PAGE TWO THE MTiCTCX XM 4THUIRSDAY, DEcE:mBum 19, 1935 i Todd Chauffeur 'ells Of Star's Gangland Fear Threaten Screen Actress 'or Her Part In Arrest Of Two Extortionists (By The Associated Press) LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18-Fear of gangland bullets haunted Thelma Todd in the last hours of her life, the winsome screen star's chauffeur told police shortly before a coroner's jury was summoned today to probe the riddle of her death. The chauffeur, Ernest O. Peters, said he drove the statuesque blonde beauty from a Hollywood cafe to her seaside apartment at breakneck speed a few hours before she died under mysterious cirmustances Sunday. "Miss Todd was afraid," Peters said, "because she had been the target of extortion threats which had caused the arrest of two men. She told me to drive at top speed and not to make boulevard stops." Others Subpenaed Sometime between 4 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, after Peters retured to his Hollywood auto livery stand, the glamorous comedienne died in her luxurious town car in a garage a few hundred yards up a steep roadway from her apartment. Roland West, h6r partner in the seaside cafe ven- ture, told Police he had "locked out" Miss Todd. Subpenaed besides Peters and West to tell of the last hours of the 30- year old actress were: Sid Grauman, theatrical impres- ario, who telephoned West at 2 a.m., Sunday at Miss Todd's request to in- form him she was leaving for home. Mrs. Alice Todd, the star's mother. Mrs. Wallace Ford, wife of the actor, who said she received a cryptic telephone call from Miss Todd about 4 p.m. Sunday. Stanley Lupino, English comedian, and his wife, hosts at the party which Miss Todd left to go to her death. Police Iold Original Theory Police held strongly to the theory of accidental death from carbon mon- oxide fumes as she sat in the car but did not discount the possibility of murder or suicide. A preliminary report by Dr. A. F. Wagner, county autopsy surgeon, dis- closed the actress' blood had 75 per cent saturation by carbon monoxide, and her brain .13 per cent saturation by alcohol.- "Indications were found that there had been sufficient alcohol to stupify her," Dr. Wagner said. "Increased heart action caused by the alcohol would have pumped the monoxide poisoning through her blood in a few minutes." Jack McCarthy Is Persistent, 'Plural' Frequenter Of Jail Jack McCarthy, 23 years old, of' South Lyons, decided last April 10 that Spring had really come, so he walked out of the Washtenaw County Jail leaving imprisonment and the better part of a drunk and disorderly sentence behind him. Monday Jack McCarthy, 23 years old, of South Lyons, was booked again by police on a drunk and disorderly charge. In spite of having several Jack McCarthy's, 23 years old, of South Lyons, booked there on sev- eral occasions, with, however, dif- ferent native states of West Virginia, Virginia, and Wyoming, sheriff's offi- cers realized immediately that their new guest, the former callers, and the inmate who had left so discourteously' without bidding his host goodbye last spring were all one and the same. Accordingly McCarthy, all three of him, was hailed into the court of Jus- tice of Peace Jay H. Payne on a charge of breaking jail, waived exam- ination, and was bound over to cir- cuit court. Bond was not furnished. In the interim before his trial, Mc- Carthy will do another ten days of "homework" assigned him by Judge Payne for the present drunk and dis- orderly charge. Ann Arbor Woman Trys Asphyxiation, Police stated yesterday that Mrs. Rossana Fredericks, 65, 714 Miller Ave., attempted to committ suicide by shutting herself in the kitchen of her home and turning the gas stove ont full force. She was discovered by her husband, Joseph, a carpenter, who immediately notified police.t The ambulance for the Staffan Fu- neral Home was summoned, and Mrs.' Fredericks was rushed to St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital where her condition was described as "serious."t Appoint Miriam Moore r Recreation Supervisor Mrs. Miriam Moore, 28, has been1 tentatively appointed county super- visor of recreation by Miss Cora L. Honor Blind Engineer GIFT SUGGESTIONS ii Classified Directory -Associated Press Photo Ralph R. Teetor (above), of Ha- gerstown, Ind., one of the leading automotive engineers of the coun- try and blind since early childhood, will be inducted as president of the Society of Automotive Engineers in Detroit in January. Six Of Faculty Will Meet With HistoryGroup Association Plans Session During Holiday Vacation In Chattanooga Six members of the University his- tory department will attend the 50th annual session of the American His- torical Association to be held Dec. 27-30 in Chattanooga, Tenn., it was announced yesterday. Papers will be givn by Professors Arthur E. R. Boak, and Albert Hyma, and by Dr. John W. Stanton. Profes- sors Arthur L. Cross, Dwight L. Dum- ond, and Dr. Rudolph A. Winnacker will complete the University's repre- sentation. Prof. Lewis G. VanderVelde will read a paper before the meeting of the American Society of Church His- tory which will convene Dec. 30-31 in New York City, it was also an- nounced. "The University of Michigan Exca- vations in Egypt and Mesopotamia" will be the subject of Professor Boak's paper, to be delivered before the sec-, tion on Ancient History on Dec. 28. Professor Boak will also act as a member of the general program com- mittee. Professor Dumond will be the chairman of the joint session of the American Historical Association and the Mississippi Historical Associaton. Professor Hyma's paper will be read before the joint session of the Po- litical Science Association and the American Historical Association. Dr. Stonton will discuss "Russian Diplomatic Missions to Peking during the Eighteenth Century" at the meet- ing of the section on The Far East, Dec. 28. $2,000,000 Is Gained In State Sale Of Liquor' THE DAILY Offers These Timely Suggestions Of Ann Arbor Merchants. FOR HIM ALL LEATHER GOODS, including billfolds, toilet cases, traveling bags, key cases 'and portfolios. Buy your leather goods at a leather store. Wilkinson's, 325 S. Main St. 7A TYPEWRITER TABLES-Metal and wood. O. D. Morrill, 314 S. State St. 14A. LEATHER GOODS: Some with zip- pers. Travelling cases, bill folds, cigar and cigarette cases, card cases, loose leaf note books, port- folios, brief cases, key cases, etc. O.D. Morrill, 314 S. State St. 15A. A TYPEWRITER: We have all makes. New or reconditioned. Office and portable machines. Priced $25 up. Liberal terms if desired. A large and select stock. O. D. Morrill, 314 S. State St. 18A FOR FATHER WE WRAP and mail boxes of Christ- mas cigars. Housman's Pharmacy, 601 E. Liberty. 3A FOR EVERYONE GIVE Julie's Home Made Chocolates to anyone who enjoys fine candies. On sale at Eberbach & Son, Mil- ler's and Senns. Or call Julie Wag- ner, 8142. 45A PERSONAL GREETING CARDS- Printed with your name, one day service. Large attractive assort- ment in a complete range of prices.l O. D. Morrill, 314 S. State St. 17A FOR MOTHER BOOK PLATES: A large assortment Printed with name at small addi- tional cost. One day service. O. D. Morrill, 314 South State. St. 19A HOSIERY, scarfs, handbags, flowers make ideal gift suggestions at Rob- ert's Shop, 604 E. Liberty. 5A FOR HER WE SUGGEST Coty's, Houbigants and Yardley's perfume sets. Haus- man's Pharmacy. 601 E. Liberty. 2A. DIARIES, SCRAP BOOKS - Photo- graph albums, address books, per- sonal letter files, book ends, letter openers, etc. A large and choice assortment in attractive designs. Good quality merchandise at con- siderate prices.0O. D. Morrill, 314 S. State St. 20A. FOUNTAIN PENS and PENCILS - Desk bases, desk sets. Leading na- tionally advertised makes, Parker, Schaeffer, Waterman, Conklin, Wahl, Eversharp, etc. Large choice stock priced $1 and up. O. D. Mor- rill, 314 S. State St. 16A. OVERNIGHT bags, pocket books, manicure sets, every type of trav- elling bag and make-up kit. Lea- ther goods from a leather store are best. Wilkinson's, 325 S. Main St. 8A. FOR YULETIME FESTIVITIES- We have a grand collection of dresses for all holiday occaisons at prices that will be kind to your Christmas budget. The Elizabeth Dillon Shop. 45A BOXED VIOLETS, and gardenias; gold and silver lame flowers, 59c to $2.95 at Jacobson's 612-618 East Liberty. 46A LOST AND FOUND LOST: Shaeffer black and white col- ored Eversharp pencil. Reward. Call 3851. 171 LOST: Brown zipper purse, about 4 inches by 6 inches with Michigan Central reservation and seven dol- lars. Reward. Call Betty Boult. 2-2591. 169 LOST: On campus one Elgin wrist watch. Reward for return to Charles Trumbull, 715 Oakland. 168 NOTICES MAC'S TAXI-4280. Try our effi- cient service. All new cabs. 3x STATIONERY: Printed with your name and address. 100 sheets, 100 envelopes. $1.00. Many styles.i Craft Press, 305 Maynard. 9x HELP WANTED WANTED: Male stenographer. Part time. Reply by letter only, giving history and experience. Box 10. . 172 LAUNDRY STUDENT HAND LAUNDRY: Prices reasonable. Free delivery. Phone 3006. 6x LAUNDRY 2-1044. Sox darned Careful work at low price. ix CLOTHING WANTED TO BUY. Any old and new suits, overcoats at $3 to $20. Don't sell before you see Sam. Phone for appointments. 2-3640. lox i ! (c Professor Eriksen Describes Denmark In Radio Broadcast' 'Smarter ,Students' I Indicated By Tests At Michigan State EAST LANSING, Dec. 18.-,(A) - A tabulation of the marks achieved by Michigan State College freshmen taking the psychological examination required at entrance indicated today that students are smarter or the test was easier. Professor J. M. de Haan of the psychology department, who gave the examination, said the marks were 12 points higher than the average and that the scores of two students tak- ing the test were the highest ever scored at the college. He declined to' reveal their names, asserting that to do so might cause embarrassment. De Haan said there was nothing in the results of the test to indicate that the women were smarter or less smart than the men. lie explained that the number of each sex whose marks were well above the average and those be- low the average were considered sep- arately and together and in each case the ratio indicated that neither sex held an advantage in scores. The professor himself refused to speculate as to whether the yearlings were smarter. He said he could see no basis for a belief that the years of depression had made them more self reliant. Deadline For License Plates Still Undecided LANSING, Dec. 18. - (1P)-Orville E. Atwood, secretary of state, said today he hasnotreached a decisiong as to whether motorists may drive under 1935 automobile license plates after Jan. 1. He said he expected to confer with Deputy Secretary of State Louis Webber on the question within a week. Branch offices, he said, have not been directed to tell motorists there will be no extension of the time in which they may operate their cars with the old plates, nor have they CHURCH LEADER DIES MADISON, Dec. 18. - ( P) - Dr. Frank Mason North, 85, one of the founders of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America, of which he was a former president, is dead. WE'LL BE GLAD TO ADVANCE YOQ $300. $200. $100 OR LESS TO FINANCE YOUR SEASONAL. PURCHASES, PROMPT ACCOMMODATION TO ALE EMPLOYED PEOPLE. TERMS TO SUIT YOUR INCOME COME IN OR PHONE.. "Loans on Your Own Signature" 2one d Floor Wolverine Bdg, 4orer ashington and Fourth MAJESTIC | Now Showing - 2 - GREAT FEATURES - v Every thrillable syllable of these hit songs is for you, lady... Dings ,biggest, v rte -bonniest show. ,t ...Adolph ZulkO? P'eSAht ? 4: z I Alo CLAIRE TREVOR SLATEST METRO'MW J y.sg s m s m e a e _. _ _ t _ . rl Continuing the series of descrip- tions oft the Scandinavian countries, Prof. Edward L. Eriksen of the en- gineering school spoke yesterday about his native land, Denmark, over the University Broadcasting Service. "The fact that Denmark is prac- tically surrounded and very much cut up by the sea, plus the influence of the gulf stream sweeping across the Atlantic through the Faroe Islands ,and up along the west coast of Nor- way, modifies the climate very much and makes it a relatively mild one," Professor Eriksen stated. The win- ters are not so severe as in Michigan and the summers are much cooler. The geological formation of Den- mark is very similar to Michigan, he said. At the same time that the ice cap from the north extended over Michigan, a similar glacier covered all the Scandinavian countries. The land is of a rolling nature, and there are many glacial lakes. Peat bogs exist in large areas and are to some ex- tent utilized for peat extraction, the speaker continued. "Through the middle of Jutland there are extensive moors covered with the same kind of heather one finds in Scotland," Professor Eriksen said. These heather moors are now rapidly disappearing, since the gov- ernment, about forty years ago, start- ed replanting them with spruce and pine. Besides these evergreen forests the main tree is the beech. "Much of the greater part of the land area of Denmark, or about 90 per cent, is productive and of this productive land, 80 per cent is farmed," Professor Eriksenradded. In comparison to the farming industry, the other natural resources of the country are of subordinate import- ance. Denmark is above all a cooperative country, the speaker emphasized. Through a system of education which formed rural high schools having no entrance requirements or examina- tions, no diplomas or degrees, he stat- ed, the Danes have become acquaint- ed with each other and have learned to trust each other. Thus, everything is cooperative in Denmark in the farm industry. Sugar beets and corn are most commonly grown on the farms. The standard products exported are ba- con, eggs, and butter. Landlordism and farm tenancy has almost disap- peared. Rural social life has become intelligent and attractive, Professor Eriksen stated. The other important industries, such as breweries, distilleries, tobacco and chocolate factories have a large excise tax on them, and the govern- ment revenue from them is consid- erable. The textile, clothing, and leather industries are very important. Cement and porcelain industries are important exporting industries. Michigan State Bond Finance Plan Fails EAST LANSING, Dec. 18.-(P) - Plans of the state board of agriculture to issue $725,000 in bonds to refund bonds on a woman's dormitory at Michigan State college and finance the construction of a new one lay in ruins today. The Detroit banking concern which was to have underwritten the issue, announced it had lost interest in the proposal. The announcement dashed the board's hopes that had been built up through six months of negotiation. 'Approximately $400,000 of the bonds would have been used to re- fund at a lower rate of interest the bonds outstanding against Mary Mayo hall for women. The rest would have gone to pay for a new dormi- tory. STUDENTS - Pre-Vacation Special! - ,our Dry Cleaning When tha that calls ice - do hour Emer Superlative Cleaning Service Service t last day emergency arises, for FAST Dry Cleaning Serv-. . nt forget our Special Two- gency Service. .%1-(W RF;PI AaNI BAND BOX Ira 1L A ..' 3 .4 SalE . sa a 14a N-1 121 E. Liberty - Phone 8722 CLEANERS I authority to tension. say there will be an ex- it iuiuu' u l 1 INSTRUCTIONS Every form of dancing. Open 10 to 10. Terrace Garden Studio. Wuerth Theatre Bldg. Ph. 9695 Superior MILK-ICE CREAM SPECIAL VANILLA and NESSELRODE ICE CREAM Superior Dairy Company Phone 23181 LANSING, Dec. 18. - (AP) - The state liquor control commission claimed today a jump of $2,000,000 in net revenues for 1935. Chairman John S. McDonald said the commission has turned over $6,- 000,000 in liquor sales profit and beer tax revenues to the state treasurer and will raise that figure to $8,500,000 by Jan. 1. He placed net revenues for 1934 at $6,500,000. The chairman said the commission has $1,737,000 in cash on hand, and has turned back to municipalities $1,707,000 as their share of license sales receipts. He placed the gross revenues of the commission for 1935 at $29,172,816. The commission restored today the full 15 cents a gallon tax on Michigan wines as part of a plan to collect money owed the state by Michigan wineries. The commission last fall agreed to collect only one cent a gallon tax on wine sales by those wineries agreeing to pay Michigan grape growers $40 a ton for their product, Under the new arrangement, 14 cents of the tax col- lected on wine sold by wineries not' in debt to the state will be returned. Chairman McDonald explained the debts were due to the state's having loaned the wineries money to buy the Michigan grape crop under the pre- vious administration. s G A report that licensees in Grand Rapids are disobeying closing hour regulations aroused the ire today of Chairman McDonald. 15c to 6 -- 25c After 6 WHITNEY Now TWO FEATURES! Bette Davis George Brent "FRONT PAGE WOMAN" *_ _ _ and .1 11 ALL TYPES OF LUGGAGE at W ikinson s 325 South Main Chester Morris "COCK OF THE AIR" Extra NEWS CARTOON THURSDAY ONLY PRE-HOLIDAY PRE-VIEW SHOW If 11 11 r "qI I. Z7 r _____________ SRI' I 6 7 h- Jams LAST TIMES TODAY - "HOORAY FOR LOVE" and "AFFAIR OF SUSAN" Friday - 6aturday BETTE DAVIS Be Sure To Have Plenty On Hand For Your Christmas Djner . ARBOR SPRINGS WATER Delivered to your home In ea cs or six 2-qt. bottles, or In large 5-gal. bottles. PHONE 8270 FOR QUICK SERVICE ARBOR SPRINGS WATER CO. 416 West Huron Phone 8270 To those attending the last Show Thursday Evening, starting at 8:30 P.M. We Present BERT ROBERT as "The Rinimakers" and also Thrilling Narrative "ESCAPE from DEVIL'S ISLAND" PLUS A PREVIEW- First Showing in the Mid-West, starting at 11 P.M. EDWARD ARNOLD in Dostoievsky's Immortal Punihmet"' with PETER LORRE MARIAN MARSH MRS. PATRICK CAMPAELL "SPECIAL AGENT" BUCK sONES "THE THROWBACK" 'Ioa'ig vt'* (kaldter ,, ' i I I _. II - -- " - : - yr _ i _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _--a !Wr W * 111 1 I 11 I