Evening Star Newspaper, January 27, 1931, Page 22

DR.IRAK_ATHERTO EXPIRES SUDDENLY Maryland Hog Cholera Expert Stricken at Home in [ Hyattsville. Bpectal Dispatch to The Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md., January 27.— Dr. Ira Kemp Atherton, 50 years old, inspector in charge of hog cholera pre- vention work in Maryland, died sud- denly at his home on Baltimore street here this morning at 2:30 o'clock. Dr. Atherton, who attended a banquet of the Chamber of Commerce of Hyatts- ville last night, went downstalrs after some peppermint, and when he failed to return in a reasonable time, Mrs. Atherton investigated and found him on the steps. For the past several months Dr. Atherton had been suffer- ing with high blood pressure and the excitement incideéht to the banquet is believed to have upset him. He was only recently elected vice president of the Chamber of Commerce. DYNAMITE EXPLODES, CHICKENS ARE KILLED Two Boxes of Explollu Lets Go in Hen House at Marion, Maryland. Special Dispateh to The St HAGERSTOWN, Md., January 27— Two boxes of dynamite stored in & hen house of Samuel Hoover at Marion, near here, exploded nlterflu Window glass in many hnmu was shattered, and many chickens killed, but no one in- Jured. The mite was to have been used in remo tree stumps. What caused te to explode is & mystery. the dynam SQUARE DANCE PLANNED By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. ASPEN, Md. January 27.—An old- fashioned square dance is being planned by the St. Mary's Young People’s So- ciety here for the benefit of the church building fund, it was announced tod: ‘The dance will be held February 6, 'fi: the parish hall, from B 30 b'clock in the evening until midnlr The committee in chnrge includes Mrs. F. O. Smith, Donald Bowie, Miss Margaret Carroll, Harry L. Hedges and Charles R. Smith. 1BOY SHOT IN KNEE FLEEING POLICE IAIexandrla High School Stu- dent Wounded in Early- Morning Chase. By & Btaff Correspondent of The Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va, January 27— Shot in the right knee early today by Patrolman Charles Curtis of local po- lice, when he is said to have failed to heed an order from the officer to halt, and made a motion toward his pocket as if to draw a gun, Charles Snellings, 16-year-old George Mason High School student, of 303 West Bellefonte avenue, 18 recovering at the Alexandria Hospital. Peeping Report Made. The shooting otcurred a few minutes after last midnight while Patrolman Curtis and Patrolman Allie Jones were investigating a report that some one was occupying a vacant house on Lloyd nm\um‘m%hmm youth was found to have a pint bottle olnnlkmhutruusenpoc IM Pltrolmln Jones came upon lad when they arrived in the rear of 111 Rosecrest avenue, and the suu-fed mnmnq Cuma says that he stop, b the Ild dld not do !o bu', reuhed !or his pocket. Curtis then fired, striking him in.the knee. The boy is supposed to have reached for his pocket to get rid of the bottle of milk. An investigation by BSergt. George Everly disclosed that the boy left home yesterday morning and falled to attend school at George Mason High School He then had an argument with his f: ther, who threatened punishment, afti which the lad went home and took sev- eral school books and novels and a quanti v{ of clothes and left home. He had evidently been staying in the va- cant house, Everly reported, as the New Low Prices (See page C-8) D. C., clothes, mmmmpfirmh‘- tle_were found call to him to stop boy | and that he kept on runnmc Minister Ralclm Unlzu-y MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, January 27 (#)—J. Butler Wright, new United suu- Minister to Uruguay, and his 1] arrived yesterday on the liner ican Legion. They were greeted by government and legation officials. Argentina is to have a new chain of 25 grain el MODERNIZE with MUDDIMAN WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC Vacuum Cleaners g and Refrigerators Why deny yourself the at- trlfllv! features incorporated in these ncw models? Easy time payments may be arranged, » MUDDIMAN ¢ 911 G St. Nat’l. 0140-2622 Organized 1888 TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1931 ANSBURGH’S 7th, 8th and E Sts.~NAtional 9800 et et ————— et No Connection With Any Other Washington Store Women’s and Misses’ Dresses 15 Off Original Prices Arranged for Convenience in Three Groups Dresses That Were $25 Just 75 dresses of $16-50 crepe, chiffon or velvet, in street, afternoon and evening styles that were all new this season. one more than 60 days Dresses That Were $35 dresses—and not $2 4.50 Most street and afternoon dresses of crepe or chiffon, but there are a few evening frocks. Dresses That Were $49.50 Exclusive fashions, many of them s3 350 Well Known in State. Dr. Atherton had lived in Hyattsville and Washington for the past 14 years, or ever since undertaking his hog cholera prevention work in Maryland. | He was well-known throughout the | State, having traveled work. He had become nis clever “vest pocket” he wrote from time to time in connec- Flowers For FUNERALS—- only one of a style! Crepes com- bined with contrasting embroi all with very fine hand details. DRESS SHOP—SECOND FLOOR. tlon with his work. These essays were ‘widely published. Dr. Atherton formerly served as @ member of ‘'the Common Council of Hyattsville from the first ward. He was a past master of the Ma- sonic lodge at Marshalltown, Iowa, and was a member of the Masonic lodge at Peoria, IIL Dr. Atherton, who was born in Bloomington, Ill, received his early| education in the public schools there. | He later graduated from the New York | ‘Veterinary College in New York City, after which he entered the veterinary service of the United States Govern- ment. Came From lowa. He came to his Maryland position from Towa. In this State his work was | under the extension service of the Uni- | versity of Maryland, with the United Btates Department of Agriculture co- operating. Dr. Atherton was a member of the American Veterinary Medical Associa- tion, Maryland Stockmen’s Association, National Association of Bureau of Ani- mal Industry Veternarians and the | Live Stock Sanitary Association. Surviving him are his widow, who be- fore her marriage was Miss Edna Burtw of Niles, Mich, and a son, Harry M. M.hemn a business man of Washing- ton, D. C. He also leaves a brother, Frank E. Atherton of Chicago, and two sisters, | Mrs. Mae Whitehill of ZLos Angeles, | Calif., and Mrs. Maude Atherton of Pasadena, Calif. Funeral arrangements had not been eompleted today. ARLINGTON PEOPLE ASKED | [TO CONTRIBUTE IN COUNTY @George A. Collier Points Out See- tion Does Not Participate in ‘Washington Community Chest. b-ex-l Dispatch to The Star. \RENDON, Va. January 27— fltllln( attention to the fact that Arl- ington County does not participate in | the Community Chest now being raised | in Washington, George A. Collier, chair- man of the special Red Cross Drive Committee of the county, irges every member of the local Red Cross to make their contributions for drought relief in the county, so that it may be credited to the county's quota of $1,000. Contributions for the drought relief, for which the Red Cross fund is being raised, Mr. Collier states, may be made to the community Red Cross worker to ‘whom roll call memberships were given, to the lodge or church to which they | htk:mrln: or sent direct to him at { RELIEF WORK WDRKERS ASKED TO RED CROSS MEETING Prince Georges Countians Invited to Session to Plan for Drive. 87 a Staft Correspondent of The Star. HYATTSVILLE, Md, January 27— An invitation to all chairmen of organ- izations doing relief work in Prince Hankie 34 to 40. Scotch Plaid Linen Blouses, $1-95 They’te so fresh and crisp . . . so neatly tai- loted . . . yet the very essence of feminity! In white, eggshell, green, peach, blue and rose. Sizes Hand-Embroidered Peasant Blouses, W hite and Pastels, $1.95 *Batiste with a linen thread. Skirts, $2-95 SPORTS SHOP—SECOND FLQOR LANSBURGH'S 7th, 8th and E Sts.—NAtional 9800 LANSB Georges County, as well as to individ- uals interested in such activity, to at- tend the meeting of the Red Cross Central Committee of the county in the office of the Washington Suburban Gas ©Co. tomorrow night, was extended today by H. L. Leonard, committee chairman. Mr. Leonard is anxious to have the Tepresentatives of as many communi- ties as possible attend the meeting, which is being held for the purpose of ecmpleting a county-wide relief organ- dzation. VOTERS TO MEET Woman Citizens Will Pay Tribute to Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley. By a Btaft Correspondent of The Btar. CLARENDON, Va.,, January 27.— Miss Eleanor Doddfldle Brannan, asso- ciate secretary of the National Council Jor Prevention of War, is to be the principal speaker at the January meet- ing of the Organized Woman Voters of Arlington County, to be held tomor- row at 12:30 o'clock in the auditorium of the Cherrydale Firemen's Hall. Mrs. Harvey Wiley, national chairman of the National Woman's Party, will be the guest of honor. ‘The annual election of cfficers of the Organized Woman Voters will take place_at tomorrow's meeting. While Mrs. Ruby W. Simpson, incumbent, is the only nominee for president named by the Nominating Committee, it is stated that other nominations may be made from the floor. While cnly mem- bers will be allowed to participate in the election, all women of the county have been mmcd to attend the meeting. | | BUS COMPANY SUED | | | Miss Marie L. Duehring of Lee Heights Asks $20,000 Damages. By a Btaff Correspondent of The Star. ARLINGTON HOUSE, Va, January 27—Suit for $20,000 was entered in the Circuit Court | here yesterday by Miss Marie Louise | Duehring of Lee Heights, Va., against the Washington-Virginia-Maryland Coach Co., of which Leon Arnold is Famsident. Miss Duehring, who is a minor and sued through her next friend, Julius Herman Duehring, claims that she suf- fered a broken leg and injuries to the spine and body as a result of a collision on December 29 at Twenty-first and K streets, Washington, between the bus on which she was riding and an Army truck. Farming Nets Students. $24,116. COUNTY COURT| shallower, with a Halo or | Crepe ribbon forms the halo brim of this Yedda straw. $5.00. Coquettish and youthful is this Wat- HERTFORD, N. C. (#).—Perquimans High School boys have cleared $24,116 from agricultural projects under u:e sul of E. I Sanders. teacher of education, during five eazs the class has been i ‘-0. teau brimmed hat of sisol. $5.00. MILLINERY—SECOND FLOOR. brim, so goes thei Millinery Mode for Spring, 1931 No Connection With Any Other Washington Store URGH’S 7th, 8th and E Sts.—NAtional 9800 No Connection With Any Other Washington Store Sl Watteau Stately Sprays and Beautiful Wreaths C. & C. FLOWER STORES 807 14th St. N.W. 804 17th St. N.W. Metro. 609 12th St. N.W. 7945 Metro. 9369 LANSBURGH'S A Shoe Clearance $6.50 to $8.50 Originally 33.85 Pumps, straps and ties — of black or brown suede, patent leather, black and brown kid; not every size in each style. SHOE SHOP—SECOND FLOOR. 7th, 8th and E Sts.—~NAtional 9800 No Connection With Any Other Washington Store 30 $10 to $12.50 Originally 35.85 Fashion fcotwear —straps, wpn and oxford ties of patent black suede, black and brown ki d; turn or welt soles. 510 Down The balance may be ar- ranged for twelve month- ly. payments, plus a small carrying charge. 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