Evening Star Newspaper, June 1, 1931, Page 5

CHURCH APPROVES ANTIWAR- STAND Presbyterians to Support Members Adopting Con- scientious Objector View. By the Assoclated Press. PITTSBURGH, June 1—The full power of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America and i'-l\ 2,000,000 communicants was placed to- day behind any member of the denomi- nation adopting the Quaker attitude of ‘conscientious objection to war and mili- tary training. Action was taken through the Gen- eral Assembly of the church in ac l on resolutions proposed by its Board of Christian Education, among which was one reaffirming the stand of the assem- bly taken in 1930 declaring that “the right of citizenship should not be con- ditioned upon the test of ability or will- ingness, contrary to consclence, to bear arms or to take part as a combatant of war.” Specific instructions were given the ‘Board of Christian Education to lug- rt that stand. Harold McAfee Rob- nson, administrative secretary of the board, said any steps necessary would be taken, even to action before Supreme Court. In similar vein, the assembly re- affirmed its stand of 1926 in oppo- sition to compulsory military training in schools and colleges, while expressing ap- proval of “such voluntary drill and training as may seem wise to students and their parents for purposes of pre- cision, obedience and teamwork.” Further acting on recommendations of the Board of Christian Education, the assembly approved a memorial ex- pressing the “special duty of our Na- tion” to enter the World Court, and an overture of the Presbytery of Los An- geles asking that the board prepare a program of education in furtherance of prohibition. A few moments before, the assembly had been told by Harry L. Bowlby, sec- retary of the Lord’s Day Alliance, that President Hoover, in discussing law en- forcement with him, had said, “We're going to keep it up if we have to pack the jails full of criminals.” The assembly actions against military training and indorsing the World Court were ordered transmitted to Secretary of State Stimson. GRAND JURY WILL GET STABLE SLAYING CASE Coroner's Inguest Holds Joseph Sewell as Killer of Penn in Fight. Joseph Sewell, 50, colored, was held for grand jury action following an in- quest today into the slaying of Edward Penn, 50, who was found dead early Saturday in a stable in the rear of 91 N street southeast. Penn, who lived at 1504 South Capi- tol street, died of a fractured skull, according to Deputy Coroner Rogers. The injury is believed to have been received when struck by a flat instru- ment, presumably & large wrench found in the stable. ‘Witnesses testified that Sewell, who lived at the N street address, engaged | in a fight with Penn in the stable shortly before Penn's body was found. After the fight, it was testified, Sewell was taken to Casualty Hospital by Ber- nard Freeman, colored, 95 N street southeast. Leaving the institution after receiving treatment for an injury to his head, Sewell, according to Free- man, remarked that he would “get Penn.” ‘The fight, it was brought out, occur- red after Sewell accused Penn of tell- ing Freeman the whereabouts of a jug of whisky. The liquor, according to Freeman, was stolen from him by Sewell and Andrew Freeman, 31, & brother. Sergt. Charles Mansfield of the homi- cide squad testified that Sewell admit- ted he had engaged in another battle | with Penn shortly after returning from the hospital. Sewell is said to have told detectives he was so drunk he did not remember whether he struck Penn with the wrench. J. H. KELLER IS BURIED Funeral of Lifelong Resident Held at Home. Funeral services for James H. Keller, 67, who died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. T. Kimmel, 611 E street northeast, were held at the | residence this afternoon. Burial was in_Prospect Hill Cemetery. Mr. Keller had been a lifelong resi- dent of the District, and had been associated with the firm of Martin Wie- gand for more than 40 years. He is survived by his daughter, a son, Ray- mond H. Keller, and a sister, Miss Mary Keller, all of this city. FUNERAL SE.RVICES SET Mrs. Sally Ellen Straughan Will | Be Buried Tomorrow. Funeral services for Mrs. Sally Ellen ! Straughan, 65, who died yesterday at her home, 1364 Girard street, will be held at the residence at 2 o'clock to- | morrow afternoon. Burial will be in | Alexandria, Va. Rev. Dr. W. A. Shel- ton, pastor of Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church, will officiate. Mrs. Straughan was born in Rich- mond County, Va., but had been a resi- dent of Washington for 52 years. Her husband, Samuel L. Straughan, died several years ago. She is survived b £wo daughters, Marion L. and Elizabeth R, Straughan, and a sister, Mrs. Betty well. Rassia’s imports from the United Kingdom last year were valued at $33,- SE NATOR McKELLAR INJURED WHEN AUTO SKIDS FROM ROAD Tennesseean Hurt in Crash Second Time Within Seven Months. Receives Fracture of Four Ribs and Bruises and Lacerations. By the Associated Press. HIS, Tenn., June 1.—United States Senator K. D. McKellar, who was injured in an automobile accident near Covington, Tenn., late yesterday, had recovered sufficiently today to permit his removal to a Memphis hospital in | an ambulance. | Physicians said they did not believe the injuries would result seriously. Senator McKellar suffered a fracture of four ribs and bruises and lacerations when a car in which he was riding with A H. Lawo of Memphis, skidded from a highway. Mr. Lawo &lso was cut and bru ised. A Memphis physiclan was called to Covington late last night to consult with the doctors there when a slight irregularity was noted in the Senator’s heart action. His condition in that respect espe- cially was reported much improved to- day. ‘The accident was the second in which the Senator has been injured within seven months. Senator McKellar was seriously in- jured in October when the automo- bile in which he was touring Oklahoma was wrecked near Lawton. SOVIET BUYERS IN BRITAIN LONDON, June 1 (#.—Two Russian trade delegations arrived from Moscow today to buy ships and electrical equip- :w]l!n to the extent of several million ollars. SENATOR K. D. McKELLAR. 500 FAMILIES FACE LOSS OF FRUIT JOBS Closing of Honduran Operation Creates Serious Problem for Traders. By the Assoclated Press. 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