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18 PAGES PLALNFIELD, NEW JERSEY, MONDAY, MAY 29, 1939 FINAL EDITION THREE CENTS Tomorrow Is Their Day to ID) to SIM Spelling Bee Party Aicoits Train Approval I Expectec 1 FT As I usiness Men Plainfield Girl Wins Fifth Place in NationalSpellingBee Mary Logan, Plainfield Courier-News Spelling Clianipion, finished fifth in the National Spelling Bee which was held in the New National Museum, Washington D. -today-while Elizabeth Rice, representing the Worcester, Tele 4 i rij 0 I 's iscuss revision 1 i gram and Gazette, won the championship in the 75th round. This is the best record ever made by the Plainfield Courier-News Spelling Champion in the 10 years this paper has been Washington (AP)-r-Aiiticipatin2: a favorable reaetkn, 4ht House Ways and Means Committee sought the Tiews of business groups today on Secretary Mqrgenthau's suggestions for corporate tax revision. A tax expert of the American Bar Association and a representative of the National Foreign Trade Council were invited to be the first witnesses. A representative of the United States Chamber of Commerce said privately that the general objectives outlined by Morgen-thau Saturday highly desirable, although much depended on the specific provisions by which Congress seeks to attain them.

C. Smith sending spellers to the national bee. In 1937, Elizabeth Kenney, Plainfield Courier-News champion, survived 24 rounds and fin U. S. Bee Champ 1 5 if vVJ '5.

i J. if I I -mi i i I i i i if I -a i 1 i 5 L- Capt. William 4" William At4-- if ll If 0 III S' Photo by R. H. Sears Mary Virginia Logan, Plainfield Courier-New Spelling Champion, front row left; her mother, Mr.

L. R. Logan, 675 W. Front St front rote center, and Mrt. Marion T.

Messier, spelling bee director, front row right, are shown at the North Avenue Station of the Central Railroad of New Jersey yesterday as they waited for the B. O. Royal Blue streamlined train, which took them tto Washington, D. for today's national spelling bee. In the back row is Mr.

Logan wlio came to see his wife and daughter off. Chauncey F. Stout, publisher of the Plainfield Courier-News, who is not in the picture, was the fourth member of the spelling bee party. Two Civil War Veterans To Ride in Parade The Civil War ended 74 years ago but two of the Union Army's soIJiers will be in the line of march tomorrow in the observance of Memorial Day, the national holiday born of that conflict. The veterans, the last surviving members of the once-active Winfield Scott Post, GAR, are William Perrine, 75 Grove and Capt.

William C. Smith, 53 Fairview both of North Plainfield. Mr. Perrine, who was 95 years old Apr. 14, is commander of the post, and Capt.

Smith, 93, is its quartermaster-adjutant. Serving as its secretary is Capt. Smith's daughter, Miss Clara Barton Smith, an indefatigable worker in behalf of the GAR and its auxiliary, the Woman's Relief Corps. 'Bttly the Kid' Goes to Ten' Green Brook The escapade" of "Billy the Kid" who was apprehended here the other night when found in a lady's boudoir, is over. "Billy" has been returned home following a week's liberty in the township, brought to a climax when he overstepped the bounds of a gentleman and strolled through the bedroom window of Mrs.

Caroline Hickey, Rock Rd. "Billy the Kid" tabbed that for want of a better name is a goat. He was "arrested" by Special Officer Samuel Bray Friday night in the privacy of Mrs. Hickey's bedroom where Billy gained entrance via front porch and window. He was detained at the home of Officer Bray and yesterday was claimed by a South Plainfield family who took him home.

Decision Awaited In Hague Case Washington VP) The Supreme Court may rule today whether Mayor Frank Hague violated the constitutional right of free assemblage in interfering with CIO meetings in Jersey City. This was one of 13 cases awaiting decision before the court adjourns for the summer, probably next Monnday. ished in eighth place By finishing fifth, Mary won $50, while the champion won $500 and two plaques, one for herself and one for her schooL The word which eliminated Mary in the 53rd round, after she had survived 52 rounds with some of the nation's best elementary school spellers, was "minitory," which she mispelled "miniotory." In second place was Humphrey Cook, representing the Richmond, Va News-Leader. He misspelled "homogeneity." Miss Rice corrected his spelling of that word and then went on to win the championship by spelling "canonical" correctly. The spelling bee party attended a banquet for the champions at the Ambassador Hotel, Washington, last night.

There were speeches by the announcers and judges of this year's spelling bee. Frank Neuhauser, winner of the first national bee in 1925, was introduced. He is now a student of law at Georgetown University, Maurren Clusky, Buffalo, N. champion, who had a birthday yesterday was presented a foot-high cake. Mary Virginia Logan sat directly opposite Maurren.

Mary Virginia Logan, Plainfield Courier-News Spelling Champion, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I R. Logan, 675 W. Front this city, is one of the 21 boys and girls who are competing in the 15th annual National Spelling Bee, being held today in the auditorium of the New National Museum in Washington.

All the contestants are pupils from fifth to eighth grades, representing newspapers from Colorado to the Atlantic coast and from Michigan to Florida. First Prize Is 500 They began competing at 9:30 a. m. for the title of the National Grade School Spelling Champion of the United States and the first prize of $500 and two plaques, one for the champion him or herself and the other for the champion's school. Three hundred dollars will go to the runner-up and $100 to the speller finishing third.

Spellers finishing fourth to 16th will receive $50 and those finishing 16th through 21st will receive $40. That means that regardless of where Mary finishes in the national contest- today, she will be assured of at least $40 in prize money, because there are just 21 contestants. Two pronouncers worked In relays using a special secret list of words, which became harder as the bee progressed. Harold F. Harding of George Washington University, and George F.

Hussey special contributing editor to Webster's New International Dictionary, were the pronouncers. There are three judges: John H. Lloyd of the United States Department of Interior; Mrs. Wilford L. White, formerly of the Harvard (Please Turn to Page 12) Hospital Patient Is Bride of North Plainfielder Miss Rose M.

Mullen, djaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mullen of Lambertville, and Thfodore A. Mount of 36 Dupont North Plainfield, were married yesterday In Jersey City Medical Center where the bride has been a patient for sev eral months. Officiating at ceremony, which took place In Miss Mullen's hospital room, was Judge William S.

Timney of the First Criminal Court'of Jersey City. The couple's attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Rich-are Sands of Lambertville. memorial with several donations cheerfully given.

It prefers small contributions from a large number of people so that the memorial will be a true gift of the community. According to tentative plans, the memorial will be fireplace with a suitably inscribed tablet, to be set up in the Mellick Community House In North Ave. Before becoming secretary of the COS, Miss Holly was for sometime attendance supervisor In the Plain-field public school system. Back in the Emergency Relief Administration days she served that department as chief Investigator on a volunteer basis for four years. Perrine Photos by R.

H. Sears Make Trip by Automobile The veterans will make the trip to Hillside Cemetery by automobile as they have almost every Memorial Day for the past decade. Because of their failing eyesight and hearing the ritual for their deceased comrades will be read by members of a young group of veterans; those of the conflicts in which the nation has fought since the Civil War. Captain Smith won his military title after his war service, through many years of activity in behalf of the National Guard in peacetime. He was a hard-fighting private in Company of the Second New Jersey Cavalry, enlisting at Trenton Aug.

10, 1863, and being mustered out of service Nov. 1865, at Vicks-burg, Miss. The captain was born in Roberts-ville, Monmouth County, Oct. 10, 1845, and in his early years was one of Plainfield's and North Plain-field's outstanding mason-contrac tors. He has contributed to the con struction of numerous buildings in the business district.

Active in. military and veteran affairs for years, Captain Smith entertained hundreds of prominent GAR and regimental associates at his home. Also on his guest list have been numerous clergymen. musicians and composers. One frequent caller was Henry C.

Work, composer of the famous Civil War air "Marching Through Served as State Commander Before the infirmities of his age cut short his activity, Captain Smith traveled about the country attending GAR national conven tions. He rose to the rank of state (Please Turn to Page 2) Declaration Well Received The secretary's declaration that "a fundamental objective of sound finance clearly is a balanced budget" was well received in many business quarters, as was his proposal that Senate and House committees handling taxes and appro priations operate jointly on a con tinuing basis "to consider the overall aspects of the expenditure and revenue programs." -House members eaid that in ad dition to reenacting the so-called "nuisance" taxes expiring June 30, the tax revision program at this session probably would cover three or four points. These likely will include, they said, repeal of the undistributed profits tax and substitution of a flat 18 per cent levy on corporations having net incomes above $25,000 a year; deduction of net business losses from the profits of tbree future years instead of the present one-year carryover, and revaluation of capital stock every year instead of evry three years. Changes Indicated Morgenthau, asserting that President Roosevelt approved his entire statement, indicated the administration would agree to revision of the tax structure along the foregoing lines, but he made no specific recommendations as to rates or other, details. "The administration's proposed amendments to the Social Security Act will come up in the House Thursday.

Among other changes, the payment of old-age insuranca would start next year instead of in 1942 and the old-age insuranc.3 tax rate would be held at its present level for three years. Marie Altork Places Second in National Test Further honors came to North Plainfield High School Saturday when Miss Marie Altork, a senior, who placed first as a drum majorette in the state competition at Summit Apr. 29, was placed second in the national contest held at the World's Fair grounds Saturday. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

William Altork, 28 Stone North Plainfield. Harold Goldberg, 16, high school junior, who won the state drum competition at Summit Apr. 29, was also entered in the national contest at the World's Fair Satur-, day, but Joseph C. Schadel had not yet today received the judge's decision. He Is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Meyer Goldberg, 12 Sycamore the borough. Peter Bonini, 17, also high school senior, as previously stated, for the second time won the national piccolo title last week In New York. 10:15 a. m.

In the Presbyterian Cemetery followed by service In the church. In Somerville the parade will begin at 9 a. m. from the Armory In Grove St, followed by exercises In New Cemetery at m. Post 26L American Legion, will bold services at the New Market School, New Market, tablet, meeting at Morecraft Hall, New Market, at 10 a.

m. to go to the school. There will also be a service at the graves. Parade in Metuchen In Metuchen, Fugle-Hummer Post 65, American Legion, will hold a parade and services at Memorial Park, Metuchen, starting at 10:30 a. m.

In Scotch Plains, Scotch Plains Post 209, American Legion, will sponsor a parade and services starting at 8 a. m. Services will be (Please Turn to Pare S) Atlantic Flyer Believed Sighted Over Scotland (Picture on Page 2) London (AP) A small airplane flying very high and believed by some to be Thomas H. Smith's tiny "Baby Clipper" was sighted today over Wigtownshire; on the western tip of Scotland, headed toward England. The plane which was coming from Ireland was seen abont three miles inland.

Old Orchard Beach, Me Kl Only the Northv Atlantic's rolling: wastes knew the whereabouts today of 24-year-old Thomas II. Smith and the "baby ho, lifted from Old Orchard's sands in an unsanctioned experimental flight to Europe. Into yesterday's dawn, the Los Angeles birdman nosed hia 670-pound monoplane with its four-cyl-' inder, 65 horsepower engine on' course, associates said, was plotted for a landfall at Slyne Head, Ireland, nearly 2,800 miles away, about" noon today. Fog and rain clamped low ceiling over the first third of his route. No word came of the tiny ship's passage over Newfoundland, but at Saint John, N.

airport officials heard a plane they thought might be Smith's. The former transport pilot had 160 gallons of gasoline he calculated it was enough to take him 1 3600 miles at a cruising speed of 100 miles an hour. Smith had the equipment to fly" blind, if necessary, but no rad4o. His only means of communication consisted of three canvas message bags he hoped fo drop to ships at1 sea. Senator Vandenburg To Seek Reelection Washington (JP) Senator Arthur H.

Vandenburg R-Mich) announced today he would seek reelection to the Senate In 1940, but1 added that "if there are subsequent responsibilities of a broader I shall meet them to the best of my ability." Vandenberg's statement was- made in a letter replying to a request from Michigan Republican' officials that he be drafted for the party's presidential nomination next year. TODAY Page Answers to Questions 6 Classified Ads. 16-17 Comics Pages 10-11 Cross-Word Puzzle 19 Diet and Health 9 Dorothy Dix 9 Editorials Events in Suburban Areas 4 Good Will Column 11 Modes of the 9 Needleeraft 9 Obituary 17 Our Children 9 Pattern Service 9 Pettingill J8 Plain" Talk Radio 10 Readers' Forum Sports 13-14-15 Stars Say 9 Telef act a Theaters 1217 "White Orchids- story) 11 Women's Page 9 "WINGS OF YOUTH" A new serial by Helen Wet-shlmer about modern believable peopto a story of airmind-ed youngsters who court disaster with a smile and face life's problems without flinching. Starts Friday. June 2, In The Courier-News Elizabeth Rice, Worcester Telegram and Gazette News of the World Tersely Told Entombed Miner Freed Shenandoah, Pa, (JP) Laughing and joking with rescuers, Robert Galligan, ear-old anthracite miner, was dug out of a coal hole early today, apparently uninjured after 65 hours imprisonment under tons of rock and dirt.

He was rushed to a hospital, where physicians said he was suffering slightly from shock. 30,000 GravesDecorated Paris -JJP) The graves of 30,000 American soldiers who fought and died in France were decorated today in memorial services. Honor detachments of French troops and American and French delegations attended the ceremonies. More Soldiers Sought Washington (JPy Hih Army officials are preparing the most Intensive recruiting campaign since the World War, with a goal of nearly 115,000 recruits or re-enlistments in the next IS months. The drive Is designed to meet replacement and expansion needs of the Air Corps and other branches of the service.

Troops Leave Spain Madrid VPh- Spanish National-its declared today that Generalissimo Francisco, Franco's promise to send home all foreign troops upon the consolidation of his civil war victory would be fulfilled by the end of this week. Italian Legionnaires at Cadiz are to say "adios!" Wednesday when they embark for Italy on transports. 'Mongol9 Planes Downed Tokyo Japanese newsagency, reported today from Manchoukuo, that Jap-' anese forces had downed 42 "Mongol" airplanes in the vicinity of Lake Buir. The Kwantung Army announced yesterday that 17 Outer Mongolian planes of Soviet Russian manufacture were shot down in last week's skirmishing. Begin Prison Terms Kansas City (JP) Tom Pender-gast and R.

E. O'Malley. his lieutenant. Join 21 underlings of the "big boss" once powerful political machine in the "big house" today. Pen-dergast and O'Malley have a date with a U.

S. Marshal for a trip to Leavenworth Prison. Pendergast was sentenced to 15 months and O'Malley to a year and a day on their pleas of guilty to defrauding Uncle Sam In income tax returns. Pearson Switches Green Light On For Holiday-Goers Fine and clear holiday weather is predicted for tomorrow by Cooperative Observer S. K.

Pearson who said everyone may go ahead with plans for observance of the day without' fear of getting cold or wet. Rain predicted for this area over the weekend escaped Plain- fleld but fell on UNCHANCED numerous surrounding municipalities in Somerset County yesterday. In the city genuine summer conditions prevailed, with the mercury soaring to a maximum yesterday of 90. Mr. pearson pointed out, though, the temperature was not a record for the day and that the city experienced a high of 93 on May 7.

The weather was unusually warm Saturday night and last night, the thermograph showing minima of 67 and 66. Dies Will Probe Stories of Red Influence in Navy 'Washington" JP) The House Committee on Un-American Activities, it "was reported today, has decided to investigate naval" offi cers reports that Communistic and other organizations have Influenced the "loyalty, morality ana aisci-pline" of enlisted men. Representative Walters (D-Pa) said that Chairman Dies (D-Tex) of the committee had promised "to make a thorough investigation" at once" of Navy Department statements that they had discharged "a number of enlisted men" because of membership in groups considered "at odds with the purposes of national defense." The committee last week heard testimony that anti-Semitic propaganda was being sent to a group of person's which included some Army and Navy Reserve officers. S. Navy Praised Washlnjon Cf Adm.

William D. Leahy, Chief ef Naval Operations, declares that the United States sea forces are adequate to protect the county from any single foreign power. "There would be some difficulty in guarding America's sea frontier against possible Leahy said yesterday, "but the Navy indulges In a hope that it would be able to provide a successful defense against some possible Holiday Events Listed Boro Memorial To Exempts Is Unveiled Before 1.000 Ceremonies commemorating the unveiling and dedication of a memo rial to the volunteer firemen of the Plainfields, erected at Somerset St. and Lincoln PL, North Plainfield, by the Exempt Firemen's Association, were held yesterday In the presence of nearly 1,000 people. These included citizens, officials of the borough and Somerset County; members of the present paid fire department and exempt firemen, and a goodly representa tion of the 65 living volunteer fire men of the city and borough; also a members of Plainfield Fire Department in command of Fire Chief Wesley J.

Dunn. Officials, including Mayor Edgar F. members of the borough and city Council, guests and volunteer firemen, occupied seats on a platform. Flying from the staff in the center of the lawn was an old American flag, with 45 stars, owned by Edward Conshay and believed to be 75 years old. At the foot was a beautiful display cf Cowers donated and arranged ly Brooks Carson.

Red, white and Hue bunting draped the platform, welcome Extended Former Mayor William L. Smaller, chairman of the dedication committee, welcomed those present and thanked all who had had a part in the completion of the After the playing of the National Anthem by North Plain- (Please torn to Fare 8) In Accordance With Custom, The Courier-News Will Not Be Published -Tomorrow, Memorial Day. Ttco Comics Pages Today i i In City arid ViCimty Holiday events will be held in Plainfield and vicinity tomorrow, Memorial Day, according to the following schedule Memorial Day parade and review of the Veterans' organizations of Plainfield will start at 10 a. m. Stops will be made at Plainfield Ave.

cemetery, St Mary's Monument and flagpole, and at Library Square, where the parade will disband. COS Opens Drive for Funds For Memorial to Miss Holly Parade Begins at 9 ft. m. In North Plainfield, Memorial Day parade will start at 9 a. m.

and will ae concluded with services at the soldiers' monument at Myrtle and Willow the borough. Exercises in Bernardsville Bernards Post 277, American Legion, will hold exercises in Bernardsville at the Memorial Tablet on the public library grounds at 9 a. m. and In Lindabury Park at 10 a. m.

A. and A. Swensen Post and Auxiliary will celebrate Memorial Day In Stirling with a service in the cemetery from 10 a. m. to 11 a.

m. and with a parade at 2 p. m. to the Junior High School where a program will be held. Nelll-Card Post 114, American Legion, will meet at the Basking Ridge firehouse at 9:15 a.

m. and will proceed to the Basking Ridge green where services will be held. Then they will go to Liberty Corner where exercises will begin at In response to numerous requests, the executive board of the Charity Organization Society has Instituted a subscription campaign i to raise a fund for a memorial to the late Miss Margaret Holly, executive secretary of the COS for many years. MUs Holly, who died Feb. 3.

1937, had been with the COS since 1907. Fred W. Goddard heads the special committee of the board assigned to conduct the campaign and he Is being assisted by Mrs. C. Boardman Tyler, Albert W.

Drake and Frederick R. Home. While the committee realizes that It could obtain enough to install the American.