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Evening star., 1947-01-15
Martin Awaits GAO
Report on Indicated
Shortage Of $4,000

An indicated shortage Of $121 900
in accounts of the House sergeant
at arms Office will be detailed in
formal report by the General Ac-
counting Office before the end of
this week and referred by Speaker
Martin to the Justice Department
for further investigation, Repub-
lcan House officials said today.
They said they did not know what
might be done about making up the
reported shortage. They declared
nothing of that kind could be con-
sidered until all members are eff
GENTLY acquainted with the extent
of the shortage and the individual
responsibility for it.
1t was recalled that in somewhat
similar situation many years ago,
Congress voted special appropria-
ton to cover shortage. A promi-
nent Republican member expressed
doubt that COP members would
agree to a pro rata assessment if
funds cannot be recovered from for
mer officials or employees found re-
sponSible. A Democratic leader de-
clared he knew of no plan among
individual Democrats to raise money
for that purpose.
Audit Still I'm Progress.
An oral preliminary report by
Controller General Lindsay C. War
ren to Speaker Martin late yester-
day was in line with earlier rumors
at the Capitol that GAO account
ants had found shortage of at
least $4,000 in the banking de-
partment of the Office of the SER
geant at arms, dating back as far as
1924, during the tenure of Kenneth
Romney as sergeant at arms and
previously as cashier.
Speaker Martin declined to dis
close details of the audit, which is
still IN progress. He repeated pre-
vious statement that the matter pre-
sumably would be turned over to the
Justice Department but that he
would make no decision on such ac-
ton until the audit is finished.
Office Is Closed.
The sergeant at arms banking Of
flee has been closed since January 6.
Republican House members, at con-
ference this week, were told that evi-
dence of a $121O shortage was
found, but they were given no fur
ther information, party leaders said.
They were informed that completion
Of the audit was being delayed by
slowness of members in submitting
statements of their salary balances
to the GAO auditors so that the data
could be checked against records in
the Office.
Present plans, according to COP
spokesmen, call for completion of
the audit within a few days and is
suance of the GAO report by Fri
day or Saturday. Speaker Martin,
however, gave no indication how
soon he will make the report avail
able.
Evening star., 1947-01-15
James H. Dawes, S6, Dies;
Pennsylvania Engineer
By the Associated Press

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 15.-James
H. Dawes, 86, noted engineer, who
had a leading. role in construction
of water plants, electric plants and
railroad facilities on the Eastern
seaboard, died yesterday at his
home here. IT,"
Mr.. Dawes was superintendent of
the American Pipe & Construction
Co. for more than 80 years. That
firm built the greater part OF the
water system of suburban Phila-
delphia, the original Pennsylvania
Railroad water system from the
Eastern Coast to indianapolis and
other similar developments.
Former president of the New York
State Dredging Corp, Mr.. Dawes
was a member of the Union League,
the Lotus Club of New York and
the st. Andrews Society OF Charles
ton, S. c.
His widow, two sisters and a son
and daughter survive.
Evening star., 1947-01-15
Agreement
Continued From First Page

defense by Norway and the Soviet
Union"
According to information supplied
this Government, Mr.. McDermott
added, there have been various ex-
ploratory conversations between the
Soviet and Norwegian governments
but nothing which could be called
negotiations.
He pointed out that the Norwegian
government had made clear in its
January statement regarding these
discussions that any revision of the
1920 Spitsbergen treaty would have
to be made by all parties to the
treaty except those which had beer
with Germany during the war.
Evening star., 1947-01-15

kets and bags on the steps only at
night. Justice Department officials
became used to them and grew ac-
customed to exchanging good
mornings" with the pair.
Got Advance Notice.
Mr.. AFFORD said he would "call
upon the American people to dc
everything in their power to STOP
militarism and conscription" AND
obtain the release of the 1,244 Sc
lective Service prisoners who re-
main in prison.
The end of the picketing was not
unexpected, Mr. AFFORD explained
Yesterday Attorney General Clark
as he was going home in the eve
ming, told them the last hunger
striker would be out in few days
Both men said their relations
with Mr.. Clark were pleasant. How
ever he was not in his Office to bid
them goodby, since he was appear
ing before the Supreme Court.
During their four-month stay, the
two said they were financed by con-
tributions from sympathizers, from
friends" and from peace organiza-
tions which have been working IN
behalf of conscientious objectors.
Both men said they were pleased
with President Truman's recent ap-
pointment of former Justice Over
J. Roberts as head Of the Amnesty
Board, which will review cases Of
all selective service prisoners.
Evening star., 1947-01-15

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today as the American delegate. He
was officially welcomed by the Coun-
Gil and in return he said he felt a
sense of deep responsibility" in his
new task.
AS the Council met informed quar-
ters said Mr.. Austin was ready to
propose that the Council set Feb
ruary as a deadline for the be-
ginning of discussions on specific
atomic control measures.
Opposes Unnecessary Delay.
Mr.. Austin was said to have been
motivated by a desire to make sure
there was no unnecessary delay in
considering the atomic control pro-
posals submitted to the Council
December 81 by the Atomic Energy
Commission. At the same time, ii
was said, he wanted to give all dele
gates plenty of time to consult their
Evening star., 1947-01-15
u. NJ.

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Evening star., 1947-01-15
Gunman Robs Store Of $500
While Clerks Lie on Floor

An armed robber escaped with
$500 from the Barrel House Liquor
Store, 1341 Fourteenth street NV,
last night after forcing three men
in the store to lie on the floor while
he emptied the cash register.
Alexander Stark. proprietor of the
store, said he and two clerks were
preparing to close at $50 pm. when
the man, about AZ years old, entered
the shop. Brandishing a revolver,
the robber ordered them to lie down
Police said the gunman escaped on
foot after emptying the till. The
two clerks are Tommy Burke and
Milton Kohn.
Evening star., 1947-01-15
J. B. SIee, Designer
.Of BROOKLYN Center, Dies

NEW YORK, Jan. 15.-John Bay
Slee, II. who designed Brooklyn S
proposed civic center and took a
leading role in efforts to rehabili-
tate slum sections, died yesterday.
A native of Aberdeen, Md, Mr..
Slee was associate designer in 1887
of the Business Administration
Building of the New York Worlds
Fair.
Evening star., 1947-01-15


The long vigil of two men who
have been camping on the doorsteps
of the Justice Department since
September 10 asking for the release
of seven imprisoned conscientious
objectors ended yesterday.
Roger w. AFFORD, &c, and Dick
Suzuki, 80, packed their sleeping
bags and other belongings and left
the steps at Tenth and Constitution
avenue NV. at $3.50 pm.
A few minutes before, they had
received a telegram from Igal Rood
enko from the Sandstone Federal
Prison, the last of the seven prison
Iers, who were on a hunger strike
saying he had been "evicted."
Mission Completed.
"That completes our mission" Mr.
AFFORD said.
Mr.. AFFORD said he planned to go
to Chicago to see his parents and
then plan what he was going to dc
next. Both he and Suzuki, ordained
ministers, doubted if they would ELL
ter the ministry now.
"I found I could do more good
talking to the people passing this
corner" Mr.. Suzuki explained. He
said he was going to New York
until he decided what to do.
Both of the conscientious OBJ
jectors kept picketing as long as
possible during their stay, taking
time out for sleep in their blan-
Evening star., 1947-01-15

governments on the Atomic Com
missions recommendations.
Great Britain was reported to
hope, despite the new development
that the Council might combine the
conflicting American and Soviet
proposals on arms reduction to form
an acceptable compromise.
While Soviet Delegate Andrei A
Gromyko had insisted the Council
should act Immediately on his pro-
posals for prompt action on the
broader question of a general arms
reduction, British sources expressed
belief the American-Russian dead
lock might be broken without any
major concessions on either side.
Evening star., 1947-01-15
Mayor Cuts Solory to 81
To Ruise City Wages
By the Assoeiofed Press

MARION, Ill.-Mayor Harry L
Crisp, at his own request, had his
salary cut from $1,000 a year to ST.
| to insure pay raises for Marion city
employees.
Mayor Crisp's proposal to become
a $1-a-year Mayor and to eliminate
his $50 monthly salary as liquor
control commissioner was approved
by the City Council. Then the
Mayor obtained passage Of a meas
ure providing for $40 monthly wage
increase for each city employe.
The Mayors term expires in four
months.
Evening star., 1947-01-15
Farm Hand Rescued
After 9 Days Inside
Sealed Freight Car
BY the Associated Press

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 15.-
Edgar Grimsley, 80, Tulare
(Calif.) farm worker, was
rescued last night from a rail-
road boxcar in which he said
he had spent nine days without
food or water.
I'm right glad t osee you," he
whispered to Carl Lehman,
railroad boxcar checker who
heard feeble kicks coming from
the sealed car and investigated.
Grimsley, taken to a hos
pital, said he had crawled into
the car in Tulare, January 3, to
take a nap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-08-26

WT0P. 1904 man who became q sue.
cesduI earoonia while serving q prison sen.
fence tells his story TO Milo Boulfon.
VOL, 9:30-"ls There loo Much Propa.
ganda In Movissl" Discussion participants are
newspaper film editors Eileen CreelHan and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-08-26

Jack hsManus and Terry Ramsaye, motion pic.
iure trade magazine editor.
WoP. 9:3O-Booth Tarknston's Beauty
and HE Jaeobin." adapted for radio IS The
Hunted" is presented.
WToP. i0:30-"The Philippines, story Of
the Islands fight for freedom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-08-26
ON the AIR TONIGHT.

WT0P, 7:t5-hatha Tiion visits Jack Smith.
WMAL, S:30-A program Of music from
Broadway shows, including a "Brgadoon'' med.
ley, the walizes from "carouseI' and seee.
lions from Show Boat"
Smyrna times., 1947-04-03

HEAD
Andrew X. Ruby Named New
General Manager of
Truck Association
STATE ASSOCIATION

Andrew K. Ruby of Smyrna, has
just been appointed General Man
ager of the Delaware Motor Truck
Association. He brings with him a
great knowledge of the trucking
industry, as he was formerly con-
nected with, the Brockway Motor
Truck Company for 20 years and
for the past 5 years with the High
way Trailer Company at Smyrna.
The Delaware Motor Truck Asso-
citation is one of the 48 state asso-
Citations, all having the same pur-
pose: namely, better relations be-
tween the trucking industry and
the general public, safety on our
public highways, and uniform state
laws which govern the industry.
It also acts as an information bu-
reau, not only for the trucking in
dustry but to anyone who might be
confronted with a transportation
problem.
Smyrna times., 1947-04-03
GIRL SCOUTS GIVE ANNUAL
MOTHER DAUGHTER BANQUET

The Seventh Annual Mother
Daughter dinner of Lone Troop 1,
Smyrna Girl Scouts, was held at
the Century Club Tuesday evening.
The menu featured Dutch fods, to
conform with the program of the
evening, "a Trip Through the
Netherlands" Table and room dec
orations were: Dutch dolls, tulips,
windmills, storks. displays of paint
ings by the Dutch masters and the
flag of the Netherland. The Scouts
were dressed in Dutch costumes
made by members of the commit
tee. The menu was written in
Dutch. Planning the meal, shop
ping, cooking and serving the food,
as we'll as working out the details
of the program were all done by
the Scouts, with the assistance of
several adult advisors. The COM
mittees were as follows: Menu
Smyrna times., 1947-04-03
TOWN COUNCIL MEETS
Francis b. Gebhart Named Asses
sor For Town

Mayor Clarence j. Prickett,
MD, presided over the meeting of
Town Council held Thursday,
March 81. Francis B. Gebhart was
appointed assessor and sworn in by
Mayor Prickett. The Council vot-
ed at this time to send copy of
the resolution on the death of Cap
tain Lewis of the Police Force to
the family of Captain Lewis and to
have a copy sent to The Smyrna
Times. 1t was announced that Will
liam A. Dignan has resigned as
Street Foreman to accept another
position, leaving his position va
cant. Regulations relative to the
collection of rubbish were adopted
by Council and ordered published
in order to famiharize the public
with them. These regulations are
for the purpose of aiding and as
sisting the Town forces in main
tanning a cleaner Town without
extra physical exertion on the part
of Smyrna citizens.
Smyrna times., 1947-04-03
CANCER MEET
HELD IN DOVER
Local Campaign Leaders Hear
DR.. c. ]. Prickett Speak
at Recent Meeting
DRIVE NOW IN PROGRESS

There should be no feeling of
opposition or hostility toward the
cancer campaign which began on
Tuesday as more people become
aware of the fact that, despite the
appalling figures, taken early the
disease is in many cases durable.
The important thing is to seek the
early advice of competent medical
men. DR.. G. j. Prickett, Kent
County chairman of the Delaware
Division, American Cancer Society,
declared that there is reason for
optimism, in a talk before the lead
ers in the county campaign at a
luncheon meeting held last week in
Dover. This meeting was attend
ed by Mrs. w. J. Wroten, who is
directing the drive in Smyrna. and
Mrs. Raymond Pusey. DR.. John
w. Spies, of the State Board of
Health, gave a brief outline of the
cancer control program which the
board has proposed. Sixty percent
of the funds raised will be retained
here and used to finance those
needy individuals seeking treat
ment, and to advance education by
spreading knowledge of the dis
ease. The quota for Kent County
is $4,000. The intensive drive for
funds is under way at this time in
the community and the coopera-
ton and support of all is asked in
this project which will benefit all
humanity. There will be solicitors
making door-to-door calls: special
efforts will be made at movie the
atres and important places of busi-
ness; metal boxes for the receipt
of small amoutns will be found in
many stores. However, if anyone
is not reached checks or cash may
be given the local chairman, Mrs.
w. ]. Wroten.
Smyrna times., 1947-04-03

BOARD MEETS
Van Gasken Scholarship Is
Awarded To Jean Ellen
Russell
ALLOWS USE OF FIELD

The regular monthly meeting of
the Board of Education of the
Smyrna Special School District
was held on Wednesday, March rs.
DR.. C. J. Prickett, President of the
Board, presided. The Van Gasken
Scholarship, created by the will of
the late DR.. Frances Van Gasken,
20 be awarded annually to a grad
uate of the John Bassett Moore
High School, with preference to be
given to woman studying rledi-
cine, has been awarded for the
third consecutive year to Miss ,.ean
Ellen Russell. Miss Russell in Sep
tember, 1947, will enter upon ner
junior year in premedical study at
Furman University. The scholar
ship for the school year 1947-48
will be in the sum of S181.59. The
Board unanimously approved the
use of the building by the Eastern
States Farmers Exchange on
Thursday evening, April 3, and the
use of the athletic field by the
Smyrna Baseball Club, under the
direction of Mr.. Cornelius a. Thigh
man, for baseball games during the
coming season.
Smyrna times., 1947-04-03
ENDORSES HEALTH WEEK
Town Council Adds Support To
Negro Health Week

In a. statement issued by the
Smyrna Town Council in relation
to Negro Health Week, DR.. G. j.
Prickett, Mayor, said: Delaware
is again planning to observe Ma
tional Negro Health Week, which
this year is scheduled from March
30 to April 6. The late Booker T.
Washington, eminent Negro leader
founded the health week" in 1915,
and following his death the OBJ
servance was sponsored by Tus-
kggee Institute and by Howard
University. In 1882, the United
States Public Health Service began
carrying National Negro Health
Week" as a part of the year round
health program. Booker T. Wash
ington's birthday is on April 5 and
many schools and communities will
honor the founder on that day.
This years slogan is Community
wide Cooperation For Better
Health and Sanitation" And this
is an excellent time for reempha-
sizing the need for all to strive for
better health standards. Well
Child Clinics, Expectant Mother
:,
Glasses and V-D Clinics are held
weekly in Smyrna and the State
Board of Health stands ready to
furnish information and assistance
within it's means to all persons or
groups for the promotion of good
health achievements" The Mayor
and Council are also enthusiastical-
ly lending their support to the
local Cancer Drive which began
Tuesday.
Smyrna times., 1947-04-03
GIVE EASTER PARTY
Children Attend Party For
Junior Choir

On Monday night, the Asbury
Methodist Church gave a pre-East-
er party for the Junior Choir. Re
freshments were served and games
played for which many prizes were
awarded to the winners. Among
those present were Bobby Green,
Barry Attix, Kenneth Attix, Carolee
Green, Eddie Bamberger, Beverly
David, Billy Fleming, Earl Francis,
Patty Barnes, Roy Donovan, Mar
jorie johnson, jeanne Mills, Gloria
Pierce, Jimmy Snow, Billy Mabrey
and Wayne Hutchins. President of
the choir is Bobby Green; Vice
President, Kenneth Attix, and Lii
brarian, Carolee Green. Marjorie
johnson is Assistant Librarian,
Mrs. Harry Spruance, Choir direct
or; Miss Frances Pierce, assistant
director; Alice Jane Matthews, ac-
companist; Mrs. Townsend Vaughn
and Mrs. Fred Harris, Choir Moth
erS
Smyrna times., 1947-04-03
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED
Denney Ely

On Saturday, March 10 at 500
PM, Miss Betsy Ann Denney be-
came the bride of Mr.. Earl B. Ely,
Jr., in st. Paul's Church, Cayton
with the Rev. R. w. Kirwan offici-
ating. The bride was given in mar
riage by her father and wore a
brown travelling suit with brown
accessories and a white orchid cor
sage. She had as her maid OF
honor Miss Ann Starkey of Centre
vile, Maryland. Miss Starkey wore
an aqua suit with black accessories
and corsage of talisman roses.
Mr.. Marion Colt of Cordova, Nd,
was best man and the ushers were
Mr.. Carl Conley and Mr.. Clarence
Blendt both of Smyrna. The wed
ding music was played by Mrs.
Clifford Hurd. Mr.. and Mrs. Ely
have returned from wedding trip
to Southern Pines, N. c. and are
living in Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1947-04-03

Doris and Patsy Dignan, Bernice
Burris, Beverly Hebert, Josephine
Bown, Patsy Ryan, and Sarah Jane
Sparks. Menu cads-Patty Mid
dleton, Evelyn Heinold, Bernice
Burris, Mary Vaughn. Place cards,
johnson; Shopping
Christine Cropper, Alice Mood,
Janet Wolford, June Colder. Cos
tunes, Barbara Wallace, June Cold
er. Program = Evelyn Heinold,
Patty Middleton, Barbara Parry,
Nancy Knots, Patsy Ryan. Adults
who assisted were: Mrs. Thomas
Russell, leader, Miss Florence
Lurty, Mrs. Clifford Burge, Mrs.
Stanley Middleton, Miss Alice Jane
Matthews, Miss Ella Mae Gardner
and Miss Kay Boehmler. Follow
ing the program Janet Wolford
was invested as a tenderfoot scout.
Smyrna times., 1947-04-03
YOUTH GROUP
GIVES DRAMA
''The Seamless Robe" To Be
Directed BY Miss Mary
Petruska Sunday
CAST is ANNOUNCED

1.-THE Seamless Robe" a religious
drama by Avrill will be presented
by the Dramatic Group of Asbury
Methodist Church, assisted by the
Youth Choir, Sunday evening, April
6 at 7:3O Pm. The mystery of
Christ's robe, which has been i'm
mortalized in the Bible is the theme
of the drama, which portrays, IN
lmple vivid scenes, the faith which
is fundamental to the Easter ira
dition. Although Christ took no
thought for material possessions
and spoke emphatically against un-
due concern over raiment. he had
this one earthly treasure. BY a
touch of the hem of His seamless
robe, the sick were healed. Ro-
man soldiers cast lots for 1t at His
death because it was desirable. The
reverent portrayal of these and
similar scenes make them unfor-
getable to the congregation. Al
though the plot is imaginative,
scriptural reference is frequent and
accurate. The characters are:
James Sudler, Beverly Herbert,
Janet Smith, Virginia Newcomb,
jeanne Deakyne, Nancy Bamburg-
er. Earl Harris, Donald Knots,
Bobby Bamberger, and Lenny
Pleasanton. Miss Mary PetrusKa
is directing and Miss Constance
Johnson is in charge of incidental
music. Stage and properties are
being managed by Edward Melvin
and Charles Anton. Palestln1an
robes and costumes for the Roman
soldiers have been ordered from
Chicago. Mrs. James Fleming is
supervising the costuming.
Smyrna times., 1947-04-03
CLUB OBSERVES
ANNIVERSARY
Miss Sara LePore, Soloist To
Be Featured On Century
Club Program
DINNER AT WAYSIDE

The 49th birthday anniversary
luncheon of the Twentieth Century
Club will be held on Friday, April
IL with the luncheon at The Way
side Inn and the program following
at the club house. Miss Sara Le-
Pore, well-known operatic singer,
of Dover will be featured on the
program. Miss LePore made her
New York debut at a recital DUR
ing this season, and also her oper-
attic debut this year. The program
planned by committee headed by
Mrs. John L. Johnson, will include
two specialties in addition to the
musical presentations. Other mem
bers of the program committee are
Mrs. Kennard Price, Miss Ada C.
Raiser, and Mrs. Marion Coverdale.
Arrangements for the luncheon
have been made by the president,
Mrs. Robert Denney. The sale of
tickets will close in the afternoon
of Wednesday, April 9; tickets are
in charge of Mrs. Joseph Ennis and
Miss Florence Lurty. The decor
ating committee includes Miss A.
Louise Denney, Mrs. Charles M.
Gee, Mrs. william S. Wilson, and
Mrs. William G.. Roe. The flowers
will be contributed by Mrs. Anna
L. Pawn. Two bakes will be spon-
sored by the Century Club, the
first to be held on Saturday, April
5, the second on April 10 at the
Cupid Ice Cream Store. Contribu-
tions from club members are
asked.
Smyrna times., 1947-04-03
SOFTBALL TEAM FORMED
VIM. b. Owens Elected Manager
To Replace Henry Shapley

To Replace Henry Shapley
William B. Owens, a buyer at
Wilson Cabinet Company, Inc, has
been elected manager of the Will
son Softball Team, replacing Hen
ry R. Shapley, who resigned due to
pressure of business. Mr.. Owens
became associated with Wilson's a
year ago in the Purchasing De-
partment. He is veteran having
served as Captain with the Army
in the European theatre. Mr..
Owens announced that the team,
members of the Smyrna Softball
League, will begin training within
the next ten days at the school
athletic field. New equipment has
been ordered, and every member of
the team will be uniformed. The
captain of the team will be elected
next week. Following are team
members: Ronald Grier, Harold
Hopkins, Merritt Haley, Leon Col
Inns, Ralph Berghorn, George R.
Haley, Robert Berghorn, Charles
Ford, Stanley Graham, Waldo
Smith, George Ruff, William Little,
George E. Faulker, Alfred Moore,
Russell Dilks, Francis O'Neill, Fred
Harris, VIM. Mcbride, Ray Hudson.