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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
JEWISH FARLEY
EYES PROBLEMS

Educational and social pro
grams necessitated by increasing
numbers of Jews affected by anti
Semitism and economic disorgan-
ization in Europe, were considered
today at the second day of the
National Conference of Jewish
Social Welfare at the Willard
Hotel.
The conference opened yester-
day with speakers envisioning the
transfer Of Jewish cultural centers
to this country as a result OF
European conditions. Miss Miriam
r. Ephraim, of Pittsburgh, preSi-
dent of the National Association
of Jewish Center Workers, and
Harry Greenstein, president OF
the conference, discussed the
problems arising out of these con-
ditions.
DR.. Samuel Dinin, president OF
the educators group of the con-
ference, said the Jews Of the
world must Find the road back"
to culture and traditions with
which their people have been
identified since Biblical times.
Fred j. Kelly, head OF the
division of higher education OF
the United States Office Of Edu-
cation, urged establishment OF
community councils of religious
groups to consider youth prob
lens.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
Is Shot
By Irked
BOarder

CHICAGO, May % G.N.sO.
The radio blared forth its message
of hi-de-ho and swing. Adeline
MeSkanas, 16, and her brother.
Vincent, IA, stomped their feet to
the rhythm.
"Get something better" COM
manded Nycidemus Shablansky,
boarder in the Meskanas home.
The youngsters turned the vol
Iume lower, but did not change the
station. Their parents were out
for the evening, and they liked
swing.
Shablansky left the room and
returned a moment later with a
pistol. He fired once, striking AIDE
line in the chest. Vincent fled
from the house.
Adeline dragged herself to a cor
ner drug store, gasped out her
story and collapsed. The druggist
called police and an ambulance.
Policemen found Shablansky
dead. He had fired . bullet into
n nea6 n
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
BY DOROTHY KILGALLEN

NEW YORK, May % d.N.S).
Donald Carroll, jr., acquitted of
the murder of his sweetheart,
Charlotte Matthiesen, today faced
the possibility of a new and cruel.
ling ordeal-a trial to determine
his sanity.
Bewildered by a paradoXical
verdict which pronounced him in
nocent yet did not set him free,
the 16-year-old schoolboy paced
his cell on the verge of collapse.
II want to see my father and
mother" he pleaded. II want
to know If mother is all right"
THINKS HER ILL
Because his mother was not
present when the jury returned
its verdict, Donald thinks she is
ill, Jail rules do not permit her
to see him until Tuesday, the day
on which he is to be committed
to Bellevue Hospital for mental
examination. He may be forced
to remain in the psychopathic
ward 80 days.
I'm not crazy" he protested.
I'm sane. Why do I have to
go through this?"
He must submit to this fresh
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
CHAVEZ FLAYS
"ISMS" IN talk

The Bureau of Engraving and
Printing Post TO the American
Legion yesterday heard Senator
Dennis Chavez CD of New Mexico
denounce all "isms" but American
ism at memorial services in Ro'
tunda Hall.
Communism and Fascism are
things which must never come
to our Shores" the Senator
said. "It behooves us to take
pains to be logical"
Other speakers included Fred
erick johnson, past national COM
mander of the American Legion,
and Haywood N. Saunders, COM
mander Of the post.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28

Another move to widen the
scope of the Golden Mirror contest
to make surer that the winner will
be, without doubt, Washington'S
most beautiful high school girl,
was announced today by the con-
test editor.
The deadline for filing entries
and photographs was moved back
from June to June IL. In this
way, it is hoped that entrants who
might otherwise have found it inn
possible to have their pictures
taken and entries filed might be
given more time.
PHOTOS OFFERED
It was for the same purpose Of
widening the number of applicants
that it was announced yesterday
that the Herald Times photo
graphic staff would make pictures
of those girls who had no recent
pictures Of themselves to enter.
A number Of girls took ad.
vantage of the offer yesterday.
The staff photographers are ready
to accommodate even greater
numbers during the next few
days.
The first prize will be a beautf
full golden mirror, engraved with
an intricate, beautiful design. As
second prize, Charles Schwartz
and Sons are offering a 17-jeweled
Benrus signet watch, while Sci.
myers have offered a 19piece
silver dresser set for the winner
of third place.
JUDGES NAMED
A staff Of eight Washington
social leaders has consented to
judge the contest. They will
select the first ten from photo.
graphs, while the winners Of the
three prizes will be chosen from
those ten after a personal appear.
ance before the judges.
Prizes are to be presented on
graduation night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
DONALD CARROLL, Jr, GOING BACK TO JAIL
Court Order Issued After Verdict of
Ac0uittQL in Murder of Sweetheart

ordeal because the jury which ac-
quilted him of murder found him
not guilty by reason of insanity
at the time of the commission Of
the crime" Under this verdict
it is mandatory for the court to
order his present mental condition
established.
NOT VERY HAPPY
If alienists pronounce him sane.
Judge Thomas Downs, who pre-
sided at the trial and ordered
Donald remanded for observation.
will entertain a motion for his
dismissal.
The boy was not jubilant over
the verdict and asked for his
mother and father.
aren't you happy at the
verdict?" Donald was asked.
Not very" he said. I'm
grateful. don't think I'll ever
be very happy without her"
Her" is Charlotte Matthiesen
his 18-year-old sweetheart, who
begged him to kill her and then
himself because death is so beau.
tiful." He cannot forget that
she is dead, by his hand if by
her own will, and that he lives
because he had not the courage
to follow her,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
Rood Funds
COnferees Agree on
Bill for '4O-'A

A Senate. House conference com.
mittee yesterday cached an
agreement on the $3.50, 900, 900
Hayden Cartwright bill authoriz.
ing Federal highway programs for
the years 1910 and 1941.
The measure allots 100 million
dollars for the regular Federal aid
system in 1910 and lis million
dollars in 1941. It carries fifteen
million dollars each year for farm
to-market roads; twenty million
dollars for Embarrassing elimina-
lions in 1910, and thirty million
dollars in 1941. It also provides
ten million dollars the first year
for forest roads and trails and
thirteen million dollars for 1941.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
Garment Workers
Move for Peace

NEW YORK, May % G.NS).
A long step toward labor peace
was taken today by the executive
board of the International Ladies'
Garment Workers Union in ap-
pointing a committee to work to-
ward reopening Of the CIO-AFL
peace negotiations.
The board deferred action on
the question of participating in q
convention to form a national CLIO
organization as a rival to the
American Federation of Labor "un-
til such a convention is actually
called"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
3 Office Heads
Shifted by NLRB

G.N.S.) Three personnel shifts,
affecting Seattle, Kansas City and
Honolulu offices, we're effected by
the National Labor Relations
Board today.
E. j. Eagen, regional director
in Kansas City, was named to fill
the vacant regional directors post
for the Nineteenth Region, with
headquarters at Seattle. To re-
place Eagen at Kansas City, Err,
nest C. Dunbar was appointed.
Arnold L. Wills, presently field
examiner in the Boston offices,
was appointed to replace Dunbar
in Honolulu.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
CATHOLICS HEAR
PLEA FOR PEACE

BUDAPEST, May % G.N.S0.
A dramatic call for real family
life" as the last means Of pre-
venting humans from attacking
each other like packs of wolves"
was sounded in the world last night
by Premier Bella Imredy, before
ga, 900 pilgrims to the EuchariStic
Congress.
Hungary's premier won rousing
cheers from the throng gathered
in ancient Hero Square on the sec
ond day of the thirty-fourth Eu.
charistic Congress.
UNDERSTANDING VITAL
Before it is too late" he said,
1--WE must reestablish the family
in order to prevent those who
at present misunderstood each
other from becoming wild enc
mics and attacking each other
tomorrow like packs of wolves"
With the premier's words barely
concluded, Hero Square began to
fill to it's every corner with
thousands of Catholics arriving
for the awe-inSpiring midnight
ceremony in which more than AGO.
900 from the four corners of the
earth packed the area. The COM
munion was offered.
1000 FROM U. s.
During the days proceedings ap-
proximately 1000 Am eric a n S
crowded the Corso Theater for
prayers and to hear leaders dis
cuss questions Of faith and the
brotherhood of man.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
DINNER POSTPONED

The first annual dinner Of the
Sick Chicken Society, composed Of
men formerly connected with the
MIRA, scheduled for last night, has
been postponed until fall. Gen.
Hugh johnson, former Blue Eagle
chieftain, was to have addressed
the gathering on the third ami
versary Of the Schechter decision
which invalidated the MIRA. viii
liam Yost is chairman Of the com
mittee in charge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
The Weather

District OF Columbia-Fair to-
night, possibly thundershowers to-
morrow afternoon: not much
change in temperature: thunder
showers Monday; light variable
winds.
Maryland and Virginia - Gen.
orally fair, slightly warmer in the
interior today; local Thunderstorm
ers today and probably tomorrow.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
Mother, Daughter
Mark Birthday

Birthdays will be celebrated at
the same time tomorrow by Mrs.
Susan Cook and her daughter.
Mrs. Frank Balm, at q dinner in
Mrs. Bain's home, I'LL N st. N. W.,
where Mrs. Cook also resides. The
mother is the mother of six chill
dren, has 26 grandchildren, and
three great-grandchildren.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
Fire Victim
Woman Perishes iHs
Chicago Blaze

CHICAGO, May % UN.s.).
A woman was burned to death to.
day and four families were driven
to the street when fire, believed
Of incendiary origin, swept o
three-story apartment building.
The woman, Mrs. Esther Kap-
Ian. SIS, an invalid, was found dead
outside her bedroom door In Q
hallway.
Police sought a youth reported
fleeing from the scene shortly be.
fore the fire was discovered,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
Hop Marketing
Hearings Set

G.N.S0 The AAA announced
today that public hearings on q
proposed marketing agreement
and order for hops growers in
California, Oregon and Washing
ton will open June IA in the court.
house at Santa Rosa, Cal: June
II at Salem, Ore, and June 20 at
Yakima, Wash.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
GunstOn Juniors
Entertain Today

Senior academic and collegiate
classes Of Gunston Hall School
will be the guests of the Junior
classes at luncheon in the Carlton
Hotel at 1 p. m. today. Class
sponsors, Miss Mary GilderSleeve,
Miss Mary B. Kerr, Miss Caroline
Ribble and Mrs. Glen E. CurtiSS
will be special guests.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
Boy Cyclist Dies
In Auto Accident
Fatal Injury Raises
Traffic Toll
To 81

A 14-year-old boys fatal col.
lision with an automobile put the
District traffic death toll at 80
today.
Bartholomew King, Of 1912
Sixth ST.. N. E., was the victim.
The bicycle on which he was rid
ing with his friend, Mario Dining
lilo, IA, of 618 Girard st. N. E., a
passenger on the handle bars,
collided with a car operated by
Herbert A. Wright, 80, Of the
$500 block of First st. N. E.
RUSHED TO HOSPITAL
The accident occurred on the
Franklin Street Bridge N. E.
Young King was brought by
Wright to Sibley Hospital, where
he died a few minutes after being
admitted.
Dimiglio, critically injured in
the crash, was reported as rally.
ing at Sibley Hospital today.
TROLLEY VICTIM NAMED
Meanwhile, the Districts thirty.
first fatality, who was killed by
a street car, was identified at the
Morgue today. The victim was
William Randle, so, Of the 900
block of I st. N. w.
Jesse M. Wood, A, of the 100
block of Irving st. N. E., was
injured when he stepped off a
street car loading platform into
the path of an automobile at
Seventh Street and Massachusetts
Avenue Northwest. He wa
treated at George Washington
HOSPITAL.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
WOMAN BEATEN
UNCONSCIOUS IN
NIGHT ATTACK
Victim Unable to Help
In Solving Mystery

Found unconscious on railroad
property at Minnesota Avenue
and Gault Street Northeast. a "a
year-old woman provided police
with a mystery today.
The woman is Miss Louise Zim-
norman, Of the 1900 block of
Kenilworth Ave. N. E. She was
found by Ross Henderson, Of the
1000 block Of Hayes st. N. e.
STORY INCOHERENT
Miss Zimmerman, regaining
partial consciousness under treat
ment at Casualty Hospital was
historical and unable to give a
coherent account Of her attack.
What further puzzled inveSti-
gators was the fact that the
woman's body showed no bruises
or signs of assault. Her purse,
however, was missing.
Near her body Casualty Hospi.
tai doctors found q large flash
light.
The woman, an employee of q
laundry in the 900 block Of Min
nesota Ave. N. E., was accustomed
to cross the tracks in a shortcut
to her home.
NO ACCIDENTS
The theory that she might have
been hit by a train was discounted
when railroad officials reported
no accidents in the vicinity last
might.
Police were further handi.
capped in their investigation be.
cause Miss Zimmerman, in addi.
Ition to being only semi-conscious
a few minutes at a time, and
hysterical, has a speech impedi-
ment.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
Visitors Crowd Capital :.
For Memorial Day
Tributes to be Paid
Nations Dead
In War
BY CARROLL PEEKE

With solemnity and with JOY,
Washington today started its
Memorial Day weekend holiday.
There was joy in the hearts Of
thousands as they rushed for the
mountains and the beaches, as
the summer-reSort season opened.
And as thousands departed, a
rush of visitors to the Capital was
under way, with heavy reserva-
tionS reported at hotels. Trains
were crowded and highways
packed with cars, bringing count
less thousands of visitors here for
the weekend.
REAL RUSH OPENS
The real rush from the city
started after the Government
offices closed, not to reopen until
Tuesday morning, the first long
weekend holiday of the year.
Memorial Day comes Monday,
but today was observed with due
solemnity by many in decorating
the graves of the nations honored
dead-men and women who have
given their lives for their country.
There are few men still alive
who wore the Blue in the days OF
'61'65, but those who are able will
take part in honoring the mem
DRY of their comrades of the War
Between the States.
Also participating in the Capt.
tai on this occasion are the vet
Grams of the Spanish-American
War and the World War.
In addition to the veterans,
many patriotic and civic organiza-
tions are participating in the
three-day observances.
MARKERS DECORATED
One of the most impressive
events today will be the decoration
of the memorial markers along
Sixteenth Street, dedicated to the
memory of those who fell in the
World War.
The American Gold Star
Mothers-mothers of American
youths who gave their all on the
battlefields of France-will have
charge of this service.
Jane Delano Post, of the Amer
lean Legion, will make pilgrim
age to Arlington National Gem.
etery at $50 this afternoon and
hold a service at the grave OF
Jane Delano, foz: whom the post
was named.
Another ceremony to be held by
women today will be at $50
O'Clock at the Sisters Monument,
Connecticut Avenue and M Street
Northwest, under the auspices OF
the Womens Relief Corps of the
G. A. R.
Other services today will be
held by the American Legion, the
United Spanish War Veterans and
the Sons of Union Veterans of the
Civil War at Congressional, Holy
Rood, Oak Hill, Mt. Zion Union
Baptist and Rock Greek Gem
eteTieS.
FLOWERS ON THE WATER
Tomorrow there will be cere-
monies in the cemeteries, and the
annual trip will be taken down the
river by Robert E. Peary Post, Vet
Grams of Foreign Wars, and
flowers will be StreWn on the
water in memory of those who
lost their lives at sea.
On Monday there will be serv-
ices in Arlington National Gene
terry at II o'clock, when a wreath
from the President will be placed
on the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier.
Following this, there will be
services in the amphitheater under
the auspices of the Department of
the Potomac, Grand Army of the
Republic. The Marine Band will
play and Senator David I. Walsh
of Massachusetts, will speak.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
Reinstoted.
Oklahoma Again to
Get Security Aid

The Social Security Board yes
terday reinstated Oklahoma in the
public assistance system for the
needy, aged, blind and dependent
children, retroactive to April /.
The board announced it is now
satisfied the State has corrected
administrative methods that re-
suited in its removal from partici-
patton in the program March 8.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
HORSE Is vACRANT

CHICAGO, May % QNS).
Because In this motor age Chicago
has no ordinance to cover stray
horses, q weary old dobbin brought
la hy . patrolman was locked up
SodaS On q charge Of Tagrane6 D.,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
B'nai Israel Youth
Dance Arranged

AS its closing affair of the sea-
son, the B'nai Israel Congregation
Young Peoples League will hold a
sport dance at the Palisades Park
Field House on Tuesday, June 81,
at 8 p. m. Vice President Paul Sha-
piro Is chairman of the dance COM
mittee,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
MAGILL IN CANADA

Undersecretary of the Treasury
Roswell Magill has been asked by
the Canadian government to give
his views on taxation and today
was in Canada to do so.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-05-28
Golden Mirror Contest
Scope Is BrOadened
Time Is Extended
To Give More
Girls Chance

A full page Of pictures Of
entrants in the TimeS-Hersld
Golden Mirror contest will be
found on Page 20.
Evening star., 1938-06-09
COUNTRY BOARD.

CHILDREN well taken care Of on a lovely
farm. Ella Hardy Clarke. Clarksville, Md
BLUEMONT. VA.--Home-grown fruits.
vegetables served generously. good beds,
mod. baths. Mrs Harry Turner, Met. O229.
Evening star., 1938-06-09

LOWEST RENTALS.
THE ROSEANNE.
Pill 18th ST. NV.
8 rooms, kitchen. bath and S42.5O
rooms, kitchen, bath and CAT E0
porch electric refrigeration %1''oo
DREYFUSS BROS,
Natl. 05S3. Sundays. Col. 352S
Evening star., 1938-06-09

1745 COLUMBIA RD. N.W.-HIGH, ONE
Of the most convenient locations; rooms.
bath. rear porch electric refrigeration;
new decoration; $50.
1891 Ashmead pl NV, near Taft Bridge
and park; 8 rooms. bath, fireplace: re-
frigeration and light current included in
LOUIS P. SHOEMAKER,
1719 K ST. NV Natl 11f6
Evening star., 1938-06-09

THE MANCHESTER, 1929 M ST. NV.
On front. cool, comfortable double apt,
Board service; S12 So each Der month,
with Two meals. Nodee6, cool dining room.
Evening star., 1938-06-09
APARTMENTS UNFvRNIsHEp.

NORTH AND CENTER CATHEDRAL MAN
sions 3000-3100 Conn. ave. NV. opposite
able closet space; 2 rooms kitchen and
bath. $3.50 and $50. 3 rooms. kitchen
and bath. S72.5O and $3.50. All elec-
CRESTON, 1875. COLUMBIA RD.-DE-
tached: sunlight: 8 rms. bath, recep. hall:
elec. refg.; bet. cars. buses: $67:60.
5524 Sth ST. NV. .(Sth AND LONQFEI-
low)--2 roomz. kitchen and bath. all out
Frigidaire On house current: rent. $47. 80.
See janitof or call EDWARD L STRO.
HECKER. Metropolitan 2713.
T., bedrm.. K, b., porch. Also Wyatt Apts..
1870 Ga. ave. Low rentals. Geo. 1888.
231 18th ST. S.E.-NEW BUILDING;
apis. to suit each Individual; 2 rms.
kitchen. bath. Frigidaire: $40. Nat. 2406.
S24 VARNUN ST. Nw.-3 RMS, LARGE
kitchsn. screensd porch, private bath;
1actTotuxt adulta: s-s 81
Evening star., 1938-06-09
APARrMENTs uhFuRNlsHEp.

2517 MOZART PL. NV,
Between 10th and 18th. Euclid and
Columbia Rd.
closet and bath ~Ao'cO
2 rooms. kitchen and SAT S0
bath |o''co
Gas and Electricity Included.
H. L. RUST CO.,
1901 18th st. Natl. S1Oo.
Evening star., 1938-06-09
cAMERA REPAIRS.

CAMERA REPARNo.
FULLER & dALBERT, INC,
S16 10th st NV. Phone National z7l2.
Evening star., 1938-06-09
THE WESTCHESTER
TRINITY TOWERS.

DELIGHTFULLY."- cool. attractiveIy furnished
bedroom apartment with inclosed sun
rch. Available June 15-Sept. Is. Clev
so 1os
Evening star., 1938-06-09

3023 14th st. n.w.--Nicely furnished l
room, kitchenette. dressing closet with
Murphy bed. and bath. Available June IS.
S55. Adams 3640.
Evening star., 1938-01-11

ing of the club was a Sunday tea at
the home Of Mrs. John Schnell, 709
Bradley boulevard, Chevy Chase, Md.
The guest Of honor and speaker was
Mrs. George Pettingill, wife Of Admiral
Pettingill of the Washington Navy
Yard. who spoke on the work Of the
Navy Relief Society.
4 X \
The League Of Republican Women
will hold an open-house tea tomor-
row from 3 to, $50 at the clubhouse,
1901 Seventeenth street NV. Mrs.
Howard s. lie Roy, chairman of host
esses, will be in charge Of the arrange
ments.
A benefit luncheon was given to-
day by a group Of the Delta Circle Of
st. Stephens and the Incarnation
Church at the parish hall, Newton
and Center streets NV. Among the
sponsors were Mrs. Edward Martin,
Mrs. Walter Campbell and Mrs. Graf
ton Tyler.
I X \ 4
A social meeting Of the Notre Dame
Alumnae Club will be held this eve
ming in the school hall, North Capitol
and K streets NV.
+ 4 4 \
Enrico Pacini was elected president
Of the Circolo di Cultura 1taliana.