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Evening star., 1944-07-12
One Youth Is Slain,
Two Badly Wounded
In Street Shootinq
Survivor Says Attempt
To Reconcile Domestic
Row Brought Gunfire

A colored youth was killed, and
two others were seriously wounded
early today when a fourth colored
man, enraged at what he later
termed interference in hi. domestic
difficulties, opened fire with a pistol
at Fifth and K streets NV.
Russell Denny, 48, of 120 Massa-
chusetts avenue NV. was arrested
short time after the shooting and
charged with murder. police said
All the victims lived at the Massa-
chusetts avenue address.
Waldo Barnes, II, was instantly
killed by single shot through the
neck. He was pronounced dead at
the scene by a Casualty Hospital
ambulance physician.
According to a story told police
by Cleo Beard, 18, one of the wound
ed, he and the third victim, Ben
Jamin Franklin, 18. were acquainted
with Denny and his wife.
Tried to Bring Reconciliation,
The couple recently had separated
Beard told police, and when the
three youths met Denny early last
night they tried to effect a recon-
ciliation. Beard said Denny told
them to mind their own business. "
Shortly after midnight they met
again at Fifth and K streets NV.
and the trio broeched the same sub
ject.
Beard said Denny became en-
ragged and pulled pistol from his
pocket and shot Barnes. AS the
other two attempted to flee, accord
ing to police, Denny continued to
fire, wounding both.
Both Badly Wounded.
Beard was shot in the thigh and
shoulder. His condition was stated
to be serious Franklin was shot
in the hip and suffered fractured
pelvis. Physicians at Casualty Hos
pital, where both were taken, said
the bullet then ranged upward
through Franklin's abdomen. His
condition is critical.
Denny was arrested shortly after
the shooting in house in the 400
block of Massachusetts, avenue NV.
Police said he was carrying q .22-
caliber automatic and two clips filled
with cartridges. Eight discharged
shells were found at the scene Of
the shooting, police said.
Denny will be arraigned today In
Municipal Court on a charge of
first-degree murder. police said.
Evening star., 1944-07-12
Scattered Showers
Due 10 Bring Partial
Relief From DROUGHT
Forest Fire Situation
In Virginia Reported
As Still Serious

Partial relief for District victory
gardeners and Maryland and Vir-
ginia farmers was forecast by the
Weather Bureau with scattered
thundershowers this afternoon and
tonight.
Fruit growers in Virginia, hereto
fore unaffected by the drought. re-
ported growing concern about apple
and peach crops Hot, dry weather
has stunted the growth of both
crops and damage may reach serious
proportions unless it rains. The fruit
had good spring start, but suffered
its first setback in June when hail
fell three times in one day.
I Acting Forester George w. Dean
said the forest fire situation in Vir-
ginia is still serious, although sew
eral major fires which ragged some
days ago have been brought under
control, the Associated Press re-
ported. The most damaging fire
occurred Saturday near Colonial
Beach where approximately 1,2OO
acres of timber land and several
houses were destroyed.
Troops from Dahlgren Proving
Grounds, the A. P. Hill Military
Reservation, and Fortress Monroe
were called out to battle forest fires
Meanwhile, the Associated Press
reported at least two Western Mary
land cities, Hagerstown and Freder-
lex, have taken steps to conserve
water supplies, and in Baltimore
Chief Engineer Nathan L. Smith of
the Department of Public Works,
said the drought had begun to af-
feet the city's water reserve, but
that "it has not reached a critical
stage yet"
Mayor Hugh v. Gittinger of Fred
erick ordered fountains shut off in
the municipal parks as the water
level dropped steadily in the i'm
pounding dam at Fishing Greek, and
the Linganore pumping station op-
Grated at capacity 10 hours daily
with consumption at more than
5000 900 gallons every "a hours.
At Hagerstown, where daily con-
sumption of water taxed the capa-
city of the city's pumping facilities,
the water department planned to re-
lease only 100000 gallons a day
from a reserve supply of 10000, 900
gallons in two mountain reservoirs.
Evening star., 1944-07-12
is Polio Cases Reported
In Week in Virqinio
By the Associated Prsss.

RICHMOND, Va. July l2.-Thir-
teen cases Of poliomyelitis were re-
ported In Virginia last week, DR..
H. H. Henderson, acting director OF
the State Bureau of Communicable
Diseases, said yesterday.
To date 80 cases have been re-
ported, but there Is no cause for
alarm yet. he said. Cases exceed the
number anticipated. but no epidemic
Is expected.
Evening star., 1944-07-12
Sove This Newspaper

Many paper mills are shut
ting down for lack Of waste
paper to convert into cartons
for Army and Navy supplies
shipped overseas. Every pound
Of old newspapers and maga-
zines Is needed. Notify some
school child In your block to
have your paper picked UP.
Evening star., 1944-07-12
Will Adopt Constitution

The Junior League of the Airing
ton Jewish Community Center will
adopt constitution and bylaws at
a meeting at $50 pm. tomorrow at
the center, $3.50 Wilson boulevard
Evening star., 1944-07-12
Prince Georges Board No. 7
Calls 40 Men for Induction

Prince Georges County Draft
Board No. 2 at Upper Marlboro an
nounced today that 80 white and 10
colored men, who have passed their
preinduction physical examinations
have been ordered to report July Is
for duty with the armed forces.
The 80 white men are.
Evening star., 1944-07-12

Soulant, H. A.. jr. Duley. Edward P
Clagett. Georse G. Gasch. Charles C,
Sweeney, Thomas l. Chroniger, c. B.
Denney. John w. Kreitzer, Clarence
Pyles, James c. Mayhew, s. <.
Chroniser. A. G., jr. Harding, Vernon r.
Nelson, Robert L. Keeney, Elmer r,
Elefsiades. George puval, Earl T.
Thomas, James w. Edmonston, W. L,
Stumpf, Herbert c. Moss, BENJAMIN r.
James. Robert r. Hill, Sailor r.
Tomlinson. John N. Poe, Maurice w.
Hartman, Alvin U. Redmiles james E.
Mullican, K. L. Miemietz, Andrew "
Casey, Francis P. Teague, Kenneth L.
The 10 colored men scheduled t,
report the same day are:
Newman. B. E. Wedge, John r.
Foots Thomas Harley. Joseph q.
Parker, Robert Pinkney, Leroy
Harley. 9. M. jr. Williams, Robert Z.
Shorter. william H. Harley, Leroy j.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14
You'd Think He Auto Know Better

No wonder people are super stitious.
 Yesterday Thomas A. Jones. manager of the Beachcomber's, was given a ticket for parking on Spruce Street and obstructing traffic.
 The date was Friday, the 18th The ticket number was 313. It was his "second offense" (13 let ters) And the city magistrate, c. M. Blankenburg (lS letters) fined him SIS.
 Before Jones parks there again he'll probably count to 13.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14
2 Black Bears On Way Home

Two black bears arrived in Kodiak this week on an Army boat and were still here yester- day as a final decision was being awaited from Wildlife Service officials as to their disposition. Tentative plan is to return them to the Kenai peninsula and re- lease them.
 The two bears were taken as cubs to Adak where they have been mascots of the boys sta toned there. The bears have Outgrown the pet stage now which is the reason they are be- mg transported back to their native habitat.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14
Alaska Volumes
 Added To Library

Approximately a 1000 vol umes of a collection of books devoted to Alaska and Pacific Northwest history, have been received by w. J. Erskine, from Seattle.
 The books are the choice part of a group garnered by Charles s. Hubbell, member of the en- gineering firm of HubbeIl & Waller, and were purchased by Mir. Erskine as an addition to his growing Alaskana.
 The books will be catalogued and kept intact as a collection, and with other Alaska material will be available as 8 reference library at any time to anyone interested in such material, MT. Ersklne said.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14
Education Official Urges Action For High School

Action right now should be taken toward getting a new high school building for Kodiak, James c. Ryan, Territorial Comm ssioner of Education, urg- ed at a meeting with the local school board Saturday.
 As he pointed out the present school building, containing all grades, has been inadequate for a number of years, the high school at present does not have enough regular classrooms, and even the small superintendent's office is being used for class meetings.
 Lack of gymnasium facilities of any kind, or of even a play shed for winter use, has been one of the woeful lacks of the local school, and Mir. Ryan sug-
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14
Plane Fare Cut Sought

Action on plane fares to Kod- iak was taken at the regular meeting of the Chamber of Com merce Thursday night, with Lee Bettinger, presiding
 In the belief that present fares are excessive the chamber direct ed that a letter be sent Alaska Airlines petitioning them for low CT rates.
 The chamber also directed that promotion be undertaken toward a shuttle boat service between Seward and Kodiak.
 Mrs. Georgia Norman was named as secretary of the group, replacing Mrs. Claire Seltzer, resigned.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14
CurfeW Law Has New Penalties

The amendment is now in ef- feet that changes the ordinance providing penalties for viola tions of the curlew regulating children on the streets at night
 Where the old section provid- ed penalties for children con victed of violation, the new section applies to the parents or guardians.
 Any parent or guardian now found guilty of letting their children roam the streets after hours will be guilty of a mis- demeanor and subject to a fine of not more than $10 or not more than 5 days in jail, or both In repeated offenses the punishment can be multiplied, however.
 Children under Is must be accompanied by parent or guardian unless on a specific errand only, after 9 pm, from September l to May 15. The hour is extended to 10 o'clock the remainder of the year.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14
Roll Shows
 " Names

] Kodiak's honor roll consists i.f the names of v men in the l.,med services, as compiled this .veek by o. A. Torgerson and Charles Madsen with the assist .nce of the local draft board. < Cy Crawford, sign painter, has been engaged to paint the list of names on a large outdoor sign, which will be erected soon in a downtown location.
 As a number of local men have gone into service elsewhere or other than through the local board, whether their names will appear on the official roll of honor will depend on the CO., operation of their parents, re- latives and friends.
 The list of names, arranged alphabetically, appears on page 7of this issue. Check the list carefully, and if you know any one whose name should be on it who isn't, please turn the name in to o. A. Torgerson, at the Bank of Kodiak, Charles Mad sen, at the Totem Igloo Curio shop, or to the Mirror.
 Actual work on the sign will begin soon and names must be turned in at once if they are to be included.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14
Dynamite Ship
 Rarl1Ened, Sunk

Vancouver, B. c. CP)- A dynamite-laden ship was sunk off Point Grey early Thursday after being rammed by the Ca nadian Pacific vessel Princess Joan. The boat was a frelghter, the Squid, carrying 400 cases of dynamite.
 Badly holed by the impact during a light fog, the Squid went down in 10 minutes.
 The 5-man crew escaped to the Princess Joan and the ex- plosives remained inactive.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14
Hospital Decision Pends; Investigation Under Way

Paul A. Lindquist. district health commissioner for the Ter ritorial Department of Public Health, stationed at Anchorage, arrived in Kodiak yesterday to confer with hospital and city of- ficials in regard to the transfer of the Griffin Memorial hospital.
 As explained by him new contract has been drawn up, in- cooperating new features, and this contract will be offered to the religious institutions. Ifsign- ed by all, the copies will be sent to Governor Gruening, with whom the final decision will rest.
 A contract prepared previous ly by the Attorney General of the Territory, with the Grey Nuns, was carried through with out the knowledge of the Cover nor or the Health department, and Father Gallant was notified in Juneau that new contract
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14
Finishes Training; Brother On Furl0ugh

Warrant Officer, J. G., Jack J. Ross, former employe of Stems Drake at Kodiak, has graduated from the combination piloting school of the Navigation Training Section at Camp Cor don Johnston, Florida WOJG Ross has completed 4 weeks of intensive study in Coastwise Piloting and celestial navigation and will return to his outfit, the 363rd Harbor Craft Company, with a basic knowledge of pilot ing used in the operation of Army vessels.
 He is a brother to Pvt. Mar shall B. Ross, who arrived Tn Kodiak Tuesday on a 30-day sick leave. The latter, whose wife is the clerk of the local draft board, has been stationed at Anchorage.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14

was being prepared.
 Dr. Lindquist said after his survey here he will make a report to be sent to Juneau.
 The new contract requires that a doctor, to act as medical director, be furnished; provides the hospital be turned over debt free; and sets forth requirements for use and care of hospital prop critics.
 A health department spokes- man emphasized that officials are not concerned with religious considerations in granting the contract.
 In a wire to the Mirror this week Governor Gruening said: "All aspects of the situation are receiving careful consideration. :"
 It is understood here that the Grey Nuns will go to Juneau and remain there until the transfer is settled.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14
Cafe Owner
 Sells Interest

Sale was reported this week of Art & Anne's Cafe, formerly the Model, by Mrs. Anne Huntley, to Lawrence Seltzer, attorney, who is owner of the building where the cafe is located.
 Mrs. Huntley also sold her home near Alder street to Mary Malley. Mrs. Huntley has reser- Vatlons with Pan-American Air ways in Juneau for Oct. 27. She will visit her mother, Mrs. Mary Petric, in Seattle.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14

gested the new building be ar ranged to contain a gym.
 He suggested that a 2-story building, with a gym on the ground floor and high school classrooms on the upper floor, be constructed on the present school grounds. He said he felt the present building, with some additional work, would be good for another 10 years fol the giade school.
 He estimated a building of the type he recommended would cost in the neighborhood of $i0O,O00.
 He also said he felt govern ment aid for part of the cost could be obtained and the city could stand the remainder of the expense.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14
By Associated Press

New Guinea-Facllitles for Japan's war machine with gasoline and oil were wreck ed Tuesday at Balikpapan when l35 tons of bombs were dropped by fghter-escorted Liberators. 36 to 46 enemy planes were shot down. A cracking plant was rem dered totally perhaps perman- ently inoperable & a paraffin re- fnery heavily damaged. 3 bomb CTS of attacking force were lost.
 Pearl Harbor-A large force of carrier based planes struck at Luzon, main island of the Philip pines, blasting air bases & mili- tary installations. It was third feet action announced in 3 days, other 2 were attacks on Marcus & Ryukyus, Sun. & Mon. respec- lively. No details of damage on
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Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14
Nuns Tn Seattle

Seattle (P) = Obviously ex- cited by "their great adventure" five Grey Nuns from Philadel- phia arrived Tn Seattle Thurs day enroute to Kodiak.
 Father Edgar Gallant, direc- tor of the Plus X Mission at Skagway, canae here to accom- pany the Sisters north. They plan to travel by boat to Juneau and then fly to Kodiak.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14
HaIibut Fishing Closes Nov. 30

Seattle (R) = Regardless of the catch halibut fishing in area number 3 will close Nov. 30, the Fisheries commission said.
 The catch to date IS 5,320,OOo pounds short of the 27,5oo'oUo allowed for this area.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14
Auditor Here

J. B. Sledge, from Juneau, auditor for the Federal Works Agency, arrived in Kodiak this week to audit the books of the local sewer project.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14

Important foreign mail is be- ing held at the post office for Gust Henrlckson Anyone know ing his present address is asked to con tact the postmaster
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14

The payroll for the city of Kodiak fer the month of Sep tember was $2648.63, it was re- ported to the city council by City Clerk c. Blankenburg.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14

Donald Higgins, son of MT. a and Mrs. Eddie Higgins, had ms tonsils removed at the GM hospital yesterday.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-10-14

Gerald Nelson was dismissed from the GM hospital Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1944-03-01
Legal Notices
NOTICE

DISTRICT of WATERBURY,, 50.
PROBATE COURT, Feb. goth, A.
j.. 1914. ESTATE Of JENNIE Me-
CARY aka. McCRAY, late Of the
Town of Waterbury in said Dig
trict, deceased.
The Administrator, having ex-
hibited his account with said estate
to this Court for allowance, and
made application for an order of
distribution of said estate, IL is
ORDERED, That the 9TH day of
March, A. ID. 1914, at $3.50 o'clock,
in the forenoon, Eastern War Time.
at the Probate Office in Waterbury,
he and the same is, assigned for q
hearing on the allowance of said
account, and application and tho
Court directs the Administrator, to
give notice thereof, by publishing
this order in. some newspaper hav-
ing n circulation in said District.
and by leaving with, or by mailing
in registered letter addressed to
The Government of the Republic of
Lebanon, C 10 Fighting French Dele
cation, Washington, ID. c.. copy
of this order, all at least five days
before said day of hearing.
Attest:
MARGUERITE NJ. FAHY,
3-1-1t Asst. Clerk.
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NOTICE

DISTRICT Of WATERBURY,, SO.
PROBATE COURT, Feb. 29th, a.
y. 1874. ESTATE of JAMES ].
TOB1N, late of Waterbury, in said
District, deceased.
Upon the application Of FINTON
!. PHELAN, Administrator, praying
that he may be authorized to COM
promise and settle doubtful and
disputed claim In favor Of said
estate. as per application on file
more fully appears. 1t is
ORDERED, That said application
be heard and determined at the
Probate Office IN Waterbury. in said
District. on the 9Th day of March
a. ID. 1914 at 1890 o'clock in the
forenoon, Eastern War Time, and
that notice be given OF the pend
ency of said application, and the
time mad place of hearing thereon,
by publishing this order one time
In, some .newspaDer having cir
culation In said District, on or be-
fore the list day of March 1914.
Attest:
MARGUERITE NJ. FAHY,
3-1-l Asst Clerk
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NOTICE

DISTRICT of WATERBURY,, ss
PROBATE COURT, Feb. goth. A
n. 1914. ESTATE Of PAOLO aka.
PAUL aka. PAUOLO ESPOSTTO.
late of the Town of Waterbury
in said District, deceased.
The Administrative, 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
March, A. ID. 1914, at 900 o'clock,
in the forenoon, Eastern War Time.
at the Probate Office in Waterbury.
be and the same Is, assigned for
n hearing on the allowance of said
account, and application and the
Court directs the Administrators, to
give notice thereof, by publishing
this order in some newspaper hav-
ing circulation in said District,
and by leaving with, or by mailing
In registered letters addressed Il,
each of the persons interested, and
residing without the Probate Dis
trict of Waterbury, a copy of this
order. all at least five days before
said day of hearing.
Attest:
JOHN J. HOWARD,
Silt Clerk.
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NOTICE

DISTRICT of WATERBURY,, IS.
PROBATE COURT, Feb. 2sth, A.
ID. 1914. ESTATE of GEORGE
TRACY, late of the Town Of Wa
terbury in said District, deceased.
The Executor, having exhibited
his account with said estate to this
Court for allowance, and made APP
plication for settlement of said
estate as insolvent without the APP
pointment of commissioners, it Is
ORDERED, That the 18th day Of
March, a. d. 1914, at 10 o'clock, In
the forenoon, Eastern War Time, at
the Probate office in Waterbury. be
and the same is, assigned for q
hearing on the allowance of said
account, and application and the
Court directs the Executor, to give
notice thereof, by publishing. this
order in some newspaper having n
circula ton in said District. and by
leaving with, or by mailing in reg
istered letters addressed to all At
torneys of record, to all creditors,
and to each of the persons interes-
ted, and residing without the Pro-
bate District of Waterbury, a copy
Of this order, all at least 10 dayF
before said day of hearing.
Attest:
MARGUERITE NJ. FAHY,
3-1-1t Asst. Clerk.
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Bridegroom Forgets
To Provide The Ring

Boston. March l. (UP) u. S.
Army Sgt. Thomas T. Kohara, q,
and his bride, both of japanese
descent, were honeymooning today
following an impromptu marriage
here last night in which the excited
bridegroom forgot to provide ring.
The bride, the former Miss Mary
s. Nokayama, %, is a Cornell Uni
cersity graduate student and native
of Dona Ana, N. M. Sgt. Kohara,
a native Of Alexandria, La, is a
member Of the Army specialized
training group at Massachusetts
Institute of Technology.
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WORLD WAR II
A YEAR AGO
MARCH 2, 1943
(By United Press)

VI OSAASSsA Nool
In Australia, United Nations
Headquarters reports Jap convoy
of IA vessels nearing Northern
New Guinea has been scattered
and two transport sunk.
In Tunisia, American troops re-
capture Sbeitla; British continue
TO hold the enemy to the north.
Moscow reports small gains west
Of Kursk and KharkOv and in the
DOnets area; German High Com
mand announced evacuation" Of
the Demyansk fortified region be-
low Lake linen.
United States signs lend-lease
pact with Chile.
Rome announces withdrawal Of
the Italian Army in Russia "fOr q
rest"
ValnO Hakkila Is named Premier
Of Finland.
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NOTICE

NOT RESPONSIBLE NOTICE
On and after this date, Feb. 2Sth,
| 1914. 7 will not be responsible for
| any. bills other than those contract
ed by mysel.
GUY SEARS,
81 Goss Street.
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MUSHROOM "BEER"

Ancient Mexicans used to indulge
IN an Intoxicating brew called teo-
nanacatl during certain festivals
The drink was made from a special
kind of mushroom.
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