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Evening star., 1944-01-11
Caucus Slated tonight
As Virginia Assembly
Prepares 10 Meet
Norris-Appersqn Race
For Commission Post
Highlighted in Richmond
By the Associated Press.

b 4
RICHMOND, Jan. 1.-THE race
between Senator Robert o. Norris
lr., OF Lively and Senator Harvey B
Apperson Of Roanoke for the State
Corporation Commission vacancy
held the spotlight today in discus
sions prior to the Senate caucus to-
night and the convening of the 1914
General Assembly tomorrow.
There were no indications that
the race would develop a dark
horse" for the position made vacant
by the recent death of Judge Will
liam Meade Fletcher, and it was
considered likely that the loser OF
the two candidates would be named
president pro tenn of the Senate to
succeed the late Senator Henry T
Wickham Of Hanover.
Norris Remains Aloof.
Senator Norris, chairman of the
caucus, has announced he will take
no part in the proceedings tonight
because of his candidacy for the
commission post Senator Morton
Goode, Dinwiddie was considered
the likely choice for the temporary
Craftsmanship.
At Harrisonburg, the Rockingham
Cooperative Farm Bureau, the
largest in the State. with a men,
bership of $500, said last night it
had no preference in the Norris
Apperson contest.
NO contest has appeared in con-
nection with the organization of the
House at the Democratic caucus of
that body tonight.
Stanley Seen as Speaker.
Speaker Thomas B. Stanley is the
only man mentioned for the speak
ership. Col. William Bullitt Fitz-
hugh is slated for reelection as
sergeant at arms, but due to illness
will probably be given a leave of alb
sence while another is named to
serve until his return.
The time of the joint caucus of the
two houses to name a nominee for
the Corporation Commission post
and to fill vacancies in judgeships
has not been decided. Some legis-
lators expressed the belief the meet
ing would be postponed until next
week, while others were of the opin-
ion the two houses would go ahead
with these elections this week before
starting work on legislation.
Gov. Darden gave an off-the-rec-
ord talk on the new budget at press
conference yesterday afternoon. He
will deliver his message to the Leg
islature tomorrow and will submit
the budget Thursday.
Evening star., 1944-01-11
Virginia Advisory Uni
Would Limit Terms
On institution Boards
Report to Gov. Dorden
Affects School Trustees
And Professional PoneIs
By the Associated Press.

RICHMOND, Jan. 11.-A radical
departure from the present system
OF memberships on college and pro-
fessional examining boards of the
State was recommended in a report
Of the Virginia Advisory Legislative
Council submitted to Gov. Darden
today.
Under the proposed plan, boards
OF Virginia Military Institute, Vir-
ginia Polytechnic Institute, the Uni
versity OF Virginia and the College
OF William and Mary would con-
tinue as they are until the end OF
the current calendar year, when
they would be replaced by 10
member boards.
TWO members each would be an
pointed for five, four, three, two
ana one year; subsequent terms
would be a uniform five years for
all members. Succession would be
limited to one reappointment.
Would Have Five Members.
The Council further recommend
ed that the Is State examining
boards be similarly made up-with
1ve members, however, instead of
ten like the college boards.
The Council took no judicial notice
OF the recommended combination of
the University of Virginia with Marv
washington College, or v. P. 1. with
the State Teachers College at Rad
ford.
Bills containing the details of all
the reorganization plan have not
been drawn up yet and technicali-
ties OF the whole proposed system
remain to be determined.
Under the Councils proposals the
Governor would make all appoint
ments, although alumni of schools
would be asked to submit a list of
three names for each vacancy.
Reappointment Called Habit.
The Council said that rotation in
Office is one of the fundamental
on which "our political
system" is founded. However" it
added, "over the years the custom
OF reappointing the incumbent has
become so strong that it has we'll
nigh developed into an inviolable
precedent. Both the person who
fails to be reappointed and his
friends take it as a personal affront
when. in rare case, reappointment
is not made ="
The examining boards which would
be affected would include those deal
ing with accountancy, architects,
engineers and surveyors, contractors,
mine examiners, nurse examiners,
optometry examiners, pharmacy,
photographers, veterinarians, Ii
brarians, funeral directors and en-
balmers and medical and dental
examiners.
Evening star., 1944-01-11
Penn Duw Party Set

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Penn
Daw Volunteer Fire Department will
sponsor a game party, at pm. to-
morrow in the new firehouse. Mem
bers of the committee in charge of
arrangements are Mrs. Chalmers
Guckert, Mrs. Ethel Devers, Mrs. M
L. Ward, R. V. Arvin and r. E.
Cooper. President w. E. Leonard
announces the appointment of S.
Cooper Dawson and Herbert O.
Blunt as building trustees.
Evening star., 1944-01-11
Examination 10 Be Held
For Herndon Postmaster

The Civil Service Commission an.
LOUNGES that an examination will be
held in the near future for the posi-
ton OF postmaster at Herndon, Va.
to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of Mrs. Annie Robey Walker
former postmaster.
Additional information on the ex-
animation may be obtained from the
Herndon post Office or the Civil
Service Commission office in Wash
ington. Persons eligible for the ex-
animation must have lived in the
area served by the Office at least
one year prior to the examination
date.
Evening star., 1944-01-11
okomu Red Cross Unit
Will Sturt Two Glasses

The annual meeting of the Ia
koma Park branch, Montgomery
County Chapter, American Red
Cross, will be held at 1::30 pm
Thursday at Columbia avenue.
Mrs. George A. Cook, president
has announced that two Red Cross
classes will begin this month. AT
7:30 pm. Monday Mrs. Howard T
Morse will start a class in standard
first aid and at 7:30 pm. Thursday
a class in home nursing will be
started They will be held at 8
Columbia avenue and are open to
the public.
Evening star., 1944-01-11
Budwesky Will Call
For Smoke Ordinance
Hearings Tonight
Alexandria Citizens
Committee Wins
Official Support

Machinery for enactment of q
smoke control ordinance in Alexan-
dria will be put in motion tonight
when City Manager Earl Budwesky
will ask the Council to set date for
a public hearing on an ordinance
now being prepared by City Attorney
Joseph M. Pancoast.
While SCOT control measures have
been discussed for some time, the
matter came to a head several
months ago when a group of resi-
dents organized a citizens commit
tee and distributed circulars asking
for support of the program.
Charles r. Hooff is acting chair
man OF the committee which includes
Justice Black, Judge Thurman Ar
mold, Harry Blair, Charles Booker
Powell, secretary; Luther Dudley
treasurer, and Robert C. Whitton.
Following the receipt of number
of responses to their circular, the
committee wrote letters to the presi-
dents of all the railroads which pass
through the city, and met with
officials of the Virginia Public Serv-
ice Co, whose old plant is considered
responsible for SCOT in the southeast
portion of the city. .-t..
Residents of the northern and
western sections of Alexandria are
annoyed mostly by the smoke and
SCOT from the railroads, and the
committee says some residents have
sold their homes and moved because
Of the smoke menace.
/, Mr.. Hoof said yesterday that the
help of the Bureau of Mines has
been obtained in making suggestions
as to how the nuisance can be elimi-
mated, and to show how other cities
have abated the smoke during war
time conditions.
officials of the Virginia Public
Service Co. have indicated thei,
willingness to cooperate in any
practical program, and Mr.. Hoof1
said that the committee has received
letters from executives of the
Southern, R. F. & P, Pennsylvania
B, & O.. and the c. g. O., stating
their willingness to cooperate.
Members of the committee have
said unoff1cially that they would ap-
prove of an ordinance, the enforce
ment of which would take wartime
conditions into consideration, but
which would at least make offenders
realize that the SCOT and smoke
nuisance will no longer be tolerated
Four of the nine City Council mem
bers are railroad men, while fifth
was railroad employe until his re.
tirement several years ago.
Evening star., 1944-01-11
Fairfax Rally Planned
For War Loan. Compuion

Robert D. Graham of Fairfax,
chairman Of the Fairfax County
War Finance Committee, announces
that arrangements are being COM
pleted for the Fourth War Loan
campaign which opens January 18.
One of the features of the local
drive will be rally and auction sale
in the Fairfax High School audi
torium, at which time captured
German sword and other relics will
be awarded to bond purchasers. Eff
forts are being made to have an
outstanding war veteran address the
rally.
Evening star., 1944-01-11

Of the 81 war. loan districts. while
five districts had their goals un-
changed from those of last fall.
The Treasury also reported that
100000 Boy Scouts would be en-
listed to distribute bond posters in
retail stores in 1900 cities next
Saturday-three days before the
campaign formally gets under way.
The posters will carry the slogan,
Buying Bond Is No Sacrifice
Appointment Of Edgar Morris,
chairman of the Board of Trade
Greater National Capital Commit
tee, as head of the Business Divi-
sion in the Districts Fourth War
Loan drive was announced yester-
day by Mr.. Reilly.
Mr.. Morris urged local residents
not to wait until they are asked
to purchase bonds but to 60 to an
issuing agent "and fulfill their obli-
cations to our fishtins forces"
Evening star., 1944-01-11
Sasscer Silent on Entry
In Senatorial Primary
BY the Associated Press.

BALTIMORE. Jan. 11.-Repre.
sentative Sasscer, fifth district Dem.
ocrat, declined comment yesterday
on the question of whether he woulc
be candidate in the senatorial pri-
mary contest.
When asked about the matter, Mr.
Sasscer said he was complimented by
the suggestions but was devoting all
his time to congressional business.
Reports indicated that virtually all
OF Maryland's six representatives
would file for reelection with for
NAL announcement of their candi-
dacies to be postponed until just
before the primary.
Evening star., 1944-01-11
5O4 Mules and Horses Sold
AT Front Royal Auction
By the Associated Press.


FRONT ROYAL, Va. Jan. IA
total Of 504 horses and mules were
sold under the auctioneer's hamme,
at the Front Royal live stock market
yesterday in the first of a three-day
sale OF surplus animals from the
government Remount Depot here.
The sale drew 5000 buyers from
points as far as Chicago and Atlanta
Approximately 1000 head remain to
be sold.
Top price of s485 was brought by
pair of mules. Animals offered were
inferior, market officials said, to
those to be offered today and tomor-
row.
The average price for horses was
$50, while mules brought an average
of $l39. Best price for horse dur
ing the day was Sl25.
Evening star., 1944-01-11
Mrs. Brookhurt Memorial

The Women's Society of Christian
Service of the Memorial Methodist
Church, Hyyattsville, Md, will hold
a memorial service for Mrs. Smith
w. Brookhart, wife of the former
Senator from Iowa at 10:30 am. to-
morrow. Mrs. Brookhart, who was
a charter member of the society,
died December 80 in Prescott, Ariz.
Evening star., 1944-01-11
Fire Slightly Damages
Chevy Chase Post Office

Fire slightly damaged the Chevy
Chase (Md) Post Office and Citizens
Committee Building, 5908 Connecti-
cut avenue today. Smouldering logs
left overnight in the fireplace Of the
library reading room, which occupies
part of the building, are believed to
have ignited structural woodwork.
Patrolman M. K Robertson of the
Chevy Chase Police Department dis
covered the blaze and summoned the
Bethesda and Chevy Chase volun-
teer Fire Companies.
Evening star., 1944-01-11
Save This Newspaper

Many paper mills are shut
ting down for lack of waste
paper to convert into cartons
for Army and Navy supplies
shipped overseas. Every pound
OF old newspapers and maga-
zines Is needed. Telephone your
nearest school or notify some
school child in your block to
have your paper picked up.
Evening star., 1944-01-11

II the l943 estimates prove cor
rect, the Health Department figures
mean that from 1885 through last
year, the general death rate in the
District dropped 245 per cent, COM
pared with drop of SIS per cent in
the United States from 1885 to 1912.
In discussing the Health Depart
ment's part in reducing the death
rate here since 1885, officials cite a
number OF factors, such as the estab-
hshment of Bureau of Public
Health Nursing, under a full time
director, and bureau for tuberculosis
with expanded clinical service: for
nation Of bureau of maternal and
child welfare, with a steady increase
in the number TO maternal and child
hygiene clinics; expansion Of the
diphtheria immunization program:
addition of public health engineer
to the departments sanitary inspec-
ton service; establishment of u
Bureau of Public Health Instruction.
regulations to prevent and control
the spread Of preventable diseases
under a law Of 1899, and extension
OF facilities at Glenn Dale and Gal
linger for tuberculosis and the
Southwest Health Center.
Nursing Service Expands.
The generalized nursing service,
established in November, 1886, as a
Bureau of Public Health Nursing
mas increased from SO nurses to an
authorized l65 last year. A Tuber-
culosls Bureau was set up in 1886
with expansion of clinical service re-
sulting in 42,972 visits during the
nscal year 1912, compared with IT,
555 in the fiscal year 1896.
Since the establishment of the
Bureau of Maternal and Child We'll
fare in the fall of 1886 the number
OF maternal hygiene clinics has
Jumped from three to nine and the
number OF child clinics from II to
l5 The number of children i'm
munlzed against diphtheria in
creased three-fold from 1885 to 1912
and during the same period deaths
per 100000 have dropped from S
to 04.
In November, 1896, a public health
engineer was added to the depart
ment as consultant and aide in san
itation, housing, air conditioning
and heating. In June of the fol-
lowing year the department
launched a program for teaching
the public the necessity for per-
sonal hygiene. The latter part of
the 1930s also saw a new tubercu-
los1s building and new adult section
at Glenn Dale and a pnuemonia
control program carried out in CO.
operation with the medical societies,
flve full-time resident physicians
appointed to Gallinger, a house
Keepers aide project sponsored to
help patients at home and the
appointment of a full time director
on the Bureau of Venereal Diseases.
In June, 1910, the citys first health
center was opened at Delaware ave-
nue. and I street S.W., a commune
cable disease code was promulgated,
ana new medical and tuberculosis
buildings at. Gallinger were opened.
Latest additions at Gallinger include
100-bed venereal disease center for
rapid treatment.
Evening star., 1944-01-11
District Health
Best on Record,
'43Data Hints
Improved Facilities
Given Credit for
Lower Mortality

Estimated 1s43 figures for death
rates in major categories will show
that the District either bettered its
1912 mark-the best iE the records
OF the Health Department-or that
it held ITS own, it was learned today
from health officials.
1t was also forecast that the gen.
eral death rate of 1913 per 1000
population established as a new low
here in 1912 was maintained last
year. The general death rate in
the United States in 1912 was 1914
per 1000 population.
Despite wartime conditions" de-
clared Health Officer George C.
Rutland, preliminary reports in
dicate that even lower rates, which
are already the lowest in the Dis
trict history, can be predicted for
l943, and insofar as death rates
are indices, Washington's health
situation is at present most favor
able and the future points to further
progress"
label Shows Trend.
The general death rate. and the
death rate for particular causes for
1885, 1912 and the estimated figures
for l943. on the basis of 1000 popu-
lation, follows:
1885. 1912. 1943
General death rate:
District Of Columbia 14.3 1913 1Os
United States -- II 1914
Infant mortality:
District of Columbia 59.2 44.8 40
United States - 55.7 4o.4
Maternal mortality:
District Of Columbia 6.1 ~ .19
United States - SO 2.6
tuberculosis
per 100000:
District Of Columbia 1922 72s 65
United States ------ SIS 431
Pneumonia
(Per 100000:
District of Columbia 1914 so so
United States ..- 1042 55.7
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-05-20

Harpagon'S house To impress the mi
scr with his worthincSS. but then
had hard time convincing liar-
pa9on that he was of noble birth
and worthy oil the daughters ndnd.
FroSInc, who had Il talent Tor
matchmaking. was played by Wilma
Thompson. She WAS considered the
Cupid of her day.
George O'Lary was La FlCche. Gle
anlc'S valet. Other servants were
Ann Rose. Martha Bailey. Shirley
Bass. all Oi whom were constantly
bcratcd by Harpagon.
Master Simon. Harpaguu's agent.
and the magistrate were Doth playc |
by Ollie Vaughan. Monster Anscimc.
Falcvc's lahtcr. WIS Hubert pcrkln-
son.
After much difficulty the SON and
daughter were matched with III" pncy
ut their choice and the old mispr 81,
leii alone with his precious munc, .
Between acts OF the play and p.!u.
10 the performance. the Henderson
high school band. directed by i. +.
llcarnc, played several selections.
Sponsors Of the class are Ms
MOnticn Mckaughan. Miss Helen
Kent and John ii. McCrimmln.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-05-20
Miss Lanier Weds
Pvt. w. G. Powell

M1I, RANGES i.anicE. "i Nintun.
ana nHL''ln"fc. AIalN!hnd. ana Pr
'''" ". q f"Wri o. HENDERSON.
"'" N">'HIS'"i'' -. L. N'F" unI'"u
III Marriage IN 4 ceremony S"!en-
NE" iNp'Ii - al IN" nome q, the
'''i' SISTER MIS-. -. +. bc.!. kIcA-
,'''>' WIN me reverend ). T..
i..'''''' '"'hrF "i me oFia'' "ii!c''t-
."-
Ms .NIN'N Nhi'tco' "i kichlandS.
,'''''!'" Il program Z" NeaalnE
M..c.
ne h'!d" W"f" an ensemble "i
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-05-20
BARCLAY ON BRIDGE

the time East got through indi-
eating his displcasurc. the car
mage was fearful
South took that first trick with
the diamond X. led to the A and
brouGh, back the spade 7. East
unSoundlv stuck IN his 10, and the
Is won. The diamond 4 to the 5
made entry for lead of the
spade .. This time East used his
a and led the heart >. South
dUckcd and let the 10 win. West
fired back the heart J. and the *
took II. Then the spade Q dropped
IN" J and the 9 won-would not II
East had not wasted his 10.
III" diamond ITO the 10 was
followed by the last diamond.
which squeezed East. Dummy also
held the club 10. and South the
heart $ and club Al. East held
onto his heart y to keep from
building up Sou,h'S s. so had TO
break his club k-Q. South then
discarded the heart S and took the
final two tricks with clubs. maxi
ing hvc-odd, Against any fairly
SCUr! defense. South would not
have had chance TO make his
contract, let alone two extra
tricks
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-05-20
Garden Club Hears
Mrs. S. R. Watson

y program on roses featured the
meeting "i the West End Garden
SiUp Friday afternoon al the home
OF Mrs. S. Il. Harris on the Raleigh
road. II was the last meeting of the
clUD year. and was presided OYER bv
Mrs. W. p. GholSon. retiring prcsi-
dent.
Members brought roses in various
arrangements. .,rs. S. r. Watson
reviewed the book ~ Rose Odvs-
Scy by DR.. j. II. Nicholas. and
brought "Ut numerous interesting
features oi the publication.
New officers Toy the coming wear
were announced 1t the meeting,
with Mrs. Watson as president. Mrs.
+. G. EVcrritt. Vicc-prcSidcni: Mrs.
/. ii. Cr"wdcr. corresponding Srcrc-
thry: Mrs. r. G.. Young. recording
secretary. and Mrs. S. II. Watkins,
treasurer.
After The program ani business
session. members were invited into
the dining room. \ punch bowl was
al one end of the table and a huge
bowl OF red roses at the other. Tea
sandwiches. dainty cakes and punch
were served.
Joint hoStCSScS with Mrs. Harris
wcrc McSdamcs {. \. Crews. J. c.
Mann, 5. Il. Watson and ". NJ. COT
fin.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-05-20
Poppy Day Is,
Proclaimed By
Mayor Powell

Saturday. May -. was proclaim
ed Poppy Day IN Henderson by
Mayor Henry +. Powell in Il pro-
ciamation issued today. The mayor
called upon all citizens To observe
inc day by wearing memorial pop
pies in honor of the men Wno have
given their lives in the nations de-
tense.
The proclamation follows:
Whereas, the United States Of
America is again forced 10 crash
powerful enemies seeking To cSIdb-
liSh their tyranny over The world.
and
'WhcrcaS. the young m"n @: Hen
dcrSnn again are offering their lives
IN the nations service, and
"NhcrCaS. the memory oi ihusc
who have gwen their lives Is cher
!Shcd by us all and Is an inspiration
TO us all IN these grave days. and
"WhcrcaS. their service and sac
ritlCC IS SymbolIZCd by the memorial
poppy OF The American Legion and
American Legion Auxiliary. now
therefore
Il. Henry +. Powell. mayor ol The
City oi Henderson. do hereby pro-
claim Saturday. May p. 1914. To- be
Poppy Day in the City oi Ncndcr-
son. and urge all citizens To- observe
the day by wearing The memorial
poppy in honor al the men who died
for America in the battles pl World
War | and World War II.
HENRY +. POWELL"
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-05-20
Cokesbury News
BY MRS. ERNEST GILL.

The C"Nc>bury Home Dcmonstra-
ION ciuD met with Mrs. Milton
SlaInbacE Friday. at 3.30 O'Clock.
The meeting was in charge OF the
president. Mrs. Myrtle Wnrtham.
and She very efficiently explained
some short cuts IN laundry work.
Mrs. Hattie r. PlummCr gave tull
details -! the district meeting which
will bc held at the community house
al AllddlCDurg. and urged Il full at
tendance
During The social hoiu'. the host
c>S. assisted by Mrs. Mabry and Mrs.
IunStail, served iced tea, sand
Witches. and cakes To- the large
number present.
Pvt. Ellwood I. MOSlcy. of New
York. spent the weekend with his
parents, MIR. and Mrs. J. e. MoSlCy.
Miss Frances Gill. OF Washington.
d. C.. arrived Tuesday To spend Scv-
cral days with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. ". +. Gill. and To attend her
sisters graduation. Friday.
Herbert Bowen. u. S Navy. re-
turned 10 his post. Monday. after
spending Il l9-day leave with his
wife and parents. Mr.. and Mrs. f.
II. Bowen.
Friends will regret io learn that
Mrs. NJ. l.. StaInbaCk was taken sick
Monday and carried to Maria Par
ham hospital. where she Will under
60 q major operation.
Miss louise Hunt. of oxford. and
Miss Mildred Hoylc( of Aycock,
spent Thursday night with Miss
Jau!C GIL.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-05-20
EleUenth Grade Play
Pleasing To Audience

n large audience Witnessed "A splcu-
u,u M presentation of Il Molicrc comedy.
'ne MiSef presented by the clcv-
'h'h grade q! Henderson high school
l"S' night IN the school auditorium
All "i the characters were well Dor
u"F,d and the hilarious complica-
,i"hS which arose during the play
iiaipae"n. giving Il true presentation
delighted the audience.
Mel Finch played the title role
n' am avaricious miscr. whose sole
o'S,!c was more money. His tw,
cii'larcn, Elise. Eleanor Webb. and
'Ic"llc. Rollir Vaughan. were alauos.
prHn!lrsS. because Of their fathers
Si.ngiucSS.
HicN" Flanagan, the coachmon
an" cook, almost stole the show
Nrtp'nS Il "dcadpan" expression On
''S i"c" Throughout, the play.
Inc plot took an AMUSING turn
Nh,n H1rpagun announced his in
"''i"AS 10 marry Marianne. N,a,v
ann Johnson. the girl with whom his
son WAS III love. The old niser fl
i'a!iY Exchanged the girl Tor the r.-
t"ri oi MS money, stolen by Clcan,e
VALERIE. Billy Mitchell. who was -
i"Ne with Elise. disguised himself
and obtained job as Il servnr, in
Henderson daily dispatch., 1944-05-20
lola HoyIe Wins
Meredith HOnors

Miss Viola Hoylc. daughter of Dr.
and Mrs l. II. Iioylc. was recently
elected vicC-prcsidcnt oi ihc Astro-
ic.tun society. one of the tWu So
r,,'. - -, Meredith college. Raleigh
Sur was also elected sports editor
uf The Twig." the college news
yapcr: secretary ut the Monogram
c3n. and member of the athletic
association Al Meredith Tor the year
igii-i5.
Miss Floylc has been very active
N sports. since entering Meredith.
and WAS a member -: the varsity
hockey. soccer and basketball teams
tbs year. For participation IN these
sports she has been awarded Il Nero
Citn monogram ard two STARS