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Evening star., 1945-09-12
Virginia Fugitive Held
In Attempted Murder
OF District Woman
Py the Associated Press.


LYNCHBURG, Va, Sept. IA
fugitive from Grafton CVa.) State
Prison Camp was held in Amherst
jail today on charges of assaulting
attempting to rob and attempting to
murder 27-year-old Washington
woman late Monday.
State Trooper L. F. Payne said
the man was identified as Herman
Weldon Irby, 10, of Java, Va. Mr..
Payne said the prisoner hitch-hiked
a ride with Mrs. Margaret Miller,
1912 Third street NE, Washington,
and her 7-year-old daughter, Bess,
after she had stopped near Char
lottesville for lunch.
Mrs. Miller told Officer Payne that
Irby pulled pistol out of his pocket
after entering the car and ordered
her to let him drive There fol-
lowed three-hour ride over back
roads, with Irby threatening Mrs.
Miller and her daughter, the police
man said.
AS they neared Amherst. Mrs
Miller suddenly grabbed the wheel
and swerved the, car into a ditch.
A scuffle followed, during which the
woman was badly bruised and her
clothing torn, MIR. Payne saio. Irby
was frightened by an approaching
car and fled into the woods.
Mr.. Payne said Irby was arrested
after an 18-hour search. He said
Irby escaped from the road camp
December 18, 1914, while serving a
three-year sentence. for forgery.
Mrs. Miller and her daughter are
staying with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. A. Sigh, Madison Heights,
a suburb of Lynchburg, Mr.. Payne
caiA
Evening star., 1945-09-12

1t was unoffcially Helen Hayes
day at the Statler Hotel yesterday
and the first lady of the theater-
native Washingtonian who in
formed everybody she was from
the other side of the railroad
tracks," really was up in the. air.
She insisted she was floating on
a cloud and hadn't come down yet, -
when, at luncheon, she was made
the recipient of an unusual triple
honor in recognition of her out
standing war work, particularly in
recruitment of nurses.
She was first presented with a
large certificate of merit by DR..
Thomas Parran, Public Health Serv-
ice surgeon general. Then she re-
ceived a pin, especially made for
her and bearing the seal of the Pub
lie Health Service, from Miss Lucille
Petry, director of the Cadet Nurse
Corps. Finally. she was presented
with an engraved sterling silver
compact by the Washington Ad-
vertising Club, which sponsored the
luncheon.
Back when I was growing up on
the other side of the railroad tracks
in Washington" the diminutive
actress declared in voicing her
Evening star., 1945-09-12
Alexandra Court
Grants |njunctions
In Three 0PA Cases

In a continuing fight against vio-
lators of food rationing regulations
two permanent and one preliminary
injunctions were ordered by Judge
Robert N. Pollard in Federal Court
in Alexandria yesterday, while OPA
Hearing Commissioner Travis Will
liams ordered duration suspension
against one firm and took the cases
of two others under advisement.
Judge Pollard signed a permanent
injunction against Dominick An
tonelli, owner of the Old Fashion
Market, 600 North Columbus street
Alexandria, prohibiting him from
selling meats and poultry above CELL
ing prices or from selling meats
without accepting ration points.
Market Accused of Overcharges.
In his request for the injunction
last month, Field Enforcement At.
torney j. Ray Larcombe, Warren.
ton, charged tn. the market sole
ham and chicken at excessive prices
Mr.. Larcombe said today that Mr.
Antonelli had previously paid a s35(
treble damage penalty and had beer
put under a short suspension fol
violations of prize and rationine
regulations.
Another permanent Injunction
was signed by Judge Pollard agains
George Matsos and John Germans
proprietors of the Court Hous,
Grill, 206l Wilson boulevard, Airing
ton, prohibiting them from usin,
ration bank accounts until over,
drafts were settled.
They had previously been founc
guilty by an OPA commissioner O.
overdrafts and had been given {
suspension from using the accounts
Judge Pollard issued a prelimi.
nary injunction against Roderick j
Henderson, owner of Henderson.
Ice g. Coal Co., 1877 North Nine.
teenth street, Arlington, requiring
filing of base period prices as a re.
suit of charges that he failed to keer
accurate accounts of prices charged
during May, 1912, showing the basi.
lOT his maximum prices.
Duration Suspension.
Commissioner Williams ordered q
duration suspension prohibiting sale
of meats, fats, fish and cheese
against Louis Dimos. trading as the
New York Cafe in Middleburg. He
was charged with slaughtering ano
selling meat without a permit as
well as obtaining meat without sur
render of points.
Carried over until October were
charges OF violations against Cary
F. Bowman, Front Royal. A suit
against Hyman Melman. owner OF
the st. Asaph Community Market
528 Mt. Ida avenue. Alexandria
charging overdraft of ration ac-
counts, failure to post ceiling prices
having an excess sugar inventory
and purchasing meat without sur
render of points was taken under
Evening star., 1945-09-12
Virginia Court Order!
Election Probe in
Cumberland County
BY the Associated pless.

RICHMOND, Va. Sept 12-Judge
Joel w. Flood, of the Fifth Circuit
Court, has ordered a special granc
jury to meet in Cumberland County
September Is to conduct an inves-
tigation into alleged election irreg-
ularities charged by Charles R. Fen
wick, whose nomination as Demo
cratic candidate for Lieutenant Gov
ernor is being contested by l.. Pres
ton Collins.
The order for the grand jury in
vestigation came two days before
actual trial of Mr. Collins contest
before Judge Julien Gum in Rich
mond City Circuit Court. With the
announcement that court proceed
ings will open tomorrow, Court Clerk
j. Wilbur Griggs said that SUBJ
poenaS for two Wise County wit
nesses have been issued. directing
them to appear before Judge Gum
Friday morning The witnesses are
James Garfield Buchanan and
Boyd Cerico.
The next grand jury probe of
election returns disputed by Mr.
FenWick will be in Prince Edward
where the jury will sit September
l8. The Cumberland grand jury in
vestigation is the fourth. The only
one conducted thus far was in Ap-
pomattox, where no trace of fraud
was found. The few illegal and
"doubtfai'' votes were probably per-
missable errors on the part of elec-
ton officials, jurors held.
Witnesses Ready.
The Wise County grand jury will
meet September "a, but no exami-
nation is scheduled in Lunenbuwg
where Mr.. Fenwick earlier alleged
Irregularities.
Stuart Christian, attorney for Mr..
Collins, said the civil proceeding
brought by Mr.. Collins, who dis
putes returns in Wise County, will
open with the presentation of de-
positions taken last week, along with
the election records.
He also indicated that witnesses
may be brought to testify as to the
conduct of the election and the
method employed in preserving the
records, "a books of which were
alleged to have been stolen from the
office of the Wise County Circuit
Court clerk. J. A. Gardner.
After the taking of dispositions
Evening star., 1945-09-12

last Saturday, Mr.. Collins attorney
said the witnesses would be brought
to Richmond for further testimony
tomorrow.
Only Wise County Involved.
The trial before Judge Gum will
be concerned solely with the con-
troversy arising over the Wise
County returns.
Under the law, Judge Gum has
the power to reject any or all of the
votes in Wise County and to correct
errors in other counties where Mr..
Fenwick alleges illegal voting or
tabulation of returns.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
Dorden Defers Naming
Judge Carney Successor

RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 12.-The
candidate to succeed Judge Alonzo
B. Carney, who has asked for re-
tirement from the Norfolk County
Circuit Court, will not be considered
by Gov. Darden until the Virginia
Supreme Court of Appeals acts. on
Judge Carney's application, the Gov
ernor announced
The Governor made the announce
ment after comforting with a dele
CATION from Norfolk County.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
Extra S59,076
Allotted Schools
By Montgomery
Funds Restored to
Original Budget After
Request by Broome

The Montgomery County COM
missioners yesterday appropriated
$59,076 for school purposes during
the coming year as an addition to
the funds already granted the Board
of Education. The money will come
from the county's contingent fund
The action was taken in response
to a request by DR.. Edwin w
Broome, superintendent of schools
The money originally had been cut
from the Board of Educations pro-
posed budget last June and a de.
mand by county civic and parent.
teacher organizations for its restora
ton was refused at that time. Pur.
poses for which the additional funds
will be used, according to DR.
Broome, are:
Textbooks. $2,4OO; instruction ma.
terials, $3,l81; teacher transporta-
ton, $l,700; white supervisors
$3.50; colored supervisor, $500;
travelling expenses for supervisors
1925; janitors' wages, $20, 900; janitor
supplies, $4,000; fuel, $1,000; water
light and power, $1,000.
Suspended Policeman Resigns.
Also, other costs of school op-
Grafton, $4,000: repair and replace
ment Of equipment, $1,000: rent
5000; school libraries, $1,000, and
insurance. $4,000.
Corpl Herman C. Paul, who was
suspended recently by County Police
Chief H. Leslie Carlin for conduct
unbecoming an officer and for vio-
lation Of the police manual" submit
ted his resignation from the police
force. A hearing on the charges
against him was scheduled yesterday
Two other county policemen, who
had been requested to resign in con-
nection with similar chargers, al
ready have done so. They are
George Wilt and Julius Leins.
Meanwhile, the commissioners denied
a request by Mr.. Wilt for annual
leave which he claimed was due him.
The board also accepted the resig-
nation of B. S. Meese as an emer-
gency policeman.
County Controller Alexander Han
cock was instructed to prepare plans
for the sale of $4,000 in bonds for
the construction of a new building
for the Kensington Volunteer Fire
Inc.
Treasurer Names Clerk.
John B. Diamond. county treas
urer. informed the board he has ap-
pointed Mrs. Lucille Magruder, Rock
vile. as temporary clerk in his
office at a salary of $3.50 a month.
Mr.. Diamond also asked that
action be taken to collect s4.625.l4
in delinquent personal property
taxes. The request will be consid-
cred next week! 4 @
Licenses were granted for the een-
tinued operation of Lady Isabel
School, Bethesda. and Chestnut
Lodge S&nitarium, Rockville. A
permit also was issued the CEDAR
croft Sanitarium, Silver Spring. pro-
vided q fence is erected around one
Of the buildings by January1, 1916.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
Prince Georges
To RequireCdbs
ToUse Meters
Commissioners Act
After Complaints
Of High Charges

Meters. when they become avail.
able, will be required in all Prince
Georges County cabs, it was an.
nounced yesterday by the county
commissioners.
Meanwhile, all cab owners are
asked to submit to the commission
ers by October l an estimate OF
rates charged for carrying passen-
gers.
William A. Carson, board presi-
dent, said a meeting will be held
next month to decide a uniform
fare rate to be charged by hackers
in the county until meters become
available. Participating in the
meeting will be representatives of
various civic organizations, the
County Public Service Commission
and cab owners.
Mr.. Carson pointed out that these
measures are being taken after
numerous reports had been re-
ceived by county officials of high
rates charged by some cabbies. One
person reported that he was charged
$40 for a trip from Brentwood to
Union Station.
Morris Backs Meter Plan.
William v. Morris, owner of the
Suburban Cab Co., first advocated
placing meters in cabs He said he
had contacted firm in Texas con-
corning the purchase of cab meters
and was informed that he could
procure so by next January.
The commissioners adopted
suggestion by Mr. Morris that
rate of Is cents for the first quarter
mile and cents for each quarter
mile thereafter be made the uni
form county fare when meters are
used.
Mr.. Morris also pointed out that
county hack inspector also would
be desirable to enforce regulations.
He said under the present system
cabs from the District are allowed
to come into the counties and solicit
fares but county cabs are not per-
mitted to solicit fares in the Dis
trict. If hack inspector were ap-
pointed this condition could be
remedied, Mr. Morris said
Opposed by Independent.
One independent owner argued
that meters would not prove salts
factory because of the great dis
tances cabs are required to travel
In the county to answer some calls.
How do you expect us to make a
living if we travel 8 miles to pick up
a passenger who rides only a half
a mile and pays 30 cents at the rate
required by the meter?' he de-
manded.
Mr.. Carson pointed out that such
cases would be rare and would be
more than offset by other fares.
Among those present at the meet
ing were: Joseph S. A. Giardina.
transportation engineer for the
Public Service Commission; Walter
F. Mulligan, president of the Prince
Georges County Federation of Citi-
zens' Associations; M. M. Ryce, sub
committee chairman of the Central
Transportation Committee of Prince
Georges County, and County Police
Chief Ralph w. Brown.
In other actions the commissioners
took over as a county road the
three-eighths of mile of Bromley
avenue near Dupont Heights from
the junction of Lacy and Belt ave-
nues to Porter avenue.
A license to operate a dance hall
at $3.50 Livingston road, near Gill
man Corner, was issued to George
W. Moreland.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
Primary Campaign
Cost Tuck $6,4O1

BY the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 12.-Wfl-
liam M. Tuck spent Sc, ,401 90 in his
successful campaign for the Demo-
cratic nomination as Governor in
the August 7 primary, according
to his expense statement filed here
with the secretary of the Com
monwealth.
Mr.. Tuck reported these expenses:
Stationery, printing and newspa-
per and radio advertising, s1,4l5.27;
stenographic service and Office as
slstant, 81 ,949.l2; transportation, ST.
402.06; telephone and telegraph.
s34l.89; postage. $6S8.03; entrance
fee, $20c, and miscellaneous. s325 .25.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
) Towns Name Committee
To Seek DRAINAGE Lines

A committee appointed in the
town councils of Riverdale, Univer-
slty Park and Hyattsville last night
launched a campaign to obtain
storm drainage facilities from the
Washington Suburban Sanitary
Commission for their areas.
Mayor Harry A. L. Barker, River
dale, chairman of the group, said
town engineers will make a survey
so the commission may be informed
where drainage facilities are most
needed.
The Sanitary Commission has
been authorized by the Maryland
Legislature to give storm-water re-
lief.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
Maryland GI School Aid
Tops $4,000 Monthly

By Inc ASSoclattu PTsSS.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 12.-Mary-
land GIs who are leaving the armed
forces at rate of more than $500
monthly, are getting a total of s23,-
257 80 monthly in educational bene-
fits under the CT Bill of Rights.
Veterans Administration officials
said that in August SGT persons were
receiving the full amount paid State
veterans. but. refused to estimate at
present the percentage of those TAX
ing advantage of the Government s
school program.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
lsiHRst;oniinq
&Reninder6.

Meats, Fats, Etc. = Stamps W.
through z-2 good through Sep
tember 30. Stamps Al through
Ell good through October 81
Stamps FL through XII good
through November 80. Stamps
LII through Q-1 good through
December 81.
Points for Fats-Your meat dealer
will pay two red ration points for
each pound of waste kitchen fats
you turn in.
Sugar-Stamp 38 good through De-
cember 81. Next stamp valid
January /.
Shoes -Airplane Stamps /. 2, 3 and
4 in Book No. 3 good indefinitely
for one pair OF shoes each.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
Ration Boards Merged
In Z Nearby Counties

Consolidation of war price and
ationing boards in Montgomery
Ind Prince Georges Counties was
announced today by the Maryland
oflce of Price Administration.
In Montgomery County, the Sill
fer Spring and Bethesda Offices will
se eliminated, leaving only the
Rockville board. The Upper Marl-
soro -off1ce will be eliminated in
Prince Georges County, with the
ayAttsville board remaining as
ounty headquarters.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
Virginia Stote Guard Unit
Ordered Disbunded
3y the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 12.-Dis-
banding of Company 122, 18th Bat
talon, Virginia State Guard al
Clifton Forge, has been ordered by
Gov. Darden under the signature OF
Brig. Gen. S. Gardner Waller, ad-
jutant general.
The company was found unsatis-
factory" at the recent annual Fed
eral inspection. 1t was ordered dis.
banded after reinspection. The
commissions of officers were revoked
and all enlisted personnel granted
honorable discharges.
Evening star., 1945-09-12
Clinics Report Treatments

Arlington County health clinics
gave att venereal disease treat
ments in the first eight months OF
1945, it was announced today. The
county's venereal disease control
program has been carried on for
seven years by the County Health
Department and the Social Hygiene
Board
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
Women's Auxiliary
 To Meet Tomorrow

The Women Auxiliary to the Con necticut State Medical Society will hold it's first annual meeting on Wednesday, May g, at 200 p. m. at the New Haven Colony Historical Society, IA Whitney avenue, New Haven. On the same day, the House of Delegates of the State Medical Society will assemble for it's annual meeting at the New Haven Medical Association Building, 364 Whitney avenue. The Society's yearly conven- ton, scheduled originally for this month, was cancelled in compliance with ODT requests to curtail travel.
 Mrs. H. Bertram Lambert of Southport, the State President, will open the meeting and will introduce the speakers, who will include Dr. Joseph H. Howard, Bridgeport, the President-elect of the State Medical Society, Mrs. David Thomas, Lock Haven, Pa, President of the Wom- ans Auxiliary to the American Medical Association and Mrs. Ben- jamin Burpee, Manchester, New aaUpSHlre past pleSlueHI ol Iiie Womans Auxiliary to the New Hampshire State Medical Society. During the business meeting, re- ports of officers, chairman of stand ing committees and presidents of the County Auxiliaries will be pre- sented and officers for the year 1945-1946 will be elected. Members of the Auxiliary are urged to attend the meeting and participate in the formation of an important program for the coming year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
SOCIE ' Y
Society ReeIectS
 Mrs. Robert Birt

Mrs. Robert Birt was reelected president of the Mattatuck Musical Art society at the final meeting of the season held last night at the Women's club. Other officers include first vice president, Mrs. Mollie Storm; second vice president, Mrs. Carl Heebner; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Louis Stocking; and treasurer, Louis Stocking. Commit tee members submitted annual re- ports. The War Service commit tee, which brought the opera Mar tha" to Waterbury music lovers last month, will visit veterans hospitals, in the near future in conjunction with the Red Cross entertainment schedule.
 Mrs. J. Winfred Beecher, presi- dent of the State Federation of Music clubs, addressed. the group She reported that she attended 43 meetings of state music clubs this season and lauded the Mattatuck societl of its comparable achieve ment.
 Following the business of the evening, pot luck supper was served. Entertainment was provid- ed by Miss Marie Calo, soprano Miss Fannie Mccormack, pianist and Ira Williams, prestidigitator
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
Club Notes

A campaign to seek young voters as members of the Waterbury Wo- mems Republican club was formu- lated last night at meeting held in the Colonial Room of the Elton.
 Seven members volunteered to sort clothing at the state armory, while others volunteered to form staff for sale of bonds at the Victory House. Mrs. William Amelung presided. The next meeting will be held June 18.
 Members of the Waterbury Quota club will hear Francis Butterworth, special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, at the semi month ly meeting of the group to be held Thursday evening at 7:30 at the El- ton. Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick is pro- gram chairman.
 The Jewish War Veterans auxil- iary, David L. Fannick Post, No. 91 will hold regular meeting in the vestry rooms of Beth Israel syna- gogue, Kingsbury street, tomorrow evening at 8 p. m. Mrs. Bessie Goldberg, president, has asked all members to attend, as this is the last meeting which will be held to make arrangements for the bond drive to be held Thursday, May 3l at Victory house. Mrs. Belle Levin son is chairman of the drive for the organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
W.S.C.S. Planning
 May Day Luncheon

The Womens Society of Christian Service of St. Pauls Methodist church will hold a May Day lun- cheon tomorrow from 12 to l p. m. at the church rooms on East Farms street. Mrs. Willard Uphouse, presi- dent of the w. s. c. s. of the New Haven District will be the guest speaker. Mrs. Uphouse did mis- s!onary work in China few years ago.
 The luncheon is in charge of Mrs. August Paul. chairman, assisted by Mrs. Asa J. Smith, Mrs. David Wood, Mrs. Henry Staples. Mrs Aaron Cook, Mrs. Gystave Yackel, Mrs. Theodore Kirsch and Mrs. John Buck. Mrs. Walter Oldroyd will be hostess.
 A regular business meeting will follow the luncheon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
Personal

Mrs. John Shea, Mrs. John Col lins, Mrs. Joseph McArdle and Mrs John Murphy have returned from a weekend spent in New York city, where they were registered at the Hotel Commodore.
 Mrs. Raymond Darlington has re- turned to Arkansas to join her hus- band, Staff Sergeant Raymond G Darlington after spending month with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Anne Brodeur of South Main street.
 MT. and Mrs. Homer Rood oi Thomaston avenue were Sunday visitors with MT. and Mrs. Charles Rood of T'homaston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
CLUB NOTES
Local Delegates
 AtAnnMaI Meet

The Polish Junior League of Con- necticut, Inc, held its annual con- vention Sunday at the Oakdale Tavern in Wallingford.
 The following state officers were elected: President, Dr. Gene Cie- zienski of New Britain; vice pres ident, Helen Samarychek of Hart ford; Alexanda Stankevich, record ing secretary; and Katherine Dul- ski, treasurer.
 Delegates and members attending from the Waterbury chapter were President, Frances May, and Mrs. Helen Jarous, Miss Clara Hotkow- ski, Miss Jadwiga Chimlenski, Mrs. Helen O'Bernier, Mrs. Henrietta Posila, Mrs. Wanda Paul, Miss The resa Niedzielkowski, Mrs. Wanda Alex, Miss Stephanie Domkoski and Mrs. Ann Weishous.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
Couple Hon0red
 Or AnniUerSary

MT. and Mrs. George Brown, Sr. of Center street were honored Sat- urday evening at a surprise party held at their summer cottage Bar moral" at Fall Mountain Lake on their 18th wedding anniversary. Gifts of silver were received from the following guests:
 MT. and Mrs. John McKenna, MT and Mrs. Jack Marshall, MT. and Mrs. Michael McNamara, MT. and Mrs. William Semple, MT and Mrs. William Lynn, Mrs. Joseph F. Phel- an, Jr., Mungo Gibes and Misses Dorothy Semple, Marion Lynn George Brown, Jr, and Robert Lynn.
 The couple held open house or Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
Miss Waterman GiUen
 Ne.u Hospital Post

Miss Eleanor Waterman has been named chief dietitian at Water bury hospital, succeeding Miss Mar garet Inez Porter, whose resigna- ton becomes effective June IS, Miss Aida F. Greer, hospital superin- tendent, announced yesterday. Miss Porter will become chief dietitian at the British-American Hospital, Lima, Peru.
 Miss Waterman has been assistant to Miss Porter who held the post for the last five years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-22
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
Junior Society
 Elects Officers

The May meeting of the Matta- tuck Junior Musical Art society was held yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Election of officers was held with the following results:
 President, Jean Reichenbach; wee president, Violet Pierpont; secretary, Doris Delage; treasurer, Betty Me- gin. Geraldine Basilico was elected program chairman.
 A musical program was held pre- ceding the election. Lillian Freeman rendered Brahms 18th Hungarian Dance" and My Buddy" on the xylophone. Nancy Adams sa n g Morning by Oley speaks and An! Sweet Mystery of Life" by Victor Herbert. J.