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Evening star., 1937-12-01
PARRAN WILL MAKE
ID. c. .HEALTHSTUDY
ION CITY HEADS BID
Surgeon General Urged to
Undertake Survey to Stop
"Buck-Passing."
GLENN DALE PROBLEM
DISCUSSED BY RUTLAND
Officer Meets Advisory Board to
Consider Segregation of Tuber.
cular Patients at Sanatorium.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
The municipal hospital system
here long has been q controversial
issue, Dith conditions at Galhnger
the focal point. Jurisdiction ouer
Galltnger was trnnterred from the
Board OF Public Welfare to the
Health Department on July I
last, in an effort to effect a better.
n1ent,
Evening star., 1937-12-01
WEATHER.

90. .. Weather Bureau rorscastJ
Generally fair; lowest temperature about
80 degrees tonight; tomorrow cloudy, not
much change in temperature: gentle winds.
Temperatures today-Highest, IS, at 8
pm; lowest, IS, at .6:45 am.
Full report on page A-2.
The Washington times., 1937-02-13
.Ga||audet Blues
Win First Game

Evincing little difficulty in draw
ing away steadily from the Eliza
bethtown College quint, a much
improved Gallaudet five won its
first victory Of the season last
night, As to 25.
Marked by stellar passing and
shooting on the part OF the whole
team, and especially by that OF
"Racy" Drake, Joe Burnett and
"Al" Hoffmeister, the Blues
started out with a lead with two
minutes Of the toss-up with long
shot by Drake. Although the visit
ting team came dangerously close
to the Blues several times, they
never managed to pass the Krug-
men.
Rudilell proved to be the ace
performer for ElizabethtoWn,
dropping four baskets, causing the
Buff and Blue some panicky
moments. Marvin Wolach also
did some pretty fast shooting,
from the sides most Of the time.
Drake led the scoring for both
teams, making IA points. Rudilell
was second with IL.
In the preliminary game, the
Junior varsity defeated the D. c..
Silents by the score of Is to 20.
Watson, Montgomery and Evan
were outstanding for the Silents
with Breedlove shining for the
Junior Varsity,
The Washington times., 1937-02-13
Bedt
King College

King College, originally discov-
cred by Lou Little, when Lou was
coaching football at Georgetown,
generally upsets somebody's apple
cart.
However. today, Kings boxers
are on their way back to Bristol,
Tenn. satisfied that it's more
than usually difficult to upset
Columbus University's apple cart.
The King boxers last night took
a 5-3 defeat from the Explorers.
as Columbus us athletic teams
are called.
Along with the King team, the
three Wilkinson boys came to
Washington, but even the three
WilkinSonS couldn't help King
this time. All three of the Will
kinSon boys failed in their efforts
to give King a victory.
Ray Morse, Columbus 115-
FOUNDER, defeated Dave Wilkinson
in a hard-fought battle; Mike Nor
ton. Explorer 135-pounder, de-
feated Billy Wilkinson, and Bobby
RaWSon, of Columbus, held Clar-
ence Wilkinson to a draw in three
rounds.
The outstanding bout Of the
card brought together Jimmy
Willis, Columbus, and Louis
Summers, of King.
Summaries:
1I5 Pound CIass-Ray Morse (COlum-
bus). OutpOinted David Wilkinson, three
rounds.
l25 Pound Class-Jimmy Willis (CO-
lumbVs), OutpOinted Louis Summers,
three rounds.
1875 Pound CIass-Mike Morton (CO-
lnmbusl, OutpOinted Clarence Wilkinson.
three rounds.
1I5 Pound CIass-BObby RawsOn (CO-
Iambus(, drew with Bill Wilkinson, three
rounds.
1855 Pound CIass-Buddy LaEear (Co-
'umbus), drew with Eddie Sweet. three
rounds.
l65 Pound Class-DaVe SchIaiffer (Co-
'umbus). knocked out Frank BurrutO.
une minute 3S seconds, sPCOnh round.
l15 Pound Class-Eddie GOuiak (kinE) ,
knocked out John Walsh, Is seconds
first round.
The Washington times., 1937-02-13

The 1887 Grand National will
be run on March 19 at Aintree,
Liverpool, England.
American interest in this years
classic is greater than ever. OF
the so jumpers entered IL have
been nominated by owners with
American connections and three
entries actually are American
bredS.
American-bred Entries
The three American-breds en-
tered are Bagatelle II, owned by
Alvin Untermeyer; Battleship,
owned by Mrs. Marion Dupont)
Scott and What Have You, owned
by Mrs. F. M. Gould.
Other entries owned by Amer
leans include Delaneige and Della
chance, both owned by j. B. Snow
Double Crossed, owned by John
Hay Whitney; Drinsmore Lad
owned by Paul Mellon; Flying Min
The Washington times., 1937-02-13

The Stakes, now in its third
year. is ten-game affair opening
at the Georgetown Recreation
plant at 2 p. m. and closing at
the same place with the final
block at 1880 p. m.
While Jack Talbert, one of
Megaw's running mates, is the de-
Tending champion, Astor H.
Clarke, present No. U. S. bowler
who so far this year has won the
U. s. and the Howard Campbell
Sweepstakes, repeat performances
in each case, is the favorite.
Gait Davis, huStling Rosslyn
alley manager, has a def on his
hands from Jack Zimmerman of
the Leesburg and Winchester
Health Center alleys and is an
xiously scanning the Capitals
bowling colony to fulfill it to
Jacks embarrassment.
Zimmerman challenges any D.
C.. bowler so years or over to try
conclusions in a 10-game match
with the amazing MethuSaleh, Roy
Duvall, of Winchester. Duvall is
IS years old, but is one of the Vir
ginia towns leading maple-smack-
erS.
He was a member of the team
which recently established new
world record game. 744. He has
IA living grandchildren and five
Of them are better than average
bowlers.
The match would call for five
games at Winchester and five at
Washington with the purse at
stake left at the discretion of the
chap who will be bold enuogh to
accept the challenge.
Gait, who accepts all defis as
personal matters, is going to pro
The Washington times., 1937-02-13
American Eagles
Victorious

RICHMOND, Feb. 13.-Coach
Paul Smiths rejuvenated Ameri-
can University basketball team to-
day left Richmond with another
victory to its credit. Last night,
the visiting Eagles won over Vir.
ginia Medical College, % to 81. a
last minute basket by Hal Toner,
sub, winning the game Just as the
final whistle sounded.
American went into an early
lead, but was behind at the half.
1912. Midway in the second
half the score stood at 22-22 and
from that point until the end Of
the game play was sensational.
The Washington times., 1937-02-13

utes, owned by Mrs. F. Ambrose
Clark; Free Wheeler, owned by
Louise E. stoddard; and, Kiltoi,
owned by John Metcalf.
Bagatelle II ran in last years
race. More than likely he will not
be called upon to accept the issue
this year. If he is sent to the
post more than likely he will be
ridden by the 16-year-old star,
Bruce Hobbs, whose father Regi-
nald Hobbs, trains both Baga-
telle u and Battleship.
More than likely, Battleship will
be withdrawn if given too much
weight, for Battleship has had no
experience at Aintree, the worlds
stiffest course. 1t is likely that
Mrs. Scott will keep Battleship
CONTINUED on Page 10, Col. A.
The Washington times., 1937-02-13
SmaI|-Ta ak
Of Tn Sport
Sphere!
By KIRK MILLER
Times Sports Editor

SSo N~SSS @SSSE
Sports small-talk.
Our fellow towns
man, Mel Sharpe, End
v. p. of the Pepco, is a
fight fan from away
back. He once s &C
o n d e d Philadelphia
Jack O'Brian against
Robert "Ruby" Fitz-
simmons a n d a s o
stroked a mean oar
for the University of
Pennsylvania.
Mel rates Fitz the greatest
Of all champions and Young
Griffo the best of the feather
weights. He always figured
Griffo outpointed Jack Nc
Auliffe in their famous fight
back in the early COS.
The Pepco official lays no store
by the recent quotation of Lord
Lonsdale to the effect the latter
once defeated John L. Sullivan in
a private bout, thinking had that
The Washington times., 1937-02-13
Asks Action on Race Bill

Undeterred by the bitter fight
in the House District Committee
over the racing bill, Senator
Robert R. Reynolds, of North Car
olina, said yesterday he will ask
favorable action by the Senate
committee at it's next meeting.
Senator William H. King, chair
man of the Senate District Com
mittee, is expected to call the
group together some time next
week.
The Washington times., 1937-02-13

cases, with an occasional game
of stud poker. This week he drew
q royal straight in hearts, moth
ing wild, much to the chagrin of
eye-Witnesses Joe Brown, Al Nader,
Harry s. WEIGH, jh., Steve Ellis
and Heinie lavish.
The pari-mutuel play at Hia-
leah has averaged well around
CONTINUED on Page 10, Col. II
The Washington times., 1937-02-13
Shore Ankle
Sprdined

Carroll Shore, Georgetown Uni
versity basketball star, did not
break his ankle in the Yale George
town game at New Haven Thurs
day night, an X-ray picture, taken
yesterday, discloSeS. Shore merely
sprained his ankle. Georgetown
meets Syracuse tonight, at SYRIA
cuse, N. Y and Shore is with the
Hoya team.
The Washington times., 1937-02-13

duce an opponent even if he has
to dye his own hair gray, talk in
a treble and walk with a Stoop.
The only trouble with that, of
course, is that Duvall may find
his opponent too much Of a set-up
The Washington times., 1937-02-13

been true the late Arthur BRISBANE,
who was quite close to Sullivan,
would have had the story years
ago.
Mel saw all three fights in one
year between Stanley Ketchel and
Billy Papke, the first in Milwau-
kee, June 8, 1908, when Ketchel
won over the Illinois thunderbolt.
In their second meeting Pake re-
versed the decision knocking out
Ketchel in the twelfth round at
Los Angeles, September 7, taking
the middleweight title.
November 26, the same year,
they met again, Ketchel knocking
out Papke in the eleventh round
at San Francisco. Ketchel came to
an untimely end by gunshot wound
in 1910, the middleweight title be-
coming vacant.
Those were the days, eh, Mel!
The Washington times., 1937-02-13
Rates Edge
In Mega1u Stakes
Bv GINO SINH

Georgetown way bowling enthusiasts at fever pitch
half hundred of the Middle Atlantic bowlers
pay homage coorfu Walter Edmund Megaw, for genera
ton Of the citys leading duckpin fixtures.
The Washington times., 1937-02-13

PHIL FURR, Washing
tons welterweight champion,
who is in Episcopal Hospital
for a nose operation to re-
move a bit of growth which
has impeded his breathing,
The Washington times., 1937-02-13
Fun Under Knife

Phil Furr, Washington welter-
weight champion, is in Episcopal
Hospital recovering nicely from an
operation to remove a bit Of gristle
from his left noStril. Phil has been
finding difficulty lately breathing
under extreme exertion.
DR.. Thomas B. Crisp, North
east physician, relaxes from an
arduouS winter of attending flu
The Washington times., 1937-02-13
April 9, 1879

Skinney Carroll, Elks Club. the
answer to your query is April 7.
1879.
The Washington times., 1937-02-13
Snow's Entries Rated
Americans Best
By HARRY COSTELLO

BY OO0441l1lO -.
More answers to questions the Grand National world
The Washington times., 1937-02-13
PITCHING STAFF GIVES CARDINALS EDGE over RIVAL
Dean Brothers
AndWarneke
Top Corps

This Is one Of a series of pre-
season stories on the prospects OF
major league baseball teams. Mon
day: Cine .Hndti Reds.
Nv EpANJK RTrCK n,NEuT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-26

men John Mcdonnell and Leo Mo- Kenna reported that Kvietkus was the driver of an auto which ran onto the St. Margert's school lawn last night after a tire blew out. The car was owned by c. Samuel Wyant of 19 Benson street, Albany, N. Y.
 Reckless Driving
 John Creel of 10S Union street, was charged with reckless driving after the car he was driving struck and injured Michael Lawlor, 36, of 50 Mitchell avenue as he crossed Prospect street last night. Lawlor was treated for injuries at St. Mary's hospital and discharged.
 Following a collision on North Main street last night, Frank Le Rose, 30, of 43 South Leonard street. was charged with reckless driving by Sergeant Joseph McEvoy and Motor Patrolman Eugene De- herty. He is alleged to have col- lided with another car, owned by H. W. Parsley, of BOA West Lancas- ter avenue, Ardmore, Pa.
 Alex Gransky, 20, of 21 Oak street, was charged with reckless driving following an accident on Willow street Wednesday night, in which he struck and injured Elizabeth J, Rush, 12, of 354 Willow street. She was treated at Waterbury Hospital fo ra broken left arm and lacera- tons and abrasions. Her condition is good. Gransky was driving a truck
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-26

School street, Union City, record; Joseph FalenslSi, 39 Todd Hollow road, Terryville, record.
 John Fede, l51 Locust street, Wa. terbury, record; Armand N. Erri- chetti, 662 Watertown avenue, Wa terbruy, record; stephen MuSante 745 North Main street, Waterbury complaint of reckless driving.
 Francis Young, 31 Chestnut street, Winsted, taking a motor vehicle without permission of the owner; Joseph s. BorySewicz, 52 West street, Southington, complaint of reckless driving; John J. Cooke, Canaan, evading responsibility.
 George c. Toupense, Main street Morris, overlooking: Anthony Stai- laitis, S9 Arnold street, Waterbury, consider elimination of financial re- sponsibility and Joseph J. Tomas zek, Bishop avenue, Southington consider elimination of financial re- sponsibility.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-26
ANTIQUE EXHIBIT
 TO OPEN MONDAY
Many Connecticut Dealers Listed-5O,0O0 Objects
 to Be on Display

White Plains, N. Y, Nov. 26-- With the interest of practically the entire nation focused on antiques due to the openings of sectional shows in nearly all parts of the country, the Fifth Southern New York & Connecticut Antiques Ex- position begins at the Westchester County Center here on Monday with the largest list of exhibitors in its history.
 Coming from all parts of New England, New Jersey, New York State, and Pennsylvania, the 73 dealers exhibiting will include some of the foremost in this country, as we'll as many who have never be- fore participated in this or any other show. This Falls event prom ises to be the most significant of any held here since the exhibitors,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-26

from their experience at prior White Plains shows, have brought finer and more important items to each succeeding show.
 A display of more than 50,O0O ob- jectS, ranging in size from minia- lures to massive pieces of fuCniture and including all types of old glass, ceramics, rare prints. dolls, rugs, and primitives, is expected. The value of these exhibits will total more than a million dollars. accord ing to c. J. Nuttall. show manager.
 The Exposition, housed in the main auditorium of the large Vest chester County Center on the Bronx River Parkway here. will be open daily from 1 to II p. m, through Saturday, Dec. 4, during which time more than 25,000 persons are ex- pected to visit the display.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-26
CITY COURT HOLDS
 HOLIDAY SESSION
NOn-SuppOrt Cases Hold Spotlight on Thanksgiv.
 ing Day; Three Heard

Three non-support cases featured the docket of the Thanksgiving Day session of city court. Michael F. Murphy, 36, of l18 Bri0ge street, was sentenced to Brookside for 30 days, as one of the accused; Simon Lukos, B of 155 Congress avenue was given a continuance of one month; and Thomas Kelley, 43, of Central avenue was given a similar continuance.
 A continuance to December 2 was granted John Halloran, g, of 31 Bishop street, who is charged with violation of the state liquor laws. Peter Connolly, Jr., 25, of 40
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-26

owned by the Citizens Coal Conl- pany.
 Speeding
 Charges of speeding are pending against Francis Sullivan 24, of 2O6 Baldwin street and Michael Genova, 26, of St. Joseph avenue. They were arrested early. Thursday morning on Bank street by Motor Pat1olmen Thomas Phelan and James Wagner.
 Cesar Sebastinelli, 30, of 21 Ir1man avenue, is charged with driving while under the influence of liquor. He was arrested early Thursday morning by Motor Patrolmen Vim cent Begg and Raymond Grady, who reported he drove his car out of City Mills lane into North Main street in very cratic manner and attract ed their attention by so doing. They made two attempts to halt him be- fore being successful, they said.
 Genaro Amato, 22. of 91 Fourth avenue, West Haven was notified "wednesday night by Motor Patrol men Thomas Phelan and James Wagner to appear in trafic court or, @ charge of reckless driving. The police car followed Amato, who al- legedly travelled at a high rate of speed, for some distance on South Main street.
 Chester Roman, 19, of 2O2 Pratt street, Meriden, was notified foI court on a charge of reckless driv- ing by Motor Patrolman John Deeley,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-26
JUNK BONES" SHIPPED EAST

Fl Paso, Tex, (UP)-Two mill lion pounds of junk bones"- skeletons of cattle from the drouth-stricken areas of Mexico have been shipped through Fl Paso since Jan. 1 to eastern mar kets where the product is used for fertilizer and chemicals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-26

Washington avenue, who was ar- rested Wednesday night on a charge of reckless driving. following an acc cident on South Main street, was given Q continuance to Monday.
 Further investigation is necessary in the case of Ferris Williams, 90, of 75 Pearl street, accused of as- sault on Edward Williams 36, Of 67 Bishop street. The case will be heard tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-26
IS DRIVERS FACE
 VARIOUS CHARGES
Deputy Commissioner HO. gan to Preside at Hear-
 ing Next Thursday

Deputy Motor Vehicle Commis- sioner Francis w. Hogan will hear cases of IS alleged motor vehicle law violators in city court December 2 at 10:30. Five Waterburians are included.
 Those notified to appear, and the charges against them are: Joseph Molinek, Stillon road, Waterbury record; David Mongillo, 52 High street, Southington, record: Ralph Mango, Hillcrest avenue, Oakville, record.
 Edward J. McGratla, 159 City Hill street, Union City, motor vehicle record; Raymond KwasnieWski, 3l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-26
Holiday Accidents
 Result In Arrests
Reckless Driving, Speeding Principal Charges-Ac
 Cused Face Arraignment in Traffic Court Monday

Several motorists were given continuances to the Monday session of traffic court when arragned in city court today on charges arising from holiday mshaps. Leo Kvietkus, IS, of 222 Chpman avenue extension was arrested last night charge of operating motor vehicle the accusation Sergeant Joseph McEvoY and Motor Patro
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-26
LOST KEYS EMBARRASSING

Youngstown, O., (UP)-Edward Keely, of New Castle, Pa, who left his keys in another coat" spent several hours in jail here because mechanics he called to cross the ignition on his automobile phoned police an dhe could not produce his registration card.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-26
HoUsEwARMING IS FIERY

Florence. Colo, (UP)-Mr. and Mrs. Ed Campion received . fiery housewarming. A few days after they moved into a new residence here, mice got into the matches in cupboard and started 8 fire while they were asleep upstairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-26
AIM IS roo GOOD

Duncan, Okla. (UP)-Paul Me- naul. Jr.. IT, picked a poor target to use in practicing with his air rifle. The high school student lev- elled his rifle at a AS caliber pis- tol cartridge few feet away and pulled the trigger. His marksmar1- ship was perfect. and the result was a wounded hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-26

HOPPER CAMPAIGN MAPPED
 Dalhart, Tex, (UP) North Texas Panhandle and adjacent areas in northeastern New Mexico have started mapping campaigns against grasshopeprs next spring.
The Washington times., 1937-04-15
JEWISH DRIVE
AIDES NAMED

Appointment Of heads of the
mems and women's divisions OF
the United Jewish Appeal was an
nounced today by Drive Directors
Louis E. Spiegler and Mrs. John
M. Safer. The $4,000 drive for
relief of destitute European Jews
and Palestine reconstruction will
get under way May 4.
The women's division will be led
by Mrs. Aaron Shalowitz, Mrs.
Leopold v. Freudberg, Mrs. Fedora
J. Lewis and Mrs. Sidney Hechin-
ger.
Heading the mems division are:
Edward c. OStrow, DR.. Ivy A. Pelz-
man, William G. ulch and Gilbert
Hahn.
Preparations are being made to
welcome to the city Prof. Hugo
Bergman, rector of the Hebrew
University of Palestine, who will
address a luncheon of Jewish lead
ers tomorrow at the Ambassador
Hotel in behalf Of the campaign.
DR.. Bergman also will address
the Washington Hebrew Congre-
cation tomorrow night and will
speak at a gathering of the Hadas-
sab chapter Saturday afternoon at
the Adas Israel Synagogue.
An outstanding philosopher, DR..
Bergman is on a lecture tour of
the country bringing a message to
American Jewry Of the accom-
plishments Of the Hebrew Univer-
Sity,
The Washington times., 1937-04-15
SCHOOLS POST
IS FILLED

N. A. Danowsky, appointed
statistician of the District public
schools to succeed John Brougher,
now assistant principal Of Central
High School, has been teacher,
principal and supervising principal
in Pennsylvania schools.
For five years he was chief &C
courtant and consultant Of the
child accounting and statistics
division, department of public in
struction of Pennsylvania.
He began his new duties here
Monday. The post had been
vacant since November.
The Washington times., 1937-04-15
COMB B0WERY
IN VAIN FOR
SCULPTOR

NEW YORK, April IS Q.N.S0.
The man-hunt for Robert Irwin,
fugitive suspect in the Easter Sun
day triple murder, was getting to
be pretty tough on the boys on the
Bowery today.
Resuming their wholesale round
up of derelicts resembling the miss
ing sculptor. police picked up 43
Migrants on the street of for
gotten men. A magistrate then
sentenced them to five days in
the workhouse. Their fingerprints
were to be compared to Twins
and they were to be Intercepted
as to possible acquaintanceship
with the sculptor.
NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, April
IS G.N.SO New York detectives
were here today to investigate the
possibility that man who leaped
to his death from the lower arch
bridge into Niagara'S rapids may
have been Robert Irwin, fugitive
suspect in the Easter Sunday
triple murder in New York city.
The body has not been recovered.
The Washington times., 1937-04-15
Wrecking Of Romance
Denied by Cllanlbrun

PARIS, April is G.N.S0 Count
Charles de Chambrun, recovering
from bullet wounds inflicted three
weeks ago by Madeleine de Fon'
tanges, yesterday emphatically de.
MED he ever sought to disrupt her
alleged romance with Italy's Pre-
mier MusSolini.
The Washington born former
French Ambassador to Italy, in his
first statement since the shooting.
testified from his bed at his own
home.
He said:
NEVER INTERPRETED
II swear I never in my life &C.
cupied myself with Madame La
Ferriere's personal affairs"
Madeleine was formerly Nine.
La Ferriere, having been wed when
she was 16 and divorced. o..
Discussing further the actress
journalist who shot and mar.
rowly missed killing him, Count de
Chambrun continued:
"The fact is, l recall this
woman only as one Of some H.
600 French visitors saw while
I was ambassador in Rome.
"After she shot me, actually
failed to recognize her. when ]
confronted her at the police
station, her identity was not
clear to me.
"It was only after her state.
ment to the police that 1 recalled
having met her previously"
RIDICULES STORY
Count de Chambrun ridiculed
the notion that former Premier
Joseph Paul-Boncour sent him 10
The Washington times., 1937-04-15
Y.M.C.A. Forum Plans
Court Shift Debate

Presented by the Y. M. c. A.
forum committee, the subject,
Should the Supreme Court Be
Reorganized in Accordance With
the Presidents Proposal" will be
discussed tomorrow at 8 p. m. in
the Y. M. C. A. assembly hall, 1896
G st. N. w.
Arguments in favor of the reor.
ganization will be put forward by
Benjamin G. Wilkinson, vice presi-
dent of the Young Mems Demo
cratic Club, of Takoma Park, Md.
Opposing views will be presented
by Leo N. MCGUIRE, local attorney.