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Evening star., 1945-09-09
War Fund Rally Set
For Sept. Il 10 Open
Drive

A victory mass meeting in Con-
stitution Hall will officially oper
the Community War Funds cam
paign for s4,97O,ooo at 8 pm. Fri
day. September 81
The campaign on behalf of local
welfare agencies and the National
War Fund will be the greatest
single drive ever held in Washing
ton Alexandria, and Arlington
Fairfax, Montgomery and Prince
Georges counties.
Coleman Jennings, chairman oi
arrangements for the meeting, an
nounced it will be dedicated to "a
peace which must be kept
Tickets will be mailed this week
to campaign workers. The public
may have all seats empty after
.7:50 pm. Requests for tickets
must be made in writing to Com
munity War Fund headquarters
l10l M street NV. by next Friday
Here at home, Mr.. Jennings said
the drive will aid the families OF
men killed in action; it will help
veterans to find their way back to
normal life: it will assist war
workers whose lives are thrown. out
of gear by sudden peace and chill
dren whose lives have been dis
rupted.
Through the National War Fund
the campaign will bring relief tc
the peoples of war desolated coun-
tries and entertainment to Ameri-
can servicemen in HOSPITALS or tc
those remaining at their posts, he
added
Three meetings of the bushes:
unit and one of area chairmen anc
leaders of the Prince Georges uni
head campaign activities this week
The industrial, commercial ane
financial areas of the business uni
will meet on Tuesday, wednesday
and Thursday. respectively, fol
lunch at 1890 in the Statler Hotel
The Prince Georges unit will meet
for dinner at pm. Wednesday II
the Statler Hotel.
The Advance Gifts Unit. headee
by Ralph A. Van Orsdel will oper
its headquarters tomorrow morning
in the Fairfax room of the Willard
Hotel.
Government activities will begir
with Government unit mass meet
ing at noon Monday, September II
in the Interdepartmental auditorium
The Advance Gifts Kick Off
meeting will be held at 1915 pm
Tuesday, September 18, in the Will
ard Hotel.
The campaign schedule of event
lists the major activities through
October %, the closing date. TIL
Mems Service Clubs luncheon, spon
sored by the Cosmopolitan Club
will be at 1890 pm. September Il
in the Mayf1ower Hotel, Alexandra
will have a kickoff parade at 8 pm
September %, leading to its open
ing meeting at $50 pm. in tn
George Washington High Schoe
/ auditorium.
Evening star., 1945-09-09
45,539 Use Fairgrounds
At Alexondrio in Summer

A total attendance of 45,539 was
recorded at the IL Alexandria play
grounds during the summer, accord
ing to Alan He'll, recreation director
Last seasons attendance was 38070.
He attributed the rise in attend
ance to increased leadership, noting
that there were % leaders in addi-
ton to craft and music teachers who
visited all the Fairgrounds.
The figure, according to Mr.. He'll,
does not include participation in rid
ing, archery, badminton, organized
baseball, swimming and other ac-
tivities sponsored by the depart
ment but not actually conducted on
the Fairgrounds.
Evening star., 1945-09-09

buy, the servicemen think. They're
more confusing-tables of socks and
ties by the gross. But they don't
matter like suits, and after three
years of white and khaki and navy
Maroon was the only color one
buyer didn't want. Sounds too
much like Marine" he grinned. So
the salesman called it burgundy, and
the Marine included burgundy along
with the bright yellow, green, blue,
red and numerous wild striped ones.
Evening star., 1945-09-09
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Debt Paid by
| 7-Cent Check
y the Associa. ed Press.

fy the Associate ed Press.
RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 8.-The
Virginia Stationery Co. has received
a l-cent check in payment of a 20
year-old debt.
President w. H. Adams said the
check represents the dividend paid
to the company In a bankruptcy
settlement of an estate.
It has been so long since the debt
was incurred that nobody remem-
bers what the payment is for. .
Evening star., 1945-09-09
Nine From Alexandria
Inducted Into Service

Nine Alexandria colored men, all
under 26, were inducted Tuesday,
according to Miss Virginia Jefferson,
clerk of the selective service board,
who said the report of their classi-
flcation has been received from State
headquarters.
They are Eanison McGinnies,
Vernon Davis Hubbard, George
Westly Williams and Charles Edward
Stokes, jr, assigned to the Army
George Earl Coleman, Anderson
Davis, Raiford Stewart and Earnest
Green, to the Navy. and Eugene
Stanley Miller, to the Marines.
Evening star., 1945-09-09
Mrs. TiIIett to Speak

Mrs. Charles w. Tillett, vice chair
man of the Democratic National
Committee. will be the guest speaker
at a meeting of the Executive
Board of the Woman's Democratic
Club of Montgomery County at 8
pm. Tuesday at the Bethesda
County Building. Mrs. Edith P.
Allnutt, Rockville. will preside.
Evening star., 1945-09-09
Benefit Party Set

A card party for the benefit of
the building fund of the new
school being erected by St. Agnes
Catholic Church. North Randolph
street and Lee highway, Arlington,
will be held at $50 pm. Wednesday
in the church auditorium. Mrs.
Alice Sutphin is in charge of ar
rangements
Evening star., 1945-09-09
Nurserymen Elect LeissIer

j. Fred Leissler, operator of Leiss-
ler's Sterling Nursery, at Fairfax,
was elected president of the Virginia
Nurserymenis Association, at two
day meeting last week at Virginia
Beach. Mr.. Leissler outlined a pro-
gram for increased cooperation dur
ing the postwar period.
Evening star., 1945-09-09
Fenwiek Lists Primary Cost
At 81, ,060; Collins at Sd 800

BY th6 ASS0CldCeu PTeSS.
RICHMOND, Va. Sept. 8.-The
Democratic nominee for lieutenant
governor, Col. Charles r. Fenwick,
Arlington, spent $7,060.62 on his
campaign, an expense accounting
on file today with the Secretary of
the Commonwealth revealed.
L. Preston Collins, contesting his
defeat by a 572-vote margin, said
he spent $4,000 on his campaign.
The third candidate, State Senator
Leonard G. Muse, has not yet filed
his expense account, nor have the
candidates for Governor.
Evening star., 1945-09-09

mas nOClueQ his
parents who live
at Clifton, Va.
A native of
Clifton, he lived
there until about
three years ago
when his family
t e m p or ar / y
moved to Rich
mond. He grad
uated from the
Thomas Jefer-
son High School
in Richmond last
February a n d
Immediately en-
listed in the
Evening star., 1945-09-09

How do you do he said. May
I introduce myself Mister OGrady,
late of the United States Marine
Corpse"
But the blue suit was too loud,
the brown suit too dignified, the
striped suit too slick, the navy blue
too businesslike.
Was there maybe q brown suit,
single breasted? There wasn't. Was
there tan gabardine? No.
The Marine decided on the
heather tweed. and when he'd had
it fitted he squared his shoulders
and smiled like the Marines must
have smiled the day they climbed
out of their foxholes and walked
unmolested on Guam.
Don't Know What to Buy.
Most of the servicemen don't
know what they want, the statesmen
said. Many of them we're boys
when they took off civvies, and they
can't get accustomed to the idea of
hats and double-breasted suit, and
they feel better in sports jackets
and plaid pants-or in anything
that looks like what they've been
wearing for the past few years.
They don't call it khaki-they
call it light tan. Or it's a dark blue,
not a Navy blue" a salesman ex-
planned. "But they seem to feel
more comfortable in what they've
gotten used to-"
Shirts seem to be the biggest
problem. There aren't enough of
them to 60 around. A few stores in
town save their shirts for service
men, and the relieved smiles they
|get from tired men who've walked
the streets until they were about
ready to wear khaki shirts with
their colorful new suits, make it
worth while, the statesmen say.
The prices bother them, too.
Find Prices High.
II can remember when shirts were
50 for the best, and ties were so
cents, socks 30," a serviceman said,
staring in a window full of S.
shirts, 50 ties and 81 socks. The
500 they thought would go so far
in buying their civvies runs out be-
fore they've gotten far past shirts.
Accessories are the most fun to
Evening star., 1945-09-09

Three or four years in uniform,
combined with the short stocks now,
make for four main difficulties in
the seryiceman's getting civilian
wardrobe like the one of his fox
hole dreams: He doesn't know
Evening star., 1945-09-09

listed IN the SEAMAN FeTguson.
Coast Guard.
Seaman Ferguson was the grand
son of DR.. and Mrs. James H. Fer
guson of Clifton and Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry B. Jones of Fairfax Station
Survivors include a sister Mary
Frances and brother, James Breck-
tnridge Ferguson.
Evening star., 1945-09-09
John Ferguson of Clifton
Drowned in BruziI

John Woodville Ferguson, jr., II,
seaman &c, USCG, drowned while
swimming off USO beach at Re-
cife, Brazil, on August 2. the Navy
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-08-11
Madison County
News

Sunday, August 5, the following
services were held at China Grove
A. M. E. Church: Rev R. F. Will
liarns aston, preached day and
night. Both sermons were full of
sirit and inspiration. Sister Birdie
Jones was present at the close OF
the days service. 1t was a thrill
for her to be in the service again,
since she lost both of her legs. Of
fering given to her was $3.50. Total
amount raised for the day was
1928.
Mrs. Melcenia Harris and Mrs
Bernice Williams recently return
ed from Newton where they at
tended the Eastern Grand Chapter
They report an enjoyable trip anc
that they met some very nice peo-
pie.
Mrs. Emma Triggs and daughter
Josie Mae Trigss, and grandson
Sylvester Triggs have recently re-
turned from Learned where they
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-08-11

livered. Rev. John Vance preached
the evening sermon.
John A. Black is visiting his pa
rents and also attending the re-
v.val. He is from Rockword, Ill
Bro. George Jackson was At
church Sunday, All were glad to
see him.
New Hymns revival will begin
Sunday, Rev. G. c. Wells, pastor.
GOSSIP
/ didn't know that Mr.. O =
Garter had two wives until Sun
day. They were pulling over him
He needs a mighty good lob to
support them nicely. We hope Z
certain fellow around here vii
soon get over his mad spell for il
he doesn't he will run everybody
off.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-08-11

dreaming about c. B. Jr. L. G. is
playing Tipping In" with Miss H.
L. D. playing "Straighten up and
fly right" L. C. w. G. c. haven't
heard from the Navy in quite a
while Take it easy w. c. c. those
Okinawa ladies are entertaining
your roperty. Now you know yes.
A certain war widow can't look at
A. I. D. straight. Seems as if M.
T. F. is angry with B. T. since H.
L. D. stopped their wedding bells
from ringing. What do you mean
H. L. D.? A. D. M. says she was
going to whip A. M D. and A. M.
D take it easy If you don't know
what you are doing, ask somebody.
Miss c. Beasley won't try tech
ing school this term. Her sister
says her mother got lenty of mon
ey. What do you think about that?
[ guess she will be glad when c.
S. comes home, because she is all
alone.
Don't worry about L. A. Harer
teaching. Try to make your own
license and c. D. worry about
mine. C. B. is loving c. D.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-08-11

Buy War Bonds Today
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-08-11
GEORGETOWN

The revival began at St. James
|ethodist Church Sunday, Rev.
ark delivering two spiritual and
Spring sermons. Many visitors
Id friends were present. all help
g TO nal c the me- ting a success
6.o8 was raised Sh. day. The
being viii extend tn. ugh We'd
Rsday night
MRS. Josie VII inns spent the
seek lend at home with her moth-
aao children Mrs Williams
lsba i'd. who works in New Or
ans, alsc spent the weekend al
pme. NJ s. Will IS is attendin
m Mr. school Jackson College
Pfc. Lallie Dixon left Monday
n his emp in Tennessee. We re-
eeted very much to see him go.
Pvt. David Dyler spent a few
lys furlough visiting his parents
r. and Mrs. Jonah Dyler Every.
be was happy to see him around
Mrs. M L. Mallard is spending {
w days visiting her brother anc
miiy, Mr.. and IDS Aaron Wilson
4 Roosevelt ST., jackson.
Mrs. Losia Mallard would like
have some one who knews tht
hereabcuts of a stove repair mar
send him to Dink Mallard's re,
IeuIe
JStlE
Well folks here is the latest 1--WE
NJ. M. didn't have to ride tt
wn Saturday on that T. of their.
Jess why? Mr.. Walker make,
mself handy. w A. @. says tina
S streamline car belongs to H. L
Get hipped chicks because sh,
pes joy riding in the cool of tn,
yening every Sunday. E. L. M. i.
raid that those war widows a
rushy Creek have been riding
found with v. w. and P. w.
.on't suppose c. T. H. knows hcv
act since she got to New Or.
ans. 1 am afraid she viii ger
st as she has never been there
sefore. L. Harper thinks she.
ute, the Georgetown chicks say
ne is curious. Listen girls, Pfc. c
has returned to camp. Dom
Eel so bad because he doesn't ge-
round any more c.. B. is still day
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-08-11
Goodman News

Mrs. Bruce Taylor has returned
home from visiting relatives and
friends in Michigan and Chicago.
She deports an enjoyable trip.
Mrs. Spencer MCGEE is home from
Memphis.
The M. E. Church conducted their
revival last week Every service
was filmed with spirit and inspi-
ration.
The Missionary Society will meet
in the home of Mrs. Robert Cole
man August 49, All members are
asked to be present. Mrs. James
Sanders, president; L. B. Russum,
secretary.
Mrs. Wilbur Taylor from Mem
phis is visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Amos Brooks, also her sister,
and brother-in-lw, Mr.. and Mrs
Elister Russum.
The J. M. A. met in the home OF
Mrs. Ida Redd Sunday. Those pre-
sent were Mesdames Hazel Jordan,
Mary Redd, Rubie MCGEE, Mallie
Holmes, Velma Holmes, Ida Redd
The j. NJ A. will meet at Mrs.
John McGee's Jr., August 10.
The revival will start at the
Goodman Baptist church the Sc
cond Sunday. Everybody is invited
to come
Mrs. P. NJ Redd was a dinner
guest Of Mrs. Fannie Sanders Sun
day.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-08-11

visited their mother, Mrs. Mary
Jenkins. They report they left her
doing fine and enjoyed the trip
very much.
Those on the sick list this week
are much improved.
Mrs. Sallie Samuel of Madison
was a business visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. Laura Lewis of Yazoo City
is spending her summer vacation
with her daughter, Rosie L. Jack
son.
On the third Sunday in August
the revival will start at China
Grove A. M. E. Church, Rev r. F
Williams, pastor. The public is in
vited to attend.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-08-11

in the home Of Mrs. Kings parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Hudburt Womack.
Pvt. Urice Ross, in service at
Fort Benning,. Ga, sent his grand
mother a beautiful pillow and
handkerchief. He also sent one to
his aunt Arrie Lee. He says he's
doing fine and that they are not to
worry about him.
GOSSIP
Walter Smith Jr., has strictlu
fallen for Drusie Sunday, but she
didn't seem to be interested. What
is your story 0. c.? Thomas Lee
and Inez were in the groove Sun
day at Pleasant Green. Theye are
coming on like Count Basic We
wonder if she is using him for a
side track until her main line come
along? e know how you felt Eu-
gene Davis when you saw Annie
Mae Flowers. We believe she is
your hearts desire. Bennie A. Lee
was coming on strong with the
chick Sunday. Matthew Davis says
he is not worried about anything
because he knows how he is sttnd-
ing with the chick. He gets mail
every day. Roosevelt and Jerry
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-08-11
Carpenter News

Mrs. Martha E. Torey and child
rem of Hazlehurst are spending a
while with Mrs. Torey's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ames Morris.
Mrs. Silvia Mae Lee spent last
Thursday afternoon with her SIS
ter-in-law, Mrs. Lottie Mae Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. King and son
Clarence Edward, spent the week
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-08-11
PINOLA NEWS

Mrs Laura Black was a recent
visitor in Rockford, ILL.,, with her
sons and friends She spent three
weeks up there.
A spiritual and inspiring meet
ing was held at New Zion Sunday
Everybody's heart was made to
burn by the splendid message de-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-08-11

If you water your garden, give
it good soaking, not just a sprin-
kle, horticulturists of the Agricul-
tural Extension Service recon-
mend
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-08-11

were coming on slow with the
chicks Sunday. Thams Lee is fall
ing hard for Doris Lean Newell.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-08-11

Drowning was responsible for
more than one-fourth of the 14,5O0
public accidents in 1914.
Evening star., 1945-04-01
III Health Forces Reese
To Quit tuberculosis Post

The resignation Of Robert Reese
as treasurer of the Alexandria Tu-
berculosis Association, post he has
held since 1884, was announced yes
terday by DR.. John Sims, president
of the association.
Mr.. Reese, who resigned because
of i'll health, has worked at the asso-
citation Office every day since his
appointment. He was employed in
the Agriculture Department until
his retirement in 1882.
When he was appointed treasurer,
Mr.. Reese said the annual Christmas
seal sale netted approximately
$1,000. The association this year
exceeded its quota of SIS, 500 with
collections of $16,270 reported to
date.
A meeting of the associations
nominating committee has been
called for Tuesday afternoon and a
candidate will be named to succeed
Mr.. Reese. In addition, slate of
new officers and seven directors, will
be prepared for presentation to the
annual meeting on April 10.
Miss Utha Gray Smith is chair
man of the nominating committee,
which includes the Rev. Fred v.
Poag, Frederick L. Flynn and How
ard Richardson.
Evening star., 1945-04-01
Blood Donor Quota Filled
By Chevy Chase Group

With 80 new doners participating,
the Chevy Chase Woman's Club met
it's quota of 100 pints of blood when
the Mobile Unit of the Red Cross
Blood Donor Service visited there
Friday.
Eight donors who became Gallon
Club" members at the time included,
Mrs. Paul G. Croarkin, Mrs. Floyd
Steinbarge, Mrs. Dwight v. Jones,
Mrs. Parke P. Jones, Mrs. Frances
W. johnson, Mrs. Parker G. Dodge,
Francis Williamson and G. B. STAN
ley, WAVE pharmacist, second class.
Sixty-six donors have signed up
for the next visit of the Mobile Unit
on May Is. Appointments may be
made with Mrs. G. w. Riggal, chair
man, Chevy Chase branch Of the
Red Cross Blood Donor Unit, Wis
consin 5968 and Mrs. Roger j.
Whiteford, representing the Wom-
ans Club, Wisconsin 4041.
Evening star., 1945-04-01
CoIored Soldiers
|Fron, Arlington
Get Gifts Today

Easter gifts will be received today
by 300 colored Arlington County
servicemen in camps all over the
world.
The task of buying, packing and
mailing them was carried out under
the direction of Mrs. Annie P. Bel
cher, president of the Arlington
Negro Selective Service Commit
tee for Recreation, one Of the agen-
cies of the county Community Chest.
Among the gifts sent were "fox-
hole" lighters and waterproof money
belts: Sewing kits were sent to six
colored WACS, one serving in Eng.
land.
A morale-building group, this
committee provides recreational fa-
cilities for service men and women
at home and keeps in touch with
them during their war service.
The organization was founded in
October, 1941, at the suggestion Of
1t Col. Charles R. Fenwick while
he was chairman of the Recreation
Committee of the Northern Virginia
Defense Council. Civic organiza.
tions, churches and individuals as
sisted with money. and literary pro.
grams also were given to help raise
funds.
Letters have been received from
servicemen all over the world, thank.
ing the committee for its efforts.
Evening star., 1945-04-01
F. |. Ball, ST., Enter!
Race for Delegate 10
VIRGINIA Convention

Frank L. Ball, ST., yesterday filed
notice of his candidacy for del
egate to the Virginia constitutional
convention on a two-plank plat
form. Election Of delegates will be
held April "a.
The first, he said, is to vote for
the immediate amending OF the con-
stitution, in accordance with the
recommendation of Gov. Darden, to
allow service personnel to vote with
out payment of the poll tax. This
will be effective, he said, in time fol-
this years election and in time for
all members of the armed forces to
vote freely on the second amend
ment.
The second plank, Mr.. Ball con-
tinued, is to vote for an amendment
abolishing the poll tax for all 9TH
ers as a prerequisite to voting and
to submit this amendment to vote
Of the people at the next general
election.
"1f the people approve" Mr.. Ball
asserted, there can be no vestige
of illegality in this amendment
And it is hard to conceive of any
reasonable objection to submitting
this much-discussed matter to the
people as a whole to decide"
Reiterating that this is not party
or factional question, Mr. Ball said il
appears this will be the last chance
for several years to act on the
question.
IF 81 delegates favoring this re-
form can be elected out of the 40,
he said, 1--WE can complete it in 1915
I ask for support on the policy o1
Let's do it now"
Evening star., 1945-04-01
Be|voir Soldiers Refuse
Prizes in Essay Contest

Two Fort Belvoir (Va) soldiers
proved the sincerity of their views
expressed in prize winning entries
in the camp newspapers why We
Fight" essay contest by refusing to
accept War Bond awards of $5C
and $40, for first and third prizes
respectively.
The winners, IT'S Tom Batman
Long Island, N. Y, Z who received
first prize, and Pvt. Ignatius H
Wallmeyer, Richmond. Va, each o1
whom has two children, refused to
benefit financially for expressing
views for which they said others are
dying. Pvt. Lathrope F.. jenkins
who won second prize of $25, was
transferred to Camp Shelby, Miss
before the results Of the contests
were announced.
T/5 Batman turned his $50 Wal
Bond over to the Red Cross Wal
Fund drive, and Pvt. Wallmeyer do.
mated his $40 bond to his parish
church.
In selecting the winners, the
judges explained that the principal
factor in the selection of the sue
cessful essays was the sincerity Of
each entrants views.
Evening star., 1945-04-01
Alexandra Will Set Up
Clothing Drive Centers

Benz jamin Boan. Alexandra
chairman for the United Nations
Clothing Collection. announced yes
terday that collection centers will
be established in city schools
churches and firehouses for the
drive which opens tomorrow and
continues throughout April.
Residents are urged to donate
serviceable and substantial cloth
ing of winter and summer weights
as we'll as shoes, bedding and usable
remnants of piece goods. Cotton
goods should be washed, but ironing
is not necessary.
w. Edward Dunn, chairman OF
the storage, packing and shipping
committee, said a goal of five pounds
of clothing per resident has been
established.
Evening star., 1945-04-01
Prince Georges Ready
For Clothing g Drive

Plans virtually have been COM
pleted by civic, business and other
organizations in the metropolitan
area of Prince Georges County for
the collection of clothing to be sent
to war-stricken countries.
The drive, to be held all this
month, is being conducted through
out the Nation under auspices of the
United Nations Relief and Rehabili-
tation Administration.
Sidney Lust, local theater owner
will turn over receipts from all mat
inee performances April 13 at his
five nearby Maryland theaters to
the clothing campaign.
Sole admission requirement will
be a bundle of old clothing, shoes
blankets or any other usable gar
ments. The matinees will be held
at the Cameo, Mount Rainer: Milo
Rockville; Bethesda, Hyattsville and
Marlboro theaters.
Collection depots and sorting
packaging and shipping stations will
be set up in the various Prince
Georges County communities under
the. direction of Dwight B. Gait
David j. Breerwood and DR.. Harold
F. Cotterman, in charge of the
county drive.
The following committee chair
men have been appointed:
Perce Wolfe, special events; Stew
art B. Shaw, sorting, packaging and
shipping; Edward w. Kibbey, pub
licity, and Frank M. Ewing. jr., COL
lection.