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Evening star., 1953-02-27
MOTOR TRAVEL
REPAIRS AND SERVICE

ADDTTIONS-Dormers. recreation
rms: compl. carpentry; kits. re-
modelled. 8 yrs. to pay. JU. 6-723l.
remodeline. repairing
and interior painting. No Job too
small for careful consideration.
AhHfrff6Nsa ETef rffs6tNiRatfsr S4 giSSSS9e hoo&s
all kinds Of repairing and service;
painting; free estimates. Call any
time, BRUCE LEE, JU. 7-6619. II
ATTlCS AND P0RCHES,
rscr: rms, alterations of al kinds:
III ] don't estimate. we both lose. "
D. A. BUTLER, DE. 2-72S7. %
Everything from basement to attic.
Build on extra rooms. porches in
closed. recreation rms. roofs raised
for attic expansion. garages, drive.
ways. FILA financing with 3 yrs. to
pay. CALL NOW, TODAY. FOR A
FREE ESTIMATE. GRIFFIN CON-
TRACTORS. JU. S-2041. II
ADDITIONS
Repairs. cellar to roof and business
remodeiing, 25 yrs exper.: terms.
PnpT (snOnMAN Wn R.OQRR
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trim, Worn 8 times. Size 80. $50
20, Or 6Ntc best Oftsr; c;JEs,2 JE e-5g34: , -27
$3.50 cash; For Institution or once
COUCH. Pullman, makes into doubl,
bed; attractive slip covers. S65
EN-. s-s59o at Westchester A4SSts
CRIB, youth bed. natural I'm. and
offer; win deliver. JE. 3-3361. Il
DAVENPORT for sale, 3 sectional
SSSl %Sdern; hE EEay; E1sys5aEp' perfect condition %
GOOD cond... $50 $50 t' for both; 2 sets
springs and mattresses, twin, $40
set; s4-size spring and mattress.
SO; SGsegg ggool beige rug 9xl1. $40. IA.
"DEHUMIDIFIERS"
New 1853 models in factory sealed
cartons, for cash buyers. Sl05.
ave. at W st. NV, HU. 3-4S00.
DIAMOND RING, 1:3O cts, 8
monds, platinum setting; Weekdays
after 8 Pm. OV. 3.3965. l.
D1AMOND KIM, nearly carat Dlue
diamond, 5000 JU. 5-0312. .
DIAMOND RING, registered Keep
sake. 70-pt. diamond with 3 pts on
either side, white gold: appraised
$3.50 Sacrifice. $500. JE. 3-7946.
DIAMONDS. lady,s s4-c,. blue white.
$3.50; mans % ct. perfect cut.
$225; mans ct, heavy mtg.
$275; mans Ia cts. beautiful
color, modern We. mtg. $3.50;
lady's 2 cts. maruuise cut. . won
derful buy. plat diamond mtg.
S475; lady's ga ct. emerald cut,
bazuette mtg. S475; mans 2 cts.
out Of pawn. S525; lady's 81 ct.
emerald cut. $1,000. LIVINGSTON
a. CO.. 1923 II st. NV. NE. S-5268,
DINING RIM. sET-Almost new. wal
DINING ROOM SUITE. mahogany.
Duncan Phyfe table, buffet, 8 chairs;
S15. LO. 5-O3I3.
DINING SET, mahoR.. q pcs, S175;
vanity, dresser. chest and bed. &45.
EN-. 3-1250 after 6 pm. IL
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BUILDINGS
1897 1-story buildings.
Can be moved. Bath and kitchen
equipment complete. To inspect
ACE WRECKING
COMPANY
LU. 4-ObUO

LII. 4-UOUO ~
CAMERA-Bolsey-B-2, case, dash
gun, filters. loader, screen. 37X50
protector, delayed timer. Like new
S135. 10. 2-7035. 1"
CAMERAzContact lila, new f.2
Sonnar; Ebuilt-in exposure meter;
case; retail $500, sac. ss45. Wo.
chains (3) club, foam rubber cush-
ion, sets of slip covers; Lawson
and hanback,, both like new. WA.
CHANDELIER, C love seat. tables. desk,
Adams mirror, coffee table, Nielsen.
CHEST OF DRAWERS. mahoE.; brass
inlay; antique style; approx. It.
high. 4 #. wide; handsome. JE,
CLOCK. grandfather. pine; a very
early one. WO. 6-4134. -2S
CLARINET-Hardly used. Selmer-
Barber. 500; 2 corner cabinets, SO
each. OIL. 4-2410. Il
CLOTHING; ladies 1914. fine quail
CLOTHING-Ladies' suits 10); silk
dresses (5). sizes 1919; blouses,
size "a; shoes, 4h-5; white wool "a
length coat; also silk comforts.
3 pr. satin drapes, set lady's golf
clubs. mans leather travelling bag,
I efar1 fah hla EAH -
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TYPISTS
Experienced
Immediate Openings
Frequent Raises
Opportunities
For
Advancement
T-Hour Day-5-Day Week
Age 1870
CALL STERLING 3-6S11

TYPIST-CLERK-We have an open
ing for typist;clerk in large
good typist. accurate at figures. with
some knowledge of bookkeeping
Excellent working conditions. pleas
ant surroundings in an air-condi-
toned nTSa Sfaes svMGir See Mrsi McPUnnsll eD4%a
WAITRESS, white; good salary;
closed on Saturday; food experience.
TORONTO RESTAURANT, Corner
of Goth and st. NV. -27
WANTED; must be ex-
ing. Excellent tips and working
conditions; straight shift. Apply
Ell MEXICO. 2603 Connecticut ave.
:, OAEE0 a
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ELECTRICAL
G49GS 4O4\621
Repairs, new work. remodeling.
Ii. 3-3661

FENCE-Galvanized chain. link; aI
tion. Get the best for less. No dowr
payment, SO months to pay. Phone
u 4-45SS: evenings and Sunday
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CLERICAL, part time evenings and
Sun, knowledge of monitor board,
good salary and meals. Apply ALLIES
INN, 1903 New York ave. NV.
MA. S-O523. Il
CLERK. for work in drug and cos
metic departments: salary plus COM
mission: must be experienced; pleas
ant working conditions. Apply
SCHWARTZ PHARMACY 100
Conn. ave. 3
CLERK, for drug and cosmetic; part
time; good hours and cay. apply
in person, SCHULTZ PHARMACY.
1892 Columbia rd. NV. -2S
CLERKS, exper. for dry clean. store.
Apply RHODE ISLAND CLEANERS.
CLERK in collection dept, tipping
nee; 5-day week Apply Mr.. Dublin.
PHILLIPS, INC. 937 F st. NV.
2nd floor II
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CHILD CARE
SITUATIONS. MEN

ACCOUNTANT. CPA. with wide ex-
taxes, desires position. Box 15-A,
AcSCsoUNTANT-sTAr1sr1c1AN-1Ex- Ex-
perienced accountant, Of proven
othea mas
stable young family man; wants
Washington. d. c., situation Offering
ADEQUATE present salary. as well as
encouraging prospects for future.
auGi0fS auiry Box 4s5oxi 5o5maSiSn Star. upon nas
STUDENT desires SAT-
nrday employment for experience.
frst-class license, now
employed, wants. chief Job, supervis-
man Familiar all phases engineer
ing and air-conditioning. Expert
eenssed marine engineer. Phone 10.
MAN, 's7. veteran. BA degree. desires
asst assist xoa ADMIN; aH at,S or allied position
Observation-Disclosures full-time en-
ployment on SATURDAY and Sunday
S0Tk pm as Cal P0Ef1F IL. 14szi = szinins after
MEN AVAILABLE NOW
For employment. odd Jobs, yard work
wall washing carpentry. house.
cleaning etc SALVATION ARMY
Harbor Lights Corp. Me S-4532
RECORDING ARTIST - Requesting
studio work. Phone Ii 3-8276.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. clerk,
typist: experienced: now available.
Box 492-X. Star or DU. 7-9413
YOUNG MAN. colored. desires BART
time work after $50. 10. c-93S1.
WOULD LIKE HOME for myself and
dog for services anywhere in Md.
WALTER MARKS. co Shatensten
Bros. Mitchellville. Md. Cedar 1894.
HIGH SCHOOL INDUSTRIAL ARTS
teacher wants part-time Job for
ewes. and Sats. Box 475-X. Star.
WANT TO HELP overworked bkpr. or
accountant. Wharton grad: 20 yrs.
exper.; 81 hour. NO 1865.
COLLEGE GRAD. 30, family man,
varied sales. once background, de-
sireS permanent connection with
ENGTNEERr ESEGTsna blrn RraGRICtLfuRisr TE would
like to work in research labora-
tory: speaks Czech. Russian, Ger
man, little English. Box 45a.x.
AGGRESSIVE YOUNG family man,
Jewish: desires lob with q future.
Box 254-Z. Star.
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THE EVENING STAR
CLERK -TYPIST
PAYROLL

Young woman 2l-I5 yrs OF age who
enjoys working with figures: reason
able typine speed and legible hand.
writing are REQUIRED 5-day 40-hr
week Apply Personnel Room
6O5 open weekdays S:30-6 and
Sat q-l No phone calls
THE EVENING STAR
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

SALESGIRL, 20-30 yrs. old; notions
wk. YARDSTIcK. 928 F st. NV.
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i step table. EN-. Z-ZOVU. Il
CLOTHING

Boys siacks. sizes 3-1o. and girls
blouses. LILO yrs. ~ price; FRIEND
SHIP GIFT SHOP, 1898 Wisconsin
ave. NV, 1913 pm, all day Sunday.
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LEDGER CLERK
1n1 Penna Ave N
MANAGER
NURSE, REGISTERED

NURSE, REGISTERED
With or without public health expert
ence; 5-day week: salary dependent
upon qualifications. Write ALEX
ANDRIA HEALTH DEPT. Il
OFFICE ASSISTANT. responsible,
neat, to answer telephone. DIS
TRICT SHADE SHOP. .l0I K st.
OFFICE CLERK. finance company
experience helpful. but not neces-
sary. Good salary. Bonus and va
cation with pay; wonderful oppor-
tunity for willing worker. HER
SONS AUTO g. APPLIANCE co,
IA o st NV -2G
PAYROLL CLERK and general cashier
for hotel work: employe benefits
plus ! meal per day; experience
with payroll records required. Apply
in person. Auditors Office. bet.
pm. and 6 pm. LEE HOUSE. 18TH
PIX OPERATOR. experienced; to
l2 shift. Apply MERIDIAN HILL
HOTEL, 10th and Euclid sts. NV.
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HElP-WOMEN
BAKERY SHOP SALES
RETuESnA MI

BETHESDA, MD.
Immediate opening; excel working
conditions, good pay. plus meals and
nylon uniforms furnished. paid va
cations. sick leave, group insurance.
employe purchase discounts.
RIM. 200. 134l G ST. NV,
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AIR COMPRESSOR, o.. g. model
with paint spray attachment; on
wheels; give away at $500. NO.
75s6693,n 6S69,nGGoGIIEHSR GoLPGHRAFr CO; co. cn72sI.r ]
unit, yrs. old; guaranteed perfect
operating condition, $3.50. Apply
sIdMUNp,s; dM rs SQ4 M 9TH St: NV. - ~
ton; Carrier, make; 2l p h.p:'
3-1511: ewes. co. 5-4750. -28
AIR CONDiTIONERS-Save Sl4Ol
Orig. $399.95; brand-new Philco
34-h.p. window air conditioners for
only $259.95! In factory cartons.
Use powerful fans now for clean,
duSt-free air. Use the cooling unit
in summer for air conditioning;
easy terms. STAR RADIO CO., 400
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PHOTOGRAPHIC SOLICITOR AND
PROOF PASSER. AID. 2-l404. -2T
POSTAL CLERK and assist in drug
store; white: no experience neces-
Sary; no nights or SUM-: l2-day
Sat and all legal holidays OFF.
Write, stating correct age and
previous work Box 474-z, Star.
REAL ESTATE SALEsWOMEN-Full
or part-time; eXper. not nee: excel
returns. Best cooperation. Call
DU. 1-3677.
SALESGIRL, exper. in coats, suits.
dresses; for Silver Spr. shop. Excel.
salary. Perm position. JU. S-1150.
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Part-Time ONCE work

Part-Tlme Once Work
Woman, between 25-40 for part
time Office work; accurate with
figures and able to do Stenographic
work; preferable one who lives in
neighborhood; approximately 4
hours daily; good wages. Apply to
SPEED & BRISCOE, New York ave.
and Bladensburg rd ne, LA. g.
44O9. WaShington. d. C. Il
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CASHIER-TYPIST

For nationally known small loan COM
pany, experience not required but
preferred. Pleasant working condi-
tions, modern employe benefits and
paid vacations. Phone MR.. HEDDEN,
JU. 5-5200. or call in person. 1910
Georgia ave-, Silver Spring. Md.
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NV. EN-. 2-4769. rs
AIR COMPRESSOR. new. for spray
or shop; 3-ft capacity: $19.50. Also
hose gauges, regulators, tanks.
GICHNER SURPLUS
25I3 NJ st. NV. EX. 3-3527.
ANTIQUE WALNUT SOFA in good
condition; horsehair covered. JU.
q-694T. i
ANTiQUES - Empire Napoleon bed,
beautiful old couch. mahogany:
marble-top mahog. wash stands: one
large mahog. dressing table: all in
fine cond. LU. 2-2066. Il
Baby Crib and Carriage Sale
Save UP to 40ee. all brands; charge
SHOP. cisi 18th st. NV. opp.
Ambassador Theater. Open daily
and Mon. and Fri. niehts.
BATHTUB. leg and built-in. new and
used. Big saving. K. & w.
PLUMBING CO.. 1649 Bennins ,rd.
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

DaINNETTE SET, solid maple; 4 chairs;
soo' orig. elost $l63. IA. 2-53O6'
DIN: SET. JR.. Z pcs, ss5: mod.
$1SO; Breakfront. S125. Lori, DU,
'-o4A7; ewes. Sum-. Wo. 6-3S69.
DINETTE TABLE. modern tweed osk,
r4 chairs S75. IA. SOTO. -27
pendale, mahog., very reasonaSieI
END tables, mahog. 773S 10th st,
DINING ROOM SUITE, o pieces
French walnut, with table pads and
leaves: SIS. IA. k-f2lS -CR
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Due to labor shortage. have extra
work; hours arranged to suit your
schedule. Phone for app't. EN-
2-2143, any day bet. 10 a.m.-12
no0n. | n m . n m -D7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-09
Mrs. Smith S Life Term
Approved, Files Sent Here
BY the Assoeioted Press

TOKYO, Feb. ga Far East
command general today approved
and sent to Washington for re-
view the life sentence Of Mrs.
Dorothy K. Smith for the knife
Staying of her colonel-husband
here last fall.
A general court martial last
month found the 40-year-old
daughter Of retired Gen. Walter
Kruger guilty Of premeditated
murder of Col. Aubrey Smith.
The record Of the trial now
goes to a military board Of the
Judge Advocate Generals Office
In Washington.
Mrs. Smith will be sent to the
United States. She has been
held in the prison ward Of an
army hospital.
The sentence was approved to-
day by Brig. Gen. o. s. Rolfe.
commanding general of Head
quarters and Service Command
Of the Far East Command.
Mrs. Smith is appealing the
verdict on grounds she was tenn
porarily insane at the time Of the
Stabbing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-09
Miss Louise {. TomIin,
Founded Women's Hotel

Miss Louise E. Tomlin, a
founder and president of the All
States Hotel, Inc, 514 Nineteenth
street NV, died Saturday in
Petersburg, Va. She was about 81.
The hotel, founded in 1928, is
a cooperative enterprise owned
and operated by women.
Miss Tomlin retired last year
after "a years of Government
service. She had been a clerk
at the Department of Defense.
A native of Chesterfield County,
Va, she moved to Washington in
1918.
Miss Tomlin is survived by two
sisters, Miss Mary c. Tomlin and
Mrs. Ernest H. TONNES, both Of
Petersburg. Services and burial
took place today at Petersburg.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-09
Paul Peter SIany, 81,
German-Bo Sculptor
By the Asseeiotsd Press

HASTINGS, Mich, Feb. g.
Paul Peter Slany, 81, a sculptor
famed for busts of Charles A.
Lindbergh and the German poet
Goethe, died here yesterday after
a short illness.
A native Of Germany, Mr..
Slany came to this country in
1929 to work on movie sets for
Paramount Studios in Hollywood.
He designed settings for 1.-THE
Vagabond King" and other films.
Returning to Germany in 1898
because of the illness of his par
ents, he was caught there by
World War II. During the war,
under commission from the Ger
man government, Mr.. Slany pre-
pared casts of monuments in his
native Hamburg. and the casts
were used later to reconstruct
statues destroyed by air raids.
Mr.. Slany and his wife re-
turned to the United States last
year and settled in Hastings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-09
Il. Clarence Morgan,
Retired Veteran Of
Police Force

1t. Clarence Morgan, 81, a re-
tired Metropolitan policeman,
died today after a long illness
at his home. 1910 Forty-first
street NV. He was a victim of
leukemia.
1t. Morgan retired from the
department last February after
nearly IS years service. He was
stationed at that time in No. 2
precinct.
A native of King George Coun-
ty, Va, he moved to the District
in 1910. Before joining the force
he had been employed as a mo-
torman with the old Washington
Railway & Electric Co.
During 1t. Morgan's long
career with the force he was
also attached to No. Z and No. 8
precincts. He served as a
mounted policeman in 1924 and
1925.
1t. Morgan was a member of
the Masonic William r. Single
ton Lodge 80.
He is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Ethel l.. Morgan; a son,
Robert Morgan, and a stepson,
Edward Bach, both of WASH
ington. and a stepdaughter, Mrs.
Mile Steele of Pittsburgh.
Services will be held at 2 pm.
Thursday at Hysong'S funeral
home, 1900 N street NV. Burial
will be at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.
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praths

WILLIAMS. BRADFORD: sR. On Thurs;
VII IEAen9EsuaTy o. l? gS1s HRR ads
wife, Mildred Williams; six daughters,
Mildred, Delores, Alfredo, Ruth, Val
erie and Philistine, and one son, Brad
becea PorteTeld Of 's ssgn casters Mie e.
and Amanda Earl Of Columbia. S. C.:
two, brothers. Charlie and Alexander
Wiliiaams; many other I,n Telstiyes and
9. friends may call at the Eugene &
lone z. Ford Funeral Home, 1918 4th
st., s.w:. where funeral services will be
held tuesday, February 10. at ] pm.
WILLIAMS, REV. WILLIAM. On satur-
SaH' FFeSMEgary T. 1859 . FEy WILLIAM
Notice Of funeral later. Arrangements
II aerai W woodlawn Cemetery. o
WILSON. SUSIE. On Friday, February
6, 1853, SUSIE WILSON Of 1905 Meade
St. ne, devoted mother Of Mrs. Mo-
three srandchildren. two ereat-grand.
SeIatiyes and friends Remains ti may sH Be-
Sievefd after pm. M43nTSday: February
Home. 614 4th st. s.w., where funeral
will be held Tuesday, February 10, at
l:30 pm, Rev F; Craig off1ciating.
WENDELL, FANNY THOMAS. On Sun
day. February 8, 1853. at her home
F 2i3 THoHs N Hsshfsdf SeloMveed
wife Of William George Yendell. mother
of Mrs. Edwin W. Coherd, sister of
Mrs. Fred Yendell. Mrs. Christopher
Bury and James g; Thomas. Remains
Funeral Home. of Robert A. Humphrey.
Bethesda. Md, where services will be
held Tuesday. February 10, at 1890
am. Interment Greenwood Union Gem
etery, Rye. N. Y.
ZNAMENACEK, MILES. On Friday,
February 6, 1853, at Suburban Hospital.
MILES zNAMENACEK. beloved hus-
band Of Gloria L. znamenacek and
father. Of Diane NJ. znamenacek. and
son of Mrs: Helen NJ. Heath: Also
survived by two sisters, Sergt. Margaret
Smith. U. 8. A., and Mrs. Frances
Ourand. Remains resting at the
Rinaldi Funeral Home, S16 II st. ne,
where services will be held on Tues
day, February 10, at / 80 pm. Inter-
ment Arlington National Cemetery. 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-09
Alexander H. RuhI,
us. Agent in Project
Al Greenbe|t, Dies

Alexander H. Ruhl, ST., who
was the Governments agent in
the negotiation and development
Of the Greenbelt (Md.) housing
project, died Saturday at his
home, 1898 Aberfoyle place NV.
He was sc.
A native Of Baltimore, he
moved to Washington in 1888 to
handle negotiations for the low
cost housing development. Mr..
Ruhl was employed as an ex-
pert realtor with the old Re-
settlement Administration.
Student at Annapolis.
Mr.. Ruhl also negotiated the
purchase of land for housing
workers at the Glenn L. Martin
airplane plant. near Baltimore,
and served as administrator
during development Of the prof.
ect.
Mr.. Ruhl attended the Naval
Academy and played quarter
back on the varsity football
team. He was within two weeks
of graduation in the class of
1910, but was forced to leave
the academy because of a heart
ailment.
He also played football at st.
Johns College, Baltimore. Mr..
Ruhl received degrees as a min
ing engineer and bachelor of
science from the Michigan Col
lege of Mines.
Before moving to the District
he was associated with the Fed
eral Land Bank in Baltimore.
Real Estate Broker.
Mr.. Ruhl later operated q real
estate brokerage business in the
Washington area. He had offices
for several years at ITO Con-
necticut avenue NV, and later
at 1911 I street NV.
Mr.. Ruhl is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Edyth E. Ruhl; four
sons. Alexander H. Ruhl, jr.,
1913 Falkland lane, Silver
Spring: Sidney D. Ruhl and
Carroll w. Ruhl, both Of the
home address, and Edbert K.
Ruhl, New York City; two broth
erS, Maj. Gen. Harry c. Ruhl,
commander of the Maryland Ma
tional Guard, and william M.
Ruhl, both of Baltimore, and
five grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 pm.
Thursday at Fort Myer Chapel.
Burial will follow at Arlington
Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-09
DR.. Robert 5. Shaw, 81,
Former College President
BY the Associated Press


EAST LANSING, Mich. Feb.
9.-Dr. Robert Sidey Shaw, 81,
president emeritus of Michigan
State College, died of a heart
attack Saturday night.
DR.. Shaw served as president
Of Michigan State from 1928
until his retirment in 1941 when
he was succeeded by his son-in-
law, DR.. John A Hannah. DR..
Hannah is now on leave from the
college to serve as Assistant Sec
rotary of Defense in charge of
manpower in Washington.
Before becoming president of
the college, DR.. Shaw served as
dean of agriculture and director
of the College Experiment Sta
ton from 1908. His foresight in
purchasing 1000 acres surround
ing the college is credited with
having been an important factor
in the development of the school.
He was born in WOODBURY.,
Ontario.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-09
Mrs. Alice ThursbY, %,
Arthur Brisbane's Sister
BY the Associated Press

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-Mrs.
Alice Brisbane Thursby, 90, sis
ter of the late Arthur Brisbane,
noted editor and newspaper COL
umnist. died yesterday in her
suite at the Hotel Sulgrave.
Mrs. Thursby arrived here re-
Gently from Charleston, S. c.,
her winter home, to receive med
ical treatment. She resided at
Williamstown, Mass, the re-
mainder of the year.
A native Of New York and a
daughter of Albert Brisbane, au-
thor and philosopher, she was
the widow of Charles Thursby,
an English engineer who died so
years ago.
= Mrs. Thursby leaves no i'm
mediate relatives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-09
Harry Hodgson, Resident
Of District Durinq Youth

Harry Hodgson, go, a former
resident of Washington, died last
Monday at his home in New
York.
Mr.. Hodgson moved to New
York from the District as a
young man. After being grad
uated from Columbia University,
he was employed as an electrical
engineer in New York.
His father, William M. Hodgson,
once had a wholesale grocery
business here.
Mr.. Hodgson is survived by a
brother, Charles Hodgson, and
three sisters, Mrs. Edward T..
Hughes, Mrs. Joseph Crzechow-
ski and Miss Eva Hodgson, all of
the Washington area
Services will be held at l pm.
tomorrow at the Lee funeral
home, Fourth street and Mas
Sachusetts avenue NE. Burial
will be at Rock Creek Cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-09
Benjamin H. Conner, IA,
International Lawyer
By the Associated Press

CYNTHIANA. KY, Feb. o.
Benjamin Howe Conner, 74-year-
old international lawyer, died I'M
expectedly Saturday night here
at the home of a sister, Mrs. AL
lie zimmerman. He had been in
i'll health for some time.
He had law offices in Paris and
New York. His Paris Office is
operated by a nephew, Richard
zimmerman Of Cynthiana.
He was a former president of
the American Chamber Of Com
merce in Paris and served one
term as Federal judge in Egypt
on appointment of the late Presi-
dent Roosevelt. He was a So
year member Of the Elks Lodge
and a Spanish-American War
veteran
Mr.. Conner had lived and
pract1ced law here since 1850.
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He lost his left arm at the
shoulder in 1947 when his car
and a truck were involved in a
sideswipe collision near his
home.
Farmer and Cattle Raiser.
He was a member of the Fau-
quier Board of Supervisors for
eight years before entering the
General Assembly in 1886.
A farmer and cattle raiser. he
served in the House of Delegates
for Is years and was a ranking
member of the House Appropri-
atoms Committee at the time Of
his retirement from the House
in 1851. He was succeeded by
Delegate Tom Frost.
Mr.. Triplett often mixed fun
with his more serious legislative
activities. In 1916 he introduced
a mo work" bill, and two years
later offered, on the occasion Of
a snowstorm, a bill to regulate
the depth of snow"
Mr.. Triplett was a member Of
the Democratic State Central
Committee and the Democratic
Executive Committee.
Native of Fauquier.
He was born in Markham,
Fauquier County, December l,
1886, and was educated at Wake
Forest College He was a Mason,
a member of the Fauquier Club,
former president of the Warren
ton Production Credit Associa-
ton and a former director of the
National Farm Loan Association
Of Fauquier County.
He is survived by his widow.
Mrs. Sadie Miller Triplett; a
daughter, Mrs. Elise T. Motley.
Templeman. Va; a granddaugh-
ter, Sarah Alice Motley; a
brother, w. w. Triplett; and a
sister. Miss Mary Foote Trip
lett, both Of Markham.
Funeral arrangements have
not been completed.