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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1924

Page

6

Woodin and others face maintenance and divorce actions

District Supreme Court actions involve Virginia Woodin suing Navy employee Charles Woodin for support and custody of their son George. Charles Clarke answers accusations against wife Edith W. Clarke in a separate limited divorce suit citing alleged mistreatment and neglect. Several other couples, including Lawrence Baker and Charlotte Cutter, confront alimony and contempt claims as their cases proceed.

Virginia Woodin District Supree Charles 8 Woodin Navy Department Board of Education Wash‘on Chamberlain, Smith and Munter George Takoma Park Wordin Marrat Nori Lawrence C Baker Mratia B Baker Wiliam P Wendell Charlotte M Cutter Herbert B. Cutter

Bonus Bureau Cuts $250,000 in Salvage Costs

War Department records show the cost to outfit offices for record searching under the bonus bill was reduced by nearly $250,000 by using surplus government equipment. Brig. Gen. H. M. Lord credited adjutant general staff and other agencies for the savings, noting items include 2.04% deals from surplus stocks, 123 army trucks from Baltimore saving about $100,000, 160 electric fans refurbished by the typewriter shop saving $2,240, and $52,000 from reconditioning 36% old typewriters plus salvaged supplies from other departments.

War and Navy Gen. Lord Baltimore Brooklyn

Boy Struck by Auto: Serious Injury Feared

Edward Duckett an 11 year old boy sliding on a slippery street was struck by an automobile last night He was taken to Cagnalty hospital where his condition is said to be serious Physicians fear injury The vehicle was driven by Bernard Jardoe of 321 Hater t north on Eighth between 1st and M streets northeastern district of porthemel

Edward Duckett S. Street Cagnalty Hospital Bernard Jardoe Hater

Radio Programs Today From Eastern Stations and Call Letters

Broadcast schedule lists NAA Naval Radio Arlington programs from 9 45 a m to 10 45 p m including livestock weather fruit shipments and market updates with multiple daily forecasts and signals WCAP WRC and others feature music talks and time signals plus distant stations CKAC KDKA KHJ and KYW provide concerts news and sports updates through the day

NAA Naval Radio Arlington C. W. Ave Chicago St. Louis Naval News Wcap—C. & FP

Listening In WRCs Program Showcases Varied Recitals

The WRC program tonight features an orchestral piece, two song recitals, a piano recital, humorous readings, and a political talk. Virginia Wiley, Lovell School pianist, opens at o o clock with Chopin works, following a Carnegie Hall recital. Elaine S Ford performs at 8 15 in English songs, assisted by Mrs. Aldeman. Marjorie Webster offers humorous readings at 8 30, and Arthur McCormick voices a 14 minute song recital at 8 45 with George F. Ross. At 9 oclock Maurice Judd, NY Sun Washington head, reviews candidates. Wardmen Park Hotel trio plays until 9 55, then Captain Percy Redfern Creed discusses the Prince of Wales as a sportsman. Irene Bialkievich broadcasts a multilingual piano recital. DX news from KLX Oakland Tribune notes reception to Apia, Samoa. Speakers include Elmer Landes, E B Reid, and Dr. David Friday at a Chicago banquet, broadcast after 8 on WLS. Jockey Club speaker Dr. Fitzgerald discusses Thoroughbreds on WGY. Found ads in The Washington Post Classifieds offer free owner notices.

Wrc—Radio Corporation Madge Beck Basepall Acores Virginia, Wiley Lovette School of Munic Elaine S. Ford Mra. Z. W. Alderman Marjorie Webster Arthur McCormick George F. Ross Maurice Judd Irving Roernstein Wardman Park Radio Digest Associated Press WRC Virginia Wiley Lovellé School of Music Miss Wiley Carnegie Hall New York City Miss Foard Wardmen Park Hotel Percy Redfern Creed WEAF Prince of Wales Creed Royal Irene Bialkievich Germany Elmer §. Landes Federal Farm Loan Board E. B. Reid American Farm Bureau Federation David Friday American Review of Reviews National Transportation Institute Michigan State College of Agriculture Washington Hotel la Salle Chicago American Association of Joint Stock Land Banks W. W. Powell Sears-Roebuck WLS

Dr Charles Becker Dies At Age Of 31

Dr Charles Becker a Washington leading citizen and Mason died aged 91 at his daughter s home from angina pectoris He was born in Hamburg in 1833 and came to the United States in 1854 He helped found the National College of Pharmacy and held multiple secretary and lecturer roles Survived by several children Funeral plans not announced

Charles Becker Washington BE. M. la Bolteaux Fessenden Street Dr. Becker Hamburg Germany Mary Moses National College of Pharmacy Becker District Board of Pharmacy George B. Whiting Lodge Potomac Knights Templar King la Boiteaux Harrison W. Haines Salt Lake City H. A. Davis Harry Becker

Stolen Police Club Recovered in Raid

A police club stolen years ago from Detective Paul Jones was recovered by the eighth precinct in a raid at 1910 Seventh Street Northwest. It was hidden in a trunk bottom and had vanished after a fight. Evidence of Aquor was destroyed before the raid. officers said the club would be returned to the owner via the Found Column in the Classified Page of The Washington Post-Adv.

Paul Jones Eighth Precinct Seventh Street Northwest Jones Aquor

Vaudeville at Keiths Showcases Stars and Strau s

Keiths theatre menus a lively week with Juna Sanderson and Frank Crumit pairing to delight audiences. Notables include Eddie Weber at piano, Walter Johnson honored, Grette Ardine in Paris style runner up, and dancers Tyrell and Fynan. The Strauss act closes, with Hopper departing after a seven day run and thanks for the praise and hours enjoyed.

Keith Booking Juna Sanderson Frank Crumit B. F. Keiths Theater Tairnesa Crumit Julia Miss Sanderson Eddie Weber Walter Johnson Grette Ardine Paris John Tyrell William Fynan Sammy Lee William Joe Mandel Harry Jang Harold Whelan Horace Wright Rene Dietrich Mr. Wright Miss Merle

Gayety Burlesque Show Delights Audiences This Week

The Gayety theater presents Go To It by William S. Campbell to large crowds. The finale of the first act draws praise for originality and skill. Louise Gardner sings Blues Blues Blues with others in leading roles. An amateur local follies chorus is added and well received. A separate accident report notes Carrell H. Dikeman's auto striking Balera Ginn near her home. the child was hospitalized at Providence.

William S. Campbell Gayety Louise Gardner Helen du Ross Althea Barnes Jack MacSorley Gene Shuler Andy Francia Jim Carlton George Listette

Mrs Ferguson and James Harley clash over disqualifications

Mrs Ferguson faces calls from James A. Harley to drop all klansmen and remove disqualifications for her candidacy. Harley praised her success in wresting Texas from mob rule while signaling support. In Havre France the DeGrasse will resume voyage to New York with 90 percent of original passengers aboard after ventilating shafts were repaired.

Ferguson James A. Harley Texas Jim Havre France New York Savoie

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