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Evening star., 1946-03-30
Mountain Twins Held
As Army Deserters
Speeiol Dispatch TO The stor

MARTINSBURG, w. Va, Mar.
0.-Nineteen-year-old twin brothers
who had been drafted together and
served together in the Army were
arrested together in the mountains
west of here yesterday after alleged
ly deserting from Camp Robinson
In Arkansas.
The youths, Raymond M. and Roy
M. Riggs, were quoted by George
Walker of the Department of JUS
tice, as admitting they had been
hiding out after going "over the
hill" last October.
They came home, it was said, upon
learning that their father, Gilbert
Lee Riggs, had returned to the for
mer family residence in the noun
tains. The two were found after
military police and local officers had
secured the county for several weeks.
The elder Riggs, it was said, de-
MED knowledge of the boys where
abouts, but was trailed in his auto
mobile to his home, where the fugi-
tives were surprised.
Evening star., 1946-03-30

Robert N. Young, U. S. A., and Rear
Admiral Ferdinand Reichmuth.
ALI county Offices were to close
at noon. Parking is prohibited on
both sides of Wilson boulevard.
Army and Navy bands, high school
cadets, veterans organizations, State
Guards, Boy and Girl Scouts, and
Red Cross units will take part in the
parade.
An 80-foot rubber dragon and a
number of huge balloons were fea-
lures expected to bring gasps Il
wonder and Joy at least from the
juvenile spectators.
Grand marshal of the parade will
be 1t. Comdr. Conrad H. Reid,
u. S. N. r., chairman of the Me-
mortal Fund campaign.
Construction Of the memorial is
scheduled to begin in the fall If the
goal is attained next month.
Evening star., 1946-03-30
~ the Assoeiotsd Press

RICHMOND, Va, Mar. 30.-On
the grounds that Capitol Square is
part of the Commonwealth Of
Virginia and not the City of Rich
mond, State Senator A. E. s. Steph-
ems Of Isle OF Wight County, and
w. T. Clark, reading clerk in the
House of Delegates, have asked dis
missal of damage suits in the sum of
$25, 900 each, brought against them
by Howard H. Carwile, Richmond
attorney.
Through counsel, the defendants
yesterday filed pleas of abatement
in Law and Equity Court, asking
Judge Willis D. Miller to dismiss the
suits for want Of Jurisdiction "since
the supposed cause of action did
Evening star., 1946-03-30
Pyles Waive HEARING
In Sloyinq of Woman

Counsel for William Pyles, 2l-
year-old former sailor. charged with
murder of Mrs. Pearl Royce, 40,
Glen Echo (Md) mother of nine,
Yesterday waived preliminary hear
ing in Bethesda Police Court.
Former Judge Harold C. Smith,
representing Pyles, also announced
that he may waive indictment by
the grand jury in favor of having
the case submitted directly to the
Circuit Court on the "oath and af-
f1rmation" of States Attorney JOS
eph B. Simpson, jr.
Mr.. Simpson said this was pos
sible under new Maryland laws gov
erning felonies when requested by
the defense.
Evening star., 1946-03-30

nationalities. She promptly an
swered In the negative.
Artists are human beings and
are as responsible for their acts as
any one else" she commented.
With USO Tour.
Miss Solovieff has made two trips
to Europe, the more enjoyable being
last years USO tour, when she was
reunited with her husband, William
Reuben. He was then a first lieu
tenant of infantry, stationed in
Paris.
Not a musician, Mr.. Reuben, said
ne found marriage to a violinist
most satisfactory.
TT gives me a chance to hear
Bach" he said. indicating he has
not found the composers works
often on concert programs in this
country.
Evening star., 1946-03-30
Legion of Mary Branch
To Mark Anniversary

The 25th anniversary of the
founding of the Legion of Mary will
be, marked by the Washington
branch of the organization at pm.
tomorrow at ceremony at the
Shrine of the Immaculate Concep-
ton, Catholic University. The Rev.
James Mark Egan of the Dominican
Order of Preachers will deliver the
sermon.
Officials said that all members,
active and auxiliary, are invited to
attend tomorrow's ceremony. The
legion was founded in 1921 at Dub
lin, ireland.
Evening star., 1946-03-30
Man Accused in Attack
On Girl Pleads Insanity

Louis V. May, 27-year -old WASH
ington restaurant worker who w12
be tried Tuesday in Montgomery
County Circuit Court at Rockville
on charges of criminal assault, h&
entered plea of insanity after ex-
animation by alienists yesterday in
Rockville Jail.
May, a Brookmont (Md.) resident,
was accused in the attack on Glens
Echo girl when she alighted from Q
Cabin John street car January u.
Evening star., 1946-03-30
Newsmun Covers Beot'
From Jail in Manila
By the Assoeioted Press

MANILA, Mar. 30.-Benito SAX
dalan, veteran Manila Post reporter
jailed because he refused to reveal
the source of a story, is continuing
to cover his courthouse beat while
in custody.
Enjoying relative freedom within
the Supreme Court premises, he is
accompanied by two baliffs while
covering his news run. Other
Manila newsmen bring him cigars,
newspapers and magazines.
He received a two-day sentence
yesterday from Justice Gregorio
Perfecto, who held him in contempt
OF court after he refused to tell the
source of story regarding con-
tempt proceedings against Judge
Antonio Quirino of Peoples Court
Evening star., 1946-03-30
Lost Week En1d''
Viewer Plunges
from Balcony

HAGERSTOWN, Md, Mar 80 (P)
A man who leaped or fell over a
balcony rail, and a woman on whom
he landed in the orchestra section
were injured during the showing
Of film at the Maryland Theater
Patrolman Donald Smith said today
Both were taken to Washington
County Hospital. The mans con-
dition was described as serious, but
the extent of injuries suffered by
the woman, Mrs. Julia Everline, has
not been determined
The man: R. E. Morning.
The time: Yesterday afternoon.
The film: The Lost Week Emo.
Evening star., 1946-03-30
Brish to Become Head
Of Kent County Schools

William M. Brish, 80, for three
years assistant superintendent OF
schools in Prince Georges County
will become superintendent oi
schools in Kent County, Md, on
August l, it was announced yester-
day.
Mr.. Brish, who taught school for
Is years in his home town of Fred
erick before moving to Upper Marl-
boro, will succeed Louis C. Robin
son, who is retiring after "a years
service.
c. Gardner Shugart, superintend-
ent of Prince Georges County
schools, said no plans have been
made for Mr.. BriSh's successor.
Evening star., 1946-03-30
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Budget Raised Is Pct.
In Prince GEORGES,
Tax Rate Unchanged

A 1916 budget increase of $525, 5,813
almost Is per cent-without in
creasing the tax rates, was approved
by the Prince Georges County Com
nlissioners yesterday.
The new budget calls for 50 ,593, ,603,
but funds accumulated as surpluses
from 1945 savings permit the tax
rate to remain at $1.55 per 500
valuation, the same level as last
year.
This tax rate also includes 2-cent
increase for the purchase of an
established mobile memorial library
system. This will permit State aid
to be obtained for the project, the
commissioners announced.
Included in the budget is $1,491,-
300 for the county school system,
an increase of $378,400 over last
year and the largest single increase
in the budget.
A 5000 annual salary boost for
teachers and other personnel of the
Education Department, as requested
by Parent-Teacher Associations and
other civic groups, also was approved.
Higher Rate Avoided.
William A. Carson, president of
the five-man board of commissioners,
said original demands for the ex-
penses of county operations would
have meant tax rate of $252 per
500 valuation.
THE commissioners, realizing the
high cost of living as we'll as other
expenses upon which the average
owner of home had to meet, such
as repairs, felt they had to keep the
tax rate as low as possible" he ex-
planned.
He said every available fund was
used, besides cutting the budget
where possible, to keep the low rate.
County Aided Materially.
Commissioner Carson said addi-
tional revenues on public utilities
for the coming year also were an
ticipated to reduce the 1916 budget.
He said, "the board feels in the
signing of this levy that the county
has. been aided materially along
the right lines"
Among the amounts approved
were sl75,000 for the police depart
menU, an increase of $4,000;
S21 $40, the amount requested for
operation of 80 recreation centers
under the county summer recrea-
ton program; $35 900 for the health
department; $4,000 for the Prince
Georges County General Hospital;
$4,000 for operation of the two fire
control centers, an increase of
$4,000; $4,000 for rat control and
eradication; $35 300 for bonuses for
cosnty employees; $3,700 for animal
disease control and eradication;
$13,863 for the welfare department;
$4,000 for the county engineer;
S49, ,436 for general public assistance,
and $27 ,665 for the library system,
Evening star., 1946-03-30
Race Relations Program
Series Opens Tomorrow

The first of a series of Sunday
night programs devoted to race re-
lions will be held tomorrow night
er the sponsorship of the Insti-
t. on Race Relations. on Station
WWDC. 1t will be held from 11:30
to midnight
The Rev. A. Powell Davies, min
lister of All Souls Church, will speak
on Religion, Common Sense and
the Race Question and Joseph F
Albright, liaison officer cf the Vet
Grams Administration, will speak on
veterans the Race Question. >
There will also be a musical pro-
gram. Tomlinson D. Todd, institute
president, will explain the purposes
of the organization.
Evening star., 1946-03-30
Forum Meeting Called

Col. West A. Hamilton, Mrs. Ge-
neva Valentine and Roy Garvin will
speak on "The Effect of the War on
the Economic Life of the Negro
from S to pm. tomorrow at the
Phyllis Wheatley YWCA Annex,
1719 Thirteenth street. NV. The
meeting will be under the auspices
Of the New World Forum Committee.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-12-23
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If fJhee ~;
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x WllLIArt j. MURDOCH 9;~Se>0

&C and so we'll have to do
everything possible to keep little
Randolph from learning the truth,
Mrs. Hobson announced with prim
vehemence to her husband. After
all, what's Christmas without Santa
Claus?"
"Golly Neds!" Charles exclaimed,
borrowing Butch's favorite express
sion. 81 didn't think any kids be-
lieved in the old boy nowadays.
And Butch, of all kidsl He's so
manly"
Randolph isn't just any kid, he's
my nephew" Helen Hobson replied
tartly. Her only sister was now in
dulging in prolonged hospital rest.
Randolph is our responsibility for
the time being and we simply must
give him the finest Christmas possi-
BILE. Manly or not, he's still a little
boy and, Charles" she finished
grandly, 1--WE must protect his faith
in Santa Clausl"
The next afternoon Helen proudly
took her place among the fond par
ents who watched their children eau
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-12-23
YuIe Cards Chosen
On Scientific Basis

A bright high school girl has
worked cut a scheme for choosing
Christmas cards that really seem
to fit the recipient. First she figures
out the pet likes and hobbies of the
people on her list, and puts them
down opposite their names - this
way:
Auntie Agatha - kittens.
Johnny - ice skating.
This sort of gives her an idea Of
what kind of pictorial matter they'd
like to see on their Christmas cards.
Then for the extra special people like
Mummie and Dad, and her brother
in the Army, and her sister, and the
nice pastor of her church, she under.
lines their names a couple of times
which means that they get Christ
mas cards that say right on them
MERRY Christmas to Mother and
Dad" ''Hi Sis, It's Christmas" OF
Christmas Greetings to My Pastor. 7"
Then she looks for cards that will
express her own personality, just
as if she had written the verses her.
self. She thinks it's lots of fun read.
ing through the cards, then sudden
like coming on one that's 1T. FoI
example, she said that no matter
how darling a card she saw with
kittens, she wouldn't send it to Auntie
Agatha unless the verse sounded al
If she herself had written it.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-12-23

The trees comprising the mile long
Avenue of Christmas Trees in Alta
dena, Calf. are descendants Of the
Deodar Cedars of India which grow
upon the slopes of the Hinalayas.
While travelling in India in 1882,
Capt. Frederick j. Woodbury. gath
cred the seeds which he planted lat
er on his ranch in California. When
the seedlings were about two feet
tall, the captains sons transplanted
them to line the wire driveway lead
ing to the ranch residence.
The once private driveway at the
foot of the Sierra mountains is now
busy public thoroughfare and Cap
tain Woodbury's seedlings, --lumi-
mated each year at Christmas, at
tract thousands of visitors annually.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1946-12-23


tiously approach the bearded, red
robed figure seated on white throne
In Kerbinger's toy department. She
nearly cried when Butch, wide grin
on his round face, marched straight
up to Santa Claus and engaged him
in earnest conversation. did you
tell Santa what you wanted?" she
asked in a tremulous voice when
Butch rejoined her.
The boy smiled up at her, and
Mrs. Hobson's heart nearly melted
from the warmth in his black eyes.
''Sure I did, Aunt Helen." and he
recomted the long list.
'These children around here are
so sophisticated" she told Charles
that evening. I'm afraid one of
them will talk about Christmas and
Santa Claus and ruin everything"
Charles rubbed his head. "Chil-
dren will chatter, Helen," he re-
minded her. "You can't change
Butch into clam overnight.
"If Randolph doesn't discuss San
ia Claus with his friends, he won't
learn the truth" Helen explained
with jubilant impatience.
''It might work, at that" Charles
admitted doubtfully.
It was with misgiving, therefore,
that Charles, on a Saturday after
noon when Helen was downtown,
heard Butch and a playmate venture
a few words on the approaching Yule-
tide. Charles was reclining on the
couch near the bay window and
could plainly hear the words through
the glass. did you see that ma
chine gun in Kerbinger's toyland?"
Butch's companion asked.
"You mean the one over near San
ia CLAUSE" Butch parried. Sure,
saw it. 1t was SWELL"
Santa Claus! Charles held his
breath as he heard Butch's play.
mate laugh. THAT Santa Claus"
the boy giggled. What a clown!
How can they expect guy to be.
lieve in Santa Claus? AS if there
could be any such thing!"
Charles scrambled for the front
door. Poor Butch-the poor kid
and just a few days before Christ.
mas, too. Charles jerked the door
open and bounded to the porch.
"Butch!"
Eyes, Uncle Charles" came the
slow reply, and Butch peered around
the corner of the house. His dark
eyes were solemn. Gone was his
familiar smile.
"Aw, Butch" Charles mumbled,
stumbling down the porch steps to
meet the boy. Butch, 1 wish this
hadn't happened. don't know what
to say" his voice threatened to
break, and he stopped.
Butch looked at the ground for a
moment, then raised his eyes. "Pm
sorry too, Uncle George" he said.
ST forgot I was so close to the
house. / didn't want you and Aunt
Helen to know"
Charles brain thumped as II he
had received blow between the
eyes from the hoot of one Of jolly
old St. Nick's reindeer. ''Wh-what's
that, Butch?"
why, I didn't want you and Aunt
Helen to know about me and Santa
Claus" Butch went on in serious
vein. "I was sure you could take it,
Unk, but Aunt Helen-aw. Shucks,
I've been having a great time with
her, Uncle George. She gets a big
kick out Of me acting as if I believe
In Santa Claus, SO don't tell her ths
truth. Golly Neds, don't want to
spoil her Christmasl"
Released by Western Newspaper Union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-24
AMxiliGyy Holds
 Annual Banquet

The annual banquet of Ladies Auxiliary, Canton T, R Martin, LOOP, was held recently in Odd Fellows Hall. Mrs. Francis Owens and Mrs. Martha Cady were tn charge of decorations.
 The table was decorated wtth Christmas greens and a sled drawn reindeer and laden with gifts was the centerpiece. Candles ana miniature angels and carolors were at each place and each person was presented with Q miniature sled.
 santa Claus fn Many Lands" was the theme of the program which followed. The narrator, Mrs. Joseph Willamet, introduced the children who were costumed 10 rep resent the following countries: Thomas Thompson, America; David Israel Hindustan; Earla kurtz, Germany; Barbara Thompson, Rus sia; Harriet Kurtz, China, Mrs. Theodore Kurtz represented India. Earla Kurtz also peSented Q piano solo and Harriet Kurtz, Q dance. The program was completed hy group singing of Christmas carols with Mrs. Mabel Clark as accom- panist. santa Claus, in the person Of George Hill, distributed gifts.
 Mrs. William Wood presided at the business meeting which pre- ceded the party at which time t was announced that installation of officers will be held Jan. l6 with Mrs. Lillian Johnson as installing officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-24
Party Held Last Night

More than 90 youngsters gathered around a large Christmas tree for the annual party at Chase Park House yesterday afternoon with Miss Anne BOwey, assistant super visor at the house in charge. Mrs. Julia Pickett, Mrs. Mary Shehan and Robert coyle assisted.
 The program included entertain ment by the youngsters, Singing ci Christmas carols around a decora- ted tree, and distribution of sweet' by Santa Claus. Miss Bowey sc. companied the vocalists.
 Recitations were given by Nil chael Trave and Betty Gilligan Vocal selections were given by An thony Izzi, Rose Pugliese, Dors Cooney, Brenda Heffernan. Elains Martinelli. Margaret Johnson, Mar. ion Green, Betty Yurkowsky and lisa Rothman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-24
Freshmen Plan Holiday Dance

Plans have been completed for the holiday dance to be held by five college freshmen on Monday in the County Club of Waterbury.
 Approximately 226 invitations have been issued by Miss Justine whittemore Upson, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Charles If. Upson, Jr, "upson Downs", Middiebury, Miss Jane Jackson, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Seymour Scott Jackson, wa- tertown, Miss Terry Munger, daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Robert l.. Nun. ger, Second Avenue and Miss Mar jorie Canfield and Miss Betty-Anne 0illett, daughters of Mir. and Mrs. oWoster Garfield, Woodbury.
 Miss Upson and Miss Jackson are students at Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxviiie, V. r.: Miss Munger is enrolled at Connecticut College, New London, Miss Can- leld ct Smith College, Northafnp- ton, Mass, and Miss oiilett at Bennington College, Bennington,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-24
my mKrTY ml.ANrllAMn

Twas two nights before ChrlslA mas. and Q horde of shoppers, who had put off that xulelloe shopping trip tof many e week descended updm Waterbury stores, hoping against hope that a few choice gifts remained for dllAtory shoppers.
 AS ls to be expected each year in thA few remaining hours before Christ1nas, more men appeared last night along shoppers row than previously and dug deep in their pockets because stocks were we'll picked over and the only expensive gifts remained. But it has 90 lufg been the practice for most men to wait until the eleventh hour to do their shopping. they never emit a complaint. The late shopping practice Is perennial and they are not aware less expensive gifts can be obtained if purchased earlier in the season, .
 Far surpasslng Frank slnatra In popularity these days is the ne- whickered, iovial gentleman at one of the focal department stores Weary parents laden with bundles, waited a long time yesterday, so that their pop-eyed offsprings might have word with santa Claus.
 AS the dinner hour approached, and mothers began to worry about daddy awaiting his evening meal, they promised the youngsters the world with a fence around 1t If they would forego the pleasure Of chat ting with Santa. But the kiuules were adamant. Santa must know ali the gifts they expected, or how could they anticipate finding them under the Christmas tree. A letter would do. one mother explained. :.
 No letter." said the youngster,
 evidently aware the mails are crowded these days. "Tts too late' He won't get it." .
 The serpentine lines moved at snail's pace. But the long walt was we'll worth the effort. once ar rived in the booth, and beamins with adoring eyes upon tneir lool, there wasn't naughty boy or girl in the entire line, according 70 their stories, and they promised solemnly to be very, very good TOT evermore.
 The precocity of the American child swells his parents with priue' but at Christmas time 1t is no JOY Parents who hoped to accomplish 2 little secret shopping on their trlp downward to see Santa were nav ing a peek of trouble. -
 A red purse appealed to. olue- eyed lass who could hardly reach the counter. "All right" said her mother. "I1l tell the girl to order it from Santa, A quick transac- ton transpired, and the purse was slipped briskly into a big shopplne bag above the counter. Give me the purse now please Mommie'" !" saiu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-24

Mrs Albert cufIon and son Rob- ert of Floyd Street viii spend ths holidays with her sister, Mrs. Gylver Arfenati1t of New Bedford, T0eT will also visit in Boston,
 Miss Lois Stone, daughter 0f MT. and Mrs, Raymond r, Stone N Columbia Blvd, q freshman at New Rochelle College, is spending the holidays with her parents.
 Miss Helen Popovich and Mrs, Anne gOnderrnaf1, students at Iowa University, are spending the Christ mas vacation with their mother, Mrs. Mary PopOySch 0f Oakvflle.
 Miss Ada Mary o'ConneiI, datgh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas F, O'ConneiI Of Marlboro, student at the College Of New Rochelle, N. Y., will spend the holidays with her parents.
 Miss Jewel Mary Renna, a student ct tine College of New Rochelle, daughter Of MF. and Mrs. Michael c. Renna Of East Main Street will spend the holidays with her paS- ents.
 Miss Jean Buckley, daughter os Mrs. William Buckley Of WilOW Street, Q student at the College Of Saint Elizabeth viii spend the holidays with her mother,
 Miss Mary Bergln, daughter Of Mrs. Mary r, Bergin Of Holmes Avenue, c freshman at the College of Saint Elizabeth, viii spend the holidays with her mother,
 Miss Shirley Roman, q freshman ct Teachers College is spending Christmas with her parents, Mir, and Mrs. James Roman Of PefnbeFtOn Street.
 Holiday guests Of Mir, and MEs John Zorn, Auburn Avenue, viii be Mrs, Anthony TtlOne, MY, ard Mrs Henry Peterson, Miss Marion Peter soFl, Miss Helen Peterson, and Robert and Kenneth Ehjers, all os Hollis, l.. I.
 Mrs. William Gteck, IT,, of HiIl- side Avenue, has with her over the holidays her daughters, YvOnne, 8 drama student at the Edith BectOn Studios, MIG, and CaFIOtta, . Freshman at Sarah Lawrence Col Iege, BEonxviiie, NY. William Morrison, IT,, son Of Mr, and Mrs. William Morrison, WtlI spend tine holidays with his parents. He is sophomore st Yale Uniyer- sity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-24
Yule Myth Causes Modern Parents Peck of Troubles

the tiny glrl. "nut i haven't got lt. I only Utdefed lt.s explained u1e startled parent, "You've evt the purse and i want lk," HAld the younesler dolng Q version Of the AhAR.
 Before . large toy shop stood . young couple, theIr arms filled with klddles. dellbefatlnK tlpBn d choice. "f think we should eet the w4a-g4o-n instead Of the tur~u@eak, don't yous" asked the mother The father nodded assent.
 Just as they were stepping into the store, the yOunRsteF yelped in a ltlla voice, af dnnt want the wagon. want the truck" {.
 "Oh, whats the using oE trying" said the father llnpatIently. "The kids today aren't like they used to nA.