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BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE, NEW YORK, TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1937 B'kiyn College Students Who Won Honors at Brooklyn College (siilPl f'Sll" liQl lEH ftl far iil fZli Vereins Open 3-Day Festival Boro and Long Island Branches Gather at Plattdeutschen Park Franklin Square. June 21 With over 6.000 members of variou vereins in Brooklyn and Long Island in attendance, the 54th annual three-day festival of the Platt-deutschen Volksfest Verein opened here in the Brooklyn Plattdeutschen Volksfest Park. The festival will continue today and next Sunday. Activities opened when about 50 officials of the ve.ein gathered at the home of its -resident, Fred W. Harms, at 6164 Linden Brooklyn.

From there, kd by a motorcycle escort the motored to Schwaben Hall, Brooklyn, where breakfast was served. From Schwaben Hall the officials and committee members motored to the park here, where they were greeted by delegations from various societies of the verein. Greet Oldest Guest During the morning the officials, led by President Harms, visited the Plattdeutsche Old Folks Home here. They were met by P. R.

Schumacher, its president. Of the 68 inmates of the institution, which adjourns the park, Mrs. Anna Bade. 91 years old, M'hft woe ViM-r in Horm a rppivpd Em jlmmi mmmmmnmrmmmmm mmmmmmmmmimmX ImiMHmwJ LaBH JmmX Xmrnemmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmm immmmmmmmnmrnm In arts: Frank Rosenblum, Boylan-Lubar trophy for athletics; Marie L. Puglise, Adam Smith medal; Sidney Lubar, Varsity Club award, and Bruno Herbert, German department prize.

ship in the institute; Sylvia Kushner, physiology and hygiene award; Irving Chait, chemistry medal; Florence Browser, Geology Club prize; Harold H. Horowitz, French Government medal; Diana Moldover, graduate scholarship hleven graduates ot Brooklyn College last night received special awards. They are, left to right Benjamin Brom-berg, Department of Economics medal; Jack Diamond, American Institute of Chemists' medal and Junior member Withers Club Gives Hospital in Darkness 2 Hours During Storm Meagher Coney IVurses and Internes Co About Their Duties Welcome Accorded New 13th A. 1). Leader Indicates Harmony Among Democrats in Area Tells of Aid (liven Italians in Party If.

1 I 1 II mi iiy limning i auto wholesale raieteering in the in Doorway-20 Injured f.ZivThe'rf0'' theJ talk Graduates 60d At the Academy Dr. McDonald. Ex-Ofli-cial of League, Pleads for Action Against War A plea to the 603 graduates 01 Erookln College to use their college training to avoid the errors ol his own generation, winch resulted In the World War, was made by Dr James O. McDonald, former League i of Nations High Commissioner lorj German Refugees and chairman of the Foreign Policy Association, at; the tenth commencement exeiei.scsj of the college held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. i As a means of preserving civnza-tion, Dr.

McDonald advocated a repudiation of the philosophy of force" prevalent in some European countries today. Sees New War on Way This philosophy, he said, resulted In the outbreak of the world conflict in 1914 and has all indications of leading to another war of even greater magnitude. The college must supply the clear-thinking people to combat this damage, he added. Closely paralleling Dr. McDonald trend of thought, Mark Eisner, chairman of the Board of Higher Education, emphasized that education was the only means of combatting the growth of dictatorships throughout the world.

Dr. Bovlan Confers Degrees Dr. William A. Boylan. president Of the roiiege.

conferred the degrees and awarded the prizes. Ruth Lewinson. a member ol the Board of Higher Education, ad-mlnbtered the Ephebic Oath, a pledge of loyalty to the City of New York. Dr. Arthur M.

Howe, chairman of the Brooklyn College Administrative Committee of the Board of Higher Education, presided. The invocation was delivered by the Rev. Francis X. Fitziiibbon of the chancery office of the Brooklyn Diocese. 3d Queens Group Backs FitzGcrald Assemblyman I Socking Support of ISoth Roc and Sheridan Allies Assemblyman Maurice A.

Fitz Gerald's candidacy for the Demo cratic nomination for Queens Bor- ough President today received its i third indorsement by a county- wide the Young Democratic Council of Queens. Arthur Kram. chairman of the Howard Beach unit of the council, announced the indorsement today on behalf of the executive committee, which met at 163-18 Jamaica Jamaica. FitzGerald, who represents the 5th A. D.

(Richmond Hill-Ozone Park-Rockaway), is seeking support from both the Sheridan and Roe Racket Sentences Delayed hy Dewey Indications today were that light sentences would be imposed on James Plumeri and John Biogardi 1 nueo weens ago pieaurn guiiiy Thomas E. Dewey, special rackets I prosecutor, asked Supreme Court jttjee Pllilin McCook to defer sentence until July 19. Shapiro, Racketeer, Jumps $10,000 Bail Jacob iGurrah) Shapiro, indus- trial racketeer, whose conviction was upheld by the Court of Appeals, was the object of a nation-wide hunt today by Federal men. A search of his home at 1415 E. 45th St.

by a U. S. marshal revealed that Shapiro had jiunped a $10,000 bail bond to dodge a two-year sentence for violation of the Sherman anti-trust act. Shapiro and Louis (Lepke) Buch-alter were sentenced last November and fined $10,000 eacli on an indictment charging racketeering in the fur industry. 11 Boro Graduates At U.

of Wisconsin Special to The Eagle Madison, June 22 Eleven Brooklyn students were among the 1.500 graduates who received degrees yesterday at the 84th commencement exercises of the University of Wisconsin. They are: Bachelor of Arts Walter Bernfeld, Ethel N. Drefler. Joel B. Gertzman.

Norma Goldstein. Stanley Hirsch and Samuel Mintz. Bachelor of Philosophy Jules L. Gottlieb. Bachelor of Science Edward S.

Shapiro. Master of Arts Philip H. Voorhees, Evelyn H. Zeiler. Doctor of PhilosophyMartha Nicolai.

An assortment of July 4 fireworks greeted William J. Meagher as he entered the Withers Democratic Club of Williamsburg to make his first public address since his election last Tuesday to succeed the late William Breitenbach as Democratic leader of the 13th A. D. In contrast to the pyrotechnic display, the night's slogan was "Harmony." In fact, all the noise was intended to signify the end of poltical factional fighting in the dis- met. When Mr.

Meagher mounted the rostrum with Federal Attorney Leo J. Hickey, whom he described as his "closest friend." the assem- blage of 150 neighborhood Demo- craus rose and cheered. "Mr. Meogher's election by your County Committee as the leader of this district is a great move toward complete harmony here." declared Representative Joseph L. Pfeiter.

"He accepted the leadership only under pressure and his election was unanimous. Pfeifer Assails LaGuardia Bitterly attacking Mayor LaGuardia as having 'done nothing for the people of the 13th A. Pfeifer urged unanimous Democratic support of "whoever is nominated to run against LaGuardia next Fall on the Democratic ticket." Similar views were expressed- by Assemblyman Ralph Schwartz and Alderman John J. McCuskcr, both of the 13th A. former Representative George W.

Lindsav and former Alderman Alexander Bassett, both former leaders of the district; Assistant District Attorney Anthony J. Digiovanna, Joseph tt -i i HI currying v.auuies I oie on Auto-Bolt Fells Man Coney Island and Queens com- --o wcic icvutciuig luimy iium a furious electrical and wind storm which injured at least 20 persons ancl e'1 a trail of thousands of dol- lars in property damage, The storm centered its fury in the Coney Island and Sea Gate sections, where trees were uprooted, windows blown in, houses unroofed, traffic paralyzed and lights put out of commission. The Coney Island Hospital was in darkness for two hours. Most of the injuries were caused by glass flying from windows. A woman was critically injured when a high tension pole fell on an automobile.

Many Ambulances Called The deluge quickly filled the streets and overflowed into cellars. Police emergency crews were called to rope off trees which had blown down. Ambulances from the Coney Island Hospital. Harbor Hospital. Metho dist Hospital and the Kings Conn-1! ty Hospital were called to treat the injured.

In Queens thoroughfares were flooded, lights extinquished and trees uprooted. Residents of Patchogue went without lights for 40 minutes. The same situation prevailed in Bayport. Bell-port and Blue Point, and the rushing torrents caused washouts along the highways, stalling automobiles. Pole Falls on Auio Lightning struck a high tension pole at Coney Island Ave.

and Avenue snapping it off at the base. The pole crashed through the roof of an automobiledrken by Emanuel M. North. 34, of 2127 E. 16th St.

With North in the car were his wife. Ruth. 32, and Mrs. Jennie J. De miu uuu, 41, ui me same ttuui ess, who suffered a fractured skull and was taken to Coney Island Hospital.

Mrs. North was treated for shock and possible fracture of the ribs. North was not hurt. William Kelly, 67, of 2094 Flat- bush was struck by lightning as he stood in the doorway of his home. He suffered a possible fracture of the right thigh.

He went to Unity Hospital. Sarah Marchal. 23. and Bella Marchal, 15, of 3201 Neptune sought shelter from the storm at Neptune Ave and W. 32d and were painfully hurt when a limb of the tree was blown down on them.

Roof Lifted Onto Truck Part of a roof was blown off a building at Hart Place and Crop-sey Ave. and fell on a truck operated by Vincent Presti, 29, of 105 Skillinan St. He was treated for a dislocated left shoulder. The lights of the Coney Island Hospital were out of commission from 9:20 to 11:20 and nurses and internes went about their duties car- rying candles and flashlights. Houses on Sheepshead Bay Road, between Voorhies Ave.

and the Brighton Beach line, were in darkness when a short circuit occurred B. M. T. Line Tied Up The 50-foot smokestack of the Coney Island Laundry at Neptune Ave. and W.

25th St. was blown down and the roof of the Brooklyn Yarn and Dye Works at Neptune Ave. and W. 22d St. collapsed.

The automatic sprinkler system set off a fire alarm. Traffic on the Brighton Beach line of the B. M. T. was tied up for a half hour when an advertising sign was blown on the track near the Sheepshead Bay station.

Tiro Dog Race Officials Freed In Bail; Deny Gambling Charge County Lear Sheridan after Pleadln not to and the leaders allied with State permitting gambling and the mak-Committeeman James A. Roe be- ing and recording of bets at the came more pronounced when a greyhound races being conducted at croup of Roe chieftains met at the I James Paretti Association club- i the Mineola Fair Grounds track, house in Long Island City to fur- They are Percy C. Reed of this Garden City, June 22 Two offi cials of the Nassau County Kennel Club are free today under $1,500 bail place, proprietor of the club, and Richard Roberts, the racing secretary. They were arraigned before Police Justice Francis B. Hamlin after being arrested at the track.

If fW if Two Women Die In Auto Crash 11 Persons Injured in Brooklyn Ix Island Mishaps DriverSeied Two women were killed and 14 other persons more or less seriously niiurea in nuiomooue acciaenis in in Brooklyn, Queens and Nassau Coun- ty late last night. Mrs. Dorothy Kiernan, 36, of 31-48 78th Jackson Heights, and her mother, Mrs. Minnie Maynard, 60. of North Bergen Place, Freeport, were riding in art automobile operated by the former's husband.

John Kiernan, 38, when the car was in collision with one owned and operated by John Hoh, 25. of 8546 Whitney Floral Park, on Grand Central Parkway, near Winchester Boulevard, Queens Village. One Driver Arrested Mrs. Kiernan, her throat cut by shattered glass when she was hurled against the windshield, bled to death before a -physician could be summoned. Mrs.

Maynard died early today in the Queens General Hospital of fractures of the skull and both legs and other injuries. John Kiernan was also removed to the Queens General Hospital with a fractured skull and internal injuries. His condition was critical. Hoh was able to leave the scene of the accident after being treated for cuts on the head by Dr. Soneller of the Queens General Hospital.

He was placed under arrest and was to be arraigned today in the Queens Felony Court on a charge of criminal negligence. 4 Hurt in Valley Stream Three young persons were in critical condition, hile a lourth, with minor injuries, faced a charge of improper use rf a learner's permit after a crash in which an automo bile spun across the Sunrise Highway, Valley Stream, ripped through a steel cable fence and landed upside down in a ditch. According to Nassau police of the 5t Precinct, Edward G. Grondln 16, of 21 Windsor Rock-ville Centre, was driving on a learner's permit. He suffered cuts and bruises of the face and arms and went home.

Patrolman Frank Baron gave him a summons. The three other occupants are in Nxssau Hospital, Mineola. They are: Eileen Maddox, 16. of 190-03 112th Hollis, possible fracture of the skull, cuts and bruises. Gilbert H.

Berry Jr. 18. of 10 Hen-drickson Rockville Centre, possible fracture of the skull and cuts and bruises. John Farley, 18. of 20 Lincoln Rockville Centre, possible fracture of the spine, cuts and bruises.

Police said young Grondln lost control of his car at Sunrise Highway and Central Valley Stream. Two Brother Hurt Anthony Kawalsky, 55, of 87-40 Pistol Creedmore, received a fracture of the skull when he and his brother. Daniel, of the same address, were struck by an automobile owned and operated by Fred Weider of 92-09 214th Queens Village, at 222d St. and Atlantic Ave. Daniel suffered a fracture of the left shoulder.

Both of the Injured were taken to Mary Immaculate Hospital, Jamaica. Alice Skoog, 22, of 1320 York Manhattan, suffered cuts of the scalp when the car in which she was riding was in collision with one owned and operated by Jake Brosky, of 648 E. 96th at Cross Bay Boulevard and 1st Broad Channel. She was unable to go home after being attended at the Rocka-way Beach Hospital. Four Hurt in Boro Crash Four persons were injured when their car collided with a Fire Department rescue squad at Atlantic Ave.

and Smith St. The rescue squad was on its way to Avenue in connection with a storm accident. The injured were Mrs. Catherine Krolin, 21. of 1095 Avenue Elizabeth; her husband.

Herman, 32; their son, Robert, 4's, and their daughter, Patricia, 2. After treatment by an ambulance physician from Holy Family Hospital for slight Injuries and shock they left for home. Edward Laska, 14. of 1164 E. 43d was taken to Kings County Hospital with a possible brain concussion after being struck in front of his home by a car owned and operated by Benny Zeterson of 2565 E.

22d St. Cedarhurst Woman Hurt Lakeview, June 22 Patrolman Frank Baron of the Fifth Precinct gave first aid to Mrs. Celia Rosen-lelt, 50, of 358 Oak Cedarhurst, after her automobile bounced off a traffic stanchion at Franklin and Hemiistead Aves. The machine came to a halt in a vacant lot. It was said she was blinded by the headlights of a car approaching her at the five-cornered intersection.

Mrs. Rosenlelt suffered cuU on her face. Big Hand P. Marcelle. Democratic leader of the 19th A.

D.iDeputy Sheriff Peter Cor-vo. Philip Tirone. chief clerk of the Central Jury part of the Municipal Court: Joseph Papivera, E. A. Abramo, Patrick Stover and Irving L.

Brims. Mr. Meagher's support of Italian aspirants for public office during the past six years was upheld to the preponderantly Italian-American gathering by Mr. Corvo, Mr. Tirone and Mr.

Marcelle. "It is true that I have supported Italian candidates in the last six years." said Meagher, who was born at Jackson and Leonard Sts. 42 years auo and has lived in the 13th A. D. ever since.

"Nevertheless, I did not support them because tiiey Italians. I supported them because they were my friends and I believed them capable to hold office." Leader Kelly Commended "I don't want to curry favor here tonight, as I dislike racial issues." he continued. "People should be chosen for public office on the basis of ability and every race should receive its proper share of recognition in public life." He asserted also that County Leader Frank V. Kelly had done his part to give candidates of Italian descent a square deal, pointing to the placing of County Judge Peter J. Brancato and Federal Judge Matthew T.

Abruzzo in their present positions. Mr. Meagher paid a warm personal tribute to Anthony Santorelli. executive member of the club, whom he described as a valued friend for man years. grounds for gambling purposes.

They pleaded not guilty through former District Attorney Charles R. Weeks in whose custody they were paroled. Director Released They are Raymond G. Fish of Hempstead, president: Edwin P. Roe of Flushing, vice president; J.

Alfred Valentine, Mineola; Samuel S. Underhlll Jericho; Pqlice Justice Marcus G. Christ of New Hyde Park and Benjamin W. Downing of Munsey Park. Mr.

Levy advised the court that on Friday he probably would move before County Judge Cortland A. Johnson to transfer the case to the said that as far as knew now he would not oppose such a motion, but might change his mind after fur- ther consideration. He said that pending the outcome of the charge he would not attempt to stop the races. Boro Students Win Indiana U. Degrees Bioomington, June 22 Bernard Berkowitz, Simon B.

Mendels-berg and Meyer Rosenberg of Brooklyn were awarded diplomas at the 108th commencement exercises of Indiana University. A SON IS BORN Huntington, June 22 Mrs. Helen Connolly Faber, wife of Richard Conrad Faber of this village, has given birth to a boy at the Doi tons Hospital In Manhattan, acrordinn to word received here. Mother and baby are doing well. Mr.

Faber is the son of Supreme Court Justice Leander Faber. and Mrs. Faber is the daughter of the late Borough IheMdent Maui ice E. Connolly of The child will be named after his father. The Important Facts About the Difference in Gin The important facts arc these: Gordon's Gin has Liqueur Quality and High Proof, 9-iA.

That means richer flavor velvety smoothness drinks that never taste thin. And that is why more and more thousands of people are insisting on Gordon's when buying by the bottle or by the drink! speclal attention because she is the oldest of those in the home. The afternoon was given over to parades in the park, including one for the children, games contests and speeches. Among the contests for women which created the greatest amusement was the woodsawing competition, in which 10 competed. Mrs.

Elsie Sopp of 5814 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood, won the contest. Mrs. Anna Wellbrock of 115-25 174t hSt, St. Albans, was second. High Officials Spea Among those who spoke were President Harms and Eugene Cap- chairman of the State and national committee of the Steuben Society.

Today representatives of the numerous societies that compose the verein will march Into the park, led by bands and by the music committee, headed by Herman of Woodhaven. A display of fireworks closes each day's event. The proceeds will be used toward maintenance of the home. Father Staubach Sent to Manhattan Freeport, June 22 The Rev. Francis Staubach of 193 Rose who.

recently was graduated from fct. Joseph's Seminary at Dunwoodie, N. has been assigned to St. Joseph's Church on E. 86th Manhattan.

He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louts Staubach, formerly caretakers of the estate of John D. Rockefeller Sr. He was ordained by Cardine! Hayes and preached a sermon in th Church of Our Holy Redeemer.

Neutral Spirits Diililled from Grain life (Gist IMPORTERS, NEW YORK Company, linden, Nw Jrty i 9 George M. Levy entered the not Nassau County Grand Jury. Disutility plea for them. A hearing for I trict Attorney Martin W. Littleton LOVE TURNS TO ASHES but the firm white ash that grows as you take each puff of a Harvester will serve to remind you of the rare good flavor that has endeared this expensive-tasting cigar to men who know cigars.

For the heart of Havana is in each one yet each costs but a nickeL ther the candidacy ot Alderman James A. Burke for Borough President. Sheridan wants to earmark the Borough Presidential nomination for Aldermanic President William F. Brunner if he fails to persuade the other county leaders to keep Brunner on the citywkie ticket. Representative-at-Large Matthew Merritt and State Senator Joseph D.

Nunan are mentioned as Sheridan's second and third choices. Church Planning Its Last Meeting The last congregational meeting ot Grace Presbyterian Church, SAmesant will be held tomorrow night to consider the resier.a-t.on of the pastor, the Rev. H. Paul Gulise and a report of the board of trustees on the proposed sale of 'lie church to a Neuro congregation. The final disposition of the congregation, whether to merge with sme other church or to individiia.lv unite various churches also be (llM Mr.

G'lhse beer, called as paster ot First Prcvbytei.un Hlils. Gni'-e Cnurt-ii, to ix-Mcen-tial ha.v.;es in the neighborhood. bm; th time, and of-iered it to Centra; Prefbvterian Church a vr. dt ri-tuid Cn the tn.e Mr. -e the are i Movie Union Seeks To liar Discharges The Kn.pire Mo V.

Operators L'mii. wi.i eelf as the only A. F. the industry, iv George H. Furrmr.

Court to an to vent the Qumral Corporation, controls the Empire The.i'er. iCiI Ave. near Broadway, iron, ing members of the Alexander Kmdier, pre. the union, stau-d in the it the theater operators a i at tract in 1332 which doe' not expire until August. Kinrller said Andrew Denaro and Irving Kanter, memoi t.

were discharged without Fcburary and outsiders i-mplovfi their places. M.mdeiker. Xor the theater, told Justire Fnrman the union never made an etlcrt to discuss any dispute or arbitrate. Dl-tULoa was reserved. the two was set for Monday night.

At the same time similar charges were preterred against six directors of the Queens-Nassau Agricultural Society in that they are alleged to have "knowingly" leased the fair 1 Boro, L. T. Graduates From Colby College Spi'riul to The Ingle June 22 One student from Brrx.klvn and three i lrom Long Island were granted bachelor of arts decrees at the 1 Kith annual commencement exercises of Colby College yesterday. Thev are: Alfred L. Maraillo of 84 N.

Oxford Brookljn; Anthony DeMarmis iff 41-38 St, KlmhurM; Hazel E. Wepfer of 139-05 87th Ave, Ja-tvaita. and Klralx 'h Wilkinson of 8.J-12 ItiOil St Jamaica. II I.iC-T i v3 ildveiiicyei is If. if (-; v.

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