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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1949-04-14
Little Stories
OF the Week

Mrs. Reuben Costs nephews
Ray and Chuck Rider from Top
penish spent the spring vacation
in their aunt's home. Their moth
er, Mrs. Glen Rider is a patient
in st. Elizabeths hospital in
Yakima, suffering from virus
pneumonia. On Sunday Mr.. and
Mrs. Reuben Gest and Mr.. and
Mrs. Rex Gest drove to Topper
ish to take Ray and Chuck to
their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. C.. Williams
and daughter Arlene drove to
Spokane last Thursday, the lad
les returning Saturday and Mr..
Williams staying to attend meet
ings on Saturday and Sunday Of
the Regents of w. S. c. of which
Mr.. Williams is retiring presi-
dent.
Guests of Mrs. ELIZABETH Nor
ton during vacation week here
her grandsons Roy Wilder and
Norman Wilder and friends Lee
Blodgett, Don Fisher and James
Cassidy, Senior students from
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1949-04-14

had secured employment there
| Mr.. and Mrs. James Carter hav
moved their trailer to Umatilli
where Mr.. Carter has been work
ing recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Rydstron
and Mrs. Mary jackson motores
to Freewater, Milton and Wall;
Walla on Sunday.
Last week end, Mr.. Eddie Ryd.
strom and Miss Dolores Cox were
in Spokane visiting with the Lat.
ter's parents, MIR. and Mrs. Fred
Wilson.
Ernest Graham, son Don and
vAife Hazel have moved their
trailer into the court. MIR. Granam
and Mrs. Helen Borton of the
Circle Inn are brother and sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Whitehead
were in Milton, Oregon. last Sun
day visiting her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace Christian. They
also spent some time in Bend
where they traded their trailer
in on house.
The B. T. Bonds and three
sons, Fred, Floyd and Robert were
in Walla Walla last Saturday.
Fred returned to school last Mon
day, for the first time since his
accident eight weeks ago.
Living at Moss Lake, where
he is now employed is Otto Jack
son. He comes home on weekends
to visit his mother, Mrs. Mary
jackson and brother Roscoe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Franz Heartpurg
were visitors in Walla Walla last
Saturday and Sunday.
The Richard Quinlans were in
Yakima last Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Louis Dean drove
to Seattle last Friday returning
on Sunday.
Arthur Durham and Billy
Thompson of Tacoma were visi-
rors at the Rydstrom home recent
ly. !
Eddie Rydstrom plans on leav-
ing for Olympia soon where he
will be employed by a tug and
barge company there. |
Visiting at the Chas McCuistun
home this week is her sister and
her daughter. Mrs. W. J. Hicks
and Barbara Ann from Bremerton.
The four made up a party, ac-
by Nancy Quinlan and
Robert Bond, and drove to Hepner
Oregon Saturday to visit rela-
ives Of the two sisters Mrs. Hicks
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1949-04-14

Roosevelt High school in Port.
land.
Mrs. Herb Mcclellan, and Mrs
Bill Ludters and daughter Patriots
of Walla VALE were week end
visitors Of their mother Mrs. I.
N. Mueller.
A son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Schneider Tuesday
morning, Apri! IL.
Mrs. 3. H. Shields returned
last Thursday after several weeks
spent in the midwest and south
ern states. Mrs. Shields was call
ed to Kansas City by the illness
and death of her aunt Mrs. D. b.
Long. While in that city she
was joined by her brother who
came from Battle Creek, Mich.
to visit her, and by a cousin she
hadn't seen for forty-two years.
Mrs. Shields also went to Lub-
book, Texas to see he mother,
MTS. M. r. MOTIFS.
Mrs. Clyde Higley and son
Clyre Jr. and Mrs. Emma Higly
went 70 Portland Friday where
they attended the wedding of
Dale Higley. They also visited
Cecil Boyer and family at Sea-
side, Ore, returning home Sum
day.
Last Thursday evening Mrs.
w. I. Wallace was honored by
by the Royal Neighbors with
Pink and Blue shower. The
party was given at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Rollie Bender are
helping at the Russell Blair
ranch while Mr.. Blair is in
Seattle under hospital care.
Highlands Women's club
Mrs. Joe Watkins was re-
elected president of the High
lands Women's club at their
meeting held Friday afternoon
at the Highlands club house.
Other officers elected were Mrs. |
William kleinknecht, vice-pres-
ident; Mrs. Albert Kent, secre-
tary and Mrs. F. H. Meyers,
treasurer. Mrs. Edith Adams |
and Mrs. Evelyn Frances were
new members named on the
board ct trustees, with Mrs.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1949-04-14
Hawn's Couri
By Charlotte Mecuistoa

The valley indeed is taking on
a spring appearance. Blossoms are
appearing on the apricot, peach,
pear, cherry and plum trees. As
paragus is now ready for the
spring market, and the sheep
with their baby lambs have
started for higher ground and
the green hills. The acres of
wheat are now several inches
high and surely looks as If they
may be huge green velvet carpets.
Many tourists followed the open
road last weekend. The highways
were crowded with sightseers and
family groups spending the holi-
days, just getting away from home
for a little while.
Oregon had its share of Hawn,s
Court people as usual.
Mrs. Lillian Hartz and sons
Carl and Earl drove to Boise
last week, Mrs. Hartz returned
Sunday, but Carl remained, n he
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1949-04-14
Amateur Boxing
Matches Planned

A series of amateur boxing
matches will be sponsored by
Bernard Schmidtman Post 1861
Veterans of Foreign Wars, it was
announced this week by James
E. Holliet, Commander.
Holliet said that any boy 16
years of age or older is eligible
to enter the matches provided he
is An amateur and has the written
consent of his parents.
The matches are part of the
posts expanded youth activities
program for the coming year.
ALI boys interested should con-
tact j. A. Nicklin at the VIEW
Club or call Pasco 100, Holliet
said.
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carrying on searching parties NV
dragging process, graphing hooks
and planes.
Mrs. Mantor Hanuge was
Monday visitor with Mrs. Vandle
Bergh and Mrs. Mary Engberg,
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had not seen these Oregon, rela-
tives for fifteen years.
At this writing, friends and
relatives of Orville Long, who
lost his life in the Columbia
river Sunday, April 3, are still
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1949-04-14

Jack Switzer a hold-over men,
Der. Plans were made to hold a
cooked food sale on April 80, as
a cemetery benefit. Hostesses
for the afternoon were Mrs.
Vera Parkhurst, Mrs. E. ]. Brand
and Mrs. Edna Julius.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1949-04-14
CARD OF THANKS

CAHD OF THANKS
We would like to take this
opportunity to thank all the
friends of Richland, Kennewick,
Pasco, and Finley, for the gifts
of clothing and other necessities
and money, which were given to
us recently after the loss of our
home and possessions by fire. Our
deepest appreciation is offered to
everyone.
MIR. and Mrs. David .Coulson
and family
KenneWick Rt. /
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1949-04-14

POSTPONED
The' meeting of the Needle
Club which was to have been On
Friday, April IS with Mrs. T. B.
Hauschild has been postponed
untoil tn first Friday in May.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1949-04-14

SOCIETY TO MEET
The Women's society Of Christian
Service of the Methodist church
will meet Wednesday, April 20
at 2 pm. in the church parlors.
Mrs. T. w. Payne is program chair
man and the subject is Latin
America" Marytha Circle will
serve refreshments.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1949-04-14
STUDY GROUP MEETINGS

Unity Study Group meets every
Thursday afternoon at 2:3O at
the Episcopal Parish Hall. Beu-
lah Ivon Scott Of Yakima is the
teacher. All interested persons
are invited to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08
DOUGLAS
NEWS
TO WRANGELL

Fred Pinkerton has left for
Wrangell, where he is employed
by the Sommers Construction Co.
NEW PONTIAC
Larry Pusich is the new owner of
a Pontiac Club Coupe, latest OF the
1949 models, purchased through the
Connors Motor Co. at Juneau
LAID To NEST
Services for Miss Elizabet Fraser
were conducted yesterday afternoon
at the Charles W. Carter Mortuary
under auspices of the Nugget Chap
ter No. 2, Order of Eastern Star, OF
which she had been a long time
member and a Past Worthy Matron.
The eulcgy was given by the Rev
Robert S. Treat, Juneau-Douglas
Methodist minister, and burial was
in the Masonic plot Of Evergreen
Cemetery by the side OF her late
father. Robert Fraser
Pallbearers were Thomas Cashen,
Rex Fox, Jack Warner, Jack Mills,
Gordon Gray and Daniel LIVE.
Banks of flowers marked the re-
membrance of her many friends.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08
3S ABOARD pNA'5
THURSDAY FLIGHTS

Pacific Northern Airlines flights
carried 38 passengers yesterday be-
tween Anchorage and Juneau, as
follows:
From Anchorage: Isabel Banks,
Mr.. and Mrs. White, G.. w. Dexter,
Alice Herzog and infant, Clarence
Keating, Bob Finegold, Hedwig
Zorb, M. Roushenberg.
T. Gustavus: A. F. Romeo, A.
Lappi, Stella Baker, Mrs. Glen
Parker.
To Cordova: c. K. Johnson, j.
Taylor, P B. Alicubcn, Andy An
derson, DR., John Porter.
To Anchorage: DR.. D. Shimkin,
Maj. F. Griffin. Maj. R. Libby, M
Hansen, R. c. Dill, G. M. Tapley, F.
Rivenes, Cecil Roley, AL Berthold,
B. M. Antonsen, Warren Garrison,
Mrs. Don Foster, Mrs. A. WMcCal-
lum, E. Bryant, The Rev. Gallant.
To Kodiak: Don Stoll, B. Fole,
Pat Foley, Ed Dickson.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08
WANT ADS
FOR SALE

4-BEDROOM house, years old,
full basement, automatic heat.
Completely furnished. Garage.
3-BEDROOM log cabin, AUX Bay
area. Full bath. Patented land.
Completely fitted for winter liv-
ing.
DUPLEX. Two well furnished apis.
One very luxurious with 35-ft.
living room and excellent channel
view A fine home for couple
without children. $500 per mo,
from End apartment. Owner fin
anced at generous terms.
3-BEDROOM unfinished home:
large yard and good location.
Basement and automatic neat,
$4,000.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08
WEDDING RECEPTION TO
Be HELD AT MOOSE CLUB

The Women OF the Moose held
their regular business meeting last
evening with Mrs. Edna CARD, new
" elected Senior Regent presiding.
Plans were made Tor the double
wedding reception, which will be
held at the Moose Club Rooms on
July l6.
Displayed at the meeting was an
Eskimo doll which will be present.
to to the Moose conference, which
Will be held in San Francisco in
August. The doll was dressed by
Fannie Timm.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08

GLACIER HIGHWAY - H,a n n a
home, two miles from town, furn-
ished, two bedrooms, nice yard
and garage, three quarters acre
patented land, eligible for G. 1.
loan or owner will finance.
LOVELY new, furnished, two bed
room home Complete with cleo
trio range and refrigerator. Fur
mace, fireplace, garage and base
ment. Car and boat with out
board motor included. This home
is on one-half acre of land on
the highway.
TWO small houses on one acre OF
patented land. Only $500 down.
TWO very nice year around homes
on the water. Completely furn-
ished. one with three bedrooms,
one with two. Close to bus SER
vice and stores. Acreage with
each of these, one beautifully
Handicapped and garden planted.
LENA's Beach-Cabin with facilit-
les for four. Excellent view. $4,000
cash.
TWO and one-half acres of land in
the center of the most desirable
part of Auke Bay settlement.
DOUGLAS One of the better
homes with living room, dining
room, three bedrooms, basement;
furnace heat. Two lots with gar
age, good location with view.
TWO bedroom house, patented land,
waterfront, good beach. $500.
$4,000 buys good furnished home on
Mob Hill
THREE bedroom home, full con-
crete basement, lawn started, good
location.
WHY collect rent receipts? $500
f! down will put you in your own
two bedroom house. near center
of town
ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES
Liquor store, Restaurant, Mach
! inc Shop, Ladies Speciality Craft
/ Shop and Beauty Sailor.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08
SHELDON RETURNS

r. E. Sheldon, director, Employ
ment Security Commission, return
ed yesterday aboard Pan American
Always from Fairbanks where he
attended ceremonies at the Univer-
sitv of Alaska last week
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08
HANFORD CONFERS WITH
COMMISSIONER MULLANEY

Fred Hanford, chairman of the
Joint Boards of Alaska Assessors. is
in Juneau comforting with Tax
Commissioner M. p Mullaney on
Territorial finances. Hanford SAG
he will probably be here for two
weeks OF more
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08

OF the Car.1al 20 Capital Cruiser
Race.
Juncau's Chamber Of Commerce
will &c hosts at cocktail party II,
the lobby OF the Baranof at 7 m,
with all Chamber members ana
wives invited 20 meet visiting
racers
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08

A dinner in the Gold Room OF
the Baranof will follow the cock
tail party with the Juneau Yacht
Club as hosts. All members of the
Yacht Club. their guests and friends
are extended invitations to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08
William Winn-phone 23A
INCOME PROPERTIES

1000 of your own. money (no loan
money down payment takes eight
apartment building and extra
building lot. Payments 500 plus
interest at go. Income S442.50 per
month, net about $3.50 monthly
or live in one of apartments and
make less. Close in; owners leav-
ing town. New roof, new plumb
ing, newly decorated. Furnished.
ABOUT $4,000 will handle 3-apart-
ment building close in; two q
bedroom and one 1-bedroom apis.
No nicer apis. in, Juneau or Al
akSa.
Five small houses, $4,000. All
1-bedroom unfinished; will bring
around 5000 monthly with no op-
Grating expense or bother
As building lots, Juneau and
Glacier Highway. Discount for
5 or more.
5 ACRES; 10 acres, 81 acres pat
ented, Auke Bay and Fritz Cove.
Two bargains in unfinished houses.
FIFTEEN Juneau homes, four
Douglas, eight Highway, Auke
Bay, Fritz Cove, and Lena Cove.
BOATS, USED CARS and TRUCKS
Distributors of SCHRAMM AIR
COMPRESSORS.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08
PLAN SOCIAL Events
FOR CAPITAL RACERS

Visiting yachtsmen will be in for
a social Saturday when they arrive
here next weekend on the final lap
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08
CONDITIONS
OF WEATHER
ALASKA PTS.

weather conolUlons and temper
,tures at various Alaska points,
also on the Pacific Coast, at 4:30
A. m, 12Oth Meridian Time. and
released by the Weather Bureau,
Inneau follow.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08

SCHWINN BIKES At MAEsEN'S.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08

FOR SALE: Welding and body re-
pair shop suitable for general re-
pairs and machine shop work;
priced for quick sale far below
value. See Stan Perry, 100 Will
loughby Ave, after 4:30 pm. % tt
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08

NICE CLEAN steam heated room.
also steam baths. Scandinavian
Rooms. 738 tt
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08

TROLLER SEASTAR. 80, cork in
sulated fish hold, hydraulic throt-
tie controls fore and aft, gurdies,
shafting and bearings rebuilt or
new 1948, new Kermath Sea
Prince dual - volt ignition. Spec
ial bilge pump; hull and house
rebuilt and new tanks 1947. Rig
ged and ready to go. Two-way ra-
dio, "radiophone" toploading an
tenna, 60 watt, IL volt auxiliary
generator will be left on boat II
desired. Owner purchased larger
boat. Philip H. Moore, Mt. Edge
cumbe, Alaska 239 At
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08

ALMOST New, excellent condition,
baby Whirldry Washing Machine.
$50. Call OBS five rings. "a tt
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08

HAVING SANTA in the summer is one of
our most satisfying tasks.
This job is to transport the things that
will mean Merry Christmas next Decetnber
to the people of the Boring Sea and Arctic
areas.
OF course that is only small part o: the
program The ships we send North during
the summer carry all the basic supplies these
people require during the long winter ahead.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1949-07-08

LOST. Keys IL upper case with
Identification card, also earring
Reward. Phone SQ7. 40 st
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LONG Established business, liquor
store, grocery and meat markes
with living quarters. Must settle
estate. FIJI. 103 or P.O. Box 1886.
1853 tt
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FOR RENT

SEAVIEW Apt. for rent, one block
from Federal Bldg. 800 tt
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-06-25
POLICEMAN FIRED; Attempted TO COLLECT 81, 900 BET
Hunt Station
Officer Guilty
On 3 Counts

An attempt TO collect a $4-
600 numbers bet last week
resulted in first suspension
and finally dismissal from
the Detroit Police Depart
ment Of a young patrolman
this week. following testi-
mony by eStranged wife,
who reported the incident TO
the proper police authorities.
The police department can't
have one OF It's members associat-
ing with gamblers or terrorizing
citizens. declared Superintendent
Edwin Morgan after diSnissine
Patrolman Lee Gleaton for
Threatening 20 arrest citizen
guilty Of no violation
The rudy complexloned police
man Of 6l7 Erskine vas found
guilty Of three charges by a three
man Police trial board
On Associatine with . kno~n
gambler (hls father William, As.
533 Hague
10 Threatening arrestine Of in
nocent citizen: and
80 Failure 20 port me sdar
70 SUPERIOR officers
The trial board took about four
minutes 10 find the 21-year-old
Hunt Street Station policeman
guilty. Of threatening Mrs Jane
Martin 81 1877 Clarnoun, for
failure 20 reveal whereabouts Of
ner husband who owea his father
81 GOO IS csuli OF hitting num-
Der
Mrs Martin told prlco that the
fsiher and sen Came % her hone
lookine iol ncf csi ngec nus
band T Martin eNo had fail
ed 20 pay ne eiac Cieaton for
q So muiue. hp hi
The complainant stated thai
the son showed be ~, badge and
threatened hcf wlth afrest II she
didn't reveal where hct husband
was staying Upon leaving her
home the policemen also follow
cd hc MIS- Martin explained.
Glco'or tas suspended on June
l4'h
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-06-25
Five Weapons Used
10 Stay Man Who
Threw Lye Solution

A s, es old VINE drinkcr
Used five weapons to Kill his MP
png companion. who threw q
he solution IN his face. in base
nent at 1908 Clinton last FRIDAY
nish'
In police custody is Frank
Cooper 1908 Clinton. who sun
'red I've burns OF the face and
reht eye
The Vi,in, identified as Willie
Watson same address. lay face
Up across a bed with a cut over
me right Sc. and a gaping throat
wound which stretched from his
enn 70 hls left ear, on arrival
Of police officers
Coope Told police that he was
o'nHing VINE with Watson IN
NE basement Of the Clinton adj
olesS when Watson went 20 the
N'cnen and obtained a pan OF
,ye solution which he threw in
Ioopers face
me accused said that he
suuck Watson over the head with
'ne VINE bottle. struck him with
On zee pick and then seized a
taa pipe and hit him on the
.ssa, Police reported that a knife
'"u Ratchet was also confisCated.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-06-25
Murder Suspect
Returned To City

A suspect wanted in the fatal
stabblng of 22-year-old woman
about a year ago. was returned
10 the city by detectives early
Monday after he was appre
hcnded by Robbins. Ill. police
through a tip from a citizen who
saw his picture In detective
magazine.
In police CUSTODY Is ANDY
Roland. as. alias James Marshall
who was arrested last FRIDAY.
Roland is wanted for the
fatal sfabbing Of Gertrude Wig
ham al 3lSe Canton on Aug.
IA. 1913. No other suspects are
being held. according TO local
detectives.
The accused stated that he
didn't remember all what hap
pened the day OF the Staying
for he had been drinking. but
ienies that he killed the Young
woman. police reported
Roland was returned to the
city early Monday BY Detectives
Casper Peak and Theodore Rob
inson.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-06-25
EZZARD CHARLES
new CHAMPION
NO development
ON SNATCH PROBE

No further Developments on
the alleged beating and kid
mapping Of Matthew Thomas.
% year old local dance pro-
moter. by unknown attackers
on June S, then June IL. were
reported by Toledo (Ohio)
Bureau OF Investigation We'd
nesday. according to local de-
tectives assigned 10 the case.
Thomas was found on q
road near Wood County. Ohio,
bv State Patrolmcn and car
RED 10 a hospital in Perrys-
burgh. Ohio. last Saturday
where he regained conscious
ness. police reported.
The victim claimed that he
was beaten twice. detained
in an attic and dumped out
on the road six days later.
He stated that his assaulters
had threatened his life be-
cause he. as Negro. sought
10 promote dances at the
Latin Quarter. night club.
Meanwhile. Thomas pro-
NOTED a local dance last Fri
dav without incident at the
Forrest Club.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-06-25
Two Men Sentenced

The second of two men charged
with uttering and publishing
false checks was sentenced 70
Ia to IA years in Jackson prison
Tuesday BY Recorders Judge
Gerald w. Groat
Ronald Spencer. 81 OF Wash
ington. d. C.. was arrested April
% for attempting TO pass-off a
check against the Washington
Union Trust Co. for S8637 in 4
drug store. after failing to cash
II IN shoe store.
An accomplice, Ralph Jen-
nings. 20. also Of Washington
d. c.. was released earlier for
lack Of evidence.
Police reported that Spencer
admitted to passing bogus checks
in Cleveland before coming to
the city for the same reason. He
confessed 10 passing-off two
checks. totallng $3.50
Spencer told police authori-
ties that a ring OF check pass
ers" was operating in the East
particularly in New York City
and Washington. u. C. He added
that he had bought the blank
checks in the latter city.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1949-06-25
GAS FUMES CLAIM
TWO CHILDREN

iPSlLANTl - DR., and
Mrs Samuel +. Jefferson
we're in fair condition We'd
nesday al Boyer hospital. re-
covering from gas poisoning
that snuffed out the lives of
their two small children last
Saturday morning.
Funeral services were still 10
be arranged for the victims. Fred
die Jean. 5. and Richard. Death
came as result OF faulty gas
heater n the basement OF their
residence al 372 First Avenue.
Police officers found the chill
dren dead on floor OF the front
room which serves as office for
the prominent dentist. Mrs. JEFF
erson was lying unconscious be-
side them They we're in night
clothes The father was near the
ntdttl III TIC bdctlllCilt.
Nciehbors called police Satur-
day night when they noticed no
activity IN the home.
Football Star
Dr. Jefferson was former foot
ball star at West Virginia State
College from which he and his
wife are graduates Mrs. Jeffer-
son during her college days serv-
ed as vocalist for the college band
under direction OF Gloster Cur
rent. former executive secretary
OF the local branch NAACP.
The popular doctor graduated
from Howard university Dental
College and started practice IN
this town last March
Mrs. Jefferson served as a pol
lcewoman with the Detroit police
department for two and a half
years. She also has acted as sub
stitute instructor in the Detroit
public school system.