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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
Weddings
Weddings
LEvINE-ABRAHAMsoN

LEVINE.ABRAHAMSON
 Rabbi Moses D. Shelnkopf of the Beth-1srael synagog officiated at the wedding of Miss Annette Ab- rahamson, daughter of Mrs. Maurice AbrahamSon of New Britain and Samuel Levine, son of Mir. and Mrs. Harry Levine of Bronson street which took place Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Over 150 guests tIl- cluding thos from Passaic, N. J., New Haven, Seymour, Hartford, Greenfield, Mass, Chicopee Falls, and Adams, Mass, witnessed the ceremony which was followed by a reception at Workman's Circle on Spencer avenue.
 The bride wore a gown of aqua marine blue lace, styled with 8 short sleeved jacket and floor length skirt. She wore cap of lace made with a nose veil and the color of which harmonized with her gown. She carried bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Char lotte Abrahamson of Greenfield, Mass, her niece who served as maid of honor, wore gown of peach lace Her costume was patterned similarly to that of the bride and she also wore a lace cap to match. Her bou- quet was O. tea roses. MT. Levine had for his best man, his brother, Joseph Levine.
 MT. and Mrs. Levine left for a wedding trip to Miami, Fla, and upon their return will make their home in Greenfield, Mass, where the bridegroom is engaged in the furniture business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
Coming Events

March l6-St. Margaret's church musicale, Buckingham hall.
 March 17 Anniversary program, Washington Park Community club.
 March 17-St. Patrick's night program, Elks' club.
 March l7--St Patrick's night dinner dance, Columbus club.
 March l7-Irish- American Social club dance, Buckingham hall.
 March lS-Dean c. R. Brown at First church.
 March a Italian Brotherhood entertainment. Buckingham hall.
 March 2I-Professor Mortimer Adler. psychologist at Beth-El club forum.
 March 2l - Theodore Roosevelt lodge dinner-dance. The Elton.
 March 2l-Dedication of new platform at Salvation Army citadel. March 2i--Mrs. Brandon de Cou at Second Church Forum.
 March :I--Mrs. Branson de Cou at Second Congregational church.
 March 2s--Mrs. Hepburn at the Women'S club.
 March 23-MFS. Thomas ~. Hep burn. lecturer. Women's club.
 March % = Holy Gross club dance. Waterbury Country Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
Musicale This Evening Will Present Enjoyable Program

Mrs. F. J. Hodson, Mrs. s. A. Hori- gan, Dr. and Mrs. A. J. Jackson, Miss Cecelia E. Jackson, MT. and Mrs. Charles B. Jackson, Miss Kath- arine A. Jackson, Wilfred A. Jack son.
 William s. Jones, MT. and Mrs. John Joy, Dr. and Mrs. P. T. Kee- ley, the Misses Keenan, MT. end Mrs. Frank J. Kenney, Misses Katherine and Jane Keough, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Largay, MT. and Mrs. W. K. Lawlor, MT. and Mrs. D. J. Leary, MT. and Mrs. James H. Lezotte, MT. and Mrs. T. J. Lynch, the Mccarthy Family, Mrs. Myles McCrathy, Anla A. McGivney, Miss B. I. McGrath MT. and Mrs. James Kilbridc.
 Mrs. Edward McGrath, Judge and Mrs. John F. McGrath, Dr. and Mrs. J. Henry McGrath, Dr. and Mrs. J. M. McGrath, MT. and Mrs. Thom- as F. McGrath. MT. and Mrs. Will liam J. McGrath, MT. and Mrs. John F. McLlnden, Judge and Mrs. Miles F. McNiff.
 MT. and Mrs. Michael McVerry. MT. and Mrs. Thomas Wagner, Misses Margaret and Catherine Ma loney, Mrs. Mary A. Maloney, MT. and Mrs. James Martone. Mrs. Catherine Miller, MT. and Mrs. Thomas B. Moran, Dr. and Mrs. John J. Mullen.
 James Mulville, MT. and Mrs. Jc- seph Mulville, Mrs. Rose Murphy, MT. and Mrs. James F. Neagle, MT. and Mrs. Daniel J. Noonan, Miss Nora A. O'Brien, Stephen J. o. Brien.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas H. O'Con- nell, MT. and Mrs. E. J. O'Hearn, MT. and Mrs. W. B. Pape, MT and Mrs. William J. Pape, Vincent E. Phelan, MT. and Mrs. Omer J. Proulx, John E. Quinn, Mrs. Vivian E. Reuter-.
 Louis A. Reed, MT. and Mrs. Fred erick Reuter-, MT. and Mrs. Will liam J. Roach, MT. and Mrs. Joseph B. Root, Dr. Thomas J. Ryan, MT. and Mrs. Vincent Scully, Judge and Mrs. D. J. Slavin, Mrs. James E, Smith.
 John H. Smith, Congressman J. Joseph Smith, the Misses Tehan, Dr. and Mrs. Anthony F.. Vastola, MT. and Mrs. Louis A. Walsh. Miss Katherine E. Wheeler, MT. and Mrs. Jerome c. Wolff, MT. and Mrs. Jo- seph R. Wolff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16

Mrs. Charles Rodenbach of Nau- gatuck, state president of the A. A. U. w. is in attendance at the 10th national convention of Ameri- can Association of University Wo- men which is being held ill Savan- nah, Ga. The convention opened yesterday and will continue through Thursday.
 Headquarters for the four days session will be the Hotel DeSoto. Representation from 211 of the 746 branches of the association is hoped for. The members of the association first organized in 1881, number more than 54,000 women.
 Focusing its attention on the theme "Education: The Foundation for Social Organization" the pro- gram committee has secured list of distinguished speakers, Dr. Meta Glass, president of Sweet Briar col lege, at Sweet Briar, Va, and presi- dent of the Amercian Association of University Women, Dr. Mary R. Beard, historian and nation leader in women's educational groups, Dr. Harold Lasswell, professor of poli- tical science, University of Chi cago, pr. Katharine J. Gallagher, professor of history, Boucher col lege and chairman of the Fellow ship Awards committee of the na- tional organization of University Women, pr. William Ernest Hook ing, professor of philosophy, Har- yard university, Mrs. Helen M Lynd, social science faculty, Sarah Lawrence college and lecturer in Vassar college, Morse Cartwright, di- rector of the American Association for Adult Education.
 The first business session, on Monday afternoon, in the Munich pal auditorium was presided over by Mrs. Ruth Blue Barnes, gen. eral convention manager, with Mrs. Nina Shaw Axley, president of Savannah branch, extending the welcome of the hostess organiza- ton. In addition to recommenda- tions for convention consideration, there were two important items on the opening program. Dr. Kathryn McIale, general director of the A. A. U. w. presented her biennial report in behalf of the association and pr. Meta Glass. it's president, gave "An Inside View of the Ameri- can Association of University Wo- men,"
 Social high-lights of the conven- ton were the evening programs. The Georgia State division were hos tesses to the delegates at recep. ton Monday evening, followed by { presentation of Heaven Bound" 2 beautiful and authentic dramatiza- ton of the Negro's idea of God ano heaven and his final triumph through trial and trouble, with ole folk songs and spirituals by choir of some 200 negro voices. Other evening programs include the cere- mony on Tuesday celebrating the growth of the Associations Million Dollar Fellowship Fund, a concert and demonstration of "The Dance as an Art" on Wednesday evening, in the Dores Humphrey Charles Weedman group of dancers and in formal dinners for the various sec
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16

The Musicale to be sponsored this evening at Buckingham hall by St. Margaret's parish will be one of the most prominent of the St. Patrick's Day activities. Committees in charge have completed extensive arrangements for the event.
 Patrons and patronesses for the affair arc as follows:
 Rev. John A. Conlan, Rev. Peter P. Daly, Rev. J. Oliver Cronan, His Excellency, T. Frank Hayes, MT. and Mrs. r. M. Barry, John F. Barry, Miss Julia Bergin, MT. and Mrs. Pat rick Bergin, MT. and Mrs. John L. Bonn.
 MT. and Mrs. D. F. Buckley, MT, and Mrs. John E. Bulger, Mrs. Han- nah Cahey, MT. and Mrs. J. B. Col lins, William B. Corbett, MT. and Mrs. Clifton J. Cotter, Senator and Mrs. George Culhane, Miss Jane E Culhane, Miss Mary Cullum, MT. and Mrs. Leo J. Curley. Mrs. Anna Ben- nett Daly, MT. and Mrs. E. J. Daly Mir. and Mrs. E. J. Daly, Jr, Mrs. J. M. Daly, Mir. and Mrs. M. J. Daly MT. and Mrs. M. J. Darcey, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Delaney.
 Dr. and Mrs. John H. Dillon, Mrs Maude Delaney Donahue, Mrs. Kate Seery Donovan, Miss Ella Mary Doran, MT. and Mrs. Joseph F. Dougherty, William A. Ennis, Ber- nard r. Erwin, Jr., MT. and Mrs. Ed ward L. Farley, MT. and Mrs. Dan- iel T. Harrington, MT. and Mrs. Dan- iel T. Harrington, Jr., MT. and Mrs William Harrington, >Dr. and Mrs Edward 0. Fitzpatrick, MT. and Mrs Frank Fitzpatrick, MT. and Mrs. Will liam B. Fitzgerald, MT. and Mrs Patrick Flaherty, MT. and Mrs Thomas Flanagan.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Fleming Mrs. Lauretta M. Fogarty, MT. and Mrs. John G. Gilmartin, Dr. and Mrs. W. M. Good, Miss Elizabeth G. Hart, MT. and Mrs. John A. Hayden, MT. and Mrs. James P. Healey, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Healey, Dr. and Mrs. Richard J. Hinchey, MT. and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Clubs Federation Meets M April

The annual County Meeting of the Federation of Women's clubs vii be held on April 14th at the New Haven Women's Club, 591 vThit1ey Avenue, New Haven. Luncheon will be served at 1 o'clock fo. which reservations must be made with Mrs. Will N. Thomas, 1858 Cold Spring street, New Haven be- f.r, April 18th.
 Members of the various clubs of the state are invited to attend. Sev- el local members will attend the meeting.
 4 meeting of the Presidents Council of the Federation will be held at the New Haven Y. M. c. A. on Friday at 10:3O o'clock with the president Mrs. Earl A. Young pre- siding. A round table discussion will b. held on the topics" How we My Improve Our Club" and What T. Means To Be President"
 Alice Dixon Bond of Boston will be the lecturer at the afternoon ses- sion. A musical program has also bean arranged and a luncheon will be included on the program. Mrs. Fr derrick Marggraff, local president, will be iii attendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
Personal

MT. and Mrs. John Kline reeurn- ed to their home on North Main street after spending a few days in Worcester.
 Miss Lucille Reed of Chase Park way has been spending a few days in New York.
 Mrs. A. L. Hauerwas of Prospect street is @ patient at the Waterbury hospital where she recently under went an operation.
 Mrs. Edward s. Sanderson of Buckingham street is spending few weeks in California.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Danielson of Highland avenue are spending several days in New York city.
 Miss Alice Johnson has returned to her home on Willow street after spending the weekend in Provi- dence, R. l.
 John T. Monzani who has been patient at the Waterbury hospital is now convalescing at his home on Fiske street.
 Mrs. Jeanette Bronneke. and Miss Ruth Parker of this city are spend- ing a few days in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
8 And P Club Hears
 Judge Harney Talk

Judge William M. Harney of the juvenile court of Hartford urged members of the Waterbury Business and Professional Womens club to attend hearings in Hartford on new juvenile legislation, in an address last night at meeting of the group. Mrs. Mabel Bachmann, presi- dent of the club. presided.
 It was pointed out that hearings on bills important to juvenile courts were scheduled for this season. The manner of attendance to hearings on other bills was compared to the too few who take interest in the juvenile measures. People do not realize that the children of today may become the criminals of tomor- row." said the judge, "so it is the duty of the whole community to do what we can to prevent that"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
Personal
:Wor1ens s Club Plans Special Program For Tom OTTO lO

A novel program has been ar- ranged by the Waterbury Wennen's Club for tomorrow afternoon. The program will be entitled, "A.Day of Diversion" Mrs. George A. Brennan is chairman of the affair.
 Sketches of the development of gowns will be shown in black and white by Q New York artist. Lunch- con will be served in the Tudor room with Mrs. Warren Doolittle as chairman. Members of the senior group of models include Mrs. John Currte Walker Mrs. Evan Jones, Mrs. Arthur Walker and Mrs. Harold \ White. Misses Eleanor Leavenworth, Ann Lockwood, Sue Shader and Bet ty Hubbard comprise the junior group. The dessert bridge will be held in the main auditorium. Mrs. Jesse Kelsey is chairman and Mrs. Charles Wintermute is in charge of prizes. Mattresses are in charge of Mrs. B. M. Warnes, and Mfrs. Cor. don Sornmers is in charge of tickets.
 Mrs, Ralph Tweedale as kitchen chairman is assisted by Mrs. Warren Doolitte, Mrs. B. M. Warnes, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16

E. j.. Nelson, Mrs. John Porzenheim. Mrs! George Hopkins, Mrs. Raymond Mills, Mrs. Jessie Kelsey, Mrs. Charle Wintermute, Mrs. Joseph Neil, Mrs. Charles 5chliR and Mrs. Louis Lougee.
 The waitresses will be Mrs. B. M. Warnes, Mrs. Edward Leavenworth, Mrs. Charles Cough, Mrs. Donald Henderson, Mrs. Donald Post, Mrs John ThoIns, Mrs. Frederick Smed -ley, Mrs. George Butler, Mrs. How ard Coe. Mrs. James Peasley, Mrs. Raymond Mills, Mrs. John Snyder Mrs. Carl Gulliver, Mrs. William Wolfe. Mrs. R. Harrison, Miss Clar- ice Gillette, Mrs. Louis Lougee, Mrs. Paul Peterson, Mrs. Arthur Wood- ward, Mrs. Marshall Meth, Mrs. Charles Velte and Mrs. David Bab- son.
 The ways and means committee of the club is assisting in the arrange InentS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
T0day's Contract Problem
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turned a trump. This trick was won with the queen in dummy, and three rounds of trumps were taken, re- moving the adverse trumps.
 South, who thought his contract a cinch, led a diamond. East re- fused to win the first round, but when a diamond was continued he won the second trick with the ace. He cashed the ace of hearts. and then led a club.
 South was compelled to concede a club trick to West. thereby losing his contract.
 South first. after clearing trumps. should have led heart. and then no play by East could have beaten the contract, for the holdup tn hearts would have ben fatal. 4 later holdup in diamonds after one lead Of hearts would have been of no avail.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
AAUW Meeting Program, Includes Interesting EDents

tion delegates and representatives on Tuesday evening. The sectional dinners precede an evening address by pr. Katharine J. Gallagher, pro- lessor of history Boucher college, whose subject will be "Women in the Renaissance" pr. Gallagher is chairman of the American Associa- ton of University Women's Fellow ship Awards committee.
 Through its support of research fellowships for gifted women schol- ars. the American Association of University Women docs unique work, one which has been maintain ed throughout the 55 years of the associations activity in the educa- tional field. Contributions to the Million Dollar Endowment Fund now being raised by the A. A. U. w will be reported at Savannah.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
Officers Installed
 By Church Sodality

Officers of the Children of Mary Sodality of St. Lucy's church were installed to their new posts by Rev. John w. O'Neill of St. Augustus church, Hartford, at rites last night in the Copper Kettle restaurant.
 Those installed were: President, Miss Connie Ciaccio; vice-presi- dent, Miss Dorothy Masone; sec- retary, Miss Eva Dichele; treasurer, Miss Mary Piccolo; publicity of- ficer, Miss Mary Scalo.
 Following the ceremoy Father o. Neill spoke briefly on Catholic Ac- ton. Miss Louise Mazzaferro was named chairman of food sale to be given by the sodality in Miller and Peck's store, March 27.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

The Wednesday afternoon session of the Cornell Contract Club con- d, cted at 60 Linden street by Mrs. John c. Moriarty closed yesterday with the following winners for the series: Mrs. Matthew Houston and Mrs. Clarence Byars, 780; Mrs. Lawrence Ryan. and Mrs. Arnold Smith, TIE Mrs. H. R. S tandiford ana Mrs. George Bolan, TIC; Mrs. Joseph Stone and Mrs. William OCallaghan, ITS; and Mrs. John Collins and Mrs. Thomas Aubrey, 769hs.
 Top scorers in yesterdays session ar Mrs. Matthew Houston and Ms. Clarence Byars, l08ls; Mrs. William Rooney and Mrs. James Duncan. iOOIs and East and West: Mrs. Christy Erk and Mrs. Carl SDeilnlan. l30ls and Mrs. Lawrence Ryln and Mrs. Charles Currie. l27.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
Get Together Club
 Bridge TonorrosO

The Women's Get-Together Club of the Third Congregational church met last evening at the parish hall, Mrs. Joseph Smith presiding. Plans were discussed for Bingo party a ( also for a rummage sale which is to be held in April.
 A dessert bridge will be given by the group tomorrow afternoon at !:30 o'clock.
 Possesses for the evening were: Mrs. George McKenna, Mrs. Harry Pritchard and Mrs. Joseph Smith.
 The prize of the. evening was do- mated by Mrs. Harry Pritchard and awarded to Mrs. Edward Farquahr- son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16

My friend, Earl Bryan of Cleve- land. finds many interesting bridge hands. Perhaps it is because he is alert to see god point in attack or defense, which others. less care- ful, are prone to overlook.
 Today's hand is case in point, and illustrates a rather delicate principle of timing by the declarer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
Conference To
 Be Held This Week

The 44th annual state conference of the Connecticut society, Daugh- ters of the American Revolution, will be held at Hotel Mohican. New London, Thursday and Friday of this week. The conference will be called to order at 1:30 D. r1., Thurs day and on the following morning, the delegates will gather at 9:30.
 A banquet will be held at the Hotel Mohican the first evening at 7:15 o'clock, preceded by a reception at GAS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
Jeuuish Ladies Bridge
 At Workn,en's Circle

T.,e Hebrew Ladies Aid will spon- sor bridge on Thursday evening at 8 ocloc, for the benefit of the Passover Fund for needy families Due to the recent fire at the He br W Institute the affair will be held at Workmen's Circle.
 Hrs. B. Rubinowitz and Mrs. Frank Meyers will be in charge of the event.
 The Connecticut College Club of Waterbury will hold supper meet ing together with the Meriden chap ter on Wednesday evening at Cooks in Plainville. The speaker will be Dr. John L. Erb, chairman of De- partment of Music of Connecticut College.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

Loses Wrong Guess Declarer Makes Poor Choice of
 Lead in Side Suits and Is Unable to Cash Good Tricks in Dummy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
Engagements
McNELLTs-NILAN

Mrs. Mary Milan of Howard street announces the engagement and coming marriage of her daughter, Margaret W. Milan to John A. Mo- Nellis, son of Joseph F. McNellis of State street. The wedding will take place on April 9th at, o'clock at the Sacred Heart church,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16

The problem. a simple one. was which of the two plain suits to establish first. The declarer guessed wrong and went down. although his wrong guess was one that might carelcssly be made by even the best Of players.
 East won the opening lead Of tine jack of clubs with the acc. and re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16

Mrs. Joseph Syrak. who died Of influenza at Baja. Hungary. at the age Of 100. attributed her long life to the fact that she had never trav- cled on a train.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16

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 Note the new package below. Two full dozen, in a flat pocket tin, for 25t! Try this new package. Enjoy the quick action and known quality of the real Bayer article now with out thought of price.
 Do this especially if you want the means of quick relief from a bad headache, neuritis or neuralgia pains. Remember. BAYER ASPI- RIN works fast. For BAYER tab lets dissolve or disintegrate almost
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16
Ort Group WilL
 Hear Mrs. Hepburn

Speaking in advocation of birth control, Mrs. Katherine Houghton Hepburn, of Hartford, will appear before the assemblarge of the local Chapter of sWomen's American ORT at tea in the Women's Club audi torium next Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mrs. Hepburn is legis- lative chairman of the National committee on Federal legislation for Birth Control. She is the mother of Katharine Hepburn, film star.
 Mrs. Hepburn has been supporting birth control since 1930 when the national birth control committee was formed by Margaret Sanger. Mrs. Abraham J. Berment is chair man of the committee on arrange mentS and Mrs. Lewis Freedman .s in charge of the tea.
 Mrs. Mark l.. Sperry, Jr., and Mrs. Harrison Camp were speakers at yesterdays meeting which was pre- sided over by Mrs. A. Henry Weis- man. Hostesses during the social 1 period were Mrs! Maurice D. Ber- man, Mrs. Marcus H. Weismah, Mrs. Isaac Greenberg, Mrs. Nathan Freed- man, Mrs. Samuel Elman, Mrs. Joseph Miller and Mrs. Leonard Garston.
 A surprise party was rendered Mir, and Mrs. John B. Ericsson, of 16l Highland avenue, in honor of their silver wedding anniversary last Saturday night. The couple were recipients of beautiful gifts. Relatives from Stamford, Bridge port, New Haven, Hartford and New Britain were present. A buffet lunch was served. Those present were: Mir. and Mrs. Ernest Larson, MT. Ernest Victor Larson of Stam- ford, MT. Oscar Johnson of Bridge port, MT. and Mrs. John Edman, Miss Greta Edman of New Haven, MT. and Mrs. Andrew Johnson, Miss Dorothy Johnson of Hartford, MT. and Mrs. Emil Erikson, Miss Mabel Erikson, MT. Albert Ericson, Mrs. Winnie Anderson and MT. Oscar Anderson of New Britain, Mir. and Mrs. August Ericson, Miss Mildred Ericsson, Miss Signe Ericson, MT. Harry Ericsson and MT. and Mrs. Albin Anderson of Oakville; MT. and Mrs. A. c. Benson, Miss Alice Benson, Miss Olga Benson, MT. and Mrs. Hugh Leonard, Miss Calma Leonard, MT. and Mrs. Otto Peter son, MT. and Mrs. Martin Anderson, MT. and Mrs. Emil Johnson, Roy Johnson, MT. and Mrs. John B. Ericson, Miss Esther Ericson, George Ericsson and William Dillane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16

Silk cocoons produced in Japan in 1936 weighed nearly 660,000,000 pounds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-16

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 Millions of people know this about genuine BAYER ASPIRIN. And ask for it by its full name IT not by the name aspirin" alone when they buy. Get it next time you want quick relif you'll be sur prised at how fast it works. Only l5t a dozen - two full dozen for q quarter, anywhere in the United States.
The Washington times., 1937-06-22
CLAUDE II. OWEN

Claude II. Owen, assistant cash
Ter OF the First National Bank OF
Southern Maryland at Upper MARI
boro, who played a hero's role in
April, 1881, when he frustrated a
robbery of the bank, died yester-
day of a heart ailment at his home
in that Maryland town. He was
SIS years old.
A native Of Charles county,
Maryland, he had been q resident
Of Upper Marlboro for IS years
and served with the bank for IS
years. Three bandits, one armed
with a Submachine gun, attempted
a daring daylight robbery at the
bank in April, 1881. Mr.. Owen
drew a pistol from his cash drawer
and fired on the nearest bandit.
The robber fell dead and the two
other men fled.
Surviving Mr.. Owen is his widow,
Mrs. Katheryn B. Owen; . sister,
Mrs. Theodore w. Oetzel, Of Wash
ington; and two brothers, Latrobe
Owen, Of washington, and Eugene
Owen. Of San Francisco.
Requiem mass will be celebrated
tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock in
st. Mary's Catholic Church, Upper
Marlboro. Interment will be there
in Carmel Cemetery,
The Washington times., 1937-06-22
House Refuses Cash
For Rogers Memorial
International News Service

Branding q proposed 81, zoo, 900
memorial to the late humorist, win
Rogers, as nothing more than an
Indian museum" Representative
Costello Cd, California, yester-
day blocked passage in the House
Of a bill authorizing Federal par
ticipation.
After a brief discussion, Repre-
sentative Keller Cd Illinois,
chairman Of the Library Commit
tee, yielded to Costello's demand
the bill be laid aside. Keller, how
ever, said Costello ''has an entire
misconcSption Of the purpose"