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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
Firemen Save Two
From Blazing Boat

Lewis Carter, So, of 36o5 Forty
third avenue, Colmar Manor, Md.
remained in critical condition today
at Emergency Hospital, Annapolis,
after he suffered flrst-degree burns
on the chest and arms Sunday when
his 44-foot cruiser exploded and
burned at Woodland Beach, about 9
miles south of Annapolis.
Mr.. Carter and a passenger on
the boat, Miss Erna C. Neidecker,
81, 4511 Burlington road, Hyatts-
vile, owe their lives to the quick
thinking of 36-year- old Washing
ton fireman who witnessed the ex-
plosion.
The fireman, Pvt. Harry C. VIM
tiers, SO, of 912 B street Sc, sta
toned at No. Engine Co., was of
duty and was standing on the dock
when he saw flames envelope the
boat.
Mr.. Winters said he called to Miss
Neidecker to swim to shore and
dived into the water himself. He
said he pulled Mr.. Carter from the
flaming cockpit, extinguished his
smouldering clothes and rowed him
ashore in dinghy attached to the
cruiser.
FssBy that time, Woodland Beach
firemen had arrived. Instructing
them to hold a stream on the boats
250-gallon fuel tank to prevent it
from exploding, Mr. Winters said he
returned to the cruiser, went below
with hose and extinguished the
flames in the engine compartment.
Although he received chest and
arm burns, Mr.. Winters was back
on duty today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
DonviIIe Democrats Seek
To Retain Senator Burcb

DANVILLE. Va, Aug. 20 Dr.
Danville Democrats have instructed
their AZ delegates and alternates to
support Senator Burch for the nomi-
nation to the senatorial seat vacated
by the late Carter Glass when the
Virginia Democrats meet in conven-
ton in Richmond September 5.
The Democrats, meeting last night,
cast the city's 81 votes as a unit for
Senator Burch, now filling the Glass
seat by appointment.
Meanwhile. c. K. Coleman, presi-
dent of the Danville Voters League,
and Lonnie Wilkins. chairman of
the Danville CIO-PAC, protested
the "undemocratic" procedures fol-
lowed by John Mcdaniel, city
Democratic chairman, in presiding
at mass meeting held earlier in
the day. A statement prepared by
the group stated that the meeting
had been supposed to start at 7::30
pm. with Mr.. Mcdaniel presiding
but that instead of opening the
meeting at that time, when there
were no Democratic party "stal-
warts" present, he left and did not
return until he was followed by
additional "stalwarts" of the party.
Z After a slate of "stalwart" can
@didates had been nominated, the
statement continued, "Mr. Mcdaniel
then refused to allow any other
nominations"
u At time the meeting was sched-
,suled to open, the CIO-PAC unit led
ssby the Rev. Charles Weber held
"a majority. When the meeting
got under way, however, motions
& forwarded by local party leaders
were carried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
Vnginions Differ
On Sweetness of
Apples, Peaches

WINCHESTER, Va, Aug. 90
There is a sharp difference of
opinion in the Shenandoah Valley
on just how sweet local apples and
peaches are this year.
DR.. Walter S. Hough, entomologist
in charge of the Virginia Fruit Re-
search Laboratory here, announced
today that this seasons fruit crop
has such an unusually high sugar
content that housewives and fac
tories need not fear the sugar scar
city in preserving the fruit.
But Yesterday Senator Byrd said
that if something is not done to OBJ
tain more sugar the apple crop e.
least is going to be wasted to a
large extent.
Housewives say the answer to the
problem should be known by winter
when they, start to try soma of the
fruit they are preserving now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
Ocean City Heads Study
Move 10 Outlaw Binqo
By the Associated Press

OCEAN CITY, Md, Aug. 90
Mayor Daniel Trimper met with
members of the City Council of this
resort town yesterday to discuss the
possibility of closing all bingo games
even those which offer merchan-
disc instead of cash as prizes.
Action was deferred on the pro-
posal, however, because the Coun-
CHS legal advisers were absent. The
meeting follows Saturdays action
of the Council in ordering the re-
moval of all slot machines and
other gambling devices.
Alexander w. jackson, operator
of casino, announced he will file
injunction proceedings in the
Worcester County Circuit Court
seeking to annul the Ocean City
ordinance that allows operation of
bingo and similar games.
This ordinance, passed last year,
allows such games to be operated on
payment OF $1,000 license fee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
Capital Transit Starts Work
On Loop at BranchviIIe

Another step toward providing
high-speed streetcar service to
Branchville was taken today when
the Capital Transit Co. broke
ground there for a new track loop.
Another loop will be started at Riv-
erdale soon.
Authorization for both improve
ments was granted by the Maryland
Public Service Commission last week
following earlier approval by the
Prince Georges County Commission
ers and the Town Councils of Riv-
erdale and College Park.
Transit company officials said
completion of the loops is the last
step In the operation of its master
plan" of streetcar transportation In
Prince Georges County. q
The older type trolleys will run
between Branchville and Beltsville
when the new equipment runs to
the two loops.
The PSC authorized test of the
new plan for 80 days before final
approval.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
Board Approves
Condemning LOT
In Silver Spring
Three-Acre Troct
To Be Acquired
For Parking Area

Institution of condemnation pro-
ceedings was authorized today by
the Montgomery County commits
sioners to acquire approximately
three acres of land in the Silver
Spring area for parking lot.
Daniel T. Doherty, chairman Of
the special Land Purchasing Com
mittee formed to obtain parking lots
IN Silver Spring. said that negotia-
tons for direct purchase of the
land, bounded by Cameron street,
Spring street and Fenton street con-
tinued, have failed completely"
The property, he said, is owned
by Warren w. Mulligan, 4311 Chesa-
peake street NV, and by Robert K.
Randall of Boston.
This property, which would hold
about SIS automobiles, would be the
third to be purchased under the
100000 bond issue authorized for
parking lots to solve congested
traffic problems in the Silver Spring
area.
One site already agreed upon,
between Fidler lane, Fenton street.
Georgia avenue and Second ave-
nue., will have room for 600 cars.
Another on Bonifant street behind
the Suburban National Bank, would
hold ITO cars.
The property to be condemned Is
undeveloped. A house, on the
southwest corner of the lot owned
by Mr.. Mulligan, is not included
in the land desired for parking
purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
BY q Staff Correspondent Of Tn. ste

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Nd,
Aug. 20-The plain GI's-the Army
enlisted men-are the best amateur
gardeners at Fort Meade.
This was decided yesterday when
judges of a garden contest in pro-
gress since May, selected one plant
ed by members of the 1322nd Area
Service Units Supply Company as
the best on the post over those of
high ranking officers and noncom-
officers, including a major
general.
Contributing the share towards
famine relief, the basic aim behind
the contest, the enlisted men won
with their 250x50 foot victory gar
den, which has been proclaimed as
lone of the most productive at the
camp"
The company is under the COM
mand of Capt. M. L. Lucy, who di-
rected the work with the assistance
of Staff Sergeant John Price. Not
more than two men at time were
used, it was reported. The garden
supplied the company mess hall,
which feeds more tAan 200 men,
with fruit and most of its fresh
vegetables, thus diverting more food,
usually procured from Army Quar-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
Chamber Approves
Bethesda Station

Plans of Broadcast Management,
Inc, to operate a daytime broad
casting station in Bethesda were ap-
proved last night by the Bethesda
Chamber of Commerce.
The action followed a short talk
by Willard Egolf, president of the
corporation, who said the firm had
capital stock of 100000, all of which
has been subscribed. Application
has been made for a FEC license,
and an option has been taken on a
tract in Kenwood which would serve
as transmitter site, he said. The
studio would be located in the BUSH
ness district of Bethesda. Annual
payroll of the corporation would be
$50, 900, according to Mr.. Egolf.
For the first time since the begin
ming of the war, Bethesda will have a
community Christmas celebration,
the chamber decided last night. Ray
Falge is chairman of a committee
which will work out the details Of
the celebration. More than $1,000
worth-of prizes will be given during
the celebration, which will start
early in December and continue
through the HOLIDAYS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
Mary Washington Ban
On GIs Attacked in
Legion Resolution
BY the Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 20.-A
resolution asking the University of
Virginia's Board of Visitors to re-
scind its recent ban on the adznis-
sion of male veterans of World War
II to Mary Washington College,
Fredericksburg, part of the uni
versity, will go before the conven-
ton of the Virginia Department,
American Legion, here today.
The resolution, presented by Will
liam j. Gibson of Fredericksburg
was approved by the Legion's Reso-
buttons Committee, paving the way
for consideration of the proposal by
delegates to the 18th annual State
Legion gathering.
The university boards decision
was branded as sex discrimination
by the resolution which asks the
board to reverse its decision so that
male veterans of World War IL can
take advantage of the educational
facilities available" at the Fred
ericksburg institution.
Chairman Of Commission.
Mr.. Gibson is a member of the
House of Delegates and chairman
of the Veterans Affairs Commission
created by the 1916 General AS
sembly.
In announcing its decision recent
ly the university board explained
that educational facilities for men
were available at the University of
Virginia in Charlottesville, and that
in the establishment of Mary Wash
ington College as part of the uni
versity the objective was to offer
training for women students.
1t. Gen. Leonard T. Gerow, COM
handing the Command and General
Staff School, Fort Leavenworth,
told the Legionnaires and Auxiliary
members yesterday that America
must convince the nations of the
world that it earnestly desires peace
and that 1t intends to remain strong
enough to defeat any enemy or
group of enemies"
Legion Control Cited.
Morgan w. Strother, department
commander, reported that rs per
cent of the Legion membership is
composed of veterans of World War
II and that nearly so per cent of the
standing committee are headed by
veterans of the recent war.
Total assets of the department
were $51 1892 as of July 81, as COM
pared with s43,923.44 for the fiscal
year ending July 81, l945, John H.
Elder, finance officer, reported.
A highlight of today's program
will be the parade in which more
than 1000 Legionnaires and visiting
military personnel will march.
Bernard Kayton of Norfolk was
elected grande chef de care Of the
Legion's 40 and 8, succeeding j. Ed
ward Wagner of Danville.
Other 40 and 8 officers named in
clude Ernest A. Hileman, Voiture 934,
Vienna, grand conductor; Philip R.
Fowle, Voiture LOTS, Winchester,
grand avocat; Albert A. May, Voiture
1874, Vienna, grand gardes de la
porte; E. L. Elingstein, voiture So,
Harrisonburg, alternate cheminot
national, and George w. Grove,
Voiture 934, Arlington, director of
40 and membership.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
81 Students at Virginia u.
May Be Housed in Hospital
BY The kssoeiofed Press

RICHMOND. Va, Aug. 20.-Ths
War Assets Administration gave its
conditional approval yesterday to
the State for use of approximately
a fourth of the Woodrow Wilson
General Hospital by the University
of Virginia for the next eight
months to house former service
men for the approaching school
year.
In announcing the local authori-
zation-subject only to sanction at
the top level in Washington-Re-
gional Director Cyrus j. Kephart
said the agreement carried a 30-day
revocation clause under which the
university would remove its students
should there be any threat to their
health If the State acquires Wood
row Wilson as tuberculosis sana-
torium.
The university expects to house
300 veterans at that former Army
hospital IN Augusta County, trans
porting them to and from Char
lottesville by bus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
Jeanne Carlson to Garry D. c.
Hopes for Miss America Title

Miss Washington of 1916 is an
Alexandria (Va.) girl.
Miss Jeanne Carlson, 10, of 100
East Monroe avenue, was chosen
last night from among nine finalists
who displayed their pulchritude and
talent on the stage of the Capitol
Theater.
A blue-eyed blond, Miss Carlson
won the judges and audience with
her version of "Doin' What Comes
Naturally" offered in hayseed &C
cent. She wore an abbreviated
farmerette costume and a straw
hat.
The sometime fashion model and
millinery buyer weighs l48 pounds
and is feet, 81 inches tall. She
enjoys athletics, particularly SWIM
ming.
Wins on Second Try.
Miss Carlson told reporters it was
her second try.
II sang, 'Accentuate the Positive
last year, but guess didn't accen-
tuate 1t enough" she said.
She behaved in proper beauty
contest winner fashion after her
victory, admitting she never was
happier" posing for photographers
with bouquet of roses and confessing
to an interest in show business.
She will take the Capitals hopes
of Miss America title to Atlantic
City N. j., next month and plans
to stick to the routine which won for
her last night, unless she is in
structed otherwise.
How about Hollywood?
I'D accept an offer-if 1t were a
good Offer" she said.
Miss Carlson demonstrated she
knew how to use the press.
II have three baby kittens. two
boys and girl, and 1 want to find
homes for them" she announced
suddenly. They're coal black"
Native of Ohio.
Miss Washington is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Carlson. Mr..
Carlson is employed at the Naval
Gun Factory. She has a sister,
Betty, 81.
A resident of Alexandria for five
years. Miss Carlson is native of
Columbiana, Ohio-"just a little
place." she explained-and grad
uate of Columbiana High School.
Girls living anywhere in the
Washington Metropolitan Area were
eligible to enter the local COMPETE
ton. However, Miss Carlson does
not double as Miss Alexandria. That
honor is held by Miss Betty Cannon,
10, of RID No. S, Alexandria, who
won it in a contest sponsored by
radio Station WPIK. She went on
to win the Miss Virginia title last
week.
Therefore, the two Alexandria
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
Unit Asks County Aid
For Prince Georges
Anniversary Fund

The Executive Committee arrang-
ing for the 250th anniversary of
Prince Georges County on October
5 voted last night to ask the county
commissioners to appropriate suffi-
cient funds to defray expenses of
the celebrat ton.
Appraisal of the Executive Com
mittee's request. which was decided
upon at meeting in the County
Service Building, Hyattsville, will be
asked of the General Committee at
8 pm. Friday in the same building.
1t was agreed that about six floats
would depict the general history of
the county and that the various
towns be invited to enter floats de-
scribing their own histories. The 26
incorporated towns and the % spe-
cial taxing areas in the county also
would be invited to contribute to the
cost of the floats.
The history of the county will be
prepared by Daniel M. Greene, civic
worker and historian of Avondale,
and celebration program will be
published. The proceeds will help
pay expenses of the celebration.
A parade of war veterans from
the Upper Marlboro High School
and to the fairgrounds was sug-
gested.
University Of Maryland students
will be asked to present a historic
pageant of the county in Upper
Marlboro on the night of the cele-
bration and again the following
Monday night, October 7, at the
university.
1t also was suggested that since
Prince Georges once comprised one
third of the total area of the State
including what is now Montgomery
Frederick and various other coun-
ties Of Western Maryland, that
these counties be invited to parti-
cipate in the celebration.
The program will end with a
dance in one of the upper Marlboro
tobacco barns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
School Projects
In Montgomery
Ready for CPA
PorIey Called Today
On Two Applications
For Construction

Montgomery County school off,
Gals today are in a position to fur
nish the Civilian Production Ad-
ministration with the overall pic
ture of construction needs as re-
quired by the Federal agency before
it approves projects.
DR. Edwin w. Broome, school su-
perintendent. said that his assistant,
E. M. Douglass, will confer this aft
ernoon with Edward M. Synan,
manager of the Washington area
Office, CPA, concerning two pending
applications for schools.
Mr.. Synan announced last week
that Washington area school dis
tricts in the future would be re-
quired to outline overall plans for
construction before the office would
give its approval because applica-
tions could not be considered piece
meal.
DR.. Broome said his Office had
not been officially notified of this
policy.
Other Problems Faced.
However" he explained, I'VE have
had such program for more than
year and it is available to the
CPA at any time it is required"
DR.. Broome said he had reference
to the Board of Education's Inter
i'm report" in which all school con-
struction projects were set forth and
by which the present construction
program is guided.
The school superintendent stated
CPA approval is not the only prob
lem facing school officials. Lack of
critical materials and priorities for
them also must be met. he said,
adding that priorities are not issued
by CPA for non-residential type Of
construction.
Projects now pending before CPA,
he said, are a five-classroom addition
to the Woodlin Elementary School
and an addition of equal size to the
Westbrook Elementary School.
I. Projects Approved.
Latest PROJECT TO be given CPA
approval is four room addition to
the Gaithersburg Elementary School.
Others which have been approved
are two rooms to the Glenbrook
Elementary School; two rooms and
a cafeteria to Pinecrest Elementary
School; new class room unit and
library at Montgomery Hills Junior
High School and repairs and altera-
lions at Bethesda Chevy Chase
High School incident to opening OF
the new Junior college there.
Mr.. Synan disclosed last week a
proposed $4,000 three-room addi-
ton to the Rockville Elementary
School was turned down. DR.. Broome
said school officials do not feel they
can meet CPA recommendations that
other than solid brick be used since
the addition would constitute the
third and fourth stories at the rear
of the building where a heavy
arched roof is to be supported.
Mr.. Synan also said the proposed
$50, 900 addition of two rooms to the
Glenmont School was deferred until
it is shown definitely that new con-
struction is to take place in the
area on Georgia avenue extended,
miles north of Silver Spring. y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
Fairfax Officials Seek House
For Family Evicted by Sale

He said he received written
notice to move about a month ago,
stating that the house was being
sold, but has not been able to get
other housing accommodations.
Meanwhile, the Fencham furniture
Is still on the side OF the road OPP
posite the house. 1t cannot be moved
into the Turley home because there
is no room for 1t.
Mrs. Laura Nelson. county welfare
worker, said she first received word
of the Fenchams' predicament last
night after they had been evicted.
She added that every effort is being
made to and another place for them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
EIkton High School
Teachers Announced
SpeeioI Dispoteh 10 The sior

ELKTON, Va, Aug. 20.-The fol-
lowing teachers for Elkton High
School for the session which opens
September 8, were announced yes
terday by Supt. j. c. Myers:
l.. w. Hillman, principal; K. B.
Dofflemoyer, Mrs. Kathleen j. Hill
man, Mrs. Louise P. Craig, J. T.
Hull, Arthur G. Hartman, E. Bea-
trice Marable, Earlene Andes, Mrs.
Abigail Richie, Virginia Furry, Mrs.
Ruth G. Snapp, Mrs. Alan H. Flick,
Elizabeth Powell, Hazel B. Kiser,
Mabel G. Click, Margie E. Mercia,
Ruth Taliaferro, Ruth McGahey,
Katharine A. Miller, Laura E. Lam,
Mrs. Julia G Adams, Eloise A. Mil
Ter and Mrs. Sarah Cox Sicily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20

girls will be competing against each
other in the Atlantic City finals.
Runnerup in the Capital area
contest, sponsored by Radio Station
WWDC, was Miss Aletha Agee, 20,
a secretary at the OPA, who lives
at 3411 Thirteenth street NV. She
sang I've Got Rhythm" and proved
it with q tap dance. Miss Agee was
graduated from Central High School
and was Miss Central Spirit of
l943."
Miss Carlson was presented dia-
mond ring and one-year scholar
ship to Southeastern University, and
Miss Agee received a wrist watch.
The judges? A theater manager,
comedian, woman dancing in
structor, a soldier, sailor and four
newspaper editors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
Carleton Roe Is Assigned
To New Red Cross Post

Appointment Of Carleton Rae as
regional director for Ohio and
Indiana was announced today by
Ramona s. Eaton, Eastern area
manager of the American Red
Cross.
Mr.. Rae succeeds Carney C. Smith,
who has accepted position with a
Newark IN. j. insurance company.
A native Of Toledo, Ohio, Mr.. Rae
joined the Red Cross In April, 1912,
as an assistant field director. Prior
to his new appointment he was as
sistant regional director OF Virginia,
Maryland, Pennsylvania and the
District Of Columbia,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20

Fairfax County welfare authorities
today were seeking a home for q
family of nine who were evicted
yesterday from q Vienna (Va0 house
after It's sale to a new owner.
The father. Thurman Fenchan1,
said he and his wife and their seven
children are staying temporarily with
relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Turley, who live nearby.
Mr.. Fencham, who digs septic
tanks in the Vienna area. said he
came there from Fauquier County
about year ago and moved into the
Vienna house about three months
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
|Hyblo Airport Crash
Luid to Enuine Failure

The cause Of Sundays crash OF
q converted Array advance training
plane at Hybla Valley Airport,
south Of Alexandria, was engine
failure, r. G. Stanley Of the Vet
Grams Motor Sales. Alexandria. said
today.
Mr.. Stanley said the plane, owned
by his firm. was piloted by A. r.
Minott, 1443 Massachusetts, avenue
NV, q former Navy flight instruc-
tor and now a part-time flight in
structor at Hyde Field, Clinton, Md.
The plane took on from the field,
had early engine trouble but few
as far as Hybla Valley before the
engine failed entirely, the Civil
Aeronautics Administration said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
Veterans Group Plans
Free notary Service

The South Arlington chapter Of
the American Veterans Committee
has arranged for free notary service
and application forms for veterans
who wish to fill out their terminal
leave pay requests.
Tomorrow from $50 to $3.50 pm.
there will be notary public at $500
Kemper drive, Arlington, and
Thursday for the same hours at
1850 South 18th street, Arlington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-08-20
| CODED Increase
IN Baker Hospital Urqed

Representative Randolph, Demo-
crat, OF West Virginia has recon-
mended that the Veterans Admin
istration increase the bed capacity
to approximately 1000 at the New
ton d. Baker General Hospital, for
mer Army hospital at Martinsburg,
w. Va, when the installation is
taken over as a veterans facility,
1t WAS learned today.
Mr.. Randolph has written letter
to Veterans Administrator Bradley
setting forth his recommendation.
Former capacity OF the hospital was
about 500 beds.