Evening Star Newspaper, April 20, 1929, Page 7

T O ——— + toward zoning. . the most new membejs, will ARLINGTON AERIAL VIEWS ARE MADE County Studied From Plane as Aid to Zoning Work. BY LESTER N. INSKEEP, Stalf Correspondent of The Star, IGTON, Va., April 20—Two of 1 abers of the Arlington County Z.. . Commission, accompanied by icor B. M. Hedrick of Arlington disirict, and Keith A. Brumback and P. P. Woodbridge, president and secre- tary, respectively, of the Arlington County Chamber of Commerce, today started an aerial study of the county as the first progressive and definite step The two members of the commission, who together evolved the idea of an aerial study, are Fred A. Gosnell, chair- man, and Robert H. Forman. Gosnell | was being initiated in the art of flying, but Forman has spent quite an amount of time in the air. Lee Boulevard Studied. ‘While they were unable to acquire the equipment and services of an expert for the aerial map that is planned, those interested in zoning believe that they can get a more comprehensive idea of the routes of the highways now in existence and those proposed from the air. Notable among the latter is the Lee Boulevard, which is to be con- structed by the State to connect with the new Arlington Memorial Bridge. Those familiar with flying are con- fident that the members of the com- mission can get a better idea of the general conditions through which these highways run from the air than in any other way, and it is hoped that they may be aided in making their decisions as to the restrictions that are to be placed along all of the main thorough- fares. It is also believed that the commission can get a more comprehensive idea of the courses of streams that run in dif- ferent directions throughout the county and in this way determine from a di- rect viewpoint just what sections may be used for residential and what for commercial and industrial. Anxious to Start Work. ‘While no decision is to be made by the Board of County Supervisors re- garding the employment of a zoning engineer until the Chamber of Com- merce has raised their share of the fund for expenses, the commission is anxious to get the actual work im- mediately under way. The result of today’s survey will be placed before the other members of the commission when they meet Monday in their regular weekly session. ADMITTED TO BAR. Three Attorneys Are Accorded Right to Practice. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. ARLINGTON COUNTY COURT HOUSE, Va., April 20.—The names of three attorneys admitted to practice at this term' of the Circuit Court were announced today by William H. Dun- can, clerk. W. W. Martin, attorney for the State tax commission, and Henry R. Miller, jr., were admitted on the mo- tion of Commonwealth’s Attorney Wil- liam C. Gloth. O. Lovell Day of Ar- lington County, was admitted on the meotion of Attorney Hugh J. McGrath, ROCKVILLE. ROCKVILLE, Md., April 20 (Spe- cial) —As a refult ‘of the drive inaugurated seve/al weeks ago, the membership of the Rockville Parent- Teachers’ Assoclation has been doubled, or increased from 60 to 120, it was announced at the monthly meeting of the organization last evening. The campaign will, it was decided, be con- tinued until the May meeting of the association, when the prize of $10 in gold, offered by Leonard L. Nicholgon, Jr., for the high school pupil obtainin; be award Various matters affecting the wel- fare of the Rockville school were con- sidered by the meeting, prominent among them being the care of the school grounds. The consensus seemed to be that there should be a permanent committee to look after the grounds and the following were named: W. Frank Ricketts, Richard L. Waters, Albert Moulden, Nicholas Breger, L. Fletcher Schott, Mrs. W. Harry Beard, Mrs. Adolph Gude, Mrs. Leonard jr.; Mrs. Frank Karn and The committee, it was stated, will take te steps to beautify the grounds, which, it was agreed, are badly in need of attention. #.The meeting was conducted by the /president, Mrs. J. Somervell Dawson, i8nd was largely attended. It was pre- deded by a number of selections by e “Busy Town Band,” composed of pupils Jof the fourth grade of the school, which /were much enjoyed. ‘The bi-monthly meeting of the Rock- ville Woman’s Club, held Thursday afternoon at the Montgomery Country Club, Rockville, with Mrs. W. Randolph ‘Talbott, hostess, was featured by singing of a number of Negro spirituals by Rev. Clarence P. Parker, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, Bethesda. ‘The usual business session was_con- qr;xoc&d by the president, Mrs. L. C. rt. Rev. John Knott of the Bethesda ‘Methodist Church officiated at the marriage at Bethesda of Miss Dorothy E. Budd of Newark, N. J., and John T. Painter of Was] and Miss Hettie M. Van Why of Analomiek, Pa, and Clifford L. Rush of Cresco, Pa., were married in Rockville by Rev. Frank Tyler of the Methodist Church. Blake D. Merson, formerly in the fomobile business at Bethesda Rockville, who was arrested a few days ago at Charlotte, N. C., where he is to have recently embarked in business, on two charges of embezzlement E‘reter red by the grand jury recently in ses sion here, has been released on $500 bond. The indictments charge that he embezzled a total of $105 from Lulie E. ‘augh. wL’i‘cgenus have been issued here for the marriage of Julius F. Nicholson, 26, and Miss Janet A. Langford, 28, of Washington, and Walter Nicholson, 25, and Miss Anna Ennis, 15, both of Der- . , Md. John F. Crissenger, a Carroll Count; farmer, was given judgment for $2, by a jury ll; the Criégnltu(c}ollrt here in ol‘ suit against Geoty’ !nme{lymu also au- and ell the jury only & few minutes to otherwise. G neys Robert , jr, of Rock Rickells m‘t’h’ Edward O. Weant of Westminster ‘Thomas L. Dawson of Rockvill John Neitzky, garage owner, at Agar and Queens Chapel roads, near Hyal ville, Md., had a sudden awakening when an automobile left the road in front of his home and plowed through the living room of his home. Three persons were injured, one seriously, in the accident. The machine plunged through the house with such force that it carried an iron radiator from its base into the side yard. Other objects in the living room were demolished. MEXICO GIVES SPEED TO WAR AGAINST RUM Anti-Alcohol Leagues Will Be Formed by Teachers Through- out Country. By the Associated Press. MEXICO CITY, April 20.—Since enunciation of Mexico's new anti-al- cohol policy by President Portes Gil this week the campaign to diminish drinking has moved foreward with rapid strides. Ezequiel Padilla, secretary of public instruction, ordered school teachers throughout the country to organize anti-alcohol leagues among the people of their communities and promote sports _activities among them to take their minds from strong drink. Dr. Samuel Puig Casauranc, gov- ernor of the federal district which in- cludes Mexico City, announced no li- censes would be issued for opening new saloons. Dr. Aquilino Villanueva, secretary of public health, has arranged importation of films showing the “evils of the drink habit,” which will be shown free. WILL HONOI% GOVERNOR. Delaware State Society to Hold Banquet Tonight. Gov. and Mrs. Clayton Douglass Buck of Delaware will be guests of honor at the fourth annual banquet of the Dela- ware State Society in the Hotel Roose- velt tonight. Senators Daniel O. Hast- ings and John G. Townsend, jr., of Delaware will be among the guests. SRR T AT Clothing Stolen From House. ‘The home of Fannie E. Ellis, 2011 Eleventh street, was robbed yesterday of wearing apparel valued at $115. Harvey, Eccentric Author, Pyramid Builder, to Rewed Writer, 77, Will Marry Secretary, 66, Following Divorce Decree Award. By the Assoclated Press. BENTONVILLE, Ark, April 20—W. H. (“Coin”) Harvey, eccentric author, who is building a pyramid at Monte Ne, Ark., to house the record of modern civilization for future generations, is to marry at 77 his secretary, Mrs. May Leake, 66. Harvey obtained the marriage license Thursday, following his divorce from Mrs. Anna H. Harvey of Huntington, W. Va. . They were married in 1875, but had been separated for 30 years. The author gave desertion as the ground for divorce, which was not contested. His marriage to Mrs. Leake will take place Sunday at the site'of the unique pyramid. Although Harvey has written several works, for the last severals years he has devoted his entire time to the bullding of his pyramid, which he,claims will be a boon to posterity. . BORDER DISPUTE ENDS. KOVNO, Lithuania, April 20 (#)— Ratifications were exchanged here yes- terday of a treaty regulating local traf- fic on the so-called Lithuanian-Polish demarcation line, which has been the scene of many border clashes. This was the first agreement between the two countries reached since the break eight years ago which resulted in the Polish occupation of the Vilna region and the appeal to the good offices of the League of Nations. The treaty takes effect immediately. It was signed Lithuania and M. Shumlakowsky for Poland. g PN CONFERENCE by Dr. Zaunius for COUNTY TEACHERS Plea Made.for Rural School Improvement at Lees- burg Meeting. Special Dispatch to The Star. LEESB! , Va., April 20—Harris Mart, State superintendent of public instruction, was the principal speaker at the opening session of the annual conference of District H Education As- socfation held in the high school audi- torium at Leesburg yesterday and today. Approximately 400 teachers of the counties comprising this district were in_attendance. Wilbur C. Hall, member Virginia House of Delegates, in welcoming the teachers and other visitors said in part: “Modern education has taken a new meaning. The education of the future must teach the youth net only to do but to be—it must make of them citi- zens with an aroused civic conscious- ness. Such will assure the continued progress of our growing common- wealth.” Mrs. 8. P. Vanderslice, pflnelgfil ‘Washington-Lee High School, responded to the welcome, Importance Stressed. Mr. Hart stressed the importance of the rural elementary school. He sald in part: “Virginia is yet a rural and agricultural State and no great im- provement can be made in the common school system without longer terms, more efficient teaching and sanitary and oconvenient schoolhouses for the rural schools.” He- said that rural school conditions have improved greatly during recent years—that approximately 60 per cent of the rural white enroll- ment, or 42 per cent of the total rural elementary enrollment are coming to school under approximately standard conditions.” stated the handicaps in de- Mr. Ha veloping rural schools in this and other States. “In the first place there is a rather different concept in rural com- munities as compared to urban com- munities as to what constitutes a good scheol. The city school must be a nine- month session, taught by a thoroughly trained teacher and in a well equipped building, while often in rural communi- ties it is more desirable to reduce the local rates of taxation and curtail the capacity of the school board to pay reasonable salaries. It is a curious tendency to note that whereas reason- able standards for high schools in rural communities are not only accepted, but are now being almost uniformly urged, the lesser standards for the elementary schools are not so happlly received.” “It is difficult for the county board and superintendent to improve facilities without the co-operation of the patrons concerned,” he said. Travel Improvements Factor. Mr. Hart spoke of the ' improved highways and the great increase in travel, which acquainted one with con- ditions elsewhere, which will greatly improve rural schools. He would have the rural schools consolidated to make larger rural units and to pay teachers more, thus employing better trained teachers for the rural schools. Mr. Hart favors an itinerant teacher where small groups of pupils are found in isolated sections, also the advantage of expert rural school supervision. * In closing Mr. Hart said, “‘Given rural school supervision in detalled fashion and direction in their daily work, given a means of adequately paying teachers in the rural schools and sup- plementing that with a well devised lan for itinerant teaching of small lated groups, the rural school situa- tion will show immediate and lasting improvement.” Hugh Reid Answers Critics of -~ Plan Under Cramton Bill. Area Affected in Proposed Development May Bear . Cost. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. ARLINGTON = COUNTY COURT HOUSE, Va, April 20.—Answering critics who have sald that even if the Cramton park bill passes the Senate the State of Virginia could not shoulder half of the expense of developing her side of the Potomac River from Mount Vernon to Great Falls, Hugh Reid, member of the House of Delegates from Arlington County, said today that there are a number of ways in which Virginia can meet the Federal Government half way on the proposition, ‘The money could be raised, Reid said, by a direct State appropriation, by the State and counties affected sharing the ex—~.nse or by the designation by the State Legislature of a speclal tax dis- trict that would be required to meet all of Virginia's share of the expense. Reid does not belleve that the State will be willing to share the expense for both park and highway construction, but does belleve that it will be possible 1o have the State Highway Commission shoulder Virginia's e of the entire boulevard building plan from the new Arlington Memorial Bridge to Great Falls, the Federal Governmen{ having already decided to construct the Mount Vernon boulevard. iThe rk development will be the most difficult to handle, he thinks, be- cause of the inability of the residents in distant parts of the State to appre- ciate its value. ‘With the co-operation of the Dele- gates from the Northern V! sec- tion, he thinks that it might be possi- ble to form a special park district which would be composed of Alexandria City, Arlington and Fairfax Countles and possibly Loudoun County. In this case the Legislature eould pass a bill requiring the boards of supervisors of these counties to lay a special levy to care for Virginia’s half of the expense. ADDRESSES REALTY BODY. Ben T. Webster on Alexandria, Ar- lington and Fairfax Program. By & Staff Correspondent of The Star. CLARENDON, Va, April 20.—Ben ‘T. Webster, president of the Washing- ton Real Estate Board, was the prin- cipal speaker last night at a dinner meeting of the Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax Real Estate Board. He stated that the lack of business is due principally to the fact that many sales- men are not familiar with the property listed with the firm they represent. Another guest speaker of the, eve- ning was Willlam King of the Washing- ton firm of Boss & Phelps. He stressed the value of paved streets. President Keith A. Brumback presided. . Lee Society Meets May 3. RICHMOND, Va., April 20 (#).—The annual’meeting of the Soclety of Lees in Virginia, descendants of the first Richard Henry Lee, will be held this the | year in Richmond on May 3. It is expected that between 50 and 100 mem- bers of the soclety will attend. The program includes a visit to Virginia House and a motor trip to Jamestown. ‘Willlamsburg and other historic places on the James River. — - “A GoodNameIs RathertoBe Chosen Than Great Riches” “And loving favor rather than gold and silver,” the famous quota- tion continues. In business today a good name brings great riches; a “loving favor” results “in gold and silver.” A business is successful to the degree that it maintains the confidence and belief of the public whom it serves. Business interests in Washington realize not only the moral virtues of “A Good Name,” but also the cash drawer, selfish reward that the virtue brings. Fair play, honest merchandising and accurate advertis- ing have given Washington a “good name” and have rewarded the busi- ness interests of our city with public confidence, respect and belief, . The Better Business Bureau of Washington strives to maintain that deserved public confidence; to even better the good name of Wash- ington business and to keep from within our city those few business parasites who by unfair, misleading and tricky practices would injure the good name of Washington. The appearance of this adver- tisement in these columns is evi- dence that this publication co- operates with and supports the Better Business Bureau for your protection. Better Business Bureau * of Washington . 336 Evening Star Building Telephone uam'amt SPECIAL TAX AREA MAY SOLVE VIRGINIA'S PARK FUND PROBLEM ARLINGFON CLINIG T0 MOVE AGAIN Temporary Quarters Prove Inadequate—Room in School Secured. STATETOINCREASE FARM EDUCATION $41,000 Share Under Federal Pragram to Aid Vocational Agricultural Work. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. ARLINGTON ' COUNTY COURT HOUSE. Va. April 20.—Handicapped By the Associated Prees. 'RICHMOND, April 20.~Vir< ginia’s share of $41,000 from the funds provided by the George-Reed bill passed by the lack of space in the tem; Tary | by Congress in Janu: rters them A ary is expected to don: the Ciavendon Health Genter wiil| A1I0W an increase of about 50 per. cent in the scope of vocational agricultural work in Virginia during the next five years, it was stated today by officials of the State Board of Education. By the end of the five-year period over which the funds will be available officials hope to increase the present number of 150 departments of voca- tional agriculture to 300. Eight new depurtments are to be organized by July 1, which is a larger number than would have been possible without Federal 2id, it was stated. At the present time there are 99 white teachers and 22 Negro teachers work- ing in the vocational agricultural de- partments in the 150 schools. In addi- tion to the high school work the teach- ers are conducting about 150 evening classes for adult famers. During the first fiscal year, starting July 1, Virginia will receive $8,200. This amount will be increased by an equal amount for five succeeding years, making the total $41,000. In additio: to this amount for vocational agricul- | move on May 1 to the Woodrow Wilson School, on Wilson boulevard, it was an- nounced by C. L. Kinnier, county en- ineer, The health center was forced to move on March 1 from the building that it had occupied for the past seven years, and the only available-space that could be found by the county engineer was a real estate office, which they could use but a half of each clinic day. ‘The move to the school must also be a temporary one, Dr. C. M. Chichester, county health officer, said, and it is only a SENTENCE SUSPENDED unty ey oficer, said, and 1t 1 oniy ON RIVERDALE MAN |5f superifiort ks some cetnite acion & permanent health clinic building for Arlington district. Plans for such a bullding have been prepared and turned over to Kinnler, 1t is belleved that the clinic will be acted upon at the next meeting of the board, since it is at that time that it is required by law to approve the budget. Tentative estimates show that the building can be constructed and |ture Virginia is to receive $39,500 for e?;xtlnped for $7,000. Both of the other | home economics work. districts have county-owned clinic = buildings. Gas Tax Share Received. S i : By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. Legion Essays Due May 15. ARLINGTON COUNTY COURT RICHMOND, Va., April 20 (#).—W. HOUSE, Va., April 20.—A check for Glenn Elliott, State adjutant of the | $4.083.07 as the county's share of the American Legion, stated today that a | gasoline tax for the month of March, great deal of interest is being shown | Was received today by William H. Dun- throughout Virginia in the American |can, county clerk, from the State cpn- Legion essay contest to be conducted | troller. The money comes to the coun- among students in the secondary and | ty under the 1% per cent plan. high schools. Essays must be delivered | S not later than May 15. HUGH REID. - Benton Permitted to Go Free After Confederate Wins Jury Acquittal, By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. UPPER MARLBORO, Md, April 20. ~—Telling the defendant that “as your confederate, for such he was, has been allowed to go free by the jury, the court is not inclined to severely punish you,” Judge Joseph C. Mattingly imposed a suspended sentence of one year in the House of Correction on Willlam H. B|¢num of Riverdale, convicted of bur- glary. Gerald Stroup, also of Riverdale, whom the grand jury of Prince Georges County indicted jointly with Benton for the theft of a radio from Charles S. Shoemaker, was acquitted by a jury, but Benton, who was tried later by the court, was convicted. The two were also indicted for at- tempted robbery of a grocery store in the course of which Benton was, shot. ‘This case was nolle prossed after the State obtained the other conviction, but the court announced that Benton's phy~ sical condition as a result of the gun- shot wound also had some weight in its decision to suspend his jail sentence. Joseph Meadows and Benjamin Rus- sell, both 16, of Capitol Heights were given suspended sentences of three years each on housebreaking and larceny charges to which they pleaded guilty. Prominent Farmer Drops Dead. FREDERICK, Md., April 20 (Special). | —Amos A. Remsburg, 56, prominent | farmer, near Middletown, dropped dead | while chopping wood on his farm. His | widow, two sons and three daughters | survive. One of his sons, Robert K./ Remsburg, is & student of the Univer- sity of Maryland. Hanover Markers Planned. ASHLAND, Va. April 20 (#).—Ar- rangements are being made by the Han-. over branch of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities, for marking all historical spots in Hanover County. It is planned to place tablets and markers at Henry Clay's birth- place, Merry Oaks, Sumpter’s birth- place, Hanovertown and Hanover Courthouse. e City to Improve Water System. FREDERICK, Md., April 20 (Spe- | cial).—Providing for extensive im- provements to the city’s water system and extension and repair ‘of streets, Frederick officials have asked for bids on a $250,000 bond issue, authorized at the last session of the Maryland Legis- | lature. Bids will be opened May 15. 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Shermood Forest is a colony where Standards are Highest and Prices Lowest. Shermond Forest is a “Paradise for Children.” It is a place where the man of the family may have his daily dip and game of golf with no loss of time from his business, for com- muting is not a matter of hours, but of minutes. Attractively Furnished Bungalows for Rent $350 to %750 For the Four Months’ Season— ~ June Through September Bupgalows {or Sale at Prices Ranging From 800 to #2,000 Phone North 4846 for further particulars, or write to 1206 18th street. - Sherwond Forest Company