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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-07-31
Trial Of Father, Il,
Charged With Killing
Baby, Opens al Fairfa,
Emerson BurnhiII Also
Accused Of Negligence;
Wife Under Indictment

| BY Staff Correspondent of The Star.
FAIRFAX, Va, July 31.-The trial
of Emerson Lee Barnhill, 81, for the
murder of his 2-month- son be-
gan here today at the Fairfax
County Courthouse, following the
selection of 12-man jury from a
list of 20 talesmen. The case is be-
ing tried before Circuit Judge WAL
ter T. Mccarthy.
Barnhill, who has pleaded not
guilty, has been indicted on two
charges, growing out of the death
of his son on June 81. He is &C
cused of murder and negligence in
permitting the life of his child to be
endangered and allowing it to be
tortured, tormented and cruelty
beaten and cruelty treated"
Barnhill's wife, Mrs. Jane P. Barn
hill, has also been indicted on a
charge of negligence in the death of
the child Barnhill, former worker
at a defense plant in Alexandria,
lives at Groveton. Mrs Barnhill will
60 to trial September 81, it was
decided today.
Barnhill is being prosecuted by
Paul E. Brown and Harry Shockey
is defense attorney.
Police said that Barnhill told
them he was playing with the baby
June 10 and tossed it in the air when
a dog ran between his legs. The
baby fell to the floor, striking an
ironing board, which caused an iron
to hit the baby on the head, he
related, according to the officers. At
the suggfiestion of neighbors, they
further said, the baby was taken
late the following day to- the
Alexandria Hospital, where death
occurred June 81.
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sidered this an easy job, since he had
worked his way through college as a
bricklayer. r..
Acts as Adviser.
Riley Evers, Bethesda contractor,
is acting in an advisory capacity on
the project and will furnish skilled
carpenters for details that stump
the amateurs.
Hiram Musgrave, chief of the Be-
thesda Volunteer Fire Department,
has volunteered to install the ra-
diators, and William Wolfe, cabinet
maker member of the congregation
will set the windows and add the
finishing touches.
The Rev. Hartwell F. Chandler,
the pastor, spent most of last week
mailing on the roof and is now re-
covering from his strenuous labors
on a weeks vacation in upper Mont
gomery County.
Take Care Of Wiring.
Two other members OF the congre-
cation who are experts in electrical
wiring will see that the rooms have
plenty of light.
Between $50 pm. and pm, pas
sers-by may find any or all of the
following members of the congre-
cation whacking nails and saving
wood to rush the job to completion:
Ellis Jones, John Smith, Calvin
Vowel, D. N. Miller, j. M. McNeill,
Morrisey w. Swilling, Jerome Jones,
1t. Comdr. Paul Burr and Mr..
Werner.
The new building, Mr. Werner ex-
plains, Is merely a temporary struc-
ture and as soon as the war is over
the church intends to pursue its
original plan for a new building on
Georgetown road.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-07-31
Gunter Refuses to Run
For Attorney General
B, the Associated Press


CUMBERLAND, Md, July 81
William A. Gunter, Cumberland at
torney and former State Senator.
was definitely out of the running
today for the Republican nomina-
ton for attorney general of Mary
land.
Mr.. Gunter, offered the nomina-
ton by Statewide committee of
Republicans, said yesterday he would
not be candidate and explained
that he acted on the advice Of his
physician.
The former Senator said he re-
GREETED that his physical condition
would prevent him from taking an
active part in the State campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-07-31
Bethesda Church Congregation
Defeats Building Priorities
Members Turn to With Saws and Hammers,
Work With Second Hand Materials

When the war upset recent plans
for construction of a new Methodists
church at Norfolk and st. Elmo
streets, in Bethesda, the congrega-
ton rolled up it's sleeves and went
into action with rip saws and ham
mers.
In less than three weeks new
quarters will be ready for occupancy.
Prior.ties on building materials
and equipment only temporarily
stopped the ingenious church men,
bers, who were overlooking into the
parsonage living room and basement
next door.
John H. Werner, chairman of the
Church Building Committee, went
into conference with himself and
decided that something had to be
done. He came up with the plan
which Is producing a two-room ad-
dition to the present building
through the voluntary work.
Priorities Are Overcome.
The priority handicap has been
overcome through the purchase of
secondhand lumber and radiators.
Necessary materials come within the
amount allowed for renovating.
Only two years ago the men of the
church constructed the present par
sonage with a minimum of hired
help, adding two rooms to the build
ing without undue difficulties, since
the congregation is capable of fur
nishing specialists in many lines.
1t. Hugh Jones of the Army En-
gineer Corps drew the plans and
Mr.. Werner of the Public Buildings
Administration acted as engineer.
Mr.. Werner also poured the con-
crete for the footings and laid the
cinder block foundations. He con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-07-31
New BIackout
Bill Is Ready
For President
Extends Authority Of
Commissioners for
Emergency Action
BY ]. A. OLEARY.

Only the signature of President
Roosevelt was needed today to COM
plete enactment OF the Districts new
blackout law, broadening the powers
OF the Commissioners to prepare for
air raids, and authorizing them to
borrow another $1,000, 600 from the
Treasury for war protection.
The Senate passed the bill unani-
mously yesterday. Since no amend
ments were made to the House text.
1T will go to the White House as
soon as the Speaker of the House
and the Vice President attach their
signatures
Approximately $500, 900 of the new
loan will be used for protection of
the water supply. and 100000 to
hospltalize any AFRAID workers in
1ured in line Of duty. The remainder
would be available for purchase Of
supplies and maintenance of pro-
tective services. A previous loan Of
$1,0OO,0 900 was authorized six months
ago.
Facilitates Protection.
Aside from the money made avail
able, the bill strengthens the hands
OF the Commissioners in making all
necessary rules for the protection of
the city. The more important pro-
visions are:
Authority for the Commissioners
to create new civilian defense
agencies and to incorporate into the
District government existing groups
OF volunteer wardens, fire watchers
and other defense workers, and to
vest members Of such organizations
with power to perform their duties.
Authorize the Commissioners to
requisition private property tempo
rarlly for such purpose as the In
stallation of sirens. Compensation
would be made in advance for the
use OF private property. II the
owner was dissatisfied with the
amount, so per cent OF it would be
paid Immediately while the courts
determine the remainder due.
Provides Daylight Regulation.
The bill provides that If private
automobiles are rendered for use by
defense workers, the owners would
be relieved Of liability under the
financial responsibility law for &C.
cidents occurring while the vehicles
are being used by defense workers.
An owner who operates his own car
for defense purposes also will be
protected from liability by the bill,
provided the car is operated without
w1llful or gross negligence.
The measure also gives the Com
mlssioners the same authority to
regulate the life Of the community
during daylight alarms. which they
already possess to make rules for
blackouts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-07-31
Moore Withdruws
From Committee Ruce

Charles S. Moore, 325 Cumber-
land avenue, Somerset, Md, today
informed the Montgomery County
Board of Election Supervisors of his
desire to withdraw as a candidate
for membership on the county Re-
publican State Central Committee.
He gave as his reason the fact that
10 candidates have filed for the
seven-member committee. The mem
bers will be chosen in the primary
on September 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-07-31
Townsend Appointed
kensinqton ATTORNEY

Appointment Of 1t. Col. Wilson L.
Townsend as town attorney and
Willard A. Warthen as building In
spector was announced today by 1t.
Col. Clarence v. Sayer, Mayor of
Kensington, Md.
Mayor Saver also announced the
following committee appointments:
Finance, William O. Kingston;
streets and sidewalks, Howard s.
Bean, and street lights, Allison B.
McQuin. The Committee on Public
Safety will be announced later.
The Mayor and Town Council have
approved a budget Of $3.50 for the
fiscal year.
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WAa14a~R.sxMM
WAR BONDS

Flying gloves are regularly issued
equipment for American aviators.
They are sturdy, well-made gloves
and the Army gets them in quanti-
ties for $3.50 each.
Thus for the purchase of only SIS
in War savings stamps. you can buy
pair of gloves for some American
airman. School children, girls clubs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-07-31

and other like organizations could
join forces and invest In War
stamps to buy aviation gloves. At
least 10 per cent Of our annual in
come Is necessary to meet the cost
OF this war. BY buying War bonds
you do your share on the home front
for the boys on the battle front.
United States Treasury Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-07-31
SuitIond Girl Burned
In Gasoline Stove BIust

Eleanor Birkett, Ia year old
daughter Of Arnold Burkett, an OBJ
tical worker at q Washington de-
partment store, was severely burned
about the face and body when
gasoline stove exploded in her home
at Suitland. Md. yesterday.
She was brought to Casualty Hos
pital by her father, where her con-
dition was reported Is fair today.
Mr.. Burkett Was attempting to
turn Oh the stove when 1t f1ared up,
police reported. He received minor
burns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-07-31
Spauldink HEIGHTS.
Coral Hills.
Academy Aide Gets Seq Duty

ANNAPOLIS, July 81 (F1. 1t
Comdr. Charles r. Smith, U. S. N,
for the last two years an aide to the
Naval Academy superintendent, has
been detached for sea duty. His
successor here has not been an
nounced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-07-31
Baltimore City Grange
Inducts Gov. O'Conor

BY tlt ASS0clated PreSs.
BALTIMORE, July 81. - Gov.
O'Conor was Granger today He
was inducted into the Baltimore
City Grange, No. S, at ceremonies in
the executive Offices yesterday. r.
Roy Brookes. master of the State
Grange. ofnciated at the ceremony
and the oath was administered by
Mrs. Morvt1le S. Harris, State
deputy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-07-31
Shelters for Homeless,
Victims Of bombinQs
Being Planned
Training Course to Open
For 300 to Provide
War Aid Center Core

General plans for a series of
shelters in Washington for persons
who may be bombed out of their
homes were revealed today by Dis
trict OCD officials as they an
nounced arrangements for intensive
training of 300 enrolled social work.
ers for service at civilian war aid
centers.
1t was indicated details for the
shelters are yet to be completed. but
training of the 300 workers, enlisted
from the ranks Of professional, pub
lie and private social workers, is to
be begun at mass meeting at
pm. tomorrow in the auditorium Of
the Agriculture Department.
To-Day Course.
Beginning Monday, all day classes
will be conducted at the United
States Chamber of Commerce for
the 300 volunteers after they have
registered for the Today course at
Toner School. the headquarters of
the District OCD. The classes will
be under the direction of the Red
Cross and will be given by Miss
Carolyn Flanders.
The mass meeting tomorrow for a
general outline of the detectives will
be featured by talks by Conrad Van
Hyning, District welfare director
and head of the civilian mobiliza-
ton unit of the District Defense
Corps; Miss Josephine Brown, chair
man of the Family Security Com
mittee Of the Civilian Mobilization
Committee, and Col. Lemuel Bolles,
metropolitan civilian defense d.
rector.
Provides FSA Grants.
Under the contemplated plan a
series of shelters are to be provided
for housing and other care of per-
sons made homeless by enemy at
tack. Federal, District and Red
Cross facilities would be employed
to meet the needs. The Federal Sc
curity Agency, it is explained, would
contribute grants to local commune
ties to assist in the care of the VIC
tins, to be administered through
District welfare authorities, along
with use of Red Cross facilities.
The civilian war aid centers would
come under the immediate direction
OF Randolph Bishop, billeting OIL
Ger of the District OCD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-07-31
MONTGOMERY Board Nh. /.

Montgomery County Board No.
at Rockville yesterday sent 80 col
ored registrants to Baltimore for
physical examination and possible
induction. Trial Magistrate Donald
A. DeLashmutt OF Rockville spoke
to them before they departed. They
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-07-31

Arlington Board No. 2.
Arlington County Board No. 2
has ordered 81 colored men to re-
port to Richmond August 10. They
are:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-07-31
Nearby Draft Boards
Call Up More Men
For Army Service
F. P. Bockus, Alexandra
Attorney Among Nine
From City to Be Indicted

Franklin P. ,Backus, Alexandria
attorney and former president of
the Alexandria Junior Chamber of
Commerce, is among nine men Or
dered by the Selective Service Board
there to report to Richmond for
induction August 7, it was an
nounced today.
Mr.. Backus is % years old and
was graduated in law from the Uni
versity of Virginia. He is member
OF the Board of Directors of the
State Junior Chamber of Commerce
He Is unmarried and lives at 202
West Walnut street.
Others ordered to report on the
same date are:
Clark, Robert +. Capsch. Theodore v.
sch Dis sGsmsn F lsmllnE L. John r.
BY. Clydes Branson Sutton. Russell Reed
Montgomery Board No. 3.
Thirty-one men from Local Board
No.. S in Montgomery County, Md.
have been ordered to report at Be-
thesda at Z am. tomorrow for in
duction at Baltimore. They are:
Brown. Sonny Macatee, e. " NJ, jr
Burrows, William MCNEIL Thomas 4kh
Carl. william F. Murphy John r.
Coombes, Raymon T.. Nalle, James Bolts
Cremins, JAMES 3. Neale George W.
Fawsett, Charles H. Oliver, Charles 8.
Ferguson James C. Pimper Theodore D.
Grim, Lester r.. Pugh, Lawrence z,
Hungerford. c. M. Rice. William B.
Hutchinson. R r. Ricketts, Norman M.
Jenkins. David r. Slack. Clarence r.
johnson. Samuel s. Smith, Fred C.
Knowlton. Hosea NJ Stricken, Benton w.
Luehrs w. j., jr. Sullivan, Benz p
MAcainag. Jose N. Wildt, Frederick N.
LOTUS, Frank
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02

He stood in the doorway of ths lounge, looking for the brunei; he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02
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didn't see her but he saw the blond and his heart slowly turned over and kicked him in the throat. "You're her chaperon," he reminded himself savagely. "You have date with the other one"
 As if that mattered.
 T saw that Norwegian nightin- gale making eyes at you," June Pa terson announced. 50 I decided it was time I asserted myself. Do you like me in this dress? put it on just for you"
 Green, Silk. He remembered the first time. You are perfect" he said.
 You've improved considerably yourself. I remember you now. You're the Bill Talcott used to know. Captain of water polo, right end on the Big Red Team, and the best dancer on the campus. For awhile I thought I'd lost you" There was banter in her voice; the flippancy of polite society fencing with buttoned foils. But her eyes belied all that; her eyes and the trembling of her mouth. The spoiled brat of memory was gone; a lovely exquisite woman had blossomed in her place.
 Outwardly he was calm. Unper- turbed, a man of the world. Stink and sweat and nitrate dust? Surely not this man. Member of clubs aristocrat; perfectly groomed, per- fectly hammered, alert. Suavely con- tinental as he held her chair, sig naling steward with his eyes.
 And where was the brunei? June Paterson could best answer that They shared the same cabin. If there be plot behind this, it was more pleasant than the intrigue of Abas Island. It really didn't mat ter
 Talcott lifted his glass. ITO your perfection" he said. T thank heav- en for Lowel:' Byrd and Cornell and memory"
 She did not smile. Her eyes were wide, glistening, and radiance touch- ed her cheeks. T too thank heav- en-" she responded softly.
 And then it was broken. A stew ard was coming toward them, cir cumventing tables. MT. Talcvott?' he asked. T have a wireless mes sage for you, sir"
 Talcott accepted the envelope, beg ged leave of June Paterson ard rip ped it open. There were three words only in the message but they brought him rudely back. "No answer" he said to the waiting steward, anc then signing, stared moodily at hif unfinished drink.
 (TO Be COntinuedl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02

Yesterday there had been lone liness. Today = Martha Swenson. a charming dark-eyed, soft-voiced wo- man plying him with questions about the wonderful land of Amer ica. Walrus naustaclaed Patrick
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02
BY EATON K. GoLDTHWAITE

Mcdowell, grunting over his liquor and trying to look intelligent. June Paterson, as unpredictable and om- nipotent as forest fire n and Bill Talcott was supposed to be her chaperon! These compensations If you could but forget the rest of 1t.
 Came the jar of movement and Martha Swenson jumped up. There was so much to see; a last glimpse of the town, the French Village, the ships; she went off by herself with a promise of cock tails before dinner.
 "You're cernly 8 fast worker" :" Mcdowell hiccoughed. Already he was becoming green about the ears.
 We'll, you could make the most of what you had. Not every man on the boat was chaperon to one beautiful girl and escort to an- other. The stock of William Tal- colt was on the rise; that of Pat rick Mcdowell on the descent.
 To the depths. Mcdowell clung to his bunk like an overworked dishrag. One hand embraced his head, the other his stomach, and conveniently near was paper lined bucket. Talcott ignored him as best he could. Dexterously he whipped tie to his neck, noted with approval the perfect fit of his dinner jacket and at the door most unkindly said, I'll be back to report every half hour or so. I'll have the steward send you some pigs knuckles and kraut-" He shut in MacDowell's groans and blithely stepped along. Life was wonderful; no matter what the past or the future, the present was a ship. He had four moon- filled nights and five sun-splashed days. He had his health and a pocketful of money. And he had, or so he thought, two lovely girls. True, the blond was incredibly spoiled. She demanded the center of attention and was as cratic as a straw in the wind. Which should have made her utterly im- possible, but somehow 1t didn't So much for the blond.
 The brunei was considerably different because Y well, she was more mature. Quieter. She didn't burst in on you like & hurricane; you just made the startling dis covery that she was there. She had great warm dark eyes and an altogether disturbing voice and she had trick of making even the most trivial things seem persoIial and exciting. So much for Martha SwenSon.
 Bill Tilcott sighed. After six years of no feminine company at all, two at the same time was almost too much.
 He stood in the doorway of ths
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02
} SERIAL STORY
TOO MANY GIRLS CHAPTER XVII
HENRY

Macpowell was in the act of put ting away a quick one in the cock tail lounge when Talcott found hlm' ssHalsey?" Mcdowell grunted. Sure | seen him. He's in his cabin. Got one all to himself. l went by there just minute ago and knocked and he yelled at me to go away. Hes got himself locked in."
 "What?"
 { "Sure. Maybe he's scared. May be he don't like the idea of gettn' a sfiy in his back. Come to tnlnK about it, neither do Il"
 Talcott ordered brandy and seltzer and thought about Halsey's starnge actions, and at the same time listened patiently to Mac , Dowell's effusive complaints about the size of their stateroom. The combination didn't help his nerves. He was about to pull away when he saw Martha Swenson. ' Coming in from the corridor en- trance, she was, and she acted ] lost. She stood hesitant and would have turned away except that she saw him, and the confused look passed from her face. They met halfway and Talcott held a chair for her. "You1l sit down and have drink with me, won't you?" he asked.
 T must confess" she smiled sadly, that I have not much money in my budget for dreenks"
 My dear young lady! Forget your budet. You'll very quickly learn that in America it's the man who pays"
 An pays" Mcdowell grunted as he dopped down. Where's your pal, the blond tornado?"
 Miss Paterson is unpacking. She has so many nice theengs, SO much clothes--' She sighed. T had them once too. will have them again. In New York my uncle has made arrangements for me to get job. Not a very beeg job, but beginning.
 The drinks arrived and Martha SWenSon lifted hers thoughtfully. "I would like to make a toast" she said. "Let us dreenk to the future"
 'STo the futurel"
 Amen" Talcott sighed. That was something to drink to, all right. Strange how you could go along for so many years with nothing much happening to you and then bangI everything hap pened ct once.
 Yesterday there had been lone- kness. Today = Martha Swenson. a charming dark-eyed, soft-voiced wo- man plying him with questions about the wonderful land of Amer ica. Walrus mustached Patrick
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02
By STOOKIE ALLEN

name Betty Hutton, Paramount's dynamic new star of Happy Go Lucky" in an appropriate way. The Tanks have named her "the incen- diary blonde"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-02
TANKS NAME FAvORITE

It remained for soldiers and sail- ors of Uncle Sann's armed forces stationed along the West coast to
Evening star., 1942-08-13

WJSV, 6:15-Represensative E. E. rox Of
Georgia on Labor Unity"
WBV, 7:30-Maudie's Diary II is stolen on
the eve Of its first radio anniversary.
VOL, -Sinfonietta: Erich lensdoH con,
ducts Mozars symphony No. 80 in Flat and
the "hauh in D Major"
WhAL, 80O-Watch the World Go By; Earl
Goodwin watching and anaWing.
WBV, 800-Thihy Minutes 10 Play: Sports
and musical variety with SongstreH Mary Small.
jeff Aexdnders band and 5poraasier Ted
Husing
Wpc. S:oO-Frsnk Morgan Mr.. Morgan
meets Mr.. Frank Buck, another adven'urer Of
note.
WINK, S:o5-csptsI Motoring: William A,
Van Du1er, director Of vehicles and traffic, dis
tuNes The Actions Of hotorist in B'aekout
or Afraid Alarm"
WRC, 8:30-Aldrieh Family Henry Homer
and the family are back for another season.
WHV. 8:30-Death Valley Days: The story
Of Capt. Jeffords and Cothise, chief Of the
Apaches, and their truce
WWDC, 8A5-Rarosds in War: Brig.
Gen, Charles P. Gross. chief Of the Trsnspo1a
tion Service Of The Armys Services Of Supply
and Brig. Gen. Carl R. Gray ir., general man
aaer Of the Military Railway Service, are inter.
viewed.
WhAl. 9:00-Town Meeting: Are Farmers
Demanding Excessive Priest topic discussed
I by farm labor authorities.
WWDC, o;00-The Washington Homestead
Grsw vs.. the Kansas City kondrehs in niehI
| came.
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EVENING SIhR EEhIuRES
THE EVENINGS HI6H Ll6HTS,

Star Flashes: Latest news, twice daily; WMAl
t:40 and Ass pm.
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By THE FOUR ACES.

David Bruce Burnstone. Oswald Jaco-
by, Howard Schenken and Theodore
A. Lishtner worlds leading team-of-
four. inventors Of the system that
has beaten every other system in
existence
Evening star., 1942-08-13
Points for Parents

BY EDYTH THOMAS WALLACE.
AnS1Uer all the questions chill
dren ask in such ,Oay they ,Dill
be encouraged, rather than dis
courdqed to bring later questions
to their parents.