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The Davton Herald' Return 0 Plane May IowThin Second News Section Kitty Hawk's Status Complicates Settlement Of Estate TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1948 'Some 20 Feet Long fore my decease, I have personally in writing asked its withdrawal By EDWARD C. TIIOMPKINS Herald SUff Writer The letter written by the late Firemen Removed Icicles from the museum." Such ft written request has been found, made on Dec. 8, 1943. A ropy of the letter now in the safe of Trobate Judge Rodney M. I.ove, with the will.

Questions raised because of that believes. As to the rost of bringing the plane barb to this country that, I too, raises nice question. This question. Judge Love declared, ran i only be settled after it has been determined if any agreement was ever made when Mr. Wright loaned the plane to England.

In absence of any such agreement solution of that problem may be more difficult, he said. Orville Wright in 1943 announcing he had "decided" to bring the Kitty Hawk, original plane of the Wright brothers, back from England has complicated settlement of his estate no end. In his will, the plane was bequeathed to the Science Museum, South Kensington. where it has been on display since 192S. 3.

Who is to pay the cost of transporting the plane from England? 4. Does it become part of the residuary estate of the late Mr. Wright? If so, must it be appraised and should that value he included in the "inventory and appraisal of the estate filed with the court? 5. Must the plane be sold so residuary legatees receive their share of its value in allocation of their bequests under terms of the will? Judjte Love admits that these and perhaps a number of more questions will he raised before settlement of the estate. Judge I.ove declared that one of the first duties of the ro-esecutors will be to see that the plane Is returned to this country.

That in itself may involve international court procedure should directors of the museum raise the question as to whether terms of the will have been met. The decision as to wheie the plane will be housed in the Smithsonian institute or a shrine, perhaps in Dayton, is also a matter for the co-executors to decide. Judge as such Is subject to an appraisal. On the question of whether th plane must be $rH to that th money may be set up In the resf-duary estate Judge Love hesitiated in giving any opinion. Were it not for the fact that Mr.

Wright in his will set up two trust funds for minor relatives to go to their heirs, if any, the solution would be easier, the judge commented. But existence of trusts complicates matters and raises the complex question of "inheritance in futurity." Judge Love admitted the settlement of the estate would have been greatly expedited had only the venerable inventor made a specific bequest in his will def initely disposing of the plane. 3 ft; letter are: 1. Who is responsible to see that the, plane is returned to this country? I 2. Who is to decide where the plane will be housed once it ar-j rives in America? Although refraining from an of-1 ficial opinion.

Judge Love added, he I City firemen fought ice instead of fire yesterday, in an effort to prevent icicles from injuring pedestrians. They removed king-size icicles, some as much as 20 feet long, from the side of the new courthouse. They hung over the alley between the Dayton Power and Light company building and the courthouse, and firemen feared they might fall. Firemen were also called out yesterday to the old courthouse and to the Virginia cafeteria on East Third street, to remove icicles. However, that portion of the will making the bequest had an "escape clause," which said: "Unless, be- thinks the plane should become a part of the residuary estate and Inventor's Car Had Court Appoints Co-Executors Wright Memorial Plans Gain Impetus; Home Purchase, New Stamp Discussed Special Identification The death of Orville Wright has revealed another Interesting: little personality Item about the famous airplane pioneer.

For 13 years his auto carried the Ohio license plate, 20 Mr. Wright began to use that number in 1935 when the lettering system on Ohio auto tags went Into effect, according to Paul Ackerman, secretary of the Dayton Auto club. He rould not obtain the letters for the reason that the letter Is limited to city and state cars. each anniversary of the Wright brothers first flight. Paul Ackerman was named yesterday as chairman of the chamber's Wright memorial subcommittee.

Serving with him are C. Palmer Boyles, George Houk, George Lane, Robert Patterson, Stephen Wolfe and Spottswood Duke. Meets Next Week Ackerman said today the subcommittee wil, hold its initial meet ing next week. He said the group's function is to study suggestions and make a recommendation to the aviation committee of the chamber. The aviation committee was told yesterday by Fred Marshall, friend of the late Orville Wright, that the original Kitty Hawk airplane should be returned from England to Dayton.

The committee went on record as favoring renaming Springfield street as "Wright boulevard." Minister May Face Indecency Charges Possible probate court action in (he case of James 0. Miller, 46-year-old pastor of the Pilgrim Holiness -church in Miamisburg, who was arrested last week on charges of indecent exposure, was halted today. Miller's wife, Florence, withdrew charges her husband was mentally ill. With her action, Judge Rodney Love was forced to order Miller's release from his court. Judge Love said: Miller still faces possible police court -action, however.

Police said they would confer with the prosecutor' office in disposition of the case. it fill The two executors recommended by Orville Wright in his will, admitted to probate last week, were appointed today by Judge Rodney M. Love. They are Harold S. Miller of 1S20 Ruskin road, Dayton, and Harold W.

Steeper of Lawrence, Kansas. In accordance with recommendations in the will the men will serve without bond, Judge Love said. Wives of both executors are nieces cf Mr. Wright. The court also appointed three appraisers to determine value of the estate.

They are Harry P. James, official court appraiser Herbert Ellis, president of the Gem City Ice Cream company, and George W. Lane, Dayton realtor. FOR 40-Day Observance Set WEDNESDAY Churches To Hold Services Beginning Lent Tomorrow Mexico Honors Wright Officer Ellis and Lane were suggested to the court by heirs of the estate and their attorneys. The co-executors have employed the services of Charles A.

Funk-houser, who assisted Mr. Wright in drafting the will, and the firm of Landis, Ferguson, Bieser and Greer. 1 Fir ft Fluor Men's and Ladies' Gold-Filled Expansion Watch Bands -SPECIAL be held successive Wednesdays, ac A Wright Field officer who saved the life of a Mexican flyer during the war was honored by x. INVITATION SIZE the Mexican gov p. cording to Dr.

Phil Porter, rector. Lutheran churches in Dayton will observe Ash Wednesday with regular worship services tomorrow. Theme of the Second Trinity Lutheran church, 44 Shaw avenue, will be "In the Cross of Christ I Glory." The theme of penance and preparation for death, paralleling the period previous to the death of Catholic and Protestant churches will mark the beginning of Lent with Ash Wednesday services tomorrow. Catholics will begin a 40-day period of denial ending at noon on Holy Saturday, March 24. Many Protestant churches plan to make the Lenten season a period of contributions to relief abroad, according to Rev.

Reuben Coleman, executive secretary of the church federation. Christ Episcopal church will begin a series of Lenten services, to 5 95 each ernment today in Detroit, Mich. He is Maj. Larry D. Dennis, 32, of 24S Wallace drive.

Osborn. The award of the medal of merit, first class, was presented to Major Dennis at the Mexican con- 1 1 WEBUaAHOCO. )v Three developments were announced today in the many sided discussion on appropriate memorials to Orville and Wilbur Wright. 1. The city of Oakwood will discuss the possibility of purchasing the Oakwood residence of Orville Wright when the city council meets Monday night.

2. Rep. Raymond H. Burke said in Washington that he received a favorable reaction from Postmaster General Jesse M. Donaldson regarding the issuance of a Special stamp honoring the Wright brothers.

3. A Chamber of Commerce subcommittee was appointed yesterday to evaluate plans for a permanent memor'a' to the Wrights here. Meanwhile, disposition of the million-dollar Wright estate still the official appointment of Harold Miller and Harold Steeper as executors. Oakwond's Part Al Bergman, Oakwood city manager, said a number of suggestions regarding the home of Mr. Wright at Harmon and Park avenues would be discussed by the council.

"The idea of Oakwood taking a hand in the final disposition of the handsome residence is a magnanimous one," he said, "and I think it is one the council may well consider before the building is taken over by other interests." Bergman said one suggestion was to make the home into a memorial library or community center or of some service tcf Oak-wood schools. Rep. Burke said he was "very much pleased" with the outcome of his discussion with the postmaster general. "Mr. Donaldson told me eight new issues have been approved for this year and that the department can handle only about 10 a year," Burke said.

"However, there is a chance that one of the remaining two issues will commemorate the: Kitty Hawk flight of the W'light brothers," he Action Due Thursday Meanwhile, Burke said he will introduce a bill Thursday to require federal purchase of the Wright home in Oakwood as a memorial museum. The representative also is working on proposals to (1) add a section to a painted frieze in the dome of the capitol to tell the story of aviation and of the Wright brothers contribution, (2) designate Dec. 17 as a national holiday to observe Christ, will be noted in Catholic masses. The ceremony of blessing the ttlVrtC ashes will be observed before the Regularly 55,95 Look at this offer! Gold- beginning of mass, and afterwards Maj. Dennis sulate.

Dennis rescued the Mexican pilot i. mm ashes will be crossed on the fore from a Jap-held lagoon near Biak filled, yellow gold expan island on Aug. 5, 194j, after the latter was forced to parachute from his P-47 fighter plane. The Wright Field flyer spotted heads of worshippers. Priests will speak the words, "Remember, man, that thou art dust and unto dust thou shall return." Ash Wednesday in Christ Episcopal church will begin with Holy Communion at 10 a.

followed by the Litany at noon. Joseph D. Myers and William L. Sanders will sion bands with stainless steel backs. Guaranteed non-tarnishable.

Only 1 to a customer. Charge It! Budget It! Yes, Indeed i distress signals from the life raft containing Lt. Guillermo aGarci Ramos of the 201st Mexican air City Bus Code Amendment Due Chief legislative item awaiting the city commission, in its public session at. 10 a. m.

tomorrow, is a proposed amendment of the motor bus code, permitting a six-month operating license. The measure, informally approved by the commissioners several weeks ago will affect the operating license of Dayton Suburban Lines, a subsidiary of the Oakwood Street Railway company. The one-year operating license for the motor bus route serving southeast Dayton expired Dec' 31. The commission refused to renew the license for a full year without modification. The three fixed base operators at the Dayton Airport ate scheduled to review their demands for lease modifications in an informal conference with commissioners at 10:45 m.

The civic music committee of the Chamber of Commerce, headed by Herbert Nonneman, is to meet with the commission at 9:30 a. m. to discuss progress on a summer opera program in Dayton this year. Dip Dips Deeply Jack Schecter, 1601 Benson drive, complained to police that at a time when his hands were filled with soft drinks and sandwiches at the Golden Gloves Boxing tourney at Memorial hall last night, someone took his wallet containing $143.50. Want Quick Refund? Pay It AtCincy Taxpayers and who Isn't heed this.

You may obtain quicker refund, where justified, if you file your return with the office of internal revenue In Cincinnati rather than the Dayton bureau. This was emphasized today by L. P.JJeig, Dayton division chief. He said the local office will be open from 8:13 a. m.

to 5 p. Monday through Friday. It will be closed Saturdays. The office will not remain open until midnight March 15, deadline day, as It has In the past, but will close at 5 p. m.

force. aid in conducting study classes. Dennis returned to his Biak base and picked up a Catallna flying boat, "braved rough waters of the lagoon to land, picked the pilot and returned to friendly territory. Members of the Federated Church will participate in World Day of Prayer services, which are scheduled to take place around the world Friday. Services in Dayton will be held in the Westminster Presbyterian church at 10:45 a.

m. Friday. Dr. M. N.

Chatterjee, professor at An-tioch college, Yellow Springs, will speak on "One God One Man." Ramos was rescued, after 48 hours on his life raft in the Jap lagoon. Dennis is currently operations of HOUBIGANT ficer for the cargo training branch I a of the flight test division at Wright Field Foreign Service Speaker's Topic Robert F. Woodward, deputy rector of the Office of American as, mm a mm i i rr vtvn. aaj 7 si .53 i I I plus tax V- 's e'A 1 fc public Affairs, will speak on "What the Foreign Service Is and Does," at the University of Dayton, tonight. Woodward will address political science and international relations students at the university.

A din National Security Week Here Offers Scholarship Chance A perfect little gift Vi mmnrv.makinc. flf art stirring fragrance LILAC ner will precede R. F. Woodward the taik. TIME, intriguingly packaged in its very own "Golden Heart." Sears Street Floor, North National Security Week will be observed in Dayton, beginning Thursday.

The observance is sponsored annually by the reserve officers of the United States. To encourage interest in National Security Week in Dayton, a commit- tee from various reserve officers I organizations is sponsoring an essay I contest for high school students, A 5200 scholarship to any university in the country will be given for the best essay on "My Responsibilities for National Security." Another highlight of the observance will be a speech by Lt. Col. Edward A. Raymond, Washington, D.

before the combined reserve groups at the YWCA auditorium at 8 p. m. tomorrow. The annual military ball will be held in the Biltmore hotel ballroom Feb. 21.

Mayor Edward Breen has proclaimed the week in Dayton. President Truman and various governors have issued nation- and state-wide proclamations. Creditors Seek Bankruptcy Order Two Daytonlans, in a creditor's petition filed today in federal court, asked Steve Felo, doing business as the South Park Appliance shop, 937 South Brown street, be declared bankrupt. AND PATTERSON BLVD. EAST FIRST STREET SEARS "Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back" The observ ance has been indorsed by local and national leaders.

They are Blair S. Tayloe, who claims Felo owes him $1,000 and Julia Kicaz, l.iH2 est First who alleces Felo owes her S2.000. The petition charges Felo owes a total of 59.000. It also alleges Felo, following an act of bankruptcy, concealed assets belonging to the appliance company and absconded and failed to provide proper management to conduct the business, to the plaintiff's detriment. A ggqd Gmvmm S-t wWm Abortion Case Jury Reduced Only 11 jurors were in the box 2 Office Seekers' today as the trial of Verty Mc-Daniels, 42-year-old Liberty road housewife, continued before Judge Lester L.

Cecil. Mrs. McDaniels' trial on abortion charges was held up for 13 minutes For perfect harmony in your mixed drinks, pardner, just rustle up some highballs and cocktails made with that flavorsome Bond Lillard brand! It's the companionable whiskey from Kentucky 1 Petitions Invalid Petitions of two Democratic1 candidates for primary nominations were ruled invalid by the board of elections today because of insufficient signatures. The board threw out the petitions of Carl Connorton, who had filed for state representative. His failure to obtain the required number iwhen Juror Hilma Reals of Miamis-iburg, failed to make an appearance.

A check revealed the juror was ill. I Mrs. McDaniels waived her right to a full jury. Sheriff's Deputies Al De Angulo "Uniformly Flna Since.1869'" i IH and Cliff Bolender- testified this morning concerning books and equipment found in Mrs, McDaniels' home. Mrs, McDaniels was arrested on the complaint of a 31-year-old unmarried woman who said an illegal operation was performed on her in the MsDaniels house Nov.

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Two Democratic candidates for the county central committee withdrew. They are Ohmer McClain, Sixth ward, and Paul Lafayette, Seventh ward. A hearing on a protest filed against the petition of Thomas A. Danner, for nomination as Republican committeeman for German township, will be held Tuesday be Tot Swallows Bleach, Gets Ride In Cruiser Little Omer J. E.

Labrie, three years old, got a ride in a police fore the board of elections. cruiser today. The bov swallowed a small IMMEDIATE DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION LIBERAL TRADES EASY TERMS amount of bleaching liquid at his home, 28 Green street, shortly after noon. His mother, fearing the lad might have been poisoned, called neighbors, who summoned police. Officers took the boy to Miami Valley hospital where he was treated.

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