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Evening star., 1946-09-04
D. {. Urged 10 Unite
Behind 6-Year Plan
To Assure PASSAGE

Engineer Commissioner Gordon r.
Young yesterday called upon WASH
lngton residents to unite behind his
six-year plan for the postwar devel-
opment of the city so that the pro-
gram may be presumed through
Congress at the next session.
Emphasizing his plan is of pre-
liminary and tentative" nature, the
Commissioner invited civic groups
and individual leaders to hash it
over" freely before giving final ap-
proval.
Your criticisms and suggestions
as citizens of the Nations Capital
are essential" he told a melting of
the Civltan Club in the Mayflower.
Every one should get together to
concur in development program to
be submitted to Congress. Congress
is not unresponSive to he will of the
District, and sufficient pressure must
be brought to bear on it's members" :"
The Commissioner said he was
surprised upon taking over his post
to learn of "the intensity and con-
tinuity" of complaints directed at
the Commissioners over snortcom-
lngs in public facilities mere.
However, upon investigation, he
said, he found the complaints to
be mot 100 per cent but 500 per
cent justified
Millions of dollars should be
spent op storm sewers alone" he
said. The whole city water supply
is grossly overtaxed, and. functions
only by the grace of God and the
high efficiency of one of the lest
water departments in the country -
The shortcomings, he said, are
not the fault of Congress, or any
individual or department-they are
inevitable"
In five wartime years, Wash
ington grew by more than 250,O0O
persons, the equivalent CT l6 years
normal growth, and the increase
is permanent" he pointed out.
The Commissioner explained that
during the war period there was
no money to spend" on public
improvements and maintenance and
that the District government
couldn't have spent it if it had
been available" because o. Federal
orders to restrict such expenditures.
Evening star., 1946-09-04
Jury Clears BergdoI|
OF Buffers CHARGES
By the Associated prsx<

WEST CHESTER, Pa. Sept. A.
A Chester County grand jury has
cleared Grover Cleveland Bergdoll,
World War I draft dodger, of assault
and battery charges filed against
him by his former butler.
Clements Klein, IS, and his wife
Julia accused Bergdoll of punching
Klein during an argument July 81.
The former butler testified Bergdoll
objected to the size of household
grocery bill, struck him and then
pointed rifle at him.
Bergdoll, who had been free on
$4,000 bail, did not appear yesterday
at the grand jury hearing. His
family moved to Virginia last month.
Evening star., 1946-09-04
Naval Reserve to Name
Divisional Instructors

Two warrant or commissioned
warrant officers will be assigned to
each division of the Organized Naval
Reserve as instructors, Capt. Laur-
ence A. Abercrombie, director of the
Naval Reserve for the Potomac
River Naval Command, announced
today.
The weekly meeting of the Naval
Reservists will be held at 8 p. m
tomorrow in the Administration
Building of the Naval Gun Factory
Evening star., 1946-09-04

EDUCATIONAL.
Evening star., 1946-09-04

recalled the unprovoked murders o1
Maurice Bernstein and John Hall
Knight earlier this year in holdups.
All bandits were captured subse-
quently by police Mr.. Bernstein
was shot down when a pair of COL
ored men held up his drug store at
Eighteenth street and Florida aven-
ue NV, while Mr.. Knight was shot
to death at the outset of a holdup
at the Safeway Store. at First and
M street NV, where he was a clerk
Evening star., 1946-09-04
Col. Booth Addresses
Volunteers of America

Col. Charles B. Booth. national
executive secretary of the volun-
teers of America, addressed men,
bers of the local unit at 924 New
York avenue NV. last night.
He reported the welfare organiza-
ton was preparing to meet the de-
mands of an anticipated increase in
unemployment, and asserted, THE
backlash of social unrest which fol-
Evening star., 1946-09-04
Absentee Vote Bureau
Operated by Democrats

The Democratic National Commit
tees Absentee Voters Bureau at
Fifteenth and I streets NV. opened
officially today. The bureau will be
open> daily from 9 am. to 9 pm.
Persons living away from their
legal residences may register by mail
where the States have made this
permissible. Registration in most
States can be made until 80 days
before the election Is held.
Evening star., 1946-09-04
Fire Prevention Week
Proclaimed by Truman

President Truman declared yes.
terday that fires threaten this veal
to exact a record toll, when he pro,
claimed the week beginning Octobel
6 as Fire Prevention Week.
He called for universal co-opera
tion to make the observance effec-
tive.
Evening star., 1946-09-04
Army Chaplain to Speak

The Rev. Luther D. Schultz, Army
chaplain, will address the Lutheran
Laymen's Fellowship September
meeting at 1890 pm. tomorrow at
the Willard Hotel, according to
Frederick G. Umhau, president.
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13
Silas Greek News

Mr.. and Mrs. Lonnie Bottomley
and little children, who have
been living in Galax, Virginia
for some time, have moved into
the home of Mrs. Bottomley's
father, w. w. Dickson, where
Lonnie will assist in running the
farm this summer.
Mrs. Lois Parsons, of West
Virginia, is spending a few days
with Mrs. Lojean Walton.
Mr.. ". o. Dickson and daugh-
ter, Dorothy, are visiting re-
latives and friends this week in
the Laurel Springs community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Colonel Francis,
who have been living with Mrs.
Francis father and mother, Mr..
and Mrs. J. r. Phipps, and as
sisting in running the farm and
dairy, are moving to- their home
near Crumpler this week.
Rev. w. G.. Eastridge filled his
appointments at both Trinity and
Green's Chapel Methodist chur-
ches Sunday.
Recently there is becoming
quite an interest in this and in
adjacent communities in base
ball. The interest does not sub
side even on Sunday. It looks
like the churches are going to
have to do something to retain
a quorum for business at their
regular sessions.
Rev. and Mrs. J. w. Hunney-
cutt and little children, Midgie
and Patricia, spent Thursday and
Friday with Mrs. Hunneycutt's
parents, Mr. and Mrs: c. M.
Dickson.
Many of our farmers are hav-
ing to put part, and all of their
tobacco land in corn and beans
on account of their tobacco plants
being destroyed by what is known
as blue mold"
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13
Ill. ID. Schedule
Is Announced

The following is the schedule
for the All and home demonstra-
ton club meetings:
Tuesday, June 18, Chestnut Hill
H. d. club will meet at the home
of Mrs. Joe Fierce at 200 p. m.
The demonstration "What To Eat
and How To Serve 1t" will be
given.
Wednesday, June 10, Baldwin
H. D. club will meet at the home
of Mrs. Roger Holman at 200
The demonstration on Making
Bags and Accessories" will be
given.
Thursday, June 20, Silas Greek
H. D. club will meet at the home
of Mrs. Curtis Dickson, at@2:0O
The demonstration will be 'What
To Eat and How To Serve It."
Friday, June 81, Glendale
Springs H. D. club will meet at
the home of Mrs. J. F. Severt at
200. The. demonstration will be
What to Eat and How To Serve
It."
Healing Springs All club picnic
will meet Friday, June 81 at 1000
o'clock at the school to assemble
for picnic hike.
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13
Lansing Defeats
Sparta Ball Team
Also Defeats Green Cove, Va.
16 To II, On Saturday
Evening

The Lansing baseball team won
two games during the week end,
defeating Green Cove, Va, on a
very rough diamond, by a score
Of 1912, on Saturday evening.
Raymond Campbell was on the
mound for Lansing. The Lansing
team was behind eight runs going
into the sixth inning when Pinch
hitter Dale Paisley connected for
two-bagger which started a rail-
ly that netted seven runs.
On Sunday the Lansing boys
played Sparta on the Lansing dia-
mond. 1t was a pitchers duel,
for six innings, between Lefty
Blevins, of Lansing, and Reeves,
of Sparta. No runs were scored
until the top half of the sixth
inning when Paisley repeated his
performance of Saturday with an
other pinch hit-a double to left
field. Before this rally ended,
five runs had crossed the plate.
Sparta rallied in the ninth, but it
fell short and Lansing won by a
score of IA. Blevins gave three
hits and struck out ten. Reeves
gave seven hits and struck out
nine,
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13
CHESTNUT HILL TO
HAVE DECORATION DAY

1t was announced by the Rev.
William C. Crummett, pastor of
the Laurel Springs Circuit Meth
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13
Kama Farmer, "a,
Buried On Sunday

Funeral service for Kama Farm
er, 74-year-old resident of Apple
Grove, who succumbed in the
Ashe Memorial hospital Friday,
was held Sunday at 2 o'clock at
the Sugar Grove church, Sugar
Grove, Va. Interment was in the
Miller cemetery with the Revs.
Iran Miller and Carl Sturgill Off
ciating.
Mr.. Farmer had been in i'll
health for sometime and had been
undergoing treatment in the hos
pital here.
The husband of the late Mrs.
Lille Barlowe Farmer, he is sur
vlved by five children, Mrs.
Blanch Barker, Apple Grove:
Weldon Farmer, Lansing; Wilay
Farmer, of Chesapeake City, Md;
Kenneth and Alfred Farmer, of
sugar Grove, Va.
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13
Obituary
ARMFIELD MCMILLAN

Armfield Mcmillan was born
January 7, 1868 and died April
20, 1916, making his stay on
earth 79 years, 3 months and 13
days. He was the son of Alex
B. Mcmillan and Nancy Reeves
Mcmillan. He was preceded to
the grave by four brothers and
six sisters.
He was married to Tiny Arnold,
daughter of Thomas and Maggie
Arnold, of Laurel Bloomery,
Tenn, on January 3, 1904.
He was a member of the Prim-
tive Baptist church at Senter
for a number of years. He was
a faithful attendant at services,
making a devoted member un-
til death. He so much enjoyed
Tor friends and relatives to visit
him. He was loving husband
and leaves his companion to
mourn his passing. The church
lost a good member. Still our
loss is his eternal gain. Sleep
on dear one, till God wakes you
in his richness there to forever
enjoy all of Heaven.
Written by request,
Ed Davis
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13

Barlow
Volney, Va.-Howard jackson
Scott.
Hemlock-William c.. Davis.
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13

The following boys, who have
reported to the local draft board,
have been honorably discharged
from the service during the. week
of June 5 through June 10:
West Jefferson-Gale G. Lem
ly, Doctor levitt yWiIhaIus
Jefferson-Mont Dishnaan.
Obids-James. Fuiton Parsons.
Todd-Ceorge Howard Wood.
Amy-Wayne, D. Weaver.
Crumpler-Elmer TSegraves.
Trade, Tenn.-Arlyne Joseph
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13
Five Men Tried
In Mayors Court

Five men were tried and sew
eral cases were continued in
Mayors court, Monday, when
Mayor c. o. Parsons presided.
Those tried were Elmer J.
Shepherd, of -Whitetop, charged
with public drunkenness, fined
$25 and costs; Lawrence Miller,
of Obids, public drunkenness, $40
and costs; Roosevelt Miller, of
Horse Creek, public drunken
ness, fined $40 and costs; Dent
Houck, of Baldwin, charged with
driving after license had been re-
voked by court, $40 and costs;
Austin w. Lewis, address un-
known, charged with driving
under the influence of some in
toxicant, fined $50 and costs, ap-
peal taken to Superior court.
Grains saved in the 80 per cent
reduction in brewery allotment
will be used as feed in this coun-
try, releasing wheat for foreign
shipment.
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13
STONE CHAPEL NOW
HAVING BIBLE SCHOOL

The Daily Vacation Bible school
and revival are now underway at
Stone Chapel, and are progress
ing fine, it was announced here
this week. The Bible School at
tendance has gone up every day
and will have its last session on
Saturday morning. The revival
will continue through Sunday
night. DR.. K. ]. Foreman, father
of the pastor of the church, and
Professor of Bible at Davidson
College, has delivered some very
inspiring and helpful sermons.
Everyone is urged to attend these
last meetings.
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13

odist, that on Sunday. June 16,
the annual Decoration Day will
be observed at the Chestnut Hill
Methodist church. The program
will begin at 1000 with a brief
service in the cemetery. At HOO
o'clock the pastor will speak on
the subject, 'The Rainbow Of
Promise as Seen Through Tears" Z"
At 1:3O the Rev. Herbert Cald-
we'll will speak. Rev. Mr.. Crum-
NETT asks that everyone bring a
basket lunch as there will be din
ner on the grounds.
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13
Revival To Begin
At Lansing, Wed.

Revival services will begin at
Lansing next Wednesday, June
10, with Rev. Claude w. Jones
preaching, it was announced this
week. Rev. Mr.. Jones is a well
known evangelist having preach
ed here in the county as we'll as
in North Carolina for sometime.
The revival which is now in
progress at Grassy Creek, will
continue through Sunday, June
IS, Mr.. Jones pointed out.
The public is cordially invited
to attend the services.
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13
HURLEY FINISHES
BASIC TRAINING

Pvt. Robert D. Hurley, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hurley, has
completed his basic training at
7ort Knox, Kentucky, and is now
pending a furlough at home with
is parents.
He will report back to duty at
Fort Lewis, Washington.
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13
STURGILLS WILL
HAVE SINGING SCHOOL

A singing school will begin on
Tuesday night, June 18, at the
Sturgills Baptist church, it was
announced. R. E. Rich will be
in charge of the school.
Everyone is cordially invited to
attend.
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13
Attending NEA
Meeting InColo'

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed M. Anderson
are attending the annual conven-
ton of the National Editorial AS
sociation in Colorado this week.
Mr.. Anderson is chairman of
the legislative committee and the
weekly research bureau for the
organization and will give reports
from these.
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED

Announcement has been made
Of the marriage of Miss Bertha
Marie Woodie, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Monroe Woodie, of West
Jefferson, to Thomas Sheets, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Sheets, of
Lansing, on April 20, at Inde-
pendence, Va. .-..
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13
GRASSY CREEK TO
HAVE SERVICE, SUN

Rev. Winfield Graybeal will
preach on Sunday, June 16, at
HOO a. m. at the Grassy Creek
Baptist church, it was announced
this week. He will be assisted
by the pastor, Rev. M. D. Hart.
The public is cordially invited
to attend
The Skyland post., 1946-06-13
ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Young, of
Rugby, Va, announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, June,
to Bill H. Carper, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. I. R. Carper, of Pulaski. No
date has been set for the we'd
ding as yet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-01
Mrs. Donald Post Heads Committee For Hobby Sho1e,

Mrs. Donald J. Post is general chairman of the hobby show which will be sponsored by the Womens Association of the Second Congre- gational Church at Davenport Hall Friday, April 12 from 3 until 10 o'clock. Tea will be served during the afternoon.
 The public is invited to attend or to exhibit hobbies, which are to be divided into three classiflcati ations, antiques, general hobbies, and cfil- dren's hobbies.
 Assisting Mrs. Post are: Mrs. Frederick B. Webster, co-chairman, Mrs. Anson w. Miner, Mrs. Harold c. Manning, Mrs. Charles A. Man. ming, Mrs. A. Earle Smithies, Mrs. Harry s. Coe, Mrs. Forrest G. Pur- inton and Mrs. Clifford H. Wells.
 Among those who have already arranged to exhibit articles are:
 Mrs. Harry s. Coe, antiques; Mrs. Donald J. Post, early American lamps; Mrs. Anson w. Miner, glass; ware; Miss Cornelia Gibson, n1in1a- ture lamps; Martin Mcdonald, coins; John Post, envelope covers from the Civil War era; Miss Meli- cent Makepeace, quilts; Fred W. Davis, files; Mrs. Harold Wheeler, miniature slippers; Mrs. John viss- cher, scarvingS and ivory; Mrs. Per- " Borden, buttons; Mrs. George Sumpf, miniature vases; Mrs. George Baronian, teaspoons; Miss Grace Collins, dogs; Miss Gladys Delkescamp, bells; Mrs. James 8. Croft, pitchers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-01
By BETTY BLANCHARD

With the turn of spring, the fab- rio shops are suddenly swamped with energetic sewers who have Ill mind anything from a sheer blouse to a three-piece spring suit Pat tern counters are so lined with GUS toners at first glimpse the wary shopper gains the impression at a distance that nylons are being sold over the counter.
 Since the war years, when Wo- men buyers had difficulty obtain ing clothes to fit properly, the dis taft side has taken to the grand old art of sewing their own. Today in the sewing schools of this city busy fingers are fashioning child ren's clothing, spring frocks, and even lingerie. There is also many bright-eyed bride-to-be making her entire trousseau.
 Last night we had an interesting talk with Mrs. Mary Skahan, an old friend of ours, about proper tailoring and dressmaking. Thou sands of Waterbury women will re- member Mrs. Skahan, who served as sewing teacher at the Waterbury Girls club from 1922 until 1942. Hundreds of other Waterbury Tool women employees will recall her skill as a fine needlewomaI1, for it was Ma" Skahan, who mended thou sands of tears, runs, and even put up a hem for the busy employees at the Aurora Street plant where she served as matron during the war years.
 Mrs. Skahan had quite a bit to say about the expert tailoring ot
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-01
Anne PheI1za1
 Wed SatnYday

Miss Anne Theresa Phelan, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Finton J. Phelan of Lexington Avenue was married to William Horton Bodle, son of MT. and Mrs. George Bodle of Middletown, N. Y. on Saturday. The wedding was held at the rec tory of St. Gabriel,S Church, Jack son Heights, L. l., with the Rev. Robert Kenny oficiating at the service.
 The bride was attended by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Joseph J. Phel- an, and the bridegroom had as his best man, Joseph J. Phelan, bro ther of the bride.
 The bride wore a lime shade street length dress with Q grey and rose figure. a large black milan straw hat trimmed with lime flow CTS and veil, black accessories and corsage of camellias.
 Mrs. Phelan wore light blue fi- gured dress, large brimmed black straw hat, black accessories, and a corsage of camellias
 The bride is a graduate of the College of New Rochelle and was graduated as medical illustrator from Columbia University The bridegroom was honorably dis chargd from the Army in Noveiil- Der after three years and ten months of service. The couple will reside in Jackson Heights, L. I. A reception has been planned for the couple tomorrow night at Wav- erly Inn, Cheshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-01
Infinite Care Makes Fine
 Tailoring, SayS Teacher
Democrat Photo.

suits, for such a procedure requires infinite care and especially time in making.
 To give a suit that custom made" look follow the following ad- wise of this expert, who has super vised such work for many years:
 Proper Material
 Select firm, heavy materia. such as tweed, mems wear worsted covert, or. gabardine. Wool crepe and other soft, dressy materials are not suitable for a tailored suit. Fol a first" suit, choose a plain colol fabric, rather than stripe or plait that will need matching.
 Be sure the material is thorough ly preshrunk before cutting into it If it is not labeled preshrunk, have it shrunk at the store or tailor shop. Or shrink it at home by lay ing the material out flat and straight on the ironing board, and pressing with a steam iron or a damp cloth and ordinary iron.
 EXpcrC CutCAHB
 Before cutting into the suit ma terial, test the fit of 5he pattern by making a trial packet of mus lin or some old material. Pin shoulder pads in place if the pat tern calls for them. Then put on the trial jacket, preferably over blouse, and alter it to fit. Make the same changes in the pattern as were made on the muslin model or cut by the fitted model instead of the pattern.
 Careful pressing at every step makes it easier to put a suit to- gether correctly. As each seam, dart, or fold is stitched, press it thoroughly before crossing it with another seam or fold. When the suit is finished, good final press ing will give it that tailored look. A few simple pressing aids, such as a tailor's ham, a sleeve press pad, and a collar press pad will make for a better job. These tools can be made at home at little cost.
 Since the cottons being sold today are not yet of pre-war quality, Mrs. 'Skahan also advises preshrinking before cutting.
 There are too cardinal rules for successful dressnaking or tailoring which must be observed at all times, she further points out.
 Study Pattern
 Study the pattern before cutting and be sure to use every mark and direction on it. Dart, folds, and tucks as indicated are important tc the perfection of the finished gar ment.
 Mrs. Skahan further considers baSting very important with the pressing of seams running 8 close second. Armholes and neck should always be fitted before attaching collar or inserting sleeve.
 Careful and expert finishing, Mrs SSahan points out, really removes the completed garment from that home made" look realm. When this stage has been reached, the former sewing teacher again cau- tions: Don't rush..
 Though a mistake can usually be carefully camouflaged on the basic work, it is rare that poorly made button-hole or an ill-fitting collar can be successfully rectified.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-01

o'clock at St. Johns Episcopal Church. A special musical program was presented by Miles "A Martin, organist.
 The bride, given in marriage by her stepfather, Earl Thompson, wore a white wool dress fashioned with a sweetheart neckline, cap sleeves and full skirt, 8 white hat with black and white accessories and a corsage of white orchids.
 Mrs. Francis Cole, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She was attired in an aqua dresSmakel suit with black and white access ories and a corsage of white roses
 A wedding dinner was held at the Melody Lane for members of the immediate families. Mrs. Thompson received in a grey and white print dress with black and white access orieS and a corsage Of garden1as' Mrs. Duley wore an aqua dress with black accessories and a corsage of gardenias.
 The couple left on a wedding trip to an unannounced destination. The bride wore a grey gabardine suit with black accessories and a white corsage. Upon their return they will reside at 972 West Main Street.
 MT. Duley was honorably dis charged from the Army in July af- ter serving for three years withSthe lO2nd Infantry Division in the Pa cific theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-01
AIun1nae WiU
 Meet in June

The International Federation of
 Catholic Alumnae will hold an open meeting on June ? at Notre Dame
 Academy, it was announced yester- day at a meeting of the chapter in The Elton.
 Mrs. Timothy Lynch, president, of this city, presided at the meeting which was attended by representa- tives from six Catholic schools and colleges. Representatives were pres ent from St. Joseph's College and Mount St. Joseph's Academy, Hart ford: Laurelton Hall, Milford; AL bertus Magnus College, New Haven; Notre Dame Academy and Water bury Catholic High School, this city
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-01
WEDDINGS FEATURES
Pageant W'ilI
 HighHght State Clubs COnUentiOn

The Connecticut State Federation of women's Clubs, Inc, of which Mrs. Elliott I. Petersen, of Green wich, is president, will meet for it's Spring convention May 21, 22. and 23, in the Hotel Taft, New Haven. There will be meetings of the exe- cutive board and the presidents council May 21 at Il followed by luncheon. Mrs. c. Whitfield Gowrie, of New London, formerly of New Haven, 3rd vice president, is chair man of the convention.
 A pageant. Their Gifts Our Heritage whitten and directed by Miss A. Loretta Plumley will be presented May 22 with the state federation chorus assisting. Mrs. William R. Bowes of the Bristol Woman's Club, is chairman of the international exhibit, which will be a supplement to the pageant.
 The first meeting of the conven- tion will be called to order by the president May 21 at 1:30. Reports of standing committees, musical enter tertainment, and outstanding spea- kers, to be announced later, will be on the agenda of the convention.