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Evening star., 1948-06-21
Sex Charge Dropped
After Second Trial

An indictment charging Jesse B.
James, 80, with carnal knowledge
involving a 13-year- -old girl was
dismissed by Justice Richmond B.
Keech in District Court today on
grounds of insufficient evidence.
James, a drug counter man, whose
address was listed in the 100 block
of South Carolina avenue Sc, was
convicted early this year. but IN
March was granted a new trial.
The new trial was granted in view
OF a similar indictment against an
other man involving the same girl
soon after James had been accused
The defendant in that case-Russell
A. Sellers, 80, Of Hyattsville, Md, a
taxicab firm official-was acquitted
by a District Court jury of carnal
knowledge early this month.
The motion asking dismissal OF
the indictment against James was
made by Assistant United States
Attorney Joseph F. Jawless, jr.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Estate Of Workman
Without Dependents
Denied Compensation

The Court of Appeals ruled today
that workmen's compensation is not
payable to a mans estate after his
death when he has died without
pendents-except for such pay
ments which became due before his
death.
The ruling was made in the case
of John Turner, a laborer for the
Christian Heurich Brewing Co.. who
died in 1945, leaving no widow or
dependent children. All INSTALL
ments due him prior to his death,
under workmen's compensation
award, had been paid, it was said
Richard Turner, a brother of the
270o block of Adams Mill road
NV, as administrator of the es-
tate, brought suit for $2,905 which
would have become due had John
Turner lived.
Today's ruling was against pay
ment of this sum to the estate.
The deceased had been awarded
workmen's compensation for in
juries suffered in 1914 when vat
fell on his leg. He died of other
causes, according to counsel.
The appellate court ruling was
made in a two-to-one decision and
affirmed ruling by District Court
which had dismissed the suit against
the brewing company and a carrier
insurance concern.
Justice James M. Proctor OF the
Court of Appeals wrote the majority
opinion with Chief Justice Harold
M. Stephens concurring. Justice
Wilbur K. Miller dissented, but did
not write an opinion on his dis
sent.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Grand Jury Returns
"a Indictments Here

Twenty-four indictments were re-
turned today by the District grand
jury.
One of those indicted was George
N. Brown, 80, of the 1900 block OF
Corbin place NE. who was charged
with rape in connection with an at
tack on 30-year-old mentally de-
fective woman. The attack, the in
dictment charges, took place May
20 in the basement of Browns home.
Gordon Mumford, 20, of the 1900
block of Good Hope road Sc, was
charged with manslaughter in the
traffic death of Betty Louise Par
cell, 81, OF 2314 Nineteenth street
NV
The young woman, according to
police, was injured December 81,
when the automobile in which she
was riding was struck by truck
driven by Mumford at Nichols ave-
nue. and South Capitol street. She
died January /.
The indictments were returned
before Justice David A. Pine.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Mrs. W.R. Van Dersa| Dies;
Conservation Chiefs Wife

Mrs. Isabel M. Van Dersal, Wash
ington resident from 1885 until last
year. died yesterday at her home in
Portland, Greg, after several
months illness, according to word
received here.
Mrs. Van Derssl was the wife OF
DR.. william r. Van Dersal. chief OF
operations for the West Coast re-
gion of the soil conservation serv-
ice, Agriculture Department. at
Portland.
She was born. educated and mar
ried in Williamsburg. Pa. She and
her husband came to Washington
when he was a biologist with the
Agriculture Department. He later
was personnel director Of the Soil
and Conservation Service here be-
fore they went to Portland. They
lived here at 1910 Chesapeake street
NV.
DIR. Van Dersal Is her only imme-
date survivor. Funeral and burial
services will be held Wednesday in
Portland.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
ALI Camp Hears PIei
For Voter Education
To Responsibilities

A plea for preparation for the
right to vote was sounded today be-
fore the annual national camp of
the All Club in the Departmental
Auditorium.
The speaker was Donald F. Sulli-
van. former All Club member from
New York, now Youth representa-
tive to the United Nations Social
and Economic Council. who ad-
dressed the 300 young delegates
from all parts of the Nation.
His message on citizenship re-
sponsibilities deplored the casual
attitude of many citizens and urged
on the group the fundamental edu-
cation phase of UNESCO's purpose.
Sees Masses Not Competent.
"a great mass OF our citizenry,
even though We have changed to
some extent in our international
viewpoint. is still not competent to
pass on International responsible
ties" he declared.
Still in his late 20s, Mr.. Sullivan
observed that the United Nations
and the United States have 'suf-
fered several Ieverses in this
diplomatic give and take. But this, -
ne continued, lis not surprising
These responsibilities are new to
us"
Paraphrasing Thomas Jefferson.
Mr.. Sullivan declared "our people
must change as events change
and do it with greater rapidity"
Banquet at 6 PM.
The All Club members in the
fifth Gay of their week long meeting,
were scheduled for the annual BAN
quet at 6 pm today, when the
principal speaker will be C. D. Shoe
maker, of the National Wildlife Fed
Grafton.
DR.. John Rustin,- pastor of the
Mount Vernon Place Methodist
Church, will be the principal speaker
at tomorrow mornings session.
The week-long program will end
with the general assembly and re-
view session in the Departmental
Auditorium at 8 pm. Wednesday.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
DenfeId to Be Principal Speaker
AT Soap Box Derby Saturday
AIICurs Will Be Token
To Armory Today and
Tomorrow for Check

Admiral Louis E. Denfeld, chief
of Naval operations, will be princi-
pal speaker Saturday at ceremonies
opening the seventh running of the
Washington Soap Box Derby.
Announcement of Admiral Den
fields acceptance of an invitation
to appear at the event was made
today by Howard p Bailey. as
sistant to the managing editor of
The Star and general chairman of
the derby.
The opening address in 1947 was
made by Attorney General Clark,
who already has indicated desire
TO be on hand this year when a
record number of contestants COM
petes for the honor of represent
ing Washington in the All-Ameri-
can finals at Akron, Ohio, on
August Is.
Notable War Record.
Admiral Denfeld, one Of the
youngest men to become the Navy's
top officer, took the post last
December Is. He has served as
chief of the Navy Bureau of Per-
sonnel and was commander in chief
of the Pacific Fleet when named
by President Truman to succeed
Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.
AS commander of a destroyer
fotilla combating the submarine
menace during the early days OF
World War II, he was one OF the
first Americans in military serv-
ice to get into action.
He was commanding battleship
division when Japan surrendered.
Owen C. Holleran, District De-
partment commander of the Ameri-
can Legion; Gail T. Judd, director
of RACING; Mr.. Bailey, and District
officials also will take part in the
brief ceremony before the first heat
of the big race.
Cars will be Inspected.
All the gravity powered cars en-
tered in the contest will be trans
ported to the District National
Guard Armory today and tomorrow,
where they will be inspected.
Mr.. Judd warned that entrants
who have not taken their cars by
tonight to the Chevrolet dealers with
whom they registered will have to
take care of transorting the cars to
the Armory themselves.
He reminded race drivers that
they must be sure to tack inside the
cars, both their copy of the regis
tration blank and the drivers
license they received when they
Awards TO be Made June 20.
The many prizes offered winners
will be awarded during a victory
meeting" at 8 pm. June % in the
Department of Commerce Audi
torium Sporting goods and other
and trophies are given
to winners of certain heats and to
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Motorcycle Crash Victim
Dies; 40th D. {. Fatality

Lewis A. Swain, 30, Of 1918 L
street NV, who was injured last
Friday in a motorcycle accident,
died yesterday in Gallinger Hos
pital, bringing to 40 the Districts
traffic fatalities for the year. There
were 80 deaths at this time last
year.
Mr.. Swain was riding motor
cycle when it overturned at FIJI
teenth street and Massachusetts
avenue NV, police said. They said
he ran into a safety island.
According to police, Mr.. Swain
was treated for head injuries at
Emergency Hospital. Later. police
said, he went to Gallinger Hospital,
where he was treated for a brain
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Ruth Smucker Is Killed
In Arizona Car Crash

Miss Ruth A. Smucker, a night
telephone operator at Catholic Uni
versity, was killed In an automobile
accident in Arizona last Friday
night, friends here have been in
formed.
Miss Smucker was en- route to
California on a vacation trip with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. j. p.
Smucker of Smithville, Ohio, accord
ing to the report.
She lived at 1889 I street NV. and
had been employed at the university
since October, 1916.
She attended the Church of the
Brethren.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
18 Veterinarians Picked
To InocuIute Docs Here

Eighteen veterinarians have been
appointed to assist DR.. Reid r.
Ashworth. chief veterinarian of the
Health Department, in the inocula-
ton of dogs against rabies next
month. The work will start July II
end end August 13.
The veterinarians who have been
appointed are: Drs. Thomas j.
Shumate, Alan McEwan, Robert M
Lynn, Harold Melman, H. D. Miller,
George M. Stewart. Louis A. Sardo,
E. E. Ruebush. Robert Gibbs,
Charles E. R. Adams. c. J. Gibbs.
l.. j. Pollma, Charles r. Davis, Carl
w. Smith, Mason Weldon, Robert
Locke, Clyde Bean and c. L. Everson.
The veterinarians will work two
two hours every Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday and they will be
paid S12 an hour.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
i, ). 5eeksCourt
Aid ON Land for
Senate Offices
Condemnation Action
To Be Asked After Bill
Is Signed by Truman

Title to the site for the new Sem
ate Office Building on First street
NV, between B and C streets, will
be sought by court condemnation
proceedings, David Lynn, architect
of the Capitol, said today.
Mr.. Lynn said he will ask the
Attorney General to institute said
proceedings soon after President
Truman signs the second deficiency
appropriation bill, which carries au-
thority and money for the job.
The property runs eastward from
First street to the alley running
north and south through the CEN
ter of the block Under the bill.
the architect of the Capitol is en-
powered to acquire the property
either by purchase or condemna-
ton.
Other Projects Approved.
The site will be acquired as soon
as possible. Mr.. Lynn explained, so
that all buildings there can be razed.
The new Senate Office Building,
authorized to cost 500, 1900, 900, is one
of several projects approved by Con-
gress during the final hours OF the
closing session early yesterday.
Other projects included:
The new Federal courthouse on
Constitution avenue between Third
street and John Marshall place NV,
to cost $18,665 900. 1t will house Dis
trict Court and the United States
Court of Appeals here.
Senate Chamber to Be Renovated.
The new General Accounting Of
flee, to rise on a site on G street,
between Fourth and Fifth streets
NV, where excavation for the
basement was made before World
War II.
Reconstruction of the Senate
Chamber, with new roof and
renovation of the entire interior.
Contracts will be let soon for struc-
tural steel and other materials
needed, but work will not start on
tearing down the old roof until next
summer.
The new 750-bed Veterans Hos
pital on the so-called Nevius tract in
nearby Arlington County, already
owned by the Government.
Another construction job ap-
proved by Congress in the second
deficiency bill is for about $4,000
seats to be built at the east front of
the Capitol Building for the inau-
guration January 20.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Mrs. Iris ContreII Files
For Divorce in Reno

Mrs. Iris Eileen Cantrell. 6l0l
Utah avenue NV, filed suit for
divorce Saturday in Reno, New,
against Lawson James Cantreli, )r.,
23-year-old son of the assistant
superintendent OF schools for the
District, 1t was learned today. Mrs.
Cantrell charged cruelty.
Mr.. Cantrell Is q George Wash
ington University STUDENT. ...
Evening star., 1948-06-21
1000 Join in Hymns
On Monument Grounds

Under the direction of DR.. Robert
Howe Harmon Of George Washing
ton University, an audience of about
1000 joined in group hymn and
choral singing at the open-air music
festival at the Sylvan Theater on
the Monument Grounds last night.
Miss Hazel Arth, contralto, and
Fague Springman, baritone, were
soloists in the interdenominational
event. Justin Lawrie, soloist and
choirmaster at Foundry Methodist
Church, was in charge of the pro-
gram. The singers were accom-
panied by the Salvation Army Band.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
First Womun Member
OF FEC Is Confirmed
Ry fhe Assoeioted Press

Just before it adjourned yester-
day, the Senate confirmed the
nomination Of the first woman to
the Federal Communications Com
mission.
She is Frieda B. Hennock Of New
York, who was approved for a
7-year term starting July /.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Youths Hurry
To Join Guard,
Escape Draft
81 Sign Up by Noon
Here to Beut DeudIine
Of Truman Signature

National Guard recruiters, who
have experienced trouble filling
quotas, found fresh material await
ing them when they opened shop at
the Armory today. They were youths
bent on escaping the new draft by
joining the guard.
Under terms of the compromise
draft bill pushed through Saturday
night. applicants accepted by the
Guard up to the time President
Truman signs the measure into law
will be exempt from the draft.
Selling the opportunity to fill
quotas, the Guard worked yesterday
and enlisted about a score of re-
cruits here. BY noon today 50 more
had been sworn in.
Throughout the Nation there were
reports of other 18-to-25-yearolds
taking advantage of service in the
reserve units in preference to 81
months in the Army.
Two 1S-year-olds appeared at the
armory at 6:45 am. today. They
were Harvey Weiss, 1920 Second
street NE, premedical student at
American University, and Morton
Baltrotsky, 1345 Downing street
NE, a senior at Mckinley High
School.
I'VE were afraid President Tru-
man might get up early said young
Baltrotsky.
In all, eight candidates had signed
preliminary papers for the guard
half an hour after the 8 am. open
ing hour. All frankly admitted they
found the guard program more in
viting than prospects Of entering
the Army 80 days after Mr.. Truman
signs the draft bill.
I'm anxious to finish college,
said Mr.. Weiss, who enlisted in the
medical detachment of the 1880
Military Police Battalion.
Interested in Radar.
Mr.. Baltrotsky said he was in
terested in radar and advanced elec-
tronics and expected to gain ex-
perience with the 18th Aircraft
Control and Warning Squadron.
The Guard found its components
competing for the recruits. The
18th set up sound truck in front
of the main armory entrance, try
ing to pick off candidates before
they reached the recruiting office
proper
Another Office was opened at 1406
G. street NV. with the express pur-
pose of enlisting men for the Guard
air units. Six men were signed As
minutes after the place opened.
Veteran Applies.
One of the first to apply at the
armory was a former service man,
James H. Thompson, 20, of 412
Tenth street Sc. He was drafted
in 1946 and served seven months
in the Army.
"They got me once and I don't
want them to get me again. he
said. He is employed by the District
Highway Department.
John Emler, 20, of 1929 Michigan
avenue NE. wanted to play in the
National Guard band. The band
wanted him, too. since it has only
II of the desired % pieces.
Before today the Guard had filled
little more than half its authorized
strength of 1876 men.
Additional activity was expected
today at the Regular Army recruit
ling station, Pennsylvania avenue
and Tenth street NV. The Army
will take 161 1000 18-year-olds for a
years enlistment if they prefer that
to waiting for the regular 2l-month
draft a year later.
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Commerce Cruise Planned

Miss Commerce Department" will
pe chosen from among a score OF
candidates on a moonlight cruise
aboard the S. S. Potomac, starting
at $50 pm. Friday. The cruise
is sponsored by the Commerce Post
of the American Legion. 4
Evening star., 1948-06-21

those boys who build cars judged
the best in certain catagories.
The Washington champion, IN
addition to smaller prizes and the
free trip to Akron, receives the
Nicholas Dreystadt trophy, symbol
izing his victory.
David IcenhoWer, son of Metro
politan policeman, was last year S
Washington winner.
(Read The Star for full couer-
age of The Derby.j
Evening star., 1948-06-21
Camp Fund

The Evening Star Summer Camp
Fund has passed its goal of provid-
ing camp vacations for hundreds Of
needy children this summer. The
following gifts, received since the
close of the fund-raising campaign,
are acknowledged today:
Evening star., 1948-07-11

beautiful nIod mohoeony five piece bedroom groups
Shaped front dessers ond mirror. large chest chest
sturdy sleigh bed eobinet styled dower night stands
Very specially priced ------- S2s5
floor somples Wiett golden barrel mopIe bedroom
suites consisting Of double dresser chest chest beds
vonities oil large custom mode pieces from exhibit
Reduced 25ao.
kndel bedroom groups consisting Of double dresser ond
mirror large chest, chair bock bed ond night stond
oreinoIy S547. From exhibit ----------- $395
Hobant knotty- pine three drawer chests, 81 inches
wide floor sompe Were $66. kow---------- $29
Solid birch three drawer modern chest legs. sroy
netuol finish bright bross pulls Wus $40 Now $49
Antique reproduction. Was $136 Now $7s
Fine eorved imported heodboord bed tued gold sotin.
white and gold finish Floor somple Wos S265 Nov S99
Magnificent custom made hehboy ~ inches high Bonnet
top crotch mohoeony front eoboroey corved she'll panels
ball and claw feet, Home finioIs Was $3.50 Now $26e
Kittinser Mondorin hoze enamel bedroom group.
Dresser ehforobe. vonity night tobe upholstered heod
bed ond two mirrors Wos $500. Now from dispIoy
room. .-- $ss5
hosony bedroom group Double dresser. huge chest on
chest. full vanity. double bed. night tobe, bench ond
konsins mirror. Wes S1,6l4. kow----------$ss5
u OTHER LIFETIME BEDROOM
GROUPS GREATLY REDUCED
Evening star., 1948-07-11
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Grond Ropds custom mode Junior dining groups.
Magnificent nIoid buffets Drop extension tobes host
chairs, 4 side choirs. Were $7s2. Now --- S545
solid mahogany Fofox corner cabinets 50 inches high
cabinet bose with two Gloss DOORS Hond rubbed custom
rchosony finish Were 's265 Nov. each - $50
oak chairs, exceptional qvoity Were S30 Now $995o
magnificent l2pieee large Georsion mohosony dining
group. shaped front eredenzo buffet, large breok
front chino holt round console server tobe. two host
chos ond six side ehors Formerly $3.50 Now ,495
Widdieomb modern dining groups consisting Of 6S
inch breokfronts 6dower buets extension tables
and eho truly the eountrys finest modern from dsploy
room. Reduced 3soo.
Five mahogany Duncon Phyfe drop Ieof tubIes drowe
closed 1886 inches, with leufs extending 36x48 Re-
duced 10 ----------- $38
Four birch and chromium dinette sets, tobe ond
chromium choirs upholstered in eoherette Were SASS
Now -- $4s.s5
Four sets Of modern ook dining eho consisting Of
host ehors ond two side chairs. Were Sl2500 per set
Now OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES $40
Three 47nch mahogany buffets, odd, boss hordwore.
eredenzo styled built to floor Were Sl09 Now $3.50
One solid mahogany Hunt buffet 81 three drawers with
locks ond three cabinet sections Was Sls5 Now $995o
One floor sompe large cote es drop Ieof dining tobe
closed 4Sx26 opened to 76x7 custom made ond beouti
fully finished Was S725 Now -- $9o5 50
soTHER FINE DINING ROOM
GROUPS SHARPLY REDUCED
Evening star., 1948-07-11
BED GROUPS

eight piece Regency decorated bedroom group. Lose
shape front double dresser huge chest double bed vonity
and mirror. two night tobIes chair and bench. Originally
81 5s5 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SSe5
Evening star., 1948-07-11

} solid oak modern bedroom groups. Double bed.
iorse chest, dresser ond mirror ond night tobIes.
beautifully styled ond unusually we'll mode. Resu-
IorIy s7ls. Very special $3.50
Twin beds ovoiIobIe at additional cost.
Evening star., 1948-07-11

100 sq yds 9 width figured Administer,
Victorion design, rose fIoroI on light
background. Was Sl050 So. yd. Now
S7.s5 So. yd.
80 So yds IL width figured Administer.
Victorian design green fIoroI on light
background. Was Sl0.50 So. yd. Now
S7.95 So. yd.
30 So. yds. 9 width beige plain brood
loom. Was $3.50 So. yd. Now
$6.e5 So. yd.
so So yds 9 width beige tone -on tone
broodIoom Was Sl4.95 50. yd. Now
$ll.5o 50. yd
Evening star., 1948-07-11

reductii'

ftye history of selling fine furniture, it
find magnificent
available typical Mayer
present
upholstery All from Mayors regular stock
but partial listing of the hundreds of
ALL SALES FINAL No phone
orders O. DIS. Deferred payments wish
Evening star., 1948-07-11

FINAL CLEARANCE SUMMER RUGS
~ 9xl2 woven Mourzouks. plaid design,
$34.s5
~ 9x12 linen fIox rugs. fringed ends. Were
$780, Now Observation-Disclosures $49.50
1907 9xl2 Rottonio reversible fiber rugs. Were
sl6.o5. Now w------------------- $1I.50
tl0) 8xl0 Rottonio reversible fiber rugs. Were
$685. Now $10.50
~ 6xo Rottonio reversible fiber rugs Were
SlO.o5. Now $3.50
CLEARANCE NORTH STAR BLANKETS
(sompIes)
green. Reg. sl5s5. Now--------se.e5
blue pink, green, gold Reg. Sl7s5. Now
$l2.95
Is six coIors Reg $500. Now--$l7.95
] green. Reg. $3.50. $ls.e5
z rose dust Reg. S6S. kow----$3s.5o
Evening star., 1948-07-11

KNEE HOLE DESKS REDUCED
! Weathervoin red leather top knee
hole desk. Made Of mahogany, 45"x22",
8 drowers SompIe. Was S225. Now,
$500
desk. mohoeony. seven drowers. mo-
dern kneehoIe desk mode by John
Widdeomb. Was Sl49 Now. $3.50
448 by rs inch mohoeony kneehoIe
desk. 8 drowers. beautifully finished. :
Were $l59. Now $3.50
Eight -drower sunton modern knee
hole desk. Wos S89 80. Now, $49.5o
KneehoIe desks by Americas fore
most mokers, oil have leather tops, oil
sizes. mahogany or pine finish. Were
S2o5.0O to $685.
REDUCED 25% to5o%
Evening star., 1948-07-11

CUSTOM-MADE CHAIRS REDUCED
four Of finest mode extremely comfortable
lounge chairs excellent selection Of ond two
kind Reduced from 20 40 per Exceptional voues
a OTHER cUsToM-MADE SOFAS REDUCED 2500 TO 5oQo
Evening star., 1948-07-11
UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE

SOTO quilted ehint1 finest quoty dow
cushions and boek soft spring box peoted skirt to floor Tn
Of finest ofos Was $685. Now
lounge hoir ufted down and back Az
excellent quo and red moho extremely comfortable Wer
Now
ued back lounge chair down cushions upholstered turquoise
Made by Americas finest custom house Was SZ5O
theeseetiono soo solid mohoeony legs completely custom mode
Dehey Upholstered in soft broeode Wos $780, Now
regency tued beck lounge chair upholstered boeoteIe
cushions floor somple. Wos Sl95. Now
modern SOTO consisting Of sections and
section upholstered chouse eotherette Was $780, Now
Wiett Golden Bee mop foot loose cushion sofos, texu
upholstery Wos Sl85
rockers We Golden Ber mop texture bok
Was $685. Now
We Golden Be mope occasional choir upholstered scot ond
short valance. Was $3.50 Now ---- ----------->
Phyfe sofo solid mohogony ome custom pnno
topesty upholstery Wo S255. Now
Korpen Lawson love seats comfortable beautifully to
fine beige blue motelosse Were Sl75. Now --------
blue boote kidney shope love scots loose cushions
back inqed floor Were $225. Now
spring made Lowson SOTO hor spring cushions cove
qreen wool texture Wo S325.
modern soto lovely green cotton chenille texture ext
comfortable, floor sompIe Was $685.
Korpen Lowson SOTO divided spring bocks spring filled cushions
durable mohoir blue grey. Wos $685. Now
exquisite ond eroy imported brocoe ufted boek ond
7030 down cushions White hoir filled Very fine Wo Se95
Sl47.
chonne chair brocode reversible spring cushions
$3.50 Now
Were Sl95. Now ,