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ZEMO has been application.” thousands -y, and 51.00. AN dealers. > SKIN 1RRITATIgINS 7} | eident.” 35¢, 60c | BODY OF SLAYING FUGITIVE IS FOUND Father Killed With Ax, Son Discovered Dead on Tracks in Virginia. Specis] Diamatob 1o The Biar. i RICHMOND, Va. Msv 11, -The mangled body of Benjamin Morton Chandler, 38, who is alleged to bave slain his crippled father, James Calvin Ohandler. #6, with an ax while visiting | him Thursday night in Hanover County. was found bv a track welker vesterday morning on_the Chesapeake & Ohto tracks near Peakes Station Chandler visited his sister at Peaker | Station, Hanover Cointy, Saturday, 10 which _point police followed his “erai) from Fredericksburg, where Friday he | met & woman, who afterward, accord- | ing to authorities. surrendered the car in which he §s believed to have made his flight from his father's home. Visited Wis Sister. Hanover police were at Peakes Sta- tion Saturday night, having learned that Chandler was in that vicinity, but failed to locate him. They ascertained from the sister thst Chandler had visited her and had told her that the authorities were. after him. He told her. she said, that their father had been hurt in an automobile accident. As far as known, Chandler did not { admit the crime with which be was charged. Jt i believed thai Chandier was struck by s passenger train due to er- rive at Peakes Station at 8:05 p.am as his erushed watch was found to hav stopped at that hour. The bod taken to Ashland, where Acting Coroner | B. Morgan Shepherd viewed it and af- | tributed death to “either suicide or ac- | Commonwealth Atiorney Filis | | was notified and marked the cese | “‘closed.” Hanover police had fraced Chandler's movements to Fredericksburg, where authorities reported they had seized a| parg of his ge. He is said to have mes & woman there, who gave her name as Maybelle le of Colonial Beach, who veported that he was intoxicated a6 the time she was with him, and that he had in his possession a .32- caliber revolver, - Drew $200 From Baok. She did not know at that time, she said, that there was a warrant for his Fredeticiznurg police repovied t Chandier o.9w & Tiem s bany [in ¢isy on ¥ricay, 8a6 ios% bel { vieiise a yesidence in KteHorg County, | 00 slooped $5 &.10¢al Aotel. ‘[ng pept ciue Bro.gnG 1 ae poiice back to Hanorer ! Counuy 15 voe Psakes Btaiion nsigne 00r000d, I’ Which Chandlet s sisier ¥e+ ed. Mmumuhnm in Fredericks- burg, vlllted hh {ather and stepmother in Hanover oouney ‘Thursdey night, and upon retwning from an automo- bile drive with his father, Rllluned struck his parent with an ax, following an mllmt. His er and s brother are said to have made the statement that mum told them that his father had been huri in an automobile sccident, and that after le& hysician from Ashiand, he hi the house, saying that he “would back i an hwr" CENTRAL HIGH LAD - | HEADS PRESS BODY |: Jack @lover Selected at Rockville| be! Meeting of Sohoel Paper Gronp. Special Dispatch o The Btar. Md., May Dixie Scholastic Press - its annual meeting in the high school building here Saturday and elected Jack Glover of Central High School, Wash- ington, president, and Miss -Natalie Hicks of the Rockville High School, vice president, to serve one year. secretary-treasurer is Miss Mary J. Schuff of the Prederick High School. Wwho was elected last vear for two years. The meeting was conducted by the | retiring president, Marshall Mathiss of | Central High School, Washington, until | | tne officers were elected, when the new | president took charge, and was attended by more than 40 members of the stafls of school papers in Maryland and the | | District of Columbia. The sssociation | formerly aleo included representatives of { the school papers in Delaware and Vir- | sinia, but at the meeting Saturday it i was decided to Hmit mem o Maryland and the Districs of Ofl!\lmhl | * Foliowing the wel v+t 11.—The held Sehool, the business session snd an ad- | dress bv Reese L. Sewell of George | Washingion University. group econfer-| | ences were held at which various phases | | of newspaper work were considered. | Tr was apnounced thet in the year's; magszine and newspaper contesis of | the variour publications of the differ- ent schools *he prizes hed been l'll'rdedl o the magazine of Loyols High School, | Baitimore, and the newspaper of Cen-! , fral High School, Washington. Tn the | magazine econtest, appearance eounted | 40 per cemt and contents 60 per cent.|. 2nd in that of the newspapers the re- verse wat true—appearance 60 per cent and contents 40 per cent. The judges were William P. Kennedy of the Wash- | ington Evening Ster, David C. Wine- brenner. secretary of State of Maryland, | snd Mrs. Esther E. Shaw of Hood Col- lege, Frederick. The visitors were entertained ai luncheon by the staff of Sunshine and | Shadows of the Rockville High School ‘}"" loter ot o danc! in the h'gh school Fyaesium. ety ‘he neL meeung of o/r it 5 n Centy 1, We.n uGs7 'a O cotr 1 18, t0n hag pesn in ey s i through the ja'srss of | %100 Muipny of Columiie Cole ew Yora. SAVAGE MEMORIAL |« WILL BE UNVEILED | Celebration of Founding of First| White Settlement Set for Wednesdey. the Associated Press i TAMESTOWN TSLAND, Vs. Moy 1).—Unveiling of a tablet in honor of Thomas Savage. first white settler on I'hp Pa:ztern Shore or Virginia, will mark the 324th anniverssry of the es- | tablishment, of -the first anent Fnglish Colony in Ameries, e Wed- nesday afternoon. ‘The three little vessels, the Sarah Constant, the Godspeed and the Dis- covery, that sajled from Blackwell. on the Thames, on ber 19, 1606, | dropped anchor in the James' River just off Jamestown Islsnd, and those aboard came ashore here to form the first_permanent English settlement in the New World on May 13. 1607. Con- tinuing their custom of the past sev- eral vears, the Association for the eservation of Virginia Antiguities Il observe the anniversary agein thie vear. The servicss will bagin al 2 p.m, o swellowing the lee After | lcoming remar 3 | Miss Lucy Knight of the Rockville nlch BN {MANSLAUGHTER TRIAL - IN ARLINGTON TODAY Paul Schmidt Scheduled to Answer in Auto Eilling of Bugene Payne, 37 o Btaff Oorrespondent o 0 Ber, ARLINGTON COUNTY OOURT HOU E, Va, May 11.—Paul Schmids of ‘ashington was to go on trial jn Oir- culi oonn hlr. today for the killing on | bruary 18 of Bugene Payne, volunteer nmn ‘of Ballston. Schmidt is charged with mansiaughter. Payne was killed on Wilson Boulevard when struck by an automobile sald to have operated by Schmidt while Lhc lnnnn waa rolling up hose after COUNCIL IS NAMED FOR BICENTENNIAL +Arlington County Group Will Meet Soon to Lay Plans for Celebration. B » Ste®f Correspondent of ‘The Stur. CLARENDON, Va., May 1l.--Every organisation in the county that was in- vited to join the Arlington County Bi- centennial Council hax completed selec- tion_ of _del and has submitted their names to the council. ‘With this task complefed, officiale of the organization are making plans for holding the first full membership meet- u' -the date of which will be selected by complling answers to questionnaires that have been mailed to all members ! in an effott to determine the night | most snitable to the greaier oumber for Tegilar meetinge. Council Representative. ~Represented on the council are civic trade, fraternal, service, patriotic and Jiterary hodies. the county government and schools. A list of these organiza- tions and the delegates from each fol- lows, the first named being chairman American D. mcken 8. H. Yorkdale, C. W. Hlnnr H. Forman and H. C. Duckson. Auxillary Bianche M. Y le, Mrs. E. L. nluln Mrs. Del Robertson, Mrx. J. 0. Frank and Mrs, B. usiness R. Beattie. Club—Mre. Albers and Professional Women's ¥. Cohen, Mrs Dorolhy Duon; Mre. N. Rex.Humnt. Mrs. | Rgcael White and Mys. Mas Jscoos. Arliogien County goverameni—C. Kinnier, 8. M. heavics, ¥dwsro ‘fuTnburke sae ‘William C. Glota hamoer of Commeice—F. 8. O, Cstl. Wakace Tanessier, &. Gfimphnl and Clasence Ansl. Civic Fadeation Ruoy Arlington Oounty u:hmlb—l'lou:her Kemp, superintendeni of cmtlvo Arts Club—Mrs, Sade Cath- annc colu, Mrs. Nat nynu, Mrs. A, L. Mrs. Nellie Paw mmnn and Mrs. Dolly ‘Monarch Olllb——Albert H. Cohen, Ar- , H. Goff and thur J. Porter, Maj. P. Dr. C. R. Boyl Odd ~ Fellows—William L. Bn? Mrs. Jessie . Pearle W. Sharpe and Mrs. Mary C. Williams. Parent-Teacher Council. Parent- Mhnr Council — Prederick Dewe; llu Coakley, Mrs. Juk HYI Luflwr and Miss B Beall. Rotary Club—-A F. Thelander, W, F. J. Brewer, W. and mn Stone. Knigirts of co)umbu-—tuv Pather J. WeGrath, John F.| A. Curran, Hugh J Olnnuh Thomss J. Crack and H. B. GI!'I Scoute—Mrs. Oharies: W. Craw- ford, Mre. Arthur Ofr, Mrs. 8. C. Moore. Mrs. X. N, Murdock and, Mrs.. Vernon th. I Seinistorial Union—Rev. Bimer J. Lu nton— : cas, Rev. Perry L. Mitchell, Rev. Ira P. Harbe: Rev. J. H. Pearson and Rev. Walter F. Woll. Eastern Star—Mrs. Marths Rauh. Mre. Bertha Inbody, Mrs. Fthel Ham- mond, Mrs. Delana Robertson.and Mrz Mb.. cKnight. el Mrs. Sudie Mitchell, )lfl Clements, Mrs. Cora_ Plelds, M= :un:mnm Smoot snd Mrs. Prances T ShA:n n_County Garden Olub Deaton. O borhood Ggrden = Olub—Miss Cannon. zul'yl:hn Masonic — Preeland F. Chew. A B. Honts, Hugh Reid, O. B. Taycock . i A '.I Doven, lis, chairm: Mrs, A. J. Webb, Mrs. W..E. wmmw and Mrs. C. D crv-' HOMES T0 BE SHOWN AT FREDERICKSBURG Richmond U. D. C, Will Help Spon- sor Tour of Famous Houses in That Section. Bpecis) Dispateh to The Star. RICHMOND. V§.. May 11.—Sponsored by the Richmond chapier of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and sisted by the Predericksburg chepte: s vipimazs V“l e eonaucted Mgy 10719 1ama loEsoury mnler will act 22 gmaer 3 10 he Viiu lmnw in Predeie be shown cksburg. OM oum are the Willis home, redu-l Hill, the ‘Wellford house, the Shepherd house and the Reynolds house. Busses will leave Richmond for Fred- mml dock the morning of Real Estate Loans (D. C. Propertv Only) 6% No Commission Charged Vou ecan take 12 vears 1o “ay «ff your loans without the expense of renewing. ' $1,000 jor $10 per month, including i interest and principal. larger or smaller loans at proportion- ate rates. Perpetual Building Association Established 1881 Largest in Washington Assets Over $24,000,000 Cor. 11th and E N.W. andien 25ART " T NG STAR. /LEADERS SELECTED Rippon Lodqe Scene of Prince William County Meet- | ing to Lay Plans. 3 Bpeciel Dispaten Lo The Star. MANASSAS, Va. May 11 ganized participation’ of Prinee William centennial celebration. wae assured vesterdav. when more than 100 citizens were gueste of Mr. and Mrs. Wade H ®ilis at, historie old Rippon 1odge. near Dumfries. Commitiees were organized 10 work out. plans. | After s briet outline of the purposes {of the meeting by R. D. Wharton, Mr. Wiz then cutlined the history of Rip- {pon Jodge and the country surround- Un:. and appealed to the gathering io take advantage of the oportunity which the Bi-centennial afforded to bring fo | A | n. 1. Tamm A, Gisson. | WASHINGTON, County in the George Washington Bi- | D. €. MONDAYV. the attention of people of the country g-n?.l Ts. . Hawes Thornton the ~historic background of Prince Willlam County. Representative Bloom Speaks. Representative Sol Bloom of New York, director of the Bicentennial Commission, outlined wld the important part whlch mu county would take in the | asked to carry forwsrd, is headed by general celebration in Washington and | E. H. Hibbs, With the following mem- | | bers. H. Thornton Davies, Maj. F. W. | Patterson and C. n Nash. in the pilgrimages of the hosts of visi- |tors to historic shrines. Former Senatcr Atlee Pomerene of Ohio, & house guest of the Ellises, spoke | briefly, and R. Walton Moore, former Representative from the eighth con- | gressional _district, gave a sketch of | Prince Willlam history. Otherl whnw | spoke briefly were Harley P. {owner of historic Hollins Hall old Pohick Church. Commitiee Organived. A general commiftiee was organiged of which Wade H. Filis will be chair- man. while chairmen who will or- ganize various committees to function along specially _designated lines will be headed bv D. .. Arrington, ghair- man of the school bosrd: J. Lindsav Dawscn, cheirman of the hoard of supervisors; C. €. Lynn, Mrs. Saunders, president. of the Woman's Club of Manassas: Mrs. J. B. T. Thorn- | ton, presiaent of the School League: Richard C. Havdon, superinfendent of §88.99; Shenandoah, $2.430.9: Statrord, mavor of | $1,000. and Warren, $1,000 schools: Harry P. Davis. i Payn IHlmson Tamb and Thomas H. Licn. the progress consult with the Bicentennial Commis- nnd{ Or- | Rev. C. A. Langston, D. D., pastor of | g;,qis1 pispateh to The Star. | controller's office in Walter | §1.000; MAY 11. 1931 Raymond Ratcliffe, H. Ull’l\‘llulr..fl l.wH Hlbbs Mrs. Annie G. Cline, Dr. Wldc C e, Walter B. Clarkson, William Qhu sanction of the law, then the city :M\fld make avaflable its own resorts the amusement and recreation of 'he public. lmcuuoun MAY OPEN s PARKS ON SUNDAY ™ Special Dispateh to The Star. | RICHMOND, Va., May 11.—A wide- | open Richmond on Sunday. s far ss | amusement is concerned, is seen by many in the announcement by Dr Greer Baughman today that, as presi- | dent of the Community Recreation As- sociation, he would consider at the next meeting of that body a petition mt. ing Mayor Bright to open the pa Sunday for recreational purposes, thue to include base ball diamonds, tennis courts and volley ball courts. Dr. Baughman added that personally he favored the movement. but that he | could not speak for other members of the association. ' It is pointed out that sil country clube and If courses and tennis courts in the suburbs.as well as privately | owned grounds in the city. are crowded with pleasure seekers on Sunday. and that. those who cannot. afford to avail themselves of these playgrounds are denied the right to use those of the city. Pailure o court to conviet the Sold in Washingten for 18 Years ure golf course on n alleged violation of TS fon*moriesed voiston of. Mountain Valley Water rmu bemx opened to the pubmk::er; 306 District National Bank Rid-. day in the week. The content: Hot Springs, Ark. A Woman Suffering from .Arthritis writes: “I suffered from Arthritic in my bands: also an acid stom- ach. T started drinking Mountain Valley Mineral Water as pre- scribed. In a short time the pain and stiffness in my hands dissp- peared and my acid condition left me. T am happy fo state that § enjoved excellent health, my whole system being in hetter sen dition than for years. 1 continue to drink Mountain Valley Water for the henefits it carries in maintaining health. It's drink- ing qualitios are most pleasant.” Phone Metropolitan 1862 for free hooklet A special committee, sppointed to . lans which the County Committee will be |$5, 018 GAS TAX FUND T0 BE PAID ARLINGTON ,RICHMOND. Va.. May 11.—-Warrants were being issued todav by the Stafe| Pnymem to Vir- nis. counties of the 115-cent. motor ve- cle fitel tax collected during April The amount totals $227.788.02. Coun- ties in the northern section of Virginia sharing in it are Arlington, $5018.30: Clarke, $1366.29: Cnlpeper. $1.809.58: Fairfax. $3,991.20. Fauquier, $3.735.58; Frederick. $1.920.28: King George Toudcun, $3.903.91: Madison. $1.123.18; Orange, $2.010.79: | 685.52; Prince William, $1.568.8 pahannock, $1.000; Rockingha: {hat 1€ o privately owned place, run for ' For 75 Years the profit. may be operated on Sunday with 'Prescribed Water at ¥Free Auto Parking for Customers—E Street Between Sixth and Seventh F Styeet at 7th iy i mu]ifift The Hecht Co. Basement Store NAtional 5160 e HUIMI i ‘Ih L Beginning Tuesday. at 9:15 AM. - —at our lowesl price for such quality and : 1 2,000 Handkerchief Lawn Frocks---in pastel colors! yle! .« « gunaranieed washable! . . . contrastingly trimmed! WS o oo . . Al o v o flares! pleats! Frille! For Uffice! For Sport! For Afternoon! Por Sereet! For Vacation! For Outings! MAIZE, PINK, WHITE, CORAL, NILE, BLUE 14 to 44 Sizes Also a Group of Women’s Extra Size Porch Frocks $ W —in sizes for women who wear 46 1o 52 Smart tiny prints on light backgrounds. ANl vat dved fabrics—guaranteed washable. Mail and Phone Qrders Filled—Call NAtional 5100

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