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Milford chronicle., 1948-09-10
Rent Law Covers
All Charges
Acting Area Head Advises Victimi.
zed On Refunding

The present rent law on over
charges covers not only the simple
direct Overcharge, but also subter-
fuges that have been devised to cir
cUmvent the law, Nathan P. Mich
lin, acting area rent director, said
this week.
The most common of the subter-
fuges, he said in a statement, is the
bonus, which has been used in a
number Of forms Some landlords
have required prospective tenants
to buy furnitureaas a condition OF
renting the place.
The amount of any bonus is an
Overcharge and the tenant can do
two things about it. He can report
the facts to his local rent control
Office which will attempt to get the
Overcharge refunded. Or the tehant
can go into court and sue the lard.
lord for three times the amount o.
! the Overcharge,
Milford chronicle., 1948-09-10
Delaware POuItrymen VIII
Attend NePPcO Exposition

Dawares poultry industry will be represented the Eleventh
held
Building
pOutyman Delaware Agricultural
Service.
exposition sponsored Poultry
Milford chronicle., 1948-09-10
Report Made By
Shell Fishery Group
Annual Statement Shows Rehabili
tatiOn Plans

The annual report of the Della
ware Commission of Shell Fisher
les, covering the fiscal year ending
June 80, as submitted this week to
Gov. Walter w Bacon, dealt chief
ly with the problem of rehabilita-
ting the growth of oysters in the
Delaware Bay.
Explaining that the problem is
one of conservation worked out
over a term of years with sound
business management, the report
says in part:
Continued on page 81
Milford chronicle., 1948-09-10
Milford Veterans CIinch Second
Place In Sussex County Loop

The Milford Wsponsor9d home talent the
STANDINGS with two wins over holiday period Sunday
the Vets defeated Hickman Hickman to and
Elendale 10
the Vets season record losses
Milford chronicle., 1948-09-10
Marketing Study For BroiIers
Is Now Being Assembled

Findings in study of marketing of Delaware brOlers being
assembled by W. T. MCAister the
ment of agricultural
To determine
brOers
of PHILADELPHIA of the principle
Evening star., 1948-05-27

Top honors in the Bethesda Com
munity Garden Clubs 25th annual
show yesterday went to Mrs. A. R.
Cole, 5506 Brite drive, and Mrs.
John Bozievich, 6710 Hillmeade
road. both members of the club.
Exhibitors placed $50 entries in
the contests, which were judged
shortly before the show opened at
the Battery Park Clubhouse, i07
Glenbrook road, Bethesda.
Mrs. Coles entry of II Crimson
Glory roses in fiat, white bowl
considered by the judges as the big
gest attraction of the show. Mrs
Golze also won first place for most
points in artistic arrangements.
Mrs. Bozievich had top honors for
the best iris and for the best peony
The iris was an Amitola and the
peony was of the Festiva type. She
also was first in the contest for the
most points for specimens.
Other prize winners were Mrs
C. C. Fifield of 1917 Custer road
Edgemoor, whose Crimson Glory
rose was adjudged best among the
rose specimens. Mrs. Clark Hilles
of 5304 Hampden lane, Bethesda
received the prize for the best an
nual. snapdragon. The Oriental
Poppy entered by Mrs. Ruth E
Thomas, BOT Wilson lane, Bethesda
was judged the best perennial.
An arrangement of purple irt
won first place in the mems class fol
Frederick w. Lang, % Everett street
Evening star., 1948-05-27
Arlington Woman, 100, Warns
Against Liquor and Cigarettes
Resident of D. c. Area
Since 1903 Con Recall
Civil War Era
By Robert c. RoIIinqs

How does 1t feel to be 100 years
old?
Well, not the way most people
think, according to Mrs. Rosetta
Post, who will reach the century
mark next Wednesday.
Interviewed at her Arlington
home, Mrs. Post said she could moi
credit her longevity to any one par
ticular thing. Her only advice tt
the younger generations is to leave
cigarettes and strong drinks alone.
Mrs. Post, who has lived in the
Washington area since 1903, was
born in Camillus, Onondaga County
New York. She has q clear men,
ory of events which occurred even
in her childhood.
The little gray-haired woman has
been confined to the house for most
of the past year. Almost blind, she
now has only light perception to
aid her in getting around the home
at 3457 North Thirteenth street
where she lives with her youngest
daughter, Mrs. Edna M. Council
and Mr.. Council.
Although her hearing is somewhat
impaired, Mrs. Post enjoys listening
to the radio and has small one in
her room. She appreciates visits
from members of the Wilson Boule-
ward Christian Church in which
she was active for more than two
decades until about five years ago
These friends plan a birthday party
for her at her home. but have not
informed her Of the details.
Evening star., 1948-05-27
Maryland Pay
Bill Vote Due
In Senate Today
House Vote Excludes
State Police, Mental
Hospital Workers
By J. B. Zotmon
Stor Stoff Correspondent

ANNAPOLIS. May 27.-GoV
Lanes bill for s2,101,6 ,654 to increase
salaries of State workers by 10 pei
cent was slated for speedy passage
In the State Senate today.
The measure, principal reason for
calling the special session OF the
General Assembly, was approved IN
the House last night after admin
istration supporters beat down Ell
forts to include employees of mental
hospitals and State policemen in its
provisions.
Both the House and Senate passed
more than score of bills in attempts
to clear their calendars for adjourn
ment tonight.
In addition, the House rejected an
appeal by Delegate J. Bernard Car
rick, jr.. Democrat, of the 9Th Baltl-
more district. to bring out of the
Rules Committee his bill to suspend
collections OF the sales tax when re-
ceipts total 100000.
Also scheduled for Senate action
today is the controversial bill pro-
viding for s5OO,0O0 for public welfare
during the coming fiscal year.
Battle Due on Welfare.
A battle is expected over the an
nounced intention of Senator Robert
B. Kimble, Republican, of Allegany
County to increase the amount to
s2,650,757. the figure sought by the
Department of Public Welfare.
Members of the Finance Commit
tee, which is considering the meas
ure, are believed ready to report it
Evening star., 1948-05-27
Eight Win Acquitta|
In Building Fraud Case
BY the Associated Press

BALTIMORE, May 27. Three
city officials and the members of
construction firm here were found
not guilty in Criminal Court yester-
day of conspiring to defraud GI
home buyers and to violate the
Baltimore building code.
Six of the eight defendants are
scheduled to 60 on trial June 7 on
other charges growing out of
grand jury investigation of homes
built for veterans.
Those acquitted by Chief Judge
w. Conwell Smith of the two con-
spiracy charges were:
Herman F. Lucke, jr., former city
buildings engineer and now parks
engineer; Frederick w. Koether and
Milton B. Malan, city buildings in
spectors; and Esther, Edward A.,
Harry, Julius and Sidney Myerberg,
operators of Hanlon Homes, Inc.
Judge Smith held the prosecution
failed to produce conclusive
evidence against any of the
defendants, among % indicted by
the grand jury since its investiga-
ton.
Lucke and the Myerbergs will be
brought to trial next month on
other charges. Lucke- is accused OF
malfeasance in Office and the flve
Myerbergs are charged with obtain
ing $1,1O3 "by false pretense"
from a couple living in one OF the
company's housing developments.
Evening star., 1948-05-27

Kensington, a member OF the Mems
Garden Club of Montgomery Coun-
ty. A head of lettuce grown by Mrs,
Arnold Burr of Bells Mill road, near
Bethesda, was first in the fruit and
vegetable class.
Prizes, donated by florists and
other business establishments OF the
community, included plants, garden
tools and accessories. Mrs. Robert
j. Gutheim of $40 Goddard road
Bethesda, a member of the clubs
board of directors, was show chair
man, and Mrs. Preston E. Groome
7115 Marion lane, Bethesda, club
vice president, co-chairman. Mrs
II. Welch Pogue, 116 Chevy Chase
drive, Chevy Chase, is president.
In a contest for which ribbons
were awarded, Mrs. William j. Nor
fleet of SOC Maple Ridge road, Be-
thesda, won the honors with an
arrangement of purple and white
Canterbury bells, purple clematis
and iris.
| Although blue ribbons were their
only prizes. two entries attracting
wide attention were in the minia-
ture class. These were the group OF
roses in a small white bowl by Mrs
Steuart L. Bailey, 402 Battery lane
Bethesda, and an arrangement in
the 3 to 6 inch class submitted by
Mrs. E. w. G. Huffman of 4414
Montgomery avenue, Bethesda. She
exhibited an arrangement of weeds
and grass taken from her garden.
Evening star., 1948-05-27
Crew Race to Open June Week
AT Naval Academy Saturday

the upper nall OF MS class anu is al
expert rifleman. He is the son of
the Prince Georges County police
chief.
Midshipman Petty Officer.
John Willis Bruner, 81, of Silver
Spring, Md, has been midshipman
petty officer for the past three years.
Before entering the Naval Academy,
he attended Bulls School.
William Henry Evans, jr., "a, at
tended Duke University in the Navy
Wiz unit during the war before
entering the academy. He is from
Edgewater, Md, and was member
of the Photo, Engineering and Span
ish Clubs at Annapolis.
John Lester Everngam, jr., 81, OF
Denton. Md, received class numerals
in soccer and lacrosse. He attended
Severn School.
Hugh Hilton Goodwin, jr.. "a, son
of Rear Admiral and Mrs. Hugh H.
Goodwin, U. S. NJ, of Bethesda, Md,
attended high school in Coronado,
Calf, and received class numerals
at Annapolis in tennis and qualified
as an expert rifleman.
David Albert Hurt, jr., %, Is the
stepson of Capt. Guy w. Stringer
U. S. N, and Mrs. Stringer, OF
Annapolis. A swimmer and water
polo player, he plans to enter the
submarine service.
Benjamin Hugh Poster, %, OF
Chevy Chase, Md, attended Wood.
row Wilson High School and was
appointed to the Naval Academy
from wyoming at large. He re-
ceived class numerals in soccer and
was member of the Masqueraders
Club, the Serenaders and the choir
Former Navy Seaman.
William Wegner, %, of Annapolis
is former Navy seaman. He stood
high in his class and won class
numerals in gymnastics and track
He was winner 'of the American
Bureau of Shipping Prize for the
highest t-ranking student of me-
chanical drawing and descriptive
geometry.
Gilbert Wilkes, Sd, of Chevy
Chase, Md, attended high school in
Reading, Pa; Georgetown Prep
School and the Bulls School. He
is an expert rif1eman.
Robert Russell Dickey, Sd, 81, OF
Wakefield Manor, Huntly, Va, at
tended school in Newport, R. l., and
oxford, England, before his ap-
pointment to the Naval Academy
where he won class numerals in
boxing. He plans to enter the Ma
rine Corps.
Ruell Arnold Searson, Is, Is from
Steeles Tavern, Va. He attended
Woodberry Forest (Va) School and
served eight months in the Naval
Reserve as a seaman before entering
the academy.
James William Strother, 81, is the
son of Col. and Mrs. James H
Strother, U. S. M. c., of Arlington
A graduate of Bulls School, HI
qualified as an expert rifleman ane
plans to enter the Marine Corps.
Evening star., 1948-05-27
DATE New Fares Start
In Suburbs May Be Sci

The Capital Transit Co. was
expected to decide today on what
date it will institute higher fares
for passengers in Prince Georges and
Montgomery counties.
Action of the Baltimore Circuit
Court yesterday cleared the way fol-
the new rates. In dissolving q
temporary order which had re.
strained the company from any
change, Chief Judge w. Conwell
Smith directed the utility to file its
new tariff schedule within Is days
Judge Smith simultaneously dis
solved a restraining order against
the Maryland Public Service Com
mission, which went to court with
Capital Transit in a fight over bar
gain fares for school children.
Under Judge Smiths earlier ruling
Capital Transit must abide by the
PSC order for special rates fol
pupils, although authorized to in
crease charges for all other riders
There was a possibility, however
that the transit company would
appeal the school rate after it puts
the general fare increase into effect
In dissoaving the restrainers with
out prejudice" Judge Smith left the
door open to appeal.
E. C. Giddings, Capital Transit
vice president, said company officials
hoped to fix the date for new fares
at conference during the day. TES
Public Service Commission specified
that the utility give at least five
days notice before making any
changes.
Evening star., 1948-05-27
Gabriel Heater Plans
Salute to Star on
Proorom Sunday

The Star will be saluted
Sunday by Gabriel Heater
during his Mutual network ra-
dio program, Behind the Front
Page" The broadcast will be
heard here at 7:30 pm. over
Station VOL.
The weekly program presents
Mr.. Heater as an editor telling
human interest stories. AS a
feature of the period he salutes
leading newspapers Of the Ma
ton.
In recognizing The Star, he
will recall that its bulletin
board gave Washington the
first news of the battle of
Gettysburg during the Civil
War. Among other notes on
the newspapers history, Mr..
Heater will tell how President
Lincoln's original manuscript OF
his second inaugural address
was used by the reporter who
covered the event.
Evening star., 1948-05-27
Arlington Democrats
To Continue Fight on
u, ). Politics Ban

The Democratic Party leadership
in Arlington served notice today
that it would continue efforts for
Federal workers participation in
local politics, despite the Civil Serv-
ice Commissions refusal to author
ize such activity.
The commission ruling was hailed
by Harley Williams, former chair
man of the Arlington Better Gov
ernment League, but Democratic
Chairman Harrison said his party
would continue its fight ION these
punitive restrictions"
The commission announced yes
terday that it would not amend
regulations under the Hatch Act
which forbid Federal workers tc
participate in local political affairs
! in the Maryland and Virginia sub
urbs. Such amendment had beer
sought by Representative Smith
Democrat, of Virginia and Repre-
sentative Sasscer, Democrat, o1
Maryland.
Curbs Held punitive"
I'VE nave concluded" the com
mission said, that the policy fol
lowed in the past y" is a policy tt
which we should adhere in the in
terest of preserving and strengthen
ing the career service"
Mr.. Mann said the fight would g
on ito lift these punitive restric'
tions on the rights of a citizen tt
have a voice in his own community
affairs"
The Democratic chairman de-
clared that Government workers
should never forget that they can
in large part, thank Mr.. Williams
and the Better Government League
for the fact that they will continue
to be deprived of participating fully
in local elections and OF backing
candidates of their own choice
williams Not Surprised.
Mr.. williams termed it hardly
surprising" that the commission re-
fused to relax its rules.
The Hatch Act is merely recog-
milton that if there is to be career
civil service. Federal employees must
not participate in partisan political
affairs" Mr.. Williams asserted. The
attempt to change the Hatch Act
was merely striking at symbol and
any change would not have resulted
in any appreciable increase in par
ticipation."
Evening star., 1948-05-27

Mrs. Post recalls the young men
of Camillus leaving to take part in
the Civil War and remembers even
more vividly the return Of John M
Post, whom she married in 1866
Mr.. Post died in 1917.
OF Mrs. Posts five children, three
are living. In addition to Mrs.
Council, a son, Ernest Post, lives at
l409 Foxhall road NV. Another
son, Charles, lives in California.
Mrs. Post also has II grandchildren,
II great-grandchildren and 4 great
great-grandchildren.
She also has a younger sister
in Syracuse, New York. who Is
only 95.
Evening star., 1948-05-27
Rockville Views Sought
On Street Improvement Bill
sx , s,off corr.,pondent Of The Star

BY Stoff Correspondent OF The stor
ANNAPOLIS, Md, May 27.-The
Montgomery County legislative dele
cation today asked Rockville resi-
dents to express their views on a
bill dealing with the method of OBJ
tanning street Improvements in the
town.
The bill would authorize the Rock
vile mayor and council to make
such improvements and to lay water
and sewer lines on receipt Of petit
ton signed by 20 per cent of the
owners of the property abutting the
proposed improvements.
The present law requires two
thirds of the property owners af-
fected to sign such petition.
Anders r. Lofstrand. jr., delega-
ton chairman, said: Since the spe-
cia1 session is expected to adjourn
tonight. kilograms should be sent
Immediately.
Evening star., 1948-05-27
800 in Montgomery
School Safety Patrol
Attend Annual 0utinq

Rain and smoke failed to curb
the enthusiasm of nearly 300 Mont
gomery County school safety patrol
members at their annual outing
yesterday at Silver Spring.
Although festivities began at the
MeadoWbrook Recreation Center
East West highway and Rock Greek
Park, rain quickly sent the boys
and girls to the Silver Spring
Armory.
There, while the representatives
of 42 schools of Montgomery County
were preparing to eat, smoke from
defective flue of a wood burning
cook stove in the basement threat
ened to send them back out in the
rain.
The Silver Spring Volunteer Fire
Department came to the rescue,
with one fireman wearing a gas
mask.
Corpl. Charles o. Seek, in charge
of the school safety patrol program
of the county police, directed ar.
rangements.
Before the day was over, tn,
youngsters consumed 2,400 hot dog!
and rolls, 2,400 bottles of soft drinks
1000 cup cakes, 1000 doughnuts
the same number of ice cream serv.
ings and an uncounted number o.
potato chips.
Competitive games, including
baseball and foot races, were callec
off because of the rain. The enter.
tainment included George Humes
veteran Washington clown who nov
is a bridge tender on the Fourteenth
Street Bridge. Dick Mansfield
safety director for The Star, alsc
was present and was kept busy
signing autographs.
Official guests included County
Supervisor I. g. McNayr, and Wash
ington I. Cleveland, director of tht
Washington Office Of the American
Automobile Association, and County
Commissioners Wesley I. Sauter Of
Bethesda and Oliver w. Youngblood
Takoma Park.
Members of the Chevy Chase Fire
Department and the Bethesda
Chevy Chase Squad staged a fire
fighting and rescue demonstration
Evening star., 1948-05-27
Silver Spring Drive
To Speed Underpass
Construction Pushed
w. Wegner.
w. H. Evans, jr.

The Silver Spring Board of Trade
last night continued its drive to
speed the opening of Georgia ave-
nue. by urging the Maryland State
Roads Commission to expedite the
B. & o. Railroad underpass con-
struction.
At the same time, the trade group
expressed it's thanks to Robert M
Raindollar, commission chairman
for Fastening the repaving OF the
avenue.
Stanley Pearson, chairman OF a
special committee which met with
commission officials last Thursday
said overtime work was started the
following day. It was agreed, ne
added, that because of daylight saw
ing time foodlighting, as first pro-
posed, would be unnecessary.
Will Use Quick Setting Cement.
Mr.. Pearson also said the con-
tractors had been told to use quick
setting cement on all remaining
lanes. The equipment OF the Silver
Spring Volunteer Fire Department
he reported, will be parked nearby
while repaving is under way in front
of the firehouse.
A bill designed to permit continu-
Gus work on the underpass by per-
mitting public works projects in the
county on Sundays is now before
the Maryland Legislature.
Parking Meters Urged.
The board urged immediate In
stallation of parking meters along
Georgia avenue while repaving is
in progress.
Another measure adopted favors
the proposed base salary increase OF
the Montgomery County police from
$4,000 to $4,000.
A resolution proposing that the
Board of Trade meet every month
instead of every two weeks will be
voted on at the next meeting.
Anson Overdorff was made chair
man of committee to assist in the
work of tpe Montgomery-Blair Band
Boosters
Evening star., 1948-05-27
SMontgomerY, 8
|PriinceGeorqes
Bills Face Vote
Montgomery Cancels
Measure to Control
Operation of Dumps
By a s,uff Correspondent Of The stor


ANNAPOLIS, May 27.-Eight bills
affecting Montgomery and Prince
Georges Counties today were await
ing Senate action.
The measures were passed last
night by the House.
The Senate, meanwhile, approved
and sent to the House seven bills
dealing with Montgomery, Anne
Arundel, st. Marys, Frederick and
Calvert Counties. One would legal
ize slot machines in Calvert. A ref
erendum on the proposal would be
be held June %.
Withdraw Bill on Dumps.
At the same time the Montgom-
cry delegation announced it has
withdrawn a bill which would au-
thorize the county commissioners
to regulate the operation of dumps
The group explained that the board
already has such authority. The
eight Montgomery Prince Georges
bills passed by the House would:
Authorize the Montgomery County
Commissioners to adopt a fire pre-
vention code.
Empower the Montgomery County
Public Utility Agent to enforce
taxicab regulations and other ordi-
nances coming under his jurisdic-
ton at the discretion of the county
commissioners.
Increase the salaries of employees
of the Montgomery Board of Elec-
ton Supervisors.
Permit the Montgomery County
Commissioners to fix the county
controllers salary, now set at S.
900 by State law.
Authorize the Montgomery Com
missioners to set the salaries o.
their assistant clerks.
Other Bills Passed.
Empower the Montgomery Com
missioners to increase the salarle
of the supervisor of assessment
and county assessors.
Set the amount OF taxes to b.
levied on new construction in Prince
Georges County.
Authorize the Prince George
County Commissioners to licens'
and regulate trailer camps.
The bills passed by the Senate
would:
Increase the salaries Of Circui
Court judges for Montgomery ant
Frederick Counties by $1,000 each
Members of the Montgomery dele
cation said they would amend tn
bill in the House to make the in
creases S2,500 each. The Judges nov
receive $4,000 a year each. accord
ing to the delegation.
Permit dog racing with pari'
mutuel betting in Anne Arunde
County.
Permit raffles by charitable Or
ganizations in Anne Arundel County
Authorize the Calvert County
Board of Education to provide
transportation for parochial school
students.