Evening Star Newspaper, July 12, 1931, Page 16

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B—6 CHURCH TO MARK . HUNDREDTH YEAR . Congregation Will Greet Former Members. Bbecial Dispatch to The Star. BERRYVILLE, Va. July 11.—The | céntennial of the founding of Grace | iscopal Church, Berryville, will be opserved tomorrow and hundreds of | people formerly connected with the church are expected from this and ofher States. ‘Grace Church was built in 1831, the congregation until that time being niembers of Wickliffe Parish and dur- ing the rectorship of Rev. Jared Rice. Rev. Vincent C. Franks of Lexington, Va., former rector of the church, will preach at the morning service, and Hjshop Frederick B. Goodwin in the cvening, at which time he will also acminister the rites of confirmation. During the afternoon a pageant will be presented, depicting some of the efents of interest in the parish. The (| meeting of some of the vestrymen of -Wickliffe Church in 1831 ‘will ! own, arranging for establishment of ce Church; Gen. Lee, with a staff officer, attending church here in 1863, when en route to Gettysburg; after a battle the women and children are own attending the wounded; the Dboys being sent to the Spanish-Ameri- can War in 1898; the procession of church school children as on the last Sinday in May, 1918; a meeting of the present vestry considering the future of the church, and, in conclusion, the last sermon, in which the Angel of the Church speak: MARYLAND TOMATO * CONTESTS OPENED Entrance Lists Close July 15 for Growers Seeking Annual Honors and Prizes. Epecial Dispatch to The Star. COLLEGE PARK, Md, July 11— Tomato growers of the State are again offcred the opportunity to compete for and prizes in the annual con- sponsored by the Maryland Ten- m Tomato Club, it is announced by L A. Hunter, specialist in_canning y of Maryland Any one desiring to the contest should communicate his county agent immediately, as| the entry list will close July 15. | The object of the Maryland ten-ton cdntest s to promote production of | higher yields per acre of canning to- | matoes. " Any farmer growing more than acres of tomatoes is eligible to enter the contest. Yields will be based the production of the entire acreage wn on the farm. Through the interest and courtesy ©f a number of commercial organiza- tiens connected with the canning in- stry, prizes consisting of gold ies are awarded those having the e highest vields. In addition, all| growers making yields of 10 tons or | nrore to the acre receive certificates of | membership in the club. i -— 1932 LEGION CONVENTION SOUGHT IN ALEXANDRIA Post No. 24 Decides to Invite Vir- ginia Department Annual Meet- ing—Officers Are Elected. B a Staff Correspondent of The Star. ALEXANDRIA, Va. July 11.—John Tests for Prohibition Agents nt‘ BALTIMORE, July 11.—More than 200 candidates for jobs as prohibition agents are scheduled to take an exami- nation at the Custom House next ) i i Wednesday, according to C. D. Brown, Berryville Grace Episcopal assistant secretary of the Civil Service Commission. Because of the large number of ap- plicants the two groups, ofle taking the test in the ‘morning and the other in the afterncon. 200 TO BE EXAMINED Baltimore Wednesday. en will be divided into THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D G, JU WY 12, 1931—P AT ONE. LABOR GROUP SEEKS CANDIDATES’ VIEWS | Richmond Council Sends Question- naire Asking Stand on Various Laws. Special Dispatch to The Star. RICHMOND, Va., July 11.—The Rich- mond Central Trades and Labor Coun- cil has sent to the local candidates for Delivers Any Suite the General Assembly & questionnaire asking how they stand on the small- loan law, State police, workmen's com- pensation, old-age pensions, sales tax, | bus-truck taxation and income tax law changes. ‘The candidates will be busy from now until the primary giving their views on these and other questions at political meetings which are being held through- out the city in the campaign just get- ting under way. In line with his recent announcement that he would curtail his public work the Earl of Beauchamp has resigned | the chairmanship of the National Liberal Club of Britain. Store COIL SPRING DAY BEDS of Liquor Case 'RAID RULING UPHOLDS TENT AS “MANSlON”i |Lack of Warrant Causes Dismissal by U. 8. Commissioner. | Spectal Dispatch to The St HAGERSTOWN, M Closed Saturdays $l 9.75 Install these ten pieces and see how iovel ,» July 11.—A man’s tent is his mansion and cannot | be raided without a search warrant, 100-PIECE DINNER SET . BE OUTFIT D | United states Commissioner D. A. Wol- | finger ruled yesterday in dismissing |a “charge of possessing intoxicating liquor against Clarence L. Oliver. Federal dry agents raided the tent| in which Oliver was living along the | Potomac River and got a quantity of alleged home brew beer and whisky. Oliver, in his defense, contended the tent was his domicile and was entered without a search warrant. His con- tention was upheld and the charge was dismissed. When two delivery trucks collided in | Liverpool, England, recently, one turned |a somersault and alighted on a man, | killing him. $9.95 i il T 7 COUCH $89 Bed Room Suite—4. Pieces Special Dispatch to The Star. TWO HURT AS TRACTOR TAKES 300-FOOT FALL | Frank Reed Probably Fatally In. jured Near Martinsburg—Brother, Also in Crash, Not Serious. MARTINSBURG, W. Va, July 11— Frank Reed, 27, was probably fatally | g0 | injured and a brother, J. seriously hurt late Wednesda; tractor and wheat binder which they were mo operation toppled over the side of the' than 20 fine harbors. NATIONAL During T. Reed, less when a | to the J. T. Reed place for .’uly and road and rolled down a 300-foot em- bankment to the edge of the Potomac River. The men were riding the ma- chinery at the time, and Frank Reed was caught almost squarely unger it. Both were rushed to separate hos- | pitals here. An _emergency - operation | failed to relieve the more seriously in- jured farmer. Physicians held no hope Tor his recovery. Cinder subroading gave way and | caused the machinery to topple, it was said. he men were moving the equipm their father's farm, where had just completed haxvesting. The Philippine Islands have more August LANE CEDAR CHESTS STUDIO This four-piece group will assuredly strike REFRIGERATOR $1Q.75 ENAMELLED CRIB your dining room wil! appear. The suite consists of buffet, server, china closet, extension table, 5 side chairs and 1 armchair of walnut finish on fine cabinet wood Your Credit Is Good vour fancy. As vou sce in the above sketch it in- cludes dresser, chest of drawers, vanity and new stvle bed. They are of well seasoned cabinet woods in walnut finish, Liberal Credit Terms S, Arnold was elected commander of slexandria Post, No. 24, American Legion, to succeed Comdr. Sidney Weil at the annual meeting of the Leglon held in Gadsby’s Tavern last night. « Other officers elected include G. Ray- nmond King, first vice commander; Louis F. Hoy, second vice commander; Marc Freeman of Fort Humphreys, third vice commander; Howard L. Arnold, adjutant; Jones Cox, finance officer, and Harry Davie, sergeant at arms.’ The election of a chaplain was deferred. »Comdr. Weil, who will serve until aftcr the State convention in Clifton Porge, Va., August 23-25, reported that during his term of office the Legion rpiched the peak of 605 members, be- iz the largest body in the State. :Dan S. Hollenga, business manager af the Chamber of Commerce, was indorsed by the meeting for the post I commander of the department in the State. . It was also decided to invite the 1932 convention of the Virginia department of the Legion to meet in Alexandria, the invitation to include the American Tegion Auxiliary, the Forty and Eight and the Eight and Forty Societies. ‘46 $100 4-Pe. Suite 622 4 beautiful picces, strongly construct- ed of sclected gumwood, nicely finished in walnut. As shown above, this suite - comprises Semi-Poster Bed, Chest of Drawers, Dresser and artistic Dressing Table. One of the finest values ever offcred. < WOMAN SUES STORE FOR DOOR ACCIDENT $25,000 Asked in Cumberland Ac- : tion Blaming Injury on Employe. ccial Dispatch to The Star. . CUMBERLAND, Md, July 11.—Mrs. €hlo> Belle Weaver, wife of C. B. Weaver of Paw Paw, W. Va., 25 miles east of here, has docketed suit in United States District Court at Pitts- Purgh against Frank & Seder Corpora- sion, department store owners, for $25,000 damages for alleged injuries #eceived in a revolving door at the Store entrance. « Mrs. Weaver alleges that on Septem- ber 18, 1929, while a patron of the tore shopping with her small son, de- ectives attempted to detain a woman they accused of shoplifting and that 3he woman fled and attempted to ®scape, as Mrs. Weaver was leaving the lcor, knocking her aside. In the chase Irs, Weaver contends her arm was raught and jerked into the door, caus- 3ng a chronic condition and that she #has been under medical attention in umberland and Paw Paw and is per- imanently injured. : 6. 0. P. WOMEN TO MEET Maryland Federation to Convene INear Mount Airy Next Tuesday. :Bn:c:nl Dispatch to The Star. KITCHEN $125 100% Mohair Suite CABINETS Three pieces and = glance at the above sketch $119 “Kroehler” Bed Davenport, Suite Unexpected guests cause no embarrassing situations if you have a bed-davenport suite. In a moment you can hring from the settee a full ize, comfortable bed. The suite includes the ¢ pieces pictured. will give you an idea of their clever styling. Each of the pieces is covered with fine quality of gen- uine mohair and has loose reversible cushions in moquette. Sides and backs of self-tone velour, $129 2-Pe. Damask Suite ‘85 Splendidly tailored of carefully chosen Mohair, theses two pieces are featured by the attractive, loose, pillow backs. Large comfortable Settec and Armchair, exactly as shown. i MOUNT AIRY, Md., July 11.—More «than 100 wcmen are expected to be =present when the third meeting during *this year of the Federation of Repub- ~lican Women of Maryland will be held =at the home of Mrs. Ethel Lauterbach, .State treasurer of the federation, near shere, next Tuesder. ¢ The meeting, an all-day affair, will v begin at 10:30 a.m. and prominent sspeakers will be present. Mrs. John » A. Holmes of Rockville, president of the » federation, will preside. MASK-WIG CLUB FORMED By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. BELTSVILLE, Md., July 11.—A mask and wig ciub was organized at a meet- ¢ inz in the home of Miss Betty Miller & recently. Walker Therne was appointed # chairman. Charter members of the new or- nization are: Beatrice Thorne, Betty illgr, Ruble Brushem, Walker,Thorne, «-Rioffard Thomas, Esdras Gruyer and * Ruz#ll Carr, 3 $19.75 Enameied Breakfast Suite 112 An extremely attractive and well built breakfast suite comprising a smart drop-leaf table and 4 sturdy and pleasingly designed chairs. The suite is beau- tifully enameled and may be had in variods colors. The three pieces pictured comprise this lovely suite. It is made of hand-woven fibre in natural finish. The seats and backs are of beautiful cretonne. The suite also features automo- bile spring cushions, e : H H T STREET AT H . AW PORCH ROCKER

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