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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05
Mrs. Roosevelt Talks
On Recreation Need
Al 6. ". i. Dinner

Speaking on Recreation in War
and Peace at the annual banquet
of the Womens Athletic Associa-
ton of George Washington Univer-
sity, Mrs. Roosevelt last night told
some 200 co-eds that the boys in
the South Pacific know what we
will never know - what recreation
means in the recreation of your
own spirit and the ability to 20 on"
Declaring that recreation was
more necessary during war than in
time OF peace, she attributed large
portion Of the increase in juvenile
delinquency to the lack of organ
lied recreation in certain groups"
We have never had adequate
recreation facilities for younger or
older adolescents, and We are reap
ing the results" she asserted, adding
that Juvenile delinquency is
nothing neW-just intensified" by
the war.
For the boys in the South Pacific.
she said, the going is really hardest,
not during the training periods or
actual COMBAT, Dut the greater pOr-
ton of time when there is MOTH
ing interesting or exciting to
do and recreation is one of the
most necessary but one of the most
dificult things to get"
The task Of the people at home.
she asserted. "a task we are not
prepared for" will be to help those
boys become part of normal liv-
ing"
1T is one thing" she said, ito
provide for people who are handi-
capped, and quite another to see
those people live a normal life"
Mrs. Roosevelt was introduced bv
DR.. Robert H. Harmon, director
OF the George Washington Univer-
sity Glee Club and POSTMASTER. Miss
Pattie Moore. president of the Wom-
ems Athletic Association, presided
at the dinner. held at the Eastern
Branch Of the YWCA, 614 E street
NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05
BY ALICE EVERSMAN,

After an absence of several years
during which 1t was disbanded and
recently reorganized, the London
String Quartet appeared last night
at the Library of Congress in a
concert sponsored by the Elizabeth
Sprague Coolidge Foundation. The
personnel of the famed ensemble,
once acclaimed as one of the
greatest on two continents, remains
the same with the exception of the
second violinist. Thomas Petre. his
place being taken by Laurent Hal
leux. The other members of the
quartet are John Pennington, first
violin, William Primrose, viola and
c. Warwick Evans, cello.
Such beautiful playing as this
experienced group gave last night
has rarely been heard, even in this
auditorium dedicated to chamber
music and the effect on the audi
ence was electrifying. Cheers and
braves punctuated the applause
which broke forth after each num-
Der. From their very special ap-
proach to the art of quartet playing.
the members linked the present and
the past, presenting the music with
the superb polish that is its re-
quirement today. yet maintaining
the intimate character which was
its original objective.
Achieve Mellow Tone.
The latter was accomplished
through the mellow quality of tone
Of all four instruments, the sub
jectiveness of the artists attitude
and the sensitive attention to every
detail. The sincere desire to find
and give out the most hidden con-
tent of the music animates the four
to complete subordina-
ton of themselves as individual
The effect was a wealth of
nuance so finely conceived as to set
of each phrase with fresh inter
est and degrees of dynanics hither-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05

condemnation proceedings, long
term Government financing and
subsidization Of low-income tenants
as the competitive features en-
countered by builders.
Charges Summarized.
Mr.. Wender declared he was not
opposed to the report and did not
question the ability of the COM
mittee members who composed it,
but that he did not wish to have the
Federation place itself on record on
such far reaching document with
out mature consideration of its con-
tents. His statement touched of a
lively debate on the floor, culminat-
ing in the vote against his motion
Nine delegates were recorded as not
voting.
The report declared the NCHA Ifs
not always mindful Of local interests
in the selection Of sites, plans or
types of tenancies. It Is not COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05
Great Blocking Back
Killed Near SaIerno
AT Head Of Troops
BY DON WHITEHEAD.
Associated Press War CORRESPONDENT


WITH THE 5th ARMY NEAR
MIGNANO. Italy. Nov. delayed
Rain beat gently on the tent and
the rolling thunder of artillery was
like a heavy surf pounding on a
beach. A young captain stared at a
citation for valor and let cigar go
dead in his fingers.
Remember Johnny Sprague of
Southern Methodist University?" he
said Johnny was great blocking
back. And Johnny was a great guy,
I know. He was my best friend
Capt Vincent M. Lockhart of
Amarillo, Tex, slowly folded the CT
,ation posthumously awarding John
ny Sprague of Dallas a medal for
valor.
Johnny was a real man" he
unused He was about feet and
weighed around 2l0. He was a
blocking back on one of S. M. u
great teams, the year they played
Stanford in the Rose Bowl That
was the year the Rose Bowl was
billed as duel between Bobby Will
son and Bobby Grayson.
Cleared Way for Wilson.
well. Johnny was Bobby's block
ing back. He was the boy who
cleared the way for Jackie. STAN
ford beat S.MU. that year. Johnny
always said it was because the team
went to the Coast too early and
everybody wanted to entertain them
and when time for the game came
the team was not in the condition 1t
should have been.
When Johnny tried to get in the
Army the first time he was turned
down He got back injury in foot
ball and two vertebrae fused to-
gether. But he persisted and final
ly was told he could get commits
sion in the National Guard if he
would do series of 10 lessons before
a deadline. So Johnny did in 10 days
what should have taken him 80
days. And he got commission as
a shavetail.
Johnny was a captain and No.
3 of his battalion when the division
landed on the beach at Salerro. He
had a world of drive and he was
a good leader. 1 guess his football
helped him handle men.
They thought lot of Johnny.
Drew Enemy Fire.
THE day after the landing the
battalion staff was up with the
leading company when they were
pinned down by German machine
gun fire. They couldn't tell where
the fire was coming from. Johnny
got his machine guns set up and
told the boys he would walk into
the open and draw fire and then
they could locate the machine gun
positions.
He walked right out into the
open and of course the Germans
began shooting at him. That gave
away their positions and our guns
knocked EN- out.
Johnny was not touched that
time. but as the battalion neared
Altavilla he was hit. We didn't
know at first whether he was killed
or captured. But then somebody
brought in his wallet and a burial
squad remembered picking up a
big guy on the battlefield. We
finally identified the body.
Then I found a soldier who had
seen Johnny when he was hit by
machinegun bullet He said he
was lying on the ground shooting
at an enemy machinegun nest when
Johnny dived in front of him as
though to protect him from the
bullets"
The captain f1icked the dead
ashes from his cigar and said softly
Johnny was great blocking back. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05

NCHA had failed It's original pur-
pose Of eliminating slum dwelling
areas In the decade Of Its existence.
Despite this alleged failure, the re-
port continued, the NCHA now
has suggested 20-year program in
volving the expenditure of $780,
000, 900 for the total reclamation of
10000 dwellings found to be UNIT In
a survey made in 1910.
Committee Chairman Joseph H.
Deckman emphasized that in nu-
merous instances private builders
had constructed more attractive
units than NCHA at substantially
lower costs and that some were of
fered for sale at prices lower than
the construction costs of nearby
public housing units. He said the
original purpose of slum clearance
In the city had been forgotten,
citing as evidence the change in
name from Alley Dwelling Authority
to NCHA and the expansive low
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05
London String Quartet
Presents Superb Concert

to not within the powers Of other
groups.
The program. while containing
nothing novel or modern. was de-
signed to give full play to the ex-
traordinary interpretive vision of
the four men whose ensemble of
though and feeling is as complete as
that of their mechanics. The
Brahms Quartet in B Flat Major,
OPP. g." was the first to reveal the
artistic statue of the musicians.
Its gay, charming character,
Brahms in one of his rare moods,
was portrayed with delicate senti-
ment and an equally delicate light
ness in the many bits Of comedy
that the composer injects. The
third movement gave an opportu-
nifty for the beautiful viola tone OF
Mr.. Primrose to be heard in I'M
usual passages where his solo meas
ures are accompanied by the muted
strings of the other instruments.
Surpass in Debussy.
Led by the sweet, pure tone of Mr.
Pennington's violin. the group at
tanned an extraordinary timbre in
the Debussy Quartet" which was
given a superb reading. The tone
Of the ensemble is flexible III the ex-
IRENE and has soaring quality
eminently suited to express the
subtle infections of Debussy's music.
Capable of the finest pianissimos, it
lends itself to minute gradations in
dynamics and to sharp contrast all
of which were employed with the
utmost artistry. The Andantino
especially demonstrated the String
Quartet's ability at exquisite tone
painting.
Beethoven's Quartet in C Ma jor,
op. SO, No. g. known as the "Eroica"
concluded a program arresting in
every detail. That the performance
of the London String Quartet
offered something new to the de-
voices of chamber music was at
tested by the ovation accorded the
artists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05

Webster, director of the association
said yesterday.
When he stopped in Washington
In October to assure himself that
the cast of singers would be thor
oughly adequate" he continued, I'VE
suggested that he select the cast
which he did"
His advice to us at that time
was that people will 60 to very grand
grand opera and be satisfied, but
they will not go to just fair opera,
he added. He also admonished us
to have money in hand for the
seasons bills before the curtain
goes up"
Mr.. Webster said today that sub
scriptions for the enterprise had
been generous. The association S
difficulty has been in finding volun-
teers whose time is not filled with
war work or homework.
Selection Based on Merit.
Operas will be chosen by the
association on their musical merit
alone, regardless of their origin,
according to the director.
Il don't think music recognizes
politics." he replied when asked if
German music would offend some
listeners. The fact that the Metro
politan has continued it's German
programs should be a very good
omen"
Stating that this country is far
behind foreign nations in trans
lating operas into the native tongue.
Mr.. Webster expressed the opinion
that any opera can be translated
into English. The lack of support
by the American public has been
the stumbling block in the past, he
added.
When the opera association has
gotten its feet on the ground, it
plans to provide an opportunity for
local talent Additions will be given
and the winners awarded small
parts. After the war the group
will seek a congressional appropri-
alton for an opera house" to be
used for symphony concerts as we'll.
Talent Lacking Here.
Because of a lack of experienced
talent in Washington, the associa-
ton has gone to New York for its
soloists and chorus of 40 for the
first production of "Cavalleria Rusti-
cana and "Pagliacci" The Or
chestra too, because of a shortage
Of trained musicians here, will be
imported from New York.
The Washington association had
Its beginning in the fall of 194l. The
day before the Pearl Harbor at
tack the printing for the publicity
campaign had been delivered When
war struck, the plan was laid aside
temporarily. Last spring, Mr.. Web
ster said, because of tremendous
squirt of interest in grand opera
throughout the country" it was de-
clded to begin the drive.
Other ventures of this type have
failed in Washington. Mr.. Webster
said. because of the lack of a sound
financial footing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05
Citizens Federation
Backs Liquidation
OF Housing Authority

Rejecting by a vote of SO to % a
motion by President Harry Wender
to postpone for two weeks action on
a report submitted by its Housing
and Rent Control Committee. the
Federation of Citizens Associations
last night approved the document.
calling for the liquidation of the Ma
tional Capital Housing Authority.
Representing a years investiga-
ton into Washington's housing
problems, ranging from slum clear
ance to low-cost housing develop
ment. the report declared the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05
Arc Welding Course
Registration Tomorrow

Registration for a new war train
ing course in electric arc welding
will be held between and 10 pm.
tomorrow at Bethesda-C Chevy Chase
High School. Those unable to reg
lister in person may call L. T. Oass,
instructor, at the school, Wisconsin
9765. during the evening, or at
Shepherd 1912 during the day.
The class will be from Z to 9
pm. Monday. Wednesday and Fri
day, beginning tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05
St. Stephen Lecture Slotted

Clarence A. Phillips. a lecturer
connected with the Carnegie En-
downment for International Peace.
will speak on The Glories of Old
Virginia at $50 pm. Friday in the
parish hall OF St. Stephen and the
Incarnation Episcopal Church, Six
tenth and Newton streets NV.
The lecture will include motion
pictures. 1t is for the benefit of
the Delta Circle Of the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05

pletely integrated with local pubic
assistance"
It also stated that It's annual re-
ports required by act Of Congress to
be full and complete are incom-
plete, do not contain a financial
balance sheet and often contain
figures inconsistent with its previous
reports or other published data.
The committee did not question
the integrity of oflicials In charge Of
the program, however, or infer a
lack OF enthusiasm or efficiency, the
report stated. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05

slum Distr,cts Cited.

COST housing program aoopted by
NCEA.
Stun Districts Cited.
The committee charged that dur
ing the nine years Of its existence
the ADA cleared and rebuilt slums
to the extent Of 1000 new or re-
conditioned units" but that at the
present time more than 10000
dwelling units of slum character,
including more than ITS inhabited
alleys, exist in the District of Co.
lumbia."
The NCHA's suggested 100000
900 program would reclaim these
dwellings but would not embrace
areas which have become blighted
since 1910 or those which become
so within the next 20 years."
Mr.. Deckman pointed out In the
report that private builders had
been hampered by many difnculties
not encountered by public authori-
ties. cited acquisition OF sites by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05

VI nuC 1ol lllS
work in orga-
nlzing the COM
mercial and in
dustrial estab-
lishments of the
District for air.
raid protection.
Mr.. King was
nominated b Y
William j. Mile
ham, chief air.
raid warden,
" no recalled
that he also or
ganized the CT
villain defense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05
Dr.. Schmitt to Tolk

DR.. Waldo L. Schmitt, curator of
biology of the Smithsonian Institu-
ton, will deliver an illustrated lee
ture, Random Notes on South
America at pm. tomorrow at the
annual meeting of the Takoma Park
Library Association in the Takoma
Park Fire Department hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05

first progra m
w e d n esday at
G ons t ! t u ton
Hall.
Giovanni Mar
tinelli, renowned
t en- or Of t h e
M e t r op o Titan
Opera, is par
t c u | a r ly en-
thusiastic at the
pros e c t of a
era n d opera
c o m p a n y ! n
Washington and
agreed to sing
1 he Openi in g
night, William
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05
Archduke Otto Speaks
To Forum Next Sunday

Archduke Otto of Austria will adj
dress the Charles Carroll Forum at
$3.50 pm. next Sunday at the Willard
Hotel. His subject will be Europe
in Revolt
The Archduke, who fed from Eu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05
TronsIutors to Meet

Charles Stewart, an educator in
Brazil for II years, will address the
morrow at pm. at the Thomson
Society Of Federal Translators to-
School. Twelfth and L streets NV.
He will discuss THE Portuguese
Language Today" The society will
nominate officers for 1914.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05
Dr.. Hoykin to Speak

DR.. David J. Haykin, chief Of the
subject cataloging division OF the
Library Of Congress, will speak on
The Writer and Library Tech.
niques' at Coolidge Auditorium to-
morrow at $3.50 pm. the Library Of
Congress Writers Club announced
today. Admission is free.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05

rope with his
mother when the
N a ri conquest
began, will dis
C usS reactions
and movements
of the invaded
n a t ons and
pr o b ! e m S of
peace and recon-
S t r u c t ion. An
open discussion
will follow his
lecture.
The Rev. DR..
James A. Mag
ner. procurator
of Catholic Uni
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05

ice and later was appointed an as
sistant chief afraid warden in
charge of the messenger service.
Last June, Mr.. Mileham said, Mr.
King was assigned the task of or
ganizing the commercial and in
dustrial establishments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05
Washington Opera
To Present First
Program Wednesday

An opera company worthy of
the Nations Capital is envisioned
by the Washington Grand Opera
Association, which will sponsor its
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1943-12-05
Sylvan King Wins V-Man
Honor for Raid Defense

Sylvan King. salesman for James
E. Colliflower & Co., coal and fuel
oil dealers, has been named V-man
for the week by the Junior Foard
Evening star., 1943-04-14
Southeast Junior High
School Asked by Citizens

The Summit Park Citizens Associ-
alton last night sent letter to the
Board of Education asking that a
Junior high school be erected on
Pennsylvania avenue between Thir-
tieth and Thirty-first streets Sc. as
soon after the termination of the
war as possible.
George H. Marshall, who made the
motion, said the land already had
been acquired for school.
On William P. Fallon's motion, a
letter was sent to officials asking
that the rubbish dump On the north
west corner of Thirty eighth street
and Suitland road Sc. be cleaned
up.
Mrs. Helen Smith, chairman of the
Entertainment Committee, an
nounced an Easter egg hunt for the
younger children of the neighbor-
hood would be held in Mr.. and Mrs.
Marshall's yard.
Mrs. Theodore w. Schwarzmann
was accepted as a member.
Evening star., 1943-04-14
A. |. Roth, Formerly
OF D. C., Wins World
Bridge Championship
Scores 635 Match Points
For Masters individual
Contract Title

Alvin L. Roth, formerly of 113
Nineteenth street NE, has won
the world masters individual con-
tract bridge championship in New
York, the Associated Press has re-
ported.
Mr.. Roth scored 635 match points.
Charles j. Solomon, Philadelphia,
was second with $40 points. and
Mrs. j. E. Folline, Richmond, Va.
third with SOB. This is said to be
the first time woman has won
such a place in this tourney.
William Cheeks, who writes bridge
articles for The Star, said today
that Mr.. Roth had moved from
Washington six months ago, when
the War Departments Family AL
lotment Division was transferred to
Newark, N. j. Mr.. Roth previously
had lived here seven years while
employed by the Government
Printing Office and later by the
Weather Bureau.
He is master cardsman," said
Mr.. Cheeks. In post-mortem he
sees plays in the cards that are
never apparent to the average play
er. He would never fail to see a
possible end play or squeeze. He
has stamped himself the best bridge
player in the country"
Mr.. Roth became the 34th life
master of the American Contract
Bridge League when he won the
national open-pair championship in
Syracuse, N. Y, last September,
playing with Tobias Stone.
In 1887 Mr.. Roth was one of a
quartet that won the open team
national championship, and in 1941
his quartet won the worlds cham
pionship. He has twice won the
United States championship in the
World Bridge Olympic, a competi-
ton In which luck in encountering
opposition as well as cards is elimi-
mated.
Evening star., 1943-04-14

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Evening star., 1943-04-14
Marriage License
Applications

Under D. c. la,D, couples must
apply for marriage license ON
one day, Dait three full days and
recetUe their license on the fifth
day. Sundays and holidays are
counted the same as other days,