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Evening star., 1941-01-26
Concert
Features
Brahms
Pro Arte String
Musicians Give
Performance
BY ELENA DE SAYN.

Three Brahms works, in the cycle
of "a of his compositions for chamber
music to be performed at the Lii
brary of Congress by the Pro Arte
String Quartet of the University of
Wisconsin, were presented yesterday
afternoon under the auspices of the
Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge Founda-
ton by Antonio Brosa, violinist, and
G. Warwick Evans, cellist, both
members of the Pro Arte organiza-
ton, assisted by Gunnar Johansen,
pianist. The numbers were Sonata
in G. major op. 78" for violin and
piano; Sonata in E minor op. 38"
for cello and piano, and Trio in B
minor op. g.
1t was the latter that. fully dis
closed the artistic possibilities of
this group and gave the greatest
pleasure. An early work, revised by
the composer 35 years after its orig
inal draft, it shows less austere
and less complex Brahms that the
two first works on the program and
it was that genial and romantic
the artists emphasized with an ex-
cellent balance of tone.
"Scherzo' Praised.
Mr.. Johansen took every oppor-
tunity to project his personality and
to show his finished technique and
crispness of touch. The 'Scherzo"
was quite irresistible for its gaiety
and style, the allegro con brio" and
the final allegro" were played with
spirit and dash. Less satisfying was
the "Adagio" movement in which
Mr.. Johansen's lack of sustained
tone and weakness of the left hand
were uppermost.
These two factors combined with
an inadequacy of polyphonic treat
ment of the piano score were dis
turbing element in his performance
of the two sonatas. In these he
treated the piano part as a mere
accompaniment and not as a duet.
Efacing himself and subServient to
the string instruments to point OF
insignificance, he failed to give them
the necessary support to make their
reading interesting. 1t is possible
that the closed lid of the piano had
something to do with the colorless-
ness of his performance of the first
two numbers. Opened for the last,
it lent the necessary brilliancy to his
playing.
Purity Of Tone Is Liked.
Mr.. BroSa's tone is not powerful
but sweet, and the purity of his in
tonation adds to its smoothness and
texture His presentation of the
violin sonata was musicianly, with
stress placed upon its cantabile pas
sages. Were it not for a certain
tightness in the upper registers of his
instrument his playing would have
had more uniformity. Mr.. Evans had
his measure of success in the cello
sonata in which he showed an in
| sight into it's musical values. The
audience was large and appreciative.
There will be three concerts next
week, Monday, wednesday and Fri
day evenings.
Evening star., 1941-01-26
Delightful III Trovatore'
Ends Week of Opera
Belle Udell, Making Her Debut,
Captures Audience Singing
Role of ,eOnOre

ing with it. This Mr.. Gerard did,
and he created the foundation on
which the rest of the excellency Of
the presentation rested.
The opera was as carefully staged
as have been the others during this
weeks engagement, which means
that details were thought of and
also brightness of staging. The
Marguerite was Leola Turner, whose
light, agreeable voice is well suited
to the music. The Jewel Song" in
the garden scene and her duets with
Mr.. Gerard were excellently carried
out, and the two artists acted with
freedom and feeling. The fine sing
ing of Mr.. Gerard of the aria in this
scene, "Salut, demeure chaste ct
pure was one of the high spots of
TIE performance
Harold Kravitt's Mephistopheles
is a sinister and treacherouS one, so
stressed in every scene. The part of
Valentin was taken by Garfield
Swift, whose rich baritone voice won
a special tribute of applause at the
end of his accommodation of Mar
guerite and his death scene. Flora
Sherman made much of the role of
Martha, with nice bits of comedy
when playing opposite Mr.. Kravitt.
Charlotte Bruno as Siebel and
Fausto Bozza as Wagner completed
the cast
The chorus sang with enthusiasm
and the Soldiers Chorus" was given
with spirit that Immediately re-
ceived recognition from the audience.
Evening star., 1941-01-26
Comics and Classics Compete
For Pupils Reader Interest

Comic page characters are COM
peting successfully with the
classics for the reader interest of
the Districts school children.
This was revealed yesterday at
George Washington University as
q panel of District and nearby
school officials discussed the role
of reading in child development.
It formed part of a conference
of school administrators and
supervisors under the auspices of
the university school of educa-
ton.
One member of the group de-
clared there are regular circu-
lating libraries of books of comics
among children and insisted it
was not only the dramatic appeal,
but the price as well.
"You can't get books that we
would like to have them read for
q quarter" she said.
Some thought the appeal of the
comic strips should be analyzed
Evening star., 1941-01-26

with a view to finding literature
which has the same appeal.
obviously the comic strips are
filling a place which we do not
fill in school," she emphasized.
Others expressed the opinion
that brighter children did not
read the comics unduly, that 1t
was the poorer pupils who were
really reading" pictures and
that the effort should be made
to find and improve the diff
culties of the poorer readers.
1--WE known a lot of bright
children who read the comics"
declared Mrs. L. c. Walker, SUI
pervisor of elementary instruc-
ton in the District, objecting to
the point that only poorer read
ers do much of that type reading.
They prefer tales of adventure
when men were men and did
things" said a teacher from the
floor. Our books should portray
history in this way to encourage
the reading"
Evening star., 1941-01-26
Two New wComets
| Will Be Visible
| In South Africa
By the Associated Press.

CAPETOWN, Union of South
Africa, Jan. 25.-A team of newly
discovered comets, making the first
recorded dual appearance of its
kind in the history of astronomy,
will be visible to the unaided eyes
of watchers in South Africa during
the next week.
Latest found of the pair is the
Dekock planet, named for the anna
teur astronomer who discovered it.
It's orbit Is believed to be about 25,-
100000 miles from the earth.
The other heavenly body is the
Cunningham comet discovered at
the Harvard University observatory
last October. The Cunningham is
said to be 35,00O,0O0 miles away.
The Cunningham comet became
barely visible to the naked eye in
the United States between Christ
mas and early January.
Evening star., 1941-01-26

in the Communications Of the efforts
of Representative Ramspeck on be-
half Of the merit system.
Other speakers included DR.. Fred
Davenport, chairman of the Council
of Personal Administration; Samuel
Ardway of the National Civil Serv-
ice Reform League, Murray Latimer,
chairman of the Railroad Retire
ment Board; Malcolm Kerlin, ad-
ministrative assistant, Commerce
Department, and Oliver C. Short,
personnel director of the Commerce
Department, who presided as toast
master.
Evening star., 1941-01-26
Silence on Utility
Board Vacancy Persists

Whatever plans the President may
have for the filling of vacancy on
the District Public Utilities Com
mission remained a mystery yester-
day. The vacancy has existed for
about three months since the ap-
pointment of Richmond B. Keech.
Evening star., 1941-01-26

former member, as District corpo-
ration counsel.
No official word has come from
the White House as to the PreSi-
dents wishes, although some time
ago high District and Federal Off
Gals recommended the appointment
of Hinman D. Folsom, a veteran in
the public utility regulation field,
who meets the three-year District
residence requirement.
Mr.. Folsom, who is described as
available" but not as candidate"
Evening star., 1941-01-26

for the $500 post, recently served
as special counsel to the Public
Utilities Commission for about three
years. His appointment has been
recommended by the Commissioners,
Corporation Counsel Keech and
Utility Commissioners Riley (. Elgen
and David McCOach, the engineer
commissioner, among others.
Others who have been suggested
for the post include Col. Luther R.
Maddox and Henry L. Cclman, both
of whom have civic group support.
Evening star., 1941-01-26
GoodIoe Expenses S595

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 25 P).-
Col Henry B. Goodloe. Albemarle
attorney, who was the Republican
candidate for Congress in the 9th
district. reported today that his
campaign expenses amounted to
$685..
Evening star., 1941-01-26
Australians Parade
To Celebrate Victory
|, LIS Assnclated press.

BH lFt AssOclated PreSb.
MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 25.
Five thousand soldiers of the Aus
tralian imperial force paraded
through the city's streets today in
celebration of the part Australians
played in the capture of Bardia and
Tobruk in the fighting in Llbya.
Evening star., 1941-01-26
Six Persons Are Injured
In Shanghai Terrorism

BY the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, Jan. 25.-Gangs row.
ing the International Settlement
and the French Concession threw
hand grenades into several dance
halls and barrooms tonight, and
police said six persons were in
jured. The grenadier-terrorists
were not identified.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-01-02
MeditatiOnS
by
Robert Lee Kincheloe
Minister to the
ireenbe1t Comnuni ty Church


Des lite the fact that the Churches rated
tenth in Mr.. Custers nStand" and appreciate the
extreme difficulty he is iscriminatingl
there has been going behind the active eff
fort to bring about something tremendous and igni
ficant here in Greenbelt. refer to the projected
adequately and satisfactorily house the worship,
educational, and recreational needs of the four
eigious groups in this community. Such struc-
ture has precedence anywhere In the world. 1t is
unique. And such could be monument to reli-
gious progress in this America.
What the developments to date this very
unusual project, you ask? Some months ago the
the path looked brighter. While awaiting the
pletion of perspectives elevations US
by the archi department of Catholic nver-
sity, received the following comuni cation from
the Rt Rev. J. l.. Nelligan, Chancellor of the Arch
dioceses of this area, in response to my report
the progress have made: while it is sincere
desire to cooperate in every way with any project
that is going to make for the good of reli gion,
(both he and the Archbishop had heartily approved
the blueprints) at the sane time, it is felt that
the circumstances such to make it unwise for
to continue of the sponsors of the Reli-
gious Center at Greenbelt.n The circms tances, he
goes to write, summed up in this sentence:
nHow prudent it would be for undertake such
cation at this time would appear be question
able. In spite of your feeling about the permanent
character of the community in its present form,
continue to hear di squieting rumors." And ends
the first ard last chapter of intended coopera
tive endeavor. 1t hardly feasible go ahead
wi tn only three legs where there should be four.
Our Catholic brethren should be with Our prayer
is that somewhere, someplace, others will take up
where have left off and bull in this United
States of ours something resembling, tho
ternally, ted Church Of Believers under GodI
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-01-02

New Year ResolutionsI Who invented them? Who
ever kept one? Who does than joke about them
in 1871.
Of course it seems silly to take special day
and decide to adopt lot Of new habits which
going to require lot of change in one's dai ly
down and take stock of one's self day in the
year?
New Years Day is good day as any for
parents to sit down and ask themselves few ques-
tions. Such as:What sort of mother Tor father) do
I seem to my child? AT I the sort of adult that
want my child to be? Am living up to the words of
advice that fling freely and automa tically at
ny poor child? Or does ny child have good living
habits because he absorbs them unconsciously by
example? And his bad habits the result of my
carelessness in life?
Is Johnnie generous wi tn his toye because he
never mselfishness in the relationship of
father and mother? Is he courteous because he
mother in every daily contact? Is he punctual be-
he notes that father and mother never
slipshod about appointments? Is he pleasant and
cheerful because he hears inpatient Grabbing
nagging wi thin the four walls of his home? Is he
wafraid of Life's problems because father and
mother to be able to cope with their difficult
ties and still laugh at the minor absurdities of
living? Does Johnnie ak frankly with you because
he knows that you too tired too busy to
find time for his interests? If he doesn't tell the
truth when you ask him questions, don't you think
you ought to pui sh yourself you have made
him afraid of plain speaking?
There lots of other questions that you can
think up you start. About sympathy, kindness,
consideration, etc. Some of the answers may shock
resolutions that you'd die rather than forget
them. Your child is magic mirror that wi not
lie. Look at him and you will your rating
parent.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-01-02

Last week eulogized Greenbelt's 1910 achieve
ments. This week shall indicate jobs that might
for US to do, and here I only indicate the
nature of the job ahead of US, see it.
Probably greatest community need far
material things go, is Community Center under
pert supervision. This presupposes adequate
building, but it is than building. It should
focalize, accelerate, and generally enrichen CON-
mnity living Its director should be provided with
great tact, friendliness for all, world of
energy, q fund Of sdlls and lots of imagination.
Rooms for reading and quiet games for meetings. for
play and amateur dramatics, for craft work, might
we'll be provided. In such setting, with such
leader, a program that included traditional
munity festivals; tournaments, and celebrations
we'll day by day creative activity would naturally
develop. And the town would grow and
community of kindred souls building together the
common good. hope some steps be taken this
year toward obtaining such center.
Then there is the actual launching Ct the Home
oWner's Cooperative. This is big job which has
been we'll initiated in 1870, which still is in
the planning stage. This may we'll be the largest
single job done in Greenbelt during 1871.
The cooperative stores established firm
foundation, but could claim that there is
much room for improvement. In addition to many
technical problems faced by the to provide
more efficient service, there membership prob
lens of education and policy formation of major i'm
portance. Assuming that the management continues
plug away at managerial problems wi tn vigor,
main worry for 1871 is to get organized program of
neighborhood meetings at which can,
munity, to understand business, and to in
fluence the running of that business in an
lightened
Certainly the reestablislment' of the Citizenship
Association the effective medium of expression
for the whole town is major problem.
The Health Association seems to have reached
plateau in its development. Before We accept this
pla teau as the permanent one, must study care
fully the possibility that major changes might be
made in its program in order to increase its value
in the community All who interested in foster
ing group activity for the good should give
careful attention to the Health Association during
the coming year.
The Third Annual Town Fair will certainly be
chief activity for the year, and good as the past
have been, much be done to make this event
than ever, true expression of the great con-
mum ty of interests Inherent in Greenbelt.
And while striving to accomplish such of
these or other things may decide should be
done, let strive particularly to increase among
U.S. true regard for the fundamental brotherliness
of all peoples, without prejudice of any sort.
this is the essential ingredient of the demo
form of government.
Howard c..
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-01-02
IT. A.

The PoT.A. meeting will be held in the Greenbelt
high school at $500 PM, TuesdayJanuary 2, 1871.
The meeting will consist of short business meeting
followed by school program devoted to the extra
curr1cular activities and special clubs. The pro-
grams purpose is that of demon strating and explain
ing the aims, values, and nature of the special
classes in the school.
The schools part of the meeting will begin with
demonstration by the model airplae group L d by
its sponsor, Mr.. Paul Brengle This will be follow
ed by short talk by Mr.. Sliker. The music group
will then sing two selections under the direction
Mss Elizabeth Poffenberger. TO illustrate the
tivities of the remaining clubs demonstrations will
be prepared in the respective rooms, and it is plan
ned to have the parents visit these at will.
The usual hour of parent-teacher visitation will
be held from 1900 to 1000 Pm.
The program for the evening is follows:
$500 Meeting opened by president, DR.. Anzulovic.
$500 Brief business meeting
$500 to 1900 School program
curricu1ar activities and special classes
demonstration by the model airplane club
B-Short talk by the principal
C-Two selections by the schools glee-club
D Exhibits and demonstrations of the various
1-Conmercial Club
2-Journalis SIN Club
2Gr1's industrial arts
L-School bank
autobiography
6-Home-making group
7-Spani sh club
8-Dranatics club
900 Meeting closed
$500 to 1ooo-visi tation of classrooms by parents.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-01-02
HEBREW CONGREGATION NEWS

In comMemoration of the re-dedication of the
Temple, (Hannukah) special services held last
Friday evening, Immediately following party
given in honor of this Feast.
This Friday evening services will be held in the
Music Room of the Community Building, beginning at
1900 O'Clock.
The next regular quarterly business meeting will
be held January 49, 1871. An important TEN the
agenda wi Il be the election Of officers for the
ing year.
The regular monthly meeting of the Moments Aqxil-
larry Of Congregation will be held Tuesday, "anu-
airy = at 8:l5 Pm. at the home Of Freda Feig, LII
Ridge load.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-01-02
CATHOLIC NEWS

The Miraculous Medal Novena Will go back to its
usual schedule Wednesday, January 8, ct clock
in Holy Redeemer Church at BerWyn. Directly after
the Novena there Will be the usual bingo party in the
school hall. Cone and bring friend.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-01-02

Owing to casting difficulties, production of "Boy
Girl" origina y scheduled for the latter part
of the month has been postt ned, it was announced
recently.
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1941-01-02
Community Health

DR.. SIR. BERENBERG, DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-25
FILA Benefits Available
To Present Home Owners


mortgage system are available
ings, in addition TO those who
ned by Clark r. Jackson. state
administration.
and fire Insurance. and when the
mortgage natures the home is
free and clear OF all Indebted
ness"
Homes refinaneed under the
FLA plan were said 10 be subject
to careful neighborhood checks 10
assure substantial land value and
thorough inspections 10 establish
the soundness Of construction. as
further safeguards for the invest
ment Of home buyers.
During the first half Of the
year. IL was announced. mortgages
amounting to s4.45s.S5o were &C
cepted for insurance on 1914 ex-
isting homes within the state Of
Washington. Mortgages amount
ing to slo.s2e $50 were accepted
on ASS new homes in this state
during the same period
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-25
Splinter Club
Shown Process

Veteran shipbuildsr Bud Nash
showed and tod members q ths
Tacoma Splinter club how ships
are butt Al the Sesttls-Taeoms
shlpbunding corporations yards
Monday evening. Approximately
20 members q the lumbermen
organization took = tour q the
wards acquiring frst-hand infor-
nation about the thousands Of de-
tails essential 70 construction Of
steel vessels.
The lumbermen were shown
through the udeflats yards oy
Safety Engineer James Bud
Nash. a man who started IN the
shipbulding business as sn sp-
prentice in 1905 and has been az
I II ever since. He took his guests
through the molding loft where
every part Of the ship is fabricated
{ n Nu0lth TEN AAaAts -
before steel work can be begun.
These patterns. the visitors learn
ed. are then placed on huge steel
sheets and the steel is marked for
cutting. much in the same manner
as a dressmaker uses q pattern for
cutting her material.
Fun Of questions, the lumbermen
followed the processes from one
end Of the yards to the other, wind
ing up with a closeup view OF the
bottom and stern of the new troop
transport Frederick Funston, due
for launching a week from satur-
day.
The trip was a part Of the Splin-
ter club program Of visiting indus
trial plants in this area once a
month to gain first-hand knowl-
edge Of manufacturing processes
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-25
QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS

@. I wish to change the color
and texture Of an existing stucco
wall by applying a new stucco
coat. The present stucco is in good
Should any treatment
be given the wall before applying
the new stucco7
A. Wet the existing stueco and
then clean with a solution of one
part muristic acid and six parts
water. The surface should be
washed thoroughly to remove all
traces OF the acid and then allowed
to dry. Moisten again prior 10 sp-
plying the new coat. II the exist
ing stueco Is smooth 1t will be
necessary to apply two coats. dash
ing on the first coat TO establish
bond. Otherwise the new finish
may DO q single coat applied with
a trowel.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-25
Renton viii Get
Boeing Plane Plant
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON - The defense
plant corporation "Wednesday au-
thorized execution Of q sl5,e4s,-
$50 lease agreement with the Boe-
ing Airplane Co. of Seattle for
construction and equipment Of an
airplane plant at Renton. Wash.
Another agreement authorized
by the DPC included one TO the
Ford Motor Co, Detroit, providing
for additional machinery an q
equipment for the Ford Airplsne
Engine plant at Dearborn, Mich
SEATTLE A spokesman o ?
the Boeing Airplsne company said
Wednesday new plant at Rem
ton. Wash. al the south end Of
Lake Washington. would be used
for the manufacture OF flying
boats for the u. S. navy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-09-25

The industry has remained ef-
fieient and stable during recent
months, amid the turmoil Of war
shocks. There have been no vio-
lent fluctuations in building costs.
Prices Of building materials have
been remarkably stable this year.
The new home bearing an FLA
insured loan has remained the best
promise OF all-around security in
the view of the average American
family" Bell states.
we have been going through
the same situation that developed
In England with the upswing Of
the English defense program three
years ago. II brought new indus
trial centers into being there.
Housing came first. The flats, the
multiple dwellings, OF older indus
trial areas were abandoned as mod
els for the new housing. The de-
tached small home with a bit of
land for gardening was the new
preference OF the English wage
Garner, and this preference was
met.
THE American industrial work
err is no longer satisfied with a box
house In a crowded and smoky
urban neighborhood or with
cheap flat for his family. Prelimi'
nary u. S. census figures show
large movement in every industrial
area OF medium-income families
back to the land. Defense program
housing. even of an emergency ma
ture, can be made to harmonic