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Evening star., 1949-07-21
Joab n. Banton Dies;
| New York Prosecutor.
.0f Prohibition Era
BY the Associated Press


NEW YORK. July 21.-Joab N
Banton, 70, former New York
County district attorney. died yes
terday after a short illness.
A native of Huntsville, Tex.
and graduate of the University
of Kentucky, Mr.. Banton came to
New York many years ago. He
served as district attorney from
1922 to 1929. after joining the
staff of that Office in 1918.
Mr.. Banten headed the prose-
cution in the Arnold Rothstein
murder case and many crimes OF
the prohibition era here.
Fought Bucket Shops.
AS District attorney. Mr.. Ban
ton directed a variety of prose-
cutions. including not only the
ordinary run of crimes, but COM
mercial frauds. bucketeering
graft in public Office. indecency
on the stage and perjury.
He was elected to the first Of his
two four-year terms in 1921. He
began to speed prosecutions and
persuaded the Legislature to en-
act bill giving the district attor-
ney of New York County control
of the General Sessions trial cal
endars. He got about 100 indict-
ments against bucket shops and
brought about convictions on many
of them.
The State prohibition enforce
ment law. later repealed. caused
him additional labor. and once at
dinner he warned those present
who were using pocket TASKS that
they would "get into trouble" He
faced the anger of some prohibi-
ton forces, however, when he OBJ
tanned the conviction of William
H. Anderson, State superintendent
of the Anti-Saloon League in 1924,
for forgery.
In 1925 Mr.. Banton was re-
elected by more than 100000
plurality over the late Charles
S. Whitman, former Governor
Among the features of his ensuing
work were the making Of peace
between the Hip Sing and On
Leong tongs. the support of string
ent crime laws and the organiza-
ton of the citizens play jury to
advise on prosecution of indecent
plays.
No Rothstein Connection.
The milk scandal charges in the
gubernatorial campaign of 1926 led
to one of Mr.. Banton's investiga-
tions of malfeasance in public
Office and convictions resulted.
The murder of Arnold Rothstein
in the fall of 1928 presented the
greatest single crime problem of
Mr.. Banton's administration. Clues
were slowly developed by the police
and although the district attorney
placed the evidence before the
grand jury and finally had four
persons indicted in December only
one, George A. McManus, was
tried and acquitted.
On his return to private practice,
at the end of his second term in
1929. Mr.. Banton became a men,
ber of law firm of which Supreme
Court Justice Ferdinand Pecora,
who had retired as chief assistant
district attorney under him, also
became a member.
In 1886, after Mr.. Pecora's ele-
vation to the bench. Mr.. Banton,
with Mr.. Pecora's brother. Nicho-
las, formed the law firm of Banton
e. Pecora.
Evening star., 1949-07-21
Leo Lux, Manufacturer
And Ex-Newsmun, Dies
By the Assoeioted Press

CLEVELAND, July 21.-Leo A.
Lux, "a, a chemical manufacturer
and former Cleveland newspaper
man. died here yesterday. He was
president of the L. A. Lux Co.,
which he organized in 1914.
A native of Massillon, Ohio, he
served as reporter for the Cleve-
land News and the old Leader.
Evening star., 1949-07-21
Angus D. McLoy Dies;
Edison Vice President
Rv the Associated Press

DETROIT. July 21.-Angus D.
McLay, g., Detroit Edison Co. vice
president and a brother in law
of Henry Wallace. died last night
at his suburban Dearborn home.
Mr.. McLay had been i'll several
months. He pioneered in the de-
velopment of electric refrigeration
and air conditioning,
Evening star., 1949-07-21
Miumi U. Teaches TeIevision

MIAMI, Fla. (P.-The Uni
versity of Miami now is offering its
students a course in television.
Glasses are held in the downtown
studio of a television station and
lectures are given by the stations S
staff. Students get three credits
for Is hours of clasSWork.
Evening star., 1949-07-21
DratHH
YEARGIN, F.

YEARGIN, FLORENZ (SLIM. Sud-
denly. on Monday: July 1s, 194e, FLO
REM tSLIMl YEARGIN of 1885 5th st.
son of Mr.. George B. Yeargin Of Simpson +
vile. s.. c. Two. sisters. four brothers.
other relatives and many friends also sur
vive. After I2 noon Thursday, July 21.
friends may call at the Carver Memorial
Funeral Home, 20 H st. NV, where fu-
neral services will be held on Friday, July
22,, at l pm. Interment Lincoln Memo
rial Cemetery
ZANDERS, EDWARD B. On July 20,
1949. at GEORGETOWN Hospital, husband of
Emma zanders Services at his late resi-
dence. 3O24 Alabama ave. Sc, on Satur-
day. July 90, at $50 pm Interment
Cedar Hill. Services by Chambers. %
Evening star., 1949-07-21
R. c. Rond, Lawyer, Dies

GLEN MEAD. N. Y, July 81 (P).
Robert c. Rand. lawyer and
member Of the International Copy
right Committee of the United Ma
tions Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization, died yes
terday.
Evening star., 1949-07-21
Army Bond to PIuy

The Army Band will present its
regular concert at 8 pm. tomor-
row at the east plaza of the Cap
itol. Soloist with the band will
be Miss Marie Handy, soprano.
The Army Band dance orchestra
will also plaY.
Evening star., 1949-07-21
Uarn nf Chunks

late SAMUEL E. WOLF will always re-
member with deepest gratitude the sincere
kindness of friends. neighbors and rela-
tives for the beautiful flowers. lovely cards
of sympathy and the thoughtfulness of all
who offered expressions of sympathy dur
ing our recent bereavement.
MRS. SAMUEL E. WOLF AND FAM1LY.
Evening star., 1949-07-21

COOK, JOSEPH s., JK. Members OF
Ah WASHINGTON Council, No. 224,
p 81: ] J; e.: :j
~ Nichols ave. Sc, FRIDAY, July
a. 1919, at S:l5 pm
Evening star., 1949-07-21
Dratha
NnERsoN. EDITH HARLoM. On We,

ANDERSON, EDITH HARLOW. On We'd
Aesday, July 90, 1949, at Quantico, Va,
EDITH HARLOW ANDERSON Of $500
North 14th St. Arlington, Va, beloved
wife of Joseph C. Anderson and mother Of
Bowman C. Anderson and Mrs. Audrey j.
Brown Remains resting at the Ives Fu-
neral Home, 2s47 Wilson blvd, Arlington,
Va, where funeral services will be held on
Friday, July 90, at 1890 am. 1nterment
Columbia Gardens Cemetery.
BATEMAN, DIR. JOSEPH J. On Mon
day. July Is, l949, at Georgetown Unl- I'm
NAN. brother of the late Adolphus j..
Bateman of jamestown. N. Y, and the
late George A. Bateman Of Washington'
neral Home. 4th ST. and Mass. ave. ne,
until am. Friday, July 81. Requiem
mass viii be offered at the Church of the
Annunciation. seth st. and MASS; ave.
National Cemetery. Il
Evening star., 1949-07-21

lRD, FRED G. There will be a
special communication of Myron
M. Parker Lodge. No. -. F. A.
A. M, at 1890 pm. Friday, July
, %, 1949. for the purpose of at
tending the funeral of our late
brother, FRED G. HOWARD.
ALI members of the lodge, please
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Evening star., 1949-05-27
STORING BOOKS?
New Washer Is Due
ToMakeDebutSOOn

Here Is q bit Of news that will
make every housewife sit up and
take notice. A spectacular new
washer Is going to be introduced
to the Washington public within .
few days. This new washer. made
by one Of the oldest companies
ever to manufacture an automatic
washer. II startling In it, simpli-
city and effectiveness. The wash
or ID . fully automatic agitator
type. top loading washer. is vibra-
tionless and requires no bolting to
the floor. The triple-action won
dertub," the secret Of the new
washer, is q tub that moves and
works. 1t squeeses In. under vac.
uum pressure. to force dirty suds
and dirty water down the hollow
agitator. Heavier-than-water sed-
iment nushes out the tub bottom.
Then the wonderful rinses twice
In clean warm water. Finally the
tub gently but firmly closes In
again, under the vacuum pressure,
huggins every fold Of the fabric
until excess water Is removed. The
tub is made Of . new material
called "metexaloy," more resist
ant than steel or aluminium and u
guaranteed for i've years.
Evening star., 1949-05-27
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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Evening star., 1949-05-27
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Evening star., 1949-05-27
A GOOD NEW IDEA,

fFro1 Mya. II. D.. ArsfNesos1
To start Q new subject for dis
eass,on. hcv about soens recipes
fer tasty dishes fer u fat Et-lsf
We fairly 6roca when Ne read over
the recipes the readers send IN
that use quantities Of butter.
cream, sugar, etc. also cream
sauces. maycnnaise. chocolate. ese,
And we get - tired o. our ever
lssslngiy monotonous meals os
lean meat. outteriess and sauce
less vegetables and practically un-
dressed sAlads.
REPRODUCTIONS OF
PAINTINGS
fFYoss MYs. ". 4. H.. Alexandra
Does any one know how paper
reproductions Of famous paintings
may be coated 20 that no glass is
needed when they are framed ,
Shellae changes the colors Is
there Q special wax that can Be
useds
TO KEEP POTATOES wHrTE3
SILVER PROHIEMs
From Mrs. I. H.. WashsaetoaJ
Would greatly appreciate IL II
some kind reader can give me in
formation on how to keep potatoes
white both while boiling and while
roasting along with chicken. Also.
how can candle drippings Be re-
moved from ornate silver candle
sticks without scrAping or oxing
very hot water? ! an afraid the
former might scratch and the lat
ter injure the lacquer with which
they are coated.
rOEM'
From N. n. D.. Washington
Can any one supply the missing
verses to this poem?
asesuss srssed > SIN see ersst
roday With empsy hands ] se
Yet must m, heart rstoles 70 knes
I did not ash Q lesser tAins
II Is quite old. in fact II nrss
came to my notice during the
first World War.
Evening star., 1949-05-27
Readers Clearing House
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EASY CASSEROLE RECIPE.

Prom Mrs. ". c. G.. AylfsstoxJ
enjoy your column very much
and have learned 90 many helpful
hints 20 please leave II just a. IL L.
! want 10 pass along . main
dish that my family enjoys 90
much Hope your many readers
viii try II for something different
Fry four or Eix pork chops until
brown. Put In casserole and add
one can mushroom soup diluted
with one can water. Bake in $50
degree oven until chops are tender
and liquid Ii thick.
HOME WORK
fFyom Mrs. L. a.. Washington
At the present time I have lots
of spare time and would like 70 DO
some work at home to earn extra
money. Was thinking Of home
photography. such - enlargs-
ments from negatives. since ! have
all the necessary equipment. Also
hand ooloring pictures. ! would
appreciate hearing from any one
who has tried this and what re-
suits they have had. Also when
you do work at home do you have
10 register your name at any ou-
reau for tax purposes and busi-
ness statements? Can any one
offer me any suggestions for any
other type OF home works
FEED BAG PATTERNS.
from Mrs. J. S. r.. WashinetonJ
For c. D. D.. washington pat
terms for use with chicken feed
bags write to National Cotton
Council. Box 10. Memphis. Tenn.
and ask for pattern booklet en-
titled How to Sew and Save
With Cotton Bags" This l6-psge
booklet contains patterns for en-
tire family plus gift and decorat-
ing ideas.
Where can these bags be pr-
chased In D. C. without feed?
STORING BOOKSp
from Mrs. M. B. S., AlerandyidJ
We are cramped for room in our
little house and my books are far
too many for the one bookcase ]
can squeeze into the living room
and shall be forced to store them
In q box In the attic until such
time as I'll have room to display
them again. Does any one have
pointers rs to how they should Be
stored aways ] am 50 afraid they
might mildew or get little bugs In
the pages.
Evening star., 1949-05-27
WEAVER g lOoMr

fFrom Mrs. L. w.. WashtscfosJ
I am wondering II any Of the
readers could help me locate q "a
inch or 3e-inch four or six harness
foot pedal weavers' loom,
Evening star., 1949-11-22
Two Pin Events
ThonksqivingDoy

Two special tournaments are
listed on Thanksgiving Days bowl
ing menu. Fort Davis is staging a
limited handicap mixed doubles
while Clarendon will revive its
novelty "ten-strike" event for tur-
key day.
Only couples with combined av-
erages of 230 may enter at Fort
Davis. Prizes will be $50 first. $25
second and SIS third. Entrance
fee is $3.50 per person.
The winner in the Clarendon
three-game event will receive SO
per cent of the total prize fund
with a minimum of $35. A two
thirds handicap will be allowed
contestants. Entrance fee Is $2.75.
Evening star., 1949-11-22
| Leohy's Letter
To Justice Louds
CoroIino's S Star
BY the Asseeiotsd Press

CHAPEL HILL. N. c.. Nov. 22.-
North Cardinals Charley Justice
missed 1.-The biggest game Of my
life" when he could not play
against Notre Dame. But today
he has a letter from Irish Coach
Frank Leahy that will help as
suage some Of his disappointment
"Just q note to let you know
how sorry I was that you were
unable to play against Notre
Dame" Leahy wrote. Il say this
even though I know that your
presence would have caused the
score to be different, because ]
know how much 1t would have
meant for you to be able to play
in New York"
Justice. who was sidelined with
an ankle injury when the Tar
Heels played Notre Dame in Yam
kee Stadium in New York Novem-
Der IL, came on the field only to
hold the ball for a missed extra
point and once to discuss a de-
cision with the referees.
Leahy's letter continued: II have
long been one of your strongest
admirers, because when q young
man can receive as much pub
licity as you have for four years
and remain as level-headed as
you have, he becomes a tremen-
dous credit to intercollegiate foot
ball.
Thus every college football
team in America has benefited by
the marvellous representation you
have made as a conference.-the
lete."
Evening star., 1949-11-22

me nuts. Playing end would have
killed me and I was considered q
sort of pretty fair country football
player"
What does q defensive end have
to do and what makes him so i'm
portant? "I'll tell you" answered
Tatum, "he has to do about a
dozen things at once and be about
the smartest man on the club,
Sometimes he has to crash and
protect the hole between end and
tackle, sometimes he haS to rush
the passer, sometimes he has to
protect all the territory outside his
end or fade back on pass protec-
ton. Often he is called on to do
all these things at the same time
only he can't. He just has to out
guess the opposition and know be-
fore they do what they're going
to do next.
"And he has to be a big, strong
guy, able to take a terrific physical
beating. A guard or a tackle. now
knows he's going to be blocked by
only one or two men and he knows
who they are and can keep an
eye on them. But an end. gosh.
he's liable to be hit by almost any
,body-the end, tackle. halfback,
fullback, tanker or anybody else.
They come from anywhere and
everywhere, two or three at time.
Besides trying to mess UP the play,
you have to keep from being
up yourself.
$50 you see, it takes a pretty
big and smart man to make a good
defensive end" concluded Big Jim.
And in Wingate I've got the
finest I've ever seen."
Maryland's football team was to
wind up practice for its Thanks
giving Day game against West
Virginia with a scrimmage today.
Tomorrow will be given over to a
blackboard drill and final dis
cussion of scouting reports.
West Virginia upset the Terra
pins, 1914, in the final game last
season. Game time Thursday is
2::15 pm.
Evening star., 1949-11-22
Pat ThomosS Seeks
To Avenge Ring
Defeat by Ham

Pat Thomas, former Golden
Gloves lightweight champ here.
plans to slug it out against Walter
Ham tonight at Turner's Arena in
hopes of returning to his former
winning form and avenging Hams
upset triumph of a few weeks
back. They're meeting in one Of
the four eight-rounders making
up tonight's f1stic card.
When Ham decisioned Thomas
In five-rounder recently 1t
ended a string of nine profess
sional triumphs, mostly by knock
outs, for the hard-hitting local
youngster.
Other former amateur champs
showing their wares at Turner's
Arena tonight are Roland Ran
dali and Leon Daughtry. Randall,
D. c. and Eastern Golden Gloves
middleweight titlist with only one
loss on his pro record, tangles
with Johnny Holt. Randalls one
loss was to Julian Keene, who
was stopped by Holt.
Daughtry. a welterweight, takes
on Bobby Dawson, Georgia boy
now fighting out Of New York.
Both are undefeated in pro ranks
with Dawson's string stretching
through Is matches.
The Anal eight-rounder brings
in two visiting welterweights, Mel
Bartholomew Of New Orleans and
Billy Patterson of New York. Pat
terson especially is regarded as
a hard hitter and in a previous
show here had Stonewall jackson
on the deck.
Evening star., 1949-11-22
spseiol Dispatch 10 The stor

NEW YORK. Nov. 22.-George-
town University's freshman team
supplied the individual winner and
runnerup and won the team title
with ease in the 1C4A cross coun-
try championship over a 3-mile
course in Van Courtlandt Park
yesterday.
Army surprised by winning the
varsity title over Manhattan and
Michigan State and the Cadets
also supplied the meet winner in
Dick Shea who won by 40 yards in
25:14.7 over smile course.
Browning Ross Of Villanova was
second and the favorite and win
ner the past two years. Don Black
of Rhode Island State. was 34th
after suffering a cramp In his side.
Georpet0Wn freshman five post
Evening star., 1949-11-22

are lew 0dSho
in the Potomac other than the
riddles, with a sprinkling OF
blackheads, mergansers and an
occasional canvasback or redhead.
Up the Potomac through the
Seneca brakes and above, open
ing day saw a great many hunters
afield-usual in this >>area. AT
times one gets the impression that
there are more hunters than there
are ducks. However, there are
quite a few ducks on the Upper
Potomac and at least one big flock
of about 100 geese which feed in
the stripped cornflelds In the river
bottom. They are extremely wary
and as yet we have not heard OF
any being taken. From reports,
not many hunters connected with
game. The ducks were not de-
coying and most were flying very
high. This, too, is typical Of the
early season. Species Of ducks
noted were black ducks, mallards.
widgeons, a few wood ducks and
an occasional teal.
The fishing in Chesapeake Bay
for the big stripers, which now are
feeding vigorously, was good all
last week when the weather per-
mitted. Most of the really big
fish were found along the ship
channel, although some schools
were noted close to the shore.
There are so many schools OF
Evening star., 1949-11-22
v. MI. Pinning Hope!
On Ve|tri's Passing
In Y, P. |. Battle
BY the Assoeiofsd Press

Virginia Military Institute goes
after its third straight victory over
arch-rival Virginia Tech on Thurs
day with most of its hopes pinned
to the passing arm of little Joe
Veltri.
Veltri. q 160-pound senior quar-
terback, needed four seasons to
come into his own for the Keydets.
Until this fall he had labored in
comparative obscurity as a substi-
tute for Bobby Thomason, who
passed his way to national prom
inence for v. M. I. in 1947 and
1948.
With the graduation Of Thoma-
son, Veltri took over f1rst-string
duties for Tom Nugent's Keydets.
He found plenty Of work to do.
AS of today Veltri is the Nation S
10th ranking passer. He has tossed
125 times in eight games. with IS
competitions which gave v. M. l.
869 yards and nine touchdowns.
Virginia Tech is wary Of the
things Veltri might do at Roanoke
on Thanksgiving Day in the 45th
renewal Of "the military classic
of the South" The Techs re-
member well that Thomason's
passes brought v. M. I. wins in
the 1947 and 1948 encounters
No wonder, then. that the en-
phasis at Blacksburg this week
has been on defenses against the
Keydet aerial assault. ~
The game is rated about even
with the edge, if any, probab bly,
going to v. M. I. on past per-
formance.
OF the series to date, Tech has
won 26 games, v. M. l., only IA.