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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-04
STIFF WIND MARS
GREENSBORO MEET
Vic Seixas OF Varolina Not
Present For Opening
Festivities

GREENSBORO, April 3-Battling
the stiff breeze as well as their
opponents, the participants in the
invitational tennis tournament,
being held at Sedgefield, opened
play today.
The mems singles favorite, Vic
Seixas of Carolina, was not present
for the opening festivities as his
Tar Heel METERS had a date with a
visiting team.
Only seeded player to fall in the
mems singles division was Rich
mond's classy BOBBY Leitch, who
dropped a second round match te
dark horse Sgt. Albert Bray, the
smooth-stroking Goldsboro tennis
er. Bray showed up favorably in
the state closed tournament here
last year, losing to M Of the fav-
orites.
DR.. David Johnson, second-seed-
ed Washington stroker, took the
measure of Presbyterian's o. w.
Kaiser in a second round match.
Kaiser gave more trouble in the
opening set as the Washington net
ter won.
Mrs. Laura While, fourth seeded
women's singles contestant. was
defeated by Diana Dent, Sweet
Briar star. The Virginia entry won
the opening set 8-6, lost the second
4-6 and came back strong to close
the match at 6-3. The match was a
quarter final one.
In another Woman'S quarter
final go, second seeded Barbara
Wilkins of New Rochelle, N. Y,
easily turned back Gertrude Arch
er Of Greensboro 81, 60. Mills Viii
kins, a late entry, is favored with
Mrs. Ann Gray of Washington,
who won over Edna Talton, 6-2,
81.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-04

est development in the turbulent
mix war whic' started March 26
when dairymen protested a so cents
per hundredweight price cut or
dered by New Orlean- distributors.
ALL union leaders toda also
by-passed Davis and took their
side o. the dispute to New Orleans
Mayor Delesseps S. Morrison. The
union leaders said they had more
confidence in the 35-ye.--old Ia :
rlson and asked him to use in
huence in negotiating a settle
ment.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-04

civil Service COMMISSION, In the
post office.
The 10 room home OF J. T.
Canady, Greenville Sound, was
destroyed by fire on Sunday night.
No estimate of the total loss has
been made. Mrs. Canady said, but
all second floor furnishings were
burned and the furniture saved
was damaged by rain.
The U. S. Coast Guard Cutter
Mendoza is expected to return here
at least one month earlier than
scheduled according to 1t. (j.g.)
Phil Hildebrandt, ship officer. Due
to ice patrol duty in the North
Atlantic, the ship may return
earlier due to the lack of ice in
that area.
Special Good Friday services
will be held tonight at 8 o'clock
at the Church of the Good Shep-
herd, Sixth and Queen streets, it
was announced last night by the
Rev. Harvey W. Glazier, rector OF
the church. The public is invited
to attend.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-04

After the end OF World War II,
more than 5000, 900 surplus pris-
oner of war packages were distrib-
uted to displaced persons by the
Red Cross.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-04

rozen single strength citrus
juice is a relatively new product.
This is marketed in retail pack
ages like other frozen food.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-04
Obituaries
A w.

OA4 W. NI1Xt4t1I4
Funeral services for Dan w.
Garrett, 81, GIG S. Second street
were held from the Sixth street
Advent Christian church Thursday
afternoon at 3 p. m. with the Rev.
George w. Saunders officiating.
WILLIAM B. MARTIN
FAISON, April 3.-William Bry-
ant Martin, 60, died last night at
his home in Faison after a short
illness. Funeral services were
conducted Thursday afternoon at
8 o'clock from the residence with
the Rev. Murphy Smith, pastor OF
the Faison Presbyterian church
in charge. Burial was in the
Faison cemetery.
Surviving are four daughters;
Mrs. A. V. Crouch of Faison, Mrs.
F. D.. Casteen, Miami, Mrs. Henry
Davis of Jacksonville, Fla and
Rachel Martin of Faison. Three
sons; w. R. Martin of Wilmington,
Frank T. Martin and Eugene C.
Martin both of Faison. Sisters;
Mrs. Eliza Alexander of California,
Mrs. c. H. Allen of Florida, Mrs.
w. H. Randolph Of Florida, Mrs.
j. D. Cameron Of Calypso, Mrs.
J. J. Crawford and J. L. Ward
low of Panama and five grand
children.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-04
EDDIE KIvETT

EDDIE klVEII
LUMBERTON, April 3 - Ed
die Kivett, Al, died at his home
in East Lumberton this morn
ing about 7 o'clock after an i'll
ness of several months. Funeral
services will be conducted from
the Free Will Baptist Church Sat
urday at 3 p. m. by the pastor,
the Rev. Bailey c. Lewis. Inter
ment will be in New Hollywood
cemetery.
Surviving are his wife; Mrs.
Carrie Lashley Kivett; one daugh-
ter, Elizabeth, aged seven; two
brothers, Harwood and James
Kivett Of Fayetteville and one
sister; Mrs. c. E. Humphrey Of
East Lumberton.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-04
HOMER l., LYON

WHITEVILLE, April 3-Funeral
services for Homer LeGrande
Lyon, 40, prominent lawyer of
Whiteville, who died suddenly at
his home Thursday morning at
1880 o'clock, will be held Friday
afternoon at 5 o'clock.
The Rev. l.. D. Hayman will
have charge OF the services, which
will be held at the Mckenzie
Chapel. Interment will follow in
the Whiteville cemetery.
He is survived by his wife. Two
daughters; Misses Nancy and
Catherine Lyon Of the home. His
parents; Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Lyon
of Whiteville. Two sisters; Mrs.
Vance Brand of Uranta, Ohio.
Mrs. Jack May Of Burlington.
PETE Gibson
Funeral services for Pete Glis-
son, 50, whose body was found in
the Cape Fear River yesterday,
will be held this afternoon at 4:30
at the graveside in Atkinson GENE
terry in Atkinson.
He is survived by four sons,
Bynum R., B. L., and L. c. CHS
son, all Of Savannah, Georgia, and
Anton Gibson, Charleston, S. c.;
four daughters, Mrs. J. B. Bird
song, Wilmington; Mrs. Matthews
Griffith, Philadelphia, Penn; Mrs.
Herman Camp of Washington, D.
&C.; and Miss Angelina Gibson,
charleston; three brothers, Fred,
of Atkinson; Charlie, of Hawkins
vile, Georgia; and Harris Glissou,
of Virginia; and two sisters, Mrs.
Clarence Knowles Of Atkinson; ard
Mrs. Anton Anderson of Virginia.
The funeral cortege is scheduled
to leave the Harrell-Coble funeral
home at three o'clock.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-04
MRS. MAGGIE HOLMES WARD

MRS. MAGGIE HOLMES WARD
TABOR CITY, April 3.-Funera]
services for Mrs. Maggie Holmes
Ward, of this city, who died Wed
nesday afternoon will be held
Saturday morning at II o'clock at
t h Zion Methodist church. Rev.
Joseph Coble will officiate and in.
terment will follow in the family
cemetery.
The body will remain at the
Jessup Inman funeral home until
30 minutes prior of services when
she will lie in state at the church.
She is survived by her husband,
Berlin Ward, of route one, Tabor
City.
MRS. FLORETTA WALTERS
LUMBERTON April B Mrs.
Floretta Surles Walters, IS, Of
iP%roctorville died Wednesday at
ternoon in a local hospital, where
she had been a patient for six
weeks. Funeral services will be
conducted from P~roctorville Bap-
fist church, Friday at $3.50 pm.
by her pastor, The Rev. L. P.
Hedgpeth. Interment will be in
Graham cemetery in Proctorville.
The family requests that no
flowers be sent.
Mrs. Walters was a daughter of
the late Robert and Zilphia Jane
Williamson Surles OF Robson
county. She spent most of her life
in the Bloomingdale community,
where she was a charter member
of Bloomingdale Baptist church
and helped to build the church.
About is years ago she moved to
Proctorville.
Surviving are one daughter. Mrs.
J. H. Humphrey, one sister, Mrs.
Petite Elnore Byrd of Orrum,
three grandchildren and four
great grandchildren,
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-04

Civil Service Commission, in the
post office.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-04-04

Applications for the examina-
tons for aeronautical reserve
scientist positions with the nation
al advisory committee for aero
nautics may be obtained from G..
W. Martin, local secretary OF the
Evening star., 1947-03-01

I.s EaEsrFs H. ss...t w. ST. s,s &.
Filed Jan. 80. 1877. Charles =. stewart.
IN THE p1srnIec!ffr Ie!frt COURT or THE
United States for the District Of Column
bia. - Clifton H.. Bowles. 210s 11th
:s e James Locker. LANES Jsms: ThSmDsSn, Ard
5RFs OF oy Ast9n NO s7ssS SSses
e e. hs s ate y 70 sssaSh .aS.ss. g sss9S
to the folIowinx .descrihsd land. situate
sss ssss & ss.s psrs namely sSs
Fitch's subdivision Of lots In square
numbered three hundred and three t303)
Surveyor for the District Of Columbia with
impTcyemsass ns th:rson known sss, .; premises
Court this 3oth day Of January, 1s47.
Ordered that the, defendants, the IN:
known heirs, devisees, and alienses Of
James Locker, James Thompson and Mary
Thompson cause their appearance TO- be
ssS !; sss I; ,: s,dss
Otherwise the cause viii be proceeded
copy Of this order be published twice o
month for three l3l successive months IN
Eysnias sssi,, , sood s;sI's. sssss .5 .h5syinF been
necessary. lD +. ALAN doLpsBQRpudH,
Justice. .(seafl Attest. .CHARL.Es =.
sTETWAET; Clerk, ciIk,s p, CLARA z cox
Evening star., 1947-03-01

WiM 7:30-sssrsiar Of iAs Inisria kug
speaks on Hawaii. 1.-THE 49fh State"
M0P, 7:30-yaushn Monroe's guest enter.
tainsr are Phil silssn and sonssiress Peggy
Lee.
MoP. S:00-Audrsy Toiisf and Van HsfIn
in the comedy, n Started With Eys."
VOL, 9:00-What happened 10 Casey after
he struck out IS the basis for this new dramatic
SERIES.
VOL. e;30-Bssinnina q series Of adven.
iurs tales with sports, Western and detective
Evening star., 1947-03-01

MfLENs Mohhls E. PAr aKEb gD''s a,.i.,. sts
United States Attorney, United States
Filed January 20. 1el7. Charles Z. Stewart.
p1srR1cr couRfTl Rflsre; o;r THE UNITED
United States OF America, Piaintiff, VS..
Unknown Heirs At Law and Next Of Kin
O. Catherine Mcdonald also known as
lam j. N.ey R Dscsssa WI
NO: ca 23-47-The object of this suit
L for appointment Of receiver to take
manage res;. estate described as Lot ie.
ms u square 1922, improved. by premises
OF Columbia. Of which Catherine McDon-
eld lalso known as Catherine D. McDonald)
deceased, died seized in fee simple intestate
on OF, about February 25, 1946, without
any known heir capable Of inheriting
fhs fso it.S Tsat sstste and which nay sschss. to
1911 Of the District Of Columbia Code.
On motion Of the nlaintin It is this Goth
day Of January, 1947 ordered that the de-
tsndant unknown heirs at law and next
2f prnan Kin OF said at i. Catherine McDonald talso
ceased and each OF them cause their
appearance to be entered herein on or
before the nrst rule day occurring after
tne expiration Of three months from the
:. ~ q dss w ss sopy y p
this order Be published twice. month for
three months in the washington Law
Reporter and The Evening Star Newspaper
before said day. T.. ALAN dOLDSBOR-
oHaEiEs oHaH Sassics sSss csp true copy Tsst
r coNNELL. Deputy clerk.
fe1,15,ma1 ,15, ,apf,16
Evening star., 1947-03-01
MICHAEL J. LANE, Attorney.

DISTRICT. COURT Or The UNITED
Hodine hses prosa,a foF the District Of colambis
ministra ation.--This Is to Give Notice:
That the subscriber. Of. the District ni
Court Of the District Of Columbia, Letter.
11 Administration. on the estate OF John
W Payne, late of, the District Of cplum-
aEainst the deceased are hereby warned
70 exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof, legally authenticated, TO the sub
November. A.p. 1e47; otherwise they may
BY law be excluded from all benefit OF said
estate; Given under my hand this 26th
2sg ,T!sIlsZ Ave, ST. SsesiJ ftssst:
lor the District OF Columbia, Clerk Of the
Evening star., 1947-03-01
OFFICIAL Norlces.

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Dis:
trict OF Columbia whereas. on the 25th
nlsd : libel IN the district Court Court q a'ais tie
United y States for the District o. Columbia,
8S cases. more or less. each containinr ~
bottles Of an article labeled In part: Dot
pes Contsnts. IL Fluid Co., Koenis Brau
Sremium Beer. Brewed and Bottled in
Prins Bismarck Brewing Co. chicaso, I'll.
- A., and whereas, BY virtue Of process
seized and taken Into my possession. 10
VT: n cases. 8 bottles. each containing
Il BOTTLES OF an article labeled IN part:
snottiesl Contents, lo Fluid o.. Konnig
bH Srap pr,nis ,pfemlnm Beer, Brewed and Bottled
III =. ! hereby sive notice to ali
persons ps So Claiming the sad described above.
II fbe AnoWing Sr having ANYTHING to say why
I93stieited. c3si that they appear and assert said
rss,r rss,m Il tne cause on or before the date
=. strdcf 1pa Court; City Of washinrt9n. D. C.,
~ o;M AN. w. BRUCE MATTHEWS,
Evening star., 1947-03-01
on THE AIR TODAY.

WTop, s:0o-Bruno Walter conducts the
Philadelphia orehssira's presentation Of xhu.
berts Unfinished symphony." Dsbussys After.
noon Of Fsun" and ihe Prelude and liebesiod
from Wsqnsfs Tristan and Isolde"
VOL, 6.oo-Jssus Maria Sanrcra is soloist
for the radio premiere Of hindemiths Con
esrto for Piano and Orchestra" eopIands
Damon cubanc' and kolans "Haffner" sym.
phony complete tho program. 80
Evening star., 1947-03-01
,oJ oJJosEPI .. MALLoY. AiloTnsy.
Filed Feb. 81. 1877. Charles r. stewart
MURRAY PRESTON,
40I Hibbs Blds.. Wash., d, o,
lIed Feb. ~. 1947. Charles s, Stewart

Flieo REQ. ~. 1947. Charles 3. Stewart,
m THE p1sraieesff' aiesf'k COURT or TIM
-, United States for the District Of Coiurn.
ppl,a;l.lHENRY BE- a;..lHENRY G. LANGWoRTHY ef al,
Es'SsT5Y s'sa. NJ s4s,.RRSfS;sssa 8 e. sas1 S
OF. REAL EsTATE.-American Security
order duly entered herein TO sell certain,
real estate located In the District OF Cos
!umoia DESIGNATED Lot a in Square 2597,
T1iVea ITmniroVea by premises designated as I74i
havinr hvhs Sstfien.MS SsEsse MW X Tashington,
q q contract to sell the said real estate
ttor $4,000 all cash, subject to the usual
Dfoxers commission: Upon Consideration
~, y tne said petition, It Is by the Court
tnis 2Ith day OF March, 1947, ORDERED
LAT tne said contract to sell be ratified
ano confirmed BY the Court unless cause to
tne contrary be shown or higher offsr1
acceptable to the Court be made on 81
neiore the 18th day Of March, 194T a
70 am, at which time higher ofSers viii
Si q cSSnsdsrsd e s.ssd aps SbsssIons 70 said zee
Order be gublished once In the Msshina.
s9n Law Reporter and once In The Eye.
ton In the District Of Columbia. It least
tsD IS gays aS PriSr e she lsss psR.ienss ass:
Seal A True Copy Test. CHARiES
y STEWART, Clerk. By CLARA q. CON.
NELL Deputy Clerk. mhi.
Evening star., 1947-03-01

backgrounds, first Of whieh Is drama about
prIls fighter, Eighth Round Champ"
VOL, i0:00-The Gilbert and Sullivan oper.
eta, "6oIdoIisrs," has Soprano Shirley Dick
in,en end Tenor John Carrier In the leading
roles.
W0P. lois Temptation" stars Merle
0bsron and Edmund 0'Brien.
WMAl. i0:30-A dramati1stion buili around
Budget and Taxes"
VOL. ti:i5- Representative Francis Case
discusses his Case bill now before Congress,
Evening star., 1947-03-01
RALPH a. CUsICK: Attorney.

DISTRICT COURT or The UNITED
e Rssrss q ssss sssgIe as. as
trstion; This is to Give Notice: That the
subscriber, Of the State Of Maryland, has
District Of Columbia. Letters Of Admins.
trati9n, eta. on the estate OF Eliza s.
dscsss.d dys late Sf the e,io District Ct coisnS,s
against the deceased are hereby warned
70 exhibit the same. with the vouchers
sosbsa soy a. n.,orh e ths sub
ruary. AID. 1913; otherwise they may 81
law be EXCLUDED from all benefit OF said
day Of February. 1877 NITA s. HINMhN.
416 bth St. NV. tSeal) Attest MEVLiN
4 MARQUES. Deputy Register Of wills ,for
bate Court. r1ihi ,s.fb
Evening star., 1947-03-01
LEGAL NOTICES
GEORGE : poDEN, Attorney,

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IN THE prsrRIselFfr Islfrs COURT or r,r.
:ssa sSsiii E. aebpRR Us pRRsiss sss,. 6.
es|sss ssSaDai & .hIs hRI''sn,sansss sa,s /. cs
q e. dssertion for period o. over two years.
Ss sf''ss q " PSsaRt gldsrss / as:. sss
defendant Harry 4. Badde cause His sp.
farSS e ssy ssca,Ss hs,: n e S.Ss
iisgAl holidays, occurring after the day 81
sne ale arst publication Of this order; other
dssw dSasss cvdsS ndESSsssasS soy1 wss e. 4 sh.s II
sSuScessive Sae weeks In the Washinston Law
Sastiee; (ssal Attest: CHAKE8
Deputy Clerk. mSis
Evening star., 1947-03-01

WOOL 760I I1NNY aA0L lWytpc 4S0ky yWfTop l5ook.
Fa Our lima M Ioh Ihool ipors News; Pretend
Musical Comedy Quiz Smpsy Tot shlo ROSEBUD H. Chorus LET'S heeae
Say win Music Cells Grsuof ian hmborss Adnurefs Club
Evening star., 1947-03-01

The star too late Jor corrections that day.
Evening star., 1947-04-20

Removes snudoes, dirt and
grease from all enomeIed sur
foees. cleons thoroughly.
Tovern Poste Wox--3 8 lbs. 1.6e
Tavern Non-Rub Wax,
" gal. i.59
Evening star., 1947-04-20

Sonette gets rid of kitchen-elutter, just one
flick Of the toe and the top pops open.
Rubber rim round the top keeps the odofs in.
Enamel outer finish; four rubber feet prevent
marking the floor, long wearing galvanized
pail.
Evening star., 1947-04-20

Polished to q gIistenng finish this beautiful
coffee maker brews your coffee to tosty per-
lection: Holds full eight cups and keeps
coffee hot longer. See it demonstrated in our
Honewores department.
Evening star., 1947-04-20

Floors stoy clean longer, dirt
rolls off. Easy TO apply.
Bluko eleons walls, woodwork,
rugs, droperies, eIothins-foster,
eosier. sofer- $3.50
LANsBURGH,S
Evening star., 1947-04-20

5-piece Arvln oII-steel set will Lost lifetime.
Legs are chrome plated, table top is finished
and reinforced to resist cracking, chipping.
heat and stons Extends to $500 inches.
White or red tobIe top, red and white chairs.
Evening star., 1947-11-23
Garden Club, Activities

Woodbridge Garden Club has in
vited members of the Potomac Rose
Society to attend the formers meet
ing December / when Modern
Roses in Technicolor Jackson
Perkins f1lm) will be shown. The
meeting will be held at 8 pm. in
Sherwood Church hall, Twenty
second street and Rhode Island ave-
nue. NE.
The Potomac Rose Society Thurs
day night elected the following slate
of officers for the ensuing year
President, 1t. Col. Ray K. Wind
ham; first vice president, Mrs. A. c.
Barrett; second vice president, j
Preston Swecker; third vice presi-
dent, DR.. Freeman Weiss; treasurer
Robert E. Scammell; secretary, Mrs
Jessie M. West. Directors-For the
District of Columbia, Arthur c. Bar
rett and Frank s. Pohanka; Vir-
ginia, August H. Hanson; Maryland
Walter H. Gannaway. Thanksgiv-
ing table arrangements were Illus
trated and nematode control in rose
culture was discussed by Albert
Behhke.
A Thanksgiving Flower Show viii
be given at the Wesley Heights Com
munity Club, Forty-fifth and Ma
comb streets NV, Tuesday from
until 9 pm. Sponsored jointly b!
the Trowel Club and the Wesle!
Heights Spring Valley Garden Club
the show will feature flower ar
rangements for the Thanksgiving
table. Each member of the two
Evening star., 1947-11-23

clubs has been asked to enter an ar
rangement in each of three classes,
and other garden clubs have been
invited to submit entries in still
life arrangement. Ribbons and
prizes will be awarded.
Mrs. Herbert H. Greger is general
chairman of the show and she is be-
ing assisted by Mrs. J. Douglas Rol-
low, president of the TroWel Club
and Mrs. George S. CARL, jr., presi-
dent of the Wesley Heights Spring
Valley Garden Club.
The show, which may become an
annual affair, will feature the fol-
lowing classes:
/. Dinner table arrangement, with
or without accessories, to be COM
posed of flowers, fruits or vegetables
alone or in combination.
2. Arrangement in a metal con-
tainer (lowers, foliage and berries
alone or in combination).
3. Arrangement of fall material
the container and material not tc
exceed 8 inches over all Cmateria
must not be forced, must not be
from a shop, but may include driec
or fresh materiaD.
The American University PARK
Garden Club will meet at 8 pm
Tuesday at the home of Mr.. ane
Mrs. c. G. Montgomery, 49O8 Forty.
fifth street NV. DR.. Edwin C
Powell, grower and hybridizer, will
give an illustrated lecture on dat.
fodils and narcissi.
Evening star., 1947-11-23
| Parent.T
| 4 ctiUitieS

Meetings this week-Tuesday:
Congress Heights-Father's night
meeting, 8 pm, with a special pro-
gram arranged with George l.. Car
roll, special agent of the FBI, as
speaker. His topic will be Training
the Child for His Place in Society,""
A film entitled, Children on Trial."
will accompany his talk.
Gage-The theme of the afternoon
meeting will be ''The Child's Need
for Creative Outlets" Children of
the school will present Thanksgiv-
ing program for the parents. The
theme for all the meetings of the
year is, Understanding Our Chill
dren and Understanding ourselves"
Stanton-Study group meeting at
1:15 pm. Mrs. Jean Williams, FAM
lily life specialist, will conduct the
meeting. All interested persons are
invited.
Truesdell-Meeting at lis pm.
Miss Katherine Scrivener, divisional
director of the third division, will
speak on School Education" She
will discuss the physical and mental
aspects of elementary school educa-
ton.
Evening star., 1947-11-23
This Week in the Garden

inexpensive, but effective, control
of the gladiolus thrip is needed
in this area. Use one ounce of
the flakes to each so bulbs, place
in a paper sack, seal the top and
keep in a fairly warm room for a
week or two. Then remove the
flakes and store the bulbs in a
cool, airy room until spring.
X X X X
Many perennial weeds are now
in the stage of green rosettes
which are easily recognized and
removed now. 1t is good time
to remove all obnoxious pests.
Add them to the compost pile.
Next spring you will be too busy
planting and toiling on other
spring jobs to spend time fight
ing the early weed crop.
X X X X
At this season when the SUM-
light is rather weak, African vio-
lets (Saintpaulia) can be kept in
a southern window without in
jury.
X X X X
Standing water on perennial
beds or on bulb beds is a fire.
quent cause of winter losses. This
may be avoided either by raising
the beds or by digging drainage
bitches.
X X X
Some local gardeners are COM
planning about the size of tulip
bulbs received this fall. The
tulip-growing section of Holland,
along with most of Europe, suf-
fered from most destructive
drought. Consequently very few
of the crops, bulbs included, de-
veloped normally.
Evening star., 1947-11-23

Society Of Natives
To See Film

The Society of Natives will SCI
the sound-color film, The Stal
Goes to Press" at the MONTH!
meeting scheduled for 8 pm. to-
morrow in the Mayf1oWer Hotel.
Gordon NJ Atherholt, presiden
Of the Northwest Council of Citi
zens' Associations, said his groul
would take a stand on denomination
of Commissioner Guy Mason for tht
board at meeting at 8 pm. tomor
row in the home of Lloyd Nell, 491!
BrandyWine street NV.
Other citizens associations. t.
meet this week:
Tomorrow.
Mid-City-8 pm. in Thomson
School, Twelfth and L streets NV
North Capitol-8 pm. at Atone.
ment Lutheran Church, North Cap.
itol street and Rhode Island ave.
nue..
GeorgetoWn-8 pm. in st. Johns
Parish Hall, Potomac and o streets
NV.
Friedship Executive Committee
8 pm. at home of Mrs. Ruth Va.
nier, president, 5112 Forty fifth
street NV.
Tuesday.
Hampshire Heights pm. al
Barnard School,. Decatur street be.
tween Fourth and Fifth streets NV
Wednesday.
River Terraces pm. at River
Terrace Church, Anacostia avenue
at Clay street NE.