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Evening star., 1941-08-25
Boiling Field Soldier
Drowned in Rapids
Below Great Falls
Slips From Boulder While
Watching SwirIing River
With Girl Companion

A 21-year-old Boiling Field soldier
on a picnic outing at Great Falls,
Md, yesterday slipped from rock
and was drowned in the swift cur
rent below the falls while his friends
looked on helplessly.
Corpl. Richard Machan, whose
father, Clifford Machan, lives at
Dundee, Ohio, was the victim With
Miss Josephine Robinson, %, of 1913
M street NV, he had gone a con-
siderable distance from the shore
by jumping from one rock to
another and was seated on a large
boulder watching the swirling
waters rush past when the accident
occurred.
According to Montgomery County
police, he raised his feet under
him to push himself higher on the
boulder. His feet slipped and he
plunged into the swift current be-
low. Miss Robinson screamed for
aid, but by the time their friends
reached the scene, her companion
had disappeared.
The Glen Echo Fire Department
dragged the river until after dark
but without success. A detail from
Boiling Field was to attempt to
recover the body today.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
400 Rare Volumes Left
To William and Mary

A collection of about 400 rare
volumes on early travel in America
and on Indian lore has been ac-
quired by William and Mary Col
lege in Williamsburg, Va, through
the will of David Ives Bushnell, jr.,
who died here June 4, the Associated
Press reported. The announcement
was made by Earl G. Sven, librarian.
Mr.. Bushnell, who was an anthro-
biological collaboration at the Smith
sonian Institution and recognized
authority on Indian history, was an
honorary member of Alpha Chapter
of Phi Beta Kappa at William and
Mary. He bequeGhed to the chap
ter a mahogany table which belonged
to John Randolph of Roanoke and
two rosewood chairs which had
been owned by Robert Mills. archi-
tect who designed the Capitol.
His collection of personal papers
was left to the library, and he be-
queathed to the librarians ONCE a
walnut table, a mahogany bookcase
and two mahogany chairs.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
Fort Meode's Week End
Will Begin Thursday
ny the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
FORT GEORGE G.. MEADE, Md,
Aug. 25.-There will be no Wednes-
day afternoon holiday for the
10Th Infantry Division this week, but
Thursday afternoon will be given
instead and the Labor Day week
end vacation will begin at noon
that day.
The week end vacation, which will
end at 8 am. Tuesday, September 2,
previously had been scheduled to
begin after retreat Thursday.
A salary payment covering the
period from August l to August 26
will be made to the divisions en-
listed personnel Wednesday, so that
the men may have that much Of
their months pay for the holiday.
Evening star., 1941-08-25

The first of more than 600 pulpit
Bibles to be placed in chapels in
Army camps throughout the coun-
try was presented yesterday at the
Arlington Cantonment Chapel by
the Rev. Frederick William Cropp,
representing the American Bible
Society, of which he is a general
secretary.
DR.. Cropp spoke at services in
the chapel, taking his text from
Paul's Epistle to the Ephesians, VI,
II: "The sword of the Spirit, which
is the word of God
THE Bible is being unsheathed
in our embattled world" DR.. Cropp
said. He reminded the soldiers that
"the best defense is a good offense, F"
adding: This is dramatically true
in the battle which we call living the
good life"
Evening star., 1941-08-25

The Bible was formally accepted
by Chaplain George F. Rixey, repre-
senting William S. Arnold, Army
chief of chaplains.
Soldiers eagerly read the Scrip
tures," said Chaplain Rixey. I'm
them they find the deep wells Of
truth and belief whence come obedi-
ence, loyalty, endurance and self
sacrifice, which make the soldier
oftentimes the savior of his kindred,
his country and his faith" e.
He added: This sacred book offers
those truths of God upon which the
foundation of our democratic way
of life stands
The Bible was then turned over
by Chaplain Rixey to John B. Dun
can, chaplain of the Arlington Can
tonment.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
Hellenic Association
Reflects Vournus

George Vournas Of washington
was reelected vice resident Of the
American Hellenic Educational Pro-
gressive Association at its conven-
ton yesterday in Cincinnati, the
Associated Press reported. Van A.
Nomikos of Chicago was reelected
president.
Other officers named at the con-
vention, which was in session a
week, were: Secretary, Stephan
Scopas of New York; councillor,
George, LoucaS of Charleston,
w. Va; treasurer, Charles Kotsilibas
of Worcester. Mass. and governors,
George Gisciras Of Cheyenne. Wyo.,
and Tom Semos Of Dallas. Tex.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
Veteran City Editor
OfFrederick Post Dies
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 25-Jesse L..
G. Sunday, 48, city editor OF the
Frederick Post for Is years, died in
Union Memorial Hospital yesterday
after an illness of several weeks.
Mr.. Sunday started work with the
old Frederick Post in 1912, the year
he graduated from high school in
Frederick. He became city editor
three years later, retaining the posi-
tion when the Post merged with the
Frederick Evening News.
He was born on farm near
Frederick. He held membership in
the Masons, Knights Templar and
the Scottish Rite.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. An
eeline Musmaker Sunday, and a
brother, Carl Sunday of Frederick.
Funeral services will be held this
afternoon from the home. Burial
will be at Mount Olive Cemetery.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
D. ). Lancaster
Heads Virginia
School System
Sweet Brior College
Aide Named to Post
Left by Dr.. S. B. Hall
BS the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 25-Gov.
Price has appointed Dabney S. Lam
caster, executive secretary of Sweet
Briar College, State superintendent
of public instruction to succeed DR..
Sidney B. Hall, resigned.
The appointment of Mr.. Lancaster,
a former secretary of the State
Board of Education, was made ef-
fective September /, and Gov. Price
said acceptance by Mr.. Lancaster
was assured"
DR.. Hall submitted his resignation,
effective September l, to the dGov-
ernor earlier in the month totac-
cept professorship at George
Washington University.
Two Renamed to Board.
Gov. Price also announced last
night the reappointments OF two
members of the State Board of Ed
ucation for four-year terms. They
were Virginius R. Shackelford OF
Orange and Blake T. Newton OF
Hague.
In announcing Mr.. Lancaster's ap-
pointment, the Governor stated that
his splendid training and long ex-
perience in the educational field en-
inently fit him for the position OF
superintendent of public instruc-
tion."
Mr.. Lancaster was identified with
the State Board of Education from
1928 to 1929, leaving the board to
become dean at the University Of
Alabama. He remained at Alabama
until his appointment to the Sweet
Briar post in 1887. He received
his A. B. degree from the Univer-
sity Of Virginia in 1911 and his
M. S. degree in 1915 from v. P. I.
From 1914 to 1923 he taught agri-
cultural education at V. P. I.
Offered Post in 1880.
He served for a time as State
supervisor of agricultural educa-
tion and in 1925 became secretary
of the State Board of Education.
Gov. Price said the post of State
superintendent of public instruc-
ton had been offered to Mr.. Lam
caster in 1880, but that he had re-
fused at that time, remaining at the
University of Alabama.
Mr.. Lancaster's wife is the former
Mary Tabb Crump. daughter Of the
late Judge Beverley T. Crump and
Mrs. Crump of Richmond. They
have four daughters.
DR.. Hall was appointed State
superintendent Of public Instruction
BY the late Gov Pollard. December
80 1890, when head of the depart
ment of secondary education at Pea
body College, Nashville, Tenn.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
Two D. 6. Students Get
Corneoie FeIIowships

George Harvey Winslow and Leo
Maurice Karpeles, both Of Wash
ington, have been appointed to
followships at Carnegie Institute
of Technology for 1941-42, it was
announced by the institute today.
Under the fellowships they will con-
tinue their studies and serve as
teaching assistants n the depart
ments of the college of engineering.
Winslow, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
S. H. Winslow of 6l2 D street NE,
is a graduate of Carnegie Tech and
held similar fellowship last year.
Karpeles, q graduate of the Uni.
versity Of North Carolina this year,
lives at 3549 Sixteenth street NV.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
Vaccinations Offered
Children Entering School

School children who have not
been vaccinated are urged to re-
port to the Glen Echo Firehouse
wednesday for general health ex-
aminations, diphtheria toxoid and
vaccinations, Mrs. H. Y. Sanderson,
chairman of the Public Health
Committee of Glen Echo and Cabin
John announced today.
Mrs. Sanderson said that the
children must be vaccinated before
entering school. The toxoid. she
said, is not required. County
schools open September 9.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
Deputy Slain by Madman
Will Be Buried Today
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
STAUNTON, Va, Aug. 25-
Augusta County residents gathered1
today at Bethel Presbyterian
Church, near Greenville, to pay trib-,
ute to Deputy Sheriff Frank LII
Armstrong, 43, who was slain Sat-
urday when he and fellow officers
sought to arrest Charles johnson,
36. colored, on lunacy warrant. 7
County Offices were ordere de
closed during the funeral services p
Arrangements were made for theF
burial today at Brands Church of.
Johnson, killed by posse a few
hours later near the scene of Mr.
Armstrong; death. -
Meanwhile. hospital attendants
reported that Sheriff G. M. Gilkeson
of Augusta County, who accompa-1
MED Mr.. Armstrong to Johnson's
home to serve the warrant, ands
Staunton Police Chief John M
Webb were recovering satisfactorily
from gunshot wounds.
Sheriff Gilkeson was shot in the
leg and shoulder. Chief Webb was'
wounded in the right upper arm and'
forearm when he and possemen
found johnson crouched near tree
and ordered him to surrender.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
Garden Club Exhibit
Winners Announced
Special Dispatch to The Star,

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PURCELLVILLE, Va, Aug. 25.-
Winners in the August exhibit of
the Purcellville Garden Club were
announced today as follows:
Porch arrangement in strong COL
ors, Mrs. F. w. McComb, Mrs. o. l..
limerick and Mrs. j. S. Patterson;
single spike OF gladioli, Mrs. w. w.
Everett, Mrs. S. B. Welsh, and Mrs.
Patterson; miscellaneous class, Mrs.
f. w. McComb, Mrs. M. v. Smith
and Mrs limerick; Kenworthy class,
Mrs. Holmes Gregg, Mrs. limerick
and Mrs Joseph T. Clement.
The exhibit was held at the home
of Mrs. Everett. Mrs. E. M. Rice OF
New Market was guest speaker.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
Frederick County Body
Asks Pollution Control
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va, Aug. 25.-Ths
Frederick County Game and Fish
Protective Association was on record
today in resolutions asking State
and county authorities to take steps
to prevent pollution of Cedar Greek,
Back Greek and other local streams.
The resolutions were sponsored by
John B. Bywaters, county sheriff.
1t was feared operation of man.
ganese mines may pollute waters of
Cedar Creek, and dissatisfaction was
expressed with steps said to have
been taken by an industrial concern
to correct a polluted condition in
Back Greek. Attention was called
to the fact that q few days ago.
1000 small bass were placed in
Cedar and H0gue Creeks.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
Fairfax Moves
For Multiple
Housing Control
Planners Prepare r. n
Amendment to County
Zonine Ordinance -

Special Dispatch to The Star. -
FAIRFAX, Va, Aug. 25.-Movir1g
to control multiple housing projects
expected in Fairfax County soon, the
County Planning Commission has
prepared an amendment to the
county coming ordinance which
would govern that type of construc-
ton.
County officials said multiple hous-
ing projects, such as are popular IN
Arlington County, are expected IN!
Fairfax at any time. They beheve
one or more would be erected if the
proposed War Department building
is located in Arlington.
A zoning application now is pend.
ing for large apartment which may,
become a multiple housing project.
officials said. Already there are
several apartment houses in Fairfax
County.
Ordinance Drafted.
The proposed amendment to the
county zoning ordinance would per-,
NIT the Board of Zoning Appeals 70
authorize multiple housing under
certain conditions in any residential
or business district. The Planning
Commission has prepared the or,
dinance for consideration by the
Board of Supervisors. -
Under the suggested amendment
a multiple housing project would be-
defined as group OF two or more
multiple dwellings in one ownership
having yard or court in common, !
and a multiple dwelling would be,
defined as one to be used as resi-
dence for three or more families
living independently of each other,-
including apartment houses, apart
ment hotels and fats, but not IN :
cluding tourist camps. 10
1t is suggested that the maximum
number of dwelling units be re-
stricted to II to an acre. and no
such project shall embrace less than
Is units.
Three Story Limit. =
Likewise it is proposed no build
ing shall exceed three stories or 40
feet in height, and no building
would be allowed less than rs feet
from the side line of an abutting,
street or so feet from any lot or
property line.
AS a basis for an exception for
such a project a final plot plan,
drawn to scale, showing all roads,
parking facilities, the height and
location of every building, proposed
/ recreational facilities and other facts
would have to be presented with an
application for a variance, and no
deviation would be permitted except
by permission from the Board OF
Zoning Appeals.
An applicant would also be re-
quired to submit with his request
for an exception, complete plans for
the water supply, sanitation system
and garbage disposal, approved by
the County Health Department.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
Orchurdists Will Attend
Byrd's Annual Picnic
special Dispatch To The Star.

special Dispatch 10 Inc star.
WINCHESTER, Va, Aug. as
Fruit growers who attend SENATOR
Byrd's annual orchard picnic att
his Rosemont orchard farm near
Berryville Saturday are to be given
an estimate of the nations apple
crop by Samuel Frazier, of Roches--
ter, N. Y, an executive of the In
ternational Apple Association.
Other speakers will include Dr.
E. C. Auchter of Washington, chief
of the Federal Bureau of Plant In-3
dustry; DR.. F. N Pagan of the Uni-s
versity of Pennsylvania; DR.. A. Lee
Schrader of the University of Mary
land, and Henry M. Taylor of Rich-s
mond, Federal-State agricultural
statistician.
Colgate w. Darden, jr., of Norfolk,
and william M Tuck of Halifax.
Democratic nominees for Governor
and Lieutenant Governor Of Vir-
ginia, also are listed for brief talks.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
Future Formers to Hold
Stock Show Thursday
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special DlSphtCn 70 Inc clht'
POOLESVILLE, Md. Aug. 25.-
Montgomery County exhibit of All
baby beeves will be staged here at
10 am. Thursday in connection with
the annual Poolesville Community
Livestock Show, according to Rufus
B. King, assistant agricultural
agent.
The stock will be judged by Will
liam Cockerill of Leesburg. Va,
starting at pm, Mr.. King said.
The Poolesville show is being
sponsored by the Poolesville Chap
ter of Future Farmers of America
and will be under direction of c.
Merrick, principal of the Poolesville
High School, and Edward Dunphy,
agriculture teacher.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
Wheat Insurance
Requests Due Saturday
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special Dispatch to The Star.
FAIRFAX, Va. Aug 25-Fairfax
County farmers desiring wheat in
surance under the 1912 program OF
the Agricultural Adjustment Ad-
ministration, must file applications
by Saturday, it has been announced
by T. j. Stockton, chairman OF the
County A. A. A. Committee.
Mr.. Stockton explained that under
the program a farmer may insure
q yield of rs per cent of the normal
per acre production on his farm,
at a cost of approximately one-half
q bushel of wheat per acre.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
Prince George Lions Club

The War of 1872 as recorded by
newspaper accounts will be discussed
BY Capt. Francis E. Lutz, Fort
Meade public relations officer, at a
meeting of the Prince Georges
Lions Club Gas pm. tomorrow at
the Beaver Dam Country Club.
Members of the Prince Georges
Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs have
been invited.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
Rites Held for Mrs. Quontz

WINCHESTER, Va, Aug. 25 (Spe-
ciaD Funeral services were held in
Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church
yesterday for Mrs Rosabelle Quantz,
IS, widow of Frederick w. Quantz,
who died Saturday. One daughter,
Miss Caroline Quantz. surf Ives.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
Festival Princess Named

LA PLATA, Md. Is (SpeciaD.-
Miss Frances Brown. daughter OF
County Agent and Mrs. P. D. Brown
of La Plata. has been named by
Gov. OConor as princess to repre-
sent Maryland at the South Boston
CVa) tobacco festival on Septem-
-, T.
Evening star., 1941-08-25
August, l94l
Toll in Previous Months.

In August, Beware OF:
/. Crossing a street at some
point other than a crosswak.
Three of the five pedestrians
killed in trafflc in August, 1910.
were fatally injured while COM
mitting this unsafe act.
2. The hours between 5 and
Q pm. Four persons met death
within this four-hour period
in August last year.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-12

NJ .'u provision madc Tor tao nlUrC
,., Christmas Opportunities Of
...5 through the DaIly DaPatcH.
mi. aateen remained toby OF the
.... tnirtv-onC. Thirteen y all
s..rua& been cared tor.
,.a,aln Graham Mills, of the Sal
.... Army. reported the $40 to-
.y and urged that those Who wish
part IN the undertaking advise
,... rs quickly as they could of their
rr.rg.Iaus. He IS in position Ilun-
.r ali aetaIIs OF every case present.
"a HIS telephone number is 502.
s. mas been the case for Il score
o.. Years. Christmas Opportunities,
.r, a'.ered by The Salvation Army
and the Daily Dispatch. There never
has been a time when the commune
y .a.Ied to provide for every case
e.,cred.
The remaining list IS a. follows.
NUMBER ONE
Family Of six; father dead. Only
r,.rc So a month made by oldest
boy. MO is not well Other children
IN very poor health and und.ruour-
,>red. Boys 20, l9. II and 10, girls
Is Need food ana Christmas extras.
NUMBER TWO
Large family of ten. Boys l6. #, g..
9. t and i Girls il and : Low .u-
CONE .am.Iv. Need Christmas duue-
and ,.,s Ior children
HrTTNT - I'D I'll u Tt
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-12

i.y.- Il. "ulE ON farm only income.
fly d, md 3 .uuta-. G.yl, II and
; ,-.. E rod. clothes. tacl and TOYS.
NUMBER TWELVE
.. .aa.s of mae has one gIrI at
N.,. ... tine mill Father a cripp1.
err. Pr. ..,. IN bed all the time with
SIS Boys L., II and :. Girl
- ahi H. Family would enjoy Toy,
q md warm clothing.
NUMBER THIRTEEN
Large negro farm family Of seven.
sar..y not able 10 pay out of debt
i.e =" small crop allotment. Boy Is.
= and y. girl II. Need gifts and food
Ter G "l~tmas.
NUMBER FIFTEEN
Larg> Negro family. Father and
mother deaf and dumb. Pickup WORK
N farms Is only Source of income.
Two children had pneumonia re
entity and sui need careful atton-
ION. Boy IG and II. Girls i. 9. 6. t.
) and 6 months This family j., III
n ed OF food and Christmas extras.
NUMBER NINETEEN
Family C.na-.tto4 of man. his sis
to-. crippled brother and tHo chill
drau, boy IL .nt 4lrl T.. Man has re-
Gently gone ~ WORK ON WPA after
-ea.2 g5aa.'y case for over a yea.
Need ..-t and toy for CHI 'dren.
NUAIBEB TWENTY
Husband deserted wife and chill
4.en Boys l6 and 3. Glrls Il and :.
.td an orphaned nleee II. Woman
Henderson daily dispatch., 1941-12-12

The distance from Dover, England.
ac.os, the channel to CALAIS, France
IS only II miles.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-06-05
Overlin Returns to
FiStic WarsMOnday

1t takes more than a travesty Of
boxing justice TO keep a good Tight
er down and when clever Ken
overlin. recently deposed middle
weight king. returns to the fistic
wars next Monday night. June o.
at crosley Field. Cincinnati.
against unbeaten Ezzard Charles,
the nifty negro,
Yes. it takes more than a ira
vesty Of boxing justice to keep a
good fighter down and when Ken
starts firing away at Charles he'll
be inaugurating a campaign that
he hopes will ultimately lead him
to another clash with the brand
new champion. Soose. In the
minds Of impartial sport scriven-
ers Overlin. in reality. won over
the Scranton slugger but Mr.. Ar
tie Donovan couldn't see eye to
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-06-05
Local 1874 in
Third Spot in
Penn-Mar Loop
Pen-MTar League
Standing Of Clubs

The European war Is becoming
hotter and hotter these days but
the worldwide conflict. fierce rs
1t is. has nothing flguratively
speaking. on the stirring struggle
being waged In the Penn-Mar base
ball loop where six OF the eight
teams are very much in the run
ming for the l941 headgear.
Pacing the pack is Mt. Savage
but the Mounts lead is so slender
that most anybody can breeze into
first place. In second setting. one
fiimsy half game in arrears are
the Old Germans and right be-
hind the brewery battalion is
the Celanese Local 1874. itself
just one and one-half games away
from the coveted rung.
Only two games were played
last week. weeping skies drowning
out the scheduled Celanese-Cen-
terville and Eckhart- Bard tussles.
The weeks two tuSsels saw the
Old Germans strangling Wellers.
burg 7 to 2 with Mt. Savage eras-
ing Hyndman to /. The Ger
mans won as they pleased from
the Wellersburg coterie but at
Mt. Savage. where 1t required
a two-run sortie in the home half
OF the eighth. 1t was a differen.
story the skirmish being a light
hitting affair.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-06-05
S p 0 r T S
By JACK GALLEN

Louis caught UP with him and
almost annihilated him. /
thought Louis killed him the sec
ond time he knocked him down
and how Baer ever got up" after
that punch was a mystery to me
However. Louis. in spite of
all I've read about him. was not
quite as impressive as / pictured
him to be. One amusing in
cident came when a negro vendor,
selling binoculars. peddled his
wares with these words. Here
you 'ah. get 20 ringside seats
for fifty cents. Louis will get
back in stride again the night
of June 10 when he takes on
clipper Billy Conn in a bout tina!
has been early awaited by the
fistic faithful. For months
and months they have ben talk
ing about this impending bout be-
cause it will serve. In part. TO
answer the time-honored ques-
ton, Can a good little man beat
a good big man?"
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-06-05
Trapshooters Blaze
Away in Keyser Meet

West virginia's ace trapshooters
began blazing away this afternoon
at Reyser. w. Va. in the states
twenty-fifth annual target tourna-
ment in judging from some Of
the early performances. indica-
tons are that many old records
will have been toppled by the time
the three-day fiesta sings its swan
song late Saturday evening.
In addition to experts from the
Mountaineer state crack gunsters
from Maryland. Virginia and
Pennsylvania are also bidding for
the 50-odd trophies and the $500
in cash awards. Guest Of honor is
Charleston's E. II. tErnieD Wolfe.
grand national winner at Van
dalia. Ohio. last year. As winner
Of that event he hauled away over
$4,000 in cold cash and $500 in
trophies.