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Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-05-13
Air Spoilers to
Be on Duty Full
24-hour Stretch

Ohio's vast work of Civilian Air
craft Spoilers are to be ordered
to round the clock duty May 1t,
according to c. L. Hunter, North
Main Street, supervisor of the
local post mo reason was given"
Mr.. Hunter stated
The move is part of new step
ped up preparedness program to
prevent a sneak attack on the
United States. More than 600
posts around the state will be
manned night and day by Ohio
Civil Defense volunteers.
In order to bring the local post
up to full strength, the local MEM
bers of the Junior Chamber of
Commerce at their meeting Thurs
day night, voted to offer their ser
vices to the post. The Jaycees are
to be commended for their patrio-
tic action, Mr.. Hunter stated.
The London post has had
group of Is who have been par
ticipating in exercises for over a
year in order TO be able TO train
others and they will welcome new
additions to their membership.
Ralph Deyo, Garfield Avenue,
who is chief observer, will work
with a committee headed by
George Langen of the Jaycees to
make out a schedule of shifts 50
that no person will have to be on
the job more than two to four
hours per week In arranging this
schedule shifts will be slated so
that volunteer spotting will not
interfere with observers daily jobs
or other obligations.
The post, located on North Main
Street, affords excellent aerial
surveillance of the area in and
around London.
Lilly Chapel and South Solon
have similar posts. Both report
their findings to the Columbus
Filter Center and are in close
touch with Lockbourne Air Force
Base where jet interceptor planes
are ready to take off at mo-
ment's notice if enemy planes ap-
proach the area.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-05-13
Mrs. Glenn K.
Anderson Dies

Mrs. Glenn X. Anderson, 45, the
former Mary Evelyn Jenkins
daughter of the late Thomas C.
and Florence Harper jenkins. for
n,er London residents, died May
8 at her home on Route 664 near
Old Mans Cave.
"A native of Mansfield, her
father was superintendent of
Mansfield Reformatory and the
London Prison Farm for "a years.
During that time Mrs. Anderson
served for a number of years as
his secretary.
She attended the University of
Alabama, Ohio State University
and Western College for Women
at Oxford. She was also a grad
uate of secretarial school at
Ashland. While attending the Uni
versity of Alabama, she was a
member of DeHa Delta Delta sor-
ority. A member. of First Presby-
terian Church in Logan, she was
also former meriber of Viole.
Grange at Pickerington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson resided
i'm Basil and Columbus and after
moving from Columbus 21s years
ago. had resided on the former
John Heigle farm near Old Mans
Cave.
Other than her husband, she is
survived by brother, Thomas
Eldon Jenkins of FIT. Worth, Texas
and a number of other relatives.
Funeral services were In Logar
and interment at McConnellsville
Cemetery, McConnellsville, Ohio.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-05-13
Community Band
Elects Officers

Officers of the Madison County
Community Band were recently
elected. They are: Leroy Roude-
bush, president; Alfred Scheiderer,
Milford Center, vice president;
Elizabeth Coleman. Sedalia, secre-
tary; Stanley Johnson, treasurer;
Lee Thomas, librarian; Donald
Thibaut, property manager: Eitel
Friedrich. business manager; De-
Witt Simon, Plain City, and VII
liam Morris, London, representa-
tives-at-large.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-05-13
Expense Accounts
Due May 10Th

Candidates at the May 6 Pri-
mary are reminded that they are
required by law to file statements
of receipts and expenditures with
the Madison County Board of
Elections. Deadline is 6:30 pm.
Friday, May 16.
The law applies also to those
who had no expenditures. Legal
forms will be furnished by the
Board and Mrs. Gertrude Gist,
Clerk, will be in the office each
afternoon from ! to 4 pm.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-05-13
PinbaN Machine
Operator Held

Edward Eddie" Nyrop, "a,
Columbus pinball machine distri-
butor, was bound over to the
Madison County Grand Jury on
a charge of grand larceny in
Justice Gerald Baynes court
Thursday. He is held in the coun-
ty jail in lieu of $500 bond.
Nyrop, who was arrested Wed
nesday, has been operating a bust
ness for placing the machines, and
is accused of removing the two
machines which belonged to an
other operator, taking them to Co.
lumbus and returning one slightly
altered to the London VFW club,
according to Sheriff Bidwel.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-05-13
Cole To Address
Rotary Club Here

John d. Cole of the Cole, Layer,
Trumble Company of Dayton. viii
speak at the luncheon meeting OF
London Rotary Club. Thursday
May Is.
His topic viii be How the tax
equalization program will affect
the average tax payer"
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-05-13
SIagle Released
From the Navy

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Slagle have
word that their son, Radioman
Third Glass William A. Slagle
U.S.N. has received his discharge
from active duty with the U. S.
Navy. He enlisted in 1948 and
served 16 months aboard the USS-
LST-898 in Korea and Hawaii,
later returning to the Naval Sta
ton in San Diego. He and his wife
are residing in San Diego, Calf.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-05-13
Cornell Funeral
Sunday 2. P. M.

Funeral services for Edward
Cornell, IA, who was stricken with
a heart attack at his home on
South Street, and died in local
physicians office Thursday after
noon. were conducted at the Lux
ems Funeral Home Sunday at 2
pm. with the Rev Bennett Of
ficiating. Interment in Lafayette
Cemetery.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-05-13
SERIOUSLY ILL

Mrs. Rea Chenoweth, North
Main Street, has received word
that her niece, Mrs. Dwight B.
Billings of Wellesley Hills, Mass,
is seriously i'll of heart ailment
in Newton Center Hospital, New
ton Center, Mass.
Mrs. Billings is the former Miss
Constance Williams, daughter of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. L. H. Will
liams of London.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-05-13
SUFFERS HEART ATTACK

Mrs. Minnie Brown, 1876 North
Oak Street, is confined to her bed
as the result of heart attack. Her
daughter. Mrs. Irene Burren of
Muskegee. oklshema, has come to
London to be with her mQthers
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-05-13
ANNOUNCE BIRTH

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A. Brill an
nounce the birth of a daughter,
Rose Marie, at Mt. Carmel Hos
pital, Saturday, May 10. The baby
weighed six pounds and nine
ounces.
The grandparents are Mr.. and
Mrs. Oliver Brill, London, r. d.
No. l and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Schuer, West Jefferson, r. d. No.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-05-13
ENTERS HOSPITAL

Miss Joan Loney. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. William Loney, en-
tered Grant Hospital School of
Nursing, Monday. May IL. She is
a former employee at Fettrows'
Village. east of London.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-05-13
DAUGHTER BORN

Mr.. and Mrs. George Dewey of
Leesburg, announce the birth of a
daughter in Grant Hospital, Co.
lumbus. Monday. Mrs. Dewey is
the former Jane Schlechty, daugh-
ter of Postmaster and Mrs. C. c..
North Oak Street.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-05-13
IN HOSPITAL

Sally Dwyer. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Dwyer, Elm Street.
was taken to Children's Hospital
Sunday for observation and treat
fiient. naoI
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-05-13
IN HOSPITAL

Mrs. John E. Harper. London
GeorgesvilleoR oR04GoisA patient In
Mt. Carmel Hosphaam 1eh dti" q
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-05-13
IN HOSPITAL

IN HOSPITAL
Mrs. G. G. Schlechty, North
Oak Street, has entered Grant
Hospital for observation and
treatment. S
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1952-05-13
Weather

Rather cloudy. preceded by
scattered light showers e0sf
portion. Highest foday S.
50. Fair tonight. lowest 40
IS. "Wednesday fair and
warmer.
Evening star., 1952-07-08
Judge See Disqua|ifies Self
In Bethesda Dog Fight Case

Bethesda (Md.) Trial Magis-
trate Oscar j. See yesterday dis
qualified himself to hear a case
involving a charge of permitting
a vicious dog to run loose brought
against a Bethesda builder.
Defendant in the case is Edwin
Jacobson, of the 5100 block Of
Edgemoor lane. Mr.. Jacobson is
the owner of two dogs, Duke, a
boxer. and Musky, a Norwegian
elk hound.
Mr.. Jacobson's dogs were ac-
cused Of attacking another boxer
owned by Mrs. r. j. Folliard, Of
the $500 block of Edgemoor lane.
Mrs. Folliard charged the dogs
with ganging up on her own pet
and injuring him so seriously he
had to be hospitalized.
Jude See told the court his
own English setter. recently had
been attacked and injured by
other dogs and he feared he could
not be. impartial in the matter.
Judge See transferred the case
to the Silver Spring Police Court
where it will be heard at pm.
July %.
Evening star., 1952-07-08
5 Gambler Suspects
Indicted on Contempt
OF Congress Charges

A District grand jury today in
|dicted five suspected gamblers on
contempt of Congress charges
stemming from their refusal to
answer certain questions put to
them by the Kefauver Crime In
vestigating Committee last year
Those indicted are Joseph Seal
leat, 40, Hazleton. Pa: Julius
Baltimore Blinky) Fink, SIS
Baltimore; Abraham Minker, So
and his brother, Isadore Minker
both of Reading. Pa; and Alex
Fudefnar1. said to be q nephew oi
the Minker's. of Reading.
Scalleat had declined to reveal
what business he was in and re-
fused to submit books and records
Fink had refused to describe his
business and declined answers tc
other questions. Abraham Minkel
had refused to say whether hi
was acquainted with racketeers
Frank Costello, Owney Madder
and Mig Rosen among other ques.
tionS.
Fudeman had refused to reveal
his business. Isadore Minker hac
refused to tell his age and de-
Iclined to say If he knew thai
Costello had slot machine inter.
ests in Reading.
The Minkers operate realt,
company and food and produce
markets in Reading.
The grand jury ignored con.
tempt charges against Patrick j
Size, SO. of Scranton. Pa. Size hac
declined to answer certain ques.
tions put by the Kefauver Com.
mittee. One of the questions was
Have you engaged in any legi.
innate occupation in the last 2(
lyears?"
Four other persons were indicted
on lottery charges, and one or
charges of selling heroin.
Evening star., 1952-07-08
Another Old Lotus Seed
In Bloom al KeniIworth

The second Indian Lotus seed
of 952 AID. vintage was in bloom
today at Kenilworth Aquatic
Gardens.
It blossomed yesterday morn
ing.a Because of cloudy weather
it was still around today.
The first Of the 1,000-year-old
seeds opened June 80 into a ma
genta bloom, a year ahead of
schedule. The second of the fiow-
|ers Is a slightly lighter pink, Ma
tional Capital Park officials re-
ported. It is standing in sod in
Is inches of water in a lily pond
at the gardens. The first Indian
Lotus that bloomed is beside it
but minus petals.
The two seeds were found in
Southern Manchuria early in 1851.
Until late last year the seeds were
thought to have been sc, 900 years
old. A carbon test at the Uni
|versity of. Chicago, however. sub
tracted $4,000 years from the
seeds lives. .
Evening star., 1952-07-08
FIoxer, Left-Wing Union Head,
Indicted on Contempt Charge
President of UPWA
Refused Congress
Demand for Dutu

A Federal grand jury here to-
day indicted Abram Flaxer, presi-
dent of the Communist dominated
United Public Workers of America,
on charges of contempt Of Con-
gress.
Mr.. Flaxer was charged with re-
fusing to produce records for the
Senate Internal Security subcom-
mittee.
Several months ago the group
headed by Senator McCarran
Democrat. of Nevada eliminated
it's investigation of the UPWA by
labelling it Communist-controlleo
for more than 13 years.
Refused to Produce Data.
During committee hearings, Mr.
Flaxer refused to produce docu-
ments requested by the group and
also refused to tell the committee
whether he was a Communist. He
refused to answer the latter ques-
ton on the grounds that to answer
might tend to incriminate him
He claimed his privilege under the
Constitution not to answer the
question.
Mr.. Flaxer's indictment IS the
latest development in UPWA's
stormy career since its inception
as a union of State, county, mu-
nic1pal and Federal employees.
Prior to 1945. Mr.. Flaxer headed
the State, County and Municipal
Workers Union, CIO. In 1945, Mr..
Flaxer's group combined with the
United Federal Workers and
formed the present UPWA organ
ization.
Condemned U. S. Policy.
Almost from it's inception,
UPWA was exposed as left
wing group. At it's opening con-
vention, it adopted a resolution
condemning the foreign policy of
the United States and Great Brit
ain and urging a friendlier atti-
+tude toward the Soviet Union.
It's pro-Communist antics led
to the unions expulsion from the
CIO several years ago.
At the height of its power,
UPWA had more than 10000
members, about $4,000 in the
Federal service. The adverse
publicity, however. soon depleted
UPWA's membership. In testify
ing before the McCarran group
several months ago, Mr.. Flaxel
said his unions membership
totaled $4,000, of which 5 pei
cent were Federal employees.
Evening star., 1952-07-08
Auto Firm Paid
Fees toLt. Wolf,
|WitnessSays
Dealer Tells Court
Thut Police Officer
Found Customers
By jones J. CuIIinone

1t. Jacob Wolf, head of the
police automobile squad, today was
described as bird dog" who was
paid several hundred dollars for
finding customers for a local auto.
mobile firm.
This testimony was given by
Louis Frey, secretary-treasurer of
the Arcade Pontiac Co., as the
trial of the veteran police official
on charges of engaging in postwar
gray market deals opened at police
headquarters.
1t. Wolf, veteran of 80 years.
service, is being tried by civilian
board of three attorneys selected
by the District Bar Association.
Sale of 18 Cars Charged.
He is charged with operating as
a dealer in used cars without a
license from 1916 through l949.
Eight specifications alleged that
he bought and sold 10 cars "for
purposes of profit and gain" dur
ing the period. His operations
were exposed by the Senate Dis
trict Crime subcommittee.
Mr.. Frey testified that 1t. Wolf
was able to obtain scarce new cars
in 1946 within two months after
he ordered them. although John
Q. Public had to wait four to six
months" before obtaining delivery
of a new car.
In May. 1916, 1t. Wolf obtained
new Pontiac coupe which had a
list price of $1.4O4, Mr.. Frey testi-
ned. He said 1t. Wolf made a
down payment of $1,000 and the
Following day deposited a $400
Arcade Pontiac check which he
had received as commission for
1nding customers eight cars.
Received Commissions.
"He was bird dog for u.s." Mr..
Frey testified, "and we paid him
the usual commission for bringing
IN people TO whom we sold cars"
Mr.. Frey said 1t. Wolf was given
super priority in obtaining new
cars because he had been a Gus
toner Of the firm since 1887; he
was friend of Jack Blank, presi-
dent of the firm. and because he
was a city official"
I'VE tried to take care of all
city officials" Mr.. Fry said. I'VE
wanted to see them drive Pom.
tiacs."
Among the 20 or more witnesses
waiting to testify are Arnold Bau-
man, crime subcommittee counsel,
and Harold Solomon, associate
counsel.
Evening star., 1952-07-08
District Can Reorganize
AS Planned, Donohue Say.

Commissioner j. Joseph Dono-
hue told reporters today he thinks
the District will be able to go
ahead with full reorganization
plans, even though Congress failed
to authorize a requested 100000
to get the plan under way.
Mr.. Donohue said he thinks the
money can be scraped together
from existing District funds. He
said more definite plans could
probably be announced in about a
week.
The reorganization schedule calls
for appointment of an admins
traitor. and director of personnel
and Of management. Mr.. Dono.
hue said the city heads have al
ready discussed classifications o1
these jobs with Civil Service of.
ficialS.
Evening star., 1952-07-08

lof cases. Mr.. Laughlin hesitated
then declared:
"Your honor, there is a radio
program I'd like to hear this after
Inoon."
"Oh. you mean the convention?'
beamed Judge Scott.
Mr.. Laughlin NODDED. and asked
for q, three-week continuance. As
|Sistant United States Attorney
Paul F. Leonard had no objec-
ton, and neither did Judge Scott
NOR Turner. who is also under in
|dictment charging narcotics con-
|spiracy.
The weapons hearing was set
for July 20. which should put II
safely past the Democratic Ma
ltional Convention also.
Evening star., 1952-07-08
Mons Body Is Found
With Marks on Head

Police are investigating the
death of william. Stratton. 70,
colored, of 2713 P street NV,
who was found dead early today
at his home.
Officers said there were marks
ion his head. A post-mortem exami-
nation was ordered to determine
the cause of death. A lookout was
sent out for a 63-year-old boardeI
who is missing from the home.
Evening star., 1952-07-08
Free Star Movies
Playground Film
Program for Tonight

Programs presented through
the cooperation of the District.
Arlington County. Prince Georges
County and Montgomery Recrea-
ton Departments and the Film
Center of Washington:
Washington, at Dusk.
Lafayette, Oliver street and
Broad Branch road NV.
Twin Oaks, Fourteenth and Tay.
lor streets NV.
Turkey Thicket. Tenth street
and Michigan avenue NE.
Sousa, Thirty-seventh street
and Ely place Sc.
Jefferson, Eighth and H streets
|S.W.
Hillcrest, Thirty-second and
Denver streets Sc.
Parkyiew. Otis and Warder
streets NV.
Bundy, 429 o street NV.
Smothers. Forty-fourth street
and Washington place NE.
Barry Farms. 1890 Sumner road
S.E.
Prince Georges County, $3.50 PM.
Green Meadows Playground.
Sligo Park road.
Montgomery County, at Dusk.
Pinecrest Recreation Center, st.
Lawerance drive, Four Corners.
Forest Grove Elementary School,
9805 Dameron drive. Silver Spring.
Evening star., 1952-07-08
Capt. Mcdonald Promoted
To Battalion Chiefs S Post

Capt. John I. Mcdonald was to-
day promoted to be a battalion
chief in the Fire Department at q
salary of $7,311.23 a year. He sue
tceeds Battalion Chief w. A. Weber
who retired July l..
The Commissioners also ap-
proved the promotions of 1t. Ev-
lerett T. Haas to be captain. and
Sergt. Charles j. Clarke to lieu
tenant, succeeding Mr.. Haas.
Other promotions in the Fire
Department on account of retire
ments were Sergt. William C.
Boiseau, promoted to lieutenant
succeeding A. &. Cronk, retired;
lSergt. Delmar S. Taylor. promoted
to lieutenant succeeding H. o
wheeler, retired.
Evening star., 1952-07-08
Church Thieves Get 81,
miss $1,000 in Sofe

Thieves who broke into the
Galbraith A. M. E. Zionist Church
early today escaped with 81, but
missed $4,000 in a safe, police
reported.
Detectives said the lavatory
window of the church. 1141 Sixth
street NV, had been forced open
and the money taken from the
office. The thieves attempted to
pry open the safe but failed.
Evening star., 1952-07-08
Housing Authority
TO Give Statement on
Segregation Policy

The National Capital Housing
Authority is about to issue a state
ment regarding its segregation
policy.
Members of the authority would
not comment on reports that seq
regation would be ended in new
low-rent public housing, but it was
admitted that some statement is
expected in day or two.
John Ihlder. executive director
OF the housing authority. refused
to confirm or deny the report.
Minds Not Made Up.
The. board members, he said
''have not made up their minds as
to what they should say, and ]
can't comment"
At present, public housing is
separated by projects as to white
or colored occupancy.
Low-rent housing projects un-
der the authority which are under
construction or planned include
these:
Under construction, with 34e
units, are the Stanton Dwellings
at Alabama avenue and Stanton
road Sc, planned for Negroes
Occupancy is expected to begin
in the fall.
256 Unit Started.
Getting started is a 256-unit
addition to Highland Dwellings
white housing project at Ninth
street and Wheeler road Sc.
Planned for 391 units for Ne
groes is a project near Fifty sixth
and East Capitol streets NE.
Planned for $50 units in the
Lily Ponds section, Kenilworth, is
8 white project.
Evening star., 1952-07-08
Court Defers Catfish Hearing;
All Aqree 7V Show Comes First

The Republican National Con.
|vention in Chicago has injected
itself into the affairs of Randolph
(Catfish) Turner, reputed mar
1cotics ringleader here.
Turner, colored, appeared In
Municipal Court today on charges
|of carrying a deadly weapon. His
attorney, James j. Laughlin, asked
ior hearing on motion to sup
lpress evidence in the case.
Police said they found a loaded
pistol in the glove compartment
|of Turner's automobile when he
WAS arrested on a dope charge last
MAY.
Judge Almond w. Scott said the
hearing would be held this after
lnoon, after the regular calendar
Evening star., 1952-07-08
Flanagan Thanks
Truman for Naming
Him to PUG Again

Chairman James H. Flana-
gan, who was recently reap
pointed to the Public Utilities
Commission, called at the
White House today to thank
President Truman for naming
him for another term.
Chairman Flanagan recalled
that this is the fifth time he
has been named to the COM
mission, which he joined in
l942.
Evening star., 1952-07-08
Two Are Reoppointed
To D. c. Electrical Bourd

The Commissioners today ap-
proved reappointment of two
members Of the electrical exam
ing board for a period of two
years.
They are Lewis c. Palmer, 908
Madison street NV, principal
member, and Harry r. Mullen,
913 E street NV. as alternate
member. The terms of both these
men expired June 30.
Evening star., 1952-07-08
Donohue Proposes
ST. EIizabeths Ward
In Ga||inger Fight

Commissioner F. Joseph Dono.
hue believes much of the criticism
directed against the handling o1
mentally i'll at Gallinger Hospital
could be overcome by having the
District setting up ward at St
Elizabeths Hospital.
Mr.. Donohue made this state
ment yesterday. He was discuss
ing the present situation. in which
two bosses. DR.. Joseph L. Gilbert
District alienist, and DR.. Ger.
hart j. Gordon, now chief Of Gal
fingers psychiatric division. are
engaged in a legal tangle.
Clash Over Authority.
DR.. Gilbert, according to DR.
Daniel L. Seckinger. District
health director, claims authority
over all mental cases sent by the
courts and those brought in by
police. DR.. Gordon complains he
has no say over the fate of a ma
jority of his patients.
Commissioner Renah F. Cana.
lier, who now has jurisdiction ovel
the Health Department and Gal.
|linger Hospital, said there is M
reason why there should be sucf
a condition. He said he has or.
|dered Corporation Counsel Vernon
E. West and Victor A. Howard
secretary of the District Personne
Board. to expedite a decision set.
ting out the work of both doctors
Task Assigned to Gray.
The situation was brought tx
Commissioner Camalier's atten.
ton last week. DR.. Seckinger, Al
that time, asked the corporation
counsel to define the duties of tn,
two physicians in reference to tn,
care of persons under treatment
in Gallinger's psychiatric ward,
and the temporary transfer O.
such persons to st. Elizabeth,
Hospital.
Chester H. Gray. principal as
siStant corporation counsel, ha'
been given the task of seeking ,
solution. He said he will inter.
view the key figures in the con.
troverSy and render an opinion
to the Commissioners as to wheth'
er they can make changes withir
the framework of the present law
Evening star., 1952-07-08

lis S feet Z inches tall and weighs
100 pounds. She is a native OF
New Orleans. Mr.. Collier said
they have been married three
years.
The Missing Persons Bureau
broadcast a lookout for Mrs. Col
|lier.
Mr.. Collier said that except for
what she was wearing the day she
disappeared, none Of her clothing
is missing.