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Evening star., 1939-01-10
ID. {. Fiscal Formula
Plan Of 0verton
Given Approval
Dupont Circle Citizens
Association Supports
Idea in Principle

The Overton plan to increase Fed
eral share in District Of Columbia
expenses was approved in principle
by the Dupont Circle Citizens Asso-
citation yesterday at a meeting in
the Mayflower Hotel. The action
supported the recommendation of
the Legislative Committee Of the
group.
The committee, declaring that
such an increase would be mo more
than the District is entitled to-"
pointed out that at lea-t 40 per cent
of property here is Of tax-free gov
ernmental or institutional owner
ship, which throws the burden Of
levies on the relatively small per
cent of taxable property that re-
mains" The association felt that
the Government should therefore
contribute more equitable sum.
Rezoning Approved.
The proposed rezoning of Massa-
chusettS avenue on both sides be-
tween Fifteenth and Eighteenth
streets NV. was approved in effect
when the association voted In favor
of increasing building height limi-
tation on all lots from 60 feet to 80
feet. Maj. L. M. Leisenring, chair
man of the associations Zoning
Committee, which recommended the
resolution, declared that the char
acter OF this area in inevitably
changing from section Of home
residences to one of apartment
buildings, and argued that the citi-
zens must accept this fact. Answer
Ing opponents who claimed that
value Of adjacent property would
drop, Maj. Leisenring stated that
ample compensation instead would
result, in view Of the property value
increase in actual sale negotiations"
M. o. Eldridge, who spoke in
place Of Traffic Director William F.
Van Duzer, reported that negligence
OF pedestrians has increased their
involvement in trafiic accidents.
While urging some form of pedes-
trian control for all sections of the
city, Mr.. Eldridge said he seiieved
it would be impossible to enforce
Strlct control IN outlying areas,
where it is most needed.
Favors C0-Ordinated Lights.
Mr.. Eldridge said universal install
lation OF pedestrian" traffic sig
nails working co-ordinately with the
motorist traffic signals such as those
located on F street and Twelfth and
Thirteenth streets NV, would be
OF great value. I'm any event,
there must be high degree of CO.
operation between motorist and pc
destrian, regardless of what laws
and mechanisms may be put in
effect" Mr.. Eldridge concluded.
The group voted to request au-
thorities for installation of a stop
sign at Twenty-first and r streets
NV. and to ask that the statuary
in Dupont Circle be protected from
molestation by children.
Evening star., 1939-01-10
Traffic Study Asked
To Curb Accidents
Al Intersection
AIbemorIe Street,
Connecticut Avenue
Ruzurds Cited

A study by the Trafnc Department
to formulate q safety plan to curtail
increasing accidents In the vicinity
of Connecticut avenue and Abe
marie street NV. was urged in 4
resolution adopted by the Forest
Hills Citizens Association last night
in the Ben w. Murch School.
The opening of an amusement and
shopping center near the tntersec-
ton, greatly increasing traf1lc, was
cited in support of the resolution in
troduced by Col. Lawrence Craw-
ford, chairman Of the Trafnc Com
mittee. The measure requested that
particular attention be devoted to
limiting parking on Albemarle street
east as far as the bank of Soapstone
Creek. The measure also urged q
pedestrian underpass or a stop light
in the middle of the block on Con-
necticut avenue.
Mrs. Wilbur La Roe, jr., presented
q resolution that was adopted, re-
questing that the Traffic Depart
ment study the traffic situation at
Linnean avenue and Brandywine
street NV. to reduce the number of
traf1ic accidents.
L. A. Carruthers, chairman of the
Taxation Committee and also presi-
dent of the Federation of Citizens
Associations, introduced q measure,
which was adopted unanimously,
disapproving the Patman chain
chain store tax.
It was announced by Mrs. Leslie
B. Wright, president, that the an
nual banquet of the association, to
be held at the Columbia Country
Club, has been postponed from jan
uary II until January "a 50 that
Senator and Mrs. Burton K. Wheeler
may attend.
Evening star., 1939-01-10

Of the car. Lisgett was committed
In default Of $1,000 bond pending
An inquest to be held later by JUS
tice Of the Peace James 8. Vawter
Of Laurel.
Meanwhile, six persons were in
jured In local accidents. Airline
Pettis, 5, of 1871 Wisconsin avenue
NV. suffered . possible fractured
skull when struck by an automobile
at ThirtieIh and @ streets NV.
She IL In an undetermined condition
at Children's Hospital.
Stepping on q trafnc button"
Is she loft 4 street car near Four
Evening star., 1939-01-10
9 POUNDS ONLY
rO1

It's factl Manhattan now irons all
handkerchisfs as part Of its Thrifty Ssrv.
ice. And, too. you can have wearing
apparel starchsd. and ready for quick
ironing. if you wish.
NO INCREASE IN PRICES
That's why Manhattan's new Thrifty
Service gives you more for your
money. For example-everything is
washed by Manhattan's gentle Net Bag
Method. guaranteed to save you money
by making clothes last longer.
HANDKERCHIEFS 1RONED
Then all Aatwork Is sized, msndsd and
ironed. Your doiies. napkins, hand
towels and tablecloths receive special
attention. Handksrchiefs are ironed.
Bath towels are auff-dried. Wearing
apparel is shaken out and returned lust
damp enough for easy ironing.
TRY 1T THIS WEEK
And Manhattan's Thrifty Service still
costs only 7ec for e-pound bundle
hom 40 to so pieces. Additional pounds
cost even less per pound. Try Man
hattan's Thrifty Service today-its 8
cheaperth than doing the laundry ath home.
Evening star., 1939-01-10
Dr.. EIdridqe to Speak

DR.. w. w. Eldridge, chief of the
medical stan at st. Elizabeth's Hos
pital, will address the Wheatley
School Parent Teacher Association
at its annual Fathers night tomor-
row at 8 o'clock. His topic is rs
There Relationship Between Men,
tai and Physical Health and Good
citizenship" The Rev. Olindo
Marseglia will give an organ re-
cital. William Lee, chairman of the
Fathers Council. is in charge of
arrangements.
Evening star., 1939-01-10

teenth street and Pennsylvania
avenue NV, Ella Poole, 48, Of ais
Pennsylvania avenue NV. fell to
the street, fracturing a leg and
dislocating an ankle. She was taken
to Emergency Hospital.
Henry H. Sadridge, jr., %, Of
PIP G street NV. received slight
injuries when struck by a street
car at Seventh and T streets NV.
Others injured were Mary Lewis. 26,
Of 4317 Kansas avenue NV; Willie
Sallen, 81. colored, 727 Quebec place
NV, and Robert Decklebaum, II,
OF 1863 T street NV.
Evening star., 1939-01-10
Hit-Runner Sought
As Laurel Woman
Is Killed by Auto
Potent, As, Victim Of
Car; Deoths Occur
Within ; Hours

Two persons were killed within
three hours on the Baltimore boule-
ward In Laurel, Nd, last night.
Maryland State police today were
looking for the driver Of an automo-
bile which struck Mrs. Nellie Mar
tin, o8, wife of = retired Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad ofncial, and, ac-
cording to police, failed to stop. Mrs.
Martin was hit near her home.
Mrs. Martin was q well-known
resident of the Maryland town, and
several residents of the community
cruised over Maryland roads until
late last night looking for the hit
run driver.
Leonard Block, q 45-year-old pa
tient at the Laurel Sanitarium, was
killed as he attempted to cross the
boulevard near the entrance to the
institution. Maryland State police
said they were holding John Liggett,
colored, Of Bath, N. H., rs the driver
Evening star., 1939-01-10
Justice Brondeis, III,
Has 'RestfuI' Duy

BY the Associated Press.
Justice Louis D. Brandeis Of the
Supreme Court, i'll of grippe. had a
very restful and good night and is
doing very WE'LL aides said today.
The 82-year -old jurist has been
Ill about three days with what was
described as a rather severe" but
not serious case of grippe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-01
. McKEkNEY's BRIDGE QUIZ
The Easiest Play Is Not Always Best As This Difficult " Olympic Hand Proves
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY

BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY
 Secretary, American Contract
 Bridge League
 This is hand No. II of the 1889 World Bridge Olympic contest, conducted by the American Con- tract Bridge League. Each hand involves definite principle in bidding or play.
 1. If South plays the contract at six spades, what card should be played from dummy on the opening lead of the king of hearts?
 2. When the declarer finds that he has losing trump trick, should he lead the ace of hearts and take discard?
 3. How does the declarer avoid taking a club or diamond finesse? {. Will the lead of @ club or a diamond by West eliminate the finesse of the other suit?
 's s
 Solution to Bridge Quix
 1. This is the most difficult of the Olympic hands this year. To discard c club or diamond would Dc Just Q guess. The proper play Is to trump this trick and then lead c trump, going up with the ace. 2. Tle dNilarer must avoid . fInesse m either clubs or diamonds in order to make this contract Therefore. he must not discard 0rY the acc ot hearts. but must lead it
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-01
Former Resident To
 Wed In Hawaii

Invitations have been received in this city for the wedding of Miss Alice M. Nelson to Rev. Charles w. Nelson on Thursday, June at 4 o'clock at the Church of the Holy Apostles, Hilo, Hawaii Miss Nell son is graduate nurse of the Wa terbury Hospital Training School for Nurses and at present is assistant supervisor of nurses at the Hilo hos pital at Hilo, Hawaii She is a former local resident and is the daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Charles Nelson of Ives street.
 Mir and Mrs. Andrew McDermott of Naugatuck were honor guests at a dinner given recently at the Cop per Kettle in celebration of their re- cent marriage in Olyphant, Pa April IT. Mrs. McDermott is the for mer Lucille Murphy.
 Those attending were MT. and Mrs. John Murphy, ST., Mrs. Mary Mellon. Mrs. John Keefe. Mrs. N. Downey, Gertrude Brown, Esther Brown. Mrs. Kathleen Johnson, Mrs. Jean Berger, Mrs. Ann Gall win, Mrs. Marion Colman, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Shackley, MT. and Mrs. Leonard -Cruess, Mrs. John Shearon, Mrs. Mae Dwyer, Mrs. Lewis Darlington, Jr., MT. and Mrs. Thomas Lally of Derby, Eliza beth Whelan, Margaret Tracy. Ev- erett Donovan, Mrs. James Need- han, and MT. and Mrs. Frank Mei- lon of Thompsonville, MT and Mrs. Edward Seery of New Brit ain, MT. and Mrs. Leonard Mur- phy, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Murphy, MT. and Mrs. Francis Scully, Mrs. Margaret Scully, Mrs. William Nc Dermott and Julia Brennan of Naugatuck, Mrs. Lewis Caring ton, Sr., Mrs. Anna Phelan, Mrs. John Shea, Mrs. Mary ODonnell, Mrs. Bryan Mahoney, Helena Ma honey, Mrs. Mary Munroe, Mrs. Patrick McKenna, Mrs. Hannah Lynch, Julia Nolan, Nellie Lyons, Mrs. Nicholas Stack. and Mar garet Bresnahan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-01
Cassidy Shea Nuptials Solen1nized This Morning

ensemble with a large leghorn hat trimmed in pink and her corsage was of gardenias and sweet peas. The maid of honors ensemble was in orchid shade and she wore a large purple hat with corresponding accessories. The dress of the brides mother was black lace and the bridegroom's mother wore a black net dress trimmed with embroidery
 A wedding breakfast for the i'm mediate families was held at Waver- ly Inn. MT Cassidy and his bride left on an unannounced wedding trip, the bride wearing blue and white travelling suit. Upon their re- turn they will reside on Wolcott street.
 The bride is a graduate of Crosby High School and St. Mary's Hospi- tai Training School of Nursing in the class of 1884. MT. Cassidy is af- filiated with the Real Estate and Insurance firm of J. J. Horan and Son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-01
Personal
St. Elizabeth ALunlnae. Spring Meeting Sdturddy

The annual spring meeting of the Alumnae association of the College of St. Elizabeth will be held at the college convent, New Jersey, Sat- urday, June 3. College tradition de- mands that the meeting of the al- umnae take place on the first Sat- urday in June. The meeting will be called to order at noon, and Miss Katherine Mclaughlin, of Newark, N. J. will preside, as president.
 Members of the association from various parts of the country are ex- pected to attend and many reserva- tions have already been received by Sister Mary Paula, treasurer of the college Alumnae association ill charge of alumnae weekend reservations, Attendance this year will be unusu- ally large as Rev. Lalor McLaugh-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-01

Rev. Thomas F. Shea of Ansonia officiated at pretty wedding this morning at the Church of the As sumption in Ansonia when he united in marriage his sister, Miss Eliza beth Cecelia Shea, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Shea and the late Patrick Shea of Fairmount street to George w. Cassidy, son of MT. and Mrs Walter Cassidy of Baldwin street. The nupt.al mass which followed was also celebrated by Father Shea.
 The bride had as her maid of honor, her sister, Miss Kathryn Marie Shea and Earl F. Colson at- tended MT. Cassidy as best man.
 The bride wore a white two piece
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-01
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South dealer-Neither vul.

and trump 1t in dummy.
 3. After ruffirg l..e ace Of hearts, the deciarer leads a trump, throwing West in the lead. Now West is forced to lead either e club or Q diamond into Souths tenace.
 {. Yes. the other finesse will be eliminated, because the de- clarer can now establish the fourth card of the suit led for q discard. For example. if West leads e diamond. the declarer wins with the Jack. eashes the king. plays the deuce over to the acc in dummy and dIscards the losing club on the seven of dIa- IIOnOn,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-01

MT. and Mrs. Edward Heffrin have returned to their home on Will low street after spending the week end as the guests of their daughter, Mrs. Alvah Bickner ana Dr. Bickner of Rutherford, N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-01
Local Girl Graduates
 At Marynlour,t

Archbishop Francis J. Spellman of the New York Archdiocese pre- sided at the commencement exer- cises at Marymount college at Tarrytown, N. Y, today. The exer- cises were held at 4 o'clock with the commencement address being given by Judge John F. Heating, former mayor of Stamford, Conn.
 Miss Katherine Agnes Carroll, daughter of MT. and Mrs. H. J. Car roll of Holmes avenue was the only local girl included in the list of graduates this year. While at the college she has been active in dra- matics and in the various clubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-01
Couple Obserue
 NuptiaL Anniversary

MT. and Mrs. James J. Carr of Fairview street will observe their thirtieth wedding anniversary to- morrow. The couple were married on June 3, 1909 at the Immaculate Conception church in Terryville by Rev. w. P. Laflin, now pastor of St. Joseph's church in Bristol.
 MT. Carr has been affiliated with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for the past thirty three years and has a host of friends throughout the city. He is most ac- tive in the affairs of St. Margaret's parish taking prominent part in the Holy Name society and the "45" League of the church. His .intense interest in sports has made him an eager supporter of the various city teams and he is always a willing assistant in promoting a sporting event for the youths of the com- munity where he makes his home.
 MT and Mrs. Carr are the par ents of two children. Mrs. Euoene Kelley of Exeter, Pa and John Carr of this city and two grandchildren. Patricia and Eugene Kelley, Jr. of Exeter, Pa.
 John Lynch, son of MT. and Mrs. James Lynch of Starview avenue who observed his third birthday on Saturday was the guest of honor at party given at his home. Those attending were: Mary King, Sheila Moriarty, Joan Montesi, Evelyn Burns, Patricia and Rosanne Adamek. Michael Moriarty. John and James Lynch, Richard Law renee, Frank Baynor, MT. and Mrs. Dupont, MT. and Mrs. Maurice Moriarty and MT. and Mrs. James Lynch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-01
SOCIAL ACT7V777ES E
Sisterhood WEI Hold Luncheon

The annual meeting and luncheon of the Sisterhood of Temple Israel will be held on Monday, June s at Waverly Inn. The present slate of officers has been reelected and ir- cludes: President, Mrs. Harry Lieb- eskind; vice-president, Mrs. A. H. Weisman; secretary, Mrs. Louis Friedman; treasurer, Mrs. Samson Holczsr, and program chairman, Mrs. Ben Ozaroff. The luncheon will be in charge of Mrs. Casper Spearo
 A meeting of the group is sched- uled for 11:30 o'clock and the lunch con will be held at oiclocK.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-01
Weddings
Personal

II
 Carl A. Andren Of Cranston, R. I. MT. and Mrs. Russell Andren oi Providence, R. l., MT. and Mrs Anton Olson and Miss Hazel Olson of East Greenwich, R. I. spnet a few days recently at the home of Rev and Mrs. E: Einar Kron of Cooke, street.
 Daniel H. Sullivan has returned 10 his home on Cooke street from the U. s. Veterans Hospital at Newine- ton where he has been having treatment.
 Jack Mulcahy of Akron Ohio is spending few days with Franc.s Feeley of Meadow street. Both are students at Holy Cross College.
 MT. and Mrs. John Peterson of Baldwin street are spending several days in New York City.
 Miss Kathleen Thompson has re- turned to her home on Highland avenue after spending the weekend in Boston.
 Among the many local college students who will shortly return home for the summer vacation are the following young people. who are studying to be eye doctors at the Pennsylvania State College of Op- tometry in Philadelphia.
 Philip Cohen, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Cohen. Of 291 Cooke street: Harold E. Davids, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph B. Davids, of 285 Cooke street; Herbert Pasternak, son of MT. and Mrs. Ike Pasternak. of 58 Cooke street; Edward A. Liptak, son of MT. and Mrs. Liptak of 354 Park Avenue, Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-01
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in the Wednesday session of the Cornell Contract club were: North and South Mrs. James Abercrombie and Miss Rachel Hen- geveld, IA 1-2; Mrs. F. Dowd and Mrs. Stuart Loveridge, III; and East and West Mrs. Louis Schmidt and Mrs. William Cornell, III and Mrs. George Goggins and Mrs. James Montambault, 104 1-2.
 The standing to date is as fol-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-01

lin, the college chaplain, is to be honored in the celebration of his 18th anniversary as a priest. Father Mclaughlin will be publicly and for- mally honored by the association at luncheon at Seton dining hall. The, reverend father has been for many years past the chaplain stationed at the college.
 Presiding at the speakers table will be Mrs. Langley Claxton, of Paterson, N. J., as toastmaster. t
 Those seated at the table, besides Rev. Labor Mclaughlin, the guest of honor, and Mrs. Claxton, will be the following: ss., { Sister Marie Jose, dean of, the college; Sister Mary Agnes, princi- pal of the Academy of St. Eliza beth; Sister Mary Paula, treasurer of the college Alumnae association; Miss Katherine Mclaughlin, of Newark, N. J., president; Mrs Carl Schweinler of West Orange, N. J., vice-president; Mrs. Frank Moran, of West Orange, N. J., president uf the Alumnae association of the Academy of St. Elizabeth; and Miss Felice Mclaughlin. of Newark, sister of Father Mclaughlin; also Miss Kathryn Hayes of Waterbury, vice-president; and Mrs. Howard Heffernan, of New York city, vice-president. The following past presidents of the college Alumnae association will also be seated at the speakers table: Misses Esther Walsh, Gregoria Condon, and Lucie O'Con- nor of Newark, N. J.; Miss Marga- ret K. Flynn of Jamacia Estates, L. l.; Miss Marion Hennion of New York city and Mrs. Eugene Sullivan, of Brooklyn, N. Y.
 The nominating committee of the Alumnae association of the College of St. Elizabeth, composed of the following members of the associa- tion, headed by Miss Grace Shan non of New York city, chairman; and Mrs. John A. McAniff and Miss Alice Hickey, of New York city, has selected as candidates for elec- tion to the association executive committee vacancies the following:
 Mrs. John Coleman of Jersey City. N. J.; Miss Marguerite Scott, of Flushing, L. l.; and Miss Bar bara Sweeney of Paterson, N. J.
 Election will take place at the an- nual spring meeting of the Alum nae association to be held at the college Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Hefffin have returned to their home on Will low street after spending the week end as the guests of their daughter,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-01

lows: Lougee-Clark, 531 1-2; Hen- geveld- -Hengeveld, 529; Ryan -Smithi 517 1-2 and York Collins. 511.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-01

Miss Mary ODonnell of South Main street is spending few days in New York City.
Evening star., 1939-07-08
CIGARETTES in Orient

Smokers of North Sumatra are
showing a preference for American
cigarettes.
Evening star., 1939-07-08
Crypt Made Shelter

The crypt at Lambeth Place In
England has been made an air raid
shelter.
Evening star., 1939-07-08
Radio Servicemen
Hear About TeIevision

1t may be year or more before
television takes hold in Washing
ton, but already the men who fix
the sets when they go haywire are
toeing the mark.
Thirty-five of these craftsmen,
all members of the Radio Servicemen
of America, met Thursday night at
Pythian Temple to hear technicians
lecture on the intricacies of televi-
sion.
The lectures, provided by Weston
Electrical Instrument Corp, were
D. L. Higgons and D. K. Craig, both
Of whom gave practical demonstra-
tions with the type of equipment
expected to be in use here when
television is further perfected and
popularized.
Radio servicemen will have more
OF these instructions in the future
and in the fall are planning to
take a course sponsored by the Gen.
eral Electric Co.
Evening star., 1939-07-08
New Transit Fares
To Be Effective July Is

Having received no denial from
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion. the Capital Transit Co. plans
to put its new fares into effect July
is on the bus lines to Bethesda, Alta
Vista, Rockville. Gaithersburg and
Washington Grove, D. j. Locke, staff
engineer, announced today.
The new rates are approximately
the same or slightly lower in the
Bethesda area and higher for points
farther from the District line, the
increases ranging up to so per cent
In some cases.
The company petitioned the In
terstate Commerce Commission last
December for permission to put the
new rates into effect January 8. The
/. G. c. issued an order postponing
the increase until after hearing.
The hearing has been held but no
order has been handed down.
Mr.. Locke explained that the post
ponement limit is six months, which
expired last night at midnight.
Evening star., 1939-07-08
False Hunch Leads to Arrest
Of Torso Murder Suspect
Detective Looked for Peculiar Place,
But Now Admits Joke Is on Him

others from the sheriff's office, re-
checked the district.
A fruit store proprietor told them
of man named Frank" who loved
knives and had Threatened" friends
with them
They found Franks" old room.
learned this was Frank Dolezal."
They inspected the premises and
found cracks in the bathroom floor
and Dashboard filled with a clotted
substance. Scrapings were exam
ined by Lyons brother, a chemist,
and reported to be human blood.
Trailed for Weeks.
The investigators ultimately found
Dolezal in a house around the COR
ner. They trailed him for weeks.
Lyons learned Dolezal was a
friend of Mrs. Polillo. One in
formant reported seeing Mrs. Polillo
with Dolezal the night authorities
believe she was killed.
On this report Sheriff ODonnell
ordered Dolezal's arrest.
Knives were found in his room,
the knives he was reported to like
so much. Blood was incrusted on
the handle Of one, Lyons said.
'Dolezal said he killed Mrs.
Polillo and I believe him." Lyons
said.
IF Dolezal is the torso murderer
and if his apartment is the place
at which most of the murders were
committed, the joke is on me. His
place would be the last I'd pick at
which many murders could be COM
mitted without bringing the police
on the run"