Evening Star Newspaper, April 5, 1930, Page 5

RIVERDALE MAYOR RESIGNS POSITION Council Accepts Retirement of John H. Schaefer Re- cause of Business. Special Dispatch to The Star. RIVERDALE, Md., April 5.—John H. Schaefer, serving his fifth term as mayor of Riverdale, resigned at a meet- ing of the council last night. Resigna- tion was occa- sioned by arrange- ments made to es- tablish residence in ‘Washington April 9, where, by rea- son of his position in the Treasury Department and private studies, he finds it necessary to locate perma- nently. Mr. Schaefer has been a resident of Riverdale since 1904 and has been active in adminis- trative affairs of the town stnc;{n.s incorporation. After ;r\‘isg two years as councilman of the first ward he was elected mayor in 1924, succeeding himself in 1925 and 1926. He retired in 1927, only to be pressed into service again in 1928 and 1929 to carry on his fight for road im- provements. His efforts were rewarded when a special road bill, enacted by the General Assembly, was overwhelm- ingly ratified by referendum. Token of Esteem Presented. Representatives of all local organi- nticgs and clubs were on hand to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Schaefer and to present the retiring mayor with a fountain pen as a token of remembrance and esteem, Eagle Scouts Andrew Bev- eridge and Sammy Townsend of the local troop making the presentation. Councilman J. J. Lynch presented a basket of flowers on behalf of the council. Felicitations were extended by E. B. Dunford, president of the Citizens’ Association, who, as special chairman for the occasion, introduced various representatives as follows: Mrs. Frank R. Barclay for the Women's Club, Mrs. A. 'S. Thurstow, vice president of the Parent-Teacher Association; Mrs. Edna Reinohl, president of the Current Topics Club; Chief E. C. Stewart of the Fire Department, Mrs. Ethel Baker, presi- dent of the department auxiliary, and Scoutmaster Jack:Holliday. Appoint Acting Mayor. Accepting the resignation, the council appointed Councilman Lynch to serve as acting mayor pending installation of a successor to be elected by ballot at the polls May 5. Before retirement Mayor Schaefer swore in the following members of the ‘board, designated to supervise the com- ing elections: A. J. Galeski, Harry K. Clare, S. K. Martin, judges; L. Y. Dameron and Mrs. Mabelle Munch, clerks. Max Vollberg, chairman of a special committee appointed to interview the State roads commission, announced the commission accepted _the committee’s petition to have a traffic light installed at the Madison avenue intersection of the Baltimore boulevard. Purchase and installation, at a cost of $1,400, will be effected with the paving of Madison avenue this Spfllng. 'il;he1 E‘Ngect is financed b, pular subscription. Chrhl:n?o'lree Site_Planned. At the request of Mrs. Herbert Roby, Tepresenting the Women’s “Club.. an Current Topics Club, the council granted permission for planting of a community Christmas tree on one of the tracts des- ignated as public parks. Although the site has not been definitely established, sentiment favors the park land abutting the Jefferson avenue approach to the Calvert Mansion, occupied by Senator Caraway. Requeys'-s will be made of the Balti- John H. Schaefer. more & Ohio Railroad and Washington Electric Co. to repair paving abutting the rails at the Madison avenue grade rossing. ¥ A let%er was received from the Mary- land Park and Planning Commission recognizing priority of local ordinances governing issuance of building permits not in conflict with regulations of the commission. COUNTY NURSE PLAN DEBATED AT MEETING Culpeper Session Sentiment Against Local Project Under Red Cross Rule. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. CULPEPER, Va., April 5.—Repre- sentatives from practically every organi- zation in Culpeper County, including the American Legion Welfare Associa- tion, the Red Cross, the Community | Leagues, the Culpeper Rotary Club, | Chamber of Commerce and citizens who | represented practically every calling and profession held a meeting in the auditorium of the Community Building to the advisability of securing a public health nurse for Culpeper County. The meeting was called to order by Atwell Somerville, county chairman of Red Cross, and Rev. Thomas W. Hooper was elected chairman, with Miss Kate Perry as secretary. ‘The first speaker on the program was Miss Lucy S, Coleman, field worker of the National Red Cross. Miss Coleman was followed by Miss Virginia Tinsley, president of community leagues for the county; E. J. Nottingham, jr., president of the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce; C. E. Reams, jr., of the American Legion, and Mrs. Starke Jett, president of the Culpeper League. ‘It soon developed that there was a definite feeling among the audience against the project, which would be entirely local and financed entirely. by local people, being under the control of the National Red Cross. The total ex- penses of having a nurse would be from $2,700 to $3,000 a year, with the largest single contributor toward this fund being the Welfare Association of the American Legion. Hamilton Newhouse, chairman of the Welfare Association, spoke in opposition to having the county health nurse controlled by the National Red Cross, and others spoke in favor of his plan. ‘The meeting adjourned at a late hour to meet again May 1, when the repre- sentatives of the various county organi- zations will come prepared to state just ‘what each contribution will be toward the total expense of maintaining this nurse. 2 —_— American industrial machinery ex- }Bm last year were valued at $257,- Blue ‘Spruce ST, 5,0 1 Tow Arborvitaes, Retinosporas, Blue 5 old. Washington City Nursery * Edmonston East of Hyattsville Wells Avenue and 4th St. Open Week Days and Sundays . After 1Q'Clock - Phone Hyatts. 129-3 [Firemen May Speed To Fires in Private Autos, Court Rules Correspondent of The Star. UPPER MARLBORO, Md, April 5.—Volunteer firemen who hurry to fires in their machines after the community apparatus has left sre Jjustified in exceeding the speed limit, Police Court Judge J. Chew Sheriff ruied yesterday in dismissing a speeding charge against Joseph Simpson, second sergeant of the Capitol Heights department. Simpson testified he “ailed to get on the apparatus before it left and was using his own machine to reach a fire at Cheltenham Sunday night when slt(onped by State Patrolman W. ‘T. Booker. David A. Hardester, jr., 3400 block of F street, Washington, was fined $5 for reckless driving. He was also arrested by Officer Booker. . HELD IN CONNECTION WITH BLUEMONT FIRE Man Seen in Vicinity of Blaze That Destroyed Barn Is Arrested. Spectal Dispatch to The Star. LEESBURG, Va., April 5.—John Fitz- gerald, 22, ot near Bluemont, was arrested as a suspect by Deputy Sheriff John Chamblin in connection with the burning of the log barn on the farm of Mrs, Mary Purcell, near Bluemont, when two horses, corn crib, granary, feed and farming implements were destroyed. He was brought to Leeshurg Jail to await the action ot the grand jury. Fitzgerald was seen by Deputy Sheriff Chamblin near the scene of the fire a short time after it was discovered. He resisted arrest. .. Mrs. Campbell Dead. STAUNTON, Va,, April 5 (Special).— Mrs. Luella Black Campbell, aged 72, wife of John D. Campbell, and member of an old and well known Augusta County family, died at her home here. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a prominent worker in the First Presby- terian Church and active in Eastern Star work. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. SATUR'DAY, APRIL 5, 1930: TWO, INJURES ONE Transit Company Officials Struck Near Richmond When Inspecting Bus_ Wreck. By the Assoclated Press. RICHMOND, Va., April 5,—Two men were fatally injured and a third hurt as a motor car crashed into them while they were standing in the ioadway in- specting two motor busses, which col- lided 30 miles north of here last night. The dead are J. A. Varner, 10 South Liberty street, Baltimure, and L. A. Brintzer, Miami Beach, Fla. Alphonso Huffer, Boonesboro, Md., driver of one of the busses, possibly suffered a frac- tured skull and abrasiocs. Varner was manager of the Nevins Bus Line’s local office, while Brintzer was owner of the Florida Motor Services. BAND CONCERT PLANS Arrangements Made for Odd Fel- lows’ Organization Event. Special Dispatch to The Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md, April 5.— Everything is in readiness for the revue and concert to be given by Mithras Sanctorum, Odd Fellows Band of Wash- ington, tonight at 8 o'clock at the National Guard Armory here under the auspices of and for the benefit of the | Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department ‘There has been a good advance sale of tickets. ‘The program will include vaudeville features. C. E. Trott is chairman of the band’s committee of arrangements and is being assisted by Clifford Proc- tor, secretary of the band, and others. Proceeds will go to help pay for the band’s equipment. .. Chest Clinic at Marlboro. UPPER MARLBORO, Md.. April § (Special) —A free clinic for diseases of the chest and lungs will be conducted by the Maryland Tuberculosis Associa- tion at the county health office in the court house here Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock. ROBERT S. BARRETT Of Alexandria, Va., who was notified by cablegram from England yesterday of his election as a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society of England. Comdr. Richard E. Byrd, now en route home from Antartica, is the only other Virginian holding this honor. The Royal Geographical Society is one of the best known of the British scientific societies and its fellowships are awarded to men who have made some distinct contribution to the science of geography or who have trav- eled extensively in all parts of the world. It was established more than 100 years ago and has financed many exploration expeditions to all parts of the world. Barrett has received this honor as a result of extensive travels and his writ- ings on geographical subjects. Evangelist Dies Suddenly. LONACONING, Md., April 5 (Spe- cial).—Rev. Samuel Smith, evangelist, who had been conducting meetings at the Methodist Church in Garrett County, about 7 miles from here, died suddenly last night at the home of Chet Green, in Garrett County, where he had been, staying. His body will be taken to Sidney, Ohio, for burial. AUTOMOBILE KILLS JUDGE SMITH ENDS TERM 0N BENCH Sits for Last Time in Fairfax Circuit Court Before Con- gressional Campaign. Spectal Dispatch to The Star. FAIRFAX, Va, April 5—Judge Howard Smith Friday brought to a close the March term of the Fairtax County Circuit Court. This also con- stituted his last appearance on the local bench in view of his announced inten- t! 12 to hand his resignation to the gov- ernor at the close of his present circuit in Prince Willlam County, actively to prosecute his campaign for the Demo- cratic nomination to succeed Representa- tive R. Walton Moore. He has endeav- ored to clean up most of the outstand- ing cases and to leave the docket in good shape for whoever is appointed to suc- ceed him. Owing to the long continued illness of his predecessor, the late Judge Samuel Brent, Judge Smith, when he assumed the judgeship, found himself faced with an enormous accumulation of civil and criminal cases. Sentenced in Liquor Case. Alma and Eugene Miles, indicted by a grand jury on a charge of unlawful sale and manufacture of liquor, a second offense, Thursday. K]eaflcd guilty and were fined $500 each and sentenced to 12 months in jail. This sentence was suspended by the court, on evidence that the oouple since their arrest have moved to North Carclina; that they are in destitute circumsiances with five chil- dren, the eldest 16, the youngest a baby of 5 months. make their home. ‘Two indictments against John Wood- lawn of Merrifield were tried Thursday, k-th on charges of second offe; vio- lations of the prohibition law. the first indictment Woodlawn was fined $25 and costs and given six months in jail; on the second, $50 and costs and a six-month suspended jail sentence. ‘The court approved the purchase by the county supervisors from W. E. Croson_of one acre of land on the Little River pike and Burke road ad- joining the county road camp. Pur- chase price is $1,000. The petition They stated that they | intended to return to North Carolina to | states that the purchase is necessary to care for expansion of thie camp and to_secure possession of a valuable spring which canstitutes the major water su%ly of the H. L. Hief granted a license to sell soft drinks at his place of business. On motion of James T. Sherrier of Washington, Her- bert S. Ward of Washington was ad- mitted as attorney before the Fairfax bar. The account of Dr. C. A. Ransom, county coroner, for fees for inquests, amounting to $95, was ordered certified to the supervisors. Plaintift Wins Verdict. A civil jury, John W. Preston, fore- man; Roy Money, Champ Hutchison, H. M. Thompson, Vernon Bradford, R. C. Printz and John Beall, found a verdict of $925, without costs, for the plaintiff in the suit brought by Thomas B. Snoddy, jr., an infant, against Angie A. Irwin, In the suit brought by the National Bank of Fairfax against Ada F. Hum- mer et al. the report of Master Com- missioner Charles Pickett was filed and approved and depositions made by I. D. Hummer and L. C. Dodd. It appearing to the court that the report has been filed for 10 days and no_exceptions have been filed thereto, and it further appearing that the real estate in the bill is not susceptible of convenient partition, in kind, the court appointed F. D. Richardson and John W. Rust commissioners of sale to sell the prop- erty, one of the commissioners being required to give $6,000 bond with surety before selling. According to At- torney John W. Rust, this suit was filed by the bank against Alice B. Poore and R. T. Poore to collect a_judgment docketed against them, and’ Ada F. Hummer was made a party because of her co-interest in the estate left by the late Caron A. Pearson. In the.suit of John W. Rust against William Carter and others, the case was referred to a master commissioner. In the Chancery Court, Margaret Utta was granted a final decree of divorce from David C. Utta on the grounds of desertion since December, 1926. Kath- ryn D. Lawrence was granted a limited divorce from A. M. R. Lawrence for desertion since February, 1928. Coupty Clerk F. W. Richardson has named Nellie L. Robey executrix for the late Rodophus Robey. Marcia J. Jerman was named executrix for the late John F. Jerman, who died March 23. Leonard K. Clark was appointed administrator for Minnie B. Keith. Eva T. McGroarty was appointed adminis- tratrix for the estate of her son, Stephen P. McGroarty. R. R. Gillingham was appointed no- tary public for a four-year term, quali- fied and gave bond of $500. ROCKVILLE. ROCKVILLE, Md., April 5 (Special). —The annual meeting of the Woman’s - %% A-S§ becca Chinn of Rockville M i e, saa s L, speak, an ere will intefesting features. e e Democratic Club of Montgomery County | Erwin will be held at the Montgomery Country Club, Rockville, on April 29, it was de- cided at a meeting of the executive board here on Thursday. Delegates to represent the club at the annual meet- ing of the United Women's Democratic Clubs of Maryland, to be held at Ches- tertown on May 9, will be selected and plans for active participation in this year's important campaign considered. The meeting of the executive board was conducted by Mrs. C. E. Roach, president of the club, and was well at- tended. It was announced that the re- cent entertainment given by the club at the Wardman Park Theater, which in- cluded a series of tableaux under the direction of Mrs. E. L. Pugh of Chevy Cahoadse and other features, netted around At this week’s sessions of the Orphans’ Court here G. Lewis Myers, administra- tor of the estate of George Willlam Myers; Mary C. Riggs, executrix of the estate of Samuel Riggs; Lottie S. Stan- ley, executrix of the estate of Clinton K. Stanley; Lena R. Weld, administra- tor of the estate of Ivan C. Weld; Car- | Ch rie Diggs, executrix of the estate of George Diggs, and Audrey M. Clark, executrix of the estate of Alexander H. Clark, passed their first and final ac- counts. Licenses have been issued by the clerk of the Circuit Court here for the mar- riage of Harold M. Nichols, 21, of Bethesda, Md., and Miss Ethel Mae Christopher, 24, of Rockville; Charles E. Langley, 47, and Mrs. Hazel Knapp, 46, both of Chevy Chase, Md. Mrs. Elizabeth Hall of this county, has filed suit in the Circuit Court here for an absolute divorce from Roger Hall, to whom she was married in Washing- ton October 1, 1926. She is represented by Attorney Walter Dawson of Rock- ville. The bill charges infidelity and names a co-respor.dent. Although the criminal docket in the Circuit Court here was cleaned up on Tuesday, the criminal term is not thought at an end for the reason that the grand jury. which reconvenes here Monday morning is expected to return indictments which will be placed on the docket for prompt trial. Since the grand jury took a recess last week, a number of depredations have been committed in the county and some of these are expected to result in mdA(sctments. . part of the loyalty crusade in which the Presbyterian Church at Boyds, this county, is now engaged, sgecul services will be held in the church tomorrow evening, under aus- pices of the Sunday school. Mrs. Re- - WoobpwarDp & LLoTHrOP Monday—The First of a Limited Number of Days to Buy These . New Golden Anniversary Year Specials Next week's selection of Golden Anniversary Year Specials is concentrated on eight items. . .eight values offered as the most timely for this season of the year. . .at Lar‘g'ér Women'’s Dresses, $19-30 < Flattering styles for the figure that is not slim. Larger women know the slenderizing effects of these snug hiplines, surplices, jabots and circular skirts. Of ed crepe and printed chiffon. georgette, flat crepe, print- In shades of blue and green, as well as navy and black. Sizes 42%; to 50%;, SeeciaL-S1ze ApPAREL, THIRD FLOOR. Smart Crepe de Chine Blouses, $3-25 ‘A very special price—and a very timely offer- ing of blouses in this season of suits. Sleeve- less silk blouses—frill and tailored styles, In eggshell, white, pink, green and Brouses, THIRD FLOOR. blue. Rayon Underthings Special, $1 Chemise, panties and step-ins . . . smart styles of a quality rayon much more. that usually sells for very toned effects, lace-trimmed and tailored, in dainty pastel shades. K1z UNDERWEAR, THIRD FLOOR. prices you will find most beneficial to your Spring budget. Values are exceptional . . .quantities are limited. . .on sale for a limited time only. From these facts you will see that eaiiy shopping Special ¥ is most advisable. Silk Stockings I 35 pair Jane Wandl hose for $1.55 a pair . . . hose that every woman of fashion knows sell regularly for much more. All-silk chiffons with picot edge. . .semi- sheer hose with silk hem and plaited sole. . .service silk, with lisle hem and sole. All with the famous Jane Wandl pointed heel. for smart Spring wear. wardrobe for Spring and Summer. HostEry, A1ste 19, FIrst FLOOR. Very Much Below Their Regular: Selling Prices In the correct shades Shop early Monday. . .and buy a complete hosiery $ 3.95 “The ‘season’s ‘sinartest, ..handbags of shantung, linen, silk and tweed fabrics . cleverly shaped . .-. and offered at this unusually attractive price. Choose several for your Spring and Summer needs from smart accordion-leated styles—pouch, vagabond and envelope shapes. Colorful Prints Bright Reds and Greens At this special $3.95 price— % Light and Dark Mixtures Blacks, Navys and Browns The Ultra-Smart Dusty Pastels HanvBAGs, A1se 5, Fmst FLoor. ert E. Dunn and Miss Ida L. Gundere man, both of Alexandria, Va., and Oran A. Newton and Miss Elsie Davis, both of Washington, all of the ceremonies being performed by Rev. Bertram M. Osgood of the Baptist Church, at the D Erangeli Vi progress vangelistic services are in in Grace Methodist Church, Gaithers- burg, and are attracting congre« gations. They began Sunday night and Wwill continue through the coming week, Wwith services each evening, excepting Saturday. The preaching is by the pastor, Rev. Denny L. Fringer. Auxiliary Worker to Speak. UPPER MARLBORO, Md., April § (Special).—Mrs. D. D. Taber, a field worker of the Woman's Auxiliary, will speak at Trinity Episcopal Church Hall Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, under luspicgs of the Auxillary of Trinity urch. Marlboro Firemen to Meet. UPPER MARLBORO, Md. April 5 (Special).—A meeting of the Upper Marlboro Volunteer Fire Bepartment will be held Tuesday night at 7:30 o'clock at the fire house. There will be a report on progress being made toward securing a fire engine, the pure chase of which has been authorized. Junior League Elects. LYNCHBURG, Va., April 5 (Special). —The Junior League here elected the following new officers: President, Miss Annie Harris; vice president, Mrs. C, C. Macleod; recording secretary, Miss Elizabeth Payne; corresponding secre- A. Harris, and treasurer, tary, Mrs. R. Miss Lucy Kirkwood Scott. STORE Near Corner 11th and F Sts. N.W. For Lease For Further Information Walter A. Brown Nat'l 1652 1400 H St. N.W. In the Down Stairs Store 420 Lavelle Pajamas and Gowns $.95 Your opportunity to buy several of these very smart regular. styles . . . at a price far below New fashions in gowns, with the Directoire pouf sleeve effect . . . and lovely sléeveless models. Pajamas are of gay prints, 2-piece styles—with plain trousers and print blouse, or plain blouse and printed trousers. 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