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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-20
CheeksBare
Bribery Pool
BY FRANK NORRIS

MASON, June 20 - Check by
check through various bank ac-
nfounts, Grand Jury Prosecutor
Kim Sigler today traced the
origin of a Lobbying fund" of
$500 which ne contends was
used principally to bride legis-
lators at the 1889 session.
Starting the second day of
direct testimony in the trial OF IL
lawmakers and FIVE finance COM
pany officials. Sigler had intro
duced 12S Cancelled checks and
deposit slips as evidence of an
alleged payoff plot and promised
10 present about 800 more docu-
ments. checks and letters.
BANKER ON STAND
Still on the stand was Fred B.
Robinson, branch manager for the
National Bank of Detroit, the
states first witness in this first
important bribery trial In the his
tory of the Michigan Legislature.
Robinson testified that a special
account was opened in the branch
he managed in the Maccabees
Building in December, 1893, by
John Hancock, Detroit manager
Tor the Associates Discount Corp.
of South Bend. Hancock is a de-
PENDANT.
Sigle- told the jury that this
account was opened as a deposi-
tory for money 10 be used as
brides and to pay fee 10 Mai
Charles F. Hemsns. former Lam
sing lobbyist who is the states
star witness.
SHOWS CONTRIBUTIONS
The money was collected in
contributions ranging from $50 TO
$500 from about 40 finance COM
panies and was used TO fight legis-
Iation changing the rates and
requirements on automobile and
home appliance financing.
Among Cancelled checks 10
w HtfodutFu NIt sDfnt- .TfpFe-
eentlng b-ibes to legislators"
DSigler declared.
Eve will show that the mas
ter mind In the scheme was
Abraham Cooper"
Cooper, president of the Union
Investment Co. of Detroit, is a
defendant. II was in his office
that a group Of finance company
officials engaged Hemans in Janu-
airy, 1899, 10 represent them in
Lansing.
The number of defendants in
this first trial dropped yesterday
10 ~ when Judge John Simpson.
assigned here from jackson.
granted a separate trial 10 former
Rep. Michael J. Clancy Of De-
troit, now in the navy. Clancy has
been in court on furlough. but
was recalled to duty.
IL he Is tried. IL will not be
until after the war.
--EVeFy Day IL D-DaV I'm Fnrtortn.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-20
SIGNATURE NECESSARY

As a member Of the Senate
elections committee, Woods OPP
position was tantamount 10 open
revolt against the governor be-
cause has signature was necessary
TO make the committee report a
majority and thus bring it TO the
floor.
Woods determined stand finally
forced the Senate into caucus
where the governor prevailed
upon him TO add the necessary
signature and let the Legislature
decide the bills merits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-16
NOTICE

DISTRICT of WATERBURY, ss. PROBATE COURT, Dec. 14th, A. D. 1914. ESTATE of CHARLOTTE ADELAIDE MCINTYRE, late of Waterbury, in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of SYDNEY MCINTYRE, Executor, praying that he may be authorized to sell, certain real estate belonging to said Estate-as per application on file more fully appears, it Is
 ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Waterbury, in said District, on the 21st day of Decem- Der A. D. 1914 at II o'clock in the forenoon, Eastern War Time, and that notice be given of the pend- ency of said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order one time in some newspaper having a circula- tion in said District, also by leav- ing with or by mailing in register ed letters, postage prepaid from Waterbury, a copy of this order to Sydney Mcintyre as he has Power of Attorney for Eldon Atkin Mo Intyre, and to all parties interested and residing without the Probate District of Waterbury on or before the 18th day of December 1944.
 Attest:
 JOHN J. HOWARD. E2-1e-lt Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-16
Legal Notices
NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS- TRICT of WATERBURY ss. PRO- BATE COURT, December 18th 1944. ESTATE of ELIZABETH F.. POWERS, late of the town of Wa terbury, in said district, deceased. The Court of Probate for the Dis trict of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said es- tate to exhibit their claims for set clement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts, properly attest ed within said time. will be debar- red . recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are lequested to make immediate payment to
 THE CITIZENS & MANUFACTURE
 FRS NATIONAL BANK,
 Administrator. Address Waterbury, Conn.
 Per Order of Court
 Attest:
 MARGUERITE M. FAHY 12-14-3 ..... Asst Clerk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-16
NOTICE
NOTICE

A hearing on the application of Ttny's Garage, A Phoenix Avenue, Waterbury, Conn. (by Anthony V. Giardino, 7S Walnut street, Water bury, Conn) for Repairer's License will be held on December 27th, 1944 at -1:3o A. M. in the Mayors Of- flee, City Hall, Waterb ny Connec- ticut as provided by General Stat uteS.
 Signed:
 JOHN S. MONAGHAN 12-14-3t Mayor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-16
NOTICE

DISTRICT of WATERBURY, ss.
 PROBATE COURT, Dec. 14th, A.
 D. 1944. ESTATE of JOHN JO-
 SEPH LUDDY, late of Water bury in said District, deceased.
 The Administratrix, having ex- hibited her account with said estate to this Court for allowance, and made application for an order of distribution of said estate, it Is
 ORDERED, That the 18th day of December, A. D. 1944, at 10 o'clock, in the forenoon, Eastern War Time, at the Probate Office in Waterbury, be and the same Is, assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said account, and application and the Court directs the Administratrix, to give notice thereof, by publishing this order in some newspaper hav- ing a circulation in said District, and by leaving with, or by mailing in registered letter addressed to MARY E. LUDDY as she is Guar diam for JOHN JOSEPH and MARILYN IRENE L U D D Y, Minors, copy of this order, all at least three days before said day of hearing.
 Attest:
 MARGUERITE M. FAHY, l2-15-1t Asst. Clerk.
Evening star., 1944-02-12
Board Meets Tuesday

The Executive Board of the Mary
land Federation of Women's Clubs
will meet at 10 am. Tuesday at
the Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore
following which the General Pro-
gram Committee will make plans
for the convention in April.
Evening star., 1944-02-12

The marriage Of Miss Lille Lorene
Lomax. daughter Of Mr.. Clyde
LomaX and the late Mrs. Lomax, t<
1t. Frank Jennings Parrish, son o1
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar G. Parrish Of
Manassas, Va, took place last eve.
ming at o'clock at the Catlett (Va.)
Trinity Methodist Church, the Rev
M. F. Draper officiating
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her father, wore a gown
Of white satin and a finger-tip vel
edged with lace She carried hel
mothers prayerbook covered with
white roses and satin streamers.
Miss Eleanor Wilson, cousin OF
the bride, was the maid of honor
wearing yellow chiffon gowr
made. on princess lines, with 9
matching headdress and carrying
an arm bouquet Of talisman roses.
The bridemaids, Miss Fannie
Donohoe of Leesburg and Miss Mil
dred Parrish of Lancaster, Pa, sis
ter OF the bridegroom, wore similar
costumes in light blue chiffon with
matching headdresses and carried
bouquets of mixed flowers.
1t. Harry Parrish served as best
man for his brother and the ushers
were Mr.. Leroy Byrd. Pfc. Maurry
Wells, Mr.. Clyde Lomax and Mr.
Roy Wilson.
A reception was held at the home
OF the brides uncle and aunt, Mr.
and Mrs. L. L. Wilson, in Catlett
and the couple left later for a short
wedding trip. after which they will
go to San Antonio, where 1t. Par
riSh will be stationed.
Evening star., 1944-02-12
COP League Gives
Function in Honor
of Mrs. Bricker

In spite Of ice and snow, many
members of the League Of Repub-
lican Women turned out for the
function given yesterday at the
league clubhouse by the president
and the Executive board in honor
Of Mrs. John w. Bricker, wife Of the
candidate for the Republican presi-
Dental nomination.
Special guests were women men,
bers of the press including Mrs.
Dorothy Todd Foster of the Colum-
bus (Ohio) Dispatch. who came to
the Capital 10 cover the activities
of Gov. and Mrs. Bricker while in
Washington.
After receiving the guests with
Mrs. Edward E. Gam, president OF
the league, Mrs. Bricker spoke in
formally, praising the newspaper
women for their work in giving news
to the public.
More than ever, women must
be conscious of what Is going on
today she declared. 1--WE must
exert all of our influence and en-
couragement for the peacemakers
and in watching that the basic
principles of our Government, of
which we are very jealous, are pre-
served"
Mrs. Bricker said that not only
must women help preserve the Ma
tion's principles of Government but
also must try to add something
spiritual" to the Government in
days ahead.
There must be a greater con-
science in the Governments deal
ings with other governments" she
added. If we have faith In our
selves we can look ahead with con-
fidence and prove an inspiration to
other nations"
Those assisting at the coffee table
included Mrs. Katharine Kennedy
Brown. national committeewoman
from Ohio; Mrs. Ralph o. Brewster,
wife Of the Senator from Maine
Mrs. Daniel Reed, wife Of Repre-
sentative Reed of New York, and
Mrs. Harold H. Burton, wife of
Senator Burton of Ohio Mrs. Will
liam Culbertson was in charge of
arrangements.
Evening star., 1944-02-12
Valentine Fete
For Jangos

The Jango valentine party yes
terday afternoon in the parish hall
OF st. Johns Episcopal Church in
Georgetown was delightfully."- gay
and informal. Despite the weather
more than so Jangos and future
members of the organization were
present. The decorations were in
keeping with the valentine motif
with red paper hearts predominant
ing. Fruit punch and dainty tea
cakes were served during the after
noon.
To encourage future members
several clever skits illustrating the
main projects Of the organization
were presented by Jangos, who also
wrote the skits. There was a skit
on the work of Jangos at Doctors
Hospital, one Of the work at the
canteen of the Soldiers, Sailors
and Marines Club and another of
the Red Cross Nursery School that
the Jangos have charge of every
Saturday.
Chairmen for the party were the
Misses Martha Mcintyre and Betty
Mcmillan and on the Invitation
Committee were the Misses Vivian
Nelson, Claire Noren, Joan Bobrink,
Mary Anne Graham and Joan Dom
nelly. Mrs. Andrew c. Knapp was
chairman of the Refreshment Com
mlttee, assisted by Mrs. Andrew
Boeme and group Of young Janpos
Evening star., 1944-02-12
Senator Bridges
We'd esterdav
In St. Paul

OF particular interest in Wash.
ington is the marriage of Miss
Doloris Thauwald, daughter of Mrs
Clara Thauwald Of st. Paul, MINI.
to United States Senator Styles
Bridges. The ceremony took place
last evening at 6 o'clock, at the
Lutheran Church of the Reforma-
tion in st. Paul, the Rev. Carl v
lambert oficiating.
The bride, who is a native of st
Paul, where she was educated ir
the public schools and at the Uni
versity of Minnesota, has been en-
ployed IN Washington for the past
several years. She now is admins
trative assistant in the World Trade
Intelligence Division of the State
Department.
Senator Bridges, who was q
widower, has three sons. The oldest,
Styles, Jr., is in the Navy and on
duty in the South Pacific. The
younger boys. David and John, at
tend school in Concord, N. H. SEN
ator Bridges served as Governor OF
New Hampshire from 1884 to 1896
and was elected to the, Senate in
1886 and reelected in 1912.
Following their marriage, Senator
and Mrs. Bridges will reside in
Concord and in Washington at 24O7
Fifteenth street.
Evening star., 1944-02-12
Valentine PARTY

The League for Larger Life has
arranged a valentine costume party
Tor tomorrow evening at 1922 Ver-
mont avenue. Prizes will be awarded
for the most beautiful costume worn
by lady and a gentleman
Evening star., 1944-02-12
Readers Club Plans
Poetic Evening

A poetic evening" will be held
by the Washington Readers Club
at $3.50 pm. Tuesday at the Wash
ington Club.
Muna Lee of the State Depart
ment will be the guest speaker, TAX
ing for her subject Some Con-
temporary Poets in the Other Amer
lean Republics" and MY Friends
in the Poets World"
Other features of the program will
include a reading of Muna Lees
poems by Mrs. James F. Hartnett
readings from Edna St. Vincent
Millay by Mrs. Gertrude Mustain
and reading of "A Fantasy" by
Nina Dene Crawford. Vocal solos
will be given by Rosemary Romer
Helen Holton Wills will preside
The president, Dell Floyd, will con-
duct a business session, preceding
the program
Evening star., 1944-02-12
Junior Alliance
To Meet Monday

The Junior Alliance will meet al
1890 pm. Monday at the Washing
ton Hotel.
A survey of war activities is being
made at each meeting by the group
which has pledged the membership
to buy a fighter plane to be de-
livered in April.
Books, magazines, cards and other
articles are being collected by the
chairman OF welfare, Mrs. W.ssJef-
fries Lar1k, andsare being delivered
to Walter, Reed Hospital.
/, New members are Mrs. Donald
Hay ano Mrs. Leo Donovan.
Mrs. Jeffrey Ford is chairman of
the luncheon reservations.
Evening star., 1944-02-12

for busy men and women. The
reason for their reception was to
show the recently completed bust
of Representative Baldwin executed
by Mile. Guitou Knoop, formerly of
Paris.
The Minister and Nine. Hassan
received their guests in the spacious
drawing room of their attractive
Legation, while members of the Le-
CATION staff assisted in seeing that
the guests were served. Presiding
at the tea table during the recep-
ton hours were Nine. Ertegun,
Nine. Fotitch, Nine. LeGallais,
Mrs. Patrick Jay Hurley, Mrs. Will
liam D. Byron and Mrs. Delos
Enmons. Toasts to the continued
health and prosperity of the young
ruler and his very interesting family
were offered. King Farouk sue
ceeded his father, the late King
Fuad I, in April, 1896. He was mar
ried in January, 1898, and has three
daughters, the youngest, Fadeyah,
having been born December 16. The
two older girls are Fawzia, born
November II, 1898, and Ferial,
April 7, 1910.
Guests of Representative and
Mrs. Baldwin included number of
diplomats, among them the Bra
lillian Ambassador and Senhora de
Martins, the latter gifted sculptor;
the Yugoslav Ambassador and Nine.
Fotitch and His Britannia Majesty's
Ambassador and Lady Halifax.
Representative Baldwin's colleagues
in the Lower House were numerous
among the callers headed by the
Speaker, Representative Sam Ray
burn, with both Senators from his
State, Senator Robert F. Wagner
and Senator James M. Mead, being
among those in the New York dele
cation to view the bust. The Re-
publican members of the delegation
were there as we'll as the minority
leader, Representative Joseph w.
Martin, jr
The party which Mrs. Gustav
Lorcom Stewart, jr, planned yes
terday for her house guest, Nine.
Grouitch, widow of the Yugoslav
Minister at Washington some years
ago, was cancelled because Of the
inclement weather.
Evening star., 1944-02-12

Capt. and Mrs. Hubert Esterly
Paddock have announced the mar
riage of their daughter, Miss Mildred
Elizabeth Paddock, to DR.. Hugh
Taylor Richards, son of Mrs. Dean
Willard Richards of Singer, La.
and the late Mr.. Richards. The
ceremony took place yesterday in
the Church of the Holy Faith in
Santa Fe, N. Mex, the Rev. c.
j. Kinsolving officiating. Miss Con-
stance Simonson was the brides
only attendant and Mr.. David
Frisch was the best man.
The bride is a graduate of Cen
trail High School and American
University, and is a member of Alpa
Phi national fraternity. She is the
granddaughter of Mr.. Edwin A.
Martin and the late Margaret Nolan
Martin, well-known 'contralto in
this city. DR.. Richards received his
B. A. degree at Park College and
his M. A. and Phi D. degrees at
Rice Institute in Houston. They will
reside in Santa Fe.
Evening star., 1944-02-12
|USO Clubs Plan
Valentine Parties

A number of valentine parties
have been planned by USO clubs
for this evening and tomorrow with
colorful decorations lending a note
Of gaiety to the affairs.
During the grand march, which
will be included at the dance at
the YMCA-USO Club at 1885 G
street NV. tonight, couples will
step through large heart frame
as they pass around the room. Prizes
will be awarded the couple on whom
the Cupid's dart, dropped from the
balcony. falls. The lucky service
man of the couple will receive a
long distance phone call and his
partner will be presented with a
box Of candy.
A bouquet of War Stamps will be
awarded the winning couple in a
valentine dance scheduled at the
USO Club at 1914 N street NV.
while long distance phone call
will be the prize presented this
evening to the serviceman who
composes the best last line to a love
poem at party at the USO Club
at Eighth street and Market space
NV. also tonight.
A valentine tea will be held from
6 to 8 pm. tomorrow at the YWCA-
USO Club at Seventeenth and K
streets NV. followed by entertain
ment contributed by professionals.
These will include Miss Patricia
Prochnik, daughter of the former
Ambassador of Austria, who is now
singing at local night club; 1t.
Virginia Morley, WAC, former mem
ber Of the Ina Ray Hutton Band,
and Sergt. Harold Tharp, leader of
the Army Air Forces Band.
Representative and Mrs. Donald
H. Mclean of New Jersey will be
guests Of honor at a tea at 4 pm.
tomorrow in the Service Women's
USO Club, 1911 K street NV.
Evening star., 1944-02-12
Abba XII DeltaS
To ATTEND Debate

District Alpha XII Deltas from
approximately 30 colleges will at
tend debate at 7:30 pm. Monday
at the studio, 1851 Columbia roac
NV.
Mrs. Dick Tymeson of the Uni
versity of Maryland will take the
affirmative stand on THE Best
Field for Expansion of Fraternities
Is the State-Owned Institution,
while Miss Mildred Erskine OF
Bethany College in West Virginia
will present the negative side.
Mrs. Charles S. Pearce, president
will preside.
Evening star., 1944-02-12
4lLinuce to Meet

Members of Delta Delta Delta AL
lance will meet for bridge and other
games at 8 pm. Monday at the
home OF Mrs. Ronald Cox, 1779
Massachusetts, avenue NV.
Evening star., 1944-02-12
JeviSh Juniors Plan
Valentine PQrfv

A valentine party with dancing
and refreshments for officers of the
United Nations will be given by the
National Council of Jewish Juniors
at 8 pm. tomorrow at the Hotel
Ambassador.
The program will include a musi-
cal portrait of George Gershwin
oy Miss Betty Baum. pianist, and
her mother, Mrs. Clara Baum. Mrs,
Kinda Grossman Werner will sing.
Hostesses will be council mem
bers.
Additional Information may be
obtained through Miss Harriet Ar
novich, Ordway 5655,
Evening star., 1944-02-12
Scout Leaders Ten

The Girl Scout Leaders Advisory
Committee will honor new leaders
at a tea from 3 to pm. Monday
at the Little House, Eighteenth
street and New York avenue NV.
Members of the Girl Scout Council
and Staff will attend.
Evening star., 1944-02-12
afternoon Parties Are Gipem
By Diplomats and Officials
By Katharine NJ. Brooks.

Diplomats and officials took leading roles the social
events yesterday the Egyptian Minister
largest of the afternoon fetes reception
brated the Gath birthday anniversary their
their several hundred guests included
Federal officials and large military
resident circles Another
formal and by Representative
formers office in
members of the Congress
gasoline
Evening star., 1944-02-12
VaIenfine PARTY

The American Ukrainian Society
OF Washington will entertain at a
valentine party this evening at &c
o'clock at It's Thirty-f1r street
Sc. This will be the monthly social
event OF the society and all friends
particularly servicemen, are invited
Evening star., 1944-02-12
Society Meets Monday

1t. Comdr. Frank T. Norris will
speak on his experiences at Guadal-
canal at a meeting of the District
Society, United States Daughters of
1872, at 8 pm. Monday at national
headquarters, 1851 Rhode Island
avenue NV.
A business session will be held
prior to the program.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-02-02
Society
Clubs
Successful Rally
Held Sunday at
Local Church

Sundays church school rally at
the Assembly of God church was
the most successful in years, $40
persons filling the building to over
flowing, the rally being the climax
of a three weeks youth crusade
conducted at the church by Evan
gelist Paul Pipkin
All classes were well attended,
the adult Bible class holding the
record with 95 in attendance.
After the classes the children of
the church presented an interest
ing program which was followed
by the introduction of the officers
and teachers of the school to the
visitors, each giving a world of
welcome.
At the conclusion of the program
the mystery box containing sur
prises for all boys and girls under
II years of age, was opened.
The Rev Mr.. T. c. Cunningham
pastor, stated that the church has
benefited greatly by the campaign
and that record crowds attended
the services.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-02-02
Distinguished Club Women
Attend Junior Session
day night in the civic center.

day night in the civic center.
Mrs. Ralph Marquand, club presi-
dent, welcomed the guests, others
present including: Mrs. Adolf Bin
der of Calexico, president of the
county federation; Mrs. L. E. Sim
clair of Calipatria, county first
e-president: Mrs. r. M Entrekin
of Calexico, county junior advisor;
Mrs. John zenos, president of the
Holtville Women's club, Mrs. L. A.
Harris, Holtyille junior advisors.
Junior Ten Thousand club men,
bers were invited to attend also and
they were represented by their
president, Mrs. LEO Vaughn and
Mrs. Ben Blakely, Eleanor Hansen
Roberta Tackett, Gertrude May
berry, Kay Wombolt.
Both Mrs. Shoesmith and Mrs
Lay gave talks, Mrs. Lay being
scheduled as speaker of the eve
ming and talking on the value OF
federation, stressing the work which
may be accomplished through the
united strength of many clubs, as
we'll as the benefit federation con-
fers on the member clubs.
Tea was served at the conclusion
of the program and business meet
ing, Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Zenos
pouring from table beautifully
appointed in the Valentine theme
Hostesses were Mrs. Marquand
Mrs. C. l.. Searcy, Audrey Terrence
Mrs. Fred Pluess, Mrs. j. Fred
Hesse, Ora Casey
Imperial Valley press., 1944-02-02
News Hens About
Valley Residents

The Rev. F'r. Hutchinson, vicar
of st. Paul's Episcopal church is i'll
in the Ell Centro hospital and is not
permitted to have visitors by the
attending physician.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Willoughby
of Calexico have moved to Ell Centre
and are making their home at 1488
Brighton avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Minor O. Simms
have returned from a business trip
to Los Angeles.
Mrs. Carlos Worrall Jean
Meyer planned to return Wednes-
day to San Pedro, having been in
the valley for number of days to
be with her father and sister, How
ard P. Meyer and Mrs. Frederick
Powers Heald Mr.. Meyers sister
and mother have also been visiting
here.
The T. j. McQUades are moving
into the Norman E. Dupont home
this week. Mrs. Dupont is with
her mother Mrs. c. j. Brooks and
her brother in Westmorland until
her husband, who is stationed at
Lowry field, Denver, Colorado, can
find house or apartment at which
time she will join him.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-02-02
Church Class Has
Shipwreck Party

One of the most original parties
was the shipwreck party given re-
Gently in the First Baptist church
social hall for Sunday school
group by Mrs. RoWena Evans,
teacher.
The hall was decorated with pink
flowers, palm leaves, and ships
sailing an ocean, candlelight fur
nishing additional illumination.
Several games were played and
refreshments served, those present
including the Rev Mr.. Charles H.
Burrill and Mrs. Burrill, Mrs. Syble
BouchillOn, Sgt. Howard Bouchillon,
Opal Greed, Laura Doffing, Sgt.
Carl Gaunt, Doris Grider, Cpl. Rob-
ert Oldham, Mary Ruth Price, Ro-
berta Sheppard, Evelyn Robertson,
Francis Vance, Norma Sharp, Bob
bic Jean Russell, John Warden, Sgt.
Stanley Parrish, Ed Nc Curtain, Bill
Evans, Mrs. Evans.