Evening Star Newspaper, October 9, 1929, Page 11

‘'THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON D. C., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1929. SUBURBAN NEWS. » 17 | o TWO MORE PLEAS * TORETAIN POLICE Woman Voters’ Committee and Virginia Highlands Citizens Take Action. BY LESTER N. #° Staff Correspondent of The Star. CLARENDON, Va. Octcber 9.—Fol-| Jowing the lead of three of the parent- teacher associations in the county, two other organizations, one the civic com- mittee of the Organized Women Voters | and the other the Virginia Highlands | Citizans' Association, yesterday rallied ©0 the support of Sheriff Howard B. Flelds in his effort to retain the full strength of his present police force dur- ing the entire school term. ‘The former body met at the home of : the chairman, Mrs. N. Rex Hunt, and| after a lengthy discussion regarding thz governmental affairs of the county ap- pointed a special subcommittee, consist- ing of Mrs. J. C. Boss and Mrs. Richard ~ L. Eacho, to determine, if possible, the necessity for the drastic curtailment in the various departments of the county | government, particularly in regard to | the police force. This committee imme- | diately recommended the indorsement of a resolution requesting the Board of | County Supervisors to reconsider its ! decision to withdraw the three tempo- rary policemen recently appointed to care for the safety of the school chil- dren. Refers Crowding Problem. ‘The civic committee decided to refer to the executive committee the problem of the overcrowded condition of the schools, with a recommendation that a special representative of the latter body be appointed to confer with Fletcher Kemp, superintendent of schools. The | clvic committee received the report of Mrs. Crandal Mackey regarding the con- ditions at the jail. The report will pe briefed and recommendations made as to the proper method of procedure to overcome the present conditions. At the meeting of the Virginia Highlands Citizens’ Association a resolution was passed in support of Sheriff Fields’ stand with regard to the retention of the police, and the secre- tary was instructed to write a letter to Circuit Judge Howard W. Smith asking him to refuse to sanction the dismissal of the three policemen on November 15, as has been proposed by the board of county supervisors. The latter body at its last meeting, instructed Willlam "H. Duncan, clerk, to notify Judge Smith that the pay of the police would be stopped on November 15. Following_the passage of this resolu- tion, J. C. McClellan, president of the citizens’ Association, appointed Mrs. W. D. Hurlburt chairman of ecial com- mittee to circulate a petition among the residents of Virginia Highlands, protesting the abolition of the police. A similar committee will be appointed to circulate a petition in Aurora Hills, he said. BALLSTON JOINS IN PLEA. Parent-Teachers Add Voice to Protest Against Police Removal. Special Dispatch to The Star. BALLSTON, Va. October 9.— The first of the Fall meetings of the Parent- Teacher Association of Thomas Nelson Page School was held in the auditorium last night, with Stephen E. Kramer, assistant superintendent of schools of the District of Columbia, and Fletcher Kemp, superintendent of Arlington County schools, as the principal speak- ers, and similar action was taken as by the Parent-Teacher Associations of | Fort Myer Heights, Clarendon and Leeway on the policing of schools. On the recommendation of Mrs. Edith Rogers, chairman of the program committee, the secretary was instruct- ed to send a letter condemning the discontinuing of the three special police by the beard of supervisors, to that body and a letter of appreciation to Sheriff Howard B. Fields, commending him for interest in the children of Arlington County. Mrs. Rogers in offering the resolu- tion declared that this school is situ- ated on one of the heaviest traveled highways in the county, and-that the boys in the sixth grade are too small to patrol the school, and it is up to the officials to protect the little ones. Supt. Kramer commended the school system of the ' county. He declared that the District of Columbia schools do not feel the financial condition that exists in the rural district, but the fundamental principals of good schools ‘adajcent schools properly equip- ped,” “proper instruction,” ‘“good health” and “extended schools. The secretary was instructed to send a letter of appreciation to Mrs. Robert H. Forman for the donation of many palms, flowers and plants for the school and grounds and to Gordon Malcolm and Elmer Keys for the plant- ing. H. L. Choate was elected secretary to fill the vacancy caused by the resig- nation of Mrs. Norman German. Miss Jessie Roberts, treasurer, re- ported a balance on hand of $61.81, and Bl‘:h. Gladys Monroe, president, -pre- sides ROCKVILLE. ROCKVILLE, Md., October 9 (Spe- cial).—Within the last few days Rev. Bertram M. Osgood of the Baptist Church has officiated at the marriage here of Miss Vgrnie L. Vosloh and Donald Hi r, both of Baltimore; Miss Hilda Harriet Payne and James E. Dirver, both of Washington; Mrs. Thelma O. Howell of Washington and Walter H. Beavers of Potomac, Miss Thelma E, Fritts and Henry L. Good- mean, both of Washington, and Miss Rachel L. Su’l of St. Louls and Charles A. Schana of Washington. All of the ceremonies were performed-at the home of the minister. Licenses have been issued by the clerk of the Circuit Court here for the mar- riage of Carl R. Loveridge, 25, and Miss Mary M. Dix, 28, both of Wash- ington; Alexander R. Clark, 22, and Miss Hilda A. Hammersla, 18, both of Balti- more; William Cieri, 21, and Miss ¥veyn S. Beavers, 18, both of Wash- ington; Edgar Thomas, 23, and Miss Mary E. Burkley, 18, both of Mont- gomery County; Clifton Davis, 29, of Fredericksburg, Va., and Miss Helen Scott, 24, of Thurmont, W. Va. Because the enrollment had grad- ually dwindled until the number of pupils numbered but eight the County Board of Education yesterday decided to close the one-teacher school at Olney. ‘The children affected can attend either the_school at Sandy Spring or that at Brookeville, both within easy reach. ‘The board appointed Mrs. J. Somervell Dawson & trustee of the Rockville School in place of Rev. S. J. Goode, who recently removed from the county. ‘The teachers of the county were granted permission to be away from their class- rooms on Friday, October 25, should they desire to attend the annual meet- ing of the State Teachers’ Assoclation to be held in Baltimore, October 25 The Wilson oak, at Brightseat, Md., one of the largest and most nIStoric irees in Maryland. WOMEN OF LANDOVER STUDY ANCIENT 0AK Consider Movement to Preserve Historic and Picturesque Speci- men at Brightseat. By a Staft Correspondent of The Star. LANDOVER, Md., October 9.—His-| torical data on the Wilson Oak at Brightseat, one of the largest and old- est trees in Maryland, are being col- lected by the Landover Women's Community Club. The club also is considering inauguration of a move- ment to preserve the old tree, which has been in a state of partial decay | for some years. The information collected by the | club will be published as its “historical project” in the annual year book of the Prince Georges County Federation of Women's Clubs. The’ tree stands on the farm of Joseph P. Wilson. It is 85 feet high and has a spread of 95 feet. Even in its present state, with many arms bare and® leaves on only | a few branches, it towers above all surrounding trees and stands out as a landmark. ference of nearly 40 feet at the base. Four and a half feet from the ground | it is 25 feet 1 inch in circumference, which is said to be greater than any other known tree in Maryland. The work of the Womgn's Club in regard to the tree is being directed by Mrs. Myrtle Smith, president, and Mrs. Susie R. Shegogu $100 Awarded in Collision. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. UPPER MARLBORO, Md., October 9.—Rudolph S. Floyd, a high school teacher of Indian Head, Md., was yes- terday awarded $100 by a Circuit Court jury for damages to his automobile re- sulting from a collision with a thresh- ing machine near Charles Branch, M last October. The machine was own by John F. Binger of Upper Marlboro, who claimed it broke down on the road. Floyd contended there was no light on the machine. Attorney Frank Hall ap- peared for Floyd and State Senator Sasscer for Binger. and 26. IF YOU HAD A NECK AS LONG AS THIS FELLOW AND HAD The tree has a circum- | INDUSTRIAL SURVEY BEGUN IN ARLINGTON Four of Virginia Polytechnic In- stitute Staff Make Preliminary Tour of County. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. CLARENDON, Va., October 9. he industrial survey of Arlington County, which is being sponsoretl by the five- year program committee of the local Chamber of Commerce, was gotten under way yesterday with the arrival here of the four members of the staff of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, who are making a specialty of this work in Virginia. Members of the industrial survey commission are: Prof. R. L. Humbert, execu secretary and director of surveys from the engineering division of the school; Prof. Paul T. Norton, head of the industrial department, and W. H. Humbert and S. C. Andrews, special assistants 2 The party conferred with Keith A, Brumback, president, and Henry C. Morris, chairman of the five-year-pro- gram committee of the Chamber of Commerce, and then went for a tour of the county, with P. P. Woodbridge, secretary. Later they visited the office of Harry K. Green, commissioner of revenue, where they obtained a list of the existing industrial concerns in the county. The purpose of the survey, as ex- plained by Prof. Humbert, is to assure the proper location of all industry in the county, both from the point of view of the benefits to be derived by the county from their presence and to the industries themselves in having locations that will be practical from | an economic point of view. School Grade Makes Record. Special Dispatch to The Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md., October 9.— During September the fifth grade of the Hyattsville Elementary School, Miss Nellie Pumphrey, teacher, had a perfect attendance and punctuality record, it has_been announced by Mrs. Hontas M. Sturgis, supervising principal. For three pupils are in the class. 207,000 SCHOOL BONDS T0 BE SOLD Prince Georges Commission- ers Prepare for Eight New Buildings. BY GEORGE PORTER, Staff Correspondent of The Star. UPPER MARLBORO, Md, October 9.—Decision to advertise for sale De- cember 10 the $207,000 worth of school bonds authorized by the last session of the State Legislature was reached by the Prince Georges County Board of adlacnllan at its monthly meeting yes- rday. Sale of the bonds, .authorized to be placed on the market after July 1, has been repeatedly deferred by the county school board because of the unfavorable condition of the market. By offering them for sale at a time when consider- able capital is available for January re- investment it is hoped a favorable price will be secured. For Eight New Schools. ‘The bonds aresto be used for eight schqol building projects. They will run for 30 years andebe delivered to pur- chasers January 1. Their rate of in- terest will be determined by the board at a later date. Under the act of the Legislature ‘the board is authorized to fix this rate not to exceed 5 per cent. An offer by Sheriff Charles S. Early to purchase the old abandoned Brandy- wine colored school building for $200 was accepted by the board. Because of the overcrowded conditions in the Holly Grove colored school, in which 80 pupils are being housed in a one-room building, it was decided to at- tempt to finance the construction of a new building at Holly Grove immedi- ately.- This was one of the schools to be built out of the bond issue, but there exists no means of accommodating the pupils elsewhere in the community and it is impossible to work two shifts in a rural community. The overcrowding was called to the board’s attention yes- terday by the delegation. Repairs Are Asked. Another delegation requested interior repairs and the digging of a well at the Danville School. Assistant Supt. J. Alfred Miller, was directed to install the repairs and investigate the need for a well. The board authorized the closing of school on October 25, to permit teachers who desired to do so to attend the an- nual convention of the State Teachers’: Association in Baltimore. Classes of teachers who do not attend the con- vention will remain in session. The resignation of Miss Hazel Wright, supervisor, was accepted, to take effect December 1. Miss Wright will go to South Orange, N. J., to teach. Resig- nations of Miss, Arletta Carter of the Capitol Heights School and of Mrs. Louise P. Cooper of the Cottage City School were also accepted. WAR VETERAN EXPIRES. Edward Hungerford, Manhattan, Md., Brain Hemorrhage Victim. Special Dispatch to The Star. ANNAPOLIS, Md. October 9.—Ed- ward Hungerford of Manhattan Beach, | Md., died at Emergency Hospital here | yesterday of brain hemorrhage. He was 37 _years old Hungerford was found {ll in his home by his father-in-law, Charles C. Waske: after having been missing since Satu: day afternoon. He was a World War veteran. His wife arrived here from New York shortly after he died. { | At Mayer & €o. Now Many Interesting Dining Suites Specially Priced Kflio;zg thiese suites you will find a style and design that pleases every personality and purse. De- pendable Lifetime Suites, too, in choice woods and unusually attractive designs. See these as soon as you can, please. Lifetime Dining Suites at $195 — $250 — $275 — $295 — $350 — $395 — $493-$575—$395 upwards to $2,000 or more’ FATHERKELLY DIES SUDDENLY IN HOME Well Known Priest of Alexan- dria Expires While Read- ing in Rectory. Special Dispatch to The Star. % ALEXANDRIA, Va., October 9.—Rev. Lawrence F. Kelly, 67 years old, assist- ant pastor of the St. Mary's Catholic Church for the past 23 years, died sud- denly yesterday, while reading a reli- g:ou!tpapcr in the rectory at 310 Duke street. ‘The body was found slumped over in a chair by Rev. Thomas A. Rankin, pastor of St. Charles’ Church at Clar- endon, who had called to visit Father Kelly. Dr. S. B. Moore was summoned, but found life extinct when he arrived. Father Kelly, one of the most beloved priests in this diocese, had been in fail- ing health for some time, although he had been able to attend to his duties. He was actively identified with many church activities and was spiritual di- rector fo the Holy Name Society and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Born in Ireland. Father Kelly was ‘born in County Cavan, Ireland, and was ordajned at All Hallows College, Dublin, Ireland, 44 years ago. Soon after coming to America he was sent to Alexandria under the pastorate of the late Rev. H. J. Cutler. Prior to coming here, however, he was pastor of churches at Hot Springs, Va.,, and Martinsburg, W. Va., where he built churches, while he also served as assistant pastor at Lexington and Staunton. ‘The men of the parish will meet tonight at 7:30 o'clock in the lyceum to formulate proper tribute to the mem- ory of Father Kelly. The body will lie in" state beginning at 6 o'clock tonight and the men will form a guard of honor throughout tonight, tomorrow and until the funeral services Friday morning. The church will be opened continuously from tonight on for mem- bers of the church and friends to view the body. Mass Tomorrow. A children’s mass will be held to- morrow morning at 9 o'clock, with Rev Joseph J. Kelley as the celebrant, as- sisted by Rev. Michael Cannon and Rev. Father Quinn. Father Winston of War- renton, will deliver the sermon. ‘The funeral will be held Friday morn- ing at 10 o'clock at solemn high mass. The celebrant will be Rev. Felix F. Kaup, vicar general of the Richmond dio¢ese, assisted by Rev. A. J. Van Englehen as deacon and Rev. Hugh cFadden, assistant pastor of St. Mary's Church. as subdeacon. Rev. Ed- ward Tierney of Lynchburg will preach the sermon. Junior Red Cross Club Formed. Spectal Dispatch to The Star. CHEVERLY, Md., October 9.—Pupils of the Cheverly-Tuxedo School have or- gainzed a Junior Red Cross, with the following officers: Elizabeth Augustine, president; Mary Firth, vice presiden Doris Hyson, secretary, and Frances Bodmer, treasurer. Meetings will be held every Friday at 3 p.m. in the school. mD. e Bunions and Tender floluty = Gives Dr. Scholl’s Zino-pads for Bunions stop pain instantly, protect tae enlarged joint from pressure of shoe, and soothe and heal the ir- ritation. Thin, mildly medicated— guaranteed safe, sure. At drug, shoe and dept. stores —35¢ box. .Q!Scholl s Zino-pads Put one on—the pain is goned Eagle in Tree Shot Near Poolesville; Is Gift to Judge Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. ROCKVILLE, Md., October 9.— An eagle’ measuring 7 feet from tip to tip ‘was killed yesterday by Frank Cubitt on his father’s farm, near Poolesville. It was brought, to Rockville and presented Judge Harry Hunt of the Or- phans’ Court for the county, who will have it mounted. The bird is dark gray in color and a splen- did specimen of the American eagle. It was killed with a shotgun as it was resting in a large tree. Cubitt approached it on horse- back and was within easy shoot- ing distance, PARENT-TEACHERS ELECT. Mrs. Maurice Jackson Heads Lees- burg, Va., Association. Spectal Dispatch to The Star. LEESBURG, Va., October 9.—The Leesburg Parent-Teacher Association has elected the following officers for the year: President, Mrs. Maurice S. Jack- son; vice president, Mrs. Eugene Drake; secretary, Mrs. Randolph M. Jackson, and treasurere, Mrs. Frank Smoot. ‘The association has employed a ma- tron for the school here. At a recent meeting plans were made to serve the local Rotary Club a banquet Friday night, October 11, when 500 guests will | be present. This banquet is in celebra- tion of the 100th perfect attendance meeting of the club. Mrs. H. C. Little- john was appointed chairman of the banquet,_committee. SCHOOLBOY PATROL PLANIS LAUNCHED Clarendon Citizens Request Superintendent to Arrange Designations. Special Dispatch to the Star. CLARENDON, Va., October 8.—Steps looking to' the establishment in Arling- | ton County of a schoolboy patrol, vested with authority to direct traffic around the 22 schools of the county, were taken by the Clarendon Citizens’ Association in monthly meeting in the Chamber of Commerce headquarters here last night. A resolytion offered by L. C. Me- Nemar, reduests the superintendent of schools, Fletcher Kemp, to arrange for the designation of a number of qualified | boys at each school to serve in this capacity. The ~resolution favors the patrol operating under the American Auto- mobile Association system of boy patrol. It was suggested that the county board of supervisors had the power to give members of the patrol authority to direct traffic. Even though this could not be managed, it was pointed out, the patrol | would be of invaluable benefit if it only served to assist the small children in crossing the highways in going to and from school. A committee consisting of J. Thomas Manning, chairman; A. N. Dawson and L. C. McNemar was appointed by Presi- dent C. R. Taylor, who presided, to co- Chamber of Commerce in this or any other project that will afford bel protection from traffic hazards for county school children. . Sponsors of the movement made’ & plain that the establishment of the patrol did not remove the need for a sizable police force to patrol the roads, after which the meeting went on rec- ord in support of the resoluticn spon- sored by the parent-teachers’ associa- tions of the county, urging the board | of supervisors to reconsider its action of ordering salaries of three traffic offi, cers recently appointed by the court stopped after November 15, | DEDICATION RITES SET. 0dd Fellows Plan Temple Ceremo- nies at Bowie Saturday. o Special Dispatch to The Star. BOWIE, Md., October 9.—Dedication of the new Odd Fellows’ Temple here will take place Saturday, the program starting at 2 p.m. with the conferring of the Rebekah degree. This will be followed by the conferring of the in- itiatory degree of the Odd Fellows, and |from 4 to 8 p.m. a supper will be served | by_Silver Wave Rebekah . = Dedicatory services proper will conducted by the Grand‘ Lodge Maryland, starting at 8 p.m. - | The supper and dedication servicd: will be open to the public. - 2 .. av | Bridge Approach to Be Inspected.” | By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. UPPER MARLBORO, Md., October 9. | —Accepting an Iinvitation of A Edward Perkins, member of the Bowie district road committee, the Prince County commissioners yesterday agreed to inspect the newly built approach to Lemon's Bridge over the Patuxefit River on Friday afternoon. The bridge connects Anne Arundel and Prinee operate with the Arlington County Georges County. FRUHAUF HAND=TAILORED Are sewn together to serve . . . —not thrown together to sell. lored with more concern for g than quantity. Every detail labori considered, every stitch conscient made. 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