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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1923

Page

8

Fraud order extended against Oriental university officials

The Postmaster General extended a fraud order to cover the Prexerana Community and Mrs L Vest Holler at Poplars Maryland. The action cites schemes by Helmuth P Holler to portray Oriental University as a respected institution with a large faculty and global graduates while listing dead or unaffiliated patrons and faculty in promotional materials.

Oriental University Helmuth P. Holler New Prexerana Mra.l Owings Prexerana Community Poplars Calvert County Holler Mrg. L. West Holler H. J. Donnelly Post Office Department

Decker Paternity Suit Opens Over Alleged Attack

The paternity case of El mer G. Decker, captain of the Walter Reed hospital fire department, against coal merchant Charles F. Miller of Bethesda seeks $100,800. The suit centers on an alleged attack involving Jeanette Fraridis Decker, the plaintiff.

Elmer G. Decker Walter Reed Hospital Charles F. Miler Bethesda Miller Jeanette Fraridis Decker

Naval District created in Wyoming over oil restraint

Senate public lands committee heard how a naval district of Salt Creek was formed in Wyoming to oust drillers from a disputed site in July 1922. George H. Shuler, New York State treasurer, described orders from Major General Lejeune and Secretary Fall, who backed a forceful action after a president linked to a campaign contributor approved the plan. The detachment, led by Shuler, reported completion with no major resistance.

Wyoming Albert B. Fall the Interior Fall Washington New Jersey Walsh Montana Harris el Paso John Henry Lutz New Mexico Smoot Utah H. Foster Bain U. S. Bureau of Mines Sinclair Wyoming Oil Reserve

Fort Myer Horsemen Stage Thrills for Army Relief Fund

Preparations for the Army Relief Society exhibition of plain and fancy horsemanship at Fort Myer proceed, with events by the First Battalion Sixteenth Field Artillery and the Third Cavalry. The show includes trick riding, a saber drill, and a unique mounted band performance, followed by a charity dance to benefit widows and orphans of soldiers. Tickets are available via the post adjutant.

Army Relief Society Post Fort Myer Army Sixteenth Field Artillery Third Cavalry Kenneth Hebert C. P. George

Bishop Freeman to Visit Pinkney Memorial Church

In Hyattsville Prince Georges County the Rt Rev James E H Freeman Protestant Episcopal bishop of Washington will visit Pinkney Memorial Church on December 16 at 11 o'clock to confirm candidates. Prince Georges county public schools will close December 21 for Christmas recess with studies resuming January 2. The colored elementary school at Forestville, Prince Georges County, a $3 000 frame structure, has been completed. This serves only two schools.

U. S. Countess Sued by Marquis in Paris

Continued from the first page the suit outlines two years of constant society life. The Marquis says his wealth, once 39 000 francs annually, dwindled to nothing and he planned to retire to his ancestral home in the War department. He accuses Mrs. Thompson of promising to send marriage papers but she sent only a telegram saying she had decided not to proceed.

War Départment Thompson

Women’s Plisse Crepe Pajamas and Aprons at Palais Royal

A reader friendly midcentury sale listing offers women’s two piece plisse crepe pajamas at 1.98 with Jenny neck or man-tailored frog fastenings in pink blue and honeydew. Also silk tafteta tops, varied colors, sizes to 50, plus gingham linen percale options and aprons in black oxford and other shades, priced 0.50 to 3.25. Palais Royal Third Floor.

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