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BROOKLYN DAILY EAGLE, NEW YORK, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1931. Mi 3 Demands Steps by Public To Curb Drug Use Federal Prosecutor Tells Curth Civic Body That Dope Traffic Is Gaining HOnited wistateen Pistrict, admitted Attorney last night that "there is an alarming increase in the illicit drug traffic in this country at the present time, and unless something definite is to the evil, the State and Federal governments will stand indicted for failing in its duty to safeguard the mental and physical health of the youth of America." These remarks were made in an address the Federal Prosecutor for the Eastern District at public lecture meeting sponsored by the C. Curth Civic Association conducted before a large crowd in the auditorium of P. S. 137, Sara- toga Ave.

and Bainbridge St. Fight Drug Use The meeting was one of a series being held by the organization in conjunction with the national drive against the drug evil for the purpose of disseminating helpful information to the general public on the dangers of narcotics in their respective communities. "There has been a tremendous increase in the number of drug addicts in this city in the last few years." Mr. Ameli said. "The use runs from the lowliest gangster and gunman to people high up in society, in banking and in industry, The thing has become a real menace.

It is common knowledge that the majority of our violent crimes are committed by young gangsters thoroughly doped up." For the drug user, the courts try to take a humane attitude, considering them as sick people who need help, Mr. Ameli declared, but for the narcotic smuggler or peddler no leniency whatsoever has been or ever will be shown. Greed Called Motive "There is nothing but greed, greed for money, behind the illicit traffic in drugs," he continued. "Because of the huge profits to be realized from the sale of the drugs, these smugglers and peddlers care not whose lives and they wreck." Dr. Perry Litchenstein, prison physician of the Tombs, also addressed the meeting the evils of narcotics from a physician's standpoint.

Litchenstein stated that little was being stem the rising tide of drug addiction." Lack of facilities for the proper and inexpensive care of those who are to be cured of the habit is partly responsible for the failure to check the increase in the traffic in this city, according to Dr. Litchenstein. He said no public institutions were willing to give addicts the cure, with the result that victims must surrender themselves to the city magistrates, be registered and fingerprinted the same as criminals and then sent to penal institutions to be cured. Suggests Remedy and a institution remedy, be he created suggested in New that York for the special treatment of drug users. The meeting was presided over by H.

Howe Wagner, president of the association. A brief speech was made by Clarense C. Curth, standard bearer of the organization. A musical program was provided for the occasion by the students of Miss Maude R. Gastmeyer.

Central Y. M. C. A. Boys' Club Gives Annual Minstrel Crowd of 500 Attend 9th Yearly Presentation of Community Group The ninth annual minstrel show of the Central Y.

M. C. A. Community Boys' Club, 55 Hanson Place, was held last night in the auditorium with more than 500 persons present. The entire production was staged by members of the club under the supervision of Neal W.

Kuhn, club dramatist. The Boys' Club has more than 300 members, ranging from 10 to 19 years of age. About 60 members part in the show. The proceeds last night's affair took, was used entirely to defray expenses for the costumes and scenery. The Boys' Club serves underprivileged youth of the neighborhood and is intended to act as a constraining influence against juvenile delinquency.

Lloyd Egbert designed the scenery and stage decorations and Francis J. Pelican was musical director. Cast Listed Those taking part in the show were: INTERLOCUTORS Frank Keenan Robert Klaiber END MEN Harold Donovan Andrew Killimgton Herman Mirer George Carnevale SOLOISTS Angelo Aprobat Frank Carbone Frank Salvatore Angelo Apprueze Wilbur Crouse Raymond Quinn Ranold Bennett Samuel Greenberg CHORUS BOYS H. Priceman H. Remuzzi E.

Readyhough J. Giosa H. Pokrywka J. Sole M. Pirato P.

Scalici M. Sciretta S. Smith J. Rudnik H. Holmes J.

Epstein V. Porti S. Pepe D. McGrane L. Pirato W.

Sederholt D. Quattrocchi C. Baker J. Silverman W. Esposito R.

Fitzgerald N. Detta M. Cooney J. Biggs R. Curley W.

Overland H. Trock T. Jamgochian J. Wekselblatt J. Evans J.

Chimento V. Sullivan P. Chimento F. Schagle L. Barbieri J.

Falbo The characters in the play were presented by: Herman Mirer Robert Klather Harold Donovan Frank Keenan Frank Salvatore MINSTRELS Henry Bukowski Edward Nasierowski Henry Weintraub George Weinstein Burt Wicks Henry Sullivan Those on committees were: Aaren a Manchen E. Gohson Abranam Manchen E. McCarthy Harry Edmonds was stage manager and Albert Smith was electrician. V. W.

Lindquist is director of the Boys Club. DARTMOUTH TEAM IS VICTOR IN DEBATE WITH N. Y. U. BROCKLYN ROTARY CLUE FADE WHO SEAVES ELST OFFERS FUR RES WHY 6.

100 FRet 33348 3 EAGLE, 02 A Dartmouth debating team won over New York University before the Rotary Club at the Hotel Bossert. In the picture are, left to right-(1) D. O. Lincoln, (2) Arthur C. Kyle, winning debaters, and (3) William C.

Redfield, (4) Parke R. Kolbe and (5) Harris M. Crist, judges. Men 'Settle' 'Question: Males Are Superior! 'Right Answer' to Age-Old Dispute Is Obtained at Last in Debate Which Seth Low Students Win From Syracuse Co-Eds-'Intelligence' Agreed Upon as Standard of Measure That men generally are was 'settled" definitely and young men of Seth Low Junior bated the co-eds from Syracuse before a large and audience in the main torium of the Brooklyn Law School. Both teams agreed that the interpretation of intelligence should stand as the successful adaptation of an individual to environment, but there all agreement between the young opponents ceased.

Make Generous Gesture The debate began with a friendly gesture from the Seth Low team, which naturally had the affirmative of the argument, in conceding it to be possible that their adversaries from Syracuse might prove exceptions to the general rule. It was a friendly overture and nice while it lasted, but, as the girls slowly and surely marshalled their arguments proving themselves at least equais of men in intelligence, the boys from Seth Low repented their good impulse and retracted their concession, hook, lock and sinker. more intelligent than women for all time last night by the College of Columbia, who deto an ignominious defeat Martin Bodian, captain of the Seth Low team, opened the debate and declared that he, together with his colleagues, would prove that men were superior mentally because of their physiology, their education and their business and professional training. Makes Good His Boast And despite arguments presented by the young women, Martin made good his boast to the entire satisfaction of the three judges of the debate and the audience, judging from its enthusiastic applause. Members of the Seth Low team were Martin Bodian, David Bolstein and Alex Gralnick.

Syracuse was represented by the Misses Hilda Kronman, Sylvia Petersen and Janette Judges for the debate were all members of the Columbia University faculty. They were Miss Melissa Stidham, Walter E. Schutt and Harley L. Sensemann. States Parents Must Honor Their Children to Be Honored "Parents who expect honor from their children must in turn honor and give the same respect, love and consideration they wish to receive," declared Mrs.

Henry Luria, representative of the Brooklyn Section of the National Council of Jewish Women at the annual service held under the auspices of the council Spotlight Staff, Officers, Named at Brooklyn College Athletic and Other Clubs of Women's Divisions Elect for New Terms New staff members of the Spotlight, weekly publication of the women's division of Brooklyn College, were announced today. Miss Ida Weinstein is the new editor; Miss Estelle Mandel, managing editor; Miss Ruth Kemper, news editor. Others on the editorial staff are: Sylvia Fine Ruth Kessler Hannah Stern Thelma Levine Evelyn Thurber Alice Lee Harriet Gold Evelyn Thurber Miriam Lesser BUSINESS STAFF Edith Kamnanowitz Hilda Goldberg Beatrice Roth Norma Katz Esther Olshansky Helen Davidson Daisy Gold Jeanette Haibater Ruth Felber Harriet Rosen hal Rose Kaplan Adele Brown Bertha Blank New A. A. Officers New officers of the Athletic Association at the college were also announced.

They are: Esther Samuels. president. Elsie Vietheer, vice president. Ethel Jackson, secretary-treasurer. ACTIVITY CHAIRMEN Maxine Heiman, basketball.

Roslyn Friedman, tennis. Beatrice White, swimming. Rita Heinlein, hockey. Esther Levine, dancing. Hilda Goldberg, fencing.

Club Presidents Following are the new presidents of some of the extra-curricular clubs at the women's division: Anna Krack. Deutscher Verein. Henrietta Crome, English Club. Ida Pomerantz, Menorah Club. Rachel Nahoum, Spanish Club.

Evelyn Levin, Geology Club. Miss Lydia Rose was elected treasurer of the Student Council yesterday to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Beatrice Corash, Queensand Long Island News Man Freed, Held To Face Charge In Westchester Becker, Released After Queens Trial, Charged With Aiding in Escape Willis Becker, freed of a charge of petit larceny by the Queens Court of Special Sessions, is preparing to defend himself against a charge in Westchester County that he aided a prisoner to escape from the Eastview Penitentiary there about a year ago. Becker, in 1929, was found guilty of a charge of grand larceny in that county and was sent to the Eastview Penitentiary. He was released about a year later. Some months after, prison officials claim, Becker returned to the jail as a visitor and assisted a prisoner in escaping.

Becker denies the charge. Before Justices Freschi, Healy and Salmon in the Queens Special Sessions Court yesterday, Becker was found guilty of steeling $50 from his sister, Mrs. Alma Junz, while living with her at 2579 46th Astoria. He disappeared soon after the theft, but later was located in A Manhattan theater by his two brothers. Becker yesterday said he has repaid the money to his sister, and added that he took the money to aid a woman friend.

Sentence was suspended when the probation officer reported the pending upState felony case. CARD PARTY AIDS NEEDY Freeport, L. 1., Feb. 28-The committee of Freeport residents, headed by former Village President John Cruikshank, appointed to disburse aid to needy families, will be assisted in their work as the result of a card party neld last night at Hose firehouse under the auspices of the Southside Civic Association. Those in charge were: Mrs.

Charles H. Mrs. Travis Parker Dilthey Mrs. Mathilda Hahn Mrs. Mae Whaley Mrs.

Olive Conrad Mrs. Otto Nueske Mrs. Jennie Hart ATTEND CARD PARTY Freeport, L. Feb. 28-Three dozen guests attended a card party given under the auspices of the Columbus Avenue Parent Teachers Association yesterday at the home of Mrs.

Rudolph Casper, 36 Denhoff Avenue. Prizes were won by: Mrs. J. H. Leavitt Mrs.

L. Robson Mrs. Nicholas Krapf Mrs. J. Schlegel Mrs.

Edith Meade Mrs. E. Mrs. I. Mintz Mrs.

L. Vehner Mrs. Frank E. Smith Mrs. Ruth Chalfont Mrs.

Florence Ben- Mrs. Henry Vielbig ville 13 Generations at Baylis 57th Wedding Anniversary Huntington, L. Feb. 28-Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Baylis of Melville are today starting toward the 58th milestone of married life following their 57th anniversary celebration at their home, where their surviving children, grandchildren and a great-grandchild were grouped around them at an anniversary supper. A feature of the occasion was their remarriage by their own son, Justice of the Peace Floyd E. Baylis. They reside in Melville in the same vicinity in which Mr. Baylis was born in 1855.

Mrs. Baylis was a Brooklynite. The bridegroom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elias Baylis and was educated in the Melville School.

From the time he was old enough to take up farming he took care of a large acreage until about a quarter of a century ago, when he retired from business. He has always been active in community work, having been for more than 40 years a and 35 years an elder of the Melville Presbyterian Church. For many years he was also a trustee of the Melville School District. Justice Baylis is at present chairman of the school board. Mrs.

Baylis is the same age as her husband. She is the daughter of John J. Lowry, formerly wellknown as A Brooklyn shipbuilder. She was educated in the schools of Brooklyn and came to Melville when she was 16 years old. She was one of 13 children, There was a large wedding cake with 57 candles.

Among those at the anniversary celebration were Mrs. Edward Ireland and Miss Emma Lowry, sisters of Mrs. Baylis; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert K.

Soper and Justice and Franklin Floyd, White, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Baylis; and Mrs. George Schmidlapp and Miss Edith Soper, and Floyd Schmidlapp, a great-grandson.

Upstate Judge Given Oral Demonstration of the 'Razz' Anthony Greco of 110th rona, was exonerated of an assault charge in the Queens County Court yesterday when Judge Nathan Turk dismissed the case during trial. Before the dismissal, however, Judge Turk was given an example of what the "razzberry" as practiced in New York City is. Judge Turk is a native of Tioga County and is presiding in the absence of County Judge Frank F. Adel. During his testimony Vincent Press Represented At Conway Services Rockville Centre, L.

Feb, 28- Prominent newspapermen from all over the South Shore were at St. Mark's M. E. Church yesterday for the funeral of the late Isaac W. Conway, "Uncle Ike," who during most of the 76 years of his life was connected with printing shops and newspapers.

The Rev. Wilfred Clark Phelps and the Rev. Norman Twiddy, pastors of the church, officiated, and burial was in Greenfield Cemetery. He is survived by his widow, Hannah; six daughters, 19 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was born in Oceanside when it was known as "Christian Hook," but later moved to 71 North Village this village.

Valenti, 32-46 110th Corona, complainant, said that the defendant had thumbed his nose at him and also gave him the "razz." The witness demonstrated the razz by holding his fist against his mouth and emitting an unpleasant sound. Valenti charged that Greco struck him with a pipe but several defense witnesses placed on the stand Edward U. Green, defense attorney, testified that Valenti had struck Greco with a crank handle and that it was "just an ordinary fight." Deaths at Freeport Keep Flag Half Staff Freeport, L. Feb. 28-Because of the death of former village officials, the village flag at Cannon Square has been at half stati continuously since the first of the year.

The first was the late Edward Collard, a former village trustee for whom the flag was lowered for 30 days. Before the time had expired, Archer B. Wallace, former police judge, died, and with his 30 days still unexpirea, former Village President William G. Miller is now dead. Worth Their Weight In Gold! birth that would have meant only three pounds each but at seven months they tipped the scales at nineteen and twenty pounds, respectively.

And Renken's milk did it! Justly proud are Mr. and Mrs. Biggers of these two marvelously husky lads. Loving care and keen judgment are shown in selecting Renken's. Certified Milk is responsible for the present good health of these darlings.

We congratulate the parents and extend our thanks for the privilege of supplying the milk responsible for the splendid development of their babes. Phone PRospect 9-6740 For Prompt Attention of Your Dairy Needs. M.H.RENKEN DAIRY Co. Since 1888 Mothers' Choice for Tiny Tots testimonial came to ma unsolicited. Prisoner Shot Leg Trying To Makes Escape Paul Dibbles, 24, Had Tried Getaway From Pen in Ridgewood Court The prisoners' pen in the Ridgewood Court in Queens, which in its heyday had been a clubhouse, used to be a coal bin.

Since becoming a court few changes have been made in the building. Yesterday, because of the temptins paper -stuffed hole in the coal bin -prison pen, Paul Dibbles, 24, 9016 161st Jamaica, held on a petty larceny charge, tried to escape and was shot through the calf of the left leg as he was half way through the opening. Dibbles had already been arraigned before Magistrate Benjamin Marvin on the charge of stealing $12 from a cash register in a gas station. Court Attendant William Mainland was checking up the prisoners when he noticed the absence of Dibbles. As the 15 prisoners answered their names they came to the bar door.

When Dibbles was called Mainland received no answer. He looked in the coal bin jail and saw a pair of legs extending out from the hole. He shouted to the prisoner to halt and when he saw the legs wiggling through he pulled his gun and fired at them. The other prisoners then helped drag Dibbles back into the pen. He was treated by an ambulance surgeon Wyckoff Heights Hospital.

The holes, blocked by two been a mepaper stuffed, dium of escape from the pen for some time, two prisoners having left hurriedly through it on previous occasions. The new court structure which is to replace the old building is being built two blocks away in Ridgewood and will cost $500,000. It is expected to be ready by spring. Boy Musicians Put Jazz to Test Against Classics School Audience Votes, by Applause, in Favor of Modern Melodies The contention that classical music is better than jazz was demonstrated to a large audience which gathered last night in Public School 166 at 143 S. 8th St.

to hear a musical recital given under the arrangement and direction of Leon and Joseph Rudnick. The boys, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Rudnick of 729 Grand have studying for only four years under the tutelage of Maurice Lazar, also a resident of Brooklyn. Leon, just 16, and a violinist, is founder and leader of the Rainbow Symphony Orchestra, composed of 16 students of music in their early teens.

The evening's entertainment consisted of songs, dances and musical renditions in the modern jazz style. This was followed by selections of classical music by the Rudnick brothers. From the applause the audience the jazz numbers seemed to be the more popular. The presentation of cup for the most popular entertainer of the evening was made to little Martin Gelb, age 3, who as a diminutive song and dance man had delighted the audience with selections from popular songs. Leon Rudnick, a sophomore in Harren High School in Manhattan, confesses to an ever -growing desire to become a musical director when he completes his eduction.

Entertainers Listed Among those who did their bit toward making the evening successful and who were all under 16 were: Isidore Lazor Evelyn Klugerman Marie Connors Larry Landis Jeanette Resnick Louise Vonnes Henry Zaleskie Billie Aaron Freda Mintz Minnie Perlstein Nancy Colina Freda Rosenberg Abraham Kapwaf Emily Capizzi Phyllis Schoenfeld Bella Littenberg Sylvia Gelb Ethel Rosner Martin Gelb Morris Schwartz Estelle Gelb Henry Zaleskie Astoria Men Held For Stealing Junk Charles Schofield, 20, 2142 42d and Alfred Lucchese, 19, 3163 14th both of Astoria, were held for the Queens Grand Jury by Magistrate Thomas Doyle in Long Island Ctiy on a charge of stealing junk. The complainant is Alfred Di Bartelemeo, 2332 31st Drive, Astoria, who charges the two with entering his garage through a skylight and stealing automobile accessories. WANT ADS for this Sunday's NEW YORK Herald Tribune will be accepted at the Main Office, 230 W. 41st St. as late as 4 P.M.

Use the HERALD TRIBUNE whenever you have a need a Want Ad can fill. Phone PE 6-4000 and ask for an ad-taker K. of C. Officer Inducted 3d Time Freeport, L. Feb.

28 -Thomas H. Forker, one of the officers of the Cardinal Mercier Assembly, Fourth Degree, K. of will be inducted into office for the third time tonight at ceremonies to be held in the headquarters of Columbus Council, Brooklyn. The officers of the Cardinal Mercier Assembly and the Long Island Assembly are to be installed. Vice Supreme Master John Loughney will officiate and members of the order from Long Island, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are expected to attend.

last night at the Community Reform Temple, 1665 E. 17th St. She urged parents to have a clear understanding on all subjects and especially on religion before they tried to teach their children. "The religious school should supplement the education received in the home and is a vital necessity perpetuating the Jewish faith," she said. 'In Easily -Grasped Terms' She stressed the importance of imparting knowledge to children in terms which they could grasp readily and said that the child should be given a definite goal to strive toward when he undertook any subject matter new to him.

Rabbi Samuel Peiper presided and introduced Mrs. Luria..