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Evening star., 1946-04-28
All Swim Strokes Are Easv
For 14-Year-Old ChamDi0n
By Betty Wixcey

Breaststroke, backstroke, freestyle
Just about all known methods fol-
propelling oneself through water
are cinch for l4-year old Stanley
Tinkham.
Stanley started swimming when
he was years old at the YMCA.
When competitive swimming was
discontinued there about four years
ago he joined the Ambassador Club
Lately he has really come into hi.
stride, placing first in nearly every
meet he has entered.
In Tarboro, N. c., last year STAN
ley set new records in 50-meter
backstroke and breaststroke cham
pionships, as we'll as swimming with
record-breaking relay team. In
the Junior championship here in
March he broke another breast
stroke record.
Stanley's training consists oi
swimming every day, averaging
about 10 hours a week. He drinks
a lot of milk and usually gets to
bed by 10 pm.
Basket ball is another sport that
Stanley especially enjoys. On Sat-
urdays he plays with a 16-year- -old
team and on Wednesdays with an
l8-year-old team. He hopes to make
Western High Schools football team
when he enters there next fall.
Stanley's older brother Carleton
Is giving him stiff competition In
the pools these days. Carleton was
a Senate page until he recently
turned IT. Since his age disqualified
him for the job he has been swim
ming in meets, too. and at Tarborc
a while ago he broke one of Stan.
ley's records.
Evening star., 1946-04-28
Timber Into Coal
Prize Contribution
By Dottie Muir, II,
Caithsrsburs tMd.) School

coithsrsbur9 (Md) School
Out in forest. long ago,
I stood where water used to flow.
I was a tree of brilliant blue;
The trees around me grew and grew
Then. one day. with an awful thud
I fell beneath the oozing mud.
1t drew me down into the ground,
Away from all sunlight and sound.
With heat and moisture every day,
Terrific pressure sped decay.
Some eighty million years passed by
And hard as stone I seemed to lie.
Down deep, 1t looked as black a!
night,
Instead of beautiful sunlight;
And as the ages DER me roll,
I change from timber into coal.
Evening star., 1946-04-28

al IT'S many variations in form.
height and color. In many gar
dens the hardy asters are found.
In some. the beautiful Japanese
anemones, the swamp-aster (Bol-
tonla) and the Eupatorium or mist
mower, often called Hardy Ageratum
Fewer gardens know Stokesia
tStokes Aster, Plumbago (Cerato-
Stigma plumbaginoides) or the Great
Azure Sage (Salvia azurea grandi-
flora).
Not all fall boomers will need
dividing every year but the chrysan-
tnemums, except for the Articum
hybrids, the hard aster and the
swamp aster, will be greatly bene-
fitted by thinning. All are gross
feeders which require a well en-
riched soil.
space the small chrysanthemum
shoots feet apart. That seems
at the time to be allowing too much
room, but experience has taught
that 1t is not too much. Mildew
o1ten bothers the NUNS, unless there
is adequate air circulation. And
mere is little pest called nerna-
tooe which can swim from leaf to
lea1 IN the dew, killing the foliage
as IL goes from plant to plant. IF
'ne tops OF the plants are pinched
out two or three times during the
summer, as they should be. two feet
VIII Just about allow ADEQUATE
working space.
The swamp-aster (Boltonia aster-
oloes and B. latisquama) grow six
10 elght 1eet. They make good back
ground flowers. The name is con-
1uslng. They do not require a wet
spot, but will do well in anv garden
soil. e"i oeii
Inc japanese anemone "a. iapon-
ical is often called the Windfower
IL Is excellent until freezing weather
sets IN. 1t does not need thinning ex-
cept 10 increase the number of
plants. In fact it is better to leave
IL undisturbed for several years. A
rich moist soil with some protection
from the hot afternoon sun will suit
RI 1t best.
stokes aster (stokesia gaevis) is
low growing flower Q2 to 18 inches)
which looks very much like a corn
flower but has much longer season
OF bloom. 1t does not like a cold
heavy clay soil so put it in a sunny
well-drained place where the soil
has been lightened with humus. 1t
VIII not need to be divided except to
increase the number of plants. If
the seed is started early it will bloom
from seed the first year.
The mistflower or hardy ageratum
adds lot of color to the flower bor-
der but it must be kept under control.
1t is a bed spreader if given a moist
situation. 1t is good in a wild-floWer
border or along a creek.
The only hardy saliva is the
azurea grandiflora. 1t has lovely
delicate gray foliage and small blue
flowers. 1t needs stalking and should
be planted in the back of the border
1t likes full sun and good drainage.
The Mealycup sage IS. farinacea) is
more attractive but more tender.
Evening star., 1946-04-28
Amacostian Wins Recognition
In Search for Science Talent
Prize Contribution
By Pot Drury, Is
Anocostia High School

One of Anacostia's bright young
stars is Ellin Ruth Krauss, Is, a
senior who, by attending summer
school, has been able to finish high
school in four semesters. On numer-
GUS occasions, Ellin has impressed
teachers and classmates alike with
her scientific knowledge. She has
been interested in medicine as a
career since she was 9, and at
present hopes to specialize in bio
chemical research. In her own
words:
II got my first chemistry set at
the age of 7 and decided that
wanted to be scientist. My urge to
study medicine increased as I grew
older. and was stimulated by work.
ing in a hospital as volunteer
nurses aide. When I started doing
research work of my own, and then,
later, started to work in medical
laboratory, knew that I could only
be satisfied doing research. Bio
chemistry is a vast and compar-
atively new field of science In it lie
great possibilities for discovery" 4.
Ellin is working with several prof.
ects, entirely on the side. The one
at present is the susceptibility of
certain strains of rats to various
cancer-producing hydrocarbons. An
other, in the field of microbiology,
is inspecting various forms of pro-
tozoa that grow in hay infusion, and
culturing different varieties of bac-
terra.
Aside from this work, Ellin has
numerous outside interests. Her fa-
vorite school subjects are chemistry,
biology, English, and physics. She
enjoys good classical music and is
an avid reader on all subjects. A
lover OF poetry, she has done some
writing herself. The October, 1914
Evening star., 1946-04-28
Qbe 9unior: Star =
Uncle Rays
Corner
BY Ram on Gofman

No one can tell when horses were
first tanned by men, but it is be-
lieved to have happened near the
end Of the Stone Age. Before that
time wild horses were among the
animals most often killed for food.
In one region of France the bones
of more than 100000 wild horses
have been found, bones which bear
marks Of having been left from
feasts of cave people.
How did men happen to tame
animals which they had hunted
for food? That is something we
have no way of knowing, though
we may guess. Perhaps one day a
man saw a horse grazing nearby.
This man was more daring than his
comrades, both in ideas and in ac-
ton. Stealthily he crept out from
his hiding place toward the horse,
and leaped upon its back before
the animal could get away.
Breaking a Bronco.
Then there must have followed
a scene something like that in a
Wild West show, a bronco trying to
throw off the rider. Very likely
many riders were thrown before
one was able to keep his seat. Per-
haps many men were discouraged
before one, at least, succeeded.
When that one could ride a horse
and go faster than a man could
run it meant that a great thing
had been done.
AS time went on more and more
men learned to use horses for rid
ing. Once a horse was tanned it
could be used as beast Of burden.
This meant that one more kind of
animal had been added to those
which were useful to men when
tanned.
May Have Tanned Colts.
There is another way In which
horses may have been tanned
through finding little colts, and
keeping them as pets. Among some
savage tribes which still exist in
out-of -the-way places, 1t is a custom
to keep various kinds of wild ami
mails as pets. The usual plan is tc
bring home baby animals from the
forest or jungle, and to feed ano
care for them as they grow. Wild
animals, cared for in this way
usually become devoted to thei,
masters.
Perhaps our distant ancestors ir
Europe first tanned animals by rails.
ing young ones.
Among the paintings and carv.
ings made by Stone Age artists ir
Europe are many which show horses
Most, II not all. of these are pic.
lures of wild horses. but few may
have represented tame horses.
Pictures on Bone.
Certain horse pictures were Gu,
on pieces of bone, and were left in
the Mas DAHL cave in France. On
the heads of the horses are lines
which seem to be outlines OF halters
If this is the case, it means that
horses were tanned and used by
men when the pictures were made
Some scientists, however, think
that the lines were not meant tc
represent halters. They believe thai
horses were tanned first by people ir
Asia. Asia may also have been the
first continent where oxen, sheer
and pigs were kept as domestic
animals.
Wherever 1t happened first, the
tanning of the horse marked biz
forward step in the history of the
human race. 1t gave men way o1
moving over the ground more
swiftly than they could run 1t also
provided a faithful and powerful
beast of burden which could be USED
to carry heavy loads from place te
Evening star., 1946-04-28

secretary of the Kaliesps Lesntarakes.
Pow-Wow and plays in the intra-
mural basket ball contests.
In typing, a part of her CONNER
cial course, Kalleope has attained
q speed of 108 words minute.
When she graduates in June she
plans to attend George Washington
University to major in law, her
favorite subject.
One OF Kalleope's favorite recrea-
tions is attending plays. She usually
has a prominent part in the presen-
tations of Anacostia's Dramatic
Club and acts as assistant director,
making up" the actors.
Evening star., 1946-04-28
SUMMER CAMPS.

CAMP EMORY FOR GIRLS. 6-la years. in
hills of Montg. Co., Md. Dramatics rid
ing. swimming. ali camp activities: strone
stan of experienced counselors. Give your
child = vacation in the country. Informa
SHOHOLA-A boys camp in Pennsylvania
1000 IT, alt. Pocono Mts., Greeley. Pa
Boys. IA: well-eouipped cabins. pvt. lake,
horses: ESQ mi Wash; 2. C.: chaperoned
water sports; experienced leaders, cata-
logue. Frank Barger. SIDWELL FRIENDS
SCHOOL 1901 Wis. ave. Wash. 16, D. c.
WO. 0a53 or OIL. $500.
Evening star., 1946-04-28
Safety Circus Talks
By Dick Mansfield

Inspector Dick Mansfield, director
of The Stars school safety program.
and former chief of detectives, is
giving a Safety Circus" series of
chalk talks to pupils of elementary
and junior and senior high schools.
The program is sponsored by The
Junior Star in cooperation with
school authorities of the District
and nearby Maryland and Virginia.
This weeks schedule:
Monday, 9:45 am, Carver; HIS
am, Smothers. Tuesday, 9:45 am,
Crummell and annex at Cook We'd
nesday, 9:45 pm, Bell. Thursday,
9:45 an, Monroe; 11:15 am, Bruce
at Monroe. Friday, o:45 am,
Garrison at Grimke.
Evening star., 1946-04-28
MaryAnd. Virginia
Farm Calendar
MRYLAND.

MRYLAND.
Tuesday, Ffderick - TWenty-flrst
annual meetig of the Frederick
County Dairy, Herd Improvement
Association, 7p.m.. at the United
Brethren Chufh.
Saturday, Oeagerstown - Fred
erick County dange at 1O:3o am.
VIEINIA.
Monday, Berfvlle-Clarke Coun-
ty Junior Fair Committee at 7,3O
pm. at the Courthouse to plan the
annual fair.
Evening star., 1946-04-28

issue Of Hygiea printed her poem,
ITO Young Doctor This same
poem also appeared in last years
National High School Anthology of
Poetry. Parting" written this year,
also has been accepted for this pub
lication.
Other honors that have come her
way include recognition for the
highest scholastic achievement each
semester. She has also won recog-
milton in this years Nationwide
science talent search. She will be
recommended to universities and
colleges throughout the country as
a result of her high standing.
Evening star., 1946-04-28

L e 6 / on Award
for citizenship
and scholarship.
At Anacostia she
is keeping her
high scholastic,
as well as extra
curricular rec
ord. She is vice
pre- S / d en- t of
the DIR m a t ! c
CT lub and an
active member
of the Leaders
Club and Allied
Youth. She Is
olco huein . q q
Evening star., 1946-04-28
Gardening in the Capital Area
Preparation for Flowers in Fall
Should Go Along With Spring Work
By Louise Hendey

ule spring, when there
must be given thoughtful
OF a task seem, - - - ~ - ~
spring the time established plants and
out new plants that bloom
"onTu ao enched with compost before plants
Evening star., 1946-04-28
Girl From Greece
Is Honor Student at
Anacostia High
Prize Contribution
BY Betty EorIy Is.
Anoeostio High School

Kalleope Leontarakes, a native Of
Cerigo, Greece, always has been an
honor student. At Kramer Junior
High she received the American
Evening star., 1946-04-28
Legion
Membership Scars
New High Totals

The American Legion paidup men,
bership passed 2,75O,Oo0 last week
it was announced from national
headquarters, which is 100000
ahead of last year at this time.
The total of posts which have been
chartered, reached 14,209. 1t was
stated Is posts are being chartered
daily.
Members of Sergt. Jasper Post
wishing employment should contact
Ernest Gallegos, North 8242, employ
ment officer.
Volunteers for duty with the
United Nations Organization Serv-
ice Center at the Gales School on
Saturday nights should report to
Clyde B. Dean, Chestnut 2239 or
Executive 4120, Branch 1880.
A meeting of housing officers and
post commanders will be held at
8 pm: Tuesday at the Capital Hous-
ing Authority. Housing officers will
be introduced on how to conduct a
survey through posts of the need
for veterans housing that will 20 to
Expediter Wilson Wyatt's represent
ative for the District. A. E. Cas-
grain is chairman of the District of
Columbia Housing Committee of the
| Legion.
/ The Washington District of Co.
lumbia Legion News, official publica-
ton for the department, is sched-
uled to present its second issue on
May 18. Edited by Lee l.. Garling
James H. Brady and Edwin Groome
the forthcoming issue will carry
stories by two State Governors
and Undersecretary of Commerce
SCHNEIDER.
Evening star., 1946-04-28
CAMP LUPTON

In the Blue RidEe Mountains. For desirable
boys 8 to IA. Unusually fine buildings,
recreations, water sports, horses, tutoring.
30 miles from Washington, d. c. Route II.
Greyhound Bus direct. Directed by STAFF Of
Massanutten Military Academy. Address:
CAMP LUPTON, Box H, Woodstock, Va.
Evening star., 1946-04-28
SUMMER CAMPS.

CAMP MONTROSE-2Oth season: girls 5
to IL yrs: gentle One hour from D. C.
Swimming. riding. etc. Churches near
Season Of 8 weeks. 500; no extras Cata-
loeue. MR.. AND MRS. L. A. RANDALL,
Md
Evening star., 1946-04-28

IT you're by about some
right or benft you think is
coming to god send your query
to me at Tee|Sunday Star. In
close q sel-oddressed, stamped
enpelope t0 d personal reply.
Evening star., 1946-04-28
SUMMER CAMPS.

CAMP-Severn River. near
Annapolis, Md: Boys, TIA; June 90 to
August "a Riding, water sports, all camp
activities. Booklet upon request. Reese L.
Seweil. director. LONGFNLOW SCHOOL
FOR BOYS, OIL. 800, Bethesda. Md.
Evening star., 1946-04-28

Equality-Walter Reed Post and it's
auxiliary held joint installations of
officers. Past Department Comdr.
Jack Holiday installed Comdr
Charles M. Holmes and his staff and
Auxiliary President Aurelia Grim
and her staff were installed by Past
Auxiliary President Marie Anderson.
Evening star., 1946-04-28

All-American Post and its auxil-
larry held joint installations. Past
Department Comdr. Leon B. Lam
bert installed Comdr. Thomas
Murphy and his staff. and Depart
ment President Carter installed
President Mabel Lambert and her
staff.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1946-03-26
ALL RACES RALLY TO
AID OF STRICKEN BOY

SA NANTONIO, Texas, Mar. 26
(ANP)-The humane response of
Latin-Americans, whites and Ne
goes to a radio appeal on behalf of
spinal meningitis victim, Cecil Cir
dy, may save the boys life. Radio
stations KCCR and KMAC, broad
casting intermittent appeals for
500 to have serum flown here from
New York, received the money
through donations in less than two
hours after the first appeal was
made. Broadcasts were made in
Spanish and in English.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1946-03-26
BRITAIN ACTS TO ABOLISH
COLONIAL PUNITIVE MEASURES

LONDON, Mar. 26 (ANP)-An
attempt to set up new social and
economic policy with emphasis on
crime prevention rather than on
punishment is promised with the
British government announcement
that active steps are being taken to
abolish flogging for juveniles in the
colonies and to reduce it for adults.
Undersecretary Of colonies A.
Creech-Jones, who made the an
nouncement, said plans have been
begun for extension of welfare
work, appointment of probation Of
ficers, a new policy toward juvenile
delinquents, establishment of chill
dren's courts, approved schools and
welfare centers.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1946-03-26
FEDERAL GRAND JURY
TO PROBE Tenn. RIOT

WASHINGTON, Mar. 26 (ANP)
Atty. Gen. Clark last week order
ed a federal grand jury investiga-
ton of the recent riots at Columbia,
Tenn, to determine whether civil
rights had been violated. Two per-
sons were killed and a number
wounded when local police officers
invaded the Negro section of Co.
lumbia.
Horace Frierson, U. S. attorney
at Columbia, received a message
from the attorney generals office
stating that the Federal Bureau of
Investigation will cooperate in the
probe.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1946-03-26
RITES FOR HERO OF
Mine DISASTER

PINESVILLE, KY, March 26
(ANP)-Last rites were held here
for Albert Israel bud" Townes,
81, here of the disastrous Kentucky
Straight Creek coal mine explosion
Dec. 26. Townes, an employe of the
mine, scratched directions on the
mine wall which led rescue crews
to barricaded sections of the mine
and saved six lives.
Prior to the rescue, the elderly
miner had made frequent trips for
water for his companions, but each
time had refused any for himself.
One Bell county coal operator
speaking of the deceased said:
"Bud Townes had the blacklist
face in Bell county, but he was the
whitest man who ever lived here"
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1946-03-26

The great majority of Negro vets
have little to offer in the labor mar
ket and in most cities technical and
vocational training are either denied
Negroes outright or the number of
Negroes admitted to training
schools is rigidly limited. All of
these schools are on the approved
list of the Veterans administration.
To the Negro vet the so-called CT
Bill of Rights is like a ghost in the
wind.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1946-03-26
VETERAN CHARGED
With PAY FRAUD

Paul McCorry, of 25 Edison ave-
nue., posted bail of 81, 900 yesterday,
following his arrest for violating
the Seryicemen's Readjustment act
(GI Bill of Rights). He was removed
to Louisville, KY, for trial.
The 25-year-old Negro was held
in Miami county jail, Troy, prior to
posting bail with u. S. Commission
er Charles Ozias. He is accused of
collecting unemployment compensa-
tion while employed in Louisville.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1946-03-26
BUREAU WARNS AGAINST
FAKE statesmen

Beware of spring takers, was the
warning issued yesterday by Miss
Hazel Nolan, manager of the Day.
ton Better Business Bureau.
1T is at this time of year that
fly-by night fertilizer statesmen,
tree trimmers, roofers and peddlers
of all descriptions begin their cam
paign to milk the public" she said.
Miss Nolan explained typical op-
GRAFTON. A fertilizer salesman comes
to your front door. He has lots of
fertilizer for Is cents a sack and he
estimates that 100 sacks will do the
job for your lawn. You have been
trying all winter to get someone to
fertilize your lawn. The salesman
knows this and that's why he is
talking to you.
You figure the cost quickly at
SIS. Sounds good. But he tells you
that his men will do the job. That'll
be little extra, say $40. Still sounds
good, SO you give the salesman the
"go-ahead" sign.
With the aid Of another man, he
fertilizes your lawn. Before he
leaves, he gives you the bill. 1t reads
"for service rendered, $75."
Now what are you going to do !?
You had counted on spending $25.
The salesman threatens suit if you
don't pay. There's only one thing to
do, and that's to pay.
There is no written contract and
no witnesses to the verbal agree
ment. You're licked before you
start.
= Miss Nolan suggests that before
you fall victim to a scheme like this,
check up with the bureau. If it is a
legitimate business, the bureau will
okay it. It only takes few minutes
to check on most of these outfits,
and the bureau service is free.
The daily bulletin. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1942-1946, 1946-03-26
Benjamin Wilson Quits VINO Post

WASHINGTON, Mar. 26 (ANP)
When Benjamin Wilson, Gary,
Ind, lawyer, was asked to take over
minorities group in the War Man
power commission, it was with the
understanding that he would stay
only year. After year and half
in one of the most difficult spots in
the government, which he has
handled masterfully, Wilson an
nounced his resignation as of
March. 20.
Mr.. Wilson leaves with no pres
sure and with the best and most
cordial relations with the entire
staff of the United States Employ
ment Service. The post paid $500
per year and Mr.. Wilson had two
assistants, Lawrence Oxley, an old
hand in the field of labor race rela-
tions, and G. N. T. Gray, former
welfare officer for the postal alli-
ance.
1t is not expected that either will
succeed Wilson, although Gray held
the post as acting chief between the
time of Weaver's resignation and
Wilson's appointment.
In leaving, Wilson expressed his
gratitude toward those who had as
sisted him in the administration of
the office and in attempting to inte-
CRATE Negroes into the setup.
Many complaints against dis
elimination had been brought
through local offices, especially
throughout the south where sepa-
rate offices for white and colored
are maintained. 1t had been charg-
ed that white interviewers refused
to send skilled Negro workers out
on jobs, even during the war emer-
gency when the need was greatest.
During his tenure of office, Mr..
Wilson had requested these cases
reported to him to call attention of
others to the unfairness of the
situation.
He returns to his lucrative prac-
tice in Gary, which has been neg
lect during his emergency service
with the government.