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Evening star., 1941-06-01


the assistance of Robert Myer,
member of the graduating class,
Mary AIMS piano score is being
orchestrated for the school band.
The second composition that will
be featured in the exercises is 2
score written especially for tho
senior class. II bears no title but
probably will be designated Tho
Class Song of 1941.' She plan
to write other class songs between
now and 1943, when she will be
graduated.
This is my first year in tn
school. and l wanted TO do some
thing" she said.
She is pianist in the school or
chestra and has studied classica
music for about five years but en-
joys playing popular tunes. Scho-
lastic tunes are not her only aC-
complishments. however. She h9
written and copyrighted a popula
melody, Give Love Chance.
which already has been heard To-
cally over two radio stations. Her
sister, Ellen, contralto on morn
ing program for N. B. c., plans 10
sing the song on the network with
in the near future.
The young composer, who will be
l6 in July, already has appeared as
soloist and with other musicians in
a downtown Washington restau-
rant. on radio pragrams and at
the British Embassy at a garden
party for war relief funds last sum-
mer.
Mary Ann lives at 6l2 Sligo ave-
nue.. Silver Spring. and is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Mitchell.
Evening star., 1941-06-01
Cash Prizes Are Offered

Boys and girls of all ages up to
and including high school age are
invited to write and draw for The
Junior Star. Prizes of 81 each are
awarded for the best five contribu-
tions published each week. The fol-
lowing rules must be observed;
/. All contributions must be orig
inal.
3 Name, age, address, telephone
number Gf any) and school of the
author must appear at the top of
the first page of every written con-
tribution and on the back of every
drawing.
3. Stories, articles, poems, etc.,
must be written on one side Of
paper; if typewriter, they must be
double-spaced. Drawings must be
in white and must be
mailed fiat, not rolled or folded.
4. The editors decision as to the
winners will be final and The Star
reserves the right to publish any
Evening star., 1941-06-01
Great Stone
LaidfOrNe
Memorial
Prize Contribution.
BY SHIRLEY GIBBS, II,
Apaeaet,, Eirh Grhool

How many of you have ever
seen a l4-ton stone laid? I did
the other day for the first time.
1t was a large capstone, one of the
many that together make up the
new Thomas Jefferson Memorial at
the Tidal Basin.
1t was no simple matter to set
this particular stone, for not only
was it large, but because it was a
capstone it was smooth all around,
with no notches for the cables to
hook into.
AS the stone was lowered you
could see that there were four
large cakes of ice on it, each weigh
ing 100 pounds When the stone
was about 3 feet from the ground
three men stepped on it and hand
ed the ice down to other men.
Then the ice was placed in the
four corners of the space, and the
men climbed down.
A man standing with his hands
on his hips raised his arm to the
left and the operator at the der
rick controls some 50 feet away
swung the cables over tiny bit to
the left. When the stone had been
moved enough to the left the man
lowered his arm. Then he mo-
toned for the stone to be moved
back, and the operator moved the
stone as he was signaled.
Many times the big stone was
moved, first to one side then to the
other, until it was in perfect posi-
ton. 1t had to be perfect, not one
tiny bit crooked; then it was low
cred, inch by inch, until it rested on
the four cakes of ice. Later on when
the sun had melted the ice. the
stone finally was set in the correct
place.
Evening star., 1941-06-01
BY G. DARWIN PEAVY.

Is your athletic club running
smoothly, as a well-organized club
should run? Or is it limping along
like a lame duck?
II it isn't going well, several things
might be the trouble Perhaps your
club doesn't have a definite purpose
in mind. The best club in the world
will fail if you don't accomplish
something, or if all you do when
you get together is talk.
Or maybe your gang doesn't stick
together closely enough. You might
be a little tired of your game. so
interest lags and members begin to
drop out. Perhaps you play your
game for a while, then the club falls
apart when the season is past.
The most important thing in the
success of club is to look ahead
and plan for the future Here is
what 1 mean. Let's suppose you
have pretty good baseball club
going. Well say that your club is
affiliated with some town league
where each team is sponsored by
some local organization such as a
church, playground, service club or
merchant
OF course, your own club gets to-
gether and plays regularly so you
can improve your game and have a
better chance at winning the pen
nant or cup. or whatever honor is
given. In this case. that's your OBJ
jective. and you're doing very fine
thing in trying to achieve it. Not
only for the honor of winning, but
because you learn cooperation and
team play, how to give and take, to
obey rules and to consider the other
fellow.
But you can't play baseball all So
weeks of the year. After the season
is over it's a mistake to keep on
playing until the weather drives YOU
indoors. Keep your gang together.
Your captain should call meeting,
and the club should decide on a
program.
There's touch football for those
nippy autumn afternoons. and when
the league games come along YOU
can all attend in a BODY to watch
team tactics as well as to enjoy the
game. Basket ball comes next. Put
up goal on somebody's garage door
and practice shooting baskets. pass
ing. and dribbling. You'll be sur
prised how much better players
you'll be.
Evening star., 1941-06-01
The Junior Star
of the Air
BY TED TOWERS, IL,
Western Hish School.

Every Saturday morning the
Junior Star of the Air is broadcast
over Station WMAL, featuring boys
and girls who are the subjects or
authors of stories on the Junior Star
page.
Several interesting personalities
participated in the second broadcast
held week ago yesterday. Don
Buzzell, IA, formerly of Claude
Swanson Junior High School, Ar
lington. Va, told about his own
movie house, known as the "Buzzy
Theater," which was operated in
the laundry room of his basement.
Don explained that each show
was advertised in advance by hand
bills. which were distributed by his
younger brother. 1t so happens,
however. that the "BuzZy Theater"
has moved away. Since the broad
cast Don has gone with his family to
Messina, in Northern New York, and
there he hopes to continue writing
for the Junior Star as well as run
ming 2-cent admission theater.
Mary Webster, 18, news editor of
the Roosevelt High School Reporter,
interviewed John Fanfanl, IT, a
sculptor, also from Roosevelt. john
q senior, who will enter Carnegie
Tech in the fall, began sculpturing
three years ago when his father,
Italo Fanfani. sculptor at Washing
ton Cathedral, gave him a set OF
tools and some clay. John became
so interested in the work that he
plans to make it his career.
Incidentally, he not only is follow
ing in his fathers footsteps, but also
those of his grandfather, who was
sculptor in Florence, Italy.
Philip Love, Junior Star editor,
told the radio audience how two
years ago Alice Louise Reed, now II,
of Anacostia High School. sub
mitted her first poem to this page.
1t was so good, and because her age
and school were not listed. he be-
Iieved it the work of an adult. He
returned it accordingly, only to find
che was a student and an eligible
j. S. writer.
Alice Louise read her most re-
Gently published poem, The Den
tist," which, of course, was dedicated
to her own dentist. She will grad
uate from Anacostia this month.
Alice Harper. Benning School, and
Joyce Akey, Crosby Noyes School,
both years old, told how they made
homemade marshmalloWs.
The third Junior Star OF the Air
was broadcast yesterday. The pro-
gram begins at 10 o'clock every Sat-
arday morning.
Evening star., 1941-06-01

contribution received in whatever
form he may deem advisable, re-
gardless of whether it is awarded a
prize. Checks will be mailed to the
winners during the week following
publication of their contributions.
5. Contributions will not be re-
turned.
Boys and girls VINO wish to act as
news correspondents of The Junior
Star may qualify by submitting at
least one feature story (the prin-
cipal stories on this page today are
good examples of what is wanted),
together with the information called
for above Those qualifying will be
given cards identifying them as re-
porters for The Junior Star. The
editor reserves the right, however, to
decline to issue reporters cards or
to revoke those already issued when
ever such action appears advisable
Address Editor, The Junior Star,
Star Building, Washington, D. C.
Evening star., 1941-06-01
Old Alarm Clock
Prize Contribution.
BY ALMA BELT, Is,

surrattsville (MdD High School.
The clock sits on the mantelpiece
And ticks all day and night.
1t never stops to take rest,
For it would not be right.
"I am always being watched"
1t boasts with stately grace,
That is why I'm not afraid
To look people in the face.
"I am happy in the morning,
And how I like to sing!
Something deep inside of me
Just makes me start to ring.
MY voice seems to bring results,
For people start moving around.
Soon they come and quiet me
And everything settles down.
They never really think of me
But as something that goes tick
tock.'
They would certainly be surprised
At the thoughts Of this old clock.
Evening star., 1941-06-01
Prize Contribution.
By JOAN GOODWIN, IL,

Chevy Chase Md Elementary School.
The entire student body of Chevy
Chase Elementary School is TAX
ing part in a special rock garden
project featured by rocks from
every State in the country.
Every boy and girl who travels
during the summer has become a
Evening star., 1941-06-01

Have you ever
started out with
your mother and
father to enjoy
a nice drive and
t h e n returned
home hours later
so tired and hot
you wished you
hadn't gone?
I will tell you
about one place
where you can
take a drive that
is better than
any of which
you might have
dreamed, where
Evening star., 1941-06-01

Will De 10 the
tune of a march
written by l5-
year old Mary
Ann Mitchell. a
sophomore a t
the school.
Mary Ann has
composed Wo
pieces of music
that will pe fea-
tured in the
graduation. eX-
ercises. The pro-
cessional. set to
march time. has
been named To
Blair Through
Evening star., 1941-06-01

lUCh CUlltClOI
for the school
garden, and as
a result. we al
ready have so
rocks which will
be laid in the
garden. Tn IS
project was
started last year
and thus far this
school year it
has been in the
planning stage,
with the rocks
being assembled
in front of a
man of tho
Evening star., 1941-06-01
Eight Sisters
Become Star
Turnblers
Prize Contribution.
BY ANN STREETER, 16,
Eastern High School.

Would you like to meet a tum-
bling family? If so, come along
with me to 800 Seventeenth street
Sc, and I will introduce you to
the all-girl Wiegand family. Yes,
from pretty l6-year-old Louise to s.
year-old Maredith, these eight sis
ters all tumble with the greatest of
ease.
For while they studied dancing,
but had to stop because of the i'll
ness of their teacher. They like
any dance from tap to litter
buggin'" 1t was when an in
structor at Friendship House
started teaching acrobatics that
they first became interested in tum-
bling. They were disappointed
when their teacher stopped giving
lessons, so their father secured
books on acrobatics from the Ii
brary and coached them. In this
way they came to excel in the
tumbling art.
The Wiegands practice at the
Southeast Boys Club once a week,
except when they have an engage
ment, and then they practice two
or three times a week They have
performed for all kinds of audiences.
A newsreel company recently made
motion pictures of them which were
shown at several local theaters.
The Wiegands can do every kind
of tumbling act. ranging from the
simple to the difficult. The little
girls. of course, play minor roles
in pyramids and other formations,
while the older ones do the feats
that require strength.
This unusual team has been the
subject of many photographs in re-
cent years, and it is interesting to
watch them, clad in tights and
blouses, as they practice on the
mats in the gymnasium under the
direction. of their father.
Marilyn, who is IA. is the only
one who wants to make acrobatics
her profession. Louise, who is in
terested in all kinds of sports, hopes
to become physical education
teacher. Raymond, II, likes dra-
matics, while 15-year-old Lois takes
piano lessons AS yet Barbara, 9;
Joan, 8; Margie, 7, and baby Mare
dith have not faced the serious
task of choosing career.
Evening star., 1941-06-01
POSers

l. What were the names Of Colum-
bus ships?
2. Who organized the first expedi-
ton that sailed around the world?
8. What European first explored
the Orient?
4. Which explorer first saw the
Mississippi?
S. Who was America named forf
6. Who found the South Pole?
Z. Who searched for the fountain
of youth?
8. What European Is credited with
first setting foot on the American
continent?
Evening star., 1941-06-01
Girl Writes
Tunes for
Young Composer
Author of Recent
Popular Melody
By ALEXANDER PRESTON.

When students at Montgom-
cry Blair High School in Silver
Spring. Nd, hold commencement
exercises June 19 their professional
Evening star., 1941-06-01

Riddle AnSvers
/. The scissors grinder. 2. His work
makes him selfish (sell fish. 3. They
meet in heaven. 4. When the wind
makes them water.
Evening star., 1941-06-01
Take a Drive
Down the
Turnpike
Miles Just Roll
Away, With Not
ALawn in Sight
Prize Contribution.
BY RUTH M. DAVIS, IL,
Paul Junior High School.

Motorists might we'll add an extra
line to a famous poem and say,
What is so rare as day in June
and a drive down the new turnpike. I"
Evening star., 1941-06-01
In Hiding

In Hiding
Waiter-How did you find the
steak, sir?
Charlie-I just pushed aside q
couple Of peas and there 1t was.
Evening star., 1941-06-01
Longing

By SUSAN CORNELIA ZONES, 16,
Western High School
Tonight long for solitude,
For silence and for space,
For stars above and sea in view
And nights sweet, friendly face.
Evening star., 1941-06-01

Hobo-Lady, I really don't know
where my next meal is coming from.
LAdy-Well, this Is no information
bureau.
Evening star., 1941-06-01

Answers to P0SerS
/. Nina, Pinta, Santa Maria. 2.
Masellon. 3. Marco Polo. 4. De Soto.
s. Amerigo vespucci. 6 Amundsen.
Z Ponce de Leon. 8. Left Erickson.
Evening star., 1941-06-01
Riddles

/. Who always finds things dull7
2. What makes q fish peddler
stingy?
8. Why are the letters "e" and "a"
like good people?
4. When are eyes not eyes?
Evening star., 1941-06-01
FoHou Thr0neh

Teacher: What does fortification
mean?"
Willie: "A large fort"
Teacher: What does ratification
mean7"
willis: "A large rat"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-01
S+aIrks TO FIy
Back TO
New York

BACK TO New York this eve
ming Will fly Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Stark Of Long Island who made
an all-too-bricf weekend stay
with the young mans mother.
Mrs. Marian Stark of Fischer
avenue.
Several informal parties were
flung in honor OF the visiting
pair, one of same being that
rendered by Mr. Stark'S brother
in-law and sister. Mr.. and Mrs.
William G. Macdonald, al their
attractive digs in Birmingham.
MISS RUTH BASSLER has
been missing from the local
scene for several days due TO
busineSS-and-pleaSure trip 10
New York.
IN ANOTHER week or so
you'll be sighting Mr. and Mrs.
Truman Handy Newberry, who
will be returning from the East
and their Summer home, The
Hill House., AT Watch Hill. r. /.
MR.. AND MRS. 7. p. HART
have been paying visit 10 the
Scigniory Club in the Province
of Quebec.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-01
GOOD LIGHTING

Completely Az. Conditioned -,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-01
Cogans Honor Miss Roberts
At Buffet Supper
BY BILLY THE BACHELOR

MR.. AND MRS. THOMAS
COGAN honored Miss Patricia
Roberts and Lieut.. William
Whitfield Kirk Jr. via a buffet
supper last evening in their
handsome home in La Sale
boulevard with the party over
flowing merrily into the beauti-
ful and spacious Cogan gardens.
The hostess appeared in white
crepe while Miss Roberts who'll
become the bride of Lieutenant
Kirk this evening at the Detroit
Athletic Club. was thrilled in a
frock with black bodice and
red and black printed and
pleated skirt
Throughout the house. the
Cogans used quantities of glad
ioli in every possible shade
along with phlox and asterS
with an especially fine disposal
Of same at the great buffet
which was visited during the
party by:
Mrs. William Whitfield Kirk
Of Cleveland Heights. d,
mamma of the bridegroom-to-
be; Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar +.
Roberts. parents of the bride
elect; Mayor Edward j. Jef(rics
Jr. (the hostess brother) and
Mrs. JeffrieS. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clark Blair of Cincinnati O..
Mr. and Mrs. A. Marriott
Walker Of Dearborn, Mr. and
Mrs. Howard Bullock. Miss Vir-
ginia Straith and her fiance.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-01

DR.. Benjamin Jeffries (he's the
hostess SOM. Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Verhelle. Mrs. Edmond
Hanavan and her daughter,
Miss Eleanor, the Cave Conk-
Inns and the George HartwellS
of Cleveland. and Mr.. and Mrs.
T. Glenn Phillips of Worthwhile.
w. II. HUBNER has been
yacationing out at The HF Bar
Ranch, in SaddleStrIng. Wyo.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-01
First Fall Horse Show at Metamora

THE FIRST Of the Fall horse shows Metamora
took place in day Of midsummer heat.
But the humans horses the Hunter Breeders
Show seemed to enjoy IT all immensely
In spite of the fact that many people out Of
town good many of the regulars were hand
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Parker wearing their very
broades smiles. for their small Helen walked away with
blue ribbon and big silver cup. in the Hunters for
Juniors class
Helen up Mrs. j. Deane Fuckers horse. Miss
Tupeo' 49,.
Other successful young riders we Suzee Alger
Joan Faro. Sally Mcdonald. Joan Betty and Sally
Paterson.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-01
Many Socialites in Attendance

MRS FRED T. MURPHY. and Mr. and Mrs Frederick
NJ Alger. accompanied by Mrs. Ayers sister and
house guest-Mrs Edward Smith of Lake Forest, III.
Sally Ordway. from Battle Greek just for
the day 1.-The only of her family to put in ap
pearance.
Mrs. Wilson w. Mills. horseback insisting
that hers the best possible vantage point
horse show
Mrs. Depew Whitman there looking fetching in
her bright blue frock. with its appliques of
bril-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-01
h N ayf f: 'z
HI with rS1

HOLIDAYS AND ENGAGEMENT announce mcns.
seem 10 90 together. Mayfair
So We have two exciting for you. this Labor
Day.
Della Mac Clemncr and H. Waldo Bird Jr... and
Loretta Hanna John H. Finn Of New York City
The happy youus couples and both girls live.
in Erminshanl.,..
Two hundred guests. gathered in the Roland drive
home OF Nj and MIS- George p. Clemmcr for sun
day afternoon opeu house,.
-WAea- tAoy-h4d al arrived giant size carcature
OF Miss Clcmmer and Mr. Bird unveiled and the
secret out....
Mr.. Brd....s The son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Harre Waldo
Bird Of Lone Pine road.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-01
No Date Set for Wedding

THERE WERE lavish dsposals Of white gadioi,...
throughout the rooms Of the Clemmer house..
Miss Clemmrr wofc....a becoming suit Of sheer wool
cir the defense biue....
Mrs. Clcmmer....was grape crepe and Mrs Bird
chose black gown.
Mes-ClemHor graduated from KngsYood School.
and studiod at Smith College. -.
Mr. Bird graduated from Cranbr6ok. from Yale Uni
yersX. and from The University Of Michigan Medical
School and he will continue his studies this Winter. at
the Harvard Medical school
No date j.. been for the wedding.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-01
Loretta Porritt Betrothed

MIR. AND MRS. ROBERT s. PORRITT. ...of Adams
road invited 80 guests Sunday afternoon.
ana announced the engagement Of their daughter Loretta
and John H. Finn. OF New York City of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry inH---rnf- New York
Miss Porr and Mr.. Finn. met year ago on
South American cruise. the table NINA
ture tropical harbor centered with exact replica
OF the romantic steamship.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-01

Gaan. and Arhurs parents Mr.. and Mrs Thomas
Brown. of Detroit and Port Huron
The ceremony will take place. E. in Holy Redeemer
Church..
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-01
DeGalan-Brown NuptiaIs Nov. 8

BETTY DE GALAN AND j. ARTHUR BROWN
do plan be married until November
But the first OF the prenuptial parties. already
being planned.
Ms Howard Stoner will give luncheon October &C..
and Mrs Patrick OBnen will entertain a tea.
October 1....
Naarie DE Gaan....will give the spinscr dinner &C..
Tor her sister,.
Ard there any number Of unannounced parties 49,.
in the oding...
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-22
Keep America Free

I THINK America should give all aid possible
at once to Britain.
If peace should come today Germany
would be the winner in an economic enslave-
ment of all the conquered countries of Europe.
Hiter's gang of robbers have bled their
conquered foes to the tune of billions of dol
lars First Czecho- Slovakia, then Poland and
now Norway, Belgium, Holland and France.
The process of the gang is similar to some
of our American gangs, only on a gigantic
scale with robbery at the point of gun.
They have taken over all banks in conquered
territory and have forced bank officials to
open their vaults.
Is our Atlantic feet large enough to stop
an invasion? No doubt it is along our own
coastline, but what about protection for South
American countries where Hitler's gang has
millions of subjects all ready to pull the inside
stuff as the gang worked in all the other con-
quered countries?
We are free, liberty-loving people :.
We want to sail our ships on all the oceans
=. to fly our planes around the world and
live as God fearing people and want peace
and thank God most Americans are ready to
fight for it.
Nv hat is off to Willkie--now let's all get
solidly behind our President and push this
preparedness programme fighting among
ourselves-labor and management to work
hand in hand for their America-so that no
international gang of bloody crooks dare try
to rule America or any of the rest of the
world.
We must help Britain to win the war and
in doing this we are also helping ourselves to
keep this our own free America!
GEORGE +. JOYCE,
80 North Saginaw street,
Pontiac, Mich.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-22
Connolly Answers

/. ta) Finland; OBJ Norway; (c)
England.
,. Cb).
3. ta) Visoount Halifax; tb) Henry
A. Wallace: (c) Philip Murray.
4. ca Halter of women: tb)
charitable person: tc) married
with but one person at a time.
5. President Wilson. Prem iers
Lloyd George. Clemenceau. Or
lando.
6. (a) Slow movement: tb) each
note distinctly marked; (c)
gradual diminution in speed.
n. ta) Toasted biscuit; (b) liquor;
tc) cheese.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-22
Strictly Against War

I AM strictly against war.
The war of 1917 ought to be enough for
the American people.
Mr.. Roosevelt was a good President his
first four years so was Woodrow Wilson.
What did America gain in the World War?
Young men slaughtered like cattle, mothers
going insane over the death of their sons,
America having the greatest depression of all
times, Allies owing US billions of dollars which
we never got, taxes on whisky, beer stopped,
bootleggers getting rich, taxpayers taxes
rising every year.
If we only could call back the years of
1922 to 1928 when Americans did not worry
we would be better off.
GEORGE A. BAKER,
268 Alfred street.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-22
Quiz Answers

1. The AnZacs are the Australian
and New Zealand forces of the
British Empire. The name is
derived from the initials of the
Australian New Zealand Army
Corps.
2. Byzantium.
8. A person Cor animaD with
white skin. white hair and
pinkish eyes.
4. Joan of Arc.
5. King of Canute.
6. Simon Bolivar.
6. The use of glass; the wearing
of glass slippers by Cinderella.