Evening Star Newspaper, April 30, 1930, Page 10

ARLINGTON ZONE ORDINANGE 0. K.D Robert H. Forman Is Named Administrative Officer for County. BY LESTER N. INSKEEP, Stafr Correspondent of The Star. ARLINGTON COUNTY COURT HOUSE, Va., April 30,—Adoption of the zoning ordinance, selection of a zoning administrative officers and the laying of the levy for the next fiscal year fea- tured the special meeting yesterday of the board of county supervisors. The board also adopted the budget for the coming year. Passage of the zoning ordinance came nearly a year after the actual work of zoning the county was started and after the board had made a number of changes in the work done by the zon- ing commission and Allen J. Saville of Richmond, special zoning engineer. ‘The most important changes were those designating the water front areas west of the Highway and Key Bridges as “light industrial.” All of the area west of the Highway Bridge and ex- tending to and beyond the new Arling- ton Memorial Bridge had been zoned “residential B" by the zoning commis- sion in an effort to promote an apart- ment house development along the water front opposite Potomac Park. sA part of the section beyond Key Bridge had been designated in a like manner and for a like purpose. Forman Named Director. The board selected Robert H. For- man, one of the most active members of the zoning commission, as adminis- trative officer for the ordinance. For- man will represent the board of super- THE |"FRIENDLY" TAKING OF GOODS ’ COSTS MAN JAIL SENTENCE Prisoner Gives Judge List of 10 Recom- mendations Regarding Term—Court Compromises on 18 Months. By a Staft Correspondent of The Star. UPPER MARLBORO, Md., April 30.— | act. When Luther Kirk, who pleaded guilty to larceny, came before Circuit Court Judge Joseph C. Mattingly for sentence yesterday, he first explained that he thought he was doing a “friendly act” in taking certain household effects of Holton Wolfe, and then submitted 10 written recommendations concerning a possible sentence to the court. Kirk claimed he sold Wolfe a radio and the latter was behind in his pay- ments. He did not wish to be harsh with his purchaser and it seemed a shame to take the radio back, Kirk sald, so one day when Wolfe wasn't home he went in and took such house- hold goods as he believed would com- pensate for the unpaid balance on the radio and pawned them. “It didn't seem like a crime,” Kirk told the court, “it was just a friendly ‘Asked if he had anything to say be- fore being sentenced, Kirk submitted the following 10 written recommendations: “]. A five-year sentence in the peni- tentiary. 2. Sentence be suspended. 3. Take my personal bond. 4. Put me on probation 5 to 50 years. 5. Never to be seen or heard drinking. 6. Stay away from bad company always. 7. Never to disturb the peace. 8. To make a happy home for my family and live together. 9. And by all means be a man. 10. Go to church regularly. These are my 10 commandments, please be- lieve in me.” The court, however, compromised by giving Kirk an 18-month sentence in the House of Correction without any re- ;ll;lc!lonx as to what he should eat or rink. SUIT CONTESTING " ACT IS SETTLED Court Does Not Pass on Con- stitutionality of Police Force Law. visors before the board of zoning ap- peals, which body is yet to be named by the judge of the Circuit Court. He will serve without pay. Under the ordinance, the county is divided into six classes of districts as follows: A, residential; B, residential; C, local business; D. general business; E,‘ l:ght industrial, and F, heavy indus- trial. Under the first designation will be rmitted detached dwellings, public uildings, churches, certain classes of hospitals and certain classes of home industry. The second permit. apart- ment houses, semi-detached dwellings, hotels not selling merchandise and simi- lar buildings. The local business dis- tricts will permit the usual type of neighborhood stores, and the general business districts the type of commercial development that is found in the shop- ping center of each locality. Light and heavy industrial development are simi- larly divided, while certain classes of industry, such as abattoirs, ammonia plants, dyestuff manufacturing and similar business, is prohibited altogether. Expenditures Estimated at $772,187. Expenditures for the year, as es- timated by the budget, will be $772,~ 187.43. Rates in Arlington and Jeffer- son districts will be $2.50 or the $100 valuation, and in Washington district, ‘where there is a road bond issue to be cared for, the rate will be $2.65, a de- crease of 5 cents over the previous levy. ‘The board, on the recommendation of ©. L. Kinnier, county engineer, rescind- ed for a period of three months its former action in requiring cash will all applications for water extensions. The board unanimously voted to in- crease the salary of the directing engi- neer from $3,600 to $4,200 yearly. o REPUBLICANS HIT BY WOMAN SPEAKER Montgomery County Democratic Organization Urged to Aid in ~ Coming Elections. @pecial Dispatch to The Star. ROCKVILLE, Md. April 30.—Miss Sue S. White, secretary to former Gov. Nellie Ross of Wyoming, addressing the Spring meeting of the Woman's Demo- cratic Clubs of Montgomery County, yesterday criticised the handling of the Rariff question by the Republican party, urged women to make a careful study of politics and to take an active part in coming elections. The meeting, conducted by Mrs. Charles E. Roach, president of the organization, was well attended. The 5&!74 convention will be at Chestertown ay 8. Delegates named were: Miss Ruth Shoemaker, Mrs. J. C. Ord, Mrs. Joseph Kuhn, Mrs. Mary Bopp, Mrs. Fred Balduc, Mrs. Roger Shaw, Mrs. W. W. Skinner, Miss Jean Skinnes Mrs. George L. Edmonds, Miss Naomi Bogley, Mrs. W. Ernest Offutt, Mrs. H. Latane Lewis, Mrs. Walter E. Perry ‘and Mrs. Paul Clark. SEVEN SUSPENDED FOR PLAYING HOOKEY Oakton Seniors Who Visited Wash- ington and Winchester Lose School Privileges. Special Dispatch to The Star. OAKTON, Va., April 30.—Seven high school seniors were suspended yesterday by the principal, Miss Mary M. Snead, for three weeks because they played “hookey” Priday. 1t is stated several of the class went to Washington, others attended the Ap- ple Blossom Festival in Winchester, and that excuses tendered as being given by their parents were not authentic. Miss Snead interviewed all parents before suspending the seven. In addition to suspension the pupils will have social and class privileges curtailed for the term and the annual senior class play, which was to have been presented next week, will be aban- doned. BODY IS RECOVERED Inquest Will Not Be Held in Frost- burg Engineer’s Death. Special Dispatch to The Star. CUMBERLAND, Md., April 30— Garrett County authorities today deemed an inquest unnecessary in the cese of William Harvey, 50, city engineer of Frostburg for 26 years and former county surveyor, whose body was found floating on Deep Creek Lake, near Oak- land, carly last night. Harvey had been missing since April 4. There were no marks on the body. His abandoned automobile was found on a bridge over the lake on the day he disappeared. The funeral was held this afternoon. Harvey is survived by his widow and three sons. 3,000 Attend Safety Meet. Bpecial Dispatch to The Star. CUMBERLAND, Md., April 30.—The annual safety rally and entertainment of the Cumberland Division of the Bal- timore & Ohio Railroad at the State Armory drew a record attendance, more than 3,000 persons being present. Di- vision Supt. Hice R. Laughlin pre- sided. Addresses were made by Dr. Thomas W. Koon, mayor of Cumber- land: E. W. Scheer, general manager: Revelle W. Brown, Baltimore, general perint-nden feadent of the safety department, and 1. ™ Vnderkivg of Ahe same depart- meni. , 3 By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. UPPER MARLBORO, Md., April 30.— The suit for $10,000 damages against Harvey G. Machen, sergeant of the Prince Georges County police force, in which validity of the law under which county police are sppointed was at- tacked, was settled yesterday, when at- torneys for Machen and John K. Wet- ter, the plaintiff, agreed to a settle- ment of $50, which was paid. In bringing the suit Wetter, through | his attorney, Charles B. Calvert, claimed that the law under which the police are appointed was a limitation of the ap- pointment power vested by the State constitution in the county commission- ers. ‘Wetter was arrested by Machen on an attachment from the District of Co- lumbia Police Court, and the legality of the process of his arrest also was at- tacked. Wetter, a State’s road com- mission inspector, had been charged with a trafic violation in Washington and forfeited collateral Machen'’s attorney, Arthur Keefer, de- murred to the declaration, but the de- murrer was overruled generally, the court giving no opinion and not spe- cifically passing on the constitutionality of the police force act. The Circuit Court jury was excused ;:!;r ;test‘:rdly'n aesu.l’o!:’8 until Thurs- 3 expected Judges Joseph C. Mattingly and Willlam A. Loker will spend today in chambers passing on motions and demurrers filed during the current term, Culpeper Rotarians Elect. Special Dispatch to The Star. CULPEPER, Va., April 30.—Officers of the Culpeper Rotary Club have been chosen, as follows: President, Dr. Ben- jamin R. Bell; vice president, W. A. Haley; secretary, Hobart Thomas, and treasurer, Dr. W. G. Palmer. The club Xpects to have a 100 per cent at- tendance at the fifty-sixth district meeting in Richmond, Va., May 8 and 9. WHITEFORD FAGES FIGHT BY EDITORS Defense in Montgomery County Libel Case Oppose Added Counsel. Special Dispatch to The Star. ROCKVILLE, Md., April 30.—It be- came known here yesterday that State's Attorney Robert Peter, jr., plans to have Roger J. Whiteford of Chevy Chase, a prominent member of the Washington bar, assist him in prosecu- tion of Walter S. Casey, editor, and Harrison B. French, Walter W. Liggett and Morris A. Bealle, former editors of the Montgomery Independent, who are under indictment in the Circuit Court here on charges of criminal libel in connection with publication in the In- dependent reflecting on the conduct of county affairs, It was stated, however, that counsel for the defendants will oppose White- ford’s participation in the cases on the ground that the charges are simply misdemeanors and that employment of additional counsel in such cases is un- usual and unnecessary. ‘The matter is expected to be de- termined by 'Chief Judge Hammond Urner and Associate Judges Robert Peter and John S. Newman Monday morning preceding arguments on the pleas in abatement filed on behalf of French and Casey. It is understood that Sol Praeger, prominent Cumberland lawyer, will as- sist the array of local counsel for the defense—Edward Peter, F. Barnard Welsh, John E. Oxley, Miss Vivian Simpson and E. Barrett Prettyman, s BOY KILLED BY TRAIN Special Dispatch to The Star. FROSTBURG, Md., April 30.—Just before he died yesterday, after having both legs cut off by a train, Samuel Truly, 11, asked his father, Frank Truly, to tell children at school they would have to get some one else to take his place in the May day exercises, ‘The boy was run down after his foot caught in a switch frog. EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, DETENTION HOUSE BEING CONSIDERED Cherrydale Building Use Is Given Study by Arlington County Supervisors. By & Staff Correspondent of The Star. ARLINGTON COUNTY COURT HOUSE, Va., April 30.—The first inti- mation that the old Cherrydale school is considered as a house of detention for women and children prisoners of the county came today when Mrs. Crandal Mackey, chairman of the jail committee of the Organized Women Voters of Ar- lington County, declared that Super- visor B. M. Hedrick of Arlington dis- trict had stated definitely to her that the school would be so used. ‘When questioned as to his conversa- tion with Mrs. Mackey, Hedrick stated, however, that he had told her he had such a thought in mind and that he had spoken to Fletcher Kemp, superin- tendent of schools, about the matter. Kemp, he said, is favorable. Seek New Jail for Year. The Organized Women Voters have been striving for more than a year to persuade the Board of County Super- visors to provide the funds for a new jail, being backed in this work by Sher- iff Howard B. Fields. The Cherrydale School angle, however, was not men- tioned until just before yesterday's spe- clal meeting of the supervisors. lxs, Mackey declared that Supervisor Edward Duncan had promised her funds would be provided next year for the new jail and that he had suggested that she approach the board yesterday and asked that it turn over the bus tax and refunds from the treasurer’s and clerk’s offices for this purpose. Added to the $11,000 already available, this would have furnished enough for the first unit, which would have been a house of de- tention, she said. In an effort to win other members of the board over to Duncan’s idea, Mrs. Mackey said that she aproached Hedrick and he told her that the matter was settled, declaring that he and Kemp had decided upon the use of the old Cherry- dale school. Urged to File Petition. ‘When the matter came up before the board, she declares, Hedrick said the board had disposed of the matter for this year by passing a resolution urging the women voters to take a petition to the judge of the Circuit Court and re- quest him to set a date for a bond issue. Hedrick said today that he is well aware that the school building could not { be taken over for such a purpose unless | purchased from the school board by the ard of supervisors. His plans along { these lines are only tentative, he said, "met. details not yet having been worked ou CITIZENS MEET TONIGHT, | Arlington County School Head Will Be Speaker. Special Dispatch to The Star. CLARENDON, Va., April 30.—Prof. | ot ‘schools, Wil be the principal speaker of schools, e principal s) | at & meeting of the Arlington OCitizens’ Association tonight in the Patrick Henry School. Prof. Kemp will explain plans for the proposed school bond issue. J. Cloyd Byars, legal counsel for the Back-to-the- District Association, working for return of Arlington County to the District of Columbia, will tell of progress made by his organization. A report l;lom th:hmymc% engineer’s office as to the o road to l:onn-guéolumbll m one of the approaches to Arlington Me- }no:hl Bridge is expected to be another eature. Don’t Miss Balderson’s Money-Saving ANNUAL MID-SEASON SALE Thursday, Friday and Saturday—May 1, 2, 3 Rosebushes . . Bulbs Evergreens..Shrubs " Fertilizers . . Plants Again, at this opportune time, the co-operation of well known nearby nurseries enables us to offer at greatly reduced prices a varied grouping of splen- did specimens for both lawn and garden. We have exercised particular care in choosing this selection —every item is positively of the finest stock obtain- able, fresh and hardy, and sure to give excellent results, Owing to the unusual price cuts and con- sequent rush of business we cannot make deliveries during this sale. However, you'll find it to your own advantage and satisfaction to come and select personally. Make it as early as convenient—and you'll find your time mast profitably spent. 3-Year-Old ROSEBUSHES The Biggest Bargen Ever ffered in Roscbushes 2,000 Columbia— ; 3(‘)6 Pink .. . 500 Templar— EACH 3 for Red ... . e g 75C Cream ....... ... BULBS... TUBEROSES Fine bulbs ..40c per doz. CANNA ROOTS Finest Ever Offered for This Price o 50c Flor: P Per Dozen GLADIOLUS 45¢ Mona-Lisa, pink Butterboy, yellow Mrs, Peters, lavender _Per E. J. Shayler, red Dozen 2,000 High-grade Mixed Gladiolus. . . .35¢ per dozen VEGETABLE PLANTS Tomato and Pepper. 30c per dozen EGG PLANTS, 50 per dozen CHOICE EVERGREENS Norway Spruce 15-1n inches Ar» 10-15 inches . VIGORO Insure yourself of a good lawn, shrubbery and flowers by the use of Vigoro—specially prepared plant food. 5 Ibs. 500 100-1b. e SHEEP MANURE o5 Thy, ,, DUFinE Stle Only 100 by, " BONE MEAL During Sale Only Bloom 1 dozen (in basket) 65c per dozen re Colors jrer and vesetable Hardy Perennial PLANTS Fhloxbl i Ev{;i"?::m' weet 3 Campanula (blues) Delphinium Nl olden Glow . Wik Shasta Daisy Annuals (Pot Grown) Svlellt AsDy um S t Petunias 95c Ageratum ah d(;rua dwarf) Per ndula Dusty Miller g For this sale only BALDERSON'! ligh-Grade ‘Washington LAWN GRASS SEED 10 . 50 lbs. or over. BALDERSON'S High-Grade Washington Shady LAWN GRASS SEED BALDERSON CO.,, Inc. 610 Pa. Ave. N.W. W. W. Wood, superin- | Nat’l 9791-9792 D -G THREE FACE CHARGES IN AUTOMOBILE DEATH Father of 12 Is Killed When Car Fails to Take Curve Near Fredericksburg. Special Dispatch to The Star. FREDERICKSBURG, Va,, April 30.— G. W. Dew of Richmond, owner of the automobile which struck and fatally in- jured Philip Johnson near here Sunday afternoon; W. G. Baker, a passenger, and Ben Johnson, colored driver, are be- ing held b{ local police pending filing charges following Johnson’s death. Johnson, 49-year-old father of 12 children, was struck by the speeding car, which failed to negotiate a sharp curve at the outskirts of the city. His mangled body was thrown 40 feet and the car left the highway, turning over three times, but without injury to the occu- pants. Oldest Woman Resident Dies. Special Dispatch to The Star. BERKELEY SPRINGS, W. Va., April 30.—Mrs. Jane Keesecker, 95, Mor- gan County’s oldest woman resident, died Monday at the home of a daugh- ter, Mrs. Harrlet A. Hassenbuhler, after a short illness. Surviving are 4 chil- dren, 29 grandchildren, 71 great-gran, children and one great-great-grandchild. THE AVENUE AT NINTH WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 1930. CHURCHMEN OPEN ROCKVILLE MEET Delegates From 50 Churches in Washington District Attend Sessions. Special Dispatch to The Star. ROCKVILLE, Md., April 30.—The annual meeting of the Washington district of the Baltimore con’:rence of the M. E. Church South convened in the Methodist Church here last evening, to continue through Thursday, with a large attendance of clerical and lay delegates from the 50 churches comprising the 27 charges in the District of Columbia and Montgomery, Prince Georges, Fred- erick, Howard, Calvert and St. ernl Counties. Rev. Joseph H.. Belthis, D. D, of Washington, presiding .elder for the district, is in charge. ‘The opening sermon was delivered by Rev. W. A. Lambeth, D. D., pastor of Mount Vernon Place Church, Wash- . Prayer was by Rev. mmcopenh:;vflr lf lfi'm’th"mumh.w ington, Scriptures were read by Rev. chl'rmk A. Tyler, D. D, of the Rockville urch. Following devotional exercises this morning, conducted by Rev. W. D. King of the Poolesville church, the meeting was organized b&"'.ho election of & and committees. was Chutchy’ Washington. afier which DF. 5 T W 3 Balthis administered hol union. ly comm GETS SCHOOL CHECK Fairfax County Institutions Re- ceive $2,765 From State. Special Dispatch to The Star. FAIRFAX, Va., April 30.—Division Superintendent W. T. Woodson has re- ceived from H. Harris Hart of Rich- mond, State superintendent of public instruction, a check for $2,765 as the State’s contribution to the cost of high school instruction in Fairfax County. This is based on five dollars per il for each of the 553 high school mtfl:{u ‘The sum is eight dollars more than was_received last year. Fairfax County funds are based on 71 pupils at Clifton, $355; 54 at Floris, $270; 95 at McLean, $475; 69 at_Herndon, $345; 92 at Lee Jackson, $460; 93 at Oakton, $465, and 79 at Jefferson High School in the to Falls Church, $395. The maximum al- lowed any one school division is $4,800. CONFEDERATE VETERANS PLAN ANNUAL REUNION Only 11 Members of Marr Camp Survive to Attend Conven- tion at Fairfax. Special Dispatch to The Star. FAIRFAX, Va., April 30.—Marr Camp, Confederate Veterans, has issued a call for the annual reunion to be held at PFairfax Court House May 31. Only 4 of the 11 surviving members of the camp attended the meeting at the home of Comdr. Robert Wiley. Judge J. M. Love and R. Walton Moore were appointed to arrange for a speaker, John W. Rust and J. U. Kincheloe of the local camp of Sons of Confederate Veterans, were appointed the committee on music and finance. A dinner for veterans and their fami- lies will be served after exercises in checoemmry by Fairfax Chapter, U. Lynchburg Man Dies. Special Dispatch to The Star. LYNCHBURG, Va., April 30.—Frank Bragassa, 41, Lynchburg, died yesterday morning at Memorial Hospital. He was & native of Baltimore. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Katherine White, Nor- folk, and three brothers, Joseph B., Law~ fil;:e and James L. Bragassa, Lynch- ANNIVERSARY WEEK Outstanding Men’s Values in Our Anniversary Event... Men’s $35, $40 and $45 SUITS From Our Regular Stock Finished and unfinished worsteds and fancy, mixed tweeds in browns, tans and greys. Fash- ionably styled grey flannel suits. Single and double breasted models; Peak or notch lapels, TWO PAIRS OF TROUSERS $29.50 $30 AND $35 TOPCOATS From Our Regular Stock * Fabrics of assured quality, in the popular shades and patterns of the season. Tweeds, cheviots and knits, in herringbone and plain weaves—tans and greys. Set-in sleeves or raglan shoulders, . Mohair Suits—$20 Value .....$14.50 Trench Coats $12.50 Value, $8.75 $24.50 Men’s Tropical Worsted Suits New Shades and Patterns—$25 and $30 Values $19.50 Wool Knickers. Wh. Linen Knickers, $2.85 100 Pairs White Flannel Trousers ..........$6.75 .$4.85 These values in quality merchandise have been enthusiastically received by the many who recognize the importance of our great annual sales event . . . The Sale ends Saturday . .. Make your selections early! THE AVENUE AT NINTH