old
the supply of food had been consumed,
and yet they came for more. Space
will not permit us to name all the la
dies making up this organization, but
they are among the finest In eur fair
city. Their organization fspfaseht$
the limited social ssfvvice department of
the church. Coming from all walks of
life attracted by the true spirit of har-
mony and ood-fellowship, may their
| tribe increase.
The Epworth League still meets oil
i Friday evening, and will continue To
do SO until the ffst Sunday III October;
J The Queen Esther Girls, under the
leadership Of Mr. Young, havs fesuihe
their activities. Membership is op.
ened II all girls who want to enjoy
! wholesome fellowship under supervised
conditions. Mrs. Edith Lee still lead.
our Church School in her very fine
yet quiet and unassuming way. She
represented Border at the Superinten.
dents banquet; last week at Plymouth
EGongregatiorrA Church, { =
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-09-18
Obituary Notices

,rs. ,!<Sxi
Robert E. Lindsay Parrish, son OF
Mrs. Matte r. Parrish and step.son
Of Mr.. 'Thos:: parrisIa Aedzat his resi-
dence EOS St. Anthony Ave, Sept. 9th.
Funeral services were held Thursday
Sept. 9th at 10 a. M, from his resi-
dence. Father Lealtad officiated
Neal Funeral Home, Inc,, in charge.
Sally Bailey, inotheraof Henry lew
is of La Grange, Mo- Granddaughter of
Ednea Miller ard: dsgpted friend of
Mrs. Bertha Seafhess passed away
Wednesday, Sept. va, al, parkview
Hospital Funerals ergiices were held
Friday, Sept. 10Th at Up. m, from ST:
Peter A. M. E. GhuFh. Rev. ,Jaee
Claybourne, assisted~by Rev. Fred b:
Parkinson, officiated. Interment Crys-
tai Lake Cemetery. =, !. Neal Funeral
Home, Inc, in charge.
Josephine Mccall, devoted wife of
SHdiiCS v. mSSdl uCpdl tcQ tIlS HE
Sunday, Sept 18th, at her residence
1853 Rice Street. She is also survived
by two brothers Charles and Ray Sise-
more: Funeral services were held
Wednesday, Sept. 18th, at p. m, from
Neal Funeral Home, Inc; Rev. VIM.
E. Guy officiated. Interment Forest
Cemetery. :.
Paul Gray, friend of Audrey Hos
kins, passed away at u: S. Veterans
Hospital Monday, Sept 18th. Funeral
services were held Wednesday, Sept.
18th at 2 p. M, from Neal Funeral
Home, Inc. Rev. C. F. Stewart offici-
ated Interment Crystal Lake Gene
terry.
Mrs. VIM. Edward Miller passed
away at her residence 1874 .Rondo
Street Tuesday, Sept 18th. Remains
resting at Neal Funeral Home, Inc.
Notice of funeral later.
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-09-18
ZION CHURCH NOTES

With the camping season closed and
the vacations all had, the attendance
at Sunday School is fast returning to
itself Rev. Beasley is giving some
very helpful sermons at both morning
and evening services. B. Y. P. U. was
we'll attended last Sunday.
The Womans Chorus held its regu-
lar meeting Monday in the home of
Mrs. D. ]. Wad.. Meeting was very
good; but we missed YOU. Hope to
see you there next meeting so that
we can go on with our work not later
than D; at the latest. The ladies are
getting ready some special songs to
be used the 5th Sunday in October
This is the last of these 5th Sunday
services the missionary society will
have this year and you will want to be
prepared for it.
The bus ride given by the pastors
helpers club Tuesday evening was very
fine and every one present seemed to
have enjoyed it. Weather was bit cool
but the Humboldt folk knows how to be
ready for all emergencies hence we had
a light fire and was comfortable.
On the first Sunday in October the
Usher Board of Zion will hold their
Annual Sermon and their Pew Rally.
Everyone please attend. Those who
are shut in because of illness are Mrs.
John Carey, Senior member of the
Deaconess board also. Mrs. Mary
Shepard, who is still confined TO- the
rest home, Mrs. Gadman is also shut
in, Mrs. Ralph Dwight, who has just
undergone an operation is said to be
resting quite well.
Mrs. Rhoda Pettiford is at home at
804 Aldrich Avenue
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-09-18
BORDER BRIEFS"

The Fall program of Border Meth
odist Episcopal Church. is rapidly taxi
ing shape. The pastor has made GER
tain suggestions as to activities, and
the official board has approved the
same. Now that we have an adequate
plant, our aim is to widen the scope of
usefulness and service, of. our church.
Already it has rendered invaluable
service to persons who could not sec
ure the particular service at he time.
and bids fair to help in q greater way
without invading the jurisdiction of any
other institution in the community In
fact, we stand ready to cooperate with
all whose aim is to alleviate human
ills and to lift the moral and spiritual
tone of the community.
DR.. B. F. Smith, superintendent of
the Chicago-Detroit- indianapolis Dist
Twin-City herald. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1927-1940, 1937-09-18

met what might have been football
star, or a promising, young man max
ing good in any chosen line.
We had the patent list of questions
usually asked artists, but DUE to the
personality of the man, we remember
only asking two, and we Nave forgot
ten the answers to those.
What We did meet IS an extremely
iikaele person, who disarms you with a
great big human smile, and proceeds
to discuss the topics of1.the, day with
you, in much the same manner as your
next door neighbor, providing he is
Your neighbor.
Yes, he told me q lot about himself,
not coldly ambitious things, but little
human dreams that every man must
have, and his seemed to be of and for
the benefit of all, rather than himself.
I learned the story Of q Boy who
had to struggle 10 fiSess1 also heard
tales of iaah who lis builder at
heart 1 met a man whose secret Of
success, whether he acknowledges this
or not, is simply doing the thing he
likes to do well, and still:renains him.
self.
Mr. Ellington plans TO write and to
continue writing Negro music. There
is something refreshing in that, iiot
swing, not what the hotcha crowd de-
mands, but true Negro music.
He told me of series of FIVE pieces
! he had written, and these have since
become the nucleus of Negro Opera
in which he intends to interpret the
true story of our race.
No one can meet this ifiaii without
! going away tesrsttiHg he did not have
an opportunity to cultivate his friend
ship, yet through all the exchange OF
Commonplace, one can sense his talen,
in his logic.s' as.=
We have met the Duke" but we
also met great artist, who dreams of
doing big things for his race, and is
trying to make that dream come TRUE
! through the medium of hard work, and
honest effort.
Best OF all though. we met an hon
est to goodness regular fellow whom
we would be proud TO know under any
circumstances + H%r
1 " = = II, :.