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Evening star., 1948-12-23
Mrs. Louise Walton Dies;
Iona District Area Resident

Mrs. Louise Moon Walton, 80, Fair
fax County and Washington resident
since her childhood, died yesterday
in Alexandria Hospital after a
months illness. She had been on a
visit to her daughter, Mrs. Harcourt
M. Wade, 1910 Mount Eagle place,
Alexandria.
Mrs. Walton, whose 80th birthday
was celebrated October 6 with a
large family gathering here, was a
native of Cape Girardeau, Mo-, bat
moved to Fairfax County with her
family when she was 16.
In 1892 she married the late Ed
ward Walton, who owned Walnut
Hill, a farm near Mount Vernon
Mr.. and Mrs. Walton moved to
Washington in 1912. He died in 1943,
and Mrs. Walton moved to a Society
of Friends home in Baltimore.
She Is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Wade and Mrs. Willard H.
Wright, 1924 Thirty-second place
NV, and a sister, Mrs. Jessie NJ
Ballinger, Bethesda, Md.
Funeral services were to be held
at o'clock this afternoon in the
Wheatley funeral home, Alexandria,
with burial in Woodlawn Friends
Cemetery.
Evening star., 1948-12-23
mrs. Marshall to Spend Holiday
With Secretary at Walter Reed

that he would be able to leave the
hospital two weeks after his opera
ton, but that physicians had insisted
from the beginning that he would
have to stay in the hospital at least
three weeks.
Mrs. Marshall said she was closing
their home at Leesburg, Va, today
in order to be with her husband
through Christmas and will remain
in the hospital with him until they
can go to Pinehurst. While she is
in the hospital, physicians will COM
plete some tests begun last summer
regarding her own physical condi-
ton.
1t remained uncertain how soon
Gen. Marshall win be able to re-
sumo his duties as Secretary of
State. There is considerable specu-
lation that he will resign soon.
He has wanted to retire to his
home at Leesburg since he ended
his duties as wartime Army Chief
of Staff in 1945, but has remained
in Government service as a mat
ter of duty.
Meanwhile, Warren r. Austin,
chief American representative to the
United Nations, who underwent an
operation at Walter Reed three
weeks ago, has gone to the Little
White House" at Key West, Fla,
to recuperate.
Officials said Mr.. Austin hopes to
resume his U. N. post in about two
weeks.
Evening star., 1948-12-23
Legion Auxiliary to Give
Six Radios to Home

The Women's Auxiliary of the
American Legion's Fort Dupont Post
will give party at the Home for
the Aged and Infirm at Blue Plains
tonight and will present six radio
sets to the home.
An erroneous report that Fort Du-
Evening star., 1948-12-23
White Christmas Also Due
For Most of Central u. S.

CHICAGO, Dec. % (P.-A white
Christmas appeared in prospect for
most of the mid-continent.
Fresh falls of snow in the Central
Rockies today spread eastward into
the Central Plains. A blanket Of
white was forecast by tomorrow for
most of the Midwest.
The North Central States also had
the Nations coldest weather. Tenn
peratures dropped from 10 to Is
degrees and far below zero in some
points near the Canadian border.
The mercury dipped to 16 below at
Bismarck, N. Dak., and to IA at
Grand Forks, N. Dak.. Subzero read
ings were reported over parts Of
Minnesota, South Dakota and Wis
consin. Montana readings we're as
low as 38 degrees below zero at West
Yellowstone and only two Weather
Bureau stations reporting temper
atures above zero.
Generally fair weather was re-
ported over other sections of the
country. Warm weather continued
N the Southeast. High tempera-
cures yesterday in Florida included
33 at Key West and SO at Miami.
The mercury didn't get much above
zero all day along the Central Ca
madam border.
Evening star., 1948-12-23
had been chasing him and would
chase him to the end of his days,

had been chasing him and would
chase him to the end of his days,
even If no one else wanted him.
He told me the woman was olo
enough to be my mother and had
loads of money and wanted to sup
port him the rest of his life, but
he said all of her wasn't worth my
little finger"
Earlier testimony had established
this chronology for Chief CARROTS
three wives: Nanette, whom he mar
ried in 1880 and who divorced him
in California under an interlocutory
decree that became final in August,
1886; Ruth, whom he married in
San Diego in March, 1886, before
the divorce from Nanette became
final, and Margaret, whom he mar
ried in Ellicott City, Md, in May,
1887, after living with her as her
husband at intervals from the time
their child was conceived in the
summer Of 1888 until October, 1945.
Phone Call Breaks Tranquility.
After the encounter of his two
wives in 1912, Chief Garrett was
able to restore semblence of
marital tranquility, and both wives
testified they never suspected any,
thing was wrong, because their
husband was away on sea duty so
frequently.
But late in 1945, Margaret placed
a long distance telephone call to
Atlanta, where Chief Garrett was
stationed on recruiting duty, and his
Office transferred the call to his
home. There Margaret heard a
woman say, This Is Mrs. Garrett.
Is there anything I can do?"
Margaret is a clerk in the pass
port division of the State Depart
ment, and she checked the files
there. She discovered that in 1895,
the year her husband was stationed
in Hong Kong, Mrs. Ruth Garrett
had applied for a passport to go to
China with him. Margaret saw
picture of the blond who had called
on her and a certified copy of the
bonds marriage certificate.
Navy Brought In.
At that point Chief CARROTS
structure toppled. Mar
garet presented her marriage cer-
tificate to the Navy and demanded
an allotment. The Navy's stopped
sending a Government allotment
to Ruth and demanded that the
chief straighten out his domestic
life. Margaret filed suit for divorce
in the spring Of 1915, and the chief
countered with his suit for annul-
ment, contending that he was intox-
icated when he married Margaret
and did not know what he was
doing, and that in any event he
could not have married Margaret
legally, because he already was mar
ried to- Ruth.
Evening star., 1948-12-23
| Damage Put al $500
In Crash OF Trailer
And Fire Hose Wagon

A Fire Department hose wagon
smashed into the side of tractor
trailer shortly after midnight, caus-
ing reported $2,500 worth Of dam
ages to the vehicles.
Fireman Homer L. Swaney, IS. of
"a Frederick avenue, Kensington,
Md, suffered slight knee injuries.
Police said the hose wagon left
No. 6 Engine House on Massachu-
sets avenue between Fourth and
Fifth streets NV. in response to a
report of an automobile on fire at
Third and C streets NE.
Collide at Intersection.
The collision occurred at the in
tersection Of Massachusetts, avenue
and Third street as the trailer,
driven by James william Ragland,
%, of Richmond, Va, moved north
on Third street, police said.
The hose wagon was being driven
east on Massachusetts avenue by
Leonard G. Porter, 33. of 10506 Am
herst avenue, Silver Spring, Md, ac-
cording TO police.
The police report said there was
50 900 worth of damage to the front
of the hose wagon and $500 worth to
the tractor trailer. A hearing is
scheduled in the corporation coun-
sells Office next Tuesday.
Boy, J. Is Injured.
In another accident, 7-year-
| old boy was admitted to CaSulty
Hospital for observation last night
after he was struck at Ninth and
Pennsylvania avenue Sc. by car
driven by Nicholas H. Argentato, 25,
of 4027 D street Sc, an auditor at
the Argentine Embassy, police re-
ported.
The child is Basil Thomas,
colored, of 1923 C street Sc. He
suffered cuts and possible head in
! juries.
James Jackson, AZ, colored, of
51S M street NV, was taken to
Freedmen's Hospital with broken
right leg and head injuries yester-
day afternoon after he was struck
by a car while crossing M street
at SeVenCn SCreeC NV, ponce SdlQ.
The driver was listed as Joseph
E. Taylor, colored. "a, of the 1000
block of Ninth street NV.
Police late yesterday identified the
Victim of an accident in the 5000
block of Sixteenth street NV. Mon
day night as George Brown, about
IS, of the 100 block of Grant avenue,
Takoma Park, Md.
Mr.. Brown, who is in Garfield
Hospital. was identified through
fngerprints at the District Jail. ac-
cording to the police.
He received head injuries and a
compound fracture of the lower
right leg when he was struck by
an automobile driven by Robert A.
Haynie, SO. of the 8700 block of
Second avenue, Silver Spring, Md.
police said.
Evening star., 1948-12-23

pont Post presented 10 radio sets
to the institution December II was
published in The Star Tuesday as
result of an unrevised schedule
of plans reported to public welfare
officials.
Evening star., 1948-12-23

he was so Intoxicated that he did not
know what he was doing.
THE evidence is totally devoid of
proof to support that contention ex-
cept his own statement that he had
been given drinks" Judge Let's said.
The circumstances are such as to
disprove his assertion. He drove the
car to Ellicott City; he got the IL
cense and it was>he who drove the
car on the return "trip.
"A man so besotted with drink
that he could not remember going
through marriage ceremony, could
not do the things he did"
Pay Is $3.50 a Month.
Chief Garrett told the court that
his total pay is s269 month. Mar
garet's attorney, S. Albert Mickler,
suggested that alimony of $125 a
month be awarded. Judge Let's said
he would delay fixing the amount
until it Is established wheher Mar
garet's child will continue to receive
$50 monthly from the Navy and
whether a divorced wife is entitled
to a family allotment of $50
month.
Chief CARROTS attorney told the
court that his client may have to
repay the $50 per month allotment
which Ruth received between 1912
and 1916, and that in addition he
may be required to pay the Navy
for the transportation it provided
for Ruth on numerous trips.
The trial, which began last Thurs
day, reached a dramatic peak yes
terday, when Margaret. on the wit
ness stand. looked coldly at Ruth
and testified she first saw her rival
early in 1912.
Expected Meeting.
They met, Margaret testified,
when Ruth came to her home rep
resenting herself as a cousin Of
Laurence and asked her If she was
to him.
IT had been sort of expecting her."
Margaret testified. For several
days some woman had been calling
the neighbors asking about me
asking If I went out with married
men and telling them she was the
wife of Laurence Cash Garrett.
Il asked Laurence If what she
said was true and he told me. "No,
indeed" He told me some woman
Evening star., 1948-12-23
Arsonist Sought After Fire
Is Set In Apartment House

Police are searching for an arson
ist who they said attempted to set
fire yesterday in a three-story
brick apartment house in the 14oo
block of Chaplin street NV.
Firemen who responded to a call
first floor apartment broken open
and burning newspapers crammed
between the door and the jamb,
according to police.
No one was in the apartment and
the fire was confined to the door,
Police are listing the case as at
tempted arson.
Evening star., 1948-12-23

his head confusedly. II can't marry
any one for six months" he said.
4. Nanette, the first wife, never
identified in any other way-still
divorced.
Denies Common Law Marriage.
In summing up the case, Judge
Let's brushed aside the contention
of Attorney Myer Pumps, represent
ing Chief Garrett, that Laurence
and Ruth had contracted valid
common-law marriage in 1886 even
though the legal ceremony they went
through could not be supported.
"Of course, we realize" Judge Let's
said, that people who live together
when there is an impeachment to
their lawful marriage may intend
to make that relationship matri-
monial, but to do so requires mutual
consent and agreement.
Here, Laurence asks for relief,
but the evidence clearly shows that
he never maintained an interest in
making his relationship with Ruth
matrimonial. His very actions belle
the words of his mouth.
Certainly. if he had the inten-
ton of establishing a common-law
marriage with Ruth he would not
have continued to live with Mar
garet."
Judge Let's emphasized that
Laurence has always admitted being
the father of Margaret's child, but
the time never came when he could
legitimatize her birth until after the
divorce from Nanette became final
in August, 1886.
Being the father of the child,
Judge Let's said, seemed to supply
a very natural impulse to solemnize
the marriage with Margaret.
Seems to Have Suited Him."
"It is true he had been living with
Ruth both before and after his
divorce from Nanette became final
but the evidence also clearly shows
that both before and after that
divorce he was living with Margaret.
II don't know why a man in these
days when it costs so much would
want to maintain two wives in the
manner he did. but it seems to have
suited his purpose, at least"
| j, Judge Let's said he could find no
merit in Laurences contention that
his marriage to Margaret was in
voluntary and was performed while
Evening star., 1948-12-23
Mrs. Mary No|te Christie
Rites 10 Be Held Tomorrow

Funeral services will be held at
8 am. tomorrow for Mrs. Mary
Nolte Christie, 81, lifelong resident
of the District, who died Tuesday
at Doctors Hospital after . short
illness.
Requiem mass will be celebrated
in the Shrine of the Sacred Heart
following $3.50 am. services IN the
Hines funeral home. 2901 Four
teenth street NV. Burial will be
in ST. Mary's Cemetery.
Mrs. Christie lived at 1448 Girard
street NV. She was the widow
of Joseph D. Christie, Treasury
Department employe who died three
years ago. She was q member Of
Evening star., 1948-12-23

Secretary of State Marshall was
reported in generally satisfactory
condition at Walter Reed Hospital
today, but he will not be able to
leave the hospital until after Christ
mas.
Mrs. Marshall moved into the hos
pital today to spend Christmas with
her husband.
Gen. Marshall underwent a sue
cessful operation for removal of a
kidney at the Army Medical Center
on December Z. Mrs. Marshall said
today that he was not recovering as
rapidly as she had hoped. She fore
saw a long period of convalescence
A hospital statement on Gen
Marshall's condition said "natur-
ally it will be some time before he
will regain his strength"
The statement, issued by Col. J. U
Weaver, commanding officer of the
hospital, said Gen. Marshall is
continuing to convalesce very
nicely" Adding that his condi-
ton is generally satisfactory" it
said:
HE is now sitting up most of
the day and takes occasional walks
about the ward. 1t is hoped that
the Secretary may be able to leave
the hospital some time next week.
He then plans to recuperaate at his
home at Pmehurst, N. c."
It was understood that Gen. Mar
shall and Mrs. Marshall had hoped
Evening star., 1948-12-23
Divorce
Continued From First Page.)

parties in the complex suit in the
following positions:
l. Chief Garrett is now a single
man, but he will not be permitted
to remarry for six months. He must
pay alimoney for the support of
Margaret and her daughter-the
amount to be fixed later-and may
have to repay the Navy for the funds
it spent transporting his blond wife
to the various stations where he
served, including Manila, Philippine
Islands, and Hong Kong, China.
2. The validity of the marriage of
Mrs. Margaret Garrett in Ellicott
City on May 4, 1887, has been COM
pletely established, as has the legiti-
macy of her daughter. Judge Let's
said he will fix the amount of her
alimony when he learns whether
she will receive any benefits from
the Navy for the support of her
child and herself.
8. Mrs. Ruth Arnold Garrett re-
verts to the status of single wom-
an. When asked if he intended to
remarry her, Chief Garrett shook
Evening star., 1948-12-23

the Gold Star Mothers. Her son,
1t. Joseph N. Christie, U. S. N. R.,
was killed in the Pacific in World
War II.
She is survived by a daughter,
Mrs. Evelyn Harris Of the Girard
street address. two sisters, Mrs.
Eleanor Jones, 4127' Fourth street
NV, and Mrs. Catherine Hutchis
son, and a brother, Andrew Nolte
of 430l Fourth street NV.
Evening star., 1948-12-23
Weather
Continued From First Page

tCOnLlnUeO from F1rSC PdSe.D
the downtown section last night as
children from various choral groups
cruised about> in the "Caroling
Streetcar."
The streetcar, equipped with an
amplyfying system, will make a cir
cult of the area again tonight.
District school children will be free
after 8 pm. today to attend the many
Christmas parties and celebrations
planned by dozens of civic organ
izatiorls and District agencies.
Public school students in Airing
ton, Alexandria and Fairfax Coun-
ties started their Christmas vaca-
ftiofis at the conclusion of classes
yesterday, while Montgomery and
Prince Georges County students
were free after a halliday session
today.
New Mail Record Set.
District and area students will
return on January 3.
With the exception of the Ameri-
can Security and Trust Co. and the
Union Trust Co.. all Washington
banks will observe their usual Fri
day hours. The two banks will close
at pm. and not reopen between
4 and $50 pm, as they usually do
on that day.
Announcement of a new record for
Christmas mail came from United
Air Lines, the Nations largest air.
mail carrier. The company said
Tuesdays mail load was 1913 per
cent greater than on the peak day
last year. During the week ending
Tuesday, the company had a SO per
cent increase over the same week
last year. The air parcel post service
inaugurated iris year contributed
greatly, the announcement said.
Evening star., 1948-12-23
London Likes Ice Shows

Ice shows and aqua-ice revues
have become popular entertainments
in London, with stars from the
United States, Canada, Australia
and Switzerland.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-06-08
MRS. AGNES BROWN pkSSES ON EARLY
 TODAY AT HOSPITAL

Mrs. Agnes Brown, pioneer resi- dent of Gastineau Channel, pass ed on early today at St. Ann's Hospital where she has been a patient for several days.
 Mrs. Brown was born February, l, 1874, at Sandwich, Orkney, Scot land, and came to the Channel, locating at Douglas in 1899, as a bride
 She was a charter member Of Nugget Chapter No. 2, Order of Eastern Star, and was elected Sec ond Worthy Matron in 1911
 Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband, David Brown; daughter, Mrs. Arthur Bringdale; grandson. Dave Alfred Brown. pilot with the Alaska Island Airways at PetNrs- burg; two brothefs and ;er in Scotland
 Funeral services will be held frl- day afternoon at o'clock at the Charles w. Carter Mortuary Chap el, conducted by Nugget Chapter No. 2, Order of Eastern Star Inter ment will be in the Masonic plot, Evergreen cemetery, in Juneau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-06-08
GS CAMP DIRECTOR
 IS ARRIVING TODAY

Miss Ruth Kilbourne of Grants Pass, Oregon, arrives today on the Princess Norah to serve as Camp Director of the Girl Scout Camp which opens Sunday, June l3. Miss Kilbourlie has been in Girl Scout work. for several years and has re- gently attended Marie Gaudette's { Outdoor Workshop in Klamath Falls, oregon.
 Training will be given to camp counselors by Miss Kilbourne on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week at 2 pm. and 8 pm. at the Lutheran Church. E
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-06-08
AMERICAN LEGION FIRST TO CHOOSE
 QUEEN CANDIDATE
Loretta Kiethahn Named Candidate for July 4
 Celebration Queen

Loretta Keithahn, 1T-year-old Ju- neau High School student, became the first person today to be chosen as a candidate for Queen of Ju- neau's July 4th Celebration. She was nominated last night by Juneau Post No. 4. of the American Legion and accepted the nomination today
 Miss Keithahn is the daughter of Mir and Mrs. E. L. Keithahn and has an older sister who would also qualify for the race. Her father Curator of the Territorial Museum, is a member of the Juneau Legion Post.
 In other business at last nights Legion meeting, a discussion was held on a proposed resolution call ing for activation of the Armed Forces Reserve program in Alaska. The resolution will be presented at the next meeting.
 A letter was also received from a Eugene. Oregon, World War II vet eran commenting the Juneau Le- gionnaires for their foresight in passing a recent resolution calling on Congress to avoid unnecessary and wasteful veterans legislation.
 Navy veterans were informed last night that they can secure their World War II medals through the Legion. Former Navy personnel should contact Ray Beach at the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-06-08
JUNEAU YOUTH GETS ! 15-M0NTH SENTENCE
 IN KET(HIkAN CRIME

Jack T. Ropinson, l5-Near-old Juneau youth, was sentenced to Is months in a corrective institu- tion on ach of three criminal counts today by Federal Judge George w. Folta in U. s. District Court here.
 The youth had pleaded guilty to one count of assault with a danger ous weapon and two counts of as- sault with intent to commit rob- bery as the result of an attempted holdup of Ketchikan liquor store The sentences are to run concur rently.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-06-08
SHRINE PICNIC IS
 SET FOR JUNE B

Shriners of this area have a big time in mind for the forthcoming Shrine picnic which will be held Sunday, June 13. at the Aux Bay recreation area.
 c. o. Abraham and Oscar Elia- son will be co-chairman in charge, c. B. Holland will administer fi- nance. J. J. Fsrgher will arrange for entertainment, Tom Hutchins will provide the food, Bob Cowl- ing, transportation director, and Doc Merritt will be in charge of the weather.
 M. L. MacSpadden said the Shriners will distribute invitations for the picnic, with the major ob- jective being to have as many chil- dren on hand as possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-06-08

Society of Jesus announced his Ordination to the Sacred Priest hood to be conferred by the Most Rev. Richard J. Cushing, D. D., Saturday morning, June 19, at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Weston College, Weston, Mass. He will offer his First Solemn Mass Sun day morning at o'clock at Old Saint Mary's Church at Boston, Mass.
 The Rev. Gurr's father was president of the First Territorial Bank of Douglas, when Douglas was a lively mining town.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-06-08

Territorial Department of Labor and bring their separation papers with them. He will arrange for distribu- ton of the World War II Victory Medal, American Defense Medal and medals for the three theatres of operation.
 Dick Dunn. former member of the Juneau Post and now a member of Seattle Post No. l, was visitor last night.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-06-08
IN JsC HOUSE

Mir. and Mrs R. L. Owen have taken residence in one of the JSC houses on St. Ann's Avenue. Owens, a former cattleman from Klamath County, Oregon, will take employ ment at the Juneau Spruce Corp. for the summer.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-06-08

year. and fire control aid ($2l68 to $3021 per year). These appoint ments are on a probational basis.
 Application forms and further in- formation concerning these jobs
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-06-08
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
CANNERY WORKERS MEET

Mrs. Julia Stevens, Secretary for the Cannery Workers, A. F. of L., announced there will be a meet ing in the City Hall Wednesday evening June g, at o'clock.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-06-08
MANY CS APPLICATIONS
 MAY NOW BE RECEIVED

Civil Service applications are now being accepted for these types of positions:
 Patrol Inspector (Trainee) with salary of S3,021 a year.
 Printer (Monotype Keyboard and slug machine operator), salary of $212 per hour.
 Forestry Aid ($2I68 to $302l per
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-06-08
ORDAINED TO PRIESTHOOD

Douglas and Juneau oldtimers will remember John Edwin Gurr, and will be interested in the fol- lowing announcement:
 The Rev. John Edwin Gurr of the
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-06-08
TRIANGLE TRIP

Mir. and Mrs. George Watson of Douglas, and MT. and Mrs. Neil Friedman of Juneau are passengers of the Alaska, making the triangle trip to Skagway and Haines.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-06-08
TAKE APARTMEnT HERE

Eckley Guerin and famiy have taken residence in the upper apart ment of the Vinsen apartment house in Douglas.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-06-08
HERE FROM ANCHORAGE

Mir. and Mrs. J. R. Carr and Jerry Cantrell, all from Anchor age, are staying at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-06-08
KAKE vTsrrop

Mrs. Jesse Kadake from Rake is Juneau visitor, registered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1948-06-08

may be obtained from Mrs. Ethel c. Hockman, Juneau Post Office.
 
 M. McGrel from Ft. Richardson is a guest at the Baranof Hotel.