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Evening star., 1938-09-19
BY THOMAS C. HARDMAN.

1t might have happened to anyone.
The Kurries wonder why it hap
pened to them.
They wonder why it had to be their
memories of a week end spent at
the historic Gettysburg reunion in
July that were obliterated suddenly by
a needless highway crash which made
them principal characters in q real
life tragedy-a pathetic story which
two months later Is just reaching its
climax.
Thousands visited the scene Of the
famous Civil War battle that week
end, but this happened to the Kurries.
Sebastian M. Kurrie was driving his
automobile between Gettysburg and
Frederick on the way to their home
in Bethesda. Md. His wife Hazel was
sitting beside him In the front seat,
while their 4-year-old daughter Nancy
Jean amused herself on the back seat
by drawing crayon pictures in her lit
tie color book.
One Tragic Moment.
Then suddenly it happened.
A car coming from the opposite d.
rection veered swiftly across the middle
OF the highway, side-swiped an auto
mobile in front of the Kurries and
crashed broadside into their machine
Other cars ground to a stop. Their
occupants rushed to extricate the VIC
Tins from the twisted and broken
mass of steel and glass which had
been an automobile. Little Nancy Jean
was lifted from the wreckage first, her
tiny body broken and APPARENTLY life
less. Mr.. and Mrs. Kurrie were re-
moved, unconscious.
The other driver wandered about
aimlessly, holding his hands to his face
His injuries were slight.
He had been drinking.
Nobody seemed to know what to do.
MIR. Kurrie regained consciousness and
began walking about the highway,
holding his daughters limp body in
his arms. Soon a youthful medical
student took the child from the dis
traught father and found her heart
had stopped beating. He administered
artificial respiration until q faint, ir-
regular beat began again..
The student piled the injured into
his car and rushed them to the Fred
erick (Md) City Hospital % miles
away. Nancy Jean. was still alive.
Her skull was fractured at the base
of the brain: her thigh was broken,
and among multiple internal injuries
was a ruptured kidney. Mrs. Kurrie
had a brain conclusion, double ankle
fracture and back injuries. The IA
ther was found to have suffered only
cuts and bruises about his head.
The other driver was jailed on a
charge of driving while drunk, reck-
less driving and failing to keep to his
side Of the highway. He later was
Evening star., 1938-09-19

any credit for keeping her alive. They
had never seen human being sur
vive such injuries as this little girl
had suffered.
Weight Drops to Half.
Her weight dropped from so to Is
pounds. Food was needed into blood
vessels of her arm Finally she was
able to move her lips, ever so family
Her mother thought she smiled.
Nancy Jean remained at Frederick
for 9l2 weeks. Then one day her
Evening star., 1938-09-19

released on bail pending the outcome
Of the Kurries' injuries.
This is the point where newspapers
ended a routine traffic story but for
the Kurries the real story had just
begun.
The mother recovered rapidly. but
little Nancy Jean lay unconscious for
more than month. 1t was feared
every gasping breath would be her
last. Doctors gave up all hope for
her recovery. None of them will take
Evening star., 1938-09-19
DR.. Alexander Fraser Dies.

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 @.-Dr.
Alexander Fraser, 60, a leading path
ologist, died today after a lingering
illness.
He was professor Of pathological
histology at New York University and
Bellevue Medical College and the au-
thor of a number Of books and
articles.
Evening star., 1938-09-19
Woman Held in Stabbing.

Mrs. Sadie Evans, colored, of 2706
o street NV, was ordered held for
the grand jury today by a coroner's
jury investigating the fatal stabbing
last Monday Of her husband, Robert
Evans, 40. Mrs. Evans testified she
stabbed her husband several times
with an ice pick when he came home
drunk and abused her.
Evening star., 1938-09-19

but Nancy Jean was too weak She
had to regain her strength-some of
the remarkable stamina which she
had exhausted in keeping the spark of
life in her little body. Home was the
best place for this. they decided.
At the Kurrie home IN Bethesda,
Nancy Jean draws crayon pictures in
her little color book. She plays with
new dolls and other toys her parents
have bought to keep her mind oc-
cupied.
Evening star., 1938-09-19
NEW FARM POLICY
Written Agreement Is Ordered
Between Farmers and Tenants.

A written agreement between tenant
farmers and their landlords became
. requirement for Government loans
to tenants under q new policy an
nounced yesterday by the Farm Sc.
curity Administration.
c. B. Baldwin. acting administrator,
said the requirement would reducs
the shifting Of tenants on farm land
and do away with much friction be-
tween tenants and landlords"
Evening star., 1938-09-19
SORORITY ELECTS
Mrs. Loretta McCleery Heads Chi
Sigma Group.

New Officers Of Alpha Province of
Chi sigma Sorority were announced
yesterday when the group ended its
four-day convention at the Mayflower
Hotel.
Mrs. Loretta McCleery was elected
president to succeed Mrs. Dorothy A.
Casey. The other officers include Miss
Margery Mertz, vice president; Miss
Eileen Hayes, second vice president;
Miss Dorothy Luckett, secretary; Mrs.
Julia Yokum, assistant secretary, and
Mrs. Margaret Moore, historian.
The province is limited to residents
of the District Of Columbia.
Evening star., 1938-09-19
FINDS BABY'S BODY
Colored Man Finds It Floating on
Potomac While Fishing.

The body Of a baby girl wrapped
in brown paper was found yesterday
floating in the Potomac River near
the West Potomac Park polo field by
James Whaley. oolored, 225 Virginia
avenue SW., who was fishing from
the sea wall.
Whaley called Sergt. L. G. Purtle-
baugh and Pvt. Albert Kruger of the
Park Police. who said that the baby
seemed to have been dead about day
The body was taken to the Morgue,
where an autopsy will be performed
to discover the cause of death.
Evening star., 1938-09-19

joined Lne faculty
! of the School Of
F. o. r eign Service
at George t o W n
University as a
lecturer asSociat-
ed with the de-
partment of po-
litical sciences in
the field Of dip
lomatic his t ory
and procedure.
The former Dip
Llomat who had
b e n identified
with his native
land for upwards
Evening star., 1938-09-19

until the republic was absorbed by
Germany.
His service in the United States
over q period Of nearly 80 years Is one
Of the longest on record and has re-
suited in Mr.. Prochnik's possessing
q deep and sympathetic knowledge Of
American affairs. His American wife
wls the former Miss James Of Bos-
ton, . daughter Of IN American diplo.
matte o3acex.
Evening star., 1938-09-19
DAVID PARKER DIES
Retired g. P. o. Employe Was
Veteran Of As Years. Service.

aet1Teo ". =. ". GmPAoye was
Veteran Of As Years Service.
David Parker, es, retired employe
Of the Government Printing Once, died
yesterday at his home, Is New York
avenue NV, after short illness.
A veteran Of ~ years service at the
Printing ONCE, Mr.. Parker was head
pressman when retired in 1882. Earlier
he had been night superintendent Of
press work, in addition to having held
several other positions there. He was
q member Of Local No. /, Pressmen's
Union. His nearest survivors are .
niece and two nephews. His wife died
several years ago. Mr.. Parker was .
native Of Buffalo. N. Y.
Funeral services will be held 1t II
Am. tomorrow at the residence. Burial
Vii b u Cedar Hll oemat9y.
Evening star., 1938-09-19
PR0CHN|K JOINS
FACULTY AT c. j.
Austrian Republics First
and Last Envoy to U. S. to
Lecture on History.

Edgar L. G. Prochnik, first and last
Minister to the United States from
the Austrian Republic which was abb
sorbed into the German Reich, has
Evening star., 1938-09-19
FACES CHARGES
Cousin of Capt. Thomas N. Rives
to Be Arraigned.

Accused by his cousin, Capt. Thomas
M. Rives, District Jail superintendent,
Norfieet W. Rives, ~, Of Richmond,
was to be arraigned In Police Court
here today on charges Of false repre-
sentation in connection with q SIS
check given the warden last week.
He was brought to Washington
Saturday after being arrested in Rich.
mond on . warrant sworn to by Capt.
Hives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
JOSEPH CORCORAN
 GUEST AT DINNER
Former WiIby Athlete Be. ing Honored at Multi.
 gan's Tonight

More than 100 persons are ex- pected to attend c testimonial din- ner tonight for Joseph Corcoran, former Wilby high school athlete. The affair will be held at Muliigan's restaurant on Phoenix avenue.
 MT. Corcoran Is to be married on Saturday, ct St. Thomas church to Miss Mary Covenni. 4 few years ago he starred in three sports at Wilby, and later played with several local amateur teams.
 The arrangements committee is headed by William Ladden. Other committee members are Thomas Sweeney, John Ladden, James Shee- han and Patrick Shea. Nell Sullivan, Martin Sweeney, Steve orosch, James Lee, Joseph Maloney, Maurice Shea, John Shea, Phil Ryan, John Ryan, Prank Carey, Louis Janetty, James Green, Tom Maxim, John Na- kin, Daniel Hayes, John Stack, Den- his stack, Thomas Shea, Leo Cum. mings, Richard Cummings, Nell ORourke, Daniel Kerwin, John Ker. win, Thomas Conley, William Con. ley, Neil O'Donnell, Eddie O'Donnell, Thomas Morrisey, George Mulligan, Jr., Francis Mulligan, Marty sulli- van, Charles Murphy, Thomas Da- ley, Robeft, Daley, Thomas Sulli. van, Michael Covelli, George Covelli, Charles Romello, Frank Mccarthy, John Romello, George Mccormack and Charles Lawson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
Taft to Give
Sunday, November 6, Chosen for Impressive
 Ceremonies for Scouts
Various Civic, FraternaI Organizations Invied-Irees to Represent I3 Original States, Also
 Deceased Executives

foot tall, The location of each tree will be permanently recorded and the tree itself will be tagged, give Ing the name of the donors.
 Plenty Of Cooperation
 Organizations not previously mem toned in the paper which will Dc represented in constitution Grove" are: Dorlc Lodge of Perfection
 Euclid Lodge No. 30, A. r. and Evergreen Court No. ?.
 Ionic Council, Princes of Jeru- salem.
 Patriotic Order of America, Camp No. l7.
 Rotary Club. Lieut.. Shea Auxiliary, V. r. w. Wilson Post No. 1So, American Lee zion. Davenport Auxiliary; United Spanish War Veterans,
 Waterbury Council of Girl Scouts. Troop 10, Boy Scouts of America. Waterbury League of Women vot- CTS.
 Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Waterbury.
 Waterbury Swiss society.
 Sarah whitman Trumbull chap ter; D. A. R., Watertown.
 woodward Post No. b-Watertown Centennial Lodge No. 100, l. o. O. F., Naugatuck.
 Evergreen Chapter 70. 22; o. E S., Naugatuck.
 Naugatuck Valley Lodge, No. ieb; s. ?. A., Naugatuck.
 order of Daughaters of St. Jean --Naugatuck.
 Troop 5, Boy Scouts of America -Naugatuck.
 WatertoWn Troop 2, B. g. A.
 Watertown Troop 1; 3. s. A.
 Wolcott Troop 1; B. 2. A.
 Troop 90, B. 8. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20

John Bendler will preside.
 It is expected that committee re- ports will be filed in connection with the approaching dinner-dance of the association at Waverly Inn.
 Hewes Speaks
 Hartford, Conn, Oct. 20.-(UP)-- The enterprise of the operators of locally owned and operated business was lauded today by Col. Thomas Hewes ct the meeting of the Hart ford County Druggist association at Hotel Bond. Col. Hewes, Democratic candidate for lieutenant-governor, said that In his judgment such en- terprises must be encouraged and enlarged,
 A portion of his address follows:
 "The locally owned, locally oper- ated, independent business enter prise represents not only Q substan- tial part of the commercial life of the country, but, in my judgment, a part which must be encouraged and enlarged.
 "The social life of the American DCUplG 10 QAabAAlGtAy V A0SHA SASs AhS sphere of our daily interests is that of the family and the neighborhood, Politically, especially here in the east, our whole governmental struc- ture rests on highly important lo- cal units. In Connecticut we are familiar with the government of our own town and after that our state, None of us has more than Q vague understanding either of remote so- cial or governmental life within the United States. These localized in- terests of our people make Q flexible and strong society, much more read- fly adapted to withstanding shocks of one kind or another than any dignified organization that is known, By e parity of reason, the small enterprise, and by small I do not mean minute but of 0 kind which Is largely local affair. Is well adapted to cur social and govern mental life.
 Such Q system can feed life Into our national blood stream in much the same way that the tiny blood vessels in the lungs absorb oxygen from the air for the benefit of our bodies"
 Saved America
 Congressman-a -at-large William M Citron of Middletown also spoke at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
6. .O.P. SEEKING
 FUSION TICKET
Independents Report Re. pubIicans Making Over.
 tures-Club Formed

While some members of the In- dependent Democratic club were attending 0 meeting for organiEa- ton of the "George T. Cuihane for Senator" club last night at the Y. M, o. A., others of the club planned a meeting at club rooms, i8l Eas, Main street, for tonight at which, 1t was reported, discussion of a fusion ticket for next year will be topic.
 The club has failed to endorse any candidates although claim is made that the Republicans have sought such endorsement. Friction between the club and its former members, as well as with the reg ular Democratic organization and Senator Culhane, is expected to see attempt at some fusion plan next year.
 The Culhane club will work for reelection of Senator Culhane in the 18th district and Joseph F, Ken ney was chosen president at last nights meeting.
 Besides MT. Kenney, the officers are: Vice-president, Catherine P, Hanlon, Thomas Mccarthy, and George T. Ryan; secretary, Atty. John J. McLinden: assistant secre- taries, Edmund Dc Matteo and John M. Clark; treasurer, James o, Bulger; assistant treasurers, Alex ander Guastaferri and Merrill Po- lancer.
 District chairmen and assistants will be appointed later. The next netting will be held at the "Y'' Tuesday at 8 o'clock ard Sen. Cul- hane will speak. All interested in his candidacy are invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20

the meeting and said in part:
 Business is cooperating with the government because the business man realizes that Roosevelt and his administration saved this country from revolution such as occurred in other parts of the world. The work Ing classes have faith in the New Deal and business men know this. Already this administration has suc- ceeded in establishing harmonious relation between business and labor. Measures are being studied in con- gress to protect and save the inde- pendent and small businessmen from extinction by any unfair and un- economic tactics. If the Republicans and Hoover were to again gain con- trol of the administration we again would return to the despair, econ- omic trouble and business failure of 1882.
 "All this talk of discord between labor and capital is more the exag- gerated imagination of Republicans and some of the opposition press rather than what is borne out by. facts"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
HEAVY PENALTIES
 AWARDED ERSKINE
Burton Street Man Gets 30 Days For Probation
 Violation

Arrested yesterday on charges of intoxication and breach of the peace, Hugh Erskine, 8, of 64 Bur- ton street, faced an additional charge of violating his probation when arraigned before Judge Ed ward Mascolo in c.ty court this morning. Heavy penalties were inc flicted on all counts.
 The court was told that Erskine had been placed on probation m May to pay e fine of Sb and costs, and had failed to mako any pay ments.
 Judge MaScolo re-imposed the fine of S6 and costs, sentenced Err skine to 30 days for violation of probation, and gave him sentences of co and 90 days on the other two charges.
 A continuance to Monday was granted Fred Marano, 2i, of e3 Ridge street, charged with reckless driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
THREE BOY SCOUT
 PARLEYS TONIGHT

A south district board of review
 will be held by Mattatuck Council,
 Boy Scouts, tonight with Troop 1
 of St. Johns church as host troop.
 Walter Green, council committee
 man on scout advancement, will be
 in charge.
 There will be a meeting of the
 Pomperaug district committee at 8 o'clock this evening in Oakville at
 the home of Albert Pope. William
 0. Cleveland is chairman of the
 committee.
 A Naugatuck district committee will be held at the borough Y this afternoon at 5:15 o'clock. Harold Chittenden is chairman of the com-
 mittee.
 The north district board of re- view was held last night at Troop 5's headquarters in the First Bap-
 tist church.
 The following scouts were advanc- ed to second class rank: Troop 10. First Lutheran church, Robert Dra- patin; Troop 16, St. Lucys Holy
 Name society, V. A. Summa, Louis DeFrancesco, Natalion DeFrancesco, Orlando Persion; Troop 30. Bucks Hill Community club, Raymond Faber, Michael Petro. Charles Schmidt. Michael Matekevich. Terry Linehan, Stephen Halloway: Troop l 5, First Baptist church, Frank Mer- cio, Norman Caffrey. Those advanced to first class rank
 were: Troop 5, First Baptist church. Arthur Johnson, Anthony Lenti. Hayden Nichols of Troop 5 be- came life scout at this board. He was also awarded q merit badge in pioneering.
 The following officials were pres ent at last nights board: Alonz0 Bloodgood, Alfred Meddox, Paul A. 1 Marggraff, Henry Donohus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
DRIVE MEETINGS
 TO END TONIGHT

Generals Charles Allen and Charles Tempieton, with their ma- jors and captains, are busy today whipping their Blue and Red arm. ics into shape for the final report in the Y.MC.A. enrolment week.
 The meeting eonvenes at 0:ib at the YMC.A. The auditors report shows that General Aliens Blue Army is leading with 604 members and 4,323 points as against General Templeton's Red Army with coy members, 3,073 points. The total number of members secured to date is eii. The competition is based on points, therefore, the Blue Army is leading by $50 points.
 Chairman Arthur II. 0oepel ex- poets . bumper crop of members in the reports of the two armies to- night. Vice-president Leon II. French will preside at the closing session. Over 700 members came in on the last day one year ago and Chair man doepel expects Q similar re. port tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
Not Red

The following summation of the political situation in Con- nectlcut appears in the current issue of Ken in the column of that bl-weekly national maga- zine entitled Capital Ken"
 "Stald Connecticut may star tic nation by producing first Socialist governor since found- Ing of the republic. Nutmeggers report Jasper McLevy, Bridge ports perpetual mayor has q fighting chance to win Nov. 8. McLevy's chance Hes In hard. bitten conservative slates of both Dcms and Reps. This gives liberals chance to stand solid for him in . three-way race. McLevy victory actually would shove Conn. only Q few inches to the left. He's Q right-wing Socialist, just about as pink as Roosevelt"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20

ganigations throughout the whole council and 1t is expected that 100 or omcr organizations will take part. The central part of the grove will contain i3 trees representing i3 original states. Many of those trees are coming from the Forestry Departments of the states them- selves. The Connecticut tree will be An the center. The camp cere. monies and evening retreats will b held in this part of the grove, There are also being set aside in this grove open plats Of land to be used as chapels for various religi- olS services, Catholic, Protestant and Jewish.
 The trees to be set out will be chiefly young evergreenS about 5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20

Horace D. Taft of Watertown will Dc the speaker at the dedication of "Constitutlon Grove" at the new caTnpsite Sunday afternoon, Novenn- Der 9th, at 2:S0 o'clock, it was an- nounced today by Walter II. Deacon, president of the Mattatuck Council. All Boy Scout groups in the coun- oil, representatives of the organiza- tons participating in the estab- llshment of constitution Grove" and tho public are invited to ate tend.
 Trees Represent States
 The establishment of the grove is being made possible through the participation of community or-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
cHIMPs SEE MOVIE

London-(UP)-peter and Jackie, two of the London Zoos best- known chimpanzeeS, were taken to the movies to see the film Monkey Into Man." in which they starred. Close-ups of chimps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
Guest of Honor

Guest of Honor
 gathering of members of local Italian societies will be in at- tendance. Anthony Petrillo and Umberto Santopietro are co-chair- men of the committee of arrange ments. MT. zappone's marriage to Miss Marie Geneva of Man. han street was recently announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
"Constitution Grove" Dedicatory Address
Latest Political Gossip
RY x. D. RIRNCE

The Republicans of waterbury certainly missed Q chance when they dld not nominate for Judge of Probate . local man or Q man of more age, legal experience, and local acqualntance than their present candidate has. Attorney Patrick fiealey, with 50 years ot local acquaintance, is 30 well known and regarded that he IS bound to get Q lot of Republican votes just as Judge slavin always dld.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
CongressInen to Speak
 At Druggists Meeting
Local Association to Confer on Pending Legislation
 Roosevelt Saved Nation From Resolution

Convressman-at-Large William Citron of Middletown and Congressman Joseph Smith of Waterbury will De tne guests tomorrow afternoon of the Waterbury Druggss Association at its meeting in Chamber o commerce ns The two "Gentlemen from Connecticut VIII attenu m an advisory capacity to discuss recent and penung eg
 ation in Washington pertaining to druggSts FTesoens
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20
Full Weather Report
Boston. Oct. sO--tUP)-wsather

Boston, Oct. 2O--(UP)--weRther fOrecRAtt
 C0NNECTICUT-PaPtly cloudy and colder tonight and Friday.
 RHODE ISLAND-C udy and colder tonight and Friday, preceded by light rain tonight.
 MASSACHUSETTS, - Cloudy and colder preceded by. light rain in fair, slightly colder in east portion, and orang utanA, including a dance, provoked the most interest from Peter and Jackie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-10-20

In Siberia, in 1908. wind from a meteor blew down forests over an area of 100 square miles.