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Harry {. Peiker, 81,
Mortgage Bankers
Association Official

Harry C.. Picker, 81, well-known
mortgage banker and former dep
luty general manager Of the Home
Owners Loan Corp. here. died un-
expectedly yesterday at his home
in New York.
Mr.. Picker was q member of
the Board of Governors of the
Mortgage Bankers Association of
America and had served on the
board internationally since the
early 30s.
Reelected Last Week.
He was reelected to serve an
other term on the board last week
at the annual convention of the
Mortgage Bankers Association in
Chicago.
He was with the Home owners
Loan Corp. in Washington from
1884 until 1910. He then went to
Springfield. Mass. as associate
director of mortgages of the
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insur-
ance Co. In 1945 he went to New
York to represent the ,Massachu-
sets Mutual as a member of the
Executive Board of F'eist & Feist.
Mr.. Peiker was born in Paola,
KanS. He received a bachelor of
arts degree from Wooster College
and bachelor of law degree from
Columbia University law school.
During World War I he served in
the Army. .e-.:.-
Officer in Wichita Firm.
He was vice president of the
Guarantee Joint Stock Land Bank
of Wichita. Kans.. in 1919 and
1920. From 1920 until 1882 he
was vice president and secretary
OF the Exchange Trust Co. at
Tulsa, Okla.
He was member Of the Mis-
souri, and Oklahoma bars and
Sigma Chi Fraternity.
He is survived by his wife, Miss
Eleanor Wilson. director of Wom-
ems Activities, New York City
Cancer Committee, and three
sisters in Paola.
! Funeral services were to be held
today in New York. His ashes
will be buried in Paola. w
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Acheson Says Oats
Advised j. ). Visitor
He's in Good Health
By Gornett D. Homer

William N. Oats, Associated
Press correspondent imprisoned
for the last year-and-a-half in
Communist Czechoslovakia, told
an American official visitor yes
terday that he has mot been In
i'll health"
Secretary of State Acheson re-
ported this to news conference
today. He added that the United
States is continuing every pos
sible effort to secure Mr.. Oats
release.
Mr.. Acheson said Nat B. King.
Charge d'Affaires of the American
Embassy in Prague. visited Mr..
Oats yesterday at Prague police
headquarters.
Second Visit to Oats.
This was the second time an
American official has been per-
mitted to see the jailed reporter
since he was sentenced to 10
years in prison on what the State
Department has called trumped-
up spy charges. Ambassador
Ellis o. Briggs first saw him last
April 80.
Asked If the fact that Mr.. King
was permitted to see Mr.. Oats
yesterday raised official hopes for
Mr.. Oats early release, Mr..
Acheson said he did not think any
conclusion should be drawn one
way or the other.
Mr.. King reported. the Secre-
tary said, that Mr.. Oats appeared
to be in about the same physical
and mental condition as when he
was last seen by Mr.. Briggs.
Mr.. Acheson added:
MIR. Oats said he had not
been in i'll health and medical
and dental care were available
when necessary.
HE was permitted to read and
write and had adequate exercise.
HE was benefiting from the
funds deposited to his account by
the embassy for cigarettes and
articles of comfort :"
Oats Receives Books.
Mr.. Oats also reported he had
received some books he had asked
for in his April 80 talk with MIR.
Briggs and asked for more. Mr..
Acheson said requested books on
the technical side of play pro-
duction, on musical instruments.
on musical composition. geology.
meteorology and other fields of
natural science would be sent to
Mr.. Oats through the Czech
Foreign Office.
Mr.. King gave Mr.. Oats mes
sages from his wife, now in the
United States, and received mes
sages for her. Undersecretary Of
State Bruce telephoned Mrs. Oats
as soon as Mr.. Kings report was
received.
Mr.. King also informed Mr..
Oats Of a special citation to be
awarded him this month by De-
Paw University in a ceremony
honoring a number of outstanding
alumni.
Mr.. Acheson said Mr.. Oats ex-
pressed his appreciation for the
messages and information and told
) Mr.. King he hoped to be able to
see him more often.
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Lodge No. 482, INTERNATIONAL
Order of Birth Abraham and was
secretary for more than 80 years
Besides his widow, he is sur
vived by a son, Samuel Miller
4510 Georgia avenue NV; a
daughter, Mrs. Yetta M. Brandt
of the home address and two
grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at
IL am. Friday at Danzansky's
funeral home, 1901 Fourteenth
street NV. Burial will be in
Ohev Sholom Congregation Gem
etery.
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leScent II o m e
after an illness
Of a year and a
half. He lived
at 4810 Morgan
drive, Chevy
Chase, Md.
DR.. H a r t err
was an inter-
national q u =
thority on dis
eases Of vege-
table crops and
their cure and
c on troll. He
s p e cialized in
. ~x,Ank ~A%a
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Atoms Interest Students

WINNIPEG. Canada. R.-Dr.
w. A. Macintosh, principal Of
Queens University. said here that
students nowadays attach more
Importance to Geiger counters
than to great works of literature.
He said he is confident the stress
on "the practical assets Of life"
! is only q passing phase.
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Foirfox Legion Meeting

Fairfax Post No. lit. American
Legion, will receive a report on its
membership drive tonight when it
meets at Veterans Memorial Hall,
Oak street, Fairfax. Richard Van
Wagner. Fairfax High School
senior who attended the Legion
Boys State at Blacksburg last
summer, will speak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1952-10-08

Coda Miller.
came to the
United States
from Lithuania
in 1890. They
first lived in
P h ii a delphia
before coming
to Washington
more than so
years ago. Mr..
Miller was 3
metal grinder
here until 1910.
He was a
member of Ma
tional Capitol
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Democratic Women to Meet

The Women's Democratic Club
OF Southern Maryland will hold
its annual fall luncheon meeting
at 1890 pm. Saturday at the
Prince Georges Golf and Country
Club. -.
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Isaac Miller, Retired
Washington Metal Grinder

Isaac Miller, 81. retired metal
grinder, died today at his home
5211 Thirteenth street NV. of
a heart ailment.
Mr.. Miller and his wife. Mrs
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|Dr. Leonard Harter,
Expert on Diseases
|0f Vegetables, Dies

DR.. Leonard L. Harter. IT, re-
tired senior plant pathologist at
the Agriculture Department, died
Monday at Oakhaven Conva-
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DrathH

WALLACE: EUGENE. On. Tuesday, Oeto
Der T,,5, a9Sg; at oallinger Hospital. Eu'
husband Of Anna wallace. father Of Lor.
raine. Ersaline and Ernestine Wallace
brother OF Mrs. Alberta Hughes and lie.
ROY H. Wallace He also Is survived b.
and friends, The late Mr.. wallace may
be viewed at Stewards Funeral Home, 3O
H st me-: after 4 pm. Friday where
services win be held Saturday October
etery: Family at 1868 Columbia I'd NV.
TN janitor's quarters. M 10
WELSH. ROSE ELLA. On Tuesday, octo-
Der z. 1852. at her residence. 372O 35th
WIFE OF the late Abner H. Welsh. mother
She also is survived BY four grandchil-
dren; Services at the s. H. Hines Co. Fu-
neral Home. 2901 14th st. NV. on Thurs
Day October 9. at IL noon. Interment
Glenwood Cemetery. s
WHITE. BERTHA A. On Monday. October
8, 1852. BERTHA A. WHITE OF 3106
Hunsaker. sister Of Mrs. Maude J. Car. r.
penter. grandmother of Floyd and Pa
sTicia HGYnssker: Services q the s. =.
NV: on Thursday October ., at ); m.
1nterment Fort Lincoln Cemetery. 8
WHITE. SARAH ANNIE. Entered eternal
rest Monday. October 6. 1852. at 7:3O
am, in Bollins Air Force Base HOSPITAL.
SARAH ANNIE WHITE, wife Of the late
Harvey 6; White, mother Of EdEidge,
Of Elfred r washington. other rela-
tives and friends also survive. Friends
may cal IL Ct the Malvan 4 schey Funeral
nesday. Funeral from the Liberty Bap-
fist Church Thursday. October 8. at 1
pm. Rev: Wilmore Carter officiating. In
terment Harmony Cemetery. g
WHITE, SARAH. An oficers and mem
hers Of Azalea Tent. No. 1873. are re-
Sister SARAH WHITE. Tharsday days oc to.
Der g.. 1852. at ] PM. at the Liberty
s ss! IS. Church gard s: between i and
yited: Please wear i al black sd'' are m
SISTER L0TTIE ALBRITToN. Leader.
SISTER r. BARNETT. Secretary.
WHITE. SARAH A. Members Of Excelsior
n Household Of Ruth. No. 1902. g. U.
end the n. asi s ssqvsss fo to our
WHITE. on Thursday. October 8,
~ 1882 1882, at ociock ,. pms at the the
INNATE r. RDSMioN1A PETERS. M. N. g.
INNATE ROBBIE WHITE. w. r.
WHIT. KATHLEEN m. On Tuesday. oc..
1913 9th st. ne. beloved wife OF Chauncy
W. Whit and devoted mother Of Mrs.
Perry. Chauncy W.. ir.. and Leon W.
Whit. Also surviving are o sister. Mrs.
Matte Oldham: brother, Bruce Rob-
erts; other relatives and many friends.
After 10 am. Thursday friends are In
vited to call at the MCGUIRE Funeral
Home. 1929 9th st. NV Services on
Friday, October 10. at l pm, at the
SITS. NV. 8
MARY ELIZABETH. On We'd
nesday. October 8. 1862, at the Washing
ton Sanitarium and Hospital. MARY
ELIZABETH WILLIAMS Of 940l Flower
ave, Silver Spring, Md, mother of
Thomas r. and Ralph L. Williams. She
also is survived by two grandchildren and
six Observation-Disclosures Mrs. williams
rests at the Warner Z. Pumphrey Funeral
Home. S434 Georgia ave-. Silver Spring.
Md. Notice Of services later.
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DrathH

HoLTz. IsADoRE. Members Of the Wash.
inston Post, No. So. Jewish
IW War Veterans, will please at
Ak6AA tend the funeral services for
| HNANNM our late comrade. ISADORE
| MSHX5sS4 HOLTZ. at the C. D. 0oldbers
kAGNY Son Funeral Home. 4217
~~ 9th st; n'w ios on WEDNESDAY
| SOL M ALPHER. Commander
MAX L. PECK, Adjutant.
day. october ., 1862. at his home, 1895
| North Irving st.. Arlington. Va, JUSTIN
P. HOPKINS, beloved husband of Eliza
beth Walsh Hopkins. formerly of vii
Gerard Hopkins. q. S. Navy. Friends
may call at the Fitzgerald Funeral Home.
| 3245 Wilson blvd. Arlington. Va. Re-
Church f Thursday n oe octobe a. g. at hA $50
terry.
Z, 1852, EDNA b. HOWARD 3nee Fair
bank. formerly of 1905 North Capitol
Of Anns May a0safd snd p %eth
burg. Fla. Friends may call at Valleys
Funeral Home, 1900 Rhode Island ave,
a. Eastern East ave ne, where services viii
pm. Relatives and friends invited. In
terment Lorraine Cemetery Baltimore,
MD. Baltimore. Nd. papers please
HOWARD. EDNA D. ofhcers and MEM
No. bers Of Golden Rule Council.
t A&M No. 10 Daughters of America.
are hereby notified Of the death
R.11 of Sister EDNA D. HOWARD.
| y3W Remains resting at Valleys
Nlb Funeral Home, 5000 Rhode
EDITH HOLE, Councillor.
ETHEL WINDSOR. Secretary.
JONES, GEORGE L. On Monday, October
8. 1862. at Mount Alto Hospital, GEORGE
L. JONES, beloved husband of Alice Jones.
and four sons. Remains resting at the
Hall Funeral Home, OccoQuan. Va. where
services will be conducted on Thursday.
October 8. at $3.50 pm. Interment in
Dumfries Cemetery. Dumfries. Va.
JONES. JOHN. Suddenly, on Sunday, oc-
JONES of 1920 You st. NV. He leaves
to mourn their loss his wife. olivia Jones
Of Arlington, Va; his mother. Mamie
relatives and many friends. Notice Of
funeral later. ARRANGEMENTS by the
Taylor Funeral Home. l225 18th st. NV.
JOYCE. WILLIAM On Monday, October
g.. 1859. at Gallinger Hospital. WILLIAM
5en G Of o sss n s St Sr os9 Ms mas
Johnson. brother Of Edward S. Joyce. He
also is survived by host OF other rela-
tives and friends. The late Mr.; Joyce
Home. 30 H st. ne. after 4 pm. Friday
where services will be held Saturday. Oc-
tober II. at 2:30 pm. 1nterment Wood
lawn Cemetery. 10
KNOTT, MINNIE L. OF 1921 2sth ST. se
on October Z, 1852. wife of Garland G:
Miss Juda G. Knott. daughter of Thomas
A. Rochelle. sister of Norman and Clai-
borne Rochelle Remains at Chambers
Funeral Home. 5l7 18th st. Sc, until
Wednesday, October g. at $40 p.m
Services and interment at Durham. N. C.
tober 7, 1852. at his residence, 1916
Morris I'd. Sc, JOHN B. LANCASTER,
husband OF Eslee L. Lancaster, brother Of
Robert. Dominac and Alice Lancaster:
Also surviving are other relatives and
friends. Notice Of services later. Ar
rangements by Rollins.
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CEMETERY LOTS.

LOT OF SITES, central location. Fort
Lincoln. TRANSPORTATION furnished to In.
terested party. Cal! WI. S720 after 6 pm.
ONE SITE FOR SALE, in Cedar Hiil
Cemetery; reasonable. Call FIR. 1910
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WILLIAM = The Associa

ton of the Oldest Inhabitants
of the District of Columbia
announces the death of our
late associate, WILLIAM z.
MATTIGLY. on Sunday. Oc-
tober 8. 1852. Interuent on
Wednesday. October 8, at st.
lurch Cemetery. Pomfret. Md.
ESSE C. SUTER. President.
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PROCTOR, ROGER FRANK. Departed thi

life en- Wedresday, October s. 1852, at
Gallinger hospital ROGER FRANK
Md, beloved husband of Mary Aline Proc
tor. devoted father Of Roger. Jean, Helen.
Blanche, Cecilia. Frank and Anthony
Proctor. He also leaves to mourn his
passing three brothers, Reid. William and
Anthony Proctor; four half-brothers. four
half-sisters and other relatives and
friends. Notice Of funeral later. Ar
rangements by the John T. Rhines & Co.
Funeral Home. 901 3rd st. s.w.
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PITTLE. MORRIS n. on TUESDAY, Octo-
Der 7, 1852, at his residence. 1927 l4th
st. NV. MORRIS H. PITTLE, beloved
husband of Esther Pittle and devoted ia
ther of Mrs. Lillian Norris and Herbert
Pittle. He also is survived by q sister.
Philip Simon. Maurice and Louis Pittle.
Funeral services at the Bernard Danzan-
sky g. Son Funeral Home. 350l i4th st,
noon. interment Tifereth Israel Gene
terry new.
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WOOD, PFC. THOMAS e. In lovins
memory Of our beloved son
and brother, Pfc. THOMAS Z.
~ WOOD, who passed away seven
~ years ago today. October 3.
1945. on Okinawa.
Let us say he is lust away,
He will live forever In our hearts.
THE FAMILY,
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8, DOG, az his resldence, OH I3th Sc:
NV, ISAAC MILLER, beloved husband of
Mrs. Goldie Miller and devoted father of
Mrs Harry Brandt and Samuel Miller.
He also is survived by a sister. Mrs.
Martha Schmidt; two grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren. Funeral serv-
ices at the Bernard Danzansky Il Son
Funeral Home. 1901 14th st. NV. on
Friday, October 10. ct i am. Inter
ment Ohev Sholom Cemetery. Please
omit flowers. Memorial week at 5211
18th st. NV.
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QUEEN, CAROLYN C.: On Monday. octo

QUEEN, CAKOLYN 9; On Monday; Octo.
1890 Kenilworth ave. ne, sister Of Mrs.
Tallie Ludlow and BENJAMIN H. Cooper.
aunt of Mrs. Voice E. Taylor. Mrs. Fannie
M. Burrell, Mrs Marion E. Womack. j.
Arthur and Ira H. Miles. host of other
relatives and friends also survive. After
pm. Thursday. october 8, friends may
call at FraZier's Funeral Home. $50 r. /.
ave- NV, where funeral services will be
held on Friday October 10. at 11:30 a IN.
Interment Arlington National Cemetery. 8
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MENTIONA1LE AFFAIRS
BTW'S PTA MUSICAL


cafeteria PEARL NANCE HELEN MURRY solo battle
324 NV 10th The Elite Social Club banquet at the
CALVIN Maps residence Dade Acad-
Medicine Auxiliary night of Mary Eizabeths Fla
mingo Dec IL The Sgmas for CONG. ARTHUR
MITCHELL @ here vacation Georgetes Tea Room Satur
evening still talked Metronome Award
Gillespie making
these time for preClaSsc attraction Dec. Harlem
Square The "Bop King" and trumpet is yours
THE PATTERSONS, GAVIN and MAMIE from the Is.
land City shopping so Pontiac DR. CLARENCE HOGAN
(now in U.S. Army the wife 53 Chew for birthday
Willie Mae Butch" benson sporting so Pontiac that
well with fine brown Theodore Sands DS Economic Prof
his West truman Ave motel after his mother mer
Sands Moe) It's real cozand opening The Fedora
ton Clubs will the visitors here
the Dancing food at its goth ST.
Saturday Friendly Schnley Club invites
mail Billy Schenley the Harlem
Dec. %.
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A. L. LEWIS
SCHOOL
DEDICATED

The new A. L. Lewis Elemen-
tary School in Homestead, Mr..
Sam Cohen, principal, held its
dedicatory exercises Sunday be-
fore a capacity audience in the
cafetorium of the school.
Speakers on the occasion in
cluded James T. Wilson, superin-
tendent of Dade County schools,
who paid glowing tribute to fellow
workers on the school board who
were instrumental in contribu-
ting to the planning in making
these magnificent structures a
reality in the school building
program.
Other speakers were w. G. Cog
dell, who spoke briefly on the
occasion and introduced the plat
form guests that included James
Noel, w. r. Byrd, and DR.. c. Ray
mond Van DuSen.
The highlight of the dedication
program was the story of The de-
velopment of the public school for
Negro children in Homestead, told
with the aid of pictures, song and
a dramatic skit, from 1907 to 1852.
Walter Brown, president of the
PTA, introduced fSur former
Homestead school principals. They
were Roby George, Raphu Will
Jams. Mrs. Goodman and Mrs. Es-
tene Williams.
The Miami times., 1952-11-29

Mrs. Henrietta Sweeting wishes
to thank the many friends for
their kindness to her during her
sickness. She did not know that
she had so many friends. Many
thanks for the cards, kilograms,
donations and to all those who
visited her. Special thanks to
Mrs. Emily Thomas, Mrs. Nellie
Minnis, Mrs. Marion Johnson,
Mrs. Alfronsia Birdwell, Mrs. B.
Thompson. Again l say thanks.
also thank the Independent.
Afro-American and Industrial
Insurance companies which were
very prompt in paying sick
claims. l am not we'll as yet, but
am improving nicely. My birth
day comes on November q. So
sorry that on account of my sick
ness l can't celebrate this year.
May God bless each and every
one of you.
Henrietta Sweeting
I'll NV 18th st.
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IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our dear
mother and grandmother,
MRS. CLARA NOTTAGE
who departed this life on Novem-
ber %, 1949.
Sleep on, dear mother, and take
your rest; We love you, but jesus
loves you best.
The Children
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FOR RENT

EXCELLENT CORNER store in
18-unit apartment building
down town colored section, $3.50
per week or SIS per month. Good
location for sundries, drugs, res
taurant, dry cleaning, general
new 18-unit apartment building
store. See 100 NV 14th st., then
call MIR. Marks 3-7605 or 84-5494.
N29
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In loving memory of our dear
mother and sister,
LAURA ROBINSON
who departed this life November
81, 1851.
Oh come, We disconsolate, come
ever knowing,
That earth has no sorrows
That heaven can not heal.
Saunder Gail Robinson, Dght.
Mary Russell, sister
Pauline Terez, sister
Mirnin Wells, sister
Katherine Murray, sister
David Robinson, brother
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In sad but loving memory Of
my mother,
MARGARET MACKEY CITIZENS
who departed this life November
"a, 1899.
May she rest in peace.
Wilhelmina Mackey
The Miami times., 1952-11-29

WHEN YOU DIAL 1920 (thats station
WFEC) Sunday between l and pm. the voice
emceeing the amateur hour will be my boy Rocky,
heard daily here. Theress be prizes, cash awards
and trophies. Consumer Super Market is staging
the affair World Fellowship Dinner program,
under the auspices of the Murrel Branch YWCA
Friday New % (today). Guest speaker comes from
Turkey-Mrs. Matte Pulat =. w. c. Baker will
tell you about that trip home when you hear his
latest release, II Went Back Home" Everything
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nappenS)


the bedside of his wife father in the hospital Pauline Hayes chris
daughter Cha Christ Church Thursday
Alicia Culmer he Ava offspring birthdayed Nov %
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YEAR THE 9th Blossom Classic (Mamls Verslon
has been radio and other of advertising
than previous The coming of another classic time to Greater
Miami looked with enthusiasm The coming of friends
visitors classmates and what have helps make the affair
memorable each On this Rats big eleven will
see some OF the fine products our local schools JOHN SANDS
rugged Miami the offensive the
Raers in 81 and cnch continue this role potential
ALI American AKIN "Mr. Cool" HEPBURN probably in
class himself product
Famcee senior threw touchdown for the Raers 81
five against North Carolina College te 81 Classic He
ceent target Train Irwin who took five of his I'D heaves last
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FOR SALE

10TH the business section Of
Hialeah, 23rd street. Write Olive
Ware, 14200 Pinkston Drive,
Richmond Heights.
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PRE-CLASSlC HILITES
THIS TOWN is uoln

THIS TOWN is going make your Classic
happy Bill Davis Rockand Palace stella floor show along
with Alec Stephens band The Harlem will be in full
swing DIZZY GESPIES sponsored by
alumni Cafe Society," the mite where Jimmie Salt
Pork Reeves has plenty Offer will have full evening Of calypso
Frat sorerieS their house parties warming already
time this you will be enjoy
the gala planned visitors local lads andlassies
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Prosecution Refused
In Alleged knockdown
BY Troopers Car

The Corporation Counsel's Office
yesterday refused to press charges
against a Maryland State trooper.
accused Of hitting man with
his patrol car on December IL. as
he started in pursuit of escaping
holdup men,.
Assistant Corporation Counsel
Clark r. King declared. after a
hearing, there was no evidence
that Trooper Robert L. knights
car ever came into contact with
william r. Ellery. jr., a Capital
Transit Co. bus driver.
Bus Driver Testifies.
Mr.. Ellery, "a. of 231, Missouri
avenue NV. testified that the
officer. whose car was parked at
Division and Eastern avenues and
Sheriff road NE. refused to move
to allow the bus to turn around at
the end Of its route. The patrol
car was part Of q road block.
The irate bus driver accused
Trooper Knight Of striking him
with his vehicle after he had left
his bus to insist that the officer
move. He also accused him Of
acting as though he were drunk
and Of showing no concern over
the accident.
However, the officers attorney,
Cyril 8. Lawrence, produced wit
nesses from the Prince Georges
County police and the Metropoli-
tan Police Accident Investigation
Unit, who testified that Trooper
Knight was sober.
Suspects Got Away.
Officer Knight himself declared
Mr.. Ellery's accusations prevented
him from leaving the scene and
proceeding to another point to
block off the George Palmer High
way, where a Prince Georges
County police car was chasing a
group of suspects.
1.-THE holdup men got away" he
said. 1T may have been because
I was held up"
Seen Falling to Road.
Witnesses testified at the hear
ing that Mr.. Ellery was actually
seen falling to the road near the
troopers car. However. nobody
could testify he actually saw an
accident.
Police declared no dust had
been brushed off the troopers
vehicle at the point MIR. Ellery
claimed he was struck.