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Evening star., 1938-12-25
Children Take Over Junior Page With Duge Christmas
Poems Win.
} Prizes in
Contest
Stories Also Earn
Recognition for
Authors

Last week we reported that the
Junior Page had been "all but
swamped by Christmas poems"
And this week the job has been
completed!
But the deluge was not confined
to poems. It included all kinds Of
contributionS-stories, essays, let
ters, even jokes and riddles.
We regret that space limitations
make it impossible to publish all the
excellent contributions received. We
regret, too, that under the rules of
our weekly contest, Only five prizes
can be awarded. We hope, how
ever, that the boys and girls who
failed to win prize in this weeks
contest-and also those whose con-
tributions we're crowded off the page
will try again.
And don't think that selecting the
prize winners was an easy task. AS
mater of fact, it was one of the
most difficult jobs we have ever
tackled. Many things were taken
into consideration-the interest of
the subject covered, the quality of
the writing, the age of the author,
etc. In connection with the last
point, for instance, we have always
taken the position that it would be
unfair to judge contribution by q
child OF, say, 9 or 10 on the same basis
as one by contributor of, say, Is
or 16. The Junior Page is not con-
fined to any one age group, and its
younger readers must be given an
equal chance with the older ones.
Poems win three of the five prizes
and stories the other two. The au-
thors of the winning poems, which
are printed below, are:
Violet Sweeney, 16, of ZIG Flack
street Rockville P. o. Route o,
Glenmont, Md; Montgomery Blair
High School.
Ruth Cooper. IL. of 1880 Fuller
street NV; Powell Junior High
School.
William j. Marsh, IL, of 43l Ran
dolph street NV; Langley Junior
High School.
The other prize winners, whose
contributions are published else
where on this page, are.
Penelope Mizales, 9, of 1927 Four
teenth street NV. st. Pauls
Academy.
Mary Ann Sheehan, II, of 1924
Seventh street NV; St. Gabriel's
School,
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lliCll OCSC oultS, OuG AlUCl Sllll WOl
his ragged coat and wooden shoes.
The organ began its joyous song.
filling the church with its mighty
voice, joined with the voices of the
choir A thousand candles made
the sanctuary as bright as day. In
the midst Of such beauty and joy,
Albert forgot his ragged coat and
wooden shoes; his heart overflowed
with happiness.
When the mass was over, he lin
gered before the crib of the Infant
Jesus. Then, picking up his tat
tered cap, he walked slowly out of
the cathedral.
AS he marched down the steps,
he noticed a small figure lying on
cold stone bench. He. looked
closer-it was a little girl!
How cold she must be-" he
thought And she has no shoes to
put before the fireplace tonight for
the Petit Jesus"
Albert wrapped his coat around
the child. then took off one of his
shoes and placed it beside her
The night was cold, and the
Evening star., 1938-12-25
Mothers Poem

Editors Note-The author of
the tollo1Ding poem, Mrs. Octawa
Sykes SteDenson, 1902 Cleveland
auenue NV, accompanied it pith
letter saying she had COMPOSED
1t for her children. "Theu liked
it so much that they haze both
ntemorize it," she wrote. "Think-
ing that perhaps other children
too, might like it, haue taken
the liberty OF sending it to uou."
On Christmas many years ago
God sent His Son to us below
To teach us all how to love
Him Who lives far up above.
Christmas time, of all the year,
To young and old should bring
good cheer.
But there are some who are not ga,
On this blessed Christmas Day.
And these it is whom we must fine
And to them be so very kind,
That we may spread a little Joy
In remembrance of that Holy Boy
Evening star., 1938-12-25


man stood in front of a shop win
dow, watching toy electric trains.
He was thinking of tomorrow, the
first Christmas without his mother
How could he ever live through the
day?
A ragged little boy came up and
stood beside him Amt that a
swell train, mister?' the lad said
only rich kids get them for Christ
mas. I wish I was a rich kidd"
Would you really like to have a
train like that?' the man asked.
"Gee!" the boy answered
Let's go inside and look" the
man suggested.
Inside the shop. the usual last
minute buying rush was in progress
No one noticed the ragged boy and
the sad young man.
In a few minutes a clerk was
wrapping up an electric train just
like the one in the window. Going
out the door, the man glanced at
the boy and was surprised to see
that his face was downcast.
You are not happy the man
observed.
No said the boy, because I
would like my little sister to have
a doll if 1 have a train"
A great big doll was wrapped up
for little sister. The man went
home with the boy and his packages
The childrens mother thanked the
man, but he said
Don't thank me- Thank God
He sent your son to me to make my
Christmas happier one!"
Evening star., 1938-12-25
SeIf-Made

"Brudder Shinpaw has done
mighty well, amt he, sub? He must
be wuth all of $780,"
"Yassah! And I was 'quainted
wit dat gentleman when he didn't
know whuh his next chicken was
comm FUN"
Evening star., 1938-12-25

as, we are stepping aside to make
Down the street run the happy boys,
For Christmas has come at last;
They are thinking of shiny toys
All their worries have passed.
When they went to bed last night
They dreamed of Christmas tree;
They thought of all the things they
might
Wake up this morn and see
Some wanted bikes, trains and rings,
Some were hard to please:
But no one knew what Santa would
bring
Till he awoke thismorning to see.
MURIEL DUNN, IL.
r. F. D |, Silver Spring, Md;
Sherwood High School.
Peace on earth, good will to men,"
The angels sang that night;
On and on the shepherds walked,
With only star for light.
While miles and miles from there,
In lonely manger lay
A little Babe in swaddling clothes,
All snuggled in the hay.
The Babe received many presents
that day,
For He was born man of might.
Peace on earth, good will to men,"
The angels sang that night.
HOWARD BORTHWICK, II,
Is Beechwood road, Hyattsville, Md,
Langley Junior High School.
The Son of God was born, they say,
In Palestine, so far away.
The King of Kings, without array
Or royal pomp, was born this day.
The Lord of Hosts came all alone,
Unheralded and quite unknown.
NANCY BEALE, IA,
420 Shepherd street NV,
Roosevelt High School.
The Christmas Star gives a beauti-
full light
AS it hangs in the sky on Christmas
night.
| ~ ollAlIco VII tlle ilCll IL SllllleS OH
the poor:
1t shines on the beggar who comes
to the door
1t shines on the land, it shines on
the sea;
1t shines through my window, on
my Christmas tree
WILLIAM MASTBROOK. 13,
! UrtcNnrnc ciy
Deal Junior High School.
II today we're years ago,
And this the Holy Land.
And this the season of the year,
And We the shepherd band
We wouldn't hesitate to find
The Babe in swaddling wraps:
We'd know He was the Holy Child,
And there'd be no mishaps.
We'd open wide the stable door
And quietly enter in,
And kneel beside the manger
OF the Babe born free from sin.
And when we'd bowed before Him.
And touched His tiny hand,
We'd go forth from the stable
Proudest of the land.
Proud we'd been so near Him,
Near enough to touch
A little human kindness
Can often mean so much.
But yesterday is fleeting,
And today is ever here;
So We'll make the most Of Christ
mas.
AS it comes but once a year!
DAUN SANFORD, Is,
234 Cromwell Terrace NE:
Mckinley High School
c is for Christ, who was born on
this day,
H is for His lowly bed of hay,
R is for the right He had on earth,
I is for Israel, the land of His birth.
S is for the songs they sang of praise
T is for the tears His mother shed
at His grave,
M is for Mary, who thought Of moth
ing but Him.
A is for the angels that watched
over them,
S is for silent, as the night was then.
RUTH DELL KENDRICK, IA.
507 Kentucky avenue Sc;
Hine Junior High School.
|
Dear old Santa is the reason
For this time of fun and cheer
Isn't it the jolliest season
OF the four that make the year?
PREBLE EARLE DONOHO,
2l4 Windsor lane, Bethesda, Md.
Evening star., 1938-12-25
Editor Steps Aside to Let
Boys and Girls Show
Talent as Writers
Many Excellent Stories and
Poems Received From
Young Contributors
BY PHILIP HI. LOVE,
Junior Page Editor,

Christmas the day of all days when childhood into its
OF
pleasure derived largely from happiness Of children December
without Santa Claus and his without the rocng laughter
boys and girls, would be-wen, another holiday
And because today Christmas,
Evening star., 1938-12-25
Riddles

l. What part of car causes most
accidents?
2. Why is a half moon heavier
than a full moon?
g. What is good thing to part
with?
4. How would you keep fish from
smelling?
S. When are two apples alike?
ANSWERS.
/. The nut behind the wheel. 2.
Because a full moon is lighter. 3.
A comb. 4. BY cutting off his nose
S. When they are pared (paired.
Evening star., 1938-12-25
Absenf.Minded A

What are you looking for?"
My vest"
"You have it on"
"Oh, sure I have. If you hadn't
told me I would have gone home
without It,"
Evening star., 1938-12-25

2. B. cot, chore, bookend, trend,
end, D.
3. Chair, carpet, wardrobe, and
dresser.
4. Stares and stairs.
Evening star., 1938-12-25

When Santa brought this little train
think he surely knew
That Tuckie's dear old daddy-boy
Would like a choo-choo, too.
Evening star., 1938-12-25
Merry Christmas!

Good morning, boys and girls;
This is Christmas Day!
If I could see you, face to face,
This is what I'd say
To the editor and all boys and
girls
Who make this Junior Page
so dear:
II wish you a Merry Christmas
And a Happy New Year,"
EVELYN ARNOLD, II.
Monrovia, Md.
Evening star., 1938-12-25

Now all aboard" they signal as
They sprawl upon the floor,
And make the trip from coast to
coast
A hundred times or more.
Evening star., 1938-12-25

Yell, Who You'd?
Teacher: What is the plural Of
hippopotamus?"
Boy: THE plural of hippopota-
mus is h-i-p-p-o-Oh, we'll, who'd
want more than one, anyway"
Evening star., 1938-12-25
P U D D I N G
ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS
PUZZLES,

Ii. Desk. 2. Chairs. g. Table. 4
Bed. S. Radio. s. Stool. 7. Dres-
ser. 8. Couch. g. Bureau. 10.
Davenport. II. Chest. IL. Stove.
13. Rug. a. Bookcase Is. Ward
robe. 16. Mirror. IT, Lamp. 18
Carpet.
Evening star., 1938-12-25

Definitions:
Across.
2. Belonging to him.
T. A kind OF tree
s. Persons singing alto.
7. Star having a tail.
8. Thoughtful.
IL. Employ.
13. Fresh.
IA. Toward the top.
is. A metal.
Is. Exclamation.
I. A December festival.
2. Crown of light.
. 3. Outer covering for the foot.
5. Measures of land.
6. Heating apparatus.
8. Young dog.
9. Snare.
10. Tavern.
IL. Female sheep.
,
Reverse a word for Christmas and
get boys name. Behead a rascal
and get shelter.
3
And now we have two Christmas
word chains. Change one letter at
time and so go from one word to the
other, forming nothing but real
words on the way.
Change FILL to SOCK in four
moves.
Change LOVE to GIFT in four
moves.
Now plunge into this word dia-
mond as you would If it we're really
plum pudding The second line is
breed of flat-faced dog, the third is
Spanish for father, the fifth is to
sharpen by friction, and the sixth
is where we stop.
Evening star., 1938-12-25
A CHRISTMAS TREES
SOLIIOQIrY

Last night I stood upon a hill
And heard the north wind sigh
saw the Star of Bethlehem
Above me in the sky.
My outstretched arms were thicl
with snow,
Green branches laden down:
Inc moon caressed me with it,
light,
1 wore a silver gown.
The forest held me in its heart,
I felt secure-unseen:
My cambium was filled with life.
My name was evergreen.
Tonight I am a Christmas tree.
With memories that haunt;
Behold the golden, shining star
My topmost branches flaunt.
Synthetic beauty now is mine.
l sparkle merrily:
But I am just parasite
I've lost reality.
Although I stand here glorifed,
1t comforts me to know
MY roots are in the forest still
Deep down beneath the snow.
VIOLET SWEENEY.
Evening star., 1938-12-25

They toot the whistle, ring the bell
And send it round the track;
And then they turn little switch
And make the engine back
Evening star., 1938-12-25

CHRISTMAS DAY.
on christmas morning early
crept softly down the stairs,
To see what Santa had left me
And how he'd answered my
prayers.
Upon looking in my stocking
l received great surprise
There were so many pretty things
could hardly believe my eyes!
There were dollies with pink dresses
And pretty blue ones, too:
But what 1 liked the best of all
Was the "Old Lady in the Shoe.
We played with the toys the long
long day
And had some very good times;
We even tried to learn some poems
From my newest book of rhymes.
That evening when I went to bed
thanked the Lord, as I should
For such a wonderful Christmas
Twas worth while having beer
good.
RUTH COOPER.
CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS.
Christmas Eve-what magic
In two words so small,
In the lives of children, ,
Who are happy, one and all.
Dreams so merry they carry
To every girl and boys
That it is no wonder
Grownups share their joy.
Thoughts of the Holy Child
And the stable herd;
Thus, with happiness and wonder,
Each little heart is stirred.
Stay on, Christ Child holy.
Bless all children near;
Stay on, Christmas spirit,
Through the whole long year.
WILLIAM J. MARSH.
Evening star., 1938-12-25
Poor
Brings Man
Girl Writes True
Story About
Her Father

Editors Note: The toHO1Uing
contribution, sent in by an H.
year-old st. Gabriels School stu
dent huing at 500 Quincy street
NV. ,Das accompanied by let
ter saying: THE story am about
to '0rite is true. The young man
in the story lUas my father"
Evening star., 1938-06-04
BANKRUPTCY NOTICES.

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
United States for the District of Colum-
Ma,er af nanfsSPsss IAUbR ~
COMPANY; a corporation. Alleged Bank
rupt.-In Bankruptcy No. 3624.--To the
creditors Of FrazeePot9mae Laundry Con-
ington, District of Columbia:
Notice is hereby given that on the 2Sth
day Of May l9ss an inyogntary petitGn e ion
said Frazee-Potomac Laundry Company.
alleged bankrupt. was filed and that on
the slst aas gf May sss the ed saa
petition. signifying its intention to of1er
terms of composition to its unsecured cred
s ton in ITS its PETITION M has sisnified its inten-
cured creditors excluding landlord cred
priority, rSH as well as ali claims for merchan-
disc or service delivered or rendered on or
subsequent to March /. 1889 to-wit. the
payable in cash Immediately upon the con-
firmation of said composition.
The petition OF the said Frazee-Potomac
n the event tse oer rsn II
sition is accepted BY the unsecured cred
itors affected thereby and confirmed by
the allege bankrupt corporation and its
largest stoekholder. who is likewise cred
itor in the, sum of approximately $23,-
alleged bankrupt company's present unse-
cured creditors. until the balance of their
present respective claims are liQuidated in
full, an amount equal to all dividends that
the said alleged bankrupt company here
after may pay during the lifetime Of the
said Louis Levay. on 526 shares of its
present common stock, and the said Louis
Levay also agrees that If the proposed
composition is confirmed he will imme-
diately on said confirmation waive his right
to share in the distribution of the COM
position deposit and waive his claim alto
gether against the said alleged bankrupt
company.
Creditors are hereby notified that the
petition of the alleged bankrupt company
proposing these terms of composition has
been referred to the undersigned for fur
ther proceeding; that there will be a meet
ing of the creditors of the said alleged
bankrupt in the ofice of the undersigned.
RIM $40 Investment Bldg. 18th a. X SITS.
day of June. 1888, at ten O'Clock AN. for
the allowance of claims. examination Of
the officers of the alleged bankrupt COM
pany. to take such steps as may be neces-
sary for the protection of the estate and
to afford the alleged bankrupt company an
opportunity after such examination to
make its formal offer of terms of compo-
Creditors are further notified that on
the making OF the said formal offer at
said meeting or at an adjourned session
thereof. the meeting will be continued un-
til Thursday, June 10th. 1888, At ten
o'clock A. M. without further notice, for
the fling Of acceptances thereof. FRED
J. EDEN, Referee in Bankruptcy.
Evening star., 1938-06-04
THOMAS J. OWEN & SON. AUcTIONEERs
1431 EYE ST. NV,

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sAIh' fs5s 1shs kMowN laea As iM NOS 1872. IS5a
PLACE S; MOI HoRrHWRsAH hHS9 HND 1862 AVON
1se9Eded re- 9S il Llber No. s4is at folio 81 fSs sss
secured thereby. the undersigned will rs sell ii
on PPs WRbNEsDHY Nfsa5S9 II TIFF fE0ps et ths P5sWse
JUNE 1913. Al THREETHiRTa haE FiiRTa GeEoeK PEI o
M. the following described land and
ambs noWn spa'e and ID dsnFashsd hs piFss Ss o S9
Ia n45) to one hundred and fifty-two I525.
Trustees. subdivision Of lots I'm in SQUARE SQUARE
numbered twelve hundred and eighty-two
d2e2l in the City Of Washington. as
surveyor ior the District Of Columbia. 'i''
Terms OF sale; Said properties are sub
each on lots i47 and 14s: s3.i50G6 each
On lots l5I and 152; said trusts ssiSH assreaat- @
Particulars Of which viii be announced ea
sold subject 70 said deeds OF Of trust ST inc n.
above SAID deeds Of trust Indebtedness IS
first be offered separately and then as a
whole. the trustees reserving the right to
reject any and all bids. Interest and
of sale, A deposit of $1,000 will be
REQUIRED at the time Of sale if said prop
critics are sold as a whole. and If sold
separately. deposit of $3.50 90 will be
REQUIRED on each parcel. All conveyance
ira. recording. revenue stamps. etc. at
ths cost OF purchaser. Good title or no
sale. Terms of sale to be complied with
within thirty GOD DAYS from day Of sale
otherwise deposit will be forfeited and
property resold at risk and cost of de-
faulting purchaser after five (5) days
advertisement of such resale in some
newspaper pnblished in Washington. D. C.
JOHN SAUL.
WILLIAM P. BENSON.
Trustees
925 18th ST. NV.
WASHINGTON. D. c.
my25,27. .2S.3 -je2 3.4,6.7.S
Evening star., 1938-06-04
OSCAR NAUCK, Attorney.

DIsTR CT COURT OF THE UNITED
Holding I,' Probate Court-No. 52. 29l. Ad
the subscriber of the District of Columbia
has obtained from the Probate Court OF
the District of Columbia. Letters of Admin :
Barber, late of the District Of Columbia,
deceased. All persons having claims against
the same. with the vouchers thereof. legally
authenticated. to the subscriber, on or be-
fore the 18th day of May. AID. 1889;
from all benefit of said estate. Given under
ny hana shr,r7 ths a7th day Ct May 193s
WELL. Register of Wills for the District OF
Columbis. Clerk of the Probate Court.
WINTHROP mt Rs M MITcEELL + : co.1certii:
SssTns iSgm laws of ts
certify as follows: l. The name Of the
II. The names and places Of residence Of
throp, New, York. N. Y. Leeds Mitchell,
Ill., as1dSre Josa g. rasan New 9orp
GasegFge r ThoIntonn; oaIk payk. III; Al A.
ard P. Loasby. MontcIair. N. j.; Richard
fsnard HenrV NdtreY aau Nsg eew yo2E T1rk' T. T.;
Thomas Miller. Chicago, nj: Arthur J. q.
fan sRton serfsnf5a gsllnxtoS n asS6fs %Ilsm su
Earle Jr., Great Neck. Long Island, N. Y:
Henry w Bull, New York, n: 4; Ferry K
Brennan, jersey City, n. ]; Malcolm 8;
w. Neg YS5k NJ chcass spef 81
Milton W. Holden Palm Beach, Fla: Estate
Of Woodward, Babcock., New York. N. Y.
ssbcocs b. Ggsce Exeso2s Of nd he HnFy s
and testament of Woodward Babcock;
Henry Rogers Winthrop. New. York. N
ness intended to be transacted shall be a
general brokerage and commission busi-
ness dealing in securities and commodities:
15. 1888 and shall terminate at the close
Of business on December a. 1888, unless
ssR actaay h sy Re se
s sS@Sn Mon siGio ars Hodsn
MsRIy Mnasr0R
edition ad to his contribution , as general
Rosers winthrop. leeds leeds Mitcheii. Theodore es
Z. Cunningham, John ] Fagan. Harry G.
Preston Jf e0Fae Riehafd Ioasby Afeh Riehard
F Babcock. Richard B, w. Hall. Henry F,
G'Sdfrey S'',ah ThoHss Miller Arthur e
ington. William p S. Earle Jr.: Henry. W
Bull, Ferry K Heath. William J.. Cunning
Conihe Jr.; Walter Schuttler, Milton W.
Holden. Estate Of Woodward Babcock: by
Grace e. Babcock. Exec. Henry 2. Bah.
will and testament Of woodward Babcock.
The foregoing certificate. duly. acknowl-
edged. was duly filed and recorded on the
18th day Of MAY, 1898. in the ONCE Of the
Clerk of the District Court of the United
States for the District Of COLUMBIA, Wash
fed by two general partners stating. that
the specified cash contributors of the
special partners, have, in good faith. been
actually paid into the partnership fund.
has been hled herewith:
Evening star., 1938-06-04

DODGE 1888 sedan; mechanically per-
feet. new Autumn brown finish. See
this one todayi 81 down. 81 per wk
AIS Motors, Inc. 1854 18th st. NV. and
1922 Wilson blvd. Arlington
Evening star., 1938-06-04

tOwnerS)
Lee Boulevard.
Arlington, Va.
Once Phone Res. Phone.
Wal. $3.50. Clar 123
IN DEANWOOD AND
paramount Heights. S75 UP; easy terms
help build. District 9170.
Evening star., 1938-06-04
SHIGO & WELSH, Attorneys,
Mills Building,
Washington. ID. c.
By RICHARD d. WELSH, Attorney.

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
:. States for the District of Columbia
Holding Probate Court--Estate OF Myer
Landerman, Deceased-No. 53264, Admin
been made herein for probate Of the last
wiil ar and testament OF said deceased. and
Ior letters testamentary on said estate by
day Of May. AID 1898, that the unknown
heirs at law and next of kin of Myer Lam
cerned. appear in said court on Monday
the 27th day of June, AID. 1888 at 10
O'Clock M, to show cause why such ap-
tice hereof be published in the Washing
ton Law Reporter and Evening Star
Newspaper, once in each of three sue
cesSiVe weeks before the return day herein
mentioned the first publication to be not
less than thirty days before said return
day. Jesse c. ADKINS. Justice (SeaD
OF Wills for the District of Columbia, Clerk
OF the Probate Court. N.Y. 9S led
Evening star., 1938-06-04
JAMES C. WILKES. Attorney.

DISTRICT. COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the District of Columbia,
Holding Probate Court.-No. 53.111. Ad-
ministration.- is to Give Notice: That
the subscriber, of the. District OF Columbia
has obtained from the Probate Court of
the District of Columbia. Letters Testa-
mentary on the estate of Harry F. Anstine,
late of the District of Columbia, deceased.
ceased are hereby warned to exhibit the
same. with the vouchers thereof. legally
authenticated; to the subscriber. on or
otherwise. they may by law be excluded
from all benefit of said estate. Given un-
der my hand this 10th day of May, 1898.
NV. tSeal) Attest: THEODORE COGS-
WELL: Register of Wills for the District of
Columbia. Clerk Of the Probate Court.
Evening star., 1938-06-04
ARTHUR PETER AND w. II. BADEN,
Attorneys.

DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED
States for the District of Columbia
Holding Probate Court.-No. SO 937. Ad-
ministration. This is to Give Notice: That
the subscriber. of the District Of Columbia
District of Columbia. Letters Testamentary
on the estate Of Charles I Teachum. late
persons having claims against the deceased
are. hereby warned to exhibit the same
with the vouchers thereof, legally authenti-
Gated to the subscriber. on or before the
18th day Of May, AID. 1899; otherwise
they may by law be excluded from all bene-
mt Of said estate. Given under my hand
this 18th day Of May 1898 THE WASH
INGTON LOAN g. TRUST COMPANY. BY
LEONARD MARBURY. Assistant Trust
OMeer. lSeal) Attest: THEODORE COGS-
WELL. REGISTER OF Wills for the District
of Columbia. Clerk of the Probate Court.