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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
--- SPOTLIGHTING ------- Brass City News
For the Defendant

A judgement for, the defend- ant was rendered in the Court of Common Pleas yesterday after noon in tn, case of Dorothy Rop- ,elewski of this city against the w. T. Grant Co. Judge John F. Mc- Donough rendered the decision.
 The woman sued for $5000 as a result of injuries claimed to have been sustained in a fall on de- fective stairs leading from the company store to South Main street. The accident occurred April 1, 1939,
 In rendering his recision Judge McDonough stated that he made an examination of the stairway in question personally and found them reasonably safe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
Scarlet Fever

Eleven cases of scarlet fever in Waterbury are listed by the State Department of Health in its weekly report. The state to- tai increased from 90 cases to 92.
 Waterbury also had four cases of Iobar pneumonia and one case of measles, also one case of typhoid fever. No cases of whOoping cough or diph- theria were reported here.
 The local typhoid fever was the only new case reported in the state last week. At present there are three typhoid fever patients under supervision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
Red Men

Several state officers will be presented tonight at a meeting of the committee in charge of the institution of the newly formed Mattatuck Tribe, Improved Order of Red Men. The date of the for nal institution will be decided tonight. The committee in charge consists of Thomas Reyes, Albert Kistner, Louis E. Peck, John S. Jones, Raymond Hayes. Floyd Wells, Morgan J. Cannon, Ray mond Auberton, Arthur L. Kellas, Edward Schoeck, Floyd Furry, Jo- seph Williams, William J. Kel- leher, Edward Adams, Clarence Moody, Edward Adams, Clarence Moody, Ebert William, Nunzio Pastore Julius Nido, Joseph Teach, Floyd Martin, Albert Moraska, Henry Frings, Roy Sleeves. Jack Kruse, Paul Richards, Domenic DeVito and Frank Boudreau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
State Forester Posts
 Anti-Brush Fire Rules

to seven important rules he has prepared. The warden's appeal is seconded by the various fire chiefs of the state.
 Read and observe them, please:
 l. No, permits are required under the law from January to March 1.
 2. All fire wardens may issue permits for short periods during March using due caution accord ing to the ground and weather conditions.
 3. The red cards which have formerly been sent out for short periods will be sent this year to cover April and May, since that is the period in which the worst fires occur. Brush burning will be discontinued with the follow ing excepS ons:
 District wardenS may issue special permits on blue cards to be furnished. These are to be filled in completely showing why 1t was necessary for the appli- cant to burn in this hazardous period. One copy will be sent to the applicant and the other copy mailed immediately to the state forest fire warden.
 4. All wardens may give sea- sonal permits from June l to October IS to parties in whom they have confidence. Short per- icd permits in the summer are generally unnecessary.
 5. From October 15 to Decem- Der all wardens may issue short term permits using due caution as to the parties to whom they are issued.
 6. No permits are required under the law in December.
 '. All permits should show the. man who is to be responsible for the fire and permits issued in April or May should specify the exact place where the fire is to be permitted. It is not enough to give the name of the property owner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
Special Issues Firm;
 General List Drops
Trading Light This Morning Bethlehem Steel Of
 Nearly One Point

New York. Feb. 2O-CUP)-specia issues were firm while the main Ii8 of stocks declined in light trad ing today.
 Bethlehem Steel lost nearly a poin and other steel issues weer fraction, ally lower. Chrysler and Genera Motors had small declines. Rail and oils mixed.
 Local fractions were irregular oA profit-taking and Brooklyn a11t Queens preferred dropped 2 points while its common stock and tha of Brooklyn Manhattan Transit made new highs. Hudson & Man haitian issues made new tops.
 New highs were made by Canada Dry, Grown Cox & Seal, Colgat Palmolive-Peet, Martin Parry, Ma thieson Alkai preferred. Reynoldi Metals, and White Sewing Ma chine. Universal Pictures first pre- ferred jumped ? points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
N. Y. BROKER IS
 SUED FOR DIVORCE

Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. 2O-CUP) Helen Byram Burdick, Westport, today filed suit for divorce against Don Burdick, New York broker and polo player, charging cruelty and asking custody of two children.
 Burdick resides at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. He was held in September, 1886, on a charge of attempting to murder his father r-in-law, Harry E Byram, who was about to marry for the fourth time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
Local Boys, Etc"

Activiteis of Waterbury stu dents at Holy Cross college, Wor- cester, Mass, are reported m The Tomahawk, student newspaper.
 Arthur McDohald, son of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Mcdonald of 112O West Main street, will play the lead tonight in "The Show Off, presentation of the col- lege dramatic society. Charles E. O'Connor, son of MT. and Mrs. Charles O'Connor of 216 Robbins street, also has a role in the play.
 Joseph Nolan. son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Nolan of 19 Ram dolph avenue, has been named feature sports editor of The Tom ahawk. His sports column has been featured in the paper for some time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
GRAND JURY PROBE
 MAY END FRIDAY

Bridgeport, Conn. Feb. 20-(UP)
 4The superior court grand jury in. yestigating municipal corruption 1T Stamford reconvcned today after { weekend recess and z to conclude it's inquiry by Friday. < Eight persens t.. Ls f conspiracy chargeS, ansa's s<icu former Town Purchasing Agen Walter 8. Campbell who was ac. ctlsed Of forgery and theft
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
JOSEPH ALFANO.
 HELD FOR COURT

Cheshire. Feb. 2O-Joseph AL fano, 147 Franklin street, New Ha- ven, was bound over to superior court last night when tried in town court here on charges of breaking and entering.
 The man was accused of enter ing the Miller 6S Peck store Feb. 12 and stealing merchandise valued at $75O. none of which has been recovered by police.
 Alfano was traced through the registration number on car which 8 neighbor saw pull away from the Miller @ Peck store.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
|. o. o. F.

Three lodges of the Odd Fellows will unite tomorrow evening for special Washington Day services. The principal speaker will be Rev. Matthew C.. Madden, pastor of the Mill Plain Union Church Winona Rebekah. Townsend and NOsahOgan lodges will take part in the special program of activi- ties. Entertainment will be pro- vided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
For Mir. Scott-Smith

A suggestion for the street de- partment was voiced during a talk about street conditions at g central restaurant today. Three OF four men had been talking about the delays in trav- el caused by failure to remove snow.
 One of them said; T see the street department didn't put on any extra men after the bliz- gard. The calendar says it's al- most the end of February, and that means spring'll be here soon. Don't you think it's about time MT. Scott Smith laid off some more men? He certainly doesn't need them if spring is almost here."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
"Talking Cops"

Supt. of Police William J. Roach and officer James Little will speak on accident prevention at a meet ing of the MT. and Mrs. Club of the Second Congregational church in the parish hall tonight.
 A similar talk will be given by Officers William Dwyer and James Wagner at a meeting of the Angels Sodality of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
Cases Continued

Three continuances were grant, ed by Judge John L. Gaffneyy at a brief city court session today.
 Albert Shattuck, IT, 101 Conis- ton avenue, charged with automo- bile theft, obtained a stay until March 21.
 The motor vehicles case of George s. Russell, 49, 125 Madison street, was continued until Feb- ruary 26, while Arthur Andrews, 30, 94 East Main street, was noti- fled to appear March 20 for trial of his non-support case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
Estate Medicine"

"State Medicine" will be dis cussed tomorrow noon hour at the weekly luncheon of the Kiwanis club at The Elton. The speaker will be Dr. James Miller, treasurer of the State Medical Association. The subject selected holds par ticular interest not only for the community, the medical associa. :. tion, but scores of persons, wfio have taken opposing views" on the topic within the past few months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
GIRAFTE BORN IN zoo

Sydney, N. s. w. (UP) IA giraffe born at the Taronga Park Zoo. Syd- ney, was the first born in this city and the second in Australia. One born in the Perth Zoo last year lived only two days. officials are taking no chances with their new arrival, and are making every pre- caution to guard is health.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
FrQternQI Neus
Townsend Lodge

Richard Owens has been named chairman of the committee in charge of the cabaret dance plan- ned by Townsend Lodge guards for Friday evening, March 9th. He is being assisted by A. w. Ahlberg, Arthur Corcoran and James Dil- lon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
Tools Stolen

Tools valued at $200 were stolen from a Lieberman Brewing Go. truck on North Main street yes- terday. F. E. Timoney, driver, told police he left the truck to make the delivery, and returned to dis cover the theft of the auto tools. He said they were in 8 case.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
MOBILE YARDS GET 3 SHIPS

Mobile, Ala. (UP) The Waterman Steamship Corporation of Mobile is going to construct three luxurious passenger-freight vessels at an ap- rroximate cost of $5,OO0 900 for ser- vice between Gulf ports and Porto Rico. The ships will be 415 feet long, accommodate SO to 60 pas sengers and have a cargo capacity of 37OO0O cubic feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
JEWEL THIEVES SOUGHT

west Hartford, Conn, Feb. 2O-- (UP9- Police today sought burglars who stole jewelry valued at more than $l0OO from the home q Leon Las last night. The robbery oc- cured while MT. and Mrs. Lis were at a movie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
SUICIDE VERDICT

East Hartford, Conn, Feb (UP) A verdict of suicide was given to- day in the death of Mrs. Helen D Johnson. 42, who killed herself yes terday by 1eaping from the second 1i0or hathroom Of her hOms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20

In an effort to reduce the number of brush fires, which cause considerable damage in Connecticut during the course of a year, State Forester Austin F. Hawes has formulated 8 program of prevention. He has suggested that the public give consideration
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
WPA GENIUS GETS
 PRISON. SENTENCE

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 2O-(UP) Luigi Antonetti, 50, New York city, began a two years federal prison sentence today on counter feiting charges.
 U. s. Judge Carroll c. Hincks, who sentenced Antonetti, said as he administered sentence:
 T notice he was dismissed from the WPA for loafing. Any man dis charged from the WPA for this is genius," fs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20

keep that date. There are mn- lions like me in America in every office -b ore d, waiting to g e t married, pulling d VII our na- tional life to their own petty level.
 Here's the way it used to be. Late for break fast. I'd go out slam m ng the door and leaving m o h CT in the middle of SC n- fance Mavhe I'd
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
Bankrupt

Harold F. Brown of his city do- ing business as Browns Market yesterday filed a petition in bank ruptcy with the clerk of the United States Court at New Hav- en. The assets are listed as $3014- .49 and the liabilities as $4,738.02
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
Moral Re-Armament In An Office

KDTrOR's NOTE: Tn view of general interest in Moral Re- Armament the Democrat is presenting . series Of I2 articles on this timely subject readers of MIRA will tell just what it Is. how it works and what it means to you. This ls the seventh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
By MADELINE STAFFORD

(NeW Yofk StenoBrapherJ
 I am a stengrapher and I work from to sand sometimes 10 or II. But there was time when all day long I looked at the clock, and at s sharp I was out the door to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
CHEATS" EXECUTED

Berlin, Feb. 20-(UP)-Two men who cheated soldiers ard a Jew who defrauded war welfare agencies have been executed as "anti-social elements" it was announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20

ment which reaches into the lives of all our people, and if this machin- cry is clogged we are responsible. While we perform the details of the work, we create the atmosphere of the office, the morale of the Gov ernment.
 Moral Re-Armament creates a new type of woman whose love of country is above love of self. She lives for the Government, not on it.
 Tt means learning to care for the girl we used to try to get ahead of, helping her with her work, re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20
MOTORIsT KILLED

Rocky Hill, Conn, Feb. 20-(UP) Funeral services will be held Thursday for Leo Vezina, 32, who was killed instantly laet yesterday when his car collided with a truck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20

gardless who gets the credit.
 "It means being absolutely hon. est. No more taking Government supplies for personal use; no more personal telephone calls over Gov- ernment wires; no pre- occupation with last nights fun or tomorrow's vacation plans.
 Wasting time is wasting taxes.
 Government workers, normally re-armed, can be the inoculation against the apathy which is sapping the strength of America"
 Next! MIRA and the HOme.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-02-20

India's essential raw materials used in making printing inks are rapidly becoming depleted.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
News Notes of the Official
And Diplomatic Sets
In the Capital
Mrs. Edward Beale Mclean
Hostess at Dinner Party;
Chilean Embassy Luncheon

Beale parties enivened
Washngonians yesterday
party at Friendspwhere usual invited
of official and residential society
McIean daughter Miss Evayn Washington
cMded Swedish Minister M
House Representative Sam Raybun Senator Aen
Senator Henry Ahurst Senator Arthur
Theodore
end Mrs Bennett Champ Clark Senator Joseph Gy and the Misses
Guf Gen and Mrs. Sherman Miles Mrs.
Lionel Atwil Sir Wilno
Also Mr. Mrs William Stanley
ooph Bhnn Mrs Henry Ra of Pittsburgh Dr. Mrs Wned
holser Miss Janet
Wllebrandt Mr. George
Chilean independence
Anniversary Celebration
Another delightful gathering luncheon the
Chilean of
Chile Chilean
aned
Washington each day returning vacaione their
homes for the which almost
Mrs Dorothy Lee Ward has arrived after
West gat-niece
Gainesville Gunon Hall week Mrs Ward
spent Hotel Colorado Springs where
Wendell Wkie South
Franklin. the banks of the
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Weddings of Interest
To Capital Residents;
Miss Manning Bride
Marriage to Mr.. F. E. Smith, Jr.,
Takes Place at Home of
Parents in Silver Spring

lovely wedding Of that
F. F Edward
Smith Baltimore The wedding
brides
Spring, Lenard Ripple lifelong
the brdegoom family performed
wedding L.
friend Of the brides family.
bride given by
long bell sleeves which caught small
full and and the vaist-ength
Madonna blue and fell from Mary
carried shower bouquet of pale pink lilies
Miss Pollard the of
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Residential
Notes
G. E. Hamiltons
Leaving for Visit
At Tuxedo Park

Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Hamilton
of Stone Ridge, in Bethesda, Md,
will leave today for Tuxedo Park,
where they spend 10 days or a fort
night with their sons-in-law and
daughters, Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson
Alexander and Mr. and Mrs Alfred
Benzinger.
DR.. William Gerry Morgan has
returned from a months vacation
spent partly at his New Hampshire
farm and partly at Georgian Bay
Ontario.
Mrs. Morgan. Miss Mabel Morgan
and Mrs. Myra Morgan Stump will
remain at the farm until November.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar j. Orme. jr,
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. C. Alan
Hudson at their estate on Rumson
road in New York, Later in the
week they will motor to New York
City to stay with the latters' son,
Mr.. G. Alan Hudson, jr., at his apart
ment on Fifth avenue while visiting
the World Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. K. Sunday OF
Hutchins place have returned from
Lexington. Va, where they went to
enter their son. Mr.. Courtney Sum-
day, in Virginia Military Institute.
Mrs. Anton Heitmuller of 1907
Fourteenth street is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. James Irving Dodds,
at Buffalo, N. Y.
Mr.. L. B. Howry is vacationing at
Beckett, Mass.
Miss Alyce Powell Of Delafied
place and Mrs. Angela Volker have
returned from a trip by automobile
to the Lake Champlain country and
other New England regions, includ-
ing the Green and White Noun
tains.
Evening star., 1940-09-19

tSee WEDDINGS. Page B-4J
Evening star., 1940-09-19

and wore gown Of eggshell satin
with a collar of rose point lace
and tinv buttons to the low waist
line. The gown had long. fitted
sleeves and a full skirt. and a
long. full veil of illusion was held
by a tiara of rose point lace. The
BRIDE also wore a short face veil,
and she carried a spray of Gala
lilies.
Mrs David L. Weinstein. the
matron Of honor. wore a gray vel
veteen gown similar to that Of the
bride. with elbow-length sleeves,
and she wore skullcap of the
same material. covered with match
ing maline. which fell into face
veil. Her arm bouquet was Of
chrysanthemums shaded from gold
to bronze.
Mrs. Daniel r. Coin. Mrs. Paul
r. Wilmer. Mrs David Legum and
Mrs. Joel Kaufman Of Washing
ton and Miss Sally Pomerantz OF
Philadelphia were the other at
tendants. dressed in costumes SINH
lar to that worn by the matron Of
honor and carrying similar flowers.
The bridegroom father was best
man, and the ushers included the
brldegroom's brother Mr.. James
Morton NeUmyer: Mr.. Alvin Leroy
NeWmyer, jr.; Mr. David G. Bress,
all Of Washington; Mr.. James Vein
berg of Baltimore. Mr.. Adrian c.
Israel, Mr. William B. Heller and
Mr.. William J. Kridel of New York.
Following the ceremony there was
buffet supper and dancing, which
was held IN the east room. where
white and green floral decorations
were carried out on the buffet and
individual tables.
Among the out town guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. LEROY Newmver
of Toledo, Ohio; Mr.. and Mrs Law
renee Strasburger Of Narberth. Pa:
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Goldsmith of
Germantown, Pa: Mr.. and Mrs.
Ralph Dombrower of Richmond.
Va, and Mr.. and Mrs. Jac Stitch OF
New Orleans.
For her travelling costume the
bride chose a two-tone suit. the
dress of brown wool. the Jacket
tlght-httlng beige suede cloth
trimmed with sh!rred beaver scarf.
She wore a small sailor hat to
match and brown accessories.
The young couple will make thei~
(See WEDDINGS Page IA
Evening star., 1940-09-19

nttlnR VelVet jacket. ana Juliet
cap of net to match the gown. Her
arm bouquet was of Picardy gladi-
oluses and blue delphinium.
DR.. J. Brady Smith of Baltimore
was his brothers best man.
Reception at Home
Follows Ceremony.
A reception at the home followed
the ceremony. The house was dec
GRATED with Picardy gladioluses,
blue and lavender asters and brides
roses. Candles softly lighted the
rooms. Assisting were Mrs. Henry
D. Brite of Silver Spring, wearing
black crepe gown with gold ac-
cessories. and Mrs. John u BERN.
also of Silver Spring, in soldier blue
with black accessories.
The bride attended Miss Gar
lands School in Boston, Boston
University and the University of
Maryland. The bridegroom finished
at Maryland University.
For her travelling costume the
bride chose a black and gold cos
tune suit of wool crepe with
silver fox collar and black and gold
accessories, and she wore a corsage
OF gardenias and lilies of the valley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith will make their
home in Baltimore.
Guests who came from Baltimore
for the wedding included Miss
Margaret E. Brady. Mr.. and Mrs.
William c. Geoghegan, Mr.. B. A.
Brady, Mr.. and Mrs Irwin L. Brom-
well, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G.
Grlebel Mr.. Donald Bald, Mr.. and
Mrs. Webster D. Griebed, Miss Doris
Landover, Mr. Speddin Schaar and
Mr.. Francis Stump.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Miss Anne Knight
Hostess at Party

Miss Anne Brooke Knight of Sill
yer Spring, Md, entertained at a
surprise shower last evening in
honor of Miss Mary Louise Jones
of Linden. Md, whose marriage to
Mr.. George Eiker of Washington
will take place September % in
Grace Episcopal Church. The
party was given at the home of
Park Commissioner Lacy Shaw at
Meadowood and was attended by
about so guests. Miss Knight is
to be a bridesmaid at the wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. A L. Haycock en-
tertained Sunday at their summer
home at Plum Point, Md. for Miss
Jones and Mr.. Eiker, and on Sat-
urday evening Miss Jones was given
miscellaneous shower by Mrs.
c. j. Babcock of Washington.
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Miss Alice West Bride
or Mr.. A. G. Newmyer. Jr.

Another lovely wedding Of yes
terday afternoon was that of Miss
Alice Babette West. daughter OF
Mrs. Sidney West Of WASHINGTON.
and Mr.. Arthur Grover Newmver,
Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. NeWmyer,
also of Washington. Rabbi Norman
Gerstenfeld performed the cere-
mony in the Chinese room of the
Mayhower Hotel. which was dec
Grated with clusters of white foW-
ers and a background of palms and
flowers. Tall white tapers stood on
either side of the altar.
The bride was given in marriage
BY her brother. Mr.. Sidney West.
Evening star., 1940-09-19

Rio Grande and really away from
1t all" as it is So miles from the
nearest railroad. Still later Mrs
Ward went to dude ranch near
Sheridan. Wyo, and took a trip
through Yellowstone Park.
Mrs. Ward was most impressed by
her summer on the range. where
telephones are almost unknown and
where simplicity is the keynote
She plans to make another journey
West next summer.
Others Arrive
In Washington.
Others arriving in Washington
include Comdr. and Mrs. Charles c.
Windsor, who have returned from
their wedding trip and are estab-
lished in their apartment at the
Wardman Park Hotel Their tour
took them through Canada, where
they visited in New Brunswick,
Quebec and Nova Scotia.
Mrs. Windsor's son, David Chew
Stephenson. who is here with them,
HAS ItSulllou lllS SluOiCo az ct' M
bans School. Her other son. LoWrie
Chew Stephenson. is living in Phila-
delphia, their former home.
Senator and Mrs. Ernest w Glib
son, who arrived here day or two
ago from their home in Brattleboro
Vt, are at the Wardman Park
Hotel.
Associate Justice of the United
States Court of Appeals and Mrs
Fred NJ Vinson have returned to
their Wardman Park apartment
from Ashland, KY, where they spent
the summer. With them are their
two sons, Fred Vinson, jr., and
James Vinson.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Mrs. G.. F. Irwin, Jr.,
Returns to Illinois

Mrs. Clinton F. Irwin, jr,. who
has been visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert j. Gerrer,
for several weeks, will return to
her home in Elgin, Ill Mrs.
Irwin, who formerly was Miss
Helen Gerrer, prominent violin
list, made brief visit in New
York last week and. with her
parents, spent some time in the
nearby mountains.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Miss Lickner Picks
Date for Wedding

Miss Margaret Jacqueline Lickner,
daughter of Mr.. Harry Lickner, has
chosen Saturday, october 5. as the
date for her wedding to Mr.. Orville
Mason Brown.
The ceremony will take place at
Keller Memorial Lutheran Church
at 4:30 in the afternoon.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans
Hosts at Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. S. Evans
entertained at a dinner last
evening for Mr.. and Mrs. Roger
White of Cincinnati. Other
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Lau-
renee G. Hoes of Chevy Chase,
Md, with whom Mr.. and Mrs.
White are staying for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans have just
returned to their home in Green
wich Forest, Md, from a fort
nights trip to Indiana and
other points in the Middle West.
Evening star., 1940-09-19
MRS. ALBERT B. HEAGY.

Mr.. Brown is the son OF Mrs. Eva
Thompson Brown and the nephew
of Inspector Bernard w. Thompson.
chief of detectives and assistant
superintendent of the Metropoli-
tan Police Department.